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Lafayette Seeks Volunteers

The Lafayette Community Center Foundation is dedicated to renovating and improving the Lafayette Community Center.  The Foundation was formed in 1983 to oversee the capital improvements and renovations necessary to transform the old Burton School into an active recreation center. OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Creeks Committee encourages beautification of Lafayette's more than 16-miles of creeks and improves residents' awareness of creek maintenance and pollution prevention policies. The committee helps the City's staff ensure compliance with public education requirements under its Storm Water Permit. OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Design Review Commission is responsible for matters relating to aesthetics and the physical appearance of the city. The commission advises the staff, planning commission, and city council and acts on applications for design review including residential and commercial development projects. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 9, 2013.

Downtown Street Improvement Master Plan Implementation Committee (DSIMPIC) is charged with the implementation of the Downtown Street Improvement Master Plan that was adopted in 1988. The Plan guides developers and staff in making improvements to street frontage in downtown Lafayette to create a cohesive, positive visual image and provide amenities to make the downtown a comfortable, safe and enjoyable place. OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

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The Emergency Preparedness Commission meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month to coordinate the preparation and planning efforts to mitigate the effects of natural and man-made disasters.  OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Lafayette Representative to the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA). The Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging facilitates countywide planning, cooperation and coordination for individuals and groups interested in improving and developing services and opportunities for older resident in the County.  The advisory council meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9:30am at 2425 Bisso Lane, Concord.  OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Individuals interested in these volunteer positions may obtain an application on-line at www.ci.lafayette.ca.us or call the main office at 284-1968 and an application will be mailed to you.  If you have questions related to these volunteer positions please call Joanne Robbins, City Clerk at 299-3210.

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