tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post2158979165203310670..comments2024-03-10T06:07:53.511-07:00Comments on Crazy in Suburbia: It's coming...Martha Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092931417080881172noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-64275032838871732672010-05-09T12:57:27.384-07:002010-05-09T12:57:27.384-07:00Lots of empty buildings in Walnut Creek so headqua...Lots of empty buildings in Walnut Creek so headquarters space should not be a problem. <br /><br />Getting the landlords/developers to donate space to someone who would be opposing the incumbents would likely be a problem however. They need the two women who now hold council seats to remain in place so that they can get all sorts of special variances for future projects.<br /><br />That is how Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-46561021748621558922010-05-09T12:15:32.068-07:002010-05-09T12:15:32.068-07:00Soccer mom for City Council! I'll grab the pap...Soccer mom for City Council! I'll grab the papers this week to get you on the ballot and fax'em over SM. Now, where to put our headquarters?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-42082916331413549022010-05-09T00:24:27.067-07:002010-05-09T00:24:27.067-07:00Ha! Like Cindy Silva has qualifications!!! Run SM...Ha! Like Cindy Silva has qualifications!!! Run SM run!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-55042636233884031452010-05-08T20:16:42.153-07:002010-05-08T20:16:42.153-07:00Soccer Mom,
I agree you should run. You probably ...Soccer Mom,<br /><br />I agree you should run. You probably don't have close connections (been given money) to developers, you have critical thinking skills, and you love Walnut Creek.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-64084959433598701812010-05-08T18:36:54.011-07:002010-05-08T18:36:54.011-07:00Dear Readers,
This has been a really amazing discu...Dear Readers,<br />This has been a really amazing discussion. People posting here have tons more background than I do, and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I hope others do to. <br /><br />People don't all disagree on this project, but I'm so appreciative and heartened by the tone of the discussion, and the thought that readers--the one, two, 10 or more--are putting into it. <br Martha Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092931417080881172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-47353040288450387792010-05-08T18:19:32.544-07:002010-05-08T18:19:32.544-07:00The point many people are missing is that just bec...The point many people are missing is that just because it is built the economic mess is not over. The costs for day to day operations have jumped dramatically since this project started. We are talking lots of money folks. Between the county withdrawing from the library business as much as possible and the city's under-estimation of costs this thing is going to be a drag on the city for yearsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-52198234958005354052010-05-08T15:30:03.780-07:002010-05-08T15:30:03.780-07:00Although the new library may have not been needed ...Although the new library may have not been needed now that it is here it looks like it will be a good public facility to enjoy.Jason Wheelerhttp://http;//jasonwheeler.biz/stockmarketnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-17607291660683673112010-05-08T14:18:33.002-07:002010-05-08T14:18:33.002-07:00I agree, vote them out! Soccer Mom can you run fo...I agree, vote them out! Soccer Mom can you run for Council?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-36689865910949684082010-05-08T07:20:45.898-07:002010-05-08T07:20:45.898-07:001:39am,
"3) If your family dumped your life ...1:39am,<br /><br />"3) If your family dumped your life savings into the library you are stupid."<br /><br />I hope have a nice day, too. See you on Opening Day (July 17th).<br /><br />Stupid GuyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-43673257261624550242010-05-08T07:06:43.462-07:002010-05-08T07:06:43.462-07:00Overdone, overpriced. If Silva and her cronies on...Overdone, overpriced. If Silva and her cronies on the City Council would have listened to CM Mike Parness, and pared down the size, scope and cost of the library, like to a price tag of 10-15 million instead of 40+, many of these posts wouldn't exist. There would still be some who would be pissed about the 10 million one no doubt. Silva, Rainey, Abrams, and Regalia fired Parness and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-22060794941498325242010-05-08T01:39:42.260-07:002010-05-08T01:39:42.260-07:001) Yes Lafayette has a new library. They got a sta...1) Yes Lafayette has a new library. They got a state grant to help cover the construction costs.<br />2) City Hall (45 feet from the library) has free internet access. So does La Scala across the street from City Hall. Please never again tout wireless internet access as a reason to have a library.<br />3) If your family dumped your life savings into the library you are stupid.<br />4) In additionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-85749096467405781672010-05-07T22:45:46.488-07:002010-05-07T22:45:46.488-07:00Dumbasabrick thumbs down to you for having a block...Dumbasabrick thumbs down to you for having a blocked profile.<br />Miss Lisa cool profile and blogs.NPOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13669816146120005101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-43527970133300911532010-05-07T21:44:38.633-07:002010-05-07T21:44:38.633-07:009:16 now there is a can do attitude if you need ...9:16 now there is a can do attitude if you need 66% for the vote to pass, and you get 62% twice, piss on the 38 and do it anyway. Rules are for other people, you know, the ones that are out of the loop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-56928883383998743222010-05-07T21:40:25.777-07:002010-05-07T21:40:25.777-07:00I'm excited about the new library. I love libr...I'm excited about the new library. I love libraries and this one is big enough to have a lot of community events. A building dedicated to knowledge and community that will enhance Walnut Creek for decades to come--I'm going with that concept.Miss Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07939895933517000667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-80372461565564487262010-05-07T21:38:55.126-07:002010-05-07T21:38:55.126-07:00I think you might be confusing restraint with flat...I think you might be confusing restraint with flat out "no".<br /><br />out of the loop, is that like "outside of the inner circle"?<br /><br />What "critical infrastructure" are these naysayers against? <br /><br />"vote to shut down wc" I don't even know where that came from.<br /><br />So the WC is doomed if we cant over do it on a library?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-6634360874242456492010-05-07T21:16:51.090-07:002010-05-07T21:16:51.090-07:00It comes down to this. There are some people out o...It comes down to this. There are some people out of the loop that are basically against virtually anything. There is no satisfying them and they will continue to complain incessantly.<br /><br />We will eventually come out of this deep recession and continue to enjoy the benefits of our new library.<br /><br />We will strive to replace our aquatics facilities and repair other critical Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-36166776256483750652010-05-07T20:28:23.380-07:002010-05-07T20:28:23.380-07:00The City has awarded a $200,000 commission to arti...The City has awarded a $200,000 commission to artist Christian Moeller to create a signature public artwork for the new library.<br /><br />At least the 200k will be spent locally so we can see some of it back in tax revenue, wait what? <br /><br />"Moeller joined the senior faculty at UCLA in the Department of Design and Media Arts and established his art studio in Hollywood." <br /><Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-79632205741014755922010-05-07T20:17:21.232-07:002010-05-07T20:17:21.232-07:00I am glad that you believe in the library and dona...I am glad that you believe in the library and donated, that's a good thing. I wish more private money went into it because the city is now looking in the proverbial couch for spare change to make ends meet. Sure its hind site now, but there were concerns way back when too.<br /><br />As you put it "a wonderful public amenity" perhaps, but now at the expense necessities.<br /><br />IAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-22570227391391112072010-05-07T19:42:03.495-07:002010-05-07T19:42:03.495-07:007:09,
You continue to make errors (e.g., there ar...7:09,<br /><br />You continue to make errors (e.g., there are 151 parking spaces, not 121).<br /><br />The parking meters are run like those on Main Street now, no attendants.<br /><br />Sorry you are so mean-spirited about a wonderful public amenity coming soon to our community. Most people in town are looking forward to this enhncement for the next 50 years.<br /><br />Most residents will take Competent in Mathematicsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-43971193535734490762010-05-07T19:09:13.963-07:002010-05-07T19:09:13.963-07:00Hmmmpf well spin it any way you want but when the ...Hmmmpf well spin it any way you want but when the city puts out the sad sack story thet they dont have enough money to to FINISH the inside of the library and that city staff and services will be frozen or cut, the budget shell game makes no difference. See it's that sort of creative accounting that has the city in a bind in the 1st place.<br /><br />The fact remains next year's general Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-27796430833253442712010-05-07T18:01:17.243-07:002010-05-07T18:01:17.243-07:003:40pm and other "Concerned" folk,
The ...3:40pm and other "Concerned" folk,<br /><br />The Andronico's red herring touted by a few bitter old-timers was a non-starter. The lease costs on the private property would have eaten up the entire library reserve in just a few years.<br /><br />The $1,100/square foot nonsense has also been raised before. The library building costs 25,500,000. Divide that by 42,000 square feet and Competent in Mathematicsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-76584818896638031772010-05-07T16:28:33.097-07:002010-05-07T16:28:33.097-07:00Waste of money. But since it's here, I will en...Waste of money. But since it's here, I will enjoy it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-48247198474686143912010-05-07T16:15:25.052-07:002010-05-07T16:15:25.052-07:00ASS (Anonymous Super Spewer),
Your writing is bad...ASS (Anonymous Super Spewer),<br /><br />Your writing is bad, long and nobody cares. People just want to read funny and/or short insightful comments.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />D.A.B.DumbAsBrickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369303748430626782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-47754904542809250722010-05-07T15:40:20.254-07:002010-05-07T15:40:20.254-07:00Andronico's, now the cheesecake factory, space...Andronico's, now the cheesecake factory, space was 42000sf and had a parking garage attached to already and a coffee shop across the street, no need for retail IN the library...but the city study came to the conclusion that to convert that space into a library would cost the same as building the new one, certainly not sure how that is possible, the new cost somewhere around $1100 a square Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-14011543652692298282010-05-07T14:52:41.629-07:002010-05-07T14:52:41.629-07:00Why are you all so concerned with money? We need t...Why are you all so concerned with money? We <i>need</i> this library. Danville has a nice one. So do Orinda and Lafayette. <br /><br />I saw Gwen at the cleaners a couple years back and asked her if she would put lights on other WC tennis courts since they're planning to kill the ones at the library site. She told me I should join a club. <br /><br />"Let them eat cake!" The WC Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com