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 Orinda Outlook
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For the week of July 15, 2013

 By City Manager

Janet S. Keeter

Parks and Recreation

 

Arts in Bloom - Tonight! - July 16th 5:00pm to 6:30pm at the Community Park:  Art in Bloom... a community celebration of the visual and performing arts presented by the Orinda Arts Council. There will also be a special performance with music by the EFO Big Band!

 

Concert in the Park July 16th begins at 6:30pm: Featuring the Lamorinda Idol Singers. Beginning at 5:00pm The Food Truck Mafia presents the Melt Bus SF and Tacos de Los Altos food trucks. Ice cream is provided by Loards Ice Cream Parlor!

 

Senior Outings: Heather Farms July 26th, 9am-2pm.  Enjoy a self-guided tour of Heather Farms in Walnut Creek. The farm features a large variety of plants on a 3.5 acre spread and an outdoor living museum. Trip includes self-paced walking and standing. Trip includes carpooling opportunities from the Orinda Community Center. Cost: $30 (Orinda residents) and $35 (Non-residents).

To register, click here.
Police Activity

 

Orinda Police arrests include, an arrest for DUI, a Warrant arrest, an arrest for restraining order violation and an arrest for possession of stolen property.

 

The Investigation Unit recovered a stolen laptop from an Orinda burglary in the City of Antioch. Evidence of drug sales in the home led to a search warrant by the Sheriff's Office Narcotics Team in conjunction with Orinda detectives. Detectives filed 7 misdemeanor cases and 2 felony cases. They obtained more information from Modesto Police regarding a burglary on Overhill Drive.

  

Orinda Police Officer Kevin Mooney retired from service on July 10, 2013. Officer Mooney was a great asset to this community. His knowledge of the city and the people will be greatly missed. Officer Mooney has accepted a position with the Moraga Police Department, so he will still be in the area.

 

Theft activity for the week:

 

Crime Type:                                     General Locations:

2 Residential Burglaries                   10 block Ellen Ct.

                                                         10 block Sleepy Hollow

1 Petty Theft                                     90 block Moraga Blvd.

 

Public Works and Engineering Services

 

The Manzanita Bridge project is moving along on schedule. We are concerned that some motorists are running the temporary traffic signal that controls traffic crossing the one-way detour on the temporary bridge. We have added more signs to inform drivers that they may have to wait up to 70 seconds and we have requested that the Police Department watch this area more closely. Please obey traffic laws in the area.
Planning Department

 

J & J Ranch  - On July 10th, Branagh Development submitted their revised subdivision application for 13 lots at 24 Adobe Lane. They reached a settlement agreement with Friends of Joaquin Moraga Adobe to preserve the original portion of the adobe, increase the size of the parcel on which the adobe is located, and allow limited public access to the adobe. The City's environmental consultant for the project is poised to commence preparation of the EIR.

 

Planning Commission Activity:

  • 33 Lombardy Lane: Design review application for a major remodel and addition for the home (approved)
  • 193 Crestview Drive: Wireless communications facility permit to upgrade Sprint installation (approved)
Contra Costa Safe Medicine Disposal Forum
 

A Safe Medicine Disposal Forum will be held at JFK University, 100 Ellinwood Way in Pleasant Hill on Thursday, July 18th from 6:00pm-8:00pm.  If you would like more information, please click here.

 
Janet Keeter
City Manager
  
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