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City of Orinda est 1985 |
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"The Nation's 2nd Friendliest City"
For the week of September 16, 2013
By City Manager
Janet S. Keeter |
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Housing Element Update
The City Council will resume discussions regarding the amended Draft of the Housing Element at its regular meeting scheduled for September 17, 2013 at 7:00pm in the auditorium of the Orinda Library located at 28 Orinda Way. The amended document reflects changes directed by Council, after receiving public feedback at he August 20, 2013 Council meeting. |
The 2013 Orinda Classic Car Show Weekend
"Dancing With The Cars"
Come party in the streets of Orinda! Dancing With The Cars: A Bootleggers Bash!
The 9th Annual Orinda Classic Car Show Weekend is hosting a Roaring 20's Bootleggers Bash in Orinda on Friday, September 20th starting at 7:00pm. Tickets are $100.00 per person. Click Here to go to the Classic Car Show website for more information.
"Classic Car Show"
Enjoy vintage and modern exotic cars and motorcycles, food, music and more!
The Orinda Classic Car Show will be held on Orinda Way and the 16th fairway of the Orinda Country Club. The show will feature over 200 American and European cars ranging from the 1920's to the classics of the 50's 60's, as well as modern exotics. Proceeds from the car show benefit Seniors Around Town, The Educational Foundation of Orinda, Orinda Association, Orinda Arts Council, Orinda Historical Society, Orinda Rotary, Orinda Chamber of Commerce and other fine causes. Saturday, September 21st from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Admission is free.
"Speed on the Screen at the Orinda Theater "
Sunday, September 22nd-5:30 and 7:45pm - Gone In 60 Seconds....Twice!
Conclude the great weekend with two American movie classics at the Classic Art Deco Orinda Theatre! Imagine a special screening of both of the "Gone in 60 Seconds" films! Two of the greatest car theft and chase films in history right at the Orinda Theater. Show times are 5:30 and 7:45, admission is $10 for each showing. Beer and wine is included with special introductions to the film at the Orinda Theater.
Click Here for more information! |
The Orinda Restaurant Tour
Tuesday - September 24, 2013
Enjoy A night on the town in Orinda and
support your Chamber of Commerce, as well!
San Francisco's East Bay area food lovers will again have the opportunity to join a fun, culinary gathering to savor and sample their way through Orinda restaurants, on Tuesday, September 24th. The Orinda Chamber of Commerce is conducting the Sixth Annual Orinda Restaurant Tour. Guests will ride a San Francisco Trolley to sample fine restaurants throughout Orinda, with each establishment providing a small portion that best represents the establishment at no cost to ticket holders.
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Orinda Night Out
Photo provided by Patti Young
Orinda Night Out 2013 was a rousing success. Five neighborhoods participated with activities planned to get people out to meet their neighbors and city staff. Four events were on Thursday, September 12th with visits from police, fire, city manager and the Mayor, and one event was held on Sunday, September 15th with the Fire Department in the St. Stevens neighborhood.
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Police Activity
Orinda Police arrests include, an arrest for violation of probation, commercial burglary.
The Investigation Unit packaged and prepared several cases for the District Attorney. They include a drunk in public, DUI, resisting arrest, and providing false information to a police officer.
Chief Haggard and Officer Cook attended the back to school children's event at Theatre Square. They mingled with all of the smiling faces and handed out stickers, pencils, and coloring books. McGruff the crime dog was there for pictures and was a popular feature.
Officer Schwind made a presentation to a Girl Scout Brownie troop at Glorietta Elementary School. The girls were full of questions and were happy with the goodies Officer Schwind handed out. They gave us cookies for the presentation. They were delicious. All of us at the Police Department would like to thank the Brownies for the treat!
The Sheriff's Office introduced a new records management system on September 9th and 10th. Like all big computer switchovers, the bugs are being worked out as fast as possible. Between the glitches in the system and the learning curve for all of us, it will be a while before we are all up to speed on its use. It appears to be a much better system and I believe it will aid us with investigations in the field.
I would like to remind everyone the Orinda Police Department offers home audits for burglary prevention. The audits are mostly performed by volunteer Dan Lawrence, who is a former Chief of Police in Orinda. I have received nothing but positive feedback from the home audit program. If you would like schedule an audit, please call the P.D. at (925) 254-6820.
Theft Statistics:
Theft statistics are not available this week due to the computer change. |
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Planning Department
City Council - September 17, 2013
Planning Commission - September 24, 2013
- 118 Barbara Road - Design review and elevated deck permit for a new two-story single family residence - Continued from Aug 27
- 22 South Trail - Elevated deck and tree removal permit - Continued from September 10
- 214 Glorietta Boulevard - Design review for a new single family residence
- 18 Broadview Terrace - Design Review for an addition to a single family residence
- 34 La Vuelta - Request for an extension of approvals for a new single family residence
- Selection of potential agenda items for October 22 Joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting
- 10 Avenida de Orinda (Montessori) - Appeal of the Planning Commission approval of the project has been scheduled for November 5
- 34 Broadview Terrace - Appeal of the Planning Commission denial of a new single family residence has not been scheduled yet
Zoning Administrator - Public Notices Posted
- 32 Calvin Drive - Tree removal permit
- 124 Moraga Way - Tree removal permit
New Projects Received
- 25 Southwood Drive - demo and design review for a new single family residence
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Tarabrook Storm Drain - Construction of the Tarabrook storm drainage improvements started last week and is progressing nicely. The picture below shows the jacking and boring pit which will eventually be approximately 25 ft. deep. The new 36-inch concrete drainage pipe will be lowered into this pit and then pushed and tunneled though the ground to the existing creek at each end of the project.
Photo provided by Public Works Director Chuck Swanson
Citizens' Infrastructure Oversight Commission (CIOC) - The CIOC held their September meeting on Wednesday last week. The CIOC continued to work on the selection criteria that will be used to repair streets using the Measure L Sales Tax funds. Commissioner Smyly presented a method for measuring the ride quality of a street. Ride quality is one of several criteria the Commission is looking to use for selecting streets for repair. CIOC will be looking at this and other criteria in the coming months. |
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Parks and Recreation
Recreation Division - Over 75 youth and adult classes started in the last two weeks with over 550 participants. The Fall Soccer Season for the Orinda Youth Association is in full swing. This year, there are 801 total participants playing on a total of 62 teams ranging in age from 4-13 years old.
There is still time to register for classes including: Art, Clay, Life Drawing, Computer, Flamenco, French, Italian, Kindermusik, Photography, Soccer (tots), and Watercolor. Information is available at the Orinda Parks and Recreation Office (925) 254-2445 or www.cityoforinda.org
Upcoming Senior Outings and special classes include:
Giants: A Behind the Stadium Tour & Lunch.
Tuesday, September 24
9:30am - 2:30pm
$55 (Orinda resident)/ $63 (non-resident)
Lamorinda Lunch n' Learn
Lecture/Q&A - 10:30am-12:00pm
Lunch - 12:00-1:00pm
Fee: $10 (Orinda residents)/$11 (non-resident)
Facebook - September 17 (in Lafayette)
Skype - October 15 (in Orinda)
iPad - November 19 (in Moraga) |
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Human Resources
Facility Maintenance Worker I Recruitment: The recruitment for the position will close on Friday, September 20th. To view the position brochure and application, please visit the City employment page at www.cityoforinda.org
Flu Shot Clinic: Employees and the public are welcome to attend a flu shot clinic being held on Tuesday, September 24th from 11:00am - 1:00pm. in Room 4 at the Community Center. No appointment is necessary. |
Janet Keeter
City Manager
We would like to hear from you!
Send your comments or questions to:
or call 925-253-4291
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