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City of Orinda est 1985
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"The Nation's 2nd Friendliest City"
For the week of September 30, 2013
By City Manager
Janet S. Keeter
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The Orinda Restaurant Tour 2013
was a rousing success!
Photo provided by the Orinda Chamber of Commerce
A great night on the town in Orinda!
Lamorinda area food lovers enjoyed a fun, culinary gathering, sampling their way through Orinda restaurants. On Tuesday, September 24th, the Orinda Chamber of Commerce held the Sixth Annual Orinda Restaurant Tour. Attendees walked or rode a San Francisco Trolley to sample bites from restaurants throughout the downtown area of Orinda.  Photo provided by the Orinda Chamber of CommerceParticipating restaurants included: Casa Orinda, Caffe Teatro, La Piazza, Petra Cafe, Village Pizza, Peet's Coffee, Shelby's, Siam Orchid, Geppetto's Cafe, Sushi Island, Barbacoa, Nations Burgers and Pies, Turquoise Mediterranean Grill, Europa Hofbrau, Lava Pit, Republic of Cake, Loard's Ice Cream, Kasper's Hot Dogs, Table 24, Piccola Napoli, Yan's and Kimicu (Serika).
 Photo provided by the Orinda Chamber of CommerceA good time was had by all and kudos to the Orinda Chamber of Commerce for a job well done! |
Contra Costa County Library Strategic Planning
Town Hall Meeting
On Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 10:30am - 12:00 noon, in the Founders Auditorium at the Orinda Community Center a special town hall meeting will be held. This is an opportunity to share your ideas on how the library can better serve the community.
The Contra Costa County Library is conducting a series of Town Hall meetings throughout the county as part of an extensive outreach and planning process aimed at making the library as valuable as possible to all county residents.
Orinda community members are invited to attend the 90 minute meeting and help chart a course for the future of our library.
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Police Activity
Orinda Police arrests included, one arrest for commercial burglary and warrant, and a warrant arrest for failure to appear for a traffic summons.
The Investigation Unit packaged and prepared several cases for the District Attorney. They also assisted patrol units on a vandalism case.
An Orinda citizen had his vehicle stolen from a local gas station while he went to use the rest room. The owner unfortunately left the keys in the ignition. The vehicle was eventually recovered in San Francisco a few hours later. A subject was apprehended and is currently behind bars.
Sgt. Djajakusuma attended the Command Operations quarterly meeting. The meeting is attended by the second in command officers of all of Contra Costa Police Agencies.
Officers Schwind and Gregory provided traffic control assistance at the conclusion of the Orinda Classic Car Show. Many of the participants drove their vehicles through the cities of Orinda and Moraga.
Theft Statistics:
1 Residential Burglary 200 Block of El Toyonal
Auto Thefts:
10 Block of Sally Ann Rd.
10 Block of Orinda Way
Stolen Vehicles - Heads Up
By Chief Scott Haggard
In speaking with other city Police Chiefs lately, there has been a spike in vehicle thefts. Although there does not appear to be a trend in Orinda, we have had two cars stolen in the past week. I thought it would be a good time to discuss how thieves steal cars and to provide information on preventing your vehicle from being stolen.
When traveling or even in town, never leave your car running or your keys in the ignition at convenience stores or gas stations. These are vehicle "hubs" and thieves may be loitering around waiting for such an opportunity. This scenario occurred in Orinda last week. The vehicle was recovered in San Francisco and the suspect was arrested.
I have arrested many people who possess sets of "shaved keys." These are keys from different makes and models of cars that are shaped to rough fit in ignitions. They work especially well in older vehicles where the ignition may be worn down from use. Some thieves jam a screwdriver into the ignition and break the ignition and start the vehicle with a large set of vice-grips. As the colder months come our way, leaving your car running to warm it up in the morning may lead to a theft. Late model vehicles have developed better anti-theft technology which makes them much more difficult to steal.
I'd like to advise you to get in the habit of setting the alarm whenever you are away from your car in public places. If you do not have an alarm, lock your vehicle. As always do not leave any valuables in plain view. This invites "smash and grabs" even during the day. This often happens at gas stations when you go inside. It takes just a few seconds to do and the loss can be devastating if it is a wallet, purse or computer.
Additional information can be obtained by calling the
Orinda Police at (925) 254-6820 |
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Planning Department
Photo by E. Ursu
Orinda Grove - Construction of Pulte's Orinda Grove project is moving forward at a rapid pace. The four model homes are nearing completion and according to Dan Carroll of Pulte Homes, they have tentatively scheduled the opening of the model homes for October 19. Curbs and gutters for the roadways are near completion and the loop road through the development is scheduled to be paved this week. Dan reports that they have over 2,000 names on their interested buyer's list.
Photo by E. Ursu
Once the project is completed, there will be 73 homes, of which 8 will be below market rate at the moderate income level. Details of the affordable housing program, the process to select the buyers, and the administration of the program are being discussed by the City's Affordable Housing Subcommittee. Recommendations will go to the Orinda City Council later this fall however, a date has not yet been set. |
Miner Road PG&E Rule 20A Undergrounding Project - A public meeting with the Miner Road property owners has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 6:30 pm in the Sarge Littlehale Community Room at City Hall. Representative of PG&E and the City will be there to explain the proposed project and answer questions.
Photo provided by C. Swanson
Crack Sealing - Last week and this week the Public Works crew will be out sealing cracks in the City's roads. Crack sealing is a maintenance technique that the City does twice a year to limit the amount of surface water getting into the ground under the road. The roads crack sealed last week were, Bates Drive, Wanda Lane, Crane Court, Katrina Court, Southwood Drive and Bryant Way.
Manzanita Bridge - The contractor is continuing to work on the approach roads and removed the temporary dam and diversion pipe at the end of last week.
Photo provided by C. Swanson
 Tarabrook Storm Drain - The contractor has completed the hole for his jacking and boring equipment (approximately 30 feet deep) and is starting installation of the new 36-inch storm drain pipe this week.
Photos provided by C. Swanson |
City of Orinda is good at disposal!
One of the services that the Central Contra Costa County Solid Waste (CCCSWA) authority provides to our city is submission on an annual report to CalRecycle on the diversion and disposal rates for our city and the other communities that are included in the Authority. As a regional agency, the CCCSWA satisfied and exceeded the per capita diversion weight of 4.7 pounds which is the "Target Achievement". In the recent reporting of 2012 rates, the annualized per capita disposal rate was 3.4 pounds/person/day (PPD)! That is the equivalent percentage diversion rate of 66% well over the 50% goal. The rates for each community in the authority is included in the calculation, and Orinda's diversion rate is calculated at 66% which is among the highest of the individual member cities!
 The Public Works department recently purchased and installed five new Recycling cans throughout the downtown area. The cans were purchased with funds from the Beverage Container Recycling Grant which the City receives annually. Please look for the cans when you are in the downtown area for disposal of your recyclable trash.
Let's keep it going!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! |
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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