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Orinda Outlook
For the week of January 27, 2014
By City Manager
Janet S. Keeter
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Below Market Rate Homes at Orinda Grove
Framing of the first two below market rate (BMR) homes in the Orinda Grove project began last week. Pulte anticipates completion of the two homes by summer 2014. In the meantime we continue to receive initial applications and inquiries about the BMR homes and have received 15 as of January 23, 2014. Eight of the 15 initial applications indicate that at least one member of the household is locally employed. If you are interested, the initial application deadline is February 18, 2014. More information may be found at: www.cityoforinda.org.
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Seniors on the Move
We have another fun-filled season of Orinda Senior Outings
...we hope you can join us!
On Tuesday, February 4, 2014 from 9:30am - 3:00pm, Seniors are heading to the de Young Museum in San Francisco. Join in for a docent-led tour of the de Young Museum. Among the exhibits, The Bay Bridge: A Work in Progress collection presents photographs by Peter Stackpole (1913-1997) documenting the bridge's original constructions in the 1930s. Lunch is on your own at the museum.
Coming up, take a trip to the San Francisco Flower & Garden Show at the San Mateo Event Centre on Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 10:00am - 4:00pm. The gardens demonstrate best practices in conservation and elegance. There is something for everyone; from vegetables and flower gardens, green living, and entertainment. Lunch is on your own at the venue.
Join us on Thursday, April 3, 2014 from 9:00am - 11:30am to learn little known facts about Orinda history and visit several fascinating places important to its heritage. The one-hour tour will feature Orinda Village; the optional two-hour tour will add the Crossroads and feature the Orinda Theatre and 1890's CA & NV Railroad Station. The trip will be led by the Orinda Historical Society. To register for these outings, Click Here.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
Mayor's Community Liaison Meeting
February 4, 2014 - 8:30am
Sarge Littlehale Community Room
City Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
City Council
February 4, 2014 - 7:00pm
Library Auditorium Art in Public Places Committee February 12, 2014 - 3:30pm
Orinda Library, May Room
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563February 12, 2014 - 6:30 p.m. Sarge Littlehale Community Room City Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 Joint Parks & Recreation Commission / City Council February 12, 2014 - 7:00 PMLibrary Auditorium
28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Additional information on all upcoming meetings can be found here. "The Nation's 2nd Friendliest City"
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Manzanita Bridge
To celebrate the completion of the new bridge, a ribbon cutting has been scheduled at the bridge for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2014
All are invited to attend this special event.
The project replaced the existing bridge with a new 3-span bridge consisting of a 34-foot wide by 76-foot long cast-in-place concrete slab superstructure, on cast-in-drilled-hole concrete piles, concrete abutments, and concrete pile extensions.
This project was undertaken to provide safe access to approximately 200 homes to the northeast of San Pablo Creek and auxiliary EBMUD facilities. Built in 1937, the old bridge had been deemed seismically unsafe, had a deck within a flood zone, and did not meet current standards. The replacement bridge alleviates hydraulic, structural, and alignment deficiencies, provides a five-foot higher elevation to avoid flooding and improve flood water flow, and provides a pedestrian sidewalk on the south side of the bridge.
The City of Orinda would like to thank the residents for their understanding and patience during this bridge replacement project. The City plans to have a ribbon cutting at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 10, 2014. Please join us in celebrating the official opening of this new bridge that will safely provide vehicular and pedestrian access to the neighborhood.
If you have any questions, please contact
or (925) 253-4252.
Thank you again for your patience through to the completion of this vital project.
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Orinda Police Department
The Orinda Police Department recognized the Officer of the Year and the Reserve Officer of the Year at the January 21, 2014 City Council meeting.
Reserve Officer Bryan Walley was selected as the Reserve Officer of the Year. Officer Walley works every Thursday. He is very knowledgeable and helpful in Orinda assisting with home audits and the Patrol Officers. Officer Walley has an MBA from the University of Chicago in Finance and a BA in Engineering from Cornell University. He was a Captain in the Army and served in Vietnam. Officer Walley also volunteers with the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff and is a part of the Search and Rescue team.
Detective Travis Dennison was selected as the Officer of the Year. Detective Dennison has been an Orinda Police Officer for two years and Detective for the last year. Detective Dennison enjoys his job and puts much effort into being successful. He passionately presents cases to the District Attorney for filing on behalf of the citizens of Orinda. He is an excellent interviewer and has obtained confessions from seasoned criminals. He has recovered thousands of dollars of stolen property and has been instrumental in recovering guns and other dangerous items from criminals.
Our congratulations and thanks to both Officer Walley and Detective Dennison!!
Orinda Police Department arrests include an arrest for Violation of Probation, 2 arrests for warrants, 2 arrests for DUI and an arrest for Public Intoxication.
Crime statistics are currently reported in the Lamorinda Patch, Lamorinda Sun, and News 24/680.
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Live streaming of City Council Meetings comes to Orinda!
Not able to attend the meeting?
You can now stay informed in the comfort of your home
Video streaming allows residents to remotely view Council meetings as they occur and view online meeting materials. Video streaming will also provide access to archived meeting materials and videos of past meetings. The new system enhances the public's access to meeting materials by embedding links to staff reports directly into the agenda. As a result, members of public will be able to quickly view a corresponding staff report simply by clicking on the item on the agenda.
Click Here to go to the media page where live streaming and viewing of video archives are available.
Click Here for the 2014 City Council Meeting Schedule "The Nation's 2nd Friendliest City"
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The Annual Commission Recruitment
application deadline has been extended!!
The City of Orinda is seeking applications from
resident volunteers to serve on the following
City Commissions and Committees:
Art in Public Places Committee (2)
Planning Commission (2)
Parks & Recreation Commission (3)
Citizens' Infrastructure Oversight Commission (2)
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (3)
Finance Advisory Committee (3)
Public Works Aesthetic Review Committee (1)
Historic Landmark Committee (3)
The City of Orinda is also seeking applications from resident volunteers to serve as the City's Liaison to the following local agencies:
Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District Trustee (1)
Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging (1)
Representative on the Contra Costa County Library Commission (2)
County Connection Citizens Advisory Committee (1)
Statement of Interest forms are available from the Orinda City Clerk's Office located at 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563. If you have any specific questions regarding the recruitment, please contact Michele Olsen, City Clerk at 925-253-4221 or molsen@cityoforinda.org. Application forms may also be downloaded from the City's website at www.cityoforinda.org.
Completed Statement of Interest forms must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office by Friday, February 28, 2014 at 5:00pm.
Qualified applicants for City Commission and Committee appointments will be invited to interview before the full City Council on Saturday, March 15, 2014.
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Save the Date for the Orinda Chamber of Commerce
"Comedy Night"
Friday March 2, 21014
For ticket and event information
925-254-3909
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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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