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Orinda Outlook
For the week of February 24, 2014
By City Manager
Janet S. Keeter
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Health Matters for Boomers & Beyond
On Friday, March 7, 2014, the City of Orinda Parks & Recreation Department is partnering with the Orinda Library and Friends of the Orinda Library to host a 2-part series on senior health. Health experts will be covering various aging topics, as well as offering free mini-fitness classes suitable for all levels. Registration begins at 9 a.m. in the Orinda Library Auditorium. Coffee, tea and morning pastries will be available. Pre-registration is not required and this event is free and open to all.
From 9:30 - 10:30 there will be a lecture on Bone Health and Aging, presented by Dr. Lani Simpson, Bay Area health provider and educator. Dr. Simpson has been researching and studying bone health for the past 20 years. Her clinical experience and multi-disciplinary approach have enabled education of thousands of patients and professionals about common yet life changing health challenges for older adults. Simpson, an instructor of spinal anatomy and osteology, cofounded the Menopause and PMS Center and the Osteoporosis Diagnostic Center in Berkeley.
Choose from one of three mini fitness classes during the 20 minute fitness break, including Zumba Gold, improving Balance, and Yoga.
At 11:00am - 12:00pm, a lecture on Nutrition and Aging Well, will be presented by Saskia Kleinart. Kleinart, a nutritionist and health educator, has been in private practice since 1993. Her approach to health care is both holistic and science based. Kleinart is the founder and Director of the Emeryville Wellness Center, a successful multi-practitioner center in the SF Bay Area. Kleinart received her nutritional education from Hawthorn University and through Dr. Andrew Weil's Institute of Integrative Medicine.
For more information, click here or contact Beth Girshman, Orinda Library, "The Nation's 2nd Friendliest City"
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Revised 10 Year Road and Drainage Repair Plan
Staff prepared a revision to the 10 Year Road and Drainage Repair Plan that was adopted in July 2012. This revised plan was presented to the City Council along with the resolutions and ordinance necessary to place a $20 million ballot before the voters on June 3, 2014. The Council reviewed the plan and asked for several revisions. The revised plan will be presented to Council again on March 18, 2014 at their regular City Council meeting at 7:00pm.
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The City is accepting applications for Summer Camp Counselors and
Camp Directors. Initial screening will take place on February 28
with interviews held in March.
For more information visit www.cityoforinda.org or call Michelle Lacy, Director of Parks and Recreation at 925-253-4202.
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Orinda Police Department Activities
Orinda Police Department arrests include 3 arrests for DUI.
Orinda Officer Flack received an award from Mothers Against Drunk Drivers at an awards banquet held in San Ramon. The banquet was held for all Alameda and Contra Costa Police, CHP, and Sheriff's personnel. It was a moving event and hundreds of Officer's were present. Officer Flack is pro-active and was very deserving of the award. According to MADD, Alameda and Contra Costa Officers made 40% of the DUI arrests for the year in the entire Bay Area.
Officer Patacsil attended a community meeting in the Orinda Downs to discuss crime in the community.
As a reminder, the crime statistics for the City are reported in the Lamorinda Patch, Lamorinda Sun, and News 24/680.
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Deadline is Approaching for the
Annual Commission Recruitment
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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Planning Department Updates
Planning Commission:
February 25, 2014
- 138 Oak Road - Design review and elevated deck permit for a new single family residence
- 23 Frogs Leap - Design review for a new single family residence
- 25 Frogs Leap - Design review for a new single family residence
- Code Clean-Up
March 11, 2014
- 17 Paintbrush - Design review for a new single family residence
- 21 Paintbrush - Design review for a new single family residence
- 23 Paintbrush - Design review for a new single family residence
- 25 Paintbrush - Design review for a new single family residence
- 53 (formerly 55B - Oakwood Road - Design review for a new single family residence on a vacant lot
- 25A Orinda Way - Design review, commercial use permit, variance and sign permit for office building (Chase Bank) and retail on first floor
New Projects Received:
- Right-of-way adjacent to 1 Ardor Drive - Design review for an encroachment to install a communications facility
- Right-of-way adjacent to 217 Glorietta Boulevard - Design review for an encroachment to install a communications facility
- Right-of-way adjacent to 1 Altarinda Circle - Design review for an encroachment to install a communications facility
- 48 Camino Don Miguel - Conceptual development review for a new 2,470 sq. ft. single family residence
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Would YOU Make a Good Grand Juror?
To find out if you have what it takes to serve your community as a Contra Costa County Grand Juror, Click Here!
The Contra Costa County Superior Court is accepting applications for Civil Grand Jury Service for the Fiscal year 2013-2014 term. Contra Costa County's Grand Jury consists of 19 citizens. A new Grand Jury is impaneled each year. Grand Jurors are officers of the court, and function as an independent body under the guidance of a Superior Court judge.
If you are interested in applying, please contact the Office of the Civil Grand Jury at 925-957-5638 or visit the website at www.cc-courts.org/grandjury. The application deadline is Friday, April 12, 2014.
To download an application to become a Grand Juror, Click Here.
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Orinda - The Best Hometown Parade!
The Orinda Association has started the planning for the 4th of July event early this year and they are looking for
two core-team positions:
- Head of Communications - Coordinate all awareness and day-of-event marketing and publicity.
- Head of Logistics - Coordinate food vendors, kids activities and non-profit booths day of the event.
It's a really fun group and they have big plans for improving the 4th of July parade this year.
If you are a capable, high energy resident and you have a desire to contribute to the Orinda community, please contact:
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We have been asked to voluntarily reduce water consumption by 20% and we should all conserve water where possible. Information on being "WaterSmart" can be found on the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) website at:
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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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