City of Orinda est 1985
 Orinda Outlook 

For the week of April 14, 2014

 By City Manager

Janet S. Keeter
Orinda Action Day of Community Service  

 

Volunteers are needed to participate in Orinda Action Day sponsored by the Orinda Community Foundation on Saturday, April 19th from 9 am to 12 pm. The City is in need of assistance completing a number of projects including landscaping clean-up, trash pick-up, spring planting, and washing tables and chairs.  If you want to sign up for a project click here.

Special Thanks to Volunteer Tom Romaneck

 

The Parks and Recreation Department would like to extend its appreciation to volunteer Tom Romaneck for sprucing up the Orinda Community Park restrooms with a fresh coat of paint. Tom got an early start on an Orinda Action Day project to allow for use of the park restroom during the Action Day and Egg Hunt events.  

 

If you would like to be a community hero like Tom, please consider volunteering for the Orinda Action Day of Community Service on April 19th. Sign-up for a project to beautify our city here.
Spring Egg Hunt

The Orinda Rotary Club is hosting the annual Spring Egg Hunt on  

Saturday, April 19th at 11:00 a.m. sharp  

in the Orinda Community Park meadow.  

The hunt will start promptly and refreshments will be served after the event.

Family Story Concert
At the Orinda Library

Come join us for a Family Story Concert on Saturday, April 19, at 3.30 p.m.   Ann Riley, Terry Stokes, and Dana Sherry will take you around the world on the wings of folk tales. This trio of storytellers will perform stories to delight audiences ages five and up.  

 

For more information, contact Lin Look at llook@ccclib.org
2014 Everyday Heroes

The Orinda Community Foundation is pleased to honor the Orinda Police Department as 2014 Everyday Heroes.  The Department will be recognized at the annual Orinda Everyday Heroes Golf Fundraiser on October 13, 2014 at the Orinda Country Club.  A reception will follow the golfing event to honor the Police Department at 5:30pm.  The tournament is in its fifth year successfully raising dollars benefiting OCF that puts every dollar back into the community to "enhance the quality of life in Orinda."

Please consider participating in a fun day of golf and at the same time, give back to our community by registering at:  www.everydayheroes.golfreg.com.
 
Sponsorships, individual golfers and foursomes are still available
Parks & Recreation
 

 

The kick-off of Orinda Parks & Recreation's 2nd Annual Adult Spring Softball League has begun!  There are over 70 players competing in the Recreational and Co-ed leagues playing for the spring title and warming up for the summer league. Registration for Summer Softball is open until May 27. To register your team for summer or for more information contact Amanda Perceval at  aperceval@cityoforinda.org 

   

Orinda Teen Advisory Council

 

The Orinda Teen Advisory Council (OTAC) is looking for officers for the 2014-2015 school year.  Applications are available now at the Orinda Community Center front desk or by emailing tfaulk@cityoforinda.org. This year's positions include 2 Co-Chairs, Community Involvement Officer, Community Outreach Officer, Treasurer & Records Officer, Sophomore Representative, Freshmen Representative and Intermediate School Representative.   Applications are due at the OTAC meeting on Monday, May 5th at 4pm. The selections will be announced at the June OTAC meeting on Monday, June 2nd.

 

The Orinda Teen Advisory Council (OTAC) is a group of teens (6th-12th graders) who set out to make a difference in their community by participating in fun community service projects and also by hosting events for other local teens.

 

Here are a list of upcoming events:

      • April 19:  Orinda Action Day
      • May 2:    Teen Movie Night - The Hunger Games Catching Fire
      • May 3:    Tri-City Capture the Flag
      • May 5:    OTAC elections begin for 2014-2015 school year
      • June 2:   OTAC Officers are announced 

OTAC meets the first Monday of every month from 4pm-5pm in the Orinda Community Center. For more information call Troy Faulk, Recreation Coordinator at (925)253-4204.

 

"The Nation's 2nd Friendliest City"
From the Desk of Chief Nagel

From time to time while officers are on patrol, they may observe a situation that could potentially lead to a property crime at a home or on a vehicle. For example, a garage door will be left open overnight or a vehicle will be unlocked with valuables clearly visible inside - if the police can see the potential so can burglars. The Orinda Police Department will institute a program that advises residents of the potential theft of property by leaving an advisory memo at the residence or on a car noting what was observed. This is not an official legal memo, but something solely intended to help citizens secure property and reduce the chances of burglars committing easy crimes here in Orinda.

      

"The Nation's 2nd Friendliest City"

Public Works and Engineering Services

  

Citizens' Infrastructure Oversight Commission (CIOC) - The CIOC reviewed the final draft of the Roads and Drains Repair Plan and voted to approve and recommend the plan to the City Council for their approval. 

 

Public Works:

  • Pothole repairs at various locations around the City
  • Staff attended a training course on Construction Site Stormwater Inspections 
"The Nation's 2nd Friendliest City"

   

Crime Statistics for the Week:

Drunk in Public Arrest        500 Block Moraga Way

Residential Burglary           40 Block Hacienda Circle

Residential Burglary           20 Block Bates Blvd.

Residential Burglary           50 Block Ivy Drive

DUI Arrest                          Moraga Way/Camino Encinas

Auto Burglary                     700 Block Moraga Way 

 
 CASE FILINGS:

 

One case for DUI filed with D.A's Office

One case resulting in 42 counts of sexual assault; Bail set at $2,125,000

 

orindatip@cityoforinda.org     


"The Nation's 2nd Friendliest City"
Planning Department Updates

Planning Commission


 April 22, 2014

  • 4 Sager Court - Design review for a 1,473 square foot addition including a new second story - continued from January 18, 2014
  • 8 Frogs Leap Way - Design review for a new 3,800 single family residence in the Wilder subdivision.

 April 29, 2014

  • Joint City Council / Planning Commission meeting

Zoning Administrator

Projects Approved:

  • 11 Sycamore Road - Exception application for a 234 square foot addition
  • 85 Oak Road - Elevated deck permit
  • 79 California Avenue - Elevated deck permit

Projects Posted:

  • 10 Edgewood Road - Elevated deck permit
  • 1 La Chesnaye - Design review to enclose an area and create a pavilion and office
  • 309 Overhill Road - Design review to add 275 square feet to an existing 3,391 square foot home.
 "The Nation's 2nd Friendliest City"

The Orinda Association Launches Expanded Volunteer Guide!

 

The new guide is now live on the Orinda Association (OA) website! To learn more about over 40 nonprofit organizations with adult and youth volunteer opportunities with web-friendly links, please visit http://orindaassociation.org/volunteer/. You can also access the guide from the OA home page; just click on the blue "Volunteer" icon on the bottom left corner of the page. As always, you can visit the Volunteer Center at 26 Orinda Way, or call (925) 254-0800. 

 

If you have any questions or additions to the volunteer guide, please email the Orinda Association at oa@orindaassociation.org or call 925-254-0800.  

Thank you!
PLEASE JOIN US TO CELEBRATE
THE 100th  ANNIVERSARY OF THE
ORINDA LIBRARY
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2014 3:00PM - 5:00PM
LIBRARY PLAZA
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION  
13th Annual Earth Day/Wildlife Festival

Sunday, April 27, 2014, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Wagner Ranch Nature Area Adjacent to Wagner Ranch Elementary, 350 Camino Pablo Road, Orinda

For more information click here or go to http://www.fwrna.org
Janet Keeter
City Manager
  
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