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Orinda Outlook
For the week of June 30, 2014
By City Manager
Janet S. Keeter
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Housing Element Workshop
The City hosted the first of a series of public workshops on June 26th regarding the State mandated Housing Element and the accompanying Environmental Impact Report (EIR). This workshop was attended by approximately 50 participants. The format of the workshop included a presentation with the intent to establish a baseline understanding for all attendees about the State mandated requirements, the process, and the timeline for completing the Housing Element update. The second part of the workshop included an open house with 6 stations set up for attendees to have more focused discussions and to provide input regarding the Housing Element. Attendees adjourned to the open house portion of the workshop where they had the opportunity to interact with the consultants who are preparing the Housing Element and the EIR and to meet with City Planning staff as well.
If you were unable to hear the presentation or unable to attend the workshop, then we invite you to click here to access the information presented during the public meeting.
Please plan to attend a second workshop / open house on July 9th at 6:00 p.m. if you were not available to come to the June 26th session.
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Parks & Recreation
Concert on Tuesday at the Orinda Community Park featuring
Extended Roots
The annual Concert in the Park series continues on Tuesday, July 1 at 6:30 pm with the Funk, Rhythm and Blues band Bay Bridge Beat. The Street Dogs from Food Truck Mafia will be at the Park for you to purchase food and beverages. The concert series is generously sponsored by the Orinda Community Center Auxiliary and supported by the Orinda Community Foundation and the Orinda Parks and Recreation Foundation.
Summer Camps are a smashing success!
Last week marked the beginning of the City of Orinda summer camp program. From June 16-20, 140 children participated in 13 different camps including Camp Orinda, Orinda Kids Camp, art, carpentry, chess, Frozen musical camp, princess adventures dance camp, and Sound of Music theater camp. These are just a small sample of what we have to offer this summer at Orinda Parks and Recreation. Other exciting camps being offered this summer include ouTEENs camp (teen trips), Orinda Nature Camp, filmmaking, cooking, science and a wide variety of sport specific camps. Stop by the community center or view our activity guide online for a complete list of camps.
Moonlight Movies in the Park
The premiere of "Moonlight Movies in the Park" is only two weeks away. The opening of our Moonlight Movies in the Park series begins on July 10. Bring your chairs, blankets, and favorite movie foods to Orinda Community Park to sing along with your favorite characters from Frozen.
Snap a Selfie and Win a $25 Gift Card
To celebrate July as Parks Make Life Better Month, the Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a "selfie" contest. So, whip out your cell phone, strike a pose and show us how you enjoy parks and recreation in Orinda. Submit your photo via Twitter and Instagram using #OrindaSelfie. Check out the Parks and Recreation website page for more information.
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The Orinda Police Department (OPD) and the Moraga-Orinda Fire District ask everyone to avoid all fireworks activity this summer. Besides the inherent danger in handling fireworks and the negative impact of noise on neighbors and especially on pets, current fire conditions are extremely dangerous and an errant firework can destroy lives and property. Fireworks are illegal in Contra Costa County.
If you see anyone with fireworks, please call OPD immediately at 925-254-6820 to report.
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Orinda Celebrates the 4th of July !
For more information click here!
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Planning Department
Planning Commission
June 24, 2014
- 621 Miner Road - Design review and exception permit for a 791 square foot second story addition to an existing one story single family home - approved
- 519 Miner Road - Design review, tree removal permit and elevated deck permit for a 6,504 square foot single family home - approved
- 138 Oak Road - Design review for a 4,572 square foot single family home - denied
July 8, 2014
- 72 La Cuesta - Design review and elevated deck permit for a 441 square foot addition with increased roof height and window changes
- 32 Orchard Road - Design review and tree removal permit for a 1,624 square foot addition and remodel to an existing 1,612 SF single family home
- 17 Big Leaf Way - Design review and exception for a new 4,404 square foot single family residence at Wilder
- 19 Big Leaf Way - Design review for a 4,703 square foot single family residence at Wilder
- 21 Big Leaf Way - Design review for a 3,964 square foot single family residence at Wilder
New Projects
- 50 Vashell Way - Wireless communication permit to renew and modify existing permits
- 6 Great Oak Circle - Historic landmark designation application for a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
- 12 Camino Encinas - Sign permit to replace existing signage for Sutter Health
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Crime Statistics
for the week of 6/15/14 to 6/21/14
1 - Residential Burglary Attempt 100 block Crest View Drive
1 - Traffic Stop Arrest WB 24 @ Camino Pablo
2 - Residential Burglary 20 block Charles Hill Road
20 Muth Drive
1 - Warrant Arrest 20 block Charles Hill Road
1 - Petty Theft Beverages & More
1 - Suspicious Vehicle Stop Bigleaf Road & Rabble Road
1 - Petty Theft CVS
1 - Suspicious Vehicle 10 block Birch Court
Detective Travis Dennison and Community Services Officer, Scott Tracy hosted a Boy Scout Merit Badge session with small group of Boy Scouts who earned their Fingerprint Merit Badge requirement. Detective Dennison gave a tour of the Police Department and ended with a tour of a Police Cruiser including lights and siren.
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Orinda Citizen Corps Council (OCCC)
will meet on
Saturday, July 12, 2014 @ 11:30 a.m.
BLUE ROOM, STATION 45, ORINDA
The Orinda Citizens Corps Council coordinates the CERT, Neighborhood Watch, Emergency Communications (Amateur Radio), and Fire District Communications and Logistics volunteers. Members of the Council are volunteers in leadership positions from those programs and other interested members of the community. The Council meets monthly to discuss programs and plans. For more information, contact Patti Young
OCCC Co-Chair
510-910-0311 Uniting Communities - Preparing the Nation
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