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Orinda Outlook
For the week of July 28, 2014
By City Manager
Janet S. Keeter
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Parks and Recreation
This is the last week to enter the Selfie Contest
Post a picture with #OrindaSelfie - 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. Your account must be public to be included in the contest. Check out the Parks and Recreation website page for more information at: www.cityoforinda.org
Pine Grove Park nearing completion
This week the grass at Pine Grove Park was laid as the project nears completion. The Pulte Group is in the final stages of completing the new Pine Grove Park which is anticipated to open this fall.
Soccer Registration Deadline is August 1
We are quickly approaching the August 1st registration deadline for OYA Fall Soccer. Make sure to get your last minute registrations in to ensure your child's spot in our newly updated leagues that will feature age and gender specific divisions, short sided games, smaller teams with better coach to player ratio, and updated rules that align with those of the United States Youth Soccer Organization.
Mah Jongg Classes at Orinda Community Center
Our very own Mah Jongg Instructor, Toby Salk, was featured on KTSF TV on July 21st to speak about the Chinese game of mah jongg in the Jewish American Community. They shared how mah jongg is not only a game but a way to challenge yourself, meet new people and how it forms a sense of community and friendship. You can join one of Toby's Mah Jongg classes at the Orinda Community Center by registering for one of her courses that begin in September.
Seniors to Hike Muir Woods on August 6
Tour the Muir Woods National Monument, see the majestic redwoods and enjoy a picnic lunch on our last Senior Outing for summer. On August 6 we will be visiting the monument on a self-paced tour just 12 miles north of San Francisco where visitors can hike, explore and enjoy the scenery. Pre-registration is required.
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 Party Time in Orinda On Tuesday, August 5th, from 5 - 8 p.m., Orinda is celebrating our 7th Orinda Night Out. Last year multiple Orindans enjoyed events all around town. You still have time to plan an event in your neighborhood. Some Orinda neighborhoods have a potluck, others party around the pool and still others bring in bouncy houses for the children and have an ice-cream party. There are so many ways to enjoy your neighbors, meet those you don't know and share information to make our town safe. MOFD fire personnel, Orinda Citizen Corps Council members and CERT are available to attend your event. Additional information can be found here. To schedule visits, please contact Patti Young, pattiyoung1@comcast.net or phone 510-910-0311. |
 Summer Concerts in the Park
Don't miss the two remaining FREE summer concerts at the park for 2014! Sponsored by the Orinda Community Center Auxiliary (OCCA) Supported by the Orinda Parks and Recreation Foundation, Orinda Community Foundation, and City of Orinda. - August 5 - littledog2 - Pop & Rock
- August 12 - Marc Levine and TLC - Motown, Standards
6:30-8:30pm at the Orinda Community Center Park, 28 Orinda Way
Food will be available from Food Truck Mafia
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Miner Road Underground Utility District
The proposed Miner Road Underground Utility District will be discussed at the City Council meeting on August 5, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Library Auditorium at 26 Orinda Way.
For additional information about the Rule 20A Program, please visit PG&E's website at: http://www.pge.com/myhome/addservices/electricundergrounding/
To view past City Council staff reports for more information,
click here, here and here.
If you have further questions, please contact Larry Theis, Senior Civil Engineer at ltheis@cityoforinda.org.
A flyer with additional information and a map can be found here.
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From the Office of the City Clerk
November 2014 City Council Election
The filing period for the Orinda City Council Election opened this past Monday, July 14th. As of Friday, July 25th, eight (8) candidates have pulled nomination papers to run for City Council. Deadline to file nomination papers is Friday, August 8th. If one or more incumbents does not file nomination papers, the deadline is extended for non-incumbents until Wednesday, August 13th. Any election related inquiries should be directed to Michele Olsen, City Clerk, molsen@cityoforinda.org or 925-253-4221.
Special City Council Meetings Scheduled
The following Special meetings have been scheduled for the
Orinda City Council:
Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 8:30am - Sarge Littlehale Community Room
Study Session to discuss the Art & Garden Center in the Wilder Development
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 7:00pm - Library Auditorium
Special City Council Meeting scheduled to focus on the Housing Element
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 Norcal Kids Triathlon 2014 Norcal Kids Triathlon
Saturday, August 30, 2014 @ 9:00am Miramonte High School, Orinda, CA.
This race is dedicated to children from ages 6 through to High School. Norcal Kids Triathlon is a Super Sprint Triathlon dedicated to encouraging High School students and younger kids to try a new activity, remain active and remain healthy. Registration is now open, make sure you don't wait. Click Here to register today. |
Public Works and Engineering Services
Crack Sealing
Continuing from last week, the Public Works crew will be out performing the annual crack sealing of streets around the City. This work is part of the preventive maintenance that needs to be done to keep the City's roads in good condition. Streets to be crack sealed are: Robert Road, Glorietta Boulevard, Moraga Way, Bel Air Drive and Court, Parklane Drive, Meadow Park Court, Meadow Lane, Davis Road, Oak Drive, Meadowlands Court, Lavenida Road, and Alice Lane.
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Weekly Crime Statistics for 07-13-14 to 07-19-14
1 - Stolen Recovery Report Orinda BART Station
1 - Grand Theft 40 block Lost Valley Drive
1 - Traffic Stop Arrest Camino Pablo @ Santa Maria Way
6 - Auto Burglaries 60 block Brookwood Road
2 - Identity Theft Counter Report @ Orinda Police Station (2)
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 The "Community Emergency Response Team" has scheduled all-hazard training courses. The courses are part of FEMA's Citizen Corps program. This valuable course is designed to help you take care of yourself, your family, your neighbors and your neighborhood in an emergency situation. CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster preparedness where citizens learn to take independent actions that are critical to their safety. Many people will respond to others in need without training but the CERT course is designed to help them do so safely and effectively. You can take CERT training at the Orinda Library beginning Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 6:30 -9:30 pm the 6 classes and a drill are presented by Lamorinda CERT, a FEMA accredited program. Register for the classes at lamorindacert.org
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Planning Department
5th Cycle Housing Element
On August 5, 2014 at the Orinda City Council meeting which is held at 7:00pm in the Library Auditorium, staff will request additional public input and City Council direction on the alternative sites to be analyzed in the Housing Element, Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The list of sites considered during the 4th Cycle update will also be included in the City Council Staff report. In the meantime, staff is in the process of contacting owners of property that may potentially be analyzed in the EIR and working with PMC to understand the nuances of State housing law and HCD's application of the law.
Planning Commission
July 22, 2014
- 84 Mossbridge Lane - Design review and tree removal permit for a 4,925 square footsingle family residence - Continued to a date certain of August 12, 2014
- 17 Paintbrush Lane - Design review for a 4,678 square foot single family residence - Denied
- 21 Paintbrush Lane - Design review for a 4,330 square foot single family residence - Denied
- 23 Paintbrush Lane - Design review for a 4,678 square foot single family residence - Denied
- 25 Paintbrush Lane - Design review for a 4,550 square foot single family residence - Denied
August 12, 2014
- 72 La Cuesta - Design review and elevated deck permit for a 441 square foot addition with increased roof height and window - Continued from July 8.
- 84 Mossbridge - Design review and tree removal permit for a 4,925 square footsingle family residence - Continued from July 22
Zoning Administrator - Projects Approved
- 111 Van Ripper Lane - Grading on a slope greater than 15% and Exception for grading work within the creek setback and to allow retaining walls to remain on the upper bank.
- 81 Moraga Way - Commercial Use Permit for Supercuts (class B use) in a Type I space.
- 24 Brookside Road - Design Review for a 1,019 square foot addition with new second story.
New Projects
- 731 Miner Road - Design review and tree removal permit for a 2,617 square foot addition and 370 square foot covered deck
- 2 & 8 Alice Court - Minor subdivision permit to reconfigure existing scenic easement boundaries
- Vollmer Peak (Seaview Trail & Lomas Contadas Road) - Wireless communications permit to make improvements to an existing cell tower
- 6 Great Oaks Circle - Temporary event permit for a September 13, 2014 fundraiser
- 28 Tappan Lane - Grading permit for updating an existing patio
- 6 Linda Vista - Design review for a 3,539 square foot single family residence
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