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Orinda Outlook
For the week of September 1, 2014
By City Manager
Janet S. Keeter
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Public Works
The City of Orinda will be performing pavement rehabilitation work throughout the month of September and into October. The City has contracted with Ghilotti Bros., Inc. to complete the pavement work on various streets within the City. Generally the work to be performed involves first repairing base failures (potholes) then grinding the top surface of existing pavement, followed by paving an overlay of new hot mix asphalt or a slurry seal surface treatment, and finally replacing traffic striping.
2014 Paving Project
Last week the work moved to El Toyonal where pavement repairs were made prior to placing the slurry seal. This week work will move to Tara Rd.
The tentative schedule for the coming weeks is as follows:
Week of September 1st:
- Tara Road between Overhill Road and Nonie Road - base failure repairs, grinding, paving
Week of September 8th:
- Charles Hill Road between Honey Hill Road and uphill of Soule Road - Base failure repairs, grinding
Week of September 15th:
- Charles Hill Road between Honey Hill Road and uphill of Soule Road - Grinding, paving
Week of September 22nd:
- Lost Valley Road between Don Gabriel Way to 20 Lost Valley Drive - Grinding, lower utilities
Week of September 29th:
- Lost Valley Road between Don Gabriel Way to 20 Lost Valley Drive - full depth recycle, paving
- El Toyonal between Chapparal Place and Loma Vista Drive (west) - Slurry Seal
- Orindawoods Drive between Altarinda Road and Graystone Terrace - Slurry Seal
- Rheem Blvd between Glorietta Blvd. and Hall Drive - Slurry Seal
Week of October 6th:
- Traffic striping on all streets
The scheduled work is subject to change. Construction area signs and letters to property owners will advise motorists of planned work in advance. Motorists can expect minor delays and may need to use alternate routes.
For additional information, please contact the construction manager
Steve Patterson, Park Engineering at (510) 701-0319
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 PG&E Gas Line Hydrotesting
Over the next two months PG&E will be testing their existing gas line in Lombardy Lane, Dalewood Drive and Sundown Terrace.
Questions about the project should be directed to Rosaline Brown, PG&E Customer Impact Specialist. Her phone number is (415) 744-4160. The current project schedule is: - September 4th, Clearing the line for cleaning and filling
- September 24th, Administering the hydro test
- October 8th, Tie the line back into service
- October 22nd, Complete demobilization and restoration
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 Pine Grove Park Ribbon-Cutting
Date Set for September 30 at 5:30pm
The Orinda City Council cordially invites members of our community to participate in a community celebration and ribbon-cutting for the City's newest public park on September 30. Pine Grove Park has been under construction as part of the Pulte Orinda Grove project and will be open for sports play at the beginning of September. The new park includes upgraded sports turf, restrooms, and a tot lot. Pine Grove Park is located on Altarinda Road adjacent to the new Orinda Union School District building. "The Nation's 2nd Friendliest City"
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Planning Department
5th Cycle Housing Element
Planning Commission review of the First Draft of the 5th Cycle Housing Element is scheduled for September 9 with City Council consideration of the Commission's recommendations on the First Draft scheduled for September 30, 2014. In the meantime, the City's consultant, PMC is preparing the associated Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). The DEIR will include detailed analysis of alternative sites to accommodate a portion of the City's Regional Housing Needs Allocation at 20 units per acre. After the DEIR is published and circulated for public comment, the City Council will select a preferred alternative to include in the Draft Housing Element before it is approved for submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The September 9, 2014 Planning Commission Staff Report will be available on the City's website and will contain details regarding the schedule to consider the Housing Element and a summary of the organization and contents of the First Draft Housing Element.
Planning Commission
August 26, 2014
- 84 Mossbridge - Design review and tree removal permit for a 4,925 square footsingle family residence - Approved
September 9, 2014
- Review First Draft 5th Cycle Housing Element and provide recommendations for Council consideration on September 30, 2014
- Review and discussion of Wilder Development Agreement and Design Review Criteria
- 7 Bigleaf Road - Design review for a 3,796 square foot single family residence
New Projects Received
- 320, 330, 340 Tahos Road - Planning application for landslide repair project located on 320 and 340 Tahos Road. Applications to grade on slope steeper than 15% and to remove one protected 16 diameter-inch oak tree.
- 25 La Campana Road - Conceptual development review for a new 2,710 square foot single family residence
- 412 Ridge Gate Road - Elevated deck permit to expand an existing deck
- Taylor Morrison applications for five new homes in the Wilder subdivision as follows:
- 21 Wilder Road - Design review and an elevated deck permit for a new 3,761 square foot single family residence
- 23 Wilder Road - Design review for a new 2,604 square foot single family residence
- 25 Wilder Road - Design review for a new 2,604 square foot single family residence
- 27 Wilder Road - Design review and elevated deck permit for a new 4,484 square foot single family residence
- 31 Wilder Road - Design review and elevated deck permit for a new 4,870 square foot single family residence
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Orinda Grove Below Market Rate Homes
Below Market Rate Home Workshop
Approximately 35 prospective applicants for the four remaining affordable homes in the Orinda Grove subdivision attended an informational workshop on August 27, 2014. Together with representatives of Pulte Group, the City presented information regarding the homes, the eligibility criteria, ownership and resale restrictions, the application process and financing options.
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From the Office of the City Clerk
Commission Recruitment
The City Clerk's office has opened the recruitment for the following vacant Commission positions:
Planning Commission (1 mid-term)
Statement of Interest Forms will be accepted until Monday, September 8th
Historic Landmark Committee (1)
Public Works Aesthetic Review Committee (1)
Liaison to Contra Costa County Library Commission (2)
Statement of Interest Forms will be accepted until Friday, August 29th.
Please help spread the word and direct interested parties
to the City's website or to the City Clerk's office.
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 Emergency Preparedness
The City of Orinda is responsible for providing emergency operations and response to our citizens in the event of natural or man-made disasters. This includes protecting the health and safety of citizens and the preservation of lives, property and the environment from the effects of the emergency. Local government agencies in the Lamorinda area have developed plans and are maintaining appropriate levels of readiness for disaster preparedness. The City's Emergency Operations plan is tested annually by activating the Emergency Operations Center and utilizing hands-on exercises to simulate an emergency and working to obtain, schedule and disperse resources to each community as needed. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for Orinda is located at City Hall. In addition, the City works with the Red Cross to identify shelters and to assign evacuation centers based on the location of the disaster. The Red Cross recommends that each family have a Disaster Preparedness Plan in place for making sure you are able to contact and find one another. Click Here to go to the Red Cross website for more information. |
 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 |
Police Chief Mark Nagel has created a presentation to explain the ways to connect with the Orinda Police Department
Click Here to learn more!
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Weekly Crime Statistics for 8/17/14 to 8/23/14
1 - Drunk in Public Orinda Library
2 - Shoplift 20 block Orinda Way
Beverages and More
1 - Vehicle Theft 60 block La Cresta Road
1 - Identify Theft Counter Report @ Orinda PD
1 - Residential Burglary 10 block Patricia Road
1 - Auto Burglary Beverages and More
1 - Petty Theft Tara Road @ Overhill Road
1 - Traffic Accident Arrest Camino Pablo @ Moraga Way
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Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Department is Looking for Gym Attendants
The Parks and Recreation Department is hiring responsible and energetic people to serve in the role of Gym Attendant. This position is part-time and hours will vary during evenings and weekends. View the job description under Employment Opportunities/Current Openings at www.cityoforinda.org.
Upper Library Plaza to be Dedicated in Honor of Orinda's First Mayor
On Friday, September 26 at 4:00 pm, the Orinda City Council will officially rename the Upper Library Plaza in honor of Orinda's first Mayor Richard Heggie. Everyone is welcome to join the City Council in this community tribute to one of Orinda's Founders. For more information contact Michelle Lacy, Director of Parks and Recreation at mlacy@cityoforinda.org.
Behind the Scenes Tour of Levi Stadium Added to Senior Trip Line-up
Have you ever wondered what a $500,000 suite looks like? Come out on our next Senior Trip on September 18 and tour the brand new Levi's Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers and find out! We will visit the field terrace, locker rooms, premium club levels, and the green roof. Trip cost includes transportation and admission fees, lunch will be on your own at Athena Grill.
Space is limited so make sure to register online at www.cityoforinda.org or at the Orinda Community Center to secure your space.
Barcode #17911, 8:30am-3:30pm, fee $59(res)/$68(non-res.)
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"Share your bright idea to help keep Contra Costa moving"
What's your transportation vision for Contra Costa? What programs should we invest in? Should we extend BART, put more buses on the road, fix local streets, create more bike lanes, make our streets more pedestrian friendly, or improve our highways?
All these questions and more are part of an outreach effort by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and we'd like to hear your ideas to keep Contra Costa moving. CCTA is responsible for maintaining and improving Contra Costa's transportation system by planning and funding key projects, like the Caldecott Tunnel Fourth Bore, Highway 4 widening, and BART system extensions. The agency also helps maintain local streets, reduce traffic congestion, and make Contra Costa safe for bicyclists and pedestrians. Our work helps you get where you need to go!
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority is updating our Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) in collaboration with Contra Costa municipalities, local agencies, and input from the public. The CTP is a plan for the next 25 years of transportation investment in Contra Costa that outlines a vision, and establishes goals, strategies, and other actions to help make projects and programs a reality.
Our agency wants to know what transportation issues you think are important so we can prioritize where to spend valuable time and resources - BART? Buses? Highways? Local roads? Pedestrian paths? Bicycle routes? Do you have new ideas? You tell us. This is your chance to participate in setting the priorities for our transportation system and suggest your own bright ideas for new projects and programs in Contra Costa.
There are many ways you can participate:
1. Attend a public workshop to hear more about the CTP process and give your feedback. Here's a list of the upcoming workshops:- Southwest County Public Workshop: Wednesday, September 10, 2014, 7pm, Veteran's Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
- West County Public Workshop: Saturday, September 20, 2014, 1:30pm, Richmond Convention Center, Bermuda Room (enter from Nevin St.) 403 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond
- West County Public Workshop: Monday, September 22, 2014, 7pm, Hercules Community Center (Gym), 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules
- Telephone Public Workshop: Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 6pm, Dial 877-229-8493 and pin# 1126642 when prompted.
2. Participate in CCTA's online survey at: www.KeepContraCostaMoving.net, to tell us your priorities, share your bright ideas, and see what other ideas have been submitted. 3. Call 925-256-4720 or email 2014CTP@ccta.net to have a copy of CCTA's survey mailed to you We encourage you to use one of the ways listed above to participate in this important planning effort. Your opinions and ideas will help shape Contra Costa County's transportation planning for the next 25 years. Don't miss this opportunity!
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Cal Swim Teams host an Event Benefiting
Orinda Parks and Recreation
On September 28, the swim teams at Cal will participate in a unique event to benefit the Orinda community, "Swimming with the Stars". The event will feature Cal Head Women's Swim Coach Teri McKeever and Cal Head Men's Swim Coach Dave Durden and members of current and past Cal Swim and Water Polo teams. Coaches and athletes will provide insight into becoming an elite swimmer and encourage young athletes to strive for personal and academic success. Tickets include lunch, meet and greet, autographs, and demonstrations by the Cal athletes. Children in 7th grade and below can purchase a VIP ticket for an exclusive in the pool session with current and former Cal athletes. Tickets are limited and can be purchased at www.oprfoundation.org.
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