Orinda residents will find it a little easier to vote this upcoming election, as the County Elections Office has teamed up with the Orinda City Clerk to offer a convenient "CoCo Vote-N-Go" drop off location prior to and on Election Day at City Hall in Orinda, at 22 Orinda Way.

The distinguishable red box is available during normal city business hours Monday - Friday 8am -  5pm (Closed between Noon - 1pm). City staff members will also have the popular "I Voted" stickers upon request for those who drop off their ballots.

Brentwood, Antioch, Pittsburg, San Ramon, Orinda, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Richmond, San Pablo, Hercules, and Pinole are among the cities who are also participating in this effort in Contra Costa County.

The secure, steel drop-off box is in place at the Orinda City Hall located at 22 Orinda Way! 

Ballots may also be dropped off 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the County Elections Office in Martinez, located at 555 Escobar St., or at any polling place on Election Day.

For more information, contact Michele Olsen, City Clerk at molsen@cityoforinda.org or at 925-253-4221.

Camino Pablo Pavement Rehabilitation Project: The Camino Pablo Pavement Rehabilitation project was advertised for bids on September 30^th. The project involves grinding the existing asphalt surface and replacing it with new hot mix asphalt along Camino Pablo between Brookwood Road and Miner Road; and along Brookwood Road between Camino Pablo and Moraga Way. Signal work, striping, and signage will also be updated within the project limits, in particular at the Camino Pablo intersections with Brookwood Road and Santa Maria. This project is funded by transportation sales tax dollars through the Contra Costa Transportation Authority. We currently have 13 plan holders and bids will be opened on Tuesday October 28^th at 2:00 p.m.   Anyone who wishes to view the bid documents can visit the City's Online Plan Room at www.blueprintexpress.com/public.html.

It's Time for Routine Drainage Maintenance

 

The City requires that watercourses - both natural and man-made - be maintained so that storm water will flow unimpeded on its path to either San Pablo Reservoir or the Upper San Leandro Reservoir.   The rainy days are just around the corner, so it's time for property owners to do some routine drainage maintenance to ensure that the City's waterways are kept cleared and flowing throughout the rainy season.

 

While the City inspects and maintains public watercourses and storm drain facilities, private property owners have the following drainage maintenance responsibilities:

 

• Cleaning and maintaining driveway culverts and drainage ditches alongside the street property frontage.
• Cleaning and maintaining culverts underneath and ditches along private roads.
• Cleaning and maintaining creeks, drainage ditches, and any other stormwater facilities (pipes, inlets ,etc.) that flow through the property.

The City's Public Works Department is responsible for issuing a drainage notice to property owners if watercourses on the property are not maintained according to the municipal code.

 

Leaves and other yard waste clog storm drains and creeks and can impede the flow of water and cause flooding. Whenever rain is forecast, please remember to inspect and clean your creek, drainage ditch, gutters, and/or driveway culvert of debris that could obstruct the flow of water.

   
"The Nation's 2nd Friendliest City"

Planning Commission (3)

Parks & Recreation Commission (3)

Citizens' Infrastructure Oversight Commission (3)

Finance Advisory Committee (3)

Public Works Aesthetic Review Committee (3)

Public Safety Committee (2)

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (4)

Historic Landmark Committee (1)

The City of Orinda is also seeking applications from resident volunteers to serve as the City's Liaison to the following local agencies:

Representative on the Contra Costa County Library Commission (2)

Contra Costa Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee (1)

Statement of Interest forms are available from the Orinda City Clerk's Office,  

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, December 19, 2014 at 5:00pm.

Qualified applicants for City Commission and Committee appointments will be invited to interview before the full City Council.

  Upcoming Events 

 

TRAVEL LECTURE: BHUTAN

Wednesday, November 5 at 6:30 pm 

 

Bay Area resident John Leupold, founder of Champaca Journeys, has made 19 visit to Bhutan since 2007.  He describes Bhutan as the most remarkable place he has ever visited and enjoys sharing his insights into Bhutan.  The presentation is one hour with images of architecture, mountains, wildlife, and people, and will be in the Gallery Room.   

 

A Documentary Film by Brian Iglesias and Anton Sattler

Crime Statistics for 10/12/14 to 10/18/14

1 - Identity Theft                             20 block Orinda Way

2 - Violation Custody Order           Glorietta Elementary School

1 - Auto Burglary                            McCaulou's parking lot

1 - Residential Burglary                 10 block Warford Terrace

1 - Burglary                                    10 block Muth Drive

1 - Petty Theft from Vehicle            Library

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Community Meetings on Drought Response and Rates

EBMUD invites you to attend a special community meeting of the EBMUD Board of Directors and hear the latest on the status of current and projected water supplies, the cost of drought, potential drought rates and water conservation tips.  

Dates and Locations  

Wednesday, October 29
 City of Richmond Council Chambers

440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804

Wednesday, November 5
 EBMUD Administration Building

375 11th Street, Oakland, CA 94607

Wednesday, November 19
Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Avenue

Castro Valley, CA 94546
 
All meetings are from 6:30 pm - 8 pm  

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