City of Orinda est 1985
 Orinda Outlook 

For the week of November 10
, 2014

       By City Manager

     Janet S. Keeter

  Upcoming Events  

 
FREE FILM SHOWING

Wednesday, November 12, 2014 @ 6:30 p.m.

Orinda Theatre
One of the many overlooked stories of the Korean War:
CHOSIN
When the world lost hope, they never lost faith in each other
A Documentary Film by Brian Iglesias and Anton Sattler
Outnumbered and trapped behind enemy lines, 15,000 U.S. Marines fight miles to freedom, saving the lives of 100,000 refugees.
After 60 years of silence, the men who survived tell their story.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


Gary Beaudoin, author of
Unbroken Web:
The Art of Ellen & Lucy Begay
will offer a Navajo Weaving presentation at Orinda Library on 

Monday, November 17, 2014 at 2:00pm  

Please join us in the Garden Room for a Collector's Perspective  

on Native textiles for this FREE Library Program, No Registration  Required!!

 
"Longtime art collector Gary Beaudoin gives readers a rare glimpse into the world of modern Navajo (or Din�) weavers in his book. Beaudoin and the three generations of Begay weavers--grandmother Mary, mother Lucy, and daughter Ellen--celebrate the spirit of the Southwest in a profoundly personal way. The freshly redesigned work features nineteen exquisite wool textiles crafted by the Begay women, complete with notes about the inspirations and traditions behind the creation of each. Color photographs show the textiles, the weavers at work, and the timeless landscapes that have inspired their ancestors for centuries." 

Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Orinda Library at:

925-254-2184
UPDATE - UPDATE - UPDATE

New Day and Date
for
Mayor's Brown Bag Lunch 

If you would like to have
"Lunch with the Mayor",
the next session will be held on
Wednesday,
 November 19, 2014 at Noon.
We will meet in the Planning Department Lobby of City Hall
located in the lower level of 22 Orinda Way.  

No RSVP is necessary - just pack a lunch and join the Mayor for an informal lunchtime talk on the services provided by our Planning Department.   
 
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Public Works

     

2015 Paving Projects - The Orinda City Council recently approved the list of roads that will be repaired with the Measure J bond funds in 2015. This list includes approximately $5 million worth of repairs to the City's worst residential roads. The summary list and map of all the roads that will be repaired in 2015 using funds from Gas Tax, County Return to Source, Measure L Sales Tax and Measure J Bond can be found on the City website at www.cityoforinda.org. Over the next several months the City will be preparing the plans and specifications for construction. The projects are scheduled to begin construction in late May or June of 2015.

 

"The Nation's 2nd Friendliest City"
Housing Element Update

 

Upcoming Meeting Dates

Regarding Sites for Multifamily Zoning

 

When:

  • Planning Commission Meeting -  November 17, 2014 at 7 PM
  • City Council Meeting - December 9, 2014 at 7PM

Where:

Orinda Library Auditorium

26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA

 

Objective:

Obtain public input on which site(s) to zone to accommodate multifamily residences.

 

Why:

Meet the requirements of State law to establish zoning that will allow property owners the option to develop housing.

 

Additional Information:

Draft Housing Element and associated Draft Environmental Impact Report available at www.cityoforinda.org, City Hall and Orinda Library Please send any comments on the Housing Element Update to Christina Ratcliffe, AICP, Senior Planner at: [email protected]
 

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For more information on Shop Small Saturday, Click Here
 
Join us on November 18, 2014 at 7:00pm as the Orinda City Council officially proclaims November 29, 2014 as Small Business Saturday in the City of Orinda!!  
 
    
NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE ON A CITY OF ORINDA
                                  COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE
  
The City of Orinda is seeking applications from
resident volunteers
to serve on the City's:

 

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 [email protected]    

 

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.

 

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Crime Statistics for 10-26-14 to 11-01-14

 
 
1 - Petty Theft from Vehicle           400 block Moraga Way

1 - Theft of Access Card                50 block Moraga Way

   

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Parks and Recreation

Meeting to Discuss Orinda Mini-Park Design on November 12, 2014

The Parks and Recreation Commission will host a public input meeting regarding the Orinda Mini-Park on Wednesday, November 12th at 7 pm at the Orinda Community Center. The Mini-Park is located on leased land from PG&E at the corner of Camino Pablo and Brookwood Road. If you are interested in providing input regarding the renovation of this important property then please plan to attend this meeting. For questions please contact Michelle Lacy, Director of Parks and Recreation at [email protected]or 925-253-4202.


 The City would like to thank the four Orinda Garden Clubs  

for replacing the old concrete aggregate pots in the Crossroads  

with beautiful new pots and plants!  What an improvement!

Sign-up to Receive Calendar of Senior Programs and Activities
Orinda Parks and Recreation Department is happy to introduce the new Happening in the Hills Senior Calendar! Calendars are mailed out monthly and will have special event information, new sessions, and other activities and outings taking place that month.

Calendars are available at the Community Center or you can add yourself to our mailing list to receive a copy sent directly to you by calling (925) 254-2445.
  
This month we are looking forward to the
38th Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 22, at the
Orinda Community Center, 9:30am-4:30pm.  
 
Over 55 local exhibitors will feature wares including home d�cor, one-of-a-kind jewelry, specialty foods, eco-friendly products, custom-made quilts, holiday decorations, woman's accessories, children's accessories, ceramics, pet accessories, glass art, books and much, much more!   

 

The Holiday Bazaar is sponsored by the Orinda Community Center Auxiliary and the Orinda Park and Recreation Foundation. Proceeds from the Bazaar pay for the annual Concert Series and improvements to the Orinda Community Center.

 

Santa Claus is expected to be visiting from the North Pole, so bring your cameras and your children's wish lists!  A Children's craft area, as well as Scooter the clown will be available. Performances will be done by local groups. You won't want to miss this beloved home town tradition!

 
Questions? Please contact Jennifer Weiss at
[email protected]

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Planning Department

 

Planning Commission

October 28, 2014

  • 37 Hillcrest - Design review for a 1,887 square foot addition including a new second story, to an existing 1,298 adjusted square foot home - approved
  • 6 Great Oak Circle - Historical landmark application to designate the 6 Great Oaks Circle as a historical landmark - continued to November 12
  • 19 La Encinal - Design review extension request - approved

 November 12, 2014 (Wednesday)

  • 58 Van Tassel - Design review to allow removal of an existing 2,137 square foot single story residence and construction of a new 6,597 square foot residence
  • 6 Great Oak Circle - Historical landmark designation application to landmark 6 Great Oaks Circle
  • 7 Estates Court - Design review for a new 4,587 square foot single family residence on a vacant lot
  • Complete Streets - General Plan text amendment to implement the California Complete Streets Act of 2008

 November 17, 2014 (Monday)

  • Review of the Draft 5th Cycle Housing Element update and discussion and recommendation of preferred alternative for multifamily housing zoning location(s)

 Zoning Administrator

Approved

  • 412 Ridge Gate - Elevated deck permit to modify an existing 800 square foot deck resulting in a 1,040 square foot elevated deck
  • 1 Scenic Court - Elevated deck permit to demolish the two existing decks which total 550 square feet and construct a new 860 square foot elevated deck

 Projects Received -

  • 36 Valley View Drive - Design review, elevated deck and tree removal permit to allow construction of a new 5,391 square foot single family home
  • 650 Orindawoods Drive - Tree removal permit to remove a 30-diameter inch oak tree
  • 22 Warford Terrace - Design review to allow a 1,497 square foot addition to an existing single family residence
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The Orinda Association's "Seniors Around Town" Ride Program Seeks Volunteer Drivers!  Volunteer drivers for Seniors Around Town provide an invaluable service to Orinda senior neighbors in need.  As a volunteer, you decide how often and how far you want to offer rides.

The program offers rides Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm.  If you are an Orinda resident between the ages of 25-75, you can be a driver!  
If you would like to register as a driver, you may visit the Orinda Association office at 26 Orinda Way, Orinda Library Plaza, Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm.  Or call for an appointment at 925-402-4506.  For additional information, you may also visit us on the web at: www.orindaassociation.org.

The Orinda Association would like your nominations for Volunteer of the Year and the William Penn Mott Environmental Award!
This annual celebration honors the citizen or group which has displayed outstanding contributions through volunteer efforts that benefit the community and the citizen or group which has displayed outstanding contributions in the area of education and/or preservation of our environment.

Nominations are welcome from individuals or groups. Click here for a nomination form, or pick up a form at the OA office at 26 Orinda Way.  Then send in your nomination via post, e-mail or fax.  The Orinda Association Board of Directors makes the final selection based on the recommendations of the nominees on December 1st.  The winners will be honored at a dinner at the Orinda Country Club and will join a long list of outstanding citizens who have helped to form and preserve our wonderful community.

For additional information, please contact the Orinda Association at:
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA  94563    
Phone:  (925) 254-0800    
  

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Happy Carmapooling!

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For more information, visit the Rideshare page at 511.org. Carma is not a 511 product or service. 



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.  The next meeting will be held:

 

Wednesday, November 19
Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Avenue

Castro Valley, CA 94546
  6:30 pm - 8 pm  

Janet Keeter
City Manager
  
We would like to hear from you!
Send your comments or questions to:
or call 925-253-4291