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Orinda Outlook
For the week of November 24, 2014
By City Manager
Janet S. Keeter
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In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday
the City of Orinda Offices will be closed
Thursday, November 27, 2014
& Friday, November 28, 2014
City offices will re-open Monday, December 1, 2014.
If you need to contact the Orinda Police Department for non-emergencies, during this office closure, the 24 hour Dispatch Number is: 925-284-5010
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Help the Contra Costa Humane Society and the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano by bagging food that will be distributed to hungry dogs and cats.
This program will be held at the Orinda Library on Tuesday, November 25
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages welcome.
Bags and kibble will be provided, but you are welcome to bring in non-food donations (collars, toys, kitty litter etc.) to be included.
For more information contact the Library at 925-254-2184
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For more information on Shop Small Saturday, Click Here
On November 18, 2014 the Orinda City Council officially proclaimed November 29, 2014 as Small Business Saturday in the City of Orinda!!
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Planning Department
Housing Element Update
At its meeting on November 17, the Planning Commission reviewed the third draft of the 5th Cycle Housing Element and provided a recommendation for the City Council's consideration of preferred sites to accommodate a portion of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The Planning Commission recommended (5-1, Kosla dissenting) that the Council select Alternative 3 of the associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to accommodate up to 50 multifamily residences at up to 20 units per acre. Alternative 3 consists of 1 Orinda Way, and portions of 27 Orinda Way (Rite Aid) and 10 Irwin Way (Orinda Community Church). Among the reasons the Commission recommends Alternative 3 is the proximity of the sites to the Orinda BART station and to the commercial, cultural and recreational services and amenities of the Village and Crossroads. Chair Kosla indicated he preferred Alternative 1 (Santa Maria) and all of the Commissioners noted that the two Moraga Way sites (St Marks and St John's Church sites) are the least desirable due to their relatively distant location from BART. Several Commission members stated a preference for smaller developments spread over multiple site versus accommodating all 50 units on one site.
Ten members of the public spoke at the Planning Commission meeting. Two were in favor of Alternative 3 (although one spoke in opposition to the 10 Irwin Way site), three were in opposition to the Santa Maria site, one was in opposition to Alternative 3 and three were in opposition to the Moraga Way sites. One resident expressed general support for affordable housing but did not state a siting preference. Most who spoke in opposition to a site indicated that they live near the site they opposed for selection.
At its December 9, 2014 meeting the City Council will select a preferred site(s) to insert in the draft Housing Element to accommodate a portion of the RHNA for lower income categories, authorize staff to forward the draft Housing Element to California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and review the project schedule.
The deadline to comment on the Housing Element Environmental Impact Report is 5 PM on December 1, 2014.
Planning Commission
November 17, 2014 (Monday)
- Housing Element - Recommendation provided for Council consideration
- 58 Van Tassel Lane - Design review for the removal and to allow removal of an existing 2,137 square foot single story residence and construction of a new 6,597 square foot residence - approved
December 1, 2014 (Monday)
- 731 Miner Road - Design review, elevated deck, and tree removal permits for a 2,684 square foot addition, 384 square foot elevated deck and the removal of three protected oak trees
- 5 Big Leaf Road - Design review for a new 4,790 square foot one-story, single family residence in Wilder
- 15 Big Leaf Road - Design review and elevated deck permit for a new 4,838 square foot one-story, single family residence in Wilder
Zoning Administrator
Posted
- 5 Charles Hill Place - Design review for a 595 square foot second story to an existing single story 2,383 square foot residence
- 35 Longridge Road - Design review for a 1,380 square foot addition with a new second story to an existing 1,902 square foot home
Projects Received
- 38 Wilder Road - A design review for a new 4,961 square foot single family residence
- 36 Wilder Road - A design review for a new 4,498 square foot single family residence
- 32 Wilder Road - A design review for a new 4,498 square foot single family residence
- 30 Wilder Road - A design review for a new 3,689 square foot single family residence
- 28 Wilder Road - A design review for a new 3,689 square foot single family residence
- 26 Wilder Road - A design review for a new 3,689 square foot single family residence
- 52 Ivy Drive - An exception for a retaining wall and an exception to allow a construction of a fence in the creek setback
- 41 Tappan Lane - A design review for encroachment into the right-of-way to allow an existing fence built in the right-of-way to remain in the right-of-way
- 54 Diablo View Drive - A conceptual development review for a carport addition
- 0 Moraga Way (cross street Glorietta) - A conceptual development review for a new single family residence
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NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE ON A CITY OF ORINDA
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 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.
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Crime Statistics for 11-09-14 to 11-15-14
1 - Vandalism 10 block Martha Road
1 - Grand Theft 50 block Moraga Way
2 - Traffic Stop Arrest Camino Pablo @ Camino Sobrante (2)
2 - Petty Theft 10 block Honey Hill Road
10 block Wanda Lane
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Public Works and Engineering Services
2015 Paving Projects - Council awarded the design services contract to CSG Consultants at the November 18 Council Meeting. We are scheduled to have the design work completed by the end of March and begin construction in June of 2015.
Camino Pablo Pavement Rehabilitation - Council awarded the construction contract to Ghilotti Bros., Inc. on November 18. Staff will meet with Ghilotti next month to set a start date and construction schedule.
Crossroads Area and BART Wayfinding Signage - Council awarded the design services contract to Square Peg Design to develop signage to provide directions from/to the downtown areas to BART.
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At the November 18th City Council meeting, Police Chief Nagel introduced the topic of using cameras and license plate readers as a tool for the Orinda Police Department to help prevent crime and identify suspects in the event of criminal activity in Orinda. This introduction was the first opportunity for the City Council to hear about the technology and it's use as a tool to reduce and solve crime in Orinda. It was also the first opportunity for the Council to hear from members of the community.
The Chief provided a general overview on the types of technology being used in law enforcement in neighboring cities and described how the cameras work towards identifying vehicles used in crimes. As the City Council and the community delved into the topic, there were additional questions on how this tool would be implemented and used on a daily basis. City staff is tasked with providing additional details and will be returning to City Council in January to continue the discussion.
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Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Department Integrates
QR Codes Into Marketing Efforts
Beginning with the next Activity Guide you will see QR codes included in the guide and on other marketing materials. Residents will be able to use a QR code scanner on their smartphone to be immediately directed to important information about that subject on our website. Try out the attached QR code and find out what has been happening at the Orinda Community Center. If you don't have a QR code scanner you can download one from your App Store by searching QR Code.
Thursdays Together: Card Making
Are your old holiday cards or craft supplies piling up? Recycle your old cards to make new ones to send out just in time for the holidays. Join us at Thursdays Together on December 4 and December 11, 10:00am-12:00pm at the Orinda Community Center.
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