City of Orinda est 1985
 Orinda Outlook 

For the week of December 15, 2014

       By City Manager

     Janet S. Keeter
 
    
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 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 11/3014 to 12/06/14

 

1 - Out on Investigation Arrest                 California Shakespeare Theatre

1 - Suspicious Subject Arrest                   500 block Bear Creek Road

1 - Identity Theft                                       60 block Moraga Way

3 - In Custody Theft Arrest                       Orinda Safeway (3)

1 - Forgery                                                Counter Report at Orinda PD

1 - Traffic Accident Arrest                         Camino Pablo @ Brookwood Road

1 - Threats                                                100 block Orchard Road

1 - Traffic Stop Arrest                                Vashell Way @ Moraga Way

1 - Petty Theft                                            100 block Canon Drive
Monteverde Project/Orinda Satellite Rotary Club

On Saturday, December 13th, the Orinda Satellite Rotary Club prepared welcome baskets for the newest members of the Orinda community.  Residents at Monteverde received baskets that included information about Orinda Community Center activities for seniors, cookies, candy, and other items. The Orinda Satellite Rotary Club crew enjoyed working with Eden Housing staff on the project to welcome the new Monteverde residents. Along with the preparation of the welcome baskets and 6 carts for shopping and laundry, Rotarians delivered the baskets to residents.  

 

 


























Service above self!

Parks and Recreation

 

Seniors Around Town Celebrates 10 Years of Service

   

On Monday, December 8, Parks and Recreation staff attended the Seniors Around Town's holiday celebration. This year was the 10 year anniversary of their service! Riders and volunteer drivers enjoyed time together outside of their cars and were surprised by Miramonte High School's Choir who sang several holiday favorites. The Orinda Association makes this senior rider service program possible and aids many seniors in the community by easing the stress of transportation by taking them to appointments and ultimately helping seniors stay in their homes. Volunteer drivers are always needed. For more information on this program or to volunteer, visit http://orindaassociation.org/seniors-around-town/.   
Planning Department

 

Amendment to the Circulation Element of the General Plan


 

Consistent with the Complete Streets Act of 2008 and to be eligible for funding through MTC's One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) program, Planning Department staff prepared a draft amendment to the Orinda General Plan to incorporate the "Complete Streets" concepts of State law.  The Planning Commission reviewed the draft General Plan amendment at its November 12 and December 11, 2014 meetings and passed a resolution recommending Council adoption of amendments to the Circulation Element of the General Plan.  The Commission's recommendations will be presented to the City Council for consideration at its January 13, 2015 meeting.

 

As recommended by the Planning Commission, the General Plan will include guiding and implementing policies to plan for a "transportation network that meets the needs of all users of roads..." Dubbed "Complete Roadways" (to account for the fact that Orinda has roads, lanes, ways, caminos, etc. and no "streets") the proposed policies state that the City will plan transportation projects to include features such as bicycle lanes, pedestrian paths, crosswalks, sidewalk bulb-outs, and public transit facilities, as determined by the City Council in its sole descretion to be contextually appropriate and feasible.

 

Planning Commission

 

January 6, 2015 (1st Tuesday of the month)

  • 5 & 7 Oak Knoll - Grading and tree removal permit
  • 172 Moraga Way - Minor subdivision modification
  • 264-160-030 Canon - Design review, elevated deck permit and tree removal permit for a new 3,761 adjusted square foot two-story single family residence, with a 221 square foot elevated deck - continued from November 17 meeting
  • 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

Zoning Administrator

Posted

  • 2 Theatre Square Suite 103 - Commercial use permit and design review to operate a wine lounge in the downtown commercial district per Section 17.8.5 of the Zoning Code. Proposed service will include wine and small plates of food. Hours of operation are proposed to be Mon-Thu 11 AM to 10 PM and Fri, Sat & Sun 11 AM to 12 AM.Design review is required because the project consists of exterior changes, including adding large glass doors and a small fenced outdoor dining area in the front.
  • Wilder Ball Field #2 - Sign permit and variance applications to allow an 8' x 18' LED scoreboard approximately 20 feet high.  The project includes four 2' x 4.5' community sponsor signs along the bottom of the scoreboard. 

 Projects Received

  • 35 El Toyonal - Elevated deck permit for a 804 square foot elevated deck at the rear of the home
  • 91 Loma Vista - Lot line adjustment application to merge two parcels
  • 138 Oak Road - Design review for a new 4,680 square foot single family residence
  • 55 Oakwood Road - Design review, exception, and tree removal permit for a new 2,588 square foot single family residence
They're BACK!!



Thank you to the Orinda Garden Clubs and Boy Scout Troop #237 for installing holiday wreaths throughout the city!
Janet Keeter
City Manager
  
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