Plans for the 7th annual Orinda Action Day are underway!
The first planning meeting will be held on
Thursday, January 29, 2015
10:00am, in the Land Home Financial offices
located in Theatre Square, Suite 146
(across from Republic of Cake and next to Pizza Napoli)
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New Year, New Services
Beginning in March 2015, Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste Services) will be the collection company for your trash, recycling and yard trimmings/food scraps carts. You'll notice some exciting changes, including new low-emission, state-of-the-art collection trucks, different-colored collection carts and an expanded range of services. Keep an eye out for direct mail from Republic Services in early 2015 with all the details. In addition, the next issue of "Diversions", the quarterly newsletter from the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority (CCCSWA) will arrive in mailboxes in February and March and will provide a complete review of the new services.
 For up to date information on the new services, please plan to attend the Orinda City Council Meeting on February 3rd, 2015 at 7:00pm.
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Parks and Recreation
Lamorinda Wrestling, New to Orinda Parks & Recreation
New this winter to the City of Orinda is the Lamorinda Wrestling Club. This program is designed to teach children ages 6 to 14 the fundamentals of wrestling including attacking, defense, counters, and escapes while also instilling the values of hard work, humility, self-discipline, confidence and respect. Program Director Chris Harrick is the grandson of legendary hall of fame wrestling Coach Steve Harrick. Currently there are two classes that meet twice a week with a total of 23 children enrolled. We are happy to have added this program and excited to see it develop over time. More information can be found at www.lamowrestling.com.
Thursdays Together, Specialty Days
Every week you can drop-in for free at the Orinda Community Center, Room 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for games, a chat, or to meet new people. Twice a month Thursdays Together will have a special activity planned. Here's what's coming up: January 29, Learn to play Mah-Jongg; February 12, Valentine Making; February 19, Learn to Play Mah-Jongg. Thursdays Together welcomes those 50 years and older.
Sports Field Maintenance
Annual maintenance was performed on Wilder sports fields 1 and 2. The first step was an initial thorough inspection of the fields to maintain a consistent playing surface and was followed by removing large debris items. Next a drag brush was used to reduce uneven wear patterns and deviations that could lead to injury. This was followed by brush vacuuming which removes the smaller debris, dead fibers, and most importantly airborne particulates such as dead skin and bio-contaminates. An additional magnetic sweep picked up any loose metal hazards such as bobby pins or barrettes. To finish off the job, the field was sprayed with a neutral disinfectant which will help to eliminate bacteria.
Recreation and Summer Camp Fair
The Parks and Recreation Department is busy planning the first Recreation and Summer Camp fair. The event will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 10:00am to 1:00pm, will provide adults the opportunity to meet summer day camp staff and specialty class instructors. All registrations completed during the fair for classes listed in the Winter/Spring Activity Guide and Summer Camps brochure, will receive 10% off all fees. Please visit Orinda's Parks & Recreation Facebook page to share the event with friends and to be entered into a raffle.
Daydreaming About Summer?
Summer movies in the park are being selected now! Let your voice be heard! Click Here! To choose your favorites! Movies will be held at the Orinda Community Center at dusk on Thursdays, June 25, July 9 and 23, August 6 and 20. Make your selections today as the survey will conclude on February 9th.
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Crime Statistics for 01/11/15 to 01/17/15
1 - Auto Burglary Wilder Blvd @ EB Hwy 24
1 - Computer Fraud 10 block Altarinda Road
1 - Miscellaneous Burglary 50 Via Floreado
1 - Identify Theft 10 block Hall Drive
1 - Violation of a Restraining Order 10 block Orinda Way
1 - In Custody Theft Arrest Orinda Safeway
1 - Domestic Disturbance 10 block Lost Valley Drive
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Upcoming Community Activities
ORINDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON
Save the date: February 20, 2015
COMEDY NIGHT - LIVE AT THE ORINDA
Save the date: March 6, 2015
Orinda Action Day
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Trivia Bee - Orinda Chamber & Orinda Rotary!
Save the date: April 24, 2015
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Planning Department
Planning Commission
January 22, 2015 (Thursday)
- 21 Wilder Road - Design review and an elevated deck permit for a new 3,761 square foot single family residence (denied 5-1 with Kosla dissenting)
- 23 Wilder Road - Design review for a new 2,604 square foot single family residence (approved 6-0)
- 25 Wilder Road - Design review for a new 2,604 square foot single family residence (approved 6-0)
- 27 Wilder Road - Design review and elevated deck permit for a new 4,484 square foot single family residence (approved 6-0)
- 31 Wilder Road - Design review and elevated deck permit for a new 4,870 square foot single family residence (approved 6-0)
January 27, 2015
- 31 Paintbrush Lane - Design review for a new 5,429 square foot single family residence
- 33 Paintbrush Lane - Design review for a new 5,396 square foot single family residence
- 67 Muth - Design review for a new 3,863 square foot single family residence on a vacant lot
- 33 Lombardy - Design review for a new 2,719 square foot addition and aesthetic roof line remodel, to an existing 4,506 square foot single story home
- 10 Frogs Leap - Design review for a new 2,902 adjusted square foot single family home in the Wilder (on consent calendar)
- 11 Big Leaf Road - Design review and elevated deck permit for a new 3,792 square foot single family residence (on consent calendar)
February 10, 2015
- 138 Oak Road - Design review resubmittal for a new 4,680 adjusted square foot single-family residence on a vacant lot.
- Wilder Landscape Master Plan - Clarification and revision of the tree planting requirements on the residential lots in the Wilder subdivision.
Projects Received
- 54 Diablo View Road - Exception permit for a one car garage that encroaches into the front yard setback 268 square feet
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County Connection Launches
Mobility Management Pilot Program
Sales tax and Freedom grants fund expanded transit service options for Contra Costa County
County Connection's Board of Directors recently authorized a pilot program to grow mobility management in Contra Costa County in partnership with Senior Helpline Services to better align and optimize regional and local transit resources to community mobility needs. The concept of mobility management, which offers a full range of well synchronized mobility services within a community, is a growing trend in the public transportation sector. Senior Helpline Services will spearhead cooperative regional transportation planning by first developing an inventory of available services from transportation entities, expand and standardize travel training, expand transportation information and referral programs, and develop a coordinated vehicle maintenance program.
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