City Clerk Updates
City Council Meeting Highlights - March 3, 2015
Here are a few highlights from the March 3rd City Council Meeting
Items for the Good of the City
- Received Update on the Success of the 2nd Annual Can's for a Cause Program
- Issued Proclamation Recognizing March as Prescription Drug Awareness Month
- Recognized Orinda Teen Advisory Council (OTAC) members for their
completion of Red Watch Band Training
Orinda Intermediate School Sidewalk Master Plan
After receiving public input from the neighborhood, the City Council directed staff to further refine and prioritize potential phasing of a master plan. Additionally, City Council directed staff to engage the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) and neighbors as the City proceeds with further evaluating the project.
Parking Study of Downtown Crossroads and Village
After hearing a staff presentation and receiving input from members of the public, including the Chamber of Commerce, Council directed staff to prepare a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) to bring back at a future Council Meeting.
Pacific Municipal Consultants (PMC) Contract Augmentation
The City Council approved the contract augmentation for the Housing Element and Associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
This new feature of the Orinda Outlook is meant to serve as a highlight of items from the most recent City Council Meeting. To view the meeting in its entirety or review meeting materials including Agenda, Minutes and Staff Reports please Click Here!
Upcoming City Council and Commission Meetings:
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Planning Commission - CANCELLED
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Citizens Infrastructure Oversight Commission
6:30 p.m. Sarge Littlehale Community Room
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Parks & Recreation Commission 7:00p.m.
Community Center - Room 7
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Presentation on the USS Potomac: The Floating White House
Wednesday, March 11, 6:30 pm
Library Garden Room - Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Please join us for a presentation
by the USS Potomac Speakers Bureau's Bill Hodges
Learn the fascinating history and incredible journey that brought the Potomac to the West Coast, including: when the Potomac served as Franklin D. Roosevelt's Presidential Yacht, was purchased by Elvis, impounded at Treasure Island after being used to smuggle drugs by other owners, and sunk unexpectedly in San Francisco Bay before being beautifully restored.
This program is free and open to the public. Preregistration is not required.
For more information, contact Adriana Nino, anino@ccclib.org or Beth Girshman, bgirshma@ccclib.org, or call 925-254-2184, ext 15
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Orinda's Measure J Bond Issuance is Getting Closer!
This week, S&P notified us that the City has been assigned a "AAA" rating for the general obligation bonds. This is the highest rating on S&P's rating scale. S&P has also affirmed a "AA+" rating for the City's outstanding COPs. They highlighted the City's very strong local economy, wealth levels and City financials all attributing to the rating outcome.
Congratulations to all and a big thank you to Susan Mahoney, Director of Finance, who helped shepherd us through the process.
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Public Works and Engineering Services
PG&E Street Light Conversion to LED - Starting in late summer of this year PG&E will begin converting the City's street lights to new energy efficient LED's. Staff attended a coordination meeting with PG&E on Wednesday where they laid out the plan and a rough schedule for Contra Costa County. Orinda has 94 street lights that will be replaced under this program. As we get closer to the replacement date, PG&E will start an outreach program to inform the City's residents of the project details.
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 DROP-OFF BOXES RETURN TO CONTRA COSTA CITY HALLS THIS SPRING Residents will be able to save postage and time with expanding vote-by-mail program Contra Costa residents residing in the 7th Senatorial District will find it easier to vote in the upcoming March 17th Special Primary Election, as the County Elections Office and City Clerks are again teaming up to provide convenient "CoCo Vote-N-Go" drop off locations prior to and on Election Day. For more information about voting by mail, call 925-335-7800 or visit the County Elections website at www.cocovote.us.
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Upcoming Community Activities
Orinda Action Day
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Trivia Bee - Orinda Chamber and Orinda Rotary!
Save the date: April 24, 2015
State of the City Luncheon with Orinda Chamber and Orinda Rotary
Save the Date: April 29, 2015
Click Here for more information!
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Planning Department
Senior Planner, Christina Ratcliffe Accepts New Job
Christina announced that March 18th will be her last day of employment with the City of Orinda. Christina has been instrumental in moving forward several important projects in the Planning Department. We are sad to see her leave yet proud of her career advancement as she fills her new role as the Community Development Director with the City of Benicia.
Please join us in congratulating her on her new job and thanking her for her service to the City of Orinda over the past year and a half.
Planning Commission
March 10, 2015 - Meeting cancelled
March 19, 2015 - Thursday
- Housing Element and Environmental Impact Report
Zoning Administrator
Posted
- 6 Rabble Road - Application to permit building of retaining walls on a slope greater than 15 %
- 31 Vista Del Orinda - Application to permit grading, retaining walls and drainage improvements constructed without a permit.
Projects Received
- 120 Sleepy Hollow Lane - Exception application to enclose a carport that is in the front setback.
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Parent Education evening-Marijuana: It's everywhere.
What does a parent need to know?
Come hear Dean Blumberg, Ph. D., MFT, CACD-Adolescent and Family Programs Manager, Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco speak on:
- What's new out there and what to look for.
- How to talk to your kids for prevention and/or if you think they're already using.
Thursday March 19th, 6:30-8:00pm. Miramonte library.
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Invitation to a Special Screening of A short-film documentary about a rising high school senior who sets out to uncover the growing problem of teens abusing prescription medicine
in his hometown  Followed by a Panel Discussion and Q&A Date: 3-25-15 Orinda Theater at 4 Orinda Theater Square 6:30pm - 8:30pm MODERATOR Jaime RichProgram Director, Center for Human Development PANELISTS April Rovero Founder/CEO National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse Tom Gilmore Local Parent Advocate Jason Lechner Program Director Muir Wood Adolescent and Family Services EVENT SPONSORED BY Lamorinda Alcohol Policy Coalition
National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse RxSafe Lamorinda Registration: Click Here!
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Lend a hand to beautify our community!
Orinda Action Day
of Community Service
Sponsored by Orinda Community Foundation
in partnership with City of Orinda
Lend a hand Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 9 am to noon for Orinda Action Day of Community Service to beautify our community. Check in at Orinda Library Plaza beginning 9 am; light refreshments available. Volunteers receive free tee shirts. Projects happen 9 am - noon. Report back successes at noon after project completed to Library Plaza, enjoy music and light lunch for volunteers. Click below to sign up as volunteer(s):
Help clean up our community...
Projects are available in the following categories.
Many are within walking distance of the Library.
Kids under age 12 are welcome with parent or youth leader supervision.
* Downtown Clean-Up
* BART area
* School Projects
* Creeks/Streams/Paths
* Parks/Gardening
Be prepared to lend a hand...
Don't forget to bring hat, sunblock, water and tools as needed for your project. Wear suitable work clothes and closed toe shoes. Trash bags and light refreshments are provided
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On Wednesday, March 4th at 11:48am Orinda PD were dispatched to Del Rey Elementary School due to a report of a 1st grade student seeing an adult male, dressed in blue, with red hair, carrying a gun and walking in or near the creek bed. Upon arrival, the school was already locked down and officers from Orinda, Lafayette, and Moraga set a perimeter and conducted a grounds search with assistance from a CHP helicopter. Nothing was found around the school and officers proceeded to do a room to room search to clear the school. The suspicious person was never found and an accounting of all the students took place.
Two Nixle alerts were broadcast along with several media inquiries. I would like to commend Del Rey School for doing an outstanding job with the kids. The classrooms were quiet, the kids were out of sight, sitting low to the ground with proper cover and the doors were locked. Although the suspicious person was not found, this was a great opportunity for the police to respond to this type of incident and work with school officials on communication and logistics.
To subscribe to Nixle, please visit www.nixle.com and follow the instructions. It's a free service and has become a valuable communication tool. Crime Statistics for 2/22/15 to 2/28/15
1 - Traffic Stop Arrest Hwy 24 @ Fish Ranch Road
1 - Vandalism 20 block Don Gabriel Way
1 - Public Nuisance Arrest 10 block Theatre Square
2 - Domestic Disturbance Arrest 500 block Moraga Way
60 block Rheem Blvd
1 - Identify Theft Counter Report at Orinda PD
1 - Fraud under False Pretenses Bank of the West
1 - Vandalism 10 block Camino Encinas
1 - Suspicious Vehicle Stop Fish Ranch Road @ WB Hwy 24
1 - Litter 10 block Whitehall Drive
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Parks and Recreation
Pine Grove Park Awarded Outstanding Facility/Outstanding Park
The Parks and Recreation Department recently submitted an award application to the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) District 3 Annual Awards Program. Out of the six award categories, Orinda submitted Pine Grove Park for the Outstanding Facility/Outstanding Park Agency Showcase Award. This award recognizes excellence in design of completed park, park feature, aquatic center, recreation and/or cultural facilities intended for public use. The nominated project could have been new construction or a rehabilitation project that demonstrates high standards of planning, design, community involvement, operation and maintenance, quality of aesthetics, usability, accessibility and versatility. The application needed to meet all of the following criteria: need, appropriateness, resourcefulness, accomplishment, and mission.
On February 26, Pine Grove Park was awarded the Agency Showcase Award for
Outstanding Facility/Outstanding Park during the CPRS District 3 2014 Awards and Installation Luncheon. Michelle Lacy, Director of Parks and Recreation, and staff were in attendance to accept the award for the City of Orinda.
District 3 of CPRS represents all of the organizations, agencies and professionals in the
Parks and Recreation field in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
First Recreation and Summer Camp Fair a Success
Saturday, February 28th marked the first Recreation and Summer Camp Fair organized by the Parks and Recreation Department. The event provided those the opportunity to explore Orinda's recreation programming for all ages. Despite the questionable weather, community members arrived Saturday to meet summer day camp staff and specialty class instructors steadily throughout the event. Instructors were appreciative of the opportunity to meet with community members and answer any questions they may have had. Those that registered during the event benefited from the 10% off of class fees for programs listed in the Winter/Spring guide and Summer Camps brochure. The event was so well received by the community that the department is looking forward to bringing it back next year.
Lamorinda Nature Walk & Bird-Watching
Now is the best time of year to stretch your legs, explore a new trail, and spot the wildlife around you. Join the Lamorinda Nature Walk and Bird Watching group every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as they explore local trails and parks. Last week, the thirteen in attendance were able to spot and identify 23 different bird species! To get more information or weekly destinations for this free program contact the Orinda Community Center at (925) 254-2445.
Cute, Cuddly and Well Trained
Dogs can be wonderful companions, even more so if they are well trained. Instructor Bonnie Brown Cali believes so which is why she has been training dogs in the Bay Area since 1989. Her classes that are offered through the Parks and Recreation Department can assist dog owners at any level and provide owners a safe place to socialize and teach their dog's new skills. To learn a little more about her classes, click here. For more information or to register, call the Orinda Community Center at (925) 254-2445.
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The California Transportation Plan (CTP) provides a long-range policy framework to meet our future mobility needs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The CTP defines goals, performance-based policies, and strategies to achieve our collective vision for California's future statewide, integrated, multimodal transportation system. The plan envisions a sustainable system that improves mobility and enhances our quality of life. To learn more about the development of the CTP, please browse through the CTP 2040 Fact Sheet. For more information click here.
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Parent Education evening-Marijuana: It's everywhere.
What does a parent need to know?
Come hear Dean Blumberg, Ph. D., MFT, CACD-Adolescent and Family Programs Manager, Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco speak on:
- What's new out there and what to look for.
- How to talk to your kids for prevention and/or if you think they're already using.
Thursday March 19th, 6:30-8:00pm. Miramonte library.
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Invitation to a Special Screening of A short-film documentary about a rising high school senior who sets out to uncover the growing problem of teens abusing prescription medicine
in his hometown Followed by a Panel Discussion and Q&A Date: 3-25-15 Orinda Theater at 4 Orinda Theater Square 6:30pm - 8:30pm MODERATOR Jaime RichProgram Director, Center for Human Development PANELISTS April Rovero Founder/CEO National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse Tom Gilmore Local Parent Advocate Jason Lechner Program Director Muir Wood Adolescent and Family Services EVENT SPONSORED BY Lamorinda Alcohol Policy Coalition
National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse RxSafe Lamorinda Registration: Click Here!
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