Public Works and Engineering Services
Camino Pablo Pavement Rehabilitation - Ghilotti Bros., Inc. was awarded the construction contract for the Camino Pablo Pavement Rehabilitation project, which is funded by sales tax revenue through the Contra Costa Transportation Authority. Expected duration of the project is between 10-12 weeks. Construction is expected to start within the next two weeks, beginning with concrete demolition around the curb returns and driveway replacements near the Camino Pablo/Brookwood Road intersection. In addition ADA accessible ramps will be installed or upgraded along Camino Pablo at the major intersections of Santa Maria, Camino Sobrante, and Orinda Way. In addition, signal upgrades will be performed at Santa Maria Way and Brookwood Road that will potential cause some minor delays. The final component of the project will be the replacement of asphalt pavement along Camino Pablo between North Lane and Moraga Way. Single lane closures will be necessary during non-commute hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday and on selective times on the weekends or overnight hours.
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Elephant & Piggie program
Help the Orinda Library celebrate this dynamic duo of early readers with
crafts, wacky activities and a dramatic reading.
For ages 5-8.
Tuesday, March 31st at 2:30 in the Garden Room
Sign up here!
Paid for by the Friends of the Orinda Library
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City Council and Commission Meetings for 03/30/15 to 04/03/15:
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Public Works Aesthetic Review Committee - Special Meeting
3:00 pm Sarge Littlehale Community Room
Topic: Orinda Wayfinding Signage Project Presentation
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The Farmer's Market is back, Saturday April 4th!!
The City will hold a table at the market on the
First Saturday of each month.
At the first Market on April 4, 2015,
there will be a Special Ribbon Cutting at
9am to formally open the 2015 season
The Grand Opening Easter celebration will be on Saturday April 4, 2015, on Orinda Way in Orinda Village, bringing the local community the freshest, California grown fruits and vegetables from favorite farmers and new additions. Opening day festivities will take place conveniently next to the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Community Park.
Serving local communities for over 33 years Contra Costa Certified Farmers' Markets Inc. (CCCFM) is proudly opening the Orinda Farmers' Market on Easter weekend.
Weekly markets during the eight month season will include the freshest locally farmed produce, eggs and cheese accompanied by artisan gourmet foods. Come for the produce and stay for music and crepes!
Bring the kids each week and harvest good eating habits now, free actives for our youngest shoppers the Second Saturday of every month!
CCCFM is proud to work in partnership with the City and Community Center in addition to local non-profit groups such as "Orinda in Action" enjoy market fresh produce at community events donated by your local farmers.
As always, bring your completed post card mailer to our Information Booth to be entered into the monthly raffle, the winner receives a box of fresh market fare.
Experience the friendly atmosphere and a good quality of life event as the peak season crops arrive. Taste the difference in eating deliciously ripe, flavor packed produce. This is the best place to pick up those healthy snacks for your family and get to know the people who grow your food! Join us every week beginning on Saturday April 4 and shop your local farmers' market in Orinda Village. Open April 4 thru November 21. Hours - 9am to 1pm.
Do the environment good...walk or ride your bike to the market!
For more information, visit the Contra Costa Certified Farmers' Market website at www.cccfm.org
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Searching for Eggs at Orinda Community Park on April 4
Orinda RotaryClub's Annual Egg Hunt
This year the Orinda Spring Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Orinda, will be held on Saturday, April 4. Families are invited to come down to the Orinda Community Center Park at 11:00 a.m. for an egg hunt, games, refreshments and pictures with the Spring Bunny. Hundreds of eggs are scattered around the park and contain a small prize with a few containing a certificate for a much larger prize. The egg hunt is for toddlers up to 7 years of age.
Plan on arriving at least 30 minutes before the event and
be sure to bring a basket!
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Crime Statistics from 03-15 -15 to 03-21-15
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Description
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Statistic
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Location
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Suspicious Subject Arrest
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2
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500 block Moraga Way
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Rite Aid
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Residential Burglary
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1
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30 block Sanborn Road
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Auto Burglary
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1
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Orinda Theatre
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Battery
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1
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Safeway
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Planning Department
Planning Commission
March 24, 2015
- 51 Camino Del Diablo - Design review and tree removal applications to allow construction of a new 2,399 sq. ft. single family home on a vacant lot - approved (6-0)
- 28 Vista Del Orinda - Design review, elevated deck, and tree removal application to allow construction of a new two-story 3,348 sq. ft. single family home on an undeveloped site - denied (4-2)
- 38 Valley View Drive - Design review, elevated deck, and tree removal applications to allow the construction of a new two-story 5,463 sq. ft. single family home on an undeveloped flag lot - approved (4-1)
- 30 Marston Road - Design review, elevated deck, and tree removal applications to allow construction of a new two-story 3,533 sq. ft. single family home on an undeveloped lot - approved (6-0)
April 14, 2015
- 19 La Encinal - A request for an extension of project approvals
- 25 La Campana - Design review and tree removal applications to allow the demolition of the existing house and construction of a 2,710 square foot single family home
- 52 Camino Don Miguel - Design review, elevated deck, and tree removal application to allow construction of a new 2,736 square foot two-story single family home with a 222 square foot elevated deck
Projects Received
- 91 Acacia Drive - Tree removal permit to remove a protected Oak tree as it is next to the driveway entrance and a power pole
- 116 Via Floreado - Exception application to allow a 118 square foot addition to the kitchen and remodel of kitchen
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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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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...
Many are within walking distance of the Library.
Kids under age 12 are welcome with parent or youth leader supervision.
Projects are available in the following categories.
* 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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Parks and Recreation
The Spring/Summer Activity Guide is available to view online and copies of the guide will arrive in mailboxes early next week. To give yourselves a head start we invite you to look through the guide online, click here. The Parks and Recreation Department continually strives to offer new, innovative, and exciting programs to this community. There are a few new classes/programs to be on the lookout for in our latest activity guide.
Singing, Climbing, and Jumping...Oh My!
Children ages 1 to 4 years of age experience many changes in their physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. Range-of-movement exploration activities like climbing, hanging, jumping, balancing, and bouncing provide them an opportunity to practice these actions which helps ease the transition through each phase. Circle time with stories and signing will also build listening, memory and vocabulary skills. The City of Orinda's Kindergym program provides children a safe environment to participate in all of these activities while a skilled staff member is always on hand to assist. To find out more about this program, click here. To find out about upcoming classes, turn to page 13 and 14 in the Winter/Spring Activity Guide. Volunteer Coaches Participate in Coaching Clinic
City of Orinda staff hosted the annual Spring Sports Coaching Clinic on Saturday March 21st, 31 out of 45 volunteer coaches attended, the highest percentage of participation since we began the seasonal clinics exactly one year ago. Topics discussed during the clinic included league structure, rules, rosters, schedules and a 30 minute interactive training regarding mandated reporting. Aaron Locks from the National Academy of Athletics also provided a one hour seminar, presenting topics like practice structure, working with parents, maintaining a fun and learning environment, and injury prevention. Coaches then took the field to get a one hour live training where they learned techniques and drills they can apply to their teams in the upcoming season. Overall we received very good feedback as we strive to increase the value of our seasonal clinics and the impact they have on our coaches.
Orinda's Blast from the Past, Historical Walking Tour
If you're a senior and are bored of your normal morning walks then we have the perfect morning planned for you. Enjoy a morning stroll down Orinda Way to Theatre Square learning the history of Orinda on Friday, April 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Led by the Orinda Historical Society, the one-hour tour will feature Orinda Village and the optional two-hour tour will add the Crossroads and feature the Orinda Theatre. Learn what your local landmarks used to be and what was roaming the hills before we called Orinda home. For more information or to register click here and search for barcode 18697 or call (925) 254-2445. Bring Your Dinner Table Outside
Pack up your lunch, or dinner, and get your family in the car for some much needed family time away from the house. With spring under way, now is the perfect time to bring your dinner table out to one of our parks. The City of Orinda has picnic areas to entertain groups up to 20, 50 or even 100 at Community Park, Orinda Oaks and Wilder Park. For a picnic application, click here. To find out if a date is available, click here. Once the page opens select Facility availability on the left hand side of the screen and search the desired complex or call (925) 254-2445.
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