Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Historical Landmarks Committee
3:00 p.m., Gallery Room, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
City Council Regular Meeting
CANCELLED - Next Meeting July 7, 2015
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Finance Advisory Committee - Special Meeting
6 p.m., Sarge Littlehale Community Room
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
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Applications for Orinda City Council Vacancy Available
The Orinda City Council is seeking applications to fill the City Council position vacated by Steve Glazer. The term will begin on the date of appointment and continue through December 6, 2016.
The Council will be looking for an individual who has a thorough understanding of the issues facing the City and who can demonstrate a history of active civic leadership, community service and engagement in Orinda. In addition to regular Council business, the individual selected must be available to actively participate as a Council liaison to numerous external agencies and organizations as well as Orinda Commissions.
Requirements:
- Must be a resident of the City of Orinda
- Must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible
- The application also requires the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) for calendar year 2014
The documents required to apply can be found here.
Interested applicants for the City Council position must:
- Submit an application, including a Form 700, by 5:00pm on Monday, July 6, 2015. All applications and supplemental materials will be made available to the public after the application deadline.
- Make a 5-minute opening statement and be available for questions at a Special City Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 beginning at 6:00pm.
- The City Council will consider all applications and may make an appointment at the July 15, 2015 Special Meeting or at a subsequent meeting prior to the July 27, 2015 deadline
- The new City Councilmember would tentatively be sworn into office at the July 21, 2015 City Council Meeting
Vacancy Notice, Application and Form 700 can be found here.
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Game 6: TONIGHT - June 16, 2015 - 6:00p.m.
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Public Works
Camino Pablo Pavement Rehabilitation - The paving and striping work along Camino Pablo is now complete. We would like to thank everyone for their patience during this construction of this phase of the project. The contractor is completing the signal loop connections over the next couple of weeks. Then there will be a suspension in the project until the fall when the new signal poles and associated signage will be fabricated and delivered to complete the signal pole upgrades at the Santa Maria Way and Brookwood Road intersections.
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Community members are invited to bring their families and friends to the
Orinda Community Park for summer entertainment starting in June.
These events are free and open to the community.
Families are encouraged to bring their blankets and lawn chairs.
For more information visit www.cityoforinda.org or call (925) 254-2445.
The Concerts in the Park, which are sponsored by
the Orinda Parks and Recreation Foundation and supported by the
Orinda Community Foundation, Rotary Club of Orinda and City of Orinda,
are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Below is the concert schedule for this year:
6/16: Kenya B Trio - Blues & Jazz
6/23: Spill the Wine - Pop & Rock
6/30: Dennis Johnson & Ramblers - Blues & Swing
7/7: Floorshakers - Funk Soul & Rock n' Roll
7/14: Lamorinda Idol w/ Arts in Bloom @ 5pm - Variety
7/21: West Grand Boulevard - Motown & Rhythm & Blues
7/26: Opera in the Park, *Sunday, 4-6pm - Opera
8/4: Little Dog 2 - Pop & Rock
8/11: Cami Thompson, *6-8pm - Big Band Jazz
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Movies in the Park begin on June 25 at dusk in the Orinda Community Park with Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. This is a family friendly comedy rated PG about a young boy and his family experiencing one very bad day. Summer Movies will run every other week concluding on August 20 with a community favorite the Frozen Sing-a-long.
Movies in the Park are back for a second consecutive year and are presented by the Orinda Parks and Recreation Foundation with support from the Orinda Community Foundation. The movies will be held Thursday evenings and will begin at dusk. Below is the movie schedule for this year:
June 25: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
July 9: The Boxtrolls
July 23: Big Hero 6
August 6: Maleficent
August 20: Frozen Sing-Along
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Staying home this summer?
Do good while feeling good and register to volunteer as a driver for the
Seniors Around Town Program
Orinda seniors living independently occasionally need help getting to doctor's appointments in our area. You determine how often and how far you want to drive. Your gift of time and transportation allows our seniors to remain in their homes, living independently.
Call today at 925-402-4506 or go to www.orindaassociation.org
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Moraga Orinda Fire District Heartsaver CPR and AED Training
City staff along with members of the community participated in
Heartsaver CPR and AED training.
Staff members currently undergo training every two years
to stay up-to-date on new techniques.
 It is a known fact that the initiation of early CPR has proven to increase the survival rate of patients who suffer a cardiac arrest. The combination of community CPR, early defibrillation and advanced life support has been proven to save lives. The District offers Heartsaver CPR and First Aid training to the residents of the Moraga and Orinda communities, which are approved by the American Heart Association.  Click Here for additional information and to register for classes.
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Crime Statistics for 5/31/15 to 6/6/15
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Statistic
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Location
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Auto Burglary
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2
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200 Block Hall Drive
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100 Block Wilder Road
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Arrest Resulting from Traffic Stop
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3
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Glorietta Blvd/Orchard Road
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Moraga Way/Oak Drive
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Hall Drive/Casa Reale
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Residential Burglary
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2
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500 Block Miner Road
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200 Block El Toyonal
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Warrant Arrest
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1
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60 Block Sunnyside Lane
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Drunk in Public Arrest
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1
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Ivy Drive/Moraga Way
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The Orinda Association Invites You to
The 32nd Annual 4th of July Celebration!
Come and See What Makes This
"The Best Hometown Parade"
7:30 AM Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Pancake Breakfast
7:55 AM Flag Raising Ceremony
8:00 AM Haley's Run for A Reason
9:00 AM Friends of Orinda Library Book Sale
10:00 AM The Best Hometown Parade!
[Marching Bands, Floats and Live Music]
11:30 AM Music, Food and Fun in the Park
[Live Music, Food, Beverages, Children's Activities,
Petting Zoo, Orinda Motors Classic Car Show]
For a complete listing of activities, parking accommodations, and road closures, please visit:
A portion of day's event will be donated to the Moraga July 4th Fireworks Fund. For more information on this event and how you can help sponsor a rocket, please visit: moraga.ca.us |
Parks and Recreation
Your Feedback is Valuable to Us
The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing great services to the Orinda community. Our staff are consistently looking at ways to be innovative, efficient and effective as a department. In order to make necessary adjustments staff appreciate receiving feedback from program participants, renters and user groups throughout the community. To obtain this feedback, the Department is encouraging members of the community to complete a Customer Service Survey located on the Parks and Recreation Department webpage. To participate in this survey, please click here.
Summer is Here!
Summer concerts at the Orinda Community Park kicked off on Tuesday night with a bang! DND Band performed with food available from Street Dogs food truck, Loards Ice Cream and We Be Poppin' kettle corn. You will not want to miss next Tuesday night when Kenya B Trio (Blues & Jazz) will be performing and food will be available from Adorubowl food truck, in addition to Loard's Ice Cream and We Be Poppin' kettle corn which will be at every concert this summer. The Orinda Summer concert series runs every Tuesday, concluding on August 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Orinda Community Park located at 28 Orinda Way.
We hope to see you on Tuesday.
Movies in the Park begin on June 25 at dusk in the Orinda Community Park with Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. This is a family friendly comedy rated PG about a young boy and his family experiencing one very bad day. Summer Movies will run every other week concluding on August 20 with a community favorite the Frozen Sing-a-long.
Brush Up on French and Italian before Your Travels
French for Travelers and Italian for Travelers are two summer-time course favorites! Join Nicole Collins in this fun class that will help you prepare your vocabulary, expressions, pronunciations and questions in order to make your vacation more enjoyable. If you're not planning to travel, come to dust off and practice your language skills! These 5-week courses begin the week of June 22. For more information or to register for these select Adult on the left hand side of the screen, then select Foreign Languages or you may call (925) 254-2445. Space is limited so register now before it's too late.
Orinda Community Center Boiler Removal
This week the City started the removal process of the steam boiler that was put out of commission in January of this year. Orinda contracted with Alliance Environmental Group, Inc. to remove the boiler that is located in the basement mechanical room of the Community Center in addition to two heaters located in Community Center classrooms. The City followed appropriate OSHA procedures during the demolition process. The project is expected to be completed by Friday evening.
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Planning Department
Planning Commission
June 23, 2015
- 1 Wilder Road: Review and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding appropriate interpretations of and/or amendments to: (1) the Orinda Municipal Code (OMC) definition of "Congregate care" as it pertains to an application for an "Assisted Living Facility" and (2) the development standards applicable to properties in the PS district when property in the PS district does not adjoin a residential or downtown zoning district. (continued from cancelled June 9, 2015 meeting)
- 33 Paintbrush Lane: design review application for a new 4,997 adjusted square foot two-story single-family home, with an elevated deck and a secondary dwelling
- 105 Las Vegas: Design review for new 3,123 adjusted square foot house to replace existing house.
Public Works Aesthetic Review Committee
June 15, 2015
- Wilder Subdivision: Trail signs and neighborhood entry monuments.
Zoning Administrator Decisions
- 52 Underhill Road- Design review for retaining wall encroaching into right-of-way (approved)
- 158 Canon Drive - Design review 1,390 square foot addition (approved)
- 120 Sleepy Hollow Lane - Front yard setback exception to convert existing carport into garage. (approved)
New Projects
- 31, 33, 35, 37 and 39 Wilder Road: Resubmittal of revised plans for new single family homes (Taylor Morrison, applicant)
- 181 Moraga Way- Tree removal permit
- La Cresta near Valley View Dr.- Wireless Communications Facility Permit on PG&E lattice electrical transmission tower
- 28 Robert Road - Design review for 1,059 square foot addition
88 Sunnyside Lane: Staff met with the property owner's representatives to discuss our comments on their conceptual subdivision plan. The conceptual plan proposes a four lot subdivision of the 24+ acre site.
Southwood Valley Subdivision: Owners of the 43-acre Southwood Valley site met with staff to discuss submittal of a new application to subdivide the site. An administrative draft EIR for a 17-lot subdivision was prepared in 2008 when the applicant requested processing of the application stop.
A revised plan will be required to address several fundamental design issues associated with the previous submittal.
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