Applications for Orinda City Council Vacancy Available
Deadline for Applications: Monday, July 6, 2015 by 5:00pm
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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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 the 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 |
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Hot Dogs in the Park after the parade!!
Stop by the Chamber's Hot Dog booth for refreshments after the parade!
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Upcoming Meetings
Mayor's Community Liaison Meeting
Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 8:30am
Sarge Littlehale Community Room
City Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
City Council
REGULAR MEETING:
Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 7pm
Library Auditorium, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Citizens' Infrastructure Oversight Commission
Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 6:30pm
Sarge Littlehale Community Room
City Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Public Works Aesthetic Review Committee
SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, July 9, 2015 9:00 a.m.
Sarge Littlehale Room, City Hall
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
City Council
SPECIAL MEETING:
Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 6pm
Library Auditorium, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
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Parks and Recreation
Summer Evening Entertainment With an 82 degree night and fond memories of the Warriors Championship win last week, everyone enjoyed Spill the Wine while they performed pop and rock favorites from the 70's to today's hits on Tuesday evening. Don't let another one of these great summer nights with friends and family happen without you!
 Next week Dennis Johnson & the Mississippi Ramblers (Blues & swing) will be performing and food will be available from Kenny's Heart & Soul food truck (southern comfort food), as well as Loard's Ice Cream and We Be Poppin' kettle corn. The Orinda Summer concert series runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday concluding on August 11 at Orinda Community Park located at 28 Orinda Way. The Summer Concert series is sponsored by the Orinda Park and Recreation Foundation and supported by the Orinda Community Foundation.
Movies in the Park July 9, 2015 The Boxtrolls begins at dusk in the Orinda Community Park. The film tells the story of Eggs, a human boy raised by trash-collecting trolls, as he attempts to save them from Archibald Snatcher, a pest exterminator.
Summer Movies will run every other week concluding on August 20 with community favorite
Frozen Sing-a-long. We would like to thank the Orinda Park and Recreation Foundation and Orinda Community Foundation for their generous financial support for this series.
Summer Camps are Officially Here!
June 15 marked the first day of summer camps with the City of Orinda. Camp Orinda and OK Camp are back and ready to provide fun to Orinda youth all summer long! Last week 51 children were enrolled in the two camps. Field trips included the Oakland Zoo, Orinda Library and the Orinda Fire Station including a presentation of real life animals by the Wildlife Associates.
There are still a few spaces available for camps being held the week of July 20. If you are interested in registering for any of the camps below, use the barcode to search for the camp online or you may call the front desk at (925) 254-2445. Act now before it's too late, any of these camps with low enrollment will be cancelled on July 6.
Frozen Dance Camp barcode 18881
Flight Academy with Mad Science barcode 19089
Tennis with Ron Noon barcode 19054/19055
Pee-Wee Tennis with Drew barcode 19584
Teen Camp is Coming
Spaces are limited in our first week of Teen Camp scheduled for July 6 through July 10. Trips include jumping at Sky High, a journey to Six Flags, a Ride the Ducks tour of San Francisco and the bay, and a tour of ATT Park, home of the World Series Champions the San Francisco Giants. Help us as we fight boredom in Orinda, register your 10 to 13 year old in Teen Camp today.
The Softball Teams are Swinging into Summer
The historical Orinda Adult Softball League is back for its 27th season. This year features three separate divisions: Senior, Men's and Co-ed Leagues comprised of 33 total teams. A champion in each division is crowned in August after a double elimination tournament.
Enjoy Local Bay Area Excursions with Orinda's Senior Trips
Orinda Seniors enjoyed an afternoon in the quaint town of Niles on Sunday, June 14; they boarded a train in Niles and traveled to Sunol then later visited the antique stores that line the main street of Niles.
Next up is a visit to see the USS Hornet to discover the history of the legendary navy ship. On Monday, July 13, trip-goers will enjoy a self-guided tour through the aircraft carrier that was used in both World War II and Apollo 11. For more information click here. Register now at by clicking here and search for barcode 19288 or call (925) 254-2445.
Door at Orinda Oaks Restroom Missing
The door to one of the restrooms at Orinda Oaks Park was taken off its hinges and removed last weekend. Staff is ordering new doors and locks for both restrooms and hope to have it replaced in the next few weeks.
 If you have any information regarding this act of vandalism please contact the
Parks and Recreation Department at 925-254-2445.
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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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Crime Statistic for 6/14/15 to 6/20/15 |
Description
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Residential Burglary
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3
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700 Block Miner Road
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60 Block La Cresta Road
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60 Block Sleepy Hollow Lane
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Vehicle Theft
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1
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Bank of America Parking Lot
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Vandalism
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1
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Starbucks
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Stolen Vehicle Recovered
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1
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Burkwood Road/Moraga
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Auto Burglary
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2
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20 Block Bryant Way
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200 Block Hall Drive
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Warrant Arrest
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1
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10 Block Robert Road
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Petty Theft
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1
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50 Block Donna Maria Way
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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 the remainder of the Summer:
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 - July 9, 2015 The Boxtrolls begins at dusk in the Orinda Community Park
The film tells the story of Eggs, a human boy raised by trash-collecting trolls, as he attempts to save them from Archibald Snatcher, a pest exterminator
July 9: The Boxtrolls
July 23: Big Hero 6
August 6: Maleficent
August 20: Frozen Sing-Along
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.
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Fire Chief, Stephen Healy, will attend a meeting at Saint Stephen's Church to discuss the fire and medical emergency services to the Orinda and Moraga communities, and he will address the proposed agreement with Contra Costa County for a new station.
The will be held meeting on Saturday, July 25 from 10:00am to 11:00am.
Saint Stephen's Church, 66 St. Stephen's Drive, Orinda, CA.
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 OPEN OPERApresentsViviamo Opera Quartet
Dawn Farry, soprano
Buffy Baggott, mezzo-soprano
Christopher Bengochea, tenor
Paul Cheak, bass-baritone
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James Meredith, pianist
FREE OPERA IN THE PARK
Sunday, July 26, 2015 @ 4PM
Orinda Community Park
28 Orinda Way
Orinda, CA
Viviamo Opera Quartet - Four beautiful, classically-trained and blended voices will deliver the most delightful and dramatic vocal music written for the stage AND
in a most entertaining and innovative fashion!
Famous quartets from Rigoletto, La Boheme, Fidelio, Brindisi from La Traviata, plus. Other ensembles will include Mozart's sublime Cosi trio, duets galore and arias and songs that the world has loved for ages!
Sponsored by: Orinda Rotary Club
Orinda Community Foundation
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Planning Department
Planning Commission
June 23, 2015
- 105 Las Vegas Road -- Design review for a new 3,004 square foot house and 519 square foot garage to replace the existing house on the property - Approved (4-0)
- 33 Paintbrush Lane (Lot 125 Wilder) -- Design review for a new 4,997 adjusted square foot two-story single-family home, with an elevated deck and a secondary dwelling. - Approved (4-0)
- 1 Wilder Road Code Interpretation- Planning Commission made a recommendation to the City Council regarding:
- The Orinda Municipal Code (OMC) definition of "Congregate care" as it pertains to an application for an "Assisted Living Facility" and
- 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.
With regard to the definition of Congregate care, the Commission recommends amending the definition of "congregate care" to clarify that kitchens are not required in each unit in a congregate care facility. With regard to the applicable development standards, the Commission concluded that Section 17.9.3 does not clearly provide which development standards apply to 1 Wilder Road because no property in the residential or downtown district adjoins the subject site. The Commission recommends the City process an amendment to the code to clearly specify which development standards apply- Recommendations approved (4-0)
July 14, 2015
- 24 Adobe Lane (J & J Ranch Subdivision) - Certification of the Final EIR, approval of a tree removal permit and approval of a vesting tentative map, to subdivide a 20-acre site into 13 single-family lots and a separate 2.2-acre parcel that will contain the historic Joaquin Moraga Adobe.
- Wilder Subdivision - Wilder Neighborhood Entry Monuments and Trail Signs
- 650 Orindawoods -- New wireless communication facility permit (Tentative, pending receipt of complete application)
Projects Received
- 1 Camino Sobrante - Commercial use permit for a Chase Bank (Class B use in a Type I space currently occupied by FedEx/Kinkos and Zamboni's Pizza)
- 106 Camino Don Miguel -- Application for grading on a slope
- 5 Lots on Wilder Road -- Resubmittal of design reviews
- 193 Crestview -- Conceptual development review for a proposed AT&T antenna replacement
- 28 Vista Del Orinda -- Design review for a new single family home. (Previous design was denied)
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