Candidate Information for Orinda City Council Vacancy
is now Available
Candidate Packets (8) submitted to the Orinda City Clerk's Office by the July 6, 2015 5pm deadline are now available for viewing
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.
Following, in the order received, are the names of the candidates:
- Owen Murphy
- Bob Thompson
- Juan Nelson Kelly
- Darlene Gee
- Carlos Baltodano
- Linda Delehunt
- Rachel Zenner
- Cara Hoxie
The City Council will conduct interviews during an open public meeting on Wednesday July 15, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Library Auditorium and anyone/everyone is welcome to attend! The application documents completed by the candidates can be found here or go to www.cityoforinda.org.
Process:
City Council Candidates will now:
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 Council member would tentatively be sworn into office at the July 21, 2015 City Council Meeting.
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Upcoming Meetings
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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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 June 28, 2015 to July 4, 2015
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Description
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Statistic
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Location
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Battery
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1
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Miramonte High School
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Petty Theft
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1
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Wagner Ranch Elementary
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Residential Burglary
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1
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10 Block Harran Cr.
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Petty Theft from Vehicle
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1
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800 Block Ironbark Pl.
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Arrest - DUI
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1
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Moraga Way / Oak Dr.
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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:
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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Interested in Participating in Government?
Contra Costa County is Seeking Volunteers for
County Advisory Boards
The County Board of Supervisors is looking for interested, motivated residents to serve on a few Contra Costa County citizen advisory boards. These voluntary boards usually meet monthly and advise the Board of Supervisors on a variety of issues. Volunteers play a vital role in county government.
Applications are currently being accepted from residents of District 2 for seats on the following boards:
District 2 includes: Alamo, Canyon, Danville, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Parkmead, Rossmoor, San Ramon, Saranap, Walnut Creek (West of N. Main Street)
- Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County - Advisory body to the District 2 Supervisor on matters and issues relevant to Arts and Culture, to advance the arts in a way that promotes communication, education, appreciation and collaboration throughout Contra Costa County
- Make recommendations to the BOS regarding the IHSS program.
- Countywide Bicycle Advisory Committee - Advisory body to the Board of Supervisors and the Public Works Department on the needs of the County on bicycle projects for Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds to construct bicycle/pedestrian projects and also provide advice to cities and the County on bicycle planning matters.
For more information about each board go to http://contra.napanet.net/maddybook/
For an application, click here http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/6433
Or you may contact, Jill Ray, 925-957-8860 or jill.ray@bos.cccounty.us
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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 meeting will be held 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 OPERA
presents
Viviamo Opera Quartet
Dawn Farry, soprano Buffy Baggott, mezzo-soprano Christopher Bengochea, tenor Paul Cheak, bass-baritone --------- 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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