City Council
Last Wednesday on July 16th the City Council interviewed seven Council candidates to fill the seat vacated by Steve Glazer. After a 5 minute opening statement by each candidate, followed by a question and answer session with the Council and input from the public, the Council unanimously appointed Darlene Gee to serve out the term until December 2016.
Darlene, who currently serves as the City's Citizen Infrastructure Oversight Commission (CIOC) Chairperson, will be stepping down from that Commission and will be sworn in to office on July 21, 2015.
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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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Public Works and Engineering Services
Ivy Drive and Coral Drive Projects
The Ivy Drive Pavement Rehabilitation project, under contractor Bay Cities Paving & Grading Inc. (BCPG), and the Ivy Drive and Coral Drive Sidewalk Improvement projects, under contractor FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. (Vanguard), continued this week. Both contractors completed the installation of curb ramps, gutters, and sidewalks along Ivy Drive. Vanguard also partially completed the sidewalk construction along the north side of Coral Drive, between Ardith Drive and Eastwood Drive.
Next week Vanguard will finish pouring concrete along Coral Drive. BCPG finished all the dig outs along Ivy Drive, from the northern Moraga Way intersection to the northern intersection of Fiesta Circle. Next week, BCPG will complete the cold planning and subgrade preparation. BCPG will also begin with the placement of the 6.5 inch layer of hot mix asphalt.
The work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Expect minor delays or road closures in the area, including some dust and noise from the construction work. These projects are funded by federal grants and local gas tax funds.
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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. 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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Senior Engineer Larry Theis graduates from the
Contra Costa County Leadership Academy!
Local Governments in Contra Costa County formed a cooperative to offer a Leadership Academy for emerging leaders.
The goal of the program is to create a cost-effective talent development program for the participating jurisdictions, to enhance the leadership skills of the participants. The Academy assists the participating local governments in succession planning efforts, and offers employees positive development opportunities and motivating experiences.
Our congratulations to Senior Engineer, Larry Theis!
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Crime Statistic for July 12, 2015 to July 18, 2015
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Possess Dangerous Drugs
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1
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Safeway
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Auto Burglary
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1
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100 Block Lombardy Lane
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Residential Burglary
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1
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200 Block Orchard Road
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Petty Theft
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1
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60 Block Moraga Way
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Parks and Recreation
There's Still Time for Summer Evening Entertainment!
Nerves did not get the best of the very talented singers cheered on by their 500 friends and family members at the 10th annual Lamorinda Idol last Tuesday July 14th. With only three Concerts in the Park left, these fun summer evenings are almost over.
West Grand Boulevard will perform a combination of Motown and Rhythm & Blues classics on July 21st. The food for the night will be Street Dogs food truck, as well as Loard's Ice Cream and We Be Poppin' kettlecorn.
The Orinda Summer concert series runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Orinda Community Park located at 28 Orinda Way. The last concert of the summer will be held on Tuesday August 11th. The Summer Concert series is sponsored by the Orinda Park and Recreation Foundation and supported by the Orinda Community Foundation.
Movies in the Park continue with the screening of Big Hero 6 on July 23rd at Orinda Community Park. This family-friendly comedy, rated PG, is about Robotics prodigy Hiro and his closest companion Baymax, a robot whose sole purpose is to take care of people. Summer movies begin at dusk and occur every other week concluding on August 20th with the community favorite Frozen Sing-a-long. We would like to thank the Orinda Park and Recreation Foundation and the Orinda Community Foundation for their generous financial support for this series.
Summer Camp Spotlight
There are still a few spaces available for camps being held the week of August 10th. If you are interested in registering for any of the camps below, use the barcode provided to search for the camp online or call the front desk at (925) 254-2445. Act now before it's too late, as any camps with low enrollment will be cancelled on July 27th.
* Art Camp: barcode 18662
* Play-Well, Robotics using Lego NXT: barcode 19077
* Tennis with Ron Noon: barcode 19059
* Musical Theater, Shrek: barcode 18879
City Mulch Program
East Bay Municipal Water District (EBMUD) has implemented mandatory water restrictions and is requiring customers to reduce water usage by 25% from their 2013 usage. In order to meet EBMUD's reduction quota, City staff has identified areas of non-functional grass for removal. The areas which have been or will be converted from decorative grass include the plaza behind the Community Center, underneath the arbors in front of the Library, the grassy knoll at Orinda Community Park just west of the tennis courts, two areas adjacent to Wilder Park Comfort Station #1, and the grass area beyond the outfield at Wilder Park Field #2. The identified areas will be covered in mulch, but will eventually be planted with drought tolerant groundcover and plants. The decision regarding what and when to plant will be made this winter.
Waste Diversion Efforts during Fourth of July Parade
In accordance with the City of Orinda's belief in the importance of waste diversion, our goal is to provide residents with the necessary facilities to enable recycling in our community and around our parks. Though there have always been recycling facilities available during the 4th of July parade, this was the first year that the City worked with Republic Services to track waste. Republic Services contracts with Futures Explored, Inc., a non-profit organization that assists adults with developmental disabilities to cultivate life skills and work-related training. Together these organizations work to provide station monitors at waste stations during special events.
For this event, Futures Explored, Inc. provided six total volunteers to staff each of the six waste stations. Two job coaches were present to help the Team Supervisor manage the workers. With the efforts of Republic Services, Futures Explored, city staff, and event attendees we were able to divert a remarkable 86% of our waste during this year's 4th of July event.
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Planning Department
25A Orinda Way (former BP site)
This past week staff met with prospective owners of the vacant site located on Orinda Way across from the Library Plaza. The prospective owners are investigating the feasibility of developing the site with retail and commercial offices. We informed the buyers of the applicable General Plan and Zoning Code policies, and of the importance of this site in the heart of Orinda Village.
Code Enforcement
The County's new Code Enforcement Manager, Joe Losado, met with the Planning Department to coordinate building and zoning enforcement actions and to discuss modifications which would streamline these actions and make them more effective. We shared our goal of achieving code compliance in a fair manner that does not compromise safety, meets the objectives of the community's land use values, is not punitive, and is results driven.
Planning Commission
July 14, 2015
- 24 Adobe Lane (J&J Ranch Subdivision) - Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (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 one separate 2.2-acre parcel containing the historic Joaquin Moraga Adobe - approved 7-0
- 650 Orindawoods - Proposed Wireless Communications Facility Permit - approved 7-0
- Wilder Subdivision - Consideration of a Sign Improvement Program application which proposes signage and monuments within the Wilder subdivision; these improvements include directional signs, monument signs, trail markers, and associated lighting and landscaping - approved 7-0
- Joe McGrath was elected as the new Chair of the Commission and Michael Hoeffel was elected as the new Vice Chair of the Commission through February 2016
July 28, 2015
- 31, 33, 35, 37, and 39 Wilder Road - Design Review applications for new single family homes proposed by Taylor Morrison
- Review and discussion of Planning Commission Rules and Procedures
Zoning Administrator
Posted
- 35 El Toyonal - Elevated deck permit application for a 1,245 square foot deck in the rear yard of the property
New Projects
- 643 Miner Road - Design review for the construction of a new 4,053 square foot single family home on a lot where the current residence will be demolished
- Via Hermosa - Design review for the construction of a new 4,200 square foot single family home on a vacant lot
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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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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:
7/21: 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 23, 2015 Big Hero 6 begins at dusk in the
Orinda Community Park
The film tells the story of the special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable
robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a
band of high-tech heroes.
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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Upcoming Meetings
Finance Advisory Committee
Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 6:00pm
Sarge Littlehale Community Room
City Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Historical Landmarks Committee
Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 3:00pm
Gallery Room, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Planning Commission
Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 7:00 pm
Library Auditorium, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Citizens' Infrastructure Oversight Commission
Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 6:30pm
Sarge Littlehale Community Room
City Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Mayor's Community Liaison Meetings
Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 8:30am
Sarge Littlehale Community Room
City Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Public Works Aesthetic Review Committee (PWARC)
Monday, September 21, 2015, 9:00am
Sarge Littlehale Room, City Hall
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
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Lamorinda's 2015 National Night Out
On Tuesday, August 4th, Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda residents are invited to participate in this year's National Night Out (NNO). NNO began in 1984 as an effort to promote neighborhood camaraderie, police-community partnerships, involvement in crime prevention activities and emergency preparedness.
Our neighborhoods can join the over 37.8 million people across 16,124 communities from all fifty states, in celebration of the 32nd annual National Night Out.
How do you hold a NNO for your neighborhood? Simply find a host and a location for an outdoor gathering of your neighbors in a setting of your choice. Examples include a block party, pool party, backyard event, potluck, BBQ or ice cream social.
The host should get in touch with their city's Citizen Corps Council (CCC) contact person for more information and support materials such as flyers and questionnaires. Your City contact can also arrange guest speakers from police, fire, city council, and the Lamorinda Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Neighbors can learn about what resources are currently in place and what still needs to be done to keep their neighborhoods and community safe.
Mark your calendars. Whether you are meeting your neighbors for the first time or gathering again for an annual event, camaraderie is important!
For assistance and more information about National Night Out or to get help in organizing your neighborhood event please contact:
Moraga: Diana Graham at diana.graham@comcast.net
Orinda: Patti Young at pattiyoung1@comcast.net
Click Here for additional information!
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