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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 FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. (Vanguard) continued construction this week. Vanguard completed the sidewalk construction along the north side of Coral Drive, between Ardith Drive and Eastwood Drive. Next week Vanguard will address punch list items and cleaning along Coral Drive. BCPG finished cold planning and subgrade preparation along Ivy Drive, between the northern intersection of Moraga Way and the northern intersection of Fiesta Circle. BCPG will begin the placement of hot mix asphalt next week. The work hours are from Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm. 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.
Southwest Area Transportation Committee (SWAT)
At the most recent SWAT meeting, the committee reviewed the 2017 Draft Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) projects list for the SWAT sub-region. The list presents a draft 23 year financially constrained projects list. SWAT reviewed and approved the list and it will be sent to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA). SWAT also considered a draft proposed list of projects to be included in the Transportation Expenditure Plan which the CCTA is bringing forward for a possible 2016 transportation sale tax ballot measure.
Bike Lane Enhancement Along Northbound Camino Pablo at
Westbound Hwy 24 On-Ramp
The City recently installed new bike lane striping along Camino Pablo in conjunction with our recent repaving project. The new striping included the installation of a bike lane along northbound Camino Pablo starting at the entrance/exit to the BART parking lot, extending between a right turn only lane and through/right turn lane onto westbound Hwy 24, until the intersection of Santa Maria Way. The bike lane was installed to provide more awareness to motorists of the presence of bicyclists in the area and to notify bicyclists to transition from the far right lane to the center lane before the right turn only lane drops onto the freeway. This section of Camino Pablo is a difficult section for cyclists to navigate due to the double free right turns. The City is looking at long term options to eliminate the double right lane on-ramp to improve the overall safety of this area with CALTRANS. In the interim, we are trying to improve the existing safety of bicyclists with the installation of the bike lane. On Monday, July 20th, the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee approved a recommendation to install dashed green paint within the bike lane to bring more attention to this conflict zone. This updated design and recommendation is tentatively scheduled for the City Council meeting on August 18th at 7:00 p.m.
The picture shown is a graphic representation of the proposed additional green striping.
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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
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Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings
Historical Landmarks Committee
Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 3:00pm
Gallery Room, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
City Council Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 7:00pm
Library Auditorium, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Planning Commission
Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 7:00pm
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
Art in Public Places Committee
Monday, August 17, 2015 at 3:30pm
Gallery Room, Orinda Library
26 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
Finance Advisory Committee
Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 6:00pm
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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Parks and Recreation
Fall Soccer Deadline is Fast Approaching
The deadline to register for Orinda Youth Association (OYA) Fall Soccer is Saturday, August 1st. Please register soon to ensure your child a spot on a team and to qualify for the regular registration fee. All registrations received on or after August 2nd will include a late fee.
OYA Soccer is a recreational league in which players are introduced to the fundamentals of soccer and given the opportunity to develop their skills against equal competition. Teams are randomly selected and everyone plays at least half of every game. Practices are once a week and are held on weekday afternoons. Games are played on Saturdays. The U5-U10 Divisions feature small-sided games. Small-sided games help younger players get more involved in each game, sharpen their skills and develop confidence in their abilities. There are separate leagues for girls and boys in each age division.
Practices are one afternoon a week beginning the week of August 31st
Games take place on Saturdays from September 12th through October 31st
We Need Your Help!
Coaches are still needed in all divisions. We invite you to take part in your child's experience by becoming a head or assistant coach. Watch the children on your team develop sportsmanship, improve their skills, make new friends, and have fun. Coaches also receive priority on roster requests. All coaches are required to complete a Live Scan (fingerprinting) procedure. Each coach that completes an online certification training, provided by the National Academy of Athletics, or attends the in person coaching clinic or team camp will receive a 40% refund on their child's registration (limit refund per coach).
If you are interested in coaching, please indicate so on your child's registration form
or online when registering. To register call (925)254-2445 or email tfaulk@cityoforinda.org.
Summer Camp Spotlight
There are still a few spaces available for camps being held the week of August 17th. 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 August 3rd.
- Carpentry barcodes 18976/18977
- Dance-Princess Adventures barcode 18898
- Soccer Camp barcodes 18772/18873/18933/18934
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The City will Celebrate our 30th Anniversary
at the August 11, 2015 Concert in the Park
When Cami Thompson and the Cosmopolitans
take a performance intermission
at the August 11th Concert in the Park,
Mayor Dean Orr will recognize the City's 30 Years of Incorporation.
The celebration will pay tribute to Orinda residents who championed the incorporation efforts as well as the City's Founders.
Refreshments will be provided to the first 300 attendees.
The August 11th Concert in the Park will begin at 6:00 pm
and is sponsored by Orinda Rotary.
The tribute will begin at approximately 6:50 p.m.
during the band's intermission.
We encourage you to bring a chair, listen to a fantastic jazz band and
celebrate Orinda's 30th Anniversary at Orinda Community Park.
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Chief Nagel attended a three day training class on Critical Incident Response for Law Enforcement. This course is designed to prepare field officers to be effective leaders at a critical incident and provide knowledge, techniques and tactics helpful to develop, initiate and successfully complete a credible plan of action to deal with various critical incident circumstances including acts of violence and terrorism. The class was well received and provided great information on the theory of critical incident response tactics.
Crime Statistics for July 19, 2015 to July 2, 2015
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Arrest - Probation Violation
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1
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CVS
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Arrest - Warrant Arrest
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1
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10 Block Bates Bl.
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Arrest - Possess Drug Paraphernalia
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1
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Rheem Blvd/Moraga Via
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Shoplift
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1
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50 Block Moraga Way
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Planning Department
July 28, 2015
This meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on August 11th, 2015. At the request of the applicant, the projects scheduled for the July 28th meeting will be considered at the August 11th meeting.
August 11, 2015
- 31, 33, 35, 37, 39 Wilder Road- Design Review applications for new single family homes proposed by Taylor Morrison of California, LLC
- 19 La Encinal- Continued public hearing to consider request for extension of design review, tree removal permit and exception approvals to allow a new 3,337 square foot single family residence
- Code amendments - Review and provide recommendation to the City Council on proposed amendments to the regulations pertaining to Landscape Structures (OMC 17.4.24) and Duration of Design Approval (OMC 17.30.12)
- Review and discussion of Planning Commission Rules and Procedures
Zoning Administrator
Posted
- 1 Camino Sobrante - Class B Commercial Use Permit for proposed 2,917 square-foot Chase Bank at the site of the existing printing and shipping business and pizza restaurant.
- 23 La Fond Lane - Elevated Deck Permit and Grading Permit application for a 2,070 square foot deck and grading including 150 yards of fill and 16 yards of cut.
- 17 Camino Encinas - Exception Permit application to replace existing children's outdoor play area with a new patio, spa and bocce court within a Type 1 creek setback. Project will also include a retaining wall, dry stacked stone wall, brick pavers and flagstone steppers.
New Projects
- 98 Dairy Creek Lane - Design review for a new 6,058 square foot home on a vacant lot
- 4 Sunrise Hill Road - Design review, elevated deck and tree removal permit for a new single family residence on an undeveloped lot
- Along Glorietta Boulevard and Moraga Way - Tree removal permit to remove 12 trees from the public right-of-way along the road shoulders as part of PG&E's Community Pipeline Safety Initiative
- 17 Camino Encinas - Exception application allow grading and improvements in a creek setback
- 25 Dias Dorados - Lot line adjustment application to correct the boundary line
- 28 Scenic Drive - Exception application to allow rear-yard, single story addition to an existing 2-story residence
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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:
8/4: Little Dog 2 - Pop & Rock
8/11: Cami Thompson, *6-8pm - Big Band Jazz
City of Orinda 30th Anniversary celebration will take place during intermission
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Movies in the Park - Maleficient begins at dusk in the
Orinda Community Park
The film tells the story of a vengeful fairy is driven to curse an infant princess, only to discover that the child may be the one person who can restore peace to their troubled land.
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
Historical Landmarks Committee
Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 3:00pm
Gallery Room, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
City Council Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 7pm
Library Auditorium, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Planning Commission
Tuesday, August 11, 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
Art in Public Places Committee
Monday, August 17, 2015 at 3:30pm
Gallery Room, Orinda Library
26 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
Finance Advisory Committee
Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 6:00pm
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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