September 1, 2015 City Council Meeting Recap
Award of Contract to MCE Corporation for Management and Care of Public Parks and Landscaped Areas
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 44-15 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three-year service contract, with a City option to renew for two additional two-year periods, with MCE Corporation in the amount not to exceed $243,412 annually for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2018. - APPROVED
Terms and Conditions of Employment for Unrepresented Employees
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 45-15 amending the terms and conditions of employment for Unrepresented Employees. - APPROVED
Review and Provide Feedback Regarding Proposed Conceptual Design of Orinda Mini-Park
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council consider the recommended conceptual design of Orinda Mini-Park and provide feedback. - PROVIDED FEEDBACK TO SCALE BACK THE PROJECT DUE TO FISCAL IMPACTS
Presentation of Conceptual Design of the BART - Downtown Access Ramp and Lighting Project
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the conceptual design of the BART - Downtown Access Ramp and Lighting Project, #4096 developed by LCC, Inc.; and authorize an additional $263,000 from the Transportation Impact Fee fund to this project for Fiscal Year 2016. - CONCURRED WITH CONCEPT PLAN AND DIRECTED STAFF TO SEEK ADDITIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TO CLOSE THE $263,000 SHORTFALL
Consider the Southwest Area Transportation Committee Preliminary Transportation Expenditure Plan Proposal and Provide Direction to Orinda's Council Representative
Recommendation: Review the Southwest Area Transportation Committee (SWAT) Preliminary Transportation Expenditure Plan (TEP) Proposal and Provide Direction to Orinda's Council Representative to support the Preliminary TEP. - PROVIDED FEEDBACK
Topics In Queue for Near Future City Council Meetings - tentative dates:
- Final ADA Transition Plan - September 15th
- Introduction of Ordinance amending landscape structures, duration of Planning approvals and PS district standards - September 15th
- City of Incorporation History (Bobbie Landers to present) - October 6th
- Sister City Tabor Student introduction - October 6th
- Smoking ordinance discussion - October 6th
- Transportation Nexus study follow-up- October 6th
- 2016 streets selection (Measures L and J and annual paving project) - October 6th
- J&J Ranch Appeal hearing - October 20th
- Plastic bag ban discussion - October 20th
- Downtown Parking Study - RFP results - October 20th
- Downtown strategy discussion - November 3rd
The topics and dates are subject to change based on topic "readiness" and balancing the agendas.
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Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings
Citizens' Infrastructure Oversight Commission
Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 6:30pm
Sarge Littlehale Community Room
City Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Parks & Recreation Commission
Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 7:00 pm
Orinda Community Center, Room 7
28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 9456
Public Safety Committee
Monday, September 14, 2015, 6:30pm
Sarge Littlehale Room, City Hall
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 City Council Regular Meeting: Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 7:00pm Library Auditorium, Orinda Library 26 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
Art in Public Places Committee
Monday, September 21, 2015 at 3:30pm
May Room, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)
Monday, September 21, 2015, 7:00pm
Sarge Littlehale Room, City Hall
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Finance Advisory Committee
Wednesday, September 23, 2015, 6:00pm
Sarge Littlehale Community Room
City Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Mayor's Community Liaison Meeting
Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 8:30am
Sarge Littlehale Community Room
City Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
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Orinda takes part in National Coastal Cleanup Day 2015
Join Friends of Orinda Creeks
in the annual beach and inland watershed cleanup
right here in Orinda!
Trash accumulates along San Pablo creek in Downtown Orinda and flows downstream all the way to San Pablo Reservoir and beyond to San Francisco Bay.
Help take care of our fragile marine environment by volunteering your time right here in Orinda.
Join Friends of Orinda Creeks on Saturday, September 19, at 9 a.m.,
in the parking lot next to Vintage House (25 Orinda Way).
Bring sunscreen, gloves (if you have them) and wear long pants and sturdy shoes.
All other equipment will be provided.
For further information, contact Jim Luini (925-254-6208)
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Planning Department
Planning Commission
August 25, 2015
- 1 Camino Sobrante - Commercial use permit to allow a bank (Chase Bank) in a Type I retail space. - Denied 6-0
- Code Amendments - Review and provide recommendations to the City Council on proposed amendments to the regulations pertaining to Landscape Structures (OMC 17.4.24) and Duration of design and other approvals (OMC 17.30.12, 17.44.1 and 17.44.3). - Recommendations Approved 6-0
- Continued hearings:
- 35, 37 and 39 Wilder Road - Design review and elevated deck applications for new single family homes proposed by Taylor Morrison of California, LLC. - Approved 4-1
- Update on Planning Commission Rules and Procedures - Approved 6-0
September 8, 2015
- 149 Hall Drive - Design review of a new 1,763 square foot single family home on a vacant lot - Denied 7-0
- 8 Via Hermosa - Design review of a new 4,200 square foot single family home on a vacant lot - Approved with conditions 7-0
- 60 Boeger Ranch Road - Design review of a new 4,500 square foot single family residence on a vacant lot in the Wider subdivision - Approved 6-0 / 1 recused
Zoning Administrator
Approved
- 106 Camino Don Miguel - Public hearing held to consider a hillside grading application to allow grading of a hillside with a slope greater than 15% for rear yard improvements.
- 59 La Espiral - Public hearing held to consider a design review application to adda 578 square foot addition to an existing two story 3,524 adjusted square foot residence.
Notice of Receipt of Application and Pending ZA Decision Posted
- 96 Camino Encinas - Exception permit application to replace an existing fence with a 6-foot tall fence along Moraga Way. The fence would exceed the 4-foot fence height limit allowed within the front yard setback. Also, the fence would be composed of leaves in a wire mesh frame and therefore would not be an open material such as lattice or wrought iron as required by Orinda Municipal Code section 17.4.27.
New Projects
- 185 Camino Pablo - Exception permit application to allow a 289 square foot addition to a single family residence as well as a 394 square foot cottage to encroach into the side yard setback.
- 249 Holly Lane - Elevated deck permit application to add 100 square feet to an existing 300 square foot deck.
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Contra Costa County Community Warning System
The Contra Costa Sheriff's Office would like you to know about the Community Warning System. The Community Warning System alerts people in Contra Costa County to imminent threats to their life and safety. This is accomplished by sirens (near major industrial facilities), radio, TV and cable, weather radios, countywide telephone notification system, cell phone notification service, Twitter, and Facebook alerts.
In the event of an emergency involving hazardous materials, you should shelter yourself, your family, and your pets away from the outside air; shut and lock doors and windows; turn off vents, air conditioners, and fans; and listen to telephone, radio and TV broadcasts for further information.
The Community Warning System has the ability to call home phone numbers in affected areas. You should also register your cell phone to receive calls and text alerts as well.
Please visit www.cococws.us to sign up for alerts and see a current map of recent alerts.
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 Art of Mixology Craft Cocktail Competition
Open for Entries Second annual competition adds new
"Art of Table Staging" category
The Lamorinda Arts Council is
"Calling all Bay Area bartenders and mixologists!"
Entries are now being accepted for the Lamorinda Arts Council's Art of Mixology Cocktail Competition and Tasting on October 10, 2015. The fundraising event is co-hosted by Orinda Theatre Square, sponsored by Lamorinda Theatres and will be held at the Orinda Theatre Square from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. Additional information can be found here.
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Parks and Recreation
Inaugural Orinda Youth Association (OYA) Team Camp
The Orinda Youth Association (OYA) held the first soccer team camp in collaboration with the National Academy of Athletics on Sunday, August 30. In past years coaches have noted that they would benefit from more on field training because many did not know what drills to run when they actually got started with practices. To remedy this need the Parks and Recreation Department offered a team camp this session to any OYA Soccer Teams. Coaches who registered their team were able to take notes and watch their players participate in drills that the professional coaches from the National Academy of Athletics operated. There were 10 teams and over 120 players who participated in the Inaugural OYA Team Camp. Since the camp was a success, the Parks and Recreation Department is hoping to continue this camp every year.
Co-ed Softball Champs
 The third and final softball tournament of the Orinda Summer Series took place this past Friday and Saturday for the Adult Softball Co-ed league. Mangia took home their third championship in a row, 3-peating over the Ninjas who were newcomers to the league this season.
Orinda Welcomes New Classes this Fall!
 Orinda Parks & Recreation has several new
classes for youth and adults beginning this month. Children can learn public speaking and debate skills (page 14), how to prepare delicious meals (page 9), or watch your little one run their way to victory in the new Track & Field Tot class (page 22). Adults are welcome to join our new classes that include learning Spanish through Literature or Film (page 38), painting a beautiful bay area landscape in the outdoor Plein Air art class (page 24,) or spend a Sunday at Captain Vineyards enjoying a relaxing class with Wine & Vines (page 29). Click here to view the Winter/Fall 2015 Activity Guide and see what classes we have for you!
39th Annual Orinda Holiday Bazaar
Over 50 exhibitors including returning favorites featuring home décor, specialty foods, holiday decorations, accessories and jewelers will be at this year's Holiday Bazaar. There are over 20 new exhibitors this year featuring items like succulents, handmade cards, lotions, women's clothing, handmade bags, knitwear, decorative trays, candles and paper mache items. Mark your calendars because you will not want to miss this one day only opportunity to get your holiday shopping off to a bang! This year the event will be held Saturday, November 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Orinda Community Center.
Are you looking to participate as an exhibitor?
A limited number of spots are still available, if you are interested email Jennifer Weiss at jweiss@cityoforinda.org for an application or additional information.
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Please join us for a Free Film Showing of
Agatha Christie's masterpiece
And Then There Were None
Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 6:30 p.m., Orinda Community Center
This critically acclaimed 1945 film is widely considered a classic,
based on Agatha Christie's novel and subsequent stage play.
10 strangers arrive on an island, each persuaded to come under false pretenses and each guilty of a horrific crime. One by one they start to die, victims of an elaborate plot to right past wrongs. The question is: who's doing the killing? A blend of intrigue, suspense and humor that delivers an hour and a half of fun and double-dealing. Come celebrate Agatha Christie's 125th birthday!
With over 66 novels and 163 short stories, Christie is the undisputed Queen of Crime.
This free showing of And Then There Were None is sponsored by the
Orinda Library Mystery Book Club and the Friends of the Orinda Library.
Free and open to all - preregistration not required.
Event in Room 6, Community Center, next to the Orinda Library.
For more information, call the Orinda Library at 925-254-2184.
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Crime Statistics August 30, 2015 to September 5, 2015
| Description | Statistic | Location | | Grand Theft from Vehicle | 1 | 200 Block Camino Pablo |
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| | Auto Burglary | 1 | 200 Block The Knoll |
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| | Petty Theft | 3 | 10 Block Bates Blvd. |
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| 50 Block La Cuesta Rd. |
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| 60 Block Moraga Way |
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| | Stolen Vehicle Recovered | 1 | 60 Block Overhill Rd. |
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| | Petty Theft from Vehicle | 1 | 20 Block Donald Drive |
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| | Shoplift | 1 | 20 Block Orinda Way |
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| | Vehicle Theft | 1 | Bank of America |
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| | Arrest - Shoplift | 1 | Safeway |
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| | Forgery | 1 | 10 Block Williams Court |
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| | Misc. Burglary | 1 | 100 Block Wilder Road |
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Drug Take Back
The Orinda Police Department is participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back event. The event will take place from
10am-2pm on Saturday, September 26th
at the Orinda Police Station.
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are at alarming rates, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that many abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away - both potential safety and health hazards. In the previous nine Take-Back events nationwide from 2010-2014, 4,823,251 pounds, or 2,411 tons of drugs were collected.
In addition to participating in the Take-Back event, the Orinda Police Department maintains a prescription drug collection bin at City Hall located at 22 Orinda Way that can be used all year.
The collection bin is accessible Monday through Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm (closed from 12noon to 1:00pm).
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