City offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday,
November 26 and 27, 2015
in observance of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday
 City offices will re-open Monday, November 30, 2015 at 8:00am
If you need to contact the Orinda Police Department during this office closure, the non-emergency contact number is: 925-284-5010
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Planning Department
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, November 24, 2015at 7:00pm
Orinda Library Auditorium, 26 Orinda Way
Continued Public Hearing Items:
The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting will be held on
December 8, 2015 at 7:00pm in the Orinda Library Auditorium, 26 Orinda Way
- An Appeal to the City Council has been Filed:
- 106 Camino Don Miguel: An Appeal to City Council was filed regarding the Planning Commission's November 10, 2015 decision to deny an appeal of the Zoning Administrators approval of a permit to allow grading on a slope greater that 15%. The appeal will be heard by the City Council on a date to be determined.
- ZONING ADMINISTRATOR - PUBLIC NOTICES -
- 11/4/15: 28 Monte Vista Road: Tree Removal Permit Request to remove one Coast Live Oak tree located in the rear yard.
- 11/13/15: 6 Sleepy Hollow Court: Design Review request to construct a 828+/- square foot, second story addition
- 11/17/15: 154 Camino Sobrante: Elevated Deck Permit application submitted, to replace a deck located in the rear yard. Proposed new deck will be 570 square feet.
- NEW PROJECTS -
- 10 Calvin Court - Tree Removal Permit application submitted, to remove one protected Oak tree located in the front yard.
- 19 Valley Drive - Tree Removal Permit application submitted, to remove one live Oak tree located in the rear yard.
- 47 St Stephens Drive - Elevated Deck Permit application submitted, to modify an existing non-conforming deck and construct a larger deck along the rear of the home.
- Oak Flat Road (APN 260-050-006) - Design Review application has been submitted, proposing a new 4,726 adjusted square foot, single-family home on at 34,000 square foot lot. The project is on a steeply sloped lot and would include an elevated deck as well as removal of protected trees.
- 35 Honey Hill Road/31 Charles Hill Road - A minor, equal area lot-line adjustment between two existing developed lots in the RL-40 zoning district has been requested.
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In conjuction with Small Business Saturday, on November 28th, the
Orinda Chamber of Commerce is holding a "Shop Orinda" Campaign
Visit the ten Orinda businesses listed below between now and November 28th to qualify for a chance to win one of ten $100 gift certificates at participating stores. Yes, ten $100 gift certificates!!!
Completed cards can be turned in at any of the 10 participating businesses
or to the Orinda Chamber of Commerce office (26 Orinda Way)
by Saturday, November 28th.
The drawing will be done on December 2nd at the
Orinda Chamber of Commerce office.
Click here to download a printable version of the card.
One card per person per visit.
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Parks and Recreation
New Score Board is Aglow
Field 2 at Wilder Park was glowing during the score board lighting ceremony last Tuesday evening. City Council and members of the community were there to flip the switch and see the score board light up. The dream of having a score board at Wilder was made possible because of three enthusiastic groups; a tremendous thank you to the Orinda Rotary Club, Orinda Park and Recreation Foundation, and Orinda Community Foundation. Athletes will benefit from this completed project now and in the years to come.
Instructor Spotlight
Chef Chat Mingkwan has been teaching hobby classes to enthusiasts throughout the Bay Area on Asian subjects for more than 10 years while also spending time as a cooking instructor at the International Culinary Institute of San Francisco. Chat's favorite part about teaching cooking is seeing the disbelieved expressions on students' faces after creating delicious dishes. His goal for students is changing the belief that cooking is a chore but instead, it can be fun, rewarding and therapeutic with correct techniques and simple guidance.
Join Chat at his next cooking workshop that is being held
Wednesday, December 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Asian Appetizers are what's on the menu!
To register click here and search for barcode 19936 register by phone at (925) 254-2445.
Field Moratorium
Natural grass fields will be closed from December 1, 2015 to February 28, 2016. The field moratorium will help improve and/or restore playing conditions on our natural turf fields.Since the Orinda Sports Field, Pine Grove Park fields, and Field 3 at Wilder Park were recently aerated and fertilized, closing these fields during the winter months is critical to preserving and improving turf quality for the following spring. All fields will be over seeded and top-dressed during the moratorium. Thank you to the user groups and members of the community for adhering to our closure.
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Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings
Finance Advisory Committee
Monday, November 23, 2015, 6:00pm
Sarge Littlehale Community Room
City Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Planning Commission
Tuesday, November 24, 2015, 7:00pm
Library Auditorium, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Mayor's Community Liaison Meeting:
Tuesday, December 1, 2015, 8:30am
Sarge Littlehale Community Room
City Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
City Council Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, December 1, 2015, 7:00pm
Library Auditorium, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Public Works Aesthetic Review Committee (PWARC)
Monday, December 21, 2015, 9:00am
Sarge Littlehale Room, City Hall
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
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City Clerks Office
City Council Meeting Highlights - November 17, 2015
Items for the Good of the City
Announcement of the 3rd Annual Cans for a Cause Food Collection in Orinda
CIOC Road and Drain Repair Plan Update
The Council reviewed recommendation from the CIOC and decided to move forward with option C (No PCI less than 50) for the update to the Road and Drain Plan.
Lamorinda Fee and Finance Authority (LFFA) Draft Proposed Transportation Impact Fee Calculations
The Council provided direction to Council liaison Amy Worth to bring back Council feedback to LFFA.
Grand Jury Response to 2014-2015 Grand Jury Report No 1510, "Community Courts"
The Council approved response the Contra Costa Grand Jury in support of forming a Lamorinda Community Court.
2016 and 2017 Annual Measure J and L Pavement Rehabilitation Projects Engineering Design Services Contract
The Council awarded contract to CSG Consultants, Inc. to perform Engineering Design Services for the 2016 and 2017 Annual and Measure J& L Pavement Rehabilitation Projects.
Public Opinion Poll
The Council decided not to move forward at this time with a Public Opinion Poll. Item will be brought back at a later date
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This feature of the Orinda Outlook is meant to serve as a highlight of items from the November 17th City Council Meeting. To review meeting materials including Agenda, Minutes and Staff Reports please click here:
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Public Works & Engineering Services
2015 Annual and Measure J & L Pavement Rehabilitation Project:
This week Bay Cities Paving & Grading completed the placement of hot mix asphalt along Arroyo Drive, Brookside Road, Knickerbocker Lane and Moraga Via. The contractor completed approximately 75% of hot mix asphalt along Meadow View Road. The contractor also completed the ADA curb ramps at St. Stephens and HWY 24.
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The contractor plans to complete the final portion of Meadow View Road this week.
The contractor has also built ADA curb ramps, replaced damaged curbs and gutters and set up monument re-establishment at other locations.
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Due to the narrowness of these roads, vehicular traffic will be restricted out of the immediate construction area. Residents may need to park outside of the construction area and walk some distance in order to use their vehicles during active construction work. Notifications are being sent to residents about possible access restrictions.
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 Update from the Orinda School Board on the Superintendent Search Process The last two weeks have been active and productive ones for both the Board and its search firm, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, in the superintendent search process. On October 26, 27 & 28, HYA partners Bill Levinson and Barbara Young conducted interviews and hosted over forty meetings with various school and community groups exploring four key issues: (1) identifying the district's strengths, (2) pinpointing the challenges the new superintendent will face, (3) determining the desired qualities of a new superintendent, and (4) identifying possible candidates. In all, 128 individuals participated in those interviews and meetings. In addition, the online survey was highly successful, with 452 responses. Thank you to all who participated in the interviews, meetings and survey. The Board greatly appreciates your input and the thoughtfulness of your responses. A detailed analysis of the interview and survey results, and the resulting profile of the District's model superintendent candidate, can be found in the Leadership Profile Report from HYA, which was presented to the Board at its November 9, 2015 meeting. Now that the Leadership Profile is complete, advertising and recruiting for the position will continue to be conducted by HYA. Bill Levinson and Barbara Young will conduct screening interviews with those candidates identified as the best fit for our community on December 1 & 7. At a special board meeting on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, HYA will present the slate of candidates to the Board. The Board anticipates that first interviews with the finalists will take place on January 8 & 9, 2016, and that second interviews will take place on January 13, 14 & 15. Please refer to the Superintendent Search Calendar for more details. Please continue to watch for updates and to check on the Superintendent Search page on the OUSD website for more information as we proceed with this critical choice for our school district and our community. Again, thank you to all who have participated in this important process. |
 EBMUD is organizing two sustainable gardening workshops in early December at the Lafayette Public LibraryLet it rain! Managing rainwater for water conservation and landscape health
Friday December 4, 2015 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lafayette Public Library, Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
Of all the water a landscape receives, nothing is better for it than rainwater. Slightly acidic, incredibly soft, and free of additives and chemicals, rainwater should never be wasted. Join this dynamic seminar and learn the essentials of rainwater harvesting and managing runoff. You will become familiar with the components of rainwater capture systems with an emphasis on passive methods, the role of soils for stormwater retention, pollution prevention practices, impacts on landscape, types of irrigation methods, and codes and ordinances. You will also learn the basics of slowing, stopping and cleaning stormwater runoff.
Event is free, but you must Register. Mulch, Microbes & Bugs--Oh My! Creating the Right Soil for Your Landscape & Dream Garden Saturday December 5, 2015 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lafayette Public Library, Community Room, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
Every location, every landscape and every soil is different, yet healthy soils are the foundation toward a thriving landscape. Managing a soil's pH, nutrients, and moisture level is different for every landscape and every type of plant palette yet vital in attracting beneficial organisms and saving water. No one approach works for every landscape. In this information packed seminar you will learn how to test your soil with an inexpensive kit, examine the various techniques and amendments used to adjust soil, and calculate the amount of water retention, plant uptake and landscape needs.
The workshop is free, but you must Register.
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 Crime Statistics November 15, 2015 to November 21, 2015
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Calls for Service
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Auto Burglary
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3
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Orinda Theatre
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Village Square Shopping Cntr
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10 Block Irwin Way
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Petty Theft
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1
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Counter Report
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Traffic Collision Property Damage
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1
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30 Block Knickerbocker Ln
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Identity Theft
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1
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10 Block Lavina Court
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Vehicle Theft
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1
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St. Stephens Drive
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Warrant Arrest
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1
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Tahos Road/St. Stephens
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Orinda BART
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No crimes reported.
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Hospice Tree Lighting
December 5, 2015 at 4:30pm
Bank of America Parking Lot
Click Here for details on the event.
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