City Offices Will Be Closed
Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 12:00 noon
until Monday, January 4, 2016 at 8:00 am
in observance of the Christmas and New Year's Holiday.
City offices will re-open Monday, January 4, 2016 at 8:00 am
The Weekly Orinda Outlook will return the week of January 4th 2016
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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Public Works and Engineering Services
2015 Annual and Measure J & L Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Last week Bay Cities Paving & Grading completed paving activities along El Camino Moraga, Donna Maria Way, Lost Valley Drive, Woodland Road and Ardor Lane. The contractor also milled and placed bottom lift of hot mix asphalt along Crest View Drive and Donald Drive. They will place final hot mix asphalt on these streets when weather permits. Utility cover adjustments and striping activities, among others, will follow.
Due to weather forecast, the contractor will not perform any paving activities for the remaining of 2015. Activities will resume in January 2016.
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Orinda Library Events during Winter Break
All Programs are Free!
Movie Matinee
Come see the second movie in the life of the Boy Who Lived.
Monday December 28 at 2:30 p.m. in the Gallery Room
Tech Toy Time
Make music with bananas, explore electricity and more!
Tuesday, December 29 at 3:00 p.m. in the Gallery Room
Ring in the Noon Year!
For those unable to stay up until midnight, come celebrate the New Year a little early with crafts, a countdown, and dancing!
Thursday, December 31 at 11:30am - 12:30pm in the Garden Room
For additional information, contact:
Lin Look @ llook@ccclib.org
YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN
Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way,Orinda, CA 94563
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Parks and Recreation
Play Ball!
Registrations are now being accepted for 2016 Orinda Youth Association (OYA) Baseball and Softball. New this year are updated divisions to provide a better experience for our young ball players. The Single A division replaces our former t-ball league. The Single A division functions the same way, players hit the ball off of a tee and can only advance one base per at bat. The Double A division features coach pitch and requires players to have played at least one year of T-ball. The Triple A division is for our most advanced players, requiring one year of incrediball experience and featuring coach's pitch. The purpose of reformatting our divisions was to separate the beginning players from our more experienced players and provide them an environment where they can learn the game and grow their skills at the appropriate pace.
In addition, the Softball League for girl's grades 3-5 will return this year. This league features player pitch and is a fun way for girls to learn the game and continue to develop their skills. Don't let your child be left sitting in the stands, click here to register them today! More information about OYA spring sports can also be found on the City of Orinda's website; click here.
Save the Date
The Recreation and Summer Camp Fair is back this year!
This year the event will only feature City-run and contract summer camps.
Families that register for camps during the event will receive 10% off.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The event will be held in the Orinda Community Center at 28 Orinda Way.
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NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE
ON A CITY OF ORINDA
COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE
The City of Orinda is seeking applications from resident volunteers to serve on the City's:
Art in Public Places Committee (1) Citizens' Infrastructure Oversight Commission (3) Historic Landmark Committee (2) Parks & Recreation Commission (2) Planning Commission (3) Public Works Aesthetic Review Committee (1) The City of Orinda is also seeking applications from resident volunteers to serve as the
City's Liaison to the following local agencies: Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District Trustee (1) Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging (1) County Connection Citizens Advisory Committee (1) Statement of Interest forms are available from the Orinda City Clerk's Office, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563. If you have any specific questions regarding the recruitment, please contact Michele Olsen, City Clerk at 925-253-4221 or molsen@cityoforinda.org .
Application forms may also be downloaded from the City's website at www.cityoforinda.org. Completed Statement of Interest forms must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office by
Friday, January 15, 2016 at 5:00pm. Qualified applicants for City Commission and Committee appointments
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Orinda Union School District Superintendent Search Please click here to view the latest information on the Superintendent Transition Process. |
 Crime Statistics December 13 2015 to December 19, 2015
| Calls for Service | | Hit and Run | 1 | Monte Vista Road / Monte Vista | | | | | | Counterfeit | 1 | 20 Block Bryant Way | | | | | | Accident - Property Damage | 1 | Moraga Way / Estabueno Dr. | | | | | | Vandalism | 1 | 50 Block Monte Vista Road | | | | | | Residential Burglary | 1 | 40 Block Orcard Road | | | | | | Stolen Vehicle Recovered | 1 | Wild Rye Way / Rabble Road | | | | | | Hit and Run Misdemeanor | 1 | Nations | | | | | | | | | | Arrests | | Arrest - DUI | 2 | Camino Pablo / Monte Vista | | | | Camino Pablo / Camino Sobrante | | | | | | Orinda BART | | None reported. |
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Planning Department
Planning Commission:
- 25A Orinda Way Study Session (recap): On December 8th, 2015, the Planning Commission held a Study Session to provide comments and direction to the prospective developers of the 25 Orinda Way property, which is the vacant, approximately one half acre fenced parcel located directly across the street from the City Library. The developer, Paul Ugenti, is proposing to develop an 18,500 square foot, commercial building, consisting of retail and restaurant uses in five separate tenant spaces on the ground floor, with office uses on the second floor. Over seventy off street parking spaces are proposed, which will be located within the structure, as well as on the roof behind screening. Comments received at the meeting from the Planning Commission and from members of the public in attendance were positive, consisting primarily of suggestions to improve the project. No formal action was taken by the Planning Commission in keeping with the Study Session format of the meeting. It is anticipated that the developer will submit a formal development application to seek approval of the project sometime in January 2016.
- Next regularly scheduled Planning Commission Meeting will be held Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 at 7:00pm in the Sarge Littlehale Conference Room, located at 22 Orinda Way
New Projects:
- Design review applications have been submitted for six new single-family residences on up-sloping, vacant lots (205-210) in the Wilder subdivision ranging from 3,766 to 4,905 square feet (adjusted).
* 26 Wilder Road (APN: 273-350-021)
* 28 Wilder Road (APN: 273-350-020)
* 30 Wilder Road (APN: 273-350-019)
* 32 Wilder Road (APN: 273-350-018)
* 36 Wilder Road (APN: 273-350-017)
* 38 Wilder Road (APN: 273-350-016)
- 424 El Toyonal: Tree Removal Permit request to remove a 30" Coast Live Oak located in close proximity to the home on the lot. The tree splits into two main leaders and shows signs of advanced decay.
- 41 Tappan Lane: Design review for construction of 4-foot tall retaining walls within public right of way to support reoriented driveway. Project will require Encroachment Agreement and Encroachment Permit.
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Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings
City Council Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 7:00pm
Library Auditorium, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Planning Commission
Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 7:00pm
Sarge Littlehale Community Room
City Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Citizens' Infrastructure Oversight Commission
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 6:30pm
Sarge Littlehale Community Room
City Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Art in Public Places Committee
Monday, January 18, 2016 3:30pm
May Room, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
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