The City of Orinda is seeking applications from
resident volunteers to serve on City Committees and Commissions
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.
Deadline has been extended to Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 5:00pm.
Qualified applicants for City Commission and Committee appointments
will be invited to interview before the full City Council.
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Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings
Art in Public Places CommitteeMonday, February 8, 2016 3:30pm May Room, Orinda Library 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 Planning CommissionTuesday, February 9, 2016, 7:00pm Library Auditorium, Orinda Library 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 Citizens' Infrastructure Oversight CommissionWednesday, February 10, 2015 6:30pm Sarge Littlehale Community Room City Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Parks and Recreation Commission
Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 7:00pm
Orinda Community Center, Room 7
28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
City Council Regular Meeting:Tuesday, February 16, 2016, 7:00pm Library Auditorium, Orinda Library 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)Monday, February 15, 2016 - CANCELLED
**New Date** Monday, February 22, 2016, 7:00pmSarge Littlehale Community Room City Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
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Highlights from February 2, 2016 City Council Meeting
Public Opinion Poll - Review of Survey Results and Potential Ballot Measure
The Council discussed various options for funding further road improvements based on results from a recent public opinion poll conducted by FM3. Council subsequently directed staff to return on February 16th with information regarding two general obligation funding options for the June 2016 Ballot: $25 million and $47 million
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This feature of the Orinda Outlook is meant to serve as a highlight of items from the City Council Meetings. To view the meeting in its entirety or review meeting materials including Agenda, Minutes and Staff Reports please visit the city's website at www.cityoforinda.org
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Public Works and Engineering Services
2015 Annual and Measure J & L Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Last week Bay Cities Paving & Grading performed light activities due to rain. Most of the activities included utility manhole and valve cover adjustments, minor asphalt dike work, and general clean up. This week, due to a forecast of dry weather, the contractor will perform paving activities along Calvin Drive and Valley Drive and cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) activities on storm drain pipes at different locations within the project limits.
There are six more streets that will be rehabilitated under this project: Calvin Drive, Camino Sobrante, Canon Drive, Overhill Road, St. Stephens Drive and Valley Drive. The roadway treatment that will be applied to these streets require from seven to ten consecutive clear days for pavement pulverization, cement treatment and new hot mix asphalt placement operations. The status of the work on these streets, except for St. Stephens Drive, is postponed until weather permits. The rehabilitation of St. Stephens Drive will commence after the active PG&E gas line relocation work is completed which is projected in April/May 2016.
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Orinda Police Department
Crime Statistics January 24, - January 30, 2016
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Calls for Service
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911 ABANDONED
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1
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UNFOUNDED GUNSHOTS
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3
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ACCIDENT INJURY
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1
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PROWLER
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1
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ACCIDENT PROPERTY
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1
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PUBLIC ASSEMBLY CHECK
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3
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ALARM AUDIBLE
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23
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PUBLIC NUISANCE
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1
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BARKING DOG
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1
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RECKLESS DRIVING
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5
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CVC MOVING VIOLATION
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16
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SCHOOL ASSEMBLY CHECK
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6
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CVC NON MOVING VIOLATION
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24
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SECURITY CHECK
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11
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DUI MISDEMEANOR
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1
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SERVICE TO CITIZEN
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38
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FIRE/EMS RESPONSE INFO
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1
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SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES
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5
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FRAUD CREDIT CARD
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1
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SUSPICIOUS PERSON STOP
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4
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GRAND THEFT
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2
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SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT
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2
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GRAND THEFT FROM VEHICLE
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1
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SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE
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1
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H&S VIOLATION
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1
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SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE STOP
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11
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HARASSMENT
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1
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TOW
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2
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IDENTITY THEFT
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3
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TRAFFIC HAZARD
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3
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LOUD MUSIC
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1
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TRESPASS
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1
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MOTORIST ASSIST
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2
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UNWANTED GUEST
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1
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OTHER MISDEMEANOR
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1
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VACATION HOUSE CHECK
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12
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OUTSIDE ASSIST
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6
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VANDALISM
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1
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PARKING VIOLATION
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18
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VEHICLE THEFT
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2
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PATROL REQUEST
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10
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VERBAL DISPUTE
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2
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PETTY THEFT
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2
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WELFARE CHECK
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2
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Arrests
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Grand Theft
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2
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DUI Arrest
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1
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Other Misdemeanor
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1
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Facing Life and Death: a film and discussion at the Orinda Library
February 25, 6:30 p.m.
Orinda Library Garden Room
The Orinda library is hosting a free screening of the film,
Facing Life and Death, by East Bay filmmaker, Dr. Michelle Peticolas.
Dr. Peticolas is a sociologist, filmmaker and longtime student of Sufism. She teaches seminars on end-of-life and leads loss support groups around the Bay Area. She has been working in the field of death and loss for over 17 years. Producer of the award winning documentary
Secret of Life and Death, she also presents at hospitals, hospices and
community groups around northern California.
Death is a subject that much of modern western society prefers to avoid. Following the 26 minute film screening with a moderated discussion, participants will share stories and listen to the stories of others. Visit her website at www.secretsoflifeanddeath.com
Sponsored by the Friends of the Orinda Library and in partnership with Hospice of the East Bay
Free & Open to the public - No Registration Required
6: 30 PM in the Orinda Library Auditorium. 26 Orinda Way, Orinda.
For more information, call the Orinda Library at 925-254-2184
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Planning Department
The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 at 7:00pm in the Orinda Library Auditorium, located at 26 Orinda Way.
Public hearings will include:
Continued Public Hearings -
- Title 17 Zoning Amendment: A public hearing to consider a recommendation by the Planning Commission to the City Council concerning a City-initiated proposal to revise certain zoning regulations in Title 17 of the Orinda Municipal Code (Zoning). These changes are intended to make the City's Zoning Code consistent with the Fifth Cycle Housing Element of the City's General Plan (adopted by the City Council on April 21, 2015) and to comply with State and Federal law.
(Staff recommendation is to open the public hearing and continue this item to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 at 7:00pm in the Orinda Library Auditorium located at 26 Orinda Way)
- 4 Quail Ridge Lane:A public hearing to consider Design Review and Elevated Deck permit applications to allow a new two-story single family residence on a vacant parcel at 4 Quail Ridge Lane.
New Public Hearing -
- 11 & 15 Paintbrush Lane:A public hearing to consider Design Review applications for two one-story single family residences on vacant lots 117 and 118 in the Wilder Subdivision.
New Project Applications Submitted -
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- 40 Hilldale Court:Design review application for 1,895 square foot addition to an existing home, resulting in a total adjusted home size of 4,260 square feet.
Zoning Administrator Updates -
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- Public Hearing: 122 Scenic Drive - A Zoning Administrator public hearing scheduled for February 3, 2016 to consider a Hillside Grading permit application to renovate landscape, add a vegetable garden, horseshoe pit, garden steps, hot tub, sports court, batting cage and trellis with television, has been cancelled. This application will instead be considered at an upcoming Planning Commission Meeting.
Public Notices:
- 12 Cresta Blanca: Proposed 945 sqft. second-story addition. The second story will be at lower elevation than an existing, detached garage.
- 81 Moraga Way: Commercial Use Permit to allow a Class B (nail spa) use in a 1,008 square-foot space on the lower level of a commercial building. A Commercial Use Permit is required because the space is designated Type I ground floor space.
- 125 Sleepy Hollow Lane: Elevated Deck Permit for an approximately 400 square-foot elevated deck addition to existing single-family residence.
- 149 Ivy Drive: Exception to allow for a 7-foor encroachment into the front-yard setback for an addition to an existing single-family residence.
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Parks and Recreation
Let's Make Music!
There  is a new music class for parents and children 3 years and under. Join Instructor Andrea Gaspari as she shares her love and experience of music with class participants. Parents will enjoy singing, dancing, and using prop instruments to create music with their children. Gaspari offers two classes; the Let's Make Music class is for toddlers 18 months to 3 years of age and is from 10:30am to 11:10 am. Her Musical Babies class is for babies 6 to 18 months old and is from 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Her next session starts February 23. Register today by calling (925) 254-2445 or this class may be cancelled due to low enrollment.
Adult 5 on 5 Basketball is back!
Basketball is back for adults 18 and up. League games occur on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings, each team plays one game per week for nine games total in a regular season. Every team will have an opportunity to participate in a single elimination end-of-season tournament. Interested players can form a team with a group of friends or they can add their name to the free agent list. There is a ten-team maximum so register today to ensure a spot in the league.
The Spring League starts March 8 and runs through May 12; the registration deadline is March 1. The Summer League begins June 7 and runs through August 11; the registration deadline is June 1. Registration packets are available here. For more information contact Troy Faulk at tfaulk@cityoforinda.org.
Facilities and Rentals
The City of Orinda provides great venues for community members interested in hosting any type of event. To view space availability, click here. Once the page opens select Facility availability on the left hand side of the screen and search the desired complex. To submit a request, please complete and submit the appropriate application form(s), which is on the City's website at www.cityoforinda.org.
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District Seeks Applicants to Serve on
Parcel Tax Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee
The Orinda Union School District is seeking applicants to serve on its Parcel Tax Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee. Currently there are two openings: one two-year term and one four-year term. The committee meets twice annually during normal business hours. The primary objective and purpose of this committee is to ensure that the parcel tax proceeds are spent for their authorized purpose and to report annually to the Board of Trustees and the public regarding the expenditure of such funds.
If you are interested in serving on the committee, please submit an application to:
Superintendent's Office
Orinda Union School District
8 Altarinda Road, Orinda, CA 94563
via email to kfrenklach@orinda.k12.ca.us,
or by fax to (925) 254-5261
Committee members will be approved by the Board of Trustees at the
March 14, 2016 meeting. Applicants will be notified of the final decisions by mail.
Application deadline is Friday, March 4, 2016, at Noon
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2016 Parking Study
Orinda residents and other interested parties participated in a community outreach meeting on the upcoming Downtown and Affected Neighborhoods Parking Study on Wednesday, January 27, 2016.
The meeting included a presentation on the scope of the study and provided an opportunity for the public to share ideas and concerns about parking in the downtown area and adjacent neighborhoods.
The slide presentation from the meeting can be viewed here.
Upon completion of the Parking Study, the following topics will have been examined: * The existing parking supply, demand and current utilization * Current parking policies and alternatives to maximize utilization of existing spaces * Parking enforcement strategies * Intrusion of BART commuters into local business and residential neighborhoods * Public/private partnership opportunities * Permit parking program for various users * ADA compliance of on-street parking spaces The study will develop strategies and solutions for short and long-term parking needs downtown, in the adjacent neighborhoods and will address access needs for residents, employees, customers and commuters in Orinda across a range of transportation modes. For additional information, please contact Tonya Gilmore at 925-253-4291 or tgilmore@cityoforinda.org
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 Lamorinda ShortDocs Film FestOpen for Entries Starting March 1
Inaugural festival to showcase "six-minutes or less" films by local filmmakers of all ages Lights! Camera! Action! Are you a local filmmaker or an aspiring movie director or producer? If so, please enter the first-ever Lamorinda Arts Council's Lamorinda ShortDocs Film Fest starting on March 1, 2016 The festival consists of workshops and a judged contest designed to not only promote local filmmaking, but also to encourage novice filmmakers of all ages to learn how to produce documentary films. For more information about the Lamorinda ShortDocs Film Fest competition and to enter, go to http://www.lamorindaarts.org/shortdocs
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