Public Works and Engineering Services
2015 Annual and Measure J & L Pavement Rehabilitation Project
This week the contractor began paving activities on St. Stephens, from HWY 24 on/off ramps to Las Vegas Rd. The contractor has notified the residents and estimates the work will be completed in one week.
There are five (5) streets pending for pavement rehabilitation: Calvin Drive, Camino Sobrante, Canon Drive, Overhill Road and Valley Drive. With the exception of St. Stephens (which uses milling and thick asphalt overlay), the roadway treatment that will be applied to these streets, Full Depth Reclamation (FDR), requires from ten (10) to twelve (12) consecutive clear days to avoid safety issues at the construction site and unnecessary liability for the City.
Under FDR treatment, after 2 to 3 days the street will be down to subgrade (soil). Any rain will create a muddy environment with 3 adverse possibilities: a) Vehicles stuck in the mud or tracking mud to their driveways; b) Violation of stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), with unnecessary liability for the City; and/or c) water penetrating the subgrade compromising the quality of the pavement rehabilitation.
After 5 to 6 days the soil has been mixed with cement and water to create the FDR base. Any rain during this process could potentially create 2 adverse possibilities: a) modify the water content of the mix compromising the quality of the pavement rehabilitation; and/or b) create a slippery surface for vehicles to drive on.
After 7 to 8 days the first layer of hot-mix asphalt has been applied. This layer is typically 3 to 4 inches lower than the final surface grade. Any rain with this condition would create ponding issues and potentially cause vehicles to hydroplane.
After 10 to 12 days the last layer of hot-mix asphalt has been applied. At this point, no more rain considerations are necessary.
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Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 15, 2016, 7:00pm
Library Auditorium, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Parks and Recreation Commission
Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 7:00pm -
Special Meeting
Orinda Community Center, Room 7
28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Monday, March 21, 2016 3:30pm
May Room, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)
Monday, March 21, 2016, 7:00pm
Sarge Littlehale Room, City Hall
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Planning Commission
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 7:00pm
Orinda Library Auditorium
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Finance Advisory Committee
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 6:00pm
Sarge Littlehale Community Room, City Hall
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
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Orinda rated as 9th Safest City in California for 2016!
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Finance Department
CITY CENT$
The City's financial policies require the City Council to approve a balanced budget each year by June 30th. The community based budget process takes about five months and there are several points for public input. All meetings are noticed on the City's website and the Outlook, and at City Hall and the Library.
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Orinda Rotary Club's
Annual Spring Egg Hunt
Orinda Community Center Play Field, Saturday March 26, 2016
There will be over 1000 eggs and prizes and pictures with the Bunny
Ages: Toddlers through Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 only
Mark your calendar for Saturday March 26, 2016 at 11:00 am sharp.
Plan on arriving at least 30 minutes before the event.
Park on the street or at the Rite Aid lot.
Be sure to bring a basket.
Rain cancels the event.
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Parks and Recreation
Dust off the cleats, spring Soccer is almost here!
The Orinda Youth Association (OYA) Spring Soccer League is quickly approaching. This fast and furious format differs from the OYA Fall Program because games are played with less players on the field, teams are smaller to increase individual playing time, and goalies are not used in order to encourage scoring. An emphasis is placed on players developing their skills in dribbling, passing, shooting and open field defense. A 30-minute practice is followed by a 30-minute game. Register today to ensure your child's spot in the league. For more information click here or call (925) 254-2445.
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Planning Department
Planning Commission Meeting March 8, 2016 - ACTION MINUTES
- Item 4. Consent Calendar
- Approval of February 23, 2016 Action Minutes: A motion was made by Commissioner Mautner, seconded by Commissioner Adamson, to approve the action minutes as presented. The motion carried by a unanimous (5-0) vote. (Commissioner Faix and Hoeffel absent)
- Item 6. New Public Hearings
- 122 Scenic Drive: A public hearing to consider a Hillside Grading Permit application for a landscape renovation, backyard improvements, and grading located at the rear yard of 122 Scenic Drive. As a part of the proposed project, grading will be done in the rear yard, both at the top and bottom of the slope, to create more flat, usable space. The grading at the top of the slope will include the construction of a retaining wall with a maximum of 3 feet and the retaining walls at the bottom of the slope are a maximum of 2.5 feet high.
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Iverson, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, to approve the Hillside Grading Permit with a revision to strike the sixth Condition of Approval (in reference to the electrical outlets and "low-voltage" lighting restrictions). The motion was approved by a unanimous (5-0) vote.
- Item 7. Other Commission Matters
- Election of Planning Commission Officers - ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Adamson, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, to re-elect Chair McGrath to serve a second term of one year, Planning Commission Chair. The motion was approved by a unanimous (5-0) vote. A motion was made by Commissioner Adamson, seconded by Chair McGrath, to re-elect Vice-Chair Hoeffel to serve a second term of one year, as Planning Commission Vice-Chair. The motion carried by a unanimous (5-0) vote.
- Item 9. Planning Director's Update
- Discussion on Story Pole Requirements: Following a brief report by the Planning Director, the Commission discussed the merits of story poles versus other forms of 3D modeling. The Commission expressed general consensus that the requirement for story poles should continue to be at the discretion of the Planning Director, but that more detailed guidelines should be prepared indicating the criteria used to determine when to require them. In addition, the Commission expressed consensus that the Planning Department should continue the practice of requiring story poles for new single family homes outside of the Wilder neighborhood.
ACTION: As this was a discussion item only, no action was taken by the Planning Commission.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission
will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 7:00PM
in the Orinda Library Auditorium, located at 26 Orinda Way
- New Project Applications Received
- 29 Bigleaf Road - New 4, 433 adjusted square-foot single-family residence on a 19, 810 square-foot vacant lot in the Wilder subdivision. The proposed project also includes a 288 square-foot elevated deck.
- 62 Van Ripper - 1,229 square foot addition to one-story, single-family residence. Addition includes creation of a 840 square foot second unit. Two exceptions are sought for the second unit: size greater than 750 square feet; and a second unit on a lot less than 20,000 square feet net lot area with more than 40 properties within a 500 foot radius of the subject property.
- 184 Crestview Drive - New 365 sf +/- one-car garage and new 831 +/- sf elevated deck. An existing, 470 +/- sf elevated deck will be removed in order to construct the new elevated deck. The project also includes two new retaining walls separated by at least 4 feet. The retaining wall closer to the home is proposed at a maximum of 2.5 feet high, the retaining wall located further from the residence is proposed at a maximum of 8 feet in height.
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Orinda Police
Auto Burglary - March 9, 2016 - 10 Block Orinda Way
Unknown suspect(s) broke a side window of Victims SUV. The suspect reached in the vehicle and took a bag containing a Mac Book Air laptop computer from the passenger front seat.
Auto Burglary - March 10, 2016 - 500 Block Tahos Road
Unknown suspect(s) broke the right front passenger window of Victim's vehicle and took a bag containing banking information.
Public Intoxication - March 10, 2016 - Theatre Square
Arrest of Suspect for misdemeanor probation violation and public intoxication.
Shoplifting/Possession of Dangerous Weapon - March 11, 2016, Safeway
Arrest of Suspect shoplifting who took $406.56 worth of merchandise from Safeway in Orinda and Antioch. All items were returned to Orinda Safeway. During the incident three other juveniles were detained. During a consensual search of another Suspect's backpack, Officers located a loaded firearm. Suspect was arrested carrying a loaded firearm, not registered owner and receiving stolen property. The firearm was confirmed stolen in Antioch. Another person was identified as a runaway juvenile out of San Joaquin County and was returned.
BART Police
Public Intoxication/Warrant Arrest - Orinda Station
3/8/16, 1939 hours - A BART officer proceeded to the station in order to perform a welfare check on a male subject who was reportedly unconscious, but breathing. Orinda Police officers arrived at the station before the BART officer, contacted the subject and determined he was possibly intoxicated. When the BART officer arrived, he determined the subject was too intoxicated to care for himself. The officer also learned of an outstanding "no bail" DUI warrant, held by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, for the subject's arrest. The subject was then arrested for public intoxication and the warrant; and then booked into the county jail without incident.
Crime Statistics February 28, - March 5, 2016
| Calls for Service | | 911 HANGUP | 2 | RUN AWAY JUVENILE | 1 | | ABANDONED VEHICLE | 2 | SCHOOL CHECK | 2 | | ALARM AUDIBLE | 28 | SECURITY CHECK | 10 | | ASSAULT W/ DEADLY WEAPON | 1 | SERVICE TO CITIZEN | 28 | | AUTO BURGLARY | 5 | SHOPLIFT | 2 | | CIVIL PROBLEM | 2 | SUSP VEHICLE STOP | 3 | | DISTURBANCE-FIGHT | 1 | SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE | 3 | | FORGERY | 1 | SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT | 4 | | FOUND PROPERTY | 1 | SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE | 4 | | HIT AND RUN MISDEMEANOR | 1 | TC - FIRE AND AMB ENROUTE | 1 | | IDENTITY THEFT | 1 | TC - NO DETAILS | 3 | | LOUD NOISE | 1 | TC - PROPERTY DAMAGE | 4 | | LOUD PARTY | 1 | THREATS | 1 | | OCCUPIED STALLED VEHICLE | 1 | TRAFFIC CONTROL | 1 | | ORDINANCE VIOLATION | 2 | TRAFFIC HAZARD | 6 | | PANHANDLING | 1 | Traffic Stop | 36 | | PARKING ISSUE | 37 | UNKNOWN PROBLEM | 1 | | PATROL REQUEST | 3 | UNWANTED GUEST | 2 | | PETTY THEFT | 1 | VEH BLOCKING DRIVEWAY | 1 | | PUBLIC NUISANCE | 2 | VIOLATION RESTRAINING ORD | 1 | | RECKLESS DRIVING | 2 | WELFARE CHECK | 1 | | Arrests | | SHOPLIFTING/POSSESS WEAPON | 1 | PUBLIC INTOXICATION | 1 | | | | | |
To see calls for service locations, please visit www.crimereports.com
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An American Ascent : internationally acclaimed documentary
Free screening at the Orinda Library Auditorium
April 20, 2016 at 7 pm
AN AMERICAN ASCENT is a feature documentary about the
first African American expedition to tackle North America's highest peak, Denali.
In June 2013, nine African Americans set out to build a legacy by encouraging inner city kids to get outside. An American Ascent is a feature documentary from producers Andy Adkins, George Potter and James Mills, about the first African American expedition to tackle North America's highest peak, Denali.
Expedition member, Scott Briscoe, will introduce the film and speak about his on-going work with the National Outdoor Leadership School to help connect all Americans to the wild places that help to define our nation.
The nation's wild places from national and state parks to national forests, preserves, and wilderness areas belong to all Americans. But not all American use those resources equally. A staggering number of American do not consider the outdoors as a place for them.
In 2013 the National Outdoor Leadership School set out to achieve an ambitious goal. They aimed to put the first team of African-American climbers on the highest peak in North America, the Alaskan mountain called Denali. Nine climbers set out to build a legacy and become role models for inner city kids and people of color. Their gripping beautifully filmed story is involving, challenging and worth viewing.
Free and open to the public. First come, first seated.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Orinda Library, in partnership with the Orinda Association.
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