Public Works and Engineering Services
2015 Annual and Measure J & L Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Last week the paving contractor, Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc., began paving activities on St. Stephens, from HWY 24 on/off ramps to Las Vegas Rd. The contractor worked on base failures and installed the base lift of asphalt (see pictures below). This week, the final lift of asphalt will be applied. Paving activities along St. Stephens are anticipated to be completed by Friday March 25th.
Also this week, the contractor plans to start paving activities on Calvin Drive and Valley Drive. Due to rainy forecast for early next week, the contractor expects to start these activities on Wednesday, March 23rd or Thursday, March 24th. The roadway treatment for these 2 streets is Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) and it will take from ten (10) to twelve (12) consecutive days to be completed.
There are other (3) streets pending for pavement rehabilitation: Camino Sobrante, Canon Drive and Overhill Road. The roadway treatment that will be applied to these streets is also FDR. This treatment 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.
Southwest Area Transportation Committee (SWAT)
SWAT met last week and continued discussion of the Transportation Expenditure Plan (TEP) that will be the basis of a proposed countywide ballot measure on the November ballot. The SWAT reviewed the latest version of the TEP and discussed comments on the plan that were received from the Town of Danville and were to be presented to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) at a special CCTA meeting last Wednesday. The SWAT will meet on Monday, March 21st to review the outcome of the special CCTA meeting and continue discussion of the proposed TEP.
Public Works
The rains of late have been a busy time for the Public Works crew.
This is a list of what the crew was called out to do:
Saturday, March 12, 2016
- Mudslide 200 block Canon Dr.
- Tree down on Tappan Ln. at Tappan Terrace
- Clogged storm drain at 100 block Camino Sobrante
- Flooding at 200 block Manzanita Dr.
Sunday, March 13, 2016
- Tree down Courtney Ln.
- Tree down Hall Dr.
- Tree down 300 block Tahos Dr.
- Tree down 10 block Diablo View Dr.
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Vicinity 70 El Toyonal (note wires holding tree up)
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Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)
Monday, March 21, 2016, 7:00pm
Sarge Littlehale Room, City Hall
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Wilder Council Subcommittee
Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 8:00am
22 Orinda Way
Planning Conference Room
Click Here for Meeting Materials
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 RoomC ity Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 City Council Regular Meeting - Special Meeting
Thursday, March 24, 2016, 8:00am
Capital Improvement Plan Study Session
Garden Room, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Citizens' Infrastructure Oversight Commission Wednesday, April 13, 2016 6:30pm Sarge Littlehale Community Room
City Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
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Finance Department
CITY CENT$
The City maintains a 5 year Capital Improvement Plan that lists the capital projects expected to be completed each year for the next five years. The Plan includes the scope and location of the projects as well as the funding source. Click Here to see the current Plan. On Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 8:00am, there will be a Capital Improvement Plan Study Session in the Garden Room at the Orinda 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.
Be sure to bring a basket.
Rain cancels the event.
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Parks and Recreation
Spring/Summer Activity Guide Available Online!
The Spring/Summer Activity Guide is now available online. Copies of the guide will arrive in mailboxes by the last week of March. Registration for classes and camps listed in this guide begin March 22.
To view the guide online prior to registration,
Register for one, or register for all!
Summer Camps aren't just for children; each year the Teen OuTeens summer program, Summer OuTEENs, are organized keeping those who are 11 to 14 years old in mind. Each week consists of 3 excursions in addition to 2 days of camp playing games, working on art projects and having fun. For the first time this year the Parks and Recreation Department is giving parents the option to register their teen for a single excursion if they don't want to attend the whole camp; they can register for individual trips they wish to attend or register for the entire week providing families more options than ever.
Look below to see excursions that are planned for this summer.
For additional information about this program look for
Teen OuTeens in the new Summer Camp Guide or call (925) 254-2445.
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Week 1 - Adrenaline Rush
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Tuesday, July 5
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City Beach Rock Climbing
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Thursday, July 7
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Six Flags
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Friday, July 8
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AT&T Park and Ride the Ducks Tour
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Week 2 - Splish Splash
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Tuesday, July 12
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Scandia Fun Center
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Wednesday, July 13
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SF Chinatown
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Thursday, July 14
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Exploratorium
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Week 3 - Under the sea
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Tuesday, July 19
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Jelly Belly Factory Tour
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Wednesday, July 20
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Oakland A's Game vs. Astros
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Thursday, July 21
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Waterworld
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Week 4 - A Trip to outer space
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Tuesday, July 26
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Sky High
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Wednesday, July 27
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Fisherman's Warf Tour
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Thursday, July 28
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Games2U
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New Sculpture in Orinda!
In case you haven't noticed, there's an 11' 6" size bear in front of the Orinda Library. Ursus Redivivus, a monument to the California Grizzly Bear, is a carefully assembled, life-sized piece made entirely of recycled junk and scrap metal. Ursus is a kinetic sculpture created by Artists Alex Nolan and Chad Glashoff. This wonderful piece was brought to Orinda by the Art in Public Places program, ArtSpace Orinda, which has been placing outdoor sculptures in the Orinda community since 2007. Its mission is to recognize artists as important cultural resources, and to install artwork throughout the City to broaden public awareness and encourage dialogue about public art. For more information about this program visit www.artspaceorinda.org.
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Orinda Starlight Village Players Hold Season Auditions
Come Tread the Boards
The Orinda Starlight Village Players (OrSVP) holds its season auditions on Sunday, April 3 at the Orinda Community Center Park Amphitheater at 4 p.m. and on Tuesday, April 5 at the Orinda Community Center Carpentry Room at 7 p.m. This all-volunteer group has been presenting live theater in Orinda for over 30 years and is always looking for new volunteers, both on and off-stage:
The first production of the season will be Agatha Christie's Murder on the Nile directed by Suzan Lorraine. OrSVP is well known for its productions of Agatha Christie plays. Lorraine has been directing the Christie shows for the past several years to great acclaim, carrying on the tradition set by OrSVP founder Charlotte Meyer. Lorraine will need a variety of adult ages for this show. Rehearsals begin in late April. Performance dates are June 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 26, 30, and July 1-2.
The second production of the season is Robert Merrill's Aria's. This charming romantic comedy is premiering in the Bay Area. Merrill is a playwright from Southern California and will be traveling to Orinda to see the production so the OrSVP group will get to meet the author. Jill Gelster will direct the show. In past seasons, Gelster directed the comedies Wrong Window by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore and Madness on Madrona Drive by Louis Flynn. Gelster will need a variety of adults as well as someone who can play a 7-year-old boy. Rehearsals begin in June and performances are July 22-23, 29-30, August 5-6, 7, 11, and 12-13.
The final production of the season will be Billy Van Zandt and Jame Milmore's Love, Sex and the IRS directed by OrSFVP regular, Malcolm Cowler. Rehearsals for this production will start in August with performances Sept. 10, 16-17, 23-25, 29-30 and Oct. 1.
Come prepared to read from scripts for the Directors.
No prepared monologues are necessary.
For more information, call 925-528-9225 or email info@orsvp.org.
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Planning Department
Planning Commission Meeting
March 22, 2016, at 7:00PM in the Library Auditorium, located at 26 Orinda Way
Continued Public Hearings:
25A Orinda Way - The Planning Commission will consider Design Review, Commercial Use, Exception, and Variance Permit applications for an approximately 18,100 square-foot, mixed-use retail and office building and required parking, on an approximately 19,456 square-foot vacant parcel. The Design Review and Commercial Use Permit applications are required for new construction in the Downtown Commercial zoning district. Design Review is also required for Revocable Encroachment Agreement for project uses proposed to be located within the public right-of-way.
The Exception application is for building encroachment into the front, side and rear property setbacks, and the Variance is for proposed parking that is less than required by Orinda Municipal Code Sec. 17.16.4. The project is two stories with ground floor retail and restaurant uses and second-story office uses, and includes second-story and rooftop parking. The roofline of the structure is 35 feet in height with architectural projections that extend up to 46 feet in height. A total of 68 parking off-street spaces are proposed, with 26 parking spaces on the second floor, and 42 parking spaces on the rooftop level.
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New Public Hearings:
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28 Vista Del Orinda - The Planning Commission will consider an application for Design Review for a proposed two-story, 3,887 adjusted square foot, single-family residence, Elevated Deck Permit for proposed 240 square foot elevated deck as part of the project, on an undeveloped parcel. The lot has an average slope of 41% and is located in the Ridgeline Overlay District.
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62 Boeger Ranch - The Planning Commission will consider a Design Review application for a new multi-level, single-family residence and a 328 square-foot elevated deck on Lot 67 in the Wilder subdivision.
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Orinda Police Department
March 13, 2016 to March 19, 2016
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Calls for Service
| | 911 HANGUP | 4 | SCHOOL CHECK | 2 | | ALARM AUDIBLE | 37 | SECURITY CHECK | 6 | | ANIMAL CRUELTY | 1 | SERVICE TO CITIZEN | 13 | | AUTO BURGLARY | 4 | SHOPLIFT | 1 | | CIVIL PROBLEM | 3 | SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE STOP | 8 | | DUI MISDEMEANOR | 1 | SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE | 4 | | FRAUD FALSE PRETENSES | 1 | SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT | 6 | | HIT AND RUN MISDEMEANOR | 2 | SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE | 8 | | IDENTITY THEFT | 4 | ACCIDENT PROPERTY DAMAGE | 5 | | LOUD PARTY | 6 | TRAFFIC HAZARD | 5 | | MOTORIST ASSIST | 1 | TRAFFIC STOP | 25 | | NEIGHBOR DISPUTE | 1 | TRESPASS | 1 | | OCCUPIED STALLED VEHICLE | 1 | UNCONTROLLABLE JUVENILE | 1 | | OUTSIDE ASSIST | 7 | VANDALISM | 3 | | PARKING ENFORCEMENT | 18 | VEHICLE BLOCKING DRIVEWAY | 1 | | PATROL REQUEST | 9 | VIOLATION RESTRAINING ORDER | 1 | | PETTY THEFT | 2 | WELFARE CHECK | 7 | | RECKLESS DRIVING | 3 | | | | Arrests | | STOLEN VEHICLE | 1 | DRUNK IN PUBLIC | 2 | | DUI MISDEMEANOR | 1 | WANTED PERSON | 1 | | POSSESS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE | 1 | | | | | | | |
To see calls for service locations, please visit www.crimereports.com
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Vehicle Tampering - March 13, 2016, 10 Block Owl Hill Ct.
Unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain entry into victim's vehicle. The driver's side door lock on the vehicle was damaged, but the suspect never gained entry.
Outside Assist - March 16, 2016, Moraga Way
Vehicle pursuit of auto burglary suspects that occurred in the Town of Moraga. Orinda PD pursued the vehicle west on Hwy 24. The Sheriff's Office helicopter kept visual on the suspect vehicle and updated its location while driving into the City of Oakland. Oakland Officers stopped the suspect vehicle soon after and detained the driver. Stolen property from the Moraga auto burglaries was recovered. Moraga Police Department took custody of suspect.
Possession of controlled substance arrest - March 18, 2016, Hidden Valley Rd.
Arrest of suspect for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers located a white crystalline substance in a vile and two glass methamphetamine pipes in suspects backpack.
BART Police
No incidents to report
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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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Orinda rated as 9th Safest City in California for 2016!
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