Public Works and Engineering Services
2016 Annual and Measure J & L Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Bay Cities Paving & Grading began the pulverization of the existing pavement along Ivy Drive and Ramona Drive. Pulverization is when the existing asphalt surface is broken down and mixed with the underlying rock aggregates to a depth of 16 inches. The contractor then removes the top 4 inches of the mixture, s
preads cement binder on top and re-mixes the materials to create a reclaimed cement treated base. This base can be used temporarily as a roadway surface until the new hot mix asphalt is placed. After the pulverization is completed along Ivy and Ramona Drives, the pulverizer will move on to Descanso Drive, Whitehall Drive, La Cresta Drive, and Altamount Drive during the week of August 15.
PG&E crews are working on Descanso Drive and Altamount Drive to lower main lines and lateral lines prior to the pulverization work. PG&E relocation work is expected to start on Cedar Lane, Greenwood Court, Keith Drive, Alice Lane, Goodfellow Drive, and Sally Ann Road beginning this week or next week depending on progress of their crews.
North Lane Storm Water Mitigation Project
The contractor, Bay Cities Paving & Grading Inc., has finished excavating and shoring the launching pit for the 60" storm water pipe that will be jacked under Camino Pablo Road. The pipe will be jacked from the EBMUD Water Treatment Plant area and is angled toward North Lane. The jacking operation will take place over the next couple of weeks. At the same time, the contractor will be excavating the receiving pit at the end of North Lane. The set-up for the jacking pit is shown in the picture below.
The set-up for the jacking pit is shown in the picture below.
The contractor will begin sawcutting the trench along North Lane this week. Sawcutting will take a couple of weeks, and one-lane traffic control will be in effect for several weeks as the pipe is installed.
The City's Public Works and Engineering Services would like to wish a big THANK YOU to their summer interns as they head out and prepare for their senior year of school. Brice Halder and Ethan Christenson were hired through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's summer high school internship program. The program's goals are to provide high school students with exposure to careers in transportation and government. The interns helped with all kinds of projects, including the North Lane Stormwater Mitigation, Santa Maria Park & Ride Lot Stabilization, and many others.
Brice (below) is starting his senior year at Northgate High School soon.
Ethan (below) will be starting his senior year at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville.
From all of us at the City of Orinda,
thank you and
good luck in your senior year and beyond!
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Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) - CANCELLED
Monday, August 15, 2016, 7:00pm
Sarge Littlehale Community Room, City Hall
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Art in Public Places
Monday, August 15, 2016 3:30pm
May Room, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
City Council Regular Meeting - CANCELLED
Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 7:00pm
Library Auditorium, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda CA 94563
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Planning Commission
Tuesday, August 23, 2016, 7:00pm
Library Auditorium, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Finance Advisory Committee
Wednesday, August 24, 2016, 6:00pm
Sarge Littlehale Community Room, City Hall
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
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Office of the City Clerk
NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF FILING PERIOD FOR CANDIDATES
The filing period for persons interested in filing nomination papers for a seat on the Orinda City Council has been extended to Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
There are two seats on the City Council that will be voted on at the November 8, 2016 election. By the filing deadline, only one of the two incumbents filed nomination papers and has qualified for the ballot.
Per Election Code Section 10225, when an incumbent fails to file nomination papers by the filing deadline (August 12, 2016), the voters shall have until the 83
rd day prior to the election (August 17, 2016) to nominate candidates other than the incumbent for that elective office.
Anyone interested in taking out nomination papers for a seat on the City Council should contact Sherry M. Kelly, Interim City Clerk, at 925.253.4221 or at
[email protected] to schedule an appointment to take out or return nomination papers.
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Contra Costa County Library annual book giveaway offers free books to the public
The Contra Costa County Library is hosting its
annual book giveaway from August 18 - September 4.
Tens of thousands of paperback and hard cover fiction, non-fiction and
children's books are available to the public during the 18-day giveaway.
The book giveaway is located in the shipping and receiving area at Library Administration in Pleasant Hill, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is closed on Sundays.
All books available at the giveaway have been removed from the library collection
due to lack of circulation, poor condition or relevance.
"Removing these items from our collection creates much needed space in our already crowded libraries across the system," says Collection Development Manager Deanna Lechman. "It allows for the addition of new and exciting titles that are in higher demand."
Books are available on a first-come, first-served basis and members
of the public are advised to bring their own boxes or bags to transport materials.
A September 1998 resolution, signed by the County Board of Supervisors,
allows the library system to declare outdated and damaged library materials as surplus
and give them away as appropriate.
WHAT: Contra Costa County Library Annual Book Giveaway
WHEN: August 18 - September 4
Monday - Saturday (Closed on Sundays)
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Library Administration, Shipping and Receiving Area
75 Santa Barbara Road
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
For media inquiries, please contact Community and Media Relations Coordinator,
For general questions, please contact Library Administration at
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Planning Department
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES:
August 9, 2016
102 Barbara Road -
The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a Design Review and Tree Removal Permit application to allow construction of a new two-story, 2,874 adjusted square-foot, single-family residence and removal of a protected 10"-diameter Bay tree.
ACTION:
Approved with conditions.
51 Camino Del Diablo -
The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a Design Review application for a proposed 1,999 adjusted square-foot, single-family residence on an 8,169 square-foot lot.
ACTION:
Approved with conditions.
7 El Campanero
- The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a Design Review, Elevated Deck, Exception and Tree Removal Permits associated with the proposed demolition of an existing 1,939 square-foot residence to make way for a new approximately 4,170 square-foot single-family home with a 733 square-foot elevated deck on a 50,302 square-foot lot. The Exception Permit would be for a combination wall and retaining wall, proposed as part of an "infinity" swimming pool, which would exceed the maximum 8" height allowed code.
ACTION:
Approved with conditions.
NEW PROJECTS -
12 Overhill Road:
Exception for a deck to project approximately 2' into a side yard setback. The proposed deck replaces an existing deck that projects further into the setback.
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.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES -
10 Berkeley Avenue
: Design Review for a proposed addition of 1,057 square feet at the basement level. Two Exception Permits are required: one for encroachment into the side yard setback, and another for decreasing space in the garage, which is already non-conforming to Orinda's requirement of a two-car garage of at least 342 square feet.
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Student Transit Ticket Program
The Southwest Contra Costa County Student Transit Ticket Program opens each year in August and is for primary & secondary level students who attend school in the communities of Alamo, Danville, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, and San Ramon.
To apply for FREE transit passes for the upcoming 2016/2017 School Year,
click here!
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For additional information, contact:
511 Contra Costa
c/o City of San Ramon
Transportation Division
2401 Crow Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94583
925-973-2650
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Parks and Recreation
New Classes Offered this Fall!
Registration is now underway for fall/winter classes, below is a highlight of the new classes offered through the Parks and Recreation Department. To view these classes in the Fall/Winter Activity Guide please
click here
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Kindergym
for ages 1-3Y and 2 ½-4Y (pg. 13)
This is not a new program, however we are really excited to announce that Kindergym and Kindergym Plus are being offered every day of the week, Monday through Friday. Instructors for these programs are Kelly Gooding (M/W), Cheryl Baker (Tu/F), and Danika Webster (Th).
Primordial Sound Meditation
for ages 18Y and up (pg. 35)
Practiced for thousands of years, meditation is technology that benefits your body, mind and soul, awakening creativity, healing and transformation. After learning the technique, participants will be able to practice on their own and achieve inner tranquility, well-being and concentration.
Novice Rally
for ages 18Y and up (pg. 33)
This new dog obedience class is based on the rally-style auto racing and requires teamwork between the dog and handler. Rhythmic music plays in the background to encourage a more relaxed environment for you and your dog. Successful completion of Beginning Obedience is required.
Intermediate Obedience
for ages 18Y and up (pg. 33)
This is the next step to improve on your beginning obedience skills which focuses on teaching your dog to stay with distractions, coming when called in various situations and to heel in a more formal fashion. Successful completion of Beginning Obedience is required.
Last Event of the Summer!
A single act of kindness can change everything; Arlo the Dinosaur's relationship with Spot, a wild and tenacious human boy, is a great representation of that. On August 18, experience this unlikely friendship unfold
in
Good Dinosaur
.
The movie will be shown in the Orinda Community Park at dusk. Families are encouraged to bring their blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets for a memorable summer evening. If you've taken any pictures this summer, please share them with us on
Facebook or Twitter @OrindaParksRec or #OrindaParksRec.
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Discover & Go helps get you there with free transit passes to select venues in August, September, and October
The Contra Costa County Library is once again offering free mass transit passes for use with Discover & Go.
From August through October, Discover & Go participants who live in Contra Costa County
can request a pre-paid Clipper Card for select venues.
Once patrons choose the Print Pass option for a Discover & Go event, they will see a banner to request the Clipper Card.
Click Here for additional information and a list of venues.
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Crime Statistics August 7, 2016 - August 13 , 2016
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Calls for Service
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| 911 HANGUP |
6 |
PARKING DETAIL |
13 |
| ACCIDENT INJURY |
1 |
PATROL REQUEST |
17 |
| ACCIDENT PROPERTY |
2 |
PETTY THEFT FROM VEHICLE |
1 |
| ALARM FALSE |
28 |
PUBLIC NUISANCE |
1 |
| AUTO BURGLARY |
1 |
RECKLESS DRIVING |
4 |
| BARKING DOG |
1 |
SECURITY CHECK |
6 |
| CIVIL |
2 |
SERVICE TO CITIZEN |
19 |
| CVC MOVING DETAIL |
40 |
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES |
2 |
| CVC NON MOVING DETAIL |
20 |
SUSPICIOUS PERSON STOP |
5 |
| DRUNK IN PUBLIC |
1 |
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE STOP |
2 |
| FOUND PROPERTY |
2 |
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE |
2 |
| FRAUD CREDIT CARD |
1 |
SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT |
4 |
| HAILED BY CITIZEN |
1 |
TC - PROPERTY DAMAGE |
1 |
| JUVENILE DISTURBANCE |
1 |
TOW |
1 |
| LOUD MUSIC |
2 |
TRAFFIC HAZARD |
2 |
| LOUD NOISE |
1 |
VACATION HOUSE CHECK |
13 |
| MEDICAL HOSPITAL |
1 |
VERBAL DISPUTE |
3 |
| OUTSIDE ASSIST |
4 |
WELFARE CHECK |
4 |
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Arrest
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| DUI |
3 |
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For Information on Crime locations visit
www.crimereports.com
and type in Orinda
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Summer is here,
but it's not too early to get your tickets to
fall's biggest community-wide party benefitting the
Orinda Starlight Village Players
and a variety of other Orinda charities!
Dancing with the Cars
kicks off the Orinda Classic Car Show weekend
on Friday, September 9th and will be held this year at the Orinda Country Club.
The party theme is "The Italian Job," so naturally will feature an exclusive showing of hopped-up and heist-ready Mini-Coopers,
as well as some magnificent Mazeratis and fabulous Ferraris.
Compari-infused cockails, a hearty Italian dinner, silent and live auctions,
and dancing to Dino (of course!) is included.
Seating is limited and the party is always a sellout!
Tickets are $110.00 per person until August 15 ($125.00 thereafter)
OR
bring your friends and purchase a table for 12
at $1,200.00 until August 15 ($1,400.00 thereafter).
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Orinda Farmers Market
Morning Market & Music - Saturdays 9:00am - 1:00pm
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