Public Works and Engineering Services
North Lane Storm Water Mitigation Project (expect delays on Camino Pablo)
On the evening of December 15, 2016, two front yards along North Lane experienced flooding as a result of a significant amount of silt and debris clogging our newly installed trash racks at the entrance to the new 60" diameter storm drain pipe and the pre-existing 48" diameter pipe.
The storm on last Thursday brought a vast amount of rain in a short period of time and the runoff from the hillside flowing into the stream and down to the trashrack brought branches, rocks, silt, and other debris to the headwall, creating a backlog/blockage. The storm runoff overtopped the headwall and traveled into two front yards and also downhill along North Lane. Crews were sent out to remove the silt from the stream which was 4 feet deep over an area of approximately 500 square feet to restore hydraulic capacity.
Public Works will be evaluating the trash rack effectiveness and will be searching upstream for large erosion sources that caused the large amount of silt material.
Last week, the contractor partially installed the traffic loops at the Camino Pablo/North Lane intersection. The left turn signal from Camino Pablo northbound to North Lane was accidentally cut and will require a second trip to be completed. This will result in a few seconds delay on Camino Pablo southbound to allow automatic left turns due to the lack of vehicle detection. Currently, the City is monitoring the projected weather conditions and coordinating with the contractor and the County to set up a date to complete this work. Your patience is greatly appreciated.
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Upcoming Council and Committee Meeting Schedules
Art in Public Places Committee
Monday, December 19, 2016, 3:30pm
May Room, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)
Monday, December 19, 2016, 7:00pm
Sarge Littlehale Community Room, City Hall
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, December 20, 2016, 7:00pm
Library Auditorium, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
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City offices will be closed in observance of the
Christmas Holiday beginning at
12:00pm on Friday, December 23, 2016
and will also be closed on
Monday, December 26, 2016
City Offices will be open
Tuesday, December 27 - Friday, December 30, 2016
from 8:00am to 5:00pm
In observance of New Year's Day holiday,
city offices will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2017
and will re-open on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 8:00am
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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NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE
ON A CITY OF ORINDA COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE
Deadline to Apply is Extended to
Tuesday, January 3, 2017 @ 5:00pm
The City of Orinda is seeking applications from
resident volunteers
to serve on the City's:
Planning Commission (2)
Parks & Recreation Commission (2)
Citizens' Infrastructure Oversight Commission (2)
Finance Advisory Committee (3)
Historical Landmarks Committee (3)
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (3)
Art in Public Places Committee (1)
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:
County Library Commission (1) Representative (1) Alternate
Contra Costa Transportation Authority Citizen Advisory Committee (1)
Effective February 2017, there will be vacancies on the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Citizens' Infrastructure Oversight Commission, Finance Advisory Committee, Historical Landmarks Committee, Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, and one vacancy on the Public Works Aesthetic Review Committee and Art in Public Places Committee. Also effective in February 2017, there will be term expirations on the County Library Commission and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority Citizen Advisory Committee.
Statement of Interest forms are available from the Orinda City Clerk's Office,
located at 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563.
If you have any specific questions regarding the recruitment,
please contact Sheri Marie Spediacci, City Clerk at 925-253-4221 or [email protected] .
Application forms may be downloaded here.
Completed Statement of Interest forms should be submitted to the City Clerk's Office by
Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 5:00pm
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Qualified applicants for City Commission and Committee appointments
will be invited to interview before the full City Council.
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Planning Department
Planning Commission Updates:
The Planning Commission will reconvene on Tuesday, January 10, 2017
New Project Applications:
19 La Campana: Exception permit application to add a third story at basement level to a previously approved new home project. The approved design includes a buried basement; the proposed modification to the design would add a covered patio and egress from the basement, causing the basement to count as a third story.
23 Paintbrush Lane (Lot 121 at Wilder): A request for design-review approval for a new 3,343 adjusted square foot, multi-story, single-family residence on a 20,840 square-foot vacant lot in the Wilder subdivision.
Zoning Administrator Updates:
29 Big Leaf Road (Lot 46 at Wilder): A request for design-review approval for a new multi-level, 4,270 adjusted square foot single-family residence and a 288 square-foot elevated deck on a 19,810 square-foot vacant lot in the Wilder subdivision.
27 La Campana Road: Tree Removal Permit application has been received. Proposal is to remove one, protected 16-inch live oak tree (Quercas agrifolia), not involving a development application. The request for the removal is due to potential safety and liability concerns as identified by Brightview Tree Care Services.
19 Monte Vista Road
: Exception Permit application to enclose an existing carport to create a 2-car garage which would encroach into the front yard setback.
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RecycleSmart ------->>Landfill Less
Carts overflowing? Want a larger blue recycling or green organics cart?
You can increase the size of your cart from the standard 64 gallons up to 96 gallons at no additional cost.That's supersizing in a good way! (Hint: The third digit on your cart tells you the size: 6=64 gallons and 9=96 gallons.)
You can also get a free 2-gallon food scraps container-then just collect your food scraps and dump them into your green organics cart!
Call Republic Services and your new cart(s) will arrive like magic: 925-685-4711.
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ORINDA POLICE
Petty Theft - December 11, 2106 - Safeway
Report concerns two unknown subjects stealing two 12 packs of Corona beer from Safeway.
Auto Burglary - December 13, 2016 - Bryant/Moraga Way
Report concerns the auto burglary of victim's vehicle. An unknown subject smashed three windows on the passenger side and stole a backpack containing a work cell phone.
Petty Theft from Vehicle - December 13, 2016 - Wilder Road
Report concerns unknown suspect(s) taking $800.00 worth of power tools from the back of victim's work truck.
Vehicle Theft Arrest - December 16, 2016 - Fish Ranch Road
Orinda Officer viewed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed on Fish Ranch Road towards Highway 24 and saw the driver turn off their lights in an attempt to lose the officer following. Officer made a traffic enforcement stop and learned the occupied vehicle was stolen out of Berkeley the previous day and the driver was in possession of shaved keys.
BART POLICE
No incidents reported.
Crime Statistics for December 11, 2016 - December 17 , 2016
| Calls for Service |
| 911 ABANDONED |
2 |
PUBLIC NUISANCE |
2 |
| ABANDONED VEHICLE |
1 |
RECKLESS DRIVING |
3 |
| ACCIDENT PROPERTY |
4 |
SCHOOL CHECK |
3 |
| ALARM FALSE |
24 |
SECURITY CHECK |
3 |
| CIVIL |
2 |
SERVICE TO CITIZEN |
28 |
| CVC MOVING DETAIL |
21 |
SHOPLIFT |
2 |
| CVC NON MOVING DETAIL |
9 |
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES |
5 |
| DEATH NON CRIMINAL |
1 |
SUSPICIOUS PERSON STOP |
4 |
| DUI MISD |
1 |
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE STOP |
4 |
| IDENTITY THEFT |
2 |
SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT |
5 |
| LOST PROPERTY |
1 |
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE |
4 |
| LOUD NOISE |
1 |
TOW |
1 |
| ORDINANCE VIOLATION |
4 |
TRAFFIC HAZARD |
4 |
| OUTSIDE ASSIST |
9 |
UNWANTED GUEST |
2 |
| PARKING DETAIL |
25 |
VEHICLE THEFT |
1 |
| PATROL REQUEST |
8 |
VERBAL DISPUTE |
2 |
| PETTY THEFT |
3 |
WELFARE CHECK |
4 |
| Arrests |
| PETTY THEFT |
1 |
VEHICLE THEFT |
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| DUI MISD |
1 |
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| For Information on Crime locations visit www.crimereports.com and type in Orinda |
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Parks and Recreation
Holiday Break Camps
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Are you looking for something for your child to do during the Winter Break? We are offering Winter Camps for the week of December 27-30. These camps include Carpentry, Triple Treat Performance, Mad Science, Soccer, and Tennis. We will also be offering Lunch Bunch for an additional charge. For more information, or to register, call (925) 254-2445.
Upcoming Senior Trip!
The Parks and Recreation Department has been planning new and exciting trips for the new year. Join us and register for the Paramount Theatre Tour! Paramount Theatre is one of the finest remaining examples of Art Deco design in the United States. The tour guides are extremely knowledgeable and encourage cameras and questions. Because of the age of this building, there are no elevators and the tour will include some stairs. A deli buffet lunch at nearby restaurant is included. This trip is on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. To register,
click here
and search for barcode 22283.
New Youth Classes!
There are many new classes being offered for the Winter/Spring session of 2017. Enroll your child in one of these new classes and watch as they create, discover, or learn a new skill! New classes include Decoration Making, Art, Music & Playtime, Folk Dance, Let's Make Music, and Piano & Me. To register, or to view our Winter/Spring Recreation Guide, click
here
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75th Anniversary Celebration for the Orinda Theatre
December 29, 2016 at 7:00pm
Step back in time to December 29, 1941 -
The Grand Opening
of the Orinda Theatre
will be re-created with a celebration
that includes a ventriloquist, short films, movie reels,
and the feature
film
"Texas" staring Glen Ford and William Holden.
There
will be a spotlight; a red carpet, and the staff will wear
1940s uniforms. Attendees are encouraged to dress in 1940s
attire.
Tickets are .50 cents!
Additional information can be found
here!!
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