Public Works and Engineering Services
2016 Annual and Measure J & L Pavement Rehabilitation Project
The City's Measure L and J Program is funded each year through a combination of .5% Sales Tax (Measure L) and bond (Measure J) funds. The scope of work for this program consists of repairing/reconstructing the worst most used residential streets and the associated drainage pipes under the roadways. To see the list of streets scheduled for repair in 2016 and their construction status
click here.
Last week Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc. completed pavement on Amber Valley Drive, Singingwood Lane and Fallen Leaf Terrace and Valley View Road.
North Lane Storm Water Mitigation Project
Last week Central Contra Costa Sanitary District's (CCCSD) contractor completed the sewer pipe replacement along North Lane. They are still in the area performing additional sewer work but have provided room to the City's contractor to continue with the storm water mitigation project. In addition, last week, Bay Cities Paving & Grading Inc. (Bay Cities) installed new storm water drain inlets along North Lane. City staff, the Construction Management team and Bay Cities coordinated with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to schedule the replacement of the 48 inch storm drain reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) under North Lane. Along the alignment of the new 48 inch RCP, there are two locations which conflict with PG&E main gas lines. PG&E will provide stand-by personnel to assist the contractor while installing the pipe in the gas lines vicinity.
Once the CCCSD project is finalized and the replacement of the 48 inch storm drain pipe under North Lane is completed, the City of Orinda will apply final pavement along North Lane as part of the 2016 Annual and Measures J & L Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
2017 Annual and Measure J & L Pavement Rehabilitation Project
As part of the design phase and coordination with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) related to the 2017 Annual and Measure J & L Pavement Rehabilitation Project, Badger Daylighting Corporation (Badger) is performing potholing activities in several Orinda roadways to determine the depth of PG&E gas lines. Badger's activities will last until early December 2016 and will be limited to the paved area of the streets, no work will be performed on driveways or private property. For a list of streets where Badger will be working,
click here.
Santa Maria Park and Ride Lot Stabilization
Recently, Freethy Excavating installed the storm drains and new storm drain pipe across Santa Maria Way and the Park & Ride Lot. This new storm drain will help collect water that was previously running over the hillside, contributing to erosion issues. This week, the contractor will pave a portion of the parking lot and begin installation of the curb and gutter. The portion of the parking lot to be paved includes the area where the major landslide damage occurred. The project is on schedule to be complete by the end of November. Please respect the cones blocking spaces in the parking lot as the equipment needs space to move around, and thanks to all those who have patiently navigated the working area.
Proposed Stop Sign at El Toyonal and Loma Vista
A neighborhood request for a stop sign at the eastern (downhill) intersection of El Toyonal and Loma Vista was received by City staff. There are currently stop signs at two legs of the three-way intersection. The City hired a traffic engineer to perform a stop warrant analysis at this intersection, who concluded that the non-standard geometry of the intersection and the poor sight distance for the driveway around the curve warranted a stop sign at that location (on El Toyonal). The proposed stop sign will be considered at the
City Council meeting to be held at 7:00pm on November 15, 2016 in the Library Auditorium at 26 Orinda Way.
Speed Limits - How are they set?
Traffic engineers must follow the California Vehicle Code (CVC) in determining speed limits. The CVC sets prima facie speed limits in California where no other speed limit is posted. For example, the prima facie speed limit is 25 mph in business and residential areas, school zones, and areas around senior centers where no other speed limit is posted. Speed limits can be modified from the prima facie based on an Engineering & Traffic Survey (E&TS). The E&TS takes into account the 85th percentile speed of drivers recorded along that segment of roadway, collision history, and the physical characteristics of the roadway to provide a recommended speed limit. An E&TS is valid for five years, but may be extended to seven or ten years. Without a valid E&TS, the speed limit is not enforceable.
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Upcoming Council and Committee Meeting Schedules
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 7:00pm
Orinda Library Auditorium
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Planning Commission
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 7:00pm - Cancelled
Orinda Library Auditorium
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Art in Public Places Committee
Monday, November 21, 2016 3:30pm
May Room, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)
Monday, November 21, 2016, 7:00pm
Sarge Littlehale Community Room, City Hall
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
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Orinda Public Safety Community Forum
On Wednesday, November 9, 2016, a Public Safety Community Forum was sponsored by the Orinda Association. Police Chief Mark Nagel, MOFD Chief Stephen Healy, and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Dennis Reins presented materials to the audience on measures that are currently in place, and a representative from the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) provided information on upcoming classes and emergency preparedness.
The Forum was videotaped for future viewing on the Contra Costa cable station
and a copy of the presentation by Chief Nagel is available
here.
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Crime Statistics for November 6, 2016 - November 12, 2016
| Calls for Service |
| 911 HANGUP |
3 |
PETTY THEFT OTHER |
2 |
| ACCIDENT INJURY |
1 |
PETTY THEFT VEHICLE PARTS |
1 |
| ACCIDENT PROPERTY |
4 |
PHONE HARASS |
1 |
| ALARM FALSE |
17 |
POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROP |
1 |
| BARKING DOG |
1 |
PUBLIC NUISANCE |
1 |
| CIVIL PROBLEM |
9 |
RECKLESS DRIVING |
6 |
| CVC MOVING DETAIL |
17 |
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY |
1 |
| CVC NON MOVING DETAIL |
14 |
SCHOOL CHECK |
6 |
| DEPENDENT CHILD |
1 |
SECURITY CHECK |
9 |
| DUI MISD |
1 |
SERVICE TO CITIZEN |
39 |
| FRAUD CREDIT CARD |
2 |
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES |
9 |
| JUVENILE DISTURBANCE |
2 |
SUSPICIOUS PERSON STOP |
4 |
| LOUD NOISE |
1 |
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE STOP |
4 |
| MEDICAL HOSPITAL |
3 |
SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT |
2 |
| OCCUPIED STALLED VEHICLE |
1 |
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE |
5 |
| ORDINANCE VIOLATION |
4 |
TC - PROPERTY DAMAGE |
1 |
| OUTSIDE ASSIST |
8 |
TOW |
2 |
| PARKING DETAIL |
21 |
TRAFFIC HAZARD |
2 |
| PATROL REQUEST |
15 |
UNCONTROLLABLE JUVENILE |
1 |
| PETTY THEFT |
1 |
VACATION HOUSE CHECK |
7 |
| PETTY THEFT FROM VEHICLE |
1 |
VERBAL DISPUTE |
3 |
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WELFARE CHECK |
9 |
| Arrests |
| POSSESS STOLEN PROPERTY |
1 |
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Planning Department
Planning Commission Updates:
The November 15, 2016, meeting of the Planning Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2016 at 7:00PM in the Public Library Auditorium located at 26 Orinda Way.
Zoning Administrator Updates:
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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Gym Attendant Positions Available!
The Parks and Recreation Department is currently looking for motivated, responsible employees who are passionate about sports to provide supervision at the Wagner Community Gymnasium.
For more information and position details, visit the City's website, cityoforinda.org, and click on the Employment Opportunities/Human Resources page. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Parks and Recreation Director Todd Trimble at [email protected] or (925) 253-4202.
One More Week to Submit Photos!
The Adore Orinda photo contest deadline has been extended to Friday, November 18, 2016. Please submit your entries by 5:00 p.m. that evening. To enter the photo contest, interested individuals must submit an Entry Form, Submission Agreement, and a Photo Release (if necessary). To download these forms and for additional contest rules
click here.
Fall and Winter Break Camp Information!
Keep your children entertained during their Fall and Winter Break by registering them for any one of our City of Orinda camps. The Parks and Recreation Department staff believe that every child deserves a magical, creative, dynamic, and active break which is why there are various camps to choose from. All Fall and Winter Break camps have been listed on the City's website, please
click here
for more information.
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Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting
With Noted Nutrition Expert Jill West
December 2, 2016
6 Best Foods for Robust, Lasting Health
Meet nutrition expert Jill West at the Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary breakfast meeting,
Lafayette Park Hotel. Meeting start time is 7:00am.
Jill West is a registered dietitian and nutrition expert. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the California Dietetic Association. Prior to starting her private practice, she worked in clinics in several major hospitals, including University of California-San Francisco Medical Center, Joslin Diabetes Center, and University of California-Davis Medical Center. She is a certified health coach, a columnist for Bay Area Parent magazine and author of the book,
400 Moms.
Don't miss this chance to learn the fiction and facts behind the foods we eat, and get a healthy start to a fabulous active year!
about the Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Club.
Rotary, founded in 1905, is a leadership organization made up of local business, professional and civic leaders, who meet regularly, get to know each other, form friendships and, through that, are able to get things done in a community, having fun in the process. Rotary today represents membership of 34,000 clubs and 1.3 million members worldwide.
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NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE
ON A CITY OF ORINDA
COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE
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
Monday, December 12, 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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