Public Works and Engineering Services
2015 Annual and Measure J & L Pavement Rehabilitation Project
The paving contractor, Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc., continued paving activities on Camino Sobrante, the last street of the 2015 paving project. The roadway treatment that is being applied to this street is Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) and small sections of Mill and Fill. The contractor applied final hot mix asphalt (HMA) to some sections of Camino Sobrante; other sections are still down to base grade. Next week, the contractor will complete paving activities on this street.
Due to the narrow nature of Camino Sobrante, school buses were delayed along the construction area. The City directed the contractor to start activities after 8:30 a.m. for the remaining of the project. It is expected that this change will facilitate the mobilization of the school buses in the morning.
This week the contractor will complete paving activities on Camino Sobrante and start cleaning up activities on all the streets of the project. The contractor will also apply HMA to small areas within the project limits, including the turnaround pocket at Canon Drive and in front of 19 Valley Drive to secure proper drainage to the existing drainage inlets. Even though the paving activities will be completed in the next couple of weeks, the contractor still needs to complete other activities. In the next few weeks, the contractor will remove debris, materials and equipment off the recently paved streets. The contractor will also install AC dikes, raise all utility valves and manhole covers, and stripe all the streets rehabilitated under this project. It is expected that the striping and project completion will take place at the end of May 2016.
The upcoming paving project, the 2016 Annual and Measure J & L Pavement Rehabilitation Project, will be advertised for bids in May 2016. Its construction is expected to begin towards the end of July 2016. On May 3, 2016 at the regular City Council meeting, City staff will request the City Council to authorize the advertisement for bids of this project.
Roads Selected for 2017 Paving Project
On Tuesday April 19th at the City Council meeting, the Council approved the lists of roads for design under the Annual Paving Project (funded by Gas Tax and County Sales Tax) and the Measures L & J Paving Project (funded by the Measure L .5% sales and the Measure J Bonds). The list of roads were recommended by the Citizens' Infrastructure Oversight Commission (CIOC).
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to view the paving list.
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to view the 2017 project.
CIOC Annual Report for 2015
Additionally on Tuesday,
the Council also accepted the Annual Report from the CIOC which outlines the activities and accomplishments of the CIOC and the City's paving programs in 2015.
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to view the report.
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Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings
Planning Commission
Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 7:00pm
Library Auditorium, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Finance Advisory Committee
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 6:00pm
Sarge Littlehale Community Room, City Hall
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 7:00pm
Library Auditorium, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
City Council - Special Meeting
Thursday, May 12, 2016 8:30am
Library Auditorium, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Citizens' Infrastructure Oversight Commission
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 6:30pm
Sarge Littlehale Community Room, City Hall
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Parks and Recreation Commission
Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 7:00pm
Orinda Community Center, Room 7
28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)
Monday, May 16, 2016, 7:00pm
Sarge Littlehale Community Room, City Hall
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
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City Council Meeting Highlights
Here are a Few Highlights from the April 19th Regular City Council Meeting
Items for the Good of the City
- Proclamation in Honor of California Shakespeare Theater Day
- Proclamation Recognizing April as Alcohol Awareness Month
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) Presentation
The Council listened to a presentation from CCCSD Board Director David Williams
July 4th Banner Request
The Council approved a request from the Orinda Association to place banners on designated poles in Downtown Orinda for the 4th of July.
Citizens' Infrastructure Oversight Commission (CIOC) Annual Report
The Council received Annual report from CIOC. The Annual Report is available on the City's website.
Approval of List of Streets for Fiscal Year 2017 - Measure J & L
The Council approved list of roads for design.
Approval of List of Streets for Fiscal Year 2017 - Annual Pavement Project
The Council approved list of roads for design.
2015 Annual Housing Element Progress Report
The Council authorized staff to file annual progress report with appropriate state agencies.
Here are a Few Highlights from the April 21st City Council Special Meeting
Budget Study Session
The Council held an Operating Budget Study Session and provided feedback to staff. They will continue discussion at the May 12th 8:30am Study Session.
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This feature of the Orinda Outlook is meant to serve as a highlight of items from the City Council Meetings. To view the meeting in its entirety or review meeting materials including Agenda, Minutes and Staff Reports please visit the city's website at
www.cityoforinda.org
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Finance Department
CITY CENT$
The City recently issued bonds to fund road and drainage repairs throughout the City. Standard & Poor's rated the bonds "AAA" based on Orinda's strong local economy, strong budgetary performance and flexibility, and strong financial practices.
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The big news from Environmental Health this year is that placarding will begin April 15, 2016. Inspectors will post the placard when they conduct a routine inspection at a food facility after April 15. In approximately one year, we anticipate all food facilities will have received a placard.
More information about placarding, including videos about the placarding program and How to Get a Green, can be found by visiting the website:
cchealth.org/placard.
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Orinda Farmers Market
Morning Market & Music - Saturdays 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Planning Department
- PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: Upcoming Planning Commission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 7:00PM in the Orinda Library Auditorium, located at 26 Orinda Way
- New Public Hearings:
- 19 La Campana - A public hearing to consider Design Review and Tree Removal Permit applications to allow demolition of an existing one-story, 2,310 square foot residence and construction of a new two-story, 4,364 adjusted square foot, single-family residence and removal of a coast live oak tree.
- 20 Via Las Cruces & 66 St. Stephens Drive - A public hearing to consider (now expired) Design Review Permit, Tree Removal Permit, Exception Permit, Encroachment Permit, Use Permit, and Sign Permit applications to allow the replacement of the existing Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD) Station 43 with a new 5,002 square foot station at 20 Via Las Cruces. The applicant also requests a General Use Permit and Sign Permit to allow a 1,080 square- foot temporary facility at 66 St. Stephens Drive (in the parking lot of St. Stephen's Church) to house MOFD personnel and equipment during construction of the replacement fire station. The expired project was originally approved by the Planning Commission in September of 2012. As currently proposed, the new permanent fire station is identical to the prior approval, but the temporary facility is now offsite (at 66 St. Stephens Drive/St. Stephen's Episcopal Church) and slightly larger than the 960 square-foot facility that was approved originally. ***NOTE*** Staff has recommended this item be continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on May 10, 2016
- Lots 184, 185, 202, 203 & 204 at Wilder (Lots located on Windy Creek Lane) - A public hearing to consider five Design Review applications for five new multi-level, single-family residences and four Elevated Deck Permit applications on Lots 185, 202, 203 & 204 in the Wilder subdivision.
- Planning Director's Reports:
- Adopted Statements of Official Action are now being published on the City's website.
- NEW PROJECT APPLICATIONS:
- 154 Glorietta Boulevard - Design Review application received for a new 6,340 adjusted square-foot, single-family residence on a 43,447 square-foot lot. The proposed project also includes a second unit.
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Parks and Recreation
New, Drop-in Futsal!
The Parks and Recreation Department is now offering Drop-in Futsal. This modified form of soccer is an exciting, fast-paced small sided game, widely played across the world and growing quickly in the US. The court surface, smaller reduced-bounce ball and rules create an emphasis on improvisation, creativity and technique as well as ball control and passing in small spaces.
This program is for children ages
8 to 16 years old and is held on Sundays, April 24 through June 5 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Wagner Ranch Gym. The players will be assigned to a court based on their age and skill level, and teams will be formed by staff each week. To register call (925) 254-2445.
A Doggone Good Time!
Join the Orinda Parks and Recreation Foundation for a Doggone Fun Fest on Sunday, May 15 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Orinda Community Park. Individuals that attend will be able to watch exercise demonstrations by Diablo Peak Dog Sports, search and rescue demonstrations by the California Rescue Dog Association, a dog parade and more. This event is free and open to the community. For more information visit
www.oprfoundation.org
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OYA Season Kick Off!
The Orinda Youth Association (OYA) kicked off the season on April 16 and 17 which marked the start for OYA Baseball, Softball and Soccer. There were 51 teams for a total of 519 children who came out to play in picture perfect weather to commence the start of a new season. Even though spring just started, don't forget to register for OYA Fall Soccer before June 1 in order to benefit from the early registration fee. To register for OYA sports online
click here
, select Youth/Teen, click the "League" tab located next to the "Course" tab and then select the appropriate league. For more information call (925) 254-2445.
Orinda Seniors Walk through Ancient Egypt!
A group of 10 Lamorinda Seniors explored the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose on Thursday, April 14. Guided by an audio tour, participants learned about the fascinating history, artifacts, and architecture of this mysterious civilization.
They even viewed mummies excavated from the tombs of Egyptian pyramids and viewed Journey to the Stars, the museum's Planetarium show.
Join us on Thursday, June 2 for the next senior trip aboard the USS Potomac, we will be taking a cruise around the Bay.
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for more information. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information and to register call (925) 254-2445.
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Orinda Chamber of Commerce and the Orinda Rotary present the
Orinda Trivia Bee
The Trivia Bee will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 at St Stephen's Episcopal Church, located at 66 St. Stephens Drive. The cost is $360 per team (up to 6 people per team), which includes a family style dinner. Doors open at 5:00pm and dinner will be served at 6:00pm, the game is on at 7:00pm sharp!
Winners take a cash prize for the nonprofit of their choice. Reserve your table today, only 16 tables are available. Purchase your table online at
www.orindachamber.org. For more information call 254-3909, or email
info@orindachamber.org
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Orinda Police
April 17, 2016 to April 23, 2016
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Calls for Service
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| ACCIDENT INJURY |
1 |
SCHOOL CHECK |
7 |
| ALARM AUDIBLE |
27 |
SECURITY CHECK |
10 |
| AUTO BURGLARY |
2 |
SERVICE TO CITIZEN |
44 |
| BARKING DOG |
1 |
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES |
4 |
| CIVIL |
2 |
SUSPICIOUS PERSON STOP |
4 |
| CVC MOVING DETAIL |
40 |
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE STOP |
9 |
| CVC NON MOVING DETAIL |
29 |
SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT |
2 |
| FOUND PROPERTY |
3 |
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE |
8 |
| IDENTITY THEFT |
2 |
TAMPER WITH VEHICLE |
1 |
| JUVENILE DISTURBANCE |
2 |
TC - PROPERTY DAMAGE |
1 |
| MOTORIST ASSIST |
2 |
THREATS |
1 |
| ORDINANCE VIOLATION |
1 |
TRAFFIC HAZARD |
2 |
| OUTSIDE ASSIST |
3 |
VACATION HOUSE CHECK |
10 |
| PARKING DETAIL |
30 |
VANDALISM |
1 |
| PATROL REQUEST |
17 |
VERBAL DISPUTE |
3 |
| PUBLIC NUISANCE |
2 |
VIOLATION RESTRAINING ORDER |
1 |
| RECKLESS DRIVING |
4 |
WELFARE CHECK |
6 |
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To see calls for service locations, please visit www.crimereports.com
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