Public Works and Engineering Services
Field Demonstration of Pavement Condition Assessment
On Wednesday July 27, 2016, the City of Orinda's Public Works and Engineering Services Department held a field demonstration of the pavement condition assessment process for Streetsaver. The meeting location was at the corner of Avenida de Orinda and Orinda Way.
Nichols Consulting Engineers led the demonstration and "demystified" the way the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) is determined for each street. They explained the various degradations in the road and how each affects the PCI.
Over the next 2 to 3 weeks, the City has Nichols Consulting Engineers performing pavement condition assessment on all of our public streets in order to prepare the City's bi-annual pavement management report.
2016 Annual and Measure J & L Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Last week the contractor, Bay Cities Paving & Grading Inc., continued pothole activities, monument preservation and minor concrete work at Ivy Drive, Ramona Drive, Descanso Drive and Whitehall Drive. These types of activities were also started at La Cresta Drive and Altamount Drive.
PG&E continues to play an important role in this project. Since 2015, City engineering staff and PG&E engineers have been meeting on a regular basis to coordinate how PG&E lowers their shallow underground gas lines on all streets that will be paved in 2016. PG&E experienced delays in their work plan and did not complete this work by June 24, 2016 they are
committed to keeping pace with the City's contractor as the contractor cannot pave a street where PG&E has not lowered their gas lines. This coordination effort with PG&E is on-going. Coordination with PG&E for the 2017 paving project started in January 2016.
This week, the contractor will continue these activities on the above listed streets, as well as remove speedbumps, stockpile them, and begin pulverizing on Ivy Drive and Ramona Drive.
North Lane Storm Water Mitigation Project
The contractor Bay Cities Paving & Grading Inc. finished backfilling the first launching pit at the south entrance of the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) water treatment plant (see pictures below). They also started the excavation and shoring of the second launching pit, angled towards North Lane.
This week the contractor will continue excavating and shoring the second launching pit at the south entrance of the EBMUD water treatment plant.
 
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Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 2, 2016, 7:00pm
Library Auditorium, Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda CA 94563
Mayor's Community Liaison Group Meeting
August 10, 2016 meeting has been CANCELLED
The next meeting is
Wednesday, September 14, 2016, 8:30am
Sarge Littlehale Community Room, City Hall
22 Orinda Way, Orinda CA 94563
Citizen's Infrastructure Oversight Commission
Wednesday, August 10, 2016, 6:30pm
Sarge Littlehale Community Room, City Hall
22 Orinda Way, Orinda CA 94563
Parks and Recreation Commission
Wednesday, August 10, 2016, 7:00pm
Orinda Community Center, Room 7
28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
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National Night Out is Tuesday, August 2, 2016
For information on events in Orinda - contact:
National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement
while bringing back a true sense of community.
It furthermore provides an opportunity to bring people and police together.
Neighborhoods across the nation host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts
and other community events with safety demos, seminars,
youth events, visits from emergency personnel and exhibits.
Thousands of communities nationwide will be supporting the
"33rd Annual National Night Out"
(NNO) emergency, crime and drug prevention events
and getting to know your neighbors.
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Office of the City Clerk
City Council Candidate Nomination Period
Anyone interested in running for one of the two open seats on the Orinda City Council to be voted on at the November 8, 2016 General Municipal Election may take out the required candidate nomination papers starting Monday, July 18, 2016.
All nomination papers must be completed and filed in person with the City Clerk no later than Friday, August 12, 2016 at 5 p.m.
For additional information and/or to schedule an appointment,
contact Sherry M. Kelly, Interim City Clerk, at 925.253.4221
or e-mail
skelly@cityoforinda.org.
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Planning Department
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES:
SPECIAL MEETING - 5:30PM, Garden Room, Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way
- Training by City Attorney regarding procedures, rules, regulations, and laws relevant to the Planning Commission. Topics included the Brown Act (California's open meeting law), the California Public Records Act, due process requirements, making findings and imposing conditions based on the applicable code standards, ex parte communication, guidelines for use of City email, guidelines for professionalism, the Fair Political Practices Act and other rules governing conflicts of interest, and the Commission's Policy and Procedures Manual.
ACTION: As this was a Planning Commissioner training session only, no action was taken.
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00PM, Auditorium - Public Library, 26 Orinda Way
Continued Hearing:
- 34 Charles Hill Circle - A public hearing to consider a Design Review, Elevated Deck Permit, and Tree Removal Permit applications for a new multi-level, 5,626 adjusted square-foot (6,026 gross) single family residence on a 54,191 square-foot lot.
ACTION:
Continued to September 13, 2016
New Hearings:
- 89, 91 Loma Vista Drive - A public hearing to consider a Design Review, application for a proposed 2,488 square-foot addition to an existing single-family residence. The proposed addition would increase the size of the residence to 5,595 adjusted square feet, include garage and unconditioned floor space. The existing residence on the easterly side of the property would be demolished, and the proposed addition would incorporate the footprint of the demolished residence.
ACTION: Approved
- 544 Miner Road - A public hearing to consider Design Review application to allow a 300 square foot addition located at the front of an existing 5,617 square foot residence. The project requires a Design Review application to be heard before the Planning Commission as the total amount of square footage added over 55 years exceeds 1,500 square feet.
ACTION: Approved
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6 Sleepy Hollow Court -
A public hearing to consider Design Review, Elevated Deck and Exception Permit application to allow a 1,522 square foot addition that encroaches a maximum of 10 feet into a creek setback and a 643 square foot elevated deck to an existing 4,009 square foot home.
ACTION: Continued by the Planning Commission
NEW PROJECTS:
- 5 Oak Knoll Lane - Lot Line Adjustment between 5 Oak Knoll Lane and 7 Oak Knoll Lane that will result in two conforming lots.
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Congressman DeSaulnier Kicks Off Summer
Town Hall Series
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) has announced that he will host
town hall meetings in the communities of Richmond, Danville,
Orinda, Rossmoor, Concord, and Pittsburg during the month of August.
One of DeSaulnier's top priorities is to be accessible to his constituents. Since being elected to Congress in January 2015, Mark has hosted 23 town hall meetings and mobile district office hours throughout Contra Costa County.
"Hearing directly from the residents of Contra Costa County helps make me a better representative. It is my hope that these town hall meetings will serve as a place for constituents to share their thoughts and opinions on issues important to our community. I invite you to join me at a town hall meeting to listen to a Congressional update on key policy issues, learn about our legislative work in Congress, and discuss the broad range of services we can provide," said Congressman DeSaulnier. For additional information,
click here.
Orinda Town Hall
Saturday, August 6, 2016
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m.)
Orinda Library Auditorium
26 Orinda Way
Orinda, CA 94563
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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
damaral@511contracosta.org
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From the Desk of Chief Nagel
Recently, two Boy Scouts delivered cookies that they made for the officers and staff. The Scouts also made a sign board with all of the officers names and presented the department with a Thin Blue Line American Flag as a thank you for our service to the community.
We are very grateful and appreciative of Scouts and those in the community who have stopped by over the past few weeks to show their support during these difficult times.
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Parks and Recreation
Fall/Winter Activity Guide Now Online
There are plenty of new classes to choose from this fall, and since the Fall/Winter Guide is now available online we recommend virtually flipping through before the Guide arrives in your mailbox next week. These new classes and programs will also be highlighted in the Orinda Outlook over the next few weeks. Here are a few to peak your interest:
Group Voice for ages 7-11Y (pg. 16)
This program develops your voice and joy of singing. The class will focus on vocal technique, mastering proper breathing techniques, developing vocal registers, increasing vocal range, and more. Children will also learn to combat stage fright, learn stage presence and build confidence on stage.
Glee Club for ages 11-15Y (pg. 16)
Experience the joy of music and performance with Glee Club! Singers will learn vocal technique, perform solos, harmonize and create choreography, all within a fun group atmosphere.
Adult Drawing: Classical & Experimental
for ages 18Y and up (pg. 27)
This class will provide participants a better understanding of the concept of light, values and form. This class will improve your power of observation and the knowledge of drawing materials and techniques.
Copies of the Activity Guide will be delivered to the Post Office on August 2 and registration also beginson August 2, 2016.
Questions, call (925) 254-2445.
Upcoming Summer Evening Entertainment
Summer fun is slowly starting to wind down but families are still trying to take advantage of the last few weeks before school starts. For those that are staying in Orinda,
Spill the Wine
will be performing at the second-to-last Concert in the Park on August 2.
The band will perform songs by Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Pink, Etta James, the Stones and more.
On August 4
Inside Out
will be shown during the second-to-last Movie in the Park of the summer.
Concerts and Movies in the Park are held at the Orinda Community Park located at 28 Orinda Way.
Concerts
and movies are presented by the Orinda Parks and Recreation Foundation with support from the
Orinda Community Foundation and City of Orinda.
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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 July 24, 2016 - July 30, 2016
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Calls for Service
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| 911 HANGUP |
6 |
PETTY THEFT |
1 |
| ABANDONED VEHICLE |
3 |
PUBLIC NUISANCE |
3 |
| ACCIDENT INJURY |
1 |
RECKLESS DRIVING |
2 |
| ALARM FALSE |
19 |
SECURITY CHECK |
9 |
| CIVIL |
6 |
SERVICE TO CITIZEN |
37 |
| CVC MOVING DETAIL |
32 |
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES |
7 |
| CVC NON MOVING DETAIL |
15 |
SUSPICIOUS PERSON STOP |
2 |
| DISTURBING THE PEACE |
2 |
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE STOP |
5 |
| DRUNK IN PUBLIC |
1 |
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE |
1 |
| HAILED BY CITIZEN |
2 |
SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT |
1 |
| HIT AND RUN MISDEMEANOR |
1 |
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE |
1 |
| JUVENILE DISTURBANCE |
2 |
TC - PROPERTY DAMAGE |
2 |
| LOST PROPERTY |
1 |
TOW |
1 |
| LOUD MUSIC |
2 |
TRAFFIC HAZARD |
3 |
| MEDICAL HOSPITAL |
1 |
TRESPASS |
2 |
| ORDINANCE VIOLATION |
3 |
VACATION HOUSE CHECK |
16 |
| OUTSIDE ASSIST |
4 |
VEHICLE THEFT |
1 |
| PARKING DETAIL |
29 |
VERBAL DISPUTE |
1 |
| PATROL REQUEST |
11 |
WALK THROUGH |
1 |
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WELFARE CHECK |
1 |
| Arrest |
| DRUNK IN PUBLIC |
1 |
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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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