MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING
IN PERSON, BY TELECONFERENCE, OR VIEW ON YOUTUBE AS LISTED BELOW https://www.youtube.com/@cityoforinda9535/streams
Zoom Webinar:
https://tinyurl.com/OrindaCityCouncil
Phone:669 444 9171
Webinar ID:
810 2271 2723
In Person:
Orinda Library Auditorium
26 Orinda Way
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 351-6676
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
City Council
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How to follow and/or participate in the meeting:
IN PERSON SPEAKER CARDS: If you would like to speak during the public forum or on an item listed on the agenda, you are invited to submit a speaker card to the City Clerk. You will be permitted to speak even if you elect not to submit a speaker card or decline to provide information requested on the card. After the City Council has heard from everyone who submitted speaker cards, anyone electing not to submit a speaker card may form a line at the lectern. Public comment is generally limited to 3 minutes per speaker per agenda item.
REMOTE COMMENTS: Use the Zoom “raise hand” function on your computer screen, or the *9 function on your phone to comment remotely. Public comment is generally limited to 3 minutes per speaker per agenda item. The Zoom participation option is provided to the public as a courtesy in order to facilitate participation. The City cannot, however, guarantee the adequacy of the audio/video quality or that meeting participation will be uninterrupted via Zoom. If technical difficulties arise relating to the Zoom participation option, the meeting may continue with public attendance in person only.
WRITTEN COMMENTS: You may also submit a public comment in advance of the meeting by following instructions below:
Deliver to City Hall at 22 Orinda Way or send an e-mail to [email protected] by 3pm on the day of the meeting. Those comments will be forwarded to the City Council. They will also be made a part of the public record and be available to view in the public review binder at Orinda City Hall, 22 Orinda Way. In addition, they will be available electronically by 5pm on the day of the meeting by selecting the date of the meeting in this Box account link:
https://tinyurl.com/Orinda-Public-Comments
7:00 PM - REGULAR SESSION
A. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
City Council
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Councilmembers: Brandyn Iverson, Latika Malkani, Janet Riley Vice Mayor Darlene Gee, Mayor Inga Miller
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The City Council may take action on any item listed on the agenda.
D. ITEMS FOR THE GOOD OF THE CITY
D.1. Proclamation Recognizing August 1, 2023, as National Night Out in the City of Orinda
D.2. California Consulting - Grant Update
E. PUBLIC FORUM
The public forum provides an opportunity for members of the public to speak on any item within the jurisdiction of the City Council that is not on the agenda.
Additionally, a speaker has the option of addressing the Council on an item listed on the agenda, if the speaker will not be present when that agenda item is taken up. When an item is not listed on the agenda, State law prohibits Council discussion or action. Councilmembers may only “briefly respond” to statements made and questions posed. For example, State law allows Councilmembers to ask questions for clarification and provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information. Additionally, consistent with the “Matters Initiated” rule contained in its Policies and Procedures Manual, the Council may also direct staff to report back and/or place a matter on a future agenda for discussion.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
F.1. Resolution to Support Local, State, and Federal Efforts to Exonerate the Port Chicago
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution 46-23 a Resolution to Support Local, State, and Federal Efforts to Exonerate the Port Chicago
F.2. Request Approval for Purchase of Colin Selig’s Artwork Pieces Utilizing a Combination of Private Donations and City Funds Recommendation:
Approve Resolution No. 46-23 authorizing the purchase by the City of Orinda of artwork by Colin Selig (Asymmetric Chair, Bean Love Seat, Chaise Love Seat, Low Back Bubble Bench) using a Combination of Private Donations and City Funds by Approving the Attached Budget Adjustment Form 002-24.
F.3. Adopt Resolution 45-23 to update Resolution 43-88 Recognizing the Orinda Teen Advisory Council (OTAC)
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution 45-23 clarifying the operation of the Orinda Teen Advisory Council (OTAC), including that it is not a body subject to the Brown Act, but is, instead, a recreation program operated by the Parks and Recreation Department.
G. PUBLIC HEARING
H. POLICY MATTERS
H.1. Update Designation of Potential Voting Alternate at the League of California Cities Annual Conference
Recommendation:
Update Designation of Voting Alternate at the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting at the September 20-22, 2023 League Annual Conference and Expo in Sacramento
I. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
J. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
K. MATTERS INITIATED
L. CLOSED SESSION
1. OPEN SESSION IDENTIFICATION of Closed Session Matters
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS of Closed Session Matters
3. CLOSED SESSION
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation: ORINDANS FOR SAFE EMERGENCY EVACUATION v. City of Orinda, Contra Costa County Superior Court Case No. N23-0579.
M. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Orinda City Council will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM.
Please visit the City’s website at www.cityoforinda.org to view the City Council Calendar.
I, Sheri Marie Smith, City Clerk, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that this special meeting agenda has been posted at least 24 hours in advance at the Orinda City Hall, 22 Orinda Way and the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way.
Additional copies are available at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, and at the City’s website at www.cityoforinda.org. At least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, this agenda was also delivered to and received by each member of the City Council as well as City Council
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each local newspaper, radio station and television station requesting written notice of special meetings.
I, Sheri Marie Smith, City Clerk, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that this regular meeting agenda has been posted at least 72 hours in advance at the Orinda City Hall, 22 Orinda Way and the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way. Additional copies are available at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, and at the City’s website at www.cityoforinda.org
~ Notices ~
There is a 90-day limit for the filing of a challenge in Court to certain City decisions that require a hearing by law, the receipt of evidence, and the exercise of discretion. The 90-day limit begins on the date the decision is final (Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6). Further, if you file a challenge in Court, you may be limited by California law, including but not limited to Government Code §65009, to those issues raised in connection with the public hearing. The City Council may be requested to reconsider a decision if the request is made prior to the next City Council meeting. For information on the next City Council meeting, please call 925.253.4221 or visit the website at www.cityoforinda.org. Unless otherwise noted, City Council actions include a determination that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply. ~ Accessible Public Meetings ~
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