Agenda packet, regular meeting — Orinda City Council, July 16, 2024

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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING

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7:00 PM - REGULAR SESSION
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A. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Brandyn Iverson, Inga Miller, Janet Riley Vice Mayor Latika Malkani, Mayor Darlene Gee
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. Introduction of New Employees: Ha Nguyen, Senior Civil Engineer and Brianna Lelieur, Assistant Planner
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. City Council Minutes
Recommendation:

Approve City Council Minutes:

1. June 18, 2024 Special Meeting 8am

2. June 18, 2024 Special Meeting 6pm

3. June 18, 2024 Regular Meeting

4. June 25, 2024 Special Meeting 8am

5. June 28, 2024 Special Meeting 10am
F.2. Temporary Full Road Closure of portions of La Espiral and El Gavilan Road for EBMUD's Pipeline Replacement Project
Recommendation:

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Staff recommends the City Council Approve the Traffic Control and Detour Alternatives Requested by EBMUD; and Adopt Resolution 34-24 (Traffic Order #230) Authorizing the Temporary Full Road Closure of portions of La Espiral and El Gavilan Road between La Vuelta and Las Vegas Road intersections for the purposes of EBMUD to perform their Pipeline Replacement Project which involves replacement of approximately 4,650 linear feet of the existing water main.

F.3. Award of On-Call Professional Services Contracts for Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulic, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Material Testing, Structural Engineering, and Traffic Engineering Services, for Fiscal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council award On-Call Professional Services Contracts for not-to-exceed contract amounts each of $150,000 to the following firms:

1. Civil Engineering Category - Aliquot Associates, Inc., Bellecci & Associates, CSG Consultants, CSW/Stuber-stroeh Engineering Group, Inc., Harris & Associates, LCC Engineering & Surveying, Inc., Theis Engineering & Associates and West Valley

2. Construction Management Category - Alpha CM, Anchor, Avila Project Management, Coastland, Consolidated CM, Park Engineering and Wilsey Ham

3. Environmental Engineering Category - LSA, Placeworks and Rincon

4. Geotechnical Engineering Category - Fisher Geotechnical, Fugro USA Land, Inc., Geocon Consultants, Inc., Haley & Aldrich, Inc. and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants

5. Hydraulic Category - Bennett Engineering Services, Schaaf & Wheeler and Wood Rodgers

6. Land Surveying Category - BKF, CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group, Inc., LCC Engineering & Surveying, Inc., RJA and Wilsey Ham

7. Landscape Architecture Category - Dutchover & Assoc., Gates & Associates, Placeworks and Tanaka Design Group

8. Materials Testing Category - Applied Materials & Engineering, Inc., Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants and Twinning, Inc.

9. Structural Engineering Category - Dewberry Drake Haglan and Hohback-Lewin, Inc.

10. Traffic Engineering Category - AMG/ Advanced Mobility Group, Fehr & Peers, Sandis Civil Engineers, TJKM and W-Trans
G. PUBLIC HEARING
G.1. Public Hearing for Development Impact Fees and Fees for Services Provided by the Planning, Public Works and Engineering Services, Parks and Recreation, Police and Administrative Services Departments (Master Fee Schedule)
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Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the Council hold a public hearing to consider the proposed revised Fee Schedule and approve it by the adoption of Resolution 31-24.

H. POLICY MATTERS
H.1. Update from Callander Associates Regarding Conceptual Designs and Estimated Construction Costs for Designated Off-leash Dog Park and Pickleball Courts in Orinda
Recommendation:

Receive Report, Discuss, and Provide Direction, if any.

H.2. Approval of an Employment Agreement for the Position of City Manager
Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 32-24 Authorizing the Employment Agreement for the services of Linda Smith (D'Ambrosio) as City Manager, with employment to begin on October 14, 2024; and authorize the Mayor to sign such Agreement.

H.3. Consideration of Possible Completion of Comprehensive Mapping of City Public and Private Storm Drain
Recommendation:

Council Infrastructure Committee Recommendation to Direct Staff to Develop a Scope of Work and Solicit Proposals to Map the Entirety of the Public and Private Storm Drain System.

H.4. Consideration of Possible Pavement Management Assessment of Private Roads
Recommendation:

Council Infrastructure Committee Recommendation to Appropriate $30,000 from Measure R to Fund and Undertake a Pavement Management Technical Assessment of Private Roads following the same criteria and methodology used in the MTC Pavement Management Technical Assistance Program (P-TAP).

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
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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.
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), conference with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation by one or more owners of property on portions of Barbara Road and/or Oak Road within the Oaks Spring Subdivision (Unit No. 3) who are seeking City acceptance of certain private street segments based on their having been improved and financed via the Assessment District No. 94-1 (Oak Springs Area).
c. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code section 54956.8). Property: an existing private easement burdening a portion of the Orinda Oaks Park property in the City of Orinda. This easement was recorded on January 30, 1985 in the official records of Contra Costa County at book 12164 page 650-651. City Negotiator: David Biggs, City Manager.

Negotiating Parties: City of Orinda & the owners of four of the private residential properties benefitted by the easement: Stacy Crinks, Gregory & Susan Portmann, Christine(Dong Woon) Lee & Eun Young Jang, and John & Juliane Rossiter. Property addresses: 75, 79, 83 & 89 Donald Drive. Under negotiation:
terms for possible amendment to the existing easement.

M. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Orinda City Council will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 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 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
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~ Notices ~
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AGENDA TITLE: City Council Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve City Council Minutes:

1. June 18, 2024 Special Meeting 8am

2. June 18, 2024 Special Meeting 6pm

3. June 18, 2024 Regular Meeting

4. June 25, 2024 Special Meeting 8am

5. June 28, 2024 Special Meeting 10am
ATTACHMENTS:

A. City Council Closed Session Minutes of June 18, 2024 - 8am B. City Council Closed Session Minutes of June 18, 2024 - 6pm C. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2024 D. City Council Closed Session Minutes of June 25, 2024 E. City Council Closed Session Minutes of June 28, 2024 Respectfully Submitted by:

Sheri Smith
City Clerk
Prepared By: Sheri Smith, City Clerk
Approved by:

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CITY OF ORINDA

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
8:00 AM - SPECIAL MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
Mayor Gee called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. and noted that all Councilmembers were present.

OPEN SESSION IDENTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
The Closed Session Matters were identified.

C. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
There were no members of the public wishing to speak.

D. CLOSED SESSION
a. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT – CITY MANAGER:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), consider the qualifications of candidates for the position of City Manager.

E. OPEN SESSION REPORT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action.

F. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 1:30 PM
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CITY OF ORINDA

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
6:00 PM - SPECIAL MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
Mayor Gee called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and noted that all Councilmembers were present.

OPEN SESSION IDENTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
The Closed Session Matters were identified.

C. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
There were no members of the public wishing to speak.

D. 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.
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Subject: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) relating to five claims submitted to the City of Orinda by Goodfellow Brothers Inc. pursuant to Public Contract Code section 9204 and arising from the 2023 Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Project (City Project No. 4171) (one potential case).
c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) conference with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation by some owners of property on portions of Barbara Road and/or Oak Road within the Oaks Spring Subdivision (Unit No. 3). Property owners John Robbins, Ira Harris, and Kurt Emke threatened litigation during a July 23, 2021 meeting held via Zoom with David Biggs (City Manager) and Jason Chen (Acting Director of Public Works and Engineering). The property owners are seeking City acceptance of certain private street segments. Mr. Biggs made a contemporaneous record of the statements threatening litigation, which F.1.b
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record will be made available for public inspection pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5. In recent communication with City staff property owners including Meighan Baldwin, Darian Heyman, Steve Compton, Russell Abraham, and Bill Stepanek, have continued to reference potential litigation. d. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54956.8). Property: an existing private easement burdening a portion of the Orinda Oaks Park property in the City of Orinda. This easement was recorded on January 30, 1985 in the official records of Contra Costa County at book 12164 page 650-651. City Negotiator: David Biggs, City Manager.

Negotiating Parties: City of Orinda & the owners of four of the private residential properties benefitted by the easement: Stacy Crinks, Gregory & Susan Portmann, Christine(Dong Woon) Lee & Eun Young Jang, and John & Juliane Rossiter. Property addresses: 75, 79, 83 & 89 Donald Drive. Under negotiation: terms for possible amendment to the existing easement.

E. OPEN SESSION REPORT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action.

F. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:10 PM
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JUNE 18, 2024

CITY OF ORINDA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Note: Written communications received from the public prior to the start of this meeting can be viewed on the City’s website meeting calendar. They are also kept in the City Clerk’s Office as part of the public record and available upon request ([email protected]). 7:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING– GARDEN ROOM, ORINDA LIBRARY A. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL:

Mayor Gee called the Regular Meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.

COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Brandyn Iverson, Inga Miller, Janet Riley Mayor Darlene Gee, Vice Mayor Latika Malkani
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None.

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by Mayor Gee.

C. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
City Manager Biggs pointed out a minor correction to Item F.4’s exhibit. Staff also has Closed Session items listed on this agenda and Item 3.d under Closed Session will not be taken up this evening.

MOTION by Councilmember Iverson, and seconded by Vice Mayor Malkani, to adopt the agenda. Said motion carried by unanimous (5-0) roll call vote.

D. ITEMS FOR THE GOOD OF THE CITY
D.1. Introduce New Planning Director, Lashun Cross
City Manager Biggs introduced and welcomed Lashun Cross, the City’s new Planning Director. He provided background of her planning experience with Contra Costa County and the City and County of San Francisco, as well as her educational background.

Planning Director Lashun Cross provided brief comments and thanked staff and the City Council, stating she looks forward to working with the City and with the community.

Mayor Gee and Councilmembers welcomed Ms. Cross, and also thanked Interim Planning Director Robert Reber for his planning services in the interim.

D.2. Proclamation Recognizing the Orinda Country Club's 100th Anniversary
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Mayor Gee reported on her and Councilmember Iverson’s attendance to the 100th Anniversary event at the Orinda Country Club and presented the Club’s representatives with a proclamation and joined in the festivities celebrating this milestone.

D.3. Proclamation Declaring June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Orinda
Mayor Gee read and presented the Proclamation declaring June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Orinda.

Hen King, P-Flag Lamorinda, received the Proclamation and provided an overview of PFlag Lamorinda’s mission, accepted the proclamation, and thanked the City Council.

Mayor Gee and Councilmembers recognized the LGBTQ+ and Pride Month for their messages of kindness, tolerance, and compassion.

D.4. Presentation by Tripepi Smith - Communications Update City Manager Biggs gave an introduction of Tripepi Smith representatives Kaitlyn Wu and Skyler Addison and spoke of their communications services to highlight wildfire prevention, emergency preparedness, and certain elements of roads and storm drains.

Kaitlyn Wu, Senior Business Analyst, Tripepi Smith, introduced Business Analyst Skyler Addison and described their work with communications support for the City of Orinda in addressing Measure R outreach, partnering with other initiatives, provided an overview of their firm, their experience and skills, and she introduced Skyler Addison to describe work conducted over the past year.

Skyler Addison, Business Analyst, shared highlights of communications and marketing materials created in collaboration with City staff, social media platforms, and noted the City grew its audience by 575 users which was higher than last year when they added 473 users. The City has made great progress in engaging community members on emergency preparedness topics and are continuing to partner with and support the City on key outreach. Their main goal is to ensure Orinda residents are informed and engaged in the many resources the City has and that they are properly utilized by the community.

City Manager Biggs added that Tripepi Smith also provides monthly updates and reports on their activities and described the many ways Tripepi Smith’s outreach and education has helped the City achieve becoming more fire safe.

Mayor Gee opened the Public Forum, and there were no speakers.

Mayor Gee and Councilmembers thanked Ms. Wu and Ms. Addison for their presentation and the progress made.

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E. PUBLIC FORUM
Mayor Gee asked and confirmed with the City Attorney that the City does not have provisions for speakers ceding time to others, and confirmed that each speaker receives three minutes.

John Robbins, 80 Oak Road, spoke regarding the City’s non-acceptance of streets identified as Oak Road and a portion of Old Barber Road constructed around 1996 to 1998 using funds from the Oak Springs Improvement District. He stated there is no intent to take legal action as a result of the City’s inaction which does not constitute a threat of legal action, which he described and then provided background on construction of over 65 homes through Castlegate Development.

Julie Oxner spoke about paying additional property taxes since she purchased her home on Oak Road in 2017 and the omission of private road information on her title insurance.

Steve, Oak Road, spoke about the purchase of his home in 2018 and the City’s indication that his road was public and that paving has been done on it, with discussions of forming a GHAD.

Ernest Majer, 29 Oak Road, spoke about the slope in his backyard and landslide expert David Rogers who found the hill is on rock and is very stable. He also echoed John Robbins’ comments.

Russell Abraham, 32 Oak Road, said he built their home in 1991, is an architect and was a City Commissioner in the 1990’s, described work done by the developer to clear the hillside and bench the whole region, the desire to have a second means of egress in cases of emergencies, and thinks there has never been a geologic hazard.

Reg Barrett spoke about the Wagner Ranch Nature Area as the most inspiring thing both young and old have experienced, and asked for the Council’s help in working with the school district to secure the $1.5 million to get the nature area re-opened.

Josephine Sabolboro spoke of her daughter’s work to develop an on-line Change.org petition to save Wagner Ranch Nature Area, described signatures and written letters gathered to date, and urged the Council to act as stewards to accept the and reopen the nature area.

F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Gee asked if there were any items for removal or public comments, and there were none. Councilmember Iverson commented that she submitted some minor edits to some of the minutes but did not need to remove them, and City Manager Biggs referred to late communications which reflect the changes.

F.1. City Council Minutes
Recommendation:

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1. May 21, 2024 Special Meeting

2. May 21, 2024 Regular Meeting

3. May 23, 2024 Special Meeting
F.2. Quarterly Investment Report for Period Ending March 31, 2024 Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending March 31, 2024.

F.3. General Municipal Election - November 5, 2024
Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 21.24 calling for the General Municipal Election and requesting and consenting to the Consolidation of Elections on November 5, 2024, and Setting Specifications of the Election Order.

F.4. Adopt Updated Consolidated Salary Schedules for Regular City Positions
Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-24 updating the Consolidated Salary Schedule and the 5-Step Salary Schedule for regular city positions.

F.5. Proposed addition of full time Maintenance and Facilities Superintendent Job Classification
Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council approve Resolution No. 24-24 approving the addition of a Maintenance and Facilities Superintendent classification.

F.6. Accept Work under the Contract with Gordon N. Ball Inc. for the federally funded projects to seismically retrofit Miner Road Bridge over San Pablo Creek (STPLZ-5444(019), CIP # 0044) and Bear Creek Road Bridge over San Pablo Creek (STPLZ-5444(018), CIP # 0087) Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-24 to accept work for said projects performed under contract with Gordon N. Ball Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to sign and file the Notice of Completion for the contract with the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder.

F.7. Approval of Fiscal Year 2024-25 SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act Project List
Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution 22-24 which formalizes the City of Orinda’s intention to use the funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) for the 2024 Annual Pavement Project which includes work on several streets.

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F.8. Approve a Professional Services Contract for the Design of Storm Drain Repairs / Group 3 Storm Drain Lining Projects to Harris & Associates, Inc. of Concord, CA
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that City Council Approve a Contract for Group 3 Stormdrain Lining Project Design to Harris & Associates, Inc. for an estimated cost of $ 447,473 and Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a contract based on the City Standard Professional Services Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

F.9. Approving Parcel Map for Subdivision MS 2023-001 Urban Lot Split at 6 Patrick Lane.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 14-24, approving Parcel Map for 6 Patrick Lane (MS 2023-001 Urban Lot Split).

MOTION by Councilmember Iverson, and seconded by Councilmember Riley, to approve Consent Calendar Item F.1.1, F.1.2, F.1.3, F.4, F.5, F.6, F.7, F.8, and F.9.

Said motion carried by unanimous (5-0) roll call vote.

G. PUBLIC HEARING
G.1. Public Hearing to Confirm the Diagram and Assessment for the Orinda Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment District No. 1986- 1 Zones L-42, M-9 and M-11 for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 Recommendation:

Open the Public Hearing, receive public testimony, close the Public Hearing and consider adoption of Resolution 18-24, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for the Orinda Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment District No. 1986-1, Zones L-42, M-9 and M-11 for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025.

Public Works Director Scott Christie gave the staff report and overview of the annual confirmation of the diagram and assessment for the Orinda Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment District No. 1986-1 Zones L-42, M-0 and M-11 for FY ending June 30, 2025.

Mayor Gee opened the Public Forum, and there were no speakers.

MOTION by Councilmember Riley, and seconded by Councilmember Iverson, to adopt Resolution 18-24, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for the Orinda Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment District No. 1986-1, Zones L-42, M-9 and M11 for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025. Said motion carried by unanimous (5-0) roll call vote.

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H. POLICY MATTERS
H.1. Wagner Ranch Nature Center State Funding Steward Role Recommendation:

Approve Resolution No. 26-24 Whereby the City of Orinda Agrees to be Designated as the Steward for $1.5 Million in State Funds for the Wagner Ranch Nature Center.

City Manager Biggs gave the staff report and overview of the interest to keep the Wagner Ranch Nature Center open, spoke about Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan’s budget earmark of $1.5 million, transfer of the designation to the City pending the resolution of discussions between the school district and the Assemblymember’s office, how funds would be used, and longer-term issues of the nature area would be addressed. He brought this forward to recommend the City play the role of steward in order to preserve the funds and said the resolution designates the City as the steward of those funds.

He further clarified with the Chief of Staff of Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan that the State budget was not approved today and, after 30 days, assuming the Governor signs the budget, the State will reach out and program the funds. The goal is to have negotiations between the school district and the State completed so the City does not end up receiving the funds, but this was a necessary step through the legislature’s budget office to make this revised designation.

If the City were in the position to be asked to take the funds, they would have to have an agreement with the State specifying how they would hold the funds, but it is not anticipated the City would be dispersing funds to the school district.

Councilmember Riley asked and confirmed the City would have an agreement if the money was directed to the City as a placeholder allocation.

Mayor Gee opened the Public Forum.

Cara Hoxie, President of the Orinda School Board of Trustees, said Mayor Gee attended their June 8th meeting and spoke to Trustees about the possibility of working together to ensure they do not lose the $1.5 million,, voiced appreciation of the City’s work, and said the Board asked the District to take any action they could with their Fund 40 money to get the nature area reopened for this fall.

Kathy Barrett, resident and Co-President of the Friends of the Orinda Nature Area, shared a letter from former student board member, Amelia Chan about her experiences at the nature area, and hopes for the its re-opening in the fall.

Steve Danziger, resident, thanked the Council for considering the item and urged the Council to adopt the resolution. He hoped for collaboration with the school district and for development of an agreement, and thanked those who have signed petitions.

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Councilmembers expressed their gratitude to Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan for securing needed funds, thanked City staff and community members for their work, advocacy and partnership with the school district, and said they look forward to the nature area’s reopening.

MOTION by Councilmember Miller, and seconded by Councilmember Riley, to adopt Resolution No. 26-24 Whereby the City of Orinda Agrees to be Designated as the Steward for $1.5 Million in State Funds for the Wagner Ranch Nature Center. Said motion carried by unanimous (5-0) roll call vote.

H.2. Council Infrastructure Committee Initial Work Program Recommendation:

Receive Infrastructure Committee Report on Initial Work Program, Discuss, and Provide Direction, if any.

City Manager Biggs gave the staff report, said the Mayor and Vice Mayor serve on the Committee and have held two meetings, and presented and described the Council Infrastructure Committee’s report on an initial draft Work Program.

Mayor Gee clarified nothing in the program asks for any budgetary consideration; It is an overview of an exploratory work program to allow the City to form the subcommittee to get agreement from the full Council to move forward with doing some more collection of information, assessment, and things the Council may choose to bring back for action that may or may not include budget elements.

Important for the Council to understand is the work program does not “re-suppose goals.” Again, this is an exploratory plan to try and accumulate more accurate information in order to be able to formulate things in the future.

Vice Mayor Malkani emphasized that some of the items talk about review, and it may be that the Council has considered this issue before. Having both education of the committee and within the community is valuable, and quantitative assessment is needed.

Councilmember Riley suggested the word “education” be included on the list of Work Plan items. Mayor Gee said she would be happy to add this explicitly and thought another bullet item could be added to say, “Educate City and community.” Mayor Gee opened the Public Forum.

Chuck Brotman quoted the Lamorinda News on the purpose of the subcommittee “To investigate and evaluate ways for better integrating and maintaining community infrastructure.” He spoke about residents living on publicly used private roads, issues of fairness and access to infrastructure with taxes and bonds they pay, and asked the Council to be supportive of the committee and its Work Plan.

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William Abriel thanked the Mayor and Vice Mayor for their work on the committee, echoed Mr. Brotman’s comments, and asked for community inclusiveness.

Art Goldberg thanked the Mayor and Vice Mayor for their efforts, echoed comments, voiced concerns with inequity, and asked to resolve the issue in a reasonable timeframe.

Shaheen Tonse echoed comments to convert private roads into public roads, cited Resolution No. 59-18 which identifies criteria for accepting private roads to become public, quoted from consultant Jim Bogart’s report from 2019, and asked to consult with an insurance provider on what they think risks might be.

Kathleen Finch thanked the Mayor and Vice Mayor for exploring this issue, echoed speaker comments, described the interconnectivity of the City’s roads and storm drains, cited the lack of data and costs, and asked the committee to find hard numbers of what it would cost to bring all roads to be public.

Bob Finch echoed his wife’s comments, cited the fairness issue, and said most Tier 1 steps are fact-finding activities which every City should have.

Ruth Strauss, thinks residents need help with roads and voiced concerns about comments and costs that imply the City would be capable of accepting all shared driveways and HOA property that has roads onto it into its public road system. She referred to her letter and voiced support of needy residents where the City is not placing public funds at risk.

A speaker said revenue-constrained municipalities have done the same thing except for the City of San Anselmo that gave grants to private road owners. He recommended the Council say “no” and have this be the final answer.

Joel Libove, 34 Canyon View Drive, said the drains and many private roads are being fed millions of gallons of runoff from public roads above them. He cited millions in costs for repair, hoped residents can be eligible for FEMA reimbursements, and asked that study be addressed from a drainage standpoint which everyone shares.

Councilmember Iverson thanked the committee, was happy they are talking about the subject in narrowing the issues, and cited persuasive arguments on both sides of the issue.

Councilmember Riley suggested creating a shared knowledge base and doing something that is institutionalized knowledge available to everyone.

Councilmember Iverson observed the plan as two silos; the first is shall the City or not make a change and what are the range of possibilities. The second silo are tasks and defining the potential need and cost of tasks. She would invite the Committee to separate the work program into tasks versus tiers, defining their cost and need, and the other to review, assess, and explore the fundamental question of shall or shall not the Council make changes and what are the range of possibilities.

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Councilmember Miller noted Streetsaver is a product and owned by MTC which she questioned as to whether the City could use its own license for private use. Mr. Biggs said this would be one of the items staff would bring back to the Committee on timing, cost, and contract separately with MTC consultant to utilize it based on a recommendation from the committee.

Councilmember discussion ensued regarding costs, mapping of storm drains and public and private streets, grant applications, assessment districts, education of the public, the outline of the tiered approach in the work plan, the work of the committee in adhering to what was requested by the Council, further assessing stormwater in addition to roads and staff’s resource documents which are being updated, the need for a balanced approach, using staff versus consultants, update by the committee after every couple of meetings held, and agreement by the Council to add an item for the next Council meeting to update refinement of the initial work program outline on the Consent Calendar.

MOTION by Councilmember Riley, and seconded by Councilmember Iverson, to move forward with the Work Plan with refinements, as discussed. Said motion carried by unanimous (5-0) roll call vote.

Mayor Gee suggested extending the meeting, and City Manager Biggs said the midcycle budget is brief and this could be agendized for the July 2nd agenda or the Council can hear the item.

City Attorney Wolff reported that the Closed Session only includes Item c, as Items a and be have been discussed. Vice Mayor Malkani proposed moving the Closed Session item to the next meeting.

Mayor Gee clarified the Council will discuss the budget without the mini-park item, the regular reports, and will defer the Closed Session to the next meeting.

EXTEND MEETING
MOTION by Councilmember Iverson, and seconded by Councilmember Riley, to extend the City Council meeting to 10:30 p.m. Said motion carried by unanimous (5-0) roll call vote.

H.3. Adoption of Resolution #27-24 Approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Cycle Update to the Biennial Budget, Adoption of Resolution #28- 24 Approving the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Update for Fiscal Years 2023/24-2027/28 and Approval of Annual and On-Call Contracts for Trepepi Smith, California Consulting Inc, and Wildland Corp.

Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Cycle Budget Update and a resolution approving the CIP Update, and approve certain annual and oncall service contracts.

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Director of Administrative Services Doug Alessio gave the staff report and overview of the mid-cycle update to the FY 2024-25 Biennial Budget and approval of annual and oncall contracts for Trepepi Smith, California Consulting, Inc., and Wildland Corporation.

Staff took the budgets to the Planning Commission, the SSTOC, as well as the Finance Advisory Committee, and Library Parcel Tax Independent Review Committee and all groups were supportive of what was being proposed.

City Manager Biggs clarified the City is drawing down reserves for capital projects, noting federal funding was received in the General Fund and the projects are all planned expenditures.

Councilmember Riley asked if one is the mini-park. Mr. Alessio said those are in Fund 700 and the mini-park is included for a lower amount.

City Manager Biggs noted the City lost some of the committed funding so there is no change in what has been in the account for numerous years of $110,000. The question is whether the Council wants to close the funding gap as a separate item.

Mr. Alessio stated there are a number of places funding could come from, which he described from page 25.

Vice Mayor Malkani referred to additional staffing and confirmed the City has the sustainable funding to pay for it.

Councilmember Iverson referred to Fund 700, and confirmed with Mr. Alessio this is a designated CIP fund whose only funding source is the General Fund, but there are other funds for different purposes according to accounting principles, which he described.

Public Works Director Scott Christie provided the CIP update for FY 2023-24 through 2027-28. He highlighted that the Road Safety Plan was expanded to account for future grant opportunities that tie into the Local Road Safety Plan.

Mayor Gee opened the Public Forum, and there were no speakers.

Councilmember Miller asked and confirmed staff will leave the mini-park item out and the Council will adopt the budget tonight, with that item returning on July 2nd.

MOTION by Councilmember Iverson, and seconded by Councilmember Riley, to adopt Resolution No. 27-24 approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Cycle Update to the Biennial Budget; adopt Resolution No. 28-24 approving the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Update for Fiscal Years 2023/24-2027/28; and approval of annual and on-call contracts for Trepepi Smith, California Consulting Inc, and Wildland Corp. Said motion carried by unanimous (5-0) roll call vote.

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I. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Gee reported that she and the Vice Mayor attended a 2x2 meeting with MOFD, and insurance non-renewals was discussed as well as fire modeling, update on the Fire District’s compliance. and regional agency actions.

Mayor Gee reported that she, Councilmember Iverson and the City Manager interviewed four proposals for the public advocacy consultant and will return to the Council on July 2 nd with their recommendation.

J. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Biggs announced that Opera in the Park is on June 20th, Summer Movie series is starting on July 12th, and he recognized the Orinda Association and the 4th of July coming up. He reminded everyone about Red Flag Parking Day restrictions and reminded everyone of parking restrictions on warning days.

K. MATTERS INITIATED – None.

L. CLOSED SESSION – The Closed Session was deferred to the next City Council meeting.

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.

N23-0579.
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Subject: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) relating to five claims submitted to the City of Orinda by Goodfellow Brothers Inc. pursuant to Public Contract Code section 9204 and arising from the 2023 Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Project (City Project No. 4171) (one potential case).
c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION.

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segments. Mr. Biggs made a contemporaneous record of the statements threatening litigation, which record will be made available for public inspection pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5. In recent communication with City staff property owners including Meighan Baldwin, Darian Heyman, Steve Compton, Russell Abraham, and Bill Stepanek, have continued to reference potential litigation.
d. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54956.8). Property: an existing private easement burdening a portion of the Orinda Oaks Park property in the City of Orinda. This easement was recorded on January 30, 1985 in the official records of Contra Costa County at book 12164 page 650-651. City Negotiator: David Biggs, City Manager. Negotiating Parties:

City of Orinda & the owners of four of the private residential properties benefitted by the easement: Stacy Crinks, Gregory & Susan Portmann, Christine(Dong Woon) Lee & Eun Young Jang, and John & Juliane Rossiter. Property addresses:
75, 79, 83 & 89 Donald Drive. Under negotiation: terms for possible amendment to the existing easement.

13. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:11 p.m. to the next Special Closed Session meeting on June 25, 2024 and, thereafter, to the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 02, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
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Sheri Marie Smith, City Clerk
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Attachment: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2024 (3396 : City Council Minutes) June 25, 2024

CITY OF ORINDA

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
8:00 AM - SPECIAL MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
Mayor Gee called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. and noted that all Councilmembers were present.

OPEN SESSION IDENTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
The Closed Session Matters were identified.

C. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
There were no members of the public wishing to speak.

D. CLOSED SESSION
a. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT – CITY MANAGER:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), consider the qualifications of candidates for the position of City Manager.

E. OPEN SESSION REPORT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action.

F. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:00 A.M.
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Sheri Marie Smith, City Clerk
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Attachment: City Council Closed Session Minutes of June 25, 2024 (3396 : City Council Minutes) June 28, 2024

CITY OF ORINDA

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
10:00 AM - SPECIAL MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
Mayor Gee called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and noted that all Councilmembers were present.

OPEN SESSION IDENTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
The Closed Session Matters were identified.

C. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
Michael Bowen of Friends of the Orinda Creeks asked that the Council choose a proactive energetic person as their next City Manager.

D. CLOSED SESSION
a. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT – CITY MANAGER:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), consider the qualifications of candidates for the position of City Manager. b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, conference with the City's designated labor negotiators: Gary Phillips (Bob Murray & Associates), Deanna Mouser (Attorney for City) to instruct them regarding negotiations related to the City Manager position.

E. OPEN SESSION REPORT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action.

F. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 12:00 P.M.
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Sheri Marie Smith, City Clerk
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Staff Report
Agenda Item: F.2
Date: July 16, 2024
Department:

Public Works and
Engineering Services
AGENDA TITLE: Temporary Full Road Closure of portions of La Espiral and El Gavilan Road for EBMUD's Pipeline Replacement Project
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council Approve the Traffic Control and Detour Alternatives Requested by EBMUD; and Adopt Resolution 34-24 (Traffic Order #230) Authorizing the Temporary Full Road Closure of portions of La Espiral and El Gavilan Road between La Vuelta and Las Vegas Road intersections for the purposes of EBMUD to perform their Pipeline Replacement Project which involves replacement of approximately 4,650 linear feet of the existing water main.

BACKGROUND:

EBMUD has been coordinating with City staff regarding their Water Main Replacement Project on La Espiral neighborhood. EBMUD plans to start construction of its project in August 2024, which will last approximately 5 months. Despite the long duration of inconvenience and other temporary impacts, City Staff recognizes the improvements are very important and should be completed as quickly as possible since the new water mainlines will have improved water pressure flows for the neighborhood and fire hydrants. 4,650 feet of 8-inch and 12-inch diameter pipeline will be installed along La Espiral and El Gavilan Road.

Whenever a full road closure of a public road is proposed, La Espiral and El Gavilan in this case, a traffic order/resolution needs to be approved by the City Council prior to City Staff issuing a road closure permit.

DISCUSSION:

EBMUD is proposing to close 4,150 feet of La Espiral in three segments, between La Vuelta and Las Vegas Road; and 550 feet of El Gavilan Road from the intersection as La Espiral. Traffic control plans for the stationary closures are included as Attachment B.

The primary impact on vehicular traffic from the Project is the trenching work to install the new water mains. Due to the narrow pavement widths, a full road closure is required to perform the work in a safe manner. There is insufficient room to maintain a one-lane traffic control and allow vehicle passage while construction activities are in progress.

Road Closure will be Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EBMUD Contractor will have necessary trench plates and equipment on site to provide access to Emergency vehicles, residents within the closure limits, and essential F.2
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services (garbage, mail, deliveries, etc.), but may encounter short delays as they plate trench work or move equipment.

EBMUD will send out notification letters (Attachment C) to all residents in the project vicinity, informing them about the upcoming project and the proposed road closure.

NEXT STEPS:

Upon the City Council approval of Resolution 34-24, Staff will amend the encroachment permit with the updated road closure hours.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Staff will coordinate with EBMUD staff, and their construction team, to ensure adherence to traffic control plans and provide inspection oversight during the project. As part of the issuance of the encroachment permit, the City will collect a fee for inspection services.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution 34-24 La Espiral Temporary Road Closure
B. La Espiral Traffic Control Plans_TCP20235
C. La Espiral Resident Notification_EBMUD
Respectfully Submitted by:

Scott Christie
Public Works Director
Prepared By: Sivakumar Natarajan, City Engineer
Approved by:

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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORINDA
In the Matter of:

Authorizing the full closure of a portions
of La Espiral and El Gavilan Road
between La Vuelta and Las Vegas Road
intersections
)
) Resolution No. 34-24
)
)
Traffic Order No. 230
WHEREAS, East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) needs to construct their Pipeline Replacement Project on La Espiral and El Gavilan Road which will upgrade 4,650 linear feet of existing pipeline that will improve residential service in the area, fire flows, and service reliability and redundancy during outages; and
WHEREAS, the section of La Espiral between La Vuelta and Las Vegas Road intersection and a portion of La Gavilan north of La Espiral has very narrow pavement width and limited workspace; and WHEREAS, for the safety of all concerned, including public vehicular traffic, it is necessary to fully close portions of La Espiral and El Gavilan Road to through traffic during construction; and WHEREAS, residents located in the vicinity of the proposed road closure will need to use La Campana Road, El Gavilan Road or Las Palomas Road as detour; and WHEREAS, EBMUD has begun informing local La Espiral and El Gavilan residents via mailed letters of the proposed work, and associated road closure and further notification will be provided in advance of start of road closure activities; and
WHEREAS, under Section 21101, paragraph (e) of the Vehicle Code, a local authority may adopt by resolution, a temporary closure of a street for the purpose when the closure is necessary for the safety and protection of the users of the street; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the temporary full road closure of portions of La Espiral and El Gavilan Road between La Vuelta and Las Vegas Road intersections for an EBMUD Pipeline Replacement project beginning Monday August 26, 2024 until Friday January 31, 2025 between 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orinda at a regular meeting on July 16, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

Darlene Gee, Mayor
ATTEST:

Sheri M. Smith, City Clerk
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Attachment: Resolution 34-24 La Espiral Temporary Road Closure (3401 : La Espiral temporary road closure traffic order) LA

ESPIRAL
LA

CAMPANA
RD

LA ESPIRAL

VIA HERMOSA
LA
VUELTA

DOS POSOS
CAMINO

SOBRANTE

LAS AROMAS
LOS
DEDOS
LA

ESPIRAL
EL

GAVILAN
RD
LAS

PALOMAS

LAS VEGAS

CAMINO VIA

FLOREADO

SOBRANTE
EL
SERENO

LA NORIA
CAMINO

SOBRANTE

LAS CASCADAS

EL VERANO
880
92 580
580
237
680
680
4 24
80 13
580
80 580
80 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

INSTALL NEW WATER MAIN
LA ESPIRAL PHASE 1

ORINDA, CALIFORNIA

SHORT-TERM STATIONARY

PROJECT LOCATION
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Attachment: La Espiral Traffic Control Plans_TCP20235 (3401 : La Espiral temporary road closure traffic order) ● ● ● ● ● ●

EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
LA ESPIRAL PHASE 1, ORINDA

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

GENERAL NOTES, LEGENDS & SIGNS
535
SHEET 2 7 ²
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Attachment: La Espiral Traffic Control Plans_TCP20235 (3401 : La Espiral temporary road closure traffic order) LA

ESPIRAL
LA

CAMPANA
RD

LA ESPIRAL

VIA HERMOSA
LA
VUELTA

DOS POSOS CAMINO

SOBRANTE

LAS AROMAS
LOS
DEDOS
LA

ESPIRAL
EL

GAVILAN
RD
LAS

PALOMAS

LAS VEGAS

CAMINO VIA

FLOREADO

SOBRANTE EL
SERENO

LA NORIA

CAMINO SOBRANTE

LAS CASCADAS

EL VERANO
SHEET 4 SHEET 7
SHEET 5
SHEET 6

EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
LA ESPIRAL PHASE 1, ORINDA

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

OVERVIEW
535
SHEET 3
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Attachment: La Espiral Traffic Control Plans_TCP20235 (3401 : La Espiral temporary road closure traffic order) LA

ESPIRAL
LA

CAMPANA
RD

LA ESPIRAL

VIA HERMOSA
LA
VUELTA
LOS
DEDOS
LA

ESPIRAL
EL

GAVILAN
RD
LAS

PALOMAS

LAS VEGAS

EL VERANO

FLOREADO
EL
SERENO

DETOUR ROUTE

ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC

EMERGENCY AND RESIDENTIAL ACCESS ALLOWED
2 VIA
MIRA
FLORES
100'
100'

LA ESPIRAL LA ESPIRAL VIA HERMOSA LA CAMPANA RD

LA CAMPANA RD

EL GAVILAN RD

LA ESPIRAL

LA ESPIRAL
1 INTERSECTION WORK AREA
1 1
100'
1 100'
1 INTERSECTION WORK AREA
1 100'
1 100'
1 100'
1 LA VUELTA
100'
100'
NOTES

FLAGGERS, CHANNELIZERS, SIGNS, AND OTHER

TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATED WITH

INTERSECTION WORK AREA SHALL ONLY BE IN

PLACE WHEN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ARE
OCCURRING WITHIN THE INTERSECTION. W20-1
AND W20-3 SIGNS SHALL BE ADJUSTED

APPROPRIATELY TO WARN VEHICLES APPROACHING
ACTIVE WORK ZONES.

INSTALL APPROPRIATE DETOUR SIGNAGE (E.G.

M4-10) NEAR INTERSECTIONS ALONG BOTH
DIRECTIONS OF THE DETOUR ROUTE.
1 2

EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
LA ESPIRAL PHASE 1, ORINDA

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

MID-BLOCK ROAD CLOSURE AND

CLOSURES AT SIDE OF INTERSECTIONS

LA ESPIRAL

FROM LA VUELTA TO EL GAVILAN RD
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Attachment: La Espiral Traffic Control Plans_TCP20235 (3401 : La Espiral temporary road closure traffic order) LA

ESPIRAL
LA

CAMPANA
RD

LA ESPIRAL

VIA HERMOSA
LA
VUELTA
LOS
DEDOS
LA

ESPIRAL
EL

GAVILAN
RD
LAS

PALOMAS

LAS VEGAS VIA

FLOREADO
EL
SERENO

ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC DETOUR ROUTE

EMERGENCY AND RESIDENTIAL ACCESS ALLOWED

EL VERANO
2 MIRA
FLORES
100'
100'

LA CAMPANA RD

LA ESPIRAL

EL GAVILAN RD

LA ESPIRAL

LAS PALOMAS

LA ESPIRAL
1 1
100'
1 100'
100'
INTERSECTION WORK AREA 1
1 INTERSECTION WORK AREA
100'
100'
1 1
NOTES

FLAGGERS, CHANNELIZERS, SIGNS, AND OTHER

TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATED WITH

INTERSECTION WORK AREA SHALL ONLY BE IN

PLACE WHEN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ARE
OCCURRING WITHIN THE INTERSECTION. W20-1
AND W20-3 SIGNS SHALL BE ADJUSTED

APPROPRIATELY TO WARN VEHICLES APPROACHING
ACTIVE WORK ZONES.

INSTALL APPROPRIATE DETOUR SIGNAGE (E.G.

M4-10) NEAR INTERSECTIONS ALONG BOTH
DIRECTIONS OF THE DETOUR ROUTE.
1 2

EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
LA ESPIRAL PHASE 1, ORINDA

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

MID-BLOCK ROAD CLOSURE AND

CLOSURES AT SIDE OF INTERSECTIONS

LA ESPIRAL

FROM EL GAVILAN RD TO LAS PALOMAS
535
SHEET 5
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Attachment: La Espiral Traffic Control Plans_TCP20235 (3401 : La Espiral temporary road closure traffic order)

LA ESPIRAL LA CAMPANA RD

LA ESPIRAL VIA HERMOSA LA VUELTA

LOS DEDOS LA ESPIRAL EL GAVILAN RD LAS PALOMAS LAS VEGAS VIA FLOREADO ELSERENO

DETOUR ROUTE

ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC

EMERGENCY AND RESIDENTIAL ACCESS ALLOWED
EL VERANO 2 MIRA FLORES 100'

LA ESPIRAL

LAS PALOMAS
100'
LAS VEGAS 1 1 100' 1 100' LA ESPIRAL LAS VEGAS 100'
INTERSECTION WORK AREA 1 1 INTERSECTION WORK AREA
100' 1 1
NOTES

FLAGGERS, CHANNELIZERS, SIGNS, AND OTHER

TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATED WITH

INTERSECTION WORK AREA SHALL ONLY BE IN

PLACE WHEN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ARE
OCCURRING WITHIN THE INTERSECTION. W20-1
AND W20-3 SIGNS SHALL BE ADJUSTED

APPROPRIATELY TO WARN VEHICLES APPROACHING
ACTIVE WORK ZONES.

INSTALL APPROPRIATE DETOUR SIGNAGE (E.G.

M4-10) NEAR INTERSECTIONS ALONG BOTH
DIRECTIONS OF THE DETOUR ROUTE. 12

EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
LA ESPIRAL PHASE 1, ORINDA

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

MID-BLOCK ROAD CLOSURE AND

CLOSURES AT SIDE OF INTERSECTIONS

LA ESPIRAL

FROM LAS PALOMAS TO LAS VEGAS
535
SHEET 6 7
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Attachment: La Espiral Traffic Control Plans_TCP20235 (3401 : La Espiral temporary road closure traffic order) LA

ESPIRAL
LA

CAMPANA
RD

LA ESPIRAL

VIA HERMOSA
LA
VUELTA
LOS
DEDOS
LA

ESPIRAL
EL

GAVILAN
RD
LAS

PALOMAS

LAS VEGAS VIA

FLOREADO
EL
SERENO

DETOUR ROUTE

ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC

EMERGENCY AND RESIDENTIAL ACCESS ALLOWED

EL VERANO
MIRA
FLORES
2 MIRA FLORES

LA ESPIRAL

LA CAMPANA RD EL GAVILAN RD

LA ESPIRAL

EL GAVILAN RD

EL GAVILAN RD
EL

GAVILAN
RD
100'
1 1
100'
1 100'
1 INTERSECTION WORK AREA
NOTES

FLAGGERS, CHANNELIZERS, SIGNS, AND OTHER

TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATED WITH

INTERSECTION WORK AREA SHALL ONLY BE IN

PLACE WHEN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ARE
OCCURRING WITHIN THE INTERSECTION. W20-1
AND W20-3 SIGNS SHALL BE ADJUSTED

APPROPRIATELY TO WARN VEHICLES APPROACHING
ACTIVE WORK ZONES.

INSTALL APPROPRIATE DETOUR SIGNAGE (E.G.

M4-10) NEAR INTERSECTIONS ALONG BOTH
DIRECTIONS OF THE DETOUR ROUTE.
1 2

EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
LA ESPIRAL PHASE 1, ORINDA

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

MID-BLOCK ROAD CLOSURE AND

CLOSURES AT SIDE OF INTERSECTIONS

EL GAVILAN RD
FROM LA ESPIRAL TO 15 EL GAVILAN RD
535
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Attachment: La Espiral Traffic Control Plans_TCP20235 (3401 : La Espiral temporary road closure traffic order) Construction
Notice
for Your
Neighborhood
For more information,
scan the QR code
or visit ebmud.com/construction
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Attachment: La Espiral Resident Notification_EBMUD (3401 : La P.O. Box 24055
Oakland, CA 94623-1055
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In the coming weeks EBMUD crews will be installing a new water pipeline to improve water service in your neighborhood.

Intersecting side streets will be temporarily affected as work progresses and residents may experience delays up to ten minutes when entering and leaving the work area.

What to expect: Temporary loss of some street parking, temporary road closures, materials, equipment and crews accessing the site, in phases. Through traffic will be maintained for residents and emergency vehicles. Your water service may be temporarily interrupted during the project. You will be notified in advance for planned service interruptions.

Manage You Account: Please visit ebmud.com/customers/account to verify your account information is up to date in order to receive future notifications about this project.

Questions: Scan the QR code, visit ebmud.com/construction or contact:

Outside of normal business hours, call 1-866-403-2683
Project duration: approx. 5 months
Community Affairs at: 510-287-2053 or [email protected] We will be working on:
- La Espiral between La Vuelta & Las Vegas
- El Gavilan from La Espiral 500 feet up El Gavilan
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Attachment: La Espiral Resident Notification
EBMUD (3401 : La
City Council
Staff Report
Agenda Item: F.3
Date: July 16, 2024
Department:

Public Works and
Engineering Services
AGENDA TITLE: Award of On-Call Professional Services Contracts for Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulic, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Material Testing, Structural Engineering, and Traffic Engineering Services, for Fiscal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26.

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