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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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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.
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:
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REMOTE COMMENTS: Remote Public Comments have been discontinued for the foreseeable future.
7:00 PM - REGULAR SESSION
A. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Darlene Gee, Cara Hoxie, Janet Riley
Vice Mayor Brandyn Iverson, Mayor Latika Malkani
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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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
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. Minutes Approval
Recommendation:
Approve City Council Minutes:
1. March 4, 2025 Closed Session
2. March 4, 2025 Regular Meeting
F.2. Approve Traffic Order #235 Restricting Parking on Monte Vista Road Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution 09-25 Establishing Parking Regulations on Monte Vista Road, Traffic Order 235.
F.3. Accept Contract for the Camino Pablo Pathway, Los Amigos Court to Manzanita Drive, City Project No. 4076.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 11-25 to Accept Contract with Cowan and Thompson Construction, Inc. for the Camino Pablo Pathway, Los Amigos Court to Manzanita Drive, City Project No. 4076.
F.4. Approving Parcel Map for Subdivision MS 2023-002 Urban Lot Split at 2 Moraga Via
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 12-25, Approving Parcel Map for Subdivision MS 2023-002 Urban Lot Split at 2 Moraga Via.
F.5. 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption
Recommendation:
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Adopt Resolution 10-25 Adopting the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City of Orinda Annex Volume II of the Contra Costa County Hazard Mitigation Plan and direct Staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
F.6. Housing Element Annual Progress Report – 2024 Calendar Year Recommendation:
Review the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2024 and direct Staff to file the Report with the appropriate State agencies.
G. PUBLIC HEARING
G.1. Refunding Special Tax Bonds for the Orinda Wilder Community Facilities District by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution 15-25 Authorizing the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) to issue special tax revenue bonds to refund existing special tax bonds (Refunding Bonds) for the Orinda Wilder Community Facilities District (CFD) within the territory of the City of Orinda, and authorizing staff to cooperate with CSCDA, to execute and deliver such closing certificates, requisitions, agreements and related documents required to issue the Bonds, to refund the Prior Bonds, and to evidence compliance with the requirements of federal and state law.
H. POLICY MATTERS
H.1. Certify the Plan Orinda Revised Final Environmental Impact Report and Take Other Related Actions Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Address all the Remaining Requirements of the August 22, 2024 Writ of Mandate (Writ) Issued by the Contra Costa County Superior Court with Regard to the Housing Element Update, Safety Element Update, and Downtown Precise Plan
Recommendation:
1. Adopt City Council Resolution 13-25 with the following actions pursuant to CEQA:
a. Certify the Revised Final Environmental Impact Report for Plan Orinda (the “Project”);
b. Adopt Revised Findings under CEQA;
c. Adopt a Revised Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Housing Element Update and the Safety Element Update for those impacts that were found to be significant and unavoidable;
d. Adopt and incorporate all the mitigation measures for the Project; and
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e. Adopt the Revised Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project.
2. Adopt City Council Resolution 14-25 addressing all the remaining requirements of the August 22, 2024, Writ of Mandate (“Writ”) issued by the Contra Costa County Superior Court with regard to the Housing Element Update, Safety Element Update, and Downtown Precise Plan.
The proposed resolution includes Staff’s recommendation that the Council:
a. Consider whether to pursue revisions to the 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update or Safety Element Update
and opt not to do so, and
b. Opt to pursue potential revisions prior to any re-adoption of the DPP and direct staff that any DPP revisions should
comply with State housing laws and also reflect wildfire evacuation concerns.
c. Direct the City Attorney to file with the Court a Final Return to the Writ specifying the actions taken to comply with its terms.
H.2. Discussion of Crossing Guard Services
Recommendation:
Provide direction on utilizing crossing guards services. If directed to proceed, authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements for crossing guard services, as well as with Orinda Union School District to reimburse the City for a portion of the expenditures.
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
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The next meeting of the Orinda City Council will be held on Monday, April 07, 2025 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
~ 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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