City Council Regular - January 20, 2026
A.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Cara Hoxie, Latika Malkani, Janet Riley Vice Mayor Darlene Gee, Mayor Brandyn Iverson
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
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
Adoption of Ordinance 25-06, amending Section 17.2.3 (Definitions) and Section 17.8.5 (Downtown commercial district – Use restrictions) of the City’s Planning and Zoning Code for Convenience Markets and Other Ancillary Retail Uses at Service Stations
1. Staff Report - Adoption of Ordinance 25-06.pdf
2. Attachment A - Proposed Ordinance 25-06.pdf
The City Council will consider adoption of Ordinance 25-06, which was introduced at the City Council Meeting of January 13, 2026. Ordinance 25-06 would modify regulations for convenience markets and ancillary retail uses at service stations in response to an application by Chevron.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance 25-06, waiving full reading, amending Section 17.2.3 (Definitions) and Section 17.8.5 (Downtown Commercial District – Use Restrictions) of the Orinda Municipal Code to update regulations governing convenience markets and ancillary retail uses at service stations.
G.
PUBLIC HEARING
H.
POLICY MATTERS
H.1
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with NCE for the Storm Drain Asset Survey and GIS Data Collection Project
1. Staff Report-Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with NCE for the Storm Drain Asset Survey and GIS Data Collection Project, Including Contract Amount Increase, Budget Increase, and Contract Time Extension.pdf
2. Attachment A - NCE Proposal for Amendment no1.pdf
3. Budget Change Form #010-26 GIS Study by NCE.pdf
The City Council will consider approval of Amendment No. 1 to the NCE Professional Services Agreement and a budget increase for the GIS Field Survey and Mapping of Private and Public Storm Drains Project. Field verification work revealed the storm drain system is significantly larger than originally estimated, with over 1,900 additional assets identified and approximately 3,250 more requiring survey.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with NCE for additional storm drain asset field survey and GIS data collection work;
2. Approve Budget Change Form #010-26 increasing the budget from $497,500 to $672,000, which includes a contingency of $87,666 (15%); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders within the approved contingency.
H.2
Study Session
1. Staff Report - Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO) Study Session.pdf
2. Attachment A - Inclusionary Housing Ordinance CEQA Approach Memo.pdf
3. Attachment B - Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Recommendations Memo.pdf
4. Attachment C - Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, Public Review Draft .pdf
5. Attachment D - Clarification Memo 9.4.2025.pdf
6. Attachment E - Clarification Memo 10.20.2025.pdf
7. Attachment F - Draft City Council Ordinance (Title 17 OMC) .pdf
8. Attachment G - Affordable Housing Form.pdf
The City Council will hold a study session to further examine housing affordability, including a review of existing State laws/programs designed to encourage affordable development, along with a set of final recommendations for the potential adoption of an inclusionary housing ordinance. Staff will review the ordinance language, discuss fee calculation methods
and schedule updates. Additionally, Staff will contextualize the impact of an adoption of an ordinance, including the possible number of units created and/or in-lieu fee collected as part of any adopted ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation, receive public comment, and provide feedback on the pursuit of an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO).
I.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
J.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
K.
MATTERS INITIATED
L.
ADJOURNMENT
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