City Council Regular - February 03, 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
D.1
Recognition of Black History Month
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
Approval of City Council Minutes
1. Staff Report - City Council Minutes for Approval at 020326 Meeting.pdf
2. Attachment A - Minutes of January 13, 2026.pdf
3. Attachment B - Minutes of January 20, 2026.pdf
The City Council will consider approval of the Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026, and January 20, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve City Council Minutes of:
January 13, 2026, Regular Meeting
January 20, 2026, Regular Meeting
F.2
Traffic Order to Authorize Orinda Way Street Closure for Farmers’ Market
1. Staff Report - Traffic Order 240 - Orinda Way Street Closure for Farmer's Market 020326.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution 07-26 Authorizing the Closure of a Portion of Orinda Way along the frontage of #27 Orinda Way from the Southerly Driveway to the Driveway of #200 Orinda Way .pdf
3. Attachment B - Farmers' Market Street Closure Boundary.pdf The City Council will consider adoption of a traffic order to close a port
ion
of
Orinda Way every Saturday between 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. from February 7, 2026
to
March 31, 2028, excluding July 4, 2026, for the Contra Costa Certified Farmers’ Market.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 07-26 Authorizing the Closure of a Portion of Orinda Way (Traffic Order No. 240) to vehicular traffic to allow for space for farmers' market vendors.
F.3
Public Hearing: Ordinance 26-02 Amending Title 17 of the Orinda Municipal Code to Implement Housing Element Program Actions 1.A, 1.B, and 1.J Regarding Streamlined Approvals for Affordable Housing
1. Staff Report - Zoning Text Amendment for Housing Element Actions 1.A, 1.B, and 1.J 02032026.pdf
2. Attachment A - Proposed Ordinance 26-02.pdf
3. Attachment B - Planning Commission Resolution 26-01.pdf The City Council will consider an ordinance to make changes to Title 17 of the Orinda Municipal Code to implement certain Housing Element program actions. Specifically, the ordinance codifies State mandates requiring streamlined approval for multifamily housing developments on certain Housing Element sites, provided the project includes at least 20 percent affordability for lower-income households. The proposed Ordinance would not alter the uses allowed or the procedures Staff would otherwise follow, as State law already mandates these streamlining provisions.
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the full reading of the text and introduce Ordinance 26-02 amending Title 17 of the Orinda Municipal Code to implement Housing Element Program Actions 1.A, 1.B, and 1.J regarding
streamlined approvals for affordable housing for certain Housing Element sites.
G.
PUBLIC HEARING
G.1
Introduction of Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance 26-01, and Draft General Plan Map Amendment Resolution 01-26, and Draft Plan Orinda Revised Final EIR and CEQA Consistency Resolution 02-26, Regarding Amendments to the General Plan and Zoning for 23 Altarinda Road
1. Staff Report - 23 Altarinda Rd General Plan and Zoning Amendment12182025.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance 26-01 Amending the Zoning Map for 23 Altarinda Road.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution 01-26 Amending the General Plan Map.pdf
4. Attachment C - Resolution 02-26 Adopting CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations for 23 Altarinda.pdf
5. Attachment D - Evaluation of Consistency with the Plan Orinda Certified Revised Final EIR.pdf
6. Attachment E - Planning Commission Resolution 25-07.pdf The City Council will consider the introduction of Ordinance 26-01, a proposed zoning change to 23 Altarinda Road, a .60 acre (approx. 26,136 sq. ft.) site located on the north side of Altarinda Road within the area studied in the certified Revised Final EIR (Final EIR) for Plan Orinda and within a half mile of the Orinda BART station. Concurrent with the action to approve the zoning change would be an amendment to the General Plan. The General Plan and zoning designation changes were included as part of Plan Orinda and evaluated in the Final EIR.
If the City Council introduces Ordinance 26-01, Resolutions 01-26 and 02-26 would be brought back for consideration of adoption with that action.
RECOMMENDATION:
Take the following actions:
1. Waive the full reading and introduce Ordinance 26-01 Amending the Zoning Map to change the zoning designation for 23 Altarinda Road (APN 260-192-013) from “DO (Downtown Office)” to “DG (Downtown General).”
2. Direct staff to bring back for adoption Resolution 01-26 Amending the General Plan Map to change the land use designation from “Business and Professional Offices” to “Downtown – General” for 23 Altarinda Road (APN 260-192-013).
3. Direct staff to bring back for adoption Resolution 02-26 Affirming the Consistency of the 23 Altarinda Road Project with Plan Orinda and its certified revised Final EIR; Adopting Findings Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations for Those Impacts that were Found to be Significant and Unavoidable.
H.
POLICY MATTERS
H.1
Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Commission Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
1. Staff Report - SSTOC Annual Report Fiscal Year 2024-2025.pdf
2. Attachment A - SSTOC Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.pdf
3. Attachment B - SSTOC Annual Report Presentation for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.pdf The Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Commission (SSTOC) provides advisory and oversight support to the City Council and City staff regarding revenues generated by the voter-approved one percent Supplemental Sales Tax (Measure R, 2020). The Commission reviews, monitors, and reports on planned and actual expenditures for priority programs, services, and projects.
This Annual Report covers Fiscal Year 2024–2025 and summarizes audit and financial information within the Commission’s purview. It highlights SSTOC oversight of priority programs related to wildfire risk reduction, disaster preparedness and emergency response, storm drainage infrastructure, and long-term road maintenance.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive Report.
H.2
State Housing Legislation and Housing Element Implementation Update – 2025 Calendar Year
1. Staff Report - State Housing Legislation and Housing Element Update.pdf Receive a presentation and discuss the recent State housing legislation and Housing Element implementation activities.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council will receive a presentation on recent State legislation and a summary of the Housing Element implementation activities as a preview to submitting the state-mandated Annual Progress Report no later than April 1, 2026.
I.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
J.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
K.
MATTERS INITIATED
L.
ADJOURNMENT
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