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FEBRUARY 28, 2026
CITY OF ORINDA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
9:00 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order at approximately 9:00 a.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Cara Hoxie, Latika Malkani, Janet Riley Vice Mayor Darlene Gee, Mayor Brandyn Iverson
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
3. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS & APPOINTMENTS
3.1. Interview Applicants and Make Appointments for Upcoming Term Expirations and Vacancies on the City of Orinda Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Commission, Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, Historical Landmarks Committee, Art in Public Places Committee, Finance Advisory Committee, County Connection Citizen Advisory Committee, and County Library Commission
Councilmembers interviewed applicants for the various Commissions, Committee, and Boards and by unanimous vote, made the following appointments and reappointments:
• Kumani Armstrong, Planning Commission
• Morgan Oblinsky, Planning Commission
• Alex Drexel, Parks & Recreation Commission
• Jeff White, Parks & Recreation Commission
• David Moore, Finance Advisory Committee
• Rachelle Latimer, Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Commission • Chris Decareau, Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Commission • Todd Stern, Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Commission • Bill Waterman, Historical Landmarks Committee
• Jeanne HuangLi, Historical Landmarks Committee
• Richard Thompson, Art in Public Places Committee
• Nicholas Mitchell, Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
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Councilmember Malkani made a motion to authorize the Mayor to interview applicants for unfilled vacancies and make recommendations to the City Council for consideration and appointment at a City Council Meeting. Councilmember Hoxie seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
D. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 12:45 p.m.
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Sheri Marie Smith, City Clerk