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e. A trust, you are an insured. Your trustees
are also insureds, but only with respect to
their duties as trustees.
2. Each of the following is also an insured:
a. Employees And Volunteer Workers
Your "volunteer workers" only while
performing duties related to the conduct of
your business, or your "employees", other
than either your "executive officers" (if you
are an organization other than a
partnership, joint venture or limited liability
company) or your managers (if you are a
limited liability company), but only for acts
within the scope of their employment by
you or while performing duties related to
the conduct of your business.
However, none of these "employees" or
"volunteer workers" are insureds for:
(1) "Bodily injury" or "personal and
advertising injury":
(a) To you, to your partners or
members (if you are a partnership
or joint venture), to your members
(if you are a limited liability
company), or to a co-"employee"
while in the course of his or her
employment or performing duties
related to the conduct of your
business, or to your other
"volunteer workers" while
performing duties related to the
conduct of your business;
(b) To the spouse, child, parent,
brother or sister of that co-
"employee" or that "volunteer
worker" as a consequence of
Paragraph (1)(a) above;
(c) For which there is any obligation
to share damages with or repay
someone else who must pay
damages because of the injury
described in Paragraphs (1)(a) or
(b) above; or
(d) Arising out of his or her providing
or failing to provide professional
health care services.
If you are not in the business of
providing professional health care
services, Paragraph (d) does not apply
to any nurse, emergency medical
technician or paramedic employed by
you to provide such services.
(2) "Property damage" to property:
(a) Owned, occupied or used by,
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(b) Rented to, in the care, custody or
control of, or over which physical
control is being exercised for any
purpose by you, any of your
"employees", "volunteer workers",
any partner or member (if you are
a partnership or joint venture), or
any member (if you are a limited
liability company).
b. Real Estate Manager
Any person (other than your "employee" or
"volunteer worker"), or any organization
while acting as your real estate manager.
c. Temporary Custodians Of Your
Property
Any person or organization having proper
temporary custody of your property if you
die, but only:
(1) With respect to liability arising out of the
maintenance or use of that property; and
(2) Until your legal representative has
been appointed.
d. Legal Representative If You Die
Your legal representative if you die, but
only with respect to duties as such. That
representative will have all your rights and
duties under this insurance.
e. Unnamed Subsidiary
Any subsidiary and subsidiary thereof, of
yours which is a legally incorporated entity
of which you own a financial interest of
more than 50% of the voting stock on the
effective date of this Coverage Part.
The insurance afforded herein for any
subsidiary not shown in the Declarations
as a named insured does not apply to
injury or damage with respect to which an
insured under this insurance is also an
insured under another policy or would be
an insured under such policy but for its
termination or upon the exhaustion of its
limits of insurance.
3. Newly Acquired Or Formed Organization
Any organization you newly acquire or form,
other than a partnership, joint venture or
limited liability company, and over which you
maintain financial interest of more than 50% of
the voting stock, will qualify as a Named
Insured if there is no other similar insurance
available to that organization. However:
a. Coverage under this provision is afforded
only until the 180th day after you acquire
or form the organization or the end of the
policy period, whichever is earlier; and
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b. Coverage under this provision does not
apply to:
(1) "Bodily injury" or "property damage"
that occurred; or
(2) "Personal and advertising injury"
arising out of an offense committed
before you acquired or formed the
organization.
4. Operator Of Mobile Equipment
With respect to "mobile equipment" registered in
your name under any motor vehicle registration
law, any person is an insured while driving such
equipment along a public highway with your
permission. Any other person or organization
responsible for the conduct of such person is
also an insured, but only with respect to liability
arising out of the operation of the equipment, and
only if no other insurance of any kind is available
to that person or organization for this liability.
However, no person or organization is an insured
w~h respect to:
a. "Bodily injury" to a co-"employee" of the
person driving the equipment; or
b. "Property damage" to property owned by,
rented to, in the charge of or occupied by
you or the employer of any person who is
an insured under this provision.
5. Operator of Nonowned Watercraft
With respect to watercraft you do not own that
is less than 51 feet long and is not being used
to carry persons for a charge, any person is an
insured while operating such watercraft with
your permIssIon. Any other person or
organization responsible for the conduct of
such person is also an insured, but only with
respect to liability arising out of the operation
of the watercraft, and only if no other
insurance of any kind is available to that
person or organization for this liability.
However, no person or organization is an
insured with respect to:
a. "Bodily injury" to a co-"employee" of the
person operating the watercraft; or
b. "Property damage" to property owned by,
rented to, in the charge of or occupied by
you or the employer of any person who is
an insured under this provision.
6. Additional Insureds When Required By
Written Contract, Written Agreement Or
Permit
The person(s) or organization(s) identified in
Paragraphs a. through f. below are additional
insureds when you have agreed, in a written
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contract, written agreement or because of a
permit issued by a state or political
subdivision, that such person or organization
be added as an additional insured on your
policy, provided the injury or damage occurs
subsequent to the execution of the contract or
agreement, or the issuance of the permit.
A person or organization is an additional
insured under this provision only for that
period of time required by the contract,
agreement or permit.
However, no such person or organization is an
additional insured under this provision if such
person or organization is included as an
additional insured by an endorsement issued
by us and made a part of this Coverage Part,
including all persons or organizations added
as additional insureds under the specific
additional insured coverage grants in Section
F. - Optional Additional Insured Coverages.
a. Vendors
Any person(s) or organization(s) (referred to
below as vendor), but only with respect to
"bodily injury" or "property damage" arising
out of "your products" which are distributed
or sold in the regular course of the vendor's
business and only if this Coverage Part
provides coverage for "bodily injury" or
"property damage" included within the
"products-completed operations hazard".
(1) The insurance afforded to the vendor
is subject to the following additional
exclusions:
This insurance does not apply to:
(a) "Bodily injury" or "property
damage" for which the vendor is
obligated to pay damages by
reason of the assumption of
liability in a contract or agreement.
This exclusion does not apply to
liability for damages that the
vendor would have in the absence
of the contract or agreement;
(b) Any express warranty
unauthorized by you;
(c) Any physical or chemical change
in the product made intentionally
by the vendor;
(d) Repackaging, except when
unpacked solely for the purpose of
inspection, demonstration, testing,
or the substitution of parts under
instructions from the manufacturer,
and then repackaged in the
original container;
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(e) Any failure to make such
inspections, adjustments, tests or
servicing as the vendor has
agreed to make or normally
undertakes to make in the usual
course of business, in connection
with the distribution or sale of the
products;
(f) Demonstration, installation,
serv1c1ng or repair operations,
except such operations performed
at the vendor's premises in
connection with the sale of the
product;
(g) Products which, after distribution
or sale by you, have been labeled
or relabeled or used as a
container, part or ingredient of any
other thing or substance by or for
the vendor; or
(h) "Bodily injury" or "property
damage" arising out of the sole
negligence of the vendor for its
own acts or omissions or those of
its employees or anyone else
acting on its behalf. However, this
exclusion does not apply to:
(i) The exceptions contained in
Subparagraphs (d) or (f); or
(ii) Such inspections, adjustments,
tests or servicing as the vendor
has agreed to make or normally
undertakes to make in the usual
course of business, in
connection with the distribution
or sale of the products.
(2) This insurance does not apply to any
insured person or organization from
whom you have acquired such products,
or any ingredient, part or container,
entering into, accompanying or
containing such products.
b. Lessors Of Equipment
(1) Any person or organization from
whom you lease equipment; but only
with respect to their liability for "bodily
injury", "property damage" or
"personal and advertising injury"
caused, in whole or in part, by your
maintenance, operation or use of
equipment leased to you by such
person or organization.
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(2) With respect to the insurance afforded
to these additional insureds, this
insurance does not apply to any
"occurrence" which takes place after
you cease to lease that equipment.
c. Lessors Of Land Or Premises
(1) Any person or organization from
whom you lease land or premises, but
only with respect to liability arising out
of the ownership, maintenance or use
of that part of the land or premises
leased to you.
(2) With respect to the insurance afforded
to these additional insureds, this
insurance does not apply to:
(a) Any "occurrence" which takes
place after you cease to lease that
land or be a tenant in that
premises; or
(b) Structural alterations, new
construction or demolition
operations performed by or on
behalf of such person or
organization.
d. Architects, Engineers Or Surveyors
(1) Any architect, engineer, or surveyor, but
only with respect to liability for "bodily
injury", "property damage" or "personal
and advertising injury" caused, in whole
or in part, by your acts or omissions or
the acts or omissions of those acting on
your behalf:
(a) In connection with your premises;
or
(b) In the performance of your
ongoing operations performed by
you or on your behalf.
(2) With respect to the insurance afforded
to these additional insureds, the
following additional exclusion applies:
This insurance does not apply to
"bodily injury", "property damage" or
"personal and advertising injury"
arising out of the rendering of or the
failure to render any professional
services by or for you, including:
(a) The preparing, approving, or
failure to prepare or approve,
maps, shop drawings, opinions,
reports, surveys, field orders,
change orders, designs or
drawings and specifications; or
(b) Supervisory, inspection,
architectural or engineering
activities.
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e. Permits Issued By State Or Political
Subdivisions
(1) Any state or political subdivision, but
only with respect to operations
performed by you or on your behalf for
which the state or political subdivision
has issued a permit.
(2) With respect to the insurance afforded
to these additional insureds, this
insurance does not apply to:
(a) "Bodily injury", "property damage"
or "personal and advertising
injury" arising out of operations
performed for the state or
municipality; or
(b) "Bodily injury" or "property damage"
included within the "productscompleted operations hazard". f. Any Other Party
(1) Any other person or organization who
is not an insured under Paragraphs a.
through e. above, but only with
respect to liability for "bodily injury",
"property damage" or "personal and
advertising injury" caused, in whole or
in part, by your acts or omissions or
the acts or omissions of those acting
on your behalf:
(a) In the performance of your
ongoing operations;
(b) In connection with your premises
owned by or rented to you; or
(c) In connection with "your work" and
included within the "productscompleted operations hazard", but only if
(i) The written contract or written
agreement requires you to
provide such coverage to
such additional insured; and
(ii) This Coverage Part provides
coverage for "bodily injury" or
"property damage" included
within the "productscompleted operations hazard".
(2) With respect to the insurance afforded
to these additional insureds, this
insurance does not apply to:
"Bodily injury", "property damage" or
"personal and advertising injury"
arising out of the rendering of, or the
failure to render, any professional
architectural, engineering or surveying
services, including:
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(a) The preparing, approving, or
failure to prepare or approve,
maps, shop drawings, opinions,
reports, surveys, field orders,
change orders, designs or
drawings and specifications; or
(b) Supervisory, inspection,
architectural or engineering
activities.
The limits of insurance that apply to additional
insureds are described in Section D. - Limits
Of Insurance.
How this insurance applies when other
insurance is available to an additional insured
is described in the Other Insurance Condition
in Section E. - Liability And Medical Expenses
General Conditions.
No person or organization is an insured with
respect to the conduct of any current or past
partnership, joint venture or limited liability
company that is not shown as a Named Insured in
the Declarations.
D. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES
LIMITS OF INSURANCE
1. The Most We Will Pay
The Limits of Insurance shown in the
Declarations and the rules below fix the most
we will pay regardless of the number of:
a. Insureds;
b. Claims made or "suits" brought; or
c. Persons or organizations making claims or
bringing "suits".
2. Aggregate Limits
The most we will pay for:
a. Damages because of "bodily injury" and
"property damage" included in the
"products-completed operations hazard" is
the Products-Completed Operations
Aggregate Limit shown in the
Declarations.
b. Damages because of all other "bodily
injury", "property damage" or "personal
and advertising injury", including medical
expenses, is the General Aggregate Limit
shown in the Declarations.
This General Aggregate Limit applies
separately to each of your "locations"
owned by or rented to you.
"Location" means premises involving the
same or connecting lots, or premises
whose connection is interrupted only by a
street, roadway or right-of-way of a
railroad.
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This General Aggregate limit does not
apply to "property damage" to premises
while rented to you or temporarily
occupied by you with permission of the
owner, arising out of fire, lightning or
explosion.
3. Each Occurrence Limit
Subject to 2.a. or 2.b above, whichever
applies, the most we will pay for the sum of all
damages because of all "bodily injury",
"property damage" and medical expenses
arising out of any one "occurrence" is the
Liability and Medical Expenses Limit shown in
the Declarations.
The most we will pay for all medical expenses
because of "bodily injury" sustained by any
one person is the Medical Expenses Limit
shown in the Declarations.
4. Personal And Advertising Injury Limit
Subject to 2.b. above, the most we will pay for
the sum of all damages because of all
"personal and advertising injury" sustained by
any one person or organization is the Personal
and Advertising Injury Limit shown in the
Declarations.
5. Damage To Premises Rented To You Limit
The Damage To Premises Rented To You
Limit is the most we will pay under Business
Liability Coverage for damages because of
"property damage" to any one premises, while
rented to you, or in the case of damage by fire,
lightning or explosion, while rented to you or
temporarily occupied by you with permission of
the owner.
In the case of damage by fire, lightning or
explosion, the Damage to Premises Rented To
You Limit applies to all damage proximately
caused by the same event, whether such
damage results from fire, lightning or explosion
or any combination of these.
6. How Limits Apply To Additional Insureds
The most we will pay on behalf of a person or
organization who is an additional insured
under this Coverage Part is the lesser of:
a. The limits of insurance specified in a
written contract, written agreement or
permit issued by a state or political
subdivision; or
b. The Limits of Insurance shown in the
Declarations.
Such amount shall be a part of and not in
addition to the Limits of Insurance shown in
the Declarations and described in this Section.
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If more than one limit of insurance under this
policy and any endorsements attached thereto
applies to any claim or "suit", the most we will pay
under this policy and the endorsements is the
single highest limit of liability of all coverages
applicable to such claim or "suit". However, this
paragraph does not apply to the Medical Expenses
limit set forth in Paragraph 3. above.
The Limits of Insurance of this Coverage Part apply
separately to each consecutive annual period and to
any remaining period of less than 12 months, starting
with the beginning of the policy period shown in the
Declarations, unless the policy period is extended
after issuance for an additional period of less than 12 months. In that case, the additional period will be
deemed part of the last preceding period for purposes
of determining the Limits of Insurance.
E. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy or insolvency of the insured or of
the insured's estate will not relieve us of our
obligations under this Coverage Part.
2. Duties In The Event Of Occurrence,
Offense, Claim Or Suit
a. Notice Of Occurrence Or Offense
You or any additional insured must see to
it that we are notified as soon as
practicable of an "occurrence" or an
offense which may result in a claim. To
the extent possible, notice should include:
(1) How, when and where the "occurrence"
or offense took place;
(2) The names and addresses of any
injured persons and witnesses; and
(3) The nature and location of any injury
or damage arising out of the
"occurrence" or offense.
b. Notice Of Claim
If a claim is made or "suit" is brought
against any insured, you or any additional
insured must:
(1) Immediately record the specifics of the
claim or "suit" and the date received;
and
(2) Notify us as soon as practicable.
You or any additional insured must see to
it that we receive a written notice of the
claim or "suit" as soon as practicable.
c. Assistance And Cooperation Of The
Insured
You and any other involved insured must:
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(1) Immediately send us copies of any
demands, notices, summonses or
legal papers received in connection
with the claim or "suit";
(2) Authorize us to obtain records and
other information;
(3) Cooperate with us in the investigation,
settlement of the claim or defense
against the "suit"; and
(4) Assist us, upon our request, in the
enforcement of any right against any
person or organization that may be
liable to the insured because of injury
or damage to which this insurance
may also apply.
d. Obligations At The lnsured's Own Cost
No insured will, except at that insured's own
cost, voluntarily make a payment, assume
any obligation, or incur any expense, other
than for first aid, without our consent.
e. Additional lnsured's Other Insurance
If we cover a claim or "suit" under this
Coverage Part that may also be covered
by other insurance available to an
additional insured, such additional insured
must submit such claim or "suit" to the
other insurer for defense and indemnity.
However, this provision does not apply to
the extent that you have agreed in a
written contract, written agreement or
permit that this insurance is primary and
non-contributory with the additional
insured's own insurance.
f. Knowledge Of An Occurrence, Offense,
Claim Or Suit
Paragraphs a. and b. apply to you or to
any additional insured only when such
"occurrence", offense, claim or "suit" is
known to:
(1) You or any additional insured that is
an individual;
(2) Any partner, if you or an additional
insured is a partnership;
(3) Any manager, if you or an additional
insured is a limited liability company;
(4) Any "executive officer" or insurance
manager, if you or an additional
insured is a corporation;
(5) Any trustee, if you or an additional
insured is a trust; or
(6) Any elected or appointed official, if you
or an additional insured is a political
subdivision or public entity.
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This Paragraph f. applies separately to
you and any additional insured.
3. Financial Responsibility Laws
a. When this policy is certified as proof of
financial responsibility for the future under
the provisions of any motor vehicle
financial responsibility law, the insurance
provided by the policy for "bodily injury"
liability and "property damage" liability will
comply with the provisions of the law to
the extent of the coverage and limits of
insurance required by that law.
b. With respect to "mobile equipment" to
which this insurance applies, we will
provide any liability, uninsured motorists,
underinsured motorists, no-fault or other
coverage required by any motor vehicle
law. We will provide the required limits for
those coverages.
4. Legal Action Against Us
No person or organization has a right under
this Coverage Form:
a. To join us as a party or otherwise bring us
into a "suit" asking for damages from an
insured; or
b. To sue us on this Coverage Form unless
all of its terms have been fully complied
with.
A person or organization may sue us to recover
on an agreed settlement or on a final judgment
against an insured; but we will not be liable for
damages that are not payable under the terms of
this insurance or that are in excess of the
applicable limit of insurance. An agreed
settlement means a settlement and release of
liability signed by us, the insured and the
claimant or the claimant's legal representative.
5. Separation Of Insureds
Except with respect to the Limits of Insurance,
and any rights or duties specifically assigned
in this policy to the first Named Insured, this
insurance applies:
a. As if each Named Insured were the only
Named Insured; and
b. Separately to each insured against whom
a claim is made or "suit" is brought.
6. Representations
a. When You Accept This Policy
By accepting this policy, you agree:
(1) The statements in the Declarations
are accurate and complete;
(2) Those statements are based upon
representations you made to us; and
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(3) We have issued this policy in reliance
upon your representations.
b. Unintentional Failure To Disclose
Hazards
If unintentionally you should fail to disclose
all hazards relating to the conduct of your
business at the inception date of this
Coverage Part, we shall not deny any
coverage under this Coverage Part
because of such failure.
7. Other Insurance
If other valid and collectible insurance is
available for a loss we cover under this
Coverage Part, our obligations are limited as
follows:
a. Primary Insurance
This insurance is primary except when b.
below applies. If other insurance is also
primary, we will share with all that other
insurance by the method described in c.
below.
b. Excesslnsurance
This insurance is excess over any of the
other insurance, whether primary, excess,
contingent or on any other basis:
(1) Your Work
That is Fire, Extended Coverage,
Builder's Risk, Installation Risk or
similar coverage for "your work";
(2) Premises Rented To You
That is fire, lightning or explosion
insurance for premises rented to you
or temporarily occupied by you with
permission of the owner;
(3) Tenant Liability
That is insurance purchased by you to
cover your liability as a tenant for
"property damage" to premises rented
to you or temporarily occupied by you
with permission of the owner;
(4) Aircraft, Auto Or Watercraft
If the loss arises out of the maintenance
or use of aircraft, "autos" or watercraft to
the extent not subject to Exclusion g. of
Section A. - Coverages.
(5) Property Damage To Borrowed
Equipment Or Use Of Elevators
If the loss arises out of "property
damage" to borrowed equipment or
the use of elevators to the extent not
subject to Exclusion k. of Section A. -
Coverages.
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(6) When You Are Added As An
Additional Insured To Other
Insurance
That is other insurance available to
you covering liability for damages
arising out of the premises or
operations, or products and completed
operations, for which you have been
added as an additional insured by that
insurance; or
(7) When You Add Others As An
Additional Insured To This
Insurance
That is other insurance available to an
additional insured.
However, the following provisions
apply to other insurance available to
any person or organization who is an
additional insured under this Coverage
Part:
(a) Primary Insurance When
Required By Contract
This insurance is primary if you
have agreed in a written contract,
written agreement or permit that
this insurance be primary. If other
insurance is also primary, we will
share with all that other insurance
by the method described in c.
below.
(b) Primary And Non-Contributory
To Other Insurance When
Required By Contract
If you have agreed in a written
contract, written agreement or
permit that this insurance is
primary and non-contributory with
the additional insured's own
insurance, this insurance is
primary and we will not seek
contribution from that other
insurance.
Paragraphs (a) and (b) do not apply to
other insurance to which the additional
insured has been added as an
additional insured.
When this insurance is excess, we will
have no duty under this Coverage Part to
defend the insured against any "suit" if any
other insurer has a duty to defend the
insured against that "suit". If no other
insurer defends, we will undertake to do
so, but we will be entitled to the insured's
rights against all those other insurers.
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When this insurance is excess over other
insurance, we will pay only our share of
the amount of the loss, if any, that
exceeds the sum of:
(1) The total amount that all such other
insurance would pay for the loss in the
absence of this insurance; and
(2) The total of all deductible and selfinsured amounts under all that other insurance.
We will share the remaining loss, if any, with
any other insurance that is not described in
this Excess Insurance provision and was not
bought specifically to apply in excess of the
Limits of Insurance shown in the
Declarations of this Coverage Part.
c. Method Of Sharing
If all the other insurance permits
contribution by equal shares, we will follow
this method also. Under this approach,
each insurer contributes equal amounts
until it has paid its applicable limit of
insurance or none of the loss remains ,
whichever comes first.
If any of the other insurance does not permit
contribution by equal shares, we will
contribute by limits. Under this method, each
insurer's share is based on the ratio of its
applicable limit of insurance to the total
applicable limits of insurance of all insurers.
8. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against
Others To Us
a. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery
If the insured has rights to recover all or
part of any payment, including
Supplementary Payments, we have made
under this Coverage Part, those rights are
transferred to us. The insured must do
nothing after loss to impair them. At our
request, the insured will bring "suit" or
transfer those rights to us and help us
enforce them. This condition does not
apply to Medical Expenses Coverage.
b. Waiver Of Rights Of Recovery (Waiver
Of Subrogation)
If the insured has waived any rights of
recovery against any person or
organization for all or part of any payment,
including Supplementary Payments, we
have made under this Coverage Part, we
also waive that right, provided the insured
waived their rights of recovery against
such person or organization in a contract,
agreement or permit that was executed
prior to the injury or damage.
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THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
CALIFORNIA BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE
ENHANCEMENT ENDORSEMENT
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:
BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM
With respect to coverage afforded by this endorsement, the provisions of the policy apply unless modified by the endorsement.
If the policy to which this endorsement is attached also contains a Business Auto Coverage Enhancement Endorsement with a specific state named in the title, this endorsement does not apply to vehicles garaged in that specified state.
COVERAGE INDEX
SUBJECT
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
PROVISION NUMBER
12 ADDITIONAL INSURED BY CONTRACT, AGREEMENT OR PERMIT
AMENDED DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT, CLAIM, SUIT OR LOSS
AMENDED FELLOW EMPLOYEE EXCLUSION
AUDIO, VISUAL AND DATA ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COVERAGE
BODILY INJURY REDEFINED
EMPLOYEES AS INSUREDS (Including Employee Hired Auto)
EXTRA EXPENSE - BROADENED COVERAGE
GLASS REPAIR - WAIVER OF DEDUCTIBLE
HIRED AUTO COVERAGE TERRITORY
HIRED AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE (Including Employee Hired Auto) LOAN / LEASE GAP (Coverage Not Available In New York)
NEWLY FORMED OR ACQUIRED SUBSIDIARIES
PARKED AUTO COLLISION COVERAGE (WAIVER OF DEDUCTIBLE)
PERSONAL EFFECTS COVERAGE
PHYSICAL DAMAGE - ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION EXPENSE COVERAGE
PHYSICAL DAMAGE DEDUCTIBLE - VEHICLE TRACKING SYSTEM
PRIMARY AND NON-CONTRIBUTORY - WRITTEN CONTRACT OR WRITTEN AGREEMENT
RENTAL REIMBURSEMENT
SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENTS
TOWING AND LABOR
TWO OR MORE DEDUCTIBLES
UNINTENTIONAL FAILURE TO DISCLOSE HAZARDS
WAIVER OF TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY AGAINST OTHERS TO US SECTION II - LIABILITY COVERAGE is amended as follows:
1. NEWLY FORMED OR ACQUIRED SUBSIDIARIES
3 20
5 14
24 2
10 16
22 6
15 1
17 11
8 13
23 9
4 7
18 19
21 SECTION II - LIABILITY COVERAGE, Paragraph A.1 . Who Is An Insured is amended to include the following as an "insured":
d. Any legally incorporated subsidiary of which you own more than 50 percent interest during the policy period. Coverage is afforded only for 90 days from the date of acquisition or formation.
However, "insured" does not include any organization that:
(1) Is a partnership or joint venture; or
(2) Is an "insured" under any other automobile policy except a policy written specificall y to apply in excess of this policy; or
(3) Has exhausted its Limit of Insurance or had its policy terminated under any other automobile policy.
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Coverage under this prov1s1on d. does not apply to "bodily injury" or "property damage" that occurred before you acquired or formed the organization.
2. EMPLOYEES AS INSUREDS
SECTION II - LIABILITY COVERAGE, Paragraph A.1. Who Is An Insured is amended to include the following as an "insured":
e. Any "employee" of yours while using a covered "auto" you do not own, hire or borrow but only for acts within the scope of their employment by you. Insurance provided by this endorsement is excess over any other insurance available to any "employee". f. Any "employee" of yours while operating an "auto" hired or borrowed under a written contract or agreement in that "employee's" name, with your permission, while performing duties related to the conduct of your business and within the scope of their employment. Insurance provided by this endorsement is excess over any other insurance available to the "employee".
3. ADDITIONAL INSURED BY CONTRACT, AGREEMENT OR PERMIT
4. SECTION II - LIABILITY COVERAGE, Paragraph A.1. Who Is An Insured is amended to include the following as an "insured":
g. Any person or organization with respect to the operation, maintenance or use of a covered "auto", provided that you and such person or organization have agreed in a written contract, written agreement, or permit issued to you by governmental or public authority, to add such person, or organization, or governmental or public authority to this policy as an "insured".
However, such person or organization is an "insured":
(1) Only with respect to the operation, maintenance or use of a covered "auto"; (2) Only for "bodily injury" or "property damage" caused by an "accident" which takes place after you executed the written contract or written agreement, or the permit has been issued to you; and
(3) Only for the duration of that contract, agreement or permit.
The "insured" is required to submit a claim to any other insurer to which coverage could apply for defense and indemnity. Unless the "insured" has agreed in writing to primary noncontributory wording per enhancement number 23, this policy is excess over any other collectible insurance.
SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENTS
SECTION II - LIABILITY COVERAGE, Coverage Extensions, 2.a. Supplementary Payments , Paragraphs (2) and (4) are replaced by the following:
(2) Up to $3,000 for cost of bail bonds (including bonds for related traffic violations ) required because of an "accident" we cover. We do not have to furnish these bonds. (4) All reasonable expenses incurred by the "insured" at our request, including actual loss of earnings up to $500 a day because of time off from work.
~ 5. AMENDED FELLOW EMPLOYEE EXCLUSION
0 In those jurisdictions where, by law, fellow "employees" are not entitled to the protection afforded to the employer by the workers compensation exclusivity rule, or similar protection, the following provision is added:
SECTION II - LIABILITY, Exclusion B.5. Fellow Employee does not apply if the "bodily injury" results from the use of a covered "auto" you own or hire if you have workers compensation insurance in force for all of your "employees" at the time of "loss".
This coverage is excess over any other collectible insurance.
SECTION Ill - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE is amended as follows:
6. HIRED AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE
Paragraph A.4. Coverage Extensions of SECTION Ill - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, is amended by adding the following:
If hired "autos" are covered "autos" for Liability Coverage, and if Comprehensive, Specified Causes of Loss or Collision coverage are provided under the Business Auto Coverage Form for any "auto" you own, then the Physical Damage coverages provided are extended to "autos":
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a. You hire, rent or borrow; or
b. Your "employee" hires or rents under a written contract or agreement in that "employee's" name, but only if the damage occurs while the vehicle is being used in the conduct of your business, subject to the following limit and deductible:
a. The most we will pay for "loss" in any one "accident" or "loss" is the smallest of:
(1) $50,000; or
(2) The actual cash value of the damaged or stolen property as of the time of the "loss"; or (3) The cost of repairing or replacing the damaged or stolen property with other property of like kind and quality, minus a deductible.
b. The deductible will be equal to the largest deductible applicable to any owned "auto" for that coverage.
c. Subject to the limit, deductible and excess provisions described in this provision, we will provide coverage equal to the broadest coverage applicable to any covered "auto" you own. d. Subject to a maximum of $1,000 per "accident", we will also cover the actual loss of use of the hired "auto" if it results from an "accident", you are legally liable and the lessor incurs an actual financial loss.
e. This coverage extension does not apply to:
(1) Any "auto" that is hired, rented or borrowed with a driver; or (2) Any "auto" that is hired, rented or borrowed from your "employee" or any member of your "employee's" household.
Coverage provided under this extension is excess over any other collectible insurance available at the time of "loss".
7. TOWING AND LABOR
SECTION Ill - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, Paragraph A.2. Towing , is amended by the addition of the following:
We will pay towing and labor costs incurred, up to the limits shown below, each time a covered "auto" classified and rated as a private passenger type, "light truck" or "medium truck" is disabled:
a. For private passenger type vehicles, we will pay up to $75 per disablement. b. For "light trucks", we will pay up to $75 per disablement. "Light trucks" are trucks that have a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 10,000 pounds or less.
c. For "medium trucks", we will pay up to $150 per disablement. "Medium trucks" are trucks that have a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 10,001 - 20,000 pounds.
However, the labor must be performed at the place of disablement.
8. PHYSICAL DAMAGE - ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION EXPENSE COVERAGE Paragraph A.4.a. Coverage Extensions, Transportation Expenses of SECTION Ill - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, is amended to provide a limit of $50 per day and a maximum limit of $1,500.
9. RENTAL REIMBURSEMENT
SECTION Ill - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, A. Coverage, is amended by adding the following:
a. We will pay up to $75 per day for rental reimbursement expenses incurred by you for the rental of an "auto" because of "accident" or "loss", to an "auto" for which we also pay a "loss" under Comprehensive, Specified Causes of Loss or Collision Coverages. We will pay only for those expenses incurred after the first 24 hours following the "accident" or "loss" to the covered "auto." b. Rental Reimbursement requires the rental of a comparable or lesser vehicle, which in many cases may be substantially less than $75 per day, and will only be allowed for the period of time it should take to repair or replace the vehicle with reasonable speed and similar quality, up to a maximum of 30 days.
c. We will also pay up to $500 for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by you to remove and replace your tools and equipment from the covered "auto". This limit is excess over any other collectible insurance.
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d. This coverage does not apply unless you have a business necessity that other "autos" available for your use and operation cannot fill.
e. If "loss" results from the total theft of a covered "auto" of the private passenger type, we will pay under this coverage only that amount of your rental reimbursement expenses which is not already provided under Paragraph 4. Coverage Extension .
f. No deductible applies to this coverage.
g. The insurance provided under this extension is excess over any other collectible insurance.
If this policy also provides Rental Reimbursement Coverage you purchased, the coverage provided by this Enhancement Endorsement is in addition to the coverage you purchased.
For the purposes of this endorsement provision, materials and equipment do not include "personal effects" as defined in provision 11.B.
10. EXTRA EXPENSE - BROADENED COVERAGE
Under SECTION Ill - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, A. Coverage , we will pay for the expense of returning a stolen covered "auto" to you. The maximum amount we will pay is $1,000.
11. PERSONAL EFFECTS COVERAGE
A. SECTION Ill - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, A. Coverage , is amended by adding the following:
If you have purchased Comprehensive Coverage on this policy for an "auto" you own and that "auto" is stolen, we will pay, without application of a deductible, up to $600 for "personal effects" stolen with the "auto."
The insurance provided under this provision is excess over any other collectible insurance.
B. SECTION V - DEFINITIONS is amended by adding the following:
For the purposes of this provision, "personal effects" mean tangible property that is worn or carried by an "insured." "Personal effects" does not include tools, equipment, jewelry, money or securities.
12. ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
SECTION Ill - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, B. Exclusions is amended by adding the following:
If you have purchased Comprehensive or Collision Coverage under this policy, the exclusion for "loss" relating to mechanical breakdown does not apply to the accidental discharge of an airbag.
Any insurance we provide shall be excess over any other collectible insurance or reimbursement by manufacturer's warranty. However, we agree to pay any deductible applicable to the other coverage or warranty.
13. PHYSICAL DAMAGE DEDUCTIBLE -VEHICLE TRACKING SYSTEM SECTION Ill - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, D. Deductible , is amended by adding the following:
Any Comprehensive Deductible shown in the Declarations will be reduced by 50% for any "loss" :! caused by theft if the vehicle is equipped with a vehicle tracking device such as a radio tracking device o or a global position device and that device was the method of recovery of the vehicle.
14. AUDIO, VISUAL AND DATA ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COVERAGE SECTION Ill - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, B. Exclusions , Paragraph a. of the exception to exclusions 4.c. and 4.d. is deleted and replaced with the following:
Exclusions 4.c. and 4.d. do not apply to:
a. Electronic equipment that receives or transmits audio, visual or data signals, whether or not designed solely for the reproduction of sound, if the equipment is:
(1) Permanently installed in the covered "auto" at the time of the "loss" or removable from a housing unit that is permanently installed in the covered "auto"; and (2) Designed to be solely operated by use from the power from the "auto's" electrical system; and (3) Physical damage coverages are provided for the covered "auto".
If the "loss" occurs solely to audio, visual or data electronic equipment or accessories used with this equipment, then our obligation to pay for, repair, return or replace damaged or stolen property will be reduced by a $100 deductible.
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15. LOAN/ LEASE GAP COVERAGE (Not Applicable In New York) A. Paragraph C. Limit Of Insurance of SECTION Ill - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE is amended by adding the following:
The most we will pay for a "total loss" to a covered "auto" owned by or leased to you in any one "accident" is the greater of the:
1. Balance due under the terms of the loan or lease to which the damaged covered "auto" is subject at the time of the "loss" less the amount of:
a. Overdue payments and financial penalties associated with those payments as of the date of the "loss";
b. Financial penalties imposed under a lease due to high mileage, excessive use or abnormal wear and tear;
c. Costs for extended warranties, Credit Life Insurance, Health, Accident or Disability Insurance purchased with the loan or lease; d. Transfer or rollover balances from previous loans or leases; e. Final payment due under a "Balloon Loan";
f. The dollar amount of any unrepaired damage which occurred prior to the "total loss" of a covered "auto";
g. Security deposits not refunded by a lessor;
h. All refunds payable or paid to you as a result of the early termination of a lease agreement or as a result of the early termination of any warranty or extended service agreement on a covered "auto";
i. Any amount representing taxes;
j. Loan or lease termination fees; or
2. The actual cash value of the damage or stolen property as of the time of the "loss".
An adjustment for depreciation and physical condition will be made in determining the actual cash value at the time of the "loss". This adjustment is not applicable in Texas.
B. Additional Conditions
This coverage applies only to the original loan for which the covered "auto" that incurred the "loss" serves as collateral, or lease written on the covered "auto" that incurred the "loss".
C. SECTION V - DEFINITIONS is changed by adding the following:
As used in this endorsement provision, the following definitions apply:
"Total loss" means a "loss" in which the cost of repairs plus the salvage value exceeds the actual cash value.
A "balloon loan" is one with periodic payments that are insufficient to repay the balance over the term of the loan, thereby requiring a large final payment.
16. GLASS REPAIR - WAIVER OF DEDUCTIBLE
Paragraph D. Deductible of SECTION Ill - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE is amended by the addition of the following:
No deductible applies to glass damage if the glass is repaired rather than replaced.
17. PARKED AUTO COLLISION COVERAGE (WAIVER OF DEDUCTIBLE) Paragraph D. Deductible of SECTION Ill - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE is amended by the addition of the following:
The deductible does not apply to "loss" caused by collision to such covered "auto" of the private passenger type or light weight truck with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 lbs. or less as defined by the manufacturer as maximum loaded weight the "auto" is designed to carry while it is:
a. In the charge of an "insured";
b. Legally parked; and
c. Unoccupied.
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The "loss" must be reported to the police authorities within 24 hours of known damage.
The total amount of the damage to the covered "auto" must exceed the deductible shown in the Declarations.
This provision does not apply to any "loss" if the covered "auto" is in the charge of any person or organization engaged in the automobile business.
18. TWO OR MORE DEDUCTIBLES
Under SECTION Ill - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, if two or more company policies or coverage forms apply to the same "accident", the following applies to Paragraph D. Deductible :
a. If the applicable Business Auto deductible is the smaller (or smallest) deductible, it will be waived; or
b. If the applicable Business Auto deductible is not the smaller (or smallest) deductible , it will be reduced by the amount of the smaller (or smallest) deductible; or c. If the "loss" involves two or more Business Auto coverage forms or policies, the smaller (or smallest) deductible will be waived.
For the purpose of this endorsement, company means any company that is part of the Liberty Mutual Group.
SECTION IV - BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS is amended as follows:
19. UNINTENTIONAL FAILURE TO DISCLOSE HAZARDS
SECTION IV- BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS , Paragraph B.2. is amended by adding the following:
If you unintentionally fail to disclose any hazards, exposures or material facts existing as of the inception date or renewal date of the Business Auto Coverage Form, the coverage afforded by this policy will not be prejudiced.
However, you must report the undisclosed hazard of exposure as soon as practicable after its discovery, and we have the right to collect additional premium for any such hazard or exposure.
20. AMENDED DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT, CLAIM, SUIT OR LOSS SECTION IV - BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS , Paragraph A.2.a. is replaced in its entirety by the following:
a. In the event of "accident", claim, "suit" or "loss", you must promptly notify us when it is known to:
(1) You, if you are an individual;
(2) A partner, if you are a partnership;
(3) Member, if you are a limited liability company;
(4) An executive officer or the "employee" designated by the Named Insured to give such notice, if you are a corporation.
To the extent possible, notice to us should include:
(a) How, when and where the "accident" or "loss" took place; (b) The "insured's" name and address; and
(c) The names and addresses of any injured persons and witnesses. ~ 21. WAIVER OF TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY AGAINST OTHERS TO US SECTION IV - BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS , Paragraph A.5. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us , is amended by the addition of the following:
If the person or organization has in a written agreement waived those rights before an "accident" or "loss", our rights are waived also.
22. HIRED AUTO COVERAGE TERRITORY
SECTION IV - BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS , Paragraph B.7. Policy Period, Coverage Territory , is amended by the addition of the following:
f. For "autos" hired 30 days or less, the coverage territory is anywhere in the world, provided that the "insured's" responsibility to pay for damages is determined in a "suit", on the merits, in the United States, the territories and possessions of the United States of America, Puerto Rico or Canada or in a settlement we agree to.
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This extension of coverage does not apply to an "auto" hired, leased, rented or borrowed with a driver.
23. PRIMARY AND NON-CONTRIBUTING IF REQUIRED BY WRITTEN CONTRACT OR WRITTEN AGREEMENT The following is added to SECTION IV - BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS, General Conditions, 8.5. Other Insurance and supersedes any provision to the contrary:
This Coverage Form's Covered Autos Liability Coverage is primary to and will not seek contribution from any other insurance available to an "insured" under your policy provided that:
1. Such "insured" is a Named Insured under such other insurance; and
2. You have agreed in a written contract or written agreement that this insurance would be primary and would not seek contribution from any other insurance available to such "insured".
SECTION V - DEFINITIONS is amended as follows:
24. BODILY INJURY REDEFINED
Under SECTION V - DEFINITIONS , Definition C. is replaced by the following:
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WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY WC 99 0410 C (Ed. 01-19)
WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT -CALIFORNIA
BLANKET BASIS
We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury covered by this policy. We will not enforce our right against the person or organization named in the Schedule. (This agreement applies only to the extent that you perform work under a written contract that requires you to obtain this agreement from us.) The additional premium for this endorsement shall be calculated by applying a factor of 2% to the total manual premium, with a minimum initial charge of $350, then applying all other pricing factors for the policy to this calculated charge to derive the final cost of this endorsement.
This agreement shall not operate directly or indirectly to benefit anyone not named in the Schedule.
Blanket Waiver
Person/Organization
Job Description
All CA Operations
Schedule
Blanket Waiver - Any person or organization for whom the Named Insured has agreed by written contract to furnish this waiver.
Waiver Premium (prior to adjustments)
350.00
This endorsement changes the policy to which it is attached and is effective on the date issued unless otherwise stated. (The information below is required only when this endorsement is issued subsequent to preparation of the policy.) Endorsement Effective: 04/01/2024
Insured:
Policy No.: LIWC524575 Endorsement No.:
Insurance Company: Oak River Insurance Company
WC 99 0410 C
(Ed. 01-19)
Premium$
Countersigned by _______________ _
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1 CITY OF ORINDA
AMENDMENT No. 1 TO SERVICES CONTRACT
Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. (“Provider”) and the City of Orinda (“City”), a municipal corporation, previously entered into a contract with an effective date of February 19, 2025 relating to Professional Services Contract for the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Section 18 of that agreement provides, that “No waiver, modification or termination of this agreement is valid unless made in writing.”
City and Provider mutually agree to amend the agreement as follows:
1. Replace Section 2.a “Duties of Provider” as follows:
a. Provider agrees to perform services described in Exhibit A to the Original Agreement plus “additional services” as described in Exhibit A-1, attached hereto, and incorporated by reference. Provider agrees to perform these services diligently in accordance with the standards of its profession and to City’s satisfaction. Provider promises and agrees to furnish to City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately perform the services described in this agreement.
2. Replace Section 3.c “Time of Performance” as follows:
c. The services of Provider shall begin no sooner than the effective date and shall continue until all work is approved by the City. All work shall be completed no later than February 19, 2027.
3. Replace Section 4.a “Compensation” as follows:
a. City agrees to pay Provider the maximum contract price of $111,203 for all services performed under this agreement, including amendments. In all other respects, the agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
City of Orinda
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City Manager - Linda Smith Date
Attest
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City Clerk - Sheri Smith
Approved as to form
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City Attorney – Osa Wolf
Lisa Wise Consulting, LWC
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Date
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Printed Title: Vice President
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Printed Name: Henry Pontarelli
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Task 6—Adoption Support
6.1 Housing Sub Committee Meeting-- LWC staff will attend a meeting of the Orinda City Council's Housing Subcommittee to engage in discussions on the structure of the IHO program. The meeting will be held in-person in Orinda. David Bergman, LWC Project Director for this engagement will participate in the meeting which is anticipated to be scheduled in February
6.2. Recommendations Memo Conversion-- LWC will prepare an appendix to the August 27, 2025 Memo. The revisions will include a recalculation of findings and recommendations from a square feet to unit count basis. This appendix will be prepared in memo form and will include assumptions and conversion factors that will be used as the basis of the conversions.
6.3. Inclusionary Rate Effects Memo-- (15%-10%) LWC will provide an analysis of the impacts of modifying the recommended inclusionary requirements from 15% to 10% based on the development prototypes that were presented in the July 2025 Market Analysis. This stand-alone memo will feature impacts of the reduction of the IHO requirement on project feasibility based on the prototypes used in the Market Analysis.
6.5. Partial Build Alternatives and Calculations --- LWC will prepare an analysis of partial build alternatives within the proposed IHO program. This analysis will include a review of partial build options in similar communities that have adopted an IHO program and will provide recommended partial build alternatives and their calculation structures which the City can consider in addition to the partial build alternative provided in the August recommendation memo.
Fees associated with this task are shown in the table below:
Task 6-- Adoption Support
Director
Lead
Associate Associate Hours Fee
Rate (2026) $275 $190 $170
6.1 Housing Sub Committee Meeting 10 4 4 18 $4,190
6.2. Recommendations Memo Conversion 2 4 8 14 $2,670
6.3. Inclusionary Rate Effects Memo 2 8 10 $1,910
6.5. Partial Build Alternatives and
Calculations 4 2 16 22 $4,200
Subtotal Labor $12,970
Direct Expenses $1,400
Total $14,370
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Department: Police
Meeting Date: March 17, 2026
SUBJECT:
Annual Presentation from Police Chief Anthony Rossi
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will receive its annual presentation from Chief of Police Anthony Rossi on state of community policing in Orinda.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
BACKGROUND:
Each year, the Chief of Police prepares a presentation for the City Council to share information on community policing efforts in the City of Orinda. The presentation is attached as Attachment A.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Not Applicable.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Presentation from Orinda Police Chief
Respectfully Submitted by,
Anthony Rossi, Chief of Police
Approved By:
Linda Smith, City Manager
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ORINDA
Police Department
2025 Report
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ORINDA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Orinda Police Staffing
Scheduling is 4/10 or 3/12 hour shifts
Chief – Anthony Rossi
Senior Administrative Assistant – Norma Perez
Investigation Sergeant – Brian McMillen
Administrative Sergeant – Keith Sheppard
Detective – Christopher Hamblin
Traffic Officer – Jordan Baker
Patrol Officers / Day Officer / Spec. Officer (10)
Johnson, Reyes, Grossman, Taliaferro, Tizzoni,
Huether, Dickerson, Flores & Garica
Reserve Officer – Derek Brown
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INTRODUCTION
Orinda Police Department’s New Officers 2026
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Orinda PD New
Patrol Vehicle
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Orinda PD New
in 2025
Quarterly Traffic Enforcement
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Orinda PD Bike Rodeo
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Orinda PD New Equipment
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Orinda PD
Traffic Suppression
E-Citations
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Orinda PD Community Outreach
Toy Drive – MOFD, Schools and Businesses Trunk or Treat National Night Out 4
th of July Parade
Coffee with the Cops Age Well Drive Well
Recess with the Cops at Elementary Schools School Safety Education at the Schools Lunch with the Cops at OIS & Miramonte HS Emergency Preparedness Training Touch a Truck Citizens' Academy
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DO NOT CROSS CRIME SCENE - DO NOT CROSS CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS CRIME SC Thankful
SHERIFF
PEDESTRIANG
PROHIRNTED
BORE
NO
PENDING
Chobani Outmilk
POLICE
ORINDA
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Citizens' Academy
1st Graduating Class of Orinda PD
Citizens Academy
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Vehicle Camera Body-Worn Camera
All Orinda PD Patrol vehicles are equipped
with dash cameras and back seat cameras Record Officers in the performance of their duties Recordings are intended to provide an objective visual/audio record of the incident and to augment the Officer’s report
BODY-WORN CAMERAS
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Neighborhood Watch
Contact Orinda PD if you are interested in
joining or starting a neighborhood watch
group
925-254-6820
Crime Prevention
Officers cannot be everywhere at once. If
you see something suspicious, call 911.
If unsure about call 911, call the
non-emergency number
925-646-2441
Orinda PD Services
Firearms safety
City Ordinance requiring safe firearm storage
OPD offers FREE GUNLOCKS
OPD will receive and take possession of
unwanted fireams and ammo
Parking Enforcement
Provide parking enforcement with two new
employees to the City of Orinda.
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Property Crimes
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Residential Burglaries Commercial Burglaries Auto Burglaries 19 19
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Vehicle Thefts
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Stolen Vehicles Stolen Vehicle Recoveries
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Emergency Preparedness
MOFD and OPD conduct regular training to be prepared in the event of:
Wild Fires, Evacuations, Natrual Disasters, Active Shooter, etc.
We strive to provide the best joint emergency reponse to Orinda through our continued training and working relationship.
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License Plate Reader Cameras
ALPR Cameras
ALPR Cameras are for:
Officer Safety
Investigative Tool
Identify Stolen Vehicles, Wanted Vehicles
Locate Suspect(s) of Criminal Investigations or Arrest Warrants Locate Missing Persons
ALPR Cameras are not:
Replacement for Police Work / Replace Good Neighbors
Does not necessarily prevent crime
Does not provide citizens Department of Justice Information Not currently a live feed surveillance system
System does not contain personal identifying information with collected data Information is not shared with Federal Agencies
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License Plate Reader Cameras
Orinda’s ALPR Cameras
Orinda PD has several ALPR Cameras around the city.
Currently Orinda PD has 25 stationary cameras with 3 more awaiting permitting for installation.
12 total privately owned cameras located on private property in Orinda.
The installation of the new cameras began in August 2025. As a result of the new and existing cameras, Orinda PD has had approximately 14 arrests utilizing information collected from our cameras. This increase in evidentiary collection has led to several crimes with little information or leads outside of the vehicle used being solved by our investigation unit.
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Social Media
Orinda Police Department has created and
using social media platforms to help connect
with the community with great success!
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Department: Planning
Meeting Date: March 17, 2026
SUBJECT:
2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider the submission of its Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) by April 1.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and direct staff to file the Report with the appropriate state agencies.
BACKGROUND:
On January 31, 2023, the City Council adopted the 6th Cycle Housing Element (see weblink A). Following adoption, the Housing Element was submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review. On March 30, 2023, HCD certified the City’s Housing Element, having determined it to be in full compliance with state Housing Element law (see weblink B).
As required by State law (Government Code Section 65400), every year the City of Orinda must report in the Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) progress towards meeting the City’s assigned Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and the status of program implementation. Orinda was assigned 1,359 RHNA units for the 6th Cycle Housing Element. The APR is considered at a public meeting of the City Council, and members of the public are provided an opportunity to give oral testimony and written comments. The APR is due April 1 of each year for the preceding year and is considered overdue 60 days after April 1.
Along with approving the Plan Orinda project, including the Housing Element, the City prepared and concurrently adopted an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on January 31, 2023. On March 3, 2023, an organization named Orindans for Safe Emergency Evacuation (OSEE) filed a lawsuit against the City, challenging the City’s Plan Orinda approvals and the EIR as prepared under the California Environmental Quality Act Item H.2
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(CEQA). Pursuant to the court ruling, City Council took action to decertify the EIR and issued a Partially Revised Environmental Impact Report on March 7, 2025. The Revised Final EIR was presented and certified by the City Council on March 18, 2025. The City currently remains obligated to implement its adopted and state-certified Housing Element.
The City’s Housing Element obligations include submitting the state-mandated APR to HCD and to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) no later than April 1.
DISCUSSION:
The 2025 APR reports on the City’s progress towards meeting the Housing Element’s goals for the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025) (see Attachment A).
In the 2025 reporting year, building permits and residential project applications show that residential development is continuing at a steady pace. Despite these positive indicators, the numbers of building permits issued, and housing units created remains lower than the RHNA targets.
The RHNA targets set a total count of 1,359 units, measured by building permits issued, for the duration of the 6th Cycle which runs from 2023 through 2031. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) records progress using an HCD issued spreadsheet known as the Housing Element Annual Progress Report. The spreadsheet evaluates progress on the Housing Element using multiple spreadsheets that require detailed data inputs. Spreadsheets pertinent to Orinda include applications submitted (Table A), annual building activity (Table A2), RHNA progress (Table B), sites identified or rezoned (Table C), and the housing program progress report (Table D).
In 2025, a total of 27 residential building permits were issued. Of the 27 building permits, nine building permits were single-family homes; 16 were Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs); one unit was a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU); and one unit was the legalization of a JADU.
Overall, residential development permits that have received a final Certificate of Occupancy and were closed out total 28 new housing units. These units are not specific to the 2025 calendar year. Of the 28 units receiving final approvals, seven were detached, new construction single-family residences; 16 units were detached, new construction Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs); one unit was an attached, new construction ADU; one unit was a detached, converted ADU; and three units were attached, converted ADUs.
The Planning Department received 37 residential project applications throughout the calendar year. Of the 37 applications, five applications include new single-family homes; Item H.2
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two applications include duplexes, 28 applications include ADUs or JADUs; one application includes a minor subdivision anticipated to have four units, and one application includes a major subdivision anticipated to have 30 units.
In sum, 2025 records show that slightly more residential units (as identified by building permits) are being created than the previous year, but after three years of reporting, the unit total is slightly above 80 units with the RHNA target total set at more than 1,000 units.
In addition, progress is being made only in the income categories of moderate income (with ADUs and JADUs contributing) and above moderate income (with new single-family homes contributing) to the respective income categories. The very low- and low- income categories record no units added.
Despite the modest progress, Vista Verde Senior Housing Project (52-units affordable, for-rent) is a larger residential development project that has been approved by the City Council (pipeline project) and anticipated to contribute significantly to the unit counts for the 6th Cycle report.
The impact of the delayed rezoning of the Housing Element sites has also been a contributing factor to the City’s lower production numbers. With the lawsuit settled in 2025, the City was able to complete its rezonings, and on February 20, 2026, HCD notified the City of Orinda that HCD has determined the rezoning ordinances meet the requirements of the state Housing Element law. This Housing Element sites provide additional capacity for over 900 housing units anticipated be counted to meet RHNA targets.
The Planning staff also reports the progress towards meeting the 33 programs listed in the Housing Element under Table D within the APR. Many programs are continuous and the City is demonstrating progress. Several Housing Element implementing actions are either completed or in progress, such as the consideration of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and the adoption of Citywide Objective Design Standards, sometime this calendar year.
Insufficient progress in implementing the Housing Element will result in an increase in State law streamlining requirements. Orinda has already been determined by HCD to have made insufficient progress toward its lower income RHNA (Very Low and Low income) and; is therefore, subject to the streamlined ministerial SB 35 approval process for proposed developments with at least 50% affordability. If the City is also determined to have made insufficient progress towards its above moderate-income RHNA, it will be subject to mandatory SB 35 streamlining for developments with at least 10% affordability.
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With direction from the City Council, Staff will file the Annual Progress Report with the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the State Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI).
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approving the Annual Progress Report does not have a fiscal impact. However, there could be legal costs to the City if the report is not approved by the City Council in a timely manner based on Government Code Section 65400, which states in part:
If a court finds, upon a motion to that effect, that a city, county, or city and county failed to submit, within 60 days of the deadline established in this section, the housing element portion of the report required pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) that substantially complies with the requirements of this section, the court shall issue an order or judgment compelling compliance with this section within 60 days.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Housing Element Annual Progress Report, Table D: Program Implementation Status – 2025 Calendar Year
WEBLINK:
A. 6th Cycle Housing Element [weblink]
B. HCD Letter of Certification – March 30, 2023 [weblink] Prepared by: Christine Thomson, Principal Planner
Respectfully Submitted by,
Lashun Cross, Director of Planning
Approved By:
Linda Smith, City Manager
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Attachment A
Jurisdiction Orinda
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
D_1_Name D_2_Objective D_5_Complete D_6_Cycle D_7_ImpStatus D_4_Status D_8_CatOutcomes D_9_CountOutcom
es D_10_Documents
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Name of Program Objective
Projected
Completion Date in
Housing Element
Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details
Quantified
Outcomes:
Category
Quantified
Outcomes:
Count
Supporting
Documents
5TH CYCLE PROGRAMACTION 1.D: LEGALIZATION OF EXISTING UNREGISTERED SECOND UNITS Notify property owners that under the revised second dwelling unit standards, formerly illegal second units may possibly now meet
the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Promote the registration and
legalization of existing second units in the city that
meet current zoning and building safety
standards, including those which are in active use
as rental housing and those with the potential to
be used as rental units. Facilitate development of
57 second units between 2014 and 2022. Based
on prevailing market rents (and the analysis in
Chapter 4 of this element), it is presumed that 2 of
these units will be affordable for very low-income
households, 13 to low-income households, and 38
to moderate-income households.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
One building permit was issued in 2018 (that was entitled and reported in 2017), two building permits were issued in 2024, and one building permit was issued in 2025 for the legalization of existing second units. With new state laws that went into effect on January 1, 2020, we expect to see more legalization of unregistered second units.
Units 4
The City tracks all
permits through its
Permit Tracking System
5TH CYCLE PROGRAMACTION 1.E: SECOND UNITS IN WILDER
(GATEWAY VALLEY)
Encourage builders in the Wilder development to include second units in new homes or to incorporate space with the flexibility for second unit conversions in the future.
Encourage the inclusion of second units in new
single-family homes and support the creation of
such units in existing single-family homes, subject
to design criteria of the Zoning Ordinance and
building code standards as well as neighborhood
compatibility considerations. Facilitate
development of 57 second units between 2014
and 2022. Based on prevailing market rents (and
analysis in Chapter 4 of this element), it is
presumed that 2 of these units will be affordable
to very low-income households, 13 to low-income
households, 38 to moderate-income households.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
During the 5th planning period, the City encouraged builders in the Wilder development to include second units in new homes and/or incorporate space so the flexibility for second unit conversions were a viable option in the future. During the 6th Cycle period, most Wilder lots have been developed or entitled for development. The City continues to encourage ADU
production in Wilder, however. As a result, 12 approvals for ADUs were granted in the Wilder subdivision:
2015: 4
2016: 0
2017: 2
2018: 1
2019: 0
2020: 1
2021: 0
2022: 1
2023: 0
2024: 1
2025: 2
Units 12
The City tracks all
permits through its
Permit Tracking System
5TH CYCLE PROGRAMACTION 1.F: AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM Continue to implement the City’s affordable housing incentive program (density bonus ordinance), which grants up to a 35 percent increase in the number of permitted units for developments which set aside 20 percent or more of their units as affordable, as defined by state law.
Participate in those housing assistance programs
that are most appropriate to Orinda's setting and
demographics,
with an emphasis on programs that benefit local
seniors and those who live or work in Orinda.
Facilitate completion of 66 units of housing for
very low- and extremely low-income seniors at the
Monteverde Senior Apartments Project.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City continued to implement the City’s affordable housing incentive program through the Density Bonus program that allowed for a 35-percent increase in the number of permitted units for development. Through the City’s affordable housing program, 66 units restricted to extremely low- and very lowincome households were developed for the Monteverde Senior Housing project. Without the program, approximately 55 units would have been allowed on the project site. The development was completed in November 2014 and fully occupied in
December 2014.
The City intends to regularly update the density bonus
provisions of the Orinda Municipal Code to be consistent with current state law.
Units 10 Meetings as needed
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583 Housing Programs Progress Report
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Attachment A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Name of Program Objective
Projected
Completion Date in
Housing Element
Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details
Quantified
Outcomes:
Category
Quantified
Outcomes:
Count
Supporting
Documents
Housing Programs Progress Report
5TH CYCLE PROGRAMACTION 1.G: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO
ORGANIZATIONS THAT CAN DEVELOP OR PRESERVE LOWER-COST HOUSING Provide outreach and assistance to nonprofit
organizations and builders whose expertise
can inure to the benefit of low- and moderate-income Orinda residents, particularly seniors and those with special needs.
Participate in those housing assistance programs
that are most appropriate to Orinda's setting and
demographics, with an emphasis on programs
that benefit local seniors and those who live or
work in Orinda.
Facilitate completion of 66 units of housing for
very low- and extremely low-income seniors at the
Monteverde Senior Apartments Project.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City provided technical assistance to organizations that help develop or preserve lower-cost housing, particularly seniors and those with special needs. In 2014, the City worked successfully with Eden Housing to develop 66 units affordable to extremely low- and very low-income senior households at the Monteverde Senior Housing project. The project includes one manager’s unit affordable at the moderate-income level.
Meetings 66 Meetings as needed
5TH CYCLE PROGRAMACTION 2.A: ASSISTANCE TO LOWER-INCOME SENIOR HOMEOWNERS Participate in Contra Costa County’s housing
rehabilitation program and publicize the availability of the County’s low interest loan programs for lower-income seniors and other households.
Encourage reinvestment in the city's housing
stock by private property owners. Encourage 10
existing very low-income Orinda households to
participate in the County’s major rehabilitation
loan program.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The County provides information about the Neighborhood
Preservation Program on the County’s website, public access cable channels, through notices in the media, and via
presentations given periodically.
The City of Orinda website includes a page for housing
resources which links to Contra Costa County Conservation & Development's webpage. The County website states, "Due to overwhelming interest in the program, the Neighborhood
Preservation Program currently is not taking new applications.
Please continue to check back for more information."
Other 0
https://www.cityoforinda.
gov/569/HousingResources;
https://www.contracosta.
ca.gov/4334/Neighborho
od-PreservationProgram
5TH CYCLE PROGRAMACTION 2.B: PARTICIPATION IN FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER AND MCC PROGRAMS Participate in the County’s First-Time Homebuyer and Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) programs.
Encourage reinvestment in the city's housing
stock by private property owners. Encourage the
preservation of existing affordable housing in the
city, including the Orinda Senior Village, and
existing second units and rental apartments.
Conserve Orinda's existing supply of smaller and
more affordable single-family homes, including
older two- and three-bedroom homes on lots
smaller than 10,000 square feet.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City continues to participate in the first-time homebuyer and MCC programs. As noted in the Housing Element, the City will coordinate with County staff on implementing this program more proactively into the next planning period.
The City of Orinda website includes a page for housing
resources which links to Contra Costa County Conservation & Development's webpage. The County website states,
"Program Status Update Currently, there are no funds for this program, and we are not accepting applications at this time.
Please check back with us periodically, or you may visit the CDLAC website at their website:
https://www.treasurer.ca.gov/cdlac/applications/sfh/index.asp." Other 0
https://www.cityoforinda.
gov/569/HousingResources;
https://www.contracosta.
ca.gov/4768/MortgageCredit-CertificateProgram
5TH CYCLE PROGRAMACTION 2.C: HOME MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROGRAMS Advertise the availability of existing home maintenance, repair, and improvement programs such as the low- and zero-interest loans offered through Contra Costa County’s Neighborhood Preservation Program.
Consider applying for additional grant funding to assist homeowners with addressing ADA accessibility modifications to their homes.
Conduct code enforcement on a complaint-driven basis to address safety and code compliance issues.
Encourage reinvestment in the city's housing
stock by private property owners. Preserve 100
percent of the existing multi-family rental units in
the city through 2023. Preserve 100 percent of the
existing housing in the city's nonresidential zoning
districts through 2023. Encourage 10 existing very
low-income Orinda households to participate in
the County's major rehabilitation loan program.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City participates in Contra Costa County's Neighborhood Preservation Program. The City posts flyers directing residents to these resources.
The City of Orinda website includes a page for housing
resources which links to Contra Costa County Conservation & Development's webpage. The County website states, "Due to overwhelming interest in the program, the Neighborhood
Preservation Program currently is not taking new applications.
Please continue to check back for more information."
Other 0
https://cityoforinda.org/5
69/Housing-Resources;
https://www.contracosta.
ca.gov/4334/Neighborho
od-PreservationProgram
5TH CYCLE PROGRAMACTION 2.D: SECOND UNIT RENT DATA
Continue to collect and monitor data on second unit rents to better understand their role in the Orinda housing market and the income groups they serve.
Encourage the preservation of existing affordable
housing in the city, including
the Orinda Senior Village, and existing second
units and rental apartments.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City will continue to collect and monitor data on ADUs using online rental forums. Limited 2025 data exists; at the time of survey one second unit was available for rental at $2,800 per month for a two-bedroom unit, which would be affordable for at a low-income level for a 3+ person-household.
Households 0 General web resources
5TH CYCLE PROGRAMACTION 2.E: FLOOR AREA RATIO LIMITS
Maintain a sliding scale for calculating floor area ratios (FAR) as a way to preserve the city’s existing stock of smaller homes.
Encourage reinvestment in the city's housing
stock by private property owners. Conserve
Orinda's existing supply of smaller and more
affordable single-family homes, including older
two- and three-bedroom homes on lots smaller
than 10,000 square feet.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The Planning Staff continues to implement structure size limitations that can be found in the City's Zoning Code (Orinda Municipal Code Section 17.6.8).
Other 0
https://library.municode.c
om/ca/orinda/codes/cod
e_of_ordinances?nodeId
=ORINDA_CALIFORNIA
MUCO
5TH CYCLE PROGRAMACTION 2.G: REDUCTION IN HOME ENERGY COSTS Continue to advise residents of programs for reducing residential energy costs.
Encourage reinvestment in the city's housing
stock by private property owners. 1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous To ensure energy cost reduction information was made
publicly available, the City provided pamphlets on assistance programs in the Planning Department waiting area.
Other 0
https://www.contracosta.
ca.gov/DocumentCenter/
View/8881/CCCDCDbrochure?bidId=;
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Attachment A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Name of Program Objective
Projected
Completion Date in
Housing Element
Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details
Quantified
Outcomes:
Category
Quantified
Outcomes:
Count
Supporting
Documents
Housing Programs Progress Report
5TH CYCLE PROGRAMACTION 2.H: TITLE 24 ADMINISTRATION
Continue to enforce residential energy conservation requirements as set forth in Title 24, California Administrative Code.
Encourage reinvestment in the city's housing
stock by private property owners. 1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous During the 5th and 6th planning periods, the County's
Department of Conservation and Development continued to enforce the residential energy conservation requirements.
Other 0
https://www.contracosta.
ca.gov/DocumentCenter/
View/8881/CCCDCDbrochure?bidId=
5TH CYCLE PROGRAMACTION 3.B: ADJUSTMENT OF DESIGN STANDARDS TO IMPROVE AFFORDABILITY Implement the City’s Affordable Housing Incentive Program to reduce production costs in projects containing affordable units such as adjusting design standards on a case-by-case basis, which could include adjusting standards for setbacks, lot coverage, street width, unit size, and parking, for all affordable housing projects.
Meet annually with at least one affordable housing
developer or representative of an affordable
housing advocacy group to discuss housing
issues, needs, and opportunities in Orinda.
Encourage larger-scale residential
developments to include a mix of unit types,
including smaller units and units that are
affordable to lower- and moderate-income
households.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City continued to adjust design standards to improve affordability. Completed in December 2014, the Monteverde Senior Apartments project provided 66 units of housing for very low- and extremely-low-income seniors. This project made use of the City's Affordable Housing Incentive Program to build at a higher density than usually allowed by code. The Vista Verde Community Housing Project, a 100% affordable senior development (52 units deed restricted for very-low to moderate income seniors and 1 non-deed restricted
caretakers quarters), approved by Orinda City Council
Resolution 41-22 on August 16, 2022.
The City continued to meet with interested housing developers on an ongoing basis. City proactively works with applicants to address issues of parking, traffic, and design, and explored ways to reduce the cost of developing such housing in Orinda on a case-by-case basis. Most recently, Planning staff actively worked with the applicant of the senior housing project at 10 Irwin Way prior to submittal.
Other 0 Meetings as needed
5TH CYCLE PROGRAMACTION 4.B: REDUCTION OF PERMITTING COSTS AND DELAYS Explore the feasibility of expanding the City’s Affordable Housing Incentive Program to add provisions for reductions in application processing costs for multi-family projects containing affordable units.
Ensure that Orinda’s permitting and approval
processes do not unduly constrain or delay the
construction of housing. City procedures should
be consistent with the Permit Streamlining Act
requirements and should not include
unreasonable fees or regulations. Make a
"completeness" determination for planning
applications within two weeks or less for 80
percent of all applications received, rather than
waiting the full 30 days allowed by the Permit
Streamlining Act.
Provide at least one workshop or
training seminar a year to assist
owners, builders, contractors, and
others with understanding Orinda's development
process and requirements.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The Planning Staff continued to make completeness
determinations ahead of the 30-day completeness deadline.
To ensure housing for low-income and special-needs
households development impact fee waivers continue to be available for affordable housing projects. Applicants can come to the counter and speak to planning staff regarding the City’s process and have one-on-one discussions about potential projects. Planning Staff also have a Conceptual Development Review (CDR) pre-application that allows applicants to submit a potential project and obtain written comments on their preliminary project prior to formal submittal of a discretionary application.
Other 0
https://www.cityoforinda.
gov/DocumentCenter/Vi
ew/1015/ConceptualDevelopmentReview?bidId=
5TH CYCLE PROGRAMACTION 4.D: BUILDING CODE UPDATES
Continue to implement the California Building Code of Regulations as locally amended.
Update or amend the codes as state requirements change.
Ensure that Orinda’s permitting and approval
processes do not unduly constrain or delay the
construction of
housing.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City established both a permitting process and a
streamlined process for small residential solar energy
systems. The City continued to implement building codes as required by the state.
Other 0
https://library.municode.c
om/ca/orinda/codes/cod
e_of_ordinances?nodeId
=ORINDA_CALIFORNIA
MUCO
5TH CYCLE PROGRAMACTION 4.E: FEE UPDATES
Periodically review planning and building fees to ensure they cover required costs but are not more than is necessary to provide the required City services.
Ensure that Orinda’s permitting and approval
processes do not unduly constrain or delay the
construction of housing.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The Planning Department's fees are updated annually to
reflect actual processing costs during the planning period.
Planning fees are available online via the Master Fee
Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26 at
https://www.cityoforinda.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/172.
Fees are also included in each Planning Application, available online at https://cityoforinda.org/270/Applications-FormsPermits.
Other 0
https://www.cityoforinda.
gov/ArchiveCenter/View
File/Item/172
5TH CYCLE PROGRAMACTION 5.A: FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM
Distribute information regarding fair housing issues in the City’s quarterly newsletter, at the Orinda Library, and at City offices.
Continue to promote equal housing opportunity for
all Orinda residents and others seeking housing in
the city, regardless of race, religion, marital/family
status, ethnic background, or other arbitrary
factors. Support programs that educate and
inform residents about fair housing laws, the
Regional Housing Needs
Allocation process, and the City's
obligations under state housing law. Follow up on
100 percent of all fair housing complaints received
by the City.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City continues to include Fair Housing information in quarterly newsletters, the Orinda Library, and at City offices.
This policy remains active. There were no fair housing
complaints from 2015 - 2024. Staff will include a Fair Housing update in upcoming "The Orinda Way" newsletters.
In 2025, as part of a proposed Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance, fair housing citations and examples will be
identified for refinement of the ordinance language.
Other 0
https://www.cityoforinda.
gov/Archive.aspx?AMID
=42
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Attachment A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Name of Program Objective
Projected
Completion Date in
Housing Element
Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details
Quantified
Outcomes:
Category
Quantified
Outcomes:
Count
Supporting
Documents
Housing Programs Progress Report
5TH CYCLE PROGRAMACTION 5.B: LOCAL PREFERENCE IN
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
Continue measures to ensure that persons who work in Orinda receive preference in the occupancy of new affordable for-sale housing units.
Support programs that educate and inform
residents about fair housing laws, the Regional
Housing Needs Allocation process, and the City's
obligations under state housing law.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle In Progress
Until 2025, the City of Walnut Creek managed the BMR
program on behalf of the City of Orinda. The City will be entering into a new contract with BAAHA (Bay Area Affordable Housing Associates) to continue management of the 8 BMR units in the Orinda Grove project and will include any BMR units associated with the new Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
BAAHA has contacted all owners and is moving forward with a program that includes Monitoring Notification, Detailed Monitoring Instructions, Monitoring Package/Form,
Reconciliation of BMR Packages with Public Records and
BMR Manual and Workshop to be completed by August 2026.
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WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Support the construction and rehabilitation of housing to meet the needs of Orinda residents with developmental disabilities,
including small group homes and units in affordable housing developments that are designed for developmentally disabled
persons.
Encourage the development of
housing designed to meet the unique needs of
seniors and persons with disabilities. The City
endorses the concept of universal design, wherein
all new construction and renovations
are designed to recognize the varying levels of
mobility in the population.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
Several of the units in the Monteverde project include
universal design features to accommodate the unique needs of seniors and persons with disabilities.
On January 19, 2021, City Council adopted Resolution 02-21, approving a memory care facility with 38 assisted-living units at 1 Wilder Rd.
On August 16, 2022, the Orinda City Council adopted
Resolution 41-22, approving the Vista Verde Community
Housing Project, a senior development with 52 unitsA34:D35 deed restricted for very-low to moderate income seniors (and 1 non-deed restricted caretakers quarters).
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ACTION 1.A: DOWNTOWN PRECISE PLAN. Adopt the Downtown Precise Plan (DPP) to allow for the development of high-density multifamily housing to accommodate a portion of the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The DPP covers a 146.3-acre project area, but the focus area comprises a total of approximately 60 acres. The DPP will require a minimum of 20 units per acre with a maximum density of 30-55 units per acre (refer to Table 5- 5 for specific site density) in the Downtown Commercial (DC) zoning district and will require a minimum of 20 units per acre with a maximum density of 25 units per acre in the Downtown Office (DO) zoning district, to allow for at least 422 units (Table 5-5). Additionally, the City will create two new General Plan land use designations (Action 1.D) Residential, High Density Multi-Family (RH) which will allow 20-30 units per acre, and Residential, Very High Density Multi-Family (RVH) which will allow 30-55 units per acre, to be consistent with the increased allowable density.
Provide for a diversity of housing types to meet
current and future needs of all residents without
compromising the semi-rural character of Orinda’s
neighborhoods.
9/30/2025 6th Cycle Completed
All downtown rezonings and general plan amendments for
sites identified within the Housing Element were approved by City Council on November 3, 2025. HCD review has found the City to be compliant with this action.
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ACTION 1.B: HOUSING OPPORTUNITY SITES. Rezone sites listed in Table 5-7 of the Housing Sites Inventory to allow for additional capacity to accommodate a portion of the City’s RHNA.
The following actions will be taken:
- Sites C-2, C-3, and C-4 are church properties that total 12.64 acres. The city assumed that only 4.94 acres, a capacity of 99 units, will be rezoned to the new Residential High Density-25 (RH-25) zoning district which will allow for a minimum of 20 units per acre and a maximum of 25 units per acre, on a percentage of the site specified in Table 5-7. - Site S-1 is the Miramonte High School Site and totals 51.95 acres. The city is only assuming 18 percent, 9.35 acres allowing for a capacity of 187 units, will be rezoned to the new Residential High Density-25 (RH-25) zoning district which will require a minimum of 20 units per acre and a maximum of 25 units per acre, on a percentage of the site specified in Table 5-
7. Additionally, the City will create two new General Plan land use designations (Action 1.D) Residential, High Density Multi-Family (RH) which will allow 20-30 units per acre, and Residential, Very High Density Multi-Family (RVH) which will allow 30-55 units per acre, to be consistent with the increased allowable density.
Provide for a diversity of housing types to meet
current and future needs of all residents without
compromising the semi-rural character of Orinda’s
neighborhoods.
9/30/2025 6th Cycle Completed
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ACTION 1.C: CALTRANS GATEWAY SITE DEVELOPMENT. Site G-4 totals 10 acres. The city assumes the entire site will be rezoned to allow high-density housing with a minimum capacity of 200 units and a maximum of 400 units. The site will be rezoned to the new Residential High Density-40 (RH-40) zoning district which will require a minimum of 20 units per acre with a maximum of 40 units per acre. The City will also create two new General Plan land use designations (Action 1.D) Residential, High Density Multi-Family (RH) which will allow 20-30 units per acre, and Residential, Very High Density Multi-Family (RVH) which will allow 30-55 units per acre, to be consistent with the increased allowable density.
The City will work with Caltrans, the current site owner and/or go through the Governor’s Executive Order to decertify the site. The City will assist any interested developers with the decertification requirements as projects come forward, including costs for the decertification process. The City will also work closely with Caltrans and the developer to determine the next steps and help facilitate the process. The City will initiate the decertification process by June 2023 and evaluate the decertification progress by June 2024 to determine if decertification will be completed by January 2025. If the City determines completing the decertification process will extend beyond January 2025, the City will identify additional sites to rezone, if a shortfall is identified, and rezone additional sites by January 2026. The City will also biennially reach out to affordable housing developers to encourage development on this site.
The City will work with potential developers to ensure walkability is improved by connecting pedestrian paths with the downtown (e.g., a city-funded and/or grant-funded study and will explore potential shuttle connections to Orinda Downtown and BART.
Apply high standards of quality and design to all
housing development in the city. Where
multifamily or mixed-use housing is constructed, it
should respect the context of the site and its
surroundings and make a positive contribution to
the character of Orinda.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle In Progress
Between 2023 and 2025, the City has met with Caltrans
multiple times to discuss the decertification process and site constraints. While the City has rezoned the site and continues to coordinate with Caltrans on site decertification,
contamination complicates the process. Accordingly, the rezoned site does not count toward fulfilling the City's RHNA commitments; however, no shortfall was created as a result Meetings 0 Meetings as needed
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ACTION 1.D: RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AND LAND USE DESIGNATION. Establish two new zoning districts to support the development of lower income housing and assist with meeting the lower income RHNA. The Residential High Density-25 (RH-25) will require a minimum of 20 units per acre with a maximum of 25 units per acre. The Residential High Density-40 (RH-40) will require a minimum of 20 units per acre with a maximum of 40 units per acre and will have a height limit of 50 feet/5 stories. Both zoning districts will be consistent with the two new Land Use Designations, Residential, High Density Multi-Family (RH) which will allow 20-30 units per acre, and Residential, Very High-Density Multi-Family (RVH) which will allow 30-55 units per acre.
Amend the Senior Housing Overlay (SH-Overlay) to remove the following statements regarding height limit approval “or as established by the Planning Commission by conditions imposed at the time of review for approvals.” The allotted height will be “as required by the closest adjoining residential or downtown district base regulations.” The City will also increase the allowable lot width from 120 feet to 150 feet, and the lot depth from 120 feet to 150 feet and will revise the height limit to allow for 3 stories.
Provide for a diversity of housing types to meet
current and future needs of all residents without
compromising the semi-rural character of Orinda’s
neighborhoods.
11/3/2025 6th Cycle Completed
All rezonings and general plan amendments were approved by City Council on November 3, 2025. Densities have been clarified through the rezonings and the Senior Housing Overlay was amended per the requirements listed in Action 1.D. HCD review has found the City to be compliant with this action.
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ACTION 1.E: PROMOTION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. The City will encourage the construction of ADUs through the following actions, which are aimed at providing an increased supply of affordable units throughout the city, thereby increasing access to high resource established neighborhoods outside of the Downtown and Opportunity zone areas and help reduce displacement risk for low-income households. - Review and revise the City’s ADU ordinance, as needed, including in response to recent changes in state law and/or future comments it may receive from HCD. - Continue to implement a public information and proactive outreach campaign via the City’s website and the Orinda City newsletter to inform property owners of the standards for ADU development, permitting procedures, construction resources, and the importance of ADUs to Orinda, including ADUs affordable to lower-income households. - Provide information to encourage residents to apply for ADUs, particularly where their homes already include space that is configured for a conforming ADU (e.g., carriage houses, au pair quarters, second kitchens on floors with separate entrances). - Produce a flyer regarding ADUs and make available at the Planning Department counter and to project applicants for all discretionary land use applications. - At least annually, publish informational materials pertaining to ADUs through a combination of media, including the City’s website and direct mailings. - Identify incentives for construction of ADUs with new development, which may include differing collection of impact fees for the square footage associated with the ADU until issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
- Collect and monitor data on ADU production and affordability and identify additional capacity within 6 months, if needed.
The City shall develop tools, resources, and
educational materials to increase awareness and
support, and to promote and facilitate the
development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
in neighborhoods throughout the city.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City maintains an ADU page on its website that explains the ADU ordinance, fees, and frequently asked questions. City Staff maintains a list for ADU grants. The City participates in the SD 7, ADU Accelerator Grant Program. As ADU laws
change, the City will continue to update the website and Orinda Municipal Code to be compliant with state law.
Staff continues to encourage residents to apply for ADUs, "particularly where their homes already include space that is configured for a conforming ADU". In 2025, six ADUs or
JADUs were approved as a conversion of existing space.
Amendments to Orinda Municipal Code section 17.4.3
(Accessory Dwelling Units) were adopted by City Council in May 2025 in response to recent changes in state law.
129 building permits were issued for ADUs from 2015 to 2025. 2015: 3
2016: 2
2017: 7
2018: 4
2019: 7
2020: 9
2021: 21
2022: 15
2023: 28
2024: 17
2025: 16
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ACTION 1.F: MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT. To assist in the development of affordable forsale and rental housing, the City will continue to offer density bonuses and will implement additional measures, including, but not limited to, expedited permit processing, reduced parking standards, and reduced lot sizes. The City will prioritize projects that are in areas with currently low percentages of renter-occupied households to facilitate housing mobility and integration of ownership and rental units.
Maintain land use policies that allow residential
growth consistent with the availability of adequate
infrastructure and public services.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City continues to offer density bonuses pursuant to the State Density Bonus Law. The City is evaluating additional measures that could be implemented to assist in the
development of affordable housing.
The City initiated an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO) project and held a study sessions with the Planning
Commission and two with the City Council and anticipates IHO adoption in 2026. The IHO is still determining requiring a 10 or 15% affordability component for new residential projects of 11 units or larger. The IHO will also ensure consistency with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Transit Oriented Communities Policy.
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ACTION 1.G: SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. Work with housing developers to expand opportunities for affordable lower-income housing for special-needs groups, including persons with physical and developmental disabilities, female-headed households, large families, extremely low-income households, and persons experiencing homelessness by creating partnerships, providing incentives, and pursuing funding opportunities.
- Support affordable housing development for special-needs groups throughout the city. - Promote use of the density bonus ordinance, streamlined applications, and fee deferrals to encourage affordable housing, especially in high-resource areas and areas with limited rental opportunities currently.
- Facilitate the approval process and fee deferrals for land divisions, lot line adjustments, and/or specific/master plans resulting in parcel sizes that enable affordable housing development.
- Prioritize processing permits for projects providing affordable housing for special-needs groups.
- Work with public or private sponsors annually to identify candidate sites for new construction of housing for special needs and expedite processing of such projects. - Encourage residential development near parks, open space, transit routes, civic uses, social services, and other health resources.
- Partner with nonprofit and for-profit affordable housing developers to support their financing applications for state and federal grant programs, tax-exempt bonds, and other programs as available.
- Pursue federal, state, and private funding for low- and moderate-income housing with direct support of lower-income housing construction and rehabilitation, specifically for development of housing affordable to extremely low-income households. - Pursue partnerships with the Regional Center of the East Bay to identify funding opportunities and promote housing for persons with disabilities.
Provide for a diversity of housing types to meet
current and future needs of all residents without
compromising the semi-rural character of Orinda’s
neighborhoods.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
On August 16, 2022, the Orinda City Council adopted
Resolution 41-22, approving the Vista Verde Community
Housing Project, a senior development with 52 units deed restricted for very-low to moderate income seniors (and 1 nondeed restricted caretaker's quarters). The project obtained building permit approvals in 2025.
Affordable Housing Exemptions: Per Orinda Municipal Code Sections 3.20.040, 3.24.040, and 3.28.240, affordable housing projects are exempt from impact fees if a 30-year affordability contract is executed with the City. ADUs and Fee Deferrals:
Fees for state-exempt ADUs were reduced to the same
amount required for a standard building permit. Impact fees for All new unit impact fees are deferred until the issuance of a certificate of occupancy to reduce up-front development financing costs.
The City initiated an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO) project and held two study sessions with anticipated IHO adoption in 2026. The IHO would require a 10-15%
affordability component for new residential projects of 11 units or larger.
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ACTION 1.H: NO NET LOSS OF HOUSING CAPACITY. Develop and implement an evaluation procedure to ensure the City maintains sufficient land to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) throughout the planning period. Should the City fall into a no net loss situation, within 180 days, the City will identify a replacement site to ensure the remaining RHNA is being met.
Provide for a diversity of housing types to meet
current and future needs of all residents without
compromising the semi-rural character of Orinda’s
neighborhoods.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City will continue to monitor Housing Element opportunity sites to prevent a "net loss" situation. On February 14, 2023, a project was approved at 31 Orinda Way, Housing Element Site DPP-41, with no residential units. DPP-41 was allocated a total of 17 units in the sites inventory (8 low-income units, 2 moderate-income units, and 7 above-moderate income units).
With a 5 unit buffer for low-income, it would leave a shortfall of 3 units for low-income households. The City has an adequate buffer for the moderate and above-moderate income
categories. To accommodate this shortfall in the low-income category, 3 units from DPP-6, allocated with 14 abovemoderate units, are reallocated to lower income to prevent net loss. Per the Memo to File Re: 31 Orinda Way/No Net Loss rule, dated August 2, 2023, this reallocation of units from DPP6 to DPP-41 is described in more detail.
No additional sites have resulted in a net loss situation.
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ACTION 1.I: SENATE BILL 9 (SB 9) – The California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act. Through SB 9, the City will expand homeownership opportunities by allowing property owners to split a single-family zoned lot into two lots and/or place up to two housing units on a single-family zoned lot. Properties meeting the various criteria specified in the legislation are eligible to add the additional housing by right and are exempt from review under CEQA. The city is in compliance with SB 9.
Maintain land use policies that allow residential
growth consistent with the availability of adequate
infrastructure and public services.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City will continue to monitor and process SB 9 unit and SB 9 lot split applications as they are submitted.
Since the implementation of SB9 the City of Orinda has
received 26 SB9 unit applications (5 of which have been withdrawn) and 13 SB9 lot split applications (3 of which have been withdrawn).
In 2022, the City approved 5 SB 9 units and 0 SB 9 lot splits.
In 2023, the City approved 2 SB 9 units and 2 SB 9 lot splits.
In 2024, the City approved 3 SB 9 unit and 2 SB 9 lot splits.
In 2025, the City approved 9 SB 9 units and 4 SB 9 lot splits.
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ACTION 1.J: SITES USED IN PREVIOUS HOUSING ELEMENT CYCLES. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.2(c), a nonvacant site identified in a prior housing element and a vacant site that has been included in two or more consecutive planning periods that was not approved to develop a portion of the locality’s housing need shall not be deemed adequate to accommodate a portion of the housing need for lower income households in the current housing element unless the site is zoned at residential densities consistent with the City’s default density and the site is rezoned within three years of the beginning of the planning period to allow residential use by right for housing developments in which at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower income households.
Maintain land use policies that allow residential
growth consistent with the availability of adequate
infrastructure and public services.
2/17/2026 6th Cycle Completed
The Santa Maria Church site at 40 Santa Maria Way has been included in the 4th, and 5th Cycle Housing Element sites inventory. The site remains vacant, zoned PS with a HighDensity Overlay district. The High-Density overlay district allows residential use by right and allows for the default density of 20 dwelling units per acre. In the 6th Cycle Housing Element, The Santa Maria Church site at 40 Santa Maria Way was identified as a vacant site used in two or more
consecutive planning periods. In 2025, City staff drafted an ordinance to clarify the City’s rules regarding streamlined processing of affordable housing developments subject to Government Code 65583.2(c), 65583.2(h), and 65583.2(i)
(adopted by City Council on February 17, 2026).
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ACTION 1.K: DEVELOPMENT ON NON-VACANT SITES. Establish an outreach and coordination program to connect developers, builders, and owners of non-vacant sites. The program shall:
(1) Emphasize reaching out to owners of non-vacant sites to discuss any interest in redeveloping and available incentives.
(2) Marketing and advertising these sites to the development community along with any incentives that might be available.
(3) Establish biennial meetings with developers and builders.
Provide for a diversity of housing types to meet
current and future needs of all residents without
compromising the semi-rural character of Orinda’s
neighborhoods.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The Contra Costa County Collaborative (C4) provides Housing Element technical assistance to jurisdictions in Contra Costa County. City staff met with the C4 group in September 2023 to discuss implementation of Housing Element programs
pertaining to outreach to local housing developers, community organizations, and at-risk groups. Staff was advised to coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions for more effective outreach and collaboration. Staff is strategizing an approach to pool resources with other agencies to create one
comprehensive notification list. The C4 program (an
agreement with ABAG) is scheduled to end in December
2025; succession planning is underway.
In 2024 and 2025, Staff additionally engaged with developers on a case-by-case basis for several vacant and non-vacant sites, including Housing Element DPP sites and non-DPP
sites downtown, and Housing Element Opportunity Sites, to provide feedback on early proposals and development
considerations. City staff engaged with consultants preparing an RFQ for housing development at the 501 Moraga Way
Opportunity Site.
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ACTION 1.L: LOT CONSOLIDATION. The City will help facilitate lot consolidations to combine small residential lots (lots 0.5 acres or smaller) into larger developable lots by providing information on development opportunities and incentives for lot consolidation to accommodate affordable housing units available on the City’s website and discussing with interested developers. As developers/owners approach the City interested in lot consolidation and development on small lots, for the development of affordable housing, the City will offer the following incentives:
- Allow affordable projects to exceed the maximum height limits, - Lessen setbacks, and/or
- Reduce parking requirements.
The City will also offset fees (when financially feasible) and offer concurrent/fast tracking of project application reviews to developers who provide affordable housing.
Apply high standards of quality and design to all
housing development in the city. Where
multifamily or mixed-use housing is constructed, it
should respect the context of the site and its
surroundings and make a positive contribution to
the character of Orinda.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
Staff is continuing to identify incentives such as reduced parking, reduced fees, and/or fast tracking of permit
processing for lot consolidations identified as opportunity sites downtown.
In 2025, the City adhered to State law and streamlining processes (particularly DU, SB 9, and the newly-amended Starter Home Revitalization Act) that provide development incentives such as reduced setbacks and lowered parking minimums. City staff have engaged with property owners in the downtown, particularly in the Country Club Plaza area, to highlight the City's interest in enabling lot consolidation where it will result in additional housing.
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ACTION 2.A: PRESERVATION OF AT-RISK HOUSING UNITS. As of February 2025, the city does not have any publicly assisted affordable projects at risk of converting to market rate in the next 10 years. The City shall maintain and update the affordable housing database as a mechanism to monitor and identify units at risk of losing their affordability subsidies or requirements. For complexes at risk of converting to market rate, the City shall:
- Contact property owners of units at risk of converting to market-rate housing within one year of affordability expiration to discuss the City’s desire to preserve complexes as affordable housing.
- Coordinate with owners of expiring subsidies to ensure the required notices to tenants are sent out at 3 years, 12 months, and 6 months.
- Reach out to agencies interested in purchasing and/or managing at-risk units. - Work with tenants to provide education regarding tenant rights and conversion procedures pursuant to California law.
The City shall prioritize the preservation of
existing affordable housing at risk of loss of
affordability covenants as a critical means of
mitigating the displacement and loss of affordable
housing units from the City’s inventory.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City does not currently have any publicly assisted
affordable projects at risk of converting to market rate. If any publicly assisted affordable projects are identified to be at risk of being converted to market rate, then the City will monitor those units.
Looking forward, the Orinda Senior Village's affordability will expire in 2036, bringing it to within the 10-year time horizon next year.
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ACTION 2.B: HOUSING REHABILITATION. Participate in Contra Costa County’s housing rehabilitation program and publicize the availability of the County’s low-interest loan programs for lower-income seniors and other households.
The City will coordinate with County staff to confirm program requirements and eligibility annually. The City will continue to advertise the program on the City’s website and in its quarterly newsletter. The City will also distribute information on the program in areas of concentrated rehabilitation need or senior households, where need for the program may be greatest.
Encourage reinvestment in the city’s housing
stock by private property owners. 1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous In February 2023, the City posted an informational flyer at City Hall, the Orinda Library, and on the City's website to publicize the availability of the program. Subsequently, a Housing Resources page was created on the City's website, and a link to the website was included in the City's quarterly newsletter that was mailed to all Orinda residents.
The City of Orinda website includes a page for housing
resources which links to Contra Costa County Conservation & Development's webpage. The County website states, "Due to overwhelming interest in the program, the Neighborhood
Preservation Program currently is not taking new applications.
Please continue to check back for more information."
The City does not currently have areas of concentrated need.
If areas of concentrated need are identified, then the City will mail informational flyers to those residents.
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ACTION 2.C: HOME MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROGRAMS. Advertise the availability of existing home maintenance, repair, and improvement programs such as the low- and zerointerest loans offered through Contra Costa County’s Neighborhood Preservation Program on the City’s website and through printed materials made available at City Hall and other public locations such as libraries. Consider applying for additional grant funding to assist homeowners with addressing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility modifications to their homes.
Conduct code enforcement on a complaint-driven basis to address safety and code compliance issues. Targeted efforts to improve housing conditions in areas of need will facilitate place-based revitalization and assist in reducing displacement risk for these residents by improving living conditions and enabling them to remain in their home and community.
Maintain code enforcement programs to ensure
that all housing units are safe and sanitary and
contribute positively to the city’s character.
Require abatement of housing nuisances,
consistent with provisions of the Orinda Municipal
Code.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
In January 2023, the City posted information on the City's website to publicize the availability of the program. In February 2023, the City posted an informational handout at City Hall and the Orinda Library to publicize the availability of the program.
Currently, the City of Orinda website includes a page for housing resources which links to Contra Costa County
Conservation & Development's webpage.
Currently unfunded, the County website states, "Due to
overwhelming interest in the program, the Neighborhood
Preservation Program currently is not taking new applications.
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ACTION 2.D: PARTICIPATION IN FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER AND MCC PROGRAMS.
Participate in the County’s First-Time Homebuyer and Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) programs to provide financial assistance to eligible first-time low-income and moderateincome homebuyers. To reduce displacement risk of prospective homebuyers being priced out of the community, the City will promote the availability of these programs in areas with concentrations of renters, particularly low-income renters, through providing information materials at public buildings and locations and will post the programs on the City’s website and in City buildings.
Conserve Orinda’s existing supply of smaller and
more affordable single-family homes, including
older two- and three-bedroom homes on lots
smaller than 10,000 square feet. Development
standards that encourage preservation of smaller
homes on such lots should be continued as a way
to discourage “teardowns” and maintain housing
diversity.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
In February 2023, the City posted an informational flyer at City Hall, at the Orinda Library, and on the City's website to publicize the availability of the program.
The City of Orinda website includes a page for housing
resources which links to Contra Costa County Conservation & Development's webpage.
Currently unfunded, the City has participated in the first-time homebuyer and Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) programs.
The California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) has a single-family first-time homebuyer program that has a new interface with status updates. As noted in the Housing
Element, the City will continue to coordinate with County staff on implementing programs if possible.
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ACTION 2.E: REPLACEMENT HOUSING. To facilitate place-based revitalization for households at risk of displacement due to new development, the City will require replacement housing units subject to the requirements of Government Code, Section 65915, subdivision(c)(3), on sites identified in the site inventory when any new development (residential, mixed-use, or non-residential) occurs on a site that has been occupied by or restricted for the use of lower-income households at any time during the previous five years.
This requirement applies to non-vacant sites and vacant sites with previous residential uses that have been vacated or demolished.
The City shall prioritize the preservation of
existing affordable housing at risk of loss of
affordability covenants as a critical means of
mitigating the displacement and loss of affordable
housing units from the City’s inventory.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City does not currently have any households at risk of displacement due to new development. The City will continue to monitor any households at risk for displacement.
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ACTION 3.A: SHARED HOUSING PROGRAM. Participate in the Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO) housing’s “Shared Housing” or some similar program as a way to improve housing opportunities for lower-income seniors and extremely low-income Orinda residents.
Work with ECHO, which serves residents throughout the East Bay. The shared housing program matches persons needing housing with homeowners who have available space. The City will explore the feasibility of engaging ECHO or some similar organization to start a comparable program in Orinda. ECHO also provides counseling on shared living, supportive services, and information and referral, as well as educational workshops on home sharing.
Implementing this program will support the City’s housing mobility efforts to increase access to high-resource neighborhoods in Orinda for extremely low-income households in Orinda and from other areas of Contra Costa County that otherwise could not afford to live in Orinda, including single seniors on fixed incomes, persons with physical or developmental disabilities, and young adults seeking employment.
Encourage the sharing of housing units by
homeowners seeking to age in place or
supplement their income. Shared housing can
provide an important resource for seniors, young
adults, and others in the community who cannot
afford their own home or apartment.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The Contra Costa County Collaborative (C4) provides Housing Element technical assistance to jurisdictions in Contra Costa County; Scheduled to end in December 2025, C4's
succession planning is ongoing
City staff met with the C4 group in September 2023 and to discuss implementation of Housing Element programs
pertaining to outreach to local housing developers, community organizations, and at-risk groups. Staff was advised to coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions for more effective outreach and collaboration. Staff is strategizing an approach to pool resources with other agencies to create one
comprehensive notification list.
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ACTION 3.B: EXTREMELY LOW-INCOME HOUSING. Encourage additional housing resources for extremely low-income Orinda residents, particularly seniors and persons with physical or developmental disabilities, through a variety of actions, including:
- Facilitate and encourage the construction of housing affordable to extremely low-income households by assisting nonprofit and for-profit developers with financial and/or technical assistance in a manner that is consistent with the City’s identified housing needs. - Provide financial support annually, as available, to organizations that provide counseling, information, education, support, housing services/referrals, and/or legal advice to extremely low-income households, persons with disabilities, and persons experiencing homelessness. - Expand regulatory incentives for the development of units affordable to extremely lowincome households and housing for special-needs groups, including persons with disabilities (including developmental disabilities), and individuals and families in need of emergency/transitional housing. Incentives will include, but are not limited to, revisions to the Municipal Code to streamline the approval process for extremely low- income housing and proposals to exempt such housing from certain impact fees. Amendments will be completed, and fee waivers will be determined by December 2024.
- The City will provide financial support annually, as available, to organizations that provide counseling information, education, support, housing services/referrals, and/or legal advice to extremely low-income households to mitigate risk of displacement and support housing stability for extremely low-income households, persons with disabilities, and persons experiencing homelessness.
Ensure compliance with state regulations
regarding zoning for emergency shelters and
other provisions to ensure housing opportunities
for extremely low-income Orinda households or
those residents who are in crisis or in need of
emergency assistance.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City will continue to facilitate the construction of housing affordable to extremely low-income households as projects are received. In addition to the 2014 Monteverde Senior
Apartments, the Orinda City Council adopted Resolution 41- 22, for Vista Verde Community Housing Project in August 2022 for a 100% affordable senior development (52 unit deed restricted for very-low to moderate income seniors and 1 nondeed restricted caretakers quarters).
In 2025, Affordable Housing Impact Fee Exemptions continue:
Per Orinda Municipal Code Sections 3.20.040, 3.24.040, and
3.28.240 if a 30-year affordability contract is executed with the City (applies to project entitlements for 52 units at Vista Verde Senior Housing project). In 2025, Impact fees for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are assessed per state law with all new unit impact fees deferred until the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
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ACTION 3.C: ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. The City will also coordinate with the Regional Center of the East Bay to inform Orinda families of the resources available to them and to explore incentives so that a larger number of future housing units include features that meet the needs of persons with developmental disabilities and other special needs.
The City will continue to support the development of small group homes that serve developmentally disabled adults and will work with the nonprofit community to encourage the inclusion of units for persons with developmental disabilities in future affordable housing developments. The City will coordinate housing activities and outreach with the Regional Center for the East Bay and encourage housing providers to designate a portion of new affordable housing developments for persons with disabilities, including persons with developmental disabilities, to increase housing mobility opportunities and pursue funding sources designated for persons with special needs and disabilities.
Promote the development of special-needs
housing, such as housing for seniors; housing for
persons with physical, developmental, or mental
disabilities; housing for extremely low-income
persons, and female-headed households.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The Contra Costa County Collaborative (C4) provides Housing Element technical assistance to jurisdictions in Contra Costa County; Scheduled to end in December 2025, C4's
succession planning is ongoing
City staff met with the C4 group in September 2023 to discuss implementation of Housing Element programs pertaining to outreach to local housing developers, community
organizations, and at-risk groups. Staff was advised to coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions for more effective outreach and collaboration.
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ACTION 3.D: DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES. The City will work with the Regional Center for the East Bay to implement an outreach program that informs families within the city about housing and services available for persons with developmental disabilities. The program could include the development of an informational brochure, including information on the City’s website, and/or providing housing-related training for individuals/families through workshops.
The City will then meet with disability service providers, including the Regional Center for the East Bay, to identify whether there is unmet demand anywhere in the city. If an unmet need is realized, work with providers to secure funding to expand services for persons with disabilities.
Promote the development of special-needs
housing, such as housing for seniors; housing for
persons with physical, developmental, or mental
disabilities; housing for extremely low-income
persons, and female-headed households.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The Contra Costa County Collaborative (C4) provides Housing Element technical assistance to jurisdictions in Contra Costa County; Scheduled to end in December 2025, C4's
succession planning is ongoing
The Contra Costa County Collaborative (C4) provides Housing Element technical assistance to jurisdictions in Contra Costa County. City staff met with the C4 group in September 2023 to discuss implementation of Housing Element programs
pertaining to outreach to local housing developers, community organizations, and at-risk groups. Staff was advised to coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions for more effective outreach and collaboration.
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ACTION 3.E: OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS. Adopt multifamily objective design standards that apply to all housing development projects for which objective standards are required and target the Downtown Precise Plan and Housing Opportunity Sites to support the development of Downtown Orinda as an attractive, mixed-use, and walkable center for Orinda.
Promote and allow multifamily residential uses
within Orinda’s Downtown. 12/31/2026 6th Cycle In Progress Downtown Objective Design Standards for Multifamily
Residential Housing were adopted by ordinance as part of the November 3, 2025 City Council rezoning package for the
Downtown Housing Element sites.
City Council has agreed to services from a consultant to establish city wide Objective Design Standards (ODS). In April 2025, the selected consultant team, Opticos Design, Inc (Opticos), initiated the Citywide ODS project with the project team of consultants and city staff. Anticipate ODS,
Administrative Draft presented at a Planning Commission Study Session on September 24, 2025 and a City Council
Study Session on October 7, 2025. The Citywide ODS is
anticipated to be adopted in 2026.
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ACTION 3.F: SHARED PARKING REGULATIONS. Consider adopting shared parking regulations where it can be demonstrated that there will be no parking shortages.
This action will study provisions to allow sharing of parking where it can be demonstrated that the overall demand for the project can be met without spillover onto nearby streets. For example, residential guest parking could be shared with office or retail parking. These provisions might also consider the feasibility of shared parking agreements that enable the use of off-site parking lots.
Promote and allow multifamily residential uses
within Orinda’s Downtown. 1/31/2031 6th Cycle In Progress The City will incorporate this action into a parking
management program assessment for the downtown that will be conducted through an awarded MTC technical assistance grant in 2026 - 2027.
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ACTION 3.G: INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE. The City will research an inclusionary housing ordinance. This ordinance will identify acceptable methods to provide affordable housing such as: a) construction of housing on site, b) construction of housing off-site, c) dedication of land for housing, and d) payment of an in-lieu fee. Development of this ordinance requires an analysis of the following variables:
- Limiting the application of the ordinance to developments exceeding a certain size. - Percentage of housing units required to be set aside as affordable. - Design and building requirements.
- Timing of affordable unit construction.
- Determination of a fee in lieu of developing affordable units. - Developer incentives, such as fee deferrals and waivers. - Administration of affordability control.
Encourage larger-scale residential developments
to include a mix of unit types, including smaller
units and units that are affordable to lower- and
moderate-income households.
12/31/2026 6th Cycle In Progress
Staff selected Lisa Wise Consulting (LWC) as the consultant to provide the Economic Feasibility Study and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance/Program. On February 18, 2025, City
Council approved the contract with LWC. IHO Economic
Feasibility and Market Study was presented at Planning
Commission Study Session on July 8, 2025 and at a City
Council Study Session on July 15, 2025. MTC Reviewed the report for consistency with MTC Policy on August 8, 2025.
An additional City Council Study Session reviewed the detailed ordinance language and the Affordable Housing Subcommittee will meet to discuss affordability percentage, in-lieu fee calculation units, and accommodating partial-build
approaches. Anticipate Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
Planning Commission Public Hearing for recommendation and City Council Public Hearing towards adoption in 2026.
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ACTION 4.A: AMEND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO REMOVE CONSTRAINTS. The City will amend the Municipal Code as needed to allow and support:
- Emergency Shelters;
- Multifamily Residential;
- Residential Care Facilities;
- Single-Room Occupancy Units;
- Transitional and Supportive Housing;
- Low-Barrier Navigation Centers;
- Employee/Farmworker Housing.
Ensure that Orinda’s permitting, and approval
processes do not unduly constrain or delay the
construction of housing. City procedures should
be consistent with Permit Streamlining Act
requirements and should not include
unreasonable fees or regulations.
5/5/2025 6th Cycle Completed
The proposed Orinda Municipal Code changes to address
emergency shelters, multi-family residential, residential care facilities, single room units, transitional and supportive housing, low-barrier navigation centers, and
employee/farmworker housing went before the Planning
Commission on March 11, 2025, for a recommendation for
City Council. The Planning Commission provided their
feedback and made a recommendation to approve the
amendments with minor changes. The amendments were
adopted by City Council in May of 2025.
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ACTION 4.B: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND PROCESSING PROCEDURES. The City will continually seek to improve development review and procedures to minimize the time required for review and project approval. This reduction in time will reduce the cost to developers and may increase housing production in the city.
Ensure that Orinda’s permitting, and approval
processes do not unduly constrain or delay the
construction of housing. City procedures should
be consistent with Permit Streamlining Act
requirements and should not include
unreasonable fees or regulations.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle In Progress
In 2024 the City contracted with Cloudpermit, a new permit tracking system that will reduce processing times and increase transparency for applicants and developers. In spring of 2025, Code Enforcement started using Cloudpermit. Use of
Cloudpermit for all functions is on schedule for implementation in Spring 2026. .
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ACTION 4.C: BUILDING CODE. As new uniform codes are adopted every three years by the California Building Standards Commission, the City will review and revise its building codes for current compliance and adopt the necessary revisions to further local development objectives.
Ensure that the development standards
expressed in the City’s zoning regulations support
the types of uses and activities listed as permitted
or conditionally permitted in the Zoning
Ordinance, including housing.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
On January 17, 2023, the Orinda City Council adopted by reference the 2022 editions of the California Building Code.
The 2025 edition was published on July 1, 2025 with an
effective date of January 1, 2026. In late 2025 the building code was adopted by reference.
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ACTION 4.D: INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABILITY. The City will coordinate with the East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) annually and as projects are proposed and apply for funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Infill Infrastructure Grant Program, or other funding programs, as available, to fund design plans and infrastructure improvements for affordable housing projects.
Ensure that the development standards
expressed in the City’s zoning regulations support
the types of uses and activities listed as permitted
or conditionally permitted in the Zoning
Ordinance, including housing.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
City staff, including the City Manager, Planning Director, and Public Works Director, have a quarterly meeting with the EBMUD Manager of Water Distribution Planning to discuss a range of issues, including current and pending development and the infrastructure needed to support such development.
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ACTION 4.E: REVISED PARKING STANDARDS. To ensure parking is not a constraint on the development of housing, the City will complete the following actions:
- Review and revise current parking standards to ensure they do not constrain the development of housing, (i.e., the City will not require more than 1 parking space for a 1- bedroom unit).
- Analyze existing parking standards for residential units. Based on this analysis, consider modifications to the Zoning Ordinance to better encourage infill development. - Review parking standards for housing for persons with disabilities and affordable housing and consider reductions.
- Consider parking reductions, eliminating parking minimums, and explore instituting parking maximums.
Ensure that the development standards
expressed in the City’s zoning regulations support
the types of uses and activities listed as permitted
or conditionally permitted in the Zoning
Ordinance, including housing.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle In Progress
As of 2025, the City has begun assessing parking standards required by MTC Transit-Oriented Communities regulations that would reduce parking requirements for development
within ½ mile of the BART station. The City has additionally been awarded a $300,000 grant through MTC to conduct a
parking management program assessment for the downtown
and will incorporate Action 4.E requirement with the
assessment.
The City is in full compliance with state rules regarding parking, including AB 2097. New development meeting AB
2097 criteria in the Downtown is not subject to parking minimums and older approvals and changes in use have
benefitted from two in-lieu parking fee holidays authorized by City Council.
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ACTION 4.F: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS. The City will continue to implement state requirements (Sections 4450 to 4460 of the California Government Code and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) to include accessibility in housing and public facilities for persons with disabilities and will review and revise findings for approving reasonable accommodation requests, specifically, the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the temporary activity would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed activity, to ensure they do not pose any barriers to housing for persons with disabilities.
Ensure that Orinda’s permitting, and approval
processes do not unduly constrain or delay the
construction of housing. City procedures should
be consistent with Permit Streamlining Act
requirements and should not include
unreasonable fees or regulations.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
In 2025, Ordinance 13-03 (adopted by the City Council on December 17, 2023) added to Orinda Municipal Code Chapter
17.46 - Reasonable Accommodations remains in effect. The City will continue to process Reasonable Accommodation
applications as they are received.
The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule was adopted by the City Council (Resolution 25-22) on June 17, 2025. The updated master fee schedule clearly states that reasonable accommodation requests are free.
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ACTION 4.G: MONITOR DEVELOPMENT FEES. The City will monitor development fees to ensure they are reasonable and do not unduly constrain development while protecting the quality, health, and public safety of the community. The City will analyze all fees required for multifamily development and reduce them if found to be a constraint. The analysis process will include meeting with multifamily developers/applicants to get their input regarding constraints associated with fees.
Ensure that Orinda’s permitting, and approval
processes do not unduly constrain or delay the
construction of housing. City procedures should
be consistent with Permit Streamlining Act
requirements and should not include
unreasonable fees or regulations.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
In 2025, there are continued Exemptions and Deferrals,
Affordable Housing Exemptions: Per Orinda Municipal Code Sections 3.20.040, 3.24.040, and 3.28.240, affordable housing projects are exempt from impact fees if a 30-year affordability contract is executed with the City.
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ACTION 5.A: AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING (AFFH). Take actions to address significant disparities in housing access and needs for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, or disability and any other characteristic protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. Specific actions include:
- Strategies to facilitate housing mobility/expand affordable housing in high opportunity areas;
- Strategies to reduce or prevent displacement/place-based revitalization strategies:
- Promote multi-lingual resources and interpretation or translation services. - Work with fair housing providers that serve Orinda residents to track fair housing complaints and identify areas of fair housing law in need of increased enforcement. - Annually host outreach events throughout the community to recruit underrepresented groups to participate in the public outreach process and apply to committees. - Meet with disability service providers, including the East Bay Regional Center, to identify unmet demand and to secure funding to expand services.
- Meet with developers within one year of Housing Element adoption to identify ways to encourage construction of housing units suitable for persons with disabilities (no age restriction). Strategies may include incentives such as fee waivers, parking reductions, or density bonuses.
- Support affordable housing development for special-needs groups throughout the city to increase access to high resource areas, particularly in areas that are predominantly singlefamily residential. - Annually meet with other neighboring agencies to develop programs aimed at providing unmet services to persons with disabilities, unhoused populations, and extremely lowincome households, including development of homeless shelters and related services.
Prohibit discrimination in the sale or rental of
housing to anyone on the basis of race, color,
ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex,
familial status, marital status, or other
characteristics protected by the California Fair
Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8
commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of
Title 2), Government Code Section 65008, and
any other state and federal housing and planning
law.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The Contra Costa County Collaborative (C4) provides Housing Element technical assistance to jurisdictions in Contra Costa County; Scheduled to end in December 2025, C4's succession planning is ongoing. In 2025, City Staff continues to receive the monthly newsletter and on May 12, 2025 participated in a strategy session on BMR Monitoring. City Staff used the C4 summary of inclusionary housing programs for peer
communities to help develop the IHO.
In March 2025, City staff initiated a project to develop an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that would require affordable housing as a component of new multifamily mixed use
multifamily residential projects. The ordinance considered MTC Transit-oriented Communities Policy. The City
anticipates IHO adoption in 2026.
In May 2025, The City met with BAAHA to review their scope to run the Below Market Rate Home Program. BAAHA
anticipates completing their BMR owner Program Monitoring Campaign in 2026
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ACTION 6.A: PROMOTE ENERGY CONSERVATION. Promote energy efficiency in existing housing and new development:
- PG&E offers assistance to low-income households who want to make their homes energy efficient through the Energy Savings Assistance Program - EBMUD offers free conservation items to single and multi-family households, including shower diverters, hose nozzles and both bathroom and kitchen faucet aerators - Encourage developers to be innovative in designing energy-efficient homes and improving the energy efficiency of new construction.
- Promote the EDMUD Customer Assistance Program that assists qualified low-income residents with one-time water bill payments as well as eligible homeless shelters - Promote California’s Low-Income Weatherization Program, which provides low-income households with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and energy efficiency upgrades at no cost to residents
Encourage the use of energy conservation
features in residential construction, rehabilitation,
and remodeling.
1/31/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
In February 2023, the City posted informational flyers at City Hall, the Orinda Library, and on the City's website to publicize the availability of energy efficiency programs provided by PG&E, EBMUD, and the state of California. In 2025, Orinda's web page includes web links to BayREN, CC County
(weatherization), BG&E (Energy Saving Assistance Program), California (Energy Upgrade California, Low-income
Weatherization Program).
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Department: Administration
Meeting Date: March 17, 2026
SUBJECT:
Discussion Regarding Possible Joint Meeting with Town of Moraga and Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will discuss the possibility of a joint meeting with the Town of Moraga and the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District. This was a Matters Initiated from the February 3, 2026, City Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction to Staff.
BACKGROUND:
On October 21, 2024, the City of Orinda, the Town of Moraga and the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District (MOFD) held a joint meeting. The meeting was held at the request of MOFD and was largely focused on MOFD’s advocacy around zone zero regulations in the two communities. The agenda and minutes from that meeting are attached.
At its February 3, 2026, meeting, the City Council directed the City Manager to bring back an item to discuss a potential future joint meeting between Town of Moraga and the MOFD. The City Council wanted to have an opportunity to discuss potential agenda topics and questions should the other agencies agree to participate. The City Council is being asked to provide feedback and that feedback will be shared at the upcoming City/MOFD 2x2 meeting. The City Council also directed the City Manager to informally reach out to the Town Manager and Fire Chief to gauge interest in a formal, joint meeting.
DISCUSSION:
It has been nearly and year and a half since the last joint meeting between the City of Orinda, Town of Moraga and MOFD. At the request of Councilmember Hoxie, the City Council authorized a “Matters Initiated” to discuss the possibility of another joint meeting and wished to agendize a discussion about topics and questions for a prospective meeting.
Summary of City of Orinda and MOFD Coordinated Efforts
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The City of Orinda and MOFD maintain a strong, coordinated partnership through regular meetings, with a commitment to wildfire preparedness and community resilience. Through structured collaboration at both the staff and policy levels, the two agencies share policy, programs, incentives, and inspection information so each agency understands the challenges and can proactively support one another's efforts to reduce wildfire risk in Orinda.
At the staff level, monthly joint meetings focus on wildfire preparedness, emergency planning, community outreach, and fuel mitigation efforts. These meetings provide a structured forum to share updates, align priorities, and ensure both agencies are advancing regulatory, operational, and community-facing initiatives. Emergency preparedness remains a central focus, with regular updates on public-facing tools such as Chipper Day, OrindaReady, and its integration with Ladris evacuation modeling technology. Fuel mitigation discussions include roadside vegetation clearance, treatment of City-owned properties, shaded fuel break planning, and MOFD’s inspection programs.
Staff also share information on incentive grants, chipping services, home hardening initiatives, the ambassador program, and any broader community engagement efforts.
At the policy level, the quarterly City–MOFD 2x2 Subcommittee—composed of two City Council members and two MOFD Board members—convenes to address strategic issues and upcoming regulatory changes. Recent discussions have focused on new defensible space standards and anticipated 2026 code updates, with both agencies evaluating potential impacts to ensure consistent interpretation and implementation. By addressing these changes collaboratively, the City and MOFD are better positioned to prepare the community for evolving requirements established by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Collectively, while maintaining their independent roles and responsibilities, both agencies also support Fire Safe Moraga-Orinda (FSMO), a nonprofit community partner, through contributions of staff time and coordination.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
Respectfully Submitted by,
Linda Smith, City Manager
Approved By:
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Linda Smith, City Manager
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