City Council Regular - April 07, 2026
A.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Cara Hoxie, Latika Malkani, Janet Riley Vice Mayor Darlene Gee, Mayor Brandyn Iverson
B.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The City Council may take action on any item listed on the agenda.
D.
ITEMS FOR THE GOOD OF THE CITY
D.1
Certificates of Recognition Presented to Outgoing City of Orinda Commissioners and Committee Members
D.2
Certificate of Recognition Presented to The Social Connection in Recognition of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month
1. Certificate of Recognition - The Social Connection - Autism Awareness Month.pdf
D.3
California Parks and Recreation State-level Award of Excellence Presentation to Orinda Parks and Recreation and Recycle Smart for "Camp Orinda Sustainability Week" in the New Innovation Award of Excellence Category
E.
PUBLIC FORUM
The public forum provides an opportunity for members of the public to speak on any item within the jurisdiction of the City Council that is not on the agenda. Additionally, a speaker has the option of addressing the Council on an item listed on the agenda, if the speaker will not be present when that agenda item is taken up. When an item is not listed on the agenda, State law prohibits Council discussion or action. Councilmembers may only “briefly respond” to statements made and questions posed. For example, State law allows Councilmembers to ask questions for clarification and provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information. Additionally, consistent with the “Matters Initiated” rule contained in its Policies and Procedures Manual, the Council may also direct staff to report back and/or place a matter on a future agenda for discussion.
F.
CONSENT CALENDAR
F.1
Approval of City Council Minutes
1. Staff Report - City Council Minutes for Approval at 040726 Meeting.pdf
2. Attachment A - City Council Minutes of March 17, 2026.pdf Approve City Council Minutes of
March 17, 2026, Regular Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve City Council Minutes of
March 17, 2026, Regular Meeting
F.2
Local Appointments List of Boards, Commissions, and Committees 2026
1. Staff Report - Local Appointments List of Boards, Commissions, Committees 2026.pdf
2. Attachment A - Local Appointment List (Maddy Act).pdf The City Council is required by the Maddy Act (Government Code Section 54972) to annually prepare and post a list of all regular boards, commissions, and committees appointed by the City Council, including the names of incumbents, appointment dates, term expirations, and required qualifications. Following the City Council’s February 28, 2026, interviews and appointments to positions with upcoming term expirations or vacancies, the updated Local Appointments List has been prepared. The list is provided for City Council review and will be posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with statutory requirements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Review and receive the local appointments list of boards, commissions, and committees, as required by the Maddy Act.
F.3
Approve Lease Agreement with Sprint Spectrum, LLC. for Use of City-Owned Property Located at 135 Camino Pablo
1. Staff Report - Approve Lease Agreement with Sprint Spectrum, LLC. for Use of City-owned Property Located at 135 Camino Pablo.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution No. 21-26.pdf
3. Attachment B - Lease Agreement.pdf
The City Council will consider approval of a Lease Agreement with Sprint Spectrum, LLC. for continued use of City-owned property located at 135 Camino Pablo for cellular telecommunications equipment. The proposed agreement replaces the existing 25-year License Agreement, which expired on August 30, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21-26 approving the new Lease Agreement.
F.4
Traffic Circulation Pilot Program at and around the Ivy Drive Neighborhood
1. Staff Report - Traffic Circulation Pilot Program at and around the Ivy Drive Neighborhood.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution 10-26 Traffic Order 238.pdf
3. Attachment B - Exhibit 2026 Proposed Ivy Drive Circulation Improvements.pdf
4. Attachment C - Staff Report and Presentation City Council Study Session 2-17-2026 .pdf
5. Attachment D - Minutes - City Council Study Session 2-17- 2026.pdf The City Council will consider a pilot project to implement various traffic signs to improve safety and circulation at various intersections near the Ivy Drive Neighborhood, including Moraga Way, Ardith Drive and Eastwood Drive.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 10-26 (Traffic Order 238) Implementing Turning Movements On and In the Vicinity of Ivy Drive, Moraga Way, Ardith Drive, Southwaite Court and Eastwood Drive:
Resolution15-02, Traffic Order 115, (Prohibiting Left Turns from Moraga Way onto Ivy Drive on School Days Between the Hours of 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., Monday through Friday) is rescinded .
This sign prohibited left turns from Moraga Way onto Ivy Drive (north).
Resolution 41-12, Traffic Order 155, (Prohibiting U-Turns on Moraga Way at Southwaite
Court and Prohibiting Left Turns from Moraga Way onto
Southwaite
Court on School Days Between the Hours of 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., Monday through Friday) is rescinded.
Resolution 42-12, Traffic Order 156 (Prohibiting U-Turns on Moraga Way at Whitehall Drive and Prohibiting Left Turns from Moraga Way onto Whitehall Drive on School Days Between the Hours of 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., Monday through Friday) is rescinded Right Turns from Ivy Drive onto Ardith Drive are prohibited between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on School Weekdays.
Left Turns from Eastwood Drive onto Moraga Way are prohibited between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on School Weekdays.
U-Turns on Moraga Way at Southwaite Court and Left Turns from Moraga Way onto Southwaite Court are prohibited between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on School Weekdays.
U-Turns on Moraga Way at Whitehall Drive and Left Turns from Moraga Way onto Whitehall Drive are prohibited between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on School Weekdays.
F.5
Authorize Amendment No. 5 to Contract with Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc. for the Community Park Improvement Project (CIP Project No. 4112)
1. Callander Assoc. Amendment 5.pdf
2. Attachment A - Amendment No. 5, Callander.pdf
3. Attachment B- Contract including Amendments 1 - 4.pdf
4. Attachment C - Proposal for Amendment 5, Callander Assoc..pdf The City Council will consider an amendment to the existing professional services contract with Callander to perform design work for the play areas at the Community Park. The play areas were identified as a high priority phase of the approved Master Plan for the Park.
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize Amendment No. 5 to Contract with Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc.
F.6
Ordering the Preparation and Filing of a Report for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Assessments for the Orinda Street Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District No. 1986-1
1. Staff report - Order Engineers Report 1986-1 District.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution 19-26 Ordering the Preparation and Filing of Report for Levy of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Orinda Street Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District No. 1986-1.pdf
3. Attachment B - Orinda Timeline Fiscal Year 2026-2027.pdf The City Council will consider ordering the annual report necessary to levy assessments for the Orinda Street Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District No. 1986-1. This District is divided up into three zones: L-42, M-9 and M-11.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 19-26, Ordering the Preparation and Filing of Report for Levy of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Orinda Street Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District No. 1986-1.
G.
PUBLIC HEARING
H.
POLICY MATTERS
H.1
Recommendation from Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Commission Regarding Funding Request from Fire Safe Moraga-Orinda
1. Staff Report - Funding Request from Fire Safe Moraga-Orinda.pdf
2. Attachment A - Fire Safe Moraga Orinda Funding Request to City Council August 2025.pdf The City Council will consider a recommendation from the Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Commission (SSTOC) regarding a funding request from Fire Safe Moraga-Orinda (FSMO), a local nonprofit supporting wildfire preparedness and fire-fuel reduction in Orinda. The SSTOC recommends funding a pilot program where FSMO would be responsible for administering the City's existing Fire Fuels Reduction Incentive Program, a neighborhood group-based fuel reduction program, and some community outreach and education efforts, currently performed by City staff.
RECOMMENDATION:
Support the SSTOC recommendation and direct Staff to prepare a services contract for approval at a future City Council meeting that authorizes funding for FSMO for a one-year pilot program.
I.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
J.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
K.
MATTERS INITIATED
L.
ADJOURNMENT
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