City Council Regular - May 19, 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.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
D.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The City Council may take action on any item listed on the agenda.
E.
ITEMS FOR THE GOOD OF THE CITY
E.1
Proclamation - Recognizing May 17-23, 2026, as National Public Works Week - "Rooted in Service, Powered by Community"
1. Proclamation - Public Works Appreciation Week 2026.docx.pdf
E.2
Certificate of Recognition - Jewish American Heritage Month
1. Certificate of Recognition - Jewish American Heritage Month May 2026.pdf
F.
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.
G.
COUNCIL REPORTS
H.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
I.
CONSENT CALENDAR
I.1
Approval of City Council Minutes
1. Staff Report - City Council Minutes for Approval at 051726 Meeting.pdf
2. Attachment A - City Council Minutes of May 5, 2026 .pdf The City Council will consider approval of the Meeting Minutes of:
1. May 5, 2026, Regular Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve City Council Minutes of
May 5, 2026, Regular Meeting
I.2
Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Contra Costa County Connection Advisory Committee
1. Staff Report - Filling Vacancies on PRC and County Connection.pdf
2. Attachment A - Applicant Package - Parks and Recreation Commission.pdf
3. Attachment B - Applicant Package - Contra Costa County Connection Advisory Committee.pdf The City Council will consider the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Anthony Valdiosera as Orinda’s representative on the Contra Costa County Connection Advisory Committee and Greg Fernbacher to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Valdiosera would serve for a term ending in 2029 and Mr. Fernbacher would serve the remainder of the term ending in 2027, due to the resignation of Sarah Speron.
RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Anthony Valdiosera as Orinda’s representative on the Contra Costa County Connection Advisory Committee and Greg Fernbacher to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
I.3
Approve the Engineer's Report for the Levy of Annual Assessments, Declare Intent to Levy Annual Assessments, and Set June 9, 2026, as the Date for the Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments for Orinda Street Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District No. 1986-1, Zones L-42, M-9 and M-11 for Fiscal Year 2026-27
1. Staff Report - Approve Engineer's Report, Declare Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Set Related Public Hearing for June 9, 2026, for Street Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District No. 1986-1, Zones L-42, M-9 and M-11 for FY 26-27.pdf
2. Attachment A - Engineer's Report.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution No. 30-26.pdf
4. Attachment C - Resolution No. 31-26.pdf
The City Council will consider approving the Engineer’s Report for the levy of annual assessments, declaring the City’s intent to levy annual assessments, and setting June 9, 2026, as the date for the public hearing on the proposed assessments for Orinda Street Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District No. 1986-1, Zones L-42, M-9, and M-11, for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The proposed assessments allow the City to continue providing street lighting, landscape maintenance, and related services within the district.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 30-26 Approving the Engineer’s Report for the Levy of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Within the Orinda Street Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District No. 1986-1, Zones L-42, M-9, And M-11.
Adopt Resolution No. 31-26 Declaring Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments and Setting June 9, 2026, as the Date for the Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Within the Orinda Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment District No. 1986-1, Zones L-42, M-9, And M-11.
I.4
Budget Increase for Traffic Pole Replacement
1. Staff report - Budget Increase for Traffic Pole.pdf
2. Attachment A - Budget Change Form #016-26.pdf
The City Council will consider increasing budget appropriation in Fiscal Year 2025-26 to allow for replacement of a traffic signal pole.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Budget Change Form #016-26
I.5
Street Closure for the Orinda Association's Fourth of July Parade and Associated Activities
1. Staff Report - Traffic Order 243 - Street Closures in Downtown Orinda for July 4th Parade.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution 27-26 Traffic Order 243 4th of July Street Closure.pdf The City Council will consider a traffic order which will authorize street closures in Downtown Orinda for the Fourth of July Parade Route and associated community activities, sponsored by the Orinda Association.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 27-26 (Traffic Order No. 243) Authorizing Street Closures in Downtown Orinda for the Fourth of July Parade Route and Associated Community Activities.
I.6
Authorization for Caltrans Submittal - "Downtown Orinda” Identification on Highway 24
1. Staff Report - Downtown Identification Resolution.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution 29-26 Downtown Orinda Identification.pdf
3. Exhibit A to Resolution - Caltrans Orinda Downtown Signage Plan 4-30-2026 - Copy.pdf The City Council will consider authorizing the submittal of an encroachment permit application to Caltrans in order for the Staff to pursue the installation of up to five Downtown Orinda signs along Highway 24. Caltrans’ Supplemental Signing Program allows cities to install highway signage identifying key destinations in an effort to improve visibility and support economic development efforts. If approved, the City will fund fabrication and installation, and Caltrans will assume ongoing maintenance.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 29-26 Supporting the Installation of up to Five “Downtown Orinda” Supplemental Signs Along Highway 24 and Authorize Staff to Submit an Encroachment Permit Application to Caltrans.
J.
PUBLIC HEARING
K.
POLICY MATTERS
K.1
Report on the City’s Efforts to Obtain Grant Funding
1. Report on Grant Efforts.pdf
2. California Consulting Summary Report.pdf
The City Council will receive a report on ongoing grant efforts with the City’s grants consultant, California Consulting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive report and provide direction, as needed.
K.2
Proposed Inclusionary Housing Ordinance - Recommendations from Affordable Housing Subcommittee
1. Staff Report - Review and Update of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance 05192026.pdf
2. Attachment A - Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, Recommendations Memo, Final.pdf
3. Attachment B - Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, Public Review Draft.pdf
4. Attachment C - Draft City Council Ordinance 26-XX (Title 17 OMC).pdf T
he City Council will consider the recommendations from the Affordable Housing Subcommittee, composed of Vice Mayor Gee and Councilmember Malkani, and discuss the potential adoption of the Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the Subcommittee’s recommendations and provide direction to Staff regarding the proposed Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO).
L.
MATTERS INITIATED
M.
ADJOURNMENT
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I, Sheri Marie Smith, City Clerk, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that this special meeting agenda has been posted at least 24 hours in advance at the Orinda City Hall, 22 Orinda Way and the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way. Additional copies are available at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, and at the City's website at www.cityoforinda.org. At Least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, this agenda was also delivered to and received by each member of the City Council as well as each local newspaper, radio station and television station requesting written notice of special meetings.
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