City Council Regular - September 01, 2026
A.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
Councilmembers: Cara Hoxie, Latika Malkani, Janet Riley Vice Mayor Darlene Gee, Mayor Brandyn Iverson
B.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
C.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (when applicable)
Public Comments:
D.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Public Comments:
The City Council may take action on any item listed on the agenda.
E.
ITEMS FOR THE GOOD OF THE CITY
Public Comments:
E.1
Introduction of New City Clerk, Joelle Fockler
Public Comments:
E.2
Proclamation Recognizing September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Proclamation - Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.pdf
E.3
Proclamation Recognizing September as Hispanic Heritage Month Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Proclamation - Hispanic Heritage Month.pdf
E.4
County Connection Presentation - Bill Churchill, General Manager Attachments
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Public Comments
1. County Connection Presentation.pdf
F.
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Comments:
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
Public Comments:
H.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Public Comments:
I.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
I.1
Approval of City Council Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - City Council Minutes for Approval 090126 Meeting.pdf
2. Attachment A - City Council Minutes of August 18, 2026.pdf The City Council will consider approval of the Meeting Minutes of:
1. August 18, 2026, Regular Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve City Council Minutes of
August 18, 2026, Regular Meeting
I.2
Adopt Ordinance No. 26-08 - Municipal Code Cleanup to Confirm First Amendment Compliance Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Adoption of Ordinance 26-08.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance No. 26-08.pdf
The City Council will consider adoption of an ordinance to confirm consistency with current First Amendment jurisprudence while preserving the City's ability to protect public safety and maintain
accessible public rights-of-way
.
The ordinance
deletes
outdated provisions related to sidewalk vending and replaces one existing regulation with a content-neutral standard governing sidewalk obstruction. Collectively, the amendments increase transparency, modernize the Municipal Code, and retain
objective regulations necessary to protect pedestrian access and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the full reading and adopt Ordinance 26-08, Deleting Chapter 9.08 (Offenses Against Public Peace and Decency) and Amending Chapters 12.08 (Encroachments) and 12.16 (Nonvehicular Prohibitions in Rights-of-Way) of the Orinda Municipal Code to ensure consistency with First Amendment protections while preserving appropriate public safety regulations.
I.3
Adopt Ordinance No. 26-09 – Sidewalk Vendors
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Adoption of Ordinance 26-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance No. 26-09.pdf
The City Council will consider adopting Ordinance 26-09, establishing
a comprehensive regulatory framework for sidewalk vending consistent with state law. The Ordinance would require vendors to obtain a City
permit and
establish
objective standards for where and how vending may occur, with an emphasis on safety, accessibility, and compatibility with surrounding uses.
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the full reading and adopt Ordinance 26-09, Amending Title 5 of the Orinda Municipal Code (Business Licenses and Regulations) to Enact Chapter 5.34 (Sidewalk Vending) and Amend Chapters 5.03 (Business Registration), 5.32 (Peddlers and Solicitors), 12.08 (Encroachments), 12.20 (Roadside Selling), and 12.28 (Parks), and Delete Chapter 8.08 (Public Health Licenses and Fees) for Consistency with State Sidewalk Vending Law.
I.4
Professional Services Contract with LCC Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for the Coral Drive Sidewalk Project No. 5042 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Award LCC the Coral Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project No. 5042.pdf
2. Attachment A -Resolution 68-26 Approving a Professional Services Contract with LCC Engineering and Surveying, Inc. for the Coral Drive Sidewalk Project No. 5042.pdf
3. Attachment B - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Professional Services Contract with LCC Engineering and Surveying, Inc..pdf The
City Council will consider approving a contract with
LCC Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
for surveying,
engineering
and professional design services for the
Coral Drive Sidewalk Project (CIP No. 5042)
. The proposed contract amount is $89,100, plus a 20% contingency.
The proposed project would complete this missing segment by providing a continuous sidewalk from Moraga Way to the southern entrance of Orinda Intermediate School, improving pedestrian connectivity and safety along the corridor. Completion of this project will not only increase the safety of OIS students but also encourage students in surrounding neighborhoods to walk to school.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 68-26 Approving
a Professional Services Contract with
LCC Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
for
the Coral Drive Sidewalk Project (CIP No. 5042).
I.5
Temporary Full Road Closure of La Cresta Road, Valencia Road, Altamont Drive, Carmen Court, El Nido Court, Francisco Court, and Portions of Don Gabriel Way for EBMUD La Cresta Cluster Water Main Replacement Project Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Traffic Order 245 - La Cresta Cluster Road Closure for EBMUD.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution 69-26 TO 245 La Cresta Cluster Temp Road Closure.pdf
3. Attachment B - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Traffic Control Plans.pdf The City Council will consider approving Resolution 69-26 (Traffic Order #245) Authorizing the Temporary Full Closure of La Cresta Road, Valencia Road, Altamont Drive, Carmen Court, El Nido Court, Francisco Court, and Portions of Don Gabriel Way.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 69-26 (Traffic Order #245) Authorizing the Temporary Full Closure of La Cresta Road, Valencia Road, Altamont Drive, Carmen Court, El Nido Court, Francisco Court, and Portions of Don Gabriel Way.
J.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Comments:
J.1
2026 Annual Development Agreement Compliance Review for the Wilder Project Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2026 Annual Development Agreement Compliance Review for the Wilder Project .pdf
2. Attachment A - OGLLC's June 3, 2026 Annual Review Report.pdf
3. Attachment B - Wilder Sidewalk Map Punch List, updated June 8, 2026.pdf
4. Attachment C - Wilder Project – Letter Agreement Regarding City’s Retention of Tree Deposit.pdf
5. Attachment D - CDFW July 3, 2026 and August 6, 2026 letters to OGLLC [attachments available upon request].pdf
6. Attachment E - Resolution No. 65-26.pdf
7. Attachment F - September 1, 2026, City Council Presentation.pdf
The City Council will conduct a public hearing to
determine
whether Orinda Gateway/ OG Property Owners, LLC (“OGLLC”), the Wilder property developer, is in substantial compliance with the terms of the Development and Pre-Annexation Agreement for Gateway Valley (“DA”) as amended .
As detailed in the proposed resolution, OGLLC is out of compliance with the insurance requirement in the DA and has failed to meet its obligations under resources agency permits as detailed in recent letters from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (“CDFW”) .
OGLLC must obtain the required insurance as soon as possible, but no later than October 1, 2026. Additionally, OGLLC must keep the City
apprised of its work to
comply with
the requirements described in the letters from CDFW.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 65-26 finding, based on all of the evidence set forth below and presented at the hearing, that OGLLC has not complied in good faith with the Development Agreement and related approvals.
K.
POLICY MATTERS
Public Comments:
K.1
Purchasing Agent Authority for Contracts and Purchases
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Purchasing Agent Authority for Contracts and Purchases.pdf The City Council will discuss possible updates to Chapter 2.55 of the Municipal Code. Specifically, they will discuss Staff proposed updates to clarify how purchasing thresholds apply to related expenditures and multi-year agreements and to better define the respective contracting authority of the City Council and City Manager. The proposed changes would establish an annual purchasing threshold, expand the types of purchases subject to the City Manager’s authority, and increase the City Manager’s purchasing authority from $60,000 to $75,000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Review and discuss the proposed changes clarifying contracting requirements and increasing the City Manager’s purchasing authority from $60,000 to $75,000.
L.
MATTERS INITIATED
Public Comments:
M.
ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
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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 regular meeting agenda has been posted at least 72 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.gov. ~Notices~
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