City Council Regular - September 15, 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
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C.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (when applicable)
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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
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E.1
Proclamation Declaring September as Emergency Preparedness Month Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Proclamation - Emergency Preparedness Month.pdf
E.2
Proclamation Honoring Sheri Marie Smith and Declaring September 26, 2026, "Sheri Smith Day" in the City of Orinda Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Proclamation - Sheri Marie Smith.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
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H.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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I.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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I.1
Adopt Resolution No. 70-26 approving Parcel Map for MS 2026-001 Urban Lot Split at 24 Northwood Drive Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Approve Urban Lot Split Parcel Map at 24 Northwood Drive.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution No. 70-26 approving the Parcel Map for MS 2026-001 Urban Lot Split at 24 Northwood Drive.pdf
3. Attachment B - Map Overlay-1-1.pdf
4. Attachment C - Parcel Map (to be signed by all parties).pdf
5. Attachment D - May 4, 2026 SB 9 Lot Split and Minor Subdivision Application Deemed Complete-1.pdf The City Council will consider adopting Resolution No. 70-26 approving the Parcel Map for MS 2026-001 Urban Lot Split at 24 Northwood Drive, which has been reviewed by the Planning and Public Works departments in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act, Title 16 of the City of Orinda Municipal Code (OMC), the Conditions of Approval, and in accordance with SB9 legislation.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 70-26, Approving Parcel Map for MS 2026-001 Urban Lot Split at 24 Northwood Drive.
I.2
Adopt Resolution No. 72-26 Approving the Downtown Banner Program Policy Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Approve the Downtown Banner Program Policy .pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution No. 72-26 - Downtown Banner Program Policy.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution No. 46-25.pdf
The City Council will consider adopting Resolution No. 72-26 approving the Downtown Banner Program Policy. The proposed policy updates the existing banner program to allow the City to continue accommodating private banner displays while prioritizing City banner displays and improving program administration.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 72-26 Approving the Downtown Banner Program Policy.
I.3
Ordinance No. 26-10 Purchasing Agent Authority
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Ordinance No. 26-10 Purchasing Agent Authority.pdf
2. Attachment A - Orindance No. 26-10 Purchasing Agent Authority (9-3-2026).pdf On September 1, 2026, the City Council considered potential changes to the City’s purchasing and contracting regulations as a policy matter. Based on the Council’s direction, Staff prepared Ordinance No. 26-10 to clarify the City’s purchasing requirements, establish annual purchasing authority, and increase the City Manager’s purchasing authority from $60,000 to $75,000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce Ordinance No. 26-10 Amending Chapter 2.55 (Purchasing and Contracts), by reading of the title only and waiving further reading.
I.4
Lamorinda Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (PADU) Prototype Designs Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Pre-approved ADU resolution 091520261.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution No. 71-26 Adopting PADU Prototype Plans for the Joint Lamorinda PADU Program.pdf
3. Exhibit A to Resolution No. 71-26 - Final Draft Permit-Ready Prototype ADU Plans-1.pdf
4. Attachment B- Lamorinda Memorandum of Understanding for PADU Program-1.pdf
5. Attachment C - RRM Design Group – Response to RFP proposal-1.pdf
6. Attachment D - Executed Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group.pdf
7. Attachment E - Staff Presentation.pdf
The City of Orinda, in partnership with the City of Lafayette and the Town of Moraga, is participating in the Senate District 7 ADU Accelerator Program with grant funding of $150,000 ($50,000 per jurisdiction pooled) to develop a shared library of pre-approved ADU (PADU) plans for Lamorinda residents. This report provides an overview of Orinda’s participation in the program and presents a resolution approving four prototype ADU designs to be made available to the public, a required step to satisfy state grant guidelines by September 30, 2026, in order to retain the program's funding.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 71-26 Approving the Lamorinda Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (PADU) Prototype Designs.
I.5
Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 73-26 in Support of Measure W Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Support for Measure W.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution 73-26 In Support of Measure W for the November 2026 Election.pdf The City Council will consider supporting Measure W, a parcel tax for Acalanes Union High School District.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 73-26 In Support of Measure W for the November 2026 Election
J.
PUBLIC HEARING
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K.
POLICY MATTERS
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K.1
Downtown Precise Plan Work Session
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Downtown Precise Plan Update Study Session 09152026.pdf
2. Attachment A - Proposed Redline Changes to the Downtown Precise Plan.pdf
3. Attachment B - Memo from LeSar Development Consultants.pdf
4. Attachment C - Staff Presentation.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Hold the work session and provide
direction to Staff
regarding
Downtown Precise Plan revisions, reopening
ConnectOrinda
for amendments, and the possibility for a Housing Pool, as well as receive the report on the infeasibility of the Orinda BART station for future housing cycles.
L.
MATTERS INITIATED
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M.
ADJOURNMENT
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Please visit the City's website at www.cityoforinda.gov to view the City Council Meeting Calendar.
I, Joelle Fockler, MMC, 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.
I, Joelle Fockler, MMC, 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
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~Notices~
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