City Council Regular - October 06, 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
Public Comments:
E.1
Recognition of the First Graduating Class of "How Orinda Works." Public Comments:
E.2
Proclamation Declaring October 2026 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of Orinda.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Proclamation Recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.pdf
E.3
Proclamation Declaring October 4-10, 2026, as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Orinda.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Proclamation - Fire Prevention Week.pdf
E.4
Presentation on the Community Warning System by Lorena Herrera, Contra Costa County Alert and Warning Program Manager.
Public Comments:
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
Public Comments:
I.1
Approval of City Council Minutes.
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Public Comments
1. City Council Minutes.pdf
2. 260901 CCMN Closed Session Final.pdf
3. 260901 CCMN Draft.pdf
4. 2609015 CCMN Closed Session .pdf
5. 260915 CCMN Draft.pdf
The City Council will consider approval of the Meeting Minutes of:
September 1, 2026, Special Meeting – Closed Session
September 1, 2026, Regular Meeting
September 15, 2026, Special Meeting – Closed Session
September 15, 2026, Regular Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of:
September 1, 2026, Special Meeting – Closed Session
September 1, 2026, Regular Meeting
September 15, 2026, Special Meeting – Closed Session
September 15, 2026, Regular Meeting
I.2
Adopt Ordinance No. 26-10 – Purchasing Agent Authority
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Adopt Ordinance No. 26-10 - Purchasing Agent Authority.pdf
2. Attachment A - Orindance 26-10 Purchasing Agent Authority.pdf The City Council will consider adoption of 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:
Adopt Ordinance No. 26-10 clarifying the City’s purchasing requirements, establishing annual purchasing authority, and increasing the City Manager’s purchasing authority from $60,000 to $75,000.
I.3
Accept Work and Contract with Miksis Services Inc. as Complete for the Annual Storm Drain Repair Project (Category B) (CIP #5008 and #5009) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Accept Work and Contract with Miksis as Complete for the Annual SD Repair Project.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Accepting the Work and Contract with Miksis Services, Inc. as Complete for the Annual Storm Drain Repair Project.pdf
3. Attachment B - Notice of Completion for Annual Storm Drain Project.pdf The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution accepting the work for the Annual Storm Drain Repair Project (Category B) (CIP #5008 and #5009). The project included repairing eight pipes at six locations. The repairs primarily used trenchless construction methods by lining the CMP’s with PVC liners. One location was repaired by slip lining with solid HDPE DR17 pipe.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Work and Contract with Miksis Services Inc. as Complete for the Annual Storm Drain Repair Project (Category B) (CIP #5008 and #5009).
I.4
Renaming California Shakespeare Theater Way to Siesta Valley Way Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Adopt a Resolution - Siesta Valley Way.pdf
2. Resolution Renaming California Shakespeare Theater Way to Siesta Valley Way.pdf The City Council will consider a request from the operators of the Siesta Valley Bowl to change the name of the street connecting to their venue from California Shakespeare Theater Way to Siesta Valley Way to reflect the change in entity operating the facility.
Adoption of the attached resolution will formally approve the proposed name and is an important part of the process needed to coordinate and implement the street name ch ange.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution Renaming California Shakespeare Theater Way to Siesta Valley Way.
I.5
Sidewalk Vending Permit Fees
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Sidewalk Vending Permit Fees.pdf
2. A Resolution Establishing Sidewalk Vending Permit Fees.pdf The City Council will consider the creation of
sidewalk vending permit fees based on the staff time needed to administer the program associated with the implementation of Ordinance No. 26-09. Adoption of the attached resolution will establish a $45 initial application fee and a $25 annual renewal fee.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution Establishing Sidewalk Vending Permit Fees.
I.6
Approve Plans, Award a Construction Contract to GradeTech, Inc. and Authorize a Contingency for the Orinda Community Park Project (CIP No. 4112) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report-Award Orinda Community Park Project to GradeTech Inc. .pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Approving Plans, Awarding Contract to GradeTech and Authorizing a Contigency.pdf
3. Attachment B - Community Park Project Plan-ADA-26.08.21.pdf The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the plans for the Orinda Community Park Project (CIP No. 4112), awarding a construction contract to GradeTech Inc. of Livermore, California in the amount of $174,374.50, and authorizing a contingency for the contract .
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution
approving the plans for the Orinda Community Park Project (CIP No. 4112), awarding a construction contract to GradeTech Inc. of Livermore, California in the amount of $174,374.50, and authorizing a contingency for the contract .
I.7
Proclamation Declaring October 18-24, 2026, as “United Against Hate Week” in the City of Orinda.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - United Against Hate Week Proclamation.pdf
2. Proclamation Recognizing United Against Hate Week.pdf Approve the issuance of a Proclamation Declaring October 18-24, 2026, as “United Against Hate Week” in the City of Orinda.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the issuance of a Proclamation Declaring October 18-24, 2026, as “United Against Hate Week” in the City of Orinda.
J.
PUBLIC HEARING
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K.
POLICY MATTERS
Public Comments:
K.1
Orinda Community Park – Play Area Replacement - Project Update Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Orinda Community Park – Main Play Area Renovation Project Update and Conceptual Design.pdf
2. Attachment A- Playground Presentation.pdf.pdf
The City Council will receive an update and provide feedback on the Orinda Community Park Play Area Replacement (part of Community Park Project #4112). The vast majority of Orinda residents participating in the community outreach efforts selected the “Nature Theme” concept. Staff is asking the City Council to provide its feedback on the design in order for the City to proceed to the next step of development.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive presentation and provide feedback.
K.2
Public Health and Safety Practices Relevant to Senate Bill 1123, California Government Code Section 66499.41 (the Starter Home Revitalization Act) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Starter Home Revitalization Act Study Session 10062026.pdf
2. Starter Home Revitalization Act.pdf
The City Council will discuss and provide additional policy direction on public health and safety practices to implement the Starter Home Revitalization Act (Senate Bill 1123). SB 1123 mandates ministerial (non-discretionary) approval for subdividing eligi ble
single-family residential parcels up to 10 parcels for the construction of smaller residential units. Earlier this year, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 26-05, exercising the City's statutory authority under state law to prohibit compounding density from Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and subsequent Senate Bill 9 lot splits on these parcels.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report and provide direction to Staff regarding pursuing objective updates to Orinda Municipal Code Title 16 (Subdivisions), including access management rules and curb cut standards on primary evacuation routes.
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MATTERS INITIATED
Public Comments:
M.
CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
M.1
CITY MANAGER PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, annual performance evaluation of City Manager Linda Smith Public Comments:
M.2
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, conference with the City's designated labor negotiators (Malkani and Riley), City Manager Public Comments:
M.3
OPEN SESSION REPORT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
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N.
ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
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.gov 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. ~Notices~
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