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City Council Regular ¶

• Dec 31, 2026 City Council Regular - December 31, 2026 Agenda
• Sep 15, 2026 City Council Regular - September 15, 2026 Agenda
• Sep 1, 2026 City Council Regular - September 1, 2026 Agenda
• Aug 18, 2026 City Council Regular - August 18, 2026 Agenda
• Jul 21, 2026 City Council Regular - July 21, 2026 Agenda
• Jul 7, 2026 City Council Regular - July 7, 2026 Agenda
  The Orinda City Council adopted the safety element update and introduced an ordinance limiting subdivisions under SB 1123, discussing wildfire evacuation and housing impacts. Council members also reviewed proclamation practices and requested information on past and planned recognitions.

City Council Closed Session ¶

• Sep 15, 2026 City Council Closed Session - September 15, 2026 Agenda
• Sep 1, 2026 City Council Closed Session - September 1, 2026 Agenda
• Jul 7, 2026 City Council Closed Session - July 7, 2026 Agenda
• May 19, 2026 City Council Closed Session - May 19, 2026 Agenda
• Feb 17, 2026 City Council Closed Session - February 17, 2026 Agenda
  The council held a study session on Ivy Drive, Moraga Way, Coral Drive, Ardith Drive, and Del Rey Elementary traffic safety proposals. Staff presented supplemental traffic data and recommendations, then council members and the public discussed cut-through traffic, school access, signal timing, pedestrian safety, enforcement, and potential further study or pilot options.

City Council Regular Meeting ¶

• Jun 16, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting - June 16, 2026 Agenda
• Jun 9, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting - June 9, 2026 Agenda
  The council discussed wildfire evacuation modeling, approved a facade improvement program and mid-cycle budget changes, and heard community reports and public comments. The supplied agenda lists only a May 19, 2026 closed session, which was not discussed in the transcript.
• May 19, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting - May 19, 2026 Agenda
  The Orinda City Council reviewed grant funding efforts and debated a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance, directing further research on affordable-unit comparability and early developer waivers. The sole item in the supplied agenda, the May 5 regular meeting, received no substantive discussion.
• May 5, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026 Agenda
  The Orinda City Council reviewed the proposed 2026–27 mid-cycle budget and capital improvement priorities, including facilities, sidewalks and beautification, and approved reducing Orchard Road’s speed limit to 15 mph. The sole item in the supplied agenda, the April 21 regular meeting minutes, received no substantive discussion.
• Apr 21, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting - April 21, 2026 Agenda
  The Orinda City Council recognized community proclamations and received a detailed Orinda Library update covering countywide and local library usage, programs, services, and upcoming events. Councilmembers also commented on the library’s community role and upcoming restoration of Sunday hours.
• Apr 7, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting - April 7, 2026 Agenda
  The Orinda City Council approved traffic restriction changes while retaining the Ivy Drive left-turn restriction, and supported developing a wildfire mitigation service contract with Fire Safe Moraga Orinda.
• Mar 17, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting - March 17, 2026 Agenda
  The Orinda City Council reviewed police operations, housing production and wildfire preparedness coordination, and recognized police officers and Citizens Academy participants. Members directed follow-up discussions with the fire district and a subsequent council workshop.
• Mar 3, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting - March 3, 2026 Agenda
  The Orinda City Council approved fire code updates and its 2026 legislative platform, discussed private-road acceptance policy, and provided direction on SB 1123 housing subdivisions and wildfire safety.
• Feb 17, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting - February 17, 2026 Agenda
  The Orinda City Council accepted five donated artworks and approved a $300,000 grant to study downtown parking management while deferring commitment to MTC transit-oriented communities policies. Members also discussed potential BART station closures and public outreach about transit funding.
• Feb 3, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting - February 3, 2026 Agenda
  The Orinda City Council introduced a rezoning ordinance for 23 Altarinda Road and reviewed Measure R spending, wildfire preparedness, and state housing law changes. Council members also requested a future discussion of coordination with Moraga and the Moraga-Orinda Fire District.
• Jan 20, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting - January 20, 2026 Agenda
  The council approved additional contract authority for the storm drain asset survey and GIS data collection project after discussing the discovery of more public and private drainage assets than expected. The meeting also included a lengthy study session on a possible inclusionary housing ordinance, with council members asking for more work on affordability percentages, in-lieu fees, single-family applicability, and partial-build options.
• Jan 13, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting - January 13, 2026 Agenda
  The Orinda City Council introduced zoning changes to allow expanded convenience markets at service stations, discussing the Chevron proposal and potential San Pablo Creek access. The council also approved 2026 committee and liaison appointments and received infrastructure and emergency-preparedness updates.
• Dec 16, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting - December 16, 2025 Agenda
• Nov 18, 2025 City Council - Regular Meeting - November 18, 2025 Agenda
• Nov 3, 2025 City Council - Regular Meeting - November 3, 2025 Agenda
• Oct 21, 2025 City Council - Regular Meeting - October 21, 2025 Agenda
• Oct 7, 2025 City Council - Regular Meeting - October 7, 2025 Agenda
• Sep 2, 2025 City Council - Regular Meeting - September 2, 2025 Agenda
• Aug 19, 2025 City Council - Regular Meeting - August 19, 2025 Agenda
• Jul 15, 2025 City Council - Regular Meeting - July 15, 2025 Agenda
• Jun 17, 2025 City Council - Regular Meeting - June 17, 2025 Agenda

School City Council Subcommittee Special Meeting ¶

• Nov 19, 2025 School City Council Subcommittee - Special Meeting - November 19, 2025 Agenda
• Aug 27, 2025 School City Council Subcommittee - Special Meeting - August 27, 2025 Agenda

City Council Special Meeting ¶

• Nov 3, 2025 City Council - Special Meeting - November 3, 2025 Agenda
• Sep 30, 2025 City Council - Special Meeting - September 30, 2025 Agenda
• Jul 1, 2025 City Council - Special Meeting - July 1, 2025 Agenda
• Jun 17, 2025 City Council - Special Meeting - June 17, 2025 Agenda

Planning Commission Regular Meeting ¶

• Aug 25, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting - August 25, 2026 Agenda
  The Planning Commission unanimously approved additions to the home at 105 Crane Terrace and received an update on City Council approval of 42 Charles Hill. The sole item in the supplied agenda, the August 11 regular meeting, received no substantive discussion.
• Aug 11, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting - August 11, 2026 Agenda
  The Planning Commission corrected and approved its July 14, 2026 meeting minutes, then reviewed draft pre-approved accessory dwelling unit designs and offered feedback on architectural variety, layout flexibility, natural light, and energy efficiency.
• Jul 14, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting - July 14, 2026 Agenda
  The Orinda Planning Commission unanimously recommended streamlining permits for the pilot facade improvement program, with planning staff participation and commission review after one year or exhaustion of its $75,000 budget. The only item listed in the supplied agenda, May 26 meeting minutes, passed on consent without discussion.
• May 26, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting - May 26, 2026 Agenda
  The commission reviewed Vista Verde senior housing construction impacts and preschool families’ concerns about safety, access, and notification. A request to legalize construction changes at 42 Charles Hill Circle was denied following tied votes.
• May 12, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026 Agenda
  The Orinda Planning Commission scheduled a study session on Vista Verde construction impacts on The Orinda Preschool, adopted updated meeting rules, and recommended local restrictions on SB 1123 subdivisions. The supplied agenda listed only the March 24 meeting minutes, which received no substantive discussion.
• Mar 24, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting - March 24, 2026 Agenda
• Feb 10, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting - February 10, 2026 Agenda
• Jan 27, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting - January 27, 2026 Agenda
  The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the One Wilder Road Country House Memory Care project and approved a fourth one-year extension of its design review, general use, and exception permits through January 19, 2027. Commissioners also received a brief planning director update on upcoming housing element implementation work and related policy discussions.
• Jan 14, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting - January 14, 2026 Agenda

Planning Commission Pc Regular Meeting ¶

• Nov 25, 2025 Planning Commission (PC) - Regular Meeting - November 25, 2025 Agenda
• Nov 12, 2025 Planning Commission (PC) - Regular Meeting - November 12, 2025 Agenda
• Sep 24, 2025 Planning Commission (PC) - Regular Meeting - September 24, 2025 Agenda
• Aug 12, 2025 Planning Commission (PC) - Regular Meeting - August 12, 2025 Agenda
• Jul 22, 2025 Planning Commission (PC) - Regular Meeting - July 22, 2025 Agenda
• Jul 8, 2025 Planning Commission (PC) - Regular Meeting - July 8, 2025 Agenda
• Jun 24, 2025 Planning Commission (PC) - Regular Meeting - June 24, 2025 Agenda