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City Council Regular ¶

• Jul 21, 2026 City Council Regular - July 21, 2026 Agenda
• Jul 7, 2026 City Council Regular - July 7, 2026 Agenda
  The City Council recognized Parks Make Life Better Month, received council and staff reports, approved a safety element update, introduced an ordinance implementing SB 1123 limitations, and discussed proclamation practices. The two agenda items provided in agenda.txt were consent-calendar meeting minutes and were not substantively discussed.

City Council Closed Session ¶

• 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 received annual reports and recognitions, heard extensive public comment about TOPS Preschool and the Vista Verde project, discussed wildfire evacuation modeling with Ladris, and approved budget-related items. The sole listed agenda item, May 19, 2026 Closed Session, was not substantively discussed in the transcript.
• May 19, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting - May 19, 2026 Agenda
  The City Council recognized National Public Works Week and Jewish American Heritage Month, heard council and staff updates, discussed one pulled consent item, reviewed grant funding efforts, and debated recommendations for a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance. The council gave staff direction to further investigate housing ordinance options, including comparability requirements and early waiver certainty for developers.
• May 5, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026 Agenda
  The council heard community presentations and public comment, then handled consent items including a reduced Orchard Road speed limit, Coral Drive sidewalk project, and pavement work. The meeting also included substantial discussion of the FY 2026-27 mid-cycle budget update and capital improvement planning.
• 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 council recognized outgoing commissioners and a parks sustainability award, heard public comments and reports, and then spent most of the meeting on traffic safety around Ivy Drive, Coral Drive, Ardith Drive, Moraga Way, and nearby schools. The council also supported moving forward with a FISMO fire fuel reduction incentive contract and initiated future agenda discussions on Moraga Way/Ivy crossing safety and the June 2 meeting date.
• Mar 17, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting - March 17, 2026 Agenda
  The City Council held recognitions for police/community programs, received the Police Department annual report, reviewed the Housing Element annual progress report, and discussed coordination with Moraga and MOFD on fire preparedness. The two listed agenda items were consent-calendar approvals and were passed without substantive discussion.
• Mar 3, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting - March 3, 2026 Agenda
  The council recognized new city staff and American Red Cross Month, approved consent items including a fire code update, adopted its 2026 legislative platform, and held extensive discussions on private road policy and SB 1123 housing implementation. The meeting focused heavily on infrastructure policy, wildfire/public safety concerns, and how state housing laws may affect local development standards.
• Feb 17, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting - February 17, 2026 Agenda
  The council heard public comment on insurance, accepted the consent calendar without discussion of the February 3 meeting item, reviewed the Art in Public Places Committee annual report, accepted donated public artworks, and approved a $300,000 MTC parking management grant while deferring any TOC policy commitment. Members also discussed potential BART service cuts and Orinda station closure risks, emphasizing fact-based public outreach and regional coordination.
• Feb 3, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting - February 3, 2026 Agenda
  The council adopted the consent calendar without discussion, then held substantive discussions on a 23 Altarinda Road rezoning request, the Measure R/SSTOC annual report, housing legislation updates, and wildfire preparedness coordination. The two listed consent-calendar minutes items were approved without separate discussion.
• 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 council received reports on infrastructure, grants, emergency preparedness, and other city updates, then held an extensive public hearing on Ordinance 25-06 for convenience markets at service stations tied to the Chevron project. The council introduced the ordinance as drafted and later approved annual committee and liaison appointments.
• 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 ¶

• Jul 14, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting - July 14, 2026 Agenda
  The Planning Commission unanimously recommended streamlined permit procedures for a one-year facade improvement pilot, with planning staff participation and a report back before continuation. The May 26, 2026 meeting minutes were approved on the consent calendar without discussion.
• May 26, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting - May 26, 2026 Agenda
  The Planning Commission approved the consent calendar without substantive discussion, received a detailed update and public comment on the approved 15 Irwin Way/Vista Verde project and TOPS preschool impacts, and held a public hearing on 42 Charles Hill Circle modifications. The 42 Charles Hill Circle application ended in tied votes, resulting in denial under the commission's rules.
• May 12, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026 Agenda
  The Planning Commission heard extensive public forum comments about TOPS preschool impacts from the Vista Verde project and voted to place a related study session on a future agenda. The commission also adopted updated rules and procedures, recommended zoning and subdivision amendments related to the Starter Home Revitalization Act, and heard brief planning director updates.
• 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