Orinda council limits ADU rights on Starter‑Home subdivisions, asks staff to use safety exception for wildfire risk The council told staff to prohibit accessory dwelling units on parcels created under the new state Starter Home Revitalization Act (SB 1123), to bar subsequent SB 9 lot splits on those parcels, and to prepare objective design standards and a staff process to evaluate and, when justified, invoke the law's safety exception for wildfire/evacuation risk.

Orinda City Council is taking a stand against potential wildfire risks by limiting accessory dwelling units in new subdivisions and prioritizing public safety measures.

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Orinda officials press BART after workshop outlines possible station closures and large service cuts After a BART workshop showed scenarios of station closures and steep service cuts if a regional revenue measure fails, Orinda council requested further analysis of local economic and ridership impacts and discussed communications and regional coordination to protect the city’s station.

Orinda officials are sounding the alarm as potential BART station closures loom, threatening local businesses and increasing traffic chaos.

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Residents Express Concerns Over Delays in Local Construction Projects Public expresses frustration as construction delays halt progress for hours.

Orinda's City Council is alarmed by the silence from residents on crucial construction projects, raising urgent questions about community engagement and communication.

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Mayor discusses $20M storm drain upgrades and geospatial mapping with commission Mayor addresses storm drain costs and presents questions on geospatial mapping usage.

Orinda City Council is tackling a $40 million storm drain upgrade to prevent flooding, while exploring innovative geospatial mapping for better safety!

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