Orinda City Council, Mar 3, 2026
The council adopted the 2026 legislative platform, discussed the Infrastructure Committee report on a framework for acceptance of private roads, and held a study session on Senate Bill 1123.
3 h 54 min in session · date on the body’s own agenda listing
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The meeting, in short
The council adopted the 2026 legislative platform, discussed the Infrastructure Committee report on a framework for acceptance of private roads, and held a study session on Senate Bill 1123. 45:01
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What members said, in order
I wanted to take a moment to note for the record that the home my husband and I own in Orinda is located on a privately maintained road. That road is a cul-de-sac serving approximately 7 homes. We are not part of an HOA.Cara Hoxie · Councilmember1:09:04
I No, well, let me add one thing that, and again, you know, staff can, can provide you with a lot more detail. But again, remember, it's not that we don't take any of our road and infrastructure funding from our property taxes. We do.Darlene K. Gee · Vice Mayor2:06:46
I think that's so hard. I think the pavement is the easier aspect. Aspect of it. It's the storm drains because they're under the roads generally or next to them. They're harder. When they back up, it's usually a crisis, right? Because someone's house is getting flooded.Cara Hoxie · Councilmember2:44:37
I, I'm glad we're discussing this, and I'm happy to see where at least addressing these issues with a willingness to help homeowners, because I think that's what's been missing. Um, so I'm very appreciative of the work the Infrastructure Committee has done and the direction we're going, understanding that it's a long process.Cara Hoxie · Councilmember2:45:56
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