Orinda City Council, May 5, 2026
The council approved a decrease to the prima facie speed limit on Orchard Road by a 3 to 1 vote and discussed the fiscal year 26-27 mid-cycle budget update and capital improvements projects.
2 h 53 min in session · date on the body’s own agenda listing
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The meeting, in short
The council approved a decrease to the prima facie speed limit on Orchard Road by a 3 to 1 vote and discussed the fiscal year 26-27 mid-cycle budget update and capital improvements projects. 50:52
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I'm gonna piggyback on Council Vice Mayor's thought that enforcement is the underlying answer. And it seems like we should be trying to enforce the 25 mile an hour before we reduce the speed limit.Janet Riley · Councilmember1:12:49
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