Orinda City Council · Meeting

Orinda City Council, Jul 7, 2026

The council approved amendments to Title 16 and Title 17 covering subdivisions and zoning, and received an overview of its proclamation practices from staff.

2 h 03 min in session · date on the body’s own agenda listing

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Posted as “Orinda City Council - July 7, 2026”

What happened

The meeting, in short

The council approved amendments to Title 16 and Title 17 covering subdivisions and zoning, and received an overview of its proclamation practices from staff. 39:03

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Who spoke

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Latika MalkaniCouncilmember · at least 14 min named
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  • 2% name said just before they spoke
  • 98% name said in the same meeting
First speaks at 14:36
Darlene K. GeeVice Mayor · at least 6 min named
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First speaks at 14:58
Cara HoxieCouncilmember · at least 1 min named
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Of the speech we named for Cara Hoxie here:

  • 24% name said just before they spoke
  • 76% name said in the same meeting
First speaks at 14:11
Janet RileyCouncilmember · at least 1 min named
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  • 100% name said just before they spoke
First speaks at 20:57
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