Piedmont public meetings in 2023

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a five-year contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate reader services not to exceed $677,100. Other regular agenda items include a study session on the Housing Element and a budget amendment for the community pool project. The consent calendar includes an $89,649 ADA pathway contract and a $150,157 body-worn camera agreement with Axon. The council will also meet in closed session for labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021.

• Five-year agreement with Flock Safety for automated license plate reader services, not to exceed $677,100
• Study session on draft General Plan amendments, zoning revisions, and environmental review for the Housing Element
• Amendment to increase the total project contingency for the Piedmont Community Pool Project
• Contract award to MCE Corporation for Dracena Quarry Park ADA Pathway Project, $89,649 (consent)
• Master services agreement with Axon Enterprises for body worn cameras, $150,157.97 (consent)

The council unanimously approved a $1 million allocation from the Facilities Capital Fund for contingency costs on the Piedmont Community Pool project, increasing the total authorized construction budget to $25,091,550 and the total project budget to $29,967,550. They also approved a five-year, $677,100 agreement with Flock Safety for automated license plate reader services and several consent items including contracts for an ADA pathway, body cameras, and technology consulting. A study session on the Housing Element implementation was held with no decisions.

• Approved $89,649 contract for Dracena Quarry Park ADA Pathway project (5-0)
• Approved $150,157.97 master services agreement with Axon for body worn cameras (5-0)
• Approved $218,045 consulting agreement with ClientFirst Technology Consulting (5-0)
• Approved five-year $677,100 agreement with Flock Safety for ALPR services (5-0)
• Approved $1M contingency allocation for Community Pool project: $800,000 hard costs, $200,000 soft costs (5-0)

Park Commission Meeting

The Piedmont Planning Commission will hold study sessions on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Housing Element Implementation project and on updates to the Zoning Ordinance to implement state housing laws. The commission will also review a conditional use permit for Piedmont Shell Auto Care at 29 Wildwood Avenue and consider design review and variance applications for three residential properties. All items are informational or for review, with no final decisions expected.

• Study session on Draft Environmental Impact Report and General Plan amendments for Housing Element Implementation
• Study session on Zoning Ordinance updates including new division for urban lot splits and SB 9 compliance
• Review of conditional use permit #21-0335 for Piedmont Shell Auto Care at 29 Wildwood Avenue
• Variance and design review for 276 sq ft addition at 211 Crocker Avenue (VAR2023-011, DRPC2023-022)
• Design reviews for additions at 139 Arbor Drive (DRPC2023-023) and 359 El Cerrito Avenue (DRPC2023-026)

The Park Commission approved the removal of a liquidambar street tree on Park Way Frontage of 37 Mesa Avenue due to decay. The meeting also approved the November 1, 2023, minutes and discussed future Arbor and Earth Day events.

• Approved November 1, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved removal of liquidambar street tree at 37 Mesa Avenue (6-0)
• Discussed opportunities to memorialize Sidney Dearing family history
• Discussed Arbor and Earth Day 2024 plans
• Discussed Heritage Tree Nominations for 2024
• Received monthly maintenance report on tree planting and park upkeep

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to consider adopting the 2023 update to the City of Piedmont Emergency Operations Plan. The consent calendar includes approval of the November 20, 2023 meeting minutes. A ceremonial item includes badge pinning for new Fire Department personnel.

• Consideration of adoption of the 2023 update to the City of Piedmont Emergency Operations Plan
• Badge pinning ceremony for new Fire Department personnel
• Approval of City Council meeting minutes for November 20, 2023

The City Council approved the 2023 Update to the Emergency Operations Plan. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the November 20, 2023 meeting.

• Approved November 20, 2023 City Council minutes (4-0)
• Adopted 2023 Update to the Emergency Operations Plan (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The Piedmont City Council will hold a closed session to discuss existing litigation (Anant Ahuja et al. v. City of Piedmont) before the public meeting. The consent calendar includes second reading of an ordinance renewing the Municipal Services Special Tax effective July 2025 and a resolution calling a special municipal election on March 5, 2024, to continue the tax. Regular agenda items include an update on AC Transit's Realign bus service plan, a report on Housing Element program implementation, and the Police Department's third-quarter 2023 report.

• Closed session: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Anant Ahuja, et al. v. City of Piedmont, Case No. 23CV047492)
• Second Reading of Ordinance 771 N.S. – Renewal of the Municipal Services Special Tax effective July 1, 2025
• Resolution calling a special municipal election on March 5, 2024, to continue the Municipal Services Special Tax and rescind Resolution 70-2023
• Contract amendment with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. for services related to the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
• Presentation from AC Transit on the Realign Bus Service Network Plan Update

The City Council approved a resolution to hold a special election on March 5, 2024, to vote on renewing the Municipal Services Special Tax. The measure would extend the parcel tax for 12 years with annual rates between $743 and $1,254 per single-family parcel.

• Approved calling special municipal election for March 5, 2024
• Approved consolidation of special election with Presidential Primary
• Approved ballot measure to renew Municipal Services Special Tax for 12 years
• Approved contract amendment with Lisa Wise Consulting for Housing Element

City Council Meeting

The City Council will introduce and hold first reading of Ordinance 771 N.S. to renew the Municipal Services Special Tax (parcel tax), effective July 1, 2025. It will also consider a resolution approving procedural details for a special election on March 5, 2024, where voters will decide on the renewal. Consent items include a $773,885 contract for Oakland Avenue bulb-outs, a contract amendment for animal shelter services, and acceptance of Highland Guilford Steps improvements.

• Introduction of Ordinance 771 N.S. to renew the Municipal Services Special Tax (parcel tax)
• Resolution approving procedural details for the March 5, 2024 special election on the parcel tax
• Award of contract to Terocons, Inc. for Oakland Avenue Bulb-Outs and Nova/Magnolia Island Project: $773,885 contract, $851,274 total budget
• Contract amendment with City of Berkeley for animal shelter services: not to exceed $196,572 through June 30, 2026
• Acceptance of improvements for the Highland Guilford Steps Project

The City Council approved a special municipal election for March 5, 2024, to vote on renewing the Municipal Services Special Tax. The council also approved the Highland Guilford Steps Project and a contract amendment for animal shelter services.

• Approved Highland Guilford Steps Project acceptance (5-0)
• Approved Oakland Avenue Bulb-Outs contract ($773,885) (5-0)
• Approved animal shelter services contract amendment ($196,572) (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 771 N.S. for Municipal Services Special Tax renewal (5-0)
• Approved Special Municipal Election for March 5, 2024 (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor and Vice Mayor to prepare direct argument for tax renewal (5-0)

Park Commission Meeting

The Park Commission will receive an informational report on the Moraga Canyon Specific Plan, which plans for at least 132 housing units (including 60 affordable) on 18 city-owned acres near Moraga Avenue and Red Rock Road. Commissioners will discuss priorities for parks, open space, and recreation facilities in the study area. Other updates include tree removals, a bottle-filling station, and a memorial project.

• Informational report on Moraga Canyon Specific Plan (MCSP) to accommodate 132 housing units per Housing Element Program 1.L, with 60 affordable units
• Removal of Liquidambar street tree at 416 Park Way
• Dracena Park drought-related tree removals and replanting update
• Bottle-filling station at Beach Field project update
• Memorialization of Sidney and Irene Dearing family history at Triangle Park (Magnolia and Wildwood Avenues)

The Park Commission met to set the agenda for its December 6, 2023, meeting. The session included items regarding the approval of prior minutes, tree removal recommendations, and updates on local park history and maintenance.

• Agenda set for December 6, 2023 meeting
• Approval of November 1, 2023 minutes tabled
• Recommendation to remove Liquidambar Street tree noted
• Sidney and Irene Dearing family history memorialization update noted
• Arbor and Earth Day 2024 update noted
• Heritage Tree Nominations for 2024 update noted
• Monthly Maintenance Report for November 2023 noted

City Council Meeting

The Piedmont City Council will consider whether to direct staff to prepare a renewal of the Municipal Services Special Tax with an annual increase of CPI or 4% (whichever is less) and removal of the sunset clause. The council will also vote on contracts for sidewalk repair ($458,200) and street tree pruning ($199,176), and receive an update on the community pool project. Other items include the appointment of the city clerk and year-end appropriations.

• Renewal of Municipal Services Special Tax with potential CPI or 4% increase and removal of sunset clause
• Award of contract for 2023-2024 Annual Sidewalk Repair Program to Rosas Brothers Construction for $458,200
• Award of contract for FY2023-2024 Street Tree Pruning Project to The Professional Tree Care Co. for $199,176
• 2nd reading of Ordinance 770 N.S. to borrow funds from East Bay Community Energy for Piedmont Community Pool electrification
• FY 2022-23 year-end appropriations and transfers

The City Council directed staff to propose a 12-year Parcel Tax renewal for the March 5, 2024 election, with a potential increase of up to 30%. The Council also appointed Anna M. Brown as City Clerk and approved several infrastructure contracts and year-end financial transfers.

• Directed staff to place a 12-year Parcel Tax renewal measure on the March 5, 2024 ballot (5-0)
• Appointed Anna M. Brown as City Clerk with a monthly salary of $14,787 (5-0)
• Approved $458,200 contract to Rosas Brothers Construction for 2023-24 Annual Sidewalk Repair Program (4-0, 1 recused)
• Approved $199,176 contract to The Professional Tree Care Co. for FY2023-2024 Street Tree Pruning Project (5-0)
• Approved borrowing funds from East Bay Community Energy for Piedmont Community Pool electrification (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 Year End appropriations totaling $278,692 (4-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 Year End transfers of $1.5M to Facilities Capital Fund and $690,000 to Equipment Replacement Fund (4-0)
• Accepted improvements for 2022 Striping Project and 2022 Sewer Rehabilitation Project (5-0)

Park Commission Meeting

The Piedmont Park Commission will hear updates on several park projects, including tree removals and replanting at Dracena Park due to drought, ADA improvements at Crocker Park, and a bottle-filling station at Beach Field. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussion items and staff reports.

• Dracena Park drought-related tree removal and replanting update
• Crocker Park ADA improvements and pine tree removal update
• Removal of sequoia at Bellevue and Mountain Avenues traffic circle and replacement options
• Update on opportunities to memorialize Sidney and Irene Dearing family history at Triangle Park
• Update on Arbor and Earth Day 2024 planning

City Council Meeting

The Piedmont City Council will consider first reading of Ordinance 770 to borrow funds from East Bay Community Energy for electrifying the community pool, and approve a related electricity services agreement. The consent calendar includes acceptance of a $500,000 grant for the Piedmont Pedestrian Safety Project and new job classifications. Discussion also covers acceptance of the 2023/24 COPS grant and a sheriff's office MOU amendment.

• Introduction and 1st reading of Ordinance 770 to borrow funds from East Bay Community Energy for Piedmont Community Pool electrification
• Acceptance of $500,000 Alameda County Transportation Commission grant for the Piedmont Pedestrian Safety Project
• Approval of an agreement with Coastland Engineering for as-needed city engineering services
• Approval of new job classifications for Aquatics Supervisor, City Clerk, Communications Program Manager, and Video Communications Specialist/Television Station Manager
• Consideration of acceptance of 2023/24 COPS grant and approval of expenditure plan

The City Council approved accepting a $500,000 grant for pedestrian safety improvements and a $750,000 loan for the Piedmont Community Pool electrification project. The Council also approved new job classifications and accepted a $100,000 public safety grant.

• Approved Consent Calendar items (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 Alameda CTC grant for Piedmont Pedestrian Safety Project (5-0)
• Approved $750,000 loan from EBCE for Piedmont Community Pool electrification (5-0)
• Approved Electricity Services Agreement with EBCE (5-0)
• Approved CEQA exemption for pool electrification (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 COPS grant for Police Department (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to MOU with Alameda County Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved new job classifications for Aquatics Supervisor and others (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a second reading to adopt Ordinance 769, which amends municipal code regarding ministerial design review permits, ADUs and junior ADUs, pre-approved plans, and objective standards for multifamily and mixed-use buildings. On consent, the Council will also accept improvements for the 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project and approve contract amendments for dispatch center design and ADU incentives. The regular agenda includes consideration of parking and traffic changes on Guilford Road and receipt of the Police Department's second quarter 2023 report.

• Second reading of Ordinance 769 on ADUs, design review, and objective standards
• Acceptance of improvements for the 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
• Contract amendment with COAR Design Group for Dispatch Center Remodel
• Contract amendments with Lisa Wise Consulting for ADU incentives and multifamily standards
• Consideration of parking and traffic changes on Guilford Road

The City Council approved changes to parking and traffic on Guilford Road to address safety concerns. The Council also approved the Consent Calendar, which included the approval of a contract amendment for the Dispatch Center Remodel Project. The Council received the Police Department's 2nd Quarter Report.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved parking and traffic changes on Guilford Road (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment for Dispatch Center Remodel Project
• Approved contract amendment for ADU Incentives and Multifamily Objective Design Standards
• Received Police Department 2nd Quarter Report
• Directed staff to examine parcel tax renewal for public safety
• Directed staff to evaluate declaring a State of Emergency
• Directed staff to convert Crime Response Plan into action item list

Park Commission Meeting

The Park Commission will consider a recommendation for Crocker Park Pathway Repair and ADA Improvements, including a new ADA parking space, seating area, and pathway sections. Other updates include Dracena Park drought-related tree removals and replanting, native garden renovations, and installation of a bottle filling station at Coaches Field. The commission will also discuss memorializing the Dearing family history at Triangle Park and review a tree inventory report.

• Consideration of Crocker Park Pathway Repair and ADA Improvements, including new ADA parking and seating
• Dracena Park drought-related tree removals (25-30 dead conifers) and replanting plan
• Native Garden renovations with Piedmont Beautification Foundation and Garden Club
• Installation of bottle filling station at Coaches Field, funded by CalRecycle grant and PBF donation
• Update on opportunities to memorialize Sidney and Irene Dearing family history at Triangle Park (Magnolia & Wildwood Avenues)

The provided minutes for the September 6, 2023, meeting list agenda items but do not record any votes, approvals, or specific outcomes. The document is a draft listing of topics discussed and updates provided.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 769, which adds ministerial design review permits, amends ADU regulations, adopts updated design standards, and implements objective standards for multifamily and mixed-use buildings. Consent items include a $421,550 budget amendment for the community pool's competition lighting and scoreboard, funded by PRFO, and a design for ADA access to Dracena Park's off-leash area. The council will also consider the future use and restriping of Linda Beach tennis courts. A closed session on anticipated litigation is scheduled before the regular meeting.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 769 on ministerial design review, ADUs, and design standards
• Approval of $421,550 budget amendment for Piedmont Community Pool competition lighting and scoreboard, funded by PRFO
• Approval of a design for ADA access to Dracena Park’s off-leash area
• Consideration of future use and restriping of Linda Beach tennis courts
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (one potential case)

The City Council approved the dedication and restriping of Linda Beach Tennis Courts for pickleball play. The Council also introduced new design standards for multifamily and mixed-use buildings and approved several park and infrastructure projects.

• Approved dedicating and restriping Linda Beach Tennis Courts for pickleball (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 769 regarding design review permits and ADU provisions (5-0)
• Adopted the City of Piedmont Design Standards and Guidelines (5-0)
• Approved $421,550 budget amendment for Piedmont Community Pool lighting and timing systems (5-0)
• Approved design for ADA access to Dracena Park’s off-leash area (5-0)
• Accepted improvements for the FY2022-2023 Street Tree Pruning Project (5-0)
• Approved City Council Minutes for 08/07/2023 (5-0)
• Found proposed design standard actions exempt from CEQA guidelines (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss and decide on several items including a consent calendar with resolutions for a voter-approved property tax levy for the Community Pool bonds and a declaration of restrictions on the Corey Reich Tennis Center parcel. A regular agenda item will consider the future use and restriping of Linda Beach Tennis Courts. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation.

• Resolution to levy property tax for voter-approved Piedmont Community Pool bonds
• Declaration of restrictions on Corey Reich Tennis Center parcel adjacent to pool parcel
• Consideration of future use and restriping of Linda Beach Tennis Courts
• Appointment of voting delegate and alternates for League of California Cities Annual Conference
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (two potential cases)

The document is an agenda for the August 7, 2023 Piedmont City Council meeting listing items for discussion and potential action, including consent calendar items and a regular agenda item on Linda Beach tennis courts. No actual decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded in the supplied text.

Park Commission Meeting

The commission will consider recommending a revised design for ADA-compliant access to the off-leash area at Dracena Park to the City Council. They will also get updates on park projects including the pedestrian bridge, Crocker Park path and ADA improvements, the Highland Guilford ribbon cutting, Dracena Park tree removals and path repair, native garden renovations, and bottle filling stations. Additionally, they will hear an update on Shakespeare in the Park on August 13 and the monthly maintenance report for June and July.

• Consideration of recommendation for ADA access design to Dracena Park off-leash area
• Update on Crocker Park Path and ADA Improvements
• Update on Dracena Park drought-related tree removals, replanting, and path repair
• Update on bottle filling stations
• Update on Shakespeare in the Park on August 13

The Park Commission unanimously approved an amended recommendation to the City Council for a pathway design and revegetation plan providing ADA access to Dracena Park's off-leash area. The commission also approved the June 7, 2023 meeting minutes. Updates were provided on several park projects including a pedestrian bridge replacement, Crocker Pathway, tree removals, and the Native Garden fencing.

• Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved amended recommendation for ADA access pathway design and revegetation plan for Dracena Park off-leash area (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider approving a consulting services agreement with JZMK Partners for up to $588,000 to prepare a Moraga Canyon Specific Plan. They will also receive updates on the Community Pool Project, the 6th Cycle Housing Element progress, and consider updated greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. Consent calendar items include approval of a replacement street sweeper purchase and appointment of an interim city clerk.

• Consideration of $588,000 consulting agreement with JZMK Partners for Moraga Canyon Specific Plan
• Update on the Piedmont Community Pool Project
• Progress report on the Piedmont 6th Cycle Housing Element
• Consideration of updated Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Targets in Climate Action Plan 2.0
• Approval of purchase of a replacement street sweeper

The council voted 5-0 to approve the consent calendar, which included appointing Sheri Hartz as Interim City Clerk effective August 5, 2023, purchasing a replacement street sweeper, renewing Proposition 218 tax collection certification, and adopting a social media moderation policy. Informational updates were given on the community pool project and housing element, and the Moraga Canyon Specific Plan consulting agreement was discussed but no vote was recorded.

• Approved appointment of Sheri Hartz as Interim City Clerk (5-0)
• Approved purchase of replacement street sweeper (5-0)
• Approved renewed Proposition 218 certification with Alameda County for tax collection (5-0)
• Approved Social Media Content Moderation Policy (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the FY 2023-2024 operating and other funds budgets, fee schedule, and levies for the Municipal Services and Sewer special taxes. Other agenda items include participation in ABAG/MTC grant programs for priority development sites and naming rights agreements for the community pool project. Consent items include approval of minutes and appointments.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2023-2024 operating budget and other funds budget
• Approval of FY 2023-2024 schedule of fees and charges
• Levy of FY 2023-2024 Municipal Services Special Tax and Special Municipal Sewer Tax
• Consideration of participation in ABAG/MTC Priority Development Area and Priority Sites Program for future grants, nominating two sites
• Consideration of naming rights agreements for the Piedmont Community Pool Project

The Piedmont City Council approved the 2023-24 operating and other funds budgets, along with updated fees. The council also levied a Municipal Services Special Tax and a Special Municipal Sewer Tax for the 2024 fiscal year.

• Adopted 2023-24 Operating Budget ($38.3M)
• Adopted 2023-24 Other Funds Budget ($38.5M)
• Approved updated fees and charges
• Set 2023-24 appropriation limit at $31.5M
• Levied Municipal Services Special Tax ($2.6M)
• Levied Special Municipal Sewer Tax ($3.1M)
• Nominated 22.6 acres for Priority Development Area
• Nominated 5.5 acres for Priority Development Area

Park Commission Meeting

The Park Commission will hear a presentation from Fire Chief Dave Brannigan on fire safety and park management. Commissioners will also receive updates on city park projects including pathway repairs, the Highland Guilford handrail and stair project, native garden renovations, Crocker Park paths, and bottle filling stations. Additional updates cover the Integrated Pest Management program, tree inventory progress, and monthly maintenance for parks, open spaces, and street trees.

• Fire Safety and Park Management Presentation by Fire Chief Dave Brannigan
• Park Pathway Repairs and ADA Ramps
• Highland Guilford Handrail and Stair Project
• Native Garden Renovations
• Update on City Integrated Pest Management Program

The Piedmont Park Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes from April 11 and May 3, 2023. Commissioners received presentations and updates on fire safety outreach, ADA transition planning for Dracena Park, city park projects (including handrail completion and bottle filling station), integrated pest management, and tree inventory. No substantive decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved meeting minutes of April 11 and May 3, 2023 (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2023-24 budget, including fee proposals and the levy of the Municipal Services Tax and Sewer Tax. The council will also consider a $334,947 contract extension for IT support services and approve consent items such as a $102,140 sidewalk repair contract and a $90,000 fire department vehicle purchase.

• Public hearing on FY 2023-24 budget, fee proposals, and tax levies
• Approval of $102,140.63 contract for 2023-2024 Annual Sidewalk Repair Program
• Approval of $334,947 twelve-month extension for IT support services with Computer Courage
• Approval of purchase and outfitting of a replacement Fire Department/City Pool vehicle up to $90,000
• Approval of a deed restriction as condition for Proposition 68 grant funding

The City Council approved the consent calendar, a $102,140 sidewalk repair contract, and a $334,947 IT support service extension. The council directed staff to amend the budget to add a dispatcher position and evaluate parcel tax revenue options.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved $102,140 sidewalk repair contract (5-0)
• Approved $334,947 IT support service extension (5-0)
• Approved $90,000 fire department vehicle purchase (5-0)
• Approved deed restriction for Proposition 68 grant (5-0)
• Approved continued participation in Alameda County Urban County (5-0)
• Directed budget amendment to add one dispatcher position (5-0)
• Directed budget committee to evaluate parcel tax revenue by September 2023

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar including approval of minutes, a street light maintenance agreement with Alameda County, a revised SB1 road maintenance project resolution for FY 2023-24, and a resolution adopting a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) impact analysis policy under CEQA. The regular agenda includes receiving a student presentation on Moraga Canyon from an affordable housing competition, receiving the 2023 annual progress report on the Housing Element implementation, and potential changes to Recreation Commission member terms.

• Approval of agreement with Alameda County Public Works for street light and traffic signal maintenance
• Approval of revised resolution designating projects for SB1 road maintenance for FY 2023-24
• Consideration of resolution adopting policy for analyzing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) impact under CEQA
• Receipt of winning graduate student presentation on Moraga Canyon from affordable housing competition
• Potential consideration of changes to Recreation Commission member terms

The City Council adopted a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) policy to comply with state CEQA guidelines and adjusted the term ending dates for two Recreation Commissioners. The Council also approved a traffic signal maintenance agreement with Alameda County.

• Adopted VMT policy to update CEQA transportation impact analysis (5-0)
• Adjusted Recreation Commissioner term ending dates to 2025 and 2026 (3-2)
• Approved traffic signal maintenance agreement with Alameda County (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items including SB 1 resolution and minutes (5-0)

Park Commission Meeting

The Park Commission will review the 2023 Heritage Tree Selections and plans for the Annual Arbor Day Celebration. They will also receive updates on several park projects including the Linda Off Leash Dog Park, Highland Guilford Handrail and Stair Project, Native Garden Renovations, and Park Pathway repairs. Additionally, a monthly maintenance report for March 2023 will be presented.

• Review of Heritage Tree Selections for 2023
• Review of Annual Arbor Day Celebration
• Update on Linda Off Leash Dog Park
• Update on Highland Guilford Handrail and Stair Project
• Monthly Maintenance Report for March 2023

The Commission reviewed the 2023 Arbor Day Celebration and received updates on several city park projects. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public forum, approve consent items including minutes, pavement project completion, date change for June meeting, and a second amendment for geotechnical services for the Community Pool Project. On the regular agenda, they will receive a presentation from East Bay Regional Parks District and consider contract amendments with Lisa Wise Consulting and Rincon Consultants for work related to the 6th Cycle Housing Element.

• Proclamation to Highlander Robotics Team
• Approval of acceptance of improvements for 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project and authorization to file Notice of Completion
• Approval of changing the second June council meeting to June 20 in observance of Juneteenth
• Approval of second amendment with Griffin Structures for geotechnical testing for Community Pool Project and amended contract budget
• Consideration of contract amendments with Lisa Wise Consulting and Rincon Consultants for 6th Cycle Housing Element work

The City Council unanimously approved amendments to contracts with Lisa Wise Consulting ($142,320) and Rincon Consultants ($177,136) for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update and environmental review. The consent calendar was also approved unanimously, including acceptance of the 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, a June meeting date change, and a second amendment for Griffin Structures at the Community Pool Project.

• Approved $142,320 amendment to Lisa Wise Consulting contract for Housing Element update (5-0)
• Approved $177,136 amendment to Rincon Consultants contract for Housing Element environmental review (5-0)
• Accepted 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project completion (5-0)
• Approved June 2023 meeting date change to June 20 (5-0)
• Approved second amendment to Griffin Structures agreement for pool project geotechnical services (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for 03/20/2023, 03/24/2023, 04/03/2023 (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a closed session to evaluate the city attorney and discuss potential litigation. On the regular agenda, they will consider forming a subcommittee on facilities renovation needs, a supplemental agreement for pavement restoration, and a resolution to join the Climate Mayors Network. They will also receive reports on military equipment policy and bond oversight.

• Closed session: city attorney performance evaluation and anticipated litigation
• Consent: receipt of Military Equipment Use Policy Report
• Consideration of supplemental agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering for FY 2023-24 Pavement Restoration Project
• Consideration of forming a subcommittee on facilities renovation needs
• Consideration of resolution to join the Climate Mayors Network

The City Council approved five resolutions, including a $186,600 contract with Coastland Civil Engineering for design of the FY 2023-24 Pavement Restoration Project. The council also formed a subcommittee on facilities renovation needs, approved a $259,250 contract for community pool inspection services, accepted the military equipment annual report, and authorized the mayor to join the Climate Mayors network. All votes were 4-0 with Councilmember McCarthy absent.

• Approved Resolution 25-2023: received military equipment annual report and found no need to modify policy (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-2023: $186,600 contract with Coastland Civil Engineering for pavement restoration project design (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 27-2023: formed Subcommittee on Facilities Renovation Needs with Mayor Cavenaugh and Councilmember Ramsey (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 28-2023: $259,250 contract with Coastland Civil Engineering for community pool project inspection services (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 29-2023: authorized mayor to join Climate Mayors network (4-0)

Park Commission Meeting

The Piedmont Park Commission will consider 2023 Heritage Tree nominations, elect a new chair and vice chair, and receive updates on the community pool project (including tree removals on Magnolia and Bonita avenues) and Linda Off Leash Dog Park closure. The meeting also covers Arbor Day celebration planning and street tree species selection.

• Election of new Chair and Vice Chair of the Park Commission
• Consideration of 2023 Heritage Tree nominations: 10 nominations including Coast Live Oak, Ceanothus, Copper Beech, Tasmanian Blue Gum, and others
• Receipt of report on Oak Tree Protection and Street Tree Removal on Magnolia and Bonita Avenues related to the Piedmont Community Pool
• Discussion of Linda Off Leash Dog Park closure and future rehabilitation options
• Update on Highland Guilford Handrail and Stair Project

The commission elected Tom Smegal as chair and Kimberly Moses as vice-chair by unanimous votes. It approved the March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 3 abstentions) and designated five Heritage Trees for 2023: Ceanothus Trees at Linda Kingston Triangle, Coast Live Oaks at Tot Lot, Mulberry Trees at Hampton Park, Cooper Beech at Crocker Park, and a single Palm Tree at the Recreation Building. The commission also received updates on Arbor Day plans, the community pool project, street tree inventory, and park maintenance.

• Elected Tom Smegal as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Kimberly Moses as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of March 1, 2023 (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved 2023 Heritage Trees designations (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a conceptual design for a traffic island at Nova Drive and Magnolia Avenue and could authorize proceeding to construction documents. Other items include an update from the Mosquito Abatement District, direction on memorializing the Dearing family history at Triangle Park, and a verbal update on the community pool project. The meeting also features proclamations to the high school basketball team and the retiring city administrator.

• Consideration of a conceptual design for a traffic island at Nova Drive and Magnolia Avenue, with authorization to proceed to construction documents for bidding
• Direction to staff on memorializing the Sidney and Irene Dearing family history at Triangle Park
• Update from the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District
• Verbal update on the Piedmont Community Pool Project
• Presentation of a proclamation to retiring City Administrator Sara Lillevand

The council approved Resolution 23-2023, adopting the conceptual design for a traffic island at Nova Drive and Magnolia Avenue and directing staff to complete bid documents. It also directed staff to develop high-level conceptual designs for a memorial honoring the Dearing family and to schedule a work session on city history and equity priorities. The council proclaimed April 5 as Sara Lillevand Day in recognition of the city administrator's retirement.

• Approved conceptual design for Nova/Magnolia traffic island (5-0)
• Directed staff to develop Dearing family commemoration designs and host community workshop
• Directed staff to schedule a Council Work Session on city history and equity priorities
• Proclaimed April 5 as Sara Lillevand Day

City Council Meeting

The Piedmont City Council will hold a public hearing on the 6th Cycle Housing Element and its associated environmental review. The council will also vote on the consent calendar, which includes the FY 2021-2022 audited financial statements and replacement radios for the fire department. A closed session will address a performance evaluation for the city attorney.

• Public hearing on the 6th Cycle Housing Element and CEQA Initial Study-Negative Declaration
• Vote to accept the FY 2021-2022 Audited Financial Statements
• Approval to purchase replacement radios for the Fire Department
• Closed session to evaluate the performance of the City Attorney
• Presentation of proclamations for the Piedmont High School Men’s Soccer Team and Red Cross Month

The Piedmont City Council approved two resolutions to adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element for 2023-2031, including a General Plan amendment and a CEQA Negative Declaration. The decision affirms the city's commitment to addressing the housing crisis and meeting state requirements.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-2023 for CEQA Negative Declaration (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-2023 for General Plan Amendment/Housing Element (5-0)
• Approved 6th Cycle Housing Element update (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The Piedmont City Council will consider a conceptual design for bulb-outs at Oakland Avenue/El Cerrito and Jerome Avenues and authorize proceeding to construction documents. They will also consider a $471,471 agreement with Bennett Engineering for Phase 6 Sanitary Sewer Project design. Consent items include consolidating parcels for the Community Pool Project and extending the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program.

• Resolution consolidating three parcels into two for Piedmont Community Pool Project, CEQA exempt
• Resolution extending Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program to May 31, 2033
• Conceptual design for bulb-outs at Oakland Avenue/El Cerrito and Jerome Avenues, authorization to proceed
• Agreement with Bennett Engineering for Phase 6 Sanitary Sewer Project design, $471,471
• Overall design budget of $510,285 for the sewer project

The City Council approved a design contract for the Phase 6 Sanitary Sewer Project and the conceptual design for pedestrian bulb-outs on Oakland Avenue. The Council also authorized parcel mergers for the new Piedmont Community Pool and supported the extension of a county abandoned vehicle program.

• Approved $471,471 design contract with Bennett Engineering for Phase 6 Sanitary Sewer Project (5-0)
• Approved total design budget of $510,285 for Phase 6 Sanitary Sewer Project (5-0)
• Approved conceptual design for bulb-outs at Oakland Avenue and El Cerrito and Jerome Avenues (3-0, 2 recused)
• Approved parcel merger and recordation of deeds for the Piedmont Community Pool project (5-0)
• Approved extension of the Alameda County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program (5-0)
• Approved Council Meeting Minutes for 02/06/2023 (5-0)

Park Commission Meeting

The Park Commission will receive updates on several ongoing projects, including ADA access improvements in city parks, the Linda Park lawn renovation and temporary reopening of the off-leash dog park, and plans for Arbor Day on April 27. Commissioners will also hear a presentation from PUSD students on grey water, discuss opportunities to memorialize the Dearing family at Triangle Park, and review heritage tree nominations due March 17.

• Presentation of $5,000 donation from Piedmont Garden Club for native garden renovation at Piedmont Park
• Update on Linda Park lawn renovation and temporary reopening of Linda Off Leash Dog Park
• Update on Highland Guilford handrail and stair project
• Update on Piedmont Park irrigation and native garden renovations with new fencing funded by Bates Family donation
• Bottle filling stations in various parks, first installation at Piedmont Park with donations and Cal Recycle grant

The Commission approved the minutes from the February 1, 2023 meeting. Other business consisted of staff updates on ADA access, park irrigation, and the temporary closure of Linda Off Leash Dog Park for rehabilitation.

• Approved meeting minutes of February 1, 2023 (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider appointing Rosanna Bayon Moore as City Administrator and approving her employment agreement. They will also receive a verbal update on the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031) and discuss forming a temporary Climate Action Advisory Committee. Consent items include terminating the winter storm emergency and re-establishing the Budget Advisory and Financial Planning Committee with modified terms.

• Appointment of Rosanna Bayon Moore as City Administrator and approval of employment agreement
• Verbal update on the 6th Cycle (2023-2031) Housing Element
• Consideration of forming a temporary Climate Action Advisory Committee
• Resolution terminating the local emergency for winter storms (proclaimed Jan 4, 2023)
• Resolution to rescind Resolution 120-14 and re-establish Budget Advisory and Financial Planning Committee with modified member terms

The City Council terminated a local emergency due to winter storms and approved the terms for a permanent Budget Advisory and Financial Planning Committee. The Council also appointed Rosanna Bayon Moore as the new City Administrator and discussed forming a temporary Climate Action Advisory Committee.

• Terminated local emergency due to winter storms (unanimous)
• Established permanent Budget Advisory and Financial Planning Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Rosanna Bayon Moore as City Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved City Administrator employment agreement (unanimous)
• Discussed formation of temporary Climate Action Advisory Committee

City Council Meeting

The Piedmont City Council will consider accepting a $410,117 tobacco grant from the California Department of Justice, awarding contracts for the Clean Water Program ($174,913 to Kimley-Horn) and the 2022 Striping Project ($71,665.50 to Chrisp Company), and reviewing the FY 2022-23 Mid-Year Fiscal Report and appropriations. The meeting also includes a proclamation of Black History Month and introduction of new employees.

• Consideration of acceptance of $410,117 California DOJ tobacco grant and MOU
• Award of $174,913 contract to Kimley-Horn for Clean Water Program and municipal regional permit compliance
• Award of $71,665.50 contract to Chrisp Company for 2022 Striping Project with $89,332.50 budget
• Review of FY 2022-23 Mid-Year General Fund Appropriations and Fiscal Report
• Proclamation of Black History Month and introduction of new employees

The Council unanimously approved four regular agenda items: accepting a $410,117 California DOJ Tobacco Grant to fund a juvenile liaison officer and vaping sensors, awarding a $174,913 contract to Kimley-Horn for Clean Water Program compliance, awarding a $71,665.50 striping project to Chrisp Company, and approving $195,000 in mid-year General Fund appropriations for Fire and Planning overtime. All votes were 5-0. The Council also approved the consent calendar and proclaimed February as Black History Month.

• Accepted $410,117 Tobacco Grant for police juvenile liaison officer and school vaping sensors (5-0)
• Awarded $174,913 contract to Kimley-Horn for Clean Water Program/MRP compliance (5-0)
• Awarded $71,665.50 striping contract to Chrisp Company for Moraga Ave, Lincoln/Sheridan, La Salle Ave (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 mid-year appropriations: $100,000 for Fire overtime, $95,000 for Planning part-time salaries (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and teleconference resolution renewal (5-0)

Park Commission Meeting

The Piedmont Park Commission will receive updates on several park projects, including the closure of the Linda Off-Leash Dog Park due to unsafe conditions and the temporary reopening of the Piedmont Park pedestrian bridge after a railing collapse. Commissioners will also discuss memorializing the Dearing family at Triangle Park, tree inventory, and Arbor Day plans. The meeting includes approval of the January 4, 2023 minutes.

• Approval of Park Commission minutes from January 4, 2023
• Update on removal and replanting of Liquidambar street trees on Selborne Dr.
• Update on memorializing the Sidney and Irene Dearing family history at Triangle Park (Magnolia and Wildwood Avenues)
• Linda Off-Leash Dog Park closure due to unsafe conditions on slippery slopes
• Pedestrian bridge in Piedmont Park reopened with temporary railing after railing collapse

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from January 4, 2023. Staff provided updates on various park projects including Linda Park dog park closures, Piedmont Park irrigation, and a pedestrian bridge reopening. The Commission will return to entirely in-person meetings starting in March.

• Approved January 4, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet in a special and regular session on January 17, 2023, with in-person and virtual options. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, a teleconference resolution, a side letter with SEIU Local 1021, council liaison assignments, and contracts for street tree pruning ($151,320) and sidewalk repair ($185,060). The regular agenda features an update on the Piedmont Community Pool fundraising campaign and naming agreements, a verbal update on the 6th Cycle Housing Element process, issuance of an RFP for the Moraga Canyon Specific Plan, and discussion of parking/traffic changes for pool construction.

• Award of contract for FY2022-2023 Street Tree Pruning Project to Professional Tree Care Co. for $151,320
• Award of contract for 2022-2023 Annual Sidewalk Repair Program to Rosas Brothers Construction for $185,060
• Update on Piedmont Community Pool Project fundraising and authorization to develop naming agreements for contributions of $250,000 or more
• Consideration of issuing a Request for Proposals for the Moraga Canyon Specific Plan
• Consideration of changes to parking and traffic in the Civic Center area to accommodate pool construction

The council unanimously approved several contracts and policy items. It awarded a $151,320 street tree pruning contract and a $185,060 sidewalk repair contract. It authorized staff to develop naming agreements for pool donations of $250,000 or more and authorized a request for proposals for the Moraga Canyon Specific Plan to guide development including affordable housing and community amenities.

• Approved consent calendar including teleconference meeting extension, SEIU side letter, and meeting start time change (5-0)
• Approved council liaison assignments for 2023 (5-0)
• Awarded FY2022-2023 Street Tree Pruning contract to Professional Tree Care Co. for $151,320 (5-0)
• Awarded FY2022-2023 Annual Sidewalk Repair Program contract to Rosas Brothers Construction for $185,060 (5-0)
• Authorized staff to develop naming agreements for Piedmont Community Pool donations of $250,000 or more (5-0)
• Authorized issuance of Request for Proposals for Moraga Canyon Specific Plan (5-0)

Park Commission Meeting

The Park Commission will receive updates on several park projects, including the closure of the pedestrian bridge in Piedmont Park after a railing collapse. Other updates cover tree removal on Selborne Dr., a memorial at Triangle Park, and renovation projects at Linda Park, Highland Guilford, Crocker Park, and Piedmont Park. The Commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. No new votes on major decisions are scheduled.

• Update on liquidambar street tree removal on Selborne Dr. (approved in prior meeting)
• Memorial opportunities for Sidney and Irene Dearing at Triangle Park (Magnolia and Wildwood Aves.)
• Linda Park lawn renovation and temporary closure of the off-leash dog park
• Highland Guilford handrail and stair project – notice to proceed issued
• Pedestrian bridge replacement in Piedmont Park funded by Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant

The Park Commission approved the minutes from its December 7, 2022 meeting. No other substantive votes were taken; remaining agenda items were informational updates on tree removal, park projects, and memorial opportunities.

• Approved December 7, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)