Citizen asks why 2010 EIR Traffic Review was not made public during Moraga Canyon/Blair Park EIR hearings –

During the discussion of a risk management policy for major Piedmont projects at the April 1, 2013 Council meeting, Piedmont resident Rick Schiller criticized City staff for “withholding” a City-authorized 2010 traffic study report of Moraga Ave.  The report by WILTEC Engineers was procured by the City Administration at a critical point during the controversial Blair Park/Moraga Canyon sportsfield deliberation. > Click to read more…

Once again, Piedmont is receiving attention as an exclusive, wealthy city concerned about others coming into the community.

The CBS San Francisco affiliate broadcast a report titled, “Piedmont hoping to curb burglaries with crime cameras at city limits.”  According to the Wednesday, April 3 newscaat, “Now Piedmont, which is entirely surrounded by Oakland wants to put cameras at all its 30 street-entry points, to trace robbery suspects.”  Piedmonters Lindsay Barstow and John Kelson as well as the Police Chief express support for License Plate Readers (LPRs) on CBS. > Click to read more…

Citizen letter to the City Council, as it continues to consider adopting a Risk Management Policy – 

Dear Piedmont City Council,

re: April 1, 2013 Risk Management Policy Agenda Item

City Policy of enforcing agreements: This aspect is not included in this policy report. As of June 2012, PRFO  [Piedmont Recreational Facilities Organization] owed the City $220,000 with $31,400 in additional legal costs directly incurred as a result of their project through November 2012. What is the City Policy in regards to enforcing arbitration clauses in signed agreements? > Click to read more…

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Unused or outdated prescription drugs can be dropped off at the Piedmont Police Department on Saturday, April 27 between 10 am and 2 pm. Properly disposing of medications can be a challenge, as most drug stores will not accept them, and other methods of disposal pose potential health and safety hazards. The service offered by the Police Department is conveniently located in the center of Piedmont. > Click to read more…

Proposals Invited for 801 Magnolia East Wing

Sewers, Pensions, Public Employee Pension Reform Act, Piedmont Police and Fire Pension Plan,  and Actuarial Valuation of Retiree Medical promise an important Piedmont financial planning meeting.

On Tuesday, April 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room, the Budget Advisory and Financial Planning Committee will consider items critical to Piedmont’s financial stability.  The public can attend and participate in the meeting.  There will be no audio or written record kept of meeting discussion or presentations. Additionally, no broadcast via the internet or cable TV will be available. Staff reports have not been distributed.  Verbal presentations are expected at the meeting. > Click to read more…

Teacher Contract Openers, Measure A Tax Review Subcommittee, Modernization Plans, Next Year School Calendar – all on agenda – 

The Piedmont Unified School District Board will consider the following items, among others, at its April 10 meeting in City Council Chambers, 120 Vista Avenue, starting at 7:00 pm.
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Public Safety Committee to discuss benefits and appropriateness of License Plate Readers in Piedmont – 

On Thursday, April 4, at 5:30 p.m., the Committee will meet in the Council Chambers, 120 Vista Avenue, to consider:

•  Update on Neighborhood Watch Meetings
•  Discussion of License Plate Readers for Piedmont
•  Discussion of Home and/or Private Surveillance Camera Systems
•  Discussion of Harvest Festival Event Planning
•  Discussion of Piedmont Safety Committee Charge

Staff reports are  not available as of this date, nor is information on whether the meeting will be broadcast via KCOM or streamed live on the internet.  The public can participate in the meeting at City Hall.

After a presentation by Piedmont Police Chief  Riki Goede at a recent City Council meeting on the efficacy of placing License Plate Readers (LPR) at various streets leading into Piedmont, the City Council referred the matter to the Public Safety Committee for consideration and requested more information from staff on funding sources, using a sole source provider, the 3M company, and examples of effectiveness from other cities or communities similar to Piedmont.

Piedmont residents have expressed differing opinions about the LPR program. Some questioned the cost effectiveness of the $1 million-plus program, while others urged immediate installation of LPRs due to a number of recent home invasion robberies under gunpoint.

Read more about LPRs

Network of License Plate Readers Proposed for Piedmont