May 2 2021
Housing Element Consulting Services $691,230
City Council Meeting Monday, May 3. 2021
On March 1, 2021, the City Council approved the issuance of a Request for Proposals for Professional Services to Update the Piedmont Housing Element for the 6th Cycle/2023-2031. Only one firm submitted a proposal of services.
The City Administrator recommends an agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. (LWC) in the amount $691,230 for services related to a Housing Element update.
State law requires every city and county in California to adopt a housing element of its general plan. The law also provides for periodic updates of the housing element. Piedmont has updated its Housing Element on five previous occasions. Piedmont did not contest its housing allocation of 587 new housing units.
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) upcoming “round six” Housing Element update covering the time frame 2023-2031 began with the adoption of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). Piedmont’s allocation jumped to 587 housing units, compared to 60 units in RHNA 5, the 2014-22 planning period.
The next step is preparation of the Housing Element Update, the environmental documentation, and the Update’s submittal and review for certification by HCD. The deadline for adoption of the Update is January 31, 2023. State law provides a penalty if the update is not adopted within 120 days after the deadline. That penalty is a requirement for an update every four years rather than every eight years if the update is adopted on time.
Consideration of a Consulting Services Agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $691,230 for Services Related to a Housing Element Update
Comments to the City Council – citycouncil@piedmont.ca.gov
Jun 18 2019
Based on a plan developed by Piedmont residents William Blackwell and Chuck Oraftik in 2009-2010, the City has been pursuing enlargement of Coaches Field on Moraga Avenue across from Blair Park that will allow use by baseball, soccer, and other field sports.
To enlarge the playing surface the new plan calls for cutting into the hillside located adjacent to the Corporation Yard at Red Rock Road and Moraga Avenue, adding night lighting, and increasing the number of available parking spaces.
To view the staff report and the concept plan for Coaches Field produced by Callander & Associates, click below:
06/17/19 – Receipt of a Report Regarding the Concept Plan for the Coaches Field Expansion by Callander & Associates
With the acceptance of the design concept by the City Council, environmental work is being sought. Click below to read the Request for Proposals.
06/17/19 – Consideration of the Issuance of a Request for Proposals for CEQA Services for the Coaches Field Renovation Project
May 10 2019
CIP Recommendations: Yes to improvements for Piedmont Middle School courts for pickleball usage, license plate readers at all Piedmont entrances, drinking fountain in Piedmont Main Park for dogs and people – No to Blair Park and Witter Field improvements.
The CIP Review Committee recommendations will be discussed as part of the Piedmont Proposed FY 19-20 Budget Presentation and Workshop Saturday, May 11, 9 am Piedmont Police Department Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
CIP Review Committee recommendations with respect to the 9 new 2019-20 resident proposals can be summarized as follows:
The following 3 proposals can move forward with City Council support:
-Renovation of PMS Hard-courts
-Installation of ALPRs at Piedmont Entrances
-Installation of a drinking fountain (for humans and dogs) in Piedmont Park
The following 3 proposals are recommended as meritorious but requiring additional study from public safety and/or public works:
-Two related Wildwood Gardens proposals
-Development of a landscape triangle at Blair and Calvert Court
The following 3 proposals are determined to need direction from City Council:
– Blair Park proposals for donated fencing and parking improvements
– Two related Witter Field proposals
READ the agenda below for the Council Budget Work Session when the Council will consider all CIP proposals and department budgets:
http://www.ci.piedmont.ca.us/html/govern/agendas/2019-05-11_special.pdf
READ the full CIP Review Report for 2019 below:
CIPreviewreport 2019
Minutes, broadcasts, and recordings were not made of any of the CIP Review meetings. Staff reports were not publicized.
Recordings and broadcast will not be made of the Saturday, May 11, 2019 Council Budget Workshop held at 403 Highland Avenue in the Emergency Operations Center of the Piedmont Police Department. The public is welcome to attend and participate.
READ the full staff 2019-20 Budget recommendations including fees, permits, salaries, benefits, use of City property, tax rates, personnel, etc. – http://www.ci.piedmont.ca.us/finance/budget/19-20/19-20_budget.shtml
Mar 27 2019
- Middle School courts repaved for Pickleball purposes
- Wildwood Gardens streets changed to one way
- Stairway to Oak Avenue from Wildwood Gardens
- Fencing and improvements to Blair Park along Moraga Avenue
- Improvements to Witter Field drainage and various enhancements
- Water fountain in Piedmont Park near Witter Field for dogs and people
The purpose of the CIP Review Committee and citizen proposed projects can be read by clicking below:
Revised Proposal worksheet can be read by clicking below.
Various City Wide projects are: Aquatic Center, Linda Beach Park, Recreation Center and Veterans Hall improvements, Coaches Field improvements including lights, and Public Security Cameras.
The Committee meetings are open to the public and any resident that wants to attend is welcome. The next meeting is scheduled for April 9th at 7 pm in the City Council conference room to the left as you enter Piedmont City Hall, 120 Vista Avenue. Recordings of the meeting are not made and there are no broadcasts or minutes of the meetings.
For more information, contact Nancy Kent at NKent@piedmont.ca.gov
Jan 29 2019
I’m all in favor of youth sports; however, when Coaches Field was first conceived and approved by our city council, the neighbors above strenuously objected to field lights. The project was approved with the express promise from the council that lights would never be put on the field. That promise is as valid today as when it was made.
A few years ago, the request to put lights on the field was put before the council. When reminded of the commitment to those who would be most impacted, the spokesperson for the youths’ sports league responded that promises were made to be broken. What an appalling role model for our community’s children. With the latest plan that will be coming up for approval, it appears that this sentiment has gained traction.
We as a community should honor our promise to the neighbors of Coaches’ Field. When the children who utilize the field ask why there are no lights on the field, they should be told that there has always been a high demand for playtime on our city’s fields, however, a promise was made when the field was developed, and that promise is being honored. Isn’t that the take away that we all want our children to have? Promises are just that, and a person of integrity always honors his or her promise.
Anne Cobbledick Gritzer
Opinions expressed are those of the author.
