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 12 2019
On Saturday, May 18, at 10:00 a.m., the Public Works Department will host a walk on Magnolia Avenue to discuss the 47 liquidambar trees which are slated to be removed as a part of the 2018 Pavement Project.
The walk will begin at 10:00 am at the intersection of Hillside and Magnolia Avenues and will move down the length of the street. Neighbors and interested residents are invited to attend and join in conversation with city staff, the City Engineer, and the independent arborist who evaluated the trees.
When approving the 2018 Pavement Project, the City Council directed staff to, “…work with neighbors on Magnolia Avenue who are impacted by street tree removal to consider whether engineering and/or other accommodations can be made to preserve additional trees on this street.” This walk-through is being conducted to provide neighbors with an opportunity to share their feedback, which will be reviewed by staff and the City Engineer.
Below is a plan that identifies the trees reviewed in the arborist report and the trees proposed to be removed.
For further information, contact Director of Public Works Chester Nakahara at 420-3061 or via email at cnakahara@piedmont.ca.gov.
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READ the detailed staff and Arborist report on tree removal for Magnolia Avenue by clicking below:
http://www.ci.piedmont.ca.us/publicworks/docs/2019-05-01-magnolia-tree-report.pdf
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
Apr 28 2019
The Piedmont Park Commission will meet on Wednesday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 120 Vista Avenue. The meeting will be broadcast live on cable Channel 27 and on the City’s website.
Park Commission Agenda for May 1:
- Approval of Park Commission Minutes for April 3, 2019
- Receipt of a Report on Magnolia Avenue Tree Assessment
- Update on Lower Grand Avenue Triangle and Median Landscape Improvements
- Consideration of New Trash, Recycle, and Green Waste Containers for Outdoor Public Spaces
- Update on Hall Fenway Spring Plantings
- Update on Arbor Day 2019
- Monthly Maintenance Report: Park, Open Space, and Street Tree Update for the Month of April, 2019
READ the full agenda, minutes, and reports below: