On February 9, 2011, the School Board will be presented with a powerpoint presentation on the use of bridge financing options to complete the final phase of school remodeling and seismic retrofitting.  Due to a delay in $4.9 million in State funding, the Board has a choice between delaying its final phase of work at Beach School or utilizing bridge financing Click to read more »

Commentary on the history and future of KCOM:

As heated public meetings concerning Blair Park/Moraga Canyon continue, and diverse cultural activities, such as the Lunar Year Celebration occur around town – not to mention the revving-up of various City committees, the vitality and commitment within our local television station, KCOM, in covering these events remains the same: plodding and non-committal.  In fact, while there is a dedicated core group of viewers who do watch KCOM’s coverage of select City and school events, many Piedmonters eschew the station’s limited programming – and some have no idea a local television station even exists.  And yet the stated purpose of KCOM, on its website, indicates a far broader goal of the station:

“KCOM-TV, Channel 27, is a government/education access station located in City Hall. Our purpose is to educate and inform the residents of Piedmont about their local government and its services and to Click to read more »

Piedmont’s annual recognition of the Lunar New Year is hosted this year by the Piedmont Asian American Club and the Piedmont Language School. To welcome  the Year of the Rabbit, come to Beach School Auditorium from 7:00 to 8:30PM on Friday, February 11, 2011. Click to read more »

Learn the facts and ask questions about the financial situation facing California public schools at a forum on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Piedmont Community Center, 711 Highland Avenue.

Three knowledgeable panelists — State Senator Loni Hancock, Tony Smith, Superintendent of the Oakland Unified School District, and Ray Gadbois, board memberof the Piedmont Unified School District — will offer insights and perspectives on school budget challenges, from the state viewpoint down to how two diverse local school districts, Oakland and Piedmont, are deploying their financial resources.

The program, “Making Resources Count: School Funding 101,” is sponsored by the Piedmont League of Women Voters, the Piedmont Educational Foundation, and the Piedmont Civic Association. Click to read more »

A letter on Legal Fees Related to the Moraga Canyon Sports Fields: Click to read more »

A Press Release received from Friends of Moraga Canyon:

Piedmont and Oakland residents will gather at Blair Park on Moraga Ave. on Saturday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. to get the facts about the proposed Moraga Canyon Sports Fields at Blair Park and to show support for saving the last remaining open space in Piedmont. Click to read more »

January 21 was the original expected installation date for the Moraga Canyon sports fields story poles with verification by Moran Engineering scheduled for the week of January 24.  The City received an email on Friday, January 21 from the project proponents advising Click to read more »

A News Release from Tim Rood, on behalf of the Piedmont Swim Club:

What Piedmont Swim Club Has Agreed to:

1.  We have agreed to a 15 year lease, which gives the city two buy-out rights.  First, if the city builds a new pool facility, it can terminate the lease, provided it gives each member of the club at the time of termination a pass to use the new pool free for one year.  Second, after five years, the city has an annual right to terminate the lease, if it gives each then member of the club a one-year free pass to continue to use Click to read more »

Deadline for filing applications:  Friday, March 4, 2011

Vacancies on Piedmont’s commissions and committees offer an excellent opportunity for Piedmonters to get involved in Piedmont activities important to the ongoing success and quality of the City.  These citizen volunteer positions allow individuals to use their abilities on a wide range of subjects.  Being on a commission or committee engages a person in a high level of civic involvement.

Each commission has a special role in making decisions and advising the City Council.  A full term on a commission last for 3 years with a two term limit.  Positions without an incumbent are ready opportunities for new participants.

• • CIP (Capital Improvement Program) Review Committee – 1 Vacancy, 1 Incumbent
  • Civil Service Commission – 1 Vacancy, 1 Incumbent
  • Park Commission – 2 Vacancies, 0 Incumbents
  • Parking Hearing Officer – 2 Vacancies, 2 Incumbents
  • Planning Commission – 2 Vacancies, 0 Incumbents
  • Recreation Commission – 3 Vacancies, 1 Incumbent

Applications must be submitted to City Hall prior to Friday, March 4, 2011.   Applicants will be interviewed by the City Council on Monday, March 21, 2011.  All applicants must meet this schedule.   See further information on commission duties or contact the City Clerk, John Tulloch, at 510/420-3040 or jtulloch@ci.piedmont.ca.us.