PIEDMONT CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Minutes for Monday, May 6, 2024
A Regular Session of the Piedmont City Council in the City Hall Council Chambers, 120 Vista Avenue, was held on May 6, 2024. In accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was posted for public inspection on May 2, 2024.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Cavenaugh called the Regular Session meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Jennifer Cavenaugh, Vice Mayor Betsy Smegal Andersen, and Councilmembers Jennifer Long, Conna McCarthy, and Tom Ramsey Staff Present: City Administrator Rosanna Bayon Moore, City Attorney Michelle Marchetta Kenyon, Public Works Director Daniel Gonzales, Recreation Director Chelle Putzer, Chief of Police Jeremy Bowers, Finance Director Michael Szczech, and City Clerk Anna Brown
PUBLIC FORUM Public Comment was received from:
Ralph Catalano referred to communications he received in a public records request and requested further information to clarify the relationship between the Moraga Canyon Specific Plan and application for Measure A-1 funding.
Pam Hirtzer expressed support for Ray Catalano’s comments.
Jean Hansen advocated for practices that support human and environmental health for building products, and suggested the City of Piedmont join the Heath Product Declaration Collaborative. (HPDC)
Maria Henderson, AC Transit, provided an update of the revised bus service ReAlign Plan and a website for more information at
www.actransit.org/realign and announced public workshops to review the proposal and a comment period.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS Mayor Cavenaugh presented a proclamation in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month which was accepted by community member Nicki Gilbert.
Mayor Cavenaugh presented a proclamation in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Heritage Month which was accepted by Cassindy Bierhaus and members of the Piedmont Asian American Club.
Mayor Cavenaugh presented a proclamation in recognition of Wildwood Elementary School’s 100th Anniversary, which was accepted by Wildwood Elementary School Principal, Melissa Daymond. Dr. Jennifer Hawn, Piedmont Unified School District Superintendent, provided additional remarks.
Recreation Director Chelle Putzer presented awards to Piedmont’s Pop-Up Putt Putt in the Park Awardees:
So Piedmont - Pike and Phillips Families: “Piedmont is the G.O.A.T.” Best Kid Theme - Barry Fischer of Very Barry Labs: “Pee-Wee Fairway” City Council Minutes
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Best Use of Recycled Materials - Dick Carter, Jenny Fienberg, Becca Posamentier: “Magnolia Avenue”
CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
Minutes Approval of the Minutes for the Special and Regular City Council Meetings of 4/15/2024
Adoption of
Resolutions to
Approve Job
Classifications
Consideration of Adoption of Resolutions to: (1) Approve Job Classifications and Set Compensation and Terms for the New Public Dispatch Supervisor Classification and Revised Recreation Supervisor Classification, Add the Public Dispatch Supervisor to the Unrepresented Professional, Technical and Supervisory Unit, Reclassify the Aquatics Supervisor to the Recreation Supervisor Classification, Rescind Resolution 12-2024 and Revise Resolution 97B-2021; (2) Approve the Revised Job Classification for the Police Captain Classification; and (3) Approve the Revised Job Classification for the Support Services Commander Classification
(0750)
There was no Public Comment received.
Resolution 22-2024
RESOLVED, that the City Council approves the Consent Calendar as presented.
Moved by Long, Seconded by McCarthy
Ayes: Andersen, Cavenaugh, Long, McCarthy, Ramsey
Noes: None
Abstain: None
REGULAR AGENDA The Council considered the following items of regular business:
Amendment to the
City’s Consulting
Contract for the
Piedmont Police
Dispatch Center
Modernization Project
Public Works Director Daniel Gonzales relayed the amendment scope for consideration of a first amendment to the City’s agreement with Coastland Engineering LLP to increase the contract not-to-exceed amount by $303,539 for the Piedmont Police Dispatch Center Modernization Project, and approval of an amended overall contract amount of $703,539. He noted the included services, budget, current project status summary, timelines, and a project completion target.
John Wanger, City Engineer, was available for questions.
There was no Public Comment received.
Resolution 23-2024
RESOLVED, that the City Council Approves the First Amendment to the City’s Agreement with Coastland Engineering LLP to Increase the Contract Not-To-Exceed Amount by $303,539 for the Piedmont Police Dispatch Center Modernization Project, and Approval of an Amended Overall Contract Amount of $703,539.
Moved by Ramsey, Seconded by McCarthy
Ayes: Andersen, Cavenaugh, Long, McCarthy, Ramsey
Noes: None
Abstain: None
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REPORTS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember McCarthy announced the Piedmont Fire Department placed first in all categories at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Big Climb Harbor at Oracle Park and noted firefighters who participated in the Recreation Department’s Play Like a Girl+ event.
Councilmember Ramsey reported on the Play Like a Girl+ event.
Councilmember Long reported on the Design Sustainability Awards event.
Vice Mayor Andersen recognized the Public Works Department for facilitating numerous spring events, Food Fest team, and Arbor and Earth Day event team. She announced the State of the City on May 7 at Community Hall at 5:30 p.m. and Art Hecht Volunteer of the Year Award presented by the school board to Sarah Pearson on May 8.
Mayor Cavenaugh announced her participation with Councilmember Long and two school board partners in an education event on May 17 for people interested in running for public office, acknowledged staff for assisting in the budget process and an upcoming public engagement meeting, and expressed gratitude for Piedmont police officers.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Cavenaugh adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m. to a Closed Session in the Conference Room which adjourned at 8:35 p.m. with no reportable action.