City of piedmont
City Council Agenda
Monday, February 2, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 120 Vista Avenue, Piedmont, CA
Piedmont City Council meetings are conducted in person at City Hall Council Chambers. As a courtesy, and technology permitting, members of the public may participate virtually. However, the City cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will be uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time. Please see the end of the agenda for information on how to participate virtually.
Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance
Public Forum This is an opportunity for members of the audience to speak on an item not on the agenda.
Presentations Proclamation for Black History Month
Consent Calendar
1. Approval of Resolutions to: (1) Approve Job Classifications and Set Compensation and Employment Terms for the New Building Inspector and Permit Technician, and add both classifications to the Unrepresented Professional, Technical and Supervisory Unit; (2) Approve Revised Job Classification for Police Officer Academy Trainee Position 0750-0582
Regular Agenda
2. Public Hearing – Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the Piedmont Objective Design Standards; Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 788 N.S. Amending the City Code Chapter 17, and Consideration of a Resolution Amending the Piedmont Design Standards and Guidelines 0705
3. Public Hearing – Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 789 N.S. Amending Divisions 17.38 Accessory Dwelling Units, 17.62 Notice Requirements, 17.78 Appeals; Calls for Review; and 17.90 Definitions; Measurements of Chapter 17 of the Piedmont City Code and Finding that the Ordinance is Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act 0705
4. Consideration of a Consulting Services Agreement with Economic & Planning Systems, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000 for Services Related to the Preparation of a Request for Proposals/Qualifications and Review of Responses for the Moraga Canyon Specific Plan Area 0045
Announcements, Reports from Councilmembers, and Discussion of Future Agenda Items Adjourn
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Any member of the public who needs accommodations should email the City Clerk at [email protected] or call (510) 420- 3040 and best efforts will be made to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible in accordance with the City procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests. Information about reasonable accommodations is available on the City website at https://piedmont.ca.gov. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II] In accordance with G.C. Sec. 54954.2(a) copies of this notice and agenda were posted on the City Hall bulletin board and also in the Piedmont Police Department on January 29, 2026.