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Approval of the Minutes for the City Council Meeting of 12/16/2024
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Piedmont • 2025-01-21 • TBD
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What Happened
- City Council Meeting met on 2025-01-21. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on budget, fees, or fiscal policy, resolutions and council actions, and public forum public comment was received from: ken koretz expressed concern and opposition to building housing as part of the moraga canyon specific plan..
Key Decisions
- Consent Calendar consisted of the following items: Minutes Approval of the Minutes for the 12/16/2024 City Council Meeting Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 777 N.S. Approval of the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 777 N.S.
- Amending divisions 17.02 Title; Intent; City Charter, 17.30...
- Resolution 3-2025 City Council adopts the.
- Resolution No. 4-2025 WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1332, related to accessory dwelling unit approvals, was signed into law by the Governor on October 11, 2023; and WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 2533, related to legalization of unpermitted accessory dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit, was signed...
- Resolution No. 5-2025 City Council approves the Award of a Contract for the Grand Avenue Paving and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project to Rapid Grading Services in the Amount of $1,414,102; Approval of an Overall Construction Budget of $1,555,513; and a Finding that the Project is...
- PUBLIC FORUM Public Comment was received from: Ken Koretz expressed concern and opposition to building housing as part of the Moraga Canyon Specific Plan.
- ROLL CALL Mayor Betsy Smegal Andersen, Vice Mayor Conna McCarthey, Councilmember Jennifer Long, Councilmember Lorrel Plimier, and Councilmember Tom Ramsey Staff: City Administrator Rosanna Bayon Moore, Deputy City Attorney Deepa Sharma, Planning and Building Director Kevin Jackson, Fire Chief...
- 2 routine procedural actions were detected; routine meeting mechanics are not treated as the main public outcomes.
- 1 informational item is noted separately below.
Why It Matters
- This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action.
- Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated.
- These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up.
- Housing and General Plan actions affect how the city tracks housing obligations, land-use policy, and future development priorities.
Topics Discussed
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What Happens Next
- Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting.
- Housing Element and General Plan reporting continues through state-required submissions and future council updates.
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17.02
Title; Intent; City Charter,
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17.30
Parking, and
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Accessory Dwelling Units; to implement AB 2533, and SB 1211 0705
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Approval of the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 777N.S. - Amending divisions
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Approval of the Award of a Contract for the FY2024-25 Street Tree Pruning Project to Hercules Tree Services & Landscape Construction in the Amount of $137,999.34, Approving of an Overall Construction Budget of $151,800, and a Determination
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that the Project is Exempt from the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act 0045
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Approval of Appointment of City Council Liaisons to the Police and Fire Pension Board and City Investment Subcommittee 0085
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Acceptance of the FY 2024-25 Midyear Fiscal Report 0165
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Public Hearing for Consideration of a Resolution Amending the 2024-2025 City of Piedmont Schedule of Fees and Charges to Revise and Include Fees related to AB 1332 Pre-Approved ADU Requests and AB 2533 Legalizing Unpermitted ADU/JADUs 0465
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Consideration of the Award of a Contract for the Grand Avenue Paving and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project to Rapid Grading Services in the Amount of $1,414,102; Approval of an Overall Construction Budget of $1,555,513; and a Finding
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Regular Agenda: that the Project is Categorically Exempt Under CEQA Section 15301(c) 0045 Announcements, Reports from Councilmembers, and Discussion of Future Agenda Items Adjourn Members of the public may participate in the meeting virtually in the following...
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Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office during normal business hours.
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Regular Agenda: Such documents are also available on the City of Piedmont web site subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting. Any member of the public who needs accommodations should email the City Clerk at cityclerk@piedmont.ca.gov o...
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Govt.
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Code §54957.6) Agency Designated Representative(s): Charley Howard All Represented Labor Groups: Fire Captains - Firefighters Local 2683 IAFF, Firefighters Local 2683, IAFF, Piedmont Police Officers Association, Public Works SEIU Local 1021, General Employees...
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