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.

Friday, February 4, is the deadline to submit an application for the Piedmont’s Municipal Tax Review Committee.  This committee reviews the financial situation of Piedmont and  makes a recommendation to the City Council on whether or not to ask voters to consider a parcel tax.  Serving on the committee allows citizens to become informed and involved in this important decision.  Find out more information here. To apply, download the application and return it to the Office of the City Clerk, 120 Vista Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94611.

The Moraga Canyon Sports Fields Complex (also known as Blair Park) is on a fast track for review by the City’s commissions.  According to the January 5 Minutes of the Park Commission, the project is on the agenda of both the Park Commission and the Planning Commission in February.  The Park Commission hearing was originally scheduled for February 2, but was rescheduled for February 17, 2011 at 5:30 pm in the City Hall after the story poles are erected.  The Planning Commission hearing is scheduled for February 24 at 6:30pm. > Click to read more…