Update: December 9, 2020, Governor reversed order to close playgrounds.  Playgrounds will be open.

Alameda County Imposes Stricter Shelter In Place Requirements

Alameda County Order will become effective 12:01 a.m. on Monday, December 7, 2020  and remain in effect until January 4, 2021.  The Health Officers of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and Santa Clara Counties, along with the City of Berkeley announced their health jurisdictions will impose the provisions earlier than required by the State of California.

• Private gatherings are prohibited

• Social bubbles must be disbanded

• Closure of outdoor dining, personal care services, playgrounds, museums, zoos, wineries, and bars

In order to comply with the County mandates, “the City of Piedmont will close our playgrounds effective Monday, December 7th. The emotional and physical health of Piedmonters is important. We encourage outdoor recreation and at this time, parks, with the exception of playgrounds, will remain open for recreational use. “

2020-12-04 County Issues Stricter Shelter In Place Order

– Piedmont Public Safety Committee Meeting – 5:30 PM, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 –

Piedmonters now have a greater opportunity to learn more about public safety in Piedmont.

For years, Piedmonters could not observe from their homes and computers the Piedmont Public Safety Committee, however because of COVID-19 restrictions and the implementation of virtual meetings, anyone can observe and participate in the important discussions held by the committee.  According to a City source, the meetings are not recorded, because “they have never been recorded or broadcast.”

For information on observing and participating in the Dec. 3rd meeting, click the agenda link below:

PSC Agenda 2020-12-03

Zoom link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82492285610

1. Introduction of Interim Fire Chief Michael Despain

2. Approval of Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes for 9/24/2020

Public Safety 2020-09-24 DRAFT MINUTES 

3. Update on Police Department Strategic Plan

4. Update on Police Department Mental Health Call Response

5. Update on Public Safety Cameras

6. Introduction to Inside PPD

7. Report on COPS Funding

8. Update on COVID 19 & Health Order Compliance

9. Update on Get Ready Piedmont/Map Your Neighborhood

10. Consideration of 2021 Meeting Schedule

Editors Note: Written back-up information for the agenda items was not provided.