Jul 2 2021

Fire Risk Closure of Grizzly Peak July 4th

Don’t Go to Grizzly Peak to Watch Fireworks

Grizzly Peak is a popular viewing spot for Bay Area fireworks but the Fire Risk is too great to allow non-residents to gather there on the 4th of July.  In response to significant regional concerns about fire safety and emergency vehicle access, Grizzly Peak Blvd. between Skyline Blvd. and Centennial Dr. will be closed to all thru automobile traffic along the following roads from 5 am July 4th through 5 am July 5th. Additionally, the following intersections will have electronic signage and personnel on hand to prevent thru traffic from entering:

  • Grizzly Peak / Centennial Dr
  • Grizzly Peak/ S Park Dr
  • Grizzly Peak/ Lomas Cantada
  • Grizzly Peak/ Claremont
  • Grizzly Peak/ Skyline

Fireworks are illegal in Piedmont.

PIEDMONTERS ARE REMINDED OF THE FIRE DANGER FROM FIREWORKS.

 The Piedmont Police and Fire Departments stand ready to handle calls related to the use of fireworks within Piedmont.  

Safety for all is paramount on July 4th.

HAPPY JULY 4TH!

Jul 2 2021

Katrina Morris New Recreation Supervisor

PRD’S KATRINA MORRIS PROMOTED TO RECREATION SUPERVISOR
The Piedmont Recreation Department is excited to announce the promotion of Katrina Morris to Recreation Supervisor.
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Katrina joined the Department as a Recreation Leader at Havens Schoolmates in 2004, her creativity, natural leadership qualities, and love for kids helped her develop into a key staff member in the Schoolmates program.
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Katrina continued to move up in the Department becoming the Assistant Site Coordinator at Beach Schoolmates, Site Coordinator at Wildwood, and most recently the Schoolmates Childcare Program Coordinator. Katrina has also directed many of the Departments summer camps including Healthy Hoppers, Cre8tive Design, along with being a creative force in the magic and success that is Camp Everything! This past fall Katrina was selected to represent the City of Piedmont in the Alameda County Leadership Academy.
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In her position as Recreation Supervisor, Katrina will supervise PRD’s Preschool Programs and continue her work with the Schoolmates programs.
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“I am excited to acquire new responsibilities and to continue my work in the department. I fell in love with the importance of play and this community in 2004, and will continue to nurture and grow our childcare programs,” said Katrina Morris.
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“I am so thrilled Katrina is our newest Recreation Supervisor,” said Recreation Director Chelle Putzer. “She brings not only 17 years of experience to the position but a true passion and love of working with children!”
Jul 1 2021

July 4th 2021 Pancake Breakfast

Typically a July 4th Pancake Breakfast has been served in the Piedmont Veterans Hall; however, this July 4th, 2021, the Piedmont Community Service Crew (PCSC) will serve pancakes to the community on:

Waldo Avenue between 9 a.m. and 12 noon on Sunday, July 4th.

Children’s games, generous full breakfasts, arts and crafts will be a part of the “block party” open to the public.  Servers will be fully vaccinated and wear masks and gloves.

Tickets are $15 for people age 14 and older.  Younger children are $10 each.

Funds raised will be used by the PCSC toward community efforts. 

– Parade Caravan –

Note:  There is no parade this year on Highland Avenue due to Covid complications.  A caravan of a select group of vehicles and a band will snake around Piedmont streets starting at noon.  

Jul 1 2021

Former City Administrator Returns to Piedmont

Paul Benoit, Piedmont’s prior City Administrator, has partially stepped into the role of Sara Lillevand, Piedmont’s current City Administrator.  Lillevand has taken a leave of absence, utilizing her vacation and other time off to attend to family matters.

Benoit, already under contract with the city to advise on the new Municipal Pool project, was granted by the City Council an increase in his hourly compensation from $111 to $116 per hour with a maximum additional amount of $4,800.   Staff report > https://piedmont.ca.gov/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=17755781

The Council did not give Benoit the full authority and power afforded the City Administrator under the Piedmont City Charter, as he will be assisting Lillevand.

While assisting Lillevand, Benoit will be residing in Piedmont.

Jul 1 2021

City Council and Park Commission Meetings Cancelled July 6 and July 7

Following the Sunday, 4th of July Holiday, City Offices will be Unavailable and Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings of the City Council (July 6) and Park Commission (July 7) are Cancelled.

The next City Council meeting will be Monday, July 19.  The next Park Commission meeting will be Wednesday, August 4.

The City of Piedmont plans to reopen City offices to the public on Monday, July 12th

We look forward to serving Piedmonters again in person. In consideration for the health of our community, when entering City buildings, masks are required for people who are unvaccinated and appreciated for those who are. There may be some changes to the way our facilities operate, but Piedmonters can continue to expect the same high level of customer service they’re used to.
Services which have been made available online during the pandemic will continue to be available electronically. We look forward to announcing some additional ways the community can conveniently access and schedule city services in the near future!
City of Piedmont Announcement
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