Aug 6 2012
Sewer inspections are ongoing
If a home has a bathroom, plumbing fixture, or basement floor drain that is not used or is seldom used, traps should be filled by running water in the fixtures the day before scheduled smoke testing and on a monthly basis thereafter in order to prevent sewer gas from entering the home or office.
The testing is part of an ongoing monitoring and inspection program which the City has initiated to ensure sewer lines are not subject to storm water infiltration. Testing will occur Tuesdays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Notification will occur again one to two days before the test via door hangers that E2 employees will post as the work progresses.
These tests involve blowing harmless smoke into parts of the City sanitary sewer system to find damage, improper connections, and where unwanted storm water may be entering the City’s sanitary sewer system. As a result, smoke may be seen coming from roof vents, building foundations, catch basins, clean-outs, downspouts, broken sewer laterals or manhole covers. The smoke will not enter your home or business, if it is properly plumbed, vented, and the water traps contain water.
Click to read the Notice and Map regarding smoke testing.
For further information contact the Piedmont Public Works Department at 510/420-3070.
Jul 24 2012
Onlookers
A festive air prevailed as people waited along Piedmont streets to see President Obama and his entourage arrive on Monday, July 23. Motorcycles whizzed up and down Highland Avenue keeping pedestrians and cars off the street. Without notice of when the President would actually arrive, some people waited for over an hour to see the President. A tow truck removed the last remaining car on Highland Avenue, eventually all traffic was cleared and streets were blocked off to vehicles. On Sea View Avenue, the Piedmont Maintenance Department made four passes with the street sweeper.
A little after five o’clock, preceded by a motorcade, the President’s car came up Highland Avenue from Moraga Avenue. He was greeted by American flags, signs for Obama and Romney, and many onlookers. Through the thick car windows,
On Sea View Avenue, the President’s car was greeted by neighbors who gave a cheer and clapped when it arrived. After President Obama spoke to about 60 donors at the dinner party, he departed on a slightly different route to Highland Avenue, followed by a train of white vans full of reporters. Once again, waving onlookers caught a glimpse of the President.
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Department, City of Piedmont Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments, California Highway Patrol, Oakland Police Department, and the Secret Service, all played a role in providing a safe Piedmont visit for President Obama.
Jul 22 2012
Police Department public service notice explains numerous no parking signs along streets in Piedmont.
INFORMATION FOR STREET PARKING PROHIBITION ON 07-23-2012
The visit by a high profile person to Piedmont has necessitated that several streets in Piedmont be posted “NO PARKING – TOW AWAY ZONE” for a six(6) hour duration on Monday afternoon, July 23, 2012.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR STREET FOR THE PRESENCE OF THESE SIGNS. If your street is not posted, then you are not affected by the no parking zone.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SIGNS TO AVOID YOUR VEHICLE BEING TOWED.
In addition to the no parking zones, there will be brief periods of street closure during ingress and egress.
Neither the City of Piedmont nor the Piedmont Police Department are at liberty to provide any further information about this event at this time. Additional information may be available after the conclusion of the event.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Sincerely,
Scott A. Wyatt
Interim Chief of Police
As reported on the Piedmont Patch.
Jul 3 2012
Some chair groups block crosswalks on June 30
Chairs Herald Piedmont’s Fourth of July Parade.
Since the last day of June, Highland Avenue has been lined with chairs of every sort and description. Chairs cover crosswalks and even a bus stop, as eager parade watchers place their chairs in the public right of way for front row seating. Some residents along Highland Avenue host a parade party.
Piedmont’s annual Fourth of July parade will flow down Highland Avenue from Park Way Avenue starting at 11:00 a.m.. Neighborhoods, musicians, antique cars, and organizations participate along with a yearly favorite, Piedmont’s own volunteer marching band. The parade terminates at the Main Park near the Excedra followed by music, food, and picnics in the park.
This photo shows chairs placed days before the parade in front of Wells Fargo Bank.
Jun 7 2012
The meeting will be hosted by Mayor John Chiang and Vice Mayor Margaret Fujioka, as well as a recruiter hired by the City, Regan Williams of the firm Bob Murray & Associates. Residents are invited to share their input about what characteristics, experience, and professional background they would like to see in a new Police Chief. Also comments regarding any issues present in the community or in the department are welcomed.
“As the hiring of a Police Chief is highly important to the City, I encourage residents to participate by attending this meeting and/or providing written comment,” stated City Administrator Geoffrey Grote.
Written comments may be sent to City Council, c/o Piedmont City Clerk, 120 Vista Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94611 or by email to: jtulloch@ci.piedmont.ca.us. Correspondence received by the City Clerk is considered part of the public record and thus available to the public. For further information contact, City Clerk John O. Tulloch at (510) 420-3040.
There has been no information indicating whether the meeting will be broadcast or recorded.
Mar 26 2012
Check out Piedmont’s Rock Formations-
Have you ever wondered about the different types and formations of rock in Piedmont? Now, you can take a
Mar 21 2012
Want to give back to the community? It is time to apply for the 20 vacancies on Piedmont Commissions and Committees. > Click to read more…
