Park Commission Meeting

City of Piedmont Park Commission Agenda Wednesday, May 6, 2026 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers, 120 Vista Avenue, Piedmont, CA Call to Order Public Forum This is an opportunity for members of the audience to speak on an item not on the agenda. Regular Agenda 1. Approval of Minutes for March 4, 2026 and April 9, 2026 2. Presentation of Eagle Scout Project- An Inventory and Map of Piedmont’s Memorial Benches by Sean McKee 3. Update on the Sustainable Park Management Plan 4. Update on the Subcommittee’s Annual Report Presented to City Council 5. Update on Arbor/Earth Day 2026 6. Update on City Parks a. Piedmont Park Swing Replacement and ADA Access Project b. Linda Park Revegetation Project 7. Consideration of Appointing Members to a Subcommittee for the Purpose of Drafting a Lawn Replacement Strategy in Response to Locations Impacted by AB1572 8. Monthly Maintenance Report: Park, Open Space, and Street Tree Update for the Month of April 2026 Announcements, old business and consideration of future agenda items Adjourn Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Park Commission are available for public inspection in the Public Works Department during normal business hours. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (510) 420-3040. Notification at least two business days preceding the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]

PIEDMONT PARK COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes for Wednesday, March 4, 2026 A regular session of the Piedmont Park Commission was held March 4, 2026, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 120 Vista Avenue. The agenda was posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a). CALL TO ORDER Chair Smegal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Jack Fischrup, Arden Hall, David Johnson, Kimberly Moses, and Tom Smegal Absent: Shanna Wagnor and Barbara Giuffre Staff: Director of Public Works Daniel Gonzales, Parks and Project Manager Nancy Kent, and Public Works Supervisor Nick Millosovich CEREMONIAL The Piedmont Garden Club’s civic improvement committee gave a $5,000 PRESENTATION donation and oak tree seedlings to the City for the Linda Park reforestation project. PUBLIC FORUM There was no Public Testimony received. REGULAR AGENDA The Commission considered the following items of regular business: Minutes RESOLVED, that the Park Commission approves the January 7, 2026, and February 4, 2026, meeting minutes, with the amendment that Arden Hall is removed from the roll call in the February 4, 2026, minutes. Moved by Moses, Seconded by Johnson Ayes: Fischrup, Hall, Johnson, Moses, and Smegal Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Wagnor and Giuffre Presentation on the Wonders of Oak Woodlands Valerie Matzger, landscape architect and former Piedmont Mayor, made a presentation to Commissioners highlighting the importance of oak woodlands for local wildlife habitat. The Commission discussed locations where the city could add oak trees, such as non-functional turf areas and in Piedmont Park by Bushy Dell Creek. There was no Public Testimony received. Update on Parks and Project Manager Kent reported the $5,000 donation from the Linda Park Piedmont Garden Club will be used to remove ivy, place jute netting, and Revegetation purchase plants at Linda Park. City staff are planning to remove the “No Project Trespassing” signs in the park in the middle of March and invite the public to walk through Linda Park. City staff are considering whether to invite the public to plant the oak tree seedlings or to have the Commission members plant them. There was no Public Testimony received. Update on Parks and Project Manager Kent reported East Bay Children and Nature Arbor/Earth confirmed they will be the keynote consultant at Arbor/Earth Day. East Bay will

Park Commission Minutes March 4, 2026 2 Day 2026 provide children activities. City Staff will also have free seedlings available for the public. There will be a raffle for items at the event. Parks and Project Manager Kent asked the Commission for ideas for an art project or game for the event and an event theme. The Commission noted the owl stuffed animals were a popular raffle item during the 2025 event. They also requested City staff offer local community groups tables at the event. They requested the Tree Keeper computer program be available for the event again. There was no Public Testimony received. Update on Parks and Project Manager Kent encouraged the Commissioners to nominate a Heritage Tree tree and encouraged other community members to make nominations. As of Nominations March 4, City staff have received only three nominations. and Signage Parks and Project Manager Kent explained staff acquired the plaque artwork, submitted it to the signage vendor and will update the Commission on the fabrication progress. The Commission discussed trees to nominate. They noted trees on Piedmont School District property cannot be nominated and suggested that in the future those trees could be included for consideration. Parks and Project Manager Kent added that Commission members interested in participating in the judging of nominations can contact her, and she will reach out to other community members to judge. There was no Public Testimony received. Update on Parks and Project Manager Kent showed a design of the swing project Piedmont Park adjacent to the Exedra Plaza in Piedmont Park. She noted the swing set Replacement has been there for over 20 years. She gave a presentation on the uses of Swing Project each area in the plaza and the proposed ADA ramp. Public Works Staff are working with the City engineer on drawings for the ADA ramp and the surrounding area. Parks and Project Manager Kent estimated the project will go out for bid in a couple of weeks. The Commission requested Staff add a natural color to the play structures to match more of the surrounding woodland. The Commission discussed options for the ADA ramp. Director of Public Works Gonzales explained the challenges with altering the existing paving at the plaza to meet ADA standards The Commission will meet with Staff to review this section of the project. There was no Public Testimony received. Update from the The Commission has not made any progress on the annual report. They will Annual Report to work with Staff to schedule a date to present the report to the City Council. City Council Subcommittee There was no Public Testimony received. Update on AB1572 Parks and Project Manager Kent gave a presentation on the new law and its effect on Piedmont. The new law generally states that cities and municipalities

Park Commission Minutes March 4, 2026 3 cannot use potable water to water non-functional turf spaces. She provided the Commission with information from EBMUD concerning the legislation and implementation of the law. The presentation included eight non-functional lawns the city will review and consider turf removal. Staff will research whether fescue grass can be used as a lawn alternative. The Commission discussed determination of non- functional lawn in the City and EBMUD requirements. The Commission will discuss creating a subcommittee to advise Staff and City Council on AB1572. The Commission will also inquire whether there are grant opportunities to replace these non-functional turf spaces. Public Testimony was received from: An individual recommended that the city recruit high school students to assist with some of the park projects. Monthly Maintenance Public Works Supervisor Millosovich reported the Public Works Department Report removed the oak tree by the Piedmont Tot Lot and the redwood tree by the Tea House due to their poor condition and safety concerns. The logs will be used for upcoming projects. Staff cleaned up debris and natural waste created by a two- day storm. Staff pulled out several wheelbarrows of mud and drains from the drains at Piedmont Park and Exedra Plaza. Staff planted eight trees in February. The annual tree trimming will begin March 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS, The next Park Commission meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. OLD BUSINESS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Smegal adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.

PIEDMONT PARK COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes for Wednesday, April 9, 2026 A regular session of the Piedmont Park Commission was held April 9, 2026, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 120 Vista Avenue. The agenda was posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a). CALL TO ORDER Chair Smegal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Jack Fischrup, Barbara Giuffre, Arden Hall, David Johnson, Kimberly Moses, and Tom Smegal Absent: Shanna Wagnor Staff: Parks and Project Manager Nancy Kent, and Public Works Supervisor Nick Millosovich PUBLIC FORUM There was no Public Testimony received. REGULAR AGENDA The Commission considered the following items of regular business: Election of Chair Chair Smegal noted that his term as Commissioner ends in two years. He And Vice Chair of the recommended someone else take the Chair role in 2027. Park Commission RESOLVED, to elect Tom Smegal as Chair of the Park Commission Moved by Moses, Seconded by Johnson Ayes: Fischrup, Giuffre, Hall, Johnson, Moses, and Smegal Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Wagnor Chair Smegal thanked Commissioner Moses for serving as Vice Chair and asked for nominations for Vice Chair. Commissioner Johnson nominated Commissioner Hall. RESOLVED, to elect Arden Hall as Vice Chair of the Park Commission Moved by Johnson ,Seconded by Giuffre Ayes: Fischrup, Giuffre, Hall, Johnson, Moses, and Smegal Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Wagnor Consideration of the Subcommittee’s Annual Report to Chair Smegal requested feedback on the draft report including whether the report captured all the work done by the Commission. The report outlined Commission priorities and work done to support staff. He summarized priorities including irrigation upgrades in Piedmont Park, work to convert non-functional lawn and continued efforts to offer volunteer opportunities to address invasive species in our parks. The Commissioners had a robust discussion regarding the paragraph in the report addressing off-leash dog issues in Piedmont parks and acknowledged that the Sustainable Park Management Plan is in progress and will be important for understanding management challenges and residents’ priorities.

Park Commission Minutes April 9, 2026 2 City Council The Commission recommended to the Subcommittee to further mention that many Piedmont residents have spoken at Commission meetings about off-leash dog issues and Chair Smegal will make the amendment to the report. There was no Public Testimony received. RESOLVED, to approve the Park Commission’s annual report to City Council along with an amendment to the paragraph about off-leash dog parks. Moved by Moses, Seconded by Johnson Ayes: Fischrup, Giuffre, Hall, Johnson, Moses, and Smegal Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Wagnor Consideration of Parks and Project Manager Kent presented the nominations to the Commission. Heritage Tree Nominations and The five nominations are: Signage for 2026 • A Crape Myrtle on 1053 Harvard Road. This tree is already a heritage tree. • A Coast Live Oak at the sloped area at the Aquatics Center • Ginkgo street trees along King Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Hampton Avenue. • A Coast Live Oak in the upper section of Dracena Park. • A Coastal Redwood in lower Dracena Park . Parks and Project Manager Kent noted the Parks and Recreation Community wants to wait a year before considering the Coast Live Oak behind the pool and this is the second year the tree has been nominated. Of the five trees nominated, the selection subcommittee chose the Ginkgo street trees along King Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Hampton Avenue, the Coast Live Oak in the upper section of Dracena Park, and the Coastal Redwood in lower Dracena Park. Parks and Project Manager Kent noted that Staff are working with a stone fabricator on four plaques. The Commission requested Staff make one plaque available at Arbor/Earth Day for people to look at. There was no Public Testimony received. RESOLVED, to approve the three nominations for the proposed 2026 heritage trees. Moved by Giuffre, Seconded by Moses Ayes: Fischrup, Giuffre, Hall, Johnson, Moses, and Smegal Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Wagnor Update on Parks and Project Manager Kent described all the events and offerings at Arbor/Earth Arbor/Earth Day. Day 2026 There was no Public Testimony received.

Park Commission Minutes April 9, 2026 3 Update on Parks and Project Manager Kent gave a presentation on updates for the Tot Lot Piedmont Park swing replacement and ADA path project and the Linda Park Oak woodland Swing Replacement restoration project. and ADA Access Project and There was no Public Testimony received. Linda Park Revegetation Project Update on AB1572 Parks and Project Manager Kent reported that the Piedmont Beautification Foundation will donate to the City to help fund landscapes that are less water- intensive and biodiverse. She recommended the Commission create a subcommittee to aid staff in identifying non-functional turfs in Piedmont and how to address them. Starting in 2027, Piedmont and other municipalities will not be able to use potable water to water non-functional lawn in City parks and public spaces. Commissioners were asked about grants and possible funding opportunities. Chair Smegal also noted that the Sheridan Strip is a non-functional turf. There was no Public Testimony received. Monthly Maintenance Public Works Supervisor Millosovich gave the maintenance report. Staff Report has spent most of the month removing weeds. Staff planted two trees: a native Sycamore tree along Kingston Avenue, and a native Dogwood tree at Piedmont Park by Gilford Road. Over 400 trees were trimmed in March. Tree trimming will finish in approximately six weeks. A tree was removed at 310 Magnolia Avenue and behind Piedmont Community Hall. Staff began turning on all the irrigation systems in Piedmont parks. So far, the irrigation systems have operated successfully. Commissioner Johnson asked staff to examine three eucalyptus trees that are top-heavy to see if they need structural pruning. There was no Public Testimony received. ANNOUNCEMENTS, The next Park Commission meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. OLD BUSINESS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Smegal adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m.

Eagle Scout memorial Bench inventory and Mapping Project: Sean McKee May 2026

City of Piedmont PARK COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT DATE: May 6, 2026 TO: Park Commissioners FROM: Nancy Kent, Parks and Project Manager SUBJECT: Consideration of Appointing Members to a Subcommittee for the Purpose of Drafting a Lawn Replacement Strategy in Response to Locations Impacted by AB1572 RECOMMENDATION Appoint Members to the Subcommittee for the Purpose of Drafting a Lawn Replacement Strategy BACKGROUND The Park Commission has expressed interest in reviewing park and municipal lawn areas that need to be renovated with new planting designs. To form a subcommittee the following must be considered: • Subcommittee composed of less than a majority and for the PC that would be a maximum of three members. • Subcommittee is advisory only • Subcommittee will have a defined task and a timeline for proposed task • Formation of a subcommittee requires a vote by the Park Commission A proposed schedule for the subcommittee to consider: • Formation of the subcommittee at the May 6th th Park Commission meeting • Report presented to the Park Commission : to be determined By: Nancy Kent, Parks & Projects Manager