Park Commission Meeting

PIEDMONT PARK COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes for Thursday, October 10, 2024 A Regular Session of the Piedmont Park Commission was held on October 10, 2024, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 120 Vista Avenue. In accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a), the agenda for this meeting was posted for public inspection on October 7, 2024. 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, Tom Smegal Absent: Commissioners Barbara Giuffre and Shanna Wagnor Staff: Director of Public Works David Gonzales, Parks & Project Manager Nancy Kent, and Public Works Supervisor Nick Millosovich PUBLIC FORUM There was no Public Testimony on the matter. REGULAR AGENDA The Commission considered the following items of regular business. Minutes Resolved, that the Park Commission approves the meeting minutes of September 4, 2024. Moved by Johnson, Seconded by Hall Ayes: Fischrup, Hall, Johnson, Moses, Smegal Noes: None Absent: Giuffre, Wagnor Update on City Playground Equipment Ms. Kent stated the Piedmont Park swing set was removed after wood rot was discovered at the base of the posts, which made the structure unsafe. The structure can’t be repaired, and replacement options are being explored. Ms. Kent provided an update on the Linda Beach Tot Lot Equipment and Replacement Project. Recreation Commissioner Virani and Park Commissioner Wagnor will review the equipment selections and provide their feedback. The tot lot will be designed for ages 0-5 years old with diverse abilities and include inclusive play options. Commissioners asked questions and made suggestions. There was no Public Testimony on the matter. Update on Park Signage Ms. Kent presented the Dogs on Leash on Lawn Area park signage. Dogs need to be on a leash on lawn areas, because the park lawns are prioritized for active recreational uses. Dogs running at large are prohibited, unless securely restrained by a leash not to exceed six feet in length. As part of the Crocker Park Path Improvement Project, existing signage will be replaced with new signs along park entries at Hampton and at King. The new signs will be metal and incorporate the signage designed for Dracena Park. Commissioners asked questions and made suggestions. There was no Public Testimony on the matter

Park Commission Minutes October 10, 2024 City Park and Open Space Projects Update Ms. Kent stated the shop drawings have been reviewed by City staff for the Piedmont Pedestrian Bridge project. Once the structural drawings are reviewed and approved, the manufacturer will begin fabricating the bridge. The bridge is scheduled for delivered in early 2025. Ms. Kent stated the City’s two ornamental fountains will be renovated. Exedra Fountain will be retiled with multicolored blue tile and waterproofed. The fountain at City Hall will also be retiled with blue tiles and an accent water line tile. The repair work is scheduled to start in November. Commissioners asked questions and made suggestions. There was no Public Testimony on the matter. Update on Arbor/Earth Day Event Chair Smegal stated that this year was the first year that Arbor Day and Earth Day were celebrated as a combined event. The Park Commission agreed the event should be combined going forward. Volunteers from the Park Commission will be determined to work alongside City Staff, in planning the event. Commissioners asked questions and made suggestions. There was no Public Testimony on the matter. Monthly Maintenance Report Public Works Supervisor Nick Millosovich stated staff was busy over the previous month preparing for Movie in the Park, the PPD car show, and the Harvest Festival. Special attention was given to the Tea House area and Cherry Walk, for pruning, weeding, placement of mulch, and general cleanup. There was another occurrence of vandalism in Piedmont Park where the turf was damaged. Staff planted 20 flats of Impatiens at Community Hall Circle and at the Blue Vase Exedra. There were 45 juvenile trees that were pruned over the past month. Commissioners asked questions and made suggestions. There was no Public Testimony on the matter. ANNOUNCEMENTS, OLD BUSINESS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were some discussions about the tree lighting ceremony being held on December 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Future agenda items should include removing dead trees and some acacias, and integrating the future agenda items into the work plan, Meeting: Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Smegal adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

City of Piedmont

Park Commission Agenda

Thursday October 10, 2024

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 Park Commission Minutes for September 4, 2024

2. Update on City Playground Equipment

a. Piedmont Park: Swing Set

b. Linda Beach Tot Lot Equipment and Replacement Project

3. Update on Park Signage

4. Update on City Park and Open Space Projects

a. Piedmont Park: Pedestrian Bridge

b. Repair of City Ornamental Fountains at City Hall and Piedmont Park

5. Update on Arbor/Earth Day Event

6. Monthly Maintenance Report: Park, Open Space, and Street Tree Update for the Month of

September

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.

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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]

In accordance with G.C. Sec. 54954.2(a) this notice and agenda were posted on the bulletin boards at City Hall and Veteran’s Hall

on October 7, 2024.