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Page 1 of 4 PIEDMONT CITY COUNCIL Special and Regular Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, September 5, 2023 A Special Closed Session of the Piedmont City Council in the Emergency Operations Center, 403 Highlands Avenue at 4:30 p.m., and a Regular Session of the Piedmont City Council in the City Hall Council Chambers, 120 Vista Avenue, was held on September 5, 2023. In accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2, the agendas for these meetings were posted for public inspection on August 31, 2023. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Cavenaugh called the Regular Session meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and no reportable action from the Closed Session. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Jennifer Cavenaugh, Vice Mayor Betsy Smegal Andersen and Councilmembers Jennifer Long, Conna McCarthy, and Tom Ramsey Staff: City Administrator Rosanna Bayon Moore, City Attorney Michelle Marchetta Kenyon, Director of Planning and Building Kevin Jackson, Recreation Director Chelle Putzer, Recreation Supervisor Liam Kelly, Recreation Supervisor Eva Phalen, Communications Program Manager Echa Schneider, Deputy City Clerk Lisa Argue, and Interim City Clerk Sheri Hartz CEREMONIAL ITEMS Mayor Cavenaugh recognized the Teen Sidekick program and participants and read a proclamation to announce Teen Sidekick Day on September 5, 2023. Recreation Supervisor Eva Phalen reviewed the Teen Sidekick programming and volunteer hours, thanked the volunteers, and read aloud a testimonial. Ella Pucket, Sidekick volunteer shared her experience as a Sidekick and encouraged participation. PUBLIC FORUM Public Testimony was received from: Damian Menscher suggested the Council delegate park utilization to the Parks Commission for a more a holistic approach. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items: Minutes Approval of City Council Minutes for 08/07/2023 Piedmont Community Pool Project Construction Budget Amendment Approval of an Amendment to the Authorized Total Construction Budget for the Piedmont Community Pool Project to Add $421,550 For the Cost of Competition Lighting, Scoreboard and Timing System with Funding Raised by the Piedmont Recreational Facilities Organization (PRFO) Dracena Park ADA Access Approval of a Design for ADA Access to Dracena Park’s Off-Leash Area There was no Public Testimony. Street Tree Pruning Project NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PIEDMONT AS FOLLOWS: 1. The improvements associated with the FY2022-2023 Street Tree Pruning Project are hereby accepted. 2. The Public Works Director is authorized to release the Performance and Labor & Material surety posted with this project; and to hold the Maintenance Bond for a period of one year from the date of this resolution, at which time the Public Works Director is authorized to release said bond if the improvements remain in good condition and there are no issues to be resolved.

City Council Minutes September 5, 2023 Page 2 of 4 3. The Public Works Director is directed to file a Notice of Completion concerning the Project with the Alameda County Clerk’s Office within ten (10) days of the date of this Resolution. There was no Public Testimony. Resolution 55-2023 RESOLVED, that the City Council approves the Consent Calendar Moved by McCarthy, Seconded by Andersen Ayes: Andersen, Cavenaugh, McCarthy, Long, Ramsey Noes: None REGULAR AGENDA The Council considered the following items of regular business: 1st Reading of Ordinance 769 PUBLIC HEARING Introduction and 1st Reading of Ordinance 769 adding division 17.67 to Chapter 17 of the Piedmont Municipal Code for Ministerial Design Review Permits, amending Division 17.38 and Section 17.64.020 pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, and adding provisions for the use of Pre-approved Plans, amending various sections of the Piedmont Municipal Code to update references to Piedmont’s Design Guidelines and Standards and clarifying application requirements, and amendments to implement objective standards for Multifamily and Mixed-use Commercial and Residential Buildings; and Consideration of amendments and adoption of the City of Piedmont Design Guidelines (to be renamed “City of Piedmont Design Standards and Guidelines) (recommended CEQA action: exempt under Public Resources Code section 21080.17, CEQA Guidelines sections 15282(h), 15301 and 15303) The item was introduced by City Administrator Rosanna Bayon Moore and then turned over to Senior Planner Pierce Macdonald to present the City Code and Design Guidelines draft amendments to implement Multifamily Objective Design Standards (MODS) and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) incentive programs. She reviewed the items for Council’s consideration, background, Piedmont MODS, ADU incentives, public engagement, program objectives, Ordinance 769, resolution adopting Piedmont Design Standards and Guidelines, staff recommendations, public outreach activities, and next steps. Mayor Cavenaugh opened the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. There was no Public Testimony. Mayor Cavenaugh closed the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. The Council acknowledged the work done by staff on this matter, the importance of the objective design guidelines, and secured grant funding. Resolution 56A-2023 RESOLVED, that the City Council finds the proposed actions exempt from CEQA guidelines. Moved by Ramsey, Seconded by Long Ayes: Andersen, Cavenaugh, McCarthy, Long, Ramsey Noes: None (0705)

City Council Minutes September 5, 2023 Page 3 of 4 Resolution 56B-2023 RESOLVED, that the City Council approves the first reading and introduction of Ordinance No. 769, adding Divisions as cited, amending section(s) of the Code to update references, and clarifying application requirements, as amended by staff. Moved by Ramsey, Seconded by Long Ayes: Andersen, Cavenaugh, McCarthy, Long, Ramsey Noes: None (0705) Resolution 56C-2023 RESOLVED, that the City Council approves the adoption the City of Piedmont’s Design Standards and Guidelines as amended by staff. Moved by Ramsey, Seconded by Long Ayes: Andersen, Cavenaugh, McCarthy, Long, Ramsey Noes: None (0705) Linda Beach Tennis Court Use and Restriping Consideration of Future Use and Restriping of Linda Beach Tennis Courts (Recommended CEQA Action: Exempt Under Sections 15301, 15323, 15601(b)(3)) Ms. Bayon Moore noted extensive study and discussion for the future use of the Linda Beach Tennis Courts by the Recreation Department, Subcommittee, and residents. She reviewed the structure and desired outcomes of the working group, good neighbor policies, and staff recommendations from the agenda report. Recreation Director Chelle Putzer provided a chronology of events, data and results from the Linda Beach Tennis Court use trial period. Public Testimony was received from: Lester Ellis, Jeff Trowbridge, Gary Robinson, Frannie Lahey Teare, Jeff Nguyen, Joe Phillips, Lisa Tuck, Teddy King, Rick Schiller, Mary Purcell, Wilfred Tang, Amy Lyons, and Austin Goddard supported pickleball programming. Amy Valleri suggested a compromise. Lisa Neville, Kara Christenson, Bruce Jaffe, Kurt Fleischer, Julie Nevis, and Brian Kotlyar opposed the proposal, asked for Council to reconsider the location, and suggested adjusted hours, physical mitigation efforts on the court walls, a sound study, the latest and best practices, and crafting a proposal with residents. Resolution 57-2023 RESOLVED, that the City Council approves staff’s full recommendation as presented to dedicate and restripe Linda Beach Tennis Courts for pickleball play, with the amendment under “Hours” to remove “*During Daylight Savings Time, play shall be extended by one hour to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday” and instead accommodate Daylight Savings Time by shifting hours allotted. Moved by Ramsey, Seconded by Andersen Ayes: Andersen, Cavenaugh, McCarthy, Long, Ramsey Noes: None (0745-0625)

City Council Minutes September 5, 2023 Page 4 of 4 REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Vice Mayor Andersen announced the League of Women Voters upcoming morning presentation and afternoon Town Hall on September 13 and Harvest Festival on September 24. Councilmember McCarthy announced Coffees, Cops, and Cars on September 23 and a quarterly public safety report presentation on September 18. Councilmember Ramsey encouraged residents to keep an eye out for COPS on the Block visiting neighborhoods throughout the city. Mayor Cavenaugh announced the Movie in the Park on September 22, Week of Wellness at the high school Wellness Center starting September 20, Piedmont Ed Foundation Parent Reception on September 19, and Piedmont Art Walk on October 1 and thanked staff for assisting with the Welcome to Piedmont event. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Major Cavenaugh adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.

City of piedmont City Council Agenda Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Special Closed Session 4:30 p.m. Emergency Operations Center, 403 Highland Avenue Regular Session 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 120 Vista Avenue, Piedmont, CA Piedmont City Council meetings are conducted in person at City Hall Council Chambers. As a courtesy, and technology permitting, members of the public may participate virtually. However, the City cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will be uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time. Please see the end of the agenda for information on how to participate virtually. Closed Session The City Council will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Emergency Operations Center, 403 Highland Avenue a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(2) One Potential Case Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Ceremonial Items Teen Sidekick Day Public Forum This is an opportunity for members of the audience to speak on an item not on the agenda. Consent Calendar 1. Approval of City Council Minutes for 08/07/2023 2. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Improvements for the FY2022-2023 Street Tree Pruning Project 3. Approval of an Amendment to the Authorized Total Construction Budget for the Piedmont Community Pool Project to Add $421,550 For the Cost of Competition Lighting, Scoreboard and Timing System with Funding Raised by the Piedmont Recreational Facilities Organization (PRFO) 4. Approval of a Design for ADA Access to Dracena Park’s Off-Leash Area

Regular Agenda 5. PUBLIC HEARING Introduction and 1st Reading of Ordinance 769 adding division 17.67 to Chapter 17 of the Piedmont Municipal Code for Ministerial Design Review Permits, amending Division 17.38 and Section 17.64.020 pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, and adding provisions for the use of Pre-approved Plans, amending various sections of the Piedmont Municipal Code to update references to Piedmont’s Design Guidelines and Standards and clarifying application requirements, and amendments to implement objective standards for Multifamily and Mixed-use Commercial and Residential Buildings; and Consideration of amendments and adoption of the City of Piedmont Design Guidelines (to be renamed “city of Piedmont Design Standards and Guidelines) (recommended CEQA action: exempt under Public Resources Code section 21080.17, CEQA Guidelines sections 15282(h), 15301 and 15303) 6. Consideration of Future Use and Restriping of Linda Beach Tennis Courts (Recommended CEQA Action: Exempt Under Sections 15301, 15323, 15601(b)(3)) Announcements, Reports from Councilmembers, and Discussion of Future Agenda Items Adjourn Piedmont City Council meetings are conducted in person at City Hall Council Chambers. As a courtesy, and technology permitting, members of the public may participate virtually. However, the City cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will be uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time. Please see the end of the agenda for information on how to participate virtually. Members of the public may participate in the meeting virtually in the following ways: • Computer or smart phone: Click on https://piedmont-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/82622468552 • Telephone: Dial (669) 900-9128 and enter webinar/meeting number 826 2246 8552 To comment using the Zoom platform, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when public comment is being taken. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted. If you are dialing in by telephone, dial *9 to request to speak and *6 to unmute yourself when called. The meeting is also available for live and archived viewing on the City’s website at https://piedmont.ca.gov/government/meeting_videos as well as on KCOM TV, Comcast Channel 27 or AT&T UVerse Channel 99. Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office during normal business hours. Such documents are also available on the City of Piedmont web site subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting. Any member of the public who needs accommodations should email the City Clerk at cityclerk@piedmont.ca.gov or call (510) 420- 3040 and best efforts will be made to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible in accordance with the City procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests. Information about reasonable accommodations is available on the City website at https://piedmont.ca.gov. [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 City Hall bulletin board and also in the Piedmont Police Department on August 31, 2023.