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Council approves consent calendar including Oakland Avenue bulb‑outs and CalPERS exemption; two members recuse from one project

Piedmont City Council · September 3, 2024
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Summary

Council approved four consent items unanimously with recusals noted: minutes, acceptance of Oakland Avenue bulb‑outs and Nova Magnolia Island project (two members recused), CalPERS retired annuitant waiting‑period exemption, and a policy establishing processing for certain residential projects tied to the housing element.

The council approved a four‑item consent calendar covering (1) approval of minutes from the prior meeting; (2) acceptance of improvements for the Oakland Avenue bulb‑outs and Nova Magnolia Island project (two council members recused because they live within 500 feet of the referenced projects); (3) an exempt exemption to the 180‑day CalPERS waiting period for a retired annuitant; and (4) establishment of a policy for processing specific residential projects as part of the housing element.

With recusals noted for item 2 the council took a roll‑call vote and the consent calendar passed unanimously. The mayor thanked the sustainability committee and electrification task force for their work elsewhere on the agenda and the meeting moved on to a public hearing.