I am concerned by the number and upkeep of the eucalyptus trees at Davie Tennis Stadium. I know that the land is inside of Piedmont. Do we have any ability to make Oakland clear the brush and cut back some of the trees? Can we do it and bill Oakland?

There are a few kinds of professionals that can help with mitigation on private property; the two that I can think of off of the top of my head are professionals for home hardening (installing mesh and covering up vents) and people who clear brush and trees like eucalyptus. At the public safety meeting it was brought up how expensive getting trees cleared is. I wonder if there is a way that Piedmont could organize the hiring of professionals essentially "in bulk" for residents to get a discount. Like if Piedmont promises a company they can get 25 people to sign up with the company to each get a tree cleared, could everyone get a 20% discount?

I also have looked for a home hardening advisor to come to our house and figure out the best type of mesh and the correct sizes to install in our roof vents as well as give us other personalized advice on how to harden our homes and have not really found someone who is advertising that they do this kind of consultation and installation. It would be awesome if Piedmont could find people to do this and then help get residents signed up to have this service done on their property. Because of the way wildfires work in California, I feel like taking action alone to home harden does not do very much, but when you have your whole neighborhood or many people in the city do it, it does make a difference.

I walk with my dog in Piedmont Park 3-4 times a week. There's A LOT of dead vegetation there on the ground (big tree trunks, for example) as well as apparently dead/dying trees and shrubs leaning down the hill precariously. Of course, greenwaste on the ground, turning eventually to humus, is the green way to deal with debris and decay. However, if we are using fire mitigation standards, instead, that vegetation and dried-up trees and shrubs should be removed. Thanks for taking care of things for us, Chief Brannigan!

How often do you visit the Civic Center? A few times a month
When do you usually come to the Civic Center? (check all that apply) Weekdays, daytime, Weekends, daytime
What are the most common reasons you come to the Civic Center? (pick up to 4) Local businesses (Mulberry's, banks), Events and entertainment (801 Magnolia, Alan Harvey Theater, Community Hall, Veteran's Hall), Tennis courts, Piedmont Park
On average, how long do you stay in the Civic Center during a visit? 1 - 2 hours
How do you get to Civic Center? (select all modes you use regularly) Drive my own vehicle
When you drive, how easy is it generally to find parking? Somewhat difficult
Have you ever decided not to visit the Civic Center due to parking difficulty? Yes, occasionally
Do you think the number of time-limited parking spaces (30 minute, 2 hour) is: The right number but the balance is off - need more 2 hour
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your experiences with parking in the Civic Center area? Make more streets one way so there can be pull into parking spaces on one side instead of parallel parking like on Bonita between magnolia and vista. Do pull in parking on the haven’s side of Bonita between vista and oakland avenue.

very large and often older trees were planted along property lines… they now overhang neighbors’ homes/yards and public sidewalks, and grow through service drop cables— the neighbor who is at risk of damage from falling tree branches often doesnt own the tree, leading to friction/battles over who should cover cost to prune and how much one should feel concerned/ who should decide when tree is trimmed.
streamlining process through city neighbor mediation/assistance with cost of pruning would make roads/sidewalks/ yards safer — risk from these trees feel high with windstorms and potential for evacuation road blockage in large earthquake/fire.

How often do you visit the Civic Center? 2-3 times per week
When do you usually come to the Civic Center? (check all that apply) Weekdays, daytime, Weekdays, evening
What are the most common reasons you come to the Civic Center? (pick up to 4) Local businesses (Mulberry's, banks), Recreation programs, Piedmont Park
On average, how long do you stay in the Civic Center during a visit? 1 - 2 hours
How do you get to Civic Center? (select all modes you use regularly) Drive my own vehicle, Walk
When you drive, how easy is it generally to find parking? Somewhat difficult
Have you ever decided not to visit the Civic Center due to parking difficulty? Yes, occasionally
Do you think the number of time-limited parking spaces (30 minute, 2 hour) is: Too low: more time-limited parking spaces would create a better parking experience

How often do you visit the Civic Center? 2-3 times per week
When do you usually come to the Civic Center? (check all that apply) Weekdays, daytime
What are the most common reasons you come to the Civic Center? (pick up to 4) Local businesses (Mulberry's, banks), Recreation programs
On average, how long do you stay in the Civic Center during a visit? 1 - 2 hours
How do you get to Civic Center? (select all modes you use regularly) Drive my own vehicle, Walk
When you drive, how easy is it generally to find parking? Somewhat easy
Have you ever decided not to visit the Civic Center due to parking difficulty? No, never
Do you think the number of time-limited parking spaces (30 minute, 2 hour) is: About right: the current distribution works
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your experiences with parking in the Civic Center area? Parking can get crowded, but I always find a spot, even if there’s a short walk.

How often do you visit the Civic Center? 2-3 times per week
When do you usually come to the Civic Center? (check all that apply) Weekdays, daytime, Weekends, daytime
What are the most common reasons you come to the Civic Center? (pick up to 4) City services (City Hall, Fire Department, Police Department), Local businesses (Mulberry's, banks), Tennis courts, Piedmont Park
On average, how long do you stay in the Civic Center during a visit? 30 minutes - 1 hour
How do you get to Civic Center? (select all modes you use regularly) Walk
When you drive, how easy is it generally to find parking? Somewhat difficult
Have you ever decided not to visit the Civic Center due to parking difficulty? Yes, occasionally
Do you think the number of time-limited parking spaces (30 minute, 2 hour) is: Too low: more time-limited parking spaces would create a better parking experience

How often do you visit the Civic Center? Multiple times per day
When do you usually come to the Civic Center? (check all that apply) Weekdays, daytime
What are the most common reasons you come to the Civic Center? (pick up to 4) Local businesses (Mulberry's, banks), Visiting School sites, Recreation programs, Piedmont Park
On average, how long do you stay in the Civic Center during a visit? Less than 30 minutes
How do you get to Civic Center? (select all modes you use regularly) Drive my own vehicle
When you drive, how easy is it generally to find parking? Somewhat easy
Have you ever decided not to visit the Civic Center due to parking difficulty? No, but I have considered it
Do you think the number of time-limited parking spaces (30 minute, 2 hour) is: Too many: Fewer time-llimited parking spaces would improve the overall parking experience

There are a couple of large Eucalyptus trees at the very edge/top of the Dracena Park old quarry before the drop off (essentially down 20 feet or so) from the intersection of Dracena and Blair that appear to be barely rooted, with exposed roots and significant trunk leans on the downhill side. Hopefully those trees can be examined and addressed if there is a risk of them sliding or toppling down on kids/people below. Thank you!