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CITY OF SAN RAMON
City Council Agenda
2222 Camino Ramon
San Ramon, California  94583
Telephone (925) 973-2539 . FAX (925) 275-0650 . TDD (925) 973-2500
www.sanramon.ca.gov

H. Abram Wilson, Mayor

David E. Hudson, Vice Mayor
Jim Livingstone, Councilmember
Scott Perkins, Councilmember
Carol  J. Rowley, Councilmember

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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 5:30 p.m.*
CLOSED SESSION: 6:00 p.m.*
REGULAR MEETING: 7:00 p.m.

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May 11, 2004

ANNOTATED

San Ramon City Hall
2222 Camino Ramon


REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M.

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

3.1

Changes and additions to the agenda.

3.2

Boards, Committee and Commission meetings. All meetings are held in City Hall unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday – May 12

7:00 P.M.

Parks and Community Services Commission - cancelled

Thursday – May 13

7:00 P.M.

Housing Advisory Committee

Tuesday – May 18

4:30 P.M.
7:00 P.M..

Teen Council – Community Center
Planning Commission

Wednesday – May 19

7:00 P.M.

Arts Advisory Committee – Community Center

Thursday – May 20

2:00 P.M.
6:30 P.M.
7:00 P.M.

Architectural Review Board
Transportation Advisory Committee
Library Advisory Committee

4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Introduction of Reggie Meigs, Chief Building Official, by Phil Wong, Planning Services Manager.
5. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
6.

PUBLIC COMMENT

At this time, those in the audience are encouraged to address the City Council on any item not already included in tonight’s agenda. No Council action can be taken at this meeting on issues raised during Public Comment. Comments should not exceed five minutes. Those wishing to have an item brought before the City Council for consideration, must request so during a City Council meeting. Upon Council approval, the item will be placed on the Council Policy Committee Agenda for further consideration.

 

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7.1 Minutes of the April 27, 2004 meeting.
APPROVED AS PRESENTED 3-0-1 (ROWLEY ABSTAINING)
8.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Consent Calendar items are considered routine and are acted upon by the City Council with a single action. Members of the audience wishing to provide public input may request that the City Council remove the item from the Consent Calendar.

 

8.1

Specialty Engineering Services.

Resolution No. 2004-61 Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Mark Thomas & Co., for Surveying and Miscellaneous Civil Engineering Services for a time extension from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005.

Resolution No. 2004-62 Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. l to the Agreement with Engeo, Inc. for Geotechnical Consulting Services for a time extension from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005.

Resolution No. 2004-63 Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc. for Geotechnical Consulting Services for a time extension from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005.

Resolution No. 2004-64 Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc. for Materials Testing and Construction Inspection Consulting Services for a time extension from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005.

Recommendation: Adoption of Resolution Nos. 2004-61, 2004-62, 2004-63, and 2004-64.
APPROVED 4-0
8.2 Ordinance No. 361 – Extending by One-Year the San Ramon Redevelopment Project Area Plan Existing Time Limitations on its Effectiveness, Indebtedness Repayment and Property Tax Increment Receipt pursuant to SB 1045.
Recommendation: Adoption of Ordinance No. 361.
APPROVED 4-0
 

8.3

Resolution No. 2004-67 Approving Joint Community Facilities Agreement relating to the Financing of Public Improvements by the ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations Community Facilities District No. 2004-2 (Windemere Ranch).

   

Recommendation: Adoption of Resolution No. 2004-67.
APPROVED 4-0

 

8.4

Resolution No. 2004-70 – Interim Reimbursement Agreement between the County of Contra Costa, Shapell Industries, Windemere Ranch Partners and the City of San Ramon to reimburse the City of San Ramon for costs incurred within County Service Area (CSA) M-29 through Fiscal Year 2002-03.

   

Recommendation: Adoption of Resolution No. 2004-70.
APPROVED 4-0

 

8.5

Open Space and Conservation Advisory Committee (OSCAC) Work Plan.

   

Recommendation: Approve Work Plan.
NO ACTION

  

8.6

Landscaping & Lighting District No. 1984-1 Resolution No. 2004-66 Authorizing the Appropriation of $9,864.41 from the Special Assessment Zone & Deerwood Reserve Fund and authorizing reimbursement to the Deerwood Owners Association.

 

Recommendation: Adoption of Resolution No. 2004-66.
APPROVED 4-0

 

8.7

Register of Demands as submitted by City Treasurer.

   

Recommendation: Acceptance of Register of Demands.
APPROVED 4-0

9.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

9.1

Public Hearing – Resolution No. 2004-56 Approving Fees and Charges for Fiscal Year 2004-05. Staff report by Greg Rogers, Finance Director.

   

Recommendation: Hold public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2004-56.
APPROVED 4-0

 

9.2

Public Hearing – Resolution No. 2004-68 Authorizing the Mayor to extend the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Valley Waste Management for One Additional Year and increase Solid Waste Collection Fees by 5% for FY 2004/05 and up to an Additional 5% for FY 2005/06. Staff report by Dorn Driggs, Administrative Operations Manager.

   

Recommendation: Hold public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2004-68.
APPROVED 4-0

10.

NEW BUSINESS

 

10.1

Annual Report of the Community and Youth Resources Program and Analysis of Social Services Providers serving the City of San Ramon. Staff report by John Skeel, Division Manager – Community Services.

   

Recommendation: Accept report.
ACCEPTED 4-0

 

10.2

Proposal to acquire a second Police Canine for the San Ramon Police Services Department Canine Program. Staff report by Kevin Carunchio, Administrative Programs Manager.

   

Recommendation: Direction to staff.
APPROVED 4-0

 

10.3

Public Hearing – Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code by establishing Administrative Citations Procedures for Violations of the City’s Municipal Code. Staff report by Dorn Driggs, Administrative Operations Manager.

   

Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance and hold public hearing.
APPROVED 4-0

 

10.4

Public Hearing – Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Home Occupation Permit (HOP) Review and Approval Process. Staff report by Cindy Yee, Assistant Planner.

   

Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance and hold public hearing.
APPROVED 4-0

 

10.5

Resolution No. 2004-71 Submitting Advisory Measure pertaining to changing Municipal Elections from odd numbered years to even numbered years. Staff report by Byron D. Athan, Interim City Manager.

   

Recommendation: Adoption of Resolution No. 2004-71.
APPROVED 3-1 (LIVINGSTONE DISSENTING)

 

10.6

Appeal of Findings regarding Overlapping Representation Petition. Staff report by Cheryl Mitchell Wade, Administrative Services Director.

   

Recommendation: Hear the Appeal and give direction to staff.
DENIED 4-0

11.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

 

No Council deliberation or decision is anticipated.

12.

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

 

No Council deliberation or decision is anticipated.

 

12.1

Councilmembers’ Reports and Comments.

 

12.2

Mayor’s Reports and Comments.

13.

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

1) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8 TO CONFER WITH ITS REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, DAVID BERGER RE: APN 213-130-066 AND APN 213-120-009

2) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54987.6 TO DISCUSS THE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR

3) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9 TO CONFER WITH LEGAL COUNSEL CONCERNING POTENTIAL LITIGATION

I hereby certify the attached City Council agenda was posted 24 hours before the noted meeting:

Judy Macfarlane, City Clerk

Dated:  May 7, 2004


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