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H. Abram Wilson, Mayor  *  Scott Perkins, Vice Mayor
David E. Hudson, Councilmember  *  Jim Livingstone, Councilmember  *  Carol J. Rowley, Councilmember

September 11, 2007

ANNOTATED
San Ramon City Hall
2222 Camino Ramon


REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M.

Agenda Questions: Please call the City Clerk (925) 973-2536

1.

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

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 – September 12
 

4:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M.

7:00 P.M.

Finance Committee – Planning Conference Room
Joint City Council/Parks and Community Services Commission Workshop - Draft Parks and Community Services Master Plan and Strategic Action Plan – Dougherty Station Community Center, West Conference Room
Parks and Community Services Commission – Cancelled
  Thursday – September 13
 

2:00 P.M.
3:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.

Architectural Review Board Cancelled
Zoning Administrator

Housing Advisory Committee
  Saturday – September 15
 

10:00 A.M.
to 4:00 P.M.

San Ramon Valley Emergency Preparedness Fair – 655 Old Orchard Road, Danville
  Sunday – September 16
 

    5:00 P.M.

   California Symphony Free Concert – Central Park

  Tuesday – September 18
 

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

Teen Council – The Loft at the Dougherty Station Community Center
Planning Commission  
  Wednesday – September 19
 

7:00 P.M.

Arts Advisory Committee – Dougherty Station Community Center, West Conference Room
  Thursday – September 20
 

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

Transportation Advisory Committee – Planning Conference Room
Library Advisory Committee – San Ramon Library
  Friday – September 21
 

8:00 A.M.

San Ramon Valley Unified School District Liaison Meeting – Planning Conference Room

4.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

4.1

Recognizing City Read 2007 "Two Cities, One Book" – September 17, 2007 – October 29, 2007. Presented by Mayor Wilson to Mayor Michael K. Shimansky, Town of Danville, and Seng Lovan, Danville Senior Branch Librarian, Amy McKosky, San Ramon Library Youth Services Librarian, and Eileen Dowell, Library Advisory Committee.

4.2

Proclamation Recognizing September 2007 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Presented to Stacey Hartmann by Mayor Wilson.

4.3

Introduction of New City Staff:
- Debbie Hince, Office Technician II, Planning Services

 

4.4

Recognition of Renee Beck, Deputy City Clerk, as Employee of the Month for September 2007. Presented by Mayor Wilson.

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 August 28, 2007 meeting.
APPROVED AS PRESENTED 5-0

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

Ordinance No. 397 – Changing Municipal Code References from "Sheriff" and "Sheriff’s Department" to "City of San Ramon Police Chief" and "City of San Ramon Police Services Department" Respectively.
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 397.
APPROVED 5-0

8.2

Minute Order No. 2007-16 – Authorizing Vice Mayor Perkins and Councilmember Rowley to Attend the America’s Promise Alliance’s National Forum in Washington, D.C. on October 10-11, 2007 and Cancelling or Rescheduling the October 9, 2007 City Council Meeting.
Recommendation: Adopt Minute Order 2007-16.
APPROVED AS AMENDED 5-0

8.3

Minute Order No. 2007-17 – City Council Consent to Transfer of All Rights and Liabilities of DCO Mill Creek, L.P. to Essex Portfolio, L.P. (or its designated affiliates) Under the Development Agreement Entered into by Windemere Ranch Partners and Contra Costa County.
Recommendation: Adopt Minute Order 2007-17.
APPROVED 5-0

8.4

Resolution No. 2007-155 – Accepting Certain Landscape Easement Dedications and Certain Landscape Improvements in RA 1117 (Monarch Road) for Maintenance (Shapell Industries - Monarch at Gale Ranch).
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-155.
APPROVED 5-0

8.5

Resolution No. 2007-156 – Accepting Certain Service Roads, Access Roads, Storm Drainage Facilities, and Associated Appurtenances Within RA 1114 for Maintenance (Shapell Industries – Monarch, Veranda, and Gallery at Gale Ranch).
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-156.
APPROVED 5-0

8.6

Resolution No. 2007-157 – Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Econolite Traffic Engineering and Maintenance, Inc. for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Emergency Callout Services in an Annual Amount Not to Exceed $129,500 for FY 2007/08.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-157.
APPROVED 5-0

8.7

Resolution No. 2007-158 – Authorizing the Mayor to Approve an Agreement between the San Ramon Valley Fire District and the City of San Ramon for the Purpose of Mutually Assisting with the Cost of Needed Public Improvements.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-158.
APPROVED 5-0

9.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

10.

NEW BUSINESS

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.

   I hereby certify the attached City Council agenda was posted 72 hours before the noted meeting:
Patricia Edwards, City Clerk
   Dated: September 7, 2007


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