1.

(3) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9 (a) FOR CITY COUNCIL TO MEET WITH CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION:  CITY OF SAN RAMON v. DOUG BURR. 
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
 

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 – December 12

4:00 P.M.
6:30 P.M.
7:00 P.M.

Finance Committee – Planning Conference Room
Economic Development Advisory Committee – Planning Conference Room
Parks and Community Services Commission

Thursday – December 13

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

Architectural Review Board - Cancelled
Zoning Administrator
Housing Advisory Committee

Friday – December 14

8:00 A.M.

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

Tuesday – December 18

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

Teen Council – The Loft at the Dougherty Station Community Center
Planning Commission – Cancelled
San Ramon Symphonic Band Holiday Concert – Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center,
10550 Albion Way

Wednesday – December 19

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

Street Smarts – Character Counts! Skate Night (Elementary Schools Only) – Golden Skate
Arts Advisory Committee – Dougherty Station Community Center, West Conference Room

Thursday – December 20

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

Library Advisory Committee – Dougherty Station Community Center
Transportation Advisory Committee – Planning Conference Room
Community Chorus Holiday Concert – Free – San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd.

Tuesday – December 25 – City Offices Closed

4.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

4.1

Recognition of Dougherty Valley High School Golf Team and Coach Jacque Bowman by Mayor Wilson.

4.2

Recognition of Moustefa Kendroud, Senior Civil Engineer, as Employee of the Month for December 2007. Presented by Mayor Wilson.

5.

CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS

6.

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 November 27, 2007 meeting.
APPROVED AS PRESENTED 5-0

8.

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

Resolution No. 2007-199 – Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the Contra Costa Community College District and Acorn Learning Center for the Maintenance of the Easement Areas at Dougherty Valley Village Center.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-199.  APPROVED 5-0

8.2

Resolution No. 2007-200 – Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Bashir Anastas for Project Management Services in an Amount not to Exceed $30,000 and for a Time Extension from December 31, 2007 to September 30, 2008.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-200.  APPROVED 5-0

8.3

Resolution No. 2007-201 – Ordering the District Engineer to Prepare and File an Engineer's Report for the Annexation of the Silva Property (Windemere BLC Land Company) into the Geologic Hazard Abatement District 1990-01.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-201.  APPROVED 5-0

8.4

Resolution No. 2007-203 – Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Bruce Carone Grading & Paving, Inc. for the Construction of Annual Pavement Repair Stop Gap Project (CIP 5473) in an Amount not to Exceed $164,500.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-203.  APPROVED 5-0

9.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.1

Ordinance No. 399 – Establishing Speed Limits on Albion Road, East Branch Parkway, Monarch Road and Windemere Parkway.
Staff report by Lisa Bobadilla, Transportation Division Manager.

Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 399.  APPROVED 5-0

10.

NEW BUSINESS

10.1

Public Hearing: John Nunes and the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 5 Union Appeal of Planning Commission Resolutions 07-12 and 07-13 Pertaining to the Certification of the City Center Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report and Approval of the Associated Project Entitlements.
Staff report by Lauren Barr, Senior Planner.

Recommendation: Open public hearing, take testimony, close public hearing and consider appeal.
CONDUCTED PUBLIC HEARING; ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-204 DENYING THE APPEAL BY JOHN NUNES AND THE UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS, LOCAL 5 UNION; 5-0

10.2

Public Hearing: Jim Gibbon Representing San Ramon for Open Government Appeal of Planning Commission Resolutions 07-12 and 07-13 Pertaining to the Certification of the City Center Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report and Approval of the Associated Project Entitlements.
Staff report by Lauren Barr, Senior Planner.

Recommendation: Open public hearing, take testimony, close public hearing and consider appeal.
CONDUCTED PUBLIC HEARING; ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-205 DENYING THE APPEAL BY JIM GIBBON REPRESENTING SAN RAMON FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT; ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-206 AS AMENDED; ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-207 AS AMENDED; 5-0

10.3

Public Hearing: Ordinance No. XXX (next in line) Approving Development Agreement Amendment (DA 07-850-001) – Third Amendment to That Portion of the Chevron Park Annexation and Development Agreement By and Between Sunset Building Company, LLC and the City of San Ramon Assigned To and Assumed by Sunset Building Company, LLC Relative to the City Center Project.
Staff report by Debbie Chamberlain, Division Manager Planning Services.

Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance; Waive Reading: Conduct Public Hearing; Continue to January 8, 2008.
INTRODUCED ORDINANCE; WAIVED READING; CONDUCTED PUBLIC HEARING; CONTINUED TO JANUARY 8, 2008;
APPROVED 5-0

10.4

Public Hearing: Ordinance No. XXX (next in line) Approving Development Agreement Amendment DA 07-850-002 – Fifth Amendment to the Annexation and Development Agreement By and Between the City of San Ramon and Sunset Development Company, Granada Sales, Inc., SDC 7, Annabel Investment Company, Sunset Land Company, LLC, Sunset Building Company, LLC and Alexander Properties Company Relative to the Development Known as Bishop Ranch.
Staff report by Debbie Chamberlain, Division Manager Planning Services.

Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance; Waive Reading: Conduct Public Hearing; Continue to January 8, 2008.
INTRODUCED ORDINANCE; WAIVED READING; CONDUCTED PUBLIC HEARING; CONTINUED TO JANUARY 8, 2008;
APPROVED 5-0

10.5

Discussion of Rescheduling or Cancelling the December 25, 2007 Council Meeting. Staff report by Patricia Edwards, City Clerk.

Recommendation: Reschedule or Cancel the December 25, 2007 Meeting.
CANCELLED DECEMBER 25, 2007 MEETING

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.

Discussion of Support for Metropolitan Transportation Commission to Provide Continued and Expanded Funding to Local Institutions for the Maintenance and Improvement of Streets and Roads - Cm. Hudson.
COUNCIL VOTED TO CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO PROVIDE CONTINUED AND EXPANDED FUNDING TO LOCAL INSTITUTIONS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS AND ROADS; 5-0

12.2

Mayor’s Reports and Comments.