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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

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact the City Clerk if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting. Assisted listening devices are available upon notification of at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. The City of San Ramon provides reasonable accessibility.

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

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The Public Comment portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Council on any matter not on this agenda. The law does not permit Council action or extended discussion of any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. If Council action is requested, the Council may place the matter on a future agenda. All statements that require a response will be referred to staff for a reply in writing.

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February 24, 2004

San Ramon City Hall
2222 Camino Ramon

 

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
STUDY SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M.

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION

1) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 - TO CONFER WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (TWO MATTERS) 

2) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54957.6 - TO CONFER WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

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.

Monday - March 1

10:00 A.M.

3:00 P.M.

Senior Citizen Advisory Committee - San Ramon Senior Center

Southwest Area Transportation Committee -

Tuesday - March 2

7:00 P.M.

Planning Commission

Wednesday - March 4

7:00 P.M.

Open Space and Conservation Advisory Committee

Thursday - March 5

2:00 P.M.

6:30 P.M.

Architectural Review Board

Mayors' Conference - Walnut Creek

4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
5.1 Economic Development Advisory Committee. Staff report by David Berger, Economic Development Manager.  Staff Report
5.2 Open Space and Conservation Advisory Committee. Staff report by Beatriz Duffy, Associate Planner.  Staff Report
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 February 10, 2004 meeting.  Minutes
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 Resolution No. 2004-13 Approving the City of San Ramon Compliance Checklist for the Contra Costa Transportation Authority Congestion Management Program.  Staff Report
Recommendation: Adoption of Resolution No. 2004-13.
8.2 Resolution No. 2004-21 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Use Agreement and a Retrofit Agreement with the East Bay Municipal Utility District to accept Recycled Water for Irrigation Use.  Staff Report
Recommendation: Adoption of Resolution No. 2004-21.
8.3 Resolution No. 2004-23 Authorizing reimbursement to Lyon Homes developer of Henry Ranch (Subdivision 8188) in the amount of $106,067 for San Ramon Valley Boulevard Roadway Improvement Costs incurred in excess of their Roadway Obligation.  Staff Report
Recommendation: Adoption of Resolution No. 2004-23.
 

8.4

Resolution No. 2004-24 Accepting Certain Road and Stormdrain Improvements constructed in Subdivision 8133 and a portion of North Gale Ridge Road constructed in Subdivision 8105 (Shapell Industries/The Bridges at Gale Ranch).  Staff Report

   

Recommendation: Adoption of Resolution No. 2004-24.

 

8.5

Resolution No. 2004-26 Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Lease Agreement with San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District for the office building located at 9399 Fircrest Lane and appropriating $18,000 from the Traffic Improvement Fund.  Staff Report

   

Recommendation: Adoption of Resolution No. 2004-26.

 

8.6

Resolution No. 2004-30 Adopting a General Fund Reserve Policy.  Staff Report

   

Recommendation: Adoption of Resolution No. 2004-30.

8.7

Resolution No. 2004-31 Accepting Certain Roadway and Drainage Improvements of Thomas Ranch (Subdivision 8037) as complete and for maintenance, accepting Certain Emergency Access Easement, Stormdrain Easement and Public Utility Easements; accepting Certain Landscape Improvements within the Frontage of Crow Canyon Road as complete and for maintenance and authorizing the release of Project Bonds.

Resolution No. 2004-32 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement with New Cities Development Group.

Resolution No. 2004-33 Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. IV to an Agreement with New Image Landscape Company in an annual amount not to exceed $3,900.  Staff Report

Recommendation: Adoption of Resolution Nos. 2004-31, 2004-32 and 2004-33.

9.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

10.

NEW BUSINESS

 

10.1

Arts Advisory Committee Annual Report. Presented by JoAn English, Committee Chair.  Staff Report

   

Recommendation: Accept report.

 

10.2

Library Advisory Committee Annual Report. Presented by Ed Cheng, Committee Chair.  Staff Report

   

Recommendation: Accept report.

 

10.3

Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 09-03 Approving Land Use Permit (LUP 03-500-008) ExtraMile/Chevron Gas Station at 18060 San Ramon Valley Boulevard by Joyce Gregory. Staff report by Phil Wong, Planning Manager.  Staff Report

   

Recommendation: Uphold Planning Commission Resolution No.09-03.

 

10.4

Discussion of reauthorization of Measure C. Staff report by Lisa Bobadilla, Transportation Manager.  Staff Report

   

Recommendation: Direction to staff.

 

10.5

Public Hearing Ordinance - Amendment to modify appointment process of Architectural Review Board (ARB) members. Staff report by Phil Wong, Planning Manager.  Staff Report

   

Recommendation: Direction to staff.

 

10.6

Proposal to amend the Home Occupation Permit Review and Approval Process.
Staff report by Phil Wong, Planning Manager.  Staff Report

   

Recommendation: Direction to staff.

 

10.7

Public Hearing Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code Pertaining Legislative Body. Staff report by Byron Athan, City Attorney.  Staff Report

   

Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance and set public hearing.

 

10.8

Appeal of Overlapping Representation Petitions. Staff report by Cheryl Wade, Administrative Services Director.  Staff Report

   

Recommendation: Direction to staff.

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 24 hours before the noted meeting:

Judy Macfarlane, City Clerk

Dated: February 20, 2004

 


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