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

February 14, 2006


San Ramon City Hall
2222 Camino Ramon

CLOSED SESSION – 6:30 P.M.
AND AFTER THE MEETING
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M.

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

1.

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION:

(1) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9 FOR CITY COUNCIL TO MEET WITH ITS LEGAL COUNSEL PERTAINING TO ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. A POINT HAS BEEN REACHED WHERE THE CITY COUNCIL IS OF THE OPINION, BASED ON THE ADVICE OF ITS LEGAL ADVISOR, THAT BASED ON EXISTING FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES THERE IS SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY.

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 – February 15
 

11:00 A.M.
6:30 P.M.
7:00 P.M.

Citizen Core Council – Dougherty Station Community Center- Front Row Theatre Street Smarts Skate Night – Golden Skate
Arts Advisory Committee – Community Center
  Thursday – February 16
 

6:30 P.M.
6:30 P.M.

Transportation Advisory Committee – Planning Conference Room
League of California Cities East Bay Division Meeting – Orinda
  Friday – February 17
 

8:00 A.M.

San Ramon Valley Unified School District Liaison
  Monday – February 20 City Offices Closed
  Tuesday – February 21
 

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

Teen Council – The Loft at the Dougherty Station Community Center
Planning Commission – San Ramon Community Center - Fountain Room
  Wednesday – February 22
 

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

Economic Development Advisory Committee
Fourth Redevelopment Plan Amendment Community Information Meeting
  Thursday – February 23
 

8:30 A.M.
2:00 P.M.
4:00 P.M.
6:30 P.M.

Tri-Valley Affordable Housing Committee – Dublin City Hall, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin
Architectural Review Board – Planning Conference Room
Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission – Concord
Tri-Valley Council Meeting – Dougherty Station Community Center

4.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

4.1

Recognition of Lucerne Mottaz, 2004 California Music Education Association "Music Educator of the Year". Presented by Mayor Wilson.

4.2

Sentinels of Freedom Proclamation for Specialist Jeffrey William Briner. Presented by Mayor Wilson.

4.3

Recognition of "Sentinels of Freedom" Scholarship Foundation Program Supporters: Nathan Shapell; Chris Truebridge and Dan Coleman, Shapell Industries; William Huber, AT&T; Marc Bolton, San Ramon Marriott; Alex Spanos; Nicholas Kochek, United Parcel Service; and organizer Mike Conklin. Presented by Mayor Wilson.

4.4

Recognition of Toni Renault as City of San Ramon Employee of the Month for February 2006. Presented by Mayor Wilson.

5.

CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS

5.1

Economic Development Advisory Committee Appointments.  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 January 24, 2006 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

Register of Demands as presented by the City Treasurer (Period ending January 31, 2006).
Recommendation: Accept Report.

8.2

Resolution No. 2006-16 – Authorizing Fiscal Year 2005/06 Employee Classifications.  Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-16.

8.3

Resolution No. 2006-17 – Approving the City of San Ramon’s Application for Grant Funds for the Roberti-Z’berg Harris - Block Grant Program Under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, And Coastal Protection Act Of 2002 for the David Glass House Restoration and Landscaping Project.  Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-17.

8.4

Resolution 2006-18 – Approving the City of San Ramon’s Application for Grant Funds for the Per Capita Grant Program Under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 for the David Glass House Restoration and Landscaping Project.  Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-18.

8.5

Minute Order Authorizing the Assignment of the EDAW, Inc. Contract to AECOM Technology Corporation for Preparation of the Northwest Specific Plan.  Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Minute Order.

8.6

Resolution No. 2006-19 – Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with W. Bradley Electric, Inc. for the Construction of City of San Ramon Traffic Signal Installation And Upgrade Project (CIP Nos. 5334, 5373, 5380, 5384, 5385, 5387, 5394, 7712, & 7726) in an Amount not to Exceed $965,000.  Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-19.

8.7

Resolution No. 2006-20 – Authorizing Reimbursement to Lennar Homes, Developer of Greystone Ranch (Subdivision 7961), for San Ramon Valley Boulevard Right-of-Way in the Amount of $78,408.  Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-20.

8.8

Geologic Hazard Abatement District No. 1990-01 (GHAD) - Resolution No. 2006-21 – Accepting Ownership of Parcel D in Subdivision 7015 (Shapell Industries/West Branch).  Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-21.

8.9

Resolution No. 2006-22 – Authorizing a Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2006/07 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding.  Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-22.

8.10

Resolution No. 2006-23 – Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Participation in the 2006 Cycle Regional Signal Timing Grant Program.  Staff report

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-23.

8.11

Resolution No. 2005-24 – Authorizing Staff to Submit a Grant Application to County Connection for the Allocation of a Community Connection Van for the San Ramon Senior Center.  Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-24.

8.12

Resolution No. 2006-25 – Establishing Fees and Charges for Various Geologic Hazard Abatement District Services.  Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-25.

8.13

Resolution No. 2006-26 – Supporting the Formation of a Citizen Corps Council.  Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-26.

9.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.1

Update on Negotiations with Amador Valley Industries (AVI) for Garbage and Recycling Services in the City of San Ramon Effective October 1, 2006 and Consideration of Staff Recommendations. Staff report by Karen McNamara, Public Services Director.  Staff report
Recommendation: Receive Update and consider staff recommendations.

10.

NEW BUSINESS

10.1

City Council 2006-2007 Liaison Appointments to Area Wide and State Wide Committees, City Committees, Committees of the Council and Other Agencies. Staff report by Patricia Edwards, City Clerk.  Staff report
Recommendation: Approve appointments.

10.2

Public Hearing: Resolution No. 2006-27 – Approving the Filing of a Grant Application with the State of California Department of Transportation for Allocation of Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Vehicle Purchase Funds for Elderly and Disabled Individuals for 2006-07 Funding Cycle. Staff report by Esther Lucas, Division Manager – Recreation Services.  Staff report
Recommendation: Conduct Public Hearing; Adopt Resolution No. 2006-27.

10.3

Public Hearing: Concerning Agreement Between the City and A.T.& T. California Pertaining to the Upgrading and Installation of Equipment by A.T.& T. California for the Support of Internet Protocol Television Service. Staff report by By Athan, City Attorney.  Staff report
Recommendation: Conduct Public Hearing; Direct City Attorney to prepare findings based on the public hearing.

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.
  CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION:

(1) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957 FOR CITY COUNCIL TO MEET WITH ITS LABOR NEGOTIATORS, JEFF EORIO, GREG ROGERS AND CHERYL MITCHELL WADE, CONCERNING NEGOTIATIONS WITH SEIU LOCAL 790.

(2) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8 FOR CITY COUNCIL TO MEET WITH ITS REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: JOYE FUKUDA AND MOUSTEFA KENDROUD REGARDING PORTIONS OF PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN 213-010-024, 213-010-025, 213-010-026, 213-010-027.

I hereby certify the attached City Council agenda was posted 72 hours before the noted meeting:

Patricia Edwards, City Clerk

Dated:  February 10, 2006

 


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