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

February 27, 2007

San Ramon City Hall
2222 Camino Ramon

CLOSED SESSION AFTER MEETING
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 – February 28
 

6:30 P.M.

Economic Development Advisory Committee – Planning Conference Room
  Thursday – March 1
 

6:30 P.M.

Contra Costa County Mayors’ Conference – El Cerrito
  Monday – March 5
 

10:00 A.M.
3:00 P.M.

Senior Advisory Committee – Senior Citizen Center
Southwest Area Transportation Committee – San Ramon
  Tuesday – March 6
 

7:00 P.M.

Planning Commission – Cancelled
  Wednesday – March 7
 

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

Policy Committee – Planning Conference Room
Open Space and Conservation Advisory Committee – Planning Conference Room
  Thursday – March 8
 

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

Architectural Review Board – Planning Conference Room
Housing Advisory Committee – Planning Conference Room

4.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

4.1

Recognition of Sanjiv Bhandari for his Service to the Architectural Review Board. Presented by Mayor Wilson.

4.2

Introduction of New Public Services Employees:
Michael Dodds, Maintenance Technician; Anthony Gauci, Maintenance Technician; Nathan Keesler, Maintenance Technician; Mary Richardson, Safety and Training Coordinator.

4.3

Proclamation Recognizing Mark Curtis, KTVU Channel 2 Morning News Anchor, for His Contributions to the San Ramon Valley Street Smarts Program. Presented by Mayor Wilson.

5.

CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS

5.1

Library Advisory Committee Appointments.  Staff report

5.2

Open Space and Conservation Advisory Committee Appointments.  Staff report

5.3

Transportation Demand Management Advisory Committee Appointment.  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 13, 2007 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

Ordinance No. 389 – Authorizing an Amendment to the CALPERS Contract to add the Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit.   Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 389.

8.2

Architectural Review Board Appointments.  Staff report
Recommendation: Ratification of Appointments.

8.3

Resolution 2007-22 – Accepting Certain Roadway and Stormdrain Dedications and Improvements in Subdivision 8686 for Maintenance (Shapell Industries – Rose Garden/Villa Paseo at Gale Ranch).  Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-22.

8.4

Resolution No. 2007-23 – Approving the Old Ranch Summit Annexation Engineer’s Report for Geologic Hazard Abatement District No. 1990-01 (GHAD); Accepting the Petition by Davidon Homes to Annex the Old Ranch Summit into the GHAD; Declaring the GHAD’s Intention to Conduct Property Owner Assessment Ballot Proceedings; and Setting a Public Hearing for April 24, 2007.  Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-23.

8.5

City of San Ramon Art in Public Places Program.  Staff report
Recommendation: Approve Program and Proposed Annual Funding Through the Use of the Existing Beautification Fund.

8.6

Resolution No. 2007-24 – Approving Application for Grant Funds for the California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 for Forest Home Farms.

Resolution No. 2007-25 – Approving Application for Grant Funds for the California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 for the Boone House.
Staff report

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Nos. 2007-24 and 2007-25.

8.7

Resolution No. 2007-26 – Implementing Revised Market Adjustments for Part Time Temporary Employee Classifications within the Parks and Community Services and Public Services Departments, Effective April 1, 2007.  Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-26.

8.8

Resolution No. 2007-27 – Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Michael Brandman Associates for Professional Services for the City Center Project Environmental Impact Report in an Amount not to Exceed $320,640 including all Reimbursables.
Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-27.

8.9

Resolution No. 2007-28 – Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Cooperative Agreement Number 45.05.07 Between the City of San Ramon and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority for Preparation of the San Ramon Valley Iron Horse Trail Bicycle Pedestrian Corridor Analysis with Transportation Planning Land Use Grant Funds.  Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-28.

8.10

Minute Order 2007-02 – Approving an Amount not to Exceed $80,630 from the Capital Improvement Program for the Purchase and Installation of Two Heaters for the 50 Meter Pool at the San Ramon Olympic Pool and Aquatic Park.  Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Minute Order 2007-02.

8.11

Ordinance No. 390 – Accepting the Requirements of the California Penal Code Relating to the Recruitment and Training of Law Enforcement Officers.  Staff report
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 390.

9.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

10.

NEW BUSINESS

10.1

Review of Mid-Year 2006-2007 Financial Report.

Resolution No. 2007-29 – Authorizing the Mid-Year 2006-2007 Budget Adjustments.

Staff report by Greg Rogers, Finance Director.  Staff report

Recommendation: Receive Report; Adopt Resolution No. 2007-29.

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 TO EVALUATE THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER.

(2) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957 TO EVALUATE THE POSITION OF CITY ATTORNEY.

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

Patricia Edwards, City Clerk

Dated: February 23, 2007

 


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