A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Ramon was called to order on January 23, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 2222 Camino Ramon, Mayor Hudson presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Kinney, Raab, Tatarka, Wilson and Mayor Hudson
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Herb Moniz, City Attorney Bob Saxe, Police Chief Brian Lindblom, Administrative Services Director Jim Randall, Parks and Community Services Director Jeff Eorio, Planning Director Phil Wong, City Engineer Joye Fukuda, Transportation Director John Dillon, Economic Development Manager, April Gray and City Clerk, Judy Macfarlane

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Mayor Hudson led Council, staff and those present in the audience in a pledge of allegiance to the flag.

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The City Manager said there was a change of time and location for the Tri Valley Transportation Council – it is to be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 24^th, at the San Ramon City offices.

Mayor Hudson called attention to the informational meetings and public participation hearings to be held regarding the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) review of the PG & E Year 2002 Tri-Valley Capacity Increase Project.

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Chief Lindblom introduced three new employees to the police department; Sergeant Bryan Reynolds, Officer Todd Patty and Officer Jeff Schraeder.

Mayor Hudson welcomed the new employees and gave them City pins.

Mayor Hudson introduced members of the San Ramon Valley Oversight Committee on Youth Safety and Development, Kathy Chiverton, Cindy Wheeler, and Newell Arnerich, who presented the First Annual Community Report.

Mayor Hudson introduced Eagle Scout Chris Skok and presented him with a proclamation recognizing his efforts and contributions made through his Eagle Scout project.

Mayor Hudson presented a proclamation to Mike Marcy, Chevron Corporation’s Public Affairs Manager recognizing Chevron’s ongoing contributions to Parks and Community Services Department programs.

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PUBLIC COMMENT - None

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Cm. Raab’s motion to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2001 meeting was seconded by Cm.Tatarka and passed 4-0-1, (Cm. Kinney abstained – he was not present at that meeting).

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Cm. Tatarka’s motion to approve the following Consent Calendar was seconded by Cm. Raab and passed 5-0.

FINANCE      Register of Demands dated January 12 and 19, 2001 in the amount of $1,250,186.30.

Adopting the findings to commit funds in the City of San Ramon’s Traffic Improvement and Creek Mitigation Funds

Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with RMF Arena Systems for the design and construction of the California High School In-Line Hockey Rink Improvement Project (CIP 8273) in the amount of $40,600

CONTRACT QUARTERLY REPORT

City Manager and Designated Directorates Contract Quarterly Report October to December 31, 2000

QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT

City of San Ramon Quarterly Investment Report Period ending December 31, 2000

URGING RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO REDUCE ELECTRICITY USE

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APPEAL OF MUNICIPAL CODE AND ZONING ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS

Mayor Hudson said that a request for continuation of this item had been received from the appellant.

Cm. Wilson’s motion to continue the appeal to the February 13, 2001 meeting was seconded by Cm. Tatarka and passed 5-0.

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ORDINANCE 300

Joe Covello said he felt the subject of rotation of the position of Mayor had not been addressed properly and there had been a failure to incorporate into Ordinance 300 and the City Charter a workable rotation plan for the selection of Mayor. He presented to the Council a written proposal for an ordinance detailing a rotation program for selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor.

It was the consensus of Council that the proposed ordinance would be discussed at the City Council Workshop on February 28, 2001 and agendized for the March 13, 2001 Council meeting.

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MAYORS’ CONFERENCE

Mayor Hudson announced the next Mayors’ Conference would be held in Pittsburg and asked the Council to review the agenda.

IRON HORSE TRAIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Mayor Hudson said he felt a Councilmember or Commissioner as liaison to the Iron Horse Trail Advisory Committee would provide the best representation. He expressed concern that a citizen starting from ground zero would not have the expertise that would be needed to finish the project.

Cm. Raab said he wanted to advertise the opening to the community and if a Councilmember or Commissioner wished to apply, they would be considered with the other applications.

Cm. Wilson’s motion to appoint Mayor Hudson as San Ramon’s representative until the position is filled was seconded by Cm. Tatarka and passed 5-0.

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LEASE NEGOTIATIONS ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE

The Administrative Services Director said an item had come up after the posting of the agenda regarding lease negotiations for additional office space at 3180 Crow Canyon Place. He asked the Council to agendize it as an emergency item.

Cm. Kinney’s motion to agendize the item was seconded by Cm. Tatarka and passed 5-0.

The Administrative Services Director requested approval from the Council to proceed with the negotiations to secure additional office space at 3180 Crow Canyon Place. He asked that tentative approval of the lease be given so staff could explore the options and logistics of securing this additional space. He stated the current offer would expire Friday, January 26, 2001.

Cm. Kinney’s motion to approve the lease negations was seconded by Cm. Tatarka and passed 5-0.

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There being no further business to come before the City, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M.

David E. Hudson, Mayor
Judy Macfarlane, City Clerk

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