A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Ramon was called to order on April 10, 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 Sergeant Jim Telles, Administrative Services Director Jim Randall, Parks and Community Services Director Jeff Eorio, Planning Director Phil Wong, City Engineer Joye Fukuda, Public Services Director, Jim Estep, Transportation Director John Dillon, Building and Safety Services Director Don Rhoades, Economic Development Manager, April Gray, Transportation Analyst, Lisa Bobadilla, 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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Cm. Tatarka announced on May 12, 2001, the Volunteer Center of Contra Costa was having its 18^th Annual Human Race at the Lafayette Reservoir. She said she would be participating on behalf of the San Ramon Library Foundation and asked if anyone was interested in sponsoring her, to leave a message on her City voicemail.

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Carol Rowley, Chair, Parks and Community Services Commission presented to the Mayor Hudson the California Parks & Recreation Society State Award of Merit and Local Awards of Merit.

Beverly Hardwick was recognized as the 2000 Volunteer of Merit for the California Parks Recreation Society District III – Alameda/Contra Costa County.

Mayor Hudson presented a proclamation to Michael Elkins, Vice Chair of the Environmental Affairs Advisory Committee declaring Sunday, April 22, 2001 as Earth Day.

The Public Services Director introduced new employee Thomas Cooney, Maintenance Technician II.

The Mayor welcomed Mr. Cooney and gave him a City pin.

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By Council ballot Vicky Campbell was selected to fill the vacancy on the Parks and Community Services Commission.

Cm. Kinney’s motion to approve the appointment of Vicky Campbell was seconded by Cm. Wilson and passed 5-0.

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Linda Wilgus, 20 Boardwalk, invited the Council to the 7^th Annual Spring Festival at the Crow Canyon Gardens on May 5, 2001.

Victor Petersen, 2955 Moran Drive, told the Council that petitions were being circulated for an initiative measure to have an elected mayor and he would keep the Council apprised on a regular basis of where they were in the process.

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Cm. Tatarka’s motion to approve the minutes of the March 27, 2001 meeting was seconded by Cm. Kinney and passed 5-0.

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

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FINANCE      Register of Demands dated March 21, 29, 30 and April 6, 2001 in the amount of $751,645.71

Approving environmental mini-grant application submitted by Neil Armstrong Elementary School for its gardens project

Approving Final Map for Minor Subdivision 903-99, located at the northeast corner of Canyon Woods Drive and Alcosta Blvd., (Canyon Woods/Blackhawk)

Approving Final Map for Subdivision 8454, located on the south side of Bollinger Canyon Road between Camino Ramon and the Iron Horse Trail, (Bishop Ranch 1/Sunset Building Co., LLC)

Approving Final Map for Subdivision 8071, located at the southeast corner of Deerwood Drive and Bollinger Canyon Road, (Bollinger Crest Apartments Investors/Bollinger Crest)

CONTRACT QUARTERLY REPORT

City Manager and Designated Directorates Contract Report – January to March 31, 2001

Ordinance Cable System

The Cable System Regulatory Ordinance was introduced  and the public hearing set for April 24, 2001.

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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 

Shelly Lewis, Committee Chair, presented the Annual Report for the Transportation Systems Management Advisory Committee. She reviewed the purpose, accomplishments and goals of the committee.

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Mayor Hudson read a letter of appreciation for the Senior Tutor Program at the San Ramon Senior Center.

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FY 2001-02 PROPOSED WORK PROGRAM AND LEVELS OF SERVICE

The Administrative Services Director presented to Council  the proposed Fiscal Year 2001-02 Proposed Work Program  and Levels of Service. The Council reviewed the proposed work program and gave direction to staff for budget preparation.

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MAYORS’ CONFERENCE 

Mayor Hudson said at the Mayors’ Conference on April 5 in Clayton Millie Greenberg was elected to serve as the Conference’s representative to LAFCO.

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SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

It was the consensus of Council that Cm. Kinney would take the place of Cm. Raab as liaison to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee.

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SOUTHWEST AREA COMMITTEE

Mayor Hudson announced that he was appointed Chair TRANSPORTATION of the Southwest Area Transportation Committee.

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DOUGHERTY VALLEY OPEN SPACE/SCHOOLS

Cm. Raab asked for clarification from Mayor Hudson  regarding comments made at the Dougherty Valley Oversight Committee on March 15, 2001 regarding open space and schools. Mayor Hudson responded that his comments were taken out of context and that he did not advocate building schools on protected open space in Dougherty Valley.

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EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Mayor Hudson said a group in Richmond were attempting to purchase bay front property which could become part of the regional park district.

There being no further business to come before the City, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M.

David E. Hudson, Mayor
Judy Macfarlane, City Clerk

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