MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF SAN RAMON – COUNCIL MEETING

A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Ramon was held July 12, 2005 at 7:05 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2222 Camino Ramon, Mayor Wilson presiding.

PRESENT: Councilmembers Hudson, Rowley, Vice Mayor Livingstone and Mayor Wilson.

ABSENT: Councilmember Perkins

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Herb Moniz, City Attorney Byron Athan, Police Chief Scott Holder, Public Works Director Joye Fukuda, Finance Division Manager Eva Crowder-Howard, Acting Deputy City Clerk Marty Wadekamper and City Clerk Patricia Edwards.

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Mayor Wilson stated that the City Council met in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 to confer with the City Attorney regarding the case of CLD Construction v. City of San Ramon. Upon motion made by Vice Mayor Livingstone, seconded by Councilmember Rowley and approved unanimously by the City Council, the Mayor was authorized and directed to execute a Settlement Agreement with CLD Construction as recommended by the City Attorney.

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Toby Brink, San Ramon Chamber of Commerce CEO, led the Council, staff, and those in the audience in the pledge of allegiance.

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Mayor Wilson asked if there were any changes or additions to the agenda. The Acting Deputy City Clerk noted that there were none.

Mayor Wilson asked if there were any changes or additions to the Boards, Committee and Commission meetings schedule. The Acting Deputy City Clerk noted that the League of California Cities-East Bay Division meeting listed as July 21, 2005 will be held on July 28, 2005 in Monterey. The location of the July 30, 2005 E-Waste Recycling Event was clarified. The event will be held at the north end of Central Park near the Iron Horse School.

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Introduction of New City Employee: Matthew Valenzuela

Public Works Director Joye Fukuda introduced Matthew Valenzuela, Engineering Specialist. Mayor Wilson welcomed Mr. Valenzuela and presented him with a City pin.

The Acting Deputy City Clerk noted that no City Council appointments were scheduled for this meeting.

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Roz Rogoff told the Council that she has been following the Crow Canyon Specific Plan for three years. She noted that the General Plan requires a minimum of 460 housing units. She stated that placing housing near Morgan’s Masonry is not a good location because of the dust and noise. She commented that the Waterford complex in Dublin is not a good model for mixed-use in San Ramon. She added that the area should remain as it is because it provides an affordable location for small business which contributes to the City’s economic vitality. She remarked that even if the City develops a relocation plan, the business owners would not be able to afford the moving costs and increased rents and many would be put out of business. She said that many business owners were unaware of the proposed changes until recently and were informed by word of mouth not by the City. She felt that this was wrong.

Mayor Wilson commented that the City is obligated by law to notify the property owners, not the tenants, of any proposed changes. He noted that the City has followed this procedure.

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Vice Mayor Livingstone’s motion to approve the June 28, 2005 minutes was seconded by Cm. Hudson and passed 4-0.

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Cm. Hudson’s motion to approve consent calendar items 8.1 through 8.5 was seconded by Vice Mayor Livingstone and passed 4-0.

Resolution 2005-99 Recommending the Closure of Deerwood Drive between Deerwood Road and Old Mill Road from July 18, 2005 to August 26, 2005 for Construction of the Lauderhill Development Project (formerly Old Mill Residential).

Resolution No. 2005-100 Authorizing an Increase in the Ten Percent Contract Change Order Limit Specified by Title A, Division A7 of the City of San Ramon Municipal Code to the Agreement with Top Grade Construction for Construction of FY 2003/04 Pavement Management Project (CIP 5318) and Authorizing a Budget Increase in the Amount of $550,000 for the Reconstruction of Montevideo Drive (CIP 5428).

Resolution No. 2005-101 that the City Council Considered the Addendum to the General Plan 2020 Environmental Impact Report and Find it Consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act; Adoption of an Ordinance Implementing the City Center Mixed Use (CCMU) Zoning District; and Adoption of an Ordinance Authorizing the Rezoning of Three parcels to CCMU – City Center Mixed Use.

Resolution No. 2005-102 Establishing a Voluntary Campaign Expenditure Limitation for the 2005 Municipal Election.

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The Acting Deputy City Clerk noted that were no items of Unfinished Business on the agenda.

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Finance Division Manager Eva Howard-Crowder gave the report. Staff recommends approval of all three resolutions and the authorization of the refunding of Reassessment District No. 93-1. The Finance Committee discussed this item at its May 11, 2005 meeting and directed staff to bring a refunding proposal to the City Council for consideration. Since current interest rates have declined over the past 12 years, the current interest rate environment presents the City with the opportunity to refund the 1993 Bonds. This results in savings to the property owners responsible for the bond payment. The estimated amount of bonds to be issued in the refunding is $523,300 at an estimated interest rate of 4.90%. The current bond interest rate is 6.8%. The refunding savings to the property owners are estimated at $30,000 or 31% per year after all costs of issuance have been calculated. The final maturity date remains unchanged at 2015. The refinancing can be performed as a "summary refunding" which means that no legal requirement for property owner notification exists and no public hearing is necessary. The bond council for the transaction is Jones Hall and the underwriters are Brandis, Tallman, LLC. Nicki Tallman from Brandis, Tallman, LLC was in attendance to answer questions. Ms. Howard-Chowder added that, once the refunding is complete, the City will notify the affected property owners.

Mayor Wilson opened the item for public discussion. There were no questions from the Council or the audience. Mayor Wilson closed the discussion. Ms. Howard-Crowder stated that if the resolutions are approved, the next step would be to record a new reassessment lien, execute the documents relating to the refunding, and close the bond refunding. Cm. Rowley stated that this demonstrated initiative by the Finance Department and benefited the property owners. Cm. Rowley thanked Ms. Howard-Crowder for her professional presentation.

Cm. Hudson’s motion that Resolutions No. 2005-103, 2005-104, and 2005-105 be approved authorizing the refunding of Reassessment District No. 93-1 Fostoria Parkway bonds and approve all related documentation was seconded by Cm. Rowley. The motion passed 4-0.

Mayor Wilson thanked the Finance Committee and Finance Department for bring these Resolutions forward and looking after the best interests of the residents of San Ramon.

The City Manager had no comments.

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Cm. Hudson and Cm. Rowley both stated that City enjoyed another great Fourth of July celebration.

Mayor Wilson read a letter from Parks and Community Director Jeff Eorio apologizing on behalf of KKIQ and PyroSpectacular for the audio technical difficulty experienced during the 18^th Annual Star Spangled Spectacular in San Ramon.

Mayor Wilson closed the meeting with a moment of silence for the lives lost during the terrorist attacks in London, England.

There being no further business, Mayor Wilson adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.

Signed:
H. Abram Wilson, Mayor
Patricia Edwards, City Clerk

Approved at the July 26, 2005 City Council meeting, 4-0, Councilmember Perkins abstain.