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DANVILLE
This is intended as a summary of actions only. Persons interested in greater detail may view the meeting video at danville.ca.gov/129/Meetings-Agendas-Minutes.
Town Council - Regular Meeting
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
August 15, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council was called to order by Mayor Storer at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front Street, Danville, CA.
Present: Robert Storer, Mayor
Karen Stepper, Vice Mayor
Newell Arnerich, Councilmember
Dave Fong, Councilmember
Excused: Renee Morgan, Councilmember
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by San Ramon Valley Fire Chief Aguiar and Assistant Chief Duggan.
3. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes.
4. FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN
San Ramon Valley Fire Chief Aguiar and Assistant Chief Duggan invited the community to a fundraising event for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on September 9, 2023, at Primo's Pizza.
Dick Heron, Walnut Creek Watershed Council, provided an update and distributed the 2022 Achievement Report.
Alan Kalin invited the community to attend an event at the Veterans Memorial Building on August 25, 2023.
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Chuck Preas expressed opposition to pickleball courts proposed for Osage Station Park.
Tony Lukaszewski expressed appreciation to Councilmember Arnerich for his compassion after Mr. Lukaszewski's son was held at gunpoint in Walnut Creek last year.
The following individuals expressed opposition to Danville adopting an ordinance for gun storage:
Terry Thompson
Lee Halverson
Pat Fernwood
Mark Fernwood
Brian Cameron
Greg Marvel
Janet Crowle
D. Yuers, Major U.S. Air Force, Retired
Harold Stoner
Rob Baker
Ben Wagner
Bill Baker
The following individuals submitted speaker cards in opposition to Danville adopting an ordinance for gun storage and did not address the Town Council:
Chuck Lamb
Steve and Sheri Kicherer
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 Reading of a proclamation by Mayor Storer proclaiming August 31, 2023, as International Overdose Awareness Day
Mayor Storer presented the proclamation.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Stepper removed item 4 for a separate vote.
6.1 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town Council meeting of July 18, 2023
6.2 Consider approval of the Register of Demands
6.3 Consider acceptance of the June 2023 Month End Treasurer's Report
6.4 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 59-2023, authorizing the installation of two on-street Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") accessible parking spaces along the frontage of 400 Hartz Avenue REMOVED
6.5 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 60-2023, approving Quitclaim Lack of Abutters Rights located at 24 Noble Oaks Lane, APN 206-160-032
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
FONG, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM
6.4 MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN ABSENT ITEM 6.4 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 59-2023, AUTHORIZING
THE INSTALLATION OF TWO ON-STREET AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ("ADA") ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES ALONG THE FRONTAGE OF 400
HARTZ AVENUE - REMOVED
Transportation Manager Andrew Dillard presented an overview of the proposed Resolution.
Vice Mayor Stepper described alternative locations to consider, as represented to her by veterans, prior to requesting information at the Veterans Memorial Building Committee's next monthly board meeting. She suggested that Town staff get input from veterans' organizations who occupy the building.
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Councilmember Fong suggested reviewing all parking spots assigned to the building to determine the parking needs for the veterans.
Mayor Storer expressed support for the Resolution as presented.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ARNERICH, SECOND BY MAYOR STORER, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 59-2023, AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF TWO ON-STREET AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ("ADA") ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES ALONG THE FRONTAGE OF 400 HARTZ AVENUE
Mayor Storer requested a roll call vote:
MOTION FAILED 2-2-0-1; COUNCILMEMBER FONG AND VICE MAYOR STEPPER OPPOSED; COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN ABSENT
Councilmember Arnerich suggested that the item be continued to the next meeting of the Town Council.
Mayor Storer expressed support for Councilmember Arnerich's suggestion.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
7.1 Monthly Town Manager's report by Joe Calabrigo
Joe Calabrigo provided the report.
COMMUNICATIONS
8.1 Legislative update by Management Analyst Cat Bravo
Cat Bravo provided the report.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT
9.1 FY 2023/24 Business Promotion Funds - Funding Allocation Plan Public Information Officer Jenn Starnes presented the report.
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Mayor Storer opened the item to public comment.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Storer closed the item to public comment.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR STEPPER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ARNERICH
TO DIRECT STAFF TO CONTINUE THE BUSINESS PROMOTION PROGRAM AS IMPLEMENTED IN FY 2022-23, DESIGNATING $25,000 FOR THE HOLIDAY MARKETING CAMPAIGN AND $25,000 TO FUND THE BUSINESS PROMOTION
GRANT PROGRAM
MOTION CARRED 4-0-0-1; COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN ABSENT
10. TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
10.1 Appoint one Danville representative to the Iron Horse Corridor Management Program Advisory Committee for a four-year term
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR STEPPER TO APPOINT CHARLIE NEARY, MEMBER OF
THE PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION TO THE IRON HORSE
CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A FOUR-
YEAR TERM
Vice Mayor Stepper suggested that future recommendations for appointments be made Commissile Advisory Commission instead of the Parks. Recreation and Arts MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN ABSENT
10.2 Appoint one Councilmember as Voting Delegate and one Councilmember as Alternate Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo in Sacramento, September 20-22, 2023
MOTION BY MAYOR STORER TO APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER ARNERICH AS
VOTING DELEGATE, NO ALTERNATE, FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO IN SACRAMENTO, SEPTEMBER 20-22, 2023 MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN ABSENT
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10.3 Southwest Area Transportation Committee report by Vice Mayor Stepper Vice Mayor Stepper provided the report.
10.4 Tri-Valley Transportation Council report by Councilmember Arnerich Councilmember Arnerich provided the report.
10.5 Town Council updates
Councilmembers provided updates on events and activities in Danville.
11. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council was adjourned to a Closed Session at 6:37 p.m. in memory of Mike Kalfos, Danville Maintenance Services Supervisor.
12. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session was called to order at 6:40 p.m.
12.1 Public comment
There was no public comment.
12.2 Closed Session - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Name of Case: Town of Danville v. Contra Costa County, et al., Contra Costa County Superior Court, Case No. MSN21-1525
12.3 Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)-one case
12.4 Report on Closed Session
Mayor Storer reported out of Closed Session that no action was taken.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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