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
May 21, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council was called to order by Mayor Stepper at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front Street, Danville, CA.
Present: Karen Stepper, Mayor
Dave Fong, Vice Mayor
Newell Arnerich, Councilmember
Renee Morgan, Councilmember
Robert Storer, Councilmember arrived at 5:28 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 1630, Kristin Johnson, leader.
3. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the order of the agenda.
Mayor Stepper announced that item 7.1 will be deferred to a later date.
4. FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN
Pete Brown expressed support for the skatepark soon to be under construction at Diablo Vista Park.
Mark Seller expressed concern regarding the lack of enforcement of failure to stop at stop signs.
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2 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 Presentation of a proclamation to Sumita Bhandari, Executive Director, Discovery Counseling Center proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month
Mayor Stepper presented the proclamation.
5.2 Presentation of a proclamation to Rabbi Raitman and Mushky Raitman, Chabad Jewish Center of Danville and San Ramon, proclaiming May 2024 as Jewish American Heritage Month
Mayor Stepper presented the proclamation.
Councilmember Storer arrived at 5:28 p.m.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town Council meeting of May 7, 2024
6.2 Consider approval of the Register of Demands
6.3 Consider acceptance of the March 2024 Month End Treasurer’s Report
6.4 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 27-2024, approving the display of the Rainbow Flag during the month of June 2024
6.5 Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-04, amending provisions of Chapter 20 of the Danville Municipal Code regarding stormwater management and discharge control
6.6 Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-05, repealing Sections 8-6 and 8- 7 of the Danville Municipal Code relating to traffic regulations
6.7 Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-06, adding Sections 32-22.4.5 and 32-23.4.5 to the Danville Municipal Code prohibiting short term rentals in single family and two-family zoning districts (ZTA 24-0001) DocuSign Envelope ID: 699AB92A-06AD-47FF-8EC2-09F98CBC9AEA
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3 6.8 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 28-2024, authorizing Use of Public Right of Way for 2024 Music in the Park on Town Green
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARNERICH, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
7. COMMUNICATIONS
7.1 Legislative Update by Management Analyst Cat Bravo DEFERRED TO A
LATER DATE
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 29-2024, adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance and approving the addition of Six New Pickleball Courts with Associated Seating at Osage Station Park
Each member of the Town Council acknowledged the large number of emails received and stated that they were reviewed.
Recreation, Arts and Community Services Director Henry Perezalonso presented the staff report.
City Attorney Rob Ewing provided information on the process leading to the noise study and the Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance.
Josh Carman, Rincon Consultants, provided information regarding the noise study and the quantitative criteria.
Staff and the consultant responded to questions from the Town Council.
Mayor Stepper opened the item to public comment.
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4 Stuart Flashman, attorney for the appellant, presented background and information supporting the appeal. He stated further study needs to be done on noise and transportation impacts, and presented illustrations on sound impacts, measurements and absorption.
The following speakers expressed opposition to the item:
Harriet Neely
Laurinda Ochoa
Diane Preas
Anthony Romanelli
Rick Ochoa
Chuck Preas
Mandi Newton
Allen Scott
Jennifer Jo Wiseman
William Stone
Mark Seller
Joel Ferman
Pat Marshall
Mike Messerly
Richard Archer
Thomas Philbert
Kolisa Larue
The following speakers expressed support for the item:
Ron Fong
Kathy Vickroy
Toby Foster
Patrick Hawthorn
Bee Kilgore (statement read by friend)
Kim Moore
Audrey Moore
Bridget Cox
Frances Roberts
Mark Lowe
Brad Falk
Tim Collins
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5 The following individuals submitted speaker cards in opposition to the item and did not wish to address the Council:
Eunice Cline
Julia Philbert
Olivier Larue
Terri Costello
Jim Trevel
Thomas Philbert
Karl Danielson
Cindy Danielson
Christina Hendry
Evan Hendry
Emily Romanelli
Matt Newton
Angela Hessler
Mary Wallace
John Somers
Carol Lane
Karen Means
Ed and Tracy Stracke
Lizabeth Connolly
Rob Callahan
Tina Talbot
Karen DeMartini
Suzanne Reeve
Sarah Carey
Jill Larson
Beth Topaz
Shelby Thornton
Kim VanHoesen
Faye Isaacson
Diane Leventhal
Shirley Osmer
LeeAnn Brown
Hillary Pereira
Camilo Pereira
Cindy Turner
Francis Victor Stanton
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6 Jane Stanton
Karen Judd
Chadd Cline
Francie Roberts
Karen Judd
Mark Seller
The following individuals submitted speaker cards in favor of the item and did not wish to address the Council:
Irene Strokon
Veronica Poon
Barbara Fong
Nancy Perry
Harriette and John Hughes
Jimmy Custer
Calvin Wong
Alex Poon
Jenise Falk
Joanne McAndrews
Gerald Sing
Ted Flores
TJ Dupont
Wesley Soohoo
Jean Soohoo
Terry Matzkin
Teresa Jacobs
Jill Shila
Susan Lowe
Jenise Falk
Miguel Manrique
Susan Lowe
Joanne McAndrews
Mr. Flashman provided a rebuttal and additional comments regarding noise and the need for further study. He expressed concern regarding the increased traffic and safety issues that would accompany additional courts.
He suggested mitigating the current two courts and locating additional courts in other parks.
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7 Mayor Stepper closed the item to public comment.
Staff and Mr. Carman responded to questions from the Town Council.
Councilmember Arnerich stated that he is not supportive of placing the courts at Osage Station Park and suggested that consideration be made to placing courts at Sycamore Valley Park or Diablo Vista Park.
Councilmember Morgan recognized the desire for more courts and stated that too many courts are being proposed for Osage Station Park.
Councilmember Storer recognized the need for more pickleball courts and does not feel the proposed mitigations are sufficient. He suggested implementing mitigation measures for the current courts at Osage Station Park.
Mayor Stepper suggested options to pause and consider options for moving forward.
Vice Mayor Fong suggested taking a pause to implement mitigation opportunities for the current courts and then determine how to move forward while considering other park locations.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STORER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MORGAN, TO GRANT THE APPEAL AS FILED
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MORGAN, TO DIRECT STAFF TO ADD SOUND BLANKETS AND SOUND MITIGATION TO CURRENT COURTS AT OSAGE STATION PARK AND THEN RETEST FOR NOISE WITH THE APPROPRIATE STANDARDS MOTION CARRIED 5-0
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8 9. TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
9.1 Town Council updates
None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council adjourned at 9:19 p.m. _______________________________ _____________________________ Karen Stepper, Mayor Marie Sunseri, City Clerk
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