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
March 4, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council was called to order by Mayor Morgan at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front Street, Danville, CA.
Present: Renee Morgan, Mayor
Mark Belotz, Councilmember
Karen Stepper, Councilmember
Excused: Newell Arnerich, Vice Mayor
Robert Storer, Councilmember
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance was led by Ryan, a scout in attendance.
3. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the order of the agenda.
4. FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN
Carol Mascali informed the Town Council and the community of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline which offers 24/7 support for mental health, substance use and more.
Dave Fong introduced Amy Millington, President, of the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce.
The following individuals expressed support for the multi-sport skatepark proposed for Diablo Vista Park:
Harold Stoner
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2 Jeremi and Lincoln Richards
Dana Wellington
Sarah Myers
Tanner Walbridge
Sabine Lemmo
Keith Myers
Sophie Meyer
Hannah Grace Sadigh
Sara Fendrich
Kate Jones
Nick Jolley
Lee Halverson
Todd Trowbridge
Conor Martinez
Darren Zegren
Tanya Lipovich
Alan Kalin
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 Presentation of a proclamation to Larry Fong, Red Cross Contra Costa County Leadership Council, proclaiming March 2025 as American Red Cross Month
Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation.
5.2 Presentation of a proclamation to Bob Pack proclaiming March 2025 as Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month
Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 6.4 was removed for public comment.
6.1 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town Council meeting of February 18, 2025
6.2 Consider approval of the Register of Demands
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3 6.3 Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-01, amending sections 31-71.3a, 32-71.4b, 32-71.7 of the Danville Municipal Code establishing the process for considering reasonable accommodation under the Town Zoning Ordinance
6.4 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 13-2025, designating the Danville Grange located at 743 Diablo Road as a Danville Heritage Resource and approving a historic incentive package REMOVED FOR PUBLIC
COMMENT
6.5 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 14-2025, authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the below-market rate units associated with the previously approved 167-unit residential multifamily development at 3020 Fostoria Way (the Borel property)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BELOTZ, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR; WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 6.4
MOTION CARRIED 3-0-0-2; VICE MAYOR ARNERICH AND COUNCILMEMBER
STORER ABSENT
ITEM 6.4 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-2025, DESIGNATING THE DANVILLE GRANGE LOCATED AT 743 DIABLO ROAD AS A DANVILLE
HERITAGE RESOURCE AND APPROVING A HISTORIC INCENTIVE PACKAGE
REMOVED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Morgan opened the item to public comment.
David Peers asked what the designation would do with respect to the property and what the change means. He requested that the Town Council not make a change that would preclude residential development on the property.
Lynette Dupree echoed the comments by David Peers and asked if the designation would affect the noise ordinance or would the designation impact the surrounding neighborhood.
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4 Mayor Morgan closed the item to public comment.
City Attorney Rob Ewing responded to speaker questions and stated that the permitted use of the property would not change; the historic designation would not preclude the ability of the Town to make modifications to the noise ordinance; and, the historic designation makes the Grange eligible to apply for reduced property taxes and the potential waiver of Town building permit fees, should the Grange apply for building permits.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BELOTZ, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 13-2025, DESIGNATING THE DANVILLE GRANGE LOCATED AT 743 DIABLO ROAD AS A DANVILLE HERITAGE RESOURCE
AND APPROVING A HISTORIC INCENTIVE PACKAGE
MOTION CARRIED 3-0-0-2; VICE MAYOR ARNERICH AND COUNCILMEMBER
STORER ABSENT
7. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
7.1 Monthly Town Manager’s report by Joe Calabrigo
Joe Calabrigo provided the report.
8. COMMUNICATIONS
8.1 Commission recruitment update by City Clerk Marie Sunseri Marie Sunseri provided the update.
9. TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
9.1 Chamber of Commerce liaison report by Mayor Morgan and Vice Mayor Arnerich
Mayor Morgan provided the report.
9.2 RecycleSmart Boardmember report by Mayor Morgan and Vice Mayor Arnerich
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5 Mayor Morgan provided the report.
9.3 Town Council updates
10. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council adjourned at 6:45 p.m. _______________________________ ___________________________ Renee Morgan, Mayor Marie Sunseri, City Clerk
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