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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
May 20, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Morgan reported out of Closed Session on May 13, 2025, at 1:25 p.m. that no action was taken.
Mayor Morgan reported out of Closed Session on May 20, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. that no action was taken.
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
Newell Arnerich, Vice Mayor
Mark Belotz, Councilmember
Karen Stepper, Councilmember
Excused: Robert Storer, Councilmember
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance was led by Nate McCormack.
CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the order of the agenda.
FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN
Robert Mowat addressed the Town Council regarding The Danville Boulevard Tree Survey and the impact the survey has had on the community of Alamo. He suggested the Town use the survey as a model for Danville.
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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
MAY 20, 2025
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 Presentation of a proclamation to Rabbi Raitman proclaiming May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month
Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation.
5.2 Presentation of a proclamation to Becky Adams, Leadership San Ramon Valley Class of 2025, proclaiming May as Mental Health Awareness Month Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 6.2 and 6.5 were removed by Councilmember Stepper for discussion; item
6.6 was removed for public comment.
6.1 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town Council meeting of May 6, 2025
6.2 Consider approval of the Register of Demands REMOVED FOR
DISCUSSION
6.3 Consider acceptance of the March 2025 Month End Treasurer's Report
6.4 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 26-2025, adopting the updated 2024 Contra Costa County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Town of Danville Annex
6.5 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 27-2025, authorizing Town staff to mark the curb in front of parallel parking spaces with red paint where parking is banned under AB 413 Daylighting Law in downtown Danville
REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION
6.6 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 28-2025, authorizing implementing red curb markings in front of 194 Diablo Road REMOVED FOR PUBLIC
COMMENT
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6.7 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 29-2025, authorizing the Mayor of the Town of Danville to certify the Measure J Calendar Years 2022 and 2023 Growth Management Program Compliance Checklist
6.8 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 30-2025, authorizing the purchase of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Warning System equipment for installation at seven midsegment crosswalks in Town
6.9 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 31-2025, approving the vacation of excess rights-of-way at Maiden Lane, Mariposa Court and Pulido Road
6.10 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 32-2025, accepting a Grant of Pedestrian Access Easement at 301 Hartz Avenue (APN 199-350-019) (R.
Ewing)
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEMS 6.2,
6.5 AND 6.6
MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; COUNCILMEMBER STORER ABSENT
ITEM 6.2 - CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS REMOVED
FOR DISCUSSION
Councilmember Stepper referred to page 3 of the Register of Demands, Capital Project Management, and noted for the record that the benches in Prospect Park Plaza are in need of repair.
Mayor Morgan opened the item to public comment.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Morgan closed the item to public comment.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BELOTZ, TO APPROVE THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS
MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; COUNCILMEMBER STORER ABSENT
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ITEM 6.5 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 27-2025, AUTHORIZING
TOWN STAFF TO MARK THE CURB IN FRONT OF PARALLEL PARKING SPACES WITH RED PAINT WHERE PARKING IS BANNED UNDER AB 413 DAYLIGHTING
LAW IN DOWNTOWN DANVILLE REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION
Councilmember Stepper expressed concern regarding red painted curbs throughout Town and questioned if there is any other way to mark the curb besides the bright red paint.
Transportation Manager Allan Shields referred to the California Vehicle Code and stated that the red paint is required to appropriately notify the public.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 27-2025, AUTHORIZING TOWN STAFF TO MARK
THE CURB IN FRONT OF PARALLEL PARKING SPACES WITH RED PAINT WHERE PARKING IS BANNED UNDER AB 413 DAYLIGHTING LAW IN DOWNTOWN
DANVILLE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; COUNCILMEMBER STORER ABSENT
ITEM 6.6 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 28-2025, AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTING RED CURB MARKINGS IN FRONT OF 194 DIABLO ROAD
REMOVED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Morgan opened the item to public comment.
Shayna Ronen provided information on the importance of the parking spaces in front of I Can Do That! studio at 194 Diablo Road. She stated that she will support the Town Council decision and, if the decision is to go forward with the red curb markings, she requested that the painting take place after the summer session.
Mayor Morgan closed the item to public comment.
Councilmember Stepper questioned if there were other options available to address the safety situation in that location and expressed support for delaying the changes until September.
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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
MAY 20, 2025
Vice Mayor Arnerich questioned the Town's liability if the safety situation is not promptly addressed
City Attorney Rob Ewing stated that the safety situation would need to be resolved as soon as feasible.
Transportation Manager Allan Shields provided information on the current situation and his observations.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 28-2025, AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTING RED CURB MARKINGS IN FRONT OF 194 DIABLO ROAD
MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; COUNCILMEMBER STORER ABSENT
7. COMMUNICATIONS
71 Discovery Counseling Center update by Sumita Bhandari, Executive Director
Sumita Bhandari presented information and an update on the Center.
7.2 Maintenance Services Department Report by Director Dave Casteel Dave Casteel provided the report.
7.3 Legislative Update by Management Analyst Cat Bravo
Cat Bravo provided the report.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Consider conducting a public hearing, accepting ballots and directing the tabulation of all ballots received regarding the proposed formation of Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District No. 2025-1 for Fiscal Year 2025/26
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Maintenance Services Director Dave Casteel presented the staff report and introduced District Engineer staff from Francisco and Associates.
Mayor Morgan opened the item to public comment.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Morgan issued a last call for property owners to cast, change, or withdraw their ballot and closed the item to public comment.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER,
TO DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO TABULATE THE BALLOTS AND REPORT FINDINGS AT THE PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 3, 2025. TABULATION OF THE BALLOTS WILL BEGIN ON MAY 21, 2025, DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS
AND IS OPEN TO BE VIEWED BY THE PUBLIC IN THE COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM AT THE DANVILLE TOWN OFFICES, 500 LA GONDA WAY
MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; COUNCILMEMBER STORER ABSENT
9. TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
9.1 Town Council updates
Councilmembers provided updates on events and activities in Danville.
10. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council adjourned to a closed session at 6:40 p.m.
11. CLOSED SESSION
11.1 Public comment
Linda Danis, Danville, expressed concern regarding the attempt to build on the Anderson Ranch hillside and asked the Town Council to continue to support the homeowners and appeal the court's decision. 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 80F20F67-0898-48FB-903D-8EA54D7C580F
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David Danis, Danville, expressed support for the comments made by Linda Danis and encouraged the Town not to support the development.
11.2 Closed Session - pending litigation, Case Name Ido Adler v. Town of Danville, Contra Costa County Superior Court Case No. N2401615
11.3 Report on Closed Session
Mayor Morgan reported out of Closed Session that there was a unanimous vote of the Town Council to direct the City Attorney not to file an appeal in the listed case.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The closed session of the Danville Town Council adjourned at 7:20 p.m. -DocuSigned by: DocuSigned by
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