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
July 15, 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
Newell Arnerich, Vice Mayor
Mark Belotz, Councilmember
Karen Stepper, Councilmember
Robert Storer, Councilmember
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Thomas Rossberg.
3. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Town Manager Tai Williams and City Attorney Rob Ewing recommended that agenda item 8.1 be continued to the Town Council meeting on August 12 at 5:00 p.m. to allow time for the Magee Ranch Homeowners’ Association to provide information on the selection process for members of the Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) Board.
4. FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN
Dick Heron, Walnut Creek Watershed Council, distributed a 2023/2024 Achievement Report and provided an update of activities.
Rich Abers stated that he is forwarding information to the Town Council regarding safety and parking issues on West Prospect Avenue.
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2 Chuck Preas expressed concern regarding e-bike safety issues and suggested the Town Council visit Osage Station Park to witness the start of the new school year.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 Presentation of a proclamation proclaiming August 5, 2025, as National Night Out
Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Danville Police Chief Thomas Rossberg.
5.2 Introduction of new Police Department personnel by Danville Police Chief Thomas Rossberg
Chief Rossberg introduced new Police Department personnel.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town Council meeting of July 1, 2025
6.2 Consider approval of the Register of Demands
6.3 Consider acceptance of the May 2025 Month End Treasurer’s Report
6.4 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 54-2025, accepting $111,521.14 from the California Highway Patrol for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the Grant Program Agreement
6.5 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 56-2025, accepting public and private improvements and dedications for Subdivision 9593, located at 600 Hartz Ave.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH,
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
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3 7. COMMUNICATIONS
7.1 Quarterly Police Department Report by Danville Police Chief Thomas Rossberg
Chief Rossberg provided the report.
7.2 Monthly Legislative Update by Management Analyst Cat Bravo Cat Bravo provided the update.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 57-2025, appointing members to the Board of Directors for the Magee Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District CONTINUED TO AUGUST 12, 2025, AT 5:00 P.M.
8.2 Consider introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-02, approving Zoning Text Amendment ZTA25-0001 amending the Town’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
Chief of Planning David Crompton presented the staff report.
Mayor Morgan opened the item to public comment.
Cammy Ticknor asked the Town to address the parking issues that arise in areas where low income housing is built.
Mayor Morgan closed the item to public comment.
Mr. Crompton stated that there is a typographical error on page 10, item D, and the word “not” will be removed to clarify that for-rent BMR second units will be rented to low income households.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER STORER, TO INTRODUCE AND READ BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 2025-02, APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA25-0001 AMENDING THE TOWN’S
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8.3 Consider introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-03, approving Zoning Text Amendment ZTA25-0002 amending the Town’s Tree Preservation Ordinance
Chief of Planning David Crompton presented the staff report.
Councilmember Stepper recommended adding information regarding the Town’s Tree Memorial Program to item 32-79.10 on page 9.
Councilmember Storer recommended that developers be required to place all new trees away from property line.
Vice Mayor Arnerich suggested that trees in new development should be planted away from property line, and questioned how that would apply to existing residences.
Mr. Crompton stated that a requirement can be made of mitigation trees.
He suggested trees in larger projects to be 10 feet from property line and five feet from property line for properties less than half-acre in size.
Mayor Morgan opened the item to public comment.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Morgan closed the item to public comment.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER STORER, TO INTRODUCE AND READ BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 2025-03, APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA25-0002 AMENDING THE TOWN’S
TREE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE, AND RETURN FOR SECOND READING ON AUGUST 12, 2025; INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING CHANGES:
1. SETBACK OF MITIGATION TREES SHALL BE 10’ OR GREATER FOR LOTS OVER 10,000 SQ. FT.;
2. SETBACK SHALL BE 5’ FOR TREES ON LOTS LESS THAN 10,000 SQ. FT.; AND
3. INCLUDE INFORMATION ON TOWN’S MEMORIAL TREE PROGRAM
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9. INFORMATIONAL STAFF REPORTS
9.1 Quarterly Investment Report (Chandler Asset Management) Genny Lynkiewicz, Chandler Asset Management, provided the report.
10. TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
10.1 Appoint one Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission representative to the Arts Advisory Board for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2025
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BELOTZ, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH,
TO APPOINT COMMISSIONER BILL PRATT TO THE ARTS ADVISORY BOARD FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
10.2 Town Council updates
Councilmembers provided updates on events and activities in Danville.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council adjourned at 7:24 p.m. in reflection of the disaster that struck Texas and expressing sympathy for the families affected by the tragedy.
_______________________________ ___________________________ Renee Morgan, Mayor Marie Sunseri, City Clerk
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