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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
December 16, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council was called to order by Mayor Arnerich at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front Street, Danville, CA.
Present: Newell Arnerich, Mayor
Mark Belotz, Councilmember
Renee Morgan, Councilmember
Karen Stepper, Councilmember
Excused: Robert Storer, Vice Mayor
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Mark Belotz.
3. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Town Manager Tai Williams stated that a revised report was distributed for item
3.2 and she recommended that item 8.1 be presented prior to item 7 due to th availability of the consultant.
4. FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN
There were no speakers.
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DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
DECEMBER 16, 2025
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 Presentation of a proclamation to Seng Lovan, Senior Community Library Manager, in recognition of her career with the Danville Library Mayor Arnerich presented the proclamation.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town Council meeting of November 18, 2025
6.2 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town Council meeting of December 2, 2025
6.3 Consider approval of the Register of Demands
6.4 Consider acceptance of the October 2025 Month End Treasurer's Report
6.5 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 76-2025, approving changes to the Town of Danville Investment Policy
6.6 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 77-2025, approving out-of-state travel to attend the 2026 U.S. Conference of Mayors' Annual Winter Meeting and Annual Tri-Valley Mayors' Legislative Briefings in Washington, D.C., January 26-30, 2026
6.7 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 78-2025, awarding a construction contract for the Sports Field LED Conversion Project at Diablo Vista Park, CIP No. B-642
6.8 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 79-2025, awarding a professional services agreement for preparation of the Camino Tassajara Master Landscaping Plan related to non-functional turf replacement, CIP No. B- 643
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DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
DECEMBER 16, 2025
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MORGAN, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; VICE MAYOR STORER ABSENT
Item 8.1 was presented out of order.
7. COMMUNICATIONS
7.1 Town Manager's monthly report by Tai Williams
Tai Williams presented the report.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORTS
8.1 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 80-2025, accepting the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Town of Danville
Finance Director/Treasurer Lani Ha presented the staff report and introduced the consultant.
Coley Delany, Pun Group, presented highlights and results of the audit.
Mayor Arnerich opened the item to public comment.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Arnerich closed the item to public comment.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BELOTZ, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 80-2025, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 AUDITED ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE
TOWN OF DANVILLE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; VICE MAYOR STORER ABSENT
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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
DECEMBER 16, 2025
Consider proposed Solid Waste and Recycling rates for 2026 (Rate Year 12) and forward a recommendation for a 9% rate increase to the RecycleSmart Joint Powers Authority
Management Analyst Cat Bravo presented the staff report.
Mayor Arnerich opened the item to public comment.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Arnerich closed the item to public comment.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BELOTZ, TO APPROVE PROPOSED SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING RATES FOR 2026 (RATE YEAR 12) AND FORWARD A RECOMMENDATION FOR A 9% RATE
INCREASE TO THE RECYCLESMART JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; VICE MAYOR STORER ABSENT
9. TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
9.1 Appoint Planning Commission representative to the Design Review Board for a four-year term beginning January 1, 2026
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BELOTZ, TO RE-APPOINT CHRISTOPHER TRUJILLO TO THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026
MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; VICE MAYOR STORER ABSENT
9.2 TRAFFIX Boardmember semi-annual report by Mayor Arnerich and Councilmember Stepper
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DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
DECEMBER 16, 2025
9.3 Tri-Valley - San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority semi-annual report by Councilmember Stepper
Councilmember Stepper provided the report.
9.4 Appoint one Councilmember and one alternate Councilmember to the County Connection Board of Directors for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2026
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BELOTZ, TO APPOINT ROBERT STORER AS REGULAR BOARDMEMBER AND
MARK BELOTZ AS ALTERNATE BOARDMEMBER TO THE COUNTY CONNECTION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; VICE MAYOR STORER ABSENT
9.5 Appoint one Councilmember and one alternate Councilmember to the MCE Clean Energy Board of Directors for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2026
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
STEPPER, TO APPOINT MARK BELOTZ REGULAR BOARDMEMBER AND ROBERT
STORER ALTERNATE BOARDMEMBER TO THE MCE CLEAN ENERGY BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; VICE MAYOR STORER ABSENT
9.6 Appoint two Councilmembers to the RecycleSmart Board of Directors for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2026
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BELOTZ, TO APPOINT NEWELL ARNERICH AND RENEE MORGAN AS
BOARDMEMBERS TO THE RECYCLESMART BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A ONE- YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026
MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; VICE MAYOR STORER ABSENT
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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
DECEMBER 16, 2025
9.7 Appoint two Councilmembers and one alternate Councilmember to the TRAFFIX Board of Directors for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2026
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BELOTZ, TO APPOINT NEWELL ARNERICH AND MARK BELOTZ AS REGULAR
BOARDMEMBERS AND KAREN STEPPER AS ALTERNATE BOARDMEMBER TO
THE TRAFFIX BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026
MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; VICE MAYOR STORER ABSENT
9.8 Appoint one Councilmember to the Tri-Valley - San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2026
MOTION BY MAYOR ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN, TO
APPOINT KAREN STEPPER AS BOARDMEMBER TO THE TRI-VALLEY - SAN
JOAQUIN VALLEY REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026
MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; VICE MAYOR STORER ABSENT
9.9 Town Council updates
Councilmembers provided updates on events and activities in Danville.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. in memory of Mayor Arnerich's son, Anthony Newell Arnerich. - DocuSigned by: JocuSigned by
Silly Isumeri
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Newell Arnerich, Mayor Marie Sunseri, City Clerk
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