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 and Disaster Council
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
May 19, 2026
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.
Present: Newell Arnerich, Mayor
Robert Storer, Vice Mayor
Mark Belotz, Councilmember
Renee Morgan, Councilmember
Karen Stepper, Councilmember
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Finn Severson.
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
Robert Rawlinson expressed concern over hydraulic fluids and oil spills leaked by Republic Services vehicles.
Mayor Arnerich stated that Republic Services has protocols in place for cleanups and that the leaked fluid is organic, vegetable-based oil that is not harmful. In response to Mr. Rawlinson’s comments, the Council recommended that he connect with the Town Council representatives on the RecycleSmart Board as well as contacting Republic Services directly. Mayor Arnerich will also report this concern to Republic Services.
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DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
MAY 19, 2026
2 The following attendees submitted speaker cards in opposition of E-bikes on walking paths but elected not to speak.
Scott Estes
Lorraine Estes
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 Presentation of a proclamation to Rabbi Dave Spinrad, Beth Chaim Congregation, proclaiming May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month Mayor Arnerich presented the proclamation.
5.2 Presentation of a proclamation to Sumita Bhandari, Discovery Counseling Center, proclaiming May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month Mayor Arnerich presented the proclamation.
5.3 Presentation of a certificate from Matt Smith, American Red Cross, to the Town designating Town Community Centers as Red Cross approved shelters
Matt Smith, a volunteer for the American Red Cross presented Mayor Arnerich with a certificate designating the Town Community Centers as Red Cross approved shelters.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town Council meeting of May 5, 2026
6.2 Consider approval of the Register of Demands
6.3 Consider acceptance of the March 2026 Month End Treasurer’s Report
6.4 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 38-2026, awarding a construction contract for the Arts District Maker Space & Town Green Pavilion, CIP B628 & B-629 REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION Docusign Envelope ID: B8D54505-0B42-8612-83FC-C8E35FA6FCD7
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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
MAY 19, 2026
3 6.5 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 39-2026, authorizing the posting of prima facie speed limits on portions of various streets within the Town of Danville
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR STORER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR; WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 6.4 MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ITEM 6.4 – CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 38-2026, AWARDING A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE ARTS DISTRICT MAKER SPACE & TOWN GREEN PAVILION, CIP B-628 & B-629 REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION Councilmember Stepper questioned the large difference between the estimated cost of this project and the actual cost of the lowest bid received.
Mayor Arnerich clarified that this is for two different projects combined and that in the bidding environment right now, prices for materials are very hard to determine.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR STORER TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 38-2026, AWARDING A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE ARTS DISTRICT MAKER SPACE & TOWN GREEN PAVILION, CIP B-628 &B-629
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
7. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
7.1 Monthly Report by Town Manager Tai Williams
Town Manager Tai Williams provided the report.
8. COMMUNICATIONS
8.1 Legislative update by Management Analyst Cat Bravo
Management Analyst Cat Bravo provided the report.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORTS
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4 9.1 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 40-2026, approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Danville and Participating Agencies for the I-680 Corridor Coordinated Adaptive Ramp Metering (CARM) Project
Transportation Manager Soren Fajeau presented the staff report and introduced Stephanie Hu, Director of Projects/Innovate 680 Program Manager, CCTA, Sam Woldesemayat, Caltrans District 4 Regional Project Manager, and Darren Henderson, Innovate 680 Manager/CARM Project Technical Lead, GHD, who gave a presentation on CARM and the MOU and answered questions from the Town Council.
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 VICE MAYOR STORER, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 40-2026, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TOWN OF DANVILLE AND PARTICIPATING AGENCIES FOR THE I-680 CORRIDOR COORDINATED ADAPTIVE RAMP
METERING (CARM) PROJECT
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
9.2 Update on the Visit Tri-Valley Proposal for a Multi-Use Event Center in Dublin
Communications and Economic Development Director Jenn Starnes presented the staff report and answered questions from the Town Council.
Mayor Arnerich opened the item to public comment.
Tracey Farhead, Executive Director of Visit Tri Valley, answered questions from the Town Council.
Mayor Arnerich closed the item to public comment.
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MAY 19, 2026
5 By majority consensus, the Town Council expressed significant reservations about both the project and participation in a future Joint Powers Authority to fund a Multi-Use Event Center, citing high financial risk to the Town and limited return for Danville businesses, and referred the concept to the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce for discussion regarding impacts to the business community.
10. TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
10.1 Town Council updates
Councilmembers provided updates on events and activities in Danville.
11. ADJOURN TO DANVILLE DISASTER COUNCIL
The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
12. CALL TO ORDER DANVILLE DISASTER COUNCIL
Mayor Arnerich called the meeting of the Danville Disaster Council to order at 7:46 p.m.
12.1 Report on emergency preparedness activities and events by Emergency Services Manager Nate McCormack
Emergency Services Manager Nate McCormack provided the report.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Danville Disaster Council was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. _______________________________ ___________________________________ Newell Arnerich, Mayor Kristine Meidberg, Deputy City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: B8D54505-0B42-8612-83FC-C8E35FA6FCD7