8.1 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 7, 2026 - Draft
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.
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COUNCIL REMOTE PARTICIPATION
There were no remote Town Council participants
3. ROLL CALL AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Acting City Clerk Kristine Meidberg conducted the roll call for attendance.
Present: Newell Arnerich, Mayor
Robert Storer, Vice Mayor
Mark Belotz, Councilmember
Renee Morgan, Councilmember
Karen Stepper, Councilmember
The public participation announcement was made.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Lieutenant John Rock III led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the order of the agenda. Town Manager Tai Williams noted that the Council received the corrected Resolution for agenda item 9.7.
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2 6. FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN
Judy Barrientos, Martinez, expressed concern regarding Contra Costa Transit funding cuts.
7. PROCLAMATIONS
7.1 Presentation of a proclamation to Ian Murdock, Recreation Superintendent, proclaiming July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month
Mayor Arnerich presented the proclamation to Ian Murdock.
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Iron Horse Regional Trail Dual Tracking Pilot Project presentation by Supervisor Candace Andersen, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Supervisor Andersen and Carl Roner of Contra Costa County Public Works provided the presentation and answered Town Council questions.
Mayor Arnerich opened the item for public comment.
Pratima Sonavne inquired what performance measures the Town would use to determine the Pilot Project program’ s success.
Mayor Arnerich closed the item for public comment.
8.2 Street Smarts Presentation by Dolores Pita, Contra Costa Street Smarts Coordinator
Street Smarts Coordinator Dolores Pita, City of San Ramon Transportation Division Manager Chris Weeks, and Street Smarts Program Assistant Patrick Urbanus provided the presentation and answered Town Council questions.
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3 9. CONSENT CALENDAR
9.1 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town Council meeting of June 16, 2026
9.2 Consider approval of the Register of Demands
9.3 Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-02, amending section 13-2.3o of the Danville Municipal Code relating to use of Bicycles, E-Bikes and Motorized Scooters in Town Parks REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION
9.4 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 58-2026, awarding a construction contract for Diablo Road Trail Crossing Improvements, Project No. C-055
9.5 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 59-2026, accepting public and private improvements and dedications for SD 9399, located at 375 West El Pintado Road
9.6 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 60-2026, transferring $ 75,000 in Transportation Development Act grant funds from CIP C-621 Town-wide Bicycle Facilities Improvement Project to CIP C-653 Traffic Management Program
9.7 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 61-2026, 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 UPDATED RESOLUTION FOR ITEM 9.7; WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 9.3
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ITEM 9.3 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02, AMENDING SECTION 13-2.3o OF THE DANVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE USE
OF BICYCLES, E-BIKES AND MOTORIZED SCOOTERS IN TOWN PARKS REMOVED
FOR DISCUSSION
Mayor Arnerich opened the item for public comment.
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4 Harriet Neely voiced her support for the ordinance.
Brian Hughes expressed his support for the ordinance and encouraged the Town to increase consequences if riders do not adhere to the ordinance.
Chuck Preas expressed his support for the ordinance.
Stephen Mayfield expressed concern about the enforceability of the ordinance at Osage Park.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR STORER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
STEPPER TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02, AMENDING SECTION 13-2.3o OF THE DANVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO USE OF BICYCLES, EBIKES AND MOTORIZED SCOOTERS IN TOWN PARKS MOTION CARRIED 5-0
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1 Monthly report by Town Manager Tai Williams
Town Manager Tai Williams presented the report.
10.2 Diablo Road Trail Project Update by Soren Fajeau
Transportation Manager Soren Fajeau provided an update on the project.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Consider introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-03, amending Sections 2-15.1 and 2-16.1 of the Danville Municipal Code to allow for appointment of alternates to the Senior Advisory and Bicycle Advisory Commissions City Attorney Rob Ewing presented the staff report and answered Town Council questions.
Mayor Arnerich opened the item to public comment.
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5 There were no public comments.
Mayor Arnerich closed the item to public comment.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR STORER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN TO INTRODUCE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-03, AMENDING SECTIONS 2-15.1 AND 2-16.1 OF THE DANVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW
FOR APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES TO THE SENIOR ADVISORY AND BICYCLE
ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
12. TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
12.1 Appoint members to the Bicycle Advisory Commission for four-year terms beginning July 1, 2026:
12.1.1 Appoint three regular members
NOMINATION BY MAYOR ARNERICH TO APPOINT RYAN OZIMEK, TIM WHITE
AND ANGELA WANG, AND APPOINT RYAN FONTILLAS AS ALTERNATE MOTION CARRIED 5-0
12.2 Appoint youth member to the Bicycle Advisory Commission for two-year term beginning July 1, 2026:
12.2.1 Appoint one youth member to the Bicycle Advisory Commission
NOMINATION BY MAYOR ARNERICH TO APPOINT BRAYDEN PECK
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
12.3 Appoint members to the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission for fouryear terms beginning July 1, 2026:
12.3.1 Appoint four regular members
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6 NOMINATION BY VICE MAYOR STORER TO APPOINT JOE LINDSEY, WILLIAM
PRATT, CAROL MASCALI, CARL TAIBL AND TO APPOINT WADE LUCKHARDT AS
ALTERNATE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
12.4 Appoint member to the Senior Advisory Commission for one-year term beginning July 1, 2026:
12.4.1 Appoint one regular member
NOMINATION BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN TO APPOINT JOEL GOLUB MOTION CARRIED 5-0
12.5 Appoint Danville representatives to the Contra Costa County Library Commission for two-year terms beginning July 1, 2026:
12.5.1 Appoint one regular member
12.5.2 Appoint one alternate member
NOMINATION BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER TO APPOINT NICOLE GEMMER AS
THE REGULAR MEMBER, AND ROBERT SANGUEDOLCE AS THE ALTERNATE MOTION CARRIED 5-0
12.6 Appoint Danville representative to the County Connection Citizen Advisory Committee for three- year term beginning July 1, 2026:
12.6.1 Appoint one representative
NOMINATION BY VICE MAYOR STORER TO APPOINT MICHAEL CARR MOTION CARRIED 5-0
Michael Carr will hold this appointment until the Fall. The County Connection Citizen Advisory Committee position will be advertised during the Town’ s next recruitment.
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7 12.7 County Connection Boardmember report by Vice Mayor Storer Vice Mayor Storer provided the report.
12.8 Town Council Updates
There were no updates.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
Newell Arnerich, Mayor Kristine Meidberg, Acting City Clerk