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 21, 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.
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COUNCIL REMOTE PARTICIPATION
Vice Mayor Storer participated in the meeting at the following remote location:
Hotel – Rua Alfredo Silva, 950
Armacao dos Buzios, Rio de Janeiro
28950-000, Brazil
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 (Remote)
Mark Belotz, Councilmember
Karen Stepper, Councilmember
Absent: Renee Morgan, Councilmember
Councilmember Morgan’s absence was excused.
The public participation announcement was made.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Danville Chief of Police Tom Rossberg led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2 5. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were two changes recommended by the Town Manger Tai Williams to the order of the agenda:
Item 9.2 the monthly legislative update deferred due to state legislature recess.
Item 11.1 moved forward to be presented following the Consent Calendar.
6. FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN
There were no speakers.
7. PROCLAMATIONS
7.1 Presentation of a proclamation proclaiming August 4, 2026, as National Night Out
Mayor Arnerich presented the proclamation to Danville Chief of Police Tom Rossberg.
7.2 Introduction of new Police Department personnel by Danville Police Chief Tom Rossberg
Chief Rossberg introduced Officer Gama, Officer Lisle and Sergeant Escover.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8.1 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town Council meeting of July 7, 2026
8.2 Consider approval of the Register of Demands
8.3 Consider acceptance of the May 2026 Treasurer’s report
8.4 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 62-2026, awarding a professional services agreement for engineering design services for Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program Repairs, CIP Project C-392
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3 8.5 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 63-2026, appropriating funds and authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Special Inspection and Materials Testing Services for the Town Green Pavilion and Town Studio (Arts District Maker Space), CIP B628 and B-629
8.6 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 64-2026, amending the Town of Danville Conflict of Interest Code
8.7 Consider adoption 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
8.8 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 65-2026, accepting $102,706.06 from the California Highway Patrol for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the Grant Program Agreement
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BELOTZ, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN ABSENT
Item 11.1 was presented out of order.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1 Quarterly Police Department Report by Danville Police Chief Tom Rossberg
Police Chief Rossberg presented the report.
9.2 Monthly Legislative Update by Management Analyst Cat Bravo
DEFERRED
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4 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Approve Resolution 66-2026 denying an appeal and upholding the Planning Commission approval of Development Plan DEV25-0013, Major Subdivision SUB25-0011, and Tree Removal request TR26-0020 to allow the development of a mixed-use housing development at 222 West El Pintado Road and encompasses much of the area to the west along Ilo Lane and Charles Lane. The applicant is the Community Presbyterian Church of Danville and People Meeting Christ Foundation.
Chief of Planning David Crompton presented the staff report and answered Town Council questions.
Applicant Matt Henry, Legacy Committee Co-Chair representing Community Presbyterian Church presented an overview of the project.
Principal Traffic Engineer Mark Spencer addressed questions about the traffic queuing.
Appellant Ian McNeill and Joe Secola presented the appeal.
Mayor Arnerich opened the item to public comment.
The following speakers were in favor of the project as presented:
Tyler Scott
Geoff LaTendresse
Angela Plummer
The following speakers were opposed to the project as presented:
Eric Crane
Diana Nagy
Mark Trakoff
Judy McHugh
Laurie Miller
Patricia Medina
Adrienne Enoksen
Thomas Gutierrez
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5 Charles Pe’Ladeall
Joy Murphy
Carolyn Banks
Brian Banks
Melissa Durkee
There were no remote public comments.
Mayor Arnerich closed the item to public comment.
Applicant Matt Henry responded to the public comments and answered additional questions from the Town Council.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BELOTZ, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR STORER APPROVING RESOLUTION 66-2026 DENYING AN APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN DEV25-0013, MAJOR SUBDIVISION SUB25-0011, AND TREE REMOVAL REQUEST TR26-0020 TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MIXED-USE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 222
WEST EL PINTADO ROAD AND ENCOMPASSES MUCH OF THE AREA TO THE
WEST ALONG ILO LANE AND CHARLES LANE WITH THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS:
1. Amending the conditions of approval to require dark sky compliant lighting.
2. Amending the conditions of approval to have the Design Review Board, as part of their already required review of architectural elevations and details, to look at design options to reduce the visual impact of the Youth Ministry building on adjoining residences. These options to be reviewed should include shifting the building further east as far as feasible, reorienting the building by flipping it on its long axis, additional landscaping, etc.
3. Amending the conditions of approval to require additional trees and landscaping along the street facing elevations of the youth ministry building to further screen the building from adjoining homes.
4. Amending the conditions of approval to limit use of the school soccer field to school use and prohibit installation of sports field lighting without prior approval of a land use permit.
5. Amending the conditions of approval to require a provision in the CC&R’s for the townhouses to require that garages be used for parking of vehicles.
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6 6. Amending the conditions of approval to require that the TDM Management Plan for school pick up and drop off be implanted for the 2026/27 school year, with the check in after two years, or earlier as deemed necessary by the Town, to determine if further monitoring is warranted.
7. Amending the conditions of approval to require the applicant to work with the Town’s Transportation Division to install signs along West El Pintado Road prohibiting parking during peak school and church hours.
8. Directing the Town’s Transportation Division to determine the feasibility of implementing a dedicated right-turn only lane on southbound West El Pintado Road at the intersection of Diablo Road.
MOTION CARRIED 3-1-0-1; COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER OPPOSED;
COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN ABSENT
Councilmember Stepper voted no because she believed the project should have been returned to the Town Council rather than the Design Review Board for final review and approval on the location of the Youth Ministry Building.
Vice Mayor Storer left the meeting at 9:20 p.m. due to the late hour in his remote location.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT
11.1 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 67-2026, renaming Front Street Park as Eugene O’Neill Park
City Attorney Rob Ewing presented the staff report.
Mayor Arnerich opened the item to public comment.
There were no speakers.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BELOTZ TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 67-2026 RENAMING FRONT STREET PARK AS EUGENE O’NEILL PARK
MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN ABSENT
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7 12. INFORMATIONAL STAFF REPORTS
12.1 Quarterly Investment Report
Steve Huntley and Genny Lynkiewicz, Chandler Asset Management, presented the report.
13. TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
13.1 Town Council Updates
There were no Town Council reports.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council adjourned at 9:33 p.m. _______________________________ ___________________________ Newell Arnerich, Mayor Kristine Meidberg, City Clerk
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