JULY 8, 2024 Minutes CM/75/347
CI
TY COUNCIL
JULY 8, 2024
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GULAR MEETING
1. NONE
2. CAL
L TO ORDER – The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor John Marchand at 7:00 pm, held in person at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue and YouTube.
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OLL CALL – Present: Mayor John Marchand, and Council Members Ben Barrientos and Evan Branning.
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bsent: Vice Mayor Robert W. Carling and Council Member Kiick P
LEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. P
ROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 R
eappointment of Peggy Schimmelman as Poet Laureate for a two - year term.
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ecommendation: The Commission for the Arts and staff recommended the City Council confirm the reappointment of Peggy Schimmelman as Poet Laureate for a two-year term starting July 1, 2024, and ending on June 30, 2026.
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THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BRANNING , SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS AND CARRIED ON A 3-0 VOTE, THE CITY
COUNCIL CONFIRMED THE RE -APPOINTMENT OF PEGGY
SCHMIMMELMAN AS POET LAUREATE.
4. O
PEN FORUM
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yor Marchand opened the public comment period.
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orman Phillips provided a comment.
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uinten Piening provided a comment.
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ill Weeber provided a comment.
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heryl Robinson provided a comment.
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Paul Penley provided a comment.
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athryn M. Villasenor provided a comment.
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harles Henze provided a comment.
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ark Zulim provided a comment.
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ayne Hankins provided a comment.
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ike Kellett provided a comment.
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erald Pechenuk provided a comment.
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reg Scott provided a comment.
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ohn Stein provided a comment.
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lan Marling provided a comment.
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here were no more speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
5. CO
NSENT CALENDAR
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m 5.5 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action.
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yor Marchand opened the public comment period for the remaining Consent Calendar.
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tem 5.6 Alan Marling provided a comment.
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e were no more speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
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N THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BRANNING, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS AND CARRIED ON A 3 -0 VOTE, THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 5.5.
5.1 A
pproval of draft minutes for June 10, 2024
5. 2 Adoption of O rdinance 2159 revising Municipal Code Chapter 2.68, Contracts and Purchasing, to change contract approval authorities, add department head contract and purchasing responsibilities, add solicitation procedures for professional services contracts, and other miscellaneous revisions. 5 .3 Resolution 2024-110 authorizing supplemental appropriations in the amount of $3,584,000 from the Water Resources Replacement fund and $1,195,000 from the Sewer Connection Fees fund to FY 2023-24, and authorizing Docusign Envelope ID: 551130AF-0841-4A4E-9BED-D11E269261E7 JULY 8, 2024 Minutes CM/75/349
execution of a second amendment to the engineering services agreement with Carollo Engineers increasing the not-to-exceed contract amount from $4,910,499 to $5,881,720 and extending the term to December 31, 2026, for additional construction management and engineering services during construction of the Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) Primary and Secondary Treatment Improvements Project 2019-31.
5 .4 Resolution 2024-111 authorizing delegation of authority to the City Manager to award a construction contract, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000, for the 2023 Storm Damage Repair Projects S202300A and S202300P for repairs at one site along Arroyo Las Positas and two sites along Arroyo Mocho. 5 .6 Resolution 2024-112 authorizing an agreement with the County of Alameda Probation Department, accepting funding for the term of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026, for Horizons Family Counseling to provide mental health- related services and programs in an amount not-to-exceed $1,502,000. 5 .7 Resolution 2024-113 establishing the Appropriations Limit consistent with State law for FY 2024-25.
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ayor Marchand opened the public comment period for item 5.5.
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tem 5.5 Michael Ferrucci provided a comment.
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tem 5.5 Diana Roberts provided a comment.
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tem 5.5 Jean King provided a comment.
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here were no more speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
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N THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BRANNING , SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS, AND CARRIED ON A 3-0 VOTE, THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVED THE GREENVILE PROPERTY PORTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5. 5, CONTINUED THE HARTFORD PROPERTY PORTION OF THE ITEM TO THE JULY 22, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING , AND
DIRECTED CITIZENS FOR BALANCED GROWTH T O MEET WITH STAFF BY FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2024.
5 .5 Resolution 2024 -114 accepting the Altamont Landfill Open Space Committee’s recommendation to expend funds in the amount of $1,284,000 for the purchase of Greenville Road property (125.5-ACRES) in eastern Alameda County (APN: 99B-5685-12).
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esolution 2024 -115 finding that the acquisition of the Greenville Road property (125.5 ACRES – APN 99B-5685-12) is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.
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esolution 2024-116 authorizing the City Manager to execute Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of the Greenville Road property (125.5 Docusign Envelope ID: 551130AF-0841-4A4E-9BED-D11E269261E7 CM/75/350 Minutes JULY 8, 2024
ACRES – APN 99B-5685-12).
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esolution 2024 -117 appropriating funds from the Open Space and Acquisition and Management Account (Fund 642) for the amount of $856,000 to acquire the Greenville Road property (125.5 ACRES – APN:99B-5685-12).
6. P
UBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 H
earing to consider a request for Vesting Tentative Tract Map and Site Plan Design Review to develop vacant land located southwest of the Portola Avenue and Tranquility Circle intersection with a for -sale residential condominium project, known as Shea Aura.
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ecommendation: The Planning Commission and staff recommended the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution finding that the project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, in accordance with California Government Code Section 65457 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15182 (c), Projects Pursuant to a Specific Plan, and California Public Resources Code Section 21083.3 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) 8612 – Subdivision (SUB) 21-007 and Site Plan Design Review (SPDR) 21-006, together with the requested Density Bonus waivers and
incentive/concession, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval; and
3. Direct the Planning Manager to file a Notice of Exemption, in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, subject to project approval.
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ssistant Planner Shannon Pagan presented the staff report.
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roject Applicant Dave Best provided comments.
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yor Marchand opened the public hearing.
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ean King provided a comment.
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here were no more speakers, and the hearing was closed.
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THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS , SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BRANNING AND CARRIED ON A 3-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS:
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esolution 2024-118 finding that the Shea Aura development is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.
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esolution 2024 -119 approving Vesting Tentative Trat Map (VTTM) 8612 – Subdivision (SUB) 21-007 and Site Plan Design Review (SPDR) 21-006 subject to conditions of approval for the Shea Aura Development.
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6.2 P
ublic hearing for the confirmation of the levy of assessments for the City’s Landscape Maintenance Districts for FY 2024-25.
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ecommendation: Staff recommended the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing for the confirmation of the annual levy of assessments for the City’s Landscape Maintenance Districts for FY 2024-
25. 2. Upon closure of the public hearing, staff recommended the City Council adopt a resolution confirming the annual levy of assessments for the City’s Landscape Maintenance Districts and directing actions with respect thereto for FY 2024-25.
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cting Public Works Manager Marisa Gan presented the staff report.
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yor Marchand opened the public hearing.
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here were no speakers, and the hearing was closed.
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THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BRANNING, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS AND CARRIED ON A 3-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
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esolution 2024-120 confirming the annual levy of assessments for Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and directing actions with respect thereto.
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ATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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pproval of the City Council 2025 Meeting Calendar.
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ecommendation: Staff recommended the City Council approve the 2025 Meeting Calendar. Staff is prepared to make adjustments if a Council Member identifies a scheduling or holiday conflict to ensure all members of the Council can participate in meetings.
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cting City Clerk Debbie Elam presented the staff report.
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yor Marchand opened the public comment period.
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here were no speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
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THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS , SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BRANNING AND CARRIED ON A 3-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE CITY COUNCIL 2025 MEETING CALENDAR.
8. CO
UNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY
MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, STAFF AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
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THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PROVIDED A SUMMARY OF
RECENTLY ATTENDED EVENTS AND MEETINGS IN ADDITION TO THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET. COUNCIL
MEMBERS WHO DID NOT PROVIDE A SUMMARY IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET ARE INCLUDED BELOW.
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ity Council directed staff to direct the General Plan Advisory Committee to provide feedback on including planting additional trees, edible crops, pollinator crops, and water conservation in their future Design Guidelines.
9. ADJ
OURNMENT – at 8:36 pm to a Regular City Council Meeting on Monday, July 22, 2 024 at 7:00 pm, Civic Center Meeting Hall, City Council Chambers, 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
APPR
OVED:
J OHN P. MARCHAND, MAYOR
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TTEST: ___
D EBORAH L. ELAM, ACTING CITY CLERK
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