CITY OF PLEASANTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 6, 2022
This meeting was conducted in accordance with Governor Newsom' s Executive Order N- 29- 20 and AB 361 COVID- 19 pandemic protocols.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brown called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at the hour of 7:00 p.m. from the Council Chamber located at 200 Old Bernal Avenue and via Zoom.
Councilmember Balch led the Pledge of Allegiance and provided opening remarks.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown
Absent: None
AGENDA AMENDMENTS — None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager
1. Approve minutes of February 15 and February 24, 2022 Recommendation: Approve minutes.
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to pursue deployment of solar and battery energy systems at critical municipal facilities in partnership with East Bay Community Energy ( EBCE) and making findings for California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) Exemption Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 22- 1323.
Community Development
3. Actions of the Zoning Administrator
Recommendation: Receive report.
Engineering
4. Accept public improvements performed by DPI, Inc. for the Annual Water Distribution System Improvements Project, CIP No. 22183
Recommendation:
1) Accept the project as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion; 2) Authorize release of the retention in the amount of $ 42, 241 to DPI, Inc. 30 days after the recordation of the Notice of Completion:
3) Authorize the return of the project' s balance of $ 12. 054 to the Water Replacement fund ( Fund 421)
Human Resources
5. Adopt a resolution acknowledging the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1974 as the exclusively recognized employee organization for the Livermore- Pleasanton Fire Department full- time Battalion Chiefs
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 22- 1324.
6. Adopt a resolution approving updates to the Management/ Confidential salary schedule pursuant to California Public Employees Retirement System Circular Letter 200- 003- 20 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 22- 1325.
7. Adopt a resolution approving the proposed pay schedule for Management and Confidential employees
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 22- 1326.
Library and Recreation
8. Approve third amendment to the agreement with Tri- Valley Repertory Theatre for theater production services in an amount not to exceed $ 65, 000 Recommendation: Approve the amendment to the agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Operations Services
9. Approve an agreement with D. H. R. Construction Inc. in the amount of $ 287, 000 for Callippe Preserve Golf Course Bunker Renovations
Recommendation: Approve the agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
10. Approve third amendment to an agreement with ACCO Engineered Systems for HVAC maintenance and repairs in the amount of$ 1, 300. 000 and extend the term to June 30, 2024 Recommendation: Approve the amendment to the agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Mayor Brown opened public comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Brown closed public comment.
MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/ Arkin to approve the consent calendar as recommended. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None
Absent: None
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
11. Public Comment regarding items not listed on the agenda Mayor Brown opened public comment. The following individuals provided comment:
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Jan Morrison. Barbara Will, Jennifer Linenger, Isaiah, Mary McNamara, Lori O'Sullivan, Larry Stansfield, Melanie Henry, Zach Ackerman, Nina, Lillian Bulloch, Cheryl Dickinson, Michael Echavia.
Mayor Brown closed public comment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS
12. Approve location for cricket field placement at Ken Mercer Sports Park Recommendation: Approve location Option 2 for a cricket field at Ken Mercer Sports Park.
Landscape Architect Matt Gruber and Assistant Director of Library and Recreation Michele Crose presented the item and responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Brown opened public comment. The following individuals provided comment: Sandeep Kolte, Shishir Verma.
Mayor Brown closed public comment.
MOTION: It was m/s by Arkin/ Balch to approve the item as recommended. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None
Absent: None
13. Consider suspending implementation of the PFAS treatment and wells rehabilitation project and evaluate alternatives.
Recommendation: Provide direction to staff to suspend implementation of the PFAS Treatment and Wells Rehabilitation Project at this time, and further evaluate alternatives.
Utilities Planning Manager Todd Yamello and Managing Director of Utilities and Environment Dan Repp presented the item and responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Brown opened public comment. The following individuals provided comment: Jeff Nibert, Jill Buck, Kelly Abreu, Linda Kelly.
Mayor Brown closed public comment.
MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/ Arkin to suspend implementation as recommended with additional direction to 1) Make the item the top priority for City Council; 2) Refer the item to the Water Liaison Subcommittee to establish a project timeline with activity and task list; 3) report to Councilmembers after each Subcommittee meeting; 4) Invite Zone 7 to present their Groundwater Mobilization study at a City Council meeting; 5) Continue promotion of drought tolerant rebates for residential and commercial properties.
Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch. Narum, Testa. Mayor Brown Noes: None
Absent: None
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MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL
With majority consensus of the Council, Councilmember Balch requested that the Council send a formal letter to East Bay Regional Park District for a status report on the Garms staging area.
With majority consensus of the Council, Mayor Brown requested a discussion to increase the City Council' s compensation at a future Council meeting.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on regional and local agency meetings attended.
ADJOURNMENT — Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting at 10: 17 p.m.
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