CITY OF PLEASANTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 2, 2023
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brown called the closed session to order at the hour of 6:30 p.m. from the Council Conference Room located at 200 Old Bernal Avenue.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Brown
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Govt. Code, § 54957. 6:
Agency representative: Gerry Beaudin, Veronica Thomas, Jeff Bailey ( Industrial Employers Distributors Association ( IEDA)
Employee Organization: Pleasanton Police Officers' Association ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned at 7:00 p. m.
REGULAR MEETING
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.
Councilmember Nibert led the Pledge of Allegiance and provided opening remarks.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Brown
Absent: None
AGENDA AMENDMENTS — None.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dan Sodergren stated there was no reportable action.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Attorney
1. Review and approve by minute order the continuation of Resolution No. 23- 1351 ratifying the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency due to severe storms as applications for federal and state relief funds are still pending; and terminate Resolution No. 23- 1352 delegating authority to the City Manager to execute agreements for storm- related purchases as such authorization is no longer needed
Recommendation: Approve by minute order a continuation of the local emergency due severe storms ratified by Resolution No. 23-1351. Terminate by minute order Resolution No. 23-1352 as agreements for storm-related purchases and repairs can be brought to the City Council at its regular meetings.
City Manager
2. Approve meeting minutes of April 5, April 6, and April 18, 2023 Recommendation: Approve the meeting minutes for April 5, April 6, and April 18, 2023.
Community Development
3. Actions of the Planning Commission and Zoning Administrator Recommendation: Approve the actions of the Planning Commission and Zoning Administrator.
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing continued participation of the City of Pleasanton in the Alameda County HOME Consortium for HOME funds and authorizing execution of the necessary documents to maintain eligibility of the consortium for HOME program funds in accordance with the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990
Recommendation: Adopt and waive the full reading of Resolution No. 23-1385.
Engineering
5. Approve plans and specifications, review bids, and award a construction contract to DPI, Inc., in the amount of$ 334, 084, and total project expenditures not to exceed $ 419, 574 for the annual Water Distribution System Improvement Project, CIP No. 23183 Recommendation:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for this project, review the bids received, and award the construction contract for the project to DPI, Inc., of Livermore, California, in the amount of$ 334, 084.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the project contract with DPI, Inc.
3. Authorize the Director of Engineering to approve and execute contract change order( s) for a contingency amount of$ 50, 000 ( approximately 15 percent of the contract) for unforeseen yet necessary related work.
MOTION: It was m/s by Arkin/ Testa to approve the consent calendar as recommended. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None
Absent: None
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
6. Recognition of outgoing Commission and Committee members City Council Minutes Page 2 of 4 May 2, 2023
Mayor Brown announced the names of outgoing members.
7. New Commission and Committee members Oath of Office Mayor Brown announced the new members of various Commissions and Committees.
City Clerk Jocelyn Kwong administered the oath of office to the new members.
8. Presentation of a proclamation recognizing May as Older Americans Month and presentation by the Friends of the Pleasanton Senior Center
Councilmember Nibert presented the proclamation to recipient Mary Jane Casper.
Mary Jane Casper presented updates on the Friends of the Pleasanton Senior Center program.
9. Presentation of a proclamation declaring May as Lupus Awareness Month Councilmember Nibert read the proclamation.
10. Presentation of a proclamation declaring June 2 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day Councilmember Nibert presented the proclamation to recipient Janie Dobbs.
11. Public Comment regarding items not listed on the agenda.
Mayor Brown opened the public comment. The following speaker provided public comment: Todd Nelson. Mayor Brown closed public comment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS
12. Receive annual Climate Action Plan 2. 0 status report Recommendation: Receive the annual Climate Action Plan 2. 0 status report Associate Planner Megan Campbell presented the item and responded to questions.
Mayor Brown opened the public comment. The following speakers provided public comment:
Todd Nelson, Sharon Piekarski, Becky Dennis.
Mayor Brown closed public comment.
Mayor Brown recessed the meeting at 8:50 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:57 p.m.
13. Adopt modifications to Objective Design Standards for Housing Sites Recommendation: Adopt and waive the full reading of Resolution No. 23- 1386 adopting the modifications to the Objective Design Standards for Housing Sites and consider tiering allowable building height for projects greater than 30 dwelling units per acre ( du/ ac). Staff recommends:
1. Find the adoption of modifications to the Objective Design Standards for Housing Sites are consistent with and would implement the goals and policies examined in the 2023- 2031 ( 61h Cycle) Housing Element Update Program Environmental Impact Report ( State Clearinghouse No. 2022040091);
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2. Adopt the modifications to Objective Design Standards for Housing Sites as enclosed with Attachment 1 to this agenda report with modifications as outlined in this agenda report; and
3. Provide the Director of Community Development the authority to make minor changes to the ODS after adoption, for reasons such as formatting, grammar, references, adding additional diagrams, etc.
Associate Planner Shweta Bonn, Director Ellen Clark, and Rick Williams and Andrew Faulkner Van Meter Williams Pollack), presented the item.
Mayor Brown opened the public comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Brown closed the public comment.
MOTION: It was m/s by Balch/ Arkin to approve the objective design standards as recommended with the addition of allowing single doors for thirty percent of the unit count. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None
Absent: None
14. Review and consider the City' s legislative framework with the 2023 focus areas and establish the City' s legislative positions on selected bills, and request City staff to monitor remaining legislation throughout the 2023 legislative session
Recommendation: The City Council Legislative Subcommittee and staff recommend adoption of the City' s Legislative Framework with the 2023 Focus Areas and to establish the City' s legislative positions on selected 2023 bills, and request that staff monitor remaining legislation throughout the 2023 legislative session.
Assistant to the City Manager Becky Hopkins, Director Ellen Clark, and Andres Ramirez with Townsend Public Affairs presented the item and responded to questions.
MOTION: It was m/s by Nibert/ Balch to approve the item as recommended with the modification to remove AB 510, and change AB 1532, SB 405, and AB 52 to " watch" status. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None
Absent: None
MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL
By majority consensus, Councilmember Testa requested a resolution be brought at the next Council meeting in support of Our Neighborhood Voices.
COUNCIL REPORTS — Councilmembers reported on regional and local agency meetings attended.
ADJOURNMENT — Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting at 11:42 p.m.
Jocel n Kwo g, COClerk
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