MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF SAN RAMON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 8, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.
Prior to roll call, the City Attorney made an announcement that the meeting was conducted pursuant to the provisions under Assembly Bill 361 relaxing the requirements pertaining to remote meetings under the Brown Act. AB 361 authorizes state and local legislative bodies including the City Council, to hold public meetings by teleconference.
AB 361 allow public meetings accessible to the public via electronic means, including telephone.
The City Council and City Clerk were instructed to take roll call votes for the meeting.
The City Clerk conducted Roll Call.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dave Hudson Mayor Absent
Sridhar Verose Vice Mayor Present 7:00 PM
Mark Armstrong Council Member Present 7:00 PM
Scott Perkins Council Member Present 7:00 PM
Sabina Zafar Councilmember Present 7:00 PM
Also in attendance City Manager Joe Gorton, City Attorney Martin Lysons, City Clerk Christina Franco, Police Chief Craig Stevens, Community Development Director Debbie Chamberlain, Administrative Services Director Kelly Sessions, Public Works Division Manager Brian Bornstein, Senior Planner Cindy Yee, and Transportation Analyst Darlene Amaral.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
3.1 Changes and Additions to the Agenda
The City Clerk made the following statement, "This is not regarding an item on tonight’s agenda, but there was one item noticed for tonight that will instead be heard at a later date. The Public Hearing Declaring the Results of Majority Protest Proceedings and Renewing the San Ramon Valley Tourism Improvement District that was noticed for today, March 8, 2022 has been extended to March 22, 2022." Cm. Zafar's motion to extend the public hearing was seconded by Cm. Perkins. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was approved 4-0-1-0. Mayor Hudson was absent. 2 City Council Meeting – March 8, 2022
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and are acted upon by the City Council with a single action. Members of the audience wishing to provide public input may request (by email to the City Clerk or under Item 4 Public Comment) that the City Council remove the item from the Consent Calendar. Members of the public may request that items be removed from the Consent Calendar, however, the decision to remove the item is solely at the discretion of the City Council.
With respect to the approval of resolutions and ordinances, the reading of the title thereto shall be deemed a motion to waive a reading of the complete resolution or ordinance and unless there is a request by a Council member that the resolution or ordinance be read in full, further reading of the resolution or ordinance shall be deemed waived by unanimous consent of the Council.
Cm. Zafar's motion to approve items 5.1-5.5 was seconded by Cm. Perkins. Prior to the roll call vote, Item 5.5, Ordinance 513 - Repealing and Replacing Section A3-22 (Districts) of the San Ramon Municipal Code was read by title only. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was approved 4-0-1-0. Mayor Hudson was absent.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sabina Zafar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Scott Perkins, Councilmember
AYES: Verose, Armstrong, Perkins, Zafar
ABSENT: Hudson
5.1 Minutes of the City Council - Special Meeting – February 17, 2022 7:00 PM Recommendation: Accept Minutes
5.2 Minutes of the City Council - Regular Meeting – February 22, 2022 7:00 PM Recommendation: Accept Minutes
5.3 Minute Order No. 2022-006 - Authorizing the Continued Use of Teleconferencing for the Meetings of All City Legislative Bodies for the Next 30 Days, Pursuant to the Provisions of AB 361 and as Adopted by Minute Order No. 2021-005 Recommendation: Approve Minute Order No. 2022-006
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5.4 Resolution No. 2022-029 - Repealing Resolution No. 2020-017; Adopting by Reference Section 18730 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations and Any Amendments to it Adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission; and Designating Positions and Disclosure Category for Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700 Filers
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2022-029
5.5 Ordinance 513 - Repealing and Replacing Section A3-22 (Districts) of the San Ramon Municipal Code
Recommendation: Waive the Second Reading, Read by Title Only, and Adopt Ordinance 513
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Proclamation Declaring March 2022 as American Red Cross Month. Presented by Vice Mayor Verose to Andrew Sorley, Red Cross Contra Costa Leadership Council Member.
Vice Mayor Verose presented the proclamation to Drew Sorley.
6.2 Proclamation Declaring March 2022 as Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month. Presented by Vice Mayor Verose to April Rovero, Founder/Executive Director of the National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse and Reva Joshi, Youth Ambassador of the National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse.
Vice Mayor Verose presented the proclamation to April Rovero, Reva Joshi, and Diane Ting.
7. DEFERRED CONSENT ITEMS
8. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
8.1 Transportation Advisory Committee Appointments
Staff report by Public Works Division Manager Brian Bornstein.
Cm. Zafar's motion to accept the Planning Commission’s recommendation and appoint Joy Bhattacharya, Edward Carranza, Jr., Nolan Chen, and Al Pacheco to the Transportation Advisory Committee with terms expiring January 2024, was seconded by Cm. Perkins. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was approved 4-0-1-0. Mayor Hudson was absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sabina Zafar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Scott Perkins, Councilmember
AYES: Verose, Armstrong, Perkins, Zafar
ABSENT: Hudson
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8.2 Transportation Demand Management Advisory Committee Appointment Staff report by Transportation Analyst Darlene Amaral.
Public comment was received from Call In User 1.
Cm. Zafar's motion to accept the Planning Commission’s recommendation and appoint Chris Weeks to the Transportation Demand Management Advisory Committee for a term to expire January 2024 was seconded by Cm. Armstrong. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was approved 4-0-1-0. Mayor Hudson was absent.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9.1 Update on the “Public Safety for Mental Health” Pilot Program Project Items 9.1 and 9.2 were combined and presented as one item.
Presentation by Police Chief Craig Stevens, Fire Chief Paige Meyer, Deputy Fire Chief Frank Drayton, Deputy Fire Chief Jim Selover, and Director of Emergency Communications Denise Pangelinan.
Public comment was received from Call In User 1 and Joyce Carr.
The City Council did not take any action on the items.
9.2 Update on the Public Safety Complex, Communication Center, and Emergency Operation Center
9.3 Discussion of Returning to In-Person City Council /Legislative Body Meetings City Manager Joe Gorton led the discussion.
Public comment was received from Call in User 1.
The City Council unanimously provided direction to staff for the City Council to return to in-person meetings as of April 12, 2022 with the option for the public to participate inperson or by Zoom. The Commissions will decide if they would like to return to inperson or to remain by teleconference only.
The City Council took a break at 9:23 p.m. and reconvened at 9:32 p.m.
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.1 Resolution No. 2022-030 - Approving the Aspen Wood Senior Apartments Development Plan Amendment (DPA 2022-0012) at 9000 Alcosta Boulevard (APN: 210-520-031)
Recommendation: Receive the Staff Report, Open the Public Hearing, Take Public Testimony, Close the Public Hearing, Provide Direction to Staff and If Appropriate, Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2022-030 Approving the Aspen Wood Senior Apartment Development Plan Amendment Application. 5 City Council Meeting – March 8, 2022
Staff report by Senior Planner Cindy Yee. Applicants Robert Storer and David Bogstad provided a verbal report.
Cm. Perkins' motion to open the public hearing was seconded by Cm. Zafar. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was approved 4-0-1-0. Mayor Hudson was absent.
Public comment was received from Call In User 1.
Cm. Perkins' motion to close the public hearing was seconded by Cm. Zafar. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was approved 4-0-1-0. Mayor Hudson was absent.
Cm. Perkins' motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-030 - approving the Aspen Wood Senior Apartments Development Plan Amendment (DPA 2022-0012) at 9000 Alcosta Boulevard (APN: 210-520-031) seconded by Cm. Zafar. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was approved 4-0-1-0. Mayor Hudson was absent.
10.2 Resolution No. 2022-031 - Approving the Issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $45,000,000 for the Purpose of Financing or Refinancing the Acquisition, Construction, Improvement and Equipping of Aspen Wood Apartments and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto Recommendation: (1) Conduct the public hearing under the requirements of TEFRA and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”); and (2) Adopt the resolution approving the issuance of the Bonds by the CMFA for the benefit of Standard Aspen Wood Venture LP to provide for the financing of the Project, such adoption is solely for the purposes of satisfying the requirements of TEFRA, the Code and the California Government Code Section 6500 (and following).
Staff report by Community Development Director Debbie Chamberlain.
Cm. Perkins' motion to open the public hearing was seconded by Cm. Armstrong. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was approved 4-0-1-0. Mayor Hudson was absent.
Public comment was received from Call In User 1.
Cm. Perkins' motion to close the public hearing was seconded by Cm. Zafar. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was approved 4-0-1-0. Mayor Hudson was absent.
Cm. Perkins' motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-031 - Approving the Issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $45,000,000 for the Purpose of Financing or Refinancing the Acquisition, Construction, Improvement and Equipping of Aspen Wood Apartments and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto seconded by Cm. Zafar. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was approved 4-0-1-0. Mayor Hudson was absent. 6 City Council Meeting – March 8, 2022
10.3 Resolution No. 2022-032 - Authorizing Mid-Year 2021-2022 Budget Adjustments Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2022-032
Staff report and presentation by Administrative Services Director Kelly Sessions.
Public comment was received from Call In User 1.
Cm. Perkins' motion to extend the Council meeting past 11:00 p.m. to 11:40 p.m. was seconded by Cm. Zafar. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was approved 4-0-1-0.
Mayor Hudson was absent.
Cm. Perkins' motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-032, authorizing mid-year budget adjustments as identified in the Mid-Year 2021/2022 Financial Report and review process was seconded by Cm. Armstrong. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was approved 4-0-1-0. Mayor Hudson was absent.
The City Attorney requested to revist Item 10.1 to acknowledge the comment regarding the scrivener’s error in the resolution.
Cm. Perkins' motion to amend Resolution No. 2021-030 as corrected was seconded by Cm. Armstrong. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was approved 4-0-1-0. Mayor Hudson was absent.
11. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was received from Call In User 1.
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' AND MAYOR'S COMMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:21 p.m.