MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF SAN RAMON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 26, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dave Hudson Mayor Present 7:00 PM
Sridhar Verose Vice Mayor Present 7:00 PM
Mark Armstrong Councilmember Present 7:00 PM
Scott Perkins Councilmember Present 7:00 PM
Sabina Zafar Councilmember Present 7:00 PM
Also in attendance Deputy City Manager Steven Spedowfski, City Attorney Martin Lysons, City Clerk Christina Franco, Parks and Community Services Director Kathi Heimann, Public Works Division Manager Kerry Parker, Parks and Community Services Program Manager Keith Haase, Police Captain Denton Carlson, Assistant City Attorney Alicia Poon, Senior Planner Cindy Yee, Planning Specialist Lucas Haase.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
3.1 Changes and Additions to the Agenda
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was received from Call in User.
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. 2 City Council Meeting – April 26, 2022
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 through 5.11 was seconded by Cm. Perkins.
The motion was approved 5-0-0-0.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sabina Zafar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Scott Perkins, Councilmember
AYES: Hudson, Verose, Armstrong, Perkins, Zafar
5.1 Minutes of the City Council Workshop – April 12, 2022 Recommendation: Approve Minutes
5.2 Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting - April 12, 2022 Recommendation: Approve Minutes
5.3 Register of Demands as Presented by the City Treasurer (Period Ending March 31, 2022)
Recommendation: Approve Register of Demands
5.4 City of San Ramon Quarterly Investment Report (Period Ending March 31, 2022) Recommendation: Accept Report
5.5 Minute Order No. 2022-011 - 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. 2022-011
5.6 Resolution No. 2022-048 - Approving the Display of the Donor Network West Flag
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2022-048
5.7 Resolution No. 2022-049 - Authorizing the Appropriation of $115,540 from the General Fund to Purchase Night Vision Goggles and Accept Grant Revenue into the General Fund Totaling $115,540
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2022-049
5.8 Resolution No. 2022-050 - Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into Right-Of-Way Agreements Including, But Not Limited To, Acceptance of Easements and Licenses, for the Construction and Maintenance of the Iron Horse Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossings (CIP 905530 and CIP 5531)
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2022-050
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5.9 Resolution No. 2022-051 - Accepting Certain Roadway Dedications and Improvements in Subdivision 9299 for Maintenance (Shapell Industries, Inc./Toll Brothers)
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2022-051
5.10 Resolution No. 2022-052 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Universal Building Services for Janitorial Services for Facilities in a Total Cumulative Five-Year Amount Not to Exceed $3,494,912
Resolution No. 2022-053 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Imperial Maintenance Services, Inc. for Janitorial Services for Park Restrooms in a Total Cumulative Five-Year Amount Not to Exceed $581,120 Recommendation: Approve Resolution Nos. 2022-052 and 2022-053
5.11 Resolution No. 2022-054 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Color New Co. for Painting Services – Interior and Exterior for a Total Cumulative Five-Year Amount Not to Exceed $300,000
Resolution No. 2022-055 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Blackhawk Painting, Inc. for Painting Services – Interior and Exterior for a Total Cumulative Five-Year Amount Not to Exceed $300,000
Resolution No. 2022-056 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with California Custom Painting for Painting Services – Interior and Exterior for a Total Cumulative Five-Year Amount Not to Exceed $338,000 Recommendation: Approve Resolution Nos. 2022-054, 2022-055, and 2022-056.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Proclamation declaring April 2022 as National Donate Life Month. Presentation by Mayor Hudson to Donor Network West CEO and President Janice F. Whaley.
Mayor Hudson presented the proclamation to Ms. Whaley.
6.2 Recognition of San Ramon Government 101 Graduates: Yusuf Abdul-Kareem, Charles Aslinger, Desiree Aslinger, Jim Atkinson, Garry Chaban, Wen Wen Chang, Joe Chouinard, Dinesh Govindarao, Kyle Levy, Sanjeev Mittal, Mike Nelson, Danny Newell, Tracey Nobil, Gerardo Peniche, Anthony Radzanowski, Lisa Radzanowski, Marisol Rubio, Alexandria Rubio-Talavera, Kathi Samec, Pennie Trafton, Vaishnavi Urs, Lalitha Vatturi, Sujan Vatturi, Kathy Williams, and Chico Wu.
Introduction by City Clerk Christina Franco. Presentation by Mayor Hudson City Clerk Christina Franco introduced the graduates of the 13th Government 101 class. Certificates were presented by Mayor Hudson to the graduates. 4 City Council Meeting – April 26, 2022
6.3 Proclamation Regarding a Citywide Commitment to Reduce the Use of SingleUse Foodware to Create a Trash-Free San Ramon Public Works Division Manager provided a brief presentation on the item.
6.4 Introduction of Community Development Employee: Lucas Haase, Planning Specialist, by Cindy Yee, Senior Planner
Senior Planner introduced Lucas Haase and presented him with the City pin.
7. DEFERRED CONSENT ITEMS
8. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
8.1 Teen Council Appointments
Recommendation: Approve Appointment
Staff report by Parks and Community Services Director Kathi Heimann.
The Mayor open public comment. Public comment received from Call In User. The Mayor closed public comment.
Cm. Perkins' motion to accept the Parks & Community Services Commission’s recommendation of the appointment of 18 applicants included two alternates to serve on the Teen Council with terms expiring July 2023; and accept the ranked waitlist was seconded by Vice Mayor Verose. The motion was approved 5-0-0-0.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Perkins, Councilmember
SECONDER: Sridhar Verose, Vice Mayor
AYES: Hudson, Verose, Armstrong, Perkins, Zafar
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Prior to the item 9.1, Community Development Director Debbie Chamberlain recused herself from the item.
9.1 Public Hearing: Resolution No. 2022-057 - Approving the Westside Specific Plan (WSP) Amendment and Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) (SPA 19-400-001 & IS 19-250-002); and Adoption of Ordinance 514 Amending the Westside Specific Plan (WSP) Development Standards and Zoning Regulations
Recommendation: Staff Recommends that the City Council Receive the Presentation and the Staff Report; Waive the Second Reading and Read by Title Only, Close the Public Testimony Portion of the Hearing; Discuss and Deliberate; and If Appropriate, Adopt the Ordinance and Resolution Approving the WSP Amendment and Project IS/MND.
Staff report by Senior Planner Cindy Yee.
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Cm. Zafar's motion to open the public hearing was seconded by Vice Mayor Verose. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
Public comment was received from; Sandeep Dharkas, DB Liu, Brijith Vijayan, Harry Georgiades, Minzhi He, Antony D'Angelus, Andrea Corry, Abram Wilsom, Carol Rowley, Aurooj Gulzar, Greg Carr, Lokesh Shamanna, Iqbal Rashid, San Ramon Resident, Call in User, Deepali Pallath, Iram Centennial Neighbor, Dora Daniel, and Michele.
Public comment cards from those that did not wish to speak on the item and against the item, were received from; Rajesh Shah, Deepalakshmi Dharani, Madhui Shamanna, J.V.
Subbararo Gupta, Ann Skudlark, Esme Georgiades, Vivek Srivastana, Uma Dhakras, Minzhi He
Written public comment was received from Jim Blickenstaff, Dan Omoto, and Annette and Richard Longo.
Cm. Perkins' motion to close the public hearin was seconded by Cm. Zafar. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
Mayor Hudson asked the applicant, Sohail Siddiqui clarifying questions.
Cm. Perkins' motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-057, approving the Westside Specific Plan (WSP) Amendment and Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) (SPA 19-400-001 & IS 19-250-002); and adoption of Ordinance 514 Amending the Westside Specific Plan (WSP) Development Standards and Zoning Regulations was seconded by Cm. Zafar. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Perkins, Councilmember
SECONDER: Sabina Zafar, Councilmember
AYES: Hudson, Verose, Armstrong, Perkins, Zafar
9.2 Resolution No. 2022-058 - Public Hearing: Establishing Fees and Charges for Various Municipal Services for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 and Repealing Resolution No. 2021-058
Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing and Approve Resolution No. 2022- 058
Staff report by City Clerk Christina Franco.
Mayor Hudson's motion to open the public hearing was seconded by Cm. Perkins. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
Written public comment was received from Jim Blickenstaff.
Cm. Zafar's motion to close the public comment was seconded by Vice Mayor Verose.
The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
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Cm. Perkins' motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-058, establishing fees and charges for various municipal services for fiscal year 2022/2023 and repealing Resolution No. 2021-058 was seconded by Cm. Zafar. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Perkins, Councilmember
SECONDER: Sabina Zafar, Councilmember
AYES: Hudson, Verose, Armstrong, Perkins, Zafar
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.1 Resolution No. 2022-059 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a License Agreement with Smart Outdoor Inc. for Sponsored Trail Signage Services Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2022-059
Staff report by Parks and Community Services Program Manager Keith Haase.
The Mayor opened public comment. Public comment was received from Dinesh Govindarao, Call In User, and Marisol Rubio. The Mayor closed the public comment.
Cm. Zafar's motion to adopt Resolution No. 2022-059, authorizing the City Manager to execute a License Agreement with Smart Outdoor Inc. for Sponsored Trail Signage Services was seconded by Cm. Perkins. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sabina Zafar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Scott Perkins, Councilmember
AYES: Hudson, Verose, Armstrong, Perkins, Zafar
10.2 Public Hearing: Introduction of Ordinance (Next in Line) – Amending Title B, Division B7 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) by Adding Chapter XVII (Specialized or Military Equipment Use), Section B7-300, to the San Ramon Municipal Code Relating to Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy
Recommendation: Introduce the Ordinance, Waive the Reading, Open the Public Hearing, Receive Public Testimony, Close the Public Hearing and Set the May 10, 2022 Meeting for Ordinance Adoption.
Staff report by Police Captain Denton Carlson.
Vice Mayor Verose's motion to open the public hearing, introduce the ordinance, waive the reading, and read by title only, Ordinance (Next in Line) - Amending Title B (Regulations), Division B7 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) by Adding Chapter XVII (Specialized or Military Equipment Use), Section B7-300, to the San Ramon Municipal Code Relating to Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy open the public hearing was seconded by Cm. Zafar. The motion passed 5-0-0-0. 7 City Council Meeting – April 26, 2022
Public comment was received from Call In User.
Vice Mayor Verose's motion to close the public hearing was seconded by Cm. Zafar. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
Vice Mayor Verose's motion to Set the ordinance for adoption at the next City Council meeting on May 10, 2022 was seconded by Cm. Zafar. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sridhar Verose, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Sabina Zafar, Councilmember
AYES: Hudson, Verose, Armstrong, Perkins, Zafar
11. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' AND MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Public comment was received from Call in User 1.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m.