MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF SAN RAMON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 10, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 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
Marisol Rubio Councilmember Present 7:00 PM
Also in attendance: City Manager Joe Gorton, City Attorney Martin Lysons, City Clerk Christina Franco, Police Chief Denton Carlson, and Administrative Services Director Kelly Sessions.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
3.1 Changes and Additions to the Agenda
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Public Comment was received from Taiwanese American Public Speaker.
3.3 Board, Committee and Commission Meetings
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment was received from Walker Tippett, Taiwanese American Public Speaker, and Mary Lou Oliver.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Before a motion was made to approve the Consent Calendar, Mayor Hudson made the following statements in accordance with Government Code Section 54953(c)(3):
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For Item 5.15
Two sections of the San Ramon Municipal Code dictate the process for setting the salary for the Mayor and Councilmembers. Section A4-3(J) states that the City Council salary shall be increased by five percent (5%) every other year on December 1 following the municipal election at which Councilmembers are elected, and Section A4-2(A) states that the Mayor shall be compensated at the rate of one hundred dollars ($100) more per month than the compensation set forth for Councilmembers.
In accordance with the Municipal Code Sections A4-3(J) and A4-2(A), a salary increase of five percent (5%) shall be implemented effective December 1, 2022. With the five percent (5%) increase, the new monthly salary for Councilmembers will be $1,034.23 and the new monthly salary for the Mayor will be $1,134.23, effective December 1, 2022.
For Item 5.16
At the December 27, 2022 Special City Council meeting, the City Council met in closed session to select the appointment of an interim City Manager. The City Council voted unanimously to appoint Steven Spedowfski as the interim City Manager. The interim City Manager will be compensated at the rate of $18,215 per month and will receive monthly management incentive pay at the Department Head rate of $500, as well as the standard benefits provided to all the City’s Department Heads. Mr. Spedowfski will also receive an additional 5% compensation ($910.75 monthly) in acknowledgement of his service during his term as Interim City Manager.
For Item 5.4
There is also an announcement for Item 5.4. The minutes from the December 27th Special meeting have been amended to reflect that Councilmember Rubio was present at the meeting, not former Councilmember Zafar.
Vice Mayor Verose's motion to adopt the consent calendar items 5.1- 5.16 was seconded by Cm. Perkins. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sridhar Verose, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Scott Perkins, Councilmember
AYES: Hudson, Verose, Armstrong, Perkins, Rubio
5.1 Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting – December 13, 2022 Recommendation: Accept Minutes
5.2 Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting - December 14, 2022 Recommendation: Accept Minutes
5.3 Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting - December 19, 2022 Recommendation: Accept Minutes
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5.4 Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting – December 27, 2022 Recommendation: Accept Minutes
5.5 Register of Demands as Presented by the City Treasurer (Period Ending November 30, 2022)
Recommendation: Approve Register of Demands
5.6 Minute Order No. 2023-001 - 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. 2023-001
5.7 Minute Order No. 2023-002 - Authorizing the Councilmember Rubio to Participate and Attend the Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL) UnTapped Fellowship Program, January 2023 through May 2023 Recommendation: Approve Minute Order No. 2023-002
5.8 Resolution No. 2023-001 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement with Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. (C2018-071) for As-Needed Construction Consulting Services for the San Ramon Olympic Pool and Aquatic Park – Interior Renovations (CIP 200006) for an Additional Amount of $373,285 with a Cumulative Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $2,230,308 through June 30, 2024, Funded by 2019 Certificate of Participation Debt Financing Recommendation: Approve Resolution No.: 2023-001
5.9 Resolution No. 2023-002 - Authorizing an Appropriation from the Vehicle Equipment Replacement Fund (Fund 602) to the Fleet Electrification Study (CIP 400008) in the Amount of $200,000 to Fund an Initial Study for Fleet Electrification; and Authorizing an Appropriation from the Vehicle Equipment Replacement Fund (Fund 602) to the Public Works Operating Budget in the Amount of $6,000 for the Purchase of Four (4) Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-002
5.10 Resolution No. 2023-003 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Placeworks, Inc. for the Development of a Crow Canyon Gardens Master Plan as Part of the Crow Canyon Gardens Facilities Improvements Project (CIP 955421), for a Total Contract Not to Exceed $125,000 and a Term Ending December 31, 2023
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-003
5.11 Resolution No. 2023-004 - Accepting Offers of Dedication and Certain Roadway and Landscape Improvements for a Portion of Faria Preserve Parkway (Purdue Road Extension) for Maintenance, Releasing the Project Surety, and Accepting a One-Year Warranty Bond (Lennar)
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Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-004
5.12 Resolution No. 2023-005 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Cooperative Agreement No. 23SR.TDM Between the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and the City of San Ramon to Receive $854,255 in Transportation Funds for Clean Air (TFCA) and Measure J Commute Alternative Funds for Fiscal Year 2022/2023, to Implement the City of San Ramon and Southwest Area Transportation (SWAT) - Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Programs Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-005
5.13 Resolution No. 2023-006 - Accepting the Work by Rosendin Electric, Inc., for Construction of the Citywide Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Upgrade Project (CIP 975594) as Complete and Authorizing the City Clerk to File a Notice of Completion with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder's Office Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-006
5.14 Resolution No. 2023-007 - Repealing Resolution No. 2022-005 and Designating and Appointing Standby Officers for the Members of the City Council and the City Manager in the Event of an Emergency
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-007
5.15 Resolution No. 2023-008 - Authorizing Changes to the Salary for the Mayor and City Council
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-008
5.16 Resolution No. 2023-009 - Approving the Agreement for the Services of an Interim City Manager and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Agreement Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-009
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Recognition of City Manager Joe Gorton upon his Retirement Deputy District Director Marilyn Lucey presented a Legislative Resolution on behalf of Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan.
Public Comment was received from Eric Wallis, and Taiwanese American Public Speaker.
7. DEFERRED CONSENT ITEMS
8. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
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9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9.1 Behavioral Health Response Project Update – San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District and San Ramon Police Department
Introduction by Chief of Police Denton Carlson, Presentation by Fire Chief Paige Meyer, Battalion Chief Jonas Aguiar, Communication Center Director Denise Pangelinan, and Medical Director Dr. Malcolm Johnson.
Introduction by Fire Chief Paige Meyer and Chief of Police Denton Carlson. Battalion Chief Jonas Aguiar presented the update. Communication Director Denise Pangelinan addressed questions of the Council.
Mayor Hudson opened public comment. Public comment was received from Taiwanese American Public Speaker. Mayor Hudson closed public comment.
Presentation of a proclamation and service award for City Manager Joe Gorton, by members of the San Ramon Fire District and Board of Directors.
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.1 Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Administrative Services Director Kelly Sessions introduced the item and provided an overview of the award the City received.
Mayor Hudson opened public comment. There was no public comment received. Mayor Hudson closed public comment.
The City Council did not take any action on the item.
10.2 Resolution No. 2023-010 - Approving the 2023 City Council Liaison Appointments to the City Committees, City Foundations, City Liaisons, Council Committees, Regional Committees, Other Agencies, and Ex-Officio Assignments Resolution No. 2023-011 - Approving the 2023 City Council Appointments to the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority
Resolution No. 2023-012- Approving the 2023 City Council Appointments to the Southwest Area Transportation Committee
Resolution No. 2023-013- Approving the 2023 City Council Appointments to the Tri-Valley Transportation Council
Recommendation: Approve Resolution Nos. 2023-010, 2023-011, 2023-012, 2023-013
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The Council discussed the Exhibit to Resolution No. 2023-010 and made the following changes;
- Cm. Armstrong to be the Vice Chair to the Infrastructure Committee - Vice Mayor Verose to be the alternate representative to the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD)
- Cm. Rubio to be the primary representative to the Housing Advisory Committee, Cm.
Perkins as the alternate
- Remove Cm. Armstrong as the alternate to East Bay Regional Communications Systems Authority (EBRCSA)
Mayor Hudson opened public comment. Public comment was received from Taiwanese American Public Speaker. Mayor Hudson closed public comment.
Cm. Perkins' motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-010 with the amended changes to the Exhibit, and Resolution Nos. 2023-011, 2023-012, 2023-013, approving the 2023 City Council Liaison Appointments to the City Committees, City Foundations, City Liaisons, Council Committees, Regional Committees, Other Agencies, and Ex-Officio Assignments, was seconded by Cm. Rubio. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Perkins, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marisol Rubio, Councilmember
AYES: Hudson, Verose, Armstrong, Perkins, Rubio
10.3 Election of the Mayor Pro Tempore for the City of San Ramon Recommendation: Select Mayor Pro Tempore for 2023
Nomination by Cm. Perkins to appoint Cm. Armstrong as the 2023 Mayor Pro Tempore.
Cm. Perkins' motion to appoint Cm. Mark Armstrong as the 2023 Mayor Pro Tempore for the City of San Ramon was seconded by Vice Mayor Verose. The motion passed 5-0- 0-0.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Perkins, Councilmember
SECONDER: Sridhar Verose, Vice Mayor
AYES: Hudson, Verose, Armstrong, Perkins, Rubio
11. CITY MANAGER'S AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' COMMENTS
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:39 p.m.