MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF SAN RAMON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 24, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dave Hudson Mayor Absent
Mark Armstrong Vice Mayor Present 7:00 PM
Scott Perkins Councilmember Present 7:00 PM
Marisol Rubio Councilmember Present 7:00 PM
Sridhar Verose Councilmember Present 7:00 PM
Also in attendance: Interim City Manager Steven Spedowfski, City Attorney Martin Lysons, City Clerk Christina Franco, Deputy City Clerk Joan Snashall, Police Captain Steve Brinkley, Parks and Community Services Program Manager Jennifer Gault, Recreation Supervisor Steve Cox, Planning Division Manager Lauren Barr, and Community Development Director Debbie Chamberlain.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by San Ramon resident Garry Chaban.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
3.1 Changes and Additions to the Agenda
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was received from Connie Hagerty, Alisa Hagerty, Sara Lashanlo, Kathy Hyde, Walker Tippett, Arthur Martinez, and Call in User 2.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Cm. Perkins' motion to approve the consent calendar items 5.1 -5.6 was seconded by Cm.
Verose. The motion passed 4-0-1-0. Mayor Hudson was absent. 2 City Council Meeting – January 24, 2023
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Perkins, Councilmember
SECONDER: Sridhar Verose, Councilmember
AYES: Verose, Armstrong, Perkins, Rubio
5.1 Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting - January 10, 2023 Recommendation: Accept Minutes
5.2 Register of Demands as Presented by the City Treasurer (Period Ending December 31, 2022)
Recommendation: Approve Register of Demands
5.3 Minute Order No. 2023-003 - 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. 2023-003
5.4 Resolution No. 2023-014 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Otis Elevator Company to Provide Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services for a Total Cumulative Five-Year Amount Not to Exceed $197,530 through June 30, 2028
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No,: 2023-014
5.5 Resolution No. 2023-015 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Precision Emprise LLC Dba Precision Concrete Cutting (C2021-065) for On-Call Horizontal Concrete Saw-Cutting and Shaving Services for a One-Year Term Extension through June 30, 2024
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No.: 2023-015
5.6 Resolution No. 2023-016 - Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Transportation Development Act Article 3 Grant Funds in the Amount of $174,000 to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to Upgrade the Infrastructure at Six (6) Existing In-Roadway Flashing Crosswalks to Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons as Part of the Pedestrian Enhancement Devices Project (CIP 975413)
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-016
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Proclamation Declaring January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Presented by Vice Mayor Armstrong to the Contra Costa County Human Trafficking Task Force.
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Vice Mayor Armstrong presented the proclamation to Sr. Inspector Arnold Lui from the Contra Costa County Human Trafficking Task Force. San Ramon Police Captain Steve Brinkley also thanked the task force for their partnership with the City.
6.2 Presentation of Outstanding Teen Citizenship Award to Fatimah Hussain.
Introduction by Program Supervisor Jennifer Gault. Presentation by Teen Council Vice Chair Sadhana Tadepalli.
Vice Chair Sadhana Tadepalli presented the Teen Citizenship award to the winner Fatimah Hussain.
7. DEFERRED CONSENT ITEMS
8. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.1 Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Annual Report
Recommendation: Receive the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Annual Report
Introduction by Recreation Supervisor Steve Cox. Presentation of the annual report by Colette Clark, Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Chair.
Vice Mayor Armstrong opened public comment. Public Comment was received from Call in User 2.Vice Mayor Armstrong closed public comment.
The City Council did not take any action on this item.
10.2 Public Hearing No. 1: Trumark Townhomes 2481 Deerwood Drive General Plan Amendment, Rezone, and Mitigated Negative Declaration
Recommendation: Receive the Staff Report, Take Public Comment on the Proposed General Plan Amendment, Rezone and Adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Continue the Hearing to the February 14, 2023 Meeting for the Ordinance Introduction on the Proposed Rezone.
CEQA: An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project. An electronic copy is available at the following link:
https://cityofsanramon.info/2481DeerwoodDrMND
Planning Division Manger Lauren Barr presented the staff report.
Cm.Verose's motion to open the public hearing and take public comment was seconded by Cm. Perkins. Motion approved 4-0-1-0. Mayor Hudson was absent.
Public comment was received from Kellen MacPhee and Call in User 2. 4 City Council Meeting – January 24, 2023
Cm. Perkins' motion to close the public hearing was seconded by Cm. Rubio. Motion approved 4-0-1-0. Mayor Hudson was absent.
Vice Mayor Armstrong announced there will be a second public hearing at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
10.3 Chevron Park Redevelopment Presentation
Introduction by Community Development Director Debbie Chamberlain. Presentation by Alexander Mehran Jr, President of Sunset Development.
Vice Mayor Armstrong opened public comment. Public comment was received from Garry Chaban, Bill Clarkson, Call in User 2, Joyce Carr, Jim Blickenstaff, and Susan Ferris-Inderkum. Vice Mayor Armstrong closed public comment.
The City Council did not take any action on this item.
11. CITY MANAGER'S AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Public comment was received from Call in User 2.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:41 p.m.