MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF SAN RAMON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 12, 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
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: City Manager Steven Spedowfski, City Attorney Martin Lysons, City Clerk Christina Franco, Parks and Community Services Director Kathi Heimann, Public Works Division Manager Robin Bartlett, and Public Services Program Manager Darin Fitzpatrick.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - BOY SCOUT TROOP 2001
A Flag Ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 2001.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
3.1 Changes and Additions to the Agenda
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was received from Steve Liao and Tywon Sacontrie. Written public comment was received from Jarrod Phelps.
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Cm. Perkins' motion to approve the consent calendar items 5.1-5.9 was seconded by Cm.
Rubio. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Perkins, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marisol Rubio, Councilmember
AYES: Hudson, Verose, Armstrong, Perkins, Rubio
5.1 Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting - August 8, 2023 Recommendation: Approve Minutes
5.2 Register of Demands as Presented by the City Treasurer (Period Ending July 31, 2023)
Recommendation: Approve Register of Demands
5.3 Minute Order No. 2023-010 - City Council Designation of Vice Mayor Armstrong as the Voting Delegate and Councilmembers Perkins and Rubio as Voting Delegate Alternates to the League of California Cities 2023 Annual Conference
Recommendation: Approve Minute Order No. 2023-010
5.4 Resolution No. 2023-094 - Requesting a Timeline Extension to Submit a LAFCO Application Initiating Proceedings for Annexation of a 0.13+ Acre Unincorporated Island
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-094
5.5 Resolution No. 2023-095 - Approving the City of San Ramon’s Response to the 2022-2023 Contra Costa Civil Grand Jury’s Report No. 2306, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Response, and Directing Staff to Submit the Response to the Grand Jury by the September 13, 2023 Deadline
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-095
5.6 Resolution No. 2023-096 - Accepting Offers of Dedication and Certain Roadway Improvements for a Portion of Faria Preserve Parkway (Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 and Phase 2) for Maintenance, Releasing the Project Surety, and Accepting One-Year Warranty Bonds (Lennar)
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-096
5.7 Resolution No. 2023-097 - Accepting Certain Landscape Improvements for a Portion of Faria Preserve Parkway (Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 and Phase 2) for Maintenance, Releasing the Project Surety, and Accepting One-Year Warranty Bonds (Lennar)
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Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-097
5.8 Resolution No. 2023-098 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement (C2021-048) with RydeTrans for Senior Citizens’ Transportation Services, Correcting the Hourly Rate for Drivers Using City Owned Vehicles for Senior Passengers to $59.91
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-098
5.9 Ordinance 519 - Amending Section B8-45 (INCREASE IN SPEED LIMITS) of Chapter II (SPEED LIMITS), Division B8 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), Title B (REGULATIONS) of the City of San Ramon Municipal Code and Allowing the Public Works Director (Or Designee) to Erect Signs and Establishing Speed Limits on Various Roads and Streets
Recommendation: Waive the Second Reading, Read by Title Only, and Adopt Ordinance 519
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Proclamation Declaring September 17-23, 2023 as Constitution Week. Presented to Sue DeLeeuw, Regent, Daughters of the American Revolution.
6.2 Proclamation Recognizing the San Ramon Valley Islamic Center and the San Ramon American Muslim Community for their Contributions to the San Ramon Community. Presented to Nadia Ann-Shahab, President, Board of Directors, San Ramon Valley Islamic Center.
6.3 Run for Education 40th Year. Introduction by Kathi Heimann, Parks and Community Services Director. Presentation by Dinesh Govindarao, San Ramon Valley Education Fund Board Member
6.4 Proclamation Recognizing Heidi Kenniston-Lee for her Service as a Member of the Parks and Community Services Commission. Introduction by Kathi Heimann, Parks and Community Services Director.
7. DEFERRED CONSENT ITEMS
8. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.1 Construction Update, Bollinger Canyon Road Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing and Other Projects
Presentation by Robin Bartlett, Public Works Division Manager. 4 City Council Meeting – September 12, 2023
Public comment was received from Tywon Sacontrie, Mitchell Wright, and Karen Lee.
The City Council did not take any action on the item.
10.2 Resolution No. 2023-099 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Frontier Energy, Inc. for Fleet Electrification Consulting Services, as Part of CIP 400008 Fleet Electrification Study, for a Two-Year Term through September 12, 2025, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-099
Staff report by Darin Fitzpatrick, Public Services Program Manager.
Mayor Hudson opened public comment. Public comment was received from Tywon Sacontrie. Mayor Hudson closed public comment.
Cm. Perkins' motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-099, authorizing the Mayor to Execute an agreement with Frontier Energy, Inc. for Fleet Electrification Consulting Services, as part of CIP 400008 Fleet Electrification Study, for a twoyear term through September 12, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, 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
11. CITY MANAGER'S AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' COMMENTS /
MATTERS INITIATED
Mayor Hudson opened public comment. Public comment was received from Tywon Sacontrie. Mayor Hudson closed public comment
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m.