MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF SAN RAMON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 14, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Also in attendance: City Manager Steven Spedowfski, City Attorney Martin Lysons, City Clerk Christina Franco, Police Chief Denton Carlson, and Public Works Division Manager Robin Bartlett.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
3.1 Changes and Additions to the Agenda
3.2 If you wish to speak under Public Comment or regarding an agenda item please fill out a speaker card located in the back of the room and submit it to the City Clerk.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was received from Sue Bock.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Prior to a motion, Mayor Hudson made the following statement about consent calendar item no. 5.7 in accordance with Government Code Section 54953(c)(3):
At the October 24, 2023 regular City Council meeting, the City Council met in closed session to perform the annual evaluation of the City Attorney. The City Council voted unanimously to increase the incumbent's base salary by 6% which will add $16,200 in base salary to a new total salary of $286,200 effective September 25, 2023. In addition, the City Attorney will continue to receive Management Incentive Pay, consistent with all City department directors, in the amount of $500 per month.
Cm. Verose's motion to approve consent calendar item 5.1-5.7 was seconded by Cm.
Perkins. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
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
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sridhar Verose, Councilmember
SECONDER: Scott Perkins, Councilmember
AYES: Hudson, Verose, Armstrong, Perkins, Rubio
5.1 Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting and Closed Session - Oct 24, 2023 Recommendation: Accept Minutes
5.2 Resolution No. 2023-115 - Accepting the Work by JD Partners Concrete for Curb Ramp Construction and Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs for Pavement Management 2022 and 2023 Projects and Other Curb Ramp Locations As-Needed (CIP 000005, CIP 000008, and Other CIPs), and Authorizing the City Clerk to File a Notice of Completion with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder’s Office
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-115
5.3 Resolution No. 2023-116 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC (C2017-045) for As-Needed Solid Waste Consulting Services, for a One-Year Extension through December 31, 2024
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-116
5.4 Resolution No. 2023-117 - Authorizing the Purchase of a Three-Year Hyperconverged Virtual Appliance Subscription for the City Network with ReDesign for a Total Cumulative Amount Not to Exceed $172,620 Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-117
5.5 Resolution No. 2023-118 - Authorizing the Purchase of Microsoft 365 Subscription Licenses and Microsoft Azure Cloud Storage Space from Carahsoft for a Total Two-Year Cumulative Amount Not to Exceed $247,992 Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-118
5.6 Resolution No. 2023-119 - Adopting the San Ramon Priority Access System Policy for City-Funded Housing Projects
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-119
5.7 Resolution No. 2023-120 - Approving the Sixth Amendment to the Agreement for Employment of the City of San Ramon City Attorney and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Agreement
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-120
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6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Proclamation Declaring 2023 as the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce 40th Anniversary. Presented to Heidi Kenniston-Lee, President and CEO and Mino Sastry, Chamber Board Chair.
7. DEFERRED CONSENT ITEMS
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 Resolution No. 2023-121 - Accepting the Report by BayPac Consult Inc.
Regarding the Bridge Type for the Crow Canyon Road/Iron Horse Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing (CIP 905531), Providing Direction to Staff with Regard to the Preferred Type, and Appropriating $259,121 from the General Fund to CIP 905531 for a Total Project Budget of $2,534,471
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2023-121
Staff report and presentation by Robin Barlett, Public Works Division Manager and Frances Lo from BayPac Consult, LLC.
Mayor Hudson opened public comment. Public comment was received from Prasad Koppaka. Mayor Hudson closed public comment.
Cm. Perkins' motion to continue this item to a future City Council meeting and direct staff to conduct additional public outreach through an online survey 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
9.2 Public Hearing – Introduction of Ordinance (Next in Line) Amending Chapter XIII (Firearms) of Division B7 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) of Title B (Regulations) of the San Ramon Municipal Code to Require the Safe Storage of Firearms in a Residence.
Recommendation: Staff Recommends that the City Council Introduce the Ordinance, Waive the Reading, Open the Public Hearing, Take Public Testimony, Provide Feedback to Staff, Close the Public Hearing, And, If Appropriate, Make a Motion to Set the Ordinance for Adoption at the November 28, 2023 City Council Meeting.
Staff report presented by Martin Lysons, City Attorney and Denton Carlson, Police Chief.
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Cm. Perkins' motion to open the public hearing, introduce the ordinance, waive the reading, and read by title only, Ordinance (next in line) amending Chapter XIII (Firearms) of Division B7 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) of Title B (Regulations) of the San Ramon Municipal Code to Require the Safe Storage of Firearms in a Residence as seconded by Cm. Verose. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
Public comment was received from Richard Adler, Eva Harris, and Garry Chaban.
Written public comment was received from Anup Pal, Michelle Sinnott, Rita Chakrabarti, Sreela Pal, Sue Hamil, Susan Wright, and Susie Ferris-Inderkum.
Cm. Perkins' motion to close the public hearing was seconded by Cm. Rubio. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
The City Council requested additional information from staff to present at the next meeting.
Cm. Perkins' motion to bring the ordinance for consideration under unfinished business at the City Council meeting on November 28, 2023 was seconded by Cm. Verose. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
10. CITY MANAGER'S AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' COMMENTS /
MATTERS INITIATED
10.1 Discussion of Cancellation of December 26, 2023 City Council Meeting The City Council unanimously agreed to cancel the December 26, 2023 meeting.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 pm.