MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF SAN RAMON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 11, 2024
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, Human Resources Division Manager Megan O'Donoghue, Human Resources Analyst Elena Castillo, Public Services Program Manager Gary Manuel, and Public Services Division Manager Jon Bell.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
3.1 Changes and Additions to the Agenda
The City Clerk announced that Item 6.3 has been postponed to a future City Council meeting.
Vice Mayor Perkins' motion to accept the change to the agenda was seconded by Cm.
Verose. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
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
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Perkins' motion to approve consent calendar item 5.1 thought 5.7, was seconded by Cm. Rubio. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Perkins, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Marisol Rubio, Councilmember
AYES: Hudson, Perkins, Armstrong, Verose, Rubio
5.1 Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting - May 28, 2024 Recommendation: Approve Minutes
Attendee Name Title Status
Dave Hudson Mayor Present
Scott Perkins Vice Mayor Present
Mark Armstrong Councilmember Present
Sridhar Verose Councilmember Present
Marisol Rubio Councilmember Present
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5.2 Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting - June 4, 2024 Recommendation: Approve Minutes
5.3 Resolution No. 2024-062 - Adopting Findings to Appropriate Funds in the Child Care, Private Sector Arts and Beautification Contribution (City Beautification), Creek Mitigation, Drainage Mitigation, Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping, Park Development, and Traffic Improvement Funds, for the Period Ending June 30, 2023
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2024-062
5.4 Resolution No. 2024-063 - Adopting a List of Projects for FY 2024/25 Funded by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2024-063
5.5 Resolution No. 2024-064 - Approving the Parcel Map for Minor Subdivision MS 22-0001 Located at 47 Paddock Lane (APN 209-750-012)
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2024-064
5.6 Resolution No. 2024-065 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Cooperative Agreement with Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Innovate 680 – Automated Driving System (ADS) Program Project 3, for the Implementation, Deployment, and Testing of Automated Driving System Elements on Designated City Streets (Traffic Detection Equipment, Electrical Charging Stations, and Data Sharing), with CCTA Providing Full Reimbursement for All Expenses Not to Exceed $250,000
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2024-065
5.7 Resolution No. 2024-066 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement (C2018-037) with VenueTech Management Group, Inc. for the Management and Operations of Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center and Front Row Theater, Authorizing a Time Extension to June 30, 2026, and Authorizing Additional Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,487,768, for a Total Cumulative Contract Amount Not to Exceed $5,222,632 Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2024-066
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Proclamation Declaring June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month Presentation to Taylor denBroeder and Angie Corritone, Boardmembers of PFLAG Danville/San Ramon Chapter
6.2 Recognition of San Ramon iQuest 2023/2024 Interns: Joseph Augello, Xinrong Zhu, Nami Ranjbarsade, Nat Lentzen, Kyra Li, and Ivy Valine. Introduction by Megan O’Donoghue, Human Resource Manager.
6.3 Proclamation Honoring Maria Fierner upon her retirement. Introduction by City Manager Steven Spedowfski. Presentation by the City Council.
This item has been postponed to a future Council meeting. 3 City Council Meeting – June 11, 2024
7. DEFERRED CONSENT ITEMS
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8.1 Resolution No. 2024-067 - Confirming the Landscaping & Lighting District No. 1984-1 Diagram and Assessments and Levying the Landscaping & Lighting District No. 1984-1 Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/25 Recommendation: Receive the Report, Open the Public Hearing, Take Public Testimony, Close the Public Hearing, Deliberate, and Approve Resolution No. 2024-067
Staff report by Gary Manuel, Public Services Program Manager.
Cm. Verose's motion to open the public hearing was seconded by Vice Mayor Perkins.
The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
Written public comment was received from Susie Ferris-Inderkum.
Vice Mayor Perkins' motion to close the public hearing was seconded by Cm. Verose.
The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
Vice Mayor Perkins' motion to approve Resolution 2024-067 confirming the Landscaping & Lighting District No. 1984-1 Diagram and Assessments and Levying the Landscaping & Lighting District No. 1984-1 Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/25 was seconded by Cm. Verose. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
8.2 Resolution No. 2024-068 - Confirming the Preserve Landscaping and Lighting District Assessment Diagram and Assessments, and Levying the Preserve Landscaping and Lighting District Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/25 Recommendation: Receive the Report, Open the Public Hearing, Take Public Testimony, Close the Public Hearing, Deliberate, and Approve Resolution No. 2024-068
Staff report by Jon Bell, Public Services Division Manager.
Cm. Verose's motion to open the public hearing was seconded by Cm. Rubio. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
There was no public comment.
Cm. Verose's motion to close the public hearing was seconded by Vice Mayor Perkins.
The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
Cm. Verose's motion to approve Resolution 2024-068 confirming the Preserve Landscaping and Lighting District Assessment Diagram and Assessments, and Levying the Preserve Landscaping and Lighting District Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/25 was seconded by Vice Mayor Perkins. The motion passed 5-0-0-0. 4 City Council Meeting – June 11, 2024
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 Resolution No. 2024-069 - Establishing a Word Count Limit for the Voluntary Candidate Statement for the 2024 Municipal Election
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2024-069
Staff report by Christina Franco, City Clerk.
Cm. Rubio's motion to approve Resolution No. 2024-069 establishing a word count limit of 400 words for the voluntary candidate statement for the 2024 municipal election, was seconded by Cm. Armstrong. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
9.2 Resolution No. 2024-070 - Establishing a Voluntary Campaign Expenditure Limitation for the 2024 Municipal Election
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2024-070
Staff report by Christina Franco, City Clerk.
Cm. Verose's motion to approve Resolution No. 2024-070 establishing a voluntary campaign expenditure limit for the Mayor of $1.50 per registered voter, which would set the expenditure limit of $75,282; and an expenditure limit for the Councilmembers of $2.50 per registered voter, which would set the expenditure limit of $30,263 for District 1 and $27,820 for District 3 was seconded by Cm. Rubio. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
10. CITY MANAGER'S AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' COMMENTS /
MATTERS INITIATED
Council directed staff to bring the matter of the Municipal Code section C6-50 to the Policy Committee.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.