CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
July 25, 2024
WE PROVIDE EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF QUALITY PUBLIC SERVICES THAT ARE
ESSENTIAL TO THOSE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN SAN RAMON
David E. Hudson, Mayor • Scott Perkins, Vice Mayor
Mark Armstrong, Councilmember • Marisol Rubio, Councilmember • Sridhar Verose, Councilmember Agenda Questions: Please contact the City Clerk (925) 973-2539 or [email protected] City Hall
Large Conference Room, Second Floor
7000 Bollinger Canyon Road
SPECIAL MEETING – 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. COUNCIL BUSINESS
2.1 Contra Costa County Library Commission Interviews and Appointment
2.2 Open Space Advisory Committee Interviews and Appointments
2.3 Parks & Community Services Commission Interviews and Appointments
3. ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify the attached City Council agenda was posted 72 hours before the noted meeting.
Dated: July 19, 2024
2 City Council Meeting – July 25, 2024
ATTENDEE CONDUCT
There will be zero tolerance for any person addressing the Council making profane, offensive and disruptive remarks, or engaging in loud, boisterous, or other disorderly conduct, that disrupts the orderly conduct of the public meeting. Specifically, it is important for all speakers to adhere to the following guidelines for participation in this meeting:
a. No profanity or obscenity.
b. Refrain from personal threats or attacks.
c. Refrain from hateful epithets and demeaning language based on any person’s race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or disability. d. Respect all people that are present or watching.
At the discretion of the Mayor, a speaker may forfeit speaking time for any of the following reasons:
a. Exceeding the allotted time to speak;
b. Yelling, screaming, or other behavior that renders this Council unable to continue the meeting;
c. Excessive profanity or slander;
d. Specific threats or “fighting words” that incite violence; or e. Speech that is outside the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council or the specific agenda item in which you are speaking.
While the City of San Ramon ensures the First Amendment rights of its citizens, we do not accept nor endorse any offensive or hateful comments made during our meetings. The City of San Ramon celebrates the diversity of our community, and we strive to be a welcoming and open community for all.
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: July 25, 2024
TO: City Council/City Manager
FROM: Christina Franco, City Clerk
By: Joan Snashall, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Contra Costa County Library Commission Interviews and Appointment
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends that the City Council review the application, interview the applicant, and appoint Marina Hsieh to serve as the City's commissioner to the Contra Costa County Library Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2028.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The vacancy was listed on the City’s website and social media accounts soliciting applications for the position. One application was received from Marina Hsieh.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
None.
STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
Upon appointment, staff will notify the County and the applicant.
2.1 Packet Pg. 4
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: July 25, 2024
TO: City Council/City Manager
FROM: Christina Franco, City Clerk
By: Joan Snashall, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Open Space Advisory Committee Interviews and Appointments
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends that the City Council review the applications, interview the applicants, and appoint two candidates as regular members and one candidate as an alternate member with terms to expire July 2026; and appoint Seth Adams as the Non-Governmental Organization member for a term to expire July 2026.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Open Space Advisory Committee consists of six members with staggered terms: four residents at-large, one Non-governmental Organization (NGO) member, and one alternate resident at-large. One Planning Commissioner and one Parks and Community Services Commissioner are appointed by their respective Commissions.
The following vacancies were listed on the City’s website and social media accounts soliciting applications: two regular members at-large, one alternate member at large, and one nongovernmental organization member. Four applications were received from Suresh Kadiyala, Diana Korpi, and Jaideep Vijayakar. One application was received from Seth Adams for the Non-Governmental Organization position.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
None.
STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
Staff will notify the appointed Open Space Advisory Committee members of upcoming meeting dates, times and locations.
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: July 25, 2024
TO: City Council/City Manager
FROM: Christina Franco, City Clerk
By: Joan Snashall, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Parks & Community Services Commission Interviews and Appointments
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends that the City Council review the applications, interview the applicants, and appoint one candidate to fill the vacancy on the Parks & Community Services Commission with a term to expire June 2027.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Parks & Community Services Commission consists of seven regular members with staggered terms. The City Clerk’s office received notification that David Owens was resigning from the Commission effective May 6, 2024, therefore resulting in a vacancy.
The vacancy was listed on the City's website and social media accounts soliciting applications.
Four applications were received from Athavan Andavar, Garry Chaban, Terry Koehne, and Tiffany Yang.
The appointed candidate will begin their term immediately upon appointment.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
None.
STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
Staff will notify the appointed Parks & Community Services Commissioner of upcoming meetings, dates, times and location.
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