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Home My WebLink About011624-06.1 6.1 This is intended as a summary of actions only. Persons interested in greater detail may view the meeting video at danville.ca.gov/129/Meetings-Agendas-Minutes. Town Council – Regular Meeting SUMMARY OF ACTIONS December 19, 2023 - DRAFT 1. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council was called to order by Mayor Stepper at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front Street, Danville, CA. Present: Karen Stepper, Mayor Dave Fong, Vice Mayor Newell Arnerich, Councilmember Renee Morgan, Councilmember Robert Storer, Councilmember 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Heather Transue. 3. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA Town Manager Joe Calabrigo stated that item 9.11 will be removed from the agenda as the Tri Valley Affordable Housing Committee has been dissolved; and, he recommended adding an urgency item 9.16 to the agenda because the need to approve out-of-state travel arose after the posting of the agenda. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ARNERICH, TO ADD URGENCY ITEM 9.16 TO THE AGENDA TO APPROVE OUT- OF-STATE TRAVEL TO ATTEND THE 2024 U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS' ANNUAL WINTER MEETING AND ANNUAL TRI-VALLEY MAYORS' LEGISLATIVE BRIEFINGS IN WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 16-19, 2024, BECAUSE THE NEED AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA MOTION CARRIED 5-0 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUMMARY OF ACTIONS DECEMBER 19, 2023 4. FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN Michael Jolley expressed concern regarding the approval process for the construction of a metal structure on La Questa Drive. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Item 5.6 was removed by Mayor Stepper for discussion and item 5.16 was added as an urgency item. 5.1Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town Council meeting of November 21, 2023 5.2Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town Council meeting of December 5, 2023 5.3Consider approval of the Register of Demands 5.4Consider acceptance of the October 2023 Month End Treasurer’s Report 5.5Consider authorizing an amended Town response to Contra Costa County Grand Jury Report No. 2306, “Affordable Housing: A Plan Without a Home” 5.6Consider adoption of Resolution No. 86-2023, opposing the “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act” (State Initiative #1935) REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION 5.7Consider adoption of Resolution No. 87-2023, adopting use guidelines for the Town’s Community Meeting Room 5.8Consider adoption of Resolution No. 88-2023, approving the Town’s inventory of owned and leased properties pursuant to Government Code Section 50569 and identifying any surplus land pursuant to Government Code Section 54230 5.9Consider adoption of Resolution No. 89-2023, amending the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association 2022-2025 Operating Agreement 2 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUMMARY OF ACTIONS DECEMBER 19, 2023 5.10Consider adoption of Resolution No. 90-2023, approving Quitclaim Grant Deed of Drainage Easement located at 102 Starview Place 5.11Consider adoption of Resolution No. 91-2023, authorizing the purchase of street furnishings and security equipment from Forms + Surfaces, Inc. for Downtown Master Plan Catalyst, CIP A-362 5.12Consider adoption of Resolution No. 92-2023, accepting the Development Impact Fees AB 1600 Report for Fiscal Year 2022/23 5.13Consider adoption of Resolution No. 93-2023, authorizing the purchase of retractable security bollards for Downtown Master Plan Catalyst, CIP A- 362 5.14Consider adoption of Resolution No. 94-2023, approving a Notice of Completion for the East Linda Mesa Avenue Emergency Storm Drain Replacement Project, CIP No. A-330 5.15Consider adoption of Resolution No. 95-2023, awarding a contract for synthetic turf maintenance and GMAX testing at Sycamore Valley Park 5.16Consider adoption of Resolution No. 96-2023, approving out-of-state travel to attend the 2024 U.S. Conference of Mayors' Annual Winter Meeting and Annual Tri-Valley Mayors' Legislative Briefings in Washington, D.C., January 16-19, 2024 (C. Bravo) ADDED AS URGENCY ITEM MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR; INCLUDING ITEM 5.16 AS AN URGENCY ITEM; AND REMOVING ITEM 5.6 FOR DISCUSSION MOTION CARRIED 5-0 ITEM 5.6 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 86-2023, OPPOSING THE “TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT” (STATE INITIATIVE #1935) REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION Mayor Stepper provided comments as to why she is supporting the resolution: she favors a two-thirds vote to approve ballot initiatives; and, this initiative is retroactive and takes money that cities have already spent. Mayor Stepper opened the item to public comment. 3 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUMMARY OF ACTIONS DECEMBER 19, 2023 There were no speakers. Mayor Stepper closed the item to public comment. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 86-2023, OPPOSING THE “TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT” (STATE INITIATIVE #1935) MOTION CARRIED 5-0 6. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT 6.1 Monthly Town Manager’s report by Joe Calabrigo Town Manager Joe Calabrigo provided highlights from his monthly report provided to the Town Council under separate cover. 7. COMMUNICATIONS 7.1City Clerk announce continuing recruitment for one Danville representative on the County Connection for a two-year term; one licensed architect to serve on the Heritage Resource Commission for a four-year term City Clerk Marie Sunseri announced the recruitment. 7.2Police Department Report by Danville Police Chief Allan Shields Danville Police Lieutenant Heather Transue provided the report. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORTS 8.1Consider proposed Solid Waste and Recycling rates for 2024 (Rate Year 10) and forward a recommendation for a 6.8% rate increase to the RecycleSmart Joint Powers Authority Management Analyst Cat Bravo provided the report. 4 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUMMARY OF ACTIONS DECEMBER 19, 2023 Mayor Stepper opened the item to public comment. There were no speakers. Mayor Stepper closed the item to public comment. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN, TO APPROVE PROPOSED SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING RATES AND FORWARD A RECOMMENDATION FOR A 6.8% RATE INCREASE TO THE RECYCLESMART JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY MOTION CARRIED 5-0 9. TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS 9.1Appoint members to the Heritage Resource Commission for 4-year terms beginning January 1, 2024: One regular member; and One Licensed Architect MOTION BY MAYOR STEPPER TO APPOINT WADE LUCKHARDT TO THE HERITAGE RESOURCE COMMISSION FOR A 4-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024; RECRUITMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR ONE LICENSED ARCHITECT MOTION CARRIED 5-0 9.2Appoint one member of the Heritage Resource Commission to the Historic Design Review Committee for a four-year term beginning January 1, 2024 MOTION BY MAYOR STEPPER TO APPOINT JIM POWERS TO THE HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 MOTION CARRIED 5-0 9.3Planning Commission liaison report by Vice Mayor Fong Vice Mayor Fong provided the report. 5 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUMMARY OF ACTIONS DECEMBER 19, 2023 9.4MCE Clean Energy report by Vice Mayor Fong Vice Mayor Fong provided the report. 9.5Senior Advisory Commission liaison report by Councilmember Morgan Councilmember Morgan provided the report. 9.6TRAFFIX Boardmember report by Mayor Stepper and Councilmember Arnerich Mayor Stepper and Councilmember Arnerich provided the report. 9.7Tri-Valley - San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority Rail Authority report by Mayor Stepper Mayor Stepper provided the report. 9.8Appoint one Councilmember and one alternate Councilmember to the MCE Clean Energy Board of Directors for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2024 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ARNERICH TO APPOINT VICE MAYOR FONG AS A REGULAR MEMBER, AND COUNCILMEMBER STORER AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER, TO THE MCE CLEAN ENERGY BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 MOTION CARRIED 5-0 9.9Appoint two Councilmembers to the RecycleSmart Board of Directors for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2024 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STORER TO APPOINT COUNCILMEMBERS ARNERICH AND MORGAN TO THE RECYCLESMART BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 MOTION CARRIED 5-0 6 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUMMARY OF ACTIONS DECEMBER 19, 2023 9.10Appoint one Councilmember and one alternate Councilmember to the County Connection Board of Directors for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2024 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN TO APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER STORER AS A REGULAR MEMBER, AND VICE MAYOR FONG AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER, TO THE COUNTY CONNECTION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A ONE- YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 MOTION CARRIED 5-0 9.11Appoint one Councilmember and one alternate Councilmember to the Tri- Valley Affordable Housing Committee for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2024 REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA 9.12Appoint two Councilmembers and one alternate Councilmember to the TRAFFIX Board of Directors for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2024 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN TO APPOINT MAYOR STEPPER AND COUNCILMEMBER ARNERICH AS REGULAR MEMBERS, AND VICE MAYOR FONG AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER, TO THE TRAFFIX BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 MOTION CARRIED 5-0 9.13Appoint one Councilmember to the Tri-Valley - San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2024 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ARNERICH TO APPOINT MAYOR STEPPER TO THE TRI-VALLEY - SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 MOTION CARRIED 5-0 9.14Town Council updates Councilmembers provided updates on events and activities in Danville. 7 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUMMARY OF ACTIONS DECEMBER 19, 2023 10. ADJOURN TO DANVILLE DISASTER COUNCIL The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council was adjourned at 5:59 p.m. to a meeting of the Danville Disaster Council. 11. CALL TO ORDER DANVILLE DISASTER COUNCIL Danville Disaster Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. 11.1 Report on upcoming activities and events Emergency Services Manager Nate McCormack provided the report. 12. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council adjourned at 6:19 p.m. _______________________________ _____________________________ Karen Stepper, Mayor Marie Sunseri, City Clerk 8