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danville.ca.gov/129/Meetings-Agendas-Minutes.
Town Council – Regular Meeting
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
March 18, 2025 - DRAFT
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council was called to order by Mayor
Morgan at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front Street, Danville, CA.
Present: Renee Morgan, Mayor
Newell Arnerich, Vice Mayor
Mark Belotz, Councilmember
Karen Stepper, Councilmember
Robert Storer, Councilmember
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance was led by Beverly Lane.
3. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the order of the agenda.
4. FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN
Mark Shaffer expressed concern regarding operation of a police vehicle on a one-
way street.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1Presentation of a proclamation to Alexandria Rubio-Talavera proclaiming
March 2025 as National Disabilities Awareness Month
Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation.
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5.2Presentation of a proclamation to Beverly Lane proclaiming March 2025 as
Women’s History Month
Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Arnerich removed item 6.9 for discussion.
6.1Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town
Council meeting of March 4, 2025
6.2Consider approval of the Register of Demands
6.3Consider acceptance of the January 2025 Month End Treasurer’s Report
6.4Consider adoption of Resolution No. 15-2025, appropriating funding for the
November 2024 municipal election
6.5Consider adoption of Resolution No. 16-2025, approving out-of-state travel
to attend the Annual Tri-Valley Cities Federal Advocacy Trip in
Washington, D.C., April 29 - May 2, 2025
6.6Consider adoption of Resolution No. 17-2025, accepting CalRecycle
Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program funds and
appropriating $22,185 to support activities throughout the Town
6.7Consider adoption of Resolution No. 18-2025, receiving and accepting the
Housing Element Annual Progress Report and General Plan Annual
Progress Report for 2024
6.8Consider adoption of Resolution No. 19-2025, awarding a construction
contract; and appropriating and transferring funds for the Diablo Vista
Park Playground Renovation, CIP B-560
6.9Consider adoption of Resolution No. 20-2025, awarding a construction
contract for the Diablo Vista Park Multi-Sport Skate Park, CIP B-616
REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION
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6.10Consider adoption of Resolution No. 21-2025, awarding a construction
contract for the 2024/25 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. C-
610H
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER STORER,
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR; WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 6.9
COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER REQUESTED THAT THE MOTION BE
RECONSIDERED
MAYOR MORGAN ASKED IF A MEMBER OF THE MAJORITY OF THE
EARLIER MOTION WOULD LIKE TO RECONSIDER
RECONSIDERATION OF THE ORIGINAL MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF
A MOTION
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER STORER,
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR; WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 6.9
MOTION CARRIED 4-1; COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER OPPOSED
ITEM 6.9 – CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-2025, AWARDING A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE DIABLO VISTA PARK MULTI-SPORT
SKATE PARK, CIP B-616 REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION
The Town Council asked clarifying questions regarding the proposed skate park.
Town Manager Joe Calabrigo responded to questions.
Mayor Morgan opened the item to public comment.
The following individuals expressed support for the skate park proposed for Diablo Vista
Park:
Kate Jones
Sophie Meyer
Bruce Bilodeau
Sarah Myers
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Katrina and Carter Broome
Lucas Moreno
Kate Larson
Amber Huete
The following individual submitted a speaker card in support of the skate park proposed
for Diablo Vista Park and did not address the Town Council:
Lee Halverson
The following individuals expressed opposition to the skate park as proposed for Diablo
Vista Park:
Jacqui Carter
Bob Esposito
Jim Liu
The following individual submitted a speaker card in opposition of the skate park
proposed for Diablo Vista Park and did not address the Town Council:
Susan Esposito
Mayor Morgan closed the item to public comment.
Vice Mayor Arnerich questioned if bicycles and scooters would operate in the skate park
at the same time.
City Attorney Rob Ewing stated that signs would need to be posted indicating the rules
regarding the operation of bicycles and scooters, with possible separate timeframes.
Councilmember Stepper discussed current skate park rules, activities and reasons she
feels the skate park is important for the community.
Vice Mayor Arnerich provided a historical evolution of proposing a skate park in
Danville, including legal aspects. He stated that popularity and potential use of a skate
park has waned over the years, Danville funds are needed for other projects, and he
expressed opposition to the Resolution.
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Councilmember Storer discussed project funding, prioritization of Danville projects, and
expressed opposition to the Resolution.
Councilmember Belotz discussed the rise in popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters, the
decrease in skateboard popularity, and expressed opposition to the Resolution.
Mayor Morgan questioned the amenities planned for the play area at Diablo Vista Park.
Town Manager Joe Calabrigo and Landscape Architect Bob Russell discussed the design
of the play area proposed for Diablo Vista Park and the amenities and opportunities for
visitors with a broad range of ages and abilities.
Councilmember Stepper expressed her disappointment in the lack of Town Council
support for the Resolution.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER STORER,
TO ADOPT MODIFIED RESOLUTION NO. 20-2025, REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE DIABLO VISTA PARK MULTI-SPORT
SKATE PARK, CIP B-616
MOTION CARRIED 4-1; COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER OPPOSED
7. COMMUNICATIONS
7.1Quarterly Police Department Report by Danville Police Chief Tom
Rossberg
Chief Rossberg provided the quarterly report.
7.2Monthly Legislative update by Management Analyst Cat Bravo
Cat Bravo provided the update.
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8. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORTS
8.1Consider adoption of Resolution No. 22-2025, preliminarily approving the
Engineer’s Report, declaring intent to form Danville Landscaping and
Lighting Assessment District No. 2025-1 and levy and collect assessments
for Fiscal Year 2025/26, and setting May 20, 2025, as the date for the public
hearing
Maintenance Services Director Dave Casteel presented the staff report and
introduced Ed Espinoza, Francisco and Associates, who was attending
virtually and available to answer any questions.
Mayor Morgan opened the item to public comment.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Morgan closed the item to public comment.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STORER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BELOTZ,
TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-2025, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE
ENGINEER’S REPORT, DECLARING INTENT TO FORM DANVILLE LANDSCAPING
AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 AND LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26, AND SETTING MAY 20, 2025, AS THE
DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
9. TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
9.1Appoint two members to the Bicycle Advisory Commission to fulfill terms
ending June 30, 2026
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER,
TO APPOINT RYAN OZIMEK AND TIMOTHY WHITE TO THE BICYCLE ADVISORY
COMMISSION TO FULFILL TERMS ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
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9.2Town Council updates
Councilmembers provided updates on events and activities in Danville.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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Renee Morgan, Mayor Marie Sunseri, City Clerk
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