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Town Council – Regular Meeting
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
August 12, 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 to the flag was led by Chris Parsons.
3. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes.
4. FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN
Chris Parsons, San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, discussed current and
future notification systems utilized by the District to improve community safety.
Alan Kalin implored the Town Council to take action to restrict and enforce the
use of e-bikes in Town.
Harriet Neely requested that the Town restrict e-bike use at Osage Station Park
and educate riders.
Sarah Zaloumis informed the Town Council of safety issues in the location of
roadway manhole covers and requested that the Town work with safety
advocates.
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Chuck Preas implored the Town Council to take action to restrict and enforce the
use of e-bikes in Town.
5. PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 Presentation of a proclamation proclaiming August 31, 2025, as
International Overdose Awareness Day
Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 6.6 was removed for public comment.
6.1 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town
Council meeting of July 15, 2025
6.2 Consider approval of the Register of Demands
6.3 Consider acceptance of the June 2025 Month End Treasurer’s Report
6.4 Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-02, approving Zoning Text
Amendment ZTA25-0001 amending the Town’s Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance
6.5 Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-03, approving Zoning Text
Amendment ZTA25-0002 amending the Town’s Tree Preservation
Ordinance
6.6 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 55-2025, awarding a construction
contract for the Diablo Road Pedestrian Trail and Drainage Improvements
Project No. C-055 REMOVED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
6.7 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 58-2025, awarding a professional
services agreement for construction management and inspection services
during the construction of Diablo Road Trail and Drainage Improvements
Project No. C-055
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6.8 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 59-2025, approving Minor
Subdivision Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Minor
Subdivision 854-2024, located at 910 Podva Lane
6.9 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 60-2025, approving Major Subdivision
Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Major Subdivision SD
9711, located at 114 El Dorado Avenue
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER STORER,
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ITEM 6.6 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 55-2025, AWARDING A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE DIABLO ROAD PEDESTRIAN TRAIL AND
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. C-055 REMOVED FOR PUBLIC
COMMENT
City Attorney Rob Ewing presented information on the bid protest received by the Town.
Mayor Morgan opened the item to public comment.
Marlo Manqueros, General Counsel for Bay Cities Paving and Grading, provided the
details regarding the protest of the bid results.
Steven Copeland, outside Counsel for Bay Cities Paving and Grading, provided
information that supports not awarding the contract to the low bidder on this project.
Mayor Morgan closed the item to public comment.
Mr. Ewing discussed the details of the bid process, bid documents, technical complaint,
and the reason the low bid was considered qualified as submitted. He responded to
questions from the Town Council.
Transportation Manager Allan Shields discussed the communications with the
contractors and stated that there was no direction provided by the Town to the
contractors outside of the bid documents. He responded to questions from the Town
Council.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STORER, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH,
TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 55-2025, AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT FOR THE DIABLO ROAD PEDESTRIAN TRAIL AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. C-055
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
7. COMMUNICATIONS
7.1 Monthly Town Manager’s report by Tai Williams
Tai Williams provided the report.
7.2 Communications and Economic Development Department Report by Jenn
Starnes
Jenn Starnes provided the report.
8. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 57-2025, appointing members to the
Board of Directors for the Magee Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement
District CONTINUED FROM JULY 15, 2025
City Attorney Rob Ewing presented the staff report and background
information and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Morgan opened the item for public comment.
Cammy Ticknor requested that the Town Council reconsider the members
being recommended for appointment to the GHAD Board of Directors,
presented her qualifications, and encouraged the Town Council to consider
appointing her to the Board.
Stephen Ticknor presented information as to the qualifications of Cammy
Ticknor and encouraged the Town to appoint her to the Board.
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Christopher Cross, immediate past president of the Magee Ranch HOA,
provided background information, the selection process, and future plans
for appointment and election to the GHAD Board.
Mayor Morgan closed the item to public comment.
There was Town Council consensus to appoint the individuals that are
being recommended by the Magee Ranch HOA.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STORER, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH,
TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 57-2025, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS FOR THE MAGEE RANCH GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT
DISTRICT
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
9. TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
9.1 Tri-Valley Transportation Council report by Mayor Morgan
Mayor Morgan provided the report.
9.2 Southwest Area Transportation report by Councilmember Stepper
Councilmember Stepper provided the report.
9.3 Town Council updates
Councilmembers provided updates on events and activities in Danville.
10. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council adjourned to a closed session
at 7:12 p.m.
11. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Morgan called the closed session to order at 7:15 p.m.
11.1 Public comment
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There were no speakers.
11.2 Closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, Public
Employee Performance Evaluation, Title: City Attorney
11.3 Closed Session pursuant to Government code section 54957.6, conference
with Labor Negotiator; Agency Designated Representative: Mayor Renee
Morgan; Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
11.4 Report on Closed Session
Mayor Morgan reported out of closed session that no action was taken.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The closed session of the Danville Town Council adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
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Renee Morgan, Mayor Marie Sunseri, City Clerk