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Home My WebLink About110525-05.1 5.1 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 and Closed Session SUMMARY OF ACTIONS October 21, 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 Nate McCormack. 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 Anthony Mitchell, Eco Green Solutions, informed the Town of a program available to help pay for projects such as renewables, solar, lighting, and upgrades to EV charging stations. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 5.1 Presentation of a proclamation proclaiming November 5, 2025, as Shelter- In-Place Education Day Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation. DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OCTOBER 21, 2025 2 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Item 6.4 was removed for a separate vote. 6.1 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town Council meeting of October 7, 2025 6.2 Consider approval of the Register of Demands 6.3 Consider acceptance of the August 2025 Month End Treasurer’s Report 6.4 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 72-2025, awarding a construction contract for the Danville South Park Playground Replacement Project, CIP No. B-556 REMOVED FOR SEPARATE VOTE MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 6.4 MOTION CARRIED 5-0 ITEM 6.4 – CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 72-2025, AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE DANVILLE SOUTH PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT, CIP NO. B-556 REMOVED FOR SEPARATE VOTE Councilmember Stepper stated she will abstain from voting on the item due to proximity of real property to the subject project. Mayor Morgan opened the item to public comment. There were no speakers. Mayor Morgan closed the item to public comment. MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BELOTZ, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 72-2025, AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE DANVILLE SOUTH PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT, CIP NO. B-556 MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1-0; COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER ABSTAINED DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OCTOBER 21, 2025 3 7. COMMUNICATIONS 7.1 Legislative update by Management Analyst Cat Bravo Cat Bravo provided the report. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.1 Consider introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-04, approving Zoning Text Amendment ZTA25-0003 amending the Town’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Associate Planner Riley Anderson-Barrett presented the staff report. City Attorney Rob Ewing discussed correspondence received from the Montair Property Owner’s Association and the California Housing Defense Fund, recommended introducing the ordinance as presented, and answered questions from the Town Council. Mayor Morgan opened the item to public comment. Sam Altshuler expressed concern regarding placement of ADUs and unintended consequences affecting westside residents; presented slides depicting safety risks during emergency response on westside roads; and proposed an amendment to Ordinance No. 2025-04. Clement Glynn expressed safety concerns in the event that Montair residents need to evacuate due to a fire. The following individuals submitted speaker cards expressing opposition to the ordinance, but did not wish to speak: Mark and Pat Fernwood Richard and Joyce Bohn Joe Moore DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OCTOBER 21, 2025 4 Mayor Morgan closed the item to public comment. Town Council expressed understanding of the speakers’ concerns and there was consensus to have a future discussion regarding Danville’s option to modify the ordinance to address concerns. Mr. Ewing addressed questions and statements that were raised by the Town Council and during public comment. Town Manager Tai Williams stated that the Town will get more clarity on options after discussing with the State. MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER STORER, TO INTRODUCE AND READ BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 2025-04, APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA25-0003 AMENDING THE TOWN’S ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE, AND RETURN FOR SECOND READING ON NOVEMBER 5, 2025 MOTION CARRIED 5-0 8.2 Consider introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-05, repealing existing Chapters 10-1 through 10-7, 10-13 through 10-15, 10-18 and 10-19 of the Danville Municipal Code and adding new Chapters 10-1 through 10-7, 10- 13 through 10-15, 10-18, 10-19 and 10-20 to the Danville Municipal Code adopting the 2025 California Building Codes Chief Building Official Stacey Gill presented the staff report and answered Town Council questions. Mayor Morgan opened the item to public comment. There were no speakers. Mayor Morgan closed the item to public comment. DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OCTOBER 21, 2025 5 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ARNERICH, TO INTRODUCE AND READ BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 2025-05, REPEALING EXISTING CHAPTERS 10-1 THROUGH 10-7, 10-13 THROUGH 10-15, 10- 18 AND 10-19 OF THE DANVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING NEW CHAPTERS 10-1 THROUGH 10-7, 10-13 THROUGH 10-15, 10-18, 10-19 AND 10-20 TO THE DANVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES, AND RETURN FOR SECOND READING ON NOVEMBER 5, 2025 MOTION CARRIED 5-0 9. INFORMATIONAL STAFF REPORTS (Public comment invited) 9.1 Quarterly Investment Report (Chandler Asset Management) Genny Linkiewicz and Steve Huntley, Chandler Asset Management, presented the Town of Danville Quarterly Investment Report. 10. TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS 10.1 Street Smarts Board Member report by Vice Mayor Arnerich Vice Mayor Arnerich provided the report. 10.2 Town Council updates Councilmembers provided updates on events and activities in Danville. There was Town Council consensus to have a future study session discussion regarding cannabis businesses. 11. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council adjourned to a closed session at 7:02 p.m. in memory of former Danville Councilmember Mike Doyle. DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OCTOBER 21, 2025 6 12. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION Mayor Morgan called the closed session to order at 7:04 p.m. 12.1 Public comment There were no speakers. 12.2 Closed Session - Conference with Real Property Negotiators Property: APN 218-090-032 (Fostoria Way adjoining East Bay Regional Park District Land); Town Negotiator: City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: Town and East Bay Regional Park District; Under Negotiation: Price and terms 12.3 Report on Closed Session Mayor Morgan reported out of closed session that no action was taken. 13. ADJOURNMENT The closed session of the Danville Town Council adjourned at 7:15 p.m. _______________________________ ___________________________ Renee Morgan, Mayor Marie Sunseri, City Clerk