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Home My WebLink About011326-05.1 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 SUMMARY OF ACTIONS December 16, 2025 - DRAFT 1. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council was called to order by Mayor Arnerich at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front Street, Danville, CA. Present: Newell Arnerich, Mayor Mark Belotz, Councilmember Renee Morgan, Councilmember Karen Stepper, Councilmember Excused: Robert Storer, Vice Mayor 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Mark Belotz. 3. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA Town Manager Tai Williams stated that a revised report was distributed for item 8.2 and she recommended that item 8.1 be presented prior to item 7 due to the availability of the consultant. 4. FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN There were no speakers. DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUMMARY OF ACTIONS DECEMBER 16, 2025 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 5.1Presentation of a proclamation to Seng Lovan, Senior Community Library Manager, in recognition of her career with the Danville Library Mayor Arnerich presented the proclamation. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR 6.1Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town Council meeting of November 18, 2025 6.2Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town Council meeting of December 2, 2025 6.3Consider approval of the Register of Demands 6.4Consider acceptance of the October 2025 Month End Treasurer’s Report 6.5Consider adoption of Resolution No. 76-2025, approving changes to the Town of Danville Investment Policy 6.6Consider adoption of Resolution No. 77-2025, approving out-of-state travel to attend the 2026 U.S. Conference of Mayors' Annual Winter Meeting and Annual Tri-Valley Mayors' Legislative Briefings in Washington, D.C., January 26-30, 2026 6.7Consider adoption of Resolution No. 78-2025, awarding a construction contract for the Sports Field LED Conversion Project at Diablo Vista Park, CIP No. B-642 6.8Consider adoption of Resolution No. 79-2025, awarding a professional services agreement for preparation of the Camino Tassajara Master Landscaping Plan related to non-functional turf replacement, CIP No. B- 643 2 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUMMARY OF ACTIONS DECEMBER 16, 2025 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; VICE MAYOR STORER ABSENT Item 8.1 was presented out of order. 7. COMMUNICATIONS 7.1Town Manager’s monthly report by Tai Williams Tai Williams presented the report. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORTS 8.1Consider adoption of Resolution No. 80-2025, accepting the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Town of Danville Finance Director/Treasurer Lani Ha presented the staff report and introduced the consultant. Coley Delany, Pun Group, presented highlights and results of the audit. Mayor Arnerich opened the item to public comment. There were no speakers. Mayor Arnerich closed the item to public comment. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BELOTZ, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 80-2025, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 AUDITED ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE TOWN OF DANVILLE MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; VICE MAYOR STORER ABSENT 3 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUMMARY OF ACTIONS DECEMBER 16, 2025 8.2Consider proposed Solid Waste and Recycling rates for 2026 (Rate Year 12) and forward a recommendation for a 9% rate increase to the RecycleSmart Joint Powers Authority Management Analyst Cat Bravo presented the staff report. Mayor Arnerich opened the item to public comment. There were no speakers. Mayor Arnerich closed the item to public comment. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BELOTZ, TO APPROVE PROPOSED SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING RATES FOR 2026 (RATE YEAR 12) AND FORWARD A RECOMMENDATION FOR A 9% RATE INCREASE TO THE RECYCLESMART JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; VICE MAYOR STORER ABSENT 9. TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS 9.1Appoint Planning Commission representative to the Design Review Board for a four-year term beginning January 1, 2026 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BELOTZ, TO RE-APPOINT CHRISTOPHER TRUJILLO TO THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; VICE MAYOR STORER ABSENT 9.2TRAFFIX Boardmember semi-annual report by Mayor Arnerich and Councilmember Stepper Mayor Arnerich and Councilmember Stepper provided the report. 4 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUMMARY OF ACTIONS DECEMBER 16, 2025 9.3Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority semi-annual report by Councilmember Stepper Councilmember Stepper provided the report. 9.4Appoint one Councilmember and one alternate Councilmember to the County Connection Board of Directors for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2026 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BELOTZ, TO APPOINT ROBERT STORER AS REGULAR BOARDMEMBER AND MARK BELOTZ AS ALTERNATE BOARDMEMBER TO THE COUNTY CONNECTION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; VICE MAYOR STORER ABSENT 9.5Appoint one Councilmember and one alternate Councilmember to the MCE Clean Energy Board of Directors for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2026 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, TO APPOINT MARK BELOTZ REGULAR BOARDMEMBER AND ROBERT STORER ALTERNATE BOARDMEMBER TO THE MCE CLEAN ENERGY BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; VICE MAYOR STORER ABSENT 9.6Appoint two Councilmembers to the RecycleSmart Board of Directors for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2026 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STEPPER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BELOTZ, TO APPOINT NEWELL ARNERICH AND RENEE MORGAN AS BOARDMEMBERS TO THE RECYCLESMART BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A ONE- YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; VICE MAYOR STORER ABSENT 5 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUMMARY OF ACTIONS DECEMBER 16, 2025 9.7Appoint two Councilmembers and one alternate Councilmember to the TRAFFIX Board of Directors for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2026 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BELOTZ, TO APPOINT NEWELL ARNERICH AND MARK BELOTZ AS REGULAR BOARDMEMBERS AND KAREN STEPPER AS ALTERNATE BOARDMEMBER TO THE TRAFFIX BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; VICE MAYOR STORER ABSENT 9.8Appoint one Councilmember to the Tri-Valley - San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2026 MOTION BY MAYOR ARNERICH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN, TO APPOINT KAREN STEPPER AS BOARDMEMBER TO THE TRI-VALLEY - SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0-1; VICE MAYOR STORER ABSENT 9.9Town Council updates Councilmembers provided updates on events and activities in Danville. 10. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting of the Danville Town Council was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. in memory of Mayor Arnerich’s son, Anthony Newell Arnerich. _______________________________ ___________________________ Newell Arnerich, Mayor Marie Sunseri, City Clerk 6