Joint Study Session on the Concord City Council and the Community Services Commission; the Regular Joint Meeting of the Concord City Council/Redevelopment Agency and the City Council Sitting as the Local Reuse Authority

Tuesday, April 27, 2010
5:30 pm. - Study Session. Permit Center Conference Room
6:30 p.m. - Council Chamber
1950 Parkside Drive, Concord, CA

Joint Study Session with Community Services Commission
5:30 p.m. - Permit Center Conference Room

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT

  1. Study Session with Community Services Commission- Community Services Funding - consideration of the proposed 2010-11 Action Plan containing the Community Services Commission's recommendations for community grant funding in all project categories from federal Community Development Block Grant Funds, City of Concord General Fund, and Child Care Developer fees; the proposed Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; and the proposed five-year Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2010-2015. Report from Community Grants Manager Marla Parada.
    Staff Recommendation: Hear report, take public testimony, provide input to staff.
  2. RECESS - to reconvene in the Council Chamber in regular meeting.

6:30 p.m. - Regular Meeting. Council Chamber

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - Councilmember Shinn

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

  1. PRESENTATIONS
    1. Presentation - to Alex Pascual, Director of Public Works, proclaiming May 16-22, 2010 as "National Public Works Week" in the City of Concord. Report by Director of Public Works.
    2. Presentation - to John Cullen, representing Monument Community Partnership, commending the work of the VITA volunteers (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). Presentation by Mayor Bjerke.
  2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
    1. Announcing - the opening of a recruitment period for four positions on the Commission on Aging; four positions on the Community Services Commission; and three positions on the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission each two-year terms ending June 30, 2012, and advising that the incumbents are anticipated to reapply; and announcing the recruitment for two vacancies on the Appeals Board for two-year terms ending June 30, 2013; and setting Friday, June 25, 2010, as the deadline for receipt of applications for these openings by the Administrative Services Coordinator. Recommended by the City Clerk.


    CITY COUNCIL MATTERS

  3. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT ITEMS
    Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Consent Calendar as recommended.
    1. Approving - a five-year capital lease agreement with De Lage Landen Public Finance LLC for services to be provided by Astro Business Technologies in an amount not to exceed $22,740 annually for color hybrid multifunction printer equipment; authorizing the City Manager to execute the lease agreement and authorizing the Finance Department to submit the required credit application and issue the associated purchase orders. Recommended by Director of Information Technology.
    2. Approving - the nomination of Patricia Howlett to the County Board of Supervisors to continue to serve as the City of Concord's representative on the Contra Costa Council Aviation Advisory Committee for another two-year term ending February 28, 2012. Recommended by the City Clerk.
    3. Confirming - the City's Commission on Aging nomination of Charles Hester to serve as the City's representative to the County Advisory Council on Aging, and recommending to the County Board of Supervisors his appointment as the City's representative. Recommended by the City Clerk.
    4. Adopting - a resolution calling for a general municipal election in Concord on November 2, 2010, under the provisions of laws relating to General Law cities in the State of California, for the purpose of electing three members to the City Council and one City Treasurer, each for full terms of four years. Resolution 10-32 for adoption. Recommended by City Clerk.
    5. Approving - the upgrading of background checks for massage, taxi, tow, entertainment, and solicitor permits to include FBI level checks. Resolution No. 10-20 for adoption. Recommended by Chief of Police.
    6. Awarding - a construction contract to Pantano Excavating Inc. in the amount of $379,446.69, for Project No. 2159, RDA Properties Demolition. Recommended by Director of Public Works and Engineering.
    7. Matter to be Set for Public Hearing - on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber - consideration of the conveyance of the Galindo House and Property from the City of Concord to the Concord Redevelopment Agency and the Agency's acceptance of the property and improvements; the approval of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and the Concord Historical Society for the sale of the Galindo House and Property to the Concord Historical Society; the approval of a Relocation Agreement regarding the former Masonic Temple building located on Galindo Street and the transfer of the building from the Redevelopment Agency to the Concord Historical Society; and approval of an agreement to settle, release and waive all potential claims of the Concord Historical Society.
    8. Approving - the following items related to Downtown Landscape Maintenance District, Pine Hollow Landscape Maintenance District, Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District #3, and the Citywide Street Lighting Assessment District. For additional information contact Administrative Analyst Christina Rodgers at (925) 671-3141. Recommended by Director of Public Works and engineering.
      (1) Accepting the Engineer's Report for the Downtown Landscape Maintenance District. Resolution 10-22 for adoption.
      (2) Accepting the Engineer's Report for Pine Hollow Landscape Maintenance District. Resolution 10-23 for adoption.
      (3) Accepting the Engineer's Report for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District #3. Resolution 10-24 for adoption.
      (4) Accepting the Engineer's Report for the Citywide Street Lighting Assessment District. Resolution 10-25 for adoption.
      (5) Ordering improvements in the Downtown Landscape Maintenance District and setting a public hearing for May 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Resolution of Intention 10-26 for adoption.
      (6) Ordering improvements in the Pine Hollow Landscape Maintenance District and setting a public hearing for May 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Resolution of Intention 10-27 for adoption.
      (7) Ordering improvements in the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District #3 and setting a public hearing for May 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Resolution of Intention 10-28 for adoption.
      (8) Ordering improvements in the Citywide Street Lighting Assessment District and setting a public hearing for May 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Resolution of Intention 10-29 for adoption.
    9. Approving - an amendment to the contract with Lew Edwards Group in the amount of $15,500, for a total contract amount of $35,500 for public education and outreach support on the City's budget problem and service impacts. Recommended by Assistant City Manager.
  1. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
    1. Consideration - of recommendations to: (1) amend Policy and Procedure No. 89 to allow the Councilmembers to waive interviews of Board and Commission applicants if they so desire; (2) propose an amendment of the Concord Municipal Code to change the current two-year term for all Board and Commission members to a four-year term and conduct interviews on odd-numbered years and to set the public hearing for Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber; and (3) propose an additional amendment of the Municipal Code to impose term limits, allowing a member to serve two four-year terms, for a total of eight years, and requiring a break in service before serving again on a City advisory body. Recommended by the Council Subcommittee on Policy Development and Internal Operation. Report by Assistant City Manager, Valerie Barone.

      Staff Recommendation: Hear the report, take public testimony, and approve recommendations or provide direction to staff.
  2. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
    1. Consideration - of an appeal filed by Golrich & Kest Industries, LLC, of the Planning Comission's denial to extend the approval of the Clayton Gardens Use Permit Amendment (UA 05-002), Variance (VA 08-010) and Tree Removal (RT 08-004). Resolution No. 10-34 for adoption. Report by Frank Abejo, Senior Planner

      Staff Recommendation: Hear report; take public testimony; adopt Resolution Nos. 10-34 granting the appeal.
    2. Consideration - of the establishment of an underground utility district on Market Street from Willow Pass Road, north for 840 feet (Market Street Underground Utility District). Resolution No. 10-30 for adoption. Report by Alex Pascual, Director of Public Works and Engineering.

      Staff Recommendation: Hear report; take public testimony; adopt Resolution Nos. 10-30.


    CITY COUNCIL SITTING AS THE LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY

  3. CITY COUNCIL SITTING AS THE LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEM
    1. Approving - a Master Agreement for Professional Services with H. Phillip Williams and Associates in the amount of $138,500 for the preparation of a conceptual flood management plan in support of site wide permits for sensitive habitat and species on the Concord Naval Weapons Station. Recommended by Reuse Project Director.
    2. Approving - a Master Agreement for Professional Services with ARUP, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $142,829 for services associated with the preparation of a General Plan Amendment and support services for preparation of site wide permits and general support for implementation of the adopted Reuse Plan for the Concord Naval Weapons Station. Recommended by Reuse Project Director.
  4. CORRESPONDENCE - City Council correspondence not selectively included in the following list is available for inspection during normal business hours by contacting the City Clerk at 671-3495.
  5. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS
  6. COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
    1. Recent Conference Attendance
  7. ADJOURNMENT

NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, May 11, 2010


CLOSED SESSION: The City Council may convene in closed session immediately prior to or at the conclusion of the above meeting. If a closed session is to be held, an agenda will be posted on the Friday prior to the meeting. For additional information regarding the closed session, contact the City Attorney's Office at 671-3160.

Notice to Public

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Agenda Reports: Agenda reports are available for public viewing in a binder on the front staff desk.

Public Comment Period: This is a fifteen-minute Public Comment Periodfor items not on this agenda, and each speaker will be limited to approximately three minutes. State law prohibits the City Council from acting at this meeting on any matter raised during the Public Comment Period.

Consent Calendar: Adoption of the Consent Calendar may be made by one motion of the City Council, provided that any Councilmember, individual or organization may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. If a request for removal of an item from the Consent Calendar has been received, the Mayor may defer action on the particular item and place the same on the regular agenda for consideration in any order s/he deems appropriate.

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The following is a list of regular Council Committee meeting dates. Most meetings are held in the Garden Conference Room, 1950 Parkside Drive, Concord.

Note: Meetings are subject to change or cancellation. For latest information and committee agendas please call 671-3158.


Correspondence: Correspondence received that constitutes a public record under the Public Records Act concerning any matter on this agenda is available for inspection during normal business hours by contacting the City Clerk's office at 1950 Parkside Drive, Wing A, Concord, CA

Notice: There is a 90-day limit for the filing of a challenge in the Superior Court to certain City administrative decisions and orders which require a hearing by law, the receipt of evidence, and the exercise of discretion. The 90-day limit begins on the date the decision is final (Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6). Further, if you challenge an action taken by the City Council in court, you may be limited, by California law, including but not limited to Government Code Section 65009, to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in the public hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council prior to or at the public hearing. The City Council may be requested to reconsider a decision if the request is made prior to the next City Council meeting, regardless of whether it is a regular or special meeting (Policy and Procedure No. 2, Section 4.24). For information on the next regular or special City Council meeting, please call (925) 671-3495.

Meeting Records: Videotapes of most City Council meetings are available for listening or viewing in the City Clerk's office and at the Concord Public Library. Copies of the videotapes may be purchased. Contact the Community Relations Manager at (925) 671-3272 for further information.


Committee Chair/Member Meeting Time
Housing & Economic Development Peterson/Bjerke 1st Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Infrastructure & Franchise Allen/Hoffmeister 2nd Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Neighborhood & Community Services Hoffmeister/Shinn 4th Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Policy Development & Internal Operations Bjerke/Allen 4th Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Recreation & Cultural Affairs Shinn/Peterson 2nd Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
 
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