Regular Joint Meeting of the Concord City Council/ Redevelopment Agency and Joint City Council/
Redevelopment Agency/Joint Powers Finance Authority

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
6:30 p.m. - Regular Joint Meeting
City Council Chamber
1950 Parkside Drive, Concord, CA

6:30 p.m. Council Chamber

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - Vice Mayor Allen

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

  1. ANNOUNCEMENTS

    CITY COUNCIL MATTERS

  2. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT ITEMS
    1. Approval of minutes - for the meeting held May 25 and June 1, 2010. Recommended by City Clerk.
    2. Authorizing -the appropriation and distribution of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Ronald Raby on or about April 20, 2010. Resolution No. 10-52 for adoption. Recommended by Chief of Police.
    3. Approving -the lease agreement with the Mt. Diablo Unified School District for the use of the portable classroom at Meadow Homes Park; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Recommended by Director of Community and Recreation Services.
    4. Approving -the fourth amendment to a lease agreement with Vasconi-Belka Realty for use of the privately-owned, paved parking lot by Monument Community First 5 Center participants; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Recommended by Director of Community and Recreation Services.
    5. Approving -an agreement with the First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commission to manage the grant for programs and services for the Monument Community First 5 Center; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Recommended by Director of Community and Recreation Services.
    6. Approving -an agreement with the Mt. Diablo Unified School District for the continuation of the Mt. Diablo CARES After School Program; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Recommended by Director of Community and Recreation Services.
    7. Authorizing -the write-off of uncollectible Accounts Receivable for FY 2009-10 in the amount of $9,909.52 of General Fund money and $163,226.71 of RDA Set-Aside money. Recommended by Director of Finance.
    8. Matters to be set for public hearing - on July 13, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber:

      1) Consideration - of the appeal submitted by Anderson, Bonnifield and Rocha on behalf of The Blue Devils (BD Performing Arts) of the Planning Commission's June 2, 2010 denial of an appeal by The Blue Devils of the approval of an Administrative Application for Pop's Bingo World to conduct charitable bingo games at 1505 Willow Pass Road; APN 126-300-036. Recommended by City Clerk.

      2). Consideration - of an application by Kelly Moore Paints for a Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) for the construction of a 4,900 sq. ft. retail store on a 0.72-acre site at 5195 Clayton Road. The General Plan designation is Neighborhood Commercial; Zoning classification is PD (Planned District); APN: 117-180-075. Use Permit and Design Review have been pending approval of the PDP. Recommended by the Planning Commission.
    9. Authorizing -the renewal of annual maintenance support agreements with TriTech Software Systems in the amount of $115,898, Accela Government Software in the amount of $32,399.44, Lawson Software in the amount of $79,827.40, The Active Network in the amount of $16,517.30, Contra Costa County in the amount of $53,219, and Motorola in the amount of $157,270; and authorize the Information Technology Director to execute them. Recommended by the Director of Information Technology.
    10. Approving -modifications of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Concord and the Concord Peace Officer Representation Unit of the Concord Police Association for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2014. Resolution No. 10- 4735.3 for adoption. Recommended by Director of Human Resources.
    11. Approving -modifications of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Concord and the Concord Police Managers' Representation Unit of the Concord Police Association for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2014. Resolution No. 10-4735.4 for adoption. Recommended by Director of Human Resources.
    12. Approving -the terms and conditions of employment for the City's Professional Representation Unit of Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), Local 29, for Fiscal Years 2010-2012. Resolution No. 10-4735.5 for adoption. Recommended by Director of Human Resources.
    13. Approving -adjustments to compensation for the following non-represented employees. Recommended by the City Manager.

      1) Modification to the City Manager's, City Attorney's and Executive Management employees' compensation in Fiscal Years 2010-2012. Resolution No. 10-4735.6 for adoption.

      2) Modification to the non-represented Management employees' compensation in Fiscal Years 2010-2012. Resolution No. 10-4735.7 for adoption.

      3) Modification to the non-represented Confidential employees' compensation in Fiscal Years 2010-2012. Resolution No. 10-4735.8 for adoption.


    JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS

  3. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT ITEMS
    1. Approving - the annual Investment Policy as required by Government Code Section 53646. Recommended by Director of Finance.
    2. Authorizing - amendments to the City's Conflict of Interest Code and the Redevelopment Agency's Conflict of Interest Code, and confirming that the Local Reuse Authority's Conflict of Interest Code established by Resolution LRA 06-1 dated January 10, 2006 remains appropriate. Resolution Nos. 10-54 and 10-749 for adoption. Recommended by City Clerk.
  4. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING:
    1. Approval of Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budgets for the City of Concord and Concord Redevelopment Agency, Ten-Year Financial Plans and Related Items - consideration for approval of Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budgets for the City of Concord and Concord Redevelopment Agency, Ten-Year Financial Plans and Related Items, which include:

      1) Proposed Amendments to the Master Fees and Charges Resolution - consideration of amending the Master Fees and Charges Resolution for fees relating to various municipal services, including but not limited to Administrative Fees; Business, Professional and Trades Fees; Parks and Recreation Fees; Permit Center Fees; Police Fees; Off-Site Street Improvement Program (OSIP) Fees; and Parkland In-Lieu Fees. Data is available, as required by Government Code Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 8 Section 66016. Resolution No. 10-6042.1 for adoption.

      2) Annual Appropriation Limits and Adjustment Factors - approving annual appropriation limits and adjustment factors for Fiscal Year 2010-11, pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution and reaffirming Policy & Procedure No. 129, "Budget and Fiscal Policies" in order to ensure the City's continued financial health. Resolution No. 10-48 for adoption.

      3) 2010-11 City of Concord Budget, Ten-Year Financial Plan and Capital Improvement Program - consideration of Fiscal Year 2010-11 City of Concord Budget and Ten-Year Financial Plan, and adoption of the 2010-11 Capital Improvement Program. Resolution No. 10-47 for adoption.

      4) 2009-10 City of Concord Redevelopment Agency Budget - consideration of Fiscal Year 2010-11 City of Concord Redevelopment Agency Budget. Resolution No. 10-747 for adoption.

      Staff Recommendation: Hear the report, continue the public hearing, receive testimony and adopt Resolution Nos. 10-47, 10-48, 10-6042.1, and 10-747.


    JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY MATTERS

  5. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS:
    1. Authorizing - the Refinancing of a 1993 Lease Agreement and 1999 Judgment Obligation Bonds and approving related documents and actions; amending the Reimbursement Agreement by and between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Concord and the City of Concord dated September 1, 1993; and authorizing the refinancing of 1993 Lease Revenue Bonds and City of Concord 1999 Judgment Obligation Bonds and approving related documents and actions. City Council Resolution No. 10-53, Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 10-748, and Joint Powers Financing Authority Resolution No. 10-2 for adoption. Recommended by Director of Finance.
  6. 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.
    1. Treasurer's report for the month of April, 2010.
  7. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS
  8. COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
    1. Recent Conference Attendance
  9. ADJOURNMENT

NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, July 13, 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.

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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

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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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