Regular Joint Meeting of the Concord City Council/Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
6.30 PM - Regular Joint Meeting
Council Chamber
1950 Parkside Drive, Concord, CA
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
6:30 p.m. Council Chamber
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - Councilmember Grayson
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
- PRESENTATIONS
- Presentation - by Mitch Avalon, Deputy Director of Contra Costa County Public Works, on the new creek signage program "Stay Out - Stay Alive" introduced by the County Board of Supervisors. Introduction by Mayor Hoffmeister.
- ANNOUNCEMENTS
CITY COUNCIL MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL CONSENT ITEMS:
- Approving - minutes for the meeting of September 27, 2011. (No Fiscal Impact) Recommended by the City Clerk.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 11-5 - an amendment of the Concord Municipal Code amending Chapter 38, (Health and Safety), Article II (Smoking in Public Places and Workplaces) regarding a smoking ban in all areas accessible to the general public within the Parking In-Lieu District in the downtown. Ordinance No. 11-5 was introduced on September 27, 2011.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 11-7 - an amendment of the Concord Municipal Code repealing in its entirety Chapter 118, (Vehicles for Hire), Article II (Public Motor Vehicles) and adding a new Chapter 118, (Vehicles for Hire), Article II (Taxicabs) regarding the regulation of taxicabs operating within the City of Concord. Ordinance No. 11-7 was introduced on September 27, 2011.
- Matters to be set for Public Hearing - on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber:
1) Consideration - of an Ordinance amending the Concord Municipal Code Chapter 122 (Zoning), Article III (Districts and District Regulations), Division 2 (R-6, R-7, R-7.5, R-8, R-10, R-12, R-15, R-20, R-40 Single Family residential Districts), Section 122-310 (Secondary Living Units) to add provisions for discretionary approval of secondary living units up to 1,000 sq. feet and two bedrooms in size. Recommended by the Planning Commission.
2) Consideration - of an ordinance amending the Concord Municipal Code Chapter 2 (Administration), Article VIII (Purchasing), to update and amend various provisions. Recommended by the Director of Finance.
3) Consideration - of the summary vacation of portions of two excess right-of-way properties as follows: a) approximately 3,175 sq. feet of property located at 2151 Arnold Industrial Way (a portion of APN 159-080-028) and b) approximately 33,131 Sq. feet of property located at 1850 Solano Avenue (a portion of APN 112-240-011, 012 and 013). Recommended by City Engineer. - Approving - the total expenditure for Fiscal Year 2011-12 with Skyhawks Sports Academy, Inc., a Sports Camps Consultant, in the amount of $22,729. (Funded by program fees) Recommended by Director of Parks and Recreation.
- Accepting - the improvements for Project No. 2175 (Ygnacio Valley Road Repair - Phase 3) constructed by Thunder Mountain Enterprises, Inc.; and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. (No Fiscal Impact.) Recommended by City Engineer.
- Approving - a Professional Services Agreement with George Hills Company to provide Third Party Administrator services for a three-year period in the total amount of up to $40,000 annually; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. (General Funds) Recommended by City Attorney.
- Approving - the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Gates & Associates of San Ramon for an extension of time to provide construction management and facility start-up services for Project No. 1288 (Meadow Homes Spray Park Improvements); and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. (No Fiscal Impact.) Recommended by City Engineer.
- Accepting - the improvements for the 2010-11 Surface Seal Program, RFB #2211 constructed by Valley Slurry Seal Company; and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. (No Fiscal Impact) Recommended by City Engineer.
- Authorizing - the appointment of Barbara Gomez and Judi Waterson to serve as the City's representatives to the Contra Costa County Library Commission as Member and Alternate member, respectively, for a two-year term ending June 30, 2013. (No Fiscal Impact) Recommended by City Clerk.
- CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
- Consideration - of staff recommendations for addressing labor policy issues raised in Council Resolution No. 10-10 associated with the amendment of the adopted Reuse Plan into the 2030 General Plan. Recommended by the Council Subcommittee on Policy Development and Internal Operations. (No Fiscal Impact.) Report by Reuse Project Director.
Staff Recommendation: Hear the report; take public testimony; approve staff recommendations, provide direction to staff on policy language or implementing resolutions which staff will bring back to the Council for its approval in the future as part of the adoption of the Concord Reuse Project Area Plan or just prior to property transfer.
- Consideration - of staff recommendations for addressing labor policy issues raised in Council Resolution No. 10-10 associated with the amendment of the adopted Reuse Plan into the 2030 General Plan. Recommended by the Council Subcommittee on Policy Development and Internal Operations. (No Fiscal Impact.) Report by Reuse Project Director.
- 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.
- CLOSED SESSION REPORTS
- COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
- Recent Conference Attendance
- ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, November 1, 2011.
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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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
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| Committee | Chair/Member | Meeting Time |
|---|---|---|
| Housing & Economic Development | Leone/Helix | 3rd Wednesday, 5:30 pm |
| Infrastructure & Franchise | Helix/Hoffmeister | 2nd Thursday, 5:30 pm |
| Neighborhood & Community Services | Shinn/Grayson | 4th Thursday, 5:30 pm |
| Policy Development & Internal Operations | Hoffmeister/Leone | 2nd Monday, 5:30 pm |
| Recreation & Cultural Affairs | Grayson/Shinn | 3rd Monday, 5:30 pm |