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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONCORD CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, June 5, 2012
6:30 p.m. - City Council Chamber
1950 Parkside Drive, Concord, CA



6:30 p.m. - Council Chamber


ROLL CALL

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - Vice Mayor Shinn

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

  1. PRESENTATION
    1. Presentation - by Lt. Robin Heinemann on the Change for Real Change Program, positive help for the homeless. Introduction by Mayor Leone.
    2. Presentation - to Relay for Life of Concord Event Chair, Heather Brass. recognizing the Relay for Life event scheduled for July 7 -8, 2012 at Concord High School. Presentation by Mayor Leone.
    3. Presentation - to Jack Hlavak, General Manager of the Concord Hilton, proclaiming June 5, 2012 as "Hilton Concord Sustainability Flagship Day." Presentation by Mayor Leone.
  2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
    1. Announcing - the opening of a recruitment for applicants to serve on the City's Commission on Aging to fill two unscheduled vacancies on the Commission on Aging, and setting Friday, August 3, 2012 as the deadline for receipt of applications in the City Clerk's office. Recommended by the City Clerk.


    CITY COUNCIL MATTERS

  3. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT ITEMS:
    1. Approving - minutes of the meeting of May 1 and May 8, 2012. (No Fiscal Impact) Recommended by City Clerk.
    2. Adoption of Ordinance No. 12-3 - a City-initiated Municipal Code Amendment to Division 2 (Board of Appeals); Section 2-291 (Established; membership; compensation of members) revising the section to more accurately conform with the current California Building Code and remove residency requirements. Ordinance No. 12-3 was introduced on May 8, 2012. (No Fiscal Impact) Recommended by City Clerk.
    3. Approving - a Master Professional Services contract with Ebbin Moser + Skaggs, L.L.P. in an amount not to exceed $50,000, with the option of amendments at an amount not to exceed $20,000; and authorizing the City Attorney to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. (General Fund) Recommended by Reuse Project Director.
    4. Approving - the appointment of Councilmember Tim Grayson as the City of Concord's voting delegate, and Mayor Ron Leone as alternate, to the General Business Meeting of the League of California Cities Annual Conference being held September 5 through September 7, 2012 in San Diego, California. (General Fund Travel Expenditure) Recommended by City Clerk.
    5. Authorizing - the designation of the City Attorney to act on behalf of the City in matters relating to the California State Association of Counties Excess Insurance Authority (CSAC EIA) to comply with new requirements. Resolution No. 12-51 for adoption. (No Fiscal Impact) Recommended by Director of Human Resources.
    6. Matter to set for public hearing - on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, to consider amending the Master Fees and Charges, Section E. Police Fees, Subsection 12 - Rotation Towing Services, amending Item a. - Application and Administration Fees adding a Rotational Towing Service Program Fee for each tow performed by a program participant, and to amend Item b. - Maximum Rates Chargeable by Rotation List Towing Operators - 1) Straight tow of one hour or less, increasing the rate to $175.00. Recommended by City Clerk.

  4. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING:
    1. Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts - consider confirming the assessment diagrams and levying the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2012-13 related to the following landscape and lighting maintenance districts. (Funded by Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts) Report from Parks Manager, Steve Voorhies.

      1) Confirming the Assessment Diagram and Levy of Assessments for the Downtown Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2012-13. Resolution No. 12-43 for adoption.

      Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 12-43 confirming the assessment diagram and levying the annual assessment for 2012-13.

      2) Confirming the Assessment Diagram and Levy of Assessments for the Pine Hollow Estates Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2012-13. Resolution No. 12-44 for adoption.

      Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 12-44 confirming the assessment diagram and levying the annual assessment for 2012-13.

      3) Confirming the Assessment Diagram and Levy of Assessments for the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2012-13. Resolution No. 12-45 for adoption.

      Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 12-45, confirming the assessment diagram and levying the annual assessment for 2012-13.

      4) Confirming the Assessment Diagram and Levy of Assessments for the Citywide Street Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2012-13. Resolution No. 12-46 for adoption.

      Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 12-46 confirming the assessment diagram and levying the annual assessment for 2012-13

    2. BUDGET HEARING

      1. PRESENTATION - concluding the presentations begun at the May 8, 2012 Budget Workshop and addressing the questions raised at that meeting. Report by Interim City Manager Valerie Barone

      2. Approval of Fiscal Year 2012-13 Budget for the City of Concord, Ten-Year Financial Plans and Related Items - consideration for approval of Fiscal Year 2012-13 Budgets for the City of Concord, 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. Please contact Margaret Lefebvre, Director of Finance, at (925) 671-3078.
      2. Annual Appropriation Limits and Adjustment Factors - approving annual appropriation limits and adjustment factors for Fiscal Year 2012-13, 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.
      3. 2012-13 City of Concord Budget, Ten-Year Financial Plan and Capital Improvement Program - consideration of Fiscal Year 2012-13 City of Concord Budget and Ten-Year Financial Plan, and adoption of the 2012-13 Capital Improvement Program.
      4. Establishment of the Minimum Purchase Threshold for Fiscal Year 2012-13 over which City Council approval is required in accordance with Concord Municipal Code Article VIII Sec. 2-644(a).

        Staff Recommendation: Hear the report. Open the public hearing, receive testimony and continue the public hearing to Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

  5. CORRESPONDENCE
    1. Treasurer's Report for the month of February, 2012
    2. Treasurer's Report for the month of March, 2012.
    3. Letter to Senator Joe Simitian opposing SB 1330 (Simitian) - License Plate recognition Technology.
    4. Letter to Assemblymember Fiona Ma opposing AB 1993 (Ma) - Vehicle Impoundment
    5. Letter to Governor Brown supporting the reinstatement of $15.9 million in library funding eliminated from the State's FY 2011-12 Budget.
    6. Letter to Assemblymember Filipe Fuentes opposing AB 2231 (Fuentes) - Sidewalks: Repairs.
    7. Letter to Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski regarding AB 1692 (Wieckowski) - Municipal Bankruptcy.
    8. Letter to Assemblymember Joan Buchanan opposing Redevelopment Budget Trailer Bill.
  6. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS
  7. COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
    1. Recent Conference Attendance
  8. ADJOURNMENT

NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, June 12, 2012


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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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.

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Committee Chair/Member Meeting Time
Housing & Economic Development Helix/Leone 3rd Wednesday, 5:30 pm
Infrastructure & Franchise Hoffmeister/Helix 2nd Thursday, 5:30 pm
Neighborhood, Community Services and Education Shinn/Grayson 4th Thursday, 5:30 pm
Policy Development & Internal Operations Leone/Shinn 2nd Monday, 5:30 pm
Recreation & Cultural Affairs Grayson/Hoffmeister 3rd Monday, 5:30 pm
 
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