REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONCORD CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
6:30 p.m. - Regular Meeting
City Council Chamber
1950 Parkside Drive, Concord, CA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m. - City Council Chamber
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - Councilmember Hoffmeister
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
- PRESENTATIONS
- Presentation - by Chief Daryl Louder, Contra Costa County Fire District, on the Financial Stability of Agency. Introduction by Mayor Leone.
- Presentation - to High School Students from throughout the Concord community recognizing them for their accomplishments over the past school year. Presentations by Mayor Leone.
- ANNOUNCEMENTS
CITY COUNCIL MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL CONSENT ITEMS:
- Approving - minutes of the meeting of June 26, 2012. (No Fiscal Impact) Recommended by City Clerk.
- Confirmation - of the April 24, 2012 appointment of Robert Mills to serve on the City's Board of Appeals for a term ending February 28, 2015. (No Fiscal Impact) Recommended by City Clerk.
- Authorizing - the acceptance of grant funding in the amount of $35,105 from the Federal Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program; and appropriating the funds to be used to fund one limited service position in the Police Department's holding facility. Resolution No. 12-61 for adoption. (Grant Funds) Recommended by Chief of Police.
- Approving - revises to Policy & Procedure 37.4 to preclude the hiring of related employees in the same department, the hiring of relatives of the Executive Team and elected/appointed officials, and relatives of existing employees irrespective of department where there is the potential for creating an adverse impact on supervision, safety, security or morale, or a conflict of interest exists. (No Fiscal Impact) Recommended by the Policy Development and Internal Operations Council Committee.
- Approving - an employment agreement between the City of Concord and Mark S. Coon, to serve as City Attorney. (General Fund) Recommended by Mayor Leone.
- Accepting - the improvements for Project No. 2155 (Refurbish/Upgrade Camp Concord Family Camp Bathhouse) constructed by Thomas Haen Company, Inc.; and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. (No Fiscal Impact) Recommended by Director of Community and Economic Development.
- Awarding - a construction contract to SpenCon Construction, Inc. in the amount of $428,374 for the Base Bid and Alternate Bid for Project No. 2217 (Citywide Accessibility Improvements) and Project No. 2228 (Concord Blvd. Drainage Repair). (Community Development Block Grant, Insurance Proceeds And Civil Penalties, Measure J, Prop. 1B, and Stormwater Funds) Recommended by Director of Community and Economic Development.
- Awarding - a playground equipment and installation contract in the amount of $107,472.77 to Game Time of Novato for Project No. 2176 (Install New Playground Equipment at Newhall Park). (Measure WW & Parkland Funds) Recommended by Director of Community and Economic Development.
- Authorizing - the acceptance of funding under the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Abatement City/County Payment Program; and allocating the funds to the City's litter abatement activities. Resolution No. 12-59 for adoption.
- CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING:
- Consideration - of a proposed 12th Amendment to the Franchise Agreement with Concord Disposal Service including a proposed fee increase for residential solid waste collection, modification to franchise fees and customer service enhancements Concord Disposal Service including a proposed fee increase for residential solid waste collection, modification to franchise fees and customer service enhancements. Resolution Nos. 12-58 and 12-6042.3 for adoption. Report by Joan Ryan, Senior Planner-Housing
Staff Recommendation: Hear the report; hold the public hearing; adopt Resolution Nos. No. 12-58 approving the 12th Amendment and Adopt Resolution No. 12-6042.3 amending the Master Fees and Charges. - Consideration - Consideration of a General Plan Amendment including text and map amendments, a City-initiated amendment to the Concord Municipal Code which would replace the City's existing zoning ordinance (Chapter 122) with a comprehensive new Development Code, including a Rezoning adopting a new Citywide zoning map. Amendments to the 2030 Concord General Plan are proposed to ensure internal consistency, more accurately depict exisiting uses, and reflect current economic conditions in Concord. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, a supplement to the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 2030 Concord General Plan has been prepared for this project and will be considered concurrently. Report by Barry Miller, Consulting Planner. Exhibit D
Staff Recommendation: Hear the report; hold the public hearing; adopt Resolution No. 12-60 certifying the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report; Resolution No. 12-4823.4 amending the General Plan; and introduce Ordinance No. 12-4 amending the Concord Municipal Code.
- Consideration - of a proposed 12th Amendment to the Franchise Agreement with Concord Disposal Service including a proposed fee increase for residential solid waste collection, modification to franchise fees and customer service enhancements Concord Disposal Service including a proposed fee increase for residential solid waste collection, modification to franchise fees and customer service enhancements. Resolution Nos. 12-58 and 12-6042.3 for adoption. Report by Joan Ryan, Senior Planner-Housing
- 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.
- Treasurer's Report for the month of April, 2012.
- Letter dated June 22, 2012 from Mayor Leone to Assemblymember Bonilla opposing Assembly Bill No. 904, Parking Standards.
- Letter dated June 22, 2012 from Mayor Leone to Senator DeSaulnier opposing Assembly Bill No. 904, Parking Standards.
- CLOSED SESSION REPORTS
- COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
- Recent Conference Attendance
- ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, July 24, 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.
Notice to Public
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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 |