Regular Joint Meeting of the Concord City Council
and Redevelopment Agency
Monday, July 28, 2008
6:30 p.m. – Regular Joint Meeting
City Council Chamber
1950 Parkside Drive, Concord, CA
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.
6:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting
Council Chamber
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG – Councilmember Bjerke
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
- ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Council Matters
- CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
- Approval of Minutes – for the special meeting of July 7, 2008, and the regular meetings of July 7 and July 14, 2008. Recommended by City Clerk.
- Authorizing – the continuation of emergency action for Project No. 2034, Ygnacio Valley Road Landslide, pursuant to Section 22050 of the Public Contract Code. Recommended by Director of Building, Engineering and Neighborhood Services.
- Authorizing – the acceptance of Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds in the amount of $16,694 and appropriating the funds to be used to partially fund the Police Department’s Family Violence-Victim Advocate position. Recommended by Chief of Police.
- Approving – an amendment of the Master Fees and Charges for Various Municipal Services Resolution to add the Certificate of Entitlement Reimbursement Fee to Section D of Exhibit “A” to Resolution 78-6042. Resolution 08-6042.3 for adoption. Recommended by Director of Finance.
- Awarding – a construction contract in the amount of $120,140.20 to American Engineering and Asphalt of Rocklin, CA, for Project No. 2081, Pave Loop Road at Camp Concord, Phase I; waiving a minor bid defect and adopting the project Plans and Specifications. Recommended by Director of Building, Engineering and Neighborhood Services.
- Awarding – a construction contract in the amount of $589,532.95 to Bay Cities Paving and Grading, Inc. of Concord for Project No. 2084, Clayton Road Pavement Rehabilitation (Willcrest Avenue to Latour Lane); and adopting the Project Plans and Specifications. Recommended by Director of Building, Engineering and Neighborhood Services.
- Approving – the transfer fee title of several parcels associated with Project No. 1149, Reconstruction of Concord Avenue/Route 242 Interchange, from the City of Concord to CalTrans; and authorizing the execution of a Quit Claim and Grant Deed as appropriate. Resolution No. 08-48 for adoption. Recommended by Director of Building, Engineering and Neighborhood Services.
- Awarding – a contract for Custodial Services, RFB #2112, Custodial Services, to Universal Building Services of Richmond in the amount of $61,026 as the lowest responsible bidder. Recommended by Director of Public Works.
- Accepting – grant funding in the amount of $198,126 from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for use in the City’s Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Enforcement, Awareness and Vehicle Impound Program. Recommended by Chief of Police.
- Approving – a Professional Services Agreement for Design Services with Debra Nichols Design in an amount not to exceed $27,500 for Project No. 2067, Gateway and Wayfinder Signage; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. Recommended by Director of Building, Engineering and Neighborhood Services.
- Approving – an amendment to the construction contract with Spencon Construction, Inc. in the amount of $364,987.95 for Project No. 2124, Citywide Sidewalk Improvement Annual Program (FY 2008/09); and approving related budget transfers totaling $419,562. Recommended by Director of Building, Engineering and Neighborhood Services.
- CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
- Consideration – of the appointment of three applicants to the Human Relations Commission for two-year terms ending June 30, 2010 and one alternate for a one-year term ending June 30, 2009 Report by the Council Committee on Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
Staff Recommendation: Appoint three applicants to serve on the Human Relations Commission for a two-year term ending June 30, 2010.
- Consideration – of the appointment of three applicants to the Human Relations Commission for two-year terms ending June 30, 2010 and one alternate for a one-year term ending June 30, 2009 Report by the Council Committee on Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
- CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
- Cowell Homeowners’ Association Appeal – Appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of the Association’s appeal of a Zoning Administrator decision to require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report consistent with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, for a Certificate of Appropriateness application to demolish the Cowell Smokestack at 4478 Lawson Court. The General Plan designation is Open Space; Zoning classification is Planned District; APN 133-260-002. Resolution 08-53 for adoption. This item was continued from the meeting of July 14, 2008. Report by City Attorney.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 08-53 making a finding of CEQA Emergency Exemption from the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Cowell Smokestack, and referring the Certificate of Appropriateness application to the Planning Commission. - Proposed Amendment to the Concord Municipal Code – Consideration of a proposed amendment to the Concord Municipal Code Chapter 14 (Buildings & Building Regulations), Article VI (Fire Code), Section 14-151 (Fire Code Adopted) to include the Contra Costa County amendments to the 2007 California Fire Code with modifications. Ordinance 08-6 for introduction. Report by Chief Building Official Vance Phillips.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends continuation of this item to a date uncertain with full re-noticing.
- Cowell Homeowners’ Association Appeal – Appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of the Association’s appeal of a Zoning Administrator decision to require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report consistent with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, for a Certificate of Appropriateness application to demolish the Cowell Smokestack at 4478 Lawson Court. The General Plan designation is Open Space; Zoning classification is Planned District; APN 133-260-002. Resolution 08-53 for adoption. This item was continued from the meeting of July 14, 2008. Report by City Attorney.
JOINT CITY COUNCIL / REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Consent Items:
- Approving – a Building Lease for 7,196 square feet of office and storage space for Engineering Services and Housing Division staff at 2151 Salvio Street, Suite 350; approving Project No. 2125, Engineering Services and Housing Division Relocation along with other appropriations; approving other related action; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Lease. Recommended by Director of Building, Engineering and Neighborhood Services.
- Approving – Business Terms for relocating the Masonic Temple and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with the Concord Historical Society for the relocation of the Masonic Temple to the Galindo property and a related ground lease. Recommended by Director of Planning and Economic Development.
JOINT CITY COUNCIL SITTING AS THE LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY / REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Joint City Council Sitting As The Local Reuse Authority/Redevelopment Agency Consent Calendar:
- Approving – an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with ARUP and authorizing the use of Redevelopment Agency funding in an amount not to exceed $125,000 to conduct Stage 3 activities including responding to requests for clarifications, modeling outputs and general comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report on the Concord Naval Weapons Station Reuse Plan. Recommended by Reuse Project Director.
- Approving – an amendment to the Master Agreement with ARUP, Inc. and authorizing the use of Redevelopment Agency funding in an amount not to exceed $330,000 for professional services associated with the preparation of the Reuse Plan for the Concord Naval Weapons Station. Recommended 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: Monday, September 8, 2008
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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.
| Committee | Chair/Member | Meeting Time |
|---|---|---|
| Housing & Economic Development | Hoffmeister/Bjerke | 4th Monday at 5:30 p.m. |
| Infrastructure & Franchise | Allen/Hoffmeister | 2nd Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. |
| Neighborhood & Community Services | Bjerke/Peterson | 4th Thursday at 5:30 p.m. |
| Policy Development & Internal Operations | Shinn/Allen | 1st Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. |
| Recreation & Cultural Affairs | Peterson/Shinn | 2nd Thursday at 5:30 p.m. |
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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