Regular Joint Meeting of the Concord City Council
and Redevelopment Agency

Monday, September 8, 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

  1. PRESENTATIONS
    1. Presentation - to Father Marin State of St. Demetrios Church proclaiming September 12, 13 and 14, 2008 as Greek Festival Days in the City of Concord. Report by Mayor Shinn.
    2. Presentation - to Staff Sergeant Daniel J. Loeffler Jr. recognizing him for his military service in the United States Air Force. Report by Mayor Shinn.
    3. Presentation - by Florence Weiss, Downtown Program Manager, and Virginia Thomas, President of the Todos Santos Business Association, on the City’s Guinness World Record attempt held July 1, 2008 at Todos Santos Park. Introduction by Mayor Shinn.
    4. Presentation - to Jeff Roubal, Senior Administrative Analyst, proclaiming September 20, 2008 as Coastal Clean-up Day and September 15 -21, 2008 as Pollution Prevention Week in the City of Concord. Report by Mayor Shinn.
    5. Presentation - by ADA Coordinator Laurel Purewal on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Introduction by Mayor Shinn.
  2. ANNOUNCEMENTS

City Council Matters

  1. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
    1. Approval of Minutes – for the regular meeting of July 28, 2008. Recommended by City Clerk.
    2. Matters to be set for public hearing on Monday, October 6, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber:
      1. 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. Recommended by Director of Building, Engineering and Neighborhood Services.
      2. Concord Industrial Park Development Agreement Extension (AG 99-1) –Consideration of an application to extend the term of the Concord Industrial Park Development Agreement, previously approved on July 13, 1999. The project site encompasses 80 acres at 5003-5189 Commercial Circle. The General Plan designation is Business Park; Zoning Classification is Planned District (PD); APN(s) 159-040-071, -072, -073, -076, -077, -078, -081, -082, -085, -086, -091; 159-461-003, -004, 006; 159-463-004 thru -008; 159-471-010, -011, -013. A Negative Declaration was previously approved for this project. The Planning Commission recommended approval on July 16, 2008.
    3. Accepting – the improvements for Tract 8759, Silverleaf Subdivision, Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 116-070-006 and 116-203-006, and releasing the obligation of the bonds posted with the Subdivision Agreement. Resolution No. 08-54 for adoption. Recommended by Director of Building, Engineering and Neighborhood Services.
    4. Awarding – a construction contract in the amount of $1,869,549 to Gordon N. Ball, Inc. of Alamo for Project No. 2034, Ygnacio Valley Road Permanent Restoration (Phase I); approving the purchase of Conservation Credits; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the related purchase agreement. Recommended by Director of Building, Engineering and Neighborhood Services.
    5. Approving– a Professional Services Agreement with HDR, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $197,151.82 for Project No. 1761, Commerce Avenue Roadway Extension and Bridge at Pine Creek and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. Recommended by Director of Building, Engineering and Neighborhood Services.
    6. Approving – an agreement with Gerald Meckler in the amount not to exceed $25,000 to conduct background investigations on prospective police department and city employees and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. Recommended by the Chief of Police.
    7. Accepting – the improvements for the 2008 Slurry Seal Program, RFB #2121, constructed by Valley Slurry Seal Company, and directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. Recommended by Director of Public Works.
    8. 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.

JOINT CITY COUNCIL / REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

  1. Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Consent Items:
    1. Approving – an agreement with First Alarm Security and Patrol, Inc. for downtown security services for up to three years in the amount of $33,390 per year and authorizing the City Manager/Executive Director to execute the agreement. Recommended by the Director of Planning and Economic Development.
    2. Approving – the renewal of the agreement with Claims Management, Inc. (CMI) for professional services as the Third Party Administrator of the City’s workers’ compensation self-insured program for a one-year extension from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 in an amount not to exceed $105,000, and authorizing the City Manager/Executive Director to execute the agreement. Recommended by Director of Human Resources.

 

  1. 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 June, 2008.
    2. Letter dated July 18, 2008 from Mayor Shinn to Senator T. Torlakson opposing any effort to “borrow” local government revenues.
    3. Letter dated July 21, 2008 from Mayor Shinn to Senator D. Ducheny opposing Senate Bill 3x 16 – California Children and Families Program.
    4. Letter dated July 28, 2008 from Mayor Shinn to Senator T. Torlakson supporting Assembly Bill 1778 – Junk dealers and recyclers.
    5. Letter dated August 21, 2008 from Mayor Shinn to Senator T. Torlakson opposing any effort to take Redevelopment Funds to “fix” the State budget deficit.
    6. Letter dated August 21, 2008 from Mayor Shinn to Assemblyman M. DeSaulnier opposing any effort to take Redevelopment Funds to “fix” the State budget deficit.
  2. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS
  3. COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
    1. Recent Conference Attendance
  4. ADJOURNMENT

NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Monday, September 22, 2008


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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

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