February 13, 2018 City Council
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1. OPENING
1. OPENING

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2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

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3. PRESENTATIONS » - a. Presentation - by Chief of Police Guy Swanger providing an update on department activities. Introduction by Mayor Birsan.
3. PRESENTATIONS »

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5. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR » - a. Considering - adoption of Resolution No. 18-8 approving the submittal of a Resolution of Local Support to the California Department of Transportation for funding of Willow Pass Road/Cowell Road Complete Streets Feasibility Study Grant ($177,060) and committing any necessary matching funds (11.47percent, i.e. $22,940) and stating assurance to complete the project. Recommended by the Director of Community and Economic Development.
CEQA: Not a project under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. b. Receiving - the Quarterly Treasurer's Report for the period October 1 -December 31, 2017. Recommended by the City Treasurer. c. Considering - acceptance of improvements for Clayton Road/TreatBoulevard/Denkinger Road Intersection Capacity Improvements, Project No. 2144; and directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. Recommended by the Director of Community and Economic Development. d. Considering - approval of a one year Professional Services Agreement with Vavrinek, Trine, Day and Co., LLP, to complete the fiscal year 2017/2018 financial statement audits. Recommended by the Director of Finance. e. Considering - adoption of Resolution No. 18-5 authorizing the City Manager to lease office space to house a Downtown Police Field Office, for up to five years with annual rent between $27,646 and $30,702 per year, and up to $30,000 in tenant improvement/build out costs. ($173,514) (Asset Forfeiture Funds and Brenden Mann Grant) Recommended by the Chief of Police.
CEQA: Not a project under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378, and 15061(b)(3) and/or categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15327. f. Considering - the award of: (1) a Construction Contract in the amount of $4,030,168.92 to Bay Pacific Pipelines, Inc. for the Downtown Sewer and Streetscape Improvements Phase IIB (Project No. 2404), authorizing staff to utilize the available project contingency for contract change orders up to 10 percent of the contract amount; (2) approval of an Agreement for Professional Services with CSG Consultants in the amount of $287,811.33 for construction management, inspection, and materials testing services; (3) an Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Harris and Associates in the amount of $23,310 for additional design engineering services; (4) authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements, subject to approval of the City Attorney; and (5) approve a related budget transfer of $1,600,000 to Project No. 2404 ($900,000 from Fund 710 Sewer Operation Funds and $700,000 from Fund 225 PEG Fees). Recommended by the Director of Community and Economic Development.
CEQA: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 – Existing Facilities, 15302 – Replacement and Reconstruction, and 15304 – Minor Alterations to Land. g. Considering - approval of Construction Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $11,060; authorizing a budget transfer in the amount $19,000 from Measure Q Capital Improvement Program Funds from the Ellis Lake Park Restroom Building Project (Fund 401), Project No. 2351, to Willow Pass Park Restroom and Concession Facility Replacement – Field 1 [Utility Relocation Phase], Project No. 2334; and authorizing staff to use project contingency funds for contract change orders within staff's authority for the various project contracts: Building Procurement, Utility Relocation, and Sitework. (General Fund and Measure Q Capital Improvement Program Funds) Recommended by the Director of Community and Economic Development. h. Considering - a letter opposing SB 287 (Weiner) which would limit local control related to housing projects within half a mile of a transit station. Recommended by the Community Relations Manager.
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CEQA: Not a project under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
b. Receiving - the Quarterly Treasurer's Report for the period October 1 -December 31, 2017. Recommended by the City Treasurer.
c. Considering - acceptance of improvements for Clayton Road/TreatBoulevard/Denkinger Road Intersection Capacity Improvements, Project No. 2144; and directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. Recommended by the Director of Community and Economic Development.
d. Considering - approval of a one year Professional Services Agreement with Vavrinek, Trine, Day and Co., LLP, to complete the fiscal year 2017/2018 financial statement audits. Recommended by the Director of Finance.
e. Considering - adoption of Resolution No. 18-5 authorizing the City Manager to lease office space to house a Downtown Police Field Office, for up to five years with annual rent between $27,646 and $30,702 per year, and up to $30,000 in tenant improvement/build out costs. ($173,514) (Asset Forfeiture Funds and Brenden Mann Grant) Recommended by the Chief of Police.
CEQA: Not a project under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378, and 15061(b)(3) and/or categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15327.
f. Considering - the award of: (1) a Construction Contract in the amount of $4,030,168.92 to Bay Pacific Pipelines, Inc. for the Downtown Sewer and Streetscape Improvements Phase IIB (Project No. 2404), authorizing staff to utilize the available project contingency for contract change orders up to 10 percent of the contract amount; (2) approval of an Agreement for Professional Services with CSG Consultants in the amount of $287,811.33 for construction management, inspection, and materials testing services; (3) an Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Harris and Associates in the amount of $23,310 for additional design engineering services; (4) authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements, subject to approval of the City Attorney; and (5) approve a related budget transfer of $1,600,000 to Project No. 2404 ($900,000 from Fund 710 Sewer Operation Funds and $700,000 from Fund 225 PEG Fees). Recommended by the Director of Community and Economic Development.
CEQA: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 – Existing Facilities, 15302 – Replacement and Reconstruction, and 15304 – Minor Alterations to Land.
g. Considering - approval of Construction Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $11,060; authorizing a budget transfer in the amount $19,000 from Measure Q Capital Improvement Program Funds from the Ellis Lake Park Restroom Building Project (Fund 401), Project No. 2351, to Willow Pass Park Restroom and Concession Facility Replacement – Field 1 [Utility Relocation Phase], Project No. 2334; and authorizing staff to use project contingency funds for contract change orders within staff's authority for the various project contracts: Building Procurement, Utility Relocation, and Sitework. (General Fund and Measure Q Capital Improvement Program Funds) Recommended by the Director of Community and Economic Development.
h. Considering - a letter opposing SB 287 (Weiner) which would limit local control related to housing projects within half a mile of a transit station. Recommended by the Community Relations Manager.
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6. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS (Part 1 of 2) » - a. Considering - adoption of Resolution No. 18-14 approving and authorizing the execution of certain amendments to 2015 lease financing documents to provide for the substitution of the property and authorizing and directing certain actions related thereto. Report by Karan Reid, Director of Finance. b. Considering - adoption of Resolution No. 18-13 approving and authorizing the execution of certain lease financing documents in connection with the prepayment of that certain equipment lease/purchase agreement, dated as of April 1, 2011, by and between Banc of America Public Capital Corporation and the City of Concord, and authorizing and directing certain actions with respect thereto. Report by Karan Reid, Director of Finance. c. Considering - adoption of Resolution No. 18-17 authorizing the issuance of City of Concord (Contra Costa County, California) 2018 Wastewater Refunding Revenue Bonds, approving the form and authorizing execution of an Indenture of Trust, an Escrow Agreement, a Bond Purchase Agreement, a Preliminary Official Statement, and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, and authorizing actions related thereto. Report by Karan Reid, Director of Finance. e. Considering - appointment of applicants to the Residential Rent Review Panel. Report by Joelle Fockler, City Clerk.
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b. Considering - adoption of Resolution No. 18-13 approving and authorizing the execution of certain lease financing documents in connection with the prepayment of that certain equipment lease/purchase agreement, dated as of April 1, 2011, by and between Banc of America Public Capital Corporation and the City of Concord, and authorizing and directing certain actions with respect thereto. Report by Karan Reid, Director of Finance.
c. Considering - adoption of Resolution No. 18-17 authorizing the issuance of City of Concord (Contra Costa County, California) 2018 Wastewater Refunding Revenue Bonds, approving the form and authorizing execution of an Indenture of Trust, an Escrow Agreement, a Bond Purchase Agreement, a Preliminary Official Statement, and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, and authorizing actions related thereto. Report by Karan Reid, Director of Finance.
e. Considering - appointment of applicants to the Residential Rent Review Panel. Report by Joelle Fockler, City Clerk.
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7. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS » - a. Considering - the review of Zoning Administrator Order #17-10 which approved a new wireless communications facility within the public right-of-way, adjacent to 1039 Oak Grove Road, and adoption of Resolution No. 18-9 approving a Minor Use Permit for the wireless facility. Report by G. Ryan Lenhardt, Senior Planner.
CEQA; Categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section15301 "Existing Facilities." b. Considering - the review of Zoning Administrator Order #17-11 which approved a new wireless communications facility within the public right-of-way, adjacent to 2039 Sierra Road, and adoption of Resolution No. 18-10 approving a Minor Use Permit for the wireless facility. Report by G. Ryan Lenhardt, Senior Planner.
CEQA: Categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 "Existing Facilities." c. Considering - the review of Zoning Administrator Order #17-14 which approved a new wireless communications facility within the public right-of-way, adjacent to 1051 Oak Grove Road, and adoption of Resolution No. 18-11 approving a Minor Use Permit for the wireless facility. Report by Jessica Gonzalez, Assistant Planner.
CEQA; Categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section15301 "Existing Facilities."
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CEQA; Categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section15301 "Existing Facilities."
b. Considering - the review of Zoning Administrator Order #17-11 which approved a new wireless communications facility within the public right-of-way, adjacent to 2039 Sierra Road, and adoption of Resolution No. 18-10 approving a Minor Use Permit for the wireless facility. Report by G. Ryan Lenhardt, Senior Planner.
CEQA: Categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 "Existing Facilities."
c. Considering - the review of Zoning Administrator Order #17-14 which approved a new wireless communications facility within the public right-of-way, adjacent to 1051 Oak Grove Road, and adoption of Resolution No. 18-11 approving a Minor Use Permit for the wireless facility. Report by Jessica Gonzalez, Assistant Planner.
CEQA; Categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section15301 "Existing Facilities."
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6. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS (Part 2 of 2) » - d. Considering - acceptance of Fiscal Year 2017-18 Mid-Year Review and adoption of Resolution No. 18-19 amending the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Municipal Budget. Report by Donna Lee, Budget Officer.
CEQA: None of the activities addressed herein constitute a "project" within the meaning of Public Resources Code Section 21065, 14 Cal Code Regs. Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), or 15378 because none of the activities has the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; even if any activity was a project under CEQA, each is exempt under 14 Cal. Code Regs. Sections 15061(b)(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b)(4). f. Considering - approval of expenditure of funds to Axon in the total amount of $1,414,395.61 (with a not to exceed amount of $1,500,000) for a five year contract to provide body worn cameras, in car cameras, and the Evidence.Com storage solution; approval of expenditure of funds to Verizon Wireless in the amount of $56,216 for City issued smart phones, cases, and chargers; and approval of expenditure of funds to Verizon Wireless in the amount of $63,804 for unlimited smart phone service plan. (Asset Forfeiture Funds) Report by Jeff Krieger, Police Lieutenant.
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CEQA: None of the activities addressed herein constitute a "project" within the meaning of Public Resources Code Section 21065, 14 Cal Code Regs. Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), or 15378 because none of the activities has the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; even if any activity was a project under CEQA, each is exempt under 14 Cal. Code Regs. Sections 15061(b)(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b)(4).
f. Considering - approval of expenditure of funds to Axon in the total amount of $1,414,395.61 (with a not to exceed amount of $1,500,000) for a five year contract to provide body worn cameras, in car cameras, and the Evidence.Com storage solution; approval of expenditure of funds to Verizon Wireless in the amount of $56,216 for City issued smart phones, cases, and chargers; and approval of expenditure of funds to Verizon Wireless in the amount of $63,804 for unlimited smart phone service plan. (Asset Forfeiture Funds) Report by Jeff Krieger, Police Lieutenant.
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Items 9 & 10 » - 9. REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 10. ADJOURNMENT
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10. ADJOURNMENT
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