SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CONCORD CITY COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL
SITTING AS THE LOCAL REUSE
AUTHORITY/CITY COUNCIL SITTING AS THE
CONCORD/PLEASANT HILL HEALTH CARE
DISTRICT
VARIOUS ELECTRONIC LOCATIONS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2022
The Concord City Council met in a special meeting via various telephonic/electronic locations at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2022, with Mayor Aliano presiding. Minutes follow in abbreviated form per Resolution 3361 and Council Minutes of September 26, 1966.
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VIA
VARIOUS ELECTRONIC LOCATIONS: Edi Birsan, Laura Hoffmeister, Tim McGallian, Carlyn Obringer, Dominic Aliano
STAFF PRESENT VIA VARIOUS
ELECTRONIC LOCATIONS: Valerie Barone, City Manager; Susanne Brown, City Attorney; Justin Ezell, Assistant City Manager; Joelle Fockler, City Clerk; Neetu Salwan, Deputy City Clerk; Israel Mora, Executive Assistant; Greg Taylor, Director of Information Technology; Mark Bustillos, Chief of Police; William Tarbox, Director of Public Works; Karan Reid, Director of Finance; Tamra Roberts, Police Lieutenant; Kevin Marstall, Interim Director of Community Development; Jennifer Ortega, Community Relations Manager; Suzanne McDonald, Financial Operations Manager; Bruce
Davis, Interim City Engineer; Bernard Enrile, CIP Manager; Tianjun Cao, Associate Civil Engineer; Ali Hatefi, Associate Civil Engineer; Kevin Wheat, Associate Civil Engineer
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
WHO ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL: George Fulmore; Natalie; Millie Phillips; Betty Gabaldon; Mara Berton; Ady; Kristi Laughlin
PRESENTATION
UPDATE ON THE MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION TEAM (MHET)
Mayor Aliano introduced Lt. Tamra Roberts, who gave an update on the Mental Health Evaluation Team.
Following questions from the City Council, Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period.
George Fulmore complimented Lt. Roberts on a great presentation.
Natalie thanked Lt. Roberts for a good presentation and suggested putting links to mental health services on the City’s website.
Mayor Aliano closed the public comment period.
Because the public hearing item was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., the next agenda item was heard out of agenda order.
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CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
REDISTRICTING PROCESS – PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2
Assistant City Manager Justin Ezell introduced the item and Community Relations Manager Jennifer Ortega, who provided information on public outreach for the redistricting process. She turned the presentation over to the City’s demographer, Michael Wagaman, who reviewed the redistricting timeline, district criteria, current district lines, and the definition of a community of interest, and specified available resources.
Following questions from the City Council, Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period.
Millie Phillips spoke of shaping districts that improve access to lower income people in Concord so they have access to democracy in Concord.
George Fulmore suggested adding Regante Lane to District 3.
Betty Gabaldon urged that the Council take into account low income tenants so they have a voice in district representation.
Mara Berton requested access to an overlay tool to create maps for communities of interest.
Natalie stated that a rule should be make that candidates cannot move into a district just to run for office.
Ady asked if more drop-in informational community meetings could be scheduled.
Kristi Laughlin urged thorough review of current districts and stated that current district lines shouldn’t be automatically adopted.
Mayor Aliano closed the public comment period.
Staff was directed to proceed with the redistricting process and return to the next public hearing with mapped information on average income, poverty level, and housing types, and focus on draft maps, including those submitted by the public.
CITY COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL SITTING AS THE LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY (LRA)/CITY COUNCIL
SITTING AS THE CONCORD/PLEASANT HILL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT (CPHHCD) CONSENT
CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period.
Natalie spoke on Agenda Item No. 3.g, the adoption of a Resolution to continue virtual meetings pursuant to AB 361, stating that public comment speaking time should remain at three minutes per speaker and requesting to hold Council meetings in person as soon as safely possible.
Mayor Aliano closed the public comment period.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES – October 12, 26, and 27, November 2, 9, and 29, and December 6 and 7, 2021
A motion was made by McGallian and seconded by Obringer to approve the meeting minutes from the October 12, 26, and 27, November 2, 9, and 29, and December 6 and 7, 2021. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
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ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-1 – Transportation Development Act – Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
A motion was made by McGallian and seconded by Obringer to adopt Resolution No. 22-1 entitled, “A Resolution Approving the Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission by the City of Concord for an Allocation of $216,000 of Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2022-23.” The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPOINTMENT TO CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AVIATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE – McMahon A motion was made by McGallian and seconded by Obringer to reappoint Keith McMahon to continue to serve as the City of Concord’s representative on the Contra Costa County Aviation Advisory Committee for a two-year term ending February 28, 2023. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PER CAPITA GRANT FUNDS – Willow Pass Park Fitness Renovation (Project No. 2523) This item was pulled from consideration on the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Obringer who highlighted the funding and purpose of the project – to replace the underused play structure with fitness stations.
A motion was made by Hoffmeister and seconded by Birsan to accept and appropriate $257,273 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation Per Capita Grant Funds for the Willow Pass Park Fitness Renovation, Project No. 2523. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT – NCE
This item was pulled from consideration on the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Obringer who highlighted the parking lot lighting design which was developed as a result of community involvement.
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Birsan to approve an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with NCE in an additional amount of $102,458 (for a new not to exceed amount of $447,052) to provide additional design engineering and related services for Hillcrest Park Regional Green Infrastructure Project, Project No. 2512; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
ACCEPT ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT WITH THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT AND REQUIRED COMMUNICATIONS LETTER – June 30, 2021 A motion was made by McGallian and seconded by Obringer to accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report with the Independent Auditors’ Report and Required Communications Letter for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY/CONCORD-PLEASANT HILL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 22-2, LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. 22-33, CONCORD/PLEASANT HILL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 22-024 – Continue Meetings Remotely, AB 361
A motion was made by McGallian and seconded by Obringer to adopt Resolution No. 22-2, Local Reuse Authority Resolution No. 22-33, and Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Resolution No. 22- 024 entitled, “A Resolution Declaring the Need for the City Council, Local Reuse Authority, City Council Minutes January 10, 2022
Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District, Standing City Council Subcommittees, and all City Boards, Commissions, and Committees to Continue to Meet Remotely Pursuant to AB 361.” The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
CORRESPONDENCE
a. PowerPoint Presentation – Agenda Item No. 2.a – MHET Presentation b. Staff PowerPoint Presentation – Agenda Item No. 4.a – Redistricting c. Demographer PowerPoint Presentation – Agenda Item No. 4.a - Redistricting
ADJOURNMENT
By order of the Mayor, the meeting was adjourned on January 10, 2021, at 8:34 p.m. in the memory of Dr. Michelle Hernandez.
/s/
DOMINIC ALIANO
MAYOR
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JOELLE FOCKLER, MMC
CITY CLERK