1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CONCORD CITY COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL
SITTING AS THE LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
1950 PARKSIDE DRIVE
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA AND VARIOUS
TELEPHONIC/ELECTRONIC LOCATIONS
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022
The Concord City Council met in a regular meeting In the Council Chamber located at 1950 Parkside Drive and via various telephonic/electronic locations at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, with Mayor Aliano presiding. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember McGallian. Minutes follow in abbreviated form per Resolution 3361 and Council Minutes of September 26, 1966.
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Edi Birsan, Laura Hoffmeister, Tim McGallian, Carlyn Obringer, Dominic Aliano
STAFF PRESENT: Valerie Barone, City Manager; Susanne Brown, City Attorney; Justin Ezell, Assistant City Manager; Joelle Fockler, City Clerk; Kevin Marstall, Director of Community Development; Mark Bustillos, Chief of Police; Karan Reid, Director of Finance; Steve Voorhies, Director of Parks and Recreation; Guy Bjerke, Director of Economic Development and Base Reuse; Kylie Hicks, Budget Analyst
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
WHO ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL: Mariah Lauritzen, Concord; Natalie; Betty Galbadon; Tony Bravo; Laura Nakamura; D’Marco Anthony; Silvia Amorino
Gonzalez, Concord; Jan Lee Marshall; Katherine Hensick, Concord Arts Association; Debra Ballinger, Monument Impact; Tim Carr; Ady; Karely Ordaz
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Mariah Lauritzen, Concord, spoke of making the ghost bike memorial on Clayton/Galindo permanent.
Natalie spoke of April being Autism Awareness Month.
The following people requested the Council to consider an Anti-Harassment Tenant Ordinance prior to June 7, 2022:
Betty Galbadon
Tony Bravo
Laura Nakamura
D’Marco Anthony spoke of the need for GARE Assessments.
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PRESENTATION
UPDATE ON THE CONCORD PAVILION
Mayor Aliano introduced Concord Pavilion General Manager Aaron Hawkins who gave an update on the Concord Pavilion.
Following questions from the City Council, Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period.
Natalie spoke of the Spirit West Coast Concert being cancelled and stated that it should not be allowed in the future.
Mayor Aliano closed the public comment period.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 22 and April 2, 2022
A motion was made by Hoffmeister and seconded by Birsan to approve the minutes from the March 22 and April 2, 2022, meetings. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-4 – Electronic Filing of Campaign Finance Disclosure Statements A motion was made by Hoffmeister and seconded by Birsan to adopt Ordinance No. 22-4 entitled, “An Uncodified Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Concord Requiring Electronic Filing of Campaign Finance Disclosure Statements." Ordinance No. 22-4 was introduced on April 5, 2022, by reading of the title only and waiving further reading. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-5 – Approving a Development Agreement with Kolaboration Concord LLC.
A motion was made by Hoffmeister and seconded by Birsan to adopt Ordinance No. 22-5 entitled, “An Ordinance Approving and Adopting a Development Agreement by and Between the City of Concord and Kolaboration Concord, LLC, Regarding the Development of a Cannabis Microbusiness with a Storefront Retail Component Located at 2366 Stanwell Circle, Assessor's Parcels Numbers: 112-252- 021, -022, and -006 (PL21109 - DA, UP, VA, DR)." Ordinance No. 22-5 was introduced on April 12, 2022, by reading of the title only and waiving further reading. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-30 – Amending Policy and Procedure No. 31 – Budget Appropriation Transfer Controls
This item was pulled from consideration on the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Obringer, who stated she was not in support of the increase in administrative approval amount, as she stated in the past..
A motion was made by Hoffmeister and seconded by McGallian to adopt Resolution No. 22- 30 entitled, “A Resolution Amending Policy and Procedure No. 31 – Budget Appropriation Transfer Controls.” The motion passed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Birsan, Hoffmeister, McGallian, Aliano NOES: Obringer ABSENT: None City Council Minutes April 26, 2022
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-8 – Concord Municipal Code Title 12 (Streets & Sidewalks), Chapter 12.15, Street Encroachments
A motion was made by Hoffmeister and seconded by Birsan to introduce Ordinance No. 22-8 entitled, “An Ordinance Amending Concord Municipal Code Title 12 (Streets & Sidewalks), Chapter
12.15, Street Encroachments, to add a Moratorium on and Require Enhanced Restoration for Certain Street Cuts within a Five Year Period” by reading of the title only and waiving further reading. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVAL OF FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 08C.05 – County Connection, Contra Costa Transportation Authority and City of Walnut Cree – IDEA Grant – TSP System A motion was made by Hoffmeister and seconded by Birsan to approve of funding agreement with CCTA as part of the Cooperative Agreement No. 08C.05 with County Connection, Contra Costa Transportation Authority and City of Walnut Creek for the IDEA Grant – TSP System approved by Council on October 12, 2021; and authorize the City Manager to execute these agreements in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVAL OF LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SJR 15 – PORT CHICAGO (GLAZER) TO SENATOR
BOB ARCHULETA, CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS This item was pulled from consideration on the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Obringer, who spoke of the many efforts over the years to exonerate the 50 African American sailors who were convicted of mutiny in connection with their service at the Port Chicago Magazine and highlight the fact that Senator Glazer is submitting a letter of support for Senate Justice Resolution (SJR) 15 to exonerate these individuals and that the City Council would be submitting a letter supporting the Senator and his request.
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by McGallian to approve of letter of support for SJR 15 – Port Chicago (Glazer) to Senator Bob Archuleta, Chairman of the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, to provide full exoneration of the 50 African American sailors of the United States Navy who were tried and convicted of mutiny in connection with their service at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, California, during World War II. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
CITY COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL SITTING AS THE LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVE AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP
A motion was made by Hoffmeister and seconded by Birsan to approve an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP in the amount of $40,000 for work drafting the Term Sheet related to the Master Developer Selection process at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station establishing a new total not-to-exceed amount of $100,000; and authorize the Executive Director of the Local Reuse Authority to execute the amendment in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – Jarvis, Fay & Gibson, LLP A motion was made by Hoffmeister and seconded by Birsan to approve an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Jarvis, Fay & Gibson, LLP in the amount of $30,000 for work land use advice on the Term Sheet related to the Master Developer Selection process at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station establishing a new total not-to-exceed amount of $90,000; and authorize the Executive Director of the Local Reuse Authority to execute the amendment in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
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CONSIDERATION ITEM
APPROVAL OF ARPA SPENDING CATEGORS AND DOLLAR AMOUNTS ALLOCATED TO EACH
SPENDING CATEGORY
Director of Finance Karan Reid presented the report and stated that the Council was being requested to receive a presentation on community feedback for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investments; approve ARPA spending categories; approve dollar amounts allocated to each spending category from the $19.0 million of one-time ARPA funds and $1.0 million of annual, recurring Measure V funds; and provide direction to staff on next steps for developing a funding allocation process for each spending category. Director Reid introduced Carol Jacobs, Chief Operating Officer, Management Partners, who reviewed the ARPA community engagement results.
Following questions from the City Council, Mayor McGallian opened a public comment period.
Natalie spoke of cleaning up neighborhoods, fixing up parks, and working with property owners to fix up parking lots.
Silvia Amorino Gonzalez, Concord, requested funding for the arts non-profits.
Jan Lee Marshall spoke of the importance of the arts.
Mariah Lauritzen, Concord, stated that housing should be paired with transportation in the allocation of ARPA funds.
Katherine Hensick, Concord Arts Association, expressed support for non-profits, specifically the arts.
Debra Ballinger, Monument Impact, spoke in support of spending ARPA funds on affordable housing and at-risk tenant support.
Tim Carr spoke of the need for a category for families.
Ady spoke of the need to help small businesses in the Monument area.
Karely Ordaz, spoke of using ARPA funds on affordable housing and at-risk housing as individual categories.
Mayor Aliano closed the public comment period and recessed the meeting at 8:14 p.m. The meeting resumed at 8:24 p.m.
Following discussion by the City Council, a motion was made by McGallian and seconded by Birsan to direct staff to agendize the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee that will further revise spending categories, dollar allocations to spending categories, and the process for allocating funds within each spending category. The motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
CORRESPONDENCE
a. Agenda Item No. 2.a – Public Comment, Written Public Comment Received b. Agenda Item No. 5.a – ARPA Spending, Benched Attachment 3 c. Agenda Item No. 5.a – ARPA Spending, Benched Correspondence d. Agenda Item No. 5.a – ARPA Spending, Correspondence Received after 3 p.m. on Meeting Day e. Agenda Item No. 5.a – PowerPoint Presentation
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COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmembers shared information on events and activities in which they had participated since the last meeting and commented on items of interest.
ADJOURNMENT
By order of the Mayor, the meeting was adjourned on April 26, 2022, at 8:52 p.m. /s/
DOMINIC ALIANO
MAYOR
/s/
JOELLE FOCKLER, MMC
CITY CLERK