1 REGULAR 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
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
1950 PARKSIDE DRIVE
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA AND VARIOUS
TELEPHONIC/ELECTRONIC LOCATIONS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 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, August 9, 2022, with Mayor Aliano presiding. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Birsan. 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; Greg Taylor, Director of Information Technology; Kevin Marstall, Director of Community Development; William Tarbox, Director of Public Works; Mark Bustillos, Chief of Police; James Nakayama, Police Captain; Kevin Halm, Provisional Police Lieutenant; Bruce Davis, Acting City Engineer; Bernard Enrile, CIP Manager; Jennifer Ortega, Community Relations Manager; Robert Carrera, Economic Development Specialist; Kevin Wheat, Associate Civil Engineer
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
WHO ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL: Ralda Ryer; Anonymous; D’Marco Anthony; Noelle; Ady Olvera; Cora Mitchell, Concord; Derlin Hsu; LaTanya Johnson; Barbara, Concord
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Ralda Ryer asked about SB 10.
Anonymous proposed that the City get a properly designed City flag that designates colors and symbolism.
D’Marco Anthony acknowledged August 9, 2022, as International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Day, called for all candidates running for office not accept contributions from Concord First Partners, and condemned the Mayor’s action of appointing himself and Councilmember Birsan to an Ad Hoc Committee regarding the Naval Weapons Station Reuse Project.
Noelle spoke of the lack of notification and transparency regarding PJ 2457, East Downtown PDA Access and Safe Routes to Transit Project.
Ady Olvera acknowledged International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Day.
The following people spoke against sweeps of homeless camp sites:
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Cora Mitchell
Derlin Hsu
LaTanya Johnson
Cora Mitchell, Concord, spoke in opposition to the Ad Hoc Committee regarding the Naval Weapons Station Reuse Project.
Barbara, Concord, spoke of paletshelter.com and stated that she and her husband are willing to help with these shelters.
PRESENTATIONS
MAYOR’S CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT
Mayor Aliano presented the proceeds from the Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament held May 20, 2022, to Jaime Maddox from the First Tee of Contra Costa and Chris Iglesias from the Unity Council.
Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.
BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARDS
Mayor Aliano introduced Economic Development Specialist Robert Carrera, who presented an overview of the program and introduced Izamar Hook, Chair of the Board, Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, who presented Business Recognition Awards to Sai Willow Ventures, LLC; Jim’s Auto Body; and Kinder’s Meat’s & Deli.
Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period.
Ady Olvera congratulated the businesses on their awards.
Mayor Aliano closed the public comment period.
CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVICES A3 – Anyone Anywhere Anytime Community Crisis Response Mayor Aliano introduced Colleen Awad, Supervisor Karen Mitchoff’s Office, Suzanne Tavano, Director of Behavioral Health Services, and Dr. Chad Pierce, Mental Health Program Manager, who gave a presentation on Contra Costa Health Services A3 – Anyone Anywhere Anytime Community Crisis Response and the A3 Miles Hall Campus.
Following questions from the City Council, Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period.
Cora Mitchell, Concord, stated that sweeps of homeless encampments increases the level of crisis for the unhoused and that city property should be used to provide services.
Ady Olvera spoke of the need for more social services for the unhoused population.
Mayor Aliano closed the public comment period.
FINANCIAL UPDATE – Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Mayor Aliano introduced Danea Gemmell, Planning and Development Services Division Manager, who provided a financial update on the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District.
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3 Following questions from the City Council, Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period.
CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY (LRA)/ CONCORD-PLEASANT HILL HEALTH CARE
DISTRICT (CPHHCD) CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 7, 14, 16, and 21, 2022
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by McGallian to approve the minutes from the meetings on June 7, 14, 16 and 21 2022. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
AWARD OF CONTRACT AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET TRANSFER – Library Roof Replacement Project, Project No. 2569
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by McGallian to award a construction contract in the amount of $239, 000 to Clark Roofing Inc. for the Library Roof Replacement Project, Project # 2569; authorize Staff to utilize the available project contingency for contract change orders that become necessary up to 10% of the contract amount; authorize the Mayor to execute the contract in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and approve a budget transfer in the amount of $70, 000 to the Library Roof Replacement Project (Project # 2569) from PJ 2592 (Building Maintenance – Holding Account, Fund 630). The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-49 – Use of the Official City of Concord Flag A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by McGallian to adopt Resolution No. 22-49 entitled, “A Resolution Amending Policy & Procedure 4 – Use of the Official City of Concord Flag.” The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-4735.6 – AMENDING SALARY OF DEPUTY CLERK A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by McGallian to adopt Resolution No. 22-4735.6 entitled, “A Resolution Amending the City of Concord’s Salary Schedule to Reassign the Deputy City Clerk Classification from Pay Grade PCG-12 (Annual Salary Range of $104,436 - $133,307) to Pay Grade M-5 (Annual Salary Range of $100,256 - $137,841).” The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY (LRA)/ CONCORD-PLEASANT HILL HEALTH CARE
DISTRICT (CPHHCD) CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 22-50, LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. 22-41, CONCORD-PLEASANT HILL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 22-033 – Continue Meetings Remotely, AB 361
A motion was made by Birsan and seconded by Obringer to adopt Resolution No. 22-50, Local Reuse Authority Resolution No. 22-41, and Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Resolution No. 22- 033 entitled, “A Resolution Declaring the Ability of the City Council, Local Reuse Authority, 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.
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-51 – Rescinding Resolution No. 22-45 – Exception to Waiting Period to Hire CalPERS Retired Annuitant
Provisional Police Lieutenant Kevin Halm presented the report, explaining that on June 28, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-45 approving exception to the 180 day waiting period to hire a CalPERS retired annuitant in accordance with Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224. After adoption of the resolution it was determined that the retired annuitant, David Kasid, must have a 60 day bona fide separation of employment prior to starting with the City of Concord, requiring a revised Resolution approved by Council, reflecting the start date of August 22, 2022.
Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.
A motion was made by Birsan and seconded by Hoffmeister to adopt Resolution No. 22-51 entitled, “A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 22-45 and Approving Exception to the 180 Day Waiting Period to Hire a CalPERS Retired Annuitant in Accordance with Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224.” The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter to Anthony Portantino, Chair, Senate Appropriations Committee, in support of AB 988 (Bauer-Kahn) Mental Health: Mobile Crisis Support Teams: 988 Crisis Hotline. Notice of Support (As Amended June 16, 2022) – July 28, 2022.
b. Letter to Chris Holden, Chair, Assembly Committee on Appropriations on Opposition of SB 932 (Portantino): General plans; circulation element: bicycle and pedestrian plans and traffic calming plans – July 28, 2022
c. Agenda Item No. 2A, Written Public Comment
d. Business Recognition Awards PowerPoint Presentation
e. A3 Crisis Response PowerPoint Presentation
f. Central San PowerPoint Presentation
g. Agenda Item No. 4.e, AB 361 Resolution, Benched Correspondence
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmembers shared information on events and activities in which they had participated since the last meeting and commented on items of interest
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5 AD HOC COMMITTEE UPDATE – Federal/State Legislation
Mayor Aliano reported that he and Councilmember McGallian worked with Congressman DeSaulnier, Senator Padilla, and Senator Feinstein on upcoming proposed federal and state legislation, and $631,000 is earmarked for Concord for pedestrian improvements at 18 intersections if the legislation is adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
By order of the Mayor, the meeting was adjourned on August 9, 2022, at 9:10 p.m. /s/
DOMINIC ALIANO
MAYOR
/s/
JOELLE FOCKLER, MMC
CITY CLERK