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, SEPTEMBER 6, 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, September 6, 2022, with Vice Mayor Hoffmeister presiding. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Obringer. 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
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Dominic Aliano
STAFF PRESENT: Valerie Barone, City Manager; Susanne Brown, City Attorney; Joelle Fockler, City Clerk; Greg Taylor, Director of Information Technology; William Tarbox, Director of Public Works; Mark Bustillos, Chief of Police; Karan Reid, Director of Finance; James Nakayama, Police Captain; Greg Rodriguez, Police Sergeant; Craig Blythe, Administrative Services Manager; Trish Beirne, Emergency & Volunteer Services Manager; Aaron Sage,
Principal Planner
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
WHO ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL: Hope Johnson, Concord; Mary Beth Bykowski, California Department of Insurance; Natalie; D’Marco Anthony
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Hope Johnson, Concord, spoke of inaccurate comments made by the Council on the license plate readers approved at the August 23, 2022, City Council meeting, and the potential misuse of collected data.
Mary Beth Bykowsky, California Department of Insurance (CDI), gave an overview of CDI services.
Natalie spoke of misinformation by Flock on license plate readers at the August 23, 2022, City Council meeting.
D’Marco Anthony stated that the upcoming Candidates Forum should not be held in the City Council Chamber.
2 PRESENTATIONS
CONCORD JUNIOR GIANTS
Vice Mayor Hoffmeister introduced Ana Villalobos, who gave a background on the Concord Junior Giants, and presented recognition certificates to Concord Junior Giants volunteers.
Vice Mayor Hoffmeister opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.
CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY (LRA)/CONCORD-PLEASANT HILL HEALTH CARE
DISTRICT (CPHHCD) CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Hoffmeister opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-55 – Final Map for Subdivision 9555, 1881 Whitman Road A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Birsan to adopt Resolution No. 22-55, entitled “A Resolution Approving the Final Map for Subdivision 9555, 1881 Whitman Road, Assessor’s Parcel No. 147-180-001 and -002.” The motion passed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Birsan, McGallian, Obringer, Hoffmeister NOES: None ABSENT: Aliano ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-56 – Approving the Street Name “Heckmann Lane” A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Birsan to adopt Resolution No. 22-56, entitled “A Resolution Approving the Street Name “Heckmann Lane” for Subdivision No. 9555, Located at 1881 Whitman Road.” The motion passed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Birsan, McGallian, Obringer, Hoffmeister NOES: None ABSENT: Aliano ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-57 – Accepting and appropriating grant funding from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Birsan to adopt Resolution No. 22-57, entitled “A Resolution Accepting and Appropriating Grant Funding from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES) in the Amount of $175,000 to Conduct Analysis to Identify Non-English Languages Spoken in Four Grant Eligible Census Tracts within the City for the Purpose of Developing a Strategy for Incorporating Language Access Considerations into the City’s Emergency Management Plans, Project No. 2668.” The motion passed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Birsan, McGallian, Obringer, Hoffmeister NOES: None ABSENT: Aliano ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-58 – Extension of the Shell Gas Station Use Permit, Variance, Minor Exception, Finding of Public Convenience and Necessity, and Design and Site Review at 1500 and 1590 Concord Avenue
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Birsan to adopt Resolution No. 22-58, entitled “A Resolution Approving an Extension Until October 12, 2023 of the Shell Gas Station Use Permit, Variance, Minor Exception, Finding of Public Convenience and Necessity, and Design and Site Review for the Construction of an Approximately 3,541 Square Foot Convenience Store with Alcohol Sales, a 1,121 Square Foot Car Wash with 539 Square Foot Detail Bay, and a New 2,741 Square Foot Fuel 3 Canopy with Four Fueling Dispensers at 1500 and 1590 Concord Avenue (PL19022 – UP, VA, ME, DR); APNs 126-043-032 and -033.” The motion passed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Birsan, McGallian, Obringer, Hoffmeister NOES: None ABSENT: Aliano APPROVAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT – Resources for Community Development A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Birsan to approve a License Agreement with Resources for Community Development (RCD) to allow temporary use of the City-owned property at Galindo and Oak Streets as a construction yard and for the storage and staging of materials and equipment for the period between September 7, 2022 to September 6, 2024 (APN: 126-122-024); and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Birsan, McGallian, Obringer, Hoffmeister NOES: None ABSENT: Aliano ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-59 – Design and Site Review Amendment for Kolaboration Concord, LLC at 2366 Stanwell Circle
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Birsan to adopt Resolution No. 22-59, entitled “A Resolution Approving a Design and Site Review Amendment to Modify a Condition of Approval Allowing an Internally Illuminated Wall Sign for Kolaboration Concord, LLC (dba “CoCo Farms”) at 2366 Stanwell Circle, APN 112-252-021 (PL22140 – DRA).” The motion passed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Birsan, McGallian, Obringer, Hoffmeister NOES: None ABSENT: Aliano AWARD OF PURCHASE – Twelve 2023 Ford Utility Police Interceptors This item was pulled from consideration on the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Birsan who asked staff to explain the use of hybrid and electric vehicles.
Vice Mayor Hoffmeister opened a public comment period.
Natalie asked if there is an area on the former Concord Naval Weapons Station for officers to train on electric and hybrid vehicles.
Vice Mayor Hoffmeister closed the public comment period.
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Birsan to approve an Award of Purchase of twelve 2023 Ford Utility Police Interceptors to National Auto Fleet Group in the amount of $666,802.20 (Annual Vehicle Replacement Fund). The motion passed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Birsan, McGallian, Obringer, Hoffmeister NOES: None ABSENT: Aliano
CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY (LRA)/ CONCORD-PLEASANT HILL HEALTH CARE
DISTRICT (CPHHCD) CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 22-60, LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. 22-42, CONCORD-PLEASANT HILL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 22-034 – Continue Meetings Remotely, AB 361
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Birsan to adopt Resolution No. 22-60, Local Reuse Authority Resolution No. 22-42, and Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Resolution No. 22- 034 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, 4 Commissions, and Committees to Continue to Meet Remotely Pursuant to AB 361.” The motion passed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Birsan, McGallian, Obringer, Hoffmeister NOES: None ABSENT: Aliano
CORRESPONDENCE
a. Benched Correspondence – Agenda Item No. 4.a – Final Map for Subdivision 9555 b. Benched Correspondence – Agenda Item No. 4.c – Grant Funding from Cal OES c. Benched Correspondence – Agenda Item No. 4.g – Ford Police Interceptors
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 Vice Mayor, the meeting was adjourned on September 6, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. /s/
LAURA M. HOFFMEISTER
VICE MAYOR
/s/
JOELLE FOCKLER, MMC
CITY CLERK