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, OCTOBER 25, 2022
The Concord City Council met in a regular meeting in the Permit Center Conference Room, 1950 Parkside Drive, Concord, California and via various telephonic/electronic locations at 5:09 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, with Vice Mayor Hoffmeister presiding. Mayor Aliano was absent. Vice Mayor Hoffmeister opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period. Mayor Aliano arrived at 5:11 p.m. The meeting was recessed and immediately reconvened in a closed session for CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Valerie Barone, City Manager; Jasmin Loi, Director of Human Resources; Karan Reid, Director of Finance; Donna Lee, Budget Officer; Lisa Charbonneau, Esq., Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; Jeff Chang, Esq., Best, Best, & Krieger LLP, Employee organizations: Peace Officer Representation Unit of Concord Police Officers Association; and Police Managerial Representation Unit of Police Managers’ Association.
The meeting recessed at 6:55 p.m. to reconvene in open session in the City Council Chamber, 1950 Parkside Drive, Concord, California and via various telephonic/electronic locations.
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 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, with Mayor Aliano 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, Dominic Aliano
STAFF PRESENT: Valerie Barone, City Manager; Susanne Brown, City Attorney; Justin Ezell, Assistant City Manager; Stefanie Ananthan, Deputy City Clerk; Greg Taylor, Director of Information Technology; Kevin Marstall, Director of Community Development; William Tarbox, Director of Public Works; James Nakayama, Police Captain; Carlton Thompson, City Engineer; Craig Blythe, Administrative Services Manager; Bernard Enrile, CIP Manager; Deyuanne Lei, Associate Civil Engineer; Robert Carrera, Economic Development Specialist
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
WHO ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL: Mike McDermott, Concord; D’Marco Anthony, Concord; Frank Sterling; Quinne Anderson; Natalie; Suzan Requa; Ady; Melissa Rea, Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce; Anonymous
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Mike McDermott, Concord, mentioned he has been a volunteer of the non-profit organization Monument Youth Group Drug and Alcohol Coalition, and how important it is for City leaders to work with Mt. Diablo School District to restore the program of having School Resource Officers at local high schools.
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2 D’Marco Anthony, Concord, spoke about a Councilmember deleting comments from their official social media account; and the importance of protecting tenants from unfair evictions.
Frank Sterling announced a walk from Todos Santos Plaza to the Downtown BART Station, which will be held on November 2, 2022, in memory of his cousin Timothy Charles Lee who was killed in 1985.
Quinne Anderson spoke of her disappointment that the proposed language for Planning Commission applications included the requirement to be a U.S. citizen, instead of being a Concord resident.
Natalie said Councilmembers should not delete any public posting or comments from any official public social media accounts, except on their own personal accounts.
Suzan Requa stated Seeno should be stopped as a Master Developer and spoke about the circulation of a petition and a community coalition to stop Seeno from future developments.
Ady referenced the recent HED meeting held on the homelessness crisis and that she is seeking clarity on the process to develop a working group for the strategic plan, whether it will be by application or appointment; and the importance of creating a temporary safe place for the homeless while waiting to form the working group.
Melissa Rea, President/CEO of Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, provided a handout with information and eligibility requirements for the Small Business Reimbursement Grant funded by ARPA and spoke briefly about the services being offered by the Chamber of Commerce to assist with grant applications.
Anonymous spoke about her concern for her safety, her value to the community, who she is as a person, and stated that her attacker who was previously arrested was recently out on bail.
PRESENTATION
BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARDS
Mayor Aliano introduced Economic Development Specialist Robert Carrera, who presented an overview of the program, and then introduced Melissa Rea, President/CEO for Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, who introduced and presented Business Recognition Awards to Trader Joes; Golden State Lumber; and Empire Barbershop.
Mayor Aliano 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
Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANT FUNDS – Accepting and appropriating Transportation Development Act – Article 3 (TDA) grant funding from Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
This item was pulled from consideration on the Consent Calendar by Vice Mayor Hoffmeister who wanted to make the public aware of the safety enhancements that will be completed at the project location through use of the grant funds received.
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3 Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.
A motion was made by Hoffmeister and seconded by McGallian to accept and appropriate $180,000 of Transportation Development Act – Article 3 (TDA) grant funds from Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the Bailey Road Crossing Enhancements at Olive Drive and Limewood Drive. 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. 22-66, LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. 22-44, CONCORD-PLEASANT HILL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 22-036 – Continue Meetings Remotely, AB 361
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Birsan to adopt Resolution No. 22-66, Local Reuse Authority Resolution No. 22-44, and Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Resolution No. 22- 036 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.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-12 ADDING CHAPTER 8.18 TO CONCORD MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-6042.2 AMENDING EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION NO. 78-6042 – AB 1276, Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Condiments Administrative Services Manager Craig Blythe presented the staff report, provided background and explained the requirements, definitions, education and outreach, fees and penalties, and enforcement of the state-mandated law AB 1276 related to single-use foodware accessory and standard condiments.
Following questions from the City Council, Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period.
The following people spoke in favor of AB 1276:
Ady
Natalie
Mayor Aliano closed the public comment period.
Following discussion by the Council, a motion was made by Obringer and seconded by McGallian to introduce Ordinance No. 22-12 entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Concord Adding Chapter 8.18 (Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Condiments) to Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Concord Municipal Code Adopting by Reference Chapter 5.2 (Commencing with Section 42270) of Part 3 of Division 30 of the California Public Resources Code Prohibiting a Food Facility from Providing Any Single-Use Foodware Accessory or Standard Condiment Unless Requested by Consumer and Authorizing City and County Enforcement and Penalties” by reading of the title only and waiving further reading. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
A motion was made by Hoffmeister and seconded by Birsan to adopt Resolution No. 22-6042.2 entitled, “A Resolution Amending Exhibit A to Resolution No. 78-6042 (Establishing Fees and Charges for Various Municipal Services in the City of Concord).” The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
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4 CORRESPONDENCE
a. Agenda Item No. 5.a – Written Public Comment
b. Agenda Item No. 6.a – Business Recognition Awards – PowerPoint Presentation c. Agenda Item No. 7.b – Continue Meetings Remotely, AB 361 – Benched Correspondence d. Agenda Item No. 8.a – Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Condiments – Benched Correspondence
e. Agenda Item No. 8.a – Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Condiments – PowerPoint Presentation
f. Agenda Item No. 10.a – California Cannabis Control Session – Benched Correspondence
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Valerie Barone shared information regarding a clogged sewer line that impaired sewer service to homes within the community and that she has authorized City staff to take immediate emergency actions to repair the sewer line and restore service. She stated a staff report will come before City Council at the November 1, 2022, meeting.
Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmembers shared information on events and activities in which they had participated since the last meeting and commented on items of interest.
WRITTEN REPORT – California Cannabis Control Session
Councilmember Birsan shared information submitted in a written report on California Cannabis Control Session held October 12-13, 2022.
Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period.
Mike McDermott, Concord, said he does not believe having any legal recreational drug storefronts will deter the youth population from accessing and growing illegal drugs.
Mayor Aliano closed the public comment period.
ADJOURNMENT
By order of the Mayor, the meeting was adjourned October 25, 2022, at 8:12 p.m.
DOMINIC ALIANO
MAYOR
STEFANIE ANANTHAN
DEPUTY CITY CLERK