REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CONCORD CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
1950 PARKSIDE DRIVE
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA AND VARIOUS
TELEPHONIC/ELECTRONIC LOCATIONS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023
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, February 28, 2023, with 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: Dominic Aliano, Edi Birsan, Laura Nakamura, Carlyn Obringer, Laura Hoffmeister
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; Mark Bustillos, Chief of Police; James Nakayama, Police Captain; Kevin Halm,
Provisional Police Lieutenant; Tamra Roberts, Police Lieutenant; Paul Van Diver, Police Officer; Carlton Thompson, City Engineer; Bernard Enrile, CIP Manager; Tianjun Cao, Associate Civil Engineer; Justine Gee, Associate Civil Engineer; Kevin Wheat, Associate Civil Engineer; Himmat Bains, Senior Financial Analyst;
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
WHO ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL: Anonymous
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Anonymous spoke about a serial rapist in Concord.
PRESENTATIONS
UPDATE ON CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (CCTA) PROGRAMS AND
PROJECTS
Mayor Hoffmeister introduced Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Executive Director Timothy Haile who provided an update on CCTA programs and projects, and discussed CCTA’s vision for the future.
Following questions from the City Council, Mayor Hoffmeister opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.
HELEN PUTNAM AWARD FOR THE A3 PROGRAM
Mayor Hoffmeister introduced League of California Cities Regional Public Affairs Manager for the East Bay Division Sam Caygill who presented on the Helen Putnam Award for the A3 Program.
Following questions from the City Council, Mayor Hoffmeister opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.
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2 CITY OF CONCORD POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Mayor Hoffmeister introduced City of Concord Chief of Police Mark Bustillos who provided an update on the City of Concord’s Police Department.
Following questions from the City Council, Mayor Hoffmeister opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Hoffmeister opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-11 – Proclaiming the end of the local emergency in the City of Concord in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Obringer to adopt Resolution No. 23-11 entitled, “A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 20-12 and Thereby Terminating the Proclamation of a Local Emergency Related to COVID-19.” The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO THE CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT – Ellis Lake Area Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project (Project No. 2447) A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Obringer to approve the following:
1. Acceptance of improvements for the Ellis Lake Area Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project [Project No. 2447] located at Clayton Road, Detroit Avenue, Laguna Street, Todd Avenue, Toyon Drive, Pine Street, Leland Drive, Sunshine Drive, Oakmead Drive, Traynor Road, and Ashbury Drive; and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
2. Approval of a payment to the Contra Costa Water District in the amount of $29,215.49.
The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER #2 WITH BKF ENGINEERS – Concord Boulevard Sewer and Streetscape Improvements (Project No. 2598)
A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Obringer to approve Task Order #2 with BKF Engineers of Walnut Creek, California, in the not-to-exceed amount of $225,830 (base agreement of $205,300 plus Staff authority to spend up to a 10% contingency of $20,530) to provide design and related services for Concord Boulevard Sewer and Streetscape Improvements (Project No. 2598), generally in the area west of Port Chicago Highway, north of Clayton Road, east of Market Street, and south of Almond Avenue; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – HdL Companies A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Obringer to approve a Professional Services Agreement with HdL Companies (HdL), for a not-to-exceed amount of $162,000 for the three-year term of the agreement, to provide support in checking for fiscal compliance with the development agreements of Concord based licensed retail cannabis stores; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
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3 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE TASK ORDER WITH COMSTOCK, JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES (CJA) – Civic Center Roof Replacement Project (Project No. 2429) A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Obringer to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Task Order with Comstock, Johnson & Associates (CJA) in the amount of $41,964.50, for a new total of $112,977.00 for design engineering and related services for the Civic Center Roof Replacement Project (Project No. 2429); and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
CORRESPONDENCE
a. Agenda Item No. 2.a – Written Public Comment
b. Agenda Item No. 3.a – CCTA Program Update – PowerPoint Presentation c. Agenda Item No. 3.c – Police Department Update – PowerPoint Presentation d. Agenda Item No. 4.d – HdL Professional Services Agreement – 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.
ADJOURNMENT
By order of the Mayor, the meeting was adjourned on February 28, 2023, at 8:45 p.m. in the memory of Sonya Eddy.
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LAURA M. HOFFMEISTER
MAYOR
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JOELLE FOCKLER, MMC
CITY CLERK