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, JUNE 27, 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 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 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; Stefanie Ananthan, Deputy City Clerk; Greg Taylor, Director of Information Technology; Mark Bustillos, Police Chief; William Tarbox, Director of Public Works; Guy Bjerke, Economic
Development and Base Reuse; Steve Voorhies, Director of Recreation Services; Karan Reid, Director of Finance; Jasmin Loi, Director of Human Resources; Abhishek Parikh, Deputy Director of Public Works – Transportation; Carlton Thompson, City Engineer; Bernard Enrile, CIP Manager; Kevin Wheat, Associate Civil Engineer; Tianjun Cao, Associate Civil Engineer; Justine Gee, Associate Civil Engineer; Justin Bosch, Associate Civil Engineer; Himmat Bains, Senior Financial Analyst; Kevin Halm, Police Sergeant; Debbie Wellnitz, Administrative Services Manager; James Peavey, Human Resources Manager; Leng
Power, Community Services Manager
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
WHO ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL: Natalie; Cora Mitchell; Ady Olvera, Concord; Gwynne Gilson; Katherine Luttjohann; Kimberli Buckley, Concord Library; Rosa Lassalle, Concord Library; Nikita Rodgers; Matt Webster, Concord; D’Marco Anthony, Concord; Dena Acosta-Beere,
Concord; Hope Johnson, Concord
PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
CONSIDERING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS, HOLDING INTERVIEWS, AND SELECTING APPOINTMENT BY BALLOT VOTE TO FILL ONE (1) UNSCHEDULED VACANCY FOR THE REMAINDER OF A FOUR- TERM ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2025, ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION City Clerk Joelle Fockler presented the staff report, explaining that the City Council was being requested to appoint one member to the Planning Commission for the remainder of a four-year term ending February 28, 2025, by ballot vote.
The City Council confirmed the interview questions used for the April 25, 2023, Planning Commission interviews, which were used for interviews with seven (7) applicants including:
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2 Ray Barbour
Dena Acosta -Beere
Alex Chavez
Timothy Cremin
Brendan Foley
Jency James
Hope Johnson
Mayor Hoffmeister opened a public comment period.
The following people spoke in favor of selecting applicant Hope Johnson to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission:
Natalie
Cora Mitchell
Ady Olvera, Concord
Gwynne Gilson
Katherine Luttjohann
Mayor Hoffmeister closed the public comment period.
Following discussion by the City Council, and a ballot vote, a motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Birsan to approve the appointment of Ray Barbour to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission for a term ending February 28, 2025. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
Mayor Hoffmeister recessed the meeting at 7:20 p.m. The meeting resumed at 7:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Kimberli Buckley and Rosa Lassalle, Concord Library, spoke about the Lunch at the Library program, which has returned to full-scale operation since 2019, and the increased turnout and positive impact of the program.
Nikita Rodgers spoke about a letter she has been circulating in the community regarding a serial rapist in Concord.
Matt Webster, Concord, spoke about short-term rentals and the commercialization of properties in Concord; he asked for Council to ban short-term rentals in Concord, stating if there is no ban, rules need to be in place.
D’Marco Anthony, Concord, spoke about the success of the Juneteenth event held at Todos Santos Plaza in Concord, thanked the sponsors and lead organizer LaTanya Johnson, and spoke of his disappointment that the City didn’t fund the event.
Ady Olvera, Concord, spoke of her appreciation for LaTanya Johnson with Concord Communities Alliance for hosting a successful Juneteenth event for the African American community; she referenced other City of Concord events that are supported by and funded through various grant funds by the City, and asked Council to look at opportunities to support funding of similar events for the African American community in the future.
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3 Natalie spoke about the success of the Juneteenth event held at Todos Santos Plaza, referenced the City of Berkeley, which sponsors their Juneteenth event, and encouraged the City of Concord to sponsor Juneteenth events in the future, stating it would serve as an opportunity to recruit individuals for CERT, Concord Community Academy, and City Boards and Commissions, which could help diversify leadership roles in Concord.
PRESENTATION
PROCLAMATION – Lillian Roselin Day
Mayor Hoffmeister presented Lillian Roselin, John Muir Community Health Fund Executive Director, a proclamation declaring June 27, 2023, as “Lillian Roselin Day” in the City of Concord.
Mayor Hoffmeister opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.
CITY COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL SITTING AS THE LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Hoffmeister opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 16, 17, 23, and June 6, 2023
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Nakamura to approve the minutes from the May 16 and 17, 2023, special meetings, and May 23 and June 6, 2023, regular meetings. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVAL OF THIRTEEN (13) MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENTS (MSAs) – On-Call Professional Services for the Transportation Division
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Nakamura to approve thirteen (13) Master Service Agreements (MSAs), each in the amount of $400,000 per fiscal year over a five-year term, for on- call professional services for the Transportation Division, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS – Citywide Accessibility Improvements No. 9 (Project no. 2602) A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Nakamura to accept improvements for the Citywide Accessibility Improvements No. 9 (Project No. 2602) located at various locations on David Avenue, Thames Drive, Hookston Road, Hampton Drive, Stimel Drive, Bermuda Drive, and Grant Street; and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UNICO ENGINEERING – Hillcrest Park Regional Green Infrastructure Project (Project No. 2512) A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Nakamura to approve the following:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with UNICO Engineering, adding $43,189.73 to their existing contract creating a new not-to-exceed amount of $389,200.68, to provide additional construction management and inspection services to complete the Hillcrest Park Regional Green Infrastructure Project (City Project No. 2512); authorize any necessary appropriations to the extent not previously City Council Minutes June 27, 2023
4 addressed; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVAL OF FY 2023-24 CITY OF CONCORD INVESTMENT POLICY A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Nakamura to approve the FY 2023-24 City of Concord Investment Policy. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
AUTHORIZING THE WRITE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Nakamura to authorize the write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable in the amount of $12,944.78. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVAL OF A FIVE (5) YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT – Concord Skate Park A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Nakamura to approve a five (5) year lease agreement through March 31, 2028 (with a five (5) year option to extend through March 31, 2033) between the City of Concord and the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) for the City of Concord to operate the Concord Skate Park, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement (including the 5 year extension agreement, if exercised) in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT – ABC Tree Farms, LLC
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Nakamura to approve a License Agreement with ABC Tree Farms, LLC for a fee of $6,090 per month from September through December 2023 ($24,360 total) to allow temporary operation of a pumpkin patch and Christmas tree lot for the property bounded by Clayton Road, Concord Boulevard, and Galindo Street; and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-57 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) – Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff
This item was pulled from consideration on the Consent Calendar by Nikita Rodgers.
Mayor Hoffmeister opened a public comment period.
Nikita Rodgers spoke in opposition to the Police Department receiving additional funding.
Mayor Hoffmeister closed the public comment period.
A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Birsan for the following:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-57 entitled, “A Resolution Accepting and Appropriating Grant funding from the Fiscal Year 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program in the amount of $36,731 to the City of Concord as a Second Tier Sub- Grantee and the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff as the Direct Awardee;” and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff in the amount of $36,731, paid using grant monies, to provide for two Limited Service Public Safety Positions (Police Officer Trainee) in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
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5 The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT – On-Call Citywide Sewer Lateral Replacement & Sewer Main Spot Repair (Project No. 2244)
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Nakamura to award a Construction Contract for On-Call Citywide Sewer Lateral Replacement & Sewer Main Spot Repair (Project No. 2244) to APB General Engineering for one year (with three one-year extensions possible) in the amount not-to-exceed $300,000 annually. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – Townsend Public Affairs This item was pulled from consideration on the Consent Calendar by Nikita Rodgers.
Mayor Hoffmeister opened a public comment period.
Nikita Rodgers expressed concern related to the professional services and public affairs provided within the Police Department, as well as the City.
Mayor Hoffmeister closed the public comment period.
A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Birsan to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for a term of one (1) year in the not-to-exceed amount of $90,000 for legislative advocacy and grant writing services; 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 FUNDING AGREEMENT – Countywide Smart Signals Project A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Nakamura to approve a funding agreement in the amount of $499,173 committing local match funds for the Countywide Smart Signals Project in Concord, as sponsored by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA); and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with CCTA in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVAL OF EIGHT (8) AGREEMENTS – Annual License, Maintenance, Purchase and Support for Information Technology Systems
This item was pulled from consideration on the Consent Calendar by Nikita Rodgers.
Mayor Hoffmeister opened a public comment period.
Nikita Rodgers expressed concern over the City’s Information Technology systems receiving additional funds, unless they are applied towards public service and community safety.
Mayor Hoffmeister closed the public comment period.
A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Nakamura to approve eight (8) agreements involving annual license, maintenance, purchase and support for Information Technology systems in the total not-to-exceed amount of $1,558,517 for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year; and authorize the Director of Information Technology to execute the agreements and supporting documents in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
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6 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-4735.2 – Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 29 This item was pulled from consideration on the Consent Calendar by Nikita Rodgers.
Mayor Hoffmeister opened a public comment period.
Nikita Rodgers spoke in opposition to adoption of the Resolution approving the Memorandum of Approval.
Mayor Hoffmeister closed the public comment period.
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Aliano to adopt Resolution No. 23-4735.2 entitled, “A Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Concord and the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 29 for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, and Authorizing Budget Appropriations of $36,100 in Fiscal Year 2023-24 and $37,800 in Fiscal Year 2024-25.” The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-4735.3 – Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and Teamsters Local 856
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Nakamura to adopt Resolution No. 23-4735.3 entitled, “A Resolution Approving the Negotiated Terms and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Three-Year Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Concord and Teamsters Local 856 for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, and Authorizing Budget Appropriations of $396,600 in Fiscal Year 2023-24 and $112,500 in Fiscal Year 2024-25. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS EXTENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT– CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV) – Shelter Inc. and Echo Housing
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Nakamura to approve amendments extending the Community Development Block Grant–Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) agreements with Shelter, Inc. and ECHO Housing from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024, and increasing households served from 50 to 100, without change to contract amounts of $689,352 with Shelter, Inc., and $245,000 with ECHO Housing; and authorize the City Manager to execute such amendments subject to City Attorney approval. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
REJECTION OF ALL BIDS SUBMITTED – Transportation Offices at Corporation Yard and Corporation Yard Admin Roof Replacement (Project No. 2648 & 2659)
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Nakamura to reject all bids submitted for the Transportation Offices at Corporation Yard and Corporation Yard Admin Roof Replacement (Project Nos. 2648 & 2659). The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF 11 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS – Various Consultant Services for the Local Reuse Authority (LRA)
A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Nakamura to approve 11 Professional Services Agreements (PSAs) for various consultant services for the Local Reuse Authority's (LRA) work related to the redevelopment of the former Concord Naval Weapons Station (CNWS) for a total not-to- exceed amount of $329,000 through January 31, 2024; and authorize the Executive Director of the LRA to execute the agreements in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
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7 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
UPDATE ON HOMELESS STRATEGIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT- Draft Background Report, Community and Stakeholder Engagement and Next Steps
Community Services Manager Leng Power presented the staff report, provided background on the development of the draft Homeless Strategic Plan Background Report, including a project timeline and an update on the essential elements of Homeless Strategic Plan Development.
Scott Thurmond, Thurmond Consulting Group, gave a presentation on the Homeless Strategic Plan Background Report, with an overview of the progress made, explaining the purpose of the Background Report and the differences between the Background Report and the Final Homeless Strategic Plan, the methodology used, actions and public meetings held to date, and the participating organizations and agencies. He further explained the services that may impact the level of homelessness in Contra Costa County and the City of Concord, the services currently available in Concord, barriers to housing stability, and input received from the Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group representatives from the Business Community, Lived Experience, and Service Providers categories, and from those participating in meetings and other outreach conducted. He described the two approaches to Homeless Management, examples of best practices, approaches and strategies, and explained that Council was being requested to provide input on the following questions:
Are there questions on demographic data and who’s experiencing homelessness in the City?
Are there questions about the data on services available in the City? Would Council like to provide direction or ideas to the HSP Working Group and Project Team?
Are there reactions to the emerging trends and input from focus groups? Isaiah Rich-Wimmer, Director of Projects and Programs with Thurmond Consulting, responded to Council questions related to the data sources used in gathering information on Food Bank Services in Contra Costa County.
Following questions from the City Council, Mayor Hoffmeister opened a public comment period.
Dena Acosta-Beere, Concord, suggested seeking a partnership with Contra Costa Fire as a potential Services Provider for mental health services, and referenced the use of Street Crisis Response Teams through the County as a way to assist with other homeless-related mental health services.
Nikita Rodgers spoke of housing services offered by the City of Martinez, and not criminalizing the unhoused, but rather offering alternatives or solutions.
Natalie spoke of a vacant building and lot currently for rent in Concord which could serve as a centralized location for services for the unhoused. She also mentioned a public health program offered by Diablo Valley College, and the emerging trend of suitcase clinics, which are run by students at different participating Universities, to help the unhoused with services while giving students training.
Hope Johnson, Concord, stated it would be helpful if the Homeless Strategic Plan page on the City website included more information related to the subject matter of upcoming meetings to help encourage participation from the community; she also suggested categorizing the different areas of focus, to help guide the distribution of funds.
Mayor Hoffmeister closed the public comment period.
Following discussion by the City Council, the Council provided input for consideration in the development of the Homeless Strategic Plan as follows:
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8 Provide options for services that can serve the needs of the unhoused for City Council review and selection to be incorporated into the Homeless Strategic Plan, rather than having one specific Plan provided for review;
Include costs associated with the services that are being implemented; The Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group to address the complexities associated with the decision of selecting the locations of encampments; Include demographic data on gender for the unsheltered population in Concord; include demographic data for student and senior populations who are unsheltered in Concord; Include data on the percentage of particular services being offered by the City versus Contra Costa County;
Provide information on the Clean Streets Program, including how success is measured and how the Program is funded;
Provide information from other communities who have successfully reduced unsheltered populations as it relates to the recommendations being proposed to serve the needs of the unhoused;
Provide ideas on how to expend the one-time $5.4 million that has been allocated to address the challenges of serving the unhoused, including sustainability of the funds and tracking the expenditures;
Allow sufficient time to gather and review the data collected on the trends of the unhoused to ensure the Homeless Strategic Plan provides comprehensive background data;
Provide context of the changes that have occurred over time related to the state legislation that has been enacted, and the associated constraints of serving the needs of the unhoused;
Review other neighboring cities’ Strategic Plans, including those in the South Bay, to learn the components of their Strategic Plans, what was and what was not successful, and the reasons for the success or lack of success in serving the needs of the unhoused; Increase the ease of access to information related to the Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group meetings on the City website, including providing information related to upcoming meeting topics; continue outreach efforts to encourage meeting participation; Provide data regarding a list of food pantries;
Extend the timeline to receive responses for the surveys provided to both the Service Providers and the community, if necessary, based on the number of responses received by the current deadline of July 17, 2023;
The Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group to identify solutions in serving the needs of the unhoused for those who refuse services;
Include Care Court, which must be implemented by all counties by December 2024; Address housing needs for the population who fall below Area Median Income (AMI); Provide information related to sanctioning RV parks and encampments, as it relates to the Boise decision;
Include data related to those with physical limitations who are unhoused in Concord; and Seek input and guidance from County representatives to determine which of the proposed services are allowable and have available funding.
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9 APPROVAL OF A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH LIVE NATION WORLDWIDE, INC. – Concord Pavilion
Director of Recreation Services Steve Voorhies presented the staff report, provided background on the Concord Pavilion and explained the terms of the Management Agreement, described the different type of sponsorships, discussed the key elements of the proposal and explained that Council was being requested to approve a Third Amendment to the Management Agreement with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc.
Matt Prieshoff, Live Nation Executive Vice President, gave a presentation explaining title sponsorship and the benefits of partnering with Toyota, an overview with examples of the proposed primary logo and how existing signage will be retrofitted, and he discussed the media exposure and periodic promotions that Toyota is proposing through the Naming Rights Partnership.
Following questions from the City Council, Mayor Hoffmeister opened a public comment period.
Natalie spoke in opposition to the name change of the Pavilion, using brand names to represent the Pavilion, and the environmental waste involved with changing the signage, expressing the importance of changing future agreements to prevent continued changes to the pavilion name and to maintain better control over the venue, or partnering with a different management company.
Mayor Hoffmeister closed the public comment period.
Following discussion by the City Council, a motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Birsan to approve the Third Amendment to Management Agreement with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc., which includes approval of the commercial name of the Concord Pavilion as the “Toyota Pavilion at Concord” for the period July 1, 2023 – October 31, 2027, with payment to the City in the approximate amount of $613,895, with a potential extension and additional monies, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with the following amendments:
All text within the graphic logo ‘Toyota Pavilion at Concord’ shall be the same size Changes to the Third Amendment to Management Agreement with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc., to reflect the following:
oSection 2.c., Naming Rights Term – include at the end of the provision, “Upon expiration or other termination of the Naming Rights Term, the venue shall be rebranded as the ‘Concord Pavilion’ and Manager shall be solely responsible for any and all costs associated therewith including but not limited to changing signage, designing and replacing the venue logo, marketing materials, ticket stock, and any other items bearing any venue marks, all of which shall be replaced with materials of the same or substantially the same quality, quantities, types, and sizes defined as individually and collectively signage, which signage shall be subject to City Council approval not to be unreasonably withheld. Manager shall ensure that such replacements are made within three months of expiration or other termination of the Naming Rights Term.” oExhibit B, Sample Logo and Branding Information – delete ‘Main Entrance Option 2’ and ‘Main Entrance Option 3’
The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
Due to the late hour, a motion was made by Birsan and seconded by Obringer to consider the remaining items on agenda. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
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10 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-4735.4 – Base Wage Increases for Unrepresented Employees and the City Attorney
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CONCORD AND THE CITY MANAGER – Valerie Barone
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-4735.5 – City of Concord’s Salary Schedule Human Resources Director Jasmin Loi presented the staff report, described the classifications that are categorized within the unrepresented employees group and recent Council actions affecting employee groups, provided a summary and comparison of base wage and market adjustments and the related fiscal impact, and explained that Council was being requested to adopt a Resolution approving base wage increases for unrepresented employees and the City Attorney, and bilingual pay increases for eligible employees, approve an amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement, and adopt a Resolution approving the City’s salary schedule, in accordance with CalPERS regulations.
Mayor Hoffmeister opened a public comment period.
Nikita Rodgers spoke in opposition to the proposed employee wage increases.
Hope Johnson, Concord, stated the average wage increase for employees in 2023 is between 4 – 5%; she proposed keeping some of the employee wage increases at 4%, and utilizing the Measure M tax revenue, which is a regressive tax, to offset expenditures rather than putting the burden on consumers from increasing sales tax.
Mayor Hoffmeister closed the public comment period.
A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Birsan to Adopt Resolution No. 23-4735.4 entitled, “A Resolution Approving the Following Base Wage Increases for Unrepresented Employees and the City Attorney: 5% Effective the First Full Pay Period after July 1, 2023, 5% Effective the First Full Pay Period after July 1, 2024 and 4% Effective the First Full Pay Period after July 1, 2025, and Increase the Bilingual Pay for Eligible employees from $120 per Month to $150 per Month Effective the First Full Pay Period after July 1, 2023.” The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Birsan to approve an amendment to the employment agreement between the City of Concord and City Manager Valerie Barone approving a base wage increase of 5% effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2023, 5% effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2024, and 4% effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Birsan to adopt Resolution No. 23-4735.5 entitled, “A Resolution Approving the City of Concord’s Salary Schedule, Effective July 1, 2023, in Accordance with the Requirements of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for a Publicly Available Pay Schedule.” The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
CORRESPONDENCE
a. Agenda Item No. 5.e – FY 2023-24 Investment Policy – Benched Correspondence b. Agenda Item No. 5.f – Uncollectible Accounts Receivable – Benched Correspondence c. Agenda Item No. 5.h – ABC Tree Farms, LLC License Agreement – Benched Correspondence d. Agenda Item No. 6.a – Homeless Strategic Plan Development – PowerPoint Presentation e. Agenda Item No. 6.b – Live Nation Management Agreement – Staff PowerPoint Presentation f. Agenda Item No. 6.b – Live Nation Management Agreement – Live Nation PowerPoint Presentation
g. Agenda Item No. 6.c – Base Wage Increases and Employment Agreement – PowerPoint Presentation
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11 h. Letter to Assembly Member Steve Bennett in support of AB 430 (Bennett) Community Land Trusts Welfare Exemption Assessment Foreclosure Sales Financial Assistance, dated June 6, 2023
i. Letter to Assembly Member McKinnor in opposition to AB 1484 (Zbur): Temporary public employees, dated June 14, 2023
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 June 27, 2023, at 11:17 p.m. in memory of Karen Mangini.
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LAURA M. HOFFMEISTER
MAYOR
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JOELLE FOCKLER, MMC
CITY CLERK