REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CONCORD CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
1950 PARKSIDE DRIVE
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA AND VARIOUS
TELEPHONIC/ELECTRONIC LOCATIONS
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
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, May 6, 2025, with Mayor Obringer presiding. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Benavente. Minutes follow in abbreviated form per Resolution 3361 and Council Minutes of September 26, 1966.
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Dominic Aliano, Pablo Benavente, Laura Hoffmeister (arrived at 6:40 p.m.), Laura Nakamura, Carlyn Obringer CITY TREASURER PRESENT: Patti Barsotti
STAFF PRESENT: Susanne Brown, City Attorney; Justin Ezell, Assistant City Manager; Joelle Fockler, City Clerk; Monique Robinson, Deputy City Clerk; Margaret O’Brien, Director of Finance; Greg Taylor, Director of Information Technology; Mindy Gentry, Director of Community Development; Steve Voorhies, Director of
Recreation Services; James Nakayama, Police Captain; Carlton Thompson, City Engineer; Ryan Pursley, Chief Building Official; Aaron Sage, Planning Manager; Barbie Gary, Program Manager; RJ Natal, Program Manager; Matt Galindo, Program Manager; Sophia Huckabay, Housing Manager; Himmat Bains, Senior
Financial Analyst, Melissa Rea, Economic Development
Specialist; Kylie Hicks-Carrera, Budget Analyst; Kelly Rush, Housing Program Analyst
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
WHO ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL: Peter Bennett, Concord; Anthony Mitchell, Ecogreen Solutions, Inc; Kay Saeyang; Blaine Carter, Concord; Marianna Moore; Betty Gabaldon, Concord; Eric Haynes
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Peter Bennett, Concord, spoke of his financial losses.
Anthony Mitchell, Ecogreen Solutions, Inc, introduce Ecogreen Solutions to the community.
Kay Saeyang, spoke of divestment.
PRESENTATIONS
BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARDS – Diablo Valley Federal Credit Union, El Monte Auto Service, Red Wing Shoe Store, and Shiva Murugan Temple
No public comment was received.
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2 NO PLACE TO CALL HOME – Housing Changes for Contra Costa County’s Growing Older Adult Community
Public comment provided by:
Pete Bennett, Concord
Blaine Carter, Concord
Mariana Moore
CONTRA COSTA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM
No public comment was received.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
No public comment was received.
RECEIVE TREASURER’S REPORT - January 1 – March 31, 2025 The Treasurer’s Report was pulled from consideration on the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Hoffmeister.
A motion was made by Hoffmeister and seconded by Benavente to receive the Treasurer’s Report for the period of January 1 – March 31, 2025. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
INTRODUCTION OF UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. 25-6042.1 – Amending Exhibit A to Resolution No. 78-6042 (establishing fees and charges for various municipal services and programs in the City of Concord)
Kylie Hicks-Carrera, Budget Analyst, and Sophia Huckabay, Housing Manager, presented the staff report.
Public comment was provided by:
Betty Gabaldon, Concord
Marianna Moore
Blaine Carter, Concord
Eric Haynes
A motion was made by Nakamura and seconded by Hoffmeister to introduce an uncodified ordinance entitled, "An Uncodified Ordinance Amending Exhibit A to Resolution No. 78-6042 (Establishing Fees and Charges for Various Municipal Services in the City of Concord)” by reading of the title only and waiving further reading. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-4 – Amending Concord Municipal Code, Title 18 (Development Code), Chapter 18.160 (Parking, Loading, and Access) Aaron Sage, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
No public comment was received.
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3 A motion was made by Hoffmeister and seconded by Benavente to introduce an ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance Amending Concord Municipal Code, Title 18 (Development Code), Chapter
18.160 (Parking, Loading, And Access) (Pl24206 – MC)” by reading of the title only and waiving further reading. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter to Hon. Jesse Arreguin re: Senate Bill 692 (Arreguin) Vehicles: Homelessness, Public Nuisance, and Local Abatement Authority – Notice of Support, dated April 25, 2025. b. Letter to Contra Costa County Clerk of the Board re: Letter of Support for the SAFE Center Proposal, dated April 28, 2025.
c. Agenda Item No. 2 – Written Public Comment
d. Agenda Item No. 5.a – Benched Correspondence
e. Agenda Item No. 5.a. – PowerPoint Presentation – Fee Schedule Amendments
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Obringer presented City Clerk Joelle Fockler, MMC, a proclamation declaring May 5 - May 9, 2025, as “Professional Municipal Clerks Week” In the City of Concord.
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 May 6, 2025, at 8:59 p.m. in memory of George Aquino.
/s/
CARLYN S. OBRINGER
MAYOR
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JOELLE FOCKLER, MMC
CITY CLERK