1 COUNCILMEMBERS
Carlyn S. Obringer, Mayor
Laura M. Nakamura, Vice Mayor
Dominic D. Aliano
Pablo Benavente
Laura M. Hoffmeister
Civic Center
1950 Parkside Drive
Concord, CA 94519
www.cityofconcord.org
Regular Meeting of the
Concord City Council
Tuesday
June 24, 2025
5:30 p.m. – Open Session Council Chamber
1950 Parkside Drive
and/or various
telephonic/electronic
locations
*IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PUBLIC COMMENTS AND MEETING PARTICIPATION* Members of the public are invited to attend and participate at: Council Chamber, 1950 Parkside Drive, Concord, CA.
Unless a Councilmember is participating in the meeting remotely pursuant to AB 2449, remote public comment will not be accepted. Public comment may be provided in- person or via email, as set forth below. Members of the public desiring to provide comments as a part of the meeting are encouraged to either submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. prior to the meeting or to attend the meeting in person.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting using any of the following methods:
1. IN PERSON:
a.Members of the public can provide in-person comments in the Council Chamber.
Members of the public are encouraged, but not required, to fill out a speaker card. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend in person up to full seating capacity.
Please Note 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Start
2 2. REMOTE: Remote public comment will not be accepted, except when a Councilmember participates remotely pursuant to AB 2449. At the time of the posting of this agenda, none of the Councilmembers have notified the City Clerk’s Office that they intend to participate remotely pursuant to AB 2449, and therefore no remote public comment will be accepted at the meeting. If, after publication of this agenda and before the meeting begins, any councilmember determines that they will need to participate remotely due to just cause or emergency circumstances under AB 2449, their remote participation will be announced at the outset of the meeting in connection with the Roll Call item. If a Councilmember participates in the meeting remotely pursuant to AB 2449, the public may participate and provide public comment remotely, as follows:
a. Zoom:
https://cityofconcord.zoom.us/j/85977814490?pwd=2qzlCerzcLHcu3U5tvj5cXS9_a0wIw. 3d3AVH-FJail5Duc or Zoom Webinar ID: 859 7781 4490 and Passcode: 073532 b.Zoom Phone Numbers. Dial Toll Free: (669) 900-6833 or (346) 348-7799 or (253) 215- 8782.
c.During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. If calling in via Zoom use *9 to raise and lower your hand. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and promote you to panelist in the webinar so you can be seen via your camera. Please enable your microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the City Clerk by 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date at [email protected]).
3. EMAIL:
a.Public comments can also be submitted via email to [email protected]. Please note that emailed comments will not be read aloud by staff. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be:
1. distributed to the Council before the meeting,
2. posted online for public inspection at
https://stream.ci.concord.ca.us/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings/Search, and
3. inserted into the meeting record.
b.As emails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your email.
4. TO WATCH OR LISTEN ONLY:
a.Watch on TV on Comcast Channel 28, Astound/Wave Channels 29 and 1026, and AT&T U-verse Channel 99
b.Watch the TV broadcast through the City’s website by following THIS LINK c.Watch Live Streaming of the meeting by following THIS LINK d.Join the Zoom webinar by following THIS LINK
3 5. INTERPRETATION OR WRITTEN TRANSLATION:
OPEN SESSION
1. OPENING
Roll Call - Announcements/Consideration and Approval of Requests by Councilmembers to Participate Remote Pursuant to AB 2449.
Pledge of Allegiance - Councilmember Aliano
2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
This is a 15-minute Public Comment Period for items within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction that are not on this agenda. Each speaker will be limited to approximately three minutes.
State law prohibits the City Council from acting at this meeting on any matter raised during the Public Comment Period. Please see “How to Submit Public Comments” above a. Written Public Comment
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation – to Kit Jory, Parks Manager, proclaiming Concord as "Tree City USA.” Presentation by Mayor Obringer.
b. Presentation – to Kalli Mejia, Miss Collegiate California, proclaiming June 24, 2025, as "Building Respect and Values for Everyone (B.R.A.V.E.)" day in the City of Concord. Presentation by Mayor Obringer.
c. Presentation – by Abhishek Parikh, Deputy Director of Public Works - Transportation, on the Transportation Program. Introduction by Mayor Obringer.
1. To access interpretation or written translation during the meeting, please scan the QR Code or click this link:
Para accesar a la traducción durante la reunion, por favor escanee el Código QR o haga clic en el enlace:
https://attend.wordly.ai/join/SYMQ-8840
2. Choose Language and Click Attend
Seleccione su lenguaje y haga clic en asistir
3. Use a headset on your phone for audio or read the transcript on your device.
Use sus auriculares para escuchar el audio o leer la transcipción en el dispositivo.
4 4. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
The public is entitled to address the City Council on items appearing on the Consent Calendar before or during the City Council’s consideration of the Consent Calendar. Adoption of the Consent Calendar may be made by one motion of the City Council, provided that any Councilmember, individual or organization may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
If a request for removal of an item from the Consent Calendar has been received, the Mayor may defer action on the particular item and place the same on the regular agenda for consideration in any order s/he deems appropriate. Please see “How to Submit Public Comments” above. a. Considering – approval of minutes from the March 1, 29, and April 22, 2025, Special meetings and March 4 and 25 and April 1 and 22, 2025, Regular meetings. Recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Considering – adoption of Ordinance No. 25-6 entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Concord Municipal Code, Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations), Section 5.90.010 (Definitions), Title 12 (Street, Sidewalks, and other Public Places), Chapter 12.50 (Vendors), and Title 18 (Development Code), Sections 18.20.030 (Definitions), 18.200.210 (Food Vendor Group Sites), and Adding Title 12, Chapter 12.55 (Sidewalk Vending)." Ordinance No. 25-6 was introduced on June 3, 2025, by reading of the title only and waiving further reading. Recommended by the City Clerk.
CEQA: Not a “project”/exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, and/or 15378. c. Considering – approval of a Professional Services Agreement to supply pool sanitation chemicals on an as-needed basis for Concord Community Pool and the Meadow Homes Spray Park in the amount of $135,000 for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with the option to extend the agreement for two additional periods of one year each in the amount of $135,000 per year ($405,000 over three years); and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. (General Fund) Recommended by the Directors of Recreation Services and Public Works.
CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, 15378, 15301, and/or 15323.
d. Considering – approval of an agreement between the City of Concord and the City of Clayton for Concord to provide Police Dispatch, Detention, and Information Technology Support Services for an initial 5-year term, with the option to extend for an additional 5-year term; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Recommended by the Director of Information Technology.
CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), and/or 15378. 5 e. Considering – authorizing an increase in the project contingency from 20% to 20.8% ($219,396.10 to $228,191.85) on the existing construction contract with St Francis Electric, LLC for the Citywide Traffic System Upgrade Phase 2 Project (Project No. 2574) to fulfill contract change orders. (Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant Funds, Measure V, Measure J) Recommended by the Director of Community Development.
CEQA: Not a project/exempt per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, 15378, 15301, 15302, 15303, 15304, and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065.
f. Considering – approval of Agreement for Professional Services with Pavement Engineering Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $518,990 to provide design engineering and related services for the Residential Pavement Maintenance No. 2 (Project No. 2742) for the streets surrounding Cambridge Park, Navaronne Way, and San Simeon Drive; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. (State Gas Tax SB1, Fund 266) Recommended by the Director of Community Development.
CEQA: Not a project/exempt per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, 15378, and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065. g. Considering – approval of nine (9) agreements involving annual license, maintenance, purchase and support for Information Technology systems in the total not-to-exceed amount of $1,927,482 for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year; and authorizing the Director of Information Technology to execute the agreements and supporting documents in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. (General Fund) Recommended by the Director of Information Technology.
CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), and/or 15378. h. Considering – approval of a five-year License Agreement with Oakland Urban Farming Project for the purpose of planning, funding, and implementing improvement and maintenance of a community garden at Hillcrest Park in coordination with the City; and authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Recommended by the Director of Public Works.
CEQA: Not a project/exempt per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(2), 15061(b)(3), 15301, 15302, 15303, 15304, 15305, 15323, 15327, and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065.
6 i. Considering – authorizing an increase to the contingency from 10% to 24% (an increase of $35,392.31) on existing Task Order No. 1 with Dewberry Engineers Inc. for the Downtown Sanitary Sewer Upgrade Phase 4 (Project No. 2598) to fulfill construction management duties for project closeout. (Sewer Operating Fund, Fund 710) Recommended by the Director of Community Development.
CEQA: Previously determined not to be a project/exempt per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15378, 15301, 15302, 15304, and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065.
j. Considering – approval of an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation to replace the Department of Public Works current work order system with OpenGov Cartegraph Asset Management for a five-year contract (three years with two one-year extensions) in a total not to exceed amount of $1,452,655 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. (Measure V, PJ 2749, Department of Public Works operational funds) Recommended by the Director of Public Works.
CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), and/or 15378. k. Considering – purchase approval of rectangular rapid flashing beacon equipment and accessories from Traffic and Parking Control Co., Inc. (TAPCO) in the not-to-exceed amount of $113,150.06 for the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) Crosswalk Enhancements project (Project No. 2696) at nine locations. (HSIP Grant Funds, Measure V, Measure J) Recommended by the Director of Community Development.
CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, 15378, 15301, 15302, 15303, 15304, and Public Resources Code Section 21065.
l. Considering – adoption of a Resolution accepting the Contra Costa Community Development Block Grant/Home Consortium 2025/30 Consolidated Plan and authorizing the City Manager to submit the City of Concord Fiscal Year 2025/26 Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development consistent with the program rules which govern the receipt and expenditure of funds allocated by HUD during FY 2025/26; appropriating and authorizing disbursement of $103,200 from the Cannabis Community Benefit Fund (Fund 292); and execution of all attendant documents and agreements for FY 2025/26. Recommended by the Director of Community Development.
7 CEQA: Not a project/exempt per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, 15378, and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065. m. Considering – approval of a Professional Services Agreement with TJKM Transportation Consultants in the amount of $447,988.22 including contingency to develop a Safe Street for All Safety Action Plan and Enhanced Collision Dashboard and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. (Federal Grant, Measure V, Measure J) Recommended by the Director of Public Works.
CEQA: Not a project/exempt per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061 (b)(3), 15273, 15378, and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065. n. Considering – the following actions for the Clayton Road Pavement Rehabilitation (Project No. 2609) located on Clayton Road, from Babel Lane to the City limits at the City of Clayton:
1. Award of a construction contract in the amount $5,978,461.82 to Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc. and authorizing staff to utilize the available project contingency for contract change orders up to 15% of the contract amount; and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract in a form acceptable to the City Attorney;
2. Approval of Task Order No.1 with MNS Engineers, Inc. in the not-to- exceed amount of $929,094.98; authorizing staff to utilize up to a 10% contingency ($84,463.18) to provide construction management, materials testing, and related services; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Task Order in a form acceptable to the City; and
3. Authorizing the City Engineer to accept the improvements upon completion and directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. (Measure V Fund, State Gas Tax Fund) Recommended by the Director of Community Development.
CEQA: Not a project/exempt per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, 15378, 15301, 15302, 15304, and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065.
o. Considering – approval of an amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 16489 with Swinerton Management Consulting for construction management in the amount of $208,475 (for a new not-to- exceed amount of $682,657.50) for the Clayton Road Traffic Operation Improvements - Phase 2 (Project No. 2579); and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. (Measure V, PEG Fees) Recommended by the Director of Community Development.
8 CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code 21065; CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15301, 15302, 15304, 15273, and/or 15378.
p. Considering – the following for the Residential Pavement Maintenance – Phase C – Concord Blvd./Myrtle Dr. (Project Nos. 2606 & 2618) located along Concord Boulevard, between Bailey Road and the Clayton city limits, and Myrtle Drive, between Ayers Road and Kirker Pass Road, and Mustang Court, south of Myrtle Drive:
1. Award of a Construction Contract in the amount $2,622,375 to MCK Services, Inc.; authorizing staff to utilize the available project contingency for contract change orders up to 15% of the contract amount ($393,356.25); and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract in a form acceptable to the City Attorney;
2. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Avila Project Management in the not-to-exceed amount of $308,850, including a 10% contingency ($28,077) to provide construction management and related services; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney;
3. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 5987 with HDR, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $62,481 to provide design support and related services during construction; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and
4. Authorizing the City Engineer to accept the improvements upon completion of the project and directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. (Measure V) Recommended by the Director of Community Development.
CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code 21065; CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, 15301, 15302, 15303, 15304, and/or 15378.
5. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
The public is entitled to address the City Council on items appearing on the agenda before or during the City Council’s consideration of that item. Each speaker will be limited to approximately three minutes. Please see “How to Submit Public Comments” above. a. Considering – the denial of a request from La Clinica for a six-month extension and expanded use of the $246,182 remaining in their American Rescue Plan Act grant allocation and require the return of the non-spent grant funds to the City’s General Fund. Report by Justin Ezell, Assistant City Manager.
9 CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b), 15262, 15273, 15378, and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065.
b. Considering – the following:
1. An overview of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (“MTC”) Transit-Oriented Communities (“TOC”) Policy and staff’s proposed work plan to increase compliance with the Policy;
2. Adoption of a Resolution committing to take steps toward achieving compliance with MTC's Transit-Oriented Communities (“TOC”) Policy as a condition for MTC to allocate discretionary funding for two TOC Planning and Implementation Grants for land use density and parking management, and authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate the land use density grant funds to reimbursable project number 2801 (Fund 402), and execute any necessary or appropriate agreements in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Report by Meredith Rupp, Principal Planner.
CEQA: Not a “project”/exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, and/or 15378.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence received at the City Council meeting will be listed here on the Annotated Agenda. a. Letter from Mayor to Secretary of Transportation re: Support for City's Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Application - June 18, 2025 b. Letter from City Manager to Secretary of Transportation RE: Support for the City's Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Application - June 16, 2025
7. REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Closed Session Announcements
City Manager or Staff Reports
Council Reports
8. ADJOURNMENT
Next Meeting: Regular Meeting
Date: 8/12/2025 6:30 PM
10 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
There is a 90-day limit for the filing of a challenge in the Superior Court to certain City administrative decisions and orders which require a hearing by law, the receipt of evidence, and the exercise of discretion. The 90-day limit begins on the date the decision is final (Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6). Further, if you challenge an action taken by the City Council in court, you may be limited by California law to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in the hearing or in a written correspondence delivered to the City Council prior to or at the hearing.
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