REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CONCORD CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
1950 PARKSIDE DRIVE
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA AND VARIOUS
TELEPHONIC/ELECTRONIC LOCATIONS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 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, October 28, 2025, with Mayor Obringer presiding. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Hoffmeister. 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, Laura Nakamura, Carlyn Obringer
STAFF PRESENT: Susanne Brown, City Attorney; Justin Ezell, Assistant City Manager; Monique Robinson, Deputy City Clerk; Will Tarbox, Director of Public Works; Greg Taylor, Director of Information Technology; Mark Bustillos, Chief of Police; James Nakayama, Police Captain; Colleen Awad, Community Relations Manager; Kylie Hicks-Carrera, Acting Budget & Treasury Officer
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
WHO ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL: Neal Berry, Danville; Natalie, Kay Saeyang
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Neal Berry, Danville, spoke of two properties located on Mount Diablo and Bonifacio streets.
Natalie requested that Concord join other cities in mutual aid regarding ICE activities.
Kay Saeyang spoke of a socially responsible investment policy.
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION – Italian American Heritage Month – October 2025
No public comment was received.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DISTRICT V UPDATE
No public comment was received.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PROJECT SECOND CHANCE AND PROCLAMATION – Dyslexia Awareness Month – October 2025
No public comment was received.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
No public comment was received.
City Council Minutes October 28, 2025
2 APPROVE MINUTES – October 14, 2025, Regular Meeting
A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Benavente to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2025, Regular meeting. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – Krisch & Company
A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Benavente to approve the second ]amendment to the Professional Services Agreement, Agreement No. 3536, with Krisch & Company for accounting services and financial support in the amount of $14,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $104,000 for the term of the agreement, 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.
APPROVE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – Robert Half International, Inc.
A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Benavente to approve the fifth amendment to the Professional Services Agreement, Agreement No 3328, with Robert Half International, Inc. for financial, accounting, and administrative services in the amount of $169,000 for a not-to-exceed amount of $530,000 for the term of the agreement (April 19, 2023 – June 30, 2026), and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
APPROVE PURCHASE OF VERKADA SECRUITY EQUIPMENT
A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Benavente to;
1. Approve the purchase of Verkada security equipment, including cameras, camera connectors, access control devices, duress hardware, installation, maintenance licenses, and associated Video Management Software Services from Assure MSP Inc. in an amount not to exceed $568,850, including a 10% contingency; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
2. Approve a related appropriation increase of $80,000 from the State Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund (Fund 112).
The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
CORRESPONDENCE
a. Agenda Item No. 2.a – Written Public Comment
b. Agenda Item No. 3.c – Project Second Chance PowerPoint Presentation
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Aliano and Vice Mayor Nakamura reported on the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference and Expo held October 8-10, 2025.
Councilmembers shared information on events and activities in which they participated in since the last meeting and commented on items of interest.
City Council Minutes October 28, 2025
3 ADJOURNMENT
By order of the Mayor, the meeting was adjourned on October 28, 2025, at 7:52 p.m. /s/
CARLYN S. OBRINGER
MAYOR
/s/
MONIQUE ROBINSON
DEPUTY CITY CLERK