REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CONCORD CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
1950 PARKSIDE DRIVE
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA AND VARIOUS
TELEPHONIC/ELECTRONIC LOCATIONS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
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, September 8, 2026, with Mayor Nakamura 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, Carlyn Obringer, Laura Nakamura
STAFF PRESENT: Jay Wilverding, City Manager; Tom Capriola, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Justin Ezell, Assistant City Manager; Monique Robinson, Interim City Clerk; Jeffrey Lara, Administrative Secretary; Greg Taylor, Director of Information Technology; Kit Jory, Director of Public Works; James Nakayama, Police
Captain; Lisa Agustin, Budget Officer; Himmat Bains, Senior Financial Analyst; Melisa Rea, Economic Development Manager; Jeff Rayos, Administrative Services Manager; Lee Lawrence, Police Officer
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
WHO ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL: Nancy Dougherty, Walnut Creek; Jima Monson, Rising Juntos; William Colin, Ivette Maruri, Concord; Lupe Tolento, Concord; Gaye McDuff, Concord; Gary Croshal, Concord; Micah Pearce, Concord; Mollie DeBrie, Concord; Amy Huey; Peter Bennett, Concord; Gwynne Gilson, Concord; Natalia; Tracy Duran; Sirena Saldivar, Concord
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Nancy Dougherty, Walnut Creek, expressed concern for the safety of the community.
Jima Monson, Rising Juntos, requested agendizing a discussion to include community input on the City of Concord's implementation of SB 580.
William Colin, expressed concern for the safety of the community.
Ivette Maruri, Concord, requested implementation of SB 580 requirements.
Lupe Tolento, Concord, spoke on SB 580.
Gaye McDuff, Concord, requested a non-cooperation ordinance.
Gary Croshal, Concord, expressed concerns about data sharing and SB 580.
Micah Pearce, Concord, expressed concern for the safety of the community.
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2 Mayor Nakamura continued the public comment period to the end of the meeting.
PRESENTATION
UPDATE ON 4TH OF JULY IN CONCORD
No public comment was received.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
No public comment was received.
APPROVE MINUTES – August 25, 2026, Regular Meeting
A motion was made by Benavente and seconded by Aliano to approve the minutes from the August 25, 2026, Regular Meeting. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-2 – Amending the Concord Municipal Code Title 3 Revenue and Finance A motion was made by Benavente and seconded by Aliano to adopt Ordinance No. 26-2 entitled, “An Ordinance Amending the Concord Municipal Code Title 3 Revenue and Finance, Chapter 3.10 (Purchasing). The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO LICENSE AGREEMENT – Pacific Plaza Imports, Inc.
A motion was made by Benavente and seconded by Aliano to approve an amendment to a license agreement with Pacific Imports, Inc., increasing the temporary right to park by an additional five vehicles at the City of Concord Civic Center Parkside Drive parking lot, 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 AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – R3 Consulting, Inc.
This item was pulled from consideration on the Consent Calendar by Mollie DeBrie, Concord.
A motion was made by Benavente and seconded by Aliano to approve the third amendment to a professional services agreement with R3 Consulting, Inc., to provide additional solid waste professional and technical services, increasing the contract amount to an amount not-to-exceed $160,000 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.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-57 – California Franchise Tax Board A motion was made by Benavente and seconded by Aliano to adopt Resolution No. 26-57 entitled, “A Resolution Authorizing a Non-Financial Reciprocal Agreement with the California Franchise Tax Board for Exchange of Business License Tax Data and Authorizing the Director of Finance to Execute a Non- Financial Reciprocal Agreement with the California Franchise Tax Board (“FTB”) for the exchange of business license tax data for a term beginning January 1, 2027, or the date of adoption of this resolution, whichever is later, through December 31, 2029, subject to approval by the City Attorney.” The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-58 – Accepting and Appropriating Grant Funding from California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)
A motion was made by Benavente and seconded by Aliano to adopt Resolution No. 26-58 entitled, “ A Resolution Accepting and Appropriating Grant Funding from the California Office of Traffic City Council Minutes September 8, 2026
3 Safety (OTS) in the Amount of $270,000 for Select Traffic Enforcement and Appropriation of Funds and Approval for Use for the City’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program.” The motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
CORRESPONDENCE
a. Agenda Item No. 2.a – Written Public Comment and Benched Correspondence. b. Agenda Item No. 5.a – Letter to Regional Director, U.S. Economic Development Administration, re: Support for the Local Advanced Manufacturing and New Commercial Hub-LAUNCH dated August 25, 2026.
c. Agenda Item No. 5.b – Letter to Honorable Quirk-Silva re: AB 956 (Auirk-Silva) Accessory Dwelling Units: Ministerial Approval: Single-Family Dwellings Notice of Opposition (as of 5/27/26) dated August 27, 2026.
d. Letter to Assemblymember Wilson re: AB: AB 1621 (Wilson) Planning and Zoning Law: Postentitlement Phase Permits: Housing Accountability Act. Notice of Opposition (as of 6/3/26) dated August 27, 2026.
e. Agenda Item No. 2.a – Benched Written Public Comment f. Agenda Item No. 4.d – Benched Correspondence
g. Agenda Item No. 2.a – Correspondence received after 3 p.m. h. Agenda Item No. 5.a - Correspondence received at the meeting by Lupe Tolento
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CONTINUED
Amy Huey, requested the City Council make Concord an ICE-free city and implement the requirements of SB5 580
Peter Carver Bennett, Concord, spoke of his losses.
Gwynne Gilson, Concord, spoke on Flock cameras.
Natalia, Concord, expressed concern for the safety of the community.
Tracy Duran, spoke on SB 580.
Sirena Saldivar, Concord, spoke on SB 580.
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 September 8, 2026, at 7:40 p.m. /s/
LAURA M. NAKAMURA
MAYOR
/s/
MONIQUE ROBINSON
INTERIM CITY CLERK