CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MAY 16, 2022
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
VIA TELECONFERENCING
Watch on YouTube at: www.pleasanthillca.org/councilmeeting To provide comments via teleconference, click on the meeting link and enter the meeting ID and Passcode:
Meeting link: www.zoom.us
Meeting ID: 865 4619 9025
Passcode: 921018
The meeting ID and Passcode will change each meeting. See more information on Public Participation Options below.
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 1 May 16, 2022
City Offices, 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Telephone (925) 671-5267 MAYOR MICHAEL G. HARRIS COUNCILMEMBER KEN CARLSON
VICE MAYOR TIMOTHY FLAHERTY COUNCILMEMBER SUE NOACK
COUNCILMEMBER MATTHEW RINN
The meeting will be held via teleconference as allowed pursuant to City Council resolution. Options for observing the meeting and participating in public comment are provided below.
Public Communication. The public is welcome to address the City Council on items on the Consent Calendar or other items not listed on the agenda but within the Council’s jurisdiction during the general Public Comment period. There is an opportunity for the public to comment on other agenda items at the time they are discussed.
Public Participation Options
1) Watch the Meeting via Youtube Livestream
Watch the meeting live on YouTube at: www.pleasanthillca.org/councilmeeting. 2) Submit Written Comments Before the Meeting
Send written comments to [email protected] (comments received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be provided to the City Council before the meeting). 3) If You Wish to Make a Public Comment During the Meeting When the Mayor invites the public for general comment or comments on specific agenda items, please use the "Raise hand" feature in Zoom (or press *9 if connecting via telephone only) which will alert staff that you wish to speak, and you will be invited to speak when it is your turn. Note that there may be multiple hearing items on the same agenda. There are two ways to join the meeting and make a public comment during the meeting:
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 May 16, 2022
a. Go to www.Zoom.us using your computer and entering the Meeting ID and Passcode provided near the top of this page. You will be placed into the meeting as an Attendee. You will not be seen or heard until it is your turn to speak.
b. Or by calling (669) 900-6833 and enter the Meeting ID and Passcode. Dial *9 to virtually “Raise Hand” in Zoom
We ask that you state your name and city of residence for the record when you start your comments.
When you are making a Public Comment during the meeting, please:
1) Try to be in a room or space without a lot of background noise. 2) Mute your microphone until it is your turn to speak, then mute your speakers while speaking. 3) Have a strong, reliable internet connection or cell phone signal.
If, due to a disability, a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 24 hours in advance of the meeting at (925) 671-5221 or via California Relay at 711.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk’s office at [email protected] or calling 925-671-5221.
City Council Meeting Recordings and Broadcasts.
Recorded City Council meetings are broadcast on Comcast Channel 28, Wave Channel 1029, and AT&T UVerse Channel 99 on the Wednesday following the meeting. Video recordings are generally available within 48 hours of the meeting, and may be viewed on the City’s website at www.pleasanthillca.org/MeetingVideos and selecting “City Council” from the meeting groups.
Agendas are Available for Review on the City Hall official noticing bulletin board (100 Gregory Lane), at the Pleasant Hill Police Department (330 Civic Drive), the Pleasant Hill Senior Center (233 Gregory Lane), and on the City’s website at www.pleasanthillca.org/agendas. Agenda packets will be available to the public on the City’s website at the same time as they are made available to the City Council.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Award of Appreciation to David Mascaro for Service on the Planning Commission 2002-2022
3.2 Introduction of Jihawna Johnson, Planning Commissioner; and Reintroduction of Lydia Gali, Education Commissioner
3.3 Update on Contra Costa Transportation Authority Programs and Projects by Timothy Haile
3.4 Proclamation Designating May as Mental Health Awareness Month City Council Meeting Agenda Page 3 May 16, 2022
4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
(Brief updates on pending City business without discussion by the City Council.)
5. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
5.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense (A) Contra Costa Mayors Conference held via Teleconference on May 5, 2022 (B) Other Meetings Attended at City Expense
5.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
The public is welcome at this time to address the City Council on items on the Consent Calendar or other items not listed on the agenda but within the Council’s jurisdiction. There is an opportunity for the public to comment on other agenda items at the time they are discussed.
Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. To participate in the teleconferenced meeting, please see the Public Participation Options above.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed under “Consent Calendar” are considered by the Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate Council discussion of these items unless requested by a Councilmember prior to the time Council votes on the motion to adopt.
7.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of May 2, 2022
7.2 Approve Checks Dated: April 29, 2022; May 6, 2022
7.3 Reaffirm Resolution No. 33-22 Approving Continued Teleconferenced, Hybrid or In-Person Meetings of All City Legislative Bodies Pursuant to the Provisions of AB 361
7.4 Adopt Resolution No. ___-22 Approving Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and to Provide for Public Hearing and Notice in Assessment District No. 20 for Fiscal Year 2022/2023
7.5 Adopt Resolution No. ___-22 Approving Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and to Provide for Public Hearing and Notice in Assessment District No. 22 for Fiscal Year 2022/2023
7.6 Approve the Mayor Sending a Letter of Support for the Contra Costa Transportation Authority 680 Forward Grant Application
8. PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
8.1 Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution No. ___-22 Approving a Preferred Land Use Alternative for the Preparation of the Update of the General Plan and Housing Element
8.2 Adopt a Resolution No. ___-22 Authorizing a Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of 2023 Active Transportation Program (Cycle 6) Funds
9. ADJOURNMENT
Next City Council Meeting: June 6, 2022