MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
June 6, 2022
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Mayor Harris called a Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:02 PM via teleconference, complete proceedings of which were electronically recorded. The meeting agenda was posted on the City Hall outdoor bulletin board at 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA on June 2, 2022, by Deputy City Clerk Juanita Davalos.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Michael G. Harris Mayor Present
Timothy M. Flaherty Vice Mayor Present
Ken Carlson Councilmember Present
Sue Noack Councilmember Present
Matthew Rinn Councilmember Present
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Introduction of New Commission on Aging Commissioners Marion Gizzi and John Stoner
Vice Mayor Flaherty introduced Marion Gizzi, and John Stoner, the new Commission on Aging Commissioners
3.2 Presentation of the Activities of the Education Commission Jennifer Andersen, Education Commission Chair, provided a presentation on the Education Commission’s activities.
3.3 Award of Appreciation to Education Commissioners – Jessica Clark (2018-2022); Marni Dyer (2018-2022); and Linda Waters (2011-2022)
Mayor Harris presented awards of appreciation to outgoing Education Commissioners Jessica Clark, Marni Dyer, and Linda Waters.
3.4 Presentation on the Diversity Commission Inclusion Program Brianna Shahvar, Diversity Commission, introduced fellow Commissioner David Hendrickson, and both provided a presentation on the Diversity Commission’s new Inclusion Program, Everyone Belongs.
3.5 Proclamation Declaring June 19, 2022 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day Mayor Harris presented a proclamation to Lloyd Schine, Civic Action Commission Diversity Subcommittee Chair, declaring June 19, 2022 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Pleasant Hill.
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4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
June Catalano, City Manager, reported that:
Election Day is June 7, 2022 and ballot boxes are located at City Hall, the County Office of Education, and the Pleasant Hill Community Center; and the Commission on Aging, in partnership with the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District, will offer an in person workshop on “A Safe Place to Talk: Sharing Your Concerns” on July 7, 2022 from 11 am to Noon.
5. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
5.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
(A) Contra Costa Mayors Conference held Teleconference on June 2, 2022 Mayor Harris reported his attendance at the Contra Costa Mayors Conference. (B) Other Meetings Attended at City Expense
Mayor Harris noted the meeting was not at the City’s expense, but he attended the League of California Cities East Bay Division meeting.
5.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Vice Mayor Flaherty thanked the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce for a successful Art, Wine & Music Festival. Vice Mayor Flaherty announced that the Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert series began on May 29, 2022. He also encouraged the public to vote on Election Day, and to attend the Off the Grid/Golden State Warriors watch party to be held on June 8, 2022.
Concilmember Carlson thanked the Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission for their work on the Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert series. Councilmember Carlson reported his attendance at the Memorial Day observation at the Soldier’s Memorial Monument Mayor Harris reported his attendance at the Memorial Day observation with Councilmember Carlson and Congressman Mark Desaulnier; the Art, Wine & Music Festival; and Off the Grid.
Mayor Harris reported his participation as the Emcee for the first Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert held on May 29, 2022.
Mayor Harris remarked on the significance of June 6th as D-Day. Mayor Harris announced that he will not seek re-election to the City Council and of his intention to retire at the end of his term in December 2022.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Harris opened public comment.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Harris closed public comment.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Noack/Rinn to Approve all consent items, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
7.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of May 16, 2022
7.2 Approve Checks Dated: May 13, 2022; May 20, 2022; May 27, 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 Approve Appointment Recommendation to the Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Card District Grant Advisory Committee
7.5 Adopt Resolution No. 39-22 Regarding the Conduct of the Municipal Election to be Held November 8, 2022
7.6 Adopt Resolution No. 40-22 to Identify the FY 2022/2023 Street Resurfacing Project (Arterial/Collector Street List) for the Expenditure of Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Funds of Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
7.7 Adopt Resolution No. 41- 22 Authorizing Signatures for Withdrawal of City Funds and Rescinding Resolution No. 77-21
8. ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
8.1 Adopt Resolution No. ___-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Updated Agreement with the Contra Costa County Animal Services Department and Rescinding Resolution No. 32-06
Danielle Habr, Principal Management Analyst, City Clerk, introduced the item to consider approval of a new service agreement between the City of Pleasant Hill and Contra Costa County (“County”) Animal Services Department (“Animal Services”) to clearly define the services that Animal Services would provide to the City, and the increase in per capita fees to achieve a balanced budget between County revenue and service expenses. Ms. Habr introduced Beth Ward, County City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 June 6, 2022
Animal Services Director, who provided a presentation regarding the history of County Animal Services and described the proposed agreement.
Item 8.1 was continued to the next City Council Meeting scheduled for June 27, 2022 with direction to staff to provide further clarification on Section 13.d of the agreement. No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Noack/Flaherty) to Continue item 8.1, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
8.2 Consideration of Resolution No. ___-22 Calling for a Ballot Measure to Ask Voters Whether the Position of Pleasant Hill City Treasurer Should be Elective or Appointive
Danielle Habr, Principal Management Analyst, City Clerk, introduced the item and answered questions from Councilmembers.
Item 8.2 was continued to the June 27, 2022 City Council meeting with direction to staff to research and return with information on the costs to appoint versus elect a City Treasurer, and the timing of when other local cities moved to the appointment of their City Treasurer positions. No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Carlson/Noack) to Continue item 8.2, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
9. PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
9.1 Adopt Resolution No. 42-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a New Lease Agreement with the County of Contra Costa for Operation of the New City Library Building at 2 Monticello Avenue
Ananthan Kanagasundaram, City Engineer, introduced the item to consider approval of a new lease and service agreement between the City and Contra Costa County (“County”) concerning the new City library location. Allison McKee, County Librarian, was present to answer questions.
Item 9.1 was approved; no one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Noack/Harris) to Approve item 9.1, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
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9.2 Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution No. __-22 to Deny an Appeal and Uphold the Decision of the Planning Commission to Deny a Reasonable Accommodation Request (PLN 21-0497) for an Accessory Structure within Setback Area and a Fence/Gate Exceeding Allowable Heights at 406 Kahrs Avenue Item is continued to the meeting of August 1, 2022
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Harris stated that the City Council had adjourned from a closed session and that there was nothing to report.
Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m. in honor of the World War II D-Day veterans.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, June 27, 2022, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
CAROL W. WU, CITY CLERK RECORDER