MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
June 27, 2022
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Mayor Harris called a Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:01 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 24, 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
None
4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
June Catalano, City Manager, reported that:
The City received questions about Juneteenth celebrations and the Diversity Commission, in collaboration with the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District, created a Juneteenth display at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center; the City Council also issued a Juneteenth proclamation to the Civic Action Commission on June 6, 2022; and the Civic Action Commission and the Diversity Commission welcome ideas from the public on how to honor Juneteenth in the future;
The Pleasant Hill 4th of July Commission is hosting a full day of events which include a 5K run, a party in Pleasant Hill Park, a parade through downtown Pleasant Hill, and an evening fireworks display at College Park High School to celebrate the Independence Day; and
Applications are available for projects for Community Service Day to be held on September 24, 2022.
5. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Mayor Harris stated that the City Council had adjourned from a closed session and that there was nothing to report.
5.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
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Mayor Harris noted the event was not at the City’s expense, but he attended the League of California Cities East Bay Division Bocce Tournament.
5.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Mayor Harris reported his attendance at the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee meeting.
Vice Mayor Flaherty reported his attendance at the annual Association of Bay Area Government’s General Assembly held on June 17, 2022.
Mayor Harris reported that he was interviewed by Shawn Hanley, who is earning his Eagle Scout merit badge, on the subject of homelessness.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Harris opened public comment.
Mayor Harris reported that the City Council received two written public comments from Annie Wright, Animal Rights Coalition, and one email signed from a “Concerned Citizen” regarding Consent Calendar Item 7.7.
Charlette (no last name given), spoke about her experiences with the Contra Costa Animal Services Department and other local agencies concerning an injured deer on the roadway.
Peter Wilson was unable to connect via Zoom to make a public comment. Mayor Harris allowed Mr. Wilson to make a public comment after item 8.1 was heard. Mr. Wilson’s comment was regarding the Contra Costa Animal Services Department.
Mayor Harris closed public comment.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve all consent items excluding item 7.7, which was pulled for further discussion, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
7.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of June 6, 2022
7.2 Approve Checks Dated: June 3, 10, & 17, 2022
7.3 Update on Contra Costa Transportation Authority and TRANSPAC
7.4 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
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7.5 Approve Appointment Recommendations to the Diversity Commission, Education Commission, and Library Commission
7.6 Adopt Resolution No. 43-22 Establishing the Proposition 4 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution for the Fiscal Year 2022/2023
7.8 Adopt Resolution No. 45-22 Authorizing the City Engineer to Request to the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Allocation of Funds on a State Grant to Develop a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and Resolution No. 46-22 Authorizing the City Engineer to Issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Solicit Professional Engineering Services to Prepare a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP)
7.7 Adopt Resolution No. 44-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Updated Agreement and Side Letter Agreement with the Contra Costa County Animal Services Department and Rescinding Resolution No. 32-06 – Item Pulled from Consent
Councilmember Noack said that the Side Letter Agreement issued by the Contra Costa County Animal Services Department (Animal Services) clarifies the ambiguities of Section 13.d of the updated agreement between the City and Animal Services.
Janet Coleson, City Attorney, summarized negotiations with Animal Services regarding the Side Letter Agreement.
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve item 7.7, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
8. PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
8.1 Adopt Resolution No. 47-22 Approving Diablo Vista Water System 2022 Drought Management Plan
Ann James, Maintenance Superintendent, delivered a presentation to consider approval of the Diablo Vista Water Systems (DVWS) 2022 Drought Management Plan, adopted by the DVWS Board in response to the Contra Costa Water District’s (CCWD) temporary drought surcharge that was approved on June 15, 2022.
Phil Williamson, DVWS Board Member (via Zoom), and Domenic Debellis, CCWD, were present to answer questions.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
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Motion (Noack/Flaherty) to Approve item 8.1, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
8.2 Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution No. 48-22 Approving the Engineer’s Report, Confirming Diagram and Assessment and Ordering Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in Assessment District No. 20 (Commercial Landscaping and Lighting)
8.3 Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution No. 49-22 Approving the Engineer’s Report, Confirming Diagram and Assessment, and Ordering Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in Assessment District No. 22
Items 8.2 and 8.3 were heard together, and then voted upon separately.
Danielle Habr, Principal Management Analyst/City Clerk, introduced items 8.2 and 8.3 to consider approval of the Engineer’s Report, confirming the diagram and assessment, and ordering the level of assessments for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 for Assessment District No. 20 and No. 22, respectively.
Ms. Habr introduced Rick Clark of Harris & Associates, who delivered the presentation regarding each assessment district and their financial information.
No one from the public spoke on either item.
Motion (Rinn/Flaherty) to Approve item 8.2, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
Motion (Rinn/Flaherty) to Approve item 8.3, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
8.4 Adopt Resolution No. 50-22 Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a 12-month Pilot Operating Agreement with Bird Rides, Inc. to Operate Electric Scooters within the City of Pleasant Hill
Ethan Bindernagel, Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager, stated that he provided an updated version of the Operating Agreement with Bird Rides, Inc. to Councilmembers and the public which included an extra signature line for a Bird Rides, Inc. representative and contact information.
Mr. Bindernagel delivered a presentation on the item. Mike Butler, Bird Rides, Inc., was present and answered questions from Councilmembers.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
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Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve item 8.4, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
Mayor Harris called for a recess at 8:30 p.m.
Mayor Harris reconvened the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
9. ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
9.1 Adopt Resolution No. 51-22 Approving the Changes to the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Master Fee Schedule
Erick Cheung, Finance Manager, introduced the item to consider approval of the changes to the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Master Fee Schedule (MFS).
Ross Yangwas, Accountant, provided a presentation regarding the MFS and the annual Consumer Price Index adjustment impacting the MFS for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Flaherty/Noack) to Approve item 9.1, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
9.2 Adopt Resolution No. 52-22 Approving the FY 2022/2023 through FY 2023/2024 Biennial Budget and Resolution No. 53-22 Amendments to FY 2021/2022 Erick Cheung, Finance Manager, introduced the item to consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 through Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Biennial Budget and amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Noack/Flaherty) to Approve item 9.2, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
9.3 Consideration of Resolution No. 54-22 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, provided a report on the item.
Andrew Kalinowski, Pleasant Hill Interim City Treasurer, made a public comment.
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Motion (Noack/Flaherty) to Approve item 9.3, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 9:33 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, July 11, 2022, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
CAROL W. WU, CITY CLERK RECORDER