MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
August 1, 2022
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Mayor Harris called a Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 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 July 28, 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 Award of Appreciation to Jack Noyes for Service on the Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District (CPHHCD) Grant Committee from 2012-2022, and Introduction of New CPHHCD Grant Committee Member Patricia Tanquary Mayor Harris presented an award of appreciation to outgoing committee member, Jack Noyes.
Vice Mayor Flaherty introduced incoming committee member, Patricia Tanquary.
3.2 Introduction of Reappointed Library Commissioners Katherine Bracken (Primary) and Julia Dozier (Alternate)
Vice Mayor Flaherty introduced Katherine Bracken (Primary) and Julia Dozier (Alternate), the reappointed Library Commissioners.
3.3 Award of Appreciation to Tracy Ervin-Lowery for Service on the Education Commission from 2011 – 2022
Mayor Harris presented an award of appreciation to outgoing Education Commissioner, Tracy Ervin-Lowery.
3.4 Proclamation Designating August 31, 2022 as Overdose Awareness Day Mayor Harris presented a proclamation to Mariella Sanding, Contra Costa County MEDS Coalition, declaring August 31, 2022 as Overdose Awareness Day.
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4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
June Catalano, City Manager, reported that:
National Night Out will be held on August 2, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; The Pleasant Hill Local Government Academy will begin on August 25, 2022; The Commission on Aging, in partnership with the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District, will offer an in person workshop on “Aging in Place” on August 17, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; and
The band “Cut Loose” will be featured at the Summer Concert by the Lake to be held on August 7, 2022.
5. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
5.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
Mayor Harris and Councilmember Carlson reported their attendance at the League of California Cities East Bay Division meeting.
5.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Mayor Harris reported his participation as a panelist at the Community Conversation: Youth and Mental Health sponsored by the Civic Action Commission.
Mayor Harris, Vice Mayor Flaherty, and Councilmembers Carlson, Noack and Rinn, reported their attendance at the grand opening for the new Pleasant Hill Library held on July 30, 2022. The Councilmembers acknowledged the efforts of the parties that worked on the new library project and on the grand opening event.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Harris opened public comment.
Jim Bonato, Pleasant Hill, commented on the evolution of the City, and thanked the current Councilmembers and their predecessors.
Mayor Harris closed public comment.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Rinn/Carlson) 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 July 11, 2022
7.2 Approve Checks Dated: July 15, 2022; July 22, 2022
7.3 Accept 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
7.5 Adopt Resolution No. 60-22 Designating Councilmember Ken Carlson as a Voting Delegate at the League of California Cities Annual Conference from September 7- 9 in Long Beach, California
7.6 Adopt Resolution No. 61-22 Approving and Authorizing the City Engineer to Record Final Map and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Subdivision Agreement with CDP PH Holding LLC for Subdivision 9520 (401 Taylor Boulevard)
7.7 Adopt Resolution No. 62-22 Authorizing a Request to the State of California, Department of Transportation for the Allocation of 2022 Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 11 Grant Funds
7.8 Adopt Resolution No. 63-22 Authorizing a Request to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Allocation of 2022 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program Funds
7.9 Adopt Resolution No. 64-22 Authorizing a Request to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the allocation of 2022 Reconnecting Communities Pilot Discretionary Grant Program Funds
7.10 Adopt Resolution No. 65-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Advanced Mobility Group to Prepare a Local Roadway Safety Plan
7.11 Adopt Resolution No. 66-22 Authorizing a Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of 2002 One Bay Area Grant (Cycle 3) Funds
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7.12 Adopt Resolution No. 67-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Sunny Neon, Inc. for the Purchase and Replacement of LED Panels for the LED Sign at City Hall
7.13 Approve Letter Supporting AB 988 (Bauer-Kahan) The Miles Hall Lifeline and Suicide Prevention Act
7.14 Adopt Resolution No. 68-22 Approving Amendments to the Authorized American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Projects and Programs
8. PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
8.1 Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution No. 69-22 Approving a Development Plan Permit & Architectural Review Permit Amendment (PLN 18-0198) for the Cambria Hotel Project Including Site Improvements at 3131 and 3195 North Main Street and 1531 Oak Park Boulevard (Assessor Parcel Numbers 170-092-050, 054, 055, 057, 058, 059)
Troy Fujimoto, City Planner, delivered a presentation on the proposed request concerning the Cambria Hotel project.
Andrew Wood, Stratus Development and Applicant, explained the project timeline.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Noack/Carlson) to Approve item 8.1, as amended, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
8.2 Adopt Resolution No. 70-22 Authorizing a First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Design Services with Ruggeri-Jensen-Azar for the Diablo Vista Water System 12” Main Replacement Phase II Project Ann James, Maintenance Superintendent, delivered a presentation on Phase II of the Diablo Vista Water System 12 inch water main replacement project.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Carlson/Flaherty) to Approve item 8.2, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
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8.3 Adopt Resolution No.71-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Swinerton Management and Consulting for Project, Construction, and Project Management Services and Resolution No. 72-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson for Architectural and Design Services for the New Library
Ananthan Kanagasundaram, City Engineer, delivered a presentation on the provisions of the Fourth Amendment to the professional services agreement with Swinerton Management and Consulting; and the Fifth Amendment to the professional services agreement with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson for the new library project.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve item 8.3, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
8.4 Approve Letter Opposing SB 932 (Portantino) General plans: Circulation Element:
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans
Ananthan Kanagasundaram, City Engineer, delivered a presentation on SB 932(Portantino) and explained staff’s recommendation to oppose the bill.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Carlson/Rinn) to Approve item 8.4, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
8.5 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 September 12, 2022
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, September 12, 2022, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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CAROL W. WU, CITY CLERK RECORDER