CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
Per City Council resolution under AB 361, members of the City Council, City staff/consultants, and the public will be able to participate either in-person* at
City Hall, 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
or remotely via Zoom.
*Due to social distancing requirements, limited seating is available in person; if capacity is reached, you may participate remotely via Zoom.*
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: 831 8348 3159
Passcode: 309137
The meeting ID and Passcode will change each meeting. See more information on Public Participation Options below.
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 1 September 12, 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
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.
Comments are generally limited to three minutes.
Public Participation Options
1)_ Watch the Meeting via Youtube Livestream at www.pleasanthillca.org/councilmeeting. 2) Submit Written Comments by 4 pm the Day of the Meeting to [email protected] (comments received by deadline will be provided to the City Council before the meeting). Please specify that the correspondence is for public comment at the Council meeting. 3) Make Public Comment During the Meeting
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 September 12, 2022
When the Mayor invites public comment (or public comments on specific agenda items), you may participate in one of the following three ways:
a. Via Zoom
Go to www.Zoom.us using your computer/smart device and enter the Meeting ID and Passcode provided near the top of this page. You are encouraged to turn on your camera/video with a blurred background during your public comment so the City Council and public can see you on screen. We ask that you state your name and city of residence for the record when you start your comments.
Please use the "Raise hand" feature in Zoom. You will be observing the meeting as an Attendee and will not be seen or heard until it is your turn to speak. You will be invited into the meeting as a Panelist and asked to speak when it is your turn.
Try to be in a room or space without a lot of background noise. Mute your microphone until it is your turn to speak.
Have a strong, reliable internet connection
a. Via Phone
Call (669) 900-6833 and enter the Meeting ID and Passcode. If connecting via telephone, press *9 to “raise your hand” to alert staff that you wish to speak. (Note that there may be multiple hearing items on the same agenda.)
Have a strong, reliable internet connection or cell phone signal. a. In Person
Members of the public may attend the meeting in person subject to the limited space available. You may speak on any matter within the City Council's jurisdiction. Please fill out a speaker's card, available at the entry to the Council Chambers, and turn it in to the City Clerk.
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 to the public in the City’s Public Records Portal at https://cityarchive.pleasanthillca.org/WebLink/ (click on City Council Agenda Packets) or by contacting the City Clerk at [email protected] or 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), City Council Meeting Agenda Page 3 September 12, 2022
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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Acknowledgement of Henry Rudnick as Honorary Mayor for a Day
3.2 Update on Pleasant Hill Library Programs
3.3 Proclamation Designating September as Hispanic and LatinX Heritage Month
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 Hosted via Teleconference on September 1, 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 agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
To provide public comments, 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 August 1, 2022
7.2 Approve Checks Dated: July 29, 2022; August 5, 2022; August 12, 2022; August 19, 2022; August 26, 2022; August 29, 2022; September 2, 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 Approve Appointment Recommendations to the Education Commission, Planning Commission and Traffic Safety Commission
7.6 Adopt Resolution No. ___-22 Amending the Adopted Credit Card and Electronic Payment Processing Charges and Directing Said Charges be Added to the Master Fee Schedule City Council Meeting Agenda Page 4 September 12, 2022
7.7 Adopt Resolution No. ___-22, Approving a Request for a Letter of Support for a Grant Application Submitted by Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) to California Department of Housing Community Development (HCD) for the Affordable Senior Housing Project at 490 Golf Club Road
7.8 Adopt Resolution No. ___-22 Authorizing a Request to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Allocation of 2022 Bridge Investment Program Grant Funds
7.9 Adopt Resolution No. ___-22 Authorizing the City Engineer to Submit a Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of 2022 One Bay Area Grant Funds and Authorizing the City to Partner with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority on a Countywide Multi-Agency Grant Proposal under the 2022 One Bay Area Grant Program
7.10 Adopt Resolution No. ___-22 Adopting the 2022 Local Roadway Safety Plan Final Report, Adopt Resolution No. ___-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Program Supplement Agreement No. 00000A074, and Adopt Resolution No. ___-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute State Master Agreement No. 04-5375S21 for State-Funded Projects
7.11 Adopt Resolution No.___-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Sable Computer, Inc. for the Purchase and Implementation of the Cohesity Backup and Data Protection Solution
7.12 Adopt Resolution No. ___-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Fund 30% of the Information Systems Technician Position from Measure K to Support the New Library
8. ACTION CALENDAR
8.1 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 October 3, 2022
8.2 Adopt Resolution No. ___-22 Awarding the Construction Contract for the 2022 Street Resurfacing Project No. PSC-01-22 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute A Construction Contract with MCK Services, Inc.
8.3 Adopt Resolution No. ___-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Park Engineering For Materials Testing and Construction Inspection Services for the 2022 Street Resurfacing Project No. PSC-01-22
8.4 Public Hearing and Introduce Ordinance No. ___ Amending Zoning Ordinance Regulations for Urban Lot Splits (Section 18.20.097) and Two-Unit Projects (Section 18.20.105) Related to Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA Exempt per Section 15061, subdivision (b)(3), and per Section 65852.21, subdivision (j), and Section 66411.7, subdivision (n).
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 5 September 12, 2022
8.5 Adopt Resolution No. ___-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with LCC Engineering and Surveying, Inc. for Engineering Services for the FY 2018/2020 Measure K Pedestrian and Bicycle Program
9. ADJOURNMENT
Next City Council Meeting: October 3, 2022