MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
September 12, 2022
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Mayor Harris called a Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 PM, complete proceedings of which were electronically recorded. The meeting was a hybrid of both in person and teleconferenced attendees. The meeting agenda was posted on the City Hall outdoor bulletin board at 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA on September 8, 2022, by Deputy City Clerk Juanita Davalos.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Henry Rudnick.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Michael G. Harris Mayor Present
Timothy M. Flaherty Vice Mayor Absent
Ken Carlson Councilmember Present via teleconference
Sue Noack Councilmember Present
Matthew Rinn Councilmember Present
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Acknowledgement of Henry Rudnick as Honorary Mayor for a Day Mayor Harris introduced Henry Rudnick as the Honorary Mayor for a Day. Honorary Mayor Rudnick assisted Mayor Harris at the City Council meeting.
3.2 Update on Pleasant Hill Library Programs
Patrick Remer, Senior Community Library Manager, delivered a presentation on the grand opening of the Pleasant Hill Library and provided updates on library events.
3.3 Proclamation Designating September as Hispanic and LatinX Heritage Month Mayor Harris presented a proclamation to Anthony Garcia, Civic Action Commissioner, declaring September as Hispanic and LatinX Heritage Month.
4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
June Catalano, City Manager, reported that:
The Commission on Aging, in partnership with the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District will offer an in person workshop on “Aging in Place” on October 12, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.;
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Vote by Mail ballots for the November 8, 2022 General Election will be mailed on September 29, 2022 and the deadline to register to vote is October 24, 2022; and Light Up the Night will be held on November 16, 2022.
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
Mayor Harris reported his virtual attendance at the Contra Costa Mayors Conference held on August 4, 2022 and September 1, 2022.
(B) Other Meetings Attended at City Expense
Councilmember Carlson reported his attendance at the League of California Cities Annual Conference held in Long Beach, California.
5.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Councilmember Noack reported her attendance at the final Summer Concert by the Lake held on September 4, 2022. Councilmember Noack expressed appreciation to the Civic Action Commission and Geoff Gillette, Community Relations Manager, for their work on the Summer Concerts by the Lake. Councilmember Noack announced that the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce will host a golf tournament on October 10, 2022.
Councilmember Carlson reported his attendance at Mayor Harris’ 80th birthday celebration.
Councilmember Rinn reported his attendance at the Summer Concerts by the Lake, and commented on the September 11th commemorative observations throughout the City.
Mayor Harris reported his attendance at National Night Out; the grand opening of the Youth Homes Thrift Shop; and a Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce mixer.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Harris opened public comment.
Anthony Garcia, Civic Action Commission, expressed appreciation for supporting the Summer Concerts by the Lake.
Durriya Syed, California Department of Insurance, provided information regarding low cost insurance programs for Californians.
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Mayor Harris closed public comment.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve all consent items, except for item 7.12 which was continued, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Noack, Rinn, Harris
ABSENT: Flaherty
Councilmember Noack requested a presentation on item 7.10 to be scheduled at a later date.
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. 73-22 Amending the Adopted Credit Card and Electronic Payment Processing Charges and Directing Said Charges be Added to the Master Fee Schedule
7.7 Adopt Resolution No. 74-22, 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. 75-22 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. 76-22 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
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7.10 Adopt Resolution No. 77-22 Adopting the 2022 Local Roadway Safety Plan Final Report, Adopt Resolution No. 78-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Program Supplement Agreement No. 00000A074, and Adopt Resolution No. 79- 22 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute State Master Agreement No. 04- 5375S21 for State-Funded Projects
7.11 Adopt Resolution No. 80-22 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 -Item is continued to October 3, 2022
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. 81-22 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.
Ann James, Maintenance Superintendent, delivered a presentation (via teleconference) on the professional services agreement with MCK Services, Inc. in connection with services for the 2022 Street Resurfacing Project No. PSC-01-22.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve item 8.2, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Noack, Rinn, Harris
ABSENT: Flaherty
8.3 Adopt Resolution No. 82-22 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. PSC01-22 Ann James, Maintenance Superintendent, delivered a presentation (via teleconference) on the professional services agreement with Park Engineering in connection with inspection services for the 2022 Street Resurfacing Project No. PSC-01-22.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
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Motion (Carlson/Rinn) to Approve item 8.3, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Noack, Rinn, Harris
ABSENT: Flaherty
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
Troy Fujimoto, City Planner, introduced the item (via teleconference).
Haley Croffitt, Senior Planner, delivered a presentation (via teleconference) on amending an ordinance regarding the City’s zoning regulations for urban lot splits and two-unit projects on single-family residential lots in response to Senate Bill 9.
Ryan Stager, Best Best & Krieger, answered questions (via teleconference) posed by Councilmembers.
Jaime Yau, Pleasant Hill, spoke on this item during Public Comment.
Councilmembers provided directions to staff as stated on this record and requested that this item be continued to October 3, 2022.
8.5 Adopt Resolution No. 83-22 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
Ananthan Kanagasundaram, City Engineer, delivered a presentation (via teleconference) on the provisions to the First Amendment to the professional services agreement with LCC Engineering and Surveying, Inc. for the FY 2018/2020 Measure K Pedestrian and Bicycle Program.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve item 8.5, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Noack, Rinn, Harris
ABSENT: Flaherty
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, October 3, 2022, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
CAROL W. WU, CITY CLERK RECORDER