MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
October 3, 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 29, 2022, by Deputy City Clerk Juanita Davalos.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by “Mayor for the Day” Benjamin Harris.
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. CLOSED SESSION REPORT (IF ANY)
Janet Coleson, City Attorney, reported that there was no closed session report. Ms. Coleson said that this is a new item that will appear on agendas and will serve as a reminder to report on closed sessions when appropriate.
[Item 9.2 taken out of order]
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 Janet Coleson, City Attorney, requested to hear item 9.2 as the next agenda item.
Councilmembers did not object to hearing the item out of order. Councilmember Noack requested to reduce the number of continuances on this item.
Ms. Coleson explained that the Appellant’s attorney sent a letter requesting a final continuance to November 7, 2022.
Motion (Carlson/Noack) to Continue item 9.2 to November 7, 2022 with no further continuances, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
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4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Acknowledgement of Benjamin Harris as Honorary Mayor for a Day Mayor Harris introduced Benjamin Harris as the Honorary Mayor for a Day. Honorary Mayor Benjamin Harris assisted Mayor Michael Harris at the City Council meeting.
4.2 Proclamation Designating October 22 – 26, 2022 as “Diwali, the Festival of Lights”
Mayor Harris presented a proclamation to Lloyd Schine, Civic Action Commission Diversity Subcommittee Chair, declaring October 22 – 26, 2022 as Diwali, the Festival of Lights.
4.3 Introduction of Lindsey Dohlman, Education Commissioner; Brendan Cheney, Planning Commissioner; and Steve Weiss, Traffic Safety Commissioner Vice Mayor Flaherty introduced Brendan Cheney, the new Planning Commissioner, Steve Weiss, the new Traffic Safety Commissioner, and Lindsey Dohlman, the new Education Commissioner (who was not present).
5. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
June Catalano, City Manager, reported that:
The General Election will be held on November 8, 2022, and the deadline to register to vote is October 24, 2022; and
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.
6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
6.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
Mayor Harris reported his attendance at the 1st Annual Community Luncheon sponsored by Stay Pleasant Hill.
6.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Mayor Harris reported his participation at the 18th Annual Community Service Day held on September 24, 2022. He reported his attendance at the Tinkers & Thinkers Innovation Faire, and at the Sustainable Contra Costa Annual Awards Gala & Fundraiser.
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Vice Mayor Flaherty reported his participation at the 18th Annual Community Service Day, and at the Sustainable Contra Costa Annual Awards Gala and Fundraiser.
Councilmember Noack reported that she attended the same events as Mayor Harris.
Councilmember Rinn invited the public to attend the Rodgers Ranch Harvest Festival to be held on October 8, 2022.
Councilmember Carlson reported his participation at the 18th Annual Community Service Day.
He reported his attendance at the Sustainable Contra Costa Awards Gala & Fundraiser, the Rainbow Community Center grand opening, and at the viewing of the new Loaves and Fishes mobile food truck that was funded in part by the John Muir Community Health Foundation.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Harris opened public comment.
Henry Symons, Temporary Contra Costa County Bart Representative, announced closures between the Pleasant Hill and Concord stations for three upcoming weekends to conduct track work.
Mayor Harris closed public comment.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Noack/Carlson) to Approve all consent items, except for item 8.5 which was pulled for further discussion, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty (Abstain from item 8.1), Noack, Rinn, Harris
8.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of September 12, 2022
8.2 Approve Checks Dated: September 9, 2022; September 16, 2022; September 23, 2022
8.3 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
8.4 Approve Appointment Recommendations to the Civic Action Commission and Contra Costa County Library Commission
8.6 Adopt a Resolution No. 85-22, Amending a Previously Approved Affordable Housing Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) Modifying Times and Dates for Performance Related to 85 Woodsworth Lane (APN 150-150-071) City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 October 3, 2022
8.7 Adopt Resolution No. 86-22 Authorizing the Transfer and Budget of Measure K Funds for the 2022 Street Resurfacing Project No. PSC-01-22
8.8 Adopt Resolution No. 87-22 Authorizing the City Engineer to Request the U.S.
Department of Transportation for an Allocation of 2022 Reconnecting Communities Pilot Discretionary Program Grant Funds and Authorizing the City to Partner with Contra Costa County on a Joint-Agency Grant Proposal
8.9 Adopt Resolution No 88-22 to Approve and Record Parcel Map and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Charles Gonsalves, Craig Gonsalves, Kimberly Gonsalves, David Gonsalves and Charlene Gonsalves, for Minor Subdivision MS 22-227 (2161 Pleasant Hill Road)
8.5 Adopt Resolution No. 84-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Amend the Title and Rate of Pay for the City Clerk/Recorder Job Classification – Item Pulled from Consent
Vice Mayor Flaherty requested a staff report. Erika Mitchell, Human Resources & Risk Manager, provided the staff report.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve item 8.5, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
9. ACTION CALENDAR
9.1 Adopt Resolution No. 89-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Fund 30% of the Information Systems Technician Position from Measure K to Support the New Library
Ling King, Chief Technology Officer, delivered a presentation (via teleconference) regarding the funding of 30% of the Information Systems Technician position from Measure K funds in order for the City’s Information Technology Division to provide support to the new library.
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
9.3 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
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Troy Fujimoto, City Planner, introduced the item (via teleconference).
Haley Croffitt, Senior Planner, delivered a presentation (via teleconference) based on the City Council’s directions to staff 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.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Carlson/Noack) to Approve item 9.3, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
CAROL W. WU, CITY CLERK RECORDER