MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
October 17, 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 October 13, 2022, by Deputy City Clerk Juanita Davalos.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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 on July 21, 2022, the City Council unanimously voted to opt-out of a proposed settlement agreement in the class action lawsuit of the City of Long Beach vs. Monsanto regarding PCB contamination. Ms. Coleson also reported that at this evening’s Closed Session meeting, the City Council unanimously voted to authorize the City Manager to enter into a legal services agreement with the law firm of Sher Edling LLP regarding any PCB contamination issues.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Introduction of New Civic Action Commissioner John Stephens Vice Mayor Flaherty introduced John Stephens, the new Civic Action Commissioner.
4.2 Proclamation Committing to Continue to Support Elections that are Safe, Free and Fair
Mayor Harris presented a proclamation to Councilmember Carlson and Renee Zeimer, Coalition of Democracy Defenders. Councilmember Carlson and Ms. Zeimer made remarks regarding safe, free and fair elections.
5. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
June Catalano, City Manager, announced that this is the last City Council meeting that Pleasant Hill Police Chief Bryan Hill will attend as he is retiring from the police department. Ms.
Catalano spoke of Chief Hill’s accomplishments. Councilmembers expressed their appreciation to Chief Hill for his service to the City. Chief Hill expressed his appreciation to the City and Councilmembers for supporting the police department.
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6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
6.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
(A) Contra Costa Mayors Conference Hosted via Teleconference on October 6, 2022
Mayor Harris reported his virtual attendance at the Contra Costa Mayors Conference held on October 6, 2022.
(B) Other Meetings Attended at City Expense
None
6.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Mayor Harris reminded the public about the upcoming General Election to be held on November 8, 2002 and urged the public to vote. Mayor Harris summarized the local issues on the ballot.
Councilmember Carlson reported his attendance at the Pleasant Hill City Council Candidate Forum held on October 4, 2022 and at the College Park High School Homecoming game.
Councilmember Carlson reported his participation at the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament held on October 10, 2022.
Councilmember Noack reported her participation at the Pleasant Hill City Council Candidate Forum and at the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce mixer. Councilmember Noack thanked the City for the flowers in honor of her mother.
Vice Mayor Flaherty encouraged the public to vote in the upcoming General Election to be held on November 8, 2022. Vice Mayor Flaherty reminded the public of the local issues on the ballot.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Harris opened public comment.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Harris closed public comment.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Rinn/Flaherty) to Approve all consent items, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
8.1 Approve Checks Dated: September 30,2022; October 07,2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 October 17, 2022
8.2 Adopt Ordinance No. 957 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
8.3 Adopt Resolution No. 90-22 Authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager to Execute a Successor Compensation Plan and Approving the Accompanying Salary Schedule for the City of Pleasant Hill Management Group
8.4 Adopt Resolution No. 91-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGACBuy) and Accompanying Purchase Order with Motorola Solutions Inc. for the Purchase of Portable and Vehicle Radios for the Pleasant Hill Police Department
9. ACTION CALENDAR
9.1 Presentation and Overview of the Adopted 2022 Local Roadway Safety Plan Ananthan Kanagasundaram, City Engineer, introduced the item.
Christopher Thnay of Advanced Mobility Group delivered a presentation of the adopted 2022 Local Roadway Safety Plan.
9.2 Approval of the Pleasant Hill Tourism Improvement District Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021/22
Zach Seal, Economic Development Manager introduced the item.
Patricia Snowden, President and CEO of Stay Pleasant Hill, delivered the Pleasant Hill Tourism Improvement District Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.
Viola Ncube, Stay Pleasant Hill Marketing Director, delivered a presentation on the marketing efforts and accomplishments of Stay Pleasant Hill.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Carlson/Rinn) to Approve item 9.2, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
9.3 Adopt Resolution No. 92-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Contra Costa Health Services, Health, Housing and Homeless Services Division to Provide Homeless Outreach Services Through the County's Coordinated Outreach, Referral, and Engagement (CORE) Program
Captain Scott Vermillion, Pleasant Hill Police Department, delivered the presentation explaining the partnership between the cities of Pleasant Hill and Martinez and Contra Costa County’s City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 October 17, 2022
Coordinated Outreach, Referral and Engagement (CORE) services to address the homeless issue on a local level.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve item 9.2, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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CAROL W. WU, CITY CLERK RECORDER