MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
November 7, 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 November 3, 2022, by Deputy City Clerk Juanita Davalos.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by “Mayor for the Day” Walter Kawahara.
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)
Mayor Harris announced that there was no closed session report.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Acknowledgement of Walter Kawahara as Honorary Mayor for a Day Mayor Harris introduced Walter Kawahara as the Honorary Mayor for a Day. Honorary Mayor Kawahara assisted Mayor Harris at the City Council meeting.
4.2 Introduction of Richard Means, Alternate Library Commissioner Vice Mayor Flaherty introduced Richard Means, the alternate Library Commissioner.
4.3 Proclamation Designating the Month of November as Native American Heritage Month
Mayor Harris presented a proclamation to Mike Griffitts, Civic Action Commission Diversity Subcommittee, declaring the month of November as Native American Heritage Month.
4.4 Proclamation Designating November 13 - 19, 2022 as "United Against Hate Week"
Mayor Harris presented a proclamation to Eslam Najjar, Diversity Commission Chair, designating November 13 -19, 2022 as “United Against Hate Week”.
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4.5 Presentation of the 2022 Innovation in Code Administration Award to Geoff Simmons, Chief Building Official, from the International Code Council Susan Dowty, Government Relations Manager for the International Code Council, presented the 2022 Innovation in Code Administration Award to Geoff Simmons, Chief Building Official.
Councilmembers extended their congratulations to Mr. Simmons.
5. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
June Catalano, City Manager, expressed her appreciation to Geoff Simmons, Chief Building Official for his work on behalf of the City.
Ms. Catalano reported that the City is well prepared for the projected rain storms and will have three sandbag locations available for the public. Ms. Catalano reminded the public that Light Up the Night will be held on November 16, 2022 starting at 5:00 p.m.
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 November 3, 2022
Mayor Harris, and Councilmembers Noack and Carlson, reported their virtual attendance at the Contra Costa Mayors Conference held on November 3, 2022. (B) Other Meetings Attended at City Expense
Councilmembers Carlson and Rinn, reported their attendance at the League of California Cities, East Bay Division meeting.
6.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Councilmember Noack reported her attendance at the Pleasant Hill Rotary Club Veterans Day celebration held on November 5, 2022; a meeting with the Pleasant Hill Education Commission to discuss crossing guards; and the Halloween staff appreciation luncheon.
Councilmember Carlson reported his attendance at the 25th Anniversary celebration of the John Muir Community Health Fund and thanked June Catalano, City Manager, for the City’s sponsorship.
Vice Mayor Flaherty reminded the public to vote in the General Election to be held on November 8, 2022.
Mayor Harris reported his attendance at the Pleasant Hill Rotary Club Veterans Day celebration; and the Halloween staff appreciation luncheon. Mayor Harris expressed his appreciation to City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 November 7, 2022
Angela Kalinowski for hosting the Pleasant Hill Rotary Club Veterans Day celebration at the Back Forty Texas BBQ.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Harris opened public comment.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Harris closed public comment.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Rinn/Noack) to Approve all consent items, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
8.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of October 3, 2022 and October 17, 2022
8.2 Approve Checks Dated: October 14, 2022; October 21, 2022; October 28, 2022
8.3 Accept Update on Contra Costa Transportation Authority and Transpac
8.4 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
8.5 Adopt Resolution No. 93- 22 Authorizing the Appropriation of $75,000 from Fund 20 Capital Project/Building Fund for the Construction of the Community Rooms Improvement Project
8.6 Adopt Resolution No. 94-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to a Design Professional Services Agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Project No. 03-20
9. ACTION CALENDAR
9.1 Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution No. 95-22 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 Troy Fujimoto, City Planner, introduced the item and delivered a presentation on the Planning Commission’s decision to deny a Reasonable Accommodation request for an existing, nonpermitted and nonconforming accessory structure built within the required front and side yard City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 November 7, 2022
setback and a proposed fence/motorized gate that exceeds the allowable height limit within a front yard setback.
Michael Durkee, attorney for the Appellant/Applicant (Mariam Azamey), spoke on her behalf regarding this item.
The following members of the public spoke on this item:
Michele Gaub
Peter Bluford
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve item 9.1, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
9.2 Introduce Ordinance No. ___ Amending in Its Entirety Chapter 14.05 (California Building Code), Sections 14.05.010 through 14.05.040 of the Municipal Code by Adopting by Reference the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, California Code Of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, And 12, which Consists of the California Administrative, Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing; Energy, Fire, Green Building Standards, and Referenced Standards Codes; and Adopting by Reference the 2021 International Property Maintenance and the 2021 Fire Resistance Design Manual; and Introduce Ordinance No. ___ Amending Chapter 14.05 (California Building Code), Section 14.05.080 of the Municipal Code by Adopting by Reference the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9 With Local Amendments, and Set the Public Hearing for Both Codes on November 21, 2022
Geoff Simmons, Chief Building Official, and Assistant Fire Chief Chris Bachman, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, delivered presentations on both ordinances.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Carlson/Rinn) to Approve item 9.2(a), carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
Motion (Carlson/Noack) to Approve item 9.2(b), carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
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9.3 Adopt Resolution No. 96-22 Accepting Bid, Awarding a Construction Contract and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with Norgo Engineering for the Diablo View Road and Pleasant Hill Road Storm Drain Improvements, Project No. 22-05
Ananthan Kanagasundaram, City Engineer, delivered the presentation on the Diablo View Road and Pleasant Hill Road Storm Drain Improvements project, and the bid submitted by Norgo Engineering.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve item 9.3, carried as follows:
AYES: Carlson, Flaherty, Noack, Rinn, Harris
10. OTHER
10.1 Update on Economic Development Committee
Councilmember Carlson and Zach Seal, Economic Development Manager, provided updates on the Economic Development Committee.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 9:33 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, November 21, 2022, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
CAROL W. WU, CITY CLERK RECORDER