MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
January 9, 2023
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Mayor Flaherty 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 January 5, 2023, by Deputy City Clerk Juanita Davalos.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Timothy M. Flaherty Mayor Present
Matthew Rinn Vice Mayor Present
Sue Noack Councilmember Present
Zac Shess Councilmember Present
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Recognition of Ken Carlson for Service on the City Council from 2012 to 2022 and Election to Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, District 4 Mayor Flaherty presented Ken Carlson with a key to the City in recognition of his service on the City Council from 2012 to 2022 and congratulated him on his election to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors for District 4.
Councilmembers extended their congratulations and thanked Supervisor Carlson for his service to the City.
Michael Harris, Pleasant Hill, recognized Supervisor Carlson for his service to the community.
4.2 Proclamation Designating January 22, 2023 as the Lunar New Year in the City of Pleasant Hill
Mayor Flaherty presented a proclamation to Lloyd Schine, Civic Action Commission Diversity Subcommittee Chair, declaring January 22, 2023 as the Lunar New Year in the City of Pleasant Hill.
5. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
June Catalano, City Manager, reported on the recent rainstorms, the impact on the City, and the storm preparation and safety maintenance work conducted by maintenance, police department staff and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Councilmember Noack expressed her appreciation to Ann James (Maintenance Superintendent), the Public Works staff, and the Pleasant Hill 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 by the City of Hercules on January 5, 2023
Mayor Flaherty, Vice Mayor Rinn, and Councilmembers Noack and Shess reported their attendance at the Contra Costa Mayors Conference held on January 5, 2023. (B) Other Meetings Attended at City Expense
None
6.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Mayor Flaherty reported that the first baby born in the Bay Area in 2023 is from Pleasant Hill.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Flaherty opened public comment.
The following members of the public provided a comment:
Merfat Gamal
Khulood Jamil
David Calder
Andrew Kalinowski
Benu Chhabra
Michael Harris
Mayor Flaherty closed public comment.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve all consent items, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Shess, Flaherty
8.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of December 19, 2022
8.2 Approve Checks Dated: December 16, 2022; December 23, 2022; December 30, 2022
8.3 Approve Mayor’s Recommended Appointments of Councilmembers to Various Committees and Boards for 2023 and Ratification of Existing Committees City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 January 9, 2023
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. 1-23 Authorizing Signatures for Withdrawal of City Funds, Performing Banking Administration, and Rescinding Resolution No. 41-22
9. ACTION CALENDAR
9.1 Discuss the Appointment Process to Fill the Vacant City Councilmember Position and Provide Direction to Staff
Danielle Navarro, Principal Management Analyst/City Clerk, delivered a presentation summarizing the recommended appointment process to fill the vacant City Councilmember position, and provided the draft application form for discussion by the Council.
Mayor Flaherty reported that the City Council received written public comments from the following:
Courtney Coon (2)
Jan Passion
Jeff MacDonald
Kent Sack
Karen Yapp
Marian Shostrom
Anne Greenblatt
The following members of the public appeared in person to provide a comment:
Andrei Obolenskiy
Ady Olvera
Richard Offerman
Zhanna Thompson
Michael Harris
David Durant
John Hanecak
The following members of the public appeared via teleconference to provide a comment:
Tom Lewenz
Rebecca Auerbach
Yehudit Lieberman
Jan Warren
Michelle Simone
Bryan Thompson
Karen Yapp
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Mary Boegel
Councilmembers provided direction to staff regarding the application form and timing.
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve item 9.1, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Shess, Flaherty
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Flaherty adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2023, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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CAROL W. WU, CITY CLERK RECORDER