MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
January 23, 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 19, 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 Acknowledgement of Vivian Veurink as Honorary Mayor for a Day Mayor Flaherty introduced Vivian Veurink as the Honorary Mayor for a Day. Honorary Mayor Veurink assisted Mayor Flaherty at the City Council meeting.
5. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
June Catalano, City Manager, reported that:
The Civic Action Commission received 115 applications from performers for the 2023 Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert services; and
The latest version of the Outlook included information regarding the City’s projects, including capital improvements, maintenance, and engineering, and thatthe information is also listed on the City’s website.
6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
6.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
Councilmember Shess reported his attendance at the Cal Cities New Mayors and Council Members Academy held in Sacramento.
Councilmember Noack reported her attendance at the Cal Cities East Bay Division welcome mixer held at Metro Restaurant in Lafayette.
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6.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Councilmember Noack reported her attendance at Mayor Emeritus Harris’ retirement party held at the Pleasant Hill Library; the Lions Club Crab Feed; and Contra Costa County Supervisor Ken Carlson’s swearing in, followed by the Board of Supervisors reorganization lunch with County Supervisor John Gioia.
Vice Mayor Rinn reported that he attended all of the same events as Councilmember Noack except for the reorganization lunch with County Supervisor John Gioia.
Mayor Flaherty reported that he gave two commencement addresses at Carrington College on January 20, 2023. Mayor Flaherty reported that he attended the Lions Club Crab Feed and Mayor Emeritus Harris’ retirement party. Mayor Flaherty expressed his appreciation to staff for organizing the retirement party.
Mayor Flaherty introduced Honorary Mayor Veurink’s family members.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Flaherty opened public comment.
The following members of the public appeared in person to provide a comment:
Andrei Obolenskiy
Ady Olvera
The following member of the public appeared via teleconference to provide a comment:
Michelle Simone
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 January 9. 2023
8.2 Approve Checks Dated: January 06, 2023; January 13, 2023
9. ACTION CALENDAR
9.1 Adopt Resolution No. 2-23 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Willdan to Perform a Comprehensive User Fee Study City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 January 23, 2023
Erik Cheung, Finance Manager, introduced the item and delivered a presentation on the agreement with Willdan Financial Services to perform a comprehensive user fee study for the City, as recommended by the Budget Committee as its meeting of November 13, 2019.
Tony Thrasher, Technical Project Manager of Willdan Financial Services, answered questions posed by Councilmembers.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Flaherty/Noack) to Approve item 9.1, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Shess, Flaherty
9.2 Adopt Resolution No. 3-23 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Pakpour Consulting Group, Inc. for Inspection Services for the Diablo Vista Water System (DVWS) 12" Main Rehabilitation Phase II Project No. PSC-02-22
Ann James, Maintenance Superintendent, introduced the item and delivered a presentation on a professional services agreement with Pakpour Consulting Group, Inc. to perform inspection services for the DVWS 12” Main Rehabilitation Phase II Project.
Councilmember Noack thanked Ms. James and staff for their hard work during the recent storms.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve item 9.2, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Shess, Flaherty
9.3 Adopt Resolution No. 4-23 Authorizing Staff to Submit a Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding
Ananthan Kanagasundaram, City Engineer, introduced the item and delivered a presentation on a grant application in the amount of $100,000 for the construction of the Oak Park Boulevard Sidewalk Gap Closure Project.
Andrei Obolenskiy appeared in person to provide a public comment.
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve item 9.3, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Shess, Flaherty
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10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Flaherty adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. in memory of Laura Thorsen, a teacher at Strandwood Elementary School. The next Special City Council meeting will be held on Monday, January 30, 2023, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
CAROL W. WU, CITY CLERK RECORDER