MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
May 15, 2023
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Mayor Flaherty called a Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:12 PM, in the Council Chambers, 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA, 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 May 11, 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 (via Zoom)
Allen Vinson Councilmember Present
Zac Shess Councilmember Present
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Flaherty stated that the City Council had adjourned from a closed session and there was nothing to report.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Awards of Appreciation to Mike MacDonald for Service on the Commission on Aging from 2022 – 2023 and to Kathy Arras for Service on the Commission on Aging from 2015 - 2023
Mayor Flaherty presented awards of appreciation to outgoing Commission on Aging Commissioners Mike MacDonald and Kathy Arras.
5.2 Introduction of Commission on Aging Commissioners Linda Fisher and Dana Simmons
Mayor Flaherty introduced Linda Fisher and Dana Simmons, the new Commission on Aging Commissioners.
5.3 Awards of Appreciation to Dave Kludt for Service on the Education Commission from 2018 - 2023 and to Jennifer Andersen for Service on the Education Commission from 2012 – 2023
Mayor Flaherty presented awards of appreciation to outgoing Education Commissioners Dave Kludt and Jennifer Andersen.
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5.4 Introduction of Diversity Commissioners Daniel Rodriguez, Lloyd Schine, and Zhanna Thompson
Mayor Flaherty introduced Daniel Rodriguez, Lloyd Schine, and Zhanna Thompson, the new Diversity Commissioners.
5.5 Proclamation Designating June 2, 2023 as Gun Violence Awareness Day Mayor Flaherty presented a proclamation to Cri Campbell Schine, Survivor Lead for Greater Mt.
Diablo Moms Demand Action, declaring June 2, 2023 as Gun Violence Awareness Day.
5.6 Proclamation Designating the Month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Mayor Flaherty presented a proclamation to Carson Sprott, Chair of the Diversity Commission, declaring the month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
June Catalano, City Manager, reported that:
The Golden State Warriors watch party was sponsored by Off the Grid, Stay Pleasant Hill, and the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce; The Art, Wine, and Music Festival will be held on May 20-21, 2023; The Juneteenth celebration will be held on June 18, 2023; and The City has currently received 19 applications for the Social Media Assistance Grants program.
7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
7.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
(A) Contra Costa Mayors Conference Hosted by the City of San Ramon on May 4, 2023
Mayor Flaherty and Councilmember Noack reported their attendance at the Contra Costa Mayors Conference. Councilmember Noack provided a brief report on the discussion topics. (B) Other Meetings Attended at City Expense
None
7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
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Vice Mayor Rinn reported his attendance at the ribbon cutting for the new art building at Diablo Valley College; the Berkshire Hathaway Chili Cookoff; and the Pleasant Hill Baseball Association final banquet.
Councilmember Vinson reported his attendance at the Laugh, Love, Learn event held at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center.
Councilmember Shess reported his attendance at the Off the Grid Golden State Warriors watch party; and at an Economic Development Subcommittee meeting.
Mayor Flaherty reported his attendance at both Off the Grid Golden State Warriors watch parties; and a ribbon cutting at the Diablo Valley College Tesla Start program. Mayor Flaherty on the May 6, 2023 Special City Council meeting regarding district-based elections.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Flaherty opened public comment.
The following member of the public appeared in person to provide a comment:
Robert Kattenburg
The following member of the public participated via teleconference to make a comment:
Marian Shostrom
Mayor Flaherty closed public comment.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Rinn/Vinson) to Approve all consent items, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Shess, Vinson, Flaherty
9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of April 17, 2023 and May 1 2023, and the Special City Council Meeting of May 6, 2023
9.2 Approve Checks Dated: April 28, 2023 and May 5, 2023
9.3 Accept Update on Contra Costa Transportation Authority and TRANSPAC
9.4 Adopt Resolution No. 30-23 Approving Side Letter of Agreement With the Management Pay Plan Group to Add a New Classification to the Management Compensation Pay Plan and Align the Chief Technology Officer Salary with Administrative Service Managers
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9.5 Adopt Resolution No. 31-23 Approving Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and to Provide for Public Hearing and Notice in Assessment District No. 20 for Fiscal Year 2023/2024
9.6 Adopt Resolution No. 32-23 Approving Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and to Provide for Public Hearing and Notice in Assessment District No. 22 for Fiscal Year 2023/2024
9.7 Approve Appointment Recommendations to the Civic Action Commission and Contra Costa Transportation Authority Advisory Committee
9.8 Adopt Resolution No. 33-23 Authorizing the City Manager to Notify the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce that They are Released from the Requirement to Conduct and Submit to the City a Financial Audit of the Pleasant Hill Tourism Improvement District for the Period July 1, 2021 to March 30, 2022
9.9 Adopt Resolution No. 34-23 Approving a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Stay Pleasant Hill to Serve as the Owners' Association for the Pleasant Hill Tourism Improvement District and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amendment
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Adopt Resolution No. 35-23 Approving the Funding for the 2023 Intersection and Crosswalk Improvements Project and the Use of the American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Pay for the Crossing Guard Program for the 2023/2024 School Year
Ananthan Kanagasanduram, City Engineer, delivered a presentation regarding the results of a March 2023 City funded study analyzing the crossing guard program. Mr. Kanagasanduram explained the proposed infrastructure solutions which would remove the need for crossing guards.
Jaime Rodriguez, Consultant from Traffic Patterns, was present via teleconference to answer questions asked by Councilmembers.
The following members of the public appeared in person to provide a comment:
Bobby Glover
Lindsey Dohlman
Zhanna Thompson
Vice Mayor Rinn requested an amendment to the resolution to eliminate the obligation for the City to fund the cost of the crossing guards.
Motion (Flaherty/Noack) to Approve item 10.1 as amended, carried as follows:
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AYES: Noack, Rinn, Shess, Vinson, Flaherty
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Flaherty adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m. in memory of Dr. Carol Weyland Conner, Founder of the White Pony Express. The next Special City Council meeting will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
CAROL W. WU, CITY CLERK RECORDER