MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
July 17, 2023
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Mayor Flaherty called a Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 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 July 13, 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
Allen Vinson Councilmember Present
Zac Shess Councilmember Present
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Flaherty reported that there were no closed sessions and there is nothing to report.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Introduction of Planning Commissioner Darien Key and Reappointed Commissioner Diana Vavrek
Mayor Flaherty introduced Darien Key, the new Planning Commissioner. Mayor Flaherty introduced Diana Vavrek, the reappointed Planning Commissioner.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Police Chief Scott Vermillion and Acting City Manager, reported that:
The Fourth of July celebration events were well attended and successful; and National Night Out will be held on August 1, 2023.
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 Town of Moraga on July 6, 2023 Mayor Flaherty reported that he attended the Contra Costa Mayors Conference along with Vice Mayor Rinn and Councilmember Shess. Vice Mayor Rinn provided a brief summary of the discussion topics.
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(B) Other Meetings Attended at City Expense
None
7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Councilmember Vinson reported his attendance at the Fourth of July events; and the Blues and Brews Festival.
Councilmember Noack reported her attendance at the Fourth of July events; Khalood Jamil’s childcare graduation party; the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce mixer at Rodgers Ranch; and a comedy show at Rodgers Ranch. Councilmember Noack announced that former College Park High School graduate Christian Encarnacion-Strand made his debut as a Cincinnati Reds professional baseball player.
Councilmember Shess reported his attendance at the Fourth of July events; the Blues and Brews Festival; and the retirement party for former City Manager June Catalano.
Vice Mayor Rinn reported his attendance at the Fourth of July events and the Blues and Brews Festival. Vice Mayor Rinn announced that a Summer Concert at the Lake will be held on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
Mayor Flaherty reported his attendance at the Fourth of July events; the Blues and Brews Festival; and June Catalano’s retirement party. Mayor Flaherty also acknowledged Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s debut as a Cincinnati Reds player.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Flaherty opened public comment.
The following member of the public appeared in person to provide a comment:
Khalood Jamil
Mayor Flaherty closed public comment.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve all consent items, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Shess, Vinson, Flaherty
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9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of June 26, 2023 and the Special City Council Meeting of July 10, 2023
9.2 Approve Checks Dated: June 23, 2023; June 30, 2023 and July 7, 2023.
9.3 Accept Update on Contra Costa Transportation Authority and TRANSPAC
9.4 Adopt Resolution No. 54-23 Authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager to Execute a Successor Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Pleasant Hill and the Pleasant Hill Police Association
9.5 Approve Appointment Recommendation to the Diversity Commission
9.6 Adopt Resolution No. 55-23 Approving and Adopting Designated Alternates to Serve as Standby Officers to Allow the City Council to Reconstitute Itself in the Event of Emergency-Caused Vacancies and Rescinding Resolution No. 11-23
9.7 Adopt Resolution No. 56-23 to Support Local, State and Federal Efforts to Exonerate the Port Chicago 50
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Public Hearing and if no Majority Protest is Filed Adopt Resolution No.57-23 Approving Increases to Water Service Charges for the Diablo Vista Water System Janet Coleson, City Attorney, explained the requirements of Proposition 218 and the purpose of the public hearing to approve increases in water service charges for the Diablo Vista Water System.
Ann James, Public Works Manager, delivered a presentation on the services provided by the Diablo Vista Water System and the necessity of the proposed service charge increases.
Gaston Habets, Diablo Valley Water System, made some clarifications.
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing.
Carol Wu, City Clerk, reported that the City received three written protest letters regarding the water services charges. Ms. Wu announced that a majority protest did not exist to the proposed water service charges.
Motion (Noack/Vinson) to Approve item 10.1, carried as follows:
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AYES: Noack, Rinn, Shess, Vinson, Flaherty
10.2 Adopt Resolution No. 58-23 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Sixth 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
Police Captain Matt Kristic introduced item 10.2.
Jenny Robbins, LCSW, Contra Costa Health, Housing and Homeless Services, delivered a presentation on the goals, successes, and challenges of the County’s CORE program.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve item 10.2, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Shess, Vinson, Flaherty
10.3 Adopt Resolution No. ___ -23 Approving the Execution of a Contract with American Guard Services for the Provision of Crossing Guard Services for the 2023-2024 School Year
Police Lieutenant Jason Kleven, provided an update on the crossing guard services provided by All City Management Services and the costs involved. Lt. Kleven explained the fiscal impact to the City and the source of funding.
Mayor Flaherty remarked on the difference of company names used in the item title, the contract and proposed resolution. Mayor Flaherty sought clarification from Janet Coleson, City Attorney.
Ms. Coleson responded that the contract would be with All City Management Services and not American Guard Services. Ms. Coleson recommended continuance of the item to the next City Council meeting to correct errors.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Item 10.3 is continued to August 7, 2023.
10.4 Adopt Resolution No. 59 - 23 Accepting Bid and Awarding a Construction Contract to Franco Engineering, Inc. for the Oak Park Boulevard Sidewalk Gap Closure Project No. 04-23
Omar Adina, Assistant Engineer, delivered a presentation on the Oak Park Boulevard Sidewalk Gap Closure Project No. 04-23, the bidding process, and the financial impact to the City.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
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Motion (Noack/Vinson) to Approve item 10.4, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Shess, Vinson, Flaherty
10.5 Adopt Ordinance No. 963 Entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill, California Adding Section 2.55.160 (Article IV) to Chapter 2.55 of Title 2 of the Pleasant Hill Municipal Code Establishing By-district Elections, Defining District Boundaries, and Scheduling Elections Within the Districts Janet Coleson, City Attorney, introduced the item and explained the steps taken to reach the adoption of the proposed ordinance. Ms. Coleson summarized the discussion from the last public meeting regarding selection of “Map 5” as the applicable district map and election sequencing to be effective from the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and beyond.
The following member of the public appeared in person provide a comment:
Bob Kattenburg
Motion (Noack/Vinson) to Approve item 10.5, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Shess, Vinson, Flaherty
NOES: Rinn
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Flaherty adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, August 7, 2023, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
CAROL W. WU, CITY CLERK RECORDER