MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
August 7, 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 August 3, 2023, by Acting 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 Absent
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Flaherty reported that there were no closed sessions and there is nothing to report.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Acknowledgement of Caitlyn Mehl as Honorary Mayor for a Day Mayor Flaherty introduced Caitlyn Mehl as the Honorary Mayor for a Day. Honorary Mayor Mehl assisted Mayor Flaherty at the City Council Meeting.
5.2 Introduction of Planning Commissioner David Field
Mayor Flaherty introduced David Field, the new Planning Commissioner.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
The Pleasant Hill Library’s first anniversary party was held on July 29, 2023; Summer Concert by the Lake will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2023; and The State of California Community and Housing Development Department did not certify City’s submitted Housing Element.
7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
7.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
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(A) Contra Costa Mayors Conference Hosted by the City of Lafayette on August 3, 2023
Mayor Flaherty and Councilmember Noack reported their attendance at the Contra Costa Mayors Conference. Councilmember Noack summarized the discussion topic. (B) Other Meetings Attended at City Expense
None
7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Councilmember Noack reported her attendance at the Pleasant Hill Library’s anniversary party and thanked the party organizers.
Councilmember Vinson reported his attendance at the Pleasant Hill Library’s anniversary party and a Summer Concert by the Lake.
Mayor Flaherty and Vice Mayor Rinn reported their attendance at the Pleasant Hill Library’s anniversary party. Mayor Flaherty thanked staff and The Friends of the Library.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Flaherty opened public comment.
The following members of the public appeared in person to provide a comment:
Bob Kattenburg
Matt Kennedy
Baljit Bhandol
Peggy Magilens
Matt Regan
Mayor Flaherty closed public comment.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Vinson/Rinn) to Approve all consent items excluding item 9.3, which was pulled for further discussion, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Vinson, Flaherty
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9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of July 17, 2023
9.2 Approve Checks Dated: July 14, 2023; July 21, 2023; and July 28, 2023
9.4 Adopt Resolution No. 60-23 Approving the Execution of a Contract with All City Management Services for the Provision of Crossing Guard Services for the 2023-2024 School Year
9.3 Approve Letter of Opposition to California Senate Bill 532: San Francisco Bay Area Toll Bridges, Tolls, Transit Operating Expenses – Item Pulled from Consent
Councilmember Noack made clarifications regarding bridge toll data and State budget funding.
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve all item 9.3, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Vinson, Flaherty
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Adopt Resolution 61-23 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with First Carbon Solutions, Inc., for Environmental Compliance Monitoring for the Approved Library Project (Part of the Oak Park Properties Specific Plan)
Ananthan Kanagasundaram, City Engineer, delivered a presentation regarding the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Plan included in the City of Pleasant Hill Oak Park Properties Specific Plan. Mr. Kanagasundaram explained the required consulting services to be provided by First Carbon Solutions.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve item 10.1, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Vinson, Flaherty
10.2 Adopt Resolution No. 62-23 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement with the Federal Highway Administration for $300,000 and Approving the Appropriation for the 2022-2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Action Plan Project and Project Transfers for Required Local Match Funds from Measure K Funds
Ryan Cook, Senior Civil Engineer, delivered a presentation concerning impact of the Safe Streets and Roads for All federal grant of $300,000 awarded to the City on January 31, 2023.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
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Motion (Rinn/Noack) to Approve item 10.2, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Vinson, Flaherty
10.3 Public Hearing and Introduce Ordinance No. ___ Amending Pleasant Hill Municipal Code Section 5.05.240, Business Licenses, Section 18.15.040, Commercial Use Classifications, Section 18.15.070, Temporary Use Classifications, Section 18.20.020, Land Use Regulations for all Residential Districts, Section 18.20.030, Development Regulations in all Residential Districts, Section 18.20.040, Additional Development Regulations for all Residential Districts, Section 18.25.020, Land Use Regulations for all Commercial, Retail Business, Neighborhood Business, Office and Light Industrial Districts, Section 18.25.030, Development Regulations in all Commercial, Retail Business, Neighborhood Business, Office and Light Industrial District, Section
18.25.040, Additional Development Regulations for all Commercial, Retail Business, Neighborhood Business, Office and Light Industrial Districts, Section 18.50.110, Tree Preservation, Section 18.55.030, Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required, Section 18.55.070, Electric Vehicle Parking, Chapter 18.60, Signs, Section 18.65.030, Restoration of Non-Conforming Structures, Section 18.85.010, Zoning Permit Applicability, Section 18.115.020, Architectural Review Permit Approval Authority, & Section 18.140.010, Definitions
Haley Croffoot, Senior Planner, summarized the proposed amendments to various sections of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (Pleasant Hill Municipal Code (PHMC) Title 18), and related changes to business license regulations (PHMC Title 5). Ms. Croffoot explained that the proposed amendments are necessary to comply with changes in State law, changes based on past City determinations, as well as staff-initiated revisions proposed to clarify and streamline various sections of the Zoning Ordinance.
Ms. Croffoot, Troy Fujimoto, City Planner, and Janet Coleson, City Attorney, answered questions from Councilmembers.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Noack/Rinn) to Approve item 10.3, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Vinson, Flaherty
10.4 Adopt Resolution No. 63-23 Accepting the 2022 Street Resurfacing Project No. PSC01-22 as Complete and Authorizing the Public Works Manager to Issue and Record a Notice of Completion
Ann James, Public Works Manager, reported that MCK Services has completed the 2022 Street Resurfacing Project No. PSC-01-22, to the City’s satisfaction. Ms. James summarized the scope of the project.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
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Motion (Rinn/Noack) to Approve item 10.4, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Vinson, Flaherty
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Flaherty adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
CAROL W. WU, CITY CLERK RECORDER