MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
September 11, 2023
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Vice Mayor Rinn 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 September 7, 2023, by Acting City Clerk Juanita Davalos.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Rinn called for a moment of silence to remember those impacted by events on 9-11 of 2001.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Timothy M. Flaherty Mayor Absent
Matthew Rinn Vice Mayor Present
Sue Noack Councilmember Present
Allen Vinson Councilmember Present
Zac Shess Councilmember Present
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Vice Mayor Rinn reported that the City Council held a closed session on August 28, 2023 regarding labor negotiations, and there is nothing to report.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Update on East Bay Regional Park District by Ward 6 Board Member John Mercurio
John Mercurio, East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) Board Member, provided a presentation on EBRPD’s conservation and coastal cleanup efforts. Mr. Mercurio reported on the progress of the future Thurgood Marshall Regional Park – Home of the Port Chicago 50.
5.2 Update on the Contra Costa Water District by Director John Burgh John Burgh, Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) Director, provided a presentation on CCWD’s water supply and infrastructure investments.
5.3 Update on the East Bay Municipal Utility District by Director John Coleman John Coleman, East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Director, provided a presentation on EBMUD’s water supply, continued conservation programs, and infrastructure investments.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, said there is nothing to report.
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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 Clayton on September 7, 2023
Vice Mayor Rinn, and Councilmembers Noack and Shess reported their attendance at the Contra Costa Mayors Conference. Councilmember Noack briefly summarized the discussion topic. (B) Other Meetings Attended at City Expense
None
7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Councilmember Noack reported her attendance at the final Summer Concert by the Lake.
Councilmember Noack reported that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission will be hosting town hall meetings and distributing surveys to the public.
Councilmember Vinson reported his attendance at the final Summer Concert by the Lake, and the Sunset Cinema Movie in the Park hosted by the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District.
Councilmember Shess reported his attendance at the Final Summer Concert by the Lake.
Councilmember Shess encouraged the public to attend the Tinkers & Thinkers Innovation Faire to be held on September 16, 2023.
Vice Mayor Rinn reported that the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District will be distributing surveys to the public.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Vice Mayor Rinn opened public comment.
There was no public comment.
Vice Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Noack/Vinson) to Approve all consent items, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Shess, Vinson
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9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of August 7, 2023
9.2 Approve Checks Dated: August 4, 2023; August 11, 2023; August 18, 2023; August 25, 2023
9.3 Approve Appointment Recommendations to the Commission on Aging and Diversity Commission
9.4 Approve Response to Contra Costa County Grand Jury Report No. 2306 – Affordable Housing "A Plan Without a Home"
9.5 Adopt Ordinance No. 964 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
9.6 Adopt Resolution No. 64-23 Approving Side Letter of Agreement with the Management Pay Plan Group to Add a New Classification to the Management Compensation Pay Plan
9.7 Adopt Resolution No. 65-23 Accepting the Subdivision Improvements for Subdivision 9447 (Reliez Terrace) as Complete
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Adopt Resolution No.66-23 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Change Order with Franco Engineering Inc. for the Oak Park Boulevard Sidewalk Gap Closure Project No. 04-23
Omar Adina, Assistant Engineer, delivered a presentation regarding the Oak Park Boulevard Sidewalk Gap Closure Project, which is included in the City’s FY 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Plan. Mr. Adina explained the need for 200 linear feet of additional ADA – compliant sidewalk on the south side of Oak Park Boulevard which requires a change order with Franco Engineering.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
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Motion (Noack/Shess) to Approve item 10.1, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Shess, Vinson
10.2 Adopt Resolution No. 67-23 Accepting the Diablo Vista Water System (DVWS) 12" Main Rehabilitation Phase II Project No. PSC-02-22 as Complete and Authorize the Public Works Manager to Issue and Record a Notice of Completion Ann James, Public Works Manager, delivered a presentation summarizing the Diablo Vista Water system’s 12” Main Rehabilitation Phase II Project. Ms. James reported that the project is complete.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Noack/Vinson) to Approve item 10.2, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Shess, Vinson
11. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Rinn adjourned the meeting in remembrance of the victims and survivors of the 9-11 terrorist attack [in 2001] at 8:23 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
CAROL W. WU, CITY CLERK RECORDER