MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
December 4, 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 agenda was posted on the City Hall outdoor bulletin board at 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA on November 30, 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 Present
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Flaherty reported that the City Council held a closed session this evening and there is nothing to report.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Award of Appreciation to Richard Stanton for Service on the Architectural Review Commission from 1993-2023
Mayor Flaherty presented an award of appreciation to outgoing Architectural Review Commissioner Richard Stanton.
Councilmembers expressed their appreciation to Mr. Stanton for his service.
5.2 Introduction of Architectural Review Commissioners Dipinti Kapoor and Atul Pathare
Mayor Flaherty introduced Dipinti Kapoor and Atul Pathare, the new Architectural Review Commissioners.
5.3 Update on Contra Costa County by Supervisor Ken Carlson, District IV Contra Costa County Supervisor, Ken Carlson, provided an update on the County’s programs, events, and accomplishments during 2023.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
Lyone Conner is the new Pleasant Hill City Clerk;
The City of Pleasant Hill’s Housing Element (2023-2031) was certified by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development; Community Conversation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion was held on November 28, 2023; and
Light Up the Night was held on December 2, 2023 in Downtown Pleasant Hill;
7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
7.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
None
7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Councilmember Shess reported his attendance at Light Up the Night; the Community Conversation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce reception.
Councilmember Vinson reported his attendance at Light Up the Night; Rodgers Ranch Holiday Boutique; Martinez Music Mafia Holiday Pageant and Toy Drive; Mt. Diablo Adult Education Boutique; Community Conversation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and the Chamber of Commerce reception.
Councilmember Noack reported her attendance at Light up the Night; the Pleasant Hill holiday employee appreciation luncheon; Rodgers Ranch Holiday Boutique; Mt. Diablo Adult Education Boutique; and the Chamber of Commerce reception.
Vice Mayor Rinn reported his attendance at the Community Conversation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the Chamber of Commerce Reception.
Mayor Flaherty reported his attendance at the Unity Walk; Community Conversation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Light Up the Night; and the Pleasant Hill holiday employee appreciation luncheon.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Flaherty opened public comment.
The following member of the public appeared in person to provide a comment:
Chris Puglisi
Mayor Flaherty closed public comment.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Vinson/Noack) to Approve all consent items, carried as follows:
9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of November 20, 2023
9.2 Approve Checks Dated: November 17, 2023; November 24, 2023
9.3 Adopt Resolution No. 79-23 Authorizing a Request to Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) for the Allocation of Cycle 3 Safe Routes to BART Grant Program Funds for Construction of the Coggins Drive Active Transportation Improvement Project
9.4 Adopt Resolution No. 80-23 Executing an Amendment to an Affordable Housing Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) for 85 Woodsworth Lane (APN 150-150-071) and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute Amendment Documents
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Election of Mayor
Mayor Flaherty opened public comment for items 10.1 and 10.2.
The following member of the public appeared in person to provide a comment:
Gail Christancho, Chair of the John Muir Community Health Fund Board of Directors.
Mayor Flaherty closed public comment.
Motion (Noack/Flaherty) to Nominate Vice Mayor Rinn as Mayor, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Rinn, Shess, Vinson, Flaherty
10.2 Election of Vice Mayor
Motion (Vinson/Flaherty) to Nominate Councilmember Noack as Vice Mayor, carried as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
10.3 Recognition of Outgoing Mayor Tim Flaherty
Councilmembers expressed their appreciation to outgoing Mayor Flaherty for his leadership and service.
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Outgoing Mayor Flaherty expressed his appreciation to Councilmembers, staff, and the community. Outgoing Mayor Flaherty remarked on the City Council’s accomplishments for 2023.
Kevin Kennedy and Supervisor Carlson thanked outgoing Mayor Flaherty.
10.4 Remarks by New Mayor and Vice Mayor
Vice Mayor Noack and Mayor Rinn expressed their appreciation for their leadership roles.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rinn adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
CAROL W. WU, CITY CLERK RECORDER