MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
December 18, 2023
Mayor Rinn called a Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:05 PM, in the Council
CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
I Mayor Present
Vice Mayor Present
Timothy Flaherty Councilmember Present
Allen Vinson Councilmember Present
Zac Shess Councilmember Present
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Rinn reported that the City Council held a closed session this evening and there is nothing to report.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Introduction of Education Commissioners Stephanie Canulli and Shahien Shahkar
Councilmember Flaherty introduced new Education Commissioners Stephanie Canulli and though not present, said a few words of introduction regarding Shahien Shahkar.
5.2 Recognition of Carol Wu for Service as City Clerk 2016 - 2021 and City Clerk Recorder from 2021 - 2023
Mayor Rinn presented a proclamation to Carol Wu in recognition of her service as City Clerk from 2016 - 2021 and City Clerk Recorder from 2021 - 2023.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
• A meeting with the Sherman Acres residents was held on December 16, 2023 regarding the incident that occurred between December 7-9, 2023 on Cleopatra Drive; • The City of Pleasant Hill's Civic Action Commission is seeking performers for the 2024 Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert Series.
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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 December 7, 2023
Mayor Rinn, Vice Mayor Noack, and Councilmember Flaherty reported their attendance at the Contra Costa Mayors Conference.
(B) Other Meetings Attended at City Expense
Vice Mayor Noack reported her attendance at the East Bay Division of Cal Cities holiday event.
7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Councilmember Vinson reported his attendance at the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District ("Rec & Park") Winter Wonderland Holiday Festival; Diablo Regional Concert Band holiday performance; and the Rec & Park reorganization meeting.
Vice Mayor Noack reported her participation with Mayor Rinn in co-hosting Sequoia Elementary School first graders to a tree trimming at City Hall. Vice Mayor Noack reported her attendance at the Pleasant Hill Tourism Improvement District holiday event; Sherman Acres neighborhood meeting; and Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce holiday mixer.
Mayor Rinn reported his participation in co-hosting Sequoia Elementary School first graders to a tree trimming at City Hall. Mayor Rinn reported his attendance at the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce holiday mixer; Rec & Park Winter Wonderland Holiday Festival; Sherman Acres neighborhood meeting; and the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County holiday event.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rinn opened public comment.
The following member of the public appeared in person to provide a comment:
• Bruce Irion
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Vinson/Noack) to Approve all consent items, carried as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
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9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of December 4, 2023
9.2 Approve Checks Dated: December 01, 2023; December 08, 2023
9.3 Accept Update on Contra Costa Transportation Authority and TRANSPAC
9.4 Resolution No. 81 - 23 Authorizing the Appropriation of $60,000 from Existing Measure K Funds to Fund a New Building Trades Worker Position
9.5 Adopt Resolution No. 82 -23 Approving an Additional Contribution to the Public Agencies Post-Employment Benefits Trust Program with Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) Section 115 Trust
9.6 Adopt Resolution No. 83-23 Authorizing a Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding for the Pleasant Hill Road/Oak Park Boulevard Crosswalk Enhancement Project
9.7 Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreements with R.E.Y. Engineers Inc. (Resolution No. 84-23) and Towill, Inc. (Resolution No. 85-23) to Provide Acting City Surveyor and Land Surveying Services
9.8 Adopt Resolution No. 86-23 Accepting AB 1600 Report on Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023
9.9 Adopt Resolution No. 87-23 Authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager to Execute a Successor Memorandum of Understanding and Approving the Accompanying Salary Schedule for the Local 1/AFSCME Bargaining Unit
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Summary of the City of Pleasant Hill's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Budget and Update on the Business Support Initiative
Erik Cheung, Finance Manager, delivered a presentation that summarized the City's approved projects and programs funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Zach Seal, Economic Development Manager, delivered a presentation on the ARPA Business Support Initiative. Mr. Seal explained the benefits to local small businesses from the Pleasant Hill Perks, and the Social Media and Website Technical Assistance Grant Programs.
10.2 Public Hearing and Introduce Ordinance No. _ _Rezoning Housing Opportunity Sites Identified in the 2023-2031 Housing Element and Amending Pleasant Hill Municipal Code Chapter 18.20 (R - Residential Districts), Introducing Chapter 18.22 (Mixed-Use Districts), and Amending Chapter 18.50 (Use Classifications), Chapter 18.55 (Off-Street Parking And Loading) And Chapter 18.140 (Definitions)
Haley Croffoot, Senior Planner, introduced the item.
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Brent Gibbons, Senior Project Manager, Mintier Harnish, delivered a presentation explaining the proposal to rezone specific parcels designated as opportunity sites in the 2023-2031 Housing Element, as well as amending various sections of the City's Zoning Ordinance Municipal Code Mr. Gibbons described the rationale and purpose of the proposed amendments.
Brent Gibbons; Michael Gibbons, Project Manager, Mintier Harnish; and Troy Fujimoto, City Planner, responded to questions and concerns from Councilmembers.
Mayor Rinn reported that the City Council received written public comments from the following:
• Bruce Irion
Jack Prosek
• Heather Rosmarin
The following member of the public appeared in person to provide a comment:
• Bruce Irion
Janet Coleson, City Attorney, responded to Mayor Rinn's question regarding the parking element.
Mayor Rinn called for a recess at 9:08 p.m.
Mayor Rinn reconvened the meeting at 9:23 p.m.
Mr. Fujimoto made clarifying statements regarding amendments to be made to the proposed ordinance.
Motion (Noack/Vinson) to Approve item 10.2 as amended, carried as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kim adjourned the mering a on par the eat did pail meting will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024, beginning at 7:00; CORPORATE for
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MALIFORNI
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