MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
January 22, 2024
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 January 22, 2024
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 agenda was posted on the City Hall outdoor bulletin board at 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA on November 30, 2023, by Deputy City Clerk Juanita Davalos.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Matthew Rinn Mayor Present
Sue Noack Vice Mayor Present
Timothy M. Flaherty Councilmember Present
Allen Vinson Councilmember Present
Zac Shess Councilmember Present
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Rinn reported that there was no closed session this evening and there is nothing to report.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Award of Appreciation to Jim Bonato for Service on the Measure K Oversight Committee from 2017-2023
Mayor Rinn presented an award of appreciation to Jim Bonato for Service on the Measure K Oversight Committee.
Councilmembers expressed their appreciation to Mr. Bonato for his service.
5.2 Presentation on the Mount Diablo Mitchell Canyon Education Center Gary Parkhurst, Docent, provided an update on the vision for the Mount Diablo Mitchell Canyon Education Center expansion.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
• Pleasant Hill is offering sandbag stations in three locations, along with pre-filled bag service at selected locations; and
• The annual Mayor’s state of the City presentation will be held on January 31, 2024, and RSVPs may be placed through the Chamber of Commerce; and • Pleasant Hill has four election ballot drop boxes, including a new location at the Pleasant Hill Library
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7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
7.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
Vice Mayor Noack reported her attendance at the Mayor’s Conference in Antioch, California.
Mayor Rinn also reported his attendance at the Mayor’s Conference.
7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Councilmember Vinson reported his attendance at the Lion’s Club Crab Feed; the Rec and Park Community Meeting on the Future of Chilpancingo Park; and he Delivered Meals on Wheels with the County Board of Education President Mike Maxwell.
Vice Mayor Noack reported her attendance at the Lion’s Club Crab Feed and the San Ramon Valley Leadership Academy.
Councilmember Shess reported his attendance at the Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting.
Mayor Rinn reported his attendance at the Lion’s Club Crab Feed; the Pleasant Hill Chamber Mixer at the Hyatt House; and he noted the Mayor’s State of the City presentation scheduled for January 31, 2024.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rinn opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Flaherty/Noack) to Approve all consent items, carried as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of January 8, 2024
9.2 Approve Checks Dated: January 05, 2024; January 12, 2024
9.3 Accept Update on Contra Costa Transportation Authority and TRANSPAC City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 January 22, 2024
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Adopt Resolution No. 3-24 Authorizing Borrowing $60,000 from the City of Pleasant Hill General Fund to Pay for the Contract to Complete the Update to the City of Pleasant Hill General Plan, 2023-2031 Housing Element and Related Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Troy Fujimoto, City Planner, introduced the item and delivered a presentation on the General Plan Contract $60,000 borrowing plan.
Erick Cheung, Finance Manager, answered questions posed by Councilmembers.
No one from the public spoke on the item.
Motion (Noack/Flaherty) to Approve item 10.1, carried as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
10.2 Adopt Resolution No. 4-24 Directing the Preparation and Filing of the 2024/2025 Annual Report for Assessment District 20 (Commercial Area Landscape and Lighting) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Harris and Associates, Inc., and Resolution No. 5-24 Requesting Consent from the City of Concord for Ordering of Improvements and Assessments of Costs for Benefited Property in Assessment District 20
10.3 Adopt Resolution No. 6-24 Directing the Preparation and Filing of the 2024/2025 Annual Report for Assessment District No. 22 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Harris and Associates, Inc.
Mayor Rinn introduced agenda items 10.2 and 10.3 together.
Ann James, Public Works Manager, delivered a presentation on the preparation and filing of the 2024/2025 annual report for both Assessment Districts 20 and 22. She also presented on the professional services agreement with Harris and Associates, Inc.
No one from the public spoke on either item 10.2 or 10.3.
Motion (Flaherty/Noack) to Approve item 10.2, carried as follows: AYES:
FLAHERTY, NOACK, SHESS, VINSON, RINN
Motion (Noack/Vinson) to Approve item 10.3, carried as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rinn adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
LYONE P. CONNER, CITY CLERK