MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
March 18, 2024
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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 March 14, 2024, by City Clerk Lyone Conner.
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 a closed session this evening, and there is nothing to report.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Proclamation Designating the Month of March as Women's History Month Mayor Rinn presented a proclamation to Liz Nunan of the Diversity Commission, designating the month of March, 2024 as Women’s History Month in the City of Pleasant Hill.
Commissioner Nunan expressed appreciation to the Council and highlighted the theme of women who advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
5.2 Proclamation Designating the Month of March as American Red Cross Month Mayor Rinn presented a proclamation to Suzanne Garrett, a volunteer with the American Red Cross, declaring the month of March, 2024 as American Red Cross Month.
Suzanne thanked the Council and described some of the American Red Cross programs in detail.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
Pleasant Hill residents are invited to attend the Special City Council Meeting to examine and discuss goals for the City on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in the Large Community Room at City Hall, beginning at 10:00 AM. The goal setting meeting occurs every two years as part of the City’s biennial budgeting process.
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Off the Grid returns beginning Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM and is offered through October 2024.
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 Contra Costa Mayor’s Conference held in Martinez where a presentation was offered on the Promise Coalition.
Councilmember Shess reported his attendance at the Cal Cities Division meeting at Contra Costa College, which was also attended by Assembly members Lori Wilson and Tim Grayson.
7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
All Councilmembers reported their attendance at the Pleasant Hill Baseball Association’s Opening Day Parade and the Rotary Club of Pleasant Hill’s St. Patrick’s Day event.
Vice Mayor Noack also reported her attendance at the St. Patrick’s Day event for Supervisor Ken Carlson; Sequoia Middle School Safety meeting, and a legislative meeting at MTC.
Councilmember Shess reported his attendance at the St. Patrick’s Day event for Supervisor Ken Carlson and the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting. He announced that the Art and Wine festival is scheduled for May 18 and 19, 2024.
Councilmember Flaherty reported his attendance at the St. Patrick’s Day event for Supervisor Ken Carlson
Mayor Rinn reported his attendance at several School Safety Meetings.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rinn opened Public Comment.
The following members of the public appeared in person to provide a comment:
Khulood Jamil
Roy M. Arce
Edward James DiSibio
Mayor Rinn closed Public Comment.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Noack/Vinson) to Approve all consent items carried unanimously as follows:
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AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
ABSENT:
9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of February 26, 2024
9.2 Approve Checks Dated: February 23, 2024; March 01, 2024; March 08, 2024
9.3 Adopt Resolution No. ___-24 Authorizing Transmittal of the Annual General Plan and Housing Element Progress Report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the State Department of Housing and Community Development Statutorily Exempt (Section 15262, Planning and Feasibility Studies)
9.4 Renewal of Ordinance No. 954 Approving All Specialized or Military Equipment Available for Use by the Pleasant Hill Police Department, per the Military Equipment Use Policy Required by CA Assembly Bill No. 481
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Accept Visit Pleasant Hill Semi Fiscal Year Update Zach Seal, Economic Development Manager, introduced Patricia Snowden of Visit Pleasant Hill, who delivered a presentation on the semi fiscal year update.
Patricia answered questions posed by Councilmembers.
Mayor Rinn called a recess at 8:02 PM and reopened the meeting at 8:13 PM
10.2 Adopt Resolution No.___-24 Adopting the City of Pleasant Hill Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
Pursuant to Sections 21080.20 and 21080.25 of the California Public Resources Code, the lead agency has determined that the proposed activity is exempt. The City, as the lead agency, has determined the proposed plan is exempt as the plan is a bicycle and pedestrian plan that promotes and encourages people to choose foot-powered travel modes, i.e., walking, bicycling, or rolling. In addition, the BPMP promotes the creation of safe, comfortable, connected, and accessible travel networks that provide alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle trips.
Ann James, Interim Public Works Director, Introduced Ryan McClain, Sr. Civil Engineer, who delivered a presentation on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.2
The following members of the public appeared in person to provide a comment:
Danny Milks
Danielle Prier
Bradley Duling
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Tiffany Kavanaugh
Catherine Hodgson
Cara DeJong
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Noach/Flaherty) to Approve item 10.2, carried unanimously as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
ABSENT: None
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rinn adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m. A Special City Council meeting will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m.. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, April 1, 2024, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
LYONE P. CONNER, CITY CLERK