MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
April 1, 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 29, 2024, 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 Introduction of Diversity Commissioners Elizabeth Nunan and Sandra Spellman Councilmember Flaherty introduced Liz Nunan and Sandra Spellman, the new Diversity Commissioners
5.2 Introduction of Civic Action Commissioner John Stephens Councilmember Flaherty reintroduced John Stephens who was reappointed to the Civic Action Commission.
5.3 Commission on Aging Annual Report
Linda Fisher, Chair of the Commission, along with Commissioner Quy Tran, provided the Commission on Aging Annual Report.
5.4 Proclamation Designating April 7 - 13, 2024 as Library Week Mayor Rinn presented a proclamation to Patrick Remer, Pleasant Hill Senior Community Library Manager, declaring April 7 - 13, 2024 as Library Week
5.5 Library Summer Reading Program
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Patrick Remer, Pleasant Hill Senior Community Library Manager, provided an update on the Contra Costa County Library system and the 2024 Summer Reading Program.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
Off the Grid begins Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM and is offered every Wednesday through October 2024.
The Civic Action Commission is seeking sponsors for the Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert Series.
The Diversity Commission is seeking sponsors for the June 19, 2024 Juneteenth Celebration.
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 Vinson reported his attendance at the Pleasant Hill Poker Night and the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park Easter Egg Hunt Registration.
Vice Mayor Noack reported her attendance at the “Every 15 Minutes” program at College Park High School.
Mayor Rinn reported his attendance at the “Every 15 Minutes” program; the Pleasant Hill Poker Night; the Pleasant Hill Elementary School Auction; the Pleasant Hill Chamber Morning Mixer; the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park Egg Hunt; and the Investiture Ceremony for the Contra Costa Community College District.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rinn opened Public Comment.
The following member of the public appeared in person to provide a comment:
Devin Murphy
Mayor Rinn closed Public Comment.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Flaherty/Vinson) to Approve all consent items carried unanimously as follows:
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AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
ABSENT: None
9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of March 18, 2024
9.2 Approve Checks Dated: March 15, 2024; March 22, 2024
9.3 Accept Update on Contra Costa County Transportation Authority and
TRANSPAC
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Review of Proposed City Banner Program Utilizing Light Poles to Beautify Travel Corridors and Promote City Sponsored Events, Programs and Activities Geoff Gillette, Community Relations Manager/Public Relations Officer delivered a presentation on the City Banner Program.
The Council provided input on the quantity and location of banners; and the criteria and purpose of the Banner Program.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.1
The following members of the public appeared in person to provide a comment:
Marshall Lewis
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
10.2 Public Hearing and Introduce Ordinance No. ___ Increasing City Council Compensation
Janet Coleson, City Attorney, delivered a presentation on the City Council compensation increase.
No members of the public appeared in person to provide a comment.
The following member of the public provided a written comment:
Karen Yapp
Motion (Noack/Flaherty) to Approve item 10.2, carried unanimously as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
ABSENT: None
11. ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Rinn adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, April 15, 2024, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
LYONE P. CONNER, CITY CLERK