MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
April 15, 2024
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Mayor Rinn called a Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:01 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 April 11, 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 noted that there was a closed session this evening, and there is nothing to report.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Award of Appreciation to Derek Wurst for Service on the Civic Action Commission from 2021 - 2024
Mayor Rinn read comments from the public, submitted on Derek’s behalf; recognized Derek Wurst for his service on the Civic Action Commission; and invited him to speak about his experience.
Derek expressed his gratitude to the City and City Council.
5.2 Introduction of Civic Action Commissioners David Chung, Julie McCoy, and Nancy O'Grady
Councilmember Flaherty welcomed David Chung who was unable to attend the meeting.
Councilmember Flaherty introduced Julie McCoy and Nancy O’Grady to the Civic Action Commission.
Commissioners McCoy and O’Grady each shared remarks of gratitude to the City Council.
5.3 Proclamation Designating the Month of May as Building Safety Month Mayor Rinn presented a proclamation to Geoff Simmons, City of Pleasant Hill Chief Building Official, declaring the month of May, 2024 as Building Safety Month.
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5.4 Proclamations Recognizing Stacy Corr as Police Professional Staff Member of the Year and Stephen Vuong as Police Officer of the Year 2023 Pleasant Hill Chief of Police Scott Vermillion introduced Stacy Corr and commented on her exceptional service to the Pleasant Hill Police Department.
Mayor Rinn presented a proclamation recognizing Stacy Corr as 2023 Police Professional Staff Member of the Year.
Chief Vermillion introduced Officer Vuong and highlighted his significant achievements in the resolution of several cyber and additional crimes.
Mayor Rinn presented a proclamation recognizing Officer Stephen Vuong as 2023 Police Officer of the Year.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
Registration is open for the City of Pleasant Hill Local Government Academy, which will run for five sessions on Thursdays, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, beginning May 30, 2024 and concluding June 27, 2024.
The Civic Action Commission is seeking sponsors for the Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert Series. Concerts are held every other Sunday from May 26, 2024 to September 1, 2024 at City Hall.
The Diversity Commission is seeking sponsors for the June 19, 2024 Juneteenth Celebration, in partnership with Off the Grid.
7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
7.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
Mayor Rinn reported his attendance at the Contra Costa Mayor’s Conference hosted by the Town of Danville.
7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Councilmember Vinson reported his attendance at the Roger’s Ranch Spring Expo and at the Pleasant Hill Police Department’s Induction, Promotion, and Recognition ceremony.
Vice Mayor Noack reported her attendance at the Police Department Induction, Promotion, and Recognition event and at the Senate Committee on Transportation meeting.
Councilmembers Shess and Flaherty reported their attendance at the Roger’s Ranch Spring Expo.
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Mayor Rinn reported his attendance at Off the Grid; the Police Department Induction, Promotion, and Recognition ceremony; the Pleasant Hill Elementary Bike and Walk to School Program; the Pleasant Hill Library United Against Hate Book Club meeting; and the Roger’s Ranch Spring Expo.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rinn opened Public Comment.
No members of the public appeared in person to provide a comment.
Mayor Rinn closed Public Comment.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Rinn/Vinson) to Approve all consent items, with the minutes as amended, carried unanimously as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
ABSENT: None
9.1 Approve Minutes for the Special City Council Meeting of March 23, 2024 and the Regular City Council Meeting of April 1, 2024
9.2 Approve Checks Dated: March 29, 2024; April 05, 2024
9.3 Approve Appointment Recommendations to the Commission on Aging and Measure K Oversight Committee
9.4 Adopt Ordinance No.___ Increasing City Council Compensation
9.5 Adopt Resolution ___-24 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for an Additional $75,000, for a Total Do Not Exceed Cost of $150,000 with Park Engineering, Inc. to Provide On-Call Construction Inspection Services
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Adopt Resolution No. ___-24 Accepting Bid and Awarding a Construction Contract to Redgwick Construction Company for the Contra Costa Boulevard Improvement Project (Viking Drive to Harriet Drive); and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with Redgwick Construction Company; and Allocating an Additional $1,270,000 in Available Funding The Contra Costa Boulevard Improvement Project (Viking Drive to Harriet Drive) Project No. 02- 23 is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to California Code of
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Regulations Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15301 as a Class 1 categorical exemption (operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use occurring within the City public right-of-way) in compliance with the Complete Streets Act of 2008 Ryan Cook, Sr. Civil Engineer delivered a presentation on the Contra Costa Blvd. Improvement Project for Construction Award.
Mayor Rinn requested that the City heighten the communication to the public and schools on this item, given the magnitude of the construction.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.1
No members of the public appeared in person to provide a comment.
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Noack/Flaherty) to Approve item 10.1, carried unanimously as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
ABSENT: None
10.2 Adopt Resolution No. ___-24 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Design Professional Services Agreement for Plans, Specifications and Estimates with Robert Nebolon Architects for the City Hall Pond and Fountain Rehabilitation Project
The Design Professional Service Agreement is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15301 as a Class 1 categorical exemption (minor changes to existing facilities repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing facilities)
Ann James, Interim Public Works Director, delivered a presentation on the City Hall Pond and Fountain Rehabilitation Project.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.2
No members of the public appeared in person to provide a comment.
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Noack/Shess) to Approve item 10.2, carried unanimously as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
ABSENT: None
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Mayor Rinn announced that he and Councilmember Shess will serve on the joint Pleasant Hill Rec and Park District Ad hoc Subcommittee
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rinn adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
LYONE P. CONNER, CITY CLERK