MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
May 20, 2024
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 May 20, 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, and via teleconferencing, 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 May 16, 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 (via teleconference)
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Rinn noted that there was a closed session, and there was nothing to report.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Award of Appreciation to Bill Musick for Service on the Commission on Aging from 2023 - 2024
Mayor Rinn recognized Bill Musick for his service on the Commission on Aging and invited him to speak about his experience.
5.2 Introduction of Commission on Aging Commissioners Veronica Dise-Hodge and Vicky Pease
Councilmember Flaherty introduced Commission on Aging new Commissioner Vicky Pease and Veronica Dise-Hodge who was reappointed to the Commission.
5.3 Proclamation Designating the Month of May as Older American’s Month Mayor Rinn presented a proclamation to Commissioner Quy Tran, of the Commission on Aging, declaring the month of May 2024 as Older Americans Month.
5.4 Proclamation Designating the Month of May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Month
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 May 20, 2024
Mayor Rinn presented a proclamation to Commissioner Freda Weng-Chu of the Diversity Commission, declaring the month of May 2024 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Month.
5.5 Coordinated Outreach, Referral, and Engagement (CORE) Program Annual Report Captain Matt Kristic introduced Jenny Robbins, Chief of Contra Costa Health Homeless Services, who presented the CORE annual report.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
• The Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert Series begins Sunday, May 26, 2024 with a performance by “The Great Space Coaster.” The full line-up of performances and food truck schedule is available at pleasanthillsummerconcerts.com. • The Commission on Aging is hosting a free workshop presented by the Pleasant Hill Police Department on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. regarding technological safety, security, and scams.
• The Contra Costa County Office of Emergency Services is seeking feedback from the community on the 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation plan through May 31, 2024.
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 Shess reported his attendance at the Pleasant Hill Chamber Mixer; the Liaison meeting with the Rec and Park District; and the Art, Wine, and Music Festival.
Councilmember Vinson reported his attendance at the Art, Wine, and Music Festival and the Rec and Park Luau.
Vice Mayor Noack reported her attendance at the Assistance League of Diablo Valley Scholarship event.
Councilmember Flaherty reported his attendance at the Art, Wine, and Music Festival.
Mayor Rinn reported his attendance at the Art, Wine, and Music Festival; the Rec and Park Liaison meeting; the Pleasant Hill Baseball Association end of season event; the Pleasant Hill Chamber Mixer; and the Aloha Boxing Ribbon Cutting.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 May 20, 2024
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rinn opened Public Comment.
No members of the public spoke.
Mayor Rinn closed Public Comment.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Vinson/Flaherty) to Approve all consent items, carried as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: Noack, item 9.1
9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of May 06, 2024
9.2 Approve Checks Dated: May 03, 2024; May 10, 2024
9.3 Approve Appointment Recommendations to the Architectural Review Commission, Education Commission, Measure K Oversight Committee, Planning Commission and County Connection Advisory Committee; and Modification to Term End Dates for Architectural Review Commission and Measure K Oversight Committee
9.4 Introduce Ordinance No. ___ Repealing and Replacing Section 2.20 (City Treasurer) of the Pleasant Hill Municipal Code to Reflect the Change From an Elected Position to an Appointed Position as Approved by Pleasant Hill Voters at the General Municipal Election of November 8, 2022 and Delegating the Authority to Appoint the City Treasurer to the City Manager
9.5 Adopt Resolution No. 29-24 Approving the City of Pleasant Hill Investment Policy Effective July 1, 2024 and Delegating Investment Authority to the City Treasurer
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Adopt Resolution No. 30-24 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group for Planning and Building Related Services for the Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit Program
Haley Croffoot, Senior Planner, delivered a presentation on the Accessory Dwelling Unit Program. Randy Russom, Architecture Principal at RRM Design Group, joined the meeting and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.1, and the following members commented:
• Marshall Lewis
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 May 20, 2024
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Noack/Flaherty) to Approve item 10.1, carried unanimously as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
10.2 Adopt Resolution No. 31-24 Approving the Long-Term Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Through Fiscal Year 2028/2029
Erick Cheung, Finance Manager, delivered a presentation on the Fiscal Years 2024/2025 to 2028/2029 Long Term Financial Plan.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.2, and the following members commented:
• Marshall Lewis
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Flaherty/Noack) to Approve item 10.2, carried unanimously as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rinn adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
LYONE P. CONNER, CITY CLERK