MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
June 03, 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, 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 31, 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, and there was nothing to report.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Acknowledgment of Toren Wyler as Honorary Mayor for a Day Mayor Rinn introduced Toren Wyler as the Honorary Mayor for a Day. Honorary Mayor Wyler assisted Mayor Rinn at the City Council Meeting.
5.2 Proclamation Designating the Month of June 2024 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Plus (LGBTQ+) Pride Month Mayor Rinn and Mayor for a Day Toren Wyler presented a proclamation to Chair Carson Sprott and Commissioner Sandra Spellman of the Diversity Commission, declaring the month of June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
5.3 Proclamation Designating June 12, 2024 as Loving Day Mayor Rinn and Mayor for a Day Toren Wyler presented a proclamation to Chair Carson Sprott and Commissioner Sandra Spellman of the Diversity Commission, declaring June 12, 2024 as Loving Day.
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5.4 Annual Report of the Activities of the Education Commission Mayor Rinn invited Economic Development Manager Zach Seal to introduce Lindsey Dohlman, Chair of the Education Commission, who presented the Commission’s Annual Report, along with Commissioners Shahien Shahkar and Troy Jones.
5.5 Award of Appreciation to Jason Sommers for Service on the Education Commission from 2021- 2024 and on the County Connection Advisory Committee from 2019 - 2023
Mayor Rinn recognized Jason Sommers for his service on the Education Commission and invited him to speak about his experience.
5.6 Introduction of Education Commissioner Kyle Livie
Councilmember Flaherty introduced Kyler Livie to the Education Commission.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
The Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert Series continues Sunday, June 9, 2024 with a performance by “Van Goat.” The full line-up of performances and food truck schedule is available at pleasanthillsummerconcerts.com. The Pleasant Hill Library began the Summer Reading Program on June 1, 2024, and for more information is available on their website: ccclib.org/summer. Complete Streets enhancements will begin this month on the Contra Costa Blvd.
Improvement Project, between Viking Drive and Harriet Drive.
7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
7.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
None
7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
All Councilmembers reported their attendance at the Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake and the Memorial Day Observance Ceremony at the Pleasant Hill Monument.
Vice Mayor Noack also reported her attendance at the Pleasant Hill Local Government Academy and the Accessible Transportation presentation by TRANSPAC & CCTA.
Councilmember Shess also reported his attendance at the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Cultural event and the Economic Development Committee meeting.
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Mayor Rinn reported his attendance at the Clayton Pride Parade, the Eagle Scout Ceremony with Troup 302, the AANHPI event at the Winslow Center, the Pleasant Hill Local Government Academy, the Concord Chamber and Pleasant Hill Chamber Joint Meeting, and the Progress Pride Flag Raising at City Hall.
Mayor Rinn also recognized the Pleasant Hill Police Department for providing a Senior Safety training; the College Park Softball Team for their success in achieving eligibility into the tournament finals; the College Park graduating class of 2024; the Pleasant Hill Staff for publicizing College Park graduate names on the City’s LED board; all Pleasant Hill Elementary and Middle School students who promoted to the next level of education, and the Juneteenth Celebration which will commemorate on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in partnership with Off the Grid.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rinn opened Public Comment.
The following member of the public spoke: Noelle Cummings Mayor Rinn closed Public Comment.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Flaherty/Noack) to Approve consent items 9.1 – 9.3, carried unanimously as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of May 20, 2024
9.2 Approve Checks Dated: May 17, 2024; May 24, 2024
9.3 Adopt Ordinance No. 969 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
Mayor Rinn pulled item 9.4 from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and invited Chair of the Education Commission Lindsey Dohlman and Education Commission Staff Liaison, Zach Seal, to respond to questions.
9.4 Adopt Resolution No. 32-24 Updating the Education Commission's Mission Statement Motion (Rinn/Noack) to Approve consent item 9.4, carried unanimously as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
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10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Adopt Resolution No. 33-24 Calling for the General Municipal Election to be Held on November 5, 2024; Adopt Resolution No. 34-24 Requesting Consolidation of the General Municipal Election to be Held on November 5, 2024 with the Statewide General Election to be Held on November 5, 2024; and Adopt Resolution No. 35-24 Adopting Regulations for Candidate’s Statements for the General Municipal Election to be Held on November 5, 2024 Janet Coleson, City Attorney, delivered a presentation on the three resolutions connected to the General Election, and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.1.
No members commented.
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Flaherty/Noack) to Approve item 10.1 Calling for the General Municipal Election to be Held on November 5, 2024, carried unanimously as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
Motion (Vinson/Noack) to Approve item 10.1 Requesting Consolidation of the General Municipal Election to be Held on November 5, 2024 with the Statewide General Election to be Held on November 5, 2024, carried unanimously as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
Motion (Shess/Flaherty) to Approve item 10.1 Adopting Regulations for Candidate’s Statements for the General Municipal Election to be Held on November 5, 2024, carried unanimously as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
10.2 Adopt Resolution No. 36- 24 Declaring the Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments in Assessment District No. 20 for the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year and Setting the Time and Place for a Public Hearing
Ann James, Interim Public Works Director, introduced Rick Clark, the Engineer of Record, who delivered a presentation on the budget of Assessment District 20. Joanna Gin of Best Best and Krieger LLP was available to respond to questions from Council.
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Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.2.
No members commented.
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Flaherty/Noack) to Approve item 10.2, as amended, and with direction, carried unanimously as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
10.3 Adopt Resolution No. 37- 24 Declaring the Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments in Assessment District No. 22 for the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year and Setting the Time and Place for a Public Hearing
Ann James, Interim Public Works Director, introduced Rick Clark, the Engineer of Record, who delivered a presentation on the budget of Assessment District 22. Joanna Gin of Best Best and Krieger LLP was available to respond to questions from Council.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.3.
No members commented.
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Flaherty/Noack) to Approve item 10.3, carried unanimously as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rinn adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
LYONE P. CONNER, CITY CLERK