MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
June 17, 2024
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 June 03, 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, 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 June 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, and there was nothing to report.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Proclamation Declaring June 19, 2024 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day Mayor Rinn read the proclamation for Juneteenth and announced that he will award it to the Diversity Commission at the June 19, 2024 Juneteenth event.
5.2 Introduction of Architectural Review Commissioners Dipinti Kapoor and Stephanie Weir
Councilmember Flaherty introduced new Commissioner Stephanie Weir and reappointed Commissioner Dipinti Kapoor to the Architectural Review Commission.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
• The Pleasant Hill Diversity Commission is hosting a second annual Juneteenth Celebration at City Hall on June 19, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event coincides with Off the Grid.
• The Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert Series sponsored by the Civic Action Commission continues Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. with a performance by “Beaufunk, featuring Michael Jeffries.” The full line-up of performances and food truck schedule is available at pleasanthillsummerconcerts.com. There will also be a Metropolitan vintage vehicle display.
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• Saturday, September 21, 2024 is Community Service Day. Service project recommendations may be submitted on the City’s website.
7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
7.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
Mayor Rinn, Vice Mayor Noack, Councilmember Flaherty, and Councilmember Shess reported their attendance at the Contra Costa Mayor’s Conference hosted by the City of Pittsburg on June 6, 2024.
7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Vice Mayor Noack and Councilmembers Vinson and Shess reported their attendance at the Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake.
Councilmembers Flaherty and Vinson reported their attendance at the June 13, 2024 Pleasant Hill Local Government Academy, which took place at the Pleasant Hill Police Department and Public Service Center.
Vice Mayor Noack also reported her attendance at the June 5, 2024 Pleasant Hill Local Government Academy, which took place at the Pleasant Hill Library.
Mayor Rinn reported his attendance at the City of Martinez King of the County BBQ, where he served as a judge.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rinn opened Public Comment.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Martha Dunham
• David Calden
Mayor Rinn closed Public Comment.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Noack/Vinson) to Approve consent items 9.1 – 9.5, carried unanimously as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
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9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of June 03, 2024
9.2 Approve Checks Dated: May 31, 2024; June 07, 2024
9.3 Adopt Resolution No. 38-24 Establishing the Proposition 4 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIII B of the California Constitution for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025
9.4 Adopt Resolution No. 39-24 To Identify the FY2024/2025 Street Resurfacing Project for the Expenditure of Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Funds of Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
9.5 Adopt Resolution No. 40-24 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Legal Services Agreements with Public Agency Law for General City Attorney Services, with Janet Coleson as the Designated City Attorney, with Best Best & Krieger (BBK) for Special Counsel Legal Services and Terminating the Current Legal Services Agreement with BBK
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Adopt Resolution No. 41-24 Approving the Changes to the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Master Fee Schedule
Ross Yangwas, Administrative Analyst II, introduced consultant Tony Thrasher from Willdan Financial Services, who delivered a presentation on the 2024/2025 Master Fee Schedule, and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.1.
No members commented.
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. 42-24 Approving the City of Pleasant Hill Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
Erick Cheung, Finance Manager, delivered a presentation along with Ken Nordhoff, Client Services Principal at HdL Companies, on the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Biennial budget.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.2.
No members commented.
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Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Noack/Flaherty) to Approve item 10.2, carried unanimously as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
10.3 Adopt Resolution No. 43-24 Approving the Fiscal Years 2024/2029 Capital Improvement Plan and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Ann James, Public Works Director, delivered a presentation on the 2024/2029 Capital Improvement Plan. Ryan McClain, Sr. Civil Engineer was available for 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 8:50 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
LYONE P. CONNER, CITY CLERK