MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
October 07, 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 October 3, 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 Absent
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Rinn reported that there was no closed session.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Update from the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District Mayor Rinn invited Nola Woods, Public Affairs Director of the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District, to present on the vector and mosquito species in the County.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
The Commission on Aging hosted an Intergenerational Ice Cream Makers’ Space at the Tinkers and Thinkers Fair on September 14, 2024.
The Commission also held a workshop on managing Medicare expenses on September 18, 2024. The video and PowerPoint are available on the City’s website. The Pleasant Hill Library was recognized for its design by the American Institute of Architects, California Chapter.
7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
7.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
Mayor Rinn reported that he, Vice Mayor Noack, and Councilmember Flaherty attended the Mayor’s Conference in Richmond, CA on October 3, 2024.
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7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
All present members of the Council reported their attendance at the Pleasant Hill Rec & Park Measure S Campaign Kick-off event, the Tinkers and Thinkers Fair, the Chamber of Commerce City Council Candidate Forum, the Contra Costa Association of Realtors Annual Elected Officials Reception, and the Community Service Day Party in the Park, Breakfast, and volunteer project.
Mayor Rinn and Vice Mayor Noack also reported their attendance at the Rodgers Ranch Harvest Festival.
Vice Mayor Noack additionally reported her attendance at the Creative Upscale Ribbon Cutting.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rinn opened Public Comment.
No members of the public spoke.
Mayor Rinn closed Public Comment.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Rinn invited City Clerk, Lyone Conner to clarify the amendment to item 9.1.
Motion (Flaherty/Noack) to Approve consent items 9.1 – 9.7, with an amendment to item 9.1, carried as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Vinson, Rinn
ABSENT: Shess
9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of September 9, 2024
9.2 Approve Checks Dated: September 13, 2024; September 20, 2024; September 27, 2024
9.3 Accept Update on Contra Costa Transportation Authority and TRANSPAC
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9.4 Adopt Ordinance No. 970 Amending the Pleasant Hill Municipal Code Section
18.050.020, Purposes; Section 18.10.050, Applicability of Land Use Development Regulations; Section 18.20.010, Specific Purposes – Summary Of Residential Districts; Section 18.20.030, Development Regulations for all Residential Districts; Section 18.20.040, Additional Development Regulations Corresponding to Schedule 18.20.030; Section 18.20.050, Accessory Structures; Section
18.22.010, Specific Purposes – Summary of Mixed-Use Districts; Section
18.22.040, Additional Development Regulations Corresponding to Schedule
18.25.030; Section 18.50.110, Tree Preservation; Section 18.110.040, Findings (Variances); and Section 18.112.060.B, Other Requirements (Reasonable Accommodations)
9.5 Introduce Ordinance No. ___ Adding Chapter 2.57, Municipal electronic Filing System, to the Pleasant Hill Municipal Code, Approving Electronic and Paper Methods of Filing Campaign Finance Disclosure Statements
9.6 Adopt Resolution No. 66-24 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with RSG for Housing Related Services for Implementation of Housing Element Programs
9.7 Approve Procedural Change for Appointments to the John Muir Community Health Fund Board of Directors
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Adopt Resolution No. 67-24 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Holistic Solution, LLC for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Consulting Services
Ericka Mitchell, Chief Human Resources Officer, introduced Tom Alexander, Co-Founder & CEO of Holistic, who delivered a presentation on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) consulting firm and services offered in its proposal.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.1.
No members of the public commented.
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Noack/Flaherty) to Approve item 10.1, carried as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Vinson, Rinn
ABSENT: Shess
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10.2 Adopt Resolution No. 68-24 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Recreation and Park District to Provide a Loan in the Amount of $240,000 to Pay for an Emergency Generator at the Public Services Center and Community Center Public Works Director Ann James provided a report on the loan agreement for the shared emergency generator.
Michelle Lacy, General Manager of the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District, was available to answer questions from the Council.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.2.
No members of the public commented.
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Vinson/Noack) to Approve item 10.2, carried as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
ABSENT: Shess
10.3 Adopt Resolution No. 69-24 Approving the Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Fund Additional Project Scope for the Police Department Underground Storage Tank Replacement Project and Authorize the Public Works Director to Execute a Construction Change Order with Petro-Analytical, Inc.
Public Works Director Ann James delivered a presentation on the Underground Storage Tank Replacement Project.
Finance Manager Erick Cheung was available for questions.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.3.
No members of the public commented.
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Noack/Flaherty) to Approve item 10.3, carried as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Vinson, Rinn
ABSENT: Shess
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10.4 Introduce Ordinance No. ___ Amending Section 10.05.330 Living or Sleeping in Vehicles on Public Property and Adding Chapter 9.75, Camping on Public Property, to Title 9 (Health, Safety, and Welfare) of the Pleasant Hill Municipal Code.
City Manager Ethan Bindernagel provided opening remarks and invited Pleasant Hill Chief of Police Scott Vermillion to present on key elements, best practices, and new developments of the Anti-Camping Ordinance that was introduced.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.4.
No members of the public commented.
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Noack/Vinson) to Introduce item 10.4, carried as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Vinson, Rinn
ABSENT: Shess
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rinn closed the meeting in memory of Debbie Shess, wife of Councilmember Zac Shess.
Mayor Rinn adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
LYONE P. CONNER, CITY CLERK