MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
October 21, 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 17, 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 Absent
Allen Vinson Councilmember Present
Zac Shess Councilmember Present
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Rinn reported that there was no closed session.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Introduction of Measure K Oversight Committee Members Debbie Baker and Evan Daily and Reintroduction of Planning Commissioner David Mascaro Councilmember Vinson introduced new members Debbie Baker and Evan Daily to the Measure K Oversight Committee, along with David Mascaro who was reappointed to the Planning Commission.
5.2 Proclamation Designating the Month of November as Native American Heritage Month Mayor Rinn presented a proclamation to Commissioner Lloyd Schine, on behalf of the Diversity Commission, declaring November 2024 as Native American Heritage Month.
5.3 Proclamation Designating the Month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month Mayor Rinn also read a proclamation declaring the month of October 2024 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
The Candidate Write-in period for eligible residents in Districts 1 and 5 wishing to run for City Council concludes on October 22, 2024.
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The Commission on Aging will host a ‘Coping with Grief during the Holidays’ facilitated discussion on November 13, 2024 in the Large Community Room. The Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission is seeking performers for the 2025 Summer Concert by the Lake Series. Applications are available October 1 – November 15 via the City’s website.
7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
7.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
Mayor Rinn reported that City Manager Bindernagel attended the Cal Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA.
7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Councilmember Vinson reported his attendance on the San Francisco bus trip to watch the Blue Angels with members of the Pleasant Hill Senior Center.
Vice Mayor Noack clarified her absence from the Cal Cities Annual Conference due to a family emergency.
Mayor Rinn reported his attendance at the Chamber Mixer, which was held at WiseGirl Restaurant. He also attended the ‘Go Momentum’ event at the Concord Navel Weapon Station to view autonomous vehicle demonstrations.
Councilmember Shess reported his attendance at the East Bay Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors Quarterly meeting.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rinn opened Public Comment.
The following members of the public spoke:
Reverand Liz Ticheaor spoke on item 9.4
Jenelle Towle spoke on item 9.4
Mayor Rinn closed Public Comment.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Noack/Vinson) to Approve consent items 9.1 – 9.5, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
ABSENT: Flaherty
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9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of October 7, 2024
9.2 Approve Checks Dated: October 04, 2024; October 11, 2024
9.3 Approve Appointment Recommendation to the Traffic Safety Commission
9.4 Adopt Ordinance No. 971 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.
9.5 Adopt Ordinance No. 972 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.
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Adopt Resolution No. 70-24 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Design Professional Services Agreement with NCE for Engineering Design Services for the Taylor Boulevard Sidewalk Gap Closure Project
Transportation Manager Ryan McClain delivered a presentation on the areas of Taylor Boulevard that will require design improvements from the consultant.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.1.
No members of the public commented.
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Noack/Shess) to Approve item 10.1, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
ABSENT: Flaherty
10.2 Adopt Resolution No. 71-24 Accepting Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit Architectural Plans for a Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit Program Exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines Senior Planner Haley Croffoot introduced RRM Design Group Consultant Randall Russom, who provided a presentation on the nine permit-ready designs for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Program.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.2.
No members of the public commented.
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Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Vinson/Noack) to Approve item 10.2, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
ABSENT: Flaherty
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rinn adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
LYONE P. CONNER, CITY CLERK