MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
November 4, 2024
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Mayor Rinn called a Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:04 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 31, 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 Absent
Zac Shess Councilmember Present
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Rinn reported that there was no closed session.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Proclamation Designating the Month of November as Homelessness Awareness Month Mayor Rinn presented a proclamation to Chair Sprott, on behalf of the Diversity Commission, declaring November 2024 as Homelessness Awareness Month
5.2 Update from the Contra Costa Water District
John Burgh, Director of the Contra Costa Water District, provided a presentation on district updates.
5.3 Water Supply Update from the East Bay Municipal Utility District Luz Gómez, Director of the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) provided a presentation on district updates.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
Pleasant Hill has four voter Ballot Box locations, all of which may be utilized by registered voters, regardless of residential location. Ballot boxes close on November 5, 2024.
The Commission on Aging will host a ‘Coping with Grief during the Holidays’ workshop on November 13, 2024 in the Large Community Room.
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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
No meetings or conferences were reported.
7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Vice Mayor Noack reported that the Contra Costa Transportation Authority Board received a grant from the Federal Government for expanding express lanes.
Councilmember Flaherty reminded the public of the importance of participating in the Elections and encouraged every eligible member to vote.
Councilmember Shess reported his and Mayor Rinn’s attendance at the Diablo Valley College Human Performance Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Mayor Rinn reported his attendance at the Pleasant Hill Eagle Court Eagle Scouts completion ceremony and at the ribbon cutting for the new Buchanan Airport terminal and fire station.
Mayor Rinn also reported his and Vice Mayor Noack’s attendance at the Rotary Club Veteran’s Celebration.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rinn opened Public Comment.
No members of the public spoke.
Mayor Rinn closed Public Comment.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Noack/Shess) to Approve consent items 9.1 – 9.6, carried as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Rinn
ABSENT: Vinson
9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of October 21, 2024
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9.2 Approve Checks Dated: October 18, 2024; October 21, 2024; October 22, 2024; October 25, 2024
9.3 Adopt Resolution No. 72-24 Amending the City of Pleasant Hill Records Retention Schedule for all City Divisions
9.4 Adopt Resolution No. 73-24 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter of Agreement Between the City of Pleasant Hill and the Management Pay Plan (MPP) Adding the Classification Chief Financial Officer to the Plan
9.5 Adopt Resolution No. 74-24 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a ThreeYear Agreement with Sable Computer, Inc. for the Purchase and Implementation of DarkTrace Managed Detection and Response Cybersecurity Service
9.6 Adopt Resolution No. 75-24 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with AVI-SPL, Inc. for the Purchase and Replacement of Three Wireless Microphones in the Council Chambers Utilizing the Public, Educational, and Government Access Fund
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Adopt Resolution No. 76-24 Accepting Bid and Awarding the Construction Contract for the City Hall/Public Services Center & Community Center Emergency Generator Installation Project No. 03-24 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with CD & Power; and Allocate an Additional $115,440.53 in Available Funding
Transportation Manager Ryan McClain delivered a presentation on the proposed plans for the City Hall and Public Services Center Emergency Generators.
Hayden Piper of CD & Power was available to answer questions from the Council.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.1.
No members of the public commented.
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Flaherty/Noack) to Approve item 10.1, carried as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Rinn
ABSENT: Vinson
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10.2 Study Session to review a Preliminary Draft of the comprehensive update to the City’s Zoning Ordinance (PHMC Title 18). The proposed comprehensive update to the Zoning Ordinance is necessary to implement the goals, policies and programs of the recently adopted 2040 General Plan and 2023-2031 Housing Element, as well as to address compliance with State law, and clarify and streamline existing processes.
Senior Planner Haley Croffoot introduced Mintier Harnish Consultant Michael Gibbons, who provided a presentation on the six sections of the Zoning Ordinance Amendments to be reviewed in the Study Session.
Following the first two sections of the Zoning Ordinance Study Session, Mayor Rinn called a recess at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
The City Council asked questions of and provided feedback to Mr. Gibbons Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.2.
The following five members of the public commented in-person:
Michelle Lacey
Marshall Lewis
Will Nelson
Bruce Irion
Andrei Obolenskiy
11 members of the public also submitted a comment to the City Council ahead of the meeting:
Jack Prosek
Shereen Motarjemi
Annette Gelinas
Bruce Irion
Travis Brooks, Esp.
Elizabeth Arruda
Marianne Carini
John Walter
Kathleen Andrus
Kevin Kennedy
Edith McDougald
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Item 10.2 was a study session and required no vote from the City Council.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rinn adjourned the meeting at 10:23 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
LYONE P. CONNER, CITY CLERK