MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
December 2, 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 November 29, 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 a closed session at 6:00 p.m., and there were no actions to report.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Annual Report by Diversity Commission
Diversity Commissioners Elizabeth Nunan and Freda Weng-Chu provided a presentation on the 2024 programs and activities of the Commission and sought feedback from the Council on their ideas for 2025.
5.2 Presentation on Senior Housing by Commission on Aging and Contra Costa Area Council on Aging
Lorna Van Ackeren, Vice Chair of the Commission on Aging and Pleasant Hill representative of the Contra Costa Area Council on Aging, introduced Kevin Donavan and Nhang Loung of the Contra Costa Area Council on Aging, who provided a presentation on housing challenges for older adults within Contra Costa County.
5.3 Assessment District Update
Ann James, Director of Public Works, presented a report on the impacts to the capital improvements in Assessment Districts 20 and 22, following the Assessment District ballot results.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
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The November 23, 2024 Light up the Night event, in partnership with Vestar, was highly attended and a great success.
The City Sandbag Stations are open to the public in three areas throughout Pleasant Hill.
The Senior Van Service is seeking volunteer drivers. Applications are available on 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
Mayor Rinn, along with Councilmembers Vinson and Shess reported their attendance at Light up the Night.
Vice Mayor Noack was unable to attend Light up the Night, but she expressed thanks to staff for their efforts in organizing the event.
Councilmember Shess additionally reported his attendance at the City of Pleasant Hill Economic Development Meeting.
Mayor Rinn also reported his and Councilmember Shess’ attendance at the Recreation and Park District Liaison Meeting.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rinn opened Public Comment.
No members of the public spoke.
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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Mayor Rinn pulled item 9.6 for further discussion.
Ericka Mitchell, Chief Human Resources Officer, responded to questions from Council.
Motion (Rinn/Noack) to Approve consent item 9.6, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
ABSENT: Flaherty
9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of November 18, 2024
9.2 Approve Checks Dated: November 15, 2024
9.3 Accept Update on Contra Costa Transportation Authority and TRANSPAC
9.4 Adopt Ordinance No. 973 Adding Chapter 7.45 Weed Abatement to Title (Community Preservation) of the Pleasant Hill Municipal Code
9.5 Approve Appointment Recommendations to the Education Commission and John Muir Community Health Fund Board
9.6 Adopt Resolution No. 79 -24 Repealing and Replacing Resolution 92-12, and Updating the Salaries, Stipends, and Benefits of Elected Officials
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Adopt Resolution No. 80- 24 Approving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Designation of Personnel for Government Services Category as Required by the U.S.
Treasury
Erick Cheung, Finance Manager delivered a presentation on the change in use of ARPA funds for personnel designation.
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
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10.2 Adopt Resolution No. 81-24 Approving an Additional Contribution to the Public Agencies Post-Employment Benefits Trust Program with Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) Section 115 Trust
Erick Cheung, Finance Manager, sought Council’s approval via a presentation, requesting to add a contribution to the PARS program.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.2.
No members of the public commented.
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Noack/Vinson) to Approve item 10.2, carried as follows:
AYES: Noack, Shess, Vinson, Rinn
ABSENT: Flaherty
10.3 Adopt Resolution No. 82-24 Accepting Bid and Awarding a Construction Contract to S&H Construction, Inc. for the City Hall Pond and Fountain Rehabilitation Project No. 01-24; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with S&H Construction, Inc.; and Allocate an Additional $583,071 in Available Funding Ann James, Public Works Director delivered a presentation on the RFP process and selection of a contractor for the City Hall Pond and Fountain Rehabilitation Project.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.3.
No members of the public commented.
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Vinson/Shess) to Approve item 10.3, carried as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Rinn
ABSENT: Vinson
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10.4 Adopt Resolution No. 83-24 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Blue Strike Environmental for Sustainability Related Services for the Preparation of a Climate Action Plan
Haley Croffoot, Senior Planner, introduced Blue Strike Environmental Consultant Kristin Cushman, who presented on the organization’s background and shared plans for developing a Climate Action Plan in Pleasant Hill.
Mayor Rinn opened public comment for item 10.4.
No members of the public commented.
Mayor Rinn closed public comment.
Motion (Noack/Shess) to Approve item 10.4, carried as follows:
AYES: Flaherty, Noack, Shess, Rinn
ABSENT: Vinson
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rinn adjourned the meeting at 9:27 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
LYONE P. CONNER, CITY CLERK