MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
August 4, 2025
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 July 7, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Noack 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 August 1, 2025, by City Clerk Lyone Conner.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Noack invited the Council and Public to join her in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Sue Noack Mayor Present
Zac Shess Vice Mayor Present
Belle La District 1 Councilmember Present
Andrei Obolenskiy District 2 Councilmember Absent
Amanda Szakats District 5 Councilmember Present
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Noack reported that there was a closed session on July 8, 2025 regarding an existing litigation, and there is nothing to report.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Presentation from the John Muir Community Health Fund Jelissa Parham, Executive Director of John Muir Community Health Fund, gave a presentation on the goals and accomplishments of the program.
5.2 Update from the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District Matt Rinn, Bay Area Rapid Transit Director of District 1, presented to the Council and discussed recent improvements to the BART trains and rider experience, as well as financial trends that impact the service.
5.3 Update on Pleasant Hill Police Department Roof Repairs Ann James, Public Works Director, shared the most recent updates regarding the status of the Emergency Roof Repair at the Police Department.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
• The Police Department will host its annual National Night Out event at City Hall on August 5, 2025.
• The Second annual Bike Family Fest is on Sunday, September 14 at the Pleasant Hill Library.
• The MDUSD school year commences on August 6, 2025. The Police Department reminds motorists and cyclists to observe the speed limits and obey all laws and traffic signs.
7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
7.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
Mayor Noack reported Council’s attendance at the Contra Costa Mayors Conference on July 10, hosted by the City of Brentwood.
7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Councilmember Szakats reported her attendance at the August 3 Summer Concert, the 60th anniversary celebration of the Older American’s Act hosted at Los Medanos, and the League of California Cities webinar “Crunch Time at the Capitol.” She also announced that the MCE Board approved a rate increase to the 100% renewable energy program for “Deep Green” customers and that clean vehicle credits will end on September 30.
Vice Mayor Shess reported his attendance at a Chamber Mixer and the Summer Concert.
Councilmember La reported her attendance at the Blues and Brews Festival and the Summer Concert.
She also announced that the Climate Action Plan Planning Workshop is on Wednesday, August 13 and Saturday, August 16.
In addition to events and activities already noted by Council, Mayor Noack also reported her attendance at the East Bay Leadership Council Installation and Awards Night.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
No members of the public provided a comment.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Shess/La) to Approve consent items 9.1 – 9.4, carried as follows:
AYES: La, Shess, Szakats, Noack
ABSENT: Obolenskiy
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9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of July 7, 2025
9.2 Approve Checks Dated July 04, 2025; July 11, 2025; July 18, 2025
9.3 Accept Update on Contra Costa Transportation Authority and TRANSPAC
9.4 Adopt Resolution No. 33-25 Upholding a Portion of the Planning Commission’s Decision, and Overturning a Portion of the Planning Commission's Decision, to Approve a Reasonable Accommodation Request for an Attached Carport Structure for a Person with Disabilities at 135 Byron Court, ENT-2023-0058
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Adopt Resolution No. 34-25 Declaring a Public Nuisance Due to the Presence of Weeds and Ordering the Abatement of Same on the Property Located at 319 Gloria Drive
Troy Fujimoto, City Planner, provided a presentation on the history of the public nuisance and City Council action to be considered.
No members of the public provided comments.
Motion (Szakats/Shess) to Approve item 10.1, carried as follows:
AYES: La, Shess, Szakats, Noack
ABSENT: Obolenskiy
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Noack adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, August 18, 2025, beginning at 7:00 p.m. ______________________________
LYONE P. CONNER, CITY CLERK