MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
September 15, 2025
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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 September 12, 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 Present
Amanda Szakats District 5 Councilmember Present
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Noack reported that there were no closed sessions to report.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Presentation from MCE Clean Energy
Laura Wehrley, MCE Community Development Manager, provided a presentation on MCE’s services and outreach to the Pleasant Hill and greater community.
5.2 Introduction of Commission on Aging Commissioner Catherine Becerra-Smith Vice Mayor Shess introduced Catherine Becerra-Smith, the newly appointed Commission on Aging Commissioner, and shared information regarding her qualifications and experience.
Commissioner Becerra-Smith provided remarks to the Council regarding her appointment.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
• Community Service Day is Saturday, September 27 and begins at Pleasant Hill Park. • Vacancies exist on the City’s Commission on Aging, Diversity Commission, and Traffic Safety Commission. The application deadline is September 24, or until filled. • The Pleasant Hill Night Market is on Friday, September 19 at Chilpancingo Park.
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7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
7.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
There were no meetings or conferences reported.
7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Mayor Noack recognized and thanked the organizers of the Bike Family Fest. All Councilmembers reported their attendance at the event.
Vice Mayor Shess, along with Councilmembers Szakats, Obolenskiy, and La also reported their attendance at the World Fusion Festival hosted by the Recreation and Park District.
Councilmember Obolenskiy announced an upcoming Chamber Mixer on Thursday, September 18.
Councilmember Obolenskiy also shared remarks recognizing Mexican Independence Day on September 15.
Councilmember La recognized Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. She acknowledged comments from the public, received during the week, regarding a request for a permanent bike park, and advised that the Recreation and Park District is the best resource for such a request.
Councilmember La also highlighted literature written by a local artist and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) survey that is available to the public.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public provided a comment:
Anthony Mitchell, Leslie Altman, Dan Franke, George J., Michelle Abernathy Additionally, the following members of the public provided a written comment ahead of the meeting but after the agenda was posted:
Aiden Martin, Cindy Coelho, Corbin Ragan, Craig Abernethy, Eva Popova, Hannah Robrecht, Katie Vecchio, Lenore Krause, Marcella and Joshua Lashley, Monica Villasenor, and Morgan Roth
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Szakats/La) to Approve consent items 9.1 – 9.3, carried unanimously as follows:
AYES: La, Obolenskiy, Shess, Szakats, Noack
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9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of September 8, 2025
9.2 Approve Checks Dated: September 05, 2025
9.3 Adopt Resolution No. 44-25 Designating Councilmember Andrei Obolenskiy as a Voting Delegate at the League of California Cities Annual Conference from October 8-10, 2025 in Long Beach, California
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Adopt Resolution No. 45-25 to Award the Construction Contract for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project No. 03-25 and Authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with MCK Services
Ann James, Public Works Director, provided a presentation on the progress and need for street resurfacing in Pleasant Hill. She also shared background information on the RFP process leading to the proposed construction contract.
No members of the public provided comments.
Motion (Obolenskiy/La) to Approve item 10.1, carried unanimously as follows:
AYES: La, Obolenskiy, Shess, Szakats, Noack
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Noack adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, beginning at 7:00 p.m. ______________________________
LYONE P. CONNER, CITY CLERK