MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
February 19, 2026
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Shess called a Special Joint Meeting of the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District Board and the City Council to order at 5:45 PM, at Back Forty Texas BBQ, 100 Coggins Dr, 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 February 13, 2026, by City Clerk Lyone Conner and at the Recreation and Park District at 147 Gregory Lane in Pleasant Hill by General Manager Michelle Lacy.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Shess invited all attendees to join him in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
City Council Attendee Name Title Status
Zac Shess Mayor Present
Andrei Obolenskiy Vice Mayor Present
Belle La District 1 Councilmember Present
Sue Noack District 2 Councilmember Present
Amanda Szakats District 5 Councilmember Present
City Council Attendee Name Title Status
Derek Wurst Chair Present
Sandra Bonato Vice Chair Present
Bobby Glover Secretary Present
Sandy Vinson Director Present
Quy Tran Director Present
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
No members of the public commented.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 State of the District
Derek Wurst, Chair of the Recreation and Park District Board, provided a presentation on the impact, outreach, and upcoming improvements from the District. He also highlighted the 75th anniversary of the District and the subsequent activities that will occur to recognize the milestone.
5.2 State of the City
Zac Shess, Mayor, provided a presentation regarding his vision for the City of Pleasant Hill in 2026. He highlighted successes and growth within the City, spotlighted staff accomplishments, and discussed upcoming City project and business development. Mayor Shess also shared upcoming priorities, such as the drafting of a Climate Action Plan, work towards creating safer streets, and the possibility of art installation throughout the City.
ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Shess adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m. ______________________________
LYONE P. CONNER, CITY CLERK