MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Shess called a Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 PM.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Shess invited the Council and Public to join him in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Zac Shess Mayor Present
Andrei Obolenskiy Vice Mayor, District 2 Councilmember Present Belle La District 1 Councilmember Present
Sue Noack Councilmember at Large Present
Amanda Szakats District 5 Councilmember Present
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Shess reported that there was a closed session and nothing to report.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 25th Anniversary Recognition of the City of Pleasant Hill Senior Van Service Michael Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator, accepted a certificate of recognition, on behalf of the Senior Van volunteers. Eleven volunteers in attendance took a picture with Mayor Shess.
5.2 Update from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Fire Chief Aaron McAllister presented a report on the status of the Fire District, including new changes that are relevant to Pleasant Hill, and responded to questions from Council.
5.3 City of Pleasant Hill Economic Development Update
Bret Sweet, Economic Development Manager, presented a report on business development and local programs offered to support businesses in Pleasant Hill. He also responded to questions from Council.
6. CITY MANAGERS COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
• The Civic Action Commission is seeking project proposals for Community Service Day. • National Night Out is on August 4, 2026 at City Hall. • The District 3 and 4 City Council Nomination period is open through August 7, 2026. • The Bike Family Fest is on September 13, 2026.
• Information regarding City business and events is available online, via social media, the biweekly e-Newsletter, and the bi-monthly Outlook Newsletter.
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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 reports provided.
7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
All Councilmembers reported their attendance at the Blues and Brews festival.
Councilmember Szakats reported her attendance at the Farmers’ Market with MCE and the Calpine’s Carbon Capture Facility tour.
Councilmember Szakats announced that she will attend the Farmers’ Market on August 15 to discuss the Bike Family Fest.
Councilmember Noack reported her attendance at the Farmers' Market, the Mega Mixer hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, the Navel Weapons Station tour hosted by the City of Concord, and at the Northern Norman Mineta Academy, where she was a keynote speaker.
The City Hall building experienced a power surge. During this time, Councilmember La and Vice Mayor Obolenskiy shared announcements, however the Clerk was not yet aware that the recording was not captured, so there are no minutes available regarding their announcements.
Due to further technological disruption, Mayor Shess called a recess at 8:12 p.m.
The meeting was called back to order at 8:39 p.m.
Mayor Shess reported his attendance at the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee meeting, and at the Mega Mixer.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
No Members of the public commented.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved By Noack; Seconded By Szakats
To Approve items 9.1 - 9.6 carried unanimously as follows:
Ayes (5): Noack, Shess, La, Obolenskiy, and Szakats
9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of July 13, 2026 Haley Croffoot, Title presented a report on and responded to questions from Council.
9.2 Approve Checks Dated: July 10, 2026; July 17, 2026; July 24, 2026 Approve the check register.
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9.3 Approve Appointment Recommendation for Contra Costa County Library Commission Alternate Position
9.4 Adopt Resolution No. 53-26 Authorizing a Request to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of 2026 Contra Costa Coordinated Call for Projects Funding for the Contra Costa Boulevard Active Transportation Project.
9.5 Adopt Resolution No. 54-26 Authorizing a Request to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of 2026 Contra Costa Coordinated Call for Projects Funding for the Coggins Drive Active Transportation Enhancement Project.
9.6 Adopt Resolution No. 55-26 Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Grant Agreement with the State of California for receipt of funds through the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund.
10. ACTION CALENDAR
10.1 Adopt Resolution No. 56-26 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with CSG Consultants for Temporary Planning Services Haley Croffoot, Senior Planner, presented on the need for and timeline of the temporary Planner.
No Members of the public commented.
Moved By Noack; Seconded By Obolenskiy
Motion Carried Unanimously as follows:
Ayes (5): Noack, Shess, La, Obolenskiy, and Szakats
10.2 Adopt Resolution No. 57-26 Accepting Funds and Authorizing Expenditures from the California Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) Lieutenant Brian Leonard presented a report on the expenditures of the 2024-‘25 grant and responded to questions from Council.
No Members of the public commented.
Moved By Noack; Seconded By La
Motion Carried Unanimously as follows:
Ayes (5): Noack, Shess, La, Obolenskiy, and Szakats
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10.3 Adopt Resolution No. 58-26 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with DKS for engineering services for the Citywide Speed Surveys.
Anthony Nuti, Associate Engineer, presented a report on the history and purpose of the traffic speed surveying process. He also responded to questions from Council.
Due to another power disruption, Mayor Shess called a recess at 9:25 p.m.
The meeting was called back to order at 9:47 p.m.
No Members of the public commented.
Moved By Obolenskiy; Seconded By La
Motion Carried Unanimously as follows:
Ayes (5): Noack, Shess, La, Obolenskiy, and Szakats
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Shess adjourned the meeting at 9:49 p.m. The next City Council will be held on Aug 17, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
LYONE P. CONNER, CITY CLERK