Skip to main content Home Meetings Agenda Minutes Agenda Packet REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONCORD CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 1950 PARKSIDE DRIVE CONCORD, CALIFORNIA AND VARIOUS TELEPHONIC/ELECTRONIC LOCATIONS TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2022   The Concord City Council met in a regular meeting in the Council Chamber, located at 1950 Parkside Drive and via various telephonic/electronic locations at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, with Mayor Aliano presiding. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember McGallian. Minutes follow in abbreviated form per Resolution 3361 and Council Minutes of September 26, 1966.   ROLL CALL   COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Edi Birsan, Laura Hoffmeister, Tim McGallian, Carlyn Obringer, Dominic Aliano   STAFF PRESENT::  Valerie Barone, City Manager; Susanne Brown, City Attorney; Justin Ezell, Assistant City Manager; Patti Barsotti, City Treasurer; Joelle Fockler, City Clerk; Greg Taylor, Director of Information Technology; Kevin Marstall, Director of Community Development; William Tarbox, Director of Public Works; James Nakayama, Police Captain; Kevin Halm, Provisional Police Lieutenant; Brenda Kain, Housing Manager; Leng Power, Community Services Manager; Abhishek Parikh, Deputy Director of Public Works – Transportation; Winnie Chung, Transportation Program Manager II; Virendra Patel, Transportation Program Manager II; Saravana Suthanthira, Limited Services Professional; Aldrich Bautista, Associate Civil Engineer; Bruce Davis, Acting City Engineer; Jesse Crawford, Maintenance Superintendent; Craig Blythe, Administrative Services Manager; Donna Lee, Budget Officer   MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL: Mariah Lauritzen, Concord; Rocci Barsotti, Kiwanis Club of Concord; Elaine Schroth, Visit Concord; Hope Johnson; Laura Nakamura, Concord; Natalie; D’Marco Anthony; Danny Espinoza; Judy Herman; Ady Olvera; Edith Guillen; Noralee Gipner, Martinez; Dave Campbell, Bike East Bay   PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD   Mariah Lauritzen, Concord, requested the installation of a water line at Hillcrest Community Park.   Rocci Barsotti, Kiwanis Club of Concord, announced the Taste of Concord scheduled for October 2, 2022, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.   Elaine Schroth, Visit Concord, thanked the Council for its support and provided an update on the events Visit Concord held over the summer.   Hope Johnson stated concern about the Council participating in City Council meetings remotely, especially when voting on crucial items.   Laura Nakamura, Concord, announced that the radio station KVHS is for sale and Mt. Diablo Unified School District is in negotiations with a buyer, Christian radio network KLOVE. She stated that the hope is that the MDUSD Board will vote no to proceed and the District will look for another buyer.   Natalie spoke in opposition to KLOVE and noted that Concord’s designation as the “Happiest City” through a survey on Instagram.   D’Marco Anthony spoke of his disappointment that there are no minorities running for Concord City Council in the November 2022 election.   Danny Espinoza congratulated Debra Ballinger on her retirement and thanked her for her service.   Judy Herman spoke of Concord’s designation as the “Happiest City” through a biased survey on Instagram.   PRESENTATION   PROCLAMATION – Debra Ballinger Day   Mayor Aliano presented Debra Ballinger a proclamation declaring August 23, 2022, as “Debra Ballinger Day” in the city of Concord.   Following comments from the City Council, Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period.   The following people congratulated Debra and thanked her for her service: Laura Nakamura, Concord Communities Alliance Ady Olvera Edith Guillen   Mayor Aliano closed the public comment period.   ANNOUNCEMENTS   RECRUITMENT FOR CONCORD-PLEASANT HILL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT GRANT COMMITTEE   City Clerk Joelle Fockler announced a recruitment for the Concord-Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee to fill an unscheduled vacancy for a term ending June 30, 2023, a vacancy for a term ending June 30, 2023, and a vacancy for a term ending June 30, 2025; and setting a deadline of Friday, September 23, 2022, at 5 p.m. as the deadline for receipt of applications by the City Clerk.   Following questions from the City Council, Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.   TREASURER’S REPORT   City Treasurer Patti Barsotti introduced Monique Spike, Managing Director, PFM Asset Management, who gave a presentation on the City’s Investment Program.   Following questions from the City Council, Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.   A motion was made by McGallian and seconded by Obringer to receive the Treasurer’s Report for the period April 1 – June 30, 2022. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.   CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR   Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 28, 2022    A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Hoffmeister to approve the minutes from the June 28, 2022, City Council meeting. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.   APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – Kimley-Horn   A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Hoffmeister to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn in the amount of $341,840 to complete an update of the City’s Transportation Impact Fee program and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.   ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-52 – Local Assistance Grant Program   This item was pulled from consideration on the Consent Calendar by Natalie who stated that she would like to have more recycling bins at her apartment complex.   A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by McGallian to adopt Resolution No. 22-52 entitled, “A Resolution Accepting $183,213 in Funding Under the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery SB 1383 (Organic Waste Recycling) Local Assistance Grant Program and Appropriating Such Funds to the City of Concord SB 1383 Compliance Program for Fiscal Year 2021-22 to Project No. 2667.” The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.   ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS – 2021 Arterial and Collector LED Streetlight Retrofit (Project No. 2566)   A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Hoffmeister to accept the improvements for the 2021 Arterial and Collector LED Streetlight Retrofit (Project No. 2566) and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.   APPROVAL OF SIXTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – Robert Half International, Inc.    A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Hoffmeister to approve the sixth amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for financial and accounting services with Robert Half International, Inc. in the amount of $100,000 for a not to exceed amount of $350,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.   APPROVAL OF PURCHASE – Pure Computer Storage System    A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Hoffmeister to approve the purchase of the Pure Computer Storage System from ePlus Inc. in an amount not to exceed $391,266.26, including a 15 percent contingency, in accordance with the City’s technology replacement schedule. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – BKF   A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Hoffmeister to approve an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with BKF of Walnut Creek, California, in the amount of $277,000 to provide additional design and related services for Treat Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Project No. 2559) and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.   APPOINTMENTS TO BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE    A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Hoffmeister to approve the appointment of Victor Benedict Tiglao to fill an unscheduled vacancy for a term ending February 28, 2023, and Rebekah McMenamin to fill an unscheduled vacancy for a term ending February 28, 2025, on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.   APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER – Advanced Mobility Group    A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Hoffmeister to approve a task order under the approved Master Services Agreement with Advanced Mobility Group (AMG) associated with Engineering Staff Augmentation Services for the Transportation Division for a task order amount of not to exceed $125,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the task order in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.   ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-53 – Right of Way Easement for the property at 3603 Willow Pass Road    A motion was made by Obringer and seconded by Hoffmeister to adopt Resolution No. 22-53, entitled “A Resolution Accepting $183,213 in Funding Under the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery SB 1383 (Organic Waste Recycling) Local Assistance Grant Program and Appropriating Such Funds to the City of Concord SB 1383 Compliance Program for Fiscal Year 2022 to Project No. 2667,” authorize the City Manager to accept the easement and execute any documents necessary or desirable to effect the easement acquisitions, subject to approval of the City Attorney, and authorize payment of the agreed compensation to the property owners in the amount of $6,500. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.   CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS   ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-54 – Local Roadway Safety Plan    Deputy Director of Public Works – Transportation Abhishek Parikh introduced the team and provided a report, explaining that a Local Roadway Safety Plan is required for agencies to apply for state and federal funding and requires a systematic approach that identifies existing patterns, facilitates internal/external partnerships and collaboration, and establishes agency best practices from a policy and implementation standpoint.    Following questions from the City Council, Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period.    Laura Nakamura, Concord, stated that the wording in the plan should be changed to help change mindsets to understand that pedestrians are people and that transit and transportation affects everyone.    Mayor Aliano closed the public comment period.    Following comments by the City Council, a motion was made by Hoffmeister and seconded by Birsan to adopt Resolution No. 22-54 entitled, “A Resolution Adopting the City of Concord Local Roadway Safety Plan.” The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.    Mayor Aliano recessed the meeting at 8:30 p.m. The meeting resumed at 8:39 p.m.   WORKPLAN/PROJECT APPROACH – City of Concord Homeless Strategic Plan    Community Services Manager Leng Power presented the staff report, providing a background and elements of the Strategic Plan, and explaining that the Council was being requested to define the oversight method for the development of the Homeless Strategic Plan so that it can be included as part of the scope of work for consultation services. Ms. Power provided three options for Council: 1) use of a standing Council Committee; 2) use of an appointed committee/commission; and 3) Council oversight.    Following questions from the City Council, Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period.    Wendy Hershey, Concord, stated that the City should allow citizens to sponsor porta potties on public land and City and BART parking lots, and allow people to park on BART overflow parking lots.    The following people spoke in favor of Option 2 – the use of an appointed committee/commission:  Laura Nakamura, Concord  Ady Olvera  Noralee Gipner, Martinez    Natalie commented on the importance of being able to shower.    Mayor Aliano closed the public comment period.    Following comments by the City Council, it was the consensus of the City Council to direct the Council Committee on Housing and Economic Development to define the composition and membership for the formation of a Council appointed special-purpose Working Group to advise staff and the consultant on the development of the Homeless Strategic Plan.   APPROVAL OF PREFERRED CONCEPTS FROM COMPLETE STREETS FEASIBILITY STUDY – Pine Hollow/Alberta Way (from Clayton Valley Charter High School to Mount Diablo Elementary School)    Limited Services Professional Saravana Suthanthira presented the staff report, providing a project overview, improvement concept, and next steps. She confirmed that the Council was being requested to approve the Feasibility Study Improvement Concepts recommendations.    Following questions from the City Council, Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period.    Laura Nakamura, Concord, spoke in support of the project.    Dave Campbell, Bike East Bay, spoke in support of the project.    Mayor Aliano closed the public comment period.    Following comments by the City Council, a motion was made by Hoffmeister and seconded by Obringer to approve the Feasibility Study Improvement Concepts recommendations. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.   APPROVAL OF A 24-MONTH SERVICES AGREEMENT – Flock Safety    Provisional Lieutenant Kevin Helm presented the staff report, explaining how Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras work and requesting that the City Council approve a 24-month services agreement with Flock Safety for the lease and installation of Flock ALPR cameras.    Following questions from the City Council, Mayor Aliano opened a public comment period.    Natalie inquired about a policy on dealing with rental cars.    Hope Johnson spoke in opposition to the ALPR System and the need for a written policy on ALPRs.    Mayor Aliano closed the public comment period.    Following comments by the City Council, a motion was made by Hoffmeister and seconded by McGallian to approve a 24-month Services Agreement with Flock Safety for the lease and installation of approximately 65 Flock License Plate Reader cameras and associated software services with the option to renew for one additional 24-month term in a total amount not to exceed $789,187.50 over four years, including a 15 percent contingency, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.    Due to the late hour, a motion was required to continue the meeting. A motion was made by Hoffmeister and seconded by Obringer to continue the meeting to consider the remaining items on the agenda. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.   CORRESPONDENCE   Agenda Item No. 5.a – Treasurer’s Report – PowerPoint Presentation Agenda Item No. 6.d – LED Streetlight Retrofit – Benched Correspondence Agenda Item No. 7.a – Local Roadway Safety Plan – PowerPoint Presentation Agenda Item No. 7.b – Homeless Strategic Plan – Benched Correspondence Agenda Item No. 7.b – Homeless Strategic Plan – PowerPoint Presentation Agenda Item No. 7.c – Complete Streets Feasibility Study – PowerPoint Presentation Agenda Item No. 7.d – Flock License Plate Reader Cameras – Benched Correspondence Agenda Item No. 7.d – Flock License Plate Reader Cameras – PowerPoint Presentation Agenda Item No. 7.d – Flock License Plate Reader Cameras – Letter to Greg Taylor from Flock Group Inc., dated August 25, 2022   COUNCIL REPORTS    Councilmembers shared information on events and activities in which they had participated since the last meeting and commented on items of interest.    It was the consensus of the Council to revisit the non-storefront cannabis license process and put the process on an upcoming City Council meeting agenda.   ADJOURNMENT   By order of the Mayor, the meeting was adjourned on August 23, 2022, at 11:48 p.m.     /s/               DOMINIC ALIANO MAYOR /s/               JOELLE FOCKLER, MMC CITY CLERK   This video file cannot be played. 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