Concord public meetings in 2021

Policy Development & Internal Operations

The Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee will hear an oral report from Assistant City Manager Justin Ezell on Contra Costa County's redistricting process, draft maps, and timeline. The meeting is held remotely under AB 361 due to COVID-19, and public comment is limited to this agenda item.

• Oral report on Contra Costa County redistricting process, draft maps, and timeline
• Draft supervisorial district maps with population variances up to 8.82%
• Concord split in draft maps at various boundaries (e.g., Concord Ave, Willow Pass Rd, Hwy 4)
• Public comment limited to agenda item 2.a, with 3-minute speaking limit

The Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee heard a report on Contra Costa County's redistricting process and draft maps. After deliberating on the pros and cons of Concord being split between two districts, the Committee decided to recommend sending a letter to the County stating the City Council's position that the entire City is a 'community of interest' and should be kept whole within one supervisorial district. The recommendation will be placed before the full City Council for consideration on November 2, 2021.

• Recommended sending a letter to Contra Costa County stating the City Council's position that the entire City is a 'community of interest' and should be kept whole within one supervisorial district
• Recommendation to be placed before the full City Council for consideration on November 2, 2021

Policy Development & Internal Operations

The Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee will consider whether to include residential displacement and anti-displacement policies in the scope of the upcoming Housing Element update (2023-2031). Staff recommend the committee direct staff to include this discussion in the scope of work to present to the City Council. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19, with public comment limited to agenda items. A resident submitted correspondence urging immediate tenant protections rather than a task force, citing a recent eviction.

• Discussion of including anti-displacement policies in Housing Element update scope
• Presentation on displacement risk maps from UC Berkeley Urban Displacement Project
• Housing Element must be adopted by City Council in late 2022, submitted to HCD by January 2023
• Staff to recommend consultant contract to City Council on June 22nd
• Public comment via Zoom or phone; written comments due by 3 pm day of meeting

The Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee received an oral report on the Anti-Displacement Task Force and heard public comments. The Committee directed staff to include residential displacement as a topic in the 2023-2031 Housing Element update and to consider anti-displacement policies as part of the scope of work, which will be presented to City Council on June 22, 2021. No formal votes were taken; the action was a direction to staff.

• Directed staff to include residential displacement in 2023-2031 Housing Element update
• Directed staff to consider anti-displacement policies in Housing Element scope of work

Policy Development & Internal Operations

This special meeting of the Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee, scheduled for April 29, 2021, is cancelled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Policy Development & Internal Operations

The Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee will consider the proposed FY 2021-22 and 2022-23 City Council Services Program Budget, revisions to Policy and Procedure No. 89 on board appointments, and a resolution reaffirming the city's commitment to inclusivity. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19, with public comment limited to agenda items.

• City Council Services budget: $126,433 for FY 2021-22, $129,651 for FY 2022-23
• Meetings & Training budget increased by $16,563 to $45,013 for FY 2021-22
• Proposed five-working-day application extension if an incumbent board member does not reapply
• Resolution No. 17-73 reaffirming welcoming, inclusive community to be revised
• Public comment via Zoom or phone; written comments due by 3 pm day of meeting

The Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee approved the FY 2021-22 and 2022-23 City Council Services Program Budget as presented, directing staff to include it in the bi-annual budget for the City Council in May 2021. It also approved revisions to Policy and Procedure No. 89 on Council appointments to boards and commissions, extending the application period by five working days if an incumbent does not reapply, and directed staff to bring it to a future City Council meeting. The Committee approved a revised Resolution reaffirming the City's commitment to being welcoming and inclusive, with a text change, and directed staff to bring it to a future City Council meeting for adoption.

• Approved the FY 2021-22 and 2022-23 City Council Services Program Budget as presented.
• Directed staff to include the approved budget with the bi-annual budget presented to the City Council in May 2021.
• Approved changes to Policy and Procedure No. 89, extending the application period by five working days if an incumbent does not reapply.
• Directed staff to bring Policy and Procedure No. 89 to a future City Council meeting for approval.
• Approved a revised Resolution reaffirming the City's commitment to being welcoming, inclusive, tolerant, and supportive for all, with a text change.
• Directed staff to bring the Resolution to a future City Council meeting for adoption.

Policy Development & Internal Operations

The Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee will consider a City Council referral on a 'Hero's Pay' ordinance that could mandate hourly hazard pay for grocery store workers. The committee will review staff analysis, public comments, and provide direction on whether to recommend the ordinance to the full Council. The agenda includes only this single substantive item, with the rest being procedural.

• Discussion of a 'Hero's Pay' ordinance mandating hourly hazard pay for grocery store workers
• Staff report includes list of Concord grocery stores and their employee counts
• Review of hazard pay ordinances adopted in other jurisdictions (e.g., Oakland, San Jose, Los Angeles)
• Potential legal costs from litigation are unknown
• Public comment limited to agenda items only

The Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee reviewed a referral on a 'Hero's Pay' ordinance that could mandate hazard pay for grocery store workers. After hearing public comment from 13 people, the committee agreed to recommend the ordinance to the full City Council. The committee directed staff to set the pay timeframe as 120 days or until the yellow tier, set the pay increase as a range of $3-$5 per hour (to be finalized by Council), apply it to grocery stores with 300 or more employees nationwide, and include large franchises. The City Attorney's office will be consulted on drafting, with possible Council consideration as early as March 23, 2021.

• Recommended a 'Hero's Pay' ordinance to the full City Council.
• Directed staff to set the ordinance's effectiveness timeframe as 120 days or yellow tier.
• Directed staff to set the pay increase as a range of $3-$5 per hour, with a credit for voluntary employer pay increases.
• Directed staff to apply the ordinance to grocery stores with 300 or more employees nationwide and include large franchises.
• Adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:45 p.m.

Policy Development & Internal Operations

The Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee will consider a referral from the City Council on a 'Hero Pay' ordinance that could mandate hourly hazard pay for grocery store workers. The committee will hear an oral report from the Director of Economic Development & Base Reuse. Public comment is limited to agenda items, and the meeting will be held remotely due to COVID-19.

• Consideration of 'Hero Pay' ordinance for grocery store workers
• Oral report from Guy Bjerke, Director, Economic Development & Base Reuse
• List of grocery stores in Concord with employee counts and gross receipts
• Remote meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders

The Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee reviewed a City Council referral for a potential 'Hero Pay' ordinance mandating hazard pay for grocery store workers. After hearing public comments in support, the committee felt it lacked sufficient information and asked staff for additional research on other jurisdictions' actions. No formal recommendation was made, and a future special meeting will be scheduled to discuss the matter.

• Reviewed referral for Hero Pay ordinance; no action taken
• Requested staff to prepare additional information and summary of other jurisdictions' ordinances
• Scheduled future special meeting to discuss Hero Pay after staff report is ready

Policy Development & Internal Operations

The Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee will consider revisions to Policy & Procedure 178, the City of Concord's Legislative Advocacy Program and Platform. The revisions add positions on COVID-19 relief, homelessness and mental health response teams, the CNWS Reuse Project, and food waste composting, while removing an outdated reference to California Voting Rights Act reforms. The committee will provide direction and recommend adoption by the City Council.

• Revisions to Policy & Procedure 178 - Legislative Advocacy Program and Platform
• Adds support for COVID-19 pandemic response legislation and rent/eviction protections
• Adds support for funding and training of response teams for homelessness and mental health calls
• Adds support for legislation enabling CNWS Reuse Project implementation and CEQA streamlining
• Deletes outdated reference to California Voting Rights Act reforms

The Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee reviewed proposed revisions to Policy & Procedure 178 (Legislative Advocacy Program and Platform). The committee suggested edits and added a policy statement about seeking fair and reasonable housing requirements under the Regional Housing Needs Assessment. They recommended the revisions be considered by the full City Council at their January 26, 2021 meeting. No final decisions were made; the item was forwarded for Council consideration.

• Reviewed proposed revisions to Policy & Procedure 178
• Suggested edits to improve the revisions
• Added policy statement on fair and reasonable housing requirements under the Regional Housing Needs Assessment
• Recommended revisions be considered by full City Council on January 26, 2021