MINUTES OF THE
CLAYTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL – The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Wan held in-person and broadcast from Hoyer Hall, Clayton Community Library, 6125 Clayton Road, Clayton, California. Councilmembers present:
Councilmembers: Trupiano, Tillman, Diaz; Vice Mayor Enea, and Mayor Wan. Staff present: City Manager, Kris Lofthus; Administrative Services Director, Dennis Bozanich; City Clerk Melissa Rhodes
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by Mayor for the day Kaycee Dal Porto
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the public may address the City Council on non-agendized items within the Council’s jurisdiction. To ensure an orderly meeting and an equal opportunity for everyone, each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes, or the time established by the Mayor. In accordance with State Law, no action may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked or may at its discretion request staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter.
Public comment and input on other agenda items will be allowed when each item is considered by the Council.
Mayor for the day Kaycee Dal Porto shared a few comments.
Item #5 (a) Mayor of the Day Presentation was taken out of order.
Mayor Wan presented Kaycee Dal Porto with Mayor of the Day Certificate.
Representative from La Veranda presented Kaycee Dal Porto with a gift certificate.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar includes routine items that are to be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is requested, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. (a) Approve June 2, 2026 Minutes
(b) Direct the City Clerk and City Attorney to Coordinate Biennial Review of the Conflict of Interest Code of Employees and Commission Members for Consideration Before October 1, 2026
(c) Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Contract, not to exceed $60,000, with Brenna Howell Emergency Management for the City of Clayton’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Update and Training
Councilmembers requested additional information regarding the contract. Staff provided clarification on:
• The scope of the training to be provided
• The price of the contract
• Staffing and project management
No public comment was given.
(d) Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Contract, not to exceed $139,800, with Keep IT Simple and Verkada Inc to install security system and cameras for City Hall facilities, The Grove, and Clayton Community Park
Councilmembers requested additional information regarding the contract. Staff provided clarification on:
• Camera system replacement and additions
• Cost associated with replacing the non-functioning infrastructure No public comment was given.
Councilmember Diaz made a motion to approve, with Councilmember Trupiano seconding. The motion carried 5-0
5. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
(a) Mayor of the Day Presentation
Item was taken out of order and presented after the public comment portion of the agenda.
6. REPORTS
(a) City Manager's Report
City Manager Kris Loftus introduced two new staff members:
• City Clerk/Assistant to the City Manager – Melissa Rhodes • Public Works Director – Craig Blythe
(b) City Council/Committees Reports
7. ACTION ITEMS
(a) Adopt Resolution No. 10-2026 Amending the City of Clayton’s Salary Schedule Effective July 1, 2026, per Police Officers Association, Chief of Police, Miscellaneous Employee Group, and Management Employee Group Agreements in Conformance with CalPERS Requirements to Provide a Publicly Available Salary Schedule
Item was presented and it was noted:
• The purpose of this item is to update the City’s salary schedules per the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• This action is a CalPERS requirement
• This is the last year of contracts, all contracts expire June 30, 2027 No public comment was given.
Councilmember Diaz made a motion to approve, with Councilmember Trupiano seconding. The motion carried 5-0
(b) Adopt Resolution No. 11-2026, Ordering the levy and collection of special taxes and setting the special tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026/27 for Community Facilities District 2006-1 (Downtown Park Operation and Maintenance) Staff presented the item.
Discussion included confirming the estimated revenue was sufficient to meet the City’s needs.
No public comment was given.
Vice Mayor Enea made a motion to approve, with Councilmember Tillman seconding.
The motion carried 5-0
(c) Adopt Resolution No. 15-2026, Ordering the Levying of a Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Within the High Street Permanent Road Division for the Repayment of Funds Advanced for the Reconstruction of the Bridge and Future Maintenance Pursuant to the Streets and Highway Code, Article 3, Section 1173, et seq.
Staff presented the item.
No public comment was given.
Vice Mayor Enea made a motion to approve, with Councilmember Trupiano seconding. The motion carried 5-0
(d) Adopt Resolution No. 16-2026, Confirming the Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Within the Lydia Lane Sewer Assessment District for the Repayment of Bonds Issued for the Construction of Municipal Sanitary Sewers Staff presented the item.
No public comment was given.
Councilmember Tillman made a motion to approve, with Councilmember Trupiano seconding. The motion carried 5-0
(e) Adopt Resolution No. 17-2026, Confirming the Levying of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Oak Street Sewer Assessment District for the Repayment of Bonds Issued for the Construction of Municipal Sanitary Sewers Staff presented the item.
Discussion included clarification regarding the funding and maintenance once it is paid off.
No public comment was given.
Councilmember Trupiano made a motion to approve, with Councilmember Tillman seconding. The motion carried 5-0
(f) Adopt Resolution No. 18-2026, Ordering the Levy of a Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Within the Oak Street Permanent Road Division for the Repayment of Funds Advanced for the Reconstruction of the Bridge and Future Maintenance Pursuant to the Streets and Highway Code, Article 3, Section 1173, et seq.
Staff presented the item.
Discussion included clarification regarding the assessment allocation for a split lot.
No public comment was given.
Councilmember Trupiano made a motion to approve, with Councilmember Tillman seconding. The motion carried 5-0
(g) Adopt Resolution No. 19-2026, Approving the Engineer's Report, and Declaring the Intent to Levy and Collect Real Property Assessments for the Diablo Estates at Clayton Benefit Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026/27, and Giving Notice of a Public Hearing to be held on July 7, 2026 at 7:00PM at the City of Clayton Hoyer Hall on the Levy of the Proposed Assessments
Staff presented the item.
Discussion included:
• Clarification regarding the allowable uses of reserve funds • Clarification regarding who the project manager is
• Concerns or dissatisfaction expressed by residents
• Questions about whether a formal mechanism exists for residents to provide feedback
• Outreach conducted to community members regarding the upcoming public hearing
No public comment was given.
Vice Mayor Enea made a motion to approve, with Councilmember Trupiano seconding. The motion carried 5-0
(h) Adopt Resolution No. 21-2026 to Call for Placement of a General Tax Measure on the November 3, 2026, General Election Ballot, Adopt Resolution 22-2026 Requesting the Board of Supervisors to Consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election, and Resolution 23-2026 Providing for the Filing of Direct and Rebuttal Arguments Regarding the General Tax Measure
Staff presented the item.
Discussion included responses addressing concerns and skepticism expressed by residents.
Vice Mayor Enea noted that the City of Clayton has not had a tax increase in 62 years.
Lauren Kindorf spoke in support of the general tax measure.
Vice Mayor Enea made a motion to approve, with Councilmember Trupiano seconding. The motion carried 5-0
(i) Appoint Council Members to an Ad Hoc Committee to Author Direct and Rebuttal Arguments for the Sales Tax Measure on the November General Election Ballot.
Staff presented the item.
Discussion included clarification regarding the procedural steps after City Clerk processing.
Councilmember Trupiano volunteered to serve on the ad hoc committee and proposed including two members of the Financial Sustainability Committee. The City
Attorney clarified that the City Council is authorized to appoint only two Councilmembers to the ad hoc committee.
Mayor Wan nominated Councilmember Tillman to serve on the ad hoc committee, and Councilmember Tillman accepted the nomination.
Councilmember Diaz proposed that Mayor Wan and Councilmember Tillman be appointed to serve on the committee.
Mayor Wan expressed that he considered Councilmember Trupiano to be a better fit for the position.
Discussion included clarification regarding the timeline.
No public comment was received.
Vice Mayor Enea made a motion to approve, with Mayor Wan seconding. The motion carried 4-1 (Diaz - Abstain)
8. ADJOURNMENT – Mayor Wan adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
Please note that the Minutes of this meeting set forth all actions taken by City Council on the matters stated, but not necessarily in the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up.