CLAYTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 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; Police Chief Jeremy Crone; City Clerk Melissa Rhodes
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
There was no public comment received.
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 July 7, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes and July 28, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
(b) Adoption of Ordinance 504 Adding Section 2.02.040 to the City of Clayton Municipal Code, Under Title 2 Administration and Personnel Chapter 2.02 - General Municipal Election, Relating to the Electronic Filing of Fair Political Practices Commission Campaign Disclosure Statements
Vice Mayor Enea made a motion to approve, with Councilmember Diaz seconding. The motion carried 5-0.
5. REPORTS
(a) City Manager's Report
City Manager Lofthus announced the final Concert in The Grove on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.; a Town Hall Meeting on August 26, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Hoyer Hall, located at 6125 Clayton Road, Clayton, CA 94517; and an Emergency Operations Plan Community Meeting hosted by the Police Chief on August 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Hoyer Hall; noted that the next City Council meeting would be held on September 1, 2026; and thanked everyone who participated in National Night Out. (b) City Council/Committees Reports
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 505 Amending Clayton Municipal Code Section 5.04.370 (Business Licenses and Taxes Generally - Rental Dwellings), Eliminating the Business License Tax on Single Family Rental Dwelling Units
Recommendation: Open public hearing, take public input, close the public hearing, and introduce the ordinance by title only and continue to September 1, 2026, for second reading and adoption.
Chief Crone introduced the item.
Mayor Wan opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Vice Mayor Enea made a motion to continue the public hearing to September 1, 2026, with Councilmember Trupiano seconding. The motion carried 5-0. (b) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 506 Amending Clayton Municipal Code Section 9.18.060 (Alarm Systems — Enforcement) to Clarify the Fee Schedule Applicable to Excessive False Alarms
Recommendation: Open public hearing, take public input, close the public hearing, and introduce the ordinance by title only and continue to September 1, 2026, for second reading and adoption.
Mayor Wan opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Chief Crone introduced the item.
Council sought clarification regarding the number of false alarms permitted and penalties.
City Attorney Subramanian recommended modifying the language to reference a 12- month period to remain consistent in both sections a and b.
Vice Mayor Enea made a motion to continue the public hearing to September 1, 2026, with Councilmember Trupiano seconding. The motion carried 5-0. (c) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 507 Amending Clayton Municipal Code Section 10.41.020 (Recreational Vehicles — Definitions) to Clarify That Non-Motorized Trailers Drawn by a Motor Vehicle Are Included Within the Definition of "Recreational Vehicle"
Recommendation: Open public hearing, take public input, close the public hearing, and introduce the ordinance by title only and continue to September 1, 2026, for second reading and adoption.
Mayor Wan opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Chief Crone introduced the item.
Council sought clarification.
Vice Mayor Enea made a motion to continue the public hearing to September 1, 2026, with Councilmember Tillman seconding. Motion carried 5-0. (d) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 508 Amending Clayton Municipal Code Section 11.04.060 (City Parks — Amplified Sound) to Include Bluetooth Speakers Among Exempt Personal Devices and to Correct Permit Terminology to Align With Permits Currently Issued by the City Recommendation: Open public hearing, take public input, close the public hearing, and introduce the ordinance by title only and continue to September 1, 2026, for second reading and adoption.
Mayor Wan opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m.
Chief Crone introduced the item.
Mayor Wan proposed using more general language to improve efficiency.
Councilmember Tillman made a motion to continue the public hearing to September 1, 2026, with Vice Mayor Enea seconding. The motion carried 5-0.
(e) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 509 Amending Clayton Municipal Code Chapter 12.08 (Sight Obstructions at Intersections), Sections
12.08.010 through 12.08.040, to Extend Sightline Protections to Pedestrians, Establish a Maintenance-Based Standard for Vegetation Within the Sight Triangle, and Update Outdated "City Engineer" References to City Manager or Designee
Recommendation: Open the public hearing, take public input, close the public hearing, and introduce the ordinance by title only and continue to September 1, 2026, for second reading and adoption.
Mayor Wan opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m.
Chief Crone introduced the item.
Council addressed concerns and sought clarification.
Vice Mayor Enea made a motion to continue the public hearing to September 1, 2026, with Councilmember Trupiano seconding. The motion carried 5-0. (f) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 510 Creating Clayton Municipal Code Chapter 17.70 (Special Event Permits) to Establish a Permit Process for Events Requiring Closure of a Public Right-of-Way or Diversion of Traffic, Distinct From the Administrative Temporary Use Permit Process Under Chapter 17.69
Recommendation: Open public hearing, take public input, close the public hearing, and introduce the ordinance by title only and continue to September 1, 2026, for second reading and adoption.
Mayor Wan opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m.
Chief Crone introduced the item.
Council sought clarification.
Gabriel Flores expressed concern regarding organized assemblies, sought clarification on whether individuals protesting without a permit would be in violation, and stated that the language could be interpreted in a manner that inhibits the rights to free speech and assembly.
Mayor Wan highlighted line item 17.70.020 (i).
Vice Mayor Enea made a motion to continue the public hearing to September 1, 2026, with Councilmember Trupiano seconding. The motion carried 5-0.
(g) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 511 Renumbering Clayton Municipal Code Chapter 17.70 (Temporary Use Permits) as Chapter 17.69, Amending Sections 17.69.010 and 17.69.020 to Distinguish Temporary Use Permits From Special Event Permits and Remove Parades and Block Parties as Conditionally Permitted Temporary Uses, and Adding Section 17.69.070 (Violation — Penalty) to Establish Infraction Penalties for Violations of Temporary Use Permits
Recommendation: Open the public hearing, take public input, close the public hearing, and introduce the ordinance by title only and continue to September 1, 2026, for second reading and adoption.
Mayor Wan opened the public hearing at 7:51 p.m.
Chief Crone introduced the item.
Councilmember Trupiano questioned the removal of "parades." Chief Crone clarified that "parades" would now fall under special events.
Vice Mayor Enea made a motion to continue the item to September 1, 2026, with Councilmember Trupiano seconding. The motion carried 5-0.
7. ACTION ITEMS
(a) Adopt Resolution No. 35-2026 approving revised City Standard Plan S-18, Street Name Signs
Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
City Manager Lofthus introduced the item.
Public Works director Craig Blythe provided background information on the item and presented examples of the replacement signs.
Councilmembers discussed the new downtown street signs, potential replacement of additional signs, and beneficial uses for the old signage.
Vice Mayor Enea made a motion to approve the revised City Standard Plan S-18, Street Name Signs, with Councilmember Diaz seconding. Motion carried 5-0.
(b) Adopt Resolution No. 36-2026 Approving the Reclassification of the Community Development Technician to Community Development Specialist, Resolution No. 37-2026 Amending the Miscellaneous Employee Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and Resolution No. 38-2026 Adopting an amended Clayton’s Salary Schedule Effective August 18, 2026 in Conformance with CalPERS Requirements to Provide a Publicly Available Salary Schedule Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions.
City Manager Lofthus introduced the item.
Council sought clarification and commended staff on the item.
Councilmember Diaz made a motion to approve, with Councilmember Trupiano seconding. The motion carried 5-0.
(c) Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate Delegate for League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference being held September 23 through 25, in Anaheim and the City’s position on the one (1) League Conference General Resolution
Recommendation: Designate a Voting Delegate and Alternate and discuss and direct regarding City's position on the General Resolution.
City Manager Lofthus introduced the item.
Councilmember Diaz volunteered to be the voting delegate.
Council discussed the resolution to be voted on at the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference.
Vice Mayor Enea made a motion to appoint Councilmember Jim Diaz as the Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference, with Councilmember Trupiano seconding. The motion carried 5-0.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Steptember 1, 2026. For meeting information and materials, please visit the City’s website.
Mayor Wan adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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City Clerk