CLAYTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026
7:00 PM
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: Trupiano, Tillman, Diaz, Vice Mayor Enea and Mayor Wan. Staff present: City Manager Kris Lofthus, Administrative Services Director Dennis Bozanich and 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.
Keith Haydon spoke on the Peacock Creek Townhome Project appeal and questioned the status.
Larry McNeil discussed an unwanted letter from Clayton Watch, criticized its attack on Amy Callaghan’s educational background and questioned the group’s quality control.
City Council candidate Amy Callaghan announced her candidacy, highlighted the Clayton community’s efforts to find her lost dog, discussed city landscape maintenance and expressed support for Measures M and N.
City Council Candidate Charles "Charlie" Schmidt announced his candidacy for the Clayton City Council and spoke about the qualities of leadership.
City Council candidate Kim Trupiano announced her candidacy for reelection and
addressed facts surrounding criticism of Concerts in the Grove.
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 September 15, 2026 Minutes
(b) Adoption of Resolution No. 39-2026 Approving the City's Amended Conflict of Interest Code
Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
(c) Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for development review services for the Pine Hollow Estates subdivision
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for development review services for the Pine Hollow Estates subdivision, in a not-to-exceed amount of $20,000, effective through February 28, 2027.
Councilmember Diaz made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with Councilmember Trupiano seconding. The motion carried 5-0.
5. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
(a) General Update on Save Mt. Diablo
Save Mount Diablo Executive Director Ted Clement presented a PowerPoint presentation.
6. REPORTS
(a) City Manager's Report
City Manager Kris Lofthus announced Town Hall #2 on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. and the Candidate Briefing on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., both at Hoyer Hall, 6125 Clayton Road, Clayton, CA 94517, noted that Clayton Police Department pink patches are available for sale to support cancer awareness, and thanked Councilmember Tillman for addressing various issues requiring attention throughout the city.
(b) City Council/Committees Reports
Councilmember Diaz provided additional information to his council report:
October 1, 2026: Appointed to a three-year term at the East Bay Regional Communications System Authority (EBRCA)
October 2, 2026: Appointed as Clayton's representative to the Chair of the Operations
and Scheduling Committee for Contra Costa County Connection Councilmember Trupiano provided additional information to her council report:
October 1, 2026: Attended the Mayors' Conference in Lafayette Councilmember Tillman announced her election as President of the East Bay Division of the California League of Cities
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
8. ACTION ITEMS
None.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be October 20, 2026. For meeting information and materials, please visit the City’s website.
Mayor Wan adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.