MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE OAKLEY CITY COUNCIL HELD DECEMBER 13, 2022
1.Opening Matters
1.1 Call to Order and Roll Call of the Oakley City Council Mayor Randy Pope called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Oakley City Council Chambers located at 3231 Main Street, Oakley, California. Vice Mayor Aaron Meadows and Councilmembers Anissa Williams, George Fuller and Sue Higgins were in attendance.
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag (Logan Pope)
Logan Pope led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1.3 Proclamation honoring Carter Owen Pope on attaining the Rank of Eagle Scout Mayor Pope presented the proclamation to Carter Pope.
2.Public Comments
None.
3.Consent Calendar
3.1 Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Results of the Canvass of the November 8, 2022 Consolidated General Municipal Election in Oakley (Libby Vreonis, City Clerk)
It was moved by Councilmember Higgins and seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt the resolution. Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0)
4.Presentations
4.1 Presentations to Councilmember Higgins
Vice Mayor Meadows called upon Gary Prost, Senior District Representative for the Office of Congressman McNerney. He was not present.
Claire Alaura, District Representative, Office of Senator Steve Glazer, presented a Certificate of Recognition to Councilmember Higgins.
Tiffanee Jones, District Director, Office of Assemblymember Lori Wilson, presented a Certificate of Recognition to Councilmember Higgins.
Supervisor Diane Burgis presented a Certificate of Recognition to Councilmember Higgins.
Vice Mayor Meadows presented a proclamation to Councilmember Higgins.
City Manager Joshua McMurray presented items of recognition on behalf of staff to Councilmember Higgins.
4.2 Comments by Councilmember Higgins
Councilmember Higgins thanked her husband and the Oakley community for their support.
4.3 Presentations to Mayor Pope
Vice Mayor Meadows called upon Gary Prost, Senior District Representative for the Office of Congressman McNerney. He was not present.
Claire Alaura, District Representative, Office of Senator Steve Glazer, presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mayor Pope.
Tiffanee Jones, District Director, Office of Assemblymember Lori Wilson, presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mayor Pope.
Supervisor Diane Burgis presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mayor Pope.
Vice Mayor Meadows presented a proclamation to Mayor Pope.
City Manager Joshua McMurray presented items of recognition on behalf of staff to Mayor Pope.
4.4 Comments by Mayor Pope
Mayor Pope thanked City staff for their work.
5.Special Orders
5.1 Administration of Oath of Office to Elected Councilmember Hugh Henderson (District 2) (Libby Vreonis, City Clerk)
City Clerk Libby Vreonis administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmember Hugh Henderson.
5.2 Administration of Oath of Office to Elected Councilmember Shannon Shaw (District 4) (Libby Vreonis, City Clerk)
City Clerk Libby Vreonis administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmember Shannon Shaw.
6.Reorganization of Oakley City Council
6.1 Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor
It was moved by Councilmember Fuller and seconded by Councilmember Williams to appoint Aaron Meadows as Mayor. Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0) It was moved by Councilmember Shaw and seconded by Councilmember Henderson to appoint Anissa Williams as Vice Mayor. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams. ABSTENTIONS: Fuller. (4-0-1)
6.2 Administration of Oaths of Office to Newly Appointed Mayor and Vice Mayor (Libby Vreonis, City Clerk)
City Clerk Libby Vreonis administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Mayor Aaron Meadows and newly appointed Vice Mayor Anissa Williams.
6.3 Comments by Newly Appointed Mayor
Mayor Aaron Meadows commented that he is honored to be on the Council and as Mayor in the City of Oakley where his family has been present since 1899. He thanked staff. He shared that he ran for office with intent to increase public safety and economic development which he believes go hand in hand. He indicated he looks forward to building on the Oakley Logistics Center and ancillary businesses that it will bring, such as a proposed hotel near Dutch Bros. He mentioned the City has been working on the E. Cypress area, including approval of a contract for the extension of Dutch Slough to Delta and approval of a design contract from the Laurel extension bridge going over the BNSF tracks, and staff will continue to work on this area. He shared he plans to accelerate adding officers in 2023 and he is looking forward to future items and projects such as the Economic Development Work Plan, and updating the Downtown Specific Plan and Zoning Code, new ERP software, a Master Plan for the 55-acre park, and working toward a library. He mentioned he looks forward to working with staff and fellow Councilmembers in 2023. He invited everyone to a reception in the lobby and mentioned the regular meeting will begin after 6:30 p.m.
7.Adjourn to Reception
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Libby Vreonis
City Clerk