Minutes of Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority held
August 13, 2024
1) OPENING MATTERS
1.1 Call to Order and Roll Call of the Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority
Mayor Anissa Williams called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Oakley City Council Chambers located at 3231 Main Street, Oakley, California. Vice Mayor Shannon Shaw and Councilmembers Hugh Henderson, Dr. George Fuller, and Aaron Meadows were also present.
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Councilmember Meadows led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1.3 Proclamation Recognizing August 31, 2024 as International Overdose Awareness Day (Danielle Aubin, Patient Navigator, BAART Programs) Mayor Williams announced the agenda item and presented the proclamation.
BAART Programs Patient Navigator and volunteer with the Contra Costa County MEDS Coalition Danielle Aubin accepted the proclamation and thanked the City Council.
1.4 American Discovery Trail Update (John Mercurio, California Coordinator) Colin Coffey, East Bay Regional Parks District Regional (EBRPD) Ward 7 representative for Northern and East Contra Costa, introduced John Mercurio.
John Mercurio provided a PowerPoint presentation and update.
Dr. Fuller provided comments.
1.5 Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Update (Scott Wannamaker, Assistant Fire Chief, EMS Division)
Assistant Chief Wannamaker provided a PowerPoint presentation and update.
Dr. Fuller and Mayor Williams asked questions to which Assistant Chief Wannamaker responded to.
1.6 Contra Costa Animal Services Update (Ben Winkleblack, Director) Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) Director Ben Winkleblack provided a PowerPoint presentation and update.
Dr. Fuller and Mayor Williams asked questions to which Mr. Winkleblack responded to. 2) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were provided by Silray Garcia, Field Representative for NorCal Carpenters, Supervisor Diane Burgis, and Enrique Samson.
3) COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Dr. Fuller requested Councilmembers that are on the Library and the Senior Center subcommittees share specifically what is going on at those meetings and what they are working on.
4) CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Approve Minutes from the Special City Council Meeting held July 9, 2024 (Libby Vreonis, City Clerk)
4.2 Approve Minutes from the Regular Joint City Council/City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Special Public Financing Authority Meeting held July 9, 2024 (Libby Vreonis, City Clerk)
4.3 Accept Report Out of Closed Session Memo (Derek P. Cole, City Attorney)
4.4 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 10-24 Amending Oakley Municipal Code Section 9.1.404.c.9 (Zoning Text Amendments- Winery-Related Uses) (RZ 02-24) (Ken Strelo, Community Development Director)
4.5 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 11-24 Approving the project titled, Bernard Corners Rezone (RZ 01-24) (Evan Gorman, Associate Planner)
4.6 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 12-24 Approving the Burroughs Subdivision 9557 Development Agreement Amendment (DA 01-24) (Ken Strelo, Community Development Director)
4.7 Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Proclamation Policy to Add Disability Pride Month (July) to the Approved Proclamation List (Kim Snodgrass, Deputy City Clerk)
4.8 Adopt two Resolutions Approving a Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Final Map for Sellers Subdivision 9614 located at the west side of Sellers Avenue and south of Vitale Lane (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.9 Adopt a Resolution for the Award of an On-Call agreement to Martell Water Systems, Inc. for Well and Pump Maintenance Services at various City Parks and Facilities for Fiscal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26 (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.10 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for On-Call Grant Writing and Legislative Advocacy Services (Danielle Navarro, Assistant City Manager)
4.11 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Parcel Map for Minor Subdivision 24-976 for Oakley Shops at Laurel Fields located at 998 Laurel Road (APN 035-220-028) (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.12 Adopt two Resolutions approving a Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Final Map for Summer Lake North (Phase 1) Village 4 Subdivision 9619 located at the northeast corner of East Cypress Road and Bethel Island Road (Large Lot 4 of Subdivision 9307) (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.13 Adopt Two Resolutions approving a Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Final Map for Summer Lake North (Phase 1) Village 7 Subdivision 9622 located at the northeast corner of East Cypress Road and Bethel Island Road (Large Lot 7 of Subdivision 9307) (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.14 Adopt a Resolution Approving a Deferred Improvement Agreement at 720 Brownstone Road for Renovation and Flip, LLC (APN 034-140-013) (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.15 City of Oakley as Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency Quarterly Investment Report (4th Quarter FY 2023/24) (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director)
4.16 City of Oakley Quarterly Investment Report (4th Quarter FY 2023/24) (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director)
Dr. Fuller requested to pull items 4.2, 4.6, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10, 4.11, 4.15 and 4.16.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Vice Mayor Shaw to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0) Item 4.2
Dr. Fuller requested revisions to page 5, number 3, and within page 11.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows to approve the minutes.
Dr. Fuller seconded and requested clarification if that was with his amendments.
Mayor Williams inquired if the motion was to approve the minutes as written, which Councilmember Meadows confirmed it was.
Dr. Fuller withdrew his second to the motion.
Vice Mayor Shaw seconded the motion.
AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams. NOES: Fuller. (4-1) Item 4.6
Dr. Fuller inquired about affordable housing in the ordinance which Mr. McMurrray responded to.
It was moved by Dr. Fuller and seconded by Councilmember Henderson to waive the second reading and adopt the ordinance. Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0) Item 4.8
Dr. Fuller recused himself and walked toward the antechamber.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Henderson to adopt the resolutions. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams. RECUSED: Fuller. (4-0) Dr. Fuller returned to his seat.
Items 4.9 & 4.10
Dr. Fuller requested that the City meet and confer with City employees regarding on-call contracts, get their input, and see if they can fulfill it or find a way to do it before they send it out to contract.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Shaw and seconded by Councilmember Meadows to approve (adopt resolutions) items 4.9 and 4.10. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams. NOES:
Fuller. (4-1)
Item 4.11
Dr. Fuller inquired why they have to subdivide the parcel of which Mr. McMurray responded to.
It was moved by Dr. Fuller and seconded by Councilmember Meadows to adopt the resolution.
Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0)
Items 4.15 & 4.16
Dr. Fuller inquired what may cause a continuous downtrend in the City’s investments. He mentioned he likes it when it is on the Regular Calendar. Mr. McMurray responded.
It was moved by Dr. Fuller and seconded by Councilmember Meadows to approve (adopt resolutions) items 4.15 and 4.16. Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0) 5) PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
6) REGULAR CALENDAR
6.1 Appeal of Hearing Officers Decision Regarding 404 Malicoat Avenue (Kim Snodgrass, Deputy City Clerk)
Deputy City Clerk Kim Snodgrass presented the staff report.
Councilmembers asked questions to which Mr. Cole responded.
The property owner presented his appeal.
Councilmembers asked questions to which the property owner responded.
Mayor Williams called for public comments and there were none.
The City Council deliberated.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Shaw and seconded by Councilmember Henderson to uphold the administrative hearing officer’s decision and authorize the City Attorney to provide the property owner a payment plan for 3 years ($2,969.45 per month) for payment of the entirety of the debt with the caveat that it is signed within 30 days, and including an acceleration clause.
6.2 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement between the City of Oakley and the Liberty Union High School District for School Resource Officer Services (Joshua McMurray, City Manager) Mr. McMurray presented the staff report.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Vice Mayor Shaw to adopt the resolution. Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0)
Mayor Williams called for a break at 8:20 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:29 p.m. 7) REPORTS
7.1 CITY MANAGER
(a) City Manager
Mr. McMurray announced the Heart of Oakley Festival and next Friday Night Bites and concert. (b) Business License Update
Mr. McMurray mentioned the business license update for July is provided as an attachment in the agenda packet.
(c) Report from the Oaks Apartments
Mr. McMurray referenced a memo from the Community Development Department regarding the status of ongoing Building and Code Enforcement cases. He introduced Conrad Fromme, the City’s new Chief Building Official.
Mayor Williams called for public comments.
Jackie Rider, Barbara Bautista and Velma Wilson provided public comments.
Oke Johnson with WinnResidential-Management provided a report and PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments to which Mr. Johnson responded to. (d) Fireworks Update (Police Chief, Paul Beard and Lt. Robert Roberts) Police Chief Paul Beard and Lt. Robert Roberts presented the update and PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments to which Lt. Roberts responded to.
7.2 OAKLEY CITY COUNCIL/OAKLEY CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE OAKLEY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
(a) Reports from Council Liaisons to Regional Committees, Commissions and Boards AND Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency
Reports were provided by Vice Mayor Shaw, Dr. Fuller, Councilmember Meadows, Councilmember Henderson and Mayor Williams.
(b) Requests for Future Agendas
Councilmember Meadows requested staff bring back the car wash ordinance. His request was supported by Councilmember Henderson.
8) WORK SESSIONS
8.1 Work Session Discussion regarding Creekside Park (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
Public Works Director/City Engineer Kevin Rohani presented the staff report.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments to which Mr. Rohani and Mr. McMurray responded to.
Dr. Fuller provided photos of Creekside Park that he took and asked questions of Mr. Rohani to which Mr. Rohani responded to.
Mayor Williams called for a break at 10:40 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:46 p.m.
Councilmembers provided additional comments.
9) CLOSED SESSION
There were no closed session items.
10) ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:48 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Libby Vreonis
City Clerk