Minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority held December 10, 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 Shannon Shaw called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. in the Oakley City Council Chambers located at 3231 Main Street, Oakley, California.
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Sloan, Hadley and Pixel Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Item 6.1 was heard before item 1.3.
1.3 Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Update (Assistant Fire Chief, Scott Wannamaker)
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District’s Chief of Fire Emergency Medical Services Xon Burris Jr. provided the update. He was joined by Scott Wannamaker, Assistant Fire Chief, EMS Division.
1.4 Proclamation Honoring Logan Pope for Achieving Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 90
Mayor Shaw presented the proclamation to Eagle Scout Logan Pope.
1.5 Proclamation Recognizing National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (Paul Beard, Chief of Police)
Mayor Shaw presented the proclamation to Chief Paul Beard.
1.6 Presentation by Senator Glazer's Office
Councilmember Williams presented Certificates of Recognition on behalf of Senator Glazer’s Office to Police Chief Beard and City Manager Joshua McMurray. 2) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Online comments were received and entered into the record from Francisco Montano, Rebecca Mears, Karen Grover and a resident who did not state their name.
Sloan Williams, Hadley Williams and Sue Higgins (along with Vei Uesi) provided comments.
3) COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Williams provided comments.
4) CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Fuller requested to pull items 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.8. 4.9, and 4.12.
Councilmember Williams requested to pull item 4.7.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams and seconded by Councilmember Meadows to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0)
4.1 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 November 12, 2024 (Libby Vreonis, City Clerk)
Councilmember Fuller commented that the minutes are incomplete.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams and seconded by Vice Mayor Henderson to approve the minutes as submitted. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams.
NOES: Fuller. (4-1)
4.2 Report Out of Closed Session Memo (Derek Cole, City Attorney)
4.3 Adopt Resolutions Approving 2025 Meeting Dates (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
Councilmember Fuller suggested holding two meetings in June, July and August and Councilmember Williams suggested holding the special and regular meetings on separate days in December.
City Attorney Derek Cole responded.
Mayor Shaw suggested they bring an item back later to discuss adding a special meeting.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to approve the meeting dates as submitted. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams. NOES: Fuller. (4-1)
4.4 Consideration of a Resolution Accepting the Five-Year Development Impact Fee Report and Making Required Findings (AB 1600 Annual Report) (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director)
Councilmember Fuller inquired if money can be moved from Enrico Cinquini Park to Civic Center Park. City Manager Joshua McMurray responded.
It was moved by Councilmember Fuller and seconded by Vice Mayor Henderson to accept the report. Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0)
4.5 Adopt a Resolution Approving a Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Final Map for Brownstone Subdivision 8803 (Located on the north side of Brownstone Road, approximately 500 feet west of Main Street) (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
Councilmembers Fuller, Williams and Meadows asked questions.
City Manager Joshua McMurray and City Attorney Derek Cole responded.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams and seconded by Councilmember Meadows to adopt the resolution. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams. NOES: Fuller. (4-1)
4.6 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement with Sukut Construction, LLC for the Construction of Capital Improvement Project Number 310 - East Cypress Road Widening at Contra Costa Canal Project (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.7 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Funding Agreement with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) to Design and Construct Oakley’s portion of the CCTA Countywide Smart Signals project and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with CCTA (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
Councilmember Williams requested an overview. City Manager Joshua McMurray provided an overview.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams and seconded by Councilmember Henderson to adopt the resolution. Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0)
4.8 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to execute an On-Call Agreement for Tree Pruning and Removal Services with Monticello Tree Service, Inc. for the City of Oakley from December 10, 2024 through June 30, 2026 (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer) Councilmember Fuller mentioned he will address the same question for both items 4.8 and 4.9.
City Manager Joshua McMurray responded.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Vice Mayor Henderson to adopt a resolution. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw and Williams. NOES: Fuller. (4-1)
4.9 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for On-Call Services with Jet Mulch, Inc. Related to Furnishing Park Playground and Landscaped Areas with Blown-In Wood Chips for the City of Oakley from December 10, 2024, through June 30, 2026
4.10 Consideration of a Resolution Approving the City's Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director)
4.11 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with AdArt Sign Company for the Replacement of Two Digital Signs Located at Civic Center Plaza and at the Junction of Laurel Road and Empire Avenue and a Controller at City Hall (Rob Barker, IT Manager)
4.12 Adopt a Resolution Naming Parcel C of Subdivision 9615 Machado Property, "Riverine Park" (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
Councilmember Fuller inquired where the name originated.
City Manager Joshua McMurray responded.
It was moved by Councilmember Fuller and seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt a resolution. Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0) 5) PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 Adopt a Resolution Approving a Determination to Vacate the Public Roadway Right-of- Way for Old Neroly Road between Neroly Road and Empire Avenue located along the Westerly Boundary of APN 053-071-046 (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer) Kevin Rohani presented the staff report. The City Council had no questions.
Mayor Shaw opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Mayor Shaw closed the public hearing and called for deliberation.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Vice Mayor Henderson to adopt the resolution. Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0) 6) REGULAR CALENDAR
6.1 Consideration of a Resolution Accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Memorandum on Internal Control, Required Communications and Report on Agreed Upon Procedures for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director and Amy Meyer, CPA Maze and Associates)
Item 6.1 was heard before item 1.3.
Maze and Associates CPA Amy Meyer presented the report.
Councilmember Fuller asked questions and made comments to which Administrative Services Director Jeri Tejeda responded.
There were no public comments.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams and seconded by Councilmember Fuller to accept the item. Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0)
6.2 Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2025 City Council Committee Appointment List (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
There were no public comments.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt a resolution approving the list as revised. Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0)
7) REPORTS
7.1 CITY MANAGER
(a) City Manager
City Manager Joshua McMurray thanked City staff for the tree lighting event and provided notice of the City’s holiday closure.
Mr. McMurray and City Attorney Derek Cole congratulated City Clerk Libby Vreonis on her retirement and welcomed incoming City Clerk Kim Snodgrass. (b) Business License Update
Mr. McMurray mentioned the November business license update is included in the agenda packet.
(c) Update from the Oaks Apartments
Oke Johnson provided the update.
There were no public comments.
Councilmember Fuller inquired on the debt the City is carrying for Carol Lane and if there is a performance clause.
City Manager Joshua McMurray mentioned he does not have the details but can bring back information at the next council meeting.
Councilmember Williams and Meadows provided positive feedback.
Mayor Shaw thanked Mr. Johnson for bringing back the information.
Councilmember Williams requested Oaks staff Reyna and Bill not be moved to another project because they are doing a great job. Mr. Johnson confirmed that would not happen.
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 (b) Requests for Future Agendas
Councilmember Fuller, Councilmember Meadows, Vice Mayor Henderson, Councilmember Williams, and Mayor Shaw provided reports.
Councilmember Meadows thanked City Clerk Libby Vreonis for her work with the City of Oakley and Mayor Shaw mentioned she will close the meeting in her honor. 8) WORK SESSIONS
None.
9) CLOSED SESSION
None.
10) ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kim Snodgrass
City Clerk