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 MARCH 11, 2025
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 6:30 p.m. in the Oakley City Council Chambers located at 3231 Main Street, Oakley, California 94561. Vice Mayor Hugh Henderson and Councilmembers George Fuller, Aaron Meadows and Anissa Williams were also present.
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Madison Lennon and Larissa Contreras led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1.3 Contra Costa County Library Commission Update (Kevin Armonio, Commissioner)
Mayor Shaw mentioned that this item has been rescheduled to March 25, 2025.
1.4 Proclamation Recognizing March as American Red Cross Month Mayor Shaw mentioned that the recipient was not in attendance and the Proclamation would be sent to them.
1.5 Recognizing Oakley Resident Jaren Barajas for winning the 3-Point Shooting Contest during the NBA All-Star Game.
After a short video of his winning shot, Mayor Shaw called Jaren up to talk about his experience.
Jaren explained how his family surprised him with tickets to the game, how he was selected to participate in the contest and what he plans to do with his winnings.
Council members congratulated Jaren on his win and thanked him for representing Oakley.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
A Public Comment was provided by Bud Chaddock.
Public Comments were submitted by Yvonne Pate and Rebecca Mears and will be entered into the record.
3. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Fuller provided a comment.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Approve Minutes from the Regular Joint City Council/City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency / Special Public Financing Authority Meeting held February 25, 2025 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.2 Report out of Closed Session Memo (Derek Cole, City Attorney)
4.3 Adopt a Resolution Accepting the work Associated with Capital Improvement Project Number 303 – Public Works Operations Building Remodeling Project (Kevin Rohani P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.4 Adopt a Resolution Establishing the Rate per Equivalent Runoff Unit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 and Requesting the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to Adopt an Annual Parcel Assessment for Drainage Maintenance and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.5 Creating Zone 196 within the Oakley Special Police Tax Area consisting of the 4601 Rose Avenue Urban Lot Split (MS 24-978) project located at 4601 Rose Avenue (APN 035-190-017-0) (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.6 Adopt a Resolution Creating Zone 197 within the Oakley Special Police Tax Area consisting of the 3901 Rose Avenue Urban Lot Split (MS 24-979) project located at 3901 Rose Avenue (APN 034-290-099-0) (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.7 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Special Event Beverage Concessions Non-Profit Selection (Troy Faulk, Recreation Manager) (Note: Item 4.7 was just an approval and did not require a resolution) Councilmember Fuller pulled item 4.1.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion was unanimous and so ordered (5-0)
Item 4.1
Councilmember Fuller mentioned he will vote no.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Vice Mayor Henderson to Approve item 4.1. Ayes: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams. Noes: Fuller (4-1)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
6. REGULAR CALENDAR - None
7. REPORTS
7.1 CITY MANAGER
(a) City Manager
(b) Business License Update
City Manager Joshua McMurray reported the First Annual Day of Service will be held on April 12th, he mentioned that Public Comments will now be available on the City’s Website the day of the meeting, and the Business License update is attached to the agenda packet.
Councilmember Fuller and Councilmember Williams provided comments.
Mr. McMurray responded.
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
Vice Mayor Henderson reported he attended the Diablo Water District meeting and the Contra Costa Habitat Conservancy meeting.
Councilmember Meadows reported he attended the Contra Costa Transportation Authority Planning Committee meeting.
Councilmember Williams reported she attended the Tri Delta Transit meeting, the Cal Cities Legislative Dinner, the Mayor’s Conference, the East Bay Leadership Council Series, a Mental Wellness Webinar, the Choice in Aging Crab Feed and the Network of Care Crab Feed.
Mayor Shaw reported she attended a meeting with the City Manager and the Police Chief, the Tri Delta Transit meeting, the California League of Cities East Bay Board meeting, the Cal Cities East Bay Dinner, the East Bay Regional Communications System Authority meeting, the Choice in Aging Crab Feed, she judged Oakley’s got Talent, had a virtual meeting with County Staff, she attended the Mayor’s Conference and the Costco grand opening, she judged the banner competition for East County Little League’s opening day, she attended the Network of Care Crab Feed, and a Mental Health Forum, she also reported she had meetings, emails and phone calls with residents on an upcoming agenda item.
(b) Requests for Future Agendas
None
8. WORK SESSIONS
8.1 40 Mercedes Lane Preliminary General Plan Amendment (PA 04-24) - Work Session to discuss the merits of a potential project to amend the General Plan Land Use Designation of an approximately 5.7 -acre site from Commercial (“C”) to Residential High (“RH”) (Jose Cortez, Senior Planner)
Senior Planner Jose Cortez presented the Report.
Questions and comments were provided by Councilmember Williams.
Mr. Cortez responded to Councilmember Williams.
Applicant Matt Beinke provided an overview of the concept and goal of the project.
Public Comments were provided by Nadine Obeid, Ken Tilcock, Brad Nix, Bud Chaddock, Donna Chaddock, Aric Pratt, Kim Cawley, Ron Cawley, Andrea Brown, Chrishan Ross, Sean Ross, and Mark Sutter.
Public Comments were received by Bob Kratina, Heidi Mayer, Karen Riach, Moises Cornejo, Andrea Wacker, Rober Van Dyke, Dennis Madrid, Joni Smith, Michael Rhodes, David Keane, Brenda Keane, Karen, Rabid Obeid, Mary Jeanne Roney, Cindy Coelho, Sierra Gorsuch, Rebecca Mears, Patricia Rice, Lori Maxwell, Jim Maxwell and Maggie Diodoro and will be entered into the record.
Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Meadows, Vice Mayor Henderson, Councilmember Fuller, and Mayor Shaw provided comments and direction to staff.
City Manager Joshua McMurray provided details on next steps.
9. CLOSED SESSION
9.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a)
City Designated Representatives: Joshua McMurray, City Manager and Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director
Unrepresented Employees: Accountant (1), Accounting Technician (1), Administrative Assistant (3), Administrative Services Director (1), Administrative Supervisor (1), Administrative Technician (2), Assistant City Manager (1), Assistant Engineer (1) Assistant Recreation Coordinator (1), Associate Planner (1), Building Inspector I (2), Chief Building Official (1), City Clerk (1), Code Enforcement Officer (1), Code Enforcement Technician (2), Community Development Director (1), Custodian (2), Economic Development Analyst (1), Engineering Manager (1), Finance Manager (1), Human Resources Manager (1), IT Manager (1), Office Assistant (2), Payroll Specialist (1), Park Ranger (1), Permit Technician (1), Police Chief (1), Police Lieutenant (2), Police Records Assistant ( 2), Police Records Supervisor (1), Police Service Assistant (3.5), Police Trainee (2), Property & Evidence Technician (1), Public Works Director/City Engineer (1), Public Works Inspector (1), Public Works Maintenance Foreman (3), Public Works Maintenance Manager (1), Public Works Maintenance Worker (6), Recreation & Events Coordinator (1), Recreation Manager (1), Senior Civil Engineer (1), Senior Permit Technician (1), Senior Planner (1)
9.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.5 (e)
Title: City Manager
Mayor Shaw thanked everyone for attending and mentioned the meeting will adjourn after Closed Session.
10. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Snodgrass
City Clerk