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 JUNE 10, 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
Councilmember Fuller led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1.3 Introduction of new Police Officers - Academy Graduates Police Chief Paul Beard provided the history of the Oakley Police Department and introduced the two new Police Officers.
1.4 Proclamation honoring Daniel Rasanayagam on Attaining the Rank of Eagle Scout
Mayor Shaw read and presented the proclamation to Daniel Rasanayagam.
1.5 Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District Update (Michael Krieg) Michael Krieg provided an update.
1.6 Tri-Delta Transit Update (Toan Tran, COO)
Toan Tran provided an update.
1.7 Contra Costa Crisis Center and 211 Services Presentation (Lisa Malul, Executive Director and Blanca Gutierrez, CSN/I&R Supervisor)
Lisa Malul and Blanca Gutierrez provided an overview of the Contra Costa Crisis Center, and the services offered.
Mayor Shaw commented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments were provided by Micheline Nicol and Doug Gamble.
3. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Approve Minutes from the Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency and Special Meeting of the Oakley Public Financing Authority Meeting held May 27, 2025 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.2 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 8-25 Amending Chapter 3.6 of the Oakley Municipal Code Concerning Purchasing and Contracting and Chapter 2.2.114 Powers of Duties (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director)
4.3 Adopt a Resolution to Re-Appoint Kevin Armonio as Commissioner to the Contra Costa County Library Commission (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.4 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consulting Services Agreement with NCE Landscape Architects to Provide Design Services for Capital Improvement Project Number 306 - Marsh Creek Glenn Park Renovation Project (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.5 Approve a Reimbursement Agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc., for the East Cypress Road Widening Project related to the Machado Subdivision 9615 frontage improvements (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.6 Approve a Reimbursement Agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc., for the Sellers Avenue Improvements related to the Sellers Subdivision 9614 offsite improvements (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.7 Approval of a Services Agreement Between the City of Oakley and TRB and Associates, Inc. for Services Associated with California Building Standards Code Compliance for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Ken Strelo, Community Development Director)
4.8 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement with Keep IT Simple for Information Technology Services for Fiscal Year 2025/26 through Fiscal Year 2027/28 (Robert Barker, IT Manager)
Councilmember Fuller pulled items 4.1 and 4.2.
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)
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) Item 4.2
Councilmember Fuller mentioned he will vote no.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Vice Mayor Henderson to approve item 4.2. Ayes: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams Noes: Fuller (4-1)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 Adopt a Resolution Adopting the City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 2025 (Jose Cortez, Senior Planner)
Senior Planner Jose Cortez presented the report and introduced Cassidy Wallerstein with Cumming Group and Heidi Rous with Kimley Horn.
Cassidy Wallerstein and Ms. Rous presented an overview of the Climate Action Plan.
Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Meadows, Councilmember Fuller and Mayor Shaw asked questions and commented; Ms. Rous and City Manager Joshua McMurray responded.
Mayor Shaw announced this is the time for questions.
Councilmember Fuller and Mayor Shaw asked questions and Ms. Rous and Mr.
McMurray responded.
Mayor Shaw opened the Public Hearing. There were no public comments, so she closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Shaw, Councilmember Fuller, Councilmember Meadows and Councilmember Williams commented, and Community Development Director Ken Strelo and Mr.
McMurray responded.
Mayor Shaw called for a five-minute recess.
Mayor Shaw, Councilmember Meadows, Councilmember Fuller, Councilmember Williams provided additional comments and suggested changes.
Community Development Director Ken Strelo confirmed the three suggested changes which would be incorporated into the table in the Climate Action Plan.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams and seconded by Vice Mayor Henderson to approve item 5.1 with the suggested changes. Ayes: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams Abstentions: Fuller (4-0-1)
6. REGULAR CALENDAR
6.1 Waive the First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 2.5 of the Oakley Municipal Code Concerning Emergency Organizations and Functions (Danielle Navarro, Assistant City Manager)
Assistant City Manager Danielle Navarro presented the report.
Councilmember Fuller commented.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Meadows to approve item 6.1. Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0)
6.2 Adopt a Resolution Approving a Lease Amendment with Guanatos Ice Cream (3330 Main Street) (Harumi Murata, Economic Development Analyst) Economic Development Analyst Harumi Murata presented the report.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to approve item 6.2. Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0)
7. REPORTS
7.1 CITY MANAGER
(a) City Manager
(b) Business License Update
City Manager Joshua McMurray mentioned the Police Department will be hosting a Fireworks Community Forum Wednesday evening, the Juneteenth Celebration will be held Saturday, June 14th, and Summerfest will be held June 28th; he also mentioned there is only one meeting this month and the next meeting will be held July 8th.
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
Councilmember Meadows reported he attended the swearing-in of the two new Police Officers and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority Workshop.
Councilmember Williams reported she attended the celebration of life for Federal Glover, a Tri Delta Transit meeting, and a parade planning meeting.
Vice Mayor Henderson reported he attended a Diablo Water District meeting and the Concert in the Park.
Mayor Shaw reported she attended the celebration of life for Federal Glover, a Tri Delta Transit meeting, an EBRCS meeting, the Rotary Gala, the swearing-in of the Police Academy Graduates, the Contra Costa County Mayor’s Conference, Friday Night Bites and concert, Freedom High School’s graduation, and Planning Commissioner Len Price’s birthday celebration.
(b) Requests for Future Agendas
None
8. WORK SESSIONS
8.1 Work Session to Discuss Potential Housing Element Rezone and Affordable Housing Overlay Sites Related to Regional Housing Needs Allocation Compliance (Ken Strelo, Community Development Director) Community Development Director Ken Strelo presented the report.
Mayor Shaw called for a short recess.
Mr. Strelo continued his presentation after the break.
Mr. Strelo paused for any questions on what was presented thus far.
Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Fuller, Vice Mayor Henderson, Mayor Shaw and Councilmember Meadows asked questions and Mr. Strelo responded.
Mr. Strelo continued his presentation.
Mayor Shaw mentioned the process for this item will be to hear public comments, look at sites recommended by staff and then open it up to discuss any other potential sites recommended by council.
Mayor Shaw called for a five-minute recess.
A public comment was provided by Robby Obeid.
Written public comments were provided by Mary Swenson, Chrishan Ross and Sean Ross and will be entered into the public record.
Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Fuller, Councilmember Meadows and Mayor Shaw asked questions and provided comments. Mr. McMurray and Mr. Strelo responded to questions.
Mr. Strelo went through each of the sites. Councilmembers asked questions and voted on staff recommendations. Mr. Strelo and Mr. McMurray responded to questions.
Councilmember Meadows, Councilmember Fuller, Councilmember Williams and Mayor Shaw suggested other potential sites for staff to consider.
Councilmembers provided feedback on each of the suggested sites. Mr. Strelo and Mr.
McMurray responded to comments and questions by Councilmembers.
Mr. McMurray mentioned if the meeting is going to extend past 11:00 p.m. it would require a vote by Council.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams and seconded by Councilmember Meadows to extend the meeting by 15 minutes. Motion was unanimous and so ordered (5-0).
Councilmembers continued discussion on suggested sites and provided feedback.
Mr. Strelo summarized the recommendations by Council and thanked them for their feedback.
9. CLOSED SESSION
None
10. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Snodgrass