MINUTES OF 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 HELD OCTOBER 28, 2025
1. OPENING MATTERS
1.1 Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Shannon Shaw called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Vice Mayor Hugh Henderson and Councilmembers George Fuller, Aaron Meadows and Anissa Williams were also present.
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Vice Mayor Henderson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1.3 Proclamation Recognizing November as Homelessness Awareness Month (Jenny Robbins, Contra Costa Health)
After a short video, Mayor Shaw read and presented the proclamation to Jenny Robbins and Jamie Schecter recognizing November as Homelessness Awareness Month.
1.4 Presentation from Contra Costa Health (Jenny Robbins) Jamie Schecter and Jenny Robbins provided a presentation on Homeless Awareness Month and the work going on in Contra Costa County.
1.5 Recognizing Stepz Dance Studio for their performance at the Warriors Halftime Show (Stephanie Nelson, Owner)
After a short video of Stepz Dance Studio’s performance at the Warriors Halftime Show, Stephanie Nelson made comments about the experience and thanked the City Council for their recognition.
Comments were provided by Councilmember Williams and Mayor Shaw.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
A Public Comment was provided by Beth Mounce.
3. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Williams provided a comment.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting held October 14, 2025 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.2 Approve Minutes from the Special Meeting Held October 21, 2025 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.3 Report out of Closed Session Memo from the Special Meeting held October 21, 2025 (Derek Cole, City Attorney)
4.4 Waive the Second Reading and adopt Ordinance No. 14-25 approving Rezoning (RZ 2025-004), resulting in completing implementation of Policy Action 1.1 of the Housing Element (Ken Strelo, Community Development Director)
4.5 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 15-25 Repealing Section 2.1.003 and Amending and Reenacting Section 2.1.005 of the Oakley Municipal Code Concerning the Appointment of Mayor and Vice Mayor (Derek Cole, City Attorney)
4.6 Adopt a Resolution Appointing Andrea Everage to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee for a Four-Year Term (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.7 Adopting a Resolution Accepting the Subdivision Improvements Associated with Subdivision 8734 Stonewood Unit 2A Located on Grapevine Lane east of O’Hara Avenue (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.8 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Agreement with Oakley Regency, LLC for “Agreement of Property Owner for Provision of Landscaping in the Public Right of Way” pursuant to Conditions of Approval in Planning Commission Resolution No. 16-24 for Oakley Shops at Laurel Fields and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.9 Adopt Resolutions Required by CalPERS Confirming the City’s Election to Pay the Required Member Contribution (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director)
Councilmember Meadows pulled item 4.4
Councilmember Fuller pulled items 4.1, 4.3, 4.4 and 4.5.
Councilmember Williams pulled item 4.6.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Vice Mayor Henderson 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.
Councilmember Meadows provided a comment.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to approve the minutes. Ayes: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams; Noes: Fuller (4- 1)
Item 4.3
Councilmember Fuller asked for clarification; City Attorney Derek Cole responded.
There is no vote required for this item.
Item 4.4
Councilmember Meadows mentioned he will recuse himself.
Councilmember Fuller mentioned he will vote no.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams and seconded by Vice Mayor Henderson to adopt the Ordinance. Ayes: Henderson, Shaw, Williams; Noes: Fuller; Recusal:
Meadows (4-1-1)
Item 4.5
Councilmember Fuller mentioned he will vote no.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams and seconded by Councilmember Meadows to adopt the Ordinance. Ayes: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams; Noes: Fuller (4-1) Item 4.6
Councilmember Williams thanked Andrea for her service to the City of Oakley.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams and seconded by Vice Mayor Henderson to adopt the Resolution. Motion was unanimous and so ordered (5-0)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 Adopt a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule to Add Studio 55 Annual Membership Fees and a Home-Based Business Transfer Fee (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director)
Administrative Services Director Jeri Tejeda presented the report.
Mayor Shaw opened the Public Hearing.
There were no Public Comments, so she closed the Public Hearing.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Meadows to adopt the Resolution. Motion was unanimous and so ordered (5-0)
6. REGULAR CALENDAR
6.1 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Fifth Amendment to the Employment Agreement Between the City of Oakley and Joshua McMurray (Derek Cole, City Attorney)
City Attorney Derek Cole presented the report.
Councilmember Fuller, Vice Mayor Henderson, Councilmember Williams asked questions: Mr. Cole responded.
A Public Comment was provided by Marilyn Tiernan.
Two online Comments were provided by individuals who did not state their names and will be entered into the record.
Comments were provided by Councilmember Fuller, Councilmember Williams, Mayor Shaw, Councilmember Meadows.
Mayor Shaw called for a brief recess.
City Attorney Derek Cole provided clarification on what is to be discussed during this item.
Vice Mayor Henderson and Mayor Shaw provided comments.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt the Resolution as written. Ayes: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams; Noes:
Fuller (4-1)
7. REPORTS
7.1 City Manager
(a) City Manager
(b) Business License Update - September
(c) City Council Follow-up: "Blue Sky" Contract for Animal Evacuation Services
City Manager Joshua McMurray reported on the progress of the Oakley Leadership Academy and he provided an update on Oakley on Ice. He announced the Tree Lighting will take place on December 4th. He noted that the business license update for September is attached to the agenda and that the Blue-Sky contract for Animal Evacuation Services will be discussed at the next D6 meeting.
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 Williams thanked staff for their follow-up on mobility and sidewalk issues. She reported she attended the press conference for Brentwood’s potential new City Manager, the Tri Delta Transit meeting, and an interview with the Boy Scouts.
Councilmember Meadows reported he attended the CCTA Board meeting and two CCTA Executive Committee meetings. He also mentioned he toured Oakley with the City Manager and State Treasurer Fiona Ma.
Vice Mayor Henderson reported he attended Oktoberfest at Studio 55, and the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy meeting.
Mayor Shaw reported she attended Ironhouse Sanitary District’s 80th Anniversary Celebration, a tour of Oakley with State Treasurer Fiona Ma, Oktoberfest at Studio 55 and the Tri Delta Transit meeting. She also met with the Mayors of Brentwood and Antioch at Eight Acres with the Brentwood Lions and several optometrists. She attended the Elected Women’s luncheon, worked the Bell Game with Rotary, and attended the Bedford Block Party.
(b) Requests for Future Agendas
None
8. WORK SESSION
None
9. CLOSED SESSIONS
9.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Schaefers v. BNSF Railway Company (and City of Oakley), Contra Costa Superior Court, Case No. C22-01552
McCallister v. Moeckel (and City of Oakley), Contra Costa Superior Court, Case No. C23-00834
Adler v. City of Oakley Police Officers, US District Court, N. D. Cal. Case No. 4:24-cv-03939-HSG
County of Contra Costa, et al. (and City of Oakley) v. Monsanto Co., et al., Civ. No. C22-02818
Cendejas v. City of Oakley. Contra Costa Sup. Ct. Case No. C24-02585
10. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm Respectfully submitted,
Kim Snodgrass
City Clerk