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 9, 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 (Payson Valadez)
Payson Valadez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1.3 Update from the Oakley Library Manager Lisa Cano-Loomis Lisa Cano-Loomis was unable to attend.
1.4 Proclamation Recognizing National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (Police Chief, Paul Beard)
Mayor Shaw read and presented the proclamation to Chief Beard.
Chief Beard thanked Council for the proclamation.
1.5 Award of Certificates to the 2025 Leadership Academy Graduates Mayor Shaw presented certificates to the 2025 Leadership Academy graduates.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were provided by Beth Mounce, Michael Dupray, Bud Chaddock, JConr B. Ortega and Sharon Kuykendall.
Public comments were submitted by Jamey Whitman and Allison Randall and will be entered into the meeting record.
3. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Comments were provided by Councilmember Fuller, Councilmember Williams and Mayor Shaw.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting held November 12, 2025 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.2 Report out of Closed Session Memo (Derek Cole, City Attorney)
4.3 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)
4.4 Adopt Resolutions Establishing the City Council Regular Meeting Dates for Calendar Year 2026 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.5 Adopt a Resolution Accepting Rosalina Park Associated with the Vintner View Subdivision 8836 Located south of Grapevine Lane and west of Eagle Nest Drive (Kevin Rohani P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.6 Adopt a Resolution approving the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Final Map for Live Oak Industrial Park (5400 Live Oak Avenue) (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.7 Ratify Election: Adopt Ordinance No. 13-25 Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax on Parcels of Land within Tax Area Zone 200 within the Oakley Special Police Tax Area for Police Protection Services for the 5401 Live Oak Avenue project located at 5401 Live Oak Avenue (APN 037-090-005-2) (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.8 Annexation No. 48 (5401 Live Oak Avenue) to the City of Oakley Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Parks, Streetlight, Landscape, and Stormwater Services) (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.9 Acceptance of Construction Contract associated with Capital Improvement Project Number 321 - Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Curb, Gutter, & Sidewalk Repair and Replacement Project (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.10 Adopt a Resolution Approving the City's Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director)
4.11 Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Offsite Improvements associated with Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Number 335 for Sellers Avenue Reconstruction from the Railroad Tracks to Delta Road Project related to the Sellers Subdivision 9614 Reimbursement Agreement (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.12 Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Offsite Improvements associated with Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Number 336 for Sellers Avenue Reconstruction from East Cypress Road to the Railroad Tracks Project related to the Sellers Subdivision 9614 Reimbursement Agreement (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
Councilmember Fuller pulled items 4.1, 4.2 and 4.10.
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 Vice Mayor Henderson and Seconded by Councilmember Meadows to approve item 4.1. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: Fuller (4-1) Item 4.2
Councilmember Fuller asked Mr. Cole for clarification on the report out memo.
City Attorney Derek Cole provided a response.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams and Seconded by Councilmember Meadows to approve item 4.2. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: Fuller (4-1) Item 4.10
Councilmember Fuller mentioned he will abstain from voting on this item.
City Manager Joshua McMurray mentioned there are no changes to the investment policy.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and Seconded by Vice Mayor Henderson to approve item 4.10. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: Fuller (4-1)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
6. REGULAR CALENDAR
6.1 Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Memorandum on Internal Control, Required Communications and Report on Agreed Upon Procedures for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director and Amy Meyer, CPA Maze and Associates) Administrative Services Director Jeri Tejeda introduced David Alby with Maze and Associates to present the report.
After providing an overview of the audit process, David Alby presented the report.
Councilmember Williams asked questions; Ms. Tejeda responded.
Councilmember Fuller provided comments and mentioned he will vote no.
Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Meadows and Mayor Shaw provided comments.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and Seconded by Councilmember Williams to approve item 6.1. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: Fuller (4-1)
6.2 Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2026 City Council Committee Appointment List (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
City Clerk Kim Snodgrass presented the report.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and Seconded by Councilmember Williams to approve item 6.2. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams ABSTAINED: Fuller (4-0-1)
7. REPORTS
7.1 City Manager
(a) City Manager
(b) Business License Update
City Manager Joshua McMurray thanked staff for their work at the Tree Lighting Ceremony. He reminded everyone that City Hall will be closed the last two weeks of the year. He mentioned that the November business license update is attached, and he wished everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.
7.2 City Council
(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 Fuller reported he attended a gathering at Studio 55 and a senior get together on subjects related to senior assistance. He also attended Assemblymember Lori Wilson’s Accessible Transportation Town Hall.
Councilmember Meadows reported he attended the Contra Costa Transportation Authority board meeting and the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Vice Mayor Henderson reported he attended the Studio 55 Thanksgiving event, the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Friday Night Bites. He also mentioned he stopped by the Mayors food drive challenge.
Councilmember Williams reported she met with Tri-Delta Transit, attended the final California Civic Leadership Institute, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony. She also mentioned she stopped by the Mayor’s food drive challenge and attended Assemblymember Lori Wilson’s Accessible Transportation Town Hall. She also inquired about getting an update on SB 707.
City Manager Joshua McMurray commented that staff is working with the City Attorney on SB 707 and will provide an update soon.
Mayor Shaw reported she attended the last Rotary Club Christmas Basket sign-up, the Friends of Oakley Fall Fiesta Fundraiser, the Oakley on Ice Ribbon Cutting, the Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Mayor’s Challenge, and Friday Night Bites. She also read stories to children at Christmas on the Farm at the Historical Society Museum and attended the MCE Board Meeting, the Oakley Library Sub Committee meeting, the League of California Cities Board Retreat, and the Transportation Town Hall for Assemblymember Lori Wilson. She attended meetings with constituents, a tour with Tri-Delta Transit, and participated in Zoom calls with Assemblymember Lori Wilson’s office. She ended her report by showing a short video and thanking all those that participated in the food challenge. (b) Requests for Future Agendas
Councilmember Fuller requested a future agenda item to censure Councilmember Williams.
There was no support.
Councilmember Fuller requested an item requiring that every city structure be constructed only after a Project Labor Agreement has been established.
City Attorney Cole asked Councilmember Fuller to elaborate on his request.
Councilmember Fuller replied that he would like a Worksession to consider an item requiring all future construction in the City of Oakley to be constructed with a Project Labor Agreement negotiated by the City Manager for all trades in the East Contra Costa area.
Councilmember Williams stated she will support the item as long as it doesn’t delay the next phase of the library project.
City Attorney Cole confirmed he can bring something back and address whether it’s something that can legally be applied to an existing contract.
Councilmember Williams supported the item.
8. WORK SESSIONS
8.1 Bridgehead Business Park Low Properties Preliminary General Plan (PA 2025- 01) - Work Session to discuss the merits of a potential project to amend the General Plan Land Use Designation of an approximately 1.36-acre site from Business Park (“BP”) to Light Industrial (“LI”) (Evan Gorman, Associate Planner)
Associate Planner Evan Gorman presented the report.
Councilmember Williams asked a question; Mr. Gorman responded.
Councilmember Meadows, Councilmember Fuller, Vice Mayor Henderson and Mayor Shaw provided comments.
9. PRESENTATIONS
9.1 Comments by Mayor Shaw
Vice Mayor Henderson announced the item.
Councilmember Fuller temporarily left the dais.
Mayor Shaw provided a presentation of her Year in Review and thanked everyone for their support.
Public Comments were provided by Dawn Morrow and Sloan.
9.2 Presentations to Mayor Shaw
Vice Mayor Henderson announced the item.
1. Office of Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (Alec Stone)
Alec Stone presented a certificate to Mayor Shaw on behalf of Congressman Mark DeSaulnier.
2. Office of Assemblymember Lori Wilson (Nicole Cuellar-Nelson)
3. Office of Senator Christopher Cabaldon (Nicole Cuellar-Nelson) Nicole Cuellar-Nelson presented certificates to Mayor Shaw on behalf of Assemblymember Lori Wilson and Senator Christopher Cabaldon.
4. Office of Supervisor Diane Burgis (Claire Alaura)
Claire Alaura presented a certificate to Mayor Shaw on behalf of Supervisor Diane Burgis.
5. City Staff
City Manager Joshua McMurray presented a gift of recognition from staff to Mayor Shaw as well as a gift to her spouse.
Mayor Shaw thanked everyone.
Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Meadows and Vice Mayor Henderson provided comments.
10. REORGANIZATION OF THE OAKLEY CITY COUNCIL
10.1 Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor
a) Overview of Selection Process (Derek Cole, City Attorney) Councilmember Fuller returned to his seat on the dais.
City Attorney Derek Cole provided an overview of the selection process. b) Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor
It was moved by Mayor Shaw and seconded by Councilmember Williams to nominate Vice Mayor Henderson to serve as Mayor. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: Fuller (4-1)
Sharon Kuykendall provided a comment.
Councilmember Williams made a motion to nominate Councilmember Meadows to serve as Vice Mayor.
City Attorney Derek Cole advised that any selection made outside of the normal rotation requires stating at least one of the circumstances listed in the Municipal Code as justification.
Councilmember Williams stated she is citing grounds 1, 2, 3, and 5 listed in the Municipal Code for her justification of selecting someone outside of the normal rotation.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams and seconded by Councilmember Shaw to nominate Councilmember Meadows to serve as Vice Mayor. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: Fuller (4-1)
10.2 Administration of Oaths of Office to Newly Appointed Mayor and Vice Mayor (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
Councilmember Fuller departed the meeting.
City Clerk Kim Snodgrass administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Henderson and Vice Mayor Meadows.
11. CLOSED SESSION
11.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (One potential case based on November 3, 2025 letter from legal counsel for the Bay Area News Group to the City Attorney)
Councilmember Shaw announced the Closed Session item and mentioned the meeting will adjourn after the Closed Session. She also mentioned there are cookies and water in the lobby for everyone to enjoy.
Councilmembers Williams and Shaw, Vice Mayor Meadows, and Mayor Henderson agreed to continue the Closed Session to December 16, 2025 at 2 pm.
12. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Snodgrass
City Clerk