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 JANUARY 27, 2026
1. OPENING MATTERS
1.1 Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm.
Councilmember Fuller, Councilmember Shaw, Councilmember Williams, Vice Mayor Meadows, and Mayor Henderson were present.
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag (Jonathan Nguyen, O'Hara Park Middle School)
Jonathan Nguyen led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were provided by River Orellana, Bud Chaddock, Doug Gamble and Michael Dupray.
Public comments were received by the following individuals and will be entered into the record: Juni, Daniel Trulove, Maleena Allen, Elijah Page, Zaire Jefferson, David Bonson, Brandon Herrera, David Virden, Alexandria Diaz, Kaylani Payne, Emiliano Martinez, Sofia Reyes-Shaffer, and several individuals who did not state their names.
3. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Comments were provided by Councilmembers Williams, Councilmember Shaw, and Councilmember Fuller
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting held January 13, 2026 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.2 Adopt a Resolution Updating the City of Oakley's Conflict of Interest Code Pursuant to the Political Reform Act (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.3 Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Oakley to Request the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the Allocation of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding (Billilee Saengchalern, Public Works Director/City Engineer)
Councilmember Fuller pulled item 4.1 and 4.2
It was moved by Councilmember Williams and seconded by Councilmember Shaw to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. AYES: Fuller, Shaw, Williams, Meadows, Henderson NOES: None (5-0)
Item 4.1
Councilmember Fuller mentioned he will vote no.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Shaw to approve item 4.1. AYES: Shaw, Williams, Meadows, Henderson NOES: Fuller (4-1) Item 4.2
Councilmember Fuller mentioned he will vote no.
Councilmember Williams provided a question, City Manager Joshua McMurray responded.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to approve item 4.2. AYES: Shaw, Williams, Meadows, Henderson NOES: Fuller (4-1)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 1-26 Adopting Editorial Corrections in relation to the 2025 California Building Codes which are adopted by Reference (Conrad Fromme, Chief Building Official) Chief Building Official Conrad Fromme presented the report.
City Attorney Derek Cole mentioned we are required by law to adopt these codes.
Mayor Henderson opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public comments, so he closed the Public Hearing.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Shaw to waive the second reading and adopt the ordinance. AYES: Fuller, Shaw, Williams, Meadows, Henderson NOES: None (5-0)
6. REGULAR CALENDAR
6.1 Ironhouse Sanitary District - Freestanding Electronic Reader Board (SP 2025- 03) (Evan Gorman, Associate Planner)
Associate Planner Evan Gorman presented the report.
Councilmember Fuller provided a comment.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams and seconded by Vice Mayor Meadows to adopt the resolution approving Ironhouse Sanitary District - Freestanding Electronic Reader Board. AYES: Fuller, Shaw, Williams, Meadows, Henderson NOES: None (5-0)
7. REPORTS
7.1 City Manager
(a) City Manager
(b) Annual Update
City Manager Joshua McMurray mentioned that the 2025 annual report is attached to the agenda and will be published on the City’s website and in the upcoming Recreation Guide. He reported that the Library and Community Center project is moving forward and dates for community engagement sessions will be announced via social media next week. He also mentioned City Engineer, Kevin Rohani’s last day will be February 6 and Billilee Saengchalern has been named his replacement.
Councilmember Fuller and Councilmember Williams provided comments.
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 Shaw reported she attended a Cal Cities East Bay Board meeting call, a Crab Feed for County Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston, and had a next door meet and greet with residents. She participated in a meeting with the Mayor, City Manager and Tri-Delta Transit; attended a Policy Committee meeting; and represented Oakley at the Rock Church 9th Anniversary and building dedication.
Councilmember Williams reported she attended the Crab Feed for County Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston and a Policy Committee meeting.
Vice Mayor Meadows reported he attended an MCE Board of Directors meeting and a CCTA Board of Directors meeting.
Mayor Henderson reported he attended a Tri Delta Transit meeting and the League of California Cities Mayors and New Councilmembers Academy. (b) Requests for Future Agendas
There were no requests for Future Agenda items.
8. WORK SESSION:
8.1 SB707 Discussion (Derek Cole, City Attorney)
City Attorney Derek Cole provided a presentation on SB 707.
Councilmembers Shaw, Williams, Fuller, and Vice Mayor Meadows asked questions, to which Mr. Cole responded.
There were no public comments.
Vice Mayor Meadows provided comments and expressed support for audio/visual meetings with cameras on, provided cameras can be turned off if necessary.
Councilmember Williams expressed support for audio/visual meetings with cameras on and noted she prefers the Zoom platform over Teams.
Councilmember Fuller expressed support for audio/visual meetings with cameras on.
Councilmember Shaw expressed support for audio/visual meetings but did not have a preference regarding cameras.
Mayor Henderson expressed support for audio/visual meetings with cameras on.
9. CLOSED SESSIONS
9.1 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 Henderson announced the Closed Session item and mentioned the meeting will adjourn after the Closed Session.
10. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Snodgrass
City Clerk