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 10, 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
Lekzi Collotzi and Karolina Rafael led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1.3 Proclamation Recognizing March as National Red Cross Month (Mike and Karen Lance)
The proclamation was read by the City Clerk and presented by Mayor Henderson to Mike and Karen Lance.
Mike Lance thanked council for the proclamation and shared current Red Cross statistical data.
1.4 Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District to Update (Michael Krieg) An update regarding the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District was provided by Michael Krieg.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were provided by Bud Chaddock and Sharon Kuykendall.
Online public comments were received by the following individuals and will be entered into the record: A resident who did not state their name
3. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Fuller and Councilmember Williams provided comments.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting held February 24, 2026 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.2 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with PCD Inc. for the Design, Installation and Support of a New Council Chambers Audio Visual System (Rob Barker, IT Manager)
4.3 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Agreement with AU ENERGY, LLC for “Agreement of Property Owner for Provision of Landscaping in the Public Right of Way” pursuant to Conditions of Approval in Resolution No. 76-21 for Emerson Ranch Commercial and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement (Billilee Saengchalern, Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.4 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Agreement with AU ENERGY, LLC (APN 037-192-038) for “Stormwater Management Facility Operations and Maintenance Agreement and Right of Entry” for DR 04-21 Emerson Ranch Commercial Project Located at 910 & 920 Cypress Road and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement (Billilee Saengchalern, Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.5 Approval of the Special Event Beverage Concessions Non-Profit Selection (Troy Faulk, Recreation Manager)
Councilmember Fuller pulled item 4.1 and 4.2.
It was moved by Councilmember Shaw and seconded by Vice Mayor Meadows to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. AYES: Fuller, Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: None RESULT: Motion carried (5-0)
Item 4.1
Councilmember Fuller mentioned he will vote no.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to approve item 4.1. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: Fuller RESULT:
Motion carried (4-1)
Item 4.2
Councilmember Fuller asked a clarifying question; Mr. McMurray responded.
It was moved by Councilmember Fuller and seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with PCD Inc. AYES: Fuller, Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES:
None RESULT: Motion carried (5-0)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 Bridgehead Industrial Project (GPA 02-23, RZ 04-23, TM 10-23, DR 11-23, MSP 01-23, DA 2025-01) – Waive the First Readings and Introduce Two Ordinances and Adopt Three Resolutions Regarding an Application Requesting Approval of a General Plan Amendment, Rezone, Tentative Map, Design Review, Master Sign Program, and Development Agreement, including Certification of an Environmental Impact Report (Ken Strelo, Community Development Director)
Community Development Director Ken Strelo presented the report.
Councilmembers Shaw, Williams, and Fuller, and Vice Mayor Meadows provided questions; Community Development Director Ken Strelo, Rod Stinson (Raney Planning & Management), City Attorney Derek Cole and City Manager Joshua McMurray provided responses.
Mayor Henderson opened the Public Hearing.
Note: Councilmember Fuller stepped away from the dais at 10:14p.m. and returned at 10:21p.m.
Public comments were provided by David Bonson, Tracey Boyum, Ben Sipe, Colleen Masadas, Dawne Scafire, Christopher Long, Joey, Kevin Sumner, Cindy Alvarenga, Herlindo Alfaro, Chris Palomo, Alejandro Martinez, Victor De Latorre, Ruben Galvan, John Humphries, Joel Toscano, Daniel Garcia, Tranquilino Curiel, Rich Ladeira, Nathan Teixeira, Rick Solis, Robert Fierros, Ramon Amaral, EJ Cire, River Orellana, Gina Varni, Greg Garcia, Alan Kemp, Sarah Hadox, Debra Sidrian, Dennis Hunt, Sharon Kuykendall, Jaime Spohn, Jasper Willowbrook, Bud Chaddock, Tayler, Jason Lester, Brad Nix, Alyssa Thomas, Francisco Nunez, Joe Kovalick, Adam Sterud, Holly Bishop, Mattherw Beeston, Randy Sullivan, Carmen Aguilar, Yelena I. Rasco, Stephany Salgado, Jermaine Dowdell, Cameron W. Curran, Eric Haynes, Renae M.
Public comments were received by the following individuals and will be entered into the record: Dev Mhaiskar, Swati Mhaiskar, Shawn Fisher, Joseph Canada Jr., Laura Cunha, Darli Teichera-Ebuen, Ben Weise, RJ Rivasplata, Jeff Kariton, Angela Shenk, Amee Ochoa-Bonson, Dominique Martinez, Jaana Hansen, Barbara Frangie, Kelly Marvin, Elianna, Ilyass Abbad, Glenn Gehlke, Hope Grimes, Kevin Armonio, Diablo Water District, Sierra Club, David Kramer, Michael Lozeau, Sue Higgins, Brandon Barnes, Justin Shenk, Gabrielle Grass, Illya Blazhiyevskiy, Julianne Austria-Armonio, Liz, Reyna Ambrose, Anna Pangilinan, Nelly Nash, Tai Wiker, Alexandria Diaz, Karen Groom, Jose Pio, Dianna Petterle, Kyle Dayanghirang, Esmeralda Dreier, Jay Andrew Paolo Friend, Antonio S Babauta Jr., Savioso Ramirez, Clinton Parra, Lisa Tramonte, Ruben Esqueda, Anthony Gayfield, Jorge Gonzalez, Diego Ramirez, Brennan Rodriguez, Pamela Selzer, Daniel Collins, Priscilla Wiley, Jace Wilson, Joe Baltzley, Eric Squires, Ava Squires, Kelsey Squires, Erica Squires, Wyatt Squires, Marlon Hurtado, Juan Garcia, Samantha Lipisco, S. Gutierrez.
David Babcock (David Babcock & Associates) presented an overview of the project.
Jason Bennett (JB2 Partners) provided additional details of the project and formally requested the removal of Data Center from the application in its entirety.
Councilmember Williams provided questions; Mr. Strelo responded.
At 11:00pm, a motion was introduced to extend the meeting. City Attorney Derek Cole requested clarification regarding the time extension.
It was moved by Councilmember Shaw and seconded by Vice Mayor Meadows to extend the meeting until 12:00AM. AYES: Fuller, Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES:
None RESULT: Motion carried (5-0)
Councilmember Williams, and Shaw, and Vice Mayor Meadows posed additional questions; responses were provided by Mr. Babcock and Mr. Strelo.
Mayor Henderson closed the Public Hearing.
Comments were provided by Councilmembers Shaw, Williams, and Fuller and Vice Mayor Meadows.
Note: Councilmember Shaw stepped away from the dais at 11:24 p.m. and returned at 11:26 p.m.
City Attorney Derek Cole advised Councilmember Fuller to focus on the specific item under discussion.
Councilmember Williams provided additional comments; Rod Stinson (Raney Planning & Management) and Mr. Strelo addressed the comments.
Mayor Henderson provided comments.
City Attorney Derek Cole provided a point of clarification for any potential motion.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to approve the Bridgehead Industrial Project with two revisions 1) removing Data Center from the rezone ordinance as a permitted use and, 2) incorporating the staff recommended condition into the resolution for the Tentative Map, Design Review, and Master Sign Program. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: Fuller ABSENT: None RESULT: Motion Carried (4-1)
Mayor Henderson called for a five-minute recess.
6. REGULAR CALENDAR
None
It was moved by Councilmember Williams and seconded by Vice Mayor Meadows to continue the meeting until all agenda items have been considered. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: Fuller RESULT: Motion Carried (4-1)
7. REPORTS
7.1 City Manager
(a) City Manager
(b) Business License Update
City Manager Joshua McMurray stated he had nothing to report at this time.
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 reported she attended a Tri Delta Transit meeting, a BART Board meeting and the Mayor’s Conference. She also mentioned she was asked to be a Governor’s appointee to a board and commission.
Vice Mayor Meadows reported he attended an MCE Board meeting and a Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) meeting.
Councilmember Shaw reported she attended a Tri Delta Transit meeting, the Recreation team award luncheon, and the Cal Cities East Bay Division Legislative Dinner. She also attended the Choice in Aging Crab Feed, the Library Community meeting and a meet and greet with Senator Cabaldon. She mentioned she spoke at the Girls Empowerment event, attended the Network of Care Crab feed, and East County All Stars Opening Day.
Mayor Henderson reported he attended the Mayors’ conference, and Oakley’s Got Talent.
(b) Requests for Future Agendas
Councilmember Williams requested an item regarding Data Centers. Councilmember Shaw supported it.
8. WORK SESSIONS
None
9. CLOSED SESSION
None
10. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:05 AM on Wednesday March 11, 2026
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Snodgrass
City Clerk