MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE OAKLEY CITY COUNCIL HELD APRIL 23, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Henderson called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
Councilmember Fuller, Councilmember Shaw, Councilmember Williams, Vice Mayor Meadows, and Mayor Henderson were present.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Henderson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
4. REGULAR CALENDAR
4.1 Budget Retreat (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director) Councilmember Fuller inquired regarding the availability of Closed Captioning; Staff confirmed it was not available.
City Manager Joshua McMurray welcomed attendees, outlined the day’s agenda and provided an overview of significant accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
Administrative Services Director Jeri Tejeda presented an overview of the General Fund highlighting significant budget changes, the 10-year plan, and classification updates within the Police Department.
Police Chief Paul Beard then provided a supplemental update regarding Police Personnel.
Ms. Tejeda continued with a discussion on the Storm Water Fund, transfers from the General Fund to the Street Maintenance Fund, and a review of Capital Improvement Project funding.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Billilee Saengchalern provided a detailed review of current and upcoming Capital Improvement Projects.
Councilmembers engaged in a CIP prioritization activity to assist staff in understanding which Capital Projects are a priority for City Council.
City Manager Joshua McMurray then led a follow-up discussion to further understand the Council’s priorities for these Projects.
Ms. Tejeda concluded her presentation with a review of the Fund Balance Reserve Policy General Fund Reserves, CalPers and Unfunded Liability.
Ed Espinoza of Francisco and Associates provided an overview of Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts and the Community Facilities District.
Councilmembers provided comments and asked questions throughout the presentations; Staff and Mr. Espinoza provided responses.
5. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.
Kim Snodgrass
City Clerk