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 MAY 12, 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
Mayor Henderson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1.3 Presentation of Proclamations
1. Building Safety Month (Conrad Fromme, Chief Building Official
2. National Police Week (Paul Beard, Police Chief)
3. Public Works Week (Billilee Saengchalern, Public Works Director/City Engineer)
The proclamations were read by the City Clerk and presented by the Mayor to Staff.
1.3 Liberty Union High School District Update (Denise Rugani, Superintendent) An update regarding the Liberty Union High School District was provided by Superintendent Denise Rugani.
1.4 Oakley Union Elementary School District Update (Jeff Palmquist, Superintendent)
An update regarding the Oakley Union Elementary School District was provided by Superintendent Jeff Palmquist.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were provided by the following individuals: Rhonda Heard and Bud Chaddock.
3. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Approve Minutes from the Special Meeting held April 23, 2026 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.2 Approve minutes from the Special Meeting held April 28, 2026 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.3 Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting held April 28, 2026 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.4 Report out of Closed Session Memo from the Special City Council meeting held April 28, 2026 (Derek Cole, City Attorney)
4.5 Report out of Closed Session Memo from the Regular City Council meeting held April 28, 2026 (Derek Cole, City Attorney)
4.6 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 8-26 Amending Oakley Municipal Code Section 9.1.1102 (Accessory Dwelling Units) (Jose Cortez, Senior Planner)
4.7 City of Oakley Investment Report (3rd Quarter FY 2025/26) (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director)
4.8 City of Oakley as Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency Quarterly Investment Report (3rd Quarter FY 2025/26) (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director)
4.9 Approval of Contract Amendment Number 1 with Consor PMCM, Inc. for OnCall Consulting Services Related to Inspection Support for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 and an Extension to the contract Agreement for Fiscal Years 2026/27 and 2027/28 (Billilee Saengchalern, Public Works Director/City Engineer) Councilmember Fuller pulled items 4.1 and 4.3.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. AYES: Fuller, Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: None RESULT: Motion carried (5-0)
Items 4.1 and 4.3
Councilmember Fuller mentioned he will vote no on items 4.1 and 4.3.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Shaw to approve the minutes (4.1 and 4.3) as written. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: Fuller RESULT: Motion carried (4-1)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 Public Hearing and Reporting on Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in response to Assembly Bill 2561 (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director)
Administrative Services Director Jeri Tejda presented the report.
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 Fuller to accept the report. AYES: Fuller, Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: None RESULT: Motion carried (5-0)
5.2 Adopt an Urgency Ordinance Extending, for 10 months and 15 days, a Moratorium on the Processing and Approval of Data Center Land Uses to give the City Sufficient time to Plan and Formulate a Permanent Ordinance Regulating such uses (Derek Cole, City Attorney)
City Attorney Derek Cole presented the report.
Public Comments were received by the following individuals: Briana Rose and Bud Chaddock.
Public Comments were received by the following individuals and will be entered into the public record: Jaana Hansen.
Councilmember Fuller provided a comment.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams and seconded by Councilmember Shaw to adopt the urgency ordinance extending, for 10 months and 15 days, a moratorium on the processing and approval of Data Center land uses. AYES: Fuller, Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: None RESULT: Motion carried (5-0)
6. REGULAR CALENDAR
6.1 Strategic Plan 27+ Update (Joshua McMurray, City Manager) City Manager Joshua McMurray presented the report.
It was moved by Councilmember Fuller and seconded by Councilmember Williams to accept the Strategic Plan 27+ update. AYES: Fuller, Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: None RESULT: Motion carried (5-0)
6.2 Adoption of Superseding Resolution Establishing Rules of Conduct for City Council Meetings – Amendments to Codify Technological Disruption Policy Required by SB 707 (Derek Cole, City Attorney)
City Attorney Derek Cole presented the report.
Councilmember Fuller and Councilmember Shaw provided questions and comments; Mr. Cole responded to questions.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt the resolution establishing the rules for the conduct of meetings and addressing technological disruptions, incorporating the suggested changes. AYES: Fuller, Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: None RESULT: Motion carried (5-0)
7. REPORTS
7.1 City Manager
(a) City Manager
(b) Business License Update
City Manager Joshua McMurray noted that the Business License update is included in the agenda packet for review. He also highlighted the upcoming community events: Movies on Main Street on May 15, the Memorial Day Ceremony will be on May 23, the Juneteenth celebration on June 13 and Summerfest is scheduled for June 27.
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 attending a Cal Cities East Bay Division meeting, subcommittee meetings with the school districts and for the library, and the East Bay Regional Communications Board meeting. She also attended the Oakley Police Department 10-year Anniversary celebration, the Tri Delta Transit Shred-It event and the Family Justice Center Gala.
Vice Mayor Meadows reported attending the Oakley Police Department 10-year Anniversary celebration and a Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Planning Committee meeting.
Councilmember Williams reported attending a Cal Cities East Bay Division meeting, the Contra Costa Mayors Conference, the Oakley Police Department 10-year Anniversary celebration and the Tri Delta Transit Shred it event.
Mayor Henderson reported attending Friday Night Bites, a School Interagency Committee meeting, a Library Subcommittee meeting, the Oakley Police Department 10-year Anniversary celebration, the Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference, and a Delta 6 meeting.
(b) Requests for Future Agendas
Councilmember Williams requested a worksession regarding residential light spillage; Councilmember Shaw supported it.
8. WORK SESSIONS
8.1 Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance (RAC) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Work Session – Work Session to Discuss the City of Oakley’s Participation on the RCA JPA (Brianne Visaya, Assistant Engineer) Mayor Henderson called for a five-minute break.
The meeting was called back to order at 8:01 PM
Assistant Engineer Brianne Visaya provided information on the purpose of the Work Session and introduced Rinta Perkins with Geosyntec.
Rinta Perkins provided a presentation.
Questions and comments were provided by Councilmember Fuller, Vice Mayor Meadows, Councilmember Williams and Mayor Henderson. Ms. Perkins, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Billilee Saengchalern and City Manager Joshua McMurray responded to questions.
Direction was provided to Staff to return with a detailed report for Council consideration.
9. CLOSED SESSION
9.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
9.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: Mayor Henderson, Vice Mayor Meadows Unrepresented employee: City Manager
Mayor Henderson announced the Closed Session items and mentioned the meeting will adjourn after the Closed Session.
10. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Kim Snodgrass
City Clerk