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 MAY 26, 2026
1. OPENING MATTERS
1.1 Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmember Fuller, Councilmember Shaw, Councilmember Williams, Vice Mayor Meadows, and Mayor Henderson were present.
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag (Almond Grove Elementary) Mayor Henderson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1.3 Certificate of Recognition to Freedom High School STUNT Team (Coach, Jamie Chatham, and STUNT Team)
Mayor Henderson presented the Certificate to Coach Jamie Chatham.
1.4 Contra Costa Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee Update (Andrea Everage)
Andrea Everage provided an update on the Contra Costa Transportation Authority.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
A public comment was provided by Sean Ireland.
3. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting held May 12, 2026 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.2 Report Out of Closed Session Memo (Derek Cole, City Attorney)
4.3 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Amended and Restated Contra Costa Clean Water Program Agreement (CCCWP) (2026-2041) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement (Billilee Saengchalern, Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.4 Adopt Two Resolutions Initiating the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Oakley Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment District No. 1 Proceedings; Initiating the Process and Declaring the Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Setting June 9, 2026, as the Date for the Public Hearing (Billilee Saengchalern, Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.5 Adopt a Resolution Calling the General Municipal Election for November 3, 2026 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
Councilmember Fuller pulled Items 4.1, 4.3, and 4.4.
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 stated that he would vote no.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to approve the minutes as written. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES:
Fuller RESULT: Motion carried (4-1)
Item 4.3
Councilmember Fuller stated that he would vote no.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Shaw to adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Contra Costa Clean Water Program Agreement. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES:
Fuller RESULT: Motion carried (4-1)
Item 4.4
Councilmember Fuller stated that he would vote no.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Shaw to adopt the resolution of initiation and the resolution of intention to levy and collect assessments and to set June 9, 2026, as the date for the public hearing AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: Fuller RESULT: Motion carried (4-1)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
6. REGULAR CALENDAR
6.1 Adopt a Resolution for the Approval of the Joint Powers Agreement; Appointment of Board Member and Alternate; Authorize the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to Establish One or More Community Facilities Districts; and Authorize the JPA to Establish a Joint Community Facilities Agreement (Billilee Saengchalern, Public Works Director/City Engineer) Questions and comments were provided by Councilmember Williams, Vice Mayor Meadows, Councilmember Fuller, and Councilmember Shaw; Ms. Saengchalern responded to questions.
It was moved by Councilmember Shaw and seconded by Vice Mayor Meadows to adopt a resolution approving the Joint Powers Agreement; appointing a Board Member and an Alternate; authorizing the Joint Powers Authority to establish one or more Community Facilities Districts;: and authorize the JPA to establish a Joint Community Facilities Agreement. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: Fuller RESULT: Motion carried (4-1)
6.2 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Sixth Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the City of Oakley and Joshua McMurray (Derek Cole, City Attorney)
City Attorney Derek Cole presented the report.
Questions and comments were provided by Councilmember Williams and Councilmember Fuller; Mr. Cole responded to questions.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt the resolution approving the sixth amendment to the Employment Agreement between the City of Oakley and Joshua McMurray. AYES: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams NOES: Fuller RESULT: Motion carried (4-1)
7. REPORTS
7.1 City Manager
(a) City Manager
Joshua McMurray reported that Friday Night Bites and Concert in the Park will be held on June 5, the Juneteenth celebration will be held on June 13, and Summer Fest will be held on 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 Fuller reported that he visited Koda Dog Park.
Councilmember Shaw reported attending the Oakley Rotary Gala, Public Works Day, a League of California Cities East Bay Division Board meeting, and the Memorial Day Celebration.
Vice Mayor Meadows reported attending the Oakley Rotary Gala, an MCE Board meeting, a CCTA Board workshop, a CCTA Board meeting, and the Memorial Day Celebration.
Councilmember Williams reported attending the Mayor and Councilmembers Roundtable, a Green Empowerment Zone meeting, two Opportunity Zone webinars, and the Memorial Day Celebration.
Mayor Henderson reported attending the staff appreciation lunch, Movie in the Park, the opening of the Special Olympics at Freedom High School, an Ironhouse Sanitary District meeting, and the Memorial Day Celebration. (b) Requests for Future Agendas
None.
8. WORK SESSION
None.
9. CLOSED SESSIONS
9.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
• County of Contra Costa et al. (and City of Oakley) v. Monsanto Company et al., Contra Costa Sup. Ct. Case No. C22-02818 • Schaefers v. BNSF Railway Company et. al. (and City of Oakley), Contra Costa Sup. Ct. Case Nos. C22-01552 and C22-01555. • McCalister v. Moeckel at al. (and City of Oakley), Contra Costa Sup.
Ct. Case No. C23-00834
• Adler v. Oakley Police Department Officers England, Patel, and Williams, United States Dist. Ct., N. Dist., Case No. 3:24-cv-03939- HSG
• Cendejas v. City of Oakley, Contra Costa Sup. Ct. Case No. C24-02585 • ACD TI Oakley, LLC v. Summer Lakes Homeowners Association et al. (and City of Oakley), Contra Costa Superior Court Case No. Case No. C24-0176
Mayor Henderson announced the Closed Session item and stated that the meeting would adjourn after Closed Session.
10. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Kim Snodgrass
City Clerk