Minutes of Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority held
August 11, 2026
1) OPENING MATTERS
1.1 Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmember Shaw, Councilmember Williams, Vice Mayor Meadows, and Mayor Henderson were present. Councilmember Fuller was absent.
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Mayor Henderson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1.3 Tri Delta Transit Update (Rashidi Barnes, CEO)
Augustin Diaz provided an update on Tri Delta Transit.
1.4 Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging Update (Chalo Buckman) Chalo Buckman provided an update on the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging.
1.5 Recognizing USSSA National All-State - California - McGee 10u on winning the USSSA National All-State Tournament (Team Manager, Jason McGee) Team Manager Jason McGee provided information on the team and the competition after which Mayor Henderson provided a Certificate of Recognition. 2) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were provided by Tracy Kasamoto, J Conr B. Ortega, D Xiang, and Logan Nelson.
Online public comments were provided by Lynee George and Roneel Sharma and will be entered into the public record.
3) COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
There were no Councilmember Comments.
4) CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Approve Minutes from the Special Meeting held July 14, 2026 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.2 Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting held July 14, 2026 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.3 Approve Minutes from the Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council and Planning Commission held July 21, 2026 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.4 Report out of Closed Session Memo from the Special Meeting held July 14, 2026 (Derek Cole, City Attorney)
4.5 Report out of Closed Session Memo from the Regular Meeting held July 14, 2026 (Derek Cole, City Attorney)
4.6 Receive City of Oakley Investment Report (4th Quarter FY 2025/26) (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director)
4.7 Receive the City of Oakley as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency Quarterly Investment Report (4th Quarter FY 2025/26) (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director)
4.8 Adopt a Resolution Designating Councilmember Anissa Williams as Voting Delegate and Councilmember Shannon Shaw as an Alternate Voting Delegate at the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo September 23-25, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.9 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement with Consolidated Engineering Inc. for the Construction of Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Number 333B - Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Street Repair and Resurfacing Project (Billilee Saengchalern, Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.10 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement with R&R Pacific Construction for the Construction of Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Number 320 - O’Hara Avenue Widening Project (600’ South of Laurel Road to 300’ South of Grapevine Lane) (Billilee Saengchalern, Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.11 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement with Redgwick Construction Co., for the Construction of Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Number 211 - Main Street / Rose Avenue Intersection Improvement Project (Billilee Saengchalern, Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.12 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement with S&H Construction Inc., for the Construction of Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Number 268 - Main Street / Delta Road Intersection Signalization Project (Billilee Saengchalern, Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.13 Adopt a Resolution Adopting an Updated Policy for Online Meeting Comments (Derek Cole, City Attorney)
Vice Mayor Meadows pulled items 4.10, 4.11, and 4.12
Councilmember Williams pulled item 4.9
It was moved by Vice Mayor Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Shaw to approve the remainder of the consent calendar. AYES: Shaw, Williams, Meadows, Henderson NOES: None ABSENT: Fuller RESULT: 4-0
Item 4.9
Councilmember Williams mentioned she pulled this item to highlight the Capital Improvement Projects and noted that the staff report includes details on what is being resurfaced and repaved.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams and seconded by Vice Mayor Meadows to adopt the resolution approving the construction agreement with Consolidated Engineering, Inc., for the Construction of CIP 333B AYES: Shaw, Williams, Meadows, Henderson NOES: None ABSENT: Fuller RESULT: 4-0
Item 4.10, 4.11 and 4.12
Vice Mayor Meadows mentioned he pulled these items to highlight the projects that are being approved.
Councilmember Shaw wanted to highlight the speed at which projects are getting approved; she mentioned that the Budget Work session was held in April, the budget was approved in June, and projects are being authorized in August.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt the following resolutions:
1. (Item 4.10) - Approving the construction agreement with R&R Pacific Construction, for the Construction of Capital Improvement Project Number 320 – O’Hara Avenue Widening Project
2. (Item 4.11) - Approving the construction agreement with Redgwick Construction Co., for the Construction of Capital Improvement Project Number 211 – Main Street / Rose Avenue Intersection Improvement Project
3. (Item 4.12) - approving the construction agreement with S&H Construction Inc., for the Construction of Capital Improvement Project Number 211– Main Street / Delta Road Intersection Signalization Project
AYES: Shaw, Williams, Meadows, Henderson NOES: None ABSENT: Fuller RESULT:
4-0
5) PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 Unhosted Stay Short-Term Rentals in the Downtown Specific Plan and an Update on SB 346 (Short-Term Rental Facilitator Act of 2025) - Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.15, titled “Short-Term Rentals” (Jose Cortez, Senior Planner)
Senior Planner Jose Cortez presented the report.
Councilmember Shaw and Councilmember Williams provided questions; Mr. Cortez responded.
Mayor Henderson opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public comments, so he closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Williams, Vice Mayor Meadows, Councilmember Shaw and Mayor Henderson provided feedback to staff.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to waive the first reading and introduce the ordinance amending the Oakley Municipal Code with the following revisions: Lowering the number of permits allowed from 15 to 10 and bringing it back for review in one year. AYES: Shaw, Williams, Meadows, Henderson NOES: None ABSENT: Fuller RESULT: 4-0
6) REGULAR CALENDAR
6.1 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026/27 and Adding Two New Classifications (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director)
Administrative Services Director Jeri Tejeda presented the report.
Councilmember Williams provided a question; Ms. Tejeda responded.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Shaw to adopt the resolution approving the Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 with an effective date of July 5, 2026, and adding the new classifications of Full-Time Senior Recreation Leader and Deputy City Clerk. AYES: Shaw, Williams, Meadows, Henderson NOES: None ABSENT: Fuller RESULT: 4-0
6.2 Waive the First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance Modifying Oakley Municipal Code Section 2.3.002 to Clarify Training Requirements for Planning Commissioners (Derek P. Cole, City Attorney)
City Attorney Derek Cole presented the report.
It was moved by and Councilmember Shaw and seconded by Councilmember Williams to waive the first reading and introduce the ordinance amending the Oakley Municipal Code to clarify training requirements for Planning Commissioners. AYES: Shaw, Williams, Meadows, Henderson NOES: None ABSENT: Fuller RESULT: 4-0 7) REPORTS
7.1 City Manager
(a) City Manager
(b) Business License Update
City Manager Joshua McMurray reported that the Heart of Oakley Festival is scheduled for September 19th and noted that Studio 55 will be bringing back some programs and adding some new programs. He added that the July new business license update was attached to the agenda.
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 Board Zoom meeting, a Nextdoor Meet and Greet Luncheon, and the Special Joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting. She met with Tri Delta Transit CEO Rashidi Barnes, attended the Liberty Union High School Districts annual convocation, the Elected Women’s Luncheon, and the Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery ribbon cutting. Additionally, she participated in a roadside clean up with the Oakley Rotary, a “Stuff the Bus” backpack giveaway, and a “Fill the Boot” event. She also attended National Night Out, the Contra Costa County Mayors Conference, Lori Wilson’s AD 11 Day, Friday Night Bites, and the Fishing Derby. She announced that Congressman Josh Harder will hold a community outreach event at City Hall on August 13th.
Vice Mayor Meadows reported attending a Contra Costa Transportation Authority Board meeting, an MCE Board meeting, the Joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting, the Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery ribbon cutting, National Night Out, and the Contra Costa County Mayors Conference.
Councilmember Williams reported attending the Joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting, the Liberty Union High School Districts annual convocation, and National Night Out. She noted attending a webinar on property rates in California, and meeting with Tri Delta Transit CEO Rashidi Barnes. Additionally, she reported attending the Contra Costa County Mayors Conference, Lori Wilson’s AD11 Day and a meeting with Senator Cabaldon’s staff.
Mayor Henderson reported attending the Joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting, the Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery ribbon cutting, and the Ironhouse Sanitary District Board of Directors meeting. He noted attending a special Diablo Water District meeting, National Night Out, the Contra Costa County Mayors Conference, Friday Night Bites, the Kids Fishing Tournament, and Delta 6. Additionally, he expressed appreciation to staff for their hard work on recent events. (b) Requests for Future Agendas
None
8) WORK SESSIONS
None
9) CLOSED SESSION
9.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (One potential case)
Mayor 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 7:44 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kim Snodgrass
City Clerk