City Council Special Meeting, Study Session - 4:00 PM; Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM Tuesday, February 1, 2022
CITY HALL
1666 N. MAIN STREET, WALNUT CREEK
CouncilMembers:
DARLING
HASKEW
WILK
mAYOR pRO tEM SILVA
mayor FRANCOIS
Meeting were approved by the City Council on February 15, 2022.
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - STUDY SESSION AT 4:00 PM Meeting Location: Walnut Creek City Hall and Kimpton George Hotel, 15 E Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001 (Teleconference Location)
1. OPENING AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
All Councilmembers were in attendance (Mayor Pro Tem Silva joined via teleconference). Mayor Francois reported that under California law, public comments at special meetings are limited to subjects on the agenda only. Therefore, public comment would take place during the City Council consideration of the item.
2. STUDY SESSION
a.
LESHER CENTER FOR THE ARTS STRATEGIC PLAN
Arts and Recreation Director Kevin Safine presented the agenda report. He reported that the City, in partnership with the Diablo Regional Arts Association (DRAA), embarked on a strategic planning process for the Lesher Center for the Arts in early 2021 to balance artistic approach, audience development, and economic sustainability as the Center emerges from closure. Consultant Michael Kaiser of the Devos Institute of Arts Management discussed the strategic plan in detail.
DRAA President Catherine Baker and DRAA Executive Director Peggy White, provided comments.
Oral public comments were received in-person from Renne DeWeese Moran. Remote public comments were received from: Donato Cabrera; Lisa Dell, Executive Director California Symphony; Daniel Levenstein, Director of Chamber Music San Francisco; and Amy M., resident.
The City Council received the report, provided direction to staff to work with the Diablo Regional Arts Association to implement the recommended high priority areas presented in the Lesher Center for the Arts Strategic Plan and to return to the City Council in the future with specific recommended actions. No formal action was taken.
Agenda Report
ATTACHMENT 1 - BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF STRATEGIC PLAN ATTACHMENT 2 - LESHER CENTER STRATEGIC PLAN
ATTACHMENT 3 - LESHER CENTER FINANCIAL PLANS
3. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - STUDY SESSION at 5:26 p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 PM
Meeting Location: Walnut Creek City Hall and Kimpton George Hotel, 15 E Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001 (Teleconference Location)
1. OPENING
a.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
b.
ROLL CALL - Councilmember Wilk was absent due to a prior commitment; all other Councilmembers were in attendance (Mayor Pro Tem Silva joined via teleconference). c.
PRESENTATION: Library Strategic Plan
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Francois pulled Consent Calendar Item 2c. Oral public comments were received in-person from Pete Bennett.
Motion by Haskew, second by Darling,
carried unanimously
, to APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 2a-2b and 2d-2f as follows:
YEAS:
Darling, Haskew, Mayor Pro Tem Silva, Mayor Francois.
a.
APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of January 18, 2022.
JAN 18 2022 - DRAFT Meeting Minutes
b.
ACCEPTED WARRANT REGISTERS dated December 22, 2021, January 07, January 14, January 21, 2022 and DIRECT PAYROLL TRANSFERS dated December 22 and December 30, 2021.
Warrant Registers - DEC 22 and DEC 30
Warrant Registers - JAN 07-JAN 14-JAN 21 and JAN 08
d.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-03 authorizing the City Manager to utilize emergency response procurement of equipment, supplies, contracts and services necessary to repair damaged storm drain pipes and related sinkholes forming near 160 Del Monte Drive and other nearby properties, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050, and without following the City’s normal competitive bidding procedures.
Agenda Report
ATTACHMENT 1 - CA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE - EMERGENCY CONTRACTING PROCEDURES ATTACHMENT 2 - RESOLUTION
e.
AUTHORIZED PURCHASE and outfitting of eight new hybrid Police Department patrol vehicles as scheduled for replacement in the amount of $540,829.61 budgeted using the Vehicle 610 Replacement Fund.
Agenda Report
ATTACHMENT 1 - VEHICLE QUOTE
ATTACHMENT 2 - POLICE EQUIPMENT QUOTE
ATTACHMENT 3 - CMAS CONTRACT
f.
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER to execute a contract amendment with All-City Management Services to exercise a two-year contract extension for crossing guard services in an amount not to exceed $345,190.
Agenda Report
ATTACHMENT 1 - 1ST AMENDMENT TO CROSSING GUARD SERVICES AGREEMENT ATTACHMENT 2 - ORIGINAL AGREEMENT
c.
ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION recognizing the month of February 2022 as Black History Month, and February 13 – 19, 2022, as African American Mental Health Awareness Week.
Mayor Francois pulled Consent Calendar Item 2c to read the proclamation.
Motion by Mayor Francois, second by Haskew,
carried unanimously
, to ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION declaring the month of February 2022 as Black History Month, and February 13 – 19, 2022, as African American Mental Health Awareness Week.
YEAS:
Darling, Haskew, Mayor Pro Tem Silva, Mayor Francois.
Agenda Report
ATTACHMENT - PROCLAMATION
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Oral public comments were received in-person from: Kathy Hemmenway, Walnut Creek Downtown; Bob Linscheid, Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau; Pete Bennett; James Cook; and Dori. Remote public comments were received from: Barbara G; and Don. Written public comments were also received and provided to the City Council, and posted online as part of the meeting record.
Public Comment Received BEFORE 2 PM
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcements - none.
b.
City Manager reports - none.
c.
City Councilmember reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember assignments and various activities and upcoming events Councilmembers announced upcoming events, reported on meetings and other local events attended since the last meeting; and made comments on issues of concern.
5. CONSIDERATION
a.
SELECTION OF APPLICANTS TO BE INTERVIEWED FOR CONSIDERATION FOR 2022 COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS City Clerk Suzie Martinez reported that there is one opening each on the Design Review Commission; Park, Recreation and Open Space Commission; Planning Commission; and Transportation Commission; and for a Walnut Creek representative on the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority Advisory Committee and the Library Commission; and two openings on the Arts Commission. She reported that at this time the City Council may select the applicants to be interviewed for the various openings and determine the process to be used for interviewing candidates. Candidate interviews are scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 2022. City Clerk Martinez provided ballots for each commission.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Silva, second by Mayor Francois, carried unanimously
, to INTERVIEW the three applicants for the Transportation Commission and the two applicants each for the Library Commission and the Design Review Commission, and forgo balloting for these commissions.
YEAS:
Darling, Haskew, Mayor Pro Tem Silva, Mayor Francois.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Silva, second by Mayor Francois, carried unanimously
, to SELECT FOR INTERVIEW 6 or 7 applicants for the Arts Commission; and 3 or 4 applicants each for the Park, Recreation and Open Space and Planning commissions.
YEAS:
Darling, Haskew, Mayor Pro Tem Silva, Mayor Francois.
Oral public comments were received in-person from Pete Bennett. Written public comments were also received and provided to the City Council, and posted online as part of the meeting record.
The City Council balloted and the meeting was recessed from 7:20 - 7:30 p.m. to provide an opportunity for City Clerk Martinez to tabulate the ballots.
City Clerk Martinez announced the ballot results.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Silva, second by Haskew,
carried unanimously
, to INTERVIEW John Baas, Jason Cooke and David Joseph Leimsieder for the Park, Recreation and Open Space Commission; and to INTERVIEW Megan Haney; Pamela Nieting; and Arvind Ramesh for the Planning Commission.
YEAS:
Darling, Haskew, Mayor Pro Tem Silva, Mayor Francois.
The City Council discussed the Arts Commission applicants further.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Silva, second by Darling,
carried unanimously
, to INTERVIEW Sarah Baltazar; Renee DeWeese Moran, Jill Dresser; Jane Emanuel; Sage Loring; Suzanne Masellla; Alfred Norek; and Jessica Siegel for the Arts Commission.
YEAS:
Darling, Haskew, Mayor Pro Tem Silva, Mayor Francois.
The City Council provided feedback on the interview format, including group interviews and the number of interview questions. The recruitment for the opening on the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority Advisory Committee will continue to remain open, with an update to Council scheduled for March.
Agenda Report
ATTACHMENT - LIST OF APPLICANTS
Addendum - Correspondence Received
b.
PROPOSED 2022 STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
Deputy City Manager Carla Hansen introduced the agenda item. She reported that each year the City Council considers and adopts a State Legislative Agenda for the upcoming year. City staff and Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) met with the Council Legislative Committee in January to discuss the proposed 2022 Legislative Agenda. The Legislative Committee discussed and submitted edits and referred it to the City Council for discussion and approval. Deputy City Manager Hansen discussed the proposed 2022 Legislative Agenda further, reviewing some of the higher level edits to the agenda being proposed. Casey Elliott, TPA, discussed the Governor’s budget proposal and provided a 2022 legislative preview.
Mayor Francois opened the item for public comment; hearing no comment, he closed the public comment period.
Motion by Haskew, second by Darling,
carried unanimously
, to APPROVE the 2022 State Legislative Agenda, with the amendments as discussed at the meeting, and to bring forward the State Legislative Agenda to the Council Legislative Committee for final approval.
YEAS:
Darling, Haskew, Mayor Pro Tem Silva, Mayor Francois.
Agenda Report
ATTACHMENT 1 - REDLINDED PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
ATTACHMENT 2 - PROPOSED 2022 STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA-CLEAN ATTACHMENT 3 - WALNUT CREEK HOUSING POLICY FRAMEWORK
c.
CITY COUNCIL 2021-2022 PRIORITIES PLAN UPDATE
City Manager Dan Buckshi introduced the agenda item. Budget Manager Katie Bruner provided the agenda report. She reported that on March 25, 2021 the City Council identified five strategic priorities for the City for the next two calendar years (2021-2022). She presented an update on work completed or in process for each priority.
Remote public comments were received from Jan Warren.
The City Council received the 2021-2022 City Council Priorities update. No formal action was taken.
Agenda Report
ATTACHMENT 1 2021-2022 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
ATTACHMENT 2 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES WORK PLAN PROGRESS REPORT ATTACHMETN 3 SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 AGENDA REPORT
6. PUBLIC HEARING
a.
PROPOSED URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 2212 – MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT TO MODIFY THE LAND USE, DEVELOPMENT, AND TREE PRESERVATION REGULATIONS IN ALL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH NEW STATE LAW (SB 9) RELATING TO ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNITS AND SUBDIVISIONS Senior Planner Andy Smith presented the agenda report. He reported that on December 21, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2212, an interim urgency ordinance to modify the City’s existing regulations to the extent necessary to immediately comply with the minimum standards and requirements of new state law (SB 9) regarding the construction of additional dwellings and approval of subdivisions in all single-family residential zones, while preserving the City’s right to retain and enforce other local regulations currently set forth in the City’s Municipal Code that otherwise remain consistent with new state law. Pursuant to the California Government Code, the urgency ordinance is valid for an initial period of 45 days (until February 4, 2022), but the City Council can extend the expiration date by another ten months and 15 days (for a total of one year), after holding a noticed public hearing. Unless an extension is adopted, the City’s regulations will revert to the default regulations contained in SB 9 on February 4, 2022.
Mayor Francois opened the item for public comment; hearing no comment, he closed the public comment period.
Senior Planner Andy Smith noted that an errata sheet had been provided for the ordinance at the meeting.
Motion by Haskew, second by Mayor Francois,
carried unanimously
, to INTRODUCE, WAIVE READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2213 extending the provisions of Ordinance 2212 for an additional 10 months and 15 days (effective February 4, 2022) to amend portions of the Walnut Creek Municipal Code pertaining to the land use, development and tree preservation regulations for single-family residential zoning districts, as amended via the errata sheet provided at the meeting.
YEAS:
Darling, Haskew, Mayor Pro Tem Silva, Mayor Francois.
Agenda Report
ATTACHMENT 1 - ORDINANCE 2212
ATTACHMENT 2 - DRAFT ORDINANCE
Addendum - Additional Information Provided and Public Communication Addendum - Errata Sheet
7. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING in memoriam of Fred Sanders at 9:07 p.m. ________________________________________
Suzie Martinez, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Walnut Creek
Approved:
_______________________________________
Matt Francois
2021-22 Mayor of the City of Walnut Creek