City Council Special Meeting at 3:00 PM & Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM Tuesday, February 15, 2022
CITY HALL
1666 N. MAIN STREET, WALNUT CREEK
CouncilMembers:
DARLING
HASKEW
WILK
mAYOR pRO tEM SILVA
mayor FRANCOIS
Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council on March 15, 2022.
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AT 3:00 PM
Council Chamber, 1st Floor / 3rd Floor Conference Room
1. OPENING AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
All Councilmembers were in attendance. Mayor Francois reported that under California law, public comments at special meetings are limited to subjects on the agenda only. He opened the item for public comment; hearing no comment, he closed the public comment period. Written public comments were received and provided to the City Council and posted online as part of the meeting record. The City Council reconvened in the 3rd Floor Conference Room for the Commission interviews.
Public Comment Received BEFORE 1pm
2. INTERVIEW COMMISSION APPLICANTS AND ACTION ON APPOINTMENTS (not on video) The City Council interviewed the following candidates at this meeting for openings on the Arts; Design Review; Park, Recreation and Open Space (PROS); Planning; and Transportation Commissions; and the Library Commission.
PROS: John Baas; Jason Cooke; and David Joseph Leimsieder Planning Commission: Megan Haney; Pamela Nieting; and Arvind Ramesh Transportation Commission: Josh Chanin; and Robert Rees Arts Commission: Sarah Baltazar; Renee DeWeese Moran; Jill Dresser; Jane Emanuel; Suzanne Masella; Alfred Norek; and Jessica Siegel Library Commission: Heather Wilkinson; and Peter Catalano Design Review Commission: Will DiMichele; and Philip John Newsom Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Silva, second by Darling,
carried unanimously
, to APPOINT Philip John Newsom to a first term of four years on the Design Review Commission effective March 1, 2022 - March 2, 2026.
YEAS:
Darling, Haskew, Wilk, Mayor Pro Tem Silva, Mayor Francois.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Silva, second by Wilk,
carried unanimously
, to APPOINT Heather Wilkinson to a first term on the Library Commission as the Alternate Representative effective March 1, 2022 - June 30, 2026.
YEAS:
Darling, Haskew, Wilk, Mayor Pro Tem Silva, Mayor Francois.
Motion by Darling, second by Wilk,
carried unanimously
, to APPOINT Jason Cooke to a first term of four years on the Park, Recreation and Open Space Commission effective March 1, 2022 - March 2, 2026; and to APPOINT John Baas to the Eligibility List.
YEAS:
Darling, Haskew, Wilk, Mayor Pro Tem Silva, Mayor Francois.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Silva, second by Haskew,
carried unanimously
, to APPOINT Pamela Nieting to a first term of four years on the Planning Commission effective March 1, 2022 - March 2, 2026.
YEAS:
Darling, Haskew, Wilk, Mayor Pro Tem Silva, Mayor Francois.
Motion by Wilk, second by Darling,
carried unanimously
, to APPOINT Sarah Baltazar and Jill Dresser to a first term of four years on the Arts Commission effective March 1, 2022 - March 2, 2026; and to APPOINT Jane Emanuel to the Eligibility List.
YEAS:
Darling, Haskew, Wilk, Mayor Pro Tem Silva, Mayor Francois.
Motion by Mayor Francois, second by Wilk,
carried unanimously
, to APPOINT Robert Rees to a first term of four years on the Transportation Commission effective March 1, 2022 - March 2, 2026.
YEAS:
Darling, Haskew, Wilk, Mayor Pro Tem Silva, Mayor Francois.
3. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 PM (video recording resumes here) Council Chamber, 1st Floor
1. OPENING
a.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
b.
ROLL CALL - all Councilmembers were in attendance.
c.
PRESENTATION: Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau and Walnut Creek Downtown
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Haskew, second by Mayor Pro Tem Silva,
carried unanimously
, to APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR as follows:
YEAS:
Darling, Haskew, Wilk, Mayor Pro Tem Silva, Mayor Francois. a.
APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of February 1, 2022.
FEB 1 2022 - Meeting Minutes
b.
ACCEPTED WARRANT REGISTERS dated January 28, 2022 and DIRECT PAYROLL TRANSFERS dated January 28, 2022.
Warrant Registers
c.
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER to execute a Master Consultant Services Agreement and subsequent Consultant Task Order Agreement with DK Engineering for $100,000 to provide land surveying for various projects.
Agenda Report
ATTACHMENT 1 - MASTER AGREEMENT
ATTACHMENT 2 - TASK ORDER TO MASTER AGREEMENT
d.
APPOINTED BERNIE MARK to complete the unexpired term of Marilyn Weiss on the Board of Appeals for a first term ending March 4, 2024.
Agenda Report
ATTACHMENT 1 - WEISS RESIGNATION
ATTACHMENT 2 - ELIGIBILITY LIST
e.
AUTHORIZED THE CONTINUATION of the emergency procurement actions undertaken pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050 for the storm drain repair work at 160 Del Monte Drive.
Agenda Report
ATTACHMENT 1 - PIPE REPAIR BID FORM
ATTACHMENT 2 - RESOLUTION 22-03
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Oral public comments were received in-person from: Don Blythe; James Cook; Sergio R.; and Hannah Wuehler. Remote public comments were received from: Lori Moirao and Barbara G. 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
Additional Public Comment Received
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcements - none.
b.
City Manager reports - City Manager Dan Buckshi provided an update on the new State and County health orders related to Covid-19 and reported that the City received the distinguished budget presenation award from the Government Finance Officer’s Association. 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.
COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS
City Manager Buckshi introduced the agenda item. He reported that on August 3, 2021, the City Council directed staff to engage a community survey consultant to help determine interest in moving forward with a revenue measure and understanding the community’s interest, priorities and vision for the future Walnut Creek. Staff contracted with EMC Research (EMC), a public opinion research firm, to conduct the survey in early January 2022. EMC completed their analysis and Sara LaBatt, EMC reported the findings at this meeting.
Oral public comments were received in-person from: Keith Rohrlick, Youth Soccer Club; and Marc Joffe, resident. Remote public comments were received from: Karen Majors; Justin Pajer, resident. Written public comments were also received and provided to the City Council and posted online as part of the meeting record.
City Manager Buckshi described next steps, including an engagement and listening tour from March - June 2022. Ultimately, the Council must decide and vote by August 12, 2022 whether or not to put a measure on the November 8, 2022 ballot. No formal action was taken.
Agenda Report
Addendum - Public Comment Prior to Meeting
b.
INTRODUCTION TO THE HOUSING AND SAFETY ELEMENTS UPDATE AND REVIEW OF THE DRAFT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN Senior Planner Andy Smith introduced the agenda item. He reported that the City is updating its Housing Element for the 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) planning period. The City is also updating the Safety Element contained in Chapter 6 (Safety & Noise) of the General Plan, as required by state law. To help ensure that there will be an inclusive and efficient outreach process, and to meet state requirements for public participation, a Community Engagement Plan (Plan) has been prepared that addresses outreach for both elements. Hitta Mosesman, Harris & Associates discussed the Plan further.
Remote public comments were received from Jan Warren.
The Council provided input on the Community Engagement Plan; no formal action was taken.
Agenda Report
ATTACHMENT - DRAFT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN
6. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 8:50 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