AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Loella Haskew
Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Darling
Councilmember Matt Francois
Councilmember Cindy Silva
Councilmember Kevin Wilk
DATE:
May 7, 2024
TIME:
4:00 pm - City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session 6:00 pm - City Council Regular Meeting
PLACE:
City Hall at 1666 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek - locations listed below CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION AT 3:30 PM Council Chamber, 1st Floor
1. OPENING AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Consider and take action on any request from a Councilmember to participate in a meeting remotely due to emergency circumstances pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(f)(1). Receive notice that a Councilmember is participating in the meeting due to just cause circumstances pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(f)(1) - none Addendum Public Comment
2. CLOSED SESSION
After an opportunity for public comment, the City Council reconvened in closed session in the 2nd Floor Conference Room pursuant to:
a.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: Trish Raver, Kelly Guertin & Jesse Lad Employee Organizations: Department Directors (Unrepresented), Civilian Police Unit (Teamsters 856), General Management Unit, Professional Unit, Employee Unit (WCEA) and Confidential Unit b.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
Significant Exposure to Litigation: Number of Cases - one
3. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION at 5:58 p.m. _________________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT REGULAR MEETINGS: CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY AT 6:00 PM Council Chamber, 1st Floor
1. OPENING
Consider and take action on any request from a Councilmember to participate in a meeting remotely due to emergency circumstances pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(f)(1). Receive notice that a Councilmember is participating in the meeting due to just cause circumstances pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(f)(1) - none. a.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
b.
ROLL CALL - all Councilmembers were in attendance.
c.
PROCLAMATION: National Police Week
d.
PROCLAMATION: Jewish American Heritage Month
e.
PRESENTATION: Youth Presidential Service Awards
f.
PRESENTATION: Walnut Creek Open Space 50th Anniversary- Walnut Creek Historical Society
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a.
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of April 16, 2024 and APPROVAL OF PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES of May 2, 2023.
City Council April 16, 2024 Minutes
Parking Authority May 2, 2023 Minutes
b.
ACCEPTANCE OF WARRANT REGISTERS dated March 29, 2024 (2) and April 5, 2024 (2); and DIRECT PAYROLL TRANSFERS dated April 5, 2024 (2).
Warrant Registers
c.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION accepting the Walnut Creek Police Department Annual Military Equipment Report for 2023, continuing Ordinance No. 2215, and continuing the Department’s Military Equipment Policy 708.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 WCPD Annual Military Equipment Report 2023 Attachment 2 Policy 708
Attachment 3 Ordinance 2215
Attachment 4 Draft Resolution
d.
APPROVAL OF the proposed new logo and color palette related to the marketing effort for the Shadelands Property and Business Improvement District.
Agenda Report
Attachment Logo and Color Palette
e.
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER to enter into a Funding Agreement with Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) for the Smart Signals Project.
Agenda Report
Attachment Funding Agreement CCTA Smart Signals
Addendum
f.
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER to execute a three-year lease amendment with Marilyn B. Clarkin Trust for the Lesher Center for the Arts’ scene shop located at 988 Howe Road, Martinez.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Current Lease
Attachment 2 First Ammendment
g.
AWARD CONTRACT 23-11, the Wiget Lane Pavement Rehabilitation project to JV Lucas Paving, Inc. for a contract price of $1,224,265 with a contingency and reserve not to exceed $122,435.00 for an authorized total of $1,346,700; and APPROPRIATION OF $1,003,147 in the Shadelands Park Maintenance Fund (Fund 183) to CP010131 - 2024 Arterial Overlay to fund Contract 22-11.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Project Location
Attachment 2 Bid Evaluation
h.
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract 22-17, Bonanza Street Pedestrian Improvement project, as complete.
Agenda Report
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Addendum Public Comment
Public Comment Received in Meeting
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcements - none.
b.
City Manager reports - City Manager Dan Buckshi noted a dashboard has launched relating to the the A3 mental health response program. He also recognized the City Clerk’s office in honor of Municipal Clerk’s Week. c.
City Councilmember reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember assignments and various activities and upcoming events
5. CONSIDERATION
a.
A SEAT AT THE TABLE PILOT PROGRAM EVALUATION AND OPTIONS Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Youth Member Responsibilities Expectations Attachment 2 Program Evaluation Survey Summary
Attachment 3 Program Evaluation Survey Response Charts
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT REPORTS AND LEVYING ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN WALNUT CREEK BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) AND DOWNTOWN WALNUT CREEK SOUTH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (SBID) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Resolution Confirming BID
Attachment 2 Resolution Confirming SBID
b.
CONSIDERATION OF A DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT; PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN, NORTH DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN (NDSP), AND THE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, TO CREATE A NEW MIXED USE SPECIAL DISTRICT (MUSD) OVERLAY DISTRICT IN THE AUTOMOBILE SALES/SERVICE AND CUSTOM MANUFACTURING (AS-CM) ZONING Agenda Report
Attachment 1 CEQA Resolution
Exhibit A to Attachment 1 Draft SEIR
Appendix A NOP and Public Comment Letters to Attachment 1, Exhibit A Appendix B Comparative Summary of Potential Impacts to Attachment 1, Exhibit A Appendix C Air Quality Greenhouse Gas and Energy Supporting Information to Attachment 1, Exhibit A Appendix D Biological Resources Supporting Information to Attachment 1, Exhibit A Appendix E Cultural and Tribal Cultural Resources Supporting Information to Attachment 1, Exhibit A Appendix F Geology and Soils Supporting Information to Attachment 1, Exhibit A Appendix G Hazards and Hazardous Materials Supporting Information to Attachment 1, Exhibit A Appendix H Hydrology and Water Quality Supporting Information to Attachment 1, Exhibit A Appendix I Noise Supporting Information to Attachment 1, Exhibit A Appendix J Transportation Supporting Information to Attachment 1, Exhibit A Appendix K Utilities Supporting Information to Attachment 1, Exhibit A Exhibit B to Attachment 1 Final EIR
Exhibit C to Attachment 1 MMRP
Exhibit D to Attachment 1 Findings of Facts
Attachment 2 GP and NDSP Resolution
Exhibit A to Attachment 2 General Plan Amendment
Exhibit B to Attachment 2 NDSP Amendment
Attachment 3 Ordinance for MUSD Zoning Overlay
Attachment 4 Ordinance for Development Agreement
Exhibit A to Attachment 4 Development Agreement
Exhibit B to Attachment 4 Development Agreement Exhibits Attachment 5 Walnut Creek Mixed Use Special District Site Figure
7. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CONCURENT REGULAR MEETINGS: CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY at 9:32 p.m.
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