AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Loella Haskew
Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Darling
Councilmember Matt Francois
Councilmember Cindy Silva
Councilmember Kevin Wilk
DATE:
May 21, 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 AT 4:00 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.
2. PUBLIC HEARING
a.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS REGARDING RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE DESIGN REVIEW STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES AND LOCAL CEQA GUIDELINES; AND WAIVE READING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE INCORPORATING OBJECTIVE RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND REFINEMENTS TO THE DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Resolution Adoption of DRSGS
Exhibit A to Attachment 1 Errata
Exhibit B to Attachment 1 Adoption Draft
Exhibit C to Attachment 1 DRSGS Response to Comments
Attachment 2 Draft Resolution Repealing Current and Adopting New CEQA Guidelines Attachment 3 Draft Ordinance
Attachment 4 Planning Commission Resolution 3951
Attachment 5 October 24, 2023 City Council Staff Report Attachment 6 Article 12 Design Review (Existing)
Attachment 7 Article 12 Design Review (Proposed)
Attachment 8 Project Examples
Addendum
Addendum 2
Errata Sheet
3. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING at 5:00 PM _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 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 Public Works Week
d.
PROCLAMATION: Affordable Housing Month
e.
PRESENTATION: Sustainable Walnut Creek
f.
PRESENTATION: Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a.
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of May 7, 2024.
Minutes
b.
ACCEPTANCE OF WARRANT REGISTERS dated April 12, 2024 (2), April 19, 2024 (2), and April 26, 2024; and DIRECT PAYROLL TRANSFERS dated April 19, 2024 (2).
Warrant Registers
c.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE amending Title 10 (Planning and Zoning) or the Municipal Code for the purpose of adopting an Overlay Zone, and amending the zoning maps, to create a Mixed Use Special District Overlay located on 2100 North Main, 2150 North Broadway, and 2100 North Broadway in the Automobile Sales/Service and Custom Manufacturing (AS-CA) District in the North Downtown Specific Plan for the Walnut Creek Mixed Use Special District Project. (Introduced 5/7/24).
Ordinance for MUSD Overlay
d.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Walnut Creek and TWC Property Holdings, LLC for the Walnut Creek Mixed Use Special District Project (Introduced 5/7/24).
Ordinance for Developer Agreement
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
e.
ACCEPTANCE OF REPORT as recommended by the Finance Committee for the Fiscal Year 2024 3rd Quarter Budget update.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 General Fund Summary
Attachment 2 Measure O Report
f.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION amending the Fiscal Year 2025 budget to increase appropriations across various funds and amending the Master Fee Schedule; and ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION establishing the annual appropriations limits for fiscal year 2025.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 FY25 Budget Proposed Changes
Attachment 2 FY25 MFS Changes
Attachment 3 FY25 General Fund Summary
Attachment 4 FY25 Measure O Summary
Attachment 5 FY24 FY 25 Authorized Position Summary
Attachment 6 Proposed Resolution Amending FY25 Budget and MFS Attachment 7 Draft Resolution Establishing FY25 Appropriation Limits Addendum
g.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2024-25 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Resolution
Attachment 2 Project Description Worksheets
h.
ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION proclaiming May 2024 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Month in the City of Walnut Creek.
Agenda Report
Proclamation
i.
ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Walnut Creek.
Agenda Report
Proclamation
j.
AWARD OF CONTRACT 23-10, the Boundary Oak Golf Course Driving Range Renovation project to Carone & Company, Inc., including approval of Change Order 1 for a contract price of $3,843,375, with a construction contingency of $387,625, for an authorized total of $4,231,000; and AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER to execute Task Order 10 with Avila Project Management for $246,237 to provide consultant project management services for the Boundary Oak Golf Course Driving Range Renovation project.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Bid Evaluation
Attachment 2 Contract Changes Order 1
Attachment 3 Task Order Avila Project Management
k.
AWARD OF CONTRACT 24-03, the Tice Creek Bridge at Castle Hill Road Bridge Strengthening project, to Pacific Underground Services for a contract price of $162,420, with a contingency and reserve not to exceed $35,000, for an authorized total of $197,420.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Map
Attachment 2 Bid Evaluation
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comment Addendum
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcements - none.
b.
City Manager report - none
c.
City Councilmember reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember assignments and various activities and upcoming events
5. PUBLIC HEARING
a.
APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (APPLICATION NO. Y23-030) TO ALLOW A CHICK-FIL-A RESTAURANT (WITH TAKE OUT SERVICE BUT NO DRIVE THRU) IN A FREESTANDING BUILDING AT 2290 OAK GROVE Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Resolution
Attachment 2 Vicinity and Aerial Map
Attachment 3 PC Approved Resolution 3928
Attachment 4 Planning Commission Staff Report
Attachment 5 Applicant Business Operating Plan
Attachment 6 Appellant Appeal Letter
Attachment 7 Applicant Response to Appeal
Attachment 8 Project Plans
Attachment 9 Traffic and Parking Demand Study
Attachment 10 VMT Analysis
Attachment 11 Arborist Report
Attachment 12 Exhaust Hood Fumes-Odor Data
Attachment 13 PD 2224
Attachment 14 Original PD1936 (Superseded)
Attachment 15 Excerpts for Parking Regulations
Attachment 16 Owners Letter for Chick Fil-A
Attachment 17 City Response to Public Comment
Attachment 18 Appellant’s 2nd Letter
Attachment 19 Applicants Response to Appeal
Attachment 20 Vehicle Miles Traveled
Attachment 21 Landlord’s Letter of Support
Attachment 22 Public Comments
Addendum
6. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 The agenda and minutes with links to staff reports are available on the City’s website:
https://www.walnutcreekca.gov/
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