City Council Special Meeting- Closed Session 5pm/ Regular Meeting at 6 pm Tuesday, June 18, 2024
CITY HALL
1666 N. MAIN STREET, WALNUT CREEK
CouncilMembers:
FRANCOIS
SILVA
wILK
mAYOR pRO tEM Darling
mayor Haskew
Meeting minutes approved by the City Council at the regular meeting on July 16, 2024.
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION AT 5:00 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.
All Councilmembers were in attendance. Mayor Haskew reported that under California law, public comments at special meetings are limited to subjects on the agenda only; no public comments were received for the Closed Session matter.
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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Duggan v. City of Walnut Creek, Case No. MSC21-02700
3. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION at 5:50 p.m. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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: Juneteenth
d.
PROCLAMATION: Walnut Creek Open Space Foundation - 50th Anniversary
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Silva pulled Consent Calendar Items 2e-i for comment.
Motion by Francois, second by Silva,
carried unanimously
, to APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 2a-d, and 2j-l as follows:
YEAS:
Francois, Wilk, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Darling, Mayor Haskew. a.
APPROVED OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of June 4, 2024.
Minutes
b.
ACCEPTED WARRANT REGISTERS dated May 17, 2024 (2) and May 24, 2024 ; and DIRECTED PAYROLL TRANSFERS dated May 17, 2024 (2).
Warrant Registers
c.
ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2240 amending Title 10 (Planning and Zoning) of the Walnut Creek Municipal Code to update the Density Bonus Ordinance (Introduced 6/4/24).
Ordinance
d.
ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2241 amending Title 10 (Planning and Zoning) Of the Walnut Creek Municipal Code, pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units on properties with Religious Assembly Uses (Introduced 6/4/24).
Ordinance
j.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 24-36 approving the Salary and Wage Plan dated and effective as of June 23, 2024.
Agenda Report
Attachment Resolution with Salary and Wage Plan Exhibit k.
AWARDED CONTRACT 23-14, the Downtown Fiber Optic Network Phase 2 at Civic Park Buildings project, to Ray's Electric, for a contract price of $226,079 and a reserve not to exceed $45,000, for an authorized total of $271,079.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Improvement Diagram
Attachment 2 Bid Evaluation
l.
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER to execute an amendment to the agreement with OpenGov Cartegraph Asset Management for a five-year extension in the amount of $491,416.21, with any additional amendments which do not materially increase the City's obligations subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Agenda Report
Attachment Agreement
Councilmember Silva pulled Consent Calendar Items 2e-2i to provide comments. e.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 24-37 approving Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Walnut Creek and the Confidential Unit, dated July 1, 2024.
Agenda Report
Attachment Resolution with Exhibit
f.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 24-38 approving Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Walnut Creek and the Professional Unit, dated July 1, 2024.
Agenda Report
Attachment Resolution with MOU Exhibit
g.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 24-39 approving Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Walnut Creek and the General Management Unit, dated July 1, 2024.
Agenda Report
Attachment Resolution with MOU Exhibit
h.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 24-40 approving Memorandum of Understanding between the Civilian Police Unit, represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 856 dated, July 1, 2024.
Agenda Report
Attachment Resolution with MOU Exhibit
i.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 24-41 approving Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Walnut Creek and the General Employees Unit, represented by the Walnut Creek Employees Association, dated July 1, 2024 Agenda Report
Attachment Resolution with MOU Exhibit
Motion by Silva, second by Wilk,
carried unanimously
, to APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 2e-i as noted above.
YEAS:
Francois, Wilk, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Darling, Mayor Haskew.
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public comments were received from Pete Bennett; Bill Whitney; Annette Ramirez; Chris Palomo; and Tom Hansen. Written comments were received, provided to the City Council and posted online as part of the meeting record.
Council requested staff research options for a project labor agreement moving forward with the Heather Farm Project, with an update to be provided before the end of the calendar year.
Public Comment Addendum
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcements - none.
b.
City Manager reports - none.
c.
City Councilmember reported 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. PUBLIC HEARING
a.
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO THE TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA), AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CSCDA) FOR THE BENEFIT OF JOHN MUIR HEALTH Economic Development Manager Angela Tsui and James Hammel of CSCDA introduced the request of John Muir Health, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization ("John Muir") to issue nonprofit revenue bonds in an amount not-to-exceed $850 million (the "Bonds") to refinance outstanding bonds and reimburse for the construction, improvement, and equipping of healthcare facilities located in the cities of Walnut Creek and Concord (the "Project"). It was reported that the Bonds are being issued to refinance $180.5 million of CSCDA’s bonds previously issued for the benefit of John Muir. $200 million is being issued to reimburse John Muir for the costs and expenses associated with its new Cancer Center located in Walnut Creek. The additional $469.5 million of potential bonds are requested to allow flexibility to fund new money projects at the Walnut Creek and Concord campuses. The City of Concord will conduct its own TEFRA hearing on June 25, 2024. The bonds proposed to be issued by CSCDA will be the sole responsibility of John Muir Health.
No public comments were received.
Motion by Francois, second by Mayor Pro Tem Darling,
carried unanimously
, to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-42 approving the issuance of bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) for the benefit of John Muir Health.
YEAS:
Francois, Wilk, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Darling, Mayor Haskew.
Agenda Report
Attachment TEFRA Resolution
b.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT REPORT AND LEVYING ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE WALNUT CREEK TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (TBID) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Mayor Haskew outlined the order of events for the TBID public hearing.
Angela Tsui, Economic Development Manager presented to Council. She reported that the City of Walnut Creek established the Walnut Creek Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) in December 2010. The purpose of the TBID is to promote tourism within the City by funding activities through a levy of assessments upon the hotels that will benefit from those activities. In accordance with California Streets and Highways Code Section 36540, the TBID Advisory Board has prepared an Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024. The district requires an annual review by City Council and yearly consideration of the assessment for which the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visit Walnut Creek Destination Marketing Organization have prepared an Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Each year the City Council must hold two meetings to review the report and approve the levy of assessments. Adoption of the resolution confirming the assessment report and levying the annual assessments will conclude the final step in this annual process.
No public comments were received.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Darling, second by Silva,
carried unanimously
, to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-43 Confirming the Assessment Report and levying the annual assessments for the Walnut Creek Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) for fiscal year 2025.
YEAS:
Francois, Wilk, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Darling, Mayor Haskew.
Agenda Report
Attachment TBID Resolution with Annual Report Exhibit
Addendum
c.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2024-2025 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND FY25 FUNDING PLAN FOR CITY’S COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM Housing Manager Stefanie Brynen provided the staff presentation. She reported that as an entitlement community under the federal Community Development Block Grant program, the City of Walnut Creek must submit an Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). She reported that the City Council is being asked to review and approve the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and funding plan that specifies the actions, investments, and funding sources that will be used in the coming year to implement the approved 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan to provide supportive services in Walnut Creek. Notice of this agenda item was published in the newspaper at least thirty (30) days prior to the June 18, 2024 City Council meeting.
No public comments were received.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Darling, second by Wilk,
carried unanimously
, to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-44 Approving the 2024-2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan and FY25 Funding Plan for City's Community Grants Program.
YEAS:
Francois, Wilk, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Darling, Mayor Haskew.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Resolution
Attachment 2 Funding Recommendations
Attachment 3 FY24-25 Draft CDBG Annual Action Plan
Attachment 4 Community Grantmaking Funding Sources FY25 Attachment 5 WC Grant Program Funding Presentation Summary May 2024 Attachment 6 FY22-23 CDBG CAPER Performance Matrix
Attachment 7 Public Comment
6. CONSIDERATION
a.
CITY COUNCIL 2023-2024 PRIORITIES UPDATE
Deputy City Manager Carla Hansen presented an update on work completed or in process for each priority.
No public comments were received.
The City Council requested: more detail on how commission recruitment is aligning with DEI initiative following the 2024 commissioner recruitment; and a presentation on the ADU templates to make the public aware of the plans the City has.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 23-24 City Council Priorities
Attachment 2 City Council Priorities Work Plan Progress Report Attachment 3 Economic Development Work Plan
Addendum
7. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 8:00 p.m. in memoriam of Charlie Abrams. ________________________________________
Ellena Branson
Deputy City Clerk of the City of Walnut Creek
Approved:
_______________________________________
Loella Haskew
2023-24 Mayor of the City of Walnut Creek