CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Cindy Darling
Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Wilk
Councilmember Craig DeVinney
Councilmember Matt Francois
Councilmember Cindy Silva
DATE:
January 21, 2025
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 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. 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: Police Officers Association (POA) and Police Management Association (PMA) b.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Wobleski et. Al. v. City of Walnut Creek, Case No. C24-02339
3. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION at 5:20 p.m. No reportable action. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING 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: Human Trafficking Prevention Month
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a.
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of December 17, 2024; and PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY MINUTES of January 16, 2024.
City Council Minutes 12.17.24
PFFA Minutes 01.16.24
b.
ACCEPTANCE OF WARRANT REGISTERS dated December 13, 2024 (2), December 20, 2024, and January 10, 2025 (2); and DIRECT PAYROLL TRANSFERS dated December 13, 2024 (2), December 27, 2024 (2), and January 10, 2025 (2).
Warrant Registers
c.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE amending Title 10 (Planning and Zoning), Chapter 2 (Zoning Ordinance) and Title 8 (Finance, Revenue, and Taxation), Chapter 6 (Business Licensing) of the Walnut Creek Municipal Code regarding Family Day Care Homes to conform with state law (introduced on 12/17/24).
Family Daycare Ordinance
d.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION approving the 2025 City of Walnut Creek Investment Policy.
Agenda Report
Attachment- Resolution with Exhibit A- Investment Policy g.
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract 24-02, the Locust Street Rehabilitation project as complete; TRANSFER OF remaining appropriation of approximately $106,937 to the CP009958 Roadway Maintenance project within the Capital Fund (210); and AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY CLERK to file a Notice of Completion for the Project with the County Recorder.
Agenda Report
i.
APPROVAL OF MAYORAL ROTATION SEQUENCE in the following order: Cindy Darling, Kevin Wilk, Matt Francois, Cindy Silva and Craig DeVinney.
Agenda Report
f.
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER to execute a ten-year license agreement with the Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society, for use of the premises at 2751 Buena Vista Avenue, Walnut Creek.
Agenda Report
Attachment- License Agreement
Addendum
e.
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER to execute a five-year lease agreement with Michael Vecchia, dba Wine Hardware of Walnut Creek, for use of the premises at 1617 Locust Street, Walnut Creek.
Agenda Report
Attachment- Proposed Lease Agreement
h.
ACCEPTANCE OF the 2024 Commission Attendance Reports.
Agenda Report
Attachment- Attendance Reports
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcement - none.
b.
City Manager reports - City Manager Buckshi acknowledged the wildfires of southern California offering condolences and support. He shared the preparations the City takes for handling fires and other emergencies. Additionally, he shared that the Governor has released the state budget. c.
City Councilmember reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember assignments and various activities and upcoming event
5. CONSIDERATION
a.
CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE 10-YEAR FINANCIAL FORECAST Agenda Report
Attachment - GF 10 Year Forecast
b.
CONSIDERATION OF THE DRAFT 2025-2030 CONSOLIDATED PLAN COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Agenda Report
Attachment 1- Current Grant Program Funding
Attachment 2- WC Housing Focused Questionnaire Results
Attachment 3- WC Non-Housing Questionnaire Results
Attachment 4- WC Focus Group Summaries
Attachment 5- Top Questionnaire Results Comparison
Attachment 6- Adopted 2020-25 ConPlan Priorities and Goals Attachment 7- Consortium Draft 2025-30 ConPlan Goals
6. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CONCURRENT REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY at 8:07 p.m.
The agenda and minutes with links to staff reports are available on the City’s website:
https://www.walnutcreekca.gov/
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