City Council Special Meeting 4pm/Concurrent Regular Meetings: City Council and Public Facilities Financing Authority Tuesday, January 21, 2025
CITY HALL
1666 N. MAIN STREET, WALNUT CREEK
CouncilMembers:
DEVINNEY
FRANCOIS
sILVA
mAYOR pRO tEM Wilk
mayor Darling
Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council at the regular meeting on February 4, 2025.
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.
All Councilmembers were in attendance. Mayor Darling 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 items identified below.
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
Mayor Darling provided remarks. The City Council returned to the proclamation later in the meeting to allow for comments by Katrina Natale, Human Trafficking Task Force Director who received the proclamation on behalf of the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Darling reported that an amendment was received for Consent Calendar Item 2f (a revised agenda report and license agreement). Councilmember DeVinney pulled Consent Calendar Item 2e. Mayor Pro Tem Wilk pulled Consent Calendar Item 2f. Councilmember Silva pulled Consent Calendar Item 2h. Public comments were received for Consent Calendar Item 2f.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wilk, second by Francois,
carried unanimously
, to APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 2a-d, 2g and 2i as follows:
YEAS:
DeVinney, Francois, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Wilk, Mayor Darling. a.
APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of December 17, 2024 (for action on the Public Facilities Financing Authority (PFFA) minutes, see PFFA minutes of January 16, 2024).
City Council Minutes 12.17.24
PFFA Minutes 01.16.24
b.
ACCEPTED 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.
ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2248 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.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 25-01 approving the 2025 City of Walnut Creek Investment Policy.
Agenda Report
Attachment- Resolution with Exhibit A- Investment Policy g.
ACCEPTED WORK for Contract 24-02, the Locust Street Rehabilitation project as complete; TRANSFERED remaining appropriation of approximately $106,937 to the CP009958 Roadway Maintenance project within the Capital Fund (210); and AUTHORIZED THE CITY CLERK to file a Notice of Completion for the Project with the County Recorder.
Agenda Report
i.
APPROVED MAYORAL ROTATION SEQUENCE in the following order: Cindy Darling, Kevin Wilk, Matt Francois, Cindy Silva and Craig DeVinney.
Agenda Report
Human Trafficking Task Force Director Katrina Natale provided comments on the Human Trafficking Prevention Month proclamation. The City Council then returned to address the Consent Calendar items pulled from the agenda. 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilk pulled Consent Calendar Item 2f to provide comments and to ask a representative of the Model Railroad Society to provide comments. A revised agenda report and license agreement were provided for City Council consideration and posted on-line as part of the meeting record.
Woody Hodge discussed the history and function of the Model Railroad Society.
Public comments were received from George G.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wilk, second by Silva,
carried unanimously
, to AUTHORIZE 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, with the changes presented in the addendum.
YEAS:
DeVinney, Francois, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Wilk, Mayor Darling.
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.
Councilmember DeVinney pulled Consent Calendar Item 2e to provide comments.
Motion by DeVinney, second by Mayor Pro Tem Wilk,
carried unanimously
, to AUTHORIZE 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.
YEAS:
DeVinney, Francois, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Wilk, Mayor Darling.
Agenda Report
Attachment- Proposed Lease Agreement
h.
ACCEPTANCE OF the 2024 Commission Attendance Reports.
Councilmember Silva pulled Consent Calendar Item 2h to provide comments and provide additional direction to staff.
Motion by Silva, second by Francois,
carried unanimously
, to ACCEPT the 2024 Commission Attendance Reports and DIRECT STAFF to follow-up with representative Jasun Molinelli regarding his attendance on the Contra Costa County Library Commission.
YEAS:
DeVinney, Francois, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Wilk, Mayor Darling.
Agenda Report
Attachment- Attendance Reports
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public comments were received from Kathy Hemmenway, Walnut Creek Downtown.
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 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.
CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE 10-YEAR FINANCIAL FORECAST Administrative Services Director Kirsten LaCasse provided the staff presentation. She reported that the City of Walnut Creek has used multi-year financial forecasts as a long-term planning tool and depiction of anticipated financial trends. Staff updated the City’s 10-Year Financial Forecast model with the most recent information available.
No public comments were received.
Motion by Silva, second by DeVinney,
carried unanimously
, to ACCEPT the General Fund 10-Year Financial Forecast, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
YEAS:
DeVinney, Francois, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Wilk, Mayor Darling.
Agenda Report
Attachment - GF 10 Year Forecast
The meeting was recessed from 7:39 p.m. to 7:48 p.m.
b.
CONSIDERATION OF THE DRAFT 2025-2030 CONSOLIDATED PLAN COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Assistant Housing Planner Allison Rustick provided the staff presentation. She reported that in preparation for the next five-year Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) cycle, the City has participated in a Community Needs Assessment in coordination with the Contra Costa Consortium. The Community Needs Assessment explicitly seeks feedback directly from community members on local housing, service, facility, and infrastructure needs that may be addressed by grant programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), such as the Community Development Block Grant. Results of the Community Needs Assessment outreach activities were provided for Council to consider in anticipation of the Draft 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan.
No public comments were received.
The City Council provided brief comments on the results of the draft 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Assessment; no formal action taken.
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. ________________________________________
Suzie Martinez, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Walnut Creek
Approved:
_______________________________________
Cindy Darling
2024-25 Mayor of the City of Walnut Creek