City Council Special Meeting 5pm/ Regular Meeting at 6 pm Tuesday, February 18, 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 held on March 4, 2025.
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.
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 item.
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)
3. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION at 5:40 p.m. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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.
Mayor Darling took a moment to explain how the City intends to respond to the federal direction relative to equity and diversity. She stated the City is standing behind its mission statement which is to create a positive environment where all people can live, work and play; a vibrant local economy to enhance and sustain long- term fiscal stability for all; and a progressive workplace where dedicated employees can make a difference. She stated the City will continue its long tradition of recognizing and honoring diversity. c.
PROCLAMATION: Black History Month & African American Mental Health Awareness Week d.
PRESENTATION: Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, 10th District This item was initially passed over as Congressman DeSaulnier reported he would be arriving late to the meeting.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Silva, second by Mayor Pro Tem Wilk,
carried unanimously
, to APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR as follows:
YEAS:
DeVinney, Francois, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Wilk, Mayor Darling. a.
APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of February 4, 2025.
Minutes
b.
ACCEPTED WARRANT REGISTERS dated January 31, 2025 (2) and February 7, 2025 (2); and DIRECT PAYROLL TRANSFERS dated February 7, 2025(2).
Warrant Registers
c.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 25-03 authorizing staff to apply for the "Transportation Development Act (TDA), Article 3, Pedestrian/Bicycle Projects" grant funds to construct the 2025 Trail Crossing Improvements Project with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for FY 2025-2026.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Resolution
Attachment 2 2025 Trail Crossing Improvements Project
d.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 25-04 accepting a Grant Deed of Fee Title from the owners of 4016 Walnut Blvd. for a portion of the property for the proposed sidewalk in the Safe Routes to School Project.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Resolution with Exhibit A Grant Deed
e.
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER to approve Single Source Procurement of asphalt and concrete with County Asphalt, LLC, and Antioch Building Materials Company for a not-to-exceed annual amount of $200,000 per vendor for Fiscal Years 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 County Asphalt Quote
Attachment 2 ABM Quote
f.
AWARDED CONTRACT 24-13, the Lesher Cooling Tower Replacement project, to Retrofit Technology LLC, for a contract price of $209,979 and a contingency not to exceed $30,000, for an authorized total of $239,979.
Agenda Report
Attachment Bid Evaluation
g.
APPROVED revised Calendar Year 2025 City Council meeting schedule.
Agenda Report
Attachment Revised Schedule
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public comments were received from: Gregory Maisler; Steve Elster, Friends of Walnut Creek; and Gail Hayden. Written public comments were also received, posted online and provided at the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem requested an agenda item be brought forward to the City Council providing an update on the Builder’s Remedy to better inform the community. The City Council was in concurrence. An agenda item will be brought forward in the April/May timeframe.
Correspondence
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier arrived to the meeting. The Council returned to the presentation initially schedule under the Opening.
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcements - none.
b.
City Manager reports - none.
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.
PROPOSED 2025 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
Deputy City Manager Carla Hansen introduced the item. She reported that each year, the City Council considers and adopts a State Legislative Agenda for the upcoming year to provide guidance to the City’s legislative advocacy firm, Townsend Public Affairs, which serves as the voice for the City of Walnut Creek on all State legislation. The Legislative Committee reviewed the 2025 State Legislative Agenda, submitted edits to staff, and has referred it to the City Council for discussion and approval.
Casey Elliott, Vice President of Townsend Public Affairs, provided the legislative update.
Public comments were received from Tonya Love, BART.
Motion by DeVinney, second by Mayor Pro Tem Wilk,
carried unanimously
, to BRING FORWARD a revised 2025 Legislative Agenda to the Legislative Committee for final approval to include the changes discussed at the meeting (remove reference to "State" Legislative Agenda to the City's Legislative Agenda to allow it to be also applicable to federal issues; add a reference to the National League of Cities in addition to the California League of Cities; and include language regarding financing related to municipal bonds and other potential types of financing mechanisms, supporting evaluation of appropriate regulatory exemptions for disaster preparedness, and regional mass transit concerns).
YEAS:
DeVinney, Francois, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Wilk, Mayor Darling.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Proposed 2025 State Legislative Agenda Redline Edits Attachment 2 Proposed 2025 State Legislative Agenda Clean
6. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL at 7:40 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