CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Cindy Darling
Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Wilk
Councilmember Craig DeVinney
Councilmember Matt Francois
Councilmember Cindy Silva
DATE:
March 4, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Chuluunbat v. City of Walnut Creek, et al. Case No. C20-00716 b.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 390 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek
Agency negotiators: Rich Payne, Public Works Director
Negotiating parties: City of Walnut Creek and Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek Under negotiation: Price and Terms for License Agreement for Equestrian Center
3. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION at 5:17 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.
c.
PROCLAMATION: American Red Cross Month
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a.
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of February 11, 2025 (special); February 18, 2025 (regular); and February 20, 2025 (special).
Minutes February 11, 2025
Minutes February 18, 2025
Minutes February 20, 2025
Amended Minutes for 2/20/25
b.
ACCEPTANCE OF WARRANT REGISTERS dated February 14, 2025 (2) and February 21, 2025; and DIRECT PAYROLL TRANSFERS dated February 21, 2025 (2).
Warrant Registers
c.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION accepting a grant award in the amount of $16,481 from the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program for the Walnut Creek Police Department and appropriate said funds within the Grant Fund (Fund 166) to conduct enforcement operations of tobacco retailers in the City.
Agenda Report
Addendum Draft Resolution
d.
ACCEPTANCE OF the Fiscal Year 2025 2nd Quarter Budget Update report, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Agenda Report
Attachment FY25 General Fund Summary
e.
AWARD OF CONTRACT 24-10, the Arbolado and Rudgear Parks Athletic Court Resurfacing project, to Vintage Contractors, Inc., for a contract price of $532,117 and a contingency not to exceed $79,818, for an authorized total of $611,935.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Project Locations
Attachment 2 Bid Evaluation
f.
APPROVAL OF Final Language for the 2025 and 2026 calendar year Major City Goal regarding the General Plan Update.
Agenda Report
Attachment Final Report 2025 and 2026 Major City Goals
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcement - City Attorney Steve Mattas reported the following: 1) In regards to the Closed Session with Real Property Negotiators - The Council provided direction to the negotiators; no reportable action; and 2) In regards to the Closed Session for Existing Litigation in the case of Chuluunbat v. City of Walnut Creek, the City Council in conjunction with the Municipal Pooling Authority, authorized the filing of a Petition of Review by a 5-0 vote of the City Council. b.
City Manager reports - City Manager Dan Buckshi discussed wildfire preparedness. c.
City Councilmember reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember assignments and various activities and upcoming event
5. CONSIDERATION
a.
2024 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Agenda Report
Attachment 2024 Housing Element Progress Report
Correspondence Received
6. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL at 7:26 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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