City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
CITY HALL
1666 N. MAIN STREET, WALNUT CREEK
CouncilMembers:
DEVINNEY
FRANCOIS
sILVA
mAYOR pRO tEM Wilk
mayor Darling
Minutes were approved by the Walnut Creek City Council at their regular meeting held on October 7, 2025.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Council Chamber, 1st Floor and via Teleconference
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 - Mayor Darling was absent due to a planned vacation; Mayor Pro Tem Wilk attended the meeting remotely; all other Councilmembers were in attendance. c.
PROCLAMATION: Hispanic Heritage Month
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public comment was received from Jan Warren for Consent Calendar Item 2d. An Errata Sheet for Item 2d was received, provided to the City Council and posted online as part of the meeting record.
Motion by Silva, second by DeVinney,
carried unanimously
, to APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR as follows:
YEAS:
DeVinney, Francois, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Wilk.
a.
APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES dated September 2, 2025.
9.2.25 Minues
b.
ACCEPTED WARRANT REGISTERS dated August 22, 2025 (2), August 29, 2025 (2), and September 5, 2025 (2); and DIRECT PAYROLL TRANSFERS dated August 22, 2025 (2) and September 5, 2025 (2).
Warrant Registers
c.
ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2251 rezoning the property at 1200 Rossmoor Parkway from Planned Development District (PD) 1140 to P-D [TBD] for the 1200 Rossmoor Parkway General Plan Amendment and Rezoning Project (APN: 186-030-056). (Introduced September 2, 2025) Ordinance
d.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 25-49 approving the City's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY 2025; and AUTHORIZED the submission of the City's 2024-2025 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, including the Errata Sheet provided. 2d Agenda Report
2d Attachment 1 Draft 2024-2025 CAPER
2d Attachment 2 Draft Resolution
2d Errata Sheet
e.
APPROVED calendar year 2026 City Council meeting schedule. 2e Agenda Report
2e Attachment Draft Schedule
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public comments were received from Diane Young; Jim King, Walnut Creek Aquatic Foundation; and Kayla T. and Sofia K. with the Office of Assemblymember Avila Farias. Written public comments were received, provided to the City Council and posted online as part of the meeting record.
Public Comment
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcement - none.
b.
City Manager reports - City Manager Dan Buckshi provided an update on the state legislative session that concluded on September 13. c.
City Councilmember reports 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.
The meeting was recessed from 6:43 p.m. to 6:49 p.m.
5. CONSIDERATION
a.
INFORMATION UPDATE ON BOND FINANCING FOR THE NEW AQUATIC FACILITY AND COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT AT HEATHER FARM PARK Administrative Services Director Kirsten LaCasse introduced the item. She reported that as the City prepares for the anticipated award of a contract for the construction of the Heather Farm Park Aquatic Facility and Community Center project (Project), it is expected that the City will be issuing bonds to fund the Project. NHA Advisors, LLC (NHA), the City’s Municipal Advisor, along with staff, prepared a presentation to assist the City Council in understanding the obligations of approving a long-term financial commitment, the required disclosure information, and the ongoing reporting requirements. This was an informational item intended to provide background related to the potential issuance of bonds.
Managing Principal Craig Hall, NHA Advisors, provided a project background and history on Measure O, and a summary on municipal finance.
Attorney Chris Lynch, Jones Hall, discussed bond financing structures (Lease Revenue Bonds/Certificates of Participation, General Obligation Bonds, Utility Revenue Bonds and Special Tax / Assessment Bonds.
Managing Principal Craig Hall, NHA Advisors, provided a credit overview.
Attorney Chris Lynch, Jones Hall, provided a high level disclosure training per the federal security laws.
Administrative Services Director LaCasse provided a preliminary analysis and recommendations.
No public comments were received.
This agenda item was informational only; no formal action was taken by the City Council. 5a Agenda Report
5a Attachment 1 Municipal Bond Financing Overview
5a Attachment 2 Lease Revenue Bond Financing Key Laws and Rules The meeting was recessed from 7:51 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
b.
UPDATE ON 2025 AND 2026 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Assistant to the City Manager Joe Carozza introduced the item. He reported that this report provides the first update to the City Council on progress made toward the five strategic priorities established for calendar years 2025 and 2026. Staff continue to implement the scopes of work adopted by Council in early 2025, and this report highlights notable accomplishments and significant progress. The report also highlights notable accomplishments for the City’s ongoing effort of advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Economic Development Manager Mike Nimon and Erika Vandenbrande discussed the priority of Economic Development and Downtown Vitality.
Sustainability Manager Candace Rankin Mumby discussed the priority of Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action.
Community Development Director Vandenbrande discussed the General Plan Update priority.
Public Works Director Rich Payne discussed the priority of Park and Recreation Facilities.
Captain Ryan Hibbs discussed the Public Safety and Social Wellness priority.
Oral public comments were received from Jan Warren. Written comments were received, provided to the City Council and posted online as part of the meeting record.
No formal action was taken by the City Council.
5b Agenda Report
5b Attachment City Council Priorities Progress Report
5b Correspondence
6. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 9:07 p.m. in memoriam of Pattee Court, a cherished member of the City team for 24 years. ________________________________________
Suzie Martinez, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Walnut Creek
Approved:
_______________________________________
Cindy Darling
2024-25 Mayor of the City of Walnut Creek