AGENDA CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Kevin Wilk
Mayor Pro Tem Matt Francois
Councilmember Cindy Darling
Councilmember Craig DeVinney
Councilmember Cindy Silva
DATE:
November 18, 2025
TIME:
4:00 pm - City Council Special Meeting
6:00 pm - City Council Regular Meeting
PLACE:
City Hall at 1666 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek - locations listed below CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AT 3:30 PM - CLOSED SESSION 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
a.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Tse v. City of Walnut Creek, et al. Case No. C24-02129
b.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case)
3. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION at 5:19 p.m. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY COUNCIL (REGULAR) AND WALNUT CREEK JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY (SPECIAL) 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.
PRESENTATION: Contra Costa Community College District - State of the District
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a.
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES dated November 4, 2025.
Minutes
b.
ACCEPTANCE OF WARRANT REGISTERS October 31, 2025 (2); and DIRECT PAYROLL TRANSFERS dated October 31, 2025 (2).
Warrant Registers
c.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE amending various sections of Title 10, Chapter 2 (Zoning) of the Walnut Creek Municipal Code to implement Housing Element Program H-3.H regarding residential care facilities, to clarify accessory dwelling unit regulations consistent with state law, and to make minor code clean-up edits (introduced on 11/4/2025). 2c Zoning Ordinance Residential Care Facilities
d.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE adding Chapter 9 (Gasoline Powered Leaf Blowers) to Title 5 (Sanitation and Health) of the Walnut Creek Municipal Code (introduced on 11/4/2025). 2d Gas Powered Leaf Blower Ban Ordinance
Public Comments
2d Errata
Public Comment After Packet Publication
f.
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER to execute an agreement with Hou De Sousa, in an amount not to exceed $237,000, for a public art project approved by the Arts Commission. 2f Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Agreement
Attachment 2 Arts Commission Approved Artist Renderings g.
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER to execute Electric Vehicle (EV) Deployment Commitment and EV Fleet Program Terms and Condition Contract to join PG&E’s EV Fleet Electrification Program at the City Corporation Yard located at 600 North San Carlos Drive. 2g Agenda Report
Attachment PG&E EV Program Agreement and Letter
h.
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER to execute a one-year contract extension agreement with Axon in the amount of $342,928 for the continuation of services for use of tasers, drones, Body Worn Cameras and digital evidence storage. 2h Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Proposal
Attachment 2 Agreement
j.
AWARD OF CONTRACT 25-06, the North Locust Garage Concrete Repairs project to TPA Construction, for a contract price of $244,110, with a contingency not to exceed $45,000, for an authorized total of $289,110. 2j Agenda Report
Attachment Bid Evaluation
k.
APPROVAL OF the fourth amendment and extension of the Law Enforcement Services Agreement between Macerich HHF Broadway Plaza and the City. 2k Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Fourth Amendment
Attachment 2 Third Amendment
Attachment 3 Second Amendment
Attachment 4 First Amendment
Attachment 5 Original Agreement
m.
ACCEPTANCE OF the September 2025 Investment and Internal Revenue Service Section 115 Pension Trust Report. 2m Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Investment Detail Report
Attachment 2 Supplementary Info by Investment Type
Attachment 3 WC Section 115 Pension Trust Statement
Attachment 4 WC Section 115 Pension Trust Economic Overview e.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION amending the Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Permit Fee to align with other agencies within Contra Costa County. 2e Agenda Report
Attachment Proposed Resolution with Exhibit
i.
AWARD OF CONTRACT 25-03, the New Aquatic and Community Center at Heather Farm Park Phase 2 project to Lathrop Construction, for a contract price of $51,578,000, with a contingency not-to-exceed $5,150,000, for an authorized total of $56,728,000; and DIRECT STAFF to designate all money received for the New Aquatic and Community Center project from the Walnut Aquatic Foundation to the General Fund Facilities Reserve. 2i Agenda Report
Attachment Bid Evaluation
l.
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract 25-01, the Lesher and Hofmann Stage Replacement project as complete and AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY CLERK to file a Notice of Completion for the project with the County Recorder. 2l Agenda Report
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments Prior to Packet Publication
Public Comments After Packet Publication
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcement - none.
b.
City Manager reports - none.
c.
City Councilmember reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember assignments and various activities and upcoming events
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WALNUT CREEK AND THE WALNUT CREEK JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS TO FUND A PORTION OF THE AQUATIC AND COMMUNITY CENTER AT HEATHER FARM PARK PROJECT 5a Agenda Report
Attachment 1 City of Walnut Creek Resolution Authorizing the Bond Sale Attachment 2 City of Walnut Creek Resolution Authorizing Creation of the Heather Farm Aquatic and Community Center Bond Fund and Appropriation of Funds Attachment 3 Walnut Creek Joint Powers Financing Authority Resolution Authorizing the Bond Sale Attachment 4 Draft Site Lease
Attachment 5 Draft Lease Agreement
Attachment 6 Draft Assignment Agreement
Attachment 7 Draft Indenture of Trust
Attachment 8 Draft Notice of Sale
Attachment 9 Draft Preliminary Official Statement
5a Addendum
b.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE WALNUT CREEK MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE WITH AMENDMENTS 5b Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Proposed Ordinance
Exhibit A to Attachment 1 Adoption and Amendments to the Building Standards Code Exhibit B to Attachment 1- City Findings In Support of Local Amendments Exhibit C to Attachment 1- CCCFPD Ordinances No. 2025-14 and 2025-15 Exhibit D to Attachment 1- County Findings In Support of Local Amendments Public Comment
6. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CONCURRENT MEETINGS: CITY COUNCIL (REGULAR) and WALNUT CREEK JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY(SPECIAL) in memorial of former Mayor Gwen Regalia at 7:27 p.m.
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https://www.walnutcreekca.gov/
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