AGENDA CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Kevin Wilk
Mayor Pro Tem Matt Francois
Councilmember Cindy Darling
Councilmember Craig DeVinney
Councilmember Cindy Silva
DATE:
December 16, 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 4:00 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.
2. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
3. INTERVIEW COMMISSION CANDIDATES AND ACTION ON APPOINTMENTS
4. CLOSED SESSION
a.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Significant exposure to litigation: 1 potential case
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
5. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING at 5:13 p.m. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 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: John Muir Health & Kaiser Permanente
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a.
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES dated November 18, 2025 and December 2, 2025.
11.18.25 Minutes
12.2.25 Minutes
b.
ACCEPTANCE OF WARRANT REGISTERS dated November 7, 2025 (2), November 14, 2025, November 21, 2025(2), November 26, 2025 (3), December 5, 2025 (2); and DIRECT PAYROLL TRANSFERS dated November 14, 2025(2) and November 26, 2025(2).
Warrant Registers 1
Warrant Registers 2
c.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION approving the Salary and Wage Plan dated and effective as of December 21, 2025 to reflect a change in California minimum wage. 2c Agenda Report
Attachment Resolution with Exhibit A
d.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION accepting the report of Development Impact Fees and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025 and making certain findings regarding unexpended funds. 2d Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Resolution
Attachment 2 Summary of Developer Fee Fund Balances
Attachment 3 Active Developer Fee Funded Projects
Attachment 4 2026-2035 Ten Year Capital Improvement Plan f.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION extending the Downtown Permitted Outdoor Dining Structures (PODS) Incentive Program to March 31, 2026. 2f Agenda Report
Attachment Draft Resolution
g.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION approving the Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Subdivision 9441 for the one-lot subdivision for residential condominiums purposes at 1524 Oakland Boulevard. 2g Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Resolution with Exhibit A
Attachment 2 Vicinity Map
Attachment 3 Final Map
i.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 25-27 adopting an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 to correct a minor typographic error. 2i Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Resolution 25-27
Attachment 2 Draft Resolution Redline
Attachment 3 Draft Resolution
j.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION approving an amendment to the salaries and benefits and other terms and conditions of employment for unrepresented Department Directors. 2j Agenda Report
Attachment Draft Resolution with Exhibit A
k.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION amending the Master Fee Schedule to revise the fee range for synthetic turf field rentals from $60-$95 per hour for non-profit organizations and public/private schools to $20-$95 per hour, and from $100-$170 per hour for private/commercial groups to $40-$170 per hour for FY26 2k Agenda Report
Attachment Draft Resolution with Exhibit A
l.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION authorizing allocation of Year-End Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund and Measure O unassigned fund balances. 2l Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Resolution
Attachment 2 Policy 302
Attachment 3 Resolution 12-36
m.
ACCEPTANCE OF the Fiscal Year 2025 4th Quarter Budget Update report, as recommended by the Finance Committee. 2m Agenda Report
Attachment 1 FY 25 General Fund Summary
Attachment 2 Measure O FY25 Year End Audit
e.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION approving the City of Walnut Creek Curbside Management Plan. 2e Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Resolution
Attachment 2 Curbside Management Plan
h.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION extending the 2019 Engineering and Traffic Survey and retaining existing speed limits on various streets within the City for an additional two years. 2h Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Resolution
Attachment 2 Engineering and Traffic Survey Report
n.
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER to enter into a Master Consultant Services Agreement for engineering design services for the Homestead Avenue and Walker Avenue Stormwater Detention Vault Project in the amount of $1.1 million and; AUTHORIZATION OF TRANSFER of the remaining budget from CP009980 - Walker Homestead Drainage Project, approximately $496,972, to CP009727 - Walker Homestead Drainage Project within the Capital Fund. 2n Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Proposed Vicinity Map
Attachment 2 Wood Rodgers Scope and Budget
Attachment 3 Proposed Master Consultant Services Agreement Attachment 4 Task Order 1
o.
APPROVAL OF 2026 Councilmember Assignments and Appointments as submitted by Mayor Wilk.
Councilmember Assignments List
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments
Public Comment Handout
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcement - City Attorney Steve Mattas reported that there was no reportable action as a result of the closed session items. He noted that for the lawsuit related to the pickleball courts at Rudgear Park, the City has filed a demurrer and the City is waiting on a final ruling. b.
City Manager reports - City Manager Dan Buckshi introduced new Arts and Recreation Director Kris Farro; and recognized Chief of Police Jamie Knox on the occasion of his retirement. c.
City Councilmember reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember assignments and various activities and upcoming events.
5. CONSIDERATION
a.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) 5a Agenda Report
Attachment 1 FY 2025 ACFR
Attachment 2 FY 2025 Appropriations Limit Calculation (Gann Limit) Attachment 3 FY 2025 Change in Fund Balance (General Fund) Attachment 4 FY 2025 Auditors Required Communications
Attachment 5 FY 2025 Draft Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards b.
PRESENTATION OF NEW 2025-2026 STATE HOUSING LAWS
5b Agenda Report
6. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 9:03 p.m.
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