AGENDA CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Kevin Wilk
Mayor Pro Tem Matt Francois
Councilmember Cindy Darling
Councilmember Craig DeVinney
Councilmember Cindy Silva
DATE:
April 21, 2026
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 (not on video)
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.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
(Pursuant to Government Code section 54957)
b.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Attorney
(Pursuant to Government Code section 54957)
3. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION at 5:50 p.m. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 PM (video recording begins here) 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.
OATH OF OFFICE: Iron Horse Corridor Management Committee - Robert Kearsley d.
PROCLAMATION: Fair Housing Month
e.
PROCLAMATION & PRESENTATION: National Library Week
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a.
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of April 7, 2026.
4.7.26 Minutes
b.
ACCEPTANCE OF WARRANT REGISTERS dated March 27, 2026, April 3, 2026 (2), and April 10, 2026, and DIRECT PAYROLL TRANSFERS dated April 3, 2026(2).
Warrant Registers
c.
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP., to provide professional auditing services fiscal years ended June 30, 2026 to 2030, with an option for two additional one-year extensions through the fiscal year ending June 30, 2032, and in the contract amount limits identified in the agenda report. 2c Agenda Report
Attachment Sample Agreement
d.
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER to enter into two (2) Master Consultant Services Agreements for on-call storm drain investigation and cleaning services with Pipe and Plant Solutions, Inc., and AIMS Companies for a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 each, for a period of no more than five (5) years starting from the contract execution date. 2d Agenda Report
Attachment MSA
f.
APPROVAL OF revised calendar year 2026 City Council meeting schedule, canceling the special meeting scheduled for April 28, 2026. 2f Agenda Report
Attachment Revised City Council Schedule
g.
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER to execute an Agreement with Computacenter to purchase Cisco Network equipment in the amount of $678,222. 2g Agenda Report
Attachment Quote
e.
REJECTION OF ALL BIDS received for Contract 26-02, the Lesher Fire Alarm Replacement project. 2e Agenda Report
Attachment Bid Evaluation
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Handout at Dais- General Public Comment
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcement - Mayor Wilk reported the City Council has completed the performance evaluations for City Attorney Mattas and City Manager Buckshi. b.
City Manager reports - none.
c.
City Councilmember reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember assignments and various activities and upcoming events.
5. CONSIDERATION
a.
DIRECTION TO INITIATE THE ELECTIONS CODE 9212 REPORT ON THE WALNUT CREEK SENIOR HOUSING TRANSIT VILLAGE INITIATIVE RELATED TO A 2.4-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH CALIFORNIA BOULEVARD AND YGNACIO VALLEY ROAD AND ENTER INTO A COST PAYMENT/REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FRIENDS OF WALNUT CREEK SENIOR HOUSING 5a Agenda Report
Attachment 1 NOI
Attachment 2 Draft Reimbursement Agreement
6. PUBLIC HEARING
a.
WAIVER OF READING AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7 OF THE WALNUT CREEK MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING CHAPTER 7-4 "ENTERTAINMENT ZONES," TO ESTABLISH AN ENTERTAINMENT ZONE IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY Attachment 2 Draft Management Plan
6a Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Ordinance
7. CLOSED SESSION
After an opportunity for public comment, the City Council will reconvene in closed session in the 2nd Floor Conference Room pursuant to at 8:47 p.m.:
a.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representative: Steve Mattas
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
b.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Dan Buckshi
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
8. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL at 8:55 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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