City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
CITY HALL
1666 N. MAIN STREET, WALNUT CREEK
CouncilMembers:
Darling
DeVinney
Silva
mAYOR pRO tEM Francois
mayor Wilk
Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council at the regular meeting held on June 2, 2026.
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.
PROCLAMATION: National Public Works Week
d.
PROCLAMATION: Affordable Housing Week
e.
PROCLAMATION: Jewish American Heritage Month
f.
PROCLAMATION: National Mental Health Month
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
No public comments were received for the Consent Calendar items. Errata’s were provided for Consent Calendar Items 2e and 2h. Mayor Wilk pulled Consent Calendar Item 2d to recognize the City’s continued support for LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Councilmember Silva pulled Consent Calendar Item 2e to ask questions of staff.
Motion by Darling, second by Mayor Wilk,
carried unanimously
, APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 2a-c and 2f-k as follows:
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk. a.
APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of May 5,2026.
5.5.26 Minutes
b.
ACCEPTED WARRANT REGISTERS dated April 30, 2026, May 1, 2026 (2), May 7, 2026, May 8, 2026 (3), and DIRECT PAYROLL TRANSFERS dated May 1, 2026 (2).
Warrant Registers
c.
ADOPTED PROCLAMATION proclaiming May 2026 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Month in the City of Walnut Creek. 2c Agenda Report
Attachment Proclamation
f.
AWARDED CONTRACT 26-03, the City Hall Building Management System project to Intech Mechanical Company Inc., dba ControlTech Solutions, for $298,509 with a contingency not to exceed $60,000, for an authorized total of $358,509. 2f Agenda Report
Attachment Bid Evaluation
g.
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER to expend up to $131,651 in Fiscal Year 2026 for participation in the CAL-ID / Remote Access Network (RAN) fingerprint identification program administered by the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office. 2g Agenda Report
Attachment Invoice
h.
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER to execute a five-year agreement with ACTIVE Network, LLC for recreation management software services in an amount not to exceed $582,674.
An errata was provided for Consent Calendar Item 2h - an updated Attachment 2, Bid Recap & Selection Report. 2h Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Agreement
Attachment 2 Bid Recap
Attachment 3 RFP
2h Revised Attachment 2
i.
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER to approve annual expenditures for forensic laboratory services with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office in an amount not to exceed $140,000 for Fiscal Year 2026, increasing the total 2-year inter-agency agreement amount to $225,000. 2i Agenda Report
Attachment 1 2025 Agenda Report
Attachment 2 Original Agreement
j.
ACCEPTED the Fiscal Year 2026 3rd Quarter Budget Update Report and ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 26-32 amending the Fiscal Year 2026 General Fund budget, as recommended by the Finance Committee. 2j Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Resolution
Attachment 2 FY26 General Fund Summary
Attachment 3 FY26 Measure O Update
k.
APPOINTED COLIN SUTHERLAND to complete the unexpired term of Geoffrey Fite on the Measure O Citizens' Oversight Committee for a first term effective immediately through March 5, 2030. 2k Agenda Report
Attachment Eligibility List
d.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION declaring the month of June 2026 LGBTQ+ Pride Month and directing staff to fly the Rainbow Flag throughout the month of June 2026 at City Hall.
Mayor Wilk pulled Consent Calendar Item 2d to recognize the City’s continued support for LGBTQ+ Pride Month. No public comments were received.
Motion by Mayor Wilk, second by Silva,
carried unanimously
, to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-29 declaring the month of June 2026 LGBTQ+ Pride Month and directing staff to fly the Rainbow Flag throughout the month of June 2026 at City Hall.
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk. 2d Agenda Report
Attachment Resolution
e.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION amending the City Council Handbook to incorporate legislative amendments (SB 707 and SB 827) and additional technical and housekeeping revisions.
An errata was provided for Consent Calendar Item 2e further revising Section 9.7(5) regarding two-way remote participation. Councilmember Silva pulled Consent Calendar Item 2e to ask questions of staff.
Motion by Silva to APPROVE the changes to the City Council Handbook, except for removing the change from paragraph 4, under 2.4 Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, pending further information. The motion died due to lack of a second.
Motion by Darling, second by Mayor Wilk,
carried unanimously
, to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-30 amending the City Council Handbook to incorporate legislative amendments (SB 707 and SB 827), additional technical and housekeeping revisions, and the changes reflected in the errata presented (further revising Section 9.7(5) regarding two-way remote participation); and DIRECTING staff to revisit the timing of the selection of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem and return with options for Council consideration.
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk.
City Attorney Mattas confirmed for the record that the motion includes the changes in the errata provided (revisions to Section 9.7(5) of the City Council Handbook related to two-way remote participation).
Councilmember DeVinney further discussed the implementation of the Fiscal and Financial Oversight training as required by Senate Bill 827. 2e Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Resolution with Exhibit A
Attachment 2 Clean Copy of Amendments
Addendum - Additional Changes to Handbook Section 9.7(5)
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
No public comments were received.
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcement - none.
b.
City Manager reports
City Manager Buckshi shared economic information from the East Bay Economic Association; discussed emergency preparedness; and noted that Deputy Fire Chief Aaron McAlister has been appointed as the new fire chief for the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. 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.
5. CONSIDERATION
a.
UPDATE ON THE 2025 AND 2026 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES AND APPROVAL TO SURVEY AND/OR CONDUCT OUTREACH WITH THE COMMUNITY TO INFORM FUTURE COUNCIL PRIORITIES Assistant to the City Manager Joe Carozza introduced the item. He reported that the report provides an update to the City Council on progress made toward the five strategic priorities established for calendar years 2025 and 2026: Economic Development and Downtown Vitality; Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action; General Plan Update; Park and Recreation Facilities; and Public Safety and Social Wellness. Staff continue to implement the scopes of work adopted by Council in early 2025, and the report highlights notable accomplishments and significant progress. He reported that the City Council is requested to approve staff to survey and/or conduct outreach with the community to inform future City Council priorities.
Each of the priorities were discussed further:
Economic Development Manager Mike Nimon discussed economic development and downtown vitality.
Sustainability Manager Candice Rankin-Mumby discussed environmental sustainability and climate action.
Community Development Director Erika Vandenbrande reported on the General Plan update.
Public Works Director Rich Payne discussed park and recreation facilities.
Chief of Police Ryan Hibbs discussed public safety and social wellness.
No public comments were received.
No formal action was taken. The City Council received the 2025 and 2026 City Council Priorities Update and approved surveying and/or conducting outreach with the community to inform future Council priorities. 5a Agenda Report
Attachment Priorities Progress Report
The meeting was recessed from 8:25 p.m. to 8:34 p.m.
b.
FISCAL YEAR 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Administrative Services Director Kirsten LaCasse provided the staff presentation. She reported that every two years the City Council adopts a budget that provides the spending plan to govern city operations. On June 17, 2025, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) & Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27) Operating Budget. Throughout the two-year budget cycle, staff actively monitor revenue and expenditures, review major budget trends, and propose changes when necessary. This report outlined proposed changes to the FY27 budget, which begins on July 1, 2026.
No public comments were received.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Francois, second by DeVinney,
carried unanimously
, to SUPPORT the proposed amendments to the FY27 Adopted Operating Budget presented (the item will return at the June 2, 2026 City Council meeting for formal adoption).
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk. 5b Agenda Report
Attachment 1 FY27 General Fund Proposed Amended Budget
Attachment 2 FY27 Proposed Budget Adjustment by Fund
c.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING A MEASURE TO THE VOTERS OF WALNUT CREEK FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TRANSITIONING THE CITY TREASURER POSITION FROM ELECTED TO APPOINTED, INCLUDING SPECIFYING PROCEDURES AND PROCESSES RELATED TO THE BALLOT ARGUMENTS Assistant to the City Manager Joe Carozza provided the staff presentation. He reported that the office of City Treasurer is currently an elected position as established by the Walnut Creek Municipal Code and authorized under California Government Code. The City Council is asked to consider a resolution submitting a measure to the voters of Walnut Creek for the November 3, 2026 general municipal election transitioning the City Treasurer position from an elected to an appointed office and specifying procedures and processes related to the ballot arguments. He reported that the election of a City Treasurer to a new four-year term is also scheduled to appear on the same ballot.
No public comments were received.
Motion by Mayor Wilk, second by Mayor Pro Tem Francois, carried unanimously
, to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-31 submitting a measure to the voters of Walnut Creek for the November 3, 2026 general municipal election to determine whether the position of City Treasurer should be changed from elected to appointive; requesting that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors consent to the consolidation of this election with the statewide general election to be held on the same date; directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis; and authorizing Mayor Kevin Wilk and Mayor Pro Tem Matt Francois to submit a written argument in favor of the proposed measure, as well as a rebuttal argument on behalf of the City Council, if so needed.
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk. 5c Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Proposed Resolution
Attachment 2 Duties of Treasurer
Attachment 3 Government Code Regulations
6. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL at 9:12 p.m. ________________________________________
Suzie Martinez, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Walnut Creek
Approved:
_______________________________________
Kevin Wilk
2025-26 Mayor of the City of Walnut Creek