City Council Special Meeting (Closed Session) 4pm/ Regular Meeting at 6 pm Tuesday, June 2, 2026
CITY HALL
1666 N. MAIN STREET, WALNUT CREEK
CouncilMembers:
Darling
DeVinney
Silva
mAYOR pRO tEM Francois
mayor Wilk
Meeting minutes approved by the City Council at the regular meeting held on June 16, 2026.
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AT 4:00 PM
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.
All Councilmembers were in attendance. Mayor Kevin Wilk reported that under California law, public comments at special meetings are limited to subjects on the agenda only; therefore, public comments would be received at this time for the item identified below. No public comments were received.
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.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
Significant Exposure to Litigation - One case
3. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION at 5:49 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
Mayor Wilk reported that Consideration Item 6a, Assessment Report and Intent to Levy Assessments for the Walnut Creek Tourism Business Improvement District, is pulled from the agenda and will return to the City Council at a later date. c.
PROCLAMATION: Gun Violence Awareness Day
d.
OATH OF OFFICE: Peat Sutherland, Measure O Citizens’ Oversight Committee e.
PRESENTATION: CALED Award of Merit
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
No public comments were received for items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Francois, second by Silva,
carried unanimously
, to APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR as follows:
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney , Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk. a.
APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of May 19, 2026.
5.19.26 Minutes
b.
ACCEPTED WARRANT REGISTERS dated May 14, 2026, May 15, 2026 (2), and May 22, 2026 (3), and DIRECT PAYROLL TRANSFERS dated May 15, 2026 (2).
Warrant Registers
c.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 26-33 requesting and consenting to consolidation of elections and setting the specifications of the election order for November 3, 2026. 2c Agenda Report
Attachment Proposed Resolution
d.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 26-34 directing staff to review the City's Conflict of Interest Code for 2026. 2d Agenda Report
Attachment Proposed Resolution
e.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 26-35 amending the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget; and ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 26-36 establishing the annual appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2027. 2e Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Proposed Resolution Amending FY27 Budget with Exhibit A Attachment 2 Proposed Resolution for Appropriation Limit for FY27 with Exhibit A Attachment 3 Proposed FY27 General Fund Amended Budget
Attachment 4 Proposed FY27 Measure O Amended Budget
Attachment 5 FY27 Proposed Budget Adjustments by Fund and Department Attachment 6 Authorized Positions FY27
f.
AUTHORIZED THE CITY CLERK to execute the California Office of Emergency Services Form 130 with a universal resolution designating the City's Authorized Agents, by title, for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance for any existing or future grant program for disaster relief. 2f Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Form 130
Attachment 2 Compliance Documents
g.
ACCEPTED the March 2026 Investment and Internal Revenue Service Section 115 Pension Trust Report 2g Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Investment Report Detail
Attachment 2 Supplementary Info by Investment Type
Attachment 3 Walnut Creek Section 115 Pension Trust Statement Attachment 4 Walnut Creek Section 115 Pension Trust Economic Overview
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public comments were received from Florence Wedington, Central San (provided handout); Ross Hillesheim; Sakura Kuroda and Allena Lange, IES Abroad and Northgate High School; and Donald Shivel (provided handouts). Written comments were received, posted online as part of the meeting record, and provided at the meeting.
General Public Comments After Packet Publication
Handout at Dais- General 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 reported that students from Buena Vista Elementary had completed their fundraising goal for travel expenses for the Odyssey of the Mind event in Idaho; and had received 2nd place out of 51 teams competing in the National event. 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 6:52 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
a.
PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3 ON THE CITY OF WALNUT CREEK’S JOB VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT, AND RETENTION EFFORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 Human Resources Director Trish Raver provided the staff presentation. She reported that the City Council is conducting a public hearing to consider the status of the City of Walnut Creek’s job vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts for fiscal year 2026 in accordance with Government Code 3502.3. If necessary, the City will identify any necessary changes to the City’s policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may lead to obstacles in the hiring process. The recognized employee organization for a bargaining unit will be entitled to make a presentation in accordance with the law.
No public comments were received.
Motion by Darling, second by Silva,
carried unanimously
, to RECEIVE AND FILE the presentation on the City of Walnut Creek’s job vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts for Fiscal Year 2026, pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3.
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney , Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk. 5a Agenda Report
6. CONSIDERATION
Mayor Wilk again reported that Consideration Item 6a, Assessment Report and Intent to Levy Assessments for the Walnut Creek Tourism Business Improvement District, is pulled from the agenda and will return to the City Council at a later date. a.
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT REPORT AND INTENTION TO LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE WALNUT CREEK TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 16, 2026 6a Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Resolution Approving TBID Annual Report with Exhibit A Attachment 2 Draft Resolution Intention to Levy Assessment for TBID b.
RECEIVE THE COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE STUDY RESULTS AND PROVIDE POLICY DIRECTION ON A CITYWIDE COST RECOVERY FRAMEWORK Administrative Services Director Kirsten LaCasse provided the staff presentation. She reported that the City engaged Matrix Consulting Group to complete a Comprehensive User Fee Study evaluating the full cost of providing fee-based services across multiple departments and program areas. The study provides updated cost recovery information intended to support City Council discussion regarding user fees, service levels, and cost recovery policies. City Council is requested to provide feedback, input, and policy direction to staff regarding the development of a citywide cost recovery policy and fee recommendations.
Khushboo Ingle, Matrix Consulting Vice President, provided the Comprehensive User Fee Study results.
Administrative Services Director LaCasse discussed key policy considerations.
No in-person public comments were received. Written public comments were received, posting online as part of the meeting record, and provided at the meeting. An addendum was provided which provided revisions to the chart titled "Fee-based revenue vs. cost of services by Department and Division," part of Attachment 2, and also posted online as part of the meeting record, and provided at the meeting.
The City Council provided feedback, input and policy direction to staff regarding the development of a citywide cost recovery policy and fee recommendations, including:
- Proposed Cost Recovery Framework
- Establishment of Non-Resident Fee Rates
- Defined Annual Fee Adjustment Parameters
- Implementation of annual CIP-based fee updates
- Continue market-based pricing where appropriate
- Evaluate Housing Fees Separately from Other Permit Fees The Council was in general support of the recommendations. Staff will return with a draft User Fee Cost Recovery Policy incorporating the feedback and input provided.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Francois, second by DeVinney ,
carried unanimously
, to adjourn to RECEIVE the Comprehensive User Fee Study.
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney , Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk. 6b Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Walnut Creek Fee Study Report
Attachment 2 FY26 Fee-based Revenue vs. Cost of Services Correspondence After Packet Publication
Addendum
7. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL at 8:30 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