City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Tuesday, June 16, 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 July 21, 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: Juneteenth
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
No public comments were received for the Consent Calendar items. Councilmember DeVinney pulled Consent Calendar Item 2f to ask questions of staff. Mayor Wilk pulled pulled Consent Calendar Item 2g to ask questions of staff.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Francois, second by DeVinney,
carried unanimously
, to APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS a-e as follows:
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk. a.
APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of June 2, 2026.
6.2.26 Minutes
b.
ACCEPTED WARRANT REGISTERS dated May 29, 2026, June 1, 2026, June 5, 2026 (3), and DIRECT PAYROLL TRANSFERS dated May 29, 2026 (2).
Warrant Registers
c.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 26-37 approving the Salary and Wage Plan dated and effective as of June 21, 2026. 2c Agenda Report
Attachment Draft Resolution with Exhibit A
d.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 26-38 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant of Utility Easement (Deed 26-0001); and AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER to enter into an Easement Agreement with Contra Costa Water District for installation and maintenance of water utility materials and equipment for the New Aquatic and Community Center at Heather Farm Park, subject to any revisions which do not materially increase the City's obligations as approved by the City Attorney. 2d Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Resolution
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 Deed 26-0001 with Exhibits A and B
Attachment 3 Easement Agreement with Exhibits A and B
e.
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER to execute a Master Consultant Services Agreement Amendment with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., increasing the maximum compensation from $300,000 to $600,000 for civil engineering services. 2e Agenda Report
Attachment 1 MSA Amendment with Exhibit A
Attachment 2 Task Order 1 with Exhibit A
f.
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER to execute a one-year extension to the agreement with Lifetime Tennis, Inc. (DBA Lifetime Activities) for the operation and maintenance of a tennis and pickleball program at Heather Farm Tennis Center and other City tennis facilities, for a term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and to consent to the subsequent assignment of the agreement to Lifetime Activities Walnut Creek, LLC upon completion of Lifetime’s business transition.
Councilmember DeVinney pulled Consent Calendar Item 2f to ask questions of staff. No public comments were received.
Motion by DeVinney, second by Mayor Wilk,
carried unanimously
, to AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER to execute a one-year extension to the agreement with Lifetime Tennis, Inc. (DBA Lifetime Activities) for the operation and maintenance of a tennis and pickleball program at Heather Farm Tennis Center and other City tennis facilities, for a term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and to consent to the subsequent assignment of the agreement to Lifetime Activities Walnut Creek, LLC upon completion of Lifetime's business transition.
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk. 2f Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Agreement Extension
Attachment 2 Agreement Assignment
g.
APPROVE ACCEPTANCE of a $30,000 payment from Chick-fil-A for traffic calming measures in the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees Fund (Fund 168); APPROVE APPROPRIATION of a total of $60,000 in the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees (Fund 168); and TRANSFER $60,000 $60,000 to the Traffic Calming Improvements Project in the Capital Fund (Fund 210).
Mayor Wilk pulled Consent Calendar Item 2g to ask questions of staff. No public comments were received.
Motion by Mayor Wilk, second by Darling,
carried unanimously
, to APPROVE ACCEPTANCE of a $30,000 payment from Chick-fil-A for traffic calming measures in the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees Fund (Fund 168); APPROVE APPROPRIATION of a total of $60,000 in the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees (Fund 168); and TRANSFER $60,000 to the Traffic Calming Improvements Project in the Capital Fund (Fund 210).
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk. 2g Agenda Report
Attachment Letter of Commitment
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public comment was received from Alex Williams. Written comments were received, posted online as part of the meeting record, and provided at the meeting.
Correspondence After Packet Publication
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcement
City Attorney Steve Mattas reported that at the Closed Session on March 17, 2026 the City Council by a 5-0 vote concurred with the MPA, CARMA and the excess insurance companies to enter into a settlement agreement to resolve the Chuluunbat v. City of Walnut Creek litigation, the report out is brought later as it took time to put the final settlement terms together amongst parties but that has now been completed. b.
City Manager reports - none.
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.
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WALNUT CREEK AND PARTICIPATING AGENCIES FOR THE INTERSTATE 680 CORRIDOR RAMP METERING PROJECTS Traffic Engineer, Matt Redmond introduced representatives from California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) who are partnering to implement ramp metering on Interstate 680 (I-680). CCTA provided a handout to the Council to explain the projects. They explained the main goals of ramp metering project are to manage recurrent and non-recurrent congestion, improve operational efficiency for the I-680 corridor without adversely affecting the adjacent local arterials, and to improve traffic and incident detection to enhance corridor operations. To formalize the collaborative framework for ramp metering operations along the I-680 corridor, CCTA has led the development of the I-680 Corridor Ramp Metering Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU establishes the goals, policies, governance structure, performance metrics, and responsibilities of all signatory parties, including Caltrans, CCTA, Contra Costa County, and the cities and towns along the corridor.
No public comments were received.
Motion by Darling, second by Mayor Pro Tem Francois,
carried unanimously
, to AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Walnut Creek and participating agencies for the Interstate 680 corridor ramp metering projects.
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk. 5a Agenda Report
Attachment 1 I-680 Corridor Ramp Metering MOU
Attachment 2 Draft Signature Authorization
Handout
b.
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT REPORT AND THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE WALNUT CREEK TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 21. 2026 Economic Development Manager, Mike Nimon introduced Nicole Hankman, interim CEO from the Chamber, who provided the Annual Report to the City Council. An addendum consisting of revisions to Attachment 1 Draft Resolution Approving TBID Annual Report with Exhibit A was shared. The City of Walnut Creek established the Walnut Creek Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) to promote tourism within the City by funding activities through a levy of assessments upon the hotels that will benefit from those activities. In accordance with California Streets and Highways Code Section 36533, the TBID Advisory Board (Advisory Board) has prepared an Annual Assessment Report (Assessment Report) for fiscal year 2025-2026. To renew the levy of assessments, City Council must hold two meetings. At the first meeting, City Council is presented with the TBID’s Assessment Report which includes previous year’s activities and the proposed plan for the new fiscal year, requested to adopt a resolution of intention to levy assessments for the upcoming fiscal year, and to set a public hearing date. The second meeting is the public hearing to complete the two-step process.
No public comments were received.
Motion by Darling, second by Silva,
carried unanimously
, ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-39 Approving the annual assessment report for the Walnut Creek Tourism Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and; ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-40 Declaring the intention to levy an annual assessment for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the Walnut Creek Tourism Business Improvement District and setting a public hearing for July 21, 2026.
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk. 5b Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Resolution Approving TBID Annual Report with Exhibit A Attachment 2 Draft Resolution Intention to Levy Assessment for TBID with Exhibit A 5b Addendum
The meeting was recessed from 8:00 p.m. to 8:07 p.m.
c.
PRESENTATION OF THE DRAFT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND 2028 Mike Nimon, Economic Development Manager, provided the staff presentation. He explained with the expiration of the existing Economic Development Action Plan in December of 2025, staff has developed a draft Economic Development Action Plan for fiscal year 2027 and 2028 focused on strategies for the next two years to best position Walnut Creek for economic growth and opportunities. City Council’s feedback on the Draft Action Plan will help align these actions with Council’s vision for the community.
Public comment was received from Ed Del Beccaro.
The City Council provided feedback on the draft Economic Development Action Plan, no formal action was taken. 5c Agenda Report
Attachment Draft Economic Development Action Plan FY27-28
6. 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-EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Hanely v. City of Walnut Creek (Case No. MSC23-01901)
7. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL at 9:11 p.m. ________________________________________
Ellena Branson, CMC
Deputy City Clerk of the City of Walnut Creek
Approved:
_______________________________________
Kevin Wilk
2025-26 Mayor of the City of Walnut Creek