AGENDA CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Kevin Wilk
Mayor Pro Tem Matt Francois
Councilmember Cindy Darling
Councilmember Craig DeVinney
Councilmember Cindy Silva
DATE:
August 18, 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
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.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 1352 Locust Street, Walnut Creek (APN # 178-230-030) Agency negotiators: Dan Buckshi, City Manager; and Rich Payne, Public Works Director Negotiating parties: City of Walnut Creek and 5 Tacos & Beers by Los Moles Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
b.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
Significant Exposure to Litigation - One case (CVRA Demand Letter)
3. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION at 5:28 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.
RECOGNITION: Diablo Vista Chorus
d.
PRESENTATION: CenterRep Season Update
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a.
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of July 21, 2026.
7.21.26 Minutes
b.
ACCEPTANCE OF WARRANT REGISTERS dated July 17, 2026 (3), July 24, 2026 (3), July 31, 2026 (3), and August 7, 2026 (4), and DIRECT PAYROLL TRANSFERS dated July 24, 2026 (2) and August 7, 2026 (2).
Warrant Registers
c.
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER to execute a two-year Consultant Services Agreement with Folger Graphics in an amount not to exceed $60,000 per fiscal year and a two-year agreement amount not to exceed $120,000 for Citywide printing services. 2c Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Consultant Services Agreement
Attachment 2 Informal Analysis
d.
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract 25-05, the 2025 Trail Crossing Improvements project, as complete; and AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY CLERK to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. 2d Agenda Report
e.
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract 25-04, the 2025 Unsignalized Pedestrian Crossing Improvements project, as complete; and AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY CLERK to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. 2e Agenda Report
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
General Public Comments Prior to Packet Publication
General Public Comments After Packet Publication
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcement - City Attorney Steve Mattas reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss two items. Regarding the real property negotiations item, the City Council provided direction to its real property negotiators, but took no reportable action. Regarding the anticipated litigation item related to the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA), there was no reportable action. b.
City Manager reports - none.
c.
City Councilmember reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember assignments and various activities and upcoming events.
5. CONSIDERATION
a.
PRESENTATION OF THE DRAFT ELECTRIC VEHICLE STRATEGIC PLAN 5a Agenda Report
Attachment Electric Vehicle Strategic Plan
Public Comments Received After Publication
6. PUBLIC HEARING
a.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE USER FEE COST RECOVERY POLICY AND AUTHORIZING UPDATES TO THE FY27 MASTER FEE SCHEDULE 6a Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Resolution with Exhibit A
Attachment 2 FY27 Master Fee Schedule
Addendum
b.
APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (RESOLUTION NO. 4014) TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SHORT-TERM RENTAL WITHIN AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 635 MANDARIN LANE (APPLICATION NO. Y25-086) 6b Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Resolution with Exhibit A
Attachment 2 Appeal
Attachment 3 Notice of Planning Commission Decision
Attachment 4 Planning Commission Agenda Report
Attachment 5 Vicinity Map and Aerial Images
Attachment 6 Business Operating Plan
Attachment 7 Site and Floor Plan
Attachment 8 Bed and Breakfast Inn Ordinance
Attachment 9 City Staff Correspondence with Applicant
Attachment 10 Public Comments in Advance of Packet Publication Public Comments Received After Publication
7. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL in memoriam of Ed Skoog at 9:58 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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