City Council Special Meeting 4pm/ Regular Meeting at 6 pm Tuesday, September 15, 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 October 6, 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 (Councilmember Francois arrived at 4:06 p.m.). Mayor 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 during the City Consideration of the item.
2. STUDY SESSION
a.
UPDATE ON DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TEAM PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: PROJECTS AND OUTCOMES Administrative Analyst Kathy Arana introduced the item, including introducing members of the Development Services Team (DST). She reported that the City’s DST partners with a wide range of customers to process a diverse set of development applications from small, residential remodels to large, commercial mixed-use projects. The City Council received an update on the DST’s improvement efforts and reviewed the outcomes resulting from this work.
Public comments were received from Jeff Dudam and Brian Hirahara.
Motion by Francois, second by Darling to ACCEPT the report providing an update on the Development Services Team Process Improvement: Projects and Outcomes.
Councilmember Silva offered an amendment to the motion to extend the community’s congratulations to the team in recognition of their hard work. Mayor Pro Tem Francois was in agreement with the amended motion.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Francois, second by Darling,
carried unanimously
, to ACCEPT the report providing an update on the Development Services Team Process Improvement: Projects and Outcomes and to EXTEND the community’s congratulations to the team in recognition of their hard work.
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk. 2a Study Session Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Highlighted Projects
Attachment 2 Customer Education Materials
Attachment 3 Customer Feedback
Attachment 4 List of Participants
3. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING at 5:23 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.
PROCLAMATION: Hispanic Heritage Month
d.
PRESENTATION: Diablo Valley Giving Partners
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
No public comments were received for items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Silva, second by Mayor Pro Tem Francois,
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 September 1, 2026.
9.1.26 Minutes
b.
ACCEPTED WARRANT REGISTERS dated August 28, 2026 (3) and September 4, 2026 (3), and DIRECT PAYROLL TRANSFERS dated September 4, 2026 (2).
Warrant Registers
c.
ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2257 providing for the compensation of Councilmembers to be one thousand six hundred dollars ($1,600) per month.(Introduced on September 1, 2026) 2c Ordinance
d.
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER to execute a Subscription Agreement with Lifecycle Technologies, LLC to continue utilizing DigEplan, an Electronic Plan Review Platform, for a total not to exceed amount of $351,966. 2d Agenda Report
Attachment Subscription Agreement
e.
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER to execute a five-year Renewal Agreement with Konica Minolta Business Solutions, USA, Inc., as an addendum to the existing Master Services Agreement for its automated agenda management solution and electronic content management system, in the amount of $168,579, subject to final review and approval as to form by the City Attorney, and to execute any other documents necessary to effectuate the agreement 2e Agenda Report
Attachment OnBase Proposal
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
In-person public comments were received from: Glenn McBee; Tristan; Barbara Ginos; Kevin Dowling, Habitat for Humanity EBSV; and Lisa Chow, Supervisor Ken Carlson’s Office (provided handout). Written comments were received, posted online as part of the meeting record, and provided at the meeting.
Public Comment Received Prior to Packet Publication
Public Comments Received After Publication
Public Comment Handout
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcement - none.
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.
Motion by Mayor Wilk, second by Mayor Pro Tem Francois, carried unanimously
, to AGENDIZE at the next meeting the consideration of support of local measures including Measure T, Measure W and Measure RTM.
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Francois, second by Darling,
carried
, to DIRECT staff not to bring forward an item amending the City Council Handbook regarding the timing of the selection of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, consistent with the direction provided at the May 19, 2026, City Council meeting. A future City Council may bring this item forward again should the need arise.
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk.
NOES:
Silva.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
a.
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM H-4.I Associate Planner Allison Rustick provided the staff presentation. She reported that amendments to the Walnut Creek Municipal Code, Title 10 (Planning and Zoning) are proposed to update and clarify zoning regulations for: Accessory Dwelling Units; Public Hearing Notices, planned development permits in certain zoning districts; and organizational improvement and consistency of Title 10.
In-personal public comments were received from Kevin Dowling.
Motion by Silva, second by Mayor Wilk,
carried unanimously
, to WAIVE FIRST READING AND INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE amending various sections of Title 10, Chapter 2 (Zoning) of the Walnut Creek Municipal Code to implement Housing Element Program H-4.I, to update regulations regarding accessory dwelling units and public hearing notices, and making CEQA exemption findings under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk. 5a Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Ordinance with Exhibits A and B
Attachment 2 PC Resolution
b.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT AND APPROPRIATION FOR AN AMOUNT UP TO $210,000 TO SUPPORT CDBG ACTIVITIES Administrative Analyst Jennifer Llamas provided the staff presentation. She reported that a Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan is required to allocate approximately $210,000 in CDBG program income. Staff recommended using and appropriating these funds for ADA accessibility improvements to downtown sidewalks, an eligible CDBG Infrastructure/Public Facilities activity.
No public comments were received.
Motion by Darling, second by Silva,
carried unanimously
, to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-50 approving the Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and appropriation for an amount up to $210,000 in the Community Development Block Grant fund (Fund 160) to support CDBG activities.
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk. 5b Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Resolution
Attachment 2 CDBG Substantial Amendment
Attachment 3 Public Comment
6. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL at 7:09 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