AGENDA CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Kevin Wilk
Mayor Pro Tem Matt Francois
Councilmember Cindy Darling
Councilmember Craig DeVinney
Councilmember Cindy Silva
DATE:
October 6, 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 • FOR TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953.4 (SB 707):
Teleconference - Zoom: Webinar ID: 843 0612 4990 Passcode: 019928 a.
Computer/Smart Device: www.zoom.us/join or Zoom App
b.
Dial-in/Telephone: 1-669-900-6833
PLEASE REFER TO THE END OF THE AGENDA TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR OBSERVING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING. • THE WALNUT CREEK CITY COUNCIL ENCOURAGES A RESPECTFUL DIALOGUE THAT SUPPORTS FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND VALUES DIVERSITY OF OPINION. THE COUNCIL, STAFF, AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE EXPECTED TO BE CIVIL AND COURTEOUS, AND TO REFRAIN FROM QUESTIONING THE CHARACTER OR MOTIVES OF OTHERS PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING. THE CITY REQUESTS THAT SPEAKERS NOT USE THREATENING, PROFANE, OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE WHICH DISRUPTS, DISTURBS, OR OTHERWISE IMPEDES THE ORDERLY CONDUCT OF THE COUNCIL MEETING. • UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE ON THE AGENDA, EVERY ITEM ON THE AGENDA IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060(C), 15061(B)(3), 15273, 15378, 15301, 15323 AND/OR PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21065 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 - Councilmember Darling was absent due to a planned vacation; all other Councilmembers were in attendance (Mayor Wilk attended via teleconference per the Brown Act). c.
PROCLAMATION: Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month
d.
PROCLAMATION: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
e.
PRESENTATION: BART and County Connection
BART WC Neighborhood Notice
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a.
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of September 15, 2026.
9.15.26 Minutes
b.
ACCEPTANCE OF WARRANT REGISTERS dated September 8, 2026 and September 11, 2026 (2).
Warrant Registers
c.
ADOPTION OF 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 in Accordance with State Law and Improve Organizational Clarity and Consistency. (Introduced on September 15, 2026) 2c Ordinance
d.
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER to execute two Public Works Agreements for temporary staffing services with WORKERS.COM and PeopleReady for a not-to-exceed amount of up to $625,000 each for a period of no more than five (5) years starting from the contract execution date, with approval as to form by the City Attorney. 2d Agenda Report
Attachment Draft PW Agreement
e.
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER to execute an Agreement with AX9 Security in an amount not to exceed $237,175 for security guard services for a five-year term, re-awarding the contract previously authorized for 247 Private Security. 2e Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Bid Recap
Attachment 2 Draft Agreement
g.
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract 25-09, the 2026 Slurry Seal project, as complete; and AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY CLERK to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. 2g Agenda Report
h.
ACCEPTANCE OF grant allocation up to $210,000 from Community Development Block Grant Funding to the Capital Fund to complete Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Sidewalk Improvements project located on North Main Street between Bonanza Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. 2h Agenda Report
j.
ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION declaring October 12, 2026 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City of Walnut Creek. 2j Agenda Report
Attachment Proclamation
f.
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract 24-09, the Heather Farm Park Synthetic Sport Field project, as complete; and AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY CLERK to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. 2f Agenda Report
i.
APPROVAL OF calendar year 2027 City Council meeting schedule. 2i Agenda Report
Attachment 2027 City Council Meeting Schedule
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for comment on items not on the agenda. Under the Brown Act, the Council cannot act on items raised during public communications but may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed; request clarification; or refer the item to staff. Consistent with Section 9.5 of the City Council Handbook, thirty (30) minutes will be allocated at this time for public communications for items not on the agenda. Additional time for public communications for items not on the agenda will be provided at the end of the meeting if necessary.
Public Comment Received Prior to Packet Publication
Public Comments Received After Publication
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcement - none.
b.
City Manager reports - City Manager Dan Buckshi ILG Beacon Spotlight Award - Platinum Greenhous gas emissions...... c.
City Councilmember reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember assignments and various activities and upcoming events.
5. CONSIDERATION
a.
PRESENTATION ON THE 2026 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION
The City of Walnut Creek (City) utilizes Townsend Public Affairs for state legislative advocacy services and will provide City Council with a presentation summarizing the 2025-26 legislative session. Townsend Public Affairs will provide a review of significant measures and bills that will impact local governments. Staff Contact: Joe Carozza, Assistant to the City Manager, (925) 943-5899, ext. 2215. 5a Agenda Report
b.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS OF SUPPORTING AND ENDORSING MEASURE W, MEASURE T, MEASURE RTM, AND PROPOSITION 1 ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 BALLOT The City Council is being asked to consider whether to express support for and endorse each of the following ballot measures appearing on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Measure W, Measure T, Measure RTM, and Proposition 1. Staff Contact: Joe Carozza, Assistant to the City Manager, (925) 943-5899, ext. 2215. 5b Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Draft Resolution Supporting Measure W
Attachment 2 Draft Resolution Supporting Measure T
Attachment 3 Draft Resolution Supporting Measure RTM
Attachment 4 Draft Resolution Supporting Prop 1
Public Comments Received After Publication
c.
ACCEPTANCE OF SHADELANDS PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PBID) ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 In accordance with the Shadelands Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) Management Plan, the PBID is required to present an annual report to the City Council. The annual report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 was prepared by the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce and Shadelands Steering Committee. Staff Contact: Mike Nimon, Economic Development Manager, (925) 943-5899, ext. 2469 5c Agenda Report
Attachment Shadelands PBID Annual Report
6. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL. ***OPTIONS FOR OBSERVING THE MEETING AND PARTICIPATING IN PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE PROVIDED BELOW*** TO OBSERVE OR LISTEN ONLY:
1. Livestream.
a.
Livestream online on the City’s website at: https://www.walnutcreekca.gov/government/public-meeting-agendas-and-videos b.
Livestream online in high definition on Walnut Creek TV webpage at: http://www.walnutcreekca.gov/streamWCTV
2. Cable TV Broadcast. Comcast Channel 28 (incorporated Walnut Creek only), Rossmoor Channel 1082, Astound Channel 31 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99.
3. YouTube Live. Visit the City of Walnut Creek’s YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/cityofwalnutcreek
4. Zoom. Webinar ID: 843 0612 4990 Passcode: 019928
a.
Computer/Smart Device : www.zoom.us/join or Zoom App b.
Dial-in/Telephone: 1-669-900-6833
TO PROVIDE COMMENTS BY MAIL, E-MAIL, IN-PERSON OR REMOTE:
• MAILING OR E-MAIL OPTION
Members of the public are welcome to submit written comments by U.S. mail (City of Walnut Creek, Attn: City Clerk’s Office, 1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596) during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, or via email to [email protected] prior or during the meeting. • Written Comments received at least two (2) hours prior to the scheduled start time of the City Council meeting will be provided to the City Council and posted to the City website as part of the official record of the meeting. The written comment cut-off time for this meeting is 4:00 pm given the 6:00 pm start time. • Written Comments received within two (2) hours of the scheduled start time of the City Council meeting and during the City Council meeting will be provided to the City Council the day following the City Council meeting. • If you are submitting written comments on a particular item on the agenda, please identify the agenda item number and letter. • If you are submitting written comments on an item not listed on the agenda, please identify your e-mail/comment as a General Public Comment. • IN-PERSON OPTION
Members of the public can provide in-person comments at the lectern in the Council Chamber located at 1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend in-person up to full capacity. Public comments are limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the Mayor. Speaker Identification cards are available in the Council Chamber. • REMOTE OPTION
Beginning July 1, 2026, members of the public may provide oral public comment remotely through Zoom or by telephone during the live meeting, pursuant to California Government Code section 54953.4 (Senate Bill 707). If a disruption of telephonic or internet service occurs that prevents members of the public from attending or observing the meeting remotely, the City Council will recess for at least one (1) hour to allow staff to make a good faith effort to restore service, if feasible. • If service is restored in less than one (1) hour, the meeting may resume and the Council does not need to wait the full one (1) hour. • If service is not restored following one (1) hour, the Council may resume the meeting upon a roll call vote making findings that good faith efforts were made to restore service and that continuing the meeting serves the public interest more than the public interest served by remote public access.
Zoom. Webinar ID: 843 0612 4990 Passcode: 019928
• Computer/Smart Device: www.zoom.us/join or Zoom App Speakers will use the raise hand feature to request to make public comment. When it is your turn to speak, the staff will call your name. • Dial-in/Telephone: 1-669-900-6833
Dial *9 to raise your hand to join the queue to speak on the current agenda item when the Mayor calls the item. Staff will call your name or the last four digits of your phone number when it is your time to speak. Press *6 to unmute when it is your turn to address the City Council. Speakers are encouraged to join early. Due to live-streaming a short lag-time may exist. We ask that when you call, you: 1) Try to be in a room or space without a lot of background noise. 2) Make sure you have a strong cell phone signal if calling in from a cell phone. 3) Mute your speakers if you are streaming live or there will be feedback during the meeting.
Press star-nine (*9) on your phone to raise your hand. Press star-six (*6) to unmute when it is your turn to address City Council. Staff will call your name or the last four digits of your phone number when it is your time to speak. You may log off or hang up after making your comments.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 6 p.m.
The agenda and minutes with links to staff reports are available on the City’s website:
https://www.walnutcreekca.gov/
(click on "Public Meetings - Video" under the "Online Services" tab) All meetings are televised live on Comcast Channel 28 (Channel 1082 in Rossmoor), Astound Channel 31, and on AT&T U-verse Channel 99. Meetings are repeated the following Saturday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. The meetings are also web cast live and are available for archive viewing at: https://www.walnutcreekca.gov/government/public-meeting-agendas-and-video.
Information for the public on participation at Council meetings, including time limits for addressing the Council, can be found on the back of the Speaker Identification Card located near the Council Chamber entrance. Should you have any questions after consulting the Speaker Identification card, please contact the City Clerk prior to the Council meeting.
Materials related to any item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 3rd Floor, 1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek during normal business hours and are placed with the agenda materials for distribution at the meeting.
If you wish to request a disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (925) 943-5818, preferably the day prior to the meeting. If you are bringing hand-outs for Council, eight copies are appreciated.