City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
CITY HALL
1666 N. MAIN STREET, WALNUT CREEK
CouncilMembers:
Darling
DeVinney
Silva
mAYOR pRO tEM Francois
mayor Wilk
Meeting minutes are considered draft until approved by the City Council.
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 Board Director Rinn provided a Neighborhood Notice being provided to residents regarding work being done to install traction power substation equipment at the Walnut Creek BART Station.
BART WC Neighborhood Notice
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Francois pulled Consent Calendar Item 2f to provide comments. Mayor Wilk pulled Consent Calendar Item 2i. No public comments were received for items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Silva, second by DeVinney,
carried unanimously
, to APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 2a-e, 2g-h and 2j as follows:
YEAS:
DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk.
a.
APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of September 15, 2026.
9.15.26 Minutes
b.
ACCEPTED WARRANT REGISTERS dated September 8, 2026 and September 11, 2026 (2).
Warrant Registers
c.
ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2258 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.
AUTHORIZED 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.
AUTHORIZED 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.
ACCEPTED WORK for Contract 25-09, the 2026 Slurry Seal project, as complete; and AUTHORIZED THE CITY CLERK to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. 2g Agenda Report
h.
ACCEPTED up to $210,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to be used toward completing ADA curb ramp in the Capital Budget, authorize the City Manager to execute any grant agreements or grant acceptance documents, as applicable, and appropriate and transfer up to $210,000 from CDBG Fund (Fund 160) to CP010206 - ADA Curb Ramp and Sidewalks Improvement project (North Main Street between Bonanza Avenue and Lincoln Avenue) in the Capital Fund (Fund 212). 2h Agenda Report
j.
ADOPTED 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois pulled Consent Calendar Item 2f to provide comments.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Francois, second by Silva,
carried unanimously
, to ACCEPT WORK for Contract 24-09, the Heather Farm Park Synthetic Sport Field project, as complete; and AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
YEAS:
Darling, DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk. 2f Agenda Report
i.
APPROVAL OF calendar year 2027 City Council meeting schedule.
Mayor Wilk pulled Consent Calendar Item 2i to provide an amendment to the proposed meeting schedule for 2027. He proposed keeping the April 20, 2027 Council meeting date as it does not interfere with the observance of Passover as initially thought.
Motion by Mayor Wilk, second by Silva,
carried unanimously
, to APPROVE calendar year 2027 City Council meeting schedule, keeping the April 20, 2027 regular Council meeting date (not rescheduling to April 13, 2027 as proposed in the Agenda Report).
YEAS:
DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk.
2i Agenda Report
Attachment 2027 City Council Meeting Schedule
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
In-person public comments were received from: Denise Burian; Jan Warren; Annie Harlan, Assemblymember Avila Farias’ Office; and Pamela West. 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
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcement - none.
b.
City Manager reports - City Manager Dan Buckshi announced that the City received the Platinum Level Beacon Spotlight Award from the Institute for Local Government in recognition of its greenhouse gas reduction efforts and commitment to sustainability. 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 7:26 p.m. to 7:33 p.m.
5. CONSIDERATION
a.
PRESENTATION ON THE 2026 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Assistant to the City Manager Joe Carozza introduced the item. He reported that 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.
Casey Elliott, Townsend Public Affairs, provided an overview of the 2026 legislative session, highlighting significant legislation and state actions affecting the City and local governments more broadly, as well as issues anticipated to carry forward into 2027.
In-person public comments were received from Marc Joffe.
The City Council received the presentation; no formal action was taken. 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 Assistant to the City Manager Joe Carozza provided the staff presentation. He reported that 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.
Measure W:
a local parcel tax measure proposed by the Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD) seeking voter authorization of AUHSD’s funding proposal to levy a parcel tax of $168 for eight years to support high-quality education in local high schools.
Measure T:
a local ballot measure seeking voter authorization to change the Walnut Creek City Treasurer from an elected to an appointed City Treasurer.
Measure RTM:
also known as the Regional Transit Measure or Connect Bay Area Transit Initiative, is a five-county regional ballot measure for transportation funding that was authorized to be placed on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Contra Costa, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and San Francisco counties when Senate Bill 63 (Wiener/Arreguín), the Connect Bay Area Act, was enacted in 2025. Measure RTM is seeking voter authorization to enact a 0.5% sales tax in Contra Costa, Alameda, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties and a 1% sales tax in San Francisco County for 14 years to fund and avert major service cuts to San Francisco Bay Area transit operators and agencies facing fiscal cliffs.
Proposition 1:
the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, is a statewide ballot measure that would authorize $11.25 billion in general obligation bonds to fund the development, preservation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing projects, including $1.25 billion in bonds for veteran home loan and housing programs.
In-person public comments were received from Marc Joffe, Contra Costa Taxpayers Association; Ingrid Yott, Students for Measure W; Henry Pickett; Ember Auker; Lorelei Fairclough; and Shahin Mohebafi, Students for Measure W.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Francois, second by DeVinney,
carried unanimously
, to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-51 declaring support for the Acalanes Union High School District's Measure W Parcel Tax.
YEAS:
DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk.
Motion by Mayor Wilk, second by Silva,
carried unanimously
, to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-52 declaring support for the City of Walnut Creek Measure T.
YEAS:
DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk.
Motion by Silva, second by Mayor Wilk,
carried unanimously
, to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-53 declaring support for Measure RTM, Regional Transit Measure.
YEAS:
DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk.
Motion by Silva, second by Mayor Pro Tem Francois,
carried unanimously
, to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-54 declaring support for Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026.
YEAS:
DeVinney, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Francois, Mayor Wilk.
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 Assistant City Manager Charles Ching introduced the item. He reported that 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.
Caity Meaney Burrows, Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer, and Blair Stientjes, Shadelands Steering Committee Chair, presented the 2025-2026 Annual Report for the Shadelands Property and Business Improvement District.
No public comments were received.
No formal action was taken.
5c Agenda Report
Attachment Shadelands PBID Annual Report
6. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL at 9:32 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