Walnut Creek, NC

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permit applications, including a proposed eight-story, 110,970-square-foot mixed-use development with 104 residential units (14 affordable) at 1532 Mt. Diablo Blvd., which also requires design review. The other two hearings are for a day spa and a tailor shop in existing tenant spaces at 1828-1830 Mt. Diablo Blvd. The agenda also includes routine items like consent calendar and public communications.

• Conditional Use Permit and Design Review for 1532 Mt. Diablo Mixed-Use Development: 104 units, 14 affordable, 110,970 sq ft, ground-floor retail, two-level subterranean parking (Y25-050)
• Conditional Use Permit for Green Oasis Day Spa at 1830 Mt. Diablo Blvd., 1,492 sq ft tenant space (Y25-040)
• Conditional Use Permit for Rez Alterations Tailor at 1828 Mt. Diablo Blvd., 800 sq ft tenant space (Y25-041)
• All three projects recommended as Categorical Exemptions under CEQA (Sections 15301 or 15332)
• Appeals of decisions must be filed within 10 calendar days with the City Clerk

Design Review Commission Meeting

The Design Review Commission will hold a study session to provide advisory comments on a proposed 1,280 sq. ft. addition to the Elite Armory building at 2615 N. Main Street for a recreation and entertainment use. The commission is not taking action but will give input for the Planning Commission's future decision. The agenda also includes routine consent calendar items, public communications, and commissioner reports.

• Public hearing/study session for Elite Armory site improvements and building addition (Application Y26-034) at 2615 N. Main Street
• Proposed 1,280 sq. ft. addition to existing 3,000 sq. ft. building for recreation/entertainment use
• Conditional Use Permit and Design Review required for the project
• CEQA exemption under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
• Public comments accepted until 4:00 p.m. on meeting day

City Council Special Meeting 4pm/ Regular Meeting at 6 pm

The Walnut Creek City Council will hold a special closed-session meeting at 4 pm to discuss real estate negotiations for 1352 Locust Street and potential litigation, followed by a regular meeting at 6 pm. The regular meeting includes a public hearing on adopting a new User Fee Cost Recovery Policy and updating the FY27 Master Fee Schedule, which could change fees for city services. The Council will also hear an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 635 Mandarin Lane, and review a draft Electric Vehicle Strategic Plan.

• Closed session: real property negotiation for 1352 Locust Street with 5 Tacos & Beers by Los Moles
• Closed session: anticipated litigation (CVRA Demand Letter)
• Public hearing: adoption of User Fee Cost Recovery Policy and FY27 Master Fee Schedule updates
• Appeal of Planning Commission denial of short-term rental conditional use permit at 635 Mandarin Lane
• Presentation of draft Electric Vehicle Strategic Plan and direction on public EV charger program

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: an appeal of a tree removal permit for two Coast Redwood trees at 1085 Hacienda Drive, and proposed zoning text amendments for accessory dwelling units, public hearing notices, and minor cleanup items. The Commission will decide whether to uphold or deny the tree removal permit and will recommend whether the City Council should adopt the zoning amendments.

• Appeal of Tree Removal Permit TR-26068-E for two Coast Redwood trees at 1085 Hacienda Drive
• Zoning text amendments to remove planned-development permit requirements in certain mixed-use and high-density residential districts
• Amendments to accessory dwelling unit regulations
• Updates to off-street parking and transportation demand management for residential care facilities
• Revisions to public hearing notice requirements

Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Walnut Creek Design Review Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 1666 North Main Street.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business
• Next meeting: August 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 1666 N. Main Street.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to no business
• Next meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Special Meeting Study Session 4pm/ Regular Meeting at 6 pm

The Walnut Creek City Council will hold a study session on the 2050 General Plan update, then a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Tourism Business Improvement District assessments and a decision on the Senior Housing Transit Village Initiative. The council will also consider a new user fee cost recovery policy and master fee schedule, and several consent items including a $750,000 concession contract.

• Consider placing the Walnut Creek Senior Housing Transit Village Initiative on the November ballot or adopting it directly
• Public hearing to levy annual assessments for the Tourism Business Improvement District for FY 2027
• Proposed user fee cost recovery policy and FY27 master fee schedule updates
• 5-year, $750,000 exclusive concession agreement with Agave Grill Corp DBA JR Catering & Events at Lesher Center
• Subdivision 9698 final map for 6 single-family homes at 1948 3rd Avenue

The City Council voted unanimously to place the Walnut Creek Senior Housing Transit Village Initiative on the November 3, 2026 ballot, rather than adopting it directly. The Council also approved the consent calendar, including a new Lesher Center concession contract and a subdivision map, and adopted the annual tourism business improvement district assessment. No formal action was taken on the General Plan Update study session or the user fee policy, which will return in August.

• Adopted Resolution 26-44 placing Transit Village Initiative on Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 2a-f, including minutes, warrants, salary plan, subdivision map, concession contract, and construction change order (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Wilk as voting delegate to League of California Cities conference (5-0)
• Adopted Port Chicago Remembrance Day proclamation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-43 levying TBID assessments for FY2027 (5-0)
• Provided input on user fee policy; no formal action, adoption scheduled for August
• Study session on General Plan Update held; no formal action taken

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Walnut Creek Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider deaccessioning artwork from the City's permanent public art collection, a decision that could remove pieces from public display. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a public art report, and announcements. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Consideration of artwork to be deaccessed from the City's permanent public art collection
• Approval of Arts Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2026
• Public Art Report

The Walnut Creek Arts Commission unanimously approved deaccessioning recommended artworks from the City's permanent public art collection. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included the April 20, 2026 meeting minutes. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 6:42 PM.

• Approved deaccession of recommended artworks from City's permanent public art collection (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including April 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Transportation Commission - CANCELED

The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for September 17, 2026, at 6:00 pm. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled
• Next regular meeting: September 17, 2026 at 6:00 pm

The Transportation Commission Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, was canceled. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for September 17, 2026, at 6:00 pm.

Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Design Review Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 15, 2026, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business
• Next meeting: August 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit for YC+D Architecture to establish a professional business office in a vacant tenant space at 1402 Newell Avenue. The site is zoned Central Retail District, requiring the permit for ground-floor office use. The project includes only interior tenant improvements and ADA parking upgrades, with no exterior construction. The commission will also handle routine consent calendar items and public communications.

• Conditional Use Permit Y26-061 for office use at 1402 Newell Avenue (APN 183-030-026)
• 1,048-square-foot vacant tenant space within existing 3,041-square-foot building
• Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
• Appeals of commission decisions due within 10 calendar days of mailing

Design Review Commission Meeting

The Design Review Commission will hold a study session on a citywide update to the Sign Ordinance (Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 8). The commission will review the draft changes and provide feedback before the proposal goes to the Planning Commission and City Council. No final action will be taken at this meeting.

• Study session on Sign Ordinance update (citywide)
• Draft Sign Ordinance update presented for DRC feedback
• No final action; CEQA exemption anticipated (Common Sense Exemption)
• Consent calendar for routine approvals
• Public comments limited to 2 minutes per speaker

Finance Committee Meeting

The Walnut Creek Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed User Fee Cost Recovery Policy and updates to the FY27 Master Fee Schedule. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Discussion of proposed User Fee Cost Recovery Policy
• Review of draft FY27 Master Fee Schedule
• Approval of May 12, 2026 meeting minutes

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from May 12, 2026, and voted to refer the proposed User Fee Cost Recovery Policy and FY27 Master Fee Schedule updates to the City Council with a recommendation to discuss and accept them. No public comments were received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2026 (unanimous)
• Referred proposed User Fee Cost Recovery Policy and FY27 Master Fee Schedule updates to City Council with recommendation to accept (unanimous)

Design Review Commission Meeting

The Design Review Commission will hold a public hearing to provide advisory comments on the proposed Fairfield Centre Place South Multifamily Residential Development, a 172-unit, seven-story rental building at 1271 S. California Boulevard. The project includes demolition of an existing commercial building, a three-level parking garage, tree removals, and 26 affordable units. The Commission is not taking action but will forward comments to the Planning Commission. The agenda also includes routine items like consent calendar and public communications.

• 172-unit, seven-story multifamily rental development at 1271 S. California Blvd (APN 184-092-034)
• 26 affordable housing units for low and moderate-income households
• Request for density bonus waivers from City development standards
• Tree removal permit and new landscaping improvements
• CEQA exemption recommended under Sec. 15332 (infill project)

City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm

The Walnut Creek City Council is holding a regular meeting with several consent items and two main discussion items. They will consider authorizing the city manager to sign a memorandum of understanding for I-680 corridor ramp metering projects, and will review the Tourism Business Improvement District's annual report and set a public hearing for the assessment levy. The council will also receive a presentation on the draft Economic Development Action Plan for fiscal years 2027-2028.

• Authorize MOU for I-680 corridor ramp metering with Caltrans and CCTA
• Adopt resolutions for TBID annual assessment report and levy, set public hearing for July 21, 2026
• Approve $60,000 transfer for traffic calming improvements, including $30,000 from Chick-fil-A
• Increase Mark Thomas & Company contract from $300,000 to $600,000 for civil engineering
• Extend Lifetime Tennis agreement for tennis/pickleball program through June 2027

The City Council unanimously authorized the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding for I-680 corridor ramp metering projects, and adopted resolutions approving the Tourism Business Improvement District annual report and setting a public hearing for the FY 2026-2027 assessment levy. The council also approved all consent calendar items, including a salary plan, utility easement, consultant agreement increase, tennis program extension, and traffic calming funds. No formal action was taken on the draft Economic Development Action Plan, which was presented for feedback only.

• Authorized City Manager to execute I-680 Corridor Ramp Metering MOU (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-39 approving TBID annual assessment report (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-40 declaring intent to levy TBID assessment and set public hearing for July 21, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items a-e, including Resolution 26-37 salary plan and Resolution 26-38 utility easement (5-0)
• Authorized one-year extension of Lifetime Tennis agreement for tennis/pickleball program (5-0)
• Accepted $30,000 from Chick-fil-A and appropriated $60,000 for traffic calming improvements (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Accepted warrant registers and direct payroll transfers (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will vote to deny a short-term rental application at 635 Mandarin Lane. The commission will also hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a youth athletics studio at 1920 Mt. Diablo Blvd. and a special use permit for a temporary pediatric trailer at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. A design review for a new Restoration Hardware store was withdrawn from the agenda.

• Denial of Application No. Y25-086 for a short-term rental at 635 Mandarin Lane
• Conditional Use Permit for Spark Athletics (youth tumbling/cheer studio) at 1920 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
• Special Use Permit for a temporary pediatric trailer at 2401 Shadelands Drive (UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital)
• Conditional Use Permit for Spring Dental expansion to 2,300 sq. ft. at 2985 N. Main St.
• Withdrawal of Design Review for Restoration Hardware at 1000 South Main St.

Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Design Review Commission's regular meeting scheduled for June 3, 2026, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business
• Next meeting: June 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Special Meeting (Closed Session) 4pm/ Regular Meeting at 6 pm

The Walnut Creek City Council will hold a closed session on anticipated litigation, then a regular meeting to consider consent items including FY27 budget amendments, a tourism business improvement district assessment, and a comprehensive user fee study. A public hearing will address job vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts for FY26.

• Resolution amending FY27 Operating Budget and establishing appropriations limit
• Resolution approving TBID assessment report and intention to levy for FY27
• Comprehensive User Fee Study results and cost recovery framework policy direction
• Public hearing on job vacancies, recruitment, and retention for FY26
• Resolution for consolidation of November 3, 2026 elections

The City Council received the Comprehensive User Fee Study and provided policy direction on a citywide cost recovery framework, including support for proposed recommendations. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included adopting resolutions amending the FY27 budget and setting the appropriations limit. A public hearing on job vacancies and recruitment efforts was received and filed. The Tourism Business Improvement District assessment item was pulled from the agenda and will return later.

• Approved consent calendar including FY27 budget amendments and appropriations limit (5-0)
• Received and filed job vacancies and recruitment presentation (5-0)
• Received Comprehensive User Fee Study and provided policy direction on cost recovery framework (5-0)
• Pulled Tourism Business Improvement District assessment item from agenda

PROS Commission Regular Meeting

The Park, Recreation, and Open Space Commission held its regular meeting, approving the April 6, 2026 minutes and receiving public comment. The main business consisted of four presentations: a non-profit/city partner, Boundary Oak Golf Course, summer programming updates, and an open space summary. No formal decisions were made on these items; they were informational only.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2026
• Presentation on non-profit/city partner
• Presentation on Boundary Oak Golf Course
• Presentation on summer programming updates
• Open space summary

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permit applications: two for short-term rentals and one for extended alcohol service at a restaurant. The Cashion short-term rental item will be rescheduled and re-noticed to a date uncertain. The commission will also address consent calendar items, public communications, and staff reports.

• Cashion Short-Term Rental CUP (Y25-105) at 1790 Castle Hill Road — rescheduled to a date uncertain
• Krauss Short-Term Rental CUP (Y25-086) at 635 Mandarin Lane — owner off-site, property manager to oversee
• Daryoush Restaurant CUP (Y26-017) at 1534 Locust Street — extend alcohol sales until 12:30 a.m., consumption until 1:00 a.m., seven days a week

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission denied a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 635 Mandarin Lane (3-1) and approved a permit allowing Daryoush restaurant to serve alcohol until 12:30 a.m. and allow consumption until 1:00 a.m. daily (unanimous). A third item, the Cashion short-term rental at 1790 Castle Hill Road, was pulled from the agenda and will be rescheduled.

• Denied Krauss Short-Term Rental CUP, 635 Mandarin Lane (3-1)
• Approved Daryoush Restaurant CUP for alcohol sales until 12:30 a.m. and consumption until 1:00 a.m., 7 days a week (unanimous)
• Pulled Cashion Short-Term Rental CUP from agenda; to be rescheduled and re-noticed

Transportation Commission

The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission is meeting to review an analysis and recommendations for an Electric Vehicle Charger Program, which will later be presented to the City Council. The commission will also receive an update on Bike to Wherever Day 2026 events. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public communications.

• Electric Vehicle Charger Program analysis and recommendations for City Council feedback
• Update on Bike to Wherever Day 2026 at Broadway & Newell and Civic Park
• Approval of draft minutes from March 19, 2026

The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission met on May 21, 2026, and approved the minutes from its March 19, 2026 meeting unanimously. The commission received staff presentations on the Electric Vehicle Charger Program analysis and Bike to Wherever Day 2026, providing feedback but taking no formal action on either. No public comments were made during the meeting, though two written comments were received. The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 PM.

• Approved minutes of March 19, 2026 (unanimous)
• Heard EV Charger Program analysis and provided feedback (no action)
• Heard Bike to Wherever Day 2026 update and provided comments (no action)

Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Design Review Commission meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm

The Walnut Creek City Council will consider placing a measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot to transition the City Treasurer from an elected to an appointed position. The council will also review the FY 2027 proposed budget amendments and discuss community outreach to inform future council priorities. Several consent items include contract awards and budget adjustments.

• Resolution to submit ballot measure transitioning City Treasurer from elected to appointed (Nov 3, 2026 election)
• FY 2027 proposed budget amendments (General Fund and by fund)
• Contract award for City Hall Building Management System to Intech Mechanical (ControlTech Solutions) for $298,509 plus $60,000 contingency
• Five-year agreement with ACTIVE Network for recreation software, not to exceed $582,674
• FY 2026 3rd Quarter Budget Update and General Fund budget amendment resolution

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 26-31 to place a measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot asking voters whether the City Treasurer position should change from elected to appointed. The council also approved consent calendar items including a $358,509 building management system contract, a $582,674 recreation software agreement, and a resolution declaring June 2026 LGBTQ+ Pride Month. No formal action was taken on the 2025-26 priorities update, but staff were approved to conduct community outreach for future priorities.

• Adopted Resolution 26-31 to place City Treasurer appointment measure on Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 2a-c and 2f-k (5-0)
• Awarded Contract 26-03 to Intech Mechanical for $358,509 (5-0)
• Authorized $582,674 five-year agreement with ACTIVE Network (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-29 declaring June 2026 LGBTQ+ Pride Month (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-30 amending City Council Handbook (5-0)
• Supported FY27 budget amendments, to return June 2, 2026 for adoption (5-0)
• Approved community outreach to inform future Council priorities (no formal action)

Planning Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for May 14, 2026, has been cancelled. The only item on the agenda, an appeal of an approved Administrative Use Permit for Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse, has been withdrawn. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled
• Appeal of Administrative Use Permit (Application No. Y26-012) for Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse withdrawn

Finance Committee Meeting

The Walnut Creek Finance Committee will review the FY26 third-quarter budget update and discuss proposed amendments to the FY27 budget. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment limited to agenda items. No public comments were received.

• FY26 3rd Quarter Budget Update with General Fund and Measure O revenue/expenditure reports
• FY27 Proposed Budget Amendments with General Fund and fund/department adjustments
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2026

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from February 18, 2026, and accepted the FY26 3rd Quarter Budget Update. The committee also unanimously voted to refer the FY27 Proposed Budget Amendments to the City Council for consideration. No public comments were received.

• Approved minutes of February 18, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted FY26 3rd Quarter Budget Update (unanimous)
• Referred FY27 Proposed Budget Amendments to City Council (unanimous)

City Council Closed Session 5:00pm/ Concurrent Regular Meetings: City Council and Parking Authority at 6 pm

The Walnut Creek City Council and Parking Authority will hold concurrent regular meetings on May 5, 2026. The council will consider consent items including a $2.9 million loan for affordable housing, contracts for design, software, and police systems, and an ordinance establishing an entertainment zone downtown. Public hearings will address the CDBG annual action plan, a safety element update, and energy services contracts.

• $2,900,000 loan to Satellite Affordable Housing Associates for Sierra Garden redevelopment at 150-170 Sierra Drive
• Ordinance adding Chapter 7-4 to establish an Entertainment Zone in downtown public right-of-way
• $1,100,000 contract with Noll & Tam Architects for Aquatic and Community Center at Heather Farm Park Phase 2
• $871,883 five-year agreement with Accella for Development Services Permitting System
• Resolution approving 2026-27 CDBG Annual Action Plan and FY2027 Community Grant Program funding

The City Council approved a consent calendar including a $2.9M affordable housing loan, a new downtown entertainment zone ordinance and management plan, and pay raises for the City Attorney and City Manager. It also adopted resolutions for the CDBG annual action plan, a General Plan Safety Element update, and energy efficiency contracts. All votes were unanimous except one recusal.

• Approved $2.9M loan to Satellite Affordable Housing Associates for Sierra Garden redevelopment (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2256 creating an Entertainment Zone in downtown public right-of-way (5-0)
• Adopted Management Plan for downtown Entertainment Zone with amendments (5-0)
• Approved 4% and 3% pay raises for City Attorney and City Manager, plus extended severance for City Manager (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-22 listing FY 2026-27 SB1 road projects (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-25 approving CDBG Annual Action Plan and FY27 funding (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 26-26 and 26-27 for Safety Element update with Negative Declaration (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-28 for EcoGreen energy efficiency contracts with PG&E financing (4-0, Silva recused)

City Council Special Meeting 4pm (Closed Session)/ Regular Meeting at 6 pm

The Walnut Creek City Council is holding a special closed session at 4pm to evaluate the City Manager and City Attorney, followed by a regular meeting at 6pm. The regular meeting includes consent items (audit contract, storm drain services, network equipment purchase, bid rejection), a public hearing on a new entertainment zone ordinance, and a consideration to initiate an Elections Code report on a senior housing initiative. The council will also enter closed session for labor negotiations with the City Manager and City Attorney.

• Direction to initiate Elections Code 9212 report on Senior Housing Transit Village Initiative at 2.4-acre site at North California Blvd and Ygnacio Valley Rd
• Public hearing on ordinance adding Chapter 7-4 'Entertainment Zones' to establish an entertainment zone in the public right of way
• Authorization to purchase Cisco network equipment from Computacenter for $678,222
• Two master agreements for storm drain cleaning with Pipe and Plant Solutions and AIMS Companies, each up to $500,000
• Rejection of all bids for Lesher Fire Alarm Replacement project (Contract 26-02)

The City Council unanimously directed the City Manager to prepare an Elections Code 9212 report on the Walnut Creek Senior Housing Transit Village Initiative and to enter into a cost reimbursement agreement with Friends of Walnut Creek Senior Housing. The council also introduced an ordinance to establish an Entertainment Zone in the public right-of-way, with a termination date of September 30, 2028. Consent calendar items were approved, including rejecting all bids for the Lesher Fire Alarm Replacement project.

• Directed preparation of Elections Code 9212 report on senior housing initiative (5-0)
• Entered into cost payment/reimbursement agreement with Friends of Walnut Creek Senior Housing (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance adding Chapter 7-4 Entertainment Zones, effective until Sept 30, 2028 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 2a-d and 2f-g (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Contract 26-02 Lesher Fire Alarm Replacement (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2026 (5-0)
• Authorized audit services agreement with Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP (5-0)
• Authorized $678,222 Cisco network equipment purchase (5-0)

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Walnut Creek Arts Commission is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, appoint commissioners to liaison roles, and consider several public art matters. Key items include selecting a site, artist, and concept for the Joybound public art project, acquiring three artworks (a kinetic wall sculpture, a ceramic piece, and a painting), and updating the Mural Grant Program guidelines. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public communications.

• Election of Arts Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Joybound public art site, artist, and concept (with budget attachment)
• Artwork Acquisition: Wind Fins (2012) by Ned Kahn, Our Neighborhood (2025) by Brad Krebs, Emerging Towers (circa 1960) by Jack Laycox
• Updated Mural Grant Program Guidelines (replacing 2023 guidelines)

The Arts Commission unanimously elected Vice-Chair Magnani as Chair and Commissioner Tesfay as Vice-Chair. It approved the Joybound public art site location, artist, and concept, accepted two donated artworks, and updated the Mural Grant Program Guidelines. All decisions were unanimous.

• Elected Vice-Chair Magnani as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Tesfay as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Joybound public art site location, artist, and concept (unanimous)
• Accepted donations of Brad Krebs' 'Our Neighborhood 2025' and Jack Laycox's 'Emerging Towers' (unanimous)
• Approved updated Mural Grant Program Guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved January 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved liaison roles as recommended by Chair (unanimous)

Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Design Review Commission's regular meeting scheduled for April 15, 2026, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business
• Next meeting: May 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit for up to four food trucks to operate in the annex alley of the Ygnacio Center at 1990 North California Boulevard. The trucks would run part-time on Mondays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meeting also includes routine items such as consent calendar, public communications, and commissioner reports.

• Special use permit for food truck operations at Ygnacio Center (1990 North California Boulevard)
• Up to 4 food trucks, operating Mondays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• CEQA exemption recommended (Class 1 and Class 11)
• Appeal rights: 10 calendar days to appeal decision