Walnut Creek public meetings in 2020
7 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
PROS Commission Regular Meeting via Video-Teleconference
The Park, Recreation, and Open Space Commission met via teleconference to approve its 2021 meeting schedule and review the Trail Committee Report. The body also approved the minutes from its August 3, 2020 meeting. No specific dollar amounts, rezonings, or new ordinances were listed in the agenda.
- Approval of PROS Commission Meeting Schedule for 2021
- Review of Trail Committee Report
- Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 3, 2020
Transportation Commission Meeting - Video-Teleconference
The advisory Transportation Commission met to discuss how speed limits are set on city streets and received an update on the Neighborhood Streets Program for traffic calming. The body also considered a refresh of the Traffic Impact Fee project list to align with new state laws and upcoming capital budgets. No public hearings were held, and the commission approved the minutes from July 16, 2020.
- Presentation on how speed limits are set on City streets
- Update on the Neighborhood Streets Program for residential traffic calming
- Review of the Traffic Impact Fee project list refresh for FY 2022/2023 Capital Budget
- Approval of minutes from the July 16, 2020 meeting
PROS Commission Regular Meeting via Video-Teleconference
The Park, Recreation, and Open Space Commission held a teleconference meeting to approve previous minutes and elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The body reviewed fiscal year 2021 budget updates for Parks, Open Space, and Arts & Recreation, as well as an annual update on recreation classes and social services. No public communications were received, and the meeting was closed to the public due to teleconference restrictions.
- Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
- Review of Parks and Open Space Fiscal Year 2021 Update
- Review of Arts & Recreation Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Update
- Review of Recreation Classes & Social Services Annual Update
- Approval of minutes from October 21, 2019, and December 2, 2019
Arts Commission Regular Meeting via Video-Teleconference
The Walnut Creek Arts Commission met via teleconference to review public art concepts for the Transit Village Parcel 2 project. The body also considered a second extension for a public art fee exemption at Shadelands Business Park. Additionally, the commission reviewed the FY 2021 budget update for Arts & Recreation and elected new leadership.
- Public Art Concepts for Walnut Creek Transit Village Parcel 2
- Shadelands Business Park Public Art Fee Exemption - 2nd Extension
- Arts & Recreation FY 2021 Budget Update
- Commission Chair & Vice Chair Elections
- Commission Liaison Appointments
Transportation Commission - Remote
The Transportation Commission met remotely to review the approval of minutes and consider several transportation and sustainability items. The most significant decision was the recommendation to increase hourly parking rates in the city's three garages from $0.50 to $1.25, aligning with the FY 2021 budget approved by the City Council. Staff also presented updates on downtown parking sensors, SB 743 implementation, and the draft Sustainability Action Plan, while seeking commission support for a Safe Routes to BART grant application.
- Approval of Downtown Parking Garage rate increase from $0.50 to $1.25 per hour
- Update on downtown parking sensor installation and data monitoring
- Presentation on SB 743 VMT implementation requirements and next steps
- Input on draft vision statement and objectives for the new Sustainability Action Plan
- Request for letter of support for Safe Routes to BART grant at Ygnacio Valley Road/N California Boulevard
Arts Commission Regular Meeting
The Walnut Creek Arts Commission held a regular meeting to approve minutes from October and December 2019. The body reviewed the 2019 Public Art Annual Report, a report on public art projects, and an update on the 'Your Parks, Your Future' initiative. No public communications were received, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm.
- Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 28, 2019
- Approval of minutes from the Special Meeting of December 16, 2019
- Review of the Public Art Annual Report 2019
- Review of the Public Art Projects Report
- Update on the 'Your Parks, Your Future' project
Transportation Commission
The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission met to review the draft 'Rethinking Mobility' strategic plan and a proposed Neighborhood Streets Program. Staff requested a recommendation from the Commission to forward the draft plan to the Planning Commission and City Council for adoption. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as roll call, public comments, and approval of previous minutes.
- Review of the draft 'Rethinking Mobility, A Transportation Strategic Plan'
- Oral presentation on the proposed Neighborhood Streets Program
- Staff request for a recommendation to adopt the draft strategic plan
- Approval of minutes from the October 17, 2019 meeting
The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of the draft Rethinking Mobility Transportation Strategic Plan and forward it to the Planning Commission and City Council. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from October 17, 2019, with a location correction. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of October 17, 2019, with location corrected (unanimous)
- Recommended adoption of Draft Rethinking Mobility Transportation Strategic Plan (4-1, Milks opposed)