Walnut Creek public meetings in 2025

Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Design Review Commission's regular meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business
• Next meeting: January 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Special Meeting (Closed and Open Sessions) 4pm/ Regular Meeting at 6 pm

The Walnut Creek City Council will hold a special closed session at 4 p.m. to interview commission candidates and discuss litigation, followed by a regular meeting at 6 p.m. The regular meeting includes consent items such as approving a $1.1 million engineering contract for the Homestead/Walker stormwater project, adjusting synthetic turf field rental fees, and extending the downtown outdoor dining program. The council will also consider the annual financial report and a presentation on new state housing laws.

• Authorize $1.1M Master Consultant Services Agreement for Homestead/Walker Stormwater Detention Vault Project
• Amend Master Fee Schedule: synthetic turf field rentals reduced to $20-$95/hr for nonprofits/schools, $40-$170/hr for private/commercial
• Extend Downtown Permitted Outdoor Dining Structures (PODS) Incentive Program to March 31, 2026
• Approve Final Map for one-lot condominium subdivision at 1524 Oakland Boulevard
• Accept FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

The Walnut Creek City Council held a special meeting and a regular meeting on December 16, 2025. The council appointed Trent Neuhausel to the Board of Appeals, approved the consent calendar (including the Curbside Management Plan and a $1.1 million engineering design contract for the Homestead/Walker stormwater project), and accepted the FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. No action was taken on the presentation of new state housing laws.

• Appointed Trent Neuhausel as Alternate Member to the Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items 2a-2d, 2f, 2g, 2i-2m (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-67 approving the Curbside Management Plan with amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-68 extending the 2019 Engineering and Traffic Survey for two years (unanimous)
• Authorized $1.1M Master Consultant Services Agreement for Homestead/Walker stormwater project (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Councilmember Assignments with changes (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a mixed-use development with 74 condominiums and commercial space at 2094 Mt. Diablo Blvd., a private K-8 school conversion at 2449 Buena Vista Ave., and a short-term rental at 1002 Hacienda Dr. The commission will also handle consent calendar items and public communications.

• Mt. Diablo Mixed Use: 74 condos, 3,013 sq ft commercial, daycare, density bonus with 8 very low-income units
• Al Judiy Academy: convert religious facility to private K-8 school, interior modifications, parking restriping
• Soong Short-Term Rental: CUP for short-term rental at 1002 Hacienda Dr., owner not on-site
• CEQA exemptions: Mt. Diablo (Infill), Al Judiy (Existing Facilities), Soong (Existing Facilities)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Walnut Creek Finance Committee will review the FY25 fourth-quarter revenue and expenditure update, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and discuss allocating unassigned fund balances for the General Fund and Measure O. The committee will also approve minutes from May 15, 2025. Public comments are limited to agenda items.

• FY25 4th Quarter Revenue & Expenditure Update
• FY25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) with GANN limit calculation
• FY25 Allocation of Unassigned Fund Balance for General Fund and Measure O
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2025

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from May 15, 2025, and recommended that the City Council review and accept the FY25 4th Quarter Revenue & Expenditure Update, the FY25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and the FY25 Allocation of Unassigned Fund Balance for the General Fund and Measure O. All motions passed unanimously with votes from Cindy Darling, Kevin Wilk, and Ron Cassano.

• Approved minutes of May 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council review and acceptance of FY25 Q4 Revenue & Expenditure Update (unanimous)
• Referred FY25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report to City Council for acceptance (unanimous)
• Recommended FY25 Allocation of Unassigned Fund Balance for consideration at Dec 16, 2025 City Council meeting (unanimous)

Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Design Review Commission's regular meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business
• Next meeting: December 17, 2025 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 special closed session at 4 p.m. to discuss potential litigation, followed by a regular meeting at 6 p.m. The regular meeting includes the annual reorganization, where the council will select a new mayor and mayor pro tem, and recognize former Mayor Gwen Regalia. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (1 potential case)
• Recognition of former Mayor Gwen Regalia
• Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
• Comments from outgoing Mayor Cindy Darling

The Walnut Creek City Council held a special closed session and a regular meeting on December 2, 2025. The only substantive decisions were the unanimous selections of Kevin Wilk as Mayor and Matt Francois as Mayor Pro Tem for 2026. The closed session on anticipated litigation resulted in no reportable action, and no other decisions were made.

• Elected Kevin Wilk as Mayor for 2026 (unanimous)
• Elected Matt Francois as Mayor Pro Tem for 2026 (unanimous)
• Closed session on anticipated litigation: no reportable action

PROS Commission Regular Meeting - CANCELLED

The Park, Recreation, and Open Space Commission regular meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2026, at 6:00 pm.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: February 2, 2026, 6:00 pm

Transportation Commission

The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission is meeting to review three transportation items: a shared mobility hub at the Walnut Creek BART station, a Downtown Curbside Management Plan, and pedestrian/bicycle improvements along Oakland Boulevard funded by a state grant. The commission is an advisory body to the City Council and will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Presentation of CCTA's Shared Mobility Hub plan at Walnut Creek BART station
• Downtown Curbside Management Plan presented for eventual City Council adoption
• Oakland Boulevard Multimodal Improvements Project funded by STIP grant
• Approval of minutes from July 17, 2025 meeting

The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt the Downtown Curbside Management Plan. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. Informational presentations were given on the Walnut Creek BART Station Shared Mobility Hub and the Oakland Boulevard Multimodal Improvements Project, but no formal action was taken on those items.

• Recommended City Council adopt Downtown Curbside Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 17, 2025 (unanimous)

Design Review Commission Meeting

The Design Review Commission will hold a public hearing on the Sunnyvale SFR Development, an 8-lot single-family project on a 0.93-acre lot at 1725 Sunnyvale Avenue. The applicant is seeking a recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding the site plan, architecture, colors, materials, and landscaping, along with waivers under the State Density Bonus Law. The project includes one affordable unit and requires tree removal permits for highly protected trees. The Commission will provide input but final approval rests with the Planning Commission at a later date.

• Public hearing on Sunnyvale SFR Development (Application No. Y25-048) at 1725 Sunnyvale Avenue
• Review of 8-lot single-family development on 0.93-acre lot
• Evaluation of one affordable unit and State Density Bonus Law waivers
• Assessment of Tree Removal Permits for California Black Walnut and Coast Live Oak
• Recommendation to Planning Commission on site plan, architecture, and landscaping

City Council Special Meeting 3:30pm/ Concurrent Meetings: City Council (Regular) and Walnut Creek Joint Powers Financing Authority (Special)

The Walnut Creek City Council, meeting jointly with the Joint Powers Financing Authority, will consider awarding a $51.6 million construction contract for the New Aquatic and Community Center at Heather Farm Park and authorizing lease revenue bonds to fund part of the project. The consent calendar includes adoption of ordinances on residential care facilities and a gasoline-powered leaf blower ban, plus contracts for public art, EV fleet electrification, and police equipment. A public hearing will also consider adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code with local amendments.

• Award contract 25-03 for New Aquatic and Community Center Phase 2 to Lathrop Construction, $51,578,000 (total $56,728,000 with contingency)
• Authorize lease revenue bonds for Aquatic and Community Center at Heather Farm Park
• Adopt ordinance banning gasoline-powered leaf blowers (Title 5, Chapter 9)
• Adopt ordinance amending zoning for residential care facilities and ADU regulations (Title 10, Chapter 2)
• Approve $342,928 contract extension with Axon for tasers, drones, body cameras, and digital evidence storage

The City Council awarded the $51.6M construction contract for the New Aquatic and Community Center at Heather Farm Park, approved a $60M lease revenue bond issuance to fund the project, and adopted the 2025 California Building Standards Code. The council also approved a ban on gasoline-powered leaf blowers effective April 1, 2026, and adjusted CCW permit fees. All votes were unanimous.

• Awarded Contract 25-03 for New Aquatic and Community Center Phase 2 to Lathrop Construction, $51,578,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-57 authorizing $60M lease revenue bonds for the Aquatic and Community Center (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-58 creating Heather Farm Aquatic and Community Bond fund, appropriating $55M and $9.877M from Measure O reserve (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2254 adopting 2025 California Building Standards Code with amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2253 banning gasoline-powered leaf blowers, effective April 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-56 amending CCW permit fee to align with county agencies (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items including $237K public art contract, $342,928 Axon contract extension, and $289,110 garage repairs (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two projects: a continued application for a food truck and outdoor seating at Retro Junkie, and a new 87-unit 100% affordable housing development at 150-170 Sierra Drive. The Commission will also handle routine consent calendar items and public communications.

• Retro Junkie: Special Use Permit for food truck and Design Review for 1,250 sq ft outdoor space with fencing at 2112 N. Main St.
• Sierra Garden: 87-unit affordable housing project, demolition of existing 29-unit complex, removal of 4 trees, work within driplines of 8 trees.
• Sierra Garden: Request for density bonus incentives, concessions, and 4 waivers from City development standards.
• Both projects are CEQA-exempt (Sections 15301 and 15332).

Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Design Review Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 1666 North Main Street.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business to conduct
• Next meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025

City Council Special Meeting 3:45pm/ Regular Meeting at 6 pm

The Walnut Creek City Council held a special meeting to reappoint various commission members, followed by a regular meeting where they approved several contracts and introduced new ordinances. Key decisions included authorizing a five-year beverage concession agreement for the Lesher Center and amending zoning codes to implement housing element updates. The council also introduced an ordinance prohibiting the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers.

• Authorization of a five-year agreement with Beyond the Border for Lesher Center concessions, not to exceed $750,000
• Introduction of an ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 2 (Zoning) to implement 2023-2031 Housing Element Program H-3.H regarding residential care facilities
• Introduction of an ordinance prohibiting the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers
• Approval of Master Consultant Agreements with five firms for surveying services, not to exceed $150,000 each
• Authorization of Amendment No. 1 to the Verde Design, Inc. contract for Heather Farm Park Synthetic Turf Sports Field, totaling $449,550

The Walnut Creek City Council unanimously introduced ordinances to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code and to prohibit gasoline-powered leaf blowers, with the ban effective April 1, 2026. It also introduced zoning amendments to allow residential care facilities in more zones and clarify ADU rules. All actions were unanimous (5-0).

• Reappointed 10 commissioners/board members to 4-year terms (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including $150K surveyor contracts and $21K Heather Farm turf project amendment (5-0)
• Authorized 5-year Lesher Center concession agreement with Beyond the Border, up to $750K (5-0)
• Authorized lease with Heather Farm Garden Association at 1540 Marchbanks Drive (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance adopting 2025 California Building Standards Code with local amendments (5-0)
• Introduced zoning amendments for residential care facilities and ADU clarifications (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance banning gasoline-powered leaf blowers, effective April 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Received council input on sign ordinance update; no formal action

Mayor/Chairs Standing Committee Special Meeting at 7:30 am

The Mayor/Chairs Standing Committee will meet to receive quarterly updates from city commission chairs, countywide commission representatives, city staff, and the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem on actions taken since April 2025. This is an informational meeting; no action will be taken. The agenda includes approval of minutes and public comment limited to agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2025 meeting
• Updates on 2025-2027 Budget adoption
• Updates on 2025-2026 City Council Priorities
• Update on Aquatic and Community Center project – Phase 1
• Update on Boundary Oak driving range upgrades

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business to conduct
• Next regular meeting: November 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Design Review Commission Special Meeting

The Design Review Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed three-level Porsche dealership at 2717 N. Main Street, 1530 2nd Avenue, and 1510 2nd Avenue. The project includes demolition of existing structures, merging three parcels into a 2.38-acre site, a Planned Development rezone, tree removals, new landscaping, and signage. The Commission will provide input on architecture and landscape design; final approval requires Planning Commission and City Council action. The agenda also includes adoption of the 2026 Commission and Council calendar.

• Porsche dealership: new three-level facility, demolition of existing structures, merger of three parcels into 2.38-acre site
• Planned Development (PD) rezone to allow deviations to land use and development standards
• Tree removal permit and new landscaping
• Sign ordinance exception for new signage
• Adoption of proposed 2026 Commission and Council calendar

City Council Special Meeting 5pm (Closed Session)/ Regular Meeting at 6 pm (Amended)

The Walnut Creek City Council will hold a closed session to discuss lease terms for the Heather Farm Garden Center property at 1540 Marchbanks Drive, then a regular meeting to consider a comment letter on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Transit Oriented Communities policy and to provide direction on the city's E-Bike Safety Action Plan. The council will also accept completion of two public works projects and issue several proclamations.

• Closed session: real property negotiation for 1540 Marchbanks Drive lease with Heather Farm Garden Center
• Consideration of comment letter to MTC on Transit Oriented Communities policy
• Consideration and direction on E-Bike Safety Action Plan
• Acceptance of Tice Valley Park Sport Field Lighting project (Contract 24-05)
• Acceptance of Trinity Avenue and Oakland Boulevard Bike Improvement project (Contract 24-08)

The City Council authorized a 5-0 settlement agreement with Heather Farm Garden Center and directed staff to bring back a lease agreement for public input at the next meeting. The council also approved a comment letter to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission on its Transit Oriented Communities Policy, and accepted completion of two construction projects. No formal action was taken on the E-Bike Safety Action Plan, which was discussed only.

• Authorized settlement agreement with Heather Farm Garden Center (5-0)
• Approved transmittal of comment letter to MTC on Transit Oriented Communities Policy (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, warrants, and project completions (5-0)
• Accepted Tice Valley Park Sport Field Lighting project as complete
• Accepted Trinity Avenue and Oakland Boulevard Bike Improvement project as complete
• Adopted Red Ribbon Week proclamation (Oct 23-31, 2025)

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Walnut Creek Arts Commission will consider approving four mural renderings, sites, and budgets under the Mural Grant Program, and discuss next steps for the Heather Farm Park Aquatic and Community Center public art project after artist changes. The meeting also includes consent items such as minutes, the 2026 meeting schedule, and annual reports for the Lesher Center and Public Art program.

• Consideration of four mural sites, concept illustrations, and budget allocations for the Mural Grant Program
• Discussion of next steps for Heather Farm Park Aquatic and Community Center Public Art Project following artist changes
• Approval of Arts Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2025
• Adoption of 2026 Arts Commission Regular Meeting Schedule
• Receipt of Lesher Center for the Arts/Center Rep/Bedford Gallery Annual Report - FY2025 and Public Art Annual Report - FY2025

The Walnut Creek Arts Commission approved the proposed mural sites, concept illustrations, and $30K budget allocations for four mural renderings under the Mural Grant Program (4-1, with Commissioner Dresser dissenting). The commission also approved returning to the remaining top 8 semi-finalists from the Heather Farm Park Aquatic and Community Center public art RFP to submit new concepts (4-1, with Commissioner Klauber dissenting). The consent calendar, including minutes, the 2026 meeting schedule, annual reports, and liaison appointments, was approved unanimously.

• Approved $30K budget for four mural renderings (4-1)
• Approved returning to top 8 semi-finalists for Heather Farm Park public art project (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar including FY2025 annual reports and 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)

Design Review Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Design Review Commission's regular meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025, has been cancelled because a quorum was not present. No items were discussed or decided. The next meetings are scheduled for October 22 and November 5, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Next special meeting: October 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
• Next regular meeting: November 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a citywide zoning text amendment to update residential care facility regulations to comply with state law and the 2023-2031 Housing Element. The commission will also consider a 2-year extension for a new single-family home at 2109 Overlook Drive and note that the Retro Junkie food truck application has been continued to November 13, 2025. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting the 2026 calendar and public comments.

• Zoning text amendment for residential care facilities (citywide)
• 2-year extension for new 2,922 sq ft home at 2109 Overlook Drive
• Retro Junkie food truck and outdoor space at 2112 N. Main St. continued to Nov 13
• Adoption of proposed 2026 Commission and Council Calendar

City Council Special Meeting (Closed Session) at 5 pm/Concurrent Meetings: City Council (Regular) and Parking Authority (Special) at 6 pm.

The Walnut Creek City Council and Parking Authority held concurrent meetings to approve several major funding and contract items. Key decisions included authorizing a $9.2 million grant application for the Oakland Boulevard Multimodal Improvements Project and establishing a Joint Powers Authority for the Heather Farm Project. The council also approved contracts for pool chemicals and homeless services, and considered the framework for the General Plan update.

• Authorization to apply for $9,200,000 in MTC funding for the Oakland Boulevard Multimodal Improvements Project
• Resolution establishing the Walnut Creek Joint Powers Authority and declaring intent to reimburse Heather Farm Project expenditures from lease revenue bonds
• Approval of three Community Grant Program contracts totaling $595,512 for homeless services (Trinity Center and Contra Costa County Health)
• Authorization of five-year pool chemical supply agreements with Lincoln Aquatics ($1,031,941) and NorthStar Chemical ($167,347)
• Consideration and direction on the Request for Proposal framework for the General Plan Update

The City Council approved a $1.4 million appropriation for the Treat Boulevard Corridor Improvements Project and authorized a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with Contra Costa County, including a letter expressing concerns about lane configuration. It also established the Walnut Creek Joint Powers Financing Authority to support the Heather Farm Aquatic and Community Center project. Several consent items were approved, including homeless services funding and a $9.2 million grant application for Oakland Boulevard improvements.

• Approved Resolution 25-53 for Treat Blvd project with $1.4M appropriation (4-0-1, DeVinney abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 25-54 establishing Walnut Creek Joint Powers Financing Authority (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-55 declaring intent to reimburse bond expenditures for Heather Farm project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-50 for homeless services funding, including $595,512 in contracts (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-51 to apply for $9.2M MTC grant for Oakland Blvd improvements (5-0)
• Authorized $1,031,941 pool chemicals contract with Lincoln Aquatics (5-0)
• Authorized $85,000 annual forensic services agreement with Contra Costa County Sheriff (5-0)
• Accepted Shadelands PBID Annual Report for FY 2024-2025 (5-0)

PROS Commission Regular Meeting

The Park, Recreation, and Open Space Commission will consider recommending an ordinance to prohibit drones without a city permit and will discuss replacing playground equipment at Civic Park and Walden Park. The consent calendar includes approving June minutes and receiving annual reports on aquatics, tennis, and summer camps. The meeting is routine with no public hearings scheduled.

• Recommend ordinance to prohibit unmanned aircraft (drones) absent a city permit
• Playground equipment replacement project at Civic Park and Walden Park
• Approve minutes of June 2, 2025 meeting
• Receive and file Aquatics Annual Report FY 2025
• Receive and file Tennis Annual Report Calendar Year 2024

The PROS Commission approved the consent calendar unanimously, which included meeting minutes and annual reports. They recommended staff bring a draft ordinance prohibiting drones in city parks without a permit to the City Council, and provided feedback on playground equipment replacement designs for Civic and Walden Parks. No final decisions were made on these two items.

• Approved consent calendar including June 2, 2025 minutes and annual reports (unanimous)
• Recommended drone ordinance to City Council (no vote)
• Provided feedback on playground equipment replacement project (no vote)

Joint Special Planning Commission and Design Review Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission and Design Review Commission are holding a joint special meeting. The main agenda item is a training presentation by the City Attorney's Office on new CEQA exemptions created by AB 130 and SB 131. No public hearings or decision items are listed; the meeting is primarily for informational training and routine administrative matters.

• Training on new CEQA exemptions under AB 130/SB 131
• Public comments limited to agenda items
• Remote participation requests under AB 2449
• Commissioner and staff reports/announcements

Transportation Commission - Canceled

The Transportation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for November 20, 2025. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled for September 18, 2025
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025

The Transportation Commission Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025, was canceled. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2025.

Design Review Commission Meeting

The Design Review Commission will hold a public hearing to provide advisory comments on the proposed Mt. Diablo Mixed Use Development at 2094 Mt. Diablo Blvd. The project includes demolition of existing buildings, a seven-story building with 74 units, ground-floor commercial space, a childcare facility, and a tree dripline permit. The commission's comments will inform the Planning Commission's future decision on design review, the dripline permit, and the density bonus request.

• Public hearing on Mt. Diablo Mixed Use Development (Application Y24-040) at 2094 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
• Proposed 7-story, 74-unit building with 3,013 sq ft commercial space and 861 sq ft childcare facility
• Tree Dripline Encroachment Permit for work within driplines of six off-site trees
• Density bonus with 8 affordable units, 2 concessions, and 10 waivers under SB 330
• CEQA exemption under Section 15332 (Infill Project)

City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm

The Walnut Creek City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. The agenda includes adoption of an ordinance to rezone 1200 Rossmoor Parkway, approval of the city's annual federal housing report, and information updates on bond financing for the new aquatic facility and community center at Heather Farm Park, as well as on 2025-2026 council priorities. The meeting also includes routine consent items such as minutes, warrant registers, and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Adoption of ordinance rezoning 1200 Rossmoor Parkway from PD 1140 to P-D [TBD] (APN: 186-030-056)
• Approval of resolution for FY 2025 CAPER and submission to HUD for CDBG program
• Information update on bond financing for new aquatic facility and community center at Heather Farm Park
• Update on 2025 and 2026 City Council priorities
• Approval of calendar year 2026 City Council meeting schedule

The Walnut Creek City Council approved the consent calendar unanimously, which included adopting Ordinance No. 2251 to rezone 1200 Rossmoor Parkway, adopting Resolution No. 25-49 for the FY 2025 CAPER, and approving the 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting also included informational updates on bond financing for the aquatic facility and on city council priorities, with no formal action taken on those items.

• Approved consent calendar unanimously (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2251 rezoning 1200 Rossmoor Parkway
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-49 approving FY 2025 CAPER
• Approved 2026 City Council meeting schedule
• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025
• Accepted warrant registers and payroll transfers

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to build a new 4,320 square-foot community center at 1755 Sunnyvale Avenue. The project requires three conditional use permits and design review approval. The meeting also includes routine items such as consent calendar, public communications, and commissioner reports.

• Public hearing for Taiwanese American Culture Center of East Bay (Application Y24-077) at 1755 Sunnyvale Avenue
• New 4,320 sq ft single-story community center with after-school program and continued Sunday church services
• Three Conditional Use Permits: cultural institution, expanded religious assembly, after-school program
• Design Review approval for the new community center
• CEQA exemption under Sections 15301 and 15332

Housing and Community Development Committee Special Meeting

The Housing and Community Development Committee will discuss considerations for releasing the FY26 Affordable Housing Request for Proposals and review the Housing Element quarterly update for the period ending September 30, 2025. The meeting also includes approval of the June 3, 2025 minutes and public comment limited to agenda items.

• Review of considerations for release of FY26 Affordable Housing RFP
• Review of Housing Element quarterly update for period ending September 30, 2025
• Approval of minutes from June 3, 2025
• Attachment: Crisis and Homeless Response Protocol
• Attachment: Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Resolution 25-43

Design Review Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Design Review Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a request to amend the Olympia Place Master Sign Program at 1601 Mt. Diablo Blvd., and a proposal to redevelop 150-170 Sierra Drive into an 87-unit affordable housing complex. The commission will also consider consent calendar items and receive public comments on non-agenda matters.

• Public hearing on Olympia Place Master Sign Program amendment (Y25-053) to update signage at six tenant spaces at 1601 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
• Public hearing on Sierra Garden Multifamily Residential Affordable Apartments (Y24-073) to redevelop 29-unit complex into 87 affordable units at 150-170 Sierra Drive, including demolition, new construction, and removal of four trees.
• Sierra Garden project requests concessions and four waivers under State Density Bonus Law; DRC will provide advisory comments to Planning Commission.
• Both projects are CEQA-exempt (Sections 15301 and 15332).
• Consent calendar and public communications items are on the agenda.

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

The Walnut Creek City Council will hold a special meeting at 4pm for a study session on draft recommendations from the Curb Management Plan, followed by a regular meeting at 6pm. The regular meeting includes a public hearing on rezoning 1200 Rossmoor Parkway from office to general retail with a planned development zone, and another on a CDBG annual action plan amendment. The council will also consider a $290,720 contract for process improvement training and several consent items, including a trail crossing contract and agreements for senior services.

• Study session on Curb Management Plan draft recommendations
• Public hearing: Rezone 1200 Rossmoor Parkway from Office to General Retail with new P-D zone
• Public hearing: Approve FY 2024-2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment
• Authorize $290,720 agreement with Partners in Public Innovation for lean training
• Award $147,391 contract (plus $25,000 contingency) to DC Electric for 2025 Trail Crossing Improvements

The City Council unanimously approved a consent calendar including a $172,391 trail crossing contract, a $450,000 scenic fabrication agreement, and other routine items. In separate actions, the Council authorized a $290,720 agreement with Partners in Public Innovation for development services training, adopted resolutions for the 1200 Rossmoor Parkway rezoning and General Plan amendment, and approved the FY 2024-2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan substantial amendment. The special meeting included only a study session on the Downtown Curb Management Plan with no formal action.

• Approved consent calendar including $172,391 trail crossing contract (5-0)
• Authorized $290,720 agreement with Partners in Public Innovation for development services training (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-46 approving Mitigated Negative Declaration for 1200 Rossmoor Parkway (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-47 amending General Plan for 1200 Rossmoor Parkway (5-0)
• Introduced Planned Development Ordinance to rezone 1200 Rossmoor Parkway (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-48 approving CDBG Annual Action Plan substantial amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including $450,000 scenic fabrication agreement and $172,391 trail contract (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider final design review and a tree removal permit for a proposed 82,592-square-foot Toyota dealership at 2150 N. Broadway and 1275 Pine Street. The project includes merging two parcels, constructing a two-story building with rooftop parking, and removing four palm trees. The commission will also handle routine consent calendar items and public communications.

• Final Design Review for Toyota of Walnut Creek dealership (82,592 sq ft, two-story) at 2150 N. Broadway and 1275 Pine Street
• Tree Removal Permit to remove four palm trees
• Project includes demolition of existing buildings, new landscaping, signage, and 293 parking spaces (110 for inventory)
• CEQA exemption under Section 15332 (Infill Project)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a two-year extension for the Walden Garden Townhomes project, a conditional use permit for a Skyzone Trampoline Park, and a General Plan Amendment and rezone for 1200 Rossmoor Parkway. The Commission will also consider consent calendar items and public communications.

• Walden Garden Townhomes: 2-year extension for Design Review and Tentative Map 9546 at 1394 Walden Road (8 condominium units)
• Skyzone Trampoline Park: Conditional Use Permit for 27,451 sq. ft. indoor trampoline park at 2800 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Building B
• 1200 Rossmoor Parkway: General Plan Amendment from Office to General Retail and rezone from PD-1140 to new Planned Development
• CEQA: Categorical Exemption for Walden Garden, Exempt for Skyzone, Mitigated Negative Declaration for Rossmoor Parkway

Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Design Review Commission's regular meeting scheduled for August 6, 2025, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business
• Next meeting: August 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm

The Walnut Creek City Council met on August 5, 2025, to approve routine administrative items and adopt a zoning ordinance amendment required by state housing laws. The body also authorized two engineering and software contracts totaling approximately $365,000 for road and permitting infrastructure projects. The meeting concluded with an adjournment in memoriam of Jake Larson.

• Adoption of ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code (Zoning) to comply with State Housing Laws
• Authorization of one-year agreement with Accela for development services permitting system enhancements, not to exceed $154,781.86
• Authorization of Consultant Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates for Ygnacio Valley Road Fiber Optic improvements, $210,387
• Acceptance of work for Contract 24-12, Ygnacio Valley Road Base Failure Repairs & Restriping project
• Confirmation of appointment of Schuyler Schwartz and Isabell Thevessen as Assistant City Attorneys

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including a zoning ordinance update for state housing law compliance, a five-year MOU with the Community Arts Foundation, and a $210,387 engineering design contract for fiber optic improvements on Ygnacio Valley Road. All votes were unanimous. The meeting adjourned in memory of Jake Larson.

• Approved consent calendar items 2a-c, 2e, 2g-h (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2250 amending zoning code for state housing law compliance (5-0)
• Authorized $154,781.86 one-year agreement with Accela for permitting system enhancement (5-0)
• Accepted Ygnacio Valley Road Base Failure Repairs & Restriping as complete (5-0)
• Confirmed appointments of Schuyler Schwartz and Isabell Thevessen as Assistant City Attorneys (5-0)
• Authorized five-year MOU with Community Arts Foundation for Center for Community Arts support (5-0)
• Authorized $210,387 consultant agreement with Kimley-Horn for fiber optic network design (5-0)

PROS Commission Regular Meeting - CANCELLED

The Park, Recreation, and Open Space Commission regular meeting scheduled for August 4, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. No agenda items were discussed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: October 6, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 24, 2025, has been cancelled. Two items on the agenda—Skyzone Trampoline Park (Conditional Use Permit, Application No. Y25-004) and Walden Garden Townhomes (2-Year Extension, Design Review and Tentative Subdivision, Application No. Y20-052)—will be continued to the next regular meeting on August 14, 2025.

• Skyzone Trampoline Park – Conditional Use Permit (Application No. Y25-004) continued to Aug. 14
• Walden Garden Townhomes – 2-Year Extension, Design Review and Tentative Subdivision (Application No. Y20-052) continued to Aug. 14

Arts Commission Regular Meeting - CANCELLED

The Walnut Creek Arts Commission regular meeting scheduled for July 21, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Transportation Commission

The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission will consider the Treat Boulevard Bicycle Project, which would add separated bikeways and safety improvements, and hear an update on the Downtown Curbside Management Plan draft recommendations. The commission will also select a representative to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority Citizen Advisory Committee. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public communications.

• Treat Boulevard Bicycle Project: Class IV separated bikeways between Jones Road and North Main Street
• Downtown Curbside Management Plan draft recommendations (third of four-part series)
• Appointment of commissioner to Contra Costa Transportation Authority Citizen Advisory Committee
• Approval of May 15, 2025 meeting minutes

The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission held a regular meeting on July 17, 2025, with all commissioners present except Robert Rees. They approved the May 15, 2025 minutes, continued Commissioner Jared Asch's appointment to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority Citizen Advisory Committee through March 2026, and discussed the Treat Boulevard Bicycle Project and Downtown Curbside Management Plan draft recommendations without taking action on those items.

• Approved minutes of May 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Commissioner Asch's appointment to CCTA CAC through March 2026 (unanimous)

Design Review Commission Meeting

The Design Review Commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to John Muir's Master Sign Program at 177 La Casa Via, proposing a new skyline sign (over 25 feet) at the Hofmann Cancer Center building. The commission will also consider adopting meeting minutes from three prior dates. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, public communications, and commissioner reports.

• Public hearing on John Muir Master Sign Program Amendment (Application Y25-031) for a new skyline sign at Hofmann Cancer Center, 177 La Casa Via
• CEQA exemption under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
• Consent calendar: adoption of meeting minutes from September 4, November 20, and December 4, 2024
• Public comments accepted in-person or in writing; written comments due by 4:00 p.m. before the meeting

City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm

The Walnut Creek City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment to comply with state housing laws and a related General Plan amendment, followed by consideration of guidelines for downtown outdoor dining structures. The consent calendar includes several resolutions, contracts, and appointments, including a $1.6 million property purchase and contracts for sound system and pedestrian crossing improvements.

• Public hearing: Ordinance amending Title 10 (Zoning) to comply with state housing laws, plus General Plan amendment removing Policy 9.3
• Resolution approving Purchase and Sale Agreement for 900 Homestead Avenue for $1.6 million
• Award contract 24-06 to EDIM Group Inc. for Hofmann Sound System Replacements, $375,733 total
• Award contract 25-04 to DC Electric for 2025 Unsignalized Pedestrian Crossing Improvements, $562,447 base bid
• Resolution approving Debt Policy and adoption of 2024 Contra Costa County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

The City Council unanimously introduced an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to comply with state housing laws and adopted a General Plan amendment removing Policy 9.3. The Council also approved the Downtown PODS Incentive Program guidelines, several contracts, and various resolutions. A motion to agendize a discussion on parking space rental fees failed due to lack of a second.

• Introduced ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance for state housing law compliance (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-43 approving General Plan amendment to remove Policy 9.3 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-44 approving Downtown PODS Incentive Program Guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved $1.6M purchase of 900 Homestead Avenue (Resolution 25-35, unanimous)
• Awarded contract for Hofmann Sound System Replacements to EDIM Group Inc. for $375,733 (unanimous)
• Awarded contract for Unsignalized Pedestrian Crossing Improvements to DC Electric for $562,447 (unanimous)
• Authorized crossing guard services agreement with Crossing Guard Services, LLC up to $527,483 (unanimous)
• Motion to agendize parking space rental fee discussion failed (no second)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a Conditional Use Permit for Elia Restaurant at 1520 Locust Street to extend alcohol sales until 12:00 a.m. and consumption until 12:30 a.m., and a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review for a new 1,495-square-foot Taco Bell with drive-thru at 1960 Tice Valley Blvd. in the Rossmoor Shopping Center. The commission will also handle routine consent calendar items and public communications.

• Elia Restaurant CUP (Y25-007) to extend alcohol service to 12:00 a.m. and consumption to 12:30 a.m. daily
• Taco Bell drive-thru (Y24-071) at 1960 Tice Valley Blvd., 1,495 sq ft, with outdoor seating and signage
• CEQA: Categorical Exemption for Elia; Mitigated Negative Declaration (2016) and Section 15303 exemption for Taco Bell
• Public comments accepted in-person or by mail/email until 4:00 p.m. before meeting
• Appeals of decisions due within 10 calendar days to City Clerk

Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Design Review Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 1666 North Main Street.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business
• Next regular meeting: July 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a two-year extension for the previously approved 254-unit senior housing and 136-bed care facility at 2800 Mitchell Drive, a citywide zoning and General Plan amendment to comply with state housing law, and a five-unit townhome development at 15 Holcomb Court. The Commission will also handle routine consent calendar items and public communications.

• Two-year extension of Design Review for 254-unit senior housing and 136-bed care facility at 2800 Mitchell Drive (Oakmont of Shadelands), extending approval to August 5, 2027
• General Plan and Zoning Text Amendment citywide to comply with state housing law and remove outdated growth management policy
• New five-unit townhome development at 15 Holcomb Court, including tentative map and variance for ADA parking encroachment into front setback
• CEQA recommendations: Mitigated Negative Declaration for Oakmont, statutory exemption for zoning amendment, categorical exemption for Holcomb Court

Design Review Commission Meeting

The Design Review Commission will hold a public hearing to gather input on the Mitchell Townhomes project, a 422-unit townhouse development proposed under the Housing Accountability Act and Builder's Remedy. The project includes demolition of existing offices, tree removals, and a density bonus with 55 affordable units. The Commission will also consider a new Master Sign Program for the Alpine Square office building. The meeting includes routine consent calendar, public communications, and commissioner reports.

• Mitchell Townhomes: 422-unit townhouse development at 2775–2855 Mitchell Drive, 2730–2880 Shadelands Drive, and part of 2125 Oak Grove Road; includes demolition, tree removals, and density bonus with 55 affordable units
• Alpine Square Master Sign Program: new sign program for 1777 Botelho Drive, including two skyline/freeway signs visible from I-680
• Public hearing on Mitchell Townhomes includes Design Review, Tentative Map, Density Bonus, and Tree Removals
• CEQA: EIR under process for Mitchell Townhomes; Alpine Square is exempt under Section 15301

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

The Walnut Creek City Council will hold 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 a public hearing to adopt the two-year operating and capital budgets, master fee schedule, and annual appropriations limit, along with other items like the Tourism Business Improvement District assessment and the CDBG Consolidated Plan. The consent calendar includes contracts for building automation, arborist services, license plate readers, and a major aquatic center project.

• Adopt FY26 & FY27 operating and capital budgets, master fee schedule, and appropriations limit
• Approve annual assessment for Walnut Creek Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) for FY26
• Approve 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan and 2025-26 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant
• Award contract for New Aquatic and Community Center Phase 1 (Heather Farm Pond) to Carone & Company for $1,992,010 plus $300,000 contingency
• Authorize $161,600 two-year agreement with Flock Safety for ALPR cameras

The City Council unanimously adopted the FY2026-27 operating and capital budgets totaling $346.21 million, along with the master fee schedule and related resolutions. They also approved the annual TBID assessment, the CDBG 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan, and numerous consent items including a $2.29M aquatic center contract and a Flock Safety ALPR camera agreement. The closed session resulted in positive performance evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney.

• Adopted FY26-27 operating and capital budgets, fee schedule, appropriations limit, and reappropriation resolution (5-0)
• Approved $2,292,010 contract for Heather Farm Pond modifications (5-0)
• Authorized $161,600 Flock Safety ALPR camera subscription (5-0)
• Approved TBID annual assessment for FY2026 (5-0)
• Adopted CDBG 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan and FY26 Action Plan (5-0)
• Authorized license agreement with Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek (5-0)
• Approved salary and wage plan effective June 22, 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized $400,000 reimbursement to Contra Costa County for pavement work (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for June 12, 2025, has been cancelled because a quorum of commissioners was not present. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Next regular meeting: June 26, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Design Review Commission Meeting

The Design Review Commission will hold public hearings on two projects: a proposed Taco Bell drive-thru at Rossmoor Shopping Center and a new Toyota dealership on N. Broadway. The Commission will provide input and recommendations to the Planning Commission, which will make final decisions. The agenda also includes routine items like consent calendar and public communications.

• Taco Bell drive-thru at 1960 Tice Valley Blvd: 1,495 sq ft restaurant, 2 tree removals, requires two conditional use permits
• Toyota dealership at 2150 N. Broadway and 1275 Pine St: 82,592 sq ft, two-story, 290 parking stalls (127 for inventory), demolition of existing buildings
• Both projects are exempt from CEQA (Sections 15303 and 15332 respectively)
• Public comments accepted in-person or in writing; written comments due by 4:00 p.m. for this meeting

City Council Special Meeting 3pm- Closed Session/ City Council Special Meeting 3:30pm/ Regular Meeting at 6 pm

The Walnut Creek City Council is holding a special closed session and regular meeting on June 3, 2025. The regular meeting includes public hearings on revenue bonds for the Viamonte project and on job vacancies, plus consideration of the proposed FY2026-27 operating budget and master fee schedule. The council will also vote on several consent items, including contracts for printing services, stage replacements, and plan check consulting.

• Public hearing on TEFRA revenue bonds for Sequoia Living Inc. Viamonte project
• Public hearing on job vacancies, recruitment, and retention for FY2025
• Consider FY2026-27 proposed operating budget and master fee schedule
• Award contract 25-01 for Lesher and Hofmann Stage Replacements to Rodan Builders Inc. for $633,503 (total $693,503)
• Authorize master consultant agreements for plan check services up to $715,000 each for seven firms

The Walnut Creek City Council held a special meeting to interview and appoint commission members, then a regular meeting approving consent items, resolutions, and budget direction. The most consequential action was approving a resolution supporting up to $165 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds for Sequoia Living's Viamonte senior facility. The council also directed adding $100,000 for an outdoor dining program and delaying a decision on Measure O funds.

• Approved Resolution 25-21 supporting $165M revenue bond for Viamonte project (5-0)
• Appointed Cherise Khaund and Brendan Moran to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Lorie Tinfow as alternate Library Commission representative (5-0)
• Re-opened Board of Appeals recruitment (5-0)
• Awarded $693,503 contract for Lesher and Hofmann Stage Replacements to Rodan Builders (5-0)
• Authorized $715,000 master agreements with 7 plan check consulting firms (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-20 listing SB1 road projects for FY 2025-26 (5-0)
• Directed $100,000 for outdoor dining incentive program and delayed Measure O decision (5-0)

Housing and Community Development Committee Special Meeting

The Housing and Community Development Committee will discuss and make funding recommendations for the Community Grant Program and the CDBG Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and receive an update on the MTC Transit Oriented Communities policy. The meeting also includes approval of the April 21, 2025 minutes and public comment limited to agenda items.

• Funding recommendations for Community Grant Program and CDBG Annual Action Plan FY 2025-2026
• Update on MTC Transit Oriented Communities policy, including draft scoring and weighting
• Approval of April 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Housing and Community Development Committee met on June 3, 2025, and discussed funding recommendations for the Community Grant Program and CDBG Annual Action Plan for FY 2025-2026, as well as an update on the MTC Transit Oriented Communities policy. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was for discussion only.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2025

PROS Commission Regular Meeting

The Park, Recreation, and Open Space Commission will consider recommending amendments to the municipal code on bicycles and skateboards, and receive an update on Walnut Creek parks and open space. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and commissioner reports.

• Recommend amendments to Municipal Code 11-1.516 (Bicycles and Skateboards)
• Walnut Creek Parks and Open Space Update
• Approval of April 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Commissioner report: parking concern at Civic Park during construction
• Commissioner report: invitation to volunteer with Walnut Creek Open Space Foundation

The PROS Commission approved the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. They discussed proposed amendments to the municipal code on bicycles and skateboards to address e-bikes and electric scooters, but took no formal action. Staff also presented an update on parks and open space projects, with no action taken.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 2 absent)
• Discussed e-bike/skateboard code amendments, no action
• Received parks and open space update, no action

Planning Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business to conduct
• Next regular meeting: Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Walnut Creek Design Review Commission's regular meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business

City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm with Closed Session to follow

The Walnut Creek City Council is meeting to consider consent items, including awarding $2 million in affordable housing funds, purchasing a software platform, and rejecting bids for a pedestrian crossing project. They will also discuss priorities for 2025-2026 and select applicants for commission appointments. A closed session on labor negotiations with police associations is scheduled.

• Award $1,000,000 to Habitat for Humanity for Esperanza Place Phase 2 and $1,000,000 conditionally to Resources for Community Development for Civic Crossing
• Authorize $120,569 consultant services agreement with TruePoint Solutions for G-Wiz software
• Reject bids for Contract 24-07, 2025 Unsignalized Pedestrian Crossing project; authorize new bids
• Increase informal bid limit for public construction from $200,000 to $220,000
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Police Officers Association and Police Management Association

The City Council unanimously approved consent calendar items, including awarding $1,000,000 to Habitat for Humanity for Esperanza Place Phase 2 and $1,000,000 conditionally to Resources for Community Development for Civic Crossing, with disbursement contingent on exhausting other funding options. The council also authorized a $120,569 software agreement with TruePoint Solutions, rejected bids for the 2025 Unsignalized Pedestrian Crossing project, and increased the informal bid limit for public construction contracts to $220,000. No formal action was taken on the 2025-2026 priorities scopes of work, which were discussed for input only.

• Approved $1M to Habitat for Humanity for Esperanza Place Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved $1M conditionally to Resources for Community Development for Civic Crossing (unanimous)
• Authorized $120,569 consultant agreement with TruePoint Solutions for G-Wiz software (unanimous)
• Rejected bids for 2025 Unsignalized Pedestrian Crossing project; authorized new bids (unanimous)
• Increased informal bid limit for public construction contracts from $200,000 to $220,000 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025, and accepted warrant registers (unanimous)
• Selected 8 Planning Commission interview candidates: Bartlett, Case, Guichard, Khaund, Ming, Moran, Rees, Wright (unanimous)
• Approved interviews for Board of Appeals and Library Commission applicants; reopened Design Review Commission recruitment (unanimous)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Walnut Creek Finance Committee will discuss the FY25 third-quarter revenue and expenditure update and the proposed FY26 & FY27 operating budget and master fee schedule. The meeting includes public comment on the fee schedule and approval of prior minutes.

• FY25 Q3 Revenue & Expenditure Update
• FY26 & FY27 Proposed Operating Budget and Master Fee Schedule
• Proposed Master Fee Schedule FY26 & 27
• Proposed Budget Balancing Actions
• General Fund and Measure O Reserves

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from April 16, 2025, and voted to provide feedback on the proposed FY26 & FY27 General Fund Operating Budget and Master Fee Schedule, referring the report to City Council. The committee also unanimously recommended that City Council review and accept the FY26 & FY27 Proposed Operating Budget and Master Fee Schedule. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of April 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Provided feedback on FY26 & FY27 General Fund Operating Budget and Master Fee Schedule, referred to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council review and accept FY26 & FY27 Proposed Operating Budget and Master Fee Schedule (unanimous)

Transportation Commission

The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar, a staff update on Bike to Wherever Day 2025, and the second of a three-part presentation on the Downtown Curbside Management Plan, focusing on stakeholder input received to date. The commission is an advisory body to the City Council and will also take public comments on non-agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2025
• Update on Bike to Wherever Day 2025
• Downtown Curbside Management Plan outreach update (second of three-part series)

The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission held a regular meeting on May 15, 2025, with Chair Samantha Caygill absent. The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. Staff provided updates on Bike to Wherever Day 2025 and the Downtown Curbside Management Plan outreach, but no formal action was taken on these items. Public comments were received from Michael Vecchio.

• Approved minutes of March 20, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business
• Next meeting: May 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Design Review Commission Meeting

The Design Review Commission will hold a public hearing to evaluate the design and architecture of a proposed single-story community center. The project includes an after-school program and requires three conditional use permits for a cultural institution, religious assembly, and the program. Staff will present the application, and the Commission will provide input before the Planning Commission makes the final decision.

• Design Review for 4,320 sq ft single-story Community Center at 1755 Sunnyvale Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for new Cultural Institution
• Conditional Use Permit to legalize existing non-conforming Religious Assembly
• Conditional Use Permit for after-school program operations
• Demolition of existing building at the eastern corner of the site

City Council Closed Session 4:30pm/ Concurrent Regular Meetings: City Council and Parking Authority at 6 pm

The Walnut Creek City Council will hold a closed session to discuss lease negotiations for 1540 Marchbanks Drive, then a regular meeting to consider the proposed FY2026 and FY2027 budget and the draft 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program. The consent calendar includes adopting a parking ordinance, renewing the police military equipment policy, and awarding a storm drain contract. The meeting also includes proclamations for heritage months and police week.

• Closed session: lease negotiations for 1540 Marchbanks Drive with Heather Farm Garden Center
• Adoption of ordinance amending Title 10 parking requirements
• Resolution accepting 2024 Police Military Equipment Report and renewing Policy 708
• Contract award to FJ&I Engineering for Sierra Strom Drain project, total $424,825
• Consultant agreement with Data Ticket for parking citation processing, up to $1 million over 5 years

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including adopting Ordinance No. 2249 amending parking requirements, accepting the Police Department's Military Equipment Report, and awarding a contract for the Sierra Storm Drain project. The council also authorized agreements for on-call engineering services and parking citation processing. No formal action was taken on the FY26-27 budget or the Capital Improvement Program, which will return on June 3.

• Approved consent calendar items 2a-d, 2g-h (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2249 amending parking requirements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-19 accepting police military equipment report (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract 24-11 for Sierra Storm Drain to FJ&I Engineering, total $424,825 (unanimous)
• Authorized master consultant agreements with 8 firms, $300,000 each (unanimous)
• Authorized Data Ticket contract for parking citation services, up to $1M over 5 years (unanimous)
• Accepted work on Boundary Oak Golf Course Driving Range Renovation (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider whether the proposed Ten-Year Capital Investment Program (2026-2035) conforms to the city's General Plan 2025. This is a required step before the City Council adopts the program. The meeting also includes routine consent calendar items, public communications, and commissioner reports.

• Public hearing on Ten-Year Capital Investment Program 2026-2035 conformance to General Plan (citywide)
• CEQA determination: action not a project under CEQA, no environmental impact
• Consent calendar for routine approvals
• Public comments accepted in-person or in writing
• Appeal rights: decisions appealable within 10 calendar days

City Council Special Meeting 9:00am

This is a special meeting of the Walnut Creek City Council focused on a governance workshop. The council will discuss the Council Handbook Appendix E, a procedural item with no specific decisions or public hearings listed. The meeting is largely administrative and does not include substantive policy actions.

• Governance workshop on Council Handbook Appendix E
• Public communications period
• Pledge of allegiance and roll call

The Walnut Creek City Council held a special meeting on April 22, 2025, as a governance workshop facilitated by the Institute of Local Government. The council discussed governance best practices, reviewed assessment themes, and reaffirmed the 2011 'Agreed Upon Norms for City Council-City Staff Interactions.' No formal action was taken; the meeting was informational only.

• Reaffirmed the 2011 Agreed Upon Norms for City Council-City Staff Interactions
• Held governance workshop with no formal action taken

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Walnut Creek Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, and consider proposed changes to FY 26/27 fees and charges for arts-related programs. The commission will also receive reports on public art projects and the Lesher Center strategic plan. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public communications.

• Election of Chair & Vice-Chair
• Consideration of proposed changes to FY 26/27 fees & charges for arts-related programs
• Public Art Projects Report
• Lesher Center Strategic Plan Update
• Approve minutes of January 27, 2025

The Arts Commission unanimously elected Vice-Chair Baltazar as Chair and Commissioner Magnani as Vice-Chair. It also unanimously accepted proposed changes to FY 26/27 fees and charges for arts-related programs as part of the budget process. The meeting was procedural with no other substantive decisions.

• Elected Vice-Chair Baltazar as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Magnani as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Accepted proposed FY 26/27 fees & charges for arts programs (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including January 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the proposed capital and operating budgets for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public communications, but the main focus is on the budget proposals. No public comments were received.

• Discussion of FY26 & FY27 Proposed Capital Budget
• Discussion of FY26 & FY27 Proposed Operating Budget
• Approval of minutes from February 27, 2025

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from February 27, 2025, and voted to recommend the FY26 and FY27 capital budget funding allocations to the City Council. The committee also unanimously voted to refer the proposed FY26 and FY27 operating budget to the Council for additional feedback. No public comments were received.

• Approved minutes of February 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended FY26 & FY27 capital budget funding allocations to City Council (unanimous)
• Referred FY26 & FY27 proposed operating budget to City Council for feedback (unanimous)

Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Walnut Creek Design Review Commission's regular meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business

City Council Special Meeting (Closed Session) 5:00pm/ Regular Meeting at 6 pm

The Walnut Creek City Council will hold a public hearing on the issuance of revenue bonds for a housing development at 699 Ygnacio Valley Road, and will consider introducing an ordinance updating off-street parking and transportation demand management provisions. The consent calendar includes accepting a $71,000 CDBG grant for Civic Park Community Center patio replacement, transferring about $789,878 in unused funds to the Traffic Impact Fee Fund, and accepting a grant of easement for emergency vehicle access at 2800 Mitchell Drive. A briefing on the Builder's Remedy process is also scheduled.

• Public hearing on TEFRA revenue bonds for RCD GP, LLC/YVR LP housing at 699 Ygnacio Valley Road
• Introduce ordinance amending off-street parking and transportation demand management provisions
• Accept $71,000 CDBG grant for Civic Park Community Center patio replacement
• Transfer approximately $789,878 in unused project funds to Traffic Impact Fee Fund
• Accept grant of easement for emergency vehicle access at 2800 Mitchell Drive

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 25-18 authorizing the California Municipal Finance Authority to issue up to $65 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds for the 93-unit affordable housing project at 699 Ygnacio Valley Road. The Council also introduced an ordinance to lower minimum parking requirements in the Multiple-Family Residential Zone, and received a briefing on the Builder's Remedy process. All consent calendar items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 25-18 authorizing $65M bond issuance for 699 Ygnacio Valley Road housing (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance lowering minimum parking requirements in Multiple-Family Residential Zone (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, warrants, and resolutions (5-0)
• Accepted Overlook Storm Drain project as complete and authorized Notice of Completion
• Accepted $71,000 CDBG for Civic Park Community Center patio replacement
• Transferred ~$789,878 unused project funds to Traffic Impact Fee Fund
• Adopted proclamation declaring April 2025 as Fair Housing Month
• Received Builder's Remedy process briefing (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Special Use Permit for a temporary MRI trailer at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, 2401 Shadelands Drive. The trailer would be placed in the parking lot for up to 12 months while the MRI suite is remodeled. The meeting also includes routine consent calendar items, public communications, and commissioner reports.

• Special Use Permit Y25-006 for temporary MRI trailer at 2401 Shadelands Drive, APN 143-040-091, for 12 months
• CEQA exemption recommended under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
• Public hearing on the MRI trailer project
• Consent calendar for routine approvals
• Public comments accepted in-person or in writing

PROS Commission Regular Meeting

The Park, Recreation, and Open Space Commission will consider proposed changes to FY26-27 recreation fees and charges, hear updates on unsanctioned trails and playground equipment replacement projects, and receive a presentation on the weed abatement program. The meeting also includes consent items and election of officers.

• Proposed changes to FY26-27 Recreation Fees & Charges (Master Fee Schedule update)
• Update on two unsanctioned trails in Open Space from Walnut Creek Trail Committee
• Playground equipment replacement project at Civic Park and Waldon Park
• Open Space Annual Weed Abatement Program presentation
• Facility Rentals Annual Report accepted

The PROS Commission held a regular meeting on April 7, 2025, and elected Commissioner Cooke as Chair and Commissioner Pinkstaff as Vice Chair for 2025-26. The commission approved the consent calendar, which included the February 3, 2025 meeting minutes and the Facility Rentals Annual Report. Presentations and discussions on the weed abatement program, recreation fee changes, trail committee updates, and playground equipment replacement were received, but no formal action was taken on these items.

• Elected Commissioner Cooke as Chair and Commissioner Pinkstaff as Vice Chair for 2025-26 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including February 3, 2025 minutes and Facility Rentals Annual Report (unanimous)

Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Design Review Commission's regular meeting scheduled for April 2, 2025, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business
• Next regular meeting: April 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

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

The Walnut Creek City Council will hold a special closed session at 4 p.m. to discuss three pending lawsuits, then reconvene at 6 p.m. for a regular meeting. The regular agenda includes public hearings to adopt annual assessments for two downtown business improvement districts, a discussion on parking ordinance updates based on a new study, and several consent items including a $157,302 contract for road design and a $725,962 slurry seal contract.

• Public hearing to levy FY2026 assessments for Downtown Walnut Creek BID and Downtown Walnut Creek South BID
• Consideration of parking ordinance update options based on Rightsize Parking Study data
• Contract with Consor Engineering for $157,302 for Ygnacio Valley Road Rehabilitation design (Oak Grove Road to City Limit)
• Award of Contract 24-14 for 2025 Slurry Seal project to Pavement Coatings Co. for $725,962 (total authorized $800,962)
• Agreement with Pemberley Productions for 'The Woman in Black' up to $187,500

The City Council directed staff to bring forward Policy Option C (Flexible Demand) as the recommended parking minimum policy for multifamily residential development, to be considered at a future public hearing. The council also approved several consent items, including a $725,962 slurry seal contract and a $157,302 consultant agreement for road design. A substitute motion to add guest parking to the option failed for lack of a second.

• Approved 2025 Slurry Seal contract to Pavement Coatings Co. for $725,962 plus $75,000 contingency (4-0)
• Authorized $157,302 consultant agreement with Consor Engineering for Ygnacio Valley Road design (consent)
• Authorized $187,500 agreement with Pemberley Productions for 'The Woman in Black' (3-1, Wilk no)
• Adopted Resolution 25-13 levying FY 2026 Downtown BID assessment (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-14 levying FY 2026 Downtown South BID assessment (4-0)
• Directed staff to bring Policy Option C (Flexible Demand) for parking minimums to public hearing (4-0)
• Substitute motion to include guest parking in Option C died without second
• Approved minutes, warrant registers, Lesher Center project completion, and investment report (consent)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to build a 12,309 sq. ft. pickleball facility at 1021 Stanley Dollar Drive, which requires design review and a tree removal permit for 8 trees, including 2 highly protected ones. The commission will also elect a chair and vice chair. The agenda includes standard consent calendar, public communications, and reports items.

• Public hearing on Rossmoor Pickleball Courts (Application Y23-053) at 1021 Stanley Dollar Drive
• Tree removal permit for 8 trees, including 2 highly protected trees
• CEQA exemption recommended under Section 15332 (Infill Exemption)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Appeals of decisions due within 10 calendar days

Transportation Commission

The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission is holding a regular meeting to consider several items, including electing a Chair and Vice Chair, reviewing preliminary findings from the Downtown Curbside Management Plan data collection, and making committee appointments. The agenda also includes approval of the January 16, 2025 minutes and public communications. The meeting is advisory to the City Council.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Downtown Curbside Management Plan – overview of strategies and preliminary data findings
• Commission Committee Appointments
• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2025

The Commission unanimously elected Samantha Caygill as Chair and Charles Kreling as Vice Chair. It also approved committee appointments, including continuing Commissioner Asch on the Contra Costa Transit Authority Citizens Advisory Committee and creating a new ad-hoc traffic safety committee. The Downtown Curbside Management Plan was presented for discussion only, with no formal action taken.

• Elected Samantha Caygill as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Charles Kreling as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Asch's continued service on Contra Costa Transit Authority Citizens Advisory Committee until August 2025 (unanimous)
• Dissolved Shared Mobility Working Group and created new ad-hoc traffic safety committee with Commissioners Patch and Rees (unanimous)

Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Design Review Commission's regular meeting scheduled for March 19, 2025, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business
• Next meeting: April 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Housing and Community Development Committee Special Meeting

The Housing and Community Development Committee will review the draft 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan priorities and goals, and discuss next steps. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from December 11, 2024, and public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Review draft 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan priorities and goals
• Compare with 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan priorities and goals
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024

City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm

The Walnut Creek City Council will consider approving the annual assessment reports and levies for the Downtown Walnut Creek Business Improvement District and Downtown Walnut Creek South Business Improvement District for FY 2024-2025, and set public hearings. The council will also consider adopting a resolution establishing a pension trust and reserve use policy. Several consent items include a Microsoft license agreement up to $720,000 over three years, acceptance of work for fiber optic and slurry seal projects, and a resolution on the stormwater utility fee.

• Approve BID and SBID assessment reports and set public hearings
• Adopt pension trust and reserve use policy
• Authorize Microsoft license agreement up to $720,000 over 3 years
• Accept work for Downtown Fiber Optic Network Phase 2 and transfer $73,888
• Accept work for 2024 Slurry Seal and transfer $92,096

The Walnut Creek City Council unanimously approved resolutions establishing a Pension Trust and Reserve Use Policy to manage rising pension costs, and approved the annual assessment reports for the Downtown and South Business Improvement Districts, setting public hearings for April 1, 2025. The council also approved consent items including a Microsoft license agreement, stormwater fee resolution, and project completions.

• Adopted Resolution 25-12 establishing Pension Trust and Reserve Use Policy (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 25-08 and 25-09 approving BID and SBID assessment reports (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 25-10 and 25-11 setting public hearings for BID/SBID assessments on April 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-07 requesting stormwater fee stay at $35/ERU for FY 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Microsoft license agreement up to $720,000 over three years (5-0)
• Accepted Downtown Fiber Optic Network Phase 2 project as complete, transferred $73,888 (5-0)
• Accepted 2024 Slurry Seal project as complete, transferred $92,096 to 2025 project (5-0)
• Appointed Heather Lurvey to Contra Costa County Library Commission (5-0)

Design Review Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Design Review Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed Master Sign Program for an existing commercial office building at 1904 Olympic Blvd. The proposal includes six ground-level tenant wall signs and three addressing number awning signs. The meeting also includes election of officers, adoption of minutes, and public comments.

• Public hearing on Master Sign Program for 1904 Olympic Blvd. (Application Y24-087)
• Proposed signs: six ground-level tenant wall signs and three addressing number awning signs
• CEQA exemption under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of meeting minutes from July 17, 2024

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

The Walnut Creek City Council is holding a special closed-session meeting at 4 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 6 p.m. on March 4, 2025. The regular meeting includes consent items such as accepting a $16,481 state tobacco grant for police enforcement, awarding a $611,935 contract for park court resurfacing, and approving the FY 2025 2nd Quarter Budget Update. The main discussion item is the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. The closed session covers litigation and negotiations for an equestrian center license agreement.

• 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (consideration)
• Resolution accepting $16,481 California DOJ Tobacco Grant for police enforcement
• Contract 24-10: Arbolado and Rudgear Parks Athletic Court Resurfacing to Vintage Contractors, Inc. for $611,935 total
• Acceptance of FY 2025 2nd Quarter Budget Update
• Closed session: litigation (Chuluunbat v. City) and real property negotiation for 390 N. San Carlos Drive (Equestrian Center license)

The Walnut Creek City Council held a special closed session and regular meeting on March 4, 2025. In the regular meeting, the council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including a $16,481 tobacco grant, a $611,935 contract for park court resurfacing, and the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. The council also authorized filing a petition for review in the Chuluunbat litigation during closed session.

• Approved consent calendar items 2a-2e unanimously (5-0)
• Approved final language for 2025-2026 Major City Goal on General Plan Update (5-0)
• Accepted 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and directed staff to forward to state (5-0)
• Authorized filing of Petition for Review in Chuluunbat v. City of Walnut Creek (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-05 accepting $16,481 tobacco grant from CA DOJ
• Awarded Contract 24-10 for Arbolado and Rudgear Parks court resurfacing to Vintage Contractors, Inc. for $611,935 total

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Haven SFR Development, a proposed 6-lot single-family subdivision at 1948 3rd Avenue. The project includes one affordable unit, 13 density bonus waivers, tree removal permits for 11 trees, and a tree dripline encroachment permit. The commission will also consider adopting the January 23, 2025 meeting minutes and hear general public comments.

• 6-lot single-family subdivision on 0.76-acre lot at 1948 3rd Avenue
• One affordable unit and 13 waivers under State Density Bonus Law
• Tree removal permits for 11 trees, including 3 Highly Protected
• Tree dripline encroachment permit and final design review
• CEQA exemption under Section 15332 (Infill Exemption)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Walnut Creek Finance Committee will meet to discuss a pension trust and reserve analysis and use policy, based on a staff report and general fund forecast scenarios. The committee will also approve minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting. Public comments are limited to agenda items.

• Discussion of Pension Trust and Reserve Analysis and Use Policy
• Review of General Fund Forecast Scenarios (Jan 2025)
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2025

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from February 18, 2025, and voted to refer the proposed Pension Trust and Reserve Use Policy to the City Council for review and adoption. The policy was presented by staff and an advisor, covering pension program overview, cost management strategies, and policy provisions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of February 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Referred Pension Trust and Reserve Use Policy to City Council (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting 11:30 am - State of the City Address

This special City Council meeting was held for the 2025 State of the City Address, where Mayor Darling answered questions from the Chamber of Commerce. No public comments were received, and no formal decisions were made. The meeting was posted as a quorum of councilmembers attended, per Brown Act requirements.

• 2025 State of the City Address moderated by Chamber Chair Elect Caitlin Sly
• Mayor Darling discussed city vision, priorities, and plans
• No public comments received
• Councilmember Silva absent due to League of California Cities meeting

The Walnut Creek City Council held a special meeting for the 2025 State of the City Address, moderated by Chamber Chair Elect Caitlin Sly with Mayor Darling. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only. No public comments were received, and the minutes were approved at the March 4, 2025 regular meeting.

• Approved minutes of this special meeting at the March 4, 2025 regular meeting
• No substantive decisions made during the special meeting

Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Design Review Commission's regular meeting scheduled for February 19, 2025, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business
• Next regular meeting: March 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Special Meeting 5pm/ Regular Meeting at 6 pm

The Walnut Creek City Council will hold a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations with police associations, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes consent items such as approving minutes, accepting warrant registers, and awarding a contract for the Lesher Cooling Tower Replacement. The main discussion item is the proposed 2025 legislative agenda.

• Closed session on labor negotiations with Police Officers Association and Police Management Association
• Resolution to apply for TDA Article 3 grant for 2025 Trail Crossing Improvements Project
• Acceptance of grant deed from 4016 Walnut Blvd for Safe Routes to School sidewalk
• Single source procurement of asphalt and concrete up to $200,000 per vendor for FY 2025-2027
• Award of contract for Lesher Cooling Tower Replacement to Retrofit Technology LLC for $239,979

The Walnut Creek City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included accepting warrant registers, adopting resolutions for a trail crossing grant application and a sidewalk grant deed, authorizing single-source procurement for asphalt and concrete, awarding a cooling tower replacement contract, and approving the revised 2025 meeting schedule. The Council also voted unanimously to send a revised 2025 Legislative Agenda to the Legislative Committee for final approval, incorporating changes discussed at the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the special meeting was closed session for labor negotiations.

• Approved consent calendar unanimously (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-03 to apply for TDA Article 3 grant for 2025 Trail Crossing Improvements
• Adopted Resolution 25-04 accepting grant deed for Safe Routes to School sidewalk at 4016 Walnut Blvd
• Authorized single-source procurement of asphalt/concrete up to $200,000/year per vendor for FY 2025-2027
• Awarded Contract 24-13 for Lesher Cooling Tower Replacement to Retrofit Technology LLC for $239,979 total
• Approved revised 2025 City Council meeting schedule
• Brought forward revised 2025 Legislative Agenda to Legislative Committee for final approval (5-0)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Walnut Creek Finance Committee is meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2025 2nd Quarter Budget Update and approve minutes from December 5, 2024. Public comments are limited to agenda items. The meeting is a discussion item, not a final decision by the full council.

• FY25 2nd Quarter Budget Update discussion
• Approval of December 5, 2024 meeting minutes

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to forward the FY25 2nd Quarter Budget Update to the City Council for review and acceptance. The committee also approved the minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of December 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding FY25 2nd Quarter Budget Update to City Council (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for February 13, 2025, has been cancelled due to no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2025, at 6:00 pm.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business
• Next regular meeting: February 27, 2025 at 6:00 pm

City Council Special Meeting

The Walnut Creek City Council is holding a special meeting to set its priorities for calendar years 2025 and 2026. The agenda includes a goal-setting session with input from city commissions and candidate goals, followed by a regular meeting at 6:00 pm. This is a planning and priority-setting discussion, not a decision on specific projects or ordinances.

• Priority setting for 2025-2026 with attachments including 2023-2024 priorities and commission input
• Public communications period for resident input
• Closed session at 4:00 pm before the regular meeting

The City Council held a special meeting to set priorities for 2025-2026. After discussion and a rating exercise, they unanimously approved five goals: Economic Development and Downtown Vitality, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action, General Plan Update (with refined language), Parks and Recreation Facilities, and Public Safety and Social Wellness. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) was not selected as a priority but will remain an ongoing effort. Staff will bring final General Plan Update language for formal approval at a future meeting.

• Approved five 2025-26 priorities: Economic Development, Environmental Sustainability, General Plan Update, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety (unanimous)
• Amended motion to allow staff to refine General Plan Update goal language (unanimous)
• Retained DEIB as ongoing effort, not a priority for 2025-26
• Directed staff to bring final General Plan Update goal language for future approval

Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Design Review Commission's regular meeting scheduled for February 5, 2025, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 1666 North Main Street.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business
• Next meeting: February 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm

The Walnut Creek City Council is meeting to consider consent calendar items, including awarding a $1,448,289 contract for the Ygnacio Valley Road Base Failure Repair and Restriping project, authorizing a $750,000 on-call concrete saw-cutting agreement, and approving a $36,800 amendment for lighting project support. The council will also hold a closed session on labor negotiations with police associations. The meeting includes proclamations for American Heart Month and a CERT manager.

• Award contract 24-12 to MCK Services Inc. for Ygnacio Valley Road repair and restriping, total $1,665,289
• Authorize $750,000 three-year agreement with Precision Concrete Cutting for saw-cutting services
• Approve $36,800 amendment to Salas O'Brien for Tice Valley Park Sports Field Lighting construction support
• Adopt resolution rescinding Resolution 23-10 and appointing standby officers for emergencies
• Closed session on labor negotiations with Police Officers Association and Police Management Association

The Walnut Creek City Council approved all consent calendar items, including awarding a $1,665,289 contract for the Ygnacio Valley Road Base Failure Repair and Restriping project to MCK Services Inc. and authorizing a $750,000 three-year agreement for concrete saw-cutting services. The council also adopted a resolution on standby officers and authorized an amendment for the Tice Valley Park Sports Field Lighting Project. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent calendar.

• Approved $1,665,289 contract for Ygnacio Valley Road repair to MCK Services Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized $750,000 three-year agreement with Precision Concrete Cutting for saw-cutting services (unanimous)
• Approved $36,800 amendment for Tice Valley Park lighting project construction administration (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-02 appointing standby officers for emergencies (unanimous)
• Approved January 21, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted warrant registers and payroll transfers (unanimous)

PROS Commission Regular Meeting

The Park, Recreation, and Open Space Commission met to review and provide feedback on the FY2026 & FY2027 Capital Budget and the 2026-2035 Ten-Year Capital Investment Program, specifically for parks and open space projects. The feedback will be incorporated into a formal recommendation to the City Council. The meeting also included updates on the Heather Farm Community Center project and its public artwork.

• FY2026 & FY2027 Capital Budget and 2026-2035 Ten-Year CIP for parks and open space projects
• Public comment from Bob Simmons, President of the Walnut Creek-Watershed Council
• Update on public artwork for Heather Farm Community Center
• Update on Heather Farm Community Center project
• Approved minutes of December 2, 2024 meeting

The commission reviewed the updated FY2026 & FY2027 Capital Budgets and the 2026-2035 Ten-Year Capital Investment Program (CIP) for Parks and Open Space projects, with staff feedback to be incorporated for formal recommendation to the City Council. No final decision was made on the budget. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes of the December 2, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minutes of December 2, 2024 PROS Regular Meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed FY2026-27 Capital Budget and 2026-2035 CIP for Parks and Open Space projects (no vote; feedback to be incorporated)

Planning Commission/Design Review Commission - Special Joint Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission and Design Review Commission are holding a special joint meeting to discuss updating the city's Sign Ordinance and Design Guidelines. The study session will cover project goals, best practices, and the proposed scope of work, and will designate one member from each commission to a working group. No final decisions are expected; the item is for discussion and input only.

• Study session on updating Sign Ordinance (Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 8) and Design Guidelines
• Designate one member from each commission to a Working Group for the sign update
• CEQA exemption under 15061(b)(3) Common Sense Exemption for the study session
• Public comments limited to 2 minutes per speaker

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Walnut Creek Arts Commission is meeting to consider artist proposals and locations for public art at the Heather Farm Aquatic & Community Center, recommend a Public Art Fund budget allocation for FY 26-27, and identify key issues for City Council priority setting. The agenda also includes consent items such as approving minutes and accepting the Center for Community Arts Annual Report FY2024.

• Consideration of artists Hou de Sousa, Stephen Galloway, and Alexandra Proba for Heather Farm Aquatic & Community Center
• Recommendation of Public Art Fund budget allocation for FY 26-27
• Identify Arts Commissioner's key issues for City Council Priority Setting
• Approval of Arts Commission Special Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2024
• Acceptance of Center for Community Arts Annual Report FY2024

The Walnut Creek Arts Commission approved three artist proposals for the Heather Farm Aquatic & Community Center, each with a 4-1 vote plus a preferential vote. It also recommended the FY 26-27 Public Art Fund Budget allocation (4-1). No formal action was taken on City Council priority setting.

• Approved Hou de Sousa proposal for Heather Farm Aquatic & Community Center (4-1, Perelman YEA)
• Approved Stephen Galloway proposal for Heather Farm Aquatic & Community Center (4-1, Perelman YEA)
• Approved Alexandra Proba proposal for Heather Farm Aquatic & Community Center (4-1, Perelman YEA)
• Recommended FY 26-27 Public Art Fund Budget allocation (4-1)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a pet hospital at Rossmoor Shopping Center and a correction to a condition of approval for the Residences at Abigail Place subdivision. The AT&T wireless facility item at Northgate High School was withdrawn. The meeting also includes consent calendar items and public communications.

• Conditional Use Permit for Rossmoor Pet Hospital at 1910 Tice Valley Blvd. (3,686 sq ft in existing building)
• Correction of Condition #2 in Resolution No. 3923 for Residences at Abigail Place (730/748 Minert Rd) to change affordable housing term from 55 to 45 years
• Withdrawn: AT&T wireless facility at 425 Castle Rock Road (Northgate High School) - 80-ft monopole, 12 antennas, two equipment shelters
• Adoption of meeting minutes from November 14, 2024 and January 9, 2025

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 3,686 sq. ft. pet hospital at 1910 Tice Valley Blvd. in the Rossmoor Shopping Center. The commission also approved a correction to a condition of approval for The Residences at Abigail Place, changing the affordability term for ownership inclusionary units from 55 to 45 years. An AT&T wireless facility application at 425 Castle Rock Road was withdrawn. Meeting minutes from November 14, 2024 and January 9, 2025 were approved.

• Approved Rossmoor Pet Hospital conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Approved correction of affordability term to 45 years for The Residences at Abigail Place (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for November 14, 2024 and January 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• AT&T wireless facility application withdrawn

City Council Special Meeting 4pm/Concurrent Regular Meetings: City Council and Public Facilities Financing Authority

The Walnut Creek City Council and Public Facilities Financing Authority are meeting to consider routine items and two major policy documents: the 10-year financial forecast and the draft 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan for Community Development Block Grant funding. The agenda also includes several consent items such as adopting a family day care ordinance, approving the 2025 investment policy, and accepting completed construction projects. The meeting includes a closed session for labor negotiations and existing litigation.

• Adoption of ordinance amending zoning and business licensing for family day care homes to conform with state law
• Approval of 2025 City Investment Policy
• Acceptance of Locust Street Rehabilitation project (Contract 24-02) and transfer of ~$106,937 to Roadway Maintenance
• Ten-year license agreement with Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society for 2751 Buena Vista Avenue
• Five-year lease with Wine Hardware of Walnut Creek for 1617 Locust Street

The City Council approved the General Fund 10-Year Financial Forecast, authorized a 10-year license agreement with the Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society and a 5-year lease with Wine Hardware, adopted an ordinance on family day care homes, and accepted the 2024 Commission Attendance Reports. No action was taken on the draft 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Assessment, which was only discussed.

• Approved General Fund 10-Year Financial Forecast (5-0)
• Authorized 10-year license agreement with Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society (5-0)
• Authorized 5-year lease with Michael Vecchia dba Wine Hardware (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2248 on family day care homes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-01 approving 2025 Investment Policy (5-0)
• Accepted Locust Street Rehabilitation project as complete (5-0)
• Approved mayoral rotation sequence (5-0)
• Accepted 2024 Commission Attendance Reports (5-0)

Transportation Commission

The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission will consider an application for Transportation Development Act Article 3 funds to improve trail crossing visibility and safety, hold a study session on the draft FY2026-2027 capital budget and ten-year CIP for transportation projects, and provide input for City Council priority setting. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comments.

• Application for Transportation Development Act Article 3 funds for trail crossing improvements
• Draft FY2026 & FY2027 Capital Budget and FY2026–FY2035 Ten-Year Capital Investment Program (CIP) transportation projects
• Input for City Council priority setting for 2025-2027
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024

The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission unanimously approved a motion to support the application for Transportation Development Act Article 3 funds for trail crossing improvements, with a suggestion to seek additional funds as reasonably practical. The commission also held a study session on the draft FY2026-FY2027 capital budget and ten-year CIP, and provided input for City Council priority setting, consolidating suggestions into five points. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 21, 2024 (unanimous)
• Supported application for TDA Article 3 funds for trail crossing improvements (unanimous)

Design Review Commission Meeting

The Design Review Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to install a wall sign for the new North Italia restaurant at 1179 Locust Street (former Tilly's) in the Plaza Escuela shopping center. The sign requires exceptions from the Plaza Escuela Master Sign Program and a Sign Height Increase request. The commission will also discuss providing input for the City Council's 2025-2026 priority setting session.

• Public hearing on North Italia wall sign (Application Y24-067) at 1179 Locust Street, requiring exceptions from Plaza Escuela Master Sign Program and Sign Height Increase
• Sign is for new restaurant at former Tilly's location; minimal exterior changes proposed (paint, patio railing, awnings)
• Commission input for City Council priority setting for 2025-2026
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission is meeting to provide input for the City Council's upcoming goal-setting session, where priorities for 2025-2026 will be established. The agenda includes routine items such as consent calendar, public communications, and public hearings, but no specific projects or decisions are listed. The main substantive item is the commission's input on city priorities.

• Input for City Council Priority Setting for 2025-2026
• Public hearings (no specific items listed)
• Consent calendar (no specific items listed)
• Public communications
• Commission member and staff reports

The Planning Commission held a meeting with no public hearings, consent items, or public comments. The only substantive item was a discussion to provide input for the City Council's 2025-2026 priority setting session, with no formal decisions made. The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

• Provided input for City Council priority setting (discussion only, no vote)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Walnut Creek Finance Committee will discuss the General Fund 10-year financial forecast, including scenario attachments and public comments. The meeting also includes approval of the December 5, 2024 minutes and public communications limited to agenda items.

• Discussion of General Fund 10-Year Financial Forecast
• Review of GF Forecast Scenarios (Jan 2025)
• Approval of minutes from December 5, 2024
• Public comment on forecast via email or in-person

The Finance Committee approved the December 5, 2024 minutes and unanimously voted to refer the General Fund 10-year Financial Forecast to the City Council for acceptance. The committee also added a note to resist increasing Measure O expenditures. Cindy Darling was retained as committee chair.

• Approved minutes of December 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Referred 10-year financial forecast to City Council (unanimous)
• Added note to resist adding to Measure O expenditures
• Retained Cindy Darling as Finance Committee Chair