Oakley public meetings in 2024
40 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting of the Oakley City Council
The Oakley City Council will canvass and accept results of the November 5, 2024 general municipal election. The council will administer oaths of office to appointed councilmembers Aaron Meadows (District 1) and Anissa Williams (District 3), and elected councilmember George Fuller (District 5). The council will then reorganize by selecting a new mayor and vice mayor, followed by oaths for those newly appointed.
- Adopt resolution accepting canvass of November 5, 2024 general municipal election
- Administer oath of office to appointed Councilmembers Aaron Meadows (District 1) and Anissa Williams (District 3)
- Administer oath of office to elected Councilmember George Fuller (District 5)
- Selection of mayor and vice mayor as part of council reorganization
- Presentations to outgoing Mayor Williams
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority
The Oakley City Council will vote on a construction agreement with Sukut Construction for the East Cypress Road widening at Contra Costa Canal (CIP 310). Other actions include adopting the 2025 meeting schedule, approving a subdivision final map for Brownstone Subdivision, and authorizing a funding agreement for the CCTA Smart Signals project. A public hearing is scheduled to consider vacating a portion of Old Neroly Road right-of-way.
- Construction agreement with Sukut Construction, LLC for East Cypress Road widening (CIP 310)
- Funding agreement with Contra Costa Transportation Authority for countywide Smart Signals project
- Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Final Map for Brownstone Subdivision on Brownstone Road
- Public hearing to vacate public roadway right-of-way for Old Neroly Road between Neroly Road and Empire Avenue
- Replacement of two digital signs at Civic Center Plaza and Laurel Road/Empire Avenue junction
Regular Meeting of the Oakley Planning Commission
This is a largely procedural meeting. The commission will vote on consent items: approving minutes from November 19, 2024, and adopting a resolution setting the 2025 regular meeting dates. No public hearings or substantive agenda items are scheduled.
- Approve minutes from the November 19, 2024 regular meeting
- Adopt resolution approving the 2025 meeting dates
Regular Meeting of the Oakley Planning Commission
The Oakley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Rosewood Estates (TM 8787) Design Review (DR 06-24) and consider adopting a resolution to vacate the public roadway right of way for Old Neroly Road between Neroly Road and Empire Avenue. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing on Rosewood Estates (TM 8787) Design Review (DR 06-24)
- Resolution to vacate the public roadway right of way for Old Neroly Road between Neroly Road and Empire Avenue (APN 053-071-046)
- Consent calendar: Approve minutes from October 1, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority
The Oakley City Council, acting jointly as the Successor Agency and Public Financing Authority, will consider a consent calendar including an annexation to a community facilities district, a new special police tax for a commercial project, ARPA fund allocation, and multiple public works contracts. The council will also hold a public hearing on a closed session regarding litigation with the Summer Lake Owners Association.
- Annexation No. 41 (Oakley Shops at Laurel Fields) to CFD 2015-2 for parks, streetlight, landscape, and stormwater services
- Ordinance 14-24 to levy a special tax for police protection in Tax Area Zone 193 at 998 Laurel Road
- Resolution allocating ARPA funds to meet December 31, 2024 obligation deadline
- Award of construction contract for new playground and surfacing at Vintage Parkway Elementary School
- Approval of design services agreement for East Cypress Road widening at CCWD Canal Crossing (Project 310)
The City Council approved several resolutions including ARPA funding allocations, a new playground for Vintage Parkway Elementary School, and road design services for East Cypress Road. The council also authorized agreements for stormwater and landscaping for the Quick Quack Car Wash project.
- Approved ARPA funding allocation resolution (4-1)
- Approved construction contract for Vintage Parkway Elementary School playground (5-0)
- Approved design services amendment for East Cypress Road Widening (5-0)
- Approved subdivision improvement agreement for Dal Porto Ranch Park (5-0)
- Approved stormwater management agreement for Quick Quack Car Wash (4-1)
- Approved landscaping agreement for Quick Quack Car Wash (4-1)
- Approved advertisement of two Planning Commission seats (4-1)
- Approved October 8, 2024 meeting minutes (4-1)
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority
The City Council will consider consent items including accepting a grant deed for real property on Neroly Road, amending the East Contra Costa Regional Fee and Financing Authority agreement, and leasing five multifunction printers. A closed session is scheduled to negotiate price and terms for another Neroly Road parcel. The regular calendar includes a Strategic Plan 27+ update.
- Accept grant deed for portions of APN 041-021-025-6 on Neroly Road
- Adopt resolution approving Fifth Amendment to ECCRFA Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
- Authorize lease agreement with Canon Solutions for five multifunction printers ($0 disclosed)
- Amend proclamation policy to add Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week and other proclamations
- Closed session: negotiate price and terms for APN 041-022-002 on Neroly Road
The council voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the consent calendar, including minutes, a printer lease, a proclamation policy amendment, and a grant deed. After initially pulling item 4.2, they separately approved the Fifth Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the East Contra Costa Regional Fee and Financing Authority. The council also accepted an update on the Strategic Plan 27+.
- Approved consent calendar items 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5 (5-0)
- Approved Fifth Amendment to JEPA for East Contra Costa Regional Fee and Financing Authority (5-0)
- Accepted Strategic Plan 27+ update (5-0)
Regular Meeting of the Oakley Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Cedarwood Estates Preliminary General Plan Amendment (PA 03-24), a conceptual discussion of a land use change. No public hearings or regular calendar items are scheduled. The consent calendar includes approval of the September 3, 2024 minutes.
- Consent calendar: Approve minutes of September 3, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
- Work session: Cedarwood Estates Preliminary General Plan Amendment (PA 03-24) — conceptual land use discussion
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Special Public Financing Authority
The City Council, acting as the Successor Agency and Public Financing Authority, will consider consent items including a tree pruning contract with West Coast Arborists for FY 2024/25-2025/26, annexation of Rosewood Estates to Community Facilities District No. 2015-2, and updates to the conflict of interest code. The city manager will provide updates on the Oaks Apartments and road widening projects on E. Cypress Road and Laurel Road. No public hearings or major policy decisions are scheduled.
- Authorize tree pruning and removal services agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for FY 2024/25-2025/26
- Annexation No. 40 (Rosewood Estates SD 8787) to City of Oakley Community Facilities District No. 2015-2
- Adopt resolution updating job classifications and conflict of interest code
- Approve minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting
- Report out of closed session
The council approved the consent calendar except for three items pulled by Councilmember Fuller. The pulled items were voted separately: minutes from September 10 (4-1), a tree pruning and removal contract with West Coast Arborists (4-1), and Annexation No. 40 (Rosewood Estates) to Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved remainder of consent calendar including conflict of interest code update (5-0)
- Approved minutes from September 10, 2024 meeting (4-1)
- Approved tree pruning/removal contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for FY 2024/25-2025/26 (4-1)
- Approved Annexation No. 40 (Rosewood Estates SD 8787) to CFD No. 2015-2 (5-0)
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority
The City Council will consider a memorandum of understanding with developer Civic Summer Lake North, LLC and vote on several consent items including resolutions accepting subdivision improvements and creating police tax zones for new developments. The agenda also includes a closed session for property negotiations on Neroly Road.
- Memorandum of Understanding with Civic Summer Lake North, LLC
- Resolution creating Zone 193 for police tax at Oakley Shops at Laurel Fields (998 Laurel Road)
- Ordinance ratifying election to levy special tax in Zone 192 for Rosewood Estates (4073 Rose Avenue)
- Resolutions accepting subdivision improvements for Baldocchi Property and Woodbury Subdivision
- Closed session for real property negotiations on Neroly Road (APN 041-021-025)
The council approved the consent calendar, including resolution creating Zone 193 in the Oakley Special Police Tax Area for the Oakley Shops at Laurel Fields project and ordinance authorizing a special tax for police protection at Rosewood Estates. Two consent items were pulled and voted separately: approval of August minutes (4-1) and resolution designating voting delegates for the Cal Cities conference (4-1). The council also unanimously authorized a memorandum of understanding with Civic Summer Lake North, LLC. No public hearings were held, and the council entered closed session to discuss real property negotiations on Neroly Road.
- Approved consent calendar items 4.2-4.8 (5-0) with items 4.1 and 4.3 pulled
- Approved minutes from August 13, 2024 joint meeting (4-1)
- Approved minutes from August 21, 2024 special meeting (4-1)
- Adopted resolution designating Mayor Williams as voting delegate for Cal Cities conference (4-1)
- Adopted resolution accepting subdivision improvements for Baldocchi Property (consent)
- Adopted resolution accepting subdivision improvements for Woodbury Subdivision (consent)
- Adopted resolution creating Zone 193 within Oakley Special Police Tax Area (consent)
- Adopted ordinance authorizing special tax levy for police protection in Tax Area Zone 192 (consent)
Regular Meeting of the Oakley Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the conditional use permit for Daub 4 Kids (CUP 06-24). The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the July 2, 2024 meeting and receive staff and commissioner reports. The project is proposed as categorically exempt from CEQA under the Existing Facilities exemption.
- Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit Amendment (CUP 06-24) for Daub 4 Kids
- Proposed CEQA categorical exemption under Existing Facilities (Section 15301)
- Consent calendar: approval of July 2, 2024 meeting minutes
- Staff and commission reports
Special Meeting of the Oakley City Council
The Oakley City Council will consider whether to appoint the nominated candidates for Districts 1 and 3 or direct an election for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election. Only one item is on the regular calendar.
- Resolution to accept facts that only one candidate is nominated per open seat in Districts 1 and 3
- Option to appoint Aaron Meadows to District 1
- Option to appoint Anissa Williams to District 3
- Option to hold an election for District 1
- Option to hold an election for District 3
The Oakley City Council voted 2-1 to appoint Aaron Meadows to District 1 and Anissa Williams to District 3, avoiding a special election for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election. Councilmembers Dr. George Fuller voted against the appointments, while Mayor Williams and Meadows recused themselves during the vote.
- Appointed Aaron Meadows to District 1 (2-1)
- Appointed Anissa Williams to District 3 (2-1)
- Rejected holding a special election for Districts 1 and 3 (2-1)
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority
The Oakley City Council will hold a regular meeting with items including a consent calendar of routine approvals, a public hearing on an appeal of a hearing officer's decision regarding a property at 404 Malicoat Avenue, and a vote on a resolution to authorize a school resource officer services agreement with the Liberty Union High School District. The council will also discuss Creekside Park in a work session. Multiple subdivision maps and development agreements are up for approval.
- Appeal of Hearing Officer's Decision regarding 404 Malicoat Avenue (administrative citations)
- Resolution authorizing School Resource Officer agreement with Liberty Union High School District
- Ordinance 10-24 amending zoning text for winery-related uses (RZ 02-24)
- Ordinance 11-24 approving Bernard Corners Rezone (RZ 01-24)
- Ordinance 12-24 approving Burroughs Subdivision 9557 Development Agreement Amendment (DA 01-24)
The Oakley City Council approved a series of zoning text amendments, subdivision agreements, and a school resource officer contract. They also adopted resolutions for a deferred improvement agreement and a proclamation policy update. The meeting included a public comment session and a work session on Creekside Park.
- Adopted zoning text amendment for winery-related uses (5-0)
- Approved Bernard Corners rezone (5-0)
- Approved Burroughs Subdivision development agreement amendment (5-0)
- Adopted resolution adding Disability Pride Month to proclamation list (5-0)
- Approved Sellers Subdivision improvement agreement and final map (5-0)
- Awarded on-call well and pump maintenance contract to Martell Water Systems (5-0)
- Authorized on-call grant writing services with Townsend Public Affairs (5-0)
- Authorized deferred improvement agreement for 720 Brownstone Road (5-0)
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/ Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority
The Oakley City Council, also acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Public Financing Authority, will consider consent items including contracts for road widening, a sound system, and a new website, as well as multiple public hearings on zoning text amendments for winery uses and carwash buffers, and extensions for the Oakley Village and Burroughs subdivisions.
- Public hearing to introduce zoning text amendments for winery-related uses and carwash highway buffers (RZ 02-24)
- Public hearing to rezone the Bernard Corners property (RZ 01-24)
- Public hearing to approve Oakley Village Subdivision 9577 tentative map extension (TME 01-24)
- Public hearing to approve Burroughs Subdivision 9557 development agreement amendment and tentative map extension (DA 01-24, TME 02-24)
- Consent item awarding construction contract for Laurel Road Widening (Cloverbrook Ave to O'Hara Ave) and related consulting services
The Oakley City Council voted 5-0 to direct the Police Department to stop sharing automatic license plate reader data with out-of-state agencies. The decision was announced at the start of the meeting after a closed session. The remainder of the meeting consisted of proclamations, presentations, and public comments with no other substantive decisions.
- Approved motion to discontinue sharing ALPR data with out-of-state agencies (5-0)
Special Meeting of the Oakley City Council
The Oakley City Council will hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation stemming from a California Attorney General letter about automatic license plate reader practices. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one potential case) based on California Attorney General letter dated June 24, 2024 concerning automatic license plate reader practices
The Oakley City Council held a special meeting on July 9, 2024, but conducted only a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation from a California Attorney General letter about automatic license plate reader practices. No public comments were received and no substantive decisions were made in open session. The meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE OAKLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approval of a Tentative Parcel Map, Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and Design Review for the Oakley Shops at Laurel Fields, an 81,728 sq ft shopping center including three drive-through services and a gasoline service station. A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for environmental review. The commission is also expected to approve minutes from the June 4, 2024 meeting.
- Proposed 81,728 sf shopping center with three drive-through services and a gasoline service station (APN 035-220-028)
- Variance request for an additional 5 feet of height on the grocery store entry tower
- Tentative Parcel Map to create two parcels
- Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted as CEQA determination
- Approval of minutes from the June 4, 2024 regular meeting
Special Meeting of the Oakley City Council
This special meeting of the Oakley City Council includes a closed session to confer with legal counsel on existing litigation in the case of Schaefers v. BNSF Railway Company et al. (and City of Oakley), Contra Costa Superior Court cases C22-01552 and C22-01555. No other substantive items are on the agenda for open session action.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Schaefers v. BNSF Railway Company et al.)
The Oakley City Council met in a special closed session to discuss pending litigation (Schaefers v. BNSF Railway Company et. al.). No public comments were received, and no substantive decisions were made in open session. The meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
- Council met in closed session to discuss pending litigation; no open-session votes or decisions
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/ Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority
The Oakley City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2024/25 operating and capital budgets, along with the five-year capital improvement plan. A public hearing is scheduled for the Live Oak Industrial Park, a proposed eight-warehouse development. The consent calendar includes ordinances regulating cannabis cultivation and unlicensed commercial cannabis activity, as well as resolutions for the November 2024 election and several contracts. The council will also vote on amendments to the city manager's employment agreement and the city attorney services contract.
- Adoption of FY 2024/25 operating and capital budgets, five-year CIP, and two temporary sworn police positions
- Public hearing for Live Oak Industrial Park – tentative map and design review for eight warehouses (APN 037-100-065)
- Ordinance adding code sections for outdoor/indoor marijuana cultivation exceeding six plants as separate offense
- Third amendment to City Manager Joshua McMurray's employment agreement
- Resolution awarding a contract to DC Electric Group for traffic signal and street light maintenance (FY 2024/25-2025/26)
The Oakley City Council held a joint meeting but took no substantive actions. The agenda included proclamations for Juneteenth and LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and public comments focused on senior center relocation and other community concerns. No votes or formal decisions were recorded.
- No substantive decisions were made at this meeting.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE OAKLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Oakley Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use items: a rezone of the Bernard Corners property, two tentative map extensions for subdivisions, a minor subdivision, and a golf practice facility with conditional use permits. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings.
- Bernard Corners Rezone (RZ 01-24) — public hearing to consider rezoning the property
- Sandoval Minor Subdivision (continued from May 7) — tentative parcel map for a minor land division
- Oakley Village Subdivision Tentative Map Extension (TME 01-24) — extension of previously approved map
- Burroughs Subdivision Tentative Map Extension and Development Agreement Amendment (TME 02-24, DA 01-24)
- Golfballin' Practice Facility — design review and conditional use permits for a golf practice facility and outdoor golf cart display
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/ Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Special Meeting of the Oakley Public Financing Authority
The Oakley City Council, acting also as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and as the Public Financing Authority, will hold a regular joint meeting. Major items include introducing two ordinances addressing outdoor/indoor marijuana cultivation exceeding six plants and administrative hearing requirements for unlicensed commercial cannabis activity. The consent calendar includes resolutions for HVAC maintenance services, accepting curb/gutter/sidewalk repair work, awarding a materials testing contract, and authorizing design services for the East Cypress Road widening project. A work session will explore funding options for local startups and small businesses.
- Introduce ordinance adding Oakley Municipal Code Section 9.1.1230(d) to address outdoor/indoor marijuana cultivation exceeding six plants as a separate offense
- Introduce ordinance adding Section 4.41.120 for administrative hearing requirements related to unlicensed commercial cannabis activity
- Adopt resolution authorizing HVAC preventative maintenance and repair services agreement with Prime Mechanical Service, Inc. for FY 2024/25 and 2025/26
- Adopt resolution accepting work for Capital Improvement Project 295 – FY 2023/24 Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk Repair and Replacement Project
- Work session on exploring funding options for local startups and small businesses
The meeting included updates from Contra Costa Water District, Diablo Water District, and Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District, followed by extensive public comments on the proposed library/senior center relocation and conditions at The Oaks apartment complex. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.
- No formal actions taken; meeting was procedural with updates and public comments only.
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE OAKLEY CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
The Oakley City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session to consider adopting a resolution that the proposed 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is consistent with the City's General Plan, as required by state law. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
- Adopt a resolution finding the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program consistent with the General Plan (Government Code sections 65401, 65402)
The Oakley City Council and Planning Commission held a special joint work session to review the proposed 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). No formal votes were taken; the meeting consisted of staff presentations, public comments, and discussion among councilmembers and commissioners. Topics included road projects, ADA compliance, senior center concerns, and public art. The CIP is scheduled for further consideration at a future regular meeting.
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/ Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority
The Oakley City Council, acting jointly as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and the Public Financing Authority, will hold a work session on the FY 2024/25 budget. The council will also hold a public hearing on a tentative map to subdivide 16.5 acres into 89 single-family residential lots in Planning Area 6-H. Additional items include approving contracts for weed/brush grazing, street sweeping, and gate maintenance, as well as discussing two preliminary general plan amendments.
- Budget work session for FY 2024/25
- Public hearing on Planning Area 6-H Subdivision to create 89 single-family lots (TM 01-23) at APNs 032-082-010 and 032-082-011
- Consent items: contracts for on-call weed/brush grazing services (Capra Environmental Services) and street sweeping (Sweeping Corp of America)
- Subdivision improvement agreements and final maps for Summer Lake North Phase 1, Villages 1 and 2 (northeast corner of East Cypress Road and Bethel Island Road)
- Work sessions on two general plan amendments: Pancho's Market (0.42 acres to commercial) and 5050 Live Oak Avenue (1.42 acres to residential low/medium)
The city council approved two consent calendar items after debate: a $85,000 vegetation management contract using goats (5-0) and a $45,000 maintenance contract with Strike Doors (4-1, Fuller dissenting). The remaining consent calendar was approved unanimously, though item 4.14 was continued. The proposed Oakley Regional Park Master Plan was discussed but no vote is recorded in the minutes.
- Approved vegetation management grazing contract with goats (5-0)
- Approved Strike Doors maintenance contract for facility doors and gates (4-1)
- Approved consent calendar items except 4.14 (5-0)
- Continued item 4.14 to next meeting
REGULAR MEETING OF THE OAKLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Oakley Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a conditional use permit for 7-Eleven to sell distilled spirits at 2001 Laurel Road, the Live Oak Industrial Park project (tentative map and design review), and zoning text amendments regarding winery-related uses and carwash highway buffers. A minor subdivision application (Sandoval) will be continued to June 4, 2024. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 2, 2024 meeting.
- 2001 Laurel Road – 7-Eleven Conditional Use Permit for distilled spirits sales (CUP 02-24)
- Live Oak Industrial Park Project – tentative map and design review (TM 09-23, DR 07-23)
- Zoning Text Amendments – winery-related uses and carwash highway buffers (RZ 02-24)
- Sandoval Minor Subdivision (MS 23-977) – continued to June 4, 2024
- Approve minutes from April 2, 2024 Regular Meeting
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/ Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Special Meeting of the Oakley Public Financing Authority
The city council will decide on consent calendar items including the sale of approximately 27 acres at the northeast corner of East Cypress Road and Knightsen Avenue to KB Home North Bay, along with contracts for security cameras, traffic engineering, IT services, and more. On the regular calendar, the council will receive the annual report on police military equipment usage and consider an ordinance amending city council social media use.
- Sale of 27-acre parcel at East Cypress and Knightsen to KB Home North Bay (item 4.11)
- Security camera services contract with KB Security Kams Inc. for FY 2024/25–2025/26 (item 4.3)
- On-call traffic engineering services contract with TJKM Transportation Consultants (item 4.6)
- Stormwater management and landscaping agreements with McDonald’s USA LLC for the restaurant at 1060 Laurel Plaza (items 4.12–4.13)
- Annual report on police military equipment usage for 2023 (item 6.1)
The Council approved a consent calendar with several items, including IT infrastructure purchases (firewalls, storage area network, IT services), security camera services, traffic engineering services, and maintenance contracts for parks and water features. Item 4.4 (real property deed) was continued to the next meeting. All votes were unanimous 5-0.
- Approved minutes from April 9, 2024 meeting (5-0)
- Approved closed session report (5-0)
- Approved security camera services agreement with KB Security Kams for FY2024-26 (5-0)
- Approved contract and easement for WAPA utility pole relocation on Laurel Road (5-0)
- Approved on-call traffic engineering contract with TJKM Transportation for FY2024-26 (5-0)
- Approved lake aeration and maintenance contract with Waterworks Industries for FY2024-26 (5-0)
- Approved purchase and installation of four new firewalls (5-0)
- Approved IT services contract with Keep IT Simple for FY2024/25 (5-0)
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/ Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority
The Oakley City Council will consider a design and construction agreement with Contra Costa Water District for the Canal Undergrounding Project Segment 5A on East Cypress Road at Jersey Island Road. The council will also vote on several consent items including a subdivision improvement agreement for Machado Property, a construction contract for remodeling the Public Works Operations Building, and acceptance of a grant deed for real property at Laurel Road and O'Hara Avenue. A work session will discuss implementing a social media policy for council members. The council will also hold closed session to discuss existing litigation.
- Design and construction agreement with Contra Costa Water District for Canal Undergrounding Project Segment 5A (CIP 310)
- Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Final Map for Machado Property at East Cypress Road and Machado Lane
- Construction contract award to K&K JL Services, Inc. for Public Works Operations Building Remodeling Project (CIP 303)
- Acceptance of grant deed for portions of APN 034-090-022 at Laurel Road and O'Hara Avenue
- Work session discussion on implementing a social media policy for city council members
The City Council approved minutes from previous meetings with minor corrections. The Public Works Director provided updates on upcoming road projects at East Cypress Road and Laurel Road.
- Approved February 24, 2024, special meeting minutes with one spelling correction (4-1)
- Approved minutes as presented for item 4.2 (4-1)
- Accepted Public Works report on East Cypress Road and Laurel Road projects (5-0)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE OAKLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a tentative map for the East Cypress Corridor Specific Plan (Planning Area 6-H) and a continued hearing on Delta Pointe Plaza, a mixed-use downtown development. Two work sessions will discuss potential general plan amendments for parcels at Pancho's Market 2 and 5050 Live Oak Avenue. The consent calendar includes approval of the March 5, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on tentative map TM 01-23 for Planning Area 6-H (East Cypress Corridor Specific Plan) – recommendation to City Council
- Continued public hearing on Delta Pointe Plaza mixed-use development (CUP 04-23, CUP 03-24, DR 08-23) in downtown Oakley
- Work session on preliminary General Plan Amendment PA 02-23 for Pancho's Market 2 (0.42 acres, rezoning from Residential Low/Medium to Commercial)
- Work session on preliminary General Plan Amendment PA 01-24 for 5050 Live Oak Avenue (1.42 acres, rezoning from Light Industrial to Residential Low/Medium)
- Consent calendar: approval of March 5, 2024 planning commission minutes
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/ Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Special Meeting of the Oakley Public Financing Authority
The Oakley City Council, acting jointly as the Redevelopment Agency and Public Financing Authority, will consider consent calendar items including a rezone, special police tax ratifications for two subdivisions, and approval of the housing element annual progress report. On the regular calendar, the council will discuss updates to the strategic plan, authorize an agreement to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the Bridgehead Industrial Project, and consider a contract for a Climate Action Plan update. The council will also hold a closed session to evaluate the city manager's performance.
- Rezone 9.99 acres at 2090 The Village at Oakley Road from General Commercial to Planned Unit Development (Consent Item 4.3)
- Ratify special taxes for police protection for Machado Lane and Sellers Avenue subdivisions (Consent Items 4.4, 4.5)
- Authorize agreement with Raney Planning & Management to prepare EIR for Bridgehead Industrial Project (Item 6.2)
- Authorize contract for Climate Action Plan consulting services (Item 6.3)
- Add Police Officer Trainee classification to salary schedule (Item 6.4)
The Council approved the annual Housing Element progress report and several resolutions regarding land annexation and special taxes. The February 24 meeting minutes were tabled until April 9, 2024, to allow for written revisions.
- Tabled February 24 meeting minutes until April 9, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved rezoning for 2090 the Village at Oakley Road Subdivision 9634 (3-2)
- Approved annual Housing Element implementation progress report (5-0)
- Approved remainder of Consent Calendar (5-0)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AD-HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Affordable Housing Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss ongoing business. Key agenda items include approving the minutes from the January 18 meeting and continuing discussion on The Oaks, a housing-related project. The committee will also outline next steps.
- Approve minutes of the January 18, 2024 regular meeting
- Continued Discussion on The Oaks
- Next Steps for the committee
The Affordable Housing Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee voted unanimously to approve the January 18, 2024 minutes. The remainder of the meeting was dedicated to public comment and an update from Committee Member Johnson on conditions at The Oaks, including rent increases, door repairs, trash service, and landscaping. No substantive actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.
- Approved minutes of January 18, 2024 meeting (5-0)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AD-HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Affordable Housing Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee will approve minutes from its February 22 meeting, resume discussion on The Oaks project, and outline next steps. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Approve minutes of the February 22, 2024 regular meeting
- Continued discussion on The Oaks (no details provided in agenda)
- Discussion of next steps for the committee's work
- Vice Mayor Shannon Shaw participating via teleconference from Burbank, CA
The committee approved the minutes from the February 22, 2024 meeting. Members discussed maintenance issues, security, and reporting at The Oaks, including the completion of 130 work orders and over $20,000 spent on gate repairs last year. The committee proposed a monthly reporting system to the City Council for the next six months.
- Approved February 22, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/ Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority
The Oakley City Council will hold a public hearing to consider approving a General Plan Amendment, Rezone, and Final Development Plan for a 9.99-acre, 83-unit single-family subdivision known as The Village at 2092 Oakley Road. The consent calendar includes adoption of an ordinance establishing administrative fines for unlicensed cannabis activity, approval of a Local Roadway Safety Plan, and acceptance of several completed capital projects.
- Public hearing on The Village at 2092 Oakley Road – 83-unit single-family subdivision (APN 037-110-031)
- Ordinance establishing administrative fines for unlicensed commercial cannabis activity
- Resolution approving the City of Oakley Local Roadway Safety Plan
- Award of $332,829 construction contract to R&R Pacific Construction Inc. for curb, gutter & sidewalk repairs (CIP 295)
- Contract amendments and awards for on-call engineering and inspection services with HMH Engineers and Park Engineering
The Oakley City Council approved 10 consent calendar items, including a contract for curb, gutter, and sidewalk repairs (4-0-1) and an ordinance on cannabis fines, but the recorded minutes end during public hearing discussion of a proposed 83-unit subdivision at 2092 Oakley Road, with no vote recorded.
- Approved minutes of February 27 meeting (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance on administrative fines for unlicensed cannabis activity (5-0)
- Adopted Local Roadway Safety Plan (5-0)
- Accepted completion of City Hall rooftop solar project (5-0)
- Accepted completion of Main Street Bridge rehabilitation (5-0)
- Accepted subdivision improvements for Pheasant Meadows and Vintner View (5-0)
- Appointed Kai-Christian Torf to Transportation Authority committee (5-0)
- Approved contract amendments and new agreements with HMH Engineers and Park Engineering (5-0 each)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE OAKLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Oakley Planning Commission is meeting to receive a presentation on the city's Economic Development Profile and Programs, and to hold a public hearing on Delta Pointe Plaza (CUP 04-23, DR 08-23). Staff recommend continuing the hearing to April 2, 2024. The consent calendar includes approval of the February 6, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Presentation on City of Oakley’s Economic Development Profile and Programs by Harumi Murata
- Consent calendar: Approve minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of February 6, 2024
- Public hearing on Delta Pointe Plaza (CUP 04-23, DR 08-23) with recommendation to continue to April 2, 2024
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/ Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Special Meeting of the Oakley Public Financing Authority
The council will consider a resolution declaring a local emergency due to a cyberattack sustained on February 22, 2024. A public hearing will be held to update the Master Fee Schedule. The council will also introduce an ordinance imposing administrative fines for unlicensed commercial cannabis activity. Consent items include a contract award for Daffodil Park playground surfacing, approval of the Summer Lake North subdivision final map, and a property purchase for the Laurel Road widening project.
- Resolution declaring local emergency due to cyberattack on Feb 22, 2024
- Public hearing on updating the Master Fee Schedule
- Ordinance introducing administrative fines for unlicensed commercial cannabis activity
- Award of construction contract for Daffodil Park playground surfacing (CIP No. 307)
- Approval of Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Final Map for Summer Lake North Subdivision 9307
The Oakley City Council unanimously declared a local emergency due to a cyberattack sustained on February 22, 2024, activating the Emergency Operations Center. In a 4-1 vote, the council adopted a master fee schedule with amended fees for account reinstatement, go-back service, and cart service. Other actions included introducing an ordinance to impose escalating fines on unlicensed commercial cannabis activity, approving a $2.1M playground surfacing contract (Consent Calendar), a subdivision improvement agreement for Summer Lake North, and a land purchase agreement for the Laurel Road widening project. The council also appointed Vice Mayor Shaw and Mayor Williams to a Library and Community Center Project Specific Sub-Committee set to terminate at the end of 2024.
- Declared local emergency from cyberattack on Feb. 22 (5-0)
- Adopted amended master fee schedule effective April 28 (4-1)
- Waived first reading and introduced ordinance on cannabis fines for unlicensed activity (5-0)
- Awarded construction contract for Daffodil Park Playground Surfacing (Consent Calendar, 5-0)
- Approved Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Final Map for Summer Lake North (5-0)
- Approved purchase of land from Del Barba family for Laurel Road widening (5-0, with amendment to escrow timeline)
- Appointed sub-committee for Library and Community Center (5-0, end Dec. 31, 2024)
Special Meeting of the Oakley City Council (No Video)
The Oakley City Council is holding a special meeting for a governance workshop. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Governance workshop (discussion only, no specific details provided)
The City Council held a special meeting governance workshop facilitated by ILG. No formal decisions were made. Topics included leadership, governance tools, social media use, and council dynamics.
- No formal decisions were made; the meeting was a work session only.
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/ Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority (NO AUDIO AVAILABLE)
The City Council will discuss and potentially approve the FY 2023/24 Mid-Year Budget Review, including amendments to the General Fund and ARPA Fund. They will also consider an ordinance to increase councilmember salaries after the November 2024 election, several capital improvement projects, and the creation of new special police tax zones for new developments.
- Mid-Year Budget Review with General Fund and ARPA amendments (Item 6.1)
- Ordinance increasing City Council salaries following November 2024 election (Item 4.2)
- Award of contract to SofSURFACES for Briarwood Park playground surfacing (Item 4.4)
- Approval of final agreement to purchase land from Del Barba family for Laurel Road Widening (Item 6.2)
- Creation of three new Special Police Tax Zones (Zones 189-191) for Machado Lane, Sellers Ave, and Villa Grove projects (Items 4.11-4.13)
The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Mid-Year Budget Review and adopted a resolution to increase councilmember salaries. The meeting also included the approval of construction contracts, a report on capital improvements, and the authorization of design services for the East Cypress Road widening project.
- Approved FY 2023/24 mid-year budget review (5-0)
- Waived second reading and adopted ordinance increasing councilmember salaries (4-1)
- Approved construction contract for Briarwood Park playground surfacing (5-0)
- Accepted work on FY 2022/23 street repair project (5-0)
- Approved contract amendment for stormwater NPDES consultant services (5-0)
- Authorized design services for East Cypress Road widening (5-0)
- Created Special Police Tax Zones 189, 190, and 191 (5-0)
- Approved minutes from January 23, 2024 meeting (4-1)
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/ Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority (AUDIO AVAILABLE)
The council will decide on the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Mid-Year Budget Review, which includes amendments to the General Fund and ARPA Fund. They will also consider a second reading of an ordinance increasing council member salaries after the November 2024 election. Several consent items include creation of new special police tax zones for three developments and awarding a construction contract for Briarwood Park playground surfacing.
- Fiscal Year 2023/24 Mid-Year Budget Review with General Fund and ARPA Fund amendments
- Ordinance increasing City Council salaries after the November 2024 General Election
- Award of construction contract to SofSURFACES for Briarwood Park Playground Surfacing Project (CIP 305)
- Authorizing design services agreement with Bellecci & Associates for East Cypress Road Widening at CCWD Canal Crossing (CIP 310)
- Annexation No. 37 (Quick Quack at Laurel Plaza) to Community Facilities District 2015-2
The Oakley City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Mid-Year Budget Review and authorized a consulting agreement for the East Cypress Road Widening project. The Council also approved a construction contract for a Briarwood Park playground surfacing project.
- Adopted FY 2023/2024 Mid-Year Budget Review (5-0)
- Authorized consulting services for East Cypress Road widening (5-0)
- Awarded construction contract for Briarwood Park playground surfacing (5-0)
- Approved construction contract for R & R Pacific Street Repair (5-0)
- Approved contract amendment for Geosyntec stormwater services (5-0)
- Established drainage maintenance rate for FY 2024/25 (5-0)
- Approved annexation of Quick Quack to Community Facilities District (5-0)
- Created Special Police Tax Zones 189, 190, and 191 (5-0)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE OAKLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new 83-unit single family residential subdivision at 2092 Oakley Road. Other items include a remodel design review for 3370 Main Street and a request for full alcoholic service at Tu Jalisco Restaurant.
- The Village at 2092 Oakley Road: 83 unit single family residential subdivision on 9.99 acres
- 3370 Main Street Remodel Design Review
- Tu Jalisco Restaurant Full Alcoholic Service
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AD-HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Affordable Housing Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee will consider approving minutes from the November 30, 2023 meeting and continue discussion on 'The Oaks' project. The committee will also address next steps.
- Approve minutes of the November 30, 2023 meeting
- Continued discussion on The Oaks
- Next steps for the committee
The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 30, 2023, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of discussions regarding maintenance, trash services, and security concerns at The Oaks property.
- Approved minutes of the November 30, 2023 Special Meeting (5-0)
REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE OAKLEY CITY COUNCIL/OAKLEY CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE OAKLEY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND SPECIAL MEETING OF THE OAKLEY PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
The Oakley City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to increase councilmember salaries following the November 2024 general election. The council will also consider a $392,518 contract for an environmental impact report for the East Cypress Corridor Specific Plan and hear an appeal of citations at 3930 Marsh Way. Consent items include approval of minutes, annual reports for community facilities districts, and updates to personnel rules and a police union side letter. Work sessions will discuss a general plan amendment for 1961 Carpenter Road, the Downtown Specific Plan, and the recreation fee schedule.
- Ordinance to increase City Council salaries after November 2024 election
- Agreement with Raney Planning for East Cypress Corridor EIR, not to exceed $392,518
- Public hearing on a sign exception permit for Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa
- Appeal of code enforcement citations at 3930 Marsh Way (multiple violations and fines)
- Work session on preliminary general plan amendment for 3.66 acres at 1961 Carpenter Road from Commercial to Residential High
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AD-HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Affordable Housing Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its October 26, 2023 special meeting and receive an update from committee member Oke Johnson on follow-up items. The agenda also includes a new business item with no specifics listed. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approve minutes of October 26, 2023 special meeting
- Update from committee member Oke Johnson on follow-up items
- New business (unspecified)
The committee approved the minutes of the October 26, 2023 meeting. Members discussed ongoing issues with property management, including garbage service, maintenance staffing, and security measures.
- Approved minutes of the Special Meeting held October 26, 2023 (unanimous)
- Discussed garbage service contract and maintenance staffing levels
- Discussed security measures including front gates and camera systems
- Discussed pest control and work order response times
REGULAR MEETING OF THE OAKLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Oakley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a tentative parcel map and design review application for 2540 Oakley Road. The project is proposed to be categorically exempt from CEQA. Other agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes and routine reports.
- Public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map and Design Review for 2540 Oakley Road (TPM 02-22, DR 04-22)
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/ Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority
The Oakley City Council will consider approving a contract extension with Flock Safety for automatic license plate reader technology, which is on the consent calendar. The meeting also includes a proclamation recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day, approval of prior meeting minutes, and reports on new business licenses.
- Contract extension with Flock Safety for automatic license plate reader technology (consent calendar item 4.4)
- Proclamation recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day (item 1.3)
- Approval of minutes from December 12, 2023 meetings (items 4.1, 4.2)
- Acceptance of closed session report (item 4.3)
- Business license update listing new licenses issued in December 2023 (item 7.1b)