Walnut Creek public meetings in 2020
8 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
PROS Commission Regular Meeting via Video-Teleconference
The Park, Recreation, and Open Space Commission met via teleconference to approve its 2021 meeting schedule and review the Trail Committee Report. The body also approved the minutes from its August 3, 2020 meeting. No specific dollar amounts, rezonings, or new ordinances were listed in the agenda.
- Approval of PROS Commission Meeting Schedule for 2021
- Review of Trail Committee Report
- Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 3, 2020
The commission approved the 2021 meeting schedule and accepted recommendations from the Open Space Trail Committee for managing trails. The trail report focused on balancing environmental protection with user experience in line with 2025 General Plan goals.
- Approved August 3, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved 2021 PROS Commission Meeting Schedule (5-0)
- Accepted Walnut Creek Open Space Trail Committee recommendations for managing trails (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Transportation Commission Meeting - Video-Teleconference
The advisory Transportation Commission met to discuss how speed limits are set on city streets and received an update on the Neighborhood Streets Program for traffic calming. The body also considered a refresh of the Traffic Impact Fee project list to align with new state laws and upcoming capital budgets. No public hearings were held, and the commission approved the minutes from July 16, 2020.
- Presentation on how speed limits are set on City streets
- Update on the Neighborhood Streets Program for residential traffic calming
- Review of the Traffic Impact Fee project list refresh for FY 2022/2023 Capital Budget
- Approval of minutes from the July 16, 2020 meeting
The Transportation Commission voted to recommend that the City Council refresh the Traffic Impact Fee project list. This update is intended to align with changes in state law, grant opportunities, and city policies ahead of future budget cycles.
- Approved recommendation to forward Traffic Impact Fee project list refresh to City Council (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of July 16, 2020 (unanimous)
Arts Commission Regular Meeting via Video-Teleconference
The Arts Commission approved the 2021 meeting schedule and designated primary and add-on locations for public art at Rudney Plaza and the Lesher Center for the Arts. The commission also received reports on the Bedford Gallery and various public art projects.
- Approved minutes of the July 27, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved 2021 meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Approved Rudney Plaza and Lesher Center exterior windows as primary art locations, with portico, ceiling, courtyard, and marquee areas as add-on locations (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
PROS Commission Regular Meeting via Video-Teleconference
The Park, Recreation, and Open Space Commission held a teleconference meeting to approve previous minutes and elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The body reviewed fiscal year 2021 budget updates for Parks, Open Space, and Arts & Recreation, as well as an annual update on recreation classes and social services. No public communications were received, and the meeting was closed to the public due to teleconference restrictions.
- Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
- Review of Parks and Open Space Fiscal Year 2021 Update
- Review of Arts & Recreation Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Update
- Review of Recreation Classes & Social Services Annual Update
- Approval of minutes from October 21, 2019, and December 2, 2019
The Commission approved minutes from two 2019 meetings and elected new leadership. Staff provided updates on the FY 2021 budgets and operations for Parks and Open Space and Arts & Recreation.
- Approved minutes of October 21, 2019 Special Meeting (5-0)
- Approved minutes of December 2, 2019 Regular Meeting (5-0)
- Nominated Commissioner Oller as Commission Chair (5-0)
- Nominated Commissioner Davenport as Commission Vice Chair (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Arts Commission Regular Meeting via Video-Teleconference
The Walnut Creek Arts Commission met via teleconference to review public art concepts for the Transit Village Parcel 2 project. The body also considered a second extension for a public art fee exemption at Shadelands Business Park. Additionally, the commission reviewed the FY 2021 budget update for Arts & Recreation and elected new leadership.
- Public Art Concepts for Walnut Creek Transit Village Parcel 2
- Shadelands Business Park Public Art Fee Exemption - 2nd Extension
- Arts & Recreation FY 2021 Budget Update
- Commission Chair & Vice Chair Elections
- Commission Liaison Appointments
The Commission approved two public art design concepts for the Walnut Creek Transit Village Parcel 2. The body also elected a new Chair and Vice Chair and appointed commission liaisons.
- Approved public art concept by Aileen Barr for Pringle Avenue stairs and paseo benches (unanimous)
- Approved public art concept by Brad Oldham & Christy Coltrin for N. California and Pringle Avenue (unanimous)
- Elected Commissioner Merideth as Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Commissioner Klauber as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of October 21, 2019 special meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of January 27, 2020 regular meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Transportation Commission - Remote
The Transportation Commission met remotely to review the approval of minutes and consider several transportation and sustainability items. The most significant decision was the recommendation to increase hourly parking rates in the city's three garages from $0.50 to $1.25, aligning with the FY 2021 budget approved by the City Council. Staff also presented updates on downtown parking sensors, SB 743 implementation, and the draft Sustainability Action Plan, while seeking commission support for a Safe Routes to BART grant application.
- Approval of Downtown Parking Garage rate increase from $0.50 to $1.25 per hour
- Update on downtown parking sensor installation and data monitoring
- Presentation on SB 743 VMT implementation requirements and next steps
- Input on draft vision statement and objectives for the new Sustainability Action Plan
- Request for letter of support for Safe Routes to BART grant at Ygnacio Valley Road/N California Boulevard
The Commission approved increasing hourly parking rates in three city garages from $0.50 to $1.25. It also authorized a letter of support for a Safe Routes to BART grant and elected its leadership.
- Approved hourly parking garage rate increase from $0.50 to $1.25 (unanimous)
- Approved support for Safe Routes to BART Grant Application (unanimous)
- Elected David German as Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Danny Milks as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Approved Minutes of January 16, 2020 (unanimous)
- Approved committee appointments for CCTA and Shared Mobility Working Group (unanimous)
Arts Commission Regular Meeting
The Walnut Creek Arts Commission held a regular meeting to approve minutes from October and December 2019. The body reviewed the 2019 Public Art Annual Report, a report on public art projects, and an update on the 'Your Parks, Your Future' initiative. No public communications were received, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm.
- Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 28, 2019
- Approval of minutes from the Special Meeting of December 16, 2019
- Review of the Public Art Annual Report 2019
- Review of the Public Art Projects Report
- Update on the 'Your Parks, Your Future' project
The Arts Commission approved the minutes from the October 28, 2019 regular meeting and the December 16, 2019 special meeting. Staff provided updates on the 2019 Public Art Annual Report and various ongoing art projects.
- Approved minutes of the October 28, 2019 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the December 16, 2019 special meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Transportation Commission
The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission met to review the draft 'Rethinking Mobility' strategic plan and a proposed Neighborhood Streets Program. Staff requested a recommendation from the Commission to forward the draft plan to the Planning Commission and City Council for adoption. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as roll call, public comments, and approval of previous minutes.
- Review of the draft 'Rethinking Mobility, A Transportation Strategic Plan'
- Oral presentation on the proposed Neighborhood Streets Program
- Staff request for a recommendation to adopt the draft strategic plan
- Approval of minutes from the October 17, 2019 meeting
The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of the draft Rethinking Mobility Transportation Strategic Plan and forward it to the Planning Commission and City Council. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from October 17, 2019, with a location correction. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of October 17, 2019, with location corrected (unanimous)
- Recommended adoption of Draft Rethinking Mobility Transportation Strategic Plan (4-1, Milks opposed)