{ "city": "Walnut Creek", "state": "NC", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-walnutcreek/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-31", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-21", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Planning Commission to review 104-unit mixed-use project at 1532 Mt. Diablo Blvd.", "summary": "The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permit applications, including a proposed eight-story, 110,970-square-foot mixed-use development with 104 residential units (14 affordable) at 1532 Mt. Diablo Blvd., which also requires design review. The other two hearings are for a day spa and a tailor shop in existing tenant spaces at 1828-1830 Mt. Diablo Blvd. The agenda also includes routine items like consent calendar and public communications.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&event_id=3014", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&event_id=3014" }, { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Design Review Commission Meeting", "headline": "Walnut Creek Design Review Commission to advise on Elite Armory expansion", "summary": "The Design Review Commission will hold a study session to provide advisory comments on a proposed 1,280 sq. ft. addition to the Elite Armory building at 2615 N. Main Street for a recreation and entertainment use. The commission is not taking action but will give input for the Planning Commission's future decision. The agenda also includes routine consent calendar items, public communications, and commissioner reports.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=5428", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=5428" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "City Council Special Meeting 4pm/ Regular Meeting at 6 pm", "headline": "Council to consider EV plan, fee hikes, and short-term rental appeal", "summary": "The Walnut Creek City Council will hold a special closed-session meeting at 4 pm to discuss real estate negotiations for 1352 Locust Street and potential litigation, followed by a regular meeting at 6 pm. The regular meeting includes a public hearing on adopting a new User Fee Cost Recovery Policy and updating the FY27 Master Fee Schedule, which could change fees for city services. The Council will also hear an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 635 Mandarin Lane, and review a draft Electric Vehicle Strategic Plan.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5426", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5426" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Planning Commission to hear appeal on tree removal permit at 1085 Hacienda Drive", "summary": "The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: an appeal of a tree removal permit for two Coast Redwood trees at 1085 Hacienda Drive, and proposed zoning text amendments for accessory dwelling units, public hearing notices, and minor cleanup items. The Commission will decide whether to uphold or deny the tree removal permit and will recommend whether the City Council should adopt the zoning amendments.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=5424", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=5424" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED", "headline": "Walnut Creek Design Review Commission meeting cancelled for Aug. 5", "summary": "The Walnut Creek Design Review Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 1666 North Main Street.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=5420", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=5420" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting - CANCELLED", "headline": "Walnut Creek Planning Commission meeting cancelled for July 23, 2026", "summary": "The Walnut Creek Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 1666 N. Main Street.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=5418", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=5418" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "City Council Special Meeting Study Session 4pm/ Regular Meeting at 6 pm", "headline": "Council to decide on placing senior housing initiative on November ballot", "summary": "The Walnut Creek City Council will hold a study session on the 2050 General Plan update, then a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Tourism Business Improvement District assessments and a decision on the Senior Housing Transit Village Initiative. The council will also consider a new user fee cost recovery policy and master fee schedule, and several consent items including a $750,000 concession contract.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5414", "minutes_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5414", "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5414" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Arts Commission Regular Meeting", "headline": "Arts Commission to consider removing artworks from city collection", "summary": "The Walnut Creek Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider deaccessioning artwork from the City's permanent public art collection, a decision that could remove pieces from public display. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a public art report, and announcements. No other substantive actions are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=5413", "minutes_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=5413", "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=5413" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Transportation Commission - CANCELED", "headline": "Walnut Creek Transportation Commission meeting canceled for July 16, 2026", "summary": "The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for September 17, 2026, at 6:00 pm. No agenda items were discussed or decided.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5411", "minutes_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5411", "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5411" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED", "headline": "Walnut Creek Design Review Commission meeting cancelled", "summary": "The Design Review Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 15, 2026, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=5410", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=5410" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Planning Commission to decide on office use permit at 1402 Newell Ave", "summary": "The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit for YC+D Architecture to establish a professional business office in a vacant tenant space at 1402 Newell Avenue. The site is zoned Central Retail District, requiring the permit for ground-floor office use. The project includes only interior tenant improvements and ADA parking upgrades, with no exterior construction. The commission will also handle routine consent calendar items and public communications.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=5408", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=5408" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Design Review Commission Meeting", "headline": "Walnut Creek DRC to review draft Sign Ordinance update", "summary": "The Design Review Commission will hold a study session on a citywide update to the Sign Ordinance (Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 8). The commission will review the draft changes and provide feedback before the proposal goes to the Planning Commission and City Council. No final action will be taken at this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=5405", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=5405" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Finance Committee Meeting", "headline": "Finance Committee to review fee policy and FY27 fee schedule", "summary": "The Walnut Creek Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed User Fee Cost Recovery Policy and updates to the FY27 Master Fee Schedule. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting. Public comment is limited to agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5402", "minutes_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5402", "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5402" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Design Review Commission Meeting", "headline": "Commission to review 172-unit multifamily project at 1271 S. California Blvd", "summary": "The Design Review Commission will hold a public hearing to provide advisory comments on the proposed Fairfield Centre Place South Multifamily Residential Development, a 172-unit, seven-story rental building at 1271 S. California Boulevard. The project includes demolition of an existing commercial building, a three-level parking garage, tree removals, and 26 affordable units. The Commission is not taking action but will forward comments to the Planning Commission. The agenda also includes routine items like consent calendar and public communications.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=5400", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=5400" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm", "headline": "Council to consider I-680 ramp metering MOU and TBID assessment levy", "summary": "The Walnut Creek City Council is holding a regular meeting with several consent items and two main discussion items. They will consider authorizing the city manager to sign a memorandum of understanding for I-680 corridor ramp metering projects, and will review the Tourism Business Improvement District's annual report and set a public hearing for the assessment levy. The council will also receive a presentation on the draft Economic Development Action Plan for fiscal years 2027-2028.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5398", "minutes_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5398", "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5398" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Planning Commission votes to deny short-term rental application at 635 Mandarin Lane", "summary": "The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will vote to deny a short-term rental application at 635 Mandarin Lane. The commission will also hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a youth athletics studio at 1920 Mt. Diablo Blvd. and a special use permit for a temporary pediatric trailer at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. A design review for a new Restoration Hardware store was withdrawn from the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=5396", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=5396" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED", "headline": "Walnut Creek Design Review Commission meeting cancelled", "summary": "The Design Review Commission's regular meeting scheduled for June 3, 2026, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=5394", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=5394" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council Special Meeting (Closed Session) 4pm/ Regular Meeting at 6 pm", "headline": "Council to review user fees, TBID assessments, and FY27 budget amendments", "summary": "The Walnut Creek City Council will hold a closed session on anticipated litigation, then a regular meeting to consider consent items including FY27 budget amendments, a tourism business improvement district assessment, and a comprehensive user fee study. A public hearing will address job vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts for FY26.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5392", "minutes_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5392", "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5392" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "PROS Commission Regular Meeting", "headline": "PROS Commission hears presentations on golf course, summer programs, open space", "summary": "The Park, Recreation, and Open Space Commission held its regular meeting, approving the April 6, 2026 minutes and receiving public comment. The main business consisted of four presentations: a non-profit/city partner, Boundary Oak Golf Course, summer programming updates, and an open space summary. No formal decisions were made on these items; they were informational only.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=5390", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=5390" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Planning Commission to hear three conditional use permits, including restaurant alcohol extension", "summary": "The Walnut Creek Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permit applications: two for short-term rentals and one for extended alcohol service at a restaurant. The Cashion short-term rental item will be rescheduled and re-noticed to a date uncertain. The commission will also address consent calendar items, public communications, and staff reports.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=5388", "minutes_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=5388", "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=5388" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Transportation Commission", "headline": "Walnut Creek Transportation Commission to review EV charger program analysis", "summary": "The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission is meeting to review an analysis and recommendations for an Electric Vehicle Charger Program, which will later be presented to the City Council. The commission will also receive an update on Bike to Wherever Day 2026 events. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public communications.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5386", "minutes_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5386", "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5386" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Design Review Commission Meeting - CANCELLED", "headline": "Walnut Creek Design Review Commission meeting cancelled", "summary": "The Design Review Commission meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=5385", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=5385" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm", "headline": "Council to consider placing treasurer appointment measure on Nov ballot", "summary": "The Walnut Creek City Council will consider placing a measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot to transition the City Treasurer from an elected to an appointed position. The council will also review the FY 2027 proposed budget amendments and discuss community outreach to inform future council priorities. Several consent items include contract awards and budget adjustments.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5383", "minutes_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5383", "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5383" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting - CANCELLED", "headline": "Walnut Creek Planning Commission meeting cancelled; sole appeal withdrawn", "summary": "The Walnut Creek Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for May 14, 2026, has been cancelled. The only item on the agenda, an appeal of an approved Administrative Use Permit for Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse, has been withdrawn. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=5382", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=5382" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Finance Committee Meeting", "headline": "Finance Committee to review FY26 Q3 budget and FY27 proposed amendments", "summary": "The Walnut Creek Finance Committee will review the FY26 third-quarter budget update and discuss proposed amendments to the FY27 budget. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment limited to agenda items. No public comments were received.", "agenda_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5381", "minutes_url": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5381", "source": "https://walnutcreek.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=5381" } ] }