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Planning Commission ¶

• Aug 13, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting - Aug 13, 2026 Agenda
• Jul 9, 2026 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 7/9/26 Agenda
  The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for YC+D Architecture to occupy a ground-floor office space at 1402 Newell Avenue. Commissioners and staff also shared updates on regional transportation planning, the Walnut Creek 2050 general plan process, upcoming outreach events, and meeting scheduling.
• Jul 6, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting - Jul 06, 2026 Agenda
• Jun 25, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting - Jun 25, 2026 Agenda
• Jun 11, 2026 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 6/11/26 Agenda
  The Planning Commission approved use permits for Spark Athletics, a UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital temporary mobile pediatric trailer, and Spring Dental's expansion. Commissioners also received updates on the Taiwanese Cultural Center design changes, the upcoming General Plan joint study session, Chip Griffin's retirement, and the sign ordinance project.
• May 28, 2026 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 5/28/26 Agenda
  The Planning Commission considered two short-term rental conditional use permit items and one restaurant alcohol-service permit. The Cashion short-term rental was continued to a date uncertain, the Krauss short-term rental permit was denied after extensive discussion of noncompliance and neighborhood impacts, and the Daryoush Restaurant alcohol-hours extension was approved.
• Apr 9, 2026 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 4/09/26 Agenda
  The Planning Commission approved a special use permit for food truck operations at Ygnacio Center after staff presentation, applicant comments, and commissioner questions. Commissioners and staff also shared brief updates on transportation funding presentations, the Mitchell Townhomes appeal outcome, and upcoming meeting scheduling.
• Mar 26, 2026 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 3/26/26 Agenda
  The Planning Commission recommended City Council adoption of the Safety Element update and related negative declaration, denied an appeal of the Diablo Hills Golf Course solar energy system building permit, and approved design review for the Oceana restaurant project at the former Yacht Club site. Commissioners also heard brief staff and member announcements about upcoming agendas and Planning Commissioners Academy training.
• Mar 12, 2026 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 3/12/26 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek Planning Commission elected new officers and approved the Sunnyvale single-family residential development at 1725 Sunnyvale Avenue, including subdivision, density bonus, design review, tree removal, and tree dripline encroachment permits. Commissioners also received brief updates on upcoming agendas, transportation funding applications, and the sign ordinance update.
• Feb 12, 2026 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 2-12-26 Agenda
  The Planning Commission held two public hearings, approving the Mitchell Townhomes environmental review and project entitlements and recommending City Council approval of the Porsche Walnut Creek dealership project. Discussion focused heavily on housing law, environmental impacts, traffic, trees, neighborhood compatibility, lighting, and site circulation.
• Jan 22, 2026 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 1/22/26 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek Planning Commission approved conditional use permits for Pacific Veterinary Hospital to operate an MRI-focused veterinary hospital at 1079 Boulevard Way and for Stereo 41 to extend indoor alcohol service hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Staff also previewed upcoming agenda items and noted the League of Cities Planning Commission Academy registration details.
• Dec 11, 2025 Planning Commission: 12/11/25 Agenda
  The Planning Commission reviewed and approved three public hearing items: a mixed-use housing project on Mt. Diablo Boulevard, a private K-8 school at 2449 Buena Vista Avenue, and a short-term rental/bed-and-breakfast permit at 1002 Hacienda Drive. Public comments focused heavily on school traffic/noise and neighborhood impacts from the short-term rental.
• Nov 13, 2025 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 11/13/25 Agenda
  The Planning Commission heard public comments on housing affordability and approved two public hearing items: Retro Junkie's outdoor patio and food truck permit, and the Sierra Garden 87-unit affordable housing redevelopment. Commissioners also discussed upcoming meeting schedules and transit-related updates.
• Oct 23, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting - Oct 23, 2025 Agenda
• Oct 9, 2025 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 10/9/25 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek Planning Commission recommended approval of zoning code amendments for residential care facilities, ADU clarifications, and minor cleanup items. The Commission also continued the Retro Junkie hearing and heard brief staff and commissioner announcements.
• Sep 11, 2025 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 9/11/25 Agenda
  The Planning Commission reviewed and approved the Taiwanese American Culture Center of East Bay project, including design review, conditional use permits, lighting direction, engineering conditions, and a seven-foot wood fence modification. Commissioners and staff also gave brief updates on the sign ordinance process, transportation programs and projects, and upcoming meeting agendas.
• Aug 28, 2025 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 8/28/25 Agenda
  The Planning Commission reviewed and approved the Toyota of Walnut Creek dealership design review, tree removal permit, and sign exception for a new two-story dealership at North Broadway and Pine Street. Commissioners also heard a brief staff announcement about an upcoming September 11 Planning Commission item for a Taiwanese cultural community center.
• Aug 14, 2025 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 9/25/25 Agenda
  The Planning Commission moved the Walden Garden Townhomes extension to the consent calendar and approved it without substantive discussion, then heard a public hearing on the Sky Zone Trampoline Park conditional use permit. Staff presented the proposed indoor recreation use at the Orchard Shopping Center, and commissioners asked about the mezzanine, parking adequacy, and customer scheduling.
• Jul 10, 2025 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 7/10/25 Agenda
  The Planning Commission approved conditional use permits for Elia Restaurant's extended alcohol service hours and a new Taco Bell drive-through at Rossmoor Shopping Center, with the Taco Bell approval amended to require midnight closing. Commissioners also requested information on recent CEQA changes and received a transportation committee update.
• Jun 26, 2025 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 6/26/25 Agenda
  The Planning Commission recommended approval of General Plan and zoning text amendments needed to comply with state housing and land-use legislation, then approved a five-unit Holcomb Court condominium project with design review, tentative map, variance, and CEQA infill exemption findings. Commissioners also heard brief regional transportation and staff scheduling updates.
• Apr 24, 2025 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 4/24/25 Agenda
  The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the 2026-2035 Ten-Year Capital Investment Program and adopted a resolution finding it conforms to the General Plan. Commissioners also heard announcements about commission recruitment and discussed concerns about the design review process.
• Apr 10, 2025 Planning Commission: 4/10/25
• Feb 27, 2025 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 2/27/25
• Jan 23, 2025 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: January 23, 2025
• Jan 9, 2025 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: January 9th, 2025
• Nov 14, 2024 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 11/14/24
• Oct 24, 2024 Planning Commission: 10/24/24
• Oct 10, 2024 Planning Commission: 10/10/24
• Sep 12, 2024 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 9/12/24
• Aug 22, 2024 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 8/22/24
• Jul 25, 2024 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 7/24/24
• Jun 27, 2024 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 6/27/24
• Jun 13, 2024 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 6/13/24
• May 9, 2024 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 5/9/24
• Apr 25, 2024 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 4/25/24
• Apr 11, 2024 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 4/11/24
• Mar 28, 2024 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 5/28/24 Special Meeting
• Mar 14, 2024 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 3/14/24
• Feb 22, 2024 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 2/22/24
• Feb 8, 2024 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 2/8/24
• Dec 14, 2023 Walnut Creek Planning Commission
• Nov 30, 2023 Walnut Creek Planning Commission
• Nov 9, 2023 Walnut Creek Planning Commission
• Oct 26, 2023 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: October 26, 2023
• Oct 12, 2023 Walnut Creek Planning Commission
• Sep 28, 2023 Walnut Creek Planning Commission
• Sep 14, 2023 Walnut Creek Planning Commission
• Aug 24, 2023 Walnut Creek Planning Commission
• Jul 27, 2023 Planning Commission: July 27, 2023
• Jul 13, 2023 Walnut Creek Planning Commission
• Jun 8, 2023 Planning Commission

City Council ¶

• Jul 21, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: Study Session - 7/21/2026 Agenda
  The City Council held a study session kicking off the Walnut Creek 2050 General Plan update. Council discussed community engagement, land use, housing, transportation, economic vitality, public safety, equity, and measures of success for the planning process.
• Jul 21, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: 7/21/2026 Agenda
  The City Council recognized Parks and Recreation Month and a championship student team, approved the tourism district assessment, and provided direction on user-fee policies. The Council also reviewed the Senior Housing Transit Village Initiative and voted to place it on the November ballot before adjourning in memory of former mayor Sue Rainey.
• Jun 16, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: 6/16/2026 Agenda
  The City Council recognized Juneteenth, heard public and council reports, approved two pulled consent items, and authorized an MOU for I-680 ramp metering projects. The Council also advanced the Tourism Business Improvement District assessment process and reviewed the draft FY 2027-2028 Economic Development Action Plan.
• Jun 2, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: Closed Session - 6/2/2026 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council convened a special meeting for a closed session on anticipated litigation. The mayor opened public comment for the closed-session item, received none, and the council reconvened upstairs.
• Jun 2, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: 6/2/2026 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council recognized Gun Violence Awareness Day, swore in a new Measure O Citizens’ Oversight Committee member, and accepted a CALED award for the city’s outdoor dining program. The council also heard public comments and reports, received the annual vacancy/recruitment update, and reviewed a comprehensive user fee study with direction on future cost recovery policy.
• May 19, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: 5/19/2026 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council recognized several community observances, handled pulled consent calendar items, reviewed progress on council priorities, and approved fiscal year 2027 budget amendments. The Council also voted to place a November 3, 2026 ballot measure before voters on changing the City Treasurer position from elected to appointed.
• May 5, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: Closed Session - 5/5/2026 Agenda
  The provided transcript contains only a brief audio check and no substantive meeting discussion.
• May 5, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: May 5, 2026 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council recognized Bike to Work Week and National Police Week, considered several consent calendar items, heard public concerns about short-term rentals, and received council and staff reports. The Council approved community grant funding, a Safety Element update, and energy-efficient lighting upgrades for city facilities.
• Apr 21, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: Closed Session - 4/21/2026 Agenda
  The City Council convened a brief special meeting to take public comment before entering closed session for public employee performance evaluations of the City Manager and City Attorney. No public comment was received before the Council recessed to closed session.
• Apr 21, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: 4-21-2026 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council recognized local appointees and community programs, heard public comments on Planned Parenthood protest noise and community events, and approved a consent item concerning the Lesher fire alarm replacement project. The Council also directed preparation of an Elections Code 9212 report for a proposed senior housing transit village initiative and introduced an entertainment zone ordinance with a September 30, 2028 sunset unless extended.
• Apr 7, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: 4/7/2026 Agenda
  The Council recognized local community and sustainability efforts, heard an MCE presentation, received public comments and council/staff reports, and approved annual downtown business improvement district assessments. The major substantive item was the Mitchell Townhomes appeal hearing, where Council denied both appeals, certified the EIR, and approved the project entitlements with added construction notice and screening conditions.
• Apr 7, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: Closed Session - 4/7/2026 Agenda
  The special meeting was opened for a closed session on anticipated and existing litigation. The mayor invited public comment on the closed-session topics before the council reconvened into closed session.
• Mar 17, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: Closed Session - 3/17/2026 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council convened a special meeting for a closed session regarding existing litigation. The Mayor noted that public comment was limited to the closed-session item, no public comments were received, and the Council moved into closed session.
• Mar 17, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: 3/17/2026 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council issued proclamations for International Transgender Day of Visibility and Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month, heard public and council updates, and approved major planning, downtown assessment, and housing progress items. Actions included authorizing the General Plan 2050 consultant agreement, advancing downtown business improvement district assessments, and approving the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
• Mar 3, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: 3/3/2026 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council recognized American Red Cross Month, swore in newly appointed commissioners, heard public communications focused on mental health crisis response, and received council activity reports. The Council approved the pulled Shadelands and Wiget green infrastructure consent item, advanced the Porsche Walnut Creek dealership project, and adopted staff's FY2027 budget rebalancing recommendation.
• Feb 25, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: Closed Session - 2/25/2026
• Feb 17, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: 2/17/2026 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council recognized Black History Month and African American Mental Health Awareness Week, received an A3 crisis response update, heard a Walnut Creek Aquatic Foundation fundraising presentation, took public comments, and reviewed progress on 2025-2026 City Council priorities. The Council also discussed pulled consent items on the Newel Avenue Improvement Project and Wiget Lane Rehabilitation Project before approving them.
• Feb 17, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: Closed Session - 2/17/2026 Agenda
  The City Council held a brief special meeting to open public communications and proceed to commission candidate interviews. The mayor noted that public comments for the special meeting were limited to the interview item and that interviews would be conducted in person without video recording.
• Feb 3, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: 2/3/26 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council recognized American Heart Month, administered oaths to new commissioners, heard public comments on senior services and Bancroft Elementary's dual immersion program, and received staff and council updates. The council also selected applicants to interview for 2026 commission appointments.
• Feb 2, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: Closed session - 2/2/2026 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council opened a February 3, 2026 special meeting for a closed session regarding anticipated litigation. No public comment was received before the Council adjourned into closed session.
• Jan 20, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council Special Meeting: 1/20/2026 Agenda
  The City Council special meeting opened to take public comment before a closed session on anticipated and existing litigation matters. No public comment was given, and the Council convened into closed session.
• Jan 20, 2026 Walnut Creek City Council: 1/20/2026 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council recognized Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, discussed two pulled consent items on traffic safety funding, heard public comments on parks and open space, and approved the 2026 legislative agenda. Council and staff also gave updates on regional assignments, food bank fundraising, transportation, community events, and related city business.
• Dec 16, 2025 2025 Walnut Creek City Council Holiday Greetings Agenda
  The recording consists of holiday greetings from Walnut Creek councilmembers reflecting on community, family, gratitude, and hopes for 2026. No substantive agenda items from the provided agenda are discussed in the transcript.
• Dec 16, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council Special Meeting: 12/16/2025 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council special meeting opened with public comment on agenda-related closed-session matters, including concerns about district election litigation. The Council then closed public communications and moved to conduct commission candidate interviews and consider appointments, which were not video recorded.
• Dec 16, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 12/16/2025 Agenda
  The City Council heard a health system presentation, handled several consent calendar items with discussion, received extensive public comment about Rudgier Park pickleball access, and reviewed staff and council reports. The Council accepted the FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and received an overview of new 2025-2026 state housing laws.
• Dec 2, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 12/2/2025 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council honored former Mayor Gwen Regalia, heard public remembrances, and completed its annual reorganization. Outgoing Mayor Cindy Darling reflected on the city’s accomplishments before Kevin Wilk was selected as mayor and Matt Francois as mayor pro tem, followed by Wilk’s comments on priorities for the coming year.
• Dec 2, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: Special Meeting: Agenda
  The special meeting was convened for a closed session regarding anticipated litigation. No public comment was received before the Council recessed into closed session.
• Nov 18, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: Special Meeting: 11/18/2025 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council convened a special meeting for closed session items involving existing and anticipated litigation. After asking for public comment and receiving none, the Council recessed into closed session.
• Nov 18, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 11/18/2025 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council received a State of the District presentation from the Contra Costa Community College District, heard public comment on Northgate High School transportation, approved several pulled consent items, and authorized lease revenue bond financing for the Heather Farm Aquatic and Community Center project. The Council also adopted the 2025 California Building Standards Code amendments and adjourned in memory of former Mayor Gwen Regalia.
• Nov 4, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: Special Meeting: 11/4/2025 Agenda
  The transcript covers only the brief special meeting opening before commission interviews continued off video. Mayor Cindy Darling explained the public-comment limits for the special meeting and adjourned the recorded portion after noting no public speakers were present.
• Nov 4, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 11/4/2025 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council recognized Lung Cancer Awareness Month, heard an update from Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, received council activity reports, and considered updates to building codes, sign regulations, residential care facility zoning, and a gas-powered leaf blower ban. The council introduced ordinances on building standards, residential care facilities, and leaf blowers, while giving direction on the sign ordinance update.
• Oct 21, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 10/21/2025 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council recognized pedestrian safety, domestic violence awareness, and Sister Cities youth ambassadors, then handled consent, public comments, and council reports. The Council approved a comment letter to MTC on Transit Oriented Communities policy implementation and reviewed an e-bike safety action plan focused on education, enforcement, legislation, infrastructure, and community partnerships.
• Oct 21, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: Special Meeting: 10/21/2025 Agenda
  The City Council convened a special meeting for a closed session on real property negotiations involving lease price and terms for 1540 March Banks Drive. No public comments were made before the Council recessed into closed session.
• Oct 7, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: Special Meeting: 10/7/2025 Agenda
  The special meeting opened for a closed session on two existing-litigation matters. No public comment was given before the Council convened in closed session.
• Oct 7, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 10/7/2025 Agenda
  The Council recognized United Against Hate Week, heard election and Youth Leadership Commission presentations, and took up several transportation, economic development, financing, and planning items. Major actions included approving funding and a JPA agreement for the Treat Boulevard Corridor Improvements Project, accepting the Shadelands PBID report, establishing a financing authority for the Heather Farm project, and giving direction on the General Plan update outreach framework.
• Sep 16, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 9/16/2025 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council recognized Hispanic Heritage Month, heard public comments and council/staff reports, and reviewed major city initiatives. The council received detailed updates on bond financing for the Heather Farm aquatic and community center project and on 2025-2026 priorities including economic development, sustainability, the general plan, parks, and public safety.
• Sep 2, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 9/2/2025 Agenda
  The Council recognized National Preparedness Month, heard public comments on e-bike safety and parking, received staff updates, and approved a process improvement consulting agreement for development services. The Council also approved land use and zoning changes for 1200 Rossmoor Parkway and a CDBG annual action plan amendment.
• Sep 2, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council Special Meeting: 9/2/2025 Agenda
  The City Council held a special study session on draft recommendations for the downtown curb management plan. Councilmembers discussed parking demand, loading zones, merchant parking, street closures, bike and micromobility facilities, wayfinding, garage use, meter rates, and implementation priorities.
• Aug 5, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 8/5/2025 Agenda
  The City Council recognized a new Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commissioner and honored Diablo Regional Arts Association for a CALED Award of Merit. The meeting also covered two pulled consent items, public comments on civic transparency and local services, council and staff reports, and adjourned in memory of Jake “Papa Jake” Larson.
• Jul 15, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 7/15/2025 Agenda
  The Council received proclamations and presentations, heard extensive public comment urging support for state climate superfund legislation, approved several pulled consent items, and adopted zoning-code and outdoor dining incentive program actions. The meeting also included reports on city projects, regional assignments, downtown activity, transportation, sustainability, and a Clean Water Program overview.
• Jun 17, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: June 17, 2025 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council recognized new commissioners, Juneteenth, and youth volunteer award recipients, then discussed pulled consent items, public comments, council reports, and three public hearings. The Council approved the FY2026 TBID assessment, the CDBG consolidated and annual action plans with grant funding caveats, and the FY2026-27 operating and capital budgets.
• Jun 3, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 6/3/25 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek City Council recognized Gun Violence Awareness Day and LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, heard public comments and council reports, and approved or advanced several finance, staffing, tourism, and assessment items. Major discussion focused on job vacancies and public safety staffing, the tourism business improvement district, and the proposed FY2026-FY2027 budget including outdoor dining incentive direction.
• May 20, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 5/20/25 Agenda
  The council received proclamations and presentations on affordable housing, public works, student wellness, and the Lesher Center strategic plan, then discussed affordable housing funding, staff and council reports, and 2025-2026 priority work plans. The meeting concluded with decisions on commission interview slates and an adjournment in memory of former Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover before closed session.
• May 6, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 5/6/25 Agenda
  The council recognized several heritage and awareness proclamations, discussed selected consent calendar items, heard public comments and council reports, and reviewed the proposed FY 2026-2027 operating budget. The meeting also covered the draft 2026-2035 capital improvement program and capital budget, with discussion focused on infrastructure, public safety, downtown vitality, parks, sidewalks, and transportation projects.
• Apr 15, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 4/15/25
• Apr 1, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 4/1/25
• Mar 18, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 3/18/25
• Mar 4, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 3/4/25
• Feb 18, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 2/18/25
• Feb 4, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 2/4/25
• Jan 21, 2025 Walnut Creek City Council: 1/21/25
• Dec 17, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 12/17/2024
• Dec 10, 2024 2024 Walnut Creek City Council Holiday Greetings
• Dec 3, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 12/3/24
• Nov 19, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 11/19/24
• Oct 15, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 10/15/24
• Oct 1, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 10/1/24
• Sep 17, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 9/17/24
• Sep 10, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council Candidates Forum 2024
• Sep 3, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 9/3/24
• Aug 6, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 8/6/24
• Jul 23, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 7/23/24 Special Meeting
• Jul 16, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 7/16/24
• Jun 18, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 6/18/24
• Jun 4, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 6/4/24
• May 21, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 5/21/24 Special Meeting
• May 7, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 5/7/24
• Apr 16, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 4/16/24
• Apr 2, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 4/2/24
• Mar 19, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 3/19/24
• Mar 5, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 3/6/24
• Feb 22, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 2/22/24 Closed Session
• Feb 20, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: 2/20/24
• Feb 6, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council : 2/6/24
• Jan 16, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council
• Jan 16, 2024 Walnut Creek City Council: Closed Session
• Dec 19, 2023 Walnut Creek City Council Special Meeting: Closed Session
• Dec 19, 2023 Walnut Creek City Council
• Dec 12, 2023 2023 Walnut Creek City Council Holiday Greeting
• Nov 14, 2023 Walnut Creek City Council: 11-14-2023
• Nov 7, 2023 Walnut Creek City Council: Closed Session Special Meeting
• Nov 7, 2023 Walnut Creek City Council
• Oct 24, 2023 Walnut Creek City Council: Special Meeting
• Oct 17, 2023 Walnut Creek City Council: Special meeting
• Oct 17, 2023 Walnut Creek City Council
• Sep 19, 2023 Walnut Creek City Council
• Sep 5, 2023 Walnut Creek City Council: Special Meeting
• Sep 5, 2023 Walnut Creek City Council
• Aug 1, 2023 Walnut Creek City Council
• Jul 19, 2023 Walnut Creek City Council Special Meeting
• Jul 18, 2023 Walnut Creek City Council
• Jun 20, 2023 Walnut Creek City Council: Special Meeting - Closed Session
• Jun 20, 2023 Walnut Creek City Council
• Jun 6, 2023 Walnut Creek City Council
• Sep 1, 2020 City Council: September 1, 2020

Design Review Commission ¶

• Jul 1, 2026 Design Review Commission Meeting - Jul 01, 2026 Agenda
• Jul 1, 2026 Design Review Commission- Special Meeting: July 1, 2026 Agenda
  The Design Review Commission held a study session on the citywide Sign Ordinance Update, reviewing proposed standards for sign size, lighting, master sign programs, downtown sign flexibility, and portable A-frame signs. Staff also announced upcoming meeting cancellations and tentative sign subcommittee scheduling.
• Jun 17, 2026 Design Review Commission: June 17, 2026 Agenda
  The Design Review Commission reviewed the Fairfield Centre Place South multifamily residential proposal at 1271 S. California Boulevard, focusing on design, density bonus waivers, tree removal, parking, street frontage, Alma Park impacts, and public comments. Commissioners forwarded design feedback including improved wayfinding, corner treatment, larger street trees, Alma Park wall mitigation, warmer colors, and potential park access.
• Mar 18, 2026 Design Review Commission Meeting - Mar 18, 2026 Agenda
• Mar 18, 2026 Design Review Commission- Special Meeting: March 18, 2026 Agenda
  The Design Review Commission held a study session on Joybound People & Pets' proposed new animal daycare facility at 2890 Mitchell Drive, discussing site design, fencing, landscaping, signage, wayfinding, lighting, acoustics, drainage, and operational impacts. Commissioners expressed support and gave consensus feedback focused on wayfinding/building identification, acoustic mitigation, and cut-off lighting details.
• Mar 4, 2026 Design Review Commission Meeting - Mar 04, 2026 Agenda
• Mar 4, 2026 Design Review Commission- Regular Meeting: March 4, 2026 Agenda
  The Design Review Commission elected a new chair and vice chair, then held a study session on the proposed Oceana restaurant design at 1555 Bonanza Street. Commissioners generally supported the project while asking for refinements to scrim detailing, landscaping, glazing privacy, rooftop equipment screening, and awning consistency, and they also selected a sign subcommittee.
• Feb 18, 2026 Design Review Commission Meeting - Feb 18, 2026 Agenda
• Feb 18, 2026 Design Review Commission- Special Meeting: February 18, 2026 Agenda
  The Design Review Commission held study sessions on the proposed 1532 Mt. Diablo mixed-use housing project and the RH commercial design compound at South Main Street and Mt. Diablo Boulevard. Commissioners gave design feedback on density, massing, public open space, access, materials, landscaping, fencing, and related site planning issues before brief staff announcements.
• Nov 19, 2025 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: November 19, 2025 Agenda
  The Design Review Commission held a study session on the proposed Sunnyvale single-family residential development at 1725 Sunnyvale Avenue. Discussion focused on density bonus waivers, tree removals, privacy, fencing, traffic, parking, grading, and landscape screening, with commissioners recommending higher perimeter fencing and stronger canopy replacement where feasible.
• Oct 22, 2025 Design Review Commission Special Meeting - Oct 22, 2025 Agenda
• Oct 22, 2025 Design Review Commission- Special Meeting: October 22, 2025 Agenda
  The Design Review Commission held a study session on the proposed Porsche dealership redevelopment at North Main Street and Second Avenue, including staff and applicant presentations, public comments, and commissioner feedback. Commissioners supported moving the project forward with recommendations addressing Second Avenue traffic, lighting visibility, demolition conditions, and support for the requested FAR, height, and signage deviations.
• Oct 15, 2025 Design Review Commission Meeting - Oct 15, 2025 Agenda
• Sep 25, 2025 Walnut Creek Planning/Design Review Commission: 9/25/25 Agenda
  The joint Planning Commission and Design Review Commission special meeting focused on training about AB 130 and SB 131 changes to CEQA exemptions and planning review timelines. Public comment raised freeway noise concerns, and commissioners discussed tribal consultation, density bonus interactions, and near-miss CEQA review.
• Sep 17, 2025 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: September 17, 2025 Agenda
  The Design Review Commission reviewed a proposed 74-unit mixed-use development at 2094 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, including density bonus requests, parking, daycare, landscaping, drainage, public safety, traffic, and fire access concerns. The commission also heard a brief staff announcement about an upcoming joint CEQA primer meeting with the Planning Commission.
• Sep 3, 2025 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: September 3, 2025 Agenda
  The Design Review Commission approved the Olympia Place master sign program amendment and held a study-session review of the proposed Sierra Garden 87-unit affordable housing redevelopment. Commissioners and the public focused on signage modernization, affordable housing design, height, parking, traffic, landscaping, shade, tree removal, and neighborhood compatibility.
• Jul 16, 2025 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: July 16, 2025 Agenda
  The Design Review Commission approved a John Muir Medical Campus master sign program amendment for the Hoffman Cancer Center, including donor-name signage, increased sign area, and illumination limits. Staff also noted likely cancellation of the next meeting due to staffing issues.
• Jun 18, 2025 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: June 18, 2025 Agenda
  The Design Review Commission approved the Alpine Square Master Sign Program and held a study session on the Mitchell Townhomes project, focusing on site design, open space programming, circulation, tree preservation, traffic, and neighborhood fit. Staff also announced cancellation of the July 2 meeting and an active sign ordinance survey.
• Jun 4, 2025 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: June 4, 2025 Agenda
  The Design Review Commission reviewed two study-session/public-hearing projects: a proposed Taco Bell drive-through at Rossmoor Shopping Center and a new Toyota Walnut Creek dealership. Commissioners raised concerns about Taco Bell circulation, tree removals, signage, colors, and neighborhood fit, while giving generally positive feedback on the Toyota project with comments on materials, lighting, and landscaping.
• May 7, 2025 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: May 7, 2025 Agenda
  The Design Review Commission reviewed the proposed Taiwanese Community Center and afterschool program at 1755 Sunnyvale Avenue. Commissioners generally supported the project while recommending refinements to landscaping, the long blank wall, lighting, cultural identity, HVAC screening/noise mitigation, drop-off operations, and site connectivity before Planning Commission review.
• Mar 5, 2025 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: March 5, 2025
• Jan 30, 2025 Walnut Creek Design Review/Planning Commission Joint Meeting: 1/30/25
• Jan 15, 2025 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: January 15, 2025
• Dec 18, 2024 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: December 18, 2025
• Dec 4, 2024 Design Review Commission: 12/4/24
• Nov 20, 2024 Design Review Commission: 11/20/24
• Sep 4, 2024 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission
• Jul 17, 2024 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: 7/17/24
• Jun 19, 2024 Design Review Commission: 6/19/24
• Apr 17, 2024 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: 4/17/24
• Apr 3, 2024 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: 4/3/24
• Mar 20, 2024 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: 3/20/24
• Feb 21, 2024 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: 4/21/24
• Jan 17, 2024 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission
• Dec 6, 2023 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission
• Nov 1, 2023 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission
• Oct 18, 2023 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission
• Sep 20, 2023 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission
• Sep 6, 2023 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission
• Jul 19, 2023 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission
• Jul 5, 2023 Walnut Creek Design Review Commission
• Jun 7, 2023 Design Review Commission

Transportation Commission ¶

• May 21, 2026 Walnut Creek Transportation Commission: May 21, 2026 Agenda
  No substantive meeting discussion could be identified because the transcript file is empty.
• Mar 19, 2026 Transportation Commission - Mar 19, 2026 Agenda
• Mar 9, 2026 Walnut Creek Transportation Commission: March 9, 2026 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission elected its chair and vice chair, reviewed upcoming and in-design transportation capital projects, and made annual committee appointments. Commissioners also received staff updates on Measure J compliance, resident service requests, trolley routing, the General Plan update, and Bike to Wherever Day activities.
• Jan 15, 2026 Walnut Creek Transportation Commission: January 15, 2026 Agenda
  The Transportation Commission received public comment on e-bike and scooter safety, recommended submitting the Newell Avenue Improvements Project for TDA Article 3 grant funding, and received an update on CCTA's Walk N Roll school active transportation program. Commissioners also shared brief announcements and staff reported that the curb plan had passed City Council.
• Nov 20, 2025 Walnut Creek Transportation Commission: November 20, 2025 Agenda
  The board approved consent items without discussion and held a public hearing on proposed weekend BREEZE service standardization and Sorrento Valley COASTER Connection modifications. After public comment and board discussion about ridership, service coverage, fiscal tradeoffs, and alternatives, the board approved the proposed service changes effective February 2026.
• Jul 17, 2025 Walnut Creek Transportation Commission: July 17, 2025 Agenda
  The Transportation Commission reviewed the Treat Boulevard Bicycle Project and the Downtown Curbside Management Plan draft recommendations, with extensive discussion of safety, traffic impacts, parking demand, loading zones, and bicycle/pedestrian access. The Commission also reappointed Commissioner Ash to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority Citizen Advisory Committee through March 2026 and received staff updates on recent transportation safety outreach and projects.
• May 15, 2025 Walnut Creek Transportation Commission: May 15, 2025 Agenda
  The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission heard public comments on bicycle planning, reviewed Bike to Wherever Day 2025 outcomes, and discussed stakeholder feedback for the Downtown Curbside Management Plan. Commissioners also shared brief announcements and staff updates on upcoming events, roadway work, and traffic-safety improvements.
• Mar 20, 2025 Walnut Creek Transportation Commission: March 20, 2025
• Jan 16, 2025 Walnut Creek Transportation Commission: January 16, 2025
• Nov 21, 2024 Transportation Commission: 11/21/24
• Sep 19, 2024 Transportation Commission: 9/19/24
• May 16, 2024 Transportation Commission: 5/16/24
• Mar 21, 2024 Walnut Creek Transportation Commission: 3/21/24
• Jan 18, 2024 Walnut Creek Transportation Commission
• Jul 20, 2023 Walnut Creek Transportation Commission