April 21, 2026 · City Council
Consider and take action on any request from a Councilmember to participate in a meeting remotely due to emergency circumstances pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(f)(1). Receive notice that a Councilmember is participating in the meeting due to just cause circumstances pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(f)(1). Under California law, public comments at special meetings are limited to subjects on the agenda only; therefore, public comments will be received at this time for the item identified below.
After an opportunity for public comment, the City Council will reconvene in closed session in the 2nd Floor Conference Room pursuant to:
(Pursuant to Government Code section 54957) Title: City Manager
(Pursuant to Government Code section 54957) Title: City Attorney
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 PM Council Chamber, 1st Floor
Consider and take action on any request from a Councilmember to participate in a meeting remotely due to emergency circumstances pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(f)(1). Receive notice that a Councilmember is participating in the meeting due to just cause circumstances pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(f)(1) - none.
This portion of the meeting is reserved for comment on items not on the agenda. Under the Brown Act, the Council cannot act on items raised during public communications but may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed; request clarification; or refer the item to staff. Consistent with Section 9.5 of the City Council Handbook, thirty (30) minutes will be allocated at this time for public communications for items not on the agenda. Additional time for public communications for items not on the agenda will be provided at the end of the meeting if necessary.
The City Clerk’s Office received a Notice of Intent to Circulate Petition for the Walnut Creek Senior Housing Transit Village Initiative which would, among other things, amend the Walnut Creek General Plan, North Downtown Specific Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to change existing land use regulations for a 2.4 acre parcel located at the northeast corner of North California Boulevard and Ygnacio Valley Road to replace currently approved office uses with senior housing and would increase the floor area ratio for commercial uses on the site from 0.3 to 0.6. Elections Code Section 9212 authorizes the City to prepare an informational report related to the proposed ballot measures. Friends of Walnut Creek Senior Housing has requested that the City prepare the report and has offered to reimburse the City for the costs incurred in preparing the report. Staff Contact: Charles Ching Assistant City Manager, (925) 943-5899, ext. 5812.
California Senate Bill 969 (SB 969), signed into law in September 2024, enables cities to establish "Entertainment Zones," which allow patrons to purchase alcoholic beverages from licensed vendors and consume them in public spaces with the intent of activating these areas and supporting restaurants and bars. The proposed ordinance establishes guidelines for creating and operating Entertainment Zones as required under SB 969. Staff Contact: Mike Nimon Economic Development Manager, (925) 943-5899, ext. 2469.
After an opportunity for public comment, the City Council will reconvene in closed session in the 2nd Floor Conference Room pursuant to:
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representative: Steve Mattas Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representative: Dan Buckshi Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
***OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING*** TO WATCH OR LISTEN ONLY:
TO PROVIDE COMMENTS BY MAIL, E-MAIL OR IN-PERSON: • MAILING OR E-MAIL OPTION • Members of the public are welcome to submit written comments by U.S. mail (City of Walnut Creek, Attn: City Clerk’s Office, 1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596) during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, or via email to PublicComments@walnutcreekca.gov prior or during the meeting. • Written Comments received at least two (2) hours prior to the scheduled start time of the City Council meeting will be provided to the City Council and posted to the City website as part of the official record of the meeting. The written comment cut-off time for this meeting is 2:00 pm given the 4:00 pm start time. • Written Comments received within two (2) hours of the scheduled start time of the City Council meeting and during the City Council meeting will be provided to the City Council the day following the City Council meeting. o If you are submitting written comments on a particular item on the agenda, please identify the agenda item number and letter. o If you are submitting written comments on an item not listed on the agenda, please identify your e-mail/comment as a General Public Comment. • IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION Members of the public can provide in-person comments at the lectern in the Council Chamber located at 1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend in-person up to full capacity. Public comments are limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the Mayor. Speaker Identification cards are available in the Council Chamber. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6 p.m.