June 2, 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 54956.9(d)(2)) Significant Exposure to Litigation - One case
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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).
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 Council is conducting a public hearing to consider the status of the City of Walnut Creek’s job vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts for fiscal year 2026 in accordance with Government Code 3502.3. If necessary, the City will identify any necessary changes to the City’s policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may lead to obstacles in the hiring process. The recognized employee organization for a bargaining unit will be entitled to make a presentation in accordance with the law. Staff Contact: Trish Raver, Human Resources Director (925) 943-5899, ext. 5860.
The City of Walnut Creek established the Walnut Creek Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) in December 2010 to promote tourism within the City by funding activities through a levy of assessments upon the hotels that will benefit from those activities. In accordance with California Streets and Highways Code Section 36540, the TBID Advisory Board has prepared an Annual Assessment Report (Assessment Report) for fiscal year 2025-2026. To renew the levy of assessments, City Council must hold two meetings. At the first meeting, City Council is presented with the TBID’s Assessment Report which includes previous year’s activities and the proposed plan for the new fiscal year, adopts a resolution of intention to levy assessments for the upcoming fiscal year, and to set a public hearing date. The second meeting is the public hearing to complete the two-step process. Staff Contact: Mike Nimon, Economic Development Manager, (925) 943-5899, ext. 2469.
The City engaged Matrix Consulting Group to complete a Comprehensive User Fee Study evaluating the full cost of providing fee-based services across multiple departments and program areas. The study provides updated cost recovery information intended to support City Council discussion regarding user fees, service levels, and cost recovery policies. City Council is requested to provide feedback, input, and policy direction to staff regarding the development of a citywide cost recovery policy and fee recommendations. Staff Contact: Kirsten LaCasse, Administrative Services Director (925) 943-5810
***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, June 16, 2026 at 6 p.m.