https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/ Walnut Creek City Council meeting transcripts. public-meetings Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-16-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-16-city-council.html Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm - Jun 16, 2026 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-02-city-council-closed-session.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-02-city-council-closed-session.html Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-02-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-02-city-council.html Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-05-19-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-05-19-city-council.html Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-05-05-city-council-closed-session.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-05-05-city-council-closed-session.html Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The provided transcript contains only a brief audio check and no substantive meeting discussion. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-05-05-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-05-05-city-council.html Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-04-21-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-04-21-city-council.html Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-04-21-city-council-closed-session.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-04-21-city-council-closed-session.html Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-04-07-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-04-07-city-council.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-04-07-city-council-closed-session.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-04-07-city-council-closed-session.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-17-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-17-city-council.html Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-17-city-council-closed-session.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-17-city-council-closed-session.html Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-03-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-03-city-council.html Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-25-city-council-closed-session.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-25-city-council-closed-session.html Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek City Council: Closed Session - 2/25/2026 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-17-city-council-closed-session.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-17-city-council-closed-session.html Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-17-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-17-city-council.html Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-03-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-03-city-council.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-02-city-council-closed-session.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-02-city-council-closed-session.html Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-01-20-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-01-20-city-council.html Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-01-20-city-council-special-meeting.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-01-20-city-council-special-meeting.html Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-12-16-city-council-holiday-greetings.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-12-16-city-council-holiday-greetings.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:59:05 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-12-16-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-12-16-city-council.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-12-16-city-council-special-meeting.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-12-16-city-council-special-meeting.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-12-02-city-council-special-meeting.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-12-02-city-council-special-meeting.html Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The special meeting was convened for a closed session regarding anticipated litigation. No public comment was received before the Council recessed into closed session. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-12-02-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-12-02-city-council.html Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-11-18-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-11-18-city-council.html Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-11-18-city-council-special-meeting.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-11-18-city-council-special-meeting.html Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-11-04-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-11-04-city-council.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-11-04-city-council-special-meeting.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-11-04-city-council-special-meeting.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-10-21-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-10-21-city-council.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-10-21-city-council-special-meeting.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-10-21-city-council-special-meeting.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-10-07-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-10-07-city-council.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-10-07-city-council-special-meeting.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-10-07-city-council-special-meeting.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-09-16-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-09-16-city-council.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-09-02-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-09-02-city-council.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-09-02-city-council-special-meeting.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-09-02-city-council-special-meeting.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-08-05-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-08-05-city-council.html Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-07-15-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-07-15-city-council.html Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-06-17-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-06-17-city-council.html Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-06-03-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-06-03-city-council.html Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-05-20-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-05-20-city-council.html Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-05-06-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-05-06-city-council.html Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-04-15-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-04-15-city-council.html Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek City Council: 4/15/25 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-04-01-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-04-01-city-council.html Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek City Council: 4/1/25 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-03-18-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-03-18-city-council.html Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek City Council: 3/18/25 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-03-04-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-03-04-city-council.html Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek City Council: 3/4/25 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-02-18-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-02-18-city-council.html Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek City Council: 2/18/25 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-02-04-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-02-04-city-council.html Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek City Council: 2/4/25 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-01-21-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-01-21-city-council.html Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek City Council: 1/21/25 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-12-17-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2024-12-17-city-council.html Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek City Council: 12/17/2024