https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek Searchable transcripts of Walnut Creek city government meetings. public-meetings Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-10-22-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-10-22-design-review-commission.html Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Joint Special Planning Commission/Design Review Commission Meeting - Oct 22, 2026 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-10-20-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-10-20-city-council.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm - Oct 20, 2026 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-10-15-transportation-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-10-15-transportation-commission.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission reviewed mobility conditions, draft vision and guiding values, and community feedback for the 2050 General Plan update. Commissioners discussed traffic safety, transit service, bicycle and pedestrian connections, and transportation innovation; no formal action was taken. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-10-08-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-10-08-planning-commission.html Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Walnut Creek Planning Commission unanimously approved conditional use permits for extended alcohol hours at Masses Bar & Grill and for Attune Lux Spa. Commissioners also received transportation updates and a reminder about the upcoming general plan study session. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-10-06-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-10-06-city-council.html Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Walnut Creek City Council reviewed transit services and state legislation, unanimously endorsed four November ballot measures, and accepted the Shadelands annual report. Members also discussed public access to Heather Farm’s new turf fields and approved the 2027 meeting schedule. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-09-24-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-09-24-planning-commission.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for concurrent gasoline and alcohol sales at Chevron on North Main Street, including distilled spirits. A commissioner also praised the city’s collaboration with Habitat for Humanity. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-09-17-transportation-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-09-17-transportation-commission.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Walnut Creek Transportation Commission reviewed bicycle and pedestrian improvements on Newell Avenue and favored a south-side two-way cycle track on Parkside Drive. Commissioners also received updates on road projects, neighborhood improvements, school travel programs, and grant applications. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-09-16-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-09-16-design-review-commission.html Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Design Review Commission held study sessions on the Ivy and Rossmoor residential care facility proposals, providing feedback on architecture, landscaping, screening, and resident outdoor spaces. Staff also announced an upcoming joint study session on the general plan existing conditions report. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-09-15-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-09-15-city-council.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek City Council: 9/15/2026 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-09-15-city-council-study-session.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-09-15-city-council-study-session.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek City Council: Study Session - 9/15/2026 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-09-10-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-09-10-planning-commission.html Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Walnut Creek Planning Commission unanimously approved Joybound’s animal daycare project and recommended City Council adoption of a comprehensive sign ordinance update. Staff also announced an upcoming general plan meeting and highlighted the city’s online parcel viewer. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-09-02-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-09-02-design-review-commission.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Design Review Commission: 9/2/2026 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-09-01-city-council-candidates-forum-2026.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-09-01-city-council-candidates-forum-2026.html Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:53:47 +0000 A Walnut Creek Chamber candidate forum covered housing, development, economic growth, public safety, transportation, and senior services. The transcript is a different event from the supplied City Council agenda, so no listed agenda items were discussed. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-09-01-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-09-01-city-council.html Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek City Council: 9/1/2026 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-08-27-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-08-27-planning-commission.html Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Planning Commission unanimously approved conditional use permits for a day spa and tailor shop, as well as an eight-story, 104-unit mixed-use development at 1532 Mt. Diablo Boulevard. Commissioners also discussed improving affordable-unit disclosures, reconsidering CUP requirements for compatible uses, and upcoming commission activities. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-08-19-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-08-19-design-review-commission.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Design Review Commission heard public comments about access to Heather Farm soccer fields and conducted a study session on Elite Armory’s proposed North Main Street shooting range. Commissioners recommended further work on sound mitigation, safety measures, utility screening, lighting, landscaping, bollards, and a more welcoming storefront design before Planning Commission review. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-08-18-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-08-18-city-council.html Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Council recognized the Diablo Vista Chorus, heard a CenterRep season update and public comments, and received council activity reports. It reviewed an electric-vehicle strategy, adopted an updated user-fee policy and fee schedule, denied an appeal for a Mandarin Lane short-term rental, and adjourned in memory of former mayor Ed Skoog. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-08-13-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-08-13-planning-commission.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Planning Commission denied an appeal of a permit allowing two redwood trees to be removed from 1085 Hacienda Drive and recommended approval of citywide zoning amendments concerning accessory dwelling units, public notices, and residential review procedures. Commissioners also received updates on upcoming meetings and public outreach for the general plan update. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-07-21-city-council-study-session.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-07-21-city-council-study-session.html Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-07-21-city-council.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-07-21-city-council.html Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Walnut Creek City Council approved annual tourism district assessments, reviewed proposed user fee increases and cost recovery policies, and unanimously placed the Senior Housing Transit Village Initiative on the November ballot. The council also recognized community achievements and adjourned in memory of former mayor Sue Rainey. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-07-09-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-07-09-planning-commission.html Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-07-06-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-07-06-planning-commission.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Planning Commission Meeting - Jul 06, 2026 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-07-01-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-07-01-design-review-commission.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Design Review Commission Meeting - Jul 01, 2026 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-07-01-design-review-commission-special-meeting.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-07-01-design-review-commission-special-meeting.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-25-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-25-planning-commission.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Planning Commission Meeting - Jun 25, 2026 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-17-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-17-design-review-commission.html Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. 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 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-11-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-11-planning-commission.html Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 6/11/26 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/2026-06-02-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/2026-05-28-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-05-28-planning-commission.html Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-05-21-transportation-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-05-21-transportation-commission.html Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Walnut Creek Transportation Commission: May 21, 2026 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 recording contains only a brief microphone 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-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/2026-04-21-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/2026-04-09-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-04-09-planning-commission.html Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. 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/2026-04-07-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/2026-03-26-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-26-planning-commission.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-19-transportation-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-19-transportation-commission.html Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Transportation Commission - Mar 19, 2026 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-18-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-18-design-review-commission.html Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Design Review Commission Meeting - Mar 18, 2026 https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-18-design-review-commission-special-meeting.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-18-design-review-commission-special-meeting.html Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. 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/2026-03-17-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/2026-03-12-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-12-planning-commission.html Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-09-transportation-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-09-transportation-commission.html Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-04-design-review-commission-regular-meeting.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-04-design-review-commission-regular-meeting.html Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-04-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-03-04-design-review-commission.html Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Design Review Commission Meeting - Mar 04, 2026