https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/ Searchable transcripts of Walnut Creek city government meetings. public-meetings Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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 Design Review Commission Meeting - Jun 17, 2026 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/2026-06-11-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-06-11-planning-commission.html Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. 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/2026-05-28-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 No substantive meeting discussion could be identified because the transcript file is empty. 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/2026-04-09-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.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/2026-03-26-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.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/2026-03-12-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.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 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/2026-03-03-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/2026-02-18-design-review-commission-special-meeting.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-18-design-review-commission-special-meeting.html Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-18-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-18-design-review-commission.html Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Design Review Commission Meeting - Feb 18, 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/2026-02-12-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-02-12-planning-commission.html Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. 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/2026-01-22-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-01-22-planning-commission.html Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. 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/2026-01-15-transportation-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2026-01-15-transportation-commission.html Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. 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/2025-12-11-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-12-11-planning-commission.html Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. 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/2025-11-20-transportation-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-11-20-transportation-commission.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-11-19-design-review-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-11-19-design-review-commission.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. 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/2025-11-13-planning-commission.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/walnut-creek/2025-11-13-planning-commission.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 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. 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.