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AGENDA
REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE OAKLEY CITY COUNCIL/OAKLEY CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE OAKLEY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/OAKLEY PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
6:30 PM
Oakley City Council Chambers located at 3231 Main Street, Oakley, California 94561. Unless stated otherwise on the agenda, every item on the agenda is exempt from CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, 15378, 15301, 15323 and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065.

Mission Statement: The City of Oakley will create a resilient future that fosters and attracts a vibrant and evolving community that welcomes and values all people.

Vision Statement: The City of Oakley celebrates our unique Delta lifestyle and small-town feel where we Live in a safe, dynamic community, Work together to build the future, and Play in our own backyard.

Agendas are posted in Oakley at Oakley City Hall, outside the gym at Delta Vista Middle School and outside the Library at Freedom High School. Agendas are also posted on the City’s website at oakleyca.gov.

You can view reports on the City’s website at oakleyca.gov. You can also view reports in person at City Hall, 3231 Main Street, during normal business hours. Any other documents distributed to members of the City Council regarding an item on this agenda are also made available in the lobby on the evening of the City Council meeting.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance, please contact the City at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at 925-625-7000 or cityclerk@ci.oakley.ca.us.

Meeting online Link: https://zoom.us/j/93455380825

Meeting call in telephone number: 669-900-6833 | Meeting ID: 934 5538 0825 (*9 to request to speak | *6 to unmute/mute)

Online Participation:


Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting online via Zoom using the link above or watch the City Council meeting at oakleyca.gov or YouTube. Technical difficulties may occur from time to time. The City will follow the adopted Technology Disruption Policy outlined in City Council Resolution 36-26.

Public Comments:


Members of the public may address the Council on items of interest that are within the City's jurisdiction. In compliance with the Brown Act, the Council may not take action or have discussion on any item that is not listed on the agenda. Public comment on items not listed on the agenda will be heard under the Public Comments section of the agenda. Public comments on items listed on the agenda will be heard as the Mayor calls the item. Please note that public comments are limited to three (3) minutes. The timer on the dais in front of the Mayor will change from green to yellow at one (1) minute and will turn red and beep at three (3) minutes.

In person public comment:


To provide an in-person public comment, please fill out a speaker card located in the lobby and give it to the City Clerk. Please indicate on the card if the topic is for general public comment or for a specific agenda item. The Mayor will call speakers to the podium by name when the item is opened for public comment.

Online Public Comment:


To provide public comment via Zoom, connect to the meeting online at the link above. Use the Raise Hand feature to request to speak (*9 on a telephone) when the Mayor opens public comment. The City Clerk will announce the names of online participants with their hands raised and invite each participant requesting to speak into the meeting as a panelist when it is their turn to speak. Once in the meeting as a panelist, unmute your microphone, turn on your camera if desired, and begin speaking. Once you are done speaking, the City Clerk will move you back to being an attendee.

Written public comment:


If you wish to enter comments into the public record, please complete the online public comment form by 4 pm the day of the meeting.

Please keep cell phones/electronic devices turned off during the meeting. Please be advised that City Council meetings are video recorded and attendees may appear on video.

1. OPENING MATTERS

 
Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority

1.1

Call to Order and Roll Call

 

1.2

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag (Paige Benzler, Laurel Elementary)

 

1.3

Presentation of Proclamations



  1. Community Planning Month (Ken Strelo, Community Development Director)

  2. Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week (Conrad Fromme, Chief Building Official)

  3. World Polio Day (Mike Hale, President of the Rotary Club of Oakley)

  4. Red Ribbon Week (Danielle Aubin, Coalition Coordinator)

 
1. Community Planning Month
2. Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week
3. World Polio Day
4. Red Ribbon Week

1.4

Police Department Awards (Paul Beard, Chief of Police)



  1. Chief's Certificate of Commendation: Nathan Wingate and Murrell Johnson

  2. Lifesaving Award: Officer Gabriel Ganz

 

1.5

Contra Costa Water District Update (Connstance Holdaway, Director)

 

1.6

Update on the Delta (Roger Mammon)

 

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

The public is welcome at this time to address the City Council on items on the Consent Calendar or other items not listed on the agenda but within the Council's jurisdiction. There is an opportunity for the public to comment on other agenda items at the time they are discussed. 

3.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

 

4. CONSENT CALENDAR

 

Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for approval by the Oakley City Council/ Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority with one single action. Staff or the Oakley City Council/ Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar may request the Mayor remove the item. 

4.1

Approve Minutes from the Special Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting held September 15, 2026 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)

 
Minutes

4.2

Approve Minutes from the Special Meeting held September 22, 2026 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)

 
Minutes

4.3

Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting held September 22, 2026 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)

 
Minutes

4.4

Approve Minutes from the Special Meeting held October 1, 2026 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)

 
Minutes

4.5

Closed Session Report-Out Memo from the Special Meeting held September 22, 2026 (Derek Cole, City Attorney)

 
Memo

4.6

Closed Session Report-Out Memo from the Special Meeting held October 1, 2026 (Derek Cole, City Attorney)

 
Memo

4.7

Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No.12-26 Approving the Project Titled Bridgehead Business Park Properties Rezone (RZ 2026-002) (Evan Gorman, Associate Planner)

 
Ordinance

4.8

Adopt a Resolution for the Award of a Construction Contract to K&K JL Services, Inc.  for the Construction of the Police Department Remodeling Project – Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Number 343 (Billilee Saengchalern, Public Works Director/City Engineer)

 
Staff Report
1. Resolution
2. Bid Summary

4.9

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement with Lignum Mellis for the Construction of the FY 2026-27 Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Repair & Reconstruction Project CIP 337 (Billilee Saengchalern, Public Works Director/City Engineer)

 
Staff Report
1. Resolution
2. Bid Tabulation

4.10

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Nichols Consulting Engineers (NCE) to Provide Professional Engineering Design Services for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Number 342 – Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 Street Repair and Resurfacing Project (Billilee Saengchalern, Public Works Director/City Engineer)

 
Staff Report
1. Resolution

4.11

Adopt a Resolution Requiring a Closed Caption Transcript to be Included with the Action Minutes and Retained Permanently and Rescinding City Council Resolution No. 48-22, Successor Agency Resolution No. 02-22, and Public Financing Authority Resolution No. 01-22 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)

 
Staff Report
1. Proposed Resolution

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

5.1

Zoning Text Amendments (PLN-2026-1000) - Housing Element Implementation - Adopt an Ordinance Amending Section 9.1.406 Titled “Multiple Family Residential Districts (M-9; M-12; M-17; M-30) (Jose Cortez, Senior Planner)

 

Staff Recommendation: 1) Receive the Staff Report, 2) Receive Questions from the City Council, 3) Open the Public Hearing, 4) Receive Public Testimony, 5) Close the Public Hearing, 6) Deliberate, 7) Summarize the Deliberation 8) Introduce the Ordinance

Staff Report
1. Notice of Public Hearing
2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 15-26
3. Proposed Ordinance - Policy Action 3.7

5.2

Hacienda Estates (TM 2025-002) - Adopt a Resolution Approving the Tentative Map at 5321 Sellers Avenue (Jose Cortez, Senior Planner) California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination:  Find that the Project does not require further CEQA review under 14 Cal. Code Regs./CEQA Guideline 15183 because it confirms to mitigations and policies identified in Environmental Impact Report the City General Plan.

 

Staff Recommendation: 1) Receive the Staff Report, 2) Receive Questions from the City Council, 3) Open the Public Hearing, 4) Receive Comments from the Applicant, 5) Receive Public Testimony, 6) Close the Public Hearing, 7) Deliberate, 8) Summarize the Deliberation, 9) Adopt the Resolution

Staff Report
1. Vicinity Map
2. Notice of Public Hearing
3. Tentative Map
4. Modified Initial Study 15183 Checklist
5. Proposed Resolution

6. REGULAR CALENDAR

 

6.1

Adopt a Resolution Approving the Amended Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026/27 and Adding One New Classification (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director)

 
Staff Report
1. Resolution
2. Amended Salary Schedule FY 2026-2027
3. Senior Public Works Inspector-Job Description

7. REPORTS

 

7.1

City Manager


(a) City Manager
(b) Business License Update

 
September 2026 New Business Licenses

7.2

Oakley City Council / Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency


(a) Reports from Council Liaisons to Regional Committees, Commissions and Boards AND Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting   as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency


(b) Requests for Future Agendas

 

8. WORK SESSIONS

 

8.1

3920 Empire Avenue Preliminary General Plan Amendment (PA 2026-002) (Evan Gorman, Associate Planner)

 
Staff Report
1. Vicinity Map
2. Notice of Work Session
3. Uses Permitted in R-10 (Single-Family Residential) District
4. Uses Permitted in C (General Commercial) District
5. Existing and Proposed Land Use Designations

8.2

Electrical Bicycle Work Session (Paul Beard, Chief of Police)

 
Staff Report

9.

CLOSED SESSION

 

9.1

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION


Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)


 


Barajas v. City of Oakley, Contra Costa Superior Ct. Case No. N26-1762

 

10. ADJOURN