List of 2026 City Council Meetings: Difference between revisions

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== September 15, 2026 ==
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==== Item 1: Call to Order and Roll Call ====
Call to Order and Roll Call at [0:00:22].
==== Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance ====
Pledge of Allegiance at [0:00:59].
==== Item 3: Public Comment on Non-agenda Items ====
A member of the public, Mr. Hayden, raised concerns about the delayed rescheduling of a public hearing for the Peacock Creek Townhome Development appeal. He noted that the hearing was postponed in July and has not been rescheduled, prompting questions about the city’s timeline and activities related to the appeal. The mayor responded that the city is performing due diligence and will bring the appeal forward as soon as practicable, though no specific date was provided.
Next, Mr. Schmidt announced his candidacy for a seat on the Clayton City Council. He emphasized his commitment to community, leadership, and quality of life, citing his involvement in local volunteer efforts, including the Planning Commission and Oktoberfest, which has raised over $50,000 in scholarships for students.
Miss Callahan also announced her candidacy and outlined her focus on safety, including wildfire preparedness, trail maintenance, and supporting emergency preparedness initiatives. She highlighted her professional experience in emergency planning and her commitment to improving public safety through education and infrastructure.
Councilmember Kim Trupiano, running for reelection, discussed her work over the past four years, including financial reforms, infrastructure improvements, and the implementation of new policies to ensure fiscal responsibility. She emphasized the progress made in stabilizing the city’s finances and addressing long-standing infrastructure needs.
Lisa Conforti, a recent returnee to Clayton, raised concerns about the Mount Airy Parkway project, questioning whether a traffic study was completed, whether the Dana Hills HOA’s opposition was considered, and the use of grant funds for the project. She also inquired about the prioritization of infrastructure spending and the condition of faded street signs in the area.
Robert Muto, a resident of Easley Estates, raised concerns about neglected properties in his neighborhood and the condition of the former firehouse, which is owned by a private entity. He asked about the city’s approach to code enforcement in the absence of CC&Rs and how to address these issues. The mayor explained that code enforcement is complaint-driven and directed residents to speak with city staff for assistance.
'''Keywords:''' Peacock Creek Development, Public Hearing Delay, Clayton City Council Candidates, Wildfire Preparedness, Mount Airy Parkway Project, Code Enforcement Issues, Infrastructure Spending, Emergency Preparedness
==== Item 4: Consent Calendar ====
This item was not taken up at the meeting.
==== Item 5: Recognitions and Presentations ====
The discussion focused on the consent calendar, specifically items 4A through 4H. Councilmember Jim Diaz moved to approve the items as submitted, and Councilmember Holly Tillman seconded the motion. The roll was called, with Councilmembers Diaz, Trupiano, and Vice Mayor Enea affirming their support, while Mayor Wan noted his support and expressed solidarity with concerns raised by public commenters. The motion passed unanimously, with Councilmember Tillman absent.
'''Keywords:''' consent calendar, approval motion, councilmembers support, public comment concerns, unanimous passage, motion seconded, mayor solidarity
==== Item 6: Reports ====
The City Manager's Report was presented by Miranda Roma, who highlighted several community and organizational updates. She announced the Hispanic Heritage Celebration scheduled for Sunday, September 20th, from 12 to 4 PM at Grove Park, emphasizing it as a family-friendly event featuring dancing, music, and food. She also shared news about Jorge Gonzalez, who had been filling in as senior maintenance leader following the retirement of Dan Johnston and had been permanently promoted to the role. Roma praised Gonzalez’s nine years of service and his positive contributions to the team.
She then mentioned the upcoming Contra Costa County Leadership Academy, noting that Melissa Rhodes, the city clerk, and Sergeant Ania from the police department would be attending. Additionally, Dennis and Miranda Roma would serve as coaches for the program. She acknowledged the potential appearance of nepotism in the selection of coaches but did not elaborate further.
Roma also reminded attendees of the town hall meeting on October 7th, which would focus on city finances and the Local Management District (LMD). She noted that the event would be held in Hoyer Hall and streamed online. The following day, October 8th, would feature a candidate briefing for potential council candidates, where department heads would present information and candidates would have the opportunity to ask questions. The event would also be streamed online.
The Mayor, Jeff Wan, concluded the report by thanking Miranda Roma and noting that City Council reports were included in the agenda packet.
'''Keywords:''' Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Jorge Gonzalez promotion, Leadership Academy coaches, Town hall meeting finances, Local Management District, Candidate briefing event
==== Item 7: Public Hearings ====
Councilmember Jim Diaz noted that he attended the 9/11 25th anniversary memorial at Station 11 and requested that the city clerk include this information in his report. Mayor Jeff Wan confirmed that item 6 had concluded and informed the council that item 7, public hearings, had no submissions. He then moved to item 8, which involved convening the successor housing agency, and invited the city manager to lead the discussion.
'''Keywords:''' 9/11 memorial, city clerk report, public hearings, successor housing agency, city manager discussion
==== Item 8: Action Items - Convene Successor Housing Agency ====
a speaker provided background on the loan agreement between the city and Diamond Terrace Investors, explaining that the original loan was taken out in 2001 to build the Diamond Terrace Apartments for seniors. The property has faced financial challenges, including reduced resident numbers and the elimination of certain amenities, which helped lower costs. Diamond Terrace requested an extension of the loan repayment schedule, elimination of a balloon payment, and an extension of the maturity date to October 1, 2040. The proposed amendment would change the payment structure to $150,000 annually, with no changes to the in lieu of tax fee payments, which are separate and continue to be paid on time.
a speaker asked about the original due date for the loan, and a speaker noted a discrepancy between the original agreement, which listed September 2029, and the staff report, which stated October 2030. a speaker clarified that the current note lists October 1, 2024, but the exact date was not confirmed. a speaker also inquired about the current payment structure, and a speaker confirmed it was an annual payment of $130,000, which would increase to $150,000 annually under the amendment.
a speaker raised concerns about changes in the resident population and the continued adherence to income restrictions for Section 8 housing. a speaker assured that no changes had been made to the parameters of the agreement and that the property remained compliant with regulations. a speaker also asked about increased calls for service from the police department, and a speaker noted that about 30 to 40 calls for service had been made in the last 12 months, with about half being medical-related.
a speaker confirmed that the amendment would remove the provision for the forgiveness of a $500,000 remaining balance at the end of the loan term, which was a benefit to the city. a speaker made a motion to approve the amendment, which was seconded by a speaker. The roll call showed four votes in favor with a speaker absent. The motion carried 4-0.
'''Keywords:''' Loan Agreement, Diamond Terrace, Payment Structure, Amendment Approval, Balloon Payment, Section 8 Housing, Call for Service
==== Item 9: Adjournment ====
Adjournment at [1:05:35].
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See the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xmVJO0dPuvAYC_xlk2Tf6Q5qM6BMm5B3A1XFNGd4_UU/edit?usp=drivesdk full transcript here.]
== September 01, 2026 ==
== September 01, 2026 ==
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==== Item 1: Call to Order and Roll Call ====
==== Item 1: Call to Order and Roll Call ====