List of 2025 City Council Meetings
October 21, 2025
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August 11, 2025
Budget and Audit Committee
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July 25, 2025
Good Governance
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June 03, 2025
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Item 1: Call to Order and Roll Call
Call to Order and Roll Call at [0:00:01].
Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance at [0:00:26].
Item 3: Public Comment on Non-agenda Items
A member of the public, Cameron Mabry, field representative for Assemblywoman Ana Marie Avila-Frias, provided an update on the Assemblymember’s legislative activities and outreach efforts. Mabry noted that the Assemblymember is carrying 12 bills this session, several of which align with local priorities. He also highlighted her involvement in five legislative committees and her designation of the Contra Costa County Boys and Girls Club in Martinez as her nonprofit of the year. Mabry mentioned that the Assemblymember’s office has already conducted a tour of Concord and expressed interest in scheduling a similar visit to Clayton to better understand the city’s legislative needs and explore ways to support local priorities. He provided contact information for the district office located in Toto Santos Plaza in Concord and encouraged residents to reach out directly for assistance with state-related concerns, including unemployment insurance cases, DMV delays, and franchise tax port issues.
Keywords: Assemblymember's bills, Local priorities, Legislative committees, Nonprofit of the year, Concord tour, Clayton visit, State-related concerns
Item 4: Consent Calendar
Councilmember Jim Diaz requested that item C, the engineer’s report and proposed assessments for the operation and maintenance of streetlights in the streetlight assessment district for fiscal year 2025/26, be pulled from the consent calendar for further discussion. Councilmember Richard G Enea agreed, and the item was removed from the calendar. Councilmember Holly Tillman expressed concern that the city has not been informing residents about the underfunding of the streetlight assessment district, noting that the city continues to borrow from the gas tax to cover the difference. She questioned when the city could seek additional funding for the district.
City staff, represented by Speaker 5, explained that the city has been converting streetlights to LED, which has reduced the cost of operation from approximately $150,000 to around $120,000 annually. However, the cost of streetlights is expected to increase over time, and to address any future funding gaps, the city would need to seek a vote within the streetlight district. Staff also noted that new developments, such as Diablo Meadows, are annexed into a community facilities district, allowing for assessments at current market rates rather than the outdated rate in the existing streetlight district.
Councilmember Jim Diaz inquired about the status of quarterly reports on streetlight maintenance, which Chief Moore explained had not been conducted in approximately 18 to 24 months. He noted that the city is currently conducting an assessment and encouraged residents to report streetlight outages through the Clayton 311 system. Councilmember Kim Trupiano confirmed that the city’s annual revenue from the streetlight district is approximately $126,000, while the projected cost for the upcoming fiscal year is around $120,000.
Staff confirmed that if the item was approved, the city could begin the process of informing residents and seeking a vote immediately, with implementation likely to occur in August when the tax roll is generated. No further questions were raised, and the motion to approve the item was made and seconded.
Keywords: streetlight assessments, fiscal year 2025/26, LED conversion costs, quarterly maintenance reports, annual revenue $126k, tax roll implementation, community facilities district
Item 5: Recognitions and Presentations
The motion to recognize and present awards was not scheduled for this meeting, as indicated in the agenda. However, a brief discussion occurred regarding the motion. Speaker 17, who is Cameron Mabry, Field Representative, initiated the discussion by asking Council Member Diaz if he supported the motion, to which Diaz affirmed. Richard G Enea, Vice Mayor, also supported the motion. Holly Tillman, Councilmember, voted in favor. Jeff Wan, Mayor, also supported the motion. Finally, Speaker 3, who is Mayor Cipriano, affirmed his support. With five affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
Keywords: motion approval, supporting votes, council members, field representative, mayor support
Item 6: Reports
This item was not taken up at the meeting.
Item 7: Action Items
The city council discussed the adoption of Resolution Authorizing the City of Clayton’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-25 Through 2028-29. The city engineer, Larry, explained that the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is prepared annually and includes a five-year window of projects, with the first two years integrated into the biannual budget. The plan primarily focuses on roadway improvements, sidewalk ADA enhancements, and other infrastructure projects. The 2026 paving project is budgeted at $2.4 million, while the 2028 project is budgeted at $1.9 million. Larry noted that the CIP also includes planning for future projects, such as the Cardonet Trail or Creek Bank repair, which requires preliminary design and permitting. He emphasized that most gas tax funds are used for operational costs, and capital projects rely on specific funds like the RMRA Fund 202 and CCTA sales tax. Councilmember Jim Diaz asked about the inclusion of vehicle-related capital expenditures, and Larry clarified that these are typically managed separately due to their different lifecycle and budgeting needs. After a brief public comment period with no objections, the council moved to approve the resolution. A motion was made and seconded, and the resolution was approved with all members voting in favor.
Keywords: Capital Improvement Plan, Roadway Improvements, Sidewalk ADA Enhancements, 2026 Paving Project, Cardonet Trail, RMRA Fund 202, CCTA Sales Tax
Item 8: Public Hearings
The city council conducted a public hearing as required by AB 2561 to address workforce vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts. Assistant City Manager Regina Rubio presented data showing that the Clayton Police Officers Association had no vacancies, while unrepresented employees had one vacancy (the senior planner). She noted that seven out of eight recent recruitments were successful, completed within a short timeframe. Sergeant Rich Anaya of the Clayton Police Officers Association highlighted longstanding staffing issues, including a lack of growth in police numbers despite population increases, frequent turnover, and low pay compared to other agencies. He emphasized the impact of these challenges on public safety and the need for competitive salaries to attract and retain officers.
Council members asked clarifying questions about the AB 2561 requirements and whether other bargaining units had the opportunity to present. No additional presentations were made beyond the Police Officers Association. Public comment included suggestions for improving retention, such as implementing a seniority bonus, and concerns about the city’s ability to compete for skilled workers. Council members expressed support for addressing these issues but noted the need for difficult budget decisions.
The council then moved to the biennial budget for fiscal years 2025–26 and 2026–27, covering general fund, landscape maintenance district fund, fiduciary funds, and other budgets. Regina Rubio outlined the proposed budget, noting a projected deficit of $129,000 for 2025–26 and $745,000 for 2026–27. She explained changes made since the May 6 budget workshop, including adjustments to revenue estimates, salary and benefits increases, and reductions in services and supplies. The budget also included plans for purchasing new vehicles, including two maintenance vehicles and one police vehicle.
Council members raised questions about the budget, including the rationale for certain line items, the use of funds for professional services, and the impact of rising costs such as dispatch fees and insurance. There was discussion about the city’s reserve funds and the need to balance the budget while addressing long-term financial sustainability. A motion was made and seconded to approve the budget with the proposed amendments, which were accepted by the council. The public hearing concluded with the council approving the budget.
Keywords: workforce vacancies, competitive salaries, budget deficit, salary increases, vehicle purchases, public safety, financial sustainability
Item 9: Adjournment
Adjournment at [3:07:13].
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May 20, 2025
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May 19, 2025
Budget and Audit Committee
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May 6, 2025
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April 21, 2025
Budget and Audit Committee
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April 15, 2025
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April 7, 2025
Budget and Audit Committee
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April 1, 2025
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March 18, 2025
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March 17, 2025
Budget and Audit Committee
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March 4, 2025
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February 18, 2025
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February 10, 2025
Budget and Audit Committee
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February 4, 2025
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Highlights
Dane and Kahni Horton declared in their written public comment that they "do not want our town turned into a 'gay Mecca'" and implored the council to "please spend time investigating the person or persons responsible for inviting Black Lives Matter and other thugs into our town."
January 28, 2025
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January 27, 2025
City Sponsored Special Events
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January 21, 2025
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January 13, 2025
Budget and Audit Committee
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January 7, 2025
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