PROS Commission: 6/1/2026

The City of Walnut Creek PROS Commission held a regular meeting on June 1, 2026, focusing primarily on environmental restoration projects, open space management, and recreational facility updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the use of a $300,000 federal grant from the Bureau of Reclamation for watershed restoration planning, with plans to complete the restoration plan by December 2026 and allocate funds for design work. The commission also discussed ongoing and future capital improvement projects such as creek restoration at Heather Farm Park, including fencing and planting funded partly through off-site mitigation agreements with local agencies. Additionally, the Boundary Oak Golf Course presented operational updates, including maintenance investments, tree management plans, and infrastructure improvements like new LED lighting and plumbing for future restroom facilities. The commission reviewed reserve fund health, debt servicing, and potential future capital projects, including bridge replacements and trail enhancements. Open space management updates covered land acquisition funded by a 1974 bond, grazing practices, trail maintenance, and pond desilting projects, with partnerships involving volunteer groups and the Walnut Creek Open Space Foundation. Policy discussions included a pending drone ordinance update and coordination with neighboring jurisdictions on trail management. No formal motions related to procurement were recorded, but the meeting highlighted several ongoing and planned projects with associated funding and vendor engagement.