Councilmember· 2024-12 to 2028-11
Anissa Williams
Oakley
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 2:51:41
- Avg per meeting
- 8:11
- Segments
- 2225
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Top issues during term (20)
Light industrial rezone at 5801 Bridgehead Road
Could add $2.5-$4 million in assessed valuation and $30,000-$40,000 in annual property tax, versus about $6,000 today.
Citywide data center ban
Opponents cited claims that data centers could raise utility bills substantially; the city's fiscal analysis projects $1-1.4 million annual surplus from the broader project.
Emergency Shelters Allowed By Right in Multifamily Zones
None stated — it's a code clarification with no change to development intensity.
Vacancy in City Council District Five
The appointment process costs little; a special election would likely cost over $100,000.
Major street and intersection projects funded
ECCRFFA brings up to $1.6 million toward project development costs; regional share is 31% of actual costs.
Potential city-initiated litigation
Unknown — any litigation costs or payouts weren't discussed publicly.
Potential city litigation
Unknown — any lawsuit costs or recoveries aren't public yet.
110 new homes on East Cypress Road (Peixoto Ranch)
An additional $860,000 on top of the $16.47 million base contract.
Hacienda Estates Subdivision on Sellers Avenue
5279 Neroly Road Appeal
The property owner loses the value of the planned addition and ADU.
3920 Empire Avenue Commercial Redesignation
E-Bike Safety and Park Damage
Park damage has already cost the city more than $12,000 at a single park, with repair costs recurring.
Panda Express and Quick Quack at Main Street and Neroly Road
Sale proceeds go to the county's redevelopment trust fund to pay remaining bond debt, with balances distributed to local agencies including schools and the city.
Canal Replacement Program
A multi-billion-dollar program whose rate impacts on water customers are still being studied.
Cemetery consolidation proposal
Trustees say consolidation could redirect East County cemetery tax dollars toward Alamo-Lafayette's $3.5 million debt.
Animal services performance
Improved efficiency was achieved without adding staffing or costs.
Possible reallocation of saved election funds to the library
Services are provided free of charge through the Contra Costa County Library system.
New Senior Public Works Inspector Position
Estimated average savings of about $200,000 per year in the general fund.
Tri Delta Transit Service Reductions in Oakley
BART projects a $70 million deficit even if its funding measure passes, which could mean service cuts for Oakley commuters.
City-owned House Leases on Dutch Slough and Jersey Island Roads
Lease terms affect city rental revenue and property management costs; specifics deferred.
Decisions during term (149)
Recorded while Williams was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar (Items 4.1–4.5)
Appoint Vannessa Cendejas to Contra Costa County Library Commission (4.6)
Award engineering contract for Laurel Road Extension (6.2)
Start appointment process for vacant District 5 seat (6.3)
Approval of Contract Amendment Number 1 with BSK Associates for Consulting Services for Materials Testing and Inspection Services Related to East Cypress Road Widening Project (Knightsen Avenue to CCWD Canal) Capital Improvement Project…
Resolution Declaring Vacancy in City Council District Five
Consent Calendar (minutes and closed caption transcript resolution)
Emerson Commercial Subdivision (TPM 2026-001)
Peixoto Ranch Tentative Map, Rezone, FDP and Design Review
5801 Bridgehead Road General Plan Amendment and Rezone
Panda Express and Quick Quack Design Review/Conditional Use Permit
Data Centers Ban (PLN-2026-1005)
Zoning Text Amendments — Density Ranges (PLN-2026-1004)
Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting held September 1, 2026 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
5801 Bridgehead Road General Plan Amendment and Rezone (GPA 2026-002, RZ 2026-003) (Evan Gorman, Associate Planner) California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determination: find that the project would not have a significant effect on the…
Consent Calendar (remainder, items 4.2-4.6, 4.8-4.10)
Item 4.1 — Approve September 15, 2026 Joint Meeting Minutes
Item 4.7 — Adopt Ordinance No. 12-26, Bridgehead Business Park Properties Rezone (RZ 2026-002)
Item 4.11 — Resolution Requiring Closed Caption Transcript with Action Minutes
Item 5.2 — Hacienda Estates Tentative Map (TM 2025-002), 5321 Sellers Avenue
Voting record (79)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Resolution Declaring Vacancy in City Council District Five
Consent Calendar (Items 4.1–4.5)
Appoint Vannessa Cendejas to Contra Costa County Library Commission (4.6)
Award engineering contract for Laurel Road Extension (6.2)
Start appointment process for vacant District 5 seat (6.3)
Item 4.1 — Approve September 15, 2026 Joint Meeting Minutes
Item 4.7 — Adopt Ordinance No. 12-26, Bridgehead Business Park Properties Rezone (RZ 2026-002)
Item 5.1 — Zoning Text Amendments (PLN-2026-1000), Emergency Shelters in Multifamily Districts
Reluctant yes — state mandate.
Item 5.2 — Hacienda Estates Tentative Map (TM 2025-002), 5321 Sellers Avenue
Believes the split helps housing and makes sense.
Bridgehead Business Park Properties — GPA 2026-01 and RZ 2026-002
Adopt Consent Calendar (items 4.1-4.11)
Appoint Adam Sterud to the Planning Commission
Appeal of Planning Commission Decision on 5279 Neroly Road
The zoning was already light industrial, which changed her initial lean toward a new hearing
Resolution Superseding Resolution No. 36-26 on Remote Public Participation
adopt the resolution [Accepting the City Clerk’s Notice of Facts and Available Options and] Appointing the nominated candidate, Hugh Henderson, to District 2 for the November 3, 2026 City of Oakley Ge
adopt the resolution [Accepting the City Clerk’s Notice of Facts and Available Options and] Appointing the nominated candidate, Shannon Shaw, to District 4 for the November 3, 2026 City of Oakley Gene
Appoint Shannon Shaw to City Council District 4
Appoint Hugh Henderson to City Council District 2
Consent Calendar (items 4.1-4.8, 4.13)
CIP 333B Street Repair and Resurfacing contract
Pulled the item to highlight to the community what is being resurfaced and repaved.
CIP 320, 211 and 268 road construction contracts
Short-term rental ordinance introduced (Downtown Specific Plan)
Wants a smaller pilot program after concern that vacation rentals could remove affordable housing options downtown.