CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:00 P.m. - 11:55 P.m.

City Council Chambers

150 City Park Way

Brentwood, CA 94513

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A.

CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

Mayor Bryant called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. 

Roll Call found the following members present: Mendoza, Meyer, Pierson, Oerlemans, and Mayor Bryant.  

B.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Bryant led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

C.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

Mayor Bryant stated there was no reportable action. 

D.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Mayor Bryant opened Public Comments.

Brayden Haena provided comments on Heritage High School football.

Laura Avila provided comments and compliments related to the Juneteenth event.

Chris Palono, Nor Cal Carpenters Union, spoke about implementing pre-qualification language in City contracts.

Ian Cohen provided comments on Heritage High School Future Business Leaders of America's recent regional and state competition success and upcoming national competition in Orlando.  

Daniel Hawn spoke on behalf of a City of Brentwood employee regarding succession planning, employee retention, and the class and compensation study. 

Adam Bousiakis provided comments regarding traffic concerns and landscaping improvements at the Balfour exit and the medians near John Muir and Vic Stewarts.

E.

INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES, LIAISONS, AND STAFF

Council Member Pierson reported on attendance at a meeting with Dan Keen, Land Use and Development (LUD) meeting, Juneteenth planning meeting, the Juneteenth event, and individually named and thanked the many staff members who took part in the planning and implementation of the Juneteenth event.

Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at the Juneteenth event and thanked City staff for their great efforts.

Vice Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building Luau, a meeting with Ben Winkleblack, the newly appointed Contra Costa County Animal Services Director, the Juneteenth event, and a meeting with a group of Brentwood moms with adult children with disabilities in search of resources.

Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at the Juneteenth event, LUD meeting, a meeting with Dan Keen, Cal Cities Housing Committee meeting, Town Hall with Tim, Miles for Mayo Walk, Soroptimist International of the Delta's Annual Uncorked "Wine, Dine & Dance the Night Away" fundraiser, Lions Club installation event, the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building Luau, and a Cal Cities Legislative forum.

Mayor Bryant reported on attendance at an East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy Governing Board meeting, the Juneteenth event, and the Delta Theater reopening. 

F.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Mayor Bryant pulled Item F.3 to be considered separately from the Consent Calendar.

• Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member
  Seconded by: Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor

  Adopted the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff, excluding item F.3.

  
  

  Ayes (5)

  Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor

  
  
  
  Motion Approved (5 to 0)

F.1

Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency meeting of June 11, 2024

F.2

Minutes of the Special City Council meeting of June 11, 2024

F.3

A Proclamation Proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month

Mayor Bryant presented the proclamation to the Parks and Recreation Department.

• Moved by: Joel Bryant, Mayor
  Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
  
  

  Ayes (5)

  Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor

  
  
  
  Motion Approved (5 to 0)

F.4

Authorizing the Execution of Agreements and Necessary Documents, for Ongoing and/or Recurring Purchases with Specified Vendors for FY 2024/25

• Adopted Resolution 2024-67 and Resolution 2024-03-SA approving and authorizing the City Manager or City Attorney and Executive Director or General Counsel, or designees, as appropriate, to execute certain Agreements, Amendments, Purchase Orders and/or Change Orders that have anticipated spending over $50,000 (City Manager and Executive Director) and $75,000 (City Attorney and General Counsel, limited to legal services and personnel investigative services), for FY 2024/25, after approval as to form by the City Attorney or General Counsel.

  
  
  
  
  

F.5

Notice of Completion for Unlimited Environmental, Inc. for the Brentwood Boulevard Widening North – Phase I (Building Demolition)

• Adopted Resolution 2024-68 accepting the work performed by Unlimited Environmental, Inc. (“UEI”) for the Brentwood Boulevard Widening North – Phase I (Building Demolition), CIP Project No. 336-31620 (“Project”); and requesting the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.

  
  
  
  
  

F.6

GANN Limit

• Adopted Resolution 2024-69 adopting the 2024/25 Proposition 4 (1979) Appropriations Limit, or GANN Limit, using the change in State per capita income factor of 3.62% as the cost-of-living factor and the change in the City population factor of 0.49% to calculate the Limit.

  
  
  
  
  

F.7

Annexation #16 to Community Facilities District No. 5

• Adopted Resolution 2024-70 approving Annexation #16 Boundary Map for City of Brentwood (“City”) Community Facilities District (“CFD”) No. 5.

  Adopted Resolution 2024-71 declaring the intent to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 5, levy a special tax in such territory and set a date of August 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, for the Public Hearing.

  
  
  
  
  

F.8

Amendments to the Brentwood Municipal Code to reflect changes in fire agencies names relating to fire emergencies

• Waived second reading and adopted Ordinance 1075 authorizing the replacement of “East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District” and other Districts with “Current fire services provider” from any applicable sections of the current municipal code.

  These text amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.

  
  
  
  
  

G.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

G.1

An application for a General Plan amendment (GPA 24-002) to amend the Safety Element as it relates to the recently certified Housing Element and Government Code section 65302(g)(3), in compliance with state law

Mayor Bryant opened the Public Hearing following a staff presentation by Jennifer Hagen, Senior Planner.

There being no one wishing to speak, it was moved/seconded by Pierson/Oerlemans to close the public comment and the motion carried unanimously.

• Moved by: Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor
  Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member

  Adopted Resolution 2024-74 approving General Plan amendment (GPA 24-002) to amend the City’s Safety Element, in compliance with State law.

  
  

  Ayes (5)

  Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor

  
  
  
  Motion Approved (5 to 0)

G.2

Sidewalk Vending Permit Application Fee and Permit Fee and Administrative Fines for BMC Chapter 5.64, Sidewalk Vending

Michelle Morey, Accounting Manager, presented the item.

Mayor Bryant opened the Public Hearing. 

There being no one wishing to speak, it was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Meyer to close the Public Hearing and the motion carried unanimously. 

• Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
  Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member

  Adopted Resolution 2024-75 amending the FY 2023/24 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees to implement a new Sidewalk Vending Permit Application Fee, Sidewalk Vending Permit Fee and Administrative Fines for sidewalk vending violations per Brentwood Municipal Code Section 5.64.130, Sidewalk Vending Violations – Penalties.

  
  

  Ayes (5)

  Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor

  
  
  
  Motion Approved (5 to 0)

G.3

2024/25 – 2025/26 Operating Budget Adoption

Christine Andrews, Assistant Director of Finance and Information Systems, presented the item.

Mayor Bryant opened the Public Hearing.

Heather Silfies read a letter, which was signed and submitted to the City Council by 124 City of Brentwood employees, requesting, as a good faith measure, the City Council delay consideration of additional General Fund expenditures until the negotiation process is complete.

Ian Cohen provided comments regarding employee wages and the cost of living.

There being no one else wishing to speak, it was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Pierson to close the Public Hearing and the motion carried unanimously. 

Following the vote, the City Council recessed at 8:28 p.m. and reconvened at 8:38 p.m.

• Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member
  Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member

  Adopted Resolution 2024-73 1) amending the 2023/24 Operating Budget; 2) adopting the 2024/25 – 2025/26 Operating Budget; 3) amending the 2024/25 – 2028/29 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); 4) approving the addition of ten (10) new full-time positions to the City staff; 5) amending the 2023/24 Fund Balance Restrictions and Commitments in the General Fund;  Fund, as detailed in Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by reference, with the exception that the displayed General Plan Update Reserve be reduced by $1,200,000, as a good faith measure during labor negotiations, which amount shall not be subject to Council/Administrative Policy No. 10-5 (‘Budget and Fiscal Policies’), Section 7.1.1.1.

  
  

  Ayes (5)

  Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor

  
  
  
  Motion Approved (5 to 0)
• Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member
  Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member

  Adopted Resolution 2024-04-SA adopting the 2024/25 – 2025/26 Operating Budget for the former Brentwood Redevelopment Agency Funds.

  
  

  Ayes (5)

  Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor

  
  
  
  Motion Approved (5 to 0)

H.

BUSINESS ITEMS

H.1

Name the Sand Creek Sports Complex, dedicate and name the championship field after Cecy Martinez, and approve the concept design for the team photo area

Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period following a staff presentation by Aaron Wanden, Parks Manager.

Ian Cohen spoke in support of the item as presented by staff.

Rod Flohr provided comments and suggestions related to the name of the sports complex.

There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Bryant closed the public comment period.

• Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member
  Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member

  Adopt Resolution 2024-76 1) officially naming the sports complex the “Sand Creek Sports Complex”; 2) dedicating and naming the championship field (Field #1) in the memory of Cecy Martinez; and 3) approving the design for the team photo area.

  
  

  Ayes (5)

  Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor

  
  
  
  Motion Approved (5 to 0)

H.2

A Resolution approving Midway Alley to be renamed Helen Myers Way

Mayor Bryant opened public comment following a staff presentation.

PJ thanked staff and the City Council for making this project a reality.

There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Bryant closed public comments.

• Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member
  Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member

  Adopted Resolution 2024-72 renaming Midway Alley as Helen Myers Way in honor of the late Helen Myers.

  
  

  Ayes (5)

  Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor

  
  
  
  Motion Approved (5 to 0)

I.

REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)

Council Member Mendoza requested that the City Council consider and discuss requiring media outlets with which the City spends money on advertising, or that distribute City press releases, be held to the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics. 

Council Member Pierson requested the that the City Council consider changing the Age and Disabilities Friendly Communities Committee, and the Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Inclusion Committee, from ad-hoc to standing committees. 

J.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved/seconded by Pierson/Mendoza to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. and the motion carried unanimously.