Brentwood public meetings in 2023
136 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Park and Recreation Commission
This agenda contains no substantive items—only boilerplate interface text and placeholders. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.
Design Review Subcommittee
The agenda for the Brentwood, CA Design Review Subcommittee meeting on December 28, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions or discussions are listed.
City Council - Special Meeting
The Brentwood City Council will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for the Planning Commission. Following interviews, the Mayor will nominate two applicants to fill vacancies with terms expiring December 31, 2025. The Council will also hold a closed session with labor negotiators representing various city employee organizations.
- Interviews and potential appointments to the Planning Commission
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators representing police, managers, and public works employees
Land Use and Development Committee
This meeting agenda is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE system and no substantive content for residents.
Design Review Subcommittee
This meeting agenda for the Brentwood, CA Design Review Subcommittee on 2023-12-14 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for this meeting.
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
This agenda for the Brentwood Neighborhood Committee meeting on December 13, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Arts Commission
The Brentwood Arts Commission is holding a special meeting to review and discuss several public art initiatives, including the 2024 Public Art and Design Academy project, the 2023 Public Utility Boxes project, and applications for 2024 Public Art Walls. They will also discuss the scope of art activities the commission can fund and consider a community survey on arts interest and support. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and reviewing meeting dates.
- 2024 Public Art and Design Academy project presentation from Liberty High School
- Update on 2023 Public Utility Boxes project and possible artist reception
- Review of 2024 Public Art Walls applications for Brentwood Community Center and Library
- Discussion on scope of Arts Commission funding for art activities
- Commissioner request for community survey on arts interest and support
City Council - Special Meeting
The Brentwood City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and provide direction on the initial goals and objectives for drafting Comprehensive Objective Design Standards (ODS), which are part of a larger Zoning Code Update. Public comment will be taken on this item before direction is provided. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive business items.
- Discussion and direction on goals for Comprehensive Objective Design Standards (ODS)
- Part of larger Zoning Code Update
- Public comment on agenda item C.1 before direction
City Council
The Brentwood City Council will consider consent items including a $1.97M Axon police equipment and services agreement, a $315,739.80 playground replacement contract for Homecoming Park, and a $1.32M purchase of 14 Ford vehicles. Business items include receiving the FY 2022/23 audit report, selecting Planning Commission candidates, appointing an interim city attorney, and discussing traffic safety in the Trilogy subdivision and a possible proclamation on peace and anti-Islamophobia.
- Agreement with Axon Enterprises for $1,970,470 over five years for body cameras, in-car video, drones, and other police equipment
- Award of contract to Landscape Structures, Inc. for Homecoming Park playground replacement, total $315,739.80
- Purchase of 14 Ford vehicles (F250, F350, F550) from Bill Brandt Ford for $1,321,420
- Appointment of Katherine Wisinski as Interim City Attorney with 5% salary increase
- Discussion of traffic safety enhancements in the Trilogy subdivision
Youth Commission
The Brentwood Youth Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes and budget status, plus several action items. Key decisions include canceling the January 3, 2024 meeting due to winter break, approving the 2024 calendar of events, and assigning commissioners to observe the December 12 City Council meeting.
- Approve minutes from November 1, 2023 meeting
- Accept fiscal status for 2023/2024 budget year
- Approve Youth Friendly Business for November and December
- Cancel January 3, 2024 meeting; set new date of January 10, 2024
- Review Municipal Code on Youth Commission removal, vacancies, attendance
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed residential project at 7590/7650 Lone Tree Way. The project would create 36 single-family lots, a duet building, a public park, and a private road, and requires a vesting tentative subdivision map and design review approval. Staff recommends the commission adopt resolutions recommending the City Council approve the project, including a Mitigated Negative Declaration under CEQA.
- Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (VTSM 9597) for 36 single-family lots at 7590/7650 Lone Tree Way
- Design Review application (DR 22-005) for homes on the 36 lots
- Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH#2023100339) prepared under CEQA
- Density bonus waivers/reductions requested under state law (Gov. Code § 65915)
- Public hearing on Resolutions No. 23-038, 23-039, and 23-040
Agricultural Enterprise Committee
The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and no meeting agenda items. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for the Agricultural Enterprise Committee.
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting consisting almost entirely of a closed session. The Council will discuss the appointment/employment of the City Attorney and an Interim City Attorney, and will confer with labor negotiators regarding both positions. Public comment is limited to these closed-session items, and the Council will reconvene in open session to report on any actions taken.
- Closed session: Public employee appointment/employment for City Attorney (Gov't Code §54957)
- Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators for City Attorney (Gov't Code §54957.6)
- Closed session: Public employee appointment/employment for Interim City Attorney (Gov't Code §54957)
- Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators for Interim City Attorney (Gov't Code §54957.6)
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting held entirely in closed session. The City Council will discuss appointing or employing a City Attorney and an Interim City Attorney, confer with labor negotiators regarding those positions, and discuss two potential cases of anticipated litigation with legal counsel. No public action is scheduled; the only public portion is a report on closed session actions, if any.
- Closed session: Public employee appointment/employment for City Attorney (Gov't Code §54957)
- Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators re: City Attorney (Gov't Code §54957.6)
- Closed session: Public employee appointment/employment for Interim City Attorney (Gov't Code §54957)
- Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators re: Interim City Attorney (Gov't Code §54957.6)
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel re: anticipated litigation, two potential cases (Gov't Code §54956.9(d)(4))
Design Review Subcommittee
The provided agenda text contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no listed decisions or discussions.
City Council - Special Meeting
The Brentwood City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct closed session business. The agenda includes discussions regarding the appointment of a City Attorney and an Interim City Attorney, labor negotiations, and anticipated litigation.
- Public employee appointment for City Attorney
- Conference with labor negotiators regarding City Attorney
- Public employee appointment for Interim City Attorney
- Conference with labor negotiators regarding Interim City Attorney
- Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation
Land Use and Development Committee
This agenda for the Brentwood Land Use and Development Committee meeting on November 20, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is entirely template placeholders with no decisions, discussions, or specific items listed.
Park and Recreation Commission
The Park and Recreation Commission will discuss the Parks and Recreation Department's special event process, including research, feedback, and recommendations. The discussion is informational, and staff will present the findings at a future City Council meeting. The agenda also includes approval of the October 26, 2023 meeting minutes and routine public comment periods.
- Discussion of Parks and Recreation Special Event Process (staff report Parks Recreation-2023-83)
- Approve minutes of October 26, 2023 regular meeting
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
- Meeting held at City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA
Design Review Subcommittee
The Brentwood Design Review Subcommittee will consider three items: a new single-family home with an accessory dwelling unit, design modifications to an existing home, and an exterior paint color change for a Safelite Auto Glass business. All are design review applications; no final policy decisions are expected.
- New 4,735-sq-ft two-story home with 600-sq-ft garage and 850-sq-ft ADU at 1740 Duchess Terrace (DR23-011)
- Design modifications to home at 1950 St. Martin Place: window grid removal, garage door height reduction from 10 to 8 feet, material and color changes (DR21-012)
- Exterior paint color modification for Safelite Auto Glass at 6818 Lone Tree Way; staff suggests lighter gray alternatives to 'Black Magic' and 'Iron Ore' (DR 22-004)
Arts Commission
The provided document contains only placeholder text and technical metadata for the Brentwood Arts Commission meeting on November 15, 2023. There are no specific proposals, discussions, or decisions listed in the record.
City Council
The Brentwood City Council will consider consent calendar items including contracts for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Phase II, an affordable housing agreement with Shea Homes, and several proclamations. Public hearings will address a supplemental environmental review for the WWTP expansion and updates to habitat conservation mitigation fees. Business items include a lease with the Downtown Brentwood Coalition and a discussion on outsourcing wastewater lateral repairs.
- Agreement with Water Works Engineers, LLC for $986,960 plus 10% contingency ($98,696), total not to exceed $1,085,656 for Biosolids Dryer/Pyrolysis System
- Amendment No. 2 with Psomas for $1,526,204.83 plus 10% contingency ($152,620.48), total not to exceed $6,742,181.36 for WWTP Expansion Phase II
- Affordable Housing Agreement with Shea Homes for Orchard Grove (Subdivision 9535)
- Amendment No. 4 with Terracare Associates for landscape maintenance, $9,068,134.15 for two years, total contract not to exceed $22,564,857.98
- Lease agreement with Downtown Brentwood Coalition for Women's Club at 648 2nd Street for 54 months
City Council - Special Meeting
The Brentwood City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and provide direction on the focused portion of the Zoning Code Update, specifically the tentative timeline and topics of concern. Public comment will be taken after the staff presentation and before direction is provided. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.
- Discussion on Focused Zoning Code Update (Task 3) timeline
- Direction on topics and areas of concern for zoning update
- Attachments include previous actions and approved project scope
Design Review Subcommittee
The Brentwood Design Review Subcommittee will meet to review and potentially approve design modifications for a single-family home at 1950 St. Martin Place, and a new home with an accessory dwelling unit at 1740 Duchess Terrace. Both items are up for approval as recommended by staff.
- 1950 St. Martin Place: window grid removal, garage door height reduction from 10 to 8 feet, exterior stone and paint changes, roof tile color change, finished wood soffits
- 1740 Duchess Terrace: new 4,735-square-foot two-story home with 600-square-foot garage and 850-square-foot ADU (APN 019-171-012)
- 1740 Duchess Terrace qualifies for Class 32 categorical exemption under CEQA
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
The agenda for the Brentwood Neighborhood Committee meeting on November 8, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a zoning text amendment, conditional use permit, and design review for a 2,877-square-foot addition to the Shepherd's Gate residential group home at 605 Sycamore Avenue, which would allow 15 additional residents; and a conditional use permit for a professional office at 648 Second Street. The commission will also consider consent calendar items, including approval of the September 19, 2023 meeting minutes.
- Zoning text amendment (RZ23-001) to allow increased group home capacity in PD-45 district
- Conditional use permit (CUP23-001) for 15 additional residents at Shepherd's Gate group home
- Design review (DR23-001) for 2,877 sq ft addition with three dwelling units, pantry, laundry at 605 Sycamore Avenue
- Conditional use permit (CUP23-007) for professional office at 648 Second Street
- Consent calendar: approval of September 19, 2023 meeting minutes
Youth Commission
The Brentwood Youth Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and budget status, and to discuss several upcoming events. Action items include reviewing fundraising for the Youth Commission Scholarship, approving a Youth Friendly Business for November, planning a Holiday Craft Night, and deciding on volunteering at the Christmas Tree Lighting. The commission will also discuss Brentwood's Got Talent and recap participation in Hometown Halloween.
- Approve Special Meeting Minutes from October 25, 2023
- Accept Fiscal status for 2023/2024 budget year
- Review fundraising events for Youth Commission Scholarship
- Approve Youth Friendly Business for November
- Discuss volunteering at Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov 25, 2023 in City Park
Park and Recreation Commission
The Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission will discuss whether to cancel, reschedule, or keep its December 28 meeting. Staff will also provide an informational update on progress toward the City Council's strategic initiative for adaptive recreation programming. The agenda is otherwise routine, including approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.
- Discussion on December 28 meeting: cancel, reschedule, or keep
- Informational update on Adaptive Recreation Programming strategic initiative
- Approve minutes of September 28, 2023 regular meeting
Design Review Subcommittee
The provided document contains only technical metadata and placeholder fields. There are no specific projects, ordinances, or discussions listed for the Design Review Subcommittee meeting on October 26, 2023.
Youth Commission
The Brentwood Youth Commission is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including reviewing fundraising options for its scholarship account, deciding whether to reinstate the Youth Friendly Business Program, and approving details for the upcoming Holiday Craft Night. They will also receive updates on the Liberty Homecoming Parade and Hometown Halloween event, and assign commissioners to observe City Council meetings.
- Review fundraising events for Youth Commission Scholarship (Parks Recreation-2023-76)
- Action: Discuss reinstating Youth Friendly Business Program (Parks Recreation-2023-77)
- Update: Liberty Homecoming Parade on Sept 15, 2023 (Parks Recreation-2023-78)
- Update: Hometown Halloween event Oct 28, 2023, budget not to exceed $800 (Parks Recreation-2023-79)
- Action: Holiday Craft Night on Dec 16, 2023 (Parks Recreation-2023-81)
City Council - Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the FY 2022/24 Strategic Plan. The discussion includes the plan's schedule, fiscal capacity for future agenda items, and potential amendments to extend the plan through FY 2024/25.
- FY 2022/24 Strategic Plan and status review
- Discussion of future agenda item prioritization
- Review of funding sources for strategic initiatives
City Council
The Brentwood City Council will hold a public hearing to decide whether to affirm the Planning Commission's approval of a 94-lot single-family subdivision at 251 Hanson Lane, including a Mitigated Negative Declaration and design review. The consent calendar includes routine items such as proclamations, grant applications, and ordinance amendments, including changes to cannabis regulations and a police union side letter. The council will also discuss several future agenda requests from members, including racial equity policies and a budget review committee.
- Public hearing on Hanson Lane project: 94 single-family lots, VTSM 9547, DR 21-006, at 251 Hanson Lane
- Adopt ordinances to repeal and replace cannabis chapters, allowing medicinal cannabis deliveries per SB 1186
- Approve side letter with Brentwood Police Officers' Association for CalPERS compliance
- Amend City Council Signature Authority Policy, raising City Attorney's signature limit from $50,000 to $75,000
- Authorize submittal of CalRecycle Local Assistance Grant applications
Arts Commission
The Brentwood Arts Commission is meeting to receive updates and discuss several arts-related items, including the 2023 Public Art Wall schedule, a proposed community survey on arts interest and support, existing ad-hoc committees, remaining 2023 meeting dates, and the Public Utility Boxes project with a possible artist reception. The agenda also includes approval of the September 2023 meeting minutes and routine public comment periods.
- Discussion of a community survey on arts interest and support (requested by Commissioner Szabados)
- Review of existing Art Commission Ad-Hoc Committees
- Update on 2023 Public Art Wall Schedule
- Update on 2023 Public Utility Boxes project and possible artist reception
- Review of remaining 2023 meeting dates
Planning Commission
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains no substantive business for the Planning Commission to act on.
Land Use and Development Committee
This agenda contains no substantive items—only boilerplate text and embedded content placeholders. The committee is not deciding or discussing any specific land use or development matters at this meeting.
Design Review Subcommittee
This agenda for the Brentwood, CA Design Review Subcommittee meeting on 2023-10-12 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
This meeting agenda for the Brentwood Neighborhood Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document is essentially empty of actionable content.
City Council
The City Council will consider amending the municipal code to allow for medicinal cannabis deliveries per SB 1186. They will also receive an update on an ordinance regarding oil and gas development regulations.
- Amendments to Municipal Code Chapters 9.50 and 17.780 regarding medicinal cannabis deliveries
- Update on ordinance amending Chapters 17.467, 17.505, 17.450, and 17.680 regarding oil and gas development
- Proclamation supporting the exoneration of the Port Chicago 50
- Appointments to the Contra Costa County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board and Advisory Council on Aging
- Review of City Council and Commission processes for virtual public comments
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting with a single substantive item: a recess to closed session for labor negotiations with the Brentwood Police Officers' Association. No open-session decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledge, public comments, adjournment).
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiators re: Brentwood Police Officers' Association (Gov't Code § 54957.6)
- City designated representatives: Tim Ogden, Sukari Beshears, Kerry Breen, Lisa S. Charbonneau
Planning Commission
The agenda for the Brentwood Planning Commission meeting on October 3, 2023, contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.
Park and Recreation Commission
The Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss and provide direction on signage at citywide pocket parks, review and approve a trail head signage map option, and discuss conceptual designs for the Homecoming Park playground replacement. The consent calendar includes routine acceptance of quarterly reports from Maintenance, Landscape, and Parks divisions, plus approval of July meeting minutes. Public comments are permitted on non-agenda items and listed informational items.
- Discuss signage at citywide pocket parks
- Review and approve Trail Head Signage Map option
- Discuss and approve Homecoming Park Playground Replacement CIP No. 352-52447 conceptual designs
- Accept Maintenance, Landscape, and Parks Division Quarterly Reports
- Approve minutes of July 27, 2023 regular meeting
Design Review Subcommittee
This agenda for the Brentwood, CA Design Review Subcommittee meeting on September 28, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The text is entirely composed of interface labels and placeholders from the eSCRIBE software, with no actual agenda items listed.
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: a closed-session performance evaluation of the City Manager, held under Government Code §54957. The open portion includes call to order, pledge, public comments, and recess to closed session, followed by adjournment. No other business or decisions are on the agenda.
- Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation for City Manager (Gov't Code §54957)
- Public comments allowed on closed-session items, in person or via Zoom
- Meeting held at City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA
City Council
The Brentwood City Council will hold public hearings on two major items: affirming the Planning Commission's approval of a tentative parcel map and design review for a new Lazy Dog restaurant on Sand Creek Road, and confirming the formation of Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 23-1 (Orchard Grove). The council will also discuss potential amendments to the Ethics and Conduct Policy, a historical display for the former Davis Camp site, and several requests from council members regarding senior center programming, parks staffing, utility rate studies, and special events applications.
- Public hearing to affirm Planning Commission approval of Lazy Dog restaurant (DR22-011, MS354-22) on Sand Creek Road near State Route 4
- Public hearing to form Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 23-1 (Orchard Grove) with property owner vote
- Contract award to National Aquatics Services, Inc. for Brentwood Family Aquatic Complex pool heaters replacement, $179,028.13 plus 10% contingency, total not to exceed $196,930.94
- Discussion of amendments to City Council/Administrative Policy 110-5, Ethics and Conduct
- Discussion of historical display for former Davis Camp site in collaboration with East Contra County Historical Society
Arts Commission
The Brentwood Arts Commission will receive updates on Public Art Space Phase I and the 2023 Public Art Wall schedule, review the 2024 Public Art Wall application, and discuss ad-hoc committees. Commissioners also requested discussions on a community arts survey and clarifying the commission's funding scope for art activities.
- Update on Public Art Space Projects: Phase I
- 2023 Public Art Wall Schedule update
- 2024 Public Art Walls application review
- Discussion of Ad-Hoc Committees assignments
- Community survey on arts interest and support (requested by Commissioner Szabados)
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a conditional use permit and design review amendment for a new 5,095-square-foot building at Vic Stewart's Plaza with a parking reduction, a vesting tentative subdivision map and design review for a 94-lot residential project on Hanson Lane, and amendments to the municipal code to allow medicinal cannabis deliveries while keeping other cannabis uses prohibited. The commission will also consider consent calendar items, including approval of the September 5, 2023 minutes.
- CUP06-32 A1 and DR06-21 A1: new 5,095 sq ft Building E at Vic Stewart's Plaza, John Muir Parkway and Eagle Rock Way, with 30-space parking reduction
- VTSM 9547 and DR 21-006: 94 single-family lots at 251 Hanson Lane (APN 018-230-034), with density bonus concessions and waivers
- Repeal and replace BMC Chapters 17.780 and 9.50 to allow medicinal cannabis deliveries per SB 1186, keeping other cannabis prohibitions
- Adopt Resolutions 23-016 and 23-017 for Vic Stewart's project
- Adopt Resolutions 23-029, 23-030, and 23-031 for Hanson Lane project
Land Use and Development Committee
This meeting agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains no substantive content for residents.
Design Review Subcommittee
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. It appears to be a placeholder or system-generated document.
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no concrete business is described.
City Council
The Brentwood City Council will hold public hearings on adopting the FY 2023/24 cost allocation plan and fee schedule, and on continuing a proposed permanent ban on new oil and gas operations. The council will also consider several business items, including a utility discount program for low-income seniors and disabled persons, a write-off of a school district solid waste billing error, and a contract amendment for the city manager.
- Adopt FY 2023/24 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees, adding new Community Development, Police, and Public Works fees.
- Continue public hearing on ordinances for a permanent ban on oil and gas development to October 10, 2023.
- Approve $181,000 amendment (plus $18,100 contingency) to BKF Engineers for Sand Creek Road Extension design services, total not to exceed $1,177,220.
- Write off Brentwood Unified School District's $290,036.25 receivable for under-billed solid waste services.
- Re-establish utility discount program: 50% off water base meter charges and 33% off 32-gallon garbage cart service for low-income seniors/disabled persons.
Youth Commission
The Brentwood Youth Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and the fiscal status, and to take action on several items: approving fundraising events for scholarships, discussing attendance at upcoming City Council meetings, and potentially canceling the October 4 meeting due to Fall Break in favor of October 25. They will also receive updates on the Liberty High School Homecoming Parade and the Hometown Halloween event.
- Approve special meeting minutes of August 23, 2023
- Accept Fiscal Status for 2023/2024 budget year
- Review and approve fundraising events for Youth Commission Scholarship
- Discuss and assign Commissioners to observe October 10 and October 24 City Council meetings
- Cancel October 4 meeting for Fall Break; propose new date October 25
The Youth Commission approved a $5.00 fee for the Craft Night Before Christmas fundraiser and accepted the 2023/2024 fiscal status. The commission also assigned members to attend October City Council meetings and rescheduled the October 4 meeting to October 25.
- Approved $5.00 fee per child for Craft Night Before Christmas (8-0)
- Approved special meeting minutes of August 23, 2023 (8-0)
- Accepted Fiscal Status for 2023/2024 budget year (8-0)
- Approved Commissioners Spishock, Tyagi, and Trivedi to attend October City Council meetings (8-0)
- Approved rescheduling October 4, 2023 meeting to October 25, 2023 (8-0)
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Bridle Gate project, considering certification of a Revised Environmental Impact Report, approval of a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, and Design Review. Staff recommends adopting resolutions to certify the EIR and approve the map and design. The commission will also consider routine consent items, including approval of the August 15, 2023 minutes.
- Public hearing on Bridle Gate project: Revised EIR, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, and Design Review
- Staff recommends certifying the Revised EIR (SCH# 2022120683) with mitigation measures
- Consideration of PC Resolution No. 23-032 (REIR), 23-033 (VTSM), and 23-034 (Design Review)
- Consent calendar: approval of August 15, 2023 Planning Commission minutes
The Planning Commission approved the minutes from August 15, 2023. The Commission voted to continue the Bridle Gate project to a date uncertain to allow staff and the applicant to evaluate traffic impact solutions at the St. Regis Avenue/San Jose Avenue intersection.
- Approved August 15, 2023 Regular Planning Commission Minutes (4-0)
- Continued Bridle Gate Revised EIR, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, and Design Review to a date uncertain (4-0)
Agricultural Enterprise Committee
This agenda for the Brentwood Agricultural Enterprise Committee meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special City Council meeting held primarily in closed session to discuss performance evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney, and to confer with labor negotiators regarding those two unrepresented employees. The open session portions are limited to call to order, public comments, and a report on any closed-session actions.
- Closed session: performance evaluation of City Manager
- Closed session: performance evaluation of City Attorney
- Closed session: labor negotiations with City Manager (unrepresented employee)
- Closed session: labor negotiations with City Attorney (unrepresented employee)
Park and Recreation Commission
The Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission will discuss and possibly direct staff on signage at citywide pocket parks, and will discuss, review, and approve a trailhead signage map. The meeting also includes approval of the July 27, 2023 minutes and public comments.
- Discuss and possible direction on signage at citywide pocket parks
- Discuss, review, and approve trailhead signage map
- Approve minutes of July 27, 2023 regular meeting
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
Design Review Subcommittee
This agenda for the Brentwood, CA Design Review Subcommittee meeting on 2023-08-24 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.
Youth Commission
The Brentwood Youth Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and the budget, and to make several appointments. They will select an executive committee, assign commissioners to local schools, and choose liaisons to the Police Activities League and Park and Recreation Commission. The commission will also discuss participation in upcoming community events and plan future special events and fundraisers.
- Approve minutes of June 7, 2023
- Accept fiscal status for 2023/2024 budget
- Approve commissioner assignments to each Brentwood school
- Nominate and select Executive Committee for 2023/2024
- Select liaison and alternate to Brentwood Police Activities League (PAL)
The Youth Commission elected its 2023/2024 Executive Committee and assigned commissioners as liaisons to local schools and city boards. The commission also approved a series of special events and community parade participations through April 2024.
- Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes (10-0-0-1)
- Accepted Fiscal Status for 2023/2024 budget year (10-0-0-1)
- Appointed school liaisons for Adams, Bristow, Edna Hill, Heritage, and Liberty schools (10-0-0-0)
- Elected Executive Committee: Spishock (Chair), Tyagi (Vice Chair), Redman (Secretary), Barros (Treasurer) (10-0-0-0)
- Appointed Spishock as PAL liaison and Barros as alternate (10-0-0-0)
- Appointed Clark as Parks and Recreation Commission liaison and Tyagi as alternate (10-0-0-0)
- Approved participation in Hometown Halloween with a $800 budget limit (10-0-0-0)
- Approved special events: Holiday Craft Night, Brentwood's Got Talent, Work Experience Fair, Cornhole Tournament, and Multicultural Fair (10-0-0-0)
City Council
The Brentwood City Council will hold a public hearing on extending the interim urgency ordinance that moratorium on new tobacco smoke shops for one year, until September 8, 2024, and will discuss smoke shop rules. The consent calendar includes several routine items, such as approving a $75,000 purchase of 60 patrol rifles, a $118,682 purchase of wastewater pumps, and a $100 monthly pay increase for Planning Commissioners. The council will also consider a water conservation rebate program and several requested future agenda items, including ordinances on grazing animal enclosures and liquor license proximity to schools.
- Public hearing on extending moratorium on new tobacco smoke shops to September 8, 2024
- Resolution to purchase 60 Colt patrol rifles from LC Action Police Supply for up to $75,000
- Resolution to purchase two RAS pumps for wastewater plant from JM Squared Associates for $118,682
- Resolution to increase Planning Commissioner compensation by $100 per month
- Resolution to approve Convert for Cash Water Conservation Rebate Program and Guidelines
The City Council adopted an interim urgency ordinance to extend the moratorium on new tobacco smoke shops and approved a water conservation rebate program. The council also authorized the purchase of police equipment and wastewater treatment pumps.
- Adopted interim urgency Ordinance 1061 extending moratorium on new tobacco smoke shops (5-0)
- Approved Convert for Cash Water Conservation Rebate Program and Guidelines (5-0)
- Approved up to $75,000 for 60 Colt EPR L.E. carbine rifles (5-0)
- Approved up to $118,682 for two replacement RAS pumps for Wastewater Treatment Plant (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-103 setting General Obligation Bond Tax Rate at .0046% (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-102 to form Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 23-1 (5-0)
- Approved compensation adjustment for Planning Commissioners (5-0)
- Directed staff to research Contra Costa County code amendments for animals in extreme heat (5-0)
Land Use and Development Committee
This meeting agenda for the Brentwood, CA Land Use and Development Committee on 2023-08-21 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is entirely composed of interface labels and placeholders from the eSCRIBE software, with no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.
Arts Commission
The Brentwood Arts Commission will receive updates on the 2023 Public Art Walls schedule at the Brentwood Community Center and on Public Art Space Projects Phase I. Commissioners will also discuss a proposed community survey on arts interest and support, and consider a future agenda item on the scope of Public Art Acquisition funds. The meeting includes routine consent items like approving July 19, 2023 minutes.
- Update on 2023 Public Art Walls schedule at Brentwood Community Center
- Update on Public Art Space Projects: Phase I
- Discussion of community survey on interest and support for the Arts
- Request from Commissioner Hermann to discuss scope of Public Art Acquisition funds
- Approve minutes from July 19, 2023 regular meeting
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a tentative parcel map and design review for a new Lazy Dog restaurant on Sand Creek Road, with staff recommending approval. The commission will also discuss the Deer Ridge clubhouse conditional use permit and vote on a design review for landscape improvements at the clubhouse. The agenda includes consent items, public comments, and informational reports.
- Public hearing for tentative parcel map (MS 354-22) and design review (DR 22-011) for Lazy Dog restaurant on 5.29 acres at Sand Creek Road and State Route 4
- Staff recommends approval of Resolutions 23-013 and 23-014 for the Lazy Dog project
- Discussion of previously-approved Deer Ridge clubhouse CUP (CUP 00-04, CUP 06-12) for possible future action
- Design review application (DR 23-007) for landscape improvements at Deer Ridge clubhouse, 801 Foothill Drive; staff recommends approval of Resolution 23-028
- Consent calendar includes approval of August 1, 2023 meeting minutes
The Commission approved a parcel map and design review for a Lazy Dog Restaurant. It also approved landscape improvements for the Deer Ridge clubhouse and requested staff further investigate potential uses and conditions for the clubhouse site.
- Approved August 1, 2023 Planning Commission Minutes (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 23-013 approving Minor Subdivision No. 354-22 for Lazy Dog Restaurant (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 23-014 approving Design Review No. 22-011 for Lazy Dog Restaurant (5-0)
- Requested staff identify additional permissible uses and investigate modified conditions for Deer Ridge clubhouse CUP (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 23-028 approving design review DR 23-007 for landscape improvements at 801 Foothill Drive (4-0)
Design Review Subcommittee
This agenda contains only boilerplate eSCRIBE interface text with no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive business. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no decisions or discussions are documented in the provided text.
Youth Commission
The Brentwood Youth Commission is meeting to review commissioner expectations, duties, fundraisers, events, and other business. The agenda includes public comments and is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
- Review of commissioner expectations, duties, fundraisers, events, and other business
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
This meeting agenda for the Brentwood Neighborhood Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document is essentially empty of actionable content, with no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.
City Council
The Brentwood City Council will hold public hearings on extending interim residential design standards, affirming the Planning Commission's approval of the 63-lot Trumark Trailside subdivision, and continuing a hearing on a permanent oil and gas development ban. The council will also review the draft Housing Element update and discuss joint-use agreements with school districts, plus several requested future agenda items.
- Public hearing to extend interim objective design standards for residential projects
- Call for review of Planning Commission approval of Trumark Trailside: 63 single-family lots, 57 detached homes, 6 affordable duets at 1777 Apricot Way
- Continuance of public hearing on permanent ban on oil and gas development to Sept 12, 2023
- Review of 2023-2031 Draft Housing Element and HCD comments
- Discussion of joint-use facilities agreements with Brentwood Union School District and Liberty Union High School District
The City Council approved an urgency ordinance establishing interim objective design standards for residential housing projects. The council also approved a vesting tentative map and design review for Trumark Trailside and accepted public improvements for Silvergate Apartments for maintenance.
- Adopted Urgency Ordinance 1060 for interim residential objective design standards (5-0)
- Approved Vesting Tentative Map for Subdivision 9610 (Trumark Trailside) (5-0)
- Approved Design Review No. 22-006 for Trumark Trailside with specific elevation and roof material changes (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-98 accepting O’Hara Avenue and Business Center Drive improvements for Silvergate Apartments (5-0)
- Voted 5-0 in closed session to initiate an adjudicatory proceeding
- Approved revisions to the third Draft Housing Element Update (5-0)
- Continued public hearing on oil and gas development ban to September 12, 2023 (5-0)
- Directed Parks and Recreation staff to update joint use facility lists and fees for school districts (5-0)
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood City Council, held primarily to recess into closed session. The only substantive item is a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, specifically the initiation of two potential cases. No public action or decision is scheduled for open session.
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (two potential cases) under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Youth Commission
This agenda for the Brentwood Youth Commission meeting on August 2, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission will consider approving a design review amendment for the Brentwood Golf Club at 100 Summerset Drive. The proposal would replace a previously approved maintenance building with a 26,460-square-foot paved and fenced outdoor equipment storage yard, relocate a gasoline fueling tank, add a putting green, and build bio-retention basins. The commission will also approve the minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting and take public comments.
- Design Review Amendment DR 20-009 A2 for Brentwood Golf Club at 100 Summerset Drive
- Proposed 26,460 sq ft paved and fenced outdoor equipment storage and maintenance yard
- Relocation of existing above-ground gasoline fueling tank
- New putting green and bio-retention basins
- Adoption of Resolution No. 23-027
The Planning Commission approved a design review amendment for a paved outdoor equipment storage and maintenance yard at the Brentwood Golf Club. The approval included specific conditions regarding light pole height, fence height, and landscape screening. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting.
- Approved Consent Calendar including 06.20.23 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Denied motion to refer Brentwood Golf Club project back to staff for revisions (2-3)
- Denied motion to refer Brentwood Golf Club project to Design Review Subcommittee for specific changes (2-3)
- Adopted Resolution No. 23-027 for Brentwood Golf Club equipment yard with conditions to reduce light pole height to 18', reduce screen fence height to 7', and require a revised landscape plan (3-2)
Park and Recreation Commission
The Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission is meeting to receive an informational update on park development, approve the prior meeting's minutes, and take public comments. No votes on new projects or policies are scheduled; the agenda is largely routine and procedural.
- Informational update on park development by J. Ellis
- Approval of June 22, 2023 commission minutes
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
The Commission approved the minutes from the June 22, 2023 meeting. Staff provided updates on park development projects and the Creekside Park Pickleball contract. No other substantive policy decisions were made.
- Approved Park and Recreation Regular Commission Minutes of 06.22.23 (4-0)
City Council
The Brentwood City Council will hold a public hearing to decide an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a Costco warehouse and gas station on about 19 acres near Lone Tree Plaza Drive and Heidorn Ranch Road. The council will also consider several consent calendar items, including a $4.1 million funding agreement for the Sand Creek Road Extension and a construction contract for pickleball courts. Other business includes possible direction on streaming meetings, commissioner compensation, and the FY 2023/24 pay schedule.
- Appeal of Costco project: 154,852 sq ft warehouse, gas station with 16 dispensers, tentative parcel map, conditional use permit, design review, master sign program
- Cooperative Agreement No. 27-23 with ECCRFFA for $4,105,641 for Sand Creek Road Extension
- Construction contract for Creekside Park Pickleball Courts to Luma Engineering Contractors Inc. for $371,562.45 plus 10% contingency ($37,156.24)
- Resolution accepting Trilogy Vineyards Subdivision No. 8796 masonry wall public improvements
- FY 2023/2024 Pay Schedule resolution
The City Council denied multiple appeals regarding a Costco project, upholding the Planning Commission's decisions. The Council also approved funding for the Sand Creek Road Extension and a construction contract for pickleball courts. Additionally, they authorized a pay increase for Planning Commission members.
- Approved $4,105,641 for Sand Creek Road Extension (Resolution 2023-90)
- Awarded $371,562.45 contract to Luma Engineering Contractors Inc. for Creekside Park Pickleball Courts (Resolution 2023-91)
- Accepted Trilogy Vineyards, LLC, Subdivision No. 8796 masonry wall for maintenance (Resolution 2023-92)
- Denied appeal and approved tentative parcel map for Costco (5-0)
- Denied appeal and approved Conditional Use Permit for Costco (5-0)
- Denied appeal and approved Design Review for Costco (5-0)
- Denied appeal and approved Master Sign Program for Costco (5-0)
- Directed staff to increase Planning Commission member compensation by $300 per month (5-0)
Arts Commission
This is the agenda for the Brentwood Arts Commission regular meeting on July 19, 2023, at 7:00 PM in City Council Chambers. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, attachments, or details are listed.
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, 2023 and will be noticed separately.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next regular meeting: August 1, 2023
Land Use and Development Committee
The Land Use and Development Committee's regular meeting scheduled for July 17, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for August 21, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., with any special meetings to be noticed separately.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next regular meeting: August 21, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for July 4, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2023 and will be noticed separately.
- Meeting cancelled
City Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate. It lists the meeting time, location, and a placeholder for an item with no attachments or details. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are provided.
The City Council approved funding for a Harvest Time staffing program and the development of an Agricultural Innovation Center. Other key actions included purchasing two waste collection trucks and implementing interim design standards for residential housing.
- Approved $81,400 for Harvest Time staffing/marketing and $2.24M for Agricultural Innovation Center (5-0)
- Approved purchase of two solid waste residential collection trucks for up to $766,800 (5-0)
- Adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance 1059 for residential housing design standards (5-0)
- Denied appeal regarding Trinity Estates parcel map subdivision at 7770 Lone Tree Way (3-2)
- Approved beer and wine sales permit for Toro Viejo Taqueria with specific hour restrictions (3-2)
- Approved Agreement with Michelle Lassle Consulting for Better in Brentwood program (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-89 amending 2022/23 and 2023/24 Operating Budgets (5-0)
- Directed staff to revise special events policies for City Park and Downtown (5-0)
Park and Recreation Commission
This is the agenda for the regular meeting of the Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
The Commission approved the April 27 meeting minutes and a proclamation designating July as Park and Recreation Month. Staff provided updates on several park projects, including the opening of Alta Park and the status of Pioneer and Magpie Parks.
- Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved proclamation for July as Park and Recreation Month (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal by Arcadia Development Co. to build a Costco warehouse and fuel station on two vacant parcels south of Lone Tree Plaza Drive and east of Heidorn Ranch Road. The project requires approval of a tentative parcel map, conditional use permit, design review, and master sign program. The commission will decide whether to recommend approval to the City Council.
- Tentative Parcel Map (MS 351-22) to subdivide 19.04-acre and 4.02-acre parcels into four parcels
- Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-001) for a fuel facility with 16 dispensers and 32 fueling positions
- Design Review (DR 22-002) for a 154,852-square-foot Costco warehouse and 11,500-square-foot fuel canopy
- Master Sign Program (MSP 22-001) for building-mounted signage
- CEQA exemption under Section 15183, consistent with certified PA-1 EIR
The Commission approved multiple entitlements for a new Costco warehouse and fueling station. It also approved a subdivision map and design review for 63 homes at Trumark Trailside. Additionally, the board voted to have staff prepare a future item regarding conditional use permit enforcement.
- Approved Costco Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide two parcels into four (5-0)
- Approved Costco Conditional Use Permit for fueling facility (5-0)
- Approved Costco Design Review for 154,852-sq-ft warehouse and fueling area with added fence condition (5-0)
- Approved Costco Master Sign Program (5-0)
- Approved Trumark Trailside Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for 63 residential lots (4-1)
- Approved Trumark Trailside Design Review for 63 homes with added elevation and material conditions (5-0)
- Approved request for staff to prepare future agenda item on conditional use permit conditions and enforcement (3-2)
- Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Land Use and Development Committee
The Land Use and Development Committee's regular meeting scheduled for June 19, 2023, was cancelled due to the Juneteenth holiday. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2023.
- Meeting cancelled due to Juneteenth holiday
- Next regular meeting scheduled for July 17, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
The regular meeting of the Brentwood Neighborhood Committee scheduled for June 14, 2023, at the Brentwood Community Center was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is meeting to consider several consent calendar items, including a resolution to purchase and install playground equipment at Veterans Park, a five-year contract for administrative citation services, and appointments to the Youth Commission. They will also discuss repealing a water conservation resolution. The meeting includes a presentation from the Youth Commission and public comments.
- Resolution to approve $209,707.99 contract with GameTime for Veterans Park cable climber replacement
- Resolution to authorize five-year agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for citation processing, not to exceed $64,000
- Appointment of five new Youth Commissioners (Anirvin Madhan, Olivia Miranda, Owen Spishock, Hritika Trivedi, Katharina Wallace)
- Resolution to repeal Resolution 2022-100 requiring 15% water use reduction
- Proclamation declaring June 19, 2023 as Juneteenth
The City Council approved a new five-year Capital Improvement Program and set utility rate structures for water, wastewater, and solid waste through 2028. The council also authorized funding for park equipment and road extensions. Additionally, a conceptual plan for the Sand Creek Sports Complex was adopted with specific design amendments.
- Adopted 2023/24–2027/28 Capital Improvement Program (4-0-1)
- Approved water, wastewater, and solid waste rate structures for FY 2023/24 through 2027/28 (4-0-1)
- Approved $209,707.99 for Veterans Park playground equipment (4-0-1)
- Approved $1,764,218 change order for Sand Creek Road Extension (4-0-1)
- Adopted conceptual plan for Sand Creek Sports Complex with design amendments (4-0-1)
- Approved five-year professional services agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. up to $64,000 (4-0-1)
- Directed staff to fly a Pride flag at City Hall and Community Center through July 15, 2023 (4-0-1)
- Proclaimed June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth (4-0-1)
Arts Commission
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood Arts Commission scheduled for June 7, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, only procedural boilerplate and technical placeholders. No decisions or discussions are specified.
Youth Commission
The Brentwood Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting on June 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The agenda as provided contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission is reviewing a revised, phased approach to the City's Zoning Code Update, which was reinitiated by the City Council in January 2023. The new scope includes four main tasks: interim and permanent objective design standards, updates required by State law and the Housing Element, and focused updates to specific land uses. The Commission will discuss the revised project scope, tasks, deliverables, and timelines.
- Task 1a: Interim Objective Design Standards to be adopted by July 1, 2023
- Task 1b: Permanent Objective Design Standards, with community outreach in summer 2023
- Task 2: Updates required by State law and the Housing Element
- Task 3: Focused updates including self-storage, carwashes, gas stations, and tobacco sales
- Public comments received from two residents
The Planning Commission adopted a resolution finding the proposed 2023/24 - 2027/28 Capital Improvement Program consistent with the City's General Plan. The Commission also approved requests to seek City Council action on meeting rules and commissioner stipends. No action was taken on the Zoning Code Update.
- Adopted Resolution No. 23-026 finding the 2023/24-2027/28 Capital Improvement Program consistent with the General Plan (5-0)
- Approved request for City Council to amend Meeting Rules and Procedures regarding public comments (4-1)
- Approved review of the previously approved Conditional Use Permit for the Deer Ridge clubhouse (4-0)
- Approved request for City Council to increase Planning Commissioner stipends from $200 to $400 per month (3-2)
- Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Agricultural Enterprise Committee - Meeting
The regularly scheduled Agricultural Enterprise Committee meeting of Monday, June 5, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting, Monday, September 4, 2023, falls on a holiday and will also be cancelled, with a separate cancellation notice to be posted.
- June 5, 2023 meeting cancelled
- Next meeting September 4, 2023 also cancelled due to holiday
Park and Recreation Commission
The regular Park and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for May 25, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is meeting to consider several routine financial items, including a resolution to use $6.9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for general government revenue replacement, a move to protect the funds from potential federal clawback. The council will also vote on the annual investment policy update, the Proposition 4 appropriations limit, and two proclamations. The meeting begins with a closed session on existing litigation.
- Resolution to use $6,923,339 in ARPA funds for FY 2022/23 revenue replacement, amending the operating budget
- Resolution adopting the 2023/24 Proposition 4 Appropriations Limit of $113,476,986
- Resolution delegating investment management to the City Treasurer and amending Investment Policy 10-4
- Proclamation declaring June 2023 as Pride Month
- Proclamation declaring June 2023 as National Safety Month
The City Council approved a construction contract for the Pavement Management Program and authorized a zoning ordinance update. The Council also approved a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review for a Wendy's restaurant with specific delivery and hour restrictions.
- Approved $1,460,626.50 Pavement Management Program contract with Knife River Construction (5-0)
- Approved $250,000 agreement with De Novo Planning Group for zoning ordinance updates (5-0)
- Approved Design Review and Conditional Use Permit for Wendy's at 30 East Sand Creek Road (5-0)
- Approved $176,744 in Economic Development Grants and $5,000 for 4th of July Drone Show (4-0-1)
- Affirmed Planning Commission approval for Vineyard Academy Christian School modular building modifications (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-61 for ARPA Funds for FY 2022/23 General Government Revenue Replacement (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-59 delegating investment program management to City Treasurer (5-0)
- Motion to admonish Council Members regarding Ethics and Conduct Policy decorum (3-2)
City Council
This is a special City Council meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no decisions or discussions are specified.
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit (CUP 23-004) to allow beer and wine sales and on-site consumption at Toro Viejo Taqueria, 8610 Brentwood Boulevard, Suite F. The commission will also discuss possible changes to the city's landscape guidelines regarding water use. The meeting includes consent calendar approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.
- CUP 23-004: beer and wine sales at Toro Viejo Taqueria, 8610 Brentwood Boulevard, Suite F (APN 013-182-033)
- Resolution 23-015 to approve the conditional use permit
- Discussion of landscape guidelines and potential changes for water use in future applications
- Consent calendar: approval of May 2, 2023 meeting minutes
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for on-site beer and wine sales at a local restaurant. Commissioners also discussed updating landscape guidelines to prioritize water efficiency in future residential projects.
- Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 23-015 for beer and wine sales at Toro Viejo Taqueria (3-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Land Use and Development Committee
The Brentwood Land Use and Development Committee is holding a regular meeting on May 15, 2023, at 5:30 PM in City Council Chambers. The agenda contains no listed items, attachments, or details, indicating the meeting is procedural or has no substantive business to discuss.
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
The Brentwood Neighborhood Committee regular meeting scheduled for May 10, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA, was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a workshop on the draft Capital Improvement Program, approving a contract for the Sound Wall Project, accepting the 2022 Military Equipment Annual Report, and the second reading of ordinances on shopping carts and commercial property maintenance. The council also approved proclamations for Police Week, Public Works Week, and Bike to Work Week.
- Approved a $378,600 construction contract with B and D Excavation and Construction for the Sound Wall Project (CIP No. 337-37263), plus a 15% contingency of $56,790, totaling $435,390.
- Approved a resolution accepting the 2022 Military Equipment Annual Report, renewing Ordinance No. 1037 (Policy 707), and approving purchase of .223, 5.56, .308 caliber ammunition and flashbang devices.
- Second reading of ordinances to add Chapter 5.74 (Lost, Stolen, or Abandoned Shopping Carts) and Chapter 8.38 (Commercial Property Maintenance) to the Brentwood Municipal Code.
- Workshop on the Draft 2023/24 - 2027/28 Capital Improvement Program.
- Proclamations for Police Week (May 14-20), Public Works Week (May 21-27), and Bike to Work Week (May 15-21).
The City Council approved funding allocations for the Sand Creek Sports Complex and awarded several construction contracts for road and wall projects. The council also adopted new policies regarding employee communication and environmentally preferable purchasing, and updated municipal codes for shopping carts and property maintenance.
- Approved funding for Sand Creek Sports Complex from General Fund, Bond Proceeds, and DIF funds (3-2)
- Approved $435,390 contract for Sound Wall Project with B and D Excavation and Construction (3-2)
- Approved $631,764.58 contract for Pavement Management Program 2023 with Mercoza (3-2)
- Approved $176,685.58 contract with BSK Associates for Sand Creek Road Extension (3-2)
- Approved purchase of Ford Ranger Supercab not to exceed $31,520 (3-2)
- Adopted ordinances for shopping cart management and commercial property maintenance (3-2)
- Approved 2022 Military Equipment Annual Report and ammunition/flashbang purchases (3-2)
- Adopted Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy (3-2)
Youth Commission
The Youth Commission approved Cool Spot as the May Youth Friendly Business and assigned commissioners to observe upcoming City Council meetings. They also discussed plans for a Middle School Pool Party fundraiser on June 23, 2023, and tabled decisions on new commissioner recommendations and a Parks and Recreation Commission non-voting member until future meetings.
- Approved consent calendar items C.1 and C.2 (8-0-0-2)
- Approved Cool Spot as May Youth Friendly Business (8-0-0-2)
- Assigned commissioners to observe May 9 and May 23 City Council meetings (8-0-0-2)
- Tabled Parks and Recreation Commission non-voting member until July workshop
- Tabled new commissioner recommendation until June meeting
- Approved annual year-in-review presentation committee for May 23 City Council meeting (8-0-0-2)
Land Use and Development Committee
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood Land Use and Development Committee, but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, attachments, or descriptions. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council ban all oil and gas development and operations in Brentwood. The commission also approved a new Wendy's restaurant and design modifications for Vineyard Academy Christian School.
- Recommended City Council adopt permanent ban on oil and gas development (5-0)
- Recommended City Council adopt additional regulations for existing oil and gas operations (5-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Wendy's drive-thru at 30 East Sand Creek Road with added speed bump and stop sign (3-2)
- Approved Design Review for 2,316 sq ft Wendy's building at 30 East Sand Creek Road (5-0)
- Approved Design Review Amendment for modular classrooms and wall at Vineyard Academy Christian School (4-1)
- Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Park and Recreation Commission
The Commission approved the overall conceptual plan for the Sand Creek Sports Complex and the final design for the Veterans Park Cable Climber replacement. It also approved recommended amenities for citywide trail enhancements. Staff provided updates on the status of Alta, Pioneer, and Magpie parks.
- Approved Sand Creek Sports Complex conceptual plan and Phase A consideration (5-0)
- Approved Veterans Park Cable Climber Replacement CIP final design (5-0)
- Approved recommended amenities for CIP #352-52443 Citywide Trail Enhancements (5-0)
- Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Accepted Parks Division Quarterly Report (5-0)
- Accepted Maintenance Division Quarterly Report (5-0)
- Accepted Landscape Division Quarterly Report (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a joint workshop with the Planning Commission on the Plan Check Process and consider several consent items, including a $435,390 sound wall contract, a $64,352 tree chipper purchase, a $23,600 software migration increase, and a $70,725 motorcycle purchase. The sound wall item was continued to the May 9 workshop in a 3-2 vote.
- Sound Wall Project contract with B and D Excavation and Construction, $378,600 plus $56,790 contingency (total $435,390) - continued to May 9
- Purchase of one Bandit Model 250XP tree chipper from Cal-Line Equipment, not to exceed $64,352
- Increase purchase order with Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. by $23,600 for CAD/RIMS/NIBRS/CIBRS software migration (total $116,514)
- Purchase of two motorcycles from Long Beach BMW Motorcycles, not to exceed $70,725
- Proclamations for National Day of Prayer, Arbor Day, Municipal Clerks Week, and heritage/awareness months
The City Council approved several equipment purchases, including motorcycles and a tree chipper. Council also passed ordinances regarding shopping cart management and commercial property maintenance, and updated the meeting schedule.
- Approved Ordinance 1056 changing July, November, and December meeting dates (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-46 for Council Chamber Audiovisual System work (5-0)
- Approved purchase of two motorcycles for not to exceed $70,725 (5-0)
- Approved $23,600 increase for software migration with Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved purchase of one tree chipper for not to exceed $64,352 (5-0)
- Tabled Sound Wall Project contract with B and D Excavation and Construction to May 9 (3-2)
- Approved keeping duet units as an option for affordable housing requirements (5-0)
- Introduced ordinances for shopping cart management and commercial property maintenance (5-0)
Agricultural Enterprise Committee - Meeting
This is a procedural-only agenda for the Brentwood Agricultural Enterprise Committee meeting on April 24, 2023. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed; the agenda contains only boilerplate placeholders and no attachments.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit and design review for a 6,625 square foot auto glass repair business. The project will be located at 6818 Lone Tree Way.
- Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 23-008 for Safelite Auto Glass conditional use permit (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 23-009 for Safelite Auto Glass design review (5-0)
Land Use and Development Committee
The Land Use and Development Committee meeting scheduled for April 17, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for May 15, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., with any special meetings noticed separately.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next regular meeting: May 15, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
The Brentwood Neighborhood Committee regular meeting scheduled for April 12, 2023, at the Brentwood Community Center was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is holding a workshop on water, wastewater, and solid waste rates, and will consider several resolutions, including an environmental services contract for the Sand Creek Sports Complex and a CalRecycle grant application for organics management. The agenda also includes proclamations and a mural agreement with the school district.
- Workshop on water, wastewater, and solid waste rate study
- Resolution to approve $97,826 environmental services agreement with Raney Planning & Management for Sand Creek Sports Complex
- Resolution to authorize CalRecycle Organics Grant Program application (up to $13M)
- Resolution to approve $3,513 MOU with Liberty Union High School District for Public Art and Design Academy mural
- Proclamations for Earth Day and Youth in Government Day
The City Council voted to restructure the Public Works Department into two separate departments for operations and engineering. Council also directed staff to mail notices for a proposed water, wastewater, and solid waste rate increase. Several contracts for landscaping and environmental services were approved.
- Directed staff to mail proposed water, wastewater, and solid waste rate increase notices (5-0)
- Approved $97,826 contract for Sand Creek Sports Complex environmental services (5-0)
- Authorized CalRecycle Organics Grant Program funding application (5-0)
- Approved $3,513 MOU for Public Art and Design Academy mural (5-0)
- Approved Deer Ridge Frontage Landscaping contracts totaling up to $225,273.53 (5-0)
- Approved reorganization of Public Works into two separate departments (5-0)
- Waived first reading of Ordinance 1056 to change regular meeting dates (4-1)
- Moved Land Use and Development Committee to 3rd Monday at 5:30 PM (3-2)
Youth Commission
This is the agenda for the Brentwood Youth Commission regular meeting on April 5, 2023, at City Council Chambers. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, so no specific decisions or discussions are identified.
The Youth Commission approved the nomination of Boondoggies for the Youth Friendly Business Program for April. The commission also assigned members to attend upcoming City Council meetings and approved previous minutes and fiscal status.
- Approved Boondoggies for the Youth Friendly Business Program for April (9-0-0-1)
- Approved special meeting minutes of March 1, 2023 (9-0-0-1)
- Accepted Fiscal Status for the 2022/2023 budget year (9-0-0-1)
- Assigned Commissioners Cohen and Spishock to attend April 11 City Council meeting (10-0-0-0)
- Assigned Commissioner Tyagi to attend April 25 City Council meeting (10-0-0-0)
City Council
This is the agenda for the Brentwood City Council and Successor Agency meeting on March 28, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The agenda text provided contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.
The City Council extended a one-year moratorium on new oil and gas development and approved the Inez Estates residential project. The council also authorized several fleet maintenance purchases and updated municipal codes regarding yard encroachments.
- Extended oil and gas development moratorium until March 27, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved Inez Estates subdivision map, design review, and variance (5-0)
- Approved $230,540 purchase of one John Deere backhoe (5-0)
- Approved $70,000 budget increase for diesel and refuse truck repairs (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance 1054 modifying municipal code for yard encroachments (5-0)
- Appointed Nina Koch and Swathi Lakshmanan to the Arts Commission (5-0)
- Approved new residential development conditions for USPS mail coordination (5-0)
- Adopted 2022 General Plan Housing Element Annual Progress Report (5-0)
Park and Recreation Commission
This is a regular meeting of the Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission scheduled for March 23, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, attachments, or descriptions, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or the agenda was not populated in the provided text.
The Park and Recreation Commission approved the Arbor Day event at Miwok Park and a list for park playground replacements. The body also formed a naming subcommittee for parks and facilities and approved the February 23 meeting minutes.
- Approved February 23, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved proclamation for Arbor Day on April 29, 2023 (4-0)
- Approved Arbor Day event at Miwok Park on April 29, 2023 (4-0)
- Approved Park Playground Replacement list (4-0)
- Approved Chair Peltz and Commissioner Lind for the Park/Facility Naming Subcommittee ad-hoc committee (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
This is a special meeting agenda with only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, attachments, or decisions. The document provides meeting logistics (date, time, location) but no substantive business to discuss or vote on.
- No agenda items listed
- No attachments provided
- Meeting scheduled for 3/21/2023 at 7:00 PM in City Council Chambers
Planning Commission
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood Planning Commission with only procedural items on the agenda: call to order, roll call, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.
Arts Commission
The Commission approved a six-week application window for a new Poet Laureate, requiring the applicant to be a Brentwood resident. Two other items regarding the Youth Poet Laureate and the Walking History Tour monument were tabled for future discussion.
- Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved opening Poet Laureate recruitment for 6 weeks with Brentwood residency requirement (3-0)
- Tabled Youth Poet Laureate recruitment process (3-0)
- Tabled Walking History Tour Timeline Monument Project pending funding and legal clarification (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Brentwood City Council will hold a closed session on litigation and property negotiations, then consider resolutions to terminate the local COVID-19 emergency and oppose a statewide tax initiative. The council will also adopt proclamations for Ukrainian Solidarity and World Down Syndrome Day.
- Closed session: litigation with Discovery Builders (cases N21-0980, N22-1738)
- Closed session: real property negotiation for 1907 & 1909 Jane Way (APNs 016-010-019, 016-010-020)
- Resolution to terminate COVID-19 emergency proclamation and Emergency Order 22-03
- Resolution opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act)
- Proclamations for Ukrainian Solidarity (Feb 24) and World Down Syndrome Day (Mar 21)
The City Council awarded a construction contract for the Sand Creek Road Extension and updated the General Plan's Housing Element. The council also approved several professional service agreements and modified municipal codes regarding residential yard encroachments.
- Awarded Sand Creek Road Extension construction contract to Goodfellow Sequoia A JV for up to $7,692,041.50 (5-0)
- Approved Housing Element update for 2023-2031 via General Plan amendment (5-0)
- Approved $252,890 not-to-exceed amount for Francisco & Associates as Engineer of Work for assessment districts (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 1054 modifying municipal code on yard encroachments and shipping container limits (5-0)
- Approved $145,000 agreement with DPH Sound and Lighting for special events (5-0)
- Approved $15,800 for artist services and utility box cleaning (5-0)
- Appointed Trevor Frey to the Park and Recreation Commission (5-0)
- Appointed Council Member Tony Oerlemans as liaison to the John Marsh Historic Trust (5-0)
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood City Council held on March 9, 2023, at the Brentwood Community Center. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive business, appearing to be only procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions specified.
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
The Brentwood Neighborhood Committee regular meeting scheduled for March 8, 2023, at 6:00 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for March 7, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for March 21, 2023 and will be noticed separately. No agenda items were considered.
- Meeting cancelled by notice dated March 2, 2023
Agricultural Enterprise Committee - Meeting
The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive business. The meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the City Council Chambers.
Youth Commission
The Youth Commission approved a budget of up to $1,000 for a Middle School Pool Party fundraising event on June 23, 2023. The commission also selected Tea Zen Tea for the Youth Friendly Business Program for March and assigned members to attend upcoming City Council meetings.
- Approved Middle School Pool Party for June 23, 2023, with a budget not to exceed $1,000 (8-0-0-2)
- Approved Tea Zen Tea for the Youth Friendly Business Program for March (8-0-0-2)
- Assigned Commissioners Cohen, Tyagi, and Spishock to observe City Council meetings on March 14 and 28 (8-0-0-2)
- Approved January 11, 2023 special meeting minutes (8-0-0-2)
- Accepted Fiscal Status for 2022/2023 budget year (8-0-0-2)
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including accepting completed public works projects and approving a five-year extension of the solid waste services agreement with Keller Canyon Landfill Company. The council will also hold a public hearing on amending the city's fee schedule for certain permitting fees. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy debates or controversial items listed.
- Resolution to accept traffic signal improvements at Walnut Boulevard, Continente Avenue, and Remington Street, part of Shea Homes' Orchard Trails subdivision
- Resolution to accept road preservation work by QA Constructors, Inc. on Lone Tree Way, with a final contract amount of $588,605.84
- Resolution to approve a 5-year amended agreement with Keller Canyon Landfill Company for waste services, estimated at $4.7M in FY 2023/24
- Public hearing on amending the 2022/23 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees to change certain permitting fees
The City Council approved an amended agreement with Keller Canyon Landfill Company for waste and recycling services. Council also adopted changes to the 2022/23 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees regarding permitting. An appeal regarding the Trinity Estates parcel map was continued to a date uncertain for further research.
- Approved amended agreement with Keller Canyon Landfill Company for waste and recycling services (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-22 amending 2022/23 permitting fees (5-0)
- Accepted traffic signal improvements for maintenance at Walnut Blvd, Continente Ave, and Remington St (5-0)
- Accepted road preservation work by QA Constructors, Inc. (5-0)
- Continued appeal of Trinity Estates parcel map at 7770 Lone Tree Way to a date uncertain (5-0)
- Directed staff to research joint-use of school district facilities for youth (5-0)
- Directed staff to review policy for employees submitting non-employment comments to Council (5-0)
- Directed staff to update scholarship processes for Parks and Recreation programs (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to review the revised draft of the 2023-2031 Housing Element, which updates the city's General Plan to comply with state law and accommodate a Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 1,522 units. The draft incorporates responses to comments from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and direction from the City Council. The commission will consider a resolution to recommend approval of the Housing Element update.
- Public hearing on General Plan amendment for 2023-2031 Housing Element update
- Housing Element must accommodate 1,522-unit Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)
- Draft includes responses to 40 main and 21 subsidiary HCD comments
- Project exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3)
- Consulting services with Kimley-Horn authorized by City Council on October 12, 2021
The Planning Commission voted against Resolution No. 23-007, which would have recommended that the City Council adopt a General Plan Amendment to update the Housing Element for 2023-2031. The commission did close the public hearing regarding the amendment prior to the vote.
- Closed public hearing on General Plan amendment (5-0)
- Resolution No. 23-007 to recommend 2023-2031 Housing Element update defeated (2-3)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Park and Recreation Commission
The Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting on February 23, 2023, at 7:00 PM in City Council Chambers. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive content — it appears to be purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions scheduled.
The Park and Recreation Commission elected a Vice-Chair and approved the 2023 meeting schedule and subcommittee assignments. The body also formed an ad-hoc committee for the 2023 Arbor Day Project.
- Approved minutes of December 22, 2022 meeting (5-0)
- Accepted Landscape, Parks, and Maintenance Division Quarterly Reports (5-0)
- Approved Commissioner Bullington as Vice-Chair for 2023 (5-0)
- Approved 2023 Meeting Calendar with November meeting moved to Nov 16 (5-0)
- Approved Subcommittee and Ad-Hoc Assignments with updated names (5-0)
- Approved Commissioners Trevor Frey and Blythe Lind for 2023 Arbor Day Project (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Land Use and Development Committee
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood Land Use and Development Committee scheduled for 2/23/2023 at 3:00 PM in City Council Chambers. The agenda contains no listed items, attachments, or substantive business—only boilerplate placeholders. No decisions or discussions are specified.
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Inez Estates project, a proposed 8-lot single-family subdivision south of Lone Tree Way and west of Gann Street, which requires a vesting tentative map, a variance, a design review, and an exception to the General Plan density transition policy. The Commission will also vote on Commissioner Anita Roberts' request to participate remotely due to a medical emergency, and will elect officers and committee members for 2023.
- Inez Estates: Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (VSTM 9435) to create 8 single-family lots and a 1.08-acre Parcel A, with a variance (V 22-002) for three lots and design review (DR 20-008) for three home plans.
- Mitigated Negative Declaration (Resolution No. 23-002) prepared under CEQA for the Inez Estates project.
- Request by Commissioner Anita Roberts to participate remotely under Government Code Section 54953(f)(2)(A)(ii) due to medical emergency.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2023, and appointments to Design Review Subcommittee and TRANSPLAN Committee.
- Consent calendar: approval of minutes from Dec 6, 2022 and Jan 17, 2023 meetings.
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve several resolutions for the Inez Estates project, including a subdivision map and design review. The commission also recommended a zoning text amendment to clarify regulations for accessory buildings. Additionally, the body elected its 2023 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
- Elected Commissioner Roberts as Chairperson (5-0)
- Elected Commissioner Sparling as Vice Chairperson (5-0)
- Elected Commissioner Brand to TRANSPLAN Committee (5-0)
- Elected Commissioners Flohr and Zeigler to Design Review Subcommittee (5-0)
- Recommended City Council adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration for Inez Estates (5-0)
- Recommended City Council approve Inez Estates Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (5-0)
- Recommended City Council approve Variance V22-002 for Inez Estates (5-0)
- Recommended City Council approve Zoning Text Amendment RZ 23-002 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Land Use and Development Committee
The Land Use and Development Committee's regular meetings on January 16, 2023 and February 20, 2023 are cancelled due to holidays. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. This agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting on January 16, 2023 cancelled due to holiday
- Meeting on February 20, 2023 cancelled due to holiday
- Next regular meeting scheduled for March 20, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Arts Commission
This is the regular meeting of the Brentwood Arts Commission. The agenda contains no listed items, attachments, or details, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or has no substantive business to discuss.
The Commission approved a student art concept for the City Park water equipment shed and adopted the 2023 meeting calendar. A proposal to add plaques to the City Hall history tour was tabled pending further information.
- Approved "A Split in Time" PADA art concept for City Park water equipment shed (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Arts Commission Meeting Calendar (3-0)
- Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Tabled $16,410.58 proposal for "Walking History Tour" plaques at City Hall (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a major contract for a new biosolids drying and pyrolysis system at the wastewater treatment plant, acceptance of public improvements for a housing subdivision, and routine consent items. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss real property negotiations for a downtown property.
- Approve $18,991,000 contract with MISCOwater LLC for Biosolids Drying and Pyrolysis System, plus 10% contingency, total $20,890,100
- Amend CIP to include $93,635,000 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion – Phase II
- Accept public improvements for Terrene Phase 2 (225 single-family lots) north of Sand Creek Road and east of Brentwood Boulevard
- Increase purchase order for two replacement wheel loaders by $49,731 for sales tax, total $618,079
- Second reading of ordinance amending Arts Commission appointment process to remove required council interviews
The City Council approved a contract for biosolids drying and pyrolysis equipment and updated the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project budget. Other actions included adopting a revised Strategic Plan and amending the appointment process for Arts Commissioners.
- Approved $20,890,100 contract with TW Associates LLC for Biosolids Drying and Pyrolysis System (5-0)
- Updated Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion – Phase II CIP project amount to $93,635,000 (5-0)
- Adopted Revised City of Brentwood Strategic Plan for FY 2022/23 - FY 2023/24 (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 1053 amending Arts Commissioners appointment process (5-0)
- Accepted public improvements for Terrene Phase 2, excluding landscaping (5-0)
- Approved $49,731 increase for wheel loader purchase orders to cover missing sales tax (5-0)
- Directed staff to revise the second draft housing element based on state comments (5-0)
- Authorized staff to create a speakers’ series forum for seniors and residents (5-0)
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
The Brentwood Neighborhood Committee regular meeting scheduled for February 8, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA, was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
City Council
This is a special City Council meeting agenda with no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive content. The document is essentially procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions specified.
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, February 21, 2023 and will be noticed separately. This agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancelled by notice dated February 1, 2023
Youth Commission
This is the agenda for the Brentwood Youth Commission regular meeting on February 1, 2023, at 7:00 PM in City Council Chambers. The agenda contains no listed items, only procedural boilerplate and placeholders, so no specific decisions or discussions are identified.
The Youth Commission approved four scholarship awards ranging from $250 to $1,500 and moved the Multicultural Fair to April 8, 2023. The body also appointed liaisons to the Downtown Brentwood Coalition and selected a business for the Youth Friendly Business Program.
- Approved scholarship awards of $1,500, $1,000, $500, and $250 (10-0)
- Rescheduled Multicultural Fair from March 11 to April 8, 2023 (10-0)
- Nominated Wanna Waffle for February Youth Friendly Business Program (10-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Clark as liaison and Commissioner Tyagi as alternate for Downtown Brentwood Coalition (10-0)
- Approved hosting a booth at the March 21, 2023 Work Experience Fair (10-0)
- Assigned Commissioners Cohen, Tyagi, and Barros to attend February City Council meetings (10-0)
- Approved January 11, 2023 special meeting minutes and 2022/2023 fiscal status (10-0)
Youth Commission
This Youth Commission special meeting, scheduled for February 1, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda contains no substantive items, only boilerplate text indicating the cancellation.
- Meeting cancelled
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood City Council scheduled for January 31, 2023 at 6:30 PM at the Brentwood Community Center. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive business — it appears to be only procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions specified.
Park and Recreation Commission
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission, but the agenda contains no substantive items—only boilerplate placeholders. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.
Park and Recreation Commission
The regular meeting of the Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission scheduled for January 26, 2023, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
City Council
The City Council will discuss and provide direction on reinitiating the Zoning Code Update with a more focused, phased approach. Staff recommends four main tasks, including interim and permanent objective design standards, state-law compliance updates, and prioritized community-driven changes. The council will also consider the revised project scope, budget, and SB-2 grant implications.
- Revised project scope with four tasks: interim objective design standards, permanent standards, state-law updates, and focused updates
- Interim objective design standards to be adopted by July 1, 2023, to comply with AB 2011 and SB 6
- Original consultant Miller Planning Associates paid approximately $148,000 for work to date; staff recommends hiring a new consultant
- Potential code changes include self-storage facilities, carwashes, gas stations, and a permanent tobacco sales ordinance
- SB-2 grant funding of $310,000 available for eligible activities
The City Council adopted a zoning text amendment governing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs. The council also approved the purchase of police drones and extended timelines for a 140-lot active adult residential project.
- Approved zoning text amendment for ADUs and JADUs (5-0)
- Approved $55,093 purchase of seven DJI drones for Police Department (5-0)
- Approved two-year extension for 140-lot active adult residential subdivision and design review (4-1)
- Approved Ground Lease and MOU with Brentwood Union School District for Bristow Middle School Theater (5-0)
- Directed staff to submit new scope of work for SB-2 Grant regarding Zoning Code Update (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-08 for SWIFR Grant funding application (5-0)
- Accepted landscape improvements for Armstrong Trail Extension (5-0)
- Approved Joint Resolution for vendor spending over $50,000 for FY 2022/23 (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a tentative parcel map (MS 354-21) to subdivide a 5.32-acre parcel at 7770 Lone Tree Way into four parcels plus a 1.68-acre remainder, with no new construction proposed. The commission will also hold a scoping meeting to receive public comments on the scope of a revised Environmental Impact Report for the Bridle Gate project, a 126.81-acre development proposed by Discovery Builders, Inc. The agenda also includes election of officers and committee members, and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Tentative parcel map MS 354-21 to subdivide 5.32 acres at 7770 Lone Tree Way into four parcels (1.36, 1.31, 0.49, 0.49 acres) plus 1.68-acre remainder
- CEQA determination: no further environmental review required under Section 15183, based on 2014 General Plan EIR
- Bridle Gate EIR scoping: public comments on scope of revised EIR for 286 single-family homes south of Sand Creek Road extension
- Election of chairperson and vice chairperson for 2023
- Election of members to Design Review Subcommittee and TransPlan Committee
The Planning Commission approved a tentative parcel map to subdivide a 5.32-acre parcel into four parcels and a remainder parcel. Several other agenda items, including the election of officers and committee members, were continued to the next meeting.
- Approved Resolution No. 23-001 to subdivide 5.32-acre parcel at 7770 Lone Tree Way into four parcels and a 1.68-acre remainder (4-0)
- Continued election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to next meeting (4-0)
- Continued election of members for Design Review Subcommittee and Transplan Committee to next meeting (4-0)
- Continued approval of December 6, 2022 meeting minutes to next meeting (4-0)
- No formal action taken on Bridle Gate EIR Scoping
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Land Use and Development Committee
This agenda is a cancellation notice only. The Land Use and Development Committee's regular meetings on January 16 and February 20, 2023 are cancelled due to holidays, and the December 19, 2022 meeting was also cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. No business items are listed.
- Meeting on January 16, 2023 cancelled due to holiday
- Meeting on February 20, 2023 cancelled due to holiday
- December 19, 2022 meeting previously cancelled
- Next regular meeting: March 20, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
The Brentwood Neighborhood Committee regular meeting scheduled for January 11, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA 94513, was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancelled
Youth Commission
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood Youth Commission scheduled for January 11, 2023, at 7:00 PM in City Council Chambers. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive business, appearing to be only procedural boilerplate.
The Youth Commission approved the nomination of both Willies Bagel locations for the January Youth Friendly Business Program. The commission also approved previous meeting minutes, the 2022/2023 fiscal status, and assigned members to attend a City Council meeting.
- Approved Youth Friendly Business Program nomination for both Willies Bagel locations (10-0-0-1)
- Approved special meeting minutes from November 2, 2022 and December 7, 2022 (10-0-0-1)
- Accepted Fiscal Status for 2022/2023 budget year (10-0-0-1)
- Approved Commissioners Chicaine, Cohen, Spishock and Tyagi to attend January 25, 2023 City Council Meeting (10-0-0-1)
City Council
The Brentwood City Council will conduct interviews for three open Planning Commission seats and may vote to approve the Mayor's appointments. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting proclamations, reaffirming a governance policy, and approving the Successor Agency's payment schedule.
- Interviews for Planning Commission applicants: Vincent Baldwin, Kristopher Brand, Rod Flohr, Nicole Glazier, Christopher Sendig, David Sparling, Joseph Terry, Ravi Vedantham
- Resolution approving Citywide Governance Policy for Elected Officials, rescinding Resolution 2021-114
- Resolution approving ROPS and Administrative Budget for July 2023 – June 2024
- Proclamations for 2023 including 75th Anniversary of City incorporation, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Human Trafficking Prevention Month
The City Council updated the municipal code governing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). The council also approved the purchase of a utility/crane truck and appointed three members to the Planning Commission.
- Appointed Kristopher Brand, Rod Flohr, and David Sparling to the Planning Commission (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-154 reaffirming Citywide Governance Policy for Elected Officials (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-21 approving the Successor Agency's ROPS and Administrative Budget (5-0)
- Approved purchase of one utility/crane truck not to exceed $289,490 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 1052 amending zoning text for ADUs and JADUs (4-1)
- Continued time extension application for 140 active adult residential lots to January 24, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved 2023 City Council Committee Assignments and Appointments (5-0)
- Approved future agenda item request regarding opposition to SB 4 (4-1)
Youth Commission
The regularly scheduled Brentwood Youth Commission meeting for January 4, 2023, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. and will be noticed separately. The agenda contains no other business items.
- Regular meeting cancelled
- Special meeting scheduled for January 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2023, and will be noticed separately. No agenda items were discussed.
- Meeting cancelled