FEBRUARY 22, 2022
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/BIFA MINUTES
FEBRUARY 22, 2022, SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order/Roll Call: Mayor Bryant called the special meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and Roll Call found Council Members Mendoza, Meyer, and Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant present.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Interviews and consideration of recommendations by Mayor Bryant for appointment of commissioners to the Arts Commission. (Tim Ogden/Margaret Wimberly) Council interviewed the applicants.
The Council voted on the Mayor’s recommendations of the appointments of Arthur Hermann and Rosalina Gresjsen to three year terms and Diana Govnik to a term expiring on 12/31/22, the recommendation carried unanimous a roll call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor.
4. Adjournment - It was moved/seconded by Meyer/Rarey to adjourn. Motion carried unanimous a roll call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor.
7:00 PM – CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/BRENTWOOD INFRASTRUCTURE
FINANCING AUTHORITY (BIFA) MEETING
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Bryant called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status
Jovita Mendoza Council Member Present
Susannah Meyer Council Member Present
Karen Rarey Council Member Present
Johnny Rodriguez Vice Mayor Present
Joel R. Bryant Mayor Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bryant led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sinziana Todor, resident, spoke regarding homeless data, and stated she had not received a response from staff related to previous public comments on this issue. She felt incidents with the homeless were increasing and will create dangerous situations for residents.
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Carolina Villaseca, resident, requested C.2 and C.3 be pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Rod Flohr, resident, complimented the Redistricting Commission on their work throughout the redistricting process, and spoke regarding the Arts Commission interviews, and commended those who came forward to interview. He felt it would be and felt it would be nice to find a way to include those who commute.
Lillian Pierce, Brentwood Community Chest, thanked staff and council for their continued support of the Community Chest
Danny Dohrmann, resident, spoke regarding affordable housing and stated his opposition to the proposed Blue Bird Village project.
Vincent Baldwin, resident, stated his support for additional sports fields.
A. PRESENTATIONS
A.1. Proclamation: March 2022 as Women’s History Month – Mayor Bryant read the proclamation.
B. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,
LIAISONS AND STAFF
Council Mendoza reported on attendance at Cal Cities Mayors and Council Members Roundtable, the Contra Costa LAFCO meeting regarding fire service, Housing Conversation with Senator Nancy Skinner and Assembly Member Buffy Wicks, Sierra Club Tri Valley Chapter meeting, a housing conversation with Assembly Woman Buffy Wicks, the Civic Affairs Forum State of the State, the Farmers market, a meeting with Professor Mark Wolf Stanford University Urban Studies, the Latino Caucus meeting, the Redistricting Commission meeting.
Council Member Meyer reported on attendance at the Cal Cities Mayors and Council Members Roundtable, the Contra Costa LAFCO meeting regarding fire service, a meeting with a resident, the Redistricting Commission meeting, a presentation to Summerset I Board of Directors, a presentation to the Cortona Senior Living, Lions Club student speaker series, a meeting with Supervisor Burgis, a planning meeting with Cal Cities in her leadership role, and presentation by the Assembly candidate, and a follow-up meeting with the response group for the victims of the Broderick Apartments fire.
Council Member Rarey reported on attendance at the Contra Costa LAFCO meeting regarding fire service, a meeting with the President of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, the Cal Cities Public Safety Policy Committee meeting, the Lions Club Speaker Contest, the Blue Bird Village Community Outreach meeting, and the John Marsh Historic Trust board meeting.
Vice Mayor Rodriguez reported on attendance at meetings with staff, and residents.
Mayor Bryant reported on attendance at the Airport Land Use Commission meeting, a meeting with the newly hired police officers, community events, and meetings with residents and business owners.
Captain Herbert reported on the staffing at the Police Department, on the scheduled Homelessness Townhall that will take place in mid-March via Zoom.
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City Manager Ogden reported on the March 3, 2022, special City Council meeting related to redistricting, and a meeting on February 23, 2022, related Brentwood Boulevard and Downtown specific plans.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Mendoza requested items C.2 and C.3 be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and Council Member Rarey requested items C.5 be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Mendoza to adopt Consent Calendar Items C.1, C.4. and C.6 as recommended by staff. Roll call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Karen Rarey, Council Member
SECONDER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, Bryant
C.1. Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency meeting of October 26, 2021, and the minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency/Brentwood Infrastructure and Financing Authority meetings of November 9, 2021, and November 16, 2021. (Margaret Wimberly) C.2 REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION A Resolution of the City of Brentwood adopting a notification of intent to comply with the SB 1383 organic waste reduction regulations. (Miki Tsubota/Casey Wichert/Jon Carlson)
C.3. REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brentwood amending Chapter 8.16 of the Brentwood Municipal Code Relating to Solid Waste Service. (Miki Tsubota/Casey Wichert/Jon Carlson) C.4. Adopted Resolution 2022-22 accepting the public improvements for Sellers Pointe Phase 1 and 2, excluding landscaping and park improvements; accepting the Maintenance Bond; releasing the Improvement Securities and requesting that the City Clerk file this Resolution with the Recorder of Contra Costa County for these improvements, constructed as a part of WGV Nuvera Homes Brentwood, LLC, Subdivision No. 9411 and 9436, located east of Guthrie Lane and west of Sellers Avenue. (Miki Tsubota/Heather Silfies)
C.5. REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION A Resolution approving the contract documents and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement and necessary documents for the Water Supply Options Study with CDM Smith Inc. in the amount of $324,231, plus a 10% contingency of $32,423, for a total not to exceed amount of $356,654. (Miki Tsubota/Casey Wichert/James Wolfe)
C.6 Approved a Proclamation proclaiming February 17, 2022, as California State PTA Day. (Tim Ogden/Margaret Wimberly)
Items removed for discussion
C.2 A Resolution of the City of Brentwood adopting a notification of intent to comply with the SB 1383 organic waste reduction regulations. (Miki Tsubota/Casey Wichert/Jon Carlson) FEBRUARY 22, 2022
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C.3. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brentwood amending Chapter 8.16 of the Brentwood Municipal Code Relating to Solid Waste Service. (Miki Tsubota/Casey Wichert/Jon Carlson)
It was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Meyer to approving items C.2 and C.3 adopting Resolution 2022-23 of the City of Brentwood adopting a notification of intent to comply with the SB 1383 organic waste reduction regulations, and to introducing and waiving first reading of Ordinance 1034 amending Chapter 8.16 of the Brentwood Municipal Code Relating to Solid Waste Service. The City Clerk read the title of the proposed Ordinance.
Roll call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
SECONDER: Susannah Meyer, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, Bryant
C.5. A Resolution approving the contract documents and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement and necessary documents for the Water Supply Options Study with CDM Smith Inc. in the amount of $324,231, plus a 10% contingency of $32,423, for a total not to exceed amount of $356,654. (Miki Tsubota/Casey Wichert/James Wolfe)
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Meyer to adopt Resolution 2022-24 Roll call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Karen Rarey, Council Member
SECONDER: Susannah Meyer, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, Bryant
D. BUSINESS ITEMS
D.1. Consideration of a Resolution to 1) receive, and provide direction on, the people, time and financial analysis of the draft Strategic Plan FY 2022/23 – FY 2023/24; 2) receive, and provide direction on, and adopt the draft Strategic Plan FY 2022/23 – FY 2023/24; 3) direct staff to incorporate Strategic Plan FY 2022/23 – FY 2023/24 costs into the Operating and CIP Budgets, as well as in the City’s ten-year General Fund Fiscal Model; 4) approve the addition of six new full-time positions; and 5) direct staff to incorporate the costs associated with the new positions into the FY 2022/23 - FY 2023/24 Operating Budgets, and authorize the commencement of recruitment for the new positions in FY 2021/22, to allow for filling of the positions no earlier than July 1, 2022. (Tim Ogden/Diane Williams/Kerry Breen)
Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
Rod Flohr, resident, spoke regarding the need for a soundwall on Highway 4 adjacent to residential properties, and felt the project should move ahead.
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that was similar to December 1, 2021. She also requested an update on the Measure X funding.
Sinziana Todor, resident, felt the presentation for the item was disorganized, and asked if the parking garage issue was safety or security issue and requested clarification on the funding, she felt the decision was about the best return for the residents of the City, and felt the sports fields should be a priority.
Sukumar Dash, resident, spoke in support of a sound wall on Highway 4, and spoke further regarding the impacts the sound from Highway 4 has created for his family.
Danny Dohrmann, resident, spoke regarding the Strategic Plan and the recycling plan, and felt the funding could be used for other priorities.
Marisol Valles, resident, spoke in support of the Sand Creek sports complex, and felt it would benefit the community, and requested the Council should consider funding the project in its entirety.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public comment period was closed.
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Mendoza motion to adopt Resolution 2022- as detailed in the staff report adopt Resolution 2022-25 with the following amendments; the revised funding plan as shown by the Finance Director, to revise the strategic plan as follows: a) changes to section 1.1.d related to sound mitigation measures and exploration of sound wall improvements with early implementation, b) remove Section 3.2.b Boost Better in Brentwood, c) revise sports complex section 5.2.a to reflect the addition of Phase 2, and start an RFP process in advance of the initiative, d) move section 5.2.b senior center expansion to a future date, e) the proposed staffing plan and related budget and implementation actions. Roll call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Karen Rarey, Council Member
SECONDER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, Bryant
Council took a five minute recess.
D.2. Review and discussion of the actions contained within the General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element, including prioritization, implementation status, and cost. (Alexis Morris/Erik Nolthenius)
Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
Rod Flohr, resident, felt there had already been a request made for the consideration of a ballot measure related to land preservation, and felt the issue was dropped by staff.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public comment period was closed.
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for a Council workshop. Roll call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Susannah Meyer, Council Member
SECONDER: Karen Rarey, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, Bryant
D.3. A Resolution Declaring the Brentwood Education and Technology Center, 101 Sand Creek Road, as Exempt Surplus Property and Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to Provide Notification to Required Parties under State Law and Offer the Property for Sale (Tim Ogden/Joshua Ewen)
Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period, there being no one wishing to speak, the public comment period was closed.
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Mendoza to adopt Resolution 2022-26 Declaring the Brentwood Education and Technology Center, 101 Sand Creek Road, as Exempt Surplus Property and Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to Provide Notification to Required Parties under State Law and Offer the Property for Sale. Roll call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Karen Rarey, Council Member
SECONDER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, Bryant
E. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
E.1. NEW REQUEST(S)
Council Member Mendoza requested the Housing Element workshop be rescheduled, if possible, and that it be held in person if possible and an item related to council member interactions with prospective buyers of City-owned properties.
Mayor Bryant requested an item related to the celebration of the of 75th Anniversary of the City.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Meyer to adjourn. Roll call found motion carried unanimous with Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor.