MARCH 8, 2022
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/BIFA MINUTES
Pursuant to Section 54956 of the California Government Code, a special meeting of the City Council is hereby called for March 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Mendoza to recess to closed session. Roll call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
[Gov’t. Code § 54957.6]
City Designated Representatives:
Tim Ogden, City Manager
Sukari Beshears, Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager Kerry Breen, City Treasurer/Director of Finance and Information Systems Employee Organizations:
Brentwood Employees’ Association/Public Works Division
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Meyer to adjourn the special meeting. 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 7:00 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
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bryant led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sinziana Todor, resident, requested financial accountability related to the Labor Market survey, and felt additional surveys were not needed, as the data has already been collected; and spoke regarding agenda Item F.2.2 and on comments made by Vice Mayor Rodriguez.
Danny Dorhmann, resident, felt additional review was needed by staff before funding was provided for surveys; and spoke regarding comments made by Vice Mayor Rodriguez and requested additional information.
A. PRESENTATIONS
A.1. Proclamation proclaiming March 2022 as American Red Cross Month. – Mayor Bryant read the proclamation and presented it to Miki Tsubota on behalf of Red Cross.
A.2. Proclamation proclaiming March 2022 as Prescription Drug Awareness Month. – Mayor Bryant read the proclamation and presented it to Sara Goldstein, who spoke on behalf of the Contra Costa Meds.
A.3. Proclamation proclaiming March 6 – March 12, 2022, as Women in Construction Week. – Mayor Bryan read the proclamation.
B. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,
LIAISONS AND STAFF
Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at the special City Council/Planning Commission meeting of March 23, 2022 regarding the Brentwood Boulevard and Downtown Specific Plan, the County Planning Commission meeting, the California Electeds Meeting, reported on a rally by the Youth Environment group’s rally on March 12th, a meeting with Livable California, the special City Council redistricting meeting, a meeting with a MLS organization regarding the sports complex, and stated she was approached by a developer, but invited that developer to speak under public comment in lieu of a meeting.
Council Member Meyer reported on attendance at the special City Council/Planning Commission meeting of March 23, 2022 regarding the Brentwood Boulevard and Downtown Specific Plan, a ride along for the point in time count for the homeless, a planning meeting for the Liberty High School playmakers, anti-racism, ally ship, teach in and attended the event, the California Alliance of Local Electeds, the special City Council redistricting meeting, and the Livable Cities meeting and the Ag Enterprise Committee meeting.
Council Member Rarey reported on attendance at the special City Council/Planning Commission meeting of March 23, 2022 regarding the Brentwood Boulevard and Downtown Specific Plan, a meeting with an employment facilitator, a meeting with Chief Hansen, a meeting with Rod Flohr regarding the Open Space Initiative, the anti-racism, ally ship, teach in event, the Capital Weekly California Crime meeting, the special City Council redistricting meeting, the Pal Board meeting MARCH 8, 2022
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where they announced a golf tournament benefitting PAL, John Marsh Historic Trust allocation funding, meeting, an announced she has been working with the H.O.P.E. House.
Vice Mayor Rodriguez reported on attendance at the special City Council/Planning Commission meeting of March 23, 2022 regarding the Brentwood Boulevard and Downtown Specific Plan, the special City Council redistricting meeting, and the Ag Enterprise committee meeting.
Mayor Bryant reported on attendance at the Airport Land Use Commission meeting, the East Contra Costa Habitat Conservancy Board meeting, the Tri Delta Transit Board meeting, the special City Council/Planning Commission meeting of March 23, 2022 regarding the Brentwood Boulevard and Downtown Specific Plan, the special City Council redistricting meeting, the grand reopening of the local Safeway stores, a meeting with a local non-profit, and meetings with local residents.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Mendoza to adopt Consent Calendar Items C.1 – C.4 as recommended by staff. 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: Karen Rarey, Council Member
SECONDER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, Bryant
C.1. Waived Second reading and adopted Ordinance 1034 of the City Council of the City of Brentwood amending 8.16 of the Brentwood Municipal Code Relating to Solid Waste Services. (Miki Tsubota/Casey Wichert/Jon Carlson)
C.2. Adopted Resolution 2022-28 accepting park and landscaping improvements on Parcel ‘B’ (Towhee Park) of the Chandler development (Subdivision 9428) for maintenance by the City and requesting the City Clerk to file this Resolution with the Recorder of Contra Costa County.. (Bruce Mulder/Joe Odrzywolski)
C.3. Adopted Resolution 2022-29 accepting landscaping improvements within the City of Brentwood right-of-way on the east side of Empire Avenue along the frontage of the Chandler development (Subdivision 9428) for maintenance by the City and requesting the City Clerk to file this Resolution with the Recorder of Contra Costa County. (Bruce Mulder/Joe Odrzywolski)
C.4. Adopted Resolutions approving the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of (1) 2022-30 the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies, (2) 2022-05-SA the Successor Agency to the Brentwood Redevelopment Agency, and (3) BIFA-38 the Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority, from March 8, 2022 through April 7, 2022, per AB 361 (2021) (Tim Ogden/Margaret Wimberly)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
D.1. Consideration of a Resolution Amending the FY 2021/22 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees to Update Mitigation Fees Implementing the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan (HCP/NCCP), MARCH 8, 2022
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and Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 2007-234, Which Adopted the HCP/NCCP Fees as Established in 2007. (Alexis Morris/Erik Nolthenius) Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period, there being no one wishing to speak it was closed.
It was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Meyer to continue consideration of a Resolution Amending the FY 2021/22 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees to Update Mitigation Fees Implementing the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan (HCP/NCCP), and Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 2007-234, Which Adopted the HCP/NCCP Fees as Established in 2007, to the City Council meeting of April 26, 2022. . 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
E. BUSINESS ITEMS
E.1. Discussion of Community Development project workload priorities and schedule, with possible direction to staff. (Tim Ogden/Darin Gale/Alexis Morris) Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
Carolina Villaseca, resident, expressed disappointment on the cancellation of the Brentwood Boulevard Downtown specific plan meeting and stated she knows a professional translator.
Rod Flohr, resident, spoke about work he has completed on an initiative and he would be willing to share that with staff.
Danny Dorhmann, resident, felt additional research was needed by staff.
There being no one else wishing to speak the public comment period was closed.
It was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Meyer to direct staff to authorize the department's workload schedule according to the dates in the staff report, except for Brentwood Boulevard and Downtown Specific Plan until a discussion can be held by Council. 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
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F. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
F.1. NEW REQUEST(S)
Council Member Rarey requested an item related to translation and engagement services.
F.2. REQUESTED ITEMS
F.2.1. Future agenda item request from Mayor Bryant for City Council Discussion of, and possible direction to staff, related to a celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the City's Incorporation which will occur on January 21, 2023. (Tim Ogden/Margaret Wimberly) Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period, there being no one wishing to speak it was closed.
It was moved/seconded by Bryant/Meyer to authorize staff to spend time and resources on the planning and implementation of a celebration related to the 75th Anniversary of the City’s incorporation. 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: Joel Bryant, Mayor
SECONDER: Susannah Meyer, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, Bryant
F.2.2. Future agenda item request from Council Member Mendoza for City Council discussion of, and possible direction to staff, related to council member interactions with prospective buyers of City-owned properties. (Tim Ogden/Margaret Wimberly) Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
Rod Flohr, resident, felt the comments by the Vice Mayor needed additional clarification.
Danny Dorhmann, resident, felt the conversation led the way to a deal outside of the City process.
There being no one else wishing to speak the public comment period was closed.
There was no action taken on this item.
F.2.3. Future agenda item request from Council Member Mendoza and Council Member Meyer for City Council discussion of, and possible direction to staff regarding the placement of a City initiative related to the preservation of open space on the ballot for the General Municipal Election scheduled for November 8, 2022. (Tim Ogden/Margaret Wimberly)
Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
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Rod Flohr, resident, stated he had a sample initiative which would protect open space from development and stated his willingness to meeting with staff and assist.
Danny Dorhmann, resident, felt the City needed to look at what other cities are doing to protect their open space.
There being no one else wishing to speak the public comment period was closed.
It was moved/seconded by Meyer/Mendoza that staff time and resources be spent to bring forward to the Council for the consideration a voter initiative/ballot measure that is modeled on Martinez, as well as work with local residents and learn from them what they've prepared, look at what they prepared, and see how that could be modeled for something that the City might use to be placed on the ballot this year.
Motion carried unanimous. 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: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, Bryant
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Mendoza to adjourn. Roll call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor.