MAY 10, 2022
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/BIFA AGENDA
Pursuant to Section 54956 of the California Government Code, a special meeting of the City Council was held on May 10, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL – Mayor Bryant called the special meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Jovita Mendoza Council Member Remote
Susannah Meyer Council Member Remote
Karen Rarey Council Member Remote
Johnny Rodriguez Vice Mayor Remote
Joel R. Bryant Mayor Remote
1. Conduct a workshop on the Draft FY 2022/23 - 2023/24 Operating Budget and provide direction, if any, to staff. (Kerry Breen/Christine Andrews)
Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
Carolina Villaseca, resident, spoke regarding the need for sidewalks in other areas of town for safety and cycling, and felt Council needed to focus on other areas of town that have not received funding for improvements.
There being no one else wishing to speak the public comment period was closed.
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Mendoza to adjourn the special meeting at 6:05 p.m. 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 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 Remote
Susannah Meyer Council Member Remote
Karen Rarey Council Member Remote
Johnny Rodriguez Vice Mayor Remote
Joel R. Bryant Mayor Remote
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bryant led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Danny Dorhmann, resident, spoke regarding the Planning Commission’s consideration of the Orchard Grove project and felt a traffic study should have been required.
Yildiz K. resident, spoke in opposition to any rezone or change in use of the Deer Ridge golf course, or the property it is located on.
Keith, resident, reiterated opposition to any rezone or change in use to the closed Deer Ridge golf course or the land it is on.
Sinziana Todor, resident, expressed support to previous comments regarding no rezone to Deer Ridge golf course, spoke in opposition to Blue Bird Village, and spoke regarding Form 700 and financial statements for One Day at a Time, and requested a report from Council Members on legislation that will take away local control.
Carolina Villaseca, resident, spoke regarding agenda item C.6 and stated the Council should continue remote meetings. She spoke regarding the need for sidewalks in various areas of Brentwood, and felt there needed to be focus on areas other than downtown.
Chuck Gray spoke in opposition to Blue Bird Village and felt alternatives should be explored.
Rod Flohr, resident, spoke regarding Deer Ridge and spoke in opposition to any rezone, and felt the property needed to be maintained by the property owner.
Mike, resident, spoke in opposition to any rezone of Deer Ridge golf course.
Alexis, Lee Smith, Liliana Corona, Mark Johnson, and Shelby, submitted e-mails in opposition to the proposed Blue Bird Village project.
Clifton Fagerquist, Robert Juracich, and Stephen and Sandra Silva submitted e-mails in opposition to any rezone or change in use of the Deer Ridge golf course or the land it is on.
A. PRESENTATIONS
A.1 Timothy Haile, Executive Director, with Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) will provide an update on CCTA’s programs and projects, as well as discuss CCTA’s vision for the future. Mayor Bryant called on Timothy Haile who provided a PowerPoint presentation to the City Council.
B. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES, LIAISONS AND STAFF
Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at the Chamber of Commerce Diversity Business Research Group Initiative meeting, a meeting with the Assistant City Manager, Park and Recreation Commission meeting, planning commission meeting, the League of California Cities API LGBTQ Women's caucus and Meta, which is formerly known as Facebook Solutions and Resources to address the housing crisis, Contra Costa Commission homeless meeting, the Mayor's Conference, an initiative meeting, and spoke regarding the issue of children riding their bikes in the street and encouraged the public to contact the non-emergency police department number.
Councilmember Meyer reported on attendance at the Park and Recreation Commission meeting, the Planning Commission meeting, a budget preparation meeting with staff, a special meeting of MAY 10, 2022
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the Ag Enterprise subcommittee, a ribbon cutting for Los Mendanos College, CalCities staff meeting for City Leader’s summit, the Contra Costa Mayors’ conference.
Council Member Rarey reported on attendance at the CalCities Public Safety Policy Committee, a meeting with George Escutia of Senator Glazer’s office, a ribbon cutting for Los Medanos College, a meeting with Erik Nolthenius and Brentwood Union School District Superintendent Dana Eaton, a meeting with Captain Silva regarding animal control, a meeting with Chief Hansen regarding the homeless, the CalCities East Bay legislative update, a meeting with a member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West regarding a memorial outside of the John Marsh House, and watched the Ag Enterprise committee.
Vice Mayor Rodriguez reported on attendance at the Ag Enterprise Committee meeting, and a diversity, business resource, group initiative kickoff.
Mayor Bryant reported on attendance at the Airport Land Use Commission meeting, the Contra Costa Mayors’ conference, the Police Activities League Car Show, the Lions Club Speaker competition, and meetings with residents.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Meyer requested Item C.7 be pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
It was moved/seconded by Meyer/Mendoza to approve Consent Calendar Items C.1 – C.6 and C.8 as recommended by staff. The City Clerk read the titles of the proposed ordinances for Items C.4 and C.5. 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
C.1. Proclamation proclaiming May 15th to May 21st as National Police Week.
C.2. Proclamation proclaiming May 15th to May 21st as National Public Works Week.
C.3: Proclamation proclaiming May 2022 as Water Safety Month.
C.4 Waived first reading of Ordinance 1038 an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brentwood amending Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) Chapter 15.06 of the Brentwood Municipal Code to adopt by reference the 2019 Edition of the California Fire Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, as amended by Contra Costa Fire Protection District Ordinance 2019-37, including Findings in Support Amendments to the 2019 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 9, California Fire Code, and setting a Public Hearing for May 24, 2022. (Alexis Morris) C.5. Waived Second Reading and adopted Ordinance 1037 approving Brentwood Police Department Policy 708, Military Equipment, Acquisition, and Use, as required by AB 481 (2021). (Thomas Hansen/Tim Herbert)
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C.6. Resolutions approving the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of (1) Adopted Resolution 2022-57 the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies, (2) Resolution 2022-08-SA of the Successor Agency to the Brentwood Redevelopment Agency, and (3) Resolution BIFA 41 of the Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority, from May 10, 2022 through June 9, 2022, per AB 361 (2021. (Tim Ogden/Margaret Wimberly)
C.7. PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: An informational Summary and Overview of Recent Statewide Housing Legislation and Potential Applicability to the City of Brentwood. (Alexis Morris/Sylvia Elias)
C.8. Adopted Resolution 2022-58 to approve the contract documents and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a purchase order and necessary documents for purchase and replacement of one rolling steel door at the Solid Waste Transfer Station with Overhead Door Company of Stockton, Inc. in the amount of $58,900, plus a 10% contingency of $5,890, for a total funding authority not to exceed amount of $64,790. (Miki Tsubota/Casey Wichert/Scott Dempsey)
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
C.7. PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: An informational Summary and Overview of Recent Statewide Housing Legislation and Potential Applicability to the City of Brentwood. (Alexis Morris/Sylvia Elias)
It was moved/seconded by Meyer/Mendoza to accept an informational summary and overview of recent statewide housing informational Summary and Overview of Recent Statewide Housing Legislation and Potential Applicability to the City of Brentwood.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Susannah Meyer, Council Member
SECONDER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, Bryant
D. BUSINESS ITEMS
D.1. Receive a report related to School District Planning and Funding. (Alexis Morris/Erik Nolthenius)
Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
Rod Flohr, resident, thanked staff for the presentation and spoke regarding the tactics used by developers, and the fees that are collected.
Carolina Villaseca, resident, spoke regarding the urgency in finding funding for the schools and spoke to the crowding in the current facilities.
Danny Dorhmann, resident, felt that even if taxes were increased he questioned where a school could be built, as there isn’t land available, and inquired about eminent domain.
Gary Scott, resident, felt there was going to be an increase in traffic and that schools needed to be placed close to where the majority of children reside.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public comment period was closed.
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It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Meyer to receive the report related to School District Planning and Funding. 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.2. Receive a presentation on use of affordable housing funds to rehabilitate and/or renovate non-deed restricted housing within Brentwood in need of repairs, rehabilitation or renovation, and a brief presentation from Gabriel Lemus, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Manager on programs available for such repairs and rehabilitation and discussion following the presentation. (Alexis Morris/Sylvia Elias) Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
Rod Flohr, resident, spoke regarding the housing crisis and the importance of maintaining housing stock, and spoke regarding developer fees and school funding.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public comment period was closed.
No Council action was required on this item.
D.3 A Resolution approving grants from the City’s FY 2022/23 Economic Development Grant Program in the amount of $146,862 and considering the allocation of up to $15,890 in additional funds. (Tim Ogden/Joshua Ewen)
Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
The following Chamber Members spoke regarding Chamber events and requested the funding requested for their events be provided: Gerald Johnson, Chamber of Commerce, Tom Santamorena, Raul “Tony” Aguilar, Adam – Handydads Construction Inc., Lynn Gursky, Kelly Smith, Denise Duran, Olga Vidriales, John Lawrence, Karrie Reiser, Greg Robinson.
Stephanie Williams-Rogers spoke regarding the Miles for Mayo 5k and requested support.
Rod Flohr, spoke regarding the prior speakers and felt it was important to remember the funding being requested is funded by the taxpayers in Brentwood.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public comment period was closed.
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Mendoza to adopt Resolution 2022-59 as amended with an approving grants from the City’s FY 2022/23 Economic Development Grant Program in the amount of $146,862 and allocating $10,000 to the Business Expo, $4,000 to the La Gran Fiesta, and $1,890 to Bite of Brentwood and amending that Council Member participation would be limited, no council member affiliated organization could participate as a sponsor for any of the events. Roll call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Karen Rarey, Council Member
SECONDER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, Bryant
D.4 An update on the planned celebration of the City's 75th Anniversary of incorporation; receiving feedback from the City Council about the plans; and, if approved, incorporating the estimated cost into the 2022/23 - 2023/24 General Fund Operating Budget draft. (Tim Ogden/Diane Williams)
It was moved/seconded by Meyer/Mendoza to continue this item to the next available City Council meeting. 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
D.5 Council discussion and possible direction to staff regarding resuming in-person Council and Commission meetings. (Sukari Beshears)
Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
Rod Flohr, resident, felt the meetings should remain remote until legislation is in place from the State related to the Brown Act, and that the public should be allowed to continue remote participation if desired.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public comment period was closed.
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Mendoza to continue discussion and possible direction to staff regarding resuming in-person Council and Commission meetings to a date uncertain. 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 a future agenda regarding an update of City zoning regulations to limit or prohibit the sales of tobacco.
Council Member Mendoza requested a future agenda item related to Planning Commission training on their roles and responsibilities; as well as issues and consequences of Commissioner communications.
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ADJOURNMENT
It was moved/seconded by Meyer/Mendoza to adjourn at 11:50 p.m. Roll call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor. Motion carried unanimous.