AUGUST 9, 2022
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/BIFA AGENDA
*IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PUBLIC COMMENTS AND MEETING PARTICIPATION* UPDATED APRIL 21, 2022
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Pursuant to Section 54956 of the California Government Code, a special meeting of the City Council is hereby called for AUGUST 9, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.
Following the staff presentation of the agenda item, and before direction is provided, public comment will be taken.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: A special meeting of the City Council A. A Workshop of the City Council for the Priority Area One (PA-1) Specific Plan to Consider Incorporating Land Use and Related Specific Plan Policy Recommendations Resulting from the Innovation Center Master Plan Process (Darin Gale/Joshua Ewen)
ADJOURNMENT
7:00 PM – CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/BRENTWOOD INFRASTRUCTURE
FINANCING AUTHORITY (BIFA) MEETING
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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A. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,
LIAISONS AND STAFF
This portion of the agenda is to provide an opportunity for Council Members to report on attendance at events, subcommittee meetings, and entities on which the Council Member has been appointed as a liaison and for staff to provide brief updates and/or information to the City Council.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is required, that particular item will be removed from the consent calendar and will be considered separately.
B.1. Minutes of the Joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting of June 1, 2022, the Special City Council meeting of June 1, 2022, the City Council/Successor Agency/Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority meeting of June 14, 2022, and the City Council/Successor Agency meeting of June 28, 2022. (Margaret Wimberly) B.2. A Resolution amending Council/Administrative Policy No. 10-12, Policy and Procedures for Requests for Use of City Funds, to include an ineligibility period to reapply for City Funds for failure to abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the policy, add a new section to provide limits for City Council members and their families in regards to Donations, Fee Waivers, and/or Fee Reduction requests, and minor revisions for clarity and consistency (Kerry Breen/Wilton Alderman)
B.3. A Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for a Comprehensive Solid Waste Rate and User Fee Study, in the amount of $56,780, plus a 10% contingency of $5,678, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $62,458. (Miki Tsubota/Debra Galey)
B.4. Resolutions approving the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of (1) the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies, (2) the Successor Agency to the Brentwood Redevelopment Agency, and (3) the Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority, from August 9, 2022 through September 8, 2022, per AB 361 (2021) (Tim Ogden/Margaret Wimberly)
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Persons addressing the City Council are asked to raise their hands using the Zoom feature. The Council may adopt reasonable regulations at the onset of the public hearing to facilitate public testimony. These regulations may include time limits. In the absence of such regulations, the public hearing shall follow the protocol for Public Comments
C.1. A Resolution adopting the 2022 Public Health Goal Report on drinking water to satisfy requirements of California Health and Safety Code Section 116470(b). (Miki Tsubota/Casey Wichert/James Wolfe)
C.2. A Resolution to Adopt 1) an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the Priority Area One Specific Plan, 2) an Amendment to the Priority Area 1 Specific Plan (SPA 22-001), and First Reading of Ordinance to Approve a Rezone (RZ 22-001) to amend Brentwood Municipal Code Chapter 17.295 (PA-1 [Priority Area One] Zone (Darin Gale/Joshua Ewen)
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D. BUSINESS ITEMS
D.1. A Resolution approving the purchase of an Armored Rescue Vehicle (ARV), as required by City of Brentwood Ordinance 1037, Brentwood Police Department Policy 708; approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a purchase order and necessary documents to purchase an ARV, MedEvac G2, from Lenco Industries, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $367,907.05; and amend the FY 2022/23 Operating Budget (Thomas Hansen/Tim Herbert/David Schroer)
D.2. A Resolution Designating the Mayor and an alternate as the City’s Voting Delegate for the 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference. (Tim Ogden/Diane Williams) E. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
E.1. NEW REQUEST(S)
Council Members wishing to have an agenda item placed on a future agenda shall make a request under this section of the agenda. These items will be included on the agenda for the next Council meeting.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 1
Meeting Date: August 9, 2022
Subject/Title: A Workshop of the City Council for the Priority Area One (PA-1) Specific Plan to Consider Incorporating Land Use and Related Specific Plan Policy Recommendations Resulting from the Innovation Center Master Plan Process
Prepared by: Joshua Ewen, Senior Analyst
Submitted by: Darin Gale, Assistant City Manager
PURPOSE AND RECOMMENDATION
The Priority Area One (PA-1) Specific Plan governs approximately 431 acres in the northwest area of the City along the Highway 4 corridor and allows for future development to support an employment center that would create new economic development opportunities and future jobs growth within Brentwood. In November 2018, the City Council approved the PA-1 Specific Plan and certified the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for that specific plan.
At this workshop, the City Council will consider land use and related plan policy recommendations to incorporate changes resulting from the Innovation Center Master Plan process. Two alternate land use maps will be shown, and based on BART staff and property owner feedback, staff recommends City Council approval of Land Use Plan Alternative B as the preferred land use model.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
City of Brentwood Strategic Plan, FY 2020/21 – 2021/22, Focus Area 3: Economic Development, Goal 3: Facilitate development and encourage investment and Focus Area 5:
Implement the Economic Development Action Plan, including Action Item 1.5.1, creation of a strategically located next generation business park.
PREVIOUS ACTION
On February 27, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-21, approving the FY 2018-20 City of Brentwood Strategic Plan, which included a goal to implement the Economic Development Action Plan, including the “Game Changers” and economic development programs.
On October 16, 2018, the Planning Commission held a public hearing in regard to the Priority Area 1 Specific Plan, and recommended that the City Council approve 1) certification of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), 2) adoption of a General Plan amendment (GPA 18-002), 3) adoption of the Priority Area 1 Specific Plan (SPA 18-001), and 4) adoption of a rezone (RZ 18-003) to implement a zoning text amendment and map amendments within the Priority Area 1 Specific Plan and adopting Chapter 17.295 (PA-1 (Priority Area One) Zone).
On November 13, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-159, 1) certifying the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), 2) adopting the General Plan amendment (GPA 18-002), 3) approving the Priority Area 1 (PA-1) Specific Plan, and 4) adopting a rezone (RZ 18-003) to implement a zoning text amendment and map amendments within the Priority Area 1 Specific Plan and adopting Chapter 17.295 (PA-1 (Priority Area One) Zone). 1 Packet Pg. 5
On October 22, 2019, the City Council and Planning Commission held a joint special meeting to receive a report and provide feedback related to the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Technical Assistance Panel’s Findings and Recommendations related to PA-1.
On March 24, 2020, the City Council received and filed the Urban Land Institute Priority Area 1 Technical Assistance Panel Report and approved the PA-1 Action Plan.
On June 9, 2020, the Council adopted the 2020/21 – 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) including roadway, parks and trails, water, wastewater and community facilities improvements to be constructed during the next five years. The adopted CIP included the Priority Area 1 Infrastructure Improvements, CIP Project No. 336-31695.
On July 28, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-104, approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement with ELS Architecture and Urban Design for The Innovation Center Master Plan in an amount not to exceed $348,500.
On January 13, 2021, at a Special Joint Workshop with the Planning Commission, the City Council received a report and provided feedback related to master planning for The Innovation Center presented by ELS Architecture and Urban Design.
On May 11, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-50, approving the concept design for The Innovation Center Master Plan and directed staff to proceed to the next phases of the Master Plan Project, which included updating the Priority Area 1 Specific Plan to reflect the Innovation Center Master Plan and to finalize a marketing plan.
On June 21, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 22-015 recommending the City Council approve 1) an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the PA-1 Specific Plan; 2) a Specific Plan Amendment (SPA 22-001) for the Priority Area One (PA-1) Specific Plan; and 3) a Rezone (RZ 22-001) to amend Brentwood Municipal Code Chapter 17.295 (PA-1 [Priority Area One] Zone).
On July 12, 2022, the City Council conducted a Public Hearing to consider actions relating to the PA-1 Specific Plan including a Resolution to Adopt 1) an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the Priority Area One Specific Plan, 2) an Amendment to the Priority Area 1 Specific Plan (SPA 22-001), and 3) an Ordinance to Approve a Rezone (RZ 22-001) to amend Brentwood Municipal Code Chapter 17.295 (PA-1 [Priority Area One] Zone; and continued the Public Hearing and directed city staff to return with further analysis in a special workshop.
DISCUSSION
The City Council Agenda Item and PA-1 Specific Plan proposed changes of the Public Hearing of July 12, 2022 are found here: (link)
City Council direction on policy goals for the PA-1 Specific Plan Amendment received at the public hearing of July 12th include the following:
1. Additional analysis on the amount of acreage allocated for the Transit Station (TS) Overlay to accommodate a multi-modal transit station, surface parking lots and structured parking requirements for BART.
2. Additional analysis of the proposed Land Use Plan change to accommodate 19 1 Packet Pg. 6
acres of Regional Commercial (RC) land uses in lieu of 19 acres of Transit Village Mixed Use (TV/MU), located south of Lone Tree Plaza Shopping Center, north of Mokelumne Trail and West of Highway 4; and additional analysis on the strategy to offset the loss of transit village housing units with adjacency to the Transit Station.
3. Further discussion and development of policy guidance on the Transit Village/Mixed Use concept, including maintaining the TV/MU mixed use development concept with close adjacencies to a future BART/Transit station.
4. Prioritize recreational amenities, including Parks and Trails, with an emphasis on larger, community, and/or neighborhood parks, in lieu of linear park configurations.
5. Further discussion on the proposed relocation of approximately 20 acres of Multifamily Very High Density Residential (MFVHDR) from east of Highway 4 to west of Highway 4 to capture infrastructure implementation strategies identified in the Innovation Center Master Plan process and a land use strategy to replace it with approximately 20 acres of Employment Center Light Industrial (ECLI) to create a commercial, jobs campus just north of Streets of Brentwood.
6. Review proposed changes to the Land Use Table, Table 4.2 and Definitions, Appendix A – Glossary.
At this PA-1 Workshop, the City Council will be provided alternative PA-1 land use plans, with additional analysis relating to land use policies, infrastructure cost and potential fiscal impacts of adoption of each alternative land use plan. Two PA-1 Land Use Plan Alternatives are provided for additional consideration and further direction by the City Council.
Staff recommends City Council approval of Land Use Plan Alternative B as the preferred land use model.
1. Transit Station (TS) Overlay
The Transit Station (TS) Overlay land use designation is intended to provide space for a multimodal transit station with bus terminal, vehicle drop-off, surface parking lots and structured parking, if so required, with the potential for a BART platform to be located in the center median of Highway 4 and connected to the parking areas via a Mokelumne Trail Overpass pedestrian bridge.
The 2018 PA-1 Land Use Plan included 20 acres for these uses in a surface parking configuration with a proposed 1,000 parking spaces. On August 2, 2022, City staff held a meeting with BART to discuss station planning and parking requirements for an end of line station. Based on input and agreement from BART representatives, a 13.5 acre TS Overlay is recommended (Attachment 2) to accommodate 1,000 surface parking spaces consistent with the parking stall count originally envisioned in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR. Staff will present examples of BART station parking facilities and feedback gained from BART regarding their concurrence of the City’s presented plan at the workshop.
2. Land Use Designation Change – Regional Commercial (RC) Site Staff recommends City Council approve a change to the PA-1 Land Use Plan to increase 19 acres Regional Commercial (RC) located south of Lone Tree Plaza Shopping Center, north of Mokelumne Trail and West of Highway 4. This action will substitute for 19 acres of Transit Village/Mixed Use (TV/MU) currently designated at this location. TV/MU will be made up in a location south of Mokelumne Trail to be discussed in the next section of this report. 1 Packet Pg. 7
Regional commercial uses are of high economic development importance to the City as they will potentially induce new capital investment, capture sales tax leakage leaving Brentwood, attract customers from a larger regional market to encourage spending within the city limits, fill gaps in the retail market, and provide a variety of new jobs. The recommendation to increase RC land use designations by 19 acres within PA-1 is consistent with the adopted General Plan policies:
Policy ED 2-5: Ensure that an adequate inventory of vacant industrial, commercial, office, and business park land is designated, zoned, and maintained for targeted employment-generating uses.
Policy ED 2-8: Encourage regional-serving retail uses, including higher end department stores and discount department stores.
Regional commercial users, based on the City’s economic development attraction targets in this large format retailer segment, may provide the following fiscal and community benefits to the City (estimated):
A potential $50 million capital investment into the site resulting in an estimated City property tax share allocation annually of $60,000 annually. New sales tax generation of over $1 million annually into the City’s General Fund. $3.2 million in City Development Impact and Building Permit Fees. 250 – 300 jobs full time jobs upon opening.
Construction industry jobs for development of a regional commercial/large format retailer (TBD), and related benefits of an ongoing major commercial construction project within Brentwood.
Attraction of a major national level retailer resulting in new interest in locating in Brentwood by the national retail and commercial market. Ensures the City can receive the positive benefit from regional commercial development, rather than that development being realized in an adjacent community.
Additionally, regional commercial, large format, users result in the highest, positive net annual fiscal impact to the City when compared to all other development types contemplated within PA1. As stated earlier, a Regional Commercial user may generate significant revenue for a city and is generally a low demand user for those city services routinely covered by the city general fund.
The following “Net Fiscal Impact Analysis to City” shows various development types that are planned for the PA-1 Specific Plan area and their estimated net fiscal impact:
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Overview of Fiscal Impacts - Brentwood Innovation Center Estimated Fiscal
Revenues
Estimated Fiscal
Expenditures
Estimated Net Fiscal
Impact to City
One Unit - High Density Residential $2,200 $1,200 $1,000 One Unit - Very High Density Housing $1,200 $1,200 $0
One Unit - TOD Housing $1,200 $1,200 $0
1,000 SF - Office $1,500 $900 $600
1,000 SF - Neighborhood Retail $4,800 $400 $4,400
1,000 SF - Regional Commercial Warehouse $11,200 $400 $10,800 1,000 SF - Busines Park $1,000 $500 $500
1,000 SF - Light Industrial / R&D $600 $100 $500
The City Council’s approval of this recommended land use designation change to the PA-1 Specific Plan does not constitute approval of any proposed project at this location. A proposed project at this location, and as typical with any proposed project within PA-1, will be reviewed independently for its consistency with City’s planning requirements and potential impacts under CEQA.
3. Transit Village – Mixed Use Land Use Designation
This designation is intended to provide for an integrated mix of high intensity pedestrianoriented residential and mixed commercial uses with connectivity to the planned transit/BART station and jobs-generating uses. TV/MU is the highest density residential zoning in PA-1 at a range of 25-40 units per acre and requires a mixed use configuration over 1st floor nonresidential. The PA-1 Specific Plan EIR projected that commercial uses would be developed at a capacity of 50%, with residential uses above retail at a capacity of 50%.
Following the City Council’s discussion on July 12, 2022, staff and the consulting team have reviewed the PA-1 Specific Plan as written and are recommending City Council policy direction on the implementation of the TV/MU land use. As written, the TV/MU policies are highly flexible to encourage mixed-use development, but do not provide enough clear direction for future interpretation by the City and the development community. Staff recommends the following policies to be included in the PA-1 Specific Plan:
Target a 20% commercial, and 80% residential development mix on TV/MU development sites, consistent with the City Council’s direction on TV/MU sites within the City Housing Element discussion in July 2022.
Include policy guidance of how to incorporate 1
st floor, mixed commercial into
development projects by requiring commercial with key mixed-use development characteristics such as first floor commercial on corners, along pedestrian corridors, alongside park or amenity spaces, and locations of interest such as Innovation Drive. Target a depth of ground-floor commercial use types within development projects located along street frontages with a commercial depth of 80 feet. Allow first floor residential as part of the TV/MU development mix when appropriately scaled to planned commercial, and encourage first floor accessory office uses in a livework residential format along the public street.
Land Use Plan Alternative A reflects these policy considerations to consider a 20% commercial and 80% residential build-out scenario for the TV/MU projects, within the existing TV/MU density range of 25-40 dwelling units per acre. Based on the policies above, TV/MU land use designated area in both alternatives is projected at 28.2 acres, a reduction from 39.5 acres (-
11.3 acres) included the 2018 PA-1 Specific Plan. The smaller acreage footprint is generated by 80% residential capacity projection, in lieu of a 50% capacity projection contained in the 2018 1 Packet Pg. 9
PA-1 Specific Plan EIR. Therefore, less acreage is required and still meets the goals and policies of Transit Village, with no net loss of housing units. The continuity of the Transit Village is also maintained adjacent to the Mokelumne Trail and potential BART platform.
4. Recreational Amenities
The adopted 2018 PA-1 Specific Plan did not identify publicly accessible parks land as it was envisioned at that time that parks, trails, and public amenity spaces would be created as development occurred on individual properties. The Recreational Amenity (RA) land use designation creates a unique opportunity for the PA-1 Specific Plan to provide a cohesive vision for a well-connected, integrated parks, trails and amenities plan that benefits PA-1 residents, new Innovation Center businesses and the entire community.
City Council discussion and direction on July 12, 2022 indicated a preference for traditional format parks to serve new residential populations and employees within PA-1. The residential population is estimated at approximately 4,500, which amounts to 22.5 acres of recreational amenities, parks and open space based on a requirement of 5 acres per 1,000 resident population contained in the Quimby Act and the Parks Master Plan. Both presented alternatives with this report include 31 acres of publicly accessible RA land uses. After consultation with the Parks and Recreation Department, staff is recommending the west side of Highway 4 be planned for up to a 5 acre park, and the east side of Highway 4 be planned for a 10 acre park. Additionally, the proposed RA land use designation plan would include a bicycle and pedestrian trail loop to enhance the working and living environment in PA-1.
Parks, trails and other amenities within PA-1 would be developed consistent with the City policies governing parks development and Development Impact Fee Program.
5. Relocating Residential to West of Highway 4 to Implement Infrastructure Strategy At the meeting of July 12, 2022, City Council received additional information on the proposed relocation of 21 acres of Multifamily Very High Density Residential (MFVHDR) from the east side of Highway 4 to the west side of Highway 4, with no net increase in housing unit production or acreage dedicated to residential only uses. The previously contemplated residential location will then be replaced with 21 acres of Employment Center Light Industrial (ECLI) to create land planning opportunities for a jobs generating campus just north of Streets of Brentwood and Sand Creek. This is shown as Land Use Plan Alternative B in the attachments.
This land use implementation strategy was initially identified in the Innovation Center Master Plan process at a Joint City Council and Planning Commission Workshop of January 13, 2021 and subsequently reviewed with the City Council’s approval of the Innovation Center Master Plan concept of May 11, 2021. The City’s hired economics and infrastructure consultants calculated the total land and infrastructure costs of PA-1 at $175 million, and predicted a funding capacity of $102 million of investment resulting from private development of the area, with an unidentified funding capacity gap of $73 million that would result in the infrastructure build-out of PA-1. The consultants advised the City to consider infrastructure strategies that capitalize on leveraging private investment, including leveraging the already planned development of 2,041 housing units in PA-1, to offset horizontal build-out costs of PA-1 when possible and to reduce infrastructure burdens on commercial development.
Most importantly to understanding the success of jump starting PA-1 as a commercial employment center, the consultants provided the City with a feasibility analysis for private development to carry the burden of upfront development costs across use types. The estimated baseline cost per acre for land and infrastructure only within PA-1 was $1.1M. Residential use types, including townhomes and apartments, were estimated to provide private funding capacity of $1.3M and $1.0M per acre respectively, and we considered capable of carry the cost of land 1 Packet Pg. 10
and infrastructure connections for new development. Meanwhile, the consultants estimated that office development can provide funding capacity of $500,000 per acre, with an unmet feasibility gap of $600,000 per acre compared to the real cost of development for land and infrastructure with PA-1.
This high level costing model illustrated that new commercial and office development types locating in PA-1 will require the lowest cost options available for land and infrastructure on shovel ready sites. Currently, the west side of PA-1, located south of Mokelumne Trail, is not shovel ready and requires a catalyst, infrastructure intensive development project internal to PA1 to lead the way for future ECLI development types to create local jobs. This infrastructure development would be internal to the jobs campus and does not include the $14.5 million already allocated in City funding for the Sand Creek Road extension to Heidorn Ranch Road, and approximately $2M in roadway only extension improvements for northbound Heidorn Ranch Road under an existing agreement with City of Antioch.
The benefit to the city of the Land Use Plan Alternative B is to kick start development on the west side of highway 4 and to leverage private residential investment to offset costs of future commercial and office development. There is also no net increase in residential units created in PA-1 and no net increase in density with this proposed land use alternative. Of the two alternatives included in this report, Land Use Plan Alternative B is the preferred land use plan for the property owners of the west side of Highway 4 and is the most consistent with the overall guiding vision of the Innovation Center Master Plan as a next-generation, mixed-use business park.
6. Land Use Table, Table 4.2 and Definitions, Appendix A – Glossary This report includes in redline format, land use tables, definitions and appendix A of the PA-1 Specific Plan for further City Council discussion and direction, as a follow-up to City Council discussion and direction on July 12, 2022.
Next Steps
The City Council will hold a Public Hearing on August 9, 2022, at 7:00pm, or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits to consider further actions on the PA-1 Specific Plan.
Attachments:
PA-1 Specific Plan Land Use Plan Alt A and Alt B
BART Preferred Layout - TS Overlay 13.5 Acres
2018 PA-1 EIR Projections
Addendum to EIR - Capacity Projection Alternatives
Chapter 4 Land Use and Appendix A - Revisions to July 12, 2022 PH 1 Packet Pg. 11
CITY OF ANTIOCH
CITY OF BRENTWOOD
Prewett R. Dr.
Cole R. Lane
Sand Creek Rd.
PA-1 SPECIFIC PLAN | LAND USE PLAN 4-5
REVISED LAND USE PLAN - ALT A
Lone Tree Way
Sand Creek Road
Heidorn Ranch Road
Shady Willow Lane
Empire Avenue
Transit
Station
Overlay
Jeffery Way
Mokelumne Trail
Mokelumne Trail
Innovation Drive
Recreational
Amenity
LAND USE PLAN
SCALE: NOT TO SCALE
Cole
Ranch
Lane
Prewett
Ranch
Road
TV - TRANSIT VILLAGE
HDR - HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
ECLI - EMPLOYMENT CENTER / LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
MFVHDR - MULTI-FAMILY VERY HIGH DENSITY RES.
RC - REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
PF - PUBLIC FACILITY
TRANSIT STATION OVERLAY
RECREATIONAL AMENITY
BART Transit
Station
Overlay
1.a
Packet Pg. 12
Attachment: PA-1 Specific Plan Land Use Plan Alt A and Alt B (2791 : PA-1 Workshop)
CITY OF ANTIOCH
CITY OF BRENTWOOD
Prewett R. Dr.
Cole R. Lane
Sand Creek Rd.
PA-1 SPECIFIC PLAN | LAND USE PLAN 4-5
REVISED LAND USE PLAN - ALT B
Lone Tree Way
Sand Creek Road
Heidorn Ranch Road
Shady Willow Lane
Empire Avenue
Mokelumne Trail
Mokelumne Trail
Innovation Drive
Recreational
Amenity
LAND USE PLAN
SCALE: NOT TO SCALE
Cole
Ranch
Lane
Prewett
Ranch
Road
TV - TRANSIT VILLAGE
HDR - HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
ECLI - EMPLOYMENT CENTER / LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
MFVHDR - MULTI-FAMILY VERY HIGH DENSITY RES.
RC - REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
PF - PUBLIC FACILITY
TRANSIT STATION OVERLAY
RECREATIONAL AMENITY
Transit
Station
Overlay
Transit
Station
Overlay
Jeffery Way
BART
1.a
Packet Pg. 13
Attachment: PA-1 Specific Plan Land Use Plan Alt A and Alt B (2791 : PA-1 Workshop)
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Housing
Units
NonResidential
SF
Residential
Population
Employee
Generation
Office
(SF)
Neighborhood
Retail
Commercial
(SF)
Regional
Commercial
(SF)
Business
Park (SF)
Live/Work
Units (# of
res units)
Light
Industrial
(SF)
ALT A
HDR(MFVHDR) 28.1 422 - 1,349 0 - - - - - -
MFVHDR 35.8 895 - 1,790 - - - - - - -
TV/MU 28.2 722 196,543 1,444 590 98,271 98,271
RC (excludes developed) 27.6 - 541,015 0 984 541,015 - - - ECLI 119.7 - 2,346,359 0 4,771 1,407,816 938,544
PF 0 - - - - - - - - - -
RA 33
Transit Station 13.5 - - - - - - - - - -
Total 285.9 2,038 3,083,917 4,583 6,344 98,271 98,271 541,015 1,407,816 0 938,544 Total Acreage Comparisons
Original ALT A Difference
ECLI 154.33 119.7 -34.63
TV 39.44 28.2 -11.24
RC 8.4 27.6 19.2
MFVHDR 40.19 35.8 -4.39
HDR 27.02 28.1 1.08
PF 0.99 0 -0.99
Transit 20 13.5 -6.5
RA 0 33 33
total 290.37 285.9 -4.47
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Units
Non-
Residential
SF
Residential
Population
Employee
Generation
Office
(SF)
Neighborhood
Retail
Commercial
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Regional
Commercial
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Business
Park (SF)
Light
Industrial
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HDR(MFVHDR) 28.1 422- 1,3490-----
MFVHDR 36.1 903- 1,805------
TV/MU 28.2 722 196,543 1,444 590 98,271 98,271
RC (excludes developed) 27.6- 541,0150 984 541,015--
ECLI 119.4- 2,340,4790 4,759 1,404,287 936,192
PF0---------
RA 33
Transit Station 13.5---------
Total 285.9 2,046 3,078,037 4,598 6,332 98,271 98,271 541,015 1,404,287 936,192 Total Acreage Comparisons
Original ALT B Difference
ECLI 154.33 119.4-34.93
TV 39.44 28.2-11.24
RC 8.4 27.6 19.2
MFVHDR 40.19 36.1-4.09
HDR 27.02 28.1 1.08
PF 0.990-0.99
Transit 20 13.5-6.5
RA0 33 33
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This chapter describes the land use plan, which is the guide for developing and using land within the PA-1 Specific Plan area (Specific Plan area or planning area). The land use plan provides the framework necessary to achieve the mixture of uses that will fulfill the City of Brentwood’s vision and priorities for the Specific Plan area. The framework identifies the project area’s land use designations and allowed uses. The land use plan comprises the text in this chapter and the land use diagram, which is a map that illustrates the locations of the land use designations in the planning area. This chapter also includes goals and policies necessary to achieve and implement the land use vision for the Specific Plan area.
This chapter is organized into the following sections:
4.1. Land Use Plan
4.2. Land Use Designations
4.3. Allowed Uses
4.4. Land Use Plan Goals and Policies
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4.1: LAND USE PLAN
The land use plan implements the Specific Plan’s vision and goals through the application of specified land use designations to all properties in the Specific Plan area. The locations of these designations are illustrated in Figure 4.1, Land Use Plan. The land use designations form the basis of the Specific Plan’s land use framework. The designations are described in Section 4.2, Land Use Designations. The corresponding allowed use provisions for each designation are listed in Section 4.3, Allowed Uses.
Development standards for each land use designation are included in Chapter 6, Private Realm Development.
4.2: LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
Table 4.1, Land Use Designations, establishes the seven land use designations and one overlay designation that apply within the Specific Plan area. These designations implement both the PA-1 Specific Plan and the City’s General Plan vision, policies, and land use classifications for the planning area. The designations replace the application of the City’s conventional zoning districts and planned developments in the planning area. See Figure 4.1, Land Use Plan, for specific parcel designations within the project area.
Densities specified in this Specific Plan are expressed in units per gross acre. Gross acreage shall include land dedicated for any public use (including but not limited to streets, schools, parks, fire stations and detention basins). Land set aside for public facilities and for which reimbursement will be received is not to be included in density calculations (i.e. schools and detention basins). The extent to which facilities are provided will help determine the actual number of units per acre that will be allowed.
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Table 4.1: Land Use Designations
Employment Center/Light Industrial
(ECLI)
0.6 Maximum FAR
The Employment Center/Light Industrial designation
accommodates a wide range of jobs-generating uses,
including business parks; clean light industrial; research and development (R&D); science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); tech/biotech manufacturing; high-tech services that incorporate some combination of assembly,
warehousing, and/or sales, hospitals and other health care- related uses, and professional offices. This designation also allows for a regional destination resort hotel and conference center on approximately 45 acres within PA-1.
Transit Village / Mixed Use (TV / MU)
0.5 – 1.5 FAR
25-40 du/acre
The Transit Village / Mixed Use designation provides for an integrated mix of high-intensity uses in the area surrounding the planned transit station, and encourages the development of a high-quality, pedestrian and bicycle friendly mixed-use district that will define the Specific Plan area’s core. Allowed uses include professional and medical offices, personal services, retail and restaurants, entertainment- and
hospitality-related uses, and upper floor multiple-family residences.
Regional Commercial (RC)
0.6 Maximum FAR
The Regional Commercial designation accommodates retail and service uses that serve the general needs of the
community and the region. The designation applies to parcels located along Lone Tree Way and State Route 4, and
accommodates bulk retailers, department stores,
supermarkets, hardware stores, smaller, specialty retailers, and professional and medical offices.
Multiple-Family Very-High Density
Residential (MFVHDR)
15-35 du/acre
The Multiple-Family Very-High Density Residential designation supports multiple-family residential development within walking distance to the transit station. The designation is primarily intended to accommodate multiple story
condominium and/or apartment buildings.
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High Density Residential (HDR)
10-20 du/acre
The High Density Residential designation supports residential development at densities and configurations, compatible with the neighborhoods that surround the Specific Plan area, while providing housing within walking distance to the transit station. The designation accommodates a wide variety of housing types, including duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, condominium and/or apartment buildings, and small-lot
detached single-family houses.
Transit Station Overlay (TS)
The Transit Station overlay applies to the areas associated with the proposed transit station and associated facilities, including a potential bus terminal, rail platform, ticketing areas, customer amenities, access and parking areas, and a pedestrian overcrossing over State Route 4.
The locations of the Transit Station Overlay on the Land Use Map are approximate. The overlay is approximately 13.5- acres located northeast of the corner of the Mokelumne Trail and State Route 4.
In the event that ultimate development of the Transit Station and associated facilities moves or shifts, the underlying land use designation shall be ECLI.
Recreational Amenity (RA)
The Recreational Amenity (RA) designation includes trail corridors, linear parks, and social spaces. These features can be natural spaces that enhance commercial environments
such as Innovation Parkway, Mokelumne Trail, and Sand Creek Trail. Approximately 22.5 acres of public parkland is needed to meet the 5-acre of parks per 1,000 resident standard in the General Plan.
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Figure 4.1- Land Use Plan
TBD PH of 8-9-22
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4.3: ALLOWED USES
Table 4.2, Allowed Uses, establishes land use and corresponding entitlement requirements for the Specific Plan’s seven land use designations and one overlay designation. Allowed use provisions herein are generally consistent with and implement corresponding land use designations in the City’s General Plan. Within the Specific Plan area, all land area and structures/facilities therein may only be developed, divided, and/or used for those activities listed in Table 4.2. The table also includes references to Brentwood Municipal Code (BMC) sections and other ordinances that the City uses to regulate development that may impact certain sensitive uses.
Land uses in the table are grouped into general categories on the basis of common function, product, or compatibility characteristics. These allowed use categories are called “use classifications.” Use classifications describe one or more uses having similar characteristics but do not list every use or activity that may appropriately be within the classification. For more information on the purpose, applicability, and the City’s definition of use descriptions, refer to Appendix A: Glossary. The following rules apply to use classifications:
⊲ Similar Uses. When a use is not specifically listed in Table 4.2, it shall be understood that the use may be permitted or
conditionally permitted if the City of Brentwood Community Development Director determines that the use is substantially similar to a use listed in Table 4.2. Residential uses are not similar to and will not be permitted in any designation where such uses are not explicitly permitted in Table 4.2 below. It is further recognized that every conceivable use cannot be identified in Table 4.2. Anticipating that new uses will evolve over time, the Community Development Director may make a formal similar use determination (in writing) based on the proposed use’s impacts and its compatibility with uses allowed in the given district. ⊲ Illegal Uses. No use that is illegal under local, state, or federal law shall be allowed in any land use designation within the planning area.
Use regulations in Table 4.2 are shown using the following symbols:
⊲ P – land use permitted by right
⊲ C – land use allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit.
For the City’s conditional use permit requirements and process, refer to BMC Chapter 17.830.
⊲ - – land use not allowed
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Table 4.2: Allowed Uses
ECLI TV/MU RC MFVHDR HDR RA PF TS Additional
Regulations
Residential Use Listings
Dwelling – Accessory - P - P P - - -
Dwelling – Multiple-Family - P - P P - - -
Dwelling – Single-Family - - - - P - - -
Home Occupation - P - P P - - - BMC Chapter
17.840
Live-Work Unit - P - - - - - -
Supportive Housing - P - P P - - -
Transitional Housing - P - P P - - -
Human Services Use Listings
Day Care Center, Adults C C - C C - - -
Subject to
compliance
with State law
Day Care Center, Children C C - C C - - -
Subject to
compliance
with State law,
including
Health &
Safety Code §
1597.45(a)
Medical Services –
Ambulance Service C - - - - - - -
Medical Services – Extended
Care P - - P P - - -
Medical Services – General P P P - - - - -
Medical Services – Hospital C - - - - - - -
Residential Care Facility,
Small - - - - - - - -
Residential Care Facility,
Large - - - - - - - -
Urban Agriculture and Animal-Related Use Listings
Community Garden - - - C C - C -
Kennel - - C - - - - -
Market Garden P P P - - - - -
Private Garden - P P P P - - -
Urban Agriculture Stand - P P - - C - -
Veterinary Clinic
(Without Kennel) - C C - - - - -
Institutional Use Listings
College Campus C C C - - - - -
Farmers’ Market P P - - - C - -
Indoor Fitness and Sports
Facility C P P - - - - -
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Table 4.2: Allowed Uses
ECLI TV/MU RC MFVHDR HDR RA PF TS Additional
Regulations
Indoor Recreational/
Entertainment Facilities C P P - - - - -
Outdoor
Recreation/Entertainment
Facilities
C C C C C C C -
Parks and Plazas P P P P P P P P
Private Educational Facilities C C C - - - - -
Public-School Facilities P C C C C C - -
Public Safety Facilities C C C C C - P C
Religious Institutions - - - - - - - -
Social, Fraternal, and
Recreational Clubs - - - C C - - -
Utility, Transportation, and Communication Use Listings Broadcasting and Recording
Studio P P - - - - - -
Bus and Transit Shelter P P P P P - P P
Park and Ride Facility P P C - - - - P
Parking Facility P P P P - - - P
Transit Facility P C C C C - C P
Utility Facilities and
Infrastructure C C C C C - C C
Wireless
Telecommunication Facility C C C C C - C C BMC Chapter 17.795 Commercial Use Listings
Adult Oriented Business - - - - - - - -
Animal Sales and Grooming - P P - - - - -
Business Support Services P P P - - - - -
Call Center P - - - - - - -
Card and Gaming Room - -
Check Cashing Business - - - - - - - -
Commercial Lodging –
Hotels P P P - - - - -
Commercial Lodging –
Hotels Extended Stay P P P - - - - -
Commercial Lodging –
Short-Term Rentals - - - - - - - -
Drive-In and Drive-Thru
Facilities C C C - - - - -
Eating and Drinking
Establishments –
Bars and Nightclubs
C C C - - - - -
Eating and Drinking
Establishments – Restaurant P P P - - - - -
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Table 4.2: Allowed Uses
ECLI TV/MU RC MFVHDRHDRRA PF TS Additional
Regulations
Eating and Drinking
Establishments – Tasting
Room, Off-site
CCC-----
Financial InstitutionsPPP-----
Food and Beverage Stores –
Convenience Store
CCC----C
Food and Beverage Stores –
Grocery Store
-CP-----
Food and Beverage Stores –
Liquor Store
--------
Food and Beverage Stores –
Neighborhood Market
-CC-----
Garden Centers and
Retail/Wholesale Nurseries
--P-----
Mortuaries and Funeral
Homes
--------
Offices – AccessoryPPP
PP
-PP
Offices – Building Trade
Contractors
P-------
Offices – Business and
Professional
PPP-----
Personal Services-PP-----
Retail – AccessoryPPP----C
Retail – GeneralCPP-----
Retail – General, Large
Format
-CCP-----
Specialized Retail –
Artisan Shop
PPP-----
Specialized Retail –
Building Materials Stores
and Yards
--P-----
Specialized Retail –
Equipment Sales and
Rentals
--C-----
Specialized Retail –
Furniture, Furnishings, and
Appliance Stores
-PP-----
Specialized Retail –
Smoke Shop
--------
Tattoo Parlors--------
Automobile-Related Use Listings
Auto and Vehicle Sales Showroom
C--C----
Auto Parts Sales--P-----
Car Washing and Detailing--------
Ride Share ServicesCC-----
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Table 4.2: Allowed Uses
ECLI TV/MU RC MFVHDR HDR RA PF TS Additional
Regulations
Service Station, Stand Alone - - - - - - - -
Service Station, Accessory
to General - Large Format
Retailer
- - C - - - - -
Vehicle Services, Major - - - - - - - -
Vehicle Services, Minor C - P - - - - -
Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Use Listings
Agricultural Products
Processing C - - - - - - -
Artisanal and Specialty
Manufacture, Display, and
Sales
C C C - - - - -
Breweries, Distilleries, and
Wineries C - - - - - - -
Freight Yard/Truck Terminal - - - - - - - -
Manufacturing – Major C - - - - - - -
Manufacturing – Minor P - - - - - - -
Manufacturing – Small Scale P - - - - - - -
Printing and Publishing P - - - - - - -
Recycling Facility –
Collection - - - - - - - -
Research and Development P C - - - - - -
Storage – Warehouse C - - - - - - -
Storage – Yard - - - - - - - -
Wholesale and Distribution - - - - - - - -
Accessory Uses
Accessory Facilities or
Buildings - - - P P - - - BMC Chapter 17.660
Temporary Uses
See BMC Section 17.850
Signs
See BMC Section 17.640
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4.4: LEGAL NONCONFORMING STATUS
The following requirements apply to legal nonconforming land uses, buildings, and structures.
Land Uses
1. A legal nonconforming land use is one that was permitted within the zone in which it was located at the time it was established, but became disallowed upon the adoption of the PA-1 Specific Plan.
Notwithstanding any other language in the Municipal Code to the contrary, such use may continue as long as it does so in accordance with these provisions and without any interruption lasting more than one year. It shall be the responsibility of the respective property owner to provide documentation to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director that confirms both the legal nonconforming status of a land use and the duration of any interruption in that land use. Legal nonconforming uses include development projects that were approved prior to adoption of the PA-1 Specific Plan, have not yet been constructed, have been subject to substantial investment, and retain their approval status.
2. Except as provided herein, a legal nonconforming land use shall not be changed to or replaced by any other use except a conforming one.
A legal nonconforming land use may, however, be changed to or replaced by another similar use when all of the following criteria are met:
⊲ The change or replacement does not increase the extent or intensity of the nonconformity within the site area occupied by the nonconforming use on the site.
⊲ The building or portion of a building, presently occupied by the legal nonconforming land use, is not reasonably capable of conversion to accommodate use and occupancy by a conforming use, without substantial reconstruction or remodeling as determined by the Chief Building Official.
⊲ All proper building permits are obtained.
A subsequent purchaser cannot replace a nonconforming use established or operated by a prior owner with a new nonconforming use similar in nature.
3. Any legal nonconforming use of a site that is vacant for a period of one year or longer, or is discontinued or otherwise ceases operation and use of the site for a period of one year or longer, shall not be resumed, reestablished, continued or substituted, and all subsequent use of such site shall conform to the requirements of the PA-1 Specific Plan.
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A one-time six-month extension to the one-year use period may be granted by the Community Development Director if requested in writing. It shall be the responsibility of the respective property owner to provide documentation to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director that confirms the period of vacancy or discontinuance of a legal nonconforming land use.
4. A legal nonconforming land use that occupies a portion of a building may be expanded to include additional floor area within the same building provided that all proper building permits are obtained. Prior to any expansion within the same building, however, the property owner shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official that without substantial remodeling or reconstruction, the portion of the building into which expansion is proposed may not reasonably be used or occupied by a conforming use. The Chief Building Official shall consider whether any required remodeling or reconstruction would involve structural alterations prior to allowing expansion of a legal nonconforming land use. A legal nonconforming use can also be expanded in accordance with Buildings and Structures section below.
5. A legal nonconforming land use that is changed to or replaced by a conforming use shall not be reestablished.
Buildings and Structures
1. Normal and routine maintenance of any existing building or structure for the purpose of preserving its existing condition, retarding or eliminating wear and tear or physical depreciation, or complying with health and safety requirements, shall be permitted and encouraged.
2. Exterior improvements and renovations and/or structural additions to legal nonconforming buildings or structures that increase the size or scale of nonconforming conditions are not permitted, except as specified below:
⊲ One-time minor additions involving a maximum of 25% of the gross floor area or 500 total square feet, whichever is less. ⊲ Significant exterior alterations or changes in the exterior façade or architectural design consistent with the applicable Cityadopted design guidelines. ⊲ Owner-occupied residential buildings used for residential purposes shall be permitted to add accessory structures and outdoor amenities consistent with the applicable development standards for the property.
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4.4: LAND USE PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES
Goal LU-1. Promote Economic Activity That Creates
High Quality Jobs.
Policy LU-1.1. Prioritize the attraction of businesses to the Employment Center/Light Industrial, Transit Village / Mixed Use, and Regional Commercial designations that provide high quality employment opportunities.
Policy LU-1.2. Provide retail, dining, entertainment, and personal service uses to accommodate the needs of residents, employees, commuters, and visitors.
Policy LU-1.3. Encourage unique local retail, restaurant, and service businesses to locate within the Specific Plan area.
Policy LU-1.4. Support the intensification of commercial development, such as infill development on parking lots, in the Regional Commercial designation, provided that parking requirements continue to be met.
Policy LU-1.5. New stand-alone automobile service stations (gas stations) are not permitted within the PA-1 Plan Area. Legal pre-existing service stations within the PA-1 Plan Area may seek expansions and/or modifications through the Conditional Use Permit process.
Goal LU-2. Provide for a Comprehensive Mix of
Transit-Supportive Land Uses.
Policy LU-2.1. Encourage land uses at intensities and densities to support future transit improvements and ridership.
Policy LU-2.2. Support multiple-level transit-oriented development in the project area by encouraging a suitably intense mixture of uses.
Policy LU-2.3. Allow for flexibility in the final location of the Transit Station Overlay. The total area within PA-1 allocated for Transit Station uses shall be approximately 13.5 acres, in the northeast corner of the intersection of the Mokelumne Trail and SR 4.
Policy LU-2.4: If a local-serving public school district determines that there is a suitable site for a new school within the PA-1 Specific Plan Area, encourage property owners to work collaboratively with the District to facilitate a land sale for the purposes of building a public school, if feasible.
Policy LU-2.5: Encourage property owners within PA-1 to sell their land to a local school district for the development of a new public school site in Brentwood. If a parcel in PA-1 designated for urban uses (residential or non-residential) is ultimately developed as a public school, then the PA-1 Land Use Map may be revised to ensure no net loss of residential or jobsgenerating land use acreage.
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Goal LU-3. Develop a Vibrant Mixed-Use, TransitOriented Environment by Encouraging Activity Along Streetscapes and in Public Spaces.
Policy LU-3.1. Require activity-generating ground floor uses, such as retail stores, restaurants, and coffee shops, along streets and public spaces, such as plazas, in the Transit Village / Mixed Use designation, and on the ground floor of any parking garages.
Policy LU-3.2. Encourage activity-generating uses at prominent intersections, adjacent to public spaces, and within proximity to the future Transit Station in the Employment Center/Light Industrial and Regional Commercial designations.
Policy LU-3.3. Create urban public spaces, such as plazas and courtyards, in the Transit Village / Mixed Use and residential designations that are bounded by activity-generating uses, such as outdoor dining, retail, seating areas, and/or recreation.
Goal LU-4. Provide a Variety of Housing Types that
Meet Residents’ Needs, Complement the Surrounding
Residential Neighborhoods, and Support the
Specific Plan Area’s Transit-Oriented Development
Pattern.
Policy LU-4.1. Encourage the development of housing for a range of income categories.
Policy LU-4.2. Utilize existing City programs and policies to encourage and facilitate the development of affordable housing within the Specific Plan area.
Policy LU-4.3. A total of 2,041 dwelling units in PA-1 was the upper limit of residential development analyzed in the Final EIR. Additional residential development within PA-1 beyond this level would require further environmental review.
Goal LU-5. Enhance Quality of Life in the Specific
Plan Area by Providing Parks, Trails, and
Recreational and Cultural Activities.
Policy LU-5.1. Expand the Specific Plan area’s system of public spaces, trails, and recreational opportunities.
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Policy LU-5.2. Establish a network of Recreational Amenities (RA) consisting of linear parks along streetscapes, trail corridors, and social gathering spaces to enhance the urban environment.
Policy LU-5.3. Meet the 5-acre per 1,000 residents park requirement outlined in the General Plan through a combination of the following:
a. Providing park land commensurate with park land
requirements within residential developments;
b. Administer park impact fees for developments earmarked to provide park improvements within PA-1;
c. Collaborate with residential project developers to identify and provide fair share funding for the purchase of a public park. d. Coordinate with the local school districts to ensure that any new public school site developed within PA-1 includes jointuse provisions that ensure Brentwood residents can access and utilize open space and parks resources developed in conjunction with a new school site.
Policy LU-5.4. Require new development to provide public open spaces and pedestrian connections to the Specific Plan area’s pedestrian network.
Policy LU-5.5. Encourage enhancements to the Mokelumne Trail that connect the trail across State Route 4 and reflect the character of the surrounding development (e.g. urban design through the Transit Village / Mixed Use Designation, suburban design through the residential designations, etc.)
Policy LU-5.6. Encourage development along Sand Creek to interface with and provide a continuous open space network, including passive and active recreational uses, along the waterway.
Policy LU-5.7. Encourage the development of community gardens in the Transit Village / Mixed Use and residential designations.
Policy LU-5.8. Promote youth and cultural activities within the Specific Plan area.
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This chapter describes the land use plan, which is the guide for developing and using land within the PA-1 Specific Plan area (Specific Plan area or planning area). The land use plan provides the framework necessary to achieve the mixture of uses that will fulfill the City of Brentwood’s vision and priorities for the Specific Plan area. The framework identifies the project area’s land use designations and allowed uses. The land use plan comprises the text in this chapter and the land use diagram, which is a map that illustrates the locations of the land use designations in the planning area. This chapter also includes goals and policies necessary to achieve and implement the land use vision for the Specific Plan area.
This chapter is organized into the following sections:
4.1. Land Use Plan
4.2. Land Use ClassificationsDesignations
4.3. Allowed Uses
4.4. Land Use Plan Goals and Policies
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4.1: LAND USE PLAN
The land use plan implements the Specific Plan’s vision and goals through the application of the project’s six specified land use designations to all properties in the Specific Plan area. The locations of these designations are illustrated in Figure 4.1, Land Use Plan. The land use designations form the basis of the Specific Plan’s land use framework. The designations are described in Section 4.2, Land Use ClassificationsDesignations. The corresponding allowed use provisions for each designation are listed in Section 4.3, Allowed Uses. Development standards for each land use designation are included in Chapter 6, Private Realm Development.
4.2: LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONSDESIGNATIONS
Table 4.1, Land Use Designations, establishes the six seven land use designations and one overlay designation that apply within the Specific Plan area. These designations implement both the PA-1 Specific Plan and the City’s General Plan vision, policies, and land use classifications for the planning area. The designations replace the application of the City’s conventional zoning districts and planned developments in the planning area. See Figure 4.1, Land Use Plan, for specific parcel designations within the project area.
Densities specified in this Specific Plan are expressed in units per gross acre. Gross acreage shall include land dedicated for any public use (including but not limited to streets, schools, parks, fire stations and detention basins). Land set aside for public facilities and for which reimbursement will be received is not to be included in density calculations (i.e. schools and detention basins). The extent to which facilities are provided will help determine the actual number of units per acre that will be allowed.
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Table 4.1: Land Use Designations
Employment Center/Light Industrial
(ECLI)
0.6 Maximum FAR
The Employment Center/Light Industrial designation
accommodates a wide range of jobs-generating uses,
including business parks; clean light industrial; research and development (R&D); science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); tech/biotech manufacturing; high-tech services that incorporate some combination of assembly,
warehousing, and/or sales, hospitals and other health care- related uses, and professional offices. This designation also allows for a regional destination resort hotel and conference center on approximately 45 acres within PA-1.
Transit Village (TV)/ Mixed Use (TV /
MU)
0.5 – 1.5 FAR
25-40 du/acre
The Transit Village / Mixed Use designation provides for an integrated mix of high-intensity uses in the area surrounding the planned transit station, and encourages the development of a high-quality, pedestrian and bicycle friendly mixed-use district that will define the Specific Plan area’s core. Allowed uses include professional and medical offices, personal services, retail and restaurants, entertainment- and
hospitality-related uses, and upper floor multiple-family residences.
Regional Commercial (RC)
0.6 Maximum FAR
The Regional Commercial designation accommodates retail and service uses that serve the general needs of the
community and the region. The designation applies to parcels located along Lone Tree Way and State Route 4, and
accommodates bulk retailers, department stores,
supermarkets, hardware stores, smaller, specialty retailers, and professional and medical offices.
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Multiple-Family Very-High Density
Residential (MFVHDR)
15-35 du/acre
The Multiple-Family Very-High Density Residential designation supports multiple-family residential development within walking distance to the transit station. The designation is primarily intended to accommodate multiple story
condominium and/or apartment buildings.
High Density Residential (HDR)
10-20 du/acre
The High Density Residential designation supports residential development at densities and configurations, compatible with the neighborhoods that surround the Specific Plan area, while providing housing within walking distance to the transit station. The designation accommodates a wide variety of housing types, includinge duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, condominium and/or apartment buildings, and small-lot
detached single-family houses.
Public Facility (PF)
The Public Facility designation applies to parcels reserved for government and public agency offices and facilities and public utility facilities. A single parcel within PA-1 is designated as PF, and is the site of a planned future fire station.
Transit Station Overlay (TS)
The Transit Station overlay applies to the areas associated with the proposed transit station and associated facilities, including a potential bus terminal, rail platform, ticketing areas, customer amenities, access and parking areas, and a pedestrian overcrossing over State Route 4.
The locations of the Transit Station Overlay on the Land Use Map are approximate. The overlay must applyis
approximately 13.56.6 net6-acres to 20-acres, including at least 5-acres on properties located northeast of the corner of the Mokelumne Trail and State Route 4.
In the event that ultimate development of the Transit Station and associated facilities moves or shifts, the underlying land use designation shall be ECLI.
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Recreational Amenity (RA)
The Recreational Amenity (RA) designation includes trail corridors, linear parks, and social spaces. These features can be natural spaces that enhance commercial environments
such as Innovation Parkway, Mokelumne Trail, and Sand Creek Trail. Approximately 22.50 acres of public parkland is needed to meet the 5-acre of parks per 1,000 resident standard in the General Plan.
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Figure 4.1- Land Use Plan Formatted: Centered
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4.3: ALLOWED USES
Table 4.2, Allowed Uses, establishes land use and corresponding entitlement requirements for the Specific Plan’s six seven land use designations and one overlay designation. Allowed use provisions herein are generally consistent with and implement corresponding land use designations in the City’s General Plan. Within the Specific Plan area, all land area and structures/facilities therein may only be developed, divided, and/or used for those activities listed in Table 4.2. The table also includes references to Brentwood Municipal Code (BMC) sections and other ordinances that the City uses to regulate development that may impact certain sensitive uses.
Land uses in the table are grouped into general categories on the basis of common function, product, or compatibility characteristics. These allowed use categories are called “use classifications.” Use classifications describe one or more uses having similar characteristics but do not list every use or activity that may appropriately be within the classification. For more information on the purpose, applicability, and the City’s definition of use descriptions, refer to Appendix A: Glossary. The following rules apply to use classifications:
⊲ Similar Uses. When a use is not specifically listed in Table 4.2, it shall be understood that the use may be permitted or
conditionally permitted if the City of Brentwood Community Development Director determines that the use is substantially similar to a use listed in Table 4.2. Residential uses are not similar to and will not be permitted in any designation where such uses are not explicitly permitted in Table 4.2 below. It is further recognized that every conceivable use cannot be identified in Table 4.2. Anticipating that new uses will evolve over time, the Community Development Director may make a formal similar use determination (in writing) based on the proposed use’s impacts and its compatibility with uses allowed in the given district. ⊲ Illegal Uses. No use that is illegal under local, state, or federal law shall be allowed in any land use designation within the planning area.
Use regulations in Table 4.2 are shown using the following symbols:
⊲ P – land use permitted by right
⊲ C – land use allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit.
For the City’s conditional use permit requirements and process, refer to BMC Chapter 17.830.
⊲ - – land use not allowed
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Table 4.2: Allowed Uses
ECLI TV/MU RC MFVHDR HDR RA PF TS Additional
Regulations
Residential Use Listings
Dwelling – Accessory - P - P P - - -
Dwelling – Multiple-Family - P - P P - - -
Dwelling – Single-Family - - - - P - - -
Home Occupation - P - P P - - - BMC Chapter
17.840
Live-Work Unit - P - - - - - -
Supportive Housing - P - P P - - -
Transitional Housing - P - P P - - -
Human Services Use Listings
Day Care Center, Adults C C - C C - - -
Subject to
compliance
with State law
Day Care Center, Children C C - C C - - -
Subject to
compliance
with State law,
including
Health &
Safety Code §
1597.45(a)
Medical Services –
Ambulance Service C - - - - - - -
Medical Services – Extended
Care P - - P P - - -
Medical Services – General P P P - - - - -
Medical Services – Hospital C - - - - - - -
Residential Care Facility,
Small - -P -P - -P - - -
Residential Care Facility,
Large - -C -C - -C - - -
Urban Agriculture and Animal-Related Use Listings
Community Garden - -C -C C C - C -
Domestic Animal Keeping - P - P P - - - BMC Chapter
17.670
Kennel - - C - - - - -
Market Garden P P P - - - - -
Private Garden - P P P P - - -
Urban Agriculture Stand - P P - - C - -
Veterinary Clinic
(Without Kennel) - PC PC - - - - -
Institutional Use Listings
College Campus C C C - - - - -
Farmers’ Market P- P - - - C - -
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Table 4.2: Allowed Uses
ECLI TV/MU RC MFVHDR HDR RA PF TS Additional
Regulations
Indoor Fitness and Sports
Facility C P P - - - - -
Indoor Recreational/
Entertainment Facilities C P P - - - - -
Outdoor
Recreation/Entertainment
Facilities
C C C C C C C -
Parks and Plazas P P P P P P P P
Private Educational Facilities C C C - - - - -
Public-School Facilities P C C C C C - -
Public Safety Facilities C C C C C - P C
Religious Institutions - - - C- C- - - -
Social, Fraternal, and
Recreational Clubs - - - C C - - -
Utility, Transportation, and Communication Use Listings Broadcasting and Recording
Studio P P - - - - - -
Bus and Transit Shelter P P P P P - P P
Park and Ride Facility P P C - - - - P
Parking Facility P P P P - - - P
Transit Facility P C C C C - C P
Utility Facilities and
Infrastructure C C C C C - C C
Wireless
Telecommunication Facility C C C C C - C C BMC Chapter 17.795 Commercial Use Listings
Adult Oriented Business - - - - - - - -
Animal Sales and Grooming - P P - - - - -
Business Support Services P P P - - - - -
Call Center P - - - - - - -
Card and Gaming Room C- C- - - - - -
Check Cashing Business - - - - - - - -
Commercial Lodging –
Hotels and Motels CP CP CP - - - - -
Commercial Lodging –
Hotels and Motels,
Extended Stay
CP CP CP - - - - -
Commercial Lodging –
Short-Term Rentals - -C - -C -C - - -
Drive-In and Drive-Thru
Facilities C C C - - - - -
Eating and Drinking
Establishments –
Bars and Nightclubs
C C C - - - - -
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Table 4.2: Allowed Uses
ECLI TV/MU RC MFVHDR HDR RA PF TS Additional
Regulations
Eating and Drinking
Establishments – Restaurant P P P - - - - -
Eating and Drinking
Establishments – Tasting
Room, Off-site
C C C - - - - -
Financial Institutions P P P - - - - -
Food and Beverage Stores –
Convenience Store PC PC PC - - - - C
Food and Beverage Stores –
Grocery Store - C P - - - - -
Food and Beverage Stores –
Liquor Store - P- P- - - - - -
Food and Beverage Stores –
Neighborhood Market - PC PC - - - - -
Garden Centers and
Retail/Wholesale Nurseries - - P - - - - -
Mortuaries and Funeral
Homes - - - - - - - -
Offices – Accessory P P P P P - P P
Offices – Building Trade
Contractors P - - - - - - -
Offices – Business and
Professional P P P - - - - -
Personal Services - P P - - - - -
Retail – Accessory P P P - - - - C
Retail – General C P P - - - - -
Retail – General, Large
Format -C C CP - - - - - BMC Chapter 17.750
Specialized Retail –
Artisan Shop P P P - - - - -
Specialized Retail –
Building Materials Stores
and Yards
- - P - - - - -
Specialized Retail –
Equipment Sales and
Rentals
- - C - - - - -
Specialized Retail –
Furniture, Furnishings, and
Appliance Stores
- P P - - - - -
Specialized Retail –
Smoke Shop - C- C- - - - - -
Tattoo Parlors - C- C- - - - - -
Automobile-Related Use Listings
Auto and Vehicle Sales
Showroom -C - -C - - - - -
Auto Parts Sales - - P - - - - -
Car Washing and Detailing - - C- - - - - -
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Table 4.2: Allowed Uses
ECLI TV/MU RC MFVHDR HDR RA PF TS Additional
Regulations
Ride Share Services C C - - - - -
Service Station, Stand Alone - - P- - - - - -
Service Station, Accessory
to General - Large Format
Retailer
- - C - - - - -
Vehicle Services, Major - - - - - - - -
Vehicle Services, Minor -C - P - - - - -
Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Use Listings
Agricultural Products
Processing C - - - - - - -
Artisanal and Specialty
Manufacture, Display, and
Sales
C C C - - - - -
Breweries, Distilleries, and
Wineries C - - - - - - -
Freight Yard/Truck Terminal P- - - - - - - -
Manufacturing – Major C - - - - - - -
Manufacturing – Minor P - - - - - - -
Manufacturing – Small Scale P - - - - - - -
Printing and Publishing P - - - - - - -
Recycling Facility –
Collection P- - - - - - - -
Research and Development P C - - - - - -
Storage – Warehouse PC - - - - - - -
Storage – Yard - - - - - - - -
Wholesale and Distribution P- - - - - - - -
Accessory Uses
Accessory Facilities or
Buildings - - - P P - - - BMC Chapter 17.660
Temporary Uses
See BMC Section 17.850
Signs
See BMC Section 17.640
4.4: LEGAL NONCONFORMING STATUS
The following requirements apply to legal nonconforming land uses, buildings, and structures.
Land Uses
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1. A legal nonconforming land use is one that was permitted within the zone in which it was located at the time it was established, but became disallowed upon the adoption of the PA-1 Specific Plan.
Notwithstanding any other language in the Municipal Code to the contrary, sSuch use may continue as long as it does so in accordance with these provisions and without any interruption lasting more than one year. It shall be the responsibility of the respective property owner to provide documentation to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director that confirms both the legal nonconforming status of a land use and the duration of any interruption in that land use. Legal nonconforming uses include development projects that were approved prior to adoption of the PA-1 Specific Plan, have not yet been constructed, have been subject to substantial investment, and retain their approval status.
2. Except as provided herein, a legal nonconforming land use shall not be changed to or replaced by any other use except a conforming one.
A legal nonconforming land use may, however, be changed to or replaced by another similar use when all of the following criteria are met:
⊲ The change or replacement does not increase the extent or intensity of the nonconformity within the site area occupied by the nonconforming use on the site.
⊲ The building or portion of a building, presently occupied by the legal nonconforming land use, is not reasonably capable of conversion to accommodate use and occupancy by a conforming use, without substantial reconstruction or remodeling as determined by the Chief Building Official.
⊲ All proper building permits are obtained.
A subsequent purchaser cannot replace a nonconforming use established or operated by a prior owner with a new nonconforming use similar in nature.
3. Any legal nonconforming use of a site that is vacant for a period of one year or longer, or is discontinued or otherwise ceases operation and use of the site for a period of one year or longer, shall not be resumed, reestablished, continued or substituted, and all subsequent use of such site shall conform to the requirements of the PA-1 Specific Plan.
A one-time six-month extension to the one-year use period may be granted by the Community Development Director if requested in writing. It shall be the responsibility of the respective property owner to provide documentation to the satisfaction of the Community
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Development Director that confirms the period of vacancy or discontinuance of a legal nonconforming land use.
4. A legal nonconforming land use that occupies a portion of a building may be expanded to include additional floor area within the same building provided that all proper building permits are obtained. Prior to any expansion within the same building, however, the property owner shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official that without substantial remodeling or reconstruction, the portion of the building into which expansion is proposed may not reasonably be used or occupied by a conforming use. The Chief Building Official shall consider whether any required remodeling or reconstruction would involve structural alterations prior to allowing expansion of a legal nonconforming land use. A legal nonconforming use can also be expanded in accordance with Buildings and Structures section below.
5. A legal nonconforming land use that is changed to or replaced by a conforming use shall not be reestablished.
Buildings and Structures
1. Normal and routine maintenance of any existing building or structure for the purpose of preserving its existing condition, retarding or eliminating wear and tear or physical depreciation, or complying with health and safety requirements, shall be permitted and encouraged.
2. Exterior improvements and renovations and/or structural additions to legal nonconforming buildings or structures that increase the size or scale of nonconforming conditions are not permitted, except as specified below:
⊲ One-time minor additions involving a maximum of 25% of the gross floor area or 500 total square feet, whichever is less. ⊲ Significant exterior alterations or changes in the exterior façade or architectural design consistent with the applicable Cityadopted design guidelines. ⊲ Owner-occupied residential buildings used for residential purposes shall be permitted to add accessory structures and outdoor amenities consistent with the applicable development standards for the property.
4.4: LAND USE PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES
Goal LU-1. Promote Economic Activity That Creates
High Quality Jobs.
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Policy LU-1.1. Prioritize the attraction of businesses to the Employment Center/Light Industrial, Transit Village / Mixed Use, and Regional Commercial designations that provide high quality employment opportunities.
Policy LU-1.2. Provide retail, dining, entertainment, and personal service uses to accommodate the needs of residents, employees, commuters, and visitors.
Policy LU-1.3. Encourage unique local retail, restaurant, and service businesses to locate within the Specific Plan area.
Policy LU-1.4. Support the intensification of commercial development, such as infill development on parking lots, in the Regional Commercial designation, provided that parking requirements continue to be met.
Policy LU-1.5. New stand-alone automobile service stations (gas stations) are not permitted within the PA-1 Plan Area. Legal pre-existing service stations within the PA-1 Plan Area may seek expansions and/or modifications through the Conditional Use Permit process.
Policy LU-1.5. Allow the development and operation of a regional destination resort hotel and conference center on approximately 45 acres of land designated ECLI within PA-1.
Goal LU-2. Provide for a Comprehensive Mix of
Transit-Supportive Land Uses.
Policy LU-2.1. Encourage land uses at intensities and densities to support future transit improvements and ridership.
Policy LU-2.2. Support multiple-level transit-oriented development in the project area by encouraging a suitably intense mixture of uses.
Policy LU-2.3. Allow for flexibility in the final location of the Transit Station Overlay. The total area within PA-1 allocated for Transit Station uses shall be approximately 20 acres 13.5 acres, consisting of approximately 10 acres on both the west and east sides of SR 4, in the northeast corner ofvery close proximity to the intersection of the MokeolumneMokolumne Trail and SR 4.
Policy LU-2.4: If a local-serving public school district determines that there is a suitable site for a new school within the PA-1 Specific Plan Area, encourage property owners to work collaboratively with the District to facilitate a land sale for the purposes of building a public school, if feasible.
Policy LU-2.5: Encourage property owners within PA-1 to sell their land to a local school district for the development of a new public school site in Brentwood. If a parcel in PA-1 designated for urban uses (residential or non-residential) is ultimately developed as a public school, then the PA-1
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Land Use Map may be revised to ensure no net loss of residential or jobsgenerating land use acreage.
Goal LU-3. Develop a Vibrant Mixed-Use, TransitOriented Environment by Encouraging Activity Along Streetscapes and in Public Spaces.
Policy LU-3.1. Require activity-generating ground floor uses, such as retail stores, restaurants, and coffee shops, along streets and public spaces, such as plazas, in the Transit Village / Mixed Use designation, and on the ground floor of any parking garages.
Policy LU-3.2. Encourage activity-generating uses at prominent intersections, adjacent to public spaces, and within proximity to the future Transit Station in the Employment Center/Light Industrial and Regional Commercial designations.
Policy LU-3.3. Create urban public spaces, such as plazas and courtyards, in the Transit Village / Mixed Use and residential designations that are bounded by activity-generating uses, such as outdoor dining, retail, seating areas, and/or recreation.
Goal LU-4. Provide a Variety of Housing Types that
Meet Residents’ Needs, Complement the Surrounding
Residential Neighborhoods, and Support the
Specific Plan Area’s Transit-Oriented Development
Pattern.
Policy LU-4.1. Encourage the development of housing for a range of income categories.
Policy LU-4.2. Utilize existing City programs and policies to encourage and facilitate the development of affordable housing within the Specific Plan area.
Policy LU-4.3. A total of 2,041 dwelling units in PA-1 was the upper limit of residential development analyzed in the Final EIR. Additional residential development within PA-1 beyond this level would require further environmental review.
Goal LU-5. Enhance Quality of Life in the Specific
Plan Area by Providing Parks, Trails, and
Recreational and Cultural Activities.
Policy LU-5.1. Expand the Specific Plan area’s system of public spaces, trails, and recreational opportunities.
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Policy LU-5.2. Establish a network of Recreational Amenities (RA) consisting of linear parks along streetscapes, trail corridors, and social gathering spaces to enhance the urban environment.
Policy LU-5.3. Meet the 5-acre per 1,000 residents park requirement outlined in the General Plan through a combination of the following:
a. Providing park land commensurate with park land
requirements within residential developments;
b. Administer park impact fees for developments earmarked to provide park improvements within PA-1;
c. Collaborate with residential project developers to identify and provide fair share funding for the purchase of a public park. d. Coordinate with the local school districts to ensure that any new public school site developed within PA-1 includes jointuse provisions that ensure Brentwood residents can access and utilize open space and parks resources developed in conjunction with a new school site.
Policy LU-5.24. Require new development to provide public open spaces and pedestrian connections to the Specific Plan area’s pedestrian network.
Policy LU-5.35. Encourage enhancements to the Mokelumne Trail that connect the trail across State Route 4 and reflect the character of the surrounding development (e.g. urban design through the Transit Village / Mixed Use Designation, suburban design through the residential designations, etc.)
Policy LU-5.6. Encourage development along Sand Creek to interface with and provide a continuous open space network, including passive and active recreational uses, along the waterway.
Policy LU-5.57. Encourage the development of community gardens in the Transit Village / Mixed Use and residential designations.
Policy LU-5.78. Promote youth and cultural activities within the Specific Plan area.
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USE DEFINITIONS
RESIDENTIAL USE LISTINGS
Dwelling – Accessory or “Accessory dwelling unit” or “ADU” means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a parcel with a proposed or existing primary dwelling. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
a. An efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code; and b. A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the California Health and Safety Code.
The definition of an accessory dwelling unit is established by Brentwood Municipal Code (BMC) Section
17.100.005. In the event that BMC Section 17.100.005 is updated or revised, that revised language shall govern and dictate the definition of accessory dwelling unit.
Dwelling – Multiple-Family means a building or portion thereof designed for and/or used exclusively for residence purposes by two or more households living independently of one another to include the terms duplex, triplex, fourplex, apartment, and condominium.
Dwelling – Single-Family means an attached or detached building designed for and/or used exclusively for residence purposes by one household.
Home Occupation means a commercial or other activity conducted in a home by the resident thereof which activity is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the home as a residence and which exhibits no external evidence of the activity and will not change the residential character of the dwelling.
Live-Work Unit means a structure or portion of a structure:
1. That combines a commercial or manufacturing activity allowed in the zone with a residential living space for the owner of the commercial or manufacturing business, or the owner’s employee, and that person’s household; and
2. Where the resident owner or employee of the business is responsible for the commercial or manufacturing activity performed; and
3. Where the commercial or manufacturing activity conducted takes place subject to a valid business license associated with the premises.
Supportive Housing means housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to on-site or off-site services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving their health status, and maximizing their ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Supportive housing is considered a residential use and is subject only to the restrictions and standards that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type (e.g., single-family residence(s) or multifamily development) in the same designation. Examples of supportive housing include single site apartment buildings and/or townhouses owned by nonprofit landlords, subsidized units within market rate apartment complexes, and apartments leased from private landlords using a rental subsidy.
Transitional Housing means temporary housing for the certain segments of the homeless population, including working homeless making insufficient wages who have trouble affording long-term housing, and
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is set up to transition their residents into permanent, affordable housing. It is not in an emergency homeless shelter but usually a room or apartment in a residence with support services.
HUMAN SERVICES USE LISTINGS
Day Care Center, Adults means a facility of any capacity that provides care and other services in a group setting to adults during a portion of the day.
Day Care Center, Children means a facility of any capacity that provides care and other services in a group setting during a portion of the day for children and licensed as such by the state of California.
Helipad means a landing area or platform for helicopters and powered lift aircraft. While helicopters and powered lift aircraft are able to operate on a variety of relatively flat surfaces, a fabricated helipad provides a clearly marked hard surface away from obstacles where such aircraft can land safely.
Medical Services – Ambulance Service means emergency medical care and transportation, including incidental storage and maintenance of vehicles.
Medical Services – Extended Care means residential facilities providing nursing and health-related care as a primary use with inpatient beds, such as board and care homes, convalescent and rest homes, extended care facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. Long-term personal care facilities that do not emphasize medical treatment are included under “Residential Care Facility, Large or Small.” Medical Services – General means facilities primarily engaged in providing outpatient medical, mental health, surgical, and other personal health services, but which are separate from hospitals, including medical and dental laboratories, medical, dental and psychiatric offices, outpatient care facilities, and other allied health services. Counseling services by other than medical doctors or psychiatrists are included under “Offices – Business or Professional.”
Medical Services – Hospitals means hospitals and similar facilities engaged primarily in providing diagnostic services and extensive medical treatment, including surgical and other hospital services. These establishments have an organized medical staff, inpatient beds, and equipment and facilities to provide complete health care. May include on-site accessory clinics and laboratories, accessory retail uses (see the separate definition of “Retail – Accessory”), and emergency heliports.
Residential Care Facility – Large means, consistent with the definitions of state law, a home that provides 24-hour nonmedical care for more than six persons 18 years of age or older, or emancipated minors, with chronic, life-threatening illness in need of personal services, protection, supervision, assistance, guidance, or training essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual. This classification includes, but is not limited to, rest homes, residential care facilities for the elderly, adult residential facilities, wards of the juvenile court, and other facilities licensed by the state of California.
Convalescent homes, nursing homes, and similar facilities providing medical care are included under the definition of “Medical Services – Extended Care.”
Residential Care Facility – Small means, consistent with the definitions of state law, a home that provides 24-hour nonmedical care for six or fewer persons 18 years of age or older, or emancipated minors, with chronic, life-threatening illness in need of personal services, protection, supervision, assistance, guidance, or training essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual. This classification includes, but is not limited to, rest homes, residential care facilities for the elderly, adult residential facilities, wards of the juvenile court, and other facilities licensed by the state of California.
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Convalescent homes, nursing homes, and similar facilities providing medical care are included under the definition of “Medical services – Extended Care.”
URBAN AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL-RELATED USE LISTINGS
Community Garden means a site used for growing plants for food, fiber, herbs, or flowers, which is shared and maintained by city residents.
Domestic Animal Keeping - See BMC 17.670 et seq.
Kennel means a facility that provides boarding of animals as the primary use of the facility. May also include day-time boarding and activity for animals (e.g., “doggie day care”) and ancillary grooming facilities.
Market Garden means the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, fiber, nuts, seeds in an urban location (unlike traditional agricultural uses that occur in rural areas) that involves the sale or donation of its produce to the public.
Private Garden means a private food-producing garden located in the front, side, or rear yard, courtyard, balcony, fence, wall, window sill or basement that is accessory to the primary use of a site. This definition does not include incidental fruit and vegetable plants as part of an ornamental garden for individual, rather than resale, use.
Urban Agriculture Stand means a temporary produce stand that is accessory to a Market Garden.
Veterinary Clinic means a veterinary facility that is primarily enclosed, containing only enough cage arrangements as necessary to provide services for domestic and exotic animals requiring acute medical or surgical care with accessory outdoor use that provides long-term medical care. Grooming of animals is allowed only if accessory to the facility use.
INSTITUTIONAL USE LISTINGS
Churches and Religious Institutions means facilities operated by religious organizations for worship or the promotion of religious activities (e.g., churches, mosques, synagogues, temples) and accessory uses on the same site (e.g., living quarters for ministers and staff, child day care facilities which were authorized in conjunction with the primary use). Other establishments maintained by religious organizations, such as fulltime educational institutions, hospitals, and other potentially related operations (e.g., recreational camp), are classified according to their respective activities.
College Campus means any public or privately-owned college or university, including medical schools, law schools, and other institution of higher education, including dorms, offices, facility maintenance yards, and similar supportive functions pursuant to the California Education Code.
Conference Center means an assembly facility within a structure which is devoted exclusively to public assembly for the purpose of meetings and conferences where such a facility can be subdivided into multi conference or meeting areas.
Cultural Institutions means public or quasi-public facilities including aquariums, arboretums, art exhibitions, botanical gardens, historic sites and exhibits, libraries, museums, and planetariums, which are generally noncommercial in nature.
Farmers’ Market means a periodic or weekly event where fresh produce, flowers, crafts, and other items are sold by independent vendors. Typically held outside.
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Indoor Fitness and Sports Facility means predominantly participant sports and health activities conducted entirely within an enclosed building. Typical uses include ice/roller skating rinks, indoor racquetball courts, indoor climbing facilities, soccer areas, athletic clubs, and health clubs. This use does not include special studios not a part of an athletic or health club (e.g., karate studio, dance studio, etc.).
Indoor Recreational/Entertainment Facilities means establishments providing indoor amusement, entertainment, and recreation for a fee or admission charge (e.g., ball rooms and dance halls, billiard parlors, bowling alleys, and electronic game arcades).
Outdoor Recreation/Entertainment Facilities means facilities for various outdoor participant sports and types of recreation that charge a fee or admission charge (e.g., amphitheaters, amusement and theme parks, golf driving ranges, health and athletic clubs with outdoor facilities, miniature golf courses, skateboard parks, stadiums and coliseums, swim and tennis clubs, water slides, zoos).
Parks and Plazas means public parks including playgrounds and athletic fields/courts and public plazas and outdoor gathering places for community use. If privately owned and restricted to the public (e.g., require payment of fee), the same facilities are included under the definition of “Outdoor Recreation/Entertainment Facilities.”
Private Educational Facilities means any privately owned and operated elementary school, middle school, secondary school, high school, or other institution providing academic instruction for students from kindergarten through twelfth (12th) grade pursuant to the California Education Code.
Public School Facilities means any publicly owned and operated elementary school, middle school, secondary school, high school, or other institution providing academic instruction for students from kindergarten through twelfth (12th) grade pursuant to the California Education Code.
Public Safety Facilities means a facility operated by public agencies including fire stations, other fire prevention and firefighting facilities, and police and sheriff substations and headquarters, including interim incarceration facilities.
Social, Fraternal, and Recreational Clubs means an establishment of a private not-for-profit organization, including fraternal organizations, which provides social, physical, recreational, educational or benevolent services. Such establishment shall not be operated for the purpose of carrying on a trade or business, and no part of the net earnings shall inure to the benefit of any member of such organization or any other individuals, although regular employees may be paid reasonable compensation for services rendered.
Theaters and Auditoriums means indoor facilities for public assembly and group entertainment, other than sporting events (e.g., civic theaters, facilities for “live” theater and concerts, exhibition and convention halls, motion picture theaters, auditoriums). Does not include outdoor theaters, concert and similar entertainment facilities, and indoor and outdoor facilities for sporting events; see “Outdoor Recreation/Entertainment Facilities.”
UTILITY, TRANSPORTATION, AND COMMUNICATION USE LISTINGS Broadcasting and Recording Studio means commercial and public communications uses including radio and television broadcasting and receiving stations and studios, with facilities entirely within buildings. Does not include transmission and receiving apparatus such as antennas and towers, which are under the definition of “Telecommunication facility.”
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Bus and Transit Shelter means a small structure designed for the protection and convenience of waiting transit passengers and that has a roof and usually two or three sides.
Park and Ride Facility means a designated area where a vehicle may be left in order to carpool with other commuters or to ride public transit.
Parking Facility means a parking lot or parking structure used for parking motor vehicles where the facility is the primary use of the site. Parking structures and lots that are developed in conjunction with another primary use of the site to satisfy the on-site parking requirements for the development are not included in this definition.
Transit Facility means maintenance and service centers for the vehicles operated in a mass transportation system. Includes buses, taxis, railways, etc.
Utility Facilities and Infrastructure includes the following:
1. Fixed-base structures and facilities serving as junction points for transferring utility services from one transmission voltage to another or to local distribution and service voltages. These uses include any of the following facilities that are not exempted from land use permit requirements by Government Code Section 53091: electrical substations and switching stations, natural gas regulating and distribution facilities, public water system wells, treatment plants and storage, telephone switching facilities, wastewater treatment plants, settling ponds and disposal fields.
These uses do not include office or customer service centers (classified in “Offices - Accessory”) or equipment and material storage yards.
2. Pipelines for potable water, reclaimed water, natural gas, and sewage collection and disposal, and facilities for the transmission of electrical energy for sale, including transmission lines for a public utility company. Also includes telephone, telegraph, cable television, and other communications transmission facilities utilizing direct physical conduits.
Wireless Telecommunication Facility means the site, structures, equipment and appurtenances used to transmit, receive, distribute, provide, or offer wireless telecommunications services. This includes but is not limited to antennas, poles, towers, cables, wires, conduits, ducts, pedestals, vaults, buildings, electronics and switching equipment.
COMMERCIAL USE LISTINGS
Adult Oriented Business means any business establishment or concern which, as a regular and substantial course of conduct, operates as an adult arcade, adult bookstore, adult cabaret, adult dance studio, adult hotel/motel, adult modeling studio, adult theater; any business establishment or concern which, as a regular and substantial course of conduct, sells or distributes or offers for sale or distribution sexually oriented merchandise or sexually oriented material; or any other business establishment or concern which, as a regular and substantial course of conduct, offers to its patrons products, merchandise, services, or entertainment characterized by an emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. “Adult-oriented business” does not include those uses or activities, the regulation of which is preempted by state law.
Animal Sales and Grooming means retail sales of domestic and exotic animals, bathing and trimming services, and boarding of said animals for a maximum period of 72 hours, conducted entirely within an enclosed building with no outdoor use.
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Business Support Services means establishments primarily within buildings, providing other businesses with services such as maintenance, repair and service, testing, rental, etc. Support services include, but are not limited to:
1. Equipment repair services (except vehicle repair; see “Vehicle services”);
2. Commercial art and design (production);
3. Computer-related services (rental, repair);
4. Copying, quick printing, and blueprinting services (other than those defined as “Printing and publishing”);
5. Equipment rental businesses within buildings (rental yards are “storage yards”);
6. Film processing laboratories;
7. Heavy equipment repair services where repair occurs on the client site;
8. Janitorial services;
9. Mail advertising services (reproduction and shipping);
10. Mailbox services;
11. Outdoor advertising services; and
12. Photocopying and photofinishing.
Call Center means an office equipped to handle a large volume of calls, especially for taking orders or servicing customers.
Card and Gaming Room means a gambling establishment that offer card games for play by the public.
Check Cashing Business means an establishment that, for compensation, engages in the business of cashing checks, warrants, drafts, money orders, title cashing, or other commercial paper serving a similar purpose.
Also includes establishments primarily engaged in cashing payroll or personal checks for a fee or advancing funds on future checks. This classification does not include a state or federally chartered bank, savings association, credit union or similar financial institution (see “Financial Institutions”).
Commercial Lodging – Bed and Breakfast Inn means a residential structure with one family in permanent residence with up to five bedrooms rented for overnight lodging, where meals may be provided subject to applicable health department regulations. A bed and breakfast inn with more than five guest rooms is considered a hotel or motel and is included under the definition of “Hotels and motels.” Commercial Lodging – Hotels and Motels means facilities with guest rooms or suites, provided without kitchen facilities, rented to the general public for transient lodging (less than 30 days). Hotels provide access to most guest rooms from an interior walkway and typically include a variety of services in addition to lodging; for example, restaurants, meeting facilities, personal services, etc. Motels provide access to most guest rooms from an exterior walkway. Also includes accessory guest facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, indoor athletic facilities, accessory retail uses, etc.
Commercial Lodging – Hotels and Motels, Extended Stay means facilities with guest rooms or suites, provided with kitchen facilities, rented to the general public for transient lodging (less than 30 days) or for longer periods of time. Hotels provide access to most guest rooms from an interior walkway and typically include a variety of services in addition to lodging; for example, restaurants, meeting facilities, personal services, etc. Motels are prohibited and provide access to most guest rooms from an exterior walkway. Also includes accessory guest facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, indoor athletic facilities, accessory retail uses, etc.
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Commercial Lodging – Short-Term Rentals means any lodging unit that is occupied or intended or designed to be occupied on a short-term basis other than a hotel, motel, or bed-and-breakfast inn.
Drive-In and Drive-Thru Facilities means facilities where food or other products may be purchased by motorists without leaving their vehicles. These facilities include fast-food restaurants, drive-through coffee, dairy products, photo stores, etc.
Eating and Drinking Establishments – Bars and Nightclubs means any bar, cocktail lounge, discotheque, or similar establishment, which may also provide live entertainment (e.g., music and/or dancing, comedy) in conjunction with alcoholic beverage sales. These facilities do not include bars that are part of a larger restaurant. Includes bars, taverns, pubs, and similar establishments where any food service is subordinate to the sale of alcoholic beverages. Bars and nightclubs may include outdoor food and beverage areas.
Eating and Drinking Establishments – Restaurant means a retail business selling food and beverages prepared and/or served on the site, for on- or off-premises consumption. Includes eating establishments where customers are served from a walk-up ordering counter for either on- or off-premises consumption and establishments where most customers are served food at tables for on-premises consumption, but may include providing food for take-out. May include the subordinate sale of alcoholic beverages for onpremises consumption. Also includes coffee houses and accessory cafeterias as part of office and industrial uses.
Eating and Drinking Establishments – Off-Site Tasting Room means a facility allowing beer, wine, or spirits tasting with on-site and off-site retail sales directly to the public (or shipped). The tasting room facility must be directly affiliated with a minimum of one brewery, winery, or distillery, meeting all applicable requirements of state and federal licensure. The tasting room may be operated as a standalone retail use.
Food preparation is not permitted. Pre-packaged foods may be sold on premises. Patrons may carry food on site for personal consumption. Tasting rooms must comply with the retail hours of operation of 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. On-site tasting rooms are included as an accessory use in “Artisanal and specialty manufacture, display and sales” or “Brewery, Distillery, Winery.” Any facilities not operating with these standards are considered “Eat and Drinking Establishments – Bars and Nightclubs.” Financial Institutions means banks, savings and loans, and similar businesses which offer a wide range of services including the deposit and withdrawal of money, loans, and other financial transactions. Check cashing services, pawnshops, automatic teller machines and other similar uses which conduct limited types of financial transactions are not defined as financial institutions.
Food and Beverage Stores – Convenience Store means easy-access retail stores of 5,000 square feet or less in gross floor area, which carry a range of merchandise oriented to convenience and travelers’ shopping needs. These stores may be part of a service station or an independent facility. Also see “Food and Beverage Stores – Neighborhood Market” and “Food and Beverage Stores – Grocery Store” for larger stores or stores oriented toward the daily shopping needs of residents.
Food and Beverage Stores – Grocery Store means a retail business of more than 15,000 square feet in size, where the majority of the floor area open to the public is occupied by food products packaged for preparation and consumption away from the site of the store. These full-service businesses do not typically have limited hours of operation. See separate but related listings for “Food and Beverage Store – Neighborhood market” and “Food and Beverage – Convenience store.”
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Food and Beverage Stores – Liquor Store means a retail establishment which has fifty (50%) percent or more of the shelving or gross floor area devoted to the public display and sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption.
Food and Beverage Stores – Neighborhood Market means a pedestrian-oriented grocery/specialty market store offering food products packaged for preparation and consumption away from the site of the store and oriented to the daily shopping needs of surrounding residential areas. Neighborhood markets are more than 5,000 square feet and less than 15,000 square feet in size and operate less than 18 hours per day. For larger stores, see “Food and Beverage Store – Grocery Store.” Neighborhood markets may include deli or beverage tasting facilities that are ancillary to the market/grocery portion of the use.
Garden Centers and Retail/Wholesale Nurseries means establishments providing for the cultivation and sale of ornamental trees, shrubs, and plants, including the sale of garden and landscape materials (packaged and/or bulk sale of unpackaged materials) and equipment.
Mortuaries and Funeral Homes means funeral homes and parlors, where the deceased are prepared for burial or cremation and funeral services may be conducted.
Offices - Accessory means offices that are incidental and accessory to another business or sales activity that is the primary use (part of the same tenant space or integrated development). The qualification criteria for this definition is that the floor area of the accessory office use shall not exceed 50 percent of the total net habitable or leasable floor area of the tenant space for a single-use development or the combined floor area of an integrated development for a mixed-use project.
Offices - Building Trade Contractors means the business offices of a contractor whose principal business is in connection with any structure built, being built, or to be built (general contractors, etc.).
Offices - Business and Professional means offices of administrative businesses providing direct services to consumers (e.g., insurance companies, utility companies), government agency and service facilities (e.g., post office, civic center), professional offices (e.g., accounting, attorneys, employment, public relations), and offices engaged in the production of intellectual property (e.g., advertising, architectural, computer programming, photography studios). This use does not include medical offices (see “Medical Services – General”) or offices that are incidental and accessory to another business or sales activity that is the primary use (see “Offices – Accessory”). Outdoor storage of materials is prohibited.
Personal Services means establishments providing nonmedical services as a primary use, including, but not limited to, barber and beauty shops, clothing rental, dry cleaning pick-up stores with limited equipment, home electronics and small appliance repair, laundromats (self-service laundries), shoe repair shops, and tailors. These uses may also include accessory retail sales of products related to the services provided, spas and hot tubs for rent, and tanning salons.
Retail – Accessory means the retail sales of various products (including food service) in a store or similar facility that is located within a health care, hotel, office, or industrial complex. These uses include but are not limited to pharmacies, gift shops, and food service establishments within hospitals, and convenience stores and food service establishments within hotel, office, and industrial complexes. This use category also includes retail associated with industrial uses for the products sold, distributed, or manufactured on site.
Retail – General means stores and shops selling multiple lines of merchandise. These stores and lines of merchandise include but are not limited to art galleries, bakeries (all production in support of on-site sales), clothing and accessories, collectibles, department stores, drug and discount stores, dry goods, fabrics and
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sewing supplies, florists and houseplant stores (indoor sales only; outdoor sales are plant nurseries and included in the definition of “Garden Centers and Retail/Wholesale Nurseries”), furniture, home furnishings and equipment, general stores, gift shops, hardware, hobby materials, musical instruments, parts and accessories, newsstands, pet supplies, specialty shops, sporting goods and equipment, stationery, and variety stores.
Retail – General, Large Format means stores that are one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) square feet or larger with less than ten (10%) percent of the total sales floor area dedicated to nontaxable goods.
Specialized Retail – Artisan Shop means retail stores selling art, glass, ceramics, jewelry, and other handcrafted items, where the facility includes an area for the crafting of the items being sold.
Specialized Retail – Building Material Stores and Yards means retail establishments selling lumber and other large building materials, where most display and sales occur indoors. Includes stores selling to the general public, even if contractor sales account for a major proportion of total sales. Includes incidental retail readymix concrete operations, except where excluded by a specific zoning district. Establishments primarily selling electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning equipment and supplies are classified in “Wholesale and Distribution.” Hardware stores are listed in the definition of “Retail – General,” even if they sell some building materials. Also see “Home improvement supplies” for smaller specialty stores.
Specialized Retail – Consignment Store means an exclusively indoor retail establishment whose primary service is to receive a new or used retail product from a second party who entrusts the establishment to reimburse the second party, or trustee, upon the sale of the consigned retail product.
Specialized Retail – Equipment Sales and Rentals means service establishments with outdoor storage/rental yards, which may offer a wide variety of materials and equipment for rental (e.g., construction equipment).
Specialized Retail – Furniture, Furnishings, and Appliance Stores means stores engaged primarily in selling the following products and related services, including incidental repair services: draperies, floor coverings, furniture, glass and chinaware, home appliances, home furnishings, home sound systems, interior decorating materials and services, large musical instruments, lawn furniture, moveable spas and hot tubs, office furniture, other household electrical and gas appliances, outdoor furniture, refrigerators, stoves, and televisions.
Specialized Retail – Pawn Shop means any room, store, building, or other place in which the business of pawn brokering, or the business of lending money upon personal property, pawns or pledges, or the business of purchasing articles from vendors or their assignees at prices agreed upon at or before the time of such purchase, is engaged in, carried on, or conducted.
Specialized Retail – Smoke Shop means an establishment selling smoking, drug, and/or traditional or electronic tobacco paraphernalia or products where 15 percent or more of the total floor or shelf area is devoted to selling tobacco products. Limited sales of tobacco products that commonly occur within convenience stores or service stations are not included in this definition. Smoking shall be prohibited within all smoke shops, unless the establishment has been formally permitted to operate a private smokers’ lounge under applicable state and local laws.
Specialized Retail – Thrift Store means a retail establishment selling secondhand goods donated by members of the public.
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Tattoo Parlor means an establishment that engages in the business of tattooing and/or branding human beings.
AUTOMOBILE-RELATED USE LISTINGS
Auto and Vehicle Sales Showroom means retail establishments offering auto and vehicle showroom services in an indoor setting. May also include minor repair shops and the sales of parts and accessories, incidental to vehicle showroom. It does not include the sale of auto parts/accessories separate from a vehicle dealership (see “Auto Parts Sales”), bicycle and moped sales (see “Retail – General”), tire recapping establishments (see “Vehicle Services – Major”), or “Service Station,” all of which are separately defined.
Auto Parts Sales means stores that sell new automobile parts, tires, and accessories. May also include minor parts installation (see “Vehicle services – Minor”). Does not include tire recapping establishments, which are found under “Vehicle services – major” or businesses dealing exclusively in used parts.
Car Washing and Detailing means permanent, drive-through, self-service, and/or attended car washing establishments, including fully mechanized facilities. May include detailing services. Temporary car washes (e.g., fundraising activities generally conducted at a service station or other automotive-related business, where volunteers wash vehicles by hand, and the duration of the event is limited to one day) are not part of this use classification.
Ride Share Services means a company or service that, via websites and mobile apps, matches passengers with drivers of private vehicles for hire that, unlike taxicabs, cannot legally be hailed from the street. This may also be referred to as a transportation network company (TNC) or ride-hailing service. Common examples include, but are not limited to, Uber and Lyft.
Service Station- Stand Alone means a retail business selling gasoline or other motor vehicle fuels as the primary onsite activity, and not attached to or otherwise part of a large-format retail establishment. Vehicle services which are incidental to fuel services are included under “Vehicle services – Minor.” Service Station- Accessory to General - Large Format Retailer means a retail business selling gasoline or other motor vehicle fuels as a secondary operation at a business whose primary operations include large format retail sales. For the purposes of this definition, Large Format Retail means stores that are fifty thousand (50,000) square feet or larger.
Vehicle Services – Major means the repair, alteration, restoration, towing, painting, cleaning (e.g., selfservice and attended car washes), or finishing of automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, and other vehicles as a primary use, including the incidental wholesale and retail sale of vehicle parts as an accessory use. This use includes major repair and body work repair facilities dealing with entire vehicles; such establishments typically provide towing, collision repair, other body work, and painting services and may also include tire recapping establishments.
Vehicle Services – Minor means minor facilities that specialize in limited aspects of repair and maintenance (e.g., muffler and radiator shops, quick-lube, smog check). Does not include repair shops that are part of a vehicle dealership on the same site or automobile dismantling yards.
INDUSTRIAL, MANUFACTURING, AND PROCESSING USE LISTINGS
Agricultural Products Processing means the act of changing an agricultural crop, subsequent to its harvest, from its natural state to the initial stage of processing of that crop in order to prepare it for market or further processing at an off-site location. Examples of this processing include nut hulling and shelling, bean
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cleaning, corn shelling and sorting, grape sorting and crushing, primary processing of fruits to juice and initial storage of the juice, without fermentation, cleaning and packing of fruits.
Artisanal and Specialty Manufacture, Display, and Sales means the manufacture, display, and sales of specialty food and goods requiring the transformation of raw materials into products that may be edible, useful, or decorative. Outdoor display, sales and consumption on premises may be included subject to zoning and accessibility requirements, and any other state or local regulations such as, but not limited to, the California Uniform Food Facilities Law (CURFFL). This listing includes craft breweries, small scale winery production facilities, and craft distilleries. Such facilities manufacture alcoholic beverages with an annual production of less than 15,000 barrels of beer or 15,000 gallons of wine or spirits respectively. Incidental to the manufacturing process, a tasting area not to exceed 50 percent of the floor area is allowed. Tasting rooms must comply with retail hours of operation from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tasting shall follow all guidelines established and enforced by Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). All manufacturing activities occur within a completely enclosed building or in an outdoor work area screened from view. Off-site sales of alcoholic beverages are allowed at this facility consistent with regulations of ABC licensure. Prior to occupancy, all craft breweries, wineries, or distilleries shall provide evidence of acquisition of all required state and federal permits. See also “Tasting room, off-site.” Breweries, Distilleries, and Wineries means a facility where specific alcoholic beverages are manufactured, with an annual production of 15,000 barrels or more of beer or 15,000 gallons or more of wine or spirits.
Incidental to the manufacturing process, a tasting area not to exceed 50 percent of the floor area is allowed.
Tasting rooms must comply with retail hours of operation from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tasting shall follow all guidelines established and enforced by Alcoholic Beverage Control. All manufacturing activities occur within a completely enclosed building or in an outdoor work area screened from view. Off-site sales of alcoholic beverages are allowed at this facility consistent with regulations of ABC licensure. Prior to occupancy, all breweries, wineries, or distilleries shall provide evidence of acquisition of all required state and federal permits.
Freight Yard/Truck Terminal means transportation establishments furnishing services incidental to air, motor freight, and rail transportation including freight forwarding services, freight terminal facilities, joint terminal and service facilities, packing, crating, inspection, and weighing services, postal service bulk mailing distribution centers, transportation arrangement services, truck repair, truck terminals, and trucking facilities including transfer and storage.
Manufacturing – Major means manufacturing, fabrication, processing, and assembly of materials in a raw form. Uses in this category typically create greater than usual amounts of smoke, gas, odor, dust, sound, or other objectionable influences that might be obnoxious to persons on an adjacent site. Uses include but are not limited to batch plants, rendering plants, aggregate processing facilities, plastics and rubber products manufacturing, chemical product manufacturing, lumber and wood product manufacturing, petroleum refining, and pulp and pulp product industries.
Manufacturing – Minor means manufacturing, fabrication, processing, and assembly of materials from parts that are already in processed form and that, in their maintenance, assembly, manufacture, or plant operation, do not create excessive amounts of smoke, gas, odor, dust, sound, or other objectionable influences that might be obnoxious to persons conducting business on-site or on an adjacent site. Uses include but are not limited to cabinetry and furniture manufacturing, food and beverage manufacturing,
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machinery assembly, paper product manufacturing, product assembly and distribution, and vehicle and boat assembly.
Manufacturing – Small Scale means establishments manufacturing and/or assembling small products primarily by hand, including but not limited to jewelry, pottery and other ceramics, as well as small glass and metal art and craft products.
Printing and Publishing means establishments engaged in printing by letterpress, lithography, gravure, screen, offset, or electrostatic (xerographic) copying; and other establishments serving the printing trade including bookbinding, typesetting, engraving, photoengraving, and electrotyping. This use also includes establishments that publish newspapers, books and periodicals; establishments manufacturing business forms and binding devices. Does not include “quick printing” services or desktop publishing which are included in “Business Support Services.”
Recycling Facility – Collection means a recycling facility used for the acceptance by donation, redemption, or purchase of recyclable materials from the public that does not occupy more than 500 square feet. This classification may include a mobile unit, kiosk-type units that may include permanent structures, and unattended containers placed for the donation of recyclable materials. This also includes so-called “reverse vending machines,” an automated mechanical device that accepts one or more types of empty beverage containers including, but not limited to, aluminum cans, glass bottles and plastic bottles, and issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip with value of not less than the container’s redemption value as determined by the state.
Research and Development means indoor facilities for scientific research, and the design, development, and testing of electrical, electronic, magnetic, optical, and mechanical components in advance of product manufacturing, that are not associated with a manufacturing facility on the same site. Includes but is not limited to chemical and biotechnology research and development. Does not include computer software companies (see “Offices – Business and Professional”), soils and other materials testing laboratories (see “Business Support Services”), or medical laboratories (see “Medical Services – General”). Does not include medical or recreational marijuana (cannabis) research facilities.
Storage – Warehouse means a facility for the storage of furniture, household goods, or other commercial goods of any nature. Includes cold storage. Does not include warehouse, storage, or mini-storage facilities offered for rent or lease to the general public (see “Storage, Self-Service (Personal)”) or warehouse facilities in which the primary purpose of storage is for wholesaling and distribution (see “Wholesale and Distribution”).
Storage – Yard means the storage of various materials outside of a structure other than fencing, either as an accessory or principal use.
Wholesale and Distribution means a building or premises in which the primary purpose is to store, receive, ship, or wholesale goods, merchandise or equipment for eventual distribution and may include office and maintenance areas. A warehouse or distribution center includes 3 or more loading bays, or is expected to have more than 150 truck trips per day. For the purpose of these Guidelines, a warehouse and distribution center is not intended to include warehouse stores that sell retail goods, merchandise or equipment, or storage and mini-storage facilities that are offered for rent or lease to the general public. Wholesale and distribution may also be known as “Fulfillment and/or Logistics.”
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GENERAL DEFINITIONS
Bike Box refers to a designated area at the head of a traffic lane at a signalized intersection that provides bicyclists with a safe and visible way to get ahead of queuing traffic during the red signal phase.
Bike Share Program refers to a service that provides users with the ability to pick up a bicycle at any selfserve bike-station, typically for a rental fee, and return it to any other bike station located within the system's service area. Bike share programs differ from traditional bicycle rental services in that they are typically used for short, spontaneous trips that are often combined with other transportation modes (e.g. transit).
Bollard refers to a sturdy, short, vertical post that is installed, typically in combination with other bollards, to define pedestrian spaces and control road traffic.
Bulbout refers to a raised curb extension that narrow the travel lane at intersections or midblock locations and reduces the curb radii at intersections. The device increases pedestrian safety and comfort by reducing the street crossing distance and vehicle speeds, and by making pedestrians approaching street crossing more visible to drivers.
Building Frontage refers to the requirement that some portion of a project’s primary building’s (or buildings’) front and street side yard facades be placed along the corresponding property lines to ensure that the building(s) frame the adjoining street and/or pedestrian spaces, creating a pedestrian-scaled urban form.
Building Separation refers to the separation of multiple buildings on a single parcel to achieve pedestrianscaled streets (paseos) and public spaces on larger parcels that feature consolidated development.
Building Height is measured as the vertical distance from the natural grade of the site to an imaginary plane located at the allowed number of feet above and parallel to the grade. Building heights convey the intensity and scale of structures and impact the feeling of enclosure within the streetscape.
Chicanes refers to a series of curb extensions, typically landscaped, that alternate from one side of the street to the other, forming S-shaped curves that require vehicles to slow down.
Circulation System, Conceptual refers to the roadways that will be constructed by private development to provide motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians with access from the primary circulation system’s roadways and the existing roadways that boarder the Specific Plan area to individual parcels and sites. It is anticipated that the system will be constructed incrementally overtime as development occurs.
Circulation System, Primary refers to the arterial- and collector-level roadways that will be constructed by the City to provide motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians with access into greenfield portions of the Specific Plan area.
Dark Sky is the practice of limiting night-time lighting, or light pollution, to make stars more visible at night, reduce the effects of unnatural lighting on the environment, and cut down on energy usage.
Density refers to the intensity of residential development. It is obtained by dividing the number of dwelling units on a parcel or within a project by the gross acreage.
Encroachment is where a portion of a building extends beyond the required setbacks. Encroachments can occur within and in some cases in the public right-of-way beyond a parcel’s property lines.
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Energy Dissipater refers to a device that is designed to protect downstream areas from erosion by reducing the velocity of flow to acceptable limits.
Fenestration refers to the arrangement of openings, comprising of doors and windows, on the walls of a building.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)refers to the intensity of non-residential development. FAR expresses the relationship between the amount of useable floor area permitted in a building (or buildings) and the area of the lot on which the building stands. It is obtained by dividing the gross floor area of a building by the total area of the lot. FAR is usually expressed as a decimal fraction (for example, 0.5 or 2.0).
Ground Floor Façade Transparency refers to the arrangement of fenestration on ground floor building elevations facing streets and public spaces, expressed as a percentage of the elevation’s area, to achieve a “storefront” design that provides visual access through the building and activates the surrounding streetscape.
Ground Floor Tenant Depth refers to the tenant space depth required to achieve desirable retail, restaurant, and commercial spaces that support vertical mixed-use development. The standard is measured as the horizontal distance from the front of the space, usually coinciding with an elevation that faces a street or public space, to the rear of the space.
Infrastructure System, Conceptual refers to the utility infrastructure, including water and wastewater pipes, stormwater facilities, and gas lines, that will be installed within the conceptual circulation system’s roadway rights-of-way.
Infrastructure System, Primary refers to the utility infrastructure, including water and wastewater pipes, stormwater facilities, and gas lines, that will be installed within the primary circulation system’s roadway rights-of-way.
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) refers to an advanced application which, without embodying intelligence as such, aims to provide innovative services relating to different modes of transport and traffic management and enable various users to be better informed and make safer, more coordinated, and 'smarter' use of transport networks.
Low Impact Development refers to site planning and design that manages stormwater runoff as part of green infrastructure.
Modified Grid System: A layout of streets that are curved slightly to produce the illusion of varied setbacks while maintaining the integrated grid pattern. This form of street layout also narrows the line-of-sight for drivers and encourages them to slow down.
Parklet refers to a sidewalk extension that provides more space and amenities for people using the street.
Usually parklets are installed on parking lanes and use several parking spaces. Parklets typically extend out from the sidewalk at the level of the sidewalk to the width of the adjacent parking space.
Passive Ventilation is a natural ventilation system that makes use of natural forces, such as wind and thermal buoyancy, to circulate air to and from indoor spaces
Pedestrian Scale refers to the use of human proportioned architectural features and site design elements clearly oriented to pedestrian activity. Such elements are typically smaller in scale and more proportional
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to the human body, rather than monumental or large scale, and include surface texture and patterns, lighting, colors, materials, and architectural details.
Projections refer to portion of a building that may extend above the maximum building height.
Setback refer to the mandatory distance from the property line that the wall of a building must be constructed. Setbacks directly impact the character and activity along the adjacent sidewalk. A consistent front setback is desirable in pedestrian-oriented environments. Rear and side setbacks vary according to land use district.
Solar Orientation refers to siting and orientation of a building and the positioning of its windows, rooflines, and other architectural elements to take advantage of passive and active solar strategies. Passive solar strategies use energy from the sun to heat and illuminate buildings. Building orientation and building materials also facilitate temperature moderation and natural daylighting. Active solar systems use solar collectors and additional electricity to power pumps or fans to distribute the sun's energy.
Stepback refers to the receding of a building’s upper story facades from its lower story facades. The concept reduces the perceived height of multiple story buildings, creating a more intimate, pedestrian-scaled development pattern, provides opportunities for balconies, and limits the presence of wind corridors.
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USE DEFINITIONS
RESIDENTIAL USE LISTINGS
Dwelling – Accessory means or “Accessory dwelling unit” or “ADU” means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a parcel with a proposed or existing primary dwelling. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
a. An efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code; and b. A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the California Health and Safety Code. an additional dwelling unit constructed or adapted within, onto or detached from an existing dwelling unit on a single-family residential lot. A secondary housing unit must have complete independent living facilities for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation, and be developed in accordance with The definition of an accessory dwelling unit is established by Brentwood Municipal Code (BMC) Section 17.100.005. In the event that BMC Section 17.100.005 is updated or revised, that revised language shall govern and dictate the definition of accessory dwelling unit.
Dwelling – Multiple-Family means a building or portion thereof designed for and/or used exclusively for residence purposes by two or more families households living independently of one another to include the terms duplex, triplex, fourplex, apartment, and condominium.
Dwelling – Single-Family means an attached or detached building designed for and/or used exclusively for residence purposes by one familyhousehold.
Home Occupation means a commercial or other activity conducted in a home by the resident thereof which activity is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the home as a residence and which exhibits no external evidence of the activity and will not change the residential character of the dwelling.
Live-Work Unit means a structure or portion of a structure:
1. That combines a commercial or manufacturing activity allowed in the zone with a residential living space for the owner of the commercial or manufacturing business, or the owner’s employee, and that person’s household; and
2. Where the resident owner or employee of the business is responsible for the commercial or manufacturing activity performed; and
3. Where the commercial or manufacturing activity conducted takes place subject to a valid business license associated with the premises.
Supportive Housing means housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to on-site or off-site services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or hertheir health status, and maximizing his or her their ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Supportive housing is considered a residential use and is subject only to the restrictions and standards that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type (e.g., single-family residence(s) or multifamily development) in the same designation. Examples of supportive housing include single site apartment buildings and/or townhouses owned by nonprofit landlords, subsidized units within market rate apartment complexes, and apartments leased from private landlords using a rental subsidy.
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Transitional Housing means temporary housing for the certain segments of the homeless population, including working homeless making insufficient wages who have trouble affording long-term housing, and is set up to transition their residents into permanent, affordable housing. It is not in an emergency homeless shelter but usually a room or apartment in a residence with support services.
HUMAN SERVICES USE LISTINGS
Day Care Center, Adults means a facility of any capacity that provides care and other services in a group setting to adults during a portion of the day.
Day Care Center, Children means a facility of any capacity that provides care and other services in a group setting during a portion of the day for children and licensed as such by the state of California.
Helipad means a landing area or platform for helicopters and powered lift aircraft. While helicopters and powered lift aircraft are able to operate on a variety of relatively flat surfaces, a fabricated helipad provides a clearly marked hard surface away from obstacles where such aircraft can land safely.
Medical Services – Ambulance Service means emergency medical care and transportation, including incidental storage and maintenance of vehicles.
Medical Services – Extended Care means residential facilities providing nursing and health-related care as a primary use with inpatient beds, such as board and care homes, convalescent and rest homes, extended care facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. Long-term personal care facilities that do not emphasize medical treatment are included under “Residential Care Facility, Large or Small.” Medical Services – General means facilities primarily engaged in providing outpatient medical, mental health, surgical, and other personal health services, but which are separate from hospitals, including medical and dental laboratories, medical, dental and psychiatric offices, outpatient care facilities, and other allied health services. Counseling services by other than medical doctors or psychiatrists are included under “Offices – Business or Professional.”
Medical Services – Hospitals means hospitals and similar facilities engaged primarily in providing diagnostic services and extensive medical treatment, including surgical and other hospital services. These establishments have an organized medical staff, inpatient beds, and equipment and facilities to provide complete health care. May include on-site accessory clinics and laboratories, accessory retail uses (see the separate definition of “Retail – Accessory”), and emergency heliports.
Residential Care Facility – Large means, consistent with the definitions of state law, a home that provides 24-hour nonmedical care for more than six persons 18 years of age or older, or emancipated minors, with chronic, life-threatening illness in need of personal services, protection, supervision, assistance, guidance, or training essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual. This classification includes, but is not limited to, rest homes, residential care facilities for the elderly, adult residential facilities, wards of the juvenile court, and other facilities licensed by the state of California.
Convalescent homes, nursing homes, and similar facilities providing medical care are included under the definition of “Medical Services – Extended Care.”
Residential Care Facility – Small means, consistent with the definitions of state law, a home that provides 24-hour nonmedical care for six or fewer persons 18 years of age or older, or emancipated minors, with chronic, life-threatening illness in need of personal services, protection, supervision, assistance, guidance, or training essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual. This Formatted: Font: Not Bold
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classification includes, but is not limited to, rest homes, residential care facilities for the elderly, adult residential facilities, wards of the juvenile court, and other facilities licensed by the state of California.
Convalescent homes, nursing homes, and similar facilities providing medical care are included under the definition of “Medical services – Extended Care.”
URBAN AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL-RELATED USE LISTINGS
Community Garden means a site used for growing plants for food, fiber, herbs, or flowers, which is shared and maintained by city residents.
Domestic Animal Keeping means small animals (no larger than the largest breed of dogs) customarily kept as pets within a dwelling unit. This classification includes dogs, cats, fish, and birds (excluding large tropical birds and poultry).- See BMC 17.670 et seq.
Kennel means a facility that provides boarding of animals as the primary use of the facility. May also include day-time boarding and activity for animals (e.g., “doggie day care”) and ancillary grooming facilities.
Market Garden means the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, fiber, nuts, seeds in an urban location (unlike traditional agricultural uses that occur in rural areas) that involves the sale or donation of its produce to the public.
Private Garden means a private food-producing garden located in the front, side, or rear yard, courtyard, balcony, fence, wall, window sill or basement that is accessory to the primary use of a site. This definition does not include incidental fruit and vegetable plants as part of an ornamental garden for individual, rather than resale, use.
Urban Agriculture Stand means a temporary produce stand that is accessory to a Market Garden.
Veterinary Clinic means a veterinary facility that is primarily enclosed, containing only enough cage arrangements as necessary to provide services for domestic and exotic animals requiring acute medical or surgical care with accessory outdoor use that provides long-term medical care. Grooming of animals is allowed only if accessory to the facility use.
INSTITUTIONAL USE LISTINGS
Churches and Religious Institutions means facilities operated by religious organizations for worship or the promotion of religious activities (e.g., churches, mosques, synagogues, temples) and accessory uses on the same site (e.g., living quarters for ministers and staff, child day care facilities which were authorized in conjunction with the primary use). Other establishments maintained by religious organizations, such as fulltime educational institutions, hospitals, and other potentially related operations (e.g., recreational camp), are classified according to their respective activities.
College Campus means any public or privately-owned college or university, including medical schools, law schools, and other institution of higher education, including dorms, offices, facility maintenance yards, and similar supportive functions pursuant to the California Education Code.
Conference Center means an assembly facility within a structure which is devoted exclusively to public assembly for the purpose of meetings and conferences where such a facility can be subdivided into multi conference or meeting areas.
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Cultural Institutions means public or quasi-public facilities including aquariums, arboretums, art exhibitions, botanical gardens, historic sites and exhibits, libraries, museums, and planetariums, which are generally noncommercial in nature.
Farmers’ Market means a periodic or weekly event where fresh produce, flowers, crafts, and other items are sold by independent vendors. Typically held outside.
Indoor Fitness and Sports Facility means predominantly participant sports and health activities conducted entirely within an enclosed building. Typical uses include ice/roller skating rinks, indoor racquetball courts, indoor climbing facilities, soccer areas, athletic clubs, and health clubs. This use does not include special studios not a part of an athletic or health club (e.g., karate studio, dance studio, etc.).
Indoor Recreational/Entertainment Facilities means establishments providing indoor amusement, entertainment, and recreation for a fee or admission charge (e.g., ball rooms and dance halls, billiard parlors, bowling alleys, and electronic game arcades).
Outdoor Recreation/Entertainment Facilities means facilities for various outdoor participant sports and types of recreation that charge a fee or admission charge (e.g., amphitheaters, amusement and theme parks, golf driving ranges, health and athletic clubs with outdoor facilities, miniature golf courses, skateboard parks, stadiums and coliseums, swim and tennis clubs, water slides, zoos).
Parks and Plazas means public parks including playgrounds and athletic fields/courts and public plazas and outdoor gathering places for community use. If privately owned and restricted to the public (e.g., require payment of fee), the same facilities are included under the definition of “Outdoor Recreation/Entertainment Facilities.”
Private Educational Facilities means any privately owned and operated elementary school, middle school, secondary school, high school, or other institution providing academic instruction for students from kindergarten through twelfth (12th) grade pursuant to the California Education Code.
Public School Facilities means any publicly owned and operated elementary school, middle school, secondary school, high school, or other institution providing academic instruction for students from kindergarten through twelfth (12th) grade pursuant to the California Education Code.
Public Safety Facilities means a facility operated by public agencies including fire stations, other fire prevention and firefighting facilities, and police and sheriff substations and headquarters, including interim incarceration facilities.
Social, Fraternal, and Recreational Clubs means an establishment of a private not-for-profit organization, including fraternal organizations, which provides social, physical, recreational, educational or benevolent services. Such establishment shall not be operated for the purpose of carrying on a trade or business, and no part of the net earnings shall inure to the benefit of any member of such organization or any other individuals, although regular employees may be paid reasonable compensation for services rendered.
Theaters and Auditoriums means indoor facilities for public assembly and group entertainment, other than sporting events (e.g., civic theaters, facilities for “live” theater and concerts, exhibition and convention halls, motion picture theaters, auditoriums). Does not include outdoor theaters, concert and similar entertainment facilities, and indoor and outdoor facilities for sporting events; see “Outdoor Recreation/Entertainment Facilities.”
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UTILITY, TRANSPORTATION, AND COMMUNICATION USE LISTINGS Broadcasting and Recording Studio means commercial and public communications uses including radio and television broadcasting and receiving stations and studios, with facilities entirely within buildings. Does not include transmission and receiving apparatus such as antennas and towers, which are under the definition of “Telecommunication facility.”
Bus and Transit Shelter means a small structure designed for the protection and convenience of waiting transit passengers and that has a roof and usually two or three sides.
Park and Ride Facility means a designated area where a vehicle may be left in order to carpool with other commuters or to ride public transit.
Parking Facility means a parking lot or parking structure used for parking motor vehicles where the facility is the primary use of the site. Parking structures and lots that are developed in conjunction with another primary use of the site to satisfy the on-site parking requirements for the development are not included in this definition.
Transit Facility means maintenance and service centers for the vehicles operated in a mass transportation system. Includes buses, taxis, railways, etc.
Utility Facilities and Infrastructure includes the following:
1. Fixed-base structures and facilities serving as junction points for transferring utility services from one transmission voltage to another or to local distribution and service voltages. These uses include any of the following facilities that are not exempted from land use permit requirements by Government Code Section 53091: electrical substations and switching stations, natural gas regulating and distribution facilities, public water system wells, treatment plants and storage, telephone switching facilities, wastewater treatment plants, settling ponds and disposal fields.
These uses do not include office or customer service centers (classified in “Offices - Accessory”) or equipment and material storage yards.
2. Pipelines for potable water, reclaimed water, natural gas, and sewage collection and disposal, and facilities for the transmission of electrical energy for sale, including transmission lines for a public utility company. Also includes telephone, telegraph, cable television, and other communications transmission facilities utilizing direct physical conduits.
Wireless Telecommunication Facility means the site, structures, equipment and appurtenances used to transmit, receive, distribute, provide, or offer wireless telecommunications services. This includes but is not limited to antennas, poles, towers, cables, wires, conduits, ducts, pedestals, vaults, buildings, electronics and switching equipment.
COMMERCIAL USE LISTINGS
Adult Oriented Business means any business establishment or concern which, as a regular and substantial course of conduct, operates as an adult arcade, adult bookstore, adult cabaret, adult dance studio, adult hotel/motel, adult modeling studio, adult theater; any business establishment or concern which, as a regular and substantial course of conduct, sells or distributes or offers for sale or distribution sexually oriented merchandise or sexually oriented material; or any other business establishment or concern which, as a regular and substantial course of conduct, offers to its patrons products, merchandise, services, or entertainment characterized by an emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or relating to specified
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sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. “Adult-oriented business” does not include those uses or activities, the regulation of which is preempted by state law.
Animal Sales and Grooming means retail sales of domestic and exotic animals, bathing and trimming services, and boarding of said animals for a maximum period of 72 hours, conducted entirely within an enclosed building with no outdoor use.
Business Support Services means establishments primarily within buildings, providing other businesses with services such as maintenance, repair and service, testing, rental, etc. Support services include, but are not limited to:
1. Equipment repair services (except vehicle repair; see “Vehicle services”);
2. Commercial art and design (production);
3. Computer-related services (rental, repair);
4. Copying, quick printing, and blueprinting services (other than those defined as “Printing and publishing”);
5. Equipment rental businesses within buildings (rental yards are “storage yards”);
6. Film processing laboratories;
7. Heavy equipment repair services where repair occurs on the client site;
8. Janitorial services;
9. Mail advertising services (reproduction and shipping);
10. Mailbox services;
11. Outdoor advertising services; and
12. Photocopying and photofinishing.
Call Center means an office equipped to handle a large volume of calls, especially for taking orders or servicing customers.
Card and Gaming Room means a gambling establishment that offer card games for play by the public.
Check Cashing Business means an establishment that, for compensation, engages in the business of cashing checks, warrants, drafts, money orders, title cashing, or other commercial paper serving a similar purpose.
Also includes establishments primarily engaged in cashing payroll or personal checks for a fee or advancing funds on future checks. This classification does not include a state or federally chartered bank, savings association, credit union or similar financial institution (see “Financial Institutions”).
Commercial Lodging – Bed and Breakfast Inn means a residential structure with one family in permanent residence with up to five bedrooms rented for overnight lodging, where meals may be provided subject to applicable health department regulations. A bed and breakfast inn with more than five guest rooms is considered a hotel or motel and is included under the definition of “Hotels and motels.” Commercial Lodging – Hotels and Motels means facilities with guest rooms or suites, provided without kitchen facilities, rented to the general public for transient lodging (less than 30 days). Hotels provide access to most guest rooms from an interior walkway and typically include a variety of services in addition to lodging; for example, restaurants, meeting facilities, personal services, etc. Motels provide access to most guest rooms from an exterior walkway. Also includes accessory guest facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, indoor athletic facilities, accessory retail uses, etc.
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Commercial Lodging – Hotels and Motels, Extended Stay means facilities with guest rooms or suites, provided with kitchen facilities, rented to the general public for transient lodging (less than 30 days) or for longer periods of time. Hotels provide access to most guest rooms from an interior walkway and typically include a variety of services in addition to lodging; for example, restaurants, meeting facilities, personal services, etc. Motels are prohibited and provide access to most guest rooms from an exterior walkway. Also includes accessory guest facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, indoor athletic facilities, accessory retail uses, etc.
Commercial Lodging – Short-Term Rentals means any lodging unit that is occupied or intended or designed to be occupied on a short-term basis other than a hotel, motel, or bed-and-breakfast inn.
Drive-In and Drive-Thru Facilities means facilities where food or other products may be purchased by motorists without leaving their vehicles. These facilities include fast-food restaurants, drive-through coffee, dairy products, photo stores, etc.
Eating and Drinking Establishments – Bars and Nightclubs means any bar, cocktail lounge, discotheque, or similar establishment, which may also provide live entertainment (e.g., music and/or dancing, comedy) in conjunction with alcoholic beverage sales. These facilities do not include bars that are part of a larger restaurant. Includes bars, taverns, pubs, and similar establishments where any food service is subordinate to the sale of alcoholic beverages. Bars and nightclubs may include outdoor food and beverage areas.
Eating and Drinking Establishments – Restaurant means a retail business selling food and beverages prepared and/or served on the site, for on- or off-premises consumption. Includes eating establishments where customers are served from a walk-up ordering counter for either on- or off-premises consumption and establishments where most customers are served food at tables for on-premises consumption, but may include providing food for take-out. May include the subordinate sale of alcoholic beverages for onpremises consumption. Also includes coffee houses and accessory cafeterias as part of office and industrial uses.
Eating and Drinking Establishments – Off-Site Tasting Room means a facility allowing beer, wine, or spirits tasting with on-site and off-site retail sales directly to the public (or shipped). The tasting room facility must be directly affiliated with a minimum of one brewery, winery, or distillery, meeting all applicable requirements of state and federal licensure. The tasting room may be operated as a standalone retail use.
Food preparation is not permitted. Pre-packaged foods may be sold on premises. Patrons may carry food on site for personal consumption. Tasting rooms must comply with the retail hours of operation of 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. On-site tasting rooms are included as an accessory use in “Artisanal and specialty manufacture, display and sales” or “Brewery, Distillery, Winery.” Any facilities not operating with these standards are considered “Eat and Drinking Establishments – Bars and Nightclubs.” Financial Institutions means banks, savings and loans, and similar businesses which offer a wide range of services including the deposit and withdrawal of money, loans, and other financial transactions. Check cashing services, pawnshops, automatic teller machines and other similar uses which conduct limited types of financial transactions are not defined as financial institutions.
Food and Beverage Stores – Convenience Store means easy-access retail stores of 5,000 square feet or less in gross floor area, which carry a range of merchandise oriented to convenience and travelers’ shopping needs. These stores may be part of a service station or an independent facility. Also see “Food and Beverage
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Stores – Neighborhood Market” and “Food and Beverage Stores – Grocery Store” for larger stores or stores oriented toward the daily shopping needs of residents.
Food and Beverage Stores – Grocery Store means a retail business of more than 15,000 square feet in size, where the majority of the floor area open to the public is occupied by food products packaged for preparation and consumption away from the site of the store. These full-service businesses do not typically have limited hours of operation. See separate but related listings for “Food and Beverage Store – Neighborhood market” and “Food and Beverage – Convenience store.” Food and Beverage Stores – Liquor Store means a retail establishment which has fifty (50%) percent or more of the shelving or gross floor area devoted to the public display and sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption.
Food and Beverage Stores – Neighborhood Market means a pedestrian-oriented grocery/specialty market store offering food products packaged for preparation and consumption away from the site of the store and oriented to the daily shopping needs of surrounding residential areas. Neighborhood markets are more than 5,000 square feet and less than 15,000 square feet in size and operate less than 18 hours per day. For larger stores, see “Food and Beverage Store – Grocery Store.” Neighborhood markets may include deli or beverage tasting facilities that are ancillary to the market/grocery portion of the use.
Garden Centers and Retail/Wholesale Nurseries means establishments providing for the cultivation and sale of ornamental trees, shrubs, and plants, including the sale of garden and landscape materials (packaged and/or bulk sale of unpackaged materials) and equipment.
Mortuaries and Funeral Homes means funeral homes and parlors, where the deceased are prepared for burial or cremation and funeral services may be conducted.
Offices - Accessory means offices that are incidental and accessory to another business or sales activity that is the primary use (part of the same tenant space or integrated development). The qualification criteria for this definition is that the floor area of the accessory office use shall not exceed 50 percent of the total net habitable or leaseableleasable floor area of the tenant space for a single-use development or the combined floor area of an integrated development for a mixed-use project.
Offices - Building Trade Contractors means the business offices of a contractor whose principal business is in connection with any structure built, being built, or to be built (general contractors, etc.).
Offices - Business and Professional means offices of administrative businesses providing direct services to consumers (e.g., insurance companies, utility companies), government agency and service facilities (e.g., post office, civic center), professional offices (e.g., accounting, attorneys, employment, public relations), and offices engaged in the production of intellectual property (e.g., advertising, architectural, computer programming, photography studios). This use does not include medical offices (see “Medical Services – General”) or offices that are incidental and accessory to another business or sales activity that is the primary use (see “Offices – Accessory”). Outdoor storage of materials is prohibited.
Personal Services means establishments providing nonmedical services as a primary use, including, but not limited to, barber and beauty shops, clothing rental, dry cleaning pick-up stores with limited equipment, home electronics and small appliance repair, laundromats (self-service laundries), shoe repair shops, and tailors. These uses may also include accessory retail sales of products related to the services provided, spas and hot tubs for rent, and tanning salons.
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Retail – Accessory means the retail sales of various products (including food service) in a store or similar facility that is located within a health care, hotel, office, or industrial complex. These uses include but are not limited to pharmacies, gift shops, and food service establishments within hospitals, and convenience stores and food service establishments within hotel, office, and industrial complexes. This use category also includes retail associated with industrial uses for the products sold, distributed, or manufactured on site.
Retail – General means stores and shops selling multiple lines of merchandise. These stores and lines of merchandise include but are not limited to art galleries, bakeries (all production in support of on-site sales), clothing and accessories, collectibles, department stores, drug and discount stores, dry goods, fabrics and sewing supplies, florists and houseplant stores (indoor sales only; outdoor sales are plant nurseries and included in the definition of “Garden Centers and Retail/Wholesale Nurseries”), furniture, home furnishings and equipment, general stores, gift shops, hardware, hobby materials, musical instruments, parts and accessories, newsstands, pet supplies, specialty shops, sporting goods and equipment, stationery, and variety stores.
Retail – General, Large Format means stores that are one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) square feet or larger with less than ten (10%) percent of the total sales floor area dedicated to nontaxable goods.
Specialized Retail – Artisan Shop means retail stores selling art, glass, ceramics, jewelry, and other handcrafted items, where the facility includes an area for the crafting of the items being sold.
Specialized Retail – Building Material Stores and Yards means retail establishments selling lumber and other large building materials, where most display and sales occur indoors. Includes stores selling to the general public, even if contractor sales account for a major proportion of total sales. Includes incidental retail readymix concrete operations, except where excluded by a specific zoning district. Establishments primarily selling electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning equipment and supplies are classified in “Wholesale and Distribution.” Hardware stores are listed in the definition of “Retail – General,” even if they sell some building materials. Also see “Home improvement supplies” for smaller specialty stores.
Specialized Retail – Consignment Store means an exclusively indoor retail establishment whose primary service is to receive a new or used retail product from a second party who entrusts the establishment to reimburse the second party, or trustee, upon the sale of the consigned retail product.
Specialized Retail – Equipment Sales and Rentals means service establishments with outdoor storage/rental yards, which may offer a wide variety of materials and equipment for rental (e.g., construction equipment).
Specialized Retail – Furniture, Furnishings, and Appliance Stores means stores engaged primarily in selling the following products and related services, including incidental repair services: draperies, floor coverings, furniture, glass and chinaware, home appliances, home furnishings, home sound systems, interior decorating materials and services, large musical instruments, lawn furniture, moveable spas and hot tubs, office furniture, other household electrical and gas appliances, outdoor furniture, refrigerators, stoves, and televisions.
Specialized Retail – Pawn Shop means any room, store, building, or other place in which the business of pawn brokering, or the business of lending money upon personal property, pawns or pledges, or the business of purchasing articles from vendors or their assignees at prices agreed upon at or before the time of such purchase, is engaged in, carried on, or conducted.
Specialized Retail – Smoke Shop means an establishment selling smoking, drug, and/or traditional or electronic tobacco paraphernalia or products where 15 percent or more of the total floor or shelf area is
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devoted to selling tobacco products. Limited sales of tobacco products that commonly occur within convenience stores or service stations are not included in this definition. Smoking shall be prohibited within all smoke shops, unless the establishment has been formally permitted to operate a private smokers’ lounge under applicable state and local laws.
Specialized Retail – Thrift Store means a retail establishment selling secondhand goods donated by members of the public.
Tattoo Parlor means an establishment that engages in the business of tattooing and/or branding human beings.
AUTOMOBILE-RELATED USE LISTINGS
Auto and Vehicle RentalSales Showroom means retail establishments selling and/or renting automobiles, trucks, and vansoffering auto and vehicle showroom services in an indoor setting. This use listing includes the sales and rental of mobile homes, recreation vehicles, and boats. May also include minor repair shops and the sales of parts and accessories, incidental to vehicle dealershipsshowroom. It does not include the sale of auto parts/accessories separate from a vehicle dealership (see “Auto Parts Sales”), bicycle and moped sales (see “Retail – General”), tire recapping establishments (see “Vehicle Services – Major”), or “Service Station,” all of which are separately defined.
Auto Parts Sales means stores that sell new automobile parts, tires, and accessories. May also include minor parts installation (see “Vehicle services – Minor”). Does not include tire recapping establishments, which are found under “Vehicle services – major” or businesses dealing exclusively in used parts.
Car Washing and Detailing means permanent, drive-through, self-service, and/or attended car washing establishments, including fully mechanized facilities. May include detailing services. Temporary car washes (e.g., fundraising activities generally conducted at a service station or other automotive-related business, where volunteers wash vehicles by hand, and the duration of the event is limited to one day) are not part of this use classification.
Ride Share Services means a company or service that, via websites and mobile apps, matches passengers with drivers of private vehicles for hire that, unlike taxicabs, cannot legally be hailed from the street. This may also be referred to as a transportation network company (TNC) or ride-hailing service. Common examples include, but are not limited to, Uber and Lyft.
Service Station- Stand Alone means a retail business selling gasoline or other motor vehicle fuels as the primary onsite activity, and not attached to or otherwise part of a large-format retail establishment. Vehicle services which are incidental to fuel services are included under “Vehicle services – Minor.” Service Station- Accessory to General - Large Format Retailer means a retail business selling gasoline or other motor vehicle fuels as a secondary operation at a business whose primary operations include large format retail sales. For the purposes of this definition, Large Format Retail means stores that are fifty thousand (50,000) square feet or larger.
Vehicle Services – Major means the repair, alteration, restoration, towing, painting, cleaning (e.g., selfservice and attended car washes), or finishing of automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, and other vehicles as a primary use, including the incidental wholesale and retail sale of vehicle parts as an accessory use. This use includes major repair and body work repair facilities dealing with entire vehicles; Formatted: Font: Bold
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such establishments typically provide towing, collision repair, other body work, and painting services and may also include tire recapping establishments.
Vehicle Services – Minor means minor facilities that specialize in limited aspects of repair and maintenance (e.g., muffler and radiator shops, quick-lube, smog check). Does not include repair shops that are part of a vehicle dealership on the same site or automobile dismantling yards.
INDUSTRIAL, MANUFACTURING, AND PROCESSING USE LISTINGS
Agricultural Products Processing means the act of changing an agricultural crop, subsequent to its harvest, from its natural state to the initial stage of processing of that crop in order to prepare it for market or further processing at an off-site location. Examples of this processing include nut hulling and shelling, bean cleaning, corn shelling and sorting, grape sorting and crushing, primary processing of fruits to juice and initial storage of the juice, without fermentation, cleaning and packing of fruits.
Artisanal and Specialty Manufacture, Display, and Sales means the manufacture, display, and sales of specialty food and goods requiring the transformation of raw materials into products that may be edible, useful, or decorative. Outdoor display, sales and consumption on premises may be included subject to zoning and accessibility requirements, and any other state or local regulations such as, but not limited to, the California Uniform Food Facilities Law (CURFFL). This listing includes craft breweries, small scale winery production facilities, and craft distilleries. Such facilities manufacture alcoholic beverages with an annual production of less than 15,000 barrels of beer or 15,000 gallons of wine or spirits respectively. Incidental to the manufacturing process, a tasting area not to exceed 50 percent of the floor area is allowed. Tasting rooms must comply with retail hours of operation from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tasting shall follow all guidelines established and enforced by Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). All manufacturing activities occur within a completely enclosed building or in an outdoor work area screened from view. Off-site sales of alcoholic beverages are allowed at this facility consistent with regulations of ABC licensure. Prior to occupancy, all craft breweries, wineries, or distilleries shall provide evidence of acquisition of all required state and federal permits. See also “Tasting room, off-site.” Breweries, Distilleries, and Wineries means a facility where specific alcoholic beverages are manufactured, with an annual production of 15,000 barrels or more of beer or 15,000 gallons or more of wine or spirits.
Incidental to the manufacturing process, a tasting area not to exceed 50 percent of the floor area is allowed.
Tasting rooms must comply with retail hours of operation from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tasting shall follow all guidelines established and enforced by Alcoholic Beverage Control. All manufacturing activities occur within a completely enclosed building or in an outdoor work area screened from view. Off-site sales of alcoholic beverages are allowed at this facility consistent with regulations of ABC licensure. Prior to occupancy, all breweries, wineries, or distilleries shall provide evidence of acquisition of all required state and federal permits.
Freight Yard/Truck Terminal means transportation establishments furnishing services incidental to air, motor freight, and rail transportation including freight forwarding services, freight terminal facilities, joint terminal and service facilities, packing, crating, inspection, and weighing services, postal service bulk mailing distribution centers, transportation arrangement services, truck repair, truck terminals, and trucking facilities including transfer and storage.
Manufacturing – Major means manufacturing, fabrication, processing, and assembly of materials in a raw form. Uses in this category typically create greater than usual amounts of smoke, gas, odor, dust, sound, or Formatted: Keep with next
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other objectionable influences that might be obnoxious to persons on an adjacent site. Uses include but are not limited to batch plants, rendering plants, aggregate processing facilities, plastics and rubber products manufacturing, chemical product manufacturing, lumber and wood product manufacturing, petroleum refining, and pulp and pulp product industries.
Manufacturing – Minor means manufacturing, fabrication, processing, and assembly of materials from parts that are already in processed form and that, in their maintenance, assembly, manufacture, or plant operation, do not create excessive amounts of smoke, gas, odor, dust, sound, or other objectionable influences that might be obnoxious to persons conducting business on-site or on an adjacent site. Uses include but are not limited to cabinetry and furniture manufacturing, food and beverage manufacturing, machinery assembly, paper product manufacturing, product assembly and distribution, and vehicle and boat assembly.
Manufacturing – Small Scale means establishments manufacturing and/or assembling small products primarily by hand, including but not limited to jewelry, pottery and other ceramics, as well as small glass and metal art and craft products.
Printing and Publishing means establishments engaged in printing by letterpress, lithography, gravure, screen, offset, or electrostatic (xerographic) copying; and other establishments serving the printing trade including bookbinding, typesetting, engraving, photoengraving, and electrotyping. This use also includes establishments that publish newspapers, books and periodicals; establishments manufacturing business forms and binding devices. Does not include “quick printing” services or desktop publishing which are included in “Business Support Services.”
Recycling Facility – Collection means a recycling facility used for the acceptance by donation, redemption, or purchase of recyclable materials from the public that does not occupy more than 500 square feet. This classification may include a mobile unit, kiosk-type units that may include permanent structures, and unattended containers placed for the donation of recyclable materials. This also includes so-called “reverse vending machines,” an automated mechanical device that accepts one or more types of empty beverage containers including, but not limited to, aluminum cans, glass bottles and plastic bottles, and issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip with value of not less than the container’s redemption value as determined by the state.
Research and Development means indoor facilities for scientific research, and the design, development, and testing of electrical, electronic, magnetic, optical, and mechanical components in advance of product manufacturing, that are not associated with a manufacturing facility on the same site. Includes but is not limited to chemical and biotechnology research and development. Does not include computer software companies (see “Offices – Business and Professional”), soils and other materials testing laboratories (see “Business Support Services”), or medical laboratories (see “Medical Services – General”). Does not include medical or recreational marijuana (cannabis) research facilities.
Storage – Warehouse means a facility for the storage of furniture, household goods, or other commercial goods of any nature. Includes cold storage. Does not include warehouse, storage, or mini-storage facilities offered for rent or lease to the general public (see “Storage, Self-Service (Personal)”) or warehouse facilities in which the primary purpose of storage is for wholesaling and distribution (see “Wholesale and Distribution”).
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Storage – Yard means the storage of various materials outside of a structure other than fencing, either as an accessory or principal use.
Wholesale and Distribution means establishments engaged in selling merchandise to retailers; to industrial, commercial, institutional, farm, or professional business users; or to other wholesalers; or acting as agents or brokers in buying merchandise for or selling merchandise to such persons or companies. Includes such establishments as agents, merchandise or commodity brokers, and commission merchants, assemblers, buyers and associations engaged in the cooperative marketing of farm products, merchant wholesalers, and stores primarily selling electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning supplies and equipment.
Wholesale and Distribution means a building or premises in which the primary purpose is to store, receive, ship, or wholesale goods, merchandise or equipment for eventual distribution and may include office and maintenance areas. A warehouse or distribution center includes 3 or more loading bays, or is expected to have more than 150 truck trips per day. For the purpose of these Guidelines, a warehouse and distribution center is not intended to include warehouse stores that sell retail goods, merchandise or equipment, or storage and mini-storage facilities that are offered for rent or lease to the general public. Wholesale and distribution may also be known as “Fulfillment and/or Logistics.”
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
Bike Box refers to a designated area at the head of a traffic lane at a signalized intersection that provides bicyclists with a safe and visible way to get ahead of queuing traffic during the red signal phase.
Bike Share Program refers to a service that provides users with the ability to pick up a bicycle at any selfserve bike-station, typically for a rental fee, and return it to any other bike station located within the system's service area. Bike share programs differ from traditional bicycle rental services in that they are typically used for short, spontaneous trips that are often combined with other transportation modes (e.g. transit).
Bollard refers to a sturdy, short, vertical post that is installed, typically in combination with other bollards, to define pedestrian spaces and control road traffic.
Bulbout refers to a raised curb extension that narrow the travel lane at intersections or midblock locations and reduces the curb radii at intersections. The device increases pedestrian safety and comfort by reducing the street crossing distance and vehicle speeds, and by making pedestrians approaching street crossing more visible to drivers.
Building Frontage refers to the requirement that some portion of a project’s primary building’s (or buildings’) front and street side yard facades be placed along the corresponding property lines to ensure that the building(s) frame the adjoining street and/or pedestrian spaces, creating a pedestrian-scaled urban form.
Building Separation refers to the separation of multiple buildings on a single parcel to achieve pedestrianscaled streets (paseos) and public spaces on larger parcels that feature consolidated development.
Building Height is measured as the vertical distance from the natural grade of the site to an imaginary plane located at the allowed number of feet above and parallel to the grade. Building heights convey the intensity and scale of structures and impact the feeling of enclosure within the streetscape.
Chicanes refers to a series of curb extensions, typically landscaped, that alternate from one side of the street to the other, forming S-shaped curves that require vehicles to slow down.
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Circulation System, Conceptual refers to the roadways that will be constructed by private development to provide motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians with access from the primary circulation system’s roadways and the existing roadways that boarder the Specific Plan area to individual parcels and sites. It is anticipated that the system will be constructed incrementally overtime as development occurs.
Circulation System, Primary refers to the arterial- and collector-level roadways that will be constructed by the City to provide motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians with access into greenfield portions of the Specific Plan area.
Dark Sky is the practice of limiting night-time lighting, or light pollution, to make stars more visible at night, reduce the effects of unnatural lighting on the environment, and cut down on energy usage.
Density refers to the intensity of residential development. It is obtained by dividing the number of dwelling units on a parcel or within a project by the gross acreage.
Encroachment is where a portion of a building extends beyond the required setbacks. Encroachments can occur within and in some cases in the public right-of-way beyond a parcel’s property lines.
Energy Dissipater refers to a device that is designed to protect downstream areas from erosion by reducing the velocity of flow to acceptable limits.
Fenestration refers to the arrangement of openings, comprising of doors and windows, on the walls of a building.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)refers to the intensity of non-residential development. FAR expresses the relationship between the amount of useable floor area permitted in a building (or buildings) and the area of the lot on which the building stands. It is obtained by dividing the gross floor area of a building by the total area of the lot. FAR is usually expressed as a decimal fraction (for example, 0.5 or 2.0).
Ground Floor Façade Transparency refers to the arrangement of fenestration on ground floor building elevations facing streets and public spaces, expressed as a percentage of the elevation’s area, to achieve a “storefront” design that provides visual access through the building and activates the surrounding streetscape.
Ground Floor Tenant Depth refers to the tenant space depth required to achieve desirable retail, restaurant, and commercial spaces that support vertical mixed-use development. The standard is measured as the horizontal distance from the front of the space, usually coinciding with an elevation that faces a street or public space, to the rear of the space.
Infrastructure System, Conceptual refers to the utility infrastructure, including water and wastewater pipes, stormwater facilities, and gas lines, that will be installed within the conceptual circulation system’s roadway rights-of-way.
Infrastructure System, Primary refers to the utility infrastructure, including water and wastewater pipes, stormwater facilities, and gas lines, that will be installed within the primary circulation system’s roadway rights-of-way.
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) refers to an advanced application which, without embodying intelligence as such, aims to provide innovative services relating to different modes of transport and traffic management and enable various users to be better informed and make safer, more coordinated, and 'smarter' use of transport networks.
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Low Impact Development refers to site planning and design that manages stormwater runoff as part of green infrastructure.
Modified Grid System: A layout of streets that are curved slightly to produce the illusion of varied setbacks while maintaining the integrated grid pattern. This form of street layout also narrows the line-of-sight for drivers and encourages them to slow down.
Parklet refers to a sidewalk extension that provides more space and amenities for people using the street.
Usually parklets are installed on parking lanes and use several parking spaces. Parklets typically extend out from the sidewalk at the level of the sidewalk to the width of the adjacent parking space.
Passive Ventilation is a natural ventilation system that makes use of natural forces, such as wind and thermal buoyancy, to circulate air to and from indoor spaces
Pedestrian Scale refers to the use of human proportioned architectural features and site design elements clearly oriented to pedestrian activity. Such elements are typically smaller in scale and more proportional to the human body, rather than monumental or large scale, and include surface texture and patterns, lighting, colors, materials, and architectural details.
Projections refer to portion of a building that may extend above the maximum building height.
Setback refer to the mandatory distance from the property line that the wall of a building must be constructed. Setbacks directly impact the character and activity along the adjacent sidewalk. A consistent front setback is desirable in pedestrian-oriented environments. Rear and side setbacks vary according to land use district.
Solar Orientation refers to siting and orientation of a building and the positioning of its windows, rooflines, and other architectural elements to take advantage of passive and active solar strategies. Passive solar strategies use energy from the sun to heat and illuminate buildings. Building orientation and building materials also facilitate temperature moderation and natural daylighting. Active solar systems use solar collectors and additional electricity to power pumps or fans to distribute the sun's energy.
Stepback refers to the receding of a building’s upper story facades from its lower story facades. The concept reduces the perceived height of multiple story buildings, creating a more intimate, pedestrian-scaled development pattern, provides opportunities for balconies, and limits the presence of wind corridors.
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CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES
Special joint meeting for a workshop of the
City Council and the Planning Commission
5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2022
WORKSHOP
1. Call to Order/Roll Call: A Workshop of the City Council and Planning Commission Mayor Bryant called the workshop to order at 5:00 p.m. Roll Call found Council Members Mendoza, Meyer, and Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez and Mayor Bryant present.
Roll call of the Planning Commission found Commissioners Cross, Dolter, Roberts, and Sparling and Chair Zeigler present.
2. Update and discussion of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) sites strategies, and implications of new State legislation on the City’s policies and programs. (Alexis Morris/Jennifer Hagen)
Following the presentation from staff, Mayor Bryant opened public comment.
Rod Flohr, resident, thanked Council and the Planning Commission for trying to maintain the rights of the residents.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public comment period was closed.
3. Adjournment
Planning Commission: It was moved/seconded by Zeigler/Dolter to adjourn the Planning Commission at 6:35 p.m. Roll Call found Planning Commissioners Cross, Dolter, Roberts, and Sparling and Chair Zeigler in favor.
City Council: It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Meyer to adjourn the City Council at 6:36 p.m.
Roll Call found Council Members Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez and Mayor Bryant in favor. Motion carried unanimous.
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SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Bryant called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Roll call found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryan present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bryant led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.1. CONTINUED FROM MAY 26, 2022: Call for Review of the Planning Commission's decision to approve a Conditional Use Permit amendment (CUP 08-31-A4) and Design Review (DR 21-009) application for the operation of Vineyard Academy Christian School, and the construction of a 3,260 square foot modular building for additional classrooms at The Rock Church, located at 1770 Adams Lane (APNs 016-040-009, 016-040-010, and 016-040-011). (Alexis Morris/Crystal De Castro)
Following staff’s presentation, Mayor Bryant opened the public hearing.
Mike Curtis, applicant, spoke in support of the project.
The following spoke in support of the project Eric Schumacher, David Pritchett, Rick and Michelle Campos, Amanda Miller, Shannon Jackson, Kyle Baker, and a statement prepared by Patti Bristow was read.
Rod Flohr spoke in opposition to the project.
E-mails were submitted by Cornel Todor and Sinziana Todor expressing concerns about the project.
E-mails were submitted by David Pritchett, Katie Ramsey, and Shannon Jackson in support of the project.
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Rodriguez to close the public hearing. Motion carried with Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor.
Council recessed at 9:25 p.m. and reconvened at 9:31 p.m.
Mayor Bryant recused himself from the motion due to a perceived conflict of interest and out of an abundance of caution left the Zoom mtg.
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Mendoza, as detailed in the staff report, to adopt Resolution 2022-68 approving an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for the operation of Vineyard Academy Christian School, including additions/revisions to the Conditions of Approval to include:
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Amend Condition 3: to add a) Permittee shall add awnings of a style and color similar to those on The Rock Church building to all portable building windows facing Grant Street b) Permittee shall work with the manufacturer of the portable buildings to determine whether a wall coating such as Tex Cote may be added to the buildings and thereafter painted to match The Rock Church building. If feasible, such coating shall be added and painted. If infeasible, Permittee shall work with the Design Review Subcommittee to arrive at an alternative enhanced coating or surface.
To amended the condition regarding landscaping as follows: All landscaping and fencing as depicted in the plans shall be completed prior to the initiation of the operation of use, with enhanced landscaping along the Grant Street frontage to match the landscaping in place along the Grant Street frontage of The Rock Church.
To add a condition of approval to require that the same color palette be used on portable buildings as is used on The Rock Church building.
Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, in favor; and Mayor Bryant recused.
RESULT: APPROVED [4/0/1]
MOVER: Karen Rarey, Council Member
SECONDER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez
RECUSED: Mayor Bryant
As detailed in the staff report, adopt Resolution 2022-69 approving the Design Review for the Vineyard Academy Christian School, including additions/revisions to Condition(s) of Approval:
a.) Permittee shall add awnings of a style and color similar to those on The Rock Church building to all portable building windows facing Grant Street; b.) Permittee shall work with the manufacturer of the portable buildings to determine whether a wall coating such as Tex Cote may be added to the buildings and thereafter painted to match The Rock Church building. If feasible, such coating shall be added and painted. If infeasible, Permittee shall work with the Design Review Subcommittee to arrive at an alternative enhanced coating or surface; c.) The building colors for the portable buildings shall match The Rock Church Building. A color and materials board shall be submitted for the review of the Community Development Director prior to building permit submittal; d.) The building permit submittal plans shall indicate the colors and materials shall match The Rock Church.
Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, in favor; and Mayor Bryant recused.
RESULT: APPROVED [4/0/1]
MOVER: Karen Rarey, Council Member
SECONDER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez
RECUSED: Mayor Bryant
Mayor Bryant rejoined the meeting at 10:01 p.m.
B. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
B.1. REQUESTED ITEMS
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B.A.1. Future agenda item request from Council Member Mendoza for City Council discussion of, and possible direction to staff, related to an update of zoning regulations to limit or prohibit sales of tobacco. (Tim Ogden/Margaret Wimberly) Mayor Bryant opened the public comment.
Rod Flohr, resident, spoke in support of the item.
Eldon Price stated he was a responsible retailer and didn’t feel this should apply to his business.
E-mails were received from:
Marc Strauch, owner of an AM/PM in opposition of an ordinance to limit tobacco sales.
There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Bryant closed public comment.
It was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Meyer to have staff spend time and resources on the issue. 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 Mayor Bryant
B.A.2. Future agenda item requests from Council Member Mendoza for City Council discussion of, and possible direction to staff, related to Planning Commission training on their roles and responsibilities; as well as issues and consequences of Commissioner communications. (Tim Ogden/Margaret Wimberly) Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
Rod Flohr, resident, spoke in support of removal of Planning Commission member Dave Dolter.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public comment period was closed.
It was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Rarey to have staff spend time and resources on the bringing back information related to the training of Planning Commissioners and possible removal of Planning Commissioner David Dolter. 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: Karen Rarey, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez Mayor Bryant
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Meyer to adjourn at 10:55 p.m. 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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7:00 PM – CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/BIFA MEETING
SELECTION OF MEETING CHAIR
Acting City Manager, Miki Tsubota, announced that due to the absence of the Mayor and the Vice Mayor pursuant to Council policy, it would be appropriate for the Council Members to select a member of the City Council to Chair the City Council meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
Council Member Rarey called the meeting to order at 7:04 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 Absent
Joel R. Bryant Mayor Absent
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Rarey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Danny Dorhmann, resident, asked how agenda items are prioritized and placed on the agenda, and asked why the Mayor and Vice Mayor were absent.
Rod Flohr, resident, thanked the Council Members present for the job they do.
Sinziana Todor, resident, thanked Council for their work and consideration of the Vineyard Academy.
A. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES, LIAISONS AND STAFF
Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at the Contra Costa County meeting on Oil and Gas Drilling, an Initiative Call for Our Neighborhood Voices, a Vaccine Clinic, a presentation on mental health, a candidate forum for the Contra Costa District Attorney, the a call for Local Electeds, an Interagency meeting, a call with residents regarding Dolphin Park, the Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference, CalCities Roundtable, CalCities Housing Committee meeting, an electeds meeting on AB 2011, the Heritage High School graduation, and a California Electeds call regarding upcoming legislation.
Council Member Meyer reported on attendance at CalCities Leaders’ Summit, a meeting with Senator Glazer and his Chief of Staff, the Contra Costa Planning Commission meeting regarding a ban on Oil and Gas drilling, the California Electeds meeting, and spoke at the Opportunity Junction graduation ceremony, the League of California Cities Housing Element Workshop, the League of California Cities department officers meeting, and the League of California Cities officers debrief, the Heritage and Liberty High School graduations, and meetings regarding resources available to youth in East County.
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Council Member Rarey reported on attendance at the CalCites Leaders’ Summit, including sessions on Cities' Role in Modernizing California’s Behavioral Health Continuum, Planning for the Communities of Tomorrow: The Intersection of Land Use and State Climate Goals, Critical Communication Skills for City Leaders, Finding Successors – Finding Future Leaders in your City Staff, Build It, They Will Come: Creating an Excellent Workplace Culture, Stop Shoulding Yourself: Strategies for High Performers, the Darshana event in Brentwood, a meeting with the City Attorney, the John Marsh Historic trust meeting, and calls with residents regarding Dolphin Park, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Station 55 ribbon cutting, the Housing Element workshop, the PAL Board meeting, and the CalCities Public Safety Policy Committee meeting.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Meyer to approve Consent Calendar Items B.1 – B.6 as recommended by staff. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, and Council Member Rarey, in favor and Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [3/0/2]
MOVER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
SECONDER: Susannah Meyer, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey
ABSENT: Rodriguez, Bryant
B.1. Adopted Resolution 2022-70 calling and giving notice of the holding of a general municipal election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the election of one [1] Council Member in District 2, and one [1] Council Member in District 4, for four year terms; Adopted Resolution 2022-71 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa consolidate the election; and Adopted Resolution 2022-72 adopting Regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters at the election. (Tim Ogden/Margaret Wimberly)
B.2. Adopted Resolution 2022-73 approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a contract for Janitorial Services with Universal Building Services and Supply Co. (UBS), for a two-year term commencing July 1, 2022, in the amount of $183,842 plus a contingency amount of $18,383, for a total not to exceed amount of $202,225; and authorizing the City Manager or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to approve necessary documents for the base proposal, extra work and extensions as appropriate. (Miki Tsubota/Casey Wichert/Scott Dempsey) B.3. Adopted Resolution 2022-74 approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a contract for Janitorial Services with Frank and Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc., for a two-year term commencing July 1, 2022, in the amount of $410,568, plus a contingency amount of $41,056, for a total not to exceed amount of $451,624; and authorizing the City Manager or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to approve necessary documents for the base proposal, extra work and extensions as appropriate. (Miki Tsubota/Casey Wichert/Scott Dempsey) B.4. Adopted Resolution 2022-75 approving and adopting a List of Projects for submittal to the California Transportation Commission for Fiscal Year 2022/23 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. (Miki Tsubota/Renee Payette/Jigar Shah) B.5. Adopted Resolution 2022-76 delegating annual management responsibility for the investment program to the City Treasurer for Fiscal Year 2022/23. (Kerry Breen/Clarissa Domen/Sonia Agostini)
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B.6. Resolutions approving the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of (1) Adopted Resolution 2022-77 the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies, (2) Adopted Resolution 2022-10-SA the Successor Agency to the Brentwood Redevelopment Agency, and (3) adopted Resolution BIFA-43 the Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority, from June 14, 2022 through July 14, 2022, per AB 361 (2021). (Tim Ogden/Margaret Wimberly)
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1. Continuance of the Second reading of Ordinance No. 1038 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. (Alexis Morris
Council Member Rarey opened the public comment period, there being no one wishing to speak it was closed.
It was moved/seconded by Meyer/Mendoza to continue the public hearing for the Second reading of Ordinance No. 1038 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 to June 28, 2022. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, and Council Member Rarey, in favor and Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [3/0/2]
MOVER: Susannah Meyer, Council Member
SECONDER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey
ABSENT: Rodriguez, Bryant
C.2. Opening and Continuation, until June 28, 2022, of a public hearing regarding actions pertaining to the City’s Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts, Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 19-3, Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 21-1, and the Citywide Park Maintenance District No. 98-1 for Fiscal Year 2022/23. (Bruce Mulder/Aaron Wanden)
Council Member Rarey opened the public hearing.
Rod, resident, thanked staff for their work on the Deer Ridge lighting and landscape district.
It was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Meyer to continue the Public Hearing, until June 28, 2022, of a public hearing regarding actions pertaining to the City’s Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts, Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 19-3, Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 21-1, and the Citywide Park Maintenance District No. 98-1 for Fiscal Year 2022/23. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, and Council Member Rarey, in favor and Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant absent.
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RESULT: APPROVED [3/0/2]
MOVER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
SECONDER: Susannah Meyer, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey
ABSENT: Rodriguez, Bryant
C.3. A Resolution amending the City of Brentwood 2021/22 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees related to the timing of Consumer Price Index adjustments; and revisions to Parks and Recreation fees; and finding that the proposed amendments do not constitute a project for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act. (Bruce Mulder/Ben Keisic)
Council Member Rarey opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, it was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Meyer to close the public hearing. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, and Council Member Rarey, in favor and Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant absent.
It was moved/seconded by Meyer/Mendoza to adopt Resolution 2022-78 amending the City of Brentwood 2021/22 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees related to the timing of Consumer Price Index adjustments; and revisions to Parks and Recreation fees; and finding that the proposed amendments do not constitute a project for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, and Council Member Rarey, in favor and Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [3/0/2]
MOVER: Susannah Meyer, Council Member
SECONDER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey
ABSENT: Rodriguez, Bryant
D. BUSINESS ITEMS
D.1. Receive information regarding services provided by Contra Costa County Animal Services; and consider the adoption of a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a City-County Animal Services Agreement with a FY 2022/23 cost of $526,794. (Thomas Hansen/Doug Silva)
Council Member opened the public comment period, there being no one wishing to speak, the public comment period was closed.
It was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Meyer to adopt Resolution 2022-79 approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a City-County Animal Services Agreement with a FY 2022/23 cost of $526,794. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, and Council Member Rarey, in favor and Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant absent.
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RESULT: APPROVED [3/0/2]
MOVER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
SECONDER: Susannah Meyer, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey
ABSENT: Rodriguez, Bryant
D.2. A Resolution approving the Information Technology Master Plan. (Kerry Breen/Mike Baria)
Council Member Rarey opened the public comment period.
Danny Dohrmann, resident, felt like the report was to catch up on items, but felt there needed to be discussion on future tech preparation.
Rod Flohr, resident, spoke regarding a need for improved video feeds of the City Council meeting, and spoke regarding needed improvements for the website.
Antonio Xavier, resident, spoke regarding needed tools for transparency in government.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public comment period was closed.
It was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Meyer to continue consideration of the Information Technology Master Plan to a date uncertain. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, and Council Member Rarey, in favor and Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [3/0/2]
MOVER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
SECONDER: Susannah Meyer, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey
ABSENT: Rodriguez, Bryant
D.3. Review draft language and maps related to a proposed Council-sponsored ballot initiative to protect open space and recreational areas, and provide staff with recommendations and direction regarding the proposed ballot initiative. (Tim Ogden/Darin Gale) Council Member Rarey opened the public comment period.
Rod Flohr, resident, spoke in support of the potential measure and asked how the City will be prepared for any future changes to State legislation.
Wayne Francis, resident, spoke in support of the potential measure, and requested a sunset measure be added.
Antonio Xavier, resident, spoke regarding e-mailed comments on the issue and felt that some outreach and educational materials would assist in answering questions voters may have.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public comment period was closed.
It was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Meyer to provide the following direction to staff for preparation of the ballot initiative:
Overlay concept language:
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Lands designated as Voter-Protected Open Space may only be used for open space, parks, agricultural, and recreational uses. This designation includes existing and future parks, open space areas, and recreation facilities of varying size, function, and location that are intended to serve the entire community.
Proposed exceptions:
1. Confirm existing exceptions for public facilities, roads, and infrastructure such as public water, wastewater, storm drain, and water recycling
2. Any development that may be required to be accommodated per SB 330
3. Legal counsel to bring back information on whether additional public facilities should be included in exceptions
Proposed overlay location (General Plan land use designations):
1. Large Semi-Public Facility areas currently developed with recreational uses and/or community open space (as shown on maps provided with 6/14/22 agenda)
2. Parks – all sizes
3. Permanent Open Space areas
4. Investigate General Plan land use designation of linear park on Grant Street for potential inclusion
Sunset date: 40 years
Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, and Council Member Rarey, in favor and Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [3/0/2]
MOVER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
SECONDER: Susannah Meyer, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey
ABSENT: Rodriguez, Bryant
D.4. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Third Amendment to the January 28, 2020 Amended Employment Agreement between the City of Brentwood and City Manager Tim Ogden. (Sukari Beshears)
Council Member Rarey opened the public comment period, there being no one wishing to speak, the public comment period was closed.
It was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Meyer to adopt Resolution 2022-80 Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Third Amendment to the January 28, 2020 Amended Employment Agreement between the City of Brentwood and Tim Ogden.
Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, in favor and Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [3/0/2]
MOVER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
SECONDER: Susannah Meyer, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey
ABSENT: Rodriguez, Bryant
E. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
E.1. NEW REQUEST(S)
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Council Member Meyer requested a future agenda item related to the creation of an adhoc committee to review services provided to youth and identify potential gaps in resources and services.
Council Member Rarey requested a review and potential updates to City Council compensation.
E.2. REQUESTED ITEMS
E.2.1 Future agenda item request from Council Members Rarey and Mendoza for City Council discussion of, and possible direction to staff, related to campaign finance limits and reforms. (Tim Ogden/Margaret Wimberly)
Council Member Rarey opened the public comment period.
Rod Flohr, resident, spoke in support of campaign contribution limits with a limit of $500 per election cycle.
Antonio Xavier, resident, spoke in support of campaign contribution limits and limiting the donations to a campaign cycle.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public comment period was closed.
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Mendoza to direct staff to bring back an Urgency Ordinance, if feasible, and a non-urgency Ordinance implementing limits on contributions, received during the campaign year, of $500 from individuals, and to examine limits on PAC contributions. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, in favor and Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [3/0/2]
MOVER: Karen Rarey, Council Member
SECONDER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey
ABSENT: Rodriguez, Bryant
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved/seconded by Meyer/Mendoza to adjourn at 10:52 p.m. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey in favor and Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant absent.
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CALL TO ORDER & 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bryant led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Carolina Villaseca, resident, spoke regarding agenda Item C.2 and requested additional information regarding the purchasing process, and requested information on agenda item C.3.
Rod Flohr, resident, spoke regarding the work of the redistricting commission and commended them on their work.
Sinziana Todor, resident, spoke regarding PA-1 and asked why changes were being made to the current plan, and questioned the need for surveys and information gathering efforts and felt it was important to get PA-1 built.
Danny Dohrmann, resident, felt there needed to be accountability for Council Members who are absent.
He spoke regarding the scheduling of agenda items, and spoke regarding the drought, proposed projects and pending legislation.
Steve Smith, Board Member East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, thanked the City Council and staff for their support of ECCFPD. il
Brian Oftedal, sent an e-mail regarding agenda item A.3 and thanked Council for the recognition of East Contra Fire Protection District Board. .
A. PRESENTATIONS
A.1 Recognition of the Redistricting Commission. – Mayor Bryant and the City Council thanked the Members of the Redistricting Commission Shannon Roberts, Jon Wilson, Michael Luker, Jennifer Anderson and Sandra Myers, and thanked the alternates: Kerri Fritsch, Ellen Poole, Albert (Al) Del Grande, and Larry Becker.
A.2 State of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District from Chief Brian Helmick. Chief Helmick, of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District provided a PowerPoint of the State of the District and thanked staff and Council for their support.
A.3. Recognition of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District – Mayor Bryant called on the Members of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Board and Chief Helmick an presented them each with a plaque recognizing their service to the community.
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B. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES, LIAISONS AND STAFF
Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at a Community meeting in District 2, the ABAG meeting, the Juneteenth celebration, two meetings of the California Alliance of Local Electeds, requested staff send a letter opposing AB 2881, met with Bay Area Silicon Valley related to affordable housing, met with a team regarding Prop 13, and participated in a statewide call on Livable California.
Council Member Meyer reported on attendance at a meeting with the Park and Recreation Director, the Police Chief and officials from the City of Oakley related to youth services, a meet and greet with Trilogy residents, the Juneteenth event, virtual Senate and Housing meetings, the Deer Ridge fire safety meeting, a meeting with the Contra Costa Los Medanos College Board member, and the Delta Counties Coalition meeting.
Council Member Rarey reported on attendance at the Juneteenth event, a meeting with East Bay Regional Parks regarding Marsh Creek State Park, the Deer Ridge Fire safety meeting, worked with John Marsh Historic Trust on a flyer for a hike, and a meeting with a resident regarding Orchard Grove project.
Johnny Rodriguez had nothing to report, and commended staff at the community center for the work they do.
Mayor Bryant reported on attendance for a call with the California Insurance Commissioner, a meeting with the local AARP, the PADA unveiling of their mural, the Contra Costa Grand Jury training class, led a field trip of third graders, the Airport Land Use meeting, the East Contra Costa Habitat Conservancy meeting, and BART, TRANSPLAN, Tri Delta Transit and ECCCRFFA meetings.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Meyer to approve Consent Calendar Items C.1 – 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: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
SECONDER: Susannah Meyer, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, Bryant
C.1. Adopted Resolution 2022-81 recognizing the completion of service by the 2021/22 Redistricting Commission. (Tim Ogden/Margaret Wimberly/Damien Brower) C.2. Adopted joint Resolution 2022-82 and 2022-11-SA of the City Council of the City of Brentwood and the Governing Board of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Brentwood approving and authorizing the City Manager or City Attorney and Executive Director or General Counsel as appropriate, to execute certain Purchase Orders, Change Orders and/or Agreements for ongoing and/or recurring purchases with vendors that have anticipated spending over $50,000 for FY 2022/23, after approval as to form by the City Attorney or General Counsel. (Kerry Breen/Wilton Alderman)
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C.3. Adopted Resolution 2022-12 of the Successor Agency to the City of Brentwood Redevelopment Agency, adopting the 2022/23 - 2023/24 Operating Budget for the former Brentwood Redevelopment Agency Funds now administered by the Successor Agency; and amending the 2021/22 Operating Budget for the former Brentwood Redevelopment Agency Funds now administered by the Successor Agency. (Kerry Breen/Rachel Corona) C.4. Adopted Resolution 2022-83 approving a fee waiver in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for fiscal year 2022/23 for the use of the Brentwood Education and Technology Center for the operation of Delta Community Services, Inc. programs and services. (Bruce Mulder/Ben Keisic)
C.5. Accepted an Informational Report on the City Manager's approval of Final Subdivision Map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and acceptance of Offers of Dedication for Subdivision No. 8446, St. James Court, developed by D. Bailey Neff and Linda Lamb Neff. (Miki Tsubota/Heather Silfies)
C.6. Adopted Resolution 2022-84 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to send a request, on behalf of the City of Brentwood as the project sponsor for the portion of the Sand Creek Road Extension Project located within Brentwood, to the East Contra Costa Regional Fee and Financing Authority to approve that Project as the next priority Project after the James Donlon Extension Project. (Jack Dhaliwal/Renee Payette) D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Bryant announced his employer leases space from Rock Church which is located close to the project site, and while he does not believe that the Council decision on this proposed project will have any impact on his financial interest, including his income, he was recusing himself from the consideration of agenda item D.1 in an abundance of caution. He then left the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
D.1. An application for a vesting tentative subdivision map (Orchard Grove) (VTSM 9435) to create 51 residential lots, one bio-retention basin, and other related improvements. The project also includes a density bonus resulting in an overall project density of 3.03 units per acre and a design review (DR 20-003) for the homes to be constructed on the 51 lots (including 45 single-family detached homes and six affordable duets). The project is located east of Adams Lane, directly north of the intersection of Lone Oak Road and Gracie Lane. (Alexis Morris/Crystal De Castro)
The City Council took a five-minute recess from 9:23 p.m. to 9:28 p.m.
Vice Mayor Rodriguez opened the public hearing.
David Best, applicant, spoke in support of the project and regarding concessions that had been made related to Gracie Lane and the positioning of the homes.
The following speakers spoke in opposition to the project, Keith Schaefer, Rod Flohr, Danny Dohrmann, Sinziana Todor, Elood, Jorge Freitas, Carolina Villaseca, Tom Guenette, Nathan Smith, Marisol Valles, Ian, Daniel, Julie Schaefer.
The applicant and the applicants legal council Christian Cebrian provided additional remarks.
E-mails were received from Bill and Lisa Grady, Cornel Todor, Daniel Mathat, Jenn Garcia, Jorge Freitas, Josh Waldron, Keith Schaefer, Sinziana Todor, Robert and Carrie B.1
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Juracich and Veronica Haendel, in opposition to the Orchard Grove project as it is currently proposed.
There being no one else wishing to speak, it was moved/seconded by Rarey/Mendoza to close the public hearing. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, in favor, and Mayor Bryant recused.
It was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Rarey to continue the item to a date uncertain and referred the item to the Land Use and Development subcommittee for review. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant recused.
RESULT: APPROVED [4/01]
MOVER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
SECONDER: Karen Rarey, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez,
NOES: None
RECUSED: Mayor Bryant
Recess 11:09 p.m. to 11:14 p.m.
The Mayor rejoined the meeting.
Agenda Item E.1 was moved prior to agenda item D.2
E.1. Moved after item D.1 - Consideration of the Removal of Commissioner David Dolter from the Planning Commission and any follow up actions if necessary. (Damien Brower/Tim Ogden)
Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
The following residents spoke in support of removal: Carolina Villaseca, Rod Flohr, Sinziana Todor, and Danny Dohrmann.
An e-mail was received from Antonio Xavier and Robert and Carrie Juracich supporting the removal of David Dolter from the Planning Commission.
An e-mail was received from Mike Burkholder in support of training for new Planning Commissioners and allowing Commissioner Dolter to serve the remainder of his term.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public comment period was closed.
It was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Rarey to remove David Dolter from the Planning Commission and decided the position will remain vacant until the 2023 Planning Commissioner recruitment cycle is undertaken. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, and Mayor Bryant in favor and Vice Mayor Rodriguez opposed.
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RESULT: APPROVED [4/1]
MOVER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
SECONDER: Karen Rarey, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Bryant
NOES: Rodriguez
D.2. A resolution adopting the 2022/23 – 2026/27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) including roadway, parks and trails, water, wastewater and community facilities improvements to be constructed during the next five years; and approving a long-term interfund loan in the amount of $2,016,661, per Council/Administrative Policy 10-5, Budget and Fiscal Policies, Section 4.3, to provide capital funding for the portion of the Sand Creek Sports Complex project costs that will be repaid with Bond Refinance Savings. (Kerry Breen/Sonia Agostini)
Mayor Bryant opened the public hearing.
Danny Dohrmann, resident, spoke in opposition to spending funds on the Soundwall Project, as he did not feel the decrease in decibels would be noticeable.
The following speakers spoke in support of funding the Soundwall Project; Rod Flohr, Ian Cohen, Sukumar Dash, Carolina Villaseca, and Sinziana Todor.
E-mails were received from Anonymous Resident, David and Christina Amaral, Jackie Andrews, S. Walker in opposition to the Soundwall Project.
There being no one else wishing to speak, it was moved/seconded by Rarey/Mendoza to close the public hearing. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor.
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Mendoza to adopt Resolution 2022-85 adopting the 2022/23 – 2026/27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) including roadway, parks and trails, water, wastewater and community facilities improvements to be constructed during the next five years; and approving a long-term interfund loan in the amount of $2,016,661, per Council/Administrative Policy 10-5, Budget and Fiscal Policies, Section
4.3, to provide capital funding for the portion of the Sand Creek Sports Complex project costs that will be repaid with Bond Refinance Savings. 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
D.3. A Resolution amending the 2021/22 Operating Budget; Adopting the 2022/23 - 2023/24 Operating Budget; approving the addition of one (1) new full-time position to the City staff; approving pay down of unfunded obligations per Section 7.1.1 of the Council/Administrative Policy Budget and Fiscal Policies, No. 10-5; and amending the 2021/22 Fund Balance and Restrictions and Commitments in the General Fund. (Kerry Breen/Sonia Agostini)
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Mayor Bryant opened the public hearing.
Carolina Villaseca, resident, spoke in support of the budget.
There being no one else wishing to speak, it was moved/seconded by Rarey/Mendoza to close the public hearing. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor.
It was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Meyer to adopt Resolution 2022-86 amending the 2021/22 Operating Budget; Adopting the 2022/23 - 2023/24 Operating Budget; approving the addition of one (1) new full-time position to the City staff; approving pay down of unfunded obligations per Section 7.1.1 of the Council/Administrative Policy Budget and Fiscal Policies, No. 10-5; and amending the 2021/22 Fund Balance and Restrictions and Commitments in the General Fund. 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
D.4. Consideration of actions pertaining to the City’s Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts, Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 19-3, Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 21-1, and the Citywide Park Maintenance District No. 98-1 for Fiscal Year 2022/23. (Bruce Mulder/Aaron Wanden)
Mayor Bryant opened the comment period for the continued public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, it was moved/seconded by Rarey/Meyer to close the public hearing. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor.
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Mendoza to adopt Resolution 2022-87 approving actions pertaining to the City’s Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts, Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 19-3, Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 21-1, and the Citywide Park Maintenance District No. 98-1 for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
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
D.5 Second reading of Ordinance No. 1038 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 of Amendments to the 2019 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 9, California Fire Code. (Alexis Morris)
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Mayor Bryant opened the public hearing.
Carolina Villaseca, resident, spoke in support of the agenda item.
There being no one else wishing to speak, it was moved/seconded by Rarey/Mendoza to close the public hearing. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor.
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Bryant to Waive Second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1038 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 of Amendments to the 2019 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 9, California Fire Code. The City Clerk read the title of the 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: Joel Bryant, Mayor
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, Bryant
E. BUSINESS ITEMS
E.1. Moved after item D.1 - Consideration of the Removal of Commissioner David Dolter from the Planning Commission and any follow up actions if necessary. (Damien Brower/Tim Ogden)
E.2. A Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Pay Schedule and authorizing the City Manager or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to make ministerial revisions to it. (Sukari Beshears)
Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period, there being no one wishing to speak, it was closed.
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Meyer to adopt Resolution 2022-88 approving the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Pay Schedule and authorizing the City Manager or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to make ministerial revisions to it.
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
F. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
F.1. NEW REQUEST(S)
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Council Members wishing to have an agenda item placed on a future agenda shall make a request under this section of the agenda. These items will be included on the agenda for the next Council meeting.
F.2. REQUESTED ITEMS
F.2.1. Future agenda item request from Council Member Rarey for City Council discussion of, and possible direction to staff, related to a review and potential updates to City Council compensation. (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 Rarey/Meyer to continue consideration of this item to the July 12, 2022, 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: Karen Rarey, Council Member
SECONDER: Susannah Meyer, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, Bryant
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Meyer to adjourn at 1:20 a.m. 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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Packet Pg. 101 Communication: Minutes of the Joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting of June 1, 2022, the Special City Council meeting of June 1, CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 2
Meeting Date: August 9, 2022
Subject/Title: A Resolution amending Council/Administrative Policy No. 10-12, Policy and Procedures for Requests for Use of City Funds, to include an ineligibility period to reapply for City Funds for failure to abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the policy, add a new section to provide limits for City Council members and their families in regards to Donations, Fee Waivers, and/or Fee Reduction requests, and minor revisions for clarity and consistency
Prepared by: Wilton Alderman, Management Analyst
Submitted by: Kerry Breen, Director of Finance and Information Systems
PURPOSE & RECOMMENDATION
The purpose of the Policy and Procedures for Requests for Use of City Funds (“Policy”) is to allow partnership with other agencies and organizations in providing services that benefit the community and its residents. To that end and as approved by the City Manager or designee, non-profit agencies, intergovernmental agencies or community groups that provide community benefit may be granted a reduction and/or waiver of fees included in the approved Cost Allocation Plan for use of City property, such as City buildings, building maintenance or use of ball fields. Certain fees for permits, crowd control and solid waste services may also be waived.
In an effort to support those organizations that provide valuable community services for the public benefit, the Policy determines when consideration will be given for requests for use of City funds, and any limitations associated with those requests. Amendments reflect direction from the City Council related to how funds may be received by members of the City Council or not.
It is recommended that Council adopt a Resolution amending City Council/Administrative Policy No. 10-12, Policy and Procedures for Requests for Use of City Funds.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
Not applicable
PREVIOUS ACTION
On July 24, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006-18 which established the new Policy.
On August 24, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution 2010-113, which approved an amendment to the Policy to clarify Policy requirements.
On January 13, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution 2015-09 to streamline the request process by removing the insurance requirements given the rental of City Facilities already have insurance requirements, allowing the different Divisions within the County to each be considered a separate organization for approval purposes, and to revise the approval authority for the fee waivers and/or reduction requests.
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On February 14, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution 2017-17 approving and authorizing staff, in consultation with the City Attorney, to make revisions to certain City Council/Administrative Policies, contained in sections: 00-Administration, 10-Finance, 20- Personnel, 70-Public Safety, and 80-Community Promotion to reflect the separation and reorganization of the Administrative Services Department into the Finance and Information Systems and Human Resources Department.
On April 26, 2022, the City Council requested a Future agenda item request from Council Member Mendoza for City Council discussion of, and possible direction to staff, related to a policy and procedures for requests from Council Members or organizations they are involved with for grants, partnerships, and requests for anything of value from the City.
BACKGROUND
In recognition of the value of partnering with other agencies and organizations in providing services that benefit the community and its residents, the Brentwood City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006-18 on July 24, 2006, which established the Policy. The Policy determines when consideration should be given to the request for use of City Funds. The Policy has been amended from time to time to add clarity, to streamline the request process and to revise the approval authority.
The proposed amendments to the current Policy include updates to add clarity, transparency and to update terminology.
In addition, the following changes were made:
The Request for Fee Waiver and/or Fee Reduction Application Procedures section, item 10, was amended to move the hold harmless terms from Section 11 to Section 10 for a more consistent and clear section.
The Request for Fee Waiver and/or Fee Reduction Application Procedures section, item 14, was amended to set an ineligibility period of one year to reapply for City funds for failure to abide by the rules and procedures.
The Request for Donation Application Procedures section, item 5, was amended to move the hold harmless terms from section 6 for a more consistent and clear section.
A new Section to the Policy was added, City Council Member/Family Donation, Fee Waiver, and/or Fee Reduction Requests, as follows:
City Council Member/Family Donation, Fee Waiver and/or Fee Reduction Requests No City Donations, Fee Waiver, and/or Fee Reduction shall be available to any of the following individuals or entities:
1. The Mayor or any City Council Member (individually, each being an “Elected Official”)
2. Any Elected Official’s spouse or registered domestic partner
3. Any Elected Official’s dependent children
4. Any organization for which individuals listed in 1-3 above either a. Serve on the board of directors or other governing body or b. Receive any financial benefit
In order to facilitate review of the updates, attached to the Staff Report is Exhibit “A”, which includes changes to the Policy, which have been displayed in red.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The adoption of this Policy does not have a fiscal impact.
Attachments:
Resolution
Policy 10-12 Request for Use of City Funds 2022 Redline B.2
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AMENDING COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO. 10-12,
POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTS FOR USE OF CITY FUNDS, TO
INCLUDE AN INELIGIBILITY PERIOD TO REAPPLY FOR CITY FUNDS FOR
FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THE RULES AND PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE
POLICY, ADD A NEW SECTION TO PROVIDE LIMITS FOR CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN REGARDS TO DONATIONS, FEE
WAIVERS, AND/OR FEE REDUCTION REQUESTS, AND MINOR REVISIONS
FOR CLARITY AND CONSISTENCY
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006-18 which established the new Policy No. 10-12, Policies and Procedures Request for Use of City Funds; and
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution 2010-113 which approved an amendment to the policy to clarify policy requirements; and WHEREAS, on January 13, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution 2015-09 to streamline the request process by removing the insurance requirements given the rental of City Facilities already have insurance requirements, allowing the different Divisions within the County to each be considered a separate organization for approval purposes, and to revise the approval authority for the fee waivers and/or reduction requests; and WHEREAS, on February 14, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution 2017-17 approving and authorizing staff, in consultation with the City Attorney, to make revisions to certain City Council/Administrative Policies, contained in sections: 00-Administration, 10-Finance, 20- Personnel, 70-Public Safety, and 80-Community Promotion to reflect the separation and reorganization of the Administrative Services Department into the Finance and Information Systems and Human Resources Department.
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2022, the City Council requested a Future agenda item request from Council Member Mendoza for City Council discussion of, and possible direction to staff, related to a policy and procedures for requests from Council Members or organizations they are involved with for grants, partnerships, and requests for anything of value from the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Brentwood approves a Resolution amending Council/Administrative Policy No. 10-12, Policy and Procedures for Requests for Use of City Funds, as detailed in the attached Exhibit “A” which is incorporated herein by this reference.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Brentwood at a regular meeting held on August 9, 2022 by the following vote:
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COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
Subject:
Policy and Procedures For Requests for
Use of City Funds
Policy No: 10-12 Date: February 14June 28,
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Resolution No: 2017-17 Page 1 of 6
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PURPOSE
The City of Brentwood recognizes the value of partnering with other agencies and organizations in providing services that benefit the community and its residents. To that end, non-profit agencies, intergovernmental agencies or community groups that provide community benefit as approved by the City Manager or designee may be granted a reduction and/or waiver of fees that are included in the approved Cost Allocation Plan for use of City property, such as City buildings, building maintenance or use of ball fields. Certain fees for permits, crowd control and solid waste services may also be waived. In an additional effort to support those organizations that provide valuable community services for the public benefit, the following policy has been established to determine when consideration will be given for requests for use of City funds, and any limitations associated with those requests.
POLICY
Priorities and Requirements:
Fee waivers and/or reductions or donations are primarily made to local organizations based in the City of Brentwood. Agencies based in neighboring communities that serve a significant number of City of Brentwood residents may also apply. National agencies will most likely not be considered. Fee waivers and/or reductions or donations are made only to organizations as described within this Policy.
Applications for specific programs, events, equipment needs or general operational support will receive special consideration if they fall under one of the Council Two-Year goalsStrategic Initiatives. The City Council Two-Year Action Strategic Plan that contain these goals can be found on the Internet under “City Council”.
Special consideration will be given to events for which matching funds have been secured.
Requests for funding must be made in writing by using the application form.
Donation and Fee Waiver and/or Fee Reduction Requests:
Requests are made through completion of a “Request for Fee waiver and/or Fee Reduction/Donation” application. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis as outlined in this document.
Donations and Fee Waiver and/or Fee Reduction Requests will not be granted for the following expenses:
Office or administrative overhead/staff salaries of the requesting organization.
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Use of City Funds
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With the exception of: Contra Costa County Library, Delta Community Services Inc. and Contra Costa County Senior Nutrition Program as approved by the City Council.
Capital Equipment or Capital Projects, which includes the purchase or construction of fixed assets, such as land, buildings and any permanent improvements.
Rental of space other than City owned or operated facilities.
Request for Fee Waiver and/or Fee Reduction Application Procedures Fee waiver requests under $5,000 for the use of City facilities, equipment, and/or services for a special event held on, or impacting, public right of way may be waived by the respective Department Director or his/her designee. Fee waiver and/or fee reduction requests over $5,000 must be approved by City Council. These requests will be brought to Council through a staff report/request prepared by the Department Director. In the event a cumulative total of fees waived reach $5,000 for a single organization in any fiscal year, all further requests require City Council approval. ALL fee waiver and/or fee reduction requests must be made in writing by using the application form and must fall under one of the following categories:
Intergovernmental Cooperation
Department Sponsored Program
Financial Hardship / Non-Profit
Private Community Benefit
Fees may be waived and/or reduced for events and programs if the Director determines that all of the following criteria are met:
1. The organization is a non-profit organization as described by the Internal Revenue Service Section [Example Codes 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6)], or is an intergovernmental agency providing service within the City of Brentwood or community groups that provide community benefit as approved by the City Manager or designee.
2. The organization provides proof it is a valid non-profit or community service organization serving the citizens of Brentwood;
3. The imposition of fees would create a financial hardship on the organization or would have a detrimental effect upon the services provided to the public;
4. The service provided by the City is within the scope of services normally provided by the respective Department;
5. Appropriate recognition as co-sponsor or partner of the event or program is provided for the City of Brentwood on all promotional materials and at the event or program. and such promotional materials are approved by the Graphic B.2.b
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Standards Committee. All promotional materials representing the City must follow the graphic standards guidelines;
6. The program or event is determined by City Council, the City Manager or the appropriate Department Director to provide a public benefit and be of significant value to the community or to a significant portion of its residents;
7. All resources provided by the City in sponsorship of the event must be provided for within the Department’s current budget allocations, without a reduction of services;
8. The event or program is in compliancecomplies with the City Council Administrative Policy, 20-23 that prohibits unlawful workplace discrimination and harassment. Whether the event or program is in compliance with the City’s policy will be determined by the appropriate Department Director and may be appealed pursuant to the terms of this Ppolicy;
9. It is determined that the proposed event or program will have no significant impacts on the facilities or department activities, that the applicant will provide volunteer services and materials to mitigate any impacts created by the event or program, or that the impacts are adequately offset by the public benefit provided by the program or event;
10. Contractor or event sponsor shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify the City of Brentwood (City) and its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, expense, costs (including without limitation costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with contractor’s or event sponsor’s performance or work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in the agreement, except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. A hold harmless agreement form is included within the application and shall be signed by the applicant and/or event sponsor/contractor.
10.11. 11. A certificate of insurance or statement of self-insurance must be provided by the applicant. Contractor or event sponsor shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify the City of Brentwood (City) and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, expense, costs (including without limitation costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with contractor’s or event sponsor’s performance or work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in the agreement, except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City.
Minimum limits of insurance are $1,000,000 for General Liability and Automobile Liability. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability limits as required by the California Labor Code and Employer's Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury. Workers' Compensation and B.2.b
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Use of City Funds
Policy No: 10-12 Date: February 14June 28,
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Employer's Liability insurance will not be required if organization has no employees. In most cases, the insured party will need to supply an endorsement naming the City of Brentwood as additional insured. This documentation must be provided to the City at least fourteen (14) business days prior to the start of the event.
Any exceptions to the insurance requirement must be approved in writing by the Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager or designee.
12. Scheduling and use of facilities and events are subject to availability of requested facilities and do not have preference over City programs and activities or previous commitments to outside parties.
13. Reasonable steps shall be made by the applicant to minimize impacts to City facilities, programs, and residents.
14. Failure to abide by the rules and procedures as set forth in this document will result in the respective applicant being denied for funding and ineligible to request future fee waiver and/or fee reductions or donations for one year, at which point an application for funding may be requested in accordance with this Policy..
Request for Donation Application Procedures
Donation requests under $1,000 may be approved by the respective Department Director or his/her designee. Donation requests over $1,000 must be approved by City Council. These requests will be brought to Council through a staff report/request prepared by the Department Director. In the event a cumulative total of donations reach $1,000 for a single organization in any fiscal year, all further requests require City Council approval. ALL requests for a donation of funds from the City of Brentwood must be made in writing to the appropriate department Director (the department providing the waiver and/or donation) using the application form. Staff will submit their recommendation for approval or denial to City Council via a staff report, provided the request meets the following criteria. All requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, following the standards below:
For all donation requests, the following standards will apply:
1. Good cause exists that a donation is necessary or an activity/event will not take place. This includes a clearly stated public purpose and public benefit of the event and request, identifying the target population who will be served and how this relates to support of City funds.
2. Applicant must demonstrate it has the managerial and fiscal competence to complete the project/event and give evidence that it has pursued other sources of financial support.
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Use of City Funds
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3. If the organization or purpose of the event/activity is for a population greater than the City of Brentwood City limits, evidence must be given as to how funds are secured for those who live outside the City limits.
4. The event or program is in compliesance with City Council Administrative Policy, 20-23 that prohibits unlawful workplace discrimination and harassment.
Whether the event or program is in compliesance with the City’s policy will be determined by the appropriate Department Director and may be appealed pursuant to the terms of this Ppolicy.
5. A hold harmless agreement form is included within the application and shall be signed by the applicant and/or event sponsor/contractor. Contractor or event sponsor shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify the City of Brentwood (City) and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, expense, costs (including without limitation costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with contractor’s or event sponsor’s performance or work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in the agreement, except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City.
5.6. A certificate of insurance or statement of self-insurance must be provided by the applicant. Contractor or event sponsor shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify the City of Brentwood (City) and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, expense, costs (including without limitation costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with contractor’s or event sponsor’s performance or work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in the agreement, except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City.
Minimum limits of insurance are $1,000,000 for General Liability and Automobile Liability. Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability limits as required by the California Labor Code and Employer’s Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury. Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability insurance will not be required if organization has no employees. In most cases, the insured party will need to supply an endorsement naming the City of Brentwood as additional insured. This documentation must be provided to the City at least fourteen (14) business days prior to the start of the event.
Any exceptions to the insurance requirement must be approved in writing by the Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager or designee.
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Use of City Funds
Policy No: 10-12 Date: February 14June 28,
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Resolution No: 2017-17 Page 6 of 6
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6.7. Scheduling and use of facilities and events are subject to availability of requested facilities and do not have preference over City programs and activities or previous commitments to outside parties.
7.8. Reasonable steps shall be made by the applicant to minimize impacts to City facilities, programs, and residents.
8.9. Within 30 days of completion of any event in which a donation was received, the applicant will provide a written report to the respective Director of the event, to include at a minimum: number of participants; event revenue and expenses; copies of all publicity of the event; any benefit to the community and an accounting of where/when/how the proceeds of the event will be dispersed.
9.10. Failure to abide by the rules and procedures as set forth in this document will result in the respective applicant being denied for funding and ineligible to request future fee waiver and/or fee reductions or donations.
NOTE: Economic Development Grants may be applied for separately, using the Business License Tax Economic Development Program Grant Application form.
Contact the Community Development DepartmentEconomicthe Economic Development Division, at (925) 516-54045441 for additional information.
City Council Member/Family Donation, Fee Waiver and/or Fee Reduction Requests
No City Donations, Fee Waiver, and/or Fee Reduction shall be available to any of the following individuals or entities:
1. The Mayor or any City Council Member (individually, each being an “Elected Official”)
2. Any Elected Official’s spouse or registered domestic partner
3. Any Elected Official’s dependent children
4. Any organization for which individuals listed in 1-3 above either a. Serve on the board of directors or other governing body or b. Receive any financial benefit
Appeals
All decisions of the Department Director may be appealed to the City Manager for review. All appeals must be made in writing within ten (10) days following a determination or denial of a request. The City Manager’s decision will be final.
Auditing
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COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
Subject:
Policy and Procedures For Requests for
Use of City Funds
Policy No: 10-12 Date: February 14June 28,
20172022August 9,
2022
Resolution No: 2017-17 Page 7 of 6
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CITY OF BRENTWOOD
Staff will provide to the Finance Division all pertinent documentation required to support the Donation, Fee Waiver, and/or Fee Reduction. Finance Division staff will provide a yearly report to the City Council in September each year regarding all fee waivers and/or fee reductions and donations that have been approved or implemented during the previous fiscal year.
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Packet Pg. 112 Attachment: Policy 10-12 Request for Use of City Funds 2022 Redline (2770 : Requests for Use of City Funds Policy) CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 3
Meeting Date: August 9, 2022
Subject/Title: A Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for a Comprehensive Solid Waste Rate and User Fee Study, in the amount of $56,780, plus a 10% contingency of $5,678, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $62,458.
Prepared by: Debra Galey, Senior Analyst
Submitted by: Miki Tsubota, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
PURPOSE AND RECOMMENDATION
This action approves a Professional Services Agreement to prepare a Solid Waste (garbage) Utility Rate Study. The existing utility rates will expire July 1, 2023, and preparing a cost of service analysis will ensure rates will meet the cost of providing service. In not moving forward, existing rates will remain in place, which may not fully cover the cost of service, potentially leaving a deficit in the utility enterprise account.
Staff recommends the Council adopt a Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Professional Service Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for a Comprehensive Solid Waste Rate and User Fee Study, in the amount of $56,780, plus a 10% contingency of $5,678 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $62,458.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
Focus Area 1: Infrastructure, Goal 2 – Infrastructure: Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste services. C. Ensure fiscal sustainability by conducting rate studies.
PREVIOUS ACTION
On December 10, 2013, by Ordinance No. 924, the City Council accepted and approved a Solid Waste Rate Study and adopted revised monthly user charges for solid waste service for Fiscal Years 2013/14 through 2017/18 and subsequent years.
On June 26, 2018, by Resolution No. 2018-88, the City Council accepted and approved a Solid Waste Utility Rate Study and adopted monthly user charges for solid waste service for Fiscal Years 2018/19 through 2022/23.
BACKGROUND
Solid Waste Operation Funding
Enterprise Funds account for operations where the cost of providing goods or services to the general public are financed or recovered primarily through user charges. The City’s Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste funds are enterprises funded by utility user rates. In order to implement or adjust rates for these “property-related” services, the City must comply with Article XIIID, Section 6 of the California Constitution, which was enacted by Proposition 218 in 1996.
This Constitutional Section requires (1) revenues derived from fees or charges for property related service shall not exceed the cost to provide service, (2) revenues derived from fees or charges shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which it was imposed, (3) the amount of a fee or charge upon a parcel shall not exceed the proportional cost of the service B.3
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attributable to the parcel. This process involves examining operational costs, supplies and services, debt service, administrative costs, capital replacement/upgrades of the existing system and reserves per City fiscal policy, then proportionately distributing these costs among the utility customer categories (residential and non-residential).
Rate studies were completed in 2013 and 2018, setting rate schedules for solid waste services for the five-year periods of Fiscal Years 2013/14 through 2017/18 and Fiscal Years 2018/19 through 2022/23, respectively.
HF&H Consultants, LLC performed the rate analysis in 2013 and 2018 and is familiar with the City’s polices and financial documents, as well as the solid waste industry. The proposed study will analyze the solid waste enterprise, as well as current customer volume and service habits, and propose rates for Fiscal Years 2023/24 through 2028/29 to be effective July 1, 2023. In addition, the proposal includes the optional task of analyzing solid waste vehicle impacts to City roadways, the cost of roadway maintenance and the potential of the Solid Waste Enterprise contributing to roadway maintenance.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of the Rate and User Fee Study is $56,780, plus a 10% contingency of $5,678, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $62,458 and is included in the 2022/23 Operating Budget as a Strategic Initiative. The cost of the study will be funded through the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and ultimately, be covered within appropriate rate schedules.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement for Professional Services
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE
A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC FOR
A COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE RATE AND USER FEE STUDY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,780, PLUS A 10% CONTINGENCY OF $5,678 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $62,458.
WHEREAS, In order to implement or adjust rates for “property-related” services, the City must comply with Article XIIID, Section 6 of the California Constitution, which was enacted by Proposition 218 in 1996; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 218 requires property related fees and charges to be based on cost of service and be proportional to level of service specifically received by the parcel; and WHEREAS, on December 10, 2013, by Ordinance Nos. 924, the City Council accepted and approved a Solid Waste Rate Study and adopted revised monthly user charges for solid waste service for Fiscal Years 2013/14 through 2017/18 and subsequent years; and WHEREAS, on June 26, 2018, by Resolution No. 2018-88, the City Council accepted and approved a Solid Waste Rate Study and adopted revised monthly user charges for solid waste service for Fiscal Years 2018/19 through 2022/23 and subsequent years.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Brentwood does hereby approve and authorize the City Manager or designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for a Comprehensive Solid Waste Rate and User Fee Study, in the amount of $56,780, plus a 10% contingency of $5,678 for a total not-toexceed amount of $62,458.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Brentwood at a regular meeting held on the 9th day of August 2022 by the following vote:
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Attachment: Agreement for Professional Services (2788 : PSA for a Solid Waste Rate and User Fee Study)
31. Severability. If any term, provision, condition or covenant of this Agreement or its application to any party or circumstances shall be held, to any extent, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of the term, provision, condition or covenant to persons or circumstances other than those as to whom or which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected, and shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
32. Signatures.
32.1 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which together will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute the same instrument.
32.2 Digital/Electronic Signatures. Using a City-approved method, this Agreement may be executed through the use of digital or electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code Section
16.5. The presence of an electronic signature on this Agreement will be construed as the Parties’ consent to do business electronically.
CONSULTANT:
* By:
Printed Name: Rob Hilton
Title: President/Managing Partner
** By:
Printed Name: Rick Simonson
Title: Senior Vice President/Managing Partner
CITY:
By:
Tim Y. Ogden, City Manager
ATTEST:
By:
Margaret Wimberly, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Damien Brower, City Attorney
LLC:
The Agreement must be signed by a Managing Member or the LLC must attach a resolution empowering the signatory to bind the LLC.
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Attachment: Agreement for Professional Services (2788 : PSA for a Solid Waste Rate and User Fee Study) CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 4
Meeting Date: August 9, 2022
Subject/Title: Resolutions approving the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of (1) the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies, (2) the Successor Agency to the Brentwood Redevelopment Agency, and (3) the Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority, from August 9, 2022 through September 8, 2022, per AB 361 (2021)
Prepared by: Margaret Wimberly, City Clerk
Submitted by: Tim Ogden, City Manager
PURPOSE AND RECOMMENDATION
As required by State law, this item extends for a period of thirty days, the ability of the City Council and its subsidiary legislative bodies, the Successor Agency to the Brentwood Redevelopment Agency, and the Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority to hold teleconference meetings pursuant to the emergency provisions established by Assembly Bill (AB) 361 (2021), and set forth in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Sections 54950, et seq., hereafter, “the Brown Act”)
It is recommended that:
1. The City Council adopt a Resolution approving the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies from August 9, 2022 through September 8, 2022, per AB 361 (2021)
2. The City Council, sitting as the Successor Agency, adopt a Resolution approving the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Successor Agency to the Brentwood Redevelopment Agency from August 9, 2022 through September 8, 2022, per AB 361 (2021)
3. The City Council, sitting as the Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority (the “Authority”), adopt a Resolution approving the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Authority from August 9, 2022 through September 8, 2022, per AB 361 (2021)
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
None.
PREVIOUS ACTION
See Attachment A.
BACKGROUND
The Brown Act governs the manner in which meetings of local legislative bodies are to be conducted. In September 2021, the Brown Act was amended by AB 361 to provide for the use of teleconferencing by legislative bodies in times of emergencies, such as global health pandemics, wildfires, and the like.
In order to conduct public meetings under this new teleconferencing model, legislative bodies are required to, among other things:
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discontinue action on agenda items by the legislative body in the event of a disruption that prevents the City from broadcasting the remote meeting, or in the event of a disruption within the City’s control that prevents members of the public from offering public comments in real time; and
make periodic findings regarding the ongoing need for teleconferencing.
The periodic findings required by the state must be made every 30 days. To make these findings, the City’s legislative bodies must determine that:
1. the circumstances of the state of emergency have been reconsidered, and
2. either of the following circumstances continue to exist:
a. the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to safely meet in person, or
b. state or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.
As noted in the attached resolutions, the circumstances of the state of emergency continue to exist, insomuch as the State of California’s State of Emergency due to COVID-19 (originally issued March 4, 2020, and thereafter updated) remains in effect with respect to cities.
In addition, Dr. Sefanit Mekuria, Deputy Public Health Officer for Contra Costa County, issued revised recommendations on July 5, 2022 for safely holding public meetings, including strongly recommending teleconferencing meetings as those meetings present the lowest risk of transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19, and further recommended social distancing or face masking of all attendees if public meetings were held in person (see Exhibit 1 to the attached Resolutions).
As the Agency and the Authority are separate entities related to, but independent of, the City, this is a joint staff report, with separate resolutions prepared for each entity. The attached Resolutions make the required findings under AB 361 (2021). If adopted, they will allow the City and its subsidiary bodies, the Agency, and the Authority to continue to use teleconferencing and offer remote participation for public meetings for the next 30 days.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
Attachments:
AB 361 Resolution Attachment (Exhibit 1) 07.05.2022
Attachment "A"
AB 361 Resolution
AB 361 Resolution Successor Agency
AB 361 Resolution BIFA
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Recommendations for safely holding public meetings
Each local government agency is authorized to determine whether to hold public meetings in person, on-line (teleconferencing only), or via a combination of methods. The following are recommendations from the Contra Costa County Health Officer to minimize the risk of COVID 19 transmission during a public meeting.
1. Online meetings (i.e. teleconferencing meetings) are encouraged, where practical, as these meetings present the lowest risk of transmission of SARS CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID 19. This is particularly important when community prevalence rates are high. Our current trends as of July 5, 2022 in Covid-19 case rate, test positivity, Covid-19 hospitalizations, and Covid-19 wastewater surveillance are increasing at this time. In addition to this, the predominant variant of Covid-19 being identified continues to be the Omicron variant and it’s subvariants the impact of which on the spread of Covid-19 has shown to dramatically increase COVID-19 transmission.
2. If a local agency determines to hold in-person meetings, offering the public the opportunity to attend via a call-in option or an internet-based service option is recommended, when possible, to give those at higher risk of and/or higher concern about COVID-19 an alternative to participating in person.
3. A written safety protocol should be developed and followed. It is recommended that the protocol require social distancing, where feasible – i.e. six feet of separation between attendees; and consider requiring or strongly encouraging face masking of all attendees and encouraging attendees to be up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccine.
4. Seating arrangements should allow for staff and members of the public to easily maintain at least six-foot distance from one another at all practicable times.
5. Consider holding public meetings outdoors. Increasing scientific consensus is that outdoor airflow reduces the risk of COVID-19 transmission compared to indoor spaces. Hosting events outdoors also may make it easier to space staff and members of the public at least 6 feet apart. If unable to host outdoors, consider ways to increase ventilation and flow of the indoor space to reduce the risk of COVID-19 while indoors.
6. Current evidence is unclear as to the added benefit of temperature checks in addition to symptom checks. We encourage focus on symptom checks as they may screen out individuals with other Covid-19 symptoms besides fever and help reinforce the message to not go out in public if you are not feeling well.
7. Consider a voluntary attendance sheet with names and contact information to assist in contact tracing of any cases linked to a public meeting.
Revised 7-5-2022
Sefanit Mekuria, MD, MPH
Deputy Health Officer, Contra Costa County
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PREVIOUS ACTION
On March 17, 2020, the City Council, by Resolution No. 2020-36, confirmed the Director of Emergency Services’ Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to the Spread of a Severe Acute Respiratory Illness Caused by the Novel Coronavirus Designated as COVID-19.
On October 12, 2021, the City Council, by Resolution No. 2021-131, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies, from October 12, 2021 through November 11, 2021, per AB 361 (2021).
On October 12, 2021, the Successor Agency (the “Agency”), by Resolution No. 2021-04-SA, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Agency from October 12, 2021 through November 11, 2021, per AB 361 (2021).
On October 12, 2021, the Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority (the “Authority”), by Resolution No. BIFA-32, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Authority from October 12, 2021 through November 11, 2021, per AB 361 (2021).
On November 9, 2021, the City Council, by Resolution No. 21-140, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies, from November 9, 2021 through December 9, 2021, per AB 361 (2021).
On November 9, 2021, the Agency, by Resolution No. 2021-05-SA, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Agency from November 9, 2021 through December 9, 2021, per AB 361 (2021).
On November 9, 2021, the Authority, by Resolution No. BIFA-33, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Authority from November 9, 2021 through December 9, 2021, per AB 361 (2021).
On November 16, 2021, the City Council, by Resolution No. 2021-143, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies, from November 16, 2021 through December 16, 2021, per AB 361 (2021).
On November 16, 2021, the Agency, by Resolution No. 2021-06-SA, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Agency from November 16, 2021 through December 16, 2021, per AB 361 (2021).
On November 16, 2021, the Authority, by Resolution No. BIFA-34, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Authority from November 16, 2021 through December 16, 2021, per AB 361 (2021).
On December 14, 2021, the City Council, by Resolution No. 2021-153, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies, from December 14, 2021 through January 13, 2022, per AB 361 (2021).
On December 14, 2021, the Agency, by Resolution No. 2021-07-SA, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Agency from December 14, 2021 through January 13, 2022, per AB 361 (2021).
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Packet Pg. 142 Attachment: Attachment "A" (2790 : AB 361 - Teleconferencing) On December 14, 2021, the Authority, by Resolution No. BIFA-35, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Authority from December 14, 2021 through January 13, 2022, per AB 361 (2021).
On January 11, 2022, the City Council, by Resolution No. 2022-03 approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies, from January 11, 2022 through February 10, 2022 per AB 361 (2021).
On January 11, 2022, the Agency, by Resolution No. 2022-01-SA, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Agency from January 11, 2022 through February 10, 2022 per AB 361 (2021).
On January 11, 2022, the Authority, by Resolution No. BIFA-36 approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Authority from January 11, 2022 through February 10, 2022 per AB 361 (2021).
On February 8, 2022, the City Council, by Resolution No. 2022-18 approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies, from February 8, 2022 through March 10, 2022 per AB 361 (2021).
On February 8, 2022, the Agency, by Resolution No. 2022-04-SA, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Agency from February 8, 2022 through March 10, 2022 per AB 361 (2021).
On February 8, 2022, the Authority, by Resolution No. BIFA-37 approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Authority from February 8, 2022 through March 10, 2022 per AB 361 (2021).
On March 8, 2022, the City Council, by Resolution No. 2022-30, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies, from March 8, 2022 to April 7, 2022 per AB 361 (2021)
On March 8, 2022, the Agency, by Resolution No. 2022-05-SA, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Agency from March 8, 2022 through April 7, 2022 per AB 361 (2021).
On March 8, 2022, the Authority, by Resolution No. BIFA-38 approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Authority from March 8, 2022 through April 7, 2022 per AB 361 (2021).
On March 22, 2022, the City Council, by Resolution No. 2022-35, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies, from March 22, 2022 to April 21, 2022 per AB 361 (2021)
On March 22, 2022, the Agency, by Resolution No. 2022-06-SA, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Agency from March 22, 2022 through April 21, 2022 per AB 361 (2021).
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Packet Pg. 143 Attachment: Attachment "A" (2790 : AB 361 - Teleconferencing) On March 22, 2022, the Authority, by Resolution No. BIFA-39 approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Authority from March 22, 2022 through April 21, 2022 per AB 361 (2021).
On April 12, 2022, the City Council, by Resolution No. 2022-44, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies, from April 12, 2022 through May 12, 2022, per AB 361 (2021).
On April 12, 2022, the Agency, by Resolution No. 2022-07-SA, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Agency from April 12, 2022 through May 12, 2022, per AB 361 (2021).
On April 12, 2022, the Authority, by Resolution No. BIFA-40 approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Authority from April 12, 2022 through May 12, 2022, per AB 361 (2021).
On May 10, 2022, the City Council, by Resolution No. 2022-57, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies, from May 10, 2022 through June 9, 2022, per AB 361 (2021).
On May 10, 2022, the Agency, by Resolution No. 2022-08-SA, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Agency from May 10, 2022 through June 9, 2022, per AB 361 (2021).
On May 10, 2022, the Authority, by Resolution No. BIFA-41 approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Authority from May 10, 2022 through June 9, 2022, per AB 361 (2021).
On May 26, 2022, the City Council, by Resolution No. 2022-66, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies, from May 24, 2022, through June 23, 2022, per AB 361 (2021).
On May 26, 2022, the Agency, by Resolution No. 2022-09-SA, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Agency from May 24, 2022, through June 23, 2022, per AB 361 (2021).
On May 26, 2022, the Authority, by Resolution No. BIFA-42 approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Authority from May 24, 2022, through June 23, 2022, per AB 361 (2021).
On June 14, 2022, the City Council, by Resolution No. 2022-77, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies, from June 14, 2022, through July 14, 2022, per AB 361 (2021).
On June 14, 2022, the Agency, by Resolution No. 2022-10-SA, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Agency from June 14, 2022, through July 14, 2022, per AB 361 (2021).
On June 14, 2022, the Authority, by Resolution No. BIFA-43 approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Authority from June 14, 2022, through July 14, 2022, per AB 361 (2021).
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Packet Pg. 144 Attachment: Attachment "A" (2790 : AB 361 - Teleconferencing) On July 12, 2022, the City Council, by Resolution No. 2022-90, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the City Council and all subsidiary City legislative bodies, from July 12, 2022, through August 11, 2022, per AB 361 (2021).
On June 12, 2022, the Agency, by Resolution No. 2022-13-SA, approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Agency from July 12, 2022, through August 11, 2022, per AB 361 (2021).
On July 12, 2022, the Authority, by Resolution No. BIFA-44 approved the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Authority from July 12, 2022, through August 11, 2022, per AB 361 (2021).
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BRENTWOOD APPROVING THE CONTINUED USE OF
TELECONFERENCING FOR MEETINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL AND ALL OTHER CITY SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATIVE
BODIES, FROM AUGUST 9, 2022 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8,
2022, PER AB 361 (2021)
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor of California proclaimed a State of Emergency to exist in California as a result of the threat of novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution 2020-36, confirming the Director of Emergency Services’ proclamation of the existence of a local emergency due to the spread of a severe acute respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus designated as COVID-19. Said Resolution remains in effect; and
WHEREAS, also on March 17, 2020, the Governor of California executed Executive Order N-29-20, which suspended and modified specified provisions in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950, et seq.) and authorized local legislative bodies to hold public meetings via teleconference and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and participate in the meeting of the local legislative body; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2021, the Governor of California executed Executive Order N08-21, which extended the provisions of Executive Order N-29-20 concerning teleconference accommodations for public meetings through September 30, 2021; and WHEREAS, on September 16, 2021, the Governor of California signed into law Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361, Rivas) (Stats. 2021, ch. 165) (“AB 361”), which, among other actions, amended Government Code § 54953 by providing alternative teleconferencing requirements to conduct public meetings during a proclaimed state of emergency; and WHEREAS, on November 10, 2021, the Governor of California executed Executive Order N-21-21, which extended the timeframes set forth in Executive Order N-12-21 and N-17-21 through March 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS, AB 361 imposes requirements to ensure that members of the public are able to attend and participate in public meetings conducted via teleconference, including:
Notice of the means by which members of the public may access the meeting and offer public comment, including an opportunity for all persons to attend via a call-in option or an internet-based service option, such as Zoom; and
The legislative body shall take no further action on agenda items when there is a disruption that prevents the City from broadcasting the meeting, or in the event of a disruption within the City’s control that prevents members of the public from offering public comments, until public access is restored; and
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Packet Pg. 146 Attachment: AB 361 Resolution (2790 : AB 361 - Teleconferencing)