Agenda packet — Brentwood City Council, July 25, 2023 (part 4 of 4)

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Response f): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR. The proposed project does not include actions that would impair or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. The project involves the development of commercial land uses within an urbanized environment, and would not interfere with any emergency response or evacuation plans.

Response g): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR. The risk of wildfire is related to a variety of parameters, including fuel loading (vegetation), fire weather (winds, temperatures, humidity levels and fuel moisture contents) and topography (degree of slope). Steep slopes contribute to fire hazard by intensifying the effects of wind and making fire suppression difficult.

Fuels such as grass are highly flammable because they have a high surface area to mass ratio and require less heat to reach the ignition point, while fuels such as trees have a lower surface area to mass ratio and require more heat to reach the ignition point.

The state has charged CalFire with the identification of Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) within State Responsibility Areas. In addition, CalFire must recommend Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) identified within any Local Responsibility Areas. The FHSZ maps are used by the State Fire Marshall as a basis for the adoption of applicable building code standards.

Brentwood is a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) that is served by the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CON Fire). Con Fire provides fire, rescue and emergency medical services to Brentwood, and some 750,000 residents in 11 cities and 10 unincorporated areas across their 553 square-mile jurisdiction. The City of Brentwood is not categorized as a "Very High" FHSZ by CalFire.

Development allowed under the proposed project would not place people and/or structures in areas at significant risk of wildland fires. Additionally, the proposed project will be evaluated for consistency with all applicable building and fire safety code sections that reduce fire risks.

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X. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY ‐‐ WOULD THE PROJECT:

Significant Impact
Peculiar to the
Project or the
Project Site
Significant Impact
due to New
Information
Impact
Adequately
Addressed in the
Specific Plan EIR
Impact not
Previously
Addressed
in Specific
Plan EIR
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements or otherwise substantially
degrade surface or ground water quality?
X
b) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater recharge
such that the project may impede sustainable
groundwater management of the basin?
X
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of
the course of a stream or river or through the
addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which
would:

X
i) result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or
off-site; X
ii) substantially increase the rate or amount of
surface runoff in a manner which would result
in flooding on- or offsite;
X
iii) create or contribute runoff water which
would exceed the capacity of existing or
planned stormwater drainage systems to
provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff; or
X
iv) impede or redirect flood flows? X
d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk
release of pollutants due to project inundation? X
e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a
water quality control plan or sustainable
groundwater management plan?
X

RESPONSES TO CHECKLIST QUESTIONS
Responses a): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR. Grading, excavation, removal of vegetation cover, and loading activities associated with construction activities could temporarily increase runoff, erosion, and sedimentation. Construction activities also could result in soil compaction and wind erosion impacts that could adversely affect soils and reduce the revegetation potential at construction sites and staging areas.

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The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) regulates stormwater discharges associated with construction activities where clearing, grading, or excavation results in a land disturbance of one or more acres. Performance Standard NDCC-13 of the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requires applicants to show proof of coverage under the State’s General Construction Permit prior to receipt of any construction permits. The State’s General Construction Permit requires a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to be prepared for the site. A SWPPP describes Best Management Practices (BMPs) to control or minimize pollutants from entering stormwater and must address both grading/erosion impacts and non-point source pollution impacts of the development project, including post-construction impacts. The City of Brentwood requires all development projects to use BMPs to treat runoff.

The City owns and operates the Brentwood Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) located at 2251 Elkins Way in Contra Costa County. The WWTP is regulated under Waste Discharge Requirements Order R5-2013-0106-01 (NPDES Permit No. CA0082660) for the discharge of disinfected tertiary treated wastewater. The WWTP receives wastewater from approximately 19,612 residential connections and 504 commercial business connections. The City’s sewer system consists of approximately 243 miles of main line, ranging from 8 inches to 42 inches in diameter, and two lift stations. Section 120 of the City’s Standard Specifications addresses Sanitary Sewer Installation. This section includes specifications on pipe, manhole, cleanout, and sewer lateral materials and construction methods, as well as sewer line pressure testing, acceptance, and final inspection. These requirements provide reasonable assurance sewers constructed to these specifications will perform adequately with minimal infiltration or maintenance problems and will maintain their structural integrity for the duration of their intended useful lives. The City’s Standard Specifications are updated periodically to help prevent future problems in the City’s sewer system.

Additionally, in accordance with thresholds and effective dates in the city’s NPDES permit, every application for a development project, including, but not limited to, a rezoning, tentative map, parcel map, conditional use permit, variance, site development permit, design review, or building permit that is subject to the development runoff requirements in the city’s NPDES permit shall be accompanied by a stormwater control plan that meets the criteria in the most recent version of the Contra Costa Clean Water Program Stormwater C.3. Guidebook.

The collection of fees and determined fair share fee amounts are adopted by the City for all new development projects. The payment of applicable development impact fees by the proposed project would ensure that the project pays its fair-share of capital improvement fees towards future system expansions. Additionally, through compliance with the NPDES permit requirements, and compliance with the SWPPP, and stormwater control plan C.3 stormwater requirements the proposed project would not result in a violation of any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements.

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Project Requirement(s)
Project Requirement Hydro‐1: The project applicant shall prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that includes specific types and sources of stormwater pollutants, determine the location and nature of potential impacts, and specify appropriate control measures to eliminate impacts on receiving water quality from stormwater runoff.

The SWPPP shall require treatment BMPs that incorporate, at a minimum, the required hydraulic sizing design criteria for volume and flow to treat projected stormwater runoff.

The SWPPP shall comply with the most current standards established by the RWQCB, and the Contra Costa Clean Water program. Best Management Practices shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer and RWQCB.

Project Requirement Hydro 2: Prior to approval of the building permit, the project applicant shall submit a detailed Stormwater Control Plan that meets the criteria in the most recent version of the Contra Costa Clean Water Program Stormwater C.3. Guidebook.

The project’s storm drainage infrastructure plans must demonstrate adequate infrastructure capacity to collect and direct all stormwater generated on the project site within the on‐site retention facility to the City’s existing stormwater conveyance system and demonstrate that the project would not result in on‐ or off‐site drainage impacts.

Response b): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR. The proposed project would not result in the construction of new groundwater wells, nor would it increase the levels of groundwater pumping.

The City’s water supply consists of both surface water from the Delta and groundwater from existing wells located in the East Contra Costa Subbasin within the larger San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Basin. The City pumps groundwater from an alluvial basin underlying the City. The City has nine permitted groundwater wells within its service area, five of which are active wells.

Historical conditions as reflected in the hydrographs and contour maps for the East Contra Costa Subbasin indicate that the groundwater system has no apparent overdraft, suggesting that historical extraction patterns have not exceeded the safe yield of the basin.

Development proposed by the project would result in new impervious surfaces and could reduce stormwater infiltration and groundwater recharge. Groundwater recharge occurs primarily through percolation of surface waters through the soil and into the groundwater basin. The addition of significant areas of impervious surfaces (such as roads, parking lots, buildings, etc.) can interfere with this natural groundwater recharge process. Upon project buildout, portions of the project site would be covered in impervious surfaces, which would limit the potential for Attachment 16

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groundwater percolation to occur on the project site. However, given the relatively large size of the groundwater basin, the areas of impervious surfaces added as a result of project implementation will not adversely affect the recharge capabilities of the local groundwater basin.

Additionally, the project would maintain pervious surfaces within the on-site landscaping and drainage features. These pervious areas could maintain opportunities for groundwater recharge.

Because the City has adequate existing water service capacity to serve the project, and the limited scope of impervious surface coverage (when compared to the larger groundwater basin), the proposed project would result in less-than-significant impacts related to depletion of groundwater supplies and interference with groundwater recharge.

Responses c), e): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR. When land is in a natural or undeveloped condition, precipitation will infiltrate/percolate the soils and mulch. Much of the rainwater that falls on natural or undeveloped land slowly infiltrates the soil and is stored either temporarily or permanently in underground layers of soil. When the soil becomes completely soaked or saturated with water or the rate of rainfall exceeds the infiltration capacity of the soil, the rainwater begins to flow on the surface of land to low lying areas, ditches, channels, streams, and rivers. Rainwater that flows off of a site is defined as storm water runoff. When a site is in a natural condition or is undeveloped, a larger percentage of rainwater infiltrates into the soil and a smaller percentage flows off the site as storm water runoff.

The infiltration and runoff process is altered when a site is developed with urban uses. Buildings, roads, and parking lots introduce asphalt, concrete, and roofing materials to the landscape. These materials are relatively impervious, which means that they absorb less rainwater. As impervious surfaces are added to the ground conditions, the natural infiltration process is reduced. As a result, the volume and rate of storm water runoff increases. The increased volumes and rates of storm water runoff can result in flooding in some areas if adequate storm drainage facilities are not provided.

There are no rivers, streams, or water courses located on or immediately adjacent to the project site. As such, there is no potential for the project to alter a water course, which could lead to on or offsite flooding. Drainage improvements associated with the project site would be located on the project site, and the project would not alter or impact offsite drainage facilities.

Development of the project site would potentially increase local runoff production, and would introduce constituents into storm water that are typically associated with urban runoff. These constituents include heavy metals (such as lead, zinc, and copper) and petroleum hydrocarbons.

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BMPs will be applied to the proposed site development to limit the concentrations of these constituents in any site runoff that is discharged into downstream facilities to acceptable levels.

The project would be subject to all relevant General Plan policies and actions that aim to reduce water pollution from construction and new development, and protect and enhance natural storm drainage and water quality features. The policies include numerous requirements that would reduce the potential for implementation of the proposed project to result in increased water quality impacts. In addition, compliance with the Clean Water Act and regulations enforced by the RWQCB would ensure that construction-related impacts to water quality are minimized and projects comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Additionally, all municipalities within Contra Costa County (and the County itself) are required to develop more restrictive surface water control standards for new development projects as part of the renewal of the Countywide NPDES permit. Known as the “C.3 Standards,” new development and redevelopment projects that create or replace an acre or more of impervious surface area must contain and treat stormwater runoff from the site. The proposed project is a C.3 regulated project and is required to include appropriate site design measures, source controls, features and facilities for hydromodification management (HM) and hydraulically-sized stormwater treatment measures. These measures would include underground storage facilities for HM and biorention areas to treat stormwater runoff before allowing it to proceed into the public storm drain system.

In order to ensure that stormwater runoff from the project site does not adversely increase pollutant levels in adjacent surface waters and stormwater conveyance infrastructure, Project Requirement Hydro 1 requires the preparation of a SWPPP. As described previously, the SWPPP would require the application of BMPs to effectively reduce pollutants from stormwater leaving the site during both the construction and operational phases of the project.

Additionally, the project is subject to the project Requirement Hydro 2 that requires the project applicant to prepare and submit a Stormwater Control Plan that meets the criteria in the most recent version of the Contra Costa Clean Water Program Stormwater C.3. Guidebook.

New development projects in the City of Brentwood are required to provide site-specific storm drainage solutions and improvements that are consistent with the overall storm drainage infrastructure approach presented in Contra Costa County Flood Control District Drainage Area maps. The project applicant is required to submit a detailed storm drainage infrastructure plan to the City for review and approval. The project’s storm drainage infrastructure plans must demonstrate adequate infrastructure capacity to collect and direct all stormwater generated on the project site within the on-site retention and detention facility to the City’s existing stormwater conveyance system and demonstrate that the project would not result in on- or offsite flooding impacts.

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The development of an onsite storm drainage system, the payment of all applicable development fees, and the implementation of Requirements Hydro 1 and Hydro 2 would ensure that this impact is less than significant.

Response d): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR. Floodplain zones are determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and used to create Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). These tools assist cities in mitigating flooding hazards through land use planning.

FEMA also outlines specific regulations for any construction, whether residential, commercial, or industrial within 100-year floodplains.

Tsunamis are defined as sea waves created by undersea fault displacement. A tsunami poses little danger away from shorelines. As Brentwood is several miles inland from the Carquinez Strait, the project site is not exposed to flooding risks from tsunamis and adverse impacts would not result.

A seiche is a long-wavelength, large-scale wave action set up in a closed body of water such as a lake or reservoir. The project is not located near a closed body of water.

The project site is not located within the FEMA designated 100-year floodplain, or within inundation areas from tsunami or seiche events.

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XI. LAND USE AND PLANNING ‐ Would the project:

Significant Impact
Peculiar to the
Project or the
Project Site
Significant Impact
due to New
Information
Impact
Adequately
Addressed in the
Specific Plan EIR
Impact not
Previously
Addressed
in Specific
Plan EIR
a) Physically divide an established community? X
b) Cause a significant environmental impact due to a
conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation
adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?
X

RESPONSES TO CHECKLIST QUESTIONS
Response a): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR. The project site is part of a master planned area within the PA-1 Specific Plan Area. General Plan Policy LU 1-2 provides specific guidance regarding the planning and development goals for PA-1. In order to ensure that the General Plan guidance with respect to PA-1 is implemented and carried out, the City elected to prepare a specific plan to establish a detailed land use, infrastructure, and development plan for PA-1.

The land uses allowed under the adopted PA-1 Specific Plan provide opportunities for cohesive new growth within existing urbanized areas of the city, as well as new growth adjacent to existing urbanized areas, but would not create physical division within the community.

Surrounding existing uses include vacant lands to the south and developed commercial uses to the north, and SR-4 to the east. Residential uses are located to the west of the site, west of Heidorn Ranch Road in the City of Antioch. The project would be consistent and compatible with the surrounding land uses, and would not divide an established community.

As such, the proposed project is consistent with the adopted vision, allowed uses, and standards identified within the PA-1 Specific Plan, and would not result in any new or increased impacts, beyond those that were already addressed in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR.

Response b): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR. The PA-1 Specific Plan was prepared in conformance with State laws and regulations associated with the preparation of specific plans.

Discussion of the proposed PA-1 Specific Plan’s consistency with State regulations, plans, and policies associated with specific environmental issues (e.g., air quality, traffic, water quality, etc.) is provided in the relevant chapters of the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR.

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The key planning documents that are directly related to, or that establish a framework within which the proposed project must be consistent, include:
 City of Brentwood PA-1 Specific Plan;
 City of Brentwood General Plan; and
 City of Brentwood Zoning Ordinance.

CITY PLANS
In July 2014, the City of Brentwood completed and adopted a comprehensive update to the General Plan. The 2014 Brentwood General Plan is the overarching policy document that guides land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, community services, and other policy decisions throughout Brentwood. The Land Use Element of the 2014 General Plan establishes one Priority Area within the city, PA-1. A Priority Area is an overlay designation that identifies an area of the city that warrants particular attention with respect to the land use mix, jobs/housing balance, and overall design and integration of future development projects.

The PA-1 Specific Plan contains detailed development standards, distribution of land uses, infrastructure requirements, and implementation measures for the development of a specific geographic area. The Land Use Plan of the PA-1 Specific Plan defines various land use designations by their allowable uses, minimum parcel sizes, and maximum development densities. These designations implement both the PA-1 Specific Plan and the City’s General Plan vision, policies, and land use classifications for the project area.

As demonstrated throughout this analysis, the proposed project is consistent with uses identified by the PA-1 Specific Plan.

CONCLUSION
The proposed project is required to be consistent with all applicable policies, standards, and regulations, including those land use plans, policies, and regulations adopted to mitigate environmental effects by the City as well as those adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over components of development projects. The proposed project is consistent with the adopted vision and uses identified within the PA-1 Specific Plan, and would not result in any new or increased impacts, beyond those that were already addressed in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR.

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XII. MINERAL RESOURCES ‐‐ Would the project:

Significant Impact
Peculiar to the
Project or the
Project Site
Significant Impact
due to New
Information
Impact
Adequately
Addressed in the
Specific Plan EIR
Impact not
Previously
Addressed in
Specific Plan
EIR
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of value to the region
and the residents of the state?
X
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locallyimportant mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land
use plan?
X

RESPONSES TO CHECKLIST QUESTIONS
Responses a), b): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR.

According to the Brentwood General Plan EIR, the most important mineral resources in the region are sand, gravel, coal, oil, and gas. There are no known mineral resources located in the Specific Plan Area or in the immediate vicinity. As shown in Figure 3.6-6 of the City’s General Plan EIR, there are no active dry gas wells located in the Specific Plan Area. Additionally, there is no land designated or zoned for mineral resources within the City limits or in the Specific Plan Area.

Given that no known mineral resources are located in the vicinity of the Specific Plan Area, implementation of the proposed project would not result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource or of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site.

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XIII. NOISE ‐‐ WOULD THE PROJECT RESULT IN:

Significant Impact
Peculiar to the
Project or the Project
Site
Significant Impact
due to New
Information
Impact
Adequately
Addressed in the
Specific Plan EIR
Impact not
Previously
Addressed
in Specific
Plan EIR
a) Generation of a substantial temporary or
permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the
vicinity of the project in excess of standards
established in the local general plan or noise
ordinance, or applicable standards of other
agencies?
X
b) Generation of excessive groundborne
vibration or groundborne noise levels? X
c) For a project located within the vicinity of a
private airstrip or an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within
two miles of a public airport or public use airport,
would the project expose people residing or
working in the project area to excessive noise
levels?
X

BACKGROUND
An Acoustical Assessment for the Project was prepared by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in January 2023.

This report documents the results of an Acoustical Assessment completed for the proposed Project. The purpose of this Acoustical Assessment is to evaluate the Project’s potential construction and operational noise and vibration levels associated with the Project and determine the level of impact the Project would have on the environment. To determine the level of impact, the Acoustical Assessment compares the impacts associated with the Project to the impacts analyzed in the City of Brentwood’s Priority Area 1 Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report.

Results from the Acoustical Assessment are described below. The full acoustical assessment and noise data is attached to this document as Attachment F of this Report.

RESPONSES TO CHECKLIST QUESTIONS
Response a): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR.

Construction
As identified in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR, construction noise would be generated through the use of construction equipment and construction-related traffic on nearby roads. Construction activities would be temporary and would primarily occur during daytime hours. Based on the Attachment 16

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analysis from the Specific Plan, construction equipment would produce noise levels ranging from 76 to 90 dBA at a distance of 50 feet. The City’s General Plan includes policies and actions that address construction noise. Policy N-1.15 and Action N-1e provide guidance on construction activities to reduce its impact on the surrounding area. Therefore, the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR concluded that construction noise would produce a less than significant impact with the implementation of the suggested best practices listed in Action N-1e.

The proposed Project construction would result in approximately five months of substantial noise generating activities, including phases such as demolition, grading and building framing.

According to the applicant, no pile-driving would be required during construction.

Construction noise typically occurs intermittently and varies depending on the nature or phase of construction (e.g., land clearing, grading, excavation, paving). Noise generated by construction equipment, including earth movers, material handlers, and portable generators, can reach high levels. During construction, exterior noise levels could affect the residential neighborhoods surrounding the construction site. Project construction would occur approximately 80 feet from the nearest sensitive receptor to the north. However, construction activities would occur throughout the Project site and would not be concentrated at a single point near sensitive receptors. Noise levels typically attenuate (or drop off) at a rate of 6 dB per doubling of distance from point sources, such as industrial machinery.

Construction activities associated with development of the Project would include site preparation, grading, paving, building construction, and architectural coating. Such activities could require concrete/industrial saws, excavators, and dozers during demolition; dozers and tractors/loaders/ backhoes during site preparation; graders, dozers, and tractors during grading; cranes, forklifts, generators, tractors, and welders during building construction; pavers, rollers, mixers, tractors, and paving equipment during paving; and air compressors during architectural coating. Grading and excavation phases of Project construction tend to be the shortest in duration and create the highest construction noise levels due to the operation of heavy equipment required to complete these activities. It should be noted that only a limited amount of equipment can operate near a given location at a particular time. Equipment typically used during this stage includes heavy-duty trucks, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, and scrapers. Operating cycles for these types of construction equipment may involve one or two minutes of full-power operation followed by three to four minutes at lower power settings. Other primary sources of noise would be shorter-duration incidents, such as dropping large pieces of equipment or the hydraulic movement of machinery lifts, which would last less than one minute.

Typical noise levels associated with individual construction equipment are listed in Table 10:

Typical Construction Noise Levels from Construction Equipment.

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Table 10: Typical Noise Levels from Construction Equipment Equipment Typical Noise Level (dBA)from Source
50 feet
Air Compressor 80
Backhoe 80
Compactor 82
Concrete Mixer 85
Concrete Pump 82
Concrete Vibrator 76
Crane, Derrick 88
Crane, Mobile 83
Dozer 85
Generator 82
Grader 85
Impact Wrench 85
Jack Hammer 88
Loader 80
Paver 85
Pump 77
Roller 85
Saw 76
Scraper 85
Shovel 82
Truck 84
Source: Federal Transit Administration, Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual, September 2018.

Construction activities are conditionally exempt from the Noise provisions of the General Plan during certain hours. Construction activities are exempt from the noise standard from 7 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday, and from 8 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays with written approval of the City Engineer or designee. Further, Project construction would not result in substantial noisegenerating activities for more than 12 months. The proposed Project construction would result in approximately five months of substantial noise generating activities, including phases such as grading and building framing as well as the less noise intensive construction phases such as site preparation, building construction, paving, and architectural coating. Additionally, the project would not include pile-driving.

Based on the short-lived nature of the noise levels associated with construction and consistency with General Plan Policy N-1.15 and Action N- 1e (which provide guidance and standards to reduce construction noise impacts), construction noise would result in a less-than-significant impact, which is consistent with the findings in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR. There are no new or changed circumstances relevant to the Project as compared to the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR that Attachment 16

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could result in a new significant impact or a significant impact that is substantially more severe than significant impacts previously disclosed.

Construction Traffic Noise
Construction is estimated to be approximately five months. Construction noise may be generated by large trucks moving materials to and from the Project site. Large trucks would be necessary to deliver building materials as well as remove dump materials. Excavation, cut and fill would be required. Based on the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) default assumptions for this Project, the Project would generate the highest number of daily trips during the building construction phases. The model estimates that the Project would generate up to 106 worker trips and 56 daily vendor trips for a total of approximately 162 daily vehicle trips during building construction. Because of the logarithmic nature of noise levels, a doubling of the traffic volume (assuming that the speed and vehicle mix do not also change) would result in a noise level increase of 3 dBA. Lone Tree Plaza Drive between Heidorn Ranch Road to Project Driveway A has an average daily trip volume of 1,660 vehicles. Therefore, a maximum of 162 daily Project construction trips would not double the existing traffic volume per day. Construction related traffic noise would not be noticeable and would not create a significant noise impact.

This noise increase would be of short duration, and would likely occur primarily during daytime hours. Construction would be temporary in nature and the Project would implement standard best practice controls listed under General Plan Policy N-1.15 and Action N-1e to limit construction noise and impacts.

Operations
Implementation of the Project would create new sources of noise in the Project vicinity. The major noise sources associated with the Project that would potentially impact existing nearby sensitive receptors include the following:
• Off-site traffic noise;
• Mechanical equipment (i.e., trash compactors, air conditioners, tire center/vehicle maintenance equipment, etc.);
• Activities at the loading areas (i.e., maneuvering and idling trucks, loading/unloading, and equipment noise);
• Parking and fueling station areas (i.e., car door slamming, car radios, engine start-up, and car pass-by);
• Landscape maintenance activities; and
• Trash/Recycling pickups.

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already in exceedance of the City’s noise standards. Therefore, the Project’s operational noise levels would not result in a significant increase over existing ambient noise levels at the nearest noise-sensitive uses in the City of Brentwood. Impacts would be less than significant in this regard. Furthermore, the Project would comply with the relevant General Plan goals and policies listed in the above. The PA-1 Specific Plan EIR (EIR) determined that this impact was less than significant. This impact was adequately addressed in the EIR. The proposed project would not result in a new or more severe impact than what was previously analyzed.

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Table 11: Composite Project Operational Noise for Brentwood Receptors Receptor No. Land Use
Daytime Nighttime
Ambient
Noise Level
(dBA Leq) 1
Composite
Project
Operations
Ambient
+ Project
(dBA Leq)
Increase
Over
Ambient
(dBA Leq)
Significant?2 Ambient Noise Level
(dBA Leq) 1
Composite
Project
Operations
Ambient +
Project
(dBA Leq)
Increase
Over
Ambient
(dBA Leq)
Significant?2
13 Residential 63.6 53.6 64.0 0.4 No 61.8 40.7 61.9 0.0 No 23 Residential 58.0 53.5 59.3 1.3 No 56.2 41.3 56.3 0.1 No 33 Residential 55.0 52.3 56.8 1.9 No 53.2 41.8 53.5 0.3 No 43 Residential 51.3 51.1 54.2 2.9 No 49.5 41.6 50.1 0.7 No 53 Residential 47.8 49.2 51.6 3.8 No 46.0 41.2 47.3 1.2 No 63 Residential 47.8 46.9 50.4 2.6 No 46.0 40.7 47.2 1.1 No 73 Residential 54.6 45.5 55.1 0.5 No 52.8 40.2 53.0 0.2 No 83 Residential 60.7 44.6 60.8 0.1 No 58.9 39.6 58.9 0.1 No 9 Residential 67.2 43.9 67.2 0.0 No 65.4 39.1 65.4 0.0 No 103 Residential 55.6 50.7 56.8 1.2 No 53.8 41.4 54.0 0.2 No 113 Residential 62.6 46.1 62.7 0.1 No 60.8 38.8 60.8 0.0 No 123 Residential 62.1 44.6 62.2 0.1 No 60.3 36.9 60.3 0.0 No 133 Residential 63.3 45.3 63.4 0.1 No 61.5 39.7 61.6 0.0 No 37 Government 67.2 45.0 67.2 0.0 No 65.4 40.0 65.4 0.0 No 383 Commercial 55.8 46.8 56.3 0.5 No 54.0 41.5 54.2 0.2 No 39 Commercial 56.9 49.8 57.7 0.8 No 55.1 43.9 55.4 0.3 No 40 Commercial 56.9 52.5 58.2 1.3 No 55.1 46.5 55.7 0.6 No 41 Commercial 56.9 52.3 58.2 1.3 No 55.1 46.6 55.7 0.6 No 42 Commercial 56.9 53.2 58.4 1.5 No 55.1 47.7 55.8 0.7 No 43 Commercial 56.9 54.6 58.9 2.0 No 55.1 49.0 56.1 1.0 No 44 Commercial 56.9 55.9 59.4 2.5 No 55.1 50.4 56.4 1.3 No 45 Commercial 56.9 57.9 60.4 3.5 No 55.1 52.3 56.9 1.8 No 46 Commercial 56.9 59.6 61.5 4.6 No 55.1 53.9 57.6 2.5 No 47 Commercial 56.9 59.5 61.4 4.5 No 55.1 52.9 57.1 2.0 No 48 Commercial 56.9 62.0 63.2 6.3 No 55.1 53.5 57.4 2.3 No 49 Commercial 56.9 59.3 61.3 4.4 No 55.1 50.9 56.5 1.4 No 50 Commercial 56.9 52.6 58.3 1.4 No 55.1 46.3 55.6 0.5 No 51 Vacant 56.9 53.3 58.5 1.6 No 55.1 47.4 55.8 0.7 No 52 Vacant 56.9 53.8 58.6 1.7 No 55.1 47.4 55.8 0.7 No 53 Vacant 56.9 53.0 58.4 1.5 No 55.1 45.5 55.6 0.5 No Attachment 16

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54 Vacant 56.9 52.9 58.4 1.5 No 55.1 43.5 55.4 0.3 No 553 Vacant 55.8 50.6 56.9 1.1 No 54.0 44.9 54.5 0.5 No 563 Vacant 55.8 49.3 56.7 0.9 No 54.0 42.7 54.3 0.3 No 573 Vacant 55.8 49.2 56.7 0.9 No 54.0 42.4 54.3 0.3 No583 Vacant 55.8 49.4 56.7 0.9 No 54.0 42.0 54.3 0.3 No

1. Ambient noise levels were derived from the short and/or longterm measurement data obtained by KimleyHorn and Associates on September 28 29, 2022. The sound level data from the nearest noise measurement location was utilized at the closest modeled receptor.

2. The most stringent daytime and nighttime ambient noise standards are utilized in accordance with General Plan Policy N1.7 and Brentwood Municipal Code Section 9.32.030(3).

3. The ambient noise levels were interpolated using the noise measurement data obtained by Kimley-Horn and Associates on September 2829, 2022.

Source: Kimley-Horn and Associates on September 28-29, 2022.

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City of Antioch Operational Noise Analysis
As indicated in Table 12: Composite Project Operational Noise for Antioch Receptors, the ambient plus Project’s on-site operational noise levels would be at 65.9 dBA Ldn at Heritage Baptist Academy, and between 49.4 dBA Ldn and 54.2 dBA Ldn at the residential uses to the southwest of the Project site located within the City of Antioch. As such, noise levels from on-site operations at the Project site would not exceed the City of Antioch’s noise standards of 60 dBA CNEL for residential uses. Noise levels at Heritage Baptist Academy are expected to be similar to existing ambient levels with implementation of the Project, and a noticeable change would not occur. A less than significant impact would occur in this regard.

Table 12: Composite Project Operational Noise for Antioch Receptors Receptor No. Land Use
Ambient Noise
Level
(dBA Ldn) 1
Composite
Project
Operations
Ambient +
Project
(dBA Ldn)
Increase Over
Ambient
(dBA Ldn)
Significant?2
14 Residential 53.4 46.6 54.2 0.8 No
15 Residential 53.4 46.4 54.2 0.8 No
16 Residential 53.4 46.3 54.2 0.8 No
17 Residential 53.4 46.2 54.2 0.8 No
18 Residential 53.4 46.0 54.1 0.7 No
19 Residential 53.4 45.9 54.1 0.7 No
20 Residential 53.4 36.2 53.5 0.1 No
21 Residential 53.4 32.0 53.4 0.0 No
22 Residential 53.4 32.4 53.4 0.0 No
23 Residential 49.1 42.4 49.9 0.8 No
24 Residential 49.1 42.5 50.0 0.9 No
25 Residential 49.1 42.5 50.0 0.9 No
26 Residential 49.1 43.0 50.1 1.0 No
273 School 65.8 47.5 65.9 0.1 No
28 Residential 49.1 38.3 49.4 0.3 No
29 Residential 49.1 40.0 49.6 0.5 No
30 Residential 49.1 45.3 50.6 1.5 No
31 Residential 49.1 47.6 51.4 2.3 No
32 Residential 49.1 48.0 51.6 2.5 No
33 Residential 49.1 44.8 50.5 1.4 No
34 Residential 49.1 46.6 51.0 1.9 No
35 Residential 49.1 44.6 50.4 1.3 No
36 Residential 49.1 44.0 50.3 1.2 No

1. Ambient noise levels were derived from the short‐ and/or long‐term measurement data obtained by Kimley‐Horn and Associates on September 28‐29, 2022. The sound level data from the nearest noise measurement location was utilized at the closest modeled receptor.

2. The City of Antioch utilizes stationary source noise standard of 60 dBA CNEL for residential uses per Antioch Municipal Code Section 9‐5.1901.A.

3. The ambient noise levels were interpolated using the noise measurement data obtained by Kimley‐Horn and Associates on September 28‐29, 2022.

Source: Kimley‐Horn and Associates
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There are no aspects of the project as compared to the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR that would result in a new significant impact or an impact that is more severe than disclosed in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR. For these reasons, impacts related to noise would be consistent with the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR.

Cumulative Noise
Noise by definition is a localized phenomenon, and drastically reduces as distance from the source increases. Cumulative noise impacts involve development of the Project in combination with ambient growth and other related development projects. As noise levels decrease as distance from the source increases, only projects in the nearby area could combine with the Project to potentially result in cumulative noise impacts.

Cumulative Construction Noise: The Project’s construction activities, with standard best practices, would not result in a substantial temporary increase in ambient noise levels. The City permits construction hours within the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, unless otherwise allowed in a Development Permit or other planning approval. The Project would contribute to other proximate construction noise impacts if construction activities were conducted concurrently. However, based on the noise analysis above, the Project’s construction-related noise impacts would be less than significant following implementation of General Plan Action N-1e.

Construction activities at other planned and approved projects would be required to take place during daytime hours, and the City and Project applicants would be required to evaluate construction noise impacts and implement mitigation, if necessary, to minimize noise impacts.

Each Project would be required to comply with the applicable City of Brentwood Municipal Code limitations on allowable hours of construction. Therefore, Project construction would not contribute to cumulative impacts and impacts in this regard are not cumulatively considerable.

Cumulative Operational Noise: Cumulative noise impacts describe how much noise levels are projected to increase over existing conditions with the development of the Project and other foreseeable projects. Cumulative noise impacts would occur primarily as a result of increased traffic on local roadways due to buildout of the Project and other projects in the vicinity. However, noise from generators and other stationary sources could also generate cumulative noise levels.

Stationary Noise: As discussed above, impacts from the Project’s operations would be less than significant. Due to site distance, intervening land uses, and the fact that noise dissipates as it travels away from its source, noise impacts from on-site activities and other stationary sources would be limited to the Project site and vicinity. No known past, present, or reasonably foreseeable projects would compound or increase the operational noise levels generated by the Project. Thus, cumulative operational noise impacts from related projects, in conjunction with Project-specific noise impacts, would not be cumulatively significant.

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Traffic Noise: The PA-1 Specific Plan EIR assessed cumulative traffic noise on road segments surrounding the Project site. The PA-1 Specific Plan EIR concluded that multiple road segments surrounding the Project site would have significant increases in cumulative traffic noise, but would remain below the City’s thresholds for sensitive receptors. One road segment, Heidorn Ranch Road between Lone Tree Plaza Drive to A Street, would have a cumulative traffic noise increase of 8 dBA Ldn with the implementation of future development and would exceed the City’s thresholds. Therefore, the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR states that traffic noise would be cumulatively significant even with the implementation of mitigation measures. However, as discussed above, the proposed Project traffic scenario which includes existing traffic, Project traffic, and future projects (cumulative growth) would result in noise traffic impacts that would be consistent with the findings of the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR. Therefore, the Project would not result in any new significant effects or increase the severity of previously identified environmental effects related to noise as compared with the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR.

Project Requirement(s)
Project Requirement N‐1: The following requirements shall be implemented during all construction phases of the project: In compliance with General Plan Action N‐1e, the Project would be required to control construction noise with standard best practice controls. The General Plan’s suggested best practices for control of construction noise include:

1. Construction period shall be less than 12 months;

2. Noise‐generating construction activities, including truck traffic coming to and from the construction site for any purpose, shall be limited to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, and between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No construction shall occur on Sundays or City holidays;

3. All equipment drive by internal combustion engines shall be equipped with mufflers, which are in good condition and appropriate for the equipment;

4. The construction contractor shall utilize “quiet” models of air compressors and other stationary noise sources where technology exists;

5. At all times during project grading and construction, stationary noise‐generating equipment shall be located as far as practicable from sensitive receptors and placed so that emitted noise is directed away from residences;

6. Unnecessary idling of internal combustion engines shall be prohibited;

7. Construction staging areasshall be established at locations that will create the greatest distance between the construction‐related noise sources and noise‐sensitive receptors nearest the project site during all project construction activities, to the extent feasible;

8. The required construction‐related noise mitigation plan shall also specify that haul truck deliveries are subject to the same hours specified for construction equipment;

9. Neighbors adjacent to the construction site shall be notified of the construction schedule in writing;
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10. The construction contractor shall designate a “noise disturbance coordinator” who will be responsible for responding to any local complaints about construction noise. The disturbance coordinator shall be responsible for determining the cause of the noise complaint (e.g., starting too early, poor muffler, etc.) and instituting reasonable measures as warranted to correct the problem. A telephone number for the disturbance coordinator shall be conspicuously posted at the construction site.

Response b): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR. The FTA has published standard vibration velocities for construction equipment operations. In general, depending on the building category of the nearest buildings adjacent to the potential pile driving area, the potential construction vibration damage criteria vary. For example, for a building constructed with reinforced concrete with no plaster, the FTA guidelines show that a vibration level of up to 0.50 inch per second (in/sec) peak particle velocity (PPV) is considered safe and would not result in any construction vibration damage. In general, the FTA architectural damage criterion for continuous vibrations (i.e., 0.2 in/sec) appears to be conservative. The types of construction vibration impacts include human annoyance and building damage. Human annoyance occurs when construction vibration rises significantly above the threshold of human perception for extended periods of time. Building damage can be cosmetic or structural. Ordinary buildings that are not particularly fragile would not experience cosmetic damage (e.g., plaster cracks) at distances beyond 30 feet. This distance can vary substantially depending on soil composition and underground geological layer between vibration source and receiver. PA-1 Specific Plan EIR utilized a 0.1 in/sec threshold for construction vibration noise.

Construction:

As shown in Table 13, the highest vibration levels are achieved with the large bulldozer operations. This construction activity is expected to take place during grading. Project construction would be approximately 100 feet from the closest sensitive receptor/structure.

However, as indicated in Table 14, construction equipment vibration velocities would not exceed the City’s 0.10 PPV threshold.

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Table 13: Representative Vibration Source Levels for Construction Equipment EQUIPMENT PEAK PARTICLE VELOCITY
AT 25 FEET (IN/SEC)
PEAK PARTICLE VELOCITY
AT 50 FEET (IN/SEC)
PEAK PARTICLE VELOCITY
AT 100 FEET (IN/SEC)
Large Bulldozers 0.089 0.0239 0.0111
Loaded Trucks 0.076 0.0204 0.0095
Rock Breaker 0.059 0.0159 0.0074
Jackhammer 0.035 0.0094 0.0002
Small Bulldozers 0.003 0.0008 0.0004
SOURCE: KIMLEY‐HORN AND ASSOCIATES; FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, TRANSIT NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ASSESSMENT MANUAL, Operations
The Project would not generate groundborne vibration that could be felt at surrounding uses.

Project operations would not involve railroads or substantial heavy truck operations, and therefore would not result in vibration impacts at surrounding uses. As a result, impacts from vibration associated with Project operation would be less than significant.

Conclusion
The PA-1 Specific Plan EIR (EIR) determined that this impact was less than significant. This impact was adequately addressed in the EIR. The proposed project would not result in a new or more severe impact than what was previously analyzed.

Response c): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR. The Project Area is not located within an airport land use plan, nor within two miles of a public airport or private airstrip. The nearest airport, Byron Airport, is located approximately 10 miles southeast of the Plan Area.

According to the City’s General Plan EIR, none of the Planning Area (which includes the Specific Plan Area) lies within the land use compatibility zones for the Byron Airport. Therefore, the proposed Project would not expose people in the Plan Area to excessive noise levels. As such, this topic does not require further analysis. The PA-1 Specific Plan EIR (EIR) determined that there was no impact related to this environmental topic. This impact was adequately addressed in the EIR. The proposed project would not result in a new or more severe impact than what was previously analyzed.

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XIV. POPULATION AND HOUSING ‐‐ WOULD THE PROJECT:

Significant Impact
Peculiar to the
Project or the
Project Site
Significant Impact
due to New
Information
Impact
Adequately
Addressed in the
Specific Plan EIR
Impact not
Previously
Addressed
in Specific
Plan EIR
a) Induce substantial unplanned population
growth in an area, either directly (for example, by
proposing new homes and businesses) or
indirectly (for example, through extension of
roads or other infrastructure)?
X
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing
people or housing, necessitating the construction
of replacement housing elsewhere?
X

RESPONSES TO CHECKLIST QUESTIONS
Response a): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR. The proposed commercial development would not induce population growth, either directly or indirectly. The commercial store and fueling station would create local jobs, however, they would not generate significant employment and would not expand the job base such that notable population growth may occur.

The employment growth that would occur as a result of approval and development of the proposed project was considered in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR. The proposed project is consistent with the land use designation that was addressed in the Specific Plan EIR, and the environmental effects of the employment growth generated by the project were considered in the analysis of buildout of the Specific Plan area. Additionally, as described in relevant sections of this document, employment growth attributable to the proposed project would not result in any significant site-specific environmental impacts related to other environmental topics. There are no aspects of the project as compared to the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR that would result in a new significant impact or an impact that is more severe than disclosed in the EIR.

Response b): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR. There are no existing homes or residences located on the project site. As such, no displacement would occur.

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XV. PUBLIC SERVICES
Significant Impact
Peculiar to the
Project or the
Project Site
Significant Impact
due to New
Information
Impact
Adequately
Addressed in the
Specific Plan EIR
Impact not
Previously
Addressed
in Specific
Plan EIR
Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services:
i) Fire protection? X
ii) Police protection? X
iii) Schools? X
iv) Parks? X
v) Other public facilities? X

RESPONSES TO CHECKLIST QUESTIONS
Response a): i) Fire Protection, ii) Police Protection: Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR.

Development of the Specific Plan Area for urban uses (including residential, commercial, mixed use pedestrian transit, etc.) was analyzed in the City’s General Plan EIR. The City’s General Plan EIR analyzed impacts to public services which may occur as a result of buildout of the PA-1 Specific Plan. As described in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR, implementation of the PA-1 Specific Plan would not create new impacts over and above those identified in the General Plan Final EIR, nor significantly change previously identified impacts.

The Brentwood General Plan includes a range of policies and actions to ensure that public services are provided in a timely fashion, are adequately funded, are coordinated between the City and appropriate service agency, and that new development funds its fair share of services.

The Brentwood General Plan includes policies to ensure that fire protection and law enforcement services keep pace with new development. For example, Policy IF-7.1 requires coordination with the ECCFPD (now CON Fire) in planning for adequate fire and emergency services. Policy IF-7.2 requires new development to comply with the Brentwood Police Department and ECCFPD’s (now CON Fire) regulations pertaining to site and building design.

The proposed project is consistent with the PA-1 Specific Plan. Development of the project does not propose, and would not require the development of a new facility or modifications of an existing facility at this time. As such, there are no additional environmental impacts, beyond those disclosed in the relevant chapters of the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR that are anticipated to occur.

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The PA-1 Specific Plan EIR (EIR) determined that this impact was less than significant. This impact was adequately addressed in the EIR. The proposed project would not result in a new or more severe impact than what was previously analyzed.
iii) Schools: Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR.

The Project is located within Brentwood Union and Liberty Union School Districts. Development of the Project is expected to employ up to 250 – 300 employees, and some portion of these employees would have school-aged children that could attend either School District depending on where employees choose to live. However, the Project itself would not require the construction of a new school facility and does not propose the construction of a new school facility which may cause substantial adverse physical environmental impacts.

School Districts collect impact fees from new developments under the provisions of SB 50.

Payment of the applicable impact fees by the project applicant, and ongoing revenues that would come from taxes, would fund capital and labor costs associated with school services. The adequacy of fees is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that the fee is commensurate with the service. Payment of the applicable impact fees by the project applicant, and ongoing revenues that would come from property taxes, sales taxes, and other revenues generated by the project, would fund improvements associated with school services and would ensure that project impacts to school services are less than significant.

The proposed project is consistent with the PA-1 Specific Plan. Development of the project does not propose, and would not require the development of a new school facility or modifications of an existing facility at this time. As such, there are no additional environmental impacts, beyond those disclosed in the relevant chapters of the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR that are anticipated to occur.

As described in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR, growth accommodated under the Specific Plan would include a range of uses that would increase the population of the city and also attract additional workers and tourists to the city. This growth would result in increased demand for parks and recreation facilities. It is anticipated that over the life of the Specific Plan, use of regional parks, trails, and recreation facilities would increase, due to new residents, as well as tourists, visiting the city. Use of neighborhood parks would also increase, but the level of increase would be less pronounced since future residential projects within the Specific Plan Area would be required to provide adequate parks and open space and/or in-lieu fees to ensure that adequate parks and recreation facilities are provided to serve the development. The provision of new park and recreational facilities is required by Brentwood General Plan Policies CSF 2-4 and CSF 2-8. The Attachment 16

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additional demand on existing parks and recreational facilities, particularly regional facilities, would increase the need for maintenance and improvements. These improvements could have environmental impacts, although the exact impacts cannot be determined since the potential improvements are unknown.

The project would result in the construction of a commercial warehouse buildings and fuel facility with no proposed recreational facilities. The project would not directly introduce new residents to the City as no housing is proposed as part of the project; as such, the project would not be anticipated to result in new residents which would utilize nearby neighborhood parks, regional parks, or other recreational facilities. Employees of the warehouse are generally not anticipated to utilize nearby park areas. The proposed project would not significantly increase the use of existing parks such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated.

The proposed project is consistent with the PA-1 Specific Plan. Development of the project does not propose, and would not require the development of a park facility or modifications of an existing facility at this time. As such, there are no additional environmental impacts, beyond those disclosed in the relevant chapters of the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR that are anticipated to occur.

The PA-1 Specific Plan EIR (EIR) determined that this impact was less than significant. This impact was adequately addressed in the EIR. The proposed project would not result in a new or more severe impact than what was previously analyzed.
v) Other Public Facilities: Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR. Other public facilities in the City of Brentwood include facilities such as libraries, and community centers. The proposed project would generate employment and attract visitors to the area which may increase demand on these facilities in a limited capacity. The City of Brentwood requires new development to pay its fair share of the costs of public buildings by collecting the Community Facilities Impact Fee. The Community Facilities Impact fee is used by the City to expand public services and maintain public buildings in order to meet the increased demand generated by new development. Payment of the applicable impact fees by the project applicant, and ongoing revenues that would come from taxes, would ensure that project impacts to libraries and public buildings are less than significant.

The proposed project is consistent with the PA-1 Specific Plan. Development of the project does not propose, and would not require the development of other public facilities or modifications of an existing facility at this time. As such, there are no additional environmental impacts, beyond those disclosed in the relevant chapters of the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR that are anticipated to occur.

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XVI. RECREATION
Significant Impact
Peculiar to the
Project or the
Project Site
Significant Impact
due to New
Information
Impact
Adequately
Addressed in the
Specific Plan EIR
Impact not
Previously
Addressed
in Specific
Plan EIR
a) Would the project increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial
physical deterioration of the facility would occur
or be accelerated?
X
b) Does the project include recreational facilities
or require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which might have an adverse
physical effect on the environment?
X

RESPONSES TO CHECKLIST QUESTIONS
Responses a), b): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR. The proposed project would not directly lead to population growth and does not propose any residential uses. Demand for parks and recreational facilities within the City would not increase and the use of the City’s existing parks and recreation system would remain substantially the same compared to the existing conditions.

Development of the project does not propose, and would not require the development of other recreation facilities or modifications of an existing facility. As such, there are no additional environmental impacts, beyond those disclosed in the relevant chapters of the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR that are anticipated to occur.

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XVII. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC ‐‐ WOULD THE PROJECT:

Significant Impact
Peculiar to the
Project or the
Project Site
Significant Impact
due to New
Information
Impact
Adequately
Addressed in the
Specific Plan EIR
Impact not
Previously
Addressed
in Specific
Plan EIR
a) Conflict with a program plan, ordinance or policy
addressing the circulation system, including transit,
roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities?
X
b) Would the project conflict or be inconsistent with
CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b)? X
c) Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric
design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm
equipment)?
X
d) Result in inadequate emergency access? X
Information included in the section is further detailed in Attachment G. Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Prepared by: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Project Number 26600. March 21, 2023. The report includes the following elements:

Local Traffic Analysis
o Existing Transportation Conditions & Traffic Operations o Background and Background Plus Project Conditions Traffic Operations o Cumulative (2040) and Cumulative (2040) Plus Project Conditions Traffic Operations
o Site Access & Circulation
CEQA Transportation Analysis
o Consistency with Plans, Programs, and Policies
o VMT Analysis
o Potential Hazards
o Emergency Access
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RESPONSES TO CHECKLIST QUESTIONS
Responses a): b): Impact not Previously Addressed in EIR.

Relevant plans, policies, and programs related to the transportation network STATE
Senate Bill 743 Adopted on September 27, 2013, SB 743 directs the California Office of Planning and Research (OPR) to administer new CEQA guidance for jurisdictions that removes automobile vehicle delay and LOS from CEQA analysis and replaces it with VMT analysis or other measures that “promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the development of multimodal transportation networks, and a diversity of land uses,” to be used as a basis for determining significant transportation impacts. The change from LOS to VMT is intended to balance the needs of congestion management with statewide goals related to infill development, the promotion of public health, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. State of California General Plan Guidelines (Governor’s Office of Planning and Research) The State of California General Plan Guidelines, published in 2017, assists local governments in preparing general plans by providing detailed guidelines which streamline the process of updating general plans. The document provides free online tools and resources, promotes increased use of online data, and includes templates, sample policies and links to more information. The transportation section of this document notes objectives including designing with “Complete Streets”, improving safety for all modes, and improving air quality and health.

REGIONAL
Plan Bay Area 2050 (Metropolitan Transportation Commission – MTC) In 2021, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Association of Bay Area Governments completed the Bay Area’s update to its long-range Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy, which was adopted in 2013. The document describes growth and development in the region over a 20-year horizon and identifies transportation and land use strategies to enable a more sustainable, equitable, and economically vibrant future. Key transportation strategies include maintaining and optimizing the existing system, creating healthy and safe streets, and building a next-generation transit network. At the time the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR was prepared, Plan Bay Area 2050 had not yet been adopted. As such, the EIR analyzed the Specific Plan’s consistency with Plan Bay Area 2040. However, the Specific Plan and the proposed project remain consistent with the updated Plan Bay Area 2050.

Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) CCTA acts as the countywide planning and programming agency for transportation-related issues in Contra Costa County. CCTA manages the county’s transportation sales tax program, secures transportation funds, provides project oversight, and initiates long-term planning activities. CCTA serves as the Congestion Attachment 16

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Management Agency (CMA) for the county and prepares a Congestion Management Program (CMP) update every two years. CCTA also maintains the regional transportation demand model, used to determine and assess the effectiveness of transportation network improvements.

LOCAL
City of Brentwood General Plan – Circulation Element The General Plan is a comprehensive planning document adopted by the City in 2014 to set policy and guide growth within Brentwood.

The following goals related to the transportation network are applicable to the project.  Goal Cir 1: Provide a transportation system that facilitates the efficient movement of people and goods within and through the city of Brentwood and promotes the use of alternatives to the single-occupant vehicle.
 Goal Cir 2: Proactively support and encourage travel by non-automobile modes by maintaining and expanding safe and efficient pedestrian, bike, equestrian, and transit networks.
 Goal Cir 3: Coordinate circulation facilities with land use and development patterns to create an environment that encourages walking, bicycling, and transit use.  Goal Cir 4: Ensure that a combination of managed growth and adequate funding mechanisms are in place to complete future improvements on the local and regional circulation networks.

City of Brentwood Priority Area One Specific Plan The City of Brentwood completed a specific plan in 2018 for the development area known as Priority Area 1 (PA-1), located in the northwestern corner of the city limits, bounded by Heidorn Ranch Road, Shady Willow Lane, Sand Creek Road, and Lone Tree Way. This area is envisioned as one of the city’s primary future employment centers, comprised of a vibrant, compact, mixed-use district. The PA-1 specific plan outlines an overall vision for the area, as well as land use and circulation plans, development standards and design guidelines, and implementation actions and strategies. The project falls within the PA-1 area and adheres with the specific plan’s goals, outlined below:
 Goal 1: Prioritize the Specific Plan area’s emergence as Brentwood’s employment hub  Goal 2: Support the construction of a transit station surrounded by transit-oriented development
 Goal 3: Encourage housing that supports the Specific Plan area’s employment focus and proposed transit station
 Goal 4: Achieve a safe and efficient circulation system for all users and modes of transportation
 Goal 5: Encourage a network of public open spaces
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The proposed project would be consistent with the PA-1 Specific Plan Commercial designation for the site. The project would result in reduced VMT as described below, and as such would not hinder implementing regional or state plans and goals for trip and VMT reductions. Additionally, the project would not have any detrimental effects on the existing and planned bicycle and pedestrian network in Brentwood, nor would it conflict with any plans or planned improvements to these systems.

CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b) In January 2016, the Office of Planning and Research published for public review and comment a Revised Proposal on Updates to the CEQA Guidelines on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA, recommending that transportation impacts for projects be measured using a VMT metric. In December 2018, the California Natural Resources Agency certified and adopted the CEQA Guidelines update package, including the section implementing SB 743 (section 15064.3). The Office of Planning and Research developed a Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA, which contains OPR’s technical recommendations regarding assessment of VMT, thresholds of significance, and mitigation measures. Since the City of Brentwood has not published guidelines associated with completing a CEQA transportation analysis or assigned VMT thresholds, the OPR CEQA Guidelines are followed in this analysis.

Significance criterion “b” is related to the implementation of vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) as the primary performance metric. OPR recommends using the project’s total VMT (as opposed to the per-capita or per employee VMT) as the performance measure – a project is considered to have a significant impact if it results in a net increase in existing regional total VMT.

A Transportation Analysis was prepared by Kittelson & Associates, Inc., 2023 for the proposed project, which can be found in Attachment G. The Transportation Analysis analyzed the project VMT. The following components comprise the change in regional VMT attributed to the project:
 Existing VMT associated with existing members visiting two existing warehouses in the area
 Estimated VMT associated with existing members shifting from the existing warehouses to the new warehouse (i.e., change in travel distance for existing trips that would shift to the new warehouse)
 Estimated VMT associated with existing members visiting the existing warehouses more frequently due to latent demand that would occur after some members shift to the new warehouse and the existing warehouses become less busy
 Estimated VMT associated with new members visiting the new warehouse  Estimated VMT associated with employees at the new warehouse The project VMT analysis estimates the change in regional VMT associated with the project.

Project VMT = changes in existing member VMT + new member VMT + employee VMT.

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Table 14 presents the change in regional daily VMT associated with the opening of the new warehouse (project VMT). The change in total regional daily VMT is calculated by comparing the existing VMT by Costco members in the project area and VMT by members and employees after the new warehouse is open. As presented in the table, the change in total regional daily VMT with the new warehouse (project VMT) is estimated to be a net decrease of 14,729 miles.

Table 14. Change in Regional Total VMT
Existing VMT VMT with New
Warehouse
Change
(Project VMT)
Existing Member VMT 208,127 162,655 -45,472
Existing Trips 208,127 157,647 -50,481
Antioch 114,182 35,201 -78,981
Tracy 93,945 75,361 -18,584
New Warehouse 0 47,085 47,085
Latent Demand at Existing Warehouses 0 5,009 5,009
Antioch 0 1,595 1,595
Tracy 0 3,414 3,414
New Member VMT 0 27,893 27,893
Employee VMT 0 2,850 2,850
Total VMT 208,127 193,398 -14,729
SOURCE: BRENTWOOD COSTCO TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES, INC., 2023 As descried above the project would not conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bike, and pedestrian facilities.

Additionally, as shown in Table 15, the project is expected to decrease total regional daily VMT by about 14,729 miles. Therefore, there would be no net increase in regional VMT (as recommended by OPR), the project is expected to result in a less than significant impact.

The PA-1 Specific Plan EIR did not include a VMT impact analysis, as this was not a required topic under CEQA at the time the Specific Plan EIR was prepared. However, as demonstrated in the analysis above, the proposed project would result in a less than significant impact related to this environmental topic.

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Responses c, d): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
The design of the proposed internal drive aisles, access driveways, and other on-site circulation improvements would be required to adhere to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District’s standards, which are imposed on project developments during the building plan check and development review process. Compliance with established design standards and implementation would ensure hazards due to design features would not occur and that the placement of circulation improvements would not create conflicts for motorists, pedestrians, or bicyclists traveling within or around the project site.

The project does not recommend off-site improvements that alter the geometry of the roadway or transportation system. Since the project is compatible with surrounding land uses and all onsite and off-site improvements would be made adhering to the latest design standards and engineering procedures for the City of Brentwood preventing hazardous conditions, the project would result in a less than significant impact.

EMERGENCY ACCESS
Emergency vehicles access to the project site is accommodated at the access points on Lone Tree Way/Canada Valley Road and Heidorn Ranch Road/Lone Tree Plaza Drive. To address emergency and fire access needs, the site improvements would be required to be designed in accordance with all applicable Contra Costa County Fire Protection District design standards for emergency access. Adequate emergency access is required per the local fire code and site plans will be reviewed by local fire officials as part of the design review.

The project is not anticipated to result in inadequate emergency vehicle access. The PA-1 Specific Plan EIR (EIR) determined that this impact was less than significant. This impact was adequately addressed in the EIR. The proposed project would not result in a new or more severe impact than what was previously analyzed.

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XVIII. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
Significant Impact
Peculiar to the
Project or the
Project Site
Significant Impact
due to New
Information
Impact
Adequately
Addressed in the
Specific Plan EIR
Impact not
Previously
Addressed in
Specific Plan
EIR
Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:
a) Listed or eligible for listing in the California
Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public
Resources Code Section 5020.1(k)?
X
b) A resource determined by the lead agency, in its
discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to
be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section
5024.1? In applying the criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section
5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the
significance of the resources to a California Native
American tribe.

RESPONSES TO CHECKLIST QUESTIONS
Responses a), b): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR. There is a potential for the discovery of prehistoric, ethnohistoric, or historic archaeological sites that may meet the definition of Tribal Cultural Resources (TCRs). Although no TCRs have been documented on the project site, the project is in a region where cultural resources have been recorded and there remains a potential that undocumented archaeological resources that may meet the TCR definition could be unearthed or otherwise discovered during ground-disturbing and construction activities. Due to the possible presence of undocumented TCRs within the project site, construction-related impacts on tribal cultural resources may occur.

The project would be required to implement all policies and actions included in the General Plan and all recommendations and mitigation strategies included within the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR including PA-1 Specific Plan MM 3.5-1, 3.5-2, and 3.5-3. The implementation of these project requirements would require appropriate steps to preserve and/or document any previously undiscovered resources that may be encountered during construction activities, including human remains, and paleontological resources, and would be consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. The project would be subject to mitigation strategies included in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR. The PA-1 Specific Plan EIR (EIR) determined that this impact was less than significant. This impact was adequately addressed in the EIR. The proposed project would not result in a new or more severe impact than what was previously analyzed.

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XIX. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS ‐‐ WOULD THE PROJECT:

Significant Impact
Peculiar to the
Project or the
Project Site
Significant Impact
due to New
Information
Impact
Adequately
Addressed in the
Specific Plan EIR
Impact not
Previously
Addressed
in Specific
Plan EIR
a) Require or result in the relocation or construction
of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or
storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or
telecommunications facilities, the construction or
relocation of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
X
b) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve
the project and reasonably foreseeable future
development during normal, dry and multiple dry
years?
X
c) Result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate capacity to serve the
projects projected demand in addition to the
providers existing commitments?
X
d) Generate solid waste in excess of state or local
standards, or in excess of the capacity of local
infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment
of solid waste reductions goals?
X
e) Comply with federal, state, and local management
and reduction statutes and regulations related to
solid waste?
X

RESPONSES TO CHECKLIST QUESTIONS
Responses a), c): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR.

Wastewater: The Public Works Department’s Wastewater Division operates and maintains the City’s WWTP, a tertiary treatment plant that provides recycled water for a variety of landscape and industrial uses. The WWTP has an average dry weather flow capacity of 5 mgd and was designed to be expandable to an average dry weather flow capacity of 6.4 mgd.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project is currently underway and is expected to be complete by summer 2023. The plant will accommodate up to 6.4 million gallons a day — an amount expected to accommodate the city’s buildout population of 92,336.

The expansion project is designed for 69 gallons per capita per day flow, and the new plant is rated as 6.4 MGD. The WWTP expansion project includes the addition of one diffused air oxidation basin, retrofit of existing oxidation ditches to diffused air, secondary clarifiers, converting chlorine contact facilities to ultra violet/free chlorine disinfection, bar screens, utility Attachment 16

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pumps, sand filters, new solids mechanical dryer, dried bio-solids storage building, electrical distribution system upgrade, and all related appurtenances.

The Brentwood General Plan includes policies and actions that would reduce impacts related to wastewater treatment. These relevant policies and actions are summarized below.

General Plan Policy IF 1-2 requires development, infrastructure, and long-term planning projects to be consistent with all applicable City infrastructure plans, including the Water Master Plan, the Wastewater Master Plan, and the Capital Improvement Program. Policy IF 1-3 requires all development projects to mitigate their infrastructure service impacts or demonstrate that the City’s infrastructure, public services, and utilities can accommodate the increased demand for services, and that service levels for existing users will not be degraded or impaired.

Additionally, the PA-1 Specific Plan includes infrastructure and public services policies aimed to support the private development and public improvements which would result from implementation of the Specific Plan. For example, Policy IF-3.2 aims to ensure that wastewater system infrastructure is in place prior to occupancy of new development in the Specific Plan Area.

Further, Policy IF-3.3 requires construction of needed wastewater system improvements in the City’s Capital Improvement Program as timing or conditions warrant.

The General Plan and the PA-1 Specific Plan include provisions to ensure that new development cannot be approved until it can be demonstrated that adequate capacity is available to serve it.

As described above, the City must also periodically review and update the Wastewater Master Plan, and as growth continues to occur.

As shown in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR Table 2.0-4, the proposed PA-1 Specific Plan would result in up to 4,569 residents and 8,383 employees. The project as proposed would develop 17.71 acres for the Costco wholesale facility, and a 1.81-acre fuel facility, and would support 250 to 300 employees. As such, the project would be consistent with growth identified by the Specific Plan and would not result in impacts greater or more severe than those evaluated as part of the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR. The project would be required to connect to existing wastewater distribution infrastructure in the vicinity of the site, pay the applicable wastewater system connection fees, and pay the applicable wastewater generation rates. No new or expanded facilities are proposed or would be required. The infrastructure necessary to serve the project site would involve development of on-site, extension to the site or within rights-of-way.

Stormwater: Development under the proposed project would result in increased areas of impervious surfaces throughout the Specific Plan Area, resulting in the need for additional or expanded stormwater drainage, conveyance, and retention infrastructure.

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The stormwater infrastructure necessary to serve the proposed project would involve development of some facilities on-site, extension of infrastructure to connect to existing facilities and connections to facilities within roadway rights-of-way.

As part of the development review process the project will be evaluated for conformance with the PA-1 Specific Plan, General Plan, Municipal Code, and other applicable regulations.

The City’s General Plan includes policies and actions designed to ensure adequate drainage infrastructure is available to serve development, to minimize the potential adverse effects of stormwater conveyance, and to ensure that development does not move forward until adequate drainage capacity exists. Policy IF 4-3 requires all development projects to demonstrate how stormwater runoff will be detained or retained on-site and/or conveyed to the nearest drainage facility as part of the development review process and as required by the City’s NPDES Municipal Regional Permit. As noted above under Project Requirement Hydro-2, prior to approval of the building permit, the project applicant shall submit a detailed Stormwater Control Plan that meets the criteria in the most recent version of the Contra Costa Clean Water Program Stormwater C.3.

Guidebook. The project’s storm drainage infrastructure plans must demonstrate adequate infrastructure capacity to collect and direct all stormwater generated on the project site within the on-site retention facility to the City’s existing stormwater conveyance system and demonstrate that the project would not result in on- or off-site drainage impacts.

The PA-1 Specific Plan includes infrastructure and public services policies aimed to support the private development and public improvements which would result from implementation of the Specific Plan. For example, Policy IF-6.5 requires construction of needed stormwater system improvements in the City’s Capital Improvement Program as timing or conditions warrant.

Additionally, the Brentwood, Municipal Code Title 14 Chapter 14.20 (Stormwater Management and Discharge Control) requires every application for a development project, including, but not limited to, a rezoning, tentative map, parcel map, conditional use permit, variance, site development permit, design review, or building permit that is subject to the development runoff requirements in the city’s NPDES permit shall be accompanied by a stormwater control plan that meets the criteria in the most recent version of the Contra Costa Clean Water Program Stormwater C.3. Guidebook. Implementation of an approved stormwater control plan and submittal of an approved stormwater control operation and maintenance plan by the applicant shall be a condition precedent to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a project.

The policies and actions described above along with adherence with the Brentwood, Municipal Code Title 14 Chapter 14.20 would ensure that there is adequate stormwater drainage and flood control infrastructure to serve the project. The PA-1 Specific Plan EIR (EIR) determined that this impact was less than significant. This impact was adequately addressed in the EIR. The proposed project would not result in a new or more severe impact than what was previously analyzed.

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Project Requirement(s)
Requirement UTIL‐1: Compliance with the Brentwood, Municipal Code Title 14 Chapter

14.20 (Stormwater Management and Discharge Control).

Response b): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR.

The City’s water supply consists of surface water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (Delta), groundwater from the East Contra Costa Subbasin (ECC Subbasin), and recycled water. The reliability of the City’s surface water supplies is relatively high since the permanent purchase entitlement from which the City’s supplies stem are protected by pre-1914 water rights, which historically have not been subject to delivery reductions during water shortages, including regulatory restricted and drought years. The comparison of current and projected water supply and demand conducted as part of the water supply reliability assessment in the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) showed that the City water supply is adequate to meet the projected demand across all year types.

The City’s General Plan includes a range of policies and actions designed to ensure an adequate water supply for development and to minimize the potential adverse effects of increased water use. Policy IF 1-3 requires all development projects to mitigate their infrastructure service impacts or demonstrate that the City’s infrastructure, public services, and utilities can accommodate the increased demand for services, and that service levels for existing users will not be degraded or impaired. Policy IF 2-1 requires the City to ensure that the water system and water supplies are adequate to meet the needs of existing and future development. Action IF 2a requires the City to routinely assess its ability to meet demand for potable water by periodically updating the Water Master Plan.

Additionally, the PA-1 Specific Plan includes infrastructure and public services policies aimed to support the private development and public improvements which would result from implementation of the Specific Plan. For example, Policy IF-2.1 encourages the use of recycled water for landscaping irrigation within roadways, parks, and facilities to the greatest extent feasible. Further, Policy IF-2.4 requires construction of needed water system improvements in the City’s Capital Improvement Program as timing or conditions warrant. Subsequent development projects including the proposed project is within the Specific Plan Area would be subject to these policies.

The proposed project is consistent with long range planning documents including the General Plan and the PA-1 Specific Plan. Given that the General Plan includes a comprehensive set of goals, policies and actions to ensure an adequate and reliable source of clean potable water, and the comparison of current and projected water supply and demand conducted as part of the water supply reliability assessment in the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) showed that the City water supply is adequate to meet the projected demand across all year types, impacts associated with water supplies are less than significant. The PA-1 Specific Plan EIR (EIR) determined that this impact was less than significant. This impact was adequately addressed in Attachment 16

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the EIR. The proposed project would not result in a new or more severe impact than what was previously analyzed.

Responses d), e): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR.

Development under the proposed project would result in an increase in solid waste generation.

As described in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR, the city’s increase in solid waste generation is well within the permitted capacity of the Solid Waste Transfer Station and does not exceed the daily permitted capacity of the Keller Canyon landfill. The Solid Waste Transfer Station has a permitted daily capacity of 400 tons, and in 2012 averaged approximately 155 tons per day of materials received. The additional solid waste generated by the proposed project would not exceed the capacity of the Solid Waste Transfer Station. The Keller Canyon landfill currently handles 2,500 tons of waste per day, although the permit allows up to 3,500 tons of waste per day to be managed at the facility. According to the CalRecycle Solid Waste Facility Permit (07-AA-0032), as of September 2008, the remaining capacity of the landfill’s disposal area is estimated at 60-64 million cubic yards, and the estimated closing date for the landfill is 2050.

While there is adequate permitted landfill capacity to accommodate future growth, the City’s General Plan includes policies and actions to further reduce the project’s impact on solid waste services. Additionally, the proposed PA-1 Specific Plan includes infrastructure and public services policies aimed to support the private development and public improvements which would result from implementation of the Specific Plan. For example, Policy IF-4.1 aims to expand recycling efforts in the Specific Plan area, and encourage recycling by all residents and employees.

Policy IF-4.2 requires compliance with the City’s construction and demolition debris ordinance (Brentwood Municipal Code Chapter 8.40). Further, Policy IF-4.3 encourages the use of recycled content building materials.

As described in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR, implementation and buildout of the Specific Plan area would not exceed the permitted capacity of the landfill serving the city, and the Specific Plan complies with regulations related to solid waste.

As described above, there is adequate landfill capacity to serve the proposed project, and the project will comply with all applicable statutes and regulations related to solid waste. The PA-1 Specific Plan EIR (EIR) determined that this impact was less than significant. This impact was adequately addressed in the EIR. The proposed project would not result in a new or more severe impact than what was previously analyzed.

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XX. WILDFIRE
Significant Impact
Peculiar to the
Project or the
Project Site
Significant Impact due
to New Information
Impact Adequately
Addressed in the
Specific Plan EIR
Impact not
Previously
Addressed in
Specific Plan
EIR
If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project:
a) Substantially impair an adopted emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan? X
b) Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors,
exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project
occupants to, pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
X
c) Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency
water sources, power lines, or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment?
X
d) Expose people or structures to significant risks,
including downslope or downstream flooding or
landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes?
X
Existing Setting
Brentwood is a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) that is served by the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CON Fire). The City of Brentwood is not categorized as a "Very High" FHSZ by CalFire.

The proposed project is not located within a State Responsibility Area (SRA), or area identified with wildland fire risks.

Responses to Checklist Questions
Response a‐d): Impact not Previously Addressed in EIR. Development allowed under the proposed PA-1 Specific Plan would not place people and/or structures in areas at significant risk of wildland fires. The Project Site is not located in or near any State Responsibility Areas and there are no lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones (VHFHSZ). Therefore, the Project would have no impact related to wildfire risks associated with lands in or near State Responsibility Areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones. The PA-1 Specific Plan EIR did not include a wildfire impact analysis, as this was not a required topic under CEQA at the time the Specific Plan EIR was prepared. However, as demonstrated in the analysis above, the proposed project would result in no impact related to this environmental topic.

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XXI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE ‐‐ Significant Impact Peculiar to the
Project or the
Project Site
Significant Impact
due to New
Information
Impact
Adequately
Addressed in the
Specific Plan EIR
Impact not
Previously
Addressed
in Specific
Plan EIR
a) Does the project have the potential to
substantially degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a
fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community,
substantially reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory?
X
b) Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project are
considerable when viewed in connection with the
effects of past projects, the effects of other current
projects, and the effects of probable future
projects)?
X
c) Does the project have environmental effects
which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
X

RESPONSES TO CHECKLIST QUESTIONS
Response a): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR. As described throughout the analysis above, the proposed project would not result in any significant impacts that would substantially reduce the habitat of fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, or reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal to the environment. The project would not result in impacts to known cultural, historical, archaeological or tribal resources.

All potentially significant impacts related to plant and animal species would be reduced to a lessthan-significant level through the application of uniformly applied development policies and/or standards. The proposed project is required to implement a range of standard and uniformly applied development policies and standards, most of which are identified in the Brentwood General Plan and PA-1 Specific Plan EIR, which would ensure impacts would be less-thansignificant. The cumulative impacts associated with development of the project were considered, analyzed and disclosed in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR. The project would not result in any cumulative impacts that were not contemplated in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR. The project would not result in any peculiar site-specific impacts, impacts to biological resources or impacts to Attachment 16

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cultural and/or historical resources. All potentially significant impacts to cultural and/or historical resources would be reduced to a less than significant level through the implementation of mitigation measures 3.5-1 thru 3.5-3, as described previously in this report.

The proposed project would implement requirements aimed at reducing stormwater pollutants and runoff, as well as through compliance of various state, regional and local standards.

Specifically related to ensuring the continued sustainability of biological resources through adaptive management, Project Requirement Bio-1 ensures the project proponent seeks coverage under the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan / Natural Community Conservation Plan (HCP/NCCP) to mitigate for habitat impacts to covered special status species.

Through the application of uniformly applied development policies and/or standards, the project would not result in any cumulative impacts related to biological resources. The PA-1 Specific Plan EIR (EIR) determined that this impact was less than significant. This impact was adequately addressed in the EIR. The proposed project would not result in a new or more severe impact than what was previously analyzed.

Response b): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR. The PA-1 Specific Plan’s environmental review assumed full development and buildout of the project site, consistent with the uses and density proposed by the project. The cumulative impacts associated with buildout of the PA-1 Specific Plan Area, including the project site, were fully addressed in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR, and the cumulative conditions in and around Brentwood have not changed such that the cumulative analysis and conclusions in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR would be altered or invalidated. Additionally, as described throughout the analysis above, the proposed project would not result in any significant individual or cumulative impacts that would not be reduced to less-than-significant levels through the application of uniformly applied development policies and/or standards. The PA-1 Specific Plan EIR (EIR) determined that this impact was less than significant. This impact was adequately addressed in the EIR. The proposed project would not result in a new or more severe impact than what was previously analyzed.

Response c): Adequately addressed in Specific Plan EIR. As described throughout the analysis above, the proposed project would not result in any significant impacts that would have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on humans. The analysis in the relevant sections above provides the application of uniformly applied development policies and/or standards reduce any potentially significant impacts on humans to less-than-significant levels. Compliance with the Brentwood General Plan, Policies and mitigation requirements included within the PA-1 Specific Plan, and through the application of a variety of uniform standards and requirements including those related to air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, hazardous materials, geologic hazards, water pollution and water quality, and noise, ensure any adverse effects on humans are reduce to an acceptable standard. The PA-1 Specific Plan EIR (EIR) determined that this impact was less than significant. This impact was adequately Attachment 16

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addressed in the EIR. The proposed project would not result in a new or more severe impact than what was previously analyzed.

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Project Number 1690022489, January 2023.
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 Limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Report Prepared by: Kleinfelder Project No. 20220783.001A. September 28, 2021.

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 Acoustical Assessment Prepared by: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. May 2023  Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Prepared by: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Project Number 26600. March 21, 2023

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ATTACHMENT A. AIR QUALITY/HEALTH RISK TECHNICAL REPORT PREPARED BY: RAMBOLL US CONSULTING, INC. IRVINE, CALIFORNIA. PROJECT NUMBER 1690022489. JANUARY 2023.

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ATTACHMENT B. GEOTECHNICAL STUDY PREPARED BY: KLEINFELDER PROJECT NO. 20220773.001A. FEBRUARY 22, 2022

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ATTACHMENT C. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS TECHNICAL REPORT. PREPARED BY: RAMBOLL US CONSULTING, INC. PROJECT NUMBER 1690022489, JANUARY 2023.

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ATTACHMENT D. PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT PREPARED BY: KLEINFELDER PROJECT NO. 20220783.001A. JUNE 22, 2021.

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ATTACHMENT E. LIMITED PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT REPORT PREPARED BY:

KLEINFELDER PROJECT NO. 20220783.001A. SEPTEMBER 28, 2021.

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ATTACHMENT F. ACOUSTICAL ASSESSMENT PREPARED BY: KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. MAY 2023

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ATTACHMENT G. TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS (TIA) PREPARED BY: KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. PROJECT NUMBER 26600. MARCH 21, 2023
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Response to Comments in CCCAC Comment Letter
Comment 1 (Increased Traffic Makes Brentwood Less Livable) Commenter contends that the environmental analysis underlying the Project approvals does not adequately account for adverse impacts related to GHGs and toxic air contaminants (TACs) caused by Project traffic. Commenter further contends that existing area traffic conditions can only exacerbate the Project traffic impacts and that the fuel station will make things worse due to emissions from the pumps and idling cars.

The comment includes general statements and the commenter does not provide any substantial evidence to support its claim that the environmental analysis (“Environmental Analysis”) completed for the Project is deficient. To the extent the commenter is concerned about traffic congestion, the City notes that on September 27, 2013, SB 743 was signed into law, initiating a process to change transportation impact analyses completed in support of CEQA documentation. As of July 1, 2020, SB 743 eliminated level of service (LOS) as a basis for determining significant transportation impacts under CEQA and provides a new performance metric, vehicle miles traveled (VMT). As a result, the State is shifting from measuring a project’s impact to drivers (LOS) to measuring the impact of driving (VMT) as it relates to achieving State goals of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, encouraging infill development, and improving public health through active transportation.

The Environmental Analysis, as supported by detailed technical reports related to traffic, air quality, and GHGs, found that with the Project, overall regional VMT will be net-negative.

As stated above, VMT is the metric to determine whether there will be an environmental impact under CEQA, and here impacts would be less than significant. However, to address congestion concerns and evaluate General Plan compliance, the Traffic Impact Analysis prepared by Kittleson & Associates also analyzed LOS relative to the Project. (See EA, Attachment G.) Regarding air quality, the land uses assumed for development of the proposed Project are consistent with those assumed in the PA-1 Specific Plan in terms of potential mobile source emissions that may be generated by these land uses. The square footage of the proposed Project would be less than the corresponding square footage assumed for retail development for this portion of the PA-1 Specific Plan, and thus, it is expected that the proposed Project would have similar if not lower emissions for this portion of the PA-1 Specific Plan. (Environmental Analysis “EA”, p. 38.)
Specifically related to toxic air contaminants (TACs), the Environmental Analysis found the Project would not generate significant emissions of toxic air contaminates and would not result in substantial pollutant concentrations. Additionally, the Project would be subject to BAAQMD Rules and Regulations related to Gasoline Dispensing Facilities as required by Requirement AQ-2. (EA, p. 42.) The Project’s GHG emissions, including mobile emissions, are also below those presented in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR. (EA, p. 74.)

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Comment 2 (The Gas Station Will Impact Sensitive Receptors) The commenter raises concerns regarding the location of the proposed fuel station and requests more studies be done to address potential health risks to sensitive receptors.

A health risk assessment (HRA) was performed as part of the Air Quality/Health Risk technical report to address any Project-specific impacts related to the service station. (EA, Attachment A.) The Air Quality/Health Risk technical report analyzed cancer risk, chronic noncancer hazards, and acute hazards analysis for the Project operation are based on TAC emissions from on-road traffic and gasoline dispensing operation. The chemicals evaluated in the HRA include PM2.5 emissions (assumed to be engine exhaust from vehicles, and brake wear, tire wear, and entrained dust from vehicles), speciated VOC emissions from gasoline dispensing, speciated evaporative and exhaust TOGs from on-road emissions from gasoline vehicles, and DPM emissions from diesel-powered delivery trucks and TRUs. (Air Quality/Health Risk Technical Report, p. 27.)
As identified in the HRA, the health risks and chronic and acute hazard index, and annual PM2.5 concentration increases associated with Project operation are less than the BAAQMD significance thresholds. The cumulative health risk impacts are less than significant for cancer and the non-cancer chronic hazard index. The cumulative annual PM2.5 concentration is also less than the cumulative threshold. (Air Quality/Health Risk Technical Report, p. 39.) Accordingly, the fuel station would not result in significant impacts on any nearby sensitive receptors and mitigation measures are not necessary.

Comment 3 (Urban Decay Is Likely to Occur)
The commenter claims that the Project is likely to cause urban decay in Brentwood, as there would be an unhealthy concentration of big box stores and another Costco located 15 minutes away, placing economic pressure on nearby existing small businesses.

Urban decay is a relatively extreme economic condition. The commenter has not provided any evidence that urban decay would occur as a result of the Project. The Project is a permitted use in the RC zone and the Environmental Analysis supports that there are no impacts that are unique to the Project that were not already examined in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR and 2022 Addendum. Large format retail development does not create a presumption of urban decay, and there is no evidence in the record to suggest urban decay would occur here. (See Melom v. City of Madera (2010) 183 Cal.App.4th 41.)
The commenter also claims that the anticipated jobs created by the Project will go to people who cannot afford to live in Brentwood, leading to more traffic and commute times.

The commenter has not provided any evidence that future Project employees would not be able to afford living in Brentwood. The Project would create new jobs, and is located less than 0.5 miles away from multiple Tri Delta transit bus stops. Therefore, the Project will create jobs that are accessible via public transit. Additionally, the Project is located adjacent to homes, therefore providing jobs near transit and current housing developments. (GHG Technical Report, Table C-2.) Employee VMT was accounted for in the traffic analysis prepared for the Project,

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which found a total net-negative change in VMT with the addition of the Project. (EA, pp. 111- 112.)
Finally, the commenter claims that the Project does not have sufficient reciprocal landscaping to replace the lost open space caused by the Project.

Commercial development has long been planned for the Project site through the PA-1 Specific Plan. The Project landscape design features a planting layout consisting of colorful accent trees, diverse shade tree species and sweeping drifts (massing) of understory plant species at vehicular and pedestrian entryways, parking lot islands, and street frontages. The overall intent is to create a unifying landscape appearance to the site, as well as achieving a supportive relationship between building and landscape. In addition, the proposed landscape design will comply with the City’s approved plant list. The Project, as designed and conditioned, incorporates all required landscape areas along the Project boundaries. Additionally, the landscape design incorporates trees and screening along the Lone Tree Plaza Drive and Highway 4 frontages, and the site plan is designed to insulate the visual effects of the development from the public street.

Comment 4 (Ambient Noise and Light Levels Will Unduly Disturb the Community) The commenter states that mitigation measures must be mandated to ensure construction and operations cumulative ambient noise levels are within acceptable levels. The commenter also expresses concern that noise, traffic, air quality, and other impacts will disrupt nearby residents and impact property values. Finally, commenter alleges the light to be emitted from the Project will negatively impact the community at night and blinders should be installed on the light fixtures.

The Environmental Analysis, supported by an Acoustical Analysis prepared by KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., found that based on the short-lived nature of the noise levels associated with construction and consistency with General Plan Policy N‐ 1.15 and Action N‐ 1e (which provide guidance and standards to reduce construction noise impacts), construction noise would result in a less‐ than‐ significant impact, which is consistent with the findings in the PA‐ 1 Specific Plan EIR. (EA, p. 93.) The Environmental Analysis also found that receptors near the Project site would either remain below the allowable noise threshold of 55 dBA for residential uses and 72 dBA for commercial uses and would not increase ambient noise levels by more than 3 dBA when the existing ambient noise levels are already in exceedance of the City’s noise standards. Therefore, the Project’s operational noise levels would also not result in a significant increase over existing ambient noise levels at the nearest noise‐ sensitive uses in the City of Brentwood. Impacts would be less than significant in this regard. (EA, pp. 94-95.) Similarly, cumulative construction and operational noise impacts were found to be less than significant. (EA, pp. 99-101.)
All impacts analyzed in the Environmental Analysis were found to be less than significant or consistent with impacts analyzed in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR. There are no impacts peculiar to the proposed Project, and as such, the Project would not cause disruption to nearby residents, particularly in the areas of traffic, noise, and air quality. To the extent the

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commenter raises concerns regarding property values, this is an economic or social impact which is outside the purview of CEQA.

As to lighting, the site’s parking lot will be illuminated with standard downward LED fixtures affixed to a 36.5- foot-tall light pole. The lighting fixtures are of a “shoe-box” style. The parking lot lights will be timer controlled to limit lighting after the warehouse has closed and most employees are gone from the warehouse. Parking lot lighting will only remain on to provide security and emergency lighting only along the main driveways. Downward facing security lighting will be located on the exterior of the building on all sides. Lighting fixtures will also be located on the building approximately every 40 feet around the exterior of the building to provide safety and security. Parking and site lighting will incorporate the use of cutoff lenses to keep light from overflowing beyond the Costco site boundaries. (EA, pp. 7-8.) The Project would also be subject to the City’s lighting and design guidelines, including any requirements regarding light shielding features, which are verified via the City’s design review and approval process. (EA, p. 26.) Impacts related to lighting are less than significant, consistent with the PA1 Specific Plan EIR, and as such, no additional measures are required.

Comment 5 (Several More Stringent Mitigation Measures Are Necessary to Ensure Citizen Safety)
The commenter argues that the Project should be required to install an adequate number of charging stations for electric vehicles and electronic bicycles, construct additional bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and better coordinate traffic lights in the area. The commenter includes a list of proposed mitigation measures to address bicycle and pedestrian safety and requests appropriate mitigation measures to address air quality and GHG impacts after further studies are performed.

The transportation analysis prepared for the Project identifies updates to signal timing.

Regarding commenter’s request for electric vehicle infrastructure, parking for the Project would surround the western and southern sides of the building, with a total of 850 parking stalls including 17 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible stalls, 85 electric vehicle stalls (EV), and 17 clean air stalls. Further, the design of the proposed internal drive aisles, access driveways, and other on-site circulation improvements would be required to adhere to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District’s standards, which are imposed on project developments during the building plan check and development review process. Compliance with established design standards and implementation would ensure hazards due to design features would not occur and that the placement of circulation improvements would not create conflicts for motorists, pedestrians, or bicyclists traveling within or around the Project site. (EA, p. 113) As such, additional improvements are not required.

The commenter’s concerns regarding air quality and GHG impacts are addressed in response to Comments 1 and 2 above. There will be no impacts peculiar to the Project in these areas and as such, no additional mitigation is required. Further, the Environmental Analysis concluded that there would not be impacts related to pedestrian or bicycle safety. As such, mitigation is not required. However, the commenter’s list of measures will be provided to the City Council for consideration.

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Finally, CEQA provides that “a public agency shall provide that measures to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment are fully enforceable through permit conditions, agreements, or other measures.” (Pub. Resources Code, § 21081.6(b).) “Mitigation measures must be fully enforceable through permit conditions, agreements, or other legally-binding instruments.” (CEQA Guidelines, § 15126.4 (a)(2).) Under Public Resources Code section 21004, “in mitigating or avoiding a significant effect of a project on the environment, a public agency may exercise only those express or implied powers provided by law other than [CEQA].” The City does not have the independent authority to require improvements to be made outside of its own jurisdiction. Thus, to the extent many of the mitigation measures the commenter requests would need to be undertaken in Antioch and Oakley, the City of Brentwood has no legal authority in this context to impose such obligations.

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. G.1
07/25/2023
SUBJECT: Streaming Options for Public City Meetings and Possible City Council Direction
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
Finance and Information Systems
STAFF: Darin Gale, Assistant City Manager
Kerry Breen, Director of Finance and Information System Margaret Wimberly, City Clerk

TITLE/RECOMMENDATION
Receive the report and provide direction, if any, to staff regarding the expansion of existing City streaming offerings for public meetings. Staff recommends the following:

1. Continue streaming/recording City Council meetings on the City’s website, YouTube, and Zoom.

2. Continue streaming/recording City Council Standing Committees, Arts Commission, Youth Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission to the City’s website and Zoom.

3. Add YouTube streaming for Planning Commission meetings after fully implementing the City’s new agenda management system this fall.

4. Do not add additional streaming platforms at this time.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Fiscal Impact varies based on Council direction. Additional one-time costs of $10,000 and annual recurring costs of approximately $2,500 per platform would be incurred if additional streaming options were requested. These costs would be the responsibility of the General Fund and staff would include these costs for Council approval at the mid-year budget update in January 2024. In addition, there would be additional on-going demands on staff time depending upon the number of streaming platforms and the number of City bodies that are streamed.

BACKGROUND
The City currently streams City Council meetings on (1) the City’s website, (2) the City’s YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofbrentwoodca), and (3) via Zoom. The City also streams other commissions and committee meetings (e.g.

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Development) on the City’s webpage. Streaming via the City website and the YouTube page offer only one-way interaction as viewers cannot participate in the meetings or provide comments, testimony, or feedback to the City decision-makers in real time. Viewers can participate in public meetings in person or via Zoom.

There has been interest expressed in expanding streaming services in two ways.

First, expanding the number of City bodies streamed via YouTube to include other commissions and committees. Second, there has also been interest in adding additional streaming platform options (e.g. Facebook Live).

Expanding the number of bodies whose meetings are streamed.

As noted above, the City currently streams the meetings of the Planning, Parks & Recreation, Youth, and Arts commissions, as well as the Agricultural Enterprise and Land Use & Development committees, through the City’s webpage, but not on YouTube or any other platform. Staff is looking for the Council’s direction on whether any of these bodies’ meetings should be streamed through YouTube or another platform.

From a technological perspective, the City staff can establish the ability to stream to third-party platforms. Adding streaming options will incur one-time costs of approximately $10,000 for each streaming platform, with additional recurring annual costs of approximately $2,500 for each platform. If the City were to add additional platforms for any of these bodies, there would be additional staff time commitments associated with implementing additional streaming options for each meeting. With YouTube, each video requires post-production work from staff (creating time stamps, organizing, posting) which takes approximately one hour per meeting. If the Council were to direct staff to offer YouTube streaming for an additional six commission/committee meetings per month, there would be an additional 5 to 6 hours of City Clerk staff time required per month to accomplish this.

In light of these factors, staff suggests that it would be appropriate to add YouTube streaming for Planning Commission meetings after fully implementing eScribe, the City’s new agenda management system this fall.

Using additional streaming platforms.

The City Clerk surveyed the cities in Contra Costa County to gain a better understanding of the platforms that other local jurisdictions are using to provide streaming services to the public. Several cities in the County are no longer offering resident’s options to participate remotely at all, and none of the cities currently utilize Facebook Live, and the few who had tried it the past indicated that low viewership and technical issues led to its discontinuation.

While YouTube allows the City to “disable comments” during a broadcast, other platforms, including Facebook Live, do not offer this option. Allowing comments presents a host of additional challenges for the City. These include:
 The public may assume that comments made on the platform are being

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monitored, will be part of the administrative record or will be responded to by the legislative body and/or staff.
 Commenters may attempt to make public records requests of which staff is unaware or report concerns (e.g. complaints or notifications of City issues) which are not received by staff.
 The viewing experience may also be negatively impacted by the inability of the City to monitor and possibly redact inappropriate (e.g. profane, hateful or commercial based) comments.
 There also remain outstanding questions pertaining to the City’s obligation to monitor or maintain any comments in accordance with Public Records Act retention requirements.

Any additional staff time necessary to review all comments made during a streamed meeting are not included in the additional staff time estimates presented above. This issue was one of the factors leading to the City electing to stream the City Council meetings via YouTube.

Given the issues identified above, staff recommends the following:

1. Continue streaming City Council meetings on the City’s website, YouTube, and Zoom.

2. Continue streaming City Council Standing Committees, Arts Commission, Youth Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission only on the City’s website and Zoom.

3. Add YouTube streaming for Planning Commission meetings after fully implementing the City’s new agenda management system this fall.

4. Do not add additional streaming platforms at this time.

CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
Not Applicable.

PREVIOUS ACTION
There was no previous action related to this item.

DATE OF NOTICE
Not applicable.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Not Applicable.

ATTACHMENT(S)
Not Applicable

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. G.2
07/25/2023
SUBJECT: Compensation for Planning, Park & Recreation, Arts, and Youth Commissioners.

DEPARTMENT: City Manager
STAFF: Darin Gale, Assistant City Manager
Abraham Salinas, Senior Analyst

TITLE/RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction regarding compensation for Planning, Park & Recreation, Arts, and Youth Commissioners.

FISCAL IMPACT
The compensation paid to Commissioners comes from two separate sources:
 Both the Planning and Park & Recreation Commission compensation are funded by the General Fund, and any increases to compensation for these Commissioners would be funded by the General Fund. The current total annual cost of Planning Commission compensation is approximately $12,000, and $6,000 for the Park & Recreation Commission. The Youth Commissioners receive no compensation at this time, so any introduction of a new compensation amount would be paid for from the General Fund. Currently, the General Fund ongoing operating revenues and expenditures are projected to have an approximate break-even result over the 2022/23 -2023/24 fiscal years.
 The Arts Commissioners do not currently receive any compensation. Any introduction of a new compensation amount approved for the Arts Commission could be funded through the Public Art Administration Fund, which is allocated 20% of Public Art fees collected. The Public Art Administration Fund presently has approximately $920,000.

BACKGROUND
At the June 6, 2023 Planning Commission meeting, Chairperson Roberts requested that the City Council consider increasing the Planning Commission’s compensation from $200 per month to $400 per month. The Planning Commission moved the request of Chair Roberts forward to the City Council on a 3-2 vote.

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Staff has also included all commission compensation as part of this staff report, giving the City Council the ability to discuss and provide direction on each commission, or request further information, if desired.

The City’s Planning, Park & Recreation, and Art Commissions are each comprised of five members; the Youth Commission has ten. As a body, the Commissions make recommendations to the City Council on a variety of issues. Additionally, the Planning Commission provides discretionary review and approval as provided by the Municipal Code over certain subdivisions of land, zoning, design review, and land use applications.

Planning Commission. Planning Commissioners have two regularly scheduled meetings per month, and currently receive $200 per month for their service to the City. The current compensation amount was established in January 2001.

Chapter 2.44 of the Brentwood Municipal Code pertains to the Planning Commission, including compensation. Section 2.44.030 reads as follows:

Each commission member is entitled to receive compensation as established by city council resolution. In addition, the city may reimburse a commissioner for actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection with the performance of his or her duties, while traveling or engaged on business authorized by the director of community development.

Compensation for Planning Commissioners from neighboring and regional cities:
 Antioch: $0/meeting
 Concord: $50/meeting for a maximum of six meetings per month  Danville: $0/month
 Emeryville: $200/month
 Fremont: $196/meeting
 Hercules: $0/month
 Lafayette: $0/month
 Oakley: $0/meeting
 Orinda: $0/month
 Pleasant Hill: $50/meeting
 Richmond: $0/month
 San Francisco: $200/meeting
 San Marcos: $50/meeting
 South San Francisco: $100/meeting
 Tracy: $50/meeting

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Park & Recreation Commission. Park & Recreation Commissioners have one regularly scheduled meeting per month, and currently receive $100 per month for their service to the City. This amount was established in January 2001. No neighboring cities survey has yet to be done for any other commissions, but can be done, if desired.

Arts Commission. Arts Commissioners have one regularly scheduled meeting per month, and receive no compensation.

Youth Commission. Youth Commissioners have one regularly scheduled meeting per month, and receive no compensation.

Next Steps. Any change to the compensation for either the Park & Recreation Commission and/or the Planning Commission is required to be adopted by resolution of the City Council. Changes to the Arts Commission and/or Youth Commission compensation would require an amendment to the Municipal Code, which is carried out by adoption of an ordinance. Staff will prepare the appropriate documents as needed based upon Council direction.

CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
Not Applicable.

PREVIOUS ACTION
Previous Action by the City Council is included on Attachment 1

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Previous Action

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ATTACHMENT “1”
Previous actions related to this agenda item that were taken by the Council are listed below. To view prior actions and materials, and Brentwood Municipal Code references in the staff report, as applicable:
 Visit www.brentwoodca.gov/meetings, and select the meeting date(s) desired to see the reference materials and videos.
 Visit www.brentwoodca.gov/municipalcode to research references to the Brentwood Municipal Code and search by the code section(s) cited.

On July 1, 1988, by Resolution No. 88-49, the City Council authorized salary payment to the members of the Brentwood Planning Commission of $50 dollars per each regular Planning Commission meeting.

On February 13, 2001, by Resolution No. 2227, the City Council approved to establish the compensation for the newly created Parks and Recreation Commission to $100 per month and increase the compensation of the Planning Commission from $50 per meeting to $200 per month.

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. G.3
07/25/2023
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Pay Schedule
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
STAFF: Sukari Beshears, Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager

TITLE/RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council adopt a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Pay Schedule and authorizing the City Manager or Designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to make ministerial revisions to it.

FISCAL IMPACT
The budget amounts required for the salary adjustments are included in the FY 2023/2024 Operating Budget. These salary adjustments were approved previously by the City Council, and there are no new salary adjustments requested through this item.

BACKGROUND
In 2021, the City reached agreement with all six bargaining groups and the agreements expire June 30, 2024. The MOUs outline the salary adjustments approved during the term of the agreements. In addition, the City Council authorized the City Manager to develop a document outlining the terms, conditions, and understanding for unrepresented executive and senior management employees covering the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. The salary adjustments reflected in the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Pay Schedule before you tonight for approval include the salary information for the six bargaining groups and unrepresented executive and senior management employees previously approved by Council in June, September, and October 2021.

California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 requires California Public Employers’ Retirement System (CalPERS) employers to make a Council approved Pay Schedule publically available for not less than five years. Staff recommends Council approve the Pay Schedule (Exhibit A) for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, and authorize the City Manager or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to make ministerial revisions to the Pay Schedule.

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CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
Not Applicable.

PREVIOUS ACTION
Previous Action by the City Council is included on Attachment 1.

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Previous Action

2. Resolution – 2023/2024 Pay Schedule

3. 2023/2024 Pay Schedule

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On July 27, 2021, City Council approved Resolution 2021-90, approving the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between the City and the: Brentwood Employees’ Association Miscellaneous Office Division; Brentwood Employees’ Association Public Works Division; Brentwood Supervisors and Professionals Employees’ Association; and the Brentwood Managers and Confidential Employees’ Association.

On September 28, 2021, City Council approved Resolution 2021-123, approving the salaries for non-sworn unrepresented employees – Directors, Assistant Directors, Assistant City Attorney, and Deputy City Attorney.

On September 28, 2021, City Council approved Resolution 2021-124, approving the salary and Amendment No. 3 to the July 27, 2017 Employment Agreement for the City Attorney.

On September 28, 2021, City Council approved Resolution 2021-125, approving the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between the City and the Brentwood Police Officers’ Association and the Brentwood Police Lieutenants’ Group.

On October 26, 2021, City Council approved Resolution 2021-138, approving the salaries for sworn unrepresented employees – Police Chief and Police Captains.

On October 26, 2021, City Council approved Resolution 2021-139, approving the salary and Amendment No. 2 to the Employment Agreement for the City Manager.

On June 14, 2022, City Council approved Resolution 2022-80, approving Amendment No. 3 to the Employment Agreement for the City Manager.

On September 27, 2022, City Council approved Resolution 2022-123, approving the salary and Amendment No. 4 to the July 27, 2017 Employment Agreement for the City Attorney.

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RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 PAY

SCHEDULE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR

DESIGNEE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO
MAKE MINISTERIAL REVISIONS TO IT.

WHEREAS, on July 27, 2021, City Council approved Resolution 2021-90, approving the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between the City and the:

Brentwood Employees’ Association Miscellaneous Office Division; Brentwood Employees’ Association Public Works Division; Brentwood Supervisors and Professionals Employees’ Association; and the Brentwood Managers and Confidential Employees’ Association; and
WHEREAS, on September 28, 2021, City Council approved Resolution 2021- 123, approving salaries for non-sworn unrepresented employees – Directors, Assistant Directors, Assistant City Attorney, and Deputy City Attorney; and WHEREAS, on September 28, 2021, City Council approved Resolution 2021- 125, approving the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between the City and the Brentwood Police Officers’ Association and the Brentwood Police Lieutenants’ Group; and
WHEREAS, on October 26, 2021, City Council approved Resolution 2021-138, approving the salaries for sworn unrepresented employees – Police Chief and Police Captains; and
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, City Council approved Resolution 2022-80, approving Amendment No. 3 to the Employment Agreement for the City Manager.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Brentwood does hereby:

1. Approves and adopts the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Pay Schedule, which is attached and incorporated by reference as Exhibit A.

2. Authorizes the City Manager or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to make ministerial revisions to the 2023/2024 Pay Schedule.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Brentwood at a regular meeting held on the 25
th day of July, 2023, by the following
vote:

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PAY SCHEDULE
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Classification Class Code Bargaining Group STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E Accountant I 2381 SUPV 7,361.33 7,729.40 8,115.86 8,521.66 8,947.74 Accountant II 2382 SUPV 8,115.86 8,521.66 8,947.74 9,395.13 9,864.89 Accounting Assistant I 3301 MISC 5,060.63 5,313.67 5,579.35 5,858.31 6,151.23 Accounting Assistant II 3302 MISC 5,579.35 5,858.31 6,151.23 6,458.79 6,781.74 Accounting Manager 2420 MGMT 10,733.82 11,270.51 11,834.04 12,425.73 13,047.02 Accounting Specialist 3340 MISC 7,374.48 7,743.20 8,130.36 8,536.88 8,963.72 Accounting Supervisor 2390 SUPV 8,035.91 8,437.70 8,859.58 9,302.57 9,767.70 Accounting Technician 3320 MISC 6,418.20 6,739.11 7,076.06 7,429.86 7,801.35 Administrative Assistant I 3001 MISC 4,790.93 5,030.47 5,282.00 5,546.10 5,823.40 Administrative Assistant II 3002 MISC 5,282.00 5,546.10 5,823.40 6,114.58 6,420.30 Administrative Secretary 3020 MISC 6,114.58 6,420.30 6,741.32 7,078.39 7,432.31 Administrative Supervisor 3040 MISC 6,727.32 7,063.68 7,416.87 7,787.71 8,177.10 Assistant City Attorney 1200 ADDR 14,472.64 15,196.27 15,956.09 16,753.89 17,591.58 Assistant City Clerk 2020 SUPV 7,766.79 8,155.12 8,562.87 8,991.02 9,440.57 Assistant City Manager 1100 DIRS 16,567.80 17,396.19 18,266.00 19,179.31 20,138.27 Assistant Community Development Director 1215 ADDR 14,472.64 15,196.27 15,956.09 16,753.89 17,591.58 Assistant Director of Finance and Information Systems 1245 ADDR 14,870.77 15,614.30 16,395.02 17,214.77 18,075.51 Assistant Director of Public Works/Engineering 1232 ADDR 14,870.77 15,614.30 16,395.02 17,214.77 18,075.51 Assistant Director of Public Works/Operations 1231 ADDR 14,870.77 15,614.30 16,395.02 17,214.77 18,075.51 Assistant Engineer 2681 SUPV 9,256.84 9,719.68 10,205.66 10,715.95 11,251.74 Assistant Parks and Recreation Director 1250 ADDR 12,010.49 12,611.02 13,241.56 13,903.65 14,598.83 Assistant Planner 2121 SUPV 8,548.16 8,975.57 9,424.35 9,895.57 10,390.35 Associate Engineer 2682 SUPV 10,205.66 10,715.95 11,251.74 11,814.33 12,405.04 Associate Planner 2122 SUPV 9,424.35 9,895.57 10,390.35 10,909.87 11,455.36 Building Inspector I 3141 MISC 7,796.90 8,186.75 8,596.09 9,025.90 9,477.19 Building Inspector II 3142 MISC 8,596.09 9,025.90 9,477.19 9,951.05 10,448.60 Chief Building Official 2200 MGMT 13,211.54 13,872.11 14,565.73 15,294.01 16,058.71 Chief Financial Operations Officer 2480 MGMT 11,805.86 12,396.16 13,015.96 13,666.77 14,350.11 Chief Information Systems Officer 2540 MGMT 13,189.30 13,848.76 14,541.20 15,268.26 16,031.67 City Attorney (Effective October 1, 2022) 1015 CONTRACT 23,312.24 City Clerk 2040 MGMT 11,514.50 12,090.22 12,694.73 13,329.47 13,995.95 City Manager (Effective July 1, 2021) 1000 CONTRACT 22,797.08 City Treasurer/Director of Finance and Information Systems 1115 DIRS 16,567.80 17,396.19 18,266.00 19,179.31 20,138.27 Code Enforcement Officer I 3181 MISC 7,308.98 7,674.44 8,058.16 8,461.07 8,884.12 Code Enforcement Officer II 3182 MISC 8,058.16 8,461.07 8,884.12 9,328.33 9,794.74

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Classification Class Code Bargaining Group STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E

MONTHLY SALARY
Code Enforcement Supervisor 2210 SUPV 10,256.62 10,769.44 11,307.92 11,873.32 12,466.98 Collection System Worker I 4041 PWKS 6,240.70 6,552.73 6,880.37 7,224.39 7,585.61 Collection System Worker II 4042 PWKS 6,880.37 7,224.39 7,585.61 7,964.89 8,363.14 Community Development Specialist 3260 MISC 8,510.90 8,936.44 9,383.26 9,852.42 10,345.04 Community Development Technician 3220 MISC 7,034.22 7,385.93 7,755.22 8,142.99 8,550.13 Community Service Officer I 6001 MISC 5,543.65 5,820.83 6,111.87 6,417.47 6,738.34 Community Service Officer II 6002 MISC 6,111.87 6,417.47 6,738.34 7,075.26 7,429.02 Construction Inspector I 3481 MISC 7,796.90 8,186.75 8,596.09 9,025.90 9,477.19 Construction Inspector II 3482 MISC 8,596.09 9,025.90 9,477.19 9,951.05 10,448.60 Cross-Connection Control Specialist 4060 PWKS 7,226.31 7,587.63 7,967.01 8,365.36 8,783.62 Deputy City Attorney 2100 ADDR 11,054.10 11,606.81 12,187.14 12,796.51 13,436.33 Deputy Director of Public Works/Operations 1260 ADDR 13,529.59 14,206.07 14,916.37 15,662.20 16,445.31 Development Services Manager 2170 MGMT 11,946.83 12,544.17 13,171.39 13,829.96 14,521.45 Director of Community Development 1130 DIRS 16,105.17 16,910.44 17,755.95 18,643.76 19,575.94 Director of Engineering/City Engineer 1170 DIRS 16,105.17 16,910.44 17,755.95 18,643.76 19,575.94 Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager 1180 DIRS 16,105.17 16,910.44 17,755.95 18,643.76 19,575.94 Director of Parks and Recreation 1145 DIRS 16,105.17 16,910.44 17,755.95 18,643.76 19,575.94 Director of Public Works 1160 DIRS 16,567.80 17,396.19 18,266.00 19,179.31 20,138.27 Economic Development Manager 2240 MGMT 13,211.54 13,872.11 14,565.73 15,294.01 16,058.71 Economic Development/Planning Manager 2190 MGMT 13,211.54 13,872.11 14,565.73 15,294.01 16,058.71 Electrician 4080 PWKS 7,508.78 7,884.22 8,278.43 8,692.35 9,126.97 Engineering Manager 2720 MGMT 12,955.76 13,603.55 14,283.73 14,997.91 15,747.80 Engineering Services Specialist 3540 MISC 9,031.29 9,482.85 9,957.00 10,454.85 10,977.58 Engineering Technician 3520 MISC 7,852.62 8,245.25 8,657.51 9,090.39 9,544.90 Environmental Compliance Inspector I 3621 MISC 7,796.90 8,186.75 8,596.09 9,025.90 9,477.19 Environmental Compliance Inspector II 3622 MISC 8,596.09 9,025.90 9,477.19 9,951.05 10,448.60 Equipment Mechanic 4100 PWKS 7,066.17 7,419.48 7,790.45 8,179.98 8,588.98 Executive Assistant 3060 MISC 7,396.72 7,766.55 8,154.88 8,562.63 8,990.75 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor 2610 SUPV 8,058.15 8,461.06 8,884.10 9,328.32 9,794.73 Facilities Maintenance Worker I 4031 PWKS 5,541.84 5,818.93 6,109.88 6,415.38 6,736.14 Facilities Maintenance Worker II 4032 PWKS 6,109.88 6,415.38 6,736.14 7,072.95 7,426.60 Finance/Special Projects Coordinator 3360 MISC 7,843.72 8,235.90 8,647.70 9,080.08 9,534.09 Fleet Supervisor 2750 SUPV 8,959.02 9,406.97 9,877.32 10,371.18 10,889.75 Fleet/Facilities Maintenance Manager 2770 MGMT 10,515.85 11,041.65 11,593.73 12,173.41 12,782.08 Geographic Infomation Systems Coordinator 2740 SUPV 10,704.91 11,240.15 11,802.16 12,392.26 13,011.87

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Classification Class Code Bargaining Group STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E

MONTHLY SALARY
Grants Program Manager 2440 SUPV 9,334.82 9,801.56 10,291.64 10,806.22 11,346.53 Housing Analyst 2260 SUPV 9,423.78 9,894.97 10,389.73 10,909.21 11,454.67 Human Resources Assistant I 3101 MISC 5,514.23 5,789.94 6,079.43 6,383.41 6,702.58 Human Resources Assistant II 3102 MISC 6,079.43 6,383.41 6,702.58 7,037.71 7,389.59 Human Resources Manager 2080 MGMT 11,514.50 12,090.22 12,694.73 13,329.47 13,995.95 Human Resources Specialist 3120 MISC 7,843.72 8,235.90 8,647.70 9,080.08 9,534.09 Information Systems Specialist 2520 SUPV 9,606.16 10,086.47 10,590.80 11,120.33 11,676.36 Information Systems Supervisor 2530 SUPV 10,566.78 11,095.12 11,649.88 12,232.36 12,844.00 Information Systems Technician 3380 MISC 7,688.05 8,072.45 8,476.07 8,899.87 9,344.87 Laboratory Technician I 4261 PWKS 6,807.15 7,147.50 7,504.88 7,880.12 8,274.12 Laboratory Technician II 4262 PWKS 7,504.88 7,880.12 8,274.12 8,687.84 9,122.23 Management Analyst 2000 SUPV 9,408.21 9,878.63 10,372.56 10,891.18 11,435.74 Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator 3600 MISC 7,843.72 8,235.90 8,647.70 9,080.08 9,534.09 Park Maintenance Manager 2595 MGMT 10,996.27 11,546.09 12,123.39 12,729.56 13,366.03 Park Maintenance Supervisor 2590 SUPV 8,058.15 8,461.06 8,884.10 9,328.32 9,794.73 Park Maintenance Worker I 4010 PWKS 5,541.84 5,818.93 6,109.88 6,415.38 6,736.14 Park Maintenance Worker II 4011 PWKS 6,109.88 6,415.38 6,736.14 7,072.95 7,426.60 Parks Planner 2620 SUPV 9,423.78 9,894.97 10,389.73 10,909.21 11,454.67 Parks Planning Technician 3400 MISC 7,034.22 7,385.93 7,755.22 8,142.99 8,550.13 Permit Services Specialist 3170 MISC 8,595.40 9,025.18 9,476.43 9,950.25 10,447.76 Plan Check Engineer 3280 MISC 9,453.83 9,926.52 10,422.85 10,943.99 11,491.19 Planning Manager 2180 MGMT 13,211.54 13,872.11 14,565.73 15,294.01 16,058.71 Police Assistant 7050 MISC 4,467.13 4,578.46 4,691.80 4,811.22 4,930.65 Police Captain 1275 ADDR 15,113.04 15,868.69 16,662.12 17,495.24 18,367.00 Police Chief 1175 DIRS 17,787.55 18,676.93 19,610.77 20,591.31 21,620.88 Police Dispatch Supervisor 3432 MISC 8,227.84 8,639.23 9,071.18 9,524.74 10,000.98 Police Dispatcher I 3425 MISC 6,167.36 6,475.73 6,799.52 7,139.49 7,496.47 Police Dispatcher II 3430 MISC 6,803.28 7,143.44 7,500.61 7,875.64 8,269.43 Police Liaison 8301 MISC 8,424.31 8,845.52 9,287.80 9,752.19 10,239.80 Police Lieutenant 5000 LIEUT 13,169.40 13,827.86 14,519.26 15,245.21 16,007.49 Police Officer 6100 BPOA 8,694.96 9,129.71 9,586.19 10,065.50 10,568.78 Police Records Clerk I 3441 MISC 5,278.85 5,542.79 5,819.93 6,110.92 6,416.47 Police Records Clerk II 3442 MISC 5,819.93 6,110.92 6,416.47 6,737.30 7,074.16 Police Sergeant 6200 BPOA 10,319.06 10,835.01 11,376.76 11,945.59 12,542.88 Principal Planner 2160 SUPV 11,946.83 12,544.17 13,171.39 13,829.96 14,521.45

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Classification Class Code Bargaining Group STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E

MONTHLY SALARY
Project Manager/Economic Development 2220 SUPV 10,833.91 11,375.60 11,944.38 12,541.60 13,168.68 Project Services Specialist 3560 MISC 8,208.44 8,618.87 9,049.81 9,502.29 9,977.41 Property and Evidence Technician I 6031 MISC 5,543.65 5,820.83 6,111.87 6,417.47 6,738.34 Property and Evidence Technician II 6032 MISC 6,111.87 6,417.47 6,738.34 7,075.26 7,429.02 Public Information Officer 1300 SUPV 9,408.21 9,878.62 10,372.57 10,891.18 11,435.74 Purchasing Agent 4140 PWKS 7,057.27 7,410.14 7,780.64 8,169.68 8,578.16 Purchasing Manager 2460 MGMT 8,485.19 8,909.45 9,354.92 9,822.67 10,313.80 Records Manager 2060 MGMT 7,766.79 8,155.12 8,562.87 8,991.02 9,440.57 Records Supervisor 3470 MISC 7,361.14 7,729.19 8,115.65 8,521.43 8,947.50 Recreation Coordinator 3420 MISC 6,989.74 7,339.23 7,706.19 8,091.50 8,496.07 Recreation Manager 2660 MGMT 9,641.75 10,123.84 10,630.03 11,161.53 11,719.61 Recreation Supervisor 2640 SUPV 8,035.91 8,437.70 8,859.58 9,302.57 9,767.70 Regulatory Compliance Supervisor 2920 SUPV 9,423.78 9,894.97 10,389.73 10,909.21 11,454.67 Right-of-Way Specialist 3580 MISC 8,510.90 8,936.44 9,383.26 9,852.42 10,345.04 Senior Accountant 2400 SUPV 9,395.13 9,864.89 10,358.13 10,876.03 11,419.84 Senior Analyst 2010 SUPV 10,836.13 11,377.93 11,946.83 12,544.17 13,171.39 Senior Associate Engineer 2683 SUPV 10,715.95 11,251.74 11,814.33 12,405.04 13,025.30 Senior Building Inspector 3160 MISC 9,453.83 9,926.52 10,422.85 10,943.99 11,491.19 Senior Code Enforcement Officer 3200 MISC 8,860.05 9,303.05 9,768.20 10,256.61 10,769.44 Senior Collection System Worker 4043 PWKS 7,585.61 7,964.89 8,363.14 8,781.29 9,220.36 Senior Community Service Officer 6020 MISC 7,025.33 7,376.59 7,745.42 8,132.69 8,539.32 Senior Construction Inspector 3500 MISC 9,453.83 9,926.52 10,422.85 10,943.99 11,491.19 Senior Engineer 2700 SUPV 11,776.95 12,365.80 12,984.09 13,633.30 14,314.96 Senior Equipment Mechanic 4120 PWKS 7,790.45 8,179.98 8,588.98 9,018.42 9,469.35 Senior Park Maintenance Worker 4015 PWKS 6,736.14 7,072.95 7,426.60 7,797.93 8,187.82 Senior Planner 2140 SUPV 10,836.13 11,377.93 11,946.83 12,544.17 13,171.39 Senior Police Records Clerk 3460 MISC 6,738.44 7,075.36 7,429.13 7,800.59 8,190.62 Senior Property and Evidence Technician 6033 MISC 7,025.33 7,376.59 7,745.42 8,132.69 8,539.32 Senior Solid Waste Equipment Operator 4180 PWKS 7,421.68 7,792.76 8,182.40 8,591.52 9,021.10 Senior Street Maintenance Worker 4220 PWKS 7,021.69 7,372.77 7,741.41 8,128.48 8,534.90 Senior Technician 3250 MISC 7,734.75 8,121.49 8,527.56 8,953.94 9,401.64 Senior Water Distribution Worker 4340 PWKS 7,973.09 8,371.74 8,790.33 9,229.85 9,691.33 Senior Water Service Worker 4420 PWKS 7,224.96 7,586.21 7,965.52 8,363.80 8,781.98 Solid Waste Equipment Operator I 4161 PWKS 6,105.83 6,411.12 6,731.68 7,068.27 7,421.68 Solid Waste Equipment Operator II 4162 PWKS 6,731.68 7,068.27 7,421.68 7,792.76 8,182.40

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Classification Class Code Bargaining Group STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E

MONTHLY SALARY
Solid Waste Manager 2800 MGMT 10,660.42 11,193.45 11,753.11 12,340.77 12,957.81 Solid Waste Supervisor 2780 SUPV 8,885.54 9,329.81 9,796.31 10,286.12 10,800.42 Street Maintenance Worker I 4201 PWKS 5,541.84 5,818.93 6,109.88 6,415.38 6,736.14 Street Maintenance Worker II 4202 PWKS 6,109.88 6,415.38 6,736.14 7,072.95 7,426.60 Street Sweeper Operator 4240 PWKS 6,412.27 6,732.88 7,069.53 7,423.00 7,794.15 Streets Manager 2840 MGMT 10,515.85 11,041.65 11,593.73 12,173.41 12,782.08 Streets Supervisor 2820 SUPV 9,147.99 9,605.39 10,085.66 10,589.94 11,119.44 Technical Assistant I 3081 MISC 5,788.84 6,078.28 6,382.19 6,701.30 7,036.36 Technical Assistant II 3082 MISC 6,382.19 6,701.30 7,036.36 7,388.19 7,757.60 Utilities Maintenance Mechanic 4130 PWKS 8,011.45 8,412.01 8,832.61 9,274.25 9,737.96 Wastewater Operations Manager 2900 MGMT 10,756.06 11,293.87 11,858.55 12,451.49 13,074.06 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Assistant 4280 PWKS 5,333.54 5,600.23 5,880.23 6,174.25 6,482.96 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I 4301 PWKS 6,482.96 6,807.11 7,147.46 7,504.84 7,880.08 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II 4302 PWKS 7,147.46 7,504.84 7,880.08 8,274.08 8,687.79 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III 4303 PWKS 7,880.08 8,274.08 8,687.79 9,122.18 9,578.29 Wastewater Treatment Plant Senior Operator 4304 PWKS 8,687.79 9,122.18 9,578.29 10,057.20 10,560.06 Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor 2880 SUPV 9,423.78 9,894.97 10,389.73 10,909.21 11,454.67 Water Conservation Specialist 4380 PWKS 6,552.39 6,880.01 7,224.01 7,585.21 7,964.47 Water Distribution Supervisor 2940 SUPV 9,423.78 9,894.97 10,389.73 10,909.21 11,454.67 Water Distribution Worker I 4321 PWKS 6,559.48 6,887.46 7,231.83 7,593.42 7,973.09 Water Distribution Worker II 4322 PWKS 7,231.83 7,593.42 7,973.09 8,371.74 8,790.33 Water Operations Manager 2980 MGMT 10,756.06 11,293.87 11,858.55 12,451.49 13,074.06 Water Production Supervisor 2960 SUPV 9,423.78 9,894.97 10,389.73 10,909.21 11,454.67 Water Production Worker I 4361 PWKS 6,245.60 6,557.88 6,885.78 7,230.07 7,591.57 Water Production Worker II 4362 PWKS 6,885.78 7,230.07 7,591.57 7,971.15 8,369.70 Water Service Worker I 4401 PWKS 5,943.99 6,241.19 6,553.25 6,880.91 7,224.96 Water Service Worker II 4402 PWKS 6,553.25 6,880.91 7,224.96 7,586.21 7,965.52 Webmaster 2500 SUPV 8,071.50 8,475.07 8,898.82 9,343.76 9,810.95

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. G.4
07/25/2023
SUBJECT: Consideration of amendments to the 2023 Proclamations list to include recognition of select military holidays
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
STAFF: Tim Ogden, City Manager
Margaret Wimberly, City Clerk

TITLE/RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council consider amendments to the 2023 Proclamations list to include recognition of select military holidays, as requested by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

BACKGROUND
Each year there are a number of proclamations requested by the City Council, staff, and members of the public. The current process for members of the public to request proclamations or other forms of recognition is memorialized in City Council/Administrative Policy 110-4 Procedures for Ceremonial Documents (attachment 2).

Prior to the annual adoption of a proclamation list, staff would prepare proclamations for the Mayor signature to be presented at a variety of events in addition to other proclamations that were presented at Council meetings, such as for Veterans’ Day or National Day of Prayer, subsequently added to the list. While the proclamations were prepared and presented this didn’t allow for approval of the proclamation by the full Council or provide notification to the community. With the updates to the Policy in 2022, Council directed that an annual list be prepared, and added additional proclamations not previously considered.

As stated the Policy proclamations may be issued for the following:
 Brentwood civic celebrations;
 Brentwood organizations contributing to the economic development of the City;
 Issues with widespread Brentwood community interest with a primary emphasis on requests in support of City Council’s goals and objectives;

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. G.4
07/25/2023
 Significant Brentwood community based events;
 Significant anniversaries of City of Brentwood based institutions, corporations, community partners, and non-profit organizations, and Fundraisers benefiting the citizens of Brentwood.

In 2022, the City Council approved 23 proclamations, and with the suggested updates to the list, a total of 47 proclamations will have been considered by the City Council in 2023. Prior to the adoption of the proclamation list, proclamations would be prepared by request from Council or members of the public. With the list’s creation, staff generated a list of proclamations for Council consideration with input from the City’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion committee. As additional proclamations are added throughout the year, staff has added those of an on-going nature to this list.

Staff is presenting an amended list of Annual Proclamations (attachment 3), for Council consideration. Any items added this evening will be carried forward, and annually considered when the 2024 list of proclamations is presented to the Council in January 2024.

While there are many days celebrated annually for the military community, staff selected several dates that appeared to apply to multiple branches of the service.

Council may provide additional days of recognition should they desire.

At this time it would be appropriate for Council to review and discuss staff’s proposed changes to the annual list of Proclamation recognizing members of our community that have served our Country in the military.

CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
Not Applicable.

PREVIOUS ACTION
Previous Action by the City Council is included on attachment 1.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Not Applicable.

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Previous Action

2. 2023 Proclamation with proposed changes

3. City Council/Administrative Policy 110-4

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On May 26, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-65, approving City Council Administrative Policy 110-4 Procedures for Ceremonial Documents.

On January 10, 2023, the City Council, by motion, adopted the 2023 list of Proclamations.

On June 13, 2023, Council Member Pierson requested a future agenda item related to amendments to the Proclamations list to recognize military service.

On June, 27, 2023, the City Council, by motion, continued the item to consider and discuss the request from Council Member Pierson for City Council discussion of, and possible direction to staff, related to amendments to the Proclamations list to recognize military service.

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JANUARY 2023 DATES (But subject to change each year)
National Religious Freedom Day January 16, 2023
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 16, 2023
National Slavery/Human Trafficking Prevention Day January 11, 2023

FEBRUARY
Black History Month February 1st to March 1st
National Cancer Prevention Month February
American Heart Month February
MARCH
Red Cross Awareness Month March
Down Syndrome Awareness Month March 21, 2023
Autism Awareness Month March
Women’s Month March
APRIL
Arbor Day April 28, 2023
National Library Week April 23 – 29, 2023
Arab Heritage Month April
MAY
National Day of Prayer First Thursday of May
Municipal Clerk’s Week May 1‐7, 2023
Bike to Work Week May 14‐20, 2023
Police Week May 15‐21, 2023
National Public Works Week May 21‐27, 2023
Jewish American Heritage Month May
Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month May Older Americans Month May
Water Awareness Month May
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Armed Forces Week Week before the Third Saturday in May JUNE
Pride Month June
National Safety Month June
Juneteenth June 19, 2023
JULY
Parks and Recreation Month July
August
Back to School Month August
Diversity Awareness Month August

SEPTEMBER
National Senior Center Month September
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September
National Suicide Prevention Week September 10‐16, 2023
Patriot Day and National Day of Service September 11, 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 – October 15, 2023 National Veterans of Foreign Wars September 29, 2023

OCTOBER

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World Polio Day
All Abilities Month October 24, 2023
Code Enforcement Appreciation Week 2nd week of October
Indigenous Peoples’ Day October 10, 2023
Breast Cancer Awareness Month October
Filipino American Heritage Month October
Polish American Heritage Month October

NOVEMBER
American Diabetes Month November
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month November
Veterans Day November 11, 2023
Small Business Saturday November 26, 2023
Native American Heritage Month November

DECEMBER
National Giving Month December

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Subject: Procedures for Ceremonial
Documents Policy No: 110-4 Date: May 26, 2022
Resolution No:
2022-65

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PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the issuance of ceremonial documents including proclamations and certificates of appreciation/recognition.

POLICY
A. Requests for Recognition Criteria:

The City of Brentwood will consider a request for a proclamation or certificate of appreciation/recognition from any group or individual, as long as the request has some type of local relevance and/or promotes activities taking place in the City of Brentwood. All requests are subject to approval by and prepared on behalf of the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee. The general criteria for the issuance of these types of recognition are:

1. Issues with widespread community interest or concern, with a primary emphasis on requests that are in support of City Council goals and objectives;

2. Recognition of a local, civic organization, group or individual achieving outstanding or significant accomplishments

3. Acknowledgment of significant events or celebrations.

B. Ceremonial Documents:

1. Certificates
Certificates of Appreciation/Recognition may be issued for the following (not an exhaustive list):
 Heroism
 Eagle Scout achievement
 School or sports groups achievements
 Non-profit corporations
 Retirements
 Individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to the community Information required: A summary of the achievement or an overview of the years of service or specific contribution to the community.

2. Proclamations – The City Council will adopt an annual calendar of proclamations each year.

Proclamations may be issued for the following (not an exhaustive list):
 Brentwood civic celebrations
 Brentwood organizations contributing to the economic development of the City  Issues with widespread Brentwood community interest with a primary emphasis on requests in support of City Council’s goals and objectives  Significant Brentwood community based events
 Significant anniversaries of City of Brentwood based institutions, corporations, community partners, and non-profit organizations
 Fundraisers benefiting the citizens of Brentwood
Information required: A brief history of the organization or a description of the purpose, goals, motto or theme of the event is required to complete the proclamation. If funds are to be raised, who will benefit from the event, and what will take place during the time of celebration/recognition, including dates and times.

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COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
Subject: Procedures for Ceremonial
Documents Policy No: 110-4 Date: May 26, 2022
Resolution No:
2022-65

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CITY OF BRENTWOOD
All proclamations considered by the Mayor and the City Manager’s Office will be placed on a City Council agenda. Routine proclamations will be placed on the Consent Calendar, and in the event a recipient is present, these items can be pulled from the Consent Calendar to allow the recipient a brief statement related to the proclamation. Proclamations requested by a City Council Member who would like to recognize a specific person or organization will be placed under Presentations.

When appropriate, the City’s social media channels may be used to inform the public of the proclamation.

C. Receiving Requests:

To start the ceremonial document process an individual or organization must first submit a written request. Written requests should be sent to the attention of the Mayor on the standard application. Requests received will be administered by the City Manager’s Office and the City Clerk Division and approved by the Mayor.

All requests must be received at least fifteen (15) business days prior to the event to the address listed on the Request for Ceremonial Documents Form.

All requests will go through an internal review and approval process. The Mayor and the City Manager’s Office reserves the right to determine the appropriateness and the type of document to be issued based on the information provided by the requesting individual and/or organization. Submission of a request, does not guarantee the issuance of a ceremonial document.

All requests must include the name and daytime phone number of the contact person.

Submitting a draft with your request of the document desired will expedite the process considerably.

Please specify whether the document should be mailed, held for pick-up, or presented at a special event or City Council meeting. Documents will be presented at special events pending the availability of the Mayor, his/her designee or other city officials to honor such requests.

Presentation at a specific City Council meeting must be approved in advance by the City Manager or his/her designee.

Only one ceremonial document will be issued per event.

D. Other Types of Presentations: The City will also, on occasion, issue other types of formal recognition, including plaques at special events, or a Key to the City as determined by the issuing official. The City Manager’s Office will be responsible for the coordination of these events.

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REQUEST FOR CEREMONIAL DOCUMENT

CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES BEFORE COMPLETING THE REQUEST FORM • All requests go through an internal review and approval process. • Submitting a draft and/or background for the document requested will expedite the process. • Email, fax or mail the request AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING OR EVENT to:

City of Brentwood
Attn:City Clerk
c/o City Clerk’s Division
150 City Park Way
Brentwood, CA 94513
[email protected]
Fax Number: 925-516-5441
Note: After faxing, call 925-516-5440 to confirm receipt • One contact person per request
• Documents will remain available for pick-up with the City Clerk for thirty (30) days after the event date. After thirty (30) days the document will be destroyed.
• Submission of a request does not guarantee the issuance of a ceremonial document.

PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY AFTER READING THE GUIDELINES ABOVE Contact Person Telephone Number
Email Address
Person/Organization Recognized
Event/Occasion
Does the person reside or is the organization located in Brentwood? Will the event or occasion be held in Brentwood?
Today’s Date Date of Event/Occasion
Highlights of Person/Organization Recognized (A biographical sketch of the individual including his/her involvement in the community, or a description of the organization and how it impacts the community is required. Please use the back of this sheet or a separate attachment if you need additional space) Please select one of the options listed below:

When my ceremonial document is completed, please mail it to the following:

Name: OR When my ceremonial document is
Completed, please call for pick-up:

Address:

Name:

Telephone #:

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. H.2.a
07/25/2023
TITLE: Request from Council Member Pierson related to the preparation of a cost benefit analysis for the possible outsourcing of new nonessential budgeted positions at Public Works facilities when the Council is asked to consider those positions.

DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
STAFF: Tim Ogden, City Manager
Margaret Wimberly, City Clerk

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council discuss the request from Council Member Pierson for City Council discussion of, and possible direction to staff, related to the preparation of a cost-benefit analysis for the possible outsourcing of new non-essential budgeted positions at the Wastewater and Public Works facilities when the Council is asked to consider those positions.

If recommended forward, classifications currently included in bargaining agreements that might be considered to be outsourced, per state law, would require negotiations with those bargaining units.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact related to the discussion of this item. There will be fiscal impacts associated with further direction provided by the City Council for consulting assistance with a cost-benefit analysis.

BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Council Policy 110-1 Rule 4.4 (b)(2), this item has been placed on the agenda so that Council may discuss it and provide further direction to staff. Pursuant to Section 4.4, Council discussion is limited to whether staff time and City resources should be spent on the item and the time period for scheduling.

PREVIOUS ACTION
Previous Action by the City Council is included on Attachment 1.

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07/25/2023

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Not Applicable.

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Previous Action

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On June 13, 2023, Council Member Pierson requested a future agenda item related to the preparation of a cost-benefit analysis for the possible outsourcing of new nonessential budgeted positions at the Wastewater and Public Works facilities when the Council is asked to consider those positions.

On June 27, 2023, the City Council, by motion, continued consideration of this item to a future date.

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. H.2.b
07/25/2023
TITLE: Request from Council Member Pierson for City Council discussion of a discount program for residential utility customers.

DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
STAFF: Tim Ogden, City Manager
Margaret Wimberly, City Clerk

TITLE/RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council consider and discuss the request from Council Member Pierson for City Council discussion of, and possible direction to staff, to research a funding source and budget implications for a discount program for residential utility customers.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact related to the discussion of this item. Implementation of a new discount program would have an associated fiscal impact.

The City previously had a discount program for low-income seniors and customers with permanent disabilities. That program provided a discount on the water fixed base charge of 50% ($9.54/month savings in 2013) and a 33% reduction on 32- gallon garbage cart service ($7.39/ month savings). This program was sunset by the City Council in 2013, with existing program recipients allowed to continue participating as long as eligibility requirements remained met. There were approximately 230 residents in the discount program when it closed in 2013. There are currently approximately 70 residents currently in the program. The program cannot be subsidized by utility rates, and is therefore funded by existing Utility late fees and service application fees.

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. H.2.b
07/25/2023

CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
Not Applicable.

PREVIOUS ACTION
If applicable, previous action by the City Council is included on Attachment 1.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Not Applicable.

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Previous Action

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On June 13, 2023, Council Member Pierson requested a future agenda item to research a funding source and budget implications for a discount program for residential utility customers.

On June 27, 2023, the City Council, by motion, continued consideration of this item to a future date.

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. H.2.c
07/25/2023
TITLE: Request from Council Member Pierson regarding direction to research a funding source and any available budget implications for the reimbursement of residents who make home
improvements to support water conservation
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
STAFF: Tim Ogden, City Manager
Margaret Wimberly, City Clerk

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council consider and discuss the request from Council Member Pierson for City Council discussion of, and possible direction to staff, to research a funding source and any available budget implications for the reimbursement of residents who make home improvements to support water conservation.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact related to the discussion of this item. Public Works has an existing $160,000 budget, funded through the water enterprise, to implement and market water conservation initiatives and incentives.

The City’s Public Works Department has an existing budget of $160,000 for the implementation of water conservation programs and incentives. Public Works is currently putting together a previously planned incentive program that is anticipated to come to the City Council for consideration in August. Staff will incorporate any guidance received tonight into the proposed program.

CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
Not Applicable.

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. H.2.c
07/25/2023

PREVIOUS ACTION
Previous Action by the City Council is included on Attachment 1.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Not Applicable.

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Previous Action

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On June 13, 2023, Council Member Pierson requested a future agenda item to research a funding source and any available budget implications for the reimbursement of residents who make home improvements to support water conservation.

On June 27, 2023, the City Council, by motion, continued consideration of this item to a future date.

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