Summary of Council Actions – August 22, 2023
This is provided as a summary of actions taken by the City Council. Official motions and votes will be included in the meeting minutes. Please contact the City Clerk for additional information: [email protected] Summary of Actions August 22, 2023
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Mendoza Meyer Oerlemans Pierson Bryant
7:00 PM – City Council/Successor Agency Meeting
E.1 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency meeting of August 8, 2023 Y Y Y Y Y
E.2 Proclaimed September 2023 as Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month Y Y Y Y Y
E.3 Proclaimed September 2023 as National Senior Center Month Y Y Y Y Y
E.3 Proclaimed September 2023 as National Senior Center Month Y Y Y Y Y
E.4 Proclaimed September 11, 2023, as Patriot Day Y Y Y Y Y E.5 Proclaimed September 10th through September 16th
as Suicide Prevention Week Y Y Y Y Y
E.6 Adopted Resolution 2023-101 approving an
agreement with Governmentjobs.com, Inc. dba NEOGOV to
provide Onboard and CoreHR software Y Y Y Y Y
E.7 Adopted Resolution 2023-102 Initiating and
declaring the intention to order the formation of Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 23-1 Y Y Y Y Y
E.8 Adopted Resolution 2023-103 Setting the General
Obligation Bond Tax Rate of .0046% for the 2023/24 tax
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Summary of Actions August 22, 2023
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Mendoza Meyer Oerlemans Pierson Bryant
E.9 Adopted Resolution 2023-104 approving the
purchase of two replacement pumps for the Return
Activated Sludge pump station Y Y Y Y Y
E.10 Adopted Resolution 2023-105 approving a
compensation Adjustment for Planning Commissioner Y Y Y Y Y E.11 Adopted Resolution 2023-106 accepting the park
and landscaping improvements for Pioneer Park and Miwok Avenue Entry of the Vineyards at Marsh Creek
development.
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E.12 Adopted Resolution 2023-107 approving an amount
not to exceed $75,000 for the Police Department’s
purchase of 60 Colt “EPR” L.E. carbine, 11.5” barrel 5.56 rifles (Colt Rifles), as well as any additional items necessary from LC Action Police Supply.
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Summary of Actions August 22, 2023
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Mendoza Meyer Oerlemans Pierson Bryant
F.1 Adopted an interim urgency ordinance 1061
extending a moratorium on any new tobacco smoke shop
Motion: Prior to November, Staff to provide the City
Council with an update on enforcement by Community
Enrichment and Police Department of violations of state and local laws pertaining to sale of flavored tobacco, including the cost of enforcement, as well as information on:
1. implementing a local tobacco retail license system,
including maximum amount that can be charged,
and how those fees will be spent;
2. 100% flavor ban on tobacco sales;
3. prohibiting vaping product sales;
4. maximum distance between tobacco retailers and
schools that’s allowed by law;
5. minimum sales sizes (e.g. pack/carton);
6. strictest laws for proximity between retailers;
7. all tobacco sales banned at pharmacies;
8. working with law enforcement on decoy purchasers;
9. any way to retroactively revoke licenses (if
applicable);
10. minimum prices on tobacco;
11. prohibit coupons/discounts;
12. cap on smoke shops and tobacco retailers in total;
13. DOJ grants to support code enforcement;
14. require CUP for tobacco sales;
15. potential penalties available; and
16. bring other best practices from other cities for
Council consideration
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G.1 Adopted a Resolution 2023-108 approving the
Convert for Cash Water Conservation Rebate Program and
Guidelines. Y Y Y Y Y
Summary of Actions August 22, 2023
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Mendoza Meyer Oerlemans Pierson Bryant
REQUEST WAS WITHDRAWN H.2.a Request from Mayor
Bryant for a draft ordinance related to enclosures for
grazing animals used for weed control.
H.2.b Request from Vice Mayor Meyer to provide
suggestions to the County for amendments codes related
to animals being kept outdoors during extreme heat.
Motion: have staff bring back information on amendments that could be made to Contra Costa County codes related to animals being kept outdoors during periods of extreme heat, including:
• Considering whether a definition of animal cruelty
can/should be used
• Tethering limits
• Requiring access to cool water
• Requiring access to ground other than concrete
• Limiting outdoor exposure in extreme heat
• County enforcement of County codes
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H.2.c Requests from Vice Mayor Meyer and Council Member Mendoza for City Council discussion of, and possible
direction to staff regarding amendments to Brentwood
Municipal Code Chapter 5.74, Lost, Stolen, or Abandoned Shopping Carts
Motion: To work with local retailers of various sizes to obtain feedback on potential changes to the ordinance, and prepare revised ordinance for Council consideration.
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Summary of Actions August 22, 2023
Legend: Y=Yes N=No A=Absent Absn=Abstain R=Recused
Mendoza Meyer Oerlemans Pierson Bryant
H.2.d Request from Council Member Mendoza for staff to
prepare an informational report and potential updates to the Urgency Ordinance related to the moratorium for any new tobacco smoke shops in the City, to include recent
approvals and guidelines.
The subject matter of agenda item was discussed as noticed with Agenda Item F.1, detailed direction was provided to staff as noted in item F.1 above, and no further direction was given to staff on this agenda item.
H.2.e Request from Council Member Mendoza for staff to
prepare a local ordinance related to liquor licenses, with the ordinance defining “schools” and regulating proximity to specific uses.
Motion: To bring back new definition of “schools” as
relevant to uses that sell alcohol, as well as regulations pertaining to the proximity of establishments selling alcohol to specific uses.
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ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 10:50
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