City Council - March 12, 2024
A.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Bryant called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call found the following members present: Mendoza, Meyer, Pierson, Oerlemans, and Mayor Bryant.
B.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bryant led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bryant stated there were no reportable actions.
D.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Bryant opened Public Comments.
Sal Listek, owner of Straw Hat Pizza, provided comments related to the Ordinance regarding mobile vending / food trucks, item G.6 of the Consent Calendar.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Bryant closed Public Comments.
E.
PRESENTATIONS
E.1
Presentation from First 5 of Contra Costa
Monique S. Angara, Family and Community Liaison of First 5 of Contra Costa, gave a presentation.
F.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES, LIAISONS, AND STAFF Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at the League of California Cities (League/Cal Cities) Latino Caucus meeting, City Manager's Town Hall at Summerset III, Immigration Help Day at Los Medanos College, and a Budget ad-hoc subcommittee meeting.
Council Member Pierson reported on attendance at the League East Bay Division Annual Legislative Dinner, and Juneteenth planning meetings with 4EverMe Foundation and City staff, Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at a Tri Delta Transit board meeting, Police Activities League (PAL) meeting, Budget ad-hoc subcommittee meeting, Farmers Market, and a Special City Council Meeting.
Vice Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at the Cal Cities' first quarter Department Officers meeting, Mayors' Conference, two California Alliance for Local Electeds (CALE) meetings, a Q&A session with Senator Ochoa around housing bills.
Mayor Bryant reported on attendance at a Tri Delta Transit board meeting, Rotary City Update meeting, funeral for Mr. Rene De Luna, hosted a student tour of City Hall, Mayors' Conference, met with several Veterans groups, met with Delta 6 Mayors and City Managers of East County, and the PAL crab feed.
G.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bryant pulled item G.2 and Council Member Mendoza pulled items G.4, G.5, and G.6 to be heard separately.
Moved by:
Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member
Seconded by:
Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff, excluding items G.2, G.4, G.5, and G.6.
Ayes (5)
Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor Motion Approved (5 to 0)
G.1
Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency meeting of February 27, 2024
1. Meeting Minutes - CCM_Feb27_2024.pdf
G.2
A Proclamation Proclaiming World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, 2024
1. World Down Syndrome Day 2024.pdf
Mayor Bryant presented the Proclamation to Working Wonders.
Moved by:
Joel Bryant, Mayor
Seconded by:
Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member
Approved the proclamation.
Ayes (5)
Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor Motion Approved (5 to 0)
G.3
Review and approval of the General Plan Annual Progress Report for calendar year 2023
1. General Plan Annual Progress Report - Community Development-2024-16(1).pdf
2. City Council Resolution - 2023 General Plan APR(1).pdf
3. 2023 General Plan APR.pdf
Adopted Resolution 2024-21 finding that the Annual Progress Report accurately reflects the General Plan implementation for calendar year 2023; accepting the report as required by the State of California; and directing staff to forward the report to the Governor's Office of Planning & Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
G.4
Review and approval of the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for calendar year 2023.
1. Housing Element Annual Progress Report 2023 - Community Development-2024-17.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Annual Progress Report.pdf
Adopted Resolution 2024-22 finding that the Annual Progress Report accurately reflects the Housing Element implementation for calendar year 2023; accepting the report as required by the State of California; and directing staff to forward the report to the Governor's Office of Planning & Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Ayes (5)
Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor Motion Approved (5 to 0)
G.5
Second Reading of a Zoning Text Amendment (RZ 23-005) to repeal and replace Local Density Bonus Regulations and Reference State Density Bonus Law, and modify the definition of Low-income household within the Brentwood Municipal Code.
1. Density Bonus Ordinance 2nd Reading - Community Development-2024-18.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Previous Action.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Draft Ordinance 2nd Reading.pdf
The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 1068
Moved by:
Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by:
Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor
Waived the second reading of and adopted Ordinance No. 1068, approving an amendment (Rezone No. 23-005) to the Brentwood Municipal Code by repealing and replacing Chapter 17.720 (Density Bonus Program) to implement State Density Bonus Law and adopting Government Code Sections 65915–65918 by reference, as well as modifying Section 17.725.002 (Definitions) of the City’s Affordable Housing Ordinance to modify the definition of Low-income household.
Ayes (5)
Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor Motion Approved (5 to 0)
G.6
Second reading of two ordinances to regulate non-motorized sidewalk vending along public sidewalks and mobile vending from motorized vehicles on public and private property and declaring the ordinances exempt from CEQA.
1. Second reading sidewalk vending and mobile vending - Community Development-2024-23.pdf
2. Previous Action.pdf
3. Sidewalk Vending ordinance 2nd reading.pdf
4. Mobile Vending Ordinance 2nd reading.pdf
Moved by:
Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member
Seconded by:
Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Waived second reading and adopted Ordinance 1069, amending the definition of “Peddler” in section 5.48.020 and adding chapter 5.64 to the Brentwood Municipal Code; imposing regulations on Sidewalk Vending in compliance with Senate Bill 946; amending section 7.02.210 regarding Vendors in Parks; and determining the ordinance to be exempt from CEQA.
Ayes (5)
Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor Motion Approved (5 to 0)
Moved by:
Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by:
Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member
By motion, continued and reopened consideration of Ordinance 1070, an Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 5.68 of the Brentwood Municipal Code regarding Mobile Vending, to a future date, and continued discussion of the ordinance to the Land Use and Development meeting (LUD) of April 22, 2024, and to bring the item back to the Council for consideration in June 2024.
Ayes (5)
Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor Motion Approved (5 to 0)
H.
BUSINESS ITEMS
H.1
Approve the layout, amenities, and location for the former Davis Camp Site Historical Display project.
1. Former Davis Camp Site Historical Display - Parks Recreation-2024-58.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Previous Action(1).pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Example Historical Displays.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Proposed layout and location.pdf
Director of Parks and Recreation, Bruce Mulder, presented the item.
Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
There being no one wishing to speak on the item, Mayor Bryant closed the public comment period.
Moved by:
Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor
Seconded by:
Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
By motion, approved the layout, amenities, and location of the interpretative historical display for the former Davis Camp site with the direction to save as many trees as staff is able.
Ayes (5)
Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor Motion Approved (5 to 0)
H.2
Juneteenth 2024 Update and Use of Existing General Fund Monies in an Amount Not to Exceed $45,000 for Juneteenth
1. March 2024 - Juneteenth Update - Parks Recreation-2024-76.pdf
2. Attachment 1 Previous Action - Juneteenth.pdf
3. Attachment 2 Juneteenth Resolution Draft.pdf
Thien Nguyen, Recreation Manager, presented the item.
Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
Sinziana Todor, provided comments in support of the Juneteenth event.
Rod Flohr, provided comments in support of the Juneteenth event.
Claryssa Wilson, CEO at 4EverMe Foundation, provided comments related to her experience related to the event application submitted by 4EverMe Foundation for the Juneteenth event.
Velma Wilson, provided comments in support of Claryssa Wilson and 4EverMe Foundation.
Moved by:
Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member
Seconded by:
Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2024-23, approving a 2024 Juneteenth City event budget with a not-to-exceed amount of $45,000.
Ayes (5)
Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor Motion Approved (5 to 0)
H.3
Priority Projects for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 Economic Development Grant Program and funding sources for each project
1. Priority Projects for the 24-25 and 25-26 Economic Development Grant Program - City Manager-2024-20.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Previous Action(2).pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Staff Report - February 26, 2024 LUD Committee Meeting.pdf Abraham Salinas, Senior Analyst, presented the item.
Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
There being no one wishing to speak on the item, Mayor Bryant closed the public comment period.
Moved by:
Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member
Seconded by:
Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2024-24 Priority Projects for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 Economic Development Grant Program and funding sources for each project, and authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute all grant documents.
Ayes (5)
Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor Motion Approved (5 to 0)
H.4
Proposed update to the City’s Economic Development Grant Program Guidelines and Grant Application.
1. Proposed update to the City’s Economic Development Grant Program Guidelines - City Manager-2024-21.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Previous Action(3).pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution(1).pdf
4. Attachment 3 - ED Grant Guidelines - Redline Version.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - ED Grant Guidelines - Clean Version.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - DRAFT ED Grant Application (2024-25).pdf Abraham Salinas, Senior Analyst, presented the item.
Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
There being no one wishing to speak on the item, Mayor Bryant closed the public comment period.
Moved by:
Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by:
Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2024-25 updating the City’s Economic Development Grant Program Guidelines and Grant Application, with amendments to the application, as stated by Council, and authorizing staff discretion to correct any typos.
Ayes (5)
Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor Motion Approved (5 to 0)
H.5
Consider an Ordinance amending Brentwood Municipal Code Chapter 2.46 (Park and Recreation Commission) and provide staff with direction on potential additional ordinance amendments
1. Park and Rec Commission Ordinance - Chapter 2.46 Update - Parks Recreation-2024-17.pdf
2. Previous Action(3).pdf
3. Draft Ordinance.pdf
Bruce Mulder, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the item.
Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
There being no one wishing to speak on the item, Mayor Bryant closed the public comment period.
The City Clerk read the title of the Ordinance.
Moved by:
Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member
Seconded by:
Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Introduced and waived the first reading of Ordinance 1071 amending Brentwood Municipal Code Chapter 2.46, with amendments.
Ayes (5)
Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor Motion Approved (5 to 0)
Moved by:
Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member
Seconded by:
Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor
By Motion, directed staff to review and recommend updates to sections of the Municipal Code related to the Park and Recreation Commission to ensure consistency with other City commissions.
Ayes (5)
Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor Motion Approved (5 to 0)
I.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
Council Member Pierson requested a review of outdated areas of the Brentwood Municipal Code, beginning with Title 1 and Title 2, and for the potential creation of an ad-hoc subcommittee to review those sections.
Vice Mayor Meyer requested an item to consider policies the City Council may adopt to restrict hate speech during public comments.
J.
REQUESTED FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
J.1
Consider a request from Council Member Mendoza related to potential updates to Affordable Housing Ordinance requirements
1. Requested Item Mendoza - Affordable Housing Ordinance Updates - City Manager-2024-22.pdf
2. Previous Action(2).pdf
Council Member Mendoza presented her item.
Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
There being no one wishing to speak on the item, Mayor Bryant closed the public comment period.
Moved by:
Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by:
Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor
By Motion, directed staff to spend time and resources to consider updates to the following Affordable Housing Ordinance (BMC Chapter 17.725) requirements:
Percentage of allocations for Very Low, Low, and Moderate income units.
A potential increase to the minimum percentage of affordable units required in the Affordable Housing Ordinance Ayes (5)
Susannah Meyer, Vice Mayor, Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Council Member, and Joel Bryant, Mayor Motion Approved (5 to 0)
J.2
Consider a request from Council Member Mendoza related to potential updates to the Objective Design Standards
1. Requested Item Mendoza - Design Guidelines green strip - Comm Dev-2024-23.pdf
2. Previous Action(1).pdf
Council Member Mendoza presented her item.
Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
There being no one wishing to speak on the item, Mayor Bryant closed the public comment period.
Council Member Mendoza withdrew her request.
K.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved/seconded by Council Member Pierson/Vice Mayor Meyer to adjourn at 10:39 p.m. and carried unanimously.