City Council - April 22, 2025
A.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
B.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C.
PRESENTATIONS
C.1
Recognition of Outgoing City Manager Tim Ogden
D.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Zoom participation during this general public comment period will not be accepted.
E.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES, LIAISONS, AND STAFF This portion of the agenda is to provide an opportunity for Council Members to report on attendance at events, subcommittee meetings, and entities on which the Council Member has been appointed as a liaison and for staff to provide brief updates and/or information to the City Council.
F.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is required, that particular item will be removed from the consent calendar and will be considered separately.
F.1
Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2025
1. Meeting Minutes - SCC_Apr08_2025 -.pdf
Special City Council Meeting of April 8, 2025
F.2
A Proclamation recognizing April 2025 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month
1. American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month.pdf
F.3
A Proclamation recognizing April 22, 2025 as Youth in Government Day
1. Youth in Government Day.pdf
F.4
A Proclamation recognizing April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day
1. Arbor Day.docx.pdf
F.5
A Proclamation recognizing April 25, 2025 as Parental Alienation Awareness Day
1. Parental Alienation Awareness Day.pdf
F.6
A Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month
1. Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month.pdf
F.7
A Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Building Safety Month
1. Building Safety Month.pdf
F.8
A Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month
1. Jewish American Heritage Month.pdf
F.9
A Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as National Historic Preservation Month
1. National Historic Preservation Month.pdf
F.10
A Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as National Water Safety Month
1. National Water Safety Month.pdf
F.11
A Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Older Americans Month
1. Older Americans Month.pdf
F.12
A Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Water Awareness Month
1. Water Awareness Month.pdf
F.13
A Proclamation recognizing May 1, 2025 as National Day of Prayer
1. National Day of Prayer.pdf
F.14
A Proclamation recognizing May 5 through May 11, 2025 as National Teacher Appreciation Week
1. National Teacher Appreciation Week.pdf
F.15
A Proclamation recognizing May 5 through May 11, 2025 as Municipal Clerks Week
1. Municipal Clerks Week.pdf
F.16
A Proclamation recognizing May 6, 2025 as National Nurses Day
1. National Nurses Day.pdf
F.17
A Proclamation recognizing May 11 through May 17, 2025 as Armed Forces Week
1. Armed Forces Week.pdf
F.18
A Proclamation recognizing May 11 through May 17, 2025 as National Police Week
1. Police Week.pdf
F.19
A Proclamation recognizing May 13 through May 17, 2025 as Bike to Work Week
1. Bike to Work Week.pdf
F.20
Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Section 8.36.035 (Weed Abatement) of the Brentwood Municipal Code
1. Weed Abatement Ordinance Update - Second Reading - Community Development-2025-28.pdf
2. Previous Actions.pdf
3. Ordinance.pdf
4. Exhibit A to the Ordinance.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1085 amending Section 8.36.035 (Weed Abatement) of the Brentwood Municipal Code to, among other things, ensure consistency with the California Health and Safety Code, incorporate Contra Costa County Fire Protection District standards, and clarify the use of livestock.
Adoption of the ordinance is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Section 15358 (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Further, adoption of the ordinance is exempt under CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (there exists no possibility that the activity will have a significant adverse effect on the environment) of the CEQA Guidelines because the ordinance will not cause a change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the ordinance.
F.21
Approve the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission to assign park names to Parcel ‘B’ and Parcel ’D’ for the Hanson Lane Subdivision 9574
1. Hanson Lane - Park Proposed Names - Parks Recreation-2025-98.pdf
2. City Council 2001 - Park Names Policy 50-1.pdf
3. Hanson Park Locations.pdf
4. Resolution 2023-130.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution approving the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission to assign the name ‘Salmon Park’ to park Parcel ‘B’ and ‘Hanson Park’ to park Parcel ‘D’.
F.22
Brentwood Police Department's 2024 Military Equipment Annual Report
1. AB 481- Annual Military Equipment Report - Police-2025-04.pdf
2. AB 481 Previous Action Attachment 1.pdf
3. AB 481 Resolution.pdf
4. Policy 708 Military Equipment.pdf
5. Final 2024 AB 481 report.pdf
Title/Recommendation
A Resolution (1) accepting the 2024 Military Equipment Annual Report; (2) determining that the Brentwood Police Department’s (BPD’s) use of Military Equipment in 2024 complied with the Departments’ funding, acquisition and use policy (BPD Policy 708 (Policy 708)) and applicable State Laws; (3) renewing Ordinance No. 1037, thereby determining that Policy 708 shall be continued without change; and (4) approving the BPD’s purchase of military equipment to preserve life and enhance the safety of citizens and officers.
F.23
Approve Amendments to the Flag Policy to Display Flags Prominently for Public Visibility
1. Amended Flag Policy - Human Resources-2025-13.pdf
2. Previous Action.pdf
3. Resolution Flag Policy.pdf
4. Exhibit A - Flag Policy.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution Amending the Flag Policy to display flags prominently for public visibility without obstructions.
F.24
Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance to amend Brentwood Municipal Code Chapter 7.02 to address camping on City property
1. Second reading of an Ordinance to amend BMC Chapter 7.02 - camping on City property - City Attorney-2025-05.pdf
2. Previous Actions(1).pdf
3. Ordinance to amend Brentwood Municipal Code Ch. 7.02.pdf
4. Exhibit A _ Amendments to BMC Ch. 7.02 (with changes from Council).pdf Title/Recommendation
Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1086 amending Brentwood Municipal Code Chapter 7.02 to address camping on City property.
The Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment.
G.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Persons addressing the City Council using Zoom are asked to raise their hands using the Zoom feature. Those attending in person and wishing to address the Council may do so from the podium. The Council may adopt reasonable regulations at the onset of each business item to facilitate public testimony. These regulations may include time limits. In the absence of such regulations, the item shall follow the protocol for Public Comments. Public comment on each of the following items is limited to what is described in the specific agenda item.
G.1
Approve and Authorize the City Manager to execute a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Employees Association Public Works Division for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027
1. BEAPWD Successor MOU 2024-2027 - Human Resources-2025-14.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Previous Action BEAPWD MOU 2024-2027.pdf
3. BEAPWD Resolution BEAPWD 2024-2027.pdf
4. Exhibit A - BEAPWD MOU.pdf
5. Exhibit B.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution: 1) Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to execute a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Brentwood and Brentwood Employees Association Public Works Division for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027; 2) Approving the Pay Schedule in accordance with 2 California Code of Regulations Section 570.5 and Authorizing the Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager to make ministerial revisions to the Pay Schedule to reflect the changes; and 3) Adopting Appropriations Amendments to the 2024/25 -2025/26 Operating Budget.
G.2
A Resolution Appointing Darin Gale as Interim City Manager
1. Appointment of Darin Gale as Interim City Manager - Human Resources-2025-15.pdf
2. Resolution appointing DG as Interim City Manager (final).pdf Title/Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution Appointing Darin Gale as Interim City Manager.
H.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
Council Members wishing to have an agenda item placed on a future agenda shall make a request under this section of the agenda. These items will be included on the agenda for the next Council meeting
I.
ADJOURNMENT
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POSTING STATEMENT
On April 17, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted on the City Hall Bulletin Board, outside City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513 and at our website www.brentwoodca.gov
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