City Council - August 26, 2025
A.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
B.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C.
PRESENTATION
C.1
Recognition of Police Chief, Tim Herbert, upon the occasion of his retirement
D.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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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
A Proclamation Recognizing Chief Tim Herbert for 23 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Brentwood
1. Proclamation - Chief Herbert_final.pdf
F.2
A Proclamation Recognizing September 7-13, 2025 as National Suicide Prevention Week
1. National Suicide Prevention Week.pdf
F.3
A Proclamation Recognizing September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
1. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.pdf
F.4
A Proclamation Recognizing September 2025 as National Senior Center Month
1. National Senior Center Month.pdf
F.5
Meeting Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of August 12, 2025
1. Meeting Minutes - SCC_Aug12_2025.pdf
F.6
Setting the General Obligation Bond Tax Rate of .0048% for the 2025/26 tax roll
1. FY2526 General Obligation Bond Tax Rate - Finance and Information Systems-2025-21.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Previous Action.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - FY2526 Resolution.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Adopt a resolution adopting the General Obligation Bond Tax Rate of .0048% for the 2025/26 property tax roll and requesting submittal to Contra Costa County.
F.7
Approval to Distribute Community Survey on Public Art per Arts Commission Recommendation
1. Arts Commission Community Survey - Parks Recreation-2025-162.pdf
2. Attachment 1 City of Brentwood Arts Commission Survey 2025.pdf Title/Recommendation
Approve the Arts Commission’s recommendation to distribute a community survey on Public Art in Brentwood.
F.8
Consideration of an appointment to the Contra Costa County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees
1. Consider appoinment to the Contra Costa County Mosquito and Vector Control District.pdf
2. CCMVCD_Letter Request for Trustee Reappointment.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Consider Mayor Meyer’s recommendation to reappoint Vinoy Mereddy to the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District board of Trustees, for a four-year term.
G.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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G.1
Adoption of Chapter 5.76 (‘Tobacco Retailers’) and Adoption of Tobacco Retail License Fee
1. Tobacco Retail Ordinance Adoption - Community Development-2025-41.pdf
2. Previous Actions - Aug 26.pdf
3. TRL Ordinance 10JUL25-c1.pdf
4. Tobacco CAP Fees Resolution - Aug 26.pdf
5. Brentwood TR 250 ft of YOE FINAL.pdf
6. TRL Fees in Contra Costa County.pdf
7. Letters Submitted.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance adopting Chapter 5.76 of the Brentwood Municipal code, entitled ‘Tobacco Retailers’, creating new regulations related to tobacco sales in Brentwood and establishing a Tobacco Retail Licensing program and adopt a resolution amending the Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees to implement a new Tobacco Retail License Fees.
The adoption of the ordinance is not subject to further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA,” codified at Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq
., as further governed by the State CEQA Guidelines, found at 14 CCR §§ 15000, et seq
.) pursuant to 14 CCR § 15358 because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Further, the adoption of this ordinance is exempt under CEQA pursuant to 14 CCR § 15061(b)(3) because this ordinance will not cause a change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the ordinance.
G.2
Adopt a Resolution Making Findings Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21455.5(c)(2)(A) and Authorize Staff to Prepare for Implementation of the Automated Traffic Enforcement Systems at 9 Designated Intersections throughout the City
1. Red-Light Cameras - Police-2025-06.pdf
2. Previous Action.pdf
3. Resolution.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing, and upon conclusion of the hearing, adopt a Resolution: (1) making the requisite findings pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21455.5(c)(2)(A) for each of the nine designated intersections, determining that an automated traffic enforcement system is needed at each location for reasons related to traffic safety; and (2) authorizing staff to take the necessary steps to prepare for implementation of the automated traffic enforcement systems at the nine designated intersections, subject to future City Council approval of a service contract.
H.
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.
H.1
Discussion and Direction on Proposed Amendments to the Priority Area One (PA-1) Specific Plan
1. Innovation Center Update Discussion 1 - Community Development-2025-44.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Previous Action(1).pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Priority Area One Specific Plan .pdf
Title/Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council discuss and provide direction on potential changes to the PA-1 Specific Plan that would adapt the plan to current market conditions.
H.2
Farmers’ Market Expansion Update
1. Farmers Market Expansion Update 06242025 - Parks Recreation-2025-144.pdf
2. ATTACHMENT 1- Previous Action.pdf
3. ATTACHMENT 2- Farmers Market Expansion Survey.pdf
4. ATTACHMENT 3- Survey Responses - Redacted.pdf
5. ATTACHMENT 4 -PCFMA Response.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Receive an informational update regarding the potential expansion of the Brentwood Farmers Market, and provide direction to City staff on this item.
H.3
Evaluation and Recommendation on the 5th Beat
1. Police 5th Beat - Police-2025-07.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Previous Action 5th Beat.pdf
3. 2025 - Patrol Schedule Current.pdf
4. 2025 - Patrol Schedule A B Clean.docx.pdf
5. Map with Rpt Dist numbers.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council receive an update on the 5th Beat and support the Police Department’s plan to reallocate those resources toward expanding police services to the community. Rather than implementing a 5th Beat at this time, the Department will use the allocated positions to enhance operational flexibility and provide greater community impact through initiatives such as expanding the Traffic Safety Unit, establishing a Community Oriented Policing (C.O.P.) Team, and dedicating officers to address homelessness, mental health crises, and Organized Retail Theft.
H.4
Award Professional Consulting Services to Brown and Caldwell for Various Water Planning Efforts
1. Award Agreement to Brown and Caldwell for Professional Consulting Services - Public Works-2025-15.pdf
2. 1. Resolution.pdf
3. 2. Draft agreement with Brown and Caldwell.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an Agreement for consulting services with Brown and Caldwell for various water planning efforts in the not-to-exceed amount of $642,293.
H.5
Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a funding agreement with Contra Costa Transportation Authority for the Countywide Smart Signals Project, and approve amending the 2025/26 – 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program Budget
1. CCTA Agreement for Smart Signals Project - Engineering-2025-41.pdf
2. 1. Previous Action.pdf
3. 2. Resolution.pdf
4. 3. Funding Agreement CCTA.pdf
5. 4. Updated CIP Sheet.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Funding Agreement between the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (“CCTA”) and the City of Brentwood for the Countywide Smart Signals Project (“Project”), CIP Project No. 336-31706, and approve amending the 2025/26 – 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program Budget.
The Project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review under Guidelines Sections 15301 – Existing Facilities, 15302 – Replacement and Reconstruction, and 15304 – Minor Alterations to Land, as the subject improvements are Class I, IV or II projects, consisting of repair and maintenance of an existing street and sidewalks, and involving minor alterations to land. https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/california/title-14/division-6/chapter-3/article-19
H.6
Approve and Authorize Updates to the Management Incentive Pay section in the Compensation Summary for the City of Brentwood Unrepresented Executive and Senior Management Employees
1. Approve and Adopt Updates to the Compensation Summary - Human Resources-2025-32.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Previous Action Compensation Summary MIP 08262025.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution 08262025 MIP Final Draft.pdf
4. Exhibit A - Compensation Summary for City of Brentwood Unrepresented Executive and Senior Management EEs Final Draft.pdf
5. Exhibit A - Compensation Summary for City of Brentwood Unrepresented Executive and Senior Management EEs Red Line.pdf Title/Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution Approving and Adopting updates to the Management Incentive Pay section of the Compensation Summary for the City of Brentwood Unrepresented Executive and Senior Management Employees.
I.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
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J.
ADJOURNMENT
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