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Agenda packet, second session

Brentwood City Council
September 23, 2025

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September 23, 2025
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2025, 7:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 150 CITY PARK WAY
*IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PUBLIC COMMENTS AND MEETING PARTICIPATION* City Council Members will be participating from the Council Chamber. Members of the public are invited to attend and participate at: the Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood CA As a courtesy and technology permitting, members of the public may provide remote public comment during public hearings and on business items via the City’s Zoom Platform. However, the City cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will be uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time. In those instances, so long as the public may still attend the meeting in person, the meeting will continue. In addition, the Zoom participation option is provided to the public as a courtesy in order to facilitate participation. If Zoom participation is not enabled, the meeting will continue with public attendance in person only. Members of the public desiring to provide comments as a part of the meeting are encouraged to either submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. prior to the meeting or to attend the meeting in person.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting using any of the following methods:

1. IN PERSON:
a. Members of the public can provide in-person comments in the Council Chambers.

Members of the public are encouraged, but not required, to fill out a speaker card. The Council Chambers will have seating available for members of the public to attend in person up to full seating capacity.

2. REMOTE (if enabled): Remarks by members of the public participating via Zoom are limited to speaking on items listed under public hearings; business items; and requests for future agendas items, existing requests. Zoom participation during the general public comment period will not be accepted, except in the event a City Council Member is participating remotely under the provisions of Government Code § 54953 (f). a. Zoom: www.brentwoodca.gov/vcc or Zoom Webinar ID: 760 1397 0037 b. Zoom Phone Numbers. Dial Toll Free: (833) 548-0276 or (833) 548-0282 or (877) 853-5247.
c. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the City Clerk by noon of the meeting date at [email protected] or 925.516.5182.)

3. E-MAIL
a. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to [email protected].

Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be:

1. distributed to the Council via email before the meeting,

2. posted online for public inspection at www.brentwoodca.gov/meetings and

3. later summarized in the meeting minutes.
b. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail.

4. TO WATCH OR LISTEN ONLY:
a. The public may view the meeting via one-way video feed by selecting the video option at the City Council Agendas’ link on the City webpage at www.brentwoodca.gov or via the City’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofbrentwoodca

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA
Zoom Webinar ID: 760 1397 0037

September 23, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers
150 City Park Way
Brentwood, CA 94513
City Council Zoom Link
A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. PRESENTATIONS
C.1 Community College District - "State of the District" D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pursuant to Council/Administrative Policy, Meeting Rules and Procedures section 5.2 (Decorum Generally – Public), comments by members of the public are generally limited to five minutes, or less time if a large number of speakers is anticipated, or if approved by the Mayor. Speakers desiring answers to questions should direct them to the Council/Successor Agency and, if relevant, they may direct them to the appropriate staff member. Speakers can also follow up directly with staff during regular City business hours.

Please file a speaker’s card with the City Clerk on the form provided on the counter at the back of the Chambers.

During this portion of the meeting those present in the Council Chambers are permitted to speak on items that are listed under Presentations; Informational Reports; Consent Calendar; Requests for Future Agenda Items- New Items; or items not on the agenda during this portion of the meeting. Public comments for scheduled agenda items should wait until that time.

In order to ensure that all speakers feel welcome to share their views, members of the audience are kindly requested to refrain from applauding or speaking to the Council from the audience without being called upon first.

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 the City Council
City Council / Successor Agency Meeting of June 10, 2025 City Council / Successor Agency Meeting of July 22, 2025 City Council / Successor Agency Meeting of August 12, 2025 City Council / Successor Agency Meeting of August 26, 2025 Special City Council Meeting of August 27, 2025
Special City Council Meeting of August 28, 2025
Special City Council Meeting of September 4, 2025
Special City Council Meeting of September 9, 2025
City Council / Successor Agency Meeting of September 9, 2025 F.2 A Proclamation Recognizing September 26, 2025 as Human Resources Professionals Day F.3 A Proclamation Recognizing September 29, 2025 as National Veterans of Foreign Wars Day
F.4 A Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month F.5 A Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month F.6 A Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as Filipino American History Month F.7 A Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month F.8 A Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as National Hispanic Heritage Month F.9 A Proclamation recognizing October 2025 as National Italian American Heritage Month F.10 A Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as Polish American Heritage Month F.11 A Proclamation Recognizing October 5 – 11, 2025 as Code Enforcement Appreciation Week F.12 A Proclamation Recognizing October 13, 2025 as Indigenous Peoples' Day F.13 Initiating and declaring the intention to order the formation of Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 25-1 (The Meadows)
Title/Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution initiating and declaring the intention to form Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 25-1 (The Meadows); declaring the intention to levy and collect assessments; and setting the date of October 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard for the Public Hearing in accordance with the provisions of the “Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972” and Proposition 218.

G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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 the public hearing to facilitate public testimony. These regulations may include time limits. In the absence of such regulations, the public hearing shall follow the protocol for Public Comments.

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G.1 Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance approving a Zoning Text Amendment (RZ 24-006) to the Brentwood Municipal Code to update regulations related to drivethrough facilities Title/Recommendation
Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance approving amendments to the Brentwood Municipal Code to add development standards for drive-through facilities in Chapter 17.655 (Drive-Through Uses), including prohibition within 300 feet of Brentwood Boulevard, and updating references in all zones throughout the city related to the use.

The proposed text amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that the proposed ordinance would not authorize or facilitate new construction or other groundbreaking activities. There is no potential to result in either a direct physical change to the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment. Any future project subject to updated zoning provisions would undergo appropriate CEQA review prior to approval.

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 MOU for Delta Informal Gardeners Funding Request of $10,000 Title/Recommendation
Adopt a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Brentwood (“City”) and Delta Informal Gardeners (“DIG”) for a payment of $10,000 to support its 2026 Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale Program, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the MOU and to make minor non-substantive revisions to it in consultation with the City Attorney.

I. 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

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J. ADJOURNMENT
Any disclosable public records related to an agenda item for the open session of this meeting distributed to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours before this meeting is available for inspection at City Hall, located at 150 City Park Way, during normal business hours.

These writings will also be available for review at the City Council meeting in the public access binder in the entrance of the City Council Chambers.

Public comments received after 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date, but prior to the start of the meeting, will be emailed to the City Council, posted online at www.brentwoodca.gov/councilmeetingonline within one day following the meeting, and will be summarized in the meeting minutes.

The Closed Captioning provided via Zoom is auto generated. It is not the official record and is provided as a convenience.

If you challenge the any of the matters listed under 'Public Hearings' in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing
NOTICE
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the meeting room is wheelchair accessible and disabled parking is available at the City Hall parking lot. If you are a person with a disability and you need disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (925) 516-5440 or fax (925) 516-5441. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. {28 CFR 35.102-35, 104 ADA Title II}

POSTING STATEMENT
On September 18, 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
A complete packet of information is available for public review at City Hall or on our website at www.brentwoodca.gov

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1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
June 10, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.

Roll Call found the following members present: Maloney, Pierson, Mendoza, Oerlemans, and Mayor Meyer.

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

C. PRESENTATIONS
C.1 Internship Program Review
Teresa Fairbanks, Acting Director of Human Resources, introduced the Learn Apply Uncover Navigate Connect and Harness ("LAUNCH") Program Interns: Alex Laughridge, Tatiana Rodriguez, Alexander Stewart, and Jaydon Spears who gave the presentation.

D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

Don Hester provided comments regarding protection against cyber criminals.

Lora Mesina, Senior Care Advocate, provided comments regarding the Contra Costa CalAim Program.

Ian Cohen provided comments regarding the organizational flow of government.

Roger Cocksedge thanked City staff for ensuring Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") compliance along City sidewalks and for fixing a pothole.

Paul J. provided comments regarding rioting in Los Angeles.

Melissa van Ruiten provided comments urging Brentwood to become a sanctuary city.

Danny Dohrmann provided comments regarding County Supervisor, Diane Burgis, and the events of January 6th.

There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

E. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,

LIAISONS, AND STAFF

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2 Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at a meeting with Interim City Manager, Darin Gale; Tri Delta Transit Board Meeting; Police Activities League Board Meeting; Swearing In ceremony for Brentwood Police Officer Samuel Vento and welcoming of Brentwood's newest Police Dispatcher, Janet Damian; a meeting with Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius, Interim City Manager Darin Gale, City Attorney Katherine Wisinski and Associate Planner Miguel Contreras regarding the Design Review application for Fire Station #94; Unveiling of Liberty High School Public Art Design Academy's "Birds of Beauty"; and Graduation Ceremonies for Independence High School, La Paloma High School, Heritage High School, and Liberty High School.

Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at Supervisor Federal Glover's Celebration of Life service; Swearing In ceremony for Brentwood Police Officer Samuel Vento and welcoming of Brentwood's newest Police Dispatcher, Janet Damian; Unveiling of Liberty High School Public Art Design Academy's "Birds of Beauty"; Graduation Ceremonies for Independence High School and La Paloma High School; met with City of Brentwood's Planning staff; met with Director of Engineering, Allen Baquilar; and visited and spoke with business owners in Brentwood's District 1.

Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at Supervisor Federal Glover's Celebration of Life service; 5th Annual African-American Baccalaureate for Liberty Union High School District; Summerset Subcommittee Meeting; and Graduation Ceremonies for Independence High School, La Paloma High School, Heritage High School, and Liberty High School.

Vice Mayor Pierson reported on attendance at Supervisor Federal Glover's Celebration of Life service; 5th Annual African-American Baccalaureate for Liberty Union High School District; Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Alliance Bath Reglazing; and the Unveiling of Liberty High School Public Art Design Academy's "Birds of Beauty".

Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at the Tri Delta Transit Board Meeting; John Muir Health, Brentwood Outpatient Center's 20th Anniversary Employee Appreciation event; meeting with a local small business owner; 5th Annual African-American Baccalaureate for Liberty Union High School District; volunteered at East Contra Costa Historical Society; Graduation and Student Recognition event for Hikmah School; hosted a Q&A and tour of Council Chambers for Brentwood Elementary School's 3rd Grade students; Graduation Ceremonies for Independence High School, La Paloma High School, Heritage High School, and Liberty High School; Annual Community Day of Service Planning Meeting; American Legion Installation of Officers; Inauguration Ceremony and private dinner for Oakland Mayor, Barbara Lee; Annual Deer Ridge Tunnels of Joy Planning Meeting; United States Conference of Mayors meeting; and Supervisor Federal Glover's Celebration of Life service.

Interim City Manager, Darin Gale reported on a meeting with the Pacific Coast Farmer's Market Association; meeting with Eric Angstadt, Chief

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3 Assistant County Administrator; attended briefings with Brentwood Police Department's B-Shift and the two Police Dispatch shifts; meeting with Interim Assistant City Manager, Sukari Beshears, the Economic Development team and Lawrence Livermore Lab's business development staff; Summerset Subcommittee Meeting; met with County Supervisor Diane Burgis and Administration Deputy Fire Chief Aaron McAlister regarding the Design Review application for Fire Station #94; met with City of Antioch's City Manager Bessie Marie Scott and Public Works Director Scott Buenting; thanked staff and elected officials for their work on the upcoming Juneteenth celebration scheduled for June 19th from 4:00pm-8:00pm; thanked Acting Director of Community Development Kenneth Murphy and welcomed Development Services Manager Tim Nielsen as the incoming Acting Director of Community Development; thanked Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Vatsal Patel and welcomed incoming Director of Parks and Recreation E.

Harith Aleem who will be coming on board starting July 1, 2025; announced an invite-only Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Sand Creek Sports Complex planned for July 1, 2025; and read a statement in accordance with the California Values Act, stating the City of Brentwood does not ask members of the community about their immigration status and the Brentwood Police Department does not detain individuals based on their immigration status.

F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff including revisions noted in the staff memo provided for Item F.1, and with the exclusion of item F.3.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
F.1 Meeting Minutes of the City Council
Approved Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025, and City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025.

F.2 A Proclamation recognizing June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth The Council, by Proclamation, recognized June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth.

F.3 Adopt the City of Brentwood Local Roadway Safety Plan

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4 Item F.3 was pulled from the Consent Calendar with a request for it to be brought back for Council consideration as a Business Item at the June 24, 2025 City Council/Successor Agency Meeting.

F.4 Authorize the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 1 with PowerGen Inc. for an additional $40,000; and to execute an agreement or other necessary documents with Municipal Maintenance Equipment to increase the purchase order by an additional $30,000 Adopted Resolution 2025-59 approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 with PowerGen Inc. for an additional $40,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $160,000 for FY 2024/25, for emergency back-up generator maintenance and repair services to include, but not be limited to, quarterly testing, annual testing, and load bank testing; and to execute an agreement or other necessary documents with Municipal Maintenance Equipment for an additional $30,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $97,000 for FY 2024/25, for Fleet related parts, supplies, and services for the City’s street sweepers and sewer cleaning trucks, and installation of additional safety equipment on the street sweepers.

F.5 Consider appointment of new Commissioners to the City of Brentwood Youth Commission
Appointed the following new Commissioners to the Brentwood Youth Commission: Owen Spishock, Aaroah Ranjan, Amara Espinosa, Sahil Narula, and Manya Mohan.

F.6 Adopt a Resolution delegating annual management responsibility for the investment program to the City Treasurer for FY 2025/26 and make additional amendments to Council Administrative Policy 10-4, Investment Policy
Adopted Resolution 2025-60 delegating annual management responsibility for the investment program to the City Treasurer for FY 2025/26 and make additional amendments to Council Administrative Policy 10-4, Investment Policy.

F.7 Adopt a Resolution Adopting the 2024 Contra Costa County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan – City of Brentwood Annex
Adopted Resolution 2025-61 adopting the 2024 Contra Costa County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan – City of Brentwood Annex.

F.8 Consideration of appointments to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority’s Citizens Advisory Committee and to the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging
Appointed Ravi Vedantham to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority’s Citizens Advisory Committee, for a four-year term, and

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5 Cesar Court to the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging for a two-year term.

G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G.1 Continuance of a public hearing pertaining to the City’s Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 23-1 Annexation No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2025/26
Vatsal Patel, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened the Public Hearing.

There being no one wishing to speak, Council Member Mendoza moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Vice Mayor Pierson.

The motion carried unanimously with Council Member Maloney, Vice Mayor Pierson, Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Oerlemans, and Mayor Meyer in favor.

Moved by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The Council, by motion, moved to continue the public hearing relating to the annexation of territory (Annexation No. 1) to existing Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 23-1 (Orchard Grove) for Fiscal Year 2025/26 to a date uncertain.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
H. BUSINESS ITEMS
H.1 Consider approval of successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Employees Association Miscellaneous Office Division for 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2027 and authorize approval of all necessary actions to implement the MOU Sukari Beshears, Acting City Manager, presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2025-62 approving and authorizing the City Manager to: 1) execute a Successor Memorandum of Understanding

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6 between the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Employees Association Miscellaneous Office Division for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027; 2) establish seven (7) new classifications, job descriptions, and salary ranges; 3) abolish eighteen (18) obsolete classifications, job descriptions, and salary ranges; 4) adopt an updated 2024/25 Pay Schedule in accordance with 2 CCR Section 570.5, and authorize the Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager in consultation with the City Attorney to make ministerial revisions to it; and 5) adopt Appropriations Amendments to the 2024/25 – 2025/26 General Fund Operating Budget.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
H.2 Accept work performed by Goodfellow Sequoia A JV and file a Notice of Completion for Sand Creek Road Extension, CIP Project No. 336- 31700; increase the contract amount by $426,614.30; amend the 24/25-28/29 CIP; and amend the 24/25 Operating Budget
Vatsal Patel, Acting Parks and Recreation Director, presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Adopted Resolution 2025-63: 1) approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Change Order No. 8 to the Contract with Goodfellow Sequoia A JV for Sand Creek Road Extension, CIP Project No. 336-31700 (“Project”), in the amount of $427,205.52, and increase the Contract Price by $426,614.30 for a total Contract Price of $11,427,377.61; 2) amending the 2024/25 – 2028/29 Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”); 3) amending the 2024/25 Operating Budget for the associated Project funding transfer; 4) accepting the work performed by Goodfellow Sequoia A JV for the Project; and 5) requesting the City Clerk file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)

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7 H.3 Call for review of a Design Review application for Fire Station #94, proposed to be located on a vacant parcel at 739 First Street in the Downtown
The Council recessed at 8:27 p.m.

The Council reconvened at 8:41 p.m.

Interim City Manager, Darin Gale, introduced Miguel Contreras, Associate Planner, who presented the item on behalf of the City.

Michael Ross, Architect, and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Deputy Fire Chief, Aaron McAlister, presented the item on behalf of the applicant.

Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

The City Clerk's office received 45 written comments in opposition of reversing the Planning Commission’s action denying the Design Review application for Fire Station #94 from: Amy Smith, Angelica Lugo, Antonio Xavier, Brooke Trost, Charles Adams, Chloe Hester, Clarence Lewis, Daniel Moses, Danny Dohrmann, David Miller, Donald Hester, Donna Barnes, Doug Switzer, Eddie Lugo, Geri Heagle, itlncowby, Jack Thielen, Jess Urrutia, Joe Young, Jon LaBarge, Kathy Griffin, Kathy Kyle, Kenn Knittel, Lenore Thielen, Linda Shelby, Local Resident, Mark Zagar, Michael Emerson, Michael Shields, Mike Meyokovich, Phil Pezzella, Robert Kyle, Robert Chuck, Roger Cocksedge, Ron P., Roy Thomas, Scott Alford, Stephen Smith, Suzanne Cook, Tina Lugo, Travis Martin, William Hare, Walter Cook, Marine Corps League, and Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, Inc.

The City Clerk's office received 179 written comments in support of reversing the Planning Commission’s action denying the Design Review application for Fire Station #94 from: Adam Birdsell, Adrian Orozco, Alfonso Alvarez, Alison Rost, Alysia Birdsell, Amaia Ruiz, Andrew Prichard, Anthony Anaya, Anthony Salazar, Asha Wagner, Ashley Gordon, Ashley Rios, Austin Kephard, Ben Sanders, Benjamin Cruz, Brad Nydard, Brad Van Emmerik, Branden Van Valer, Brandon Backman, Brayden Haena, Brendan Buller, Brent Hemphill, Brian Larsen, Brittani Llorente, Brooke Baio, Carlyn Obringer, Carolyn Garner, Carrie Millan, Chad Goytia, Charles Wheeler, Christina Gonzales, Christine Schwab, Cindy Cooley, Clay Carlson, Collin ONeil, Connie Rodgers, Crystal Johnson, Cuong Son, Daniel Andrade, Daniel Lizardo, Darren Gowdy, David Rebollar, Dennis LeGear, Derrick Berumen, Diane Gibson-Gray, Diane Gorski, Don Stabler, Donald Torres, Doreen Montes, Dubravaka Frost, Dylan Crawford, Edgar Flores, Edward Gonsalves, EJ Cire, Erica Washington, Erik Cortez, Faran Najam, Fernando Munoz, Fiona Hoffmann, Gabriel Sanchez, Gabriella Graham, Gary Moore, George DeJesus, Heather Cofer, Jacob Uyeyama, James Moore, James Scarbrough, Jeffery Wells, Jennifer Lantin, Jennifer Quallick, Jerry May, Jesus Garcia, Jim Mattison, John

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8 Barrera, John Lappin, John Pham, John Sargent, Jonah Lopp, Jonathan Dong, Jonathan Hsu, Jordan Moore, Jordan Vargas, Jordi Alarcon Grande, Joseph Durrenber, Joseph Magana, Justin Decker, Justin Hoglund, Karen Schmidt, Katelyn Brandt, Kathi Regan, Kathleen Regan, Kathleen Rosen, Kathryn Reymundo, Keith Washington, Kevin Helm, Kevin Piol, Kristi Nesbitt, Kristi Nygard, Krysta Ramos, Kurt Gaudy, Kyle Wheat, Lee Taylor, Leo Tarasov, Lez Devlin, Louise Abraha, Mackenzie Whitton, Madeleine May, Marc Haynes, Mareesa Brook, Marek Mackowiak, Marissa Gardner, Mark Buttitta, Mark Garcia, Mary Contreras, Matt Coccellato, Megan Sutton, Melissa Alvarado, Melissa Raymundo, Michael McCelland, Michael Nesbitt, Michelle Young, Mike Burkholder, Mike Nesbitt, Michael Nisen, Michael Scott, Mike Silva, Nancy Benavides, Nicholas Franquez, Nick Long, Nico Guilford, Nina Silva, Olivia Miller, Paul Arai, Paul Rangel, Phillip Goodwin, Raquel Rangel, Rayden Robinson, Robert Clark, Robert Ruddick, Ruth Mix, Ryan Gasior, Ryan Ira, Ryan Murphy, Ryler Carino, Samantha Moy, Santiago Guitron, Sean Burger, Sean Fender, Sean Rogers, Sean Warren, Shad Hall, Shelby Miller, Shiela Lazaro , Adriatico, Sheila Tabakovic, Shirlee Johnson, Spencer Giusti, Stacey Wheat, Stephanie Guilford, Steven Hayes II, Sylvia Birdsell, Terri Ririe, Thomas Mota III, Thomas Ririe, Tim Sbranti, Tom Gorski, Tracy Fogelstrom, Trisha Moore, Veasna Moth, Vincent Wells, Walter Bugna, Will Ratliff, William Harms, William Weisgerber, Zachary Rose, Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades Council, Contra Costa Labor Council, San Jose Firefighters IAFF Local 230, and Town of Discovery Bay.

The City Clerk's office received two written comments providing general statements regarding the Planning Commission’s action denying the Design Review application for Fire Station #94 from: Ian Cohen, and Lars Sandberg.

The following 36 public commenters spoke in opposition of reversing the Planning Commission’s action denying the Design Review application for Fire Station #94: Danny Dohrmann, Mike Meyokovich, Lynn Tei, Dolores Long, Sam Mathues, William Jefferson Weber III, Tamara Webber, Mary Woods, Persephne Gee, Matt R., Phil Pezzella, Clarence Lewis, Beverly Reynolds, Michael Gilmore, Roger Marma, Michael Clement, Ron Freeman, Don Hester, Sinziana Todor, Melissa van Ruiten, Stan Korth, Paul Radliff, Carolina Villaseca, Daniel Duran, Travis Martin, Christine, Dolores Duran, Mike Kleeman, Marisol Vidales, Roger Cocksedge, Joe Young, Anita Roberts, Antonio Xavier, Jason Pfister, Ian Cohen, and Ron P.

The following 30 public commenters spoke in support of reversing the Planning Commission’s action denying the Design Review application for Fire Station #94: Brian K. Rice, Courtney OBrien, Tim Sbranti, Edgar Flores, Beth Freeman, Krista Ghilarducci, Dr. Timothy Calvin, Leon Marchal, Maria Allegria, Mark Whitlock, Josh Anijar, Doug Jones,

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9 Ron Freeman, Adriana Arzate, Olga Vidriales, Kevin Romick, County Supervisor Diane Burgis, Adam Masters, Jason Lindsey, Vincent Wells, Todd Matthews, Robert Ruddick, Adrian Orozco, Anthony Vzscuso, AnaMarie Avila Farias, Lewis Broschard, Amy Scott-Slovick, Anonymous, Emily, and Brian Oftedal.

Dave Sparling provided general comments regarding architectural suggestions for Fire Station #94.

There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

The Council recessed at 10:19 p.m.

The Council reconvened at 10:31 p.m.

The Council recessed at 1:22 a.m.

The Council reconvened at 1:33 a.m.

Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2025-64 approving a Design Review (DR 24-013) for a new Fire Station and related site improvements on a ±0.3-acre parcel located at 739 First Street (APN 013-091-017).

Ayes (3): Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Noes (2): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, and Susannah Meyer, Mayor
Motion Approved (3 to 2)
I. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
Vice Mayor Pierson requested a Future Agenda Item that the City Council consider a discussion on becoming a sanctuary city.

J. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The Council, by motion, moved to adjourn at 1:42 a.m.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)

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1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
July 22, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:23 p.m.

Roll Call found the following members present: Council Member Maloney, Vice Mayor Pierson, Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Oerlemans, and Mayor Meyer.

Vice Mayor Pierson participated remotely via Zoom under the provisions of Government Code § 54953 (f).

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

C. PRESENTATIONS
C.1 Youth Commission Year in Review
Stacey Dempsey, Recreation Supervisor, along with Owen Spishock, Youth Commission Chair and Valentina Barros, Youth Commission Vice Chair gave the presentation.

D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

Three written public comments were received by the City Clerk’s office in advance of the City Council meeting from: Donald Hester in opposition of Fire Station 94 being built downtown; Strauch & Company and Strauch Brother Incorporation in support of “grandfathering” provisions regarding the location buffer of the Tobacco Retailer License Ordinance; and Lindsay Mandjek in opposition of enforcing a ban on selling cigarettes at the Qwik Stop market.

Amber Zulawski provided comments in opposition to the proposed Tobacco Retail License Ordinance as written.

Bob Bash provided comments in opposition to the proposed Tobacco Retail License Ordinance as written.

Timothy Zulawski stated he decided to pass on sharing his public comments.

Sulekha Sharma, owner of Doggy Mama's Kitchen, provided comments requesting the use of the City's commercial kitchen.

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2 Ian Cohen provided comments regarding public safety at the Streets of Brentwood.

Mike Meyokovich provided comments in opposition to Fire Station 94 being built downtown.

Danny Dohrmann questioned fire service calls that took place during the June 10th City Council meeting and he provided comments regarding results of a public records request.

Daniel Duran thanked the Council for recognizing Korean War Vets with a proclamation and he provided comments in opposition to Fire Station 94 being built downtown.

Paul Radliff provided comments in opposition to Fire Station 94 being built downtown.

Paul J provided comments regarding the federal border policy.

Rosalinda Grejsen, Founder of Art Guild of the Delta, provided comments regarding the Banner Up program.

Roger Cocksedge provided comments thanking the Council and staff.

Travis Martin provided comments in opposition to Fire Station 94 being built downtown.

Holley Bishop provided comments requesting that the Council review and approve all art displayed publicly in the City and also requested that the Council bring forward an agenda item regarding allowing chickens within City limits.

Laura Avila provided comments in opposition to Fire Station 94 being built downtown.

Ashley Freitas provided comments in opposition to the proposed Tobacco Retail License Ordinance as written and requested that staff meet with the affected businesses.

Lynn Tei, President of the Downtown Brentwood Coalition, provided comments regarding public art displays.

Sinziana Todor provided comments in opposition to Fire Station 94 being built downtown.

There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

E. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,

LIAISONS, AND STAFF
Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at the swearing in ceremony for new Police Officer, Samuel Vento and welcoming of new Police Dispatchers, Taylor Baron and Marcos Zambrano; meetings with Interim City Manager, Darin Gale; Juneteenth Event; Groundbreaking Ceremony for the

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3 Sand Creek Sports Complex; Special City Council meeting; 4th of July Downtown Parade; meeting with Rashidi Barnes, Chief Executive Officer at Tri-Delta Transit, Groundbreaking Ceremony for The Patio at the Streets of Brentwood; meeting with downtown business owner; John Marsh Historic Trust Board Meeting; Welcome Reception for Harith Aleem, Director of Parks and Recreation; Agenda Review meeting; and City Council Closed Session Meeting.

Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at Chamber of Commerce Red Robin Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; meetings with several business and residents; Juneteenth Event; Regional Collaborative Youth Mental Wellness Summit with City of Oakley Council Member, Anissa Williams and the Contra Costa Family Justice Center; Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Sand Creek Sports Complex; Special City Council Meeting; meetings regarding the Amber Lane/Empire Avenue four-way stop sign; BAC Community Bank Diamond Jubilee Celebration; 4th of July Downtown Parade; Empowered Aging 60th Anniversary Event; and the Groundbreaking Ceremony for The Patio at the Streets of Brentwood.

Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at a League of California Cities Latino Caucus Board Meeting; Lions Board Installation Dinner; Juneteenth Event; Contra Costa County Mayors' Conference; Sierra Club Meeting; Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Sand Creek Sports Complex; Groundbreaking Ceremony for The Patio at the Streets of Brentwood; Chamber of Commerce/Downtown Brentwood Coalition Joint Summer Mixer; 4th of July Downtown Parade; a presentation from Representative John Garamendi; Together Educating Advocating Coaching Helping "TEACH" Fundraiser for Los Medanos College; Elected and Empowered Woman's Region Lunch; and a call with CenterCal regarding the gathering at the Streets of Brentwood.

Vice Mayor Pierson reported on attendance at Chamber of Commerce Red Robin Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; Envision Tomorrow 2025 Summer Youth Program; BAC Community Bank Diamond Jubilee Celebration; Juneteenth Event; Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Sand Creek Sports Complex; 4th of July Downtown Parade; Contra Costa County Mayors' Conference; Chamber of Commerce/Downtown Brentwood Coalition Joint Summer Mixer; Appreciation Breakfast for Parks & Recreations staff; Groundbreaking Ceremony for The Patio at the Streets of Brentwood; and Empowered Aging's 60th Anniversary Event.

Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at a League of California Cities Upcoming State Legislation Webinar; State Route 4 Transplan East Contra Costa Regional Fee and Finance Authority Committee Meeting; East County Regional Transportation Planning Meeting; meeting with a local small business owner; Fundraiser for Hijas del Campo non-profit organization; presentation by Bay Area Rapid Transit President, Mark Foley; Swearing In Ceremony for new Arts Commissioner, Lindsay Bush; Juneteenth Event; meeting with residents of house fire, U.S. Tennis Association; Tri-Delta Transit Board Meeting; Elected and Empowered Woman's Region Lunch; Ruth

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4 Hernandez, Executive Director of First-5 non-profit; Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Sand Creek Sports Complex; meeting with Senator Cabaldon for Regional Electeds; 4th of July Downtown Parade; Town Hall with Congressman Mark Desaulnier; Immigration Rights Webinar; Contra Costa County Mayors' Conference; Eagle Scouts Swearing In Ceremony for Austin Kralj and Cole Fujinaga; Groundbreaking Ceremony for The Patio at the Streets of Brentwood; Chamber of Commerce/Downtown Brentwood Coalition Joint Summer Mixer; Swearing In Ceremony for Mayor Meyer with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority; Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Shepherd's Gate Expansion; a presentation from Representative John Garamendi; a presentation to Brentwood Lions; City Council Closed Session Meeting; City Council Special Meeting; and Together Educating Advocating Coaching Helping "TEACH" Fundraiser for Los Medanos College.

Interim City Manager Darin Gale reported on meeting with County Supervisor Diane Burgis and staff regarding the East County Surface Center; Contra Costa County's County Administrator Monica Nino; meeting with Hijas del Campo; meeting with Ravi Vedantham, citizen appointee to the Contra Costa Trasit Authority Oversight Board; met with Veteran's community; Golden Orthopedics' Grand Opening of their Second Phase; meeting with Summerset I regarding their retaining wall; and meeting with Summerset IV regarding their Golf Course. Special thanks given to staff from Parks & Recreation, Street Maintenance, Wastewater, Police Department, City Attorney's Office, City Manager's Office, Engineering, Solid Waste, and Part-Time Parks & Recreation staff members for their help and participation at the Juneteenth Event. Special thanks given to the City Manager's Office staff for their help with the Contra Costa County Mayor's Conference hosted by the City of Brentwood. Special thanks to the Parks and Recreation, Police Department, and Public Works staff for their help with the 4th of July Downtown Parade.

Special thanks for staff from Payroll for their help following the most recently updated Bargaining Unit Agreements. A Point In Time count was completed and recorded at 5, down from 30 in 2024. Special welcome to the City's new Director of Parks & Recreation, Harith Aleem. Special thanks to Acting Director of Community Development, Tim Nielsen for filling in during Director of Community Development's absence. Special thanks to Interim Assistant City Manager, Sukari Beshears for filling in during Interim City Manager's vacation.

F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, adopted the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff.

Roll call vote:

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5 Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
F.1 Meeting Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July 1, 2025 Approved Meeting Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July 1, 2025.

F.2 A Proclamation recognizing July 27, 2025 as National Korean War Day Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to Korean War Veterans Frank Hill and Richard Warner.

F.3 A Proclamation recognizing July 2025 as Back to School Month By Proclamation, recognized July 2025 as Back to School Month.

F.4 A Proclamation recognizing July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to members of the Parks and Recreation Department.

F.5 Acceptance of Improvements at the Vineyards at Marsh Creek Project – Parcel ‘W’
Adopted Resolution 2025-75 accepting the public improvements that were conditioned to be constructed by the developer with the approval of the Vineyards at Marsh Creek project.

F.6 Approve the six-year Sewer System Management Plan 2025 Revision for recertification as required by the State Water Resources Control Board
Adopted Resolution 2025-76 approving the six-year Sewer System Management Plan 2025 Revision for recertification as required by the State Water Resources Control Board.

F.7 Approve and Authorize the City Manager to execute a Side Letter between the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Employees’ Association Miscellaneous Office Division and approve the revised 2024/25 and 2025/26 Pay Schedules
Adopted Resolution 2025-77 approving and authorizing the City Manager to: 1) Execute a Side Letter between the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Employees’ Association Miscellaneous Office Division to revise Appendix A, Pay Schedule, of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU); and 2) Revise the 2024/25 and 2025/26 Pay Schedules in accordance with 2 CCR § 570.5 and authorize the Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to make ministerial revisions to them.

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6 F.8 Approve and Authorize the City Manager to executive a Side Letter between the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Employees’ Association Public Works Division
Adopted Resolution 2025-78 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Side Letter between the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Employees’ Association Public Works Division correcting the standby pay amounts in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

F.9 Informational report on Proposition 4 Grants
Accepted an informational report from staff on Proposition 4 grant opportunities.

G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G.1 Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance approving a Zoning Text Amendment (RZ 24-006) to the Brentwood Municipal Code to update regulations related to self-storage and drive-through facilities The Council temporarily skipped item G.1 and moved into discussion of items G.2, G.3, G.4, H.1, H.3, and then H.2.

Following the Council's vote on item H.2, the Council recessed at 10:11 p.m.

The Council reconvened at 10:23 p.m. and moved into discussion of item G.1.

Jennifer Hagen, Senior Planner, presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing.

Rod Flohr stated he was speaking solely as a resident of Brentwood and not as a Planning Commissioner. He provided comments in opposition of this Ordinance as it is written and requested language to more strictly define guidelines.

There being no additional speakers, Council Member Mendoza moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Maloney.

The motion to close the public hearing carried unanimously with Council Member Maloney, Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Oerlemans and Mayor Meyer in favor. Vice Mayor Pierson was absent.

Jennifer Hagen, Senior Planner, read the title of the Ordinance into the record.

Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Waived the first reading and introduced an ordinance approving zoning text amendments to the Brentwood Municipal Code (RZ24-006) that

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7 would add development standards for Self-Storage Facilities in Chapter

17.755 (Self-Storage Facilities); add new land use definitions for SelfStorage Facilities in Section 17.030.030 (Definitions); and update references in all zones throughout the City related to the use.

The proposed text amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that the proposed ordinance would not authorize or facilitate new construction or other groundbreaking activities. There is no potential to result in either a direct physical change to the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment. Any future project subject to updated zoning provisions would undergo appropriate CEQA review prior to approval.

Ayes (4): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member Absent (1): Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Motion Approved (4 to 0)
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, directed staff to bring back the Drive-through Ordinance with the following changes:
 No additional food-or drink related drive-throughs along X feet of the Brentwood Boulevard corridor (distance to be suggested by staff for Council consideration)
o Drive-throughs for banks and pharmacies would still be conditionally permitted
 Change three "should" references to "shall" (Section

17.622.002(D), (E), and (F))
Ayes (3): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Noes (1): Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Absent (1): Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Motion Approved (3 to 1)
G.2 Annexation #17 to Community Facilities District No. 5 Allen Baquilar, Director of Engineering presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing.

There being no one wishing to speak, Council Member Maloney moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Oerlemans.

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8 The motion to close the public hearing carried unanimously by roll call vote with Council Member Maloney, Vice Mayor Pierson, Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Oerlemans and Mayor Meyer in favor.

Following the adoption of Resolution 2025-79, a special election was conducted for the annexation of territory to CFD No. 5.

City Clerk, Amanda McVey, tallied the votes of the special election and confirmed a 2/3rds affirmative vote had been obtained.

Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2025-79 determining to annex territory to CFD No. 5 and calling a special election for CFD No. 5.

Roll call vote:

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2025-80 determining the results of the special election for the annexation of territory to CFD No. 5 reached the required 2/3 majority.

Roll call vote:

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
G.3 Parks and Recreation Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees Stacey Dempsey, Recreation Supervisor, presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing.

There being no one wishing to speak, Vice Mayor Pierson moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Oerlemans.

The motion to close the public hearing carried unanimously by roll call vote with Council Member Maloney, Vice Mayor Pierson, Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Oerlemans and Mayor Meyer in favor.

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9 Moved by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2025-81 amending the City of Brentwood Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees related to the timing of Consumer Price Index adjustments and revisions to Parks and Recreation fees; and finding that the proposed amendments do not constitute a project for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act.

Roll call vote:

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
G.4 Adoption of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2025/26 – 2029/30
Sonia Agostini, Accounting Manager, presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing.

There being no one wishing to speak, Council Member Mendoza moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Maloney.

The motion to close the public hearing carried unanimously by roll call vote with Council Member Maloney, Vice Mayor Pierson, Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Oerlemans and Mayor Meyer in favor.

Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2025-82 adopting the 2025/26 – 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

Roll call vote:

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
H. BUSINESS ITEMS
H.1 Approve Dolphin Park Strategies and Operating Hours Harith Aleem, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

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10 Two written public comments were received by the City Clerk’s office in advance of the City Council meeting from Richard & Sherry Holley and Jennifer Jones regarding ongoing issues at Dolphin Park and their impact on local residents.

Dale Jackson provided comments regarding issues at Dolphin Park and their impact on local residents.

Jeremy Jones provided comments regarding issues at Dolphin Park and their impact on local residents.

There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The City Council, by motion, directed staff to amend the water-feature operating hours so the features are off on weekends and on state, local, and federal holidays, and directed the Police Department to provide quarterly reports beginning in September 2025, and an annual update in July 2026.

Roll call vote:

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
H.2 Proposed Funding Awards for the FY 2025-26 Economic Development Grant Program
Abraham Salinas presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

Wendy Bettis provided comments regarding the Banner Up Program and expressed her opposition against the censorship of public art displays.

Tim Calvin, owner of Specific Response Training Center and Executive Director of Affiliate Martial Arts Promoters Association, requested grant funds for their Security Officer in Training and Job Placement Program.

Peter Jacoway, past President of the Downtown Brentwood Coalition (DBC) provided comments expressing appreciation for the Council's continued support of the DBC and he requested grant funding for the DBC's annual Oktoberfest.

Jermaine Worley, Chief Executive Officer of Chosen Sports Leagues expressed his appreciation for the Council and for their support of the League's Father's Day event.

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11 There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

Roll call vote:

Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2025-84 approving grants from the City’s 2025-26 Economic Development Grant Program in the amount of $129,500.

Ayes (4): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member Absent (1): Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Motion Approved (4 to 0)
H.3 Award of contract to Ghilotti Bros, Inc., for the Downtown Alley Rehabilitation – Helen Myers Way (Midway) & Park Way, CIP Project No. 562-56414; amend the 2025/26 – 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program; and amend the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget
Meghan Oliveira, Associate Engineer, presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

Following the vote on item H.3, Vice Mayor Pierson excused herself from participating in the remainder of the meeting (Items H.2, G.1, H.4, H.5, I and J).

Roll call vote:

Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2025-83: 1) approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a contract and necessary documents with Ghilotti Bros, Inc., as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder in the amount of $4,709,711, plus funding authorization for a 20% contingency of $941,942, for a total funding authorization not-toexceed amount of $5,651,653, for the Downtown Alley Rehabilitation – Helen Myers Way (Midway) & Park Way, CIP Project No. 562-56414 (“Project”); 2) amending the 2025/26 – 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”); and 3) amending the 2025/26 Operating Budget for the associated Project funding transfer. The Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per 14 CCR § 15061(b)(3).

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12 Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
H.4 Purchase replacement automatic external defibrillator (AED) units, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any necessary associated documents; and amend the 2025/26 Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund Operating Budget
Teresa Fairbanks, Acting Director of Human Resources and Police Lieutenant, Miguel Aguiar, presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2025-85 approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute any necessary documents with Avive in the amount of $143,383.53, plus funding authorization for an additional $10,000.00, for a total funding authorization not to exceed amount of $153,383.53, for the purchase of automatic external defibrillator (AED) units for City facilities and Police vehicles; and amend the 2025/26 Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund Operating Budget in the amount of $87,251.

Ayes (4): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member Absent (1): Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Motion Approved (4 to 0)
H.5 Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Updates to the Compensation Summary for the City of Brentwood Unrepresented Executive and Senior Management Employees
Teresa Fairbanks, Acting Human Resources Director, presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member

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13 Adopted Resolution 2025-86 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute updates to the Compensation Summary for the City of Brentwood Unrepresented Executive and Senior Management Employees.

Ayes (4): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member Absent (1): Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Motion Approved (4 to 0)
I. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
There were no requests for Future Agenda Items.

J. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, moved to adjourn at 11:17 p.m.

Ayes (4): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member Absent (1): Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Motion Approved (4 to 0)

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1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
August 12, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.

Roll Call found the following members present: Maloney, Pierson, Mendoza, Oerlemans, and Mayor Meyer.

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

One written public comment was received by the City Clerk’s office in advance of the City Council meeting from Amber Zulawski in opposition of the proposed Tobacco Retailer License ordinance as written.

Danny Dohrmann provided comments regarding the process for changing the Downtown Specific Plan.

Youth Commissioners Carena Helvey, Sahil Narula and Aaroah Ranjan provided an update on Youth Commission activities.

Amber Zulawski provided comments in opposition of the proposed Tobacco Retailer License ordinance as written.

Daniel Duran provided comments regarding his experience as a Veteran and expressed his opposition to Fire Station 94 being built next to the Veterans Memorial Building.

Dave Gilbert provided comments inquiring what the City can do to mitigate fire risks.

Tom Gregory provided comments regarding his property located in downtown Brentwood.

There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

D. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,

LIAISONS, AND STAFF
Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at a Tri Delta Transit Board Meeting; Police Activities League Board Meeting; Farmer's Market; meeting with Interim City Manager, Darin Gale; National Night Out; he watched a Planning Commission Meeting; attended an Agenda Review

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2 meeting; and attended the Special City Council Closed Session Meeting on August 12, 2025.

Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at two meetings regarding an upcoming Youth Wellness Summit; meetings with businesses regarding the proposed Tobacco Retail License Ordinance; meeting with Veterans; she walked the neighborhood in District 1 off of Highland Way following resident's concerns regarding criminal activity and she held a Neighborhood Meeting at Loma Vista Park; attended a meeting with a mental health provider to learn more about resources offered to our youth; attended a meeting with Interim City Manager, Darin Gale and City Attorney, Katherine Wisinski; and attended the Special City Council Closed Session Meeting on August 12, 2025. Council Member Maloney also took a moment to recognize, honor and extend condolences recognizing two community members: Ruben DeSilva, Owner of Rubiano's and Ron Nunn, who played a key role is shaping Brentwood's agriculture heritage. Council Member Maloney requested to have the meeting adjourned in their honor.

Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at a meeting with District Attorney Diana Becton; she attended an Eagle Scout Ceremony; National Night Out; watched the Planning Commission Meeting; attended the Mayor's Conference in Antioch; the Grand Opening of the East Contra Costa African American Holistic Wellness Hub with National Alliance on Mental Illness; and attended the Downtown Brentwood Coalition Board Meeting.

Vice Mayor Pierson reported on attendance at a Green Empowerment Zone Meeting; Farmer's Market; National Night Out; Special City Council Closed Session Meeting on August 12, 2025; the Mayor's Conference in Antioch; the Grand Opening of the East Contra Costa African American Holistic Wellness Hub with National Alliance on Mental Illness; the Grand Opening of Dental Excellence; and the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Meeting.

Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at a Tri Delta Transit Board Meeting; the Brentwood Mayors' Conference follow-up meeting with staff; Liberty Union High School District Convocation; CalCities Crunch Time at the Capital Webinar; an Eagle Scout Ceremony; Delta-6 Regional Meeting; National Night Out; Swearing In Ceremony for 5 new Youth Commissioners; Mayors' Conference in Antioch; Presentation to Delta Association of Realtors; Presentation from Regional Center of the East Bay; Contra Costa Transportation Authority Countywide Transportation Plan Focus Group meeting; she watched the Planning Commission Meeting; and held several meetings with residents regarding Music on the Porch Day scheduled for August 30, 2025.

Interim City Manager, Darin Gale, reported that Grace Arms received approval to continue their R.E.A.C.H. (Respect, Education, Achievement, Character and Health) basketball program at Liberty High School with the previously approved $25,000 grant funding from The City Council; on August 20th at 6:00 p.m. along with Parks & Recreation, staff he will make a presentation to Summerset I providing them with an update on the retaining

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3 wall; he held meetings with current police officers as it relates to the upcoming position for Interim Police Chief, held meetings with various businesses regarding the proposed Tobacco Retail License Ordinance, met with Dr. Kimberly Payton, President of the East County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; and he met with GiGi Crowder with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Interim City Manager, Darin Gale, also took a moment to thank Police Officer, Lindzie Laughridge, for her efforts with National Night Out; Solid Waste staff members, Damien Tyrell, Monica Raposa, George Pitts and Dave Newman for their handling of a fire in one of the Solid Waste vehicles; he thanked Parks and Recreation Maintenance staff as well as staff from the Water Division who assisted with several resident's brick wall that fell on Griffith Way. They cleaned up the area and made ensured the wall was safe for the property owners; and he thanked staff who facilitate the numerous Parks and Recreation summer programs; and he wished a Happy Birthday to the Director of Engineering, Allen Baquilar.

E. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk, Amanda McVey, read the title for Ordinance No. 1087, Item E.2, into the record.

Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
The Council, by motion, moved to adopt the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
E.1 Meeting Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July 22, 2025 Approved Meeting Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July 22, 2025.

E.2 Second Reading of Zoning Text Amendment (RZ 24-006) to the Brentwood Municipal Code to update regulations related to self-storage facilities
Waived the second reading of and adopted Ordinance No. 1087, approving amendments to the Brentwood Municipal Code to add development standards for self-storage facilities in Chapter 17.755 (Self-Storage Facilities); add new land use classifications for selfstorage facilities in Section 17.030.030 (Definitions); and update references in all zones throughout the city related to the uses.

The proposed text amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that the

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4 proposed ordinance would not authorize or facilitate new construction or other groundbreaking activities. There is no potential to result in either a direct physical change to the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment. Any future project subject to updated zoning provisions would undergo appropriate CEQA review prior to approval.

E.3 Accept the Orfanos Property, Subdivision No. 9428, in-tract and offsite (Empire Avenue) public improvements for maintenance Adopted Resolution No. 2025-87 accepting the in-tract and off-site (Empire Avenue) public improvements for Orfanos Property for maintenance; accepting the Maintenance Bond; releasing the Improvement Securities and requesting that the City Clerk file this Resolution with the Recorder of Contra Costa County for these improvements, constructed as a part of Orfanos Property, Subdivision No. 9428, at 2800 Empire Avenue.

E.4 Arts Commission recommendation to revise the City Public Art Prioritization List for FY 2025/26
Received and approved the City of Brentwood Public Art Priority List for FY 2025/26 as recommended by the Arts Commission.

E.5 Accept the work performed by Thirkettle Corporation, dba Aqua-Metric Sales Company, and file a Notice of Completion for Sensus Automated Meter Reading System Upgrade, CIP Project No. 562-56397 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-88 accepting the work performed by Thirkettle Corporation, dba Aqua-Metric Sales Company (“Contractor”), for the Sensus Automated Meter Reading System Upgrade (“Project”); and request the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.

E.6 Write-Off of Uncollectible Account Receivable Over $5,000 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-89 authorizing the write-off of one uncollectible account receivable in the amount of $5,034.50 E.7 Approve and Authorize the City Manager to execute a Side Letter between the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Police Officers’ Association
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-90 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Side Letter between the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Police Officers’ Association to clarify patrol shift reassignment procedures following Sergeant promotions and Sergeant transfer procedures between Patrol and specialized assignments in the Memorandum of Understanding.

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5 E.8 Designation of the Voting Delegate and Alternate Delegates for the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-91 designating Mayor Meyer as the City’s Primary Voting Delegate, Vice Mayor Pierson as the First Alternate Delegate, and Council Member Mendoza as the Second Alternate Delegate for the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference.

F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.1 Adopt a Resolution approving the 2025 Public Health Goal Report on drinking water to satisfy requirements of California Health and Safety Code Section 116470(b)
James Wolfe, Water Operations Manager presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened Public Hearings
Holley Bishop provided comments regarding the State's Water Standards, water contaminants and Assembly Bill 967.

Ian Cohen provided comments in support of Director of Public Works, Casey Wichert and the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant operations.

There being no additional speakers, Council Member Mendoza moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Council Member Oerlemans.

The motion carried unanimously with Council Member Maloney, Vice Mayor Pierson, Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Oerlemans and Mayor Meyer in favor.

Moved by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-92 approving the 2025 Public Health Goal report on drinking water to satisfy requirements of the California Health and Safety Code Section 116470 (b).

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
G. BUSINESS ITEMS
G.1 Economic Development – Semiannual Report
Ricardo Noguera, Economic Development Manager, presented the Economic Development Semiannual Report.

Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

Ian Cohen provided comments thanking the Economic Development Team.

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6 There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

With no action required on this Item, the Council accepted the Semiannual Report and thanked the Economic Development team for their efforts.

G.2 Vineyards at Marsh Creek Event Lawn & Event Center
Allen Baquilar, Director of Engineering, along with Harith Aleem, Director of Parks and Recreation and Aaron Forbes, with DLR Group, presented an update on the Vineyards at Marsh Creek Event Lawn and Event Center/Amphitheater Phase I, CIP No. 337-37231.

Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

Melissa van Ruiten provided comments in support of an Event Center with increased parking.

Nina Koch provided comments in support of a community theater space.

Marisol Valles provided comments in support of a community amphitheater.

Ian Cohen provided comments in support of whichever phase of this project that will bring in the most tax revenue for the City.

There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The Council, by motion, directed staff to spend time and resources gathering information for the creation, design, development and construction of a 10,000 square foot, or similar sized, multi-use Theater and/or Event Center including use of funds and costs associated with the possibility of moving the Theater and/or Event Center forward in the parking lot, increasing the number of parking spaces, and adding a food truck area. The report shall also include information about partnerships and/or management of the Theater/Event Center by a third party.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
G.3 Pickleball and Tennis Courts Hours of Operation at Creekside Park Update and updates on alternative Pickleball Court sites

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7 Harith Aleem, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the item regarding the Pickleball and Tennis Courts at Creekside Park, as well as updates on potential alternative pickleball sites.

Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

There were 21 written comments received by the City Clerk’s office in advance of the City Council meeting.

There were 20 comments received in support of building more pickleball courts and/or extending the current hours, from: Chris James, Aaron Hill, Alexandra Beninati, Barry Clyde, Britney Smookler, Christopher Beninati, Cindy Renshaw, Donna Garrison, Faisal Ahmad, Joy Cagle, Marie Tolentino, Michael Mann, Nick Soboleski, Philip Culcasi, Rosa Ramos, Scott Bergstresser, Steve Morand, Todd Wilson, Trenka Watson, and Tyler Beninati.

There was one comment in opposition of extending the current hours and having pickleball courts near residential areas received from Amy Whitney.

Dave Sipes provided comments in opposition of having pickleball courts near residential areas.

Corrado "C" Fontana provided comments in support of building more pickleball courts and extending hours.

Aaron Hill provided comments in support of building more pickleball courts and extending hours.

Joshua provided comments in support of enforcing noise regulations at the pickleball courts.

Ian Cohen provided comments in support of using light timers rather than having staff locking the pickleball courts.

There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The Council, by motion, directed staff to:
 maintain the current hours of operation at the Creekside Park pickleball courts; and
 to return this item to the Council in a year's time for review; and
 to seek out funding for other locations within the City for additional pickleball courts; and
 to include pickleball courts as a topic for consideration during the Strategic Planning meeting in January 2026.

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8 Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
H. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
There were no new future agenda items requested by the Council.

I. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, moved to adjourn, in honor of Ruben DeSilva and Ron Nunn, at 9:47 p.m.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)

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1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
August 26, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.

Roll Call found the following members present: Maloney, Pierson, Mendoza, Oerlemans, and Mayor Meyer.

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

C. PRESENTATION
C.1 Recognition of Police Chief, Tim Herbert, upon the occasion of his retirement
The Council and Interim City Manager, Darin Gale, honored Police Chief, Tim Herbert, upon the occasion of his retirement.

Vice Mayor, Pierson and Nicole Cuellar-Nelson presented a Certificate of Recognition from the State of California on behalf of Assembly Member Anamarie Avila Farias and Senator Cabaldon's office to commemorate Chief Herbert's 23 years of service with the City of Brentwood's Police Department.

D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

Tom Gregory provided comments regarding moving the ice rink from Brentwood to Oakley.

Youth Commissioner, Sahil Narula, provided an update on behalf of the Youth Commission.

Ralph Hernandez provided comments requesting that the Council look at the food industry.

Olga Vidriales provided comments urging the Council to find a way to keep the ice rink in Brentwood.

Danny Dohrmann provided comments regarding the ice rink moving from Brentwood to Oakley.

There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

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2 E. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,

LIAISONS, AND STAFF
Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at a Tri Delta Transit Meeting; Police Activities League bowling event; Ad-Hoc Budget and Debt Management Committee Meeting; Wastewater Treatment presentation; Tri Delta Transit Agenda Review; Town Hall meeting at A Steep In Time; City Council Agenda Review; Farmer's Market; and a Car Show at Studio 71 benefiting the Police Activities League.

Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at two meetings regarding an upcoming Youth Wellness Summit; follow-up with Supervisor Burgis' office to inquire about updates and renovations needed for the Veteran's Hall and to ensure communication had been established; meeting with City of Livermore's Community Development Team and the Downtown Brentwood Coalition regarding their Downtown Specific Plan; meeting with residents off of Highland regarding concerns about criminal activity in the area; meeting with Interim City Manager, the Police Department and Engineering Department regarding quality of life strategies; meeting with residents of Garin Ranch regarding e-bikes on the trails; meeting with residents regarding performance arts in Brentwood; meeting with Government Outreach branch for National University regarding how to enhance education for future elected officials; and the soft opening for Eight Acres Kitchen and Bar.

Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at Ad-Hoc Budget and Debt Management Committee Meeting; presentation from League of Women Voters regarding online fake news; Senior Center Open House; Town Hall meeting at A Steep In Time; and the soft opening for Eight Acres Kitchen and Bar.

Vice Mayor Pierson reported on attendance at a Choice in Aging joint Antioch Chamber Lunch and Learn; Rotary Meeting; the soft opening for Eight Acres Kitchen and Bar; participated in the KTVU Zip Trip series highlighting Brentwood; Town Hall meeting at A Steep In Time; and the Delta Association of Realtors Social Reception for Elected Officials.

Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at a presentation to Summerset residents with Interim City Manager, Darin Gale regarding the soundwall; participated in the KTVU Zip Trip series highlighting Brentwood; presentation of the National Korean War Day Proclamation at the home of a local veteran; meeting with Governor Gavin Newsom's External Affairs Department to discuss Brentwood's priorities; Community Day of Service 2026 planning meeting; City's Virtual Workshop Non-Profit Strategies Meeting; meeting with CenterCal regarding developments at the Streets of Brentwood; the soft opening for Eight Acres Kitchen and Bar; and an interview with The Chronicle regarding the commute to work for Brentwood residents.

Interim City Manager, Darin Gale, reported on attendance at the All Employee Quarterly Meeting; Public Managers Association Meeting; New Employee Orientation; Town Hall meeting at A Steep In Time; a presentation to

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3 Summerset residents with Mayor Meyer regarding the soundwall; and a meeting with the Veterans group regarding moving their storage containers.

He also reported that the County is undergoing a traffic study but nothing has been released publicly. The County is still going through their California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process and the City will be reviewing that and providing comments as needed. Thank you to staff who extinguished another fire in one of the City's Solid Waste trucks. Thank you to Parks & Recreation staff upon the completion of the City's summer concert series, summer kids camps and summer sports programs. Thanked Administrative Assistant, Brittney Ossowski, for her assistance with an incident at City Hall, and congratulated Police Captain, Walter O'Grodnick, on his appointment to Interim Police Chief, effective September 5, 2025.

F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Meyer requested to pull item F.7 to be considered at a later date.

Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
The Council adopted the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff, with the exception of item F.7.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
F.1 A Proclamation Recognizing Chief Tim Herbert for 23 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Brentwood
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized Chief Tim Herbert for 23 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Brentwood.

Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to Police Chief, Tim Herbert.

F.2 A Proclamation Recognizing September 7-13, 2025 as National Suicide Prevention Week
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized September 7-13, 2025 as National Suicide Prevention Week.

F.3 A Proclamation Recognizing September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to the families of Police Officer David Smith and Community Services Officer Alan Scheffield.

F.4 A Proclamation Recognizing September 2025 as National Senior Center Month

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4 The Council, by Proclamation, recognized September 2025 as National Senior Center Month.

Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to Recreation Supervisor, Lindsay Pinell and Recreation Coordinator, Devan Campos.

F.5 Meeting Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of August 12, 2025
Approved Meeting Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of August 12, 2025.

F.6 Setting the General Obligation Bond Tax Rate of .0048% for the 2025/26 tax roll
Adopted Resolution 2025-93 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
Mayor Meyer pulled Item F.7 for consideration at a later date.

F.8 Consideration of an appointment to the Contra Costa County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees
Reappointed Vinoy Mereddy to the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees for a four-year term commencing October 10, 2025, and expiring October 10, 2029.

G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G.1 Adoption of Chapter 5.76 (‘Tobacco Retailers’) and Adoption of Tobacco Retail License Fee
Linda Shale, Senior Code Enforcement Officer, presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened the Public Hearing.

There were eleven comments submitted in writing to the City Clerk in advance of the City Council meeting.

There were three comments submitted in support of the item, from:

Dr. Mekuria, Mirna Mayorquin and Nancy Benvavides.

There were eight comments submitted in opposition of the item, from:

Amber Zulawski, Ashley Freitas, Fred White, Linda Morse-Robertson, Linda Stadlbauer, Matthew Gonzales, Jack Zulawski and Stephanie Beaman.

Amber Zulawski, Corrine, Robert Buch, Marc Strauch and Matt Strauch co-owners of Arco AM/PM, Estrella Juarez, R. Leanos, Sean Boston, Ashley Freitas, Eldon Price, Ralph Hernandez, Byanca Gaeta, Eduardo Zuragota, Leann Spooner, Isabella Arias, Maria Cordova, Clay Hawley,

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5 Nick Zulawski, Leigh Martin, Bryan Lam, Hari Thind, Danny Dohrmann, Leticia Ramirez, Joseph Hayden, Jasmid Enciso, Ian Cohen, Lara, Resident/owner of Arco AM/PM, and Carla provided comments in opposition of this item as it is written.

Celine Su, Sheel Gandhi, Emily, Isabelle Kirske, Amaya Wooding, Ronak Shrawagi, Kaiya Yasaki, Rod Flohr, Hind Lalami, and Flora provided comments in support of this item.

Mayor Meyer closed public hearing.

The Council recessed at 9:50 p.m.

The Council reconvened at 10:08 p.m.

City Clerk, Amanda McVey, read the Ordinance title into the record.

Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The Council waived the first reading and introduced Ordinance No. 1088 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, with the following amendments:
"Youth-Oriented Establishment" means a parcel in the City that is occupied by any publicly or privately owned and operated elementary school, middle school, secondary school, high school, or other institution providing academic instruction for students from kindergarten through twelfth (12th) grade pursuant to the California Education Code, not including any alternative educational facilities, day care facilities, or tutoring facilities.

Proximity to Youth-Oriented Establishment: No License may be issued, and no License may be renewed, to authorize Tobacco Retailing within five hundred (500) feet of a Youth-Oriented Establishment as measured by a straight line from the nearest point of the property line of the parcel on which the Youth Oriented Establishment is located to the nearest point of the property line of the parcel on which the Licensee’s business is located.

At any time a Youth-Oriented Establishment moves within five hundred (500) feet of a licensed Tobacco Retailer, the existing License shall remain valid and may be renewed upon expiration pursuant to all other requirements of this Chapter.

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

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6 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.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Adopted Resolution 2025-94 amending the Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees to implement a new Tobacco Retail License Fees.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
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
Mayor Meyer postponed Item G.2 to a date uncertain.

H. BUSINESS ITEMS
H.1 Discussion and Direction on Proposed Amendments to the Priority Area One (PA-1) Specific Plan
Mayor Meyer postponed Item H.1 to a date uncertain.

H.2 Farmers’ Market Expansion Update
Amanda Chaney, Recreation Supervisor, presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

The Council received the informational report and there was no further direction provided, nor motion required.

H.3 Evaluation and Recommendation on the 5th Beat
Mayor Meyer postponed Item H.3 to a date uncertain.

H.4 Award Professional Consulting Services to Brown and Caldwell for Various Water Planning Efforts
Casey Wichert, Director of Public Works presented the item.

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7 Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

Moved by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2025-95 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 notto-exceed amount of $642,293.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
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
Anju Pillai, Engineering Manager, presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

Ian Cohen provided comments in support of this item.

There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Adopted Resolution 2025-96 authorizing 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 approved 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/division6/chapter-3/article-19

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8 Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
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 Teresa Fairbanks, Acting Director of Human Resources, presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2025-97 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.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
I. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
There were no requests for Future Agenda Items.

J. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 p.m.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)

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1 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 27, 2025, 8:00 a.m.

A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.

Roll Call found the following members present: Maloney, Mendoza, Oerlemans, and Mayor Meyer.

Vice Mayor Pierson was absent at roll call and joined the City Council in Closed Session at 8:08 a.m.

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

D. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
The Council, by motion, recessed to Closed Session at 8:01 a.m.

Ayes (4): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member Absent (1): Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Motion Approved (4 to 0)
E. BUSINESS ITEMS
E.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT
F. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned from Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.

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1 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 28, 2025, 8:00 a.m.

A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.

Roll Call found the following members present: Maloney, Pierson, Mendoza, Oerlemans, and Mayor Meyer.

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

D. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Moved by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, recessed to Closed Session at 8:06 a.m.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
E. BUSINESS ITEMS
E.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT
F. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned from Closed Session at 12:55 p.m.

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1 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 4, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

Roll Call found the following members present: Mendoza, Oerlemans, and Mayor Meyer.

Council Member Maloney and Vice Mayor Pierson were absent at roll call and joined the City Council in Closed Session at 5:35p.m.

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

D. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Moved by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The Council, by motion, moved to recess to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.

Ayes (3): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, and Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Absent (2): Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (3 to 0)
E. BUSINESS ITEMS
E.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT
F. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned from Closed Session at 6:50 p.m.

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1 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 9, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Roll Call found the following members present: Maloney, Pierson, Mendoza, Oerlemans, and Mayor Meyer.

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

D. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The Council, by motion, recessed to Closed Session at 6:31 p.m.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
E. BUSINESS ITEMS
E.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - THREATENED LITIGATION E.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT
F. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Meyer reconvened in Open Session at 7:09 p.m.

Mayor Meyer stated there was nothing to report out from Closed Session.

Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The Council, by motion, moved to adjourn the Special City Council Meeting at 7:09 p.m.

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2 Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)

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1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
September 9, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

Roll Call found the following members present: Maloney, Pierson, Mendoza, Oerlemans, and Mayor Meyer.

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

C. PRESENTATIONS
C.1 Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District
Trustee Vinoy Mereddy, of the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District gave a presentation on behalf of the District.

D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

Youth Commissioners Sahil Narula and Aaroah Ranjan provided an update on Youth Commission activities.

Tom Gregory spoke regarding past communications with the Council.

Paul J. provided comments regarding recent news events.

Paul Radliff provided comments in support of allowing tattoo shops in the downtown area, and in support of Interim Police Chief O'Grodnick.

There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

E. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,

LIAISONS, AND STAFF
Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at a mixer at Westmont and a Cal Cities Latino Caucus board meeting.

Vice Mayor Pierson reported on attendance at the Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for the Brentwood Ice Cream Company; La Gran Fiesta; she hosted the Be Conference; meeting with City of Antioch Council Member, Tamisha Torres-Walker; Farmer's Market; and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People general meeting.

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2 Council Member Oerlemans reported on giving a welcoming address to the Pittsburg Police Department for their training events; attended Police Chief Herbert's Coffee with the Chief as well as his retirement party; Farmer's Market; La Gran Fiesta; Groundbreaking Ceremony for Fire Station 94; and a Police Activities League board meeting.

Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at three Special Council Meetings; meeting with a community member regarding music at City Park; Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Symposium; The Be Conference; La Gran Fiesta; and the Agricultural Enterprise Committee meeting.

Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at meeting with the Interim City Manager, Brentwood Lions and representatives from the Lions Vision Center; spoke with Pittsburg, Oakley and Antioch Mayors; participated in Play Music on the Porch Day; meeting with representative from Be Exceptional nonprofit group; the Be Conference; La Gran Fiesta; East Contra Costa Historical Society fundraiser; and the Agricultural Enterprise Committee meeting.

Interim City Manager Darin Gale provided updates on a meeting with the Makers Market regarding how they choose their monthly vendors; City Managers meeting regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement in various cities; meeting with Brentwood's Finance Director and an Artificial Intelligence Company regarding improving processes for providing information to residents; meeting with Villa Amador Apartments regarding parking concerns in the surrounding neighborhood; attended the Youth Commission meeting; a meeting regarding the Surplus Land Act and the Nail property, he also thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for cleaning up a median which CalTrans is responsible for maintaining.

F. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk, Amanda McVey, read the title for Ordinance 1088, Item F.3, into the record.

Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
The Council, by motion, moved to adopt the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
F.1 A Proclamation Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Veterans Memorial Building
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized the 100th Anniversary of the Veterans Memorial Building.

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3 The Proclamation was presented by Mayor Meyer, and received on behalf of Brentwood's local Veterans by the President of the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building Board and Commander of American Legion Post 202, Daniel Duran and Commander of VFW Post 10789, Travis Martin.

F.2 A Proclamation Recognizing September 11, 2025, as Patriot Day The Council, by Proclamation, recognized September 11, 2025 as Patriot Day.

Mayor Meyer presented the Proclamation to Staff Sergeant Ellis.

F.3 Adoption of Chapter 5.76 (‘Tobacco Retailers’) and Adoption of Tobacco Retail License Fee
Waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1088 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.

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.

F.4 Acceptance of Improvements at the Vineyards at Marsh Creek Project – Parcel ‘C-3’
Adopted Resolution 2025-98 accepting the public improvements that were conditioned to be constructed by the developer with the approval of the Vineyards at Marsh Creek project.

F.5 Notice of Completion for Modernscapes Innovations for the Pavement Management Program 2025 (Concrete)
Adopted Resolution 2025-99 accepting the work performed by Modernscapes Innovations (“Contractor”) for the Pavement Management Program 2025 (Concrete), CIP Project No. 336-31704 (“Project”); and request the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.

G. BUSINESS ITEMS
G.1 Review of the Evening Basketball Program Request for Proposals Amanda Chaney, Recreation Supervisor, presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

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4 There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The Council, by motion, directed staff to bring this item back for consideration during a Strategic Planning session.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
G.2 Discussion and Direction on Proposed Amendments to the Priority Area One (PA-1) Specific Plan
Ricardo Noguera, Economic Development Manager, and Perry Banner with De Novo Planning, presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

Melissa van Ruiten spoke in opposition of eliminating a transit center from the Priority Area One Specific Plan and in opposition of pursuing horizontal mixed use at this site.

Danny Dohrmann spoke in opposition of changing the current Priority Area One Specific Plan.

There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

There was no action taken on this item.

H. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
There were no requests for future agenda items.

I. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The Council, by motion, moved to adjourn, in honor of Leola Blueford's 92nd birthday, at 9:24 p.m.

Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)

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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Human Resources professionals play a vital role in fostering inclusive, supportive, and thriving workplaces that benefit employees, organizations, and the community; and
WHEREAS, Human Resources professionals contribute to the success of our local government, businesses, and nonprofits by promoting fair employment practices, professional development, and employee well-being; and
WHEREAS, their dedication to building positive workplace cultures, encouraging diversity and equity, and supporting individuals in their professional growth makes a meaningful difference in the lives of employees and the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brentwood recognizes the skill, commitment, and compassion of Human Resources professionals in guiding organizations through challenges and celebrating achievements; and
WHEREAS, Human Resources professionals help create workplaces where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered, strengthening both organizations and the wider community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Brentwood hereby recognizes September 26, 2025, as

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS DAY
and encourages all residents and organizations to join in honoring Human Resources professionals for their leadership, service, and positive impact on our community.

Dated this 23rd day of September, 2025
Susannah Meyer, Mayor

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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces overseas have shown extraordinary courage, dedication, and sacrifice in defense of our freedoms; and
WHEREAS, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts across the nation provide vital support to veterans, their families, and communities, fostering camaraderie, service, and advocacy for those who served abroad; and WHEREAS, the contributions of veterans enrich the City of Brentwood through their leadership, volunteerism, and commitment to strengthening our neighborhoods and community programs; and WHEREAS, recognizing and honoring the service of all veterans, regardless of branch, background, or mission, helps inspire gratitude, respect, and unity within our community; and
WHEREAS, National Veterans of Foreign Wars Day provides an opportunity for residents to come together in celebration of the courage, resilience, and lasting impact of all veterans who have served our nation overseas.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Brentwood hereby recognizes September 29, 2025, as

NATIONAL VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DAY
and encourages all residents to honor, thank, and celebrate the service and sacrifices of veterans in our community and across the nation.

Dated this 23rd day of September, 2025
Susannah Meyer, Mayor

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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States, affecting people of all genders; and early detection, education, and access to care are critical to improving survival rates and outcomes; and
WHEREAS, significant progress has been made in breast cancer research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, yet too many individuals and families continue to be impacted by this disease; and
WHEREAS, raising awareness helps encourage regular screenings, promotes healthy lifestyles, and fosters community support for all who are navigating a breast cancer diagnosis, as well as their loved ones; and WHEREAS, the City of Brentwood stands with survivors, honors the memory of those we have lost, and supports the tireless work of healthcare providers, researchers, and advocates; and
WHEREAS, together, through education, compassion, and action, we can continue to strengthen hope and progress in the fight against breast cancer.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Brentwood hereby recognizes October 2025, as

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
and encourages all residents to join in efforts to increase awareness, support research, and extend compassion to everyone affected.

Dated this 23rd day of September, 2025
Susannah Meyer, Mayor

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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, domestic violence touches the lives of people from all walks of life and has lasting impacts on families, neighborhoods, and communities; and
WHEREAS, raising awareness and offering support to survivors helps break the cycle of violence and brings hope, healing, and strength to those in need; and
WHEREAS, the compassion and dedication of local service providers, advocates, and volunteers make a meaningful difference in the lives of survivors and their families; and
WHEREAS, the residents, organizations, and leaders of Brentwood actively work together to prevent domestic violence, provide resources, and create a safe and supportive community for all; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brentwood is committed to fostering a community built on safety, respect, and care, where every individual has the opportunity to live free from fear and harm.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Brentwood hereby recognizes October 2025, as

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
and encourages all residents to come together in support of survivors, to honor their courage, and to continue working toward a future without domestic violence.

Dated this 23rd day of September, 2025
Susannah Meyer, Mayor

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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, October is celebrated as Filipino American History Month, a time to honor the vibrant culture, rich traditions, and enduring contributions of Filipino Americans to our nation; and
WHEREAS, Filipino Americans have long shared their talents, values, and hard work in communities across California and here in Brentwood, enriching our schools, businesses, neighborhoods, and civic life; and WHEREAS, the Filipino community’s strong spirit of family, hospitality, and service continues to bring people together and inspire pride throughout our City; and
WHEREAS, Filipino Americans have made lasting impacts in fields such as education, healthcare, military service, and the arts, strengthening the fabric of our society; and
WHEREAS, celebrating Filipino American History Month allows us to recognize the many ways Filipino Americans have shaped our shared history and continue to strengthen the future of Brentwood.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Brentwood hereby recognizes October 2025, as

FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
and encourages all residents to join in celebrating the culture, stories, and achievements of Filipino Americans that brighten our community and nation.

Dated this 23rd day of September, 2025
Susannah Meyer, Mayor

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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, October is recognized as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the importance of online safety and the shared responsibility of protecting our digital lives; and WHEREAS, individuals, families, businesses, and organizations all play a role in creating a safer digital community, and awareness, education, and proactive practices help prevent cyber threats; and
WHEREAS, promoting cybersecurity empowers people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to confidently use technology while protecting their personal information and digital identities; and
WHEREAS, local schools, businesses, and community organizations in Brentwood are fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness, teaching safe online practices, and supporting responsible digital citizenship; and WHEREAS, celebrating National Cybersecurity Awareness Month encourages our community to come together, share knowledge, and take steps to ensure that our digital world remains safe, inclusive, and accessible for everyone.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Brentwood hereby recognizes October 2025, as

NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH
and encourages all residents to engage in safe online practices, learn about cybersecurity, and support one another in creating a secure digital community.

Dated this 23rd day of September, 2025
Susannah Meyer, Mayor

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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed each year from September 15 through October 15, celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 theme, “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” encourages reflection on the resilience, achievements, and traditions passed through generations while inspiring progress for generations yet to come; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic Americans have enriched the social, cultural, and economic fabric of the City of Brentwood through their leadership, service, creativity, and dedication to community; and
WHEREAS, by honoring Hispanic heritage, we strengthen the values of unity, respect, and inclusivity that are essential to Brentwood’s character and shared future; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brentwood joins the nation in recognizing the importance of National Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the many contributions that continue to shape and inspire our community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Brentwood hereby recognizes September 15 through October 15, 2025, as

NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
and encourages all residents to celebrate this month with programs, activities, and reflections that honor our collective heritage and inspire a brighter future.

Dated this 23rd day of September, 2025
Susannah Meyer, Mayor

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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, October is recognized as National Italian American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of Italian Americans throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, Italian Americans have contributed in countless ways to our communities, including through business, education, public service, the arts, and cultural traditions that enrich the lives of all; and WHEREAS, the values of family, community, and generosity celebrated within Italian American culture continue to inspire and strengthen the social fabric of Brentwood and beyond; and
WHEREAS, honoring Italian American Heritage Month allows us to recognize and celebrate the achievements, resilience, and diverse stories of Italian Americans from all backgrounds and walks of life; and WHEREAS, the City of Brentwood cherishes the contributions of Italian Americans locally, whose talents, traditions, and spirit enhance the cultural vibrancy and sense of community for all residents.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Brentwood hereby recognizes October 2025, as

NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
and encourages all residents to join in celebrating the culture, traditions, and contributions of Italian Americans that enrich our community and nation.

Dated this 23rd day of September, 2025
Susannah Meyer, Mayor

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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, October is recognized as Polish American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich culture, traditions, and contributions of Polish Americans to the United States; and
WHEREAS, Polish Americans have shared their talents, dedication, and community spirit in fields such as education, business, the arts, public service, and beyond, enriching the lives of those around them; and WHEREAS, the values of family, community, and perseverance embraced by the Polish American community continue to strengthen neighborhoods and foster meaningful connections in Brentwood and across the nation; and
WHEREAS, celebrating Polish American Heritage Month allows us to recognize and honor the achievements, stories, and traditions of Polish Americans, while promoting understanding, inclusion, and appreciation of cultural diversity; and
WHEREAS, residents and organizations in Brentwood of Polish heritage contribute to the vibrancy, unity, and well-being of our local community through their leadership, volunteerism, and cultural engagement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Brentwood hereby recognizes October 2025, as

POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
and encourages all residents to join in celebrating the vibrant culture, history, and contributions of Polish Americans that enrich our community and nation.

Dated this 23rd day of September, 2025
Susannah Meyer, Mayor

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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, code enforcement officers play a vital role in maintaining safe, healthy, and thriving communities by enforcing local codes and ordinances; and
WHEREAS, these dedicated professionals promote public health, safety, and quality of life through fair and consistent enforcement, education, and community engagement; and
WHEREAS, code enforcement officers often serve as problem-solvers and educators, working closely with residents and businesses to preserve the character and well-being of neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brentwood recognizes the commitment, professionalism, and service of its code enforcement staff, whose efforts protect property values, reduce hazards, and enhance community pride; and WHEREAS, it is fitting to set aside time to express appreciation for the important contributions of code enforcement officers in our community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Brentwood hereby recognizes October 5 – 11, 2025, as

CODE ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION WEEK
and encourages all residents to join us in recognizing and thanking our dedicated code enforcement team.

Dated this 23rd day of September, 2025
Susannah Meyer, Mayor

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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Brentwood recognizes the enduring presence, rich cultures, and vital contributions of Indigenous peoples throughout California and the United States; and
WHEREAS, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an opportunity to honor the histories, languages, traditions, and knowledge of Native communities, past and present; and
WHEREAS, the wisdom, resilience, and stewardship of Indigenous peoples have shaped our lands, environment, and communities, and continue to inspire a deeper respect for our shared heritage; and WHEREAS, celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day encourages all residents to learn from, support, and collaborate with Indigenous communities, fostering inclusion, understanding, and cultural appreciation; and WHEREAS, the City of Brentwood values the ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples to our community and encourages residents to engage in education, reflection, and celebration of Indigenous culture and achievements.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Brentwood hereby recognizes October 13, 2025, as INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY
and encourages all residents to honor and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in our community and beyond.

Dated this 23rd day of September, 2025
Susannah Meyer, Mayor

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. F.13
09/23/2025
SUBJECT: Initiating and declaring the intention to order the formation of Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 25-1 (The
Meadows)
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
STAFF: E. Harith Aleem Jr., Director of Parks and Recreation Aaron Wanden, Park Maintenance Manager

TITLE/RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution initiating and declaring the intention to form Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 25-1 (The Meadows); declaring the intention to levy and collect assessments; and setting the date of October 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard for the Public Hearing in accordance with the provisions of the “Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972” and Proposition 218.

FISCAL IMPACT
Upon build-out, the City will have authorization to collect the maximum annual assessment revenue of $118,947 (in FY 2025-26 dollars) from the residential parcels located within The Meadows project. The maximum annual assessment revenues for Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 25-1 (The Meadows) will be increased each fiscal year based upon the prior year’s change in the San Francisco Bay Area Urban Wage Earners Consumer Price Index and will fund the special benefit portion of the maintenance, operation, servicing, replacement, and administration expenses associated with City improvements benefiting the project. The annual costs for Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 25-1 (The Meadows) that are attributed to benefit the public at large are estimated to be $5,398 and will be funded by the General Fund.

To ensure landscape and lighting assessment districts are self-supporting, each district has an administrative cost factored into the maximum assessment rate during formation to cover creation of annual Engineer’s Reports and levying of assessments.

Funds to cover the costs associated with the formation of the Landscape & Lighting District have been deposited with the City by the developer.

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. F.13
09/23/2025

BACKGROUND
The proposed Project will consist of 140 single-family homes at build-out, located south of Marsh Creek Road and west of Highway 4.

The Project is conditioned to provide a funding mechanism to offset the annual operation, maintenance, and future capital replacement costs attributed to City streetlights, landscaping, open space areas, trails, and park improvements that benefit the properties located within the Project.

The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (California Streets and Highways Code § 22500, et seq.), as supplemented by Proposition 218, requires that an Engineer’s Report be generated for the formation of any new assessment district or any annexations into existing assessment districts. The Engineer’s Report identifies public improvements to be maintained, as well as the maximum annual assessment rates to be levied on properties benefiting from these improvements. The assessment rates may or may not change each fiscal year, dependent on the maintenance budget, but cannot exceed the maximum annual assessment amount set when the assessment district was originally formed, plus an annual cost of living adjustment. This report will set the maximum annual assessment rates for the new assessment district being proposed.

The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, as supplemented by Proposition 218, also requires that the formation of any new assessment district be subject to a mailed ballot proceeding of the affected property owners, along with a noticed Public Hearing, prior to final approval by the City Council. If the City Council adopts the attached resolution, staff will initiate the noticing and balloting period, including mailing the required notices and ballots to the affected property owners. In order for the ballots to be counted, they must be returned to the City Clerk prior to the close of the public input portion of the Public Hearing, which will be held on October 28, 2025. At the close of the public input portion of the Public Hearing, the City Clerk will tabulate the assessment ballots. If a majority protest is found, meaning that the weighted ballots opposed exceed those in favor, the proposed district may not be formed. If a majority protest is not found, the City Council may adopt the proposed resolution confirming the diagram and assessments to form Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 25-1 (The Meadows). The sole affected property owner has agreed to and executed a written waiver shortening the Proposition 218 noticing period from 45 days to 33 days.

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. F.13
09/23/2025

CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
Not Applicable.

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

DATE OF NOTICE
Not Applicable.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Not Applicable.

ALTERNATIVE OPTION(S)
Alternative Options to the Staff Recommendation:

1. Do not approve staff’s recommendation. Not approving this action will result in the inability of the City to levy assessments in Fiscal Year 2026/27 to fund the operation, maintenance, and replacement of public improvements benefiting properties within Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 25-1 (The Meadows), and result in a significant General Fund obligation.

2. Modify staff’s recommendation based on legally defensible findings.

3. Continue item with direction for staff to return with additional information.

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Previous Action

2. Resolution

3. Preliminary Engineer’s Report – LLAD 25-1 (The Meadows)

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PREVIOUS ACTION
Previous actions related to this agenda item that were taken by the City 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.

Actions were taken in previous years to form the City’s 70 existing Landscape & Lighting Assessment Districts.

On March 25, 2025, by Resolution No. 2025-30, the City Council approved and authorized the City Manager or his/her designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Francisco for a two-year term, in an amount not to exceed $477,900, plus a 10% contingency, for assessment engineering services for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27. In addition, the two-year agreement included an option to extend the agreement for two additional one-year terms.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BRENTWOOD INITIATING AND DECLARING THE INTENTION TO
FORM LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 25-
1 (THE MEADOWS); DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND

COLLECT ASSESSMENTS, AND SETTING THE DATE OF OCTOBER
28, 2025, AT 7:00 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE

MATTER MAY BE HEARD FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE LANDSCAPING
AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND PROPOSITION 218
WHEREAS, Section 22585 of the California Streets and Highways Code requires the City Council of the City of Brentwood to adopt a resolution initiating proceedings in which it proposes the formation of an assessment district under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, describing the improvements of the proposed district, describing the proposed assessment district and specifying the distinctive designation of the district, and ordering the preparation of an Engineer’s Report to determine the annual levy of assessments for the district; and WHEREAS, as required by Section 22586 of the California Streets and Highways Code, and in accordance with provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, the Engineer of Work has filed a Preliminary Engineer’s Report for Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 25-1 (The Meadows) for Fiscal Year 2025-26 with the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, Section 22587 of the California Streets and Highways Code requires the City Council of the City of Brentwood to adopt a resolution of intention that declares the City Council’s intention to order the formation of a proposed assessment district for Fiscal Year 2025-26, declares the intention to levy and collect assessments; and gives notice of the time and place for a hearing by the City Council regarding the formation of the assessment district; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brentwood desires to initiate such proceedings described above pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Light Act of 1972 and Proposition 218, to provide for the installation, maintenance, and servicing of certain landscaping and lighting improvements within the proposed Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 25-1 (The Meadows); and WHEREAS, Proposition 218 requires that such proposed assessments be submitted to a mailed ballot proceeding of the affected property owners and that a public hearing be conducted prior to final approval.

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

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1. Hereby initiates and declares its intention to order the formation of Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 25-1 (The Meadows) (“the District”) and declares its intention to levy and collect assessments in the District.

2. Finds that the improvements to be made in the District are generally described as the operation, maintenance and servicing of landscaping, irrigation, parks, lighting, and associated facilities located in and along arterial and collector streets and within other public areas as referenced in the Preliminary Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 on file with the City Clerk.

3. Hereby directs the City Engineer to prepare and file an Engineer’s Report pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, describing the improvements, the boundaries of the District, and the proposed assessments. All interested persons are referred to the Preliminary Engineer’s Report for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the assessment district and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the assessment district.

4. Hereby sets October 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California, as the date, time, and place for the public hearing on the proposed District and the levy of proposed annual assessments upon the assessable lots and parcels of land within the Assessment District. Property owners may submit, revise, or withdraw ballots by appearing at the date, time, and place specified above, during the course of the hearing for this agenda item. Ballots may also be submitted by mail to the same address. Public participation is anticipated to be available via Zoom, telephone, or email, as will be enumerated in the agenda for the City Council meeting of October 28, 2025.

5. Directs that the City Clerk give the notice of Public Hearing and assessment ballots to the owners of property proposed to be assessed within the District, in the time, form, and manner required by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Proposition 218.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Brentwood at a regular meeting held on the 23rd day of September 2025 by the following vote:

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Landscaping and LighƟng
Assessment District 25-1
The Meadows
Fiscal Year 2025-26
Preliminary Engineer’s Report
September 23, 2025

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Formation of LLAD No. 25-1 (The Meadows)
Engineer’s Report Fiscal Year 2025-26 TABLE OF CONTENTS i
Page No.

City Directory.........................................................................................................ii Certificates............................................................................................................iii SECTION I Introduction .................................................................................... 1 SECTION II Impacts of Proposition 218............................................................. .3 SECTION III Engineer’s Report ........................................................................... 5 Part A - Plans and Specifications............................................................... 7 Part B - Estimate of Cost ........................................................................... 9 Part C - Assessment District Diagram...................................................... 11 Part D - Method of Apportionment of Assessment................................... 13 Part E - Property Owner List & Assessment Roll ..................................... 25 Appendix A – Maximum Assessment Roll .........................................................A-1 Appendix B – Benefit Boundary Diagrams ........................................................B-1

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Formation of LLAD No. 25-1 (The Meadows)
Engineer’s Report Fiscal Year 2025-26 CITY DIRECTORY
ii

CITY OF BRENTWOOD

FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT No. 25-1
(THE MEADOWS)
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY STAFF
Susannah Meyer
Mayor
Pa'tanisha Pierson Faye Maloney
Vice Mayor Council Member
Jovita Mendoza Tony Oerlemans
Council Member Council Member
Darin Gale
Interim City Manager
Allen Baquilar Amanda McVey
City Engineer City Clerk
Kerry Breen E. Harith Aleem
Director of Finance & Information Systems Director of Parks & Recreation Francisco & Associates
Assessment Engineer

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Formation of LLAD No. 25-1 (The Meadows)
Engineer’s Report Fiscal Year 2025-26 CERTIFICATES
iii

ENGINEER'S REPORT

CITY OF BRENTWOOD
FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 25-1 (THE MEADOWS)
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
The undersigned, acting on behalf of Francisco & Associates, respectfully submits the enclosed Engineer’s Report as directed by the City of Brentwood City Council pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution and provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 commencing with Section 22500 et. seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code. The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.

Dated: August 29, 2025 By:

Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.

CE No. 83709
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the Engineer’s Report, together with the Assessment Roll and Assessment District Diagram thereto attached was filed with me on the ___________ day of _________, 2025.

Amanda McVey, City Clerk
City of Brentwood
Contra Costa County, California
By:

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with the Assessment Roll and the Assessment District Diagram thereto attached, was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Brentwood, Contra Costa County, California, on the ____ ________day of ________, 2025.

Amanda McVey, City Clerk
City of Brentwood
Contra Costa County, California
By:

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Formation of LLAD No. 25-1 (The Meadows) SECTION I
Engineer’s Report Fiscal Year 2025-26 INTRODUCTION
1 SECTION I

INTRODUCTION
ENGINEER’S REPORT
FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 25-1 (THE MEADOWS)
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
To ensure the proper flow of funds for the ongoing operation, maintenance, servicing and replacement of specific improvements within the City of Brentwood (the “City”), the City Council, through the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, has previously approved the formation of seventy (70) Landscape & Lighting Assessment Districts (LLADs) and is currently proposing the formation of one (1) additional LLAD, which is the purpose of this Report. Improvements, which may be operated, maintained, serviced, and replaced by the LLADs, include, but are not limited to, landscaping, park, streetlighting, and trail improvements.

Generally, as a part of the conditions of approval to develop property within the City, property owners/developers are required to mitigate their project’s financial impact to the City. Developers can provide their own financing mechanism to mitigate their impacts or they can form a new LLAD or when applicable, annex into an existing LLAD. The formation of these LLADs ensure that the operation, maintenance, servicing, and replacement costs of these improvements are specifically paid for by those property owners who directly benefit from the improvements.

LLAD No. 25-1 (the “District”) will include the Meadows development which is located south of Marsh Creek Road and west of Highway 4. The Meadows development will consist of 140 single-family homes at build-out. In order to form the District, it will require approval from the District property owner(s), prior to final approval from City Council. This process is discussed in Section II, ‘Impacts of Proposition 218’ of this Report.

As required by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, the Engineer’s Report includes:
(1) a description of the improvements to be operated, maintained, serviced and replaced by the District, (2) a cost estimate for the District, and (3) a listing of the proposed maximum assessments to be levied upon each assessable lot or parcel within the District.

The City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing on October 28, 2025, regarding the formation of the District. At the public hearing the City will provide an opportunity for any interested person to be heard. After the public input portion of the public hearing, the City Clerk will tabulate the assessment ballots. If the assessment ballot tabulation is favorable, the City Council may adopt a resolution forming the District and confirming the maximum assessment rates as originally proposed or as modified.

Payment of these annual assessments for each parcel will be made in the same manner and at the same time as payments are made for their annual property taxes. All funds

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Formation of LLAD No. 25-1 (The Meadows) SECTION I
Engineer’s Report Fiscal Year 2025-26 INTRODUCTION
2 collected through the assessments must be placed in a special fund and can only be used for the purposes stated within this Report.

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Formation of LLAD No. 25-1 (The Meadows) SECTION II
Engineer’s Report Fiscal Year 2025-26 PROPOSITION 218
3 SECTION II
IMPACT OF PROPOSITION 218
FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT No. 25-1 (THE MEADOWS)
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
On November 5, 1996, California voters approved Proposition 218 entitled "Right to Vote On Taxes Act" which added Articles XIIIC and XIIID to the California Constitution. While its title refers only to taxes, Proposition 218 established new procedural requirements for the formation and administration of assessment districts.

These procedures stipulate that even if assessments are initially exempt from Proposition 218, new or future increases in assessments must comply with the provisions of Proposition 218. However, if the increase in assessment was anticipated in the property owner approved assessment formula (e.g., CPI increase or assessment cap) then the assessment increase is compliant with the intent and provisions of Proposition 218.

In order to form the District, it will require voter approval from the District property owner(s), prior to final approval from City Council. In order to comply with the requirements of Proposition 218, the City of Brentwood has implemented the following procedures:
1) Every property owner within the District will be mailed a ballot, which allows the property owners to cast their votes either in favor or against the proposed formation of the assessment district. A notice describing the assessment, the individual property owner’s maximum annual assessment rate, the duration of the assessment, the reason for the assessment, and the basis upon which the assessment is calculated will accompany the ballots.
2) After the close of the public input portion of the public hearing, the ballots, which have been returned to the City Clerk will be tabulated to determine whether a majority protest against the formation of the District exists. 3) When tabulating the assessment ballots, they will be weighted based on their proportionate maximum assessment amount.
4) Publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the improvements. Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways, utility easements, and that portion of public property that is not used for business purposes similar to private residential,

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Formation of LLAD No. 25-1 (The Meadows) SECTION II
Engineer’s Report Fiscal Year 2025-26 PROPOSITION 218
4 commercial, industrial and institutional activities. Also exempted from the assessments are private streets, utility easements, HOA common areas (except club houses, community centers, parking lots, etc.) and any other parcels that do not receive a special and direct benefit from the improvements.

All property owners will be noticed in accordance with Proposition 218 a minimum of 45 days prior to the public hearing, unless a shorter notice period is agreed to by all affected property owners. After the public hearing and after the ballots have been tabulated, if a majority of the weighted ballots are in favor of the assessment, then the City Council may adopt a resolution forming the District and confirming the maximum assessment rate.

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Formation of LLAD No. 25-1 (The Meadows) SECTION III
Engineer’s Report Fiscal Year 2025-26 ENGINEER'S REPORT 5 SECTION III

ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
SECTION 22500 THROUGH 22679

OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California), Proposition 218 and in accordance with the Resolution of Intention accepting the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, adopted by the City Council of the City of Brentwood, on September 23, 2025, and in connection with the proceedings for:

CITY OF BRENTWOOD
FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 25-1 (THE MEADOWS)
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
Herein after referred to as the “District", I, Eduardo Espinoza, the duly appointed ENGINEER OF WORK, submit herewith the "Report" consisting of five (5) parts as follows:

PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
This part describes the improvements in the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are as set forth on the lists thereof, attached hereto, and are on file in the Office of the Parks & Recreation Department and are incorporated herein by reference.

PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST
This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith, is as set forth on the lists thereof, attached hereto, and is on file in the Office of the Parks & Recreation and Engineering Department.

PART C: ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
This part incorporates by reference a diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District. The diagram has been prepared by the Engineer of Work and is on file in the Office of the Brentwood City Clerk. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Contra Costa County Assessor for the year when this Report was prepared. The Assessor's maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.

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Engineer’s Report Fiscal Year 2025-26 ENGINEER'S REPORT 6 PART D: METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENT
This part contains the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon parcel classification of land within the District, in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received.

PART E: PROPERTY OWNER LIST & ASSESSMENT ROLL
This part contains a list of the Contra Costa County Assessor’s Parcel numbers, and the maximum amount to be assessed upon the benefited lands within the District. The Assessment Roll is filed in the Office of the Brentwood City Clerk and is incorporated in this Report by reference. The list is keyed to the records of the Contra Costa County Assessor, which are incorporated herein by reference.

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7 PART A

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The facilities, constructed that benefit the District, and those which may be subsequently operated, maintained, serviced, and replaced are generally described as follows:

The operation, maintenance, servicing and replacement of streetlighting, landscaping, walls, monuments, trails, parks, open space areas, and associated facilities including but not limited to; personnel, electrical energy, utilities such as water, materials, contractual services, and other items necessary for the satisfactory operation, maintenance, servicing and replacement of the facilities as described below.

Streetlighting Facilities Along Arterial and Major Roadways Median and roadside street lights located along arterial and major roadways as shown on the Arterial and Major Roadway Benefit Boundary Diagram (Appendix page B-2) and described in Table 2 of this Report consist of, but are not limited to poles, fixtures, bulbs, conduits, equipment including guys, anchors, posts and pedestals, metering devices, utilities and other appurtenant facilities within the public rights-of-way and easements benefitting parcels within the boundaries of the District.

Landscaping Facilities Along Arterial and Major Roadways Median and roadside landscaping facilities located along arterial and major roadways as shown on the Arterial and Major Roadway Benefit Boundary Diagram (Appendix page B2) and described in Table 3 of this Report consist of, but are not limited to landscaping, irrigation, planting, shrubbery, ground cover, trees, pathways, hardscapes, walls, fences, utilities, and other appurtenant facilities required to provide landscaping within the public rights-of-way and easements benefitting parcels within the boundaries of the District.

Parks Facilities
Community and neighborhood parks and open space facilities as shown on the Parks Benefit Boundary Diagram (Appendix page B-3) and described in Table 4 of this Report consist of, but are not limited to parks, open space, drainage areas, creeks, ponds, pathways, landscaping, trees, shrubbery, sidewalks, tot lots, park equipment, playgrounds, fences, etc. including the removal of trash and debris, and other appurtenant facilities within the public park areas, public rights-of-way, and easements benefitting parcels within the boundaries of the District.

Local Landscaping Facilities
Local landscaping facilities located within or adjacent to the District are shown on the Local Benefit Boundary Diagram (Appendix page B-4) and described in Table 5 of this

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Engineer’s Report Fiscal Year 2025-26 PART A
8 Report consist of, but are not limited to landscaping, irrigation, planting, shrubbery, ground cover, trees, pathways, hardscapes, walls, monuments, fences, utilities, and other appurtenant facilities required to provide landscaping within the public rights-of-way and easements benefitting parcels within the boundaries of the District.

Trail Facilities
Maintenance of trail facilities consist of, but are not limited to: operation, maintenance, servicing, and replacement of open space areas, trails, etc. including landscaping, irrigation, hardscapes, pathway materials, removal of trash and debris, and other appurtenant facilities within the public rights-of-way and easements that benefit parcels within the boundaries of the District.

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Engineer’s Report Fiscal Year 2025-26 PART B
9 PART B

ESTIMATE OF COST
The 1972 Act requires that a special fund be set up for the collection of revenues and expenditures of each LLAD. The Act provides that the total cost of operation, maintenance, servicing and replacement of the street lighting, landscaping, trails, parks, open space areas, and associated facilities, etc. can be recovered by each LLAD.

Incidental expenses including administration of the LLADs, engineering fees, legal fees and all other associated costs of the District can also be included.

Table No. 1 on the following page shows the total operation, maintenance, servicing, and replacement budgets upon completion of all improvements which could be assessed against the benefiting parcels within the District in FY 2025-26 dollars.

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Engineer’s Report Fiscal Year 2025-26 PART B
10 Revenues collected from the assessment shall be used only for the purposes as stated herein. Any balance remaining on July 1 at the end of the fiscal year must be carried over to the next fiscal year.

FY 2025-26 LLAD Other Other Non- General
Improvement Type Cost No. 25-1 LLAD Parcels 1 LLAD Parcels 2 Benefit 3 Arterial Streetlighting $429,174.71 $2,297.40 $328,926.01 $85,903.68 $12,047.62 Arterial Landscaping $4,604,990.63 $27,813.80 $3,982,189.56 $520,011.77 $74,975.50 Community and Neighborhood Parks $9,583,364.14 $32,209.80 $8,169,998.56 $1,055,509.25 $325,646.53 Local Landscaping4 $36,113.10 $35,390.84 N/A N/A $722.26 Maintenance Subtotal $14,653,642.58 $97,711.84 $12,481,114.13 $1,661,424.70 $413,391.91 Reserves for Local Improvements
Capital Reserves5 $10,834.16 $10,617.48 N/A N/A $216.68 Operating Reserves/Contingency5 $10,834.16 $10,617.48 N/A N/A $216.68 Reserves Subtotal $21,668.32 $21,234.96 N/A N/A $433.36 Total $14,675,310.90 $118,946.80 $12,481,114.13 $1,661,424.70 $413,825.27 1 This represents the special benefit amounts allocated to parcels located within other existing City of Brentwood LLADs. These amounts will be paid for by parcels located within those LLADs. 2 This represents the special benefit amounts allocated to parcels not located within existing City of Brentwood LLADs. These amounts will be funded by the City's General Fund or by some other non-LLAD funds until new development occurs on these parcels. 3 General Benefit will be funded by the City's General Fund or by some other non-LLAD funds. 4 Incidental costs such as County Collection Fees, Assessment Engineering, and City Administration costs have been applied exclusively to local improvements and are included in the cost estimate shown for Local Landscaping. 5 The Operating and Capital Reserves shown above only apply to Local Improvements. Since the City transfers funds to LLAD No. 25-1 on July 1, there is no need to collect operating reserves from Other Non-District Parcels and the General Fund.

Table No. 1 - LLAD No. 25-1 Cost Estimate (FY 2025-26 Dollars) Special Benefit

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Formation of LLAD No. 25-1 (The Meadows) SECTION III
Engineer’s Report Fiscal Year 2025-26 PART C
11 PART C

ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The boundaries of the District are completely within the boundaries of the City of Brentwood. The Assessment Diagram is on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Brentwood and shown on the following page of this Report. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Contra Costa County Assessor, for the year when this Report was prepared, and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.

A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram for the District is included on the following page.

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Engineer’s Report Fiscal Year 2025-26 PART D
13 PART D

METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENT
Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which includes, but is not limited to the operation, maintenance, servicing and replacement of street lighting, landscaping, trails, park, and open space area facilities.

Section 22573 of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 requires that maintenance assessments must be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. This Section states:
"The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefit to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.”
In addition, Article XIIID, of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional “special benefit” conferred on the property. Article XIIID provides that only special benefits are assessable, and the City must separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel. There is no widely accepted or statutory formula for determining general and special benefit. However, the constitution states that a special benefit is different from a general benefit in that it is “particular and distinct” and “over and above” general benefits received by other properties.

Article XIIID provided that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways, utility easements, and that portion of public property that is not developed and used for business purposes similar to private residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional activities.

The amount to be assessed may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the amount among all assessable lots or parcels. Additionally, it’s required that the City separate the general benefits from the special benefits, because only special benefits may be assessed.

ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The operation, maintenance, servicing, and replacement costs for the landscaping, streetlighting, parks, open space areas, and trail facilities are apportioned in accordance with a methodology that is consistent with standard assessment engineering practices.

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14 Since the assessments are levied on the owners of properties as shown on the secured property tax rolls, the final assessments must be assigned by Assessor's Parcel Number.

If assessments were to be allocated by parcel, not considering land use, benefit would not be allocated accurately, because a single-family parcel would be paying the same as a 50-unit apartment parcel or a large commercial establishment. Therefore, as previously stated, the total assessment costs are allocated to each parcel of land based on the benefit received by each parcel. The assessment methodology is based on Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) as discussed below.

Single-Family Residential Parcels - The single-family residential parcel has been selected as the basic unit for the calculation of assessments since it represents approximately 90% of the parcels within the City. Therefore, the single-family residential parcel is defined as one EDU per parcel. The assessment methodology used to assign EDUs to other land uses in proportion to the special benefit they receive relative to the single-family residential parcel is discussed below.

Condominium, Duet, Townhome and Mobile Home Parcels - Condominiums, duets, townhomes, and mobile homes on average have approximately 75% of the building square footage compared to a single-family home. Furthermore, studies consistently show that these types of residential products impact public infrastructure approximately 75% as much as a single-family residential parcel. Therefore, all condominium, townhome and mobile home parcels are assessed 0.75 EDUs per parcel.

Multi-Family Residential Units - Multi-family residential units on average have approximately 50% of the building square footage compared to a single-family home.

Furthermore, studies consistently show that multi-family residential units impact public infrastructure approximately 50% as much as a single-family home. Therefore, all multifamily parcels are assessed 0.50 EDUs per unit.

Non-Residential Parcels - Commercial, industrial, institutional, and other non-residential properties are assessed at three (3) EDUs per acre of land. The 3.00 EDU per acre allocation is based upon the average size of a single-family parcel in the City of Brentwood which is approximately 1/6 of an acre. For every acre of non-residential land approximately 6 single-family homes could be constructed on that acre of land which would equate to 6.00 EDUs per acre. Furthermore, it was determined that NonResidential parcels benefit less than residential properties from the authorized improvements because their employees have less time and opportunity to use and benefit from the improvements, than residents who live within the City. Employees typically benefit or may use the improvements before work, during breaks and at lunch, or after work. Residents have the ability to use the improvements during the same times and on weekends and holidays, since they reside in the area. Based on this information, it is reasonable to assume that for non-residential property the opportunity to use and benefit from the improvements is approximately 50% of that realized by residential properties.

Therefore, EDUs assigned to non-residential property are assessed three (3) EDUs per acre of land because they have been discounted by 50% to account for the differences in benefit from improvements conferred on residential and non-residential property.

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15 Undeveloped Parcels – All undeveloped properties are assessed at 25% of the developed EDUs assigned for each parcel of land based on the properties land use classification.

Undeveloped properties benefit less from the improvements than developed property because undeveloped properties do not have structures which house residents or utilize employees. However, the improvements funded by the City’s LLADs do benefit undeveloped property because improvements have already been installed that allows for development to occur and to use the improvements immediately upon the initiation of development making the property more attractive. Based on this information, it is reasonable to assume that undeveloped property benefits less than developed property.

To determine the difference in special benefit conferred on developed and undeveloped property, the Contra Costa County Assessor’s assessed values for property within the City were reviewed to determine what percentage of assessed value is typically associated with the underlying land and what percentage is typically associated with the structure. Based upon the review, it was determined that approximately 25% of the assessed value of developed property in the City is associated with the underlying land.

Based on the comparison of benefits of developed property to undeveloped property it is reasonable to assess the undeveloped property at 25% of the rate for developed property.

Therefore, EDUs assigned to undeveloped residential and non-residential property have been discounted by 75% to account for the differences in benefit from improvements conferred on developed and undeveloped property.

Exempt Parcels - Publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the improvements. Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways (all of which are typically not assigned an APN by the County), and that portion of public property that is not developed and used for business purposes similar to private commercial, industrial, and institutional activities (such as office buildings like a City Hall, etc.). Also exempted from the assessment would be utility rights-of-ways, common areas (such as in condominium complexes), and any other property that is deemed to be unable to develop by the City. These types of parcels do not benefit from the improvements. Also exempted from the assessments are private streets, utility easements, HOA common areas (except club houses, community centers, parking lots, etc.) and any other parcels that do not receive a special and direct benefit from the improvements.

Furthermore, parcels within the District may be assessed as developed once the final maps have been approved by the City of Brentwood and/or it is anticipated that improvements will need to be maintained or reserve funds will need to be collected for the ensuing fiscal year.

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16 QUANTIFICATION OF BENEFIT
The District will provide a funding source for the operation, maintenance, servicing and replacement of streetlighting, landscaping, park, and open space area facilities authorized under the statute that benefit properties within the boundaries of the District. As previously discussed, it’s required that the City separate the general benefits from the special benefits, because only special benefits may be assessed. In order for the City to separate out the costs associated with general and special benefits for each improvement type, an analysis of each improvement was conducted as described below.

Streetlighting Along Arterial and Major Roadways
Streetlighting located along the City’s arterial and major roadways provide a benefit to parcels inside and outside the City. The benefits from streetlights are enhanced illumination which allows for:
• Safer vehicle and pedestrian access to and from property. • Enhanced deterrence of criminal or suspicious activity such as property theft, vandalism, criminal acidity, illegal dumping, and damage to improvements and property.
• Improved ability of pedestrians and motorists to see. • Improved traffic circulation and reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss.
• Increased nighttime visibility resulting in enhanced safety on roads, streets, and in public areas.

To determine which properties benefit from streetlighting along the City’s arterial and major roadways a benefit analysis was performed. The analysis utilized Google Maps to determine which arterial and major roadways within the City were most likely to be used by property owners/residents when driving or walking to various destinations inside and outside of the City. The analysis showed that all properties within the City would utilize the City’s arterial and major roadway system when traveling to destinations within the City or to other cities and communities. The analysis also found that there are additional properties located outside the City limits that would utilize the City’s arterial and major roadway system when traveling through the City to various destinations outside the City.

Vehicular or pedestrian traffic flow commencing outside of the City but traveling to a destination inside the City was determined to be a special benefit to the destination parcel within the City. The analysis used each parcel’s physical location as a starting destination and then selected ending destinations were inputted (e.g., neighboring cities or communities surrounding the City of Brentwood). If Google Maps showed the property owner/resident located outside the City would pass through and utilize the City’s arterial and major roadway system to travel to a destination outside of the City, then they were considered to receive a benefit from the City’s arterial and major roadway system. In addition, the analysis showed that most parcels outside of the City did not benefit from the improvements because they did not utilize the City’s roadways to travel to a destination parcel outside of the City, but would in most circumstances, if not all rather

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17 utilize Highway 4 to traverse the City or use an alternative route, therefore circumventing the City’s arterial and major roadways.

In addition to the special and direct benefits the property owners within the City receive from these enhanced streetlighting improvements, there are also some incidental general benefits received by vehicular and pedestrian flow-through traffic (traffic that does not stop within the City) which originates from properties outside the City limits from individuals who use the City’s arterial and major roadway system to travel to another destination outside of the City. It has been determined that some properties not located within the City, north of the City limits, utilize arterial and major roadways within the City when traveling to destinations south of the City and that some properties not located within City, south and east of the City limits, utilize arterial and major roadways within the City when traveling to a destination north of the City. Properties meeting these criteria have been identified and such benefits must be accounted for and cannot be assessed to the properties within the City’s LLADs.

To quantify and separate the special benefits received by property owners within the City limits and the general benefit received by the property owners outside the City, EDUs were assigned to all benefiting properties (both inside and outside the City). The analysis resulted in a benefit boundary being drawn and EDUs being assigned to one of three categories of parcels: special benefits assigned to properties that lie within the City and not in a LLAD, special benefits assigned to properties that lie within the City and in a LLAD, and general benefits assigned to properties that lie outside the City. The aggregated EDU assignments for each categorization of property determined that 2.81% of the EDUs were attributed to properties located outside of the City. Therefore, it is estimated that 97.19% of the annual cost to operate, maintain, service and replace the arterial and major roadway streetlighting would be a special and direct benefit to the parcels within the City and 2.81% of the annual cost to operate, maintain, service and replace the arterial and major roadway streetlighting would be a general benefit.

Streetlighting Along Arterial and Major Roadway Cost Allocation The 1,405 roadside and median streetlights located along arterial and major roadways within the Arterial and Major Roadway Benefit Boundary cost approximately $429,174.71 per year to maintain in FY 2025-26 dollars. The cost to maintain the streetlighting along the arterial and major roadways are spread to all benefitting parcels identified within the Arterial and Major Roadway Benefit Boundary. The parcels identified to be within the Arterial and Major Roadway Benefit Boundary equate to 26,153 EDUs which results in an annual cost allocation of $16.41 per EDU in FY 2025-26 dollars. As previously discussed,

97.19% of the annual cost to operate and maintain the streetlights would be a special and direct benefit to the parcels within the Arterial and Major Roadway Benefit Boundary.

Table No. 2 shows the streetlight cost allocation associated with arterials and major roadways.

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18 Landscaping Along Arterial and Major Roadways
Landscaping located along the City’s arterial and major roadways provide a benefit to parcels within and outside the City. The benefits from landscaping include enhanced beautification which allows for:
• Enhanced desirability of property through association with the improvements. • Improved aesthetic appeal of properties providing a positive representation of the area and properties.
• Enhanced beautification to the adjacent developments. • Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the LLADs resulting from well-maintained improvements associated with the properties. • Enhanced quality of life through well-maintained green space and landscaped areas.
• Reduced criminal activity and property-related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the LLADs through well-maintained surroundings and amenities including abatement of graffiti.
• Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, dust and debris control, and fire prevention.
• Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation, and attenuating noise.

To determine which properties benefit from landscaping along the City’s arterial and major roadways a benefit analysis was performed. The analysis utilized Google Maps to determine which arterial and major roadways within the City were most likely to be used by property owners/residents when driving or walking to various destinations inside and outside of the City. The analysis showed that all properties within the City would utilize the City’s arterial and major roadway system when traveling to destinations within the City or to other cities and communities. The analysis also found that there are additional properties located outside the City limits that would utilize the City’s arterial and major roadway system when traveling through the City to various destinations outside the City.

Vehicular or pedestrian traffic flow commencing outside of the City but traveling to a destination inside the City was determined to be a special benefit to the destination parcel within the City. The analysis used each parcel’s physical location as a starting destination and then selected ending destinations were inputted (e.g. neighboring cities or communities surrounding the City of Brentwood). If Google Maps showed the property owner/resident located outside the City would pass through and utilize the City’s arterial and major roadway system to travel to a destination outside of the City, then they were LLAD No. 25-1
LLAD Other Other Non General Cost per EDU
Improvement No. 25-1 LLAD Parcels LLAD Parcels Benefit (FY 2025-26 Type 0.54% 76.64% 20.02% 2.81% Dollars)1
Arterial and Major Roadway
Streetlighting $2,297.40 $328,926.01 $85,903.68 $12,047.62 $16.41 1 The LLAD No. 25-1 Cost per EDU was determined by dividing the LLAD No. 25-1 costs attributed to special benefit by the projected number of EDUs for LLAD No. 25-1.

Special Benefit
Table No. 2 - Arterial and Major Roadway Street Lighting Cost Allocation

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19 considered to receive a benefit from the City’s arterial and major roadway system. In addition, the analysis showed that most parcels outside of the City did not benefit from the improvements because they did not utilize the City’s roadways to travel to a destination parcel outside of the City, but would in most circumstances, if not all rather utilize Highway 4 to traverse the City or use an alternative route, therefore circumventing the City’s arterial and major roadways.

In addition to the special and direct benefits the property owners within the City receive from these enhanced landscaping improvements, there are also some incidental general benefits received by vehicular and pedestrian flow-through traffic (traffic that does not stop within the City) which originates from properties outside the City limits from individuals who use the City’s arterial and major roadway system to travel to another destination outside of the City. It has been determined that some properties not located within the City, north of the City limits, utilize arterial and major roadways within the City when traveling to destinations south of the City and that some properties not located within City, south and east of the City limits, utilize arterial and major roadways within the City when traveling to a destination north of the City. Properties meeting these criteria have been identified and such benefits must be accounted for and cannot be assessed to the properties within the City’s LLADs.

To quantify and separate the special benefits received by property owners within the City limits and the general benefit received by the property owners outside the City, EDUs were assigned to all benefiting properties (both inside and outside the City). The analysis resulted in a benefit boundary being drawn and EDUs being assigned to one of three categories of parcels: special benefits assigned to properties that lie within the City and not in a LLAD, special benefits assigned to properties that lie within the City and in a LLAD, and general benefits assigned to properties that lie outside the City. It was determined that parcels within the categories that are not in a LLAD benefit less than parcels within the LLADs due to the proximity of the landscaping to the properties within the LLADs. This finding resulted in the EDUs assigned to parcels in the City and not in a LLAD and parcels outside the City being reduced by 50%. The aggregated EDU assignments for each categorization of property determined that 1.63% of the EDUs were attributed to properties located outside of the City. Therefore, it is estimated that 98.37% of the annual cost to operate, maintain, service and replace the arterial and major roadway landscaping would be a special and direct benefit to the parcels within the City and 1.63% of the annual cost to operate, maintain, service and replace the arterial and major roadway landscaping would be a general benefit.

Landscaping Along Arterial and Major Roadway Cost Allocation The 117.852 acres of City-maintained landscaping along the arterial and major roadways within the Arterial and Major Roadway Benefit Boundary cost approximately $4,604.990.63 per year to maintain in FY 2025-26 dollars. The cost to maintain the arterial and major roadway landscaping is spread to all benefitting parcels identified within the Arterial and Major Roadway Benefit Boundary. The parcels identified on the Arterial and Major Roadway Benefit Boundary equate to 23,179 EDUs which results in an annual cost allocation of $198.67 per EDU in FY 2025-26 dollars. As previously discussed, 98.37%

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20 of the annual cost to operate and maintain the roadside and median landscaping would be a special and direct benefit to the parcels within the Arterial and Major Roadway Benefit Boundary. Table 3 shows the landscaping cost allocation associated with arterials and major roadways.

Park and Trail Facilities
The City of Brentwood’s General Plan policy is aimed at ensuring that recreational opportunities will continue to exist throughout the City and that an adequate park and trail system continues to be developed and maintained to serve the City. In keeping with these policies, the City Council formed a Citywide Park Assessment district for park maintenance in 1997 to secure a funding mechanism for a portion of the benefits and associated costs to maintain community parks and neighborhood parks. In addition, the City’s LLADs were also established to fund park and trail costs associated with each benefiting property for the community and neighborhood parks that could not be funded from the Citywide Park Assessment District. For the purposes of this report, community parks are defined as typically being larger parks that are designed with amenities to serve the City as a whole as described further in the Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan originally approved on August 23, 1994 and subsequently approved on June 25, 2002.

Neighborhood parks are defined as being generally smaller than community parks and typically benefit those residents located within a one-half mile radius from the park and as further defined within the Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan previously referenced.

There are 100 Parks spread throughout the City serving a population of approximately 67,000 residents. Community and neighborhood parks provide a special and direct benefit to the parcels within the City. The special and direct benefit to the parcels consists of enhanced recreational opportunities, including baseball, soccer, swimming, basketball, walking, jogging, etc. and the use of improvements such as: picnic tables, barbequing, playground equipment, community center rooms, green spaces, benches, bioswales, etc.

The parks, trails, and the associated recreational opportunities provide for more aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods, environmental and health benefits, community gathering places, and an overall improved and healthier community image, etc. If these park and trail improvements were not installed, property within the City’s LLADs would not look as appealing to property owners, prospective property buyers, and patrons alike, which would adversely affect the value of their property. Based on the Parks and Economic Development Report published in the American Planning Association, homes LLAD No. 25-1
LLAD Other Other Non General Cost per EDU
No. 25-1 District Parcels District Parcels Benefit (FY 2025-26 Improvement Type 0.60% 86.48% 11.29% 1.63% Dollars)1
Arterial and Major Roadway
Landscaping $27,813.80 $3,982,189.56 $520,011.77 $74,975.50 $198.67 1 The LLAD No. 25-1 cost per EDU was determined by dividing the LLAD No. 25-1 costs attributed to special benefit by the projected number of EDUs for LLAD No. 25-1.

Special Benefit
Table No. 3 - Arterial and Major Roadway Landscaping Cost Allocation

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21 adjacent and near parks and open space are typically valued at 8-20% higher than comparable properties, with positive price effect declining to zero about ½ mile away.

Therefore, park and trail improvements provide a special and direct benefit to property located within ½ miles of park and trail improvements.

Furthermore, the Brentwood Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan development guidelines as previously referenced herein, states that, neighborhood parks should service residents within a ½ mile +/- radius or approximately 1,000 to 2,000 people. The City maintains on average one neighborhood park per 800 residents. In addition to the special and direct benefits the property owners receive within the City from these enhanced park improvements, there are also some incidental benefits received by residents located from outside the City that may utilize the City’s community and neighborhood parks. Even though these are incidental benefits, they must be accounted for and cannot be assessed to the properties within the City’s LLADs.

Based on park user data, it is conservatively estimated that approximately 95% of the benefits associated with community parks are of benefit to property within the City and 98% of the benefits associated with neighborhood parks are of a special and direct benefit to properties within ½ mile distance (+/-). Therefore, 95% of the costs to annually operate, maintain, service and replace the community parks and 98% of the costs to annually operate, maintain, service and replace the neighborhood parks would be a special and direct benefit to the parcels within the City, and 5% and 2%, respectively of the annual costs to operate, maintain, service and replace the parks would be a general benefit.

Park Facilities Cost Allocation
The approximate 254.275 acres of community and neighborhood parks within the Park Benefit Boundary cost approximately $9,583,364 to maintain in FY 2025-26 dollars. The cost to maintain the parks is spread to all benefiting parcels identified within the Parks Benefit Boundary.

The community parks within the Park Benefit Boundary cost approximately $4,465,975 to maintain in FY 2025-26 dollars. As previously discussed, 95% of the annual cost to operate and maintain community parks is considered a special and direct benefit to the parcels within the park benefit boundary and 5% of the annual cost to operate and maintain community parks is considered a general benefit. The parcels identified within the Park Benefit Boundary equate to 23,188 EDUs, which results in an annual cost allocation of $86.60 per EDU in FY 2025-26 dollars for community parks. Table 4A shows the cost allocation associated with community parks.

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22 The neighborhood parks within the Park Benefit Boundary cost approximately $5,117,389 to maintain in FY 2025-26 dollars. As previously discussed, approximately 98% of the annual cost to operate and maintain neighborhood parks is considered a special and direct benefit to the parcels within the park benefit boundary and 2% of the annual cost to operate and maintain neighborhood parks is considered a general benefit. The parcels identified within the Park Benefit Boundary equate to 23,188 EDUs, which results in an annual cost allocation of $143.47 per EDU in FY 2025-26 dollars for neighborhood parks.

Table 4B shows the cost allocation associated with neighborhood parks.

The total annual cost allocation needed to maintain the community and neighborhood parks within the Park Benefit Boundary is $230.07 per EDU in FY 2025-26 dollars as summarized in Table 4C below.

Local Landscaping
To determine which properties benefit from local or development specific landscaping a benefit analysis was performed. Landscaping located along and adjacent to the local streets provide a special and direct benefit to parcels within the development. The special and direct benefits from local landscaping within the development consists of enhanced beautification to the entrances and along the roadsides within the development. Property owners who reside within these developments realize this enhanced aesthetic benefit when they are entering and exiting the development. If these local landscape LLAD No. 25-1
LLAD Other Other Non General Cost per EDU
Improvement No. 25-1 District Parcels District Parcels Benefit (FY 2025-26 Type 0.27% 85.83% 8.90% 5.00% Dollars)1
Parks $12,124.00 $3,833,250.71 $397,301.26 $223,298.74 $86.60 1 The LLAD No. 25-1 cost per EDU was determined by dividing the LLAD No. 25-1 costs attributed to special benefit by the projected number of EDUs for LLAD No. 25-1.

Special Benefit
Table No. 4A - Community Park Cost Allocation
LLAD No. 25-1
LLAD Other Other Non General Cost per EDU
Improvement No. 25-1 District Parcels District Parcels Benefit (FY 2025-26 Type 0.39% 84.75% 12.86% 2.00% Dollars)1
Parks $20,085.80 $4,336,747.85 $658,207.99 $102,347.79 $143.47 1 The LLAD No. 25-1 cost per EDU was determined by dividing the LLAD No. 25-1 costs attributed to special benefit by the projected number of EDUs for LLAD No. 25-1.

Table No. 4B - Neighborhood Park Cost Allocation
Special Benefit
munity Park Neighborhood Park Parks
per EDU Cost per EDU Cost per EDU
$86.60 $143.47 $230.07
Table No. 4C - Parks FY 2025-26 Annual Cost Allocation

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23 improvements were not installed, the developments would not look as appealing to property owners and prospective property buyers which would adversely affect the value of their property. Therefore, these landscape improvements provide a specific enhancement to their property values and not a general enhancement of property values.

Since the local streets within the development are designed to have minimal flow through traffic, there are few reasons for vehicles to access the local streets unless their destination is to or from a single-family residential parcel within the development.

However, it is reasonable to conclude that some vehicular traffic may on a rare occasion utilize the local streets due to the need to turn around or a mistaken turn into the development. The rare circumstance where a pedestrian or vehicle mistakenly uses the local streets, have been determined to be a rare and infrequent circumstance. Even though these are rare and infrequent circumstances, they must be accounted for and cannot be assessed to the properties within the City’s LLADs. Therefore, based on flowthrough traffic it is conservatively estimated that approximately 98% of the annual trips along local roadways within the development would be a special and direct benefit to the parcels within the LLADs and 2% of the annual trips along local roadways within the development would be a general benefit.

To quantify and separate the special benefits received by all property within the development EDUs were assigned was applied to all benefitting properties inside the development as identified. It was determined that 2% of the cost to operate, maintain, service and replace the local landscaping were assigned to properties located outside of the development. Therefore, it is estimated that 98% of the annual cost to operate, maintain, service and replace the local landscaping would be a special and direct benefit to the parcels within the development and 2% of the annual cost to operate, maintain, service and replace the local landscaping would be a general benefit.

Local Landscaping Cost Allocation
The 0.856 acres of local landscaping within the Local Benefit Boundary cost approximately $36,113 to maintain in FY 2025-26 dollars. As previously discussed, 98% of the annual cost to operate and maintain the local landscaping is a special and direct benefit to the parcels within the Local Benefit Boundary and is spread to all benefitting parcels within the Local Benefit Boundary. The parcels identified on the Local Benefit Boundary equate to 140.00 EDUs which results in an annual cost allocation of $252.79 per EDU in FY 2025-26 dollars. Table 5 shows the cost allocation associated with local landscaping.

LLAD No. 25-1
LLAD General Cost per EDU
Improvement FY 2025-26 25-1 Benefit (FY 2025-26
Type Cost 98.00% 2.00% Dollars)1
Local Landscaping/Fencing and Soundwalls $36,113.10 $35,390.84 $722.26 $252.79 $36,113.10 $35,390.84 $722.26 $252.79
1 The LLAD No. 25-1 cost per EDU was determined by dividing the LLAD No. 25-1 costs attributed to special benefit by the projected number of EDUs for LLAD No. 25-1.

Table No. 5 - Local Landscaping Cost Allocation

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24 DISTRICT MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATE
The maximum assessment rate may be adjusted each subsequent fiscal year to correspond with the annual increase in the San Francisco Bay Area Urban Wage Earners Consumer Price Index from December to December of each year (Base Year of 2024), or 2% whichever is greater.

Parcels within the District become assessable once the final maps have been approved by the City of Brentwood or it is anticipated that improvements will need to be maintained or reserve funds will need to be collected in the ensuing fiscal year.

The following table outlines the total maximum assessment rate in FY 2025-26 dollars.

Other Other Non LLAD No. 25-1
LLAD No. 25-1 District Parcel District Parcel Rate per EDU FY 2025-26 Special Special Special General (FY 2025-26
Improvement Type Cost Benefit Benefit1 Benefit2 Benefit3 Dollars) Arterial and Major Roadway Streetlighting $429,174.71 $2,297.40 $328,926.01 $85,903.68 $12,047.62 $16.41 Arterial and Major Roadway Landscaping $4,604,990.63 $27,813.80 $3,982,189.56 $520,011.77 $74,975.50 $198.67 Community and Neighborhood Parks $9,583,364.14 $32,209.80 $8,169,998.56 $1,055,509.25 $325,646.53 $230.07 Local Landscaping4 $36,113.10 $35,390.84 N/A N/A $722.26 $252.79 Subtotal $14,653,642.58 $97,711.84 $12,481,114.13 $1,661,424.70 $413,391.91 $697.94 Reserves for Local Improvements
Capital Reserves5 $10,834.16 $10,617.48 N/A N/A $216.68 $75.84 Operating Reserves/Contingency5 $10,834.16 $10,617.48 N/A N/A $216.68 $75.84 Subtotal $21,668.32 $21,234.96 N/A N/A $433.36 $151.68
Total $14,675,310.90 $118,946.80 $12,481,114.13 $1,661,424.70 $413,825.27 $849.62 1 This represents the special benefit amounts allocated to parcels located within other existing City of Brentwood LLADs. These amounts will be paid for by parcels located within those LLADs.
2 This represents the special benefit amounts allocated to parcels not located within existing City of Brentwood LLADs. These amounts will be funded by the City's General Fund or by some other non-LLAD funds until new development occurs on these parcels. 3 General Benefit will be funded by the City's General Fund or by some other non-LLAD funds. 4 Incidental costs such as County Collection Fees, Assessment Engineering, and City Administration costs have been applied exclusively to local improvements and are included in the cost estimate for Local Landscaping. 5 The Operating and Capital Reserves shown above only apply to Local Improvements. Since the City transfers funds to LLAD No. 25-1 on July 1, there is no need to collect operating reserves from Other Non-District Parcels and the General Fund.

Table No. 6 - Total Maximum Assessment Calculation (FY 2025-26 Dollars)

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PROPERTY OWNER LIST & ASSESSMENT ROLL
A list of names and addresses of the owners of all parcels, and the description of each lot or parcel proposed for the District is shown on the last equalized Property Tax Roll of the Contra Costa County Assessor, which by reference is hereby made a part of this Report.

This list is keyed to the Assessor's Parcel Numbers as shown on the Assessment Roll, which includes the maximum proposed amount of assessments apportioned to each lot or parcel. The Maximum Assessment Roll is on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Brentwood and is shown in this Report as Appendix “A”.

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MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT ROLL

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Assessor Parcel Development FY 2025-26 Assessor Parcel Development FY 2021-22 Number(s) Name Maximum Assessment Number(s) Name Maximum Assessment 007-760-001 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-079 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-002 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-080 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-003 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-081 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-004 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-082 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-005 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-083 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-006 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-084 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-007 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-085 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-008 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-086 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-009 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-087 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-010 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-088 The Meadows $0.00 007-760-011 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-089 The Meadows $0.00 007-760-012 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-090 The Meadows $0.00 007-760-013 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-091 The Meadows $0.00 007-760-014 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-092 The Meadows $0.00 007-760-015 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-093 The Meadows $0.00 007-760-016 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-094 The Meadows $0.00 007-760-017 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-001 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-018 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-002 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-019 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-003 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-020 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-004 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-021 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-005 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-022 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-006 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-023 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-007 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-024 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-008 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-025 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-009 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-026 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-010 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-027 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-011 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-028 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-012 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-029 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-013 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-030 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-014 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-031 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-015 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-032 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-016 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-033 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-017 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-034 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-018 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-035 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-019 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-036 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-020 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-037 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-021 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-038 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-022 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-039 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-023 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-040 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-024 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-041 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-025 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-042 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-026 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-043 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-027 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-044 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-028 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-045 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-029 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-046 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-030 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-047 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-031 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-048 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-032 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-049 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-033 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-050 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-034 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-051 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-035 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-052 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-036 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-053 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-037 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-054 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-038 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-055 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-039 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-056 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-040 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-057 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-041 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-058 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-042 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-059 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-043 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-060 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-044 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-061 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-045 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-062 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-046 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-063 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-047 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-064 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-048 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-065 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-049 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-066 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-050 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-067 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-051 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-068 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-052 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-069 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-053 The Meadows $849.62 007-760-070 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-054 The Meadows $0.00 007-760-071 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-055 The Meadows $0.00 007-760-072 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-056 The Meadows $0.00 007-760-073 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-057 The Meadows $0.00 007-760-074 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-058 The Meadows $0.00 007-760-075 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-059 The Meadows $0.00 007-760-076 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-060 The Meadows $0.00 007-760-077 The Meadows $849.62 007-770-061 The Meadows $0.00 007-760-078 The Meadows $849.62
LLAD No. 25-1 (The Meadows) LLAD No. 25-1 (The Meadows) Total $118,946.80

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Formation of LLAD No. 25-1 (The Meadows)
Engineer’s Report Fiscal Year 2025-26 APPENDIX B
B-1

APPENDIX B

BENEFIT BOUNDARY DIAGRAMS

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*
*
Street Lighting and Landscaping along Arterial and Major Roadways Benefit Boundary Diagram
LLAD No. 25-1
¯ 0 2,500 5,000
Feet
4 4
Brentwood Blvd
Sellers Ave
Sunset Rd
Concord Ave
Byron Hwy
Bixler Rd
Chestnut St
Brentwood Blvd
Minnesota Ave
The Meadows
Project Site
B-2
Neroly Rd Delta Rd
Brentwood Blvd
O'Hara Ave
Sycamore Ave
Sand Creek Rd
Oak St
Lone Tree Wy
Fairview
Ave
Empire Ave
Shady Willow Ln
Jeffrey Wy Sand Creek Rd
Balfour Rd
Central Blvd
Fairv ei w
Ave
Griffith Ln
Walnut Blvd
Vineyards Pkwy
Legend
LLAD No. 25-1 Boundary
City Limit
Parcel Lines
Parcels outside of City Limits - East/South Bound
Parcels outside of City Limits - North/West Bound
Parcels within City Limits
City Arterial/Major Roadways

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LLAD No. 25-1
Parks Benefit Diagram
Lone Tree Wy
Sand Creek Rd
Balfour Rd
Brentwood Blvd
Fairview Ave
Minnesota Ave
Grant St
O'Hara Ave
Brentwood Blvd
John Muir Pkwy
4 ¯
Sunset
Park
Aquatic Complex
& Skate Park
King
Park
Miwok Park
Oak Meadow
Park
Apple Hill
Park
Arbor View
Park
Garin
Park
Summerset
Commons
Park
Sand Creek
Soccer
The Meadows
Project Site
B-3
4 2,000 1,000 0 2,000
Feet
Legend
LLAD No. 25-1 Boundary
City Limit
Parcel Lines
Parcels within the
Neighborhood Park Boundary
Community Park
Neighborhood Park

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City of Brentwood - LLAD No. 25-1 Local Benefit Diagram ±
275 137.5 0 275
Feet
Legend
LLAD No. 25-1 Boundary
Parcel Lines
Landscaping

MARSH CREEK RD
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. G.1
09/23/2025
SUBJECT: Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance approving a Zoning Text Amendment (RZ 24-006) to the Brentwood Municipal Code to update regulations related to drive-through facilities DEPARTMENT: Community Development
STAFF: Alexis Morris, Director of Community Development Erik Nolthenius, Planning Manager
Jennifer Hagen, Senior Planner

TITLE/RECOMMENDATION
Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance approving amendments to the Brentwood Municipal Code to add development standards for drive-through facilities in Chapter 17.655 (Drive-Through Uses), including prohibition within 300 feet of Brentwood Boulevard, and updating references in all zones throughout the city related to the use.

The proposed text amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that the proposed ordinance would not authorize or facilitate new construction or other groundbreaking activities. There is no potential to result in either a direct physical change to the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment. Any future project subject to updated zoning provisions would undergo appropriate CEQA review prior to approval.

FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of the ordinance will not result in a fiscal impact, as staff will continue to process appropriate planning applications through designated review processes, which include the collection of fees for the cost of these processes, in accordance with the City’s Cost Allocation Plan.

BACKGROUND
On January 24, 2023, the City Council provided direction to staff to reinitiate the City’s Zoning Code Update, including a focused and phased approach, rather than the comprehensive update that was initiated in the summer of 2020. On May 23, 2023,

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09/23/2025
the project scope and budget were finalized when the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group to prepare and complete the Focused Zoning Code Update and Objective Design Standards. The work plan approved by the City Council includes three main tasks to complete:

Task 1: Objective Design Standards;
Task 2: Zoning Code Updates required by State Law and the Housing Element; Task 3: Focused Zoning Code updates.

This agenda item is related to Task 3: Focused Zoning Code updates. This task includes amendments to various sections of the Zoning Code to better reflect the community's values based on feedback from the community and City Council, including changes to some permitted and conditionally permitted uses throughout the city.

On November 14, 2023, the City Council directed staff to (1) address the following uses in the Focused Zoning Code Update efforts and (2) present to the Land Use and Development Committee (LUD) an initial framework for zoning amendments related to such uses:

1. Automobile service stations/gas stations;

2. Carwashes;

3. Alcohol sales;

4. Self-storage facilities;

5. Short-term rentals; and

6. Drive-through uses.

On June 17, 2024 and July 15, 2024, staff presented LUD with information on the six topics and provided direction on each. LUD recommended that staff return to the full City Council for further direction related to alcohol sales, self-storage facilities, and drive-through uses before drafting amendments for review and approval. On September 24, 2024 and November 12, 2024, the City Council was presented with information on, and provided further direction related to, alcohol sales, self-storage facilities, and drive-through uses.

Staff has completed work related to carwashes, short-term rentals, and self-storage facilities, which were reviewed and adopted via separate ordinances by the City Council on December 10, 2024 and August 12, 2025, respectively, and continues to work on regulations related to alcohol sales and service stations, both of which will be brought forward separately in the future. Staff is now moving forward with drivethrough uses. Staff prepared a report for LUD and the City Council on the topic and

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had included it as Attachment 4 in the July 22, 2025 agenda report for City Council’s reference.

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
The Planning Commission considered regulations related to both self-storage and drive-through facilities at a public hearing at its regular meeting of June 3, 2025. At that meeting, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted Resolution No. 25-010, recommending that the City Council approve the amendments (RZ 24-006) to the Brentwood Municipal Code to add development standards for self-storage facilities in Chapter 17.755 (Self-Storage Facilities); add development standards for drivethrough facilities in Chapter 17.655 (Drive-Through Uses); add new land use classifications for each in Section 17.030.030 (Definitions); and update references in all zones throughout the city related to the uses. The resolution was adopted subject to additional recommendations to the City Council.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 22, 2025
On July 22, 2025, the City Council considered the proposed amendments to the Brentwood Municipal Code related to both self-storage and drive-through facilities.

After deliberation, the City Council was in support of the self-storage facility regulations but, directed staff to return with additional amendments related to drivethrough facilities, which are discussed further below.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS

DRIVE-THROUGH USES
Staff presented new development standards that would be implemented for all future drive-through uses to lessen and/or avoid the negative impacts that could result from new and remodeled drive-through establishments to the City Council on July 22, 2025. A complete analysis of the proposed amendments was presented within the agenda report linked in the Background section of this report above. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council directed staff to work on additional amendments within the drive-through ordinance to include the following changes:
• No additional food- or drink-related drive-through facilities along the Brentwood Boulevard corridor. No specific distance was specified and it was left to staff’s discretion to come up with a suggested appropriate distance.

After review of existing facilities and land use patterns along Brentwood Boulevard, staff recommends that all food- and drink-related drivethrough facilities be prohibited within 300-feet of Brentwood Boulevard, as measured from the curb along Brentwood Boulevard to the respective drive-through building or drive-through lane, whichever is closer.

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• Provide clarification and/or distinction between food- or drink-related drivethrough facilities and drive-through facilities for banks and pharmacies. • Change three “should” references to “shall” (Section 17.655.002(D), (E), and (F)).

Staff drafted the attached revised ordinance addressing the City Council’s recommendations and included changes within Attachment 2.

CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
Not applicable.

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

DATE OF NOTICE
The City of Brentwood published a public hearing notice in the Brentwood Press on August 29, 2025.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The proposed text amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that the proposed would not authorize or facilitate new construction or other groundbreaking activities. There is no potential to result in either a direct physical change to the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment. Any future project subject to updated zoning provisions would undergo appropriate CEQA review prior to approval.

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Previous Actions

2. Revised Draft Ordinance

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PREVIOUS ACTION
Previous City Council actions related to this agenda item 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 November 16 and 17, 2017, the City Council held workshops to discuss, deliberate, and direct staff on priorities and the allocation of financial resources for the development of a Strategic Plan initiative. The City Council directed staff to initiate a comprehensive zoning ordinance update.

On February 27, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-21 to approve the FY 2018/19 and FY 2019/20 City of Brentwood Strategic Plan, including Strategic Initiative 4.1.c, preparation of a comprehensive zoning ordinance update which has been continued over the past few years into the current Strategic Plan FY 2022/23 – FY 2023/24 (Focus Area 4: Land Use Planning, Goal 1: Implement Zoning Ordinance update).

On June 9, 2020, by Resolution No. 2020-73, the City Council adopted the City’s 2020/21 – 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”), which included the Zoning Ordinance Update, CIP Project No. 337-37228.

On January 24, 2023, the City Council provided direction to staff on reinitiating the City’s Zoning Code Update, including a new focused and phased approach scaled down in size and focused into specific tasks.

On May 23, 2023, the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group to prepare and complete the Focused Zoning Ordinance Update and Objective Design Standards.

On November 14, 2023, the City Council provided direction to staff on including updated regulations pertaining to automobile service stations/gas stations, carwashes, alcohol sales, self-storage facilities, short-term rentals, and drive-through uses as part of the Focused Zoning Code Update efforts and directed staff to present the Land Use and Development Committee with an initial framework for each of the topics prior to moving forward with comprehensive and formal amendments.

On September 24 and November 12, 2024, the City Council was presented with information on and provided further direction related to alcohol sales, self-storage facilities, and drivethrough uses.

On July 22, 2025, the City Council held a duly-noticed public hearing to consider the first reading of the Ordinance approving a Zoning Text Amendment (RZ 24-006) to the Brentwood Municipal Code to update regulations related to self-storage and drive-through facilities.

Following the public hearing, the City Council voted to approve the provisions of Ordinance related to self-storage facilities and continue the amendments related to drive-through facilities to move forward separately at a different time.

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ORDINANCE NO. XXXX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BRENTWOOD APPROVING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE
BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE (RZ 24-006) ADDING

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES
INCLUDING PROHIBITION ALONG BRENTWOOD BOULEVARD;

AND UPDATING REFERENCES IN ALL ZONES THROUGHOUT THE

CITY RELATED TO THE USE
WHEREAS, City staff prepared a zoning text amendment that would provide regulations and development standards for drive-through facilities operating in the city (the “Ordinance”); and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance would amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Brentwood Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Brentwood Municipal Code allows drive-through facilities in certain zoning districts but does not contain standards regulating the use. Instead, applications for new drive-through facilities are considered on a case-by-case basis through the conditional use permit process; and
WHEREAS, development and performance standards for new drive-through facilities and for the expansion of existing drive-through facilities will ensure greater consistency of regulations for the use, and will mitigate against the negative impacts that could result from new and remodeled drive-through uses; and WHEREAS, the demand for drive-through sites on major arterial roadways in the city has the potential for negative effects, particularly for drive-throughs located adjacent to single-family residential neighborhoods and along major commercial corridors already impacted by high commuter traffic such as Brentwood Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed amendment to the Brentwood Municipal Code, has found that the proposed Ordinance is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan, and recommends adoption to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on May 23, 2025, the City gave public notice of a Planning Commission public hearing to be held to consider this Ordinance by advertisement in the Brentwood Press, a newspaper of general circulation; and WHEREAS, on June 3, 2025, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing to consider the staff report, recommendation by staff, and public testimony concerning this Ordinance. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 25-010 and voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed Ordinance by a vote of 5-0 subject to the

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recommendations of the Planning Commission discussed at the meeting to the City Council including the following changes:

Drive-Through Recommendations:

1. BMC Section 17.655.002 (F): Increase the residential setback and removing the “unless separated by a masonry wall” provision

2. BMC Section 17.655.002 (I) and (K): Change “should” to “shall”

3. BMC Section 17.655.002 (F): Make “Site Planning Guidelines” #17 (page 8 of the Commercial Industrial Design Guidelines) objective and add into BMC Section 17.655.002; and
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2025, the City Council held a duly-noticed public hearing to consider the Ordinance, including: (1) the public testimony and agenda reports prepared in connection with the Ordinance, (2) the policy considerations discussed therein, and (3) the consideration by the City’s Planning Commission. After deliberation, the City Council recommended that the Ordinance be further amended to prohibit additional food- or drink-related drive-through facilities along Brentwood Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, on September 23, 2025, the City Council held a duly-noticed public hearing to consider the revised Ordinance, including: (1) the public testimony and agenda reports prepared in connection with the Ordinance, (2) the policy considerations discussed therein, and (3) the consideration by the City’s Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of the Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are incorporated into this Ordinance as though fully set forth herein.

SECTION 2. CEQA. Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, this project is exempt in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment, as the proposed Ordinance would not authorize or facilitate construction or groundbreaking activities and any future project subject to the Ordinance would undergo appropriate CEQA review prior to approval.

SECTION 3. Rezoning. Brentwood Municipal Code Section 17.870.008 provides:

No rezoning of property or text amendment shall occur which is inconsistent with the city’s community development plan. In making a decision, the planning commission and council shall consider the consistency of the

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proposed action to the community development plan and other applicable city plans, and shall consider whether the proposed action is inappropriate or otherwise contrary to the public interest.

The zoning text amendment set forth in Exhibit A is consistent with the General Plan because it meets Land Use Policy LU 3-9 which dictates that all commercial and other non-residential development [be] compatible with adjacent land uses, particularly residential uses. In addition, it is consistent with Land Use Policy LU 2-2 (“Development at the interface of residential land use designations with other designations shall be designed to ensure compatibility between the uses and to reduce any potential negative impacts associated with aesthetics, noise, and safety”) because it will help to protect existing residential neighborhoods from negative impacts resulting from the installation and operation of self-storage and drive-through facilities.

The City Council likewise finds that the Ordinance is appropriate and is not contrary to the public interest in that it will add clarity to and update the provisions of the Brentwood Municipal Code and update related definitions in the Zoning Ordinance. In addition, it will encourage investment in Brentwood while protecting residents and existing development.

SECTION 4. Amendment. Specified sections, or portions of sections, of Title 17 of the Brentwood Municipal Code are hereby amended, as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein, as follows. Revisions to existing sections are reflected in strikethrough for deletions and underline for additions. Portions of sections not listed in the attached exhibit are not modified and remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 5. Effective Date; Publication Date. This ordinance shall be published in accordance with Government Code Section 36933. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its adoption. The City Clerk is directed to cause the Municipal Code text to be entered in the Brentwood Municipal Code of the City of Brentwood to be modified accordingly.

THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 23rd day of September 2025 by the following vote:

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EXHIBIT A

17.290.003 Brentwood Boulevard specific plan.

The Brentwood Boulevard specific plan (BBSP) establishes the primary means of regulating land use and development within the BB zone. It also establishes the primary means of planning city actions and investments in support of the growth and redevelopment of Brentwood Boulevard. The regulations contained within the BBSP replace land use and development regulations previously contained within this title for applicable properties. Except for Chapter 17.655 (Drive-Through Uses), which shall prevail, iIn the instance of conflicting regulations with other municipal planning documents containing policies for land use and development in the BB zone, the BBSP and this chapter shall control. The BBSP and this chapter do not replace or augment regulations pertaining to issues of building safety codes or other nonplanning related codes. All applications for new construction, substantial modifications to existing buildings, and for changes in land use, shall be reviewed for conformance with the BBSP.

17.210.003 Conditionally permitted uses. (CO)
The following uses are permitted only on the granting of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.830:
…
C. Funeral services, mortuary, crematorium, drug store or pharmacy associated with medical uses, drive-in or drive-thruthrough use related to a permitted use in the zone (subject to Chapter 17.655);

17.220.003 Conditionally permitted uses. (COB)
The following uses are permitted only on the granting of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.830:
…
B. Restaurant, on-sale or off-sale liquor, laundromat, laundry or dry cleaning facility, drive-in or drive-thruthrough establishment associated with a permitted use in the zone (subject to Chapter 17.655);

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17.240.003 Conditionally permitted uses. (CR)
The following uses are permitted only on the granting of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.830:
…
B. liquor establishments, health club, reducing studio, recreational club, drive-in or drive-thruthrough establishments related to a permitted use (subject to Chapter 17.655);

17.250.003 Conditionally permitted uses. (C-1)
The following uses are permitted only on the granting of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.830:

A. Alternative fuel station, restaurant or café restricted to sit-down facility only, on-sale or off-sale liquor establishments;
B. Convenience banking center, automatic teller machine, excluding a full service bank, drive-in or drive-thruthrough establishments relating to permitted uses in the zone, excluding a drive-in or drive-thruthrough restaurant (subject to Chapter 17.655);

17.260.003 Conditionally permitted uses. (C-2)
The following uses are permitted only on the granting of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.830:
…
B. All drive-in, drive-thruthrough establishments (subject to Chapter 17.655), building materials, garden supply, outdoor sales or display;

17.270.003 Conditionally permitted uses. (C-3)
The following uses are permitted only on the granting of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.830:
…
B All drive-in, drive-thruthrough establishments (subject to Chapter 17.655); …

17.455.003 Conditionally permitted uses. (PD-5)

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…
B. Commercial Subarea B. The following uses are conditionally permitted in the PD-5 (planned development five), subarea B, zone and require the granting of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.830 of this code:
…

5. All drive-through or drive-up establishments (subject to Chapter

17.655);

17.456.002 Permitted uses and conditionally permitted uses. (PD-6) …
PD-6—PERMITTED USES AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES
Uses LDR MDR HDR
Park/O.S./
Public
Facility
Regional
Commercial
P.A. 1
Office
Commercial
P.A. 7
Office
Commercial
Accessory
Uses

P P P P P C C
Alternative
Fuel Station
--- --- --- --- C1 P --- ---
Arcades,
Game
--- --- --- C C C C
Auto Service
Station
--- --- --- --- ---C1 P --- ---
Bakeries --- --- --- --- P P C
Bar, Tavern,
Cocktail
Lounge
--- --- --- --- P2 P2---
Barber and
Beauty Salon
--- --- C --- P P P
Book Stores --- --- --- --- P P P
Camera
Stores
--- --- --- --- P P P
…
Convenience,
Liquor Store
--- --- --- --- C C ---
…
Restaurants—
drive-through
--- --- --- --- C2--- ---

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Notes:
1 Stand-alone alternative fueling and auto service stations are conditionally permitted; alternative fueling stations that are accessory uses to an anchor retailer as the principal use are permitted.
2 Subject to Chapter 17.655.

17.460.003 Conditionally permitted uses. (PD-10)
Upon obtaining a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.830, the following uses are permitted in the PD-10 zone:

A. Subarea A. The following uses shall be conditionally permitted within this subarea:

1. On- or Off-sale liquor establishments, recreation services such as bowling alley, skating rink and similar uses;

2. All drive-in, drive-through establishments (subject to Chapter 17.655), building materials, garden supply, outdoor sales or display; …
B. Subarea B. The following uses shall be conditionally permitted within this subarea:
…

4. All drive-in, drive-through establishments (subject to Chapter 17.655) and all on- and off-sale liquor facilities;
…
C. Subarea C. The following uses shall be conditionally permitted within this subarea:
…

2. liquor establishments, restaurants, health club, reducing studio, recreational club, drive-in or drive-through establishments related to a permitted use (subject to Chapter 17.655);
…

17.462.003 Conditionally permitted uses. (PD-12)
The following uses are conditionally permitted only on the granting of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.830:

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A. Subarea A. The following uses shall be conditionally permitted within this subarea:

1. Alternative fuel station, auto repair (tires, brakes, etc. but excluding auto body), auto rental and leasing agency, all on and off-sale liquor facilities , card and gaming room, dance hall, bowling alleys and similar commercial recreational uses, restaurants, new and used equipment rental, hospital, truck and trailer rental, vocational or trade school;

2. All drive-in, drive-through establishments (subject to Chapter 17.655); …

17.467.002 Garin Ranch specific plan. (PD-17)
…
I. Commercial Development Regulations. The commercial zone is intended to serve the general shopping needs of the Garin Ranch community as well as the city of Brentwood and the surrounding area.

Development, including subdividing parcels, will not be allowed within the commercial zone unless a comprehensive site development plan is approved by the planning commission. This plan must include a major tenant, a day care facility, a Park-and-Ride lot and pedestrian access to the school site. …

2. Conditionally Permitted Uses:
b. All drive-in, drive-through establishments (subject to Chapter

17.655), garden supply, outdoor sales or display.
…

17.468.003 Conditionally permitted uses. (PD-18)
The following uses require special consideration and approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.830:
…
Subarea B—Neighborhood Commercial.

1. Restaurant or café restricted to sit down facility only, excepting a drivethrough coffee use approved only for the east end of the building located at 390 West Country Club Drive approved with Design Review 04-37, and on and off sale liquor establishments;

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2. Convenience banking center, drive-in or drive-through establishments relating to permitted uses in the zone (subject to Chapter 17.655), excluding a drive-in or drive-through restaurant;

3. Nursery, child care, day care center, meeting hall or fraternal hall, community center;

4. Those uses which are permitted in Subarea C—Office.

17.470.003 Conditionally permitted uses. (PD-20)
The following uses are permitted only on the granting of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.830.
…
B. General Commercial.

1. Auto service station, Alternative fuel station, tire shop, repair shop, machine shop, auto seat and upholstery shop; billiard hall; bowling alleys; card room gaming; dance hall; laboratory-medical, dental, optical; meeting room-lodge fraternal hall, community facility; medical or dental office; hospital; restaurant or café, on or off-sale liquor establishments; recreation services such as bowling alley, skating rink and similar uses;

2. All drive-in, drive-thruthrough establishments (subject to Chapter

17.655), building materials, garden supply, outdoor sales or display;

3. Other uses that the zoning administrator determines, because of type of operation, material stored or sold, or other special circumstances require special consideration and regulations through the conditional use permit procedure.
…

17.486.003 Permitted and conditionally permitted uses and general development standards for subarea B (regional commercial area). (PD-36) …
B. Conditionally Permitted Uses for Subarea B.

1. Liquor stores, bars, lounges (subject to Chapter 17.695), and drivethrough restaurants (subject to Chapter 17.655); …

17.488.003 Conditionally permitted uses in subarea A. (PD-38)

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The following uses are permitted in subarea A of PD-38 subject to securing a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.830:
…
B. Drive-in and drive-through establishments (subject to Chapter 17.655), including alternative fuel stations, gas stations, but excluding all prohibited uses;
…

17.488.005 Conditionally permitted uses in subarea B. (PD-38) The following uses are permitted in subarea B of PD-38 subject to securing a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.830:

A. Drive-in and drive-through establishments (subject to Chapter 17.655), excluding drive-through restaurants and all prohibited uses; …

17.488.011 Conditionally permitted uses within subarea E. (PD-38) A. North of the extension of Fairview Avenue:

1. Auto rental, leasing or sales, boat and recreational vehicle sales;

2. Drive-in and drive-through establishments, excluding drive-through restaurants (subject to Chapter 17.655);
…
B. South of the extension of Fairview Avenue:

1. Drive-in and drive-through establishments, excluding drive-through restaurants (subject to Chapter 17.655);
…

17.488.013 Conditionally permitted uses within subarea F. (PD-38) A. Drive-through features (subject to Chapter 17.655);
…

17.491.003 Conditionally permitted uses. (PD-41)
A. Subarea A. The following uses shall be conditionally permitted within this subarea:
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4. Restaurants, limited to a maximum of twenty seats, with or without drive-thruthrough facilities (subject to Chapter 17.655); …

17.492.003 Conditionally permitted uses. (PD-42)
Upon obtaining a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.830, the following uses are permitted in the PD-42 zone:
…
B. Subarea C. The following uses shall be conditionally permitted within this subarea:
…

5. Drive-up or drive-through establishments of any type or use (subject to Chapter 17.655);
…

17.497.003 Conditionally permitted uses. (PD-47)
Upon obtaining a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.830, the following uses are permitted in the PD-47 zone:

A. Subarea A. The following uses shall be conditionally permitted within this subarea:
…

3. Secondary uses could occupy up to fifteen percent of the total building square footage with no more than three thousand square feet per use.

Drive-thruthrough access to supportive services allowed with a conditional use permit only (subject to Chapter 17.655).

B. Subarea B. The following uses shall be conditionally permitted within this area:
…

3. Drive-thruthrough access to supportive services allowed with a conditional use permit only (subject to Chapter 17.655);

4. Similar uses subject to the approval of the zoning administrator. …
D. Subarea D. The following uses shall be conditionally permitted within this area.

All uses shall be conducted indoors unless otherwise noted. …

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4. Drive-thruthrough access to supportive services (subject to Chapter

17.655);

5. Other uses that the zoning administrator determines because of the type of operation, material stored or sold or other special circumstance requiring special consideration and conditioning through the conditional use permit procedure.

17.499.002 Permitted and conditionally permitted uses in subarea A. (PD49) …
The following uses are permitted within subarea A subject to approval of a conditional use permit:
…
B. Drive-in or drive-thruthrough establishments related to a permitted use (subject to Chapter 17.655);
…

17.499.004 Permitted and conditionally permitted uses in subarea C. (PD49) …
The following uses are permitted within subarea C subject to approval of a conditional use permit:
…
B. A drive-in or drive-thruthrough associated with a drug store pharmacy use only (subject to Chapter 17.655);
…

17.505.008 Zoning matrix of land uses by subareas for PD-55. …
LAND USES3
Commercial Residential
Park and Water
Quality
Subarea
1 Subarea
2 Subarea
3 Subarea
6 Subarea
4 Subarea
5 Commercial Uses
… … …

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LAND USES3
Commercial Residential
Park and Water
Quality
Subarea
1 Subarea
2 Subarea
3 Subarea
6 Subarea
4 Subarea
5 Sports bar, lounge,
nightclub and similar
establishments6
C C
Liquor stores7 C C
… … …
Supermarkets or grocery
(with beer, wine, and
distilled spirits sales)
P P
Convenience store with
or without beer and wine
sales (no distilled spirits;).

Limited to one store as a
permitted use in each of
the following subareas: 1
and 2. Any additional
convenience store must
apply for a conditional
use permit.10, 11
P P
Pharmacy establishments
with or without drivethrough (subject to Ch.

17.655). Limited to one
such use in each of the
following subareas: 1 and

2. Any additional drivethrough must apply for a
conditional use permit
P P
Alternative fuel stations,
Gas stations, with or
without car wash and/or
convenience store.

Limited to one such use
in one of the following
subareas: 1 or 2. Any
additional gas station
must apply for a
conditional use permit
P P

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LAND USES3
Commercial Residential
Park and Water
Quality
Subarea
1 Subarea
2 Subarea
3 Subarea
6 Subarea
4 Subarea
5 … … …
Restaurants13 (with or
without beer and wine
sales)14
P P
Restaurants with full
kitchen and bar as
secondary use16 (limited
to one restaurant as a
permitted use in each of
the following subareas: 1
and 2. Any additional
restaurants with
secondary bar use must
apply for a conditional
use permit)
P P
Convenience restaurants
with or without drivethrough service.16 Limited
to one such use in each
of the following subareas:
1 and 2. Any additional
drive-through must apply
for a conditional use
permit
(subject to Ch. 17.655)
P P
… … …

17.517.002 Permitted and conditionally permitted uses and general development standards for subarea A (general commercial area). (PD-67) …
B. Conditionally Permitted Uses for Subarea A.

1. Retail stores that sell alcoholic beverages for on or off-premises consumption as a primary use;

2. Restaurants, including those which sell or serve alcoholic beverages, and provide outdoor use of designated seating areas;

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3. Drive-thruthrough facilities (subject to Chapter 17.655); …

17.517.003 Permitted and conditionally permitted uses and general development standards for subarea B (general commercial area). (PD-67) …
B. Conditionally Permitted Uses for Subarea B.

1. Restaurants, including those which sell or serve alcoholic beverages, and provide outdoor use of designated seating areas;

1. Retail stores that sell alcoholic beverages for on or off-premises consumption as a primary use;

2. Drive-thruthrough facilities (subject to Chapter 17.655); …

17.517.004 Permitted and conditionally permitted uses and general development standards for subarea C (general commercial area). (PD-67) …
B. Conditionally Permitted Uses for Subarea C.

1. Gas stations; Alternative fuel stations;

2. Retail stores that sell alcoholic beverages for on or off-premises consumption as a primary use;

3. Restaurants, including those which sell or serve alcoholic beverages, and provide outdoor use of designated seating areas;

3. Drive-thruthrough facilities (subject to Chapter 17.655);

4. Tire shops, new or used car sales, and vehicular repair;

5. Outdoor sales or display;

6. Temporary and interim uses: the following uses may be temporarily permitted, upon approval of a CUP, with the individual CUP establishing the timeframe:
a. Nursery,
b. Produce market,
c. Auction gallery,
d. Flea market,
e. Craft and art fairs;

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7. Churches and religious institutions and parochial or private schools;

8. Other similar uses as determined by the community development director.
…

17.517.005 Permitted and conditionally permitted uses and general development standards for subarea D (general commercial area). (PD-67) …
B. Conditionally Permitted Uses for Subarea D.

1. Retail stores that sell alcoholic beverages for on or off-premises consumption as a primary use;

2. Restaurants, including those which sell or serve alcoholic beverages, and provide outdoor use of designated seating areas;

2. Drive-thruthrough facilities (subject to Chapter 17.655);

3. Outdoor sales or display;

4. Temporary and interim uses: the following uses may be temporarily permitted, upon approval of a CUP, with the individual CUP establishing the timeframe:
a. Nursery,
b. Produce market,
c. Auction gallery,
d. Flea market,
e. Craft and art fairs;

5. Churches and religious institutions and parochial or private schools;

6. Other similar uses as determined by the community development director.

7. …
Chapter 17.655 DRIVE-THROUGH USES

17.655.001 Intent and purpose of chapter.

A. Intent. This chapter is intended to provide special development and performance standards to regulate food- and drink-related drive-through

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facilities to minimize the impacts on pedestrians, safety, traffic and queuing, noise, lighting, air pollution, and aesthetics associated with their use.

B. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide guidance to achieve drivethrough facilities designed to address development impacts, operational elements, site and built design elements, and safety.

17.655.002 Development standards.

The following development standards shall apply to drive-through uses:

A. Residential setback. The drive-through facility and ordering board shall be located a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from the boundary of any residential zone or PD subarea (excluding mixed-use districts), unless separated by a masonry wall.

B. Queuing analysis. An on-site queuing plan shall be provided to the City Engineer for review and approval. Traffic circulation shall be designed to ensure efficient circulation on and off the subject site. Furthermore, vehicles shall not queue onto a public street, alley, driveway, or onto adjacent properties/parcels not associated with the drive-through use without a cross access agreement.

C. Separate waiting lane. For new drive-through facilities, the drive-through lane shall be a separate lane from the circulation routes and aisles necessary for ingress to or egress from the property or access to any off-street parking spaces.

D. Vehicle stacking. Drive-through ordering board speakers shall be located to allow a minimum of four cars to queue behind the ordering vehicle to prevent vehicles from stacking in the drive aisle of the parking lot.

E. Pedestrian access and circulation. Pedestrian access shall be provided from each abutting street to the primary entrance with a continuous four (4) footwide minimum sidewalk or delineated walkway. Pedestrian walkways shall not intersect the drive-through lane when feasible, but where this cannot be avoided, the walkways shall have clear visibility and shall be delineated by textured and colored paving.

F. Ordering board. The ordering board speaker for the drive-through shall be oriented and directed to face away from adjacent residential uses.

G. Building design. All drive-through facilities shall be subject to the City of Brentwood Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines. The drive-through facility must be architecturally compatible with any other buildings on site and with the surrounding neighborhood.

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H. Location. Food- and drink-related drive-through facilities shall be prohibited within 300-feet of Brentwood Boulevard measured from the curb along Brentwood Boulevard to the drive-through building or drive-through lane, whichever is closer.

17.655.003 Performance standards.

The following performance standards shall apply to drive-through uses:

A. Noise. Noise levels from speakers shall comply with the City’s noise ordinance outlined in Chapter 9.32 (‘Noise Regulations’) of the Brentwood Municipal Code.

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. H.1
09/23/2025
SUBJECT: MOU for Delta Informal Gardeners Funding Request of $10,000 DEPARTMENT: City Manager
STAFF: Sukari Beshears, Interim Assistant City Manager
Abraham Salinas, Senior Analyst

TITLE/RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Brentwood (“City”) and Delta Informal Gardeners (“DIG”) for a payment of $10,000 to support its 2026 Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale Program, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the MOU and to make minor nonsubstantive revisions to it in consultation with the City Attorney.

FISCAL IMPACT
If approved, funding for the MOU of $10,000 would be expended from the City’s Agricultural Land Fund. The expenditure would be made from the Fund’s existing Agricultural Business Program Strategic Initiative Budget of approximately $175,000.

The Agriculture Land and Agriculture Administration Funds accumulate agriculture mitigation fees used to fund conservation easements, fee title purchases by the City, as well as the agricultural preservation and enterprise programs that are consistent with the land use designations and policies included in the City’s general plan and Municipal Code.

On June 27, 2023, the City Council gave direction to set aside $2,240,000 of the balance available in the Agricultural Land Fund for the Agricultural Innovation Center.

The table below summarizes the projected cash balance of the Agriculture Land and Agriculture Administration Fund as of June 30, 2026.

Agricultural
Land Fund
Agricultural
Administration
Fund Total
Projected Cash Balance - June 30,2026 $ 3,760,229 $ 762,872 $ 4,523,101 City Council Set Aside for the Ag Innovation Center (2,240,000) - $ (2,240,000) Projected Cash Balance - June 30,2026 after Set Aside $ 1,520,229 $ 762,872 $ 2,283,101

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. H.1
09/23/2025

BACKGROUND
On March 13, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007-50, approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Mery Lynn Nail and Lorraine Visher for the acquisition of a 7-acre parcel located at 3900 Sellers Avenue, commonly referred to as the “Nail Property.”
The Nail Property is situated outside the City’s incorporated boundaries. A portion of the site is currently utilized by the adjacent East Contra Costa Historical Society for storage and parking purposes.

In 2024, the City entered into a MOU with DIG to allow the use of approximately 20,000 square feet of the Nail Property for plant propagation in support of DIG’s Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale. DIG has since requested $10,000 in funding from the Agricultural Business Program to purchase equipment, supplies, and make minor site improvements to the Nail Property, for its 2026 Mother’s Day Plant Sale.

Approval of this MOU would provide resources to support DIG’s community-based operations for the 2026 Mother’s Day Plant Sale while also facilitating site improvements, including but not limited to fixing the wellon the Nail Property, that are consistent with the City’s Agricultural Preservation Program. The proposed activities advance the Program’s goal of supporting the continuation and expansion of agricultural operations in and around Brentwood.

Below is an excerpt of the Brentwood Municipal Code related to the collection and use of Agricultural Mitigation Fees:

Agricultural Mitigation Fees are collected from new development to support agricultural uses, as established by Ordinance 877 (2010).

The in-lieu fee paid to the city shall be placed in a separate account, and funds from this account, as well as interest earned shall be used to fund conservation easements, fee title purchases by the city, as well as the agricultural preservation and enterprise programs that are consistent with the land use designations and policies included in the city’s general plan and municipal code. Twenty percent of the fees collected may be used for administrative purposes and be placed in a separate account. (Brentwood Municipal Code § 17.730.070.)

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. H.1
09/23/2025

CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
This is a carryover from the 2018/19 - 2019/20 Strategic Plan. Focus Area 3:

Economic Development, 4.b Develop an agriculture business program.

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

DATE OF NOTICE
Not Applicable.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Not Applicable.

ALTERNATIVE OPTION(S)
Alternative Options to the Staff Recommendation:

1. Do not approve staff’s recommendation.

2. Modify staff’s recommendation.

3. Continue item with direction for staff to return with additional information.

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Previous Action

2. Resolution

3. Memorandum of Understanding

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PREVIOUS ACTION
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 March 13, 2007, the City Council, by Resolution 2007-50, approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Mery Lynn Nail and Lorraine Visher for the purchase of a 7- acre real property located at 3900 Sellers Avenue APN 015-010-065 (“Nail Property”).

On September 23, 2008, the City Council approved the recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission for conceptual design for the Agricultural Park and History Center; (CIP) 352-52401.

On July 24, 2012, the City Council considered a request by the Green Living Coalition to develop and operate a community garden at the Nail Property. This recommendation included approval of funding from the Capital Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for City staff to research existing infrastructure on the parcel.

On April 13, 2021, the City Council requested a status update on the Nail Property and considered direction to staff to explore opportunities for partnerships related to the use of the property.

On April 27, 2021, the City Council directed staff to spend time and resources to prepare informational reports on the Nail Property.

On September 14, 2021, the City Council accepted an informational update on the Nail Property.

On June 27, 2023, the City Council, by Resolution 2023-86, directed staff to draft a Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Brentwood and Harvest Time for the use of Agricultural Mitigation Fees for a three year staffing and marketing program and the planning and development of the Agricultural Innovation Center to be located at 3900 Sellers Avenue.

On February 13, 2024, the City Council, by Resolution 2024-15, approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Brentwood and Harvest Time for the use of Agricultural Mitigation Fees for a three-year staffing and marketing program.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BRENTWOOD APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (“MOU”) BETWEEN THE CITY OF

BRENTWOOD AND DELTA INFORMAL GARDENERS FOR A
PAYMENT OF $10,000 TOWARDS ITS 2026 ANNUAL MOTHER’S

DAY PLANT SALE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE MOU AND TO MAKE

MINOR NON-SUBSTANTIVE REVISIONS IN CONSULTATION

WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, the Delta Informal Gardeners (DIG), a non-profit 501(c)(3), has an active MOU with the City for the temporary use of approximately 20,000 square feet of a parcel located at 3900 Sellers Avenue, commonly referred to as the “Nail Property” through August, 2026, for its Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale; and WHEREAS, DIG is currently conducting its 2025–2026 propagation and planting operation on the Nail Property; and
WHEREAS, DIG has requested $10,000 in funding to purchase equipment, supplies and make minor improvements to the “Nail Property”, which are necessary to carry out its propagation and planting activities for the Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to support DIG in its efforts to successfully implement its 2025–2026 Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale operations.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Brentwood approves a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Brentwood and Delta Informal Gardeners for the payment of $10,000 towards its 2026 Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale, and authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute the Memorandum of Understanding and to make minor non-substantive revisions to it in consultation with the City Attorney.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Brentwood at a regular meeting held on the 23 day of September 2025 by the following vote:

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1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN

DELTA INFORMAL GARDENERS

AND THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is entered into and effective this____ day of _____________ 2025, by and between the City of Brentwood, a municipal corporation of the State of California ("City"), and the Delta Informal Gardeners (“DIG”), a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in the state of California (each a Party, and collectively, the “Parties”).

RECITALS
A. The City owns property located at 3900 Sellers Avenue in Brentwood, California (“Nail Property“); and
B. On October 31, 2024, DIG and the City entered into a Memorandum Of Understanding for the temporary use of approximately 20,000 square feet of the Nail Property through August, 2026, for its annual propagation and plant sale; and
C. DIG has made both the East Contra Costa Historical Society (“ECCHS”) and Harvest Time aware of its temporary use of the Nail Property; and
D. On September 23, 2025, by Resolution No. _____, the City Council approved DIG’s request for $10,000 in funding, for implementation of its 2026 Mother’s Day Plant Sale.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and for other good and valuable consideration, the Parties agree as follows:

1. Responsibilities of DIG. Along with the terms and conditions of this MOU, DIG agrees to be responsible for and complete those items set forth in the attached Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated into the MOU by this reference.

2. Relationship of the Parties. DIG is free from the control and direction of the City, in pursuit of DIG’s independent calling, and not as an employee of the City. It is understood that this is a MOU by and between independent contractors and is not intended to, and will not be construed to, create the relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture or association, or any other relationship whatsoever other than that of independent contractor. Any persons used or hired by DIG to provide services under this MOU will not be considered employees of City for any purposes whatsoever.

3. Term. This MOU will commence upon the date first above written and will terminate August 30, 2026, unless terminated earlier with written notice.

4. Payment. The City will pay DIG the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), and payment will be made as more explicitly outlined in Exhibit “A.”

5. Waiver and Indemnity. DIG agrees that City and its employees, officers, agents, contractors, commissions, and assigns (collectively, “Released Parties”), will not be held liable or responsible in any way for any damage to DIG or Nail Property belongings or property, or for any harm, injury, or death to DIG employees, officers, contractors, agents, volunteers, assigns, or customers that may occur as a result of this MOU. DIG agrees that its employees, officers, contractors, agents, volunteers, and assigns have no rights, entitlements, or claims against the City for any type of employment benefits or workers’ compensation. To the fullest extent permitted by law, DIG will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any loss, claim, damage, expense, cost, liability, or lawsuit of any kind or nature arising out of this MOU or arising from any improvements at the Nail Property paid for with the funds provided under this MOU.

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2 The duty of the Parties to indemnify and save harmless as set forth herein, will include the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code. This Section 5 will survive the expiration of this MOU.

6. Disclaimer of Condition of Premises. City makes no warranty or representation of any kind or nature regarding the Nail Property or the fitness of the Nail Property for the uses intended by DIG. DIG has inspected the Nail Property, knows and accepts its condition, and waives any express or implied indemnity by the City.

DIG acknowledges that, for a portion or all of the term of this MOU, the Nail Property will be shared with the ECCHS, and that DIG will need to coordinate the joint use with the ECCHS. For any joint use issues that cannot be agreed to, the City reserves the right to resolve the situation, and such resolution may include the termination of this MOU.

7. Removal of DIG Property. DIG understands and agrees that DIG is responsible for removing its belongings and personal property from the Nail Property prior to the end of the Term. In addition, with the exception of reasonable wear and tear DIG will repair any damage to the Nail Property that arises out of this MOU to the satisfaction of City.

8. Insurance.
a. DIG will obtain and maintain in full force and effect during the Term, at its own cost and expense, the following insurance: (i) a policy of property insurance providing coverage for "All Risks" of loss, in an amount not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the full replacement cost of the improvements located on the Property, with no coinsurance penalty provision, and each Party waives all rights of recovery and will assure that its insurer waives all rights of recovery against City; (ii) commercial general liability insurance with a minimum limit of liability of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence; (iii) statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance with an Employer's Liability Insurance limit of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for all covered losses; and (iv) automobile liability insurance with a minimum limit of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per accident.
b. The required insurance policies will contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
i. The Released Parties are to be covered as insureds with respect to liability arising out of DIG’s operation or the ownership, occupancy, maintenance or use of the Nail Property; or with respect to liability arising out of automobiles and other vehicles and equipment owned, leased, hired or borrowed by or on behalf of DIG, DIG employees, officers, contractors, agents, volunteers, assigns, or customers. The coverage will contain no special limitations on the scope of its protection afforded to the Released Parties.
ii. This insurance will be primary insurance as respects the Released Parties and will apply separately to each insured against whom a suit is brought or a claim is made. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City its officers, employees and volunteers will be excess of this insurance and will not contribute with it.
iii. The policy required by this clause will be endorsed to state that coverage will not be canceled, except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the other Party. c. All required insurance will be placed with insurers acceptable to each Party with current A.M. BEST ratings of no less than A:Vll. All insurers will be licensed by or hold admitted status in the State of California.

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3 d. Upon a Party’s request, the other Party will furnish certificates of insurance which bear original signatures of authorized agents and which reflect insurers' names and addresses, policy numbers, coverage, limits, deductibles, and self-insured retentions.

Additionally, each Party will furnish certified copies of all policy endorsements required herein. Each Party reserves the right to require at any time complete, certified copies of any or all required insurance policies and endorsements.

9. Non-discrimination. The Parties will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment.

10. Entire Agreement. This MOU and Exhibit “A,” contain the entire understanding and agreement of the Parties, and all oral or written representations, understandings or agreements are expressly stated in this MOU. In case of a conflict between the terms of this MOU and any Exhibit attached, the terms of this MOU will prevail. No testimony or evidence of any such representations, understandings, or covenants will be admissible in any proceeding of any kind or nature to interpret or determine the terms or conditions of this MOU.

11. Amendments. Changes to the terms and conditions of this MOU will be made only by written amendment signed by the Parties.

12. Notices. All notices with respect to this MOU will be given in writing by first class mail to the Parties, or to such other persons’ addresses or telephone numbers as the Parties may designate in writing from time to time as follows:

City: City of Brentwood
Attention: City Manager
City Manager’s Office
150 City Park Way
Brentwood, CA 94513
DIG: Delta Informal Gardeners
Attention: Bob Selders, President
1570 Fairview Avenue
Brentwood, CA 94513
Notice will be deemed effective on the date personally delivered or, if mailed, 3 days after depositing it in the United States Mail. DIG must notify City within 14 days of any change to its mailing address.

13. Termination. Either Party may terminate this MOU at any time after delivery of written notice to the other Party, with such termination effective immediately. In the event of termination of this MOU, any unexpended funds will be returned to the Party that has contributed them. DIG shall relinquish all materials and files related to this MOU upon termination.

14. Assignment. Neither Party will assign any right or obligation pursuant to this MOU without the written consent of the other Party. Any attempted or purported assignment without the written consent of the other Party will be void and of no effect.

15. Third Parties. This MOU does not confer any benefits to any third party.

16. Jurisdiction and Venue. Any action at law or in equity brought under this MOU for the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for by this MOU will be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Contra Costa, State of California, and the Parties waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in these proceedings to any other county.

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4 17. Paragraph Headings. Paragraph headings are used for convenience only and will not be deemed to be a part of such paragraphs and will not be construed to change the meaning of the paragraphs.

18. No Waiver. Waiver by either Party of any default, breach or condition precedent of this MOU will not be construed as a waiver of any other default, breach or condition precedent or of any other right under this MOU.

19. Severability. If any term, provision, covenant, or condition of this MOU is ruled invalid, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, this MOU will nonetheless remain in full force and effect as to all remaining terms, provisions, covenants, and conditions.

20. Compliance With Laws. DIG will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those related to public works projects under the Public Contract Code.

21. Maintenance of Records. DIG will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs incurred under this MOU for 12 months from the date of expiration of the MOU. All records will be clearly identifiable.

22. Signatures.

22.1 Counterparts. This MOU may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which together will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute the same instrument.

22.2 Digital/Electronic Signatures. Using a City-approved method, this MOU may be executed through the use of digital or electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code Section

16.5. The presence of an electronic signature on this MOU will be construed as the Parties’ consent to do business electronically.

23. Authority. The individuals executing this MOU represent and warrant that they have the right, power, legal capacity and authority to enter into and to execute this MOU on behalf of the respective legal entities of the Parties.

Delta Informal Gardeners:

By:

Robert Selders, President
City of Brentwood:

By:

Darin E. Gale, Interim City Manager
ATTEST:

By:

Amanda McVey, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Katherine Wisinski, City Attorney

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5 Exhibit A
Scope of Services
Delta Informal Gardeners
The obligations of the Parties are as follows:

1. DIG will oversee all aspects of the DIG Mother’s Day Annual Plant Sale.

2. DIG will maintain compliance with state and federal guidelines for non-profit organizations.

3. DIG will provide a report to the City, no later than August 10, 2026, that contains a concise summary of activities undertaken and includes photos of the activities, for its 2026 Mother’s Day Plant Sale. The report shall be emailed to Abraham Salinas, Senior Analyst at [email protected].

4. Payment: No sooner than thirty (30) calendar days after the date of the final signature on this MOU, DIG shall submit an invoice to the City in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). City will issue payment within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice.

The funds provided to DIG pursuant to this MOU may only be spent on equipment, supplies, and minor site improvements to the Nail Property, for its 2026 Mother’s Day Plant Sale.

5. Payments shall be made to Delta Informal Gardeners and sent to 1570 Fairview Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513.

6. Future Funding Considerations: DIG acknowledges that financial support from the City, as outlined in this MOU, will not extend beyond the expiration of the Term. This understanding necessitates proactive financial planning and exploration of additional funding sources beyond the City by DIG to sustain its operations and initiatives in the future.

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