MAY 12, 2026, 5:30 PM
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL 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.
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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
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May 12, 2026, 5:30 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Speakers desiring answers to questions, at the invitation of the Mayor, may have a staff member provide a brief response. Alternately, a staff member may follow up directly with the speaker during regular City business hours.
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.
D. CLOSED SESSION
D.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
[Gov’t. Code § 54957]
Title: City Manager
A closed session will be held on May 26, 2026, for the purpose of considering the abovedescribed matter; specifically a review of the City Manager’s performance based on agreed-upon goals and objectives. [Gov’t. Code § 54957].
D.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) One Potential Case
A closed session will be held on May 26, 2026, for the purpose of conferring with and/or receiving advice from your legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation. Based on existing facts and circumstances and the advice of its legal counsel, a point has been reached where there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City. [Gov’t. Code §54956.9(d)(2)].
D.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
[Gov’t. Code §54956.8]
Property:
Southeast corner of Lone Tree Way and Giannini Ranch Road, Brentwood, CA 94513 (APN 019-050-234)
City Negotiators:
G. Harold Duffey, City Manager
Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney
County Negotiator:
Aaron McAlister, Fire Chief
Property Owner Negotiators:
City of Brentwood
Under Negotiation:
Price and Terms of Payment
A closed session will be held on May 26, 2026, to discuss the price and terms of payment for the potential sale of real property. [Gov’t. Code § 54956.8] E. BUSINESS ITEMS
E.1 FY 2026/27 and FY 2028/29 Strategic Plan Framework and Department Priority Projects Title/Recommendation
The Council, by motion, directed staff to move forward with planning for Phase 2 of the Strategic Plan Workshop and to make the following revisions to the 24 outstanding Future Agenda Items currently in progress:
• combine all future agenda items relating to Land Use; and • combine open space overlay items and Measure Q items; and City Attorney to review options for restricting hate speech during public comments before this item returns; and
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outline roles/functions of the Public Information Officer, Better In Brentwood and the City's social media outreach; and
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outline the process for how suggestions from Commissions will be brought before Council for consideration.
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F. 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.
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POSTING STATEMENT
On May 8, 2026, 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
Title/Recommendation
The Council, by motion, adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
MEMORANDUM FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
CONCERNING A CLOSED SESSION
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Closed Session
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
One Potential Case
A closed session will be held on May 26, 2026, for the purpose of conferring with and/or receiving advice from your legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation. Based on existing facts and circumstances and the advice of its legal counsel, a point has been reached where there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City. [Gov’t. Code §54956.9(d)(2)].
If the City Council accepts a settlement offer signed by the opposing party, the substance of the settlement shall be disclosed immediately following this closed session. [Gov’t. Code §54957.1(a)(3)(A)].
Any disclosures shall include the vote or abstention of each member.
Dated: May 19, 2026.
Thomas Lloyd Smith
City Attorney
MEMORANDUM FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
CONCERNING A CLOSED SESSION BEFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Closed Session
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
[Gov’t. Code §54956.8]
Property: Southeast corner of Lone Tree Way and Giannini Ranch Road, Brentwood, CA 94513
(APN 019-050-234)
City Negotiators: G. Harold Duffey, City Manager
Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney
County Negotiator: Aaron McAlister, Fire Chief
Property Owner Negotiators: City of Brentwood
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
A closed session will be held on May 26, 2026, to discuss the price and terms of payment for the potential sale of real property. [Gov’t. Code § 54956.8] If the City Council renders an agreement final, they shall report that approval and the substance of the agreement in open session at the public meeting during which the closed session is held. [Gov’t Code § 54957.1(a)(1)(A)]
If final approval rests with the other party to the negotiations, the City Council shall disclose the fact of that approval and the substance of the agreement upon inquiry by any person, as soon as the other party or its agent has informed the City of its approval. [Gov’t. Code § 54957.1(a)(1)(B)] Dated: May 20, 2026.
Thomas Lloyd Smith
City Attorney
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. D.1
05/12/2026
SUBJECT: FY 2026/27 and FY 2028/29 Strategic Plan Framework and Department Priority Projects
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
STAFF: G. Harold Duffey, City Manager
TITLE/RECOMMENDATION
Receive a report on the proposed Strategic Plan framework and provide direction on the following:
1. Adoption of the FY 2026/27 and FY 2027/28 Strategic Plan framework and Council Focus Areas.
2. Confirmation, deferral, or removal of Strategic-tier Department Priority Projects.
3. Evaluation of 24 outstanding Future Agenda Items currently in progress.
4. Identification of any additional Council priorities for inclusion in the Strategic Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with receiving this report. However, the Strategic Plan directly informs the City’s biennial operating budget, five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and ten-year fiscal model. Council direction provided through this process will guide future resource allocation, staffing, and capital investment decisions.
Not all Strategic Plan items have been incorporated into the draft 2026/27 – 2027/28 Operating Budget which will be discussed at a City Council Workshop on May 26.
BACKGROUND
The City of Brentwood has historically utilized the Strategic Planning process to guide development of its biennial operating budget, ensuring that major projects are aligned with Council priorities and incorporated into financial planning. The most recent Strategic Plan update occurred on February 4, 2024, building upon the 2022/23 Strategic Plan. The City Council, by motion, directed staff to bring back a draft Strategic Plan for consideration including: any additional proposed initiatives organized in order of priority and by staff’s bandwidth/capacity, a draft schedule and/or projected completion dates, and that staff provide a priorities spreadsheet in
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advance of the meeting where the City Council will consider adoption of the 2025/26 - 2026/27 Strategic Plan.
The Strategic Plan is a policy-level roadmap that identifies the City Council’s highest priorities. While it focuses on major initiatives, staff continue to deliver core municipal services and respond to emerging priorities throughout the year.
The prior Strategic Plan established the following Council Focus Areas:
Community Development
Economic Development
Public Works
Parks and Recreation Services
Police Services
Government Records and Council Operations
Fiscal Sustainability and Operational Management
Discussion / Analysis:
Strategic Planning Framework
The development of the FY 2026/27 Strategic Plan begins with an evaluation of the prior Strategic Plan to determine:
• Accomplishments achieved
• Projects that should be carried forward
• Council priorities that emerged during the prior cycle This evaluation establishes the baseline for the new Strategic Plan. Building on these established Focus Areas, staff developed the following framework for the FY 2026/27 update.
Following this assessment, departments were asked to identify their Top 10 Priority Projects, which collectively form the foundation of the Strategic Plan. These projects are categorized within the Council’s Focus Areas and presented to the City Council for policy direction and prioritization.
A total of 104 Department Priority Projects across 10 departments have been identified and compiled as the principal input for this Strategic Planning Workshop.
Several departments submitted additional projects beyond the Top 10 baseline due to workload and operational need. Each project is supported by a standardized project worksheet that includes scope, duration, required resources, and key milestones.
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Priority Classification Framework
To ensure clarity in implementation and resource planning, projects are categorized into three tiers:
• Operational (0–6 months): Short-term deliverables within existing staff capacity and typically funded through the current operating budget. • Tactical (6 months–3 years): Multi-year initiatives requiring project management, cross-department coordination, and potential budget allocations.
• Strategic (3–5 years): Long-term initiatives requiring sustained investment and alignment with major planning efforts, including the General Plan, Housing Element, Brentwood 2035 Capacity work, and long-range financial planning.
Multi-Year Planning Horizon
The Strategic Plan is aligned with the City’s budget cycle and is presented across two consecutive budget cycles (FY 2026/27 and FY 2028/29) to provide a four-year forward-looking framework.
This approach recognizes the extended timeline required to implement major capital and policy initiatives. Since the last Strategic Plan update, the City has experienced executive leadership transitions and is entering a near buildout phase of development. This transition emphasizes the need for strategic alignment between growth, infrastructure capacity, and service delivery.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
This item supports all Council Focus Areas and serves as the foundational framework for aligning City operations, capital investments, and policy direction.
PREVIOUS ACTION
• Previous Action completed by the Council is included as Attachment 1. • 2024 Strategic Plan update completed.
• Ongoing Council direction provided through annual goal-setting and Future Agenda Items.
DATE OF NOTICE
Not Applicable.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Not Applicable.
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ALTERNATIVE OPTION(S)
This information is being presented as a Workshop for future Council consideration.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Previous Action
2. FY2022/23 – FY2023/24 Adopted Strategic Plan
3. FY2022/23 – FY2023/24 Adopted Strategic Plan Updates
4. Active Future Requested Agenda Items List (2024 to Present)
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 July 14, 2020 by Council Resolution Number 2020-96, the City Council adopted and amended the City of Brentwood Strategic Plan for fiscal year 2020/21 – 2021/22.
On July 13, 2021 by Council Resolution Number 2021-83, the City Council adopted and amended the City of Brentwood Strategic Plan for fiscal year 2020/21 – 2021/22.
On February 14, 2023 by Council Resolution Number 2023-18, the City Council approved and adopted the revised City of Brentwood Strategic Plan for fiscal year 2022/23 – 2023/24.
On February 4, 2025 the City Council by motion, directed staff to bring back a draft Strategic Plan for consideration including: any additional proposed initiatives organized in order of priority and by staff’s bandwidth/capacity, a draft schedule and/or projected completion dates, and that staff provide a priorities spreadsheet in advance of the meeting where the City Council will consider adoption of the 2025/26 - 2026/27 Strategic Plan.
* Early implementation FY 2021-22
CITY OF BRENTWOOD STRATEGIC PLAN
FY 2022/23 – FY 2023/24
Revised: 02.14.23
Focus Area 1: Public Works
Mission Statement: Provide a safe, efficient, sustainable and environmentally sound infrastructure system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Brentwood.
1. Transportation: Proactively engage and collaborate with regional transportation agencies and stakeholders to facilitate the safe and efficient movement of people and goods
a. Construct Innovation Center infrastructure
b. Pursue additional funding to preserve our streets
c. * Pursue grant funding to improve the Brentwood Blvd. corridor (e.g. underground existing utility lines, widen portion of Brentwood Blvd., etc.) d. * Explore State Route 4 sound study mitigation measures, including raising the lower portion of the existing sound wall adjacent to Livorno Street south of Carrara Street
e. * Improve safety in Parking Garage
2. Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Services: Provide safe and sustainable water, wastewater, and solid waste services for the build-out of the City per the City’s General Plan
a. Combat climate change through organics management
b. Ensure adequate water supply by expanding water treatment, storage, and distribution infrastructure
c. Ensure fiscal sustainability by conducting rate studies Focus Area 2: Police Services
Mission Statement: To protect and enhance the quality of life in our community through uncompromised dedication, professionalism, integrity, and innovative police services.
1. * Enhance Community Engagement by strengthening connections with underrepresented community groups, youth, seniors, mentally ill, and the unsheltered
City of Brentwood Strategic Plan
FY 2022/2023 – FY 2023/2024
* Early implementation FY 2021/22
Focus Area 3: Economic Development
Mission Statement: Maintain and enhance Brentwood’s quality of life by developing an economy that is vibrant and diverse.
1. Implement strategic actions identified in the Downtown and Brentwood Blvd.
Specific Plan Updates
a. * Encourage private re-investment through the sale of Successor Agency and City owned real properties
b. * Incentivize higher tier, unique businesses and development to the Brentwood Blvd. and Downtown areas
2. Enhance the City’s marketing and economic development programs capturing retail leakage, promoting local businesses and key investments a. Enhance retail recruitment awareness and prioritize activities that display the City’s efforts inducing new retail-commercial development Focus Area 4: Community Development
Mission Statement: Develop Brentwood as a high quality, diverse and balanced community while protecting natural and agricultural resources.
1. Implement Zoning Ordinance update to maintain compliance with State law, including developing objective design standards (SB 330 compliance)
2. Protect natural and agricultural resources
a. * Develop implementation plan for General Plan Conservation and Open Space policies to minimize impacts on the environment
3. More effectively engage and educate the community
a. * Implement General Plan implementation status updates every two years
4. Provide a diversity of housing opportunities, including equitable distribution of affordable housing for all socio-economic segments of the Brentwood community a. * Update the City’s Housing Element including: an evaluation of the 2015 Housing Element; assessment of housing needs, resources, constraints; approval of an updated Regional Housing Needs Allocation; and adoption of housing goals, policies, and actions
City of Brentwood Strategic Plan
FY 2022/2023 – FY 2023/2024
* Early implementation FY 2021/22
Focus Area 5: Parks & Recreation Services
Mission Statement: Provide community and neighborhood services to enrich lives and to maintain facilities, infrastructure, and resources to maximize Brentwood’s high quality of life.
1. Implement short-term high priority Parks and Recreation Master Plan projects a. Complete carry over strategic initiatives:
i. Restrooms at Creekside Park and Garin Park
ii. Pickleball courts at Creekside Park
iii. Expanded hours of Sunset Park
iv. Trail enhancements
2. Develop a plan to implement long-term high priority Parks and Recreation Master Plan projects
a. * Sand Creek Sports Complex design & development and issue a RFP for design services as soon as feasible
3. Enhance cultural and performing arts opportunities for Brentwood a. Continue development of Amphitheater
4. Expand and enhance recreation opportunities by increasing programming for seniors, youth, and teens; implementing adaptive recreation a. Complete carry over strategic initiatives
i. Adaptive Recreation programming
b. * Pursue Measure X funding for a Youth Center
Focus Area 6: Fiscal Sustainability and Operational Management Mission Statement: Provide high quality services that are cost efficient in a fiscally responsible and transparent manner.
1. Classification & Compensation Study
2. IT Master Plan implementation
a. Enhanced Cybersecurity Plan
b. Business Continuity Plan
City of Brentwood
FY 2022/23 - FY 2023/24 Strategic Plan Results
Attachment 3
Goal Strategic Initiative Progress Notes
1.1a Innovation Center Infrastructure
Construct infrastructure to support
development of the Innovation
Center.
In Progress Heidorn Ranch Road widened to a 4-lane arterial, including water line extension to Sand Creek Road. Wet utility extension from Empire Avenue across SR-4 is under construction, scheduled for completion in FY 2026/27. The Jeffery Way extension and additional infrastructure will follow with future Innovation Center development.
1.1b Pursue Funding to Preserve
Streets
Identify state, federal, and local
funding sources to extend
pavement service life.
In Progress Pavement Management Program (PMP) carried forward in FY 2026/27 priorities.
1.1c Brentwood Blvd. Corridor Grant
Funding & Improvements Pursue
grant funding to underground
utilities and widen portions of
Brentwood Blvd.
In Progress Brentwood Blvd. Specific Plan update underway via the Brentwood Plan Updates initiative.
1.1d State Route 4 Sound Wall
Mitigation
Explore mitigation including raising
the lower portion of the existing
sound wall adjacent to Livorno
Street south of Carrara Street.
Active Sound wall extension in the Siena community along the Hwy 4 Bypass approved by Council in February 2022; project funded at $600,000, with bid received at $435,000. Newly elected Council members in November 2022 raised concerns about the project, generating ongoing public deliberation.
1.1e Parking Garage Safety
Improve safety in the Civic Center
parking garage.
75% Complete A security guard regularly patrols the Civic Center and other properties, including the parking garage. The City and Liberty High School collaborated to lock a school gate adjacent to the garage to mitigate pick-up time concerns. Additional measures under consideration include signage, student outreach, enforcement, and discussions on alternative meeting areas.
Focus Area 1: Public Works – Transportation
Goal Strategic Initiative Progress Notes
1.2a SB 1383 Mandate
State mandate to combat climate
change through organics diversion
from landfills.
Active SB 1383 requires the City to implement an organics collection program, divert organic waste from landfills, and meet state climate goals.
Solid Waste Operations
Implement organics collection
program with compliant
equipment, fleet, and weekly
service.
In progress 72,000 residential lid replacements with compliant colors and labels; Council-approved fleet expansion of 5 trucks, 3 drivers, and 1 mechanic; weekly green waste / organics collection.
Outreach & Compliance
Update regulatory language and
conduct public outreach to support
program rollout.
Ongoing Regulatory language and public outreach materials updated to ensure resident awareness and compliance with new organics requirements.
Wastewater: Biosolids Pyrolysis
Construct biosolids drying and
pyrolysis system to support SB
1383 compliance and address
future PFAS requirements.
Planned Construction contract scheduled for Council approval in July 2026; project starts Q3 2026 with anticipated online date Q3 2028.
Focus Area 1: Public Works – Organics Management
Goal Strategic Initiative Progress Notes
1.2b System Overview
Maintain reliable water service
across the City's distribution and
treatment infrastructure.
Ongoing 21,500 connections delivering 3.2 billion gallons annually; 354 miles of pipe, 6 pump stations, and 6 reservoirs; sources include surface, groundwater, and recycled water.
Capacity & Constraints
Address projected supply gap and
water quality constraints to ensure
resilience at buildout.
Active Capacity gap of 27.5 to 30.4 mgd at buildout; constraints include chlorides and Delta water quality. Adequate supply needed for buildout, drought conditions, and overall system resilience.
Near-Term Strategy
Negotiate additional treatment
capacity at the Randall-Bold Water
Treatment Plant.
In progress Pursuing additional treatment capacity at the Randall-Bold Water Treatment Plant to address near-term supply needs.
Long-Term Strategy
Expand local treatment and
recycled water capacity to support
buildout and drought resilience.
Planned Expand the City of Brentwood Water Treatment Plant and increase recycled water storage to meet long-term demand.
Focus Area 1: Public Works – Water Supply & Reliability
Goal Strategic Initiative Progress Notes
1.2c 2023 Rate Study
Conduct comprehensive rate study
for water, wastewater, and solid
waste services.
Completed Water, wastewater, and solid waste rate study completed in 2023, establishing a baseline for current rate structures.
Current Rate Plan
Maintain the current 5-year rate
plan adopted under the 2023 study.
In progress Current 5-year rate structure remains in effect through FY 2028.
Next Phase (2027)
Issue an RFP for an updated rate
study and onboard a qualified
consultant.
Planned RFP issuance and consultant onboarding scheduled for 2027 to prepare for the next rate study cycle.
Future Outlook
Begin a new rate study to support
long-term financial sustainability
and service reliability.
Future New rate study in FY 2028/2029, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and reliable service delivery.
Focus Area 1: Public Works – Rate Studies
Goal Strategic Initiative Progress Notes
2.1 Mentally Ill Response
Strengthen crisis response for
individuals experiencing mental
health crises through partnerships
with A3 (Anyone, Anywhere,
Anytime) and MHET (Mental
Health Evaluation Team).
Completed All officers are CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) trained to safely respond to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. A3 and MHET provide on-scene crisis support.
2.2 Unsheltered Population Outreach
Establish a dedicated
homelessness liaison to engage
and stabilize the unsheltered
population.
Completed Implemented a Senior Community Service Officer position in the FY 2022/23 mid-year budget to serve as a homelessness liaison. This position works closely with the C.O.R.E. (Coordinated Outreach Referral, Engagement) program.
2.3 Senior, Youth & Community
Engagement
Strengthen partnerships with
senior, youth, and
underrepresented community
groups through dedicated
outreach and programming.
Completed Created a Community Engagement Officer position in the FY 2021/22 mid-year budget to enhance partnerships and social media outreach. Programs include Neighborhood Watch, the Triad program, the Senior Safety Fair, and the Brentwood Police Activities League (PAL).
2.4 Schools & Community Events
Build positive relationships with
youth and families through school
assignments, public events, and
community participation.
Completed School Resource Officers serve high schools, and Youth Liaison Officers serve elementary and middle schools. Officers participate in Town Halls, National Night Out, Coffee with a COP, bicycle rodeos, Unified Prom, Special Olympics Tip-A-Cop and Torch Run, and city-sponsored events and parades.
Focus Area 2: Police Services
Goal Strategic Initiative Progress Notes
3.1a Sale of Successor Agency & CityOwned Properties
Dispose of surplus properties
through the HCD Surplus Land Act
process to encourage private reinvestment.
In Progress Brentwood Technology & Education Center sold Jan. 31, 2023 (Complete). 1000 Central Blvd. and SE corner of Oak & Walnut:
HCD Notice of Availability issued 10/18/23. 7030 Brentwood Blvd. (former Los Mexicanos) in disposition pipeline. 400 Guthrie Ln. (former CD Building) on hold pending Measure X / multi-use community facility determination.
3.1b Incentivize higher tier, unique
businesses and development
In Progress Combined update underway via the Brentwood Plan Updates initiative. Over 1,500 units of market-rate housing permitted citywide in recent years; Downtown beautification and civic projects initiated.
3.2a Enhance the City's marketing and
economic development programs
In Progress Costco opened March 7, 2025, first commercial development to break ground and open at the Innovation Center. ED staff actively recruiting developer(s) for ~25 acres south of Costco. Streets of Brentwood hotel (151-room) confirmed.
Focus Area 3: Economic Development
Goal Strategic Initiative Progress Notes
4.1 Zoning Ordinance Update
Implement Zoning Ordinance
update to maintain compliance
with State law, including
developing objective design
standards (SB 330 compliance).
In progress The project is substantially complete, with a few items requested by Council being finalized by the end of FY25/26.
4.2.a Conservation & Open Space
Implementation
Develop implementation plan for
General Plan Conservation and
Open Space policies to minimize
impacts on the environment.
Ongoing Updates on this General Plan element are included in the annual General Plan Implementation status update discussed below.
4.3.a General Plan Status Updates
Implement General Plan
implementation status updates
every two years.
Ongoing This project has been revised to be an annual General Plan Implementation status update that is shared with Council and HCD each March.
4.4.a Housing Element Update
Update the City's Housing Element
including: an evaluation of the
2015 Housing Element; assessment
of housing needs, resources,
constraints; approval of an
updated Regional Housing Needs
Allocation; and adoption of
housing goals, policies, and actions.
Completed The Housing Element was completed early 2024, and several implementation actions were completed in 2025.
Focus Area 4: Community Development
Goal Strategic Initiative Progress Notes
5.1 Short-Term Master Plan Projects
Implement short-term, highpriority Parks & Recreation Master Plan projects.
Completed Restrooms at Creekside Park and Garin Park (Complete); pickleball courts at Creekside Park (Complete); trail enhancements (Complete); expanded hours at Sunset Park (Discontinued).
5.2 Long-Term Master Plan Projects
Develop a plan for long-term, highpriority Master Plan projects.
Completed Sand Creek Sports Complex design, development, and RFP issuance completed.
5.3 Cultural & Performing Arts
Enhance cultural and performing
arts opportunities for the
community.
Ongoing Continued development of the Amphitheater to expand cultural and performing arts programming.
5.4 Recreation Programming & Youth
Center
Expand recreation programming
for seniors, youth, and teens,
including adaptive recreation
programs.
Completed Adaptive Recreation Programming implemented.
Focus Area 5: Parks & Recreation
Goal Strategic Initiative Progress Notes
6.1 Citywide Classification and
Compensation Study
Completed The final study was completed and presented to City Council on February 25, 2025. All class descriptions were updated to ensure that the format is consistent, and that the duties and
responsibilities are current and properly reflect the required knowledge, abilities, and skills.
6.2a Enhanced Cyber Security Plan Completed Engaged Consultant to identify weaknesses, completed assessment and penetration test in FY 24/25. Implementation of the Cyber Plan is ongoing as part of the IT Advisory Committee project BUS42 (Cyber).
6.2b Business Continuity Plan Completed Completed the Technology and Resiliency Assessment in FY 24/25.
Implementation of the Continuity Plan is ongoing as part of the IT Advisory Committee project BUS-43 (Continuity).
Focus Area 6: Fiscal Sustainability and Operational Management
City of Brentwood
Active Future Agenda Items
Attachment 4
Priority Request Date Requestor Request Status
O
3/12/2024 Meyer Hate speech - review methods to restrict during public comments (Statement of
Values)
In Progress
Assigned to the DEBI Committee
T
6/11/2024 Mendoza / Meyer Consider becoming a Charter City In Progress Assigned to Charter City Committee
T
3/5/2024 Planning
Commission
Open Space Post Measure Q In Progress
Assigned to Municipal Code Update
Committee
O
9/24/2024 Planning
Commission
Request regarding standards and
methodology for Vehicle Miles Traveled
(VMT)
In Progress
T
10/8/2024 Mendoza Requested to remove 2001 Shady Willow Lane from the list of surplus land to become
a park
In Progress
O
10/8/2024 Mendoza Consider a design standard regarding shade ratios at parks
In Progress
T
10/8/2024 Meyer Consider using Ag-Enterprise and/or Art Enterprise funds for John Marsh House
In Progress
T
12/30/2024 Mendoza / Meyer Consider noise mitigation issues at Creekside Pickleball Courts
In Progress
O
1/14/2025 Mendoza Review the Public Information Officer position
In Progress
O
1/14/2025 Mendoza Review of City owned land behind Pioneer Elementary
In Progress
O
1/14/2025 Oerlemans/Pierson Amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan to allow Tattoo Shops
In Progress
O
2/11/2025 Maloney Social Nuisance Ordinance In Progress Assigned to Social Nuisance Ad-hoc
Committee
T
2/25/2025 Pierson Requested that staff explore the feasibility of repurposing the CD Building as a multiuse community facility In Progress
T
3/11/2025 Mendoza Update Public Art Guidelines to include structures
In Progress
O
10/1/2025 Meyer / Mendoza Review of the Open Space Overlay related to Agricultural and Recreational uses at
Deer Ridge Golf Course
In Progress
O 10/25/2025 Meyer/Mendoza 2026 Winter Market In Progress O
10/22/2025 Maloney/Pierson Communications Policy In Progress O
11/14/2025 Pierson/Mendoza Affordable Housing Program: Phase 1 COMPLETE Phase 2 In Progress
T
1/13/2026 Maloney/Pierson Tourism Strategies Relating to Sporting Events in the Bay Area
In Progress
O
1/30/2026 Mendoza/Meyer City Website and Better in Brentwood Website Content Standards and Press
Releases
In Progress
T
2/10/2026 Mendoza Autonomous Vehicles In Progress
O
2/24/2026 Mendoza Traffic Task Force In Progress
O
2/24/2026 Mendoza Encroachment Permit Process In Progress O
2/24/2026 Pierson Engineering Standards In Progress
O Operational 0 to 6 months
T Tactical
S Strategic
Priority Abbreviations
6 months to 3 years
3 to 5 years