From: Cheri Waller
To: webCityClerk
Subject: Support for Agenda Item: “In God We Trust” Display Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 6:35:21 PM
Dear City Council,
Regarding the August 11, 2026, City Council Agenda item I-1, “Future Requested Agenda Items,” I am writing to request that the Council add the display of our national motto, “In God We Trust,” in the City Council chambers to a future agenda for discussion.
Displaying our national motto in the chambers honors our country and those who serve, particularly as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this year.
Thank you for your time, service, and consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Cheri - Brentwood Community Member
From: Erika Wilcox
To: webCityClerk
Subject: Support for Agenda Item: “In God We Trust” Display Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 12:00:50 PM
Dear City Council,
Regarding the August 11, 2026, City Council Agenda item I-1, “Future Requested Agenda Items,” I am writing to respectfully request that the Council formally add the display of our national motto, “In God We Trust,” in the City Council chambers to a future meeting agenda for discussion.
Displaying our national motto in our chambers is a fitting way to honor our country and the men and women who serve and have served our nation, especially as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this year.
Thank you for your time, your service to our community, and your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
EW
Brentwood Resident
From: Jennifer Christie
To: webCityClerk
Subject: Support for Agenda Item: “In God We Trust” Display Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 4:15:17 PM
Dear City Council,
Regarding the August 11, 2026, City Council Agenda item I-1, “Future Requested Agenda Items,” I am writing to respectfully request that the Council formally add the display of our national motto, “In God We Trust,” in the City Council chambers to a future meeting agenda for discussion.
Displaying our national motto in our chambers is a fitting way to honor our country and the men and women who serve and have served our nation, especially as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this year.
Thank you for your time, your service to our community, and your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Christie
Brentwood resident
From: Kristine Barrera
To: webCityClerk
Subject: Support for Agenda Item: “In God We Trust” Display Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 3:13:51 PM
Dear City Council,
Regarding the August 11, 2026, City Council Agenda item I-1, “Future Requested Agenda Items,” I am writing to respectfully request that the Council formally add the display of our national motto, “In God We Trust,” in the City Council chambers to a future meeting agenda for discussion.
Displaying our national motto in our chambers is a fitting way to honor our country and the men and women who serve and have served our nation, especially as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this year.
Thank you for your time, your service to our community, and your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Kristine Barrera
Brentwood Resident
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From: Nicholas Christie
To: webCityClerk
Subject: Agenda Item
Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 12:45:58 PM
Dear City Council,
Regarding the August 11, 2026, City Council Agenda item I-1, “Future Requested Agenda Items,” I am writing to respectfully request that the Council formally add the display of our national motto, “In God We Trust,” in the City Council chambers to a future meeting agenda for discussion.
Displaying our national motto in our chambers is a fitting way to honor our country and the men and women who serve and have served our nation, especially as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this year.
Thank you for your time, your service to our community, and your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Nicholas & June Christie
Brentwood Residents
From: Pam Jacobson
To: webCityClerk
Subject: Support for Agenda Item: "In God we Trust"
Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 12:10:16 PM
Dear City Council,
Regarding the August 11, 2026, City Council Agenda item I-1, “Future Requested Agenda Items,” I am writing to respectfully request that the Council formally add the display of our national motto, “In God We Trust,” in the City Council chambers to a future meeting agenda for discussion.
Displaying our national motto in our chambers is a fitting way to honor our country and the men and women who serve and have served our nation, especially as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this year.
Thank you for your time, your service to our community, and your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Pam
Brentwood Resident
From: Sophia Gonzales
To: webCityClerk
Subject: Support for Agenda Item: “In God We Trust” Display Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:46:02 PM
Dear City Council,
Regarding the August 11, 2026, City Council Agenda item I-1, “Future Requested Agenda Items,” I am writing to respectfully request that the Council formally add the display of our national motto, “In God We Trust,” in the City Council chambers to a future meeting agenda for discussion.
Displaying our national motto in our chambers is a fitting way to honor our country and the men and women who serve and have served our nation, especially as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this year.
Thank you for your time, your service to our community, and your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
SG
Brentwood Resident
From: Tara Randall
To: webCityClerk
Subject: National Motto
Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 5:01:55 PM
Dear City Council,
Regarding the August 11, 2026, City Council Agenda item I-1, “Future Requested Agenda Items,” I am writing to respectfully request that the Council formally add the display of our national motto, “In God We Trust,” in the City Council chambers to a future meeting agenda for discussion.
Displaying our national motto in our chambers is a fitting way to honor our country and the men and women who serve and have served our nation, especially as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this year.
Thank you for your time, your service to our community, and your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Tara Randall
Instructor, Liberty Adult Education
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From: Veronica Hein
To: webCityClerk
Subject: Support for Agenda Item: “In God We Trust” Display Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 8:58:19 PM
Dear City Council,
Regarding the August 11, 2026, City Council Agenda item I-1, “Future Requested Agenda Items,” I am writing to respectfully request that the Council formally add the display of our national motto, “In God We Trust,” in the City Council chambers to a future meeting agenda for discussion.
Displaying our national motto in our chambers is a fitting way to honor our country and the men and women who serve and have served our nation, especially as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this year.
Thank you for your time, your service to our community, and your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Veronica Hein
Member of the Community
From: jon baldridge
To: =yCouncil Members
Subject: Public comment - 8/11 council meeting agenda item I.2 Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 10:10:44 AM
Hi -
As a resident of Shadow Lakes subdivision, I would like for the Brentwood City Council to take up the agenda item I.2 proposed by council member Mendoza. This is the proposal to review the use of "Flock" or other similar surveillance devices, as well as to review the existing installations in Shadow Lakes.
Other city councils, including nearby cities like San Jose have exercised their authority in limiting or outright banning these invasive and illegal mass surveillance devices.
If indeed the installation of these cameras happened without the city council's review, that is a major issue. Failure to provide adequate oversight does not absolve the city council of their responsibility to ensure the rights of the citizens of this community are protected.
California civil code 1798.90.5 requires any HOA using cameras of this type to create written privacy standards, retention periods, and maintain a log of anyone accessing the data. I do not see any of these items addressed on the HOA website, and I have serious doubts whether they exist. At a minimum, this opens the HOA members to personal liability, and their adherence to the law is certainly an appropriate matter for the city council.
I urge the council to take up this matter, and by doing so, to pursue the easiest path to a resolution that is in the interest of the city's citizens.
Jon Baldridge