City Council - August 25, 2026
A.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
B.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C.
PRESENTATIONS
C.1
Presentation of American Flags by The American Legion Riders and The American Legion
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 three minutes, or less time if a large number of speakers is anticipated, or if approved by the Mayor. In accordance with State law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The City Council may respond to statements made or questions asked or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. 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.
Members of the public have the option of giving public comment in person or via two-way telephonic service (Zoom).
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E.
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.
E.1
Meeting Minutes of the City Council
1. Meeting Minutes - CCM_Aug11_2026.pdf
2. Meeting Minutes - CCM_Jul28_2026.pdf
City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of July 28, 2026, and City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2026.
E.2
Proclamation Recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
1. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.pdf
E.3
Proclamation Recognizing September as National Senior Center Month
1. National Senior Center Month.pdf
E.4
Proclamation Recognizing September 6th through 12th, 2026 as National Suicide Prevention Week
1. National Suicide Prevention Week.pdf
E.5
Initiation of Formation Proceedings, Approval of the Engineer’s Report, and Declaration of Intent to Form Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 26-1 (Citywide and Local Maintenance Services)
1. Intention to form LLAD 26-1 - Parks Recreation-2026-141.pdf
2. Previous Action.pdf
3. Resolution_1.pdf
4. Resolution_2.pdf
5. Engineer's Report for LLAD 26-1 (Citywide and Local Maintenance Services).pdf Title/Recommendation
Adopt a two resolutions: (1) initiating proceedings for the formation of Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 26-1 (Citywide and Local Maintenance Services), designating the engineer for the proceedings, and ordering the preparation and filing of an Engineer’s Report; and (2) approving the Engineer’s Report, declaring the City Council’s intention to order the formation of the District and to levy and collect assessments, and setting the date of October 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, as the date and time for a public hearing pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Article XIII D of the California Constitution, and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act.
E.6
Setting the Fiscal Year 2026/27 General Obligation Bond Tax Rate
1. FY2627 General Obligation Bond Tax Rate - Finance and Information Systems-2026-17.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Previous Action.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - FY2627 Resolution.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Adopt a resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2026/27 General Obligation Bond Tax Rate of 0.0049% and requesting that Contra Costa County place the levy on the 2026/27 property tax roll.
E.7
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Civil Engineering Services Agreement with Bellecci & Associates, dba SanBell Bay Area for the Balfour Road – Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, CIP Project No. 592-59208
1. Agreement Award Balfour Road - Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation - Engineering-2026-30.pdf
2. 1. Previous Action.pdf
3. 2. Resolution.pdf
4. 3. Agreement for Civil Engineering Services.pdf
5. 4. CIP Project Sheet.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Adopt a resolution approving a Civil Engineering Services Agreement with Bellecci & Associates, dba SanBell Bay Area (“SanBell”) for the Balfour Road – Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”) Project No. 592-59208 (“Project”) in the amount of $257,093, plus funding authorization for a contingency in the amount of $38,564 (15%), for total authorized compensation not to exceed $295,657, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement and written amendments within the approved contingency, each in a form approved by the City Attorney, provided that total compensation under the Agreement does not exceed $295,657.
F.
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.
F.1
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Michelle Lassle Consulting for Better in Brentwood Marketing Services
1. Approval of an Agreement with Michelle Lassle Consulting for Better in Brentwood Marketing Services.pdf
2. Previous Action Better in Brentwood.pdf
3. Resolution - Better in Brentwood 2026.pdf
4. Agreement - Better in Brentwood 2026.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Adopt a resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Michelle Lassle Consulting for Better in Brentwood marketing services (Agreement) in an amount not to exceed $67,884 for a term beginning September 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, approving an option to extend the agreement for one additional term of one-year subject to the mutual written agreement of the parties and the availability of funds appropriated by the City Council; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement and a written amendment exercising the extension option, each in a form approved by the City Attorney.
F.2
4th Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement Between the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of Brentwood and Hagar Realty
1. 4th Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement with Hagar Realty - City Manager-2026-45.pdf
2. Previous Action .pdf
3. Resolution .pdf
4. Fourth Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement - Hagar Realty.pdf
5. Recorded Grant Deed - 10-Foot Strip.pdf
6. Recorded Grant Deed Parcels A and C right-of-way.pdf
7. Purchase and Sale Agreement.pdf
8. First Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement.pdf
9. Second Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement.pdf
10. Third Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement.pdf Title/Recommendation
Adopt a resolution of the Successor Agency to the Brentwood Redevelopment Agency (“Successor Agency”) approving the Fourth Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement (“Fourth Amendment”) with Hagar Realty for the real property situated at the southeast corner of Oak Street and Walnut Boulevard, identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 013-232-006 (“Property”); authorizing the Executive Director, or designee, to execute the Fourth Amendment; authorizing approval of the final legal description and plat and a corresponding adjustment to the Purchase Price based on the final square footage to be conveyed at $4.92 per square foot, provided that the final Purchase Price does not exceed $390,000 without further Successor Agency Board approval; and authorizing the Executive Director, or designee, to take related actions necessary to complete the sale.
F.3
Receive and File the April Through June 2026 Donations Accepted Report Provide Direction Regarding the Donations Policy and Future Reporting
1. Donations Received April - June 2026 - Finance and Information Systems-2026-18.pdf
2. 1. Previous Action(2).pdf
3. 2. Council Administrative Policy No. 00-10_Donations.pdf Title/Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council: (1) receive and file the April through June 2026 donations accepted report in accordance with City Council/Administrative Policy No. 00-10; and (2) provide direction, if any, regarding whether the City Council desires amendments to the Donations Policy addressing sponsorships and any desired changes to the content and presentation of future quarterly donations reports.
F.4
Lone Oak Road Improvement Options
1. Lone Oak Road Improvement Options - Engineering-2026-26.pdf
2. 1. Previous Action(1).pdf
3. 2. Conceptual Lone Oak Improvement Plan.pdf
4. 3. Cost Estimates.pdf
5. 4. Speed Hump Criteria.pdf
6. 5. Lone Oak Speed Hump Analysis.pdf
7. 6. City Standard Detail ST-5 Residential Street.pdf
Title/Recommendation
Receive information regarding options and cost estimates for constructing improvements along Lone Oak Road from Grant Street to Caper Drive, and provide direction regarding whether staff should proceed with further project evaluation, funding analysis, and community and property-owner outreach.
G.
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.
H.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
Council Members wishing to have an agenda item placed on a future agenda shall make a request under this section of the agenda. These items will be included on the agenda for the next Council meeting
I.
REQUESTED FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
I.1
Consider a Request from Vice Mayor Pierson to Temporarily Discontinue Juvenile Diversion Referrals to the REACH Program
1. Requested Item Pierson REACH - City Manager-2026-47.pdf Title/Recommendation
That the City Council consider and discuss Vice Mayor Pierson’s request and provide direction on whether to schedule a future agenda item to temporarily discontinue referrals of minors to the REACH Program through the City’s juvenile diversion program.
I.2
Consider a Request from Council Member Maloney and Mayor Meyer to Review City Council Policy 110-1
1. Requested Item Council Member Maloney and Mayor Meyer Policy 110-10 - City Manager-2026-48.pdf Title/Recommendation
That the City Council consider and discuss Council Member Maloney and Mayor Meyer’s request and provide direction on whether to schedule a future agenda item to review and discuss City Council Policy 110-1, Meeting Rules and Procedures.
J.
ADJOURNMENT
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POSTING STATEMENT
On August 21, 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 on 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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