Brentwood public meetings in 2021
139 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 4, 2022 and will be noticed separately. No agenda items are listed for this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled by notice dated December 8, 2021
- Next regular meeting scheduled for January 4, 2022
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants for two open Park and Recreation Commission seats and will consider the mayor's recommendations for appointment at the regular meeting later that evening. The council will also vote on a resolution to approve a Public Improvement Agreement with Vineyards Land Holdings LLC for outstanding park and trail improvements, and award a $515,844.09 contract for a new City Council Chamber audiovisual system.
- Interviews for two Park and Recreation Commission vacancies (terms expiring 12/31/2021)
- Resolution approving Public Improvement Agreement with Vineyards Land Holdings LLC for outstanding park, trail, and landscaping improvements
- Resolution awarding $468,949.17 contract (plus $46,894.92 contingency, total $515,844.09) to Coda Technology Group for Council Chamber audiovisual system
- Consent calendar includes minutes of October 12, 2021
The Brentwood City Council approved a resolution adding Lone Tree Way Roadway Improvements to the Capital Improvement Program budget, and approved a $515,844 contract for a new audiovisual system in the council chambers. The council also added two new full-time staff positions (Senior Planner and Administrative Assistant I/II) and appointed Norman Cohen and Derrick Bullington to the Park and Recreation Commission. All votes were 4-0 with Vice Mayor Rodriguez absent.
- Approved Lone Tree Way Roadway Improvements budget amendment (4-0)
- Approved $515,844 audiovisual system contract with Coda Technology Group (4-0)
- Added Senior Planner and Administrative Assistant I/II positions, removing two unfilled limited-service roles (4-0)
- Appointed Norman Cohen and Derrick Bullington to Park and Recreation Commission (4-0)
- Approved $43,000 marketing services agreement for The Innovation Center (4-0)
- Directed staff to prepare resolution supporting Our Neighborhood Voices land use initiative (4-0)
- Directed staff to prepare resolution supporting ACA 7 on land use and zoning (3-0, Meyer recused)
- Directed staff to incorporate apartment beautification into affordable housing discussion (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Land Use and Development Committee
The agenda for the Brentwood Land Use and Development Committee meeting on December 20, 2021, contains no listed items, only procedural boilerplate. The meeting is scheduled as a teleconference via Zoom.
Park and Recreation Commission
This special meeting of the Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission, scheduled for December 16, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancelled
Arts Commission
The Brentwood Arts Commission regular meeting scheduled for December 15, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation and no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancelled per Notice of Cancellation 12.15.2021
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is meeting to consider several consent calendar items, including approving a $220,000 agreement for right-of-way and title services, a $186,362 contract for an environmental impact report for the Vineyards at Marsh Creek amphitheater, and receiving reports on development impact fees and the low-income housing fund. All items are listed under the consent calendar and were ultimately adopted unanimously.
- Agreement with Bender Rosenthal, Inc. for right-of-way and title services, not-to-exceed $220,000
- Professional services agreement with Raney Planning & Management for a Subsequent EIR, not-to-exceed $186,362
- 2020/21 Development Impact Fee Report presented as required by state law
- Supplement to Annual Report on Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund, with $15,936 cash balance and 2 parcels on Jane Way
The City Council unanimously adopted an urgency ordinance (1030) to regulate development under Senate Bill 9, adding design guidelines and taking no further action on SB 10. They also approved a consent calendar including contracts for right-of-way services, an EIR for The Vineyards at Marsh Creek, an AMR system upgrade, and a property purchase for Sand Creek Road. Additionally, they awarded $150,000 in commercial beautification grants and authorized staff to explore vaccination clinic procedures and housing in-lieu fee changes.
- Adopted Urgency Ordinance 1030 regulating SB 9 development (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-155 adding SB 9 design guidelines (unanimous)
- Took no further action on SB 10 (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including $2.6M AMR system upgrade and $220K right-of-way services (unanimous)
- Awarded $150,000 in commercial beautification grants (unanimous)
- Authorized staff to research vaccination clinic procedures (unanimous)
- Authorized staff to study removing housing in-lieu fees (unanimous)
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
The Brentwood Neighborhood Committee regular meeting scheduled for December 8, 2021, at 6:00 PM via teleconference was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider granting a one-year time extension for a conditional use permit and design review for the Rainflow Express Carwash, a 4,900-square-foot self-service car wash at 420 Sand Creek Road. The extension would push the expiration date to October 15, 2022. The applicant, Bay Development Group, cites recent property acquisition and COVID-19 supply chain delays. The commission voted unanimously to close the public hearing, but the final decision is not recorded in this agenda.
- One-year time extension for CUP 19-001-A2 and DR 19-002-A2 for Rainflow Express Carwash at 420 Sand Creek Road (APN 016-080-028)
- Project includes 4,900 sq ft building, 150-ft drive-through tunnel, 27 vacuum stations, 9 parking spaces on 3.33 acres
- New condition requires annexation into a Community Facilities District (CFD) for emergency medical and fire protection funding
- Public hearing closed unanimously; 2 speakers, 4 written comments received
- No additional environmental review required per CEQA Guidelines § 15162
The Brentwood Planning Commission approved a one-year time extension for a conditional use permit and design review for the Rainflow Express Car Wash at 420 Sand Creek Road. The approval was granted by a 3-1 vote, with Commissioner Dolter dissenting. The public hearing was closed unanimously before the vote.
- Approved Resolution No. 21-030 for CUP time extension (3-1)
- Approved Resolution No. 21-031 for design review time extension (3-1)
- Closed public hearing for the car wash item (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Agricultural Enterprise Committee - Meeting
This is a meeting agenda for the Brentwood Agricultural Enterprise Committee on December 6, 2021, at the Brentwood Community Center. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive business — it appears to be procedural boilerplate only.
Redistricting Commission
This is a regular meeting of the City of Brentwood Redistricting Commission held by teleconference. The agenda contains no listed items, only procedural boilerplate, so no specific decisions or discussions are scheduled.
The Commission unanimously approved the October 14, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections. It held a public hearing to receive input on district composition and communities of interest, but no public comments were made; the hearing was closed unanimously. A request to reschedule the February 10, 2022 hearing was withdrawn by Commissioner Myers, and no action was taken. The meeting adjourned to January 13, 2022.
- Approved the October 14, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous).
- Closed the public hearing on district composition and communities of interest with no public input (unanimous).
- Withdrew the request to reschedule the February 10, 2022 public hearing; no action taken.
- Adjourned the meeting to January 13, 2022 (unanimous).
Youth Commission
This is the agenda for the Brentwood Youth Commission's regular meeting on December 1, 2021, held via teleconference on Zoom. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, attachments, or discussion topics are listed.
Arts Commission
The Arts Commission special meeting scheduled for December 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. has been cancelled. A regular meeting will be held on December 15, 2021, and will be noticed separately. No other agenda items are listed.
- Special meeting of December 1, 2021 cancelled
- Regular meeting scheduled for December 15, 2021
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is holding a special workshop to discuss and direct staff on the FY 2022/23–FY 2023/24 Strategic Plan. The plan covers six focus areas: Public Works, Police Services, Economic Development, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, and Fiscal Sustainability & Operational Management. Staff will present proposed goals and initiatives for discussion; the final plan is expected for Council approval in February 2022. Fiscal estimates are preliminary and will be refined for the two-year budget.
- Possible initiatives include Sand Creek Road extension, water treatment expansion, and City Hall parking garage
- Economic development items include implementing Brentwood Boulevard and Downtown Plan Specific Plans
- Parks & Recreation items include amphitheater project, Senior Center expansion, and Sand Creek Sports Park field phasing
- Fiscal items include classification & compensation study and employee compensation bonus via ARPA funds
- Housing Element and objective design standards listed under Community Development
The City Council held a workshop and reached consensus on ten priority items for the two-year Strategic Plan, including the Sand Creek Complex Phase 1 Fields, Innovation Center infrastructure, and Senior Center Expansion. Council directed staff to return at a regular February meeting with the people, time, and money needed for these top ten initiatives. The motion passed unanimously. No final funding decisions were made at this workshop.
- Consensus reached on ten strategic plan priorities, including Sand Creek Complex Phase 1 Fields, Innovation Center @ Brentwood Infrastructure, and Senior Center Expansion
- Directed staff to bring back people, time, and money for the top ten initiatives at a regular February meeting
- Motion carried unanimously (5-0)
Park and Recreation Commission
This agenda contains no substantive items — only boilerplate text and a placeholder saying no item is selected. The meeting is a special teleconference session, but no decisions or discussions are listed.
Arts Commission
This is the agenda for the Brentwood Arts Commission regular meeting on November 17, 2021, held via teleconference on Zoom. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, attachments, or details are listed. No decisions or discussions are identified in the provided text.
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of November 16, 2021 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2021 and will be noticed separately.
City Council
The Brentwood City Council will hold a special meeting with a closed session for a City Manager performance evaluation and potential litigation, followed by a regular meeting. The main actions include approving continued teleconferencing for meetings, accepting agricultural landscaping improvements in the Vineyards at Marsh Creek development, and considering a revised public art location prioritization.
- Resolution accepting 47.74 acres of agricultural landscaping improvements in Vineyards at Marsh Creek (Subdivisions 8796, 8906, 8908, 8910)
- Resolutions to continue teleconferencing for City Council, Successor Agency, and Infrastructure Financing Authority meetings through December 16, 2021 (AB 361)
- Consideration of Arts Commission recommendation to revise public art location prioritization
- Closed session: City Manager performance evaluation and potential litigation (one case)
The City Council unanimously approved a motion to work with CHP and Caltrans on targeted speed enforcement, additional signage, road striping, speed feedback signs, earlier resurfacing, and addressing noise from the Summerset sound wall. The council also approved the consent calendar (minus one item), the revised public art location prioritization, the Brentwood Education & Technology Center conceptual design study, and the East Contra Costa Groundwater Sustainability Plan. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved Highway 4 noise mitigation measures including CHP ticketing, Caltrans signage/striping, speed feedback signs, and resurfacing (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar items B.1-B.3 and B.5-B.9 (unanimous)
- Approved revised public art location prioritization between Highway 4 and off-ramp, plus future PA-1 Heidorn Ranch Road (unanimous)
- Accepted conceptual design study for Brentwood Education & Technology Center and Senior Activity Center (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-146 approving East Contra Costa Groundwater Sustainability Plan (unanimous)
Land Use and Development Committee
The Land Use and Development Committee meeting scheduled for November 15, 2021 was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for December 20, 2021 at 3:00 PM and will be noticed separately.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting scheduled for December 20, 2021
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
This regular meeting of the Brentwood Neighborhood Committee, scheduled for November 10, 2021, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is holding a public hearing on an ordinance that would require new developments within certain Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) to annex to the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District's CFD and pay a special tax for emergency medical and fire protection services. The council will also consider approving an amendment to the Community Facilities Agreement with the fire district, which sets a $500 reimbursement per annexation for the city's administrative costs. Additionally, the council will vote on resolutions to continue teleconferencing for public meetings for another 30 days under AB 361.
- Ordinance adding Municipal Code Chapters 17.635 and 17.636 requiring new development to annex to fire district CFD
- Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to Community Facilities Agreement with East Contra Costa Fire Protection District
- Special tax rates: $318.60 per single-family unit, $258.12 per multi-family unit, $352.08 per 1,000 sq ft commercial
- Resolutions to continue teleconferencing for City Council, Successor Agency, and Infrastructure Financing Authority through Dec 9, 2021
- Proclamation of United Against Hate Week (Nov 14-20)
The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2021-142, amending the Capital Improvement Program Budget for the Sand Creek Road Extension (CIP Project No. 336-31700) to include funding and an expenditure budget for fiscal year 2021/22, and amending the 2021/22 Operating Budget for associated transfers. The Council also adopted Resolution 2021-141 approving Amendment No. 1 to the Community Facilities Agreement with the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, and introduced Ordinance 1028 adding chapters on Emergency Medical and Fire Protection Service Funding and City Community Facilities District Service Funding. Additionally, the Council directed staff to prepare a future agenda item on updating the Affordable Housing Ordinance and potentially increasing developer obligations for affordable housing.
- Approved Resolution 2021-142 amending Sand Creek Road Extension budget (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-141 approving Community Facilities Agreement Amendment No. 1 (unanimous)
- Introduced Ordinance 1028 on emergency medical and fire protection service funding (unanimous)
- Directed staff to prepare future agenda item on Affordable Housing Ordinance update (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes and teleconferencing resolutions (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Youth Commission
This is the regular meeting of the Brentwood Youth Commission, held by teleconference on November 3, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, 2021 and will be noticed separately. No agenda items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled by notice dated October 29, 2021
- Next regular meeting scheduled for November 16, 2021
Land Use and Development Committee
The Brentwood Land Use and Development Committee is holding a special meeting via teleconference on November 1, 2021. The agenda contains no listed items, attachments, or descriptions, indicating the meeting is either procedural or the agenda was not published with details.
- Special meeting scheduled for 11/1/2021 at 12:00 AM
- Meeting held via Zoom teleconference
- No agenda items or attachments listed
Park and Recreation Commission
This is a regular meeting of the Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission, held by teleconference. The agenda contains no listed items, only procedural boilerplate.
City Council
The Brentwood City Council held a special meeting on October 26, 2021, beginning with a closed session on the City Manager's performance and labor negotiations. During the open session, the council unanimously approved several items, including a second reading of an ordinance to dissolve the Redevelopment Agency and establish a Building Board of Appeals, a resolution to extend the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Authority fee subject to voter approval, acceptance of public improvements for two subdivisions, and a budget amendment for new solid waste collection vehicles.
- Approved Ordinance 1024 (second reading) dissolving the Redevelopment Agency and creating a Building Board of Appeals
- Authorized extension of the $1 vehicle registration fee for the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Authority, subject to voter approval
- Accepted final subdivision map and improvement agreement for Bennett Estates (14 units) by Civic Park Brentwood, LLC
- Accepted public improvements for K. Hovnanian Subdivision No. 9412, including streets, sewer, water, and storm drains
- Approved $1,000,000+ purchase of two residential solid waste collection trucks and one combination jet/vac truck, amending the FY 2021/22 budget
The City Council adopted a second amendment to City Manager Tim Ogden's employment agreement on a 3-2 vote, with Council Members Meyer and Mendoza opposed. The council also unanimously approved salary and benefit adjustments for sworn unrepresented executive and senior management employees. Several other items were approved, including an urgency ordinance extending emergency medical and fire protection services funding, the FY 2021/22 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees, and a letter of support to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors regarding Measure X funding.
- Adopted Resolution 2021-139 amending City Manager's employment agreement (3-2)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-138 for salary/benefit adjustments for sworn unrepresented executive and senior management employees (unanimous)
- Adopted urgency Ordinance 1027 extending interim ordinance for Emergency Medical and Fire Protection Services Funding (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-137 for FY 2021/22 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to send letter of support to Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors regarding Measure X funding (unanimous)
- Appointed Council Members Rarey and Mendoza, with Meyer as alternate, to Public Financing Authority for EIFDs (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar items C.1-C.7, including equipment purchases and contracts (unanimous)
- Approved recruitment process for Public Financing Authority for EIFDs (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Arts Commission
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood Arts Commission held by teleconference on October 21, 2021. The agenda contains no listed items, attachments, or descriptions, so the meeting appears to be procedural or administrative only.
Park and Recreation Commission
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission held by teleconference on October 21, 2021. The agenda contains no listed items, attachments, or substantive business, so the meeting appears to be procedural only.
Arts Commission
This is the agenda for the Brentwood Arts Commission regular meeting on October 20, 2021, held via teleconference. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive discussion topics, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or administrative in nature.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu gym at 2380 Fairview Avenue Suite B, and adopted a resolution recommending the City Council adopt a rezone to add chapters on emergency medical/fire protection and community facilities district funding. It also approved a General Plan conformance finding for property at Balfour Road and Foothill Drive. All votes were 4-0 with Chairperson Zeigler absent.
- Approved CUP21-006 for Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu gym at 2380 Fairview Ave Suite B (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-029 approving the gym conditional use permit (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-033 recommending rezone RZ 21-006 for fire/CFD funding chapters (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-032 finding General Plan conformance for Balfour/Foothill property purchase (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Land Use and Development Committee
The Land Use and Development Committee's regular meeting scheduled for October 18, 2021, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for November 15, 2021, and will be noticed separately.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting: November 15, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
Redistricting Commission
The City of Brentwood Redistricting Commission is holding a regular meeting by teleconference on October 14, 2021. The agenda contains no substantive items — it is only procedural boilerplate with no listed decisions or discussions.
The Brentwood Redistricting Commission held a public hearing to receive community input on district boundaries for City Council elections. The commission adopted the September 9, 2021 minutes with a correction, and adjourned until December 2, 2021. No substantive decisions were made regarding district boundaries.
- Adopted September 9, 2021 minutes with correction (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing (unanimous)
- Adjourned to December 2, 2021 (unanimous)
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
The Brentwood Neighborhood Committee regular meeting scheduled for 10/13/2021 at the Brentwood Community Center has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is holding a special meeting at 5:30 PM for closed-session performance evaluations and labor negotiations, followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 PM. The regular meeting includes consent calendar items to approve police equipment purchases, including mobile computers and radio encryption upgrades, as well as a civil engineering services agreement for downtown alley rehabilitation.
- Purchase of 15 mobile computers and Investigative Data Platform access from Lehr Auto Electric, total not-to-exceed $112,694.95
- Motorola Inc. radio encryption upgrades and 8 new radios, total not-to-exceed $212,102.46
- Civil engineering services agreement with BKF Engineers for Downtown Alley Rehabilitation – Midway, total $151,580
- Proclamation for World Polio Day on October 24, 2021
- Closed session: City Manager performance evaluation and labor negotiations
The City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing up to $14.5 million in bond refunding for the Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority, and approved a $566,665 contract with Kimley-Horn for the Housing Element and Safety Element updates (Option 2). The council also approved several consent items, including purchases for police equipment and engineering services, and continued teleconferencing for meetings through November 11, 2021.
- Approved Resolution 2021-129 for $14.5M bond refunding (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution BIFA-31 for $14.5M bond refunding (unanimous)
- Approved $566,665 contract with Kimley-Horn for Housing/Safety Element updates (unanimous)
- Approved consent items: $112,694.95 for mobile computers, $212,102.46 for police radio upgrades, $151,580 for engineering services (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-130 to continue teleconferencing through Nov 11, 2021 (unanimous)
- Agendized skate park lighting/hours discussion as part of Strategic Plan (unanimous)
- Agendized park construction at 2001 Shady Willow Lane as part of Strategic Plan (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Youth Commission
The regular Youth Commission meeting scheduled for October 6, 2021, has been cancelled. A special meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 29, 2021. No agenda items are listed for this meeting.
- Regular meeting cancelled
- Special meeting rescheduled to September 29, 2021
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood City Council scheduled for 10/5/2021 at 6:00 PM at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak Street. The agenda text is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system and contains no actual agenda items, descriptions, or attachments. No decisions or discussions are listed.
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for October 5, 2021 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2021 and will be noticed separately. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
Youth Commission
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood Youth Commission held via teleconference on September 29, 2021. The agenda contains no listed items, attachments, or descriptions, indicating it is purely procedural or administrative in nature. No decisions or discussions are specified in the provided agenda text.
- No agenda items listed
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is meeting to consider several consent calendar items, including a resolution to reaffirm a citywide governance policy for elected officials, a contract increase for the Citywide Non-Potable Water Distribution System, a reimbursement agreement with Shea Homes for infrastructure improvements, and a $15,000 economic development grant to Brentwood on Ice. All items were ultimately adopted unanimously.
- Increase Ranger Pipelines contract by $603,792 to $7,574,343.50 for non-potable water conversions
- Reimbursement agreement with Shea Homes for $666,608 in fee credits for Orchard Trails improvements
- $15,000 Economic Development Grant to Brentwood on Ice
- Resolution reaffirming Citywide Governance Policy and rescinding Resolution 2020-14
The City Council approved a design review for two duet units in the Orchard Trails project, with modifications to the rear elevation and paint colors, in a 3-2 vote. The council also adopted resolutions to establish two Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts, approved police union MOUs, and continued consideration of the City Manager's employment agreement to a date uncertain.
- Approved design review DR 21-005 for Orchard Trails duet units with modifications (3-2)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-118 to annex territory to CFD No. 5 and call special election (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-119 determining results of special election for CFD No. 5 annexation (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-121 establishing Brentwood Innovation Center EIFD (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-122 establishing Brentwood Boulevard-Downtown EIFD (unanimous)
- Continued consideration of City Manager's employment agreement to a date uncertain (3-2)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-123 for salary/benefit adjustments for non-sworn executive/senior management (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-125 for police MOUs with BPOA and Lieutenants Group (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Park and Recreation Commission
This is a regular meeting of the Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission held via teleconference on September 23, 2021. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive business, appearing to be procedural boilerplate only. No decisions or discussions are specified in the provided agenda text.
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of September 21, 2021 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2021, and will be noticed separately. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting: October 5, 2021
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood City Council held via teleconference on September 21, 2021 at 5:30 PM. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive business — it appears to be only procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions specified.
The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2021-113, a Community Facilities Agreement with the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, and Urgency Ordinance 1026 adding Chapter 17.635 to the municipal code for emergency medical and fire protection service funding. Both items passed 5-0. The public hearing included comments from a resident about WiFi and state bills, and from the fire district chief.
- Approved Resolution 2021-113, Community Facilities Agreement with East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (5-0)
- Adopted Urgency Ordinance 1026, adding Chapter 17.635 for emergency medical and fire protection service funding (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Land Use and Development Committee
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood Land Use and Development Committee, held via teleconference on September 20, 2021. The agenda contains no listed items, only procedural boilerplate, so no specific decisions or discussions are scheduled.
Arts Commission
The Brentwood Arts Commission is holding its regular meeting on September 15, 2021, at 7:00 PM via teleconference (Zoom). The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, attachments, or discussion topics are listed.
- No specific agenda items listed
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including an ordinance amending Youth Commission attendance and removal rules, and resolutions accepting completed pavement and sidewalk repair work. The meeting also includes closed-session discussions on property negotiations, labor negotiations, and a performance evaluation for the City Manager.
- Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.50 on Youth Commission attendance and removal from office
- Resolution accepting TNB Contractors' sidewalk repairs for $129,665 (PMP 2021, CIP 336-31697)
- Resolution accepting QA Constructors' asphalt repairs for $265,663.80 (PMP 2021, CIP 336-31697)
- Resolution accepting Terrene Phase 1 public improvements (Pulte Home Company, Subdivision 9471)
- Closed session: real property negotiation for APN 019-031-004 on Shady Willow Lane
The City Council unanimously approved the annexation of territory to Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 19-3 (Resolution 2021-110) and the formation of two new assessment districts: No. 21-3 (Bennett Estates) and No. 21-1 (Deer Ridge). All actions were approved unanimously, with property owner ballots showing 100% affirmative for the annexation and Bennett Estates, and 72.15% in favor for Deer Ridge. The council also approved the consent calendar, including an ordinance on youth commissioner attendance and several resolutions accepting public improvements.
- Approved Resolution 2021-110 annexing territory to Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 19-3 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-111 forming Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 21-3 (Bennett Estates) (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-112 forming Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 21-1 (Deer Ridge) (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar items C.1–C.7, including Ordinance 1025 and resolutions accepting pavement work and public improvements (unanimous)
- Directed staff to compare Moms Demand Action gun storage guidelines with current regulations (unanimous)
- Requested future agenda items on Dolphin Park history, adult disability programming, and climate action plan updates
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood City Council held via teleconference. The agenda text is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, attachments, or details. No decisions or discussions are specified.
Park and Recreation Commission
The Park and Recreation Commission special meeting scheduled for September 9, 2021, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
Redistricting Commission
This is a special meeting of the City of Brentwood Redistricting Commission, held by teleconference. The agenda contains no listed items, only procedural boilerplate, so no specific decisions or discussions are detailed.
The newly appointed Brentwood Redistricting Commission held its first special meeting, swore in members, and unanimously selected Michael Luker as Chair and Sandra Myers as Vice Chair via Resolution 2021-01-R. The commission also adopted Resolution 2021-02-R establishing a regular meeting schedule and adjourned to October 14, 2021. No substantive redistricting decisions were made; the meeting was primarily organizational and informational.
- Appointed Michael Luker as Chair (unanimous)
- Appointed Sandra Myers as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-01-R appointing Chair and Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-02-R establishing regular meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Adjourned to October 14, 2021 (unanimous)
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
The Brentwood Neighborhood Committee regular meeting scheduled for September 8, 2021, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to decide on a conditional use permit (CUP 21-005) that would allow beer sales and on-site consumption at the Pine Street Country Club, a golf simulator business at 8300 Brentwood Boulevard, Suite C. The permit is required for a Type-40 ABC license. The meeting also includes approval of the August 17, 2021 minutes.
- Conditional use permit (CUP 21-005) for Type-40 ABC license for beer sales at Pine Street Country Club, 8300 Brentwood Boulevard, Suite C
- Public hearing on the beer sales permit
- Consent calendar: approval of minutes from Aug 17, 2021
- Project is in Downtown Specific Plan, Downtown Boulevard district
- Environmental determination: Class 1 categorical exemption (CEQA)
The Brentwood Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit allowing Pine Street Country Club to obtain a Type-40 ABC license for beer sales and onsite consumption at 8300 Brentwood Boulevard, Suite C. The commission also unanimously approved a design review for a 5,583 square-foot addition to the Tarrar Utility Consultants building at 813 First Street. Both items were approved with no public comments and no opposition.
- Approved CUP 21-005 for Type-40 ABC license at Pine Street Country Club (unanimous)
- Approved DR 21-008 for 5,583 sq ft addition at 813 First Street (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including August 17, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Agricultural Enterprise Committee - Meeting
This is a procedural-only agenda for the Brentwood Agricultural Enterprise Committee meeting on September 7, 2021. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the document.
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood City Council held via teleconference on September 1, 2021. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, so no decisions or discussions are listed.
The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint workshop to discuss the Preliminary Draft Use Regulations for the Zoning Code Update. No formal decisions were made; the draft may be revised based on input received. Public comments included concerns about the process and the draft's potential to ease development.
- Adjourned Planning Commission meeting (4-0, Roberts absent)
- Adjourned City Council meeting (5-0)
Planning Commission
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood Planning Commission held by teleconference on September 1, 2021. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.
Youth Commission
This is the agenda for the Brentwood Youth Commission regular meeting on September 1, 2021, at 7:00 PM in City Council Chambers. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive business—only procedural boilerplate. No decisions or discussions are specified.
Park and Recreation Commission
This is a regular meeting of the Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission held by teleconference on August 26, 2021. The agenda contains no listed items, attachments, or details, so the meeting appears to be procedural only with no substantive decisions or discussions documented.
Youth Commission
The Brentwood Youth Commission is holding a special teleconference meeting on August 24, 2021, at 12:00 AM via Zoom. The agenda contains no listed items, attachments, or substantive business, appearing to be only procedural boilerplate.
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is considering resolutions to annex territory into Community Facilities District No. 5 and to form or annex into Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts, setting public hearings for September 14 and 28, 2021. The agenda also includes adopting an updated Conflict of Interest Code and a library update. All items were adopted unanimously.
- Annexation #14 into CFD No. 5: 92 single-family units and 2.3 acres non-residential, adding ~$92,242 annual revenue
- Formation of LLAD No. 21-3 (Bennett Estates): 14 homes north of Grant St., west of O'Hara Ave., max $16,222.80 annual assessments
- Annexation No. 5 into LLAD No. 19-3: Amber Lane Apartments (288 units), Rotten Robbie (14,535 sq ft), Zip Thru Carwash (14,200 sq ft)
- Adopt updated Conflict of Interest Code, adding Redistricting Commission members
- Library update from Library Manager Andrea Freyler
The City Council unanimously approved the formation of Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 21-2 (Orchard Trails) and continued the Deer Ridge LLAD public hearing to September 14, 2021. They also adopted resolutions for the Commercial Beautification and Facade Improvement Grant Program, opposed expansion of commercial cannabis in Antioch, and set a return to in-person meetings in September.
- Adopted Resolution 2021-102 confirming Orchard Trails LLAD formation (unanimous)
- Continued Deer Ridge LLAD public hearing to Sept 14, 2021 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-103 approving Commercial Beautification and Facade Improvement Grant Program (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution opposing commercial cannabis expansion in Antioch (unanimous)
- Directed return to in-person Council meetings starting first meeting in September (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar items C.1–C.7 (unanimous)
- Directed staff to include school districts in developer discussions for capital (unanimous)
- Directed City Manager to provide updates after Leadership Roundtable meetings (unanimous)
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood City Council held by teleconference. The agenda contains only a call to order and roll call, with no substantive items listed. It is procedural in nature.
- Call to order
- Roll call
The City Council and Planning Commission held a special workshop on housing regulations and upcoming legislation. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only, with staff presenting a PowerPoint and public comments received. The meeting adjourned without any votes on substantive items.
- Adjourned workshop (unanimous)
Arts Commission
This is the agenda for the Brentwood Arts Commission regular meeting on August 18, 2021, held via teleconference. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, attachments, or specific business to be discussed.
City Council
This special meeting of the Brentwood City Council, scheduled for August 18, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or action.
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Sciortino Ranch Commercial Phase 2 project, which proposes subdividing a 3.7-acre site into five parcels and building four restaurants (Chipotle, Starbucks, Denny's, Panda Express) with drive-throughs. The commission will consider a tentative parcel map, design review, two conditional use permits for drive-throughs, and a master sign program. Staff analysis notes parking shortfalls for Starbucks and Denny's but finds the project otherwise consistent with zoning and design guidelines.
- Tentative parcel map (MS 351-21) to subdivide 3.7 acres into five parcels at 7480 Brentwood Boulevard
- Design review (DR 20-011) for four restaurant buildings: Chipotle (2,300 sf), Starbucks (2,400 sf), Denny's (3,500 sf), Panda Express (2,300 sf)
- Conditional use permits (CUP 20-010, CUP 21-007) for Starbucks and Panda Express drive-throughs
- Master sign program (MSP 21-001) for the five new parcels and Grocery Outlet parcel
- Parking shortfalls: Starbucks provides 9 of 12 required spaces; Denny's provides 25 of 35 required spaces
The Planning Commission unanimously approved the Sciortino Ranch Commercial Phase 2 project, including a tentative parcel map, design review for four restaurants, two drive-thru conditional use permits, and a master sign program, all with added conditions. They also approved a design review for exterior modifications to the Jollibee restaurant and a design review for the Brentwood Golf Club maintenance building, both with amendments. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with two commissioners absent.
- Approved tentative parcel map MS 351-21 for 3.7-acre subdivision into five parcels (unanimous)
- Approved design review DR 20-011 for four restaurant buildings (Starbucks, Denny's, Panda Express, Chipotle) with added EIR mitigation and berm condition (unanimous)
- Approved CUP 20-010 for Starbucks drive-thru with added EIR mitigation condition (unanimous)
- Approved CUP 21-007 for Panda Express drive-thru with added EIR mitigation condition (unanimous)
- Approved master sign program MSP 21-001 for Sciortino Ranch Phase 2 (unanimous)
- Approved design review DR 21-007 for Jollibee exterior modifications at 6371 Lone Tree Way (unanimous)
- Approved design review DR 20-009 for Brentwood Golf Club maintenance building with landscaping and tree protection conditions (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Land Use and Development Committee
The Land Use and Development Committee's regular meeting scheduled for August 16, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for September 20, 2021, and will be noticed separately. No agenda items were discussed.
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
The Brentwood Neighborhood Committee regular meeting scheduled for August 11, 2021, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
City Council
This meeting was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.
City Council
This is a special meeting agenda with no listed agenda items, attachments, or details. The agenda appears to be only procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions specified.
The City Council met in special session and unanimously voted to adjourn to closed session to discuss performance evaluations for the City Attorney and City Manager, as well as labor negotiations with both. After reconvening, the council reported no action from the closed session and adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made.
- Adjourned to closed session for performance evaluations and labor negotiations (unanimous)
- Reconvened in open session with no reportable action
- Adjourned meeting at 8:36 p.m. (unanimous)
Youth Commission
This is a regular meeting of the Brentwood Youth Commission held by teleconference on August 4, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive business to be discussed.
- No agenda items listed
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of August 3, 2021 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2021 and will be noticed separately.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next regular meeting scheduled for August 17, 2021
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a closed-session discussion on potential litigation. In open session, the council will take final action on two ordinances: one updating municipal code for the Arts Commission, Youth Commission, Public Art Program, and Poet Laureate, and another establishing lot size and setback rules for two duet units in the Orchard Trails (formerly Walnut Villas) project. The council will also consider a $36,905 contract amendment for engineering services on the citywide non-potable water system.
- Second reading of Ordinance 1023: updates Title 2 for Arts Commission, Youth Commission, Public Art Program, Poet Laureate
- Second reading of Ordinance 1022 (RZ 21-003): zoning text amendment for two duet units at Orchard Trails (77-unit Shea Homes project)
- Resolution to approve Amendment No. 4 with HydroScience Engineers, Inc. for $36,905, raising contract to $1,000,000 for Citywide Non-Potable Water Distribution System (CIP 592-59202)
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one potential case)
- Consent calendar includes approval of July 13, 2021 minutes
The City Council unanimously denied the appeal by Saint Anne Village of the Planning Commission's denial of a Conditional Use Permit for a K-8 private school at 3341 Walnut Boulevard. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including ordinances and resolutions related to arts commissions, zoning, and engineering services. Additionally, the council approved resolutions to begin bond refunding preparations and approved economic development grants totaling $112,000, with amendments.
- Denied appeal for Saint Anne Village K-8 school CUP (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 1023 on arts commissions, youth commission, public art, poet laureate (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 1022 zoning text amendment for Orchard Trails duet units (unanimous)
- Approved $36,905 amendment for HydroScience Engineers, total $1,000,000 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-89 to form Landscape & Lighting District 21-2 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-92 to begin bond refunding preparations (unanimous)
- Approved $105,500 in economic development grants with amendments (unanimous)
- Approved $6,500 grant to John Marsh Historic Trust (4-0-1, Rarey recused)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Park and Recreation Commission
The Park and Recreation Commission regular meeting scheduled for July 22, 2021, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate indicating the cancellation.
- Meeting cancelled
Youth Commission
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood Youth Commission held by teleconference on July 22, 2021. The agenda contains no listed items, only procedural boilerplate, so no decisions or discussions are specified.
Arts Commission
This is the agenda for the Brentwood Arts Commission regular meeting on July 21, 2021, held via Zoom teleconference. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive business—only procedural boilerplate and meeting logistics.
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Brentwood Planning Commission meeting of July 20, 2021 was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2021 and will be noticed separately. No agenda items were considered.
- Meeting cancelled by notice dated July 14, 2021
Land Use and Development Committee
The regularly scheduled Land Use and Development Committee meeting on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. and will be noticed separately. No agenda items were considered.
- Meeting cancelled
City Council
This is a town hall meeting focused on the Deer Ridge Landscape Improvements project. The agenda contains no specific action items, votes, or detailed proposals — it is a public discussion forum held via Zoom.
- Deer Ridge Landscape Improvements town hall
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
The Brentwood Neighborhood Committee meeting scheduled for July 14, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancelled
City Council
The Brentwood City Council will hold a special meeting with a closed session for labor negotiations and litigation, then reconvene for a regular meeting. The main business includes adopting an amended two-year Strategic Plan and accepting public improvements for three subdivisions, along with routine consent items like minutes and a meeting cancellation.
- Resolution adopting amended Strategic Plan FY 2020/21–FY 2021/22 and Funding Deferred Projects Holding List
- Resolution accepting Bella Verde improvements (Pulte Homes, Subdivision 9433) with $4,853.70 annual maintenance cost
- Resolution accepting Sellers Avenue improvements (Meritage Homes, Subdivision 9421) with $32,180.74 annual maintenance cost
- Resolution accepting Catchings Ranch improvements (Subdivision 9424)
- Resolution to cancel August 10, 2021 regular City Council meeting
The City Council approved a zoning text amendment (Ordinance 1022) and a parcel map (Resolution 2021-84) for two duet units at Orchard Trails, and authorized an affordable housing agreement with Shea Homes (Resolution 2021-85). Action on the design review was deferred for further work with the applicant. The Council also approved a $50,000 subsidy for the Downtown Brentwood Coalition and introduced an ordinance on arts and youth commissions.
- Approved Ordinance 1022 for zoning text amendment (RZ 21-003) for Orchard Trails duet units.
- Approved Resolution 2021-84 for parcel map (MS 21-003) creating two lots for duet units.
- Deferred action on design review (DR 21-005) for duet units, directing staff to work with Shea Homes.
- Approved Resolution 2021-85 authorizing an Affordable Housing Agreement with Shea Homes for Orchard Trails.
- Approved Resolution 2021-86 for a Memorandum of Understanding with Downtown Brentwood Coalition, with a $50,000 subsidy for FY 2021/22.
- Introduced Ordinance 1023 repealing and adopting chapters on arts commissions, youth commission, public art, and poet laureate.
- Directed staff to schedule a workshop on Brentwood Neighborhood Committee guidelines.
- Directed staff to report on costs of passport services and explore limiting to residents.
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Youth Commission
The Youth Commission regular meeting scheduled for July 7, 2021 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on August 4, 2021 and will be noticed separately. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled for July 7, 2021
- Next regular meeting scheduled for August 4, 2021
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 20, 2021 and will be noticed separately. This agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancelled
Park and Recreation Commission
This is the agenda for the Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission regular meeting on June 24, 2021, held via teleconference on Zoom. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive business—only procedural boilerplate and meeting logistics.
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is considering three consent calendar items: amendments to the Budget and Fiscal Policies (Policy 10-5), amendments to the Investment Policy (10-4) to comply with Senate Bill 998, and a new agreement with the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District for IT support services at an annual cost not to exceed $104,557. These items were approved unanimously at the meeting.
- Amend Policy 10-5 to allow use of General Fund surplus for pension/OPEB paydown with Council approval, and convert 4 police overstaffing positions to regular sworn positions
- Amend Investment Policy 10-4 to align with SB 998, increasing commercial paper investment limit from 25% to 40% and removing the 10% single-issuer cap
- Approve IT support services agreement with East Contra Costa Fire Protection District for $104,557 annually
- Proclamation declaring July as Park and Recreation Month
The City Council approved several resolutions, including a $400,000 budget amendment for the Housing Element Update, Safety Element Update, and Climate Action Plan (4-1). It also adopted a resolution to form a Landscape & Lighting Assessment District for Deer Ridge improvements, and directed staff to return to in-person meetings starting September 1, 2021. All other items on the consent calendar and business agenda were approved unanimously.
- Adopted Resolution 2021-77 amending CIP and budget for Housing Element, Safety Element, and Climate Action Plan with $400,000 (4-1, Mendoza opposed)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-75 initiating Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 21-1 (Deer Ridge) and setting public hearing for Aug 24, 2021 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-76 amending operating budgets and CIP, adding 3 full-time positions, eliminating 1 part-time position (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including Resolution 2021-74 and SA-2021-02 for vendor agreements (unanimous, Mayor recused on C.6)
- Directed staff to return to in-person Council and commission meetings starting 9/1/2021, with public return on 10/1/2021 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Land Use and Development Committee
The Land Use and Development Committee's regular meeting scheduled for Monday, June 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, July 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. and will be noticed separately. No items were considered.
- Meeting cancelled
Arts Commission
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood Arts Commission held by teleconference on June 16, 2021. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive business — it appears to be only procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions specified.
Arts Commission
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate for the Brentwood Arts Commission regular meeting on June 16, 2021, held via Zoom teleconference. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit amendment and design review amendment to allow the construction of four modular buildings totaling 3,552 square feet at the Celebration Center, a preschool, after-school, and senior program at 2260 Jeffery Way. The expansion would add capacity for 60 kindergarten/first-grade students, bringing total capacity to 300, matching the state license. The project was previously approved but expired in December 2020, and the applicant is seeking renewed approval.
- CUP 15-003-A3 and DR 18-009-A2 for three modular classrooms and one restroom modular at 2260 Jeffery Way (APN 019-032-002)
- Expansion totals 3,552 square feet, increasing capacity by 60 students
- Project site zoned PA-1 (Priority Area One Specific Plan) and ECLI (Employment Center/Light Industrial)
- Previous approvals expired December 17, 2020; new application is similar to 2018 approval
- No change in preschool, after-school, or senior enrollment caps (150, 60, 30 respectively)
The Brentwood Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit and design review amendment for a 3,552-square-foot expansion of the Celebration Center preschool, after-school, and senior program at 2260 Jeffery Way. It also unanimously adopted resolutions recommending City Council approval of a rezone, tentative parcel map, and design review for two duet units in the Orchard Trails project, to meet Affordable Housing Ordinance requirements. The consent calendar, including the June 1, 2021 minutes, was approved 4-0 with one abstention.
- Approved consent calendar including June 1, 2021 minutes (4-0, Roberts abstained)
- Closed public hearing for Celebration Center expansion (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-015 approving CUP 15-003-A3 for Celebration Center expansion (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-016 approving DR 18-009-A2 for Celebration Center expansion (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing for Orchard Trails duet units (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-017 recommending rezone RZ 21-003 for Orchard Trails duet units (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-018 recommending tentative parcel map MS 21-003 for Orchard Trails duet units (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-019 recommending design review DR 21-005 for Orchard Trails duet units (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
This is a special City Council meeting held via teleconference on June 10, 2021, at 5:30 PM. The agenda contains no substantive items, only procedural boilerplate and system placeholders, so no decisions or discussions are listed.
The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint workshop on the General Plan, including its role in land use decisions and the Housing Element. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with staff presenting and members providing feedback on future workshop formats. The meeting adjourned without any votes on substantive matters.
- Approved a motion to allow Council Member Rarey to chair the meeting if Mayor Bryant left (4-0-1, Rodriguez absent).
- Adjourned the Planning Commission meeting (4-0, Roberts absent).
- Adjourned the City Council meeting (3-0, Rodriguez and Bryant absent).
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
This meeting of the Brentwood Neighborhood Committee, scheduled as a town hall on Deer Ridge landscape improvements, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
City Council
The Brentwood City Council will review and consider approving a Fourth of July Parade for 2021, with several route and format options presented by staff. The council will also consider appointments to the Contra Costa County Library Commission and the Youth Commission, and accept work on the City Hall Automated Transfer Switch.
- Fourth of July Parade options: Traditional Parade with Extended Route (Maple, Chestnut, or Fir extensions) or Reverse Parade
- Appointment of Linda Sendig to the Contra Costa County Library Commission (term expiring June 30, 2022)
- Resolution accepting work by American System Controls and Integration, Inc. for City Hall Automated Transfer Switch (CIP Project No. 337-37248, final contract $238,325.01)
- Youth Commission appointments for seven positions (terms July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2023)
The City Council unanimously approved holding the 2021 Fourth of July Parade, with a specific route, priority registration for Brentwood residents, increased police presence, and a one-hour limit. The council also approved the formation of a hybrid redistricting commission selected by a retired judge, and adopted several resolutions including a General Plan amendment and various contracts.
- Approved Fourth of July Parade 2021 with route, resident priority, police presence, one-hour limit (5-0)
- Approved hybrid redistricting commission selected by retired judge, with district and at-large members (4-0-1)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-68 approving General Plan amendment for 4.375-acre parcel from Park to Public Facility (4-0-1)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-69 approving landscape and lighting assessment district reports (4-0-1)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-64 approving $494,635 playground equipment contract for Blue Goose Park (4-0-1)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-67 awarding $197,182 contract for Aquatic Complex Slide Refurbishment (4-0-1)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-62 approving $139,662 amendment for NPDES compliance services (4-0-1)
- Approved appointment of Linda Sendig to Contra Costa County Library Commission (4-0-1)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Youth Commission
The Brentwood Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting on June 2, 2021, at 7:00 PM via teleconference (Zoom). The agenda contains no listed items or attachments, indicating a procedural-only meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a design review (DR 21-003) for the architectural designs of 14 single-family homes on a five-acre site at 3405 O'Hara Avenue, known as the Bennett Estates project. The approval was amended to omit draft condition #7. The project includes two home plans with four elevation styles each, and was found to be categorically exempt under CEQA.
- Approved Resolution No. 21-014 for DR 21-003, Bennett Estates, 14 single-family lots at 3405 O'Hara Avenue (APN 018-090-012)
- Two home plans: 2,613 sq ft (4-bed) and 3,758 sq ft (5-bed), with Italianate, Cottage, Craftsman, and Farmhouse elevations
- Plan 2 Farmhouse elevation exceeds 30-ft height limit by 3 inches; condition requires compliance at building permit
- Variance previously approved for lot depth on lots 8, 9, 10 (up to 176 ft vs 150-ft max)
- Project qualifies for CEQA Class 32 categorical exemption (in-fill development)
The Brentwood Planning Commission approved two design review applications. The first, DR 21-003, was for 14 single-family homes in the Bennett Estates project, approved as amended (unanimous, with one commissioner absent). The second, DR 21-001, was for 86 active-adult units and a community building in the Kindred and Balfour project, also approved as amended (unanimous, with one commissioner absent). Both approvals included omitting specific draft conditions.
- Approved Resolution No. 21-014 for DR 21-003 (14 single-family homes at Bennett Estates), omitting draft condition #7 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 21-012 for DR 21-001 (86 active-adult units and community building at Kindred and Balfour), omitting draft condition #10 and all references (unanimous)
- Adopted the May 18, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Commissioner Sparling requested a future agenda item to discuss landscape guidelines and water use in design reviews
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood City Council held via teleconference on June 1, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive business to be discussed or decided.
The City Council unanimously directed Parks and Recreation staff to work with the Downtown Business Coalition to develop options for a safe Fourth of July parade, to be presented for Council consideration on June 8, 2021. The meeting also included a closed session for real property, labor negotiations, and performance evaluations, with no reportable action upon reconvening.
- Directed Parks and Recreation staff to work with the Downtown Business Coalition on safe parade options (unanimous)
- Adjourned to closed session for real property, labor, and performance evaluations (unanimous)
- Reconvened in open session with no reportable action from closed session
Park and Recreation Commission
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate. It lists the meeting time, location, and a placeholder for an item with no attachments or details. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are provided.
City Council
The Brentwood City Council will hold a workshop on the Mid-Term Operating Budget, taking public comments and guidance ahead of final budget consideration on June 22, 2021. The consent calendar includes resolutions to adopt the 2021/22 Proposition 4 Appropriations Limit, approve the purchase of ten vehicles from Bill Brandt Ford for up to $475,200, and approve a revised project list for the FY 2021/22 Local Streets and Roads Funding Program. Proclamations will recognize Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and Pride Month.
- Workshop on Mid-Term Operating Budget, with public comments and Council guidance, final budget on June 22, 2021
- Resolution adopting 2021/22 Proposition 4 Appropriations Limit of $100,382,108
- Resolution approving purchase of nine replacement vehicles and one new Ford F150 hybrid from Bill Brandt Ford, not to exceed $475,200
- Resolution approving revised project list for FY 2021/22 Local Streets and Roads Funding Program, including Pavement Management Program 2021 with $1,792,761 in RMRA funding
- Proclamations for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and Pride Month
The City Council unanimously adopted the 2021/22–2025/26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) with the removal of $700,000 budgeted for the General Plan and Housing Element. The council also approved the Water Shortage Contingency Plan, the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan, and an appendix to the 2015 plan. A resolution to purchase nine replacement vehicles and one new vehicle from Bill Brandt Ford for up to $475,200 was approved. All votes were unanimous.
- Adopted Resolution 2021-59 approving the 2021/22–2025/26 CIP, removing $700,000 for General Plan and Housing Element (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-56 approving the Water Shortage Contingency Plan (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-57 approving the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-58 approving appendix to 2015 Urban Water Management Plan (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-55 approving purchase of 10 vehicles from Bill Brandt Ford, not to exceed $475,200 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-51 setting Proposition 4 Appropriations Limit for 2021/22 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-52 revising Project List for Local Streets and Roads Funding Program (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-53 increasing purchase order amounts by $20,068 for vehicles/equipment (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a conditional use permit for Saint Anne Village Technical School, a K-8 private school for up to 150 students at 3341 Walnut Boulevard. The item was continued from April 20, 2021, to allow the applicant to address traffic and other concerns. Staff recommends denial, citing inconsistency with the Business Park general plan designation and zoning, as well as concerns about traffic, parking, and economic impacts.
- Conditional Use Permit CUP 20-009 for a K-8 private school (Saint Anne Village) at 3341 Walnut Boulevard (APN 010-550-075)
- Staff recommends denial due to inconsistency with Business Park (BP) general plan and PD-47 zoning
- Applicant revised site plan: play area increased from 5,780 to 7,250 sq ft, parking reduced to 29 spaces
- 37 public comments received: 35 in favor, 2 opposed
- Commissioner Zeigler recused himself (Saint Anne's is his client)
The Brentwood Planning Commission denied a conditional use permit (CUP 20-009) for a K-8 private school, Saint Anne Village, at 3341 Walnut Boulevard, in a 3-1 vote. The commission also approved a resolution recommending a General Plan amendment to change a 4.375-acre parcel from Park to Public Facility. The consent calendar, including the May 4, 2021 minutes, was approved 4-0.
- Denied CUP 20-009 for Saint Anne Village private school (3-1)
- Approved Resolution No. 21-008 denying the conditional use permit (3-1)
- Approved Resolution No. 21-011 recommending General Plan amendment for 4.375-acre parcel (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including May 4, 2021 minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Land Use and Development Committee
The Brentwood Land Use and Development Committee is holding a regular meeting via teleconference on May 17, 2021. The agenda provided contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, attachments, or details are listed.
City Council
This is a special meeting agenda for the Brentwood City Council on May 13, 2021, held via teleconference. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive content. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are specified for this meeting.
- No agenda items listed
- No attachments provided
- Meeting held via Zoom teleconference
- Special meeting scheduled for 6:30 PM
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
This meeting of the Brentwood Neighborhood Committee, scheduled as a Deer Ridge Landscape Improvements Town Hall, was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancelled
Youth Commission
The Brentwood Youth Commission is holding a special meeting via teleconference on May 12, 2021, at 7:00 PM. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, attachments, or specific business to discuss.
- Special meeting scheduled for 5/12/2021 at 7:00 PM
- Meeting held via Zoom teleconference
- No agenda items listed
- No attachments provided
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is meeting to consider several consent calendar items, including a $1,046,638 slurry seal contract, a $99,894.85 fee waiver for the Senior Citizens Club, a pipeline franchise renewal, and grant requests. The agenda also includes proclamations for various awareness months and weeks.
- Award $910,120 construction contract (plus 15% contingency) to VSS International for Pavement Management Program 2021 (Slurry Seal), CIP Project No. 336-31697
- Approve MOU with Brentwood Senior Citizens Club, Inc. and fee waiver not to exceed $99,894.85 for FY 2021/22
- Declare intention to renew Oil and Gas Pipeline Franchise for California Resources Production Corporation, set public hearing for June 8, 2021
- Approve water, wastewater, and roadway grant requests for Community Project Funding (up to $1,000,000 each for three Brentwood Boulevard projects)
- Proclamations for Water Safety Month, Bike Month, and support for Brentwood Muslim Community Center and Hikmah School
The Brentwood City Council unanimously approved the concept design for the Innovation Center Master Plan and directed staff to proceed with the next phases. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $1,046,638 pavement management contract and a $99,894.85 fee waiver for the Senior Citizens Club. A resolution to renew an oil and gas pipeline franchise was pulled from the consent calendar for discussion, but no action was taken on it.
- Approved Innovation Center Master Plan concept design (5-0)
- Approved $1,046,638 pavement management contract with VSS International (5-0)
- Approved $99,894.85 fee waiver for Brentwood Senior Citizens Club (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar items C.1-C.11 as recommended (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-49 amending Cost Allocation Plan and City Fees (5-0)
- Authorized staff to explore Lighting and Landscape Assessment District on Brentwood Blvd (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-46 for artist services for utility boxes, $4,400 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-44 supporting AB 988 mental health crisis hotline (5-0)
Youth Commission
This is the agenda for the Brentwood Youth Commission regular meeting held by teleconference on May 5, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission is considering a second one-year time extension for a previously approved conditional use permit and design review for a 9,281-square-foot preschool and after-school care facility at 4640 Balfour Road. The applicant, 4640 Balfour Road LLC, requested the extension due to ongoing plan check and pandemic-related delays. The meeting also includes consent items such as approval of the April 20, 2021 minutes.
- Public hearing on one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 18-008 (CUP 18-008-A2) and Design Review No. 18-013 (DR 18-013-A2) for Love For Learning preschool at 4640 Balfour Road (APN 010-171-014)
- Proposed resolutions 21-009 and 21-010 would approve the time extensions
- Project site is 0.88 acre, zoned PD-16 Subarea A, General Plan General Commercial
- Applicant: 4640 Balfour Road LLC; owner: Minaret Holdings LLC
- CEQA Class 32 categorical exemption (infill development) applies
The Planning Commission approved a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 18-008 and Design Review No. 18-013 for the Love for Learning preschool and after-school care facility at 4640 Balfour Road. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously (3-0), with Chairperson Zeigler recused due to a client relationship. The commission also approved the April 20, 2021 meeting minutes as part of the consent calendar.
- Approved consent calendar including April 20, 2021 minutes (4-0, Cross absent)
- Closed public hearing for Love for Learning time extension (3-0, Zeigler recused)
- Adopted Resolution 21-009 approving one-year CUP extension for Love for Learning (3-0, Zeigler recused)
- Adopted Resolution 21-010 approving one-year Design Review extension for Love for Learning (3-0, Zeigler recused)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including approving the purchase of two replacement trucks, initiating the annual levy of landscape and lighting assessments, and appointing a citizen to a transportation committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Resolution to purchase one medium duty dump truck and one medium duty water truck from Future Ford for $191,650
- Resolution to initiate levy of assessments for Consolidated LLADs, LLAD 19-03, and Citywide Park Maintenance District for FY 2021/22
- Appointment of Phillip Halley to Contra Costa Transportation Authority's Citizens Advisory Committee for a four-year term
- Proclamation declaring May 2021 as Older Americans Month
- Approval of minutes from March 23 and April 13, 2021 meetings
The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-42, receiving the East Contra Costa County Glydways Dynamic Personal Micro Transit Feasibility Study and committing to collaborate with partner agencies. The Council also directed staff to proceed with a Hybrid Redistricting Commission for the 2021-2022 process. Consent items, including the purchase of two trucks for $190,650, were approved unanimously. The Library Commission appointment was removed from the agenda for further discussion.
- Adopted Resolution 2021-42 supporting Glydways micro transit study (unanimous)
- Directed staff to use a Hybrid Redistricting Commission with 2 members per district and 1 at-large (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes, resolutions, and truck purchase (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-40 for landscape and lighting assessment districts (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-41 for purchase of dump and water trucks not to exceed $190,650 (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Phillip Halley to Contra Costa Transportation Authority committee (unanimous)
- Removed Library Commission appointment from agenda for further discussion
- Directed staff to prepare reports on Nail Property and John Marsh House (unanimous)
Park and Recreation Commission
This is the agenda for the Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission regular meeting held by teleconference on April 22, 2021. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive discussion topics, indicating it is purely procedural or administrative in nature.
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood City Council held by teleconference on April 21, 2021. The agenda contains no listed items, attachments, or substantive business, appearing to be only procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions specified.
Arts Commission
This is the agenda for the Brentwood Arts Commission regular meeting on April 21, 2021, held via teleconference. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit (CUP 20-009) for Saint Anne Village Technical School, a private K-8 school for up to 150 students, at 3341 Walnut Boulevard. Staff recommends denial, citing inconsistencies with the Business Park General Plan designation and PD-47 zoning, which does not list elementary/middle schools as allowed uses. The proposal would also remove 23 parking spaces and add gates that block cross-access, conflicting with design guidelines.
- Conditional Use Permit (CUP 20-009) for a K-8 private school with up to 150 students at 3341 Walnut Boulevard (APN 010-550-075)
- Proposed school would occupy the Walnut C building, with 9 classrooms, 2 multi-purpose rooms, a kitchen, and a 5,780 sq ft outdoor play area
- Removal of 23 existing parking spaces, leaving 36 spaces; school requires 23 spaces per code
- Installation of gates on the play area that would block cross-access from Continente Avenue during recess (10:00 AM–12:30 PM)
- Staff analysis finds the use inconsistent with General Plan policies LU 3-3, LU 3-9, ED 1-5, ED 2-1, and LU 4-5
The Brentwood Planning Commission voted 3-1 to continue the conditional use permit application for Saint Anne Village, a K-8 private school at 3341 Walnut Boulevard, to the May 18 meeting. The commission closed the public hearing 4-0, with Chairperson Zeigler recused. Two motions to approve or deny the project failed for lack of a second. Staff will prepare additional information for the next meeting.
- Approved consent calendar including April 6, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing for CUP 20-009 (4-0, Zeigler recused)
- Motion to direct staff to prepare CEQA documentation and approval resolution failed (no second)
- Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21-008 denying project failed (no second)
- Continued CUP 20-009 to May 18, 2021 meeting (3-1, Roberts dissenting, Zeigler recused)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Land Use and Development Committee
The Land Use and Development Committee's regular meeting scheduled for April 19, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for May 17, 2021, and will be noticed separately.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting: May 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
This meeting of the Brentwood Neighborhood Committee, scheduled for April 14, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda indicates the meeting was to be a town hall on Deer Ridge landscape improvements, but no items were discussed.
- Meeting cancelled
- Deer Ridge Landscape Improvements Town Hall (scheduled topic)
City Council
The Brentwood City Council will hold a workshop on the draft FY 2021/22-2025/26 Capital Improvement Program, then consider approving a resolution to apply for a $177,952 state grant for the Blue Goose Park playground replacement, and authorize a design services agreement with Dreyfuss + Blackford Architecture for the Brentwood Education & Technology Center and Senior Activity Center projects. Consent items include meeting minutes, an Arbor Day proclamation, and informational reports on two final subdivision maps for Brentwood Country Club phases 1 and 2.
- Workshop on draft FY 2021/22-2025/26 Capital Improvement Program
- Resolution to apply for $177,952 California State Parks Per Capita Grant for Blue Goose Park playground replacement (CIP 352-52438)
- Agreement for professional design services with Dreyfuss + Blackford Architecture for BETC and Senior Activity Center projects
- Informational reports on final subdivision maps for Brentwood Country Club Phase 1 (62 units) and Phase 2 (24 units), developed by Shea Homes
- Proclamation declaring April 24, 2021 as Arbor Day
The City Council held a workshop on the draft 2021/22-2025/26 Capital Improvement Program and later approved the consent calendar unanimously. The main business item was approval of Resolution 2021-38, authorizing an agreement with Dreyfuss + Blackford Architecture for professional design services for the BETC and BSAC projects, which passed 3-2. The Council also directed staff to enhance community outreach and engagement from marginalized communities, including the Community Champions project, and authorized staff to review Municipal Code Chapter 1.24 on administrative citations.
- Approved Resolution 2021-38 for professional design services with Dreyfuss + Blackford Architecture for BETC and BSAC projects (3-2)
- Approved consent calendar items B.1-B.5, including minutes, Arbor Day proclamation, state parks grant application, and two final map reports (5-0)
- Directed staff to enhance community outreach and engagement, including the Community Champions project (4-0, Rarey absent)
- Authorized staff to review Municipal Code Chapter 1.24 on administrative citations (4-0, Rarey absent)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Youth Commission
The Brentwood Youth Commission is holding its regular meeting on April 7, 2021, at 7:00 PM via Zoom teleconference. The agenda contains no listed agenda items or attachments, so the meeting appears to be procedural with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.
- No agenda items listed
- No attachments provided
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for Ramen 101, a new Japanese-Hawaiian fusion restaurant, at 1185 Second Street, Suite G-1. The meeting also includes electing officers and reviewing meeting minutes. The commission will vote on the restaurant's permit and a design review amendment for the Amber Lane Apartments.
- Conditional use permit for Ramen 101 restaurant (CUP 21-001)
- Design review amendment for Amber Lane Apartments
- Election of chairperson and vice chairperson for 2021
- Election of members to Design Review and Transplan committees
- Approval of March 16, 2021 meeting minutes
The Brentwood Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Ramen 101 restaurant at 1185 Second Street, Suite G-1, and adopted a design review amendment for the Amber Lane Apartments project, rescinding prior changes. Both decisions were made after public hearings, with the Amber Lane amendment passing 4-1. The commission also elected officers and appointed members to subcommittees.
- Elected Dirk Zeigler as Chairperson and Emily Cross as Vice Chairperson (5-0)
- Appointed Sparling and Cross to Design Review Subcommittee (5-0)
- Appointed Roberts to TRANSPLAN Committee (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including March 16, 2021 minutes (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 21-007 for Ramen 101 conditional use permit (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 21-009 for Amber Lane Apartments design review amendment (4-1)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Park and Recreation Commission
This is the agenda for the Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission regular meeting held by teleconference on March 25, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive business to discuss.
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is meeting to consider several consent calendar items, including awarding construction contracts for water emergency backup generators and pavement management, and approving the FY 2021/22 road funding project list. These are routine approvals of previously vetted bids and funding submissions.
- Award $1,418,231 contract to Day's Generator Service for backup generators at six water/wastewater facilities, plus 10% contingency, total $1,560,054.10
- Award $255,730 contract to QA Constructors for asphalt repairs on Pippo Avenue, Oak Street, Central Boulevard, and other roads, plus 15% contingency, total $294,089.50
- Approve project list for FY 2021/22 Local Streets and Roads Funding, expecting $1,244,254 in RMRA funds
- Purchase five replacement dewatering pumps from Generac Power Systems for $194,160
- Proclaim March 2021 as American Red Cross Month
The City Council unanimously denied the Bridle Gate project, rejecting applications for a General Plan Amendment, Rezone, Development Agreement, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, and Design Review for single-family development. The Council also approved the sale of property at 201 John Muir Parkway and 2171 Empire Avenue to the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, including transferring approximately $6.9 million in Fire Development Impact Fees. Additionally, the Council approved the annexation of territory to Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 19-3 and accepted the 2020 Housing Element Progress Report.
- Denied Bridle Gate project applications (GPA 17-001, RZ 17-004, DA 19-001, VTSM 8506, DR 17-007) unanimously.
- Approved Resolution 2021-35 authorizing property sale to East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, including $6.9 million fee transfer.
- Approved Resolution 2021-34 confirming annexation to Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 19-3.
- Adopted Resolution 2021-37 accepting the 2020 Housing Element Progress Report.
- Approved Consent Calendar items C.1-C.7, including resolutions for road funding, pavement repairs, and dewatering pumps.
- Approved Resolution 2021-29 for water emergency backup generators with Day's Generator Service, Inc. for $1,560,054.10.
- Approved Resolution 2021-30 for pavement management with QA Constructors, Inc. for $294,089.50.
- Approved Resolution 2021-31 for five replacement dewatering pumps from Generac Power Systems for $194,160.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Arts Commission
The Arts Commission special meeting scheduled for March 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request (V 21-001) from Mohsen and Homeira Noursalehi to legalize an enclosed patio cover/sunroom at 2853 Spanish Bay Drive. The structure encroaches into the required 20-foot rear yard setback, with the closest point at 15-1/2 feet. The commission will also handle routine items including appointments, officer elections, and consent calendar approval.
- Public hearing for variance V 21-001 to reduce rear yard setback from 20 to 15-1/2 feet at 2853 Spanish Bay Drive
- Re-appointment of Emily Cross and appointment of David Dolter and David Sparling to Planning Commission for two-year terms
- Election of chairperson and vice chairperson for 2021
- Election of members to Design Review Subcommittee and TransPlan Committee
- Consent calendar: approval of March 2, 2021 meeting minutes
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 21-006, granting a variance (V21-001) to allow an existing patio cover/sunroom at 2853 Spanish Bay Drive to encroach 4.5 feet into the required 20-foot rear yard setback. The commission also re-appointed Emily Cross and appointed David Dolter and David Sparling to two-year terms, elected Dirk Zeigler as Chairperson and Emily Cross as Vice Chairperson, and approved the consent calendar. The TRANSPLAN Committee election was tabled to the next meeting.
- Approved Resolution No. 21-006 granting variance V21-001 for 2853 Spanish Bay Drive (unanimous).
- Swore in Emily Cross (re-appointment) and David Dolter and David Sparling (appointments) for two-year terms expiring Dec 31, 2022.
- Elected Dirk Zeigler as Chairperson (4-0).
- Elected Emily Cross as Vice Chairperson (4-0).
- Appointed David Sparling and Emily Cross to the Design Review Subcommittee (4-0).
- Tabled election for TRANSPLAN Committee until next meeting.
- Approved consent calendar including minutes of March 2, 2021 (unanimous).
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Land Use and Development Committee
The Brentwood Land Use and Development Committee is holding a regular meeting on 3/15/2021 at 2:00 PM via teleconference/Zoom. The agenda contains no substantive items — no item is selected and there are no attachments listed.
- No agenda items listed
Park and Recreation Commission
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission held by teleconference on March 11, 2021. The agenda contains no listed items, attachments, or substantive business, so the meeting appears to be procedural or administrative only.
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood City Council held by teleconference on March 11, 2021, at 4:00 PM. The agenda contains no listed items, attachments, or details, indicating the meeting is procedural or has no public business scheduled.
- No agenda items listed
- No attachments provided
- Meeting held via Zoom teleconference
The City Council met in special session, immediately adjourned to closed session for labor negotiations and existing litigation, then reconvened with no reportable action. No substantive decisions were made in open session.
- Adjourned to closed session for labor negotiations and litigation (unanimous)
- Reconvened in open session with no reportable action
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
This is a town hall meeting for the Brentwood Neighborhood Committee to discuss landscape improvements in the Deer Ridge area. The agenda contains no specific action items or attachments, only the meeting notice.
- Deer Ridge landscape improvements discussion
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is considering a resolution to ask the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors to uphold a denial of a cannabis cultivation permit for Diablo Valley Farms at 4425 Sellers Avenue, citing proximity to the Sunset Park Athletic Complex. The council will also vote on a professional services agreement for specific plan updates and other routine items.
- Resolution opposing cannabis cultivation permit (LP20-2020) at 4425 Sellers Avenue, 170 feet from Sunset Park Athletic Complex
- Professional Services Agreement with Urban Planning Partners, Inc. for $330,710 for Brentwood Boulevard and Downtown Specific Plan Updates
- Proclamation for Women's History Month and Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month
- Approval of minutes from January 26 and February 4, 2021 meetings
The City Council unanimously denied the Bridle Gate project, which included a General Plan amendment, rezone, development agreement, and vesting tentative map for 252 single-family homes. The denial was based on concerns about compatibility with General Plan hillside and noise policies, affordable housing fees instead of units, traffic assumptions, and other issues. The Council also unanimously adopted a resolution asking the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors to uphold a denial of a cannabis cultivation permit adjacent to Brentwood.
- Denied Bridle Gate project (GPA 17-001, RZ 17-004, DA 19-001, VTSM 8506) for 252 homes (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-27 opposing cannabis cultivation permit LP20-2020 (5-0)
- Appointed Council Members Rarey and Meyer to present resolution at appeal hearing (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes and proclamation (5-0)
- Approved $330,710 agreement with Urban Planning Partners for Brentwood Boulevard and Downtown Specific Plan Updates (5-0)
Youth Commission
This is the agenda for the Brentwood Youth Commission regular meeting on March 3, 2021, held via teleconference. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive business—only procedural boilerplate.
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood City Council held by teleconference on March 3, 2021. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, so no decisions or discussions are listed.
The City Council interviewed applicants and appointed three new members to the Planning Commission for two-year terms. David Dolter was appointed on a 4-1 vote, David Sparling unanimously, and Emily Cross on a 3-2 vote. The meeting was otherwise procedural.
- Appointed David Dolter to Planning Commission (4-1)
- Appointed David Sparling to Planning Commission (unanimous)
- Appointed Emily Cross to Planning Commission (3-2)
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission is deciding whether to approve a conditional use permit (CUP 20-008) for Delta Bay Dental, a new dental office in a 3,043-square-foot space at 8640 Brentwood Boulevard. The meeting includes a public hearing and a resolution vote. The agenda also includes consent calendar items and informational reports.
- Conditional use permit for Delta Bay Dental at 8640 Brentwood Boulevard, Suites A and B (APN 013-182-029)
- Dental office would occupy existing vacant tenant space, with 18 employees and hours Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, plus two Saturdays per month
- Parking analysis shows 422 spaces provided vs. 371 required for the shopping center
- CEQA Class 1 categorical exemption (existing facilities) applies
- Resolution No. 21-005 to approve the permit
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 21-005, granting a conditional use permit (CUP 20-008) for Delta Bay Dental to operate in a 3,043 square foot space at 8640 Brentwood Boulevard, Suites A and B. The motion was made by Commissioner Zeigler and seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and passed unanimously. The commission also approved the consent calendar, including the minutes from the February 16, 2021 meeting, by a 4-0 vote with Commissioner Fippin absent.
- Approved Resolution No. 21-005 for a conditional use permit for Delta Bay Dental at 8640 Brentwood Boulevard (unanimous).
- Approved the consent calendar, including the February 16, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, Fippin absent).
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood Neighborhood Committee held by teleconference on February 25, 2021. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed. No attachments or details are available for any agenda item.
- No substantive agenda items listed
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is considering a resolution to annex the Grocery Outlet project into Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 19-3, which would levy assessments for maintenance. The council will also hold a public hearing on annexing property into Community Facilities District No. 5 and consider appointments to the Park and Recreation Commission.
- Annex Grocery Outlet (APN 016-170-033) into LLAD No. 19-3 as Annexation No. 4, with max annual assessment of $5,411
- Public hearing on CFD No. 5 Annexation #13, adding 1 single-family unit, 300 multi-family units, and 1.774 acres non-residential
- Appoint Blythe Lind and Kevin Peltz to Park and Recreation Commission (terms to 2023) and Derrick Bullington (term to 2021)
The City Council voted unanimously to move forward with a citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and directed staff to research what should be included. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included initiating annexation of the Grocery Outlet project into a landscape district and appointing three members to the Park and Recreation Commission. Several other items were presented as informational updates with no action required.
- Approved moving forward with a citywide Project Labor Agreement and directed staff research (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-23 initiating annexation of Grocery Outlet project into Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 19-3 (5-0)
- Approved appointments of Blythe Lind, Kevin Peltz, and Derrick Bullington to Park and Recreation Commission (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-24 calling special election for Community Facilities District No. 5 Annexation #13 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-25 determining results of special election with 100% affirmative vote (5-0)
- Directed staff to add future agenda item on community engagement methods including marginalized communities (5-0)
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is holding a special meeting to advance the selection process for several city commissions. Council members will each name up to five Planning Commission applicants to be interviewed at a future meeting, and will conduct interviews for the Park and Recreation and Arts Commissions, with possible appointment of Arts Commissioners and forwarding of Park and Recreation picks to the next regular meeting.
- Planning Commission applicants under consideration: Robert Ashin, Jim Barnett, Derrick Bullington, Emily Cross, David Dolter, Faye Maloney, Dolly Marquez, David Sparling, Sinziana Todor
- Applicants who withdrew from Planning Commission: Indrani Golden, Gina Bravo
- Interviews for Park and Recreation Commission and Arts Commission applicants
- Possible formal appointment of Arts Commissioners this evening
- Park and Recreation Commission appointments to be forwarded to Feb 23, 2021 regular meeting
The City Council selected seven applicants to interview for the Planning Commission, and Derrick Bullington later withdrew. The Council unanimously appointed Frank Littman and Gail Jones to the Arts Commission. For the Park and Recreation Commission, Blythe Lind, Kevin Peltz, and Derrick Bullington were appointed unanimously, but Gina Bravo's appointment failed on a 2-3 vote. Park and Recreation appointments are subject to confirmation at the next regular meeting.
- Selected Jim Barnett, Derrick Bullington, Emily Cross, David Dolter, Faye Maloney, David Sparling, and Sinziana Todor for Planning Commission interviews
- Appointed Frank Littman to Arts Commission (unanimous)
- Appointed Gail Jones to Arts Commission (unanimous)
- Appointed Blythe Lind to Park and Recreation Commission for 3-year term (unanimous)
- Denied Gina Bravo's appointment to Park and Recreation Commission (2-3)
- Appointed Kevin Peltz to Park and Recreation Commission for 3-year term (unanimous)
- Appointed Derrick Bullington to Park and Recreation Commission for 1-year term (unanimous)
City Council
The provided document is a placeholder for a special City Council meeting held via teleconference. No specific topics, projects, or ordinances are listed in the record.
The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint workshop to discuss zoning policy issues, receiving a presentation from staff and a consultant. Public comments raised concerns about the process, developer impacts, and meeting notice. No formal decisions or votes were taken on the zoning update; the only actions were unanimous adjournments of both bodies.
- Adjourned Planning Commission meeting (5-0)
- Adjourned City Council meeting (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to decide on a conditional use permit (CUP 20-007) for Signature Ink Tattoo, a new tattoo studio in a 420-square-foot tenant space at 6611 Brentwood Boulevard. The meeting also includes approval of the January 19, 2021 minutes and other routine items.
- Conditional use permit (CUP 20-007) for Signature Ink Tattoo at 6611 Brentwood Boulevard (APN 018-150-053)
- Proposed hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
- Up to three tattoo artists, two workstations
- Parking: 2 required spaces, 4 available
- CEQA Class 1 categorical exemption (existing facilities)
The Brentwood Planning Commission unanimously approved Resolution No. 21-004, granting a conditional use permit (CUP 20-007) for Signature Ink Tattoo, a 420-square-foot tattoo studio at 6611 Brentwood Boulevard. The public hearing was closed with no public comments received. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included the January 19, 2021 meeting minutes.
- Approved Resolution No. 21-004 for CUP 20-007 (Signature Ink Tattoo) (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing for CUP 20-007 (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including January 19, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
Brentwood Neighborhood Committee
The Brentwood Neighborhood Committee is holding a town hall meeting to discuss landscape improvements in the Deer Ridge area. The agenda contains no other substantive items.
- Deer Ridge landscape improvements town hall
City Council
This is a special City Council meeting held by teleconference on February 4, 2021, at 4:30 PM. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, attachments, or decisions to be made.
The Brentwood City Council held a special meeting on February 4, 2021, and unanimously voted to adjourn to closed session to discuss labor negotiations and two existing litigation cases. No public comments were made, and no reportable action was taken in closed session. Council Member Mendoza recused herself from the litigation items due to a potential conflict of interest.
- Adjourned to closed session for labor negotiations and litigation (unanimous)
- No reportable action from closed session
- Council Member Mendoza recused from litigation items
Youth Commission
This is a regular meeting of the Brentwood Youth Commission held by teleconference on February 3, 2021. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive business, indicating the meeting is procedural or informational only.
- No agenda items listed
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 and will be noticed separately. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancelled by notice dated January 27, 2021
- Next regular meeting scheduled for February 16, 2021
Agricultural Enterprise Committee - Meeting
This is a procedural agenda with no listed agenda items, attachments, or substantive content. The Agricultural Enterprise Committee is scheduled to meet on February 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Brentwood Community Center, but no decisions or discussions are specified in the provided agenda.
- No agenda items listed
- No attachments provided
Park and Recreation Commission
The Park and Recreation Commission regular meeting scheduled for January 28, 2021, at 7:00 PM via teleconference was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
City Council
The Brentwood City Council is meeting to consider several items, including resolutions advocating for Contra Costa County to direct Measure X funds to the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District and supporting a consolidation study with the county fire district. The council will also hold second readings of ordinances updating development impact fees and accessory dwelling unit regulations, and make appointments to city commissions.
- Resolution advocating for a fixed percentage of Measure X funds for ECCFPD to operate three additional fire stations
- Resolution supporting feasibility assessment of ECCFPD consolidation with Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
- Second reading of ordinance repealing and adopting Chapter 16.130 on Development Impact Fees
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 1021 (RZ 20-006) amending ADU and parking regulations to comply with state law
- Appointments to Youth Commission, Park and Recreation Commission, and Planning Commission
Arts Commission
This is a special meeting of the Brentwood Arts Commission held via teleconference on January 20, 2021. The agenda contains no listed items, attachments, or descriptions, indicating it is purely procedural or was posted without substantive content.
Arts Commission
The Arts Commission special meeting scheduled for January 20, 2021 at 5:00 PM has been cancelled and rescheduled for 3:30 PM. The agenda contains no substantive items, only a notice of the cancellation and rescheduling.
- Meeting cancelled and rescheduled to 3:30 PM
Planning Commission
The Brentwood Planning Commission is meeting to decide on two main items: a one-year time extension for the Rainflow Express Carwash project at 420 Sand Creek Road, and approval of design changes to the Amber Lane Apartments project. The car wash extension is due to COVID-19 delays, while the apartment changes involve exterior modifications to the approved 288-unit development.
- One-year time extension for CUP 19-001 and DR 19-002 for Rainflow Express Carwash at 420 Sand Creek Road (APN 016-080-028)
- Approval of Resolution No. 21-001 and 21-002 for the car wash time extension
- Design changes to Amber Lane Apartments, a 288-unit project on 14.4 acres south of Amber Lane and west of Shady Willow Lane (APN 019-031-006)
- Approval of Resolution No. 21-003 for the Amber Lane Apartments design changes
- Public hearing was closed unanimously; no vote on the items is recorded in the agenda
The Brentwood Planning Commission unanimously approved one-year time extensions for a conditional use permit and design review for the Rainflow Express Carwash at 420 Sand Creek Road. It also approved minor design changes to the Amber Lane Apartments project (288 units) with a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Roberts dissenting. The consent calendar, including the December 1, 2020 minutes, was approved.
- Approved Resolution 21-001 extending CUP for Rainflow Express Carwash (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 21-002 extending Design Review for Rainflow Express Carwash (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 21-003 for Amber Lane Apartments design changes (4-1, Roberts nay)
- Approved consent calendar including December 1, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
This is a special City Council meeting held by teleconference on January 13, 2021. The agenda text contains no substantive items, only procedural boilerplate and interface labels, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed.
City Council
The Brentwood City Council will confirm the appointment of Karen Rarey to fill the vacant at-large council seat, a term expiring after the November 8, 2022 election. The council will also consider several consent calendar items, including contracts for water emergency generators and sidewalk repairs, and an ordinance updating development impact fees.
- Resolution confirming Karen Rarey's appointment to City Council
- Amendment No. One with BKF Engineers for $48,130 (total $212,330) for Water Emergency Back-up Generators
- Award contract to TNB Contractors, Inc. for $120,000 (plus $24,000 contingency) for Pavement Management Program 2021 Sidewalk Repairs
- Ordinance repealing and adopting Chapter 16.130 on Development Impact Fees
- Resolution rejecting all bids for Water Emergency Back-up Generators
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of January 5, 2021 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2021 and will be noticed separately.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting: January 19, 2021