Brentwood public meetings in 2022
10 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Park and Recreation Commission
The Commission approved the updated Pickleball Conceptual Plan for Creekside Park and authorized staff to reconvene the Citywide Trail Enhancement Ad-Hoc committee. The body also approved the meeting minutes from October 27, 2022.
- Approved updated Pickleball Conceptual Plan for Creekside Park (5-0)
- Approved staff to reconvene with Train Enhancement Ad-Hoc committee for CIP #352-52443 (5-0)
- Approved October 27, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
City Council
The City Council adopted resolutions to certify the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election results and elect a Vice Mayor. The council also approved a professional services agreement for governance workshops and a change order for the Sunset Park Playground Replacement Project.
- Adopted Resolution 2022-152 certifying November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election results (5-0)
- Elected a City Council member to serve as Vice Mayor for a two-year term (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-153 for a professional services agreement with the Institute for Local Government (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-151 for Change Order No. 1 for the Sunset Park Playground Replacement Project (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-150 accepting work by Ranger Pipelines, Inc. for Citywide Non-Potable Water Distribution System (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-149 allowing continued teleconferencing for subsidiary legislative bodies through January 12, 2023 (5-0)
- Received and filed 2021/22 Development Impact Fee Report (5-0)
- Received and filed FY 2021/22 Combined Community Facilities District Annual Report and Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund Supplement (5-0)
Youth Commission
The Youth Commission approved the 2023 calendar of events and meetings and accepted the 2022/2023 fiscal status. The commission also designated Aloha Ice as the Youth Friendly Business for December.
- Accepted Fiscal Status for 2022/2023 budget year (8-0-0-1)
- Removed November 2, 2022 special meeting minutes from agenda to approve in January (8-0-0-1)
- Approved Aloha Ice as Youth Friendly Business for December (8-0-0-1)
- Assigned Commissioner Cohen to attend Dec 13 City Council meeting in person and Commissioners Salazar and Tyagi via Zoom (8-0-0-2)
- Cancelled Jan 4, 2023 meeting and scheduled special meeting for Jan 11, 2023 (8-0-0-2)
- Approved 2023 calendar of events and meetings (8-0-0-2)
- Tabled review of fundraising events for Youth Commission Scholarship
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended two-year time extensions for the Cowell Ranch subdivision and design review. It also approved a design review amendment for rooftop screening at the Blossoms at Brentwood apartments. A proposed zoning text amendment regarding Accessory Dwelling Units was defeated.
- Recommended approval to City Council for two-year time extension for Cowell Ranch subdivision (VTSM 9452-A2) as amended (4-0)
- Recommended approval to City Council for two-year time extension for Cowell Ranch design review (DR 17-002-A2) (4-0)
- Approved design review amendment for rooftop screening at Blossoms at Brentwood (DR 19-010-A2) as amended (4-0)
- Defeated recommendation to City Council for zoning text amendment regarding ADUs and JADUs (RZ 22-001) (2-2)
- Continued parcel map application for 7770 Lone Tree Way to a future meeting (4-0)
- Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes
Arts Commission
The commission approved the 2023 Public Art Walls schedule and set a date for the library artwork ribbon cutting. Members also agreed to reopen the recruitment process for a new Poet Laureate in January.
- Approved minutes of September 21, 2022 meeting (4-0)
- Approved 2023 Public Art Walls Schedule, including artist Deepti Shrivastava (4-0)
- Approved December 7 at 4:00pm for Library Artwork ribbon cutting (4-0)
- Agreed to reopen Poet Laureate recruitment in January
City Council
The City Council approved several infrastructure and building code updates, including the 2022 California Building Standards Code. They authorized a design agreement for the Sand Creek Sports Complex and extended an urgency ordinance related to SB 9. A motion to sanction Vice Mayor Johnny Rodriguez was denied.
- Approved $1,945,331.95 landscape design contract with Verde Design, Inc. for Sand Creek Sports Complex (5-0)
- Adopted 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code and Fire Code (5-0)
- Extended urgency ordinance for one year to address SB 9 state law changes (5-0)
- Approved $150,000 not-to-exceed expenditure for David Hall Masonry, Inc. (5-0)
- Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for Sand Creek Road Extension (5-0)
- Denied motion to sanction Vice Mayor Johnny Rodriguez for disclosing confidential information (3-2)
- Accepted Marsh Creek Trail improvements for City maintenance (5-0)
- Authorized joint workshop with Planning Commission for early 2023 regarding Plan Check process (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved several equipment purchases, including wheel loaders and truck lifts, and authorized a citywide classification and compensation study. The council also approved a feasibility study for an organics operating facility to comply with SB 1383.
- Approved purchase of eight Mobile Column Truck Lifts for up to $129,460 (4-0-1)
- Approved purchase of two replacement wheel loaders for up to $568,348 (4-0-1)
- Approved $486,021 contract amendment for park restroom cleaning and trash maintenance (4-0-1)
- Approved fee waiver for Be Exceptional for FY 2022/23 up to $25,000 (4-0-1)
- Approved MOU with Anaergia Services, LLC for organics facility feasibility study (4-0-1)
- Approved $296,125 contract with Koff & Associates for Citywide Classification and Compensation Study (4-0-1)
- Authorized Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Implementation Round 2 Grant application (4-0-1)
- Approved termination of landscaping maintenance agreement for 101 Sand Creek (4-0-1)
Youth Commission
The Youth Commission approved a scholarship fundraiser and a series of social events for 2023. The commission also nominated a local business for the Youth Friendly Business Program. Meeting minutes from October 19 and the 2022/2023 fiscal status were accepted.
- Approved October 19, 2022 special meeting minutes (8-0-0-1)
- Accepted 2022/2023 budget year Fiscal Status (8-0-0-1)
- Approved 'Brentwood on Ice' fundraiser for Dec 22, 2023, with 80 tickets at $15 (8-0-0-1)
- Approved Sip n’ Scoop as the November Youth Friendly Business Program nominee (8-0-0-1)
- Approved Craft Night on Dec 10, 2023, with a $550 budget (8-0-0-1)
- Approved Multicultural Fair for March 11, 2023, with no budget (8-0-0-1)
- Approved Farmers Market Face & Hand Painting for April and May 2023 with a $50 budget (8-0-0-1)
- Approved Destress Spring Crafting on April 15, 2023, with a $200 budget (8-0-0-1)
Park and Recreation Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from the September 22, 2022, meeting. Staff provided updates on park restroom deliveries, the Sand Creek Sports Complex proposals, and upcoming holiday events. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved September 22, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
City Council
The City Council approved several infrastructure and administrative updates, including a new IT Master Plan and a sewer system management plan. The council also extended a moratorium on new tobacco smoke shop permits and authorized the purchase of 17 city vehicles.
- Approved $1,232,463 for 16 vehicles from Bill Brandt Ford and one sewer camera truck (5-0)
- Adopted Urgency Ordinance 1050 extending the moratorium on new tobacco smoke shop permits (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 1048 for Rezone RZ 22-001 to amend Priority Area One Zone and Zoning Map (5-0)
- Approved 5-year Sewer System Management Plan 2022 Revision (5-0)
- Approved Information Technology Master Plan (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-130 accepting Marsh Creek Embankment Repair work (5-0)
- Authorized cancellation of the December 20, 2022 regular City Council meeting (5-0)
- Approved continued use of teleconferencing through November 24 (5-0)