Brentwood, CA: City Council Meeting (April 28, 2026, at 6:30 PM)

The City Council of Brentwood, California, held a special meeting on April 28, 2026, which included presentations, public comments, proclamations, and several agenda items related to city operations and policies. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of an employment agreement with Thomas Lloyd Smith as the new city attorney, following a recruitment process conducted with an executive firm. The council also reviewed and approved economic development grant program priority projects with a budget allocation of $72,512 for fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028. Additionally, the council considered solid waste collection service levels and water rate adjustments, ultimately directing staff to prepare resolutions for a 4% water rate increase and to increase green waste collection to weekly service, which involves purchasing five new garbage trucks at a one-time cost of approximately $4.5 million and adding four new staff positions. Other discussions touched on local policy updates, human resources reports on vacancy rates and recruitment efforts, and ongoing legislative matters such as e-bike regulations. No new contracts or RFPs were awarded during this meeting, but several budgetary and service level decisions were made that will impact future procurement and operational activities.