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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Brentwood public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Youth Scholarship Fundraising & Grants
Commissioners are exploring new fundraisers — like restaurant-sponsored nights — to keep enough money in the Youth Commission Scholarship account.
Downtown Specific Plan Review and Economic Assistance
The city continues its partnership with the Downtown Brentwood Coalition by approving a two-year funding extension to keep downtown vibrant, host community events, and support small businesses.
City Manager Performance Evaluation
The city council reviewed the performance of the City Manager in a closed session to ensure alignment with municipal goals and objectives.
New Youth Programs and Hackathon Proposal
Commissioners proposed new future initiatives including financial grants for middle school clubs, monthly healthcare and CPR workshops, and a city-wide youth hackathon.
Harvest Time MOU Flexibility
The city considered updating its agreement with Harvest Time in Brentwood to give them more flexibility in using existing funds for marketing and program management. This ensures they can effectively promote local agritourism without changing the total budget.
Annual Youth Career Fair Coordination
The commission is organizing a career fair for March 31 to help local students connect with job opportunities, job shadowing, and career pathways.