1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
March 11, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Roll Call found the following members present: Maloney, Pierson, Mendoza, Oerlemans, and Mayor Meyer.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Rob Brant spoke thanking the City for its patronage over the years and complimented the City's staff.
Danny Dohrmann spoke in favor of having a fire station being built on Sellers Avenue.
Tripti Malhotra, representative of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, spoke to bring awareness of the annual Health for Humanity Yogathon.
Daniel Duran, President of the Brentwood Memorial Veteran's Building, thanked the City's Planning staff for the past California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis done for a fire station on Sand Creek Road.
Paul Radliff spoke in opposition of having a fire station being built downtown.
Marquis Owens spoke regarding Brentwood's unhoused community.
Estrella Juarez spoke in support of amending the Downtown Specific Plan to allow tattoo shops to be located in downtown Brentwood.
Carena Helvey, Brentwood Youth Commissioner, offered updates on the Youth Commissions efforts within the City.
Mike Meyokovich spoke in opposition of having a fire station being built downtown.
Dolores Hong spoke in support of the County building an additional fire station in Brentwood, but not downtown next to the Veterans Memorial Building. She also appreciates the Deer Ridge's use of goats for the weed abatement efforts at the golf course.
2 Michael Clement spoke in opposition of having a fire station being built downtown.
Travis Martin spoke in opposition of having a fire station being built downtown.
Donald Hester spoke in opposition of having a fire station being built downtown and thanked the Council for listening to the Veteran's concerns.
Melissa van Ruiten spoke regarding the LGBTQ+ community.
Christine spoke about the classic charm of Brentwood's downtown and in opposition of having a fire station being built downtown.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
D. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,
LIAISONS, AND STAFF
Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at the Grand Opening of the Artisan Peacock at the Streets of Brentwood; National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Contra Costa County Crab Feed; Brentwood Union School District / Liberty Union School District Black History Month Oratorical; Costco Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; California Alliance of Local Electeds meeting with speaker, former Senator, Steve Glazer; Mind Matters:
Strategies for Mental Wellness a Collaboration between City of Brentwood, Brentwood Police Department (PD), the Contra Costa Family Justice Center, NAMI, and the Contra Costa Crisis Center; watched the Art Commission interviews; and Park and Recreation Commission interviews.
Vice Mayor Pierson reported on attendance at the Grand Opening of the Artisan Peacock at the Streets of Brentwood; Police Activities League (PAL) Crab Feed; NAMI Contra Costa County Crab Feed; Costco Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; Swearing In Ceremony for Assembly Member Anamarie Ávila Farías; Mayor's Conference in Lafayette; meeting with Brentwood Chamber of Commerce; Brentwood Rotary meeting; Rotary of Oakley Girls Empowerment Event; watched Assembly Session of 310; and Brentwood Union School District / Liberty Union School District Black History Month Oratorical
Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at the Tri Delta Transit Board meeting; PAL Board meeting; meeting with the Brentwood Veterans; Habitat Conservancy Board meeting; Swearing In Ceremony for Assembly Member Anamarie Ávila Farías; Ribbon Cutting for 10-year Anniversary for Little Owl Designs at the Streets of Brentwood; Costco Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; Ad-Hoc Budget and Debt Management Committee meeting; and the PAL Crab Feed.
Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at the meeting with County Supervisor Diane Burgis; Grand Opening of the Artisan Peacock at the Streets of Brentwood; Agricultural Enterprise Committee meeting; Brentwood Union School District / Liberty Union School District Black History Month 3 Oratorical; Costco Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; Brentwood Police Department Neighborhood Watch meeting; PAL Crab Feed; Mind Matters: Strategies for Mental Wellness a Collaboration between City of Brentwood, Brentwood PD, the Contra Costa Family Justice Center, NAMI, and the Contra Costa Crisis Center; Park and Recreation Commission interviews; and California Alliance of Local Electeds meeting with speaker, former Senator, Steve Glazer.
Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at the State of the City preparation meeting; Tri Delta Transit Board meeting; meeting with representative from Senator Cabaldon's office; Choice in Aging fundraising event; Grand Opening of the Artisan Peacock at the Streets of Brentwood; NAMI fundraising event; Joint Meeting with County H3 (Health, Housing and Homeless) Services; Agricultural Enterprise Committee meeting; Brentwood Union School District / Liberty Union School District Black History Month Oratorical; meeting with the Downtown Business Coalition Board of Directors; Costco Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; Interview with Channel 4; Mayor's Conference; Podcast Interview the The Press; Heritage High School's Annual Multicultural Rally; Community Day of Service planning meeting; Brentwood Greyhound Youth Track and Field Event; California Alliance of Local Electeds meeting with speaker, former Senator, Steve Glazer; Mind Matters: Strategies for Mental Wellness a Collaboration between City of Brentwood, Brentwood PD, the Contra Costa Family Justice Center, NAMI, and the Contra Costa Crisis Center; and Park and Recreation Commission interviews.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council recessed at 7:56 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 8:05 p.m.
The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance 1084 into the record.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Adopted the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff.
Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
E.1 City Council Meeting Minutes
E.2 A Proclamation Recognizing March 2025 as Red Cross Month Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation recognizing March 2025, as Red Cross Month, to Linda Crippin, a representative from the Red Cross.
4 E.3 A Proclamation Recognizing March 18, 2025, as National Agriculture Day
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation recognizing March 18, 2025, as National Agriculture Day to Jessica Enos and members of the Harvest Time Board.
E.4 A Proclamation Recognizing March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day
The Council, by proclamation, recognized March 21, 2025 as World Down Syndrome Day.
E.5 A Proclamation Recognizing March 29, 2025, as National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation recognizing March 29, 2025, as National Vietnam War Veterans Day to the Vietnam War Veterans of Brentwood.
E.6 A Proclamation Recognizing March 31, 2025, as National Farm Workers Day
The Council, by proclamation, recognized March 31, 2025 as National Farm Workers Day.
E.7 Second reading of an ordinance approving a Zoning Text Amendment (RZ 24-008) to update the Brentwood Municipal Code to comply with state law as required by the City’s adopted Housing Element implementation policies.
Waived the second reading of and adopted Ordinance 1084 approving an amendment (RZ 24-008) to the Brentwood Municipal Code, needed to comply with state law as required by the City’s Housing Element Implementation Programs including but not limited to: H.1l (Farmworker and Employee Housing); H.1p (Replacement Housing); H.1r (Parking Standards for Studios and 1-Bedroom Units); H.1s (CUP and Design and Site Development Review Findings); H.4h (Low-Barrier Navigation Center); H.4j (Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) Units); H.4k (Emergency Shelters); H.4l (By-Right Permanent Supportive Housing (AB 2162)); H.4m (Reasonable Accommodations); H.4n (Definition of Family); and H.4o (Residential Care Facilities).
The text amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment.
E.8 Consideration of 2025 Arts Commission Commissioner
Recommendations and Appointments
Appointed Rosa Gascoigne and Riannon Thomas to the Arts Commission.
5 E.9 Approve a MOU with John Marsh Historic Trust Interpretive Center for a Funding Request of $7,000
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-21 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Brentwood (“City”) and John Marsh Historic Trust (“JMHT”) regarding a payment of $7,000 towards the John Marsh Interpretive Center.
F. BUSINESS ITEMS
F.1 Award of Contract to Robert A. Bothman Inc. for the Sand Creek Sports Complex Phase 1A Project, CIP Project No. 352-52446; amending the FY 2024/25 – 2028/29 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and amending the FY 2024/25 Operating Budget
Aaron Wanden, Park Maintenance Manager presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Marisol Valles spoke in support of awarding a contract for the Sand Creek Sports Complex project.
Mike Kleeman spoke in support of awarding a contract for the Sand Creek Sports Complex project.
Bobby Ramirez, a representative of Revolution Football Club, spoke in support of awarding a contract for the Sand Creek Sports Complex project.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-22 1) approving the contract documents, awarding the bid, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a construction contract and necessary documents, including the use of contingency amounts, for the Sand Creek Sports Complex Phase 1A Project, CIP Project No. 352-52466 to Robert A. Bothman, Inc., dba Robert Bothman Construction, as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder in the amount of $18,285,788, plus funding authorization for a 10% contingency amount of $1,828,579, for a total authorization not to exceed amount of $20,114,367, 2) amending the FY 2024/25 – 2028/29 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and 3) amending the FY 2024/25 Operating Budget for the associated project funding transfers.
Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
6 F.2 Approve an agreement with PG&E for electrical design services for the Sand Creek Sports Complex Project, CIP Project No. 352-52446.
Aaron Wanden, Park Maintenance Manager presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments
There being no one wishing to speak on this item, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-23 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with PG&E in the amount of $59,614, plus a contingency of $8,942, for a total not to exceed amount of $68,556 for electrical design services for the Sand Creek Sports Complex Project, CIP Project No. 352-52446 (“Project”).
Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
F.3 Update and receipt of City Council direction on the Vineyards at Marsh Creek - Event Center/Amphitheater Project Phases
Allen Baquilar, Director of Engineering, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
There being no one wishing to speak on this item, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The City Council, by motion, directed staff to finalize the design of Phase I, the Event Lawn, and prepare for bid this summer. Utilizing funds in the staff report and funds from the Public Art Acquisition Fund for Eligible Artwork as described in section VI, A. 1-4 of the Public Art Program Guidelines and giving authority for staff time and attention to assess bringing forward Phase III of the project, the Event Center.
Phase II is to be continued at a later date but is to be analyzed as part of CEQA.
Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
7 F.4 Approve an agreement with Flock Group, Inc. in the amount of $240,000 over a two-year term; and amend the FY 2024/25 and 2025/26 Operating Budgets.
Police Chief, Tim Herbert, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Jason Valdes, Jennifer Lee Vitalie, Kevin Erickson, Kyle Baker, Vincent and Natalie Celes submitted comments in writing to the City Clerk in advance of the City Council meeting in support of this item.
Melissa van Ruiten spoke in opposition of approving an agreement with Flock Group, Inc.
Brian Maloney, a local law enforcement officer, spoke in support of approving an agreement with Flock Group, Inc.
Fenton, a local law enforcement officer, spoke in support of approving an agreement with Flock Group, Inc.
Danny Dohrmann spoke in support of approving an agreement with Flock Group, Inc.
Marisol Valles spoke in opposition of approving an agreement with Flock Group, Inc.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Kristin McCloud, Community Engagement Officer with Flock, responded to Council who asked clarifying questions regarding the use of Flock.
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-24 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement and all necessary documents with Flock Group with the following additional direction:
Prohibition on Sharing Data for Certain Law Enforcement Purposes – Law enforcement officers shall not share information obtained through Flock Group technology with federal agencies for the purposes of immigration enforcement or voluntary abortion-related investigations.
Transparency and Accountability Measures – The City shall develop a transparency policy that allows civil rights organizations, such as the NAACP and the ACLU, to conduct periodic audits of data usage to ensure compliance with city policies and safeguard community trust.
Incorporate the Lexipol policies as they pertain to discrimination and other protected/Title 7 concerns.
8 Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
F.5 Accept Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant; and amend the 2024/25 Operating Budget
Tim Nielsen, Development Services Manager, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
There being no one wishing to speak on this item, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-26 amending the 2024/25 Other Grants Fund Operating Budget in the amount of $121,195.00 for the grant revenue and expenditures to allow distribution of up to $121,194.85 in Program grant funds.
Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
F.6 Approve an Agreement for Lighting, Stage and Sound with Full Force Audio for $136,500
Amanda Chaney, Recreation Supervisor, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
There being no one wishing to speak on this item, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Susannah Meyer, Mayor
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-25 approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement for stage, sound and lighting services with Full Force Audio for specialized equipment and services for the City’s Concerts in the Park series and Juneteenth event, in an amount not to exceed $136,500 for FY 2024/25 - FY 2026/27.
9 Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
G. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
Council Member Mendoza requested that the City Council consider updating the Public Art Program Guidelines to include structures.
H. REQUESTED FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
H.1 Consider a request from Vice Mayor Pierson and Council Member Mendoza requesting a report for discussion on all City parks, including the Amphitheater, that need funds and improvements and return with a plan to apply for eligible Prop 4 bond funds
Vice Mayor Pierson and Council Member Mendoza presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
There being no one wishing to speak on this item, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The City Council, by motion, directed that staff spend time and money reviewing Proposition 4 funds available and to prepare a list of projects, including council-generated, staff-generated, and projects that have not yet been brought to the City Council, for Council to consider applying for grant dollars to move those projects forward.
Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
I. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council, by motion, adjourned the meeting at 11:23 p.m.
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)