1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
March 25, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:21 p.m.
Roll Call found the following members present in the Council Chamber:
Maloney, Mendoza, Oerlemans, and Mayor Meyer.
Vice Mayor Pierson participated remotely via Zoom in accordance with the Brown Act, under the AB 2302 "just cause" provision.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Danny Dohrmann spoke in opposition of the proposed location for the downtown fire station but in support of Veterans.
Melissa van Ruiten provided comments regarding the need for a dedicated space for a performing arts center in Brentwood.
Daniel Duran spoke in opposition of the proposed location for the downtown fire station and urged the City to consider a location off of Sand Creek.
Michael Clement spoke in opposition of the proposed location for the downtown fire station and urged the City to consider a location off of Sand Creek.
Mike Meyokovich spoke in opposition of the proposed location of the downtown fire station.
Chris Juarez spoke in support of allowing a tattoo shop in the downtown business area.
Travis Martin spoke in opposition of the proposed location for the downtown fire station.
Dolores Long spoke in opposition of the proposed location for the downtown fire station and urged the City to consider a location off of Sand Creek.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
D. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,
LIAISONS, AND STAFF
2 Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at a review for the Tri Delta Transit meeting; Police Activities League board meeting; recording session for the State of the City; Police Department's 3rd annual military equipment report; Chamber of Commerce mixer; and three briefings regarding the incident that occurred almost 16 years ago when four officers from the Oakland Police Department were killed in the line of duty, one at the Contra Costa Police Academy and two at the Brentwood Police Department.
Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at the District One Town Hall meeting at the Streets of Brentwood; tours of two youth centers, the Rice Center in Richmond and Girls Inc. Youth Center in Oakland with Supervisor Diane Burgis; community event to break the Ramadan fast at the Brentwood Muslim Community Center; two Farmers Markets; and the Contra Costa Winegrowers Wine Trolley event.
Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at the Trilogy Home Owners Association meeting; District One Town Hall meeting at the Streets of Brentwood; meeting with East Bay Regional Park Board Member, presentation by Colin Coffey, Ward 7 Board Member of East Bay Regional Parks; Know Your Rights event with Immigration Institute of the Bay Area, held at the Brentwood Community Center; Planning Commission meeting; Cal Cities Latino Caucus public relations strategic plan meeting; and various meetings with residents regarding different topics.
Vice Mayor Pierson reported on attendance at the Police Activities League Crab Feed; watched the Planning Commission meeting; watched the Assembly Session where Gigi Crowder, Chief Executive Officer of National Alliance on Mental Illness, receive the Woman of the Year award from Assembly Member Anamarie Avila Farias; Town Hall for Congressman Mark Desaulnier; League of California Cities webinar regarding the legislation they are going to support; Boys and Girls Club of Contra Costa County 70th Anniversary and Ribbon Cutting for their partnering with Santa Clara; recording session for the State of the City; and the African-American Holistic Wellness Hub steering committee meeting.
Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at a meeting with Center Cal regarding the Streets of Brentwood; Trilogy Home Owners Association meeting; Swearing In ceremony for Brentwood's new Art Commissioners; Art Commission meeting; TRANSPLAN and East Contra Costa Regional Fee and Financing Authority meetings for State Route 4 Bypass; meeting with the Brentwood Tobacco Work Group; presentation by Colin Coffey, Ward 7 Board Member of East Bay Regional Parks; Congressman Mark Desaulnier's virtual roundtable for women leaders and Mayors in Congressional District 10; Know Your Rights event with Immigration Institute of the Bay Area, held at the Brentwood Community Center; an interview with Cody Stark of Good Day Sacramento at the East Contra Costa Historical Museum; Swearing In ceremony for Brentwood's new Planning Commissioners; Planning Commission meeting; meeting with Kerry Breen, City Treasurer/Director of Finance & Information Services; Community Day of Service planning 3 meeting; Town Hall for Congressman Mark Desaulnier; served lunch at the Meals on Wheels Diablo Region Annual Community Champions Week; and the community event to break the Ramadan fast at the Brentwood Muslim Community Center.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council adopted the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff with the inclusion of the revised Appointment List provided to Council for Item E.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)
E.1 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency meetings of March 11, 2025
Accepted the Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency meetings of March 11, 2025.
E.2 A Proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month
By Proclamation, recognized April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month
E.3 A Proclamation recognizing April 2025 as National Diversity Awareness Month
By Proclamation, recognized April 2025 as National Diversity Awareness Month.
Council Member Maloney presented the proclamation to Melissa van Ruiten.
E.4 A Proclamation recognizing April 2025 as National Autism Acceptance Month
By Proclamation, recognized April 2025 as National Autism Acceptance Month.
E.5 A Proclamation recognizing April 6 - 12, 2025, as National Library Week
By Proclamation, recognized April 6 - 12, 2025, as National Library Week.
E.6 A Proclamation recognizing April 9, 2025, as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
4 By Proclamation, recognized April 9, 2025, as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day.
E.7 A Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement with NBS Government Finance Group for assessment engineering and special tax consulting services for the City’s Community Facilities Districts
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-27 approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement with NBS Government Finance Group (“NBS”) for assessment engineering and special tax consulting services for the City’s Community Facilities Districts (CFDs), Bond Assessment Districts, and Deferred Developer Fee Program in an amount not to exceed $135,000 for 2025/26 assessment year activities and $135,000 for 2026/27 assessment year activities; and an option to extend the term of the agreement for services for two additional assessment years.
E.8 Approve revisions to City Council Committee appointments for 2025 Approved the revised City Council Committee appointments for 2025; appointing Council Member Oerlemans as the primary Board Member for the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy Governing Board and Mayor Meyer as the alternate Board Member.
E.9 Review and approval of the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for calendar year 2024
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-28 finding that the Annual Progress Report accurately reflects the Housing Element implementation for calendar year 2024; accepting the report as required by the State of California; and directing staff to forward the report to the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LUCI) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
E.10 Consideration of a resolution documenting the City Council’s review and approval of the General Plan Annual Progress Report for calendar year 2024
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-29 finding that the Annual Progress Report accurately reflects the General Plan implementation for calendar year 2024; accepting the report as required by the State of California; and directing staff to forward the report to the Governor's Office of Planning & Research and the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
E.11 Consideration of actions pertaining to the City’s Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts, including Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts No. 19-3 and No. 21-1, and the Citywide Park Maintenance District No. 98-1 for Fiscal Year 2025/26
5 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-30, appointing Francisco & Associates, Inc., (“FAI”) as the Engineer of Work for the Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts, including the Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 19-3, Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 21-1 (the “LLADs”), and the Citywide Park Maintenance District No. 98-1 (collectively, the “Districts”) for Fiscal Year 2025/26; ordering the Engineer of Work to prepare and file the Engineer’s Reports for Fiscal Year 2025/26; and making a finding that the actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Professional Assessment Engineering and Special Tax Consulting services in an amount of $477,900, plus a contingency amount of $47,790 for additional services for a total not to exceed agreement amount of $525,690 for FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 assessment year activities.
E.12 Notice of Completion for work performed by Yosso Group Inc. dba Specified Play Equipment Co. (SPEC) for the Windsor Way Park Playground Replacement, CIP Project No. 352-52452
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-31 accepting the work performed by Yosso Group Inc., dba Specified Play Equipment Co. (SPEC) for the Windsor Way Park Playground Replacement, CIP Project No. 352- 52452, (“Project”) and file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
E.13 Consideration of 2025 Park and Recreation Commissioner Recommendations and Appointments
Appointed Samana Gouhary and Sandra Myers to the Park and Recreation Commission, to three-year terms expiring on December 31, 2027.
E.14 Declare City-Owned Real Property located at 3900 Sellers Avenue as Surplus; Authorizing Notification of Sale and Offering of Property for Sale
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-32:
1. Declaring City-owned real property located at 3900 Sellers Avenue, APN 015-010-065, as Surplus;
2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to provide notification to required parties under State Surplus Land Act; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to offer the property for sale.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.1 Mobile Vending Permit Application Fee and Permit Fee for BMC Chapter
5.68 (‘Mobile Vending’)
6 Kerry Breen, Treasurer/Director of Finance & Information Services, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public hearing.
There being no one wishing to speak on this item, Mayor Meyer closed public hearing.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-33 amending the Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees to implement a new Mobile Vending Permit Application Fee and Mobile Vending Permit Fee.
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. BUSINESS ITEMS
Mayor Meyer requested to move items G.1 and G.2 ahead of item F.1 due to the public in attendance wishing to speak on these items.
G.1 Consideration of and direction as to mitigation and operational measures for the Creekside Park pickleball courts
Aaron Wanden, Park Maintenance Manager, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Nick and Kathleen Soboleski submitted comments in writing to the City Clerk in advance of the City Council meeting thanking the City for building the Pickleball courts at Creekside Park and expressed that the City has already sufficiently addressed the noise nuisance.
Okezie Iroz-Nnanta provided comments regarding the brotherhood created in the community due to Pickleball and spoke in support of keeping the Pickleball courts open during the evening with the lights on.
Erin Estrada spoke in support of keeping the Pickleball courts open during the evening with the lights on.
Dave Sipes spoke regarding the negative sound and traffic impact the Pickleball courts have had on the surrounding community and encouraged the City to add more Pickleball courts throughout the City to lessen the impact.
7 Gary Reynolds provided comments regarding the public's inability to have total control over one's environment and encouraged the City to add more Pickleball courts throughout the City.
Aaron Hill provided comments regarding the brotherhood created in the community due to Pickleball and spoke in support of keeping the Pickleball courts open during the evening with the lights on and urged the City to add more Pickleball courts throughout the City.
Briana Orozco provided comments regarding the brotherhood created in the community due to Pickleball and spoke in support of keeping the Pickleball courts open during the evening with the lights on.
Danny Dohrmann provided comments regarding the impact the sound and lights have on the surrounding area.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The City Council, by motion, provided the following direction to staff:
adjust the Creekside Park pickleball court hours to be open 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; and
that staff lock the Creekside Park pickleball courts upon the closing of the courts and unlock them upon the opening of the courts; and
that staff spend time and attention to provide the Council, at a future meeting, recommendations for locations throughout the City where additional pickleball courts may be added, where residential neighborhoods will not be disturbed.
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.2 Vineyards Parkway Traffic Update
The City Council recessed at 8:46 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 8:54 p.m.
Allen Baquilar, Director of Engineering/City Engineer, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
8 The following public comments were provided, in writing, to the City Clerk's office in advance of tonight's meeting:
Claudia Curran, Trilogy resident, provided comments regarding multiple dangerous intersections in the area.
Angelo Christo, Trilogy resident, provided comments thanking the City for recent safety enhancements and opposing any additional stop signs along Vineyards Parkway.
Joe Young, Director for the Vineyards at Marsh Creek Owners Associations, provided comments in support of 4-way stop control at the Vineyards and Trilogy Parkways intersection.
Mel Zimowski, Trilogy resident, provided comments thanking the City for recent safety enhancements and opposing any additional stop signs along Vineyards Parkway.
Dave Lanier, Trilogy resident, provided comments regarding the importance of driving defensively and with awareness.
Sheri and Milt Checchi provided comments in support of adding a stop sign at the intersection of Solera and Vineyard Parkway.
Patricia Boom spoke in support of adding additional stop signs due to visibility issues.
Joe Young spoke in support of adding additional stop signs.
L. Smith spoke in support of adding additional stop signs with flashing lights.
Harold Jaffe spoke in support of adding additional stop signs due to visibility issues.
Dave Gilbert in support of adding additional stop signs.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The City Council, by motion, directed staff to spend time and resources to:
install non-flashing stop signs at the Solera Street/Trilogy Parkway and Andalucia Lane/Sacred Mountain intersections on Vineyards Parkway; and
install pre-warning signs leading up to the stop signs at the Solera Street/Trilogy Parkway and Andalucia Lane/Sacred Mountain Lane intersections on Vineyards Parkway.
9 Ayes (4): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, and Faye Maloney, Council Member Noes (1): Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Motion Approved (4 to 1)
G.3 Approve and Authorize the City Manager to execute a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Supervisors and Professional Employees Associate for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027
Sukari Beshears, Director of Human Resources/Risk 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: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Susannah Meyer, Mayor
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-34 1) Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to execute a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Supervisors and Professional Employees Association for a period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027; 2) Approving the Pay Schedule in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 and Authorizing the Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager to make ministerial revisions to the Pay Schedule to reflect the changes; and 3) Adopting Appropriation Amendments to the 2024/25 -2025/26 Operating Budget.
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)
H. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
There were no requests for future agenda items.
I. REQUESTED FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
I.1 Consider a request from Council Member Mendoza concerning an update to the Public Art Program Guidelines
Council Member Mendoza presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comment.
10 There being no one wishing to speak on this item, Mayor Meyer closed public comment.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The City Council by motion, directed staff to spend time and resources to review the Public Art Program Guidelines to 1) make adjustments so funds can be used for public art expenses including but not limited to:
installation of art pieces, dance, music, and performing arts and 2) make clerical corrections where deemed appropriate.
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)
J. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, moved to adjourn at 10:06 p.m.
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)