1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
April 22, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Roll Call found the following members present: Council Member Maloney, Vice Mayor Pierson, Council Member Oerlemans, Council Member Mendoza, and Mayor Meyer.
Mayor Meyer announced the presence of Youth in Government students who were shadowing Council Members, City Attorney and the City Manager for a high school assignment. Students present were: Hazel Allen Brown, shadowing the Mayor; Jaden Spears, shadowing the Vice Mayor; Julian Rosa Jimenez, shadowing Council Member Mendoza; Alex Laughridge, shadowing Council Member Oerlemans; Rez Wilson shadowing Council Member Maloney; Juliana Paige, shadowing the City Attorney; and Natia Quigley, shadowing the City Manager.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. PRESENTATIONS
C.1 Recognition of Outgoing City Manager Tim Ogden
Council Member Oerlemans presented a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of County Supervisor, Diane Burgis.
Council Member Faye Maloney presented a clock with a plaque in recognition of five years of service.
Mayor Meyer presented a Certificate of Recognition for five years of service with the City of Brentwood.
Student, Hazel Brown presented a plaque on behalf of the City of Brentwood in recognition of five years of service as City Manager.
Tim Ogden, City Manager, expressed his appreciation for the time he served as City Manager. He thanked the Council, staff and the Executive Team for their leadership and all they accomplished together.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments for this agenda item. 2 Olga Vidriales provided comments thanking Tim Ogden and honoring him for his 5 years of service to the City.
Julie Deck, and fellow Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Brentwood, provided comments thanking Tim Ogden and honoring him for his service to the City. They also provided him with a Certificate of Appreciation and a pin.
Adam Martinez, President of the Chamber of Commerce, provided comments thanking Tim Ogden and honoring him for his service to the City.
Gerald Johnson, Planning Commissioner, provided comments thanking Tim Ogden and honoring him for his service to the City.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Danny Dormann provided comments in favor of free speech and in opposition of hate speech.
Paul R. spoke in opposition of a fire station being built at the downtown location.
Estrella Juarez spoke in favor of allowing tattoo shops to operate in the downtown business area.
Carena Helvey, Youth Commissioner, provided an update on Youth Commission events.
Mike Meyokovich spoke in opposition of a fire station being built at the downtown location and suggested it be built on Sand Creek Road instead.
Dan Duran spoke in opposition of a fire station being built at the downtown location and suggested it be built on Sand Creek Road instead.
Mike Clement spoke in opposition of a fire station being built at the downtown location.
Brent spoke in opposition of the City organizing a Pride Parade.
Don Hester provided comments recognizing the Veteran Memorial Building's 100th anniversary.
Ian Cohen provided comments supporting Brentwood's diversity.
Oxsana provided comments supporting Brentwood's diversity and expressed concerns about divisiveness.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments. 3 E. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,
LIAISONS, AND STAFF
Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at the Police Activities League Barbecue; East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy Committee board meeting; Community Day of Service event at Veterans Park; Agenda Review meeting; Brentwood Lions Youth in Government Day annual event at City Hall; retirement celebration for Jim Howard, Street Maintenance Supervisor's 21 years of service to the City of Brentwood; and City Council's Closed Session meeting.
Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at the Soroptimist of the Delta student recognition dinner; East County Electeds roundtable with meeting with Senator Christopher Cabaldon and various local leaders; meeting with Economic Development Manager, Ricardo Noguera; Chamber of Commerce Celebrating Brentwood Gala; meetings with District 1 residents; Diversity Equity Belonging and Inclusion Committee meeting; visitation to the Brentwood Police Department's Dispatch Center; and the retirement celebration for Jim Howard.
Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at Ribbon Cutting for Windsor Way Park; Community Day of Service event at Veterans Park; Commissioner Appreciation Dinner; interviews for the Director of Parks and Recreation position; meeting with the Contra Costa Health Department; and the League of California Cities Latino Caucus meeting.
Vice Mayor Pierson reported on attendance at Ribbon Cutting for Windsor Way Park; Commissioner Appreciation Dinner; interviews for the vacant Director of Parks and Recreation position; Diversity Equity Belonging and Inclusion meeting; Land Use and Development Committee meeting; Democratic Party of Contra Costa County meeting; Chamber of Commerce Celebrating Brentwood Gala; going away party celebrating Tim Ogden's five years of service as City Manager; Redefining Mobility Summit meeting in San Ramon; Brentwood Lions Youth in Government Day annual event at City Hall; and the retirement celebration for Jim Howard.
Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at the Soroptimist of the Delta student recognition dinner; East County Electeds roundtable with meeting with Senator Christopher Cabaldon and various local leaders; Chamber of Commerce Celebrating Brentwood Gala; Community Day of Service event at Veterans Park; Commissioner Appreciation Dinner; Diversity Equity Belonging and Inclusion Committe meeting; virtually attended the Planning Commission meeting; meeting discussing Economic Development opportunities and the Urban Limit Line; a panel for East County Elected Officials with officials from Oakley, Antioch and local school board members; culinary showcase with Heritage High School Culinary Academy; Brentwood Lions Youth in Government Day annual event at City Hall.
Assistant City Manager, Darin Gale provided the following updates: the Youth Commission Cultural Fair will be held on Saturday, April 26th from noon to 4 3:00 p.m.; the application for design review for the Fire Station will come back before the Planning Commission on Tuesday, May 6, 2025; and the update to the Tobacco Ordinance will come back before City Council on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Amanda McVey, City Clerk, read the Ordinance titles for items F.20 and F.24 into the record.
The Council adopted the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff including the typographical correction to item F.3.
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, 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)
F.1 Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2025
Approved meeting Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of April 8, 2025.
F.2 A Proclamation recognizing April 2025 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month
By Proclamation, recognized April 2025 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month.
F.3 A Proclamation recognizing April 22, 2025 as Youth in Government Day
By Proclamation, recognized April 22, 2025 as Youth in Government Day.
F.4 A Proclamation recognizing April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day By Proclamation, recognized April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day.
F.5 A Proclamation recognizing April 25, 2025 as Parental Alienation Awareness Day
By Proclamation, recognized April 22, 2025 as Parental Alienation Awareness Day.
F.6 A Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month
By Proclamation, recognized May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month.
5 F.7 A Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Building Safety Month By Proclamation, recognized May 2025 as Building Safety Month.
F.8 A Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month
By Proclamation, recognized May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month.
F.9 A Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as National Historic Preservation Month
By Proclamation, recognized May 2025 as National Historic Preservation Month.
F.10 A Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as National Water Safety Month By Proclamation, recognized May 2025 as National Water Safety Month.
F.11 A Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Older Americans Month By Proclamation, recognized May 2025 as Older Americans Month.
F.12 A Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Water Awareness Month By Proclamation, recognized May 2025 as Water Awareness Month.
F.13 A Proclamation recognizing May 1, 2025 as National Day of Prayer By Proclamation, recognized May 1, 2025 as National Day of Prayer.
F.14 A Proclamation recognizing May 5 through May 11, 2025 as National Teacher Appreciation Week
By Proclamation, recognized May 5 through May 11, 2025 as National Teacher Appreciation Week.
F.15 A Proclamation recognizing May 5 through May 11, 2025 as Municipal Clerks Week
By Proclamation, recognized May 5 through May 11, 2025 as Municipal Clerks Week.
F.16 A Proclamation recognizing May 6, 2025 as National Nurses Day By Proclamation, recognized May 6, 2025 as National Nurses Day.
F.17 A Proclamation recognizing May 11 through May 17, 2025 as Armed Forces Week
By Proclamation, recognized May 11 through May 17, 2025 as Armed Forces Week.
F.18 A Proclamation recognizing May 11 through May 17, 2025 as National Police Week
6 By Proclamation, recognized May 11 through May 17, 2025 as National Police Week.
F.19 A Proclamation recognizing May 13 through May 17, 2025 as Bike to Work Week
By Proclamation, recognized May 13 through May 17, 2025 as Bike to Work Week.
F.20 Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Section
8.36.035 (Weed Abatement) of the Brentwood Municipal Code Waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1085 amending Section 8.36.035 (Weed Abatement) of the Brentwood Municipal Code to, among other things, ensure consistency with the California Health and Safety Code, incorporate Contra Costa County Fire Protection District standards, and clarify the use of livestock.
Adoption of the ordinance is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Section 15358 (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Further, adoption of the ordinance is exempt under CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (there exists no possibility that the activity will have a significant adverse effect on the environment) of the CEQA Guidelines because the ordinance will not cause a change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the ordinance.
F.21 Approve the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission to assign park names to Parcel ‘B’ and Parcel ’D’ for the Hanson Lane Subdivision 9574
Adopted Resolution 2025-37 approving the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission to assign the name ‘Salmon Park’ to park Parcel ‘B’ and ‘Hanson Park’ to park Parcel ‘D’.
F.22 Brentwood Police Department's 2024 Military Equipment Annual Report Adopted Resolution 2025-38 (1) accepting the 2024 Military Equipment Annual Report; (2) determining that the Brentwood Police Department’s (BPD’s) use of Military Equipment in 2024 complied with the Departments’ funding, acquisition and use policy (BPD Policy 708 (Policy 708)) and applicable State Laws; (3) renewing Ordinance No. 1037, thereby determining that Policy 708 shall be continued without change; and (4) approving the BPD’s purchase of military equipment to preserve life and enhance the safety of citizens and officers. 7 F.23 Approve Amendments to the Flag Policy to Display Flags Prominently for Public Visibility
Adopted Resolution 2025-39 amending the Flag Policy to display flags prominently for public visibility without obstructions.
F.24 Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance to amend Brentwood Municipal Code Chapter 7.02 to address camping on City property
Waived second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1086 amending Brentwood Municipal Code Chapter 7.02 to address camping on City property.
The Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment.
G. BUSINESS ITEMS
G.1 Approve and Authorize the City Manager to execute a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Employees Association Public Works Division 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, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2025-40: 1) Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to execute a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Brentwood and Brentwood Employees Association Public Works Division for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027; 2) Approving the Pay Schedule in accordance with 2 California Code of Regulations 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 Appropriations 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)
8 G.2 A Resolution Appointing Darin Gale as Interim City Manager Sukari Beshears, Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2025-41 appointing Darin Gale as Interim City Manager.
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 new requests for future agenda items.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The Council, by motion, adjourned at 8:39 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)