1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
June 10, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:04 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. PRESENTATIONS
C.1 Internship Program Review
Teresa Fairbanks, Acting Director of Human Resources, introduced the Learn Apply Uncover Navigate Connect and Harness ("LAUNCH") Program Interns: Alex Laughridge, Tatiana Rodriguez, Alexander Stewart, and Jaydon Spears who gave the presentation.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Don Hester provided comments regarding protection against cyber criminals.
Lora Mesina, Senior Care Advocate, provided comments regarding the Contra Costa CalAim Program.
Ian Cohen provided comments regarding the organizational flow of government.
Roger Cocksedge thanked City staff for ensuring Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") compliance along City sidewalks and for fixing a pothole.
Paul J. provided comments regarding rioting in Los Angeles.
Melissa van Ruiten provided comments urging Brentwood to become a sanctuary city.
Danny Dohrmann provided comments regarding County Supervisor, Diane Burgis, and the events of January 6th.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
E. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,
LIAISONS, AND STAFF
2 Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at a meeting with Interim City Manager, Darin Gale; Tri Delta Transit Board Meeting; Police Activities League Board Meeting; Swearing In ceremony for Brentwood Police Officer Samuel Vento and welcoming of Brentwood's newest Police Dispatcher, Janet Damian; a meeting with Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius, Interim City Manager Darin Gale, City Attorney Katherine Wisinski and Associate Planner Miguel Contreras regarding the Design Review application for Fire Station #94; Unveiling of Liberty High School Public Art Design Academy's "Birds of Beauty"; and Graduation Ceremonies for Independence High School, La Paloma High School, Heritage High School, and Liberty High School.
Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at Supervisor Federal Glover's Celebration of Life service; Swearing In ceremony for Brentwood Police Officer Samuel Vento and welcoming of Brentwood's newest Police Dispatcher, Janet Damian; Unveiling of Liberty High School Public Art Design Academy's "Birds of Beauty"; Graduation Ceremonies for Independence High School and La Paloma High School; met with City of Brentwood's Planning staff; met with Director of Engineering, Allen Baquilar; and visited and spoke with business owners in Brentwood's District 1.
Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at Supervisor Federal Glover's Celebration of Life service; 5th Annual African-American Baccalaureate for Liberty Union High School District; Summerset Subcommittee Meeting; and Graduation Ceremonies for Independence High School, La Paloma High School, Heritage High School, and Liberty High School.
Vice Mayor Pierson reported on attendance at Supervisor Federal Glover's Celebration of Life service; 5th Annual African-American Baccalaureate for Liberty Union High School District; Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Alliance Bath Reglazing; and the Unveiling of Liberty High School Public Art Design Academy's "Birds of Beauty".
Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at the Tri Delta Transit Board Meeting; John Muir Health, Brentwood Outpatient Center's 20th Anniversary Employee Appreciation event; meeting with a local small business owner; 5th Annual African-American Baccalaureate for Liberty Union High School District; volunteered at East Contra Costa Historical Society; Graduation and Student Recognition event for Hikmah School; hosted a Q&A and tour of Council Chambers for Brentwood Elementary School's 3rd Grade students; Graduation Ceremonies for Independence High School, La Paloma High School, Heritage High School, and Liberty High School; Annual Community Day of Service Planning Meeting; American Legion Installation of Officers; Inauguration Ceremony and private dinner for Oakland Mayor, Barbara Lee; Annual Deer Ridge Tunnels of Joy Planning Meeting; United States Conference of Mayors meeting; and Supervisor Federal Glover's Celebration of Life service.
Interim City Manager, Darin Gale reported on a meeting with the Pacific Coast Farmer's Market Association; meeting with Eric Angstadt, Chief 3 Assistant County Administrator; attended briefings with Brentwood Police Department's B-Shift and the two Police Dispatch shifts; meeting with Interim Assistant City Manager, Sukari Beshears, the Economic Development team and Lawrence Livermore Lab's business development staff; Summerset Subcommittee Meeting; met with County Supervisor Diane Burgis and Administration Deputy Fire Chief Aaron McAlister regarding the Design Review application for Fire Station #94; met with City of Antioch's City Manager Bessie Marie Scott and Public Works Director Scott Buenting; thanked staff and elected officials for their work on the upcoming Juneteenth celebration scheduled for June 19th from 4:00pm-8:00pm; thanked Acting Director of Community Development Kenneth Murphy and welcomed Development Services Manager Tim Nielsen as the incoming Acting Director of Community Development; thanked Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Vatsal Patel and welcomed incoming Director of Parks and Recreation E.
Harith Aleem who will be coming on board starting July 1, 2025; announced an invite-only Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Sand Creek Sports Complex planned for July 1, 2025; and read a statement in accordance with the California Values Act, stating the City of Brentwood does not ask members of the community about their immigration status and the Brentwood Police Department does not detain individuals based on their immigration status.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff including revisions noted in the staff memo provided for Item F.1, and with the exclusion of item F.3.
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 the City Council
Approved Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025, and City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025.
F.2 A Proclamation recognizing June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth The Council, by Proclamation, recognized June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth.
F.3 Adopt the City of Brentwood Local Roadway Safety Plan 4 Item F.3 was pulled from the Consent Calendar with a request for it to be brought back for Council consideration as a Business Item at the June 24, 2025 City Council/Successor Agency Meeting.
F.4 Authorize the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 1 with PowerGen Inc. for an additional $40,000; and to execute an agreement or other necessary documents with Municipal Maintenance Equipment to increase the purchase order by an additional $30,000 Adopted Resolution 2025-59 approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 with PowerGen Inc. for an additional $40,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $160,000 for FY 2024/25, for emergency back-up generator maintenance and repair services to include, but not be limited to, quarterly testing, annual testing, and load bank testing; and to execute an agreement or other necessary documents with Municipal Maintenance Equipment for an additional $30,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $97,000 for FY 2024/25, for Fleet related parts, supplies, and services for the City’s street sweepers and sewer cleaning trucks, and installation of additional safety equipment on the street sweepers.
F.5 Consider appointment of new Commissioners to the City of Brentwood Youth Commission
Appointed the following new Commissioners to the Brentwood Youth Commission: Owen Spishock, Aaroah Ranjan, Amara Espinosa, Sahil Narula, and Manya Mohan.
F.6 Adopt a Resolution delegating annual management responsibility for the investment program to the City Treasurer for FY 2025/26 and make additional amendments to Council Administrative Policy 10-4, Investment Policy
Adopted Resolution 2025-60 delegating annual management responsibility for the investment program to the City Treasurer for FY 2025/26 and make additional amendments to Council Administrative Policy 10-4, Investment Policy.
F.7 Adopt a Resolution Adopting the 2024 Contra Costa County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan – City of Brentwood Annex
Adopted Resolution 2025-61 adopting the 2024 Contra Costa County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan – City of Brentwood Annex.
F.8 Consideration of appointments to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority’s Citizens Advisory Committee and to the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging
Appointed Ravi Vedantham to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority’s Citizens Advisory Committee, for a four-year term, and 5 Cesar Court to the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging for a two-year term.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G.1 Continuance of a public hearing pertaining to the City’s Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 23-1 Annexation No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2025/26
Vatsal Patel, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened the Public Hearing.
There being no one wishing to speak, Council Member Mendoza moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Vice Mayor Pierson.
The motion carried unanimously with Council Member Maloney, Vice Mayor Pierson, Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Oerlemans, and Mayor Meyer in favor.
Moved by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The Council, by motion, moved to continue the public hearing relating to the annexation of territory (Annexation No. 1) to existing Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 23-1 (Orchard Grove) for Fiscal Year 2025/26 to a date uncertain.
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. BUSINESS ITEMS
H.1 Consider approval of successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Employees Association Miscellaneous Office Division for 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2027 and authorize approval of all necessary actions to implement the MOU Sukari Beshears, Acting City 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 2025-62 approving and authorizing the City Manager to: 1) execute a Successor Memorandum of Understanding 6 between the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Employees Association Miscellaneous Office Division for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027; 2) establish seven (7) new classifications, job descriptions, and salary ranges; 3) abolish eighteen (18) obsolete classifications, job descriptions, and salary ranges; 4) adopt an updated 2024/25 Pay Schedule in accordance with 2 CCR Section 570.5, and authorize the Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager in consultation with the City Attorney to make ministerial revisions to it; and 5) adopt Appropriations Amendments to the 2024/25 – 2025/26 General Fund 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.2 Accept work performed by Goodfellow Sequoia A JV and file a Notice of Completion for Sand Creek Road Extension, CIP Project No. 336- 31700; increase the contract amount by $426,614.30; amend the 24/25-28/29 CIP; and amend the 24/25 Operating Budget
Vatsal Patel, Acting Parks and Recreation Director, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Adopted Resolution 2025-63: 1) approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Change Order No. 8 to the Contract with Goodfellow Sequoia A JV for Sand Creek Road Extension, CIP Project No. 336-31700 (“Project”), in the amount of $427,205.52, and increase the Contract Price by $426,614.30 for a total Contract Price of $11,427,377.61; 2) amending the 2024/25 – 2028/29 Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”); 3) amending the 2024/25 Operating Budget for the associated Project funding transfer; 4) accepting the work performed by Goodfellow Sequoia A JV for the Project; and 5) requesting the City Clerk file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
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 H.3 Call for review of a Design Review application for Fire Station #94, proposed to be located on a vacant parcel at 739 First Street in the Downtown
The Council recessed at 8:27 p.m.
The Council reconvened at 8:41 p.m.
Interim City Manager, Darin Gale, introduced Miguel Contreras, Associate Planner, who presented the item on behalf of the City.
Michael Ross, Architect, and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Deputy Fire Chief, Aaron McAlister, presented the item on behalf of the applicant.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
The City Clerk's office received 45 written comments in opposition of reversing the Planning Commission’s action denying the Design Review application for Fire Station #94 from: Amy Smith, Angelica Lugo, Antonio Xavier, Brooke Trost, Charles Adams, Chloe Hester, Clarence Lewis, Daniel Moses, Danny Dohrmann, David Miller, Donald Hester, Donna Barnes, Doug Switzer, Eddie Lugo, Geri Heagle, itlncowby, Jack Thielen, Jess Urrutia, Joe Young, Jon LaBarge, Kathy Griffin, Kathy Kyle, Kenn Knittel, Lenore Thielen, Linda Shelby, Local Resident, Mark Zagar, Michael Emerson, Michael Shields, Mike Meyokovich, Phil Pezzella, Robert Kyle, Robert Chuck, Roger Cocksedge, Ron P., Roy Thomas, Scott Alford, Stephen Smith, Suzanne Cook, Tina Lugo, Travis Martin, William Hare, Walter Cook, Marine Corps League, and Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, Inc.
The City Clerk's office received 179 written comments in support of reversing the Planning Commission’s action denying the Design Review application for Fire Station #94 from: Adam Birdsell, Adrian Orozco, Alfonso Alvarez, Alison Rost, Alysia Birdsell, Amaia Ruiz, Andrew Prichard, Anthony Anaya, Anthony Salazar, Asha Wagner, Ashley Gordon, Ashley Rios, Austin Kephard, Ben Sanders, Benjamin Cruz, Brad Nydard, Brad Van Emmerik, Branden Van Valer, Brandon Backman, Brayden Haena, Brendan Buller, Brent Hemphill, Brian Larsen, Brittani Llorente, Brooke Baio, Carlyn Obringer, Carolyn Garner, Carrie Millan, Chad Goytia, Charles Wheeler, Christina Gonzales, Christine Schwab, Cindy Cooley, Clay Carlson, Collin ONeil, Connie Rodgers, Crystal Johnson, Cuong Son, Daniel Andrade, Daniel Lizardo, Darren Gowdy, David Rebollar, Dennis LeGear, Derrick Berumen, Diane Gibson-Gray, Diane Gorski, Don Stabler, Donald Torres, Doreen Montes, Dubravaka Frost, Dylan Crawford, Edgar Flores, Edward Gonsalves, EJ Cire, Erica Washington, Erik Cortez, Faran Najam, Fernando Munoz, Fiona Hoffmann, Gabriel Sanchez, Gabriella Graham, Gary Moore, George DeJesus, Heather Cofer, Jacob Uyeyama, James Moore, James Scarbrough, Jeffery Wells, Jennifer Lantin, Jennifer Quallick, Jerry May, Jesus Garcia, Jim Mattison, John 8 Barrera, John Lappin, John Pham, John Sargent, Jonah Lopp, Jonathan Dong, Jonathan Hsu, Jordan Moore, Jordan Vargas, Jordi Alarcon Grande, Joseph Durrenber, Joseph Magana, Justin Decker, Justin Hoglund, Karen Schmidt, Katelyn Brandt, Kathi Regan, Kathleen Regan, Kathleen Rosen, Kathryn Reymundo, Keith Washington, Kevin Helm, Kevin Piol, Kristi Nesbitt, Kristi Nygard, Krysta Ramos, Kurt Gaudy, Kyle Wheat, Lee Taylor, Leo Tarasov, Lez Devlin, Louise Abraha, Mackenzie Whitton, Madeleine May, Marc Haynes, Mareesa Brook, Marek Mackowiak, Marissa Gardner, Mark Buttitta, Mark Garcia, Mary Contreras, Matt Coccellato, Megan Sutton, Melissa Alvarado, Melissa Raymundo, Michael McCelland, Michael Nesbitt, Michelle Young, Mike Burkholder, Mike Nesbitt, Michael Nisen, Michael Scott, Mike Silva, Nancy Benavides, Nicholas Franquez, Nick Long, Nico Guilford, Nina Silva, Olivia Miller, Paul Arai, Paul Rangel, Phillip Goodwin, Raquel Rangel, Rayden Robinson, Robert Clark, Robert Ruddick, Ruth Mix, Ryan Gasior, Ryan Ira, Ryan Murphy, Ryler Carino, Samantha Moy, Santiago Guitron, Sean Burger, Sean Fender, Sean Rogers, Sean Warren, Shad Hall, Shelby Miller, Shiela Lazaro , Adriatico, Sheila Tabakovic, Shirlee Johnson, Spencer Giusti, Stacey Wheat, Stephanie Guilford, Steven Hayes II, Sylvia Birdsell, Terri Ririe, Thomas Mota III, Thomas Ririe, Tim Sbranti, Tom Gorski, Tracy Fogelstrom, Trisha Moore, Veasna Moth, Vincent Wells, Walter Bugna, Will Ratliff, William Harms, William Weisgerber, Zachary Rose, Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades Council, Contra Costa Labor Council, San Jose Firefighters IAFF Local 230, and Town of Discovery Bay.
The City Clerk's office received two written comments providing general statements regarding the Planning Commission’s action denying the Design Review application for Fire Station #94 from: Ian Cohen, and Lars Sandberg.
The following 36 public commenters spoke in opposition of reversing the Planning Commission’s action denying the Design Review application for Fire Station #94: Danny Dohrmann, Mike Meyokovich, Lynn Tei, Dolores Long, Sam Mathues, William Jefferson Weber III, Tamara Webber, Mary Woods, Persephne Gee, Matt R., Phil Pezzella, Clarence Lewis, Beverly Reynolds, Michael Gilmore, Roger Marma, Michael Clement, Ron Freeman, Don Hester, Sinziana Todor, Melissa van Ruiten, Stan Korth, Paul Radliff, Carolina Villaseca, Daniel Duran, Travis Martin, Christine, Dolores Duran, Mike Kleeman, Marisol Vidales, Roger Cocksedge, Joe Young, Anita Roberts, Antonio Xavier, Jason Pfister, Ian Cohen, and Ron P.
The following 30 public commenters spoke in support of reversing the Planning Commission’s action denying the Design Review application for Fire Station #94: Brian K. Rice, Courtney OBrien, Tim Sbranti, Edgar Flores, Beth Freeman, Krista Ghilarducci, Dr. Timothy Calvin, Leon Marchal, Maria Allegria, Mark Whitlock, Josh Anijar, Doug Jones, 9 Ron Freeman, Adriana Arzate, Olga Vidriales, Kevin Romick, County Supervisor Diane Burgis, Adam Masters, Jason Lindsey, Vincent Wells, Todd Matthews, Robert Ruddick, Adrian Orozco, Anthony Vzscuso, AnaMarie Avila Farias, Lewis Broschard, Amy Scott-Slovick, Anonymous, Emily, and Brian Oftedal.
Dave Sparling provided general comments regarding architectural suggestions for Fire Station #94.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
The Council recessed at 10:19 p.m.
The Council reconvened at 10:31 p.m.
The Council recessed at 1:22 a.m.
The Council reconvened at 1:33 a.m.
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2025-64 approving a Design Review (DR 24-013) for a new Fire Station and related site improvements on a ±0.3-acre parcel located at 739 First Street (APN 013-091-017).
Ayes (3): Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Noes (2): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, and Susannah Meyer, Mayor
Motion Approved (3 to 2)
I. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
Vice Mayor Pierson requested a Future Agenda Item that the City Council consider a discussion on becoming a sanctuary city.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The Council, by motion, moved to adjourn at 1:42 a.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)