1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
September 23, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:06 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 Community College District - "State of the District" Mojdeh Mehdizadeh, Chancellor of the Contra Costa Community College District, and Pamela Ralston, President of Los Medanos College, provided the presentation.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Marty Dodson provided comments regarding security concerns at the Civic Center parking lot.
Youth Commissioner, Sahil Narula, provided comments regarding Youth Commission activities.
Adam Martinez, President of the Chamber of Commerce, provided comments expressing his support for the Economic Development staff.
Danny Dohrmann provided comments regarding recent news events both locally and nationally.
Gerilyn expressed her disappointment regarding communication follow-up on prior email correspondence.
Olga Vidriales expressed her appreciation for City leaders who support local businesses.
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: the Farmers Market; Contra Costa County Police Academy graduation dinner; TRANSform Conference for Tri-Delta Transit; Makers Market, Celebration of Life services for Ron Nunn; Agenda review session; and City Council Closed Session meeting.
Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at: The Yard's One Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting hosted by the Chamber of Commerce; Brentwood Schools/City of Brentwood Interagency meeting; new hire swearing in ceremony for Brentwood Police Officer; meeting with Streets of Brentwood General Manager; met with some of the downtown Brentwood businesses; change of ownership meeting at Westmont Assisted Living; and the Red Box Business Solutions/Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, Contra Costa Business Conference. Council Member Maloney also extended her congratulations to Brentwood's Veterans groups on their 100th Year Anniversary for the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building.
Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at: speaking engagement at La Paloma High School; meeting with Streets of Brentwood General Manager; an event at Trilogy; CalCities Latino Caucus Board Meeting, and the Luau for the 100th Year Anniversary of the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building.
Vice Mayor Pierson expressed her regrets for being unable to attend the Luau for the 100th Year Anniversary of the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building; the Brentwood Schools/City of Brentwood Interagency meeting; and the Red Box Business Solutions/Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, Contra Costa Business Conference due to work conflicts. Vice Mayor Pierson reported on attendance at: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Third Annual Champions for Youth Gala and Awards Ceremony as the keynote speaker; Rotary Club of Brentwood's Girl Empowerment Event as a speaker; meeting with Electeds in Senator Grayson's office; meeting with members of communities in Martinez and Concord to discuss common issues; and the Green Empowerment Zone meeting. Vice Mayor Pierson recognized Terresa Anderson from Senator Grayson's office in attendance and introduced Jessica Cisneros from Assembly Member Anamarie Avila Farias' office who will be representing Brentwood.
Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at: a tour of City Hall for local Girl Scouts, Brownies and Eagle Scouts; the Grand Opening Celebration of the Antioch Brackish Water Desalination Facility; watched the Planning Commission meeting; meeting with T-Mobile staff; had a discussion with a member of the Advisory Council on Aging for Contra Costa County; attended the Red Box Business Solutions/Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, Contra Costa Business Conference; and attended the Downtown Brentwood Coalition Harvest Table event.
Interim City Manager, Darin Gale reported that staff continues to meet with the residential developer at the Innovation Center; attended a meeting with the Contra Costa County City Managers; meeting with the County 3 Administrator, Monica Nino to discuss projects they have located in Brentwood; and held meetings with the four Home Owner Associations for the Summerset communities to discuss the golf course. Interim City Manager, Darin Gale, thanked members of the City’s Information Systems staff, the Human Resources staff and the Community Enrichment staff for the amazing work they do.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council, by motion, moved to adopt the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff.
F.1 Meeting Minutes of the City Council
Approved City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2025;
City Council/Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2025; City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of August 12; City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of August 26; Special City Council Meeting Minutes of August 27;
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of August 28;
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of September 4;
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of September 9; and City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2025.
F.2 A Proclamation Recognizing September 26, 2025, as Human Resources Professionals Day
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized September 26, 2025, as Human Resources Professionals Day.
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to the City of Brentwood's Human Resources staff.
F.3 A Proclamation Recognizing September 29, 2025, as National Veterans of Foreign Wars Day
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized September 29, 2025, as National Veterans of Foreign Wars Day.
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to Travis Martin, Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10789 and comrades with the American Legion and Marine Corps League.
F.4 A Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
F.5 A Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
4 The Council, by Proclamation, recognized October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Mayor Meyer and Council Member Maloney presented the proclamation to Angela Vidal with Shepard’s Gate and Ashley Palomino with STAND! F.6 A Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as Filipino American History Month
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized October 2025 as Filipino American History Month.
F.7 A Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized October 2025 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to City of Brentwood's Information Systems staff.
F.8 A Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as National Hispanic Heritage Month
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized October 2025 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Mayor Meyer and Council Member Mendoza presented the
proclamation to Elizabeth Gonzalez, teacher from Heritage High School.
F.9 A Proclamation recognizing October 2025 as National Italian American Heritage Month
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized October 2025 as National Italian American Heritage Month.
F.10 A Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as Polish American Heritage Month
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized October 2025 as Polish American Heritage Month.
F.11 A Proclamation Recognizing October 5 – 11, 2025 as Code Enforcement Appreciation Week
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized October 5 – 11, 2025 as Code Enforcement Appreciation Week.
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to City of Brentwood's Community Enrichment staff.
F.12 A Proclamation Recognizing October 13, 2025, as Indigenous Peoples' Day
5 The Council, by Proclamation, recognized October 13, 2025, as Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to Tribal Councilmembers Raquel Williams, Antonio Ruiz, Annette Williams, Tribal Council Spokesperson Kevin Singh, Executive Director of Cultural Preservation Michelle St. Clair.
F.13 Initiating and declaring the intention to order the formation of Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 25-1 (The Meadows) Adopted Resolution 2025-100 initiating and declaring the intention to form Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 25-1 (The Meadows); declaring the intention to levy and collect assessments; and setting the date of October 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard for the Public Hearing in accordance with the provisions of the “Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972” and Proposition 218.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G.1 Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance approving a Zoning Text Amendment (RZ 24-006) to the Brentwood Municipal Code to update regulations related to drive-through facilities
Jennifer Hagen, Senior Planner, 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 to close the public hearing carried unanimously with Council Member Maloney, Council Member Mendoza, Vice Mayor Pierson, Council Member Oerlemans and Mayor Meyer in favor.
Amanda McVey, City Clerk, read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Waived the first reading and introduced Ordinance 1089 approving amendments to the Brentwood Municipal Code to add development standards for drive-through facilities in Chapter 17.655 (Drive-Through Uses), including prohibition within 300 feet of Brentwood Boulevard, and updating references in all zones throughout the city related to the use.
The proposed 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 the proposed ordinance would not authorize or facilitate new construction 6 or other groundbreaking activities. There is no potential to result in either a direct physical change to the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment. Any future project subject to updated zoning provisions would undergo appropriate CEQA review prior to approval.
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 MOU for Delta Informal Gardeners Funding Request of $10,000 Abraham Salinas, Senior Analyst, 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: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-101 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Brentwood (“City”) and Delta Informal Gardeners (“DIG”) for a payment of $10,000 to support its 2026 Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale Program, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the MOU and to make minor nonsubstantive revisions to it in consultation with the City Attorney.
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. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
There were no requests for Future Agenda Items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The Council, by motion, moved to adjourn at 8:41 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)