1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
October 28, 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, Mendoza, Oerlemans, and Mayor Meyer.
Vice Mayor Pierson participated remotely via Zoom under the provisions of Government Code § 54953 (f).
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Terry Hunter with Celebration Center provided comments regarding their educational services and extended an invitation to their Grandparents Day Event.
Danny Dohrmann provided comments regarding social media and online harassment.
Joey Oso provided comments expressing Be Exceptional's appreciation for their relationship with the City and extended an invitation to their dance this weekend.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
D. PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations.
E. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,
LIAISONS, AND STAFF
Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at the Tri Delta Transit Board of Directors Meeting; Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for Scholars Academy; Farmers Market; Makers Boulevard; Press Conference/Community Meet & Greet with G. Harold Duffey at the Brentwood Senior Center; Swearing In Ceremony for two new Brentwood Police Officers; meeting with Associate Planner Sarah Yuwiler; meeting with residents regarding an upcoming event; and the Special City Council Meeting: Closed Session.
2 Council Member Maloney reported on meeting with some of the businesses at Sand Creek Crossing and the Streets of Brentwood; attendance at the 10th Anniversary Celebration Event for Vine and Grain; meeting with the Mayor and Locanda Capri Restaurant to present them with the National Italian American Heritage Month Proclamation they were unable to receive during the September 23, 2025 City Council Meeting; Streets of Brentwood's Harvest Festival; and she spoke with residents from Alder Creek Highland neighborhood regarding the continuation of vagrant activities and social nuisances.
Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at the Press Conference/Community Meet & Greet with G. Harold Duffey at the Brentwood Senior Center; Streets of Brentwood's Harvest Festival; and an Immigration Town Hall with Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farias.
Vice Mayor Pierson, who was unable to attend the October 14, 2025 City Council Meeting, reported on attendance since the September 23, 2025 City Council Meeting at the League of California Cities Conference; Green Empowerment Zone Meeting; Police Activities League Board Meeting; watched the Press Conference/Community Meet & Greet with G. Harold Duffey; attended the Special City Council Meeting: Closed Session; and watched the Immigration Town Hall with Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farias.
Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at Transplan East County Specific Transportation Meeting; joined the Brentwood Lions Foundation distributing mental health materials to the Leo's Club at Heritage High School; listened to a presentation of Congressman Mark DeSaulnier regarding H.R.1 and Proposition 50; Press Conference/Community Meet & Greet with G. Harold Duffey at the Brentwood Senior Center; Tri Delta Transit Board of Directors Meeting; event with East County Mayors and Optometrists to plan a free vision clinic with the Brentwood Lions Foundation; League of California Cities Latino Caucus Immigration and Customs Enforcement in California Legal Legislative and Community Response Webinar; United States Conference of Mayors Water Council Meeting in Livermore; meeting with Council Member Maloney and Locanda Capri Restaurant to present them with the National Italian American Heritage Month Proclamation they were unable to receive during the September 23, 2025 City Council Meeting; and the Streets of Brentwood's Harvest Festival.
Interim City Manager, Darin Gale, recognized the Grand Opening of the Scholars Academy and thanked Economic Development staff for working to help them find their new location enabling them to expand their services; thanked Public Works for quickly removing two illegal clothing donation bins that were placed on City property; attended a meeting with Contra Costa County Animal Services; attended staff meetings with and thanked Brentwood Dispatchers for their dedication, kindness and compassion; thanked Teresa Fairbanks for her assistance as Acting Human Resources Director; and thanked Sukari Beshears for her assistance as Interim Assistant City Manager.
3 F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Maloney pulled Item F.10 for discussion.
Recreation Manager, Thien Nguyen provided additional clarification regarding the item.
Roll call vote:
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The Council, by motion, 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)
F.1 Meeting Minutes of the City Council
Approved Special Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2025.
Approved Special Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2025.
F.2 A Proclamation recognizing November 6, 2025 as Shelter in Place Education Day
By Proclamation, recognized November 6, 2025 as Shelter in Place Education Day.
F.3 A Proclamation recognizing November 11, 2025 as Veterans Day By Proclamation, recognized November 11, 2025 as Veterans Day.
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to all Veterans present in the Council Chambers.
F.4 A Proclamation recognizing November 2025 as American Diabetes Month
By Proclamation, recognized November 2025 as American Diabetes Month.
F.5 A Proclamation recognizing November 2025 as National Adoption Month
By Proclamation, recognized November 2025 as National Adoption Month.
F.6 A Proclamation recognizing November 2025 as National Native American Heritage Month
By Proclamation, recognized November 2025 as National Native American Heritage Month.
4 F.7 A Proclamation recognizing November 2025 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
By Proclamation, recognized November 2025 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
F.8 Award of Contract for Heron Park Playground Replacement Adopted Resolution 2025-105 1) approving the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Heron Park Playground Replacement, CIP Project No. 352-52455 (“Project”), and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a contract, and necessary documents, in the amount of $403,656.94 plus funding authorization for a 10% contingency amount of $40,365.69, for a total funding authorization not to exceed amount of $444,022.63 with Yosso Group Inc., dba Specified Play Equipment Co. (SPEC) for the Project, 2) amending the FY 2025/26 – 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and 3) amending the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget for the associated funding transfer.
The Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the proposed Project would remove the existing play structure, and replace it with a new play structure at the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.
F.9 Award of Contract for Stonehaven Park Playground Replacement Adopted Resolution 2025-106 1) approving the purchase and installation of playground equipment for the Stonehaven Park Playground Replacement, CIP Project No. 352-52456 (“Project”), and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a contract, and necessary documents, in the amount of $253,081.39 plus funding authorization for a 10% contingency amount of $25,308.14, for a total funding authorization not to exceed amount of $278,389.53 with Park Planet, a division of Park Associates, Inc. for the Project, 2) amending the FY 2025/26 – 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and 3) amending the 2025/26 Operating Budget for the associated Project funding transfer.
The Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the proposed Project would remove the existing play structure, and replace it with a new play structure at the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.
5 F.10 Resolution approving a fee waiver for Be Exceptional for FY 2025/2026, in an amount not to exceed $35,000
Adopted Resolution 2025-107 approving a fee waiver for use of the Brentwood Community Center, Brentwood Senior Activity Center, and the Brentwood Skate Park for inclusive programming and programs designed for persons with disabilities. The fee waiver is requested for FY 2025/26 in an amount not to exceed $35,000.
F.11 A Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Affordable Housing Agreement for the Orchard Grove (Subdivision 9535) Project Adopted Resolution 2025-108 approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Affordable Housing Agreement (the “Original Agreement”) with Shea Homes L.P. for the Orchard Grove (Subdivision 9535) project (the “Project”).
On September 13, 2022, the Brentwood City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-114, thereby adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project, prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA,” codified at Public Resource Code Section 21000, et seq., and as further governed by the State CEQA Guidelines, found at 14 CCR 15000, et seq.).
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G.1 An Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Building and Construction) Chapters
15.04 and 15.06 of the Brentwood Municipal Code
Director of Community Development, Alexis Morris presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing.
There being no one wishing to speak, Vice Mayor Pierson moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Oerlemans.
The motion to close the public hearing carried unanimously by roll call vote with Council Member Maloney, Vice Mayor Pierson, Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Oerlemans and Mayor Meyer in favor.
Roll call vote:
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Waived the first reading and introduced Ordinance 1090 Adopting by Reference Portions of the 2025 Edition of the California Code of Regulations Title 24 (California Building Standards Code) with Local Amendments, Amending Chapter 15.04 and Amending and Adding to Chapter 15.06 of the Brentwood Municipal Code, and Making the Required Findings of Local Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Conditions. The adoption of the ordinance is not a project under the 6 California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA,” codified at Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., as further governed by the State CEQA Guidelines, found at 14 CCR §§ 15000, et seq.) pursuant to 14 CCR §§ 15358 and 15378 because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Further, even if considered a project, the adoption of this ordinance is exempt under CEQA pursuant to 14 CCR § 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption of this ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.
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 Adoption of the FY 2025/26 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees, Including New Police Department Fees
Management Analyst II, Michelle Inglis 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 Council Member Maloney.
The motion to close the public hearing carried unanimously by roll call vote with Council Member Maloney, Vice Mayor Pierson, Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Oerlemans and Mayor Meyer in favor.
Roll call vote:
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2025-109 1) adopting the FY 2025/26 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees; 2) making certain supporting findings, including the inapplicability of the California Environmental Quality Act to these actions pursuant to Sections 15061, 15273, and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; 3) imposing said fees; 4) adding new Police Carry Concealed Weapon Permit Fees; 5) modifying Police Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Verification and Citation Sign Off – Non-Residential Fees; and 6) repealing Resolution 2023-113, which adopted the FY 2023/24 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees.
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 G.3 Hold a public hearing and confirm the formation of Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 25-1 (The Meadows)
Director of Parks and Recreation, Harith Aleem presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing.
Mayor Meyer called for the special election and requested for any additional ballots to be submitted.
There being no one wishing to speak, Council Member Oerlemans moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Maloney.
The motion to close the public hearing carried unanimously by roll call vote with Council Member Maloney, Vice Mayor Pierson, Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Oerlemans and Mayor Meyer in favor.
City Clerk, Amanda McVey, tallied the votes and confirmed there was no majority protest to the formation of Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 25-1 (The Meadows) based on the tabulation of the returned ballots, weighted by assessment amount.
Roll call vote:
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, moved to confirm there is no majority protest to the formation of Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 25-1 (The Meadows) based on the tabulation of the returned ballots, weighted by assessment amount.
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)
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Adopted Resolution 2025-110 ordering the formation of Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 25-1 (The Meadows) and ordering improvements and confirming the diagram and assessments as shown in the Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 25-1 (The Meadows) Fiscal Year 2025-26 Final Engineer’s Report in accordance with provisions of the Streets and Highway Code “Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972” and California Proposition 218.
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)
H. BUSINESS ITEMS
H.1 Adopt a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Agreement with Schneider Electric Building Americas, Inc., for the Fleet Electrification Project
Director of Public Works, Casey Wichert and a representative with Schneider Electric Building Americas, Inc., presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Danny Dohrmann provided comments in opposition of the item as presented at this time.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Roll call vote:
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2025-111 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a construction amendment (“Construction Amendment”) in the amount of $2,818,141 to the Turnkey Design and Energy Services Agreement (“Agreement”), which would bring the notto-exceed Agreement total to $2,996,141, with Schneider Electric Building Americas, Inc. (“Schneider Electric”) for the Fleet Electrification Project, CIP Project No. 337-37265 (“Project”), plus funding authorization for a 5% contingency (of the amended Agreement total) in the amount of $149,807; amending the FY 2025/26 – 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program; amending the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget for the associated grant revenue and funding transfers; and finding the Project exempt from CEQA.
As further set forth below, the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA,” codified at Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., as further governed by the State CEQA Guidelines, found at 14 CCR §§ 15000, et seq.), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
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)
9 H.2 Consider Adoption of a Resolution to Approve an Employment Agreement with G. Harold Duffey to Serve as the Next City Manager for the City of Brentwood
Acting Human Resources Director, Teresa Fairbanks presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Danny Dohrmann provided comments in support of the item.
Mike Kleeman provided comments in support of the item.
Seneca Scott provided comments in opposition of the item.
Carolina Villaseca provided comments in support of the item.
Tyree Jackson provided comments in support of the item.
Ian Cohen provided comments expressing his appreciation for Interim City Manager, Darin Gale and in support of the item.
Reverend Dr. Jeffrey Parker provided comments in support of the item.
Jorge Lerma provided comments in support of the item.
Alex Lohrengel provided comments in support of the item and requested the future City Manager holds focus on Brentwood's agricultural roots.
Jan Pinza provided comments in opposition of the item as it is written and requested a temporary employment contract.
Bryan Calderon provided comments in support of the item.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Roll call vote:
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Adopted Resolution 2025-112 approving an employment agreement with G. Harold Duffey to serve as the next City Manager for the City of Brentwood.
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.
10 J. ADJOURNMENT
Roll call vote:
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, moved to adjourn at 9:40 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)