1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
March 10, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:03 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
There were no presentations.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Dietmar Brand provided comments regarding bicyclists riding in his neighborhood.
Tracy Kasamoto provided comments inquiring about the Police Department's 5th beat; whether the County submitted a corrected version of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the County’s proposed new office building off Technology Way, and her opposition to item F.6.
Paul J, Mike Kleeman, Rich, Gabe Ramirez, Paul Ramirez, Becky Alcantar, Francisco, Maria Dominguez, Bridget, Sylvia, Rudy Ramirez, and Jane provided comments regarding the Brentwood Police Department's interaction with Yolanda Ramirez on September 26, 2025.
David Best provided comments on behalf of Shea Homes in support of item F.3.
Dhreeti Ray provided comments regarding Seva Diwali.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
The Council recessed at 7:51 p.m. and reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
E. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,
LIAISONS, AND STAFF
Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at a Cal Cities dinner; Veteran's Crab Feed Fundraiser; meeting with Center for Biological Diversity; 2 House of Esperanza television show premiere at The Yard; and Liberty Lions Booster Crab Feed Fundraiser.
Vice Mayor Pierson reported on attendance at Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Inclusion Committee Meeting; Land Use and Development Committee Meeting; Read Across America at Isaac R. Montañez Elementary School; Chamber of Commerce Gala and Awards Ceremony; and 5th Graders Special Presentation at Mary Casey Black Elementary School.
Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at Tri-Delta Transit Board Meeting; Agriculture Enterprise Committee Meeting; Police Activities League Board Meeting; meeting with Parks & Recreation Director, E. Harith Aleem; Swearing In of Brentwood Police Department's newest Dispatcher; teaching a Police Academy Preparation Class at Brentwood Police Department; and Agenda Review Meeting.
Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at Dutch Bros Grand Opening; Caregiver OneCall Gala; Meeting with City Manager; 30th Anniversary Presentation at Willy's Bagels and Blends on Second Street; Muktangan Holi Celebration at Ron Nunn Elementary School; United Indian Association Holi Celebration; met with businesses at Streets of Brentwood and The Shops at Sand Creek; Chamber of Commerce Gala and Awards Ceremony; and Starry Night Studios 3rd Annual Student Gallery.
Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at Tri-Delta Transit Board Meeting; Swearing In for Park and Recreation Commissioners; Presentation for nonprofit Front Porch program Well Connected; Choice and Aging Fundraiser; Chinese Culture Club of Heritage High School Lunar New Year Festival; American Legion Post 202 Fundraiser; meeting with Antioch Council Member; meeting with Center for Biological Diversity; East Bay Women's Conference; Downtown Business Coalition Board Meeting; planning meeting for Community Day of Service; House of Esperanza television show premiere at The Yard; Read Across America at Isaac R. Montañez Elementary School; Mayor's Conference in Hercules; meeting with Delta Community Services; Muktangan Holi Celebration at Ron Nunn Elementary School; United Indian Association Holi Celebration; 30th Anniversary Presentation at Willy's Bagels and Blends on Second Street; Meet-and-Greet with Senator Cabaldon; and National Alliance for Mental Illness Crab Feed Fundraiser.
City Manager G. Harold Duffey reported on touring the Windsor Way Basketball Courts; Dutch Bros Grand Opening; met with Townsend Associates lobbyist; met with owners of the Tech Innovation Center; and toured the East Contra Costa Historical Society.
Mayor Meyer introduced Interim City Attorney, Thomas Lloyd Smith.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Meyer pulled Item F.3 for discussion.
Moved by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
3 The Council, by motion, moved to adopt the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff excluding 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
F.2 Proclamation recognizing March 21, 2026 as World Down Syndrome Day
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to JJ Church and Dylan Stewart.
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized March 21, 2026 as World Down Syndrome Day.
F.3 A Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to sign an Affordable Housing Agreement between the City of Brentwood and Shea Homes for the Orchard Grove North project (Subdivision 9649) Sylvia Elias, Senior Analyst, presented the item.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2026-13 authorizing the City manager to sign an Affordable Housing agreement between the City of Brentwood and Shea Homes for the Orchard Grove North project (Subdivision 9649) and such other documents as may be needed to complete the transaction.
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.4 Authorize the City Manager or designee to submit a $13,394 local match to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Pavement –Technical Assistance Program Round 27.
Adopted Resolution 2026-14 authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a $13,394 local match to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Pavement –Technical Assistance Program (P-TAP) Round 27 upon approval of the City’s application.
F.5 Second reading of a zoning text amendment (RZ25-004) to Brentwood Municipal Code Section 17.715 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) in compliance with recent changes to state legislation
4 Waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1092 approving a zoning text amendment (RZ 25-004) to amend Section 17.715 of the Brentwood Municipal Code for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), in compliance with recent changes to state legislation.
F.6 Tourism Strategy Update and Coordination with Regional Destination Marketing Efforts
The Council received a report from staff regarding tourism strategies designed to promote Brentwood as a regional and international visitor destination.
G. BUSINESS ITEMS
G.1 A Reimbursement Agreement with Harvest Time in Brentwood; and a Reimbursement Agreement with Contra Costa County Wine Growers Association
Ricardo Noguera, Economic Development Manager, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Jessica Enos, on behalf of Harvest Time; Becky Bloomfield, on behalf of Contra Costa Winegrowers Association; and Sinziana Todor provided comments in favor of the item.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2026-15 approving and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a reimbursement agreement in the amount of $25,000 with Harvest Time in Brentwood to fund marketing and advertising costs; and approving and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a reimbursement agreement in the amount of $27,000 with Contra Costa County Wine Growers to fund marketing and advertising costs to be expended from the Agriculture Land Fund.
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 Focused Zoning Code Update Direction: Alcohol Sales Jennifer Hagen, Principal Planner, and Perry Banner with DeNovo Planning Group presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
5 There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, directed staff to move forward with the proposed Focused Zoning Code Update related to the sale of alcohol for on-premise consumption, with businesses operating at the time of adoption to be grandfathered in and exempt from the update.
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.3 Establish a policy prohibiting new agreements for City utility services outside of City limits
Casey Wichert, Director of Public Works, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Carolina Villaseca inquired about the City's obligation to provide utility services on County land which exists within City limits.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Adopted Resolution 2026-16 approving a policy prohibiting the City from entering into any new agreements providing utility services outside of City limits.
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 new Future Agenda items.
I. REQUESTED FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
I.1 Consider a Request from Council Member Mendoza Regarding a Traffic Task Force
Council Member Mendoza presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
6 Sue Harper and Carolina Villaseca provided comments in favor of establishing a Traffic Task Force.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Susannah Meyer, Mayor
The Council, by motion, directed staff to spend time and resources to evaluate and return with a proposed framework for a communitybased Traffic Task Force Committee. The framework shall include the committee's purpose, structure, membership, recruitment process, and a reporting mechanism to the City Council following committee meetings. Membership to include City staff, residents, and developers as projects arise.
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.2 Consider a Request from Council Member Mendoza Regarding the Encroachment Permit Process
Council Member Mendoza 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: Susannah Meyer, Mayor
The Council, by motion, directed staff to return with an informational report outlining the City’s encroachment permit process and to evaluate and present options for establishing a Council-initiated call for review process.
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.3 Consider a Request from Council Member Mendoza Regarding CitySponsored Event Attendance Council Member Mendoza presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
7 Tracy Kasamoto, Sinziana Todor, Carolina Villaseca, and Marisol Valles provided comments in opposition of Council Members being reimbursed for fundraising events and meals.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
No action was taken by Council; the item died for lack of motion.
I.4 Consider a Request from Vice Mayor Pierson Regarding an Update Related to Engineering Standards
At the request of Vice Mayor Pierson, the item was pulled from the agenda to be brought back for consideration during a Council meeting in April.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The Council, by motion, adjourned the meeting at 9:52 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)