1 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 31, 2026, 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: Maloney, Pierson, Mendoza, Oerlemans, and Mayor Meyer. Vice Mayor Pierson was absent.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. PRESENTATIONS
C.1 America 250 Celebration
Thien Nguyen, Recreation Manager, gave a presentation on the City's plans for the America 250 Celebration event.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Dan Duran and Oxsana provided comments in support of the America 250 Celebration.
Don Hester provided comments requesting that Brentwood Veteran's Hall be included in the City's America 250 Celebration.
Paul Radliff provided comments in support of Interim Police Chief O'Grodnick.
Jermaine Worley provided comments expressing appreciation to Council for the grant supporting the June 13th and 14th Basketball Tournament.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
E. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,
LIAISONS, AND STAFF
Council Member Oerlemans stated he was on vacation in between Council meetings and therefore had nothing to report out.
Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at a meeting with Harvest Time on Vasco Road at the location of Brentwood's first U-Pick Capital of the World sign installation; Police Activities League Crab Feed Fundraiser; Downtown Brentwood Coalition's Irish Pub Crawl; visited the Filipino Street Food Hub; Budget and Debt Management Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting; Brentwood Winter Market Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting; Social Nuisance Ad- 2 Hoc Committee Meeting; facilitated a meeting between community members and the Planning Division to address permitting; visited Dad's Diner in support of new ownership; Chamber of Commerce 1 Year Ribbon Cutting for Artisan Peacock; Grand Opening of Card Lab Supply; and Eid al-Fitr Celebrations.
Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at Budget and Debt Management Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting; Business Owners Meeting; Legislation Overview Meeting hosted by Assembly Member Anamarie Ávila Farías; meeting with Chamber of Commerce President; CalCities 2026 Legislation Briefing; Brentwood Winter Market Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting; Social Nuisance Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting; Latino Caucus Communications Committee Meeting; Latino Caucus Board of Directors Meeting; attended Iftar during Ramadan at the Muslim Community Center; Chamber of Commerce 1 Year Ribbon Cutting for Artisan Peacock; and Brentwood Hills Meet-andGreet.
Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at Iftar during Ramadan at the Muslim Community Center; Swearing-In for returning Planning Commissioners; Community Day of Service Planning Meeting; Swearing-In for Arts Commissioners; Legislation Overview Meeting hosted by Assembly Member Anamarie Ávila Farías; Eid al-Fitr Ceremony at Muslim Community Center; served lunch at the Senior Center for the Meals on Wheels Diablo Region March for Meals Campaign; CalCities 2026 Legislation Briefing; State of the City Planning Meeting; Tri-Delta Transit Board Meeting; Elected and Empowered Women's Lunch; City Hall Tour with Odyssey of the Mind students; Tarrar Utility Consultants Grand Opening; Chamber of Commerce 1 Year Ribbon Cutting for Artisan Peacock; and Brentwood Hills Meet-andGreet.
City Manager, G. Harold Duffey reported on attendance at the Ice Cream or Pie Social with City of Brentwood's new employees; Eid al-Fitr Ceremony at Muslim Community Center; meeting with Congressman Mark Desaulnier's office; East County Service Center Ground Breaking Ceremony; and attended the Citizen's Academy.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Meyer pulled Item F.10 for discussion.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
The Council, by motion, moved to adopt the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff excluding Item F.10.
Ayes (4): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member Absent (1): Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
3 Motion Approved (4 to 0)
F.1 Meeting Minutes of the City Council
F.2 Proclamation recognizing March 24, 2026 as National Agriculture Day The Council, by Proclamation, recognized March 24, 2026 as National Agriculture Day.
Mayor Meyer invited Mary Black and Doreen Forlow to give a brief history lesson on the City of Brentwood and its agricultural roots.
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to Farmer Al with Frog Hollow Farm.
F.3 Proclamation recognizing March 29, 2026 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized March 29, 2026 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
Dan Duran accepted the proclamation on behalf of Vietnam Veterans.
At Mr. Duran's request, Mayor Meyer substituted the word war for the word conflict.
F.4 Proclamation recognizing March 31, 2026 as National Farm Workers Day
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized March 31, 2026 as National Farm Workers Day.
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to Jose Antonio Martinez.
John Dwelley provided comments in recognition and appreciation of Jose Antonio Martinez's commitment to Dwelley Farms.
F.5 Proclamation recognizing April 2026 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized April 2026 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month.
F.6 Proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Arab Heritage Month The Council, by Proclamation, recognized April 2026 as Arab Heritage Month.
F.7 Proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month The Council, by Proclamation, recognized April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month.
F.8 Proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Diversity Month 4 The Council, by Proclamation, recognized April 2026 as Diversity Month.
F.9 Proclamation recognizing April 9, 2026 as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized April 9, 2026 as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day.
F.10 Review and approval of the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for calendar year 2025
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Tania Streete and Mirna Remson provided comments in support of bringing accessible and affordable housing to Brentwood for people with special needs.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2026-20 finding that the Annual Progress Report accurately reflects the Housing Element implementation for calendar year 2025; accepting the report as required by the State of California; and directing staff to forward the report to the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LUCI) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Ayes (4): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member Absent (1): Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Motion Approved (4 to 0)
F.11 Consideration of a resolution documenting the City Council’s review and approval of the General Plan Annual Progress Report for calendar year 2025
Adopted Resolution 2026-17 finding that the Annual Progress Report accurately reflects the General Plan implementation for calendar year 2025; accepting the report as required by the State of California; and directing staff to forward the report to the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
5 F.12 A Resolution approving an Affordable Housing Agreement between the City of Brentwood and WCHB Development, LLC for the Stonebrook at Bridle Gate (Subdivision 9586) project and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Agreement
Adopted Resolution 2026-18 approving an Affordable Housing agreement between the City of Brentwood and WCHB Development, LLC for the Stonebrook at Bridle Gate (Subdivision 9586) and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Agreement and such other documents as may be needed to complete the transaction.
F.13 Informational Report on Final Map of Subdivision No. 9649, Orchard Grove North project developed by Shea Homes, Limited Partnership (LP)
Received an Informational Report on the City Manager’s approval of the Final Map for Subdivision No. 9649, Orchard Grove North, developed by Shea Homes, LP, located east of Adams Lane, directly north of the intersection of Lone Oak Road and Gracie Lane (APN 016- 040-012).
F.14 Notice of Completion for Sandstone Environmental Engineering, Inc. for the Water Line Improvement – Kent Drive Project, CIP Project No. 562-56421
Adopted Resolution 2026-19 accepting the work performed by Sandstone Environmental Engineering, Inc. for the Water Line Improvement – Kent Drive, CIP Project No. 562-56421; and directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
G. BUSINESS ITEMS
G.1 Approve a 2026 Public Art and Design Academy MOU and Project Lindsay Pinell, Recreation Supervisor, and Liberty High School's Public Art and Design Academy (PADA) students presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Tracy Kasamoto provided comments in support of the PADA students.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
6 Adopted Resolution 2026-21 (1) approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Brentwood and Liberty Union High School District regarding the Public Art and Design Academy (PADA) in the amount of $8,500, (2) amending the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget, by increasing the Public Art Acquisition Fund by $8,500 for the cost to prime, prep and paint six (6) utility boxes and increase the Public Art Administration Fund by $2,500 for a ribbon cutting ceremony and, (3) authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to execute the MOU and make minor non-substantive revisions to it, as approved by the City Attorney.
Ayes (4): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member Absent (1): Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Motion Approved (4 to 0)
G.2 Approve an Agreement with the Art Guild of the Delta for their 2026 Banner Up! Program and Amend FY 2025/26 Operating Budget Thien Nguyen, Recreation Manager, Mary Lamb, representative from the Art Guild of the Delta, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Oxsana provided comments in support of the Banner Up! Program.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2026-22 (1) authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Public Art Program Administration Services in an amount not to exceed $14,000 with the Art Guild of the Delta, Inc. for the 2026 Banner Up! Program; (2) amending the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget, by increasing the Public Art Administration Fund by a total amount of $15,000; and (3) authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement for Public Art Program Administration Services and make minor non-substantive revisions to it, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Ayes (4): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member Absent (1): Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
7 Motion Approved (4 to 0)
G.3 A Resolution Amending Council/Administrative Policy No. 00-10, Donations Policy
Christine Andrews, Assistant Director of Finance, 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 2026-23 amending Council/Administrative Policy No. 00-10, Donations Policy and 1) directing staff to provide the Council with a report on the Consent Calendar within 30 days for any donations accepted by the City Manager which exceed $5,000; and 2) directing staff to provide the Council with quarterly reports on the Consent Calendar for any donations which exceed $500.
Ayes (4): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member Absent (1): Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Motion Approved (4 to 0)
G.4 Award of contract to Spektren Engineering Inc. for the Pavement Management Program 2026 (Concrete), CIP Project No. 336-31705 Brant Wilson, Associate Civil Engineer, 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 2026-24 approving the contract documents, awarding the bid, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a contract and necessary documents for the Pavement Management Program 2026 (Concrete), CIP Project No. 336-31705, with Spektren Engineering Inc. as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder in the amount of $373,195, plus funding authorization for a 15% contingency of $55,979, for a total funding authorization not to exceed amount of $429,174.
8 Ayes (4): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member Absent (1): Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Motion Approved (4 to 0)
H. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
The Council, by motion, adjourned the meeting at 9:14 p.m.
Ayes (4): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member Absent (1): Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Motion Approved (4 to 0)