1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
April 14, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:15 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 Employee Retirement Recognition
Sukari Beshears, Human Resources Director presented the item.
C.2 Brentwood Police Department Annual Performance Report Walter O'Grodnick, Interim Police Chief presented the item.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Sahil Narula, Youth Commissioner provided updates on the Youth Commission's recent accomplishments and upcoming events.
Tracy Kasamoto provided comments regarding the East County Service Center.
Danny Dohrmann provided comments in support of a Recall for County Supervisor Diane Burgis.
Cindy Galey provided comments in opposition of placing additional traffic controls along Lone Oak Road.
Frances, Becky, Rich Ramirez, Rudy Ramirez, and Nat and Sunjay on behalf of Dare to Struggle provided comments regarding the Brentwood Police Department's interaction with Yolanda Ramirez on September 26, 2025.
Kirsten Nina Holmes owner of Oysters Ooh La La, introduced a concept called The Parlay, a guided peddle-powered group experience designed to connect downtown with Brentwood's agricultural and winery destinations.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments. 2 E. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,
LIAISONS, AND STAFF
Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at the Ribbon Cutting for the Grand Opening of At Your Pool Service.
Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at Agenda Review Meeting, monthly meeting with City Manager G. Harold Duffey and Assistant City Manager Terrance Davis; Easter celebration at Serendipity Cellars; met with a resident to discuss their concerns; Retirement Celebration for Lieutenant Louwerens; and did a walkthrough of the John Marsh House.
Council Member Oerlemans also reported on the passing of Gene Metz, one of the founders of the John Marsh Historic Trust and he asked that the community keep his daughter Gene and wife Mary in their thoughts.
Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at the Retirement Celebration for Lieutenant Louwerens; meeting with Michelle Lassle, facilitator of Better in Brentwood; meeting with Assistant City Manager, Terrance Davis, the Planning Department and a Brentwood business owner; meeting with members of Brentwood's performance art community; meeting with Curated owner, Ro Byas; visited businesses at Sand Creek Crossings and Streets of Brentwood; communicated with Brentwood's farmers, Harvest Time, and members of the Contra Costa Wine Growers Association; Agenda Review Meeting; Ribbon Cutting for the Grand Opening of At Your Pool Service; meeting with City Manager G. Harold Duffey, members of Harvest Time and Selena Sun, Business Development Manager in the City of San Francisco to discuss tourism strategies; and reached out to several embassies from prospective countries of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association "FIFA" teams.
Vice Mayor Pierson reported on attendance at the Groundbreaking for the East County Service Center; and along with Mayor Meyer, presented Good Character Awards to Brentwood's fifth grade students.
Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at a mock City Council Meeting with Brentwood's fourth and fifth grade students, organized by Brentwood resident Carolina Villaseca; donated an auction item to the Elderly Wish Foundation Fundraiser; Community Day of Service planning meeting; and along with Vice Mayor Pierson, presented Good Character Awards to Brentwood's fifth grade students; filmed a promotional video for the Community Day of Service Event; met with Brentwood's Commissioners; the East Contra Costa County Historical Museum Seasonal Opening Day; State of the City planning meeting; and promoted Community Day of Service at a booth during Farmers Market.
City Manager G. Harold Duffey reported on meeting with Council Member Maloney, members of Harvest Time and Selena Sun, Business Development Manager in the City of San Francisco to discuss tourism strategies. Reported on "Get the Scoop from the City Manager" to be held April 22nd at City Park from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Offered congratulations to Heritage High School 3 alum, Amanda Muse on winning the NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship game.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The Council, by motion, moved to adopt 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 City Council Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2026.
F.2 Proclamation Recognizing April 19 - 25, 2026 as National Library Week By Proclamation, the Council recognized April 19 - 25, 2026 as National Library Week.
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to Ree Satti, Senior Community Library Manager with the Brentwood Library.
F.3 Proclamation Recognizing April 19 - 25, 2026 as National Volunteer Week
By Proclamation, the Council recognized April 19 - 25, 2026 as National Volunteer Week.
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to City of Brentwood Commissioners from the Arts, Park & Recreation, Planning, and Youth Commissions.
F.4 Proclamation Recognizing April 22, 2026 as Earth Day By Proclamation, the Council recognized April 22, 2026 as Earth Day.
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to Jon Carlson, Solid Waste and Recycling Manager, and City of Brentwood Retiree.
F.5 Proclamation Recognizing April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day By Proclamation, the Council recognized April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day.
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to Aaron Wanden, Parks Maintenance Manager.
4 F.6 Proclamation Recognizing April 25, 2026 as Parental Alienation Awareness Day
By Proclamation, the Council recognized April 25, 2026 as Parental Alienation Awareness Day.
F.7 Approve the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission to assign the name “Hope Park” to Parcel ‘Z’ of Subdivision 9597 Adopted Resolution 2026-25 approving the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission to assign the name “Hope Park” to the park to be constructed on Parcel ‘Z’ of Seecon Financial and Construction Company, Inc. at 7590/7650 Lone Tree Way, Subdivision 9597.
F.8 Brentwood Police Department’s 2025 Military Equipment Annual Report Adopted Resolution 2026-26 (1) accepting the 2025 Military Equipment Annual Report; (2) determining that the Brentwood Police Department’s (BPD or Department) use of Military Equipment in 2025 complied with the Departments’ funding, acquisition and use policy (BPD Policy 708 (Policy 708)) and applicable State Laws; (3) renewing Ordinance No. 1037, thereby determining that Policy 708 shall be continued without change; and (4) approving the BPD’s purchase of military equipment to preserve life and enhance the safety of citizens and officers.
G. BUSINESS ITEMS
G.1 Notice of Completion for the work performed by Park Associates Inc. dba Park Planet for Stonehaven Park Playground Replacement, CIP Project No. 352-52456
Aaron Wanden, Parks Manager presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Tracy Kasamoto and Oxsana provided comments thanking staff for the renovations at Stonehaven Park.
Danny Dohrmann thanked staff for the renovations at Stonehaven Park and requested renovations at King Park.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2026-27 accepting the work performed by Park Associates Inc., dba Park Planet for Stonehaven Park Playground 5 Replacement, CIP Project No. 352-52456 and directing the City Clerk to 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)
G.2 Informational Report and discussion regarding the Administration, Qualification, and Selection Processes of the City’s Affordable Housing Program
Sylvia Elias, Housing Program Manager presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Tracy Kasamoto provided comments inquiring about the possibility of rent control in Brentwood.
Danny Dohrmann provided comments inquiring about the Affordable Housing Program's lottery process.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
The Council recessed at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened at 9:40 p.m.
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The Council, by motion, directed staff to modify the City’s Affordable Housing Program to include: (1) quarterly applicant updates on unit availability; (2) exploration of multilingual application options; and (3) placement of previously selected lottery applicants, who are unable to proceed due to a change in income, at the top of the list in the next appropriate income category.
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 Approve the Engineering and Traffic Survey and adopt the updated speed limits for various streets within the City of Brentwood Anju Pillai, Engineering Manager presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Kristopher Brand provided comments regarding the item and requested that Council look at the item comprehensively. 6 There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Seconded by: Susannah Meyer, Mayor
Adopted Resolution 2026-28 (1) approving the Engineering and Traffic Survey and (2) establishing and adopting the updated speed limits for specified streets within 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)
H. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
Council Member Maloney requested to have staff provide an update on the City's Communication Policy at the next City Council Meeting.
I. REQUESTED FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
I.1 Consider a Request from Vice Mayor Pierson Regarding an Update Related to Engineering Standards
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, directed staff to provide at the earliest convenience, an update including associated costs on the City’s engineering standards and a comprehensive update on standards as they relate to traffic calming measures, pedestrian infrastructure, neighborhood street design, and decision making framework.
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 J. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The Council, by motion, adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m. in memory of Gene Metz, Founder of John Marsh Historic Trust and requested that the community keep his daughter Gena and wife Mary in their thoughts.
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)