1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
April 28, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:07 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 Youth in Government: e-Bikes Legislation Overview
Terrance Davis, Assistant City Manager presented the item.
C.2 Contra Costa County Library: Self-Service Sundays
Alison McKee, County Librarian presented the item.
C.3 Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
Allen Baquilar, Director of Engineering, Anju Pillai, Engineering Manager, Matt Kelly with Contra Costa Transportation Authority, and Bill Burton with Fehr & Peers presented the item.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,
LIAISONS, AND STAFF
Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at the Swearing-In Ceremony for Police Lieutenant Michael Maanao, Police Sergeant Exiquio Zepeda, and Police Sergeant Mathew King; John Marsh Historic Trust Board Meeting; Rotary Club Poker Tournament Fundraiser; Wine Trolley Event; Police Activities League Board Meeting; coffee with residents to discuss City events; Police Activities League Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser; and Agenda Review with the City Manager.
Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at meeting with Contra Costa Winegrowers Association; meeting with Downtown Brentwood Coalition and the Historical Society; meeting with Dana DuRee, Director of Marketing for Streets of Brentwood; visited Handel's Ice Cream new location at the Streets of Brentwood.
2 Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at Cal Cities Latino Caucus members meeting; Soroptimists of the Delta Scholars Dinner; 3rd Annual Community Day of Service Event; Land Use and Development Committee meeting; Cal Cities California Latino Legislative Caucus; Presentation to the Women of Wisdom at Trilogy; Youth Commission Annual Multi-Cultural Fair; and the Isaac R. Montañez Elementary School's Car Show.
Vice Mayor Pierson reported on attendance at Land Use and Development Committee meeting; Rotary Club Poker Tournament Fundraiser; Chamber of Commerce East Bay Business Expo; recording session for State of the City; Adams Middle School Choir competition; and 3rd Annual Community Day of Service Event.
Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at the Swearing-In Ceremony for Police Lieutenant Michael Maanao, Police Sergeant Exiquio Zepeda, and Police Sergeant Mathew King; planning meeting for 3rd Annual Community Day of Service Event; 1st Annual All Abilities Fair; Soroptimists of the Delta Scholars Dinner; watched the Land Use and Development Committee meeting and the Planning Commission meeting; Victim's Rights Recognition Ceremony; Tri Delta Transit Board Meeting; Get the Scoop with the City Manager; Presentation to the Women of Wisdom at Trilogy; Youth Commission Annual Multi-Cultural Fair; Liberty Union School District Hall of Fame Awards; Brentwood Lions Youth in Government Day; recording session for the State of the City; and 3rd Annual Community Day of Service Event.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Meyer pulled Item F.20 for discussion.
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, moved to adopt the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff excluding item F.20.
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 April 14, 2026.
F.2 Proclamation recognizing April 28, 2026 as Youth in Government Day Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to the Lions Club members.
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized April 28, 2026 as Youth in Government Day.
3 F.3 Proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized May 2026 as Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month.
F.4 Proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Building Safety Month The Council, by Proclamation, recognized May 2026 as Building Safety Month.
F.5 Proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to Rabbi Goldshmid, Chabad of the Delta.
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month.
F.6 Proclamation recognizing May 2026 as National Historic Preservation Month
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to Mary Black, East Contra Costa County Historical Society.
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized May 2026 as National Historic Preservation Month.
F.7 Proclamation recognizing May 2026 as National Water Safety Month Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to Stacey Dempsey, Recreation Supervisor.
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized May 2026 as National Water Safety Month.
F.8 Proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Older Americans Month Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to Julie Elam, in honor of Jon Elam.
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized May 2026 as Older Americans Month.
F.9 Proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Water Awareness Month The Council, by Proclamation, recognized May 2026 as Water Awareness Month.
F.10 Proclamation recognizing May 3-9, 2026 as Professional Municipal Clerks Week
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to the City Clerk’s Office. 4 The Council, by Proclamation, recognized May 3-9, 2026 as Professional Municipal Clerks Week.
F.11 Proclamation recognizing May 4-8, 2026 as National Teacher Appreciation Week
Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to Mrs. St. Michel, Brentwood Union School District's 2025/26 Teacher of the Year, 5th Grade Teacher at Brentwood Elementary.
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized May 4-8, 2026 as National Teacher Appreciation Week.
F.12 Proclamation recognizing May 6, 2026 as National Nurses Day The Council, by Proclamation, recognized May 6, 2026 as National Nurses Day.
F.13 Proclamation recognizing May 7, 2026 as National Day of Prayer The Council, by Proclamation, recognized May 7, 2026 as National Day of Prayer.
F.14 Proclamation recognizing May 10-16, 2026 as National Armed Forces Week
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized May 10-16, 2026 as National Armed Forces Week.
F.15 Proclamation recognizing May 10-16, 2026 as National Police Week Mayor Meyer presented the proclamation to the Brentwood Police Department.
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized May 10-16, 2026 as National Police Week.
F.16 Proclamation recognizing May 11-17, 2026 as Bike to Work Week The Council, by Proclamation, recognized May 11-17, 2026 as Bike to Work Week.
F.17 Approve a Lease of 2nd Street Parking Lot
Adopted Resolution 2026-29 of the City Council of the City of Brentwood approving a Parking Lot Lease Agreement “Agreement” between DJA Properties, LLC and the City of Brentwood for the lease 715 and 739 2nd Street and amend the 2025/26 General Fund Operating Budget.
F.18 Award of contract to Consolidated Engineering Inc. for the Pavement Management Program 2026 (Asphalt), CIP Project No. 336-31705 Adopted Resolution 2026-30 approving the contract documents, awarding the bid, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to 5 execute a contract and necessary documents for the Pavement Management Program 2026 (Asphalt), CIP Project No. 336-31705, (“Project”) with Consolidated Engineering Inc. as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder in the amount of $1,929,999, plus a contingency of $482,500 (25%), for a total funding authorization not to exceed amount of $2,412,499.
F.19 Consideration of actions pertaining to the City’s Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts (LLADs), including LLAD No. 19-3 and LLAD No. 21-1, and the Citywide Park Maintenance District No. 98-1 for Fiscal Year 2026/27
Adopted Resolution 2026-31 of Initiation that: (1) appoints Francisco & Associates (“Francisco”) as the Engineer of Work for the Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts, including the Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 19-3, Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 21-1 (the “LLADs”), and for the Citywide Park Assessment District No. 98-1 (collectively, the “Districts”) for Fiscal Year 2026/27; (2) orders the Engineer of Work to prepare and file the Engineer’s Reports for Fiscal Year 2026/27; and (3) finds the action categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
F.20 Clarification of Council Discussion Related to Pre-Qualifying Applicants for Affordable Housing Wait List
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The Council, by motion, confirmed that an applicants’ eligibility, for the City’s Affordable Housing Program wait list, is to be determined through a “pre-qualification” process, in a manner determined by staff in consultation with the City Attorney, prior to being placed on the wait list, as discussed at the April 14, 2026 City Council meeting.
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. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G.1 Approve Amendments to the Brentwood Municipal Code related to State Legislative Updates, Gas Stations, Stream Setbacks, as well as updates to the Priority Area One Specific Plan related to Private and Public School Facilities
Jennifer Hagen, Principal Planner presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing.
There being no one wishing to speak, Council Member Mendoza moved to closed the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Maloney.
The motion to close the public hearing carried unanimously with 6 Council Member Maloney, Council Member Mendoza, Vice Mayor Pierson, Council Member Oerlemans and Mayor Meyer in favor.
Amanda McVey, City Clerk, read the Ordinance titles into the record.
Moved by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Waived the first reading and introduced the following ordinance:
Ordinance 1093 for text amendments (RZ 26-001) to the Brentwood Municipal Code that would amend and add regulations for signs, Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO), public hearing notices, electrified fencing, and application review and appeal procedures, to ensure consistency with state and federal law.
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
Waived the first reading and introduced the following ordinance:
Ordinance 1094 for text amendments (RZ 26-001) to the Brentwood Municipal Code that would limit the total number of automobile service stations/gas stations to 20 within the city by adding Brentwood Municipal Code Chapter 17.665.
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: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Susannah Meyer, Mayor
Waived the first reading and introduced the following ordinance:
Ordinance 1095 for text amendments (RZ 26-001) to the Brentwood Municipal Code to add regulations and development standards related to stream setbacks within the city by adding Brentwood Municipal Code Chapter 17.625 (Stream Setback Regulations).
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 Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2026-32 approving a text amendment (SPA 26- 001) to the Priority Area One Specific Plan updating regulations related to Private and Public School Facilities.
The proposed text amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that the proposed ordinances would restrict future land uses and development and would not facilitate new construction 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.
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 Public Hearing for Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 / Government Code Section 3502.3 Regarding Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts
Teresa Fairbanks, Human Resources Manager presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing.
There being no one wishing to speak, Vice Mayor Pierson moved to closed the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Maloney.
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.
The Council received the presentation for informational purposes during the public hearing at which time the City reported on workforce vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts. There was no further action required by the Council for this item.
G.3 Continue Public Hearing for the Unlawful Loud or Unruly Gathering Ordinance
Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing on the continuation of Item G.3.
There being no one wishing to speak, Vice Mayor Pierson moved to closed the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Oerlemans.
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.
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
8 The Council, by motion, moved to continue the public hearing on the Unlawful Loud or Unruly Gathering Ordinance to the May 12, 2026 City Council / Successor Agency Meeting.
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 Approve the Amended and Retitled City Council Administrative Policy No. 20-23 retitled as Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
Sukari Beshears, Human Resources Director presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Melissa van Ruiten provided comments in support of amended City Council Administrative Policy No. 20-23.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2026-33 approving the amended and retitled City Council Administrative Policy No. 20-23 retitled as Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.
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.2 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Employment Agreement between the City of Brentwood and Thomas Lloyd Smith
Sukari Beshears, Human Resources Director 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
Adopted Resolution 2026-34 approving the Employment Agreement between the City of Brentwood and Thomas Lloyd Smith.
Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
9 Motion Approved (5 to 0)
H.3 Provide direction regarding 1) potential enhancement of Solid Waste collection services and 2) implementing lower water rates than were previously approved in the FY 2023/24 – 2027/28 Utility Rate Study Casey Wichert, Director of Public Works 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: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The Council, by motion, approved Staff's Recommendation and directed staff to 1) upgrade Green Waste Service to weekly collection; and 2) make no change to the bi-weekly Recycling Service collection; and 3) maintain proposed rate increase of 3% - 5%; and 4) approve the one-time cost of approximately $4.5M for the purchase of 5 new trucks; and 5) approve ongoing annual cost of approximately $1.7M which accounts for three new route drivers and one new mechanic.
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.4 Economic Development Grant Program: Priority Projects Ricardo Noguera, Economic Development Manager 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: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Approve the attached resolution and proposed allocation of funds for the Economic Development Grant Program Priority Projects category and funding sources in the amount of $72,512 for both FY 2026/27 and FY 2027/28; approve allocation of funds for the U-Pick Harvest Time in Brentwood (HTIB) Trail Map in the amount of $10,000 for both FY 2026/27 and FY 2027/28 from the Agriculture Land Fund as recommended by the Land Use and Development Committee (“LUD”) and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all grant and reimbursement documents.
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)
10 H.5 Introduction of City Council Administrative Policy No. 50-1, Naming/Dedication of City Facilities, and request for City Council discussion and direction
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, moved to postpone Item H.5 to the May 12, 2026 City Council / Successor Agency Meeting.
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.6 Discussion and Direction on Prioritization of Future Agenda Item Requests (2024 to Present)
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, moved to postpone Item H.6 to the May 12, 2026 City Council / Successor Agency Meeting.
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, adjourned the meeting at 10:35 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)