1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
June 9, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:45 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. 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 public records requests.
Pastor Greg provided comments regarding psychological safety.
Danny Dohrmann provided comments regarding the Council's decision to place the City Manager on paid administrative leave.
Clay Hawley provided comments regarding growth in Brentwood.
Paul J. provided comments regarding the issuance of demonstration permits.
Sue Harper provided comments regarding weed abatement and the recent fire adjacent to the Shadow Lakes community.
Melissa van Ruiten provided comments thanking the Council for their commitment to flying the Pride Flag.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
D. PRESENTATIONS
D.1 BART: Bay Area Rapid Transit
Bay Area Rapid Transit Director, Mark Foley, gave the presentation.
E. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,
LIAISONS, AND STAFF
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
2 The Council, by motion, moved to postpone Item E until the June 23, 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)
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Amanda McVey, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance 1097 into the record.
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 City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2026; and Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026; and City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026.
F.2 Proclamation Recognizing June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth Vice Mayor Pierson presented the Proclamation to Liberty Union High School District Board Trustee Dr. Tamela H. Hawley, and Liberty Union High School District Board President Tamara Weber.
The Council, by Proclamation, recognized June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth.
F.3 Annual Investment Program Management Delegation and Amendment to Council/Administrative Policy No. 10-4, Investment Policy (“Policy”) Adopted Resolution 2026-48 to delegate annual management responsibility for the investment program to the City Treasurer for FY 2026/27 and amend Council Administrative Policy 10-4, Investment Policy (“Policy”).
F.4 GANN Limit
Adopted Resolution 2026-49 establishing the City’s 2026/27 Proposition 4 (1979) Appropriations Limit, commonly referred to as the GANN Limit, using the State per capita income growth of 4.95% as the 3 cost-of-living factor and the decrease in the County population factor of 0.310% to calculate the Limit.
F.5 A Resolution adopting a List of Projects for submittal to the California Transportation Commission for Fiscal Year 2026/27 funded by SB 1:
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
Adopted Resolution 2026-50 adopting a List of Projects for submittal to the California Transportation Commission (“Commission”) for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2026/27 funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
F.6 Second Reading of Text Amendments to the Brentwood Municipal Code Related to Restaurants Including Those with the Sale of Alcohol for OnPremise Consumption Waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1097 amending Title 17 of the Brentwood Municipal Code (RZ 26-002) by adding Chapter 17.695 (Restaurants with On-Premise Alcohol Sales), establish development standards for on-premise alcohol sales, and amend land use classifications for restaurants (with or without the sale of alcohol) citywide, except within the Downtown Specific Plan, the PA-1 Specific Plan Area (Innovation Center), and PD-6.
F.7 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Senior Mechanic Classification, Job Description, Salary Range, and Related Pay Schedule Amendment Adopted Resolution 2026-51: (1) approving the establishment of the Senior Mechanic classification, job description, and salary range; (2) approving an amendment to the 2025/2026 Pay Schedule in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5, to include the Senior Mechanic salary range; (3) authorizing the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to make ministerial revisions to the 2025/2026 Pay Schedule to include the Senior Mechanic salary range and ensure consistency with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; and (4) authorizing the City Manager or designee to take all necessary administrative actions to implement the Senior Mechanic classification.
F.8 Informational Report on the First Six Months of the Tobacco Retail License Program
The Council received for filing, an informational report from staff regarding the status of the first six months of the Tobacco Retail License Program.
F.9 Resolutions for the Calling of a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Adopted Resolution 2026-52 calling and giving notice of the holding of a general municipal election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of one [1] Council Member in District 2 and one [1] Council 4 Member in District 4, for four-year terms as required by the provisions of the laws of the state of California relating to general law cities; requesting the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors consolidate a general municipal election to be held on November 3, 2026, pursuant to California Elections Code § 10400, et seq.; requesting that the City Clerk file a certified copy of the Resolution with the County Board of Supervisors and the County Election Department; setting the candidate statement word limit; requesting publication of a notice of election; determining the action to be taken in the event of a tie vote; and providing for reimbursement to Contra Costa County for county election services; and
Adopted Resolution 2026-53 adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters at the election and establishing the estimated candidate statement deposit amounts.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G.1 Call for Review of a Design Review and Conditional Use Permit Application for a New Shell Commercial Building Known as The Grove at Brentwood
Miguel Contreras, Associate Planner, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing.
Denise Cosgrove, President of Brentwood Chamber of Commerce; Rupi Dhaliwal; Carol Garin, Garin Family Broker; Alexa Padilla; Seana Fippin; Adam Martinez; Dirk Zeigler; Monica, owner of Silq Coffee LLC; Lynn Tei, owner of Zephyr Grill and Bar; Nina Holmes, owner of Oysters Oh LA LA; and Tony Aguilar provided comments in support of the item.
Stephen Castillo; Sinziana Todor; and Marisol Valles provided comments in support of the item but expressed concerns regarding alcohol sales and safety for nearby neighborhoods.
Applicants, Lance Crannell and Matt Hagar, spoke on behalf of The Grove at Brentwood project.
There being no additional speakers, Council Member Mendoza moved to close 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.
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
5 Adopted Resolution 2026-54 affirming the Planning Commission’s approval of a design review (DR25-008) and Adopted Resolution 2026- 55 conditional use permit (CUP25-010) application as approved by the Planning Commission, excluding approval of Alcoholic Beverage Control License Type 42, for a new 35,690 square foot, two-story multi-tenant commercial building (that could feature cafés and shops which may or may not sell craft beer/wine/spirits), 24,000 square foot outdoor seating area (with various amenities), community theater, and on-site and off-site improvements located on a 4-acre site at the southeast corner of Walnut Boulevard and Oak Street (APNs 013-232-006 and 012-170-006).
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 Appointment of Board Member and Alternate Board Member to the Municipal Pooling Authority Board of Directors
The Council recessed at 10:10 p.m. and reconvened at 10:19 p.m.
Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney, 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: Susannah Meyer, Mayor
Adopted Resolution 2026-56 appointing the City Attorney as the voting Board Member and the Human Resources Director, including any person serving in an acting or interim capacity in that position, as the Alternate Board Member on the Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA) Board of Directors and repealing Resolution No. 2026-38 in its entirety.
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 Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) request for emergency outof-agency wastewater service for 8091 Lone Tree Way Casey Wichert, Public Works Director, presented the item. 6 Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The Council, by motion, denied LAFCO’s request that the City provide out-of-agency wastewater service to an existing residence located at 8091 Lone Tree Way.
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.3 Adopt a resolution regarding 1) 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, Public Works Director, 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 2026-57 regarding 1) enhancement of Solid Waste collection services to include weekly green waste (organics) collection and 2) implementing a reduced water rate increase of 4% for FY 2026/27, lowered from the previously approved 6.5%.
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 Memorandum of Understanding and Fee Waiver with Meals on Wheels Diablo Region for operation of the senior nutrition program at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center
Lindsay Pinell, Recreation Supervisor, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
7 Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2026-58:
1. Approving a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Meals on Wheels Diablo Region (“MOWDR”) for the senior nutrition program at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center;
2. Approving a fee waiver for MOWDR’s use of City facilities for FY 2026/27 and FY 2027/28.
3. Approving the payment to MOWDR of $36,000 per fiscal year in 2026/27 and 2027/28 for staffing services.
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.5 Award of Contract to Wilson General Contracting, Inc., for the Aquatic Complex Mechanical Room Improvements, CIP Project No. 352-52434 Aaron Wanden, Parks Maintenance Manager, 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 2026-59 approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a contract and any necessary related documents with Wilson General Contracting, Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $342,450 plus a 10% contingency amount of $34,245, for a total funding authorization not to exceed amount of $376,695, for the Aquatic Complex Mechanical Room Improvements, CIP Project No. 352-52434 (“Project”).
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 Award Three Agreements for Professional Services for On-Call Grant Writing and Procurement Services, for Citywide Use
8 Gail Knight, Management Analyst, 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 2026-60 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute three on-call agreements for professional services for grant writing and procurement services in an amount not-toexceed $65,000 per agreement for fiscal year 2026/27; with the option to amend each agreement for up to two additional one-year extensions, subject to approval by City Council.
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.7 Approve Professional Services Agreement with HydroScience Engineers, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for Citywide NonPotable Water Distribution System, CIP Project No. 592-59202 and Authorize City Manager or Designee to Sign Agreement
Meghan Oliveira, Associate Engineer, 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: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2026-61 approving a Professional Services Agreement with HydroScience Engineers, Inc., for Engineering Design Services in the amount of $88,655, plus funding authorization for a 10% contingency of $8,866, for a total funding authorization not-toexceed amount of $97,521 for the Citywide Non-Potable Water Distribution System, CIP Project No. 592-59202 (“Project”) and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement.
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.8 Overview of Engineering Standards Related to Street Design, Traffic Control Devices, and Traffic Calming
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The Council, by motion, postponed Item H.8 to the June 23, 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)
I. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
Council Member Oerlemans requested a Future Agenda Item regarding potential locations and cost estimates for sharps and battery disposal services.
Mayor Meyer directed staff to request that Contra Costa County Fire Protection District provide Council with the same or similar presentation they gave on January 27, 2026 at Trilogy.
J. REQUESTED FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
J.1 Consider a Request from Vice Mayor Pierson Concerning Noise Mitigation for the Business Located at 6700 Lone Tree Way Vice Mayor Pierson presented the item.
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: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The Council, by motion, directed staff to spend time and resources to 1) explore the noise issues at 6700 Lone Tree Way and their impact on the adjacent streets and neighborhoods; and 2) to explore who is responsible for the noise mitigation; and 3) what were the disclosures at the time they exchanged hands from the developer to the original property owners.
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 K. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
The Council, by motion, adjourned the meeting at 11:31 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)