1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
June 23, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call found the following Council Members present: Maloney, Pierson, Mendoza, and Oerlemans.
Mayor Meyer participated remotely via Zoom under the teleconferencing provision of Government Code § 54953(b).
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Mayra Cortez provided comments requesting the Council approve out-ofagency wastewater service for her property.
Rudy Ramirez and Paul Ramirez provided comments regarding the Brentwood Police Department's interaction with Yolanda Ramirez on September 26, 2025.
Danny Dohrmann provided comments regarding the June 16, 2026, Planning Commission's proposed denial of their Agenda Item E.2 "An application to amend a conditional use permit to change the ABC liquor license type for Vinnie's Emporium."
Pastor George Wordlaw, as a representative from Forward Faith City Church, provided comments inviting the Council and residents to their Community Health and Wellness Fair, being held at the Brentwood Community Center on September 19, 2026.
Sinziana Todor provided comments inquiring about the status of Lone Oak Road traffic calming measures.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
D. PRESENTATIONS
D.1 Youth Commission Year in Review
Stacey Dempsey, Recreation Supervisor, and Youth Commissioners Carena Helvey, Vice Chair; Rojan Habon, Treasurer; and Sahil Narula, Commissioner presented the item.
2 D.2 City Facility Audiovisual System Upgrade CIP Completion Mike Baria, Chief Information Systems Officer, presented the item.
E. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,
LIAISONS, AND STAFF
Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at a Pride Event hosted by Rainbow Community Center; Graduations at Independence, La Paloma, Heritage, and Liberty High Schools; meeting with the Streets of Brentwood; attended a Winter Market Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting; and a City Council Special Meeting.
Vice Mayor Pierson reported on attendance at the Liberty Union High School District African American Baccalaureate Ceremony; Graduation at Independence High School; and attendance at the Juneteenth Event. Vice Mayor Pierson expressed her thanks and appreciation to all of the staff, vendors, entertainers and Brentwood community who helped, participated in and attended the event.
Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at the Juneteenth Event; Tri-Delta Transit Agenda Review; Graduations at Independence, La Paloma and Heritage High Schools; Police Activities League Board Meeting; and the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy Board Meeting.
Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at Brentwood Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings; State of the City; Helping One Woman Dinner; presented a 20-year Certificate of Recognition to Salon Vitor; visited FiveStar Cherries, GNS, Farmer's Daughter, and Sweet Lu's U-Pick Farms; visited businesses at the Streets of Brentwood and Shops at Sand Creek; assisted residents from Valley Green and Minnesota area as well as the Highland and Alder Creek area regarding nuisances they are experiencing; visited Union Cemetery to honor the fallen; attended the Liberty Union High School District African American Baccalaureate Ceremony; Graduations at Heritage and La Paloma High Schools; met with the President of the Brentwood Muslim Community Center; met with the Owner of the Grove Project; visited the Community Center before the Ribbon Cutting for the Public Art and Design Academy project; met with Equity Analyst, Robert Bell; attended a Winter Market Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting; telephone meeting with the Municipal Pooling Authority; and attended a Neighborhood Meeting regarding the Youth Center in District One.
Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at the Annual Meeting with the City's auditors to review finances and consideration of fraud risk; the State of the City; presented a 20-year Certificate of Recognition to Salon Vitor; One Hundredth Birthday Celebration at Merrill Gardens; Career Fair in partnership with Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board; Liberty Union High School District African American Baccalaureate Ceremony; gave a tour of City Hall to Brentwood Elementary Third Grade Students; Pride Event hosted by Rainbow Community Center and presented a Proclamation for Pride Month; Graduations at Independence, La Paloma, Heritage, and Liberty High 3 Schools; had an interview with the Youth Writer from the Brentwood Press; East Contra Costa Regional Fee and Financing Authority Meeting; meeting with Tyler Wilson, Deputy Regional Director of Northern California for United States Senator, Adam Schiff; and presented a Proclamation Posthumously at Mills College to Daphne Muse in honor of Women's History Month.
Acting City Manager, Terrance Davis reported attendance at a tour of the Glydways, Inc. facilities; and the Juneteenth Event.
City Attorney, Thomas Lloyd Smith reported on attendance at the Juneteenth Event.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The Council, by motion, adopted the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff.
Roll call vote:
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 June 9, 2026.
F.2 Proclamation Recognizing July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month Vice Mayor Pierson, presented the Proclamation to Brentwood's Parks & Recreation Staff.
By Proclamation, the Council recognized July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month.
F.3 Proclamation Recognizing July 27, 2026 as National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
Vice Mayor Pierson, presented the Proclamation to Bill Putman, Korean War Veteran of the United States Navy.
By Proclamation, the Council recognized July 27, 2026 as National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.
F.4 Consider appointment of new Commissioners to the City of Brentwood’s Youth Commission
Adopted Resolution 2026-63 approving the Mayor’s appointments of Carena Helvey, Lauren Dodson, Vishvak Gurram, Christopher Huang, Vanya Marwaha and Jaydon Spears to the City of Brentwood Youth Commission.
4 F.5 Notice of Completion for the work performed by Mountain Cascade, Inc. for Municipal Services Center Pavement Rehabilitation Project Adopted Resolution 2026-64 accepting the work performed by Mountain Cascade Inc. (“Contractor”) for the Municipal Services Center Pavement Rehabilitation (“Project”); and directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G.1 Adopt the 2026/27 – 2027/28 Operating Budget; amend the 2025/26 Operating Budget; approve the 2026/27 Pay Schedule; and approve an agreement with Contra Costa County for Self-Service Sunday library hours
Christine Andrews, Assistant Director of Finance and Information Systems, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing.
Danny Dohrmann provided comments inquiring about budget allocations for the position of Acting City Manager.
There being no additional speakers, Vice Mayor Pierson moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Oerlemans.
The motion to close the public hearing carried unanimously, by roll call vote, with Council Member Maloney, Council Member Mendoza, Vice Mayor Pierson, Council Member Oerlemans and Mayor Meyer in favor.
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Adopted City Council Resolution 2026-65 (1) amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Operating Budget; (2) adopting the 2026/27 – 2027/28 Operating Budget; (3) approving the addition of seven (7.0) new fulltime positions and one (1.0) new permanent part-time position to the City staff; (4) amending the 2025/26 Fund Balance Restrictions and Commitments in the General Fund; (5) approving the FY 2026/2027 Pay Schedule in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 and authorizing the City Manager or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to make ministerial revisions to it and (6) approving and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with Contra Costa County for Self-Service Sunday library hours.
Roll call vote.
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)
5 Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2026-03-SA of the Governing Board of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Brentwood adopting the 2026/27 – 2027/28 Operating Budget for the former Brentwood Redevelopment Agency Funds.
Roll call vote:
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 Approve amendments to the Brentwood Municipal Code related to the adoption of Objective Design Standards for Residential and Mixed-Use Development needed to comply with State law as required by the City’s adopted Housing Element implementation policies
Jennifer Hagen, Principal Planner and Andrew Watkins,
Partner/President of JZMK Partners, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing.
Danny Dohrmann provided comments thanking staff for including underground electric transformers in the Objective Design Standards.
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, by roll call vote, with Council Member Maloney, Council Member Mendoza, Vice Mayor Pierson, Council Member Oerlemans and Mayor Meyer in favor.
Amanda McVey, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance 1098 into the record.
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Introduced and waived the first reading of Ordinance 1098 approving text amendments (RZ 25-001) to the Brentwood Municipal Code related to the adoption of Objective Design Standards for Residential and Mixed-Use Development with minor amendments to add Section
2.6.4 Electric Transformers and amend Section 3.1.1 requiring playgrounds to include shade structures, in addition to adding Chapter
17.825 - Objective Design Standards and Chapter 17.815 - By-Right Approval Process as well as other updates throughout the Municipal Code needed to comply with State law as required by the City’s Housing Element.
6 Roll call vote:
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 Parks and Recreation Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees Stacey Dempsey, Recreation Supervisor, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing.
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, by roll call vote, with Council Member Maloney, Council Member Mendoza, Vice Mayor Pierson, Council Member Oerlemans and Mayor Meyer in favor.
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2026-66 amending the City of Brentwood Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees related to the timing of Consumer Price Index adjustments and revisions to Parks and Recreation fees; and finding that the proposed amendments do not constitute a project for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Roll call vote:
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 A Resolution Setting Temporary Compensation for Terrance Davis During His Service as Acting City Manager and Memorializing the City Council’s Prior Appointment.
Teresa Fairbanks, Human Resources Director, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Danny Dohrmann provided comments regarding compensation for Acting and/or Interim positions.
Sinziana Todor provided comments requesting that Council keep focus on what is important to the City.
7 There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Susannah Meyer, Mayor
Adopted Resolution 2026-67 memorializing the prior appointment, by the City Council, of Terrance Davis as Acting City Manager and setting a temporary compensation increase equal to eight percent (8%) of his existing salary during his service as Acting City Manager.
Roll call vote:
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 Notice of Completion for the work performed by Yosso Group Inc., dba Specified Play Equipment Co. (SPEC) for Heron Park Playground Replacement, CIP Project No. 352-52455
The Council recessed at 9:11 p.m. and reconvened at 9:18 p.m.
Aaron Wanden, Park Maintenance Manager, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Oxsana provided comments thanking staff for their work at Heron Park.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2026-68 1) Finding that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines because the Project replaced an existing play structure at the same site with a new structure having substantially the same purpose and capacity; and 2) Accepting the work performed by Yosso Group Inc., dba Specified Play Equipment Co. (SPEC) for Heron Park Playground Replacement, CIP Project No. 352- 52455, and directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
8 Roll call vote:
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 Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with WMB Architects for the Architectural Pre-design Services for the Vineyards at Marsh Creek Event Center/Amphitheater Project
Anju Pillai, Engineering Manager, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Sinziana Todor provided comments in support of the item.
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 2026-69 approving a Professional Services Agreement with WMB Architects for the Architectural Pre-design Services in the amount of $258,775, plus a 10% contingency of $25,878, for a total funding authorization not-to-exceed amount of $284,653 for the Vineyards at Marsh Creek Event Center/Amphitheater Project, Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”) Project No. 337-37231 (“Project”) and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Roll call vote:
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 Authorizing the Execution of Agreements and Necessary Documents for Ongoing and/or Recurring Purchases with Specified Vendors for Fiscal Year 2026/27
Christine Andrews, Assistant Director of Finance and Information Systems, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Allie Rohlfs provided comments requesting Council’s review of the selection process for the Better in Brentwood marketing services contract.
9 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 2026-70 that: (1) approves the amended Exhibit “A” removing Michelle Lassle Consulting, Sole Proprietor; and (2) authorizes the City Manager to execute certain agreements, amendments, purchase orders and/or change orders for ongoing and/or recurring purchases that have anticipated spending over $50,000 for goods and/or services within the City Manager’s authority, after approval as to form by the City Attorney and subject to the notto-exceed amounts detailed in the amended Exhibit “A”; and (3) authorizes the City Attorney to execute certain agreements, amendments, or purchase orders for legal services or personnel investigative services with specified vendors in amounts exceeding $75,000 for FY 2026/27, after approval as to form by the City Attorney and subject to the not-to-exceed amounts detailed in the amended Exhibit “A”; and (4) provides that the authorization does not amend the adopted budget and that expenditures may be made only to the extent funds are available in the adopted 2026/27 – 2030/31 Capital Improvement Program Budget or the 2026/27 – 2027/28 Operating Budget, as applicable.
Roll call vote:
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 Adoption of a Resolution Amending City Council Meeting Rules and Procedures to Implement Senate Bill 707 Requirements and Other Necessary Administrative Amendments
Amanda McVey, City Clerk, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Oxsana provided comments seeking clarification on the definition of disruptive behavior as it relates to meeting decorum.
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 2026-71 amending City Council Meeting Rules and Procedures, Policy No. 110-1, to implement Senate Bill 707 requirements, establish procedures for responding to disruptions of 10 telephonic or internet-based public access during City Council meetings, and incorporate other administrative amendments to reflect current practices and procedures.
Roll call vote:
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 Adopt City Council Administrative Policy for Meeting Changes and Emergency Communications
Terrance Davis, Acting City 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: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Adopted Resolution 2026-72 approving Council Administrative Policy No. 00-12, Meetings Changes and Emergency Communications. with the addition of the Mayor's role with disseminating information during emergencies.
Roll call vote:
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 Overview of Engineering Standards Related to Street Design, Traffic Control Devices, and Traffic Calming
Allen Baquilar, Director of Engineering, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Sinzana Todor provided comments inquiring about traffic calming measures and reduced speed signs.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
There was no Council action taken for this item.
11 I. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
Council Member Maloney and Council Member Mendoza requested a joint future agenda item requesting that staff bring forward an ordinance prohibiting the establishment, construction, expansion, or operation of any new data center facilities within City limits.
J. REQUESTED FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
J.1 Consider a Request from Council Member Oerlemans Regarding Potential Locations and Cost Estimates for Sharps and Battery Disposal Services
Council Member Oerlemans presented the item
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: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, directed staff to spend time and resources to investigate the best locations, materials, and costs for sharps and battery disposal services.
Roll call vote:
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)
K. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, adjourned the meeting at 11:13 p.m.
Roll call vote:
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)