1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
July 28, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:21 p.m.
Roll Call found the following members present: Maloney, Mendoza, Oerlemans, and Mayor Meyer.
Vice Mayor Pierson joined the meeting at 7:44 p.m.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
In advance of tonight’s City Council meeting, the City Clerk's office received 2 written public comments requesting the reestablishment of a firebreak along the City’s western border from: Dipenra Rai and Kevin Ervin.
Tracy Kasamoto provided comments regarding a petition she is circulating in an effort to recall County Supervisor Diane Burgis.
Maria Alegria, representative from District 15 Assembly Member Anamarie Avila Farias' office, read a statement regarding the Coroner's inquest for Yolanda Ramirez.
Rich Ramirez, Paul Ramirez, and Rudy Ramirez provided comments regarding the Coroner's inquest for Yolanda Ramirez.
Danny Dohrmann provided comments regarding the responsibilities of the City Attorney.
Pastor George Wordlaw provided comments thanking staff and invited the community to the Health and Wellness Fair on September 19, 2026 at the Brentwood Community Center.
Dolores Long provided comments thanking staff for the 4th of July America 250 event.
Rod Flohr provided comments expressing his appreciation for allowing general public comments via Zoom.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments. 2 D. PRESENTATIONS
D.1 Legislative Update- Townsend Public Affairs
Carly Shelby and Niccolo De Luca with Townsend Public Affairs presented the item.
D.2 Contra Costa County Fire Presentation
Chief McAlister with Contra Costa County Fire Protection District presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Tracy Kasamoto expressed concerns about Contra Costa County Fire Protection District allegedly referring to Brentwood as being difficult in their discussions with the County.
Praveen inquired about accessing the results of the investigation into what caused the June 2026 fire in Brentwood.
Dipenra inquired how students at Adams Middle School and Heritage High School will be evacuated in the event of a fire during the school day.
Sinziana Todor provided comments stating her street has too much traffic to safely hold a National Night Out event.
Oxsana provided comments thanking everyone who worked to get more fire stations in Brentwood.
Chief McAlister provided answers to resident's questions that arose during public comments.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Mendoza requested to have Item E.5 pulled for Council discussion.
Amanda McVey, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance 1098 into the record.
Moved by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The Council, by motion, moved to adopt the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff, with the exception of Item E.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)
3 E.1 Meeting Minutes of the City Council
Approved City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2026; and Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026; and City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2026.
E.2 Proclamation Recognizing July 2026 as Back to School Month The Council, by proclamation, recognized July 2026 as Back to School Month.
E.3 Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending the Brentwood Municipal Code to adopt Objective Design Standards for Residential and Mixed-Use Development to comply with State law and implement the City’s adopted Housing Element
Waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1098 approving text amendments (RZ 25-001) to the Brentwood Municipal Code to adopt Objective Design Standards for Residential and Mixed-Use Development including adding Chapter 17.825 - Objective Design Standards and Chapter 17.815 - By-Right Approval Process as well as other related amendments to the Municipal Code necessary to comply with State law and implement the City’s Housing Element.
E.4 Art Commission’s Recommendation to Revise the City Public Art Prioritization List for FY 2026/27
Received and approved the City of Brentwood’s Public Art Priority List for Fiscal Year 2026/27 as recommended by the Art Commission.
E.5 School Resource Officer Program Agreements with Liberty Union High School District and Brentwood Union School District
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-75 approving a five-year agreement with the Liberty Union High School District and a five-year agreement with the Brentwood Union School District for School Resource Officer Programs and authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute the agreements in forms approved by the City Attorney.
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)
E.6 Consideration of the Reappointment of a Commissioner and Recruitment for an Alternate Commissioner to the Contra Costa County Library Commission
4 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-73 1) confirming the Mayor's reappointment of Linda Sending to the Contra Costa County Library Commission for a one-year term commencing July 1, 2026, and 2) directing staff to open a recruitment to fill the vacant Alternate Commissioner position on the Contra Costa County Library Commission.
E.7 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Cooperative Agreement with East Contra Costa Regional Fee and Financing Authority for funding the regional share of the Lone Tree Way - Union Pacific At-Grade Crossing Project, CIP Project No. 337-31340
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-74 approving the Cooperative Agreement with East Contra Costa Regional Fee and Financing Authority (ECCRFFA) for funding the regional share of the Lone Tree Way - Union Pacific At-Grade Crossing Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 337-31340 (“Project”) and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.1 Ordinances of the City Council of the City of Brentwood Repealing and Replacing Chapters 9.50 and 17.780 (Cannabis Facilities and Cultivation) of the Brentwood Municipal Code and Resolution Amending the Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees
Ken Murphy, Chief Building Official presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing.
There being no one wishing to speak, Vice Mayor Pierson 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.
Amanda McVey, City Clerk, read the titles of Ordinance 1099 and 1100 into the record.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Introduced and waived the first reading of Ordinance No. 1099 repealing and replacing Brentwood Municipal Code Chapter 9.50 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)
5 Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Introduced and waived the first reading of Ordinance 1100 repealing and replacing Brentwood Municipal Code Chapter 17.780 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)
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-76 establishing an administrative citation fine for violations of Chapters 9.50 and 17.780 of the Brentwood Municipal Code.
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.2 An amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan (SPA 25-001) and the Brentwood Municipal Code to allow tattoo parlors as a permitted use, subject to Administrative Design Review
Erik Nolthenius, Planning Manager presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing.
In advance of tonight’s City Council meeting, the City Clerk's office received 34 written public comments in support of the item from:
Aaron Rodrigues, Alex Duseck II, Alex Martinez, Amber Zulawski, Angelica Gonzalez-Perez, Beth Cox, Brianna Townzen, Cynthia CruzTownzen, Cynthia Vazquez, DeAnna Perry, Dianna Cardenas, Emily Parker, Jennie Buse, Jino D’Amico, Joseph Townzen, Kaleigh Walker, Katrina Rothwell, Kayla Kiley, Kris McCullough, Lane Weeks, Lee Anne Hable, Liz Krantz, Lydia Weeks, Maria Perez, Melissa Raber, Nicole Tavake, Palmer Rinehard, Richard Perez, Ryan Lee, Sandy, Shaylyn Burke, Stacy Hernandez, Theresa, and Teresa McCullough.
Paul Radliff; Vanessa Vincent, owner of Studio V; Ian; Sadie; Elliot Healy; Estrella Juarez; Chris Juarez; and Tom Gregory; provided comments in support of amending the Downtown Specific Plan to allow tattoo parlors as a permitted use.
6 Laura Avila and Tracy Kasamoto provided comments in opposition of amending the Downtown Specific Plan to allow tattoo parlors as a permitted use.
Kristen Mingus, Executive Director of the Downtown Brentwood Coalition provided comments in support of the downtown businesses and City Council's vision for downtown.
Sinziana Todor provided comments indicating that residents previously voted against tattoo parlors being located downtown because they allegedly are not conducive to revenue generation.
Rod Flohr provided comments stating the item should be adequately evaluated for consistency with the Downtown Specific Plan.
There being no additional speakers, Council Member Oerlemans 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.
The Council recessed at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened at 9:18 p.m.
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, directed staff to spend time and resources to:
by the September 8, 2026 City Council Meeting, bring back language for modification of the definition of personal services in the Municipal Code; and
approval of an amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan that would grandfather in existing personal services vendors as defined by the new definition; and
place a cap on new personal service providers at two ; and limit future personal service providers to not have storefronts facing Oak Street or First Street, and
provide analysis of the legality for requiring new personal service vendors to obtain a Conditional Use Permit; and schedule the public hearing for the first reading of the Ordinance to be held at the first City Council Meeting
immediately following the September 8, 2026, City Council meeting, if the Council chooses to move in that direction. 7 Ayes (3): Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Noes (2): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, and Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Motion Approved (3 to 2)
G. BUSINESS ITEMS
G.1 Discuss and Provide Direction on City of Brentwood 2026 Winter Market as an Economic Development Priority Project
Thien Nguyen, Recreation Manager presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Lenna Billeci provided comments in support of a Winter Market in the downtown area.
Tom Gregory provided comments in support of the Winter Market being held under a big tent.
Stephanie Williams-Rogers provided comments in support of a Winter Market, but inquired how the City will define and its measure success.
Rod Flohr provided comments in support of a Winter Market, but suggested that it be built up slowly over time.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
The Council recessed at 11:08 p.m. and reconvened at 11:17 p.m.
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-77 approving $60,000 from the Priority Projects category of the Economic Development Grant Program for a Downtown Winter Market in Fiscal Year 2026-27; and authorized the a la carte options for the Tree Lighting Integration and the Deck the Park Integration to be funded through the remaining balance of the Economic Development Grant Fund.
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 Proposed Funding Awards for the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Economic Development Program
8 Amy Tilley, Senior Management Analyst presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Kristen Mingus, provided comments seeking Council's support for two events hosted by the Downtown Brentwood Coalition.
Adam Martinez provided comments thanking the Council for their support of the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce's events which are assisted with use of the Economic Development Grant Funds.
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 No. 2026-78 approving the competitive grant awards from the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Economic Development Grants Program in the amount of $125,900.
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 an Agreement in the amount of $198,000 for the Purchase and Sale of Real Property with Jose and Lorena Velez for road right-ofway for the Lone Tree Way Roadway Improvements, CIP Project No. 336-31701
Allen Baquilar, Director of Engineering/City 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 No. 2026-79 approving an Agreement in the amount of $198,000 for Purchase and Sale of Real Property with Jose and Lorena Velez for a portion of APN 018-100-008, to acquire road right-of-way for Lone Tree Way Roadway Improvements, CIP Project No. 336-31701 (“Project”), and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement and other documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney, as necessary to complete the sale and right-of-way transaction.
9 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.4 Adopt a Resolution Amending the 2026/2027 Pay Schedule in Accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 2, 570.5 Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, postponed the item to the August 11, 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.5 The purchase of five new Solid Waste collection trucks, and authorization for the City Manager or designee, to execute necessary documents in an amount not to exceed $4,884,905
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, postponed the item to the August 11, 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)
H. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,
LIAISONS, AND STAFF
Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at the Town Hall meeting with Contra Costa County Fire Station 90; meeting with Kristen Mingus with the Downtown Brentwood Coalition ("DBC"); City's 4th of July America 250 parade; Hometown Heroes event; Safety Event Expo; Brentwood Police Department's Special Weapons And Tactics training exercise at TriDelta Transit; meeting with the CEO of TriDelta Transit; Swearing-In ceremony for Police Chief O'Grodnick; and the promotion ceremony for Police Captain Peart and Lieutenant Alvarez.
Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at meeting with the management of Streets of Brentwood and several businesses at Streets of 10 Brentwood; meeting with the DBC, Council Member Orlemans and Police Chief O'Grodnick; meeting with members at the Brentwood Police Department; visited with several downtown businesses; the City's 4th of July America 250 parade; visited Poke House on Jeffrey Way; spoke with the Maktongan non-profit association; and spoke businesses in the industrial area.
Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at the City's 4th of July America 250 parade; the Town Hall meeting with Contra Costa County Fire Station 90; opening of The Well; attended the Latino caucus round table; attended a DBC Open House; the Cal Cities Latino Caucus retreat; attended our Land Use and Development meeting; attended the Cal Cities Legislative Update; attended the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher education fundraiser barbecue; and attended the Liberty Union High School District Convocation.
Vice Mayor Pierson reported on attendance at the City's 4th of July America 250 parade; Age and Disabilities Friendly Communities meeting; Land Use and Development meeting; attended a District-wide Baby Shower; Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at the filming of a promo video about Brentwood for American Dream TV; attended two 100th birthday celebrations for residents at Merrill Gardens; meeting with Lil Pierce with the Brentwood Regional Community Chest; meeting with leadership at TriDelta Transit; meeting with Fork to Farms; Mayor's Conference; the City's 4th of July America 250 parade; welcomed Congressman Desaulnier for his Brentwood Town Hall; filmed a video for Contra Costa Senior Legal Services; DBC Open House; Swearing-In ceremony for Police Chief O'Grodnick; watched the Land Use and Development Meeting and the Planning Commission Meeting; had conversations with DBC's Executive Director, Kristen Mingus; attended Cal Cities webinar; the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher education fundraiser barbecue; toured the garden at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church; Liberty Union High School District's Convocation; the Age and Disabilities Friendly Communities meeting; and met with Townsend Public Affairs.
Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney and Terrance Davis, Acting City Manager reported they also attended many of the same events the Mayor attended.
I. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
Council Member Oerlemans requested a Future Agenda item to consider and discuss displaying the National Motto "In God We Trust" in the City Council Chambers.
Mayor Meyer requested a Future Agenda item to consider and discuss establishing a City Council Legislative Committee.
Council Member Mendoza requested a Future Agenda item to consider and discuss private Flock camera permitting, data access, and removal authority. 11 J. REQUESTED FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
J.1 Consider a Request from Council Member Maloney and Council Member Mendoza to Evaluate a Prohibition on Data Center Projects Council Member Maloney and Council Member Mendoza 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: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The Council, by motion, directed staff to:
develop a policy regulating data centers and high-density Artificial Intelligence ("AI") computing within the city; and the policy should establish appropriate classifications, zoning, permitting requirements, and restrictions based on facility size, electrical demand, water use, noise, public safety, battery storage needs; and impacts on surrounding properties and infrastructure; and
address prohibition of commercial or large scale AI computing data centers; and
address solicited server operations within homes, garages, and other residential properties while distinguishing these uses from normal residential computer use; and
for staff to return to the Council with their recommended definitions, thresholds, regulations, prohibitions, and for staff to share with Council if there are any other policies in surrounding cities to be reviewed.
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)
12 K. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The Council, by motion, adjourned the meeting at 12:06 a.m. on July 29, 2026.
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)