Minutes, first session — Brentwood City Council, August 25, 2026

1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
August 25, 2026, 7:00 p.m.

A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:03 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 Presentation of American Flags by The American Legion Riders and The American Legion
Representatives from the American Legion Riders, the American Legion and other veteran service officers presented American flags to the Brentwood Police Department and the Sheriff’s Department.

D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

Danny Dohrmann provided comments regarding the City Manager.

Lori Abreu provided comments regarding Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility compliance.

Tracie Kasamoto provided comments regarding the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District meeting held on August 25, 2026.

Roger Cocksedge provided comments on behalf of senior citizens from the Brentwood Senior Center.

Paul J provided comments regarding concerns about Brentwood’s infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and future development.

Paul Ramirez and Rudy Ramirez provided comments regarding the Brentwood Police Department's interaction with Yolanda Ramirez.

Pastor George Wordlaw from Forward Faith City Church provided comments requesting a Council Member’s attendance at their upcoming City Health Fair.

Tom Gregory provided comments regarding the agenda item concerning tattoo parlors considered at the August 11, 2026 City Council Meeting. 2 Olga Vidriales and Al Del Grande provided comments in support of adding "In God We Trust" to Council Chambers.

Sinziana Todor provided comments requesting support for the recall of Contra Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis.

Rod Flohr provided comments on statements he had previously made regarding the Council's consideration of an amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan.

There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

E. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, adopted the Consent Calendar as recommended, including the revisions to the August 11, 2026, meeting minutes identified in a staff memorandum.

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.1 Meeting Minutes of the City Council
Approved City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of July 28, 2026, and City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2026, with the revisions as identified in the staff memorandum.

E.2 Proclamation Recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
The Council, by proclamation, recognized September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

The Proclamation was presented to Elliana Zelaya and Dario Martos, two incredibly brave and resilient cancer survivors.

E.3 Proclamation Recognizing September as National Senior Center Month The Council, by proclamation, recognized September as National Senior Center Month.

The Proclamation was presented to Lindsay Pinell, Recreation Supervisor, in recognition of her service to the Brentwood Senior Center.

E.4 Proclamation Recognizing September 6th through 12th, 2026 as National Suicide Prevention Week
3 The Council, by proclamation, recognized September 6th through 12th, 2026 as National Suicide Prevention Week.

E.5 Initiation of Formation Proceedings, Approval of the Engineer’s Report, and Declaration of Intent to Form Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 26-1 (Citywide and Local Maintenance Services) Adopted Resolution 2026-86 initiating proceedings for the formation of Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 26-1 (Citywide and Local Maintenance Services), designating the engineer for the proceedings, and ordering the preparation and filing of an Engineer’s Report; and adopted Resolution 2026-87 approving the Engineer’s Report, declaring the City Council’s intention to order the formation of the District and to levy and collect assessments, and setting the date of October 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, as the date and time for a public hearing pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Article XIII D of the California Constitution, and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act.

E.6 Setting the Fiscal Year 2026/27 General Obligation Bond Tax Rate Adopted Resolution 2026-88 establishing the Fiscal Year 2026/27 General Obligation Bond Tax Rate of 0.0049% and requesting that Contra Costa County place the levy on the 2026/27 property tax roll.

E.7 Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Civil Engineering Services Agreement with Bellecci & Associates, dba SanBell Bay Area for the Balfour Road – Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, CIP Project No. 592-59208
Adopted Resolution 2026-89 approving a Civil Engineering Services Agreement with Bellecci & Associates, dba SanBell Bay Area (“SanBell”) for the Balfour Road – Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”) Project No. 592-59208 (“Project”) in the amount of $257,093, plus funding authorization for a contingency in the amount of $38,564 (15%), for total authorized compensation not to exceed $295,657, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement and written amendments within the approved contingency, each in a form approved by the City Attorney, provided that total compensation under the Agreement does not exceed $295,657.

F. BUSINESS ITEMS
F.1 Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Michelle Lassle Consulting for Better in Brentwood Marketing Services
Amy Tilley, Senior Management Analyst presented the item. 4 Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

Michelle Lassle provided comments in support of the item.

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 2026-90 approving a Professional Services Agreement with Michelle Lassle Consulting for Better in Brentwood marketing services (Agreement) in an amount not to exceed $67,884 for a term beginning September 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, approving an option to extend the agreement for one additional term of one-year subject to the mutual written agreement of the parties and the availability of funds appropriated by the City Council; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement and a written amendment exercising the extension option, each in a form 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)
F.2 4th Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement Between the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of Brentwood and Hagar Realty
Amy Tilley, Senior Management Analyst 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 2026-04-SA of the Successor Agency to the Brentwood Redevelopment Agency (“Successor Agency”) approving the Fourth Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement (“Fourth Amendment”) with Hagar Realty for the real property situated at the southeast corner of Oak Street and Walnut Boulevard, identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 013-232-006 (“Property”); authorizing the Executive Director, or designee, to execute the Fourth Amendment; authorizing approval of the final legal description and plat and a corresponding adjustment to the Purchase Price based on the final square footage to be conveyed at $4.92 per square foot, provided that the final Purchase Price does not exceed $390,000 without further 5 Successor Agency Board approval; and authorizing the Executive Director, or designee, to take related actions necessary to complete the sale.

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.3 Receive and File the April Through June 2026 Donations Accepted Report Provide Direction Regarding the Donations Policy and Future Reporting
Christine Andrews, Acting Director of Finance and Information Systems 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
The Council, by motion, directed staff to add sponsorships to the donations policy.

Monish Sen, Engineering Manager presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

Cindy Galey, Lori Kaupanger and Jim Frazier provided comments in opposition of modifications to Lone Oak Road.

Sinziana Todor, Kris Brand, and Rod Flohr provided comments expressing concerns regarding the improvement options presented by staff.

There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
6 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:
 develop other improvement options;
 not move forward with benefit assessment districts or street widening;
 evaluate cheaper, more limited remedial measures and
determine whether they are feasible;
 use Police and Engineering data to conduct a study over a longer period of time; and
 conduct a community survey and community outreach.

LIAISONS, AND STAFF
Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy Board meeting; met with business owners and citizens; and attended an Agenda Review.

Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at Willy’s Bagels and Blends’ grand re-opening; a meeting with CenterCal; attended a Chamber of Commerce mixer hosted by Brentwood Funeral Home; a meeting with an industrial-area business owner; a meeting with members of Holi; and a meeting with local residents in the Valley Green and Minnesota areas.

Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at the Downtown Brentwood Arch & Children’s Fountain 15th Anniversary Celebration; the Brentwood Police Department’s “Meet the Chief” open house; India's 80th Independence Day Celebration at the Rose Garden; a Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors meeting; and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District meeting.

Vice Mayor Pierson reported on attendance at a meeting with a Liberty Union High School District member and attended the Farmer’s Market.

Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at the 100th birthday celebration of a Brentwood resident at Cogir Senior Living; the American Legion Dinner; a Public Works & Engineering staff meeting; Isaac R. Montañez’s 90th birthday celebration at Isaac R. Montañez Elementary School; the Downtown Brentwood Arch & Children’s Fountain 15th Anniversary Celebration; the 7 Brentwood Police Department’s “Meet the Chief” open house; and participated in a podcast interview with Moms Building Community.

Terrance Davis, Acting City Manager, reported on attendance at Candidate Orientation for City Council Candidates.

Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney, reported on the retirement of Executive Assistant Yvette Toland.

H. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
There were no requests for Future Agenda Items.

I. REQUESTED FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
I.1 Consider a Request from Vice Mayor Pierson to Temporarily Discontinue Juvenile Diversion Referrals to the REACH Program 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:
 provide a report detailing data and demographics for referrals to the Rehabilitation, Education, and Awareness for Community Humanitarianism (“REACH”) program for each of the high
schools over the past four years;
 provide the standard operating procedures for a School Resource Officer to refer a student to the REACH program;  detail the collaboration between the School District and the REACH program;
 explore the feasibility of bringing the REACH program onsite to Brentwood; and
 explore options for a child who has physical altercation to be referred to a program that is not a drug rehabilitation program.

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)
8 I.2 Consider a Request from Council Member Maloney and Mayor Meyer to Review City Council Policy 110-1
Council Member Maloney and Mayor Meyer presented the item.

Mayor Meyer opened public comments.

Rod Flohr provided comments opposing modifying policy 110-1.

There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.

Moved by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
Seconded by: Susannah Meyer, Mayor
The Council, by motion, directed staff to spend time and resources to bring back Policy 110-1 with the following:
 clarify what an abstention means and whether it is treated as a “yes” or “no” vote;
 clarify what constitutes a quorum, including in-person and teleconference participation and changes in state law;
 explain the difference between a recusal and an abstention;  clarify allowable reasons for abstaining, what is allowed, what is not allowed, and common practices, including abstentions for religious reasons;
 clarify the provisions governing open and closed sessions;  conduct a full review of the policy to incorporate all applicable changes in state law, without limiting the review to the listed issues; and
 provide the Council with an orientation on the entire policy.

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)

Brentwood City CouncilAugust 25, 2026

Brentwood City Council
August 25, 2026