1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
September 8, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m.
Roll Call found the following members present: Maloney, Pierson, Mendoza, Oerlemans, and Mayor Meyer.
Council Member Maloney participated remotely via Zoom under the teleconferencing provision of Government Code § 54953(b).
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Prior to leading the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Meyer called for a moment of silence in recognition of 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001.
Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. PRESENTATIONS
C.1 Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District
Nola Woods, Public Affairs Director, Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District presented the item.
C.2 New Employee Introductions
Teresa Fairbanks, Interim Human Resources Director, presented the item.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Atharv Bansal provided comments regarding a community service initiative organized by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh.
Youth Commissioner, Aaroah Ranjan provided updates on the Youth Commission's recent accomplishments and upcoming events.
Danny Dohrmann, Karen Rogge, and Greg Robinson provided comments regarding Fire Station 90.
Roger Cocksedge expressed appreciation for his recent interactions with City Council and City Staff.
Rudy Ramirez, Rich Ramirez, Paul Ramirez, Becky Ramirez, Kiko Ramirez, Sandy Heinisch; and Franklin, provided comments regarding the Brentwood 2 Police Department's interaction with Yolanda Ramirez on September 26, 2025.
Paul J. provided comments regarding concerns about community and social matters.
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.
Ray Elizondo, owner of Meganos Well, provided comments requesting City support with navigating city processes and business-related matters.
Frank B. provided comments in support of Meganos Well.
Jean Kintscher provided comments regarding the Community Enrichment Division.
Rod Flohr provided comments regarding the Sharps Take Back program.
Ian Cohen provided comments regarding the Brentwood Police Department.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The Council, by motion, adopted the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff, excluding Item E.3.
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)
E.1 Meeting Minutes of the City Council
Approved Special City Council Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2026; and City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2026.
E.2 Proclamation Recognizing September 11, 2026 as Patriot Day The Council, by proclamation, recognized September 11, 2026 as Patriot Day.
E.3 Proclamation Recognizing September 15, 2026 through October 15, 2026 as National Hispanic Heritage Month
3 Council Member Mendoza, presented the Proclamation to Dee Olmedo, founder of Soiree Love.
The Council, by proclamation, recognized September 15, 2026 through October 15, 2026 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
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)
E.4 Annexation No. 18 to Community Facilities District No. 5 Adopted Resolution 2026-91 approving Annexation No. 18 Boundary Map for City of Brentwood (“City”) Community Facilities District (“CFD”) No. 5.; and adopted Resolution 2026-92 of intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 5, levy a special tax within the territory and set October 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, as the date and time for the public hearing.
E.5 Growth Management Checklist for calendar years 2024 and 2025 for allocation of Measure J Local Street Maintenance & Improvement funds Adopted Resolution 2026-93 approving the completed Measure J Growth Management Program Compliance Checklist (“Compliance Checklist”) for calendar years 2024 and 2025, certifying that the City of Brentwood is in compliance with the Measure J Growth Management Program and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute and submit the Compliance Checklist for calendar years 2024 and 2025 to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (“CCTA”) for allocation of Measure J Local Street Maintenance & Improvement funds.
E.6 A Resolution rescheduling the regular City Council meeting of September 22, 2026, to September 21, 2026
Adopted Resolution 2026-94 rescheduling the regular City Council meeting of September 22, 2026, to September 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.1 Amendment to 2025/26 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees to Change the Effective Date of Second Street Event Lot Rental Fees Thien Nguyen, Recreation Manager, presented the item.
4 Mayor Meyer opened the public hearing.
Tom Gregory and Greg Robinson provided comment in support of additional public parking.
There being no additional speakers, Council Member Mendoza moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Pierson.
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: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Adopted Resolution 2026-95 amending Resolution No. 2026-66 and the City of Brentwood 2025/26 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees to change the effective date of the Second Street Event Lot rental fees from November 1, 2026, to September 8, 2026.
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. BUSINESS ITEMS
G.1 Downtown Specific Plan Amendment discussion related to Body Art including permanent makeup and tattoo facilities
Jennifer Hagen, Principal Planner, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Estella Juarez, Chris Juarez, Tom Gregory and Chris provided comments in support of tattoo parlors in downtown Brentwood.
Rod Flohr, Sinziana Todor and Tracie Kasamoto provided comments opposing tattoo parlors in downtown Brentwood.
Vanessa Vincent, owner of Studio V provided clarification regarding her business services.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
5 Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
The Council, by motion, directed staff to spend time and resources to:
define body art separately and classify it as a separate land use; and
prohibit body art within the first 65 feet of the first floor along Oak Street and First Street; and
require an administrative body art license/permit; and allow the two existing downtown body art facilities to continue operating; and
allow up to two additional body art establishments to apply for permits, for a total of four establishments in downtown Brentwood.
Roll call vote:
Ayes (3): Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Noes (2): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, and Susannah Meyer, Mayor
Motion Approved (3 to 2)
H. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,
LIAISONS, AND STAFF
Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at the Tri Delta Transit Board Meeting; the Downtown Brentwood Coalition general meeting; promotional ceremony for Sergeant Ilonka Inerbichler; and a City Council agenda review meeting.
Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at a meeting with Lillian Pierce of the Brentwood Regional Community Chest; attended a meeting with Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts with City of Brentwood Finance Department; attended The Contra Costa Women’s Elected Leaders Luncheon in Pleasant Hill; attended the City of Brentwood Budget and Debt Management Ad-Hoc committee meeting; attended the Brentwood School Interagency Committee meeting and visited businesses downtown.
Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at a TEACH (Together, Educating, Advocating, Coaching, Helping) event at Trilogy at the Vineyards; 101st anniversary celebration of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; City of Brentwood Budget and Debt Management Ad-Hoc committee meeting; Downtown Brentwood Coalition general meeting and a League of California Cities meeting.
6 Vice Mayor Pierson reported on attendance at a Juneteenth debrief meeting.
Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at the Tri Delta Transit Board Meeting; met with Dr. Samir Noor, Principal of Pioneer Elementary School; attended a TEACH (Together, Educating, Advocating, Coaching, Helping) event at Trilogy at the Vineyards; the Contra Costa Women’s Elected Leaders Luncheon in Pleasant Hill; Contra Costa Business conference; Downtown Brentwood Coalition general meeting; Agricultural Enterprise Committee meeting; presented the State of the City and updates to the Brentwood Lions Club; League of California Cities meeting; Mayor's conference in the City of Moraga and met with a Parks and Recreation Commissioner.
Terrance Davis, Acting City Manager, reported on City Staff hosting a booth at the Farmers Market.
Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney, reported on new hire, Deputy City Attorney Michelle Magarrell.
I. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
Consider a request from Council Member Mendoza and Mayor Meyer to review and update the Downtown Specific Plan.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The Council, by motion, adjourned the meeting at 10:16 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)