Council rejects "In God We Trust" Display in Council Chambers (H.3), 1–4

Pension/OPEB Report and $440,787 Transfer to Section 115 Trust (H.2)

5 yes, 0 no

Susannah Meyer (yes), Jovita Mendoza (yes), Faye Maloney (yes), Pa'tanisha Pierson (yes), Tony Oerlemans (yes)

"In God We Trust" Display in Council Chambers (H.3)

1 yes, 4 no

Tony Oerlemans (yes), Jovita Mendoza (no), Faye Maloney (no), Pa'tanisha Pierson (no), Susannah Meyer (no)

Annexation No. 18 to Community Facilities District No. 5 (G.1)

4 yes, 0 no

Faye Maloney (yes), Tony Oerlemans (yes), Susannah Meyer (yes), Jovita Mendoza (yes)

Ordinance Prohibiting Federal Immigration Enforcement on City Property (K.1)

5 yes, 0 no

Faye Maloney (yes), Jovita Mendoza (yes), Susannah Meyer (yes), Tony Oerlemans (yes), Pa'tanisha Pierson (yes)

Review of Accessible Parking Requirements (K.3)

4 yes, 0 no

Faye Maloney (yes), Jovita Mendoza (yes), Susannah Meyer (yes), Pa'tanisha Pierson (yes)

City Hall Flagpole Replacement Phase 1 (F.9)

0 yes, 5 no

Susannah Meyer (no), Tony Oerlemans (no), Pa'tanisha Pierson (no), Faye Maloney (no), Jovita Mendoza (no)

Donations and Sponsorships Policy Amendment (H.1)

5 yes, 0 no

Pa'tanisha Pierson (yes), Susannah Meyer (yes), Jovita Mendoza (yes), Faye Maloney (yes), Tony Oerlemans (yes)

Consent Calendar (F.1–F.8, F.10)

5 yes, 0 no

Tony Oerlemans (yes), Susannah Meyer (yes), Jovita Mendoza (yes), Pa'tanisha Pierson (yes), Faye Maloney (yes)

FY 2026/27 Cost Allocation Plan and City Fees, incl. Sand Creek Sports Complex (G.2)

4 yes, 0 no

Pa'tanisha Pierson (yes), Faye Maloney (yes), Susannah Meyer (yes), Jovita Mendoza (yes)

Adjournment in Memory of James "Big Jim" Wagerman and Meryl Kraft

5 yes, 0 no

Jovita Mendoza (yes), Pa'tanisha Pierson (yes), Faye Maloney (yes), Tony Oerlemans (yes), Susannah Meyer (yes)

Notice of Completion with Consolidated Engineering, Inc. for the Pavement Management Program 2026 (Asphalt), CIP Project No. 336-31705

5 yes, 0 no

Adoption of Council/Administrative Policy No. 10-26, Cash Rounding, Establishing Citywide Cash Rounding Pursuant to Senate Bill 1005

5 yes, 0 no

Recess to closed session

0 yes, 0 no

Stonebrook at Bridle Gate Unit 1 (Subdivision No. 9586)

South of Sand Creek Road and west of State Route 4, Brentwood, CA (APN 019-082-010)

An informational report on the final map for this subdivision was received and filed; the city manager's review of the map is pending.

Discussed — no decision yet

Annexation No. 18 to Community Facilities District No. 5

A 34-unit residential development was annexed into the city's community facilities district, which levies a special tax for services like police, storm drainage, and school sites.

approved (5-0) · still approved

City of Brentwood Racial Equity Action Plan (REAP)

The committee is reviewing a comprehensive equity plan designed to guide diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion efforts within the City of Brentwood's workforce. This initiative aims to shape internal municipal practices and foster a more inclusive organizational culture.

What it means: City employees and residents who engage with local government services will benefit from enhanced organizational equity.

Federal immigration enforcement on city property

Roughly a dozen residents, many with the East County Rapid Response Coalition, described families afraid to go to work, school, or the store, and asked the city to act. The council directed staff to draft an ordinance barring ICE staging on city property and to build know-your-rights education with community groups.

What it means: Immigrant families and residents afraid of enforcement activity gain city protections and know-your-rights resources.

2nd Street Parking Lot Lease Restatement

The city is negotiating the price and payment terms for a property located at 2nd Street and Central Boulevard with Klingbeil Capital Management.

What it means: Financial terms will be determined during negotiations for the property at 2nd Street and Central Boulevard.

Annexation No. 18 to Community Facilities District No. 5

The council was scheduled to hold a hearing on annexing territory into CFD No. 5 and calling a special election, where property owners would vote on the annexation and its special tax. CFDs fund public improvements and services in the affected area.

What it means: Annexation would subject territory in CFD No. 5 to the district's special tax, subject to voter approval.

Solid Waste Fleet Electrification

The city was set to accept completion of its fleet electrification project by Schneider Electric, part of the shift toward electric city vehicles and charging infrastructure.

What it means: Residents benefit from lower long-term fleet fuel and maintenance costs and reduced emissions.

City Manager separation agreement

The city's top administrator, G. Harold Duffey, has a separation and general release agreement with the city, and the council was scheduled to hear a public report on it.

What it means: Residents gain transparency into a major change in city leadership.

Accessible parking standards

A retired Air Force colonel pointed out Brentwood's Costco has 17 accessible spaces while Antioch's has 37. The council asked staff to study raising city standards and to talk with Costco about adding spaces.

What it means: Seniors and residents with disabilities — Brentwood has East County's highest share of older adults.

Stonebrook at Bridle Gate Unit 1 final map

The city manager's review of the final map for Subdivision No. 9586, Stonebrook at Bridle Gate Unit 1, was reported as an informational item. The development sits south of Sand Creek Road and west of State Route 4.

What it means: Future homebuyers in the Stonebrook at Bridle Gate Unit 1 subdivision.

Donations and sponsorships policy

The council was scheduled to review donations and sponsorships received from April through September 2026 and consider amendments to the city's donations policy.

What it means: Community groups and programs that rely on sponsorships and donations.

Real Property Negotiations for 2nd Street and Central Boulevard

The city is negotiating over a parcel at 2nd Street and Central Boulevard owned by the Successor Agency to the Brentwood Redevelopment Agency, with Klingbeil Capital Management on the other side of the table. Details of price and terms were discussed in closed session, and no deal was announced.

What it means: Depends on the final deal — could shape future development on a key Brentwood parcel.

"In God We Trust" display in council chambers

The proposal returned after a divided August vote and drew passionate testimony on both sides, plus an audience disruption that forced a recess. The council voted 4-1 to take no further action.

What it means: Residents who opposed mixing religious language with government space see the chambers remain as-is.

FY 2026-2028 Operating Budget & Fiscal Forecast

Brentwood's pension plan hit about 93% funded — its best since before the Great Recession — and the council put another $440,787 into the trust. Big savings are projected in the 2030s as unfunded obligations drop off.

What it means: $440,787 of general fund surplus moved into the pension trust; pension costs are projected to fall significantly in the 2030s.

Sand Creek Sports Complex Nonprofit Fee Structure

New rental fees take effect November 1, with the nonprofit rate cut to $69 per field per hour to widen access. Phase 1A — three turf fields, lights, parking — should be substantially complete next month, with operations starting early 2027.

What it means: New fee revenue begins November 1; future phases (playground, pump track, courts) remain unfunded.

Pavement Management Program 2026 completion

The city was set to formally accept completion of the 2026 asphalt paving program by Consolidated Engineering, wrapping up street resurfacing work funded this year.

What it means: Drivers on the streets resurfaced under the 2026 program.

Creekside Pickleball Noise and Court Relocation

A 25-year neighbor of Creekside Park asked the city to convert the fenced, lit racket-sports surface to a tennis court, saying parents want indoor gym courts, not more outdoor hoops — the city already has 11 basketball courts and only 2 tennis courts.

What it means: Tennis players and nearby residents affected by court noise.

City Hall flagpole replacement

The council rejected the $123,772.57 contract, unhappy about cutting trees for flags that still wouldn't be very visible. Staff will look for a cheaper, more prominent spot.

What it means: Saves up to $123,772.57 in authorized construction spending for now.

Byron-Bethany-Union Cemetery consolidation concern

Two cemetery board trustees warned the county supervisor may replace them to push a consolidation that would send East County cemetery tax dollars to the debt-ridden Alamo Lafayette cemetery. They asked to be agendized November 10.

What it means: Potentially millions in East County cemetery district tax dollars could be redirected to Alamo Lafayette's $3.5 million debt.