District 2 Council Member· 2022-2026
Pa'tanisha Pierson
Brentwood
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 30
- Total speaking time
- 5:23:38
- Avg per meeting
- 10:47
- Segments
- 8658
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Top issues during term (20)
Creekside Pickleball Noise and Court Relocation
Conversion of an existing lit surface could be financially responsible compared with new construction.
City Management and Administrative Leadership
Financial impacts depend on personnel decisions and potential legal proceedings, but are undetermined at this time.
Downtown Body Art and Tattoo Regulations
Licensing fees will cover administrative review and inspection costs.
Oak Meadow Park Field Lighting and Safety
None discussed beyond scheduled capital improvement funding.
"In God We Trust" display in council chambers
No cost was adopted; a display would have required a budget amount to be set.
Sand Creek Sports Complex Nonprofit Fee Structure
New fee revenue begins November 1; future phases (playground, pump track, courts) remain unfunded.
Youth Scholarship Fundraising & Grants
New fundraising events would bolster the scholarship fund balance that awards local students.
Youth Commission Event Planning and Community Engagement
A revised Career Fair budget is on the table; details of the dollar amounts will be discussed at the meeting.
East County Service Center General Plan Conformance
County capital project investment with potential municipal infrastructure implications.
Public Art Guidelines & Funding Scope
Updates clarify how existing public art acquisition and administration funds are utilized.
Deer Valley Road Safety Improvements
Potential future budget allocations for traffic mitigation measures and roadway improvements.
City Hall flagpole replacement
Saves up to $123,772.57 in authorized construction spending for now.
Solid Waste Fleet Electrification
Formal acceptance closes out the electrification project contract; final costs were not stated in the agenda summary.
Community Events Participation and Budgeting
An expenditure not to exceed $800 for Hometown Halloween supplies and food.
Vasco Road Historic Flag Barn Relocation
Minor administrative and transfer coordination costs.
Police Accountability and Community Trust
Potential legal and investigative costs for the city depending on future proceedings.
Youth Commission Event Planning and Ad Hoc Committees
Events are supported by allocated city budgets, such as $800 for Hometown Halloween and up to $100 for the homecoming parade.
e-bike ordinance
City resources will be used to draft and enforce the new rules, but it might save money down the road by preventing costly e-bike accidents.
FY 2026-2028 Operating Budget & Fiscal Forecast
$440,787 of general fund surplus moved into the pension trust; pension costs are projected to fall significantly in the 2030s.
Municipal Workplace Culture and Leadership Concerns
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Decisions during term (412)
Recorded while Pierson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar (F.1–F.8, F.10)
City Hall Flagpole Replacement Phase 1 (F.9)
Annexation No. 18 to Community Facilities District No. 5 (G.1)
FY 2026/27 Cost Allocation Plan and City Fees, incl. Sand Creek Sports Complex (G.2)
Donations and Sponsorships Policy Amendment (H.1)
Pension/OPEB Report and $440,787 Transfer to Section 115 Trust (H.2)
"In God We Trust" Display in Council Chambers (H.3)
Adjournment in Memory of James "Big Jim" Wagerman and Meryl Kraft
Notice of Completion with Consolidated Engineering, Inc. for the Pavement Management Program 2026 (Asphalt), CIP Project No. 336-31705
Adoption of Council/Administrative Policy No. 10-26, Cash Rounding, Establishing Citywide Cash Rounding Pursuant to Senate Bill 1005
Recess to closed session
Approve Minutes of August 27, 2026 Regular Meeting (F.1)
Accept Parks Division Trees/Landscape Maintenance Quarterly Report (F.2)
Schedule Special Meeting for December 10, 2026, if Needed (G.1)
Agendize Discussion of Residential Street Tree Regulations (H.2.a)
Approval of September 16, 2026 Minutes
PADA 2027 Mural Project Proposal Review
Recommendation on Public Art Guidelines Updates
October 2026 Discussion of Public Art Guidelines.
ADJOURNMENT
Voting record (64)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Consent Calendar (F.1–F.8, F.10)
City Hall Flagpole Replacement Phase 1 (F.9)
Considers it an irresponsible fiscal decision.
FY 2026/27 Cost Allocation Plan and City Fees, incl. Sand Creek Sports Complex (G.2)
Donations and Sponsorships Policy Amendment (H.1)
Pension/OPEB Report and $440,787 Transfer to Section 115 Trust (H.2)
"In God We Trust" Display in Council Chambers (H.3)
Believes decisions should rest on community standards, not what other cities do; her faith does not depend on a plaque.
Ordinance Prohibiting Federal Immigration Enforcement on City Property (K.1)
Review of Accessible Parking Requirements (K.3)
Adjournment in Memory of James "Big Jim" Wagerman and Meryl Kraft
Downtown Specific Plan Amendment for Body Art Facilities
Amendments to Council Administrative Policy No. 110-1
Request for Memorial Policy and Underpass Dedication
Downtown Specific Plan Update Options and Business Assistance
Proclamation Recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month
Amendment to City Fee Schedule for Second Street Event Lot
National Motto Display Request
Supported to maintain consistency with other city historical displays.
Reschedule August 2026 Meeting to October 12, 2026
Economic Development Grant Program Funding Allocations for FY 2026/27
Consent Calendar Approval
2026-27 / 2027-28 Operating Budget Adoption
Objective Design Standards Adoption
Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees
Acting City Manager Compensation
Heron Park Playground Replacement Notice of Completion
Vineyards at Marsh Creek Event Center Pre-Design Services Agreement
Recurring Vendor Agreements for Fiscal Year 2026-27
SB 707 Meeting Rules and Procedures Policy Update
City Council Communication Policy Approval
Sharps and Battery Disposal Investigation Request
City Manager Administrative Leave
Unlawful, Loud, and Unruly Gatherings Ordinance (Item G1)
Expressed concern that the ordinance was overbroad, lacked clear definitions for terms like 'unruly' and 'loud', and could infringe on constitutional rights or lead to unwarranted intrusions into private residences.