Antioch public meetings in 2022

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The December 27, 2022 meeting of the Antioch Police Oversight Standing Committee is canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for no later than January 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM, with the exact date and time to be determined.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting no later than January 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

This meeting of the AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee, scheduled for December 22, 2022 at 5:30PM, is canceled. The next scheduled meeting is January 26, 2023 at 5:30PM. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled for December 22, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for January 26, 2023 at 5:30PM

Planning Commission

The December 21, 2022 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on January 4, 2023.

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Antioch City Council with a single agenda item: a proclamation to present resident Bianca Palomera with a Key to the City for an act of courage, kindness, and heroism. The council approved the proclamation unanimously, 4-0, with one member absent, and adjourned shortly after. No other business was conducted.

• Proclamation honoring Bianca Palomera with Key to the City for intervening in a bullying incident on November 12, 2022
• Approved 4-0; Council Member Torres-Walker absent
• Special meeting held at Council Chambers, 200 'H' Street, Antioch

The City Council held a special meeting to recognize resident Bianca Palomera for an act of courage, kindness, and heroism. The council unanimously approved a proclamation presenting her with a Key to the City.

• Approved proclamation presenting Bianca Palomera with a Key to the City (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council addressed several land use items including rezoning for Lakeview Center and Buchanan Crossings. The body also approved funding for park repairs, water plant roof replacements, and a security plan for downtown parking lots.

• Rezoning of Lakeview Center Parcel 5 to include Commercial Infill Housing Overlay District
• Rezoning of Buchanan Crossings Parcel 7 to include Commercial Infill Housing Overlay District
• $400,000 allocation for slide structure repairs at Prewett Water Park
• Roof replacement contract for Antioch Water Park and Water Treatment Plant up to $290,391.00
• Request for qualifications for private patrol security services for downtown/Rivertown parking lots

The City Council approved several administrative items, including new class specifications for public safety and community engagement roles. Council authorized the development of a security plan for downtown public parking lots and confirmed the November 8, 2022, general election results.

• Selected Councilmember Torres-Walker as Mayor Pro Tempore (Unanimous)
• Approved new class specification for Public Safety Manager (3-2)
• Approved new class specification for Community Engagement Coordinator (3-2)
• Adopted resolution to develop Downtown/Rivertown Public Parking Lots Security Plan and issue RFQ for private patrol (Unanimous)
• Confirmed certified results of the November 8, 2022, General Election (Unanimous)
• Postponed resolution for three part-time secretary positions for City Council (4-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar including rezoning for Lakeview Center Parcel 5 and Buchanan Crossings Parcel 7 (Unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for Pat Jeremy and Frank E. Ballesteros (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The December 7, 2022 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on December 21, 2022. No agenda items are listed for this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for December 21, 2022

Board of Administrative Appeals

The December 1, 2022 meeting of the Board of Administrative Appeals has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

• December 1, 2022 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: January 5, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

The AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee meeting scheduled for November 24, 2022, at 5:30 PM is canceled. The next scheduled meeting is set for January 26, 2023, at 5:30 PM. This notice contains no agenda items or decisions.

• Meeting of November 24, 2022 canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for January 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The November 22, 2022 meeting of the Antioch Police Oversight Standing Committee is canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for no later than January 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting TBD, no later than January 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on November 22, 2022, covering a range of items including consent calendar approvals, public hearings on rezonings, and discussions on traffic calming and chamber support. Key actions included approving contracts for a non-police crisis response team, a mayor's apprenticeship program, and water service amendments, as well as introducing rezonings for commercial infill housing.

• Approved $3.6M ARPA-funded Felton Institute pilot for non-police crisis response (Angelo Quinto Crisis Response Team)
• Approved $180,000 ARPA-funded agreement with Rubicon Programs for Mayor's Apprenticeship Program
• Approved $1,502,208 amendment for Brackish Water Desalination Project engineering services (total $11,863,668)
• Introduced rezonings for Lakeview Center Parcel 5 and Buchanan Crossings Parcel 7 to add Commercial Infill Housing Overlay
• Discussed $125,000 support for Antioch Chamber of Commerce; staff to bring back resolution

The City Council authorized an amendatory agreement with the Contra Costa Water District for treated water service. Council also advanced rezoning for Lakeview Center Parcel 5 and Buchanan Crossings Parcel 7 to include the Commercial Infill Housing Overlay District. Several administrative resolutions and funding requests were approved via the consent calendar.

• Approved amendatory agreement with Contra Costa Water District for treated water service (4-1)
• Introduced rezoning of Lakeview Center Parcel 5 to Commercial Infill Housing Overlay District (4-1)
• Introduced rezoning of Buchanan Crossings Parcel 7 to Commercial Infill Housing Overlay District (3-1)
• Approved $64,481.59 for seven code enforcement radios (unanimous)
• Rescinded COVID-19 mandatory testing and vaccination policy (unanimous)
• Approved AB 361 findings to conduct meetings by teleconference (3-2)
• Authorized up to $180,000 in ARPA funding for Rubicon Programs apprenticeship (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions for 2022/23 fiscal year budget amendments (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Antioch Parks and Recreation Commission will introduce new youth Commissioner Jacob Pedrotti, elect a Vice-Chair, and form an ad-hoc committee to review Civic Enhancement Grant applications. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 20, 2022 meeting.

• Introduction of new Commissioner Jacob Pedrotti, first youth appointee
• Election of Vice-Chair for remainder of calendar year
• Formation of ad-hoc committee for Civic Enhancement Grant review
• Civic Enhancement Grant Program budget: $50,000 for FY 2022-2023
• Approval of October 20, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Antioch Planning Commission meeting on November 16, 2022. It lists agenda documents and minutes but provides no details on specific decisions or discussions. The meeting appears to be routine, with no substantive items described in the text.

• Agenda and meeting minutes for 11/16/22
• Documents 111622-6-1 through 111622-6-3
• Documents 111622-7-1 through 111622-7-3

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special meeting on November 15, 2022, and took action on a consent calendar and several regular agenda items. The most consequential decision was approving a five-year, $1.41 million contract with ShotSpotter for gunshot detection technology, funded by reallocating police salary savings. The council also approved labor agreements with police management and public works employees, and several infrastructure contracts.

• Approved $1.41M ShotSpotter Respond contract (5 years, $280k/year) with $10k startup fee, funded by police salary savings (4/1 vote)
• Approved tentative labor agreements with Antioch Police Sworn Management Association and Antioch Public Works Employees' Association
• Increased Badger Meter water meter purchase order by $1.15M to $1.65M
• Approved $3.37M amendment for CDM Smith construction management on Brackish Water Desalination Project
• Annexed Deer Valley Estates parcels into CFD No. 2018-02 (Police Protection) and CFD No. 2022-01 (Public Services)

The City Council approved a five-year agreement for ShotSpotter technology and adopted tentative agreements for police management and public works employees. The Council also annexed parcels of Deer Valley Estates into police protection and public services districts.

• Approved 5-year ShotSpotter contract not to exceed $1,410,000 (4-1)
• Approved tentative agreement with Antioch Police Sworn Management Association (unanimous)
• Approved tentative agreement with Antioch Public Works Employees Association (unanimous)
• Annexed Deer Valley Estates parcels into CFD No. 2018-02 for Police Protection (unanimous)
• Annexed Deer Valley Estates parcels into CFD No. 2022-01 for Public Services (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Thorpe to Green Empowerment Zone Board of Directors (3-2)
• Approved final map for Promenade Vineyards at Sand Creek Phase 4 (unanimous)
• Approved increased agreement with Indigo Hammond+Playle Architects for Public Safety and Community Resources design (3-2)

City Council

This agenda is a notice of adjournment only. The regular City Council meeting scheduled for November 8, 2022 was postponed to November 15, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber at 200 H Street. No agenda items are listed.

• Meeting adjourned from Nov 8 to Nov 15, 2022
• Location: City Hall Council Chamber, 200 H Street, Antioch

Board of Administrative Appeals

The November 3, 2022 meeting of the Antioch Board of Administrative Appeals has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. No agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: December 1, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

This agenda is a public notice stating that the October 19 and November 2, 2022 Planning Commission meetings have been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on November 16, 2022. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• October 19, 2022 meeting cancelled
• November 2, 2022 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for November 16, 2022

Cannabis Standing Committee

The Antioch City Council's Cannabis Standing Committee will discuss and possibly recommend approval of a proposed operating agreement and social equity program for Natural Supplements, a cannabis business planned for 2100-2300 Wilbur Avenue. The committee will also receive updates on existing social equity programs and a presentation on state cannabis equity grants. No final decisions will be made; the committee provides direction to staff.

• Natural Supplements operating agreement for cultivation, manufacturing, retail, and distribution at 2100-2300 Wilbur Avenue
• Social equity program proposed by Rubicon, with a location at 418 W. 4th Street in Antioch
• Updates on social equity programs: Lemonnade, Contra Costa Farms, Delta Dispensary, One Plant
• Presentation on state cannabis equity grants for local jurisdictions
• Operating agreement includes 10-year term with two possible 5-year extensions

The Cannabis Standing Committee unanimously recommended that an operating agreement and social equity program for Natural Supplements move forward to the City Council. The committee also requested staff provide better definitions and metrics for existing social equity programs. Members discussed applying for state cannabis equity grants before a December 14, 2022 deadline.

• Recommended Natural Supplements Operating Agreement and Social Equity Program move to City Council (Unanimous)
• Requested staff bring back an item to better define social equity program metrics
• Directed Director of Economic Development to discuss state grant application process with City Manager

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

The AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee is meeting to discuss old business items including joint agency training and F Street, and to consider future agenda items. The agenda is largely procedural, with consent items for approving prior minutes and public comments. No new decisions or proposals with specific details are listed.

• Approve minutes of June 23, 2022 meeting
• Discussion on joint agency training (AUSD/City of Antioch)
• Discussion on F Street
• Future agenda item: status of signage and striping improvements near schools

City Council

The Antioch City Council approved a two-year employment agreement appointing Cornelius H. Johnson as City Manager with an annual salary of $266,400, and tabled two rezonings (Buchanan Crossings Parcel 7 and Lakeview Center Parcel 5) to gather more information on inclusionary housing policy and in-lieu fees. The council also selected the Felton Institute to run a non-police crisis response pilot program, renamed the 'Angelo Quinto Crisis Response Team,' and approved several routine consent items including contract amendments and a ferry service study MOU.

• Appointed Cornelius H. Johnson as City Manager, 2-year term, $266,400 annual salary (3/2 vote)
• Tabled Buchanan Crossings Parcel 7 rezone (Z-22-05) for inclusionary housing info (3/1 vote)
• Tabled Lakeview Center Parcel 5 rezone (Z-22-06) for inclusionary housing info (3/2 vote)
• Selected Felton Institute for non-police crisis response pilot, renamed 'Angelo Quinto Crisis Response Team' (5/0)
• Approved $96,153.91 increase for City Hall office modifications, total $1,150,152.91 (5/0)

The City Council appointed Cornelius H. Johnson as City Manager for a two-year term and selected the Felton Institute to provide non-police crisis intervention services. Two rezoning requests for Commercial Infill Housing were tabled, while a zoning amendment for Travis Credit Union was approved.

• Appointed Cornelius H. Johnson as City Manager for two years at $266,400 annual salary (3-2)
• Approved selection of Felton Institute for the 'Angelo Quinto Crisis Response Team' pilot program (unanimous)
• Approved $29,000 case settlement for Lenore McCall v. City of Antioch (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment and Final Development Plan for Travis Credit Union at 3500 Hillcrest Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled Buchanan Crossings Parcel 7 rezoning for Commercial Infill Housing (3-1)
• Tabled Lakeview Center Parcel 5 rezoning for Commercial Infill Housing (3-2)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022/182 to conduct Brown Act meetings by teleconference (3-2)
• Appointed Jacob Piocos-Pedrotti and Leslie Eubanks to the Parks and Recreation Commission (unanimous)

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The October 25, 2022 meeting of the Antioch Police Oversight Standing Committee is canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for no later than November 22, 2022 at 5:30 PM, with the exact date and time to be determined.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting no later than November 22, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Antioch Parks and Recreation Commission will introduce new Commissioner Mariah Williams, elect a Vice-Chair, and receive an update on community recreation programs and special events from Recreation Supervisor Shahad Wright. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings. No major decisions or fiscal impacts are on the agenda.

• Introduction of new Commissioner Mariah Williams, appointed by City Council on October 11, 2022, term expiring April 2026
• Election of Vice-Chair for remainder of calendar year
• Update on community recreation programs and special events, including summer day camp 22% increase in campership and Juneteenth event with over 2,000 attendees
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2022 meeting

Planning Commission

The October 19 and November 2, 2022 Planning Commission meetings have been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be November 16, 2022. This notice is purely procedural, with no agenda items listed.

• October 19, 2022 meeting cancelled
• November 2, 2022 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: November 16, 2022

City Council

The Antioch City Council met on October 11, 2022, and took several actions, including adopting a rent stabilization ordinance (Ord. No. 2219-C-S) on second reading, approving the purchase of up to 34 new and replacement vehicles for up to $2,552,000, and appointing Mariah Williams to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The council also discussed ShotSpotter technology and street sweeping service options, directing staff to bring back further proposals. A resolution to allow remote meetings under AB 361 failed on a 2-2 vote.

• Adopted Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Ord. No. 2219-C-S) on second reading, 3-2 vote
• Authorized purchase of up to 9 new-to-fleet and 25 replacement vehicles, not to exceed $2,552,000 (Reso No. 2022/179)
• Approved purchase of a 2023 Vac-Con G2 T350/850 for up to $525,826.04 (Reso No. 2022/180)
• Appointed Mariah Williams to Parks and Recreation Commission (Reso No. 2022/181)
• Failed to adopt AB 361 resolution for remote teleconference meetings, 2-2 vote

The City Council approved a $2,552,000 vehicle purchase for 34 new and replacement fleet vehicles, adopted the Rent Stabilization Ordinance on second reading, and directed staff to bring back a proposal for ShotSpotter technology. A motion to stop using teleconference meetings under AB361 failed 2-2. The council also appointed Mariah Williams to the Parks and Recreation Commission and directed staff to report on increasing street sweeping services.

• Approved $2,552,000 for up to 34 fleet vehicles (9 new, 25 replacement) with hybrid flexibility (unanimous)
• Adopted Rent Stabilization Ordinance on second reading (3-2: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Thorpe ayes; Ogorchock, Barbanica noes)
• Motion to stop using AB361 teleconference meetings failed (2-2: Ogorchock, Barbanica ayes; Torres-Walker, Wilson noes; Thorpe absent)
• Appointed Mariah Williams to Parks and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back ShotSpotter technology proposal (unanimous)
• Directed staff to report on cost comparison for increased street sweeping services (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items A-E and I (4-1: Torres-Walker opposed)
• Directed staff to report on Veterans Memorial Park action items (unanimous)

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Antioch Board of Administrative Appeals will consider approving special assessments (liens) on properties with unpaid administrative citations and lien processing fees from March through June 2022, totaling $47,770. The board will also decide whether future meetings should be hybrid (with Zoom) or in-person only. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Levy of special assessments for unpaid citations and lien fees, March–June 2022, totaling $47,770
• Selection of future meeting format: hybrid (with Zoom) or in-person only
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 5, June 2, and August 4, 2022 (no quorum)
• List of properties with liens, including 810 Wilbur Ave, 522 W 2nd St, 800 G St, and others

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Antioch Planning Commission meeting on October 5, 2022. The agenda lists only document attachments and provides no specific items for discussion or decision. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive agenda items.

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The September 27, 2022 meeting of the Antioch Police Oversight Standing Committee is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for no later than October 25, 2022 at 5:30 PM, with the exact date to be determined.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting no later than October 25, 2022 at 5:30 PM

City Council

The Antioch City Council approved use permits for a cannabis dispensary at 2615 Somersville Road and a cannabis nursery at 2101 West 10th Street, and introduced a rent stabilization ordinance for final adoption on October 11, 2022. The council also discussed traffic calming needs and received public comment on CDBG and Housing Successor fund accomplishments. Several consent calendar items were approved, including contracts and leases.

• Use permit approved for cannabis dispensary at 2615 Somersville Road (Resolution 2022/169)
• Use permit approved for cannabis nursery at 2101 West 10th Street (Resolution 2022/170)
• Rent Stabilization Ordinance introduced, final adoption set for October 11, 2022
• Advertising purchase with Northwest Media Partners for Faces of Opportunity campaign, up to $60,000
• Curb, gutter, and sidewalk repair contract awarded to MG and JC Concrete for $340,900

The City Council approved a use permit for a new cannabis dispensary at 2615 Somersville Road (3-2) and introduced a rent stabilization ordinance on first reading (3-2). Both votes split along the same lines, with Councilmembers Torres-Walker, Wilson, and Thorpe in favor, and Ogorchock and Barbanica opposed. The council also unanimously approved a use permit for a cannabis nursery at 2101 West 10th Street and the consent calendar.

• Approved use permit for cannabis dispensary at 2615 Somersville Road (3-2)
• Introduced rent stabilization ordinance on first reading (3-2)
• Approved use permit for cannabis nursery at 2101 West 10th Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, warrants, conflict of interest code, short-term leases, advertising purchase, sewer rehabilitation, and sidewalk repair bids (unanimous)

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

The AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee meeting scheduled for September 22, 2022, at 9:30 PM is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2022, at 5:30 PM.

• September 22, 2022 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: October 27, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

The September 21, 2022 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on October 5, 2022. No agenda items were discussed.

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on September 13, 2022, covering a consent calendar of routine items and a second reading of a rent stabilization ordinance. The council voted to direct staff to modify the ordinance to add retroactivity to August 23, 2022, and define housing services as part of rent, with plans to reintroduce it at the next meeting. All other consent calendar items were approved unanimously.

• Second reading of Rent Stabilization Ordinance; direction to add retroactivity to August 23, 2022, and define housing services as part of rent; reintroduce at next meeting (3/2 vote)
• Fifth amendment to contract with 4Leaf, Inc. for building inspection services, increased by $300,000 to not exceed $900,000
• Agreement with Lind Marine for total contract amount not to exceed $220,000
• Water main replacement at various locations: awarded to W. R. Forde Associates, Inc. for $2,766,500, with $500,000 budget increase
• Downtown roadway pavement rehabilitation Phase 9: awarded to Redgwick Construction Co. for $685,000

The City Council approved a $30,000 signing bonus and incentive program for lateral and entry-level police officers, including a clawback provision requiring repayment if officers leave before completing probation or five years of service. The council also directed staff to modify the rent stabilization ordinance to include retroactivity to August 23, 2022, and to define housing services as part of rent. A use permit for a retail cannabis dispensary at 300 G Street was approved on a 3-2 vote. A resolution to cap recreational vehicle permits at 200 per year failed on a 2-3 vote.

• Approved $30K police hiring bonus with clawback (3-2)
• Directed staff to add retroactivity and housing services to rent stabilization ordinance (3-2)
• Approved use permit for retail cannabis dispensary at 300 G Street (3-2)
• Adopted 2022 Economic Development Strategic Plan unanimously
• Approved City Attorney oversight of City Clerk's Department (4-1)
• Failed to adopt 200-RV-permit annual cap (2-3)
• Approved consent calendar items J, V, X separately (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop Code Enforcement Incentive Program

Planning Commission

The provided agenda consists of a list of file names for the September 7, 2022 meeting. No specific project descriptions, public hearings, or legislative actions are detailed in the text.

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special meeting on August 26, 2022, to consider and approve several routine items, including warrants, a claim rejection, a design services contract amendment, a subdivision final map, a cyber security contract, and a resolution for teleconference meetings. The council also discussed police officer recruitment incentives and class specification updates.

• Approved $50,000 amendment to Brown and Caldwell design services agreement, total $100,000
• Approved final map for Park Ridge Phase 5 Subdivision 9578 and annexation to Lighting and Landscaping District 10 Zone 1
• Approved 5-year CrowdStrike cyber security contract via ePlus Technology, Inc. not to exceed $340,000
• Authorized pursuit of Safe Streets and Roads for All grant for Bicycle Garden Project and L Street Improvements, with $4.252M match
• Directed staff to bring back police officer referral and recruitment bonus/incentive program

The City Council discussed but did not finalize a police officer recruitment incentive program. Council consensus directed staff to bring back a revised program with signing bonuses at $25,000 and $30,000 levels, front-loaded at $15,000, but did not support a homeownership incentive option. The council also unanimously approved consent calendar items including a cybersecurity contract, a subdivision final map, and class specification updates for management and police sworn management bargaining units.

• Approved consent calendar items A-D, F-H unanimously (Item E removed for discussion then also approved unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 2022/146 updating Management Bargaining Unit class specification (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022/148 updating Antioch Police Sworn Management Association class specification (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back police officer incentive program at $25,000 and $30,000 levels, front-loaded at $15,000 (no formal vote, council consensus)
• No consensus to bring back homeownership incentive option for police officers
• No reportable action on City Manager appointment in closed session

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

The AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee meeting scheduled for August 25, 2022 at 5:30PM is cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is September 22, 2022 at 5:30PM. This notice contains no agenda items or decisions.

• Meeting cancelled for August 25, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for September 22, 2022 at 5:30PM

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The August 23, 2022 meeting of the City of Antioch Police Oversight Standing Committee is cancelled. The next meeting date is to be determined, but will occur no later than September 27, 2022 at 5:30 PM.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting no later than September 27, 2022 at 5:30 PM

City Council

The City Council approved a rent stabilization ordinance setting annual rent increases at the lesser of 60% of CPI or a flat 3% cap, passing 3-2. A motion to align with state AB1482 failed for lack of a second. The council also approved a use permit for a cannabis distribution facility (3-2), denied a retail cannabis dispensary (2-2), and appointed Wade Finlinson to the mosquito control board.

• Approved rent stabilization ordinance with 60% CPI or 3% cap (3-2)
• Failed motion to align rent increases with AB1482 (no second)
• Approved use permit for cannabis distribution at 2710 W 10th St (3-2)
• Denied use permit for retail cannabis dispensary at 300 G St (2-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2218-C-S on RV parking on residential property (4-1)
• Appointed Wade Finlinson to Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control Board (5-0)
• Approved $495,000 settlement in Banks et al. litigation (5-0)
• Moved remaining agenda items to special meeting on August 26, 2022

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Antioch Planning Commission meeting on August 17, 2022. The agenda lists documents for items 6 and 7, but the specific topics are not described in the provided text. The meeting appears to be a regular session with attached PDFs for agenda, minutes, and supporting documents.

• Agenda and minutes PDFs for the 8/17/22 meeting
• Documents for agenda items 6-1, 6-2, 7-1, and 7-2

City Council

The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing a $2 million commitment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for interim and/or permanent supportive housing for unsheltered residents, after initially considering $6 million. The council also approved the consent calendar, including the Local Roadway Safety Plan, and annexed parcels into a community facilities district. A police officer recruitment bonus item was tabled.

• Adopted Resolution 2022/139 committing $2M ARPA funds for homeless housing (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items A-D, F-H (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022/134 Local Roadway Safety Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022/138 annexing Promenade Antioch parcels into CFD No. 2022-01 (unanimous)
• Tabled Item 8, police officer recruitment bonus program (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Iglesia Ni Cristo Day (unanimous)

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Antioch Board of Administrative Appeals will consider approving special assessment liens on 25 properties for unpaid administrative citation fines and lien processing fees from March and April 2022, totaling $17,890. The board will also decide whether to switch future meetings to a hybrid format with virtual participation. Consent items include approving minutes from May and June 2022 meetings.

• Confirm 25 special assessment liens totaling $17,890 for unpaid citations and fees
• Select preferred meeting format: in-person only or hybrid with Zoom
• Approve minutes from May 5, 2022 and June 2, 2022 meetings
• Liens include properties on Campbell Ave, Wilbur Ave, G St, Longview Rd, and Lone Tree Way

Planning Commission

The August 3, 2022 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on August 17, 2022. No agenda items were discussed or considered for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for August 17, 2022

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

The scheduled standing committee meeting for July 28, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2022, at 5:30 PM.

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The City of Antioch Police Oversight Standing Committee meeting scheduled for July 26, 2022, is cancelled. The next meeting date and time is currently undetermined, but will occur no later than August 23, 2022, at 5:30 PM.

City Council

The City Council approved a master lease with Rudram LLC for the Executive Inn at 515 East 18th Street to serve as a non-congregate bridge housing site for unhoused residents, with a 3-2 vote. They also approved a supportive services agreement with Bay Area Community Services (BACS) for the same site, also 3-2. The Council denied a proposed gas station project at 5200 Lone Tree Way and directed staff to bring back a rent stabilization ordinance.

• Approved master lease with Rudram LLC for Executive Inn at 515 East 18th St (3-2)
• Approved BACS supportive services agreement for bridge housing program (3-2)
• Denied United Pacific Gas Station project at 5200 Lone Tree Way (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back rent stabilization ordinance with specific provisions
• Approved consent calendar items, including minutes and resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved amended RV parking ordinance with 3-foot setback and registration requirement (3-2)
• Approved new class specifications for Principal Executive Assistant and HR Specialist (unanimous)
• Appointed Ogorchock as voting delegate and Thorpe as alternate for League of California Cities conference (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider recommending approval of the Contra Loma Estates Park renovation, funded by a $2.9 million Proposition 68 grant. The project includes a walking path, dog park, restroom, and lighting. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings, including a cancelled May meeting.

• Recommend approval of Contra Loma Estates Park renovation (P.W. 298-P3) with $2.9M in Prop 68 grant funding
• Approve minutes from March 17, May 19 (cancelled), and June 7 special meetings
• Public comments accepted via email or phone

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Antioch Planning Commission meeting on July 20, 2022. The agenda lists only document attachments and provides no specific items for decision or discussion. No substantive actions are described.

Board of Administrative Appeals

The July 7, 2022 Board of Administrative Appeals meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. No agenda items are listed for this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for August 4, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The July 6, 2022 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 20, 2022. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for July 20, 2022

Cannabis Standing Committee

The Cannabis Standing Committee will review a proposed ordinance to add three new cannabis business districts (CB 4, CB 5, CB 6) to the city's zoning code, specifying which types of cannabis businesses are allowed and the required buffers in each. The committee will also hear presentations on current cannabis operations and consider social equity programs from Rubicon and United Core Alliance. The committee will provide direction to staff on whether to modify the draft ordinance or send it to the Planning Commission and City Council for review.

• Proposed ordinance adds CB 4 (Northwest Downtown/Marina), CB 5 (Slatten Ranch Business Park), and CB 6 (Slatten Ranch/Empire Center) to the three existing cannabis districts.
• CB 4 and CB 5 would allow most cannabis business types except storefront retail; CB 6 would allow storefront retail only.
• Buffers proposed: 600 feet between retail uses and 200 feet from sensitive uses in CB 4 and CB 5; 200 feet for both in CB 6.
• Ordinance also clarifies that the city may reduce buffer distances for any cannabis business, not just retail, when natural barriers exist.
• Committee will discuss social equity programs from Rubicon and United Core Alliance.

The Cannabis Standing Committee directed staff to present the draft cannabis business ordinance amendment to the Planning Commission and then to the City Council for possible adoption. The committee also discussed two social equity program proposals (Rubicon and United Core Alliance) but took no formal action on them, with members suggesting further review of local options like Back on Track.

• Directed staff to present draft cannabis ordinance to Planning Commission and City Council
• Requested quarterly updates on current and proposed cannabis businesses
• Discussed Rubicon social equity program; no action taken
• Discussed United Core Alliance expungement program; postponed consideration

Police Oversight Standing Committee

This meeting of the Police Oversight Standing Committee is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled no later than July 26, 2022 at 5:30 PM, with the exact date to be determined.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting no later than July 26, 2022 at 5:30 PM

City Council

The City Council approved and submitted the draft 6th Cycle Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review, after an initial motion failed for lack of a second. The council also approved the FY 2022-23 Action Plan for CDBG, PLHA, and Housing Successor funding, and adopted resolutions annexing parcels into CFD No. 2018-02 for police protection. The FY 2021-23 mid-year budget was amended to add a Recreation Program Coordinator position, and the CalVIP grant was accepted.

• Approved draft Housing Element for HCD review (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022-23 Action Plan for CDBG, PLHA, and Housing Successor funding (unanimous)
• Annexed KB Home North Bay parcels into CFD No. 2018-02 (unanimous)
• Annexed Promenade Antioch parcels into CFD No. 2018-02 (unanimous)
• Levied annual assessments for Street Light and Landscape Maintenance Districts (unanimous)
• Amended FY 2021-23 budgets adding Recreation Program Coordinator position (3-1, Barbanica absent)
• Accepted CalVIP grant (unanimous)

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

The AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee will meet to discuss traffic and pedestrian safety improvements around school sites, presented by Public Works Director John Samuelson, and receive a presentation on the AUSD Wellness Wheel. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the April 28, 2022 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2022, and the committee will not meet in July and August.

• Traffic & Pedestrian Safety Update by John Samuelson, including signage and striping improvements near schools
• AUSD Wellness Wheel Presentation
• Approve Standing Committee Minutes of April 28, 2022
• Future agenda item: Joint Agency Training (AUSD/City of Antioch)
• No meetings in July and August; next meeting September 22, 2022

Planning Commission

This is a routine Planning Commission meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda includes documents for the meeting, minutes, and two additional items, but no specific decisions or discussions are detailed.

• Meeting agenda and minutes documents
• Two additional agenda items (7-1 and 7-2) with no details provided

City Council

The City Council approved a $250,000 settlement in the Monika Helgemo lawsuit and continued the 6th Cycle Housing Element update to June 28, directing staff to add tenant protection language and consider new opportunity sites. The council also adopted the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, declared a Stage 2 water shortage, and approved Juneteenth holiday side letters for two employee unions.

• Approved $250,000 settlement in Helgemo v. City of Antioch (5-0)
• Continued Housing Element update to June 28, 2022, with direction to add tenant protection language and consider Viera Avenue and Slatten Ranch Road sites
• Adopted Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2022-2027 (unanimous)
• Declared Stage 2 water shortage and implemented conservation measures (unanimous)
• Approved Juneteenth holiday side letters for Public Works and Police Sworn Management (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including tobacco ordinance grace period and Public Safety Department formation (unanimous)
• Introduced speed limit ordinance on various roadways (3-1, Torres-Walker no, Thorpe absent)
• Approved proclamations for Pride Month and Juneteenth (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review and recommend City Council approval of the Draft 2022-2027 Five Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for parks and recreation projects. The plan includes about $12.3 million for parks and trails and $11.9 million for community facilities, with several projects unfunded. The meeting was rescheduled from May 19 due to lack of quorum.

• Nick Rodriguez Community Center Rehab: $4.5 million total, with $2.2 million from a state grant and $2.04 million unfunded
• Bicycle Garden Construction at Prewett Community Park: $4.25 million, with $3.7 million unfunded
• Rivertown Community Space Design at 2nd and E Streets: $350,000 from Park in Lieu Fund
• Prewett Park Pool Resurfacing: $390,000, with $200,000 unfunded
• Contra Loma Estates Park Renovation: $1.4 million, funded by Park in Lieu and Prop 68

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Board of Administrative Appeals will consider confirming special assessments totaling $15,240 against 15 properties for unpaid administrative citation fines and lien processing fees from February 2022. The board will also vote on whether to continue approval of the May 5, 2022 meeting minutes to the next meeting.

• Levy of special assessments totaling $15,240 for unpaid administrative citations and lien fees
• Properties include 4421 Montara Dr, 20 E Lake Dr, 3017 Pear St, 4536 Shannondale Dr, 2917 Carmona Way, 2814 Lone Tree Way, 1200 Auto Center Dr, 5072 Wagon Wheel Way, 219 W 8th St, 521-523 W 18th St
• Each assessment includes a $296 lien processing fee
• Approval of May 5, 2022 meeting minutes (continued to next meeting)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Antioch Planning Commission meeting on June 1, 2022. It lists agenda documents and minutes but provides no details on specific decisions or discussions.

• Agenda and minutes for June 1, 2022
• Multiple supporting documents (items 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 8-1)

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

The scheduled meeting for May 26, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2022, at 5:30 PM.

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The Police Oversight Standing Committee meeting scheduled for May 24, 2022 is cancelled. The next meeting date is to be determined, but will occur no later than June 28, 2022 at 5:30 PM.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting no later than June 28, 2022 at 5:30 PM

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special study session and regular meeting on May 24, 2022. They reviewed the draft 5-year Capital Improvement Program and mid-year budget, then took action on several consent items and public hearings. Key decisions included adopting ordinances for a police oversight commission and a military equipment policy, approving a $2.2 million grant application for the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, and setting new organics collection rates with Republic Services.

• Adopted ordinance creating Antioch Police Oversight Commission (Ord No. 2212-C-S)
• Adopted military use equipment policy per Assembly Bill 481 (Ord No. 2213-C-S)
• Approved $2,200,000 grant application for Nick Rodriguez Community Center rehabilitation
• Approved purchase of 11 police vehicles for $523,141.10
• Approved organics collection rates (Option #4) with Republic Services per SB 1383

The City Council approved a contract extension with Republic Services for organics collection, with residential rates increasing 15.2% over two years and commercial rates 7.7% over one year. The Council also introduced ordinances forming a Public Safety and Community Resources Department and amending the tobacco ordinance to add a grace period. Several cannabis operating agreements were approved, but a temporary cannabis event was denied. The Master Fee Schedule update was postponed after motions failed.

• Approved Republic Services organics contract extension to 2028 with 15.2% residential rate increase over 2 years (3-1)
• Introduced ordinance forming Public Safety and Community Resources Department (3-1)
• Introduced ordinance adding grace period to tobacco product ban (3-1)
• Approved cannabis operating agreements for Delta Family Pharms, Delta Labs, and KWMA Collective (unanimous)
• Denied temporary cannabis event for Contra Costa Farms (2-1-1)
• Approved amended operating agreement for Bakery Antioch I (3-1)
• Postponed Master Fee Schedule update (motion failed 2-2)
• Approved consent calendar including police oversight commission and military equipment policy (3-1)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is reviewing the draft Five Year Capital Improvement Program for 2022-2027. The commission will provide comments and a recommendation to the City Council regarding proposed park projects and funding.

• Draft 2022-2027 Five Year Capital Improvement Program (P.W. 150-22)
• Nick Rodriguez Community Center Rehabilitation: $4,500,000
• Bicycle Garden Construction: $4,000,000
• Rivertown Community Space Design: $350,000

Planning Commission

The provided document contains only a date and a list of file names. There are no specific project descriptions, public hearings, or legislative items listed in the text.

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on May 10, 2022, covering consent items, public hearings, and regular agenda items. Key actions included introducing ordinances for a Police Oversight Commission and a Military Equipment Policy, and authorizing pursuit of Homekey funding for housing at the Executive Inn. The council also discussed recreational vehicle permitting, additional housing solutions, and forming a Human Rights and Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee.

• Introduced ordinance creating Antioch Police Oversight Commission (to 05/24/2022)
• Introduced Military Equipment Policy per Assembly Bill 481 (to 05/24/2022)
• Authorized pursuit of Homekey funding for Executive Inn at 515 East 18th Street with $12.3 million local subsidy pledge
• Approved $218,000 settlement in litigation (Joshua Bickham v. City of Antioch)
• Adopted resolution urging Contra Costa County to phase out oil and gas operations on county lands

The City Council introduced an ordinance creating the Antioch Police Oversight Commission, waiving the first reading and reading it by title only, with a 3-1 vote (Barbanica opposed, Ogorchock absent). The Council also adopted a resolution to pursue Homekey funding for the Executive Inn at 515 East 18th Street, pledging a 5-year subsidy of $12.3 million, and approved a $218,000 settlement in the Philadelphia Indemnity litigation. Several other items were approved, including proclamations and a consent calendar, while one item (Voler Strategic Advisors agreement) was postponed for staff review.

• Introduced ordinance creating Antioch Police Oversight Commission (3-1, Barbanica no)
• Adopted Resolution 2022/83 authorizing Homekey funding pursuit for Executive Inn, pledging $12.3M subsidy (3-1, Barbanica no)
• Approved $218,000 settlement in Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company v. City of Antioch
• Approved consent calendar items A-G, I-M (unanimous; H and N removed)
• Approved Resolution 2022/77 urging Contra Costa County to phase out oil and gas operations (unanimous)
• Postponed item N (Voler Strategic Advisors agreement) for staff review (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022/84 forming Human Rights and Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee, appointing Thorpe and Torres-Walker for 6 months (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare ordinance forming Public Safety and Community Resources Department (consensus)

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Antioch Board of Administrative Appeals will consider approving the March 3, 2022 meeting minutes and confirming special assessments (liens) against properties with unpaid administrative citations and lien processing fees for December 2021 and January 2022, totaling $39,138.27. The board will also hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Confirm $39,138.27 in special assessments and liens for unpaid citations (Dec 2021–Jan 2022)
• Approve minutes from March 3, 2022 meeting
• Liens include properties on Wilbur Ave, Hillcrest Ave, and Lone Tree Way
• Each lien includes a $296 processing fee

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Antioch Planning Commission meeting on May 4, 2022. The agenda lists only document references and no specific discussion items, decisions, or public hearings are described.

• Agenda and minutes PDFs for the 5/4/22 meeting
• Multiple supporting documents (050422-6-1, 050422-6-2, 050422-6-3, 050422-7-2)

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

The Antioch City/AUSD Standing Committee will receive a joint presentation on upcoming summer 2022 activities, including recreation programs and school-based camps. The agenda also includes approval of the March 31, 2022 minutes and discussion of future items like joint agency training and traffic/pedestrian safety around schools.

• Joint presentation on summer 2022 activities by City and AUSD
• Approve Standing Committee minutes of March 31, 2022
• Future agenda item: traffic and pedestrian safety, including crossing guards
• Future agenda item: joint agency training (AUSD/City of Antioch)

Cannabis Standing Committee

The Antioch City Council's Cannabis Standing Committee will discuss and provide direction on several cannabis business items, including a request to transfer a cannabis business use permit from Bakery Antioch I, LLC (Cookies) to Red Workshop Antioch, LLC, and reviews of proposed operating agreements and social equity plans for Delta Family Pharms, Delta Labs, Inc., and KWMA Collective. The committee will also consider a proposal for a temporary cannabis event by Contra Costa Farms. No final decisions are made at this meeting; the committee provides direction to staff for potential City Council action.

• Transfer of cannabis business use permit #19-14 at 2515 W. 10th Street from Bakery Antioch I, LLC (Cookies) to Red Workshop Antioch, LLC
• Review of Delta Family Pharms' proposed operating agreement and social equity plan (cultivation at 2101 10th Street, Suites G, H, I)
• Review of Delta Labs, Inc.'s proposed operating agreement and social equity plan
• Review of KWMA Collective's proposed operating agreement and social equity plan
• Proposal by Contra Costa Farms for a temporary cannabis event at Contra Costa County Event Park

The Cannabis Standing Committee directed staff to present several cannabis business operating agreements and social equity plans to the City Council, including a transfer of the Cookies permit to Red Workshop. The committee also supported moving forward items for Delta Family Pharms, Delta Labs, KWMA Collective, and Contra Costa Farms' temporary event proposal. No final approvals were made; all items require Council action.

• Directed staff to present Cookies-to-Red Workshop permit transfer to City Council
• Supported moving Delta Family Pharms operating agreement to City Council
• Supported moving Delta Labs operating agreement to City Council
• Supported moving KWMA Collective operating agreement to City Council
• Agreed to forward Contra Costa Farms temporary cannabis event proposal to City Council
• Requested agendizing a social equity program application process
• Requested agendizing California Cannabis Department Program discussion

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The Antioch Police Oversight Standing Committee will review and discuss Assembly Bill 481, which requires local law enforcement to obtain City Council approval for military equipment use. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the March 22, 2022 meeting and propose future agenda topics. Public comments are invited in person, by email, or via Zoom.

• Review of AB 481 military equipment use policy and inventory
• Discussion of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Projectile Launch Platforms, and Projectiles
• Approval of March 22, 2022 meeting minutes
• Future agenda topics
• Public comment opportunities

City Council

The Antioch City Council met on April 26, 2022, and took action on several items, including postponing a proposal to pursue state Homekey funding for housing at the Executive Inn, which would have committed $12.3 million in local funds. The council also approved a resolution selecting Prewett Park as the preferred location for a Bicycle Garden, with Gentrytown Park as alternate, and authorized up to $550,000 for planning and design. Other actions included adopting ordinances for a Community Facilities District and infill housing overlay, approving water rates with no increases, and ratifying tentative labor agreements with several employee units.

• Postponed Homekey funding for Executive Inn at 515 East 18th Street, with $12.3 million local subsidy pledge
• Selected Prewett Park as preferred Bicycle Garden location, Gentrytown Park as alternate; authorized $550,000 for design
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2209-C-S forming Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 for Laurel Ranch Subdivision
• Adopted Ordinances No. 2210-C-S and 2211-C-S for Commercial Infill Housing Overlay District and zoning text amendments
• Approved water rates for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24 with no increases

The City Council postponed a decision on pursuing Homekey funding for the Executive Inn at 515 East 18th Street, voting 4-1 to delay the matter to a special meeting on April 29, 2022. The council also approved a consent calendar, selected Prewett Park as the preferred site for a Bicycle Garden, and approved several labor agreements.

• Postponed Homekey funding resolution for Executive Inn (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar, including ordinances and resolutions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022/70 selecting Prewett Park for Bicycle Garden (unanimous)
• Approved tobacco ordinance grace period until Dec 1, 2022 (consensus)
• Approved tentative agreements with Confidential Unit, OE3, Management Unit, TPEA (unanimous)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to City Attorney employment agreement (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop draft policy on police recruitment incentives
• Directed staff to develop policy on over-hiring sworn officers

City Council

This is a special meeting where the City Council will discuss and provide direction on nine follow-up items from previous meetings. Most items lacked consensus to move forward, but the council will consider creating a Human Rights and Racial Equity Committee, a beach park, and a comprehensive approach to street renaming. No final decisions are expected; the council is providing staff direction.

• Discussion on creating a Human Rights and Racial Equity Committee
• Consideration of EOC technology upgrades (no consensus previously)
• Police Chief's report on 2020-2021 crime (no consensus previously)
• Creation of a beach park from Riverview Lodge to the Marina (no consensus previously)
• Comprehensive approach to street renaming, including Veterans Boulevard and Thomas Gaines Boulevard

The Antioch City Council held a special meeting to review agenda items requested by council members. They reached consensus to direct staff to bring back a resolution creating an Ad Hoc Committee for a potential Human Rights and Racial Equity Committee, and to bring back the Veterans' Park proposal and street renaming discussions as separate agenda items. Several other items, including EOC technology upgrades, police crime reports, a beach park, Youth Appreciation Day, a censure policy, and administrative assistants, lacked consensus to move forward, though administrative assistants will be discussed during the budget process.

• Directed staff to bring back resolution for Ad Hoc Committee on Human Rights and Racial Equity Committee
• Supported bringing Veterans' Park proposal back as agenda item
• Supported renaming 'L' Street as separate agenda item with comprehensive street improvements discussion
• Supported including 'A' Street renaming in comprehensive street improvements discussion
• Supported bringing administrative assistants item back during budget process
• Lacked consensus to bring back EOC technology upgrades
• Lacked consensus to bring back police chief's crime report
• Lacked consensus to bring back censure policy

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on April 12, 2022, covering a public hearing on redistricting, several consent items, and multiple resolutions. Key actions included adopting a final redistricting map, approving the display of the Pride Progress Flag at City Hall, and directing staff on a police oversight commission. The meeting also included closed session items on property negotiations, litigation, labor negotiations, and a performance evaluation.

• Adopted final redistricting map (Draft Map A – Modified) via Resolution 2022/51 (3/2 vote)
• Approved display of Pride Progress Flag at City Hall from April 12 to December 31, 2022 (Resolution 2022/52, 3/2 vote)
• Approved purchase of a Bandit Brush and Woodchipper Model M-12XP for up to $65,543 (Resolution 2022/54)
• Continued public hearing for Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 (Laurel Ranch Subdivision) to April 26, 2022
• Adopted resolutions for Strategic Infill Housing Study, including zoning map and text amendments (Resolutions 2022/57-59)

The Antioch City Council voted 3-2 to adopt the final redistricting map (Draft Map A – Modified), with Mayor Thorpe and Councilmembers Torres-Walker and Wilson in favor, and Ogorchock and Barbanica opposed. The council also approved several resolutions, including the display of the Pride Progress Flag at City Hall, ARPA funding allocations, and labor agreements. No items were denied or tabled.

• Adopted final redistricting map (Draft Map A – Modified) (3-2)
• Approved display of Pride Progress Flag at City Hall Apr 12–Dec 31, 2022 (3-2)
• Approved ARPA funding allocations and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to form Police Oversight Commission (consensus)
• Approved side letter agreement with Treatment Plant Employees Association (unanimous)
• Approved tentative agreements with Antioch Police Officers Association (unanimous)
• Approved class specification updates for Assistant City Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including warrants and minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Antioch Planning Commission. The agenda lists only the date and attachments, with no specific action items described. The commission will likely review the agenda and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Review of agenda and attachments
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

The AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee will review city traffic updates, including school signage and striping analysis and traffic calming measures near Antioch High School and 18th Street, and discuss F Street concerns. The committee will also consider future agenda items such as joint agency training and a potential crossing guard study.

• School Signage and Striping Analysis
• Antioch High School and 18th Street Traffic Calming Measures
• F Street discussion
• Potential Crossing Guard Study
• Joint Agency Training (AUSD/APD)

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The Antioch Police Oversight Standing Committee will receive presentations on Assembly Bill 481 military equipment use and the formation of a civilian police oversight commission, and provide direction to staff. The committee will also approve minutes from January 25, 2022, and discuss future agenda topics.

• Review of AB 481 military equipment policy, including the MAXXPRO armored vehicle (cost $658,000, received at no cost)
• Discussion on forming a civilian police oversight commission and draft ordinance
• Approval of January 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comment opportunities in person, via email, or Zoom

The Antioch Police Oversight Standing Committee voted not to proceed with a presentation to the City Council for the formation of a Civilian Police Oversight Body. The motion passed with two ayes, two abstentions, and one absence. The committee also approved the minutes from its January 25, 2022 meeting and discussed Assembly Bill 481 on military equipment use.

• Approved minutes of January 25, 2022 (4-0, Wilson absent)
• Motion to not proceed with civilian police oversight body presentation passed (2-0, Thorpe and Torres-Walker abstained, Wilson absent)

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on March 22, 2022, taking action on a consent calendar, a public hearing, and several regular agenda items. The most consequential action was forming Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 for the Laurel Ranch subdivision to fund public services, with the final tax levy continued to April 12. The Council also discussed American Rescue Plan Act funding allocation and received a presentation on the Mayor's Apprenticeship Program.

• Formed Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 (Public Services) for Laurel Ranch Subdivision (P.W. 698)
• Approved $237,297.53 construction agreement with Corporate Sign Systems for Antioch Rivertown Gateway Sign
• Approved $200,000 increase to 4Leaf, Inc. contract for building inspection services, total not to exceed $600,000
• Approved new 5-year lease with Twin Rivers Marine Insurance Agency for Antioch Marina office space
• Rejected claims submitted by Jose Amaya and Maria Santos Cruz

The City Council directed staff to return with cost estimates for increasing street sweeping services and signage. They also reached consensus on a list of 13 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending ideas, including a mental health crisis response pilot, bridge housing support, small business grants, and park enhancements, with a funding analysis to follow. The Council also approved the consent calendar, formed a Community Facilities District for the Laurel Ranch subdivision, and continued a public hearing on special taxes to April 12, 2022.

• Approved consent calendar items, including minutes, warrants, and contracts (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022/49 forming Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 for Laurel Ranch (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022/50 calling special landowner election for CFD No. 2022-01 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on CFD special taxes to April 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back costs for increased street sweeping and signage (consensus)
• Consensus on 13 ARPA spending ideas, including mental health pilot and small business grants
• Approved Mayor's Apprenticeship Program presentation and direction to staff
• Approved Resolution 2022/45 extending teleconference meetings under AB 361 (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive an update on Senior Center and Nick Rodriguez Community Center programs and discuss the design, distribution, and future implementation of 3-way waste receptacles in city parks. The waste receptacle discussion was requested by Chair Arce to reduce trash in and around parks, and staff will provide an update on waste reduction and management. The meeting also includes approval of the February 17, 2022 minutes and public comments.

• Discussion on 3-way waste receptacles in parks, including design, distribution, and future implementation
• Update on Senior Center and Nick Rodriguez Community Center programs from Recreation Supervisor Monserrat Cabral
• Approval of minutes from February 17, 2022 meeting
• Public comments on park and recreation issues

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The March 17, 2022 meeting of the Antioch Police Oversight Standing Committee is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for no later than April 21, 2022 at 5:30 PM, with the exact date and time to be determined.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting no later than April 21, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Antioch Planning Commission meeting on March 16, 2022. The listed items are only document references (agenda, minutes, and attachments), with no specific decisions or discussion topics provided.

• Meeting agenda and minutes documents listed

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special meeting to receive public input and select a final redistricting map that redefines the boundaries of all four City Council electoral districts, based on 2020 census data and the California FAIR MAPS Act. The council voted to move forward with 'Draft Map A – Modified'. The selected map will be formally adopted by resolution at a future meeting.

• Selected 'Draft Map A – Modified' as the final redistricting map
• Map creates one majority/minority Black voting district
• Districts must comply with federal equal population and Voting Rights Act requirements
• Public hearings held on multiple dates from October 2021 to March 2022
• No fiscal impact

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special meeting to receive public input and select a final redistricting map, then a regular meeting covering consent items and regular agenda items. The Council adopted ordinances restricting tobacco sales, creating a transitional housing overlay district, and approved various resolutions including appointments and contract amendments.

• Adopted ordinance requiring new tobacco businesses to be at least 1,000 feet from schools and clarifying ban on new tobacco retailers (Ord No. 2206-C-S)
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting sale of flavored tobacco, e-cigarettes, and regulating package sizes and minimum prices for cigars and little cigars (Ord No. 2207-C-S)
• Adopted ordinance creating a Transitional Housing Overlay District and rezoning parcels at 515 E. 18th Street (Ord No. 2208-C-S)
• Approved $50,000 increase to Bartle Wells Associates utility rate services agreement, total $99,900
• Approved $92,000 extension to Gualco Group contract for Brackish Water Desalination Project, total $292,000

The City Council selected draft map A as the final redistricting map redefining City Council electoral district boundaries, with a 3-2 vote. The Council also approved consent calendar items, including ordinances on tobacco retailer restrictions and transitional housing zoning, and made appointments to the Planning Commission.

• Adopted draft map A for redistricting (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2206-C-S modifying distance between tobacco businesses (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2207-C-S restricting flavored tobacco sales (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2208-C-S transitional housing zoning overlay (3-2)
• Appointed Robert Martin, Warren Lutz, and Christian Hills to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Formed Public Safety and Community Resources Ad Hoc Committee with Torres-Walker and Wilson for 6 months (unanimous)
• Approved class specification updates for Management Bargaining Unit (unanimous)

Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee

The Sales Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee will review and finalize its annual report to the Antioch City Council, covering Measure C and Measure W funds for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. The committee will also receive financial information on Measure W allocations to various departments and approve the minutes from the February 1, 2022 meeting.

• Finalize annual report to City Council (due March 16, 2022)
• Receive Measure W financial info for FY21: Code Enforcement ($1.59M), Recreation ($1.55M), Youth Network Services ($135K), Community Development ($169K), Public Works ($99K), Human Resources ($134K), Finance ($115K)
• Police staffing data: 116 sworn officers as of June 30, 2021, net increase of 34 since 2013
• Approve minutes from February 1, 2022 meeting

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Antioch Board of Administrative Appeals will consider approving meeting minutes and confirming special assessments (liens) on 38 properties for unpaid administrative citations and lien processing fees from October and November 2021. The board will vote on whether to record these liens with the Contra Costa County Recorder's Office. Public comments are allowed on each agenda item.

• Confirm liens totaling $29,756 for unpaid citations and $296 processing fees per property
• Properties include 3029 Pear St, 2047 Mokelumne Dr, 604 W 11th St, 4503 Sweet Water St, and others
• Approve minutes from November 4, 2021 and January 6, 2022 meetings
• Public comments accepted in writing or in person

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special meeting on redistricting, receiving public input and scheduling another study session for March 8, 2022. At the regular meeting, the council approved consent items, including a $400,000 contract amendment for building inspection services and the purchase of seven code enforcement vehicles. Public hearings resulted in advancing a transitional housing overlay district, a cannabis facility permit, and tobacco restrictions, with final adoption set for March 8, 2022. The council also discussed Homekey financing for unhoused services and RV storage on residential properties.

• Approved $200,000 increase to 4Leaf, Inc. contract for building inspection services, total not to exceed $400,000
• Approved purchase of 7 code enforcement vehicles from Downtown Ford for $218,699.27
• Introduced ordinance to create Transitional Housing Overlay District at 515 E. 18th Street
• Approved use permit for Natural Supplements cannabis facility (UP-20-01, AR-20-01)
• Introduced ordinance requiring new tobacco businesses to be 1,000 feet from schools and banning flavored tobacco

The Antioch City Council introduced an ordinance creating a Transitional Housing Overlay District and rezoning parcels at 515 E. 18th Street (3-2), approved a cannabis operations facility for Natural Supplements (4-1), and introduced ordinances restricting tobacco sales (unanimous and 3-2). The council also failed to select a final redistricting map, instead requesting modifications to draft map A and map 521 for further study. No final action was taken on Homekey financing or RV storage, but enforcement on active RV cases was suspended.

• Introduced Transitional Housing Overlay District and zoning amendment for 515 E. 18th St (3-2)
• Approved Natural Supplements cannabis facility use permit and design review (4-1)
• Approved IS/MND and MMRP for cannabis facility (4-1)
• Introduced ordinance requiring 1,000-ft buffer for new tobacco businesses (unanimous)
• Introduced flavored tobacco and e-cigarette ban (3-2)
• Failed to select final redistricting map; map 91 and map 521 motions failed (2-3 each)
• Approved consent calendar including warrants, minutes, and resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved new Public Safety & Community Resources Director class specification (4-1)

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The February 22, 2022 meeting of the Antioch Police Oversight Standing Committee is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 22, 2022, at a time to be determined.

• February 22, 2022 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: March 22, 2022, time TBD

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

The AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee meeting scheduled for February 17, 2022, at 5:30PM is cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is set for March 17, 2022, at 5:30PM. This notice contains no agenda items or decisions.

• Meeting cancelled for February 17, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for March 17, 2022 at 5:30PM

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider recommending approval of the Laurel Ranch Parks Conceptual Landscape Plans, which include two neighborhood parks (Parcel A and Parcel B) totaling about 15,889 square feet, to the Planning Commission and City Council. The commission will also receive updates on Senior Center and Nick Rodriguez Community Center programs and discuss possible locations for exercise equipment in city parks and trails. The agenda includes approval of the January 20, 2022 minutes and public comments.

• Recommendation to approve Laurel Ranch Parks Conceptual Landscape Plans (Parcel A: 10,720 SF, Parcel B: 5,169 SF)
• Conditions include play structures for ages 2-5 and 5-12, shade structures, drinking fountains, and ADA-compliant paths
• Senior Center and Nick Rodriguez Community Center program updates from Recreation Supervisor Monserrat Cabral
• Discussion on possible locations for exercise equipment in city parks and trails
• Approval of minutes from January 20, 2022 meeting

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special meeting to receive public input on redistricting maps but did not select a final map, instead directing staff to bring back draft Map A for the next meeting. The regular meeting then handled routine approvals, including consent calendar items, and tabled the final redistricting resolution. Several closed-session items were reported out, including litigation and negotiations.

• Redistricting: Council rejected draft Maps B and 91, directed staff to return with Map A on Feb. 22
• Adopted ordinance allowing temporary cannabis events on public property (Ord. No. 2204-C-S)
• Approved $350,000 increase to City Hall office modifications contract with Alex Kushner General, Inc. (total $1,054,000)
• Approved $150,000 increase to City Hall Plaza and Leo Fontana Fountain project with Mercoza (total agreement $608,013)
• Authorized additional $56,700 from General Fund for Executive Inn stays for unhoused services (total not to exceed $206,700)

The City Council did not select a final redistricting map, instead tabling the item and agreeing to bring Draft Map A back to a study session on February 22, 2022. The council also approved consent calendar items, including an additional $56,700 for unhoused resident services, and adopted resolutions for salary adjustments with two employee groups. Closed session actions included authorizing counter-complaints in three lawsuits and a settlement agreement.

• Tabled final redistricting map selection; Draft Map A to be discussed Feb. 22 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar, including $56,700 additional for Executive Inn stays (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022/16 for teleconference meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022/17 responding to grand jury report on animal services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022/25 for Operating Engineers Local 3 salary adjustments (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022/26 for Management Benefit Unit salary adjustments (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance amending Disaster Council for state compliance (unanimous)
• Authorized counter-complaints in three lawsuits (3-1, Barbanica no, Thorpe absent)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Antioch City Council with only two agenda items, both proclamations. The council approved a proclamation honoring the city's sesquicentennial (150th anniversary of incorporation) and another honoring Genesis Church-Antioch. The meeting was brief, with a roll call, pledge, and adjournment.

• Proclamation for the Sesquicentennial of Antioch's Incorporation (Feb 6, 2022)
• Proclamation honoring Genesis Church-Antioch
• Both proclamations approved 3-0

The Antioch City Council held a special meeting on February 4, 2022, and unanimously approved two proclamations: one honoring the city's sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) of incorporation, and one honoring Genesis Church-Antioch. A typographical error in the sesquicentennial proclamation was corrected, changing 'Welch' to 'Welsh'. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 5:03 P.M.

• Approved sesquicentennial proclamation as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Genesis Church-Antioch proclamation as presented (unanimous)

Board of Administrative Appeals

The February 3, 2022 meeting of the Antioch Board of Administrative Appeals has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: March 3, 2022, 3:00 p.m.

Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee

The Antioch Sales Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee will meet virtually to review financial information for Measure C and Measure W for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, and to begin drafting its annual report to the City Council. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and receiving the financial reports.

• Measure W receipts totaling $19,485,195
• Measure C deposits into Police Department
• Code Enforcement payroll funded with sales tax: $1,587,420.30
• City Hall and median project costs funded with sales tax
• Recreation funding allocation from sales tax

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a public hearing on draft redistricting maps and selected Draft Map B and Draft Map 91 for final consideration on February 8, 2022. The council also adopted several ordinances, including safe gun storage and a ban on oil and gas drilling in certain zones, and approved a contract amendment for water rights consulting. A proposed ordinance on temporary cannabis events was continued to the next meeting.

• Selected Draft Map B and Draft Map 91 for redistricting, with final map to be chosen Feb. 8
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2202-C-S requiring safe storage of firearms in residences
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2203-C-S prohibiting oil and gas drilling in M-2 and S zones
• Approved ninth amendment to Walter Bishop Consulting contract, increasing by $168,000 to $664,000
• Continued ordinance on temporary cannabis events on public property to Feb. 8

The City Council selected redistricting draft maps B and 91 for final consideration on February 8, 2022. The Council also approved a consent calendar, adopted a resolution for the Creekside–Vineyards project, introduced an ordinance for temporary cannabis events, and directed staff on zero-emission vehicle transition.

• Selected redistricting draft maps B and 91 for final map selection (consensus)
• Approved consent calendar items A-F, H, and I (unanimous)
• Approved Item G, prohibiting oil and gas drilling in M-2 and S zones (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022/14 approving Creekside–Vineyards conditions revisions (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance allowing temporary cannabis events on public property (3-2, Torres-Walker, Wilson, Thorpe ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 2022/15 authorizing CALVIP grant applications for 5 years (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop a phasing-out process for city fleet to zero-emission vehicles (consensus)
• Tabled new Community Resources Director classification (unanimous)

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The Antioch Police Oversight Standing Committee will receive a presentation from the Antioch Police Department on the process for civilian complaints against on-duty officers and provide direction to staff. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its November 23, 2021 meeting and discuss future agenda topics. This is an interim body established before the formation of an independent review commission.

• Review and discuss process for civilian complaints of on-duty police officers
• Approve minutes of November 23, 2021 meeting
• Discussion of future agenda topics
• Public comment opportunities (in-person, written, virtual)

The Police Oversight Standing Committee met and approved the minutes from November 23, 2021. They reviewed and discussed the process for civilian complaints of on-duty police officers, with a recommendation for the City Attorney to pursue a second complaint avenue and develop procedures. No formal decisions were made on the complaint process.

• Approved November 23, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Discussed civilian complaint process; no action taken
• Agreed City Attorney will discuss second complaint avenue with Council, Interim Chief, and HR

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

The AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee meeting scheduled for January 20, 2022, at 5:30PM is cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is February 17, 2022, at 5:30PM. No agenda items are listed for this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, receive updates on water park and aquatics programs, review funds available for park improvements, and discuss the City's new accessibility policy for inclusive play environments. The meeting includes public comment opportunities and approval of prior minutes.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Water Park and Aquatics Programs update from Recreation Supervisor Bree Pires
• Overview of City funds available for park improvements
• Overview of Park Accessibility Policy and applicability to new developments
• Approval of November 18, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Antioch Planning Commission. The agenda lists only document attachments and provides no specific items for discussion or decision, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive agenda is not included in the provided text.

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on January 11, 2022, covering a public hearing on draft redistricting maps, several consent calendar items, and multiple public hearings. The most consequential action was approval of the Wild Horse Multifamily Project, which included certifying an Environmental Impact Report, a General Plan Amendment to high-density residential, and a vesting tentative map. The council also introduced ordinances on safe firearm storage and prohibiting oil and gas drilling in certain zones, and discussed temporary cannabis events on public property.

• Approved Wild Horse Multifamily Project (PD-20-01, GP-20-03, AR-21-17) with EIR certification and General Plan Amendment to High Density Residential (Reso 2022/07, 2022/08, 2022/09)
• Introduced ordinance to require safe storage of firearms in residences (to Jan 25, 2022)
• Introduced ordinance to prohibit oil and gas drilling in M-2 and S zones (to Jan 25, 2022)
• Approved $150,000 for motel voucher program at Executive Inn (Reso 2022/01)
• Awarded $398,000 contract to Mercoza for Prewett Park concrete improvements (Reso 2022/02)

The Antioch City Council approved the Wild Horse Multifamily Project, including certifying its Environmental Impact Report, amending the General Plan to high-density residential, and approving a vesting tentative map and design review. The approval required a CFD for fire protection, an all-abilities park, and a speed hump at the entrance. The council also introduced ordinances on safe gun storage and prohibiting oil and gas drilling in certain zones.

• Certified Wild Horse Multifamily Project EIR (unanimous)
• Approved General Plan Amendment to High Density Residential (unanimous)
• Introduced zoning map amendment for PD-20-01 (unanimous)
• Approved Vesting Tentative Map and Design Review with conditions (3-1, Torres-Walker no)
• Introduced safe gun storage ordinance (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance prohibiting oil and gas drilling in M-2 and S zones (unanimous)
• Dissolved Transitional Housing Ad Hoc Committee (4-1, Ogorchock no)
• Extended Community Violence Solutions Ad Hoc Committee for 6 months (unanimous)

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Antioch Board of Administrative Appeals will elect a chair and vice-chair, consider approving liens for unpaid administrative citations, hear two property code violation appeals, and decide on the format of future meetings (virtual or in-person). The consent calendar includes confirming special assessments and liens against numerous properties for unpaid fines and processing fees.

• Election of chair and vice-chair
• Approval of liens for unpaid administrative citations and $296 processing fees on dozens of properties
• Appeal CE2107-123: overgrown vegetation, encroachment, and tree violations at 1123 Cook St
• Appeal CE2106-171: unpermitted RV at 1119 Macaulay St
• Selection of preferred meeting format: virtual or in-person