Antioch public meetings in 2023

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will review program updates for the Antioch Senior Center and Nick Rodriguez Community Center. Members will also discuss a proposed 'Adopt a Trail' volunteer program and identify park areas for skateboarding, rollerblading, and bicycling.

• Program update for Antioch Senior Center and Nick Rodriguez Community Center
• Discussion of a possible 'Adopt a Trail' volunteer trash pickup program
• Discussion regarding park areas designated for skateboarding, rollerblading, or bicycles
• Approval of November 16, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The Antioch City Council is meeting to adopt the Environmental Justice Element to the General Plan, a public hearing item, and to approve a series of consent calendar items including contracts and appointments. The council also approved over $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding for small business support programs and made several administrative appointments.

• Adopted Environmental Justice Element amending the General Plan (Reso 2023/190)
• Approved $1.5M in ARPA funding for 9 small business resource providers, including $300,000 for Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center and $250,000 for Working Solutions
• Approved $82,560 amendment to CSI Metrics water treatment plant consulting agreement (total $294,720)
• Approved $50,000 amendment to Gualco Group for Brackish Water Desalination Project support (total $342,000)
• Appointed Jacquelyn Higgins to Board of Administrative Appeals; selected Monica E. Wilson as Mayor Pro Tem

Board of Administrative Appeals

The scheduled meeting for the Board of Administrative Appeals on December 7, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for January 4, 2024.

Planning Commission

The agenda lists only procedural items—approval of minutes and general business—with no substantive decisions or public hearings specified. The attached documents are available for review, but no specific actions are detailed.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• General business items

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on November 28, 2023, covering a range of administrative and financial items. Key actions included approving a $2,499,900 construction contract for the Contra Loma Estates Park Renovation, authorizing up to $1,000,000 in General Fund advancement for the Antioch Bicycle Garden Project (to match a $4,000,000 grant), and adopting ordinances to rezone 33 parcels for an Innovative Housing Overlay District and amend zoning text. The council also settled a lawsuit for $35,000 and approved several appointments and budget amendments.

• Awarded $2,499,900 construction contract to Star Construction, Inc. for Contra Loma Estates Park Renovation
• Authorized up to $1,000,000 General Fund advancement for Antioch Bicycle Garden Project to match $4,000,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant
• Adopted ordinances to rezone 33 parcels for Innovative Housing (IH) Overlay District and amend Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations
• Approved $150,000 increase to Purpose-Built contract for safety apparel and uniforms
• Settled lawsuit Justin Nartea v. Pamela Sabedra et al. for $35,000

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider adding a third member to the Rivertown Community Space Ad-Hoc Committee. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding possible hygiene stations in parks and the formation of a new committee for reviewing civic enhancement grant applications.

• Adding a third member to the Rivertown Community Space Ad-Hoc Committee
• Formation of an Ad-Hoc Committee for reviewing Civic Enhancement Grant applications
• Discussion of possible hygiene stations in parks
• $350,000 allocated in the City Budget for Rivertown public outreach and concept development

Planning Commission

The November 15, 2023 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on December 6, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for December 6, 2023

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on November 14, 2023, covering a range of items including housing and zoning changes, traffic calming funding, and a discussion on prohibiting spectators at illegal street races. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including warrants and rezone ordinances for warehouse projects, and made appointments to city commissions.

• Adopted ordinances for East 18th Street East and West Warehouse Projects (Ord. No. 2233-C-S and 2234-C-S)
• Introduced ordinances to amend zoning for Accessory Dwelling Units and rezone 33 parcels for an Innovative Housing Overlay District (continued to Nov 28)
• Approved $1,085,000 reallocation from Streetlight Improvements Project for traffic calming on James Donlon Boulevard and West 10th Street
• Directed staff to prepare a sideshow and street racing organizer and bystander ordinance
• Appointed Cortney L. Jones to Planning Commission and Lemuel del Castillo and Daynon Matthews to Parks and Recreation Commission

Board of Administrative Appeals

The City of Antioch has cancelled the Board of Administrative Appeals meeting scheduled for November 2, 2023. No items were decided or discussed at this session. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for December 7, 2023

Planning Commission

This is a regular Planning Commission meeting agenda with attached documents, including agenda, meeting minutes, and several numbered items. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda document (110123 AGENDA.PDF)
• Meeting minutes (110123 MEETING MINUTES.PDF)
• Item 7-1 with attachment (110123-7-1.PDF, 110123-7-1-M1.PDF)
• Item 5-1 with attachment (110123-5-1-C1.PDF)
• Item 8-1 (110123-8-1.PDF)

Cannabis Standing Committee

The Cannabis Standing Committee will discuss and possibly recommend approval of proposed ownership transfers for KWMA Collective and Alluvium/Lemonade, and receive updates on the social equity program. The committee will provide direction to staff on these items, which may later go to the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• KWMA Collective proposed transfer of ownership to Demeter GM, Inc. (75% majority owner)
• Alluvium/Lemonade proposed transfer of ownership
• Social equity program updates: Radix Growth, 300 G Street, Sommersville Dispensary
• Approval of April 20, 2023 special meeting minutes

City Council

The Antioch City Council is deciding on two warehouse projects on East 18th Street, approving environmental reviews, plan amendments, and development permits. The council also discusses a potential ordinance against sideshows and street racing, and considers increasing street sweeping services. Several routine items, such as meeting minutes and warrants, are on the consent calendar.

• Approved East 18th Street East Warehouse Project (Resos 2023/156-159) with Mitigated Negative Declaration
• Approved East 18th Street West Warehouse Project (Resos 2023/160-161) with Mitigated Negative Declaration
• Discussed ordinance prohibiting reckless driving exhibitions (sideshows) and street racing
• Approved $143,000 purchase of CAD/RMS server hardware via AMS.NET
• Approved $270,000 three-year GIS consulting agreement with Kosmos Geospatial, LLC

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Antioch Planning Commission meeting on October 18, 2023. The agenda lists several documents for review, but the specific items are not described in the provided text. The meeting appears to be a regular session with attached documents and minutes.

• Multiple agenda documents (101823-8-1, 101823-7-2, 101823-7-1, 101823-6-1) for review
• Meeting agenda and minutes documents attached

City Council

The Antioch City Council is deciding whether to extend or dissolve two ad hoc committees: the Human Rights and Racial Equity Committee and the Economic Development Commission Restructuring Committee. They will also discuss direction on unhoused encampment buffer zones. The agenda includes routine proclamations, consent items, and board vacancy announcements.

• Extend Human Rights and Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee to March 12, 2024
• Extend Economic Development Commission Ad Hoc Committee to April 9, 2024
• Discussion on unhoused encampment buffer zones
• Purchase of furniture for Public Works offices up to $175,154.23
• Proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness and Breast Cancer Awareness Months

Board of Administrative Appeals

The October 5, 2023 Board of Administrative Appeals meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled for October 5, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for November 2, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The October 4, 2023 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on October 18, 2023. No agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for October 18, 2023

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on September 26, 2023, covering routine approvals, a public hearing on CDBG and Housing Successor funds, and several discussion items. The Council voted 3/1/1 to continue holding meetings in person without teleconferencing accommodations. They also discussed designations with State Parks, a Juneteenth presentation, and a Friendly Senior City designation, providing direction to staff on some items.

• Voted 3/1/1 to continue in-person meetings without teleconferencing (Torres-Walker no, Wilson abstained)
• Public hearing on FY 2022-23 CAPER and 2024-25 CDBG Action Plan priorities
• Rejected bids for Antioch Water Park Main Building Siding Repairs (Reso 2023/152)
• Rejected claims by Danny Ray Weatherby and Maria Immaculada Velasquez Hernandez
• Closed session on real property negotiations at 800 W. 2nd Street and anticipated litigation

Planning Commission

The September 20, 2023 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on October 4, 2023. No agenda items or decisions are scheduled for this date.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for October 4, 2023

City Council

The Antioch City Council held its regular meeting on September 12, 2023, adopting several resolutions and ordinances, including a tenant anti-retaliation ordinance and a discussion on hiring retired police officers. The council also approved budget amendments for planning positions and continued a discussion on false alarm fees.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2232-C-S prohibiting retaliation and harassment of residential tenants (3/1 vote)
• Failed motion to amend ordinance transferring police chief appointment authority from city manager to council (2/3 vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023/144 continuing police officer recruitment signing bonus program up to $300,000 for FY 2023-2024
• Approved Resolution No. 2023/147 amending consulting agreement with Woodard & Curran for West Antioch Creek Silt Removal Project, adding $152,992 (total $1,826,000)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023/150 amending FY 2024-2025 budget to fund planning positions ($293,157 for FY 2023-24, $308,925 for FY 2024-25)

The council adopted Resolution 2023/143, creating a new class specification, salary range, and assigning it to the Management bargaining unit. It also unanimously approved a proclamation for National Hispanic Heritage Month. Several consent‑calendar items were approved, including minutes from August meetings, second readings of two ordinances, and resolutions on police recruitment bonuses and a response to a grand‑jury housing report.

• Approved Resolution 2023/143 – new class specification for Property and Evidence Supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved National Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved City Council minutes for August 8, 2023 (consent calendar)
• Approved City Council minutes for August 22, 2023 (consent calendar)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2232‑C‑S – prohibits retaliation and harassment of residential tenants (consent calendar)
• Second reading of ordinance transferring authority to appoint, supervise, and remove the chief of police (consent calendar)
• Approved Resolution 2023/144 – continuance of employee referral and recruitment signing bonus for police officers (consent calendar)
• Approved Resolution 2023/145 – authorize response to Grand Jury Report No. 2306 on affordable housing (consent calendar)

Board of Administrative Appeals

The September 7, 2023 meeting of the Antioch Board of Administrative Appeals has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: October 5, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

City Council

The Antioch City Council introduced an ordinance that would transfer the authority to appoint, supervise, and remove the Chief of Police from the City Manager to the City Council, with a 90-day delay before it takes effect. The council also introduced a tenant protection ordinance prohibiting landlord retaliation and harassment, and approved a budget increase for the Zero Emission Vehicle Transition Project.

• Introduced ordinance to move police chief appointment power to City Council (3/2 vote)
• Introduced ordinance prohibiting retaliation and harassment of residential tenants (3/1 vote)
• Approved $1,226,760 increase for Zero Emission Vehicle Transition Project (total $1,361,814)
• Approved $1,650,000 amendment for Fulton Yard Recycling Project with C&J Favalora Trucking (total $3,450,000)
• Approved $1,365,000 contract for homeless encampment cleanup with ServiceMaster (5-year total $2,316,360)

The City Council introduced an ordinance to transfer the authority to appoint, supervise, and remove the Chief of Police from the City Manager to the City Council. The council also approved a budget increase for a vehicle transition project and passed several community proclamations.

• Introduced ordinance to transfer Police Chief appointment and removal power to City Council (3-2)
• Amended Police Chief ordinance to take effect 90 days after adoption (3-2)
• Approved $1,226,760 General Fund increase for Zero Emission Vehicle Transition Project (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for Antioch Christian Center, Dr. Carol Weyland Conner, and Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is reviewing final improvement plans for Phases 4-6 of the Promenade at Sand Creek project. The meeting also includes the introduction of the Rivertown Community Space Project.

• Recommendation to approve final improvement plans for Promenade at Sand Creek (Phases 4-6)
• Introduction of the Rivertown Community Space Project and formation of an Ad-Hoc Committee
• Approval of June 15, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

This is a Planning Commission meeting agenda for August 16, 2023, but the provided text contains only document references and no specific agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no decisions or discussions listed in the available text.

• No specific agenda items listed in provided text

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on August 8, 2023, taking action on several items. They adopted resolutions for traffic calming improvements, objective design standards, street light and landscape maintenance assessments, and a resolution supporting exoneration of the Port Chicago 50. A second reading of an ordinance prohibiting retaliation and harassment of residential tenants failed to pass, and several items were continued to the next meeting.

• Adopted traffic calming improvements for Sycamore Drive, James Donlon Boulevard, and West 10th Street, with $425,000 from Gas Tax Fund
• Failed to adopt ordinance prohibiting retaliation and harassment of residential tenants (motion to continue failed 2/1)
• Approved third amendment to Urban Planning Partners contract, adding $67,772 (total $885,277) for housing and safety elements
• Adopted resolution approving Single Family and Missing Middle Objective Design Standards
• Adopted resolution levying annual assessments for Street Light and Landscape Maintenance Districts 1, 2A, 4, 5, 9, 10 for FY 2023/24

The City Council unanimously approved traffic calming improvements for Sycamore Drive, James Donlon Boulevard, and West 10th Street. This included a budget amendment to allocate $425,000 from the Gas Tax Fund for the Sycamore Drive project. Council also introduced an ordinance to change speed limits on various roadways.

• Approved traffic calming improvements for Sycamore Drive, James Donlon Boulevard, and West 10th Street (Unanimous)
• Approved $425,000 from Gas Tax Fund for Sycamore Drive traffic calming (Unanimous)
• Introduced by title and waived first reading of ordinance to change prima facie speed limits on certain streets (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to research restriping Mahogany Way

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Antioch Board of Administrative Appeals will hold a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and confirm special assessments placed on properties for unpaid administrative abatement and lien processing fees from February and March 2023. The board will also hear public comments on non-agenda items. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Approve minutes of April 6, 2023 regular meeting
• Approve minutes of June 15, 2023 special meeting
• Confirm special assessments for unpaid abatement and lien fees (Feb–Mar 2023)

Planning Commission

The August 2, 2023 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on August 16, 2023. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for August 16, 2023

City Council

The City Council introduced an ordinance to prohibit retaliation and harassment of residential tenants with three specific amendments. Additionally, the Council decided to contract out homeless encampment cleanup services to a third-party provider.

• Introduced ordinance prohibiting retaliation and harassment of residential tenants with amendments (3-1)
• Directed staff to contract out homeless encampment cleanup services (4-0-1)
• Authorized Acting City Manager to make budget adjustments for encampment cleanup (4-0-1)
• Forgave $6,333.65 in past rent for COVID-19 period for property at 809-815 1st Street (4-0-1)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Antioch Planning Commission. The agenda lists only the meeting date and attached documents, including the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed.

• Review of meeting minutes from July 19, 2023
• Consideration of agenda items as listed in the attached documents

City Council

The Antioch City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 11, 2023, is cancelled due to summer break. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. No business items are scheduled for this date.

• Meeting cancelled for summer break
• Next meeting: July 25, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

Board of Administrative Appeals

The July 6, 2023 meeting of the Antioch Board of Administrative Appeals has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. No agenda items are listed for this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: August 3, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Antioch Planning Commission meetings scheduled for June 21, 2023, and July 5, 2023, have been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 19, 2023. This agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• June 21, 2023 meeting cancelled
• July 5, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: July 19, 2023

City Council

The City Council reached a consensus to discontinue moving forward with a moratorium on rent increases. Additionally, the Council directed the Police Chief to attend all future meetings and decided to maintain current park permitting fee practices.

• Discontinued moving forward with a moratorium on rent increases
• Directed Police Chief Ford or designee to attend all future meetings
• Maintained current practice of not charging park permitting fees except for Community Park picnic areas
• Directed staff to work with Caltrans on Highway 4 and L Street graffiti abatement
• Moved reparation efforts and Human Rights and Racial Equity Commission items to the Human Rights and Racial Equity Committee
• Directed staff to bring back items regarding pedestrian crossing lighting, camera installation, and gas station moratoriums to future meetings

City Council

This agenda is a notice that the City Council's special meeting of June 23, 2023, was adjourned to a new date. The adjourned special meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. No other business is listed.

• Adjourned special meeting scheduled for June 27, 2023, at 6:00 P.M.
• Location: City Council Chambers, 200 'H' Street, Antioch, CA 94509

The City Council appointed Director of Economic Development Reed as Acting City Manager. All other regular agenda items were postponed to a future meeting.

• Appointed Director of Economic Development Reed as Acting City Manager (4-0)
• Postponed Regular Agenda Items #1-18 to June 27, 2023

Planning Commission

This agenda is a public notice stating that the Planning Commission meetings scheduled for June 21, 2023, and July 5, 2023, have been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 19, 2023. No other business is listed.

• June 21, 2023 meeting cancelled
• July 5, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: July 19, 2023

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Board of Administrative Appeals will hold a special meeting to hear an appeal filed by Samuel and Vanessa Tuivailala regarding Animal ID# A143699, a dog named 'Bear', to overturn a vicious determination made by Antioch Animal Services under Antioch Municipal Code §6-1.805(A)(2). The board will take public comments and then deliberate and vote on the appeal.

• Appeal by Samuel and Vanessa Tuivailala, 5292 Mohican Way, Antioch, CA 94531, to overturn vicious dog determination for Animal ID# A143699 'Bear'
• Public comments allowed on the appeal item
• Oath administered to all intending to testify

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold an off-schedule election for a Chairperson and potentially a Vice-Chairperson following the departure of former Chair Marie Arce. The Commission will also discuss its organizational goals.

• Election of Chair and, if needed, Vice-Chair
• Discussion of Parks and Recreation Commission goals
• Approval of May 18, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on June 13, 2023, where it adopted a two-year operating budget for fiscal years 2023-25, along with budgets for the Successor Agency and Public Financing Authority. The council also discussed tenant protection policies, directing staff to identify a consultant for a fee study and bring back an urgency ordinance for a moratorium on evictions. Several consent calendar items were approved, including contracts for library services, software, and police equipment.

• Adopted two-year operating budget for FY 2023-25 (Reso 2023/95)
• Approved $2,123,744 five-year contract with Sunridge Systems for police CAD/RMS software
• Approved $435,000 Microsoft Office 365 master agreement
• Approved $162,657 agreement with Contra Costa County for library maintenance
• Introduced ordinance on residential landlord and rental unit regulation, continued to June 27

The City Council directed staff to identify a consultant for a fee study and consider an urgency ordinance for an eviction moratorium. The council also approved several resolutions including library maintenance and police equipment funding.

• Directed staff to identify a consultant for a fee study and consider an eviction moratorium
• Approved Proclamations for Juneteenth 2023 and Pride Month (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023/85 for library maintenance and service with Contra Costa County ($162,657) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023/86 Microsoft Office 365 Master Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023/87 purchase order increase for San Diego Police Equipment Co. Inc. (4-1-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023/89 CALVIP program evaluation with Evident Change (unanimous)
• Approved Council meeting minutes from April 11, April 18, April 25, May 9, May 23, and May 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023/84 amended Fire Risk Management Services Joint Powers Agreement (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The June 7, 2023 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on June 21, 2023. No agenda items or decisions are listed for this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for June 21, 2023

City Council

The City Council reached a consensus to have staff prepare a resolution by June 27, 2023, to formalize changes to the agenda setting process. The Council also discussed a potential transition to five election districts and a rotating mayor, but no action was taken on that proposal.

• Directed staff to bring back a resolution by June 27, 2023, to codify that meetings end by 11:00 P.M. unless extended
• Directed staff to codify that uncovered agenda items move to the next meeting as the first item
• Directed staff to codify reserving three agenda spots for Councilmember requests
• Directed staff to codify changing the 6-month agenda list to a 90-day list

City Council

The City Council approved funding for a violence intervention program and a contract for CivicSpark Fellows. The Council also updated the Master Fee Schedule and provided direction for the 2023-25 budget, including a $2.5M allocation for Homekey.

• Approved $346,500 for One Day at a Time (ODAT) violence reduction initiatives (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with CivicWell for two CivicSpark Fellows not to exceed $62,000
• Approved updated Master Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2023, and eliminated Senior Center Annual Membership fee (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Rescinded direction to include verbatim comments in April 11, 2023 minutes (3-2)
• Directed $2.5M allocation to Homekey using ARPA and One Time Revenue Funds
• Directed funding for Emergency Operations Center upgrades using remaining One Time Revenue Funds
• Agreed to keep current MRAP vehicle operational while searching for an alternative armored vehicle
• Approved Consent Calendar items including Arctic Wolf contract renewal and traffic signal completion

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss park operations, security, and maintenance including lighting and landscaping. Additionally, Recreation Supervisor Troy Faulk will provide an update on sports programs and facilities.

• Discussion of Park Operations and Security
• Sports Programs Update from Recreation Supervisor Troy Faulk
• Draft 2023-2028 Five Year Capital Improvement Program, P.W. 150-23

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Antioch Planning Commission meeting on May 17, 2023. The agenda includes several documents, but the specific items for discussion or decision are not described in the provided text. The meeting appears to be a regular session with attached documents and minutes.

• Agenda and meeting minutes documents for May 17, 2023
• Multiple supporting documents (051723-7-1, 051723-6-1, 051723-7-2, 051723-7-3)

City Council

The Antioch City Council, with three members present (Mayor Thorpe arrived later), approved consent items, a public hearing on federal and local housing funds, and discussed tenant protections and the FY 2023-25 budget. A tobacco sales ordinance failed, and a legal services policy was postponed.

• Failed ordinance (2/1) to amend Section 6-8.14 restricting tobacco product sales
• Awarded $163,922.50 contract to E.E. Gilbert Construction for asphalt overlay of Deerfield Corridor, Canada Valley, and Silverado Trails
• Approved resolutions for FY 2023-24 CDBG, PLHA, and Housing Successor funding for homeless services
• Discussed tenant protection policies including rent program, anti-harassment, and just cause eviction
• Directed staff to prepare 'Chart B' budget with Code Enforcement funded by ARPA funds

The City Council approved a contract for asphalt overlay on three corridors and a proclamation for Public Works Week. A proposed ordinance restricting tobacco product sales failed to pass. The Council also directed staff to amend previous meeting minutes to include verbatim comments from Mayor Thorpe.

• Approved proclamation for Public Works Week (unanimous)
• Approved contract to E.E. Gilbert Construction, Inc. for asphalt overlay of Deerfield Corridor, Canada Valley, and Silverado Trails
• Approved first amendment to consulting services agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.
• Approved Council special meeting minutes for April 18, 2023 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to amend April 11, 2023 minutes to include verbatim comments by Mayor Thorpe (unanimous)
• Denied proposed ordinance amending Section 6-8.14 regarding tobacco product sale restrictions (2-1)

Board of Administrative Appeals

The May 4, 2023 meeting of the Antioch Board of Administrative Appeals has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: June 1, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The May 3, 2023 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on May 17, 2023. No agenda items are listed for this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for May 17, 2023

City Council

The City Council authorized the City Attorney to participate in National Opioid settlements with a potential value of $466,200. The Council also approved several proclamations and a consent calendar including a transition to zero-emission and hybrid vehicles.

• Authorized participation in National Opioid settlements with potential value of $466,200 (5-0)
• Approved proclamations for Arbor Day, National Library Week, and Be Kind to Animals Month (unanimous)
• Approved transition of city vehicle fleet to zero-emission and hybrid vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023/59 for CALVIP grant program technical assistance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023/60 extending banking services contract with Bank of the West for five years (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023/61 third amendment to East County Water Management Association Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023/62 consulting services agreements with Coastland and Park Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023/65 to increase purchase order for Lowe's (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss park operations and security, including maintenance and lighting. Additionally, Recreation Supervisor Troy Faulk will provide an update on sports programs.

• Discussion of Park Operations and Security
• Sports Programs Update from Recreation Supervisor Troy Faulk

Cannabis Standing Committee

The Cannabis Standing Committee approved the forwarding of a ownership change request for KWMA Collective and a proposed Cannabis Equity Program to the City Council. The committee also directed staff to develop alternatives for the Antioch Social Equity Program.

• Approved meeting minutes for May 19, 2021, April 28, 2022, July 1, 2022, and October 28, 2022 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to forward KWMA Collective's request for change in ownership to City Council
• Recommended forwarding the Cannabis Equity Program to City Council for consideration
• Directed staff to bring forward in-house and external alternatives for the Social Equity Program

Planning Commission

The April 5 and April 19, 2023 Planning Commission meetings have been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on May 3, 2023. This agenda contains only procedural notice of cancellation, with no items for discussion or decision.

• April 5, 2023 meeting cancelled
• April 19, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for May 3, 2023

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special meeting to discuss and provide direction on three proposed audits of the Antioch Police Department: one on internal affairs, one on hiring and promotional practices, and one on equity. The council gave unanimous consensus to support the first two audits and directed staff to investigate the equity audit process. No formal action was taken beyond providing direction to staff.

• Audit of Antioch Police Department's internal affairs process — council consensus 5/0 to support
• Audit of Antioch Police Department's hiring and promotional practices — council consensus 5/0 to support
• Equity audit of Antioch Police Department — council consensus 5/0 to support, staff to investigate process

The City Council reached a consensus to conduct an audit of the Antioch Police Department's Internal Affairs process. Mayor Thorpe directed the City Attorney to hire an outside firm for the audit, which will include a review of investigations from the past 6-8 years. The Council also discussed an audit of the department's hiring and promotional practices.

• Directed City Attorney to hire an outside firm to audit APD Internal Affairs process
• Approved review of APD investigations and dispositions from the past 6-8 years
• Approved accounting of complaints exceeding the one-year investigation requirement

City Council

The City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance transferring the authority to appoint, supervise, and remove the Chief of Police from the City Manager to the City Council. The council also approved a severance payment for a former Public Works Director and authorized several budget and property resolutions.

• Authorized $244,714.44 severance and settlement for former Public Works Director John Samuelson (3-2)
• Directed staff to prepare ordinance transferring Police Chief appointment and supervision to City Council
• Approved purchase of up to 3 new-to-fleet and 20 replacement vehicles (3-2)
• Approved acceptance of grant deed for property at Delta Fair Boulevard (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023/53 for Brackish Water Desalination Project loan up to $60M
• Approved Resolution 2023/52 for confidential unit and operating engineers class specification updates
• Approved Resolution 2023/54 for Honeywell HVAC maintenance extra work
• Approved Resolution 2023/56 for aluminum sulfate purchase and Resolution 2023/57 for CentralSquare software upgrade

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Board of Administrative Appeals will hold a hearing on an appeal filed by Kathy Almeida contesting Administrative Citation No. 29250 for allowing her dog 'Mutley' to be at large, in violation of Antioch Municipal Code § 6-1.501(C). The board will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings.

• Appeal of Administrative Citation No. 29250 for dog at large (case A22-077965)
• Approval of minutes from January 5, 2023 and March 2, 2023 meetings
• Public comments and speaker rules for addressing the board

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special and regular meeting on March 28, 2023, covering a closed session settlement, a budget study session, and several regular agenda items. The council approved a $90,000 settlement in the Lim v. City of Antioch lawsuit, received a presentation on the FY2023-25 budget, and discussed tobacco ordinance changes, a rental inspection program, a public safety building, and the Economic Development Commission. The meeting included numerous consent calendar items, including contracts and resolutions.

• Approved $90,000 settlement in Lim v. City of Antioch (5-0)
• Discussed FY2023-25 budget, including new positions and use of Budget Stabilization Fund
• Consensus to bring back amended tobacco ordinance to rescind Local Restrictions No. 4-6
• Consensus to re-establish rental inspection program
• Approved $73,779 amendment to Kleinfelder water main replacement contract (total $123,779)

The City Council approved a $90,000 settlement for existing litigation and voted to reinstate a rental inspection program focused on multifamily units. Council also appointed two members to the Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee and reached a consensus to rescind certain local tobacco restrictions.

• Approved $90,000 settlement for Lim v. City of Antioch (5-0)
• Approved reinstatement of rental inspection program for multifamily units (unanimous)
• Appointed Seanzell Lewis to Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Erika Raulston to Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Consensus to rescind local tobacco restrictions #4-6 and allow business transfers
• Consensus to support Department of Public Safety and Community Resources project
• Consensus to form an Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The March 28, 2023 meeting of the Antioch Police Oversight Standing Committee has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled no later than April 25, 2023, at 5:30 PM.

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special closed-session meeting to evaluate the City Manager's performance and consider an appointment for an Acting City Manager. In open session, the Council voted 5-0 to place City Manager Con Johnson on administrative leave and appointed Community Development Director Forrest Ebbs as Acting City Manager.

• City Manager Con Johnson placed on administrative leave (5-0 vote)
• Forrest Ebbs appointed Acting City Manager (5-0 vote)

The City Council met in closed session to discuss personnel matters. The Council voted to place the City Manager on administrative leave and appointed a new Acting City Manager.

• Placed City Manager Con Johnson on Administrative Leave (5-0)
• Appointed Forrest Ebbs as Acting City Manager (5-0)

City Council

The Antioch City Council voted to place City Manager Con Johnson on administrative leave, effective immediately, during a closed session. The regular meeting also included approvals of contracts, a liquor store use permit appeal, and a budget amendment for the July 4th celebration.

• City Manager placed on administrative leave (3/0/2 vote)
• Approved $2,161,756.07 construction agreement with American Pavement Systems for Cape Seal 2023 project
• Approved $110,000 budget amendment for July 4, 2023 celebration
• Granted appeal denying Somersville Liquor Store use permit (3/0/1)
• Formed Human Rights and Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee

The City Council voted to place City Manager Johnson on administrative leave effective immediately. The Council also denied a liquor store use permit and approved funding for the July 4th celebration.

• Placed City Manager Johnson on Administrative Leave (3-0)
• Denied use permit for Somersville liquor store (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Denied appeal of tree removal permit at 411 West 5th Street (2-2)
• Postponed ordinance to create new Engineering Department (unanimous)
• Approved $110,000 budget amendment for July 4, 2023, Celebration (3-1)
• Formed Human Rights and Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee for 6 months (unanimous)
• Approved American Red Cross Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Council Consent Calendar items A-G, I-K (unanimous)

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Antioch Board of Administrative Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider one appeal. The sole regular agenda item is an appeal by Kathy Almeida of an administrative citation for allowing an animal to be at large, in violation of Antioch Municipal Code section 6-1.501(C). The board will also consider approving the minutes from its January 5, 2023 meeting.

• Appeal of Animal Services Case No. A22-077965 / Administrative Citation No. 29885 by Kathy Almeida for an animal-at-large violation
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 5, 2023

City Council

The City Council approved dissolving the Housing Revolving Loan Fund to reallocate $550,000 toward the Downtown Street and Accessibility Project. The Council also decided that all future City Council and board meetings will be conducted in person without teleconferencing.

• Approved reallocation of $550,000 from Housing Revolving Loan Fund to Downtown Street and Accessibility Project (Unanimous)
• Increased construction agreement with Redgwick Construction Co. by $550,000 for Downtown Roadway Pavement Rehabilitation, Phase 9 (Unanimous)
• Approved Billboard Regulations Ordinance No. 2225-C-S (Unanimous)
• Approved Building Code Updates Ordinance No. 2226-C-S (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023/30 terminating the COVID-19 local emergency declaration (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 Civic Enhancement Grant awards (Unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract amendment with 4Leaf, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Decided to conduct City Council and board meetings in person without teleconferencing (Unanimous)

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The February 28, 2023 meeting of the Antioch Police Oversight Standing Committee is canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for no later than March 28, 2023 at 5:30 PM, with the exact date to be determined.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting no later than March 28, 2023 at 5:30 PM

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special meeting to discuss strategies for addressing homelessness, including a presentation by Focus Strategies on options like interim housing, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing. They also discussed a potential urgency ordinance to ban new liquor stores, but no consensus was reached on either item, and no formal action was taken.

• Presentation on Homekey program and unhoused strategies by Focus Strategies
• Discussion of potential second Homekey proposal solicitation process
• Discussion of urgency ordinance banning all new liquor stores
• No direction provided to staff on either item

The City Council discussed the Homekey program for unhoused residents and a potential urgency ordinance to ban new liquor stores. No consensus was reached on either item, and no formal actions were taken to move forward with these proposals.

• No consensus reached to move forward with Homekey proposal or financial pledge
• No consensus reached to prepare urgency ordinance banning new liquor stores

Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee

The Sales Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee will meet virtually to approve minutes from January 31, 2023, and to discuss and finalize its annual report to the Antioch City Council. The report, which covers Measure C and Measure W funds, must be submitted by March 8, 2023, for presentation at the March 14 City Council meeting.

• Approve minutes from January 31, 2023 meeting
• Finalize annual report to City Council, including top 25 contributing businesses, police calls for service, crime comparisons, Measure W fund sources, and senior programming
• Report deadline March 8, 2023; Council presentation March 14, 2023

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hear a report from its Ad-Hoc Committee and vote on a final recommendation for Civic Enhancement Grants totaling $49,715 to City Council. The commission will also introduce new Commissioner Dorothy Ellis and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for the year. An update on trail maintenance is scheduled as a discussion item.

• Final recommendation on Civic Enhancement Grants: $49,715 in funding from a $50,000 budget allocation for FY 2022-2023
• Introduction of new Commissioner Dorothy Ellis, appointed by City Council on January 24, 2023, term expiring April 2026
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the calendar year
• Update on trail maintenance

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on February 14, 2023, covering a range of items including a use permit for a cannabis distribution business, adoption of housing element rezones, and a presentation on the state's Homekey program. The council also approved several resolutions, including one to terminate a local emergency from winter storms and another to increase funding for police vehicles. Several items were continued to a later meeting, including an ordinance adopting new building codes and one on billboard regulations.

• Approved Use Permit UP-22-15 for a cannabis distribution business at 2101 W. 10th Street, Suite D (4/1, Barbanica dissenting)
• Adopted Ordinances 2223-C-S and 2224-C-S for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update Rezone and East Lone Tree Specific Plan Amendment
• Approved $119,201.60 increase to purchase order with National Auto Fleet Group for 11 police vehicles, total not to exceed $642,342.70
• Adopted Resolution 2023/21 terminating local emergency for January 2023 winter storms
• Continued to 02/28/2023: ordinance adopting 2019 California Building Standards Codes and billboard regulations (Z-22-04)

The City Council approved a use permit for a cannabis distribution business and authorized the allocation of up to five part-time secretaries for council support. The council also appointed a representative to the Contra Costa County Library Commission and introduced updates to building and sign regulations.

• Approved Use Permit UP-22-15 for cannabis distribution at 2101 W. 10th Street (4-1)
• Approved allocation of up to five part-time Secretaries for City Council support (3-2)
• Appointed Dr. John Huh to the Contra Costa County Library Commission (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for 11 police vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group (unanimous)
• Terminated local emergency declaration for severe winter storms effective Feb 28, 2023 (4-1)
• Introduced ordinance adopting 2019 California Building Standards Codes (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance amending sign regulations (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for Black History Month and in memory of Ronald A. Grant (unanimous)

Board of Administrative Appeals

The February 2, 2023 meeting of the Board of Administrative Appeals has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: March 2, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee

The Sales Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee will review financial reports on Measure C and Measure W sales tax revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2021-22, and begin drafting its annual report to the Antioch City Council. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the March 7, 2022 meeting.

• Measure W revenue for FY22: $20,508,562; Measure C cleanup revenue: $20,167
• Police Department received $17,272,446 of Measure W funds; 102 sworn officers as of June 30, 2022
• Code Enforcement allocation: $1,548,828 spent; Recreation: $501,311; Youth Network Services: $494,459
• Public Works Engineer position and two abatement crew staff remained vacant as of June 30, 2022
• Committee to begin drafting annual report to City Council

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The Police Oversight Standing Committee's January 24, 2023 meeting is canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for a date to be determined, no later than February 28, 2023 at 5:30 PM.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting no later than February 28, 2023 at 5:30 PM

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on January 24, 2023, covering appointments, proclamations, and several resolutions. The most significant action was adopting the 6th Cycle Housing Element update, including an Environmental Impact Report, zoning amendments, and design standards, with a 4-1 vote. The council also approved a cannabis operating agreement, department director salary adjustments (tabled), and various consent calendar items.

• Adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element update (Reso 2023/15-18) with EIR, zoning amendments, and design standards, 4-1
• Approved cannabis operating agreement for Natural Supplements, Inc. (Reso 2023/19), 3-2
• Tabled department director salary adjustments, 4-1
• Approved $500,000 for Small Business Grants and $500,000 for Façade Upgrade Grants from ARPA funds (Reso 2023/13)
• Approved $10,000 settlement in lawsuit David L. Cook v. Marcos Torres et al.

The City Council approved a series of resolutions and ordinances to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, including zoning map amendments. The Council also appointed two new members to city boards and approved a cannabis operating agreement. A proposal for department director salary adjustments was tabled.

• Approved $10,000 settlement for David L. Cook litigation (4-1)
• Appointed Antwon R. Webster, Sr. to Board of Administrative Appeals (unanimous)
• Appointed Dorothy Ellis to Parks and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Tabled Department Director Salary Adjustments (4-1)
• Adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element Update and related zoning/land use amendments (4-1)
• Approved cannabis operating agreement for Natural Supplements, Inc. (3-2)
• Approved various Council Committee assignments (unanimous/majority)
• Continued local emergency declaration for severe winter storms (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The January 18 and February 1, 2023 Planning Commission meetings are cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be February 15, 2023. This agenda contains only procedural notice of cancellations and no substantive items.

• January 18, 2023 meeting cancelled
• February 1, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for February 15, 2023

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special meeting on January 13, 2023, approving a consent calendar of routine items and discussing several policy matters. The council approved contracts for planning services, unhoused services, and facility security, and ratified a local emergency for winter storms. They also discussed reorganizing the Public Works and Community Development departments, considered council member salaries (no consensus to increase), and postponed committee assignments to the next meeting.

• Approved $111,084 contract with Raney Planning & Management for East Lone Tree Specific Plan amendment
• Approved $549,384 increase to Bay Alarm Company agreement, total $1,447,844, for security monitoring
• Approved $275,000 increase to Core & Main purchase order for water maintenance parts, total $635,000
• Ratified local emergency for January 2023 winter storms
• Discussed reorganizing Public Works and Community Development departments; no final action

The City Council approved a local emergency proclamation regarding severe winter storms and several professional service contracts. Council members deferred decisions on department reorganizations, salary increases, and administrative staffing.

• Approved local emergency proclamation for severe winter storms (unanimous)
• Approved $111,084 contract with Raney Planning & Management, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Focus Strategies consulting agreement (unanimous)
• Approved short-term lease with Meals on Wheels Diablo Region (unanimous)
• Approved adding 275 W. Tregallas Road to surplus property list (unanimous)
• Approved Bay Alarm Company agreement expansion (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order increase for Core & Main water system parts (unanimous)
• Approved teleconference findings for Brown Act meetings (3-1)

City Council

The regularly scheduled Antioch City Council meeting for January 10, 2023, was adjourned because a quorum was not present. No business was conducted. The notice was posted per Government Code section 54955.

• Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum

The City Council approved a local emergency proclamation for severe winter storms and several professional service contracts. The Council deferred decisions on department reorganizations, member salaries, and administrative staff allocations.

• Approved local emergency proclamation for severe winter storms (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023/01 for Raney Planning & Management, Inc. contract of $111,084 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023/02 for Focus Strategies consulting services (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023/03 for Meals on Wheels Diablo Region lease (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023/04 to add 275 W. Tregallas Road to surplus property list (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023/05 for Bay Alarm Company agreement expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023/06 for Core & Main purchase order increase (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023/07 regarding Brown Act teleconference meetings (3-1)

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Antioch Board of Administrative Appeals will consider approving the levy of special assessments totaling $4,500 against six properties for unpaid administrative citations and lien processing fees from July 2022. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the October 6, 2022 meeting. Public comments are limited to unagendized items.

• Confirm $4,500 in special assessments for unpaid citations and $290 lien fees per property
• Properties include 3004 Plumleigh Ave, 1338 Aster Dr, 4404 Deerfield Dr, 5032 Rockwall Way, 1827 Terrace Dr
• Direct recording of liens with Contra Costa County Recorder's Office
• Approve meeting minutes of October 6, 2022

Planning Commission

The Antioch Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting on January 4, 2023. The agenda includes several attached documents, but the specific items for discussion or decision are not detailed in the provided text.

• Meeting agenda and minutes documents attached
• Multiple supporting documents (A-F, SR, HCD) listed