CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING
Antioch City Council
Special Meeting
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956, I hereby call a Special Meeting of the Antioch City Council. Said meeting shall be held on the following date, time and place:
DATE: Friday, February 4, 2022
TIME: 5:00 P.M. Special Meeting
PLACE: Council Chambers
200 ‘H’ Street
Antioch, CA 94531
The only items of business to be considered at such Special Meeting shall be set forth on the Special Meeting Agenda.
Dated: February 1, 2022
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LAMAR THORPE, Mayor
City of Antioch
ANNOTATED AGENDA
Antioch City Council
SPECIAL MEETING
Date: Friday, February 4, 2022
Time: 5:00 P.M. – Special Meeting
Place: Council Chambers
200 ‘H’ Street
Antioch, CA 94531
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Lamar Thorpe, Mayor Ellie Householder, City Clerk
Michael Barbanica, Mayor Pro Tem (District 2) Lauren Posada, City Treasurer Tamisha Torres-Walker, Council Member District 1
Lori Ogorchock, Council Member District 3 Cornelius Johnson, Interim City Manager Monica E. Wilson, Council Member District 4 Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney
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CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING
Antioch City Council
Special Meeting
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956, I hereby call a Special Meeting of the Antioch City Council. Said meeting shall be held on the following date, time and place:
DATE: Friday, February 4, 2022
TIME: 5:00 P.M. Special Meeting
PLACE: Council Chambers
200 ‘H’ Street
Antioch, CA 94531
The only items of business to be considered at such Special Meeting shall be set forth on the Special Meeting Agenda.
Dated: February 1, 2022
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LAMAR THORPE, Mayor
City of Antioch
ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL -1- FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Notice of Opportunity to Address Council
The public has the opportunity to address the Council on each agenda item. To address the Council, fill out a Speaker Request form onlin e by 3:00 p.m. the day of the Council Meeting at https://www.antiochca.gov/speaker_card. See the Speakers' Rules on the inside cover of this Agenda.
The Council can only take action on items that are listed on the agenda. Comments regarding matters not on this Agenda may be addressed during the "Public Comments" section. No one may speak more than once on an agenda item or during “Public Comments”.
5:00 P.M. ROLL CALL – SPECIAL MEETING – for Council Members – Council Members District 3 Ogorchock, District 4 Wilson and Mayor Thorpe
(Council Members District 1 Torres-Walker and
Mayor Pro Tem/District 2 Barbanica – Absent)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. PROCLAMATIONS
• In Honor of the Sesquicentennial of the City of Antioch’s Incorporation, February 6, 2022 Approved as amended, AND
• In Honor of Genesis Church-Antioch
Approved,
3/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council approve the proclamations.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may comment only on unagendized items.
MOTION TO ADJOURN – The Mayor will make a motion to adjourn the meeting. A second of the motion is required, and then a majority vote is required to adjourn the meeting.
Motioned to adjourn meeting at 5:03 p.m., 3/0
IN HONOR OF
THE SESQUICENTENNIAL OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH’S INCORPORATION FEBRUARY 6, 2022
WHEREAS, for thousands of years, native indegenious Bay Miwok Tribes such as the Julpun inhabited and thrived on the land now known as the City of Antioch. Each Bay Miwok Tribe knew its land and boundaries intimately and shared the land and its resources;
WHEREAS, Twin brothers William Wiggin Smith and Joseph Horton Smith were hired to build homes and businesses in the region and were offered land in exchange for the development of land owned by Dr. John Marsh. Later Captain George Washington Kimball and his passengers landed at the foot of ‘F’ Street, on September 16, 1850, where a new community would begin at what is now an area just east of Downtown Antioch;
WHEREAS, the community was initially called Smith’s Landing, but on July 4th, 1851 was renamed after the Biblical town Antioch, modern day Turkey, in honor of Reverend Joseph Horton Smith, who died a year earlier and in recognition that many in the new community were disciples of Christ;
WHEREAS, the town of Antioch was formally incorporated on February 6th, 1872, with the original town limits being ‘A’ Street to the east, ‘L’ Street to the west, and 10th Street to the south;
WHEREAS, at the time of incorporation the early people of Antioch were of European nationalities, including Greek, Portuguese, English, Welch, German, Italian, and French as well as people of Chinese, Japanese, South East Asian and African decent. Living up to it’s claim of being a Metropolis where “the Whole World is Invited”;
WHEREAS, Antioch being at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers was a deep-water shipping port that attracted paper mills, brick and glass factories, ceramics and distilleries. As well as an agriculture center for farmers and cattle ranchers;
WHEREAS, in 1878 the Empire Coal Mine Company, owned by CW Belshaw and Egbert Judson, built the Empire Railroad Company, transporting coal from Judsonville, West Harley, and Stewartsville, in what is present day Black Diamond Regional Park. This coal was shipped across the region, making it one of the primary energy sources at the time, thus fueling the industrial development of California including the Bay Area;
WHEREAS, in the 1940’s Midwestern, Mexican, and Filipino families came to California looking for work in agriculture, many of whom eventually joined the workforce in Antioch’s paper mill and glass factory;
WHEREAS, although global commerce was welcomed in Antioch, it is also true that historical discrimination in the form of “Sundown Ordinances,” racial housing covenants, redlining, and other forms of systematic oppression was also present in Antioch. Many of the effects of which are still felt by communities today;
WHEREAS, when our Nation went to defend freedom, Antioch residents fought in World War l, World War ll, Korean, Vietnam, Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq wars. In support of the US Navy World War ll effort, Fulton Shipyard was the first San Francisco Bay Area company to garner an “E” for efficiency and production excellence while constructing auxiliary vessels;
WHEREAS, the Bald Eagle Bronze Monument, now at the Contra Costa Fair Grounds, is one of six World War l monuments along Victory Highway, America’s first transcontinental road when it was dedicated in 1926. The Antioch Bridge was named the “Golden Link” of Victory Highway, named for its significance in connecting the northern and southern parts of California and was the Country’s first toll bridge;
WHEREAS, the City of Antioch has grown and evolved from a town of agriculture to a town of industry, and is now the fastest- growing city in the San Franciso Bay Metropolitan Area and continues to draw people from different parts of the world and today is one of the most racially and economically diverse cities in the Bay Area;
WHEREAS, the City of Antioch is now a community where “Opportunity Lives Here,” a statement that is shown in the City’s investments in its infrastructure like the first Brackish Water Desalination Plant in California, industries like medical services, retail and cannabis, racial reconciliation, and other community initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the City of Antioch now desires to commemorate the milestone of its Sesquicentennial through a series of events that will begin with the anniversary of its incorporation on February 6, 2022, and culminate in a community-wide celebration on July 4, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE I, LAMAR A. THORPE, Mayor of the City of Antioch, do hereby proclaim February 6, 2022, as the “Sesquicentennial of the Incorporation of the City of Antioch”.
We celebrate our rich history as one of California’s oldest cities with a storied past and bright future.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
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LAMAR A. THORPE, Mayor 1.01.Amended
02-04-22
Amended
IN HONOR OF
GENESIS CHURCH-ANTIOCH
WHEREAS, Genesis Church-Antioch, a Converge church plant (www.converge.org), believes it was birthed in the heart and mind of God many years before the Church was planted. Founded by Pastor Damon & Shantell Owens, Genesis Church exists to help people know and follow Jesus.
WHEREAS, during the spring of 2015, Damon & Shantell held bible studies in their living room to teach the bible, share the gospel, and to disciple people throughout the East Bay/Contra Costa County region. During this time, Damon & Shantell believe they were inspired by God to share the love of Jesus by adopting local women’s shelters, outreach events, food and clothes giveaways at their homes and restaurant. Like-minded people from various parts of the Bay Area began to assist and walk alongside low and moderate-income children and families throughout the city and region;
WHEREAS, with the wisdom, support, and prophetic insight of Rev. Dr. M.T Thompson (Pastor Emeritus of Berkeley Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church), and Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson (Sr.
Pastor of Allen Temple Baptist Church), Genesis Church-Antioch was established and launched in October 2015. Genesis Church is a loving community of people who believe that no one should walk alone in the Christian journey. As a Church, Genesis Church believes that “ doing life together” while building community is not an option, but should be the primary vehicle that provides care and support for those we fellowship with;
WHEREAS, in the middle of a global pandemic and after 7 years of fruitful ministry, the Church purchased its first building. Genesis Church closed escrow on a property located at 1800 Woodland Drive Antioch, CA 94509. This building was the former satellite campus of Golden Hills Community Church, a Converge Church. This was the same church building where Genesis Church held its first baptism service with 19 candidates in 2015; and
WHEREAS, the vision and mission of Genesis Church is anchored in the gospel of Jesus Christ that provides support and discipleship for all people. Whether it is mental health support, trauma healing, leadership development, prison ministry, workforce development, prayer groups, local/ regional/ international missions, men’s/women’s ministry or community youth and young adult development, there is a place for everyone.
Genesis Church believes in connecting its ministry philosophy, teaching, worship, programs, events, and vision to the heartbeat of Jesus Christ.
NOW, THEREFORE I, LAMAR A. THORPE, Mayor of the City of Antioch, do hereby congratulate Genesis Church-Antioch.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
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LAMAR A. THORPE, Mayor 1.02
02-04-22