CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Special/Regular Meeting February 22, 2022
6:00 P.M. Council Chambers
4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION – pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9: Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company v. City of Antioch et al. Contra Costa County Superior Court Case No. Case No. MSC18-00327.
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATONS – pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.8: Property: Antioch Community Center Rooms 125, 126, and 127 (consisting of 474 square feet of office space) located at 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch CA 94531; Agency Negotiation: Cornelius Johnson, City Manager, and Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: Jerry McNerney, United States Congressman; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – pursuant to California Government Code section 54957.6; City designated representatives: Nickie Mastay, Jazzman Brown, and Jeff Bailey; Employee organizations: Antioch Police Officers’ Association, Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 (OE3), Confidential Unit, Management Unit, and Treatment Plant Employees’ Association.
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: CITY ATTORNEY. This closed session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54957.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Stephen Griswold, on behalf of Congressman McNerney, read a letter in support of the proposal to relocate his office to an adjacent office space within the Antioch Community Center.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
Council adjourned to Closed Session at 4:33 P.M.
6:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING/STUDY SESSION
Mayor Thorpe called the Special Meeting/Study Session to order at 6:00 P.M., and City Clerk Householder called the roll.
Present: Council Members District 1 Torres-Walker, District 3 Ogorchock, District 4 Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem (District 2) Barbanica and Mayor Thorpe
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Thorpe led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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SM-1. REDISTRICTING: RECEIPT OF PUBLIC INPUT AND SELECTION OF FINAL MAP
Mayor Thorpe announced in English and Spanish , that translation services were available this evening.
City Attorney Smith introduced Karin Mac Donald and Jane Hood, Q2 Data & Research LLC, who presented the draft maps and staff report dated February 22, 2022, recommending the City Council receive public comment and select the final redistricting map redefining the boundaries of all City Council electoral districts of the City.
Mark Jordan, Antioch resident, requested minutes of previous meetings be posted online. He stated Council voted and it was announced that maps B and 91 were the finalist. He expressed concern those maps failed to advance, and Mayor Thorpe decided to begin the process again without a vote of the Council. He discussed the requirements of A ssembly Bill 849 and noted currently the city was violating their own rules by walking away from what they voted for and not voting as to whether they wanted to do so. He further noted if they wanted to do so, they should go back to the beginning of the process.
Sandy Hartrick, Antioch resident, spoke in opposition to the City Council choosing redistricting draft map A.
William Chapman, Antioch resident, spoke in support of boundaries that were definable and preserved communities of interest.
Mary Chapman, Antioch resident, spoke in support of boundaries that were definable and that did not favor a political candidate.
Tom Hartrick, Antioch resident, spoke in support of a redistricting process that complied with the Fair Maps Act and Voting Rights Act.
Lindsay Amezcua spoke in support of a redistricting process that complied with the Fair Maps Act.
Alicia Taylor, Mary Rocha, Antioch resident, Gretchen Egen, Dave Vazquez and Phillip Lubina, spoke in support of the City Council selecting draft map 91, as the final redistricting map.
Harry Thurston, Francisco Torres representing ACCE and Micha Morris -Silveira spoke in support of the City Council selecting draft map A, as the final redistricting map.
Kaelen Perrochet, California Common Cause Regional Redistricting Advocate, discussed the importance of the City complying with all aspects of the Fair Maps Act particularly the provision to respect and preserve communities of interest.
In response to Mayor Thorpe, City Attorney Smith confirmed the redistricting process needed to be completed in April.
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Mayor Thorpe commented the process would continue and include public participation.
A motion made by Councilmember Ogorchock , seconded by Councilmember Barbanica to accept draft redistricting map 91 failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Ogorchock, Barbanica Noes: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Thorpe
Mayor Thorpe and Councilmember Torres -Walker requested Ms. Hood ma ke several modifications to draft redistricting map A.
In response to Councilmember Barbanica, Ms. Hood displayed draft redistricting maps 516 and 521, and noted the difference between them was a zero-population block along Highway 4.
A motion made by Councilmember Barbanica, seconded by Councilmember Ogorchock to accept draft redistricting map 521 failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Ogorchock, Barbanica Noes: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Thorpe
Mayor Thorpe requested staff bring back draft redistricting map 521 and modified draft redistricting map A, to a Study Session on March 8, 2022.
ADJOURNED SPECIAL MEETING/STUDY SESSION
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock , seconded by Councilmember Barbanica the City Council unanimously adjourned the Special meeting/Study Session at 7:01 P.M.
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Thorpe called the meeting to order at 7:0 2 P.M., and City Clerk Householder called the roll.
Present: Council Members District 1 Torres-Walker, District 3 Ogorchock, District 4 Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem (District 2) Barbanica and Mayor Thorpe
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Thorpe led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITY ATTORNEY TO REPORT OUT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Smith reported the City Council had been in Closed Session and gave the following report: #1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION, no reportable action, #2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, no reportable action, #3 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS , no reportable action ; and, #4 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: CITY ATTORNEY , direction given to Administrative Services Director Mastay.
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1. PROCLAMATIONS
California State Parent Teacher Association Day Local District 32nd PTA, February 17, 2022
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) “Women in Construction Week”, March 6 – 12, 2022
American Red Cross Month, March 2022
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock , seconded by Councilmember Barbanica the City Council unanimously approved the proclamations.
Velma Wilson and Matthew accepted and thanked the City Council for the California State Parent Teacher Association Day Local District 32nd PTA, February 17, 2022, proclamation.
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER OGORCHOCK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BARBANICA THE CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY SUSPENDED THE RULES AND MOVED COUNCIL REGULAR ITEM #10 TO BE HEARD PRIOR TO ITEM #9.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EVENTS – None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Thorpe announced that this public comment period was for items not on the agenda.
Alicia Taylor requested Council agendize consideration of increasing Antioch Police Officer staffing.
Diane Robinson , Antioch resident, speaking on behalf of members of the Antioch Senior Citizens’ Club, expressed concern regarding the agenda of the Board Members and requested the city assist in oversight of their Club.
Micha Morris-Silveira spoke in support of installing speed bumps and landscaping improvements to minimize illegal activity and improve the appearance of the community.
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Torres-Walker reported on activities of the Community Violence Solutions Ad Hoc Committee.
Councilmember Wilson reported on her attendance at D elta Diablo and announced T ri Delta would be meeting on February 23, 2022.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
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Mayor Thorpe congratulated Councilmember Wilson for being appointed Chair of the Sanitation District.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 25, 2022
B. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 4, 2022
C. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 8, 2022
D. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL WARRANTS
E. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2021
F. REJECTION OF CLAIMS: BREANNA BUTSON; ANNE HANCOCK; RYAN KATZ;
AND BRIAN LIM
G. ORDINANCE NO. 2205 -C-S SECOND READING – ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO TITLE 4: PUBLIC SAFETY, CHAPTER 2: DISASTER COUNCIL OF THE ANTIOCH
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY SERVICES ACT (Introduced on 02/08/2022)
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/ 27 APPROVING A TH IRD AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH 4LEAF, INC. TO PROVIDE SUPPORT
TO THE BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES DIVISION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO THE AGREEMENT
I. RESOLUTION NO. 202 2/28 USE AGREEMENT WITH CONGRESSMAN MCNERNEY’S OFFICE FOR OFFICE SPACE AT THE ANTIOCH COMMUNITY CENTER
J. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/ 29 AUTHORIZATION TO RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY REPORT NO. 2106 “911 MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE: A NEW WAY TO PROTECT AND TO SERVE”
K. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/ 30 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF SEVEN (7) NEW -TO-
FLEET CODE ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES UTILIZING STATE OF CALIFORNIA COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. 1 -18-23-23A WITH
DOWNTOWN FORD SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
L. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/ 31 ACCEPTING COMPLETED IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BONDS FOR NELSON RANCH PHASE 1, TRACT 6893, OFF -TRACT WILD HORSE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS (P.W. 547-1)
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On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the City Council unanimously approved the Council Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
Director of Community Development Ebbs presented the staff report dated February 22, 2022, recommending the City Council introduce, waive the first reading, and read by title only, the ordinance amending Title 9: Chapter 5 of the Antioch Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) to: 1) Create a Transitional Housing Overlay District; and 2) Amend the zoning of the parcels at 515 E. 18th Street (APN 065 -143-018, 19) to include the Transitional Housing Zoning Overlay District.
Mayor Thorpe opened the public hearing.
Andrew Becker reviewed the transitional housing information sent to Council. He expressed concern that the city chose only one zone for transitional housing.
Mayor Thorpe closed the public hearing.
In response to Council, Director of Community Development Ebbs commented that a new housing element would address all state laws including those regarding transitional housing. He noted state laws would not affect a property located in a commercial zone. He reported this item was properly noticed and they had not heard from anyone specifically regarding the creation of the Overlay District.
Mayor Thorpe reported the city held t wo public forums with representatives from Rocketship Delta Prep and staff had been in constant communication with them.
Assistant City Manager Bayon Moore added when the agenda was posted, staff sent the parent group of Rocketship a reminder that the hearing was taking place this evening and if they had any questions or concerns, they were welcome to attend or bring them to the attention of staff or Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ogorchock and seconded by Councilmember Wilson to introduce, waive the first reading, and read by title only, the ordinance amending Title 9: Chapter 5 of the Antioch Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) to: 1) Create a Transitional Housing Overlay District; and 2) Amend the zoning of the parcels at 515 E. 18th Street (APN 065-143-018, 19) to include the Transitional Housing Zoning Overlay District.
Speaking to the motion, Councilmember Barbanica reported the Ad Hoc Committee met with individuals from Rocketship and he had spoken to residents in the area . He stated it was his belief that this project was harmful to the local community.
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Councilmember Wilson spoke in support of approving the Transitional Housing Overlay District.
Councilmember Torres-Walker stated she would support the motion; however, she believed the overlay should be expanded citywide.
Councilmember Barbanica discussed the actions Council ha d taken to assist the unhoused population and noted his concern was only for the location of the potential project.
Councilmember Ogorchock withdrew her previous motion.
Mayor Thorpe commented that in the past the City felt that this was a County issue; however, they had since recognized the importance of creating the infrastructure locally.
On motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Torres -Walker the City Council introduced, waived the first reading, and read by title only, the ordinance amending Title 9: Chapter 5 of th e Antioch Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) to: 1) Create a Transitional Housing Overlay District; and 2) Amend the zoning of the parcels at 515 E. 18th Street (APN 065-143-018, 19) to include the Transitional Housing Zoning Overlay District. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes Torres-Walker, Wilson, Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock, Barbanica
4. NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS CANNABIS FACILITY (UP-20-01, AR-20-01)
Associate Planner Cortez presented the staff report dated February 22, 2022, recommending the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the resolution approving the Natural Supplements Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); and 2) Adopt the resolution approving a Use Permit, and Design Review (UP -20-01, AR-20-01) for a cannabis operations facility, subject to conditions of approval.
Mayor Thorpe opened the public hearing.
Brett Jolley, Land Use Counsel for Natural Supplements, thanked staff for helping them through the process. He gave an overview of the project and requested Council grant the approvals requested this evening.
In response to Councilmember Wilson, City Attorney Smith stated that the Operating Agreement for this project would be reviewed by the Cannabis Committee prior to coming to Council for approval.
In response to Councilmember Barbanica, Interim Chief Morefield stated the Antioch Police Department had no concerns regarding this project and the applicant had met all requirements.
In response to Councilmember Ogorchock, Mr. Jolley reviewed their security plan.
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City Attorney Smith explained the applicant would bring their model for the social equity program to the Cannabis Committee who would determine the final approved model that would come before Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022/32
On motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Torres -Walker the City Council a dopted the resolution approving the Natural Supplements Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP). The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Barbanica, Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock
RESOLUTION NO. 2022/33
On motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Torres -Walker the City Council adopted the resolution approving a Use Permit, and Design Review (UP-20-01, AR-20- 01) for a cannabis operations facility, subject to conditions of approval.
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Barbanica, Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 -5.3843 E OF THE ANTIOCH
MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE DISTANCE BETWEEN NEW TOBACCO
BUSINESSES AND SPECIFIED USES AND TO CLARIFY THE LIMIT ON NEW
TOBACCO RETAILERS
City Attorney Smith presented the staff report dated February 22, 2022, recommending the City Council introduce, waive the first reading, and read by title only, the proposed amendment to the City’s Municipal Code. The proposed amendment would: 1) Require new tobacco businesses to be at least 1,000 feet from schools and similar uses. 2) Clarify the City’s existing ban on new tobacco retailers.
Mayor Thorpe opened and closed the public hearing with no members of the public requesting to speak.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Barbanica the City Council unanimously introduced, waived the first reading, and read by title only, the proposed amendment to the City’s Municipal Code. The proposed amendment would: 1) Require new tobacco businesses to be at least 1,000 feet from schools and similar uses. 2) Clarify the City’s existing ban on new tobacco retailers.
6. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 -8.02 OF THE ANTIOCH
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD THE DEFINITIONS OF CHARACTERIZING FLAVOR,
CIGAR, AND LITTLE CIGAR (INCLUDING CIGARILLO) AND AMENDING SECTION 6-8.14 BOTH TO RESTRICT TOBACCO RETAILERS OR BUSINESSES FROM
SELLING OR PROVIDING TOBACCO WITH CHARACTERIZING FLAVOR, SELLING
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OR PROVIDING ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES OR E -CIGARETTES, AND TO
REGULATE THE SIZE AND PRICE OF SPECIFIED PACKAGES OF CIGARETTES,
LITTLE CIGARS, AND CIGARS
Outside Legal Counsel Ziegler presented the staff report dated February 22, 2022, recommending the City Council introduce, waive the first reading, and read by title only, the proposed amendment to the Antioch Municipal Code. The proposed amendment would: 1) Add the definition of “characterizing flavor”. 2) Prohibit the sale of tobacco or tobacco products with characterizing flavor. 3) Prohibit a tobacco retailer or business from selling, offering for sale, possessing with the intent to sell, offer in exchange for any form of consideration, or provide at no cost any electronic cigarette or e -cigarette for use with tobacco or tobacco products. 4) Add the definitions of “cigars” and “little cigars,” with the latter including cigarillos. 5) Prohi bit a tobacco retailer or business from selling, offering for sale, possessing with the intent to sell, offering in exchange for any form of consideration, or providing at no cost: a. Any package of fewer than twenty little cigars. b. Any package of fewer than six cigars. c. Any package of cigarettes, little cigars or cigars at a price that is less than ten dollars per package, including applicable fees and taxes.
Mayor Thorpe opened the public hearing.
Kenneth Arialis opposed the proposed draft ordinance as written.
Jaime Rojas, Outreach Coordinator National Association Tobacco Outlets, Eldon Price, Antioch retailer and Claudia Martinez, opposed the proposed draft ordinance as written. They requested the city delay this item and wait for the November referendum on a state-wide flavor ban.
Mayor Thorpe closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Barbanica stated he believed an overall ban was overreach especially since the city allowed cannabis sales to adults. He also felt it would be unfair to businesses.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council introduced, waived the first reading, and read by title only, the proposed amendment to the Antioch Municipal Code. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Ogorchock, Wilson, Thorpe Noes: Torres-Walker, Barbanica
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA
7. UNHOUSED RESIDENT SERVICES – OVERVIEW OF STATE OF CALIFORNIA
HOMEKEY FINANCING
Assistant City Manager Bayon Moore presented the staff report dated February 22, 2022, recommending the City Council discuss and provide staff direction regarding the potential pursuit of Homekey financing opportunities.
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Jeree Glasser -Hedrick, Focus Str ategies, gave a State of California Homekey Financing PowerPoint presentation.
Lindsay Ame zcua expressed concern that the city focus ed on the E xecutive Inn site for a Homekey project and suggested they consider other opportunities.
Andrew Becker, Here Today Home Tomorrow/California Modular, discussed Homekey funding and noted there were still opportunities. He explained their Homekey development in Rohnert Park.
Lacey Brown expressed concern that the city focused on the Executive Inn site and suggested reaching out to stakeholders to discuss project options.
Frank Sterling requested the city consider all options for a Homekey Project.
Councilmember Ogorchock stated she did not believe thirty-two rooms at the Executive Inn was sufficient for this type of project . She suggested the City partner with the C ounty for a project on Delta Fair Blvd.
Assistant City Manager Bayon Moore explained the long-term and interim plans for the Delta Fair property
Councilmember Barbanica stated he believed applying for money specifically for the use of the Executive Inn was not the best use of funding since there were other options.
Mayor Thorpe responded that the process of leasing the Executive Inn was independent of this item.
Councilmember Torres -Walker reported she had been in discussions wit h stakeholders regarding funding opportunities and she supported looking at all options for Homekey funding.
Councilmember Wilson suggested the city look into funding from Proposition 63 for wraparound services.
Assistant City Manager Bayon Moore stated all opportunities being considered contemplate d wrapround services.
Mayor Thorpe spoke in support of considering all options including the Executive Inn property.
Assistant City Manager Bayon Moore commented the deliverables associated with the application were considerable so choosing a site to pursue was important to meeting the deadline for applications.
Ms. Glasser-Hedrick explained considerations for identifying potential sites.
Councilmember Ogorchock stated the city needed a developer partner for any option and suggested looking at property to develop a modular or similar type project.
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Councilmember Barbanica voiced his support for funding a project within Antioch. He reiterated that he did not support the Executive Inn project. He explained that he had previously objected to a project on Delta Fair Blvd. because he was eliminated from the discussion regarding that development within his district.
In response to Mayor Thorpe, Councilmember Barbanica stated he would be agreeable to considering a project within his district.
Councilmember Torres-Walker stated Council agreed that unhoused residents deserved well- thought out, resourced and safe housing options.
Assistant City Manager Bayon Moore confirmed that there was interest from Council in looking at multiple sites including the Executive Inn and the property to the north side of Delta Fair Blvd.
Mayor Thorpe declared a recess at 9:29 P.M. The m eeting reconvened at 9:38 P.M. with all Councilmembers present.
8. DISCUSSION ABOUT RECREATION VEHICLE STORAGE ON RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIES
Director of Community Development Ebbs presented the staff report dated February 22, 2022, recommending the City Council provide direction regarding the storage of Recreational Vehicles on residential properties.
Carlos Castro , Antioch resident, spoke i n support of expanding the registration process for recreational vehicles.
Mark Jordan, Antioch resident and Richard, spoke in support of retaining the current process for parking of recreational vehicles on private property.
Larry Baines, Antioch resident, spoke in support of eliminating the restrictions that were specific to the storage of recreational vehicles. He stated if Council approved his request, he wanted to know the next steps and timeline for implementation.
Mayor Thorpe explained that Council did not directly engage speakers during public comment; however, in the conversation that followed, they would try to answer any questions.
Antonio Wise and Diane Robinson, Antioch residents, Lindsey Amezcua, on behalf of Michelle Kustlets, and Kathy Bunton, spoke in support of eliminating the restrictions that were specific to the storage of recreational vehicles.
Greg Shanks and Roshon Williams, Antioch resident, yielded their time to Marlene Hartigan.
Marlene Hartigan, Antioch resident, referenced slides she provided Council via email. She felt the citation and permitting process for recreational vehicles was flawed. She spoke in support of eliminating restrictions specific to the storage of recreational vehicles.
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Frank Sterling requested the city consider safe parking options for those who use recreational vehicles as shelter.
Mayor Thorpe thanked the public speakers this evening.
In response to Councilmember Barbanica, Code Enforcement Manager Michael clarified only replacement permits were issued after 2008 and discussed the option s before Council this evening. He reported several months ago, Code Enforcement received over 300 anonymous complaints that were addressed as time allowed. He explained the data base of permits had not been audited. He discussed the citation process and noted the towing of vehicles and street parking permits were functions of the Antioch Police Department.
Councilmember Barbanica stated he understood all sides of this matte r and noted storage for recreational vehicles was not available locally.
Code Enforcement Manager Michael stated if Council wanted to proceed with a permitting process, he would recommend fees to cover site inspections.
Councilmember Ogorchock stated blighted units negatively affected property values ; however, she understood residents wanting to have an option to park their recreational vehicles on their property. She suggested the possibility of utilizing original permits that were no longer active.
Councilmember Wilson voiced her support for revisiting this item and stated an audit of the permits may be appropriate since some may no longer be active.
Councilmember Torres -Walker voiced her support for eliminating the restric tions that were specific to the storage of recreational vehicles. She stated she could support the permit process, with or without fees.
Mayor Thorpe stated he valued esthetics and a fair approach. He supported an audit of the current permits. Additionally, he suggested looking at possible height and size restrictions.
Director of Community Development Ebbs stated he understood Council was directing staff to bring back an audit of permits.
Councilmember Torres-Walker stated she believed all residents should be allowed to apply for a permit.
Mayor Thorpe commented that getting an understanding of the current inactive/active permits was important to inform the discussion. He clarified Council was not asking for an ordinance to come forward at this time.
Director of Community Development Ebbs clarified the discussion this evening would not affect Homeowners Associations and Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions . He recommended suspending enforcement on active RV cases until this issue was resolved.
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Council agreed to suspend enforcement until this matter was resolved.
10. DISCUSSION ITEM: POTENTIAL FORMATION OF A COMMUNITY RESOURCES AD
HOC COMMITTEE
City Attorney Smith presented the staff report dated February 22, 2022 recommending the City Council take the following actions: 1) Discuss and determine if the City Council seeks to form a Community Resources Ad Hoc Committee to assist in the formation of the City’s new department; 2) If so, determine the scope of activities for Community Resources Ad Hoc Committee; and 3) Provide direction to staff to draft a resolution to form the Community Resources Ad Hoc Committee.
Councilmember Ogorchock discussed the importance of creating the Ad Hoc Committee prior to consideration of the Public Safety and Community Resources position.
Councilmember Torres-Walker thanked Council for supporting the formation of the Community Resources and Public Safety Division and suggested renaming it as the Public Safety and Community Resources Division.
Following discussion, Council consensus supported the formation of a P ublic Safety and Community Resources Ad Hoc Committee.
9. RESOLUTION APPROVING A NEW CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR COMMUNITY
RESOURCES & PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR, ASSIGNING A SALARY RANGE, AND
ASSIGNING THE CLASSIFICATION TO THE MANAGEMENT (EXECUTIVE)
BARGAINING UNIT
Administrative Services Director Mastay presented the staff report dated February 22, 2022, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution approving the New Class Spec ification for Community Resources & Public Safety Director, assigning a salary range, and assigning the classification to the Management (Executive) Bargaining Unit.
In response to Councilmember Barbanica, Administrative Services Director Mastay confirmed that this position had already been budgeted.
Councilmember Torres-Walker stated there were already departments that would fall under the direction of this Director and beginning to establish relationships and be involved in the process was important.
City Attorney Smith recommended changing the name of the position to match the Public Safety and Community Resources Ad Hoc Committee.
Speaking to the following motion, Councilmember Ogorchock stated she believed a study should have been conducted to determine if this was the best way to reorganize an existing department.
She questioned who would be leading this undertaking and expressed concern that there was no ordinance regarding this item. She stated she believed this matter should wait until after the formation of the Ad Hoc Committee so they could provide their recommendations. She stated
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many of the activities under this division already existed under a current department and she did not understand why they were being relocated. She also noted Crisis Intervention and Response and Violence Intervention and Prevention needed to be defined.
Councilmember Barbanica stated he did not originally support these items; however, since most of the Council was in support, he wanted them to be a success which was why he was supporting them now.
Mayor Thorpe stated that now may not be the time to hire; however, they could consider hiring an Interim Director or move forward with another option.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022/34
A motion was made by Councilmember Barbanica, seconded by Councilmember Torres-Walker to adopt a resolution approving the New Class Specification for Public Safety & Community Resources Director, assigning a salary range, and assigning the classification to the Management (Executive) Bargaining Unit. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Barbanica, Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS - None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Torres-Walker wished Leslie May a Happy Birthday.
Councilmember Ogorchock announced the passing of Antioch Police Department V olunteer Emily. She requested the following items: a status update on the General Plan, midyear budget review and CIP, consideration of a policy for the City’s Public Information Officer , follow-up on the agenda item list and an update on sewer upgrade loan options for residents on Viera Lane.
Councilmember Wilson requested staff agendize a discussion of the Sister City Program.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Torres-Walker the City Council unanimously adjourned the meeting at 11:03 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk