CITY COUNCIL MEETING
INCLUDING THE ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING SUCCESSOR
TO THE ANTIOCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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Special/Regular Meeting May 24, 2022
5:00 P.M. Council Chambers
4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
1. 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 Public Works Association, and Antioch Police Sworn Management Association.
5:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING/STUDY SESSION
Councilmember Wilson called the meeting to order at 5:09 P.M., and City Clerk Householder called the roll.
Present: Council/Agency/Authority Members District 1 Torres-Walker, District 3 Ogorchock and District 4 Wilson
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem (District 2) Barbanica and Mayor Thorpe (Mayor Thorpe arrived during the presentation for Agenda Item SM-1)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Wilson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SM-1. PRESENTATION OF THE DRAFT 5 -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2022-2027 (P.W. 150-22)
Project Manager Buenting presented the staff report dated May 24, 2022, recommending the City Council review and provide feedback to staff regarding the draft 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2022-2027.
In response to Mayor Thorpe, Project Manager Buenting stated a presentation of the City’s roadway rehabilitation program would be coming to Council, in the future.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Samuelson reviewed the Jacobson and Marchetti Park playground replacement and park upgrades.
Councilmember Ogorchock requested additional components be added to the parks for children with all types of disabilities.
Leslie May suggested soccer field s be included in the park upgrades. She asked for an explanation of park renderings.
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Director of Public Works/City Engineer Samuelson explained the tiered park system and park renderings.
Mayor Thorpe stated he supported the playground replacement and park upgrades, as currently designed.
Project Manager Buenting gave an overview of the new CIP projects and those in progress.
Mayor Thorpe requested staff come back to Council with additional options for funding the “L” Street improvement project.
Councilmember Wilson thanked Project Manag er Buenting for the presentation. She reported there were state and federal funding opportunities related to the ground water sustainability plan and storm water program.
Following discussion Council directed staff to bring back the following items for consideration during the budget process : Project 7941 - Street Light Improvements, Project 7976 - Facility Maintenance and Repairs , and Project 7989 – Integration and Upgrade of Access Control, Surveillance, Monitoring, and Fire Alarm.
SM-2. FISCAL YEAR 2021-23 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW
Finance Director Merchant presented the staff report dated May 24, 2022, recommending the City Council provide input and direction on the draft mid -year budget options and adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2021-23 budget.
In response to Council, Youth Services Network Manager Johnson explained the theory behind the positions requested for the Public Safety & Community Resources Department. She commented grant writing was included in the line-item budget and future expansio n of the department included a grant manager/officer position.
Councilmember Ogorchock suggested utilizing one-time revenues for Street Light Improvements. She expressed concern regarding the depletion of the reserves and stabilization fund. She requested Council reconsider funding the Homekey program. She spoke in support of funding some of the positions outside of the Public Safety & Community Resources Department because a location for the department had not been approved and the need for the positions had not been discussed. She requested staff provide her with the date Council approved the location for the Public Safety and Community Resources Department.
Mayor Thorpe responded when Council allocated funds to determine what improvements needed to be made to the Community Resource Center, it was an indication the majority of Council had chosen th at location for the new department. He suggested changing the Administrative Assistant II (City Manager/City Council) position, to a Special Projects Assistant.
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Following discussion, Council consensus provided the following direction to staff:
➢ Administrative Assistant II (City Manager/City Council) – direction to come back with a modified position
➢ Public Safety and Community Resource Department – Administrative Assistant III – direction to include the position in the budget
➢ Public Safety and Community Resource Department – Public Safety Manager - direction to include the position in the budget
➢ Public Safety and Community Resource Department – Community Engagement/Public Safety Coordinator - direction to include the position in the budget ➢ Public Safety and Community Resource Department - Four (4) Community Resou rce Specialist - direction to include these positions in the budget ➢ Public Safety and Community Resource Department – Administrative Support Division - direction to include this item in the budget
➢ Public Safety and Community Resource Department – Violence Intervention and Prevention Division - direction to include this item in the budget ➢ Public Safety and Community Resource Department - Housing & Homelessness Division - direction to include this item in the budget
➢ Public Safety and Community Resource Department - Community Engagement Division - direction to include this item in the budget
➢ One Time Revenue Spending – direction to bring this item back in the future ➢ Roofing and Siding Repairs at Nick Rodriguez Community Center and Water Park facilities – direction to bring this item back with ARPA funding
Mayor Thorpe explained that the remaining positions not supported at this time would be brought back in the future for funding consideration.
Finance Director Merchant stated she would come back to Council in June with the budget amendments. She noted Staffing, One Time Revenue and American Rescue Plan ( ARPA) funding considerations would be coming back later along with funding for the street lighting if not allocated through ARPA or One Time Revenues.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Thorpe adjourned the Study Session at 6:54 P.M.
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Thorpe called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and led a moment of silence in memory of the Uvalde, Texas victims.
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Mayor Thorpe led the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Clerk Householder called the roll.
Present: Council/Agency/Authority Members District 1 Torres-Walker, District 3 Ogorchock, District 4 Wilson and Mayor Thorpe
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem (District 2) Barbanica
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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS, no reportable action.
1. PROCLAMATION
In Honor of State Farm’s 100th Anniversary, June 7, 2022
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council unanimously approved the proclamation.
Richard Pagano accepted the In Honor of State Farm’s 100 th Anniversary proclamation and thanked the City Council for the recognition.
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Director of Parks and Recreation Helfenberger announced the following civic and community events.
➢ Delta Veteran’s Group Memorial Day Commemoration - Oak View Memorial Park: May 30, 2022
➢ Sesquicentennial Swim & Play Day - Antioch Water Park: June 4, 2022 ➢ Sesquicentennial Outdoor Movie Nights - Antioch Water Park Hill: June 16, 23, & 30 , 2022
Councilmember Torres-Walker announced the following civic and community events.
➢ Meet and Greet with Interim Chief Ford: June 5, 2022
➢ Wear Orange Week: June 3 – 5, 2022
➢ Candlelight Vigil: June 5, 2022
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF BOARD AND COMMISSION OPENINGS
City Clerk Householder announced the following Board and Commission openings.
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➢ Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee
➢ Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control Board of Trustees ➢ Board of Administrative Appeals
For more information and to apply, visit: www.bit.ly/ApplyAntioch or the City’s homepage.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Erin Green , representing El Campanil Theatre , announced the ir following summer event schedule:
➢ Individuo: A Lobby Series Concert: July 1, 2022
➢ Mike Amaral’s California Beach Boys Experience: July 2, 2022 ➢ Kalimba – The Spirit of Earth, Wind and Fire: July 3, 2022
Ms. Green also noted t he El Campanil Theatre Academy provided skilled based classes and camps for youth in the performing arts.
Lucas Stuart-Chilcote thanked Mayor Thorpe for hosting the State of the City. He encouraged everyone to participate in the P rimary Election, and announced ballot drop off boxes were available at City Hall and the Antioch Community Center. He reported that at home COVID tests were available at COVID.gov.
Andrew Becker announced Here Today Home Tomorrow was hosting a Community T ownhall on June 4, 2022, at the Antioch library. He reported they had difficulty scheduling a second meeting at the Antioch Community Center and requested the recreation department assist them with their efforts to use the space.
Ralph Hernandez, Antioch resident, endorsed Mary Knox for District Attorney.
Leslie May encouraged voters to refrain from voting based on the ethnicity of candidates.
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Torres-Walker reported on her attendance at the Public Safety and Community Resource Department Committee and the C ommunity Violence Solution Ad Hoc Committee meetings.
Councilmember Ogorchock announced Antioch High School Principal Louie Rocha was retiring and she requested a resolution be prepared for him for the next City Council meeting.
Councilmember Wilson reported on her attendance at the Public Safety and Community Resource Department Committee meeting and noted Tri Delta Transit would be meeting on June
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25, 2022. She announced her graduation from the Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL) fellowship program and thanked everyone who supported her in this effort.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Thorpe announced T ri Delta would be meeting May 25, 2022 . He reported on his attendance at CCTA, Highway 4 Bypass and Public Safety Partnership meetings. He announced he was invited by Guilford College to speak on racial reconciliation and economic equity on June 8, 2022. He apologized to City Clerk Householder for actions taken against her by members of the community and stated he believed she did an outstanding job as City Clerk.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR for City /City Council Members acting as Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency
A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 12, 2022
B. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 19, 2022
C. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 26, 2022
D. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 10, 2022
E. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL WARRANTS
F. ORDINANCE NO. 2212-C-S SECOND READING: ORDINANCE CREATING THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (Introduced on 05/10/2022)
G. ORDINANCE NO. 2213-C-S SECOND READING - ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MILITARY USE EQUIPMENT POLICY (#706) PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481 (Introduced on 05/10/2022)
H. ORDINANCE NO. 2214-C-S SECOND READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 4 -5.411.1(C) OF THE ANTIOCH MUNICIPAL CODE
AUTHORIZING ENFORCEMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE TO PRIVATELY OWNED ROADS WITHIN THE LAUREL RANCH SUBDIVISION (P.W. 698)
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/85 ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 2022-23 FISCAL YEAR
J. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/86 AB 361: RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS NECESSARY
TO CONDUCT BROWN ACT MEETINGS BY TELECONFERENCE FOR THE CITY
COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
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K. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/8 7 APPROVAL TO RECEIVE FUNDING THROUGH THE
CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCE AGENCY (CNRA) FOR THE NICK RODRIGUEZ COMMUNITY CENTER REHABILITATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,200,000
L. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/8 8 ANNUAL WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS
PURCHASE
M. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/8 9 ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEED AND ASSIGNMENTS
OF EASEMENTS FROM CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER
CONVERSATION DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEST ANTIOCH CREEK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (P.W. 201-6)
N. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/ 90 APPROVING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION UPDATES FOR THE OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION NO. 3 REPRESENTATIONAL
UNIT I BARGAINING UNIT
O. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/91 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE CONSULTING
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AN TIOCH AND VOLER
STRATEGIC ADVISORS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENT
P. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/ 92 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF ELEVEN (11) POLICE
VEHICLES UTILIZING THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT NO. 091521-NAF WITH NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the City Council approved the Council Consent Calendar. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Ogorchock, Wilson, Thorpe Noes: Torres-Walker Absent: Barbanica
Item F – On motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Torres-Walker the City Council approved item F. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Wilson and Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock Absent: Barbanica
PUBLIC HEARING
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2207 -C-S (RELATING TO
THE SALE, POSSESSION, OR PROVISION OF SPECIFIED PRODUCTS BY
TOBACCO RETAILERS OR BUSINESSES) BY PROVIDING A GRACE PERIOD PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE NO. 2207-C-S
City Attorney Smith presented the staff report dated May 24, 2022, recommending the City Council introduce, waive the first reading, and read by title only, the proposed ordinance
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amending Ordinance No. 2207 -C-S by prov iding a grace period prior to the effective date of amending Ordinance No. 2207-C-S.
Mayor Thorpe opened the public hearing.
Norma Hernandez, Antioch resident, thanked Council for considering the ordinance amendment and spoke in support of providing a grace period until December 1, 2022. She suggested the item be reagendized after the election if it was voted down. She also felt price increases were harmful to businesses and customers and should be reconsidered.
Blythe Young, Community Advocacy Director for the American Heart Association, urged Council to support their original decision and change the timeline for the grace period to 90-days or less.
She urged Council to maintain local control and not bring the ordinance back for reconsideration.
Satnam Sanghera explained that he purchased his business shortly before the ordinance went into effect and there had been serious economic implications. He urged the City to approve a grace period and let the voters decide in December, if a ban was appropriate.
Ralph Hernandez, Antioch resident, thanked the City Council and staff for bringing this item back for consideration and spoke in support of extending the grace period to December 1, 2022.
Brenda Barros, Antioch resident, stated this ordinance had been detrimental to small business and spoke in support of extending a grace period to December 1, 2022.
Charlie Carasi spoke in opposition of extending a grace period.
Mayor Thorpe closed the public hearing.
Mayor Thorpe stated he still supported the ordinance; however, he was sympathetic to store owners who were unfairly burdened because the ban did not allow them time to sell their products.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Torres-Walker the City Council introduced, waive d the first reading, and read by title only, the proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2207 -C-S by providing a grace period prior to the effective date of amending Ordinance No. 2207-C-S. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Ogorchock, Wilson Noes: Thorpe Absent: Barbanica
6. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE FORMING THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND
COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
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City Attorney Smith presented the staff report dated May 24, 2022, recommending the City Council introduce, waive the first reading, and read by title only an ordinance forming the Public Safety and Community Resources Department.
Mayor Thorpe opened the public hearing.
Councilmember Torres -Walker thanked staff and everyone who participated in the Ad Hoc Committee meetings. She noted the organization of City resources was a proactive approach and in respon se to residents needing easily accessible and a dedicated Public Safety and Community Resources Department. She noted the Antioch Police Department would be a key partner and noted this would be an opportunity for the City to prevent violence in the community.
Mayor Thorpe closed the public hearing.
On motion by Councilmember Torres -Walker, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council introduced, waived the first reading, and read by title only an ordinance forming t he Public Safety and Community Resources Department. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock Absent: Barbanica
Mayor Thorpe thanked Councilmember s Torres-Walker and Wilson for bringing this item forward.
7. PROPOSED ORGANICS COLLECTION RATES FOR COLLECTION SERVICES WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES AS REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL (SB) 1383
Environmental Resource Coordinator Haas-Wajdowicz presented the staff report dated May 24, 2022, recommending the City Council: 1) Approve one of the following rate structures to provide the organics collection programs mandated by SB 1383, and 2) Adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Republic Services for the collection of organics material in accordance with Senate Bill (SB) 1383:
Program Options
Residential
% increase
Commercial
% increase
1. Antioch proposed bi-weekly compost - basic conversion of existing green waste carts to Organics and diversion to a composting facility. Commercial program to continue with current implementation and service. 9.8 12.6
2. Antioch proposed Residential weekly compost,
Commercial same as above. 19.2 12.6
3. Antioch Proposed Residential weekly compost and
SB1383 assistance for all customers. 20.1 13.9
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4. Contract extension to 2028 with weekly Residential
compost collection and SB1383 assistance (*Includes a 10% franchise fee for Residential and 12% for Commercial). 15.2* 7.7*
Mayor Thorpe opened the public hearing.
Susan Hurl, Republic Services, introduced Tony Mancini, Colin Wallace, and thanked Environmental Resource Coordinator Haas -Wajdowicz and Interim City Manager Johnson for their participation in the discussions. She reiterated that Project Manager Buenting 1383 was a state mandate, and she reviewed their proposal.
Lucas Stuart- Chilcote, Antioch resident, stated that he supported the collection of organics; and option #3 modified. He suggested modifying the recycling and yard waste programs as well as adding an additional receptacle d edicated to organics. He also suggested an educational component for recycling of products with California Redemption Value.
Brenda Barro s, Antioch resident, opposed rate increases and requested financial data on Republic Services. She expressed concern for the quality of waste management services.
Mayor Thorpe voiced his support for option 4, splitting the residential percentage increase over a two-year period.
A motion made by Councilmember Ogorchock to approve the option 3 rate structure died for the lack of a second.
Environmental Resource Coordinator Haas-Wajdowicz explained the options before Council this evening.
On motion by Mayor Thorpe, seconded by Councilmember Ogorchock the City Council approved option #4 Contract extension to 2028 with weekly Residential compost collection and SB1383 assistance (*Includes a 10% franchise fee for Residential and 12% for Commercial). with the residential % increase of 15.2* over a two-year period (7.6% per year) and the commercial % increase of 7.7* over a one-year period. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Ogorchock, Thorpe Noes: Wilson Absent: Barbanica
RESOLUTION NO. 2022/93
On motion by Mayor Thorpe, seconded by Councilmember Ogorchock the City Council adopted the resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Republic Services for the collection of organics material in accordance with Senate Bill (SB) 1383 . The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Ogorchock, Thorpe Noes: Wilson Absent: Barbanica
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8. PROPOSED UPDATES TO THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022
Finance Director Merchant presented the staff report dated May 24, 2022, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution updating and approving the Master Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2022.
Mayor Thorpe opened the public hearing.
Brenda Barros, Antioch resident, stated that due to the state of the economy she did not support the fee increases in the Master Fee Schedule.
Mayor Thorpe closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Ogorchock stated she did not support the proposed fee increases for sidewalk repair inspection and vessel de-watering (pumping). She also did not the support bounce house permit, park picnic area reservation and field drag fees.
Mayor Thorpe stated he shared Councilmember Ogorchock’s concerns related to the increase in fees for recreational items. In addition, he stated he did not support the proposed use fee for Waldie Plaza.
Director of Parks and Recreation Helfenberger explained bounce house and park reservation fees were proposed to reduce the city’s liability and provide a measure of control.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ogorchock to adopt the resolution updating and approving the Master Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2022, with the following changes:
➢ Sidewalk Repair Inspection reduced to $350.00
➢ Vessel De-watering (pumping) reduced to $75.00/hour
➢ Eliminate Bounce House/Air Jumper Permit Fee, Neighborhood Park Picnic Area Fee per table, Picnic Cancellation Fee and Field Drag Fee
The motion died for the lack of a second.
A second motion was made by Councilmember Ogorchock to eliminate the following items from the Master Fee Schedule: Bounce House/Air Jumper Permit Fee , Neighborhood Park Picnic Area Fee per table, Picnic Cancellation Fee and Field Drag Fee.
The motion died for the lack of a second.
A motion was made by Councilmember Torres-Walker, seconded by Mayor Thorpe to postpone this item.
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In response to Finance Director Merchant, Mayor Thorpe stated if this item were not brought back by July 1, 2022, all existing fees would remain unchanged.
Councilmember Torres-Walker stated she did not support any rate increases given what was occurring in the community and she wanted staff to provide a fiscal analysis of the proposed rate increases.
City Attorney Smith stated if Council was not prepared to take action at this meeting, they could continue the item and it would fall under previous n oticing. He commented when the item returned at the next meeting, staff would provide clarification on whether Council was required to adopt the Master Fee Schedule annually.
Mayor Thorpe clarified the motion was to postpone and if approved, it would not be coming back at the next Council meeting.
Finance Director Merchant stated staff would evaluate whether any fees were mandated pass - through fees and whether annual adoption of the Master Fee Schedule was required.
A vote taken on the previous motion to postpone the item failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock, Wilson Absent: Barbanica
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA
9. RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF CANNABIS OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR DELTA FAMILY PHARMS, INC.
Outside Legal Counsel Ziegler presented the staff report dated May 24, 2022, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution approving the operating agreement for Delta Family Pharms, Inc.
Ralph Hernand ez, Antioch resident, commented that the possession, use or distribution of cannabis was a prohibited under federal law and the City should not be involved in partnerships that were against the law. He opposed the Operating Agreements before Council this evening.
Andrew Becker discussed the negative impacts of federal cannabis laws on minority communities. He encouraged Council to focus on program opportunities coming from cannabis businesses.
Councilmember Ogorchock stated she was pleased the East County Family Justice Center was the Social Equity recipient. She noted she supported the Bedford Center being considered as a Social Equity partner and requested a list of non-profits that could be considered.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022/94
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On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously adopted a resolution approving the operating agreement for Delta Family Pharms, Inc.
10. RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF CANNABIS OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR DELTA LABS, INC.
Outside Legal Counsel Ziegler presented the staff report dated May 24, 2022, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution approving the operating agreement for Delta Labs, Inc.
Ralph Hernandez, Antioch resident, stated he had personally seen negative effects of cannabis use and urged Council to not approve the Operating Agreement.
Brenda Barros, Antioch resident, stated she believed the Operating Agreements should benefit all Antioch residents.
Andrew Becker reported cannabis has been legalized across the United States and was a regulated business. He encouraged people to speak to data.
Mayor Thorpe explained the city’s policy as it related to Operating Agreements and Social Equity Programs. He noted the equity component came out of the need for recognizing populations that were incarcerated because of cannabis.
Councilmember Torres-Walker suggested the City agendize a presentation on the Social Equity Programs funded through cannabis businesses. She explained that many of those who voted to legalize cannabis for recreational purposes knew it was to correct harm caused by the War on Drugs.
Councilmember Wilson reported the Cannabis Standing Committee had been deliberate in the selection of non-profits for Social Equity programs.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022/95
On motion by Councilmember Wilson , seconded by Councilmember Torres -Walker the City Council members present unanimously adopted a resolution approving the operating agreement for Delta Labs, Inc.
11. RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF CANNABIS OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR
KWMA COLLECTIVE, LLC
Outside Legal Counsel Ziegler presented the staff report dated May 24, 2022, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Operating Agreement for KWMA Collective, LLC.
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Youth Services Network Manager Johnson introduced Shannon Staryzk representing Family Justice Center, who gave an overview of the Generations Connect Program.
Ralph Hernandez, Antioch resident, stated he was pleased to see a social equity program that addressed the negative effects of cannabis use. He noted he believed these businesses were offering money in exchange for approving their projects.
Lucas St uart-Chilcote commended the F amily Justice Center for doing excellent work in the community.
Lacey Brown discussed the War of Drugs disproportionally affecting people of color. She voiced her support for decriminalizing drug s and reported she had personally helped people with addiction, with the use of cannabis.
Andrew Becker thanked C ouncilmember Torres -Walker for her comments. He spoke to misunderstandings around cannabis use. He spoke in support of Council agendizing a presentation regarding the city’s Social Equity Programs.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022/96
On motion by Councilmember Wilson , seconded by Councilmember Torres -Walker the City Council members present unanimously adopted a resolution approving the Operating Agreement for KWMA Collective, LLC.
12. REQUEST BY CONT RA COSTA FARMS FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT A
TEMPORARY CANNABIS EVENT WITHIN THE CITY OF ANTIOCH
Outside Legal Counsel Ziegler presented the staff report dated May 24, 2022, recommending the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing Contra Costa Farm s to conduct a temporary cannabis event within the City consistent with State law and the City’s municipal code.
Ralph Hernandez, speaking on behalf of Norma Hernandez, questioned if a nearby school would be opened during this event, if parking would impact the neighborhood and if there would be a need for city services. She expressed concern that people using cannabis would be leaving the event. She felt the event would be for the profit of the businesses at the community’s expense.
Ralph Hernandez, Antioch resident, speaking on behalf of himself, stated that cannabis was an illegal drug that was illegal to sell on government property. He noted the City did not need the liability for this event and he urged Council to protect the City.
Brenda Barros, Antioch resident, expressed concern regarding statements made on behalf of people of color. She noted there were people in the community that wanted to use cannabis without any legal repercussions.
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Andrew Becker reported the fairgrounds hosted other events in which alcohol was sold. He encouraged Council to prioritize security and supported the event.
Outside Legal Counsel Ziegler clarified state law specifically mention ed fairgrounds site s as permissible for a temporary cannabis event.
Councilmember Ogorchock requested the staff report be corrected to state the City Council approved Ordinance No. 2204 -C-S by a 3/2 vote with Councilmembers Ogorchock and Barbanica voting against.
City Attorney Smith explained COCO Farms applied to the Department of Cannabis Control who contacted the City for their Operating Agreement. He noted the City had the ability to address security and traffic control plans through their ordinance. In respo nse to Councilmember Ogorchock, he stated he would make sure the staff report was corrected.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Torres-Walker to adopt the resolution authorizing Contra Costa Farms to conduct a temporary c annabis event within the City consistent with State law and the City’s municipal code. The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Wilson Noes: Ogorchock Abstain: Thorpe Absent: Barbanica
13. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED OPERATING
AGREEMENT FOR BAKERY ANTIOCH I, LLC TO REFLECT CHANGE IN
OWNERSHIP FROM COOKIES TO RED WORKSHOP
Outside Legal Counsel Ziegler presented the staff report dated May 24, 2022, recommending the City Council adopt the resol ution to approve the First Amended and Restated Operating Agreement for Bakery Antioch I, LLC to reflect the change in ownership from Cookies to Red Workshop.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022/97
On motion by Councilmember Wilson , seconded by Councilmember Torres -Walker the City Council adopted the resolution to approve the First Amended and Restated Operating Agreement for Bakery Antioch I, LLC to reflect the change in ownership from Cookies to Red Workshop. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock Absent: Barbanica
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lucas Stuart-Chilcote requested staff clarify how the rate increases for collection services would be applied.
ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING SUCCESSOR
ANTIOCH PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Special/Regular Meeting
May 24, 2022 Page 16 of 16
Lacey Brown requested the City Council become involved in advocating for the removal of Officer Linderman from the Community Engagement Team. She suggested he be reassigned to another division within the Antioch Police Department.
Andrew Becker thanked Council for addressing housing opportunities for the unhou sed. He discussed the results of the most recent Point-in-Time report. He announced the Housing Element Draft Report was released and he felt the community was not given sufficient time to review the draft and form a response.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS - None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Wilson requested update s on the S ee Click Fix program and water be agendized.
Councilmember Ogorchock reminded staff that she had requested a presentation on the Habitat Conservation Plan and solar items. She requested Council create a priority list of non -profits eligible for Social Equity Programs . She commented that Council had not discussed the July holiday break.
Councilmember Torres-Walker thanked staff and community who participated in the meeting.
She requested staff agendize a discussion on a rental inspection ordinance or program. She discussed the importance of the Housing Element and announced responses were due by June 14, 2022. She encouraged everyone to be involved in the General Plan Update process and be informed.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously adjourned the meeting at 10:33 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk