CITY COUNCIL MEETING
INCLUDING THE ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING SUCCESSOR
TO THE ANTIOCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting November 22, 2022
7:00 P.M. Council Chambers
5:45 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Thorpe called Closed Session to order at 5:45 P.M., and City Clerk Householder called the roll.
Present: Council/Agency Members District 1 Torres-Walker, District 3 Ogorchock, District 4 Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem (District 2) Barbanica and Mayor Thorpe
PUBLIC COMMENT – None
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: CITY MANAGER. This closed session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1).
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: CITY ATTORNEY. This closed session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1).
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS – EXISTING LITIGATION – Pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.8; Property: 4527 Deerfield Drive, Antioch, CA; Agency Negotiation: City of Antioch Negotiators: Cornelius H. Johnson, City Manager and Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: City of Antioch and Yellow Roof Foundation, Negotiator Trent Sanson; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Thorpe adjourned to Closed Session at 5:46 P.M.
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Thorpe called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M., and City Clerk Householder called the roll.
Present: Council/Agency 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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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 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: CITY MANAGER , no reportable action , #2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: CITY ATTORNEY, no reportable a ction; and, #3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS – EXISTING LITIGATION, direction was given to City Manager and City Attorney.
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BARBANICA SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WILSON THE CITY COUNCIL MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO MO VE COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS #11 AND #12 TO BE HEARD AFTER ITEM #5 CONSENT CALENDAR; APPROVED 4/0.
1. INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY EMPLOYEES
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Samuelson introduced Julie Viray, Administrative Analyst I who stated she looked forward to serving the City.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Samuelson introduced Bryan Pitts, Operation Supervisor who thanked Director of Public Works/City Engineer Samuelson for the introduction and stated he looked forward to serving the City in his new position.
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Director of Parks and Recreation Helfenberger announced the following civic and community event.
➢ Holiday Delights Celebration – December 3, 2022
Councilmember Ogorchock announced Small Business Saturday would be held on November 26, 2022.
Lucas Stuart -Chilcoat announced a list of Christmas light displays was located at californiachristmaslights.com. He provided his address and noted they would be participating in the event December 2 – 30, 2022.
Director of Public Safety and Community Resources Johnson announ ced Antioch Council of Teens was hosting a coat drive and donations of coats, socks, scarves and hats would be accepted through December 16, 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
For more information and to apply, visit: www.antiochca.gov.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kevin Gustavo Roldan, Antioch resident, stated he utilized the Delta de Anza Trail to bike to school. He requested the City install raised crossings whe re trails intersected roadways and bollards on bike lanes.
Renee Ya, Hidden Glen resident, stated she submitted a petition for speed humps or speed cushions for their neighborhood as well as documents regarding an accident that had occurred in the area.
Leslie May discussed personal attacks against her on social media and stated she respected everyone.
AJ Potter, Hidden Glen resident, discussed a recent accident that occurred in his neighborhood and requested speed humps or speed cushions be installed in the area. He questioned how the city was addressing traffic concerns throughout the City.
Kathryn Wade reported that her niece was in a fata l traffic accident on the freeway. She requested the APD and the coroner provide her with the reports pertaining to her son’s death.
Edgar M. expressed concern regarding unsafe traffic conditions in District 1 and encouraged residents in the Hidden Glen neighborhood to continue to pursue their requests for traffic calming measures. He commented that he had not received a response to an email he sent to city staff related to public comment speaker rules. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS – None
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Thorpe reported a petition submitted for the Hidden Glen area was under consideration and announced that a stop sign would be installed at Laurel Road. He noted Council may want to consider adding additional funds to the speed hump/cushions program during budget considerations. He further noted that traffic calming along Sycamore Drive would be discussed later in the agenda. He explained the Parks and Recreation Commission oversees parks and trails, so he encouraged residents to share their perspective with them.
4. PRESENTATION
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING POLICIES
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Planning Manager Hersch presented the staff report dated November 22, 2022, recommending the City Council receive this informational report on inclusionary housing policies.
Mayor Thorpe reported Council had requested two public hearings to be postponed because a majority of Cou ncil wanted to learn more about inclusionary housing and how it would impact decisions on those public hearings.
In response to Councilmember Wilson, Planning Manager Hersch reported the economic study would take approximately 1 2 months so they could take a comprehensive look at the data to determine a fee that would reflect costs. She noted the H ousing Element would come back to Council in January and would include a policy regarding pursuing inclusionary policies.
Director of Community Development Ebb s reviewed Brentwood and Concord’s inclusionary housing ordinances. He explained that an inclusionary housing ordinance could move forward rather quickly; however, if they were going to offer an in -lieu fee option , it would need to be supported by a study.
Leslie May requested handicapped accessibility be considered for the physically disabled.
Andre Casanova, Antioch resident, requested prevailing wage, local hire and an apprenticeship program be considered.
Mayor Thorpe responded that this item was looking at a potential policy for future projects. He reminded the public that most projects approved in Antioch included a Project Labor Agreement that included local hire and prevailing wage.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR for City /City Council Member s acting as Successor Agency/Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency
A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 11, 2022
B. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 25, 2022
C. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 15, 2022
D. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL WARRANTS
E. APPROVAL OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY WARRANTS
F. APPROVAL OF HOUSING SUCCESSOR WARRANTS
G. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2022
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H. ORDINANCE NO. 2220-C-S SECOND READING – TRAVIS CREDIT UNION AT 3500 HILLCREST AVENUE (PD -22-03, UP-22-08, AR-22-07) (Introduced on October 25, 2022)
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/203 PURCHASE OF SEVEN CODE ENFORCEMENT RADIOS WITH SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,481.59
J. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/ 204 RESCINDING THE COVID -19 MANDATORY TESTING
AND VACCINATION POLICY
K. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/20 5 AB 361: RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS
NECESSARY TO CONDUCT BROWN ACT MEETINGS BY TELECONFERENCE FOR
THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
L. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/20 6 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 090822:
MAYOR’S APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (MAP) – SELECTION OF RUBICON
PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR UP TO $180,000 IN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDING
M. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/207 SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
DURING CONSTRUCTION FOR THE BRACKISH WATER DESALINATION PROJECT (P.W. 694)
N. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/208 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH GATES AND ASSOCIATES FOR LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
O. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/209 SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT ACT IMPLEMENTATION ROUND 2 FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESO URCES FOR THE EAST CONTRA COSTA GROUNDWATER SUBBASIN (P.W. 704-3)
P. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/2 10 AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANTIOCH AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HEALTH, HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS (H3) FOR THE DELTA LANDING
INTERIM HOUSING PROGRAM
Q. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/211 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 081922 – 2022
REQUEST FOR HOMEKEY QUALIFICATIONS
R. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/212 TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF A NTIOCH
AND FELTON INSTITUTE FOR NON -POLICE COMMUNITY CRISIS INTERVENTION
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RESPONSE PROVIDER SERVICES FOR LOW LEVEL 911 CALLS AS PART OF THE
ANGELO QUINTO CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM PILOT PROGRAM
S. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/2 13 CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 844: GREE N
EMPOWERMENT ZONE
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock , seconded by Councilmember Barbanica , the City Council unanimously approved the Council Consent Calenda r with the exception of items I, J, K, P and Q, which were removed for further discussion.
Item I – Lucas Stuart-Chilcoat stated he felt the radio costs were excessive and questioned if other models were considered.
Director of Community Development Ebbs responded that these radios systems would tie into the current APD radio systems, and he was unaware of an alternative.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Barbanica the City Council unanimously approved Item I.
Item J – Lucas Stuart-Chilcoat questioned how many employees were unvaccinated. He spoke to the COVID vaccine benefits and discussed precautions that could be taken to decrease severity of symptoms. He reminded ill people to isolate and announced free COVID tests were available through the county and other sources.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Barbanica the City Council unanimously approved Item J.
Item K – Councilmember Barbanica stated AB361 was appropriate when it was COVID related; however, now he felt meetings should be conducted in person.
Councilmember Wilson suggested taking 30-days to ease out of the AB361 provisions.
Councilmember Torres-Walker reported that she had several employees test positive for COVID recently and a potential threat still existed. She discussed the convenience of virtual meetings for those who wanted to be involved and could not attend in-person meetings. She stated she was not in favor of discontinuing this item.
Councilmember Ogorchock stated she supported easing out of the AB361 provisions within the next 30-days.
City Attorney Smith clarified with new legislation passed, a great deal of what is currently in AB361 would be incorporated into general law so the need for this action in the future was questionable.
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On motion by Mayor Thorpe, seconded by Councilmember Torres -Walker the City Council approved Item K. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock, Barbanica
Item P – Leslie May requested the City include language that all facilities be accessible for the physically disabled.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Barbanica the City Council unanimously approved Item P.
Item Q – Andrew Becker stated he was disappointed that there was a rejection for a Homekey proposal. He requested Council give staff direction to work with Dignity Moves to pursue a Homekey application for the spring of 2023.
In response to Council, Assistant City Manager Bayon Moore confirmed the City had multiple organizations attend the pre -submission event . She reported that they only received one proposal from Hope Solutions; however, that organization did not have site control or experience developing affordable housing, so staff did not believe it would score strongly enough to advance a proposal to the State. She stated if it was the Council’s direction to repackage and opportunity for Homekey staff could return with some suggestion s for how to structure it to be successful and competitive. She noted they could also consider other funding opportunities that were available at the State level.
Mayor Thorpe suggested bringing this item back to Council a t a future S tudy Session and clarified that the item before Council this evening was to accept or reject the bid.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Barbanica the City Council unanimously approved Item Q.
COUNCIL MEMBER BARB ANICA HAD PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO MOVE COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS #11 AND #12 TO BE HEARD AFTER THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA
11. AMENDATORY AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ANTIOCH AND CONTRA COSTA
WATER DISTRICT FOR TREATED WATER SERVICE
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Samuelson presented the staff report dated November 22, 2022, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute the amendatory agr eement with Contra Costa Water District for treated water service in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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In response to Councilmember Barbanica, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Samuelson explained the potential financial impacts of the agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022/214
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute the amendatory agreement with Contra Costa Water District for treated water service in a form approved by the City Attorney. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Ogorchock, Wilson, Thorpe Noes: Barbanica
12. SYCAMORE TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Samuelson presented the staff report dated November 22, 2022, recommending the City Council discuss and direct staff regarding Sycamore traffic calming needs.
Mayor Thorpe requested Council approve the installation of speed bumps on Sycamore Drive
Leslie May encouraged Council to support the installation of speed bumps on Sycamore Drive.
Lindsay Amezcua stated in addition to speed bumps she suggests the City install a stop sign and crosswalk at the bus stop. Additionally, she felt a center median would prevent cars from illegally passing.
Edgar M stated speed bumps and a center median would help in the Sycamore area and encouraged council to continue to look at other problem areas in Antioch.
Sabrina agreed that Sycamore was a problem area and discussed the importance of the community working with the City to reduce criminal activity.
Councilmember Torres -Walker thank ed everyone for their comments. She reported the community ha d requested r aised and l it crosswalks on Manzanita and Spanos as well as medians with forced turn lanes. Additionally, the community has asked for curb cuts in the Lemontree/Peppertree area.
Mayor Thorpe clarified that he was speaking generally when discussing the need for speed bumps for the Sycamore area and noted that something needed to be done immediately.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Samuelson stated there were many traffic calming measures that could be consider for the neighborhood. He reported that they were close to being done with the James Donlon Blvd. study and they were in the process of creating some preliminary plans for Sycamore. He stated staff could return with some suggested items. He
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noted if vertical items were to be considered, he would suggest public meetings be held to allow those affected to provide input. He further noted they could have something back to Council by April.
Councilmember Ogorchock agreed that the Sycamore area should be addressed next and requested staff also prioritize areas around schools.
Councilmember Wilson requested Prewett Ranch be added to the list to be considered for traffic calming measures.
Mayor Thorpe reported CCTA was working on safe routes to schools countywide. He encouraged Councilmembers who want other areas to be considered to send those requests to him so he could consider them as future agenda items.
In response to Councilmember Torres -Walker, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Samuelson explained that striping, signage, and speed feedback signs could be implemented sooner than April, if that was Council’s direction. He noted medians, speed humps and road closures would take longer since they needed to be studied and a public meeting would need to take place.
Following discussion, Council directed staff to bring back traffic calming measures for the Sycamore Neighborhood.
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BARBANICA SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
OGORCHOCK THE CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY SUSPENDED THE RULES TO MOVE COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA ITEM #8 TO BE HEARD AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS.
8. DISCUSSION OF PROVIDING $125,000 TO THE ANTIOCH CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Director of Economic Development Reed presented the staff report dated November 22, 2022, recommending the City Council discuss support for the Antioch Chamber of Commerce and provide staff with direction.
Daniel Sohn, President and CEO Antioch Cham ber of Commerce , gave an overview of their plans for the Small Business Investment Center and the Antioch Convention and Visitor Bureau.
He thanked Council and staff for their support.
Councilmember Ogorchock requested Council also consider replenishing the Antioch Cares Program.
Mr. Sohn reported they had just committed the last $500.00 of the Antioch Cares Program to a local business, and they were looking at replenishing funds for that program.
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In response to Councilmember Barbanica, Mr. Sohn clarified the request for $100,000 would cover a 5-year period and $20,000 annually would be used toward leveraging grant monies. He noted it would also help when seeking additional appropriations and promoting the program. He announced they were working directly with the Governor’s Office of Small Business and Department of State to obtain a $1M commitment from the state annually for Antioch.
Mayor Thorpe commented that staff would design a program for administering and monitoring the outcomes from the funds.
Mr. Sohn commented that the $1M in funds they were seeking from the state would come to the City to disperse quarterly to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. He noted the Chamber of Commerce Board would have fiduciary responsibility over those doll ars and recommended a member of City Staff or Council be appointed to the Advisory Board.
Councilmember Torres-Walker thanked Mr. Sohn for helping to create a relationship between the City and Chamber . She spoke in support of investing in business and local jobs for the community. She also supported staff or Council participation on the Advisory Board.
Mr. Sohn reiterated that they wanted to be good stewards of public money and it would be advantageous to have either staff or a Council Member present during Board meetings, so the city was aware of how the money was being spent and helping to decide how to use it. He stated they were looking for unanimous support of $125,000 in funding and they would be happy to discuss adding Antioch Cares Program funding.
Council consensus supported providing $125,000 of one-time money to the Antioch Chamber of Commerce for General Support and bringing back consideration of the $125,000 for the Antioch Cares Program during ARPA funding consideration.
Following discussion, Council directed staff to bring back a resolution to formalize support to the Antioch Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Thorpe supported the selection of the Chamber of Commerce CEO and the efforts to build on the success that the Chamber built under former Mayor Sean Wright. He commented that Mr. Sohn was doing the right job for the City and encouraged the Board to not allow people to undermine their process.
PUBLIC HEARING
6. LAKEVIEW CENTER PARCEL 5 REZONE (Z-22-06)
Director of Community Development Ebbs presented the staff report dated November 22, 2022, recommending the City Council introduce, waive the first reading, and read by title only the ordinance rezoning Lakeview Center Parcel 5 to include the Commercial In fill Housing (CIH) Overlay District.
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Mayor Thorpe opened the public hearing.
Jeff Schroeder, Ponderosa Homes representing Bluerock Partners and Reynolds and Brown, stated that this parcel was always intended to be part of the property that was rezoned and to proceed with their application , they needed it to be included in the Commercial Infill Housing (CIH) Overlay District.
Mayor Thorpe closed the public hearing.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Barbanica the City Council introduced, waive d the first reading, and read by title only the ordinance rezoning Lakeview Center Parcel 5 to include the Commercial Infill Housing (CIH) Overlay District. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Ogorchock, Wilson, Barbanica, Thorpe Noes: Torres-Walker
7. BUCHANAN CROSSINGS PARCEL 7 REZONE (Z-22-05)
Councilmember Barbanica recused himself from item #7 and left the dais.
Director of Community Development Ebbs presented the staff report dated November 22, 2022, recommending the City Council introduce, waive the first reading, and read by title only the ordinance rezoning Buchanan Crossings Parcel 7 to include the Commercial Infill Housing (CIH) Overlay District.
Mayor Thorpe opened the public hearing.
Matt Nohr, Proponent, gave a history of the property . He noted the Commercial Infill Housing Overlay District would allow for multi-family and offer another tool to develop their property. He noted a residential project would offer synergy and reduce environmental impacts. He further noted it was overlooked that the parcel was not included in the boundary, and requested Council approve the ordinance.
Mayor Thorpe closed the public hearing.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council introduced, waived the first reading, and read by title only the ordinance rezoning Buchanan Crossings Parcel 7 to include the Commercial Infill Housing (CIH) Overlay District. The month carried the following vote:
Ayes: Ogorchock, Wilson, Thorpe Noes: Torres-Walker
Councilmember Barbanica returned to the dais.
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA – Continued
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9. SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP REQUEST
Director of Economic Development Reed presented the staff report dated November 22, 2022, recommending the City Council provide direction to staff to activate the City of Antioch’s membership with Sister Cities International and to return to City Council with a proposed program and annual budget.
Following discussion, Council consensus supported re-establishing membership with Sister Cities International and directed staff to bring back program design.
10. RESOLUTIONS APPROPRIATING EXPENDITURES FOR ENC UMBRANCES AND PROJECT BUDGETS OUTSTANDING TO THE 2022/23 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AND APPROVING OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022/23 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Finance Director Merchant presented the staff report dated November 22, 2022, recommending the City Council adopt the following resolutions: 1) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Antioch appropriating expenditures for encumbrances and project budgets outstanding to the 2022/23 fiscal year budget and approving other amendments to the 2023 fiscal year budgets. 2) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Antioch approving amendments to the 2023 fiscal year budgets for items considered at the meeting of November 22, 2022.
Finance Director Merchant stated it was anticipated that budget study sessions would begin at the end of March or the beginning of April.
Mayor Thorpe stated he would prefer to consider staffing requests and ARPA funds during future Study Sessions.
City Attorney Smith expressed concern for postponing consideration of the positions requested to administer the Rent Stabilization Ordinance since they had had an overwhelming number of people contact the City prior to having petitions available. He noted the two positions requested for the City Attorney’s office were to assist residents with those requests.
In response to Mayor Thorpe, City Attorney Smith commented that it took a year to fill th e Assistant City Attorney position and she was hired to oversee legal matters for the entire City.
He noted there was not sufficient staff to administer the Rent Stabilization Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022/215
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock , seconded by Councilmember Barbanica the City Council unanimously adopted the resolution of the City Council of the City of Antioch appropriating expenditures for encumbrances and project budgets outstanding to the 2022/23 fiscal year budget and approving other amendments to the 2023 fiscal year budgets.
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Following discussion, Council consensus directed staff to bring back the staffing requests, ARPA funding and one-time revenues for discussion at a future study session, there was also Council consensus to address Water Park slide structure repairs in the amount of $400,000 with one- time revenues.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Johnny Walker discussed the results of the City Council election . He asked why some department heads were absent from the Council meeting. He noted the City could seek assistance from the California Highway Patrol for traffic concerns. He spoke about an elected official’s DUI.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS – None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers Torres-Walker and Ogorchock wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Thorpe congratulated Councilmember s Wilson and Torres-Walker on their successful reelection campaigns.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council unanimously adjourned the meeting at 9:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk