CITY COUNCIL MEETING
INCLUDING THE ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING SUCCESSOR
TO THE ANTIOCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting December 13, 2022
7:00 P.M. Council Chambers
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pro Tem Barbanica called the meeting to order at 7:14 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
Absent: Mayor Thorpe (arrived at 7:20 P.M.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Barbanica led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITY ATTORNEY TO REPORT OUT ON CLOSED SESSION – No Closed Session
1. PROCLAMATIONS
In Honor of Pat Jeremy, United States Navy, Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9), Antioch’s Veteran of the Year 2022-2023
In Honor of Frank E. Ballesteros "Humbug" Week, December 12 – 16, 2022
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously approved the proclamations.
Pat Jeremy accepted the In Honor of Pat Jeremy, United States Navy, Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9), Antioch’s Veteran of the Year 2022 -2023 proclamation and thanked the City Council for the recognition.
Mayor Thorpe arrived at 7:20 P.M. and presided over the remainder of the meeting.
Frank E. Ballesteros accepted the In Honor of Frank E. Ballesteros "Humbug" Week, December 12 – 16, 2022 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 event.
➢ Bay Miwok Meadows Park, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – December 14, 2022
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3. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF BOARD AND COMMISSION OPENINGS
City Clerk Householder announced the following Board and Commission openings.
➢ Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee
➢ Contra Costa County Library Commission
➢ Antioch Police Oversight Commission
For more information and to apply, visit: www.antiochca.gov.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
J.R. Wilson, Antioch Rivertown Veterans Lions Club, announced Wreaths Across America event would take place at Oakview Memorial Park Cemetery at 12:00 P.M. on December 17, 2022. He thanked Councilmember Ogorchock for bring ing the event to the Veteran’s community and Antioch Veteran’s Lyon’s Club for hosting the event.
Reverend Phillips, Faith Alliance for a Moral Economy, thanked the City Council for passing the Rent Stabilization Ordinance and encouraged the City to assist tenants that were still facing illegal rent increases. She spoke in support of Council enacting just cause and anti-harassment ordinances.
Judith Ortiz, Monument Impact, Rocheall Pierre, ECRG, Cecilia Perez, First Five Contra Costa and ECRG, Myriam Saenz, ECRG, Kim Carlson, ACCE, Devin Williams and Tori Wakefield, ACCE, congratulated Councilmembers Torres-Walker and Wilson on their successful reelection campaigns. They thanked Council for passing the Rent Stabilization Ordinance and encouraged the City to assist tenants facing illegal rent increases . They also spoke in support of Council enacting just cause and anti-harassment ordinances.
Lemuel del Castillo, Antioch resident, advocated for bicycle safety and discussed the importance of planning for bicycle and pedestrian transit throughout Antioch.
Mahasin Aleem, Contra Costa County Libraries, introduced herself as the Senior Community Library Manager for the Antioch and Prewett Park Libraries.
Shagoofa Khan, Monument Impact, congratulated Councilmembers Torres-Walker and Wilson on their successful reelection campaigns. She announced Monument Impact was hosting a supply drive for A ntioch Unified School District. Contact information was provided. She spoke in support of Council enacting just cause and anti-harassment ordinances.
Ralph Hernandez, Antioch resident, discussed adverse side effects of marijuana use and the negative impacts of the cannabis industry.
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Norma Hernandez, Antioch resident representing retail establishments selling tobacco products, Jay Sarang, Business Owner, Jasbir Sooch and Satnam Sanghera, representing convenience stores, requested Council agendize reconsideration of the ordinance related to the restrictions on tobacco businesses.
Jilanda Plaza, ACCE, discussed harassment she had received from her landlord.
Francisco Torres, congratulated Councilmembers Torres-Walker and Wilson on their successful reelection campaigns. He thanked Council for passing the Rent Stabilization Ordinance and encouraged the City assist tenants that were facing illegal rent increases. He als o spoke in support of Council enacting just cause and anti -harassment ordinances. He discussed allegations against the Antioch Police Department.
Frank Sterling, Antioch resident, congratulated Councilmembers Torres-Walker and Wilson on their successful r eelection campaigns. He thanked Council for passing the Rent Stabilization Ordinance and encouraged the City assist tenants that were facing illegal rent increases. He also spoke in support of Council enacting just cause and anti -harassment ordinances. H e discussed his interactions with the Antioch Police Department. He recognized Bianca Palomera for her acts of heroism.
Nisha Toor congratulated Councilmember s Torres-Walker and Wilson on their successful reelection campaigns. On behalf of local liquor and tobacco merchants, she requested Council agendize reconsideration of the ordinance related to restrictions on tobacco businesses.
James Daniel s, ACCE, congratulated Councilmember s Torres-Walker and Wilson on their successful reelection campaigns. He spoke in support of Council enacting just cause and anti- harassment ordinances. He offered to provide free rental inspections for the City.
Edgar M. expressed concern that his emails had not successfully been delivered to an Elected Official and he had not received a response to other emails sent to City Officials. He spoke to the need for legal services for tenants and noted a Measure was not being enforced.
Patricia Granados congratulated Councilmembers Torres-Walker and Wilson on their successful reelection campaigns. She thanked the City for recognizing Bianca Palomera’s acts of heroism.
She requested an overpayment of wages be refunded to the City. She asked Council to participate in the AB3121 Task Force.
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Ogorchock reported on her attendance at the Cal Cities Board of Directors meeting.
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Councilmember Wilson announced Tri Delta Transit hired Chief Operations Manager Toan Tran and their next meeting would be held on December 14, 2022. She reported Delta Diablo would be meeting next week.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Thorpe t hanked the community for attending this meeting. He recognized the Antioch Police Department for solving a crime. Speaking to a previous public comment, he clarified the City’s email security system filtered some emails, and messages from the public were not deliberately ignored.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR for City /City Council Members acting as Successor Agency/Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency
A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 15, 2022
B. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 22, 2022
C. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 13, 2022
D. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL WARRANTS
E. APPROVAL OF HOUSING SUCCESSOR WARRANTS
F. ORDINANCE NO. 2221 -C-S SECOND READING - LAKEVIEW CENTER PARCEL 5 REZONE (Z-22-06) (Introduced on November 22, 2022)
G. ORDINANCE NO. 2222-C-S SECOND READING - BUCHANAN CROSSINGS PARCEL 7 REZONE (Z-22-05) (Introduced on November 22, 2022)
H. ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 1600 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/216 RENEWAL OF VESTING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP (VTSM) 9501 DESIGN REVIEW APPROVAL CREEKSIDE VINEYARDS AT SAND CREEK
J. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/21 7 MASTER FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE - GIS BASED
MAPPING FEE
K. SA RESOLUTION NO. 2022/39 RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (2023-24) FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ANTIOCH DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH
L. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/218 APPROVING ONE-TIME MONEY ALLOCATION
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M. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/21 9 USE AGREEMENT WITH CONGRES SMAN
DESAULNIER'S OFFICE FOR OFFICE SPACE AT THE ANTIOCH COMMUNITY CENTER
N. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/2 20 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR THE WAYFINDING SIGNS (P.W. 679-1)
O. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/221 ACCEPTING COMPLETED IMPROVEMENTS AND THE RELEASE OF BONDS FOR PARK RIDGE OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS, TRACT NO. 8846 (PW 674-8)
P. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/2 22 ACCEPTING COMPLETED LAUREL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND THE RELEASE OF BONDS FOR HIDDEN GLEN UNIT 4 SUBDIVISION 8388 (P.W. 557-4)
Q. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/2 23 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR ROOF
REPLACEMENTS AT ANTIOCH WATER PARK AND WATER TREATMENT PLANT BID NO. 770-1130-22A AWARD
R. RESOLUTION NO. 2022/2 24 OF SUPPORT FOR A TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT GRANT FOR THE TRAFFIC CALMING IMPROVEMENTS ALONG WEST 10TH STREET
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock , seconded by Councilmember Barbanica , the City Council unanimously approved the Council Consent Calendar.
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA
5. NEW CLASS SPECIFICATIONS, ASSIGNING SALARY RANGES, ASSIGNING THE
CLASSIFICATIONS TO THE BARGAINING UNITS
Director of Public Safety and Community Resources Johnson presented the staff report dated December 13, 2022, recommending the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt a Resolution Approving the New Class Specification for Public Safety Manager, Assigning a Salary Range, Assigning the Classification to t he Management - Senior Bargaining Unit. 2) Adopt a Resolution Approving the New Class Specification for Community Engagement Coordinator, Assigning a Salary Range, Assigning the Classification to the Confidential Bargaining Unit.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022/225
On motion by Councilmember Wilson , seconded by Councilmember Torres -Walker the City Council adopted a Resolution Approving the New Class Specification for Public Safety Manager, Assigning a Salary Range, Assigning the Classification to the Management - Senior Bargaining Unit. The motion carried the following vote:
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Ayes: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock, Barbanica
RESOLUTION NO. 2022/226
On motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Torres -Walker the City Council adopted a Resolution Approving the New Class Specification for Community Engagement Coordinator, Assig ning a Salary Range, Assigning the Classification to the Confidential Bargaining Unit. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock, Barbanica
6. RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATION FOR THREE PART -TIME S ECRETARY
POSITIONS TO SUPPORT CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Thorpe requested this item be postponed so staff could provide three separate resolutions in the event there were Councilmembers who did not support the allocation of three part -time secretaries.
On motion by Councilmember Wilson , seconded by Councilmember Torres -Walker the City Council unanimously postponed consideration of the resolution approving the allocation for three part-time secretary positions to support City Council. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Barbanica, Wilson, Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock
7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
A PRIVATE PATROL SECURITY COMPANY TO PROVIDE PRIVATE PATROL
SECURITY SERVICES ON OR NEAR DOWNTOWN/RIVERTOWN CITY -OWNED PUBLIC PARKING LOTS.
Sean McCauley presented the staff report dated December 13, 2022, recommending the City Council, at the conclusion of a Downtown/Rivertown Public Parking Lots Security Plan presentation, adopt a resolutio n to develop a comprehensive Downtown/Rivertown Public Parking Lots Security Plan and authorize the City Manager to issue a Request for Qualifications for a private patrol security services either on and/or near Downtown/Rivertown Area City - Owned public parking lots or other designated downtown areas.
Ralph Hernandez stated he opposed approval of this item because the staff report did not include information on costs, timeline and the services that would be provided. He suggested the Antioch Police Department provide security for this area.
Andrew Becker encouraged the City to participate in community engagement . He suggested blight and transient activity in urban centers be addressed with adequate supportive services.
Frank Sterling stated he did not support hiring private security for the downtown area.
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Allen Payton suggested downtown business and property owners assess themselves to provide security services. He stated he believed it would take a collaborative effort between the City and the business/property owners.
Councilmember Ogorchock thanked Mr. McCauley for the presentation. She commented that the City had historically provided this service and suggested city -owned parking lots in other areas outside of the downtown/Rivert own area be considered. She spoke in support of the resolution.
In response to Councilmember Torres -Walker, Mayor Thorpe clarified that this RFQ would be seeking qualifications and expenses related to providing security for the area.
Councilmember Torre s-Walker stated public parking lots were public spaces and when they were privatized and over-surveyed, it resulted in marginalizing individuals for whom the spaces were provided. She noted public parking areas provided safe parking opportunities for unhoused residents. She suggested this proposal include a conversation with regards to how to utilize the APD and crisis response team to increase public safety and address the needs of those in public spaces who were potentially unhoused, in crisis and experiencing mental illness
Mayor Thorpe explained that consultants were hired to assist the City when they lacked the internal expertise. He reported Police Chief Ford and City Manager Johnson had the expertise to advise on this matter and had met with the downtown merchants. He noted the focus would be that as they continued to build up downtown new problems/nuisances would occur. He further noted this would create a presence so individuals would feel safe returning to their vehicles.
Councilmember Torres-Walker noted there were times when expertise needed to include other voices because occasionally, they could cause more harm than good.
Mayor Thorpe responded that it was important to take a complete approach.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022/227
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Torres-Walker the City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to develop a comprehensive Downtown/Rivertown Public Parking Lots Security Plan and authorize the City Manager to issue a Request for Qualifications for a private patrol security services either on and/or near Downtown/Rivertown Area City-Owned public parking lots or other designated downtown areas.
8. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING CANVASS BY THE COUNTY CLERK OF CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY OF BALLOTS CAST IN THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022
RESOLUTION NO. 2022/228
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On motion by Councilmember Ogorc hock, seconded by Councilmember Barbanica the City Council unanimously adopted the resolution confirming the certified results received by the County Clerk of Contra Costa County of ballots cast in the General Election held on November 8, 2022.
Mayor Thorpe declared a r ecess at 9:05 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:10 P.M. with all Councilmembers present.
Lucas Stewart Chilcoat , Robert Collins and Frank Sterling congratulated Councilmember s Torres-Walker and Wilson on their successful reelection campaigns.
Ralph Hernandez, Antioch resident, congratulated Councilmembers Torres-Walker and Wilson on their successful reelection campaigns. He questioned when the City would inform the public of the process for the recount for District 1 candidates.
Debra Vin son congratulated Councilmember s Torres-Walker and Wilson on their successful reelection campaigns. She thanked Councilmember Ogorchock for her public service.
OATHS OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL
▪ Council Member District 1 - Tamisha Torres-Walker
▪ Council Member District 4 - Monica E. Wilson
City Clerk Householder administered the Oath of Office to Council Member District 1 Tamisha Torres-Walker and Council Member District 4 Monica E. Wilson.
Councilmember Torres -Walker thanked those who participated in her campaign and the residents who voted. She commented that she was grateful for the opportunity to represent the City for the next four years. She appreciated the work of Council and the Antioch community.
Councilmember Wilson thanked those who voted and supported her efforts to serve the City of Antioch. She recognized her family and thanked them for their support.
Councilmember Barbanica congratulated everyone who ran for office and those who won their campaigns.
Councilmember Ogorchock thanked Councilmembers Torres-Walker and Wilson for their public service.
Mayor Thorpe congrat ulated Councilmembers Torres-Walker and Wilson on their successful reelection campaigns. He stated he looked forward to continuing to serve on Council with them.
ROLL CALL for New Council
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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
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS / COMMENTS – None
9. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION - SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
City Attorney Smith presented the staff report dated December 13, 2022, recommending the City Council select the mayor pro tempore.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock , seconded by Councilmember Ba rbanica the City Council unanimously selected Councilmember Torres-Walker as Mayor Pro Tempore.
Leslie May and Robert Collins congratulated Councilmembers Torres -Walker and Wilson on their successful reelection campaigns.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Andrew Becker congratulated Councilmembers Torres -Walker and Wilson on their successful reelection campaigns. He discussed a state grant opportunity for Project Homekey and requested Council work with Dignity Moves on this endeavor.
Johnny Walker discussed the outcome of a n elected official’s DUI hearing. He congratulated Councilmembers Torres-Walker and Wilson on their successful reelection campaigns.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS – None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Torres -Walker encouraged those with the ability to help, support families in need this holiday season. She thanked Councilmember Barbanica for assisting a family in locating housing. She also thanked the Quinto family for their attendance this evening and announced an event recognizing the anniversary of Angelo Quinto’s passing would be held on December 23, 2022. She thanked the Antioch Police Department and Police Chief Ford for their fairness, compassion and providing resources for those in need.
Councilmember Ogorchock requested staff agendize a presentation from P ony Express for January 2023. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Councilmember Wilson requested staff agendize just cause and anti-harassment policies as well as a moratorium on new gas stations. She wished everyone Happy Holidays.
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Councilmember Barbanica wished everyone a M erry Christmas . He congratulated Councilmembers Torres-Walker and Wilson on their successful reelection campaigns . He thanked Councilmember Torres-Walker for referring a family in need of housing.
Mayor Thorpe wished everyone a safe holiday season. He encouraged those who prayed for Council to continue to do so and noted that he truly appreciated it. He stated Council would remain focused and continue to serve residents of Antioch.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council unanimously adjourned the meeting at 9:58 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk