CITY COUNCIL MEETING
INCLUDING THE ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING SUCCESSOR
TO THE ANTIOCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ANTIOCH PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Regular Meeting June 13, 2023
7:00 P.M. Council Chambers
5:45 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pro Tem Torres -Walker called the meeting to order at 5:47 P.M., and Acting City Clerk Rosales called the roll.
Present: Council/Agency/Authority Members District 2 Barbanica, District 3 Ogorchock, District 4 Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem (District 1) Torres-Walker
Absent: Mayor Thorpe
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9: MARIA QUINTO -COLLINS, et al., v. CITY OF ANTIOCH, et al ., United States District Court Northern District of California Case No.:
3:21-cv-06094-VC.
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIAT IONS – pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.8; Property: Delta Fair and Century Boulevards (APN 074-080-029), Antioch, CA; Agency Negotiation: City of Antioch Negotiators: Acting City Manager Forrest Ebbs, City Attorney Thomas Lloyd Smith, and Economic Development Director Kwame Reed; Negotiating Parties: City of Antioch and Negotiator ABC Tree Farms; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND POTENTIAL ACTION – This closed session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54957. Title:
City Manager.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pro Tem Torres-Walker adjourned to Closed Session at 5:48 P.M.
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pro Tem Torres -Walker called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M., and City Clerk Householder called the roll.
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Present: Council/Agency/Authority Members District 2 Barbanica, District 3 Ogorchock, District 4 Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem (District 1) Torres-Walker
Absent: Mayor Thorpe (arrived at 7:46 P.M.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Barbanica 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, direction was given , #2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIAT IONS, direction was given ; and , #3 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND POTENTIAL ACTION: direction was given to the City Attorney.
A Spanish Translator announced translation services were available this evening.
1. PROCLAMATIONS
• Proclamation Commemorating Juneteenth 2023
• Recognizing June 2023 as Pride Month in the City of Antioch
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Barbanica , the City Council members present unanimously approved the Proclamations.
Director of Parks and Recreation Helfenberger on behalf of Grace Arms accepted and thanked the City Council for the Proclamation Commemorating Juneteenth 2023 and announced Juneteenth – A Freedom Celebration would take place at Grace Bible Fellowship Church on June 17, 2023, and Williamson Ranch Park on June 18, 2023.
Brittany Shoras, Antioch resident, accepted and thanked the City Council for the Recognizing June 2023 as Pride Month in the City of Antioch proclamation.
Mayor Pro Tem Torres-Walker declared a recess at 7:15 P.M. to raise the Pride Flag at City Hall.
The meeting reconvened at 7: 22 P.M. with all Councilmembers present with the exception of Mayor Thorpe who was previously noted as absent.
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Torres-Walker announced the following civic and community events.
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• Juneteenth – A Freedom Celebration
- Grace Bible Fellowship Church – June 17, 2023
- Williamson Ranch Park – June 18, 2023
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Due to the amount of speaker requests Mayor Pro Tem Torres -Walker reduced speaker times to two-minutes.
Christian Gutierrez discussed incidents he was involved in with law enforcement.
Rosalba Zendejas discussed an incident involving her sons and the Antioch Police Department (APD) and requested Council respond to her regarding this matter.
Frank Sterling , Antioch resident , Teki Flow, Reimagine Antioch, Taunita Trotter, Reimagine Antioch and Devin Williams, ACCE, reiterated their concerns related to alleged police misconduct and their demands to address the situation.
Andrew Becker reiterated his support for project Homekey and expressed concern that he had not received information for programs being implemented or considered for Antioch.
Lucas Stuart-Chilcote acknowledged everyone in attendance this evening.
Leslie May recited a poem “Still I Rise”.
Ralph Hernandez, Antioch resident, discussed cases he had investigated involving the APD.
Nichole Gardner, Facing Homelessness and Reimagine Antioch apologized for her actions at a previous Council meeting and r eiterated her demands to address alleg ations of police misconduct.
Julia Emego Kwue, Antioch resident, requested the City create union jobs, defund the police and hire civilians to secure public spaces. She listed her demands for addressing allegations of police misconduct and suggested using APD funding to create social safety net programs.
Mayor Thorpe arrived at 7:46 P.M.
Francisco Torres, Reimagine Antioch, encouraged Council to communicate with the community and consider changing the City charter so they could take appropriate action.
Mayor Thorpe reviewed the speaker rules for Public Comment.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Wilson announced Delta Diablo would be meeting on June 14, 2023, and reported she was unable to attend the last Tri Delta Transit meeting.
Councilmember Torres-Walker reported she had received several calls from the community and met with Police Chief Ford.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Thorpe discussed a recent shooting that occurred in Antioch and clarified that the event took place at a birthday party for an upstanding member of the community. He stated the City would continue working toward reducing gun violence. He explained that he was absent from the Special Council meeting because he was on vacation. He reviewed and provided the status of the requested items on the Council’s 6-month list. He announced that he would schedule a Special City Council meeting to discuss these requests. He reported that he had been mi ndful of staff capacity and explained that staff had controlled the workflow.
3. PRESENTATION
PRESENTATION ON RENT PROGRAM AND ADDITIONAL TENANT PROTECTION POLICIES – BUDGET, STAFFING AND TIMELINE
Assistant City Attorney Hundley presented the staff report dated June 13, 2023, recommending the City Council receive the presentation and provide direction to staff on the budget, staffing, and timeline for additional tenant protection policies.
Julia Emego Kw ue, Antioch resident, suggested homeowners receiving section 8 funding be prevented from increasing rents. She supported the City building a multistory building to house homeless and low-income residents. She felt the City Attorney salary was too high.
Rhea Laughlin, First 5 Contra Costa and ECRG, Yolanda, ECRG, Dulce Flanco, ECRG, Patricia Granados, Rocheall Pierre, ECRG, Teresa Farias, ECRG, Archie Brumfield, ACCE/DAV, Francisco Torres, Reimagine Antioch, Leslie May, Rev Millie Phillips, Faith Alliance for a Moral Economy, Devin Williams, Daniel J. Sanchez Alva, ACCE, Nicole Arvington, ACCE, Kamilah Miller, ACCE, Frank Sterling, Reimagine Antioch, Teki Flow, Letiona Marie Mathis, ACCE, Della Currie Brass and Cecilia Perez, ECRG spoke in support of the City expediting tenant protections including just cause and anti -harassment policies. Several speakers also requested Council pass an immediate eviction moratorium.
Glenn Huxtable, Sharp Realty, appreciated Council supporting tenants; however, noted he was concerned for the unintended consequences of these policies including landlords selling their properties shrinking rental inventory and driving up rents.
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Fay Jassi ni, California Apartment Association, encouraged the City to assess the impact of current local and state ordinances and determine whether it was necessary to create more ordinances or to modify them. She recommended the City seek input from housing provi ders and host informational sessions with stakeholders prior to moving forward with the ordinances.
Andrew Becker spoke in support of the Consumer Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA), Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) and downpayment assistance and subside programs.
Councilmember Barbanica announced that he had sought legal advice who directed him not to vote on this item based on his profession.
Following discussion, Council consensus with Councilmember Barbanica absta ining, directed staff to identify a consultant for a fee study and bring back consideration of an urgency ordinance for a moratorium on evictions.
Mayor Thorpe declared a recess at 9:38 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:48 P.M. with all Councilmembers present.
The Spanish Translator announced that this concluded interpretation services and directed members of the audience to return translators to the City Clerk.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 11, 2023
B. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 18, 2023
C. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 25, 2023
D. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 9, 2023
E. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 23, 2023
F. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 30, 2023
G. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL WARRANTS
H. INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY EMPLOYEES
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2023/84 FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND
RESTATED FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES (FORMERLY FDAC EBA) JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT
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J. RESOLUTION NO. 2023/8 5 AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 WITH CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY FOR LIBRARY MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 IN THE AMOUNT OF $162,657
K. RESOLUTION NO. 2023/86 MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 MASTER AGREEMENT
L. RESOLUTION NO. 2023/8 7 INCREASE OF PURCHASE ORDER WITH SAN DIEGO POLICE EQUIPMENT CO. INC. FOR DEPARTMENT DUTY AND TRAINING
AMMUNITION
M. RESOLUTION NO. 2023/8 8 APPROVAL OF AWARDS FOR THE 2023 -2024 YOUTH
SERVICES NETWORK CONTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
N. RESOLUTION NO. 2023/8 9 APPROVAL OF AWARDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA
VIOLENCE INTERVENTION & PREVENTION (CALVIP) PROGRAM EVALUATION
WITH EVIDENT CHANGE
O. RESOLUTION NO. 2023/ 90 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETED
IMPROVEMENTS AND THE RELEASE OF BONDS FOR OAKLEY KNOLLS SUBDIVISION, TRACT NO. 9353, P.W. 647 (DISCOVERY BUILDERS)
P. RESOLUTION NO. 2023/91 DISPLAY OF THE PRIDE FLAG AT CITY HALL
Q. RESOLUTION NO. 2023/ 92 FIRST AMENDMENT TO ON -CALL BIOLOGIST
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR NOMAD ECOLOGY, LLC
R. RESOLUTION NO. 2023/ 93 FIRST AMENDMENT TO ON -CALL BIOLOGIST SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LIVE OAK ASSOCIATES, INC.
S. RESOLUTION NO. 2023/94 STREET LIGHTING PHOTOMETRICS (P.W. 700-3)
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the City Council unanimously approved the Council Consent Calendar with the exception of Items of J, K, L, N, P, Q and S which were removed for further discussion.
Item J – Andrew Becker requested the Carnegie Library be agendized for discussion since it had been previously requested by Councilmember Torres-Walker.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council unanimously approved Item J.
Item K – Julia Emego Kwue, Antioch resident, suggested the City detach from technology and hire employees to accomplish these tasks.
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On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Mayor Thorpe the City Council unanimously approved Item K.
Item L – Julia Emego Kwue spoke in support of defunding the APD.
Devin suggested allocating these funds to other priorities until more information was available for this item.
Daniel J. Sanchez Alva stated he opposed this item and suggested funding other priorities.
Councilmember Barbanica discussed the importance of ensuring the City had the best trained officers.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Barbanica the City Council approved Item L. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Barbanica, Ogorchock, Wilson Abstain: Torres-Walker Noes: Thorpe
Item N - Julia Emego Kwue, Antioch resident, suggested the City create government programs to prevent violence and crime in Antioch.
Councilmember Torres-Walker clarified the City was awarded grant funds that were under local control and staff would be rolling out a program to interrupt violence.
Councilmember Ogorchock stated she was grateful for the grant.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Torres-Walker the City Council unanimously approved Item N.
Item P - Melissa Case suggested the City adopt a procedure for any flags raised at City Hall.
Mayor Thorpe reported the City had an existing Flag policy and explained that he p laced this item on the agenda since no one from the public had made the request.
Brittany Shoras, Antioch resident, suggested the City install an additional flag pole for the pride and transgender flags. They also suggested the City hold a gay parade and raise the flag at the beginning of June and take it down at the end of the month.
Mayor Thorpe reminded the public that anyone could request a flag to be flown.
Ralph Hernandez stated he opposed raising the Pride Flag since the City was prohibited from flying a political movement flag from an organization that was assisted by public assets. He expressed concern that the City had raised the flag prior to considering this agenda item.
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Andrew Becker stated that he hoped the community could become more tolerant, understandable and respectful.
On motion by Councilmember Torres -Walker, seconded by Mayor Thorpe the City Council approved Item P with the amendment to display the Pride Progress Flag for the remainder of the 2023 year. The motion carried the following votes:
Ayes: Barbanica, Torres-Walker, Wilson, Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock
Item Q – Julia Emego Kwue, Antioch resident, spoke in support of Universal Health Care for Antioch residents.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Mayor Thorpe t he City Council unanimously approved Item Q.
Item S – Julia Emego Kwue, Antioch resident, suggested the City purchase the equipment and hire employees to run the program.
Melissa Case suggested agreements with contractors include internship programs.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Mayor Thorpe the City Council unanimously approved Item S.
PUBLIC HEARING
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 -8.14 OF THE ANTIOCH
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING RESTRICTIONS ON THE SALE OF TOBAC CO
PRODUCTS
Acting City Manager Ebbs presented the staff report dated June 13, 2023, recommending the City Council introduce, by title only, and waive further reading of the proposed ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding tobacco sale restrictions.
Mayor Thorpe opened the public hearing.
Ralph Hernandez and Melissa Case spoke in support of the ordinance amending the Antioch Municipal Code regarding restrictions on the sale of tobacco products.
Mayor Thorpe closed the public hearing.
On motion by Councilmember Barbanica, seconded by Councilmember Ogorchock the City Council introduced, by title only, and waived further reading of the proposed ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding tobacco sale restrictions. The motion carried the following vote:
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Ayes: Barbanica, Ogorchock, Torres-Walker Noes: Wilson, Thorpe
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER OGORCHOCK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BARBANICA, THE CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY SUSPENDED THE RULES AND MOVED COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA I TEMS #9, #10 and #11 TO BE HEARD AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS.
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9. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING A TWO -YEAR OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2023-25
Finance Director Merchant presented the staff report dated June 13, 2023, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution approving and adopting a two -year Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023-25, appropriating the funds necessary to meet the expenditures set forth therein, and revising the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget.
Andrew Becker stated he could not support the budget until it supported all those in need.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023/95
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Mayor Thorpe the City Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving and adopting a two -year Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023 -25, appropriating the funds necessary to meet the expenditures set forth therein, and revising the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget.
10. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND
HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE ANTIOCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING A TWO-YEAR OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2023-25
Finance Director Merchant presented the staff report dated June 13, 2023, recommending the City of Antioch as Succes sor Agency and Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency adopt a resolution approving and adopting a two-year Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023-25 and revising the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget.
Andrew Becker expressed concern that the City had not addressed homelessness.
Julia Emego Kwue, Antioch resident, urged Council to invest in addressing homelessness.
S.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2023/40
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On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Mayor Thorpe the City of Antioch as Successor Agency and Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency unanimously adopted a resolution approving and adopting a two -year Operating Budget for Fiscal Ye ars 2023-25 and revising the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget.
11. RESOLUTION OF THE ANTIOCH PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ADOPTING A TWO-YEAR OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2023-25
Finance Director Merchant presented the staff report dated June 13, 2023, recommending the Board of the Antioch Public Financing Authority adopt a resolution approving and adopting a two-year Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023 -25 and revising the Fiscal Year 2022 -23 Budget.
Andrew Becker supported holding budget workshops for the community.
Julia Emego Kwue, Antioch resident, spoke in support of the City being self-reliant.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023/96
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Mayor Thorpe the Board of the Antioch Public Financing Authority unanimously adopted a resolution approving and adopting a two-year Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023-25 and revising the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget.
ON MOTION BY MAYOR THORPE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES-WALKER,
THE CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY SUSPENDED THE RULES AND MOVED REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS #8 and 12 TO BE HEARD AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS.
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8. RESOLUTION APPROVING NEW CLASS SPECIFICATION, ASSIGNING A SALARY
RANGE, ASSIGNING THE CLASSIFICATION TO THE CONFIDENTIAL BARGAINING UNIT
Director of Human Resources Cortez presented the staff report dated June 13, 2023, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution: 1) Approving a new class specification for Housing Program Specialist, assigning a salary range, assigning the classification to the Confidential Bargaining Unit; and 2) Funding the Housing Program Specialist position beginning in Fiscal Year 2023-24 and authorizing the necessary budget adjustments.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023/97
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On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council unanimously adopted a resolution: 1) Approving a new class specification for Housing Program Specialist, assigning a salary range, assigning the classification to the Co nfidential Bargaining Unit; and 2) Funding the Housing Program Specialist position beginning in Fiscal Year 2023-24 and authorizing the necessary budget adjustments.
12. POLICE COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
SOFTWARE REPLACEMENT
Lieutenant Vigil presented the staff report dated June 13, 2023, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution approving a five-year contract with Sunridge Systems to develop and maintain a Police Computer Aided Dispatch (“CAD”) and Records Management Sy stem (“RMS”) from June 1, 2023, to July 1, 2028, authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a purchasing agreement with Sunridge Systems not to exceed $2,123,744 over a five-year period.
Julia Emego Kwue, Antioch resident , suggested delaying consideration of this item until the investigation of the APD concluded.
Devin reiterated his demands for the City related to the APD investigations.
Councilmember Torres-Walker discussed the importance of improving APD response times for the community.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023/98
On motion by Councilmember Torres-Walker, seconded by Councilmember Barbanica the City Council adopted a resolution approving a five -year contract with Sunridge Systems to develop and maintain a Police Computer Aided Dispatch (“CAD”) and Records Management System (“RMS”) from June 1, 2023, to July 1, 2028, authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a purchasing agreement with Sunridge Systems not to exceed $2,123,744 over a five-year period.
PUBLIC HEARING – Continued
6. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE PROPOSED FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2023-2028 (P.W. 150-23)
Acting Director of Pu blic Works/City Engineer Buenting presented the staff report dated June 13, 2023, recommending the City Council: 1) Adopt the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2023-2028; and 2) Authorize the Acting City Manager or his designee to carry over and re - appropriate all remaining Fiscal Year 2022/23 Capital Improvement Program budgets to the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating Budget.
Mayor Thorpe opened the public hearing.
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Julia suggested reducing funding for the park maintenance p rogram and bringing street maintenance jobs in-house.
Andrew Becker opposed the Capital Improvement Program as presented noting he felt the City should prioritize programs for the unhoused and low income communities.
Melissa Case requested the City invest in traffic calming measures and dog parks.
Mayor Thorpe closed the public hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023/99
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock , seconded by Mayor Thorpe the City Council unanimously 1) Adopted the Five -Year Capital Improvement Program 2023 -2028; and 2) Authorized the Acting City Manager or his designee to carry over and re -appropriate all remaining Fiscal Year 2022/23 Capital Improvement Program budgets to the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating Budget.
7. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 3 AND TITLE 11 OF
THE ANTIOCH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REGULATION OF RESIDENTIAL
LANDLORDS AND RENTAL UNITS
Assistant City Attorney Hundley presented the staff report dated June 13, 2023, recommending the City Council introduce, by title only, and waive further reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 1 of Title 3 and Title 11 of the Antioch Municipal Code regarding regulation of residential landlords and rental units.
Mayor Thorpe opened the public hearing.
Rhea Laughlin, ECRG, Devin and Gabi Rivas, ECRG, thanked Council and staff for the information and stated they supported a strong rent program financed by landlord fees. They requested the City Council consider enacting a rent board. They spoke in support of the rental registry and offered suggestions for implementation.
Julia Emego Kwue spoke in support of prioritizing rent control and building government controlled low income and unhoused resident housing.
Public comments submitted in writing were entered into the record from the following individuals:
Qian Liu, James Britto , Scott, Charlito , Ada Yu, Anthony Freddie, Wallace Ferddie, Wallace Freddie, Cam Branes, James Jia, Roger Xing, H. Zhu, John Davis, Mac Zhu, Paul Van Amsterdam, A. Cancino, Reina Banuelos, Yasmin Meertins, Marie Quashnock, Rita Crawford, Jim Struble, Joseph F. Stokley Sr. Camille Calenda, William Lind, Cecily Tippery, Karen and Dennis Gremer, Laura Agdanowski, Laurie Wexner, John Strickland, Sheila Stokley, Don Seitz,
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Bob Cooley, Crystal Becchio, Bernie Lachney, Jod y Drewry, Jodi Marfia, Joyce Kelly, Diane Sandoval, Sadie Wong, Joseph Field, Jo Stokley Jr. and Mark Pryor.
Mayor Thorpe closed the public hearing.
In response to Councilmember Barbanica, Assistant City Attorney Hundley clarified this registry would gather information on amenities and track evictions as well as inspection violations.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Torres-Walker the City Council introduced, by title only, and waived further reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 1 of Title 3 and Title 11 of the Antioch Municipal Code regarding regulation of residential landlords and rental units. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Ogorchock, Wilson, Torres-Walker, Thorpe Noes: Barbanica
PUBLIC COMMENT
Melissa Case suggested an elected official refrain from pointing out specific community members.
Cassandra Quinto -Collins thank ed the City for establishing the Community Crisis Response Team. She encouraged them to implement the Police Oversight Commission and discussed allegations of police misconduct.
Robert Collins thanked the City for providing interpretation services and establishing the Community Crisis Response Team . He discussed allegation s of police misconduct and suggested Antioch consider becoming a Charter City.
Teki Flow urged residents to respect public speakers and stated she understood the need for appropriate training for police officers. She encouraged residents to prioritize the needs of the community.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS – None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Ogorchock suggested the City revisit time limits for public hearings.
Councilmember Torres-Walker thanked the speakers for their public comment and encouraged residents to email Governor Newsom to oppose to SB2
Mayor Thorpe announced he would be calling a special meeting on June 20, 2023, to review the 6-month agenda item list. He requested Council email him their most recent agenda requests.
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Councilmember Ogorchock reported she would be at a conference next week and would be unavailable to attend a special meeting on June 19-22, 2023.
Mayor Thorpe stated he would inform Council of when the special meeting would be scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Barbanica, the City Council unanimously adjourned the meeting at 11:56 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk