ANNOTATED AGENDA
Antioch City Council
REGULAR MEETING
Including the Antioch City Council acting as
Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency
Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Time: 5:30 P.M. – Closed Session
7:00 P.M. – Regular Meeting
Place: Council Chambers
200 ‘H’ Street
Antioch, CA 94509
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Lamar A. Hernandez-Thorpe, Mayor Ellie Householder, City Clerk Monica E. Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem (District 4) Lauren Posada, City Treasurer Tamisha Torres-Walker, Council Member District 1
Michael Barbanica, Council Member District 2 Kwame P. Reed, Acting City Manager Lori Ogorchock, Council Member District 3 Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney
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5:30
P.M. ROLL CALL – CLOSED SESSION – for Council Members – All Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS for Closed Session – None
CLOSED SESSION:
1) CONFERENCE INVOLVING JOINT POWERS AGENCY – Municipal Pooling Authority and ERMA (Employment Risk Management Authority) – This closed session is authorized pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.96. Discussion will concern: City risk management assessment; Name of local agency representative on joint powers agency board: City Attorney Thomas Lloyd Smith, City of Antioch; Appearing on behalf of joint powers board: Linda Cox, Municipal Pooling Authority and Rob Kramer, ERMA (Employment Risk Management Authority).
Direction provided to Acting City Manager and City Attorney
2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION – pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9: Bullock v. City of Antioch, Superior Court of California Contra Costa County, Case No. MSC19- 01331.
No reportable action
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CLOSED SESSION – Continued
3) PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT – RECRUITMENT OF CITY MANAGER. This closed session is authorized pursuant to California Government Code section 54957(b).
Direction provided to Human Resources Director and City Attorney
4) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – This Closed Session with the City’s Labor Negotiators is authorized by California Government Code section 54957.6; City designated representatives: Acting City Manager Kwame P. Reed, City Attorney Thomas Lloyd Smith, and Human Resources Director Ana Cor tez; Employee organizations: Antioch Public Works Employees Association and Management Unit.
Direction provided to Acting City Manager
5:32
P.M. MOTIONED TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
7:02
P.M. ROLL CALL – REGULAR MEETING – for City /City Council Members acting as Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency – All Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITY ATTORNEY TO REPORT OUT ON CLOSED SESSION
COUNCIL MEMBER OGORCHOCK REQUESTED A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO MOVE UP AGENDA ITEM #3; MAYOR PRO TEM WILSON MADE A SUBSTITUTE MOTION TO MOVE AGENDA ITEMS #3 AND #4 TO BE HEARD AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS ; APPROVED, 5/0
3. INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY EMPLOYEES
4. PROCLAMATIONS
• In Honor of Bob Butler Week, February 23 – 29, 2024
• American Red Cross Month, March 2024
Approved, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council approve the proclamations.
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MAYOR PRO TEM WILSON REQUESTED A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO MOVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM ‘F’ TO BE HEARD AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS; APPROVED, 5/0
F. DISPLAY OF THE PAN-AFRICAN FLAG AT CITY HALL
Reso No. 2024/23 adopted with the amendment
to display the Pan-African Flag until Juneteenth 2024, 5/0 Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council move to adopt the resolution directing the Acting City Manager or designee to fly the Pan-African Flag at City Hall throughout the month of February 2024 in recognition of Black History Month in the City of Antioch.
7:33 P.M. RECESS TAKEN TO FLY THE PAN-AFRICAN FLAG AT CITY HALL 7:40 P.M. RECONVENED, ROLL CALL – All Present
COUNCIL MEMBER OGORCHOCK REQUESTED A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO
MOVE THE REMAINING CONSENT CALENDER AGENDA ITEMS TO BE HEARD AS NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS; APPROVED, 5/0
6. CONSENT CALENDAR for City /City Council Members acting as Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency
A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 30, 2024 Approved, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Special Meeting Minutes.
B. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 13, 2024 Continued, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council continue the Meeting Minutes.
C. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL WARRANTS
Approved, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council approve the warrants.
D. APPROVAL OF HOUSING SUCCESSOR WARRANTS
Approved, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council approve the warrants.
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CONSENT CALENDAR for City /City Council Members acting as Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency – Continued
E. SECOND READING – PG&E SERVICE CENTER SECOND READING (PD-21-05, UP-21- 14, DR2023-0022)
Ord. No. 2238-C-S adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance rezoning the project site to Planned Development (PD).
[ ITEM ‘F’ MOVED UP]
G. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS (P.W. 503-19)
Reso No. 2024/24 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting work and authorizing the Acting City Manager or designee to file a Notice of Completion for the Water Main Replacement at Various Locations Project.
H. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WEST ANTIOCH CREEK SILT REMOVAL (P.W. 201-5A)
Reso No. 2024/25 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting work and authorizing the Acting City Manager or designee to file a Notice of Completion for the West Antioch Creek Silt Removal Project.
I. APPROVAL OF EXTRA STREET SWEEPING SERVICES FROM SWEEPING
CORPORATION OF AMERICA UTILIZING THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT NO. 062421-SWP
Reso No. 2024/26 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution:
1) Approving the proposal from Sweeping Corporation of America for extra street sweeping services in the amount of $100,270 in Fiscal Year 2023/24 and $210,565 in Fiscal Year 2024/25 for a total contract amount not to exceed $310,835; and
2) Authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute procurement of extra street sweeping services utilizing Sourcewell
Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 062421- SWP with
Sweeping Corporation of America.
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CONSENT CALENDAR for City /City Council Members acting as Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency – Continued
J. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR THE COUNTRY HILLS DRIVE SOUNDWALL REPLACEMENT (P.W. 561-3)
Reso No. 2024/27 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution awarding the construction agreement to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, B and D Excavation and Construction, for the Country Hills Drive Soundwall Replacement in the amount of $767,300 and authorizing the Acting City Manager or designee to execute the construction agreement.
K. AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH CRUSADER FENCE COMPANY FOR THE ANTIOCH WATER PARK PERIMETER FENCE REPAIR (P.W. 567- 11)
Reso No. 2024/28 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a first amendment to the construction agreement with Crusader Fence Company for the Antioch Water Park Perimeter Fence Repair Project in the amount of $124,461 for a total contract amount of $242,286.
L. INITIATE PREPARATION OF THE STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 Reso No. 2024/29 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution directing the Acting City Engineer to prepare a consolidated Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2024/25 Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District assessments.
PUBLIC HEARING – Continued from February 13, 2024, Council Meeting
1. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 4 TO TITLE 4 (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE ANTIOCH
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ORGANIZING OR ADVERTISING STREET RACING,
SIDESHOWS, AND RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITIONS
To March 12, 2024, for Adoption, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council introduce by title only and waive further reading of the ordinance adding Chapter 4 to Title 4 (Public Safety) of the Antioch Municipal Code relating to “Organizing or Advertising Street Racing, Sideshows, and Reckless Driving Exhibitions.”
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COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA – Continued from February 13, 2024, Council Meeting
2. BUDGET REQUESTS CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Reso No. 2024/30 adopted to include funding for
two Police Dispatchers and the Water Park Maintenance Fund, 4/0/1 (Torres-Walker – Abstained)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving amendments to the 2023/24 and 2024/25 fiscal year budgets for staffing and other items considered at the meeting of February 27, 2024.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF BOARD AND COMMISSION OPENINGS
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SALES TAX CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may comment only on unagendized items.
The public may comment on agendized items when they come up on this Agenda.
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – Council Members report out various activities and any Council Member may place an item for discussion and direction on a future agenda. Timing determined by Mayor and Acting City Manager – no longer than 90 days.
MOTION TO ADJOURN – After Council Communications and Future Agenda Items, the Mayor will make a motion to adjourn the meeting. A second motion is required, and then a majority vote is required to adjourn the meeting.
Motioned to adjourn meeting at 10:30 p.m., 5/0
1 Agenda Item #
STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: Regular Meeting of February 27, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBMITTED BY: Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney TLS SUBJECT: Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Antioch, California, Adding Chapter 4 to Title 4 (Public Safety) of the Antioch Municipal Code Relating to Organizing or Advertising Street Racing, Sideshows, and Reckless Driving Exhibitions
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Introduce by title only and waive further reading of the ordinance adding Chapter 4 to Title 4 (Public Safety) of the Antioch Municipal Code relating to “Organizing or Advertising Street Racing, Sideshows, and Reckless Driving Exhibitions.”
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
SUMMARY
The proposed ordinance (“Ordinance”) would make advertising or organizing an illegal street race, sideshow, or reckless driving exhibition on or in a public highway or offstreet parking facility a violation of the Antioch Municipal Code.
BACKGROUND
On November 14, 2023, the City Council considered, as a discussion item, a proposed Ordinance prohibiting spectators at illegal street races, sideshows, or reckless driving exhibitions on or in public highways or offstreet parking facilities within the City. During that discussion, the City Council provided direction that the Council did not want to criminalize the act of being a spectator at an illegal race, instead Council sought to focus on the actions of more culpable individuals, such as individuals who may directly organize or advertise such activities.
Staff now proposes an Ordinance for consideration by the City Council that would prohibit advertising or organizing various types of illegal street races, sideshows, or reckless driving exhibitions on or in public highways or offstreet parking facilities within the City.
ANALYSIS
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) criminalizes engaging in motor vehicle speed
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contests, speed exhibitions, and reckless driving, including aiding and abetting these activities. Under state law, violators are guilty of a misdemeanor and face penalties including up to 90 days in jail, a fine of $1,000, or both, 40 hours of community service, and suspension of a perpetrator’s driver’s license for three to six months. Increased penalties are imposed on repeat violators or violations resulting in serious bodily injury.
Despite law enforcement efforts to enforce the existing State regulations, the City’s streets have been the site of continuing illegal sideshows, speed contests, and exhibitions of speed over several years. These events attract spectators. The presence of spectators encourages street racing to continue, which creates a public nuisance that generates noise, air pollution, an increase in traffic accidents, property crimes and damage, personal injuries, deaths, and calls for law enforcement and emergency medical services.
California DMV reported a significant increase in 2021 in the number of reckless driving citations statewide and an 80% increase in excessive speed violations. The California Highway Patrol has reported as of May 2023 that, in the past five years, 264 collisions statewide attributed to street racing and sideshows, resulting in 30 fatalities and 124 serious injuries. Therefore, illegal street racing poses an imminent risk to the health and safety of participants, spectators, and the general public.
The Ordinance attempts to discourage illegal sideshows, street races, and exhibitions of speed within the City, by regulating the organizing or advertising of such activities. The following activities would be specifically prohibited:
• Knowingly organizing a street race, sideshow, reckless driving exhibition, or exhibition of speed conducted within the City on a public street, highway, or in an offstreet parking facility.
• Advertising, within the City, a street race, sideshow, or exhibition of speed conducted or to be conducted in the City on a public street, highway, or in an offstreet parking facility.
• Advertising online, including on social media, a street race, sideshow, or exhibition of speed conducted or to be conducted in the City on a public street, highway, or in an offstreet parking facility.
The Ordinance targets a clear, limited population and gives proper notice to individuals as to which activities are lawful and which activities are unlawful. Advertising illegal activity is not constitutionally protected speech. The Ordinance includes proper exclusions to prevent interference with or inhibition of any lawful exercise of constitutionally protected rights of freedom of press and freedom of speech.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Ordinance
Ordinance No. XXXX-C-S Page 1 of 8 Adoption Date
ORDINANCE NO. __
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 4 TO TITLE 4 (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE
ANTIOCH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ORGANIZING OR ADVERTISING
STREET RACING, SIDESHOWS, AND RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITIONS
WHEREAS, motor vehicle speed contests and exhibitions of speed, more commonly referred to as “street races,” and common acts of reckless driving often occur during, or when preparations are being made for, such illegal street races. This includes pre-race events referred to as “sideshows” or motorcycle “stunting” in which groups of people block streets and sidewalks to form sideshow or stunt areas in conjunction with street races;
WHEREAS, street races, sideshows, and motorcycle stunting pose an immediate threat to the health and safety of the public, interfere with pedestrian and vehicular traffic, create a public nuisance, and inhibit private business owners from enjoying the use of their property within the City;
WHEREAS, groups of racers, sideshow participants, stunters, and spectators gather on the streets and in off-street parking facilities and, among other things, block traffic on the streets and sidewalks in order to form a racetrack, sideshow or stunt area, and otherwise encourage, aid, and abet the street racing process; WHEREAS, illegal street racers accelerate to high speeds, which increases the risk of harm to oncoming traffic, pedestrians, or other vehicles, and the racers drive quickly from street to street, race for several hours, and then move to different locations upon the arrival of law enforcement;
WHEREAS, these activities often result in an increase in traffic accidents, property crimes and damage, personal injuries, deaths, and calls for law enforcement and emergency medical service;
WHEREAS, these illegal street racing activities pose an imminent risk to the health and safety of participants, spectators, and the general public; WHEREAS, pursuant to California Vehicle Code sections 23103, et seq., and 23109, et seq., motor vehicle speed contests, reckless driving, exhibitions of speed conducted on public streets and highways, and reckless driving conducted on public streets, highways, and off-street parking facilities, as well as aiding and abetting in some of these violations, are already illegal under California law; WHEREAS, the City’s streets have been the site of continuing illegal sideshows, speed contests, and exhibitions of speed over several years, despite law enforcement efforts to prevent and abate these illegal events through the enforcement of existing traffic laws;
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WHEREAS,illegal street racing, sideshows, and motorcycle stunting attract many spectators, and the presence of spectators at these events encourages street racing to continue and creates an environment in which illegal activities can flourish; WHEREAS, illegal street racing, sideshows, and motorcycle stunting can generate revenue for organizers and advertisers;
WHEREAS, advertising illegal activity is not constitutionally protected speech; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to discourage illegal sideshows, street races, and exhibitions of speed by criminalizing the organizing or advertising of such activities within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are true, correct, and incorporated by reference as if set forth in full herein.
Section 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to discourage and prevent street racing, sideshows, reckless driving exhibitions, and related activities by prohibiting persons from organizing or advertising such events, and providing appropriate enforcement measures to protect the public and deter this criminal activity.
Section 3. ADDITION OF CHAPTER 4. Chapter 4 is hereby added to Title 4 (Public Safety) of the Antioch Municipal Code to read as follows:
“Chapter 4”
Street Racing, Sideshows, and Reckless Driving Exhibitions 4-4.101 Findings and Purpose
4-4.102 Definitions
4-4.103 Nonexclusive Remedy
4-4.104 Organizing or Advertising Sideshows, Street Races, and Reckless Driving Prohibited
4-4.105 Relevant Circumstances to Prove a Violation
4-4.106 Enforcement
4-4.101 Purpose and Incorporation of Recitals
(A) The streets within the City have been the site of continuing illegal sideshows, speed contests, and exhibitions of speed over several years despite law enforcement efforts to prevent and abate these illegal events through the enforcement of existing traffic laws. Illegal motor vehicle sideshows, speed contests and exhibitions of speed are fueled Ordinance No. XXXX-C-S Page 3 of 8 Adoption Date
by the activities of organizers and advertisers and create an environment in which these, as well as other, illegal activities can flourish. Often, such events generate profit for their organizers and advertisers. The intent and purpose of this Chapter is to discourage the organization and advertising of illegal vehicle sideshows, speed contests, and exhibitions of speed in the City. This Chapter targets a clear, limited population and gives proper notice to individuals as to which activities are lawful and which activities are unlawful. The dangers associated with spectating and participating in illegal sideshows, street races, and exhibitions of speed will be discouraged in part by discouraging organization and advertising of such events in the City.
(B) This Chapter is not intended to interfere with or inhibit any exercise of constitutionally protected rights of freedom of press and freedom of speech such as (but not limited to) peaceful expressions of political or religious opinions, not involving offensive personal conduct. The City Council finds and declares that advertisements for illegal events such as street racing, motor vehicle sideshows, speed contests, and exhibitions of speed are not legally protected speech.
(C) This Chapter is intended to compliment state laws governing the regulation of speed contests, exhibitions of speed, and sideshows. This Chapter is not intended to preempt state laws governing the regulation of illegal motor vehicle sideshows, speed contests, and exhibitions of speed events.
4-4.102 Definitions
For purposes of this Chapter, unless a word’s context clearly requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:
A. “Advertise” means to promote, publish, announce, or declare the occurrence or fact of an event, for the purpose of either: (i) increasing attendance by participants or spectators at such event or future events of a substantially similar nature; or (ii) soliciting payment, funds, contributions, donations, entry fees, or other consideration. Advertising may be done in writing or orally, by sign, card, or notice, whether electronically or via physical media.
B. "Driver" means any person who drives a motor vehicle.
C. “Event” means an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, or sideshow, as those terms are defined in the California Vehicle Code.
D. "Exhibition of speed" means any unlawful motor vehicle exhibition of speed as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 23109(c), as may be amended, Ordinance No. XXXX-C-S Page 4 of 8 Adoption Date
whether or not the exhibition of speed is attended by persons other than the drivers performing such unlawful activity.
E. “Motor vehicle” means a vehicle as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 670, as may be amended.
F. “Motor vehicle speed contest” means any unlawful motor vehicle speed contest, as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 23109(a), as may be amended, whether or not the race is attended by persons other than the drivers racing the vehicles on City streets.
G. “Offstreet parking facility” has the same meaning as set forth in subdivision (c) of California Vehicle Code Section 12500, as may be amended, and includes any public or private parking facility open and accessible to members of the public.
H. “Person” includes any natural person and any legal person, including but not limited to a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company.
I. “Preparations for,” or “Organizing,” any sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition includes, but is not limited to, any of the following acts done for the purpose of a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition:
1. One (1) or more motor vehicles and persons have arrived at a predetermined location on a public street or highway or in an offstreet parking facility;
2. Two (2) or more persons have gathered on, or adjacent to, a public street or highway;
3. Two (2) or more persons have gathered in an offstreet parking facility;
4. One (1) or more persons have impeded the free use of a public street, highway, or offstreet parking facility by acts, words, or physical barriers;
5. One (1) or more motor vehicles have lined up on a public street, highway, or offstreet parking facility with motors running;
6. One (1) or more drivers is revving a motor vehicle’s engine or causing the motor vehicle’s tires to spin; or
7. A person is standing or sitting in a location to act as a race starter.
J. “Reckless driving exhibition” means any exhibition of reckless driving as defined in Vehicle Code Section 23103, as may be amended.
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K. “Sideshow” means an event in which two or more persons block or impede traffic on a highway for the purpose of performing motor vehicle stunts, street racing, or reckless driving for spectators referred to in subdivision (i)(2)(A) of the California Vehicle Code Section 23109, as may be amended.
L. “Street race” or “street racing” means any motor vehicle speed contest or motor vehicle exhibition of speed referred to in subdivisions (a) and (c) of California Vehicle Code Section 23109, as may be amended.
4-4.103 Nonexclusive Remedy
This Chapter is not the exclusive regulation of nor penalty for participation in a motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, stunting, sideshow, reckless driving exhibition, or similar illegal activity. This Chapter supplements and is in addition to any other regulatory codes, statutes, and ordinances heretofore or hereinafter enacted by the City, the State, or any other legal entity or agency having jurisdiction. 4-4.104 Organizing or Advertising Street Races, Sideshows, and Reckless Driving Exhibitions Prohibited
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly organize a street race, sideshow, reckless driving exhibition, or exhibition of speed conducted within the City on a public street, highway, or in an offstreet parking facility.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to advertise, within the City, a street race, sideshow, or exhibition of speed conducted or to be conducted in the City on a public street, highway, or in an offstreet parking facility.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person to advertise online, including on social media, a street race, sideshow, or exhibition of speed conducted or to be conducted in the City on a public street, highway, or in an offstreet parking facility.
D. Exceptions. This Section shall not apply in any of the following instances:
1. Where its application would result in an interference with or inhibition of any lawful exercise of constitutionally protected rights of freedom of press and freedom of speech. Speech promoting or encouraging imminent lawless conduct is not protected speech.
2. Nothing in this section prohibits law enforcement officers or their agents from sharing information about known or suspected events in which an illegal street race, sideshow, reckless driving exhibition, and/or exhibition of speed occurred, may occur, or may be occurring.
3. Geographic proximity to a street race, sideshow, reckless driving exhibition, or exhibition of speed alone is insufficient evidence to meet the criteria to be found guilty of organizing.
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4-4.105 Relevant Circumstances to Prove a Violation
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, factors to consider in determining if a violation of this Chapter has occurred may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
1. The person charged has previously participated in, advertised, organized, promoted, or facilitated a street race, sideshow, exhibition of speed, or reckless driving exhibition;
2. The person charged has previously aided and abetted street racing, sideshows, exhibitions of speed, or reckless driving exhibitions;
3. To the fullest extent permissible by law, evidence of prior act(s) may be considered to show the plan, opportunity, intent, knowledge, identity, and/or propensity of the person charged to organize or advertise a street race, sideshow, or a reckless driving exhibition if the prior act(s) occurred within three (3) years of the presently charged offense.
B. In addition to the circumstances set out in subsection (A), above, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, to prove a violation of this Chapter, admissible evidence may also include, but is not limited to, any of the following:
1. The nature and description of the scene, including the number and configuration of traffic lanes;
2. The number of people at the scene;
3. The number and descriptions of motor vehicles at the scene.
C. For purposes of subsection (B), above, “Scene” refers to the location of a sideshow, street race, reckless driving exhibition, or exhibition of speed, or the location of preparations for such an event.
4-4.106 Enforcement
Any person who violates this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a maximum of six (6) months in jail, a fine of $1,000, or both, unless at the discretion of the district attorney or a court of competent jurisdiction, the violation is reduced to an infraction.
The City may seek compliance with this chapter by any remedy allowed under this Code and any other remedy allowed by law, including but not limited to the administrative citation procedures set forth in Antioch Municipal Code § 1-5. The amount of the administrative fine is $1,000 for each violation.” Section 4. CEQA COMPLIANCE.The City Council finds that the adoption and implementation of this ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance No. XXXX-C-S Page 7 of 8 Adoption Date
Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment, under CEQA Guidelines section 15064(e), which exempts purely economic regulations, and under Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(4) regarding actions to mitigate or prevent an emergency.
Section 5. SEVERABILITY.If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 6. EFFECTIVE DATE.This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption by the City Council.
Section 7. CERTIFICATION.The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted as prescribed by law.
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Ordinance No. XXXX-C-S Page 8 of 8 Adoption Date
I HEREBY CERTIFYthat the foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Antioch, held on the _____ day of February 2024, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting thereof, held on ____ of February 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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LAMAR A. HERNANDEZ-THORPE
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH
ATTEST:
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ELIZABETH HOUSEHOLDER
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH
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STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: Regular Meeting of February 27, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBMITTED BY: Dawn Merchant, Finance Director
APPROVED BY: Kwame P. Reed, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Budget Requests Continued from November 28, 2023
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving amendments to the 2023/24 and 2024/25 fiscal year budgets for staffing and other items considered at the meeting of February 27, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budget requests as specified in this report all impact the General Fund and are detailed in the table on page 3.
DISCUSSION
On November 28, 2023, City Council approved budget amendments for encumbrances and other items needed for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. City Council directed that the staffing and a Water Park funding request presented at that meeting be brought back to a future meeting for discussion.
The additional staffing and other items for budget consideration originally presented on November 28, 2023 are listed below:
1) Police Department
Fund five (5) additional Community Service Officer positions to provide more interactive and responsive community support to allow for significant improvement to response time and a reduction of overtime expenses. The FY24 fiscal year pro-rated budget impact is estimated to be $130,651 (which would be covered by FY24 salary savings) and the FY25 annual impact is $824,339 to the General Fund.
Fund two (2) additional Dispatcher positions to support the added interactions, duties and responsibilities involved with supporting the personnel from the Crisis Response Team, Code Enforcement and parking
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enforcement. The FY24 fiscal year pro-rated budget impact is estimated to be $61,353 (which would be covered by salary savings) and the FY25 annual impact is $386,807 to the General Fund.
Fund one (1) additional Office Assistant at Animal Services to assist with the increased visitors at the shelter since re-opening after COVID. During high volumes, an Animal Control Officer must assist verses handling calls for service in the field. The FY24 fiscal year pro-rated budget impact is estimated to be $18,830 (which would be covered by FY24 salary savings) and the FY25 annual impact is $118,711 to the General Fund in the form of increased subsidy to the Animal Services Fund.
Fund one (1) additional Animal Services Technician at Animal Services to bring the total to four. The shelter currently utilizes part-time positions in addition to three existing full-time positions, but the part-time positions have proven hard to fill, severely hampering the ability to ensure adequate animal care personnel are available daily. Incoming animals have also increased significantly since the end of the COVID pandemic. Annual part-time staffing costing approximately $26,000 would be reduced with the addition of this position and lower the fiscal impact. The FY24 fiscal year pro-rated budget impact is estimated to be $18,350 (which would be covered by salary savings) and the FY25 annual impact is $101,358 (net of part-time help savings) to the General Fund in the form of increased subsidy to the Animal Services Fund.
2) Human Resources
Fund one (1) Human Resources Specialist position in lieu of one (1) Human Resources Technician position at an estimated cost to the General Fund of $8,080 in FY24 (which would be covered by FY24 salary savings) and $31,333 in FY25. The Human Resources Director is requesting to fund this higher functioning position to work on recruitments, benefits administration, assist with workers compensation and other higher-level tasks to assist the Human Resource Analyst and Risk Manager to aid the Human Resources Department in functioning more effectively.
3) Recreation
Requesting $200,000 funding annually from the General Fund to begin in FY25 to establish a maintenance fund for the Water Park based on the needs assessment provided to City Council on November 14, 2023. 4) City Managers Office
Fund one (1) Assistant to the City Manager (ATCM) position. The ATCM will be responsible for assisting with operational tasks related to the day-to- day duties in the City Managers Office. The ATCM will be expected to research, analyze, and create reports/findings for the City Manager and/or the Assistant City Manager. The ATCM will work on gathering data specifically for Council-issued initiatives that reside in the City Managers Antioch City Council Report
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Office. The ATCM will have the responsibility of working with every City Department to seek grant opportunities and function as the Citys grant writer, which has been a desire of the City Council.
Currently, all analytical work, research, contract negotiations and preparations, and any Council initiatives that fall under the City Managers Office purview, is performed by the City Manager and Assistant City Manager. The ATCM will assume the aforementioned duties allowing the City Manager and Assistant City Manager to continue to focus on other more pertinent duties. The FY24 fiscal year pro-rated budget impact is estimated to be $44,539 (which would be covered by FY24 salary savings) and the FY25 annual impact is $279,125 to the General Fund.
The table below summarizes the total cost of these additional budget requests and the impact on the fund balance. The General Fund continues to meet the reserve policy as demonstrated.
FY24/25FY23/24 General FundGeneral Fund RevisedEnding Fund Balance 31,550,781$ 31,550,781$ GF Positions for Consideration:*Assistant to the City Manager (City Manager) - 279,125 Human Resources Specialist reclass (Human Resources) - 31,333 5 CSO's (Police) - 824,339 2 Dispatchers (Police) - 386,807 Office Assistant (Animal Services) - 118,711 Animal Services Techinician (Animal Services) - 101,358 Total General Fund Staffing Considerations- 1,741,673 Other GF Items for Consideration:Water Park Maintenance Fund - 200,000 Total General Fund Other Considerations- 200,000 Ending Fund Balance 31,550,781$ 29,609,108$ Unassigned Fund Balance 29,794,288$ 28,736,204$ % of Revenue 31.50% 29.63%*FY24 cost of these positions w ould be covered by vacancy savings Total General Fund Budget Impact
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ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution Approving Amendments to the 2023/24 and 2024/25 Fiscal Year Budgets as Approved on February 27, 2024
Exhibit A to Resolution Budget Amendments Approved (to be added)
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2024/**
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2023/24 AND 2024/25 FISCAL YEAR BUDGETS FOR
STAFFING AND OTHER BUDGET ITEMS UNDER CONSIDERATION AND APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 27, 2024
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Antioch has considered staffing requests and other budget items as presented by the Citys Finance Director in the staff report of February 27, 2024 entitled, Budget Requests Continued from November 28, 2023;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Antioch hereby approves the staffing and other amendments to the fiscal year 2023/24 and 2024/25 budgets discussed and approved at the City Council meeting of February 27, 2024 incorporated herein by reference and attached hereto as Exhibit A. [TO BE DETERMINED AND ATTACHED]
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Antioch at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 27th day of February 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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ELIZABETH HOUSEHOLDER
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH
4.01 02-27-24
IN HONOR OF
BOB BUTLER WEEK
FEBRUARY 23 29, 2024
WHEREAS, before his high school graduation, Bob Butler enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in Guantanamo Bay and Newport, Rhode Island, before receiving an honorable discharge in Philadelphia in 1974;
WHEREAS, Bob began his career in journalism in broadcast news in 1979 before being hired at KCBS Radio, the Bay Area's only 24/7, live and local radio station in 1981. During the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, Bob worked as a fill-in reporter and was overtaken with emotion at the devastation he witnessed, a woman consoled him and he realized it was Nancy Pelosi;
WHEREAS, Bob has covered every kind of story in the United States, including politics, business, disasters, and crime. He has also reported internationally from Brazil, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Rwanda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Senegal;
WHEREAS, Bob joined the San Francisco board of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) in 1999. He became a member of the inaugural national board when AFTRA and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) merged in 2012, creating SAG-AFTRA;
WHEREAS, Bob won numerous awards for his work at KCBS and received an individual national Edward R. Murrow Award in 2012 for his story on homeowners in New Orleans who were forced to pay off their mortgages following Hurricane Katrina;
includes leadership roles in various professional organizations. He served as a member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) where he served as the regional director in 2007, Vice President of Broadcast in 2009, and was elected as the 20th President in 2013. Bob was also the president of the Bay Area Black Journalists Association (BABJA) from 2004 to 2009;
WHEREAS, Bob was an independent journalist on the award-winning Chauncey Bailey Project and worked for 18 months as the Director of Diversity for CBS Corporartion, recruiting candidates for and after 42 years at
San Francisco news station KCBS, Bob Butler retired in 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LAMAR A. HERNANDEZ-THORPE, Mayor of the City of Antioch, hereby proclaim the last week of Black History Month, February 23-29, as .
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
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LAMAR A. HERNANDEZ-THORPE, Mayor
AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH
MARCH 2024
WHEREAS, March is American Red Cross month, when we recognize the compassion of people in the City of Antioch and reaffirm our commitment to care for one another in times of crisis;
WHEREAS, this generous spirit is woven into the fabric of our community and advances the humanitarian legacy of American Red Cross founder Clara Barton (1821-1912), who was a teacher, a nurse, an abolitionist, an advocate , and one of the most honored ;
WHEREAS, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881, nobly dedicated herself to alleviating suffering, and led several relief efforts, including those of the Mississippi River and Ohio River floods;
WHEREAS, people have counted on the American Red Cross for the information and skills they need to be safe at home, work, school, and at play, training people in lifesaving skills in CPR, first aid, fire prevention and water safety;
WHEREAS, with 1,032 volunteers in Contra Costa County, the American Red Cross assisted or responded to 115 disasters; and through the Sound the Alarm program, the American Red Cross installed 583 smoke alarms, making 205 homes safer, and trained 577 individuals and families about fire prevention; and trained 617 youth through the Pillowcase Project and Prepare With Pedro;
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County residents donated nearly 16,736 units of lifesaving blood; hosted 538 blood drives; and trained 6,522 citizens in first aid, CPR and AED; and 3,803 in Water Safety; and 756 military members and their families received support and services; and humanitarian aid was provided internationally; and
WHEREAS, the City of Antioch hereby honors all of those who lead with their hearts to serve people in need and encourages everyone to join in this commitment to strengthen our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LAMAR A. HERNANDEZ-THORPE, Mayor of the City of Antioch, hereby proclaim that March 2024 is Red Cross Month. I encourage all citizens of our community to reach out and support its humanitarian mission.
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
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LAMAR A. HERNANDEZ-THORPE, Mayor 4.02
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BOARD / COMMISSION / COMMITTEE
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Phone: (925) 779-7009 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 200 H Street/P.O. Box 5007 [email protected] Antioch, CA. 94531-5007
https://bit.ly/COA-BC23 A ntiochIsOpportunity.com
The City of Antioch encourages residents to become involved in their local community. One way to do so is to serve on one of the various Boards, Commissions, and Committees. Any interested resident is invited to apply for the following vacancies by5:00 p.m., on Friday, March 1, 2024:
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS
Four (4) Vacancies, expiring March 2028
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Three (3) Vacancies, expiring March 2028
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Three (3) Vacancies, expiring March 2028
One (1) Partial-Term Vacancy, expiring March 2026
To be considered for the vacancy position(s) listed
https://bit.ly/COA-BC23. Printed
applications are also available at Antioch City Hall,
200 H Street, Antioch, CA.
Please return the completed application by the
deadline date listed above, by email to:
[email protected]. You can also drop off the
application (Attn: City Clerk), in the water billing
drop-off box outside Antioch City Hall.
Your interest and desire to serve our community can make a difference. #
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS
Four (4) Vacancies, expiring March 2028
Deadline Date: By 5:00 p.m., March 1, 2024
The City of Antioch encourages residents to become involved in their local community.
One way to do so is to serve on various commissions, boards, and committees. Any interested resident is encouraged to apply.
Purpose:
The Board of Administrative Appeals hears appeals regarding administrative decisions by any official of the City dealing with Municipal Code Interpretations.
Board Seats:
Five (5) Board Members, 4-year terms.
One (1) Alternate Board Member, 2-year term.
Meetings:
Held every first Thursday of every month at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers; or on other dates as needed.
Requirements:
Must be a resident of the City of Antioch.
Three (3) members shall have experience in building construction trades and/or training in the CA Code of Regulations.
Board members are required to submit the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) upon assuming office, and every year thereafter.
Board members are required to complete a 2-hour online AB1234 Ethics course within one year of their appointment.
Newly appointed and reappointed Members are required to take an Oath of Office administered by the City Clerk.
To be considered for these volunteer position(s), a completed application must be emailed to: [email protected], or mailed/delivered to the Office of the City Clerk, by the deadline date listed above. Applications are available on the City’s website at:
https://bit.ly/COA-BC23, and at the City Clerk’s Office.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Three (3) Vacancies, expiring March 2028
Deadline Date: By 5:00 p.m., March 1, 2024
The City of Antioch encourages residents to become involved in their local community.
One way to do so is to serve on various commissions, boards, and committees. Any interested resident is encouraged to apply.
Purpose:
The Parks and Recreation Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council in matters pertaining to Parks and Recreation functions, as well as engaging the community in programs and services. The Commission also surveys current and future park and recreational needs of the community to provide a sound and year-round recreational program for all ages.
Commission Seats:
Seven (7) Commission Members, 4-year terms.
Meetings:
Held every third Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers; or on other dates as needed.
Requirements:
Must be a resident of the City of Antioch.
Commissioners are required to submit the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) upon assuming office, and every year thereafter.
Commissioners are required to complete a 2-hour online AB1234 Ethics course within one year of their appointment.
Newly appointed and reappointed Members are required to take an Oath of Office administered by the City Clerk.
To be considered for these volunteer position(s), a completed application must be emailed to: [email protected], or mailed/delivered to the Office of the City Clerk, by the deadline date listed above. Applications are available on the City’s website at:
https://bit.ly/COA-BC23, and at the City Clerk’s Office.
SALES TAX CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
( ) Vacanc, expiring March 202
( ) Vacanc, expiring March 202
eadline : By 5:00 p.m., , 202
The City of Antioch encourages residents to become involved in their local community. One way to do so is to serve on various commissions, boards, and committees. Any interested resident is encouraged to apply.
Purpose:
The Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee shall review the expenditures and report publicly how the funds are being used to address the City Council’s stated priorities of maintaining Antioch’s fiscal stability, police patrols, 911 emergency response, youth violence prevention programs; ensuring water quality/safety; repairing streets; cleaning up parks/illegal dumping; restoring youth afterschool/summer programs; and other essential services. Each year, an independent auditor shall complete a public audit report of the revenue raised and its expenditure. The Committee’s review shall be completed in conjunction with the City’s budget process. The Committee’s report on its review, whether oral or written, shall be considered by the City Council at a public meeting before April 1 of each year. Any written report shall be a matter of public record.
Committee Seats:
Seven (7) Members, 4-year terms.
Meetings:
The Committee shall meet at least twice a year.
Requirements:
Must be a resident of the City of Antioch.
At least one member of the Committee shall have a financial, accounting or auditing background.
Commissioners are required to submit the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) upon assuming office, and every year thereafter.
Commissioners are required to complete a 2-hour online AB1234 Ethics course within one year of their appointment.
Newly appointed and reappointed Members are required to take an Oath of Office administered by the City Clerk.
To be considered for these volunteer position(s), a completed application must be emailed to:
[email protected], or mailed/delivered to the Office of the City Clerk, by the deadline date listed above. Applications are available on the City’s website at: https://bit.ly/COA-BC23, and at the City Clerk’s Office.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Special Meeting January 30, 2024
6:30 P.M. Nick Rodriguez Community Center
6:30 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING/ WORKSHOP
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M., and Acting City Clerk Rosales called the roll.
Present: Council/Agency Members District 1 Torres-Walker, District 2 Barbanica, District 3 Ogorchock, Mayor Pro Tem (District 4) Wilson and Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER OGORCHOCK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WILSON, THE CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY SUSPENDED THE RULES AND MOVED COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS #4-11, TO BE HEARD AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS.
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA
4. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED DISCUSSION ITEM DISCUSSION ON AN ANTIOCH
ALERT SYSTEM
Councilmember Barbanica stated he requested this item be brought forward for discussion following conversations he had with a neighboring City regarding their emergency alert system.
He noted this system would improve transparency and inform citizens. He recommended staff investigate this system and how other cities were addressing this issue.
Following discussion, Council consensus directed staff to bring this item back to a future meeting for consideration.
5. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED DISCUSSION ITEM DISCUSSION ON A BALLOT
MEASURE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND/ OR PROGRAMS
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe stated he had requested this item to determine if there was interest in advancing an infrastructure bond measure for city-owned infrastructure.
Andrew Becker expressed concern that a discussion item requesting more dollars from the community set precedence. He suggested the City seek grant opportunities at the state and federal level.
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Due to technical issues, Mayor Thorpe declared a recess at 6:45 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 6:49 P.M. with all Councilmembers present.
Following discussion, Council consensus directed staff to bring this item back to a future meeting for consideration.
6. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED DISCUSSION ITEM DISCUSSION ON A PRESENTATION FROM THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY A3 MILES HALL CRISIS
CALL CENTER
Councilmember Torres-Walker stated she had asked for a presentation for Council since she sat on a task force in Richmond and a representative from the Council had discussed how the resources were supposed to meet the needs of every city in the County. She stated historically some communities did not benefit from those resources. She requested the presentation so Council, staff and residents would know about this program and what is supposed to be available to residents of Antioch.
Following discussion, Council consensus directed staff to bring this item back to a future meeting for consideration.
7. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED DISCUSSION ITEM DISCUSSION ON HIRING
INCENTIVES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe stated he had requested this item since there were other city departments that could benefit from an incentive program.
Andrew Becker provided a list of wages for City employees and spoke in support of providing performance bonuses instead of hiring incentives.
Melissa Case stated she supported performance bonuses.
Following discussion, Council consensus directed staff to bring this item back to a future meeting for consideration and include a discussion on incentives for current employees.
8. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED DISCUSSION ITEM DISCUSSION ON PERMITS FOR
LANDLORDS RENTING TO FAMILY MEMBERS
Councilmember Barbanica reported he had a discussion with a resident in his district who was having to pay for a permit for a home they had purchased for a family member He suggested that there be an exemption for people who had family members living in their homes since they were not for profit.
An unidentified speaker stated she believed an owner should put their house in a trust so it could be co-owned.
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Following discussion, Council consensus agreed to take no further action on this item.
Councilmember Barbanica stated he would meet with staff to review the current ordinance related to landlord rental fees to determine if an exemption for family members already existed.
9. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED DISCUSSION ITEM DISCUSSION ON OFFICIAL
POET LAUREATE PROGRAM
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe stated that he was asking staff to draft a resolution creating an Official Poet Laureate Program.
Following discussion, Council consensus directed staff to bring this item back to a future meeting for consideration.
10. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED DISCUSSION ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS
FOR A MORATORIUM OR BAN ON NEW GAS STATIONS
Councilmember Wilson stated in conjunction with the Governors mandate on electric vehicles, she was requesting consideration of a moratorium or ban on new gas stations in Antioch.
Leslie May spoke in support of a ban on new gas stations and suggested installing more EV charging stations.
Following discussion, Council consensus directed staff to bring back this item to a future meeting for consideration and include options for limiting pumps and adding charging stations.
11. CRUISING, SECTION 4-5.1009 OF THE ANTIOCH MUNICIPAL CODE (AMC)
Councilmember Torres-Walker stated she had requested this item after many residents had advocated for the ban on cruising to be lifted.
City Attorney Smith presented the staff report dated January 30, 2024, recommending the City Council provide direction to bring back an ordinance to modify the Antioch municipal Code to remove the ban against cruising to be consistent with state law prohibiting local government from having bans on cruising.
Leslie May, Archie Brumfield and Frank Sterling spoke in support of amending the ordinance to comply with state law.
Following discussion, Council consensus directed staff to bring back and ordinance amendment that complied with new State law.
1. PRESENTATION YOUTH SERVICES NETWORK
Director of Public Safety and Community Resources Johnson introduced herself and employees of the Public Safety and Community Resources Department. She thanked Department Heads
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for playing a role in their success and gave a brief overview of the divisions within their department.
Youth Services Network Manager Cabral gave a Youth Services Network PowerPoint presentation.
DC Dorham-
Apprenticeship Program.
Andrew Becker acknowledged the opportunities Antioch provided for youth. He encouraged staff and Council to advocate on behalf of Antioch at the County level for program opportunities.
Frank Sterling stated he felt it was important to seek funding opportunities for continuation of these programs.
Councilmember Torres-Walker requested staff provide the Apprenticeship Program.
Director of Public Safety and Community Resources Johnson gave a brief overview of the and stated she would be happy to provide Council with the data requested.
2. PRESENTATION UNHOUSED RESIDENT SERVICES
Director of Public Safety and Community Resources Johnson introduced Unhoused Resident Coordinator Ridley who gave an Unhoused Resident Services PowerPoint presentation.
Gary Tia, Associate Director of Programming and Darrell Olsen, Program Manager / Bay Area Community Services (BACS), gave a status update on the Opportunity Village Program. He stated they could provide a breakdown of who they served and outcomes.
Melissa Case thanked staff for the presentation and asked them what they attributed to the success of the program.
Leslie May discussed the importance of an accurate point in time count in Antioch and congratulated staff on the success of the program.
Andrew Becker requested staff provide data for the participants of the program. He suggested increasing and relocating the program to the Economy Inn since their units had kitchen facilities.
Jim Becker suggested the City convert empty commercial space into shelters for the unhoused and cover some costs for those transitioning out of temporary housing. He also encouraged the City to consider future zoning opportunities for alternative housing.
Frank Sterling spoke in support of expanding the program. He reported that health and mental state was deteriorating as they waited to get into the program.
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Following discussion, Councilmember Torres-Walker requested staff provide the data for the Opportunity Village Program, Delta Landing Program, and encampment engagement.
Councilmember Ogorchock suggested engaging with the County for additional medical care outreach for the unhoused.
3. PRESENTATION CALIFORNIA VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION (CALVIP), ANGELO QUINTO COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM (AQCRT), AND
RAISING AWARENESS AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Director of Public Safety and Community Resources Johnson introduced Public Safety Manager Velasco who gave a Violence Intervention and Prevention PowerPoint presentation.
John Rodriquez, Executive Director / One Day At A Time introduced members of their team and gave a brief overview of their partnership with Advance Peace in the creation of the CalVIP grant program Uplifting Peace. He thanked staff for the successful partnership.
Public Safety Manager Velasco gave a brief overview of the Community Response Team and introduced Contesa Tate, Program Director / Angelo Quinto Community Response Team (AQCRT) / Felton Institute, who gave a PowerPoint presentation of AQCRT.
Andrew Becker thanked staff for the presentation. He suggested replacing Community Service Officers with additional Community Response Team members so they could expand services.
Frank Sterling encouraged the City to seek funding to continue with the AQCRT program and suggested the care team have a dedicated phone number.
Melissa Case agreed that there should be a dedicated phone number for the CARE team.
Teki agreed that the CARE team should have a dedicated phone number and suggested informing businesses on how they could connect with the response team.
Bella Quinto Collins read a written comment from her mother thanking the City for implementing the program. She urged Council to continue funding the program and partnering with the Miles Hall Crisis Call Center.
Mr. Torres spoke in support of the program and thanked staff for the presentation. He urged Council to continue funding the program and suggested an audit to improve and expand services. He requested data for responses and referrals. He also supported a dedicated phone number for the program.
Councilmember Wilson thanked staff for the presentations. She spoke in support of having a dedicated number for the CARE team and discussed the importance of funding these programs.
Councilmember Torres-Walker thanked staff for the presentation. She requested additional data and financials for the AQCRT and outcomes for Lifting Peace. She encouraged staff to continue
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to seek funding opportunities. She thanked several organizations, staff and Council for their support of the Violence Intervention and Prevention programs.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe reiterated the importance of these programs and seeking funding opportunities. He thanked Councilmember Wilson for promoting the AQCRT and Councilmember Torres-Walker for advocating for the Public Safety and Community Resource Department. He recognized all of the Public Safety and Community Resources Department employees.
Director of Public Safety and Community Resources Johnson thanked Council for the opportunity to present to the community.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the City Council unanimously adjourned the meeting at 9:56 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk
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ATTACHMENT
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STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: Regular Meeting of February 27, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBMITTED BY:Zoe Merideth, Acting Planning Manager
APPROVED BY:Kevin Scudero, Acting Community Development Director SUBJECT: PG&E Service Center Second Reading (PD-21-05, UP-21-14, DR2023-0022)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance rezoning the project site to Planned Development (PD).
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact because of this action.
DISCUSSION
The PG&E Service Center includes the development of an operations building with an underground parking facility, a logistics warehouse, logistics shops, fleet buildings, three storage warehouses, covered storage, material storage, and three pole storage locations.
The project site is 2111 Hillcrest Avenue (APN: APN 051-160-002). Development of the site would also include fleet parking, laydown yards, employee and visitor parking, landscaping, and bioretention facilities. The requested entitlements are a Planned Development Rezone, Final Development Plan, Use Permit, and Design Review. The City Council adopted a resolution approving the Final Development Plan, Use Permit, and Design Review on February 13, 2024.
City Council introduced and waived further reading of the Planned Development Rezone ordinance at its February 13, 2024 regular meeting. The adoption of an ordinance requires two separate readings. This second reading will finalize the adoption of the ordinance. The ordinance will take effect 30 days after its final passage (Gov. Code, § 36937).
ENVIRONMENTAL
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Copies of the PG&E Service Center IS/MND are available for review Monday through Friday, at the City of Antioch Community Development Department, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, and by appointment on Fridays. The IS/MND was also available online at: https://www.antiochca.gov/community- development-department/planning-division/environmental-documents/.
ATTACHMENT
A. Planned Development Rezone Ordinance
Ordinance No. XXXX-C-S Page 1 of 4 Adoption Date
ORDINANCE NO. XXXX-C-S
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH TO REZONE THE PG&E PROPERTY AT 2111 HILLCREST AVENUE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD-21-05) DISTRICT
(APN 051-160-002)
WHEREAS, the City of Antioch (“City”) received an application from Richard Price of DGA, on behalf of PG&E, for approval of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, Planned Development Rezone, Final Development Plan, Use Permit, and Design Review to redevelop the existing PG&E service center site through the phased demolition and replacement of existing buildings and the construction of new non- occupied support structures, a below grade parking area, and associated site and infrastructure improvements located at 2111 Hillcrest Avenue (APN 051-160-002);
The City Council of the City of Antioch does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: TITLE
Rezone the PG&E Property at 2111 Hillcrest Avenue to Planned Development (PD-21- 05) District.
SECTION 2: PLANNING COMMISSION
At its regular meeting of January 17, 2024, Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the Ordinance to rezone the subject property to Planned Development (PD-21-05) District for the PG&E Service Station Project.
SECTION 3: LOCATION
The Hillcrest Station Area Specific Plan, adopted by City Council Ordinance 2024-C-S, passed on April 28, 2009, establishes the land plan to implement the proposed PD zoning. 2111 Hillcrest Avenue (APN 051-160-002) is hereby rezoned to Planned Development (PD-21-05) District for the PG&E Service Center Project, and the City of Antioch Zoning Map is hereby amended accordingly.
SECTION 4: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The development standards, as defined below, for the subject property (APN 051-160- 002), known as the PG&E Service Center Project, are herein incorporated into this ordinance, and are binding upon said property.
Development Standards for the Proposed PG&E Service Center Project Planned Development District (PD-21-05)
Development Standards PD Zoning Standards for PG&E Service Center Project
Maximum height 45’
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Ordinance No. XXXX-C-S Page 2 of 4 Adoption Date
Development Standards PD Zoning Standards for PG&E Service Center Project
Maximum Lot Coverage 50%
Minimum Front Yard Landscaping
Setback
30’
Minimum Interior Side Setback 10’
Minimum Rear Yard Setback 0’
Minimum Lot Size 40,000 Square Feet
Parking Per Title 9, Chapter 5, Article 17 of the Antioch Municipal Code
SECTION 5: USES
The allowed uses for the subject property 2111 Hillcrest Avenue (APN 051-160-002), known as the PG&E Service Center Project, are PG&E Service Center operations as outlined in the project description, attached as Exhibit A, and are herein incorporated into this ordinance, and are binding upon said property.
SECTION 6: FINDINGS
The City Council makes the following findings for recommendation of approval of the requested Rezone pursuant to Section 9-5.2802 “Findings Required” (A)(1)-(4) of the Antioch Municipal Code:
1. The proposed zone reclassification will allow uses more suitable for the area than the present classification.
The proposed zone reclassification is required in the Hillcrest Station Area Specific Plan, which requires projects to go through a Planned Development rezone process. The rezone clarifies which uses are allowed at the property.
2. Uses permitted by the proposed zone will not be detrimental to adjacent or surrounding property.
The site is an existing PG&E Service Center. The uses proposed for the site already exist at the site. The proposed project supports the existing uses, enhances the site and ensures that any future development would be compatible at the site. Therefore, the proposed zoning will not be detrimental to adjacent or surrounding properties.
3. Evidence has been presented documenting land use changes in the area to warrant a change of zone.
The Hillcrest Station Area Specific Plan requires the Planned Development rezone. As the guiding document for the subject parcel, the rezone is warranted in order to comply with the Specific Plan.
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Ordinance No. XXXX-C-S Page 3 of 4 Adoption Date
4. The requested zone change is in conformance with the General Plan.
The General Plan designation of the site is Hillcrest Station Area Specific Plan, which refers to the Hillcrest Station Area Specific Plan document. The Specific Plan requires this zone change. Therefore, the zone change is in conformance with the General Plan.
SECTION 7: CEQA
The City Council determined on February 13, 2024 that, pursuant to Section 15074 of the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act, and after full consideration of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, Response to Comments and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for project, and on the basis of the whole record before it, the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the PG&E Service Center Project should be certified.
SECTION 8: Severability
Should any provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, unreasonable, or otherwise void, that determination shall have no effect on any other provision of this Ordinance or the application of this Ordinance to any other person or circumstance and, to that end, the provisions hereof are severable.
SECTION 9: Publication; Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced within thirty (30) days from and after the date of its adoption by the City Council at a second reading and shall be posted and published in accordance with the California Government Code.
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Ordinance No. XXXX-C-S Page 4 of 4 Adoption Date
* * * * * * * I HEREBY CERTIFY that the forgoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Antioch, held on the 13th day of February 2024, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 27th day of February 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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LAMAR A. HERNANDEZ-THORPE
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH
ATTEST:
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ELIZABETH HOUSEHOLDER
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH
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ANTIOCH SERVICE CENTER
City of Antioch Planning Department Submission
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
PG&E is renovating and replacing utility, site and building facilities at the current Antioch Service Center in order to update and improve safety and efficiency. These improvements will enable the service center to improve response time for emergencies and improve timely ongoing maintenance and installation services to the surrounding communities. The intent is to replace aging (some 60+ years old) and inadequately-sized facilities. The project also improves and enhances environmental safety. It will improve employee workplace experience by providing appropriate space accommodations and support functions. The project will allow PG&E to align with PG& atement:To ensure the well-being and vitality of (its) customers, employees, and the communities (they) serve.
This site has been owned and operated as a PG&E service center for many decadesthere is no change in use and no additional functions added. The current Customer Service Center will remain in downtown Antioch to continue providing safe, convenient service to the community.
The Service Center site is located in the Hillcrest Station Area Specific Plan, 2111 Hillcrest Ave., APN 051-160-002. The service center occupies approximately 26 acres out of the 56.15 acre overall PG&E property. It is immediately adjacent to a single-family residential neighborhood to the north, our own electrical substation to the east with open fields beyond, SP railroad property and a BART station / arterial to the south, and Hillcrest Ave. on the west. There are few trees on the service center site, located in the existing employee parking area. As the main site entrance is being modified to allow for more stacking/queueing of vehicles off of Hillcrest, this lot becomes ineffective and unsafe. Therefore, the intention is to relocate the employee parking, develop one of the stormwater detention basins in that area, saving as many trees as possible.
This keeps open/green space near the street and residential areas.
The proposed project conceptual plans and related information are included in this submission package for the Citys consideration. The proposed project consists of 3 major facilities replacement/improvements:
A. Fleet building Approximately 20,000 SF single story building for fleet storage and minor maintenance. This building has a very low use intensity.
B. Logistics/Warehouse building Approximately 34,000 SF single story building consisting of shops and enclosed warehouse space, and another approximately 20,000 SF of unconditioned covered storage. This building has a low use intensity.
C. Operations building Approximately 28,000 SF single story building, primarily office and meeting room uses. This building has an average office use intensity, with a lower intensity from mid-morning thru the afternoon as crews disperse out to the field.
EXHIBIT A
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ASC Narrative
These will replace a multitude of smaller, scattered facilities. PG&E will develop a specific list of those buildings that will be removed as the new buildings are completed, in order to provide an accurate tax database.
Additional smaller support structures include:
Material Storage BuildingApproximately 1,800 SF enclosed single story unoccupied building
Covered (Canopy) Material Storage pad
Covered Site Bulk Material Storage bins
Power Pole storage bins
Replacement Emergency Generator
Fleet Fueling Station with fully compliant double containment above ground fuel tank Covered Outdoor Employee Break Area
Covered Trash/Recycle enclosure
PV Canopies over employee parking
In addition to the structures noted, the site will have employee and fleet parking, and paved and gravel surfaces for laydown/material storage. PG&E plans to exceed code minimums for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the employee lot and in the fleet parking area as they transition to more hybrid fleet vehicles. As PG&E expands their hybrid fleet, they also are expanding their alternative power generation capacities by placing PV canopies over employee parking.
Additional PV panels on new building roofs and even small parapet-mounted wind turbines are being considered as well.
PG&E understands the proximity to sensitive environments, and is taking a responsible approach to containment, pre-treatment, and stormwater management. Two stormwater detention basins will be constructed, sized to consider the possibility of additional paved areas in the future.
The PG&E service center employees mostly full-time permanent employees, including field crews that disperse out to worksites after an initial check-in and gathering of materials at the service center. The facility is normally active Monday thru Friday from 6:30am to 5:00pm; although those hours can be extended if needed for emergency events or unique projects. The service center does not have a public counter and will only have a few visitors, primarily vendors, deliveries and other PG&E staff visiting on official business.
On behalf of the entire PG&E Antioch Service Center project team, we look forward to the Citys input on this project so that together we can make these very important service function improvements a reality.
Sincerely,
DGA Project Manager
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Agenda Item #
STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: Regular Meeting of February 27, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBMITTED BY:
SUBJECT:
Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney TLS
Display of The PanAfrican Flag at City Hall
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council move to adopt the resolution directing the Acting City Manager or designee to fly the Pan-African Flag at City Hall throughout the month of February 2024 in recognition of Black History Month in the City of Antioch.
FISCAL IMPACT
This action has no fiscal impact. The Pan-African Flag will be provided to the City by residents of its community who have requested to fly the flag at City Hall during Black History Month.
DISCUSSION
The City received a request from Antioch ACCE to fly the Pan-African Flag, also known as the Afro-American Flag and the Black Liberation Flag, at Antioch City Hall.
The Pan-African Flag is a tri-color flag consisting of three equal horizontal bands, which are red, black, and green. The three colors on the Pan-African Flag each have a symbolic meaning:
Red represents the blood that unites all people of Black African ancestry and that was shed for liberation.
Black represents people whose existence as a nation, though not a nation-state, is affirmed by the existence of the flag.
Green represents the abundant natural wealth of Africa.
The Pan-African Flag was adopted by the UNIA at a conference in New York City in 1920.
At the February 27, 2024 Antioch City Council meeting the City Council shall discuss a proclamation for Black History Month and passage of a resolution to fly the Pan-African Antioch City Council Report
February 27, 2024 Agenda Item F 2
Flag at City Hall throughout the month of February 2024 in recognition of Black History Month in the City of Antioch.
The attached resolution for City Council’s consideration directs staff to fly the Pan- African Flag at City Hall throughout the month of February 2024 in recognition of Black History Month in the City of Antioch.
ATTACHMENT
A. Resolution
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2024/**
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH
DIRECTING STAFF TO FLY THE PAN-AFRICAN FLAG AT ANTIOCH CITY HALL THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2024 IN RECOGNITION OF BLACK
HISTORY MONTH
WHEREAS, in 1920,the Pan-African Flag, also known as the Black Liberation Flag and the Afro-American Flag, was adopted by the UNIA at a conference in New York City; WHEREAS, the Pan-African Flag is a tri-color flag consisting of three equal horizontal bands, which are red, black, and green;
WHEREAS, the three colors on the Pan-African Flag each have a symbolic meaning:
Red represents the blood that unites all people of Black African ancestry and that was shed for liberation;
Black represents people whose existence as a nation, though not a nation- state, is affirmed by the existence of the flag; and
Green represents the abundant natural wealth of Africa;
WHEREAS, many of the residents, students, employees, and business owners within the City of Antioch who contribute to the enrichment of our City are a part of the African American community;
WHEREAS, African Americans serve as leaders in all professional fields, make contributions that strengthen the fabric of American society;
WHEREAS, African Americans should feel safe to learn, grow, work, and enjoy their lives without the fear of discrimination, harassment, or hate crimes;
WHEREAS, the African American civil rights movement has achieved great progress, but there is more work to be done within our nation;
WHEREAS, the Pan-African Flag, also known as the Black Liberation Flag or Afro American Flag, has been used since the 1920’s as a symbol of freedom and unity;
WHEREAS, flying the Pan-African Flag at City Hall throughout the month of February further symbolizes the City’s celebration of diversity and support for the African American community;
WHEREAS, the Pan-African Flag has been raised around the world as a symbol of freedom, unity, inclusion, belonging, and hope for members of the African American community;
RESOLUTION NO. 2024/**
February 27, 2024
WHEREAS, the City of Antioch will be offered a Pan-African Flag by residents of its community who request to fly the flag at City Hall during Black History Month; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is open to considering similar requests to fly flags celebrating the efforts of other nationally recognized civil rights movements that strive for equal rights and equal protection under the law for groups that have historically endured and sought to overcome unlawful and unjust discrimination within our country.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Antioch hereby resolves as follows:
1. The Acting City Manager or designee is directed to fly the Pan-African Flag, also known as the Black Liberation Flag and the Afro-American Flag, at City Hall throughout the month of February 2024 in recognition of Black History Month in the City of Antioch.
2. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Antioch at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 27thday of February, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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ELIZABETH HOUSEHOLDER, MPP
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANITOCH