CITY COUNCIL MEETING
INCLUDING THE ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING SUCCESSOR
TO THE ANTIOCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting March 12, 2024
7:00 P.M. Council Chambers
6:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson called the Closed Session to order at 6:30 P.M., and Acting City Clerk Rosales called the roll.
Present: Council/Agency Members District 2 Barbanica, District 3 Ogorchock and Mayor Pro Tem (District 4) Wilson
Absent: Council/Agency Members District 1 Torres-Walker and Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION – pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9: James Adams v. New Way Management Services, Veronica Dean, and City of Antioch, Superior Court of California Contra Costa County, Case No. MSC 20-01457.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson adjourned to Closed Session at 6:32 P.M.
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M., and City Clerk Householder called the roll.
Present: Council/Agency Members District 2 Barbanica, District 3 Ogorchock and Mayor Pro Tem (District 4) Wilson
Absent: Council/Agency Members District 1 Torres-Walker and Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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CITY ATTORNEY TO REPORT OUT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Smith reported the City Council had been in Closed Session and gave the following report: #1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION, no reportable action.
1. PROCLAMATIONS
In Honor of Women's History Month, March 2024
Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month, March 2024
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Barbanica, the City Council members present unanimously approved the Proclamations.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson acknowledged all women in attendance.
Danielle Aubin, Patient Navigator for BAART Programs, accepted and thanked the City Council for the Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month proclamation.
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Acting Assistant City Manager Helfenberger introduced members of the Antioch Council of Teens who announced the following civic and community events:
JOIN THE ANTIOCH COUNCIL OF TEENS – The ‘Youth Voice’ for the City of Antioch meet on every second and fourth Wednesday, 4:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M., at the Antioch Water Park
Serve as representatives for teens in the community – Visit us at: antiochca.gov/ACT For more information, email: [email protected].
TEEN MOVIE NIGHT – March 26, 2024, at Maya Cinemas
Councilmember Ogorchock announced a Bunny Hop would be held on March 16, 2024, at the Antioch Marina and Gun Violence Prevention Workshops would be held on March 12, 2024, and March 25, 2024, at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Leslie May discussed allegations of misconduct involving an elected official, Interim Police Chief, and a mayoral candidate.
Councilmember Barbanica responded to allegations of misconduct.
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Lucy Meinhardt, Antioch resident, speaking on behalf of May We Gather, announced they would be hosting A National Pilgrimage event on March 16, 2024, at the El Campanil Theatre.
Manuel Sidrian, Little Manuel’s, requested the City seek law enforcement assistance from the CHP, Sheriff Department and Department of Justice.
Shannon Ackley requested the City work with local agencies to address retail theft and threatening behavior occurring because of large encampments located behind a retail center in Antioch. She also submitted written comments to the City Clerk.
Kathryn Wade discussed incidents involving her son and local law enforcement.
Patricia Granados expressed concern regarding individuals running for public office.
Melissa provided a history of actions taken by Council related to tasers for the Antioch Police Department (APD).
Fred Brown Jr. discussed an incident that occurred in his neighborhood involving the San Francisco and Antioch Police Departments and requested a copy of the police reports for this event. He offered his assistance to improve the APD.
Gabriel Makinano spoke in support of expanding youth programs at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center.
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Barbanica reported on his attendance at the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Standing Committee meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson announced she would be attending the Delta Diablo meeting on March 13, 2024, and a Tri Delta Transit meeting next week.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS – None
3. PRESENTATION
Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee Chairperson Jones and Committee Member Raulston presented the 10th Annual Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee Report.
An unidentified speaker expressed concern regarding the number of reported sex crimes being inconsistent with the County. She requested a complete list of businesses funding Measure W.
Chairperson Jones responded that the number differential for reported sex crimes may be attributed to the City reporting by fiscal year.
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An unidentified speaker expressed support for allocating a portion of Measure W funding for improvements in Antioch's Opportunity Zones.
The City Council thanked the Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee for the report.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR for City /City Council Members acting as Successor Agency/Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency
A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 13, 2024
B. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 27, 2024
C. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL WARRANTS
D. APPROVAL OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY WARRANTS
E. APPROVAL OF HOUSING SUCCESSOR WARRANTS
F. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2023
G. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2023
H. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2023
I. SECOND READING – 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 (Introduced on February 27, 2024)
J. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/31 EXTENSION OF VESTING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP 9501 AND DESIGN REVIEW APPROVALS FOR CREEKSIDE VINEYARDS AT SAND CREEK (GP-19-06, PD-19-02)
K. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/32 CONSIDERATION OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANTIOCH AND THE CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE L STREET PATHWAY TO TRANSIT – BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDED IN PART BY A SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL GRANT (P.W. 234-15)
L. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/33 ANTIOCH MUNICIPAL RESERVOIR AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT (P.W. 453- 2)
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M. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/34 AGREEMENT WITH WESTSIDE LANDSCAPE & CONCRETE, INC. FOR FIREBREAK MOWING AND DISKING SERVICES – PROPOSAL NO. 988-0221-24A
N. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/35 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH FOUNDRY CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE MAINTENANCE SERVICE CENTER WAREHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS (P.W. 143-R)
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Barbanica, the City Council unanimously approved the Council Consent Calendar with the exception of Items I, J and K, which were removed for further discussion.
Item I – Councilmember Barbanica stated he did not believe the proposed ordinance would be effective in reducing sideshow activities.
Councilmember Ogorchock agreed and stated that the ordinance should have been strengthened to include remedies and larger fines.
An unidentified speaker agreed that fines should be included in the ordinance and suggested a dedicated line to report sideshow activities.
City Attorney Smith provided an overview of the ordinance.
Councilmember Ogorchock reiterated her request for violations carrying larger fines and also suggested a mechanism for reimbursing the City for diminished services caused by sideshows.
An unidentified speaker advocated for higher fines and elevating certain crimes to felonies.
An unidentified speaker reported that a nearby jurisdiction confiscated vehicles of those who participated in sideshows.
No action was taken on Item I.
Councilmember Barbanica offered an apology to staff for the effort they put into bringing the ordinance to Council.
Item J – An unidentified speaker expressed concern regarding a capped well located on the land as well as an exploratory well drilling site directly to the south of the project.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Barbanica, the City Council members present unanimously approved Item J.
Item K – Unidentified speakers expressed safety concerns regarding access to the area for bicycles and pedestrians.
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In response to Councilmember Barbanica, Acting Director of Public Works/City Engineer Buenting identified funding sources for this project.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Barbanica, the City Council members present unanimously approved Item K.
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA
5. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT FOR ONE FULL-TERM VACANCY, 4- YEAR TERM, EXPIRING OCTOBER 2027
City Clerk Householder announced that Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe had nominated Seth Webber Corcoran to the Planning Commission for a 4-year term expiring October 2027 and read his biography.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024/36
On motion by Councilmember Barbanica, seconded by Councilmember Ogorchock, the City Council members present adopted a resolution appointing Seth Webber Corcoran to the Planning Commission for the one full-term vacancy, 4-year term, expiring October 2027.
Mr. Webber Corcoran thanked the City Council for the appointment.
City Clerk Householder administered the Oath of Office to Seth Webber Corcoran.
6. DISSOLVE THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND RACIAL EQUITY AD HOC COMMITTEE AND
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON THE FORMATION OF A NEW AD HOC
COMMITTEE OR STANDING COMMITTEE
In response to Councilmember Ogorchock, Acting City Manager Reed stated he did not recommend forming a new Ad Hoc Committee until staffing levels increased.
Councilmember Ogorchock suggested Council dissolve the Ad Hoc Committee and instead focus on developing human rights policies for the City through an ordinance. She noted that depending on what was brought forward, Council could consider forming another Ad Hoc Committee to review the matter.
Following discussion, Council consensus supported dissolving the Ad Hoc Committee and directed staff to create an ordinance focused on the development of human rights policies for the City
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, the City Council members present dissolved the Human Rights and Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
An unidentified speaker addressed allegations of Brown Act violations and advocated for affordable housing sustainable communities.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS – None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Ogorchock requested staff agendize consideration of funding traffic cameras in areas where sideshow activities frequently occurred.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Barbanica, the City Council unanimously adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk