CITY COUNCIL MEETING
INCLUDING THE ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
ACTING AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR
TO THE ANTIOCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting June 25, 2024
7:00 P.M. Council Chambers
6:15 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe called the Closed Session to order at 6:15 P.M., and Assistant City Clerk Garcia called the roll.
Present: Council Members District 2 Barbanica, District 3 Ogorchock, Mayor Pro Tem (District 4) Wilson and Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe
Absent: Council Member District 1 Torres-Walker
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION – pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9: Trent Allen, et al. v. City of Antioch, United States District Court Northern District of California, Case No. 3:23-cv-01895-TSH.
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT – RECRUITMENT OF CITY MANAGER. This closed session is authorized pursuant to California Government Code section 54957(b).
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe adjourned to Closed Session at 6:16 P.M.
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe 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, Mayor Pro Tem (District 4) Wilson and Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe
Absent: Council/Agency Members District 1 Torres-Walker
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
Regular Meeting
June 25, 2024 Page 2 of 13
CITY ATTORNEY TO REPORT OUT ON CLOSED SESSION
Assistant City Attorney Brace reported the City Council had been in Closed Session and gave the following report: #1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION, no reportable action, and #2 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT – RECRUITMENT OF CITY MANAGER, no reportable action.
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BARBANICA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
OGORCHOCK, THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT UNANIMOUSLY SUSPENDED THE RULES AND MOVED PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS #10 and 12 TO BE HEARD AFTER COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA ITEM #5.
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA – Continued from June 11, 2024, Council Meeting
1. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED DISCUSSION ITEM: DISCUSSION ON STREET
CAMERAS
Councilmember Ogorchock spoke in support of expanding the street camera program and requested adding this item to the budget.
Council consensus directed staff to bring this item back to Council for consideration.
2. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED DISCUSSION ITEM: POTENTIAL OF CREATION OF
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING (DEIB) OFFICER POSITION
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe stated this agenda item was requested by Councilmember Torres- Walker and in her absence, he requested this item be postponed to the July 23, 2024, City Council meeting.
3. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED DISCUSSION ITEM: POTENTIAL OF CREATION OF
HEALTH AND SAFETY ANALYST POSITION FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe stated this agenda item was requested by Councilmember Torres- Walker and in her absence, he requested this item be postponed to the July 23, 2024, City Council meeting.
4. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED DISCUSSION ITEM: DISCUSSION OF CALIFORNIA
BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE BALLOT MEASURE
Councilmember Ogorchock announced the taxpayer deception act would not be placed on the November 2024 ballot, and she thanked Cal Cities for working to defeat this bill.
Ralph Hernandez stated he opposed any tax increases.
ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
Regular Meeting
June 25, 2024 Page 3 of 13
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe, for the record, explained that this item was related to a ballot measure sponsored by the California Business Roundtable which would have impacted cities negatively and the original request was for the City to take a position of opposition. He reiterated that it would no longer be on the ballot so no further action would be taken.
5. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED DISCUSSION ITEM: POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF
POLICY ON USE OF NATIVE PLANTS SPECIES FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Laura Kindsvater and Alexander Broom spoke in support of the policy and requested Council consider broadening direction to include city land and parks as well as requiring more than 70% native plants.
In response to Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe, Acting Director of Community Development Scudero stated a requirement for developers could be accomplished through a city ordinance. He reported he was unaware of any cities in California having a 70% native species requirement.
Council consensus directed staff to bring back policies on the use of native plant species for the City and developers for Council consideration.
The following written public comments for this agenda item were entered into the record and forwarded to Council prior to the June 11, 2024, meeting. They were also sent to Council prior to the June 25, 2024, Council meeting: Katharine Bierce, Sandra Nevala-Lee, Native Plant Resource Team / Eden Garden Club, Lucy Meinhardt, Jacquelyn Higgins, Laura Kindsvater, Antioch Resident, Kristina Gutilla, Captain, Alexander Broom, Antioch resident, Jeanne Phillippe Marie / President and Diana Jeffery PhD /Administrative Director / California Native Grassland Association.
The following public comments submitted in writing prior to the June 25, 2024, City Council meeting were entered into the record from the following individuals: Laura Kindsvater, John Hessler, Douglas Wilson, Dawn McElroy, Jane Shearrer, Dennis Daigle, Emily Bonzi, Laurence White, Diane Mattson, Richard Bernard, Vince Augusta, Rosanne Carey, Kacy Torres, Lucile Meinhardt, Carol Davis, Margaret Magstadt, Alexander Broom and Adam Lucas, Antioch residents, Juan Pablo Galvan Martinez, Concord resident, Virginia Phelps, Mountain View resident, Claudia Hien, Concord resident, Kathryn Felter, Belmont resident, Wilma Wool, Sunnyvale resident, Martha Jackson, Richmond resident, Alexandra Theodotou, Daly City resident, Kim Hayes, San Jose resident, Janet Galen, Menlo Park resident, Anna Maj, Santa Clata, Virginia Northrop, Richmond resident, Tracy Taylor, Richmond resident, Maria Yonamine, Sunnyvale resident, Melanie Cross, Palo Alto resident, Susan Hinton, Santa Clara resident, Anita Pereira, Richmond resident, Esme Howard, Berkeley resident, Dan Johnson, Albany resident, Katharine Bierce, Albany resident, Sriatha Gollapalli, Orinda resident, juliebenson58, Oakland resident, Orianna Demasi, Emeryville resident, Kristy Brady, Oakland resident, Kathryn Choudhury, Moraga resident, Catherine Worley, Pamala Austin, El Cerrito resident and Robin Mitchell, El Cerrito resident.
ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
Regular Meeting
June 25, 2024 Page 4 of 13
PUBLIC HEARING / CITY OF ANTIOCH COUNCIL MEMBERS ACTING AS HOUSING
SUCCESSOR TO THE ANTIOCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
10. PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ACTION PLAN FOR EXPENDING FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS (“CDBG”),
LOCAL HOUSING SUCCESSOR, PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (“PLHA”) AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (“EECBG”) FUNDING AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET
Director of Public Safety and Community Resources Johnson introduced CDBG/Housing Consultant House who presented the staff report dated June 25, 2025 recommending the City of Antioch as the Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency 1) Approve the funding recommendations of the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Committee and adopt the resolution approving $4,050,000 in Housing Successor funding for homeless services and development of affordable housing outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Action Plan and authorizing the necessary Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget adjustments. 2) Approve the funding recommendations of the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Committee and adopt the resolution approving the substantial amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Action Plan Downtown Roadway Project to reallocate $395,436.34 and the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Action Plan to reallocate $215,549.85 of remaining funds in the Downtown Roadway Project for a total of $610,896.19 to be utilized for the development of affordable supportive housing for extremely low-income and homeless households and authorizing the necessary Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget adjustments. 3) Approve the funding recommendations of the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Committee and adopt the resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 City of Antioch Action Plan which encompasses CDBG Entitlement funds, prior year reallocated funds, use of CDBG Corona Virus (“CDBG-CV”) funds, PLHA, EECBG and Housing Successor funds totaling $6,454,180 to address identified high priority needs of lower income residents of the City of Antioch and authorizing the necessary Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget adjustments.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe opened the public hearing.
Andrew Becker spoke in support of the City allocating General Fund dollars for shelter housing.
He also asked several questions of the developers for the proposed affordable supportive housing projects.
Pastor Kirkland Smith gave an overview of the Novin Development for Grace Commons project and stated he was excited for the opportunity to provide resources for Antioch residents.
Jasmine Tarkoff, Hope Solutions, discussed services they provided and their proposed permanent supportive housing project. She expressed her appreciation to staff for their recommendation to support this project.
Iris Grace spoke in support of the Grace Commons project and the use of successor agency funds for their proposal. She discussed partnerships that enabled them to bring forward a project that provided property management and support providers.
ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
Regular Meeting
June 25, 2024 Page 5 of 13
Patricia Granados spoke in support of reallocating funds from the Antioch Police Department for community projects.
An unidentified speaker spoke in support of quality affordable housing projects.
Kamilah Miller questioned what the qualifications were for obtaining housing and how the public would be informed of housing options.
Ralph Hernandez voiced his opposition to the City funding the current unhoused resident housing projects in Antioch and Pittsburg. He expressed concern for the use of City money without the ability to evaluate what would be provided.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe closed the public hearing.
In response to Councilmember Barbanica, Acting Director of Public Works/City Engineer Buenting explained that moving money from one fund to another would not impact future public works projects.
CDBG/Housing Consultant House clarified the total investment in newly constructed affordable housing units and explained that the city was investing CDBG money as a loan to provide housing for approximately 250 individuals.
Councilmember Barbanica added that the subcommittee had invested a lot of time into discussing how to make the biggest impact with CDBG funds and after vetting both applicants, they determined that loaning $4M for permanent long-term housing would be appropriate.
CDBG/Housing Consultant House noted that the period of affordability was 55 years. She also reviewed the timeline for the projects as well as the housing rehabilitation loan and emergency grant programs.
Councilmember Ogorchock requested vendors work diligently with lenders to streamline the process.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe thanked staff for their hard work, the CDBG Committee for their recommendations and recognized those who advocate for Antioch. He stressed that the City deployed multiple strategies to address the needs of the unhoused community and thanked the public for their support.
Councilmember Barbanica thank staff for their hard work.
Assistant City Attorney Brace announced there was inadvertent omission of language relating to giving authority to the Acting City Manager to execute the contracts and requested that language be added to the motion.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024/83
ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
Regular Meeting
June 25, 2024 Page 6 of 13
On motion by Councilmember Barbanica, seconded by Councilmember Ogorchock the City Council members present unanimously approved the funding recommendations of the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Committee and adopted the resolution approving $4,050,000 in Housing Successor funding for homeless services and development of affordable housing outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Action Plan and authorizing the necessary Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget adjustments and giving authority to sign the agreement to the Acting City Manager.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024/84
On motion by Councilmember Barbanica, seconded by the City Council members present unanimously approved the funding recommendations of the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Committee and adopted the resolution approving the substantial amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Action Plan Downtown Roadway Project to reallocate $395,436.34 and the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Action Plan to reallocate $215,549.85 of remaining funds in the Downtown Roadway Project for a total of $610,896.19 to be utilized for the development of affordable supportive housing for extremely low-income and homeless households and authorizing the necessary Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget adjustments.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024/85
On motion by Councilmember Barbanica, seconded by the City Council members present unanimously approved the funding recommendations of the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Committee and adopted the resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 City of Antioch Action Plan which encompasses CDBG Entitlement funds, prior year reallocated funds, use of CDBG Corona Virus (“CDBG-CV”) funds, PLHA, EECBG and Housing Successor funds totaling $6,454,180 to address identified high priority needs of lower income residents of the City of Antioch and authorizing the necessary Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget adjustments.
Councilmember Barbanica congratulated Pastor Kirkland Smith and Jasmine Tarkoff.
12. INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 4 TO TITLE 4 (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE ANTIOCH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO:
(1) ORGANIZING, ADVERTISING, AND BEING A SPECTATOR AT STREET
RACING, SIDESHOWS, AND RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITIONS OR
(2) ORGANIZING AND ADVERTISING STREET RACING, SIDESHOWS, AND
RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITIONS
Assistant City Attorney Brace presented the staff report dated June 25, 2024 recommending the City Council introduce, waive the first reading, and read by title only, the proposed ordinance: 1) Adding Chapter 4 to Title 4 (Public Safety) to the Antioch Municipal Code, which prohibits organizing, advertising, and being a spectator at street racing, sideshows, and reckless driving exhibitions (Attachment A to the Staff Report). OR 2) Adding Chapter 4 to Title 4 (Public Safety)
ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
Regular Meeting
June 25, 2024 Page 7 of 13
to the Antioch Municipal Code, which prohibits organizing and advertising street racing, sideshows, and reckless driving exhibitions (Attachment B to the Staff Report).
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe opened the public hearing.
An unidentified speaker, Tachina Garrett, Devin Williams and Laura Kindsvetter opposed a sideshow ordinance that included spectators.
Ralph Hernandez, Antioch resident, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance that included spectators.
Kimberly. Payton encouraged Council to consider the definition of a spectator if they choose to support the ordinance that included them.
.
Andrew Becker suggested a city-based appeal process for individuals issued citations.
Gavin Payton, NAACP, questioned if the ordinance would address vandalism that occurred during a sideshow.
An unidentified speaker suggested differentiating spectators from spectator participants.
Public comments submitted in writing were entered into the record from the following individuals:
Anthony Rubio, Antioch resident, Michael Downey, Deborah Cullen, tim winn, James, Antioch resident and Alexander Broom.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Ogorchock suggested the following items be added to the ordinance: increased fines, no release of vehicles involved in sideshows until court date and reimbursement for city resources.
Councilmember Wilson suggested Council discuss at a future meeting the root cause for these events.
Following discussion, Council consensus supported the ordinance relating to organizing, advertising, and being a spectator at street racing, sideshows and reckless driving expeditions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ogorchock to introduce, waive the first reading, and read by title only, the proposed ordinance: Adding Chapter 4 to Title 4 (Public Safety) to the Antioch Municipal Code, which prohibits organizing, advertising, and being a spectator at street racing, sideshows, and reckless driving exhibitions with the addition of: no release of vehicles involved in sideshows until court dates and reimbursement of use of resources.
In response to Councilmember Barbanica, Assistant City Attorney Brace stated staff would need to conduct further research with regards to impoundment and reimbursement expenses.
ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
Regular Meeting
June 25, 2024 Page 8 of 13
With the lack of a second, the previous motion died.
On motion by Councilmember Barbanica, seconded by Councilmember Ogorchock the City Council members present unanimously introduced, waived the first reading, and read by title only, the proposed ordinance: Adding Chapter 4 to Title 4 (Public Safety) to the Antioch Municipal Code, which prohibits organizing, advertising, and being a spectator at street racing, sideshows, and reckless driving exhibitions (Attachment A to the Staff Report).
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe declared a recess at 9:14 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:21 P.M. with all Councilmembers present with the exception of Councilmember Torres-Walker who was previously reported as absent.
Councilmember Ogorchock requested staff bring back the following revisions for the ordinance:
adding Chapter 4 to Title 4 (Public Safety) to the Antioch Municipal Code: no release of vehicles involved in sideshows until court date, reimbursement of use of resources and increased fines.
There was no consensus to bring the revisions back to Council for consideration.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Acting Assistant City Manager Helfenberger announced the following civic and community events:
4th of July Celebration Parade and Fireworks Antioch Rivertown – July 4, 2024 Summer Outdoor Movie Nights at Prewett Family Park – July 11, 18, and 25, 2024
Director of Public Safety and Community Resources Johnson on behalf of the Antioch Council of Teens announced the following civic and community events:
Antioch Council of Teens Meeting – Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month at the Antioch Water Park
Teen Swim Night – at Antioch Water Park - July 10, 2024
Andrew Becker suggested the City utilized the billboard located on city property on Delta Fair Blvd. to announce community events.
Alexander Broom announced Contra Costa Community Resource Conservation District Creek Cleanup Event would be held on July 7, 2024
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF BOARD AND COMMISSION OPENINGS
City Clerk Householder announced the following Board and Commission openings.
Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control Board
Economic Development Commission
ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
Regular Meeting
June 25, 2024 Page 9 of 13
For more information and to apply, visit the City’s website.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tachina Garrett, ACCE Antioch, expressed concern that the swimming pool at the Delta Pines Apartments remained closed and requested the City assist the residents in addressing this issue.
Danny expressed concern regarding incidents involving a neighbor who was feeding feral cats in his neighborhood and stated that he had filed a report with APD; however, he had not received a response.
Councilmember Barbanica informed the previous speaker that the police officer he had contacted was no longer an employee and suggested contacting Interim Police Chief Addington for follow up.
Ralph Hernandez expressed concern regarding the removal of a mural on 4th street.
Environmental Resource Coordinator Haas-Wajdowicz announced the City was in the process of updating the Climate Action and Resilience Plan and introduced the Civic Spark Fellow / Project Manager. She announced they were conducting community surveys.
Gavin Payton, NAACP, reported on the California/Hawaii Youth and College Division presentation on homelessness.
An unidentified speaker expressed concern regarding pedestrian fatalities. He discussed the need for bus shelters and dedicated bicycle lanes. He commented that a mural project should have come to Council prior to being removed.
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Barbanica reported on his attendance at the CDBG Standing Committee meeting. He provided a history and the status of the mural project on 4th Street. He also reported on his attendance at Fire Department Station 81 push-in ceremony and the opening of a new fire station in East County.
Councilmember Ogorchock reported on her attendance at Fire Department Station 81 push-in ceremony and the Cal Cities Policy Committee meeting. She requested staff add listoscalifornia.org to a list of City resources.
Councilmember Wilson reported Tri Delta Transit would be meeting on June 26, 2024.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe announced Tri Delta Transit would be meeting on June 26, 2024. He reported on his attendance at the U.S. Conference of Mayors as well as a meeting he attended
ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
Regular Meeting
June 25, 2024 Page 10 of 13
with residents related to issues within the community. He announced minutes of the community meeting had been sent out to Councilmembers.
8. PRESENTATION
Environmental Resource Coordinator Haas-Wajdowicz introduced Morgan Chow / Environmental Program Manager, Annie Merritt / Environmental Scientist, representing Delta Stewardship Council who gave the Delta Adapts: Climate Adaptation Plan for the Sacramento– San Joaquin Delta Presentation.
Laura Kindsvater questioned which park, school and bridges were at risk.
Alexander Broom questioned if impacts to the wells had been considered.
Morgan Chow / Environmental Program Manager and Annie Merritt / Environmental Scientist, responded to inquiries from the speakers and Council.
Councilmember Wilson encouraged the Delta Stewardship Council to reach out to the Delta Diablo Sanitation District.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe thanked the Delta Stewardship Council for the presentation.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 28, 2024
B. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 11, 2024
C. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL WARRANTS
D. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MARCH 2024
E. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR APRIL 2024
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/86 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
G. REJECTION OF CLAIMS: AARON WASHINGTON, DMITRIY SHORNIKOV AND
JUSTINE BOBO
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/87 REQUESTING AND CONSENTING TO THE
CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS AND SETTING SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, STATEWIDE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS – MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS DISTRICT 2 AND DISTRICT 3, CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER
ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
Regular Meeting
June 25, 2024 Page 11 of 13
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/88 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHECK PROCESSORS INC. FOR LOCKBOX SERVICES
J. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/89 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT WITH CRUSADER FENCE COMPANY FOR THE ANTIOCH WATER PARK PERIMETER FENCE REPAIR (P.W. 567-11)
K. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/90 AWARD OF AN AGREEMENT TO A&A PAVING CO., INC.
FOR THE ASPHALT OVERLAY OF DEERFIELD CORRIDOR, LARKSPUR,
LEXINGTON, AND ALMONDRIDGE TRAILS
L. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/91 APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER WITH BADGER METER, INC. FOR WATER METERS AND REPAIR PARTS
M. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/92 APPROVING THE NOTICE OF RELEASE OF
AGREEMENT REGARDING DEFERRED DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AND
FILE SAID NOTICE OF RELEASE FOR THE AMCAL FAMILY/SENIOR APARTMENTS PROJECT (P.W. 371-RA-57)
N. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/93 ACCEPTING COMPLETED IMPROVEMENTS,
AUTHORIZING FILING NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF BONDS FOR PARK RIDGE UNITS 6 AND 7 SUBDIVISION, TRACT NO. 9563 & 9564, DAVIDON HOMES (P.W. 674-6 & 674-7)
O. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/94 CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR THE CALIFORNIA VIOLENCE INTERVENTION & PREVENTION (“CALVIP”) PROGRAM OUTREACH, PROGRAM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION WITH ONE DAY AT A TIME (“ODAT”)
WITH FISCAL SPONSOR COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
P. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/95 AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS FOR THE
SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE OF HANDHELD TWO-WAY RADIOS FOR EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS AND THE APPROVAL OF A SUBSCRIBER SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR RELATED WIRELESS RADIO SERVICES FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $995,229.18
Councilmember Ogorchock initially made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, which was seconded by Councilmember Wilson; however, upon discovering that a speaker wished to make a public comment on Item L, the motion died.
Item L – Ralph Hernandez suggested the City offer residents the opportunity to purchase their water meters or pay for the actual cost of replacement.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the City Council members present unanimously approved the Council Consent Calendar.
ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
Regular Meeting
June 25, 2024 Page 12 of 13
PUBLIC HEARING / CITY OF ANTIOCH COUNCIL MEMBERS ACTING AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE ANTIOCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY – Continued
11. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE PROPOSED FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2024-2029 (P.W. 150-24)
Acting Director of Public Works/City Engineer Buenting presented the staff report dated June 24, 2024, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution: 1) Approving and adopting the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2024-2029; and 2) Authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to carry over and re-appropriate all remaining Fiscal Year 2023/24 Capital Improvement Program budgets to the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating Budget.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe opened and closed the public hearing with no members of the public requesting to speak.
Councilmember Ogorchock requested the I Street Improvements go back to the Amtrak Improvements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024/96
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously adopted a resolution: 1) Approving and adopting the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2024-2029; and 2) Authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to carry over and re-appropriate all remaining Fiscal Year 2023/24 Capital Improvement Program budgets to the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating Budget.
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA
13. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED DISCUSSION ITEM: DISCUSSION REGARDING
CLOSURE OF THE ANTIOCH AMTRAK STATION
Tachina Garrett and Eddie Gums, ACCE Antioch. spoke in support of keeping the Antioch Amtrak Station open.
Councilmember Ogorchock stated she had requested this item to come forward for Council consideration after discussing the matter with community members. She requested staff bring forward a resolution for the next meeting regarding the need for the station to remain in Antioch.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe stated it was important the resolution included language that the City Council was never asked their opinion on decommissioning of the station.
Council consensus directed staff to bring back a resolution in support of keeping the Amtrak Station open.
PUBLIC COMMENT – None
ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING SUCCESSOR
Regular Meeting
June 25, 2024 Page 13 of 13
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Acting City Manager Reed announced that the July 9, 2024, City Council meeting was not scheduled due to summer break and the next regularly scheduled meeting would be held on July 23, 2024.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Ogorchock requested the following items be agendized for Council consideration:
Update on emergency alert system
Senior Ad Hoc Committee
Mural and Utility box maintenance and the city’s responsibilities
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously adjourned the meeting at 10:27 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk