CITY COUNCIL MEETING
INCLUDING THE ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
ACTING AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR
TO THE ANTIOCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting October 8, 2024
7:00 P.M. Council Chambers
6:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe called the Closed Session to order at 6:00 P.M., and Acting City Clerk Rosales called the roll.
Present: Council Members District 1 Torres -Walker, District 3 Ogorchock, Mayor Pro Tem (District 4) Wilson and Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe
Absent: Council Member District 2 Barbanica
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: Garner vs. City of Antioch, et al., Superior Court of California, Contra Costa County (Case No. C23-01669).
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION , Initiation of litigation pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): One Case.
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIAT IONS – pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.8; Property: East 18th Street and Wilson Street (APN 051-400-027), Antioch, CA; Negotiating Parties: City of Antioch Negotiators: Bessie M.
Scott, City Manager and Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney ; Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Negotiator: Aaron J. McAlister, Deputy Fire Chief; Under Negotiation:
Price and terms of payment.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe adjourned to Closed Session at 6:02 P.M.
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M., and City Clerk Householder called the roll.
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Present: Council/Agency Members District 1 Torres -Walker, District 3 Ogorchock, Mayor Pro Tem (District 4) Wilson and Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe
Absent: Council/Agency Member District 2 Barbanica
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITY ATTORNEY TO REPORT OUT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Smith reported the City Council had been in Closed Session and gave the following report: #1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION, City Council approved a settlement in the amount of $20,000, by a 4 -0 vote with Councilmember Barbanica absent, #2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, direction given to City Attorney ; and, #3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIAT IONS, direction given to City Manager and City Attorney.
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA – Continued from September 24, 2024, Council Meeting
1. AMENDMENT OF EMPLOYEE REFERRAL AND RECRUITMENT SIGNING BONUS
AND INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR PEACE OFFICERS, ADDITION OF INCENTIVE
PROGRAM FOR DISPATCHERS
Captain Vigil presented the staff report dated October 8, 2024 recommending the City Council adopt the resolution: 1) Authorizing the City Manager or designee to continue the employee referral and recruitment signing bonus and incentive program for qualified lateral and entry-level (academy graduate and recruit) Peace Officers; 2) Introducing a $10,000 signing bonus for newly hired Police Dispatchers to be paid in two increments: $5,000 upon successful completion of the Dispatch Training Program and $5,000 upon successf ul completion of two (2) years of employment with the City of Antioch Police Department Dispatch Center; and 3) Authorizing the necessary budget through June 30, 2025, of up to $350,000.
Councilmembers Ogorchock and Wilson stated they supported the adoption of this resolution and supported extending the program to all employees.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024/136
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously adopted the resolution: 1) Authorizing the City Manager or designee to continue the employee referral and recruitment signing bonus and incentive program for qualified lateral and entry-level (academy graduate and recruit) Peace Officers; 2) Introducing a $10,000 signing bonus for newly hired Police Dispatchers to be paid in two increments: $5,000 upon successful completion of the Dispatch Tra ining Program and $5,000 upon successful completion of two (2) years of employment with the City of Antioch Police Department Dispatch Center; and 3) Authorizing the necessary budget through June 30, 2025, of up to $350,000.
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2. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED DISCUSSION ITEM – DISCUSSION ON REVISIONS TO
OVERNIGHT/CAMPING ORDINANCE
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe requested the ordinance come back to Council for consideration of expanding it to include restricting overnight camping on city trails and waterways.
Councilmember Torres -Walker supported postponing this item so the community could participate in the discussion. She gave an overview of the efforts of communities within Contra Costa County who provided shelter and services for the unhoused. She noted it was important for leadership within the City to be committed to bringing in encampment resolution funds.
Councilmember Ogorchock suggested the ordinance include private schools.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe supported postponing this item so the community could participate in the discussion and commented that he would reach out to the homeless advocates to inform them that this item would be on the agenda.
Councilmember Torres -Walker requested Council discuss the expenditure of the state’s Encampment Resolution Funds awarded to the City.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe recognized that Antioch had recently built the infrastructure to support homeless services, and they had also recently hired a City Manager who was competent in housing and homelessness, which would help in seeking additional funding.
On motion by Councilmember Torres-Walker, seconded by Councilmember Ogorchock the City Council members present postponed Agenda Item #2.
3. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED DISCUSSION ITEM – DISCUSSION ON ADOPTING
COMMUNITY POLICING RESOLUTION
Councilmember Torres-Walker stated she brought this item forward at the request of a resident.
She noted Interim Police Chief Addington and Acting City Manager Reed had also supported advancing this item to Council.
Erika Raulston spoke in support of Council adopting a community policing resolution and offered suggestions for items to be included.
Councilmember Wilson thank ed Councilmember Torres -Walker for bringing this item forward and spoke in support of adopting a community policing resolution.
Council consensus directed staff to bring this item back at a later date.
4. APPROVAL OF THE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANTIOCH
AND THE MANAGEMENT UNIT AND SALARY INCREASES FOR CERTAIN
CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT UNIT
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Director of Human Resources Cortez presented the staff report dated October 8, 2024 recommending the City Council adopt a resolution: 1) Approving the Side Letter Agreement between the City of Antioch and the Management Unit; 2) Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Side Letter Agreement between the City of Antioch and the Management Unit; 3) Authorizing the amendment to the Master Salary Schedule to certain classifications in the Management Unit; and 4) Authorizing the City Manager or des ignee to make any necessary adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget to implement the provisions of the Side Letter Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024/137
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously adopted the resolution 1) Approving the Side Letter Agreement between the City of Antioch and the Management Unit; 2) Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Side Letter Agreement between the City of Antioch and the Management Unit; 3) Authorizing the amendment to the Master Salary Schedule to certain classifications in the Management Unit; and 4) Authorizing the City Manager or designee to make any necessary adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget to implement the provisions of the Side Letter Agreement.
5. PROCLAMATIONS
• National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October 2024 • Filipino American History Month, October 2024
• National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 2024
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously approved the Proclamations.
Representatives from STAND! For Families Free of Violence accepted the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation.
Mayor Hernandez -Thorpe announced he would be presenting the Filipino American History Month and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month proclamations at events later this month.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe and a member of the Antioch Council of Teens (ACT) announced the following civic and community events:
➢ 5th Annual Falloween and Trunk-o-Treat – October 19, 2024, at Antioch Water Park ➢ 36th Annual Kids Fishing Derby – October 12, 2024, at Waldie Plaza & Public Fishing Pier
An announcement of a civic and community event submitted in writing was entered into the record from the following individual: Dani Lanis / Advocacy Manager Bike East Bay.
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7. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF BOARD AND COMMISSION OPENINGS
City Clerk Householder announced the following Board and Commission openings.
➢ Contra Costa County Mosquito & Vector Control Board
➢ Planning Commission
➢ Antioch Police Oversight Commission
For more information and to apply, visit the City’s website.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayra Cristal Rojas expressed concern regarding insufficient lighting and public safety matters in her neighborhood. She requested traffic calming and improved lighting for the area.
Leslie May expressed concern regarding an interaction she and her granddaughter had with a candidate running for public office. She also discussed comments made about her on social media.
Erika Raulston expressed concern regarding comments made in election advertisements.
Nicole Arrington discussed the recent Georgia Pacific strike and encouraged the community to support the workers. She spoke in support of keeping the Antioch Amtrak station open.
Kimberly Kidd -Bailey announced that the person responsible for a family member ’s bicycle fatality was arrested and would be arraigned at 8:30 A.M. on October 24, 2024, at Pittsburg Court.
She expressed concern for comments made about elected officials on social media.
Greg D. discussed the mental and physical impacts the Desalination Plant Project had on the community.
Eddie Gums, Tachina Garrett and Melvin Willis, ACCE Antioch spoke in support of keeping the Antioch Amtrak station open and thanked Mayor Hernandez -Thorpe for attending the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority meeting.
Krystle Law Brooks, Genesis Church, offered to assist the City in coordinating Stop the Violence events for youth in the community. She requested a 4 -way stop sign and improved lighting be installed at 6th and G Street. She offered suggestions for sheltering the homeless.
Damon Owens, Genesis Church Antioch, welcomed City Manager Scott. He spoke on gun violence and public safety in Antioch. He invited Council to participate in a Unity Walk on October 11, 2024, beginning at Genesis Church.
Devin Williams expressed concern regarding comments made on social media about candidates running for office.
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Patricia Granados discussed the accomplishments of the City Council . She suggested separating the coroner’s office from the Sheriff’s office. She invited the community to participate in East County Voices. She expressed concern regarding comments made on social media about candidates running for office.
Gavin Payton, NAACP Youth Council discussed the Champions for Youth Banquet and encouraged the community to support Antioch’s youth.
Ralph Hernandez, Antioch resident, stated that he had condemned officers involved in the text message scandal; however, that did not reflect a great percentage of officers in Antioch who had conducted themselves professionally. He endorsed a candidate running for District 2 in Antioch.
Mike discussed criminal activity occurring in the Sycamore Square Shopping Center.
An unidentified speaker discussed housing opportunities in other jurisdictions as well as potential transitional housing opportunities in Antioch.
Edgar Martinez encouraged the City to work with a resident on housing solutions for Antioch.
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER OGORCHOCK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WILSON, THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT UNANIMOUSLY SUSPENDED THE RULES AND MOVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR for City /City Council Members acting as Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency
A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
B. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
C. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL WARRANTS
D. APPROVAL OF HOUSING SUCCESSOR WARRANTS
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/138 EXPANSION OF SHOTSPOTTER TECHNOLOGY
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/139 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT AND INCREASING THE AGREEMENT AMOUNT BY $2.1 MILLION WITH FELTON INSTITUTE FOR THE CITY OF ANTIOCH’S ANGELO QUINTO
COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM PROGRAM (AQCRT)
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/ 140 PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HAWK SIGNALS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS PROJECT (P.W. 282-25)
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H. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/ 141 CONSIDERATION OF A $35,655 INCREASE IN THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR PARK FACILITY UPGRADES AND AN
AGREEMENT FOR THE JACOBSEN PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT FOR $336,949.34
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/142 THIRD AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $455,604 TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CDM SMITH, INC. FOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATED TO THE BRACKISH WATER DESALINATION PROJECT (P.W. 694)
J. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/ 143 SECOND AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,200
TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HB CONSULTING GROUP, INC. FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATED TO THE BRACKISH WATER DESALINATION PROJECT (P.W. 694)
K. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/ 144 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR THE MARCHETTI PARK RENOVATIONS FOR AN AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,577,200 (P.W. 184-P8)
L. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/145 SEVENTH AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $124,000 TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC.
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION FOR THE BRACKISH WATER DESALINATION PROJECT (P.W. 694)
Public comment submitted in writing for Consent Calendar Items I and J, was entered into the record from the following individual: Eric Christen / Executive Director / Coalition for Fair Employment in Construction.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the City Council members present unanimously approved the Council Consent Calendar with the exception of Items E and F, which were removed for further discussion.
ITEM E – Councilmember Torres-Walker explained that these funds were from a federal grant and could only be utilized for this purpose. She reported that a resident had alerted her to a new all-inclusive technology that could be lower in cost, and she had requested the Antioch Police Department (APD) look into that program.
Edgar Martinez suggested staff provide the public with data for Shot Spotter Technology and offered information to Council on the effectiveness of the technology in other jurisdictions.
Councilmember Torres-Walker explained that Shot Spotter did not prevent violence; however, it showed the City where the challenges were located so they could strategically deploy resources to those communities to prevent gun related violence.
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Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe added that the City had conducted a comprehensive study on areas that experienced gun violence and part of that effort was to determine where to locate Shot Spotter. He noted this grant would provide more coverage, support law enforcement , create stronger evidence and help the City collect data utilized by the APD.
On motion by Councilmember Torres-Walker, seconded by Councilmember Ogorchock the City Council members present unanimously approved Item E.
ITEM F – In response to Councilmember Ogorchock, Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe confirmed that this item was discussed in the budget process.
Robert Collins, Devin Williams, Krystle Law Brooks, Patricia Granados and Leslie May spoke in support of Council adopting the resolution increasing the agreement amount for Felton Institute.
An unidentified individual requested the City provide data to support the increase in funding for the AQCRT.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe explained that this item was placed on the Consent Calendar based on data provided by the Department of Public Safety and Community Resources and Felton Institute.
Councilmember Torres-Walker thanked everyone for their comments and discussed the positive impact the AQCRT had on Antioch. She explained that the increase in calls for service was attributed to residents becoming aware of the program.
On motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Ogorchock the City Council members present unanimously approved Item F.
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Torres -Walker thank ed community members who had advocated for tenant protections. She reported on her attendance at the Cannabis Standing Committee Meeting and a meeting she had with staff to discuss future efforts to address violence in Antioch. She announced that she had recently worked with Genesis Church and other community members on a training related to risk factors associated with gun violence. She encouraged the community to attend a Unity Walk at 10:30 A.M. on October 11, 2024, at Genesis Church and requested that those campaigning refrain from doing so at that event.
Councilmember Ogorchock announced Brighter Beginnings was offering free dental services downtown on November 1, 2024, and Contra Costa County Mosquito and Vector Control had reported there had been an increase in a mosquito species in Antioch. She requested Opportunity Junction provide Council with a presentation on their Social Equity Program.
Councilmember Wilson reported on her attendance at the C annabis Standing Committee meeting and announced Delta Diablo would be meeting on October 9, 2024.
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MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe announced Tri Delta would be meeting later this month and reported on a meeting he attended with ODAT to address gun violence reduction efforts. In response to public comments, he explained the city’s speed bump application program. He also reported on his attendance at the Joint Powers Authority to discuss the Amtrak station and noted he would be reporting out to Council in the future. He explained that the Executive Inn project had reduced calls for service in the area and spoke about the value of investing in the community.
Councilmember Torres-Walker acknowledged members of Reimagine Antioch and the Antioch Police Oversight Commission who had offered resources and services to residents in the Sycamore Square Shopping Center area.
An u nidentified speaker repeated a prior request for the City to provide regularly scheduled meetings of the Cannabis Standing Committee to encourage public involvement. He also discussed potential funding sources to revitalize blighted areas of Antioch.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe requested the resolution forming the Cannabis Standing Committee be brought back to Council.
Following discussion, Council requested staff bring back all the Standing Committees to review their status.
PUBLIC HEARING
9. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 -5.3843 OF THE ANTIOCH
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING RESTRICTIONS ON THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF TOBACCO AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA RETAILERS (LA2024-0001).
Councilmember Ogorchock suggested this agenda item be postponed since Councilmember Barbanica had requested it and he was not in attendance this evening.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe stated that Council could move forward with the Public Hearing since there were members of the public who wished to speak on the item and suggested action could be taken by Council at a later date.
Planning Manager Merideth presented the staff report dated October 8, 2024, and stated that the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council introduce by title only and waive the further reading of the ordinance to adopt text amendments to Section 9-5.3843 of Article 38 (Land Use Regulations) of Chapter 5 (Zoning) of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Antioch Municipal Code Relating to Tobacco and Paraphernalia Retailers.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe stepped away from the dais, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson opened the public hearing.
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Ralph Hernandez and Nisha Toor, Black Diamond Market spoke in favor of the City Council amending the ordinance.
An unidentified speaker proposed working with small retailers to develop a compliance accountability component.
Public comment submitted in writing was entered into the record from the following individual:
Navdeep Kamboj / Antioch Smoke Shop.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ogorchock to postpone Agenda Item #9. Following discussion, she withdrew her motion.
Councilmembers Ogorchock and Torres-Walker spoke in support of the City Council amending the ordinance to allow for the sale or transfer of tobacco businesses.
Councilmember Wilson supported postponing this item until Councilmember Barbanica was present to vote on the agenda item.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe gave a history of Ordinance 2124 -C-S. He stated that he did not support tobacco products; however, he felt these businesses should not be penalized so he supported amending the ordinance to allow for the sale or transfer of tobacco businesses.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Torres-Walker the City Council introduced by title only and waive d the further reading of the ordinance to adopt text amendments to Section 9-5.3843 of Article 38 (Land Use Regulations) of Chapter 5 (Zoning) of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Antioch Municipal Code Relating to Tobacco and Paraphernalia Retailers. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Ogorchock, Hernandez-Thorpe Abstain: Wilson Absent: Barbanica
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA
10. VIOLENCE REDUCTION INITIATIVE THAT INCLUDES A BUDGET ALLOCATION OF UP TO $500,000
Captain Vigil presented the staff report dated October 8, 2024 recommending the City Council adopt the resolution: 1) Authorizing the payment of double -time for Antioch Police Officer’s Association Members for working extra shifts in designated areas of the City to reduce violence as directed by the Chief of Police or his/her desi gnee; 2) Authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreements, approved as to form by the City Attorney's Office, to pay regional municipalities $200 per hour to send officers to work shifts i n designated areas to reduce violence; and 3) Allocating up to $500,000 to fund this violence reduction initiative.
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Shantell & Damon Owens, Genesis Church, Leslie May, Devin Williams and an unidentified speaker expressed concern for potentially overworking APD Officers and supported seeking the support of other agencies . Some speakers suggested allocating funds to community lead responses.
Krystle Law Brooks urged the City not to seek outside assistance from CHP and expressed concern about potentially overworking APD officers.
Devin Williams questioned how these funds would lower crime in the community.
An unidentified speaker suggested the City address t he communities’ needs for affordable housing.
An unidentified speaker requested the Council invest in psychological needs within the APD.
Councilmember Torres -Walker stated she did not support double-time for APD officers; however, she supported supplementing them with outside resources.
In response to Councilmember Wilson , Captain Vigil explained that he proposed a balanced approach so they could determine which outside agencies were interested and then overlay that with existing staffing. He noted double-time was a way to incentivize officers to give up a day off.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe reported one outside agency had expressed interest and another one was being considered.
Captain Vigil explained that those interested in overtime would be vetted by the Watch Commander and Captain and scheduled appropriately. He noted overtime was built into the existing schedule and confirmed that the City needed to offer overtime to APD officers prior to offering it to an outside agency. He noted the $500k would be allocated as it was used.
Mayor Hernandez -Thorpe explained the primary purpose of this item was to seek outside agencies for additional support. He noted the APD overtime incentive request was for designated areas.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ogorchock to adopt the resolution.
Following discussion, Councilmember Ogorchock withdrew her motion and Council consensus supported entering into agreements with regional municipalities and allocating up to $500k to fund the violence reduction initiative. They also directed City Manager Scott to work with staff to set parameters for authorizing double-time to APD officers for the same purpose.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024/146
On motion by Councilmember Wilson , seconded by Councilmember Torres -Walker the City Council members present adopted an amended resolution: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to
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enter into agreements, approved as to form by the City Attorney's Office, to pay regional municipalities up to $200 per hour to send officers to work shifts in designated areas to reduce violence; and 2) Allocating up to $500,000 to fund this violence reduction initiative.
PUBLIC COMMENT – None
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Attorney Smith welcomed City Manager Scott to the City of Antioch.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Torres -Walker request ed staff agendize a discussion on community programming opportunities in the area of the Sycamore Square Shopping Center and the vacant parcel across the street. She discussed public safety through environmental design and encouraged residents to be involved in efforts to reduce and prevent violence. She suggested utilizing resources invested in political campaigns for violence prevention efforts.
Councilmember Ogorchock requested staff agendize a discussion on a citywide retention bonus program and guidelines for the use of the City Council Community Events Funds.
Councilmember Wilson reiterated a previous request for a status update of the Sister City program.
Devin Williams suggested Council agendize a discussion on maintenance at the Deer Valley Plaza.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously adjourned the meeting at 10:52 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk