CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting November 26, 2024
7:00 P.M. Council Chambers
6:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hernandez -Thorpe called the Closed Session to order at 6:0 1 P.M., and City Clerk Householder 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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(b): One Case.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION – pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9: Kathryn Wade v. City of Antioch, United States District Court Northern District of California, (Case No. 4:23-cv-01130-DMR).
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION – pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1): Antioch Police Officers Association v. City of Antioch, Superior Court of the State of California, Contra Costa County, Case No. N23-1629.
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 7:0 4 P.M., and City Clerk Householder 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
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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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION , no reportable action, #2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION, City Council approved a settlement in the amount of $349,000 by a 4 -0 vote with Councilmember Barbanica absent; and, #3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION, no reportable action.
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA – Continued from October 22, 2024, Council Meeting
1. RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY REPORT NO. 2405, “CHALLENGES FACING THE CITY OF ANTIOCH” ADDENDUM
City Manager Scott presented the staff report dated November 26, 2024 recommending the City Council adopt the resolution: 1) Approving an addendum to specific Findings and Recommendations identified in the Grand Jury Noncompliance letters dated October 3, 2024 in response to the Findings and Recommendations resulting from the 2023 -2024 Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury report of June 12, 2024 entitled: “Challenges Facing the City of Antioch” Addendum; and 2) Authorizing the Mayor to sign and submit it to the Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury.
Following discussion, Council consensus provided the following direction with regards to responses to Grand Jury Report Findings 6 and 13 and Recommendations 1 through 5:
Finding 6 –
➢ Report that the City Council authorized a s ettlement in the case regarding the employment matter referenced and no fault was admitted by the City ➢ Provide disclosable records demonstrating the timeline and fact pattern for the termination of the employment matter referenced
➢ Include that the City Council abide d by the non -interference provision in the Antioch Municipal Code
Finding 13 –
➢ Provide a historical timeline of the City’s vacancy rates ➢ Report on hiring a permanent City Manager and processes being developed for staff assessments
➢ Include that the former Director of Community Development elected not to hire Code Enforcement Officers authorized by the City Council
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➢ Include that the City Manager requested certain positions be posted on the City’s website because staff had elected not to advertise those positions ➢ State that the City Council was not included in decisions regarding positions that were hired and the timelines for recruitments
➢ Include that the City Council approved an incentive program for Antioch Police Department
➢ Include that the City Council did their due diligence to ensure the City was hiring staff ➢ Include that the City Council was aware that government created positions they had no intention of filling
➢ Include that the City had a reserve of $84M because of salary savings ➢ Include that the City Council addressed compaction issues in Public Works to deal with retention and recruitment issues
➢ Report that a General Plan Update ha d not been conducted in years and the City was unsure of what staffing was needed
Recommendation 1 –
➢ Provide a detailed summary of the process for hiring the new City Manager.
Recommendation 2 –
➢ Include that the City Council abided by the non -interference provision in the Antioch Municipal Code
Recommendation 3 –
➢ Provide information on staff assessment , timeline and operational assessment being conducted by the City Manager and Human Resources
Recommendation 4 –
➢ Provide information and timeline for the staff assessment and operational assessment being conducted by the City Manager and Human Resources
Recommendation 5 –
➢ Report that the City would conduct training sessions on the Brown Act requirements and Public Records Act for relevant staff, Boards and Commissions
2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY EMPLOYEES, PROMOTIONS AND RETIREMENTS
City Clerk Householder introduced Vincent Manuel , Administrative Analyst I who stated he looked forward to working in Antioch.
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Interim Police Chief Addington introduced John Miller, Police Captain , Joe C handler, Police Corporal, Cameron Mbanugo and Michael Drace, Police Officers who thanked the City for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Antioch.
Interim Police Chief Addington administered the Oath of Honor to the new police department employees.
Deputy Public Works Director Zepeda introduced Andrew Pearce, Water Distribution Operator I, Adan Dorado, General Laborer, Cesar Martinez, General Laborer, Julian Padilla, Water Distribution Operator I, Tyler Dingle, Water Distribution Operator I and Roman Ambriz, General Laborer who thanked the City for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Antioch.
Director of Parks and Recreation Helfenberger introduced Jaylyn Valenzuela , Recreation Supervisor and Victoria Alvarado, Recreation Programs Coordinator who stated they were grateful for the opportunity to work in Antioch.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe thanked the new employees for joining the City of Antioch.
3. PROCLAMATION
• In Honor of Senior Pastor Harmon Roberts
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously approved the Proclamation.
Senior Pastor Harmon Roberts accepted the proclamation and thanked the City Council for the recognition.
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES -WALKER, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT UNANIMOUSLY SUSPENDED THE RULES AND MOVED COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS #9, 10 and 11 TO BE HEARD FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM #5.
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Director of Parks and Recreation Helfenberger announced the following civic and community event:
➢ Holiday Delites Celebration – December 7, 2024, in Waldie Plaza
Director of Public Safety and Community Resources Johnson introduced a representative from the Antioch Council of Teens ( ACT) who reported on the success of their Coat Drive and announced the following civic and community events:
➢ Lunch Celebration at Antioch Middle School at 12:00 P.M. on December 21, 2024 ➢ Food Drive - donation bins located at City Hall and the Antioch Community Center
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Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe announced he would be hosting a Key to the City event on December 9, 2024.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF BOARD AND COMMISSION OPENINGS
City Clerk Householder announced the following Board and Commission openings.
➢ Contra Costa County Mosquito and Vector Control Board ➢ Antioch Police Oversight Commission
For more information and to apply, visit the City’s website.
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA
9. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENT FOR ONE COMMISSION MEMBER PARTIAL-TERM VACANCY, EXPIRING MARCH 2028
City Clerk Householder announced Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe’s nomination of Alexander Broom to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the partial-term vacancy, expiring March 2028 and she read his biography.
Councilmember Ogorchock announced she would not vote to approve the Board and Commission appointments since she felt the newly elected Council should appoint these positions. She clarified that this decision was not a reflection on who was being appointed.
Councilmember Torres-Walker thanked Mr. Broom for applying and bringing his knowledge to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024/164
On motion by Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council adopted a resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment of Alexander Broom to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the partial -term vacancy, expiring March 2028. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Hernandez-Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock Absent: Barbanica
Mr. Broom stated he was honored to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
10. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT FOR TWO FULL -TERM VACANCIES, 4 - YEAR TERMS, EXPIRING OCTOBER 2028
City Clerk Householder announced Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe’s nomination of Kevin Riley to the Planning Commission for one full-term vacancy, 4 -year term, expiring October 2028 and she read his biography.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024/165
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On motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Torres -Walker the City Council adopted a resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment of Kevin Riley to the Planning Commission for one full-term vacancy, 4-year term, expiring October 2028. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Hernandez-Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock Absent: Barbanica
Mr. Riley thanked the City Council for reappointing him to the Planning Commission.
City Clerk Householder announced Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe’s nomination of Jennifer Perez to the Planning Commission for one full-term vacancy, 4-year term, expiring October 2028 and she read her biography.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024/166
On motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Torres -Walker the City Council adopted a resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment of Jennifer Perez to the Planning Commission for the one full-term vacancy, 4 -year term, expiring October 2028. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Hernandez-Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock Absent: Barbanica
11. ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION APPOINTMENT FOR TWO FULL - TERM VACANCIES, THREE-YEAR TERMS, EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2027
City Clerk Householder announced Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe’s nomination of Devin Williams to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission for one full -term vacancy, 3-year term, expiring October 2027 and she read his biography.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024/167
On motion by Councilmember Torres -Walker, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council adopted a resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment of Devin Williams to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission for one full-term vacancy, 3-year term, expiring November 2027. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Hernandez-Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock Absent: Barbanica
Mr. Williams thanked the City Council for reappoint ing him to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission.
City Clerk Householder announced Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe’s nomination of Alicia Lacey-Oha to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission for one full -term vacancy, 3-year term, expiring October 2027 and she read her biography.
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Councilmember Torres-Walker thanked the Antioch Police Oversight Commission for their work on the Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024/168
On motion by Councilmember Torres -Walker, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council adopted a resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment of Alicia Lacey -Oha to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission for one full-term vacancy, 3-year term, expiring November 2027. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Hernandez-Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock Absent: Barbanica
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe reported there was another applicant for the Antioch Police Oversight Commission, and he had asked the Clerk’s office to move that application to the next round of appointments.
Ms. Lacey-Oha thanked the City Council for reappoint ing her to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe clarified that these nominations and appointments moved forward for consideration through the City Council’s normal process.
City Clerk Householder administered the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Commissioners.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kimberly Ahumada, Executive Director and Martha Goralka representing Delta Learning Center thanked the City Council and staff who facilitated their purchase of the land from the City for their facility.
Sergio Barajas, Nor Cal Carpenters Local 152, discussed the values their union represented.
Kimberly Kidd-Bailey requested an update on shot spotter and side show s. She reported the traffic light was out at Prewett Ranch Dr. and Hillcrest Ave. She reiterated a previous request for details on the intake process for Opportunity Village.
Gavin Payton , NAACP Youth Council, thanked everyone who attended their banquet and supported the Youth Council. He announced their Council received the Unit of the Year Activist Award from the NAACP California/Hawaiian State Conference. He stated they would continue their activist work in the community.
Patricia Granados, Monument Impact, requested the City bring back the zoom option for Council meetings and discussed her efforts to continue to advocate for tenants’ rights.
Kathryn Wade discussed her claims against the Antioch Police Department.
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Nancy expressed concern for the lack of homeless shelters and services in Antioch.
An unidentified speaker discussed Homekey Plus funding opportunities to assist Veterans and individuals with behavioral health issues.
Public comment submitted in writing was entered into the record from the following individual:
Lemuel del Castillo
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS – None
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Hernandez -Thorpe announced the passing of former Black Diamond Middle School Principal Phyllis James and led a moment of silence.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 12, 2024
B. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL WARRANTS
C. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JULY 2024
D. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR AUGUST 2024
E. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2024
F. REJECTION OF CLAIM: ESTATE OF GABRIEL GASPAR AND JAMI BRUNO
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/169 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH VERSATERM TO PROVIDE CUSTOMER SERVICE
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $99,957.78
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/1 70 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR THE CONCRETE
PATHWAY REPAIRS AND AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT TO SANDSTONE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $177,760 (P.W. 394-18)
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/1 71 MARCHETTI PARK PLAYGROUND COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $324,383.40
J. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/1 72 APPROVING CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN (CARP) 2025 UPDATE
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K. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/1 73 APPROVAL OF A BUDGET REALLOCATION OF $75,000 FOR A CITY FUNDED COORDINATED OUTREACH REFERRAL ENGAGEMENT (C.O.R.E.) TEAM
L. RESOLUTION NO. 2024/174 APPROVAL OF CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH BOB HALL & ASSOCIATES FOR THE POLICE CHIEF RECRUITMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,000
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 J and K, which were removed for further discussion.
Item J – An unidentified speaker stated he felt the Climate Action and Resilience Plan lacked key details on financial opportunities and suggested zoning changes near the BART station.
An unidentified speaker congratulated staff on the Climate Action and Resilience Plan and encouraged everyone to review the update.
Councilmember Ogorchock expressed concern that the State was taking away local control and supported pushing back on some of the state mandates.
On motion by Councilmember Wilson , seconded by Councilmember Torres -Walker the City Council approved Item J. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Hernandez-Thorpe Noes: Ogorchock Absent: Barbanica
Item K – In response to inquiries from Council, Director of Public Safety and Community Resources Johnson and Jenny Robbins, Contra Costa County Health Housing and Homeless Services explained funding for the CORE team and the number of contacts and services provided in Antioch for FY 23/24.
Councilmember Torres-Walker stated the County was collecting the bulk of property taxes and they had not provid ed adequate services through the CORE team. She supported moving forward with this item while working on building a relationship with the County.
Leslie May expressed concern for the lack of response from the CORE team and shelter availability. She suggested allocating these funds to the Angelo Quinto Crisis Response Team (AQCRT).
Mayra suggested using vacant buildings for shelters and supported Antioch developing their own CORE team.
Mayor Hernandez -Thorpe encouraged residents to reach out to the Board of Supervisors regarding the lack of infrastructure in East County.
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An unidentified speaker supported reallocating these funds toward other unhoused residents’ services.
An unidentified speaker expressed concern for the lack of services provided by the CORE team and suggested reallocating the funds toward homeless shelters and services.
An u nidentified speaker suggested the City consider exercising imminent domain for vacant houses and utilizing them for transitional housing. She also suggested hiring Antioch residents for their CORE team.
An unidentified speaker supported advocating with the Board of Supervisors for additional services. She also spoke in support of Antioch providing life coaches for participants in Opportunity Village and seeking additional funding opportunities for the program.
An unidentified speaker expressed concern that the CORE Team was not present this evening to make a presentation of their program needs.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe explained that the grant was written with this program identified and this item satisfied those requirements.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously approved Item K.
PUBLIC HEARING
7. TENTATIVE MAP APPROVAL PROCEDURE ORDINANCE (LA2024-0002)
Planning Manager Merideth introduced Associate Planner Tinclair who presented the staff report dated November 26, 2024 recommending the City Council introduce by title only and waive the further reading of the ordinance to adopt text amendments to Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 1 (Title, Purpose, Scope, and Advisory Agency) and Article 3 (Tentative Maps) of the Antioch Municipal Code to allow the Antioch Planning Commission to approve Tentative Maps.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe opened the public hearing.
An unidentified speaker expressed concern about the lack of affordable housing units in Antioch and urged staff to bring an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance forward prior to any streamlined ministerial approval processes for housing.
An unidentified speaker requested Council delay consideration of this item and prioritize an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
An unidentified speaker suggested delaying consideration of this item and focusing on affordable housing opportunities.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe closed the public hearing.
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In response to Councilmember Wilson, Planning Manager Merideth provided Council with a timeline for the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
Following discussion, Council consensus did not support transferring their decision -making authority to a non-elected body.
On motion by Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe, seconded by Councilmember Torres-Walker the City Council members present unanimously denied the proposed ordinance change.
8. HOUSING-RELATED ZONING CODE UPDATES ORDINANCE (LA2024-0003)
Associate Planner Tinclair presented the staff report dated November 2 6, 2024 recommending the City Council introduce by title only and waive the further reading of the ordinance to adopt text amendments to Title 9, Chapter 5, Articles 2 (Definitions) and 38 (Land Use Regulations) of the Antioch Municipal Code, to reflect updated requirements fo r emergency shelters, major transit stops, supportive housing, transitional housing, employee housing, and replacement units required as part of development projects.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe opened the public hearing.
An unidentified speaker questioned if this update applied to the Amtrak Station.
An unidentified speaker supported the ordinance and encouraged the City to be proactive in providing emergency shelter housing in Antioch.
An unidentified speaker spoke in support of the ordinance. He suggested exercising imminent domain on vacant school district property to build an urban farm and provide housing for at risk or unhoused youth.
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe closed the public hearing.
Associate Planner Tinclair responding to public comment clarified that BART and Amtrak were the only major transit stops in Antioch.
On motion by Councilmember Torres-Walker, seconded by Councilmember Ogorchock the City Council members present unanimously introduced by title only and waived the further reading of the ordinance to adopt text amendments to Title 9, Chapter 5, Articles 2 (Definitions) and 38 (Land Use Regulations) of the Antioch Municipal Code, to reflect updated requirements for emergency sh elters, major transit stops, supportive housing, transitional housing, employee housing, and replacement units required as part of development projects.
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA – Continued
12. RESOLUTION APPROVING CONVEYANCE OF FIRE STATION SITE TO CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (APN 051-400-027)
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City Attorney Smith presented the staff report dated November 26, 2024 recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution: 1) Approving conveyance of real property located at the intersection of East 18th Street and Wilson Street (APN 051-400-027) (“Property”) owned by the City to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (“District”), and 2) Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Grant Deed with Power of Termination transferring the property to the District for the construction of and use as a fire station, and finding the conveyance to be categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
An unidentified speaker requested the City ask the Fire Department to provide a warming and cooling center on this site.
Councilmember Torres -Walker suggested approaching the Fire Department to purchase the former Police Department on 10th Street for a warming center.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024/175
On motion by Councilmember Torres-Walker, seconded by Councilmember Ogorchock the City Council members present unanimously adopted a resolution: 1) Approving conveyance of real property located at the intersection of East 18th Street and Wilson Street (APN 051 -400-027) (“Property”) owned by the City to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (“District”), and 2) Autho rizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Grant Deed with Power of Termination transferring the property to the District for the constructi on of and use as a fire station, and finding the conveyance to be categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
13. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HOMELESS SHELTER OPTIONS ON 4.7 ACRES OF
CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT DELTA FAIR BOULEVARD AND CENTURY
BOULEVARD
City Manager Scott presented the staff report dated November 26, 2024, recommending the City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to discuss potential Contra Costa County Homeless Shelter options on 4.7 acres of City -owned property at Delta Fair Boulevard and Century Boulevard.
Two unidentified speakers spoke in support of working with Contra Costa County to discuss options for a Homeless Shelter on the Delta Fair Blvd. property.
An unidentified speaker suggested the City support a coffee franchise in downtown Antioch.
Council authorized the City Manager or designee to discuss potential Contra Costa County Homeless Shelter options on City -owned propert ies at Delta Fair Boulevard and Century Boulevard.
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14. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED DISCUSSION ITEM – POTENTIAL UPGRADES TO
ANTIOCH AMTRAK STATION
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe reported he had not met with AMTRAK and suggested City Manager Scott provide an update on this item at a future Council meeting.
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously tabled Agenda Item #14.
15. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED DISCUSSION ITEM – $60,000 TOWARDS A CHINESE
COMMEMORATION PUBLIC ART PROJECT
Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe reported that he had requested this item to clarify that Council had authorized $60,000 for Christy Chan’s Chinese Commemoration Public Art Project.
An unidentified speaker stated he supported the project; however, he felt there should be a competitive bid process.
Following discussion, Council confirmed that they had authorized $60,000 for Ms. Chan’s project. They directed staff to assess whether the project could be sole-sourced or require an RFQ/RFP process.
PUBLIC COMMENT
An unidentified speaker requested Councilmember Torres-Walker clarify previous comments.
Councilmember Torres-Walker responded that she would discuss this matter with the speaker after the meeting.
An unidentified speaker recognized outgoing Councilmembers for their dedication.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS – None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Torres-Walker requested staff agendize a Sanctuary City Resolution.
Councilmember Wilson requested City Manager Scott investigate mitigation fees for the Contra Costa Canal conversion and a presentation from CCWD on the conversion project.
Councilmember Ogorchock requested all contracts in process be executed as soon as possible.
Mayor Hernandez -Thorpe requested staff agendize a discussion on the City’s’ Cannabis regulations and a Sanctuary City Resolution.
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ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilmember Ogorchock, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously adjourned the meeting at 11:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk