Agenda packet, regular meeting, second session — Antioch City Council, December 10, 2024 (part 1 of 2)

ANNOTATED AGENDA
Antioch City Council

REGULAR MEETING
Including the Antioch City Council acting as Successor Agency/ Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency/
Antioch Public Finance Authority

Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Time: 6:15 P.M. – Closed Session
7:00 P.M. – Regular Meeting

Place: Council Chambers
200 ‘H’ Street
Antioch, CA 94509

City Council meetings are televised live on Comcast channel 24, AT&T U-verse channel 99, or live stream (at www.antiochca.gov). Please see the inside cover for detailed Speaker Rules.

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Lamar A. Hernandez-Thorpe, Mayor Ellie Householder, City Clerk Monica E. Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem (District 4) Lauren Posada, City Treasurer Tamisha Torres-Walker, Council Member District 1
Michael Barbanica, Council Member District 2 Bessie Marie Scott, City Manager Lori Ogorchock, Council Member District 3 Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney

NEW CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS
Ron Bernal, Mayor Melissa Rhodes, City Clerk
Louie Rocha, Mayor Pro Tem (District 2) Jorge R. Rojas, City Treasurer Tamisha Torres-Walker, Council Member District 1
Donald P. Freitas, Council Member District 3 Bessie Marie Scott, City Manager Monica E. Wilson, Council Member District 4 Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney

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Notice of Availability of Reports
This agenda is a summary of the actions proposed to be taken by the City Council. For almost every agenda item, materials have been prepared by the City staff for the Council's consideration. These materials include staff reports which explain in detail the item before the Council and the reason for the recommendation. The materials may also include resolutions or ordinances which are proposed to be adopted. Unless otherwise noted, City Council actions include a determination that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply. The Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m., with Closed Sessions often occurring before or after the regular meeting. City Council Agendas, including Staff Reports are posted onto our City’s Website 72 hours before each Council Meeting. To be notified when the agenda packets are posted onto our City’s Website, simply click on this link: Notifications – City of Antioch, California (antiochca.gov) and enter your e-mail address to subscribe. To view the agenda information, click on the following link: City Council – City of Antioch, California (antiochca.gov) . Questions may be directed to the staff member who prepared the staff report, or to the City Clerk's Office, who will refer you to the appropriate person.

Notice of Opportunity to Address Council
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6:15 P.M. ROLL CALL – CLOSED SESSION – for Council Members – Council Members District 1 Torres-Walker, District 3 Ogorchock, Mayor Pro Tem
(District 4) Wilson, and Mayor Hernandez -Thorpe.
[Council Member District 2 Barbanica – Absent]

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC COMMENTS for Closed Session - None

CLOSED SESSION:

1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(b): Two Cases.

No reportable Action

6:18 P.M. MOTIONED TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

7:09 P.M. ROLL CALL – REGULAR MEETING – for City /City Council Members acting as Successor Agency/Housing Successor to the Antioch Development
Agency/ Antioch Public Financing Authority – All Present

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MAYOR HERNANDEZ -THORPE MADE A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND MOVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR, REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS #3 AND #4 TO BE HEARD AS NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS; APPROVED 5/0

COUNCIL MEMBER OGORCHOCK MADE A SUBSTITUTE MOTION TO PULL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM “O” TO BE HEARD BEFORE THE CONSENT CALENDAR; APPROVED 5/0

2. CONSENT CALENDAR for City /City Council Members acting as Successor Agency/Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency

O. RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY REPORT NO. 2405, “CHALLENGES FACING THE CITY OF ANTIOCH” ADDENDUM
Reso No. 2024/176 adopted, 3/2 (Barbanica/Ogorchock – No) Recommended Action: It is recommended that 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.

A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 26, 2024 Continued, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council continue the Meetin g Minutes.

B. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL WARRANTS
Approved, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council approve the warrants.

C. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2024
Received and filed, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the October 2024 Treasurer’s Report.

D. REJECTION OF CLAIM: DONNA MILES
Rejected, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council reject the claim submitted by Donna Miles.

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CONSENT CALENDAR for City /City Council Members acting as Successor Agency/Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency – Continued

E. SECOND READING – HOUSING-RELATED ZONING CODE UPDATES ORDINANCE (LA2024-0003) (Introduced on November 26, 2024)
Ord No. 2243-C-S adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the ordinance making 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 shelters, major transit stops, supportive housing, transit ional housing, employee housing, and replacement units required as part of development projects.

F. EXTENSION OF THE WILD HORSE MULTIFAMILY PROJECT APPROVALS Reso No. 2024/177 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution extending the Wild Horse Multifamily project approvals for five years.

G. RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (25-26) FOR THE SUCCESSOR

AGENCY TO THE ANTIOCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH SA Reso No. 2024/43 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Successor Agency to the Antioch Development Agency of the City of Antioch adopt the resolution approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of July 2025 through June 2026 (ROPS 25-26).

H. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH

BROWN AND CALDWELL FOR ON -CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 (P.W. 700-1)
Reso No. 2024/178 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution:

1) Approving the second amendment to the Design Consulting Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell for On -Call Professional Engineering Design Services in the amount of $100,000 for a total contract amount of $200,000 and
extending the term of the agreement to December 31, 2025; and

2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute the second
amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney.

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CONSENT CALENDAR for City /City Council Members acting as Successor Agency/Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency – Continued

I. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH MOUNTAIN CASCADE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $131,793.92 FOR THE HILLCREST AND DONLON BOOSTER PUMPING STATION IMPROVEMENTS (P.W. 477-BP2)
Reso No. 2024/179 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution:

1) Approving the first amendment to the construction agreement with Mountain Cascade, Inc. in the amount of $131,793.92 for the Hillcrest and Donlon Booster Pumping Station
Improvements, increasing the total contract amount from $1,976,000 to $2,107,793.92; and

2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the construction agreement with Mountain Cascade, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney.

J. AWARDING THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT TO NAZ & CO. DBA TRUE

BLUE AUTOMATION SERVICES FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT INFORMATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS ASSISTANCE FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $750,000
Reso No. 2024/180 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution:

1) Awarding the Maintenance Services Agreement for Water Treatment Plant Information and Control Systems Assistance to Naz & Co. dba True Blue Automation Services for a three (3) year term, in the amount of $450,000 with an option to extend the agreement two (2) additional years in the amount of $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $750,000; and

2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

K. REQUEST FOR TRAINING AND TRAVEL – CAL CITIES – MAYORS AND COUNCIL

MEMBERS ACADEMY
Approved, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council a uthorize associated expenditures for Mayor Bernal and Council Members District 2 Rocha and District 3 Freitas to attend the Cal Cities – Mayors and Council Members Academy, January 22 – 24, 2025 in
Sacramento.

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CONSENT CALENDAR for City /City Council Members acting as Successor Agency/Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency – Continued

L. APPROVAL OF AWARDS FOR THE 2024 -2025 CIVIC ENHANCEMENT GRANT

PROGRAM
Reso No. 2024/181 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: 1) It is recommended that the City Council approve a:

• $2,800 grant to the Antioch Historical Society for construction of a historical bell - tower;

• $2,800 grant to the Antioch Police Activities League for Youth Sports programs;

• $300 grant to the Antioch Rotary Club for the Boys in Action program;

• $1,750 grant to the Antioch Rotary Club for the Day of Empowering Girls event;

• $1,750 grant plus approximately $2,282 of in-kind City facility services to the Antioch Rotary Club for the King’s Conference for Underserved Male Youth;

• $1,800 grant to Be Exceptional for Funds to Expand Youth Programs for people with disabilities;

• $4,800 grant to Bridge Builders for a New Generation for a Founders Dinner Fundraiser;

• $1,500 grant to Charles and Smith Health and Wellness for Housing and Resources for Veterans;

• $5,500 grant to Delta Veterans Group for the Veterans Day/ Memorial Day Ceremonies and the Veterans Banner Program;

• $2,800 grant to El Campanil Theater for theater technology upgrades;

• $1,000 grant plus approximately $704 of in -kind City facility services to Facing Homelessness to provide supplies and resources to the unhoused;

• $3,800 grant plus approximately $3,000 of in-kind City services to East Bay Forward Economic Development Association for a free community music festival;

• $2,300 grant to General Federation Women’s Club of Antioch to renovate the outdoor portion of the Women’s Club facility;

• $2,800 grant to Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa for a hot meal program for unhoused and low-income residents;

• $2,800 grant to Mission Possible Community Development Center of Antioch for the Operation Impact youth program;

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CONSENT CALENDAR for City /City Council Members acting as Successor Agency/Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency – Continued

• $1,500 grant plus approximately $6,000 of in-kind City facility services to Prison from the Inside Out for an outreach program designed to strengthen the relationship between Antioch residents and the Antioch Police Department;

• $1,800 grant plus approximately $1,000 of in -kind City facility services to RR Transitional Housing for the Fierce and Flourishing job readiness training program for youth;

• $1,800 grant to RR Transitional Housing for the Ignite Youth program;

• $2,800 grant to SHARE Community for the Mobile Shower and Hygiene Service Program;

• $1,800 grant plus approximately $350 of in -kind City facility services to New Generation Equity/STEM4Real for a community STEM event; and

• $1,800 grant to Team Jesus Outreach Ministries for solar panels to power refrigerated containers to distribute food to the community.

2) It is recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution codifying the City Council’s approval of the 2024 -2025 Civic Enhancement Grants.

M. USE AGREEMENT WITH CONGRESSMAN DESAULNIER’S OFFICE FOR OFFICE

SPACE AT THE ANTIOCH COMMUNITY CENTER
Reso No. 2024/182 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Congressman DeSaulnier’s office for office space at the Antioch Community Center for the period of January 3, 2025 – January 2, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per mont h for a total of $24,000.

N. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ANTIOCH FRIENDS OF SENIORS

FOR CHARITABLE BINGO OPERATIONS AT THE ANTIOCH SENIOR CENTER Reso No. 2024/183 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution:

1) Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Antioch Friends of Seniors for Charitable Bingo Operations at the Antioch Senior Center; and.

2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.

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COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA

3. DISCUSSION ITEM – DIRECTION TO STAFF CONCERNING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ANTIOCH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 9 -5.3801, 9 -5.3845

ALLOWING AN INCREASED VARIETY OF CANNABIS BUSINESSES IN CANNABIS BUSINESS OVERLAY DISTRICTS CB 2 AND CB 3
Majority Council consensus to provide direction to staff to bring back for new Council to consider.

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff.

4. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING CANVASS BY THE COUNTY CLERK OF CONTRA COSTA

COUNTY OF BALLOTS CAST IN THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Reso No. 2024/184 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council a dopt the resolution confirming the certified results received by the County Clerk of Contra Costa County of ballots cast in the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024.

PRESENTATION OF COLORS

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

MAYOR HERNANDEZ -THORPE MADE A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND MOVE “PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING ELECTED OFFICIALS ”, “OATHS OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL” , AND “ROLL CALL FOR NEW COUNCIL” TO BE HEARD AFTER THE ANTIOCH HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC MASTERS CHOIR; APPROVED 5/0

ANTIOCH HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC MASTERS CHOIR

PRESENTATION to outgoing Elected Officials

OATHS OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL

▪ Mayor – Rowland ‘Ron’ Bernal
▪ Council Member District 2 – Louis ‘Louie’ Rocha
▪ Council Member District 3 – Donald ‘Don’ Freitas
▪ City Treasurer – Jorge R. Rojas, Jr.
▪ City Clerk – Melissa Rhodes

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7:50 P.M. CITY CLERK RHODES CALLED 30 MINUTE RECESS
8:27 P.M. RECONVENED – ROLL CALL for New Council – Council Members District 2 Rocha, District 3 Freitas , District 4 Wilson, Mayor Bernal.
[Council Member District 1 Torres-Walker – Absent]

CITY ATTORNEY TO REPORT OUT ON CLOSED SESSION

8:29 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBER TORRES -WALKER RETURNED DURING ANNOUNCEMENTS OF

CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF BOARD AND COMMISSION OPENINGS

➢ ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
➢ PLANNING COMMISSION
➢ BOARD OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS
➢ SALES TAX CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may comment only on unagendized items.

The public may comment on agendized items when they come up on this Agenda.

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS

MAYOR’S COMMENTS

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS / COMMENTS

5. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION – SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Mayor Pro Tem (District 2) Rocha Selected, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council select the Mayor Pro Tempore.

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COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA – Continued

6. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND

COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
Approved, 5/0
[“Exhibit 1” Appointments Attached]
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss City Council Appointments to Council Committee Assignments and Standing Committees. Mayor Bernal will advance appointments for City Council approval by majority vote to be acted upon as follows:

1) Motion to approve all appointments for Mayor Bernal.

2) Motion to approve all appointments for Mayor Pro Tem (Council Member District 2) – Rocha.

3) Motion to approve all appointments for Council Member District 1 – Torres-Walker.

4) Motion to approve all appointments for Council Member District 3 – Freitas.

5) Motion to approve all appointments for Council Member District 4 – Wilson.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – Council Members report out various activities and any Council Member may place an item for discussion and direction on a future agenda. Timing determined by Mayor and City Manager – no longer than 90 days.

MOTION TO ADJOURN – After Council Communications and Future Agenda Items, the Mayor will make a motion to adjourn the meeting. A second motion is required, and then a majority vote is required to adjourn the meeting.

Motioned to adjourn meeting at 9:58 p.m., Approved 5/0
CITY OF ANTIOCH EXHIBIT 1

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE INFORMATION
ABAG
(Association of Bay Area Govmt)
Mayor Pro Tem Rocha
Council Member Wilson (alt.) General Assembly- once a year Chamber of Commerce Liaison Mayor Pro Tem Rocha
2nd Thursday of month,
8:00 A.M.

Chamber Conference Room
Community Advisory Board- SF
Bay Water Emergency Transit
Authority
Council Member Freitas
Council Member Wilson (alt.) TBD
Delta Diablo Council Member Wilson
Council Member Frietas (alt.)
2nd Wednesday of month,
4:30 P.M.,
2500 Pittsburg/Antioch Highway
East Bay Division
(League of California Cities)
Mayor Pro Team Rocha
Mayor Bernal (alt.)
3rd Thursday of month,
6:00 P.M.

Rotates between Contra Costa and
Alameda Counties
TRANSPLAN Mayor Bernal
Council Member Freitas (alt.)
2nd Thursday of month,
6:30 P.M.

Tri Delta Transit - 801 Wilbur Ave
East Contra Costa Regional Fee
and Financing Authority
(ECCRFA)
Mayor Bernal
Council Member Freitas (alt.)
2nd Thursday of month,
6:30 P.M.

Tri Delta Transit - 801 Wilbur Ave
State Route 4 By-Pass Authority Mayor Bernal
Council Member Freitas (alt.)
2nd Thursday of month,
6:30 P.M.

Tri Delta Transit - 801 Wilbur Ave
East County Water Management
Association Mayor Bernal As needed, 2-3 times per year
Tri Delta Board of Directors
Eastern Contra Costa Transit
Authority
Mayor Pro Tem Rocha
Council Member Freitas
4th Wednesday of month,
4:00 P.M.,
Tri Delta Transit, 801 Wilbur Ave
Northeast Antioch Annexation Council Member Freitas
Council Member Torres-Walker As needed
Mayors' Conference Mayor Bernal
Mayor Pro Tem Rocha (alt.)
1st Thursday of month,
6:30 P.M.

Rotates between cities of Contra
Costa County
Council Appointments
December 2024 to December 2026
CITY OF ANTIOCH EXHIBIT 1
Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Committee
Council Member Torres-Walker
Mayor Pro Tem Rocha
Standing Committee - As needed
Community Development Dept. to
develop agenda and handle noticing
Lone Tree Golf Course
Committee
Mayor Bernal
Council Member Wilson
Standing Committee - As needed
Parks and Rec. Dept. to develop
agenda and handle noticing
City/School Committee Mayor Pro Tem Rocha
Council Member Torres-Walker
Standing Committee - As needed
City Manager's to develop agenda
and handle noticing
Cannabis Committee Council Member Freitas
Council Member Torres-Walker
Standing Committee - As needed
City Attorney's Office to develop
agenda and handle noticing
Waterfront Revitalization
Committee
Mayor Pro Tem Rocha
Council Member Torres-Walker
Standing Committee - As needed
City Manager's Office to develop
agenda and handle noticing
Council Committee Assignments