ANNOTATED AGENDA
Antioch City Council
REGULAR MEETING
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Time: 6:00 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.
PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES BEFORE ENTERING COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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 Derek Cole, Interim City Attorney
ACCESSIBILITY: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and California law, it is the policy of the City of Antioch to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an appropriate alternative format; or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the ADA Coordinator at the number or address below at least 72 hours prior to the meeting or when you desire to receive services. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. The City’s ADA Coordinator can be reached @ Phone: (925) 779-6950, and e-mail: [email protected].
ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL -1- JANUARY 28, 2025
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 – Cit y 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
The public has the opportunity to address the City Council on each agenda item. To address the Council, fill out a Speaker Request form and place in the Speaker Card Tray near the City Clerk before the meeting begins. This will enable us to call upon you to speak. Comments regarding matters not on this Agenda may be addressed during the "Public Comments" section. No one may speak more than once on an agenda item or during “Public Comments”. The Speaker Request forms are located at the entrance of the Council Chambers. Please see the Speaker Rules on the inside cover of this Agenda.
6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL – CLOSED SESSION – for Council Members – Council Members District 1 Torres-Walker, District 4 Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem
(District 2) Rocha, and Mayor Bernal. [Council
Member District 3 Freitas – Arrived at 6:02 p.m.]
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS for Closed Session – None
CLOSED SESSION:
1) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.8; Property 809- 815 1st Street, Antioch, CA 94509 (APN: 066- 091-015), Negotiating Parties: City of Antioch Negotiators: Bessie M arie Scott, City Manager and Derek Cole, Interim City Attorney; Lynn House Gallery Negotiator: Jody Mattison; Under Negotiation:
Rent and terms of payment.
Direction provided to City Negotiators
2) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.8; Property 5 Marina Pl aza, Antioch, CA 94509 (APN: 066 -010-017); Negotiating Parties: City of Antioch Negotiators: Bessie Marie Scott, City Manager and Derek Cole, Interim City Attorney; Marina Negotiator: Anthem Marine, LLC. Negotiator: Tony Khanzada and Mark Overbye; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of contract.
Direction provided to City Negotiators
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CLOSED SESSION – Continued
3) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATO RS pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.8; Property: 75 Walton Lane, Antioch, CA; Agency Negotiation: City of Antioch Negotiators: Bessie M arie Scott, City Manager and Derek Cole, Interim City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: East Bay Regional Communication Systems Authority (EBRCSA); Under Negotiation: Price and terms of contract.
Direction provided to City Negotiators
6:03
P.M. ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
7:01 P.M. ROLL CALL – REGULAR MEETING – for City Council Members – All Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITY ATTORNEY TO REPORT OUT ON CLOSED SESSION
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.
1. PROCLAMATIONS
• In Honor of Black History Month, February 2025
• In Honor of Diane Ferguson, Antioch Lifetime Veteran of the Year 2023-2024 • In Honor of Brenda Cato, Antioch Veteran of the Year 2023-2024 Approved, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council approve the proclamations.
COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON MADE A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND MOVE PUBLIC HEARING ITEM #5 TO BE HEARD AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS; APPROVED 5/0
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PUBLIC HEARING
5. ALBERS RANCH PROJECT (GP-19-04, MDP-19-01)
9:23 p.m. RECESS
9:40 p.m. RECONVENED – All Present
Recommended Action: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
Reso No. 2025/10 adopted, 5/0
1) Adopt a resolution certifying the Albers Ranch Project EIR, adopting findings of fact and statement of overriding
considerations, and adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program;
Reso No. 2025/11 adopted, 5/0
2) Adopt a resolution approving a General Plan Amendment to amend the City of Antioch General Plan (GP-19-04);
To February 11, 2025, for adoption, 5/0
3) Introduce and waive the first reading of the ordinance rezoning the property to Hillside Planned Development (HPD); and
Reso No. 2025/12 adopted with
modifications to condition Q3, 5/0
4) Adopt a resolution approving a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, Master Development Plan and a Resource Management
Plan.
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROJECT UPDATE – Virtual Community Workshop HOUSING – RENT PROGRAM
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 14, 2025 Continued, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council continue the Meeting Minutes.
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CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
B. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING /CLOSED SESSION MINUTES FOR JANUARY 17, 2025
Continued, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council continue the Special Meeting/Closed Session minutes.
C. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 27, 2025 Continued, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council continue the Special Meeting Minutes.
D. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL WARRANTS
Approved, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council approve the warrants.
E. REJECTION OF CLAIM: NAKEISHA WARDLAW
Rejected, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council reject the claim submitted by Nakeisha Wardlaw.
F. DISPLAY OF THE PAN-AFRICAN FLAG AT CITY HALL
Reso No. 2025/13 adopted with the amendment
to display the Pan-African Flag until Juneteenth 2025, 5/0 Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution directing the City Manager or designee to fly the Pan-African Flag at City Hall throughout the month of February 2025 in recognition of Black History Month in the City of Antioch.
G. AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $325,000 FROM THE PARK-IN-LIEU FUND
FOR THE PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PURCHASE AT MARCHETTI PARK Reso No. 2025/14 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Capital Improvement and
Operating Budget in the amount of $325,000 from the Park-In-Lieu Fund for the playground replacement purchase at Marchetti Park.
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CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
H. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE ANTIOCH WATER PARK PERIMETER FENCE REPAIR PROJECT (P.W. 567-11)
Reso No. 2025/15 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting work and authorizing the City Manager or designee to file a Notice of Completion for the Antioch Water Park Perimeter Fence Repair Project.
I. RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT WITH B AND D EXCAVATION AND CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,255.58 FOR THE COUNTRY HILLS SOUNDWALL REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING A $5,000 FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT (P.W. 561-3) Reso No. 2025/16 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution:
1) Approving an amendment increasing the Fiscal Year 2024/25 General Fund Budget in the amount of $5,000;
2) Approving a first amendment to the construction agreement with B and D Excavation and Construction for the Country Hills Soundwall Replacement Project in the amount of $3,255.58, from $767,300 for a total contract amount of $770,555.58; and
3) Authorizing the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the Construction Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
J. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ANTIOCH AND TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $62,500, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE THE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT AND MAKE THE NECESSARY
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Reso No. 2025/17 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1) Approve the Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Antioch and Townsend Public Affairs for $12,500 per month in an Amount Not to Exceed $62,500 for a term ending June 30, 2025 with a one- time extension for an additional twenty - four (24) months under the same terms;
2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Antioch and Townsend Public Affairs in a form approved by the City Manager and City Attorney; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to make the necessary Fiscal Year 2025 budget adjustments.
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3. PRESENTATION – Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Transit -Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy
COUNCIL MEMBER FREITAS MADE A MOTION TO EX TEND THE MEETING T O 11:30 P.M.; APPROVED 5/0
PUBLIC HEARING - Continued
6. AMPORTS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (UP-20-14, AR-20-18, V-21-04) To February 11, 2025, for adoption, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council introduce, read by title only and waive further reading of an ordinance approving the proposed Development Agreement between the City of Antioch and APS West Coast, Inc. for the AMPORTS project.
COUNCIL MEMBER TORRES -WALKER MADE A MOTION TO EXTEND THE MEETING TO 12:00 A.M.; APPROVED 5/0
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA
INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY COLE RECUSED HI MSELF BEFORE THE DISC USSION OF REGULAR AGENDA ITEM #7
7. CONTRACT WITH COLE HUBER LLP FOR INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY DUTIES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $400,000
Reso No. 2025/18 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the agreement with Cole and Huber LLP to provide Interim City Attorney Services for an amount up to $400,000 and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement.
INTERM CITY ATTORNEY COLE RETURNED TO THE DAIS AFTER COUNCIL VOTE D ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEM #7
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COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA – Continued
8. RESCISSION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021/26 IMPLEMENTING A POLICY FOR THE CITY,
INCLUDING ALL OF ITS DEPARTMENTS, REGARDING THE SELECTION OF
ATTORNEYS PROVIDING CONTRACT SERVICES, AND THE REVIEW,
AUTHORIZATION AND EXECUTION OF ALL AGREEMENTS FOR LEGAL SERVICES
AND SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY ATTORNEYS TO THE CITY
Reso No. 2025/19 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2021/26, which implemented a policy for selecting attorneys providing legal services and managing related agreements and invoices.
9. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF STANDBY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Approved, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council appoint the following nominees as Standby City Council Members:
• Mayor Bernal – 1) Robin K. Agopian; 2) Manuel Louis Soliz, Jr.; 3)_Sandra Gail White
• Mayor Pro Tem (District 2) Rocha – 1) Mike Barbanica; 2) Tony G. Tiscareno; 3)_Mary Helen Rocha
• Council Member District 1Torres-Walker – 1) Leslie May ; 2) Raymond Rodriguez ; 3)_Antoine Watt
• Council Member District 3 Freitas – 1)TBD; 2) TBD; 3) TBD
• Council Member District 4 Wilson – 1) Harry Thurston; 2) Devin Williams; 3)_Porshe Taylor
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 12:00 a.m., 5/0
ANNOTATED AGENDA
Antioch City Council
REGULAR MEETING
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Time: 6:00 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.
PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES BEFORE ENTERING COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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 Derek Cole, Interim City Attorney
ACCESSIBILITY: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and California law, it is the policy of the City of Antioch to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an appropriate alternative format; or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the ADA Coordinator at the number or address below at least 72 hours prior to the meeting or when you desire to receive services. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. The City’s ADA Coordinator can be reached @ Phone: (925) 779-6950, and e-mail: [email protected].
ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL -1- JANUARY 28, 2025
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.
N
otice of Opportunity to Address Council
The public has the opportunity to address the City Council on each agenda item. To address the Council, f
ill out a Speaker Request form and place in the Speaker Card Tray near the City Clerk before the meeting begins. This will enable us to call upon you to speak. Comments regarding matters not on this Agenda may be addressed during the "Public Comments" section. No one may speak more than once on an agenda item or during “Public Comments”. The Speaker Request forms are located at the entrance of the Council Chambers. Please see the Speaker Rules on the inside cover of this Agenda.
6:00
P.M. ROLL CALL – CLOSED SESSION – for Council Members – Council Members District 1 Torres-Walker, District 4 Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem
(District 2) Rocha, and Mayor Bernal. [Council
Member District 3 Freitas – Arrived at 6:02 p.m.]
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS for Closed Session – None
CLOSED SESSION:
1) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.8; Property 809- 815 1st Street, Antioch, CA 94509 (APN: 066- 091-015), Negotiating Parties: City of Antioch Negotiators: Bessie M arie Scott, City Manager and Derek Cole, Interim City Attorney; Lynn House Gallery Negotiator: Jody Mattison; Under Negotiation:
Rent and terms of payment.
Direction provided to City Negotiators
2) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.8; Property 5 Marina Pl aza, Antioch, CA 94509 (APN: 066 -010-017); Negotiating Parties: City of Antioch Negotiators: Bessie Marie Scott, City Manager and Derek Cole, Interim City Attorney; Marina Negotiator: Anthem Marine, LLC. Negotiator: Tony Khanzada and Mark Overbye; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of contract.
Direction provided to City Negotiators
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CLOSED SESSION – Continued
3) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATO RS pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.8; Property: 75 Walton Lane, Antioch, CA; Agency Negotiation: City of Antioch Negotiators: Bessie M arie Scott, City Manager and Derek Cole, Interim City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: East Bay Regional Communication Systems Authority (EBRCSA); Under Negotiation: Price and terms of contract.
Direction provided to City Negotiators
6:03
P.M. ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
7:01
P.M. ROLL CALL – REGULAR MEETING – for City Council Members – All Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITY ATTORNEY TO REPORT OUT ON CLOSED SESSION
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.
1. PROCLAMATIONS
• In Honor of Black History Month, February 2025
• In Honor of Diane Ferguson, Antioch Lifetime Veteran of the Year 2023-2024 • In Honor of Brenda Cato, Antioch Veteran of the Year 2023-2024 Approved, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council approve the proclamations.
COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON MADE A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND MOVE PUBLIC HEARING ITEM #5 TO BE HEARD AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS; APPROVED 5/0
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PUBLIC HEARING
5. ALBERS RANCH PROJECT (GP-19-04, MDP-19-01)
9:23 p.m. RECESS
9:40 p.m. RECONVENED – All Present
Recommended Action: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
Reso No. 2025/10 adopted, 5/0
1) Adopt a resolution certifying the Albers Ranch Project EIR, adopting findings of fact and statement of overriding
considerations, and adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program;
Reso No. 2025/11 adopted, 5/0
2) Adopt a resolution approving a General Plan Amendment to amend the City of Antioch General Plan (GP-19-04);
To February 11, 2025, for adoption, 5/0
3) Introduce and waive the first reading of the ordinance rezoning the property to Hillside Planned Development (HPD); and
Reso No. 2025/12 adopted with
modifications to condition Q3, 5/0
4) Adopt a resolution approving a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, Master Development Plan and a Resource Management
Plan.
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROJECT UPDATE – Virtual Community Workshop HOUSING – RENT PROGRAM
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 14, 2025 Continued, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council continue the Meeting Minutes.
STAFF REPORT
STAFF REPORT
STAFF REPORT
STAFF REPORT
STAFF REPORT
STAFF REPORT
STAFF REPORT
STAFF REPORT
STAFF REPORT
STAFF REPORT
STAFF REPORT
STAFF REPORT
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CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
B. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING /CLOSED SESSION MINUTES FOR JANUARY 17, 2025
Continued, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council continue the Special Meeting/Closed Session minutes.
C. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 27, 2025 Continued, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council continue the Special Meeting Minutes.
D. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL WARRANTS
Approved, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council approve the warrants.
E. REJECTION OF CLAIM: NAKEISHA WARDLAW
Rejected, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council reject the claim submitted by Nakeisha Wardlaw.
F. DISPLAY OF THE PAN-AFRICAN FLAG AT CITY HALL
Reso No. 2025/13 adopted with the amendment
to display the Pan-African Flag until Juneteenth 2025, 5/0 Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution directing the City Manager or designee to fly the Pan-African Flag at City Hall throughout the month of February 2025 in recognition of Black History Month in the City of Antioch.
G. AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $325,000 FROM THE PARK-IN-LIEU FUND
FOR THE PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PURCHASE AT MARCHETTI PARK Reso No. 2025/14 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Capital Improvement and
Operating Budget in the amount of $325,000 from the Park-In-Lieu Fund for the playground replacement purchase at Marchetti Park.
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CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
H. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE ANTIOCH WATER PARK PERIMETER FENCE REPAIR PROJECT (P.W. 567-11)
Reso No. 2025/15 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting work and authorizing the City Manager or designee to file a Notice of Completion for the Antioch Water Park Perimeter Fence Repair Project.
I. RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT WITH B AND D EXCAVATION AND CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,255.58 FOR THE COUNTRY HILLS SOUNDWALL REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING A $5,000 FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT (P.W. 561-3) Reso No. 2025/16 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution:
1) Approving an amendment increasing the Fiscal Year 2024/25 General Fund Budget in the amount of $5,000;
2) Approving a first amendment to the construction agreement with B and D Excavation and Construction for the Country Hills Soundwall Replacement Project in the amount of $3,255.58, from $767,300 for a total contract amount of $770,555.58; and
3) Authorizing the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the Construction Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
J. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ANTIOCH AND TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $62,500, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE THE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT AND MAKE THE NECESSARY
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Reso No. 2025/17 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1) Approve the Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Antioch and Townsend Public Affairs for $12,500 per month in an Amount Not to Exceed $62,500 for a term ending June 30, 2025 with a one- time extension for an additional twenty - four (24) months under the same terms;
2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Antioch and Townsend Public Affairs in a form approved by the City Manager and City Attorney; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to make the necessary Fiscal Year 2025 budget adjustments.
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3. PRESENTATION – Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Transit -Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy
COUNCIL MEMBER FREITAS MADE A MOTION TO EX TEND THE MEETING T O 11:30 P.M.; APPROVED 5/0
PUBLIC HEARING - Continued
6. AMPORTS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (UP-20-14, AR-20-18, V-21-04) To February 11, 2025, for adoption, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council introduce, read by title only and waive further reading of an ordinance approving the proposed Development Agreement between the City of Antioch and APS West Coast, Inc. for the AMPORTS project.
COUNCIL MEMBER TORRES -WALKER MADE A MOTION TO EXTEND THE MEETING TO 12:00 A.M.; APPROVED 5/0
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA
INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY COLE RECUSED HI MSELF BEFORE THE DISC USSION OF REGULAR AGENDA ITEM #7
7. CONTRACT WITH COLE HUBER LLP FOR INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY DUTIES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $400,000
Reso No. 2025/18 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the agreement with Cole and Huber LLP to provide Interim City Attorney Services for an amount up to $400,000 and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement.
INTERM CITY ATTORNEY COLE RETURNED TO THE DAIS AFTER COUNCIL VOTE D ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEM #7
ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL -7- JANUARY 28, 2025
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA – Continued
8. RESCISSION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021/26 IMPLEMENTING A POLICY FOR THE CITY,
INCLUDING ALL OF ITS DEPARTMENTS, REGARDING THE SELECTION OF
ATTORNEYS PROVIDING CONTRACT SERVICES, AND THE REVIEW,
AUTHORIZATION AND EXECUTION OF ALL AGREEMENTS FOR LEGAL SERVICES
AND SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY ATTORNEYS TO THE CITY
Reso No. 2025/19 adopted, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2021/26, which implemented a policy for selecting attorneys providing legal services and managing related agreements and invoices.
9. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF STANDBY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Approved, 5/0
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council appoint the following nominees as Standby City Council Members:
• M ayor Bernal – 1) Robin K. Agopian; 2) Manuel Louis Soliz, Jr.; 3)_Sandra Gail White
• Ma yor Pro Tem (District 2) Rocha – 1) Mike Barbanica; 2) Tony G. Tiscareno; 3)_Mary Helen Rocha
• C ouncil Member District 1Torres -Walker – 1) Leslie May ; 2) Raymond Rodriguez ; 3)_Antoine Watt
• C
ouncil Member District 3 Freitas – 1)TBD; 2) TBD; 3) TBD
• Co uncil Member District 4 Wilson – 1) Harry Thurston; 2) Devin Williams; 3)_Porshe Taylor
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 12:00 a.m., 5/0
IN HONOR OF
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
FEBRUARY 2025
WHEREAS, the origins of Black History Month can be traced back to 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States;
WHEREAS, in 1976, Black History Month was formally adopted to honor and affirm the importance of Black History throughout our American experience and is full of individuals who took a stance against prejudice advanced the cause of civil rights, strengthened families, communities, and our nation;
WHEREAS, the Black History Month 2025 theme, “African Americans and Labor,” focuses on the various and profound ways that work and working of all kinds – free and unfree, skilled and unskilled, vocational and voluntary. That work ranges from the past agricultural labor of enslaved Africans to today’s Black professionals providing leadership as corporate executives and entrepreneurs;
WHEREAS, because of their determination, hard work, and perseverance, African Americans have made valuable and lasting contributions to our community and our state, achieving exceptional success in all aspects of society including business, education, politics, science, and the arts;
WHEREAS, the City of Antioch continues to work toward becoming an inclusive community in which all residents – past, present, and future – are respected and recognized for their contributions and potential contributions to our community, the state, the country, and the world; and
WHEREAS, the City of Antioch is proud to honor the history and contributions of African Americans in our community, throughout our state, and our nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON BERNAL, Mayor of the City of Antioch, hereby proclaim February 2025 to be “Black History Month.” I encourage all citizens to celebrate our diverse heritage and culture and to continue our efforts to create a world that is more just, peaceful, and prosperous for all.
JANUARY 28, 2025
___________________________
RON BERNAL, Mayor
1.01 IN HONOR OF
DIANE FERGUSON
Antioch Lifetime Veteran of the Year 2023-2024
WHEREAS, Diane Ferguson joined the United States Air Force when she was 18 years old (1978-1982) obtaining the rank of E-4 Buck Sargeant (a rank that no longer exists).
She was one of the first women in a co-ed basic training, as well as one of the first women in her career field working with reconnaissance photography;
WHEREAS, in 2007, Los Medanos College’s Admission office did not have a Veterans Education representative at that time, so she volunteered. She was familiar with some of the veteran education benefits and quickly learned as much as possible to serve her Veteran’s;
WHEREAS, one new idea that was spreading throughout the State was the need for Veteran Resource Centers to be located on college campuses. She made connections with other community colleges throughout the State. After testifying before the State Senate, they received support and a promise of funding from several congressmen. This led to yearly funding of veteran resource centers at all 116 California Community Colleges;
WHEREAS, the LMC Veterans Resource Center opened in 2015. The center provided specialized counseling, crisis counseling, outside service referrals, computer and printing areas, lounge and kitchen;
WHEREAS, through Delta Veterans Group, she has been given many opportunities, tabling events, riding in parades, special dinners and acknowledgements and especially the opportunity to volunteer at Stand Downs and Stand Ups;
WHEREAS, she is a charter member of the Antioch Rivertown Veterans Lions Club and serves as one of two Vice Presidents. They volunteer at community service events and Veteran Centric opportunities.
This past December, she organized a holiday brunch for Veterans and their families, where they were able to provide gifts and prizes to over 20 families and 35 children.
It has been a group effort and a great success; and
WHEREAS, Diane Ferguson’s commitment to community service and her unwavering dedication to veterans exemplify the spirit of patriotism and selflessness.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON BERNAL, Mayor of the City of Antioch, hereby salute, commend and honor Diane Ferguson for her dedication, commitment, and positive influence to our community and the Veterans in the City of Antioch.
JANUARY 28, 2025
___________________________________
RON BERNAL, Mayor
1.02 IN HONOR OF
BRENDA CATO
Antioch Veteran of the Year 2023-2024
WHEREAS, Brenda Cato knew from the young age of nine years old that she wanted to serve her country. When Brenda was a Junior in high school, she joined the JROTC;
WHEREAS, upon graduation, she enlisted in the United States Air Force in Oakland, CA and was assigned to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. She continued her technical training service through Sheppard Air Force Base, in Wichita Falls, TX and graduated as a Financial Services Specialist excelling in military pay, civilian pay and base contracting. Throughout her career and time in service, she was taught many things but one thing that always stuck with her was her pride in being an enlisted and serving our country honorably;
WHEREAS, transitioning into society as a veteran was not as easy as she thought it would be. She was a veteran who suffered from chronic PTSD, a wounded warrior who was just trying to figure out where she belonged and how to still serve her community. She was instrumental in helping with the opening of the veterans’ resource center, along with Diane Ferguson, administrators and the Sentinels of Freedom scholarship foundation;
WHEREAS, living in Antioch, she saw so many veterans who were lost and homeless without hope or resources to seemingly fall back on. Society did not seem to step up the pace to help them and through her partnership with Rivertown Veterans Thrift store, they have found a way to give back and support veterans, customers and even our homeless and the surrounding communities though the thrift store;
WHEREAS, she is honored to be a part of the Lions International Organization with whom she was invited to join and was sponsored by J.R. Wilson of the Delta Veterans Group. She is truly honored and proud to support the Lions as they have always been there for the Rivertown Veterans Thrift store; and
WHEREAS, Brenda Cato’s commitment to community service and her unwavering dedication to veterans exemplify the spirit of patriotism and selflessness.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON BERNAL, Mayor of the City of Antioch, hereby salute, commend and honor Brenda Cato for her dedication, commitment, and positive influence to our community and the Veterans in the City of Antioch.
JANUARY 28, 2025
__________________________________________
RON BERNAL, Mayor
1.03 We hope to see and hear from you.
Please register for this virtual event at the Project website:
www.antioch-iho.com
Please join the City of Antioch Inclusionary Housing Project Team for a virtual meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
The City is currently developing an inclusionary housing ordinance (IHO). The IHO will be a component of the City’s zoning code that requires housing developers to allocate a specific percentage of units in their market rate housing projects as low-income homes.
This percentage is known as the “inclusionary requirement.” It will be determined based on careful assessment of citywide housing goals, State law and community input. The City will also consider the results of detailed financial modeling completed to understand how various percentages would impact project feasibility.
The IHO has not been drafted. The City is hosting a public workshop to educate residents about the legal framework and components of the IHO and share the results of project outreach and financial analyses.
Virtual Community Workshop:
Inclusionary Housing Project Update
At this workshop we will:
• Review the project background, relevant legislation and other local IHOs. • Share results of the IHO community survey and developer outreach process. • Collect additional feedback regarding eligible projects, alternatives to the inclusionary requirement and incentives to aid developers. • Discuss how different inclusionary percentages could affect different housing projects.
#2.01
Friday, February 21, 2025
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
IN RENTAL HOUSING ON ZOOM
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
IN RENTAL HOUSING ON ZOOM
Disclaimer:
The information contained in this material is for
education and informational purposes only.
This information does not constitute legal
advice, nor does it substitute for legal advice.
Rent Stabilization Ordinance
aka Rent Control
Effective November 11, 2022
Questions and Answers on the City ofQuestions and Answers on the City ofQuestions and Answers on the City of Antioch’s Local Initiatives Relating toAntioch’s Local Initiatives Relating toAntioch’s Local Initiatives Relating to Rental HousingRental HousingRental Housing
A Housing Counselor will be available on Zoom to answer your questions relating to rental housing, and local tenant protections. Landlord, Tenants, Agents and Stakeholders are welcome to Check-in! [email protected]
(925) 779-7017 / Hablamos español
From 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Zoom https://zoom.us/j/96160145960?pwd=wqTxSZxevHP3SGJXJTLLbAolCtKduH.1 City of Antioch Tenant Eviction
Protections Ordinance aka Just Cause
Effective October 10, 2024
City of Antioch Prohibiting Retaliation
and Harassment Against Residential
Tenants
Effective October 12, 2023
For more information, questions or compliance concerns contact the Rent Program:
Insight into significant key provisions to be mindful of.
FAQ’s on Rent Program
Forms, Regulations, Resources, and Notices
antiochca.gov/rent-program/
#2.02
viernes, 21 de febrero de 2025
ASESORAMIENTO INDIVIDUAL ENVIVIENDA DE ALQUILER EN ZOOMASESORAMIENTO INDIVIDUAL ENVIVIENDA DE ALQUILER EN ZOOM Descargo de responsabilidad:
La información contenida en este material tiene
fines educativos e informativos únicamente.
La información no constituye asesoramiento
legal ni lo sustituye.
Ordenanza de estabilización de
alquileres, también conocida como
control de alquileres
Efectiva el 11 de noviembre de 2022
Preguntas y respuestas sobre las iniciativasPreguntas y respuestas sobre las iniciativasPreguntas y respuestas sobre las iniciativas locales de la ciudad de Antioch relacionadaslocales de la ciudad de Antioch relacionadaslocales de la ciudad de Antioch relacionadas con viviendas de alquilercon viviendas de alquilercon viviendas de alquiler Un asesor de vivienda estará disponible en Zoom para responder sus preguntas relacionadas con las protecciones locales para inquilinos y ayudarlo a navegar por el sitio web del Depto. del Programa de Renta (Rent Program (Dept.))
Los inquilinos, propietarios, agentes y partes interesadas pueden atender.
[email protected]
(925) 779-7017 / Hablamos español
De las 9:00 a.m. a 12:30 p.m.
Zoom https://zoom.us/j/96160145960?pwd=wqTxSZxevHP3SGJXJTLLbAolCtKduH.1 Ordenanza de protección contra el
desalojo de inquilinos de la ciudad de
Antioch, también conocida como
causa justa
Efectiva el 10 de octubre de 2024
Ordenanza de la ciudad de Antioch que
prohíbe las represalias y el acoso contra
inquilinos residenciales
Efectiva 12 de octubre de 2023
Para obtener más información, preguntas o inquietudes sobre el cumplimiento, comuníquese con el departamento del Programa de Renta.
Información sobre las claves de proviciones importantes para tener en cuenta Preguntas frecuentes sobre los
formularios, recursos y avisos requeridos
del Programa de alquiler
antiochca.gov/rent-program/
TRANSIT-ORIENTED COMMUNITIES (TOC) POLICY
ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
January 28, 2025
This presentation was prepared with funding provided by Metropolitan Transportation Commissions and the Association of Bay Area Governments. #3
TOC Policy Agenda
1. What is the TOC Policy?
2. Why does the TOC Policy apply to Antioch?
3. What does Antioch need to do? By when?
4. What resources are available?
5. What are the next steps?
What is the TOC
Policy?
What is the TOC Policy?
GOALS
Four goals guide the policy and Advance Plan
Bay Area 2050 (PBA 2050) implementation:
Increase affordable
housing supply in
transit areas.
Increase density for
commercial office
development.
Prioritize transit
and active
transportation
near stations.
Create equitable
transit-oriented
communities
What is the TOC Policy?
WHY IS COMPLIANCE IMPORTANT?
▪ Expands eligibility for some MTC
discretionary funding.
▪ Opens consideration for Future One
Bay Area Grant (OBAG) funding
revisions and investments
▪ Across the 3 OBAG rounds, Antioch has
received $4,946,000 in funds
What is the TOC Policy?
TOC POLICY TIMELINE
SEPTEMBER
2022
MTC adopted TOC
Policy
(MTC Resolution 4530)
SEPTEMBER
2024
MTC releases
Administrative
Guidance for Policy
Call for Applications
Announcements and
Application Release
10 OCTOBER 2022-
NOVEMBER 2024
TOC Implementation
and Planning Grants
Application Window
22 NOVEMBER
2024
Deadline for Grant
Applications
14 FEBRUARY
2025
MTC Planning
Committee Approval
of Grant Applications
(tentative)
1 MARCH
2025
Planning Assistance
Project Kick-Off
(tentative)
EARLY
2026
Compliance with
TOC Policy prior to
adoption of OBAG 4
in 2026
SEPTEMBER
2024
Why does the TOC Policy
apply to Antioch?
Why does the TOC Policy apply to Antioch?
WHERE DOES THE TOC POLICY APPLY?
Areas within ½ mile of the following types of
transit stops and stations:
Regional Rail
(e.g., Bay Area
Rapid Transit,
Caltrain)
Commuter Rail
(e.g., Capitol
Corridor, Altamont
Corridor
Express, Sonoma-
Marin Area Rail
Transit, Valley Link)
Light-Rail Transit
(LRT)
Bus Rapid Transit
(BRT)
Ferries
Why does the TOC Policy apply to Antioch?
ANTIOCH: TIER 3
Defined as a stop/station served by one
BART line, Caltrain, light rail transit, or
bus rapid transit and entails:
▪ Higher average density or FAR
▪ Elimination of parking minimum
requirement.
What does Antioch need to do?
By When?
What does Antioch need to do? By When?
TOC POLICY ELEMENTS
Increasing residential
and commercial
densities around station
areas
Adopting housing
policies from the 3Ps
framework (production,
preservation and
protection)
Adjusting minimum and
maximum parking ratios
as well as transportation
demand management
policies
Planning for station
access that includes
active transportation
uses and mobility hub
infrastructure
DENSITY AFFORDABLE
HOUSING
PARKING
MANAGEMENT
TRANSIT STATION
ACCESS AND
CIRCULATION
DENSITY
Compliance requirements:
▪ Adopt minimum and maximum density/intensity that exceeds thresholds for new residential and commercial office.
Transit Tier 3 Average Density and Intensity Requirements Residential development thresholds
Average minimum
density
50 units/net acre
Average maximum
density
75 units/net acre or higher
Commercial office development thresholds
Average minimum FAR 2 or higher
Average maximum FAR 4 or higher
What does Antioch need to do? By When?
AFFORDABLE HOUSING: 3P’s
To comply must adopt:
▪ At least two policies for each of the 3Ps
(Production, Preservation, Protection)
▪ At least one policy for commercial
stabilization
Policies may be implemented jurisdiction-wide
or as an overlay in transit stations areas
What does Antioch need to do? By When?
AFFORDABLE HOUSING: 3P’s
Table 9: Affordable Housing and Commercial Stabilization Policy Options What does Antioch need to do? By When?
Production Preservation Protection and Anti-Displacement Inclusionary Zoning Funding to Preserve Unsubsidized
Affordable Housing
“ JustCause” Eviction
Affordable Housing Funding Tenant/CommunityOpportunity to Purchase No Net Loss and Right to Return to Demolished Homes
Affordable Housing Overlay Zones Single-Room Occupancy(SRO) Preservation Legal Assistance for Tenants Public Land for Affordable Housing Condominium Conversion Restrictions ForeclosureAssistance Ministerial Approval Public/Community Land Trusts Rental Assistance Program Public/Community Land Trusts Funding to Support Preservation Capacity Rent Stabilization Development Certainty and Streamlined
Entitlement Process
Mobile Home Preservation Preventing Displacement from Substandard Conditions and Associated Code
Enforcement Activities
Preventing Displacement from Substandard
Conditions and Associated Code
Enforcement Activities
TenantRelocation Assistance
Mobile Home Rent Stabilization
Fair Housing Enforcement
TenantAnti-Harassment Protections
PARKING MANAGEMENT
Compliance requirements:
▪ Eliminate minimum parking requirements in
Transit Tier 3 for new residential or commercial
development
▪ Adopt parking maximums for new residential
development and new commercial development
▪ Allow bicycle, shared, and unbundled parking
▪ Adopt at least one complementary policy to
address to address transportation demand
management (TDM) and curb management
▪ Examples: variable parking meter rates or a
landlord providing employees/residents
transit passes
What does Antioch need to do? By When?
TRANSIT STATION ACCESS AND CIRCULATION
Compliance requirements:
▪ Adopt a jurisdiction-wide Complete Streets
Policy
▪ Prioritize implementation of Active
Transportation Plan and/or relevant Community
Based Transportation Plans within TOC station
area.
▪ Complete an access gap analysis and
accompanying capital and/or service
improvement program.
▪ Identify opportunities for Mobility Hub
planning and implementation.
What does Antioch need to do? By When?
OVERVIEW OF HOW TO COMPLY
Processes to demonstrate compliance in the
four topic areas:
Use or Amend
Existing Adopted
Policies or Plans
Adopt New
Policies/Standards
Prior to Adoption
of OBAG 4
Ferries
What does Antioch need to do? By When?
What Resources are Available?
What Resources are Available?
ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE
▪ Breaks down TOC Policy and includes
requirements, steps, and options to comply
▪ Directs to several resources to help comply
including MTC’s Parking Policy Playbook
Ferries
What Resources are Available?
GRANTS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST WITH POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Specific Plans and Zoning Changes Grant
Housing Policies Grant
Parking Management Grant
Transit Station Access and Circulation Grant
What Resources are Available?
GRANT APPLICATIONS WERE DUE IN NOVEMBER 2024
Antioch applied for 3 of the 4 grants:
▪ Specific Plans and Zoning Changes Grant requested $650,000 ▪ Parking Management Grant requested $100,000
▪ Transit Station Access and Circulation Grant requested $100,000 ▪ Antioch requested a total of $850,000
Ferries
TENTATIVE GRANT AWARDS
February 14, 2025 - MTC Planning Committee Approval of Grant Applications What are the
Next Steps?
What are the Next Steps?
TOC POLICY NEXT STEPS
▪ Once awarded, City Council must adopt a Resolution of Local Support to receive the grant funds
Develop a work plan to:
▪ Update the Hillcrest Station Area Specific Plan to comply with the TOC policies ▪ Identify and plan to adopt feasible affordable housing policies ▪ Eliminate parking minimums and adopt parking maximums ▪ Complete any outstanding station access and circulation requirements Ferries
What is the TOC Policy?
TOC POLICY TIMELINE
SEPTEMBER
2022
MTC adopted TOC
Policy
(MTC Resolution 4530)
SEPTEMBER
2024
MTC releases
Administrative
Guidance for Policy
Call for Applications
Announcements and
Application Release
10 OCTOBER 2022-
NOVEMBER 2024
TOC Implementation
and Planning Grants
Application Window
22 NOVEMBER
2024
Deadline for Grant
Applications
14 FEBRUARY
2025
MTC Planning
Committee Approval
of Grant Applications
(tentative)
1 MARCH
2025
Planning Assistance
Project Kick-Off
(tentative)
EARLY
2026
Compliance with
TOC Policy prior to
adoption of OBAG 4
in 2026
SEPTEMBER
2024
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01-28-25
STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: Regular Meeting of January 28, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBMITTED BY: Melissa Rhodes, City Clerk
Christina Garcia, CMC, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council continue th e Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
DISCUSSION
N/A
ATTACHMENT
None.
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01-28-25
STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: Regular Meeting of January 28, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBMITTED BY: Melissa Rhodes, City Clerk
Christina Garcia, CMC, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: City Council Special Meeting/Closed Session Minutes of January 17, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council continue the Special Meeting/Closed Session Minutes of January 17, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
DISCUSSION
N/A
ATTACHMENT
None.
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01-28-25
STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: Regular Meeting of January 28, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBMITTED BY: Melissa Rhodes, City Clerk
Christina Garcia, CMC, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: City Council Special Meeting/Budget Study Session Minutes of January 27, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council continue t he Special Meeting/Budget Study Session Minutes of January 27, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
DISCUSSION
N/A
ATTACHMENT
None.
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Non departmental
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City Manager
00417170 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LIBRARY Q1 TECHNOLOGY AG REEMENT 1,034.53 City Clerk
00207391 ALHAMBRA WATER DELIVERY SERVICE 51.46
00207392 ALHAMBRA WATER DELIVERY SERVICE 45.46
00417185 IIMC MEMBERSHIP DUES 135.00
00417261 EIDEN, KITTY J MINUTES 1,225.00
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00417300 ACCOUNTEMPS TEMP SERVICES 1,123.92
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 8.25
00417359 IIMC MEMBERSHIP - RHODES 505.00
City Treasurer
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 26.62
CLAIMS BY FUND REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD OF
DECEMBER 27, 2024 - JANUARY 16, 2025
FUND/CHECK#
Finance Accounting
Prepared by : L. Reyes
1/22/2025 January 28, 2025 Page 1
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FOR THE PERIOD OF
DECEMBER 27, 2024 - JANUARY 16, 2025
FUND/CHECK#
00417371 LOOMIS ARMORED LLC ARMORED CAR PICKUP 350.60
Human Resources
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Economic Development
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Finance Administration
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Finance Operations
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Non Departmental
00301554 NEWSOME, TORIN BUSINESS LICENSE REFUND 110.00
00417297 WAGEWORKS ADMIN FEE 12/2024 500.00
00417383 MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITY PAYROLL 68,467.83
00417384 MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITY PAYROLL 60,479.13
Public Works Administration
Public Works Street Maintenance
00417198 OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 39.79
00417208 SHARJO LLC ABATEMENT SERVICES 15,764.34
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 124.12 00417269 HOME DEPOT, THE SMALL TOOLS 976.05
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00417347 DU ALL SAFETY LLC OSHA TRAINING 1,125.00
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00417405 SHARJO LLC CREEK CLEAN UP 3,170.43
Public Works-Signal/Street Lights
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Public Works-Facilities Maintenance
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00417392 PEPPER INVESTMENTS INC DECEMBER MAINTENANCE 1 ,060.00 00417394 PRECISION PLUMBING AND CONTRACTING INC PLUMB ING SERVICES 692.70 00417395 REAL PROTECTION INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3, 939.00 00417398 ROBINS LOCK AND KEY LOCKSMITH SERVICES 440.00
Public Works-Parks Maint
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 107.96 00417285 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC CO ELECTRIC 400.76
00417306 AMERICAN PLUMBING INC PLUMBING SERVICES 3,926 .25 00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 161.15
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 101.56
00417374 LOWES COMPANIES INC SINK 665.95
00417375 M AND L OVERHEAD DOORS PARK REPAIR 2,615.63
00417398 ROBINS LOCK AND KEY LOCKSMITH SERVICES 220.00
00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 110,7 10.15 Public Works-Median/General Land
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 44.53 00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 449.83
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 64.14
00417390 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC CO ELECTRIC 14.99
00417403 SALSBURY INDUSTRIES METAL LOCKERS AND KEYS 3, 785.79 00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 12,75 6.92 00950165 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY HOLDING LLC IRRIGAT ION SUPPLIES 7,143.74 Police Administration
00417159 AMERICAN TROPHIES AWARDS & PROMOTIONS PLAQUE S 289.96 00417162 ARROWHEAD SCIENTIFIC INC EVIDENCE SUPPLIES 82 6.54 00417163 AT AND T MOBILITY DEPARTMENT PHONES 7,122.00
00417164 BPS TACTICAL INC. VESTS 762.33
00417168 CONCORD UNIFORMS LLC UNIFORMS 1,010.45
00417171 CRUMP INVESTIGATIONS BACKGROUNDS 3,400.00
00417180 FEDEX POSTAGE 110.19
00417188 JASON LOUIS TRAINING 2,413.15
00417190 LEWIS, ERIN EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 328.44
00417195 NELSON, AMANDA SUSANNE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 277.00 00417200 PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC, THE MEDICAL EX AMS 7,206.00 00417202 REACH PROJECT INC OCTOBER 2024 SERVICES 17,08 3.00 00417205 SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS TRAINING WATER 54.95
00417206 SCHNEIDER, MICHAEL C EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 24 1.25 00417207 SCHNEIDER, MICHAEL C EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 34 2.15 00417209 SOURCING GROUP, THE FORMS 392.85
00417213 T JUNG INVESTIGATIONS BACKGROUND 1,900.50
00417215 TRANSUNION RISK & ALT DATA SOLUTIONS LEO DA TABASE 75.00 00417249 BECERRA, ARTURO MODESTO EXPENSE REIMBURSEMEN T 1,153.66 Finance Accounting
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FUND/CHECK#
00417258 CONTRA COSTA FIRE EQUIPMENT FIRE EXTINGUISHE RS 975.10 00417281 NJOROGE, JOSEPH NJIHIA EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 314.50 00417309 ARROWHEAD 24 HOUR TOWING INC TOWING SERVICES 6,006.50 00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 844.40
00417318 BPS TACTICAL INC. PD VESTS 1,588.48
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 639.90
00417331 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT CHARGE 89.1 0 00417332 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES LATE FEE 25.00
00417338 CODE 3 WEAR PUBLIC SAFETY OUTFITTERS LLC UNIFORMS 454.83 00417342 COX, JOHN SPENCER EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 110.9 1 00417343 CRIME SCENE CLEANERS INC PROFESSIONAL SERVIC ES 130.00 00417346 CSI FORENSIC SUPPLY LLC EVIDENCE SUPPLIES 610 .14 00417348 DUFFY, ADAM JAMES PER DIEM 172.00
00417376 MALSOM, STACEY K EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 99.99
00417381 MII TRAINING INNOVATIONS LLC TRAINING 950.00
00417385 NILSEN, ERIK ROBERT PER DIEM 184.00
00417386 NILSEN, ERIK ROBERT PER DIEM 460.00
00417391 PALMA, KRISTIAN PER DIEM 86.00
00417393 PERRY, APRIL PER DIEM 258.00
00417404 SHAFFER, COLE ANDREW PER DIEM 860.00
00417406 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING-TA NGUMA 622.00 00417407 SOUZA MELLONE, MICHAEL C PER DIEM 430.00
00417408 SOUZA MELLONE, MICHAEL C EXPENSE REIMBURSEME NT 499.13 00417413 TANGUMA, CAESAR ELI PER DIEM 860.00
00417427 YEGA, JEFFERSON DOH PER DIEM 86.00
00949963 CHAPLIN & HILL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES LLC IN VESTIGATIONS 10,373.16 00949966 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES COPIER LEASE 1,031.48
00949968 WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC EVIDENCE STORAGE 263.14
00950150 CHAPLIN & HILL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES LLC IN VESTIGATIONS 10,288.36 Police Prisoner Custody
00417205 SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS JAIL FOOD 78.93
Police Community Policing
00417178 FASTRAK VIOLATION PROCESSING ON DUTY TOLL 72. 00 00417179 FASTRAK VIOLATION PROCESSING ON DUTY TOLL 21. 00 00417263 FASTRAK VIOLATION PROCESSING ON DUTY TOLL 10. 50 00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 610.99 00417337 CLAWSON, CORRIE K9 CONCRETE PAD 2,500.00
Police Traffic Division
00417354 GREEN, ROBERT A EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 93.92
Police Investigations
00417156 ALHAMBRA WATER 171.86
00417181 FLYMOTION INTERIOR UAS REPLACEMENT 2,084.00
00417186 GPS VEHCILE TRACKING SOLUTIONS LLC GPS TRACK ER RENEWAL 2,994.00 00417194 NAPA SOLANO SART CRIME LAB EXAM 21,600.00
00417203 REWORLD HOLDING CORP FKA COVANTA EVIDENCE DE STRUCTION 1,613.02 00417214 THOMSON WEST CRIME ANALYSIS 1,900.00
00417242 ALHAMBRA WATER 284.79
00417278 NAPA SOLANO SART CRIME LAB EXAM 2,400.00
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FOR THE PERIOD OF
DECEMBER 27, 2024 - JANUARY 16, 2025
FUND/CHECK#
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 198.32
00417341 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LAB SERVICES 18,262.60
PD Special Investigations Unit
00417349 EAN SERVICES LLC CAR RENTALS 7,967.24
Police Communications
00417167 COMCAST CONNECTION SERVICES 2,715.74
00417192 LIVEVIEW TECHNOLOGIES, INC MOBILE SECURITY S YSTEM 27,327.75 00417196 NET TRANSCRIPTS TRANSCRIPT SERVICES 102.96
00417199 PACIFIC TELEMANAGEMENT SERVICES PAY PHONE 78. 00 00417245 AMS DOT NET INC VMWARE UPGRADE 1,072.50
00417247 AT AND T MCI MODEM 1,022.79
00417257 COMCAST CONNECTION SERVICES 311.80
00417267 GLOBALSTAR USA SATELITE PHONE 269.79
00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 939.84
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 77.65
00950166 SUPERION LLC DYNAMIC STAFF SCHEDULING 17,264.00 Office Of Emergency Management
00417279 NAVIGATING PREPAREDNESS ASSOC CONSULTING SER VICES 2,962.50 00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 501.41
Police Facilities Maintenance
00417306 AMERICAN PLUMBING INC PLUMBING SERVICES 1,437 .35 00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 302.70
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 855.50
00417364 KARLA'S JANITORIAL & SUPPLIERS, LLC JANITORI AL SERVICES 7,462.00 00417372 LOPEZ MNTS SVCS LLC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6,4 50.00 00417374 LOWES COMPANIES INC SINKS 381.13
00417392 PEPPER INVESTMENTS INC DECEMBER MAINTENANCE 2 22.00 00417395 REAL PROTECTION INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 41 1.27 Youth Network Services
00417303 ALAYSHIA FRAZIER YOCH PROGRAM 288.00
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 13.64
00417333 CHAO, ALEXANDRA YOCH PROGRAM 864.00
00417345 CRUZ, ADHRYAN ANDREW TAN YOCH PROGRAM 544.00
00417351 FOLGERGRAPHICS INC GUIDE PRINTING 1,300.00
00417353 GORMAN, ISOBELLA YOCH PROGRAM 320.00
00417400 RODRIGUEZ, DAYANARA YOCH PROGRAM 64.00
00417402 SAAVEDRA, GIANNA YOCH PROGRAM 768.00
00417422 VAUGHAN, HAMIDAH YOCH PROGRAM 896.00
PSCR Administration
00417364 KARLA'S JANITORIAL & SUPPLIERS, LLC JANITORI AL SERVICES 770.00 Community Development Administration
00417291 SCUDERO, KEVIN S EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 44.98
00417387 OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 49.54
Community Development Land Planning Services
00417176 EIDEN, KITTY J PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 175.00
CD Code Enforcement
00417252 CACEO MEMBERSHIP DUES 100.00
00417321 CACEO MEMBERSHIP DUES 100.00
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FOR THE PERIOD OF
DECEMBER 27, 2024 - JANUARY 16, 2025
FUND/CHECK#
PW Engineer Land Development
00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 62.91
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 2.90
00417336 CIVIC AVIANO LLC PG&E REIMBURSEMENT 2,810.13
00950141 INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 103,383.75 Community Development Building Inspection
00417296 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC CONSULTING SERVICES 1, 600.25 00417299 WISNIEWSKI, DANIELLE NICOLE EXPENSE REIMBURS EMENT 305.00 00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 2.24
00950139 GRAINGER INC SUPPLIES 73.05
Capital Imp. Administration
00207384 ISINGS CULLIGAN WATER DISPENSER 42.65
00417379 MEDEIROS, LORILEE A EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 40. 32 206 American Rescue Plan Fund
Non departmental
Non Departmental
00417313 BAY AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES INC BRIDGE HOUSI NG 109,158.79 00417401 RUDRAM LLC BRIDGE HOUSING 97,333.33
P & R Community Center
00417344 CRUSADER FENCE COMPANY LLC PROGRESS PAYMENT #6 46,904.00 207 CalVIP Grant Fund
Violence Intervention & Preven
00417350 EVIDENT CHANGE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 17,940.0 0 213 Gas Tax Fund
Streets
00417285 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC CO ELECTRIC 560.31
00417390 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC CO ELECTRIC 298.52
214 Animal Services Fund
Animal Services
00417201 PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN SERVICES, INC LABOR 167. 24 00417241 AIRGAS INC VET SUPPLIES 101.30
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 130.94 00417302 AIRGAS INC VET SUPPLIES 98.74
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 89.57
00417360 JA BAULCH AND ASSOCIATES ANESETHIA ANNUAL 991 .27 219 Recreation Fund
Non departmental
00417169 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MEAL PROGRAM 1,693.00
00417173 DEER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL REFUND DEPOSIT 500.00
00417270 HUDSON, LAWANA LEE REFUND DEPOSIT 200.00
00417276 MARTINEZ, DIANA REFUND DEPOSIT 850.00
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 71.57
Nick Rodriguez Community Cent
00417244 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 1 ,413.60 00417247 AT AND T MCI MODEM 76.86
00417259 COSTCO VARIOUS BUSINESS EXPENSES 264.39
00417319 BRADY INDUSTRIES JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 1,884.11
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 21.68
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CLAIMS BY FUND REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD OF
DECEMBER 27, 2024 - JANUARY 16, 2025
FUND/CHECK#
00417392 PEPPER INVESTMENTS INC DECEMBER MAINTENANCE 2 22.00 00417395 REAL PROTECTION INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 11 4.49 00417398 ROBINS LOCK AND KEY LOCKSMITH SERVICES 305.48
Recreation Sports Programs
00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 32.23
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 9.01
00417374 LOWES COMPANIES INC SUPPLIES 54.13
Recreation-Comm Center
00207335 DIRECTV MUSIC CHANNELS 47.99
00207336 REYES, ALLAN CLASS REFUND 15.00
00417189 JENNIFER LYNN HINES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,7 69.69 00417251 BRADY INDUSTRIES JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 3,467.31
00417259 COSTCO VARIOUS BUSINESS EXPENSES 499.52
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 184.44 00417305 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC SUPPLIES 1.50
00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 33.39
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 26.25
00417351 FOLGERGRAPHICS INC GUIDE PRINTING 12,613.69
00417364 KARLA'S JANITORIAL & SUPPLIERS, LLC JANITORI AL SERVICES 495.00 00417371 LOOMIS ARMORED LLC ARMORED CAR PICKUP 334.92
00417374 LOWES COMPANIES INC SUPPLIES 214.57
00417395 REAL PROTECTION INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 25 3.71 00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 4,748 .42 00950142 LSA ASSOCIATES INC BURROWING OWL MONITORING 8 15.00 Recreation Water Park
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 184.44 00417273 KNORR SYSTEMS INC CHEMICALS 2,613.95
00417305 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 6 38.43 00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 188.72
00417319 BRADY INDUSTRIES JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 308.79
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 9.35
00417392 PEPPER INVESTMENTS INC DECEMBER MAINTENANCE 5 43.00 00417395 REAL PROTECTION INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 38 3.21 00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 4,569 .33 00950156 KNORR SYSTEMS INC CHEMICALS 467.13
222 Measure C/J Fund
Streets
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 385.29
00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 34,39 3.72 229 Pollution Elimination Fund
Channel Maintenance Operation
00417157 ALTA FENCE CO FENCE REPAIR 515.00
00417287 PARVINDER K GIR RIP-RAP 5,102.24
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 13.26
251 Lone Tree SLLMD Fund
Lonetree Maintenance Zone 1
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 3.03 00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 128.92
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CLAIMS BY FUND REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD OF
DECEMBER 27, 2024 - JANUARY 16, 2025
FUND/CHECK#
00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 5,058 .93 Lonetree Maintenance Zone 2
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 15.87 00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 222.50
00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 11,00 1.54 Lonetree Maintenance Zone 3
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 10.25 00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 96.69
00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 9,437 .75 Lonetree Maintenance Zone 4
00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 2,493 .85 252 Downtown SLLMD Fund
Downtown Maintenance
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 6.89
00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 1,311 .42 253 Almondridge SLLMD Fund
Almondridge Maintenance
00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 2,434 .19 254 Hillcrest SLLMD Fund
Hillcrest Maintenance Zone 1
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 6.75 00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 64.46
00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 8,298 .61 Hillcrest Maintenance Zone 2
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 8.10 00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 225.61
00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 8,245 .62 Hillcrest Maintenance Zone 4
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 5.40 00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 191.83
00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 8,926 .34 255 Park 1A Maintenance District Fund
Park 1A Maintenance District
00417285 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC CO GAS 95.83
00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 32.23
00417340 COMCAST CONNECTION SERVICES 123.80
00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 1,438 .12 256 Citywide 2A Maintenance District Fund
Citywide 2A Maintenance Zone 3
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 1.62 00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 1,510 .86 Citywide 2A Maintenance Zone 4
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 1.35 00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 5,306 .83 Citywide 2A Maintenance Zone 5
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 1.62 00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 2,452 .86 Citywide 2A Maintenance Zone 6
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CLAIMS BY FUND REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD OF
DECEMBER 27, 2024 - JANUARY 16, 2025
FUND/CHECK#
00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 2,309 .97 Citywide 2A Maintenance Zone 8
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 5.40 00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 4,192 .54 Citywide 2A Maintenance Zone 9
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 4.04 00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 128.92
00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 5,542 .90 Citywide 2A Maintenance Zone10
00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 2,658 .67 257 SLLMD Administration Fund
SLLMD Administration
00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 160.51
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 42.61
00417374 LOWES COMPANIES INC CHAIN 22.92
00950162 ROADSAFE TRAFFIC SYSTEMS INC TRAFFIC SIGNS 1, 485.13 259 East Lone Tree SLLMD Fund
Zone 1-District 10
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 3.12
00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 4,531 .92 281 CFD 2018-01 Public Services Fund
CFD 2018-01 Maintenance
00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 2,305 .14 283 CFD 2022-01 Public Services Fund
CFD 2018-01 Maintenance
00417415 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE SERVICES 406.8 5 311 Capital Improvement Fund
Streets
00417369 LILYPAD EV LLC CHARGE POINT INSTALL 27,118.14
376 Lone Diamond Fund
Assessment District
00301563 PUBLIC STORAGE MONTHLY STORAGE FEE 147.00
570 Equipment Maintenance Fund
Non departmental
00417184 HUNT AND SONS INC FUEL 9,918.81
00417271 HUNT AND SONS INC FUEL 7,281.19
00417358 HUNT AND SONS INC FUEL 19,803.61
Equipment Maintenance
00417193 MSI FUEL MANAGEMENT INC EXTENDED MAINTENANCE 1,649.00 00417250 BILL BRANDT FORD OUTSIDE REPAIRS 3,956.64
00417255 CHUCKS BRAKE AND WHEEL SERVICE INC PARTS 38.41 00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 283.18 00417275 LIM AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY INC PARTS 276.49
00417283 OREILLY AUTO PARTS PARTS 413.23
00417301 AFFORDABLE TIRE CENTER WHEEL ALIGNMENT 345.00
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 132.49
00417335 CHUCKS BRAKE AND WHEEL SERVICE INC PARTS 685. 94 00417370 LIM AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY INC PARTS 449.86
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CLAIMS BY FUND REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD OF
DECEMBER 27, 2024 - JANUARY 16, 2025
FUND/CHECK#
00417382 MUNICIPAL MAINT EQUIPMENT INC PARTS 428.50
00417388 OREILLY AUTO PARTS PARTS 2,531.72
00417409 SPRAYTEC SWIVEL REEL 1,175.42
00417424 WALNUT CREEK FORD PARTS 495.84
00950160 PETERSON TRACTOR CO PARTS 446.96
573 Information Services Fund
Information Services
00417244 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 2 4.13 00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 124.25
Network Support & PCs
00417167 COMCAST CONNECTIONS SERVICES 2,715.73
00417247 AT AND T MCI MODEM 81.40
00417272 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INC AZURE OVERAGES 169 .22 00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 193.74
00950138 CARTER, RONN MEETING CAMERA OPERATOR 1,260.00
Telephone System
00417247 AT AND T MCI MODEM 758.92
00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 1,541.38
00950148 ALTURA COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS LLC PHONE SYS TEM RENEWAL 4,287.96 Office Equipment Replacement
00417245 AMS DOT NET INC DR AZURE PROJECT 502.38
577 Post Retirement Medical-Police Fund
Non Departmental
00417219 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,067.80
00417225 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 1,622.64
00417229 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 954.90
00417230 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 528.16
00417231 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 528.16
00417233 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 1,956.51
00417234 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 709.38
00949970 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 528.16
00949971 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,735.54
00949975 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 1,297.98
00949976 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 454.10
00949978 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,067.80
00949979 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 817.12
00949983 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 528.16
00949985 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,067.80
00949992 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 1,112.90
00949993 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,735.54
00949998 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 528.16
00950000 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 965.00
00950002 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 1,011.40
00950005 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 817.12
00950017 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,067.80
00950018 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,067.80
00950019 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,067.80
00950022 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 1,845.22
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CLAIMS BY FUND REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD OF
DECEMBER 27, 2024 - JANUARY 16, 2025
FUND/CHECK#
00950028 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,067.80
00950034 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 528.16
00950035 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 1,011.40
00950036 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 546.39
00950037 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,067.80
00950046 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 185.08
00950047 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 676.68
00950048 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,003.22
00950049 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,067.80
00950052 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 473.38
00950061 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,735.84
00950064 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 1,511.35
00950066 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,503.00
00950070 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 668.70
00950072 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 954.90
00950073 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 1,671.25
00950079 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,067.80
00950081 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 1,337.71
00950084 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,067.80
00950085 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 1,011.40
00950087 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 1,511.35
00950091 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 398.45
00950100 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 709.98
00950101 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,735.54
00950109 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,067.80
00950110 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,067.80
00950112 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 504.30
00950114 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 1,884.82
00950118 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 528.16
00950119 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,067.80
00950123 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 726.50
00950129 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 909.96
00950133 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 855.70
00950134 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 954.90
00950136 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 30.66
00950137 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,067.80
00950161 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 528.16
00950163 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 1,586.21
578 Post Retirement Medical-Misc Fund
Non Departmental
00417220 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 176.48
00417223 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00417224 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00417227 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 304.59
00417228 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00417235 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00417236 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 216.75
00949969 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
Finance Accounting
Prepared by : L. Reyes
1/22/2025 January 28, 2025 Page 11
CLAIMS BY FUND REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD OF
DECEMBER 27, 2024 - JANUARY 16, 2025
FUND/CHECK#
00949972 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 426.70
00949974 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00949977 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00949982 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 196.69
00949987 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00949990 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 161.20
00949991 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00949994 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 196.69
00949995 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 551.38
00949996 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00949999 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 196.69
00950006 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950009 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950011 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950012 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 551.38
00950013 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 551.38
00950014 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950015 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 196.69
00950016 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950024 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 709.38
00950025 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950026 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 551.38
00950027 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 551.38
00950032 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950033 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950041 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950042 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950045 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950051 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950056 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 196.69
00950057 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950058 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950060 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950062 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950067 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950069 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950074 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 196.69
00950078 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 709.38
00950080 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950082 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 46.48
00950086 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950088 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950090 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950094 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950099 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950102 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950106 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950116 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
Finance Accounting
Prepared by : L. Reyes
1/22/2025 January 28, 2025 Page 12
CLAIMS BY FUND REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD OF
DECEMBER 27, 2024 - JANUARY 16, 2025
FUND/CHECK#
00950121 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 220.00
00950122 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 309.46
00950125 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950132 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950135 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950154 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 552.38
00950157 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 405.00
00950167 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 4,780.56
00950168 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
579 Post Retirement Medical-Mgmt Fund
Non Departmental
00417221 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 1,509.00
00417222 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 551.38
00417226 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00417232 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 431.38
00417237 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 474.30
00417238 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,735.54
00417239 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 551.38
00949973 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00949980 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 551.38
00949981 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00949984 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 551.38
00949986 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 185.08
00949988 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 136.69
00949989 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,067.80
00949997 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950001 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950003 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 56.00
00950004 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 551.38
00950007 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950008 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 451.37
00950010 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 431.38
00950020 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950021 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950023 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950029 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 473.38
00950030 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950031 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950038 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 426.70
00950039 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 400.00
00950040 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950043 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950044 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,735.54
00950050 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950053 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 528.16
00950054 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950055 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950059 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 817.12
Finance Accounting
Prepared by : L. Reyes
1/22/2025 January 28, 2025 Page 13
CLAIMS BY FUND REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD OF
DECEMBER 27, 2024 - JANUARY 16, 2025
FUND/CHECK#
00950063 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 934.26
00950065 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950068 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 1,845.22
00950071 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 426.70
00950075 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,067.80
00950076 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950077 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950083 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950089 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950092 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950093 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950095 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950096 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 136.69
00950097 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 429.00
00950098 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 196.69
00950103 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950104 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950105 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950107 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 1,011.40
00950108 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950111 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 431.38
00950113 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 318.86
00950115 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950117 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 551.38
00950120 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 110.00
00950124 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950126 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950127 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 315.38
00950128 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 1,902.80
00950130 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 78.69
00950131 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 2,067.80
00950152 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 236.69
00950158 REITREE MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT 431.38
611 Water Fund
Non departmental
00417177 FASTENAL CO SUPPLIES 1,029.51
00417198 OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,748.43
00417246 ANIXTER INC MASTER PAD LOCKS 3,032.15
00417251 BRADY INDUSTRIES JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 2,700.23
00417262 FASTENAL CO VESTS 1,240.64
00417266 GEMPLERS INC RAIN GEAR 9,181.45
00417275 LIM AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY INC PARTS 614.16
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 31.74
00417374 LOWES COMPANIES INC SUPPLIES 55.84
00417410 STANDARD PLUMBING SUPPLY CO. INC. CONCRETE 45 9.11 00417411 STANDARD PLUMBING SUPPLY CO. INC. CONCRETE 47 6.32 00949964 GRAINGER INC SUPPLIES 433.04
00950139 GRAINGER INC CAUTION TAPE 142.50
Finance Accounting
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1/22/2025 January 28, 2025 Page 14
CLAIMS BY FUND REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD OF
DECEMBER 27, 2024 - JANUARY 16, 2025
FUND/CHECK#
Water Supervision
00417352 GOMES, MATT CHECK REPLACEMENT 255.77
00417423 WAIS NADERI CHECK REPLACEMENT 273.95
Water Production
00417160 ANIMAL DAMAGE MANAGEMENT PEST CONTROL 150.00
00417161 ANTIOCH ACE HARDWARE KEYS 25.63
00417212 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD SWRCB AN NUAL PERMIT FEE 21,150.00 00417247 AT AND T MCI MODEM 783.26
00417253 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES LEASE 96.58
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 250.62 00417268 HARRINGTON INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS LLC PUMP PART S 5,150.99 00417269 HOME DEPOT, THE SMALL TOOLS 1,043.41
00417304 ALTA FENCE CO FENCE WORK 3,044.00
00417307 ANTIOCH ACE HARDWARE SUPPLIES 858.72
00417308 ANTIOCH ACE HARDWARE PVC 543.11
00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 46.09
00417312 AVEVA SELECT CALIFORNIA SOFTWARE LICENSE 21,2 65.00 00417317 BORGES AND MAHONEY COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 689.76
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 227.23
00417355 GUALCO GROUP INC, THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4 ,000.00 00417363 KARL NEEDHAM ENTERPRISES INC SLUDGE 21,634.90
00417364 KARLA'S JANITORIAL & SUPPLIERS, LLC JANITORI AL SERVICES 939.00 00417366 KRUGER INC SAND 1,040.38
00417374 LOWES COMPANIES INC SUPPLIES 842.11
00417378 MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO PARTS 1,368.56
00417387 OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 145.57
00417390 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC CO ELECTRIC 58.81
00417399 ROBINS LOCK AND KEY LOCKSMITH SERVICES 220.00
00417419 UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC CHEMICALS 8,485.00
00417420 UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC CHEMICALS 8,440.98
00417421 UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC CHEMICALS 15,372.12
00950151 CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS US LLC CHEMICALS 10,859.8 7 00950153 GRAINGER INC ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 4,972.06
Water Distribution
00417158 AMERICAN CASTING AND MFG CORP METER LOCK TAG S 2,954.00 00417165 C AND J FAVALORA TRUCKING INC FULTON RECYCLE 20,025.00 00417172 CWEA SFBS MEMBERSHIP DUES 239.00
00417174 DELTA DIABLO RECYCLE WATER 8,056.61
00417177 FASTENAL CO SUPPLIES 301.76
00417183 HAWTHORN VENTURES LLC UNIFORM 1,225.35
00417187 ISINGS CULLIGAN NOVEMBER WATER 2024 21.33
00417191 LIM AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY INC SMALL TOOLS 36.21
00417198 OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 296.89
00417211 STANDARD PLUMBING SUPPLY CO. INC. FITTINGS 93 .28 00417216 ULINE SUPPLIES 50.94
00417243 ALTA FENCE CO FENCE REPAIR 228.00
00417260 E SOURCE COMPANIES LLC STATE WATER AUDIT 2,7 00.00 00417262 FASTENAL CO WRENCH 603.65
Finance Accounting
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1/22/2025 January 28, 2025 Page 15
CLAIMS BY FUND REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD OF
DECEMBER 27, 2024 - JANUARY 16, 2025
FUND/CHECK#
00417265 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES INSURANCE PREM IUM 101.79 00417284 PACE SUPPLY CORP VALVE REPAIR PARTS 4,342.19
00417289 ROBERTS AND BRUNE CO WATER PIPE 1,448.70
00417290 SCHATZ, MICHAEL J EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 718.7 5 00417295 SUNRISE ENVIRONMENTAL LUBRICANTS 308.07
00417308 ANTIOCH ACE HARDWARE PIPE FITTINGS 700.11
00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 32.23
00417320 C AND J FAVALORA TRUCKING INC FULTON RECYCLE 5,400.00 00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 524.83
00417334 CHECK PROCESSORS INC LOCKBOX PROCESSING 505.4 2 00417361 JACK DOHENY COMPANY HOSE 199.40
00417374 LOWES COMPANIES INC PIPE FITTINGS 1,729.49
00417389 PACE SUPPLY CORP PIPE FITTINGS 2,325.63
00417410 STANDARD PLUMBING SUPPLY CO. INC. SUPPLIES 74 4.33 00417418 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC UTILITY PAYMENT SYSTE M 41,530.77 00417425 WESTERN PACIFIC TRUCK SCHOOL DMV CLASS 9,990. 00 00949965 INFOSEND INC PRINT AND MAIL SERVICES 4,262.39
00950140 INFOSEND INC PRINT AND MAIL SERVICES 62.10
00950146 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES COPY EXPENSE 54.66
00950149 BADGER METER INC CELLULAR SERVICE 14,546.34
00950153 GRAINGER INC SUPPLIES 162.99
00950155 INFOSEND INC PRINT AND MAIL SERVICES 501.12
Public Buildings & Facilities
00417254 CDM SMITH INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 44,396.45
00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 119.63
00417416 THOMAS C. PAVLETIC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6,6 60.00 Water Systems
00950149 BADGER METER INC REGISTERS 21,771.60
621 Sewer Fund
Swr-Wastewater Administration
00417161 ANTIOCH ACE HARDWARE SUPPLIES 954.43
00417165 C AND J FAVALORA TRUCKING INC FULTON RECYCLE 20,025.00 00417187 ISINGS CULLIGAN NOVEMBER WATER 2024 21.32
00417197 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS OF CA INC PRE-EM PLOYMENT MEDICAL 916.00 00417198 OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 39.81
00417210 SPARTAN TOOL LLC PUSH CAMERA 3,619.32
00417216 ULINE SUPPLIES 50.93
00417217 WECO INDUSTRIES INC MANHOLE HOOKS 2,428.52
00417243 ALTA FENCE CO FENCE REPAIR 228.00
00417262 FASTENAL CO SAW BLADES 470.96
00417298 WECO INDUSTRIES INC FILL HOSE 1,590.51
00417310 AT AND T MCI MODEM 65.62
00417320 C AND J FAVALORA TRUCKING INC FULTON RECYCLE 5,400.00 00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 108.15
00417334 CHECK PROCESSORS INC LOCKBOX PROCESSING 505.4 2 00417347 DU ALL SAFETY LLC OSHA TRAINING 1,125.00
00417374 LOWES COMPANIES INC SUPPLIES 224.91
00417377 MCCAMPBELL ANALYTICAL INC WATER SAMPLING 789. 00 Finance Accounting
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CLAIMS BY FUND REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD OF
DECEMBER 27, 2024 - JANUARY 16, 2025
FUND/CHECK#
00417387 OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 36.96
00417418 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC UTILITY PAYMENT SYSTE M 41,530.78 00949965 INFOSEND INC PRINT AND MAIL SERVICES 4,262.38
00950140 INFOSEND INC PRINT AND MAIL SERVICES 62.08
00950146 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES COPIER 99.35
00950153 GRAINGER INC SUPPLIES 162.99
00950155 INFOSEND INC PRINT AND MAIL SERVICES 501.12
00950159 OWEN EQUIPMENT SALES SUPPLIES 835.19
00950164 SCOTTO, CHARLES W AND DONNA F FEBRUARY 2025 RENT 5,350.00 631 Marina Fund
Marina Administration
00417264 FASTSIGNS CHRISTMAS PARADE BANNER 223.87
00417282 OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 33.96
00417306 AMERICAN PLUMBING INC PLUMBING SERVICES 350.0 0 00417330 CALIF, STATE OF USE TAX REMITTANCE 0.36
00417339 COMCAST CONNECTION SERVICES 698.81
00417357 HENDERSON MARINE SUPPLY DOCK REPAIR MATERIAL 1,445.95 00417364 KARLA'S JANITORIAL & SUPPLIERS, LLC JANITORI AL SERVICES 1,540.00 00417374 LOWES COMPANIES INC PROPANE FOR HEATER 400.36
00417392 PEPPER INVESTMENTS INC DECEMBER MAINTENANCE 1 25.00 00417395 REAL PROTECTION INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 79 .39 Finance Accounting
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STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
E
Agenda Item #
DATE: Regular Meeting of January 28, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBMITTED BY: Derek Cole, Interim City Attorney DC
SUBJECT: REJECTION OF CLAIM: NAKEISHA WARDLAW
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council reject the claim submitted by Nakeisha Wardlaw.
Should the City Council desire to discuss this matter, it would be scheduled for a future closed session.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
F
Agenda Item #
STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: Regular Meeting of January 28, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBMITTED BY: Bessie M. Scott, City Manager
SUBJECT: Display of The Pan-African Flag at City Hall
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution directing the City Manager or designee to fly the Pan-African Flag at City Hall throughout the month of February 2025 in recognition of Black History Month in the City of Antioch.
FISCAL IMPACT
This action has no fiscal impact . T he Pan-African Flag will be provided to the City by residents of its community who have requested to fly the flag at City Hall during Black History Month.
DISCUSSION
The City received a request from Antioch Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment ( ACCE) to fly the Pan-African Flag, also known as the Afro- American Flag and the Black Liberation Flag, at Antioch City Hall.
The Pan-African Flag is a tri-color flag consisting of three equal horizontal bands , which are red, black, and green. The three colors on the Pan-African Flag each have a symbolic meaning:
• Red represents the blood that unites all people of Black African ancestry and that was shed for liberation.
• Black represents people whose existence as a nation, though not a nation- state, is affirmed by the existence of the flag.
• Green represents the abundant natural wealth of Africa.
The Pan-African Flag was adopted by the UNIA at a conference in New York City in 1920.
Antioch City Council Report
January 28, 2025 Agenda Item #F 2
At the January 28, 2025 Antioch City Council meeting , the City Council shall discuss a proclamation for Black History Month along with passage of the attached resolution to fly the Pan -African Flag at City Hall throughout the month of February 2025 in recognition of Black History Month in the City of Antioch.
ATTACHMENT
A. Resolution
B. Flag Display Policy
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2025/**
RE
SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO FLY THE PAN-AFRICAN FLAG AT ANTIOCH CITY HALL THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
IN RECOGNITION OF
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
W
HEREAS, in 1920, the Pan-African Flag, also known as the Black Liberation Flag and the Afro-American Flag, was adopted by the UNIA at a conference in New York City;
W
HEREAS, the Pan- African Flag is a tri -color flag consisting of three equal horizontal bands, which are red, black, and green;
W
HEREAS, the three colors on the Pan- African Flag each have a symbolic meaning:
• Red represents the blood that unites all people of Black African ancestry and that was shed for liberation;
• Black represents people whose existence as a nation, though not a nation- state, is affirmed by the existence of the flag; and
• Green represents the abundant natural wealth of Africa; W
HEREAS, many of the residents, students, employees, and business owners within the City of Antioch who contribute to the enrichment of our City are a part of the African American community;
W
HEREAS, African Americans serve as leaders in all professional fields, make contributions that strengthen the fabric of American society; W
HEREAS, African Americans should feel safe to learn, grow, work, and enjoy their lives without the fear of discrimination, harassment, or hate crimes; W
HEREAS, the African American civil rights movement has achieved great progress, but there is more work to be done within our nation; W
HEREAS, the Pan-African Flag, also known as the Black Liberation Flag or Afro American Flag, has been used since the 1920’s as a symbol of freedom and unity; W
HEREAS, flying the Pan -African Flag at City Hall throughout the month of February 2025 further symbolizes the City’s celebration of diversity and support for the African American community;
W
HEREAS, the Pan-African Flag has been raised around the world as a symbol of freedom, unity, inclusion, belonging, and hope for members of the African American community;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025/**
January 28, 2025
W
HEREAS, the City of Antioch will be offered a Pan-African Flag by residents of its community who request to fly the flag at City Hall during Black History Month; and W
HEREAS, the City Council is open to considering similar requests to fly flags celebrating the efforts of other nationally recognized civil rights movements that strive for equal rights and equal protection under the law for groups that have historically endured and sought to overcome unlawful and unjust discrimination within our country.
N
OW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Antioch hereby directs:
T
he City Manager or designee to fly the Pan-African Flag, also known as the Black Liberation Flag and the Afro-American Flag, at City Hall throughout the month of February 2025 in recognition of Black History Month in the City of Antioch. * * * * * * * *
I
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Antioch at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 28th day of January, 2025, by the following vote:
A
YES:
N
OES:
ABS
TAIN:
ABS
ENT:
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________________________________
MELISSA RHODES
CI
TY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANITOCH
ATTACHMENT B
C ity of Antioch Flag Display Policy
February 11, 2020
CI
TY OF ANTIOCH
FLAG DISPLAY POLICY
EXHIBIT A
City of Antioch Flag Display Policy
February 11, 2020
Table of Contents
Article I. Introduction .....................................................................................................1 Section 1.01 Goal .............................................................................................................1 Section 1.02 Purpose .......................................................................................................1 Section 1.03 Applicability ..................................................................................................1 Section 1.04 The American Flag in Antioch......................................................................1 Section 1.05 Definitions.....................................................................................................1 Section 1.06 References ..................................................................................................1
Article II. General Provisions .........................................................................................2 Section 2.01 Policy ...........................................................................................................2 Section 2.02 The Display of Flags on the City’s Flagpoles Communicate the City of Antioch’s Official Sentiments......................................................2 Section 2.03 Display of Flags Generally............................................................................2 Section 2.04 Display of Flags Outside City Hall ...............................................................3 Section 2.05 Display of Flags When There Are Multiple Flagpoles...................................3 Section 2.06 Display of Flags Inside City Hall and Other Facilities ..................................4 Section 2.07 Display of Flags in the City Council Chambers.............................................4 Section 2.08 Disposal of American Flag or State Flag .....................................................4
Article III. Public Requests to Display Flags on City Flagpoles...................................4 Section 3.01 Process and Timeline for Public Requests to a Display Flag at City Hall.......4 Section 3.02 Time Limit for Displaying Other Approved Flags...........................................5 Section 3.03 Other Approved Flags Shall Be Displayed in the Last Position of Honor…. 5 Section 3.04 Purchase of Other Approved Flags..............................................................5
February 11, 2020
ARTICLE I. INTRODUCTION
Section 1.01 Goal
The goal of the City of Antioch (“City”) Flag Display Policy is to provide standard procedures for the display of flags at City facilities while promoting patriotism, inclusion, and pride in the City. The display of flags shall support the vision, mission, and objectives of the City and present the City in a positive and professional manner.
Section 1.02 Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish that the flag of the United States of America (the “American Flag”), the California state flag (the “State Flag ”), United States Armed Forces flags (“Military Flags ”), City of Antioch flag (“Antioch Flag”), and other flags approved by an adopted resolution of the City Council (“Other Approved Flags”) are welcome and authorized for display at Antioch City Hall and/or other City facilities.
Section 1.03 Applicability
This policy applies to all flags identified herein that are flown at City facilities.
Section 1.04 The American Flag in Antioch
The American Flag is a symbol of pride and freedom for all Americans. To encourage patriotism and appreciation for the United States of America, the City of Antioch encourages the display of the American Flag in our city. In particular, the City encourages the display of the American Flag at residential homes, businesses, and civic organizations on Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day. On Memorial Day the American flag should be flown at half -staff from sunrise until noon only, then raised briskly to the top of the staff until sunset, in honor of the nation's battle heroes.
Section 1.05 Definitions
Half-Staff: The position of the f lag when it is one- half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff.
Executive or Military Department: Any agency listed under Sections 101 and 102 of Title 5, United States Code.
Member of Congress : A Senator, Representative, Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico.
Section 1.06 References
United States Code (U.S.C.A.), Title 4 United States Code (U.S.C.A.), Title 36 California Government Code, Sections 430-439.
February 11, 2020
ARTICLE II. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 2.01 Policy
The City’s Flag Display Policy for City Hall and other City facilities shall be in accordance with United States Code (U.S.C.A.), Title 4 and Title 36 and California Government Code, Sections 430-439.
Section 2.02 The Display of Flags on the City’s Flagpoles Represents the City of Antioch’s Official Sentiments
The display of flags represents the City of Antioch’s official sentiments and the City may choose what it desires to publish and endorse on its flagpoles, provided it is consistent with the law. The City shall display commemorative flags only if authorized by the City Council as an expression of the City’s official sentiments. Any such authorization shall be given at a duly noticed meeting of the City Council. The City’s flagpoles are to be used exclusively by the City, where the City Council may display a commemorative flag as a form of government speech and expression. The City’s flagpoles are not intended to serve as a forum for free expression by the public.
Section 2.03 Display of Flags Generally
2.03.1 The American Flag together with the State Flag shall be displayed daily at major City operated facilities.
2.03.2 When the American Flag and State Flag are displayed with other flags, the American Flag shall be placed in the first position of honor and the State Flag shal l be placed in the position of second honor at all times.
2.03.3 The American Flag and State Flag may be displayed from sunrise to sunset.
Proper illumination is recommended if the flags will be displayed twenty-four (24) hours per day.
2.03.4 The American Flag and State Flag should not be displayed on days when the weather would place them at substantial risk of damage, in the judgment of the City Manager or designee.
2.03.5 Flags displayed on the same halyard shall have the American Flag at the peak in the first position of honor , with the State Flag directly below the American Flag in the second position of honor in such a manner as not to interfere with any part of the American Flag. All other flags shall be displayed at a position subordinate to the State Flag.
2.03.6 When the American Flag and State Flag are displayed at the same time on separate flagpoles, the staffs shall be of equal height, the flags shall be of equal size, and the State Flag shall be positioned to the American Flag’s left or the observer’s right. The American Flag shall be hoisted first and lowered last.
2.03.7 The American Flag and State Flag, and any other displayed flag adjacent to these, shall be flown at half-staff during any of the following circumstances:
a) During a national day of mourning or remembrance as declared by the President of the United States. The period of time that the flag s remain at half-staff shall be determined by Presidential order.
b) During a State day of mourning or remembrance as declared by the Governor of the State of California. The period of time that the flags remain at half-staff shall
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be determined by gubernatorial order. On Memorial Day each year, the flags shall be displayed at half-staff until noon only, then raised to the top of the staff. c) By order, and for the period prescribed, by the Antioch City Council. d) An occasion befitting a local day of mourning or remembrance as determined by the City Manager of the City of Antioch. The length of time that the flags remain at half-staff shall be prescribed by the City Manager.
When displayed at half -staff, the American Flag and State Flag shall be first hoisted to the peak for a moment and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flags shall be again raised to the peak before they are lowered for the day. When displayed from adjacent staffs, the American Flag shall be raised and lowered first.
2.03.8 No flag shall be displayed above the American Flag.
2.03.9 When the American Flag is displayed over the middle of the street, the flag should be suspended vertically with the union (blue field) to the north in an east and west street, or to the east in a north and south street
2.03.10 When the American Flag is displayed with another flag from crossed staffs, the American Flag should be on the right (the flag's own right, the observer's left) and its staff should be in front of the staff of the other flag.
2.03.11 The City of Antioch recognizes that any rule or custom pertaining to the display of the American Flag may be altered, modified, or repealed, or additional rules with respect thereto may be prescribed, by the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, whenever deemed to be appropriate or desirable. Any such alteration or additional rule shall take precedence over the practices set forth in this policy.
Section 2.04 Display of Flags Outside City Hall
The American Flag shall be displayed in the first position of honor, which is the observer's extreme left or at the highest point. The State Flag shall be displayed in second position of honor, which on a single flagpole is directly beneath the American Flag. The City of Antioch Flag shall be placed in the third position of honor directly beneath the State Flag, unless a United States Armed Forces Flag (s) (e.g. POW/MIA flag, which serves as the symbol of our Nation's concern and commitment to achieving the fullest possible accounting of all Americans who still remain, or in the future may become, unaccounted for as prisoners of war, missing in action or otherwise unaccounted for as a result of hostile action) precedes it. If so, the City of Antioch Flag will be in the four th position of honor directly below the Military Flag.1 Other Approved Flags shall be in the subordinate positions of honor.
Section 2.05 Display of Flags When There Are Multiple Flagpoles If there are multiple flagpoles displaying flags together in the same location, the American Flag, State Flag and City of Antioch Flag shall be displayed as follows: The American Flag shall be displayed in first position of honor, which is the observer's extreme left or at the highest point in the center . The State Flag shall be displayed in second position of honor to the right of the American Flag. The City of Antioch Flag shall be placed in the third position to the left of the American Flag.
1 At the time of drafting this policy, City Hall uses a single flagpole for the display of the American, California, POW/MIA, and City of Antioch flags. If the City elects to use multiple flagpoles at City Hall at some point in the future, then Section 2.05 of this policy would apply.
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Section 2.06 Display of Flags Inside City Hall and Other Facilities If the American Flag is displayed in a lobby area it must be displayed in the first position of honor. This position is on the left side of the lobby upon entrance.
Section 2.07 Display of Flags in the City Council Chambers The American Flag, State Flag and City Flag shall be the only flags displayed in the City Council Chambers. The American Flag shall be displayed in the first position of honor.
This position is on the Mayor and City Council’s right as they face the audience or to the observer’s left. The State Flag shall be displayed in the second position of honor. This position is to the observer’s right of the American Flag. The City Flag shall be displayed to the observer’s right of the State Flag.
Section 2.08 Disposal of American Flag or State Flag
When the American Flag or State Flag, deteriorates to such a condition that i t no longer serves as a fitting emblem of display, it shall be destroyed in a dignified manner, preferably by burning. All fire stations are flag disposal sites.
ARTICLE III. PUBLIC REQUESTS TO DISPLAY FLAGS ON CITY FLAGPOLES
Section 3.01 Process and Timeline for Public Requests to a Display Flag at City Hall and Other City Facilities
The City Council is open to considering public requests to display flags celebrating the efforts of nationally recognized civil rights movements that strive for equal rights and equal protection under the law for groups that have historically endured and sought to overcome unlawful and unjust discrimination within our country. Public requests to display such flags should be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office at least 45 days prior to the requested date of the flag raising and display.
• The City Clerk shall record the date of the request and forward it to the City Manager and the City Attorney for review.
• The City Manager shall present the request to the Mayor , who shall to agendize the request for the consideration of City Council, unless the City Attorney provides a written recommendation to deny the request supported by his or her analysis that the request is inconsistent with the goals and purposes of the City of Antioch Flag Policy.
• If an applicant’s request to display a flag on the City’s flagpole has been denied, the City Council shall only consider that same request if a member of the City Council makes a request to the Mayor or City Manager in writing on behalf of the applicant to place the item on the City Council agenda. • The City Council shall then consider whether to approve or deny the request to display the flag by majority vote.
• The City Council reserves the right to disqualify or deny requests , in its sole discretion, that are not consistent with the goals and purpose of the City of Antioch Flag Display Policy.
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Section 3.02 Time Limit for Displaying Other Approved Flags Other Approved Flags shall be displayed for a period of time that is reasonable or customary for the subject that is to be commemorated, but no longer than thirty-one (31) continuous days.
Section 3.03 Other Approved Flags Shall Be Displayed in the Last Position of Honor Other Approved Flags displayed on City flagpoles shall be displayed in the last position of honor beneath the City of Antioch Flag, unless otherwise directed by the City Council and to the extent such display does not conflict with federal law, state law, or this policy.
Section 3.04 Purchase of Other Approved Flags
The City may only purchase American Flags, State Flags, Military Flags, and City Flags.
If the City Council votes to display a flag in response to a public request, the person or group making the public request shall provide the flag to the City and be responsible for the cost of the flag.
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TAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
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O: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
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UBMITTED BY: Kwame P. Reed, Assistant City Manager
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PPROVED BY: Bessie Marie Scott, City Manager
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UBJECT: Resolution Approving the Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Antioch and Townsend Public Affairs in an Amount Not to Exceed $62,500, and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute the Consultant Services Agreement and Make the Necessary Budget Adjustments
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
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pprove the Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Antioch and Townsend Public Affairs for $12,500 per month in an amount not to e xceed $62,500 for a term ending June 30, 2025, with a one- time extension for an additional twenty-four (24) months under the same terms; 2) A
uthorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Antioch and Townsend Public Affairs in a form approved by the City Manager and City Attorney; and
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uthorize the City Manager to make the necessary fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments.
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ISCAL IMPACT
The General Fund fiscal year 2025 budget impact associated with the Consultant Services Agreement will be $ 62,500. In the event both parties agree to extend the services, the additional services would be provided through June 30, 2027, and up to $300,000, and will be included for consideration in the upcoming two-year budget cycle.
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SCUSSION
The Antioch City Council directed the City Manager to seek grant writing and legislative service opportunities. With this directive, City staff issued a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for Grant Writing & Management and Legislative Advocacy Services in the Spring
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of 2024. At the conclusion of the bid period, the City received 12 (twelve) responses.
The proposals were reviewed by Department Head staff and then scored and ranked.
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s result of the scoring process, Townsend Public Affairs (“TPA”) was selected to provide the desired services. TPA will provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services for the City. TPA has provided these services for over 25 years and has successfully funded their clients over $3.1 billion in state, federal, and local government grants. In addition to this, TPA’s previous partnership with the City of Antioch between 2003 and 2009, resulted in securing $38.5 million in competitive state and federal funding towards infrastructure projects.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025/XXX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH
APPROVING THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ANTIOCH AND TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $62,500, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council directed the City Manager to seek grant writing and legislative opportunities;
WHEREAS, on April 19, 2024 the City of Antioch circulated a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for Grant Writing & Management and Legislative Advocacy from qualified firms;
WHEREAS, the City received 1 2 (twelve) response to the RFQ that were then reviewed, scored, and ranked by members of the City’s Department Head staff;
WHEREAS, staff recommends Townsend Public Affairs (“TPA”) to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services for the City of Antioch; and
WHEREAS, the City requests to enter into a Consultant Services Agreement with TPA for the remainder of FY 2025 in an amount not to exceed $62,500 with a one-time extension for an additional twenty-four (24) months under the same terms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Antioch does hereby:
1) Approve the Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Antioch and Townsend Public Affairs for $12,500 per month in an amount not to exceed $62,500 for a term ending June 30, 2025 with a one-time extension for an additional twenty -four (24) months under the same terms;
2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Antioch and Townsend Public Affairs in a form approved by the City Attorney and City Manager; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to make the necessary fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025/***
January 28, 2025
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REBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Antioch at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 28 th day of January 2025, by the following vote:
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TY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH
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Grant Writing & Management &
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2024
Revised: January 16, 2025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Cover Letter ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ 2
Firm Qualifications ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 3
Understanding & Approach ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 23
Overall Costs ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 34
Involvement of City Staff ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 36
Conflict of Interest Statement ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 37
City’s Consultant Contract ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 38
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COVER LETTER
May 31, 2024
Brad Helfenberger, Acting Assistant City Manager
City of Antioch
200 H Street
Antioch, CA 94509
Dear Mr. Helfenberger:
Thank you for the opportunity for Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (“TPA”) to submit our proposal for Grant Writing & Management & Legislative Advocacy Services to the City of Antioch (“City”).
TPA’s partnership with the City from 2003 until 2009 resulted in significant legislative and funding achievements on behalf of Antioch, including securing $38,500,000 in competitive state and federal funding for priority infrastructure projects.
Since its inception in 1998, TPA has earned the reputation as a Champion for Better Communities by providing the experience, resources, and relationships expected from a premier legislative advocacy and grant writing firm while also giving clients the unique brand of customer service they deserve: personal attention, maximum accessibility, and passion for their mission.
Our strategic approach to advocacy and funding is tailored to meet the individual needs of each client by leveraging the breadth and depth of our team as well as our vast network of relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
Utilizing this method on behalf of our clients, TPA has shepherded over 150 legislative and regulatory proposals into law and secured over $ 3.1 billion in competitive funding from state, federal, and local government agencies as well as nonprofit foundations and private companies.
Thank you again for your interest in our firm and your consideration of this proposal. This proposal will provide a comprehensive overview of TPA, including the firm’s background, relevant accomplishments, project approach, team experience, client references, and proposed cost.
Please contact us if you have any questions or need additional information. We would be honored to serve the City of Antioch.
Yours truly,
Christopher Townsend (Authorized to Bind the Firm)
President
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FIRM PROFILE
TPA is a state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing firm that provides lobbying and funding services to public agencies and nonprofit organizations throughout California.
• Founder/Owner/President: Christopher Townsend
• Type of Organization: Type “C” Corporation
• Advocacy Success: Shepherded over 150 client-sponsored legislative proposals into law
• Funding Success: Over $3.1 billion in state, federal, and local government grants as well as grants from nonprofit organizations and private companies • Longevity: 25 years (founded in 1998)
• Number of Employees: 25
• Number of Registered State and Federal Lobbyists and Grant Writers: 18 • Number of Offices: Five
o TPA State Capitol Office, Sacramento
o TPA Federal Office, Washington, DC
o TPA Northern California Office, Oakland
o TPA Central California Office, Fresno
o TPA Southern California Office, Newport Beach
• Types of Clients:
o City Governments
o County Governments
o Water and Sanitation Districts
o Transportation Districts
o K–12 School Districts
o Community College Districts
o Parks and Recreation Districts
o Fire Protection Districts
o Museums, Science Centers, and Cultural Facilities
• Areas of Specialization:
o Local Governance (Cities, Counties, Special Districts) o Transportation Policy and Infrastructure
o Water and Sanitation Policy and Infrastructure
o Education Policy and Infrastructure
o Housing and Economic Development
o Parks and Community Facilities (Recreational, Cultural, Historical) o Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources
o Public Safety
o Budget and Finance
• Ranking by Revenue Reported to the California Secretary of State:
o 8th of 491 Firms Registered for the 2022–23 Legislative Session o 99th Percentile
• More California public agencies have hired TPA to represent them in Washington, DC than any other advocacy firm in the nation.
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RELEVANT STATE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
TPA has worked with numerous clients throughout its 25-year history as a firm to help shepherd bills into law via the sponsored bill process. Before the start of the Legislative Session, TPA will convene with clients on policy priorities and ideas to connect with legislators to identify mutual goals. From there, TPA advocates assist with bill language development, socializing policy goals with legislative leaders and stakeholders, and forming coalitions when necessary. Once bills begin their journey through the legislative process, TPA advocates are present in the halls of the Capitol building meeting with legislators, staff, and stakeholders to ensure each milestone of a client - sponsored bill is met with a strong force of support.
In the 2023 Legislative Session alone, TPA helped shepherd eight client -sponsored measures into law. The table below provides an overview of actions taken on behalf of the client’s legislative priorities in 2023.
TPA CLIENT-SPONSORED LEGISLATION: 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION Bill TPA Actions
AB 354
(Nguyen)
TPA ushered the passage of AB 354 (Nguyen, 2023) on behalf of Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT), expanding the District’s board to include another seat from the City of Elk Grove. As is the case for most transit agencies in California, SacRT was created in state statute, and therefore changes to its governance or authority must be made through legislation. Despite being roughly twice the size of Citrus Heights and Folsom, Elk Grove had the same amount of representation on the SacRT board. AB 354 added a second representative for Elk Grove. TPA staff ensured that all affected parties were aware of the needed change, removing any potential opposition, and therefore the bill sailed through the Legislature on consent. The Governor signed the measure into law.
AB 645
(Friedman)
TPA worked with the City of Oakland along with a coalition of five additional local governments on AB 645, which established a pilot program to give local transportation authorities in six cities the authority to install speed safety systems. The measure t ook nearly four legislative sessions before it was signed into law. To garner momentum for its success, TPA works with City of Oakland staff to highlight the need, provide data on the number of accidents and collisions, and provide technical support to the author and her office. From there, TPA was instrumental in coordinating with the five additional cities included in the pilot program and their advocates and legislators to push forward the bill through its various legislative hurdles. Throughout AB 645’s progress through the Legislature, TPA provided lead testimony in multiple policy committees in support, drafted coalition letters, worked with the Author’s office and committee leaders on various iterations of amendments, and orchestrated support and test imony to counteract the opposition’s efforts. The measure was ultimately signed into law.
Following its official passage, TPA worked with the measure’s cosponsors on media press releases to highlight its significance.
AB 705
(Lowenthal)
TPA worked with the City of Avalon to secure Assembly Member Josh Lowenthal as the author of AB 705. AB 705 changed the definition of an autoette in statute in a way that now allows certain autoette owners located on Santa Catalina Island to be able to register their vehicles with the Department of Motor Vehicles. This critical conforming language allows all residents on Santa Catalina Island to be afforded registration uniformity as it relates to the modes of transportation uniquely used on the island. The Governor signed the measure into law.
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AB 1052
(McCarty)
Like many California transit agencies, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has statutory authority to submit to the voters within its jurisdiction a measure to increase sales or parcel taxes for the operation of its system. TPA assisted SacRT in sponsoring AB 1052 (McCarty, 2023) which enables SacRT to limit a potential future tax measure to jurisdictions within its boundary, rather than only adopting a systemwide measure. In this way, individual jurisdictions can choose to tax themselves for improved services or facilities without relying on other neighboring jurisdictions to support the effort. This legislation took significant negotiation and discussion within various committees to effectively explain its need and intent. Throughout the measure’s progress through the Legislature, TPA provided verbal testimony, briefed committee consultants and Legislative members on the purpose and need for the bill, and positioned the client to interface with the Legislature when appropriate. The Governor signed the measure into law.
AB 1173 (Ta)
TPA worked with the Coast Community College District to sponsor legislation that enhances communication between high school districts and community colleges for students applying to higher educational institutions. Specifically, AB 1173 (Ta) requires public high schools that choose to hold a career or college fair to notify each community college district with overlapping jurisdiction, thus exposing high school children to a wide array of collegiate edu cational opportunities. TPA worked with the District and Assembly Member Ta’s office to craft language, advocated on behalf of the bill at each policy committee with committee staff and members, and connected District leadership and Legislative leadership to facilitate the passage of the bill. The Governor signed the measure into law.
AB 1285
(Wicks)
TPA worked with the city of Berkeley to sponsor AB 1285, which ensures greater coordination of state funding programs seeking to address homelessness by requiring cities, counties, and Continuums of Care to partner on how referrals to permanent housing through the coordinate entry system prioritize people living in encampments for permanent housing. At the start of the legislative session, TPA worked with the City to identify the specific government code section and assisted in drafting bill language.
TPA then worked with the City to create fact sheet materials to show to committee members and staff highlighting the purpose and need for the legislation. Throughout the bill’s progress through the Legislature, TPA worked with senior committee staff members to fine-tune language, provided verbal lead testimony in policy committees, and provided the author with speaking points for committee hearings and final floor votes. Given the measure’s benefit to many cities throughout the state that do not directly receive state-programmed homeless dollars, TPA helped form a coalition of cities in support, which ultimately aided its passage into law. The Governor signed the measure into law and highlighted it as a piece of his major homelessness and behavioral health reform package.
SB 381 (Min)
Before the start of the Legislative Session, TPA worked with a coalition of public safety professionals in the Orange County region to identify solutions to a growing problem surrounding e-bike safety. The coalition meeting revealed a need for comprehensiv e safety reform, but also a need for data to support future changes to the law. TPA advocates worked with the City of Laguna Beach to sponsor Senator Min’s SB 381, which tasks the state’s premiere transportation data collection entity – the Mineta Institute – with conducting a study on electric bicycles and the safety of riders and pedestrians by January 1, 2026. Throughout the measure’s process through the legislature, TPA worked with the author’s staff to garner support from other members and stakeholder s, testified at committee hearings in support, and briefed committee consultants and Legislative members on the purpose and need for the bill. The Governor signed the measure into law.
SB 593
(Wiener)
TPA worked with Freedom West Homes to sponsor SB 593, which gives the City and County of San Francisco’s redevelopment successor agency the authority to finance the development, construction, repair, renovation, or reconstruction of up to 5,842 affordable housing units using the successor agency’s property tax revenue. This is one of the few Redevelopment Agency (RDA) successor agency bills signed into law
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by Governor Newsom and one of the few RDA successor agency bills signed into law since 2015, almost 10 years ago. Beginning in October of 2022, TPA began engaging the State Department of Finance to brief them, seek their input, and ensure they were part of this process. Simultaneously, TPA worked with legislative leadership to brief them on efforts and request their sponsorship. Once an author was secured, TPA organized weekly meetings with the coalition and author's office, aided in drafting language, orga nized letters of support, secured witnesses to testify on behalf of the measure, and kept legislative leadership and the Governor’s office abreast of efforts.
While the bill was moving through the Assembly, TPA was part of the effort that included numerous meetings with the Department of Finance and the Governor’s office. When the bill made its way to the Governor, TPA worked to secure over 25 letters to the Governor requesting his support and signature. Ultimately, the Governor signed the measure into law. To commemorate the achievement, TPA worked with Freedom West and other stakeholders on media strategy.
RELEVANT FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The chart below outlines several notable federal legislative advocacy achievements TPA has achieved on behalf of our clients:
City of San Pablo – Department of Defense Public Interest Land Conveyance Advocacy Type of Success Federal Legislative Advocacy - National Defense Authorization Act Project
Description
TPA is currently advocating for the transfer of an Army Reserve Center site to the City of San Pablo. The armory is inactive, and the City sought to explore the possibility of acquiring the land to use as a new public works corporation yard. TPA identified that a public interest land conveyance could be legislated for this purpose through the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and engaged the staff of Representative John Garamendi and the Department of Defense. Through Rep.
Garamendi’s position as Ra nking Member of the Readiness Subcommittee on the House Armed Services Committee, TPA is working to include language into the base text of the FY 2025 NDAA to authorize the federal property transfer.
Year 2023-2024
City of Pleasanton - PFAS Remediation Funding and Legislation Type of Success PFAS Remediation Funding
Project
Description
TPA has extensive experience working on behalf of local governments and California water districts working to remediate PFAS contamination in groundwater.
In addition to helping clients identify funding sources, TPA is engaged in the legislative debate in Congress regarding liability, and funding for PFAS contamination cleanup. In FY 2023 TPA helped secure $2,000,000 in federal Community Project Funding for the City of Pleasanton to rehabilitate one of the city’s drinking water wells impacted by PFAS. We have worked hand in hand with the city’s congressional delegation to highlight the impact PFAS has had on the community, the cost to remediate the contamination, and the long-term needs the City faces.
Year 2022
COVID-19 Local Governance Messaging and Funding Advocacy Type of Success Direct Funding to Local Jurisdictions
Project
Description
Through the COVID -19 pandemic, TPA led a statewide effort to advocate for increased local relief funding in the passage of the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan (ARPA). TPA worked with its municipal clients, as well as in partnership with the California Mayors Coalition to ensure funding was made available for local jurisdictions. TPA coordinated with the National League of Cities and the White House to utilize and distribute TPA templates, models, and language regarding COVID-19 messaging. TPA facilit ated conversations between the Department of Treasury and local public agencies regarding the implementation and reporting of CARES Act and ARPA funds and was ultimately successful in securing direct
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funding for local jurisdictions as part of the COVID relief packages.
Year 2020-2021
City of Brea - Tracks at Brea Extension Project
Type of Success Federal Appropriations Funding
Project
Description
TPA has been involved in securing funding for sections of the OC Loop for the last decade. TPA has worked closely with the cities of Placentia, Brea, Buena Park, and Fullerton to secure funding for various sections to complete the loop. Over the last 10 years, TPA has secured over $10 million in grant funding for the City of Brea for the Tracks at Brea Project, and most recently, TPA worked with the City of Brea to secure $2 million in Community Project Funding during the FY 22 Federal Appropriations proces s. This funding was secured through the office of Representative Young Kim and will be critical to Brea’s efforts to finalize its four - mile-long multi-use trail and linear park, which will ultimately provide residents and visitors with a safe and attractiv e pedestrian and bike path to travel throughout the City.
Year 2022
City of Ontario – WRDA Funding Authorization
Type of Success Federal Funding Authorization
Project
Description
During the 2022 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) legislative process, TPA advocated aggressively for the inclusion of a $40.7 million funding authorization on behalf of the City of Ontario for its water recycling and water supply priorities. The bill, which is reconsidered by Congress every two years, authorizes much-needed investments in projects and programs of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As a result of TPA’s diligent federal advocacy efforts, Ontario’s critical Well Treatment Facility and Euc lid Avenue Recycled Water System Expansion projects will undergo expedited feasibility and environmental studies before the beginning of construction. TPA will continue to work with Ontario’s Congressional Delegation to secure appropriations funding for th e competition of these projects, demonstrating our firm’s comprehensive approach and commitment to ensure success from the onset of project authorization to completion.
Year 2022
City of Oakland – Affordable Housing Federal Advocacy
Type of Success Federal Advocacy – Housing and Urban Development Project
Description
On behalf of the City of Oakland, TPA engaged closely with Senator Feinstein’s staff to monitor and decipher a decision from HUD on affordable housing priorities for current and past residents. HUD had recently rejected a plan in San Francisco to open a ne w complex of affordable housing and implement a priority system that favored those who had lived in the neighborhood previously, thus preventing a major shift toward gentrification. When HUD rejected the plan because it violated the Fair Housing Act, TPA w orked closely with the Council President’s office and the California legislative delegation to determine whether similar prioritization plans implemented in Oakland might also violate the Fair Housing Act and whether the City was therefore at risk of legal action. Fortunately, TPA was able to determine that the City’s plan contained a key and essential difference, allowing it to avoid the same assessment by HUD. In maintaining consistent lines of communication with stakeholders, TPA was able to mitigate risk to the City of Oakland and its residents of affordable housing, while also ensuring that key figures in affordable housing discussions were aware of Oakland’s important efforts in this arena.
Year 2021
Merced County Association of Governments - Buy America Waivers Type of Success Federal Advocacy – Transportation and Infrastructure Project
Description
TPA advocacy resulted in ten partial Buy America waivers for MCAG. These waivers allowed five cities in Merced County to purchase ten pollution -reducing vehicles.
Without the waivers, MCAG would have been prevented from using federal dollars
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to make the purchases as the Federal Highway Administration’s Buy America requirement mandates that steel and iron used in government projects be manufactured domestically. TPA coordinated a coalition of Congressional members from the San Joaquin Valley in cluding Representatives Costa, Nunes, Valadao, McClintock, Denham, and McCarthy, to issue a delegation letter to the Secretary of Transportation advocating for the waivers.
Year 2018
SUCCESSFUL STATE & FEDERAL EARMARKS
The following charts detail TPA’s success in securing state and federal earmarks over the past several years. For each award, TPA strategized with our clients to identify priority projects and transform them into budget requests. TPA then worked closely and diligently with state and federal legislators and their staff, relevant committee members, and other key st akeholders to ensure our client projects were included in the final official budget.
STATE BUDGET EARMARKS
Year Total Number of Projects Total Amount Awarded
2023-2024 55 $73,910,000
2022-2023 42 $200,950,000
2021-2022 30 $377,715,020
2019-2020 15 $36,230,000
TOTAL STATE BUDGET EARMARKS SECURED: $688,805,020
FEDERAL EARMARKS
Year Total Number of Projects Total Amount Awarded
2024 52 $57,599,445
2023 34 $60,390,094
2022 30 $59,060,357
TOTAL FEDERAL EARMARKS SECURED: $177,049,896
GRANT FUNDING ACHIEVEMENTS
This table provides an overview of our grant funding achievements on behalf of our clients from state, federal, and local government agencies as well as private and nonprofit grant programs.
These amounts represent grants secured through a competitive and/or legislative process and do NOT include any funds awarded to clients via formulas or related forms of funding entitlements.
Policy Area State Funding Federal Funding All Sources
Water & Sanitation $134.1 Million $21.6 Million $155.8 Million Transportation $733.8 Million $323.1 Million $1,056.9 Million Education $256.9 Million $49.9 Million $306.8 Million
Parks & Recreation $306 Million $38.9 Million $344.9 Million Cultural Resources $140.1 Million $14.2 Million $154.3 Million Housing & Development $789.6 Million $42.1 Million $831.8 Million Public Safety $155.2 Million $98.8 Million $254.0 Million TOTAL $2.5 Billion $588.7 Million $3.1 Billion
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The chart below provides specific examples of TPA’s grant funding achievements:
City of Millbrae SMCTA Measure A & W Highway Program Grant Amount Secured $1,480,000
Project
Description
TPA worked with the City of Millbrae to secure more than $1.4 million through the San Mateo County Transportation Authority’s Measure A & W Highway Grant Program to support the City’s El Camino Real Complete Streets Plan . The award will bolster the City’s efforts to revitalize its Downtown and connect residents and visitors with the community’s businesses, cultural centers, and economic hubs. TPA was responsible for submitting a complete and compelling application that conveyed the immense benefits the project would have on the City and surrounding areas.
Year of Award 2023
City of Palm Desert SCAG REAP 2.0 Regional Utilities Supporting Housing Grant Amount Secured $8,000,000
Project
Description
TPA worked with the City of Palm Desert to secure $8,000,000 in Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Regional Utilities Supporting Housing Pilot Program funding for flood mitigation efforts and expanding the City’s utility capacity to mitigate future severe flooding that could impact housing developments along the I -10 corridor in an area that has experienced recent flood disasters. The project will support the development of 3,386 units currently approved and 1,663 units under review.
Year of Award 2024
City of Fontana U.S. Department of Transportation RAISE Grant Amount Secured $15,000,000
Project
Description
TPA worked with the City of Fontana to develop, prepare, and execute a strategic plan to support the City’s FY22 RAISE grant application. This highly competitive federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation formed a key component of the City’s Complete Streets Upgrades including street, bike, sidewalk, and trail improvements, bringing numerous benefits and better quality of life for Fontana residents. TPA tailored the application’s message and planned advocacy that leveraged the City’s strengths during the review process. The culmination of this effort was the award of $15 million in federal RAISE funds for the City’s transportation infrastructure. In the FY22 RAISE cycle, Fontana was one of only eight jurisdictions in the State of California to receive a RAISE grant.
Year of Award 2022
City of San Leandro Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Urban Forestry Grant Amount Secured $1,500,000
Project
Description
TPA worked on behalf of the City of San Leandro to secure $1.5 million through the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Urban Forestry Grant Program. The award will enable the City to implement a tree resilience plan to address fire hazards.
TPA was responsible for developing and submitting a compelling grant applica tion that relayed the project’s need and urgency, especially considering the current environmental challenges and fire threats facing California cities.
Year of Award 2022
City of Monterey Park California State Library Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Amount Secured $1,400,000
Project
Description
This funding will go towards furnishing the City’s library with a backup generator to ensure it can function as a backup Emergency Operations Center. Additionally, funding will enable the library to update outdated HVAC units and address accessibility concerns throughout the building. These critical infrastructure needs will allow the library to serve its community and work towards its strategic goals of inclusion, accessibility, literacy, and connection as a community builder.
Year of Award 2023
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As the City’s advocate from 2003 until 2009, TPA achieved several significant achievements to advance Antioch’s community priorities, including the examples below:
Project Amount Awarded Year Awarded
Contra Costa Water District Creek Remediation
Loan: Marley Creek Project $2,500,000 2008
FY 2005 Federal Appropriations: State Route 4
Project $16,000,000 2005
National Corridor Infrastructure Improvement
Program Award: State Route 4 Project $20,000,000 2005
TOTAL AMOUNT SECURED: $38,500,000
IDENTIFICATION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY TEAM MEMBERS
With a team of 1 8 registered state and federal legislative advocates and grant writers, TPA has the breadth and depth of experience AND the ability to deploy as many advocates as needed to maximize success for the City while minimizing the burden on City staff. TPA proposes a dedicated team of five people to perform state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services for the City.
Niccolo De Luca
Vice President
Role: Lead State Legislative Advocate
Alex Gibbs
Grants Director
Role: Lead Grant Writer & Funding Advocate
Joseph Melo
Senior Associate
Role: Lead Federal Legislative Advocate
Sammi Maciel
Senior Associate
Role: Federal Legislative Advocate
Carlin Shelby
Senior Associate
Role: State Legislative Advocate
The proposed project leads , Vice President Niccolo De Luca, Grants Director Alex Gibbs, and Senior Associate Joseph Melo, will oversee the proposed team to ensure the work for the City is completed and the City’s legislative and funding initiatives have the highest likelihood of success.
Associates Sammi Maciel and Carlin Shelby will provide support and work directly on the City’s legislative platform and priority projects , providing legislation and funding monitoring, analysis, and recommendations. The team will work collectively to leverage relationships, identify key legislative opportunities, and ensure all funding opportunities are identified. The proposed team will also be supported by an additional 1 3 TPA advocates, each with specific areas of expertise and valuable networks.
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FIRM’S STRENGTHS
As the only advocacy firm that provides legislative advocacy and grant writing services for clients in Sacramento and Washington, DC, TPA is an expert at delivering high-quality, comprehensive services that protect and promote the priorities and needs of local communities.
Concentrating state, federal, and funding advocacy into a single firm offers several compelling benefits over contracting with three separate firms for these services. This integrated approach creates a more cohesive strategy, ensuring that advocacy efforts at different levels of government and funding pursuits are aligned toward common goals , preventing the misalignments and conflicts that can arise when dealing with multiple contractors.
Consistency and continuity are significant advantages TPA offers via this streamlined approach.
With TPA, the City will have a main point of contact with the benefits of a team of experienced advocates and grant writers for all their advocacy needs, ensuring clear and consistent communication. This also allows TPA to build a comprehensive understanding of the City’s needs, history, and preferences, leading to more effective and personalized advocacy efforts. Moreover, TPA's cross -functional expertise means the City will benefit from a team that can leverage specialized knowledge across state, federal, and funding advocacy. This integrated talent pool fosters collaboration and innovative solutions that might be harder to achieve with separate firms.
This structure also plays into TPA’s ability to adapt and respond to legislative changes or funding opportunities as quickly as possible. TPA can swiftly and efficiently adjust strategies without the need to coordinate between different entities. This proactive and dynamic approach ensures that the City can capitalize on opportunities as they arise.
Relationships play a crucial role in effective advocacy, and TPA’s extensive network across various levels of government and funding bodies provides a significant advantage. The firm's established credibility and influence enhance the City’s profile and improve the chances of successful advocacy outcomes.
Finally, having a single firm handling all aspects of advocacy enhances accountability. The City will know exactly where to address their concerns or seek improvements, without the risk of different entities shifting responsibilities . This concentration of responsibility ensures that TPA remains fully accountable for delivering results. Ultimately, TPA’s integrated service structure provides a strategic, efficient, and effective advocacy solution. This unified approach enhances coordination and reduces cost s, ensures consistency, leverages broader expertise, and strengthens relationships to better serve the City’s interests.
TPA will not utilize subcontractors for this engagement. Resumes for each member of the project team can be found on the following pages.
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Niccolo De Luca, Vice President: Niccolo brings 27 years of legislative and public policy experience to TPA. Niccolo has expertise in the policy sectors of local governance, parks and natural resources, housing and homelessness, public safety, cultural resources, and cannabis.
Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
Vice President 2008–Present
Throughout his tenure at TPA, Niccolo has been responsible for dozens of legislative proposals that have been signed into law and has secured millions in competitive grant funds for local public agency clients. In addition to his public policy expertise, N iccolo has widespread bipartisan relationships with Members and staff of the State Legislature including the Senate and Assembly Budget Chairs and the Budget Committee staff, Governor Newsom's Administration, and numerous policy committee staff. Some of Niccolo’s accomplishments include:
• Niccolo worked with Freedom West Homes to sponsor SB 593, which gives the City and County of San Francisco’s redevelopment successor agency the authority to finance up to 5,842 affordable housing units using the successor agency’s property tax revenue. This is one of the few Redevelopment Agency (RDA) successor agency bills signed into law by Governor Newsom and one of the few RDA successor agency bills signed into law since 2015, almost 10 years ago. Niccolo helped create and lead the coalition in drafting language, organizing letters of support, securing witnesses to testify, and working closely with legislative leadership and the Governors. Ultimately, the Governor signed the measure into law. To commemorate the achievement, Niccolo worked with Freedom West and other stakeholders on media strategy.
• Niccolo was a major part of the coalition to help pass the state’s first-ever automated speed enforcement legislation. Niccolo worked with the City of Oakland along with a coalition of five additional local governments on AB 645, which established a pilot program to give local transportation authorities in six cities the authority to install speed safety systems. To garner momentum for its success, Niccolo worked with Oakland City staff to highlight the need, provide data on the number of accidents and coll isions, and provide technical support to the author and her office. Throughout AB 645’s progress through the Legislature, Niccolo provided lead testimony in multiple policy committees in support, drafted coalition letters, worked with the Author’s office and committee leaders on various iterations of amendments, and orchestrated support and testimony to counteract the opposition’s efforts.
• Niccolo worked with the City of Oakland to secure a $280 million FY 2021–2022 State Budget earmark for critical maritime infrastructure. Niccolo coordinated directly with Senate Budget Chair Nancy Skinner, the Oakland Mayor, and appropriate Senate and Assembly Budget Committee staff to draft the language for inclusion into the State Budget.
Niccolo’s strategy, execution, and relationships led to one of the highest budget earmarks in State history and a massive significant financial win for the City and Port of Oakland. • Niccolo led the TPA efforts to secure $33.1 million in critically needed park funding for cities and nonprofits in the Bay Area, Central Valley, and Southern California. These efforts included working on the funding guidelines, drafting the applications, lobbying for the applications, and working hand in hand with the funding agency. Niccolo was the team lead and instrumental in the many victories of our clients spanning throughout California
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• Niccolo spearheaded efforts to secure $15 million in an FY 2022–2023 State Budget earmark to the City of Berkeley for the Berkeley Marina and Pier. This year-long effort included creating a local, grassroots effort, strategizing with the Mayor and City Council, drafting letters of support and speaking points, helping to draft a budget, and working in partnership with Senate Budget Chair Nancy Skinner and Assembly Member Buffy Wicks.
• Niccolo worked with the Cities of Berkeley, Concord, Emeryville, and Fremont to pass multiple pieces of state legislation that granted these cities the ability to create and enhance local revenue measures. Niccolo led the advocacy efforts on behalf of thes e cities which included drafting and implementing and plan of action, working closely with the author's offices to draft the legislation, building coalitions, testifying in committees, meeting with impacted state agencies and the Governor’s Administration, and other efforts. Due to these efforts, Niccolo has been recognized as a policy expert on Transactions and Use Taxes (TUT) and TPA has been hired specifically to run these legislative efforts on behalf of local governments throughout the Bay Area.
• Niccolo worked closely with the City of Oakland to secure four grants in the combined amount of $18.9 million from the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. Niccolo developed the applications and shepherded them through the grant process, including leveraging relationships with the US Department of Justice and COPS staff, which resulted in critical federal funding for the City to hire additional police officers.
City of Oakland
Deputy City Administrator 2004–2007
Niccolo was responsible for the daily operations and decision-making for the two largest departments (public works and police department), overseeing a combined annual budget of $323 million. Niccolo also directly supervised four different divisions with 45 employees. Niccolo provided direct organizational leadership to cr eate a standard operating procedure for a multi - faceted crime reduction initiative, which was adopted by the City Council and resulted in crime reduction. Additionally, Niccolo expanded the number of organized neighborhood public safety gatherings for three consecutive years, with an average of nearly 100 percent annual increase.
City of Oakland
Assistant Director, Public Works Agency 2001–2004
Niccolo was responsible for three divisions of the public works department (including finance and human relations), five direct reports, and 40 staff members. Niccolo oversaw the financial operations of the entire public works department, including revenue s and expenditures. Niccolo implemented procedures to reduce the number of workers’ compensation claims subsequently adopted for the entire City. Niccolo also served as the spokesperson of the public works department and maintained all media relations.
City of Oakland
Assistant to Councilmember Richard Spees 1998–2001
Niccolo served as lead spokesperson for the Council Member within the district. Niccolo improved the overall district -wide public approval rating of the Council Member through grassroots marketing campaigns and new information dissemination strategies. Add itionally, Niccolo led constituent services for the district, ensuring efficient service delivery for 58,000 residents.
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts, American History 1997
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Alex Gibbs, Grants Director: Alex brin gs 13 years of public policy and legislative advocacy experience to TPA. Alex has four years of experience working for the State Legislature analyzing, researching, writing, and shepherding bills through the legislative process. Alex has also secured significant grant funding for clients throughout California. Alex has expertise in the policy sectors of parks and recreation, natural resources, local governance, public safety, and transportation.
Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
Grants Director 2014–Present
During his tenure at TPA, Alex has been responsible for securing millions in competitive grant funds at the private, state, and federal levels for local public agency clients. In addition to his expertise in parks and recreation, transportation, and public safety, Alex has a strong network of relationships with State Legislators and key staff as well as various state departments and agencies. Some of his accomplishments include:
• Alex coordinated with County of Kern staff to secure over $17 million in grant funding from the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Grant Program administered by the California Department of Health Care Services to establish a youth crisis walk -in center facility. Alex crafted a competitive application and leveraged a strategic network of agency relationships to ensure the project’s success. The critical funding will allow the County to continue to expand its capacity to provide alternatives to incarceration, hospitalization, homelessness, and institutionalization.
• Alex worked closely with the City of Oakland staff to secure $7 million in grant funding from the Clean CA Local Grant Program. Alex leveraged relationships with the California Department of Transportation and the City’s legislative delegation to successfully advocate for two funded projects. This funding helped the City of Oakl and conduct the Courtland Creek Restoration Project as well as the Oakland Mini Parks Beautification Project, both of which provided significant remediation and beautification of pub lic resources for local residents.
• Alex led a team of Kern County staff through the application process to secure $6.5 million in grant funding from the Prop 68 Statewide Parks Program (Round 4). This funded the South Kern Lamont Park Project which provided much-needed renovations to an existing park in the community of Lamont, despite grant program guidelines that provided preferences for the construction of new parks.
• Alex worked with the City of San Leandro staff to secure $4.5 million in grant funding from the Building Forward Library Infrastructure Program administered by the California State Library to upgrade multiple libraries throughout the City. Alex tailored the grant application’s message and narrative and worked with City staff to create a project budget and timeline that would ensure competitiveness. Alex also utilized advocacy strategies that leveraged the City’s strengths during the grant review process t o ensure project success.
• Alex collaborated with state Natural Resources Agency staff to secure a $3 million Urban Greening Grant for the Desert Recreation District. This funded the construction of a new
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park and sports complex in unincorporated Riverside County. Alex then continued to work with the District on grant administration, ensuring the client was able to see the completion of their legacy project that had been years in the making.
• Alex worked jointly with the City of South San Francisco to secure a $868,000 grant from the Active Transportation Program (ATP). Alex leveraged relationships with the California Department of Transportation and coordinated among local business stakeholders and school officials to craft a competitive grant application to the statewide ATP. This funding helped the City with their Linden and Spruce Avenue Traffic Calming Improvement Project to construct major traffic calming improvements to ensure bike and pe destrian safety at crucial intersections in residential and commercial neighborhoods.
• Alex collaborated with state and federal Land and Water Conservation Fund staff to secure a $750,000 grant for the City of Imperial. This funded the construction of a 300-plus acre regional park and equestrian center. Alex then continued to work with the City on grant administration, ensuring the client was given the appropriate time to meet deadlines an d retain their funding.
• Alex worked in concert with the City of South San Francisco to secure a $658,000 grant from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority’s Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle Program. Alex leveraged relationships with stakeholders in the County to ensure that the City received the funding needed for their Sunshine Gardens Project, includ ing major traffic-calming improvements on streets frequented by students walking and riding bicycles.
• Alex has developed broad expertise concerning public safety policy and funding. In conjunction with local stakeholders, Alex has worked successfully on a variety of public safety issues that affect local public agencies in California, including the fight against the trafficking and exploitation of minors as well as the protection of local control regarding the manufacturing of medicinal cannabis products.
California State Senate
Legislative Aide 2012–2014
Alex worked as a member of the Eighth Senate District’s legislative team representing San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. Alex’s primary responsibilities included monitoring, reviewing, and making recommendations on legislation passing through the Senato r’s committees as well as bills of interest to the District. Alex annually carried a bill package through the legislative process and assisted with problem bills that required more support. Alex consistently had one of the highest numbers of bills signed into law by any senate staffer.
University of San Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Politics 2011
San Diego State University
Professional Grant Writing Certification 2023
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Joseph Melo, Senior Associate: Joseph brings 10 years of federal legislative, funding, and public policy experience. Joseph has extensive experience managing legislative and funding activity, including bill analysis, research, and drafting, particularly for federal funding opportunities. Joseph has expertise in several policy areas including energy and commerce, technology, education, housing, foreign affairs, and local government governance.
Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
Senior Associate 2023–Present
As a Senior Associate, Joseph is skilled in leveraging his extensive policy knowledge and relationships at both the state and federal levels to advocate for TPA clients and ensure legislative and funding success. Some of Joseph’s experiences include:
• Through the FY 2024 federal appropriations process, Joseph secured over $3.9 million in community project funding working closely with both the Senate and House of Representatives. Joseph’s knowledge of the process led to the only federal earmark secured for a community college in the NASA appropriations bill.
• Joseph helped identify a previously unfunded water recycling and reuse project worth up to $20 million authorized by Congress in 1996. Joseph is now working alongside the Bureau of Reclamation and the City of Tracy to implement the authorizing language and secure the funding.
• Joseph is currently advocating for the transfer of an Army Reserve Center site to the City of San Pablo. The armory is inactive, and the city sought to acquire the land to use as a new public works corporation yard. Joseph engaged the staff of Representative John Garamendi, the House Armed Services Committee, and the Department of Defense to pursue a public interest land conveyance legislated through the National Defense Authorization Act.
• Joseph successfully elevated the profile of California -based Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) public agencies in Washington, DC by leading the efforts to inform congressional and agency staff of the work performed by CCAs and ensure they are eligible for relevant funding opportunities. Through a joint CCA advocacy trip and correspondence delivered to five federal agencies, Joseph organized a coalition to advocate for the roles of CCAs in federal clean energy programs.
• Joseph’s experience working for two California Congressional Representatives has led to an extensive network of relationships both on Capitol Hill and within federal agencies.
These relationships have led to many successes in navigating program complexitie s, rules, and regulations at agencies such as the Departments of Education, Energy, Commerce, the Treasury, and EPA. His understanding of the regional and political dynamics of the California Congressional delegation and their interactions with other members of the Senate and House are key to successfully advocating for California-based clients.
• Joseph has extensive knowledge and understanding of the current federal appropriations process and has experience in successfully securing millions of dollars worth of earmarks
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for California projects. While serving as Policy Advisor to Congressman McNerney, Joseph assisted in securing $27 million in community project funding for 15 community projects in Contra Costa and San Joaquin counties, greatly benefiting local California communities.
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) Policy Advisor, Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Intern 2019–2023
As Policy Advisor, Joseph led the Congressman’s legislative portfolio on issues under the jurisdiction of the Energy & Commerce Committee (Subcommittees on Energy, Communications & Technology, and Consumer Protection & Commerce) and the Science, Space & Technology Committee (Subcommittee on Energy). He assisted in staffing, advising, and preparing the Congressman’s questions and talking points for committee hearings and markups. Joseph co-led the Congressman’s appropriations process and initially helped to secure more than $27 million for fifteen community projects located in California’s Contra Costa County and San Joaquin County as well as managed the Congressman’s caucus work as co-chair of the Artificial Intelligence Caucus and Wi-Fi Caucus. Before serving as the Congressman’s Policy Advisor, Joseph served as Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent/Staff Assistant, and Intern, demonstrating expertise in a wide range of policy areas, including energy and commerce, technology, education, housing, foreign affairs, and local governance.
Save the Children Action Network
Public Policy and Advocacy Intern 2018
Joseph supported bipartisan federal, state, and local government relations efforts through research on elected officials, congressional candidates, and legislation. He also wrote a memorandum on education programs and policies, and he drafted policy documents advocating for specific legislation and institutions relating to early childhood education.
Oracle Corporation
Enterprise Account Manager 2015–2017
While at Oracle, Joseph progressed from Business Development Consultant to Account Manager in under two years. As Enterprise Account Manager, Joseph supported Fortune 100 companies and associated subsidiaries in initiating, developing, and closing sales cycles with Oracle’s cloud portfolio as well as led meetings and managed relationships with executive leadership.
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (CA-12) District Intern 2014
Joseph assisted in casework and advocated for constituents by calling, emailing, and helping draft letters to federal agencies. Additionally, he worked alongside congressional aides to research and complete policy-focused projects.
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science 2015
The Wilson Center
Foreign Policy Fellowship Program Certificate 2022
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Sammi Maciel, Senior Associate: Sammi brings seven years of federal legislative, funding, and public policy experience. Sammi has experience managing legislative activity, including bill analysis, research, and drafting, particularly for federal funding opportunities. Sammi has expertise in several policy sectors including local governance, transportation, broad band, energy, and cultural resources.
Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
Associate 2021–Present
Since joining TPA, Sammi has kept clients informed of significant actions and pertinent developments in the federal government and strategizes ways in which to influence and enact changes in Washington, DC that have concrete results for clients. Some of Sammi’s experiences include:
• Sammi has strong relationships with key officials within the Department of Transportation, Energy, and Environmental Protection Agency, which have been critical in helping to advocate and navigate the hundreds of new funding opportunities implemented throu gh the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Sammi has leveraged these relationships to guide clients in the submittal process for the millions of dollars available to improve our client’s infrastructure priorities.
• Sammi has leveraged her relationships with regional and national EDA officials to assist in drafting applications for the newly Authorized Recompetes program, made available through the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act.
• In FY 2023, Sammi worked with the City of Half Moon Bay to secure a $2 million earmark for the City’s Highway 1–Frenchman Creek Intersection and Bike/Pedestrian Improvement project. Sammi assisted in developing and submitting the project for consideration and leveraged her extensive federal relationships to ensure success.
• Sammi’s four years of experience working for two California Senators has led to an extensive network of relationships both on Capitol Hill and within federal agencies. Her understanding of the regional and political dynamics of the California Congressional delegation and their interactions with other members of the Senate and House are important to successfully advocating for California-based clients.
• Sammi has first-hand knowledge of the current federal appropriations process, including community project funding requests. This process differs from the pre -2011 earmark process and an understanding of the need to balance transparency and politics to submit a competitive request is key. Sammi has utilized her experience to successfully aid clients in securing millions of dollars worth of earmarks in the FY22 and FY23 process.
• Sammi has identified new and previously underutilized federal grants to benefit clients.
She has leveraged her relationships with key grant officials at various federal agencies to ascertain their specific priorities and buzzwords required for successful grant applications.
Sammi then leverages that information to help TPA clients develop and submit more competitive federal grant appli cations and provides more effective tailored advocacy to secure funding awards.
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U.S. Senate, Office of Senator Kamala Harris (CA)
Field Representative 2019–2021
Sammi represented a 30 -county region on behalf of Senator Harris, attending events, hosting meetings, and facilitating outreach to constituents. She tracked key issues, facilitated rapid response, and built an extensive network of relationships with local elected officials and advocacy groups within her 30-county region. Additionally, Sammi drafted letters of support on behalf of her region addressed to numerous federal agencies, requesting funding for key projects.
U.S. Senate, Office of Senator Dianne Feinstein (CA)
Legislative Intern Summer of 2017
As a legislative intern with Senator Dianne Feinstein’s office, Sammi researched and drafted memos for state field representatives regarding state legislature bills in the policy areas of transportation and water infrastructure, cannabis, and sanctuary cities.
Dominican University of California
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science 2017
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Carlin Shelby, Senior Associate: Carlin brings over seven years of government affairs experience to TPA. Carlin has state legislative experience in areas such as municipal finance, housing and land use, community services, pension reform, environmental sustainability, and budget. Carlin maintains strong relationships with members of the legislature, comm ittee consultants, staff, and local government stakeholders.
Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
Associate 2021–Present
Since joining TPA, Carlin has worked diligently with clients to implement their legislative advocacy agendas in Sacramento. Some of her work includes:
• Carlin worked with Assembly and Senate leadership and Budget Chairs to advance over $20 million in community project funding requests for clients in the 2022 and 2023 State Budget Acts.
• Carlin has worked with clients on strategies to secure funding within numerous statewide bond proposals related to climate resiliency, housing production, and behavioral healthcare infrastructure. These efforts include work with Legislators, staff, the Governor’s Administration, and various stakeholders to highlight client priorities and position clients as thought leaders for the effective implementation of these massive spending proposals.
• Carlin has provided strategic advocacy and advisory services for clients regarding municipal finance policy and potential changes to revenue-generating local tax regimes.
• Carlin was instrumental in convening a regional task force of law enforcement officials to discuss the public safety impacts of reckless electric bicycle usage. She used the information and insights gathered to work with legislators to develop a measure intended to generate data on e -bike usage and incidents and to inform future policies on safety regulations.
• Carlin has worked to build advocacy tools for clients such as detailed legislative analyses, tracking matrices, position letters, and verbal presentations of priority policy proposals.
• Carlin has provided expert analysis and feedback on a variety of policy issues for clients.
She has written letters and official correspondence to bring client concerns to the attention of decision-makers in Sacramento while helping navigate the legislative process.
League of California Cities
Legislative and Policy Development Analyst 2017–2020
Carlin was responsible for analyzing legislation and developing strategic policy positions to benefit cities throughout California. Carlin also maintained stakeholder relations with various government agencies and government -proxy organizations to implemen t policy agendas crucial to local government clients.
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Press Office of Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon
Press Assistant 2017
Carlin worked for Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and was responsible for maintaining communications between the legislature and major news outlets as well as communicating the Speaker and Democratic Caucus’ policy agendas.
The California Building Industry Association (CBIA)
Government Affairs Intern 2016
Carlin worked to implement CBIA’s policy agenda with emphasis on the issue areas of housing and land use. Carlin also provided strategic campaign support on the CBIA -sponsored school bond initiative.
California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science 2021
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REFERENCES
1. CITY OF BERKELEY
Contact Name: Dee Williams-Ridley
Contact Title: City Manager
Address: 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone Number: 510-981-7000
Email Address: [email protected]
Start & End Date: November 2009 – Present
Project Description: State & Federal Legislative Advocacy & Grant Writing Services Sample of Accomplishments:
• Total State Budget Funding Secured: $15,000,000
• Total Federal Appropriations Funding Secured: $1,750,000 • Total Grant Funding Secured: $4,708,000
• Expanded and Strengthened Relationships with State and Federal Legislators and Agency Officials
• Expanded Presence and Strengthened Reputation in Sacramento and Washington, DC • Increased Awareness of State and Federal Legislation and Funding Opportunities
2. CITY OF TRACY
Contact Name: Karin Schnaider
Contact Title: Assistant City Manager
Address: 333 Civic Center Drive, Tracy, CA 95376
Phone Number: 626-372-5009
Email Address: [email protected]
Start & End Date: June 2019 – Present
Project Description: State & Federal Legislative Advocacy & Grant Writing Services Sample of Accomplishments:
• Total State Budget Funding Secured: $5,000,000
• Total Grant Funding Secured: $375,000
• Expanded and Strengthened Relationships with State and Federal Legislators and Agency Officials
• Expanded Presence and Strengthened Reputation in Sacramento and Washington, DC • Increased Awareness of State and Federal Legislation and Funding Opportunities
3. CITY OF SAN LEANDRO
Contact Name: Eric Engelbert
Contact Title: Deputy City Manager
Address: 835 East 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94577 Phone Number: 510-577-3391
Email Address: [email protected]
Start & End Date: February 2015 – Present
Project Description: State Legislative Advocacy & Grant Writing Services Sample of Accomplishments:
• Total State Budget Funding Secured: $5,250,000
• Total Grant Funding Secured: $6,201,922
• Expanded and Strengthened Relationships with State Legislators and Agency Officials • Expanded Presence and Strengthened Reputation in Sacramento • Increased Awareness of State Legislation and Funding Opportunities
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UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH
TPA will utilize the following strategic and comprehensive approach to provide state and federal legislative advocacy services to the City.
• Conduct Detailed Orientation: TPA will utilize a continuation of our comprehensive onboarding process that includes extensive meetings with various relevant members of City leadership and key City departments to help develop a strategic plan that is carefully tailored to satisfy the needs of the City and is designed for maximum success in the current political climate and funding environment.
• Develop Legislative Strategy: Utilizing the information gathered during the onboarding process, TPA will coordinate with the City to develop an official legislative platform and strategy that represents the City’s priorities in Sacramento and Washington, DC. This blueprint will be shared with key stakeholders in the State Legislature and Governor’s Administration as well as Congress and the Biden Administration.
• Implement the Legislative Strategy: TPA will advocate for the City ’s legislative agenda utilizing the following methods:
o Build and Strengthen Relevant Relationships: TPA has cultivated a network of valuable relationships that will be leveraged to promote the City’s legislative agenda.
These relationships include key officials in Sacramento and Washington, DC:
State Legislature Leadership:
• Senator Steven Glazer
• Assembly Member Timothy Grayson
Governor’s Administration and Agency
Leadership:
• Governor Gavin Newsom
▪ Executive Secretary Dana
Williamson
▪ Senior Counselor Jason Elliott
▪ Hafsa Kaka, Senior Advisor on
Homelessness
• Lieutenant Governor Eleni
Kounalakis
• State Treasurer Fiona Ma
• State Controller Malia Cohen
• Attorney General Rob Bonta
• Superintendent of Public Instruction
Tony Thurmond
• Secretary Wade Crowfoot, Natural
Resources Agency
• Secretary Toks Omishakin,
California State Transportation
Agency
• Secretary Amelia Yana Garcia
Gonzalez, California Environmental
Protection Agency
• Secretary Tomiquia Moss, Business,
Consumer Services, and Housing
Agency
• Director Armando Quintero,
Department of Parks and Recreation
• Director Karla Nemeth, Department
of Water Resources
• Director Joe Stephenshaw,
Department of Finance
• Director Gustavo Velasquez,
Department of Housing and
Community Development
State Legislative Leadership:
• Senate President Pro Tempore
Mike McGuire
• Senate Majority Leader Lena
Gonzalez
• Senate Republican Leader Brian
Jones
• Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas
• Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore
Jim Wood
• Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia
Aguiar-Curry
• Assembly Republican Leader
James Gallagher
Key Legislative Committee Leadership
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• Senate Appropriations Chair Anna
Caballero
• Senate Budget Chair Scott Wiener
• Senate Human Services Committee
Chair Marie Alvarado-Gill
• Senate Transportation Committee
Chair Dave Cortese
• Senate Natural Resources and
Water Committee Chair Dave Min
• Senate Public Safety Committee
Chair Aisha Wahab
• Assembly Transportation Committee
Chair Lori Wilson
• Assembly Appropriations Chair Buffy
Wicks
• Assembly Budget Chair Jesse
Gabriel
• Assembly Local Government
Committee Chair Juan Carrillo
• Assembly Housing and Community
Development Committee Chair Chris
Ward
• Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife
Committee Chair Diane Papan
Federal Legislative Leadership:
• Senator Alex Padilla
• Senator Laphonza Butler
• Representative John Garamendi
President’s Administration & Federal
Agencies:
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• U.S. Department of Agriculture
• U.S. Department of Commerce
o Economic Development
Agency
o National Telecommunications
and Information Administration
• U.S. Department of Education
• U.S. Department of Energy
• U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services
• U.S. Department of Homeland
Security
o Federal Emergency
Management Agency
• U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development
• U.S. Department of the Interior
o National Park Service
o Bureau of Reclamation
• U.S. Department of Justice
o COPS Office
o Office of Justice Programs
• U.S. Department of Labor
• U.S. Department of Transportation
o Office of the Secretary
o Federal Highway
Administration
o Federal Transit Administration
o Federal Railroad Administration
o Federal Aviation Administration
o Build America Bureau
• U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency
• U.S. Interagency Council on
Homelessness
• National Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Key Congressional Legislative
Committees:
• Senate Appropriations Committee
• Senate Commerce, Science, and
Transportation Committee
• Senate Environment and Public
Works Committee
• House Appropriations Committee
• House Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee
o Leverage Relationships for Strategic Advocacy Plan: TPA will engage various techniques to leverage our network of key relationships on behalf of the City:
▪ Schedule meetings for the City to discuss relevant legislation ▪ Prepare all briefing materials and talking points for the City ▪ Brief legislative offices and stakeholders on the City’s legislative agenda ▪ Follow-up on meetings to ensure commitments and deliverables are being met
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UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH
o Coordinate Advocacy Trips: TPA will work with the City to coordinate advocacy trips to Sacramento and Washington, DC to meet with the City’s legislative delegation, as well as legislators that serve on committees relevant to the City ’s agenda.
Furthermore, whenever possible, TPA will also schedule site visits by legislators to the City.
For advocacy trips to Washington, DC, TPA will handle all details of the trip, including, but not limited to:
▪ Planning and scheduling of meetings
▪ Providing logistical support, including airport pickups, hotel pickups, travel to and from meetings
▪ Providing access to a private office within walking distance to the Hill and with immediate access to the Metro
▪ Coordinating all meal reservations, including scheduling with key members to attend
▪ Access to the National Democratic Club
▪ Access to the Capitol Hill Club (National Republican Club of Capitol Hill) ▪ Organizing any additional activities of interest (White House tour, VIP Capitol Tour, Monument Tour, African American Museum tickets, etc.)
o Track Legislation: TPA will identify, analyze, and monitor all bill introductions and amendments relevant to the City ’s legislative platform and assess their potential impact on the City.
o Craft Testimony and Position Letters: TPA will prepare and submit written and verbal testimony regarding legislation relevant to the City . TPA will also draft and deliver position letters to legislators and key officials on specific bill language.
o Draft Bill Language: TPA will draft language and amendments for relevant legislation, as required to protect and promote the City’s agenda.
o Engage in the Rule -Making Process: TPA will coordinate with the City to engage during the federal rule-making process to ensure the City’s legislative agenda is being promoted and protected in Washington, DC. Engagement activities will include crafting and publishing public comments and contacting legislators to convey either support or opposition to the proposed rule.
o State Budget Funding Opportunities: To maximize state funding, TPA will work with the City to identify projects and other funding priorities that may be suitable for funding through the State Budget. TPA will coordinate with the City to develop supporting materials for the budget request. TPA will also work with members of the City’s state legislative delegation, along with the Assembly and Senate Budget Committees, to gain support for the inclusion of the City’s project in the final State Budget approved by the Legislature.
o Federal Earmark Opportunities: To maximize federal funding, TPA will work with the City to identify projects and other funding priorities that may be suitable for funding through the Federal Earmark process. TPA will coordinate with the City to develop supporting materials for the earmark request. TPA will also work with members of the City’s federal legislative delegation to gain support for the inclusion of the City ’s project.
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UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH
• Provide Progress Reports: TPA will confer regularly with the City on our activities. TPA will provide timely electronic reports on the status of all legislative activity, such as bill language, amendments, and committee analyses. In addition to written reports, TPA will be available to the City for conference calls, in-person briefings, and meetings.
• Prepare and File Lobbying Disclosure Reports: TPA will prepare and file, on behalf of the City, all applicable state and federal lobbying disclosure reports.
TPA will utilize the following strategic and comprehensive approach to provide grant writing and management services to the City:
• Craft Strategic Funding Plan: Utilizing the information gathered during the onboarding process, TPA will coordinate with the City to develop a proactive and comprehensive strategic funding plan that serves the needs of the City’s priorities. The plan will do more than simply identify City projects; it will outline and prioritize multiple funding options for each project and develop a specific plan of work tailored for each project. It will also identify key “strings attached” to help assess the cost/benefit ratio for each grant opportunity.
• Identify, Research, and Monitor Grant Funding Opportunities: TPA will utilize list -serve subscription programs, funding workshops, agency canvassing, and other networking tactics to ensure every potential opportunity is identified and reviewed for relevance with the City’s projects. TPA will then share these opportunities with the City for further assessment and determination if a grant application is warranted. The City will also receive a grant matrix of funding programs that is updated regularly as new opportunities arise.
• Community Outreach: TPA will assist the City with community outreach required for grant applications by ensuring the City is aware of specific requirements, helping develop materials that capture all elements required by the grant, and compiling the outreach data for inclusion in the application.
• Grant Application Development and Submittal: TPA will develop, draft, submit, and follow up on each City grant application through the following process:
o Establishment of Clear Accountabilities: TPA will coordinate with the City to ensure the assignment of responsibilities and tasks are made clear so that confusion and inefficiency are avoided, and the City is burdened as little as possible while TPA pursues a grant opportunity.
o Provide Overview of Full Application Requirements: For each grant application, TPA will provide the City with a detailed overview of the requirements for the grant program and corresponding application to ensure that the program is a strong fit for the City’s project. This will include:
▪ Application timeline
▪ Eligible project types
▪ Funding availability and award maximums and minimums
▪ List of application components, including proposal questions and any required attachments
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UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH
o Assemble Project Background and Details : TPA will conduct a detailed informational interview with City staff most involved with each project to gain a full understanding of the project background and scope details necessary for developing the grant proposal and addressing all application questions.
o Coordinate Technical Project Details : For technical application components such as site plans, detailed cost estimates, project timelines, engineering plans, and cost - benefit analyses, TPA will coordinate with City staff to compile all necessary attachments and ensure consistency across all elements of the application.
o Draft Written Proposal: TPA will fully draft all narrative components of the application and, when applicable, will indicate where additional input or project detail from the City could be provided during the proposal review process.
o Incorporate Feedback to Finalize Proposal: Well ahead of the application deadline, TPA will provide the City with a full draft for review and feedback. TPA will incorporate any additional details or revisions provided during this process to finalize the grant application and will obtain City approval for the final version of the application before submission.
o Submit Completed Application : TPA will ensure that applications are submitted before the deadline, whether the submission is electronic or through hard copies, in accordance with submission instructions for each individual program. For hard copy submissions, TPA will print and package applications according to submission instructions and will ship applications through a reliable courier service such as FedEx to provide the City with tracking and delivery confirmation for the application. TPA will also obtain a receipt for proof of submission and provide the City with a final copy of all submitted application documents.
o Funding Advocacy: Throughout the grant application process TPA will leverage relationships with relevant officials and program officers in various state and federal funding agencies to ensure that City grant applications are aligned with the goals of the specific grant program and that the applications are well -crafted and well - positioned for funding.
• Post-Grant Submittal Advocacy: TPA will frequently contact legislators and agency officials to follow up on the status of a grant application and promote its need and urgency. This will include drafting letters of support after grant submissions and distributing them to legislators for their consideration. In addition, TPA will work with legislators to reach out to individual granting agencies to provide background on City’s projects and convey their support for those projects.
• Post-Award Grant Administration and Compliance: TPA will also assist, as needed, with post-award administration and compliance for all grant applications submitted by TPA on behalf of the City. This assistance will include interacting with granting agencies on behalf of the City, providing support for the drafting and submission of required reports and evaluations, and other tasks related to the successful monitoring of and compliance with the program requirements.
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UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH
• Post-Award Services—Above and Beyond Advocacy: TPA has a track record of success with post-award grant administration and retention. TPA has worked on behalf of clients who, due to unforeseen circumstances, have needed to request an extension of the grant performance period to accomplish project deliverables. TPA is prepared to engage in the legislative process and work with legislators to get bills passed that would allow for the City to retain its grant funding after the performance period would have otherwise ended. Additionally, TPA is prepared to work directly with the City and agencies to secure scope of work changes to already awarded projects to ensure the City will not have to return any hard-won grant funding.
• Comprehensive Follow-Up on Unsuccessful Applications: Despite all best efforts, some grant applications are not selected for funding. When grant applications are unsuccessful, TPA will work with the relevant state and federal funding agencies to set up in -person or telephone debriefing sessions to discuss the grant applications and how to best revise the grant applications for the next funding round to ensure success.
• Provide Monthly Progress Reports: TPA will confer regularly with the City on our activities.
TPA will provide timely electronic monthly reports on the status of all funding activity, such as current funding opportunities, current applications, submitted applications, and post -grant submittal advocacy. In addition to written reports, TPA will be available to the City for conference calls, in-person briefings, and meetings.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE
The table below outlines the annual state legislative strategy TPA will deploy on behalf of the City.
January
State Activity:
Governor releases January Budget proposal.
Legislature reconvenes for the first year of a new two-year legislative session.
TPA will provide the City a comprehensive budget proposal overview which will outline proposed funding opportunities and identified gaps.
TPA will conduct advocacy efforts in Sacramento to advance legislative and funding priorities. Efforts will include, but not be limited to, meetings with Assembly and Senate Leadership, key Budget Committee Members and staff , key Assembly and Senate Budget Subcommittees and Staff, and key members of the Newsom Administration.
State Legislation:
January 20, 2025 – last day to submit bill requests to the Office of Legislative Counsel in the first year of a new two-year session.
TPA will monitor the myriad of bill introductions, highlight what is significant for the City functions and priorities, and weed out what is not to maximize time and effectiveness.
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February
State Activity:
Assembly and Senate Budget Committees and Subcommittees to begin hearings on the State Budget.
TPA will conduct advocacy efforts in Sacramento to advance legislative and funding priorities. Efforts will include, but not be limited to, meetings with Assembly and Senate Leadership, key Budget Committee Members and staff , key Assembly and Senate Budget Subcommittee Members and Staff, and key members of the Newsom Administration.
State Legislation:
Mid-February - deadline for bills to be introduced.
TPA will provide a comprehensive legislative matrix to the City that identifies key legislation that may impact or otherwise be of interest to the City . TPA will work with the City to recommend positions and draft position letters and relevant background material for advocacy efforts.
March
State Activity:
Assembly and Senate Budget Committees and Subcommittees to hold hearings on the State Budget.
TPA will conduct advocacy efforts in Sacramento to advance legislative and funding priorities. Efforts will include, but not be limited to, meetings with Assembly and Senate Leadership, key Budget Committee Members and staff , key Assembly and Senate Budget Subcommittee Members and Staff, and key members of the Newsom Administration.
State Legislation:
Policy Committee Meetings.
TPA will work with the City to recommend positions on relevant legislation. TPA will advocate on behalf of the City on priority bills.
April
State Activity:
Assembly and Senate Budget Committees and Subcommittees to hold hearings on the State Budget.
TPA will continue to conduct advocacy efforts in Sacramento to advance legislative and funding priorities. Efforts will include, but not be limited to, meetings with Assembly and Senate Leadership, key Budget Committee Members and staff, key Assembly and Senate Budget Subcommittee Members and Staff, and key members of the Newsom Administration.
State Legislation:
Policy Committee Meetings.
End of April – deadline for Policy Committees to hear fiscal bills.
TPA will work with the City to recommend positions on relevant legislation. TPA will advocate on behalf of the City on priority bills.
May
State Activity:
Governor releases May Budget Revise (Does not include Member requests).
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Assembly and Senate Budget Committees and Subcommittees to hold hearings on the State Budget.
State Legislation:
Policy Committee Meetings.
May 24 – Deadline for bills to move out of their house of origin.
TPA will work with the City to recommend positions on relevant legislation. TPA will advocate on behalf of the City on priority bills.
June
State Activity:
Assembly and Senate Budget Committee s and Subcommittees to hold policy hearings on the State Budget.
June 15 – Legislature must approve final State Budget.
Following a comprehensive onboarding process, TPA will conduct advocacy efforts in Sacramento to advance legislative and funding priorities. Efforts will include, but not be limited to, meetings with Assembly and Senate Leadership, key Budget Committee Members and staff , key Assembly and Senate Budget Subcommittee Members and Staff, and key members of the Newsom Administration.
State Legislation:
Policy Committee Meetings.
TPA will work with the City to recommend positions on relevant legislation. TPA will advocate on behalf of the City on priority bills and will report any updates on priority legislation.
July
State Activity:
Governor deadline to sign the State Budget.
TPA will provide the City with detailed reports overviewing budget allocations and funding opportunities included in the final budget.
State Legislation:
Last Day for Policy Committees to Meet.
Summer Recess.
August
State Legislation:
Legislature reconvenes from Summer Recess.
Last day of Legislative Session.
TPA will advocate on behalf of the City on priority bills in the last month of the session.
September
State Legislation:
Last day for Governor to sign or veto legislation.
TPA will submit veto and signature request letters on behalf of the City. TPA will confer regularly with legislative staff within the Governor’s Office to understand the next steps and the Governor’s reasoning behind his signature or veto of priority bills.
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October
State Activity
Legislative Recess.
TPA will provide post-mortem reports on failed legislation, implementation basics on passed legislation, and next steps for how best to articulate outcomes from the Legislative Session.
November
TPA will begin conducting internal discussions with the City staff regarding upcoming priorities and identify legislative priorities for the next year.
December
State Activity:
TPA will conduct initial conversations with the City’s State Legislative Delegation about legislative and funding priorities.
TPA will work with the City to finalize the list of pipeline projects and the City’s state budget funding requests. Requests may include a specific request for the City as well as a statewide request for additional funding in key programs.
The table below outlines the annual federal legislative strategy TPA will deploy on behalf of the City.
January
The President’s budget is released, kicking off the FY26 appropriations process. With the return of earmarks, TPA is poised to build on the successes of FY22, FY23, FY24, and FY25. TPA will work with the City Staff to identify key community projects to be submitted to the City’s Congressional delegation through the FY26 Community Project Funding process.
February
TPA to continue conversations with the City’s Congressional Delegation about a Federal funding request for Community Project Funding. TPA to draft the Federal funding ask and prepare a project(s) for consideration for the Community Project Funding process. Work with the City staff to plan delegation advocacy trips.
March
Appropriations submissions are due. Building on the work of the previous months, TPA crafts and submits earmark applications on behalf of the City to the City’s federal representatives for FY26.
April
TPA to conduct advocacy efforts in Washington D.C. to advance the City’s Community Project funding requests (if any), legislative goals, and Appropriations requests.
Ma TPA to continue to conduct advocacy efforts in Washington D.C. to advance the City’s legislative priorities and Appropriations requests.
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UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH
The table below outlines the annual grant funding strategy TPA will deploy on behalf of the City.
June
TPA will conduct a detailed onboarding process involving extensive meetings with locally elected officials, relevant members of the City’s leadership team, and key departments to help us better understand how to tailor a legislative strategy that achieves results in the current political and funding environment.
Following a comprehensive onboarding process, TPA will identify legislation to advance the City’s legislative priorities, as well as engage with federal agency staff to advocate for funding opportunities for the City. With unprecedented funding opportuniti es available to municipalities for infrastructure programs, TPA will work throughout the year to identify and inform the City of relevant funding opportunities, including new funding opportunities through the DOE, EPA, and DOT.
July
Appropriations bills move through Congress. TPA will work with the City and the City’s Congressional delegation to work for the inclusion of priorities in the 12 annual appropriations bills. Floor consideration provides an opportunity to amend the bills.
August
Traditionally the congressional August recess provides for an opportunity to build relationships among staff and federal agencies and prepare for the busy fall legislative session. Newly elected Members of Congress, as well as those that have been reelected, will be eager to ensure their priorities are passed, providing TPA and the City an excellent opportunity to shape policy at the federal level.
September
The end of the fiscal year brings a flurry of legislation in the U.S. Capitol with ample opportunity for TPA to work on behalf of the City. Federal funding will materialize and TPA will engage with members of the Appropriations Committees and their staffs to promote and advocate for the City priorities.
October
TPA will continue to advocate for the City’s end -of-the-year legislative and project priorities in Washington, DC, while also looking ahead to identify potential opportunities. Congress will be out of session to allow for campaign- related activities and will not return until after the election.
November
Identify legislative priorities for the next year. TPA to begin conducting internal discussions with the City staff regarding upcoming priorities. Lay the initial groundwork for next year’s Federal advocacy trips. Conduct a review of previous trips to explore best practices, learn from past trips, and improve the experience for future years. TPA will also provide an overview of election results and how they may impact the City’s federal outlook.
December
TPA to work with the City to finalize the list of pipeline projects and to finalize the Federal Appropriations funding request ask. Ask may include a specific request for the City, as well as a formulaic funding request for additional funding in key programs.
TASK TIMELINE
Conduct Detailed Orientation Contract Start
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UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH
The information below provides more in-depth details on TPA’s anticipated schedule and specific task timelines for the grant application process:
• TPA identifies grant opportunities based on priority projects provided by the City during onboarding sessions. TPA will provide monthly, or otherwise regular updates, to staff on upcoming and ongoing grant applications that have the potential to align with City projects. (Ongoing throughout the term of the contract)
• Once a grant application is identified, TPA will meet with the project staff to gather the initial project details and begin an application. As soon as an application is identified as a “go,” TPA will provide a comprehensive grant checklist detailing what is required for the application and any additional forms, logins, or completion items required from City staff. (Typically, a 4-8 week process, flexible given deadline restrictions or staff capacity)
• TPA will provide a comprehensive grant application draft well in advance of the grant submission deadline, with final edits and approval required from City staff. (2-4 weeks in advance of grant deadline)
Craft Strategic Funding Plan Contract Start/Annually
Identify, Research, and Monitor Grant Funding Opportunities Ongoing Grant Application Development and Submittal Ongoing/As Needed Establishment of Clear Accountabilities Ongoing/As Needed Provide Overview of Full Application Requirements Ongoing/As Needed Assemble Project Background and Details Ongoing/As Needed Coordinate Technical Project Details Ongoing/As Needed Draft Written Proposal Ongoing/As Needed
Incorporate Feedback to Finalize Proposal Ongoing/As Needed Submit Completed Application Ongoing/As Needed
Funding Advocacy As Needed
Post-Grant Submittal Advocacy As Needed
Post-Award Grant Administration and Compliance As Needed Post-Award Services—Above and Beyond Advocacy As Needed Comprehensive Follow-Up on Unsuccessful Applications As Needed Provide Progress Reports Monthly/As Requested
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UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH
• Once final approval is obtained from City staff, TPA will submit and upload all grant applications well in advance of the application deadline. (Within 1 week of application deadline)
• TPA will conduct comprehensive grant follow-up between application submittal and grant award announcement and will provide status updates to City staff. (Typically, a 3-8 month review period, flexible to each individual grant program)
• If a grant application is successful, TPA will ensure City staff is connected with the agency for follow-up grant award procedures. If unsuccessful, TPA will conduct comprehensive debrief sessions to be st position the City for application resubmittal in future funding cycles.
(Ongoing comprehensive follow-up and post-grant award announcement)
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OVERALL COSTS
ALL-INCLUSIVE RETAINER:
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES MONTHLY FEE
Grant Writing & Management & Legislative Advocacy Services $12,500* Grant Writing & Management
• Craft Strategic Funding Plan Included
• Identify, Research, and Monitor Grant Funding Opportunities Included • Grant Application Development and Submittal Included • Establishment of Clear Accountabilities Included
• Provide Overview of Full Applications Requirements Included • Assemble Project Background and Details Included
• Coordinate Technical Project Details Included
• Draft Written Proposal Included
• Incorporate Feedback to Finalize Proposal Included
• Submit Completed Application Included
• Funding Advocacy Included
• Post-Grant Submittal Advocacy Included
• Post-Award Grant Administration and Compliance Included • Post-Award Services—Above and Beyond Advocacy Included • Comprehensive Follow-Up on Unsuccessful Applications Included State and Federal Legislative Advocacy
• Conduct Detailed Orientation Included
• Develop Legislative Strategy Included
• Implement the Legislative Strategy Included
• Build and Strengthen Relevant Relationships Included
• Leverage Relationships for Strategic Advocacy Plan Included • Coordinate Advocacy Trips Included
• Track Legislation Included
• Craft Testimony and Position Letters Included
• Draft Bill Language Included
• State Budget Funding Opportunities Included
• Federal Earmark Opportunities Included
• Provide Progress Reports Included
• Prepare and File Lobbying Disclosure Reports Included *The monthly fee includes all reasonable business and travel expenses.
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OVERALL COSTS
OPTION II: GRANT WRITING & MANAGEMENT SERVICES:
OPTION III: STATE & FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES:
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES MONTHLY FEE
Grant Writing & Management $5,000*
• Conduct Detailed Orientation Included
• Craft Strategic Funding Plan Included
• Identify, Research, and Monitor Grant Funding Opportunities Included • Grant Application Development and Submittal Included • Establishment of Clear Accountabilities Included
• Provide Overview of Full Applications Requirements Included • Assemble Project Background and Details Included
• Coordinate Technical Project Details Included
• Draft Written Proposal Included
• Incorporate Feedback to Finalize Proposal Included
• Submit Completed Application Included
• Funding Advocacy Included
• Post-Grant Submittal Advocacy Included
• Post-Award Grant Administration and Compliance Included • Post-Award Services—Above and Beyond Advocacy Included • Comprehensive Follow-Up on Unsuccessful Applications Included *The monthly fee includes all reasonable business and travel expenses.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES MONTHLY FEE
State & Federal Legislative Advocacy $7,500*
• Conduct Detailed Orientation Included
• Develop Legislative Strategy Included
• Implement the Legislative Strategy Included
• Build and Strengthen Relevant Relationships Included
• Leverage Relationships for Strategic Advocacy Plan Included • Coordinate Advocacy Trips Included
• Track Legislation Included
• Craft Testimony and Position Letters Included
• Draft Bill Language Included
• State Budget Funding Opportunities Included
• Federal Earmark Opportunities Included
• Provide Progress Reports Included
• Prepare and File Lobbying Disclosure Reports Included *The monthly fee includes all reasonable business and travel expenses.
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INVOLVEMENT OF CITY STAFF
TPA state and federal advocates and grant writers diligently work to build and leverage relevant relationships, coordinate with stakeholders, monitor and analyze legislation, implement quality control measures, and maintain consistent communications to identify and pursue all legislative and funding opportunities relevant to the City’s interests . TPA will rely on City staff for specific timely engagement on legislative issues throughout the state and federal legislature processes, as well as to provide applicable technical project information for grant funding and legislative- directed spending opportunities. However, TPA will work to reduce the burden on City staff while implementing its state and federal legislative and funding agendas. This approach enables the TPA team to be an extension of City staff, ensuring that both TPA and the City continue to work together sea mlessly to secure legislative and funding successes in the current political and funding environments in Sacramento and Washington, DC.
TPA’s team of 1 8 state and federal legislative advocates and grant writers has the capacity to work collaboratively and diligently to pursue multiple opportunities on behalf of the City at any given time. As a firm comprised of both legislative advocates and grant writers, o ur uniquely comprehensive approach to advocacy ensures that no opportunity is missed, and the City is aware of any and all legislative and funding activity occurring at the state and federal levels.
Through consistent communication and proactive engagement, TPA’s team of advocates will be able to quickly respond to legislation, coordinate with City staff, and implement the appropriate advocacy strategies within the timeframes of the City, state, and federal governments.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
TPA does not have any potential or existing conflicts of interest with the City of Antioch or any individual City Official or member of the City staff.
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CITY’S CONSULTANT CONTRACT
TPA does not have any significant concerns regarding the City’s standard design consultant contract and does not anticipate the need to negotiate/modify any sections.
CITY OF
ANTIOCH
CALIFORNIA
STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: Regular Meeting of January 28, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBMITTED BY: Cindy Gnos, Contract Planner
Raney Planning & Management, Inc.
REVIEWED BY: Kevin Scudero, Senior Planner �S
APPROVED BY: Kwame P. Reed, Assistant City Manager/Acting Community }1f- Development Director
SUBJECT: Albers Ranch Project (GP-19-04, MDP-19-01)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt a resolution certifying the Albers Ranch Project EIR, adopting findings of fact and statement of overriding considerations, and adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program;
2. Adopt a resolution approving a General Plan Amendment to amend the City of Antioch General Plan (GP-19-04);
3. Introduce and waive the first reading of the ordinance rezoning the property to Hillside Planned Development (HPD); and
4. Adopt a resolution approving a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, Master Development Plan and a Resource Management Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT
The development of the Albers Ranch Project will be fully funded by the developer. The City will incur no costs in the development. The development of the project will generate revenue for the City through increased property taxes and the annexation into Community Facilities Districts for Police and Public Services.
DISCUSSION
Project Overview/Requested Approvals
The applicant, Lucia Albers, is requesting approval of the proposed development of 294 single-family units, future development of an assisted living facility and neighborhood commercial uses and 49.1 acres of open space. Necessary entitlements from the City of Antioch include the following:
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1. Certification of the Albers Ranch Project Environmental Impact Report . Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared to evaluate the potential impacts to the environment associated with implementation of the proposed project. Certification of the EIR includes adopting findings of fact, a statement of overriding considerations, and a mitigation monitoring and reporting program.
2. General Plan Amendment . The proposed project would require approval of a General Plan text and map amendment to the Sand Creek Focus Area of the General Plan to change the land use designations of the site from Hillside, Estate and Executive Residential/Open Space and Commercial/Open Space to Medium Low Density Residential (MLDR)/Open Space and Commercial/Open Space. A text amendment to the Sand Creek Focus Area of the General Plan would also be required to add the Albers Ranch Sub-Area to the Sand Creek Focus Area.
3. Master Development Plan/Rezone. The proposed project would require a rezone from Study Zone (S) to Hillside Planned Development (HPD), subject to a Master Development. Plan. The Master Development Plan and HPD would establish the development standards applicable to the project site.
4. Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map . The proposed project includes a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide the 96.5- acre project site into 294 single- family residential lots (31.2 acres), 13.2 acres of private roadway improvements,
3.0 acres for the assisted living facility and neighborhood commercial, and 49.1 acres for parks, open space, recreation, and water quality/detention purposes.
5. Resource Management Plan. Pursuant to Section 4.46.7(t) of the City of Antioch General Plan, the applicant has prepared the Resource Management Plan for City approval.
The 96.5-acre Albers Ranch Project (proposed project) site is located southeast of the future extension of Sand Creek Road in the southeastern portion of the City of Antioch and is identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number s (APNs) 057-042-006 and 057-050-021.
Surrounding existing uses include rural single- family residential development located west of the site, across Deer Valley Road, and vacant Contra Costa County Flood Control District (CCCFCD) property, Upper Sand Creek Basin, and vacant Antioch School District property to the north. The area south of the site is undeveloped, consisting of dry farmland outside the City’s Sphere of Influence and Planning Area, within unincorporated Contra Costa County.
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Location Map
Project Site Map
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Environmental
An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for this project in accordance with CEQA. A Notice of Preparation (NOP), as well as a detailed Initial Study, was prepared for the Draft EIR and was released for a 30- day review from October 15, 2021 to November 15, 2021. In addition, a public scoping meeting was held on October 28, 2021 to solicit public comments regarding the scope of the Draft EIR. During the NOP public review period, the City of Antioch received three comment letters, including Caltrans, CCCFCD, and the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC). Verbal comments were not received at the public scoping meeting held on October 28, 2021.
The Draft EIR prepared for the proposed project analyzed the buildout and the final EIR addressed all concerns brought forth in the comment letters . Mitigation measures must be implemented as part of the proposed project to reduce potential adverse impacts to a less-than-significant level. The mitigation measures presented in the EIR form the basis of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Any impact that remains significant after implementation of mitigation measures is considered a significant and unavoidable impact. Significant and unavoidable impacts that would persist even with mitigation measures are described in detail in the project EIR related Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Transportation.
On July 7, 2023, a Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Draft EIR was posted to the City’s website (
https://www.antiochca.gov/community-development-department/planning- division/environmental-documents/) a nd printed copies were made available for review at the City’s Clerk Office (200 H Street).
On July 7, 2023, the Draft EIR was submitted to the State Clearinghouse for distribution to State agencies for a 45-day public review period from July 7, 2023 to August 21, 2023 (SCH# 2021100264). The City of Antioch received six comment letters during the public comment period on the Draft EIR for the proposed project.
A Final EIR, including response to comments, revisions to the Draft EIR, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program was prepared and submitted to the State Clearinghouse for distribution to State agencies for a 10- day public review period from December 13, 2023 to December 26, 2023. The Final EIR was also posted on the City’s website. The revisions to the Draft EIR include minor clarifications and amplifications of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR and do not constitute significant new inform ation that, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5, would trigger the need to recirculate portions or all of the Draft EIR.
Findings of fact and statement of overriding considerations for the EIR have been prepared for the City’s certification of the EIR (see Exhibit A to Attachment A). The statement of overriding considerations is required due to significant and unavoidable impacts that persist even with the implementation of mitigation measures and where there are no feasible alternatives.
Copies of the Albers Ranch Project EIR were made available for review Monday through Friday, at the City of Antioch Community Development Department, between the hours Antioch City Council Report
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of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The EIR was also available online at:
https://www.antiochca.gov/community-development-department/planning- division/environmental-documents/.
Background
The project site is within the 2,700-acre Sand Creek Focus Area formerly known as FUA- 1 located in the southern portion of the City of Antioch. The Sand Creek Focus Area of the General Plan contains lands designated by the Antioch General Plan for open space, residential, commercial, and mixed- use development. Per the City’s General Plan, the majority of the site is designated Hillside, Estate and Executive Residential/Open Space, while the western portion of the site, alongside Deer Valley Road, is designated Commercial/Open Space. The project site is zoned S allowing for uses that have otherwise been allowed under the previous county zoning designations. The S zone is an interim zone which the City’s General Plan directs be updated or revised either by one or more specific plans or master development plans when a site within the Sand Creek Focus Area is proposed for development. The City Council adopted an Alternate Planning Process for the Sand Creek Focus Area, which requires the submittal of a rezone to Planned Development, including submittal of a Master Development Plan.
The majority of the surrounding area has been approved for residential development.
Within the City of Antioch, the area to the north of the site is approved for development with the Aviano Project, the area to the northeast of the site is approved for development with the Promenade/Vineyards at Sand Creek Project, and the area to the east is approved for development for the Creekside/Vineyards at Sand Creek Project.
Surrounding existing uses include rural single- family residential development located west of the site, across Deer Valley Road, and vacant CCCFCD property, Upper Sand Creek Basin, and Antioch School District to the north. The area south of the site is undeveloped, consisting of dry farmland outside the City’s Sphere of Influence and Planning Area, within unincorporated Contra Costa County.
On September 6, 2017 and on January 9, 2018, a Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) for the Albers Ranch Project was presented to the Antioch Planning Commission and City Council, respectively. The purpose of a PDP is to gather feedback from the Planning Commission and others in order for the applicant to become aware of concerns and/or issues prior to Final Development Plan and Tentative Map Submittal.
The project submitted as a part of the PDP included 301 residential units, 4-acre assisted living facility, a 3 -acre park and water quality facility, 45 acres of open space, and 10.9 acres of roadway improvements. The entire project was proposed as a gated , age- restricted senior housing community. The proposed average of the residential development was approximately 1.0 to 2.0 units per net acre dependent on sub- designation. The Planning Commission generally supported the proposed redesignation to MLDR, but did have concerns with hillside development and the increased density from what was originally anticipated. The City Council supported the proposed senior community and the assisted living facility.
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ANALYSIS
The proposed project would include the development of 294 non -age restricted single - family units, future development of an assisted living facility and neighborhood commercial development upon issuance of a future Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
Development of the single- family residential subdivision, assisted living facility, and neighborhood commercial land uses, including proposed roadways, would total approximately 47.4 acres. The remaining 49.1 acres of the site would be retained as open space.
The project would require City approval of the following: General Plan Amendment, Master Development Plan/Rezone, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, and Resource Management Plan. The details of the proposed project, including required approvals, are described in further detail below.
Proposed General Plan Amendments
The proposed project would require approval of a General Plan map amendment to the Sand Creek Focus Area of the General Plan to change the land use designations of the site from Hillside, Estate and Executive Residential/Open and Commercial Space to MLDR/Open Space and Commercial/Open Space (Attachment B, Exhibit A) . A text amendment to the Sand Creek Focus Area of the General Plan would also be required to add the Albers Ranch Sub- Area to the Sand Creek Focus Area (Attachment B, Exhibit B).
The Sand Creek Focus Area Policy 4.4.6.7(b)(n) states that Single- Family Detached housing within suburban-style subdivisions with lot sizes ranging from 7,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet may be developed within the Sand Creek Focus Area within areas shown as Residential and Low Density Residential. Policy 4.4.6.7(b)(p9) encourages the development of age- restricted senior housing which may be developed in any of the residential areas of the Sand Creek Focus Area. The proposed project includes minimum lots ranging from 3,600 square feet (45’ x 80’) to 4,500 square feet (50’ x 90’) and is not restricting the development to senior housing. Therefore, the proposed project would require a General Plan Amendment to change the portion of the site designated as Hillside, Estate and Executive Residential/Open Space to MLDR/Open Space. The Sand Creek Focus Area did not include a MLDR designation as a single- family detached residential designation; however, one was created for the Promenade/Vineyards at Sand Creek project to the northeast. The western portion of the site; designated Commercial/Open Space, will retain the existing designations.
MLDR is characterized in the General Plan as a typical subdivision, as well as other detached housing such as zero lot line units and patio homes. Areas designated as MLDR are typically located on level terrain with relatively few geological or environmental constraints. The maximum allowable density is six dwelling units per acre. The density of the proposed project is approximately 3.8 dwelling units per acre, which is below the maximum density allowed under the MLDR General Plan designation.
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design, any on- site constraints such as physical or environmental, available infrastructure, and other factors.
The requested General Plan map amendment is consistent with those for the Creekside/Vineyards at Sand Creek project to the east and the approved Promenade/Vineyards at Sand Creek Project to the northeast.
The proposed General Plan text amendment would add the Albers Ranch Sub- Area to the Sand Creek Focus Area, which would establish the purpose and future policy direction for the 96.5-acre Albers Ranch Sub-Area.
Proposed Rezone/Master Development Plan
The proposed project would require approval of a rezone to change the current zoning designation of the site from S to HPD, subject to a Master Development Plan. Pursuant to Section 9-5.2401 of the Antioch Municipal Code, the HPD District is required for hillside areas that either: a predominant portion of the area has slopes in excess of 10 percent; a significant area of slopes of 25 percent or greater are located in the area; ore a significant ridgeline, hilltop, or exposed slope is located in the area. The HPD is intended to promote a more harmonious visual and functional relationship between the natural and built environments. In addition, the HPD District shall generally be reserved for residential uses; however, other uses may be permitted in accordance with the General Plan or any approved Specific Plan and provided such uses are shown on the approved final development plan for that district. Furthermore, a use permit shall be required prior to the construction of any phase of an approved HPD District and shall follow the same review and approval procedure as outlined for Planned Development (P-D) Districts.
The Master Development Plan and HPD District would establish the development standards applicable to the project site, including setbacks, lot sizes, and building heights for the single- family residential subdivision. The future assisted living facility an d neighborhood commercial land uses would be required to comply with the Citywide Zoning Ordinance and would be determined through the future CUP.
The proposed single- family residential uses would represent a continuation of other planned development in the project vicinity. The average density of the proposed residential development would be approximately 3.8 dwelling units per acre. Thus, the neighborhood design, lot size, density, and house designs included in the proposed project would be anticipated to stay similar to the surrounding developments . The proposed Development Standards are included in the draft ordinance (see Attachment C, Exhibit A ). A mix of residential floor plans with different architectural styles would be constructed, on lots ranging from approximately 3,600 square feet (45’ x 80’) to 4,500 square feet (50’ x 90’). The proposed residential units would consist of either non- age- restricted units, senior/active adult units, or a combination of both. The proposed home designs would be subject to a future design review approval.
Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map
The proposed project would include a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide the project site into 294 single- family lots. Of the 96.5 -acre site, only 79.9 acres are Antioch City Council Report
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considered developable due to site constraints (e.g., slopes greater than 25 percent), three acres of which are proposed for future development of an assisted living facility and neighborhood commercial land uses. Approximately 31.2 acres are proposed for development of single-family residential lots, 13.2 acres would be developed with private streets, and 49.1 acres would be used for parks, open space, recreation, and water quality/detention purposes.
The areas to remain open space would include the hillside within the northeastern portion of the site, the hillside along the center of the southern site boundary, the upper reaches of the existing knoll within the western portion of the site, and a setbac k between the future development parcels along Deer Valley Road and the proposed homes associated with Sand Creek.
Access and Circulation
The area to the east of the site is planned for future development with the Creekside/Vineyards at Sand Creek Project, which would include extension of a new roadway, Hillcrest Avenue, to the eastern site boundary. Primary access to the proposed project would be provided by a new on- site roadway connecting to the planned Hillcrest Avenue extension east of the site. The connection to Hillcrest Avenue is contingent upon construction of the Creekside/Vineyards at Sand Creek Project. In the event that the Creekside/Vineyards at Sand Creek Project is not constructed, access to the proposed project may be provided by an alternate roadway connecting the northern portion of the project site to the future Sand Creek Road included as an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication (IOD) as part of the Aviano Project. If the developer desires the optional roadway for development, the developer would need to acquire a portion of the right -of-way from the CCCFCD in order to construct the optional road. The sale of right -of-way is at t he CCCFCD discretion. An emergency vehicle access (EVA) only roadway would provide secondary access from Deer Valley Road to the western portion of the project site. Within the project site, all proposed internal streets would be private and would be consistent with applicable City of Antioch design standards. Parking would be allowed on both sides Vesting Tentative Map
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of the internal roadways, providing for a total of 362 spaces. In addition, two covered garage parking spaces would be provided within each residential unit, providing a total of 588 spaces.
Parks, Trails, Open Space, Landscaping, and Fencing
As part of the proposed project, a total of 41.9 acres would be reserved for parks and recreational facilities and retained as open space.
Parcel T, located in the southeastern portion of the project site, would include a 1.5-acre park to provide recreational services to the project site. Parcel X, located south of the EVA, would be retained as open space, with a portion of the parcel to be used for water quality/bioretention purposes. Parcels V, W, and Y would be preserved as open space and would include trails accessible to future residents. Parcel V would be located on the southern border of the project site and would include an open space/maintenance trail.
Parcel W is located on the western knoll of the project site surrounded by proposed residential lots and would include an overlook access trail. Parcel Y would be located along the northern portion of the project site and would also incl ude an open space/maintenance trail.
The proposed project would include community trails between lots throughout the project site to provide access to the designated open space/trails in Parcels V, W, and Y. Two community trails, located north of Parcel V, would provide residential access to the designated open space/maintenance trail in Parcel V. Additionally, two community trails, east of Parcel W, would provide residential access to the overlook access trail in Parcel W.
Landscaping features would be provided throughout the proposed development area and would conform to the requirements and provisions of Section 9- 5.1001 of the City of Antioch Municipal Code. Individual residences would also be landscaped with trees, shrubs, groundcover and some lawns, and would be maintained by the individual owners.
Public spaces, open spaces, and private landscaping areas would have an emphasis on drought-tolerant and adaptive plant species. The proposed landscaping for the project would be subject to a future Design Review application that would be reviewed by the Planning Commission.
Utilities
Water supply for the proposed development would be provided by the City. Potable water would be distributed to the project site by an existing 12- inch Zone III trunk line in the future Hillcrest Avenue. The water line would continue south to I Street plann ed by the Creekside/Vineyards at Sand Creek Project, then head west to the proposed project boundary. The internal private streets within the proposed project would include water lines that would connect to the water line from the Creekside/Vineyards at Sand Creek Project. In addition, a water line would be undergrounded below the proposed EVA road in the western portion of the site and follow Deer Valley Road north to connect to the City’s existing water system.
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Wastewater conveyance for the proposed development would be provided by the City.
The proposed project would include construction of sanitary sewer lines beneath the proposed private streets that would connect to I Street in the Creekside/Vineyards at Sand Creek Project. The Creekside/Vineyards at Sand Creek Project includes a main sewer line that would eventually connect to a planned sewer line in Sand Creek Road. In the event that the Creekside/Vineyards at Sand Creek Project is not constructed, the main sewer line would be constructed by the proposed project.
The project site naturally drains to the east. The proposed project would include construction of a series of drain inlets and underground storm drainpipes to capture stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces created by the project. Runoff would be routed to a detention basin and bio-retention basin located within the southeastern portion of the project site (Parcel U). The basin would provide for treatment and detention of captured stormwater runoff.
The stormwater flows would be metered from the basin to match pre-development rates.
A discharge line would be constructed into I Street of the Creekside/Vineyards at Sand Creek Project. The proposed project would not conflict with the existing utility easements located along the site’s western boundary or southwestern portion of the site.
Resource Management Plan
The Resource Management Element of the City of Antioch’s General Plan requires the preparation of a “Resource Management Plan” for the proposed project The purpose of the Resource Management Plan is to (1) determine the significance of the resources found on-site and their relationship to resources in the surrounding area; (2) define areas that should be maintained as open space, based on the significance of the on- site resources and their relationship to resources in the surrounding area; and (3) identify mechanisms to protect and manage open spaces.
The Resource Management Plan prepared for the proposed project complies with the City of Antioch's General Plan Section 10.0 (Resource Management), which outlines objectives and policies as they relate to biological resources. The overall objective is to preserve natural streams and other habitats that support special-status plant and animal species. While it is preferred to preserve these resources in-situ, the General Plan allows for mitigation off-site within eastern Contra Costa County, if sufficient on-site preservation is not feasible. Whether such resources are preserved on-site within natural open space areas, or are mitigated off-site, the General Plan requires that such preserved areas are managed and maintained pursuant to a Resource Management Pl an (Section 10.3.2e and Section 10.4.2d of the General Plan, respectively). The Resource Management Plan identifies four natural communities within the Sand Creek Focus Area that must be considered: (1) Grassland; (2) stream and riparian; (3) chaparral, scrub and rock outcrop; and (4) oak woodland and savannah, and mimics the environmental mitigation measures identified in the EIR for the Albers Ranch Project (see Attachment D, Exhibit B).
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
On November 20, 202 4, the Antioch Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed project. Upon close of the public hearing, the Antioch Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of all the requested entitlements.
At the close of the meeting, Planning Commission voted to approve the following resolutions:
1. Recommending City Council certification of the Albers Ranch Project EIR, adopting findings of fact and statement of overriding considerations, and adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program; and
2. Recommending City Council approval of a General Plan Amendment to amend the City of Antioch General Plan (GP-19-04); and
3. Recommending City Council approval of an ordinance rezoning the property to HPD and adopting the Master Development Plan (MDP-19-01); and
4. Recommending City Council approval of a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and a Resource Management Plan.
During the Planning Commission meeting held on November 20, 202 4, the Planning Commission asked C ity staff questions ranging from the need for the proposed emergency vehicle access versus a full access with the addition of bicycle and pedestrian access, and the need for assisted living housing in the City. The applicant questioned several of the conditions of approval. Four members of the public spoke and provided comments of support for the proposed project. Specifically, supporting the job growth opportunity for the construction of the project and the support of assisted living. One commenter identified the need for native landscaping to be incorporated into the project design. After discussion, the Antioch Planning Commission unanimously voted for the City Council to approve all requested entitlements. A copy the Planning Commission meeting minutes are included as Attachment E to the staff report.
CONCLUSION
As presented in this staff report, t he proposed Albers Ranch Project Environmental Impact Report, General Plan Amendment, Master Development Plan/Rezone, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, and Resource Management Plan are consistent with City standards and guidelines. Therefore, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 202 5-**, thereby certifying the Albers Ranch Project EIR, adopting findings of fact and statement of overriding considerations, and adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program; and
2. Adopt Resolution No.2025- **, thereby approving a General Plan Amendment to amend the City of Antioch General Plan (GP-19-04); and
3. Introducing and waiving the first reading of the ordinance rezoning the property to HPD and adopting the Master Development Plan (MDP-19-01); and
4. Adopt Resolution No.2025-**, thereby approving a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and a Resource Management Plan.
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ATTACHMENTS
A. Albers Ranch Environmental Impact Report City Council Resolution No. 2025-**
Exhibit A Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
The
Final EIR is available for public review on the City’s website at:
https://www.antiochca.gov/community-development-
department/planning-division/environmental-documents/
B. General Plan Amendment City Council Resolution No. 2025-**
Exhibit A Proposed General Plan Land Use Map
Exhibit B Proposed General Plan Text Amendment
C. Hillside Planned Development Rezone Ordinance
Exhibit A Rezone Legal Description
D. Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, Master Development Plan, and Resource Management Plan City Council Resolution No. 2025-**
Exhibit A Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map
Exhibit B Resource Management Plan
Exhibit C Draft Conditions of Approval
E. November 20, 2024 Planning Commission Minutes
ATTACHMENT “A”
RESOLUTION NO. 2025/**
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH CERTIFYING
THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE ALBERS RANCH PROJECT
AS ADEQUATE FOR ADDRESSING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE
PROPOSED PROJECT AND ADOPTING CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT FINDINGS, MITIGATION MEASURES AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Antioch (“City”) received an application from Lucia Albers (“Applicant”) seeking City approval of the following: a General Plan Amendment ; Master Development Plan/Rezone; Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map; and Resource Management Plan for the development of a 294-unit single-family residential community, as well as recreational amenities and associated improvements on approximately 47.4 acres of the 96.5-acre project site, which is known as the Albers Ranch Project (“Project”); WHEREAS, the project site consists of a 96.5-acre site located south of the future extension of Sand Creek Road in the southeastern portion of the City of Antioch, California. The project site is bordered by the City of Antioch/Contra Costa County line to the south, and the City of Antioch/City of Brentwood limit is further east of the site. The site is identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number s (APNs) 057-042-006 and 057-050-021.
Sand Creek is located along the northern border of the site, and State Route (SR) 4 is located approximately 1.44 miles east of the site. The project site is situated within the Sand Creek Focus Area of the General Plan;
WHEREAS, the Project consists of the development of 294 single-family homes and associated improvements on approximately 47.4 acres of the 96.5-acre project site, as well as future development of an assisted living facility and neighborhood commercial development. The Project improvements would include, but would not be limited to, parks, trails, landscaping, circulation improvements, and utility installation. The remainder of the site would be retained as open space;
WHEREAS, the City, as lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), has completed the Final Environmental Impact Report (“Final EIR” or “EIR”) for the Project;
WHEREAS, this document contains the City’s certification of the EIR, its CEQA findings, and its statement of overriding considerations supporting approval of the Project considered in the EIR. The Final EIR has State Clearinghouse No. 2021100264; WHEREAS, a Draft Environmental Impact Report (“Draft EIR”) was released for a 45-day public and agency review on July 7, 2023. The Draft EIR assesses the potential environmental effects of implementation of the Project, identifies means to eliminate or reduce potential adverse impacts, and evaluates a reasonable range of alternatives to the Project;
WHEREAS, the Final EIR comprises the Draft EIR together with one additional volume that includes the comments on the Draft EIR submitted by interested public A1
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agencies, organizations, and members of the public; written responses to the environmental issues raised in those comments; revisions to the text of the Draft EIR reflecting changes made in response to comments and other information; and other minor changes to the text of the Draft EIR. The Final EIR is hereby incorporated in this document by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, as follows:
CERTIFICATION OF THE FINAL EIR
The City Council of the City of Antioch (the “City Council”) certifies that it has been presented with the Final EIR and that it has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Final EIR prior to making the following findings.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15090 (Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15090) the City Council certifies that the Final EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines. The City Council certifies the Final EIR for the Project as described above.
The City Council further certifies that the Final EIR reflects its independent judgment and analysis.
FINDINGS
Having received, reviewed, and considered the Final EIR and other information in the record of proceedings, the City Council hereby adopts the following findings in compliance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines:
Part A: Findings regarding the environmental review process and the contents of the Final EIR.
Part B: Findings regarding the significant environmental impacts of the Project and the mitigation measures for those impacts identified in the Final EIR and adopted as conditions of approval, as well as the reasons that some potential mitigation measures are rejected.
Part C: Findings regarding the reasonableness of the range of alternatives evaluated in the Final EIR.
Part D: Statement of Overriding Considerations.
The City Council certifies that these findings are based on full appraisal of all viewpoints, including all comments received up to the date of adoption of these findings, concerning the environmental issues identified and discussed in the Final EIR. The City Council adopts the findings and the statements in Parts A, B, C, and D for the Project.
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In addition to the findings regarding environmental impacts and mitigation measures, Part E, below, identifies the custodian and location of the record of proceedings, as required by CEQA.
Part F describes the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project.
As described in Part F, the City Council hereby adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as set forth in Exhibit A to these findings.
Part A. Environmental Review Process
Notice of Preparation and Scoping Meeting
On October 15, 2021, the City issued a Notice of Preparation announcing the intended preparation of the Draft EIR and describing its proposed scope. The Notice of Preparation had a 30-day review period until November 15, 2021. The City held a public scoping meeting for the Draft EIR on October 28, 2021, for the purpose of informing the public and receiving comments on the scope of the environmental analysis to be prepared for the Project. Due to COVID -19 restrictions, t he scoping meeting was held online via Zoom. Comments from the public were not received at the scoping meeting.
The City received three comment letters during the comment period on the Notice of Preparation, from State, regional, and local agencies and organizations.
Preparation of the EIR
The City completed the Draft EIR for the Project and, beginning on July 7, 2023 , the City made the Draft EIR available for review and comment. A Notice of A vailability was published and the period for receipt of comments on the Draft EIR remained open for 45 days. Copies of the Draft EIR document were made available at the City of Antioch Community Development Department, located at Third and “H” Streets, Ant ioch, and on the City’s website at: www.ci.antioch.ca.us. During the comment period, the City received six comment letters, three from State agencies and three others from private groups.
The Final EIR was completed and available to commenting public agencies on or before December 13, 2023.
The Final EIR contains all of the comments received during the public comment period, together with written responses to significant environmental issues raised in those comments, which were prepared in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines.
The City Council finds and determines that the Final EIR provides adequate, good faith, and reasoned responses to all comments raising significant environmental issues.
Absence of Significant New Information
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public notice is given of the availability of a Draft EIR, but before certification of the Final EIR. New information added to an EIR is not “significant” unless the EIR is changed in a way that deprives the public of a meaningful opportunity to comment upon a substantial adverse environmental effect of the project or a feasible way to mitigate or avoid such an effect that the project proponent declines to implement. Recirculation is not required where the new information added to the EIR merely clarifies or amplifies or makes insignificant modifications in an adequate EIR. The Guidelines provide examples of significant new information under this standard, which include the following:
1. A new significant environmental impact that would result from the Project (or any alternative) or from a new mitigation measure proposed to be implemented.
2. A substantial increase in the severity of an environmental impact would result unless mitigation measures are adopted that reduce the impact to a level of insignificance.
3. A feasible project alternative or mitigation measure considerably different from others previously analyzed would clearly lessen the significant environmental impacts of the Project (or an alternative), but the Project's proponents decline to adopt it.
4. The Draft EIR was so fundamentally and basically inadequate and conclusory in nature that meaningful public review and comment were precluded.
Having reviewed all the information in the record, the City Council finds that significant new information has not been added to the Final EIR since public notice was given of the availability of the Draft EIR. New or substantial changes to the Draft EIR were not proposed as a result of the public comment process. The Final EIR responds to comments and makes only minor technical changes, clarifications or additions to the Draft EIR. The minor changes, clarifications, or additions to the Draft EIR do not identify any new significant impacts or substantial increase in the severity of any environmental impacts, and do not include any new mitigation measures that would have a potentially significant impact. Therefore, the City Council finds that recirculation of the EIR is not required.
Differences of Opinion Regarding the Impacts of the Project In making its determination to certify the Final EIR and to approve the Project, the City Council recognizes that a range of technical and scientific opinion exists with respect to certain environmental issues. The City Council acknowledges that it has acquired an understanding of the range of this technical and scientific opinion by its review of the Draft EIR, the comments received on the Draft EIR and the responses to those comments in the Final EIR, as well as testimony, letters, and reports regarding the Final EIR and its own experience and expertise in these environmental issues. The City Council acknowledges that it has reviewed and considered, as a whole, the evidence and analysis A4
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presented in the Draft EIR, the evidence and analysis presented in the comments on the Draft EIR, the evidence and analysis presented in the Final EIR, the information submitted on the Final EIR, and the reports prepared by the experts who prepared the EIR , by the City’s consultants, and by staff, addressing those comments. The City Council acknowledges that it has gained a comprehensive and well-rounded understanding of the environmental issues presented by the Project. The City Council acknowledges that i n turn, this understanding has enabled the City Council to make its decisions after weighing and considering the various viewpoints on these important issues. The City Council accordingly certifies that its findings are based on full appraisal of all of the evidence contained in the Final EIR, as well as the evidence and other information in the record addressing the Final EIR.
Part B. Impacts and Mitigation Measures
The City Council acknowledges that these findings provide the written analysis and conclusions of the City Council regarding the environmental impacts of the Project and the mitigation measures identified by the Final EIR and adopted by the City Council as conditions of approval for the Project. It should be noted that comments made on the Draft EIR by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife included a Draft Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Please see Chapter 2, Responses to Comments, of the Final EIR for discussion of why such recommended mitigation measures are not included in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program of the Final EIR.
1. Significant or Potentially Significant Impacts Mitigated to a Less- Than- Significant Level.
The following significant and potentially significant environmental impacts of the Project, including cumulative impacts, are being mitigated to a less -than-significant level and are set out below. Pursuant to Section 21081(a)(1) of CEQA and Section 15091(a)(1) of the CEQA Guidelines, as to each such impact, the City Council, based on the evidence in the record before it, finds that changes or alterations incorporated into the Project by means of conditions or otherwise, mitigate, avoid or substantially lessen these significant or potentially significant environmental impacts of the Project to a less -than-significant level. The basis for the finding for each identified impact is set forth below.
Air Quality a
nd Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Impact 4.1-1 Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan during project construction.
Mitigation Measures: The following mitigation measure has been adopted to address this impact:
4.1-1 Prior to approval of any grading plans, the project applicant shall show on the plans via notation that the contractor shall ensure that the heavy-duty off-road vehicles (50 horsepower or more) to be used A5
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in the construction project, including owned, leased, and subcontractor vehicles, shall achieve a project wide fleet average
28.6 percent NO
x reduction compared to the year 2024 California Air
Resources Board (CARB) fleet average. The 28.6 percent NO x reduction may be achieved by requiring a combination of engine Tier 3 or Tier 4 off -road construction equipment or the use of hybrid, electric, or alternatively fueled equipment. For instance, the emissions presented in Table 4.1- 8 were achieved by requiri ng graders, scrapers, and rubber-tired dozers to be engine Tier 4.
In addition, all off -road equipment operating at the construction site must be maintained in proper working condition according to manufacturer’s specifications. Idling shall be limited to five minutes or less in accordance with the In- Use Off -Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation as required by CARB. Clear signage regarding idling restrictions shall be placed at the entrances to the construction site.
Portable equipment over 50 horsepower must have either a valid BAAQMD Permit to Operate (PTO) or a valid statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP) placard and sticker issued by CARB.
Conformance with the foregoing requirements shall be included as notes and be confirmed through review and approval of grading plans by the City of Antioch Community Development Department.
Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measure 4.1-1 would require strategies which would reduce construction-related NO
x emissions sufficiently to achieve the applicable threshold of significance. Thus, the impact would be reduced to a less-than-significant level.
Transportation
Impact 4.2-1 Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the circulation system during construction activities.
Mitigation Measure: The following mitigation measure has been adopted to address this impact:
4.2-1 Prior to issuance of grading and building permits, the project applicant shall submit a construction management plan, subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. The requirements within the construction management plan shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following elements:
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and equipment;
• A set of comprehensive traffic control measures, including scheduling of major truck trips and deliveries to avoid peak hours; lane closure proceedings; signs, cones, and other warning devices for drivers; and designation of construction access routes;
• Permitted construction hours;
• Location of construction staging;
• Identification of parking areas for construction employees, site visitors, and inspectors, including on-site locations; and • Provisions for street sweeping to remove construction related debris on public streets.
Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measure 4.2 -1 would reduce the temporary, significant impacts to the transportation system during the construction period to a less - than-significant level by requiring the preparation and implementation of a construction management plan that would ensure that impacts to local roadways and intersections during construction are minimized.
Impact 4.2-2 Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities.
Mitigation Measure: The following mitigation measure has been adopted to address this impact:
4.2-2 The following requirements shall be noted on project improvement plans, subject to review and approval by the City of Antioch Community Development Department.
• City-standard ADA ramps shall be provided at all internal roadway intersections;
• Pedestrian paths shall be identified and marked crosswalks shall be installed at key uncontrolled pedestrian crossing locations, such as trail crossings and park connections; • The project shall install all-way stop control and high visibility pedestrian crosswalks at the intersection of A Street and C Street;
• City standard sidewalks shall be installed on A Street connecting the project site to Hillcrest Avenue; and
• Bicycle parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 9-5.1707 of the City of Antioch Municipal Code for the retail and assisted living portions of the proposed project.
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Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measure 4.2- 2 would reduce conflicts with applicable plans, ordinances, or policies addressing the circulation system, specifically bicycle and pedestrian facilities, to a less-than-significant level by requiring City-standard Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) ramps, pedestrian paths and high visibility crosswalks, sidewalks, and bicycle parking to be developed on-site.
Initial Study
Impact IV-a: Would the project have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
Mitigation Measures: The following mitigation measures have been adopted to address this impact:
Special-Status Plants
IV-1 During the spring/summer prior to initiation of ground- disturbing activities on the project site and off -site improvement areas, the project applicant shall retain a qualified biologist to conduct focused botanical surveys during the blooming period for Contra Costa goldfields, alkali milk-vetch, heartscale, brittlescale, lesser saltscale, dwarf downingia, Jepson’s coyote- thistle, shining navarretia, bearded popcornflower, California alkali grass, long- styled sand spurrey, San Joaquin spearscale, and all plants that are considered locally rare as listed in the East Bay Chapter of the CNPS Database of Rare, Unusual and Significant Plants of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties for the Marsh Creek/Lone Tree Valley area. Project construction shall not be initiated until all special-status plant surveys are completed and the mitigation is implemented, if necessary and required prior to starting construction. Should project construction be delayed or paused for more than 15 days, additional preconstruction surveys shall be conducted prior to recommencing construction activities.
A special-status plant survey report that includes the methods used, survey participants, and associated findings shall be prepared and submitted to the City no more than 30 days following the completion of the final site visit. A record of any special -status plant species identified within the project site during the preconstruction surveys shall be submitted to the CNDDB. If new special -status plant populations are not found on the site during the appropriately timed surveys, additional mitigation is not required. If construction is not A8
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started within two years after the rare plant surveys are completed, the City may require additional rare plant surveys.
If special-status plants are observed on the site during the survey, the populations shall be avoided to the maximum degree possible during project development, and a Mitigation and Monitoring Plan shall be prepared detailing the measures to be implemented to avoid the plant population. Measures shall include establishment of appropriate buffers during construction, fencing of the population prior to and during construction, and regular monitoring of the preserved population by a biologist during and after construction activities. The Mitigation and Monitoring Plan shall be implemented prior to the initiation of project grading. If the plant populations cannot be avoided, the applicant shall hire a qualified biologist to prepare a seed collection and replanting plan in coordination with the City of Antioch to reduce impacts to the identified special -status plant populations, subject to review and approval by the City of Antioch Community Development Department.
Swainson’s Hawk
IV-2(a) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities, the project applicant shall require all construction workers to attend tailgate training that includes a description of the species, a brief summary of the species biology, and minimization measures and instructions of what to do if a Swainson’s hawk is observed on a near the construction zone. A sign-in sheet shall be distributed to all participants of the training program and submitted, along with a written summary of the training, to the City of Antioc h Community Development Department within two weeks of training completion.
IV-2(b) Prior to any project-related ground disturbance that occurs during the nesting season (March 15th to September 15th) within a half-mile of a potential nest tree, a qualified biologist shall conduct preconstruction surveys within the construction zones and adjacent lands to identify any nesting pairs of Swainson’s hawks no more than seven days prior to the onset of ground disturbance. Should project construction be delayed or paused for more than 15 days, additional preconstruction surveys shall be conducted prior to recommencing construction activities. Preconstruction surveys are not required for construction activities located farther than a half-mile from a potential nest tree. Surveys shall follow the protocol in the Recommended Timing and Methodology for Swainson’s Hawk Nesting Surveys in California’s Central Valley (Swainson’s Hawk Technical Advisory Committee 2000), including the survey period lengths identified A9
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therein. A written summary of the survey results shall be submitted to the City of Antioch Community Development Department.
If active nests are not found during preconstruction surveys, further mitigation is not necessary. If any active nests are discovered in or near proposed construction zones, the qualified biologist shall establish a suitable construction- free buffer aroun d the active nest site. The buffer shall be identified on the ground with flagging or fencing and shall be maintained until the qualified biologist has determined that the young have fledged.
As an alternative to completion of this mitigation measure, the project applicant could comply with one of the following conditions:
1) Comply with the applicable terms and conditions of the ECCC HCP/NCCP, as determined in written “Conditions of
Coverage” by the East Contra Costa County Habitat
Conservancy (Conservancy), provided that the City has first entered into an agreement with the Conservancy for coverage of impacts to ECCCHCP/NCCP Covered Species; or
2) Comply with a habitat conservation plan and/or natural community conservation plan developed and adopted by the City, including payment of applicable fees, provided that CDFW and FWS have approved the conservation plan.
Golden Eagle
IV-3(a) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities, the project applicant shall require all construction workers to attend tailgate training that includes a description of the species, a brief summary of the species biology, and minimization measures and instructions of what to do if a golden eagle is observed on a near the construction zone. A sign- in sheet shall be distributed to all participants of the training program and submitted, along with a written summary of the training, to the City of Antioch Community Development Department within two weeks of training completion.
IV-3(b) No more than seven days prior to initiation of ground- disturbing activities or tree removal, preconstruction surveys shall be conducted concurrently with the preconstruction surveys for Swainson’s hawk nests as required by Mitigation Measure IV -2(b) above. Should project construction be delayed or paused for more than 15 days, additional preconstruction surveys shall be conducted prior to recommencing construction activities. The preconstruction surveys shall include a survey radius of one mile surrounding the A10
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project’s development footprint. However, adjacent parcels under different land ownership within the one- mile survey area shall only be surveyed on foot if access to such areas are granted by the landowners of the parcels. If access is not granted, the qualified biologist shall survey trees on adjacent parcels from the closest boundary of the project site. A written summary of the survey results shall be submitted to the City of Antioch Community Development Department.
If no active nesting golden eagles are identified during survey(s), project construction may commence without further regard for protection of nesting eagles. If active nesting golden eagles are identified during the preconstruction surveys within a half-mile of the site and within the line of sight from disturbance to the nest site, biological monitors shall monitor the nest in order to establish baseline behavioral data. Based on the baseline behavioral data and location of the nest (i.e., whether the nest is remote or in/close to town, and whether existing disturbances are present), a construction-free buffer shall be established. The construction- free buffer shall be a minimum of 800 feet and can be increased based on the biological monitor’s observations of the behavior at the nest.
Project-related disturbance shall not be allowed within any established buffer until the biologist has determined that the young have fledged.
Burrowing Owl
IV-4(a) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities, the project applicant shall require all construction workers to attend tailgate training that includes a description of the species, a brief summary of the species biology, and minimization measures and instructions of what to do if a burrowing owl is observed on a near the construction zone. A sign- in sheet shall be distributed to all participants of the training program and submitted, along with a written summary of the training, to the City of Antioch Community Development Department within two weeks of training completion.
IV-4(b) Prior to initiation of ground- disturbing activities, a preconstruction survey for burrowing owls shall be conducted. Should project construction be delayed or paused for more than 15 days, additional preconstruction surveys shall be conducted prior to recommencing construction activities. The CDFG’s Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (CDFG 2012) states that take avoidance (preconstruction) surveys shall be conducted within 14 days prior to ground disturbance. As burrowing owls may recolonize a site after only a few A11
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days, time lapses between project activities trigger subsequent take avoidance surveys, including, but not limited to, a final survey conducted within 24 hours prior to ground disturbance to ensure absence of the species. Surveys shall ensure 100 percent v isual coverage. The results of the survey shall be submitted to the City of Antioch Community Development Department.
If burrowing owls or fresh sign of burrowing owls are not observed during preconstruction surveys, further mitigation is not required and construction may proceed. If burrowing owls or their recent sign are detected on the site, occupied burrows shall be i dentified by the monitoring biologist and a construction- free buffer (up to 250 feet) shall be established and maintained until a qualified biologist has determined the burrowing owl has abandoned the burrow.
Nesting Migratory Birds, Including Nesting Raptors and Protected Birds
IV-5(a) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities, the project applicant shall require all construction workers to attend tailgate training that includes a description of the species, a brief summary of the species biology, and minimization measures and instructions of what to do if an active bird nest is observed on a near the construction zone. A sign-in sheet shall be distributed to all participants of the training program and submitted, along with a written summary of the training, to the Cit y of Antioch Community Development Department within two weeks of training completion.
IV-5(b) Prior to commencement of ground- disturbing activities or tree removal during the breeding season (typically between February 1st and August 31st), the project applicant shall retain a qualified biologist to conduct preconstruction migratory bird and raptor nesting surveys no more than seven days prior to the onset of ground disturbance. Should project construction be delayed or paused for more than 15 days, additional preconstruction surveys shall be conducted prior to recommencing construction activities. The nesting migratory bird surveys shall cover the project site and the raptor nesting surveys shall encompass the site and lands within 250 feet of the site, where accessible. A written summary of the survey results shall be submitted to the City of Antioch Community Development Department. If nesting migratory birds or raptors are not identified during the surveys, further mitigation is not required.
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“ecologically sensitive areas” where project-related activities are not allowed and personnel may not enter (while occupied or in use for the season in the case of multi -clutch bearing species) during the course of nesting bird season with the establishment of a fence barrier or flagging surrounding the nest site. The qualified biologist shall determine the necessary buffer, if any, to protect nesting birds based on existing site conditions, such as construction activity, topography, and line of sight, and will increase buffers as needed to provide sufficient protection of nesting birds and their natural behaviors.
A qualified biologist shall observe any identified active nests prior to the start of any project -related activities to establish a behavioral baseline of the adults and any nestlings. Once project activities commence, all active nests shall either be monitored daily or continuously by a qualified biologist until the biological monitor is confident the established buffer is at an effective distance from the nest, to detect any signs of disturbance and behavioral changes as a result of the project. In addition to direct impacts, such as nest destruction, nesting birds might be affected by noise, vibration, odors and movement of workers or equipment. If signs of disturbance and behavioral changes are observed, the qualified biologist shall halt project activities causing that change until the nestlings have fledged, and the nest is determined to be inactive.
Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp and Vernal Pool Tadpole Shrimp
IV-6(a) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities, the project applicant shall require all construction workers to attend tailgate training that includes a description of the species, a brief summary of the species biology, and minimization measures and instructions of what to do if a listed shrimp is observed on a near the construction zone. A sign- in sheet shall be distributed to all participants of the training program and submitted, along with a written summary of the training, to the City of Antioch Community Development Department within two weeks of training completion.
IV-6(b) No more than seven days prior to initiation of ground- disturbing activities, a protocol -level survey shall be conducted to assess the presence or absence of listed fairy shrimp within the project site.
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construction activities. Should the surveys confirm absence of listed fairy shrimp, no further action will be necessary.
Should the surveys identify listed fairy shrimp, to mitigate for permanent impacts to shrimp habitat, the project applicant shall preserve occupied and potentially occupied habitat at a minimum 2:1 ratio (preserved:impacted) and create additional habitat at a minimum 2:1 ratio (created:impacted). Preservation or created habitat shall be via the purchase of mitigation land in fee title or via recordation of a conservation easement over the mitigation land preserving it in perpetuity as wildlife habitat. The easement shall be granted to a qualified conservation organization as defined by Section 815.3 of the California Civil Code. The preserved or created habitat shall be established at least a year prior to on-site impacts to vernal pool fairy shrimp or vernal pool tadpole shrimp habitat in order to monitor the new habitat’s effectiveness, including a comparison to the existing on-site habitat with regards to appropriate hydrology for shrimp. Once the determination has been made that the created habitat supports the appropriate hydrology, the top four inches of topsoil of the on- site habitat planned to be impacted can be transferred to the mitigation site in the same day. Removal and placement of this topsoil shall be done in a systematic fashion that will avoid compaction of the soil.
Prior to the start of construction, the project applicant shall prepare and submit to the City of Antioch a Habitat Mitigation and Management Plan (HMMP), which shall outline the requirements for managing preserved areas and created areas for five years, as well as success criteria for the created habitat. The HMMP will follow the guidelines for mitigation and monitoring of vernal pools issued by the USFWS (1994). The project applicant shall also establish an endowment fund, or other funding mechanism to provide for the long- term management, maintenance, and monitoring of the mitigation site.
In lieu of the above, prior to construction, the project applicant may purchase credits at a 1:1 ratio from an approved mitigation bank.
The project applicant may satisfy the requirements of this mitigation measure by providing the City of Antioch Community Development Department with a copy of a biological opinion issued by the USFWS that includes these, or other functionally equivalent, habitat preservation measures prior to the start of construction.
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As an alternative to completion of this mitigation measure, the project applicant could comply with one of the following conditions:
1. Comply with the applicable terms and conditions of the ECCC HCP/NCCP, as determined in written “Conditions of
Coverage” by the Conservancy, provided that the City has first entered into an agreement with the Conservancy for coverage of impacts to ECCC HCP/NCCP Covered Species; or
2. Comply with a habitat conservation plan and/or natural community conservation plan developed and adopted by the City, including payment of applicable fees, provided that CDFW and USFWS have approved the conservation plan.
If breeding habitat is planned to be removed, in addition to evaluating the potential of the project to affect listed fairy shrimp under CEQA, the applicant would need to comply with provisions of the federal Endangered Species Act and would need to seek take authorization from the USFWS for project -related losses as required by law. To obtain a take permit, consultation with the USFWS would need to be initiated either through a federal nexus (i.e., Section 7 consultation, usually through the USACE or the Bureau of Land Management) or through the HCP process (i.e., Section 10 consultation).
California Tiger Salamander
IV-7(a) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities, the project applicant shall require all construction workers to attend tailgate training that includes a description of the species, a brief summary of the species biology, and minimization measures and instructions of what to do if California tiger salamander is observed on a near the construction zone. A sign- in sheet shall be distributed to all participants of the training program and submitted, along with a written summary of the training, to the City of Antioch Community Development Department within two weeks of training completion.
IV-7(b) No more than seven days prior to initiation of ground- disturbing activities, a qualified biologist shall conduct a preconstruction survey of the seasonal wetlands in the eastern portion of the project site during the rainy season in order to determine whether they could be classified as breeding habitat for the California tiger salamander.
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mitigation is not necessary. If the seasonal wetland is determined to be breeding habitat and cannot be avoided, the project applicant shall compensate for the loss of upland habitat at a minimum of a 3:1 impacts to replacement ratio. Mitigation land shall be permanently protected land within the Central California Distinct Population Segment (DPS) range of the California tiger salamander within 1.3 miles of a known breeding site, or as otherwise approved by CDFW and USFWS. Protection shall be accomplished through the purchase of the mitigation land in fee title or via recordation of a conservation easement over the mitigation land. In lieu of this mitigation prior to construction, the project applicant may purchase California tiger salamander credits at a 1:1 ratio from an approved mitigation bank.
In addition, if breeding habitat is planned to be removed, the applicant shall comply with the provisions of the federal Endangered Species Act and shall obtain take authorization from the USFWS for project-related losses of the California tiger salamander habitat, as required by law. To obtain a take permit, consultation with the USFWS would need to be initiated either through a federal nexus (Section 7 consultation, usually through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or the Bureau of Land Management . Proof of compliance shall be submitted to the City of Antioch Community Development Department.
As an alternative to completion of this mitigation measure, the project applicant could comply with one of the following conditions:
1. Comply with the applicable terms and conditions of the ECCC HCP/NCCP, as determined in written “Conditions of
Coverage” by the Conservancy, provided that the City has first entered into an agreement with the Conservancy for coverage of impacts to ECCC HCP/NCCP Covered Species; or
2. Comply with a habitat conservation plan and/or natural community conservation plan developed and adopted by the City, including payment of applicable fees, provided that CDFW and USFWS have approved the conservation plan.
California Red-Legged Frog
IV-8(a) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities on the project site and off-site improvement areas, the project applicant shall require all construction workers to attend tailgate training that includes a description of California red- legged frog and its habitat and measures to be implemented to protect the frog and minimize take if the frog is observed on or near the construction zone. A sign-in sheet A16
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