CITY COUNCIL MEETING
INCLUDING THE ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING SUCCESSOR
TO THE ANTIOCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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Regular Meeting June 24, 2025
7:00 P.M. Council Chambers
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Bernal called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M., and City Clerk Rhodes called the roll.
Present: Council/Agency/Authority Members District 1 Torres -Walker, District 3 Freitas, District 4 Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem (District 2) Rocha and Mayor Bernal
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bernal led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Clerk Rhodes announced the speaker rules for the Council meeting.
Due to the amount of speaker requests, Mayor Bernal reduced speaker times to two minutes.
Nakkiah Bradshaw, Antioch Council of Teens (ACT), Maliyah Cooper, ACT, Morelia Gil Cubillo, Springboard/ACT, Kimberly Figueroa, Public Safety and Community Resources Department, Grace Fung, Emily Gonzalez, Anita Robinson, Public Safety and Community Resources Department, Ricka Davis-Sheard, Bruce Koon, Program Coordinator for the Contra Costa Youth Journalism Program, Skyler, Leslie May. Ashly Mahan, Aisha Hall and Marjori Lizarraga, discussed how important the Public Safety and Community Services Departmen t is, especially because of the youth programs offered. They encouraged Council to continue fully funding these community resources.
Kathryn Reza, Raley’s Center, thanked the Antioch Police Department (APD) for addressing her request for a stronger police presence in their shopping center.
Krystle Law spoke in support of the Public Safety and Community Resources Department Youth Programs. She also expressed concern regarding a city park in disrepair and a recent homeless encampment sweep.
1. INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY EMPLOYEES, PROMOTIONS AND RETIREMENTS City Manager Scott introduced Agenda Item #1.
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Information Systems Director Alan Barton introduce d Nicole Baptista, Administrative Assistant who thanked Information Systems Director Alan Barton for the introduction.
Police Chief Vigil introduced Matthew Muholland and Joseph Chandler, Police Sergeant s (promoted), Adam Duffy, and Jonathan Downie, Police Corporal s (promoted), Markendra, Wilson, Daniel Cabada, Larry Alamilla, Lorenzo Ortiz and Phillip Rollins, Police Officer s, who thanked Police Chief Vigil for the introduction.
Mayor Bernal congratulated the promoted and new employees.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Wright announced the following civic and community events:
➢ 4th of July community events
➢ Community Park Movies every Thursday in July at Prewett Family Park.
The City Council recognized Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Wright and staff for their professionalism in organizing the Juneteenth and Farmer’s Market events.
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Torres-Walker reported on her participation in discussions regarding the Green Empowerment Zone and economic development. She announced the C ity/School Standing Committee would be meeting in August and discussed her participation in the CDBG Standing Committee meeting. She also announced that she had been appointed to the Rivertown Standing Committee which had not met. She acknowledged former Assistant City Manager Reed and City Manager Scott’s efforts to bring healthy food options to Antioch. She provided a history of Juneteenth and recognized those who advocated for their rights.
Councilmember Wilson reported on her attendance at a Delta Diablo meeting and announced that in September she would be on the Board of Directors for the California M assage Therapy Council.
Councilmember Rocha announced a Chamber of Commerce meeting would be held on June 26, 2025, and the Downtown Business Association meeting would be held on June 27, 2025, at the Antioch Historical Society.
Mayor Bernal provided updates on his participation in the meetings of TRANSPLAN, the East Contra Costa Regional Fee and Financing Authority Board, and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority Board. Additionally, he acknowledged staff and Council for their efforts in fostering community engagement through various community events.
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MAYOR’S COMMENTS
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 27, 2025
B. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 28, 2025
C. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 9, 2025
D. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 10, 2025
E. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL WARRANTS
F. REJECTION OF CLAIM: ESPIRIDION PUGA
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/ 111 DECLARING THAT THE CITY OF ANTIOCH IS
SUBJECT TO THE GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT LAW
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/ 112 AWARD OF MULTI -YEAR AGREEMENT WITH TERRACARE ASSOCIATES FOR TURF MOWING IN THE AMOUNT OF $567,232
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/ 113 AWARD OF EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH TURN KEY SYSTEMS INC. DBA TKS COLD STORAGE MFG &
CONSTRUCTION FOR REPLACEMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES WALK -IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $126,236.18
J. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/ 114 ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT (P.W. 707)
K. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/ 115 SECOND AMENDMENT TO TELECOMMUNICATION
NETWORK LICENSE AND ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH CROWN CASTLE
FIBER LLC
L. TRIENNIAL REPORT ON WATER QUALITY RELATIVE TO PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS
M. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/116 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CENTRICITY GIS, LLC FOR IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES OF
UNITY MAINTAIN (FORMALLY CITYWORKS) ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
N. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/117 APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH CHAPLIN AND HILL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000
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O. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/ 118 ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING AWARD FROM
CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS YOUTH SERVICE CORPS
P. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/119 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FELTON INSTITUTE FOR THE CITY OF ANTIOCH’S ANGELO
QUINTO COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM PROGRAM (AQCRT)
Q. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR APRIL 2025
R. CITY COUNCIL OVERNIGHT TRAVEL TO CHICHIBU JAPAN ON JULY 16-26, 2025
On motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Freitas, the City Council unanimously approved the Council Consent Calendar with the exception of Items G,H,J,K,O and P, which were removed for further discussion.
Item G – City Manager Scott introduced Consent Calendar Item G. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Buenting introduced Eric Harrell, ENGEO, clarified that if the City maintained separate activities, there would be no transfer of liability, meaning the City would not be responsible for the financial obligations of the Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD).
Interim City Attorney Cole explained that this agenda item was a notice of the intent to form the GHAD and the formation process would follow.
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, the City Council unanimously approved Consent Calendar Item G.
Item H – City Manager Scott introduced Consent Calendar Item H. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Buenting presented the staff report dated June 24, 2025, recommending the City Council adopt the resolution.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Buenting explained that this contract was related to mowing turf within the right of ways and median areas.
Mayor Bernal and Councilmember Freitas expressed concern for maintenance issues within the city’s parks and requested staff discuss the issue with the contractor.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Buenting responded that he would have that discussion with park maintenance and the contractor.
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, the City Council unanimously approved Consent Calendar Item H.
Item J – City Manager Scott introduced Consent Calendar Item J.
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Councilmember Freitas stated that his neighborhood had not received street repairs for numerous years and requested Council hold a discussion on the effectiveness of the Pavement Management System.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Buenting responded that the City was moving forward with an analysis of their roadway system and priorities could be discussed at that time.
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, the City Council unanimously approved Consent Calendar Item J.
Item K – City Manager Scott introduced Consent Calendar Item K.
Andrew Becker acknowledging the budget crisis, recommended that every revenue source that comes to Council be placed on the regular agenda. He suggested the City renegotiate the outdated rates to maximize revenue.
Deputy Public Works Director Zepeda explained that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulated rates.
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, the City Council unanimously approved Consent Calendar Item K.
Item O – City Manager Scott introduced Consent Calendar Item O. Youth Services Network Manager Cabral presented the staff report dated June 24, 2025, recommending the City Council adopt the resolution.
Stenson Willard , Y outh Services, Kevin Gustavo Reldan , Antioch Build Internship Program, Maron Zewdie, Antioch Build Youth Services, Antonio Camacho Rico, Marina Bermudy, Springboard, Jareen Gunter, Dream Team, Dr. Shamawn Wright, Bridge Builders for a New Generation and Sandro Trujillo, RRTH Learning Centers, emphasized the importance of programs within the Youth Services Network and encouraged Council to continue supporting these services.
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Torres -Walker, the City Council unanimously approved Consent Calendar Item O.
Item P – City Manager Scott introduced Consent Calendar Item P. Youth Services Network Manager Cabral presented the staff report dated June 24, 2025, recommending the City Council adopt the resolution.
Leslie May opposed the reduction of staffing and service hours for the AQCRT.
Belefante Anderson, Felton Institute , gave an overview of the services they provided to the community.
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Robert Collins thanked the City for continuing to fund the AQCRT and encouraged them to continue seeking other funding opportunities.
Antonio Camacho Rico discussed the importance of the AQCRT.
Councilmembers Torres-Walker and Wilson thanked the Public Safety and Community Resources Department and the Quinto family for their dedication. They stated they were committed to seeking additional funding to restore the service to 24 hours.
On motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, the City Council unanimously approved Consent Calendar Item P.
On motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council declared a recess at 9:03 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 9:14 P.M. with all Councilmembers present.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FIVE -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2025-2030 (P.W. 150-25)
City Clerk Rhodes announced the speaker rules for the Public Hearing.
City Manager Scott introduced Public Hearing Agenda Item #3.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Buenting presented the staff report dated June 24, 2025, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution approving and adopting the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2025-2030 and authorizing the City Manager or designee to carry over and re-appropriate all remaining Fiscal Year 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program budgets to the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget.
Mayor Bernal opened the public hearing.
Andrew Becker expressed concern that impact fees were outdated and insufficient to adequately fund Capital Improvement Projects in Antioch.
Mayor Bernal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Freitas supported conducting a thorough review of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to evaluate project viability and establish objective criteria for funding prioritization.
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Councilmember Torres-Walker thanked staff and suggested utilizing gas tax revenue to fund traffic calming measures in Antioch.
In response to Councilmember Rocha, staff indicated that project priorities are determined by staff but can be adjusted if Council has specific priorities; unfunded projects are included for future consideration.
In response to Councilmember Freitas, City Manager Scott explained that staff use d a combination of subjective, objective, and legal criteria for prioritizing projects, and suggested that these could be cross-referenced with Council priorities for discussion.
In response to Mayor Bernal, Deputy Public Works Director Zepeda explained that the playground replacement program and irrigation controller upgrades were included in the CIP because they were liability issues. City Manager Scott added that the report structure could be modified to clearly identify criteria and thresholds, as well as the forecasted timelines for projects.
Mayor Bernal requested that the CIP be brought back in a couple of months to review staff’s priorities and asked for the full cost of the Prewett Peak repairs to be identified.
In response to Councilmember Freitas, Interim City Attorney Cole clarified that liability was limited to dangerous conditions of public property and stated he did not believe it would be possible to reach the necessary level of detail to establish a dangerous condition solely by referencing a project within the CIP.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Buenting provided updates on the Contra Loma Estates Park, Brackish Water Desalination Project, and “L” Street Improvements. Additionally, Captain Bittner gave an update on the APD evidence storage facility.
Mayor Bernal suggested the City consider redeveloping “A” Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025/120
On motion by Councilmember Rocha , seconded by Councilmember Torres -Walker, the City Council adopted a resolution approving and adopting the Five -Year Capital Improvement Program 2025 -2030 and authorizing the City Manager or designee to carry over and re - appropriate all remaining Fiscal Year 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program budgets to the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget.
Ayes: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Rocha, Bernal Noes: Freitas
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4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (“CDBG”) STANDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-30 CONTRA COSTA CONSORTIUM CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2025 -2026 CITY OF ANTIOCH ACTION PLAN FOR EXPENDING FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (“CDBG”), ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (“EECBG”) FUNDING, STATE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (“PLHA”)
FUNDING, AND LOCAL HOUSING SUCCESSOR FUNDING
City Manager Scott introduced Public Hearing Item 4.
CDBG/Housing Consultant House presented the staff report dated June 24, 2025 recommending the City Council take the following actions:1) Consider the CDBG Committee recommendations for funding community grants with CDBG, PLHA, and EECBG funds and adopt the resolution approving the Contra Costa Consortium 2025 -30 Consolidated Plan and draft Fiscal Year 2025-26 Action Plan and authorize the City Manager or designee to make any necessary Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget adjustments for the approved funding and sign necessary documents and agreements for approved funding, and 2) Consider the CDBG Committee recommendations for funding community grants with Housing Successor funds and adopt the resolution approving Housing Successor funding for homeless services and administration as outlined in the 2025 -26 Action Plan and authorize the City Manager or designee to make any necessary Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget adjustments for the approved funding and sign necessary documents and agreements for approved funding.
Ricka Davis-Sheard, SHARE Community, gave an overview of the services they provide d and thanked the City for funding their program.
Antonio Camacho Ri co discussed the importance of CDBG funding essential community programs.
Melissa Case spoke in support of SHARE Community’s program.
Andrew Becker suggested Council collaborate with staff and the consultant to explore opportunities for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA). He also recommended allocating homeownership funds toward acquiring properties that the City could deed restrict for 55 years.
Councilmembers Rocha and Torres -Walker thanked CDBG/Housing Consultant House for providing the CDBG Committee with the information they needed to score and rank the organizations for funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025/121
On motion by Councilmember Rocha , seconded by Councilmember Torres -Walker, the City Council unanimously adopted the resolution approving the Contra Costa Consortium 2025 -30
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Consolidated Plan and draft Fiscal Year 2025-26 Action Plan and authorize the City Manager or designee to make any necessary Fiscal Year 2025 -26 budget adjustments for the approved funding and sign necessary documents and agreements for approved funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025/122
On motion by Councilmember Torres -Walker, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, the City Council unanimously adopted the resolution approving Housing Successor funding for homeless services and administration as outlined in the 2025 -26 Action Plan and authorize the City Manager or designee to make any necessary Fiscal Year 2025 -26 budget adjustments for the approved funding and sign necessary documents and agreements for approved funding.
5. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 BUDGET AND REVISING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET
City Manager Scott introduced Agenda Item #5.
Finance Director Merchant presented the staff report dated June 24, 2025, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution approving and adopting a one -year operating budget for fiscal year 2025-26, appropriating the funds necessary to meet the expenditures set forth therein, and revising the fiscal year 2024-25 budget.
Andrew Becker discussed economic development challenges related to transient occupancy in Antioch.
Councilmember Rocha stated Council had done their due diligence and been as transparent as possible throughout Budget Study Sessions. He emphasized that they were clear about not wanting the budget to negatively impact personnel and thanked staff for all their hard work during the process.
Councilmember Freitas recognized staff for providing budgetary information to the Council and the community to facilitate informed decision -making. He expressed concern that the City still faced significant retirement liabilities. He indicated that in the future, he would support eliminating the Public Safety and Community Resources Director position to achieve additional savings. He discussed the importance of economic development and the potential to raise fees, charges, and assessments to address budget shortfalls. Additionally, he proposed holding monthly study sessions to review ongoing budget strategies. He requested the staff report be amended to clearly articulate the purpose of reducing APD sworn staffing to 105 positions because the City could not hire up to 117 in one fiscal year. Additionally, he requested the removal of vehicle replacement set aside in all departments for FY27. Lastly, he requested footnote (a) of Attachment B be stricken because Council did not discuss 2% COLA for FY28 and FY29.
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Finance Director Merchant confirmed that the Council had not discussed or intended to adopt FY28 or FY29 budgets; however, she was providing the Council with the fiscal impact if they were to reinstate all items.
Councilmember Freitas stated he believed that including COLA increases for FY28 and FY29 sent a false premise and would have consequences.
Councilmember Wilson thank ed staff for their hard work during the budget process and discussed the importance of economic development. She also thanked City Manager Scott for advocating for funding opportunities at the state and federal level.
Mayor Bernal suggested reducing the budget stabilization transfer to an amount that holds a 20% reserve, for FY26-27. He also requested the sworn staffing level for FY25-26 be increased to 117. Additionally, he supported removing the vehicle replacement set aside for all departments from FY27 and removing the 2 % COLA assumptions. Lastly, he requested staff provide a list of the positions that would be hired and those that would be frozen as well as an explanation of the Community Development Summary – 1% Sales Tax reduction.
Finance Director Merchant responded that she would bring the vehicle replacement set aside item back to Council for consideration with the FY27 budget.
City Manager Scott added that staff would be coming back with items for post budget approval.
Mayor Bernal thanked staff for all their hard work during the budget process. He stated this was a good starting point for the City’s next efforts to address the FY27 budget deficit.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025/123
On motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the City Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving and adopting a one-year operating budget for fiscal year 2025-26, appropriating the funds necessary to meet the expenditures set forth therein, and revising the fiscal year 2024-25 budget.
6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND
HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE ANTIOCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEARS 2025-26 BUDGET AND REVISING THE 2024-25 BUDGET
Finance Director Merchant presented the staff report dated June 24, 2025, recommending the City of Antioch as Successor Agency and Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency adopt a resolution approving and adopting the fiscal year 2025 -26 budget and revising the fiscal year 2024-25 budget.
S.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/44
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On motion by Agency Member Wilson, seconded by Agency Member Rocha, the City of Antioch as Successor Agency and Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency unanimously adopted a resolution approving and adopting the fiscal year 2025 -26 budget and revising the fiscal year 2024-25 budget.
7. RESOLUTION OF THE ANTIOCH PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 BUDGET AND REVISING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 -25 BUDGET
Finance Director Merchant presented the staff report dated June 24, 2025, recommending the Board of the Antioch Public Financing Authority adopt a resolution approving and adopting the fiscal year 2025-26 budget and revising the fiscal year 2024-25 budget.
Andrew Becker stated he appreciated staff and their dedication to the community. He discussed the role of the Public Financing Authority.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025/124
A motion was made and seconded by the Board of the Antioch Public Financing Authority to adopt a resolution approving and adopting the fiscal year 2025-26 budget and revising the fiscal year 2024-25 budget. The motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Andrew Becker stated that, according to the speaker rules, the only way for the public to provide comment was by submitting speaker cards, and it should be noted that submitting a card was not mandatory. He also discussed issues such as commercial property vacancies, public safety, and the needs of the community.
Melissa Case thanked staff and the Council for their hard work on the budget. She also expressed appreciation to former Assistant City Manager Reed for his efforts to bring the farmers’ market to Antioch. Additionally, she thanked the first responders for their response to a recent fire in her neighborhood.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Scott thanked staff for their work on the budget and Police Chief Vigil and staff for their assistance during a recent fire. She announced the City was hosting District meetings and she thanked everyone who had participated. She reported the RFP for the General Plan update closed and scoring would begin soon. She announced the City Manager’s newsletter relaunched last week and the community could subscribe via the city’s website. She also announced a Downtown Business Association meeting would be held on June 25, 2025. She reported staff would be attending the National Alliance to End Homelessness and l egislative trip s to Sacramento would be taking place soon. She reported Antioch was recommended for the city
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government representative seat on the Council of Homelessness. She announced the Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee would be brought back to Council for consideration and staff would be looking to facilitate a Task Force. She welcomed the Springboard Interns.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Torres-Walker thanked first responders for their response to a recent fire and cautioned the community that it was fire season. She expressed concern for weed abatement along the railroad tracks. She thanked City Manager Scott and staff for participating in the District 1 meeting.
Councilmember Rocha announced the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District would be hosting community meetings on June 28, 2025, at Harbour and Mountaire Parks.
Mayor Bernal thank ed Josiah for his attendance this evening and stated he looked forward to working with him.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Torres-Walker the City Council unanimously adjourned the meeting at 11:38 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk