CITY COUNCIL MEETING
INCLUDING THE ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
ACTING AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR
TO THE ANTIOCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting September 9, 2025
7:00 P.M. Council Chambers
6:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
Mayor
Bernal called the Closed Session to order at 6:00 P.M., and Acting City Clerk Garcia called the roll.
Present: Council Members District 3 Freitas, District 4 Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem (District 2) Rocha and Mayor Bernal
Absent: Council Member District 1 Torres-Walker
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bernal led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. CO NFE
RENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – pursuant to California Government Code section 54957.6; City designated representatives: Jason Ewert, Ana Cortez, Human Resources Director, and Bessie Marie Scott, City Manager; Employee organizations: Management Unit, Treatment Plant Employees’ Associat ion, Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3, Confidential Unit, Antioch Police Officers Association, and Antioch Police Sworn Management Association.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bernal adjourned to Closed Session at 6:03
P.M.
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
Mayor
Bernal called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M., and Acting City Clerk Cabrera -Brown called the roll.
Present: Council/Agency Members District 3 Freitas, District 4 Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem (District 2) Rocha and Mayor Bernal
Absent: Council/Agency Member District 1 Torres-Walker
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bernal led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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1. CITY ATTORNEY TO REPORT OUT ON CLOSED SESSION AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEM NO. 1 FROM AUGUST 12, 2025, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Assistant City Attorney Kun dinger reported the City Council had been in Closed Session and gave the following report: #1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS , no reportable action; and, #2 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEM NO. 1 FROM AUGUST 12 , 2025 , City Council approved a settlement agreement to resolve the government claim filed by former Police Chief Steven Ford, by a 5-0 vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Acting City Clerk Cabrera-Brown read the speaker rules.
Thomas Trost, Historic Hickmott Cannery, provided a history of his property and asked that the City request a study related to establishing the existence of a wharf on his property.
Ralph Hernandez, Antioch resident, expressed concern regarding public safety in Antioch and requested the City Council prioritize funding to increase staffing for the Antioch Police Department (APD).
An unidentified speaker encouraged City to be positive, transparent, honest and professional.
2. PROCLAMATIONS
• Celebrating California’s 175th Anniversary of Statehood, September 9, 2025 • 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance, September 11, 2025 • In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, September 2025
Fire Chief B roussard thanked the City Council and accepted the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance, September 11, 2025, proclamation.
On motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Freitas the City Council members present unanimously approved the Proclamations.
Paul Ramirez, United Latino Voices, thanked and accepted the City Council for the In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation.
Ralph Hernandez , Antioch resident, shared his family's history in Mexico, highlighted his professional service within the community, and expressed gratitude to the City for the In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Acting Parks and Recreation Director Wright announced the following civic and community events:
Big Truck Day – September 18, 2025, at the Antioch Community Center California Coastal Cleanup Day – September 20, 2025, at the Antioch Water Park and the Antioch Marina
Councilmember Freitas announced that the Antioch Historical Society (AHS) Bell Tower Dedication, the 50th Anniversary of the AHS, and the 25th Anniversary of the AHS’s relocation to Riverview High School would be held on November 1, 2025. He also recognized everyone who had participated in organizing the event.
Mayor Bernal announced the Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament would be held on October 10, 2025, at the Lone Tree Golf Course.
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF BOARD AND COMMISSION OPENINGS
Acting City Clerk Cabrera-Brown announced the following Board and Commission openings.
Police Crime Prevention Commission
Board of Administrative Appeals
Planning Commission
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Wilson announced Delta Diablo would be meeting on September 10, 2025.
Councilmember Rocha reported on his attendance at the CDBG Standing Committee meeting.
Mayor Bernal reported on his attendance at the Mayor’s Conference.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Bernal reminded the public that Council meetings were being conducted in a professional manner and urged everyone to maintain decorum during meetings and public comments.
5. PRESENTATIONS
City Manager Scott introduced the Antioch Police Department’s Quarterly Update Presentation.
Chief Vigil gave an APD PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council inquiries regarding staffing, school site safety, and the Business Watch Program. He also stated that he would provide the Council with data on response times.
Mayor Bernal thanked Chief Vigil for the report and the positive results.
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City Manager Scott introduced the U.S. Department of Justice Settlement Agreement Bi-Annual Update Presentation.
Executive Consultant Sappal gave the APD MOA Compliance Progress Report PowerPoint presentation.
City Manager Scott, Executive Consultant Sappal and Assistant City Attorney Kundinger addressed questions from Council about data analysis, sustainability, diversity in APD recruitment, compliance requirements and benchmarks, reporting structure, and the role of the Antioch Police Oversight Commission (APOC).
Mayor Bernal thanked Executive Consultant Sappal and staff for the presentation.
Mayor Bernal declared a recess at 8:54
P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:02 P.M. with all
Councilmembers present with the exception of Councilmember Torres -Walker who was previously reported as absent.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR for City /City Council Members acting as Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency
A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 26, 2025
B. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL WARRANTS
C. APPROVAL OF HOUSING SUCCESSOR WARRANTS
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/150 AWARD OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO CAROLLO ENGINEERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $427,544 FOR THE WATER SYSTEM MASTER PLAN UPDATE (P.W. 340-18)
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/15 1 AWARD OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WOODARD & CURRAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $690,910 FOR THE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM MASTER PLAN UPDATE (P.W. 620-5)
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/15 2 AWARD OF DESIGN CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $410,000 FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM UPGRADES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS PROJECT; P.W. 636-11
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/15 3 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR THE NICK RODRIGUEZ COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT; P.W. 397-13
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/15 4 APPROVAL OF A RESTATED AGREEMENT WITH BESSIE M. SCOTT FOR CITY MANAGER SERVICES MAKING NON- SUBSTANTIVE
AND CLERICAL CHANGES ONLY
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I. CITY COUNCIL OVERNIGHT TRAVEL TO THE 4TH ANNUAL NATIONAL OFFICES OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION NETWORK CONVENING ON SEPTEMBER 10-12, 2025, IN ST. LOUIS, MO.
J. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/15 5 AMENDING STAFF REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS (CLERICAL CORRECTIONS TO APRIL 12, 2022, AND APRIL 26, 2022, ITEMS)
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the City Council members present unanimously approved the Council Consent Calendar
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA
7. AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET TO FUND ONE (1) HOUSING MANAGER AND TWO (2) HOUSING SERVICES COORDINATORS IN LIEU OF ONE (1) ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST I, ONE (1) UNHOUSED RESIDENT COORDINATOR, AND ONE (1) HOUSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST WHICH WILL BE PAID FROM A
COMBINATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS,
PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) FUNDS, AND HOUSING
SUCCESSOR FUNDS
City Manager Scott presented the staff report dated September 9, 2025 recommending the City Council adopt the resolution amending the Public Safety and Community Resources Housing and Homelessness Division personnel budget in the amount of $79,025 for fiscal year 2025- 26 to fund one (1) Housing Manager and two (2) Housing Services Coordinators in lieu of one (1) Administrative Analyst I, one (1) Unhoused Resident Coordinator, and one (1) Housing Program Specialist and authorizing the City Manager or designee to make the necessary fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments.
Devin Williams and Ceclia Perez, Rising Juntos, spoke in support of the personnel reorganization within the Public Safety and Community Resources Department, highlighting its significance. Furthermore, they suggested proceeding with the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and prioritizing initiatives aimed at enhancing housing stability.
Councilmember Wilson spoke in support of the personnel reorganization within the Public Safety and Community Resources Department.
City Manager Scott explained that the goal was to focus on building one coordinated unit to focus on housing and homelessness.
Councilmember Freitas spoke in support of p roperly classifying these positions. He recommended renaming the Public Safety and Community Resources Housing and Homelessness Division to a simpler, more straightforward name.
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In response to Mayor Bernal, City Manager Scott explained that these positions should adequately serve all housing needs including CDBG, homelessness and rental and tenant protection.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025/156
On motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the City Council members present unanimously adopted the resolution amending the Public Safety and Community Resources Housing and Homelessness Division personnel budget in the amount of $79,025 for fiscal year 2025-26 to fund one (1) Housing Manager and two (2) Housing Services Coordinators in lieu of one (1) Administrative Analyst I, one (1) Unhoused Resident Coordinator, and one (1) Housing Program Specialist and authorizing the City Manager or designee to make the necessary fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments.
8. NEW CLASS SPECIFICATIONS, ASSIGNING SALARY RANGES, ASSIGNING THE
CLASSIFICATIONS TO THE BARGAINING UNITS
City Manager Scott /Director of Human Resources Cortez presented the staff report dated September 9, 2025, recommending the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt a Resolution Approving the New Class Specification for Housing Manager, Assigning a Salary Range, and Assigning the Classification to the Management – Senior Bargaining Unit. 2) Adopt a Resolution Approving the New Class Specification for Housing Services Coordinator, Assigning a Salary Range, and Assigning the Classification to the Operating Engineers Local 3 Bargaining Unit.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025/157
RESOLUTION NO. 2025/158
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, the City Council members present unanimously 1) Adopted a Resolution Approving the New Class Specification for Housing Manager, Assigning a Salary Range, and Assigning the Classification to the Management – Senior Bargaining Unit. 2) Adopted a Resolution Approving the New Class Specification for Housing Services Coordinator, Assigning a Salary Range, and Assigning the Classification to the Operating Engineers Local 3 Bargaining Unit.
9. DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE FOR THE
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND AUTHORIZATION FOR ASSOCIATED CONFERENCE EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED $2,500 PER
PARTICIPANT
City Manager Scott presented the staff report dated September 9, 2025, recommending the City Council appoint a Voting Delegate and Alternate Delegate for the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference. It is further recommended that the Council authorize the associated conference expenses for one participant in an amount not to exceed $2,500.
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Councilmembers Rocha, Freitas, Wilson and Mayor Bernal mentioned prior commitments and that they would be unable to attend the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference and agreed to appoint Councilmember Torres -Walker to represent them, depending on her availability.
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the City Council members present unanimously appointed Councilmember Torres-Walker Voting Delegate for the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference and authorized the associated conference expenses for one participant in an amount not to exceed $2,500.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Scott announced that the City Clerk’s office was fully staffed, and she recognized new employees Stephanie Cabrera-Brown, Monica Gomez, Noelia Gallo, and Nicole Baptista.
She also announced the RFP for records management and the records retention update would be completed soon. She reported she had a list of current Capital Improvement Projects and would be emailing the information to the City Council. She provided an update on Opportunity Village and a process improvement within Community Development. She announced the City Council would be holding a Special Meeting on the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance f rom 6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. on September 16, 2025, and a Priority Setting meeting from 1:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. on September 15, 2025.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Following discussion, Council agreed to schedule City Attorney interviews on September 22, 2025.
Councilmember Freitas requested Interim City Attorney Cole provide Council with an analysis of the impacts of AB 130. He announced that Antioch was recognized in a publication for providing demonstrations of their collection system.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Rocha the City Council members present unanimously adjourned the meeting at 9:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk