CITY COUNCIL MEETING
INCLUDING THE ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL
ACTING AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR
TO THE ANTIOCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting October 14, 2025
7:00 P.M. Council Chambers
4:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bernal called the Closed Session to order at 4:01 P.M., and City Clerk Mandy called the roll.
Present: District 4 Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem (District 2) Rocha and Mayor Bernal
Absent: Council Members District 1 Torres -Walker and District 3 Freitas (arrived at 4:0 9 P.M.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bernal led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. CONFERENCE 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’ Association, Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3, Confidential Unit, Antioch Police Officers Association, and Antioch Police Sworn Management Association.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to California Government Code section (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9): Shimmick Construction Co v. City of Antioch, Contra Costa Superior Court Case No. C25-01690.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to California Government Code section (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9): Antioch Adams Warehouse et al. v. Walker (and City of Antioch), Contra Costa Superior Court Case No. MSC 18-02260.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to California Government Code section (Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: Three potential cases.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Andrew Becker offered words of encouragement to the City Council.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
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Mayor Bernal adjourned to Closed Session at 4:06 P.M.
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Bernal called the meeting to order at 7:14 P.M., and City Clerk Mandy 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.
CITY ATTORNEY TO REPORT OUT ON CLOSED SESSION
Assistant City Attorney Kundinger reported the City Council had been in Closed Session and gave the following report: #1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, direction given to the Labor Negotiators, #2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION, no reportable action, #3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION, City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a judgement quieting title, by a 4 -0 vote with Councilmember Torres-Walker absent, and, #4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, no reportable action.
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA – Continued from September 23, 2025, Council Meeting
1. DISCUSSION ITEM: INPUT ON AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 2212-C-S THAT
CREATED THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
City Manager Scott introduced Assistant City Attorney Kundinger who presented the staff report dated October 14, 2025, recommending the City Council receive a presentation on the background and current ordinance that established the Antioch Police Oversight Commission (APOC), as well as proposed changes staff is considering, and offer additional recommendations.
Public Comment was received from the following individuals who offered their views on the APOC Ordinance amendments: Susan Kennedy, APOC Commissioner, Harry Thurston, Frank Sterling, Reimagine Antioch, Devin Williams, APOC Vice Chairperson, Mariana Moore, Senior Director for Ensuing Opportunity Campaign to End Poverty in Contra Costa County, Angel Greer, Boilermaker Women at Work, Melissa Case, Mary Lutz, Ralph Hernandez, Sara B., Nichole Gardner, Eric Haynes and Andrew Becker. Many speakers opposed the ba ckground process, the City Council's authority to pause APOC and PD representation on the Commission. Some proposed removing the term "unexcused" from absence policies and suggested that APOC should retain control over the APD budget. Others recommended utilizing existing Board and Commission Ordinances for administrat ive matters, appointing a police liaison to handle
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complaints a s well as background checks, and granting non -voting powers to police officers appointed to the Commission.
Hamish Lachlan and John Campbell, The Watch Formally Anti-Narcotics Watch, spoke to items unrelated to the APOC Ordinance.
Mayor Bernal announced that the speakers could come back to discuss other matters under General Public Comment.
Due to technical difficulties, Mayor Bernal declared a recess at 7:57 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:04 P.M. with all Councilmembers present with the exception of Councilmember Torres-Walker who was previously noted as absent.
Councilmember Freitas clarified that the suggested Ordinance amendments were not made by the City Council.
Assistant City Attorney Kundinger explained that after staff receive d direction from the City Council, they would draft the language of the ordinance. Th at draft would then be presented at a public hearing for the first reading, followed by a second reading at a subsequent meeting and the public would have opportunities to provide input and comments at each meeting.
Councilmember Wilson stated she believed the APOC should have brought forward their suggested ordinance amendments.
Assistant City Attorney Kundinger reported that the proposal was presented to the APOC on July 7, 2025, with input and public comments, and no objections were raised. Although Chairperson Taylor was absent, staff discussed the amendments with her. The item was brought forward at the City Co uncil's direction, with the City Attorney’s office required by law to handle all Ordinance amendments. He clarified that this was the discussion and recommendation stage, and the amended Ordinance had not yet been drafted.
Councilmember Rocha stated that he thought members of the APOC would be providing their thoughts on the suggested amendments. He stated he had no prior knowledge of this item; however, he would review the proposed amendments and provide his input.
Mayor Bernal stated he believed this item originated from a request from Council to pause the APOC; however, such a pause was not legally permissible under the current Ordinance. To address this, he noted that he had requested an amendment to the ordinance to grant the Council authority to initiate that process in the future.
The City Council reviewed the suggested Ordinance amendments and provided the following direction:
PURPOSE
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Council consensus supported the following change:
➢ “The Police Commission shall facilitate community engagement and oversight by conducting community outreach, ….”.
4-3.103 MEMBERSHIP AND APPOINTMENT
Council consensus supported the following changes:
➢ (A) – add “according to Municipal Code 2 -5.201, and that the Chair, Mayor and City Manager or designee excluding Police Chief or APD staff shall interview the applicants make a recommendation to the City Council”
Council consensus did not support the following changes:
➢ The background process
➢ (E) deleting subsections (a) (c) or (d)
Council requested the Ordinance clearly delineates subsections by alternating letters and numbers.
4-3.104 TERMS OF OFFICE AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
Council consensus supported the following changes:
➢ (D) – Add the City Manager, Mayor, or any member of the City Council has the authority to make the recommendation.
➢ (4) – Delete the word “unexcused”
➢ (5) – Revisiting the suggested change “violation of the APOC Rules of Decorum and conduct policy” once that policy is developed
Council directed the City Attorney to fast -track the Rules of Decorum and Conduct Policy and provide a comparison with NACOLE.
4-3.106 MEETINGS
Council consensus supported the following changes:
➢ (A) – Change to at least once each month and delete July and December language.
APOC would have the authority to hold additional meetings by majority vote.
4-3.108 BUDGET
Council consensus supported the following changes:
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➢ Edit: Include a sentence that funding will be incorporated into the City Manager’s budget, with the specific allocation amount determined during each budget cycle.
4-3.109 TRAINING
Council consensus supported the following changes:
➢ Edit: Add a requirement that each Commissioner complete a police ride-along within the first 90 days of appointment and participate in at least two ride-alongs annually ➢ Additionally, Commissioners must complete use -of-force simulator training within 90 days of appointment and annually thereafter. Commissioners are also required to complete all training outlined in the APOC Training Plan. ➢ Add a requirement that all training requests requiring city funding must be pre-authorized by the City Manager
o with the ability for Commissioners to have an exception submitted to the APOC Chair with a cc to City Attorney or City Manager
o Add sit-along with dispatch or other activity
4-3.110 POWERS AND DUTIES
Council consensus supported the following changes:
➢ (A) Add “Personnel Complaints” to list of policies
➢ Edit: (B) Work with the City Attorney to clarify the process for recommending changes to the specified policies. If APOC and the department agrees on the proposed changes the Police Chief shall amend the policy accordingly. If APOC and the Department disagree, the proposed changes shall be forwarded to the City Council for final approval or rejection.
➢ Add – Nothing in this section restricts the City Council from independently initiating or inquiring about policy changes outside the scope of APOC’s authority ➢ (D) – Maintain current language
Direction was provided to staff to update the City Council annually on changes to the specified policies
ADDITION
Council consensus supported the following changes:
Temporary pause of APOC
➢ The City Council has the authority to temporarily pause APOC. Such action may only be approved by a majority vote of the City Council. The temporary suspension cannot exceed three months within a rolling 12 -month period. (This amendment would be applied to all Boards and Commissions)
➢ APOC does not have the authority to pause, without City Council authorization
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Direction was given to staff to suggest possible conditions to base a temporary pause.
Councilmember Freitas commented that public comment received influenced the decision making that occurred this evening. He suggested the public continue to participate when the public hearing comes back for consideration.
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROCHA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON,
THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT UNANIMOUSLY SUSPENDED THE RULES AND MOVED AGENDA ITEM #2 PROCLAMATIONS, AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS.
2. PROCLAMATIONS
• National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October 2025 • Filipino American History Month, October 2025
• National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 2025
On motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, the City Council members present unanimously approved the proclamations.
Representatives from the Family Justice Center accepted and thanked the City Council for the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation.
Two community members accepted and thanked the City Council for the Filipino American History Month proclamation.
Kristen Vistalli accepted and thanked the City Council for the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month proclamation.
Mayor Bernal declared a recess at 9:31 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:41 P.M. with all Councilmembers present with the exception of Councilmember Torres -Walker who was previously reported as absent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Michael Drolet, The Watch Formally Anti -Narcotics Watch, discussed management systems for security purposes and his loss of property.
Jim Lanter, Madd Hatter Players, announced The Night of the Living Dead play would open at 7:30 P.M. on October 24, 2025
Marie Taylor and Pat Carpenter requested the City reinstate the Senior Center Trip Coordinator and they read a petition that was signed in support of her reinstatement.
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Rachel Mendoza, Casa Del Rio Senior Independent Living Apartments, requested a follow up from C ity staff regarding their request to restrict parking and improve lighting around their neighborhood.
Gail Kean announced the El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation, encouraged the community to become involved in their Keep the Arts Alive in Antioch Pledge Drive.
Ralph Hernandez spoke in support of the City Council and staff prioritizing public safety in Antioch.
Rick Stadtlander, Indivisible East Contra Costa County, invited the community to attend a No Kings Day Rally and March on October 18, 2025.
Velma Wilson thanked Council for their service. She announced that the Delta Veteran’s Group and the City were hosting a Veteran’s Day parade , pancake breakfast and celebration on November 11, 2025 . Contact information was provided. She also announced that African American History would be celebrated on Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day on November 14, 2025.
Melissa Case expressed her support for the Antioch Police Department’s Citizen RIMS website and the new Antioch City website.
John Collins expressed concern regarding public safety in Antioch.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Wright, Velma Wilson and Mayor Bernal announced the following civic and community events:
➢ 6TH ANNUAL FALLOWEEN AND TRUNK-O-TREAT – October 18, 2025 Antioch Water Park, 4701 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA
➢ COMMUNITY VIOLENCE FORUM – October 15, 2025
Genesis Church, 1800 Woodland Drive, Antioch, CA
➢ EMPOWERMENT AND HEALING WALK – October 31, 2025
Antioch Community Center, 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA ➢ ANTIOCH POLICE DEPARTMENT HALLOWEEN – October 31, 2025 300 L Street, Antioch, CA
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF BOARD AND COMMISSION OPENINGS
City Clerk Mandy announced the following Board and Commission openings.
➢ Antioch Police Oversight Commission
➢ Board of Administrative Appeals
➢ Parks and Recreation Commission
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS - None
MAYOR’S COMMENTS – None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR for City /City Council Members acting as Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency
A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
B. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
C. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING/CLOSED SESSION MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
D. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
E. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL WARRANTS
F. APPROVAL OF HOUSING SUCCESSOR WARRANTS
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/167 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY UPDATE
CONTRACT
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/168 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR THE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE STREETLIGHT CONVERSION (P.W. 700-3)
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/16 9 SUPPLIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH JAM
SERVICES LLP FOR STREETLIGHT FIXTURES AND MATERIALS PURCHASES IN THE AMOUNT OF $201,940.58
J. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. BUILDING PERFORMANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $356,749
K. PURCHASE ORDER WITH THE GARLAND COMPANY, INC. UTILIZING CALIFORNIA MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULES COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT #4 -01- 56-006A FOR ROOFING MATERIALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $473,916.96 FOR THE
NICK RODRIGUEZ COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT (P.W. 397-13)
L. PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF EIGHTEEN HEATING, VENTILATION,
AND AIR CONDITIONING UNITS FOR THE NICK RODRIGUEZ COMMUNITY/SENIOR
CENTER ROOFING PROJECT WITH SIGLER COMMERCIAL UTILIZING A
SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $208,251
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M. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/170 FORMATION OF A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
FOR THE COWAN RANCH RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
N. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/1 71 APPROVE STAND OUT ACHIEVE AND RISE (SOAR) INTERNSHIP SUBAWARD TO RUBICON PROGRAMS ($478,773.66) WITH $150,000
FOR NONPROFIT/CBO HOST SITES
O. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/1 72 AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026
CALIFORNIA VIOLENCE INTERVENTION & PREVENTION (CALVIP) GRANT FUND BUDGET
P. RESOLUTION NO. 2025/1 73 APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH K. ZELENKA CONSULTING TO PROVIDE ORGANIZATIONAL
EFFICIENCY IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $245,000
Q. WARRANTS APPROVAL FROM THE AUGUST 26, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING –
INFORMATION REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL
On motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, the City Council members present unanimously approved the Council Consent Calendar with the exception of Items G, J, K, L, M, N, O, P and Q, which were removed for further discussion.
Item G – City Manager Scott introduced Consent Calendar Item G.
Councilmember Freitas stated he was in support of this item and challenged staff to review all fees, charges and assessments, and implement a process to increase them to the current status.
Executive Consultant Storer confirmed that staff would be looking at all development impact fees concurrent with this plan.
Andrew Becker inquired whether the land use designations outlined in the housing element were intended to be incorporated into the General Plan.
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Rocha the City Council members present unanimously approved Consent Calendar Item G.
Item J – City Manager Scott introduced Consent Calendar Item J.
Councilmember Rocha questioned why Consent Calendar Item J was separated out from other related items, when they were essentially the same project.
Eric Haynes questioned if the City bid out the service contract. He noted all documents for this work reference one project, and he believed it was intentionally broken up to avoid being subject to the Project Labor Agreement (PLA).
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Following discussion, Mayor Bernal recommended Consent Calendar Items J, K and L be continued so the City Attorney could provide a legal opinion on whether this project was in compliance with the citywide PLA.
A motion was made by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Rocha to continued Consent Calendar Item J, K and L to October 28, 2025, for legal review. There was no action taken on the motion.
Item K – No comment
Item L – Eric Haynes read the fiscal impact statement in the staff report, which he noted indicated that the project would fall under the PLA. He also expressed concern that there was no indication that the project had gone out to bid.
Lemuel del Castillo stated that if the city's goal was to encourage local contractors and support the local economy, he recommended reviewing Sourcewell awarded contracts.
On motion by Councilmember Rocha , seconded by Councilmember Freitas the City Council members present unanimously continue d Consent Calendar Item J , K and L to October 28, 2025.
Item M – City Manager Scott introduced Consent Calendar Item M.
Ralph A. Hernandez encouraged the City to require developers to pay for their public safety impacts.
Andrew Becker mentioned that the staff report showed an inaccuracy in the number of units, and he believed the resolution represented the true count. He stated he appreciated staff and the developer for the formation of the Community Facilities District (CFD).
Mayor Bernal questioned what the Homeowners Association (HOA) fees would be for this project.
Kyle Masters, Richland Communities, stated the estimated HOA fees were $75.00 - $100.00 and this CFD would include the infrastructure improvements offsite, onsite, impact and HOA fees. He confirmed they would annex into the City’s CFD and Lighting and Landscaping District to address maintenance of public facilities.
Councilmember Freitas stated he believed the CFD would more than adequately address police and fire services which ma de the housing attractive and would help provide financing over an extended period.
In response to City Manager Scott, staff verified that the resolution correctly identified the number of units.
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On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Rocha the City Council members present unanimously approved Consent Calendar Item M.
Item N – City Manager Scott introduced Consent Calendar Item N.
In response to Councilmember Freitas, Acting Public Safety & Community Resources Cabral explained that $150K of the $478K would be pass-through to non-profits and confirmed that the 10-passenger van was purchased.
On motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously approved Consent Calendar Item N.
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Rocha the City Council members present unanimously extended the Council Meeting to 11:30 P.M.
Item O – City Manager Scott introduced Consent Calendar Item O.
In response to Councilmember Freitas, Acting Public Safety & Community Resources Cabral stated she was confident that the grant balance remaining would be spent by December.
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously approved Consent Calendar Item O.
Item P – City Manager Scott presented the staff report dated October 14, 2025, recommending the City Council adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Freitas discussed the importance of the consultant provid ing a cost benefit analysis for all recommendations related to municipal service delivery.
On motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously approved Consent Calendar Item P.
Item Q – City Manager Scott presented the staff report dated October 14, 2025, recommending the City Council discuss the approval of the Warrants and Housing Successor Warrants.
Councilmember Freitas requested that the Council discuss policy direction concerning the ability of the City Council and the public to review warrants prior to their payment.
City Manager Scott responded that she would bring back the item requested for discussion.
Andrew Becker apologized to the consultant noting it was not his intent to question her integrity or the work completed on behalf of the City. He commented that any consultant working several consecutive days and invoicing extensive hours for those days , speaks to the greater need in the community and lack of historical support for the program.
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On motion by Councilmember Rocha , seconded by Councilmember Freitas the City Council members present unanimously received and filed Consent Calendar Item Q.
PUBLIC HEARING
6. VINEYARD CROSSING PROJECT (PD2024-0002)
City Manager Scott introduced Public Hearing Item #6.
Associate Planner Tinclair presented the staff report dated October 14, 2025, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution approving a Vesting Tentative Map for condominium purposes, Design Review and Density Bonus application.
Jessica H eidari, Bright Sky Residential, gave a PowerPoint Presentation of the Vineyard Crossing Project highlighting the project benefits and providing a background of their company.
She thanked the City Council for considering this item and requested they approve their project.
Ralph Hernandez spoke in opposition to the project, urging the City Council to hold off on approving further residential developments until existing infrastructure issues in Antioch were adequately addressed.
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, the City Council members present unanimously extended the Council Meeting to 12:15 P.M.
Mark Richard and Perry Ragusa, Antioch residents, expressed concern regarding unsafe traffic on Phillips Lane and requested the City install traffic calming measures in the neighborhood.
Eric Haynes, Business Representative S heetmetal Workers Local 104, and Adrian, Antioch resident, spoke in support of the project.
Andrew Becker recommended that in the future, the City Council suspend the rules to advance the Public Hearing earlier in the agenda. He encouraged the previous speakers to contact Public Works to discuss installing traffic calming measures in the ir neighborhood. He also mentioned the hope that the City would develop traffic impact fees to help mitigate such issues. Additionally, he spoke in support of the project, suggesting that the City target state and federal funds to build more communities like this one and use it as a model for replication across the city.
Melissa Case recognized the developer for taking notes of the residents’ concerns and spoke in support of the project.
An unidentified individual questioned why his landlord was restricted from renting out the main unit and ADUs to tenants who were not related, while th is project had different rules. He also expressed a preference for more duplexes rather than ADUs.
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Charles McKeag, BrightSky Residential, thanked staff for their assistance with their projects. He appreciated all comments and noted they were excited to partner with the City and to bring unique living opportunities to Antioch. He spoke to the success of their project in Vacaville.
Mayor Bernal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Freitas requested a coordinated effort between staff and the community to develop solutions for the traffic conditions on Phillips Lane.
Councilmember Wilson spoke in support of the project.
Councilmember Rocha explained the provisions of SB330 and spoke in support of the project.
Mayor Bernal spoke in support of this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025/174
On motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously adopted a resolution approving a Vesting Tentative Map for condominium purposes, Design Review and Density Bonus application.
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA
7. GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS
City Manager Scott introduced Council Regular Agenda Item #7.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Buenting introduced Eric Harrell, ENGEO who presented the staff report dated October 14, 2025, recommending the City Council receive and file this presentation on Geologic Hazard Abatement Districts.
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, the City Council members present unanimously extended the Council Meeting to 12:30 P.M.
A representative of the Cowan Ranch Project explained that this was a financing tool to deal with any geologic hazards that may occur in the area. He reported they would be coming forward with the organizational documents in 6 months.
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the City Council members present unanimously received and filed the presentation.
8. L STREET PATHWAY TO TRANSIT (P.W. 234-15 AND P.W. 234-16)
City Manager Scott introduced Regular Agenda Item #8.
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Public Works Director/City Engineer Buenting presented the staff report dated October 14, 2025, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution approving to split the L Street Pathway to Transit Project into two projects.
Lemuel del Castillo, Bike East Bay , expressed concern regarding the design of the project related to bicycle safety. He requested the Parks and Recreation review any projects that include transportation improvements.
Councilmember Freitas provided a history of the Delta Veteran’s Groups efforts to develop a. project on surplus property along “L” Street. He recommended the C ity Manager work with JR Wilson to bring that item back to Council for consideration.
In response to Councilmember Wilson, Public Works Director/City Engineer Buenting explained that there would be a separated bike lane in the second phase of this work between the High School and Fairgrounds; however, there was not enough roadway between Sy camore and the Freeway to provide that feature.
Mayor Bernal expressed concern that the estimated budget for this project with fixed grant funding would not be enough to complete the project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Buenting stated he was confident that they would stay within the budget for the first phase and, he was fairly confident there would be enough for the second phase and if not, they would come back to Council to have a discussion on alternative funding sources.
Councilmember Freitas directed staff to work with the Veteran’s Blvd representatives and come back to make a presentation to the City Council.
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On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, the City Council members present unanimously adopted a resolution approving to split the L Street Pathway to Transit Project into two projects.
9. DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING THAT FALLS ON VETERAN’S DAY HOLIDAY – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025
City Manager Scott presented the staff report dated October 14, 2025, recommending the City Council discuss the scheduled City Council meeting that falls on Veteran’s Day this year and provide direction to staff for both November council meetings.
Following discussion, the City Council agreed to reschedule the November 11 and 25, 2025 City Council meetings. The dates and times selected were 7:00 P.M. on November 4 and 20, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
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STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Scott recognized staff for the successful rollout of the new city website and announced that a newsletter would be posted soon. She also commended the City Attorney’s office for their efforts in clearing the contract backlog. Additionally, she reported that the Community and Economic Development Department had developed a dashboard displaying their activities. She mentioned that the 90-day list had been updated, distributed to Council and encouraged Council members to provide any updates to staff. Furthermore, sh e reported that the Public Information Officer Baird had developed a departmental bi -monthly report template that includes key performance indicators and updates for each department.
Mayor Bernal requested the dashboard and reports be placed on the city’s website and he thanked Public Information Officer Baird for developing the report.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Bernal announced the City would be holding a Special Joint General Plan Kick-off Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission at 6:00 P.M. on October 21, 2025, at the Antioch Community Center.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously adjourned the meeting at 12:39 A.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk