CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP
Special Meeting March 25, 2026
8:30 A.M. Council Chambers
8:30 A.M. SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP
Mayor Bernal called the Special Meeting to order at 8:35 A.M., and City Clerk Mandy called the roll.
Present: Council Members District 1 Torres -Walker, District 4 Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem (District 3) Freitas and Mayor Bernal
Absent: Council Member District 2 Rocha (arrived at 8:37 A.M.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bernal led the Pledge of Allegiance.
WORKSHOP
1. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION – 2026-2028 PRIORITY SETTING SESSION
Mayor Bernal delivered opening remarks and outlined the objectives for the 2026 -2028 Priority Setting Session.
Tracy Miller, TM Consulting, expressed her appreciation to the City Council and staff for their dedication to public service and highlighted her role as the facilitator for the Council Priority Setting Study Session.
Following the discussion, Council identified the following action items for Economic Development and Code Enforcement.
Priority 1 - Economic Development and Code Enforcement Action Items
➢ Regular updates on code enforcement activities will be provided at City Council meetings and Community updates will also be shared through social media platforms.
➢ The City Attorney will provide the City Council with detailed information regarding Building Vacancy Ordinances. This information is expected to be delivered within the next two weeks.
Mayor Bernal declared a recess at 9:02 A.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:12 A.M. with all Councilmembers present.
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Priority 1 - Economic Development and Code Enforcement Action Items - Continued
➢ Staff will reach out to Code Enforcement to coordinate Council participation in a ride - along.
➢ The City Manager will provide the Council with an inventory of vacant properties by districts across the city, due by May 15, 2026.
➢ The City Attorney will review current Code Enforcement Ordinances and penalties, compare them with those of other cities, and develop an action plan to strengthen ordinances (including potential ballot measures) by April 30, 2026.
➢ The City Attorney will update the Council on current practices for collecting fines and penalties, along with strategies to improve the process, by April 30, 2026.
➢ Code Enforcement Action Plan Update scheduled for June 9, 2026
Additional requests:
➢ Any information provided to individual Councilmembers will be distributed to all Councilmembers to ensure transparency and consistency.
Following the discussion, Council identified the following action items for Public Safety.
Priority 2 - Public Safety Action Item
➢ Staff will provide a hiring report detailing current vacancies, necessary conversions, and distinguishing between essential and non-essential positions.
➢ The City Manager will deliver a space plan for the former PG&E building, Prewett Park Substation, City Hall, and Nick Rodrigues Community Center by May 15, 2026.
➢ A Youth Space discussion will be held following the presentation on the City’s space plan.
➢ A discussion on Capital Improvement Projects is scheduled for May 12, 2026.
➢ Presentation Item - Measure W.
➢ Staff and Council will promote Board and Commission vacancies to the youth.
➢ A Youth/City Council Roundtable will be organized, including presidents of each high school and middle school, coordinated by Antioch Council of Teens (ACT). The timeline will be determined by ACT.
➢ Positive video reels will be displayed during Council presentations to highlight community initiatives.
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➢ Efforts will be made to increase promotion of programs and resources available for students.
➢ A joint AUSD/City Council meeting - Fall 2026.
Mayor Bernal declared a recess at 10:50 A.M. The meeting reconvened at 11:05 A.M. with all Councilmembers present.
Following the discussion, Council identified the following action items for Housing and Unhoused Supports.
Priority 3 – Housing and Unhoused Supports Action Items
➢ A Special Listening Session on Housing Issues will be held for the City Council at 5:30 P.M. on May 5, 2026. The session will be coordinated by City Manager Scott, with legal advice from City Attorney Ascusion. The format will include presentations with time limits and a conversational discussion.
➢ City Manager Scott will collaborate with the County to update the feasibility study for the Delta Fair Blvd. property homeless shelter. Update to be given on May 5, 2026.
➢ City Manager Scott and Mayor Bernal will engage with the Delta 6 group to discuss funding and develop a scope of work for the RFP regarding analysis of unhoused services.
Additional requests:
➢ The City Attorney will provide guidance via email regarding Councilmembers' attendance at public events.
Ms. Miller commended Council and staff on their successes and acknowledged Administrative Assistant Baptista for her efforts in preparing for this workshop. She stated she appreciated the opportunity to facilitate today’s workshop, and she found it very rewarding and inspiring.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilmember Torres-Walker, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council unanimously adjourned the meeting at 11:40 A.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk