CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Special/Regular Meeting April 28, 2026
7:00 P.M. Council Chambers
4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bernal called the Closed Session to order at 4:31 P.M., and City Clerk Mandy called the roll.
Present: Council Members District 1 Torres -Walker, District 2 Rocha, District 4 Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem (District 3) Freitas and Mayor Bernal
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bernal led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1, CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION The City is in receipt of information concerning facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the City which are known to a potential plaintiff and that pertain to potential claims by the potential plaintiff against the City. This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(2): One Case.
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: CITY ATTORNEY. This closed session is authorized pursuant to California Government Code section 54957(b)(1).
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bernal adjourned to Closed Session at 4:32 P.M.
6:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING/BUDGET STUDY MEETING
Mayor Bernal called the Special Meeting to order at 6: 10 P.M., and City Clerk Mandy called the roll.
Present: Council/Agency Members District 1 Torres -Walker, District 2 Rocha, District 4 Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem (District 3) Freitas and Mayor Bernal
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bernal led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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BUDGET STUDY SESSION
SM-1. FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT
City Manager Scott introduced the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Development.
Finance Director Merchant presented the staff report dated April 28, 2026, recommending the City Council provide feedback and direction regarding the budget development information provided for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.
The City Council reviewed the Other Fund Budgets and provided the following direction to staff.
Federal Asset Forfeiture (Fund 210)
➢ Direction was given to staff to spend the revenue on qualified expenditures ➢ Direction was given to staff to evaluate Investment Income to determine if adjustments are appropriate
Asset Forfeiture (Fund 211)
➢ Direction was given to staff to spend the revenue on qualified expenditures ➢ Direction was given to staff to evaluate Investment Income to determine if adjustments are appropriate
Child Care (Fund 223)
➢ Direction was given to staff to determine if there is a need for parking lot repairs
SB1186 Disability Access (Fund 242)
➢ Direction was given to staff to determine if this fund could supplement ADA accessibility enhancements throughout the City
PLHA Grant (Fund 208)
➢ Direction was given to staff to determine if there is a partnership opportunity with Antioch Unified School District (AUSD)
ADU Accelerator Program (Fund 243)
➢ Direction was given to staff to determine if there is a partnership opportunity with Antioch Unified School District (AUSD)
➢ Direction was given to staff to provide Council with a list of those in the pipeline for the ADU rebate program
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RMRA (Fund 209)
➢ Direction was given to staff to accelerate road projects
Delta Fair Property (Fund 211)
➢ Direction was given to staff to provide Council with a list of projects
Park In Lieu (Fund 216)
➢ Direction was given to staff to contact the County to determine if there are Park Dedication funds available
Traffic Signal Fund (Fund 220)
➢ Direction was given to staff to determine if this fee would be included in the city’s fee study
Solid Waste Fund (Fund 226)
➢ Direction was given to staff to reduce the franchise fee revenue allocated in FY2026-27 by $100,000
➢ Direction was given to staff to evaluate the cost for the consultant for the franchise fee negotiations
Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 311)
➢ Direction was given to staff to move expenditures for the “L” Street and Bi cycle Garden projects out into the years they would be expended
Lone Diamond AD 27/31 (Fund 376)
➢ Direction was given to staff to identify projects to utilize the funds
Other Item
➢ Future request - direction was given to staff to bring back a discussion about options to reduce the Other Post Employee Benefits (OPEB) and retirement liabilities
ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING/BUDGET STUDY SESSION
Mayor Bernal adjourned the Special Meeting/Budget Study Session at 7:04 P.M.
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Bernal called the meeting to order at 7:13 P.M., and City Clerk Mandy called the roll.
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Present: Council/Agency Members District 1 Torres -Walker, District 2 Rocha, District 4 Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem (District 3) Freitas and Mayor Bernal
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bernal led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITY ATTORNEY TO REPORT OUT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Asuncion reported the City Council had been in Closed Session and gave the following report: #1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, no reportable action ; and, #2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: CITY ATTORNEY, no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kathy Cabrera, K911 Animal Rescue , Michelle Kuslits, Antioch Friends of Animal Services, Carolynn Steen, Rhodie’s Rescue, Tiffany Middleman, K9 Paw Print Rescue, Nicole Martinez, East Bay Animal Rescue and Refuge, Karen Kops, Homeless Animals Response Program, discussed their support for strengthening Antioch Animal Services and preserving local operations, opposing the City’s transition ing Antioch Animal Services to Contra Costa County Animal Services.
Aden Sima encouraged the City Council to invest in affordable housing and rental assistance programs to support Antioch residents.
Melissa Case requested an update on the Antioch F armers Market and spoke in support of Antioch Animal Services.
Mary Lutz spoke in support of the Angelo Quinto Crisis Response Team and urged the City Council to continue funding the program. She announced that if the money for this program was used elsewhere, they would be suing the City and filing complaints with the Federal Government for misappropriation of funds.
Krystle Law Brooks thanked Councilmember Torres-Walker, Chief Vigil and City Manager Scott for their leadership. S he expressed concern regarding the recent appointment of a Commissioner to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission.
Andrew Becker expressed concern that Antioch had not pursued funding for transitional and affordable housing programs. He also expressed concern that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Standing Committee held a meeting without establishing a quorum.
1. PROCLAMATIONS
• American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month, April 2026 • In Recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12 – 18, 2026
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On motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Freitas, the City Council unanimously approved the Proclamations.
Abdul S. Rahman , Chairman of the Board of Trustees , Syed Razee ur Rahman , Trustee, and Wasif Shah Gul, Trustee, representing the Islamic Center of East Bay, as well as representatives from Masjid AbuBakr AlSaddiq, accepted and thanked the City Council for the American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month proclamation.
Dispatch Manager Malsom and Antioch Animal Shelter staff accepted and thanked the City Council for the In Recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week proclamation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EVENTS – None
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF BOARD AND COMMISSION OPENINGS
City Clerk Mandy announced the following Board and Commission openings.
➢ Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee
3. PRESENTATIONS
City Manager Scott introduced the Tenjumps Technology Assessment & Roadmap Presentation.
Larry Kolek and a representative from Tenjumps gave the Technology Assessment & Roadmap PowerPoint presentation.
Tenjumps representatives and City Manager Scott responded to inquiries from the Council about the presentation.
Council thanked Tenjumps for the presentation.
Shaun C onnolly, Water Distribution Superintendent, expressed concern related to implementation and the comparison of Unity Maintain and Mobile MMS. He reported that he did not believe there was a fair assessment of the two systems and he would like the City to reevaluate the direction they were going with the roadmap.
Andrew Becker stated he believed this assessment was long overdue and he discussed the importance of systems being able to interface with each other.
Keith Archuleta, Executive Director, gave the Antioch Community Foundation PowerPoint presentation.
The City Council thanked Keith and Iris Archuleta for their continued work with the Antioch Community Foundation.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Torres-Walker reported on her site visit to Co Co Farms with Councilmember Freitas and noted that they were identifying a time to visit other cannabis businesses. She announced a Downtown Standing Committee meeting would be held at 10:00 A.M. on May 28, 2026. She requested Council agendize presentations from the Big Skills Program and the Healthy Homes Collaborative Initiative. She also requested Council consider a resolution in support of the Healthy Homes Collaborative Initiative. She announced April was Seco nd Chances Month and she thanked the organizations who were working to reduce incarceration.
Councilmember Wilson reported on her attendance at a Delta Diablo meeting and announced Tri Delta would be holding a Shred It event from 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. on May 7, 2026, in Oakley.
Councilmember Freitas thanked and commended staff for hosting the A rbor Day event. He reported on his participation on a tour with Code Enforcement. He commented that there were challenges with transportation, and he recognized the role of public transportation during crisis.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Bernal reported on his attendance at a D istrict 2 community meeting at St Ignatius Catholic Church and he thanked everyone who participated.
Councilmember Rocha added that he appreciated Antioch High School’s technology academy for their participation in the District 2 community meeting. He announced that the BITA Construction Program Coordinator would be presenting at the May 12, 2026, Council meeting.
Councilmember Freitas reported that he had been contacted by a member of the press who requested elected and appointed officials clarify when using acronyms.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP MINUTES FOR MARCH 25, 2026
B. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 14, 2026
C. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 21, 2026
D. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL WARRANTS
E. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2026
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2026/ 060 PURCHASE OF NEW FURNITURE FOR POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND ANIMAL SERVICES FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS UTILIZING STATE OF CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT 1 -22-71-52 IN THE AMOUNT OF $496,499.64
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G. RESOLUTION NO. 2026/ 061 APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANTIOCH AND DIGITAL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $114,000, FOR A TOTAL AGREEMENT AMOUNT OF $278,000
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2026/062 AWARD OF A MULTI-YEAR MAINTENANCE SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH DC ELECTRIC LLC FOR ON-CALL STREET LIGHT AND OTHER
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500,000
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2026/ 063 AWARD OF AGREEMENT TO HUNT AND SONS, INC.
PURSUANT TO ANTIOCH MUNICIPAL CODE 3-14.12(C) FOR THE PURCHASE AND
DELIVERY OF UNLEADED AND DIESEL FUEL UTILIZING SACRAMENTO AREA
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS JOINT FUEL PROCUREMENT SUB-AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,400,000
J. RESOLUTION NO. 2026/ 064 PURCHASE OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT CHEMICALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,215,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
K. RESOLUTION NO. 2026/065 PURCHASE OF SULFURIC ACID WITH PACIFIC STAR CHEMICAL LLC, DBA NORTH STAR CHEMICAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR
THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
L. REJECTION OF CLAIM: KIRK RADOVCICH AND JULIA RADOVCICH
On motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the City Council unanimously approved the Council Consent Calendar.
COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA
5. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY PARTICIPATION; APPROVAL OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT; APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBER AND ALTERNATE;
AUTHORIZING THE JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH ONE OR MORE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DI STRICTS; AND APPROVING A JOINT COMMUNITY
FACILITIES AGREEMENT
City Manager Scott introduced Council Regular Agenda Item #5.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Buenting reported on his participation at Antioch High School mock interviews.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Buenting and Beth Baldwin, Senior Watershed Planner with the Contra Costa Clean Water Program presented the staff report and Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance System Overview PowerPoint presentation dated April 28, 2026 recommending the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or
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designee to: 1) Approve participation in the Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance (“RAC”) Joint Powers Authority (“JPA”), approve the proposed Joint Powers Agreement, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Joint Powers Agreement; 2) Appoint the City Manager or designee as the JPA Board Representative and the Public Works Director/City Engineer as the Alternate; 3) Direct staff to take such actions as necessary to participate in the RAC System, including preparation of an ordinance to revise the City’s stormwater ordinance to incorporate participation in the RAC System as an approved alternative compliance for meeting applicable stormwater treatment requirements; 4) Authorize staff to collaborate with the RAC JPA Administrator to support RAC System implementation; and 5) Authorize the JPA to establish one or more community facilities districts (“CFDs”), accept applications from property owners, annex properties to the CFD, and levy special taxes to finance on -going maintenance costs for Off -Site Green Stormwater Infrastructure (“GSI”) Projects; and approve a joint community facilities agreement.
Councilmember Freitas acknowledged that he had attended a meeting with staff and had his questions addressed prior to this evening’s meeting . He commended staff for their comprehensive report and expressed that participation in the JPA would be beneficial for Antioch.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Buenting, Beth Baldwin and Rinta Perkins Interim Program Manager for the Clean Water Program, Contra Costa Clean Water District , responded to inquiries from Council regarding the presentation.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026/66
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, the City Council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to: 1) Approve participation in the Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance (“RAC”) Joint Powers Authority (“JPA”), approve the proposed Joint Powers Agreement, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Joint Powers Agreement; 2) Appoint the City Manager or designee as the JPA Board Representative and the Public Works Director/City Engineer as the Alternate; 3) Direct staff to take such actions as necessary to participate in the RAC System, including preparation of an ordinance to revise the City’s stormwater ordinance to incorporate participation in the RAC System as an approved alternative compliance for meeting applicable stormwater treatment requirements; 4) Authorize staf f to collaborate with the RAC JPA Administrator to support RAC System implementation; and 5) Authorize the JPA to establish one or more community facilities districts (“CFDs”), accept applications from property owners, annex properties to the CFD, and levy special taxes to finance on-going maintenance costs for Off-Site Green Stormwater Infrastructure (“GSI”) Projects; and approve a joint community facilities agreement.
Mayor Bernal thanked staff for the presentation and for working on this project.
6. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED DISCUSSION ITEM – 90-DAY LIST – HOLDING A
JOINT MEETING BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND THE ANTIOCH POLICE
OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (APOC)
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City Manager Scott presented the staff report dated April 28, 2026, recommending the City Council provide feedback and direction on whether there is consensus to hold a joint meeting between the City Council and the Antioch Police Oversight Commission (APOC), and, if so, provide direction on the proposed agenda items for that meeting.
Following discussion, Council provided the following suggestions for agenda topics.
➢ An overview of the current APOC ordinance (priority item) ➢ A discussion of the roles and responsibilities of APOC members (priority item) ➢ A discussion of community outreach expectations
➢ Staffing, budget and training considerations
➢ Overview of Settlement Agreements
➢ Direct recommendations from the APOC to Council
➢ Goals of the APOC
City Manager Scott announced that Policing Consultant Sappal would facilitate the joint City Council and APOC meeting.
Council directed staff to schedule the Joint City Council/APOC meeting for 6:30 P.M. for June 15, 2026, at the Antioch Community Center.
PUBLIC COMMENT – None
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Scott requested changing the Housing meeting date to July and holding a Special Budget Study Session on May 5, 2026. She announced the annual 2025 City Manager’s report would be distributed soon.
Council consensus agreed to change the Housing meeting to July and hold a Special Budget Study Session on May 5, 2026.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Wilson requested staff agendize a discussion on hotels in Antioch.
Councilmember Freitas reiterated his request for an agenda item to change the name of the Public Safety and Community Resources Department.
Councilmember Torres-Walker reiterated her request for a presentation from the Healthy Homes Collaborative, including a resolution of support from the City Council. She expressed appreciation to a community member for their words of encouragement and acknowledged Chief Vigil for his leadership. Additionally, she requested Council reconsider the vote on Consent Calendar Item N from September 23, 2025, that redirected the 800 Second Street building away from the Department of Public Safety and Community Resources. She stated that if the vote did not support restoring the building solely to the operations of the Public Safety and Community
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Resources Department, she would like Council to consider the previous decision to allocate the building to the Public Safety and Community Resources and Human Resources departments.
Councilmember Rocha requested an update on the Homekey+ program. Additionally, he clarified for the public that there was no quorum for the CDBG Standing Committee, and therefore, no action was taken; the meeting was solely for informational purposes.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Torres-Walker the City Council unanimously adjourned the meeting at 10:03 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk