Antioch public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

This is a regular Planning Commission meeting agenda. The listed items are procedural, including approval of minutes and consideration of documents. No specific substantive items are described in the provided text.

• Approval of minutes
• Consideration of agenda documents

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on December 14, 2021, covering consent items, public hearings, and regular agenda items. Key actions included approving a use permit for a commercial cannabis cultivation facility, adopting a Project Stabilization Agreement for capital projects over $1,000,000, and extending the redistricting process to February 2022. The council also approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $65,000 consultant agreement and up to $185,000 in media purchases for the Opportunity Lives Here campaign.

• Approved Use Permit (UP-21-16) for KWMA Collective commercial cannabis cultivation facility
• Adopted Project Stabilization Agreement with Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades Council for projects over $1,000,000
• Approved $65,000 consultant agreement with Evviva Brands, LLC and up to $185,000 for media purchases for Opportunity Lives Here campaign
• Approved sole source purchase with Motorola Inc. for police radio encryption not to exceed $194,900
• Approved purchase of two 2023 Peterbilt dump trucks for $416,909.36

The City Council adopted a Project Stabilization Agreement with the Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades Council for capital improvement projects over $1,000,000. The council also approved a commercial cannabis cultivation facility use permit, a new police positional asphyxia policy, and extended the redistricting process through February. Several other resolutions were approved, including a $60,000 allocation for a Chinatown commemoration project and a $284,700 MOU for Delta Landing interim housing.

• Adopted Project Stabilization Agreement for projects over $1M (unanimous)
• Approved Use Permit for KWMA Collective cannabis cultivation facility (unanimous)
• Adopted APD Positional Asphyxia Policy with revisions (4-0, Torres-Walker abstained)
• Extended redistricting process through February (3-0, Torres-Walker abstained, Wilson absent)
• Approved $60,000 for Chinatown commemoration and Chinese History Project (unanimous)
• Authorized MOU with Contra Costa County for Delta Landing interim housing up to $284,700 (unanimous)
• Appointed Crystal Sawyer-White and Ronald Grant to Board of Administrative Appeals (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Barbanica as Mayor Pro Tempore (4-0, Barbanica abstained)

Board of Administrative Appeals

The December 2, 2021 meeting of the Board of Administrative Appeals has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. This notice contains no other agenda items.

• Meeting cancelled for December 2, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for January 6, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

This is a regular Planning Commission meeting with several agenda items, but the provided text only lists document attachments without describing the specific items. The agenda appears to be procedural or incomplete, with no details on decisions or discussions.

• Agenda and minutes documents for the 12/1/21 meeting

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The Police Oversight Standing Committee is reviewing the recruitment process for a new Police Chief and considering a framework for a permanent Police Oversight Commission. The meeting also includes a review of previous meeting minutes and planning for future agenda topics.

• Proposed 7-member Antioch Police Oversight Commission with staggered terms
• Estimated $5,000 to $10,000 annual cost for Commissioner professional training
• New Police Chief recruitment process involving an external search firm and a district-representative Search Committee
• Review of October 26, 2021, committee minutes
• Discussion of commission scope including Use of Force and Bias-Based Policing policies

The Antioch City Council, meeting as the Police Oversight Standing Committee, approved the minutes from its October 26, 2021 meeting on a 4-0 vote. A motion to approve the police chief recruitment and hiring policy set by City Manager Bernal failed on a 2-2 vote, with Wilson and Torres-Walker opposed. A motion to not pursue the formation of a Police Oversight Commission also failed on a 2-2 vote, with the same split. No public comment was made on unagendized items.

• Approved the minutes of the October 26, 2021 Police Standing Committee meeting (4-0, Thorpe absent).
• Denied a motion to approve the police chief recruitment and hiring policy set by City Manager Bernal (2-2, motion failed).
• Denied a motion to not pursue the formation of a Police Oversight Commission (2-2, motion failed).
• Listed future agenda topics: routing civilian complaints to the City Attorney's office, municipal code review of the Police Chief appointment process, and review/audit of on-duty police officer complaints.

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on November 23, 2021, covering consent items, a public hearing, and regular agenda items. They approved a use permit for a cannabis manufacturing facility, awarded a traffic signal installation contract, and adopted budget amendments. A motion to form a city manager recruitment committee failed.

• Approved Use Permit (UP-21-06) for Delta Labs, Inc. cannabis operations facility (non-volatile manufacturing)
• Awarded $530,495 contract to Ray's Electric for traffic signal installation at Laurel Road and Canada Valley Road intersection
• Approved $100,740 increase to Swatt Miers Architects agreement for City Hall improvements, total $370,582.50
• Approved $84,000 increase to CSI Services, Inc. agreement for water storage tank rehabilitation, total $96,750
• Motion to form City Manager Ad Hoc Recruitment Committee failed, 2/3

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Antioch Parks and Recreation Commission will receive a presentation from the Bicycle Garden Ad-Hoc Committee and recommend three preferred park locations to the City Council. The commission will also hear an update on sports programs and facilities from Recreation Supervisor Troy Faulk, and select a preferred format (virtual or in-person) for future meetings starting in December 2021.

• Recommend top 3 Bicycle Garden locations: Chichibu Park, Gentrytown Park, Prewett Community Park
• Sports Programs and Facilities Update from Recreation Supervisor Troy Faulk
• Selection of preference for future meeting format: virtual or in-person
• Approve minutes of October 21, 2021 meeting

Planning Commission

This is a regular Planning Commission meeting with several agenda items, but the provided text only lists document attachments without describing the specific items. The agenda appears to be procedural or incomplete, with no details on decisions or discussions.

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special meeting on November 16, 2021, to discuss and provide direction on several policy items. The council directed staff to allocate $145,000 to the Celebrate Antioch Foundation for the city's sesquicentennial celebration, including a mid and final year fiscal and outcome report. Other items, including rent control and tenant protections, a local purchasing ordinance, and a minority and women-owned business enterprise preference, were discussed but not approved, with some tabled or withdrawn.

• Directed $145,000 to Celebrate Antioch Foundation for sesquicentennial events (5/0 vote)
• Housing policies on rent control and tenant protections: motion to pull item failed (2/3); direction to continue later
• Local purchasing ordinance: item withdrawn
• Local preference for minority and women-owned business enterprises: tabled for more research
• Human Rights and Racial Equity Commission: tabled, no direction provided

The City Council reached consensus to allocate $145,000, including a $25,000 administrative fee, to the Celebrate Antioch Foundation for sesquicentennial events, with mid- and final-year fiscal and outcome reports required. A motion to pull the rent control discussion to a later date failed 2-3, and the item was continued to a future meeting. The local purchasing ordinance was withdrawn, and items on minority/women-owned business technical assistance, a Human Rights and Racial Equity Commission, and a food insecurity ad hoc committee were tabled.

• Allocated $145,000 to Celebrate Antioch Foundation for sesquicentennial events, including $25,000 admin fee (consensus)
• Motion to pull rent control item failed (2-3); item continued to future meeting
• Withdrew local purchasing ordinance from consideration
• Tabled local preference for minority/women-owned business enterprises; directed staff to research technical assistance program
• Tabled Human Rights and Racial Equity Commission proposal
• Tabled food insecurity ad hoc committee discussion

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special and regular meeting on November 9, 2021, covering redistricting, a cannabis facility, and multiple administrative items. The council appointed Cornelius Johnson as Interim City Manager, adopted resolutions for a street lighting study, library agreement, groundwater plan, and facade improvement program, and discussed SB 1383 updates and meeting format options.

• Appointed Cornelius Johnson as Interim City Manager (Resolution 2021/174)
• Approved $292,600 photometric street lighting study with Tanko Streetlighting, Inc. (Resolution 2021/171)
• Adopted library maintenance agreement with Contra Costa County, up to $168,895 (Resolution 2021/172)
• Adopted East Contra Costa Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (Resolution 2021/173)
• Approved $60,000 Façade Improvement Program (Resolution 2021/175)

The Antioch City Council voted 3-2 to appoint Cornelius Johnson as Interim City Manager, approving a one-year employment agreement with Step A compensation ($20,137) and a start date contingent on a background check. The council also adopted resolutions for the East Contra Costa Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan, a $60,000 Façade Improvement Program, and hybrid meetings with teleconference access. A cannabis facility hearing was continued at the applicant's request.

• Appointed Cornelius Johnson as Interim City Manager (3-2)
• Approved Interim City Manager Employment Agreement for one year at Step A ($20,137) (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2021/173 adopting East Contra Costa Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021/175 approving 2021 Façade Improvement Program for $60,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021/176 authorizing hybrid meetings with teleconference (unanimous)
• Continued Natural Supplements Cannabis Facility hearing (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, warrants, and resolutions (unanimous)

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

The AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee will discuss sharing the cost of current crossing guards and review a list of crossing guard locations. They will also consider possible education opportunities between AUSD and the Antioch Police Department. The agenda includes consent items and public comments.

• Discussion on shared cost of current crossing guards
• List of crossing guard locations
• Possible education opportunities AUSD/APD
• Approve minutes of October 21, 2021

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Antioch Board of Administrative Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to hear three appeals of administrative citations. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn citations for overgrown vegetation and encroachment at 1123 Cook Street, an unpermitted RV at 1119 Macaulay Street, and feeding a feral cat off one's own property. The agenda also includes approval of the July 1, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Appeal of citation #28521 for overgrown vegetation, encroachment, and tree violations at 1123 Cook Street
• Appeal of citation #28523 for unpermitted RV storage at 1119 Macaulay Street
• Appeal of citation #29885 for harboring or feeding a feral cat, related to an incident on Tehachapi Court
• Approval of July 1, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

This is a regular Planning Commission meeting agenda. The agenda lists several documents for review, including the agenda itself, minutes, and items 1A, 1B, 2, and 3. No specific decisions or discussions are described in the text provided.

• Review of agenda and minutes
• Documents for items 1A, 1B, 2, and 3

City Council

This is a special meeting consisting entirely of a closed session. The Council will discuss the recruitment of a City Manager and labor negotiations with an unrepresented employee, specifically an Interim City Manager Candidate. No public action items are listed; the only public portion is the report-out on closed session items and adjournment.

• Closed session: Recruitment of City Manager (Gov. Code § 54957)
• Closed session: Labor negotiations with Interim City Manager Candidate (Gov. Code § 54957.6)

The Antioch City Council met in a special closed session to discuss recruitment of a City Manager and a potential interim City Manager candidate. No reportable action was taken on the recruitment item, and the labor negotiation item was not discussed. The meeting adjourned with no substantive decisions made.

• Adjourned special meeting unanimously (5-0)

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on October 26, 2021, acting as both the City Council and the Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency. The Council adopted ordinances related to cannabis businesses and meeting minutes, approved a contract amendment for a pavement project, and discussed a potential ban on oil and gas drilling in certain zones. The Council also received an update on the Beede property and directed staff to bring the item back to a future meeting.

• {'title': 'Cannabis Business Ordinance Amendment Adopted', 'description': 'The Council adopted Ordinance No. 2198-C-S, amending the municipal code to allow cannabis businesses in additional areas and setting new distance requirements.'}
• {'title': 'Oil and Gas Drilling Ban Direction', 'description': 'The Council directed staff to prepare a permanent ban on oil and gas drilling in the M-2 and S zones, with the item to be brought back for further action.'}
• {'title': 'Pavement Rehabilitation Contract Approved', 'description': 'The Council approved a resolution increasing the FY 2021/22 Capital Improvement Budget by $380,000 for the Antioch Pavement Rehabilitation Project, bringing the total contract amount to $3,341,314.'}
• {'title': 'New Fleet Backhoe Approved', 'description': 'The Council approved the purchase of a new Caterpillar Backhoe Model 430 for $143,725, funded through the Water Enterprise Fund and Public Works Development Impact Fee Fund.'}

The City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance banning oil and gas drilling in the city, with consensus to bring it back for consideration. The council also approved a second reading of an ordinance allowing cannabis businesses in additional areas, with a 3-2 vote. Other actions included approving the consent calendar (minus two items), referring a claim to closed session, and scheduling future presentations on the Beede Lumber site and the Sesquicentennial celebration.

• Directed staff to draft ordinance banning oil and gas drilling (consensus)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2199-C-S allowing cannabis businesses in additional areas (3-2: Torres-Walker, Wilson, Thorpe; Noes: Barbanica, Ogorchock)
• Approved consent calendar items A-E, G, I-L (unanimous)
• Referred claim by Kathryn Maguire to closed session (unanimous)
• Invited town square proponent to present at Nov 23 meeting (consensus)
• Invited Celebrate Antioch to present at Nov 16 study session (consensus)

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The Antioch City Council, meeting as the Police Oversight Standing Committee, will discuss and possibly recommend a policy on the police chief recruitment and hiring process, and will review the Antioch Police Department's Use of Force Policy No. 300. The committee will also appoint a chair and vice chair and approve prior meeting minutes. This is an interim body established to review police policies and complaints before an independent review body is formed.

• Review and discuss police chief recruitment and hiring process; may recommend a policy to the City Council
• Review of Antioch Police Department Policy No. 300: Use of Force, drafted by Lexipol
• Appointment of standing committee chair and vice chair
• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2021 meeting
• Public comment on unagendized items

The Antioch City Council, meeting as the Police Oversight Standing Committee, approved the September 28, 2021 minutes and appointed Mayor Pro Tem Wilson as Committee Chair. The committee discussed the police chief recruitment and hiring process, requesting a working draft with an external recruitment pool, district representation, and council contract ratification. It also agreed to task future committee members with reviewing APD Policy No. 300 on use of force. No final decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Approved September 28, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Wilson as Committee Chair (5-0)
• Requested working draft for police chief hiring process with external pool, district reps, council ratification
• Agreed to task future committee members with review of APD Policy No. 300

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

The AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee will receive an update on a joint study, scope of work, and estimated cost to evaluate safety for the traveling public in and around school sites citywide, including the use of crossing guards. The agenda includes consent approval of the September 30, 2021 minutes and public comments. No new business items are listed.

• Update on joint study, scope of work, and estimated cost to evaluate safety of traveling public in and around school sites citywide, including utilization of crossing guards
• Approve Standing Committee Minutes of September 30, 2021
• Public comments on matters not on the agenda

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider forwarding a determination that the Wild Horse Multi-Family project, a 126-unit townhome development, must pay $119,700 in park-in-lieu fees instead of dedicating land. The commission will also discuss possible locations for future outdoor fitness equipment. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19.

• Wild Horse Multi-Family project: 126 units, 11.72 acres, north of Wild Horse Road, adjacent to SR-4 bypass
• Park-in-lieu fee recommendation: $119,700
• Proposed 0.22-acre park does not meet 1.197-acre dedication requirement
• Discussion of locations for future outdoor fitness equipment
• Approval of September 16, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special meeting/workshop on redistricting, receiving a presentation and public comment on draft district maps. The meeting was primarily a public hearing for input on the redistricting process, with no other substantive action items. The council adjourned after the workshop.

• Public hearing on redistricting in Antioch: training and input workshop on drafting district maps
• Council received presentation and public comment on redistricting

The Antioch City Council held a special meeting and public hearing on redistricting, receiving a presentation from Q2 Data & Research on draft district maps. Council members expressed support for a minimal approach, focusing on adjusting boundaries between Districts 3 and 4 to equalize population. No formal decisions were made; the next public hearing was scheduled for November 9, 2021.

• Received redistricting presentation and public comment (no vote)
• Scheduled next redistricting public hearing for November 9, 2021
• Set November 5, 2021 as deadline for public comment on redistricting

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a study session on redistricting criteria and process, confirming dates for public hearings. At the regular meeting, the council introduced an ordinance to expand cannabis business areas and adjust sensitive-use definitions, and approved several consent items including contracts and settlements.

• Approved $120,000 settlement in Stout v. City of Antioch
• Approved $65,000 settlement in Bryant v. City of Antioch
• Sixth amendment to Woodard & Curran contract for West Antioch Creek project, $122,222 (total $1,673,008)
• Awarded $400,000 maintenance agreement to Cazadoro Construction for manhole covers
• Introduced cannabis ordinance amendment (Attachment A) 3-2 vote

The City Council voted 3-2 to introduce an ordinance (Attachment A) allowing cannabis businesses in additional areas, modifying sensitive-use definitions, and setting distance requirements, while rejecting two substitute motions that would have added religious institutions or libraries, drug treatment, and youth sports facilities as sensitive uses. The council also approved a $120,000 settlement in Stout v. City of Antioch (4-1) and a $65,000 settlement in Bryant v. City of Antioch (5-0), and confirmed the 2021-2022 redistricting public hearing schedule.

• Introduced cannabis ordinance (Attachment A) expanding allowed areas, 3-2 (Torres-Walker, Wilson, Thorpe ayes; Barbanica, Ogorchock noes)
• Rejected substitute motion adding religious institutions as sensitive use, 2-3 (Barbanica, Ogorchock ayes; Torres-Walker, Wilson, Thorpe noes)
• Rejected substitute motion adding libraries, drug treatment, youth sports as sensitive uses, 2-3 (Barbanica, Ogorchock ayes; Torres-Walker, Wilson, Thorpe noes)
• Approved $120,000 settlement in Stout v. City of Antioch, 4-1 (Torres-Walker dissenting)
• Approved $65,000 settlement in Bryant v. City of Antioch, 5-0
• Confirmed redistricting public hearing schedule: Oct 16, Nov 9, Jan 11, Jan 25
• Approved consent calendar including warrants and resolutions, unanimously
• Introduced ordinance amending Planning Commission recommendation timing rules, unanimously

Board of Administrative Appeals

The October 7, 2021 meeting of the Antioch Board of Administrative Appeals has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. No agenda items are listed for this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Commission

This is a routine Planning Commission meeting with agenda, minutes, and supporting documents. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

The AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss its purpose, norms, and shared agenda setting, as well as to name a chair and co-chair. The committee will also decide on its meeting schedule, format (virtual vs. in-person), rotation of host agency, and protocols for preparing future agendas and minutes. Public comments are invited on each agenda item.

• Approve Standing Committee Minutes of June 24, 2021
• Naming of Chair and Co-Chair
• Discussion on virtual vs. in-person meeting format
• Setting meeting schedule and host rotation
• Protocols for future agenda and minutes preparation

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a study session on non-congregate bridge housing opportunities for unhoused residents, then at the regular meeting considered a franchise extension for a natural gas pipeline, reviewed CDBG and Housing Successor fund accomplishments, and made appointments. The franchise extension motion failed, and the council directed staff to return with a proposal for a housing and homelessness commission.

• Study session on non-congregate bridge housing for unhoused residents
• Franchise agreement extension to California Resources Production Corporation (CRC) for natural gas pipeline failed 2/3
• Approved purchase of Vactor truck for $503,080.32
• Awarded sound wall repair contract to American Precast Concrete, Inc. up to $1,000,000
• Appointed three members to Economic Development Commission

The City Council voted 3-2 against introducing an ordinance to extend California Resources Production Corporation's (CRC) franchise agreement to operate a natural gas pipeline in city streets. The council also approved the consent calendar, including the purchase of a vactor truck and a sound wall repair contract, and appointed three members to the Economic Development Commission. A study session on non-congregate bridge housing for unhoused residents was held with no formal action taken.

• Denied CRC franchise agreement extension (3-2)
• Approved consent calendar including vactor truck purchase and sound wall repair contract (unanimous)
• Appointed Lemuel del Castillo to Economic Development Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Tim McCall to Economic Development Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed D'Jon Paul Scott-Miller to Economic Development Commission (unanimous)
• Received CAPER report and priority needs for CDBG funds (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation honoring Police Chief Tammany Brooks (unanimous)

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The Antioch Police Oversight Standing Committee will review and discuss a draft policy banning restraints and tactics that risk positional asphyxia, as well as the police chief recruitment and hiring process. They will also review Antioch Police Department Policy No. 300 on use of force and consider approving minutes from July 13 and July 27, 2021 meetings. The committee may recommend the City Council approve the draft policy or direct staff to revise it.

• Review draft policy banning restraints, holds, tactics, and maneuvers posing substantial risk of positional asphyxia
• Review and discuss police chief recruitment and hiring process
• Review Antioch Police Department Policy No. 300: Use of Force
• Approve minutes from July 13 and July 27, 2021 meetings
• Set future agenda topics and meeting schedule

The Antioch City Council, meeting as the Police Oversight Standing Committee, voted unanimously to move forward on a draft policy banning restraints and tactics that pose a substantial risk of positional asphyxia. The policy will be reviewed with bargaining units and presented with redline comments to the City Council. The committee also approved minutes from its July 13 and July 27 meetings, and continued discussions on police chief recruitment and Use of Force Policy No. 300 to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of the July 13, 2021 Police Standing Committee meeting.
• Approved minutes of the July 27, 2021 Police Standing Committee meeting.
• Approved motion to meet and confer with bargaining units on draft policy banning restraints and tactics posing risk of positional asphyxia, and to present with redline comments to City Council.
• Continued items on police chief recruitment and Use of Force Policy No. 300 to the next meeting.

Police Crime Prevention Commission

The Antioch Police Crime Prevention Commission is holding a regular meeting with a mostly procedural agenda. They will discuss current and future commission openings, a proposal to change the commission's mission statement, and whether to resume in-person meetings. The agenda also includes committee reports on Neighborhood Watch and community outreach, plus approval of the July 19, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Proposal to change mission statement and responsibility for Crime Prevention Commission
• Discussion on resuming in-person meetings in October
• Current and future commission openings
• Approval of July 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Neighborhood & Business Watch implementation report

Lone Tree Golf Course Committee

The Antioch City Council's Lone Tree Golf Course Committee is meeting to review the golf course's operations, including the management agreement, water usage, and fiscal year 2020-21 results. The agenda includes updates on golf operations, the event center, and capital projects, as well as a water usage report. This is a regular oversight meeting with no formal decisions listed.

• Review of Agreement for Operation and Management of Antioch Municipal Golf Course
• Water Usage Report: FY 2020-21 total 134,987 units at $313,580
• FY 2020-21 revenue: $4,609,541 total (golf $2,844,723, food & beverage $1,764,818)
• Capital improvements totaling $379,877 in FY 2020-21, including range net, #10 green renovation, patio covers/glass
• PPP loans: #1 $334,800 forgiven January 2021; #2 $520,634 applied for forgiveness September 2021

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review and select a proposed playground and shade structure color scheme for Sierra Trail Park, a new 8.22-acre public park in the Park Ridge subdivision. The commission will also consider a determination on whether the Wild Horse multi-family project must dedicate land or pay park-in-lieu fees. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19.

• Sierra Trail Park playground and shade structure color review (APN: 053-060-035)
• Wild Horse Multi-Family Project determination of dedication of land or payment of park-in-lieu fees
• Approval of August 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public comments on park and recreation issues

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Antioch Planning Commission meeting on September 15, 2021. It lists only the agenda, minutes, and one attachment, with no specific items described.

• Agenda and minutes for 9/15/21 meeting
• One attachment document (091521 1.PDF)

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on September 14, 2021, covering a consent calendar of routine items, several public hearings, and policy discussions. Key actions included adopting a COVID-19 mandatory testing and vaccination policy, approving multiple contracts and resolutions, and providing direction on redistricting. The meeting also included a closed session on litigation and real property negotiations.

• Adopted COVID-19 Mandatory Testing and Vaccination Policy (Reso 2021/158) with paid time off and religious/medical exemptions, 3/1/1
• Approved $80,000 sole-source purchase of Uninterruptible Power Supply from Camali Corporation (Reso 2021/145)
• Approved $585,400 asphalt repair contract with G&S Paving (Reso 2021/151)
• Approved $90,407 amendment for Brackish Water Desalination Project with Woodard & Curran (Reso 2021/148)
• Continued franchise agreement extension for California Resources Production Corporation to Sept 28 meeting

The City Council adopted a resolution for the COVID-19 Mandatory Testing and Vaccination Policy, including paid time off for testing and medical/religious exemptions, with a 3-1 vote (one abstention). The council also approved a consent calendar, including a four-year audit contract extension and a park naming, and continued a franchise agreement hearing for California Resources Production Corporation to September 28, 2021. Additionally, the council adopted policies for inclusive play environments and inclusion in parks programs, and directed staff to draft an ordinance limiting Planning Commission recommendation timing.

• Adopted COVID-19 testing/vaccination policy (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent calendar items A-E, G-L, including audit contract extension
• Approved naming Parcel G Park as Julpun Park (unanimous)
• Continued CRC franchise agreement hearing to Sept 28 (3-2)
• Appointed Marie Livingston, Ademuyiwa Adeyemi, Antwon Webster to Board of Administrative Appeals (unanimous)
• Adopted inclusive play environments policy (unanimous)
• Adopted inclusion in parks programs policy (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance limiting Planning Commission recommendation time

Board of Administrative Appeals

The September 2, 2021 meeting of the Board of Administrative Appeals has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for September 2, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for October 7, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The commission will review attached documents, including a memo for item 2, and approve minutes.

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting, acting also as Housing Successor, with a closed session on labor negotiations, litigation, and police appointments. During the open meeting, the council adopted a resolution directing staff to develop a policy banning police restraints that pose a risk of positional asphyxiation, discussed COVID-19 vaccination/testing for staff, and received updates on a desalination project and street funding. Several consent items were approved, including warrants and a contract amendment.

• Resolution 2021/143 adopted 3/2 directing a policy banning police restraints risking positional asphyxiation
• Direction to City Manager to bring back a COVID-19 vaccine/testing policy for staff, contractors, and volunteers (4/1)
• Resolution 2021/139 adopted 5/0 authorizing up to $45,000 for a Midnight Basketball program with Grace Arms of Antioch
• Resolution 2021/138 adopted 3/2 to extend California Resources Production Corporation franchise agreement to February 7, 2031
• Purchase order amendment with EBRCS increased from $98,600 to $129,606

The City Council directed staff to return with a resolution requiring city employees, contractors, and volunteers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing, with costs borne by the city and a defined start and end date. The council also adopted a resolution to develop a policy banning police restraints that pose a risk of positional asphyxiation, and approved a $45,000 agreement for a Midnight Basketball program. A resolution to extend a franchise agreement with California Resources Production Corporation was adopted on a 2-2 vote, with Mayor Thorpe and Councilmember Wilson dissenting.

• Adopted Resolution 2021/138 setting public hearing for CRC franchise extension to 2031 (2-2, Wilson and Thorpe noes)
• Approved Resolution 2021/139 authorizing $45,000 agreement with Grace Arms for Midnight Basketball (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021/143 directing policy development banning positional asphyxiation restraints (3-2, Torres-Walker and Thorpe noes)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, warrants, and resolutions (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft COVID-19 vaccine or weekly testing policy for employees, contractors, volunteers

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

The AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee meeting scheduled for August 19, 2021, at 5:30 PM is cancelled. The next meeting date and time have not yet been determined.

• Meeting cancelled

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider four proposed names for the Parcel G Park in the Park Ridge Subdivision. The commission will also review recommendations for adopting new policies regarding inclusive park design and program inclusion.

• Name recommendation for Parcel G Park (APN: 053-060-035) including options: Diablo Commons, Jacuzzi Park, Julpun Park, or Sierra Trail Park
• Recommendation to adopt a Policy for Inclusive Park Design
• Recommendation to adopt a Policy for Inclusion in Parks and Recreation Programs
• Approval of June 17, 2021, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Antioch Planning Commission. The agenda includes only procedural items, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special and regular meeting on August 10, 2021, covering a closed session, a joint work session with the Economic Development Commission, and a regular meeting. The most consequential action was the approval of the Deer Valley Estates residential project, including certifying its Environmental Impact Report and approving the vesting tentative map, use permit, and design review. The council also discussed strategic housing and economic revitalization priority areas, and approved several consent calendar items.

• Approved Deer Valley Estates project (PD-19-03, UP-19-12, AR-19-19) with EIR certification (Reso 2021/135) and development approvals (Reso 2021/136), 3-2 vote
• Awarded asphalt overlay contract for Mesa Ridge and Deerfield Corridor Trails to GradeTech, Inc. for $108,349.32 (Reso 2021/132)
• Approved purchase of a 2022 Ford Super Duty F550 valve maintenance truck for $192,370.92 (Reso 2021/133)
• Authorized formation of a Community Facilities District for the Laurel Ranch residential project (Reso 2021/134)
• Appointed Dominique L. King to the Parks and Recreation Commission (Reso 2021/137)

The City Council approved the Deer Valley Estates residential project, including its Environmental Impact Report and development plan, in a 3-2 vote. The council also directed staff to pursue funding options for infrastructure improvements in several economic revitalization areas, including a potential ballot measure. No action was taken on the Strategic Housing and Infill Study, which was presented for discussion only.

• Approved Deer Valley Estates EIR and development plan (3-2, Torres-Walker, Ogorchock, Wilson; Barbanica, Thorpe opposed)
• Approved consent calendar including asphalt overlay contract, valve maintenance truck, and Laurel Ranch CFD formation (5-0)
• Appointed Dominique L. King to Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)
• Directed staff to return with funding options for L Street improvements, including ballot measure, special assessment district, and bond measure
• Supported funding studies for A Street, 18th Street, and 10th Street infrastructure improvements
• Approved proclamation recognizing Good Samaritans for Canal Park rescue (5-0)

Board of Administrative Appeals

The August 5, 2021 Board of Administrative Appeals meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Antioch Planning Commission. The agenda includes only the meeting date and links to documents, with no substantive items listed.

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a study session to discuss the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, then held a regular meeting where they approved a consent calendar with numerous contracts and resolutions. The consent calendar included contracts for environmental planning, furniture, communications leases, records purging, and construction projects. The meeting was conducted virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Contract with Urban Planning Partners, Inc. for $107,440 for Environmental Justice and Safety Element updates
• Purchase orders for City Hall furniture increased to $500,000 total
• Amended ground lease agreements with AT&T and T-Mobile at 401 Putnam Drive, 4506 Via Dora Drive, and 4808 Cache Peak Drive
• Contract with PRI Management Group for police records purging not to exceed $65,000
• Award to Hunt & Sons, Inc. for gasoline and diesel fuel, not to exceed $2,500,000 over five years

The Antioch City Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving the Antioch Police Department's Body-Worn Camera and Mobile Video/Audio Recorder policies. The Council also directed staff to proceed with a Council-led redistricting process, approved a $242,760 contract for speed hump and crosswalk installations, and created a new Unhoused Resident Coordinator position. A Community Facilities District formation for the Laurel Ranch project was tabled pending revisions.

• Adopted APD Body-Worn Camera and Mobile Video/Audio Recorder policies (unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with Council-led redistricting process (4-1, Torres-Walker no)
• Approved $242,760 contract with Consolidated Engineering for speed humps and crosswalks (unanimous)
• Approved new Unhoused Resident Coordinator classification (unanimous)
• Tabled Community Facilities District formation for Laurel Ranch (4-0, Torres-Walker abstained)
• Approved consent calendar items A-R (unanimous)
• Appointed Torres-Walker as Alternate Delegate for League of California Cities conference (unanimous)
• Agreed to divide $15,000 travel budget evenly among Councilmembers

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The Antioch Police Oversight Standing Committee will consider recommending approval of the Antioch Police Department's Body-Worn Camera (Policy No. 423) and Mobile Video/Audio Recorder (Policy No. 427) policies to the City Council, or provide direction to staff for revisions. The committee may also discuss future agenda topics. Public comments are accepted in writing or via Zoom.

• Review of APD Policy No. 423: Body-Worn Cameras
• Review of APD Policy No. 427: Mobile Video/Audio Recorder
• Possible motion to recommend City Council approval of the policies
• Public comment via email or Zoom webinar
• Discussion of future agenda topics

The Antioch City Council, meeting as the Police Oversight Standing Committee, unanimously approved Police Department Policy No. 423 (Body-Worn Cameras) and Policy No. 427 (Mobile Video/Audio Recorder). The vote was 5-0. The committee also discussed future agenda topics, including equipment use policy and a review of Taser technology.

• Approved APD Policy No. 423: Body-Worn Cameras (5-0)
• Approved APD Policy No. 427: Mobile Video/Audio Recorder (5-0)

Planning Commission

The agenda lists only document attachments and provides no substantive items. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

Police Crime Prevention Commission

The Antioch Police Crime Prevention Commission is holding its regular July 2021 meeting, with presentations and discussions on noise ordinances, recognizing the Antioch Historical Museum, and planning National Night Out 2021. The agenda also includes committee reports, public comments, and approval of the June 21, 2021 meeting minutes. The meeting will be held remotely via live stream due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Presentation on Operation Genesis by Jason Johnson (tabled from June meeting)
• Discussion of Antioch noise ordinances with staff presentation by Lt. Meads and Animal Services Mgr Harding
• Review and discussion of Antioch Historical Museum recognition
• Discussion of National Night Out 2021 options and next steps
• Approval of June 21, 2021 meeting minutes

The Police Crime Prevention Commission directed its Social Media Subcommittee to develop posts on different portions of the city's noise ordinances for release on social media. The commission also directed that a letter of recognition be drafted for Antioch Police officers who apprehended a person attempting to vandalize the Antioch Historical Society. A motion to form a subcommittee for a public forum on quality-of-life issues was withdrawn, with discussion placed on the next agenda.

• Approved motion to direct the Social Media Subcommittee to develop posts on different portions of the noise ordinances for social media release.
• Approved motion to draft a letter of recognition for Antioch Police officers for their proactive enforcement at the Antioch Historical Society.
• Withdrew motion to form a subcommittee for a public forum on quality-of-life issues; discussion placed on next agenda.
• Approved the minutes of the June 21, 2021 meeting as presented.

City Council

This meeting is cancelled for summer break, so no decisions or discussions will occur. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled for summer break

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The Antioch Police Oversight Standing Committee is meeting to decide whether to recommend City Council approval of the Antioch Police Department's draft body-worn camera and mobile video/audio recorder policies, or to direct staff to revise them. The committee will also define the scope of police policies it will review and set its future meeting schedule.

• Review of APD Policy 423 (Body-Worn Cameras) and Policy 427 (Mobile Video/Audio Recorder), with option to recommend approval or request revisions
• Discussion of the committee's scope of policy review for Antioch Police Department policies
• Motion to establish future meeting schedule and agenda topics
• Approval of May 18, 2021 committee minutes
• Public comment opportunity on unagendized items

The Antioch City Council, meeting as the Police Oversight Standing Committee, voted 2-3 against approving the Antioch Police Department's Policy No. 423 (Body-Worn Cameras) and Policy No. 427 (Mobile Video/Audio Recorder). The council then unanimously agreed to have Chair Torres-Walker work with the City Attorney and Chief Brooks to revise the policy and bring it back for final review. The committee also discussed the scope of policy review, with members agreeing to review policies as updates occur, and scheduled future meetings once a month prior to the second council meeting.

• Motion to approve APD Policy No. 423 (Body-Worn Cameras) and Policy No. 427 (Mobile Video/Audio Recorder) failed (2-3).
• Unanimously agreed to have Chair Torres-Walker work with City Attorney Lloyd Smith and Chief Brooks on the policy and bring it back for one last review.
• Discussed the scope of policy review, with agreement to review policies as updates occur, not the entire manual.
• Scheduled future standing committee meetings once a month prior to the second council meeting of the month.
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m.

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Board of Administrative Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to approve minutes and confirm special assessments for unpaid administrative citations and lien processing fees, which would become liens on the affected properties. The agenda includes only consent calendar items and public comment, with no separate regular agenda items listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 1, 2021, and June 3, 2021 (no quorum)
• Levy of special assessments for unpaid citations and lien fees for Feb, Mar, Apr 2021
• Assessments to be recorded with Contra Costa County Recorder's Office

City Council

The Antioch City Council is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for pending litigation, followed by public hearings and votes on several major items. The council will adopt a two-year operating budget for fiscal years 2021-23, approve a five-year Capital Improvement Program, and decide on a cannabis facility use permit. Consent calendar items include contract awards for construction and maintenance services.

• Adopt two-year operating budget for FY 2021-23 (Resolution 2021/114)
• Approve Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2021-2026 (Resolution 2021/112)
• Approve cannabis facility with cultivation, distribution, manufacturing, and retail (UP-20-10, V-20-02, AR-20-12)
• Award asphalt repair contract to HM Construction, Inc. up to $504,485
• Award access control and video monitoring contract to Bay Alarm Company up to $193,800

The City Council adopted a two-year operating budget for fiscal years 2021-23, appropriating funds and revising the FY 2020-21 budget. The vote was 4-1, with Councilmember Ogorchock dissenting. The Council also approved a cannabis facility, a five-year capital improvement program, and a landscape maintenance contract.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021/114 approving the two-year operating budget for FY 2021-23 (4-1, Ogorchock no).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021/112 approving the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2021-2026.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021/113 approving a Use Permit, Variance, and Design Review for a cannabis facility (Radix Growth).
• Introduced an ordinance to allow youth members (ages 14-17) on advisory boards and commissions (4-1, Barbanica no).
• Approved the consent calendar, including warrants, minutes, and resolutions for various projects and agreements.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021/116 awarding a landscape maintenance contract to Terracare Associates (up to $6,047,230 over five years).
• Adopted SA Resolution No. 2021/36 and APFA Resolution No. 2021/115 for two-year operating budgets for the Successor Agency and Public Financing Authority.

Police Crime Prevention Commission

The Antioch Police Crime Prevention Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and review several community safety items, including Neighborhood Watch updates, noise ordinance lessons learned, and new program ideas like School Watch and CARE. The agenda also includes a presentation on Operation Genesis and a review of priority 2 and 3 calls for service.

• Presentation on Operation Genesis by Jason Johnson
• Review of Neighborhood Watch and social media tools document
• Discussion of Antioch noise ordinances and Neighborhood Watch lessons learned
• Review of new Neighborhood Watch commission assignments
• Discussion of School Watch and CARE program idea

The Antioch Police Crime Prevention Commission tabled a presentation on Operation Genesis to July due to the presenter's flat tire, and also tabled a social media tools document for edits. The commission directed staff to schedule a noise ordinance presentation for July or August, reactivated the Bridging the Gap ad hoc committee, and discussed a potential School Watch and Care program. No major policy decisions were made; most items were procedural or deferred.

• Tabled Operation Genesis presentation to July 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Tabled social media tools document to July 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Directed staff to agendize noise ordinance presentation for July or August (unanimous)
• Reactivated Bridging the Gap ad hoc committee with Commissioners Lewis, Everett, Munton
• Agreed to send mass email to Neighborhood Watch Block Captains about new commissioner assignments
• Commissioner Randolph to draft welcome email template for Block Captains within one week
• Set presentation schedule: Operation Genesis in July, Noise Ordinance in July if possible, Bridging the Gap report in August

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive a presentation on youth tobacco policy recommendations, discuss a bicycle concept and trails, and consider adding pickleball striping to tennis courts. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19, with public comment options by email or phone.

• Presentation of YTAPP recommendations on tobacco retail license, including flavor ban, minimum price, and proximity rules
• Discussion of bicycle concept and formation of ad-hoc committee
• Discussion of Antioch trails
• Possibility of adding pickleball striping to certain city tennis courts
• Approval of May 20, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Antioch Planning Commission meeting. The agenda lists the main agenda, two numbered items, and a memo for item 2, but no substantive details are provided in the text.

• Agenda document (061621.PDF)
• Item 01 (061621-01.PDF)
• Item 02 (061621-02.PDF)
• Memo for Item 2 (061621-M2.PDF)

The Antioch Planning Commission voted unanimously to table the Deer Valley Estates project, which would have built 121 homes on 37.56 acres at 6100 Deer Valley Road. The commission directed staff to return with reports on pipeline concerns, traffic calming measures, landscape revisions, solar requirements, switching from natural gas to electric, and requiring two entrances from Wellness Way. The commission also approved a use permit and design review for a cannabis operations facility at 2100-2300 Wilbur Avenue, with a condition requiring 24-hour on-site security.

• Tabled Deer Valley Estates project (PD-19-03, UP-19-12, AR-19-19) pending staff reports on pipeline, traffic calming, landscaping, solar, electric-only, and two entrances from Wellness Way.
• Approved resolution recommending certification of the Deer Valley Estates EIR, adopting findings of fact and statement of overriding considerations, and the mitigation monitoring and reporting program (4-2-1).
• Approved the Natural Supplements Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the cannabis facility (6-0-1).
• Approved a Use Permit and Design Review (UP-20-01, AR-20-01) for the cannabis operations facility, with condition #17 revised to require 24-hour on-site security (6-0-1).

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Standing Committee

The Antioch Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Standing Committee will meet via teleconference to review the five-year CDBG cycle, discuss emerging needs of lower-income residents, and receive updates on new Contra Costa County income limits and Antioch lower-income census tracts. The committee will also approve minutes from April 2, 2021, and set future meeting dates.

• Review of CDBG five-year cycle and committee involvement and calendar
• Update on new income limits for Contra Costa County
• Review of Antioch lower income census tracts and block groups
• Discussion of emerging needs of lower income residents
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2021

The CDBG Committee reviewed the upcoming three-year grant funding cycle for FY 2022-25, with a kickoff on October 6 and applications due December 6. They discussed emerging needs of lower-income residents, including housing concerns and food bank demand, and planned outreach to landlords and tenants about potential state rental assistance. The committee approved the minutes and scheduled its next meeting for August 6, adding election of chair and vice chair to the agenda.

• Approved meeting minutes unanimously
• Set next meeting for August 6, 11-12 p.m.
• Added election of Chair and Vice Chair to next agenda
• Discussed outreach to landlords and tenants about rental assistance

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special study session on the FY 2021-23 budget, then a regular meeting. They adopted ordinances expanding the smoking ban to parks and city facilities, approved a sewer rate increase effective July 1, 2021, and renamed the Police Reform Standing Committee to Police Oversight. Several youth development items were discussed and referred to committees, and a Taser replacement contract failed.

• Adopted sewer rate increase per Prop 218 notice (Resolution 2021/102)
• Adopted ordinance expanding smoking ban to parks and city facilities (Ordinance 2196-C-S)
• Approved $988,500 water treatment chemicals purchase (Resolution 2021/97)
• Awarded $2,000,000 street light repair contract to DC Electric Group (Resolution 2021/98)
• Failed Taser replacement contract with Axon Enterprises ($407,118.30) (2-3 vote)

The City Council held a study session on the FY 2021-23 budget, reaching consensus to add several new positions and capital projects, while deferring others to November. The Council also rejected a five-year Taser contract with Axon Enterprises, adopted a sewer rate increase, and formed a Community Violence Solutions Ad Hoc Committee.

• Supported adding new positions to FY 2021-23 budget, including 7 Code Enforcement Officers, Unhoused Resident Coordinator, and Recreation Coordinator
• Did not support adding Administrative Assistant 1, Finance Analyst, Community Development Technician, GIS Technician, and other positions; deferred to November
• Rejected $407,118.30 five-year Taser contract with Axon Enterprises (2-3)
• Adopted sewer rate increase effective July 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Formed Community Violence Solutions Ad Hoc Committee with Torres-Walker and Thorpe for 6 months (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar, including ordinances on home occupations and smoking, except item J postponed
• Appointed Christian Hills to Economic Development Commission (unanimous)
• Postponed Police Crime Prevention Commission appointment to future date

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Standing Committee

The June 4, 2021 meeting of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Standing Committee has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The next meeting date has not yet been set.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Antioch Board of Administrative Appeals will meet virtually to consider two consent items: approving minutes from April 1, 2021, and confirming special assessments on properties for unpaid administrative citations and lien processing fees for February and March 2021. The board will also hear public comments and may take action on these items.

• Approval of meeting minutes for April 1, 2021
• Levy of special assessments for unpaid citations and lien fees (Feb-Mar 2021)
• Assessments to be recorded with Contra Costa County Recorder's Office

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on May 25, 2021, adopting several resolutions including the Master Fee Schedule, Water Shortage Contingency Plan, 2020 Urban Water Management Plan Update, and Youth Development Principles. They also introduced ordinances on home occupations and smoking, and provided direction on the 5-year Capital Improvement Program and a potential Tobacco Retail License policy.

• Adopted Master Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2021 (4-1)
• Adopted Water Shortage Contingency Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted 2020 Urban Water Management Plan Update (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance amending Home Occupations section, striking Section 4 C 15 (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance expanding smoking definition and prohibited locations (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution on Youth Development Principles (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment to City Manager employment agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to pursue Bicycle Garden concept and next steps (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider ratifying the lifting of the ban on bounce houses and inflatables in parks and picnic areas, effective June 15, 2021, due to easing COVID restrictions. They will also review the draft 2021-2026 Five Year Capital Improvement Program (P.W.150-21). The meeting is virtual due to the pandemic.

• Ratify lifting of ban on bounce houses and inflatables in parks and picnic areas
• Review draft 2021-2026 Five Year Capital Improvement Program, P.W.150-21
• Approve minutes of March 18, 2021 meeting
• Public comments accepted via email or phone

Cannabis Standing Committee

The Antioch City Council's Cannabis Standing Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss proposed changes to the municipal code governing where and what types of cannabis businesses can operate. The committee will also consider approving minutes from prior meetings. Public comment is invited.

• Proposed changes to Antioch Municipal Code sections 9-5.203, 9-5.3801, and 9-5.3845 regarding cannabis business location and types
• Approval of minutes from January 15, 2021 and April 22, 2021 special meetings
• Discussion of potential expansion of cannabis business overlay district and buffer zones (e.g., 600 ft from residential areas)
• Consideration of Mesa Antioch, LLC request to amend billboard lease to allow cannabis advertising

The Cannabis Standing Committee unanimously approved minutes from January and April 2021 meetings. The committee also voted to forward proposed changes to the Cannabis Business Ordinance (relating to location and types of cannabis businesses) for CEQA analysis, Planning Commission, and City Council review. No final decisions were made on the ordinance changes.

• Approved minutes for January 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for April 22, 2021 (unanimous)
• Forwarded proposed ordinance changes for CEQA analysis, Planning Commission, and City Council review (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Antioch Planning Commission. The agenda consists of procedural items, including approval of minutes and review of attached documents. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review of agenda documents

City Council

The Antioch City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially adopt a resolution apologizing to early Chinese immigrants for historical injustices, and to discuss designating a Chinese Historic District and funding for Asian museum exhibits. The council will also discuss a series of youth development initiatives, including a midnight basketball program, off-road vehicle location, community violence task force, safe firearm storage ordinance, bus pass program, traffic calming near schools, police overtime for school events, school watch program, campus safety personnel, and adding youth members to boards. Most items are for discussion and direction to staff, with no direct fiscal impact noted except for the museum funding, which is unknown.

• Resolution apologizing to early Chinese immigrants for 'The Driving Out' and seeking forgiveness
• Designation of a Chinese Historic District
• Funding for planning and design of potential Asian museum exhibits and murals
• Potential establishment of a safe storage ordinance for firearms and ammunition
• Potential authorization of additional Antioch Police Department overtime for school special events

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2021/88 apologizing to early Chinese immigrants and their descendants for acts of fundamental injustice, seeking forgiveness, and committing to rectification. The Council also referred the designation of a Chinese Historic District to the Waterfront Revitalization Committee and directed staff to work with the Antioch Historical Society on planning and design for potential Asian museum exhibits and murals. Several youth development items were referred to committees or directed for further study, including a Midnight Basketball Initiative application process and a Community Violence Solutions Ad-Hoc Committee.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021/88 apologizing to early Chinese immigrants (unanimous)
• Referred Chinese Historic District designation to Waterfront Revitalization Committee (unanimous)
• Directed staff to work with Antioch Historical Society on planning/design for Asian museum exhibits and murals (unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to begin application process for Midnight Basketball Initiative (unanimous)
• Directed City Manager and City Attorney to identify viable locations and liability for off-road vehicle site (unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to draft resolution establishing Community Violence Solutions Ad-Hoc Committee (unanimous)
• Directed City Attorney to provide staff report on Safe Storage Ordinance for firearms (unanimous)
• Referred multiple youth items to City/School Standing Committee (unanimous)

Police Oversight Standing Committee

The Antioch City Council's Police Reform Standing Committee is holding a special virtual meeting. The main actions are selecting a committee chair and vice chair, with public comment allowed on unagendized items. No substantive policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Selection of a Standing Committee Chair
• Selection of a Vice Chair
• Public comment on unagendized items

The Police Reform Standing Committee held a special meeting and selected its leadership. Council Member Tamisha Torres-Walker was appointed Chair, and Council Member Lori Ogorchock was appointed Vice Chair, each with one dissenting vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed CM Torres-Walker as Committee Chair (4-1, Ogorchock no)
• Appointed CM Ogorchock as Committee Vice Chair (4-1, Torres-Walker no)

Police Crime Prevention Commission

The Police Crime Prevention Commission reviewed proposed changes to its mission statement and official responsibilities. The body voted unanimously to accept the updated documents, which include new guidelines for public engagement and scheduled intervals for future reviews.

• Approval of Mission Statement and Responsibility updates
• Review of Neighborhood Watch and social media tools
• Discussion of 2021 Commission meeting speaker calendar
• Implementation of city-issued email addresses for commissioners
• Presentation on Parking Enforcement by Michelle Dugan, SP+

The Police Crime Prevention Commission unanimously voted to direct Chairperson Dawson to present proposed changes to the Commission's mission statement and responsibilities to the City Council for review and approval. The Commission also approved the minutes from April 19 and May 5, 2021, and discussed parking enforcement, social media outreach, and speaker scheduling. No other formal decisions were made.

• Directed Chairperson Dawson to present proposed mission statement changes to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2021 and May 5, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a study session on the Fiscal Year 2021-23 budget, receiving staff reports and providing direction on staffing and funding priorities. During the regular meeting, the Council discussed a potential moratorium on oil and gas drilling and food insecurity, and received an update on the Youth Services Network. The Council also adopted several resolutions, including confirming assessments for street lighting and landscape maintenance districts and supporting a micro transit feasibility study.

• FY 2021-23 budget development: staff requested positions including Animal Services Technician, Assistant City Attorney, Finance Analyst, and others
• Resolution 2021/86: confirmed assessments for Street Light and Landscape Maintenance Districts 1, 2A, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 for FY 2021/22
• Resolution 2021/87: received East Contra Costa County Dynamic Personal Micro Transit Feasibility Study and preliminarily supported the project (4/0/1, Torres-Walker abstained)
• Resolution 2021/84: approved Amendment No. 4 to consulting agreement with Voler Strategic Advisors, extending term to Nov 15, 2021 and increasing value by $48,000 to $208,000
• Ordinance No. 2194-C-S: adopted second reading amending Section 4.12(C) of Title 3 relating to cooperative purchasing

The City Council held a study session on the FY 2021-23 budget, providing direction on staffing requests and a proposed new community resources department. During the regular meeting, the Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including a second reading of an ordinance on cooperative purchasing, and adopted resolutions for street lighting assessments and a micro transit feasibility study. The Council also directed staff to research and bring back a moratorium on oil and gas drilling and to draft a resolution encouraging the County to ban drilling.

• Approved consent calendar including ordinance 2194-C-S second reading (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution 2021/86 levying street lighting and landscape assessments (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution 2021/87 supporting Glydways micro transit feasibility study (4-0-1, Torres-Walker abstained)
• Directed staff to research and bring back oil and gas drilling moratorium (consensus)
• Directed staff to draft resolution encouraging County to ban oil and gas drilling (consensus)
• Supported adding CORE Team to budget for consideration (consensus)
• Did not support adding Fixed Asset Replacement Cost to budget (consensus)
• Directed staff to bring back taser quote for consideration (consensus)

Board of Administrative Appeals

The May 6, 2021 Board of Administrative Appeals meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

• May 6, 2021 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: June 3, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Police Crime Prevention Commission

The Antioch Police Crime Prevention Commission is holding a special meeting to review and potentially reaffirm its mission statement and responsibilities, and to consider creating an ad-hoc committee to update its by-laws, which were last revised in 2000. The meeting will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with public comments accepted via online speaker card, email, or phone.

• Review and reaffirm Mission Statement & Responsibilities document (previously accepted April 19, 2021)
• Consider two revisions: Public Engagement Protocols and document update cadences
• Creation of a By-Laws Review Ad-Hoc Committee (to run until Nov 30, 2021)
• Public comments accepted via online form, email to Lt. Meads, or phone (925) 779-6977

The Police Crime Prevention Commission unanimously accepted the Mission Statement & Commission Responsibilities documents as approved on April 19, 2021, and amended the approval to incorporate public engagement protocols and document update cadences into the by-laws at a future date. The Commission also unanimously approved forming a By-laws Review Ad Hoc Committee, with Commissioners Eubanks, Munton, and Chairperson Dawson volunteering to serve, running until November 30, 2021. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:14 P.M.

• Accepted Mission Statement & Commission Responsibilities documents as approved on April 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Amended approval to incorporate public engagement protocols and document update cadences into by-laws at a future date (unanimous)
• Approved formation of By-laws Review Ad Hoc Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioners Eubanks, Munton, and Chairperson Dawson to the By-laws Review Ad Hoc Committee (unanimous)

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special study session on the FY 2021-23 budget and a regular meeting covering consent items, public hearings, and policy decisions. Key actions included adopting police reform resolutions, approving policy guidelines for unhoused resident services, and appointing two Planning Commission members.

• Adopted Reso 2021/79-81 on police reform: disqualifying factors for lateral hires, training matrix, and critical incident notification protocol
• Adopted Reso 2021/82 approving policy guidelines for unhoused resident services
• Approved $4,652,414 water main replacement contract with California Trenchless, Inc. (Reso 2021/71)
• Approved $200,000 testing services contract with Testing Engineers, Inc. (Reso 2021/72)
• Appointed Kristina Gutilla and Kevin Riley to Planning Commission (Reso 2021/78)

The Antioch City Council adopted four police reform resolutions: disqualifying factors for lateral police hires, a training matrix for sworn personnel, and a notification protocol for critical public safety incidents. It also approved policy guidelines for unhoused resident services and the FY 2021-22 CDBG Action Plan. The council continued two consent items and introduced an ordinance on cooperative purchasing.

• Adopted Resolution 2021/79 on disqualifying factors for lateral police hires (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021/80 on police officer training matrix (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021/81 on notification protocol for critical public safety incidents (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021/82 on policy guidelines for unhoused resident services (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-22 CDBG Action Plan and Housing Successor funding (Resolutions 2021/76 and 2021/77, unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance amending cooperative purchasing code (4-0-1, Torres-Walker abstained)
• Appointed Kristina Gutilla and Kevin Riley to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Continued consent items A (minutes) and M (Davidon Homes reimbursement agreement)

Cannabis Standing Committee

The Antioch City Council's Cannabis Standing Committee will hold a special virtual meeting to discuss a proposed amendment to an existing billboard lease with Mesa Antioch, LLC, and proposed changes to the cannabis business ordinance regarding location and types of businesses. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its January 15, 2021 meeting. Public comment is invited.

• Proposed amendment to existing billboard lease with Mesa Antioch, LLC
• Proposed changes to cannabis business ordinance (Antioch Municipal Code sections 9-5.203, 9-5.3801, 9-5.3845) regarding location and types of cannabis businesses
• Approval of Cannabis Standing Committee special meeting minutes for January 15, 2021

The Cannabis Standing Committee unanimously voted to forward a proposed amendment to the billboard lease with Mesa Antioch, LLC to the City Council, recommending removal of the prohibition on cannabis-related advertising for Antioch businesses and maintaining the lease term through 2048. The committee also discussed proposed changes to the cannabis business ordinance regarding location and types of businesses, directing staff to include the downtown area in the analysis and to bring the item back for further discussion.

• Moved billboard lease amendment with Mesa Antioch, LLC to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended deleting prohibition on cannabis advertising for Antioch businesses
• Agreed to maintain 2048 as lease term
• Directed staff to include downtown area in cannabis ordinance analysis
• Scheduled a standing committee meeting in two weeks to discuss ordinance amendments

Police Crime Prevention Commission

The Antioch Police Crime Prevention Commission is holding a regular meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, and to discuss old business including Business Watch implementation, community outreach, a proposed mission statement change, and social media promotion of Neighborhood Watch. No presentations are scheduled, and the meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Election of chair and vice chair
• Business Watch Implementation report
• Proposal to change mission statement and responsibility for Crime Prevention Commission
• Community Outreach Sub Committee 'Bridging the Gap'
• Publicize Neighborhood Watch with social media

The Antioch Police Crime Prevention Commission unanimously approved an updated Mission Statement and Responsibilities, adding guidelines for public engagement and future reviews. The document will be forwarded to the City Council for adoption. The commission also elected a new Chair and Vice Chair and formed a social media subcommittee.

• Approved updated Mission Statement and Responsibilities with added public engagement guidelines and review intervals (6-0)
• Elected Commissioner Dawson as Chair (3-2, Dawson abstaining)
• Elected Commissioner Eubanks as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Formed Social Media Subcommittee with Commissioners Randolph and Eubanks (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Council held a study session regarding Fiscal Year 2021-23 budget development. During the regular meeting, they approved several consent calendar items, including city hall plaza improvements and various service agreements.

• City Hall Plaza Improvements and Leo Fontana Fountain contract with Mercoza for $458,013
• Backflow apparatus and parts agreement with Backflow Distributors, Inc. up to $495,000
• Fulton Yard Recycling Project amendment increasing annual amount by $100,000
• Traffic signal design agreement for Canada Valley Road and Laurel Road for up to $65,000
• Downtown dining district branding marketing campaign with Evviva Brands up to $40,000

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Antioch Planning Commission meeting on April 7, 2021, with no specific items described. The agenda lists only document attachments, indicating the meeting may be routine or administrative.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Standing Committee

The Antioch Community Development Block Grant Standing Committee will meet via teleconference to review federal regulations, local plans, income limits, and funding sources. They will discuss and potentially approve funding recommendations for the 2021-22 Action Plan, which will be submitted to the City Council on April 27, 2021. The meeting also includes public comment periods and discussion of future meeting logistics.

• Review of income limits for Contra Costa County and Antioch low-income census tracts
• Discussion of CDBG, CDBG-CV, Housing Successor, and potential PLHA funding
• Presentation of 2021-22 Annual Action Plan funding allocations
• Recommended action: approve funding recommendations for 2021-22 Action Plan
• Public comments accepted via email before noon or through Zoom webinar

The CDBG Committee unanimously approved a recommendation for funding the 2021-22 Annual Action Plan, totaling $1,693,905 from CDBG, CDBG Housing Revolving Loan, and Housing Successor funds. The plan allocates funds to public services, economic development, infrastructure, and housing programs, with a maximum of 15% for public services and 20% for administration. The committee also discussed setting a standing meeting date for the first Friday of each month.

• Approved recommendation for funding the 2021-22 Action Plan (motion by Barbanica, seconded by Walker, unanimous).
• Discussed setting a standing meeting date for the first Friday of each month, 11 a.m. to noon.
• No minutes were approved as this was the first meeting.
• No public comments were received.

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Antioch Board of Administrative Appeals will meet virtually to consider consent items, including approving minutes and confirming special assessments (liens) on properties with unpaid administrative citations and lien processing fees. The board will also hear an appeal by Donald Paulson regarding a code violation at 326 Nash Avenue.

• Confirm special assessments for unpaid citations and lien fees on multiple properties, including 137 E Madill St., 2212 Jefferson Wy., and 5120 Pioneer Wy.
• Appeal CE2009-238 by Donald Paulson for property at 326 Nash Avenue, citing violations of Antioch Municipal Codes §5-1.202(A)(1)(a), §5-1.202(D)(2), and §5-1.201.1.
• Approve minutes from the February 4, 2021 meeting.

City Council

The Antioch City Council met on March 23, 2021, in a special study session and regular meeting. They received a budget development report, approved a consent calendar with multiple resolutions, and held public hearings on development projects. The council also voted on several police reform measures and a housing program membership.

• Approved resolution accepting the Bridging the Gap police reform report (3/2 vote)
• Adopted resolution banning acceptance of surplus military equipment (4/1 vote)
• Certified EIR and approved Creekside/Vineyards at Sand Creek project (5/0 vote)
• Approved $825,000 firebreak and disking services contract with McCauley Agricultural & Pest Service
• Authorized $300,000 purchase of new furniture for City Hall interior modifications

The City Council held a budget study session and approved several police reform measures, including accepting the Bridging the Gap report, banning surplus military equipment, and directing staff to hire a firm for a 24-hour mental health crisis response. The Council also approved the Ducky's Car Wash and Creekside/Vineyards at Sand Creek projects, joined the CalCHA middle-income housing program, and approved community cameras at 18th and A Streets.

• Approved the consent calendar, including minutes, warrants, and resolutions, with items N and O removed for discussion and then approved.
• Adopted resolutions approving the Ducky's Car Wash CEQA addendum and final development plan, use permit, and design review.
• Adopted resolutions certifying the Creekside/Vineyards at Sand Creek EIR, approving the General Plan Amendment, introducing the rezoning ordinance, and approving the vesting tentative map.
• Adopted a resolution authorizing the City to join the California Community Housing Agency (CalCHA) for middle-income rental housing.
• Adopted a resolution formally accepting the Bridging the Gap report on police-community relations (3-2 vote).
• Adopted a resolution banning the acceptance and/or acquisition of surplus military equipment (4-1 vote).
• Directed the City Manager to hire a firm to prepare an RFP for a 24-hour mental health crisis response model (unanimous).
• Approved the purchase of community cameras at 18th and A Streets, with agreements not to exceed $21,398.43, $102,339.94, and $18,633 (4-1 vote).

Police Crime Prevention Commission

The Antioch Police Crime Prevention Commission is holding its regular March 2021 meeting, where it will elect a chair and vice chair, hear a presentation from Animal Services, and receive updates on old business items such as Business Watch implementation and a proposed mission statement change. The meeting is being held virtually due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted via online speaker card, email, or phone.

• Election of chair and vice chair
• Presentation by Animal Control Officer Cat Cottle
• Business Watch Implementation report by all commissioners
• Proposal to change mission statement and responsibility for Crime Prevention Commission (on hold pending Mayor's office)
• Community Outreach Sub Committee 'Bridging the Gap' update by Commissioner Lewis

The Antioch Police Crime Prevention Commission held a regular meeting on March 15, 2021, and unanimously approved the minutes from the February 17, 2021 meeting. The commission voted to continue the election of a Chair and Vice Chair to the next meeting to allow for further review. The commission also received a detailed presentation from Animal Control Officer Cat Cottle on Antioch Animal Services operations and discussed several committee updates.

• Approved minutes of February 17, 2021 (6-0)
• Continued election of Chair and Vice Chair to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Antioch City Council is meeting to decide on several contracts and appointments. They approved a five-year, $1,422,108.88 contract with Axon Enterprises for body-worn and in-car cameras, a $55,000,000 loan for the Brackish Water Desalination Project, and a $1,142,240 sewer rehabilitation contract. They also made appointments to the Sales Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee and Police Crime Prevention Commission, and received a presentation on mental health crisis response.

• Approved $1,422,108.88 Axon body camera contract (Reso. 2021/38)
• Approved $55,000,000 state loan for desalination (Reso. 2021/27)
• Approved $1,142,240 sewer rehabilitation bid to Southwest Pipeline (Reso. 2021/30)
• Approved $201,785 Contra Loma Estates Park Renovation contract (Reso. 2021/31)
• Appointed Matthew Lemming and Destiny Iwuoma to Sales Tax Oversight Committee

The City Council unanimously approved a five-year contract with Axon Enterprises for body-worn and in-car camera hardware and software, not to exceed $1,422,108.88, plus a $15,000 software interface purchase from Mark 43. It also authorized hiring two police records technicians at an initial annual cost of $263,819 and approved a three-year Peregrine Technologies software license for $127,000 annually, with Councilmember Torres-Walker voting no on the Peregrine item. The council also made appointments to the Sales Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee and the Police Crime Prevention Commission.

• Approved a five-year Axon Enterprises contract for body-worn/in-car cameras, not to exceed $1,422,108.88.
• Authorized purchase of Evidence.com/CAD/RMS interface software from Mark 43, not to exceed $15,000.
• Authorized hiring one Lead Police Records Technician and one Police Records Technician at $263,819 annual cost.
• Approved sole-source purchase of Peregrine Technologies software, with a three-year license not to exceed $381,000 (vote: 4-1, Torres-Walker no).
• Appointed Matthew Leming to the Sales Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee (term expiring March 2022).
• Appointed Destiny Iwuoma to the Sales Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee (term expiring March 2024).
• Appointed Nicole Randolph to the Police Crime Prevention Commission (term expiring October 2021).
• Approved the consent calendar, including resolutions for consulting agreements, bids, and a $55 million state loan for the Brackish Water Desalination Project.

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Board of Administrative Appeals meeting scheduled for March 4, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: April 1, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

City Council

The Antioch City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and provide direction on several police reform topics, including mental health crisis response, officer training, demilitarization, accountability, and hiring practices. The council will also consider adopting a resolution to establish a policy for selecting and approving attorneys providing contract services to the city. Public comments are invited, and the meeting is conducted remotely due to COVID-19.

• Discussion on mental health crisis response
• Discussion on officer training enhancements
• Discussion on demilitarization efforts
• Discussion on body-worn and in-vehicle cameras
• Resolution on attorney contract services policy

The Antioch City Council held a special meeting focused on police reform, approving several measures. They unanimously approved moving forward with identifying program models for a Mental Health Crisis Response team and for police/dispatch worker mental health support. The council also directed staff to develop a training paradigm with community engagement, approved exploring body-worn and dash cameras, and voted to ban future military-grade equipment purchases. Additionally, they directed the creation of policies for independent investigations and notification protocols for major incidents.

• Approved moving forward with identifying program models for Mental Health Crisis Response and for Police Officers and Dispatch Workers Mental Health Response.
• Directed staff to establish a training paradigm with community engagement, publicly reviewed annually, covering procedural justice, implicit bias, de-escalation, and other topics.
• Directed staff to investigate a policy banning future purchase or acceptance of military-grade equipment (passed 3-2).
• Directed the City Manager to report on current inventory and use of military-grade equipment (passed 3-2).
• Approved directing staff to report on options for body-worn and dash cameras, including funding.
• Directed staff to report on costs of tasers in conjunction with cameras (failed 2-3).
• Directed the City Council to act as interim Police Oversight Committee to review policies and audit complaints (passed 3-2).
• Approved directing staff to create a policy for independent investigations of police complaints (passed 4-1).

Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee

The Sales Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee will review and finalize its draft annual report to the Antioch City Council, covering receipts and expenditures of Measure C and Measure W funds for fiscal year 2020. The report includes findings on public safety, code enforcement, and recreation funded by the sales tax measures. The meeting is held virtually due to the Governor's executive order.

• Finalize annual report to City Council on Measure C and W funds
• Measure W funds received in FY2020: $15,582,340
• Measure C funds received in FY2020: $120,468
• Police allocation from Measure W: $13,053,974
• Code Enforcement allocation from Measure W: $1,078,899

City Council

The Antioch City Council met on February 23, 2021, and took several actions, including setting a public hearing for proposed sewer service charge increases, receiving an update on unhoused strategies, and making appointments to the Police Crime Prevention Commission. The council also approved a number of consent calendar items, including contracts and budget amendments.

• Set public hearing for June 8, 2021 on proposed sewer charge increases (Resolution 2021/20, 4/1 vote)
• Directed staff to move forward with Bridge Housing Program Request for Proposals
• Appointed Matthew H. Dawson and Willie Everett to Police Crime Prevention Commission
• Approved $440,000 increase to J.J.R Construction contract for median landscape improvements, total $984,000
• Approved $225,000 budget amendment for EnerGov permitting software

The Antioch City Council voted to move forward with a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Bridge Housing Program to provide wrap-around services for unhoused residents, with a 3-2 split (Torres-Walker, Wilson, and Thorpe in favor; Ogorchock and Barbanica opposed). The council also adopted a resolution to set a public hearing for proposed sewer service charge increases and authorize Proposition 218 notices, with a 4-1 vote (Barbanica opposed), while expressing support for delaying the actual rate increase due to COVID-19. Two appointments to the Police Crime Prevention Commission were made unanimously.

• Approved moving forward with Bridge Housing RFP (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2021/20 setting public hearing for sewer charge increases and authorizing Prop 218 notices (4-1)
• Appointed Matthew Dawson to Police Crime Prevention Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Willie Everett to Police Crime Prevention Commission (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation honoring Daisy Pierson's 90th birthday (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, warrants, and resolutions (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Antioch Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a virtual meeting to conduct routine business, including approving minutes, electing a chair and vice chair, and introducing the new Parks and Recreation Director. The commission will also discuss a proposed Eagle Scout project at the Prewett Community Park Disc Golf Course. Public comments are accepted via email or phone.

• Introduction of new Parks and Recreation Director Brad Helfenberger
• Chair and Vice Chair elections
• Proposed Eagle Scout project at Prewett Community Park Disc Golf Course by Parker Reich
• Approval of December 17, 2020 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Antioch Planning Commission is holding a continued public hearing on the Creekside Vineyards at Sand Creek project, a proposed 220-unit single-family development on about 58.9 acres, and a new hearing for a self-service car wash. The Commission will vote on recommending approval of the project's environmental impact report, general plan amendment, rezoning, and tentative map. They will also consider a use permit and design review for Ducky's Car Wash at Lone Tree Way and Country Hills Drive.

• Creekside Vineyards at Sand Creek: 220 single-family units, 58.9 acres, plus 1.8 acres off-site improvements
• Certification of Environmental Impact Report for Creekside Vineyards
• General Plan Amendment and Rezone to Planned Development District for Creekside Vineyards
• Ducky's Car Wash: self-service car wash at northwest corner of Lone Tree Way and Country Hills Drive
• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2020 and January 20, 2021

The Antioch Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Creekside Vineyards at Sand Creek project, a 220-unit single-family development on 58.9 acres, including certification of the Environmental Impact Report, a General Plan Amendment, a rezoning to Planned Development District, and a Vesting Tentative Map with Design Review. The Commission also approved a recommendation for the Ducky's Car Wash project, a self-service car wash at Lone Tree Way and Country Hills Drive, with a 5-1 vote (Commissioner Barrow dissenting).

• Approved resolution recommending certification of Creekside Vineyards EIR (6-0)
• Approved resolution recommending General Plan Amendment GP-19-06 (6-0)
• Approved resolution recommending rezoning to Planned Development District PD-19-02 (6-0)
• Approved resolution recommending Vesting Tentative Map, Design Review, and Resource Management Plan with revised conditions P.5 and Q.4.a (6-0)
• Approved resolution recommending Ducky's Car Wash CEQA Addendum, Final Development Plan, Use Permit, and Design Review (5-1, Barrow no)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Antioch City Council focused on discussing and directing staff on a list of follow-up items previously requested by Council Member Ogorchock. Topics include potential restrictions on vaping product sales, public Wi-Fi access in downtown, sewer line insurance, and utility connection fee waivers for the Northeast Annexation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new ordinances or contracts listed for a vote.

• Discussion on restrictions for the sale of vaping products
• Public Wi-Fi access in Downtown Antioch
• Insurance for sewer lines program research
• Northeast Annexation utility connection fee waivers
• Historical designation for the Trost Property

The Antioch City Council held a special meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. They directed staff to bring back an ordinance on locational restrictions for vaping and cannabis use, and to work with youth on a vaping/tobacco policy. They also directed staff to explore memorializing Thomas Gaines on the Trost property, investigate downtown Wi-Fi/cell service, research sewer line insurance sponsorship, and look into funding options for utility connection fees in the Northeast Annexation area. No consensus was reached on forming a Code of Conduct committee.

• Directed City Attorney to bring back locational restrictions for vaping and cannabis use
• Directed staff to work with youth on vaping/tobacco policy recommendations
• Directed City Manager to communicate with Mr. Trost about memorializing Thomas Gaines
• Directed City Manager to investigate Wi-Fi and cell tower service for downtown
• Directed City Manager to research sewer line insurance sponsorship options
• Directed Councilmember Ogorchock to work with staff on utility connection fee funding options for Northeast Annexation residents
• No consensus to form Code of Conduct Ad Hoc Committee

City Council

The Antioch City Council is holding a special meeting and study session focused on 'Vision and Strategic Planning Part 2'. The council will provide feedback to a facilitator on the city's vision and strategic direction. The meeting is conducted remotely due to COVID-19, with public comment accepted via online speaker cards, email, or Zoom.

• Study session: Vision and Strategic Planning Part 2
• Council feedback to facilitator on strategic planning
• Remote meeting due to COVID-19; public comment via online card, email, or Zoom
• Meeting adjourned at 3:04 p.m. with 5/0 vote

The City Council held a strategic planning workshop to discuss and refine the city's vision, mission, and values, and to identify goals and objectives for the upcoming strategic plan. No formal decisions were made; the council reached consensus on revising the vision statement and adding new values, and directed staff to prepare a draft plan for future consideration.

• Consensus to revise/refresh the Vision Statement and possibly include community outreach
• Consensus to support current Mission Statement language
• Requested adding values: racial and social equity, justice, environmental sustainability, inclusionary
• Identified hot topics and potential objectives for strategic plan
• Directed staff to prepare draft Strategic Vision and Goals for future council consideration

City Council

This is a special meeting and study session where the Antioch City Council discussed vision and strategic planning, with council members providing feedback to the facilitator. The agenda contains no action items, only the study session and procedural matters.

• Study session on vision and strategic planning
• Council provided feedback to the facilitator

The Antioch City Council held a special workshop on February 12, 2021, to discuss strategic planning topics such as good government, community impacts, and roles of officials. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational and procedural, with a second part scheduled for the next day.

• Adjourned workshop unanimously (5-0)

City Council

The Antioch City Council approved a $4.3 million park maintenance contract with Terracare Associates and discussed establishing a Human Rights and Racial Equity Commission, directing further discussion to a strategic planning workshop. The council also approved several consent items, including a water rights consulting contract amendment and a street lighting assessment report. The meeting included proclamations and a closed session on litigation and property negotiations.

• Approved $4,309,799.25 park maintenance contract with Terracare Associates (April 2021–June 2024)
• Approved $88,000 increase to Walter Bishop Consulting water rights contract, total $496,000
• Discussed creating a Human Rights and Racial Equity Commission, deferred to April
• Approved proclamation for Thomas Gaines Day and postponed Daisy Pierson's 90th birthday proclamation
• Rejected a claim by Lenora McCall

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Antioch Board of Administrative Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to consider consent items, including approving December 2020 minutes and confirming special assessments and liens on properties with unpaid administrative citations and processing fees. The meeting is largely procedural, with no substantive policy discussions listed.

• Approve minutes from December 3, 2020 meeting
• Confirm special assessments for unpaid citations (Oct-Nov 2020) on properties like 1821 A St., 400 Jade Ct., 1900 Rubye Dr., 2716 Stapelton Dr., 1128 Prewett Ranch Dr., 4660 Hidden Glen Dr., 804 W 11th St., 5320 Summerfield Dr., 2301 L St., 4951 Slatten Ranch Rd., 2222 Reseda Wy., 3301 Hemingway Dr., 1421 San Jose Dr., 4528 Wagon Trail Wy.
• Assessments range from $100 to $1,699 plus $296-$303 processing fees
• Liens to be recorded with Contra Costa County Recorder's Office

City Council

The Antioch City Council is meeting to approve routine items and several contracts, including a $1.79 million pavement project and an $800,000 software upgrade. They will also consider an urgency ordinance to temporarily ban new retail cannabis businesses and make appointments to the Sales Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee.

• Awarded $1,785,645 contract to Teichert Construction for pavement plugs and leveling courses
• Approved $800,000 contract with Tyler Technologies for permitting software upgrade
• Adopted urgency ordinance temporarily prohibiting new retail cannabis businesses
• Approved $278,290 contract to J.J.R. Construction for curb ramp installation
• Appointed Dr. Kate Svyatets and Cortney L. Jones to Sales Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee

The Antioch City Council unanimously adopted an urgency ordinance (No. 2192-C-S) that temporarily prohibits new retail cannabis businesses in the city for 45 days, amending the municipal code to apply to applications 'received and in progress' rather than only those 'deemed complete.' The council also unanimously approved two appointments to the Sales Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee, adopted a resolution updating the East Contra Costa Regional Fee and Financing Authority program to include Sand Creek Road, and approved the consent calendar. The meeting was conducted remotely due to COVID-19.

• Adopted urgency ordinance temporarily prohibiting new retail cannabis businesses (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Kate Svyatets to Sales Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee full-term vacancy (unanimous)
• Appointed Cortney Jones to Sales Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee full-term vacancy (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution approving ECCRFFA JEPA amendment and program update including Sand Creek Road (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including resolutions for curb ramps, pavement work, and software contract (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for Black History Month and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Antioch Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on the Creekside Vineyards at Sand Creek project, a proposed 220-unit single-family development on 58.9 acres, and will decide on a lot merger for the Contra Costa Farms Cannabis Facility. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous sessions. The Creekside Vineyards item is continued to February 12, 2021.

• Creekside Vineyards at Sand Creek: 220 single-family homes, 58.9 acres, General Plan Amendment, Rezone to PD, EIR certification (APN 057-050-024)
• Contra Costa Farms Cannabis Facility lot merger at 3400 Wilbur Avenue (APN 051-051-021)
• Approval of minutes from November 4 and November 18, 2020 meetings

The Antioch Planning Commission approved a lot merger for the Contra Costa Farms Cannabis Facility at 3400 Wilbur Avenue, along with associated variance and design review, subject to conditions. The commission also continued the Creekside Vineyards at Sand Creek residential project to February 17, 2021, to allow staff more time to finalize conditions. Minutes from November 4 and November 18, 2020, were approved.

• Approved variance and design review for Contra Costa Farms Cannabis Facility lot merger (unanimous)
• Continued Creekside Vineyards at Sand Creek project to February 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 4, 2020 (4-0-2)
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2020 (5-0-1)

Cannabis Standing Committee

The Antioch City Council's Cannabis Standing Committee will discuss and provide direction on a temporary moratorium on retail cannabis businesses, the Delta Family Pharms operating agreement and social equity program, expansion of the cannabis business overlay district, and a request from Mesa Antioch, LLC to amend a billboard lease for cannabis advertising. The meeting is a special teleconference held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Temporary moratorium on retail cannabis businesses (urgency ordinance)
• Delta Family Pharms operating agreement and social equity program
• Expansion of cannabis business overlay district
• Mesa Antioch, LLC request to amend billboard lease for cannabis advertising
• Approval of November 25, 2020 meeting minutes

The Cannabis Standing Committee unanimously approved the November 25, 2020 minutes and recommended bringing a temporary moratorium on cannabis dispensaries to the City Council for consideration. They also discussed social equity program criteria for Delta Family Pharms, expansion of the cannabis business overlay district, and a potential amendment to the Mesa billboard lease to allow cannabis advertising, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved minutes of November 25, 2020 (unanimous)
• Recommended temporary moratorium on cannabis dispensaries to City Council
• Directed staff to negotiate with Mesa on billboard lease amendment for cannabis advertising
• Directed staff to discuss social equity program options with Delta Family Pharms

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a regular meeting on January 12, 2021, addressing a range of items including cannabis business permits, consent calendar approvals, and a settlement authorization. The council approved a use permit for Delta Family Pharms cannabis cultivation, tabled a permit for Culture Club cannabis dispensary, and approved several resolutions including a $704,000 construction contract for City Hall interior modifications. The meeting also included a report on a $67,000 settlement authorization from a prior closed session.

• Approved Use Permit (UP-20-05, AR-20-16) for Delta Family Pharms cannabis cultivation, Resolution 2021/01
• Tabled Use Permit (UP-20-04) for Culture Club cannabis dispensary, sent back to Planning Division
• Awarded Lockbox Services contract to Check Processors Inc., estimated $16,033.20 annually for 3 years (Resolution 2021/02)
• Approved $704,000 construction agreement with Alex Kushner General, Inc. for City Hall interior modifications (Resolution 2021/04)
• Authorized settlement of $67,000 in case Currie v. Moraga, et al. (from closed session report)

Board of Administrative Appeals

The January 7, 2021 Board of Administrative Appeals meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. This agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled