Antioch public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Antioch City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025 was not held because of a winter break. No agenda items were considered on that date. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The December 18, 2025, meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2026.

Planning Commission

The City of Antioch Planning Commission canceled its scheduled meeting for December 17, 2025. The next regular meeting is set for January 21, 2026. No agenda items were presented for the canceled meeting.

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

The City-Schools Standing Committee is discussing a 'World Café' design method to gather community input on a 'Whole Child, Whole Community' approach. The committee aims to use these insights to draft a Blueprint for Action for the City of Antioch and Antioch Unified School District.

• Review of 170 community survey responses as of November 12, 2025
• Discussion of World Café design method and table host guides
• Proposed 2026 meeting dates from January 26 to June 15
• Proposed action to designate a timekeeper and adopt 'start and end on time' agreement

City Council

The Antioch City Council is scheduled to meet on December 9, 2025, to consider a set of staff reports and agenda items. The agenda includes multiple documents, though the specific topics and decisions are not detailed in the provided text.

• Review of staff reports and agenda items
• Multiple agenda documents available for review

The council voted 5-0 to suspend the rules so agenda item #3 could be heard after the city attorney report, and to move agenda item #1 after item #5 and item #2 to the end of the meeting. The motion was requested by Councilmember Wilson and amended by Councilmember Freitas. After the vote, the council introduced several new city employees and announced promotions. No other substantive actions were voted on.

• Approved motion to suspend rules and reorder agenda items (5-0)
• Introduced new city employees and announced promotions (reported, no vote)

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Board of Administrative Appeals meeting scheduled for December 4, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The Chair may call a special meeting before then if needed.

Planning Commission

The Antioch Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the Imagination Academy and the Transplan Committee discussion. The agenda includes reviewing previous commission minutes and public comment documents.

• Review of Planning Commission minutes from November 19, 2025
• Discussion regarding Imagination Academy
• Transplan Committee discussion document
• Public comments document
• Public comments document 2

City Council

The Antioch City Council will hold a special workshop to discuss and give direction on housing policy priorities, building on the September 15, 2025 priority‑setting meeting. Staff will review the 2021 Policy Guidelines for Unhoused Resident Services and the recent restructuring that created a Housing Services Division. The agenda item has no fiscal impact at this time.

• Discussion of City Council Priority Setting – Housing and Unhoused Supports (Agenda Item #1)
• Review of 2021 Policy Guidelines for the City’s Approach to Unhoused Resident Services
• Consideration of the new Housing Services Division and regional partnerships
• Reference to September 15, 2025 priority‑setting meeting notes and attachments
• No fiscal impact associated with the recommended action

The City Council decided to meet every other month during regular sessions to gather community input on homelessness. It will develop options for using the city‑owned property on Delta Fair Boulevard, with the City Manager providing updates on County discussions. The City Manager will hire a consultant to assess the city’s current homelessness expenditures and the effectiveness of those investments. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Council will convene every other month on regular meetings to gather community input on homelessness (unanimous)
• Council will develop options for utilization of the Delta Fair Boulevard property, with City Manager to update on County discussions (unanimous)
• City Manager will engage a consultant to conduct a financial assessment of the city’s homelessness expenditures and evaluate investment effectiveness (unanimous)
• Council adjourned the meeting unanimously (motion by Torres‑Walker, seconded by Rocha)

Antioch Police Oversight Commission

The Commission will discuss the 2026 work plan, including community engagement and the creation of an ad hoc committee. Members will also report on the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) conference.

• Police Chief Joseph Vigil's report on new hire staffing status
• Discussion of 2026 Comprehensive Community Engagement Plan
• Reports from commissioners on NACOLE conference topics
• Proposed creation of an Ad Hoc Committee for 2026 work plans

City Council

The City Council will discuss budget amendments and the purchase of 29 new and replacement vehicles. The meeting includes a public hearing on municipal parking lot ordinances and a closed session regarding legal litigation and city attorney recruitment.

• Purchase of 23 replacement and 6 new vehicles for $2,466,000
• Public hearing on amending municipal code regarding parking on City property
• Contract with M. Fernandes Tow for towing services not to exceed $345,000
• Bid from Perfection Painting Corporation for police and animal services flooring not to exceed $385,000
• Bid from Color New Corporation for police and animal services painting not to exceed $280,000

The Antioch City Council approved the Consent Calendar items, adopted two resolutions to appropriate budget expenditures and to purchase 23 replacement and 6 new vehicles for up to $2,466,000, and unanimously accepted two veteran proclamations. Council members also postponed discussion of $1.7 M salary savings and revenue allocations until January and directed staff to revise a parking‑permit ordinance before further action. No actions were reported from the closed‑session items.

• Approved Consent Calendar items (A–M) unanimously
• Unanimously approved Proclamations for Bob Franchetto and Ricky Diaz
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025/190 appropriating expenditures for the 2025/26 budget unanimously
• Approved purchase of 23 replacement and 6 new‑to‑fleet vehicles up to $2,466,000 unanimously (Resolution No. 2025/191)
• Postponed consideration of $1.7 M salary savings and one‑time revenue allocations until January
• Directed staff to revise parking‑permit ordinance with specified fees and waiver provisions
• Reported no actionable items from closed‑session topics (public employment, litigation, manager evaluation, property negotiation)
• Approved council, successor agency, and housing successor warrants as part of the Consent Calendar

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2025.

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

The City of Antioch and Antioch Unified School District standing committee will discuss a 'City-Schools Blueprint for Action' and review survey data from 155 residents. The body will also reflect on joint efforts to improve student safety and identify future collaborative focus areas.

• Review of joint action to close public walking access to train tracks near Bidwell High School
• Discussion of potential focus areas: human trafficking prevention, weapon access, and foster youth transitions
• Analysis of community survey data (155 responses) regarding focus groups and polls
• Planning for a community survey and virtual focus groups
• Approval of 2025–2026 meeting dates from December 15, 2025, through June 15, 2026

Antioch Police Oversight Commission

The Antioch Police Oversight Commission will consider routine consent items, hear a cultural‑relations coaching presentation, receive a report from Police Chief Joseph Vigil, review a Public Safety Partnership overview, and discuss the 2026 work plan and goal‑setting for the commission. Public comment will follow each agenda segment.

• Consent Calendar: approve meeting minutes for October 6, October 20, and November 3, 2025
• Presentation on Cultural Relations and Community Engagement Coaching Series
• Police Chief Joseph Vigil’s report covering staffing, disaster preparedness (EOC, LMHP), and dispatch call prioritization
• Public Safety Partnership overview including non‑fatal shootings, community engagement, technology, and recruitment assessments
• Discussion of the 2026 Antioch Police Oversight Commission work plan, goals, and creation of an ad‑hoc committee

Board of Administrative Appeals

The Board of Administrative Appeals meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The City of Antioch Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for November 19, 2025. Residents can check antiochca.gov/PCmeetings for updates.

City Council

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion topics or decisions. It contains a list of item numbers and corresponding PDF documents without descriptive text.

The council unanimously approved a Homeless Awareness Month proclamation. It also approved the consent calendar, including the October meeting minutes, council warrants, and two resolutions: converting an administrative assistant to a computer technician and overhiring one public safety and community resources director. All items were adopted without dissent.

• Approved Homeless Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2025 council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 21, 2025 special joint meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 28, 2025 council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved council warrants (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025/183 converting an administrative assistant to computer technician (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025/184 to overhire one public safety and community resources director (unanimous)

City Council

The Antioch City Council will convene a special closed session to discuss existing litigation, real property negotiations, and anticipated litigation. The meeting will be held at the Council Chambers on November 4, 2025.

• Closed session to discuss litigation: Trent Allen v. City of Antioch
• Closed session to negotiate property at 113 G Street (APN 066-051-012)
• Closed session to discuss anticipated litigation
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 200 'H' Street, Antioch, CA 94509
• Public comments period scheduled prior to closed session

The council unanimously approved a proclamation designating November 2025 as Homeless Awareness Month. The Consent Calendar was approved, including conversion of an administrative assistant to a computer technician and the overhire of one Public Safety and Community Resources Director. Minutes for the October 14, 21, and 28, 2025 meetings were also approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Homeless Awareness Month proclamation approved (unanimous)
• Consent Calendar items A–E approved (unanimous)
• Consent Calendar Item F (overhire one Public Safety and Community Resources Director) approved (unanimous)
• Resolution 2025/183 converting Administrative Assistant to Computer Technician approved (unanimous)
• October 14, 2025 council meeting minutes approved (unanimous)
• October 21, 2025 joint council/planning commission minutes approved (unanimous)
• October 28, 2025 council meeting minutes approved (unanimous)
• Wildflower Station Townhomes project discussion continued; no vote recorded

Antioch Police Oversight Commission

The Antioch Police Oversight Commission meeting on November 3, 2025 will consider routine consent‑calendar items, including approval of the minutes from the October 6 and October 20, 2025 meetings. Commissioners will hear an update from Police Chief Joseph Vigil. The agenda also provides time for public comment, reports from ad hoc committees, and a working session to identify topics for future meetings. The next meeting is set for November 17, 2025 at Genesis Church.

• Approve meeting minutes of October 6, 2025 and October 20, 2025 (Consent Calendar)
• Police Chief Joseph Vigil’s report and update
• Public comments from community members
• Ad hoc committee report outs
• Working session to discuss and plan future agenda items

City Council

The City Council meeting agenda for October 28, 2025 lists items numbered 1 through 11, each linked to a PDF document (e.g., 102825.01.PDF, 102825.02.PDF). No substantive descriptions of the items appear in the agenda text, so the specific matters to be decided or discussed are not known from this document. Residents would need to review the referenced PDFs for details.

The City Council unanimously approved Consent Calendar items A‑G, I‑K, including approval of past meeting minutes and warrants. Item H – a $2,034,000 purchase of 23 replacement and 6 new‑to‑fleet vehicles – was removed for further discussion and then unanimously continued for later consideration. No final decision was recorded on the Slatten Ranch Townhomes Project.

• Approved Consent Calendar items A‑G, I‑K (unanimous)
• Removed Item H (vehicle purchase $2,034,000) for further discussion
• Unanimously continued Item H for later consideration
• Approved past council meeting minutes (Sept 22, Sept 23, Oct 14) as part of consent calendar
• Approved council warrants and housing successor warrants
• Approved resolutions vacating park trail easement and utility easement
• Approved travel for AIG training conference and NACOLE conference
• No vote recorded on Slatten Ranch Townhomes Project

City Council

The council and planning commission will hear a presentation from De Novo Planning Group on the General Plan Update process and will provide staff and the consultant with input on priorities. The agenda item notes there is no direct fiscal impact. The meeting will end with a motion to adjourn.

• Presentation by De Novo Planning Group on General Plan Update
• Discussion of community outreach and engagement strategy
• Review of the three‑phase update process and timeline
• No direct fiscal impact identified
• Motion to adjourn the special joint meeting

The City Council and Planning Commission met for a joint study session on the General Plan update. Council members, commissioners, staff, and community participants discussed priorities, critical issues, and geographic focus areas. The meeting was purely informational and deliberative; no motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint study session to hear a presentation from De Novo Planning Group regarding the General Plan Update process. The body will provide input on priorities for the update, which serves as the city's blueprint for land use, infrastructure, and economic growth.

• Presentation by De Novo Planning Group on the General Plan Update process
• Discussion of community outreach strategy including visioning workshops and pop-up events
• Review of the three-phase update process: baseline conditions, land use alternatives, and environmental review
• Establishment of a project website at https://antioch.generalplan.org

AUSD/City of Antioch Standing Committee

The City‑Schools Standing Committee will review the community agreements and approve the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. The main focus is a community‑engagement planning session that will examine preliminary survey results and consider design options such as in‑person or virtual focus groups, polls, and surveys. The committee will also set dates for future meetings before adjourning.

• Review Community Agreements – discussion
• Approve August 18, 2025 meeting minutes – discussion/approve
• Community Engagement Planning – review survey data and choose design session options (focus groups, polls, surveys)
• Schedule future meetings for 2025 or 2026
• Adjournment

Antioch Police Oversight Commission

The commission will adopt the consent calendar and approve the minutes from the October 6 meeting. Police Chief Joseph Vigil will give a report that includes a quarterly internal affairs investigations update, crime statistics, information on the police cadet program, and patrol scheduling. Staff will present a briefing on the differences between general law and charter cities, followed by discussion of the 2025 APOC annual report. The meeting will also include public comments, ad‑hoc committee updates, and planning for future agenda items.

• Approve Consent Calendar and October 6 meeting minutes
• Police Chief Joseph Vigil’s quarterly internal affairs report (52 open cases, 39 citizen complaints)
• Crime statistics presentation
• Staff briefing on general law vs charter city distinctions (no fiscal impact)
• Discussion of preparation of the 2025 APOC annual report

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will elect a Vice Chairperson and receive an update on Antioch Water Park programs. Commissioners will continue discussion of a potential park project that could qualify for Proposition 4 grant funding. An ad‑hoc committee will be formed to review 2025‑26 Civic Enhancement Grant applications and make award recommendations.

• Election of Vice Chair (no direct fiscal impact)
• Antioch Water Park programs update from Recreation Supervisor Bree Pires (no direct fiscal impact)
• Continuation of discussion on a potential project eligible for upcoming Proposition 4 grant funding
• Formation of an Ad‑Hoc Committee to review 2025‑26 Civic Enhancement Grant applications and recommend awards

Planning Commission

The City of Antioch Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or decided. The next regular meeting is set for November 5, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on proposed changes to the ordinance establishing the Antioch Police Oversight Commission. The body is also considering multiple contracts for streetlight conversions and the Nick Rodriguez Community/Senior Center roof replacement.

• Proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 2212-C-S regarding the Antioch Police Oversight Commission
• Contract with The Garland Company, Inc. for roofing materials at Nick Rodriguez Community/Senior Center for $473,916.96
• Subaward to Rubicon Programs for SOAR internship funding in the amount of $478,773.66
• Agreement with Honeywell International Inc. for HVAC units and ductwork for $356,749
• Contract with JAM Services LLP for streetlight fixtures and materials for $201,940.58

The council authorized the City Manager to execute a judgment quieting title in the Shimmick Construction case, passing 4‑0. Council members approved a series of amendments to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission (APOC) ordinance, covering purpose, membership appointments, terms of office, meeting frequency, budget allocation, training requirements, and powers, and directed staff to draft the revised ordinance. They also gave the council authority to temporarily pause the APOC for up to three months, subject to a majority vote. Additionally, the council unanimously approved proclamations recognizing National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Filipino American History Month, and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

• Authorized City Manager to execute judgment quieting title (4‑0 vote)
• Approved APOC ordinance purpose and community outreach amendment (consensus)
• Approved changes to APOC membership appointment process (consensus)
• Approved removal of “unexcused” term and added training requirements for APOC (consensus)
• Approved monthly meeting requirement and budget funding language for APOC (consensus)
• Granted council authority to temporarily pause APOC up to three months (consensus)
• Unanimously approved three awareness month proclamations (unanimous)
• Suspended rules to move agenda item #2 Proclamations (unanimous)

Antioch Police Oversight Commission

The Antioch Police Oversight Commission will approve the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes and hear Police Chief Joseph Vigil’s quarterly update. Commissioners will discuss community engagement goals and consider forming a Community Advisory Board ad hoc committee. Additional items include a report from UMMAH Futures and a discussion of the training start time frame.

• Approve meeting minutes of September 15, 2025 (Consent Calendar item 3-1)
• Police Chief Joseph Vigil’s quarterly update report (Agenda item 4-1)
• Discussion of community engagement goals (Agenda item 4-2)
• Discussion of possible formation of a Community Advisory Board ad hoc committee (Agenda item 4-3)
• Discussion of training start time frame (Agenda item 4-5)

Planning Commission

The Antioch Planning Commission meeting will consider Item 5-1, titled "Cruise America Appeal," and Item 6-1, titled "Vineyard Crossings." The commission will also hear public comments and correspondence. No decisions are recorded in the agenda document.

• Item 5-1 – Review of Cruise America appeal
• Item 6-1 – Review of Vineyard Crossings project
• Public Comments/Correspondence

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to interview candidates and appoint a City Clerk through November 2026. The regular meeting includes several contract approvals and a subdivision agreement. A closed session will address legal litigation and real property negotiations.

• Appointment of a new City Clerk through November 2026
• Amendment to B&M Civil LLC contract for $59,000 for Neighborhood Traffic Calming Project
• Consultant services agreement with DTA for $98,880 regarding Community Facilities Districts
• Consultant services agreement with CSI Metrics LLC for $150,000 per fiscal year for three years for Water Treatment Plant systems
• Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Creekside Phase 1, Subdivision 9501

The council appointed Michael Mandy as City Clerk (4-1 vote) after a failed motion to appoint Lori Ogorchock. The full consent calendar was approved, including the Creekside Phase 1 map amendment (4-0, 1 abstain). The Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) was also approved unanimously.

• Appointed Michael Mandy as City Clerk (Ayes: Torres-Walker, Freitas, Wilson, Bernal; Noes: Rocha)
• Failed to appoint Lori Ogorchock as City Clerk (Ayes: Rocha, Bernal; Abstain: Torres-Walker, Freitas, Wilson)
• Approved Consent Calendar items, including Item H (Creekside Phase 1 map) (Ayes: Rocha, Freitas, Wilson, Bernal; Abstain: Torres-Walker)
• Approved amendment to construction agreement with B&M Civil LLC for $59,000
• Approved award of consultant services agreement with DTA for $98,880
• Approved consultant services agreement with CSI Metrics LLC for $150,000 per year for three years
• Approved amendment to consulting services agreement with Indigo Hammond+Playle Architects for $220,000
• Approved Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to interview candidates and appoint a new City Clerk through November 2026. The regular meeting includes several contract approvals and a subdivision agreement.

• Appointment of a new City Clerk through November 2026
• Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Creekside Phase 1, Subdivision 9501
• $59,000 amendment to B&M Civil LLC for Neighborhood Traffic Calming Project (total $224,000)
• $98,880 consultant services agreement with DTA for Community Facilities Districts
• $150,000 per fiscal year agreement with CSI Metrics LLC for Water Treatment Plant systems

The council appointed Michael Mandy as City Clerk after a vote of 4‑1, with Councilmember Rocha opposing. The Consent Calendar was approved unanimously except for Item H, which was set aside for further discussion and later approved by a 4‑0‑1 vote. The Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) was unanimously approved. All actions were recorded in the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Appointed Michael Mandy as City Clerk (Ayes: Torres-Walker, Freitas, Wilson, Bernal; Noes: Rocha)
• Failed to appoint Lori Ogorchock as City Clerk (Ayes: Rocha, Bernal; Abstain: Torres-Walker, Freitas, Wilson)
• Approved Consent Calendar unanimously, removing Item H for further discussion
• Approved Item H after discussion (Ayes: Rocha, Freitas, Wilson, Bernal; Abstain: Torres-Walker)
• Unanimously approved the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• Unanimously adjourned the Special Meeting

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting and closed session. The body will discuss the recruitment of a City Attorney.

• Closed session regarding recruitment of City Attorney

The Antioch City Council held a special meeting and entered closed session to discuss the recruitment of the City Attorney. After the closed session, the council gave direction to staff to proceed with the recruitment. The meeting was adjourned unanimously by the members present.

• Staff directed to recruit City Attorney (no vote recorded)
• Council adjourned the special meeting unanimously

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive an update on programs at the Antioch Senior Center and Nick Rodriguez Community Center and discuss potential projects eligible for upcoming grant funding through Proposition 4.

• Approval of May 15, 2025, commission minutes
• Vineyard Crossing residential subdivision park dedication fee of $116,900
• Jessica Court multi-family development park dedication fee of $77,900
• Approval of Draft 2025-2030 Five Year Capital Improvement Program
• Review and comment on L Street Pathway to Transit Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Phase 2

Planning Commission

The Antioch Planning Commission meeting on September 17, 2025 lists three agenda items labeled 5‑1, 6‑1, and 7‑1. Public comment periods are scheduled for items 6‑1 and 7‑1. No further details about the substance of these items are provided in the agenda.

• Item 5‑1 (document 091725-5-1.PDF)
• Item 6‑1 (document 091725-6-1.PDF) – public comments (091725-PC-6-1.PDF)
• Item 7‑1 (document 091725-7-1.POF) – public comments (091725-PC-7-4.PDF)

City Council

The Antioch City Council will hold a study session to consider adopting an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO). Staff will present policy questions and recommend that the council direct staff to prepare a draft ordinance for the Planning Commission and council. Topics include applying the IHO to both rental and for‑sale projects, a 15% inclusionary requirement, a 5‑unit threshold with an in‑lie fee option, and developer incentives. No direct fiscal impact is noted at this stage.

• Consider moving forward with preparation of an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO)
• Discuss applying the IHO to both rental and for‑sale housing projects
• Set a 15% inclusionary requirement for all housing types
• Establish a threshold of 5 units, with projects under 5 paying an in‑lie fee
• Include an in‑lie fee as an alternative compliance method

The council directed staff to prepare a draft Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO) for both rental and for‑sale projects. It set a 15% inclusionary requirement, applied the same rule to all housing types, and allowed an in‑lie fee alternative. Projects under 11 units would be exempt, and higher inclusionary rates would apply when the in‑lie fee is used. Staff was tasked with providing further analysis on income‑category breakdowns and developer incentive options.

• Approved moving forward with preparation of an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (consensus)
• Set inclusionary requirement at 15% for both rental and for‑sale projects (consensus)
• Applied the same inclusionary requirements to all housing types (consensus)
• Exempted projects with fewer than 11 units per MTC TOC policy (consensus)
• Included an in‑lie fee option as an alternative means (consensus)
• Required higher inclusionary rate when developer pays the in‑lie fee (consensus)
• Directed staff to provide analysis on income‑category breakdown options (consensus)
• Directed staff to provide list of developer incentives, waivers, and fee deferrals (consensus)

City Council

The Antioch City Council held a special workshop to review the 2019‑2029 Vision and Strategic Plan and to identify the council's top three priorities through June 30, 2027. Council members and the public discussed and refined these priorities, defining measurable outcomes and timelines. The City Manager will later propose a date for the council to reconvene and assess progress.

• City Manager update on the 2019‑2029 Vision & Strategic Plan (Attachment A)
• 30‑minute public comment period
• Council members write down their top three priorities for the next two years
• Group discussion to define specific, measurable outcomes with deadlines 12/31/25 and 6/30/26
• City Manager proposes a future council meeting date to evaluate priority outcomes

The council reached consensus to move forward with several action items. Economic development and code enforcement will receive a manager‑prepared operational assessment, attorney review of ordinances, and a draft 1‑2 year action plan. Public safety action items include staffing targets for the police department, substation timelines, quarterly DOJ updates, and youth program funding goals. The meeting was unanimously adjourned.

• Economic Development/Code Enforcement action items approved by consensus (manager assessment, attorney review, ordinance timeline, draft plan)
• Public Safety action items approved by consensus (staffing targets, substation timelines, quarterly DOJ updates, youth program funding)
• Council unanimously adjourned the meeting

Antioch Police Oversight Commission

The Antioch Police Oversight Commission will meet to review a report from Police Chief Joseph Vigil, receive a presentation on the U.S. Department of Justice settlement agreement, and discuss the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) report.

• Approval of August 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Police Chief Joseph Vigil's quarterly update presentation
• U.S. Department of Justice settlement agreement bi-annual update
• Presentation on the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) report
• Discussion on upcoming agenda items and future meeting locations

City Council

The City Council approved several consultant agreements for water, wastewater, and traffic signal updates. The body also awarded a roof replacement contract for the Nick Rodriguez Community/Senior Center and adjusted the housing personnel budget.

• Awarded $690,910 to Woodard & Curran for Wastewater Collection System Master Plan Update
• Awarded $617,345 to Best Contracting Services, Inc. for Nick Rodriguez Community/Senior Center roof replacement
• Awarded $427,544 to Carollo Engineers for Water System Master Plan Update
• Awarded $410,000 to Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for traffic signal system upgrades
• Approved $79,025 budget amendment to fund one Housing Manager and two Housing Services Coordinators

The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution amending the FY 2026 budget to fund one Housing Manager and two Housing Services Coordinators, reallocating $79,025. It also approved new class specifications with salary ranges and assigned the positions to the Management‑Senior and Operating Engineers Local 3 bargaining units. Councilmembers appointed Torres‑Walker as the voting delegate to the 2025 League of California Cities conference with expenses capped at $2,500. Additional items on the consent calendar, including several consultant contracts and a settlement with former Police Chief Steven Ford, were also approved unanimously.

• Approved FY2026 budget amendment to fund Housing Manager and two Housing Services Coordinators ($79,025) (unanimous)
• Adopted new class specification for Housing Manager, salary range, assigned to Management‑Senior bargaining unit (unanimous)
• Adopted new class specification for Housing Services Coordinator, salary range, assigned to Operating Engineers Local 3 bargaining unit (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Torres‑Walker as voting delegate for 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference, authorized up to $2,500 expense (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar items including consultant contracts for water system master plan ($427,544), wastewater collection master plan ($690,910), traffic signal upgrades ($410,000), roof replacement bid, restated manager agreement, travel, and clerical corrections (unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement to resolve former Police Chief Steven Ford claim (5‑0 vote)
• Approved proclamations for California’s 175th anniversary, 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance, and Hispanic Heritage Month (unanimous)
• Approved August 26, 2025 council meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Standing Committee

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Standing Committee will review the FY 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and discuss challenges facing start-up home businesses. The committee will also score applications and determine funding allocations for FY 2025-26 Community Grants.

• Review of FY 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• Discussion of start-up home business challenges in Antioch
• Finalization of FY 2025-26 Community Grant funding recommendations for City Council
• Review of $145,000 allocation for SHELTER Inc. Homeless Prevention/Rapid Rehousing
• Review of $100,000 PLHA and $70,000 HS allocation for Winter Nights Family Shelter Safe Parking Program

City Council

During the study session, council members reviewed the proposed Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and heard public comments supporting it. The council agreed to continue the discussion at a future meeting with all members present. No vote tally was recorded for this decision.

• Continue discussion of Inclusionary Housing Ordinance at a future meeting (no vote)
• Provided direction to labor negotiators (closed session, no vote)

Cannabis Standing Committee

The committee will review the purpose and function of the city's cannabis business and land use operational guidelines. Members will also discuss the social equity component of the cannabis program and prioritize items for future subcommittee meetings.

• Discussion of Cannabis Business and Land Use Operational Guidelines
• Introduction to the social equity component of the cannabis program
• Establishment of a workplan for future subcommittee meetings
• Review of April 23, 2025 meeting minutes

Antioch Police Oversight Commission

The Antioch Police Oversight Commission will review meeting minutes from the previous month and receive a report from Police Chief Joseph Vigil. The body will also consider a recommendation to remove a commissioner due to excessive unexcused absences and select alternative locations for two future meetings.

• Approval of August 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Police Chief Joseph Vigil's report on staffing and training
• Recommendation to remove a commissioner for excessive absences
• Selection of meeting locations for September 15 and November 17, 2025
• Commissioner report out and public comments

City Council

The City Council approved the Consent Calendar, removing items C, E, F, G, H, I, J, and K for further discussion. Items C through H were later each approved unanimously. The council also approved a $192,000 cannabis tax grant to mitigate impaired‑driving impacts.

• Consent Calendar approved unanimously, with items C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K removed
• Item C approved unanimously
• Item E approved unanimously
• Item F approved unanimously
• Item G approved unanimous
• Item H approved unanimously
• Resolution 2025/140 cannabis tax grant of $192,000 approved unanimously

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from three prior meetings, council warrants, a rejection of a claim by Katie Harrison, and the Treasurer’s Report for May 2025. The Council also unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025/132, ordering improvements and levying annual assessments for Street Light and Landscape Maintenance Districts 1, 2A, 4, 5, 9, and 10 for fiscal year 2025/26. Council members supported holding a study session on assessment districts, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 P.M.

• Approved June 10, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved council warrants (unanimous)
• Rejected claim by Katie Harrison (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report for May 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025/132 levying assessments for street light and landscape districts (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:53 P.M. (unanimous)

City Council

The Antioch City Council unanimously adopted a proclamation for Port Chicago Remembrance Day and approved a consent calendar covering several prior meeting minutes, warrants, a maintenance services contract, a $65,920 payment to DTA, and a lot lease with Sean McCauley Investments. The Council also confirmed William Spijker’s appointment to the Planning Commission and authorized the change of ownership for Alluvium LLC dba Lemonnade.

• Approved Port Chicago Remembrance Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items including prior meeting minutes, warrants, and a maintenance services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $65,920 payment to DTA for consulting services (4-1 vote)
• Approved lot lease agreement with Sean McCauley Investments for ~2,540 sq ft near 1 Marina Plaza (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of William Spijker to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Alluvium LLC dba Lemonnade ownership change and amended operating agreement (unanimous)

City Council

The Antioch City Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving and adopting the Five‑Year Capital Improvement Program for 2025‑2030 and authorized the City Manager to carry over remaining FY 2024/25 CIP funds to the FY 2025/26 operating budget. The council also unanimously approved several consent‑calendar items, including the notice to form a Geologic Hazard Abatement District, a $567,232 turf‑mowing contract, the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account, a second amendment to the telecommunication network license with Crown Castle Fiber, acceptance of a youth‑services funding award, and an amendment to the consulting agreement for the AQCRT program. All actions were taken without dissent.

• Approved Five‑Year Capital Improvement Program 2025‑2030 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar Item G: notice of intent to form Geologic Hazard Abatement District (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar Item H: multi‑year turf‑mowing contract $567,232 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar Item J: Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar Item K: second amendment to Telecommunication Network License with Crown Castle Fiber LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar Item O: acceptance of funding award from California Volunteers Youth Service Corps (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar Item P: amendment No. 2 to consulting services agreement with Felton Institute for AQCRT program (unanimous)

Antioch Police Oversight Commission

The commission approved the consent calendar, adopting the minutes from May 5, May 19 and June 2, 2025. It also unanimously adopted resolutions to create the Commission Readiness, Fiscal Management, and Public Trust & Engagement ad hoc committees. Commissioners volunteered to serve on each new committee, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent calendar minutes (May 5, May 19, June 2) – unanimous
• Approved formation of Commission Readiness Ad Hoc Committee – unanimous
• Approved formation of Fiscal Management Ad Hoc Committee – unanimous
• Approved formation of Public Trust & Engagement Ad Hoc Committee – unanimous
• Commissioners Kennedy, Mitchell, Elekwachi volunteered for Commission Readiness Committee
• Chairperson Taylor, Commissioners Hadden, Mitchell volunteered for Fiscal Management Committee
• Commissioners Williams, Kennedy volunteered for Public Trust & Engagement Committee
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

City Council

The Antioch City Council approved several items on its consent calendar, including proclamations for Juneteenth and Mac’s Old House Restaurant. It adopted a freeway maintenance agreement for State Route 4 and approved multiple multi‑year consultant contracts, some with recorded vote counts. The council also rejected a claim and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Proclamations honoring Juneteenth and Mac’s Old House Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved Freeway Maintenance Agreement for State Route 4 between post‑mile R25.6 and T30.5 (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 multi‑year landscape architectural services contract with Gates and Associates (4‑1 vote)
• Approved $500,000 multi‑year landscape architectural services contract with Verde Design Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $410,100 multi‑year GIS cloud services contract with Rok Technologies (unanimous)
• Rejected claim by Leeanre White (unanimous)
• Approved council warrants (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for meetings on May 13, May 20, May 22, May 27, May 28, and June 9 (unanimous)

City Council

The council gave staff direction on numerous budget items during the special meeting. They ordered a $750,000 reduction in the Homekey project, replacing it with housing successor funds, and lowered Homekey funding for FY2027 to $400,000. They set a cap of 105 sworn police officers for FY2026 and approved a Measure W sales‑tax allocation of 70% to police, 15% to quality‑of‑life services, and 15% to youth programs. Additional actions included deferring two finance buyer positions, using $5 million of stabilization funds for FY2026, and directing staff to explore selling surplus property and to update the Grace Arms project status.

• Remove $750,000 from Homekey project and replace with housing successor funds
• Reduce Homekey funding for FY2027 to $400,000
• Set FY2026 police sworn staffing limit to 105 officers
• Allocate Measure W sales‑tax: 70% police, 15% quality‑of‑life, 15% youth services
• Defer two buyer positions in Finance until FY2027
• Utilize $5 million of Budget Stabilization Funds to offset FY2026 operating budget
• Bring back discussion on selling surplus property to generate revenue
• Provide staff update on Grace Arms project viability

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Standing Committee

The CDBG Standing Committee approved Scenario B of the FY 2025‑26 Action Plan Funding spreadsheet. Approval of the January 29, 2025 minutes was deferred. Members discussed possible restrictions on home‑based businesses in rental housing and asked staff to research comparable ordinances. The next meeting was set for September 3, 2025.

• Approved Scenario B FY 2025‑26 funding allocation (no vote tally recorded)
• Deferred approval of Jan 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Requested staff to research home‑based business ordinances affecting rentals
• Scheduled next committee meeting for Sept 3, 2025

Antioch Police Oversight Commission

The Antioch Police Oversight Commission unanimously approved the minutes from May 5 and May 19, 2025. The commission also voted to continue Agenda Item 6 (new ad hoc committee formation) and Agenda Item 7 (ad hoc assignments for new commissioners) to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 5 & May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Agenda Item 6 – new ad hoc committee formation – to next meeting (unanimous)
• Continued Agenda Item 7 – ad hoc assignments for new commissioners – to next meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council gave staff direction on several budget items, including moving funds for downtown security and reviewing the economic development plan timeline. It also directed reviews of revenue sources and returned funds for several unfunded projects. Council agreed to hold the next budget study session on June 9, 2025, and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Move $62,000 from 2024‑25 Revised budget to future years for Downtown Security (Spearhead Security)
• Revisit timeline for the 2025‑2027 Economic Development Strategic Plan update
• Review NPDES under Special Revenue Funds for possible increase
• Return $1,226,417 from Zero Emission Vehicle Transition to General Fund and list as unfunded
• Return $108,772 and $83,891 from murals and utility‑box artwork to General Fund and list as unfunded
• Return $363,653 from Prewett Water Park remediation to General Fund and list as unfunded
• Schedule next Special Meeting/Budget Study Session for June 9, 2025 at 5:30 P.M.
• Adjourn meeting unanimously

City Council

The council voted unanimously to adopt proclamations recognizing National Police Week (May 11‑17, 2025) and Pride Month (June 2025). Council members also unanimously agreed to continue Consent Calendar Item N and Regular Agenda Items #6 and #7 to a future meeting. The special meeting/study session was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved National Police Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Pride Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Continued Consent Calendar Item N and Regular Agenda Items #6 and #7 to a future meeting (unanimous)
• Unanimously adjourned the special meeting/study session

City Council

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025/89 to submit a HomeKey+ application with California Supportive Housing. The resolution authorizes the City Manager to provide a capital match of up to $750,000 and an operating subsidy of up to $1,200,000 per year for five years, with two possible five‑year extensions. An amendment adding that the total application amount could be up to $34,900,000 was approved. The motion passed with four votes in favor and one against.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025/89 to submit HomeKey+ application (4-1 vote)
• Authorized City Manager to provide capital match up to $750,000
• Authorized City Manager to provide operating subsidy up to $1,200,000 annually for 5 years
• Included amendment that total application amount may be up to $34,900,000
• Motion to adopt resolution carried with Ayes: Torres‑Walker, Rocha, Wilson, Freitas; Noes: Bernal

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Standing Committee

The committee deferred approval of the meeting minutes. The members unanimously approved a recommendation to finalize the high‑ and medium‑priority needs for the 2025‑2030 Community Development Block Grant funding. No public comments were received. The next regular meeting is set for June 4, 2025 to deliberate and finalize funding.

• Deferred approval of meeting minutes (no vote recorded)
• Unanimously approved recommendation to finalize high and medium priorities for 2025‑2030 CDBG funding
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Torres‑Walker, seconded by Rocha)

City Council

The City Council gave staff specific directions on the FY 2025‑27 General Fund budget models, including adding succession‑planning costs, providing contractor cost estimates, and removing proposed landscape cuts. Council members also instructed staff to remove employee furloughs from consideration, hire the Community Development Director before the Senior Economic Development Program Manager, and add placeholders for additional street‑sweeping services and part‑time facilities help. Mayor Bernal noted an approximate $10 million deficit and the Council will review a one‑year budget with monthly updates in upcoming sessions.

• Direct staff to include allocation for succession planning in the Finance Department
• Require cost estimates for contractors performing Senior Engineer and Assistant Engineer duties
• Remove $1 M annual landscape expenditures from the Public Works budget
• Hire the Community Development Director first to enable hiring the Senior Economic Development Program Manager
• Remove employee furloughs from budget considerations
• Provide financial impact of fully staffing every department
• Add a placeholder for additional street‑sweeping services for future Council review
• Include part‑time help for the Facilities Maintenance Division as a placeholder

Antioch Police Oversight Commission

The Antioch Police Oversight Commission approved the consent calendar unanimously. It unanimously selected September 15, 2025 and November 17, 2025 for meetings to be held at alternate locations. The commission directed staff to conduct community engagement on the proposed locations and to revisit them at a future meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 9:21 P.M.

• Approved the consent calendar (unanimous)
• Selected September 15, 2025 for a meeting at an alternate location (unanimous)
• Selected November 17, 2025 for a meeting at an alternate location (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back consideration of alternate locations after community engagement (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council directed the City Attorney to file a cross‑complaint in the Shornikov v. City of Antioch case by a 5‑0 vote. Council members also unanimously approved three proclamations for May. The budget study item SM‑2 was continued to a future meeting. Several consent‑calendar items, including minutes and resolutions, were approved.

• Directed City Attorney to file a cross‑complaint in Shornikov v. City of Antioch (5‑0)
• Unanimously approved proclamations: Be Kind to Animals Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, National Public Works Week
• Continued Budget Study Session item SM‑2 to a future meeting (unanimous)
• Approved council special/closed session minutes for April 9, 2025, April 10, 2025, April 15, 2025, April 22, 2025, and May 12, 2025
• Approved Resolution No. 2025/76 Arctic Wolf Networks cybersecurity services agreement
• Approved Resolution No. 2025/77 promenade phase 5 in‑tract public utility improvements (Subdivision 9568)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025/78 promenade phase 6 in‑tract public utility improvements (Subdivision 9569)

City Council

The council held a special meeting with a closed session to review performance evaluations for the City Manager and Interim City Attorney. No reportable actions resulted from the closed session. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Antioch Police Oversight Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It adopted a resolution to merge the Policy, Use of Force, and Complaints, Internal Affairs, and Hiring Process committees into a single Police Practices Ad Hoc Committee. The commission also appointed Chairperson Taylor, Commissioners Williams and Elekwachi to serve on the new committee for twelve months and set the next meeting for May 19, 2025.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to restructure and combine three ad‑hoc committees into Police Practices Ad Hoc Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Chairperson Taylor, Commissioners Williams and Elekwachi to Police Practices Ad Hoc Committee for 12 months (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:47 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved an Arbor Day proclamation and unanimously voted to continue the Economic Development and City Manager budget study sessions to the May 13 special meeting. Council members gave staff directions on a Planning Department study session, Sister City program expenditures, and an Economic Development reorganization memorandum. A lease agreement for a police substation at 1084 Sycamore Drive was presented and discussed, but no vote tally was recorded.

• Approved Arbor Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Continued Economic Development and City Manager budgets to May 13 special meeting (unanimous)
• Directed staff to schedule a Planning Department study session
• Directed staff to provide details of Sister City Program expenditures
• Directed staff to prepare a memorandum on Economic Development Department reorganization
• Directed staff to provide funding details for the Downtown Business Association program
• Considered lease agreement for police substation at 1084 Sycamore Drive, authorizing expenditures up to $33,127.50 (no vote recorded)
• Introduced new city employees and announced promotions

Antioch Police Oversight Commission

The commission unanimously approved the consent calendar items, including the March 17 and April 7 meeting minutes. A motion to dissolve existing ad‑hoc committees and create a new Police Practices committee failed with three votes in favor, one abstention, and two absences. The same agenda item was then unanimously tabled for future consideration.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Motion to restructure ad hoc committees failed (3‑1‑2 vote)
• Tabled Restructuring of Ad Hoc Committees item (unanimous)
• Unanimously adjourned meeting at 8:11 P.M.

City Council

The council recessed the meeting after a motion by Wilson, seconded by Rocha. Throughout the session, members gave numerous directions to staff on budget‑related projects, including eliminating part‑time help for the council. The meeting was unanimously adjourned by a motion from Rocha, seconded by Wilson.

• Recess declared (motion by Wilson, seconded by Rocha)
• Directed staff to eliminate part‑time help for City Council
• Directed staff to identify projects that could be funded with PEG Franchise Fee (Fund 238)
• Directed staff to update Council on the status of the Chinese History Project
• Directed staff to provide a list of business expenses
• Directed City Treasurer and Investment Advisor to provide semi‑annual or quarterly reports to Council
• Directed staff to address succession planning for the Finance Department
• Unanimous adjournment (motion by Rocha, seconded by Wilson)

City Council

The council gave staff multiple directives for the FY 2025‑27 budget, including seeking revenue opportunities, prioritizing capital needs, and estimating repair costs for the “Hey Daddy, Look!” statue for the Parks and Recreation Department. Similar directions were issued for the City Attorney and Human Resources departments on legal costs, litigation updates, and training audits. The meeting was unanimously adjourned.

• Directed staff to seek revenue opportunities for Parks and Recreation
• Directed staff to prioritize capital needs for Parks and Recreation
• Directed staff to estimate costs to repair the “Hey Daddy, Look!” statue
• Directed staff to consider shared resources with AUSD for additional services
• Directed staff to provide legal cost estimates for the General Plan Update
• Directed staff to consider a Labor Negotiation Reserve Fund
• Directed staff to add a tracking feature for the online HR training portal
• Directed staff to audit the testing and hiring process for HR

City Council

The April 9, 2025 special meeting resulted in no reportable actions on the city manager or interim city attorney performance evaluations. The council only voted to adjourn the meeting unanimously.

• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a $225,000 amendment to the FY2025 Capital Improvement and Operating Budgets for Amtrak Station upgrades. It also unanimously approved the conceptual design of the Bicycle Garden Project. Additionally, the council unanimously adopted proclamations for National Fair Housing Month and National Autism Awareness Month.

• Approved conceptual design of the Bicycle Garden Project (unanimous)
• Approved $225,000 amendment for Amtrak Station upgrades (unanimous)
• Adopted National Fair Housing Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted National Autism Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Closed session on city manager performance evaluation – no reportable action
• Motion to adjourn special meeting/budget study session (unanimous)

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Standing Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting. The members agreed that Mayor Pro Tem Rocha will serve as chairperson of the CDBG Committee. Staff gave updates on CDBG funding and the upcoming Consolidated Plan, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved Jan 29, 2025 CDBG Committee minutes (motion by Rocha, seconded by Torres-Walker)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Rocha as chairperson of the CDBG Committee (agreement of both members)

City Council

The City Council gave staff specific directions on budget‑related items for the FY 2025‑27 Public Works program, including contract identification, funding options, and project updates. No votes were recorded for these directives; the council unanimously adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P.M.

• Directed staff to identify contracts paid through the General Fund (Facilities Maintenance)
• Directed staff to explore using NPDES funds for additional street sweeping (Street Maintenance)
• Directed staff to investigate re‑striping needs for misaligned streetlights (Signal/Street Lights)
• Directed staff to update the soundwall painting program (Landscape Maintenance)
• Directed staff to provide an update on reinstating marina parking costs (Marina Administration)
• Directed staff to provide total General Fund expenditures for all landscape zones and districts (Street Lighting Landscape Maintenance District Funds)
• Directed staff to identify proactive versus reactive tree maintenance work (SLLMD Maintenance District Administration)
• Directed staff to continue discussions with the Fairground Board on state funding for channel cleaning (Channel Maintenance Operations)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a proclamation honoring César Chávez Day on March 31, 2025. They also unanimously extended the meeting to 11:30 p.m., suspended the rules to move presentations forward, and approved the consent calendar items except for items H, J, K, and L, which were set aside for further discussion. Subsequently, the council unanimously approved consent calendar Item H (Treasurer’s Report) and Item J (First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement for Webmaster Services).

• Approved César Chávez Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Extended meeting end time to 11:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Suspended rules and moved presentations forward (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items A‑G and I, removed H, J, K, L for further discussion (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar Item H – Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar Item J – First Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for Webmaster Services (unanimous)