[2:38:17] So
[2:47:52] so
>> mayor bernal:   all right,
[2:47:54] >> mayor bernal:   all right,
Good evening everyone and
[2:47:55] good evening everyone and
Welcome to our regular city
[2:47:56] welcome to our regular city
Council meeting of march the
[2:47:57] council meeting of march the
10th, 2026.
[2:48:00] 10th, 2026.
Mr. City clerk will you please
[2:48:01] mr. City clerk will you please
Get the roll.
[2:48:02] get the roll.
>> the clerk:   thank you,
[2:48:04] >> the clerk:   thank you,
Council member rocha, here.
[2:48:06] council member rocha, here.
Council member torres-walker,
[2:48:08] council member torres-walker,
Present.
[2:48:08] present.
Council member wilson, here.
[2:48:10] council member wilson, here.
Mayor pro tem traits, present,
[2:48:14] mayor pro tem traits, present,
Mayor bernal, here.
[2:48:16] mayor bernal, here.
We have a quorum at 715 p.m.
[2:48:21] we have a quorum at 715 p.m.
>> mayor bernal:   all right, if
[2:48:22] >> mayor bernal:   all right, if
You could join me in the pledge
[2:48:26] you could join me in the pledge
Of allegiance.
[2:48:30] of allegiance.
I pledge allegiance to the
[2:48:31] I pledge allegiance to the
Flag of the united states of
[2:48:31] flag of the united states of
America, and to the
[2:48:32] america, and to the
Republic, for which it
[2:48:32] republic, for which it
Stands, one nation, under
[2:48:33] stands, one nation, under
God, indivisible, with
[2:48:33] god, indivisible, with
Liberty and justice for all.
[2:48:39] liberty and justice for all.
>> mayor bernal:  all right,
[2:48:39] >> mayor bernal:  all right,
Earlier this afternoon we had
[2:48:41] earlier this afternoon we had
Closed session so if we could
[2:48:43] closed session so if we could
Have our new city attorney
[2:48:49] have our new city attorney
Ms. Lori assention please report
[2:48:51] ms. Lori assention please report
Out and welcome.
[2:48:53] out and welcome.
>> city attorney smith:   thank
[2:48:54] >> city attorney smith:   thank
You mayor, we have one item for
[2:48:56] you mayor, we have one item for
Closed session and nothing to
[2:48:57] closed session and nothing to
Report so thank you.
[2:48:58] report so thank you.
>> mayor bernal:   thank you.
[2:48:59] >> mayor bernal:   thank you.
Moving on to public comments.
[2:49:01] moving on to public comments.
Do we have --
[2:49:02] do we have --
>> the clerk:   yes, we have
[2:49:04] >> the clerk:   yes, we have
Some public comments can I have
[2:49:07] some public comments can I have
Melissa tolled by  followed by a
[2:49:20] melissa tolled by  followed by a
Debbie.
[2:49:41] debbie.
Let me get you a microphone.
[2:49:55] let me get you a microphone.
Test one two three, test.
[2:49:59] test one two three, test.
>> good evening.
[2:50:00] >> good evening.
Can you hear me?
[2:50:17] can you hear me?
>> good evening, I have three
[2:50:20] >> good evening, I have three
Things to say.
[2:50:21] things to say.
I would like to have a
[2:50:23] I would like to have a
Councilmember to move number
[2:50:25] councilmember to move number
Five to number 10, I know these
[2:50:29] five to number 10, I know these
Meetings usually go long so I
[2:50:30] meetings usually go long so I
Just wanted to get that moved
[2:50:33] just wanted to get that moved
Up.
[2:50:33] up.
The next thing I would like is,
[2:50:35] the next thing I would like is,
There was discussion at the end
[2:50:39] there was discussion at the end
Of 2025 and I think I brought it
[2:50:43] of 2025 and I think I brought it
Up at the beginning of 2026.
[2:50:46] up at the beginning of 2026.
No -- end of 24, begin of 2025.
[2:50:52] no -- end of 24, begin of 2025.
That I wanted you guys to put
[2:50:55] that I wanted you guys to put
The eminent domain a vacant
[2:50:58] the eminent domain a vacant
Building and lots on the agenda.
[2:51:00] building and lots on the agenda.
We had started talking about
[2:51:02] we had started talking about
That previous council.
[2:51:04] that previous council.
And it was something that we, I
[2:51:06] and it was something that we, I
Think they have started looking
[2:51:08] think they have started looking
Into.
[2:51:09] into.
Was all the, you know, was all
[2:51:11] was all the, you know, was all
Needed to be able to do this.
[2:51:13] needed to be able to do this.
So I would like the eminent
[2:51:17] so I would like the eminent
Domain to have some research
[2:51:19] domain to have some research
Done or whatever to bring that
[2:51:22] done or whatever to bring that
Back on vacant buildings and
[2:51:24] back on vacant buildings and
Lots here in antioch that can be
[2:51:26] lots here in antioch that can be
Built on.
[2:51:27] built on.
You know, bought by people in
[2:51:30] you know, bought by people in
Antioch and used.
[2:51:32] antioch and used.
For, you know, either homes or
[2:51:33] for, you know, either homes or
For businesses or something if
[2:51:35] for businesses or something if
They want to have their own.
[2:51:37] they want to have their own.
And then the third comment I
[2:51:39] and then the third comment I
Wanted to make, oh I got a lot
[2:51:41] wanted to make, oh I got a lot
Of time -- is that -- where is
[2:51:45] of time -- is that -- where is
The police chief.
[2:51:47] the police chief.
I’m disappointed in the antioch
[2:51:49] I’m disappointed in the antioch
Police department.
[2:51:49] police department.
I rally for them to get their
[2:51:52] I rally for them to get their
Funding, I pushed, I carried
[2:51:54] funding, I pushed, I carried
Identity, I cheer lead for them
[2:51:56] identity, I cheer lead for them
And everything for every time
[2:51:58] and everything for every time
They want funding I cheer led.
[2:52:02] they want funding I cheer led.
Yet when we had our hit and run
[2:52:04] yet when we had our hit and run
In december they did thought get
[2:52:05] in december they did thought get
There until two minutes after
[2:52:07] there until two minutes after
That guy took off.
[2:52:08] that guy took off.
We showed them videos, they had
[2:52:10] we showed them videos, they had
All the information.
[2:52:12] all the information.
They claimed they were putting
[2:52:14] they claimed they were putting
A, whatever you call a b
[2:52:17] a, whatever you call a b
Oampletlo or something out on
[2:52:18] oampletlo or something out on
Him but he wasn’t picked up.
[2:52:19] him but he wasn’t picked up.
And when he came back through
[2:52:21] and when he came back through
The neighborhood we called him
[2:52:22] the neighborhood we called him
And we were told oh well we’re
[2:52:25] and we were told oh well we’re
Not going to arrest him now
[2:52:27] not going to arrest him now
Because we can’t goat him on the
[2:52:30] because we can’t goat him on the
D.u.I.
[2:52:30] d.u.I.
And I’m like, but he hit and ran
[2:52:33] and I’m like, but he hit and ran
Us and there’s injuries.
[2:52:35] us and there’s injuries.
And so I’m just really
[2:52:40] and so I’m just really
Disappointed.
[2:52:54] disappointed.
I rallied for them, I’m in a
[2:52:57] I rallied for them, I’m in a
Wheelchair, I will walk again
[2:52:59] wheelchair, I will walk again
But I’m in a wheelchair.
[2:53:02] but I’m in a wheelchair.
I had serious surge, and it was
[2:53:05] I had serious surge, and it was
Bad.
[2:53:05] bad.
I would like them to be put on
[2:53:07] I would like them to be put on
The agenda to answer to me under
[2:53:09] the agenda to answer to me under
To other people.
[2:53:10] to other people.
I’m sure there’s other people
[2:53:12] I’m sure there’s other people
Saying things.
[2:53:13] saying things.
So I guess the agenda matter for
[2:53:16] so I guess the agenda matter for
People who have complaints.
[2:53:17] people who have complaints.
We need to hear the people speak
[2:53:20] we need to hear the people speak
Here in these chambers.
[2:53:21] here in these chambers.
And I will be one of them to
[2:53:23] and I will be one of them to
Speak if we can get that on the
[2:53:25] speak if we can get that on the
Agenda in the future agenda.
[2:53:26] agenda in the future agenda.
Thank you.
[2:53:30] thank you.
>> the clerk:   debbie blazier.
[2:53:43] >> the clerk:   debbie blazier.
>> good evening, mayor, city
[2:53:46] >> good evening, mayor, city
Council, city manager and staff.
[2:53:49] council, city manager and staff.
I’m debbie blazier, I’m
[2:53:52] I’m debbie blazier, I’m
President of the downtown
[2:53:53] president of the downtown
Antioch association.
[2:53:54] antioch association.
And I want to announce three
[2:53:57] and I want to announce three
Things.
[2:53:57] things.
First of all we have done a
[2:53:59] first of all we have done a
Little bit of rebranding and
[2:54:00] little bit of rebranding and
Where can you find us?
[2:54:03] where can you find us?
So antioch daa on facebook,
[2:54:07] so antioch daa on facebook,
Instagram and downtown antioch
[2:54:11] instagram and downtown antioch
Association@gmaim is where yougm
[2:54:20] association@gmaim is where yougm
Can contact us for events going
[2:54:23] can contact us for events going
On downtown.
[2:54:24] on downtown.
We have march, april and may
[2:54:26] we have march, april and may
Kind of booked out for things we
[2:54:28] kind of booked out for things we
Are doing in conjunction with
[2:54:30] are doing in conjunction with
The city and parks and rec on
[2:54:33] the city and parks and rec on
Our own.
[2:54:33] our own.
So this weekend is our first
[2:54:35] so this weekend is our first
Kind of big event that we have
[2:54:37] kind of big event that we have
28 business so far and still
[2:54:40] 28 business so far and still
Counting, that will be
[2:54:42] counting, that will be
Participating in a st. Patty’s
[2:54:46] participating in a st. Patty’s
Day word search.
[2:54:47] day word search.
So the 14th and 15th you’ll
[2:54:49] so the 14th and 15th you’ll
Look downed there will be a
[2:54:50] look downed there will be a
Balloon and there will be words
[2:54:53] balloon and there will be words
On shamrocks that the winners
[2:54:55] on shamrocks that the winners
Will be judged on how creative
[2:54:59] will be judged on how creative
Sentences and stories that they
[2:55:00] sentences and stories that they
Will create from these shamrocks
[2:55:02] will create from these shamrocks
That are in the windows.
[2:55:03] that are in the windows.
So we would like everybody to
[2:55:06] so we would like everybody to
Come downtown, shop at your
[2:55:07] come downtown, shop at your
Favorite stores and put in an
[2:55:09] favorite stores and put in an
Entry for creative stories and
[2:55:11] entry for creative stories and
That.
[2:55:12] that.
So we hope that the families
[2:55:13] so we hope that the families
Will come.
[2:55:14] will come.
I did this a number of years
[2:55:16] I did this a number of years
Back.
[2:55:16] back.
And the stories and the
[2:55:17] and the stories and the
Sentences were quite
[2:55:20] sentences were quite
Entertaining and that.
[2:55:21] entertaining and that.
So there’s prizes, and some of
[2:55:25] so there’s prizes, and some of
The stores then will be
[2:55:27] the stores then will be
Announcing specials often that
[2:55:28] announcing specials often that
Online.
[2:55:29] online.
So watch us on antiochdaa.
[2:55:33] so watch us on antiochdaa.
The second announcement is, or
[2:55:36] the second announcement is, or
The last announcement is our daa
[2:55:38] the last announcement is our daa
Meeting, it will be at the four
[2:55:42] meeting, it will be at the four
Seasonings this march 26th.
[2:55:44] seasonings this march 26th.
It’s on a thursday night at the
[2:55:46] it’s on a thursday night at the
End of the month and we really
[2:55:48] end of the month and we really
Would like to invite businesses,
[2:55:52] would like to invite businesses,
Residents and that, to come down
[2:55:54] residents and that, to come down
And see what it’s all about as
[2:55:56] and see what it’s all about as
Well.
[2:55:57] well.
So thank you very much for all
[2:55:58] so thank you very much for all
Your time.
[2:56:02] your time.
>> mayor bernal:   thank you.
[2:56:04] >> mayor bernal:   thank you.
>> the clerk:   jim becker
[2:56:06] >> the clerk:   jim becker
Followed by crystal law.
[2:56:15] followed by crystal law.
>> good evening everybody.
[2:56:15] >> good evening everybody.
My name is jim becker and
[2:56:18] my name is jim becker and
Tonight I’m wearing my antioch
[2:56:20] tonight I’m wearing my antioch
Chamber of commerce board
[2:56:21] chamber of commerce board
President hat.
[2:56:22] president hat.
So just some updates.
[2:56:24] so just some updates.
This wednesday we’re having a
[2:56:26] this wednesday we’re having a
Lunch and learn at sutter delta,
[2:56:32] lunch and learn at sutter delta,
Ceo trevor brand will introduce
[2:56:35] ceo trevor brand will introduce
Hr 1 and its impact on the
[2:56:38] hr 1 and its impact on the
Community, local businesses and
[2:56:40] community, local businesses and
Employees.
[2:56:41] employees.
This is an port topic and we
[2:56:43] this is an port topic and we
Encourage everyone to join us.
[2:56:47] encourage everyone to join us.
Next wednesday, we’ll be having
[2:56:50] next wednesday, we’ll be having
Our head and shine, synchrony us
[2:56:52] our head and shine, synchrony us
For lunch.
[2:56:53] for lunch.
Then on april 7th our
[2:56:56] then on april 7th our
Government affairs committee
[2:56:58] government affairs committee
Will be hosting bart director
[2:57:01] will be hosting bart director
Foley, who will be speaking on
[2:57:03] foley, who will be speaking on
The bart measure as well as the
[2:57:04] the bart measure as well as the
Issues it could pose for
[2:57:05] issues it could pose for
Stations like ours, for antioch.
[2:57:07] stations like ours, for antioch.
So please join us for that as
[2:57:09] so please join us for that as
Well.
[2:57:09] well.
And now I have the big news.
[2:57:11] and now I have the big news.
First I want to thank mayor
[2:57:13] first I want to thank mayor
Bernal for being part of our
[2:57:17] bernal for being part of our
Honorary selection committee
[2:57:18] honorary selection committee
This year for the awards and the
[2:57:20] this year for the awards and the
Awards are for youth of the
[2:57:22] awards are for youth of the
Year, amanda brown from deer
[2:57:25] year, amanda brown from deer
Valley high school.
[2:57:26] valley high school.
Citizen of the year, most impact
[2:57:29] citizen of the year, most impact
Is allison norris, lifetime
[2:57:32] is allison norris, lifetime
Achievement award is going to
[2:57:34] achievement award is going to
Joann bilba who is 96 years
[2:57:37] joann bilba who is 96 years
Young.
[2:57:38] young.
Nonprofit of the year is share
[2:57:40] nonprofit of the year is share
Communities.
[2:57:40] communities.
Small business of the year,
[2:57:42] small business of the year,
Almost there travel and large
[2:57:43] almost there travel and large
Business of the year is u.s.
[2:57:45] business of the year is u.s.
Bank.
[2:57:45] bank.
And I want to remind everybody,
[2:57:47] and I want to remind everybody,
I heard earlier in the meeting
[2:57:49] I heard earlier in the meeting
About graffiti and broken
[2:57:51] about graffiti and broken
Windows and all that.
[2:57:53] windows and all that.
I just want to remind folks here
[2:57:55] I just want to remind folks here
On dais and in the audience
[2:57:57] on dais and in the audience
About the chamber cares ram.
[2:57:58] about the chamber cares ram.
If you see vandalism, graffiti,
[2:58:03] if you see vandalism, graffiti,
Broken windows or other issues,
[2:58:04] broken windows or other issues,
Let us know.
[2:58:05] let us know.
We can provide the business
[2:58:06] we can provide the business
Owner of an immediate grant of
[2:58:09] owner of an immediate grant of
$500 to help with repair costs
[2:58:11] $500 to help with repair costs
And for more information about
[2:58:13] and for more information about
Chamber cares and some of the
[2:58:16] chamber cares and some of the
Events I remembered, mentioned
[2:58:18] events I remembered, mentioned
Excuse me, go to
[2:58:22] excuse me, go to
Antiochchamber.com.
[2:58:22] antiochchamber.com.
Thanks very much.
[2:58:24] thanks very much.
>> the clerk:   crystal followed
[2:58:26] >> the clerk:   crystal followed
By melissa.
[2:58:33] by melissa.
>> hello, city council.
[2:58:34] >> hello, city council.
I had a whole speech prepared
[2:58:37] I had a whole speech prepared
But I am not going to follow
[2:58:38] but I am not going to follow
That speech today.
[2:58:41] that speech today.
I am a very disappointed in the
[2:58:46] I am a very disappointed in the
Mayor.
[2:58:49] mayor.
To even think that we would have
[2:58:53] to even think that we would have
A second thought on homekey, to
[2:58:56] a second thought on homekey, to
Even think that we would have a
[2:59:00] even think that we would have a
Second question --
[2:59:01] second question --
>> mayor bernal:   excuse me,
[2:59:03] >> mayor bernal:   excuse me,
Crystal there is an agenda item
[2:59:05] crystal there is an agenda item
About --
[2:59:05] about --
>> that is not what I’m talking
[2:59:07] >> that is not what I’m talking
About further.
[2:59:07] about further.
>> mayor bernal:   okay.
[2:59:09] >> mayor bernal:   okay.
>> so to even think that there
[2:59:12] >> so to even think that there
Would be a second thought on any
[2:59:14] would be a second thought on any
Of that.
[2:59:16] of that.
But yet we’re out here, we are
[2:59:20] but yet we’re out here, we are
Doing photo ops, we’re getting
[2:59:22] doing photo ops, we’re getting
In front of cameras which is
[2:59:24] in front of cameras which is
Great.
[2:59:25] great.
You know, you are doing your
[2:59:26] you know, you are doing your
Job, right?
[2:59:27] job, right?
But I don’t see -- I don’t see
[2:59:30] but I don’t see -- I don’t see
The accomplish -- I don’t see
[2:59:33] the accomplish -- I don’t see
What you’re actually physically
[2:59:34] what you’re actually physically
Doing in any of it.
[2:59:36] doing in any of it.
And I’m coming down because it’s
[2:59:40] and I’m coming down because it’s
Upsetting to me to think that
[2:59:43] upsetting to me to think that
You’re reaping the benefits of
[2:59:46] you’re reaping the benefits of
Everything that the other city
[2:59:47] everything that the other city
Council did.
[2:59:47] council did.
But you get to get, you know,
[2:59:51] but you get to get, you know,
All the congratulations for it.
[2:59:55] all the congratulations for it.
It’s -- look, we all have to
[2:59:57] it’s -- look, we all have to
Work together.
[2:59:57] work together.
One of your interview questions
[3:00:00] one of your interview questions
From me for apoc was how do you
[3:00:03] from me for apoc was how do you
Work well, how do you work
[3:00:04] work well, how do you work
Together with people who you --
[3:00:07] together with people who you --
Who you don’t, you know, or
[3:00:08] who you don’t, you know, or
Can’t get along with.
[3:00:09] can’t get along with.
I want to ask you that same
[3:00:12] I want to ask you that same
Question.
[3:00:12] question.
I want to see where is the
[3:00:17] I want to see where is the
Christianity when we have people
[3:00:19] christianity when we have people
Out here suffering and can’t --
[3:00:21] out here suffering and can’t --
Don’t have places to live.
[3:00:23] don’t have places to live.
And yet, their cause are still
[3:00:29] and yet, their cause are still
Being taken.
[3:00:29] being taken.
I want to know where is it at?
[3:00:32] I want to know where is it at?
You say he up pa thighs with
[3:00:35] you say he up pa thighs with
People and you’ve been there, I
[3:00:36] people and you’ve been there, I
Just don’t see any type of
[3:00:38] just don’t see any type of
Empathy.
[3:00:38] empathy.
I see you going for your voters.
[3:00:40] I see you going for your voters.
I see you going and being a --
[3:00:44] I see you going and being a --
You know, working with the, you
[3:00:47] you know, working with the, you
Know, whatever they want.
[3:00:49] know, whatever they want.
You can’t do both sides.
[3:00:50] you can’t do both sides.
This isn’t a game anymore.
[3:00:53] this isn’t a game anymore.
We need help out here.
[3:01:01] we need help out here.
[applause]
[3:01:01] [applause]
>> the clerk:   melissa.
[3:01:10] >> the clerk:   melissa.
>> I guess I’ll start off by
[3:01:11] >> I guess I’ll start off by
Saying I have noticed a great
[3:01:15] saying I have noticed a great
Improvement on the dais about
[3:01:17] improvement on the dais about
Attitudes and talking to
[3:01:19] attitudes and talking to
Community members.
[3:01:19] community members.
And I do appreciate that, this
[3:01:21] and I do appreciate that, this
Last year.
[3:01:24] last year.
And I also really appreciate
[3:01:25] and I also really appreciate
When I reach out to people they
[3:01:27] when I reach out to people they
Actually get back to me.
[3:01:30] actually get back to me.
That is -- even if it’s a thank
[3:01:32] that is -- even if it’s a thank
You, I just saw this, thank you
[3:01:34] you, I just saw this, thank you
For saying something.
[3:01:35] for saying something.
For those I don’t reach out, you
[3:01:38] for those I don’t reach out, you
Can reach out to me because I’ve
[3:01:39] can reach out to me because I’ve
Done that already.
[3:01:41] done that already.
The worst things, there are some
[3:01:44] the worst things, there are some
Things I’m concerned about and
[3:01:46] things I’m concerned about and
One things I reached out this
[3:01:48] one things I reached out this
Last week is losing zack sale.
[3:01:52] last week is losing zack sale.
That really concerned me because
[3:01:54] that really concerned me because
Economic development needs to be
[3:01:55] economic development needs to be
A very proactive in this city
[3:01:57] a very proactive in this city
Right now because we need to
[3:01:59] right now because we need to
Generate revenue.
[3:02:01] generate revenue.
And as elections approach I hope
[3:02:03] and as elections approach I hope
Our community can rally around
[3:02:04] our community can rally around
The civil and productive
[3:02:06] the civil and productive
Discourse on these issues.
[3:02:08] discourse on these issues.
And my vote will be going to the
[3:02:10] and my vote will be going to the
One because d-4 and d-1 are up
[3:02:13] one because d-4 and d-1 are up
For election.
[3:02:14] for election.
I’m in d-4.
[3:02:16] I’m in d-4.
My vote will be going to the one
[3:02:18] my vote will be going to the one
I them can move this city
[3:02:22] I them can move this city
Forward fiscally, say what you
[3:02:25] forward fiscally, say what you
Want about lamar, he had ideas,
[3:02:29] want about lamar, he had ideas,
He didn’t treat people well but
[3:02:30] he didn’t treat people well but
He had ideas.
[3:02:31] he had ideas.
That’s the one positive.
[3:02:32] that’s the one positive.
So my question to those that I
[3:02:35] so my question to those that I
Have been advocating for and
[3:02:37] have been advocating for and
Those who ran on economic
[3:02:38] those who ran on economic
Development, what is your plan?
[3:02:40] development, what is your plan?
Because I haven’t seen any plans
[3:02:42] because I haven’t seen any plans
Or any ideas, you know, from
[3:02:45] or any ideas, you know, from
You.
[3:02:46] you.
On social media, or when we talk
[3:02:47] on social media, or when we talk
One on one.
[3:02:49] one on one.
And I’d like you to address that
[3:02:50] and I’d like you to address that
Tonight in your closing
[3:02:52] tonight in your closing
Comments.
[3:02:52] comments.
Because right now when it comes
[3:02:54] because right now when it comes
To economic development I’m
[3:02:56] to economic development I’m
Giving this council an f.
[3:02:59] giving this council an f.
And there’s still time for final
[3:03:00] and there’s still time for final
Grading in 2028.
[3:03:02] grading in 2028.
So I’m hoping that we can turn
[3:03:04] so I’m hoping that we can turn
This around.
[3:03:06] this around.
Like I said in 2026 I’ll be
[3:03:09] like I said in 2026 I’ll be
Looking for counts who are just
[3:03:11] looking for counts who are just
Not good for rhetoric but bring
[3:03:15] not good for rhetoric but bring
Real plans real ideas and I’ll
[3:03:19] real plans real ideas and I’ll
Be strong advocates for those
[3:03:21] be strong advocates for those
Letters.
[3:03:21] letters.
Regardless of personal feeling
[3:03:23] regardless of personal feeling
For any candidate I think any
[3:03:30] for any candidate I think any
Antiochian, how consistently
[3:03:31] antiochian, how consistently
They have shown up for antioch
[3:03:33] they have shown up for antioch
And what they have done to try
[3:03:34] and what they have done to try
To improve our city.
[3:03:36] to improve our city.
I want to redane the hope that I
[3:03:38] I want to redane the hope that I
Once had in this council’s
[3:03:39] once had in this council’s
Ability to lead proactively and
[3:03:42] ability to lead proactively and
Make antioch a city we can all
[3:03:43] make antioch a city we can all
Be proud of especially regarding
[3:03:45] be proud of especially regarding
Economic development.
[3:03:46] economic development.
Because I think that is our next
[3:03:48] because I think that is our next
Step.
[3:03:49] step.
Thank you.
[3:03:50] thank you.
[applause]
[3:03:51] [applause]
>> the clerk:   there is no
[3:03:52] >> the clerk:   there is no
Further comment cards.
[3:03:54] further comment cards.
>> mayor bernal:   all right,
[3:03:55] >> mayor bernal:   all right,
Thank you.
[3:03:58] thank you.
Is there more coming down?
[3:04:11] is there more coming down?
>> thank you.
[3:04:13] >> thank you.
Good evening, council and city
[3:04:14] good evening, council and city
Of antioch.
[3:04:16] of antioch.
First, I wanted to address, you
[3:04:19] first, I wanted to address, you
Spoke about the golf course, the
[3:04:22] spoke about the golf course, the
Golf course gave us a check for
[3:04:25] golf course gave us a check for
$20,000 but a few months ago you
[3:04:27] $20,000 but a few months ago you
Guys agreed to pay off their
[3:04:31] guys agreed to pay off their
30-year debt.
[3:04:32] 30-year debt.
Okay?
[3:04:32] okay?
So we’re stuck with this golf
[3:04:34] so we’re stuck with this golf
Course company for 30 years.
[3:04:36] course company for 30 years.
And if 30 of you guys have
[3:04:38] and if 30 of you guys have
Played the golf course it used
[3:04:39] played the golf course it used
To be one of the best in the bay
[3:04:42] to be one of the best in the bay
Area.
[3:04:42] area.
You used to have to wait an hour
[3:04:45] you used to have to wait an hour
And a half to get on the tee
[3:04:47] and a half to get on the tee
Time just like it is in concord
[3:04:51] time just like it is in concord
At the apple creek.
[3:04:52] at the apple creek.
It is a money maker.
[3:04:53] it is a money maker.
It’s all gone to hell.
[3:04:55] it’s all gone to hell.
Like bad decisions by the dais,
[3:05:01] like bad decisions by the dais,
Okay?
[3:05:01] okay?
The chief’s remarks last week,
[3:05:04] the chief’s remarks last week,
Okay?
[3:05:04] okay?
The chief gave a nice report.
[3:05:07] the chief gave a nice report.
First of all he’s talking about
[3:05:08] first of all he’s talking about
The total amount of calls that
[3:05:10] the total amount of calls that
The police handle.
[3:05:12] the police handle.
Okay?
[3:05:12] okay?
Thousands of them.
[3:05:13] thousands of them.
Maybe thousands of them a day.
[3:05:16] maybe thousands of them a day.
Look at all these calls, wow
[3:05:18] look at all these calls, wow
They’re really working hard but
[3:05:20] they’re really working hard but
Then you know he gets a few
[3:05:22] then you know he gets a few
Questions from the public and
[3:05:23] questions from the public and
It’s like well, with when
[3:05:27] it’s like well, with when
Somebody fires off a shot it’s
[3:05:29] somebody fires off a shot it’s
Like, you know, at your house
[3:05:31] like, you know, at your house
When somebody fires off a shot
[3:05:34] when somebody fires off a shot
Sometimes five people call in.
[3:05:37] sometimes five people call in.
Somebody driving by they’ll call
[3:05:41] somebody driving by they’ll call
9/11.
[3:05:41] 9/11.
Somebody who saw it happen
[3:05:44] somebody who saw it happen
They’ll call 9/11.
[3:05:46] they’ll call 9/11.
One incident end up with a lot
[3:05:48] one incident end up with a lot
Of calls.
[3:05:49] of calls.
Looks like the police are doing
[3:05:50] looks like the police are doing
A lot of work but they’re not.
[3:05:53] a lot of work but they’re not.
They barely get out of their
[3:05:55] they barely get out of their
Car.
[3:05:55] car.
I remember, you know, when
[3:05:57] I remember, you know, when
People first started making
[3:05:58] people first started making
Videos of police, the --
[3:06:04] videos of police, the --
Somebody goat beaten up down in
[3:06:07] somebody goat beaten up down in
L.a. And somebody photographed
[3:06:08] l.a. And somebody photographed
It and then pretty much the
[3:06:09] it and then pretty much the
Police were afraid to get out of
[3:06:11] police were afraid to get out of
Their car.
[3:06:12] their car.
Because they didn’t want to end
[3:06:15] because they didn’t want to end
Up own youtube that  on youtube
[3:06:19] up own youtube that  on youtube
And when I take bart to work, I
[3:06:22] and when I take bart to work, I
Go by the concord police
[3:06:26] go by the concord police
Station.
[3:06:26] station.
And I -- every time I go by
[3:06:28] and I -- every time I go by
There, there’s six shiny
[3:06:31] there, there’s six shiny
Brand-new motorcycles.
[3:06:33] brand-new motorcycles.
And they’re just waiting for the
[3:06:36] and they’re just waiting for the
Morning, when six motorcycle
[3:06:38] morning, when six motorcycle
Cops show up to work and they go
[3:06:40] cops show up to work and they go
Through concord and they make
[3:06:42] through concord and they make
The city safe.
[3:06:43] the city safe.
The cops on the motorcycles,
[3:06:47] the cops on the motorcycles,
They’re giving the information
[3:06:49] they’re giving the information
To the dispatcher, they are like
[3:06:51] to the dispatcher, they are like
The eyes and the ears of the
[3:06:53] the eyes and the ears of the
Police.
[3:06:53] police.
You call it a traffic division,
[3:06:56] you call it a traffic division,
One officer, is that a division?
[3:06:58] one officer, is that a division?
Let’s call it a traffic duo,
[3:07:00] let’s call it a traffic duo,
Okay, because we have no traffic
[3:07:03] okay, because we have no traffic
Enforcement.
[3:07:04] enforcement.
Okay?
[3:07:05] okay?
Even louie says when the light
[3:07:06] even louie says when the light
Turns green he doesn’t even move
[3:07:08] turns green he doesn’t even move
For five seconds.
[3:07:09] for five seconds.
That is our representative.
[3:07:10] that is our representative.
He is afraid to drive his car
[3:07:13] he is afraid to drive his car
When the light turns green.
[3:07:15] when the light turns green.
You guys can do better.
[3:07:22] you guys can do better.
[applause]
[3:07:28] [applause]
>> the clerk:   no further
[3:07:29] >> the clerk:   no further
Public comments.
[3:07:29] public comments.
>> mayor bernal:   all right,
[3:07:30] >> mayor bernal:   all right,
Thank you.
[3:07:31] thank you.
Moving on to proclamation.
[3:07:32] moving on to proclamation.
The proclamation tonight is for
[3:07:35] the proclamation tonight is for
National prescription drug abuse
[3:07:38] national prescription drug abuse
Awareness month, march 2026.
[3:07:41] awareness month, march 2026.
Do I have a motion to approve
[3:07:44] do I have a motion to approve
The proclamation?
[3:07:47] the proclamation?
>> move approval.
[3:07:47] >> move approval.
>> I’ll second.
[3:07:49] >> I’ll second.
>> mayor bernal:   we have a
[3:07:50] >> mayor bernal:   we have a
Motion from mayor pro tem
[3:07:52] motion from mayor pro tem
Freitas, second from council
[3:07:53] freitas, second from council
Member wilson.
[3:07:54] member wilson.
Please cast your votes.
[3:07:58] please cast your votes.
>> the clerk:   motion passes
[3:08:01] >> the clerk:   motion passes
5-0.
[3:08:01] 5-0.
>> mayor bernal:   all right,
[3:08:02] >> mayor bernal:   all right,
And this is this proclamation is
[3:08:03] and this is this proclamation is
Going to be received by a couple
[3:08:05] going to be received by a couple
Of folks.
[3:08:06] of folks.
Daniel aben who is the coalition
[3:08:09] daniel aben who is the coalition
Coordinator for the bay area
[3:08:10] coordinator for the bay area
Community resources, ccc meds
[3:08:16] community resources, ccc meds
Coalition, she is diagnose to be
[3:08:18] coalition, she is diagnose to be
Receiving as well as tracy
[3:08:20] receiving as well as tracy
Hearn, treatment droart director
[3:08:22] hearn, treatment droart director
For bart program.
[3:08:23] for bart program.
After this is read and after we
[3:08:25] after this is read and after we
Get public comment council will
[3:08:27] get public comment council will
Go ahead and say some words and
[3:08:31] go ahead and say some words and
We’ll take pictures from you
[3:08:32] we’ll take pictures from you
All.
[3:08:36] all.
National prescription drug
[3:08:36] national prescription drug
Abuse awareness month
[3:08:37] abuse awareness month
March 2026
[3:08:37] march 2026
Whereas, march is recognized
[3:08:38] whereas, march is recognized
As prescription drug abuse
[3:08:39] as prescription drug abuse
Awareness month, bringing
[3:08:39] awareness month, bringing
Attention to the serious
[3:08:40] attention to the serious
Issue of prescription drug
[3:08:40] issue of prescription drug
Misuse and its impact on
[3:08:42] misuse and its impact on
Individuals, families, and
[3:08:43] individuals, families, and
Communities, including here
[3:08:44] communities, including here
In the city of antioch;
[3:08:47] in the city of antioch;
Whereas, while prescription
[3:08:48] whereas, while prescription
Medications such as opioids,
[3:08:49] medications such as opioids,
Sedatives, and stimulants
[3:08:51] sedatives, and stimulants
Can be effective when used
[3:08:52] can be effective when used
As directed by a healthcare
[3:08:54] as directed by a healthcare
Provider, their misuse can
[3:08:55] provider, their misuse can
Lead to severe health
[3:08:57] lead to severe health
Consequences including
[3:09:00] consequences including
Addiction, overdose,
[3:09:04] addiction, overdose,
Impaired judgment, and
[3:09:05] impaired judgment, and
Increased risks such as
[3:09:05] increased risks such as
Impaired driving, infectious
[3:09:06] impaired driving, infectious
Diseases, and complications
[3:09:07] diseases, and complications
During pregnancy;
[3:09:08] during pregnancy;
Whereas, prescription opioid
[3:09:10] whereas, prescription opioid
Addiction remains a
[3:09:11] addiction remains a
Significant public health
[3:09:12] significant public health
Crisis and synthetic opioids
[3:09:13] crisis and synthetic opioids
Including counterfeit
[3:09:13] including counterfeit
Prescription drugs laced
[3:09:15] prescription drugs laced
With fentanyl continue to be
[3:09:19] with fentanyl continue to be
A driver of fatal overdose
[3:09:19] a driver of fatal overdose
And in 2024 the rate of
[3:09:20] and in 2024 the rate of
Fatal overdose from fentanyl
[3:09:24] fatal overdose from fentanyl
In contra costa county was
[3:09:25] in contra costa county was
10.2 per 100,000 residents,
[3:09:26] 10.2 per 100,000 residents,
A significant reduction from
[3:09:30] a significant reduction from
The 2023 rate of 14.72 per
[3:09:31] the 2023 rate of 14.72 per
100,000 residents; and
[3:09:32] 100,000 residents; and
Whereas, in 2023, in contra
[3:09:34] whereas, in 2023, in contra
Costa county there were
[3:09:38] costa county there were
447,583 opioid prescriptions
[3:09:39] 447,583 opioid prescriptions
Given to patients which is
[3:09:43] given to patients which is
An adjusted rate of 313.9
[3:09:44] an adjusted rate of 313.9
Per 1,000 residents, higher
[3:09:45] per 1,000 residents, higher
Than the state average of
[3:09:45] than the state average of
345.62; and
[3:09:50] 345.62; and
Whereas, according to the
[3:09:52] whereas, according to the
Center for disease control
[3:09:54] center for disease control
(cdc) 105,007 drug overdose
[3:09:55] (cdc) 105,007 drug overdose
Deaths occurred nationally
[3:09:57] deaths occurred nationally
In 2023, 80,000 were from
[3:10:05] in 2023, 80,000 were from
Opioids ( and 183 of those
[3:10:16] opioids ( and 183 of those
Opioid related deaths
[3:10:17] opioid related deaths
Occurred in contra costa
[3:10:17] occurred in contra costa
County ; and
[3:10:18] county ; and
Whereas, the city of antioch
[3:10:18] whereas, the city of antioch
Encourages community members
[3:10:19] encourages community members
To take proactive steps to
[3:10:20] to take proactive steps to
Prevent prescription drug
[3:10:21] prevent prescription drug
Misuse by safely storing
[3:10:21] misuse by safely storing
Medications, properly
[3:10:22] medications, properly
Disposing of unused or
[3:10:22] disposing of unused or
Expired prescriptions, and
[3:10:23] expired prescriptions, and
Raising awareness about the
[3:10:24] raising awareness about the
Dangers of misuse and
[3:10:24] dangers of misuse and
Overdose; and
[3:10:25] overdose; and
Whereas, the dea‘s national
[3:10:25] whereas, the dea‘s national
Prescription drug take back
[3:10:26] prescription drug take back
Day on saturday, april 25th,
[3:10:26] day on saturday, april 25th,
2026 provides a special
[3:10:30] 2026 provides a special
Opportunity for residents to
[3:10:30] opportunity for residents to
Safely dispose of unused
[3:10:32] safely dispose of unused
Medications and participate
[3:10:33] medications and participate
In efforts to prevent
[3:10:34] in efforts to prevent
Prescription drug misuse in
[3:10:35] prescription drug misuse in
Our community; and
[3:10:39] our community; and
Whereas, the contra costa
[3:10:40] whereas, the contra costa
County medication education
[3:10:42] county medication education
And disposal safety (meds)
[3:10:44] and disposal safety (meds)
Coalition encourages
[3:10:45] coalition encourages
Residents of antioch to use
[3:10:46] residents of antioch to use
Prescription medicines only
[3:10:51] prescription medicines only
As directed by health care
[3:10:51] as directed by health care
Providers and never share
[3:10:52] providers and never share
Medications with others; and
[3:10:53] medications with others; and
Promotes awareness,
[3:10:55] promotes awareness,
Education, and responsible
[3:10:56] education, and responsible
Behaviors regarding
[3:10:57] behaviors regarding
Prescription medications,
[3:10:58] prescription medications,
Strengthening the health,
[3:11:00] strengthening the health,
Safety, and well-being of
[3:11:01] safety, and well-being of
All antioch residents;
[3:11:02] all antioch residents;
Now, therefore, I, ron
[3:11:04] now, therefore, I, ron
Bernal, mayor of the city of
[3:11:06] bernal, mayor of the city of
Antioch hereby proclaim the
[3:11:08] antioch hereby proclaim the
Month of march 2026, and
[3:11:09] month of march 2026, and
Each following march, to be
[3:11:10] each following march, to be
“prescription drug abuse
[3:11:12] “prescription drug abuse
Awareness month” in the city
[3:11:12] awareness month” in the city
Of antioch.
[3:11:18] of antioch.
All right, would danielle obin
[3:11:22] all right, would danielle obin
Like to come up and share a few
[3:11:24] like to come up and share a few
Words?
[3:11:24] words?
She’s here, hi, danielle.
[3:11:28] she’s here, hi, danielle.
>> thank you mayor bernal and
[3:11:30] >> thank you mayor bernal and
The city council for proclaiming
[3:11:32] the city council for proclaiming
March as prescription drug abuse
[3:11:34] march as prescription drug abuse
Awareness month in antioch.
[3:11:35] awareness month in antioch.
On behalf of the east contra
[3:11:39] on behalf of the east contra
Costa county meds coalition
[3:11:41] costa county meds coalition
Chapter we sincerely appreciate
[3:11:45] chapter we sincerely appreciate
The city’s impact on our
[3:11:48] the city’s impact on our
Community.
[3:11:48] community.
This proclamation helps
[3:11:50] this proclamation helps
Highlight the prevention, safe
[3:11:54] highlight the prevention, safe
Maition
[3:11:56] maition
Medication storage, health care
[3:12:00] medication storage, health care
Providers and community partners
[3:12:01] providers and community partners
We can help reduce miss use and
[3:12:05] we can help reduce miss use and
Protect the health and safety of
[3:12:07] protect the health and safety of
Antioch residents especially our
[3:12:08] antioch residents especially our
Youth.
[3:12:08] youth.
Thank you again for your
[3:12:09] thank you again for your
Leadership in supporting the
[3:12:12] leadership in supporting the
Health here for antioch
[3:12:13] health here for antioch
Community and would also like to
[3:12:14] community and would also like to
Take this opportunity to remind
[3:12:16] take this opportunity to remind
The residents here in the city
[3:12:17] the residents here in the city
Of antioch that da take back day
[3:12:20] of antioch that da take back day
Will be taking place on april
[3:12:22] will be taking place on april
26th and that is an
[3:12:23] 26th and that is an
Opportunity for you to dispose
[3:12:24] opportunity for you to dispose
Safely of all your unwanted
[3:12:26] safely of all your unwanted
Prescription medications.
[3:12:28] prescription medications.
Thank you so much.
[3:12:29] thank you so much.
>> mayor bernal:   all right,
[3:12:30] >> mayor bernal:   all right,
Thank you.
[3:12:30] thank you.
And where will that be located
[3:12:31] and where will that be located
For folks to drop that off?
[3:12:34] for folks to drop that off?
>> the closest location I have
[3:12:38] >> the closest location I have
Confirmed is oakley police
[3:12:39] confirmed is oakley police
Department.
[3:12:40] department.
>> mayor bernal:   all right,
[3:12:41] >> mayor bernal:   all right,
Thank you very much.
[3:12:41] thank you very much.
Next tracy hearn who is the
[3:12:44] next tracy hearn who is the
Treatment center director of
[3:12:46] treatment center director of
Bart programs if you could
[3:12:48] bart programs if you could
Please come up, thank you.
[3:12:53] please come up, thank you.
>> good evening.
[3:12:54] >> good evening.
Mayor and members of the
[3:12:57] mayor and members of the
Council.
[3:12:57] council.
On behalf of bart programs in
[3:13:00] on behalf of bart programs in
Antioch, thank you for this
[3:13:02] antioch, thank you for this
Proclamation recognition.
[3:13:05] proclamation recognition.
Prescription drug abuse
[3:13:07] prescription drug abuse
Awareness month, we honor -- we
[3:13:09] awareness month, we honor -- we
Are very honored by this
[3:13:11] are very honored by this
Recognition.
[3:13:12] recognition.
I have many of my employees here
[3:13:15] I have many of my employees here
To accept the award note just aw
[3:13:22] to accept the award note just aw
Myself.
[3:13:22] myself.
I also have the tcd director
[3:13:28] I also have the tcd director
From richard  richmond to accept
[3:13:34] from richard  richmond to accept
Award as well.
[3:13:35] award as well.
City of antioch, substance abuse
[3:13:39] city of antioch, substance abuse
And substance recovery in our
[3:13:40] and substance recovery in our
Chownt, I have seen that not
[3:13:41] chownt, I have seen that not
Only with our community with our
[3:13:43] only with our community with our
Police officers because I have
[3:13:44] police officers because I have
Been working diligently with our
[3:13:46] been working diligently with our
Police force.
[3:13:47] police force.
So I want to actually thank you
[3:13:50] so I want to actually thank you
Guys all.
[3:13:50] guys all.
And if the chief is here I want
[3:13:52] and if the chief is here I want
To thank him.
[3:13:53] to thank him.
I have also been e-mailing him
[3:13:56] I have also been e-mailing him
Officers names as thank you.
[3:14:01] officers names as thank you.
So we have been trying to clean
[3:14:03] so we have been trying to clean
Up the community and I am
[3:14:06] up the community and I am
Sincerely grateful.
[3:14:08] sincerely grateful.
So every day we see the strength
[3:14:12] so every day we see the strength
And resilience of individuals
[3:14:13] and resilience of individuals
Working towards recovery in
[3:14:14] working towards recovery in
Partnership like this really
[3:14:16] partnership like this really
Makes that possible.
[3:14:17] makes that possible.
Thank you again for your support
[3:14:19] thank you again for your support
In helping raise awareness about
[3:14:20] in helping raise awareness about
This important issue.
[3:14:21] this important issue.
>> mayor bernal:   all right,
[3:14:22] >> mayor bernal:   all right,
Thank you and I also would like
[3:14:24] thank you and I also would like
To thank you for your efforts to
[3:14:25] to thank you for your efforts to
Clean up that area around your
[3:14:27] clean up that area around your
Facility.
[3:14:28] facility.
It is really been a huge
[3:14:29] it is really been a huge
Improvement over the last couple
[3:14:31] improvement over the last couple
Of months.
[3:14:32] of months.
>> I’ve been there four months
[3:14:33] >> I’ve been there four months
And that is all due to not just
[3:14:36] and that is all due to not just
Me but my regional director matt
[3:14:42] me but my regional director matt
Adelman have been working
[3:14:45] adelman have been working
Diligently.
[3:14:46] diligently.
>> mayor bernal:   the bart
[3:14:47] >> mayor bernal:   the bart
Clinic we also know it as the
[3:14:50] clinic we also know it as the
Methadone clinic.
[3:14:51] methadone clinic.
It was an on going issue for
[3:14:54] it was an on going issue for
Quite a while and just recently
[3:14:57] quite a while and just recently
It has been better, so any
[3:15:05] it has been better, so any
Public comments on this?
[3:15:06] public comments on this?
>> the clerk:   no public
[3:15:08] >> the clerk:   no public
Comments.
[3:15:09] comments.
>> mayor bernal:   tracy why
[3:15:09] >> mayor bernal:   tracy why
Don’t you and your group come up
[3:15:11] don’t you and your group come up
First and then we can give you
[3:15:13] first and then we can give you
This award.
[3:15:19] this award.
Captains bitner and bowers, if
[3:15:22] captains bitner and bowers, if
You want to come down and take a
[3:15:24] you want to come down and take a
Picture with us as well, yes.
[3:16:53] picture with us as well, yes.
[applause]
[3:17:47] [applause]
>> mayor bernal:   all right,
[3:17:48] >> mayor bernal:   all right,
Moving on now to item number 2,
[3:17:50] moving on now to item number 2,
Announcements of civic and
[3:17:52] announcements of civic and
Community events.
[3:17:59] community events.
>> I have some announcements for
[3:18:03] >> I have some announcements for
Other.
[3:18:04] other.
I can make the announcements
[3:18:07] I can make the announcements
While director cabral comes up
[3:18:09] while director cabral comes up
For director wright who is not
[3:18:11] for director wright who is not
Here.
[3:18:11] here.
He wants everyone to know that
[3:18:14] he wants everyone to know that
The eggstravaganza is happening
[3:18:16] the eggstravaganza is happening
On march 28th, and it’s
[3:18:18] on march 28th, and it’s
Happening at two parks from two
[3:18:20] happening at two parks from two
Different hours.
[3:18:21] different hours.
10 to 11 it will be contraloma
[3:18:26] 10 to 11 it will be contraloma
Parks and from 12 to 1 it is
[3:18:28] parks and from 12 to 1 it is
Meadow creek park and diablo
[3:18:31] meadow creek park and diablo
West park.
[3:18:33] west park.
And the -- note worry, I’ve
[3:18:37] and the -- note worry, I’ve
Asked nicole to put this on your
[3:18:40] asked nicole to put this on your
Calendars, so you don’t miss
[3:18:42] calendars, so you don’t miss
Anything.
[3:18:43] anything.
Ice cream socials and all the
[3:18:44] ice cream socials and all the
Events the city is putting on
[3:18:46] events the city is putting on
This year and the last event, I
[3:18:47] this year and the last event, I
Don’t know if the chief wanted
[3:18:51] don’t know if the chief wanted
Captain bittner to remind
[3:18:56] captain bittner to remind
Everyone, is the opening of the
[3:18:58] everyone, is the opening of the
Sycamore substation tomorrow
[3:19:00] sycamore substation tomorrow
From 5:30 to 7.
[3:19:03] from 5:30 to 7.
>> good evening, mayor and
[3:19:04] >> good evening, mayor and
Council and just to piggyback
[3:19:08] council and just to piggyback
What city manager scott said,
[3:19:11] what city manager scott said,
Sic mower plaza, really excited
[3:19:14] sic mower plaza, really excited
Recreation is doing a great job
[3:19:16] recreation is doing a great job
Of those events, the fact that
[3:19:19] of those events, the fact that
They have a total carnd for the
[3:19:22] they have a total carnd for the
Whole year, is demonstrate.
[3:19:26] whole year, is demonstrate.
Michelle leon one of our antioch
[3:19:30] michelle leon one of our antioch
Council of teens, one council
[3:19:31] council of teens, one council
Meeting a month we try to have a
[3:19:33] meeting a month we try to have a
Youth come up and public speak
[3:19:35] youth come up and public speak
And speak about some of the
[3:19:37] and speak about some of the
Events that youth services are
[3:19:38] events that youth services are
Doing.
[3:19:38] doing.
It is good practice and they
[3:19:40] it is good practice and they
Enjoy being in front of you and
[3:19:43] enjoy being in front of you and
What greater time with civic
[3:19:46] what greater time with civic
Engagement than her amazingness.
[3:19:48] engagement than her amazingness.
Thank you.
[3:19:49] thank you.
>> good evening, again, thank
[3:19:50] >> good evening, again, thank
You for the lovely introduction.
[3:19:53] you for the lovely introduction.
So as you already know my name
[3:19:56] so as you already know my name
Some I’m from dozier libby high
[3:20:01] some I’m from dozier libby high
School.
[3:20:02] school.
I’m here with a couple of
[3:20:03] I’m here with a couple of
Announcements for march.
[3:20:04] announcements for march.
So starting off march 13th, we
[3:20:07] so starting off march 13th, we
Have a teen slime event
[3:20:10] have a teen slime event
Workshop.
[3:20:10] workshop.
So that’s going to be for
[3:20:13] so that’s going to be for
Antioch students or youth that
[3:20:14] antioch students or youth that
Resize in antioch.
[3:20:16] resize in antioch.
And it will be from 5 to 7 p.m.
[3:20:19] and it will be from 5 to 7 p.m.
So if you like slime and you’re
[3:20:22] so if you like slime and you’re
From ages 12 to 15 years old,
[3:20:24] from ages 12 to 15 years old,
Please make sure you come.
[3:20:28] please make sure you come.
And so you know everything is
[3:20:30] and so you know everything is
Free so even more of an nerve.
[3:20:32] free so even more of an nerve.
So up next we have a blood drive
[3:20:34] so up next we have a blood drive
That was organized by two
[3:20:36] that was organized by two
Members from antioch council of
[3:20:37] members from antioch council of
Teenls.
[3:20:38] teenls.
They collaborated with american
[3:20:40] they collaborated with american
Red cross, and their school, to
[3:20:42] red cross, and their school, to
Make this happen.
[3:20:43] make this happen.
So if you would like to
[3:20:44] so if you would like to
Contribute and give back, please
[3:20:46] contribute and give back, please
Show up to donate blood march
[3:20:49] show up to donate blood march
21st, from 9 a.m. To 2 p.m.
[3:20:53] 21st, from 9 a.m. To 2 p.m.
So at the antioch community
[3:20:54] so at the antioch community
Center.
[3:20:54] center.
And we hope to seize you there.
[3:20:56] and we hope to seize you there.
Please if you have any questions
[3:20:57] please if you have any questions
Or concerns about anything,
[3:21:00] or concerns about anything,
Please make sure, or you the
[3:21:01] please make sure, or you the
Would like to register for
[3:21:04] would like to register for
Anything, please make sure to
[3:21:09] anything, please make sure to
E-mail youth@antiochca.gov.
[3:21:14] e-mail youth@antiochca.gov.
Thank you for your time.
[3:21:16] thank you for your time.
>> mayor bernal:   thank you
[3:21:17] >> mayor bernal:   thank you
Michelle.
[3:21:17] michelle.
Are there any other
[3:21:19] are there any other
Announcements?
[3:21:19] announcements?
>> the clerk:   no further
[3:21:21] >> the clerk:   no further
Announcements.
[3:21:21] announcements.
>> mayor bernal:   moving on to
[3:21:23] >> mayor bernal:   moving on to
Announcements of board and
[3:21:25] announcements of board and
Commission openings.
[3:21:26] commission openings.
>> the clerk:   the city of
[3:21:27] >> the clerk:   the city of
Antioch has the following
[3:21:28] antioch has the following
Positions available, the
[3:21:29] positions available, the
Deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m.
[3:21:35] deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m.
Friday march 26th.
[3:21:36] friday march 26th.
The board of appeals has three
[3:21:38] the board of appeals has three
Full time vacancies, expiring
[3:21:41] full time vacancies, expiring
March of 2030.
[3:21:43] march of 2030.
And one two year term.
[3:21:46] and one two year term.
Parks and recreation authority
[3:21:51] parks and recreation authority
Has one two year vacancy and
[3:21:53] has one two year vacancy and
Three full term vacancies exierg
[3:21:55] three full term vacancies exierg
April of 2030.
[3:21:58] april of 2030.
The five committee vacancies and
[3:22:00] the five committee vacancies and
Two alternate member vacancies.
[3:22:01] two alternate member vacancies.
And the sales tax citizens
[3:22:04] and the sales tax citizens
Oversight committee has three
[3:22:06] oversight committee has three
Full term vacancies expiring
[3:22:08] full term vacancies expiring
March of 2030 and two full term
[3:22:11] march of 2030 and two full term
Vacancies which expire march of
[3:22:14] vacancies which expire march of
2028.
[3:22:15] 2028.
To be considered for the vacancy
[3:22:19] to be considered for the vacancy
Positions please complete the
[3:22:23] positions please complete the
Application and complete it by
[3:22:26] application and complete it by
Friday march 20th at 5 p.m.
[3:22:30] friday march 20th at 5 p.m.
Applications are found on the
[3:22:31] applications are found on the
City’s website and may be picked
[3:22:33] city’s website and may be picked
Up here an city hall.
[3:22:34] up here an city hall.
Please e-mail your completed
[3:22:36] please e-mail your completed
Application to the city clerk.
[3:22:37] application to the city clerk.
You can also drop off your
[3:22:38] you can also drop off your
Application in the water
[3:22:40] application in the water
Building drop off box located in
[3:22:42] building drop off box located in
The parking lot just outside.
[3:22:43] the parking lot just outside.
Thank you.
[3:22:45] thank you.
>> mayor bernal:   all right,
[3:22:48] >> mayor bernal:   all right,
Thank you city clerk mandy, city
[3:22:54] thank you city clerk mandy, city
Council committee reports and
[3:22:57] council committee reports and
Information.
[3:22:57] information.
Council member rocha.
[3:22:58] council member rocha.
>> council member rocha:   some
[3:23:00] >> council member rocha:   some
Of my committees are not until
[3:23:02] of my committees are not until
Next week.
[3:23:03] next week.
The city schools committee meets
[3:23:04] the city schools committee meets
On monday and then the tridelta
[3:23:09] on monday and then the tridelta
Transit board meets next month.
[3:23:10] transit board meets next month.
I don’t have anything this
[3:23:12] I don’t have anything this
Month.
[3:23:12] month.
>> mayor bernal:   thank you,
[3:23:13] >> mayor bernal:   thank you,
Council member torres-walker.
[3:23:14] council member torres-walker.
>> council member torres-walker:
[3:23:15] >> council member torres-walker:
Thank you, mayor.
[3:23:15] thank you, mayor.
None of my committees have met
[3:23:18] none of my committees have met
But thank you councilmember
[3:23:21] but thank you councilmember
Rocha, we’re always like what
[3:23:22] rocha, we’re always like what
Dough we say?
[3:23:23] dough we say?
It’s so formal.
[3:23:27] it’s so formal.
Again, as council member rocha
[3:23:29] again, as council member rocha
Stated, the city schools
[3:23:31] stated, the city schools
Standing committee will be
[3:23:33] standing committee will be
Meeting march 16th at 1:30
[3:23:35] meeting march 16th at 1:30
P.m. At the main ausd office up
[3:23:38] p.m. At the main ausd office up
The street.
[3:23:40] the street.
Please come.
[3:23:40] please come.
That is a public meeting.
[3:23:41] that is a public meeting.
I know it could be hard for
[3:23:43] I know it could be hard for
People who work.
[3:23:44] people who work.
We’re still trying to figure out
[3:23:45] we’re still trying to figure out
How to make those meetings later
[3:23:47] how to make those meetings later
In the day so community members
[3:23:49] in the day so community members
Could attend.
[3:23:51] could attend.
I will not be attending that
[3:23:55] I will not be attending that
Meeting.
[3:23:56] meeting.
My brother-in-law who is a
[3:23:58] my brother-in-law who is a
Veteran passed away and we’ll be
[3:24:00] veteran passed away and we’ll be
Having a send-off for him.
[3:24:03] having a send-off for him.
It’s really important to our
[3:24:04] it’s really important to our
Family so I will thought be
[3:24:06] family so I will thought be
There.
[3:24:06] there.
But I trust council member rocha
[3:24:09] but I trust council member rocha
To lead that meeting because he
[3:24:11] to lead that meeting because he
Is our expoart on  expert on edu
[3:24:17] is our expoart on  expert on edu
Our cannabis standing committee
[3:24:18] our cannabis standing committee
Meeting will be happening on the
[3:24:20] meeting will be happening on the
18th.
[3:24:21] 18th.
At 10 a.m.
[3:24:22] at 10 a.m.
Mayor pro tem freitas.
[3:24:27] mayor pro tem freitas.
We also, that will be here in
[3:24:29] we also, that will be here in
The council chambers.
[3:24:31] the council chambers.
Very exciting meeting, come and
[3:24:33] very exciting meeting, come and
Learn about all things cannabis.
[3:24:36] learn about all things cannabis.
I know councilmember, mayor pro
[3:24:38] I know councilmember, mayor pro
Tem traits is excited.
[3:24:40] tem traits is excited.
>> council member freitas:   you
[3:24:41] >> council member freitas:   you
Betcha.
[3:24:44] betcha.
>> council member torres-walker:
[3:24:45] >> council member torres-walker:
And just in case people don’t
[3:24:47] and just in case people don’t
Know it is already public but
[3:24:48] know it is already public but
There is a joint meeting of the
[3:24:51] there is a joint meeting of the
City council and the planning
[3:24:54] city council and the planning
Commission, that same night in
[3:24:56] commission, that same night in
Council chambers.
[3:24:57] council chambers.
And on the 26th, the community
[3:25:00] and on the 26th, the community
Development block grant standing
[3:25:01] development block grant standing
Committee is also meeting where
[3:25:04] committee is also meeting where
Myself and council member rocha
[3:25:05] myself and council member rocha
Sits on that committee.
[3:25:06] sits on that committee.
It is 9 a.m.
[3:25:07] it is 9 a.m.
I apologize again, that is
[3:25:10] I apologize again, that is
Super-early for residents who
[3:25:11] super-early for residents who
Work.
[3:25:11] work.
It is a public meeting.
[3:25:12] it is a public meeting.
If you can make it please come.
[3:25:14] if you can make it please come.
If not, watch the play-back so
[3:25:17] if not, watch the play-back so
You can understand what are the
[3:25:19] you can understand what are the
Next steps for cdbg and lplha
[3:25:27] next steps for cdbg and lplha
Dollars.
[3:25:28] dollars.
Let’s see working hard or hardly
[3:25:30] let’s see working hard or hardly
Working.
[3:25:31] working.
District 1 down hall was on the
[3:25:33] district 1 down hall was on the
26th of february.
[3:25:34] 26th of february.
I want to thank all city staff
[3:25:37] I want to thank all city staff
Who attended from the police
[3:25:40] who attended from the police
Department.
[3:25:40] department.
City manager, scott, was in
[3:25:44] city manager, scott, was in
Attendance, thank you so much.
[3:25:46] attendance, thank you so much.
Also, I want to thank the mayor
[3:25:48] also, I want to thank the mayor
Who was able to show up for a
[3:25:50] who was able to show up for a
Brief moment.
[3:25:50] brief moment.
And I want to give a special
[3:25:53] and I want to give a special
Shout-out to all the community
[3:25:54] shout-out to all the community
Members who showed up.
[3:25:56] members who showed up.
I will have a full presentation
[3:25:58] I will have a full presentation
Out.
[3:25:58] out.
We actually collected cards with
[3:26:01] we actually collected cards with
People’s concerns and contact
[3:26:05] people’s concerns and contact
Information.
[3:26:05] information.
So I plan to reach out to those
[3:26:07] so I plan to reach out to those
Individuals, and also have a
[3:26:08] individuals, and also have a
Full report back at the next
[3:26:10] full report back at the next
Council meeting.
[3:26:11] council meeting.
And a special shout-out to
[3:26:15] and a special shout-out to
Alicia and brenda from diane
[3:26:20] alicia and brenda from diane
Bergs office, shout out to
[3:26:24] bergs office, shout out to
Brenda from the district
[3:26:25] brenda from the district
Attorney’s office, who came and
[3:26:27] attorney’s office, who came and
Discussed the resources coming
[3:26:29] discussed the resources coming
From the east contra costa, and
[3:26:32] from the east contra costa, and
His commitment to working with
[3:26:35] his commitment to working with
Antioch residents on resolving
[3:26:37] antioch residents on resolving
Issues.
[3:26:37] issues.
I also want to thank assembly
[3:26:40] I also want to thank assembly
Member anna maria abel ferrias,
[3:26:47] member anna maria abel ferrias,
Who reaffirmed her commitment as
[3:26:52] who reaffirmed her commitment as
A councilmember and supporting
[3:26:54] a councilmember and supporting
The city of antioch moving
[3:26:55] the city of antioch moving
Forward as well as peter kim
[3:26:56] forward as well as peter kim
From the office of racial
[3:26:58] from the office of racial
Justice, and social equity, at
[3:27:00] justice, and social equity, at
The county level.
[3:27:01] the county level.
They’re going to be rolling out
[3:27:03] they’re going to be rolling out
A trail work and some
[3:27:06] a trail work and some
Conversations.
[3:27:06] conversations.
There’s money coming down from
[3:27:09] there’s money coming down from
The county for mental health.
[3:27:12] the county for mental health.
And like wellness support and
[3:27:13] and like wellness support and
Those, we need those dollars
[3:27:15] those, we need those dollars
Here in antioch.
[3:27:16] here in antioch.
So I would encourage any
[3:27:18] so I would encourage any
Resident if you see an
[3:27:20] resident if you see an
Announcement come from the
[3:27:21] announcement come from the
County about attending these
[3:27:23] county about attending these
Meetings at the office of racial
[3:27:25] meetings at the office of racial
Equity and social justice please
[3:27:27] equity and social justice please
Attend.
[3:27:27] attend.
Because our voices is what’s
[3:27:28] because our voices is what’s
Going to bring dollars to
[3:27:30] going to bring dollars to
Antioch.
[3:27:31] antioch.
If we aren’t in the room then
[3:27:33] if we aren’t in the room then
Our issues will not be
[3:27:36] our issues will not be
Addressed.
[3:27:37] addressed.
So I really encourage us to stay
[3:27:39] so I really encourage us to stay
In the loop with the county and
[3:27:41] in the loop with the county and
What’s happening so we can
[3:27:41] what’s happening so we can
Continue to get those dollars
[3:27:43] continue to get those dollars
Here in our city to support us.
[3:27:45] here in our city to support us.
And that is it.
[3:27:46] and that is it.
>> mayor bernal:   all right,
[3:27:47] >> mayor bernal:   all right,
Thank you.
[3:27:48] thank you.
Council member wilson.
[3:27:50] council member wilson.
>> council member wilson:   yes,
[3:27:51] >> council member wilson:   yes,
Thank you mayor.
[3:27:53] thank you mayor.
Delta diablo meets tomorrow but
[3:27:54] delta diablo meets tomorrow but
In the meantime a few weeks ago
[3:27:56] in the meantime a few weeks ago
I traveled with a delegation of
[3:27:58] I traveled with a delegation of
The board of delta adobe  diablo
[3:28:06] the board of delta adobe  diablo
Our casta dc plant.
[3:28:11] our casta dc plant.
We service pittsburg and baibt
[3:28:13] we service pittsburg and baibt
Which is unincorporated voskt.
[3:28:15] which is unincorporated voskt.
And this city is embarking on a
[3:28:19] and this city is embarking on a
$38 million secondary processing
[3:28:22] $38 million secondary processing
Plant, which includes the
[3:28:25] plant, which includes the
Antioch substation, very old,
[3:28:27] antioch substation, very old,
Needs a lot of repair.
[3:28:28] needs a lot of repair.
We traveled to d.c. And spoke to
[3:28:37] we traveled to d.c. And spoke to
Congressman garamendi and
[3:28:43] congressman garamendi and
Desaulnier.
[3:28:44] desaulnier.
It looks like they are very
[3:28:46] it looks like they are very
Interested in getting some
[3:28:48] interested in getting some
Earmarks, not guaranteed but we
[3:28:50] earmarks, not guaranteed but we
Might get some earmark dollars
[3:28:52] might get some earmark dollars
To help with that station.
[3:28:54] to help with that station.
As the mayor knows the pump
[3:28:55] as the mayor knows the pump
Station is pretty old, has two
[3:28:57] station is pretty old, has two
To three miles of pipeline that
[3:29:00] to three miles of pipeline that
Goes out that is very old.
[3:29:02] goes out that is very old.
We had some issues during a
[3:29:05] we had some issues during a
Couple of rainstorms ago that
[3:29:07] couple of rainstorms ago that
Pump station which pretty much
[3:29:10] pump station which pretty much
Impacts everybody here in
[3:29:12] impacts everybody here in
Antioch definitely needs some
[3:29:14] antioch definitely needs some
Funding.
[3:29:15] funding.
We may potentially get funding
[3:29:17] we may potentially get funding
From that for us patterning with
[3:29:21] from that for us patterning with
Delta diablo.
[3:29:22] delta diablo.
I will keep the council posted
[3:29:24] I will keep the council posted
On that.
[3:29:24] on that.
Also I was able to attend last
[3:29:26] also I was able to attend last
Week the city of antioch had a
[3:29:27] week the city of antioch had a
Meeting of all administrative
[3:29:29] meeting of all administrative
Assistants.
[3:29:29] assistants.
So I was able to stick my head
[3:29:31] so I was able to stick my head
In, say hello, see what they’re
[3:29:33] in, say hello, see what they’re
Talking about, what their
[3:29:35] talking about, what their
Concerns and what they’re
[3:29:36] concerns and what they’re
Working on so that was really
[3:29:38] working on so that was really
Enlightening meeting.
[3:29:39] enlightening meeting.
And then also, coming up I will
[3:29:42] and then also, coming up I will
Be going on, I’ll be going on
[3:29:45] be going on, I’ll be going on
Some meetings in regards to a.I.
[3:29:47] some meetings in regards to a.I.
And how it’s impacting
[3:29:50] and how it’s impacting
Municipalities.
[3:29:51] municipalities.
So looking informed to going to
[3:29:57] so looking informed to going to
That meeting and how that
[3:29:58] that meeting and how that
Technology works for or against
[3:30:00] technology works for or against
Us so that’s our report.
[3:30:02] us so that’s our report.
>> mayor bernal:   all right
[3:30:03] >> mayor bernal:   all right
Thank you.
[3:30:03] thank you.
Mayor pro tem freitas.
[3:30:05] mayor pro tem freitas.
>> council member freitas:
[3:30:05] >> council member freitas:
Basically the meetings have
[3:30:07] basically the meetings have
Already been announced so I
[3:30:09] already been announced so I
Don’t have -- I don’t want to be
[3:30:11] don’t have -- I don’t want to be
Repetitive.
[3:30:12] repetitive.
>> mayor bernal:   all right.
[3:30:13] >> mayor bernal:   all right.
Of course.
[3:30:16] of course.
>> mayor pro tem freitas made me
[3:30:18] >> mayor pro tem freitas made me
Think about this.
[3:30:19] think about this.
While going on our d.c. Trip
[3:30:26] while going on our d.c. Trip
Councilperson garamendi talked
[3:30:29] councilperson garamendi talked
About your npdes, there might be
[3:30:32] about your npdes, there might be
An opportunity to get some
[3:30:34] an opportunity to get some
Funding.
[3:30:34] funding.
>> mayor bernal:   for those of
[3:30:35] >> mayor bernal:   for those of
You who don’t know mayor pro tem
[3:30:37] you who don’t know mayor pro tem
Freitas was one of the founders
[3:30:39] freitas was one of the founders
Of our county in national
[3:30:42] of our county in national
Pollutant discharge elimination
[3:30:44] pollutant discharge elimination
System npdes program and that
[3:30:46] system npdes program and that
Involved all of the cities in
[3:30:48] involved all of the cities in
Our county and it’s been very
[3:30:50] our county and it’s been very
Beneficial to keeping our river
[3:30:52] beneficial to keeping our river
Clean and our waterways.
[3:30:54] clean and our waterways.
So it’s impactful years ago and
[3:30:55] so it’s impactful years ago and
Still today.
[3:30:56] still today.
So I was in my report-out I have
[3:31:05] so I was in my report-out I have
Ccta contra costa county
[3:31:06] ccta contra costa county
Transportation authority, where
[3:31:08] transportation authority, where
We worked on or recommended for
[3:31:10] we worked on or recommended for
Approval the mid year budget.
[3:31:14] approval the mid year budget.
Trans-plan is going to be
[3:31:15] trans-plan is going to be
Meeting this thursday, I’m going
[3:31:17] meeting this thursday, I’m going
To be having a town hall with
[3:31:20] to be having a town hall with
Senator grayson and treasurer ma
[3:31:24] senator grayson and treasurer ma
On april the 2nd out at the
[3:31:26] on april the 2nd out at the
Water park community room, 6
[3:31:28] water park community room, 6
P.m. If you like to hear things
[3:31:30] p.m. If you like to hear things
Local and state, regarding
[3:31:31] local and state, regarding
Things that they have to share.
[3:31:35] things that they have to share.
And mayor pro tem freitas and I
[3:31:37] and mayor pro tem freitas and I
Are going to be doing a bunch of
[3:31:39] are going to be doing a bunch of
Interviews for the g pac
[3:31:42] interviews for the g pac
Applicants, that is our general
[3:31:44] applicants, that is our general
Plan advisory committee so we’re
[3:31:45] plan advisory committee so we’re
Going to be doing that over the
[3:31:47] going to be doing that over the
Next week ore so and getting
[3:31:49] next week ore so and getting
Those folks back before the
[3:31:51] those folks back before the
Council hopefully to next city
[3:31:52] council hopefully to next city
Council meeting so we can get
[3:31:53] council meeting so we can get
Those meetings started which is
[3:31:56] those meetings started which is
Very important.
[3:31:57] very important.
Regarding my mayor’s comments
[3:31:59] regarding my mayor’s comments
Most of you were not at our
[3:32:01] most of you were not at our
Study session we had earlier
[3:32:02] study session we had earlier
About our budget.
[3:32:04] about our budget.
And so it was sobering to hear
[3:32:07] and so it was sobering to hear
The state of our finances.
[3:32:10] the state of our finances.
There is a projected $11.3
[3:32:15] there is a projected $11.3
Million defendant  deficit for t
[3:32:20] million defendant  deficit for t
Year.
[3:32:20] year.
But when we have a little bit
[3:32:23] but when we have a little bit
Less than 11
[3:32:27] less than 11
We have many needs in the city
[3:32:29] we have many needs in the city
Of antioch as you know.
[3:32:31] of antioch as you know.
Our limited resources compete
[3:32:33] our limited resources compete
For all of those.
[3:32:35] for all of those.
This is down from a $27 million
[3:32:38] this is down from a $27 million
Deficit last year, so we have
[3:32:39] deficit last year, so we have
Made a lot of progress as a
[3:32:42] made a lot of progress as a
Council working that down, but
[3:32:45] council working that down, but
We have a lot of work to do to
[3:32:48] we have a lot of work to do to
Keep going.
[3:32:50] keep going.
We can’t continue business as
[3:32:52] we can’t continue business as
Usual.
[3:32:52] usual.
We have to figure out ways to
[3:32:55] we have to figure out ways to
Increase revenue and decrease
[3:32:58] increase revenue and decrease
Costs accordingly.
[3:33:00] costs accordingly.
85% of revenue comes from taxes,
[3:33:03] 85% of revenue comes from taxes,
Property taxes, sales taxes,
[3:33:07] property taxes, sales taxes,
Different taxes, so we are
[3:33:11] different taxes, so we are
Heavily tax dependent.
[3:33:13] heavily tax dependent.
Economic development is
[3:33:14] economic development is
Important but a lot of things
[3:33:16] important but a lot of things
Drive that in the city, public
[3:33:18] drive that in the city, public
Safety being one of the largest
[3:33:20] safety being one of the largest
Things, making sure when people
[3:33:22] things, making sure when people
Have a business here, they want
[3:33:24] have a business here, they want
To keep it here, it can grow and
[3:33:27] to keep it here, it can grow and
Attract new businesses to come
[3:33:29] attract new businesses to come
To the city of antioch.
[3:33:31] to the city of antioch.
Staff is working hard on a plan
[3:33:33] staff is working hard on a plan
As we speak to bring back to the
[3:33:35] as we speak to bring back to the
City council to talk about
[3:33:37] city council to talk about
Economic development.
[3:33:39] economic development.
That is one of the three
[3:33:41] that is one of the three
Priorities we adopted at the
[3:33:44] priorities we adopted at the
Last city council meeting,
[3:33:45] last city council meeting,
Economic development, driven by
[3:33:47] economic development, driven by
Code enforcement.
[3:33:51] code enforcement.
Before the meeting tonight, the
[3:33:52] before the meeting tonight, the
Code enforcement department
[3:33:54] code enforcement department
Talked about what they were
[3:33:55] talked about what they were
Doing to keep the city moving
[3:33:59] doing to keep the city moving
Forward as far as blighted
[3:34:02] forward as far as blighted
Property, graffiti.
[3:34:11] property, graffiti.
We have a plan to work on the
[3:34:14] we have a plan to work on the
Updated ordinance, looking at
[3:34:16] updated ordinance, looking at
Ways to hold people
[3:34:18] ways to hold people
Accountable.
[3:34:19] accountable.
That’s very important, I’m sure
[3:34:20] that’s very important, I’m sure
To all of you like it is to city
[3:34:22] to all of you like it is to city
Council.
[3:34:23] council.
Another area priority for the
[3:34:25] another area priority for the
City council in the upcoming
[3:34:27] city council in the upcoming
Budget and year is having a
[3:34:28] budget and year is having a
Fully staffed police department,
[3:34:31] fully staffed police department,
Complying with the doj,
[3:34:33] complying with the doj,
Substations was another as was
[3:34:35] substations was another as was
Mentioned a grand opening of the
[3:34:38] mentioned a grand opening of the
Substation in sick in in
[3:34:45] substation in sick in in
Sycamore square tomorrow at 5:30
[3:34:47] sycamore square tomorrow at 5:30
If you can make it.
[3:34:49] if you can make it.
It will be big for the
[3:34:50] it will be big for the
Neighborhood.
[3:34:51] neighborhood.
Youth is a huge priority for the
[3:34:53] youth is a huge priority for the
City council.
[3:34:54] city council.
Youth in every way.
[3:34:56] youth in every way.
Finally, homelessness, making
[3:34:58] finally, homelessness, making
Sure that we are addressing
[3:35:00] sure that we are addressing
That.
[3:35:00] that.
Were going to work on a two year
[3:35:03] were going to work on a two year
Plan, figure out what to do with
[3:35:05] plan, figure out what to do with
The delta fair property.
[3:35:07] the delta fair property.
We have a lot of things we are
[3:35:09] we have a lot of things we are
Working on again.
[3:35:10] working on again.
The bottom line is that we need
[3:35:12] the bottom line is that we need
Public engagement working
[3:35:13] public engagement working
Through the budget over the next
[3:35:15] through the budget over the next
Couple of months.
[3:35:16] couple of months.
It’s a tough discussion.
[3:35:18] it’s a tough discussion.
Tough decisions are need to be
[3:35:20] tough decisions are need to be
Made.
[3:35:20] made.
We need to do them in the best
[3:35:22] we need to do them in the best
Interest of the antioch
[3:35:24] interest of the antioch
Community.
[3:35:24] community.
We need to hear your voices and
[3:35:27] we need to hear your voices and
Hope you will all stay engaged
[3:35:29] hope you will all stay engaged
In that.
[3:35:30] in that.
That concludes my comments.
[3:35:32] that concludes my comments.
Our presentation today is the
[3:35:35] our presentation today is the
Next item number four is the
[3:35:38] next item number four is the
District plan east bay park
[3:35:41] district plan east bay park
District.
[3:35:42] district.
Our director collin is here.
[3:35:46] our director collin is here.
Director will talk about the
[3:35:48] director will talk about the
Plan.
[3:35:48] plan.
I think we have a powerpoint.
[3:35:51] I think we have a powerpoint.
We’ll grill him with questions
[3:35:52] we’ll grill him with questions
About all we want to know about
[3:35:54] about all we want to know about
The park district.
[3:35:55] the park district.
>> certainly, mayor.
[3:35:57] >> certainly, mayor.
I was told there is a problem
[3:35:58] I was told there is a problem
With the powerpoint.
[3:35:59] with the powerpoint.
We got it?
[3:36:00] we got it?
All right.
[3:36:02] all right.
I was prepared to work without
[3:36:05] I was prepared to work without
It.
[3:36:07] it.
Thank you, mayor,
[3:36:09] thank you, mayor,
Councilmembers, city manager and
[3:36:11] councilmembers, city manager and
Public.
[3:36:11] public.
My name is collin coffee.
[3:36:14] my name is collin coffee.
I represent ward 7 on the board
[3:36:17] I represent ward 7 on the board
Of directors east bay park
[3:36:20] of directors east bay park
District.
[3:36:21] district.
Ward 7 is the northern
[3:36:22] ward 7 is the northern
Waterfront of contra costa
[3:36:25] waterfront of contra costa
County and east county into our
[3:36:30] county and east county into our
Delta community.
[3:36:30] delta community.
I think you all are aware that
[3:36:34] I think you all are aware that
This incredibly expansive and
[3:36:37] this incredibly expansive and
Wonderful park -- regional park
[3:36:40] wonderful park -- regional park
And trail system we have in the
[3:36:41] and trail system we have in the
East bay is a result of our
[3:36:45] east bay is a result of our
Founders deciding 90 years ago
[3:36:48] founders deciding 90 years ago
That these two counties, alameda
[3:36:51] that these two counties, alameda
And contra costa county,
[3:36:53] and contra costa county,
Wouldn’t rely on park
[3:36:55] wouldn’t rely on park
Departments.
[3:36:56] departments.
Instead, they created what has
[3:36:57] instead, they created what has
Turned out to be the largest
[3:36:59] turned out to be the largest
Local government in the country
[3:37:01] local government in the country
Devoted to regional parks and
[3:37:03] devoted to regional parks and
Trails.
[3:37:05] trails.
The east bay regional park
[3:37:07] the east bay regional park
District.
[3:37:07] district.
We have an independent budget
[3:37:10] we have an independent budget
Because we have our own property
[3:37:12] because we have our own property
Taxes and are not dependent on
[3:37:14] taxes and are not dependent on
Counties or states or other
[3:37:17] counties or states or other
Government entity, and we have
[3:37:19] government entity, and we have
Our own elected board.
[3:37:29] our own elected board.
There we are.
[3:37:30] there we are.
So, you know, we have arrived at
[3:37:33] so, you know, we have arrived at
A point where our annual expense
[3:37:36] a point where our annual expense
Budget is around 3 370
[3:37:40] budget is around 3 370
$370 million, we have a thousand
[3:37:42] $370 million, we have a thousand
Employees, a fully staffed 70
[3:37:45] employees, a fully staffed 70
Sworn officer police department,
[3:37:47] sworn officer police department,
Firedfire department and two
[3:37:50] firedfire department and two
Helicopters.
[3:37:51] helicopters.
It’s a remarkable accomplishment
[3:37:57] it’s a remarkable accomplishment
To have this incredible park
[3:38:00] to have this incredible park
System.
[3:38:00] system.
The task I have is to describe
[3:38:03] the task I have is to describe
For you the master plan process
[3:38:06] for you the master plan process
That we are currently engaged
[3:38:08] that we are currently engaged
In.
[3:38:09] in.
It is informed largely by a
[3:38:12] it is informed largely by a
Mission that involves recreation
[3:38:15] mission that involves recreation
And conservation of land and
[3:38:17] and conservation of land and
Access for people, climate
[3:38:21] access for people, climate
Resiliency and wildfire
[3:38:22] resiliency and wildfire
Protection these days.
[3:38:24] protection these days.
The district plan that we are
[3:38:26] the district plan that we are
Preparing will guide the future
[3:38:28] preparing will guide the future
Of the east bay parks and
[3:38:31] of the east bay parks and
Address changing conditions
[3:38:33] address changing conditions
Including climate, the economy,
[3:38:35] including climate, the economy,
Demographics and park usage.
[3:38:38] demographics and park usage.
Among our desired outcomes for
[3:38:41] among our desired outcomes for
This plan will be to inform us
[3:38:44] this plan will be to inform us
By the diverse communities that
[3:38:46] by the diverse communities that
Use our parks, benefit from or
[3:38:50] use our parks, benefit from or
Seek greater access to park
[3:38:52] seek greater access to park
District resources and move
[3:38:55] district resources and move
Accordingly.
[3:38:58] accordingly.
Themes are equity resilient,
[3:39:01] themes are equity resilient,
Fiscal sustainability and
[3:39:04] fiscal sustainability and
Collaboration, these are the
[3:39:06] collaboration, these are the
Topics for our goals including
[3:39:10] topics for our goals including
Access, experience, resource
[3:39:12] access, experience, resource
Protection and public land
[3:39:15] protection and public land
Management.
[3:39:16] management.
Our timeline for this master
[3:39:18] our timeline for this master
Planning process is accordingly
[3:39:21] planning process is accordingly
Here presented.
[3:39:24] here presented.
Round one was visioning and
[3:39:27] round one was visioning and
Largely based on feedback from a
[3:39:30] largely based on feedback from a
Community survey that resulted
[3:39:32] community survey that resulted
In 6,000 people responding to
[3:39:34] in 6,000 people responding to
What they wanted to see for the
[3:39:36] what they wanted to see for the
Future of the east bay park
[3:39:38] future of the east bay park
System.
[3:39:38] system.
We are currently engaged in
[3:39:40] we are currently engaged in
Round two, focused on the master
[3:39:43] round two, focused on the master
Plans, goals, actions and
[3:39:46] plans, goals, actions and
Priorities.
[3:39:47] priorities.
We are largely doing this, I
[3:39:50] we are largely doing this, I
Think -- oops.
[3:39:58] think -- oops.
Oops -- by reaching out to
[3:40:00] \hoops -- by reaching out to
Community groups and the general
[3:40:03] community groups and the general
Public as well as important
[3:40:04] public as well as important
Partners like the city of
[3:40:06] partners like the city of
Antioch.
[3:40:06] antioch.
So far what we have been hearing
[3:40:09] so far what we have been hearing
Is park users are most
[3:40:12] is park users are most
Interested in investing in
[3:40:13] interested in investing in
Existing parklands, providing
[3:40:16] existing parklands, providing
Access to newly acquired
[3:40:18] access to newly acquired
Parklands and balancing resource
[3:40:21] parklands and balancing resource
Conservation and public access.
[3:40:27] conservation and public access.
Round two, as I mentioned,
[3:40:29] round two, as I mentioned,
Emerging partners reaching out
[3:40:31] emerging partners reaching out
To established partners,
[3:40:33] to established partners,
Institutional partners, tribes,
[3:40:35] institutional partners, tribes,
Park visitors and our own
[3:40:39] park visitors and our own
Staff.
[3:40:40] staff.
Currently we are engaged in
[3:40:43] currently we are engaged in
Aggressive outreach and
[3:40:45] aggressive outreach and
Awareness.
[3:40:45] awareness.
We have consultants working with
[3:40:48] we have consultants working with
Various community groups
[3:40:49] various community groups
Including out here in east
[3:40:53] including out here in east
Contra costa.
[3:40:54] contra costa.
We hope by next winter to have a
[3:40:57] we hope by next winter to have a
Draft district plan for all to
[3:40:59] draft district plan for all to
Review and have further input.
[3:41:01] review and have further input.
It will then conclude as our
[3:41:04] it will then conclude as our
Strategic road map with key
[3:41:07] strategic road map with key
Priorities with input, existing
[3:41:10] priorities with input, existing
Conditions and future trends.
[3:41:12] conditions and future trends.
All are invited to go to eb
[3:41:16] all are invited to go to eb
Parks.org.
[3:41:16] parks.org.
There is a banner there,
[3:41:18] there is a banner there,
District plan.
[3:41:19] district plan.
It has all of the background
[3:41:20] it has all of the background
Information.
[3:41:21] information.
A lot of demographic information
[3:41:23] a lot of demographic information
That’s fascinating to review.
[3:41:26] that’s fascinating to review.
We can go city by city and
[3:41:30] we can go city by city and
Determine whether people who
[3:41:32] determine whether people who
Reside in whatever city use our
[3:41:34] reside in whatever city use our
Parks very much and how they use
[3:41:36] parks very much and how they use
Our parks, how they get to our
[3:41:38] our parks, how they get to our
Parks.
[3:41:38] parks.
It’s fascinating stuff.
[3:41:41] it’s fascinating stuff.
You would be pleased to know
[3:41:44] you would be pleased to know
Antioch residents use our
[3:41:46] antioch residents use our
Parks.
[3:41:46] parks.
They are active park users in
[3:41:48] they are active park users in
This area.
[3:41:51] this area.
Then, thank you.
[3:41:53] then, thank you.
What I want to do now is talk
[3:41:55] what I want to do now is talk
About a separate planning
[3:41:56] about a separate planning
Process that we engaged in.
[3:41:59] process that we engaged in.
That’s on the contra loma
[3:42:03] that’s on the contra loma
Lagoon.
[3:42:04] lagoon.
History, long story short, we
[3:42:07] history, long story short, we
Started repairing problems with
[3:42:09] started repairing problems with
The lagoon, and it turned into
[3:42:11] the lagoon, and it turned into
One of those -- you know, this
[3:42:15] one of those -- you know, this
Old house kind of story?
[3:42:18] old house kind of story?
You start tearing into it and
[3:42:21] you start tearing into it and
Find things wrong more serious
[3:42:23] find things wrong more serious
Than you thought.
[3:42:24] than you thought.
You get to the point you are
[3:42:27] you get to the point you are
Practically rebuilding the
[3:42:28] practically rebuilding the
Home?
[3:42:28] home?
That’s what happened here.
[3:42:30] that’s what happened here.
It got to the point where staff
[3:42:32] it got to the point where staff
And our consultants determined
[3:42:35] and our consultants determined
That we can’t repair that
[3:42:38] that we can’t repair that
Lagoon, so we closed it, and as
[3:42:41] lagoon, so we closed it, and as
Of last year, mid 2025, we had
[3:42:48] of last year, mid 2025, we had
Come up with plan a and b to
[3:42:50] come up with plan a and b to
Replace it with a new loo
[3:42:54] replace it with a new loo
Lagoon, pricing between 10 and
[3:43:01] lagoon, pricing between 10 and
$15 million.
[3:43:01] $15 million.
Interesting process to go
[3:43:02] interesting process to go
Through to determine what should
[3:43:04] through to determine what should
Replace the old lagoon and what
[3:43:08] replace the old lagoon and what
Kind of facility it would
[3:43:10] kind of facility it would
Become.
[3:43:10] become.
They are currently working on a
[3:43:13] they are currently working on a
Plan c.
[3:43:14] plan c.
I have not seen that yet.
[3:43:16] I have not seen that yet.
It might be, for instance, a
[3:43:20] it might be, for instance, a
Regular pool rather than allah a
[3:43:27] regular pool rather than allah a
Lagoon allowing us to do more
[3:43:29] lagoon allowing us to do more
Programming out there.
[3:43:30] programming out there.
We hired last much a community
[3:43:33] we hired last much a community
Outreach consulting firm that
[3:43:36] outreach consulting firm that
Will commence this summer with
[3:43:39] will commence this summer with
Community forums in antioch to
[3:43:41] community forums in antioch to
Go over these plans for a
[3:43:43] go over these plans for a
Possible replacement of the
[3:43:45] possible replacement of the
Lagoon and get community
[3:43:47] lagoon and get community
Feedback so we can be informed.
[3:43:49] feedback so we can be informed.
We are going to spend a lot of
[3:43:51] we are going to spend a lot of
Money on this at some point, by
[3:43:54] money on this at some point, by
Thebuy the community what
[3:44:00] thebuy the community what
Programming they want at that
[3:44:02] programming they want at that
Facility.
[3:44:03] facility.
I want to introduce pete da
[3:44:08] I want to introduce pete da
Quincy, manager of life guard
[3:44:10] quincy, manager of life guard
Services.
[3:44:11] services.
I’m proud of what pete has been
[3:44:13] I’m proud of what pete has been
Doing in the community and
[3:44:16] doing in the community and
Surrounding communities in lieu
[3:44:17] surrounding communities in lieu
Of having the lagoon facility
[3:44:19] of having the lagoon facility
Available.
[3:44:20] available.
If pete could come up to talk to
[3:44:22] if pete could come up to talk to
That?
[3:44:23] that?
>> thank you, director coffee.
[3:44:27] >> thank you, director coffee.
City council, mr. Mayor, mayor
[3:44:30] city council, mr. Mayor, mayor
Pro-tem, city manager scott,
[3:44:32] pro-tem, city manager scott,
Staff and public, my name is
[3:44:35] staff and public, my name is
Pete da quincy, service manager
[3:44:39] pete da quincy, service manager
For east bay national park.
[3:44:43] for east bay national park.
Co tra loma is one that I
[3:44:46] co tra loma is one that I
Oversaw.
[3:44:48] oversaw.
The immediate place we reached
[3:44:49] the immediate place we reached
Out to was antioch unified
[3:44:53] out to was antioch unified
School district because they
[3:44:54] school district because they
Have two pools available being
[3:44:56] have two pools available being
Under utilized deer valley and
[3:44:59] under utilized deer valley and
Antioch high.
[3:45:00] antioch high.
We then proceeded to work with
[3:45:02] we then proceeded to work with
Them in regards to what could we
[3:45:05] them in regards to what could we
Provide to the community
[3:45:06] provide to the community
Members?
[3:45:07] members?
We started to work on developing
[3:45:12] we started to work on developing
Programming for the summer for
[3:45:13] programming for the summer for
The sites and swim lessons for
[3:45:16] the sites and swim lessons for
The students.
[3:45:17] the students.
We found a high percentage of
[3:45:19] we found a high percentage of
The student body that did not or
[3:45:21] the student body that did not or
Was not or didn’t have the
[3:45:23] was not or didn’t have the
Ability to swim.
[3:45:24] ability to swim.
We wanted them to learn.
[3:45:27] we wanted them to learn.
We continued to do that.
[3:45:29] we continued to do that.
We continue to do it all the way
[3:45:31] we continue to do it all the way
To the present.
[3:45:32] to the present.
For the starting year of 2024,
[3:45:36] for the starting year of 2024,
We trained roughly in
[3:45:38] we trained roughly in
Partnership over a thousand kids
[3:45:40] partnership over a thousand kids
How to swim at the school
[3:45:43] how to swim at the school
District.
[3:45:44] district.
Historically, we were only at a
[3:45:47] historically, we were only at a
Threshold we could get to was
[3:45:49] threshold we could get to was
500 at contra loma.
[3:45:52] 500 at contra loma.
Getting to a thousand working
[3:45:54] getting to a thousand working
With the school districts was
[3:45:56] with the school districts was
Phenomenal.
[3:45:57] phenomenal.
The last year of 2025, we did
[3:46:00] the last year of 2025, we did
3,000 students.
[3:46:01] 3,000 students.
Some of the other things we have
[3:46:03] some of the other things we have
Done in addition to that, which
[3:46:05] done in addition to that, which
Really came from the drivers of
[3:46:07] really came from the drivers of
The community and the students
[3:46:09] the community and the students
Is, we received a call, because
[3:46:16] is, we received a call, because
Dozer libby doesn’t have a pool
[3:46:18] dozer libby doesn’t have a pool
And they wanted to do
[3:46:19] and they wanted to do
Something.
[3:46:20] something.
When I met with them they were
[3:46:22] when I met with them they were
Saying, basically, we would like
[3:46:24] saying, basically, we would like
To have east bay regional parks
[3:46:27] to have east bay regional parks
Come out to teach cpr to the
[3:46:29] come out to teach cpr to the
Students.
[3:46:30] students.
I said no, we would not do
[3:46:33] I said no, we would not do
That.
[3:46:33] that.
What we would do instead was
[3:46:35] what we would do instead was
Train the students to be the
[3:46:37] train the students to be the
Instructors.
[3:46:38] instructors.
They would then -- we would
[3:46:40] they would then -- we would
Provide them the equipment, find
[3:46:42] provide them the equipment, find
Them the means to cover
[3:46:44] them the means to cover
Certifications and allow the
[3:46:45] certifications and allow the
Students to teach each other,
[3:46:48] students to teach each other,
Peers and students.
[3:46:50] peers and students.
Within the first year they
[3:46:52] within the first year they
Trained over 500 students.
[3:46:54] trained over 500 students.
This last year they did a
[3:46:59] this last year they did a
Phenomenal job, and it extended
[3:47:01] phenomenal job, and it extended
Beyond dozer libby and has moved
[3:47:04] beyond dozer libby and has moved
To antioch high.
[3:47:06] to antioch high.
It’s also gone into the middle
[3:47:08] it’s also gone into the middle
Schools where the eighth
[3:47:10] schools where the eighth
Graders, principal bower at the
[3:47:13] graders, principal bower at the
Time at the middle school, pete,
[3:47:16] time at the middle school, pete,
We would like to see something
[3:47:17] we would like to see something
The eighth graders can do.
[3:47:19] the eighth graders can do.
Can you make it happen?
[3:47:21] can you make it happen?
I don’t know what we can do for
[3:47:24] I don’t know what we can do for
Young eighth graders.
[3:47:25] young eighth graders.
I reached out to national red
[3:47:28] I reached out to national red
Cross and wavered us to allow
[3:47:32] cross and wavered us to allow
Eighth graders to be instructors
[3:47:35] eighth graders to be instructors
In cpr.
[3:47:36] in cpr.
They certified six and seventh
[3:47:39] they certified six and seventh
Graders and we extended the
[3:47:41] graders and we extended the
Program to park middle school,
[3:47:43] program to park middle school,
Orchard park, dallas ranch.
[3:47:48] orchard park, dallas ranch.
For 2024-25, the last year they
[3:47:51] for 2024-25, the last year they
Certified a little under 1400
[3:47:54] certified a little under 1400
Kids, the high schools, the
[3:47:56] kids, the high schools, the
Middle schools, this year at
[3:47:58] middle schools, this year at
This point, even before we are,
[3:48:02] this point, even before we are,
They are at 1700.
[3:48:04] they are at 1700.
It’s the students driving the
[3:48:06] it’s the students driving the
Work.
[3:48:06] work.
I provide the equipment and
[3:48:09] I provide the equipment and
Cover certifications through the
[3:48:11] cover certifications through the
Grant but the students drive the
[3:48:14] grant but the students drive the
Program and it’s engaging them
[3:48:17] program and it’s engaging them
Within the community, serving
[3:48:19] within the community, serving
Their peers, the community,
[3:48:22] their peers, the community,
Leadership development, making
[3:48:25] leadership development, making
Adult decisions about how to
[3:48:26] adult decisions about how to
Give back.
[3:48:27] give back.
Next week, I shouldn’t say next
[3:48:29] next week, I shouldn’t say next
Week.
[3:48:30] week.
Friday they’ll be at dallas
[3:48:33] friday they’ll be at dallas
Ranch serving there.
[3:48:34] ranch serving there.
Two weeks from now, we’ll a
[3:48:38] two weeks from now, we’ll a
Pilot of an idea walking from
[3:48:40] pilot of an idea walking from
Park to sutter elementary to
[3:48:45] park to sutter elementary to
Provide information to the
[3:48:46] provide information to the
Fourth and fifth graders.
[3:48:47] fourth and fifth graders.
What they are doing hasn’t been
[3:48:50] what they are doing hasn’t been
Done anywhere in the country.
[3:48:52] done anywhere in the country.
It’s a big deal.
[3:48:53] it’s a big deal.
I can’t thank enough for the
[3:48:56] I can’t thank enough for the
Community members, students
[3:48:57] community members, students
Themselves, and the schools
[3:48:59] themselves, and the schools
Allowing us to do this.
[3:49:01] allowing us to do this.
Again, I know no dozer libby is
[3:49:06] again, I know no dozer libby is
Reaching out, extending the
[3:49:09] reaching out, extending the
Service beyond antioch to
[3:49:11] service beyond antioch to
Oakley, to brentwood, to the
[3:49:13] oakley, to brentwood, to the
Students there.
[3:49:14] students there.
Again, we’ll continue to do
[3:49:15] again, we’ll continue to do
That.
[3:49:17] that.
I know as we continue to move
[3:49:19] I know as we continue to move
Forward, we’ll expand the
[3:49:20] forward, we’ll expand the
Program for swimming and for
[3:49:22] program for swimming and for
First aid cpr, the kids are
[3:49:26] first aid cpr, the kids are
Teaching epipens, asthma
[3:49:31] teaching epipens, asthma
Inhaler, nay naloxone.
[3:49:35] inhaler, nay naloxone.
They are in talks with the city
[3:49:37] they are in talks with the city
As to what we can do to support
[3:49:39] as to what we can do to support
The waterpark in regards to
[3:49:41] the waterpark in regards to
Training and development and so
[3:49:43] training and development and so
Forth.
[3:49:44] forth.
Is there any questions you might
[3:49:47] is there any questions you might
Have at this time that I could
[3:49:49] have at this time that I could
Answer?
[3:49:49] answer?
>> mayor ron bernal:   before we
[3:49:51] >> mayor ron bernal:   before we
Ask questions, if there is
[3:49:54] ask questions, if there is
Public comment on this, I would
[3:49:55] public comment on this, I would
Like to take that first and then
[3:49:57] like to take that first and then
We can ask questions.
[3:49:58] we can ask questions.
>> clerk:   we have one public
[3:50:03] >> clerk:   we have one public
Comment.
[3:50:10] comment.
>> thank you for the
[3:50:11] >> thank you for the
Presentation.
[3:50:12] presentation.
I wanted to say that I noticed
[3:50:15] I wanted to say that I noticed
One thing that’s different from
[3:50:20] one thing that’s different from
Alameda county to this county.
[3:50:23] alameda county to this county.
Alameda county hoffa silties you
[3:50:25] alameda county hoffa silties you
Can rent and use in their public
[3:50:29] can rent and use in their public
Parks.
[3:50:30] parks.
You can have weddings.
[3:50:32] you can have weddings.
You can have anniversary, all
[3:50:37] you can have anniversary, all
Kinnes of things.
[3:50:39] kinnes of things.
I have not seen that in contra
[3:50:41] I have not seen that in contra
Costa county.
[3:50:41] costa county.
I have not seen places you can
[3:50:43] I have not seen places you can
Rent to do that type of thing,
[3:50:45] rent to do that type of thing,
Have weddings.
[3:50:47] have weddings.
That generates a lot of things.
[3:50:49] that generates a lot of things.
I gave my youngest daughter a
[3:50:51] I gave my youngest daughter a
Baby shower and another one
[3:50:53] baby shower and another one
Something else there.
[3:50:54] something else there.
I wonder why that hasn’t been
[3:50:58] I wonder why that hasn’t been
Implemented here and as a means
[3:50:59] implemented here and as a means
Of making -- generating more
[3:51:03] of making -- generating more
Revenue?
[3:51:05] revenue?
>> 40 years ago, I was married
[3:51:11] >> 40 years ago, I was married
In contra costa county in tilten
[3:51:13] in contra costa county in tilten
Park at a park district facility
[3:51:17] park at a park district facility
Known as the brazil room.
[3:51:20] known as the brazil room.
We share 40th anniversaries,
[3:51:22] we share 40th anniversaries,
Don’t we, mayor?
[3:51:24] don’t we, mayor?
We do do that.
[3:51:26] we do do that.
We have various facilities
[3:51:28] we have various facilities
Around the two counties that
[3:51:30] around the two counties that
People can rent.
[3:51:32] people can rent.
People get married at briyonnes
[3:51:38] people get married at briyonnes
Park, there is an area to pay a
[3:51:41] park, there is an area to pay a
Fee and hold a wedding there.
[3:51:45] fee and hold a wedding there.
Kenkennedy grove can be rented.
[3:51:50] kenkennedy grove can be rented.
Yeah.
[3:51:52] yeah.
Black diamond, no.
[3:51:54] black diamond, no.
But we are working on it at
[3:51:57] but we are working on it at
Black diamond.
[3:51:59] black diamond.
The visitor center in the
[3:52:01] the visitor center in the
Mountain that is being
[3:52:04] mountain that is being
Reinforced so that we can have
[3:52:06] reinforced so that we can have
Groups in there again so you can
[3:52:08] groups in there again so you can
Have a neat wedding or some
[3:52:11] have a neat wedding or some
Other event basically in a cave
[3:52:13] other event basically in a cave
In the mountain.
[3:52:16] in the mountain.
We used to do that kind of
[3:52:18] we used to do that kind of
Thing.
[3:52:18] thing.
>> what about potentially the
[3:52:21] >> what about potentially the
Development that you guys are
[3:52:23] development that you guys are
Doing at roddy rarnlg?
[3:52:25] doing at roddy rarnlg?
>>ranch?
[3:52:27] >>ranch?
>> roddy ranch is largely a
[3:52:30] >> roddy ranch is largely a
Habitat preserve.
[3:52:32] habitat preserve.
We’ll provide trails, but we are
[3:52:34] we’ll provide trails, but we are
Prohibited from building things
[3:52:36] prohibited from building things
There because of the habitat
[3:52:38] there because of the habitat
Issues.
[3:52:38] issues.
I wanted to say one more thing.
[3:52:40] I wanted to say one more thing.
The added value for what pete
[3:52:42] the added value for what pete
Has been doing is keeping a
[3:52:44] has been doing is keeping a
Bunch of life guards employed.
[3:52:48] bunch of life guards employed.
I really appreciate that part of
[3:52:50] I really appreciate that part of
It.
[3:52:50] it.
His programs are literally
[3:52:53] his programs are literally
Training future life guards that
[3:52:55] training future life guards that
We’ll have.
[3:52:56] we’ll have.
There is a lot of strategic
[3:52:58] there is a lot of strategic
Value in this for the practice
[3:53:00] value in this for the practice
As well.
[3:53:02] as well.
>> mayor ron bernal:   awesome.
[3:53:05] >> mayor ron bernal:   awesome.
Any other public comment?
[3:53:06] any other public comment?
>> clerk:   no further public
[3:53:11] >> clerk:   no further public
Comment.
[3:53:13] comment.
Sorry.
[3:53:15] sorry.
>> can I come forward to be on
[3:53:17] >> can I come forward to be on
The record?
[3:53:18] the record?
>> clerk:   please, come
[3:53:23] >> clerk:   please, come
Forward.
[3:53:24] forward.
>> thank you, mayor, city
[3:53:26] >> thank you, mayor, city
Council members.
[3:53:28] council members.
I was curious if park and rec
[3:53:32] I was curious if park and rec
For antioch has an adaptive and
[3:53:36] for antioch has an adaptive and
Inclusive resource program for
[3:53:39] inclusive resource program for
Disabled individuals to have
[3:53:40] disabled individuals to have
Like a sensory experience at the
[3:53:43] like a sensory experience at the
Park?
[3:53:44] park?
I know that it’s missing in most
[3:53:47] I know that it’s missing in most
Parks, but some cities in contra
[3:53:49] parks, but some cities in contra
Costa do in fact have a program
[3:53:52] costa do in fact have a program
Specifically designed for people
[3:53:53] specifically designed for people
With disabilities.
[3:53:54] with disabilities.
>> we have staff that are
[3:53:58] >> we have staff that are
Devoted to that.
[3:54:01] devoted to that.
>> mayor ron bernal:   thank
[3:54:03] >> mayor ron bernal:   thank
You.
[3:54:03] you.
Any others?
[3:54:06] any others?
One more, mr. Broom.
[3:54:10] one more, mr. Broom.
>> good evening, mayor and
[3:54:16] >> good evening, mayor and
Council.
[3:54:17] council.
Good to see you, collin.
[3:54:18] good to see you, collin.
I used to intern for st. Mount
[3:54:23] I used to intern for st. Mount
Diablo and took a wilderness
[3:54:26] diablo and took a wilderness
First aid training.
[3:54:28] first aid training.
They offer outdoor experiences
[3:54:30] they offer outdoor experiences
And the like.
[3:54:30] and the like.
To see the work pete has done
[3:54:33] to see the work pete has done
Having worked at dozer libby as
[3:54:36] having worked at dozer libby as
Well and other educational
[3:54:39] well and other educational
Institutions in town, I would
[3:54:40] institutions in town, I would
Love to see the city -- perhaps
[3:54:43] love to see the city -- perhaps
I can’t make it to the city
[3:54:45] I can’t make it to the city
School standing committee
[3:54:47] school standing committee
Because I’m teaching, however, I
[3:54:48] because I’m teaching, however, I
Would love to see collaboration
[3:54:50] would love to see collaboration
With the city and school
[3:54:52] with the city and school
District to enable our youth not
[3:54:56] district to enable our youth not
Only to have -- prowess in
[3:55:01] only to have -- prowess in
Aquatic life saving, but
[3:55:05] aquatic life saving, but
Wilderness education
[3:55:05] wilderness education
Opportunities.
[3:55:06] opportunities.
There are no outdoor education
[3:55:10] there are no outdoor education
Programs within the school
[3:55:11] programs within the school
District I’m aware of at the
[3:55:12] district I’m aware of at the
Moment.
[3:55:13] moment.
Getting everyone to come
[3:55:15] getting everyone to come
Together to partner toward that
[3:55:16] together to partner toward that
And make it safer for the
[3:55:19] and make it safer for the
Antioch residents to hike.
[3:55:22] antioch residents to hike.
We have to deal with
[3:55:24] we have to deal with
Rattlesnakes -- there are a lot
[3:55:26] rattlesnakes -- there are a lot
Of hazards.
[3:55:26] of hazards.
We may be close to █anurban
[3:55:29] we may be close to █anurban
Environment, but you can get far
[3:55:33] environment, but you can get far
Away from help quickly.
[3:55:35] away from help quickly.
Encouraging the community to get
[3:55:37] encouraging the community to get
That kind of training and
[3:55:38] that kind of training and
Education and the love for the
[3:55:40] education and the love for the
Experience of the outdoors would
[3:55:41] experience of the outdoors would
Be amazing.
[3:55:42] be amazing.
Seeing more of the program
[3:55:45] seeing more of the program
Expand from aquatics to other
[3:55:48] expand from aquatics to other
First aid would be amazing.
[3:55:49] first aid would be amazing.
>> mayor ron bernal:   thank
[3:55:53] >> mayor ron bernal:   thank
You.
[3:55:54] you.
All right, it’s to the council.
[3:56:00] all right, it’s to the council.
Mayor pro-tem.
[3:56:01] mayor pro-tem.
>> two comments.
[3:56:03] >> two comments.
My son is 34 years old.
[3:56:05] my son is 34 years old.
Hehe was a life guard now he’s a
[3:56:12] hehe was a life guard now he’s a
Mitch michelin chef.
[3:56:16] mitch michelin chef.
I’m happy with the experience he
[3:56:19] I’m happy with the experience he
Had.
[3:56:19] had.
It was good for him as he grew
[3:56:21] it was good for him as he grew
Up.
[3:56:21] up.
I’m not letting you off on the
[3:56:24] I’m not letting you off on the
Pool facility at contra loma.
[3:56:28] pool facility at contra loma.
For decades, it played a
[3:56:30] for decades, it played a
Critical role in the city of
[3:56:32] critical role in the city of
Antioch.
[3:56:32] antioch.
It was a point that many, many
[3:56:35] it was a point that many, many
People participated in,
[3:56:37] people participated in,
Particular people who did not
[3:56:38] particular people who did not
Have a lot of money.
[3:56:39] have a lot of money.
It offered them extraordinary
[3:56:43] it offered them extraordinary
Experiences, both in the
[3:56:44] experiences, both in the
Wildlife but also in the
[3:56:46] wildlife but also in the
Swimming, lagoon and things of
[3:56:48] swimming, lagoon and things of
That sort.
[3:56:48] that sort.
You talk about a different
[3:56:51] you talk about a different
Alternative being a built in
[3:56:53] alternative being a built in
Pool.
[3:56:54] pool.
My question is, what’s the
[3:56:55] my question is, what’s the
Timeline?
[3:56:56] timeline?
>> we are going to spend at
[3:56:59] >> we are going to spend at
Least nine months from here on,
[3:57:02] least nine months from here on,
Now that we have the consultant
[3:57:05] now that we have the consultant
On these community engagement
[3:57:08] on these community engagement
Processes, so we get the
[3:57:09] processes, so we get the
Feedback.
[3:57:10] feedback.
That informs the decision as to
[3:57:12] that informs the decision as to
What direction we want to go in
[3:57:14] what direction we want to go in
Createing a new facility there.
[3:57:20] createing a new facility there.
In theory, that could be done
[3:57:22] in theory, that could be done
End of the year or early nengs
[3:57:26] end of the year or early nengs
Next year.
[3:57:26] next year.
When would it be built?
[3:57:28] when would it be built?
I think you know from your
[3:57:29] I think you know from your
Experiences as I have learned
[3:57:31] experiences as I have learned
That, that is a function of
[3:57:33] that, that is a function of
Fundraising.
[3:57:34] fundraising.
We are very good at it.
[3:57:36] we are very good at it.
We are very good at leveraging
[3:57:39] we are very good at leveraging
Our own capital funding, and we
[3:57:41] our own capital funding, and we
Are in pretty good shape on that
[3:57:44] are in pretty good shape on that
Level, and going out to other
[3:57:48] level, and going out to other
Funders.
[3:57:49] funders.
You reach a point where you
[3:57:52] you reach a point where you
Hopefully are close to fully
[3:57:54] hopefully are close to fully
Funded and start going out for
[3:57:55] funded and start going out for
Construction.
[3:57:56] construction.
I don’t know what that timeframe
[3:57:58] I don’t know what that timeframe
Will be.
[3:57:58] will be.
It’s going to need a new
[3:58:01] it’s going to need a new
Administration in washington,
[3:58:02] administration in washington,
For instance.
[3:58:03] for instance.
>> I hope it’s more of a
[3:58:06] >> I hope it’s more of a
Priority.
[3:58:07] priority.
Antioch has not had the lagoon,
[3:58:09] antioch has not had the lagoon,
Has not had the facility at
[3:58:12] has not had the facility at
Least eight years?
[3:58:13] least eight years?
>> three or four years now.
[3:58:16] >> three or four years now.
>> mayor pro-tem:   it is a
[3:58:19] >> mayor pro-tem:   it is a
Priority in the community, and
[3:58:21] priority in the community, and
It’s missing.
[3:58:22] it’s missing.
We had discussion on the
[3:58:24] we had discussion on the
District priority.
[3:58:25] district priority.
It’s needed in eastern contra
[3:58:27] it’s needed in eastern contra
Costa county.
[3:58:29] costa county.
I hope you will republic us well
[3:58:30] I hope you will republic us well
Because the faster the better it
[3:58:33] because the faster the better it
Will be for our community.
[3:58:34] will be for our community.
>> I have my priorities and
[3:58:36] >> I have my priorities and
Staff knows it.
[3:58:38] staff knows it.
I’m with you on that.
[3:58:41] I’m with you on that.
We took quite a bit of time
[3:58:43] we took quite a bit of time
Talking to the water district
[3:58:46] talking to the water district
About whether we could go back
[3:58:48] about whether we could go back
To swimming.
[3:58:48] to swimming.
We have had the discussion.
[3:58:49] we have had the discussion.
We worked at that, and the
[3:58:52] we worked at that, and the
Answer with was no in the end.
[3:58:58] answer with was no in the end.
>> take me along next time.
[3:59:01] >> take me along next time.
>> let’s go.
[3:59:02] >> let’s go.
We can do that.
[3:59:03] we can do that.
>> mayor ron bernal:   anyone
[3:59:06] >> mayor ron bernal:   anyone
Else?
[3:59:06] else?
Any other questions?
[3:59:07] any other questions?
I want to thank you, director
[3:59:09] I want to thank you, director
Coffee.
[3:59:10] coffee.
Pete, thank you for letting us
[3:59:12] pete, thank you for letting us
Know -- I wasn’t aware that all
[3:59:14] know -- I wasn’t aware that all
Of this has been and continues
[3:59:16] of this has been and continues
To go on and is growing and down
[3:59:20] to go on and is growing and down
To the elementary levels.
[3:59:23] to the elementary levels.
The numbers you are putting out
[3:59:26] the numbers you are putting out
There is something to be proud
[3:59:27] there is something to be proud
Of and promote and let the world
[3:59:29] of and promote and let the world
Know about.
[3:59:30] know about.
That’s what you have done in
[3:59:33] that’s what you have done in
Figuring out a way to help our
[3:59:35] figuring out a way to help our
Youth and train them to swim,
[3:59:37] youth and train them to swim,
And train them in cpr, those are
[3:59:40] and train them in cpr, those are
Two important skills, especially
[3:59:42] two important skills, especially
Where you live on the delta.
[3:59:44] where you live on the delta.
Thank you so much for being
[3:59:46] thank you so much for being
Innovative in that area.
[3:59:48] innovative in that area.
>> thank you, mayor bern nalal
[3:59:53] >> thank you, mayor bern nalal
For the kind work.
[3:59:55] for the kind work.
Most of the work is because the
[3:59:56] most of the work is because the
Kids have the inspiration and
[3:59:58] kids have the inspiration and
Drive and want to do it and want
[4:00:00] drive and want to do it and want
To give back.
[4:00:02] to give back.
I’m there to help facilitate
[4:00:04] I’m there to help facilitate
Them in the effort.
[4:00:05] them in the effort.
>> I’m going to leave a pile of
[4:00:09] >> I’m going to leave a pile of
Master plan brochures on your
[4:00:11] master plan brochures on your
Deck out here.
[4:00:12] deck out here.
>> mayor ron bernal:   thank you
[4:00:14] >> mayor ron bernal:   thank you
Again for your presentation.
[4:00:15] again for your presentation.
Very much appreciate it.
[4:00:18] very much appreciate it.
[applause]
[4:00:20] [applause]
>> mayor ron bernal:   moving on
[4:00:22] >> mayor ron bernal:   moving on
To the consent calendar, do we
[4:00:25] to the consent calendar, do we
Have any items council or the
[4:00:29] have any items council or the
Public want to pull?
[4:00:30] public want to pull?
>> m.
[4:00:31] >> m.
>> clerk:   the public would
[4:00:33] >> clerk:   the public would
Like to pull h, j, k and l.
[4:00:44] like to pull h, j, k and l.
>> hj, k, l?
[4:00:46] >> hj, k, l?
>> clerk:   correct.
[4:00:50] >> clerk:   correct.
H, j, k, l.
[4:00:52] h, j, k, l.
>> mayor ron bernal:   do I have
[4:00:54] >> mayor ron bernal:   do I have
A motion to approve everything
[4:00:57] a motion to approve everything
On the consent calendar except
[4:01:00] on the consent calendar except
Items hjk l & m.
[4:01:03] items hjk l & m.
>> so moved.
[4:01:04] >> so moved.
>> motion from councilmember
[4:01:06] >> motion from councilmember
Wilson.
[4:01:06] wilson.
>> second.
[4:01:07] >> second.
>> second from mayor pro-tem
[4:01:10] >> second from mayor pro-tem
Freitas.
[4:01:10] freitas.
Please cast your votes.
[4:01:16] please cast your votes.
>> motion passes, 5-0.
[4:01:21] >> motion passes, 5-0.
>> mayor ron bernal:   item h,
[4:01:25] >> mayor ron bernal:   item h,
Neighborhood traffic calming
[4:01:27] neighborhood traffic calming
Project.
[4:01:27] project.
>> thank you, mayor and city
[4:01:29] >> thank you, mayor and city
Council.
[4:01:29] council.
Is there a question on this or
[4:01:33] is there a question on this or
Do you want a full
[4:01:34] do you want a full
Presentation?
[4:01:35] presentation?
Who pulled this?
[4:01:36] who pulled this?
>> mayor ron bernal:   is it a
[4:01:40] >> mayor ron bernal:   is it a
Member of the public?
[4:01:41] member of the public?
>> mayor ron bernal:   we can
[4:01:43] >> mayor ron bernal:   we can
Hear the public comment,
[4:01:44] hear the public comment,
Please?
[4:01:46] please?
>> it was a question.
[4:01:48] >> it was a question.
I was wondering about the
[4:01:50] I was wondering about the
Listings of the streets.
[4:01:53] listings of the streets.
When are they getting to j
[4:01:55] when are they getting to j
Street and west 10th?
[4:01:58] street and west 10th?
Those are two streets I have
[4:02:01] those are two streets I have
Lived on that are just tore up,
[4:02:09] lived on that are just tore up,
And people are racing through
[4:02:11] and people are racing through
There and there are so many
[4:02:13] there and there are so many
Children on j.
[4:02:15] children on j.
Apartments -- they are out there
[4:02:16] apartments -- they are out there
Playing in the street.
[4:02:18] playing in the street.
I’m wondering when they are
[4:02:19] I’m wondering when they are
Getting to j street and also
[4:02:22] getting to j street and also
West 10th, the street I used to
[4:02:26] west 10th, the street I used to
Live on.
[4:02:27] live on.
>> mayor ron bernal:   thank
[4:02:28] >> mayor ron bernal:   thank
You.
[4:02:28] you.
Any other public comment on this
[4:02:30] any other public comment on this
Item?
[4:02:30] item?
Can you come up to the
[4:02:32] can you come up to the
Microphone, please?
[4:02:33] microphone, please?
>> I’m actually glad you are
[4:02:35] >> I’m actually glad you are
Bringing this up.
[4:02:36] bringing this up.
I wasn’t aware, but we had a
[4:02:39] I wasn’t aware, but we had a
Huge accident where the school
[4:02:41] huge accident where the school
Teacher was hit by a car on
[4:02:45] teacher was hit by a car on
Laurel, and country hills over
[4:02:47] laurel, and country hills over
The weekend.
[4:02:48] the weekend.
Since we have opened up laurel,
[4:02:50] since we have opened up laurel,
We are up to four or five, and
[4:02:52] we are up to four or five, and
That’s a lot of people being
[4:02:54] that’s a lot of people being
Injured in that timeframe.
[4:02:56] injured in that timeframe.
Some of the neighbors -- we get
[4:02:58] some of the neighbors -- we get
Together in the neighborhood.
[4:03:00] together in the neighborhood.
There are like 50 people trying
[4:03:02] there are like 50 people trying
To figure out what’s going on.
[4:03:03] to figure out what’s going on.
We are all hoping you put a
[4:03:06] we are all hoping you put a
Street light in there.
[4:03:08] street light in there.
That would save a lot of lives,
[4:03:10] that would save a lot of lives,
I think.
[4:03:11] I think.
Thank you.
[4:03:12] thank you.
>> mayor ron bernal:   thank
[4:03:13] >> mayor ron bernal:   thank
You.
[4:03:14] you.
Any others?
[4:03:14] any others?
>> clerk:   no further comment
[4:03:19] >> clerk:   no further comment
Cards.
[4:03:21] cards.
>> mayor ron bernal.
[4:03:22] >> mayor ron bernal.
Questions from council?
[4:03:23] questions from council?
None?
[4:03:24] none?
Can I have a motion to approve
[4:03:26] can I have a motion to approve
Item h.
[4:03:26] item h.
>> I move to approve.
[4:03:28] >> I move to approve.
>> motion by councilmember
[4:03:30] >> motion by councilmember
Rocha.
[4:03:30] rocha.
>> second.
[4:03:32] >> second.
>> second by councilmember
[4:03:34] >> second by councilmember
Torres-walker.
[4:03:34] torres-walker.
Please cast your votes.
[4:03:37] please cast your votes.
>> clerk:   motion passes, 5-0.
[4:03:44] >> clerk:   motion passes, 5-0.
>> mayor ron bernal:   miss may,
[4:03:47] >> mayor ron bernal:   miss may,
We can get the answer to your
[4:03:48] we can get the answer to your
Question from staff.
[4:03:50] question from staff.
Item j, consideration of bids
[4:03:52] item j, consideration of bids
For pruitt waterpark
[4:03:55] for pruitt waterpark
Resurfacing?
[4:03:56] resurfacing?
>> thank you, mayor and city
[4:03:58] >> thank you, mayor and city
Council.
[4:03:58] council.
Do you want the presentation or
[4:03:59] do you want the presentation or
Is this a question?
[4:04:01] is this a question?
>> mayor ron bernal:   is this a
[4:04:02] >> mayor ron bernal:   is this a
Question from the public?
[4:04:03] question from the public?
>> clerk:   the public.
[4:04:05] >> clerk:   the public.
Miss mae?
[4:04:08] miss mae?
>> didn’t we approve money for
[4:04:10] >> didn’t we approve money for
Repairs to the pool and steps
[4:04:14] repairs to the pool and steps
Earlier in 2025?
[4:04:17] earlier in 2025?
Wasn’t the money put aside for
[4:04:18] wasn’t the money put aside for
That?
[4:04:19] that?
Wasn’t it approved for that?
[4:04:24] wasn’t it approved for that?
And the same thing for k too?
[4:04:28] and the same thing for k too?
>> mayor ron bernal:   all
[4:04:30] >> mayor ron bernal:   all
Right.
[4:04:31] right.
Any other comments on this or
[4:04:33] any other comments on this or
Questions?
[4:04:34] questions?
>> clerk:   no further comment
[4:04:38] >> clerk:   no further comment
Cards.
[4:04:39] cards.
Oh, one more.
[4:04:45] oh, one more.
Makes it easier for me to see
[4:04:47] makes it easier for me to see
You.
[4:04:47] you.
>> can you give me three
[4:04:50] >> can you give me three
Minutes?
[4:04:50] minutes?
I would love to make things
[4:04:52] I would love to make things
Easier for you, sir, but you
[4:04:55] easier for you, sir, but you
Violent the brown act.
[4:04:57] violent the brown act.
People don’t need to give you
[4:04:59] people don’t need to give you
Their name, fill out cards and
[4:05:02] their name, fill out cards and
You don’t need to answer me.
[4:05:04] you don’t need to answer me.
It’s my three minutes.
[4:05:07] it’s my three minutes.
I’m recapturing my time.
[4:05:08] I’m recapturing my time.
My name is john.
[4:05:10] my name is john.
Been a resident of antioch for
[4:05:12] been a resident of antioch for
25 years.
[4:05:15] 25 years.
I think we have mr. He haven he
[4:05:18] I think we have mr. He haven he
He hefen berger?
[4:05:22] he hefen berger?
Brad?
[4:05:23] brad?
The guy that used to be in
[4:05:25] the guy that used to be in
Charge of recreation, the
[4:05:28] charge of recreation, the
Waterpark?
[4:05:28] waterpark?
He did such a lousy job that we
[4:05:31] he did such a lousy job that we
Don’t have a waterpark.
[4:05:33] don’t have a waterpark.
You need to stop calling it
[4:05:36] you need to stop calling it
That.
[4:05:36] that.
What we have is a swimming
[4:05:38] what we have is a swimming
Pool.
[4:05:38] pool.
We have a swimming pool at
[4:05:41] we have a swimming pool at
Pruitt.
[4:05:41] pruitt.
None of the water slides work.
[4:05:44] none of the water slides work.
Now, let’s go back ten years.
[4:05:46] now, let’s go back ten years.
We used to have water slides
[4:05:51] we used to have water slides
Even they were good enough for
[4:05:52] even they were good enough for
Adults.
[4:05:53] adults.
People would bring their kids,
[4:05:55] people would bring their kids,
Go down them a few times, but
[4:05:58] go down them a few times, but
Most of the time it was for
[4:06:00] most of the time it was for
Their kids.
[4:06:01] their kids.
During the week, you would drive
[4:06:02] during the week, you would drive
By and see in the parking lot
[4:06:05] by and see in the parking lot
Ten school busses.
[4:06:08] ten school busses.
People -- high schools from all
[4:06:10] people -- high schools from all
Over contra costa county used to
[4:06:12] over contra costa county used to
Bring field trips to the
[4:06:13] bring field trips to the
Waterpark.
[4:06:14] waterpark.
That’s how you guys -- that’s
[4:06:16] that’s how you guys -- that’s
How it paid for itself.
[4:06:18] how it paid for itself.
Busses used to show up with
[4:06:20] busses used to show up with
Junior high, high school and
[4:06:22] junior high, high school and
They loved it.
[4:06:24] they loved it.
As soon as mr. Hefen burger -- I
[4:06:29] as soon as mr. Hefen burger -- I
Hope I’m pronouncing his name
[4:06:32] hope I’m pronouncing his name
Right.
[4:06:32] right.
I have a hard name to pronounce
[4:06:35] I have a hard name to pronounce
Too.
[4:06:35] too.
He used to come before you and
[4:06:37] he used to come before you and
Say this is the gem of the bay
[4:06:39] say this is the gem of the bay
Area.
[4:06:40] area.
No, when the water slides broke,
[4:06:43] no, when the water slides broke,
What did brad do in first thing
[4:06:46] what did brad do in first thing
He did was raised the prices.
[4:06:49] he did was raised the prices.
We have no water slides now.
[4:06:51] we have no water slides now.
It’s just a swimming pool, and
[4:06:53] it’s just a swimming pool, and
We are going to raise the
[4:06:55] we are going to raise the
Prices.
[4:06:55] prices.
Guess what happens?
[4:06:56] guess what happens?
We don’t have any money.
[4:06:59] we don’t have any money.
Brad keeps coming to you asking
[4:07:01] brad keeps coming to you asking
You for money.
[4:07:02] you for money.
Some of you are asking the right
[4:07:05] some of you are asking the right
Questions.
[4:07:05] questions.
We can’t afford a waterpark.
[4:07:09] we can’t afford a waterpark.
It would be nice to pick up
[4:07:10] it would be nice to pick up
Everybody and bring them to
[4:07:12] everybody and bring them to
Swim.
[4:07:13] swim.
We can’t afford a waterpark.
[4:07:16] we can’t afford a waterpark.
When brad was in charge, he let
[4:07:18] when brad was in charge, he let
It deteriorate.
[4:07:20] it deteriorate.
Now it’s a swimming pool.
[4:07:22] now it’s a swimming pool.
Stop calling it a waterpark.
[4:07:24] stop calling it a waterpark.
We shouldn’t put money into it
[4:07:27] we shouldn’t put money into it
When we have deficits, millions
[4:07:29] when we have deficits, millions
Of dollars.
[4:07:30] of dollars.
You raise the prices and don’t
[4:07:32] you raise the prices and don’t
Have water slides, and now you
[4:07:35] have water slides, and now you
Want to put 300,000 -- another
[4:07:39] want to put 300,000 -- another
Hundred thousand.
[4:07:41] hundred thousand.
Last year they said why don’t
[4:07:42] last year they said why don’t
You give us $200,000 every year
[4:07:45] you give us $200,000 every year
And we’ll use it.
[4:07:46] and we’ll use it.
Please, don’t be idiots, okay?
[4:07:49] please, don’t be idiots, okay?
You are spending our money
[4:07:51] you are spending our money
Foolishly.
[4:07:51] foolishly.
I have been coming up here ten
[4:07:53] I have been coming up here ten
Years to tell you, you are
[4:07:56] years to tell you, you are
Spending your money foolishly.
[4:07:57] spending your money foolishly.
One of us is right.
[4:08:01] one of us is right.
>> mayor ron bernal:   thank
[4:08:04] >> mayor ron bernal:   thank
You.
[4:08:05] you.
>> I have notes on the waterpark
[4:08:08] >> I have notes on the waterpark
I have been thinking of.
[4:08:09] I have been thinking of.
I’m going to disagree with
[4:08:12] I’m going to disagree with
Mr. Johnny walker, though I
[4:08:14] mr. Johnny walker, though I
Appreciate him.
[4:08:15] appreciate him.
I don’t think we need another
[4:08:17] I don’t think we need another
Closed asset in antioch.
[4:08:18] closed asset in antioch.
We have a lot of things
[4:08:20] we have a lot of things
Closing.
[4:08:20] closing.
I want to talk about how to make
[4:08:23] I want to talk about how to make
The waterpark profitable, an
[4:08:25] the waterpark profitable, an
Asset not just to city finances,
[4:08:28] asset not just to city finances,
But community as well.
[4:08:29] but community as well.
The real issue to me is
[4:08:31] the real issue to me is
Management and customer
[4:08:32] management and customer
Experience.
[4:08:33] experience.
I went and reviewed the reviews
[4:08:36] I went and reviewed the reviews
On it.
[4:08:37] on it.
Not great.
[4:08:38] not great.
Poor customer service.
[4:08:40] poor customer service.
We need to reward the staff who
[4:08:42] we need to reward the staff who
Deliver excellent customer
[4:08:44] deliver excellent customer
Service and help maintain a
[4:08:47] service and help maintain a
Positive park experience for the
[4:08:49] positive park experience for the
Guests.
[4:08:50] guests.
A well-run park attracts repeat
[4:08:54] a well-run park attracts repeat
Visitors and boosts revenue.
[4:08:57] visitors and boosts revenue.
I suggest setting a goal on
[4:08:58] I suggest setting a goal on
Increasing it each year.
[4:08:59] increasing it each year.
Here are ideas that you don’t
[4:09:01] here are ideas that you don’t
Offer.
[4:09:02] offer.
Monthly passes.
[4:09:03] monthly passes.
Instead of a whole year pass,
[4:09:07] instead of a whole year pass,
Maybe a monthly pass for
[4:09:10] maybe a monthly pass for
Grandkids visiting.
[4:09:11] grandkids visiting.
Maybe weekend passes, parents
[4:09:13] maybe weekend passes, parents
Are at work.
[4:09:17] are at work.
Bundled entry and food options,
[4:09:20] bundled entry and food options,
Buy a ticket and it comes with a
[4:09:22] buy a ticket and it comes with a
Drink or something.
[4:09:25] drink or something.
Council of teens, have them plan
[4:09:28] council of teens, have them plan
Something fun that teens would
[4:09:30] something fun that teens would
Like.
[4:09:30] like.
Our slides from having kids,
[4:09:33] our slides from having kids,
It’s not really something my
[4:09:35] it’s not really something my
Kids as teenagers wented to go
[4:09:38] kids as teenagers wented to go
To.
[4:09:39] to.
When they were younger, they
[4:09:41] when they were younger, they
Liked going there.
[4:09:42] liked going there.
Maybe cabanas to do cabana
[4:09:45] maybe cabanas to do cabana
Rentals.
[4:09:48] rentals.
Souvenir cups.
[4:09:52] souvenir cups.
$10 that day, free refills on
[4:09:56] $10 that day, free refills on
Subsequent visits.
[4:09:58] subsequent visits.
Host days might make it fun.
[4:10:01] host days might make it fun.
Invite our neighbors, brentwork,
[4:10:06] invite our neighbors, brentwork,
Pittsburgh.
[4:10:08] pittsburgh.
Oakley.
[4:10:09] oakley.
This is pittsburgh, talk to the
[4:10:11] this is pittsburgh, talk to the
City councils, get them to come
[4:10:13] city councils, get them to come
To it.
[4:10:14] to it.
Talk to schools, do a deer
[4:10:16] talk to schools, do a deer
Valley swim night.
[4:10:20] valley swim night.
Sutter swim night.
[4:10:22] sutter swim night.
I think we need to be more
[4:10:25] I think we need to be more
Innovative.
[4:10:25] innovative.
I have more smart management.
[4:10:27] I have more smart management.
I met nicole, her assistant.
[4:10:30] I met nicole, her assistant.
She’s lovely.
[4:10:32] she’s lovely.
She should train everybody on
[4:10:34] she should train everybody on
Customer service, if you ask
[4:10:36] customer service, if you ask
Me.
[4:10:38] me.
I have more suggestions.
[4:10:40] I have more suggestions.
I can e-mail them if you want me
[4:10:45] I can e-mail them if you want me
To.
[4:10:46] to.
>> mayor ron bernal:   anybody
[4:10:49] >> mayor ron bernal:   anybody
Else?
[4:10:51] else?
>> clerk:   no further public
[4:10:55] >> clerk:   no further public
Comments.
[4:10:56] comments.
>> mayor ron bernal:
[4:10:59] >> mayor ron bernal:
Councilmember torres-walker?
[4:11:00] councilmember torres-walker?
>> city manager scott, can you
[4:11:02] >> city manager scott, can you
Let us know what you have been
[4:11:04] let us know what you have been
Doing related to improving
[4:11:07] doing related to improving
Customer service in the city of
[4:11:08] customer service in the city of
Antioch?
[4:11:09] antioch?
>> yes, in terms of cultural
[4:11:12] >> yes, in terms of cultural
Responsiveness?
[4:11:12] responsiveness?
Our staff is being trained on
[4:11:16] our staff is being trained on
Basically how to give good
[4:11:19] basically how to give good
Customer service.
[4:11:20] customer service.
That starts from the
[4:11:22] that starts from the
Organizational culture,
[4:11:23] organizational culture,
Answering the phones, returning
[4:11:26] answering the phones, returning
Messages within a certain amount
[4:11:27] messages within a certain amount
Of time.
[4:11:28] of time.
I think as exemplified by the
[4:11:31] I think as exemplified by the
Executive assistant to the
[4:11:32] executive assistant to the
Clerk’s office and with the
[4:11:34] clerk’s office and with the
Parks and rec team as well as
[4:11:39] parks and rec team as well as
Motz rots team a tenant of our
[4:11:42] motz rots team a tenant of our
Values, and we are doing things
[4:11:44] values, and we are doing things
To increase how we do customer
[4:11:46] to increase how we do customer
Service.
[4:11:47] service.
You heard about that in code
[4:11:49] you heard about that in code
Enforcement.
[4:11:50] enforcement.
Some people want to wear certain
[4:11:53] some people want to wear certain
Jackets.
[4:11:54] jackets.
It depends on the areas they go
[4:11:56] it depends on the areas they go
Into as well as the service they
[4:11:57] into as well as the service they
Are delivering.
[4:11:58] are delivering.
It’s something we are working on
[4:12:01] it’s something we are working on
Actively.
[4:12:01] actively.
It’s a part of not only our --
[4:12:04] it’s a part of not only our --
How we put on the face of the
[4:12:06] how we put on the face of the
City, but also how we do it
[4:12:10] city, but also how we do it
Throughout performance
[4:12:11] throughout performance
Management and progressive
[4:12:13] management and progressive
Discipline.
[4:12:14] discipline.
>> I know I was introduced to
[4:12:17] >> I know I was introduced to
The gentleman leading the
[4:12:18] the gentleman leading the
Strategy for the city, and I
[4:12:20] strategy for the city, and I
Also got to see the inverted
[4:12:23] also got to see the inverted
Triangle and how services from
[4:12:25] triangle and how services from
The bottom up, not the top down,
[4:12:29] the bottom up, not the top down,
Is that training happening in
[4:12:33] is that training happening in
Each department separately to
[4:12:34] each department separately to
Address the issues and also
[4:12:37] address the issues and also
Collectively?
[4:12:37] collectively?
>> yes, it’s baked within how we
[4:12:40] >> yes, it’s baked within how we
Look at the operational
[4:12:42] look at the operational
Assessment as well as how we do
[4:12:44] assessment as well as how we do
Process improvement and service
[4:12:46] process improvement and service
Delivery.
[4:12:47] delivery.
I believe that councilmember
[4:12:48] I believe that councilmember
Wilson was saying she stumbled
[4:12:51] wilson was saying she stumbled
Into the inaugural meeting of
[4:12:54] into the inaugural meeting of
The administrative assistants.
[4:12:56] the administrative assistants.
For the first time every
[4:12:59] for the first time every
Administrative assistant in the
[4:13:00] administrative assistant in the
City got into one work to talk
[4:13:03] city got into one work to talk
About how to operationalize the
[4:13:04] about how to operationalize the
City council and directors from
[4:13:06] city council and directors from
The time they walk in to the
[4:13:08] the time they walk in to the
Time they get out?
[4:13:10] time they get out?
How do we make sure we have the
[4:13:12] how do we make sure we have the
Same information across all
[4:13:14] same information across all
Levels from the directors to the
[4:13:16] levels from the directors to the
Line staff so everything
[4:13:18] line staff so everything
Cascades up and down so we have
[4:13:20] cascades up and down so we have
The best service delivery for
[4:13:22] the best service delivery for
Community.
[4:13:23] community.
It’s a big deal when we sort of
[4:13:26] it’s a big deal when we sort of
Cascade all of the everies to
[4:13:27] cascade all of the everies to
Make sure that the information
[4:13:29] make sure that the information
Is out and what does it mean for
[4:13:31] is out and what does it mean for
The pio, jaden, to make sure
[4:13:35] the pio, jaden, to make sure
Customers and residents get more
[4:13:37] customers and residents get more
Information about what’s
[4:13:38] information about what’s
Happening in the city.
[4:13:39] happening in the city.
We see that with biweekly report
[4:13:42] we see that with biweekly report
Inaugural ral administrative to
[4:13:48] inaugural ral administrative to
Front line staff getting
[4:13:49] front line staff getting
Together to talk about how to
[4:13:51] together to talk about how to
Engage with the public and have
[4:13:54] engage with the public and have
Feedback between the council and
[4:13:55] feedback between the council and
Community.
[4:13:55] community.
>> councilmember torres-walker:
[4:13:57] >> councilmember torres-walker:
Thank you.
[4:13:57] \hthank you.
I wanted to make sure melissa
[4:14:01] I wanted to make sure melissa
Knew that the city is working on
[4:14:03] knew that the city is working on
Improving customer service.
[4:14:05] improving customer service.
>> mayor ron bernal:   thank
[4:14:06] >> mayor ron bernal:   thank
You.
[4:14:06] you.
Any other questions on items j
[4:14:08] any other questions on items j
And k on the consent calendar?
[4:14:10] and k on the consent calendar?
Could I have a motion to approve
[4:14:13] could I have a motion to approve
Those, please?
[4:14:15] those, please?
It was on the waterpark.
[4:14:17] it was on the waterpark.
These are the two items we were
[4:14:20] these are the two items we were
Just addressing.
[4:14:20] just addressing.
>> I move to approve.
[4:14:22] >> I move to approve.
>> motion from councilmember
[4:14:25] >> motion from councilmember
Rocha.
[4:14:25] rocha.
>> second.
[4:14:26] >> second.
>> second from councilmember
[4:14:28] >> second from councilmember
Torres-walker.
[4:14:28] torres-walker.
Please cast your votes.
[4:14:29] please cast your votes.
>> clerk.
[4:14:31] >> clerk.
Confirming this is to vote on
[4:14:34] confirming this is to vote on
Both j and k.
[4:14:35] both j and k.
>> mayor ron bernal:   yes.
[4:14:36] >> mayor ron bernal:   yes.
>> point of order.
[4:14:40] >> point of order.
>> you didn’t do k yet.
[4:14:44] >> you didn’t do k yet.
You did h and j.
[4:14:45] you did h and j.
>> mayor ron bernal:   my
[4:14:47] >> mayor ron bernal:   my
Understanding was this was both
[4:14:49] understanding was this was both
Items.
[4:14:50] items.
We can vote on item j if folks
[4:14:53] we can vote on item j if folks
Want to talk about item k
[4:14:58] want to talk about item k
Waterpark concrete
[4:15:00] waterpark concrete
Improvements.
[4:15:01] improvements.
Please make a motion for item
[4:15:03] please make a motion for item
J.
[4:15:03] j.
>> I move.
[4:15:04] >> I move.
>> second.
[4:15:06] >> second.
>> please cast your vote.
[4:15:12] >> please cast your vote.
>> clerk:   motion passes 5-0.
[4:15:15] >> clerk:   motion passes 5-0.
>> item k, waterpark concrete
[4:15:19] >> item k, waterpark concrete
Improvement project pw567-17, do
[4:15:23] improvement project pw567-17, do
We have public comment on this?
[4:15:34] we have public comment on this?
>> let’s combine the two items.
[4:15:37] >> let’s combine the two items.
That way, we can get rid of some
[4:15:39] that way, we can get rid of some
Of the public comment.
[4:15:41] of the public comment.
Is that what you are thinking?
[4:15:43] is that what you are thinking?
When you first started, you
[4:15:45] when you first started, you
Didn’t is ask for public
[4:15:47] didn’t is ask for public
Comment.
[4:15:48] comment.
We had to keep reminding you.
[4:15:50] we had to keep reminding you.
The most important thing in the
[4:15:51] the most important thing in the
Room is the public comment.
[4:15:53] room is the public comment.
You don’t want to combine a
[4:15:55] you don’t want to combine a
Bunch of items because someone
[4:15:57] bunch of items because someone
Might want to speak on k and not
[4:15:59] might want to speak on k and not
On j, okay?
[4:16:04] on j, okay?
What am I speaking on again?
[4:16:10] what am I speaking on again?
>> brad hefen burger.
[4:16:14] >> brad hefen burger.
He used to be the head of
[4:16:16] he used to be the head of
Recreation and park.
[4:16:18] recreation and park.
He was in charge of the
[4:16:19] he was in charge of the
Waterpark.
[4:16:20] waterpark.
He did a terrible job.
[4:16:22] he did a terrible job.
The waterpark went downhill.
[4:16:25] the waterpark went downhill.
No more water slides.
[4:16:26] no more water slides.
No more busses of kids to keep
[4:16:31] no more busses of kids to keep
The waterpark going.
[4:16:32] the waterpark going.
Brad let the waterpark fail.
[4:16:34] brad let the waterpark fail.
Our city manager, what does she
[4:16:36] our city manager, what does she
Do?
[4:16:38] do?
She promoted him.
[4:16:40] she promoted him.
I used to work for the post
[4:16:41] I used to work for the post
Office.
[4:16:42] office.
That was the thing they did
[4:16:43] that was the thing they did
There.
[4:16:44] there.
If you skewed up bad, really
[4:16:47] if you skewed up bad, really
Bad, that’s how you got
[4:16:49] bad, that’s how you got
Promoted.
[4:16:50] promoted.
That’s how government agencies
[4:16:52] that’s how government agencies
Work.
[4:16:54] work.
You screwup, they move you
[4:16:57] you screwup, they move you
Around, promote you.
[4:16:58] around, promote you.
Why did we promote brad?
[4:17:00] why did we promote brad?
Why did we promote joe?
[4:17:03] why did we promote joe?
The city is not safer after joe
[4:17:07] the city is not safer after joe
Was a policeman for a year.
[4:17:09] was a policeman for a year.
You promoted him.
[4:17:11] you promoted him.
Why?
[4:17:11] why?
Where is the traffic division?
[4:17:14] where is the traffic division?
Brad hefen burger, director of
[4:17:18] brad hefen burger, director of
Public -- what’s it called?
[4:17:19] public -- what’s it called?
I don’t know.
[4:17:21] I don’t know.
He ran the waterpark.
[4:17:23] he ran the waterpark.
He did a terrible job.
[4:17:25] he did a terrible job.
You guys -- one, two, three,
[4:17:28] you guys -- one, two, three,
Four, five -- it’s not polite to
[4:17:31] four, five -- it’s not polite to
Point.
[4:17:32] point.
I’m going to do this thing, you
[4:17:34] I’m going to do this thing, you
Five gave away $300,000 that we
[4:17:38] five gave away $300,000 that we
Don’t have to fix a waterpark
[4:17:40] don’t have to fix a waterpark
That’s already broken nobody
[4:17:42] that’s already broken nobody
Wants to go to unless they are
[4:17:45] wants to go to unless they are
Five or six years old.
[4:17:47] five or six years old.
We had an excellent
[4:17:48] we had an excellent
Presentation.
[4:17:49] presentation.
Wouldn’t you all agree, by the
[4:17:51] wouldn’t you all agree, by the
Fire guys.
[4:17:54] fire guys.
The excellent things they are
[4:17:56] the excellent things they are
Doing at our two pools.
[4:17:59] doing at our two pools.
Look what they did with two
[4:18:01] look what they did with two
Pools sitting there for years.
[4:18:03] pools sitting there for years.
They trained the life guards.
[4:18:05] they trained the life guards.
What was brad doing in brad has
[4:18:08] what was brad doing in brad has
A nice job for the teenagers.
[4:18:14] a nice job for the teenagers.
Pretty much, we are subsidizing
[4:18:16] pretty much, we are subsidizing
It.
[4:18:16] it.
The park is not paying for
[4:18:19] the park is not paying for
Itself.
[4:18:20] itself.
We can’t afford it.
[4:18:21] we can’t afford it.
You guys want to keep spending
[4:18:24] you guys want to keep spending
Money, you won’t listen to me.
[4:18:25] money, you won’t listen to me.
I have been coming up here seven
[4:18:27] I have been coming up here seven
Years telling you, you are going
[4:18:30] years telling you, you are going
To be bankrupt.
[4:18:31] to be bankrupt.
I don’t want to be the one to
[4:18:32] I don’t want to be the one to
Say I told you so, but stick
[4:18:35] say I told you so, but stick
Around for a little bit, okay?
[4:18:39] around for a little bit, okay?
[beep ]
[4:18:40] [beep ]
>> mayor ron bernal:   we have
[4:18:42] >> mayor ron bernal:   we have
Another public comment.
[4:18:59] another public comment.
>> thank you.
[4:19:11] >> thank you.
I can say that I did grow up
[4:19:14] I can say that I did grow up
Going to that waterpark and I
[4:19:16] going to that waterpark and I
Did enjoy it as a youth.
[4:19:18] did enjoy it as a youth.
I appreciate it being there
[4:19:21] I appreciate it being there
Today.
[4:19:22] today.
But, I’ll tell you now as an
[4:19:25] but, I’ll tell you now as an
Adult I have a responsibility to
[4:19:27] adult I have a responsibility to
Myself and my family.
[4:19:29] myself and my family.
I’m a taxpayer.
[4:19:32] I’m a taxpayer.
We discussed how precious the
[4:19:34] we discussed how precious the
Tax dollars are.
[4:19:38] tax dollars are.
So, I’m genuinely concerned that
[4:19:41] so, I’m genuinely concerned that
We are putting through consent
[4:19:45] we are putting through consent
Calendar capital improvement
[4:19:47] calendar capital improvement
Projects that we have previously
[4:19:51] projects that we have previously
Approved for significant capital
[4:19:53] approved for significant capital
Improvement projects in a park
[4:19:56] improvement projects in a park
That has historically brought us
[4:19:59] that has historically brought us
Net negative annually.
[4:20:01] net negative annually.
When I first started looking
[4:20:03] when I first started looking
Into this park, it was losing
[4:20:05] into this park, it was losing
500 to $800,000.00 a year.
[4:20:08] 500 to $800,000.00 a year.
Coming from our general fund,
[4:20:11] coming from our general fund,
Transferred over every year.
[4:20:18] transferred over every year.
All other funds -- I remember
[4:20:20] all other funds -- I remember
One year I found that the delta
[4:20:24] one year I found that the delta
Fair 211 fund transferred
[4:20:26] fair 211 fund transferred
Dollarss into the waterpark and
[4:20:28] dollarss into the waterpark and
That’s not legal.
[4:20:29] that’s not legal.
It was to go to parks built
[4:20:33] it was to go to parks built
Before 1980.
[4:20:34] before 1980.
Today, that park is losing over
[4:20:37] today, that park is losing over
A million dollars a year.
[4:20:41] a million dollars a year.
Then, we have a capital
[4:20:43] then, we have a capital
Improvement project that we are
[4:20:46] improvement project that we are
Scheduling here in spring to
[4:20:50] scheduling here in spring to
Replaster two pools that are
[4:20:52] replaster two pools that are
Main drivers for people going
[4:20:54] main drivers for people going
There that should end in june
[4:20:57] there that should end in june
Into the swim season?
[4:20:59] into the swim season?
So that means we understand, we
[4:21:02] so that means we understand, we
Run the park at a negative.
[4:21:04] run the park at a negative.
Let’s spend money we can’t
[4:21:05] let’s spend money we can’t
Afford on a project during a
[4:21:07] afford on a project during a
Time when we could be making
[4:21:09] time when we could be making
Money there.
[4:21:10] money there.
That is already going to be a
[4:21:14] that is already going to be a
Net negative.
[4:21:15] net negative.
That’s realistically like
[4:21:17] that’s realistically like
Someone saying, hundred, you are
[4:21:19] someone saying, hundred, you are
Setting our house on fire.
[4:21:21] setting our house on fire.
Let me grab the money from the
[4:21:23] let me grab the money from the
Safe s you can burn it too.
[4:21:26] safe s you can burn it too.
That’s dramatic, but it’s
[4:21:29] that’s dramatic, but it’s
Realistic.
[4:21:29] realistic.
I also live on pruitt ranch
[4:21:33] I also live on pruitt ranch
Where those shrubs have never
[4:21:36] where those shrubs have never
Been replanted.
[4:21:36] been replanted.
The sound walls are leaning
[4:21:38] the sound walls are leaning
Over, going to go.
[4:21:39] over, going to go.
Those are people’s backyard
[4:21:44] those are people’s backyard
Walls.
[4:21:46] walls.
So, I real think we need to
[4:21:47] so, I real think we need to
Understand what this waterpark
[4:21:49] understand what this waterpark
Is doing to our budget, more
[4:21:51] is doing to our budget, more
Importantly why are we
[4:21:53] importantly why are we
Scheduling capital improvement
[4:21:55] scheduling capital improvement
Projects at a time the
[4:21:57] projects at a time the
Waterparks should be open.
[4:21:59] waterparks should be open.
I don’t think they’ll finish in
[4:22:00] I don’t think they’ll finish in
June.
[4:22:01] june.
We always have amendments to
[4:22:06] we always have amendments to
Projects.
[4:22:07] projects.
[beep ]
[4:22:08] [beep ]
>> mayor ron bernal:   seeing no
[4:22:10] >> mayor ron bernal:   seeing no
Other public comments, questions
[4:22:13] other public comments, questions
Or comments from council?
[4:22:15] or comments from council?
Can I get a motion?
[4:22:17] can I get a motion?
>> councilmember torres-walker:
[4:22:19] >> councilmember torres-walker:
I want to say andrew has been
[4:22:21] \hi want to say andrew has been
Coming to this council saying we
[4:22:24] coming to this council saying we
Are not made any money off of
[4:22:27] are not made any money off of
The waterpark, and I have always
[4:22:30] the waterpark, and I have always
Heard that the waterpark was not
[4:22:32] heard that the waterpark was not
Meant for us to make money,
[4:22:34] meant for us to make money,
Similar to the golf course.
[4:22:36] similar to the golf course.
It was for residents who wanted
[4:22:39] it was for residents who wanted
To golf and residents who wanted
[4:22:41] to golf and residents who wanted
To swim and have those great
[4:22:43] to swim and have those great
Experiences and the intent was
[4:22:45] experiences and the intent was
Not revenue, and I just was
[4:22:49] not revenue, and I just was
Like -- okay, I guess, you know,
[4:22:51] like -- okay, I guess, you know,
If that’s what people want, but
[4:22:54] if that’s what people want, but
We are kind of at a point where
[4:22:57] we are kind of at a point where
It’s not -- it’s about a health
[4:22:59] it’s not -- it’s about a health
And safety risk at this point
[4:23:03] and safety risk at this point
Because if we don’t resurface
[4:23:05] because if we don’t resurface
The pools, if we don’t fix the
[4:23:08] the pools, if we don’t fix the
Slides, if we don’t repair the
[4:23:10] slides, if we don’t repair the
Gates, like if we don’t do any
[4:23:13] gates, like if we don’t do any
Repairs or capital improvements,
[4:23:16] repairs or capital improvements,
The park in itself structurally
[4:23:18] the park in itself structurally
Is going to continue to decline,
[4:23:20] is going to continue to decline,
And then it’s going to be an
[4:23:23] and then it’s going to be an
Asset that’s extremely
[4:23:26] asset that’s extremely
Depreciated, and then what is
[4:23:29] depreciated, and then what is
The city gone do with it?
[4:23:33] the city gone do with it?
There has always been a
[4:23:37] there has always been a
Conversation around -- that I
[4:23:38] conversation around -- that I
Have had with andrew and other
[4:23:40] have had with andrew and other
Folks is like, I don’t know if
[4:23:42] folks is like, I don’t know if
The city sells it, has somebody
[4:23:44] the city sells it, has somebody
Else manage it or what happens,
[4:23:46] else manage it or what happens,
But it’s clear that the
[4:23:48] but it’s clear that the
Waterpark hasn’t made the city
[4:23:50] waterpark hasn’t made the city
Very much revenue.
[4:23:51] very much revenue.
It’s also clear it’s a place
[4:23:54] it’s also clear it’s a place
People want to go and have exist
[4:23:56] people want to go and have exist
In the community.
[4:23:57] in the community.
We can’t let it decline
[4:24:02] we can’t let it decline
Structurally.
[4:24:02] structurally.
We have people complaining
[4:24:05] we have people complaining
Already about blight everyday.
[4:24:07] already about blight everyday.
The vote has to be made because
[4:24:10] the vote has to be made because
We can’t -- you know, I would
[4:24:13] we can’t -- you know, I would
Rather not have the latter.
[4:24:15] rather not have the latter.
I think like we can go backwards
[4:24:18] I think like we can go backwards
All we want and talk about
[4:24:20] all we want and talk about
Mismanagement because there are
[4:24:21] mismanagement because there are
People that have been here
[4:24:22] people that have been here
Longer than me, but I think the
[4:24:25] longer than me, but I think the
Only way is like forward, so
[4:24:27] only way is like forward, so
What are some of the ideas we
[4:24:29] what are some of the ideas we
Can talk about as a community,
[4:24:32] can talk about as a community,
What a waterpark can be
[4:24:34] what a waterpark can be
Preserved, the city can stop
[4:24:36] preserved, the city can stop
Back filling a black hole and
[4:24:39] back filling a black hole and
Not making revenue but people
[4:24:44] not making revenue but people
Can have access to it.
[4:24:45] can have access to it.
I would like to hear the
[4:24:47] I would like to hear the
Conversations at the level of
[4:24:48] conversations at the level of
This council, but I would keep
[4:24:52] this council, but I would keep
Supporting the improvements
[4:24:54] supporting the improvements
Because I would hate for
[4:24:55] because I would hate for
Somebody to get harmed at the
[4:24:58] somebody to get harmed at the
Park.
[4:24:59] park.
This city has had enough
[4:25:01] this city has had enough
Litigation already.
[4:25:02] litigation already.
We have almost lost our
[4:25:05] we have almost lost our
Insurance.
[4:25:05] insurance.
I mean, slip and falls, you name
[4:25:09] I mean, slip and falls, you name
It.
[4:25:11] it.
So, I don’t know what the
[4:25:13] so, I don’t know what the
Answers are, city manager, but
[4:25:17] answers are, city manager, but
Sha had is amazing, an amazing
[4:25:21] sha had is amazing, an amazing
Director and leader, and now
[4:25:26] director and leader, and now
Over park and rec and I think
[4:25:30] over park and rec and I think
Has ideas of improvements at the
[4:25:33] has ideas of improvements at the
Waterpark.
[4:25:34] waterpark.
And I would also take some of
[4:25:36] and I would also take some of
Melissa’s suggestions -- not
[4:25:37] melissa’s suggestions -- not
That I normally do, but tonight
[4:25:40] that I normally do, but tonight
She has some great ones.
[4:25:43] she has some great ones.
>> mayor ron bernal:   does
[4:25:45] >> mayor ron bernal:   does
Anyone else have comments?
[4:25:47] anyone else have comments?
Can I have a motion for item k?
[4:25:49] can I have a motion for item k?
>> so moved.
[4:25:51] >> so moved.
>> councilmember torres-walker.
[4:25:52] >> councilmember torres-walker.
>> second.
[4:25:53] >> second.
>> councilmember wilson.
[4:25:55] >> councilmember wilson.
Please count your votes.
[4:25:57] please count your votes.
>> clerk:   motion passes, 5-0.
[4:26:02] >> clerk:   motion passes, 5-0.
Mayor ron bernal item l,
[4:26:04] mayor ron bernal item l,
September inside of award for
[4:26:07] september inside of award for
Violence prevention cohort five
[4:26:10] violence prevention cohort five
Grant funding.
[4:26:11] grant funding.
>> is this a council
[4:26:13] >> is this a council
Presentation request?
[4:26:14] presentation request?
>> clerk:   a public comment.
[4:26:22] >> clerk:   a public comment.
>> is the mic on?
[4:26:26] >> is the mic on?
>> it’s off now.
[4:26:28] >> it’s off now.
>> just yell.
[4:26:30] >> just yell.
>> hello?
[4:26:30] >> hello?
>> no.
[4:26:35] >> no.
>> hello?
[4:26:36] >> hello?
Okay.
[4:26:37] okay.
I just want to say thank you
[4:26:40] I just want to say thank you
Guys, before you vote for voting
[4:26:42] guys, before you vote for voting
For this and accepting this
[4:26:43] for this and accepting this
Award.
[4:26:44] award.
Thank you, thank you.
[4:26:45] thank you, thank you.
>> mayor ron bernal.
[4:26:46] >> mayor ron bernal.
Thank you.
[4:26:48] thank you.
Any other public comment?
[4:26:50] any other public comment?
All right, any questions or
[4:26:53] all right, any questions or
Comments from staff or council?
[4:26:55] comments from staff or council?
If not, will you make a motion,
[4:26:57] if not, will you make a motion,
Please?
[4:26:58] please?
>> councilmember torres-walker:
[4:27:00] >> councilmember torres-walker:
I want to thank our amazing
[4:27:03] \hi want to thank our amazing
Director of the department of
[4:27:04] director of the department of
Public safety and community
[4:27:06] public safety and community
Resources and her staff for
[4:27:08] resources and her staff for
Working really hard.
[4:27:10] working really hard.
These state applications are
[4:27:14] these state applications are
Super competitive.
[4:27:15] super competitive.
Not every city gets the funds.
[4:27:18] not every city gets the funds.
I know cities who have been
[4:27:21] I know cities who have been
Getting the dollars for 20
[4:27:22] getting the dollars for 20
Years.
[4:27:23] years.
Thank you so much for setting
[4:27:24] thank you so much for setting
The city up to continue to give
[4:27:27] the city up to continue to give
Future funds to do violence
[4:27:29] future funds to do violence
Reduction in antioch.
[4:27:33] reduction in antioch.
[applause]
[4:27:35] [applause]
>> mayor ron bernal:   can I
[4:27:36] >> mayor ron bernal:   can I
Have a motion to approve item
[4:27:38] have a motion to approve item
L?
[4:27:39] l?
>> so moved.
[4:27:40] >> so moved.
>> mayor ron bernal:   motion
[4:27:43] >> mayor ron bernal:   motion
From councilmember
[4:27:44] from councilmember
Torres-walker.
[4:27:44] torres-walker.
Second from councilmember
[4:27:45] second from councilmember
Wilson.
[4:27:47] wilson.
Please, caps cast your votes.
[4:27:51] please, caps cast your votes.
>> clerk:   motion passes, 5-0.
[4:27:54] >> clerk:   motion passes, 5-0.
>> mayor ron bernal:   moving to
[4:27:56] >> mayor ron bernal:   moving to
Item m, 2006 municipal pool
[4:28:03] item m, 2006 municipal pool
Joint authority renewal.
[4:28:06] joint authority renewal.
>> mayor pro-tem:   I was the
[4:28:09] >> mayor pro-tem:   I was the
One that pulled this item.
[4:28:11] one that pulled this item.
There is a presentation.
[4:28:13] there is a presentation.
Is miss cox here?
[4:28:15] is miss cox here?
>> yes, linda cox, the chief
[4:28:19] >> yes, linda cox, the chief
Administrative officer for the
[4:28:22] administrative officer for the
Municipal pool authority.
[4:28:25] municipal pool authority.
>> pray your mayor pro-tem:   it
[4:28:30] >> pray your mayor pro-tem:   it
Would be good to explain who you
[4:28:32] would be good to explain who you
Are and why it is critical to
[4:28:35] are and why it is critical to
Maintain services in the city of
[4:28:37] maintain services in the city of
Antioch.
[4:28:38] antioch.
>> we have a presentation --
[4:28:40] >> we have a presentation --
Thanks, jennifer.
[4:28:42] thanks, jennifer.
No, but I can -- are you
[4:28:45] no, but I can -- are you
Controlling, michael?
[4:28:47] controlling, michael?
Clicker -- is it still up
[4:28:50] clicker -- is it still up
There?
[4:29:22] there?
>> I am linda cox from the
[4:29:28] >> I am linda cox from the
Municipal pooling authority.
[4:29:29] municipal pooling authority.
I’ll tell you who we are and
[4:29:31] I’ll tell you who we are and
What we do for antioch.
[4:29:33] what we do for antioch.
We were formed july 1977,
[4:29:37] we were formed july 1977,
Antioch is a founding member of
[4:29:39] antioch is a founding member of
The pool who was part of
[4:29:41] the pool who was part of
Their -- there is a list in the
[4:29:44] their -- there is a list in the
Staff report of founding
[4:29:46] staff report of founding
Members.
[4:29:46] members.
The pool was set for general
[4:29:49] the pool was set for general
Liability worker compensation.
[4:29:53] liability worker compensation.
General liability was the first
[4:29:55] general liability was the first
Program, the second program
[4:29:57] program, the second program
Worker compensation, we added
[4:30:00] worker compensation, we added
Property, vehicle, employment
[4:30:04] property, vehicle, employment
Practices, risk control,
[4:30:06] practices, risk control,
Ancillary benefits, wellness
[4:30:08] ancillary benefits, wellness
Programs and more.
[4:30:09] programs and more.
We have 21 members primarily in
[4:30:13] we have 21 members primarily in
The east bay in contra costa.
[4:30:15] the east bay in contra costa.
That’s where we started.
[4:30:18] that’s where we started.
Mpa is one of the last pool in
[4:30:20] mpa is one of the last pool in
California in which we
[4:30:24] california in which we
Self-administer claims for
[4:30:26] self-administer claims for
Worker compensation and
[4:30:28] worker compensation and
Liability.
[4:30:29] liability.
Many pools staff that out.
[4:30:30] many pools staff that out.
We do not.
[4:30:31] we do not.
We have a full staff in house.
[4:30:33] we have a full staff in house.
The beauty of that, the board
[4:30:36] the beauty of that, the board
And members have more
[4:30:40] and members have more
Interaction with claims
[4:30:41] interaction with claims
Adjustors.
[4:30:42] adjustors.
We are able to work more
[4:30:43] we are able to work more
Closely.
[4:30:43] closely.
We are the only pool in
[4:30:45] we are the only pool in
California that provides a
[4:30:48] california that provides a
Wellness program which the city
[4:30:49] wellness program which the city
Of antioch participates in.
[4:30:51] of antioch participates in.
The pool is -- what a pool is, a
[4:30:54] the pool is -- what a pool is, a
Pool is where the members come
[4:30:57] pool is where the members come
Together for municipality,
[4:31:00] together for municipality,
Government entities, many pools
[4:31:02] government entities, many pools
Throughout california.
[4:31:03] throughout california.
There are about 1800 pools in
[4:31:06] there are about 1800 pools in
California as you see in the
[4:31:07] california as you see in the
Staff report.
[4:31:08] staff report.
We mentioned that.
[4:31:09] we mentioned that.
Funds are joined together.
[4:31:12] funds are joined together.
Those funds are set aside for
[4:31:15] those funds are set aside for
The payment, for the
[4:31:17] the payment, for the
Administration and payment of
[4:31:18] administration and payment of
Claims.
[4:31:19] claims.
We are considered a self ensured
[4:31:21] we are considered a self ensured
Entity in which we are governed
[4:31:23] entity in which we are governed
By a board.
[4:31:26] by a board.
That board -- reviews and
[4:31:29] that board -- reviews and
Defines the memorandum of
[4:31:31] defines the memorandum of
Coverage in how coverage is
[4:31:33] coverage in how coverage is
Going to be provided.
[4:31:35] going to be provided.
The exclusion is worker
[4:31:37] the exclusion is worker
Compensation, statutory, the law
[4:31:38] compensation, statutory, the law
Says we do what we do.
[4:31:41] says we do what we do.
There is not a difference in
[4:31:43] there is not a difference in
That.
[4:31:43] that.
Some of the things -- speaking
[4:31:45] some of the things -- speaking
Of our governments, we are 21
[4:31:48] of our governments, we are 21
Members, every member has a
[4:31:50] members, every member has a
Primary and ultimate board
[4:31:54] primary and ultimate board
Member designated by the city
[4:31:55] member designated by the city
Council.
[4:31:55] council.
We have an executive committee
[4:31:58] we have an executive committee
Which is a seven member
[4:32:00] which is a seven member
Committee made up of the
[4:32:03] committee made up of the
President, vice president,
[4:32:04] president, vice president,
Treasurer and members at large.
[4:32:06] treasurer and members at large.
The executive committee reviews
[4:32:10] the executive committee reviews
Claims and considers settlements
[4:32:12] claims and considers settlements
For the claims within our
[4:32:14] for the claims within our
Coverage which we’ll talk about
[4:32:15] coverage which we’ll talk about
Soon.
[4:32:15] soon.
We have another committee, the
[4:32:18] we have another committee, the
Coverage and governance
[4:32:20] coverage and governance
Committee, the committee that
[4:32:22] committee, the committee that
Reviewed the jpa agreement you
[4:32:23] reviewed the jpa agreement you
Are looking at today.
[4:32:25] are looking at today.
It’s outlined in the staff
[4:32:27] it’s outlined in the staff
Report.
[4:32:28] report.
The various reviews it went
[4:32:30] the various reviews it went
Through, it is a very
[4:32:32] through, it is a very
Comprehensive document.
[4:32:32] comprehensive document.
It’s required that, that
[4:32:36] it’s required that, that
Document is reviewed and
[4:32:38] document is reviewed and
Considered by the members of the
[4:32:40] considered by the members of the
Pool.
[4:32:40] pool.
Those documents in addition to
[4:32:42] those documents in addition to
The jpa agreement are the bylaws
[4:32:45] the jpa agreement are the bylaws
And remember land remember
[4:32:59] and remember land remember
Memorandum program.
[4:33:01] memorandum program.
We are also self insured for
[4:33:05] we are also self insured for
Short-term disability which many
[4:33:07] short-term disability which many
Members also participate in.
[4:33:08] members also participate in.
Some of our services -- we have
[4:33:10] some of our services -- we have
Many services, 18 programs.
[4:33:12] many services, 18 programs.
As I said, worker compensation
[4:33:16] as I said, worker compensation
And general liability are
[4:33:17] and general liability are
Primary programs, hallmark
[4:33:19] primary programs, hallmark
Programs and vehicle program
[4:33:22] programs and vehicle program
Provides coverage for city
[4:33:23] provides coverage for city
Vehicles.
[4:33:25] vehicles.
We also, because we are a pool,
[4:33:27] we also, because we are a pool,
We have access to brokerage
[4:33:33] we have access to brokerage
Coverages, and so we receive the
[4:33:35] coverages, and so we receive the
Coverages at a discounted rate,
[4:33:38] coverages at a discounted rate,
Economy of scale based on our
[4:33:40] economy of scale based on our
Little family of members.
[4:33:44] little family of members.
Those brokers review exposure
[4:33:46] those brokers review exposure
And liability and work hard to
[4:33:48] and liability and work hard to
Bring the costs down for you
[4:33:49] bring the costs down for you
All.
[4:33:50] all.
We have the wellness program
[4:33:52] we have the wellness program
Very hands on, very
[4:33:54] very hands on, very
Comprehensive, and we provide
[4:33:56] comprehensive, and we provide
Safety and risk training
[4:33:58] safety and risk training
Support.
[4:34:00] support.
Individualized by cities or we
[4:34:03] individualized by cities or we
Have a number of annual
[4:34:05] have a number of annual
Regularly occurring trainings
[4:34:07] regularly occurring trainings
Available to all of our
[4:34:08] available to all of our
Members.
[4:34:09] members.
We have a very, very proactive
[4:34:12] we have a very, very proactive
Police risk management committee
[4:34:14] police risk management committee
Where members of police
[4:34:16] where members of police
Departments from every
[4:34:19] departments from every
Municipality within the pool, 18
[4:34:21] municipality within the pool, 18
Cities have police that they
[4:34:22] cities have police that they
Participate in.
[4:34:23] participate in.
It’s a committee of officers who
[4:34:28] it’s a committee of officers who
Let us know what they need, what
[4:34:30] let us know what they need, what
Kind of trainings they want,
[4:34:32] kind of trainings they want,
What kind of information would
[4:34:34] what kind of information would
They like us to do research on
[4:34:36] they like us to do research on
And provide them.
[4:34:37] and provide them.
It’s an opportunity for them to
[4:34:39] it’s an opportunity for them to
Come together and share
[4:34:40] come together and share
Information.
[4:34:41] information.
That committee meets three times
[4:34:42] that committee meets three times
A year.
[4:34:43] a year.
We have a public works and
[4:34:45] we have a public works and
Safety committee that’s active.
[4:34:47] safety committee that’s active.
Members of every city come, and
[4:34:49] members of every city come, and
It’s for those employees in
[4:34:52] it’s for those employees in
Those specific departments.
[4:34:55] those specific departments.
Same format.
[4:34:55] same format.
They tell us what they need.
[4:34:57] they tell us what they need.
We provide that for them.
[4:35:00] we provide that for them.
It’s the extra training
[4:35:02] it’s the extra training
Customized for what the cities
[4:35:03] customized for what the cities
Are asking from us.
[4:35:05] are asking from us.
We have an ergonomics program,
[4:35:08] we have an ergonomics program,
Which provides ergonomics
[4:35:12] which provides ergonomics
Programs for every employee and
[4:35:14] programs for every employee and
Members.
[4:35:16] members.
Onsite trainings if they are
[4:35:17] onsite trainings if they are
Required and you are able to
[4:35:19] required and you are able to
Access through us the employer’s
[4:35:22] access through us the employer’s
Liability pool.
[4:35:22] liability pool.
It’s a pool of pools in which
[4:35:25] it’s a pool of pools in which
You receive employment liability
[4:35:27] you receive employment liability
Coverage which is invaluable to
[4:35:29] coverage which is invaluable to
Our members.
[4:35:30] our members.
It also comes at a reduced cost
[4:35:33] it also comes at a reduced cost
Due to economies of scale and
[4:35:35] due to economies of scale and
Sharing in the cost of pooling.
[4:35:40] sharing in the cost of pooling.
So, our layers of coverage,
[4:35:43] so, our layers of coverage,
Worker compensation program,
[4:35:43] worker compensation program,
What we provide for you is zero
[4:35:46] what we provide for you is zero
Dollar coverage up to $500,000
[4:35:49] dollar coverage up to $500,000
For your worker compensation
[4:35:51] for your worker compensation
Claims.
[4:35:52] claims.
We access another pool which is
[4:35:54] we access another pool which is
Prism in which we have coverage
[4:35:58] prism in which we have coverage
From $500,000 up to the
[4:36:00] from $500,000 up to the
Statutory limits.
[4:36:02] statutory limits.
The general liability program,
[4:36:05] the general liability program,
Each individual member has a
[4:36:06] each individual member has a
Self insured retention ranging
[4:36:10] self insured retention ranging
From 500 to $100,000 and we
[4:36:13] from 500 to $100,000 and we
Provide up to a million dollars
[4:36:14] provide up to a million dollars
In the program.
[4:36:16] in the program.
We have excess coverage through
[4:36:18] we have excess coverage through
Carpal karma, in-house
[4:36:22] carpal karma, in-house
$9 million.
[4:36:22] $9 million.
Combined with the two programs,
[4:36:24] combined with the two programs,
We are technically self ensured
[4:36:28] we are technically self ensured
For $10 million.
[4:36:28] for $10 million.
Beyond that, excess coverage
[4:36:32] beyond that, excess coverage
Through excess insurance and we
[4:36:36] through excess insurance and we
Have $34.5 million in coverage
[4:36:37] have $34.5 million in coverage
For general liability.
[4:36:40] for general liability.
What do we do with the funds
[4:36:42] what do we do with the funds
Sent to us?
[4:36:44] sent to us?
Annually we charge our members a
[4:36:47] annually we charge our members a
Premium, seen in your budget,
[4:36:50] premium, seen in your budget,
And that’s based on a number of
[4:36:52] and that’s based on a number of
Factors, a share of costs shared
[4:36:55] factors, a share of costs shared
Amongst the members in the
[4:36:56] amongst the members in the
Program.
[4:36:58] program.
We have also been incredibly
[4:37:01] we have also been incredibly
Conservative with the money you
[4:37:03] conservative with the money you
Provide.
[4:37:04] provide.
It is vested. Invested.
[4:37:07] it is vested. Invested.
It’s your money, money for
[4:37:09] it’s your money, money for
Claims.
[4:37:10] claims.
We are over 90% funded today.
[4:37:14] we are over 90% funded today.
In the beginning, we were
[4:37:17] in the beginning, we were
Funded, barely above 75% funds.
[4:37:20] funded, barely above 75% funds.
We are now above 90% funded.
[4:37:23] we are now above 90% funded.
Why is that important?
[4:37:24] why is that important?
It means we have almost all of
[4:37:26] it means we have almost all of
The money in the bank to pay for
[4:37:28] the money in the bank to pay for
All anticipated claims for all
[4:37:31] all anticipated claims for all
Members.
[4:37:31] members.
It’s a very good place to be.
[4:37:33] it’s a very good place to be.
Same with the general liability
[4:37:35] same with the general liability
Program.
[4:37:35] program.
You can see in 2017 we were
[4:37:37] you can see in 2017 we were
Funded at 80%.
[4:37:39] funded at 80%.
Now we are at 90% and in truth,
[4:37:42] now we are at 90% and in truth,
Well above that.
[4:37:44] well above that.
This year in july, this fiscal
[4:37:47] this year in july, this fiscal
Year, beginning of this fiscal
[4:37:49] year, beginning of this fiscal
Year, july 2025, we developed a
[4:37:56] year, july 2025, we developed a
Captive, an alternative
[4:37:59] captive, an alternative
Investment opportunity.
[4:38:00] investment opportunity.
It’s purely investment -- an
[4:38:03] it’s purely investment -- an
Investment entity that allows us
[4:38:07] investment entity that allows us
To take larger risks at how we
[4:38:09] to take larger risks at how we
Invest our money so that money
[4:38:11] invest our money so that money
Is working better for our
[4:38:14] is working better for our
Members to offset the escalating
[4:38:16] members to offset the escalating
Costs of coverage in general.
[4:38:18] costs of coverage in general.
It is -- we are almost at a year
[4:38:22] it is -- we are almost at a year
Mark, and it’s proven to do well
[4:38:25] mark, and it’s proven to do well
Right now.
[4:38:26] right now.
These are all the programs that
[4:38:28] these are all the programs that
Mpa provide to our members.
[4:38:30] mpa provide to our members.
If you see the xs, these are the
[4:38:32] if you see the xs, these are the
Programs that antioch directly
[4:38:35] programs that antioch directly
Participates in that we have
[4:38:36] participates in that we have
Here today.
[4:38:37] here today.
I’m happy to answer any
[4:38:39] I’m happy to answer any
Questions if I can.
[4:38:41] questions if I can.
Mayor ron bernal all right,
[4:38:41] mayor ron bernal all right,
Thank you.
[4:38:42] thank you.
Thank you for the presentation.
[4:38:44] thank you for the presentation.
Do you want to ask questions
[4:38:46] do you want to ask questions
Before public comment?
[4:38:49] before public comment?
Is there public comment on this
[4:38:51] is there public comment on this
Item?
[4:38:52] item?
>> clerk:   no public comment
[4:38:54] >> clerk:   no public comment
Cards.
[4:38:54] cards.
>> let me ask, why is it prudent
[4:38:58] >> let me ask, why is it prudent
For us to be a member?
[4:39:02] for us to be a member?
Mba?
[4:39:03] mba?
Do you compare your program to
[4:39:10] do you compare your program to
Other programs, commercial?
[4:39:12] other programs, commercial?
>> yes, to purchase private
[4:39:17] >> yes, to purchase private
Insurance, for example, would
[4:39:19] insurance, for example, would
Not be as beneficial in our
[4:39:24] not be as beneficial in our
Opinion in the reason you pool
[4:39:27] opinion in the reason you pool
Your money is to share in the
[4:39:29] your money is to share in the
Cost of coverage.
[4:39:31] cost of coverage.
You do not pay full fair fare
[4:39:36] you do not pay full fair fare
For all claims.
[4:39:37] for all claims.
All members share in the cost.
[4:39:40] all members share in the cost.
There is a cap on how much you
[4:39:42] there is a cap on how much you
Pay for a claim.
[4:39:43] pay for a claim.
Every dollar over the cap is
[4:39:46] every dollar over the cap is
Spread amongst the members to
[4:39:49] spread amongst the members to
Share in the cost.
[4:39:50] share in the cost.
That’s the largest benefit.
[4:39:52] that’s the largest benefit.
The subsequent benefit the board
[4:39:55] the subsequent benefit the board
Writes the memorandums of
[4:39:57] writes the memorandums of
Coverage.
[4:39:58] coverage.
The board decides how coverage
[4:39:59] the board decides how coverage
Is going to be applied.
[4:40:01] is going to be applied.
That is the governing document.
[4:40:03] that is the governing document.
Of course, that’s updated every
[4:40:05] of course, that’s updated every
Year.
[4:40:06] year.
It is updated and changes are
[4:40:09] it is updated and changes are
Made based on what -- based on
[4:40:13] made based on what -- based on
Laws, needs of the membership
[4:40:15] laws, needs of the membership
And how the coverage is.
[4:40:17] and how the coverage is.
In private insurance, you
[4:40:19] in private insurance, you
Wouldn’t have that flexibility
[4:40:20] wouldn’t have that flexibility
At all.
[4:40:21] at all.
You wouldn’t have the ability to
[4:40:22] you wouldn’t have the ability to
Change the governing documents.
[4:40:24] change the governing documents.
They are what they are.
[4:40:26] they are what they are.
Also, the third beneficial
[4:40:28] also, the third beneficial
Component is because we do have
[4:40:31] component is because we do have
Claims administration in house.
[4:40:32] claims administration in house.
We have more intimate
[4:40:35] we have more intimate
Relationship with our claims
[4:40:37] relationship with our claims
Administrators.
[4:40:38] administrators.
Our cities do.
[4:40:39] our cities do.
They work closely with you on
[4:40:41] they work closely with you on
The claims administration.
[4:40:42] the claims administration.
>> I’m certainly not an
[4:40:45] >> I’m certainly not an
Attorney, but the change, it
[4:40:46] attorney, but the change, it
Looks like you are recommending
[4:40:48] looks like you are recommending
Are minor and not sub
[4:40:50] are minor and not sub
Substantive.
[4:40:51] substantive.
>> this is true.
[4:40:53] >> this is true.
>> the city attorney has
[4:40:55] >> the city attorney has
Reviewed your opinion?
[4:40:56] reviewed your opinion?
>> that’s correct, mayor
[4:40:58] >> that’s correct, mayor
Pro-tem.
[4:40:59] pro-tem.
All of them are just clarifying
[4:41:01] all of them are just clarifying
Provisions aligning changing
[4:41:07] provisions aligning changing
Terminology, definitions,
[4:41:08] terminology, definitions,
Current law and I think there is
[4:41:11] current law and I think there is
One other category, you saw this
[4:41:13] one other category, you saw this
In the staff report, refining
[4:41:16] in the staff report, refining
Procedural elements.
[4:41:17] procedural elements.
I looked at those four points
[4:41:20] I looked at those four points
And the agreement, and it’s
[4:41:22] and the agreement, and it’s
Reflective.
[4:41:22] reflective.
>> one last comment, in the last
[4:41:25] >> one last comment, in the last
Several years we have dealt with
[4:41:26] several years we have dealt with
A lot of litigation.
[4:41:28] a lot of litigation.
We are paying out a lot of
[4:41:31] we are paying out a lot of
Settlements, and frankly, I
[4:41:33] settlements, and frankly, I
Appreciate the fact that you
[4:41:35] appreciate the fact that you
Exist, and you worked with us to
[4:41:37] exist, and you worked with us to
Get us through all of these
[4:41:41] get us through all of these
Issues, so I wanted to publicly
[4:41:42] issues, so I wanted to publicly
Thank you.
[4:41:43] thank you.
>> thank you.
[4:41:44] >> thank you.
That is also another benefit of
[4:41:47] that is also another benefit of
The pool.
[4:41:48] the pool.
We are involved with every
[4:41:51] we are involved with every
Member and do what we can to
[4:41:52] member and do what we can to
Help when the need is there,
[4:41:55] help when the need is there,
Absolutely.
[4:41:56] absolutely.
>> mayor ron bernal:   I have
[4:41:57] >> mayor ron bernal:   I have
One question.
[4:41:58] one question.
In the draft of the new
[4:41:59] in the draft of the new
Agreement, there is a statement
[4:42:00] agreement, there is a statement
In here that says such as the
[4:42:03] in here that says such as the
City of pleasant hill --
[4:42:07] city of pleasant hill --
>> let me grab my notes.
[4:42:10] >> let me grab my notes.
>> mayor ron bernal:   I want it
[4:42:12] >> mayor ron bernal:   I want it
To say such as the city of
[4:42:13] to say such as the city of
Antioch instead.
[4:42:16] antioch instead.
I don’t know why -- it seemed
[4:42:19] I don’t know why -- it seemed
Odd it was called out in the
[4:42:20] odd it was called out in the
Document as one of the member
[4:42:24] document as one of the member
Agencies out of the 21.
[4:42:25] agencies out of the 21.
>> it is a requirement of the --
[4:42:29] >> it is a requirement of the --
Our -- of the code of the law
[4:42:31] our -- of the code of the law
That allows for pooling entities
[4:42:34] that allows for pooling entities
To state that we -- we don’t
[4:42:38] to state that we -- we don’t
Supersede or override the laws
[4:42:40] supersede or override the laws
And requirements of the city and
[4:42:42] and requirements of the city and
Vice versa, so it’s a
[4:42:44] vice versa, so it’s a
Collaborative relationship.
[4:42:46] collaborative relationship.
The reason we chose the city of
[4:42:49] the reason we chose the city of
Pleasant hill, they are a
[4:42:51] pleasant hill, they are a
Founding city.
[4:42:52] founding city.
We grew out of the city of
[4:42:53] we grew out of the city of
Pleasant hill, the original
[4:42:57] pleasant hill, the original
Employees were pleasant hill
[4:42:58] employees were pleasant hill
Employees.
[4:43:00] employees.
Our original policies were
[4:43:02] our original policies were
Pleasant hill policies.
[4:43:03] pleasant hill policies.
We have some of the policies.
[4:43:05] we have some of the policies.
That is why the city was
[4:43:07] that is why the city was
Chosen.
[4:43:08] chosen.
Any city could have been
[4:43:09] any city could have been
Chosen.
[4:43:09] chosen.
>> they were an honor honorary
[4:43:15] >> they were an honor honorary
City?
[4:43:16] city?
Then I won’t ask you to change
[4:43:17] then I won’t ask you to change
It to antioch.
[4:43:18] it to antioch.
Any other questions, council in
[4:43:20] any other questions, council in
We asked for public comment.
[4:43:22] we asked for public comment.
Can I get a motion?
[4:43:24] can I get a motion?
>> I move approval.
[4:43:26] >> I move approval.
>> I have a motion.
[4:43:28] >> I have a motion.
Second, please?
[4:43:28] second, please?
>> second.
[4:43:29] >> second.
>> motion from pro-tem and
[4:43:34] >> motion from pro-tem and
Second from councilmember
[4:43:37] second from councilmember
Rocha.
[4:43:38] rocha.
>> clerk:   motion passes, 5-0.
[4:43:42] >> clerk:   motion passes, 5-0.
Mayor ron
[4:43:43] mayor ron
>> mayor ron bernal:   I’ll take
[4:43:45] >> mayor ron bernal:   I’ll take
A five minute recess before
[4:43:47] a five minute recess before
Starting public hearings.
[4:43:49] starting public hearings.
We’ll recess for five minutes.
[4:43:51] we’ll recess for five minutes.
>> clerk:   meeting recessed at
[4:43:56] >> clerk:   meeting recessed at
9:10 p.m.
[4:56:13] 9:10 p.m.
>> welcome back from our
[4:56:15] >> welcome back from our
Recess.
[4:56:18] recess.
Mr. City clerk, the roll?
[4:56:19] mr. City clerk, the roll?
>> councilmember rocha is this
[4:56:21] >> councilmember rocha is this
>> here.
[4:56:22] >> here.
>> councilmember torres-walker?
[4:56:23] >> councilmember torres-walker?
>> present.
[4:56:24] >> present.
>> councilmember wilson.
[4:56:25] >> councilmember wilson.
>> here.
[4:56:28] >> here.
>> councilmember rocha?
[4:56:29] >> councilmember rocha?
>> here.
[4:56:30] >> here.
>> mayor bernal?
[4:56:32] >> mayor bernal?
>> here.
[4:56:33] >> here.
>> thank you.
[4:56:34] >> thank you.
We have a quorum and 9:24 p.m.
[4:56:40] we have a quorum and 9:24 p.m.
>> councilmember torres-walker,
[4:56:42] >> councilmember torres-walker,
I would like to suspend the
[4:56:43] I would like to suspend the
Rules to move item 10 before
[4:56:46] rules to move item 10 before
Item 8.
[4:56:47] item 8.
>> second.
[4:56:49] >> second.
>> motion from councilmember
[4:56:52] >> motion from councilmember
Torres-walker, second from
[4:56:55] torres-walker, second from
Pro-tem freitas.
[4:56:56] pro-tem freitas.
Cast your votes.
[4:56:57] cast your votes.
>> clerk:   motion passes, 5-0.
[4:57:02] >> clerk:   motion passes, 5-0.
>> mayor ron bernal:   item 10
[4:57:05] >> mayor ron bernal:   item 10
Is moved before item 8.
[4:57:06] is moved before item 8.
Going to item six, appeal of
[4:57:10] going to item six, appeal of
Conditions of approval requiring
[4:57:12] conditions of approval requiring
The lake annex cfd2018-02 and 02
[4:57:20] the lake annex cfd2018-02 and 02
Continued from february 24th.
[4:57:21] continued from february 24th.
This item has been requested to
[4:57:23] this item has been requested to
Be continued, so I’m going to
[4:57:25] be continued, so I’m going to
Open the public hearing.
[4:57:27] open the public hearing.
There has been a motion -- there
[4:57:29] there has been a motion -- there
Has been a request to continue
[4:57:30] has been a request to continue
This item.
[4:57:34] this item.
Is there any public comment on
[4:57:35] is there any public comment on
This?
[4:57:36] this?
>> yes, melissa.
[4:57:39] >> yes, melissa.
>>
[4:57:52] >>
>> my thing isn’t just about
[4:57:55] >> my thing isn’t just about
Transparency on it.
[4:57:56] transparency on it.
It says staff is requesting to
[4:58:02] it says staff is requesting to
Move this off calendar.
[4:58:03] move this off calendar.
To me, that’s so generic.
[4:58:06] to me, that’s so generic.
I would like more transparency
[4:58:08] I would like more transparency
Around that, thanks.
[4:58:10] around that, thanks.
>> mayor ron bernal:   all
[4:58:11] >> mayor ron bernal:   all
Right.
[4:58:11] right.
Thank you.
[4:58:13] thank you.
Any other public comment?
[4:58:15] any other public comment?
>> clerk:   no further public
[4:58:17] >> clerk:   no further public
Comments.
[4:58:18] comments.
>> mayor ron bernal.
[4:58:20] >> mayor ron bernal.
We are closing the public
[4:58:22] we are closing the public
Hearing.
[4:58:22] hearing.
Do we have a motion?
[4:58:23] do we have a motion?
>> so moved.
[4:58:25] >> so moved.
>> motion from councilmember
[4:58:26] >> motion from councilmember
Trawk ir.
[4:58:29] trawk ir.
Torres-walker.
[4:58:30] \htorres-walker.
>> second from pro-tem freitas.
[4:58:35] >> second from pro-tem freitas.
Please cast your votes.
[4:58:36] please cast your votes.
>> motion passes, 5-0.
[4:58:38] >> motion passes, 5-0.
>> item seven, appeal of
[4:58:45] >> item seven, appeal of
Conditions of the approval,
[4:58:50] conditions of the approval,
Being continued from
[4:58:51] being continued from
February 24th.
[4:58:51] february 24th.
This is a public hearing, I’m
[4:58:53] this is a public hearing, I’m
Going to open.
[4:58:55] going to open.
Do we have public comment on
[4:58:56] do we have public comment on
This?
[4:58:57] this?
>> clerk:   no comment cards.
[4:59:00] >> clerk:   no comment cards.
>> I’ll close the public
[4:59:03] >> I’ll close the public
Hearing.
[4:59:03] hearing.
Motion.
[4:59:04] motion.
>> second.
[4:59:05] >> second.
>> please cast your votes.
[4:59:08] >> please cast your votes.
>> clerk:   motion passes, 5-0.
[4:59:15] >> clerk:   motion passes, 5-0.
>> moving on to item 10,
[4:59:24] >> moving on to item 10,
Mahogany housing home key
[4:59:26] mahogany housing home key
Program update, antioch inn and
[4:59:30] program update, antioch inn and
Suites, formerly comfort inn.
[4:59:33] suites, formerly comfort inn.
City manager scott.
[4:59:34] city manager scott.
>> thank you so much.
[4:59:39] >> thank you so much.
Interim director will give a
[4:59:40] interim director will give a
Brief update on the project.
[4:59:43] brief update on the project.
>> good evening, mayor and
[4:59:45] >> good evening, mayor and
Couple.
[4:59:45] couple.
David store.
[4:59:46] david store.
This is my real voice.
[4:59:48] this is my real voice.
It’s not been aied.
[4:59:52] it’s not been aied.
That’s the good news.
[4:59:53] that’s the good news.
More good news, I’m not alone in
[4:59:55] more good news, I’m not alone in
The presentation tonight.
[4:59:58] the presentation tonight.
I have csh mahogany to provide a
[5:00:03] I have csh mahogany to provide a
Presentation and powerpoint.
[5:00:04] presentation and powerpoint.
My brief update is that you may
[5:00:08] my brief update is that you may
Recall the council adopted a
[5:00:11] recall the council adopted a
Resolution last year, working
[5:00:12] resolution last year, working
With hcd and the applicant and
[5:00:16] with hcd and the applicant and
His team with respect to moving
[5:00:17] his team with respect to moving
Forward in steps.
[5:00:19] forward in steps.
The question came up at the last
[5:00:21] the question came up at the last
Council meeting to provide an
[5:00:22] council meeting to provide an
Update.
[5:00:23] update.
I want to do that briefly in the
[5:00:25] I want to do that briefly in the
Staff report.
[5:00:26] staff report.
I gave background.
[5:00:31] I gave background.
When it comes down to where we
[5:00:33] when it comes down to where we
Are in the process, as we speak,
[5:00:35] are in the process, as we speak,
We have an environmental
[5:00:38] we have an environmental
Consultant providing the work
[5:00:40] consultant providing the work
Necessary for the city to
[5:00:42] necessary for the city to
Release the 750,000 one time
[5:00:45] release the 750,000 one time
Payment through h.u.d. And cdbg
[5:00:48] payment through h.u.d. And cdbg
Grants.
[5:00:48] grants.
With that timeline occurring, we
[5:00:53] with that timeline occurring, we
Expect to be in the realm of
[5:00:55] expect to be in the realm of
Coming to your council for award
[5:00:57] coming to your council for award
Of the money, probably in the
[5:00:59] of the money, probably in the
Early summer, late spring.
[5:01:02] early summer, late spring.
The time that we have right now
[5:01:04] the time that we have right now
From hcd is such that hcd staff
[5:01:11] from hcd is such that hcd staff
Has forwarded a recommendation
[5:01:14] has forwarded a recommendation
To their -- not governing body
[5:01:17] to their -- not governing body
But next review process,
[5:01:20] but next review process,
Internal lone committee,
[5:01:22] internal lone committee,
Tentatively scheduled this week
[5:01:24] tentatively scheduled this week
And within a week or so.
[5:01:27] and within a week or so.
There are no guarantees that we
[5:01:29] there are no guarantees that we
Hope to have a decision within
[5:01:31] hope to have a decision within
The next few weeks, within a
[5:01:33] the next few weeks, within a
Month.
[5:01:33] month.
It’s a process we have been
[5:01:35] it’s a process we have been
Working on a lot with respect to
[5:01:36] working on a lot with respect to
The timing of all of the piece,
[5:01:40] the timing of all of the piece,
And at this point, I’m happy to
[5:01:42] and at this point, I’m happy to
Answer questions.
[5:01:43] answer questions.
We need to talk about a modified
[5:01:46] we need to talk about a modified
Timeline.
[5:01:47] timeline.
When the award is granted, the
[5:01:50] when the award is granted, the
Clock will start for when
[5:01:51] clock will start for when
Construction appears on the
[5:01:53] construction appears on the
Property, certainly after
[5:01:55] property, certainly after
Acquisition.
[5:01:55] acquisition.
Happy to answer questions and
[5:01:57] happy to answer questions and
Then turn the time over.
[5:02:01] then turn the time over.
>> mayor ron bernal:   let’s
[5:02:04] >> mayor ron bernal:   let’s
Hear from him first and then get
[5:02:07] hear from him first and then get
Public comment and open it to up
[5:02:12] public comment and open it to up
To council.
[5:02:17] to council.
>> thank you, council and
[5:02:19] >> thank you, council and
Community forgiving the
[5:02:21] community forgiving the
Opportunity to provide an update
[5:02:22] opportunity to provide an update
On home key plus.
[5:02:24] on home key plus.
>> can you talk into the mic,
[5:02:27] >> can you talk into the mic,
Please?
[5:02:27] please?
Pull it down.
[5:02:29] pull it down.
>> I should have realized that.
[5:02:31] >> I should have realized that.
I hope everyone can hear.
[5:02:32] I hope everyone can hear.
Thanks for the opportunity.
[5:02:34] thanks for the opportunity.
We have been work csh for a year
[5:02:43] we have been work csh for a year
Working tirelessly to make sure
[5:02:44] working tirelessly to make sure
The documents were submitted on
[5:02:48] the documents were submitted on
Time, may 30th, the last date we
[5:02:50] time, may 30th, the last date we
Submitted the application,
[5:02:52] submitted the application,
Received the letter and number.
[5:02:54] received the letter and number.
Then we have been providing the
[5:02:56] then we have been providing the
Details updated resolution,
[5:02:58] details updated resolution,
Document updates and everything,
[5:03:00] document updates and everything,
And we have been informed as
[5:03:02] and we have been informed as
David was mentioning by city
[5:03:05] david was mentioning by city
Staff, city staff manager, that
[5:03:06] staff, city staff manager, that
They have all of the documents
[5:03:08] they have all of the documents
Which are needed.
[5:03:09] which are needed.
They have recommended our
[5:03:10] they have recommended our
Project for the award.
[5:03:13] project for the award.
They are plan to meet every
[5:03:15] they are plan to meet every
Second thursday of the month t,
[5:03:19] second thursday of the month t,
Two days from now they’ll meet
[5:03:22] two days from now they’ll meet
And assess staff recommendation
[5:03:25] and assess staff recommendation
And deidre told you friday that
[5:03:27] and deidre told you friday that
We should hear within a few days
[5:03:29] we should hear within a few days
Or a week, and of course, they
[5:03:31] or a week, and of course, they
Are saying the timeline
[5:03:34] are saying the timeline
Continues depending on the city
[5:03:36] continues depending on the city
Leadership.
[5:03:37] leadership.
We are hopeful because we
[5:03:38] we are hopeful because we
Provide all of the information
[5:03:40] provide all of the information
Needed.
[5:03:40] needed.
I wanted to take a few moments,
[5:03:43] I wanted to take a few moments,
Talk about what we have
[5:03:45] talk about what we have
Progressed on as well as our
[5:03:47] progressed on as well as our
Project as well as what we are
[5:03:49] project as well as what we are
Seeing on home key plus and talk
[5:03:51] seeing on home key plus and talk
About the overall timeline.
[5:03:53] about the overall timeline.
As I was mentioning, they have
[5:03:56] as I was mentioning, they have
Communicated.
[5:03:57] communicated.
We should hear in a week’s time
[5:03:59] we should hear in a week’s time
At latest, few more weeks from
[5:04:03] at latest, few more weeks from
Then, and special thanks for
[5:04:05] then, and special thanks for
City director scott, city staff
[5:04:07] city director scott, city staff
As well as my entire team for
[5:04:10] as well as my entire team for
Getting us to this milestone,
[5:04:12] getting us to this milestone,
Amend of and of course, we are
[5:04:15] amend of and of course, we are
Almost there to achieve and
[5:04:17] almost there to achieve and
Receive the much needed
[5:04:26] receive the much needed
$34.9 million, taxpayer dollars
[5:04:29] $34.9 million, taxpayer dollars
Hopefully come for the city of
[5:04:31] hopefully come for the city of
Antioch and we’ll have 85 low
[5:04:34] antioch and we’ll have 85 low
Income housing built up by
[5:04:38] income housing built up by
Creating the hcd housing.
[5:04:42] creating the hcd housing.
Also, a quick note sharing good
[5:04:45] also, a quick note sharing good
News, we received home key plus
[5:04:48] news, we received home key plus
Award last december.
[5:04:49] award last december.
Our process, following diligence
[5:04:53] our process, following diligence
Is indicative of award by home
[5:04:56] is indicative of award by home
Key plus in addition to the home
[5:04:59] key plus in addition to the home
Tree round tree in oak oakland
[5:05:02] tree round tree in oak oakland
In full construction.
[5:05:03] in full construction.
In terms of home key plus
[5:05:05] in terms of home key plus
Background and update, as you
[5:05:09] background and update, as you
Are aware, this came out in 2024
[5:05:14] are aware, this came out in 2024
To allocate proposition 1 funds,
[5:05:17] to allocate proposition 1 funds,
There to convert hotels or
[5:05:19] there to convert hotels or
Non-resresidential areas to
[5:05:22] non-resresidential areas to
Convert them into housing for
[5:05:25] convert them into housing for
Homeless or veterans.
[5:05:26] homeless or veterans.
Right now, the home key plus is
[5:05:29] right now, the home key plus is
Under scribed.
[5:05:31] under scribed.
There is at least a billion,
[5:05:35] there is at least a billion,
$2.1 billions allocated
[5:05:37] $2.1 billions allocated
$900 million so far.
[5:05:38] $900 million so far.
As long as the project meets the
[5:05:42] as long as the project meets the
Threshold, provides the right
[5:05:45] threshold, provides the right
Documents, as long as they were
[5:05:46] documents, as long as they were
Submitted by may 30th, they’ll
[5:05:48] submitted by may 30th, they’ll
Get the award.
[5:05:50] get the award.
That’s why staff has reviewed
[5:05:52] that’s why staff has reviewed
Everything, based on the city
[5:05:53] everything, based on the city
And us have provided them.
[5:05:55] and us have provided them.
They have recommended for the
[5:05:58] they have recommended for the
Award.
[5:05:58] award.
In terms of, I want to take a
[5:06:01] in terms of, I want to take a
Moment and discuss this, just a
[5:06:04] moment and discuss this, just a
Refresher.
[5:06:04] refresher.
I know council knows this and
[5:06:07] I know council knows this and
City staff knows it and possibly
[5:06:09] city staff knows it and possibly
Community as well.
[5:06:10] community as well.
This talks about the local need
[5:06:13] this talks about the local need
And steps, pit numbers were much
[5:06:16] and steps, pit numbers were much
Better than 2024 for entire
[5:06:19] better than 2024 for entire
Contra costa county.
[5:06:21] contra costa county.
31% reduction in homelessness,
[5:06:24] 31% reduction in homelessness,
But if you look at where we
[5:06:27] but if you look at where we
Stand 413 in 2024, we are down
[5:06:30] stand 413 in 2024, we are down
To 246, 246 people unsheltered.
[5:06:33] to 246, 246 people unsheltered.
We still have 792 units for low
[5:06:37] we still have 792 units for low
Income which need to be built
[5:06:39] income which need to be built
For antioch, and having chs
[5:06:43] for antioch, and having chs
Mahogany 85 units helps toward
[5:06:45] mahogany 85 units helps toward
Both goals.
[5:06:48] both goals.
Lastly, giving a quick update on
[5:06:50] lastly, giving a quick update on
Where we stand on the project,
[5:06:53] where we stand on the project,
Properties planning for the
[5:06:54] properties planning for the
Conversion, we have already
[5:06:56] conversion, we have already
Highlighted that by having that
[5:06:58] highlighted that by having that
Banner, we are trying to keep it
[5:07:01] banner, we are trying to keep it
Vacant and be prepared once the
[5:07:03] vacant and be prepared once the
Award is given, and as we stated
[5:07:06] award is given, and as we stated
Earlier, the plan is to have
[5:07:08] earlier, the plan is to have
Extensive case management
[5:07:09] extensive case management
Services, support services,
[5:07:11] services, support services,
We’ll have a gated community,
[5:07:16] we’ll have a gated community,
24x7 security so we have a low
[5:07:18] 24x7 security so we have a low
Income supportive housing well
[5:07:20] income supportive housing well
Functioning.
[5:07:21] functioning.
It has the appropriate access to
[5:07:24] it has the appropriate access to
Health services.
[5:07:24] health services.
It is appropriately located.
[5:07:26] it is appropriately located.
David mentioned about the nepa
[5:07:30] david mentioned about the nepa
Progress thanks to the city we
[5:07:31] progress thanks to the city we
Have made so far.
[5:07:32] have made so far.
We are on track on that.
[5:07:34] we are on track on that.
We have started engaging or
[5:07:37] we have started engaging or
Reengaged with the department of
[5:07:40] reengaged with the department of
Behavioral health who have
[5:07:42] behavioral health who have
Committed funding dollars at the
[5:07:44] committed funding dollars at the
Time of submission and we are
[5:07:45] time of submission and we are
Trying to see how additional
[5:07:47] trying to see how additional
Funds can be secured along with
[5:07:50] funds can be secured along with
District supervisor and measure
[5:07:52] district supervisor and measure
X for ongoing support because we
[5:07:54] x for ongoing support because we
Wanted to make sure it’s not
[5:07:57] wanted to make sure it’s not
Just establishing the 85 units,
[5:07:59] just establishing the 85 units,
But functioning and supporting
[5:08:01] but functioning and supporting
It successfully for 15 years,
[5:08:03] it successfully for 15 years,
And then hopefully for 55
[5:08:05] and then hopefully for 55
Years.
[5:08:06] years.
We are all into the mission of
[5:08:08] we are all into the mission of
Developing the secure low-income
[5:08:11] developing the secure low-income
Community with services to
[5:08:13] community with services to
Address homelessness.
[5:08:15] address homelessness.
That’s all I have.
[5:08:15] that’s all I have.
We can open up for questions
[5:08:18] we can open up for questions
Council might have or the
[5:08:20] council might have or the
Community might have.
[5:08:21] community might have.
>> thank you.
[5:08:22] >> thank you.
Do we have public comment on
[5:08:24] do we have public comment on
This?
[5:08:24] this?
>> yes, we do.
[5:08:26] >> yes, we do.
Leslie followed by mary and
[5:08:31] leslie followed by mary and
Dr. Kimberly.
[5:08:46] dr. Kimberly.
>> I’m sleepwalking at this
[5:08:49] >> I’m sleepwalking at this
Point.
[5:08:49] point.
I wanted to give thanks to where
[5:08:55] I wanted to give thanks to where
It’s due.
[5:08:56] it’s due.
Many, many years ago, and
[5:09:00] many, many years ago, and
Brought it to tamisha who helped
[5:09:04] brought it to tamisha who helped
Speer head it to the rest of the
[5:09:07] speer head it to the rest of the
Council and having a council
[5:09:09] council and having a council
Actually approve it, I’m so
[5:09:11] actually approve it, I’m so
Excited and happy and thank you,
[5:09:13] excited and happy and thank you,
Thank you, thank you so much.
[5:09:19] thank you, thank you so much.
[applause]
[5:09:20] [applause]
>> clerk:   dr. Kimberly and
[5:09:23] >> clerk:   dr. Kimberly and
Then nicole.
[5:09:26] then nicole.
>> I want to say thank you to
[5:09:29] >> I want to say thank you to
Andrew too -- I don’t see him --
[5:09:32] andrew too -- I don’t see him --
For bringing this to the council
[5:09:34] for bringing this to the council
For antioch in this much needed
[5:09:37] for antioch in this much needed
Community.
[5:09:38] community.
I think the main thing I want to
[5:09:41] I think the main thing I want to
Get across or ask the mayor is,
[5:09:43] get across or ask the mayor is,
I remember that you did an
[5:09:47] I remember that you did an
Interview with the news -- I
[5:09:52] interview with the news -- I
Think it was in june, with jody
[5:09:55] think it was in june, with jody
Hernandez and you had a plan for
[5:09:58] hernandez and you had a plan for
Homelessness.
[5:09:59] homelessness.
So far, I haven’t really heard
[5:10:01] so far, I haven’t really heard
That plan.
[5:10:02] that plan.
Tonight, I heard that the city
[5:10:04] tonight, I heard that the city
Is struggling.
[5:10:05] is struggling.
The city is going to make cuts.
[5:10:08] the city is going to make cuts.
The city has all of these
[5:10:10] the city has all of these
Issues, but homelessness remains
[5:10:12] issues, but homelessness remains
One of the biggest issues facing
[5:10:15] one of the biggest issues facing
Antioch.
[5:10:16] antioch.
I hope tonight you are the
[5:10:17] I hope tonight you are the
Leader to make sure this passes
[5:10:19] leader to make sure this passes
And moves through, because it
[5:10:21] and moves through, because it
Doesn’t seem it’s a burden to
[5:10:23] doesn’t seem it’s a burden to
The city.
[5:10:24] the city.
It seems the grant is something
[5:10:27] it seems the grant is something
To help boost the city and solve
[5:10:30] to help boost the city and solve
So many of the problems.
[5:10:32] so many of the problems.
I hope you are the stand up
[5:10:34] I hope you are the stand up
Mayor tonight and help this to
[5:10:37] mayor tonight and help this to
Pass.
[5:10:39] pass.
>> clerk:   nicole?
[5:10:44] >> clerk:   nicole?
>> this thing don’t bend.
[5:10:52] >> this thing don’t bend.
I have some notes here.
[5:10:55] I have some notes here.
Thank you, thank you, thank you,
[5:10:57] thank you, thank you, thank you,
So much, andrew.
[5:10:59] so much, andrew.
Give him another round of
[5:11:01] give him another round of
Applause, please?
[5:11:03] applause, please?
That’s enough, you are taking up
[5:11:04] that’s enough, you are taking up
My anytime.
[5:11:08] my anytime.
Time.
[5:11:10] \htime.
Thank utah you, tamisha,
[5:11:15] thank utah you, tamisha,
Monica.
[5:11:16] monica.
Hopefully we get this passed and
[5:11:19] hopefully we get this passed and
Some people housed.
[5:11:20] some people housed.
Before I came here I was looking
[5:11:22] before I came here I was looking
Online and saw you talking to
[5:11:24] online and saw you talking to
Code enforcement.
[5:11:25] code enforcement.
I was like surprised by some of
[5:11:27] I was like surprised by some of
The things I heard.
[5:11:29] the things I heard.
I was hoping, I know, mayor, you
[5:11:32] I was hoping, I know, mayor, you
Brought up the 18th area.
[5:11:34] brought up the 18th area.
We talked about blight and the
[5:11:37] we talked about blight and the
Garbage in the areas and fines.
[5:11:39] garbage in the areas and fines.
I hope they are not thinking the
[5:11:41] I hope they are not thinking the
Solution is to criminalize
[5:11:45] solution is to criminalize
Homelessness with fines.
[5:11:45] homelessness with fines.
If you were not talking about
[5:11:48] if you were not talking about
Homelessness, talking to
[5:11:51] homelessness, talking to
Businesses these years, it’s not
[5:11:53] businesses these years, it’s not
Fair to fine them like that.
[5:11:54] fair to fine them like that.
If we are talking about boarded
[5:11:56] if we are talking about boarded
Up buildings, not doing
[5:11:59] up buildings, not doing
Anything, that’s one thing.
[5:12:01] anything, that’s one thing.
I remember the straw hat pizza
[5:12:04] I remember the straw hat pizza
Moved to brentwood.
[5:12:05] moved to brentwood.
I talked to that owner.
[5:12:07] I talked to that owner.
He said there was nothing I
[5:12:08] he said there was nothing I
Could do.
[5:12:09] could do.
There was unhoused people all
[5:12:11] there was unhoused people all
Over the place, urinating, using
[5:12:14] over the place, urinating, using
The bathroom in front of our
[5:12:17] the bathroom in front of our
Businesses, so I don’t think
[5:12:18] businesses, so I don’t think
It’s fair to fine businesses for
[5:12:20] it’s fair to fine businesses for
A situation they have no control
[5:12:21] a situation they have no control
Over.
[5:12:22] over.
I say that just to say that I
[5:12:24] I say that just to say that I
Think even with this program, I
[5:12:26] think even with this program, I
Think a lot of businesses,
[5:12:28] think a lot of businesses,
Property owners, homeowners
[5:12:30] property owners, homeowners
Would appreciate having a motel
[5:12:32] would appreciate having a motel
Like this or a program up and
[5:12:34] like this or a program up and
Running to get unhoused people
[5:12:36] running to get unhoused people
In front of their businesses, in
[5:12:38] in front of their businesses, in
Front of residential areas.
[5:12:40] front of residential areas.
I think it’s important.
[5:12:42] I think it’s important.
I want to make clear we are
[5:12:45] I want to make clear we are
Spending so much money already.
[5:12:46] spending so much money already.
I looked at the video we had
[5:12:49] I looked at the video we had
With the ad hoc committee back
[5:12:50] with the ad hoc committee back
With the former council a few
[5:12:53] with the former council a few
Councils ago, and how they
[5:12:54] councils ago, and how they
Talked about how you spend
[5:12:56] talked about how you spend
Millions of dollars, had a
[5:12:58] millions of dollars, had a
Meeting and learned that -- for
[5:13:00] meeting and learned that -- for
Code enforcement, the abatement
[5:13:03] code enforcement, the abatement
Team, community development, apd
[5:13:06] team, community development, apd
Contractors, tridelta transit
[5:13:07] contractors, tridelta transit
Come out, the fire department,
[5:13:10] come out, the fire department,
Talked about how negatively
[5:13:13] talked about how negatively
Impacted they were financially
[5:13:14] impacted they were financially
Because of unhoused people being
[5:13:16] because of unhoused people being
On the street.
[5:13:17] on the street.
We know when unhoused people
[5:13:20] we know when unhoused people
Call 911, we have apd come out,
[5:13:22] call 911, we have apd come out,
Fire department, resources that
[5:13:23] fire department, resources that
We are spending so much money
[5:13:25] we are spending so much money
For.
[5:13:25] for.
We need to make sure, we have to
[5:13:27] we need to make sure, we have to
Do this.
[5:13:28] do this.
It makes no sense.
[5:13:30] it makes no sense.
I would like to know if anybody
[5:13:32] I would like to know if anybody
Votes this down, what is your
[5:13:34] votes this down, what is your
Solution?
[5:13:36] solution?
Community members, andrew, other
[5:13:41] community members, andrew, other
Council, if you vote this down,
[5:13:43] council, if you vote this down,
What is the solution?
[5:13:44] what is the solution?
That’s all I want to know?
[5:13:46] that’s all I want to know?
What is your solution?
[5:13:47] what is your solution?
I truly want to know.
[5:13:49] I truly want to know.
We need to work together and
[5:13:51] we need to work together and
Figure this out.
[5:13:52] figure this out.
Home key, come on.
[5:13:54] home key, come on.
Let’s go, antioch.
[5:13:56] let’s go, antioch.
>> clerk:   devin.
[5:14:01] >> clerk:   devin.
>> good evening, everyone.
[5:14:11] >> good evening, everyone.
I’m wired.
[5:14:12] I’m wired.
I have had so much caffeine
[5:14:15] I have had so much caffeine
Today.
[5:14:15] today.
I’m just going to say, I support
[5:14:18] I’m just going to say, I support
Project home key.
[5:14:19] project home key.
It’s a solution.
[5:14:21] it’s a solution.
I saw councilmember walker’s
[5:14:24] I saw councilmember walker’s
Post earlier and I was excited
[5:14:26] post earlier and I was excited
To see she was supporting this
[5:14:30] to see she was supporting this
Alongside andrew and nicole.
[5:14:31] alongside andrew and nicole.
I was unaware.
[5:14:33] I was unaware.
I have been busy and didn’t know
[5:14:35] I have been busy and didn’t know
This was on the agenda tonight.
[5:14:37] this was on the agenda tonight.
Thank you for the public
[5:14:39] thank you for the public
Reminder.
[5:14:40] reminder.
I want to say that there is a
[5:14:42] I want to say that there is a
Lot of people who -- complain
[5:14:47] lot of people who -- complain
And complain about things going
[5:14:49] and complain about things going
On in the city.
[5:14:50] on in the city.
They don’t have the solutions.
[5:14:52] they don’t have the solutions.
They call you idiots and blah,
[5:14:54] they call you idiots and blah,
Blah, blah.
[5:14:55] blah, blah.
You are sitting on your bum all
[5:14:58] you are sitting on your bum all
Day.
[5:14:58] day.
You are constantly working
[5:15:01] you are constantly working
Trying to find solutions.
[5:15:02] trying to find solutions.
I’m tired of seeing people not
[5:15:04] I’m tired of seeing people not
Come up with solutions but
[5:15:06] come up with solutions but
Having a loud presence
[5:15:07] having a loud presence
Everywhere else but don’t want
[5:15:09] everywhere else but don’t want
To do the work.
[5:15:10] to do the work.
There are advocates like nicole,
[5:15:14] there are advocates like nicole,
Andrew, tamisha, monica, the
[5:15:17] andrew, tamisha, monica, the
Mayor and the rest of the
[5:15:18] mayor and the rest of the
Council.
[5:15:19] council.
People need to put their mouth
[5:15:21] people need to put their mouth
In this room and work with you
[5:15:23] in this room and work with you
All and work with other people
[5:15:25] all and work with other people
In the room.
[5:15:26] in the room.
It means nothing to say
[5:15:28] it means nothing to say
Something online and produce no
[5:15:30] something online and produce no
Results.
[5:15:30] results.
What I’m going to say is please
[5:15:34] what I’m going to say is please
Support project home key.
[5:15:35] support project home key.
We are hearing a lot about how
[5:15:37] we are hearing a lot about how
The community is falling apart.
[5:15:40] the community is falling apart.
People are doing this and that.
[5:15:42] people are doing this and that.
Where are the solutions?
[5:15:43] where are the solutions?
We do, like nicole said, if
[5:15:46] we do, like nicole said, if
Anyone votes this down, there
[5:15:48] anyone votes this down, there
Should be a solution right
[5:15:49] should be a solution right
Away.
[5:15:49] away.
There is no reason not to
[5:15:51] there is no reason not to
Support this.
[5:15:52] support this.
Thank you.
[5:15:53] thank you.
That’s my message to the
[5:15:54] that’s my message to the
Community tonight.
[5:15:55] community tonight.
I’m wired.
[5:15:56] I’m wired.
Thank you.
[5:16:01] thank you.
>> clerk:   no further comment
[5:16:03] >> clerk:   no further comment
Cards.
[5:16:04] cards.
Speaker?
[5:16:05] speaker?
Please, come.
[5:16:18] please, come.
>> thank you.
[5:16:21] >> thank you.
I just wanted to bring a couple
[5:16:23] I just wanted to bring a couple
Of additional highlights.
[5:16:25] of additional highlights.
Home key plus was paid for
[5:16:29] home key plus was paid for
Through prop one, a state ballot
[5:16:32] through prop one, a state ballot
Initiative.
[5:16:33] initiative.
Those are your bond dollars.
[5:16:38] those are your bond dollars.
That $2.2 billion record
[5:16:42] that $2.2 billion record
$2.2 billion that came out to
[5:16:43] $2.2 billion that came out to
Fund the housing initiative is
[5:16:46] fund the housing initiative is
An average of $55, state
[5:16:51] an average of $55, state
Resident.
[5:16:52] resident.
Your home key application here
[5:16:53] your home key application here
In antioch for your resident
[5:16:57] in antioch for your resident
Population here in the city is a
[5:17:01] population here in the city is a
Return of an average of $290 a
[5:17:06] return of an average of $290 a
Person.
[5:17:07] person.
That is taking your dollars and
[5:17:12] that is taking your dollars and
Receiving an almost 5x return.
[5:17:18] receiving an almost 5x return.
That is a commitment from
[5:17:21] that is a commitment from
Community with the response that
[5:17:23] community with the response that
Is desired, and so -- and so, I
[5:17:30] is desired, and so -- and so, I
Will say that the biggest take
[5:17:35] will say that the biggest take
Away here is thank you to the
[5:17:37] away here is thank you to the
State residents that voted for
[5:17:39] state residents that voted for
Prop one.
[5:17:42] prop one.
Thank you for the residents
[5:17:44] thank you for the residents
Throughout the state that pay
[5:17:46] throughout the state that pay
Their taxes and contribute to
[5:17:48] their taxes and contribute to
Their communities.
[5:17:49] their communities.
Thank you for the people that
[5:17:50] thank you for the people that
Live in this community and
[5:17:52] live in this community and
Support these services, and most
[5:17:57] support these services, and most
Importantly, you know, I want to
[5:18:00] importantly, you know, I want to
Say that this is not about me or
[5:18:03] say that this is not about me or
You, this is about rajim co,
[5:18:10] you, this is about rajim co,
Tyrone marshall, the people I
[5:18:12] tyrone marshall, the people I
Promised this to that are no
[5:18:15] promised this to that are no
Longer here, but it is a promise
[5:18:18] longer here, but it is a promise
That is fulfilled.
[5:18:20] that is fulfilled.
That’s what representation your
[5:18:23] that’s what representation your
Community is.
[5:18:24] community is.
That’s what a response to your
[5:18:26] that’s what a response to your
Community’s needs is.
[5:18:28] community’s needs is.
So, I want to applaud each and
[5:18:31] so, I want to applaud each and
Every one of you for championing
[5:18:33] every one of you for championing
This on our behalf, for being
[5:18:36] this on our behalf, for being
Part of this arduous journey,
[5:18:40] part of this arduous journey,
And more importantly for
[5:18:41] and more importantly for
Supporting individuals like
[5:18:43] supporting individuals like
Rajim and tyrone.
[5:18:45] rajim and tyrone.
Because they do not deserve to
[5:18:47] because they do not deserve to
Have their lives taken on our
[5:18:52] have their lives taken on our
Streets through unjust crimes,
[5:18:54] streets through unjust crimes,
Nor do they deserve to expire
[5:18:58] nor do they deserve to expire
Under a tarp that is purchased
[5:19:02] under a tarp that is purchased
From home depot on our sidewalks
[5:19:03] from home depot on our sidewalks
And communities.
[5:19:05] and communities.
We have a higher moral calling
[5:19:12] we have a higher moral calling
And today, this update is that
[5:19:17] and today, this update is that
Moral calling again being
[5:19:19] moral calling again being
Answered.
[5:19:19] answered.
Thank you.
[5:19:29] thank you.
>> no further public comment.
[5:19:32] >> no further public comment.
>> mayor ron bernal:   this is
[5:19:34] >> mayor ron bernal:   this is
Before the council.
[5:19:35] before the council.
Comments from the council in
[5:19:37] comments from the council in
Councilmember rocha?
[5:19:38] councilmember rocha?
>> I requested an update.
[5:19:40] >> I requested an update.
I wanted to know where we stood,
[5:19:43] I wanted to know where we stood,
Looking historically, where it
[5:19:46] looking historically, where it
Started.
[5:19:47] started.
We resubmitted an application.
[5:19:50] we resubmitted an application.
We have some information along
[5:19:51] we have some information along
The way.
[5:19:51] the way.
I wanted to know, as we are
[5:19:54] I wanted to know, as we are
Getting ready -- did I cut her
[5:19:58] getting ready -- did I cut her
Off -- sorry, didn’t mean to do
[5:20:02] off -- sorry, didn’t mean to do
That.
[5:20:03] that.
As we are looking into
[5:20:05] as we are looking into
Developing our budget moving
[5:20:07] developing our budget moving
Into next year, I felt it was
[5:20:09] into next year, I felt it was
Important that we know where we
[5:20:10] important that we know where we
Are at.
[5:20:12] are at.
Obviously, there are questions I
[5:20:14] obviously, there are questions I
Had, and maybe for the benefit
[5:20:16] had, and maybe for the benefit
Of the community, my
[5:20:17] of the community, my
Understanding is that the state
[5:20:19] understanding is that the state
Of california in the slide
[5:20:21] of california in the slide
Presentation, I want to believe
[5:20:24] presentation, I want to believe
It’s 34.9 million if awarded to
[5:20:27] it’s 34.9 million if awarded to
This project.
[5:20:28] this project.
I believe the initial purchase
[5:20:31] I believe the initial purchase
Of the hotel -- we could use
[5:20:35] of the hotel -- we could use
Potentially the cdbg funding
[5:20:38] potentially the cdbg funding
Available to us for acquisition,
[5:20:41] available to us for acquisition,
750,000.
[5:20:42] 750,000.
If awarded, we could potentially
[5:20:44] if awarded, we could potentially
Use that.
[5:20:44] use that.
We have a meeting in two weeks
[5:20:47] we have a meeting in two weeks
To discuss cdbg and housing
[5:20:50] to discuss cdbg and housing
Successor funds.
[5:20:51] successor funds.
We are trying to pull everything
[5:20:53] we are trying to pull everything
Together as we move forward.
[5:20:55] together as we move forward.
My understanding for the city of
[5:20:57] my understanding for the city of
Antioch, it’s 1.2 commitment,
[5:21:00] antioch, it’s 1.2 commitment,
And I understand it’s five year
[5:21:03] and I understand it’s five year
Periods.
[5:21:04] periods.
The first five years, 6,000,000,
[5:21:09] the first five years, 6,000,000,
The matches from the state, and
[5:21:11] the matches from the state, and
Another five years.
[5:21:12] another five years.
My question was going to be, I
[5:21:13] my question was going to be, I
Don’t know if you can answer
[5:21:15] don’t know if you can answer
That.
[5:21:15] that.
What is the evaluation process
[5:21:17] what is the evaluation process
As we go through, are there
[5:21:20] as we go through, are there
Goals or targets we look at in
[5:21:23] goals or targets we look at in
The increments moving forward?
[5:21:26] the increments moving forward?
Those are primarily the main
[5:21:28] those are primarily the main
Things I wanted to know.
[5:21:30] things I wanted to know.
I saw your information today,
[5:21:33] I saw your information today,
Communication that has come
[5:21:35] communication that has come
Regarding potential of finding
[5:21:37] regarding potential of finding
Out sooner than later.
[5:21:39] out sooner than later.
My -- from where I’m sitting, I
[5:21:42] my -- from where I’m sitting, I
Want to have all of the
[5:21:43] want to have all of the
Information I can moving forward
[5:21:45] information I can moving forward
When going to develop the budget
[5:21:47] when going to develop the budget
For the ’26-’27 year, I wanted
[5:21:50] for the ’26-’27 year, I wanted
To know where we stand with the
[5:21:52] to know where we stand with the
Commitment.
[5:21:53] commitment.
I wanted to know what the
[5:21:55] I wanted to know what the
Timeline was when we find out,
[5:21:58] timeline was when we find out,
But it sounds like realtime it’s
[5:22:01] but it sounds like realtime it’s
Happening right now.
[5:22:02] happening right now.
Those are the questions I wanted
[5:22:04] those are the questions I wanted
To raise before us so we are all
[5:22:06] to raise before us so we are all
On the same page and for the
[5:22:08] on the same page and for the
Benefit of the community because
[5:22:10] benefit of the community because
I hear comments on both sides.
[5:22:12] I hear comments on both sides.
Why are we doing the hotel?
[5:22:14] why are we doing the hotel?
I think it’s clearly that we
[5:22:16] I think it’s clearly that we
Have done short-term projects,
[5:22:18] have done short-term projects,
You know, opportunity village,
[5:22:21] you know, opportunity village,
Addressing homelessness with
[5:22:24] addressing homelessness with
Encampments we needed to help
[5:22:26] encampments we needed to help
People find a place to live and
[5:22:29] people find a place to live and
Survive.
[5:22:29] survive.
Those are temporary, those are
[5:22:31] those are temporary, those are
Lease agreements.
[5:22:33] lease agreements.
We don’t own the properties.
[5:22:35] we don’t own the properties.
Once the term ended, we turn it
[5:22:38] once the term ended, we turn it
Back and start over again.
[5:22:40] back and start over again.
This to me when we looked at it
[5:22:43] this to me when we looked at it
Is a long-term solution paid
[5:22:45] is a long-term solution paid
Through state funding and
[5:22:47] through state funding and
Taxpayer dollars intended for
[5:22:48] taxpayer dollars intended for
The purpose.
[5:22:51] the purpose.
So, for 34.9 million for us to
[5:22:55] so, for 34.9 million for us to
Commit 1.2 annually, it made
[5:22:57] commit 1.2 annually, it made
Sense to look at that as an
[5:23:01] sense to look at that as an
Investment toward a long range
[5:23:03] investment toward a long range
Solution.
[5:23:03] solution.
I wanted to bring this up to
[5:23:06] I wanted to bring this up to
Have clear understanding as to
[5:23:08] have clear understanding as to
Where we are at and find out if
[5:23:12] where we are at and find out if
There is an answer yes or no if
[5:23:16] there is an answer yes or no if
This is happening or not.
[5:23:18] this is happening or not.
I was the one that brought it
[5:23:20] I was the one that brought it
Up.
[5:23:20] up.
It wasn’t the other members.
[5:23:23] it wasn’t the other members.
It was me the last couple of
[5:23:25] it was me the last couple of
Months.
[5:23:25] months.
I wanted to start off kicking
[5:23:27] I wanted to start off kicking
Off the conversation.
[5:23:31] off the conversation.
>> pro-tem:   I have a question
[5:23:33] >> pro-tem:   I have a question
For the applicant.
[5:23:54] for the applicant.
Began construction was december
[5:23:58] began construction was december
Poe 20, 2025.
[5:24:03] poe 20, 2025.
End, november 2026.
[5:24:07] end, november 2026.
Assuming that we’ll favorably
[5:24:13] assuming that we’ll favorably
Review, assuming they move
[5:24:15] review, assuming they move
Forward with their money, we
[5:24:17] forward with their money, we
Have jump started the nepa
[5:24:21] have jump started the nepa
Process.
[5:24:21] process.
My question is, will you be able
[5:24:24] my question is, will you be able
To actually make this be a
[5:24:27] to actually make this be a
Reality according to the
[5:24:28] reality according to the
Timelines that I’m sure they are
[5:24:31] timelines that I’m sure they are
Going to dictate?
[5:24:32] going to dictate?
It doesn’t make sense to me to
[5:24:34] it doesn’t make sense to me to
Go through the whole effort if
[5:24:37] go through the whole effort if
You can’t produce.
[5:24:38] you can’t produce.
>> absolutely.
[5:24:39] >> absolutely.
Just to add, and I think I
[5:24:43] just to add, and I think I
Shared that staff added with
[5:24:46] shared that staff added with
David, first timeline shared was
[5:24:48] david, first timeline shared was
Based on the assumptions of the
[5:24:52] based on the assumptions of the
Timeline the city shared in
[5:24:53] timeline the city shared in
Terms of awards and so on.
[5:24:55] terms of awards and so on.
They said they’ll start giving
[5:24:57] they said they’ll start giving
Awards in september.
[5:24:59] awards in september.
Based on those, the prior
[5:25:01] based on those, the prior
Timeline was, and now that we
[5:25:02] timeline was, and now that we
Are in march and it’s pretty
[5:25:06] are in march and it’s pretty
Eminent that we’ll get it
[5:25:08] eminent that we’ll get it
Reviewed march 12th, we’ll know
[5:25:11] reviewed march 12th, we’ll know
Within a week or so or worse
[5:25:14] within a week or so or worse
Case three or four weeks.
[5:25:16] case three or four weeks.
We can start the april or may
[5:25:21] we can start the april or may
Timeframe.
[5:25:21] timeframe.
We are expecting about 8 to 12
[5:25:24] we are expecting about 8 to 12
Months.
[5:25:24] months.
That’s what our experiences,
[5:25:27] that’s what our experiences,
What we are seeing the
[5:25:28] what we are seeing the
Rehabilitation are taking.
[5:25:29] rehabilitation are taking.
Based on that knowledge is what
[5:25:31] based on that knowledge is what
We have put together the revised
[5:25:33] we have put together the revised
Timeline.
[5:25:34] timeline.
We are confident with the
[5:25:36] we are confident with the
Revised timeline.
[5:25:37] revised timeline.
Of course, if things delay from
[5:25:40] of course, if things delay from
Either city perspective or nepa
[5:25:43] either city perspective or nepa
Perspective or others that might
[5:25:45] perspective or others that might
Move the starting date, but we
[5:25:47] move the starting date, but we
Are trying to be confident about
[5:25:49] are trying to be confident about
When we start we are able to
[5:25:52] when we start we are able to
Finish well within the 12 month
[5:25:54] finish well within the 12 month
Requirement of completion of
[5:25:55] requirement of completion of
Construction and 15 month
[5:25:57] construction and 15 month
Requirement of occupancy.
[5:25:59] requirement of occupancy.
That’s what we are targeting to
[5:26:01] that’s what we are targeting to
Do.
[5:26:01] do.
>> I want to make sure publicly
[5:26:03] >> I want to make sure publicly
That you are ready to move
[5:26:06] that you are ready to move
Forward to get it in that
[5:26:08] forward to get it in that
Timeframe, the 12 month and 15
[5:26:11] timeframe, the 12 month and 15
Month.
[5:26:11] month.
>> yes, and no.
[5:26:13] >> yes, and no.
I’ll tell you why I’m saying no
[5:26:16] I’ll tell you why I’m saying no
Is that we have come in number
[5:26:18] is that we have come in number
And requested multiple times to
[5:26:21] and requested multiple times to
Unlock some of the initial money
[5:26:24] unlock some of the initial money
For predevelopment so we can
[5:26:25] for predevelopment so we can
Start for the submission of --
[5:26:29] start for the submission of --
And getting the permit so that
[5:26:31] and getting the permit so that
Could be lined up as well with
[5:26:33] could be lined up as well with
Those two timelines.
[5:26:34] those two timelines.
>> I think from a city
[5:26:37] >> I think from a city
Perspective, we have to know if
[5:26:38] perspective, we have to know if
It’s going to be awarded.
[5:26:40] it’s going to be awarded.
You have to assume that from my
[5:26:43] you have to assume that from my
Perspective.
[5:26:44] perspective.
If it’s awarded, then you go.
[5:26:46] if it’s awarded, then you go.
>> yes, we’ll be able to meet
[5:26:47] >> yes, we’ll be able to meet
That.
[5:26:48] that.
>> thank you.
[5:26:50] >> thank you.
>> mayor ron bernal:   any other
[5:26:53] >> mayor ron bernal:   any other
Questions or comments?
[5:26:56] questions or comments?
The item requests that --
[5:26:58] the item requests that --
>> move to receiving file.
[5:27:01] >> move to receiving file.
>> I have a motion to receive
[5:27:04] >> I have a motion to receive
File from mayor pro-tem
[5:27:05] file from mayor pro-tem
Freitas.
[5:27:06] freitas.
>> second from councilmember
[5:27:08] >> second from councilmember
Wilson.
[5:27:08] wilson.
Please cast your votes.
[5:27:11] please cast your votes.
>> clerk.
[5:27:14] >> clerk.
:   motion passes, 5-0.
[5:27:23] :   motion passes, 5-0.
>> mayor ron bernal:   thank
[5:27:25] >> mayor ron bernal:   thank
You, penny.
[5:27:26] you, penny.
Moving on to item 9 --
[5:27:29] moving on to item 9 --
>> clerk:   number 8.
[5:27:31] >> clerk:   number 8.
>> yeah, back to 8.
[5:27:33] >> yeah, back to 8.
Adoption of inclusionary housing
[5:27:36] adoption of inclusionary housing
Ordinance, iho consistent with
[5:27:38] ordinance, iho consistent with
The city’s sixth cycle --
[5:27:41] the city’s sixth cycle --
>> we need to move forward.
[5:27:44] >> we need to move forward.
>> mayor ron bernal:   yeah,
[5:27:47] >> mayor ron bernal:   yeah,
Adoption of inclusionary housing
[5:27:50] adoption of inclusionary housing
Ordinance with the 6th cycle
[5:27:53] ordinance with the 6th cycle
Housing element implementation
[5:27:56] housing element implementation
Program 2.1.10.
[5:27:58] program 2.1.10.
>> yes, thank you so much, mayor
[5:28:00] >> yes, thank you so much, mayor
And city council.
[5:28:02] and city council.
The city has studied the
[5:28:04] the city has studied the
Feasibility of adopting an
[5:28:07] feasibility of adopting an
Ordinance and optional in lieu
[5:28:10] ordinance and optional in lieu
Fee over the last year at
[5:28:12] fee over the last year at
Multiple study sessions.
[5:28:14] multiple study sessions.
Tonight this is before the
[5:28:16] tonight this is before the
Council.
[5:28:17] council.
Additional recommended actions
[5:28:19] additional recommended actions
Include the establishment of
[5:28:21] include the establishment of
Affordable housing trust fund
[5:28:23] affordable housing trust fund
And related amendments to
[5:28:25] and related amendments to
Establish an inlieu fee.
[5:28:32] establish an inlieu fee.
Meredith --
[5:28:32] meredith --
>> hold on.
[5:28:41] >> hold on.
>> mayor ron bernal:   you’re
[5:28:44] >> mayor ron bernal:   you’re
Fine.
[5:28:44] fine.
>> zoe meredith will introduce
[5:28:47] >> zoe meredith will introduce
The item and greg will provide a
[5:28:50] the item and greg will provide a
Presentation.
[5:28:51] presentation.
>> geepg, council.
[5:28:54] >> geepg, council.
Goong.
[5:28:55] goong.
Good evening.
[5:28:57] \hgood evening.
Tonight we are here to introduce
[5:28:58] tonight we are here to introduce
The ordinance and its content.
[5:29:01] the ordinance and its content.
I’m joined by greg good fellow
[5:29:04] I’m joined by greg good fellow
Who worked on this with his
[5:29:06] who worked on this with his
Team.
[5:29:06] team.
So, he has a presentation and we
[5:29:08] so, he has a presentation and we
Are here to answer questions.
[5:29:10] are here to answer questions.
Thanks.
[5:29:10] thanks.
>> thank you, zoe.
[5:29:12] >> thank you, zoe.
Thank you, counselors and
[5:29:13] thank you, counselors and
Mayor.
[5:29:14] mayor.
It’s nice to be here again.
[5:29:16] it’s nice to be here again.
I have a presentation.
[5:29:17] I have a presentation.
There was a lot of background
[5:29:19] there was a lot of background
Material in my past
[5:29:20] material in my past
Presentations.
[5:29:21] presentations.
I know we have had a busy night
[5:29:24] I know we have had a busy night
And there is a lot of legal and
[5:29:26] and there is a lot of legal and
Technical material.
[5:29:27] technical material.
I’ll try to move through quickly
[5:29:30] I’ll try to move through quickly
But I want to make sure the
[5:29:32] but I want to make sure the
Public and council are well
[5:29:34] public and council are well
Versed on the background and
[5:29:36] versed on the background and
Issue.
[5:29:36] issue.
So what we are going to do as
[5:29:38] so what we are going to do as
Zoe mentioned, we’ll introduce
[5:29:40] zoe mentioned, we’ll introduce
By title only and waive the
[5:29:42] by title only and waive the
First reading of the ordinance
[5:29:45] first reading of the ordinance
Amending title ix planning and
[5:29:46] amending title ix planning and
Zoning to add article 43,
[5:29:49] zoning to add article 43,
Inclusionary housing, the basic
[5:29:51] inclusionary housing, the basic
Bones of the element is a 15%
[5:29:54] bones of the element is a 15%
Affordable housing requirement.
[5:29:55] affordable housing requirement.
It would include an in-lieu
[5:30:00] it would include an in-lieu
Option paired with the housing
[5:30:02] option paired with the housing
Trust fund.
[5:30:03] trust fund.
The city needs a place to put
[5:30:06] the city needs a place to put
The in lieu fees collected.
[5:30:08] the in lieu fees collected.
It would require a plan by
[5:30:10] it would require a plan by
Developers utilizing the iho,
[5:30:14] developers utilizing the iho,
And it includes various
[5:30:17] and it includes various
Standards to ensure affordable
[5:30:18] standards to ensure affordable
Units are up to snuff with the
[5:30:20] units are up to snuff with the
Other standards.
[5:30:22] other standards.
This would involve a resolution
[5:30:25] this would involve a resolution
To include the trust fund and
[5:30:27] to include the trust fund and
Resolution amending the master
[5:30:29] resolution amending the master
Fee schedule to add the inlieu
[5:30:31] fee schedule to add the inlieu
Fee.
[5:30:34] fee.
Quickly background on this
[5:30:36] quickly background on this
Again, inclues nary housing 101,
[5:30:39] again, inclues nary housing 101,
An ordinance requiring new
[5:30:41] an ordinance requiring new
Market rate projects to set
[5:30:44] market rate projects to set
Aside a portion of the units, as
[5:30:49] aside a portion of the units, as
Affordable housing and the pay
[5:30:51] affordable housing and the pay
In fee in lieu of constructing
[5:30:56] in fee in lieu of constructing
Units.
[5:30:57] units.
Why in antioch, there is a heavy
[5:30:59] why in antioch, there is a heavy
Number here, 1,741 low income
[5:31:05] number here, 1,741 low income
Units going all the way to the
[5:31:07] units going all the way to the
Development of the housing
[5:31:08] development of the housing
Element and decided by the
[5:31:09] element and decided by the
Council here and community here
[5:31:11] council here and community here
That the housing element was a
[5:31:14] that the housing element was a
Community oriented process to
[5:31:15] community oriented process to
Include the action item to
[5:31:17] include the action item to
Include an iho study citing a
[5:31:22] include an iho study citing a
Goal of 360-460 affordable
[5:31:25] goal of 360-460 affordable
Units.
[5:31:25] units.
We are looking at a finite
[5:31:28] we are looking at a finite
Number here.
[5:31:29] number here.
We can go beyond that, but this
[5:31:31] we can go beyond that, but this
Goes back to the heavily public
[5:31:33] goes back to the heavily public
Process of the housing element
[5:31:35] process of the housing element
Which is certified by the state
[5:31:37] which is certified by the state
In a rigorous review process the
[5:31:40] in a rigorous review process the
Council is aware of.
[5:31:44] council is aware of.
Quick what we have done so far,
[5:31:45] quick what we have done so far,
A lot of input has gone into the
[5:31:48] a lot of input has gone into the
Iho, it’s not developed in a
[5:31:51] iho, it’s not developed in a
Vacuum be by any means.
[5:31:55] vacuum be by any means.
We have a multilingual community
[5:32:00] we have a multilingual community
Meeting.
[5:32:01] meeting.
We met with developers to get
[5:32:03] we met with developers to get
Their concerns, ideas, heavy
[5:32:06] their concerns, ideas, heavy
Online outreach.
[5:32:08] online outreach.
The project is updated
[5:32:10] the project is updated
Constantly, we had a community
[5:32:12] constantly, we had a community
Survey october 15th, 2024.
[5:32:14] survey october 15th, 2024.
All of the results of the
[5:32:16] all of the results of the
Outreach has been in past staff
[5:32:19] outreach has been in past staff
Reports.
[5:32:20] reports.
I won’t get into details except
[5:32:23] I won’t get into details except
To stress this reflects the
[5:32:26] to stress this reflects the
Community input.
[5:32:27] community input.
Last year we did interviews with
[5:32:31] last year we did interviews with
The staff in the county to find
[5:32:33] the staff in the county to find
Out what administering was like
[5:32:36] out what administering was like
And get their input.
[5:32:37] and get their input.
On the technical side we had a
[5:32:42] on the technical side we had a
Feasibility analysis, assessing
[5:32:44] feasibility analysis, assessing
Impact on the bottom line of
[5:32:46] impact on the bottom line of
Market rate units, how they are
[5:32:49] market rate units, how they are
Going to play out, a heavy pro
[5:32:51] going to play out, a heavy pro
Forma process.
[5:32:53] forma process.
We completed an inlieu fee
[5:32:56] we completed an inlieu fee
Analysis.
[5:32:56] analysis.
I have a section of the
[5:32:57] I have a section of the
Presentation to go over how we
[5:33:00] presentation to go over how we
Developed the in-lieu fee.
[5:33:03] developed the in-lieu fee.
We calculated the local
[5:33:05] we calculated the local
Affordable housing gap and fill
[5:33:09] affordable housing gap and fill
It with the fee.
[5:33:11] it with the fee.
We have presented summaries of
[5:33:14] we have presented summaries of
Ihos, looked at approaches.
[5:33:17] ihos, looked at approaches.
As you know, there have been
[5:33:20] as you know, there have been
Multiple study sessions of the
[5:33:22] multiple study sessions of the
Council and commission.
[5:33:23] council and commission.
What is this proposed
[5:33:25] what is this proposed
Inclusionary housing ordinance?
[5:33:28] inclusionary housing ordinance?
Again, this first -- what
[5:33:31] again, this first -- what
Projects will this apply to?
[5:33:34] projects will this apply to?
Projects city wide.
[5:33:36] projects city wide.
No geographical scope.
[5:33:38] no geographical scope.
It’s the entire city.
[5:33:40] it’s the entire city.
It applies to five or more
[5:33:42] it applies to five or more
Units.
[5:33:43] units.
Why the number five?
[5:33:45] why the number five?
It fits cog and wheel with the
[5:33:48] it fits cog and wheel with the
Subdivision map act, five
[5:33:51] subdivision map act, five
Subdivisions for the map act to
[5:33:53] subdivisions for the map act to
Take shape.
[5:33:54] take shape.
That sets a stage to apply for
[5:33:57] that sets a stage to apply for
Projects of a significant size
[5:33:58] projects of a significant size
And heft.
[5:33:59] and heft.
It’s not going to apply to a
[5:34:02] it’s not going to apply to a
Family developing an extra
[5:34:03] family developing an extra
Unit.
[5:34:04] unit.
It fits in with the subdivision
[5:34:07] it fits in with the subdivision
Map act.
[5:34:08] map act.
The requirement, 15% of market
[5:34:10] the requirement, 15% of market
Rate units as I mentioned, 10%
[5:34:13] rate units as I mentioned, 10%
Affordable to low income
[5:34:15] affordable to low income
Households and 5% to low income
[5:34:18] households and 5% to low income
Households.
[5:34:19] households.
If the project is so small, it’s
[5:34:24] if the project is so small, it’s
Fractional or difficult to
[5:34:28] fractional or difficult to
Operate, say you have 12 units,
[5:34:30] operate, say you have 12 units,
You need to apply the low income
[5:34:34] you need to apply the low income
Flip-flopping until the
[5:34:35] flip-flopping until the
Requirement is met.
[5:34:37] requirement is met.
That’s just -- will lead to a
[5:34:40] that’s just -- will lead to a
Balance within the small project
[5:34:44] balance within the small project
Project.
[5:34:45] project.
Those affordable units will have
[5:34:47] those affordable units will have
To remain affordable in
[5:34:50] to remain affordable in
Perpetuity.
[5:34:50] perpetuity.
No one will make money off the
[5:34:54] no one will make money off the
Sales later.
[5:34:55] sales later.
There is an inlieu fee option
[5:35:00] there is an inlieu fee option
$220,500 per unit reassessed
[5:35:03] $220,500 per unit reassessed
Annually based on the cpi and
[5:35:05] annually based on the cpi and
Other factors.
[5:35:07] other factors.
This ordinance doesn’t include
[5:35:10] this ordinance doesn’t include
Alternative compliance.
[5:35:11] alternative compliance.
Some in the past, alternative
[5:35:13] some in the past, alternative
Compliance is more popular.
[5:35:16] compliance is more popular.
It is less popular and relevant
[5:35:18] it is less popular and relevant
Because of the extreme number of
[5:35:21] because of the extreme number of
Streamlining and concessions and
[5:35:23] streamlining and concessions and
Waivers that come out of state
[5:35:26] waivers that come out of state
Housing policy.
[5:35:27] housing policy.
There are so many ways for
[5:35:30] there are so many ways for
Housing projects to move through
[5:35:32] housing projects to move through
The process easily and save
[5:35:34] the process easily and save
Money by providing affordable
[5:35:37] money by providing affordable
Units and I also point out that
[5:35:41] units and I also point out that
Without having alternative
[5:35:42] without having alternative
Compliance in this iho, there is
[5:35:48] compliance in this iho, there is
The potential of avoiding time
[5:35:51] the potential of avoiding time
For complex options, donating
[5:35:54] for complex options, donating
Land off site or things things
[5:35:57] land off site or things things
Like that, that require staff
[5:35:59] like that, that require staff
Time or delays.
[5:36:00] time or delays.
They remove focus of building
[5:36:04] they remove focus of building
Affordable housing on the site
[5:36:05] affordable housing on the site
Of the development which is the
[5:36:07] of the development which is the
Goal of the city.
[5:36:09] goal of the city.
The inclusionary housing
[5:36:11] the inclusionary housing
Ordinance requires an affordable
[5:36:14] ordinance requires an affordable
Housing plan, a detailed
[5:36:16] housing plan, a detailed
Contract between the developer
[5:36:17] contract between the developer
And city, needs to be submitted
[5:36:19] and city, needs to be submitted
With the application, specify
[5:36:22] with the application, specify
The inclusionary calculations.
[5:36:24] the inclusionary calculations.
50% is set.
[5:36:26] 50% is set.
We want you to demonstrate your
[5:36:29] we want you to demonstrate your
Math and make sure it’s
[5:36:31] math and make sure it’s
Consistent with ours, document
[5:36:32] consistent with ours, document
The locations and their plans,
[5:36:34] the locations and their plans,
And again, that is so staff can
[5:36:37] and again, that is so staff can
Make sure they are up to snuff
[5:36:40] make sure they are up to snuff
With the standards laid out in
[5:36:42] with the standards laid out in
The ordinance, making sure the
[5:36:45] the ordinance, making sure the
Exterior materials are high
[5:36:48] exterior materials are high
Quality room sizes in proportion
[5:36:50] quality room sizes in proportion
And things like that.
[5:36:52] and things like that.
The affordable housing plan
[5:36:54] the affordable housing plan
Establishes the housing
[5:36:56] establishes the housing
Requirements, a few of the
[5:36:57] requirements, a few of the
Bullets in the ordinance itself
[5:36:59] bullets in the ordinance itself
To make sure the city and
[5:37:02] to make sure the city and
Developer are on the same page
[5:37:04] developer are on the same page
Before this kicks off.
[5:37:05] before this kicks off.
I mention standards laid out in
[5:37:09] I mention standards laid out in
The ordinance, all inclusionary
[5:37:11] the ordinance, all inclusionary
Units need to be the same
[5:37:14] units need to be the same
Proportion, the bedrooms etc.,
[5:37:16] proportion, the bedrooms etc.,
90% of the size of market rate
[5:37:19] 90% of the size of market rate
Units with the same bedroom
[5:37:20] units with the same bedroom
Could could counts, same
[5:37:25] could could counts, same
Exterior quality design as
[5:37:28] exterior quality design as
Market rate units and should be
[5:37:29] market rate units and should be
The case with all housing, meet
[5:37:33] the case with all housing, meet
All standards in title 8 and 9.
[5:37:36] all standards in title 8 and 9.
The idea is that the affordable
[5:37:38] the idea is that the affordable
Units are not afterthoughts, not
[5:37:41] units are not afterthoughts, not
Considered add on to the larger
[5:37:43] considered add on to the larger
Development, distributed easily
[5:37:45] development, distributed easily
And as important as the market
[5:37:47] and as important as the market
Rate products.
[5:37:51] rate products.
I’ll spend a bit of time on the
[5:37:53] I’ll spend a bit of time on the
Technical component of the
[5:37:55] technical component of the
In-lieu fee in the associated
[5:37:58] in-lieu fee in the associated
Housing trust fund.
[5:37:59] housing trust fund.
There are many ways that
[5:38:02] there are many ways that
Consultants and cities and
[5:38:04] consultants and cities and
Counties develop and identify
[5:38:06] counties develop and identify
Their required in-lieu fee.
[5:38:09] their required in-lieu fee.
We use the approach called the
[5:38:16] we use the approach called the
Affordable housing financing
[5:38:18] affordable housing financing
Gap.
[5:38:19] gap.
A single unit in the city of
[5:38:23] a single unit in the city of
Antioch, $440,000.
[5:38:24] antioch, $440,000.
I’ll explain how we got there.
[5:38:26] I’ll explain how we got there.
Then we calculated the per unit
[5:38:28] then we calculated the per unit
Financing that a developer and
[5:38:31] financing that a developer and
Affordable housing developer
[5:38:33] affordable housing developer
Typically receives per unit,
[5:38:38] typically receives per unit,
$237,512.
[5:38:39] $237,512.
Subtract the latter from the
[5:38:41] subtract the latter from the
Former and find the gap of
[5:38:47] former and find the gap of
$202,500 voasuated $202,500.00
[5:38:55] $202,500 voasuated $202,500.00
Associated with the unbuilt
[5:39:00] associated with the unbuilt
Unit.
[5:39:00] unit.
How do we find out the
[5:39:02] how do we find out the
Information?
[5:39:02] information?
The first thing we did was
[5:39:04] the first thing we did was
Review and identify the recent
[5:39:07] review and identify the recent
Affordable housing development
[5:39:09] affordable housing development
Projects to get unit costs to
[5:39:10] projects to get unit costs to
Find out the average low-income
[5:39:13] find out the average low-income
Housing tax credit used and
[5:39:15] housing tax credit used and
Applied and bank financing used
[5:39:17] applied and bank financing used
Because those are the two types
[5:39:20] because those are the two types
Of reliable funding that go to
[5:39:23] of reliable funding that go to
Affordable housing projects in
[5:39:25] affordable housing projects in
The state of california.
[5:39:26] the state of california.
Financing, as you see is an
[5:39:28] financing, as you see is an
Art.
[5:39:28] art.
There are many different types
[5:39:31] there are many different types
Of funding that developers use.
[5:39:32] of funding that developers use.
They are not the reliable ones.
[5:39:35] they are not the reliable ones.
They are different amounts,
[5:39:37] they are different amounts,
Different subsets.
[5:39:46] different subsets.
The source is the state
[5:39:48] the source is the state
Treasurer officer.
[5:39:49] treasurer officer.
They have an archive and include
[5:39:53] they have an archive and include
Detailed costs and financing for
[5:39:55] detailed costs and financing for
The projects.
[5:39:55] the projects.
We were able to get on the
[5:39:57] we were able to get on the
System and pick out a series of
[5:39:59] system and pick out a series of
Projects in contra costa
[5:40:00] projects in contra costa
County.
[5:40:01] county.
This is sort of what I was
[5:40:03] this is sort of what I was
Saying earlier.
[5:40:04] saying earlier.
This is an example for the
[5:40:08] this is an example for the
Plaza, 70 unit project with one
[5:40:10] plaza, 70 unit project with one
And two and three bedroom yuens,
[5:40:13] and two and three bedroom yuens,
Total cost $69.6 million.
[5:40:16] total cost $69.6 million.
You can see the rock solid
[5:40:19] you can see the rock solid
Sources, tax credit equity, 36%
[5:40:21] sources, tax credit equity, 36%
Of the financing and bank
[5:40:24] of the financing and bank
Financing was 6%.
[5:40:25] financing was 6%.
You can see this is an example
[5:40:28] you can see this is an example
Of financing out there whether
[5:40:32] of financing out there whether
It can be found, deferred fees,
[5:40:34] it can be found, deferred fees,
County funds or others.
[5:40:35] county funds or others.
All of them have subsets.
[5:40:37] all of them have subsets.
My point is to show that this is
[5:40:40] my point is to show that this is
An example of the fact that the
[5:40:42] an example of the fact that the
Two reliable sources of
[5:40:44] two reliable sources of
Financing here only total 42% of
[5:40:46] financing here only total 42% of
The total.
[5:40:47] the total.
There’s the gap you are seeing.
[5:40:49] there’s the gap you are seeing.
The gap is having to be filled
[5:40:51] the gap is having to be filled
With sources.
[5:40:54] with sources.
So, if we summarize the five
[5:40:57] so, if we summarize the five
Products we selected from the
[5:40:59] products we selected from the
County, listed across the
[5:41:01] county, listed across the
Bottom.
[5:41:02] bottom.
Total cost of developing the
[5:41:03] total cost of developing the
Five projects is $332 million.
[5:41:06] five projects is $332 million.
Those included a total of 376
[5:41:09] those included a total of 376
Units, so what is the average
[5:41:10] units, so what is the average
Cost of those units is $882,000
[5:41:14] cost of those units is $882,000
Each.
[5:41:14] each.
Now, that’s higher than the
[5:41:16] now, that’s higher than the
Figure I gave for antioch.
[5:41:19] figure I gave for antioch.
This spreads from walnut creek
[5:41:22] this spreads from walnut creek
To else el cerrito.
[5:41:26] to else el cerrito.
This is the countywide average.
[5:41:29] this is the countywide average.
We took the information I
[5:41:31] we took the information I
Mentioned that we could find of
[5:41:33] mentioned that we could find of
The 376 yuens, we found out
[5:41:35] the 376 yuens, we found out
Through the state treasurer,
[5:41:47] through the state treasurer,
$50,500,000 bank financing and
[5:41:51] $50,500,000 bank financing and
$128,500,000 in federal tax
[5:41:53] $128,500,000 in federal tax
Credits used ajing out to
[5:41:57] credits used ajing out to
$342,000 a unit.
[5:41:58] $342,000 a unit.
Once again, for the countywide,
[5:42:02] once again, for the countywide,
We found $882,000 to build a
[5:42:06] we found $882,000 to build a
Unit, subtract $134,000 in bank
[5:42:11] unit, subtract $134,000 in bank
Financing, $342,000 in tax
[5:42:12] financing, $342,000 in tax
Credits and a gap of $406,000,
[5:42:23] credits and a gap of $406,000,
46.02% of average cost.
[5:42:25] 46.02% of average cost.
We need to apply that to
[5:42:26] we need to apply that to
Antioch.
[5:42:27] antioch.
We modeled a conceptual housing
[5:42:31] we modeled a conceptual housing
Model here which is something we
[5:42:32] model here which is something we
Did in the feasibility
[5:42:35] did in the feasibility
Analysis.
[5:42:35] analysis.
Then we calculated the
[5:42:37] then we calculated the
Development cost.
[5:42:39] development cost.
It includes the tailored units,
[5:42:43] it includes the tailored units,
Impact fees, soft costs, etc.
[5:42:45] impact fees, soft costs, etc.
We found that unit would cost
[5:42:48] we found that unit would cost
$36 million.
[5:42:49] $36 million.
That equates to $440,000 less
[5:42:55] that equates to $440,000 less
Than $880,000 countywide.
[5:42:58] than $880,000 countywide.
We calculated the financing gap,
[5:43:01] we calculated the financing gap,
Applied the 46.02 ratio to the
[5:43:04] applied the 46.02 ratio to the
Total and got $202,500 financing
[5:43:11] total and got $202,500 financing
Gap.
[5:43:15] gap.
We are aware you need
[5:43:17] we are aware you need
Information from the ground.
[5:43:19] information from the ground.
First thing we did with the
[5:43:21] first thing we did with the
Conclusions is take them to the
[5:43:23] conclusions is take them to the
Affordable housing developers.
[5:43:25] affordable housing developers.
We got great insight from eden
[5:43:28] we got great insight from eden
Housing.
[5:43:29] housing.
I should mention the numbers I
[5:43:30] I should mention the numbers I
Gave you reflected their input
[5:43:33] gave you reflected their input
Already.
[5:43:33] already.
We took our numbers to the
[5:43:35] we took our numbers to the
Developers and what we heard
[5:43:36] developers and what we heard
From the first gentleman, you
[5:43:38] from the first gentleman, you
Need to increase your per unit
[5:43:41] need to increase your per unit
Cost because financing costs,
[5:43:43] cost because financing costs,
City blue jackets and design
[5:43:45] city blue jackets and design
Costs are boosting up now.
[5:43:47] costs are boosting up now.
Our original number was less
[5:43:51] our original number was less
Than $440,000, and we increased
[5:43:53] than $440,000, and we increased
The costs, soft costs and legal
[5:43:57] the costs, soft costs and legal
Fees based on input and heard
[5:43:59] fees based on input and heard
The same thing from cypress
[5:44:04] the same thing from cypress
Saying we might have estimated
[5:44:06] saying we might have estimated
The soft costs.
[5:44:07] the soft costs.
We increased them.
[5:44:08] we increased them.
Both developers felt the inlieu
[5:44:11] both developers felt the inlieu
Fee and ratio was reasonable and
[5:44:14] fee and ratio was reasonable and
To quote the gentleman, this
[5:44:17] to quote the gentleman, this
Will go a long way helping the
[5:44:21] will go a long way helping the
Housing developer.
[5:44:23] housing developer.
We got good insight on the in
[5:44:26] we got good insight on the in
Lieu fee increased based on the
[5:44:28] lieu fee increased based on the
Increases of soft costs they
[5:44:31] increases of soft costs they
Mentioned.
[5:44:31] mentioned.
This was vetted by those that
[5:44:35] this was vetted by those that
Practice development.
[5:44:38] practice development.
Now, the inclusionary housing
[5:44:40] now, the inclusionary housing
Trust fund.
[5:44:41] trust fund.
Every city that collects fees
[5:44:43] every city that collects fees
Need a place to put it, the idea
[5:44:46] need a place to put it, the idea
That it needs to go to the
[5:44:49] that it needs to go to the
Prioritization of affordable
[5:44:51] prioritization of affordable
Housing.
[5:44:52] housing.
Every housing trust fund needs
[5:44:54] every housing trust fund needs
To be letted led by a council
[5:44:58] to be letted led by a council
Approved set of administrative
[5:45:02] approved set of administrative
Guidelines.
[5:45:04] guidelines.
They are to assist in the
[5:45:06] they are to assist in the
Creation and preservation of
[5:45:08] creation and preservation of
Affordable housing in the city
[5:45:09] affordable housing in the city
Of antioch for low, moderate and
[5:45:14] of antioch for low, moderate and
Moderate low income households
[5:45:17] moderate low income households
And distribution uses of the
[5:45:19] and distribution uses of the
Fees, creating affordable units
[5:45:21] fees, creating affordable units
Being the top.
[5:45:24] being the top.
Assistance with rehabilitation
[5:45:26] assistance with rehabilitation
Programs, conversion of market
[5:45:27] programs, conversion of market
Rate units and supporting the
[5:45:29] rate units and supporting the
Construction of adus, by their
[5:45:32] construction of adus, by their
Very nature affordable.
[5:45:34] very nature affordable.
Just a few of the distributions
[5:45:35] just a few of the distributions
And uses.
[5:45:40] and uses.
To remind you what we heard
[5:45:43] to remind you what we heard
February 4th from the planning
[5:45:44] february 4th from the planning
Commission, a 4 will 4-0
[5:45:49] commission, a 4 will 4-0
Recommendation that the city
[5:45:50] recommendation that the city
Adopt the iho.
[5:45:52] adopt the iho.
There were questions, the first
[5:45:54] there were questions, the first
Being could it be written into
[5:45:56] being could it be written into
The ordinance that
[5:46:00] the ordinance that
Prioritization be given to
[5:46:02] prioritization be given to
Antioch residents for the
[5:46:04] antioch residents for the
Affordable units?
[5:46:05] affordable units?
There is conflicts.
[5:46:08] there is conflicts.
I did research with my contact
[5:46:10] I did research with my contact
At mtc and the city did its own
[5:46:18] at mtc and the city did its own
Research.
[5:46:22] research.
I’m sorry.
[5:46:35] I’m sorry.
There was the potential for
[5:46:37] there was the potential for
Conflict with state fair housing
[5:46:40] conflict with state fair housing
Laws.
[5:46:41] laws.
Staff and myself felt the
[5:46:42] staff and myself felt the
Potential liabilities would out
[5:46:44] potential liabilities would out
Way the benefits given the
[5:46:46] way the benefits given the
Conflicts.
[5:46:47] conflicts.
That was born out by mtc and
[5:46:50] that was born out by mtc and
Their housing experts so staff
[5:46:53] their housing experts so staff
Didn’t recommend it.
[5:46:54] didn’t recommend it.
There was another request to
[5:46:58] there was another request to
Review the preference for local
[5:47:00] review the preference for local
Unions.
[5:47:00] unions.
This goes back to potential
[5:47:03] this goes back to potential
Conflicts with existing laws,
[5:47:05] conflicts with existing laws,
Labor relation act, state
[5:47:07] labor relation act, state
Housing element law and zoning
[5:47:10] housing element law and zoning
Authority all contain limits or
[5:47:12] authority all contain limits or
Barriers to that type of
[5:47:14] barriers to that type of
Preference.
[5:47:14] preference.
This does not reflect staff lack
[5:47:17] this does not reflect staff lack
Of prioritization of local
[5:47:20] of prioritization of local
Unions.
[5:47:21] unions.
It’s to keep the ordinance
[5:47:24] it’s to keep the ordinance
Conflict free and on legal
[5:47:28] conflict free and on legal
Ground.
[5:47:30] ground.
Planning commission asked that
[5:47:32] planning commission asked that
We look at ensuring that the
[5:47:35] we look at ensuring that the
Housing trust fund prioritizes
[5:47:39] housing trust fund prioritizes
Funding for housing
[5:47:40] funding for housing
Development.
[5:47:41] development.
Staff clarified the admin
[5:47:44] staff clarified the admin
Guidelines provides the
[5:47:45] guidelines provides the
Guidelines for how the funds are
[5:47:48] guidelines for how the funds are
Spent and allow them to be spent
[5:47:50] spent and allow them to be spent
Strategically on a variety of
[5:47:53] strategically on a variety of
Needs.
[5:47:54] needs.
The guidelines are approved by
[5:47:56] the guidelines are approved by
You the council and the
[5:47:57] you the council and the
Assumption is that the funds
[5:48:01] assumption is that the funds
Prioritize affordable housing
[5:48:02] prioritize affordable housing
Development.
[5:48:04] development.
Planning commission also had a
[5:48:05] planning commission also had a
Valid question about
[5:48:08] valid question about
Prioritizing extremely low
[5:48:09] prioritizing extremely low
Income households.
[5:48:10] income households.
There is a strange structural
[5:48:12] there is a strange structural
Issue with the state with hcd
[5:48:14] issue with the state with hcd
And eli.
[5:48:16] and eli.
Eli is, if you look directly
[5:48:19] eli is, if you look directly
Into the state housing building
[5:48:21] into the state housing building
Block website, eli is considered
[5:48:24] block website, eli is considered
A subset of low income.
[5:48:27] a subset of low income.
Whereas the separation between
[5:48:29] whereas the separation between
The income levels is
[5:48:30] the income levels is
Traditionally a break, eli is
[5:48:36] traditionally a break, eli is
Zero to 30 within zero to 50 of
[5:48:39] zero to 30 within zero to 50 of
Eli, which is why we don’t see
[5:48:41] eli, which is why we don’t see
It on the arena targets.
[5:48:44] it on the arena targets.
Hcd does not pry prioritize,
[5:48:49] hcd does not pry prioritize,
Cities are asked to study eli in
[5:48:52] cities are asked to study eli in
The housing units.
[5:48:53] the housing units.
They are not part of rena, by
[5:48:58] they are not part of rena, by
Including eli in the housing
[5:49:01] including eli in the housing
Ordinance itself, it brings us
[5:49:03] ordinance itself, it brings us
Out of lock step with the
[5:49:05] out of lock step with the
Progress requested by the state
[5:49:06] progress requested by the state
And keeping it consistent with
[5:49:09] and keeping it consistent with
The housing element.
[5:49:10] the housing element.
It is simply that the income
[5:49:12] it is simply that the income
Range is within vli.
[5:49:16] range is within vli.
Finally, the pc asked if we
[5:49:20] finally, the pc asked if we
Could audit the trust fund first
[5:49:23] could audit the trust fund first
Quarter of the year and each
[5:49:24] quarter of the year and each
Every two years here after to
[5:49:27] every two years here after to
Determine the percentage of
[5:49:28] determine the percentage of
Projects using in-lieu fees.
[5:49:31] projects using in-lieu fees.
In other words, is this
[5:49:32] in other words, is this
Working?
[5:49:34] working?
Clearly, city council can
[5:49:36] clearly, city council can
Include this in the draft or
[5:49:41] include this in the draft or
Housing trust fund guidelines
[5:49:42] housing trust fund guidelines
Itself.
[5:49:45] itself.
All were good points to a well
[5:49:47] all were good points to a well
Tuned planning commission.
[5:49:48] tuned planning commission.
Again, this goes back to the
[5:49:50] again, this goes back to the
First slide recommended action
[5:49:52] first slide recommended action
By staff introduced by total
[5:49:54] by staff introduced by total
Only and waived the first
[5:49:58] only and waived the first
Reading amending the title ix
[5:50:00] reading amending the title ix
With the components of the iho I
[5:50:03] with the components of the iho I
Have gone over, adopt the
[5:50:05] have gone over, adopt the
Resolution establishing a trust
[5:50:07] resolution establishing a trust
Fund, the place to put the
[5:50:10] fund, the place to put the
In-lieu fees and adopting a
[5:50:14] in-lieu fees and adopting a
Resolution to add the in-lieu
[5:50:16] resolution to add the in-lieu
Fee anding the affordable
[5:50:20] fee anding the affordable
Housing compliance monitoring
[5:50:21] housing compliance monitoring
Fee.
[5:50:21] fee.
That is the end of my
[5:50:23] that is the end of my
Presentation.
[5:50:24] presentation.
I’m here to answer questions.
[5:50:25] I’m here to answer questions.
>> mayor ron bernal:   all
[5:50:26] >> mayor ron bernal:   all
Right, thank you.
[5:50:27] right, thank you.
This is a public hearing.
[5:50:29] this is a public hearing.
I’m going to open it right now.
[5:50:33] I’m going to open it right now.
And do we have a proponent for
[5:50:37] and do we have a proponent for
The project?
[5:50:50] the project?
>> I would like to make a motion
[5:50:53] >> I would like to make a motion
To extend our meeting to
[5:50:56] to extend our meeting to
12:00 midnight.
[5:50:57] 12:00 midnight.
>> mayor ron bernal:   we have a
[5:50:59] >> mayor ron bernal:   we have a
Motion to extend the meeting to
[5:51:01] motion to extend the meeting to
12:00 midnight.
[5:51:02] 12:00 midnight.
Do we have a second?
[5:51:07] do we have a second?
We are not going to get there.
[5:51:14] we are not going to get there.
It means -- we can finish
[5:51:18] it means -- we can finish
Earlier.
[5:51:18] earlier.
>> I’ll second it.
[5:51:21] >> I’ll second it.
>> motion by mayor pro-tem
[5:51:24] >> motion by mayor pro-tem
Freitas, second by councilmember
[5:51:26] freitas, second by councilmember
Rocha.
[5:51:27] rocha.
Cost your votes, please.
[5:51:41] cost your votes, please.
>> clerk:   motion passes 4- 4-1
[5:51:53] >> clerk:   motion passes 4- 4-1
Abstaining.
[5:51:55] abstaining.
>> mayor ron bernal:   who is
[5:51:57] >> mayor ron bernal:   who is
Going to be the proponent?
[5:51:59] going to be the proponent?
>> we are a big group
[5:52:01] >> we are a big group
Coalition.
[5:52:01] coalition.
We are all together.
[5:52:02] we are all together.
>> mayor ron bernal:   you have
[5:52:04] >> mayor ron bernal:   you have
Ten minutes.
[5:52:05] ten minutes.
>> I won’t take it, but that’s
[5:52:07] >> I won’t take it, but that’s
Great.
[5:52:07] great.
Good evening, mayor and
[5:52:10] good evening, mayor and
Council.
[5:52:10] council.
I’m here drn -- I work with east
[5:52:17] I’m here drn -- I work with east
Bay housing,.
[5:52:19] bay housing,.
We have over 40 years experience
[5:52:21] we have over 40 years experience
Working with housing policies
[5:52:24] working with housing policies
Including clution inclusionary
[5:52:29] including clution inclusionary
Housing in the area.
[5:52:30] housing in the area.
We have worked with a broad
[5:52:32] we have worked with a broad
Coalition of other organizations
[5:52:34] coalition of other organizations
Based in antioch also proponents
[5:52:36] based in antioch also proponents
Of the inclusionary housing
[5:52:38] of the inclusionary housing
Ordinance here.
[5:52:39] ordinance here.
I’m going to read the list of
[5:52:42] I’m going to read the list of
Folks, some in the room and some
[5:52:47] folks, some in the room and some
Not.
[5:52:47] not.
We are here with the contra
[5:52:49] we are here with the contra
Costa county budget justice,
[5:52:52] costa county budget justice,
East bay alliance, east bay
[5:52:54] east bay alliance, east bay
Housing organizations, the
[5:52:56] housing organizations, the
Ensuring opportunity campaign to
[5:52:58] ensuring opportunity campaign to
End poverty in contra costa
[5:53:00] end poverty in contra costa
County, hope solutions, lift up
[5:53:01] county, hope solutions, lift up
Contra costa county, monument
[5:53:04] contra costa county, monument
Impact, multi-faith action
[5:53:06] impact, multi-faith action
Coalition, public advocates,
[5:53:09] coalition, public advocates,
Rising juntos.
[5:53:12] rising juntos.
That’s a coalition that brings
[5:53:15] that’s a coalition that brings
Years of experience working on
[5:53:18] years of experience working on
Inclusionary housing and faith
[5:53:21] inclusionary housing and faith
Leaders, service providers,
[5:53:23] leaders, service providers,
Housing developers and those
[5:53:26] housing developers and those
Impacted by the housing
[5:53:29] impacted by the housing
Affordability crisis.
[5:53:29] affordability crisis.
We arewe know this is a
[5:53:34] we arewe know this is a
Necessary tool for antioch to
[5:53:36] necessary tool for antioch to
Use to address the affordability
[5:53:38] use to address the affordability
Crisis in the city and region.
[5:53:40] crisis in the city and region.
We know it’s an appropriate
[5:53:42] we know it’s an appropriate
Tool.
[5:53:42] tool.
We are a growing city with
[5:53:45] we are a growing city with
Plentiful opportunities for
[5:53:46] plentiful opportunities for
Development.
[5:53:46] development.
That is the exact climate in
[5:53:49] that is the exact climate in
Which you want to implement a
[5:53:51] which you want to implement a
Housing ordinance.
[5:53:52] housing ordinance.
We know new housing is being
[5:53:55] we know new housing is being
Built, but not enough housing is
[5:53:59] built, but not enough housing is
Being built targeting low income
[5:54:02] being built targeting low income
Residents in antioch.
[5:54:02] residents in antioch.
I was looking at the past two
[5:54:04] I was looking at the past two
Years of building permits in
[5:54:07] years of building permits in
Antioch.
[5:54:07] antioch.
There were 740 homes permitted,
[5:54:10] there were 740 homes permitted,
But only 50 of those were
[5:54:14] but only 50 of those were
Designated low and low income
[5:54:16] designated low and low income
Residents, many were adus,
[5:54:19] residents, many were adus,
Guessing that they are low
[5:54:21] guessing that they are low
Income housing.
[5:54:21] income housing.
We don’t have a way of
[5:54:23] we don’t have a way of
Verifying.
[5:54:23] verifying.
They are not deed restricted not
[5:54:28] they are not deed restricted not
Permanently affordable which is
[5:54:29] permanently affordable which is
Required by the iho.
[5:54:31] required by the iho.
We are building a lot.
[5:54:32] we are building a lot.
We are not building enough for
[5:54:34] we are not building enough for
Low income residents.
[5:54:37] low income residents.
The iho would ensure not only we
[5:54:42] the iho would ensure not only we
Build affordable housing but
[5:54:44] build affordable housing but
Throughout the city and not cost
[5:54:45] throughout the city and not cost
The city money, wouldn’t require
[5:54:47] the city money, wouldn’t require
Us to apply for more home key
[5:54:51] us to apply for more home key
Projects, though we should do
[5:54:52] projects, though we should do
That, but wouldn’t take anything
[5:54:54] that, but wouldn’t take anything
Away from that.
[5:54:56] away from that.
Instead, it asks developers who
[5:54:58] instead, it asks developers who
Are coming and going to profit
[5:55:00] are coming and going to profit
And continue to profit in
[5:55:02] and continue to profit in
Antioch to contribute and
[5:55:05] antioch to contribute and
Dedicate some of their resources
[5:55:07] dedicate some of their resources
Toward making sure all antioch
[5:55:10] toward making sure all antioch
Residents have an affordable
[5:55:11] residents have an affordable
Place to call home.
[5:55:13] place to call home.
I want to emphasize this is a
[5:55:16] I want to emphasize this is a
Mainstream tool.
[5:55:17] mainstream tool.
Antioch is not the first city,
[5:55:19] antioch is not the first city,
Won’t be going out on a limb
[5:55:23] won’t be going out on a limb
Adopting this.
[5:55:24] adopting this.
14 of 19 jurisdictions in contra
[5:55:26] 14 of 19 jurisdictions in contra
Costa county have inclusionary
[5:55:29] costa county have inclusionary
Ordinances.
[5:55:29] ordinances.
We are on solid ground here,
[5:55:31] we are on solid ground here,
Taking a well trodden path that
[5:55:33] taking a well trodden path that
Works well and works well for
[5:55:36] works well and works well for
Other jurisdictions.
[5:55:38] other jurisdictions.
The coalition has two
[5:55:39] the coalition has two
Recommendations for how the
[5:55:41] recommendations for how the
Ordinance could be slightly
[5:55:42] ordinance could be slightly
Stronger.
[5:55:43] stronger.
One is we suggest a 20%
[5:55:48] one is we suggest a 20%
Inclusionary rate.
[5:55:49] inclusionary rate.
15% is a step in the right
[5:55:51] 15% is a step in the right
Direction.
[5:55:52] direction.
60% of antioch residents spent
[5:55:55] 60% of antioch residents spent
More than 30% of their income on
[5:55:59] more than 30% of their income on
Rent.
[5:55:59] rent.
Another 2/3 are designated at
[5:56:03] another 2/3 are designated at
Risk of displaiment or
[5:56:06] risk of displaiment or
Gentrification.
[5:56:07] gentrification.
The risk of not building enough
[5:56:09] the risk of not building enough
Affordable housing is real,
[5:56:11] affordable housing is real,
Present.
[5:56:12] present.
For two years in a row antioch
[5:56:14] for two years in a row antioch
Had the highest number of
[5:56:17] had the highest number of
Unhoused individuals in the
[5:56:18] unhoused individuals in the
County.
[5:56:19] county.
We want to do everything we can
[5:56:21] we want to do everything we can
To meet the moment, meet the
[5:56:23] to meet the moment, meet the
Urgency.
[5:56:24] urgency.
The second recommendation we
[5:56:25] the second recommendation we
Have we believe the ordinance
[5:56:26] have we believe the ordinance
Can do more to target low income
[5:56:29] can do more to target low income
Individuals.
[5:56:30] individuals.
That’s a subcategory of low
[5:56:32] that’s a subcategory of low
Income the consultant team
[5:56:34] income the consultant team
Mentioned.
[5:56:35] mentioned.
What we expect in the
[5:56:38] what we expect in the
Inclusionary housing because we
[5:56:40] inclusionary housing because we
Are asking for profit builders
[5:56:42] are asking for profit builders
To build at the top of the
[5:56:43] to build at the top of the
Range.
[5:56:44] range.
They build the most expensive
[5:56:46] they build the most expensive
Housing that qualifies for low
[5:56:48] housing that qualifies for low
Income residents.
[5:56:49] income residents.
That’s a good step and we
[5:56:51] that’s a good step and we
Encourage that, but to reach
[5:56:57] encourage that, but to reach
Extremely low income community
[5:56:58] extremely low income community
Members, we need specificity.
[5:57:02] members, we need specificity.
Two ways to achieve that, one a
[5:57:05] two ways to achieve that, one a
Certain requirement, 5% of the
[5:57:08] certain requirement, 5% of the
Affordable homes have to be
[5:57:10] affordable homes have to be
Affordable to extremely low
[5:57:12] affordable to extremely low
Income individuals.
[5:57:13] income individuals.
The other side, the alternative
[5:57:16] the other side, the alternative
Compliance, in lieu fee.
[5:57:17] compliance, in lieu fee.
Those fees are used by
[5:57:19] those fees are used by
Affordable housing developers
[5:57:21] affordable housing developers
That specialize in reaching low
[5:57:24] that specialize in reaching low
Income individuals.
[5:57:25] income individuals.
We suggest to include the 5% low
[5:57:28] we suggest to include the 5% low
Income requirement or create an
[5:57:30] income requirement or create an
Addition to the in lieu fee a
[5:57:34] addition to the in lieu fee a
Land donation option where
[5:57:37] land donation option where
Developers could contribute to
[5:57:39] developers could contribute to
The in lieu fee rather than in
[5:57:41] the in lieu fee rather than in
Cash with land.
[5:57:43] cash with land.
That provides an option for an
[5:57:45] that provides an option for an
Affordable housing developer to
[5:57:49] affordable housing developer to
Use that land to reach low
[5:57:52] use that land to reach low
Income individuals.
[5:57:52] income individuals.
Those are two recommendations.
[5:57:55] those are two recommendations.
Overall we are appreciative of
[5:57:56] overall we are appreciative of
The city, staff, consultants
[5:57:58] the city, staff, consultants
Have done.
[5:57:59] have done.
We are on a strong path.
[5:58:02] we are on a strong path.
There are various objections
[5:58:04] there are various objections
Whether they are legal or for
[5:58:06] whether they are legal or for
The feasibility of the
[5:58:08] the feasibility of the
Developers.
[5:58:08] developers.
We know staff has addressed
[5:58:10] we know staff has addressed
Those.
[5:58:11] those.
Staff has looked at legality,
[5:58:14] staff has looked at legality,
Looked at feasibility and this
[5:58:17] looked at feasibility and this
Will not defer development in
[5:58:19] will not defer development in
Antioch.
[5:58:19] antioch.
We are excited to see the city
[5:58:21] we are excited to see the city
Move forward with this step and
[5:58:24] move forward with this step and
Hopeful to move forward with the
[5:58:26] hopeful to move forward with the
Strongest most impactful
[5:58:27] strongest most impactful
Ordinance we can.
[5:58:28] ordinance we can.
Thank you.
[5:58:29] thank you.
>> mayor ron bernal:   thank
[5:58:30] >> mayor ron bernal:   thank
You.
[5:58:31] you.
Do we have anyone to speak in
[5:58:32] do we have anyone to speak in
Opposition to the ordinance?
[5:58:36] opposition to the ordinance?
>> clerk:   mr. Becker.
[5:58:39] >> clerk:   mr. Becker.
>> mayor ron bernal:   speaking
[5:58:41] >> mayor ron bernal:   speaking
In opposition to the ordinance?
[5:58:48] in opposition to the ordinance?
Opposition to the ordinance.
[5:58:59] opposition to the ordinance.
>> I hadn’t planned on ten
[5:59:02] >> I hadn’t planned on ten
Minutes.
[5:59:03] minutes.
I’ll try not to use it all.
[5:59:05] I’ll try not to use it all.
I didn’t prepare for that.
[5:59:07] I didn’t prepare for that.
Thank you for allowing me to
[5:59:13] thank you for allowing me to
Speak.
[5:59:15] speak.
The gentleman -- you are being
[5:59:18] the gentleman -- you are being
Misled.
[5:59:19] misled.
What you are being told is
[5:59:23] what you are being told is
Untrue.
[5:59:23] untrue.
They are not asking developers
[5:59:28] they are not asking developers
To contribute.
[5:59:28] to contribute.
They are requiring them to
[5:59:31] they are requiring them to
Contribute.
[5:59:32] contribute.
There is a big difference.
[5:59:36] there is a big difference.
Let’s talk about the law.
[5:59:38] let’s talk about the law.
I’m not an attorney.
[5:59:41] I’m not an attorney.
I could bring one down here from
[5:59:43] I could bring one down here from
The pacific legal foundation if
[5:59:45] the pacific legal foundation if
You would like to hear from
[5:59:46] you would like to hear from
Them.
[5:59:46] them.
They are going back to court.
[5:59:49] they are going back to court.
They are going to the united
[5:59:50] they are going to the united
States supreme court.
[5:59:51] states supreme court.
At least one of you up there
[5:59:54] at least one of you up there
Understands federalism and
[5:59:56] understands federalism and
Understands that when the united
[5:59:58] understands that when the united
States supreme court makes a
[6:00:00] states supreme court makes a
Ruling, as our current president
[6:00:03] ruling, as our current president
Recently said, it’s not an
[6:00:07] recently said, it’s not an
Unfortunate event.
[6:00:07] unfortunate event.
It’s a ruling.
[6:00:09] it’s a ruling.
It’s a command.
[6:00:09] it’s a command.
It is the law.
[6:00:19] it is the law.
Mr. Sykes went to court and the
[6:00:23] mr. Sykes went to court and the
Ruling is -- that the fees
[6:00:26] ruling is -- that the fees
Charged by either administration
[6:00:28] charged by either administration
Or by legislation have to
[6:00:33] or by legislation have to
Directly affect what burdens
[6:00:37] directly affect what burdens
Occur at the municipal level by
[6:00:40] occur at the municipal level by
That development.
[6:00:42] that development.
These individuals are talking
[6:00:44] these individuals are talking
About all of the town, all of
[6:00:47] about all of the town, all of
The people that need housing.
[6:00:49] the people that need housing.
Now, if you want to have a
[6:00:52] now, if you want to have a
Discussion about the importance
[6:00:53] discussion about the importance
Of housing people, low income
[6:00:57] of housing people, low income
People and extremely low income
[6:01:01] people and extremely low income
People, that is definitely a
[6:01:02] people, that is definitely a
Conversation worth having, and I
[6:01:05] conversation worth having, and I
Would be glad to discuss that,
[6:01:06] would be glad to discuss that,
But this is not the way.
[6:01:10] but this is not the way.
This is a violation of the fifth
[6:01:13] this is a violation of the fifth
Amendment of the constitution
[6:01:15] amendment of the constitution
And the 14th amendment of the
[6:01:18] and the 14th amendment of the
Constitution.
[6:01:19] constitution.
It does not offer due process,
[6:01:22] it does not offer due process,
And it is an illegal taking.
[6:01:27] and it is an illegal taking.
Now, the united states supreme
[6:01:30] now, the united states supreme
Court moves very slowly.
[6:01:36] court moves very slowly.
Mr. Seitz took six years to get
[6:01:38] mr. Seitz took six years to get
There the first time.
[6:01:39] there the first time.
I assure you, that within the
[6:01:42] I assure you, that within the
Future, you will see that
[6:01:45] future, you will see that
Inclusionary housing in which
[6:01:49] inclusionary housing in which
Private property owners -- they
[6:01:51] private property owners -- they
Call them developers -- they are
[6:01:55] call them developers -- they are
Private property owners.
[6:01:56] private property owners.
You are extracting money from
[6:01:58] you are extracting money from
Them.
[6:01:58] them.
It basically comes down to
[6:02:03] it basically comes down to
Municipal extortion.
[6:02:04] municipal extortion.
We need to fix the social
[6:02:07] we need to fix the social
Problem, and we need your
[6:02:08] problem, and we need your
Money.
[6:02:10] money.
No.
[6:02:11] no.
No.
[6:02:11] no.
It’s wrong.
[6:02:13] it’s wrong.
It’s fundamentally wrong.
[6:02:17] it’s fundamentally wrong.
This country is a republic.
[6:02:20] this country is a republic.
It was based on democracy and
[6:02:24] it was based on democracy and
Capitalism.
[6:02:24] capitalism.
Not socialism.
[6:02:26] not socialism.
When you take people’s property,
[6:02:29] when you take people’s property,
When you extract money from them
[6:02:32] when you extract money from them
Illegally, they are entitled to
[6:02:34] illegally, they are entitled to
Compensation.
[6:02:37] compensation.
Now, I have laid down a paper
[6:02:41] now, I have laid down a paper
Trail.
[6:02:41] trail.
I have spoken here.
[6:02:43] I have spoken here.
I have written to you.
[6:02:45] I have written to you.
I have outlined my concerns.
[6:02:47] I have outlined my concerns.
I don’t expect you to side with
[6:02:50] I don’t expect you to side with
Me or the law.
[6:02:55] me or the law.
In actuality, the california
[6:02:57] in actuality, the california
Supreme court tried to do a
[6:02:59] supreme court tried to do a
Workaround on the united states
[6:03:01] workaround on the united states
Supreme court decision.
[6:03:03] supreme court decision.
That’s why mr. Seitz and the
[6:03:05] that’s why mr. Seitz and the
Pacific legal foundation are
[6:03:07] pacific legal foundation are
Going back to court.
[6:03:09] going back to court.
The gentleman who prepared this
[6:03:13] the gentleman who prepared this
Report which should be round
[6:03:15] report which should be round
Filed, only quotes california
[6:03:16] filed, only quotes california
Law and nothing past -- based on
[6:03:21] law and nothing past -- based on
My recollection, past 2017.
[6:03:24] my recollection, past 2017.
The seitz case was decided in
[6:03:28] the seitz case was decided in
2024.
[6:03:29] 2024.
It may take him another six
[6:03:31] it may take him another six
Years to get a decision.
[6:03:33] years to get a decision.
Someone is going to step forward
[6:03:39] someone is going to step forward
To fight inclusionary housing.
[6:03:43] to fight inclusionary housing.
Let’s talk about who actually
[6:03:46] let’s talk about who actually
Pays the fee.
[6:03:50] pays the fee.
They sit there, and they stand
[6:03:52] they sit there, and they stand
Up and tell you, well, the
[6:03:55] up and tell you, well, the
Developer will pay it.
[6:03:57] developer will pay it.
No, he won’t.
[6:03:58] no, he won’t.
This is akin to a tariff.
[6:04:01] this is akin to a tariff.
They are going to charge the
[6:04:03] they are going to charge the
Developer, and then all of the
[6:04:05] developer, and then all of the
Market rate homes -- they are
[6:04:07] market rate homes -- they are
Going to divide up that cost and
[6:04:09] going to divide up that cost and
Add it on top.
[6:04:10] add it on top.
They are not going to eat
[6:04:14] they are not going to eat
Millions of dollars.
[6:04:15] millions of dollars.
I run a business.
[6:04:17] I run a business.
I wouldn’t do it.
[6:04:19] I wouldn’t do it.
No reasonable capitalist would.
[6:04:21] no reasonable capitalist would.
Who is actually going to pay
[6:04:22] who is actually going to pay
It?
[6:04:23] it?
The consumer.
[6:04:25] the consumer.
The middle class person who has
[6:04:27] the middle class person who has
Saved the money to buy their
[6:04:29] saved the money to buy their
First home because most buyers
[6:04:31] first home because most buyers
In this town are first time
[6:04:36] in this town are first time
Buyers.
[6:04:36] buyers.
They are going to pay it.
[6:04:38] they are going to pay it.
Is that really fair?
[6:04:41] is that really fair?
Really?
[6:04:43] really?
Because I don’t think so.
[6:04:45] because I don’t think so.
It’s a great idea, but it’s
[6:04:48] it’s a great idea, but it’s
Being done incorrectly.
[6:04:53] being done incorrectly.
As I said, I don’t expect that
[6:05:00] as I said, I don’t expect that
You will table this matter.
[6:05:02] you will table this matter.
I expect that you will most
[6:05:05] I expect that you will most
Likely approve it, but you are
[6:05:10] likely approve it, but you are
On very tenuous ground, and if
[6:05:12] on very tenuous ground, and if
You actually put together a
[6:05:15] you actually put together a
Trust fund where you have
[6:05:16] trust fund where you have
Collected all of this money and
[6:05:18] collected all of this money and
Someone sues you, and they want
[6:05:20] someone sues you, and they want
Their money back, like the
[6:05:24] their money back, like the
Thousands of companies that want
[6:05:28] thousands of companies that want
Their tariff money back who have
[6:05:31] their tariff money back who have
Filed suit against the federal
[6:05:33] filed suit against the federal
Government, you are going to
[6:05:34] government, you are going to
Have to pay it back because you
[6:05:36] have to pay it back because you
Have been warned and the paper
[6:05:38] have been warned and the paper
Trail exists.
[6:05:41] trail exists.
I suggest -- I request that you
[6:05:45] I suggest -- I request that you
Vote no.
[6:05:45] vote no.
Thank you for your your time.
[6:05:48] thank you for your your time.
>> mayor ron bernal:   thank
[6:05:50] >> mayor ron bernal:   thank
You.
[6:05:51] you.
Do we have any public comment on
[6:05:53] do we have any public comment on
This item?
[6:05:55] this item?
>> clerk:   yes, anthony
[6:05:57] >> clerk:   yes, anthony
Followed by mark and then pastor
[6:06:02] followed by mark and then pastor
Joesy.
[6:06:06] joesy.
Josie.
[6:06:10] \hjosie.
>> mayor bernal, councilmembers,
[6:06:16] >> mayor bernal, councilmembers,
I’m anthony carol, speaking on
[6:06:18] I’m anthony carol, speaking on
Behalf of carpetters 162, 150
[6:06:21] behalf of carpetters 162, 150
Working people in antioch and
[6:06:23] working people in antioch and
Thousands more across contra
[6:06:25] thousands more across contra
Costa county.
[6:06:25] costa county.
Over the past five years, the
[6:06:27] over the past five years, the
Carpetters have been the out
[6:06:30] carpetters have been the out
Spoken and supportive voice
[6:06:33] spoken and supportive voice
Prohousing policy out of the
[6:06:35] prohousing policy out of the
Construction trades.
[6:06:37] construction trades.
Our members are no strangers
[6:06:39] our members are no strangers
Either.
[6:06:39] either.
It is our hope that this
[6:06:41] it is our hope that this
Ordinance does well for the low
[6:06:44] ordinance does well for the low
Income residents of antioch and
[6:06:46] income residents of antioch and
Generates new affordable housing
[6:06:49] generates new affordable housing
In the city.
[6:06:50] in the city.
Along with the housing ordinance
[6:06:53] along with the housing ordinance
Is the trust fund slated to be
[6:06:55] is the trust fund slated to be
Created as part o of the
[6:06:57] created as part o of the
Policy.
[6:06:58] policy.
With in lieu fees, set, we are
[6:07:03] with in lieu fees, set, we are
Looking at potentially millions
[6:07:05] looking at potentially millions
Generated for new affordable
[6:07:08] generated for new affordable
Housing generation.
[6:07:09] housing generation.
The carpenters are in support
[6:07:11] the carpenters are in support
Over all but I’m here to ask you
[6:07:13] over all but I’m here to ask you
To stay or continue the vote on
[6:07:16] to stay or continue the vote on
The trust fund to work with us
[6:07:18] the trust fund to work with us
First to create a labor
[6:07:20] first to create a labor
Standards resolution that
[6:07:22] standards resolution that
Requires prevailing wages,
[6:07:25] requires prevailing wages,
Healthcare expenditures and
[6:07:30] healthcare expenditures and
Receiving funds from the housing
[6:07:32] receiving funds from the housing
Trust fund.
[6:07:33] trust fund.
The labor standards are crucial
[6:07:38] the labor standards are crucial
To ensure funds don’t contribute
[6:07:40] to ensure funds don’t contribute
To exploitation faced by
[6:07:44] to exploitation faced by
Non-union kruck construction
[6:07:50] non-union kruck construction
Workers.
[6:07:51] workers.
I want to be clear, this was a
[6:07:54] I want to be clear, this was a
Misunderstanding from the
[6:07:55] misunderstanding from the
Planning commission.
[6:07:56] planning commission.
The resolution that we are
[6:07:58] the resolution that we are
Proposing is not a mandate for
[6:08:00] proposing is not a mandate for
Union labor.
[6:08:01] union labor.
Lather, thisrather this is a
[6:08:06] lather, thisrather this is a
Proposal to raise funding for
[6:08:09] proposal to raise funding for
Public funds.
[6:08:10] public funds.
We don’t feel there are concerns
[6:08:12] we don’t feel there are concerns
Running afoul of the nrb, state
[6:08:16] running afoul of the nrb, state
Obligations or any other
[6:08:18] obligations or any other
Openness to litigation.
[6:08:19] openness to litigation.
These are city funds and similar
[6:08:21] these are city funds and similar
To other revenue generating
[6:08:24] to other revenue generating
Measure, it’s your right to
[6:08:26] measure, it’s your right to
Attach the standards you want
[6:08:27] attach the standards you want
And see fit.
[6:08:28] and see fit.
I would like to give a shoutout
[6:08:31] I would like to give a shoutout
To the rising juntos, correct?
[6:08:34] to the rising juntos, correct?
The recommendations to increase
[6:08:36] the recommendations to increase
The inclusionary requirement to
[6:08:38] the inclusionary requirement to
20% as well as raising the
[6:08:41] 20% as well as raising the
In-lieu fees, I feel they are
[6:08:44] in-lieu fees, I feel they are
Supportive of appropriate to the
[6:08:46] supportive of appropriate to the
Changes to the proposal as
[6:08:47] changes to the proposal as
Well.
[6:08:48] well.
We have sent draft resolution
[6:08:50] we have sent draft resolution
Language to the mayor, I
[6:08:52] language to the mayor, I
Believe, maybe other
[6:08:53] believe, maybe other
Councilmembers.
[6:08:54] councilmembers.
If not, we’ll reach out to you
[6:08:56] if not, we’ll reach out to you
Shortly.
[6:08:57] shortly.
I ask you to please move to
[6:09:00] I ask you to please move to
Continue the vote to the next
[6:09:01] continue the vote to the next
Meeting so we can work to
[6:09:03] meeting so we can work to
Protect the construction workers
[6:09:07] protect the construction workers
Without whom this housing will
[6:09:09] without whom this housing will
Be built.
[6:09:09] be built.
Thank you for your your time.
[6:09:13] thank you for your your time.
>> clerk:   mark followed by
[6:09:16] >> clerk:   mark followed by
Pastor josie and then devin.
[6:09:19] pastor josie and then devin.
>> I’ll waive my time, thank
[6:09:21] >> I’ll waive my time, thank
You.
[6:09:22] you.
>> pastor josie.
[6:09:30] >> pastor josie.
Good evening, everyone.
[6:09:31] good evening, everyone.
It’s been quite a night.
[6:09:33] it’s been quite a night.
My name is pastor josie, pass
[6:09:37] my name is pastor josie, pass
Pastor of the 7th day adventist
[6:09:41] pastor of the 7th day adventist
Church.
[6:09:43] church.
From those perspectives, I want
[6:09:45] from those perspectives, I want
To express my support in the
[6:09:47] to express my support in the
Ordinance.
[6:09:48] ordinance.
I want to encourage you to pass
[6:09:50] I want to encourage you to pass
It or at least continue it with
[6:09:52] it or at least continue it with
All of the other people who have
[6:09:55] all of the other people who have
Spoken that would like to
[6:09:57] spoken that would like to
Contribute to making sure that
[6:09:58] contribute to making sure that
We pass an ordinance that is
[6:10:01] we pass an ordinance that is
Inclusive of everyone who will
[6:10:12] inclusive of everyone who will
Participant in it.
[6:10:14] participant in it.
My experience has been eye
[6:10:15] my experience has been eye
Opening.
[6:10:16] opening.
Tenants with the highest income
[6:10:18] tenants with the highest income
Create the most challenges while
[6:10:20] create the most challenges while
Those with modest incomes are
[6:10:24] those with modest incomes are
Frequently the most responsible
[6:10:26] frequently the most responsible
And reliable in my experience.
[6:10:28] and reliable in my experience.
This issue is also personal for
[6:10:30] this issue is also personal for
Me.
[6:10:30] me.
I was raised by a single mother
[6:10:33] I was raised by a single mother
Who relied on affordable housing
[6:10:37] who relied on affordable housing
To raise two teenage daughters.
[6:10:39] to raise two teenage daughters.
These opportunities of
[6:10:41] these opportunities of
Affordable housing have helped
[6:10:46] affordable housing have helped
Place us in a safer community.
[6:10:50] place us in a safer community.
I believe that being in a safer
[6:10:52] I believe that being in a safer
Community had a positive impact
[6:10:54] community had a positive impact
In our life.
[6:10:56] in our life.
Right now, antioch leads the
[6:10:59] right now, antioch leads the
County in homelessness.
[6:11:02] county in homelessness.
Imagine if we became known as
[6:11:05] imagine if we became known as
The city that led the county in
[6:11:08] the city that led the county in
Reducing it.
[6:11:09] reducing it.
To help make this possible, I’m
[6:11:11] to help make this possible, I’m
Going to agree with the
[6:11:13] going to agree with the
Recommendations that were
[6:11:17] recommendations that were
Given.
[6:11:17] given.
From a faith perspective, I
[6:11:20] from a faith perspective, I
Believe it’s extremely important
[6:11:21] believe it’s extremely important
That we prioritize the most
[6:11:25] that we prioritize the most
Vulnerable in our communities.
[6:11:27] vulnerable in our communities.
It is more important that we
[6:11:29] it is more important that we
Prioritize people than profits.
[6:11:34] prioritize people than profits.
So, I would ask that you would
[6:11:36] so, I would ask that you would
Consider increasing this to 20%,
[6:11:41] consider increasing this to 20%,
A slightly stronger commitment
[6:11:43] a slightly stronger commitment
Today could make a more
[6:11:46] today could make a more
Meaningful difference for many
[6:11:48] meaningful difference for many
Families like mine, in the near
[6:11:52] families like mine, in the near
Future.
[6:11:52] future.
In terms of the extremely low
[6:11:56] in terms of the extremely low
Income residents, I would like
[6:11:58] income residents, I would like
To see a land dedication option
[6:12:01] to see a land dedication option
So nonprofits can build
[6:12:03] so nonprofits can build
Affordable housing with
[6:12:04] affordable housing with
Supportive services.
[6:12:07] supportive services.
I was the former chair of 7th
[6:12:13] I was the former chair of 7th
Day adventist pastors and
[6:12:15] day adventist pastors and
Leaders in contra costa county,
[6:12:17] leaders in contra costa county,
And right now, we are currently
[6:12:19] and right now, we are currently
Seeing if we can work with one
[6:12:22] seeing if we can work with one
Of our churches to help build
[6:12:24] of our churches to help build
Affordable housing on their land
[6:12:27] affordable housing on their land
In pittsburgh.
[6:12:28] in pittsburgh.
I think that’s something we
[6:12:29] I think that’s something we
Could do here as well.
[6:12:31] could do here as well.
The decisions that you make
[6:12:34] the decisions that you make
Tonight will shape not only the
[6:12:37] tonight will shape not only the
Buildings in our city, but the
[6:12:39] buildings in our city, but the
Lives that grow within them.
[6:12:46] lives that grow within them.
Because a truly strong city is
[6:12:48] because a truly strong city is
Not where only the wealthy can
[6:12:50] not where only the wealthy can
Live, but where every family has
[6:12:53] live, but where every family has
The opportunity to call it a
[6:12:56] the opportunity to call it a
Home.
[6:12:59] home.
Thank you for your time.
[6:13:11] thank you for your time.
Devin followed by cecilia.
[6:13:14] devin followed by cecilia.
>> good evening again.
[6:13:16] >> good evening again.
I’m a little calmer now.
[6:13:26] I’m a little calmer now.
It’s late, and I know you want
[6:13:28] it’s late, and I know you want
To go home.
[6:13:31] to go home.
Thanks, for decades now,
[6:13:33] thanks, for decades now,
Unchecked power of capitalism
[6:13:35] unchecked power of capitalism
And bribes taken in the federal
[6:13:38] and bribes taken in the federal
Government and state government,
[6:13:41] government and state government,
Genz millennials like myself and
[6:13:45] genz millennials like myself and
Generation alpha will have
[6:13:47] generation alpha will have
Continued suffering when it
[6:13:48] continued suffering when it
Comes to home ownership.
[6:13:51] comes to home ownership.
People are quick to say pull
[6:13:53] people are quick to say pull
Yourself up by your boot straps
[6:13:57] yourself up by your boot straps
And recently, I have heard we
[6:13:59] and recently, I have heard we
Can’t afford boots at this
[6:14:01] can’t afford boots at this
Point.
[6:14:01] point.
We can’t afford bus fare to get
[6:14:03] we can’t afford bus fare to get
Us through the day.
[6:14:05] us through the day.
My boots are pulled up, but they
[6:14:09] my boots are pulled up, but they
Are old now.
[6:14:10] are old now.
I am blessed to have family I
[6:14:12] I am blessed to have family I
Can rely on to have shelter and
[6:14:17] can rely on to have shelter and
Hopefully one day buy a home to
[6:14:19] hopefully one day buy a home to
Call my own.
[6:14:29] call my own.
I know people with three degrees
[6:14:31] I know people with three degrees
Struggling to pay for a two
[6:14:34] struggling to pay for a two
Bedroom apartment.
[6:14:35] bedroom apartment.
I’m blessed here.
[6:14:37] I’m blessed here.
It shouldn’t be this hard.
[6:14:40] it shouldn’t be this hard.
30 years ago my parents were
[6:14:42] 30 years ago my parents were
Able to buy a home in san
[6:14:44] able to buy a home in san
Francisco in their 20s.
[6:14:53] francisco in their 20s.
That’s my story.
[6:14:54] that’s my story.
There are so many in antioch
[6:14:56] there are so many in antioch
That don’t have that story,
[6:14:58] that don’t have that story,
Don’t have a relation to my
[6:15:01] don’t have a relation to my
Story at all.
[6:15:02] story at all.
They grew up here.
[6:15:04] they grew up here.
I don’t know everyone in the
[6:15:05] I don’t know everyone in the
City, but there is a need.
[6:15:08] city, but there is a need.
I’ll tell you a story about me
[6:15:10] I’ll tell you a story about me
When I was a teenager.
[6:15:12] when I was a teenager.
I played this game called the
[6:15:15] I played this game called the
Sims at home.
[6:15:17] sims at home.
It’s a simulation you build a
[6:15:19] it’s a simulation you build a
Home, start a family, super
[6:15:21] home, start a family, super
Fun.
[6:15:21] fun.
I built homes I wanted to live
[6:15:24] I built homes I wanted to live
In one day.
[6:15:24] in one day.
I thought the world is decent.
[6:15:26] I thought the world is decent.
I’ll be able to do it.
[6:15:28] I’ll be able to do it.
My parents did it.
[6:15:30] my parents did it.
Friends, family members --
[6:15:31] friends, family members --
Whatever.
[6:15:32] whatever.
Not in 2008.
[6:15:34] not in 2008.
When I graduated high school,
[6:15:37] when I graduated high school,
The economy tanked, housing
[6:15:39] the economy tanked, housing
Market sucks and we are
[6:15:41] market sucks and we are
Suffering from it still today.
[6:15:42] suffering from it still today.
I know there are so many
[6:15:44] I know there are so many
Teenagers out there with the
[6:15:46] teenagers out there with the
Same dream I had to own a home,
[6:15:49] same dream I had to own a home,
Pursue the career they wanted
[6:15:50] pursue the career they wanted
To.
[6:15:50] to.
I used to dream of kicking my
[6:15:53] I used to dream of kicking my
Feet up after a day on the set
[6:15:55] feet up after a day on the set
Watching a movie or reading the
[6:15:59] watching a movie or reading the
Next script for my next
[6:16:01] next script for my next
Project.
[6:16:02] project.
If you know me, you know.
[6:16:03] if you know me, you know.
I don’t have that privilege
[6:16:05] I don’t have that privilege
Because I decided to do this
[6:16:06] because I decided to do this
Work.
[6:16:07] work.
My triem is dream is put on
[6:16:11] my triem is dream is put on
Hold.
[6:16:11] hold.
That’s the short version.
[6:16:14] that’s the short version.
I employer everyone to do the
[6:16:16] I employer everyone to do the
Research.
[6:16:16] research.
I don’t think we are breaking
[6:16:18] I don’t think we are breaking
Laws.
[6:16:19] laws.
We have a city attorney that
[6:16:20] we have a city attorney that
Would have told us, you’re
[6:16:22] would have told us, you’re
Breaking the law.
[6:16:25] breaking the law.
Anyway, not to hold you up
[6:16:28] anyway, not to hold you up
Longer, but now that my dream is
[6:16:30] longer, but now that my dream is
On hold, I’m fighting for the
[6:16:33] on hold, I’m fighting for the
Right to make this right,
[6:16:37] right to make this right,
Affordable, inclusionary,
[6:16:38] affordable, inclusionary,
Whatever you call it, it doesn’t
[6:16:40] whatever you call it, it doesn’t
Mean developers, we’ll make sure
[6:16:42] mean developers, we’ll make sure
You can’t do anything or leave.
[6:16:47] you can’t do anything or leave.
It means developers, read the
[6:16:51] it means developers, read the
Room.
[6:16:52] room.
It’s always about you.
[6:16:54] it’s always about you.
Now today, it should be about
[6:16:56] now today, it should be about
The community.
[6:16:57] the community.
Let the community have this one,
[6:16:59] let the community have this one,
Right?
[6:17:01] right?
So, inclusionary housing in my
[6:17:05] so, inclusionary housing in my
Closing, thank you for the five
[6:17:07] closing, thank you for the five
Minutes, what it means to me is
[6:17:08] minutes, what it means to me is
The opportunity for families to
[6:17:10] the opportunity for families to
Grow up in a place they call
[6:17:12] grow up in a place they call
Their own even if they don’t own
[6:17:15] their own even if they don’t own
It, but they can afford to live
[6:17:17] it, but they can afford to live
There.
[6:17:18] there.
For the most part, I hope you
[6:17:21] for the most part, I hope you
Pass this.
[6:17:22] pass this.
I really want labor to be a
[6:17:25] I really want labor to be a
Piece of the conversation as
[6:17:26] piece of the conversation as
Well.
[6:17:27] well.
I think it’s a long time coming
[6:17:30] I think it’s a long time coming
That we have something like this
[6:17:32] that we have something like this
In antioch.
[6:17:33] in antioch.
Thank you all, goodnight.
[6:17:38] thank you all, goodnight.
>> clerk:     cecilia, followed
[6:17:43] >> clerk:     cecilia, followed
By melissa.
[6:17:43] by melissa.
>> it’s so cold in here.
[6:17:49] >> it’s so cold in here.
Hi.
[6:17:49] hi.
Good evening, councilmembers and
[6:17:51] good evening, councilmembers and
City staff.
[6:17:52] city staff.
My name is cecilia.
[6:17:54] my name is cecilia.
I’m a community organizer with
[6:17:58] I’m a community organizer with
Rising juntos and antioch
[6:18:00] rising juntos and antioch
Resident.
[6:18:00] resident.
Everyone in this room cares
[6:18:02] everyone in this room cares
About the well being of our
[6:18:04] about the well being of our
Community.
[6:18:06] community.
Antioch is a diverse city where
[6:18:07] antioch is a diverse city where
Families come to build their
[6:18:09] families come to build their
Lives, raise their children and
[6:18:11] lives, raise their children and
Feel a sense of belonging.
[6:18:14] feel a sense of belonging.
Rising juntos has been before
[6:18:15] rising juntos has been before
This council for years urging
[6:18:20] this council for years urging
Safe affordable, dignified
[6:18:22] safe affordable, dignified
Housing.
[6:18:23] housing.
In 2020, in addition to tenant
[6:18:25] in 2020, in addition to tenant
Protections pointed for the need
[6:18:29] protections pointed for the need
For inclusionariry housing
[6:18:31] for inclusionariry housing
Ordinances.
[6:18:32] ordinances.
We thank council for considering
[6:18:34] we thank council for considering
The proposal before you
[6:18:36] the proposal before you
Tonight.
[6:18:36] tonight.
Rising juntos has long asserted
[6:18:38] rising juntos has long asserted
That in order for antioch to
[6:18:42] that in order for antioch to
Thrive, we need affordable
[6:18:43] thrive, we need affordable
Housing.
[6:18:45] housing.
In spite of the council’s
[6:18:47] in spite of the council’s
Leadership to pass much needed
[6:18:49] leadership to pass much needed
Tenant protections, more is
[6:18:51] tenant protections, more is
Needed.
[6:18:52] needed.
This policy is key to continue
[6:18:54] this policy is key to continue
The great work that we have done
[6:18:57] the great work that we have done
Together to stabilize housing.
[6:19:02] together to stabilize housing.
Antioch residents continue to
[6:19:03] antioch residents continue to
Struggle with homelessness.
[6:19:04] struggle with homelessness.
The majority of extremely low
[6:19:07] the majority of extremely low
Income res didn’ts residents in
[6:19:10] income res didn’ts residents in
Particular are in need of
[6:19:12] particular are in need of
Housing that is actually
[6:19:14] housing that is actually
Affordable.
[6:19:15] affordable.
The proposed 15% requirement is
[6:19:17] the proposed 15% requirement is
A step in the right direction,
[6:19:19] a step in the right direction,
But it’s not nearly enough.
[6:19:21] but it’s not nearly enough.
We are asking for a 20%, which
[6:19:24] we are asking for a 20%, which
Would have a meaningful impact
[6:19:26] would have a meaningful impact
In creating truly affordable
[6:19:29] in creating truly affordable
Housing for families.
[6:19:31] housing for families.
A 20% rate is reasonable.
[6:19:33] a 20% rate is reasonable.
It is commonly used in many
[6:19:37] it is commonly used in many
Cities and will ensure as
[6:19:39] cities and will ensure as
Antioch continues to grow, the
[6:19:41] antioch continues to grow, the
Growth includes homes that
[6:19:43] growth includes homes that
Working families, seniors,
[6:19:45] working families, seniors,
Immigrants and residents on
[6:19:48] immigrants and residents on
Fixed incomes can afford.
[6:19:52] fixed incomes can afford.
A 20% inclusionary requirement
[6:19:54] a 20% inclusionary requirement
Allow families to remain in the
[6:19:56] allow families to remain in the
City they call home and keep our
[6:19:58] city they call home and keep our
City strong.
[6:19:59] city strong.
I urge you to pass at least a
[6:20:02] I urge you to pass at least a
20% inclusionary requirement in
[6:20:05] 20% inclusionary requirement in
The inclusionary housing
[6:20:07] the inclusionary housing
Ordinance so the policies
[6:20:09] ordinance so the policies
Reflect the needs, values an
[6:20:11] reflect the needs, values an
Dignity of people who live
[6:20:13] dignity of people who live
Here.
[6:20:14] here.
Thank you, and we are urge you
[6:20:16] thank you, and we are urge you
To vote yes and continue
[6:20:18] to vote yes and continue
Stabilizing housing in our
[6:20:20] stabilizing housing in our
Community.
[6:20:20] community.
Thank you.
[6:20:22] thank you.
>> clerk:   melissa, followed by
[6:20:26] >> clerk:   melissa, followed by
Mr. Becker.
[6:20:30] mr. Becker.
>> I have been waiting for
[6:20:37] >> I have been waiting for
This.
[6:20:38] this.
I actually do believe -- I’m a
[6:20:41] I actually do believe -- I’m a
Realtor, and I believe in the
[6:20:45] realtor, and I believe in the
Inclusionary housing ordinance,
[6:20:46] inclusionary housing ordinance,
And I looked up the lawsuits,
[6:20:48] and I looked up the lawsuits,
And it seems the courts are
[6:20:50] and it seems the courts are
Siding with the cities more than
[6:20:52] siding with the cities more than
They are with the people that
[6:20:53] they are with the people that
Sue the cities, except when it
[6:20:56] sue the cities, except when it
Comes to smaller sites, so maybe
[6:20:59] comes to smaller sites, so maybe
You should revisit that.
[6:21:01] you should revisit that.
I did a quick search on that.
[6:21:04] I did a quick search on that.
Having developers pay for
[6:21:07] having developers pay for
Amenities like parks,
[6:21:10] amenities like parks,
Playgrounds, we have been --
[6:21:12] playgrounds, we have been --
School, we have been doing
[6:21:13] school, we have been doing
That.
[6:21:14] that.
Yes, they added on to the market
[6:21:16] yes, they added on to the market
Rate homes.
[6:21:17] rate homes.
To me, this is another amenity
[6:21:19] to me, this is another amenity
For antioch, the -- bmr homes.
[6:21:27] for antioch, the -- bmr homes.
I do agree a minimum for low
[6:21:30] I do agree a minimum for low
Income housing, I’m not sure if
[6:21:33] income housing, I’m not sure if
I like the 20%.
[6:21:35] I like the 20%.
I feel we could revisit that
[6:21:37] I feel we could revisit that
Later.
[6:21:37] later.
Some of the developers say they
[6:21:39] some of the developers say they
Have a hard time selling.
[6:21:42] have a hard time selling.
I don’t know if I believe them,
[6:21:44] I don’t know if I believe them,
But -- that’s what they are
[6:21:46] but -- that’s what they are
Telling everyone.
[6:21:47] telling everyone.
I appreciated how he came up
[6:21:50] I appreciated how he came up
With the in-lieu fees.
[6:21:52] with the in-lieu fees.
I’m kind of wanting it to be
[6:21:56] I’m kind of wanting it to be
More because I think the value
[6:22:00] more because I think the value
Of bmr homes on the market is
[6:22:03] of bmr homes on the market is
More value than receiving fees.
[6:22:06] more value than receiving fees.
That’s my personal opinion.
[6:22:12] that’s my personal opinion.
Sorry.
[6:22:12] sorry.
I have tons of notes.
[6:22:14] I have tons of notes.
I’m going to say, I have at
[6:22:16] I’m going to say, I have at
Least in my database right now,
[6:22:20] least in my database right now,
Minimum three people that would
[6:22:22] minimum three people that would
Benefit from bmr homes.
[6:22:24] benefit from bmr homes.
The developer said in the
[6:22:26] the developer said in the
Feedback when I looked over the
[6:22:29] feedback when I looked over the
Packet, they said developers
[6:22:30] packet, they said developers
Stress the difficulty of
[6:22:32] stress the difficulty of
Qualifying for home loans may
[6:22:36] qualifying for home loans may
Impede the function of iho,
[6:22:41] impede the function of iho,
Barriers to mortgage
[6:22:45] barriers to mortgage
Qualifications including
[6:22:45] qualifications including
Adequate down payment.
[6:22:47] adequate down payment.
There are two reasons people
[6:22:49] there are two reasons people
Don’t buy homes, fica scores,
[6:22:53] don’t buy homes, fica scores,
Down payment.
[6:22:53] down payment.
There are so many program, my
[6:22:56] there are so many program, my
Home, my zip, california dream
[6:22:58] home, my zip, california dream
Act.
[6:22:59] act.
There is down payment assistance
[6:23:01] there is down payment assistance
For the buyer.
[6:23:04] for the buyer.
Fica that’s personal choice.
[6:23:08] fica that’s personal choice.
That’s something they can work
[6:23:09] that’s something they can work
On with a qualified loan officer
[6:23:13] on with a qualified loan officer
Or program to improve your
[6:23:15] or program to improve your
Credit.
[6:23:15] credit.
Buying a home is a privilege.
[6:23:17] buying a home is a privilege.
You need to have your credit
[6:23:19] you need to have your credit
Score up to do that.
[6:23:20] score up to do that.
It shows the bank that you are
[6:23:22] it shows the bank that you are
Responsible and they’ll want to
[6:23:25] responsible and they’ll want to
Loan to you then.
[6:23:26] loan to you then.
I looked up mls data since I
[6:23:29] I looked up mls data since I
Have access to it.
[6:23:30] have access to it.
In the last year, on mls, new
[6:23:34] in the last year, on mls, new
Home developments don’t always
[6:23:37] home developments don’t always
Put bmrs on there.
[6:23:40] put bmrs on there.
There are eight homes bmr last
[6:23:43] there are eight homes bmr last
Year all sold.
[6:23:44] year all sold.
Guess how many are currently on
[6:23:45] guess how many are currently on
The market?
[6:23:47] the market?
Zero.
[6:23:47] zero.
They have all sold.
[6:23:50] they have all sold.
That tells me there is a need
[6:23:51] that tells me there is a need
For it.
[6:23:53] for it.
When developers say there’s a
[6:23:55] when developers say there’s a
Barrier to come.
[6:23:56] barrier to come.
People are buying these homes.
[6:24:02] people are buying these homes.
Sorry.
[6:24:08] sorry.
More stats antioch, first time
[6:24:11] more stats antioch, first time
Home buyers, they are the most
[6:24:14] home buyers, they are the most
Fun to work with.
[6:24:15] fun to work with.
You give them the keys and it
[6:24:19] you give them the keys and it
Feels good.
[6:24:19] feels good.
I just put one under contract.
[6:24:22] I just put one under contract.
I’m very happy.
[6:24:23] I’m very happy.
In antioch, basic minimum is
[6:24:27] in antioch, basic minimum is
$450,000 for a desirable, older
[6:24:31] $450,000 for a desirable, older
Home built in 1970.
[6:24:33] home built in 1970.
That’s what you need to buy a
[6:24:34] that’s what you need to buy a
Home.
[6:24:34] home.
You can buy condos cheaper and
[6:24:38] you can buy condos cheaper and
Fixer uppers cheaper.
[6:24:43] fixer uppers cheaper.
6% interest rate with 3% down,
[6:24:47] 6% interest rate with 3% down,
Household income $138,000 to
[6:24:50] household income $138,000 to
Qualify comfortably for this
[6:24:52] qualify comfortably for this
House.
[6:24:54] house.
That’s 50% debt to income
[6:24:57] that’s 50% debt to income
Ratio.
[6:24:57] ratio.
Guess what antioch medium
[6:25:01] guess what antioch medium
Housing is?
[6:25:03] housing is?
98,000.
[6:25:03] 98,000.
We clearly need it.
[6:25:06] we clearly need it.
I also researched about bmr
[6:25:09] I also researched about bmr
Homes.
[6:25:09] homes.
Five minutes goes so fast.
[6:25:12] five minutes goes so fast.
I don’t know if you can do this,
[6:25:13] I don’t know if you can do this,
But make it right of first
[6:25:16] but make it right of first
Refusal for city workers,
[6:25:19] refusal for city workers,
Teachers, first responders.
[6:25:20] teachers, first responders.
I know some cities have done
[6:25:22] I know some cities have done
That.
[6:25:22] that.
I think that to truly improve
[6:25:25] I think that to truly improve
The community, you are the best
[6:25:26] the community, you are the best
Of five people around you.
[6:25:28] of five people around you.
If you mix the uses in between,
[6:25:30] if you mix the uses in between,
You will raise people up.
[6:25:31] you will raise people up.
I am for this.
[6:25:46] I am for this.
>> thank you.
[6:25:49] >> thank you.
A long time coming.
[6:25:52] a long time coming.
It feels like a long
[6:25:55] it feels like a long
Conversation, but when you think
[6:25:57] conversation, but when you think
Back, I honestly feel like
[6:26:00] back, I honestly feel like
Sometimes it’s 30 minutes here
[6:26:01] sometimes it’s 30 minutes here
Or an hour there and a lot gets
[6:26:04] or an hour there and a lot gets
Left off the table, so I’m a
[6:26:07] left off the table, so I’m a
Little concerned when I look at
[6:26:08] little concerned when I look at
This ordinance because the whole
[6:26:11] this ordinance because the whole
Intent of this process was to
[6:26:14] intent of this process was to
Understand antioch’s needs, and
[6:26:18] understand antioch’s needs, and
From this proposal in the
[6:26:21] from this proposal in the
Inclusionary housing program, it
[6:26:22] inclusionary housing program, it
Looks like it’s catering toward
[6:26:25] looks like it’s catering toward
The affordable housing market
[6:26:27] the affordable housing market
That is the low income housing
[6:26:30] that is the low income housing
Tax credit developer model that
[6:26:33] tax credit developer model that
Primarily targets 60 to 70 to
[6:26:37] primarily targets 60 to 70 to
80% ami.
[6:26:39] 80% ami.
So, we literally are talking
[6:26:41] so, we literally are talking
About putting dollars into a
[6:26:43] about putting dollars into a
Housing trust fund that is going
[6:26:45] housing trust fund that is going
To help the community’s needs.
[6:26:48] to help the community’s needs.
Let’s look at a real life
[6:26:52] let’s look at a real life
Scenario in antioch.
[6:26:54] scenario in antioch.
Standard communities received
[6:26:57] standard communities received
Entitlements on a property that
[6:26:58] entitlements on a property that
The city of antioch created a
[6:27:02] the city of antioch created a
Commercial infill housing
[6:27:04] commercial infill housing
Overlay that streamlines the
[6:27:06] overlay that streamlines the
Process, reducing costs from the
[6:27:08] process, reducing costs from the
Developer, allowing them to
[6:27:10] developer, allowing them to
Deepen their amis to meet the
[6:27:12] deepen their amis to meet the
Lower a mi community needs.
[6:27:16] lower a mi community needs.
We understand that our regional
[6:27:18] we understand that our regional
Housing need allocations say
[6:27:20] housing need allocations say
That our two largest by far are
[6:27:23] that our two largest by far are
Our extremely low and above
[6:27:26] our extremely low and above
Moderate but the above moderate
[6:27:29] moderate but the above moderate
Comes out of the picture because
[6:27:31] comes out of the picture because
It’s affordable housing.
[6:27:32] it’s affordable housing.
If we understand it’s the
[6:27:34] if we understand it’s the
Extremely low, we understand the
[6:27:36] extremely low, we understand the
Tax credit developers primarily
[6:27:39] tax credit developers primarily
Target low income, you end up
[6:27:42] target low income, you end up
With buchanan crossing receiving
[6:27:45] with buchanan crossing receiving
From standard communities
[6:27:47] from standard communities
Through what I imagine is a low
[6:27:49] through what I imagine is a low
Income housing tax credit 9% or
[6:27:52] income housing tax credit 9% or
4%, per their numbers they
[6:27:54] 4%, per their numbers they
Submitted to the city is
[6:27:59] submitted to the city is
Developing -- 185 units -- I
[6:28:11] developing -- 185 units -- I
Hope this is the right project,
[6:28:13] hope this is the right project,
But they are all around the same
[6:28:16] but they are all around the same
Ami, so you will get the
[6:28:17] ami, so you will get the
Picture.
[6:28:19] picture.
185 pictures185 units of low
[6:28:24] 185 pictures185 units of low
Income, 23 extremely low and 23
[6:28:26] income, 23 extremely low and 23
Very low.
[6:28:29] very low.
So, buchanan crossings, where
[6:28:31] so, buchanan crossings, where
The per capita income per
[6:28:34] the per capita income per
Individual in 307201 census
[6:28:39] individual in 307201 census
Tract is $28,000 for a single
[6:28:42] tract is $28,000 for a single
Individual, you are only
[6:28:45] individual, you are only
Bringing 44 units out of over
[6:28:50] bringing 44 units out of over
Approximately 200 units where
[6:28:52] approximately 200 units where
The city already incentivized
[6:28:54] the city already incentivized
The developer by creating a
[6:28:58] the developer by creating a
Streamline approval process.
[6:28:59] streamline approval process.
Then we dig deeper and say why
[6:29:02] then we dig deeper and say why
Are they only tax credit
[6:29:04] are they only tax credit
Projects?
[6:29:05] projects?
If you look at the numbers given
[6:29:07] if you look at the numbers given
In prevailing wage unit costs,
[6:29:09] in prevailing wage unit costs,
They are not realistic.
[6:29:12] they are not realistic.
I’m sure the consultant can
[6:29:14] I’m sure the consultant can
Agree the deeper the ami, the
[6:29:17] agree the deeper the ami, the
Higher the unit costs, because
[6:29:19] higher the unit costs, because
There are inherit costs such as
[6:29:23] there are inherit costs such as
Permanent supportive models,
[6:29:25] permanent supportive models,
Wrap around services and more
[6:29:28] wrap around services and more
Intensive supportive space
[6:29:29] intensive supportive space
Onsite, leading you to a higher
[6:29:32] onsite, leading you to a higher
Prevailing wage cost here in the
[6:29:34] prevailing wage cost here in the
Bay area and northern california
[6:29:36] bay area and northern california
On projects I’m working on,
[6:29:40] on projects I’m working on,
Range from 550 to 750,000 per
[6:29:44] range from 550 to 750,000 per
Unit.
[6:29:45] unit.
So, then if you say, we are
[6:29:47] so, then if you say, we are
Going to put these dollars into
[6:29:49] going to put these dollars into
The housing trust fund so that
[6:29:51] the housing trust fund so that
We can help the true community
[6:29:54] we can help the true community
Needs here in antioch, we are
[6:29:57] needs here in antioch, we are
Acknowledging the developers
[6:29:58] acknowledging the developers
Will take the dollars and put
[6:30:00] will take the dollars and put
Them in the 60 to 70% ami, our
[6:30:05] them in the 60 to 70% ami, our
Middle needed bracket, and
[6:30:07] middle needed bracket, and
Frankly, through the three
[6:30:09] frankly, through the three
Projects submitted  in the
[6:30:11] projects submitted  in the
Overlay, we have met the rena
[6:30:14] overlay, we have met the rena
Needs alone.
[6:30:15] needs alone.
That’s actually wiped out.
[6:30:16] that’s actually wiped out.
We have addressed that per the
[6:30:19] we have addressed that per the
Alina cycle, 400 something
[6:30:22] alina cycle, 400 something
Units.
[6:30:22] units.
What about the 796 we have to
[6:30:25] what about the 796 we have to
Build where out of those three
[6:30:28] build where out of those three
Prompts projects we get 60?
[6:30:32] prompts projects we get 60?
Once again, I feel like it’s
[6:30:34] once again, I feel like it’s
Three minutes of talk here, 30
[6:30:37] three minutes of talk here, 30
Minutes here, an hour here.
[6:30:39] minutes here, an hour here.
My name is andrew becker.
[6:30:42] my name is andrew becker.
Pretty much everyone knows my
[6:30:43] pretty much everyone knows my
Number.
[6:30:44] number.
Please call me so we can talk
[6:30:46] please call me so we can talk
Further.
[6:30:46] further.
>> clerk:   we have no further
[6:30:49] >> clerk:   we have no further
Comment cards.
[6:30:55] comment cards.
>> hello, good evening.
[6:30:57] >> hello, good evening.
I’m a staff attorney at public
[6:31:03] I’m a staff attorney at public
Advocates nonprofit public
[6:31:06] advocates nonprofit public
Interest law firm supporting
[6:31:09] interest law firm supporting
Housing and justice.
[6:31:11] housing and justice.
We challenge racial
[6:31:13] we challenge racial
Discrimination by strengthening
[6:31:15] discrimination by strengthening
Community voices.
[6:31:16] community voices.
I’m here in support of the
[6:31:17] I’m here in support of the
Housing ordinance.
[6:31:26] housing ordinance.
Antioch wouldn’t be the first
[6:31:27] antioch wouldn’t be the first
Nor the last to adopt an iho.
[6:31:32] nor the last to adopt an iho.
A 2017 report estimated 149
[6:31:34] a 2017 report estimated 149
Cities and counties across
[6:31:36] cities and counties across
California have some form of
[6:31:39] california have some form of
Inclusionary zoning policy,
[6:31:40] inclusionary zoning policy,
Making it a popular way to
[6:31:43] making it a popular way to
Ensure affordable housing gets
[6:31:44] ensure affordable housing gets
Built.
[6:31:46] built.
This city should move forward
[6:31:48] this city should move forward
With iho knowing that california
[6:31:54] with iho knowing that california
Courts have been found ihos
[6:31:58] courts have been found ihos
Constitutional and at the
[6:31:59] constitutional and at the
Federal level, while there are
[6:32:02] federal level, while there are
Challenges to the
[6:32:05] challenges to the
Constitutionality under the
[6:32:06] constitutionality under the
Fifth amendment, they are not
[6:32:08] fifth amendment, they are not
Successful.
[6:32:10] successful.
Currently it’s good law to push
[6:32:12] currently it’s good law to push
Forward the housing ordinance.