Join us for the first City of Antioch General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting on Monday, May 11 at 6:00 PM in the Antioch City Council Chambers.
This meeting is an opportunity to learn more about the General Plan Update process and stay connected to the work helping shape Antioch’s future.
This General Plan Update is a way for you to share your vision for the future of Antioch. We need your help to make the General Plan a success.
The City is excited to embark on this process of updating our General Plan, creating a new blueprint for our community. A lot has changed since the last comprehensive General Plan update in 2003. Antioch has grown, new housing developments have been built, business and industry needs are different, the way people get around town has changed, and our needs and priorities have evolved.
Looking forward 20 years, how will state and regional trends impact life in Antioch? What new technologies and innovations will change how we live, work, and play? While we can’t see exactly what the future holds, we are preparing for it by updating our General Plan.
What do you love about Antioch? What opportunities and challenges do you think face Antioch as it evolves over the next 10, 15 or 20 years?
Sharing your ideas at community workshops, open houses, and online will help make sure that the updated General Plan conveys the values and priorities of its residents and businesses. With your help, we can set the stage for a future that honors our history and builds a more prosperous, vibrant, and safe Antioch. Let’s build our next chapter, together.
Each city in California is required to have a General Plan, which provides long-term policy guidance for the community’s growth and development, addressing physical, economic, social, and environmental changes. The General Plan provides opportunities to improve the quality of life in Antioch – enhancing public safety and fostering the vibrant, safe community we all deserve. This General Plan Update is our direct opportunity to address key challenges and set a new course. After the General Plan Update is complete, the zoning code will be revised to reflect the updated General Plan.
Visit the General Plan website for updates and sign up for notifications to stay informed about future meetings and opportunities to participate.
Spend the day with the Celebrate Antioch Foundation, enjoying five dynamic live bands, including a special guest appearance from our talented Deer Valley Jazz Band at the Jazz & Blues Festival, Saturday, May 9th.
Select from a variety of local food trucks, unwind under our shaded seating area or bring your own blankets and chairs for a relaxed festival experience.
Browse unique creations from over 40 artisan vendors, sip your favorite wine or beer, and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of jazz and blues.
The Friends of the Antioch Library (FOAL) hosted a heartfelt Volunteer Luncheon on Friday, April 24, honoring the dedicated individuals who give countless hours in support of the Antioch Library and its vibrant community.
The event recognized several long-time volunteers who recently retired from active service with FOAL. Merle Whitburn, Richard Angeloni, and Marian Ferrante were each presented with certificates of appreciation for their extraordinary contributions spanning three decades. Whitman served in numerous leadership roles, including President and Membership Director. Angeloni was the longtime editor of BookMark, the Friends’ official newsletter. Ferrante, a devoted board member and secretary, also brought joy to the luncheon with an entertaining storytelling and sing-along that delighted attendees.
FOAL Board President Walter Ruehlig introduced the current board members who continue to lead the organization’s fundraising efforts for the library. The board includes Secretary Rosanne Carey; Financial Secretary and long-time board member Patty Chan; Members-at-Large Linda Lawson and Joanna Delligatti; and Treasurer and Interim Membership Coordinator Tammy Smith.
Following the luncheon, Smith, alongside Member-at-Large Linda Lawson and Cashier Coordinator Leigh Smith, hosted FOAL’s first official cashier training. Volunteers were equipped with the tools and confidence needed to support book sale operations—ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for the community, one book at a time.
Looking ahead, FOAL will host its second book sale of the year from Thursday, April 30 through Saturday, May 2 at the Antioch Library, located at 501 W 18th Street. As book sale revenues have declined in recent months, the demand for library services has surged, with full program rooms and increased community reliance on library resources. The need for support is greater than ever.
Friends of the Antioch Library are (left to right): current board members Joanna Delligatti, Patty Chan, Tammy Smith, Linda Lawson, Rosanne Carey, and Walter Ruehlig; and former board members and newsletter editor Marian Ferrante, Merle Whitburn and Richard Angeloni. Photo: FOAL
Community members are invited to shop the sale and discover incredible deals while supporting a vital cause:
Thursday, April 30 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Members Only)
Thursday, April 30 – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Open to the public)
Friday, May 1 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 2 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$7 Brown Bag Sale – Saturday from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Shoppers will find fantastic bargains, with children’s books starting at just 25¢ and adult books beginning at only 50¢. All proceeds directly benefit Antioch Library programs, materials, and special projects that serve the entire community.
The Friends of the Antioch Library encourage everyone to get involved—whether by becoming a member, making a donation, volunteering, or simply shopping the book sale. Every contribution helps ensure the library continues to thrive for generations to come.
About FOAL
The Friends of the Antioch Library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving library services in Antioch. Through membership donations and Book Sale earnings, the Friends provide the library with books, magazines, DVDs and CDs. We also provide children’s and cultural programs for the community.
During a special meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the Antioch City Council will again discuss the 2026-27 budget and vote on joining a new joint powers authority (JPA) to fulfill state-mandated stormwater treatment obligations. Formation of the JPA could lead to new property tax assessments. The Council will also vote on spending over $7.7 million on various City expenditures including $500,000 on new furniture for the Police Department and Animal Services.
Budget Study Session
The Budget Study Session will begin at 6:00 p.m. to discuss and provide feedback and direction to City staff regarding the budget development information provided for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. Worksheets for Special Revenue, Capital Project, Internal Service, Antioch Public Finance Authority and Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency Funds. Enterprise, Street Light and Landscape, Recreation and Animal Service Fund budgets will be presented at a future meeting.
Closed Session
Before the regular meeting, the Council will hold a Closed Session beginning at 4:30 p.m. to discuss potential litigation and the new City Attorney’s Performance Evaluation. Since Lori Asuncion just started in the position on March 2nd, the meeting will most likely be to discuss goals and the council’s desires for her upon which she will later be evaluated.
The Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance System Joint Powers Authority for Off-Site Green Stormwater Infrastructure flow chart. Source: Contra Costa Clean Water Program
Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance System Joint Powers Authority for Off-Site Green Stormwater Infrastructure(Say that three times!)
Under agenda item 5, the Council will discuss and vote on joining the new Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance (RAC) Joint Powers Authority (JPA), an innovative, regionally supported approach to fulfilling state-mandated stormwater treatment obligations. Developed through a partnership between Contra Costa Clean Water Program (CCCWP), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (“San Francisco Bay Water Board”), the RAC System provides an off-site, alternate compliance mechanism for the Off-Site Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) that would normally be required on site.
According to the City staff report for the item, the council vote will include authorizing the JPA to establish one or more community facilities districts (CFDs), accept applications from property owners, annex properties to the CFD, and levy special taxes to finance on-going maintenance costs for the GSI.
Participation in the RAC JPA will require the City of Antioch to contribute to the JPA’s annual operating cost.
According to the RAC’s webpage, “The Regional Alternative Compliance System (RAC) is a revolutionary new funding system that provides a market-based, regional approach to stormwater treatment. Developed by the Cities of San Pablo and Walnut Creek, unincorporated Contra Costa County, and the Contra Costa Clean Water Program,the RAC is a first-of-its-kind model that provides sustainable long-term financing for larger, more strategic, regional green infrastructure projects.
“Instead of requiring each individual infrastructure project to handle stormwater on-site, developers can purchase “compliance units” in larger, shared green infrastructure facilities. This improves efficiency, directs resources to pollution hotspots (often in disadvantaged communities), and creates a dedicated funding stream for long-term maintenance. It’s a scalable solution for stormwater managers across California and beyond.”
Who is RAC For?
Developers
Some development and redevelopment sites may have constraints (size, steep grades, etc.) that make it difficult to build on-site stormwater treatment. When a project has difficulty building MRP-required stormwater treatment on-site, it can use the Contra Costa County RAC System to comply with the MRP.
Municipalities
Municipalities may purchase compliance units to comply with MRP Provision C.3.j impervious surface retrofit requirements. Additionally, municipalities with Regulated Projects, such as large road reconstruction projects, could use the Contra Costa County RAC System to comply with the MRP. Municipalities may also act as “sellers” through the Contra Costa County RAC System.
Non-profits
Non-profits or other environmental organizations may be interested in building GSI facilities that can be partially funded by selling compliance units through the Contra Costa County RAC System.
Contractors
Developers or contractors may be interested in building Off-Site GSI Projects to generate compliance units that can be sold through the Contra Costa County RAC System.
LEARN MORE ABOUT RAC
The RAC System is backed by $1.6M in U.S. EPA grants. RAC is being piloted now and will expand countywide by 2026, setting a model for stormwater managers across California.
At the beginning of the regular meeting, the Council will receive two presentations. The first is a Technology Assessment & Roadmap Presentation from Tenjumps. The firm was hired by the City to “first assess the current state of the existing technology, then determine the desired future state, and create a roadmap to achieve it.”
The roadmap includes the following steps:
Fully adopt the NextRequest System for the Public Record Act request process, standardizing PRA management by transitioning all cross-department activity from email-based process into NextRequest.
Implement an agenda management system to manage City Council and public meeting agendas , materials, and actions items
Migrate business licensing function from LicenseTrack to Tyler Enterprise Permitting & Licensing software. It provides financial, human resources and revenue management solutions for cities, counties, and special districts;
Establish automated interfaces across systems that capture revenue into the central revenue sub-ledger within Tyler ERP Pro (Enterprise Resource Planning);
Complete the remaining implementation of Trimble Unity Maintain for the water treatment plant and decommission MobileMMS usage. According to the company’s product brochure, it is “cloud-based, GIS-centric enterprise asset management software that enables owners of complex properties and infrastructure to increase efficiency and reduce costs by optimizing asset operation and maintenance”;
Enable city departments to submit and track service requests to Public Works through Unity Maintain;
Centralize and automate manual human resources reporting to eliminate current manual processes and provide HR with accurate and automated daily reporting;
Create a technology enabled workflow to catalogue and track approvals for contracts to replace manual, email-based contract routing;
Create a structured framework to guide how the City identifies, evaluates, and acquires software systems; and
Establish a technology training program to empower city staff to better utilize everyday productivity tools along with specific functional tools essential to their departments.
The Closed Session will begin and the Budget Study Session and regular meeting, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 200 H Street in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown. It can also be viewed via livestream on the City’s website, on Comcast Cable Channel 24 or AT&T U-verse Channel 99 and a recording posted later on the City’s YouTube Channel.
Join us for a community meeting with the Antioch Police Department on Monday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Ignatius Church, 3351 Contra Loma Blvd.
During the meeting, we will share updates and discuss issues or concerns affecting the community. This is an opportunity to ask questions, receive helpful information and engage directly with your Police Department.
For those attending, please note:
– Enter through the Parish Hall entrance
– Park in the nearby lot as shown in the attached location photos
– Please do not enter through the main church entrance
We encourage all interested community members to attend.
Photos & artwork: City of Antioch Recreation Dept.
By City of Antioch Recreation Department
In an effort to Keep Antioch Beautiful and to celebrate Arbor Day we hosted an event to plant nearly 30 trees around Prewett Family Park and in the Antioch Community Center’s parking lot!
First celebrated in the U.S. in 1872, Arbor Day is a national holiday in which encourages public attention to the importance of trees in our ecosystem. Planting, relocating and even climbing trees are encouraged, along with learning more about the myriad of ways trees function in our environment and help us all to exist. Learn more about Arbor Day from the Farmer’s Almanac and Arbor Day Foundation.
Thank you to everyone involved:
Students from Holy Rosary School
Antioch Public Works
Antioch Police Department
Antioch Public Safety
City Council Members Don Freitas and Monica Wilson
The strides our community makes to Keep Antioch Beautiful are ongoing!
And takes the involvement of our entire community.
If you are interested in any upcoming volunteer events, please visit our website: antiochca.gov/recreation
Get your unwanted documents shredded at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1360 East Tregallas Road, Antioch Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations will raise funds for scholarships and grants coordinated by the church’s Endowment Committee.
“Through its endowment, the church has given scholarships to students pursuing college degrees as well as continuing education opportunities such as gaining teacher certification. It has also given a grant to support training school tutors and a grant to purchase microphones for a middle school classroom,” said Eileen Blumhardt-Butler, chair of the Endowment Committee.
“These scholarships and grants are a way our church can share God’s love with the community,” Blumhardt-Butler added.
St. John’s Lutheran Church (stjohnsantioch.org) has Sunday School and services at 9 a.m. on Sundays. For more information, please call (925) 767-3070.
