Purpose:

The Commission shall advise the City Council and Staff on the administration of the Antioch Police Department and public safety issues to ensure that the policies conform to national standards of constitutional policing. The Commission shall promote, encourage, and facilitate community participation and oversight by reviewing and recommending policies that is sensitive to the diverse needs of residents, aiming to inform the community of its rights and responsibilities on interactions with police officers. Ordinance 2212: Creation of Police Oversight Commission

Commission Members:

Meetings: Meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, except in July/December, when meetings occur only once.

Location: Meetings will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers, except for two meetings per year will be held at locations within Antioch for the purpose of increasing community engagement.

Staff Liaison: City Managers Office:  citymanager@antiochca.gov

Purpose:

The Board of Administrative Appeals hears appeals regarding administrative decisions by any official of the City dealing with Municipal Code Interpretations.

Committee Members:

1. Antwon Webster, Chair
2. Sharif Umair, Vice Chair
3. John Constantine Richelsen
4.  Jacquelyn Higgins
5. Melissa Case

Meetings: 1st Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chamber at 200 H St.

Staff Liaison: City Clerk’s Office: (925) 779-7009 / cityclerk@antiochca.gov

On April 25th, 2023, the Antioch City Council created an Ad Hoc Committee to discuss restructuring the EDC. Please check back at a future date for more details. 

Purpose:

The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council in matters pertaining to parks, recreation functions and policy, as well as engaging the community in programs and services. The Commission also surveys current and future recreation and park needs of the community to provide sound, year-round program for all ages.

Committee Members:

1. 1. Dominique King, Chair
   2. Dorothy Ellis, Vice Chair
   3. Mariah Williams
   4. Lesley Eubanks
   5. Alexander Broom
   6. La Shan Hunt
   7. Vacant

Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chamber at 200 H St.

Staff Liaison: Brad Helfenberger, Parks and Recreation Director (925) 779-7078 / bhelfenberger@antiochca.gov

Purpose:

The Commission reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council on the physical development of the City: all provisions of the General Plan, land use, and zoning as specified by the Zoning Code, and as set forth in the State Government Code and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Commission also reviews site plans, architectural design, signs, or other exterior design features of new and remodeled buildings.

Committee Members:

1. Kevin Riley, Chair
2. Seth Webber, Vice-Chair
3. Jennifer Perez
4. Robert Martin
5. Ramesh Suman
6. Cortney L. Jones
7. Vacant

Meetings: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers at 200 H Street

Staff Liaison: Planning (925) 779-6159 / planning@antiochca.gov