Antioch · week of September 27, 2026

Council approves Outstanding Fuel Invoices, 3–1

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What changed in Antioch

Approval of Outstanding Fuel Invoices
3 yes, 1 no
Donald P. Freitas (no), Monica Wilson (yes), Ron Bernal (yes), Tamisha Torres-Walker (yes)
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Rescind Hunt and Sons Award and Approve Pinnacle Petroleum Contract and Budget Amendment
3 yes, 1 no
Tamisha Torres-Walker (yes), Monica Wilson (yes), Ron Bernal (yes), Donald P. Freitas (no)
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Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
2 yes, 0 no
Tamisha Torres-Walker (yes), Donald P. Freitas (yes)
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Adjournment
2 yes, 0 no
Tamisha Torres-Walker (yes), Donald P. Freitas (yes)
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Downtown Dispensary Security Enforcement
Committee members raised urgent concerns about a downtown Antioch cannabis operator allegedly operating without required security for months. Police Captain Desmond Bittner is engaging with the property owner and operator, but leaders criticized the slow pace of enforcement.
What it means: Downtown business owners and residents seeking improved public safety.
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Cannabis Social Equity Program Oversight
For nearly two years, the Cannabis Standing Committee has struggled with a lack of designated city staff, unverified gross receipts, and missing tracking for social equity and tax payments. Committee members demanded that the city manager assign permanent staff and establish regular reporting on financial and operational compliance.
What it means: City officials and operators gain clearer operational guidelines.
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City Fuel Procurement and Vendor Replacement
The city had to settle unpaid fuel bills after a vendor failed to provide proper insurance certificates, prompting a switch to a new cooperative fuel supplier and an increased fuel budget.
What it means: Increases the annual fuel budget to $1.25 million and approves $228,705.61 in past-due invoice payments.
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