District 3 Council Member· 2024-2028
Donald P. Freitas
Antioch
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 34
- Total speaking time
- 12:30:06
- Avg per meeting
- 22:04
- Segments
- 12001
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Top issues during term (7)(Development)
CDBG Funding Allocation
Involves federal CDBG allocations historically around $911,000, plus residual funds and housing program grants.
Home Key Plus Housing Project
State grant of $34.9 million paired with a city capital contribution of $750,000 and ongoing operating support commitments up to $1.2 million annually for 15 years.
Cannabis Social Equity Program Oversight
Over $10.8 million has been generated for the city since fiscal year 2019-2020 through cannabis fees.
Public Perception and Community Identity
Costs for potential future events are currently being evaluated.
Affordable Housing and TEFRA Financing
Zero financial or legal liability for the city, with a nominal administrative fee share of approximately $15,000.
Al Saddiq Community Center Expansion
The applicant is responsible for paying all required city fees and development costs.
PPG Adult Success Adult Day Care Permit
None anticipated for the city budget beyond standard application review fees.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Freitas personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed2026-06-09
suspended the rules and moved Proclamations as the next order of business.
- movedpassed2026-06-09
Sewer Rate Increase
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-09
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Mayor Bernal, the City Council members present unanimously extended the meeting to 12:00 A.M.
- movedpassed2026-06-09
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Torres-Walker, the City Council members present unanimously approved Consent Calendar Item I.
- movedpassed2026-06-09
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Wilson the City Council members present unanimously approved Consent Calendar Item L.
- movedpassed2026-05-26
Renaming of Public Safety and Community Resources Department
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-26
Adoption of Master Fee Schedule
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-26
1) Considered the recommendations to adopt a Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Annual Action Plan in the amount of $200,000 in CDBG residual funds for housing reh…
- movedpassed2026-05-26
Cannabis Business and Land Use Operational Guidelines Modifications
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-26
approved the Council Consent Calendar with the exception of Item K, which was removed for further discussion.
- movedpassed2026-05-12
Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-12
approved the Council Consent Calendar
- movedpassed2026-05-12
adopted a Resolution establishing the procedures for responding to technological disruptions during City Council Meetings in Accordance with Senate Bill 707. Amending the resolutio…
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
continued Public Hearing Agenda Item #6 to May 26, 2026
- movedpassed2026-05-12
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Rocha the City Council members present unanimously approved the Proclamations.
- movedpassed2026-05-12
received and filed the presentation.
- movedpassed2026-05-12
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FREITAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROCHA, THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT UNANIMOUSLY SUSPENDED THE RULES AND MOVED COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA ITEM #7 AS TH…
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Landscape Maintenance Service Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-12
Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Freitas was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
NEW CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST AND GRANTS COORDINATOR, ASSIGNING SALARY RANGES, ASSIGNING THE CLASSIFICATIONS TO THE OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL NO.3 BARGAINING UNIT
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT
Continue Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Development Study Session
Table Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Development Study Session
APROVAL OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT STANDING COMMITTEE MINUTES OF 9/5/2025
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 GRANT FOR SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT BLACK DIAMOND MIDDLE SCHOOL AND CARMEN DRAGON ELEMENTARY (P.W. 124-3)
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.