Action Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting via Video/Teleconference only Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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Elected Officials on Video/Teleconference City Staff on Video/Teleconference Mayor Rob Schroder
Vice Mayor Lara DeLaney
Councilmember Debbie McKillop
Councilmember Mark Ross
Councilmember Brianne Zorn
Present
Present
Present
Excused
Present
Eric Figueroa, City Manager
Michael Chandler, Assistant City Manager
Lauren Sugayan, Deputy City Manager
David Glasser, Finance Director
Andrew Jared, Assistant City Attorney
Edric Kwan, City Engineer
Edgar Villanueva Jr., Deputy City Clerk
Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Rob Schroder called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Urgency Item (1:12 in video)
1. Adopt a resolution [001-22], approving the continued use of teleconferencing through end of January 2022, for public meetings by each City legislative body, pursuant to the provisions of AB 361.
Speakers: • Vice Mayor DeLaney mentioned Governor’s Order to extend AB 361 sunset Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
• Mayor Schroder mentioned virtual-only Contra Costa Mayor’s Conference meetings despite other cities holding hybrid meetings.
Motion to: Adopt Resolution [001-22], approving continued use of teleconferencing for public meetings, per AB 361.
Motion by: Lara DeLaney Seconded By: Debbie McKillop
Motion
passed
4-0,
1 Absent
Rob Schroder Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Mark Ross Absent
Brianne Zorn Aye
Public Comment (03:12 in video)
• Tim Platt asked for info on additional General Plan Update public meetings; urged City to provide schedule in order to assist in public outreach.
Presentations
None
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Consent Calendar (6:36 in video)
2. Waive reading of and introduce and/or adopt all Ordinances by title only.
3. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Register, dated December 16, 2021.
4. Motion to reject Claim: Debra Tucker
Speakers: • Councilmember Zorn asked to pull Item #5 for further discussion.
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items #2 through #4.
Motion by: Debbie McKillop Seconded By: Lara DeLaney
Motion
passed
4-0,
1 Absent
Rob Schroder Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Mark Ross Absent
Brianne Zorn Aye
5. Receive and file the AB1600 annual reports (Impact Mitigation Fees) for Fiscal Years ending on June 30, 2019, June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021. [Pulled from Consent Calendar for further discussion - 8:12 in video] Speakers: • Councilmember Zorn asked fees details; which past projects gave to fund; if Council action is limited by unspent balance by category. • Mayor Schroder added City’s waiver of impact fees on Pine Meadow project; asked how fees impact ADU’s or SB9.
• Vice Mayor DeLaney asked of $200k allocation in FY18-19 cultural facilities; opined that data didn’t show full transparency of funding allocation; if any use it or lose it conditions on funds. • Councilmember McKillop asked for confirmation if unspent balance from previous years were carried over to current total.
• Finance Director Glasser, City Engineer Kwan, Assistant City Manager Chandler, City Manager Figueroa answered in great detail.
Public
Comment:
• Tim Platt urged to update, increase impact fees for proper cost recovery; larger projects should report all income/expense for transparency.
Closing
Comment:
• Vice Mayor DeLaney informed of a recently passed state bill relating to impact fees from legislator Tim Grayson.
Motion to: Receive and file AB1600 annual reports for FY19-21 Impact Mitigation Fees.
Motion by: Lara DeLaney Seconded By: Brianne Zorn
Motion
passed
4-0,
1 Absent
Rob Schroder Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Mark Ross Absent
Brianne Zorn Aye
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General Business Items (28:49 in video)
6. Adopt a resolution [002-22], authorizing the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement with Anchor QEA for dredge design and permitting services for the 2022 Marina Dredge Project for a total not-to-exceed amount of $217,500.00.
Speakers: • CM Figueroa introduced Item and provided background. • Staff Report and PowerPoint presentations by ACM Michael Chandler, and Consultant, Jaclyn Gnusti of Anchor QEA.
• Mayor Schroder recalled past issues with dredging, confirmed that east wall is the biggest problem; liked to move forward due to high priority of marina. • Councilmember Zorn asked why dredge proposal is only in areas 1 & 4; explored repurpose of areas due to lack of hydraulic dredging; if material transfer to ponds is possible; on 2017 aquatic disposal; why proposed repair cost doubled from 2017; what priority are other areas at. • Vice Mayor DeLaney asked how much impact long-term breakwater would reduce marina dredging maintenance and estimated cost savings; hesitant to support due to lack of long-term solution and disproportionate cost. • Consultant Gnusti answered each Councilmember inquiry in detail.
Public
Comment:
• Anja created dredging petition &collected 334 signatures; favored dredging. • Kristin Henderson asked if SB1424 in 2015 affected Item Closing
Comment:
• Mayor Schroder mentioned receiving 2 written public comments supporting the Item, from Kevin Bacon and Bill Pearson.
• Councilmember McKillop agreed with Councilmember DeLaney to consider long-term repair to lessen future dredge maintenance costs; supported Item • Vice Mayor DeLaney appreciated Councilmember McKillop’s comments; urged Council for long-term solutions; suggested to bundle public interest. • Councilmember Zorn supported Item, agreed to invest long-term in marina; reminded of incomplete Marina Trust Land Use Plan, Waterfront Master Plan to help with future direction.
Motion to: Adopt Resolution [002-22], approving consultant services agreement with Anchor QEA for dredge design.
Motion by: Brianne Zorn Seconded By: Lara DeLaney
Motion
passed
4-0,
1 Absent
Rob Schroder Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Mark Ross Absent
Brianne Zorn Aye
7. Receive report, hold discussion and provide direction to staff regarding proposed master plan, phase one implementation plan, and priority elements for new park on Pine Meadow Drive.
[1:16:43 in video]
Speakers: • CM Figueroa introduced Item and provided background. • Staff Report by Asst. City Attorney Andrew Jared and PowerPoint by Asst.
City Manager Michael Chandler, and Consultant, Lauren Ivey. • Mayor Schroder favored family-friendly amenities in Phase 1, Option B • Vice Mayor DeLaney asked for differences between Option B/C; favored B.
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• Councilmember Zorn favored Option B, all-abilities playground; asked to clarify the $850k budget limits and funding options for increase budget. • Councilmember McKillop favored Option B due to all-abilities playground; asked about more parking spaces for handicapped.
• Asst. City Attorney Jared and CM Figueroa answered each inquiry in detail.
Public
Comment:
• Kristin Henderson agreed with more handicapped parking for accessibility. • Tim Platt agreed with Option B; suggested more use of other areas, parking • Sarah Brooks thanked Council; agreed with more handicap accessibility.
Closing
Comment:
• Vice Mayor DeLaney noted dog park removal reconsideration.
Motion to: Approve Phase 1, Option B of the Pine Meadow Park Master Plan.
Motion by: Lara DeLaney Seconded By: Brianne Zorn
Motion
passed
4-0,
1 Absent
Rob Schroder Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Mark Ross Absent
Brianne Zorn Aye
Public Hearing Items
None
Chief of Police
Comments/
Updates
None
City Manager (1:59:58 in video)
Comments/
Updates
• ACM Chandler updated progress on Fishing Pier repair: solicited contractor bids and detailed permit process with many agencies; partial opening plan. • CM Figueroa updated City’s direction to maintain health and safety protocol due to omicron variant; declared City Hall public access closure for 10 days • Deputy City Manager Lauren Sugayan updated on public outreach postings on several fronts regarding City Hall/Senior Center public access closure.
Appointments to Commissions and/or Agencies (2:08:56 in video)
8. Adopt a Resolution [003-22], approving the re-appointments to incumbents:
Denise Sanchez Cannon and Anthony Semenza to the Martinez Civil Service Commission with 4-year terms.
Speakers: • Mayor recommended appointment to the City Council.
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
• Councilmember Zorn asked if both re-appointments make a quorum. • ACM Chandler answered 2 out of 5 is not enough for a quorum. • CM Figueroa noted staff would reach out to ARDPIE Task Force for interest City Council Action Minutes
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• Vice Mayor DeLaney appreciated incumbents for their continued service.
Motion to: Adopt Resolution [003-22], approving Civil Service Commission re- appointments
Motion by: Lara DeLaney Seconded By: Debbie McKillop
Motion
passed
4-0,
1 Absent
Rob Schroder Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Mark Ross Absent
Brianne Zorn Aye
9. Adopt a Resolution [004-22], approving the re-appointments to incumbents: Harlan Strickland and Gina Zagotta to the Martinez Cemetery Commission with 4-year terms.
[2:12:17 in video]
Speakers: None
Public
Comment:
• Kristin Henderson alleged Gina Zagotta is in conflict due to past activities.
Closing
Comment:
• Asst. City Attorney Andrew Jared verified the aforementioned Gov’t Code section did not contain any preclusion for re-appointment of Gina Zagotta.
Motion to: Adopt Resolution [004-22], approving Cemetery Commission re-appointments.
Motion by: Brianne Zorn Seconded By: Lara DeLaney
Motion
passed
4-0,
1 Absent
Rob Schroder Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Mark Ross Absent
Brianne Zorn Aye
Subcommittee Reports
None
City Council (2:16:02 in video)
Comments/
Updates
• Councilmember McKillop wished all a Happy New Year; maintain safety with COVID due to experience with personal losses.
• Vice Mayor DeLaney echoed Councilmember McKillop’s comments. • Mayor Schroder wished all a prosperous Happy New Year; cautioned that many teachers and students in schools contracted the omicron variant.
Adjournment
Mayor Schroder adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:22 p.m.
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Rob Schroder, Mayor
Edgar Villanueva Jr., Deputy City Clerk 02/16/22