Action Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting via Video/Teleconference only Wednesday, January 19, 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
Present
Present
Eric Figueroa, City Manager
Michael Chandler, Assistant City Manager
Lauren Sugayan, Deputy City Manager
Beth Johnson, Police Captain
David Glasser, Finance Director
Jeff Walter, City Attorney
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.
Public Comment (01:09 in video)
• Nikki McIntosh recalled homeless person raged in Market & Main; urged Council action.
Presentations (04:56 in video)
A. Proclamation – Human Trafficking Awareness Month January 2022 o Mayor Schroder cited the Proclamation verbatim.
o Councilmembers (CMB) Ross suggested funding to organizations; McKillop echoed.
B. Tree Program Annual Update
o PowerPoint presentation by Asst. City Manager (ACM) Michael Chandler o CMB Zorn asked on tree health action issues.
o CMB McKillop asked about Main St. trees grading.
o ACM Chandler, Public Works Superintendent Joe Becker, City Manager (CM) Figueroa answered inquiries.
o Kristin Henderson thanked City efforts at Olive Grove.
C. Soofa Digital Signs
o Mayor Schroder moved Item to General Business Items section for further discussion.
Consent Calendar (33:20 in video)
1. Waive reading of and introduce and/or adopt all Ordinances by title only.
2. Motion approving City Council Action Minutes, dated November 17, 2021.
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3. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Register, dated January 13, 2022.
4. Motion to authorize the City Manager to extend timeframe to continue negotiating exclusively with the Martinez Historical Society for use of the Old Train Depot located at 601 Marina Vista Avenue.
7. Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) [006-22], between the City of Martinez and the Martinez Police Officers Association, for the Contract Period January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2025.
Speakers: • CMB McKillop asked to pull Item #6 for further discussion. • CMB Zorn asked to pull Item #5 for further discussion.
Public
Comment:
• Kristin Henderson (Item #4) asked for details on discussions with Martinez Historic Society about Old Train Station.
Closing
Comment:
• CMB Ross asked of Old Train Station lease plans; CM Figueroa answered.
Motion to: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items #1, 2, 3, 4, and 7.
Motion by: Mark Ross Seconded By: Brianne Zorn
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Mark Ross Aye
Brianne Zorn Aye
5. Adopt resolution [005-22], approving the Sixth Amendment to the Commercial Sublease Agreement with Onstage Repertory Theater (“Onstage”) for use of the premises located at 636 Ward Street and authorizing the City Manager to execute same. [Pulled from Consent Calendar for further discussion - 39:54 in video] Speakers: • CMB Zorn asked about the ’14 days’ events details in contract agreement. • ACM Chandler answered in detail.
Public
Comment:
• Mark Hinds provided musical events details.
• Kristin Henderson suggested musical variety like funk or disco.
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to: Approve 6th Amendment to Sublease Agreement with OnStage at 636 Ward St.
Motion by: Lara DeLaney Seconded By: Brianne Zorn
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Mark Ross Aye
Brianne Zorn Aye
6. Adopt resolution [022-22], appropriating $48,780 of Measure J Funds towards the Engineering and Traffic Surveys project (M3226).
[Pulled from Consent Calendar for further discussion - 48:35 in video] Speakers: • CMB McKillop asked about slowing down traffic speed limit due to safety. • CMB Zorn asked if survey helps Police with speed enforcement. • CMB Ross named several street areas with traffic safety issues. • Vice Mayor (VM) DeLaney asked how surveys would help with traffic safety solutions and process of identifying the 48 roadway segments. • City Engineer Kwan and Captain Beth Johnson answered in great detail.
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Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to: Appropriate Measure J Funds towards Traffic Surveys project M3226.
Motion by: Debbie McKillop Seconded By: Lara DeLaney
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Mark Ross Aye
Brianne Zorn Aye
General Business Items (59:46 in video)
8. Receive report, hold discussion, and provide direction to staff regarding the preparation and release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a) Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI), or b) Energy and Water Infrastructure Modernization.
Speakers: • CM Figueroa introduced Item and provided background. • Staff Report and PowerPoint presentations by ACM Michael Chandler. • Mayor Schroder asked Subcommittee for recommendation details. • CMB Ross clarified that City Hall HVAC upgrade is separate from this Item; asked specific conditions of said project.
• VM DeLaney asked status update on CCWD Grant Award application; suggested alternatives if not awarded Grant; Mayor agreed. • CMB Zorn asked status of review results on contract selection. • ACM Chandler and Public Works Director Dave Scola answered each Councilmember inquiry in detail.
Public
Comment:
• Kristin Henderson asked about HVAC conditions of City Hall and other historic buildings.
• Nikki McIntosh echoed previous comments in figuring out how to be green while being historic.
Closing
Comment:
• Mayor Schroder clarified lack of jurisdiction in some discussions. • CMB Ross clarified earlier comments; detailed concerns with some proposed solutions in older buildings.
• CMB Zorn asked for explanation on proposed Council direction. • CM Figueroa clarified on proposed Council direction.
Motion to: Direct staff to pursue a RFQ for the combined energy and water services.
Motion by: Lara DeLaney Seconded By: Debbie McKillop
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Mark Ross Aye
Brianne Zorn Aye
C. Soofa Digital Signs
[1:36:00 in video]
Speakers: • CM Figueroa introduced Item and provided background. • Staff Report by Deputy City Manager (DCM) Lauren Sugayan. • PowerPoint presentation by Soofa Representative, Holly McKenna. • Mayor Schroder commented on general vandalism; proposed areas of use.
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• VM DeLaney asked about potential language accessibility issues. • CMB Ross asked about durability of screen.
• CMB Zorn suggested non-downtown areas of use; asked on multiple pages • CMB McKillop echoed previous sentiments; supported Item. • Ms. McKenna, DCM Sugayan, CM Figueroa answered each inquiry in detail • Mayor Schroder asked if staff has sufficient direction; CM Figueroa agreed.
Public
Comment:
• John Stevens is excited about possible approval of Item. • Gretchen is excited about use of Item; suggested areas of use. • Alicia favored Item and suggested areas, especially unhoused usage.
Public Hearing Items (2:07:00 in video)
9. Conduct a public hearing to consider a resolution [007-22], to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Second Amendments to the Restated and Amended Franchise Agreements Between the City of Martinez and Allied Waste Systems, Inc., d.b.a. Allied Waste Services of Contra Costa County and d.b.a.
Republic Services of Contra Costa County, for Solid Waste and Recycling Services.
Speakers: • Staff Report by ACM Chandler.
Public
Comment:
• Republic Services Rep, Susan Hurl, provided overall updates to service.
Closing
Comment:
• CMB Zorn asked if rate adjustment will be included in future discussions; asked of food waste bin availability.
• CMB Ross stated huge impact of Item; asked what folks can do to help. • ACM Chandler answered with details on upcoming process.
Motion to: Approve 2nd Amendments to Republic Services Franchise Agreements.
Motion by: Brianne Zorn Seconded By: Lara DeLaney
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Mark Ross Aye
Brianne Zorn Aye
Chief of Police (2:23:43)
Comments/
Updates
• Captain Johnson commented on Increased proactive police patrols in downtown; announced available recruitments in Police Department.
City Manager (2:25:53 in video)
10. Receive a status update on the Pine Street Vacation and new street dedication between Escobar Street and Marina Vista Avenue in connection with the new Contra Costa County Administration Building project and provide direction to staff to develop a street naming policy for the new street.
Speakers: • CM Figueroa introduced Item and provided background. • Staff Report by City Engineer Edric Kwan.
• Mayor Schroder recalled Ordinance to name streets after each City Mayor.
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• VM DeLaney corrected statement error on old County building teardown; favored to preserve name of Joseph P. McBrian; CMB Ross agreed. • Discussions continued on past buildings torn down on site. • CMB Zorn asked for other options to choose from instead of confirming one • CMB McKillop favored to preserve Joseph P. McBrian; need naming policy. • CMB Ross favored County input for naming street due to investment. • CM Figueroa asked for confirmations on Council direction. • ACM Chandler updated on status of PRMCC naming policy subcommittee. • Mayor Schroder confirmed Council direction is to wait for PRMCC naming policy recommendation.
Public
Comment:
None
Appointments to Commissions and/or Agencies (2:44:05 in video)
11. Adopt a resolution [008-22], approving the appointment of Joanne Iorns as member of the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging, effective January 19, 2022.
Speakers: None
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
• VM DeLaney appreciated exceeding qualifications of Ms. Iorns.
Motion to: Approve Joanne Iorns to CCC Advisory Council on Aging Motion by: Lara DeLaney Seconded By: Debbie McKillop
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Mark Ross Aye
Brianne Zorn Aye
12. Adopt a Resolution [009-22],approving the new appointments; Marshall Cochrane, Hilary Fitzgerald-Nicholson, and Linda Olvera to the Martinez Civil Service Commission, assuming the remaining 4-year terms of the vacant seats. [2:47:41 in video]
Speakers: • CMB Ross, VM DeLaney expressed gratitude for ARDPIE members service Public
Comment:
• Linda Olvera appreciated opportunity to serve on Civil Service Commission.
Closing
Comment:
• CMB Zorn appreciated staff efforts for outreach to ARDPIE members.
Motion to: Approve new appointments to Civil Service Commission Motion by: Brianne Zorn Seconded By: Lara DeLaney
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Mark Ross Aye
Brianne Zorn Aye
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Subcommittee Reports (2:51:55 in video)
January 19: Franchise and Public Infrastructure - "Measure D" Street Selection Workshop o VM DeLaney provided detailed summary and recommendations from meeting. o Mayor Schroder complained poor shape at road section between Pacheco and Pine. o CMB Zorn asked for potential late changes to road selections. o CMB Ross added details of planned process and progress of Program. o City Engineer Kwan answered each inquiry in detail.
o John Stevens asked if street selections are made public (which was confirmed). o CM Figueroa provided details and progress.
City Council (3:02:39 in video)
• Mayor Schroder asked if City Council opts to continue the next Items, per policy on late- hour meetings.
• Councilmembers deliberated with City Attorney Jeff Walter, then decided to discuss Item #13, but continue #14 for the next meeting on Feb. 2.
13. Receive report, hold discussion, and provide direction on an additional funding request for Downtown Martinez & Co. to enhance economic development support for downtown Martinez businesses.
Speakers: • Staff Report by CM Figueroa.
• VM DeLaney asked of incoming revenue to cover budget increase; if any similar request from Chamber of Commerce; if 1-time request or not. • CMB McKillop asked about funding adjustment timing during fiscal year. • CMB Ross favored to grant funding, but with added details on future plans. • CM Figueroa answered each inquiry in detail.
Public
Comment:
• Kristin Henderson complained about Downtown Martinez & Co.’s (DMC) lack of transparency and lack of historic preservation efforts.
Closing
Comment:
• Mayor Schroder acknowledged efforts of DMC and its effects, especially during pandemic, favored additional funding.
• CMB Zorn supported Item as 1-time funding; long-term funding talk needed. • VM DeLaney acknowledged DMC efforts during subcommittee meetings. • CMB McKillop supported Item due to positive effects in downtown during pandemic.
• CMB Ross favored Item; explained full support, willing to double down. • CM Figueroa clarified upcoming steps on funding adjustment.
Motion to: Approve additional funding to Downtown Martinez & Co.
Motion by: Mark Ross Seconded By: Brianne Zorn
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Mark Ross Aye
Brianne Zorn Aye
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14. Hold discussion and provide direction to staff regarding the status and potential termination of the K-Rail Barrier Program.
[3:27:49 in video]
Speakers: • Mayor Schroder continued Item to next meeting, per Council policy/input. • Per Mayor’s request, Brandon Varise/Linda Olvera agreed to continue Item.
Comments/
Updates
None
Adjournment
Mayor Schroder adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:34 p.m.
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Rob Schroder, Mayor
Edgar Villanueva Jr., Deputy City Clerk 03/02/22