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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
David Glasser, Finance Director
Jeff Walter, City Attorney
Edgar Villanueva Jr., Deputy City Clerk
Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance
City Council reconvened from the Special Meeting Workshop, which started at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom Video/Teleconference. Mayor Rob Schroder called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
Public Comment (01:23 in video)
Kristin Henderson recited a historic ode to the City of Martinez.
Mitch Avalon requested to prioritize dead tree removal/replacement in various City areas.
Tim Platt asked about process of addressing General Plan Update comments, and its impact issues in waterfront development.
Gretchen thanked City for street repairs, free COVID tests/masks; requested to resolve dog poop bag issues at parks.
Catie Tomaine recalled car accident; urged action on unsafe traffic conditions near home Linda Olvera asked for clarification on City’s leased satellite station near downtown.
Yoyohop said that City failed First Amendment audit; wanted City action for transparency Chip Ostler concerned of homeless issues in neighborhood; wanted to volunteer to help.
Franco M. liked downtown revival and opposed ban on food trucks to keep momentum.
Guile concerned of homeless issues in amphitheater area; wanted more information.
Presentations (26:20 in video)
Eco Awards – Republic Services
Republic Services, Susan Hurl presented achievements and awards to Contra Costa Community College District, and Roxx on Main.
Tracy Marcial and Leslie Styles accepted awards for each; thankful for recognition.
Vice Mayor (VM) DeLaney congratulated both on achievements; echoed by Council.
Consent Calendar (35:29 in video)
Waive reading of and introduce and/or adopt all Ordinances by title only.
Motion approving City Council Action Minutes, dated December 15, 2021 and January 5, 2022.
Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Registers and AP Wire Transfers, dated February 9, 2022.
Adopt a resolution [018-22], accepting the Two-City Curb Ramp Project C1069 per Contract Documents and instruct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
Adopt a resolution [019-22], authorizing the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the existing Consultant Services Agreement with Management Partners in the amount of $15,000 to augment services for the General Plan Update, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $220,000.
Speakers:
None
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to:
Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items #1 through 5.
Motion by:
Lara DeLaney
Seconded By: Mark Ross
Motion passed
5-0
Rob Schroder
Aye
Debbie McKillop
Aye
Lara DeLaney
Aye
Mark Ross
Aye
Brianne Zorn
Aye
Adopt a resolution approving a five-year extension to an Agreement relating to the sharing of sales tax revenues with Golden Gate Petroleum (GGP), and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. [Pulled from Consent Calendar by VM DeLaney for further discussion - 37:37 in video] Speakers:
VM DeLaney opposed Item due to bad, unfair government practice; referred Item to Finance subcommittee.
Public
Comment:
Linda Meza agreed with decision to pull Item; understood past decision why Closing
Comment:
CMB Ross agreed with referring Item to Subcommittee for deeper review.
Motion to:
Refer Item to Budget & Finance Subcommittee for further consideration.
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
General Business Items (43:38 in video)
Adopt a Resolution of Intention [020-22], and introduce an Ordinance authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the City of Martinez and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Board of Administration, and end the 1% cost sharing agreement for Martinez Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) bargaining unit members designated by CalPERS as “new members” under the Public Employee Pension Reform Act “PEPRA” effective January 1, 2022 or as soon as administratively feasible. In addition, MPOA bargaining unit members designated by CalPERS as “Classic” members shall pay an additional two percent (2%), for a total of three percent (3%), toward the City’s CalPERS costs effective July 1, 2022 (PERS Section 20516).
Speakers:
Staff Report by Finance Director David Glasser.
VM DeLaney asked for reiteration of contract terms in Ordinance.
CMB McKillop asked to confirm if employees pay a larger portion of pension Finance Director Glasser answered each inquiry in detail.
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to:
Adopt Resolution of Intention and introduce Ordinance authorizing amendments to CalPERS contract.
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
Hold a discussion to provide direction to staff on: (1) the termination of the 2021 Outdoor Dining Program, and (2) the proposed elements of the City of Martinez 2022 Outdoor Dining Program. [52:22 in video]
Speakers:
CM Figueroa introduced Item and provided background.
Outdoor Dining Program portion:
Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation by Deputy CM Lauren Sugayan.
Mayor Schroder asked about street tables during closures; concerned with liabilities due to street party nature and alcohol brought in from outside.
CMB Zorn asked about effects of termination of previous 2021 program; other areas in city affected; suggested different timelines; flex spaces/fees.
VM DeLaney asked about public comment process.
CMB McKillop wanted better alternatives to K-Rails; special event issues.
Mayor Schroder added potential special event issues with small businesses CM Figueroa, DCM Sugayan answered each inquiry in detail.
Food Trucks portion:
Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation by Asst. CM Michael Chandler.
Mayor Schroder clarified existing Municipal Code.
CMB Zorn asked for clarifications on food truck type in discussion; mentioned previous subcommittee recommendations.
VM DeLaney asked why either continuing or discontinuing food truck allowance had same timeline; CM Figueroa clarified.
Public
Comment:
Outdoor Dining Program portion:
Linda Meza opposed any interruptions to outdoor dining program.
Guile opposed any outdoor event fees to businesses.
Leslie Styles asked to adjust outdoor dining program dates due to upcoming media coverage.
Bruce Campbell thanked City efforts in outdoor dining program downtown.
Trevor Rice favored year-round outdoor dining program.
Nikki McIntosh agreed with year-round outdoor dining program.
Anna Beauchemin liked year-round outdoor dining program; opposed fees.
Corey Bar Cava favored year-round outdoor dining program; opposed fees.
JB liked popularity of outdoor dining program; suggested different schedule Kristin Henderson liked outdoor dining program for the sensory experience.
Linda Olvera thanked City efforts; liked year-round outdoor dining program.
Dennis Boettcher supported to promote continued outdoor dining program.
Jess suggested signs to direct traffic to available parking areas behind jail.
Caitlin liked popularity of outdoor dining program; opposed fees/restrictions.
Food Trucks portion:
Keith Gehrke supported continued food trucks downtown with code revision Kristin Henderson alleged City of constant protection of Dunivan’s interests.
Linda Meza supported food trucks in downtown.
JB favored downtown food trucks, but with conditions not to conflict with other business; asked to delay vote until restaurants meet with themselves.
Corey opposed food trucks downtown; ok without food conflict of interest.
Anna Beauchemin supported food trucks downtown.
Jess agreed with no conflict of interest from food trucks in downtown Robin Maias alleged Mayor of being anti-small business; liking 1 over other.
Guile supported food trucks to bring diversity/innovation; suggested ideas.
Dennis Boettcher suggested tweaks to food truck ordinance to suit City best Stephanie Adams urged cooperation between restaurants and food trucks.
Corey Cook warned of negative impact of food trucks on restaurants.
Sean clarified Five Suns’ intention with food trucks; urged cooperation.
Trevor Rice supported food trucks downtown with potential equity concerns.
Shannon supported food trucks and small business entrepreneurship.
Catherine Sumner supported food trucks; not competition to restaurants.
Closing
Comment:
Outdoor Dining Program portion:
Mayor Schroder had concerns with around the clock scheduling; live music coordination; minimal fees; favored removal of k-rails downtown.
VM DeLaney commented on public comments; favored continuing program.
CMB McKillop supported street closures, live music; suggested more visible barriers, different schedule; fees should be lowered; favored year-round.
CMB Ross urged for structured approach in how to move forward with program to keep positive momentum; opposed k-rails; liked minimal fees.
CMB Zorn liked year-round program, nominal fees to increase engagement.
VM DeLaney disagreed on nominal fees since businesses already pays for musicians; liked to control it through permit process.
Mayor Schroder liked nominal fee for increased buy-in, business profits.
Food Trucks portion:
Mayor Schroder concerned on inequity between restaurants and food trucks with operating expenses; mentioned receiving petition with 20+ signatures opposing food trucks downtown; favored enforcing ordinance.
VM DeLaney disappointed at opposing petition; wanted cooperation, encourage innovation, and food diversity; favored to continue food trucks.
CMB Zorn suggested revising ordinance to allow special event and private property food trucks.
CMB McKillop agreed with enforcing ordinance, but wanted revisions.
CMB Ross wanted to keep healthy collaboration of small businesses in downtown; concerned with opposing petition; favored shared opinions of restaurants, downtown agencies, and enforcing ordinance again.
Mayor and Councilmembers continued reiterating back and forth discussion; favored a workshop with restaurants for ordinance revisions.
CM Figueroa confirmed Council direction to start enforcing ordinance again; initiate a public workshop through a subcommittee meeting.
Adopt a resolution adopting the Lower Alhambra Creek Watershed Management Plan with modifications requested by the State of California Regional Water Quality Control Board in its letter dated January 10, 2022, finding it to be in conformance to the General Plan and the California Environmental Quality Act, and directing the City Engineer to submit the modified report to the Alhambra Watershed Council for final approval within 90 days of the adoption of this resolution. [Item continued to next meeting due to time constraints] Adopt a Resolution [021-22], approving the Final Map for Subdivision 9257 “Alhambra Highlands,” accepting subject to improvements offers of dedication, approving, ratifying and authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements potentially subject to the results of an election in June 2022, in which the voters will have an opportunity to impose a tax to purchase Alhambra Highlands, and possibly deferring the recording of the subdivision map and related documents until after said election. [3:13:05 in video]
Speakers:
Staff Report by Engineering Consultant, Randy Leptien.
CMB Zorn asked to display map to be approved to the public; Consultant Leptien described entire map as map is panned on screen.
Mayor Schroder asked how many acres are to be developed and how many for conservation easement.
CMB McKillop received confirmation on 297 acres, 30 being developed.
VM DeLaney asked ramifications if Council voted no.
City Attorney Walter said it would result in a losing litigation suit.
CMB Zorn asked for upcoming timeline based on approval vote.
City Attorney Walter reiterated terms and impact of impending Council vote; stated Council must approve map in the absence of fraud.
Public
Comment:
Trent Neuhausel were looking to be good stewards for the property.
Igor Skaredoff implored Council to help process succeed; supported Item.
Jillian French asked if park would exist within development of property.
Gretchen implored initiative to be put on ballot; supported Item.
Closing
Comment:
CM Figueroa clarified all actions within process.
CMB McKillop wanted to ensure no misconceptions on Council action.
Motion to:
Approve Final Map for Alhambra Highlands subject to conditions Motion by:
Rob Schroder
Seconded By: Mark Ross
Motion passed
5-0
Rob Schroder
Aye
Debbie McKillop
Aye
Lara DeLaney
Aye
Mark Ross
Aye
Brianne Zorn
Aye
Public Hearing Items
None
Chief of Police
Comments/
Updates
None
City Manager
Comments/
Updates
None
Appointments to Commissions and/or Agencies
None
Subcommittee Reports
None
City Council
Receive report, hold discussion, and provide direction to staff on the revised General Plan Vision Statement. [Item continued to next meeting due to time constraints] Adjournment
Mayor Schroder adjourned the Regular Meeting at 11:20 p.m.
_______________________________
Rob Schroder, Mayor
Edgar Villanueva Jr., Deputy City Clerk 03/16/22
City Council Action Minutes
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Action Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting via Video/Teleconference only Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.