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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
Beth Johnson, Police Captain
Terri Highsmith, Assistant City Attorney
Edgar Villanueva Jr., Deputy City Clerk
Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance
City Council reconvened from the Closed Session, which started at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom Video/Teleconference. Mayor Rob Schroder called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:18 p.m.
Urgency Item (1:11 in video)
Adopt a resolution [023-22], approving the continued use of teleconferencing through end of March 2022, for public meetings by each City legislative body, pursuant to the provisions of AB 361.
Speakers:
Mayor Schroder asked for plans on returning to hybrid Council meetings.
City Manager Figueroa targeted April to return to Council Chamber/Zoom.
CMB Ross mentioned possible legislation changes to public meetings.
CMB Zorn thanked City Manager; excited to return to in-person meetings.
CM Figueroa and Mayor Schroder agreed that boards, commissions, subcommittees should stay Zoom only; while Council moves to in-person.
Public
Comment:
Gretchen liked hybrid meetings with Zoom for more public accessibility.
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to:
Approve continued use of teleconferencing for public meetings, per AB 361.
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
Public Comment (07:00 in video)
Gretchen supported Alhambra Highlands ballot, but wanted cheaper option for potential to increase voter acceptance of measure.
Presentations (9:32 in video)
Proclamation - American Red Cross Month March 2022
Mayor recited Proclamation in verbatim.
Tony Semenza summarized achievements and appreciated continued support.
CMB Ross asked what citizens could do to help support American Red Cross.
Proclamation - Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month March 2022 Mayor recited Proclamation in verbatim.
April Rovero stated data; educated with full details; thanked Council for recognition.
Mayor Schroder, CMB McKillop recognized need for education/awareness of problem Consent Calendar (29:53 in video)
Waive reading of and introduce and/or adopt all Ordinances by title only.
Motion approving City Council Action Minutes, dated January 19, 2022 and February 2, 2022.
Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Registers and AP Wire Transfers, dated February 24, 2022.
Adopt a resolution [024-22], establishing the rate per Equivalent Runoff Unit for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program and requesting the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to adopt an annual parcel assessment for the NPDES Program.
Adopt eight resolutions [025-22 to 032-22], directing the City Engineer to prepare the annual Engineer’s Reports for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for the following Landscaping and Lighting Districts: 1979-3 (LL-2) (Village Oaks Terrace); 1981-3 (Muir Station Park); 1983-3 (Vista Oaks); 1988-1 (Center Martinez); 1994-1 (Creekside); 1997-1 (Brittany Hills); 2000-2 (Terra Vista); and 2001-1 (Alhambra Estates) Speakers:
Mayor confirmed with Asst. City Attorney Highsmith on 1 vote for Item #6.
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to:
Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items #2 through 6.
Motion by:
Brianne Zorn
Seconded By: Debbie McKillop
Motion passed
5-0
Rob Schroder
Aye
Debbie McKillop
Aye
Lara DeLaney
Aye
Mark Ross
Aye
Brianne Zorn
Aye
General Business Items (32:17 in video)
*** CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 6 ***
Adopt a resolution [033-22 SD-6], directing the City Engineer (District Engineer) to prepare a written statement establishing the amount necessary to maintain, operate, extend or repair the sanitary sewer system in Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 6 for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Speakers:
CM Figueroa introduced Item and provided background.
Staff Report by Engineering Consultant, Randy Leptien.
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to:
Direct District Engineer to prepare statement for CCC SD-6 maintenance.
Motion by:
Mark Ross
Seconded By: Lara DeLaney
Motion passed
5-0
Rob Schroder
Aye
Debbie McKillop
Aye
Lara DeLaney
Aye
Mark Ross
Aye
Brianne Zorn
Aye
*** RECONVENE AS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARTINEZ *** Adopt a resolution [034-22], 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.
This Item was continued from the February 16th City Council Regular meeting, due to time constraints. [37:41 in video]
Speakers:
CM Figueroa introduced Item and provided background.
Staff Report/PowerPoint by Engineering Consultant, Randy Leptien.
Mayor Schroder recalled all past events regarding Alhambra Creek.
VM DeLaney asked for more details on sediment revision by Water Board; what kind of resources are needed, and costs for hydro modeling.
Consultant Leptien answered each inquiry in detail.
Public
Comment:
Mitch Avalon supported Item; noted efforts by Alhambra Watershed Council Closing
Comment:
CMB Zorn highlighted Creek’s importance; excited with opportunities for creek access/usage; asked why portion south of Ward St. is omitted in plan; why certain species are removed; maintenance training for pruning trees.
CMB Ross recalled creek inspiration to be San Luis Obispo in 1997; noted creek’s importance to downtown.
Consultant Leptien and Consultant Jennifer answered each inquiry in detail.
Motion to:
Adopt Lower Alhambra Creek Watershed Management Plan with modifications.
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
Public Hearing Items (1:25:41 in video)
Hold a public hearing to introduce an Ordinance amending the Martinez Municipal Code Title 15, Buildings and Construction, by adding Chapter 15.08, “Electric Vehicle Charging Station” and adopt findings and exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Title 14, Section 15061(b)(3), 15628, 15308, and 15378 of the California Code of Regulations.
Speakers:
CM Figueroa introduced Item and provided background.
Staff Report by Asst. City Manager (ACM) Michael Chandler.
CMB McKillop asked for estimated number of permit applications expected.
CMB Zorn supported Item; asked if this affected City installing charging stations; charger accessibility to all different brands of electric vehicles.
CMB Ross supported Item; will become an equity topic once ownership of electric vehicles trickle down to lower income population.
VM DeLaney asked if any charging station requirements for large multi-family housing developments; glad to move forward on green initiatives.
ACM Chandler and Deputy Public Works Director Salts answered inquiries in detail.
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to:
Introduce Ordinance, adding “EV Charging Station” to Muni Code Title 15.
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
Chief of Police (1:43:33 in video)
Comments/
Updates
Police Captain Beth Johnson mentioned honoring Reserve Officer Ronnie Peterson for 16 years of service; replied to earlier presentation that officers carry Narcan to great use; noted prescription drug disposal bin in PD lobby.
Deputy CM Lauren Sugayan told of outreach efforts with Officer Rocco Lucido, County’s Homeless Continuum of Care, Linda Olvera for count data City Manager (1:48:49 in video)
Comments/
Updates
Deputy CM Sugayan announced launch of new City website on Feb. 28, recalled efforts of IT and all departments; updated on site improvements.
CM Figueroa highlighted how website offers help towards Council’s goals.
CMB Zorn appreciated mobile-friendliness of new website; mentioned the need to reset cache due to old website.
CMB McKillop echoed CMB Zorn’s comments; appreciated staff efforts.
VM DeLaney thanked staff, praised website; need graphic for job openings; commended work of homeless point count and supported further efforts.
Appointments to Commissions and/or Agencies
None
Subcommittee Reports (1:58:23 in video)
February 17 – Franchise and Public Infrastructure
VM DeLaney summarized discussion on pickleball courts conversions.
February 23 – Economic Development
VM DeLaney summarized discussion on food trucks and public commentary.
February 28 – Budget and Finance
Mayor Schroder summarized discussion on mid-year budget and sales tax sharing CM Figueroa added follow up outreach to Golden Gate Petroleum.
City Council (2:03:48 in video)
Reconsideration of Prior Direction to Resume Enforcement of Food Truck Ban in Downtown Area Speakers:
Mayor Schroder summarized full process to reconsider Council’s prior direction on enforcement of food truck ban in downtown.
CMB Ross formally requested to reconsider direction in the last Council meeting; recapped events leading to prior decision on enforcing ordinance, took steps to rethink decision after; explained why the reconsideration.
Mayor Schroder summarized his position before decision and after reversal.
Asst. City Attorney (ACA) Highsmith went over legal procedure and motion to reconsider action taken on February 16th; steps after reconsideration.
VM DeLaney recalled her, CMB Zorn preferred not to enforce ordinance; glad for clarification on process.
CMB Zorn supported reconsideration of direction, proud to work on revising ordinance; reminded still decisions to make on k-rails and flex spaces.
CMB McKillop supported reconsideration; commented on enforcing ordinances consistently; liked to revise ordinance to meet everyone’s needs CMB Ross confirmed clarity of legal procedure.
Public
Comment:
Sean was happy for reconsideration decision; work for a revised ordinance.
Stephanie Adams loved how City and community cooperated on redirection Linda Olvera thanked City for cooperation on reconsideration process.
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to:
Reconsider enforcing the ordinance on food truck ban downtown.
Motion by:
Mark Ross
Seconded By: Debbie McKillop
Motion passed
5-0
Rob Schroder
Aye
Debbie McKillop
Aye
Lara DeLaney
Aye
Mark Ross
Aye
Brianne Zorn
Aye
Receive report, hold discussion, provide input to staff, and potentially make motions directing staff to do begin a process to revise the current Ordinances that govern lunch wagons/food trucks on private property. [2:31:16 in video]
Speakers:
Staff Report/PowerPoint presentation by CM Figueroa.
Planning Manager Hector Rojas confirmed with ACA Highsmith on timeline.
Mayor Schroder asked about proposed conditions on special events.
ACM Chandler summarized key points in proposed updated ordinance.
CMB McKillop asked on logistics of ordinance’s effective timeline.
CMB Ross asked if whether tenant or vendor has responsibility of permit.
CMB Zorn concerned that language on curbside food trucks should also be addressed in ordinance, as well as non-downtown areas; wants to ensure language is clear on different location restrictions on food trucks; supported linking permits to businesses, not vendors.
Mayor Schroder did not want to shortcut or rush ordinance revision process.
ACA Highsmith, CM Figueroa answered inquiries in detail.
Public
Comment:
Gretchen supported permit responsibility to business owner.
Tom O’Brien suggested ordinance enforcement everywhere except private property downtown.
Closing
Comment:
CM Figueroa asked for input on 5 elements of food trucks shown on screen.
CMB Ross asked for private lot count in downtown; preferred 4-5 permits, 1-year length of permit, 4-5 number of days, 11 to 9 hours, 1 food truck.
CMB Zorn was concerned of those pulling permits then not using it; preferred extending hours of operation; 1-year permit length, no limits on any other elements.
CMB Ross suggested to have a dormant period expiration of 2-3 months; later agreed to no limit restrictions except for number of permits.
CMB McKillop was concerned of many issues to limiting number of permits; preferred no limits to permits, 1-year permit length, no limit on number of days, 11 to 9 hours, 1-2 food trucks.
Mayor Schroder preferred limits on number of permits; preferred majority.
VM DeLaney preferred no limits on permits, 1-year length of permit, no limit on number of days, preferred later flex hours, more than 1 food truck limit.
CM Figueroa summarized all preferences of Council majority.
Council deferred their choice on number of permits to Planning Commission Receive report, hold discussion, and provide direction to staff on the revised General Plan Vision Statement.
This Item was continued from the February 16th City Council Regular meeting, due to time constraints. [3:18:02 in video]
Speakers:
Mayor Schroder proposed to continue Item to next meeting due to late time.
CMB Zorn impressed that Item would go to Planning Commission instead.
VM DeLaney liked to have input from ARDPIE Task Force on Item also.
Council agreed to send Item to Planning Commission / ARDPIE Task Force Comments
/ Updates
CMB Ross complimented on Ukraine-colors of ACM Chandler’s tie; stated the horrors of current war overseas; wished for peace.
CMB Zorn announced Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day date; Marina low-tide concerns; liked re-evaluate flex space regulations VM DeLaney mentioned potential legislation for more funding through grant request applications; hoped funding would address ongoing citywide issues.
Mayor Schroder announced participation on St. Baldrick’s event; wished youngest daughter Sarah a happy 31st birthday.
Adjournment
Mayor Schroder adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:46 p.m. _______________________________
Rob Schroder, Mayor
Edgar Villanueva Jr., Deputy City Clerk 03/16/22
City Council Action Minutes
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Action Minutes
City Council and as Board of Directors of Contra Costa Sanitation District #6 Regular Meeting via Video/Teleconference only Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.