Action Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chamber – 525 Henrietta Street and Zoom Video/Teleconference
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Elected Officials City Staff on the Dais
Mayor Rob Schroder
Vice Mayor Lara DeLaney
Councilmember Debbie McKillop
Councilmember Mark Ross
Councilmember Brianne Zorn
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Michael Chandler, Assistant City Manager
Daniel Pratt, Interim Police Chief
Teresa Highsmith, Assistant 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 pm in the Council Chamber. Mayor Rob Schroder called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:20 pm.
Urgency Item (01:00 in video)
1. Adopt a resolution [060-22], approving the continued use of teleconferencing through end of May 2022, for public meetings by each City legislative body except the City Council, pursuant to the provisions of AB 361.
Speakers: None
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
• Councilmember (CMB) Ross found it odd for the need to pass this monthly.
Motion to: Adopt Resolution [060-22], approving continued use of teleconferencing for public meetings except City Council, per AB 361.
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
Public Comment (02:50 in video)
• Jeff Sherwin of Friends of Alhambra Creek, asked for formal support of proposed brightly-colored public mural project at Highway 4 underpass near train trestle.
Presentations (07:53 in video)
• Proclamation - National Public Works Week (May 15 through 21, 2022) o Mayor Schroder recited Proclamation verbatim.
o Public Works Superintendent Joe Becker, City Engineer Edric Kwan gave words of appreciation on the acknowledgement and efforts of the City’s Public Works staff.
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• Proclamation - Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge [12:15 in video] o Mayor Schroder recited Proclamation verbatim.
o PowerPoint presentation by Laura Wehrley, Outreach Director
• Presentation - Downtown Martinez & Co. Annual Report 2022 [20:11 in video] o PowerPoint presentation by Candice Gliatto, and Kara Klotchman, Executive Director. o Mayor Schroder was impressed with the rebranding and pandemic efforts towards the numerous events, and happy to support organization with increased funding. o Vice Mayor (VM) DeLaney commended the organization leadership and management o CMB Zorn thanked the extra efforts of Kara especially during subcommittee updates. o CMB McKillop thanked efforts during pandemic and help to downtown businesses. o CMB Ross appreciated all the work and glad to support with increased funding; asked how to collaborate with Chamber of Commerce to increase productivity and creativity.
Consent Calendar (49:21 in video)
2. Waive reading of and introduce and/or adopt all Ordinances by title only.
4. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Register, dated April 21, 2022.
5. Motion to reject Claim: Gurcharan Khinda
6. Adopt a resolution [061-22], authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to agreement for consultant services with Cal Engineering and Geology, Inc. to continue plan checking services for Alhambra Highlands Subdivision and staff augmentation services for traffic engineering and encroachment and utility permit processing for an amount not to exceed $227,440.
7. Adopt a resolution [062-22], approving the Job Specifications and associated salary range for the Recreation Manager Position.
Speakers: None
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items #2, #4 to #7.
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
3. Motion approving City Council Action Minutes, dated April 20, 2022. [Item taken separately due to mixed Councilmember attendance] Speakers: None
Public
Comment:
None
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Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Item #3.
Motion by: Mark Ross Seconded By: Brianne Zorn
Motion
passed
4-0,
1 Abstain
Rob Schroder Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Lara DeLaney Abstain Mark Ross Aye
Brianne Zorn Aye
General Business Items
None
Public Hearing Items (51:49 in video)
8. Motion to Continue the Public Hearing to introduce the proposed Military Equipment Use Ordinance and Policy, in compliance with Government Codes 7070, 7071, and 7072, to a date certain of June 1, 2022.
Speakers: • Asst. City Attorney Highsmith advised for public comment to be on the continuance only.
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
• CMB Zorn asked for clarification on the reason for continuance. • Interim Police Chief Daniel Pratt clarified the reason for the continuance.
Motion to: Continue the public hearing to a date certain of June 1, 2022.
Motion by: Brianne Zorn Seconded By: Mark Ross
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Mark Ross Aye
Brianne Zorn Aye
Chief of Police (54:23 in video)
Comments/
Updates
• Interim Chief Pratt updated overall recruitment efforts of Police Department; appreciated opportunity to serve staff who care so much about community.
City Manager (56:39 in video)
Comments/
Updates
• Asst. City Manager Michael Chandler provided update on fishing pier status
Appointments to Commissions and/or Agencies
None
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Subcommittee Reports (57:36 in video)
• April 21: Franchise and Public Infrastructure Subcommittee o CMB Ross summarized Item discussed on Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone map. o VM DeLaney added City is required to adopt map; recalled City efforts in the process.
City Council (1:02:01 in video)
Comments/
Updates
• CMB McKillop wished all a Happy Mother’s Day; recalled fundraiser event supporting homeless participated by a Bocce team which included Deputy City Manager (DCM) Lauren Sugayan, Police Captain Beth Johnson, Councilmembers Zorn and McKillop, supported by Police Lt. Shawn Moore. • CMB Zorn appreciated parking workshop earlier; look forward to new ideas. • VM DeLaney wanted to talk City water conservation efforts during drought; thanked Staff for submitting federal earmark requests on time. • Mayor Schroder recalled Cinco De Mayo event during Farmers Market, thanked DCM Sugayan, highlighting festive scenery inside his office.
Adjournment
Mayor Schroder adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:30 p.m.
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Rob Schroder, Mayor
Edgar Villanueva Jr., Deputy City Clerk 05/18/22