Action Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chamber – 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553
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ELECTED OFFICIALS CITY STAFF ON THE DAIS
Mayor Rob Schroder
Vice Mayor Lara DeLaney
Councilmember Brianne Zorn
Councilmember Debbie McKillop
Councilmember Mark Ross
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Mike Chandler, Acting City Manager
Lauren Sugayan, Acting Assistant City Mgr
Dan Pratt, Interim Police Chief
Jeff Walter, Assistant City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schroder called to order the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS (00:00:59 in video)
• 1. Proclamation - Constitution Week
• Mayor recites Proclamation
• Daughters of the American Revolution make acceptance speech. • 2. Proclamation - Hispanic Heritage Month
• Mayor recites Proclamation
• Yasmine Llamas and family make acceptance speech.
• 3. Proclamation - Retirement of Lieutenant Michael Estanol • Mayor recites Proclamation
• 4. Proclamation - Retirement of Officer Thomas Breinig • Mayor recites Proclamation
• 5. Proclamation - Retirement of Records Clerk Lorraine Hargrave • Mayor recites Proclamation
• Chief Pratt presents Lorraine with message from Gov. Newsom and certificate from Rep. Thompson.
• 6. Proclamation - Retirement of Police Officer Ian Leong • Mayor recites Proclamation
• 7. Proclamation - National Senior Center Month
• Mayor recites Proclamation
• Senior Center and Senior Club representatives make acceptance speech. • 8. Proclamation - Run for Education Day Proclamation
• Mayor recites Proclamation
• Jack Funk and Ann Notarangelo make acceptance speech. • 9. Introduction of Police Assistant Roy Gaines and Officer Harley Valadez • Chief Pratt introduces new members
PUBLIC COMMENT – RESERVED FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
(00:33:50 in video)
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• Eric Halverson makes requests of Council relating to Martinez Sturgeon Baseball. • Linda Vanny comments on bocce fence proposal.
• Tim Platt comments on GPU.
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:43:21 in video)
10. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Register and AP Wire Transfer, dated 9-8-22
11. Adopt a resolution authorizing a one-time bonus to all members of the Martinez Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) who are employed by the City as of September 1, 2022.
Speakers: None
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to: Approve consent calendar items 10 and 11
Motion by: Lara DeLaney Seconded By: Debbie McKillop
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Brianne Zorn Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (00:44:13 in video)
12. Adopt a resolution accepting bids for Rebid 2022 Measure H Park Improvements Project (City Project Nos. C5041, C5042, C5043); rejecting the bid from California Constuctores of San Pablo as non-responsive; awarding the construction contract for the Rebid 2022 Measure H Park Improvements Project (City Project Nos. C5041, C5042, C5043) to Suarez & Munoz Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,272,936.00; authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract and approve contract change Orders up to 10% of the contract amount; finding Project to be Categorically Exempt under CEQA; approving the transfers of: $15,000 of Measure H Funds from Susana Park Interpretive Signs Project (City Project No. C5040) to City Project No. C5041; $91,582 from Measure H Fund Balance (Fund 37) to City Project No. C5041; $342,941 from Infrastructure Reserves (Fund 10) to C5042 in the amount of $50,460 and C5043 in the amount of $277,481; and transferring $15,000 from General Fund Unassigned Reserves to C5040.
Speakers: • Staff Report by Randy Leptien, City Engineer Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to: Adopt a resolution accepting bids for Rebid 2022 Measure H Park Improvements Project; rejecting the bid from California Constuctores of San Pablo as non-responsive; awarding the construction contract for the Rebid 2022 Measure H Park Improvements Project to Suarez & Munoz Construction, Inc; authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract and approve contract change Orders up to 10% of the contract amount; finding Project to be City Council Action Minutes
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Categorically Exempt under CEQA; approving the transfers of: $15,000 of Measure H Funds from Susana Park Interpretive Signs Project to City Project No. C5041; $91,582 from Measure H Fund Balance to City Project No. C5041; $342,941 from Infrastructure Reserves to C5042 in the amount of $50,460 and C5043 in the amount of $277,481; and transferring $15,000 from General Fund Unassigned Reserves to C5040.
Motion by: Mark Ross Seconded By: Brianne Zorn
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Brianne Zorn Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (01:00:30 in video)
13. 1. Conduct Public Hearing, then discuss and consider adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of lease revenue bonds, and approving related documents, to finance the acquisition of the Alhambra Highlands property.
***CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MARTINEZ FINANCING AUTHORITY***
2. Discuss and consider adopting a resolution approving the issuance and sale of lease revenue bonds by the Martinez Financing Authority, and approving related documents, to finance the acquisition of the Alhambra Highlands property.
Speakers: • Staff Report by David Glasser, Finance Director • Presentation by David Glasser, Finance Director; Craig Hill, NHA Advisors; Scott Ferguson, Jones Hall; and Amanda Welker, NBS.
HEARING AND ACTION TAKEN BY CITY COUNCIL OF MARTINEZ
Public
Comment:
• Michael asks clarification on purchase date and property access. • Jamie shows photos of the property and comments support of this acquisition.
• Pete comments on his campaigning efforts done in support of this acquisition as well as community support.
• Debbie supports the acquisition and thanks Council for their support. • Stephen, developer and seller of property, provides comments regarding close of deal, grants, and details provided in the staff report. • Barb thanks Jamie and Council for their work in preserving the land. • Karen urges Council to approve both portions of the agenda item.
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to: Adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of lease revenue bonds, and approving related documents, to finance the acquisition of the Alhambra Highlands property
Motion by: Mark Ross Seconded By: Lara DeLaney
Rob Schroder Aye Brianne Zorn Aye
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Motion
passed
5-0
Lara DeLaney Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye
HEARING AND ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE MARTINEZ FINANCING AUTHORITY
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to: Adopt a resolution approving the issuance and sale of lease revenue bonds by the Martinez Financing Authority, and approving related documents, to finance the acquisition of the Alhambra Highlands property.
Motion by: Lara DeLaney Seconded By: Brianne Zorn
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Brianne Zorn Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye
CHIEF OF POLICE (02:10:35 in video)
• Chief Pratt comments on progress made regarding Train blockings with Union Pacific.
CITY MANAGER (02:12:24 in video)
• Acting City Manager Mike Chandler provides update on fishing pier. • Acting Assistant City Manager Lauren Sugayan introduces new Assistant City Clerk and Recreation Manager, provides update on Rankin pool and filling vacant positions in Recreation Department.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES (02:18:52 in video) • Mayor announces applications are under review for vacant seats.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (02:59:20 in video)
14. Franchise and Public Infrastructure Subcommittee
o VM DeLaney provides update on items covered at the meeting which included weed abatement standards and pool heater replacement options.
15. School Liaison Subcommittee
o CM Zorn notes meeting discussion revolved around school/park safety and CIP project at Morello Park Elementary.
o Requests future meeting with other school districts.
CITY COUNCIL (02:26:27 in video)
Comments/
Updates
• CM McKillop reminds everyone about upcoming weekend activities. • CM Zorn announces costal cleanup at the Waterfront.
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• CM Ross commends staff Roger who is assigned cleaning of the Downtown.
• VM DeLaney announces community food drive and thanks staff for arranging the City’s boat to be at the Passion to the Marina event. • Mayor Schroder asked CM to put on agenda an item concerning the parcels north of the track and housing element.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rob Schroder adjourned the meeting at 9:45p.m.
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Rob Schroder, Mayor
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
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