Action Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
Wednesday, October 5, 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.
URGENCY ITEM (00:00:47 in video)
1. Adopt a resolution, approving the continued use of teleconferencing through end of October 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:
None
Motion to: Adopt a resolution, approving the continued use of teleconferencing through end of October 2022.
Motion by: Debbie McKillop Seconded By: Brianne Zorn
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Brianne Zorn Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye
PRESENTATIONS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT – RESERVED FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
(00:02:19 in video)
• Gwen comments on bocce court fence
• Kathy introduces herself as the new Administrative Leader for CERT. • Tim Platt comments on GPU and housing element.
• Kristen Henderson comments on GPU and train station.
• Francisco Castile, Senior Director of Public Affairs for Union Pacific Railroad, comments on train blockage concerns.
• Craig comments on campaign filings and transparency.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (00:16:23 in video)
2. Motion waiving reading text of All Resolutions and Ordinances.
3. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Register and AP Wire Transfer, dated 9-22-
22. 4. Motion Approving City Council Special Meeting Action Minutes, dated July 20, 2022.
5. Motion Approving City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes, dated July 20, 2022.
6. Motion to reject Claims: Lee, JoAnn
7. Adopt a resolution in support of ensuring the health and sustainability of the Sacramento– San Joaquin Delta.
8. Adopt a resolution accepting the Municipal Fishing Pier Temporary Repairs, City Project No. C8015, as complete per Contract Documents and directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
• Pulled by CM Zorn; motion taken separately.
9. Adopt Resolution forgiving an outstanding loan with Riverhouse Associates L.P. and authorizing staff to take the necessary steps to terminate the loan.
10. Adopt a resolution authorizing the expenditure of $67,498.00 in existing funds from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund (SLEF) to upgrade the Police Department’s front lobby and counter area to be compliant with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and to provide ballistic protection from firearms for Records staff.
11. Consider a motion authorizing the Acting 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.
• Clerks corrects language of item to read, “11. Authorize the Acting City Manager to extend…”
Speakers: None
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to: Approve consent calendar items #2-7 and 9-11 Motion by: Lara DeLaney Seconded By: Mark Ross
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Brianne Zorn Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye
8. Adopt a resolution accepting the Municipal Fishing Pier Temporary Repairs, City Project No. C8015, as complete per Contract Documents and directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
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Speakers: None
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
CM Zorn requests clarification regarding the fish washing station.
Motion to: Adopt consent calendar item #8
Motion by: Brianne Zorn Seconded By: Mark Ross
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Brianne Zorn Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (00:20:29 in video)
12. Receive report, hold discussion, and provide direction to staff regarding Waterfront Land Use Designations and Downtown Higher Density Areas.
Speakers: • Presentation by Pat O’Keefe, Special Advisor Public
Comment:
• Max comments on park definition and applying it to the marina, and parking lots.
• Tim Platt comments on high density spots, parks, and marina. • Cooki has questions regarding Measure H money.
• Kristen Henderson comments on the rush to push the item through, Italian neighborhood, and the EIR.
Closing
Comment:
• Mayor comments on park acreage review, what areas are covered in the park, property north of the tracks.
• CM Ross questions the definition of open space and parks. • VM DeLaney echoes Mayor’s comment regarding property north of tracks, comments on housing element, marina.
• CM Zorn clarifies park acreage and development fees, comments on land north of the tracks, height limit, housing element community meeting, and discussion regarding density.
• CM McKillop comments on property north of the tracks, new designations, height limits, variances, marina and park amenity.
13. Adopt a resolution adopting plans and specifications, and authorizing bid advertisement for the Rankin Aquatic Center Improvements (C5044).
Speakers: • Presentation by Ali Hatefi, Senior Civil Engineer; Lauren Sugayan, Acting Assistant City Manager.
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
• CM Ross explains why City can’t go to a climate friendly version and reduced costs.
• VM DeLaney requests further explanation on the cost, performance and efficiencies of the systems and conversion needed.
• CM McKillop agrees with the chosen system and expects the system in place before spring.
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• CM Zorn repeats request for having a running tally of funds left in General Fund, and wants effort and funds to be put into pool amenities.
Motion to: Adopt a resolution adopting plans and specifications, and authorizing bid advertisement for the Rankin Aquatic Center Improvements (C5044).
Motion by: Lara DeLaney Seconded By: Mark Ross
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Brianne Zorn Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye
14. Adopt a resolution allocating up to $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to implement the “Gift 4Martinez” Community Digital Gift Card Program consistent with the City’s American Rescue Plan Act Spending Priorities Plan.
Speakers: • Introduction by Lauren Sugayan, Acting Assistant City Manager. • Presentation by Steve Devine, Senior Management Analyst; Donna Novitsky, CEO of Yiftee
Public
Comment:
• Ian requests clarification on who can purchase cards and how the program works.
• Max questions where the $100,000 is distributed.
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to: Adopt a resolution allocating up to $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to implement the “Gift 4Martinez” Community Digital Gift Card Program
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
15. Adopt a resolution allocating $10,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support for equipment and supplies for the Martinez Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), consistent with the City Council’s adopted American Rescue Plan Act Spending Priorities Plan.
Speakers: • Staff Report by Mike Chandler, Acting City Manager Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
• CM Zorn thanks CERT for their work.
• CM McKillop echoes CM Zorn’s sentiments, comments on personal involvement and efforts on weed abatement.
• CM Ross thanks CERT for their work.
• VM DeLaney welcomes the new Administrator and thanks CERT.
Motion to: Adopt a resolution allocating $10,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support for equipment and supplies for the Martinez Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
Motion by: Lara DeLaney Seconded By: Debbie McKillop
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Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Brianne Zorn Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye
16. Adopt a resolution accepting the resignation of Jeffrey Walter as City Attorney and appointing Teresa Highsmith as City Attorney, and amending Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley’s retainer agreement with the City accordingly.
Speakers: • Jeff Walter, City Attorney
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
Council thanks Jeff for his service, recounts memorable moments, and attests his value to City Council.
Motion to: Adopt a resolution accepting the resignation of Jeffrey Walter as City Attorney and appointing Teresa Highsmith as City Attorney, and amending Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley’s retainer agreement with the City accordingly.
Motion by: Lara DeLaney Seconded By: Mark Ross
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Brianne Zorn Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (02:09:35 in video)
17. Conduct a public hearing and at the conclusion of the public hearing adopt an ordinance amending Title 15, of the Martinez Municipal Code to adopt by reference the Title 24, Part 6, known as the 2019 California Energy Code and the All-Electric New Building Ordinance - CEQA exempt pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3).
Speakers: • Presentation by Aryana Sherzai, Sustainability Programs Assistant Public
Comment:
• 350 Contra Costa Action thanks Council for putting ordinance forward and expresses support for the ordinance.
• Martha expresses support for the ordinance.
• Melissa expresses support for the ordinance.
• Craig thanks Council for approving the ordinance and knowing where Council stands on issues such as this.
• Fred thanks Council for bringing the ordinance forward, explains how this ordinance is important to climate change.
Closing
Comment:
• Mayor questions how the power grid will catch up.
• CM Ross comments on possible short falls in the supply chain. • VM DeLaney notes supply chain issues on east coast.
• CM Zorn confirms information wasn’t missed in the Ordinance regarding ancillary uses.
• CM McKillop thanks staff for their work and states support for the item.
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Motion to: Adopt an ordinance amending Title 15, of the Martinez Municipal Code to adopt by reference the Title 24, Part 6, known as the 2019 California Energy Code and the All-Electric New Building Ordinance
Motion by: Mark Ross Seconded By: Lara DeLaney
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Brianne Zorn Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye
CHIEF OF POLICE (02:34:07 in video)
18. Comments/Updates
• Provides update on hiring, including a School Resource Officer
CITY MANAGER (02:34:58 in video)
19. Announcement about Upcoming Community Listening Sessions hosted by the Anti- Racism & Discrimination and Pro-Inclusion and Equity Task Force. • Announcement by Lauren Sugayan, Acting Assistant City Manager Comments/
Updates
• Mike Chandler, Acting CM, provides updates on Housing Element, Waterfront Master plan, and requests public input and involvement in these items.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
• Mayor provides update on the filling of vacant seats and expected appointment dates.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (02:40:50 in video)
20. Unhoused AdHoc
• CM Zorn provides update on last meeting which revolved around the relocation of Camp Hope, what the best strategy would be, and financing.
21. Budget and Finance
• CM McKillop provides update on last meeting which revolved around water theft.
22. Economic Development
• VM DeLaney provides update on last meeting which revolved around roundtable discussion with Downtown Martinez and CO, various activities going on in downtown, and an update on downtown plaza project.
CITY COUNCIL (02:47:52 in video)
Comments/
Updates
• CM McKillop thanks Chief Pratt for bringing the Union Pacific to the meeting and for the update on the School Resource Officer; lists all “Awarenesses” for the month of October.
• CM Zorn thanks the public who are still present and reminds everyone about the City Newsletter.
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• CM Ross comments on the Bike the Bridges event.
• VM DeLaney announces various upcoming events, requests the CM to provide update on the dredging permits.
• Mayor Schroder provides comments on the Master Plan and the Spoils Basin Park.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rob Schroder adjourned the meeting at 9:58p.m.
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Rob Schroder, Mayor
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
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