Action Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
Wednesday, November 2, 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
Terri Highsmith, City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schroder called to order the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
URGENCY ITEM (00:01:25 in video)
1. Adopt a resolution, approving the continued use of teleconferencing through end of November 2022, for public meetings by each City legislative body except the City Council, pursuant to the provisions of AB 361.
Speakers: None
Public
Comment:
• Kristen comments on gas cost for attending meetings in person. • Gretchen supports hybrid meetings.
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to: Adopt a resolution, approving the continued use of teleconferencing through end of November 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 (00:03:58 in video)
2. Proclamation - Lung Cancer Awareness Month
• Mayor Schroder reads proclamation
3. Proclamation - Shelter In Place Day
• Mayor Schroder reads proclamation
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PUBLIC COMMENT – RESERVED FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
(00:08:47 in video)
• Marta thanks the Mayor for his service, new City Manager appointment, and comments on issues with the water bill.
• Craig comments on annual cannabis policy scorecards from Public Health. • Kristen comments on her reason why she got involved in politics. • Gretchen requests for update on the purchase of Alhambra Highlands.
CONSENT CALENDAR ( 00:20:15 in video)
4. Motion waiving reading text of All Resolutions and Ordinances.
5. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Register and AP Wire Transfer
7. Adopt a resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Consultant Services with LCC Engineering & Surveying, Inc. to prepare Plans, Specifications and Estimate for the Pacheco Arnold Intersection Improvements Project (C1048) in an amount not to exceed $162,500.
9. Adopt resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute agreements, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney, for consultant services with Park Engineering and Swinerton Management and Consultants for on-call construction management/inspection services, each in an amount not to exceed $200,000 annually, contingent on available annual budget appropriations or developer deposit balance for a total contract period of one year with an option to extend the agreement(s) for an additional one year.
10. Adopt a resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Consultant Services with LCC Engineering & Surveying, Inc. to prepare Plans, Specifications and Estimate for the for the Alhambra Avenue Downtown Resurfacing Project (C1074) in an amount not to exceed $62,651.
11. Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for all grant programs for which the City of Martinez is eligible and authorize the Finance Director to execute all necessary forms.
12. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a contract in a form acceptable to the City Attorney with Apex Technology Management, LLC (“Apex) in the amount of $99,996 to provide Information Technology support services.
13. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a contract in a form acceptable to the City Attorney with Cyber74 Tungsten Complete Managed Security Services (Cyber74) for $99,975 to provide Information Technology security services.
15. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Martinez Bocce Federation Facility Use Agreement for Bocce Court Complex at Waterfront Park.
16. Adopt resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Michael Baker International (MBI) and directing the Acting City Manager to execute the PSA to provide environmental review services for the T
Speakers: • None
Public
Comment:
• None
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Closing
Comment:
• None
Motion to: Approve Consent Calendar Items #4-5, 7, 9-13, 15, and 16 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
6. Adopt Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.88 "Electronic and Paperless Filing of Fair Political Practices Commission Campaign Disclosure Statements and Statements of Economic Interests" To Title 2 "Administration and Personnel" Of the Martinez Municipal Code. • Pulled by CM Ross
Speakers: • Michael Chandler, Acting City Manager
Public
Comment:
• Craig thanks Council and comments on his request for current election filings.
Closing
Comment:
• CM Ross requests the effective date of this Ordinance.
Motion to: Adopt Ordinance adding Chapter 2.88 to Title 2 of the Municipal Code.
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
8. Adopt a resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for General Services with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services providing for special landscape maintenance services and increasing the contract amount by $16,369.80 and increase Staff authorization to issue additional task orders in the amount of $12,296.32 for the first year and increased by 3% annually for the next three years. • Pulled by CM Ross
Speakers: • Ali Hatefi, Senior Civil Engineer
Public
Comment:
• None
Closing
Comment:
• CM Ross asks for clarification and update on the process for Brittany Hills.
Motion to: Adopt a resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and increasing the contract amount by $16,369.80 and increase Staff authorization to issue additional task orders in the amount of $12,296.32.
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
14. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Cities of Antioch, Hercules, Martinez, Pittsburg, Contra Costa County, Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, and the Contra Costa Transportation City Council Action Minutes
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Authority (CCTA) to advance planning and studies to evaluate the feasibility of Expanded Ferry Service in Contra Costa County utilizing Measure J Program 11 funds. • Pulled by CM McKillop
Speakers: • Michael Chandler, Acting City Manager
Public
Comment:
• Craig comments on past observations regarding the service.
Closing
Comment:
• CM McKillop wanted to hear more about this service.
Motion to: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the listed entities to advance planning and studies to evaluate the feasibility of Expanded Ferry Service.
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
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (00:41:49 in video)
17. Appoint Michael Chandler as the new City Manager, effective January 5, 2023; approve the City Manager employment agreement; authorize the City Attorney to make non- substantive changes to the contract; and authorize the Mayor to execute same.
Speakers: • Staff Report by David Glasser, Finance Director Public
Comment:
• Kristen comments on the City Manager bonus.
• Craig comments on the instability of the City Manager’s office and how it has affected the City.
Closing
Comment:
• CM Zorn comments on the appointment process.
• CM Ross lists qualities that Mike embodies that are needed in the City Manager’s Office.
• VM DeLaney expresses support on the appointment.
• CM McKillop is proud and excited of the appointment.
Motion to: Appoint Michael Chandler as the new City Manager, effective January 5, 2023; approve the City Manager employment agreement; authorize the City Attorney to make non-substantive changes to the contract; and authorize the Mayor to execute same.
Motion by: Brianne Zorn Seconded By: Lara DeLaney
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Brianne Zorn Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (00:56:36 in video)
18. Hold a public hearing to consider the proposed updated General Plan 2035 documents, Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), the information presented in this report, the public comment received to date and at the City Council public hearing, the City Council Action Minutes
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recommendations from the Planning Commission, and adopt the following resolutions: a) Resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report and CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the General Plan Update b) Resolution approving the General Plan 2035.
Speakers: • Staff Report by Pat O’Keefe, Special Advisor Public
Comment:
• Kristen comments on resources, exemptions and discretion regarding the GPU.
• Harlan has concerns regarding the impact on jobs, income, and BMT.
Closing
Comment:
• VM DeLaney comments on the amount of work and multiple entities involved in the project; must move forward. Acknowledges Kevin Murrey’s photographs.
• CM Ross likens the GPU to a blueprint and how it sets boundaries. • CM Zorn GPU is a living document and can ensure the GPU will remain consistent.
• CM McKillop thanks all the entities that have contributed to the GPU.
Echoes Zorn’s comments regarding the GPU being a living document and the ability to adapt to change.
• Mayor thanks staff and glad to have finally reached the end results.
Motion to: Adopt Resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report and CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the General Plan Update
Motion by: Debbie McKillop Seconded By: Lara DeLaney
Motion
passed
5-0
Rob Schroder Aye Brianne Zorn Aye
Lara DeLaney Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye
Motion to: Adopt Resolution approving the General Plan 2035.
Motion by: Debbie McKillop 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 (01:59:20 in video)
• Chief Pratt comments on recent hires, parking enforcement, Community and School Resource Officers.
CITY MANAGER (02:03:84 in video)
• Acting City Manager Mike Chandler provides update on School Resource Officer and dredging.
• David Glasser provides update on Alhambra Highlands
• Lauren Sugayan provides update on upcoming Veteran’s Day event.
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APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
• None
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (02:14:30 in video)
19. Franchise and Public Infrastructure Subcommittee
• VM DeLaney and CM Ross provide update on past meeting items.
Ad Hoc Subcommittee on the Unhoused
• CM Zorn provides update on past meeting items
CITY COUNCIL (02:22:25 in video)
Comments/
Updates
• CM McKillop comments on new SRO, daylight savings time, Alhambra Highland grazing, and acknowledges Veterans.
• CM Zorn comments on the adoption of the GPU, and upcoming plans that can use public comment.
• CM Ross congratulates the new City Manager.
• VM DeLaney comments on upcoming events, requests a Native American Proclamation, securing and restoration of the amphitheater. • Mayor Schroder comments on homeless issues in Downtown, congratulates Mike on his appointment and staff on their work with the GPU.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rob Schroder adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m.
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Rob Schroder, Mayor
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
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