Action Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
Wednesday, December 7, 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 Brianne Zorn
Vice Mayor Mark Ross
Councilmember Debbie McKillop
Councilmember Jay Howard
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 Zorn called to order the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
URGENCY ITEM (00:55:18 in video)
1. Adopt a resolution, approving the continued use of teleconferencing through end of December 2022, for public meetings by each City legislative body except the City Council, pursuant to the provisions of AB 361.
Speakers: None
Public
Comment:
• Julian Frazer poses question regarding City Council exception, and timeframe for moving to in-person meetings.
• Gretchen requests clarification on upcoming changes affecting hybrid meetings.
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to: Adopt the resolution approving the continued use of teleconferencing through end of December 2022
Motion by: Mark Ross Seconded By: Debbie McKillop
Motion
passed
4 - 0
Brianne Zorn Aye Mark Ross Aye
Jay Howard Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
PRESENTATIONS (01:01:15 in video)
2. Update from Contra Costa Health regarding the Dust/Fallout Incidents at the Martinez Refinery
• Presentation by CCH Representatives Nicole Heath, Kim McCarl, Matt Kaufmann and Dr. Ori Tzvieli; and Air District Representative Jeffrey Grove.
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PUBLIC COMMENT – RESERVED FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
(01:53:44 in video)
• Linda Olvera comments on the refinery incident.
• Heidi Taylor comments on the refinery incident.
• Emily Warming comments on the refinery incident.
• Rebecca Barrett comments on the refinery incident.
• John Stevens congratulates the new Council, their knowledge of environmental impacts, and refinery incident.
• Craig Lazzeretti comments on the refinery incident.
• Julian Frazer comments on the refinery incident.
• Anna Marie Abala Foreas comments on the refinery incident. • Unnamed public commenter comments on the refinery incident. • Satinder Malhi comments on the refinery incident.
• Alicia Gade comments on the refinery incident.
• Marlene Bigby comments on the refinery incident.
• Justin Gomez comments on the refinery incident.
• Charles Davidson comments on the refinery incident.
• Julian Elliot comments on the refinery incident.
• Robert Rust comments on the refinery incident.
• Rob Parolek comments on the refinery incident and emergency information. • Gretchen comments on the refinery incident.
CONSENT CALENDAR (02:45:54 in video)
3. Motion waiving reading text of All Resolutions and Ordinances.
4. Motion to Approve November Check Register and EFT Register.
5. Motion to Reject Claim - Kropf, George
6. Conduct a first reading and introduce, by title only, an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapters 15.04, 15. 05, 15.07, 15.08, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24, and 15.28 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Martinez Municipal Code (MMC) to by adopt by reference Parts 2,
2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, known collectively as the California Building Standards Code and respectively as the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, California Fire Code as amended by the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, and the California Green Building Standards Code and setting a public hearing for December 21, 2022, to adopt same - CEQA exemption pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3).
Speakers: None
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to: Approve Consent Calendar Items #3-6
Motion by: Mark Ross Seconded By: Jay Howard
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Motion
passed
4 - 0
Brianne Zorn Aye Mark Ross Aye
Jay Howard Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS
None
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None
CHIEF OF POLICE
7. Comments/Updates
• None
CITY MANAGER (02:47:57 in video)
8. Comments/Updates
• Acting City Manager Mike Chandler provides update on Marina dredging, Waterfront Master Plan and Waterfront Marina Land Trust Plan.
• Acting Assistant City Manager Lauren Sugayan provide update on Camp Hope and Gift4Martinez program.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
None
CITY COUNCIL (02:53:17 in video)
9. Receive report, hold discussion, and provide direction to staff regarding the procedure to be used for appointment of a City Council member to an unexpired City Council term.
Speakers: Terri Highsmith, City Attorney
Public
Comment:
• Linda Olvera supports special election option and provides comment on representation of City’s diversity.
• Seth Adam comments on the interview and application process. • Craig Lazzeretti comments on candidate selection and diversity. • Julian Frazer comments on the cost of a special election and diversity. • Logan Campbell comments on transparency and supports special election. • Marlene comments on district 3 population, transparency and notifications. • Gretchen supports special election option and comments on cost. • Max Godino comments on similar processes across Government, supports appointment process.
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Closing
Comment:
• CM McKillop supports special election process for transparency, old district 3 boundaries, reservations due to timeline, short application timeframe, and notification to those in the district.
• CM Ross open to appointment process, concerns with special election timeframe, open to both D3 boundaries.
• Howard open to appointment process, special election timeline concerns. • Mayor Zorn supports appointment process and transparency steps, flexibility of application window, interview process discussion, and outreach notifications.
10. Adopt a Resolution appointing Councilmember Mark Ross as Vice Mayor from December 7, 2022 through December 6, 2023.
Speakers: Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
Public
Comment:
None
Closing
Comment:
None
Motion to: Adopt the resolution appointing Mark Ross as Vice Mayor.
Motion by: Jay Howard Seconded By: Debbie McKillop
Motion
passed
4 - 0
Brianne Zorn Aye Mark Ross Aye
Jay Howard Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
11. Comments/Updates
Comments/
Updates:
• CM McKillop congratulates Mayor Zorn for her appointment; wishes Schroder and DeLaney the best.
• CM Howard expresses excitement for working with Council and community.
• Mayor Zorn reiterates Gifts4Martinez program, well wishes and gift baskets for Schroder and DeLaney, appreciates public support.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 10:46PM
_______________________________
Brianne Zorn, Mayor
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
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