Action Minutes
City Council Special Meeting
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 6:00 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, City Manager
Lauren Sugayan, Assistant City Manager
Terri Highsmith, City Attorney
Andrew White, Police Chief
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Brianne Zorn called the Special Meeting to order at 6:04 PM.
URGENCY ITEMS (00:00:46 IN VIDEO)
1. Adopt a resolution, approving the continued use of teleconferencing through end of January 2023, 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 resolution as written
Motion by: Mark Ross Seconded By: Debbie McKillop
Motion
passed
4-0
Brianne Zorn Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye Jay Howard Aye
2. Adopt a resolution ratifying the Proclamation of a Local Declaration of State of Emergency, due to the ongoing threat to public infrastructure, essential public services and the public’s access to public services caused by the series of atmospheric river systems continuously impacting the region.
Speakers: • Mike Chandler, City Manager
Public
Comment: • Julian Frazer comments on F Street bridge closure Closing
Comment: None
Motion to: Adopt Resolution, approving continued use of teleconferencing for public meetings except City Council, per AB 361
Motion by: Mark Ross Seconded By: Debbie McKillop
Brianne Zorn Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
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Motion
passed
4-0
Mark Ross Aye Jay Howard Aye
SPECIAL MEETING ITEM (00:07:00 in video)
3. Interview City Council District 3 vacancy applicants and, if appropriate, appoint an applicant to fill the vacancy, with a term expiring December 2024.
Speakers: • Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
Public
Comment:
• Ruthie Abelson comments in support of Debi Mackey
• Alfonso Perennial comments in support of Logan Campbell • Todd Bang comments in support of Logan Campbell
• Steeve Boulingui comments in support of Satinder Malhi • Hapreet Sandu comments in support of Satinder Malhi
• Zena Hall comments in support of Debi Mackey
• Albert Ponce comments in support of Satinder Malhi
• John Grover comments in support of Logan Campbell
• Nick Spinner comments in support of Logan Campbell
• Jahdeep comments in support of Satinder Malhi
• Rob Parolek comments in support of Satinder Malhi
• Seth Adams, Thousand Friends of Martinez, comments on the open and transparent process.
• Dylan Radke comments in support of Satinder Malhi
• Noralea Gipner comments in support of Satinder Malhi
• Jane Moore comments in support of Satinder Malhi
• Renee Smith comments in support of Satinder Malhi
• Sara Kerr comments in support of Logan Campbell
• Ryan Ruff comments in support of Satinder Malhi and Debi Mackey • Craig Lazzeretti comments on Council’s decision making process for consideration of appointment.
• Shane Stanis comments in support of Satinder Malhi
• Benjamin Therriault comments in support of Satinder Malhi • Tyler Harding comments on desire of appointed candidate and Council to support parents of students in District 3.
• Julian Frazer comments on Council questions.
• K avneet Singh comments in support of Satinder Malhi
• Jonathan Bash comments in support of Satinder Malhi
• Nicholas Carter comments in support of Logan Campbell • Elissa Hemauer comments in support of best candidate for new District 3. • Rebecca Barrett comments in support of Satinder Malhi • Yazmin Morales comments dissent for Satinder Malhi and in support of Logan Campbell
• Barbara Gordon comments in support of Satinder Malhi
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Closing
Comment:
• VM Ross applauds all applicants for their effort, clarifies balloting process, comments on realtors.
• CM Howard echoes VM Ross and CM McKillop’s comments and thanks everyone for the involvement.
• CM McKillop thanks all applicants for their involvement, comments on how she will use applicant statement and answers in her decision-making process, and thanks public for their comments.
• Mayor Zorn thanks the applicants and public, comments on commission & committee interests.
Motion to: Appoint Satinder Malhi to fill the District 3 vacancy with a term expiring December 2024.
Motion by: Mark Ross Seconded By: Jay Howard
Motion
passed
4-0
Brianne Zorn Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye Jay Howard Aye
Adjournment
Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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Brianne Zorn, Mayor
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
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