Action Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 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
Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Mike Chandler, City Manager
Jeff Walter, Assistant City Attorney
Andrew White, Police Chief
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Brianne Zorn called the Special Meeting to order at 7:31 PM.
PRESENTATIONS (00:01:05 IN VIDEO)
1. Proclamation - Health for Humanity
• Mayor Zorn recites Proclamation
• Anirban Roy and family accepts Proclamation and provides comment regarding the event.
2. East Bay Regional Park District on SF Bay Trail Connection • Presented by Sean Dougan and Katy Hornbeck, EBRPD
3. 2022 Eco Awards Presentation - Recipients Mighty Market and Morello Park Elementary • Susan Hurl, Republic Services, makes presentation and presents awards • Principal De La Mater and Morello students accept award and provide comments. • Claire and Bronwyn, Mighty Market, accepts award and provides comment.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:44:04 IN VIDEO)
• Marta van Loan comments on fire hazard and evacuation routes. • Jane Moore comments on evacuation routes and echoes Marta’s comments. • Vana Tran promotes her Lunar New Year event.
• Tim Platt comments on consent item.
• Shelly Gough expresses concerns regarding maintenance of marina docks.
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:54:50 in video)
4. Motion waiving reading text of All Resolutions and Ordinances
5. Motion to Approve City Council Action Minutes for December 2022
6. Motion to approve City Council Special Meeting Minutes for January 11, 2023 City Council Action Minutes
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
7. Motion to Approve December Check and Wire Register
8. Motion to Approve January Check Register
9. Motion to Reject Claim - Miller, Lanisha & D.B. Minor
10. Item pulled by VM Mark Ross
11. Adopt a resolution accepting the Martinez Marina 2022 Maintenance Dredging, City Project No. C8012, as complete per Contract Documents and directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
12. Adopt a resolution approving and adopting the Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 effective January 5, 2023 and ensuring compliance with Public Employee Retirement Law (PERL).
13. Adopt Resolution Noticing the Intent to Amend the City’s Conflict of Interest Code, Setting a Public Hearing on February 1, 2023 and Directing the City Clerk to Post a Copy of this Resolution and the Proposed Code as noted in the Resolution
14. Adopt Ordinance amending section 5.29.270 of the Martinez Municipal Code pertaining to modifications to Commercial Cannabis Operator’s Permits (CCOPs), and find the same is exempt from CEQA under Bus. & Prof. Code §26055(h), among other provisions
15. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the consultant service agreement with SWA Group, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for preparation and completion of the Waterfront Marina Trust Lands Use Plan (WMTLUP), for a not-to-exceed amount of $295,000 and transfer $295,000 from General Plan Unassigned Reserves for contract expenses related thereto
16. Amendment to FY 2022-23 List of Budgeted Positions for Deputy City Manager and Community and Economic Development Director
Speakers: • None
Public
Comment:
• None
Closing
Comment:
• None
Motion to: Approve items #4-9; 11-16
Motion by: Mark Ross Seconded By: Debbie McKillop
Motion
passed
5 - 0
Brianne Zorn Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye Jay Howard Aye
Satinder S. Malhi Aye
10. Receive and file the AB1600 annual reports (Impact Mitigation Fees) for Fiscal Year ending on June 30, 2022.
• Pulled from Consent Calendar by VM Mark Ross
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Speakers: • David Glasser, Finance Director
Public
Comment:
• Tim Platt comments on revision of the mitigation fee schedule and how the fee is used.
Closing
Comment:
• None
Motion to: Approve consent item as written
Motion by: Debbie McKillop Seconded By: Satinder S. Malhi Motion
passed
5 - 0
Brianne Zorn Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye Jay Howard Aye
Satinder S. Malhi Aye
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (____ in video)
17. Receive report and hold discussion regarding the City’s Climate Action Plan and Sustainability Programs
Speakers: • Trisha Howard, Management Analyst; Ellen Conception, New Leaf Collaborative
Public
Comment:
• None
Closing
Comment:
• VM Ross asks how citizens can get started with the program. • Mayor Zorn clarifies cost of green bin; suggests community input committee.
• CM Malhi asks how citizens who live in apartments participate. • CM McKillop echoes Mayor Zorn’s comments and suggests incorporation of youth into discussions and involvement.
• CM Howard and Malhi comment on children/youth involvement and opportunity.
18. Receive report, hold discussion, and direct staff to either:
a) Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to extend the Lease Agreement with Dick Vanderkous (Landlord) for use of the Premises located at 649 Main Street, Suite 101, Martinez, California, 94553, and approving budget transfers of
$30,400.00 from the General Fund Unassigned Reserves for rent, utilities and necessary one-time purchases for expanded use of the office space; or b) Terminate the Lease Agreement.
• Mayor Zorn moved item to next Regular City Council meeting on February 1, 2023
Speakers: • Michael Chandler, City Manager
Public
Comment:
• Jane Moore comments on utilizing a different location for annex services. • Marta van Loan echoes Jane’s comments.
19. Introduce and later adopt an ordinance amending Section 2.68.040 of the Martinez Municipal Code 2.88 “Civil Service Commission – Created-Membership” adding an alternate member to the City of Martinez’s Civil Service Commission; and make findings that said actions are exempt under CEQA pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3).
Speakers: • Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
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Public
Comment:
• None
Closing
Comment:
• None
Motion to: Introduce and later adopt the ordinance as written Motion by: Mark Ross Seconded By: Jay Howard
Motion
passed
5 - 0
Brianne Zorn Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye Jay Howard Aye
Satinder S. Malhi Aye
20. Introduce and later adopt an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 2.76 (Records Management) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Martinez Municipal Code to update the Records Management Policy and Records Retention Schedule; and make findings that said actions are exempt under CEQA pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3).
Speakers: • Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
Public
Comment:
• None
Closing
Comment:
• None
Motion to: Introduce and later adopt the ordinance as written Motion by: Jay Howard Seconded By: Mark Ross
Motion
passed
5 - 0
Brianne Zorn Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye Jay Howard Aye
Satinder S. Malhi Aye
PUBLIC HEARING
• None
CHIEF OF POLICE (01:45:00 IN VIDEO)
21. Comments/Updates
• Chief White provides update on mass notification system.
CITY MANGER (01:46:05 IN VIDEO)
22. Comments/Updates
• Martinez Refinery Update
• Public Works and Police Department work during recent storms; F Street Bridge location
• Update on Investigative Oversight Committee
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND AGENCIES
• None
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SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
• None
CITY COUNCIL (01:50:45 in video)
23. Adopt Resolution Ratifying the Mayor’s Appointments to City Council Subcommittees.
Speakers: • Mayor Zorn
Public
Comment:
• None
Closing
Comment:
• None
Motion to: Adopt Resolution as written
Motion by: Satinder S. Malhi Seconded By: Debbie McKillop Motion
passed
5 - 0
Brianne Zorn Aye Debbie McKillop Aye
Mark Ross Aye Jay Howard Aye
Satinder S. Malhi Aye
20. Comments/Updates
Closing
Comment:
• CM McKillop congratulates CM Malhi on his appointment. • CM Malhi thanks Council and comments on the start of his career. • VM Ross welcomes CM Malhi and looks forward to working with him. • CM Howard thanks Malhi for bringing George Miller to his swearing-in; looks forward to working with CM Malhi and thanks past Council for all the work they did.
Adjournment
Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m.
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Brianne Zorn, Mayor
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
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