Action Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chamber – 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Abbreviation Key Page 1 of 4
∙ CMR – Councilmember ∙ VM – Vice Mayor
∙ CM – City Manager ∙ ACM – Assistant City Manager ∙ CC – City Clerk ∙ ACC – Assistant City Clerk *Full details are available via audio/video recording on our website.
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
Absent
Present
Present
Michael Chandler, City Manager
Lauren Sugayan, Assistant City Manager
Terri Highsmith, City Attorney
Andrew White, Police Chief
David Glasser, Finance Director
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Brianne Zorn called the Special Meeting to order at 7:10 PM.
PRESENTATIONS (00:00:58 IN VIDEO)
1. 2023 Martinez Area Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program Update
• Cathy Owen (CERT Admin Leader) and David Dyche (Cert Training Leader) make verbal presentation.
2. Recognition of Service - Interim Police Chief Dan Pratt • Chief White, City Manager Michael Chandler and police staff speak on behalf of Chief Pratt’s service.
• Chief White presents award and Chief Pratt makes acceptance speech.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:31:56 IN VIDEO)
• Craig Lazzeretti comments on litigation surrounding affordable housing occurring in the County.
• Karen Phillips request update on Alhambra Highlands.
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:37:37 in video)
3. Motion waiving reading text of All Resolutions and Ordinances.
4. Motion to Approve Action Minutes for February 1, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting.
5. Motion to Approve February Check Register and Wire Register.
Speakers: • None
Public
Comment:
• None
Closing
Comment:
• None
City Council Action Minutes
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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∙ CMR – Councilmember ∙ VM – Vice Mayor
∙ CM – City Manager ∙ ACM – Assistant City Manager ∙ CC – City Clerk ∙ ACC – Assistant City Clerk Motion to: Approve consent calendar items #3-5
Motion by: Mark Ross Seconded By: Jay Howard
Motion
passed
4 – 0;
1 Absent
Brianne Zorn Aye Debbie McKillop Absent
Mark Ross Aye Jay Howard Aye
Satinder S. Malhi Aye
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (00:39:40 in video)
6. City Council Goal Setting Workshop & Proposed Calendar for the Biennial Operating Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
Speakers: • Michael Chandler, City Manager
Public
Comment:
• Megan requests clarification on CIP and requests suggestions on which events to voice issues at.
• Linda Olvera provides suggestion to Megan’s questions. • Logan Campbell suggest City to use longer forecasting. • Craig Lazzeretti suggests workshop with school boards and work on youth health.
Closing
Comment:
• None
7. Adopt a resolution approving the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Measure D Five- Year Pavement Preservation Program. CEQA: Exempt from CEQA review Speakers: • Ali Hatefi, Senior Civil Engineer
Public
Comment:
• Bernadette comments on her street condition and if it is covered under the plan.
• Logan Campbell comments on Arch Street and the watermain issue.
Closing
Comment:
• Mayor asks staff how the public can notify staff about pothole and other street condition issues.
Motion to: Adopt resolution as written
Motion by: Mark Ross Seconded By: Jay Howard
Motion
passed
4 – 0;
1 Absent
Brianne Zorn Aye Debbie McKillop Absent
Mark Ross Aye Jay Howard Aye
Satinder S. Malhi Aye
8. Adopt Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with DeNova Homes, Inc., memorializing methods for reimbursement of costs for final design of Phase 1 improvements for new public park on Pine Meadow Drive and allocating $200,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds consistent with the City’s ARPA Spending Priorities Plan Speakers: • Michael Chandler, City Manager; Randy Leptien, Engineering Consultant Public
Comment:
• Bernadette comments on the budget for ROMTECH facility and its maintenance.
• Megan asks what checks and balances are in place for monitoring of budget.
City Council Action Minutes
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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∙ CMR – Councilmember ∙ VM – Vice Mayor
∙ CM – City Manager ∙ ACM – Assistant City Manager ∙ CC – City Clerk ∙ ACC – Assistant City Clerk • Tim Platt comments on the history of this project and prior Council’s work to move this project forward.
• Craig Lazzeretti comments on the time and effort put into this project and the City’s work for the homeless population.
Closing
Comment:
• None
Motion to: Adopt resolution as written and the allocation of ARPA funding Motion by: Mark Ross Seconded By: Satinder S. Malhi
Motion
passed
4 – 0;
1 Absent
Brianne Zorn Aye Debbie McKillop Absent
Mark Ross Aye Jay Howard Aye
Satinder S. Malhi Aye
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None
CHIEF OF POLICE (02:00:00 in video)
9. Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a 5-year agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc. for the purchase of body worn, in-car cameras and software for the Police Department and approving the expenditure of $75,601 in funds from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Service Fund.
Speakers: • Andrew White, Police Chief
Public
Comment:
• Bernadette poses questions regarding the mute function and activation features.
• Craig Lazzeretti poses questions regarding camera activation, department policy regarding the release of videos, mute function, and historical reason for delay in implementation.
Closing
Comment:
• Mayor and CMR Malhi requests future discussion revolving around the policies and technology.
• VM Ross provides historical recap surrounding the delay in implementation.
Motion to: Adopt resolution as written and approving fund expenditures.
Motion by: Jay Howard Seconded By: Satinder S. Malhi
Motion
passed
4 – 0;
1 Absent
Brianne Zorn Aye Debbie McKillop Absent
Mark Ross Aye Jay Howard Aye
Satinder S. Malhi Aye
CITY MANAGER (02:51:00 in video)
10. Comments/Updates
• Investigation Update Regarding the Martinez Refining Company
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∙ CMR – Councilmember ∙ VM – Vice Mayor
∙ CM – City Manager ∙ ACM – Assistant City Manager ∙ CC – City Clerk ∙ ACC – Assistant City Clerk APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES (02:53:00 in video)
11. Receive report and hold discussion regarding vacant seats on various Commissions and Committees.
• Speakers - Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
• Mayor Zorn comments on youth membership, involvement, and necessary steps to establish youth seats.
• Public Comment
Megan asks what the qualifications are to be a seated member. Craig Lazzeretti comments on youth involvement and ideas on outreach
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
None
CITY COUNCIL (03:06:53 in video)
12. Comments/Updates
• CMR Malhi comments on traffic safety and provides update on site visits. • CMR Howard thanks the public for their involvement
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
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Brianne Zorn, Mayor
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
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