Action Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chamber – 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Abbreviation Key Page 1 of 5
∙ 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
Present
Present
Present
Michael Chandler, City Manager
Lauren Sugayan, Assistant City Manager
David Glasser, Finance Director
Terri Highsmith, City Attorney
Andrew White, Police Chief
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Brianne Zorn called the Special Meeting to order at 7:15 PM.
PRESENTATIONS (00:01:01 IN VIDEO)
1. Contra Costa Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee Update a. Keith Wayne makes presentation.
2. New Staff Introductions
a. Andrew White, Police Chief, Gina Gravert, Acting Recreation Manager, and Michael Cass, Planning Manager, make introductions of new staff members:
Dan Gordon, Brandon Northart, Jaylyn Valenzuela, Heather Habig, and Commander Greg Hurlbutt.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:12:53 IN VIDEO)
• Karen Phillips comments on the opening of and parking at Alhambra Highlands.
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:14:33 in video)
3. Motion waiving reading text of All Resolutions and Ordinances.
4. Motion to Approve Action Minutes for February 15, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting.
• Debbie McKillop abstains from voting on this item due to absence at meeting*
5. Motion to Approve February Check Register.
6. Adopt eight resolutions directing the City Engineer to prepare the annual Engineer’s Reports to provide for the electrical energy and maintenance of streetlights, trees, and landscaping and curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 for the following Landscaping and Lighting Districts:
1.1979-3 LL-2 Village Oaks Terrace
2.1981-3 Muir Station Park
City Council Action Minutes
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Abbreviation Key Page 2 of 5
∙ CMR – Councilmember ∙ VM – Vice Mayor
∙ CM – City Manager ∙ ACM – Assistant City Manager ∙ CC – City Clerk ∙ ACC – Assistant City Clerk
3.1983-3 Vista Oaks
4.1988-1 Center Martinez
5.1994-1 Creekside
6.1997-1 Brittany Hills
7.2000-2 Terra Vista
8.2001-1 Alhambra Estates
7. Adopt a resolution establishing the rate per Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program and requesting the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to adopt an annual parcel assessment for drainage maintenance activities and implementation of the NPDES Program.
8. Agenda Item Pulled by Mayor
Speakers: • None
Public
Comment:
• None
Closing
Comment:
• None
Motion to: Approve consent calendar items #3-7
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
***CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 6***
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.
***RECONVENE AS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARTINEZ*** Speakers: • Joe Enke, City Engineer
Public
Comment:
• None
Closing
Comment:
• None
Motion to: Adopt Resolution and allocate ARPA funds as written 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
City Council Action Minutes
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Abbreviation Key Page 3 of 5
∙ CMR – Councilmember ∙ VM – Vice Mayor
∙ CM – City Manager ∙ ACM – Assistant City Manager ∙ CC – City Clerk ∙ ACC – Assistant City Clerk
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (00:20:52 in video)
9. Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Services Agreement with the John Muir Land Trust for performance of project evaluation tasks related to the Alhambra Highlands Open Space and allocating $40,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds consistent with the City's ARPA Spending Priorities Plan.
Speakers: • Michael Chandler, City Manager, and Linus Eukel, Executive Director of JMLT
Public
Comment:
• Jane Moore suggests the Earth Day Birthday celebration at John Muir House is an opportunity for City to inform citizens of plans regarding Alhambra Highlands.
• Gretchen makes request pertaining to trail maps.
Closing
Comment:
• CMR Howard and VM Ross would like to work in conjunction with Earth Day
Motion to: Adopt Resolution and allocate ARPA funds 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
10. Receive Informational Report regarding Current State of Staffing and Ongoing Recruitment
Speakers: • Marta Goc, Human Resources Manager
Public
Comment:
• None
Closing
Comment:
• CMR Malhi inquires on any diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in recruitment practices. Recommends outreach to local colleges and job fairs. • VM Ross discusses issues listed by parting staff and prior public sector experience for new hires.
• CMR Howard confirms Council acknowledged this issue during the recent workshop and is a priority of the Council to address.
• CMR McKillop thanks staff for their work and for addressing this issue.
11. Adopt a resolution approving the Alhambra Way Nature Mural application and authorizing the City Manager to execute any documents required by Caltrans to facilitate the completion of this project. CEQA: Exempt per Section 15301 (c).
Speakers: • Trisha Howard, Management Analyst
• Jeff Sherwin, Applicant
Public
Comment:
• Jane praises Jeff, Tim Hon and staff for their work on the mural; comments on art opportunities for the City to build upon
• Gretchen comments on tagging of murals and supports the project. • Victoria with CC Resource Conservation District supports Jeff and the mural.
Closing
Comment:
• Mayor Zorn comments on the resolution’s maintenance language and expectations of maintenance.
City Council Action Minutes
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Abbreviation Key Page 4 of 5
∙ CMR – Councilmember ∙ VM – Vice Mayor
∙ CM – City Manager ∙ ACM – Assistant City Manager ∙ CC – City Clerk ∙ ACC – Assistant City Clerk Motion to: Adopt Resolution and authorize the City Manager to execute documents as written.
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
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None
CHIEF OF POLICE (01:45:33 in video)
12. Comments/Updates
a. Axxon Body Cameras
i. Have been delivered and being rolled out to Officers. b. Emergency Plan Update
i. CMR requests elaboration on type of drills that will be taking place. c. Community Warning System Update
d. Community Resource Officer is back.
e. Service Reduction
i. Pivoting of services due to loss of/lack of staff
f. Parole Hearing for the person who killed Officer Tarantino.
CITY MANAGER (01:52:22 in video)
13. Comments/Updates
• Lauren Sugayan, ACM, provides update on:
o Women’s History Month display at City Hall; upcoming Earth Day recognition. o Martinez Youth Baseball Parade event details.
o Martinez Refinery Oversight Committee meeting
o Pool Heater Replacement Project Update
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
(02:04:49 in video)
14. Receive Assistant City Clerk Verbal Update Report regarding Vacant Commission and Committee Seats.
• Speakers - Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
None
City Council Action Minutes
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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∙ CMR – Councilmember ∙ VM – Vice Mayor
∙ CM – City Manager ∙ ACM – Assistant City Manager ∙ CC – City Clerk ∙ ACC – Assistant City Clerk CITY COUNCIL (02:07:56 in video)
15. Comments/Updates
• CMR McKillop comments on the passing of Kathy Riggs and says her goodbye. • CMR Malhi comments on resource event at Senior Center and applauds staff for their work.
• Mayor Zorn speaks further on e-bikes comment from agenda item #9, pilot study regarding shared trails, and thanks staff for coordinating the recent goal setting workshop.
• VM Ross comments on the goal setting workshop, and laments passing of Kathy Riggs.
• CMR Howard also praises goal setting workshop, welcomes new employees,
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m.
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Brianne Zorn, Mayor
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
3/1/23