Action Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 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
Present
Present
Present
Michael Chandler, City Manager
Lauren Sugayan, Assistant City Manager
David Glasser, Finance Director
Terri Highsmith, City Attorney
Andrew White, Police Chief
Joe Enke, City Engineer
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Brianne Zorn called the Special Meeting to order at 7:21 PM.
PRESENTATIONS (00:00:58 IN VIDEO)
1. Proclamation - Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month a. Coalition Coordinator Mariella Sanding accepts the proclamation and makes speech.
2. Contra Costa County Library Commission Presentation
- Presented by Matt DeFraga, City of Martinez Appointed Representative - Council enquires about ways to help the Library such as book donations; discusses membership and programming.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:31:35 IN VIDEO)
• Joey Piscatelli comments on the refinery incident and danger posed to children. • Kristen Henderson comments on the library, historical buildings and the Historical Society in relation to the General Plan.
• Heidi Taylor thanks the Council, staff and County Health for their efforts in supporting residents in relation to the refinery incident; expresses disappointment with the Martinez Refinery Company.
• Gretchen requests MRC FAQs to be placed in both water bills, comments on the price differences between sewer companies.
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:45:05 IN VIDEO)
3. Motion waiving reading text of All Resolutions and Ordinances.
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the existing Agreement for Consultant Services (ACS) with Municipal Resources Group, LLC in the amount of $98,750, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $220,250.
City Council Action Minutes
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Abbreviation Key Page 2 of 4
∙ CMR – Councilmember ∙ VM – Vice Mayor
∙ CM – City Manager ∙ ACM – Assistant City Manager ∙ CC – City Clerk ∙ ACC – Assistant City Clerk
5. Pulled by Mayor Zorn
6. Motion to Approve March Check Register and Wire transfer Register Speakers: • None
Public
Comment:
• None
Closing
Comment:
• None
Motion to: Approve consent calendar items #3, 4, and 6
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
5. Receive the Annual Progress Report on the status of the General Plan and Housing Element for calendar year 2022 and direct staff to forward it to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Speakers: • Mayor Brianne Zorn
Public
Comment:
• None
Closing
Comment:
• Mayor Zorn wants to ensure the public that this item is regarding the previous housing element that is being reported out. Asks clarifying question from staff concerning production for the past cycle.
Motion to: Approve consent calendar item #5
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
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (00:52:45 IN VIDEO)
7. Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to implement a side letter agreement with the Martinez Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) for mid-contract compensation adjustments.
Speakers: • City Manager Michael Chandler and Chief Andrew White Public
Comment:
• Craig Lazzeretti appreciates the Council and City support of the Police Department; comments on competitive pay across agencies and mental health resources.
Closing
Comment:
• None
Motion to: Adopt Resolution 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 15, 2023
Abbreviation Key Page 3 of 4
∙ CMR – Councilmember ∙ VM – Vice Mayor
∙ CM – City Manager ∙ ACM – Assistant City Manager ∙ CC – City Clerk ∙ ACC – Assistant City Clerk
8. Adopt a resolution approving amendments to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating Budget. (Documents uploaded 3/14/23)
Speakers: • David Glasser, Finance Director
Public
Comment:
• Craig Lazzeretti comments on police staff funding.
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Closing
Comment:
• VM Ross requests resolution of $18k discrepancy in General Fund Revenue Summary.
Motion to: Adopt Resolution as written.
Motion by: Mark Ross 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
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None
CHIEF OF POLICE (02:01:28 IN VIDEO)
9. Comments/Updates
a. Community Warning System
b. Senior meet-and-greet.
c. Emergency preparation and hazard reduction
d. Taser training
e. Read Across America Event
CITY MANAGER (02:09:05 IN VIDEO)
10. Comments/Updates
• Michael Chandler, CM, provides update on:
- Waterfront tour and update to Master Planning Process and Bay Ferry Service • Lauren Sugayan, ACM, provides update on:
- Announces inadvertent activation level 2 at Marathon Petroleum Oil Refinery - Investigation Update Regarding the Martinez Refining Company - County Heath Advisory regarding produce grown in soil affected by the refinery incident.
- Martinez Refining Company Oversight Committee meeting - Feedback to communication improvements
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
None
City Council Action Minutes
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Abbreviation Key Page 4 of 4
∙ CMR – Councilmember ∙ VM – Vice Mayor
∙ CM – City Manager ∙ ACM – Assistant City Manager ∙ CC – City Clerk ∙ ACC – Assistant City Clerk
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (02:22:06 IN VIDEO)
11. Budget and Finance Subcommittee
a. CMR McKillop reports out; topics covered were:
- Community Group Funding Program
- Launch of application process with outreach to new and old nonprofits - Allocated unhoused ARPA funds and applications
- Various outreach methods
- Applications and funding for Cultural Events
CITY COUNCIL (02:26:39 IN VIDEO)
12. Adopt a resolution approving the formation of a Republic Services Franchise Negotiations Ad-Hoc Subcommittee and confirming the appointments thereto.
Speakers: • City Manager Michael Chandler
Public
Comment:
• Anonymous asks if the soil for the compost give-away has been tested.
Closing
Comment:
• Mayor announces upcoming compost give-away event.
Motion to: Adopt Resolution 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
13. Comments/Updates
• Mayor Zorn passes on a message from former Mayor Schroder in which County Connection is providing free rides on March 18th; expresses excitement over progressing ferry service conversations.
• VM Ross comment of Air District meeting and impacting changes approved by the District.
• CMR Howard is excited for Officer of the Year award.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 10:09 p.m.
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Brianne Zorn, Mayor
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
3/15/23