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CMR – City Council Member | VM – Vice Mayor | CT – City Treasurer | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager | CA – City Attorney | ACC – Assistant City Clerk | CE – City Engineer | CED – Community Economic Director | FD – Finance Director Mayor Brianne Zorn
Vice Mayor Mark Ross
Councilmember Jay Howard
Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi
Councilmember Debbie McKillop
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: June 7, 2023
TIME: 6:00 PM (Closed Session) and 7:00 PM (Regular Session) PLACE: City Council Chamber, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553
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CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
• Mayor Zorn calls the meeting to order at 6:05PM.
ROLL CALL
• All Councilmembers were in attendance.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:00:34)
• No public comment was received.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (00:01:06)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Michael Chandler, City Manager; Lauren Sugayan, Assistant City Manager; Rick Bolanos, Special Counsel.
Employee Organization: Martinez Police Non-Sworn Employees' Association • Mayor Zorn reports out.
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourns the session at 7:05 PM.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
• Mayor Zorn calls the meeting to order at 7:06 PM
ROLL CALL
• All Councilmembers were in attendance.
PRESENTATIONS (01:08:03)
1. New Staff Introductions
• CM Chandler introduced Jill Bergman, FD Glasser introduced Vanessa Espinoza, Chief White introduced Cesar Dominguez, Maria Elena Acosta and Lesly Hinojosa.
2. Proclamation - David Scola's Retirement
• CMR McKillop reads proclamation; CM Chandler reads speech on behalf of Dave Scola.
3. Proclamation - Lieutenant Moore's Retirement
• CMR Howard reads proclamation; Lt. Moore accepts the proclamation and says a few words.
4. Proclamation - Corporal Miller's Retirement
• VM Ross reads proclamation.
5. Proclamation - Juneteenth Week
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CMR – City Council Member | VM – Vice Mayor | CT – City Treasurer | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager | CA – City Attorney | ACC – Assistant City Clerk | CE – City Engineer | CED – Community Economic Director | FD – Finance Director • Mayor Zorn reads proclamation; Nakenya Allen and NAACP members accept the proclamation and makes acceptance speech.
6. Proclamation - National Gun Violence Awareness Day
• CMR Malhi reads proclamation; Craig Lazzeretti accepts the proclamation and says a few words.
7. Receive and file the Measure X Citizens’ Oversight Committee Annual Report for FY 2021-22. • Verbal report by CT Carolyn Robinson and CM Chandler.
8. Presentation from NorCal Courts Regarding Proposed New Owners • Verbal presentation by Marta Moss Senz (current Owner) and Mr. & Mrs. Sopaks (new Owners).
9. Presentation of Mount Wanda Comprehensive Site Management Plan and Environmental Assessment • Presentation by K. Lynn Berry, John Muir National Historic Site Superintendent.
PUBLIC COMMENT (02:09:18)
• Craig Lazzeretti commented on the City budget, ARPA funding and expenditures.
CONSENT CALENDAR (02:14:20)
- No Public comment was received.
- No closing Council comments were made.
- Motion by CMR McKillop, seconded by VM Ross to approve consent calendar items #10 through #20. - Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Zorn, Malhi, McKillop).
10. Motion waiving reading text of All Resolutions and Ordinances.
11. Motion to Approve Check Register for May 2023.
12. Motion to approve City Council Action Minutes for May 17, 2023.
13. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute amendments to the Management Compensation Plan (MCP) for Division B-Sworn Employees effective July 1, 2023 and amending the salary schedule accordingly.
14. Waive the reading and adopt the Ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment from pre-zoning of M-29-P to R-1.5 zoning district for two contiguous properties located at 3128 Sycamore Street and 1044 Santa Fe Avenue, APNs 375-311-001 and -003.
15. Adopt a resolution establishing the list of streets designated to receive Fiscal Year 2023-24 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding.
16. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consultant Services Agreement and any amendments with Belleci in an amount not to exceed $190,000 to provide design services for the Water Main Replacement Project (C7052) using Water Bond funds.
17. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Stormwater Facilities Operations and Maintenance Plan and a Memorandum of Stormwater Facilities Operations and Maintenance Plan with the Martinez Unified School District and finding the proposed project exempt from CEQA Under Section 15301(e).
18. Adopt a resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Project C1073-2; accepting the bid of MCK Services, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $4,005,557.50, and any change orders up to 10% of the contract amount until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications; finding the Project to be Categorically Exempt under CEQA 15301(c); approving the transfer of $1,600,000 of Measure D Funds from FY 2019-20 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (C1065) into C1073; and appropriate $182,140 of 2022-23 Rubberized Pavement Grant Program funds into C1073.
19. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for
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CMR – City Council Member | VM – Vice Mayor | CT – City Treasurer | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager | CA – City Attorney | ACC – Assistant City Clerk | CE – City Engineer | CED – Community Economic Director | FD – Finance Director consultant services with Park Engineering for an additional amount of $275,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $475,000.
20. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Consultant Services Agreement with BKF Engineers providing staff augmentation and on-call civil engineering services in an amount not to exceed $274,700 through June 30, 2024.
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (02:15:51)
21. Conduct a public hearing and: 1) adopt Resolution directing staff to submit the Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) for review, and 2) waive the reading and introduce the Ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment for 0 Fig Tree Lane (APN 161-100-018), 0 Fig Tree Lane (APN 161-100-025), 0 Morello Avenue (APN 161-301-038), 0 Morello Avenue (APN 161-212-020), 0 Morello Avenue (APN 161-212-021), 210 Muir Station Road (APN 162-263- 002), 270 Muir Station Road (APN 162-263-007), and 130 Muir Station Road (162-263-010) to be consistent with the General Plan 2035.
• Presentation by Beth Thompson (Principal De Novo Planning Group); Victoria Walker (Consultant); and Michael P. Cass (Planning Manager).
• Public comment was received from Charles King who comments on future process notifications, rezoning of his property and taxes; Greg King comments on the removed parcels; Tambri Heyden comments on removed parcels; Craig Lazzeretti makes comments on this item being a fundamental civil rights and moral issue; David Montalbo disagrees on the zoning change of the smallest parcel; Rob Parolek expresses support for this item and states it’s ready for submission and review. • PM Cass states for the record public notification requirements have been met and acquired information from the Assessor’s Office.
• No closing Council comments.
• Motion by VM Ross, seconded by CMR Howard, to adopt the resolution directing staff to submit the Draft HE for review.
o Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Zorn, Malhi, McKillop). • Motion by VM Ross, seconded by CMR Howard, to waive the reading and introduce the Ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment with the exclusion of parcels located at 0 Fig Tree Lane (APN 161-100-018) and 0 Fig Tree Lane (APN 161-100-025).
o Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Zorn, Malhi, McKillop).
22. Hold Public Hearing for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts (LLADs) and approve the following: a) Motion ordering any changes in improvements, report, diagram or assessments; b) Resolution approving the Engineer’s Report and confirming the district diagram and assessments for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year; c) Resolution overruling protests (if required, must be adopted by 4/5 vote) for the following Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts: 1979-3 (LL-2) (Village Oaks Terrace); 1981-3 (Muir Station Park); 1983-3 (Vista Oaks); 1988-1 (Center Martinez); 1994-1 (Creekside); 1997-1 (Brittany Hills); 2000-2 (Terra Vista); 2001-1 (Alhambra Estates)
• Mayor Zorn moved this item to the next regular Council meeting scheduled for June 21, 2023. • No Public Comment was received.
CHIEF OF POLICE (03:10:00)
23. Comments/Update
• Chief White provides an update on emergency notifications.
CITY MANAGER (03:10:22)
24. Comments/Update
• CM Chandler provides no additional comments.
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CMR – City Council Member | VM – Vice Mayor | CT – City Treasurer | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager | CA – City Attorney | ACC – Assistant City Clerk | CE – City Engineer | CED – Community Economic Director | FD – Finance Director
25. Investigation Update Regarding the Martinez Refining Company (Document uploaded 6/5/23). • Verbal report by ACM Sugayan.
26. Receive recap of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-25 Biennial Budget Workshop held on May 31, 2023, hold discussion, and provide any additional direction to staff. • CM Chandler provides high level review and recap.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (03:43:07)
27. School Liaison Subcommittee Report Out
• CM Malhi provides summary of the meeting’s key discussion points – Traffic Safety, new Principal, and Principal updates from surrounding schools.
CITY COUNCIL (03:47:02)
28. Comments/Update
• CMR Howard thanks staff for the work put into the budget; announces upcoming Campbell Theatre event,
• Mayor Zorn restates upcoming CC Health Oversight Committee meeting; notes Sturgeon’s request for Booster Club volunteers; attendance of upcoming meeting Technology Workshop. • CMR Malhi comments on Pride Flag raising event; Kawanis’ Car Safety Check event in partnership with Martinez PD and CA Highway Patrol.
ADJOURNMENT
- Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 9:50 pm.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
6/7/2023
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Brianne Zorn
Mayor of the City of Martinez