Mayor Brianne Zorn
Vice Mayor Mark Ross
Councilmember Jay Howard
Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi
Councilmember Debbie McKillop
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
AND REGULAR MEETING
DATE: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
TIME: 5:30 PM – Closed Session
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
PLACE: City Council Chamber, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553; and via Zoom; and Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi – Masai Mara National Park, Kenya
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CLOSED SESSION – 5:30PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Jay Howard, Satinder S. Malhi, Debbie McKillop; Vice Mayor Mark Ross, Mayor Brianne Zorn
PUBLIC COMMENT – Reserved for Closed Session Items Only
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Sec. 54956.9 (d)(1)) Name of Case: California Housing Defense Fund v. City of Martinez
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- Anticipated Litigation (Govt. Code Sec.
54956.9(d)(2))
Significant exposure to litigation: A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the local agency on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the local agency.
Number of cases: 1
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn to Regular Meeting of the City Council at 7:00pm.
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER - Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Jay Howard, Satinder S. Malhi, Debbie McKillop; Vice Mayor Mark Ross, Mayor Brianne Zorn
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation – Constitution Week
Proclamation - Constitution Week
2. Proclamation – National Hispanic Heritage Month
Proclamation - National Hispanic Heritage Month
PUBLIC COMMENT - Items not on the Agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Approve August 2023 Final Check Register
August 2023 Check Register
4. Waive the reading and adopt the Ordinance approving a Zoning Map and Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Martinez Municipal Code by: 1) amending Chapter 5.58 (MASSAGE PARLORS AND MASSEURS) to adjust the permitted hours; 2) amending Chapter 22.04 (DEFINITIONS) to revise and establish new definitions for agricultural accessory structure, campground, conservation area, employee housing, family, farm worker and employee housing, low-barrier navigation centers, outdoor recreation, residential care facility, single-room occupancy, and tasting room; 3) removing Chapter 22.10 and replacing with Chapter 22.09 (DISTRICT BOUNDARIES); 4) adding Chapter
22.10 (A AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT) to establish development standards for the A Agricultural District; 5) amending Chapter 22.12 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS) by establishing new development standards for the R-7.0 district; establishing regulations for low-barrier navigation centers, residential care facilities, and supportive housing; amending lot coverage requirements for the R-2.5 district; amending the structure separation requirement; and amending side yard and corner lot development standards; 6) amending Chapter 22.14 (PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE DISTRICTS) and Chapter 22.16 (COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS) by establishing regulations for low-barrier navigation centers and supportive housing and removing the minimum size requirement for residential development in these districts; 7) amending Chapter 22.34 (GENERAL REQUIREMENTS) by amending the standards for fences, walls, and hedges; 8) amending Chapter 22.39 (WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES) by eliminating the
performance bond requirement for wireless telecommunications facilities on private property; and 9) approving a zoning map amendment from C Commercial to a dual-use zoning designation of NC Neighborhood Commercial and SC Service Commercial for APN 377-010-001, -002, -009, -022, - 023, -031, -032, and -034.
Staff Report - 2023 Code Cleanup
Ordinance - 2023 Code Cleanup
Attachment A - Map of Parcels Zoned A, C, and R-7.0
5. Approve September 2023 Check Register and Wire Transfer Register.
September 2023 Check Register
September 2023 Wire Transfer Register
6. Adopt a resolution accepting the City Hall HVAC Renovation Project No. C4018, as complete per the contract documents, directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
Staff Report - Acceptance of City Hall HVAC Renovation
Resolution - Acceptance of City Hall HVAC Renovation
Attachment A – Notice of Completion City Hall HVAC Renovation
7. By motion, accept donation from anonymous donor pursuant to the City’s Donation and Sponsorship Policy.
Staff Report - Donation Acceptance from Anonymous Donor Attachment A - Reso No. 118-23 with Policy for Receiving Donations and Sponsorships Attachment B - Donation Letter (redacted)
8. Adopt a resolution approving the Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-24, effective August 1, 2023, to ensure compliance with the Public Employee Retirement Law.
Staff Report - Amended Salary Schedule
Resolution - Approving a Publicly Available Salary Schedule Attachment A - FY 2023-24 Salary Schedule effective August 1, 2023
9. Adopt a resolution accepting the final version of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Martinez and the Martinez Non-Sworn Employees’ Association, covering the Contract Period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027.
Staff Report - MPNSEA MOU 2023-2027
Resolution – Approval of City and MPNSEA MOU 2023-2027
Attachment A – City of Martinez and the Martinez Non-Sworn Employees’ Association Agreement for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (redline version) Attachment B – City of Martinez and the Martinez Non-Sworn Employees’ Association Agreement for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (signed version)
10. By minute order, approve the response letter to the Grand Jury Report No. 2306 – “Affordable Housing A Plan Without a Home.”
Staff Report - Grand Jury Response
Attachment A – Grand Jury No. 2306 – “Affordable Housing: A Plan Without a Home” Attachment B – City’s Response to Grand Jury’s Findings
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS
11. Accept the Engineering and Traffic Surveys Report dated September 6, 2023, recommending speed limits on City streets and introduce Ordinance amending Section 10.20.10 Special Speed Limits.
Staff Report - Amending Section 10.20.10 Special Speed Limits Ordinance – Amending Section 10.20.10 Special Speed Limits
Attachment A - 2023 Engineering & Traffic Survey, dated September 6, 2023
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
CHIEF OF POLICE – Comments/Updates
CITY MANAGER
12. Martinez Refining Company Investigations Update
Staff Report - Martinez Refining Company Investigation
Attachment A - Flyer for Outreach Meeting
Attachment B – Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Statement
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS – Comments/Updates
CITY COUNCIL – Comments/Updates
ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn to a Regular City Council meeting on October 4, 2023, at 7:00p.m.
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I hereby certify this Agenda was publicly notified by 5:00p.m. on September 21, 2023.
/s/ Dee Dee Fendley, Administrative Aide III
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