ACTION MINUTES
City Council and as Board of Directors of Contra Costa
County Sanitation District No. 6
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Motion: Ayes – Noes – Abstains – Absents
CMR – City Council Member | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager ACM – Assistant City Manager ACC – Assistant City Clerk | FD – Finance Director | CE – City Engineer | CA – City Attorney DATE: Wednesday, December 06, 2023
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: City Council Chamber, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, Ca 94553; And Via Zoom
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REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
• Mayor Zorn called the meeting to order at 7:10pm.
ROLL CALL (00:00:55)
• Councilmember Jay Howard attended virtually as a member of the public; All other Councilmembers were in attendance.
CIVILITY STATEMENT
PRESENTATIONS (00:02:00)
1. Proclamation - Recognition of Service Kimberley Glover • Proclamation ready by Mayor Zorn; Kim Glover accepted the proclamation and spoke a few words.
2. New Staff and Internal Promotion Announcements
• ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – Announcement made by ACM Sugayan • Leilani Serrano, Accountant
• Michael Ohda, Account Technician III
• Luis Leon, Account Technician III
• Connor Fu, Account Technician III
• Deborah Hernandez, Recreation Manager
• Karla Galarza, Senior Account Technician (promotion)
• COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Announcement made by CED Bergman • Kerry Rivers, Management Analyst
• PUBLIC WORKS - Joe Enke, City Engineer
• Engineering Division: Raed Al-Zaher, Engineering Technician; Water Treatment Plant:
Matthew Barthelmess, Water Treatment Operator Trainee; and Peter Youngdale, Water Treatment Operator Trainee.
3. Presentation - Alhambra Way Mural Concept Design Update • Presentation by Jeff Sherwin and Tim Hon.
• Public Comment was made by Julian Frazer.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:35:50)
• Public Comment was made by Julian Frazer and Gretchen.
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:42:55)
• No public comments were made.
ACTION MINUTES 12/6/2023
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Motion: Ayes – Noes – Abstains – Absents
CMR – City Council Member | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager ACM – Assistant City Manager ACC – Assistant City Clerk | FD – Finance Director | CE – City Engineer | CA – City Attorney
• No closing Council comments.
• Motion by VM Ross, seconded by CMR McKillop, to approve consent calendar items #4 through #7.
Motion carried 4-0-1-0 (CMR Howard Absent). Motion by Boardmember Ross, seconded by Boardmember McKillop, to approve consent calendar item #8. Motion carried 4-0-1-0 (Boardmember Howard Absent).
4. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
5. Motion to Approve City Council Action Minutes for November 15, 2023.
6. Motion to approve November check and EFT registers.
7. Continue the Revised 2023 – 2031 Housing Element, General Plan Amendments, and Zoning Map and Text Amendments, without consideration, to the regular City Council meeting of December 20, 2023. ***CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 6***
8. Adopt Resolution as constituting the Board of Directors of Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 6, authorizing the City Manager to execute amendment No. 2 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Woodard & Curran for technical support services for Sanitation District No. 6 and increasing the Agreement amount by $50,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $118,465. ***RECONVENE AS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARTINEZ***
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (00:47:45)
9. Receive and hold discussion regarding the City Attorney’s Impartial Analysis; consider a motion approving the draft Argument In Favor regarding the City measure and direct staff to file the Argument in Favor with the County Elections Office.
• Verbal presentation by ACC Galileo.
• Public comment was received from Gus Kramer and Julian Frazer. • Closing Council comments: Mayor Zorn requested the addition of the word “staff” before the word “position” in the first sentence of the last paragraph. • Motion by CMR McKillop, seconded by CMR Malhi, to approve the draft Argument with the requested change and file accordingly. Motion carried 4-0-1-0 (CMR Howard Absent).
10. Receive 2023 Annual Tree Program Update, hold discussion, and provide input to staff. • Presentation by CE Enke.
• Public comment was received from Joseph Lipman.
• In depth discussion held between Council and staff; direction provided to staff.
11. Consider approving Karkin Park as the name for the new park at Pine Meadow Drive as recommended by the Parks, Recreation, Marina, and Cultural Commission (PRMCC) per the City’s Naming Policy. • Presentation by Ali Hatefi, Assistant City Engineer
• Public comment was received from Rob Parolek, Gus Kramer, Eileen Devlin, Christine Dean, Laura Ingrassia, Patrick Krause, Don Wilson, Joseph Lipman, Greg King, Unnamed public, Tim Platt, Craig Lazzeretti, Carol, JD, and Jay Howard.
• In depth discussion was held between staff and Council. Council did not approve the recommended name for the park; Council directed staff to coordinate and involve local tribe leaders for future naming projects of other City locations.
12. 1. Adopt Motion approving the plans and specifications, and authorizing staff to advertise for bids for the park at Pine Meadow Drive, Project No. C5048; and
2. Adopt Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute standard form contracts with Landscape Structures, Inc. for new play structures in the amount of $251,394, and with Romtec Inc. to design and supply ACTION MINUTES 12/6/2023
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Motion: Ayes – Noes – Abstains – Absents
CMR – City Council Member | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager ACM – Assistant City Manager ACC – Assistant City Clerk | FD – Finance Director | CE – City Engineer | CA – City Attorney
a new restroom building in the amount of $116,139, and approving an additional allocation of $600,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and re-allocation of $300,000 of ARPA funds from Mt. View Park Basketball Court Replacement, Project C5046 to the park at Pine Meadow Drive, Project C5048. • Presentation by Ali Hatefi, Assistant City Engineer
• Public comment was received from Susan Gustofson and Craig Lazzeretti. • Closing Council comments made by Mayor Zorn who requested commemorative signage to be included.
• Part 1 - Motion by VM Ross, seconded by CMR Malhi, to approve plans and authorize staff to advertise for bids with amendment to include signage. Motion carried 4-0-1-0 (CMR Howard Absent).
• Part 2 - Motion by CMR Malhi, seconded by VM Ross, to adopt resolution as written and approve ARPA fund re-allocation. Motion carried 4-0-1-0 (CMR Howard Absent).
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (03:57:06)
13. Conduct a public hearing, waive the reading and introduce the Ordinance approving a Municipal Code Amendment and Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Martinez Municipal Code by: 1) merging Martinez Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (TREES AND SHRUBS – PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE) AND 8.12 (TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY-PRESERVATION, PROTECTION AND REMOVAL), amending the definition of Protected Tree, establishing a tree replacement ratio, establishing a list of recommended and discouraged trees, and establishing a tree replacement in-lieu fee; 2) amending Chapter 22.04 (DEFINITIONS) and Chapter 22.12 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS) to revise and establish new definitions for apiary, chicken, and coop; and 3) adding Chapter 22.58 (SMALL ANIMALS) to establish standards and best practices for bees and chickens.
• Presentation by Imanol Tovar, Planning Technician
• Public comment was received from Tom Lewis, Joseph Lipman, Tom Rossberg, Sarah-Noel Lipman, Jake Lipman, Jan Spieth, Rich Pearson, and Julian Frazer. • Closing Council comments - Council supported the Mount Diablo Beekeeper Association feedback; requested incorporation into Ordinance; feedback/edits are substantive and Council agreed to postpone this item.
• Motion by VM Ross, seconded by CMR McKillop, to continue item to December 20th City Council meeting. Motion carried 4-0-1-0 (CMR Howard Absent).
CHIEF OF POLICE (04:52:48)
14. Comments and Updates
• Deferred to December 20th City Council meeting.
CITY MANAGER (04:53:00)
15. Comments and Updates
• Muir Oaks Update
o Deferred to December 20th City Council meeting.
16. Receive and file report regarding the Martinez Refining Company investigation and associated updates. • Verbal update by CM Chandler.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES (04:54:55)
17. Adopt a resolution appointing Councilmember Debbie McKillop as Vice Mayor from December 6, 2023 through December 3, 2024.
ACTION MINUTES 12/6/2023
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Motion: Ayes – Noes – Abstains – Absents
CMR – City Council Member | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager ACM – Assistant City Manager ACC – Assistant City Clerk | FD – Finance Director | CE – City Engineer | CA – City Attorney
• No Public comment was received.
• No closing Council comments.
• Motion by VM Ross, seconded by CMR Malhi, to adopt resolution as written. Motion carried 4-0-1- 0 (CMR Howard Absent).
18. Adopt a resolution confirming the City of Martinez’s intent to participate in the Green Empowerment Zone and designating primary and alternate representatives to the Green Empowerment Zone Board of Directors for a two-year term.
• Verbal presentation by CM Chandler.
• No comment was received from the public.
• No closing Council comments.
• Motion by CMR McKillop, seconded by CMR Malhi, to adopt resolution as written and designate representatives as written. Motion carried 4-0-1-0 (CMR Howard Absent).
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (04:57:54)
19. Economic Development Subcommittee Report Out
• Continued to December 20th City Council meeting.
CITY COUNCIL (04:58:15)
17. Comments and Updates
• CMR Malhi acknowledges Recreation & Public Works Division.
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 12:10am.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
12/6/2023
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Brianne Zorn
Mayor of the City of Martinez