Mayor Brianne Zorn
Vice Mayor Debbie McKillop
Councilmember Jay Howard
Councilmember Mark Ross
Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: Wednesday, April 03, 2024
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: Council Chamber, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553; and via Zoom
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CALL TO ORDER
• Mayor Zorn calls the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
• All Councilmembers were in attendance.
PRESENTATIONS (00:08:00)
1. Proclamation - Fair Housing Month
• Mayor Zorn reads proclamation; Tim Gorman, Project Developer with Eden Housing, accepts the proclamation with an acceptance speech.
2. Proclamation - Cleaner Contra Costa Month
• CMR Ross reads proclamation; Cecily Knepprath, Eco Minister with Sustainable Contra Costa, accepts the proclamation with an acceptance speech.
3. New Staff Introductions and Internal Promotions
• CM Chandler introduces new Finance Director June Du.
• ACM Sugayan introduces new hires Andrea Ceballos-Lee, Recreation Coordinator, and Christie Hall, HR Technician.
• CED Director Bergman introduces new hire Mike Leontiades, Chief Building Official. • CE Enke announces promotion of Raed Al-Zaher to Assistant Civil Engineer. • Chief White announces new hire Julissa Vargas, Police Officer Trainee.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:28:07)
• Public Comment was made by Craig Lazzeretti.
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:32:00)
• Public comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion to approve consent calendar items #4 through #7 and #9. o Motion by CMR Ross, second by CMR Howard.
o Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Zorn, Malhi, McKillop) • Motion to approve consent calendar item #8.
o Pulled by Mayor Zorn; CA Highsmith provides legal overview of legislation that prompted the Urgency Ordinance.
o Motion by CMR Ross, second by VM McKillop
o Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Zorn, Malhi, McKillop) • Motion to approve consent calendar item #10.
o Pulled by Mayor Zorn; CE Enke explains what the fees are and potential use.
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o Motion by CMR Malhi, second by VM McKillop.
o Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Zorn, Malhi, McKillop)
4. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
5. Motion to Approve City Council Action Minutes for March 20, 2024.
6. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Register and Wire Transfer Register, dated March 14, 2024.
7. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Register and Wire Transfer, dated March 21, 2024.
8. Waive reading, introduce and adopt the attached urgency ordinance making findings under Government Code Section 36937(b) and repealing Chapter 15.11 (Energy Code) to Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) and Ordinance 1439 (Adoption by Reference of the 2019 California Energy Code to Require all Newly Construction Residential Buildings, Hotels, Offices and Retail Buildings to be Construction as All -electric Buildings Without Natural Gas Infrastructure) to Comply with Federal Law and Declaring the Urgency Thereof in Accordance with Government Code Sections 36934 and 36937.
9. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with 4Leaf, Inc to provide Chief Building Official services for a new not to exceed contract amount of $95,000.
10. Receive and file the AB1600 Annual Report (Impact Mitigation Fees) for Fiscal Year ending on June 30, 2023.
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (00:43:48)
11. Consider adopting a Revised and Restated Resolution No. 145 -23 to clarify the City’s previous action taken on December 20, 2023 to adopt the 2023 – 2031 Housing Element and make specific findings that address nonvacant sites and sites zoned to allow nonresidential uses. • Presenter: Planning Manager Michael Cass and Beth Thompson, De Novo Consultant. • Public comment: Craig Lazzeretti and Dr. Deborah White. • Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by: CMR Ross.
• Seconded by: CMR Howard.
• Motion to adopt a Revised and Restated Resolution as written. Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Zorn, Malhi, McKillop)
12. Receive report and provide feedback on the 2024 Special Event Calendar and the proposed sponsorship package aimed at fundraising for recreation activities and cultural events. • Presenter: ACM Sugayan and Recreation Manager Deborah Hernandez. • Public comment: Craig Lazzeretti
• In depth discussion held between staff and City Council; Council provides staff with needed direction.
13. Receive presentation from PBF Energy/Martinez Refining Company and hold discussion. • Presenter: CM Chandler, PBF Rep. Brandon Matson and Manager Daniel Ingram. • Public comment: Stevie Reidmiller, Jessica Scheiber, Kris Keener, Heidi Taylor, Tom Hansen, Bill Whitney, Robert Downs, Chuck Leonard, Jesse Peralez, Linda Olvera, Jillian Elliot, David Dyche.
• In depth discussion held between staff, City Council and PBF Representatives.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
CHIEF OF POLICE (03:47:00)
14. Comments/Updates
• Chief White comments on upcoming Police Department ceremony and recognition weeks; provides update on neighborhood issue.
CITY MANAGER (03:50:20)
15. Comments/Updates
• CM Chandler announces upcoming discussion regarding Amtrak Train Station.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (03:51:00)
16. Old Train Depot Negotiations Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report Out. • CMR Malhi provides report out.
CITY COUNCIL (03:55:00)
17. Comments/Updates
• VM McKillop welcomes new staff; inquires on Amtrak Station and Alhambra Hills; announces upcoming events.
• CMR Malhi welcomes new staff; comments on traffic safety and park cleaning; requests update on Transportation hub.
• CMR Ross welcomes new staff and announces upcoming celebration. • CMR Howard announces upcoming Sea Scout events, City events and observations. • Mayor Zorn announces upcoming remote attendance; provides update on Alhambra Hills hikes.
ADJOURNMENT
- Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 11:04PM.
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Prepared by: APPROVED
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
4/3/2024
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Brianne Zorn
Mayor of the City of Martinez