CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Mayor Brianne Zorn
Vice Mayor Debbie McKillop
Councilmember Jay Howard
Councilmember Mark Ross
Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi
DATE: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: Council Chamber, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553; and via Zoom Mayor Zorn via Zoom - 2565 Commerce Parkway, Barstow, CA 92311
INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
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REMOTE PARTICIPATION
This meeting will be conducted in- person in the City Hall Council Chamber and shall be aired in real time via Zoom. The City cannot guarantee the public’s access to teleconferencing technology, nor guarantee uninterrupted access as technical difficulties may occur from time to time. To attend the meeting via Zoom, you must be logged into a registered Zoom account. Click “Join Meeting” and enter the following details:
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments can be made in person at the meeting or submitted in writing. Written comments must be received by 12pm the day of the meeting. For information on how to submit written comments, please visit the City’s Meetings & Agendas webpage linked above.
ADA ACCOMODATIONS
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and California law, the Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible and disabled parking is available at City Hall. If you are a person with a disability and require modifications or accommodation to attend and/or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (925) 372 -3512. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER - Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Jay Howard, Mark Ross, Satinder S. Malhi, Vice Mayor Debbie McKillop, Mayor Brianne Zorn
CIVILITY STATEMENT - As your elected Governing Board, we will treat each other and the public with patience, civility, and courtesy as a model of the same behavior we wish to reflect in Martinez for the conduct of all City business and community participation. This includes respect for everyone's First Amendment Right to voice their opinion on matters within the City's subject matter jurisdiction, even if that opinion is different from our own. The decisions made tonight will be for the benefit of the Martinez community and not for personal gain.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation - National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Proclamation - National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
2. Proclamation - Earth Day
Proclamation - Earth Day
3. Proclamation - Arbor Day
Proclamation - Arbor Day
4. Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month
• April 2024 - Brix, Craft Cocktails, Wine & Artisan Pizza
5. Martinez Community Foundation Update
PUBLIC COMMENT - For items not on the agenda. Non-agenda public comment is limited to matters which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, and which are not action items listed elsewhere on the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances
7. Motion to Approve City Council Action Minutes for April 3, 2024.
Action Minutes 4-3-24
8. Motion to reject claim submitted by Tina West (GL-20954-MZ).
Claim - Tina West (GL-20954-MZ)
9. Motion to reject claim submitted by Barry James Barber Jr. (GL-20907-MZ-2).
Claim - Barry James Barber Jr. (GL-20907-MZ-2)
10. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Registers dated March 22 and March 28, 2024, and Wire Transfer dated March 28, 2024
Check Reconciliation Register 3-22-24
Check Reconciliation Register 3-28-24
Wire Transfer 3-28-24
11. Motion approving Check Reconciliation Register and Wire Transfers dated April 4, 2024.
Check Reconciliation Register 4-4-24
Wire Transfers 4-4-24
12. Adopt a resolution certifying the election results for the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Special Municipal Election.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Staff Report - Certification of Election Results for March 2024 Resolution - Certification of Election Results for March 2024 Attachment A - Resolution 140-23
Attachment B – County Clerk-Recorder’s Certification of Election Results
13. Motion to direct staff to expedite the processing of a design review application to install a Martinez Sturgeon medallion on the City gateway signs located on the east side of Alhambra Avenue directly north and adjacent to the freeway exit from westbound SR-4 and within the landscaped median between Marina Vista and Escobar Streets.
Staff Report - Martinez Sturgeon Sign
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
14. Conduct a Public Hearing and take action on approving a resolution prescribing an increase of the City’s Water System Service Rates for Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29 and make findings that the action is statutorily exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a) since the fees being established are for the purposes of meeting operating expenses and direct staff to amend Section 14, Schedule of Fees and Rates, of the Regulations Governing Water Service for the City of Martinez Water System prior to the January 1, 2025 rate implementation date.
Staff Report - Water Rates Public Hearing
Resolution – Establishing New Water Service Rates FY24-25 through FY28-29 Attachment A - Recommended Water Rates
Attachment B – Water Utility Financial Plan and Rates Study
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS
15. Receive a presentation regarding Coordinated Outreach Referral and Engagement (CORE) services in 3rd quarter of Fiscal Year 2024, discuss and provide direction.
Staff Report - CORE 3rd Quarter Update
Attachment A – CORE FY24 3rd Quarter Report
16. Hold discussion and provide direction to staff regarding opening the pedestrian bridge at the Martinez Intermodal Facility, including necessary repairs, safety and security considerations and funding options.
Staff Report - Opening of Intermodal Facility Pedestrian Bridge
17. Adopt a resolution approving a loan of $50,000 from General Fund Unassigned Reserves to the Marina Enterprise Fund, and a payment of $50,000 from the Marina Enterprise Fund to Almar Marinas, for general expenses needed to sustain operations at the Martinez Marina.
Staff Report - Almar Marina Supplemental Funding
Resolution – Almar Marina Supplemental Funding
Attachment A – Almar Funding Request Letter (dated 4-11-2024)
CHIEF OF POLICE
18. Comments/Updates
CITY MANAGER
19. Comments/Updates
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL
20. Comments/Updates
ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn to a Regular City Council meeting on May 1, 2024 at 7 PM.
On April 12, 2024, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted on the City Hall Kiosk, located at 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553, and on the City website at www.cityofmartinez.org.
/s/ Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk