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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 Debbie McKillop
Councilmember Jay Howard
Councilmember Mark Ross
Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
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
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CALL TO ORDER
• Mayor Zorn calls the meeting to order at 7:08 PM.
ROLL CALL
• All Councilmembers were in attendance.
CIVILITY STATEMENT
PRESENTATIONS (00:11:10)
1. Proclamation - National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week • VM McKillop reads proclamation; Dispatch Supervisor Josie London accepts the proclamation with an acceptance speech.
2. Proclamation - Earth Day
• CMR Ross reads proclamation; John Muir Association President Mark Thomson and Superintendent K. Lynn Berry accept the proclamation with an acceptance speech.
3. Proclamation - Arbor Day
• CMR Malhi reads proclamation; Amos White accepts the proclamation with an acceptance speech.
4. Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month
• April 2024 - Brix, Craft Cocktails, Wine & Artisan Pizza o Chambers President Lisa Bonnington awards owner Corey Katz.
5. Martinez Community Foundation Update
• Presentation by President Stuart McCullough.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:47:43)
• Public Comment was made by Melissa Helm and Craig Lazzeretti.
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:54:39)
• VM McKillop pulls Consent Calendar item #13 and requests additional information from staff. o ACM Sugayan provides background and clarifying information. • Public comment: Anonymous.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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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 • Motion by CMR Ross, seconded by VM McKillop to approve consent calendar items #6 through #13.
o Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
6. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances
7. Motion to Approve City Council Action Minutes for April 3, 2024.
8. Motion to reject claim submitted by Tina West (GL-20954-MZ).
9. Motion to reject claim submitted by 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.
11. Motion approving Check Reconciliation Register and Wire Transfers dated April 4, 2024.
12. Adopt a resolution certifying the election results for the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Special Municipal Election.
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.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (01:06:21)
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.
• Presentation by ACM Sugayan and CE Enke.
• Public Comment: David Franco, Anonymous, Rita Smith, Mark, Craig Lazzeretti, and Meilin Duncan.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Ross, seconded by CMR Howard, to adopt the resolution, make findings, and direct staff as written.
• Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (02:27:20)
15. Receive a presentation regarding Coordinated Outreach Referral and Engagement (CORE) services in 3rd quarter of Fiscal Year 2024, discuss and provide direction. • Presentation by CORE Program Director Fadi Elhayek
• Public Comment: None.
• In depth discussion between CORE, staff and City Council. Council provided necessary direction.
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.
• Presentation by Chief White and CE Enke.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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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 • Public Comment: None.
• In depth discussion between staff and City Council. Council provided necessary direction to staff.
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 • Presentation by CM Chandler.
• Public Comment: Kevin Bacon and Craig Paulsen.
• Mayor Zorn continued this item to the next City Council meeting.
CHIEF OF POLICE (04:35:58)
18. Comments/Updates
• None.
CITY MANAGER (04:36:01)
19. Comments/Updates
• CM Chandler provides update on Joltin’ Joe and the Hometown Hero Project.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL (04:36:42)
20. Comments/Updates
• CMR Ross makes comments on general city businesses.
• CMR Malhi highlights upcoming City events.
• VM McKillop requests an update regarding downtown activities and programs. • Mayor Zorn comments on upcoming events and sporting events.
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 11:39 PM.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
4/17/2024
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Brianne Zorn
Mayor of the City of Martinez