Mayor Brianne Zorn
Vice Mayor Debbie McKillop
Councilmember Jay Howard
Councilmember Mark Ross
Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
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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 DATE: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
TIME: 5:30PM – Study Session
7:00PM – Regular Session
PLACE: Council Chamber, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553; and Councilmember Howard Via zoom from 555 California Street, 01 Basement, San Francisco, CA 94104 Full details are available via audio/video recording on the City website. Additional documents pertaining to City Council meetings (i.e. written public comment, presentations) can be found on the City website.
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
• Mayor Zorn calls the meeting to order at 5:36 PM.
ROLL CALL (00:00:48)
• CMR Ross and Malhi; VM McKillop and Mayor Zorn were in attendance. CMR Howard was absent.
STUDY SESSION ITEMS (00:01:11)
1. Conduct a study session to provide policy recommendations on the proposed Development Incentives and Community Benefits Program.
• Presenter: Associate Planner Brandon Northart
• In-depth discussion held between staff and City Council. Council answered all questions posed by staff, effectively giving necessary direction and information for next steps.
PUBLIC COMMENT (01:16:36)
• Public Comment was made by Max Godino, Abby, Craig Lazzeretti, and Kristin Henerson.
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 7:03PM
REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
• Mayor Zorn calls the meeting to order at 7:14 PM.
ROLL CALL (00:00:30)
• CMR Ross and Malhi; VM McKillop, Mayor Zorn and Mayor-For-A-Day Rayann Marazzani were in attendance. CMR Howard was absent.
CIVILITY STATEMENT
PRESENTATIONS (00:01:35)
1. New Staff Introductions and Internal Promotions
• Chief White introduces Dimitri Ellis, Police Officer Trainee; Jacob Narayan, Police Officer Trainee; Juan Gutierrez Jimenez, Police Officer Trainee; and announces the promotion of Julissa Vargas from Police Officer Trainee to Police Officer.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
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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 • FD Du introduces Minh Nguyen, Account Tech III; and announces the promotion of Kristine Sosa, from Senior Accountant to Finance Manager.
2. Proclamation - Mayor for the Day
• Proclamation read and presented by Mayor Zorn.
• Received by Rayann Marazzani, 5th Grader at John Muir Elementary, with acceptance speech.
3. Proclamation - National Gun Violence Awareness Day
• Proclamation read and presented by CMR Malhi.
• Received by Craig Lazzeretti with acceptance speech.
4. Proclamation - LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month
• Proclamation read and presented by all Council members. • Received by Michele Bailey, Community Member.
5. Proclamation - Juneteenth Week
• Proclamation read and presented by VM McKillop.
• Received by Nakenya Allen, Community Member.
6. Contra Costa Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee Update • Verbal presentation by Keith Wayne, Martinez Committee Member.
7. Update - Wildfire Evacuation Exercise on June 22, 2024 • PowerPoint presentation by Lieutenant Lekse and Doug Pittman, Consultant.
8. Presentation - Marin Clean Energy
• PowerPoint presentation by Kiara Donato, MCE Community Development Manager.
PUBLIC COMMENT (01:10:43)
• Public Comment was made by Craig Lazzeretti, Melissa Heim, Joseph Chavez, Joe Kunzler, Andy Kelley, Kristin Henderson, and Taylor-Anne Vaughan.
CONSENT CALENDAR (01:31:33)
• Public comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None
• Motion by CMR Ross, seconded by CMR Malhi, to approve consent calendar items #9 through #22, and 25.
Motion carried; Four Ayes (Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn), 1 Absent (Howard).
9. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
10. Motion to approve action minutes for May 15, 2024.
11. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Registers, dated May 7 and May 9, 2024.
12. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Register, dated May 16, 2024.
13. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Register, dated May 23, 2024.
14. Adopt a resolution requesting and consenting to consolidation with Contra Costa County for the Martinez General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024, and setting specifications of the election order.
15. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute an agreement with the County of Contra Costa for part-time Coordinated Outreach Referral and Engagement (CORE) services for Fiscal Year 24-
25. 16. Adopt a resolution approving amendments to the Community Groups Funding Policy (“CGFP”).
17. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute for and on behalf of the City of Martinez for 2022-2023 Winter Storm Emergency Repair Projects Applications for Public Assistance (FEMA DR4683).
CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
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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
18. Receive informational report on the 2024 summer season for the Community and Recreation Services Division.
19. Adopt resolutions:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the agreement for consulting services with Park Engineering for an additional amount of $275,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $750,000 and to extend the agreement through June 30, 2025.
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for consulting services with Swinerton Management and Consulting for an additional amount of $350,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $550,000 and to extend the agreement through June 30, 2025.
20. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with TRB+ Associates for a new not exceed contract amount of $100,000.
21. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the consulting service agreement with Krisch & Company to provide accounting services until January 31, 2025, with a total contract limit not to exceed $143,800.
22. Adopt a resolution accepting the improvements, easements, and offer of dedication for Subdivision 9263, Laurel Knoll, and authorize the release of bonds and securities.
23. Receive and file Quarterly Investment Report for the Month Ended September 30, 2023. • Mayor Zorn pushed this item to next Regular meeting.
24. Adopt a resolution accepting the bid of MCK Services, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any change orders until completion of Project No. C1076 in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, in an amount not to exceed $3,736,200, which includes a 10% contingency of $339,736 and approve allocation of $119,000 of SB-1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation (RMRA) Funds to Project No. C1076. • Pulled by CMR Malhi to receive additional information for clarification from staff. • Motion by CMR Malhi, seconded by VM McKillop to adopt the resolution as written. Motion carried; Four Ayes (Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn), 1 Absent (Howard).
25. 1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and staff to implement a Side Letter Agreement with the Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 324, effective June 1, 2024, and
2) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Management Compensation Plan (MCP) to amend the salary of Water Plant Manager. ***CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 6***
26. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Martinez, as constituting the Board of Directors of Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 6, setting a public hearing for the collection of sewer service charges on the county tax roll for the 2024-25 fiscal year. • Public comment: None.
• Closing Board Comments: None
• Motion by Board member Ross, seconded by Board member Malhi, to adopt resolution as written.
Motion carried; Four Ayes (Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn), 1 Absent (Howard). ***RECONVENE AS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARTINEZ***
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (01:41:48)
27. Receive report and provide direction on the forthcoming Public Hearing scheduled for July 17, 2024, which will introduce a draft ordinance to establish a new commission dedicated to community initiatives that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
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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 • Presenter: ACM Sugayan
• Public Comment: Tracey Webb, Craig Lazzeretti, Abby, Kristin Henderson, Max Godino, Steeve Boulingui.
• In-depth discussion held between staff and City Council. Council provided necessary direction to staff.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (02:47:50)
28. Hold Public Hearing for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts (LLADs) and approve the following:
a) Motion ordering any changes in improvements, report, diagram or assessments. b) Adopt Resolution approving the Engineer’s Report and confirming the district diagram and assessments for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year.
c) Resolution overruling protests (if required, must be adopted by 4/5 vote). for the following Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts:
1979-3 (LL-2) Village Oaks Terrace
1981-3 Muir Station Park
1983-3 Vista Oaks
1988-1 Center Martinez
1994-1 Creekside
1997-1 Brittany Hills
2000-2 Terra Vista
2001-1 Alhambra Estates
• Presenter: CE Enke
• Public comment: None
• Closing Council Comments: None
• Motion by CMR Ross, seconded by VM McKillop, to adopt all Resolutions as written for all Assessment Districts. Motion carried; Four Ayes (Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn), 1 Absent (Howard).
29. Conduct a public hearing, waive the reading, and introduce an Ordinance approving a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Martinez Municipal Code by: 1) amending Chapter 22.04 (Definitions) to add definitions for “Concessions” and “Waivers” and 2) establishing new and amending existing regulations for California State Density Bonus Law by revoking Chapter 22.57 (Density Bonus) and adding Chapter 22.80 (Density Bonus).
• Presenter: Associate Planner Brandon Northart
• Public comment: None
• Closing Council Comments: None
• Motion by VM McKillop, seconded by CMR Ross, to introduce the Ordinance as written. Motion carried; Four Ayes (Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn), 1 Absent (Howard).
CHIEF OF POLICE (02:58:39)
30. Comments/Updates
• Chief White provides updates regarding parole hearing for Ofc. Tarantino’s killer.
CITY MANAGER (02:59:15)
31. Comments/Updates
• CM Chandler provides updates regarding the pool, 4th of July, Planning Division Work Plan,
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES (03:01:52)
32. Adopt a resolution approving appointments and reappointments to multiple Advisory Bodies. • Presenter: ACC Galileo
CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
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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
• Closing Council Comments: None
• Motion by CMR Malhi, seconded by CMR Ross to adopt resolution as written. Motion carried; Four Ayes (Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn), 1 Absent (Howard).
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL (03:04:45)
33. Comments/Updates
• CMR Ross loved the “Mayor for a Day”.
• Mayor Zorn congratulates Alhambra High School graduates and all 5th Grade students on their upcoming promotions; announces lodging needs for Sturgeon players. • CMR Malhi echoes Mayor’s comments on student graduations; reports out on Boys & Girls Club Gala; remarks on recent events; thanks & acknowledges Chief White and PD staff for their response to public concerns.
• VM McKillop gives shout out to Police Department, CERT and Doug Pittman for their efforts on the upcoming Evacuation Drill; supports Sturgeon player; congratulates all graduates; and wishes everyone a “Happy Father’s Day!”
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 10:24PM.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
6/5/2024
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Brianne Zorn
Mayor of the City of Martinez