ABBREVIATION KEY Page 1 of 4
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
Mayor Brianne Zorn
Vice Mayor Debbie McKillop
Councilmember Jay Howard
Councilmember Mark Ross
Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: June 26, 2024
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: City Council Chamber - 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553; and via Zoom
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CALL TO ORDER
o Mayor Zorn calls the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.
ROLL CALL (00:17:08)
o All Councilmembers present.
CIVILITY STATEMENT
PRESENTATIONS (00:17:45)
1. Proclamation - Golden State Canoe Center Paddlers
o Proclamation read and presented by Mayor Zorn. Received by Amy and George Marshall on behalf of the Golden State Canoe Center Paddlers.
2. Receive and file the Measure X Citizens’ Oversight Committee Annual Report for FY 2022-23. o Verbal report by City Treasurer Carolyn Robinson.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:28:49)
o Public comment received from Bill Nichols.
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:33:40)
o Public Comment: None.
o Closing Council Comments: None.
o Motion by VM McKillop, seconded by CMR Howard, to approve consent calendar items #3 –
18. Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
3. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
4. Motion to approve City Council Action Minutes for June 5, 2024.
5. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Register, dated May 30, 2024.
6. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Register, dated June 6, 2024.
7. Waive the reading and adopt the 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).
8. Adopt a resolution directing the City Manager to execute a consultant service agreement with SWA Group, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to support community engagement for the City's application for an Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant overseen by the
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ABBREVIATION KEY Page 2 of 4
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
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and approving an allocation of $25,000 in America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds consistent with the City’s ARPA Spending Priorities Plan.
9. By motion, approve the following resolutions for the Campbell Theater, 636 Ward Street:
1 - Approving the Eighth Amendment to the Commercial Lease Agreement with JaBa, LLC for use of the Premises located at 636 Ward Street and authorizing the City Manager to execute same; and
2 - Approving the Eighth Amendment to the Commercial Sublease Agreement with Onstage Repertory Theater (“Onstage”) for use of the premises located at 636 Ward Street and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
10. By motion, approve the plans and specifications and authorize staff to advertise for bids for the Webster Drive Hydropneumatic Tank Replacement, Project No. C7050, and adopt a resolution finding the Webster Drive Hydropneumatic Tank Replacement, Project No. C7050, Categorically Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15302(c).
11. By motion, approve the plans and specifications and authorize staff to advertise for bids for the 2024 Accessibility Project, Project No. C1040, and adopt a resolution finding the 2024 Accessibility Project - Project No. C1040 exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) and approve the transfer of $185,000 of Gas Tax Funds from Project No. C1040 and $190,000 of Measure D funds from Project No. C1071 for the 2024 Accessibility Project.
12. By motion, approve the plans and specifications and authorize staff to advertise for bids for the Morello Sidewalk Gap Closure, Project No. C2014, and adopt a resolution approving the transfer of $90,000 in HUTA Gas Tax funds from Project C2012 to Project No. C2014.
13. Adopt a Resolution accepting the improvements, easements, and offer of dedication for Subdivision 9358, Traditions at the Meadow, and authorize the release of bonds and securities.
14. Adopt a Resolution accepting the bid of American Pavement Systems, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, in an amount not to exceed $2,106,300, which includes a 10% contingency of $191,507.
15. Adopt a Resolution establishing a Fee Deferral Program (“Program”) which would allow property owners to defer the payment of fees until final inspection, certificate of occupancy, or another specified time from the date of building permit issuance, whichever comes first, provided a Fee Deferral Agreement has been executed by the Community and Economic Development Director, Planning Manager, or designee.
16. Quarterly Investment Report for the Month Ended September 30, 2023.
17. Quarterly Investment Report for the Month Ended December 31, 2023.
18. Quarterly Investment Report for the Month Ended March 31, 2024.
GENERAL BUSINESS (00:35:05)
19. Adopt resolutions amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Cycle Budget; approving the allocation of $147,731 in remaining American Rescue Plan Act Funds; approving loans totaling $216,002 to the Marina Enterprise Fund, Marina Management Fund, and Marina Debt Service Fund; establishing a Gann Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and approving the City-Wide Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
o Presentation by: ACM Sugayan
o Public Comment: Craig Lazzeretti
o Closing Council Comments: None
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ABBREVIATION KEY Page 3 of 4
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
o Motion by CMR Ross, seconded by VM McKillop, to adopt resolution amending the FY Mid- Cycle budget, approving allocation of ARPA funds, and approving loans. Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
o Motion by CMR Howard, seconded by VM McKillop, to adopt a resolution establishing Gann Appropriations. Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn). o Motion by CMR Malhi, seconded by VM McKillop, to adopt a resolution approving the City- Wide Salary Schedule. Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
***CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 6***
PUBLIC HEARINGS (01:39:50)
20. Perform the following:
1. Conduct Public Hearing, receive oral comments and written protests.
2. Close the Public Hearing.
3. Introduce Ordinance No. 012 SD -6 accepting the annual written report, establishing the amount of the annual sewer service charge per unit in Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 6 for the 2024- 25 fiscal year and directing that the charge be collected on the county tax roll in the amount of $2,450 for Fiscal Years FY 2024-25, and FY 2025-26.
4. Continue the adoption of the ordinance to July 17, 2024 for a second reading. o Presentation by: Ali Hatefi, Assistant City Engineer
o Public Comment: None
o Closing Council Comments: None
o Motion by CMR Ross, seconded by CMR Howard, to introduce Ordinance as written. Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
***RECONVENE AS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARTINEZ***
CHIEF OF POLICE (01:47:40)
21. Comments/Updates
o Captain Salamid provided verbal update regarding the city-wide evacuation drill.
CITY MANAGER (01:49:40)
22. Comments/Updates
o CM Chandler provided verbal update regarding the Waterfront Trust Land Use Plan, EPA Grant and upcoming Workshop.
23. Receive and file report regarding PBF Energy refinery investigation and associated updates.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES (01:52:00)
24. Adopt a resolution approving City Council Advisory Body Appointment Liaisons to commissions and committees for all scheduled and unscheduled vacancies. o Presentation by: Mayor Zorn
o Public Comment: None
o Closing Council Comments: None
o Motion by CMR Malhi, seconded by VM McKillop, to adopt the resolution as written. Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
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ABBREVIATION KEY Page 4 of 4
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
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (01:55:10)
25. Waterfront and Marina Subcommittee Report Out for June 10, 2024 o VM McKillop provided verbal report out. Additional comments provided by CMR Howard, CMR Ross, CMR Malhi, CM Chandler, and CED Bergman.
CITY COUNCIL (02:25:35)
26. Comments/Updates
o CMR Howard praised staff and their efforts.
o CMR Ross commented on evacuation drill, entryway signs, fireworks. o CMR Malhi commented on recent & upcoming events, Contra Costa County Grand Jury Report; announces new City Hall hours; and requested updates from staff. o VM McKillop commented on recent events.
o Mayor Zorn comments on Grand Jury Report, and upcoming events.
ADJOURNMENT
o Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 9:36PM.
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Prepared by:
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
6/26/2024
Approved by:
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Brianne Zorn
Mayor of the City of Martinez