CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION &
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Mayor Brianne Zorn
Vice Mayor Debbie McKillop
Councilmember Jay Howard
Councilmember Mark Ross
Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi
DATE: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
TIME:
5:30 PM – Study Session
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBER - 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553; and via Zoom
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
STUDY SESSION
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Jay Howard, Mark Ross, Satinder S. Malhi, Vice Mayor Debbie McKillop, Mayor Brianne Zorn
III. SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS
1. Receive presentation, hold discussion, and provide direction to staff regarding the Code Enforcement program and process improvements.
Presentation - Code Enforcement Program
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT - Agenda Items Only
V. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn to a Regular City Council Meeting on the 17th day of July 2024, at 7PM.
REGULAR MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER - Pledge of Allegiance
II. ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Jay Howard, Satinder S. Malhi, Mark Ross, Vice Mayor Debbie McKillop and Mayor Brianne Zorn
III. 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.
IV. PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation - Retirement of Jenice Harvey
Proclamation - Retirement of Jenice Harvey
2. Proclamation - National Park and Recreation Month
Proclamation - National Park and Recreation Month
3. Proclamation - Recognition of Service for Planning Commissioner Jonathan Bash Proclamation - Recognition of Service for Planning Commissioner Jonathan Bash
4. Proclamation - Annual Gala of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Contra Costa Proclamation - Annual Gala of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Contra Costa
5. ConFire Wildfire Season Preparedness Update
Presentation - ConFire Wildfire Season Preparedness Update
6. Receive and file the Measure H Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee Annual Report for FY 2022-23.
Staff Report - Measure H Annual Report to Council FY 2023 • Attachment A - Measure H Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Bylaws
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• Attachment B - FY 2022-23 Measure H Fund Summary by Year and Project Audited • Attachment C - FY 2022-23 Measure H Fund Summary Project Expenditures Audited
7. Receive and file the Measure D - Citizens' Oversight Committee FY 2022-23 Annual Report.
Staff Report - Measure D Annual Report to Council FY 2023 • Attachment A - Measure D Oversight Committee Formation Bylaws • Attachment B - Measure D Summary FY 2023 Audited By Year • Attachment C - Measure D Summary FY 2024 Unaudited By Year
V. PUBLIC COMMENT - Non-Agendized Items Only. Non-agenda public comment is limited to matters which are not action items listed elsewhere on the agenda, and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Comments related to items appearing on the following portions of the Agenda will be heard prior to the City Council taking acti on: Consent Calendar, General Business, Public Hearing, and Appointments to Commissions and/or Agencies.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
8. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
9. Motion to approve City Council Action Minutes for June 26, 2024.
Action Minutes 6-26-24
10. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Register, dated June 27, 2024 Check Reconciliation Register 6-27-2024
11. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Register, dated July 3, 2024 Check Reconciliation Register 7-3-2024
12. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with New Leaf Collaborative and the Martinez Unified School District for Recycling Program Education Services for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2024-25.
Staff Report - Tri-Party Recycling Agreement FY 2024-25 • Attachment A - Tri-Party Recycling Agreement FY 2024-25 Resolution - Recycling Program Education Support Services • Exhibit A - New Leaf Proposal Recycle Support 2024-2025 • Exhibit B - New Leaf Collaborative Business License Certificate • Exhibit C - New Leaf Collaborative Proof of Required Insurance (Redacted)
13. Adopt a resolution authorizing the continuation of a recruitment incentive program for police officers consisting of a referral bonus program, relocation assistance and academy reimbursement.
Staff Report - Extend Police Officer Recruitment Incentive Program Resolution - Extend Police Officer Recruitment Incentive Program
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14. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager Services Agreement with Michael Baker International to provide environmental review services for the TransMontaigne Railroad Spur Restoration Project for an additional amount of $69,738, a total amount not to exceed $339,333.
Staff Report - Amendment No. 1 Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International Resolution - Amendment No. 1 Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International • Exhibit A - MBI Proposal
***CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 6***
15. Adoption of Ordinance Prescribing Annual Sewer Service Charge in Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 6 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Second Reading).
Staff Report - Sanitation District No. 6 Ordinance (Second Reading) Ordinance No. 012 - Sanitation District No. 6
***RECONVENE AS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARTINEZ***
VII. GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS
16. Receive Informational Report on Fire Season Preparation on City Open Space and Park Properties.
Staff Report - Fire Season Preparation
• Attachment A - Location Map Open Spaces and Parks
• Attachment B - Open Space Inventory from Park System Master Plan (2007-2012) • Attachment C - Park Inventory from Park System Master Plan (2007-2012) • Attachment D - Minimum Abatement Standards
17. Receive informational report on the Martinez Marina.
Staff Report - Martinez Marina Update
• Attachment A - Press Release
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
18. Conduct a public hearing and adopt a Resolution approving amendments to the Growth Management Element of the General Plan.
Staff Report - Growth Management Element Update
• Attachment A - Strikethrough and Underline Version of Proposed Amendments Resolution - Growth Management Element Update
• Exhibit A - Draft Growth Management Element Update
19. Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution finding and declaring the property at 401 Marina Vista Avenue (Old Train Depot), Assessor’s Parcel Number 373-270-003, to be exempt from the California Surplus Land Act.
Staff Report - Old Train Depot Surplus Land Act Exemption Resolution - Old Train Depot Surplus Land Act Exemption
20. Conduct a public hearing, waive the reading, and introduce an Ordinance approving Amendments to Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Martinez Municipal Code (“MMC”) by amending: 1) Section 15.04.035A to revise the standard for accessory structures to be exempt from a building permit , 2) Section 15.11.010 to adopt the 2022 California Energy Code , 3) Section 15.30.050A.3.a.i to identify the floodplain requirements for residential construction, and 4) Section15.44.080M to allow flexibility for exterior lighting requirements for security purposes for commercial buildings.
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Staff Report - Amendments to Buildings and Construction Municipal Code Sections Ordinance - Amendments to Buildings and Construction Municipal Code Sections
21. Conduct a Public Hearing, waive the reading, and introduce an Ordinance establishing a Diversity and Cultural Commission by adding Chapter 2.42 (Diversity and Cultural Commission).
Staff Report - Establishment of a Diversity and Cultural Commission • Attachment A - Public Hearing Notice
Ordinance - Diversity and Cultural Commission
IX. CHIEF OF POLICE
22. Comments/Updates
X. CITY MANAGER
23. Comments/Updates
XI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
XII. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
24. Budget & Finance Subcommittee Report Out
XIII. CITY COUNCIL
25. Comments/Updates
XIV. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn to an Adjourned City Council meeting on the 31st of July 2024 at 7:00PM.
On July 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