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 | CEDD – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
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 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
I. CALL TO ORDER
• Mayor Zorn calls the meeting to order at 5:33PM.
II. ROLL CALL
• All Council members in attendance.
III. SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS (00:00)
1. Receive presentation, hold discussion, and provide direction to staff regarding the Code Enforcement program and process improvements.
• Presentation by: Mike Leontiades, City Building Officer. • In depth discussion held between City Council and staff; Staff receive necessary from City Council.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT (00:00)
• There was no Public Comment.
V. ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting 6:38PM.
REGULAR MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
• Mayor Zorn calls the meeting to order at 7:06PM.
II. ROLL CALL
• All Councilmembers are in attendance.
III. CIVILITY STATEMENT
IV. PRESENTATIONS (01:53)
1. Proclamation - Retirement of Jenice Harvey
• Mayor Zorn reads proclamation; Jenice Harvey accepts the proclamation with an acceptance speech.
2. Proclamation - National Park and Recreation Month
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 | CEDD – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
• CMR Malhi reads proclamation; PRMCC Commissioners accept the proclamation with an acceptance speech.
3. Proclamation - Recognition of Service for Planning Commissioner Jonathan Bash • CMR Ross reads proclamation; Jonathan Bash accepts the proclamation with an acceptance speech.
4. Proclamation - Annual Gala of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Contra Costa • CMR Howard reads proclamation; Nancy Hobart and Marilyn Thelen accept the proclamation with an acceptance speech.
5. ConFire Wildfire Season Preparedness Update
• PowerPoint presentation by Deputy Chief Charles Stark
6. Receive and file the Measure H Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee Annual Report for FY 2022-23. • Verbal report by City Treasurer Carolyn Robinson and CM Chandler.
7. Receive and file the Measure D - Citizens' Oversight Committee FY 2022-23 Annual Report. • Verbal report by City Treasurer Carolyn Robinson and CM Chandler.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT (39:19)
• Public Comment made by Gino Ditullio, A. Yusuri, and Craig Lazzeretti.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (48:04)
• Public Commenters: None
• Closing Council Comments: None
• Motion by CMR Ross to approve consent calendar items 8 through 14. Seconded by VM McKillop. Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
8. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
9. Motion to approve City Council Action Minutes for June 26, 2024.
10. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Register, dated June 27, 2024
11. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Register, dated July 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.
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.
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.
CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 6
ACTION MINUTES
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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 | CEDD – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
15. Adoption of Ordinance Prescribing Annual Sewer Service Charge in Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 6 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Second Reading). • Motion by Board member Ross to approve consent calendar item 15. Seconded by Vice Chair McKillop. Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
RECONVENE AS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARTINEZ
VII. GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (51:04)
16. Receive Informational Report on Fire Season Preparation on City Open Space and Park Properties. • Verbal Presenter: CE Enke
• Public Commenters: None
• City Council received report and held an in-depth discussion with staff.
17. Receive informational report on the Martinez Marina. • Presentation by: CED Bergman
• Public Commenters: Anja Brey, Julie Linford, Kevin Bacon, Darryl Foote, Tim, and Hunter Spitler.
• City Council received report and held an in-depth discussion with staff.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (02:01:06)
18. Conduct a public hearing and adopt a Resolution approving amendments to the Growth Management Element of the General Plan.
• Presentation by: Michael Cass, Planning Manager
• Public Commenters: None
• Closing Council Comments: None
• Motion by CMR Malhi to adopt the Resolution as written. Seconded by CMR Howard. Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
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.
• Presentation by: CED Bergman
• Public Commenters:
• Closing Council Comments:
• Motion by CMR Ross to adopt the Resolution as written. Seconded by CMR Malhi. Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
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. • Presentation by: Mike Leontiades, City Building Officer • Public Commenters: A. Yusuri.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
ACTION MINUTES
7-17-24
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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 | CEDD – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
• Motion by CMR Ross to introduce the Ordinance as written. Seconded by VM McKillop.
Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
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). • Presentation by: ACM Sugayan
• Public Commenters: None
• Closing Council Comments: None
• Motion by VM McKillop to introduce the Ordinance as written. Seconded by CMR Malhi.
Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
IX. CHIEF OF POLICE (02:38:54)
22. Comments/Updates
• Chief White provided an overview of the 4th of July event, and updates regarding recruitment and staffing.
X. CITY MANAGER (02:43:47)
23. Comments/Updates
• CM Chandler acknowledges and thanks staff for their work on the 4th of July event.
XI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
XII. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (02:44:25)
24. Budget & Finance Subcommittee Report Out
• Mayor Zorn provided verbal report out.
XIII. CITY COUNCIL (02:47:17)
25. Comments/Updates
• CMR Howard commented on City events and thanked staff for their efforts. • CMR Ross echoed CMR Malhi’s comments regarding the United States Navy exoneration of the Port Chicago 50, thanks staff for their efforts, and commented on Pine Meadow. • CMR Malhi commented on past and upcoming City events, and again acknowledged the exoneration of the Port Chicago 50.
• VM McKillop addressed a citizen complaint.
• Mayor Zorn announces upcoming City event.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 10:02PM.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
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Brianne Zorn, Mayor
City of Martinez