CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
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Mayor Brianne Zorn
Vice Mayor Debbie McKillop
Councilmember Jay Howard
Councilmember Mark Ross
Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi
DAT
E: July 31, 2024
TIME: 7:00PM
PLACE: City Council Chamber, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553; and via Zoom F
ull 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.
CALL TO ORDER
• Mayor Zorn called the meeting to order at 7:19pm
ROLL CALL (00:00:40)
• All Councilmembers are in attendance.
CIVILITY STATEMENT
PRESENTATIONS (00:00:55)
1. P
roclamation - Retirement of Laura Austin
• Proclamation read by Mayor Brianne Zorn and accepted by Laura Austin.
2. P
roclamation - National Night Out 2024
• Proclamation read by Mayor Zorn; Accepted by Chief White who spoke a few words.
3. C
hamber of Commerce Business of the Month - July 2024
• Blue Bare Made
• Presented by Adam Hoffert, Board President; Accepted by Jenny Bare who spoke a few words
4. C
hamber of Commerce Annual Report Out
• Presentation by Adam Hoffert, Board President.
5. D
owntown Martinez & Co Annual Report Out
• Presentation by Kara Klotchman, Director.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:25:15)
• Public Comment made by Marta Van Loan and James Joyce.
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:32:08)
• Public Comment: None
• Closing Council Comments: None
• Motion by CMR Ross to a pprove Consent Calendar items #1 – 15. Seconded by CMR Howard .
Mo
tion passes, all Ayes.
1. M
otion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
2. M
otion to approve City Council Action Minutes for July 17, 2024.
3. M
otion approving the Check Reconciliation Register, dated July 18, 2024.
4. M
otion approving the Check Reconciliation Register, dated July 25, 2024
5. M
otion approving the Check Reconciliation Register dated July 26, 2024. 6 . A
dopt Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the Martinez Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Martinez & Co. for their budgeted annual allocations of $45,000.
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7. Waive the reading, and adopt the 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) Section 15.44.080M to allow flexibility for exterior lighting requirements for security purposes for commercial buildings.
8. Waive the reading and adopt the Ordinance establishing a Diversity and Cultural Commission by adding Chapter 2.42 (Diversity and Cultural Commission).
9. Receive and File Fiscal Year 2022-23 Measure F Report.
10. Quarterly Investment Report for month ended June 30, 2024.
11. Adopt a resolution levying special taxes within the Community Facilities District 2021 -01 (Public Services).
12. Adopt Motion approving the plans and specifications, and authorizing staff to advertise for bids for the City Hall Roof Replacement, Project No. C4019.
13. By motion, accept donation from anonymous donor pursuant to the City’s Donation and Sponsorship Policy.
14. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to a contract with CrisisMC911 and clarify the not to exceed amount is per fiscal year.
15. By motion, authorize the City Manager to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with TRB+ Associates for FY 2025 services in a not exceed contract amount of $124,000.00.
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (00:42:20)
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the public art application for a proposed mural on the southern wall of the Universal Sports Academy complex, located at 330 Ferry Street, and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Joe DiMaggio Hometown Hero Project and the artist, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
• Presentation by: Kerry Rivers, Management Analyst
• Public Comment: Bob Cellini (Applicant) and Anonymous. • Closing Council Comments: None
• Motion by: VM McKillop t o adopt resolution as written and authorize the execution of an agreement. Seconded by CMR Howard. Motion passes, all Ayes.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the public art application for a proposed Martinez Art Pianos temporary installation, with an initial pilot for one piano at Main Street Plaza, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Martinez Arts Association and artist(s), in a form approved by the City Attorney, and authorizing any future pianos to be reviewed and approved by the Public Art Review Committee. • Presentation by: Kerry Rivers, Management Analyst
• Public Comment: Megan Kammerer (Applicant).
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Malhi to adopt resolution as written, authorize the execution of an agreement, and authorize the review and approval of future pianos. Seconded by CMR Ross. Motion passes, all Ayes.
3. Receive report, hold discussion, and by motion, approve the Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2024- 25 Community Groups Funding Program (“CGFP”) awards.
• Presentation by: Kerry Rivers, Management Analyst
• Public Comment: Janette Kennedy.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Ross to approve the FY24-25 CGFP awards. Seconded by VM McKillop. Motion passes, all Ayes.
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4. Adopt a motion approving the plans and specifications, and authorizing staff to advertise for construction and material bids for the Municipal Fishing Pier Renovation, Project C8017, upon approval of the Authorization to Use Grant Funds from Housing and Urban Development for Community Project Funding Grant B-23-CP-CA-023.
• Presentation by: CE Enke
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Howard a pproving plans and specifications, and authorize advertising for project renovation. Seconded by CMR Ross. Motion passes, all Ayes.
5. Receive a presentation regarding Coordinated Outreach Referral and Engagement (CORE) services in 4th quarter of Fiscal Year 2024, discuss and provide direction. • Presentation by: Fadi Elhayek, Outreach Director; and Rebecca Sanders, Outreach Coordinator. • Public Comment: None
• In depth discussion held between Council, presenters, and staff. City Council provided the necessary direction.
6. Adopt a resolution approving the Mid- Cycle Adjustments and Appropriations/Transfers to the Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years 2023-24 through 2024-25. • Presentation by: Ali Hatefi, Assistant City Engineer
• Public Comment: None
• Closing Council Comments: None
• Motion by VM McKillop t o adopt resolution as written. Seconded by CMR Malhi. Motion passes, all Ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (02:59:45)
1. Conduct a Public Hearing considering adoption of a Resolution approving new maximum solid waste collection rates and approving an amendment to the Allied Waste Systems, Inc., d.b.a. Allied Waste Services of Contra Costa County and d.b.a. Republic Services of Contra Costa County franchise agreements for solid waste and recycling services, pursuant to a third-party conducted rate review utilizing the 2011 “Rate Setting Process and Methodology Manual for Solid Waste Charges” and increasing maximum residential, commercial, industrial, and multi- family solid waste collection rates by 22.26%, excepting an 18.32% increase in the 32 -gallon residential service levels, effective September 1, 2024, as set forth in Exhibit C to the franchise agreements.
• Presentation by: Steve Devine, Senior Management Analyst; and Erik Nylund, Crowe Director. • Public Comment: Vic Cabrera, General Manager of Republic Services, and Susan Hurl, Division Municipal Services Manager for Republic Services.
• Closing Council Comments: None
• Motion by CMR Ross to adopt resolution as written. Seconded by VM McKillop. Motion passes, all Ayes.
CHIEF OF POLICE (04:00:20)
1. Comments & Updates
• Chief White announce d new Police Officer , and announced the recent appointment made to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
CITY MANAGER (04:01:30)
1. Comments & Updates
• CM Chandler provided a Public Works update regarding Hidden Lakes pond and pool heaters.
Power Outage – Mayor Zorn continued the remaining agenda items and adjourned the meeting.
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AP
POINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES (00:34:02)
1. Adopt a resolution designating Mayor Brianne Zorn as the Voting Delegate, Vice Mayor Debbie McKillop as First Alternate and Councilmember Jay Howard as Second Alternate to the League of California Cities 2024 Annual Conference. (Continued)
2. A
dopt a resolution ratifying the Mayor’s appointment of Councilmember Jay Howard to the County Connection Board of Directors. (Continued)
3. Adopt a resolution approving appointments to multiple Advisory Bodies. • Presentation by: Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
• Public Comment: Rob Parolek, Peggy Huston and Marcos Barajas. • Closing Council Comments: None
• Motion by VM McKillop to adopt resolution as written. Seconded by CMR Howard. Motion passes , al
l Ayes.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
1. E
conomic Development Subcommittee Report Out for July 24, 2024. (Continued)
CITY COUNCIL
1. C
omments & Updates (Continued)
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 11:42PM.
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repared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
7/31/24 ____________________________
Brianne Zorn
Mayor of the City of Martinez