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 Development Director | FD – Finance Director DATE: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
TIME: 7:00PM – Regular Session
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.
REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
• Mayor Zorn calls the meeting to order at 7:14 PM.
ROLL CALL (00:03:58)
• VM McKillop was absent. All other Councilmembers were in attendance.
CIVILITY STATEMENT
PRESENTATIONS (00:04:13)
1. Proclamation – National Day of Service and Remembrance • Proclamation read by Mayor Zorn.
2. Proclamation – Martini Month
• Proclamation read and presented by Mayor Zorn.
• Received and acceptance speech by Martinez Chamber of Commerce.
3. Presentation – CCTA Update on Autonomous Vehicles in Martinez. • Presentation by Tim Haile, CCTA Executive Director.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:52:45)
• Public Comment was made by Marta Van Loan, Elaine Cortez, and Craig Lazzeretti.
CONSENT CALENDAR (01:02:54)
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Howard, seconded by CMR Malhi, to approve consent calendar items #1 through #10.
Motion carried; Four Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, Zorn), one Absent (McKillop).
1. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
2. Motion to approve City Council Action Minutes for July 31, 2024.
3. Motion to approve City Council Action Minutes for August 7, 2024.
4. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Registers dated August 1, 2024; August 2, 2024; August 8, 2024; August 9, 2024; August 15, 2024; and August 22, 2024.
5. Motion to reject claim presented by Lawrence Payton (GL-21123-MZ).
6. Motion to reject claim presented by Daniel Linden (GL-20736-MZ).
7. Adopt a resolution that provide CalPERS flat dollar amounts for employer medical contributions specifically for Sworn active employees and Sworn retirees.
ACTION MINUTES
9-4-2024
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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 Development Director | FD – Finance Director
8. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program.
9. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a funding agreement with Contra Costa Transportation Authority for the Smart Signals Project, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
10. Adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution 139-22 and reallocating $50,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding previously assigned for ESCO Technical Services to the ARPA Fund Balance.
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (01:04:34)
1. Receive informational report and hold discussion on maintenance work at the Hidden Lakes ponds. • Presenter: CE Enke.
• Public Comment: Craig Lazzeretti.
• In-depth discussion held between staff and City Council. Council provided necessary direction to staff.
2. Adopt a motion to approve transmittal of a proposed comment letter to Contra Costa Health Hazardous Materials Program on the Independent Safety Culture Assessment Report of the Martinez Refining Company. • Presenter: Steve Devine, Senior Management Analyst
• Public Comment: Brandon Mattson, Craig Lazzeretti, and Heidi Taylor. • Closing Council Comments: Request to include positive findings from page 15 of report, acknowledge some positives that came out of the report, and add on behalf of city council to acknowledge.
• Motion by CMR Ross, seconded by CMR Malhi to approve transmittal of the proposed letter with requested additions. Motion carried; Four Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, Zorn), One Absent (McKillop).
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
CHIEF OF POLICE (02:18:45)
1. Comments/Updates
• Chief White provides updates regarding upcoming flag raising ceremony, announcement of new staff, and follow up to CERT public comment.
CITY MANAGER (02:20:35)
1. Comments/Updates
• ACC Galileo provides updates regarding the November General Election.
2. Marina Verbal Update
• CM Chandler provides verbal updates.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (02:27:20)
1. Economic Development Subcommittee Report Out for July 24, 2024. (Continued from 7-31-24) • CMR Malhi and Ross provide verbal report out.
ACTION MINUTES
9-4-2024
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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 Development Director | FD – Finance Director CITY COUNCIL (02:31:56)
1. Comments/Updates
• CMR Howard comments on upcoming City events.
• CMR Ross thanks staff and comments on upcoming City events. • Mayor Zorn comments on past and future City events, and request for future agenda items. • CMR Malhi thanks and acknowledges staff; comments on and requests updates on a current residential concern; comments on diversity and unity.
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 9:52PM.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
9/4/2024
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Brianne Zorn
Mayor of the City of Martinez