ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Brianne Zorn
Vice Mayor Debbie McKillop
Councilmember Jay Howard
Councilmember Mark Ross
Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi
DATE: October 23, 2024
TIME: 7:00 PM – Adjourned 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.
CALL TO ORDER
• Mayor Zorn called the meeting to order at 7:13 PM.
ROLL CALL (00:08:27)
• All Councilmembers were in attendance.
CIVILITY STATEMENT
PRESENTATIONS (00:08:45)
1. Proclamation - Red Ribbon Week
o Proclamation reading by Mayor Zorn.
2. Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month
o October 2024 - Special Olympics of Northern California • Award presented by Chamber President to Katie Ostrom, VP Development & Law Enforcement, and Amara Bates, Sr Development Director.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:16:50)
• Public Comment was received from Paul Hollidge.
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:20:55)
• Consent Calendar Items #1-9
o Public Comment: None.
o Closing Council Comments: None.
o Motion by CMR Ross, seconded by VM McKillop, to approve consent calendar items #1- 9. Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn)
1. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
2. Motion to approve City Council Action Minutes for October 2, 2024.
3. Motion approving Check Reconciliation Registers dated September 26, October 3, and October 10, 2024.
4. Motion to reject claim presented by Mary Louise Young (GL-21228-MZ).
5. Waive the reading and adopt the Ordinance approving a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Martinez Municipal Code (“MMC”) by establishing new and amending existing regulations by 1) adding Chapter 22.45 (Exceptions); 2) adding Chapter 22.81 (Development Incentives and Community Benefits Program); and 3) amending Chapters 22.04 (Definitions), 22.10 (Agricultural Districts), 22.12 (Residential Districts), 22.14 (PA Professional and Administrative 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 | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director Districts); 22.15 (Site Development Regulations), 22.16 (Commercial Districts), 22.17 (Affordable Housing Overlay District), 22.18 (Industrial Districts), 22.19 (Civic District), 22.20 (GF Government Facilities Districts), 22.22 (RI Recreational Facilities Districts), 22.23 (Downtown Shoreline District), 22.29 (Alhambra Valley District), 22.36 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities), and 22.43 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) by adding definitions for “Community Benefit,” “Development Incentive”, and “Flexible Community Benefit”, and amending the definitions of “State Licensed Transitional Housing” and “Supportive Housing;” updating the development standards (such as density, height and stories, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, and private outdoor space) to comply with the aforementioned new Chapters; updating the permitted height to comply with the 2023-2031 Housing Element; adding Floor Area Ratio requirements; clarifying the ADU Bonus Program; permitting Accessory Dwelling Units on properties with religious institutions; and other minor amendments.
6. Waive the reading and adopt the Ordinance approving a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Martinez Municipal Code (“MMC”) by: 1) adding Chapters 22.58 (Lot Consolidation Incentives) and 22.59 (Project Phasing Facilitation Measures); 2) amending Chapter 22.36 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities) to comply with Assembly Bill (“AB”) 894 regarding shared parking, to comply with AB 2097 regarding minimum parking requirements within one-half mile of public transit, and to update restaurant parking requirements; and 3) amending the definition of “Home Occupation” in Chapter 22.04 (Definitions).
7. Receive and file Quarterly Investment Report for the Month Ended September 30, 2024.
8. Adopt motion authorizing the City's submittal of the Federal EPA Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant application.
9. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Willdan Financial Services for Citywide Cost Allocation Study.
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (00:22:20)
1. Conduct a Public Hearing, waive first reading, and introduce an Ordinance amending Martinez Municipal Code Chapter 12.36 (Marina Regulations) of Title 12 (City Real Property) and Chapter 1.12 (Enforcement) of Title 1 (General Provisions) relating to use of the Martinez Marina.
• Presenter: CED Bergman.
• Public Comment: Anja B. and L. Willis.
• Closing Council Comments: Include non-substantive changes provided by staff; Clear-up definition and use of the words “Marina” and “Harbor.”
• Motion by CMR Ross, seconded by CMR Howard to approve the ordinance as presented in first reading and include the non-substantive, redlined revisions provided by staff and further clarified on by the City Attorney, and other comments provided by staff and Council, including corrections to notice before prior entry of a vessel, and clarifying the definition and use of the words “Marina” and “Harbor.” Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
2. Conduct a public hearing and approve a resolution adopting the Marina Fee Schedule to establish user fees and service charges for the Martinez Marina.
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 | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director • Presenter: CED Bergman.
• Public Comment: Anja B., Kevin Bacon, and Bill Pearson. • Closing Council Comments: Provide report of water distribution to the Marina, including data on a specific meter, its reading, and the incurred fees. • Mayor Zorn postponed this item to the November 6, 2024 City Council meeting.
3. Conduct a public hearing and at the conclusion of the public hearing adopt a resolution incorporating the 2024 City of Martinez Conflict of Interest Code and its Appendix. • Presenter: ACC Galileo
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Howard, seconded by VM McKillop, to adopt the resolution as written.
Motion carried: (4) Four Ayes (Howard, Ross, McKillop, Zorn) - (1) One Absent (Malhi).
4. Conduct a public hearing, waive the first reading, and introduce an Ordinance amending Section
2.04.050 of Chapter 2.04 and Section 2.68.080 of Chapter 2.68, adding Section 2.06.010 and Chapter 2.06, and repealing Sections 2.60.020 and 2.60.030 of Chapter 2.60 of the Martinez Municipal Code regarding Appointed Officers.
• Presenter: CM Chandler.
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Howard, seconded by VM McKillop, to approve the ordinance as presented in first reading. Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
CHIEF OF POLICE (02:04:30)
1. Comments/Updates
• Chief White responded to Public Comment and Council questions concerning security and enforcement for the November Election.
CITY MANAGER (02:06:05)
1. Comments/Updates
• CM Chandler references upcoming Capital Improvement project updates in next e- newsletter.
• ACM Sugayan announces upcoming Dia De Los Muertos Recreation event.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (02:09:00)
1. School Liaison Subcommittee Report Out (10/7/2024)
• CMR Malhi provided verbal report out.
2. Budget & Finance Subcommittee Report Out (10/21/2024) 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 | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director • VM McKillop provided verbal report out.
CITY COUNCIL (02:12:45)
1. Comments/Updates
• VM McKillop provided an update regarding the Sicilian sister city delegation visit; addresses competing interests and disturbances impacting downtown residents and businesses.
• CMR Malhi echoes CM McKillops downtown comments; recapped Annual League of CalCities Conference; remarks need for a downtown public restroom; remarks passing of Sandra Hall.
• Mayor Zorn recapped Annual League of CalCities Conference; announces upcoming events; comments on noise Ordinance exception.
• CMR Ross comments on Sandra Hall and Kathy Olson passing, downtown issues and possible solutions; thanks City based Foundations; reminds residents to vote. • CMR Howard echoes downtown comments and requests update on Joltin’ Joe.
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 9:47 PM.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
10/23/2024
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Brianne Zorn
Mayor of the City of Martinez