ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 1 of 3
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 Mayor Brianne Zorn
Vice Mayor Debbie McKillop
Councilmember Jay Howard
Councilmember Mark Ross
Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi
DATE: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
TIME: 7:00 PM
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 7:01 PM.
ROLL CALL (00:12:00)
• All Councilmembers were in attendance.
CIVILITY STATEMENT
PRESENTATIONS (00:13:08)
1. Proclamation – Native American Heritage Month
• Proclamation ready by Mayor Zorn.
• Accepted by Corrina Gould on behalf of the Lisjan (Ohlone) Nation.
2. Swearing In of Re-certified CERT Members
• City Clerk Hernandez performed Oath of Office for CERT Team Members: Stephen Andrews, Gary Wendt-Bogear, Lynette Brogan, Clifford Chan, Madonna Datzman, David Dyche, Nancy Fleischauer, Teddie Gilbert, Cindy Hampton, David Landsborough, Brian Lindblom, Steve Nissen, Ginger Ogden, Milagros Ojermark, Catherine Owen, Beth Rainsford, Josie Saluna, John “Chris” Sampson, James Smithwick, Marissa Smithwick, Michael Steele, Marta Van Loan, Janice Witul and Lucinda Cartwright.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:23:24)
1. Public Comment was received from Max Godino.
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:24:44)
• Consent Calendar Item #6 pulled by Mayor Zorn.
o Public Comment: None
o Council Comments: Mayor Zorn and Staff reviewed proposed revisions resulting from the first reading of the Ordinance.
• Consent Calendar Item #1-5 and 7:
o Public Comment: None
o Closing Council Comments: None
• Motion by CMR Howard, seconded by VM McKillop, to adopt consent calendar items #1 through 7. 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 23, 2024.
Action Minutes
11-6-2024
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 2 of 3
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
3. Motion to reject claim presented by Kenneth McCoy (GL-21228-MZ-2).
4. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Registers dated October 17 and October 24, 2024.
5. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Public Trust Advisors, LLC in a form approved by the City Attorney to provide investment advisory services.
6. Waive the reading and adopt the Ordinance amending Martinez Municipal Code (“MMC”) 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.
7. Waive the reading and adopt the 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.
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (00:31:29)
1. Receive presentation from Contra Costa Health and hold discussion on the finalized Independent Investigation Report (Root Cause Analysis) and Safety Culture Assessment Report related to the November 2022 spent catalyst incident at the Martinez Refining Company. • Presenter: Nicole Heath, Director of Hazardous Materials Program (Contra Costa Health); and Scott Berger, President (Berger & Associates). • Public Comment: None.
• Council and presenter held in depth discussion.
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Baker Tilly in the amount of $91,700 to assist in the development of a four-year strategic plan to prioritize the goals and strategies of critical importance to the City today and over the next four years. • Presenter: ACM Sugayan
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Howard, seconded by CMR Ross , to adopt the resolution as written.
Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (01:29:44)
1. Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Marina Fee Schedule to establish user fees and service charges for the Martinez Marina.
• Presenter: CED Bergman.
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Ross, seconded by VM McKillop, to adopt the resolution as written.
Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
CHIEF OF POLICE (01:33:59)
1. Comments/Updates
• Chief White reported on two recent incidents.
Action Minutes
11-6-2024
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 3 of 3
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 MANAGER (01:36:43)
1. Comments/Updates
• CM Chandler acknowledges and expresses thanks to Police staff for recent efforts. • ACM Sugayan reported on upcoming City events.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (01:43:14)
1. Waterfront and Marina Subcommittee Report Out (10-28-2024) • VM McKillop provided verbal report out.
2. Franchise and Public Infrastructure Subcommittee Report Out (10-28-2024) • CMR Ross and CMR Howard provided verbal report out.
CITY COUNCIL (01:48:53)
1. Comments/Updates
• CMR Howard comments on recent and upcoming City events and thanks CMR Ross for his years of service.
• CMR Ross comments on recent election.
• CMR Malhi recognizes and thanks staff and public; comments on upcoming events and holidays.
• VM McKillop celebrates CERT and Police Department; comments on DiMaggio boat preservation efforts.
• Mayor Zorn thanks staff and members of the public for efforts on recent City events; comments on upcoming Council meeting and city events; alerts public to upcoming settlement hearing and application window for new Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 8:53 PM.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
11/6/2024
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Brianne Zorn
Mayor of the City of Martinez