ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 1 of 6 CMR – City Council Member | VM – Vice Mayor | CT – City Treasurer | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager | CA – City Attorney | CC –City Clerk | CE – City Engineer | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
Mayor Brianne Zorn
Vice Mayor Jay Howard
Councilmember Greg Young
Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi
Councilmember Debbie McKillop
DATE: Wednesday, December 18, 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 calls the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
ROLL CALL
• All Councilmembers were present.
CIVILITY STATEMENT
PRESENTATIONS (00:16:35)
1. Proclamation - Kristine Sosa
o Proclamation read by Mayor Zorn and accepted by Kristine Sosa who spoke a few words.
2. Proclamation - Jewel Roemer Appreciation Day
o Proclamation ready by Mayor Zorn and accepted by Jewel Roemer who spoke a few words.
3. 2024 Annual Tree Program Update
o Presentation by CE Enke.
4. Receive presentation from Republic Services.
o Presentation by Vic Cabrera, General Manager of Republic Services
5. Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month
o December 2024 - Martinez Community Foundation
i. Award presented by the Chamber of Commerce and accepted by Stuart McCullough, Board President.
PUBLIC COMMENT (01:05:30)
• Public Comment was made by Craig Lazzeretti, Tyler H., and Kristin Henderson.
Mayor Zorn called for a vote to add an emergency item to the end of the agenda. • Motion by VM Howard, seconded by CMR Young, to add emergency item to agenda (See General Business Item #3). Motion passes; All Ayes (Howard, Young, Zorn, Malhi, McKillop).
CONSENT CALENDAR (01:15:22)
ACTION MINUTES
12-18-2024
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 2 of 6 CMR – City Council Member | VM – Vice Mayor | CT – City Treasurer | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager | CA – City Attorney | CC – City Clerk | CE – City Engineer | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
• Consent Calendar items #1-15 and 17-19
o Public comment: Eric Halverson, Kristin Henderson.
o Council Comments: Mayor provides clarifying comments to item #11; poses questions to #13 and #15 and staff respond to each question. CMR Malhi comments on item #8. CMR Young comments on item #14.
o Motion by VM Howard, seconded by CMR Young, to adopt Consent Calendar items #1- 15, 17-19. Motion passes; All Ayes (Howard, Young, Zorn, Malhi, McKillop). • CMR McKillop requested item #16 to be pulled.
o Public comment: None.
o Council Comments: CMR McKillop poses questions to staff; staff respond and provide clarification.
o Motion by CMR McKillop, seconded by CMR Young, to adopt Consent Calendar item #16. Motion passes; All Ayes (Howard, Young, Zorn, Malhi, McKillop).
1. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
2. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Registers, dated December 5, 2024.
3. Receive and file Fiscal Year 2023-24 Measure F Report.
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional consulting service agreement with Krisch & Company to provide accounting services until June 30, 2025, with a total contract limit not to exceed $75,000.
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with Power Sports Academy, Inc. (formerly known as NorCal Courts, LLC) regarding the sports facility located at 360 Ferry Street.
6. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Sixth Amendment to Lease Agreement with the Martinez Yacht Club, and finding the action to be exempt under CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines Sections 15301 for existing facilities (Class 1).
7. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Eagle Marine, and finding the action to be exempt under CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines Sections 15301 for existing facilities (Class 1).
8. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment with the Pecos League for use of Field 3 and associated facilities at the Joe DiMaggio Ballfields at Waterfront Park for professional independent league baseball.
9. Adopt a resolution approving a Side Letter of Agreement amending the Martinez Police Non- Sworn Employees’ Association (MPNSEA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Section 4.
Workweek and Scheduled Shifts, 4.2 Schedules to include “Dispatch Supervisor” and authorize a one-time Dispatch Supervisor salary range equity adjustment of 7.39%.
10. Adopt a resolution approving a publicly available salary schedule, effective January 1, 2025, to ensure compliance with the Public Employee Retirement Law, implementing a wage increase of
2.4% for members of the Martinez Police Officers’ Association, and implementing a one-time
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12-18-2024
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 3 of 6 CMR – City Council Member | VM – Vice Mayor | CT – City Treasurer | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager | CA – City Attorney | CC – City Clerk | CE – City Engineer | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
7.39% equity adjustment for the Dispatch Supervisor position within the Martinez Police Non- Sworn Employees’ Association.
11. Adopt a resolution approving the Side Letter of Agreement amending the Martinez Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Article VII Holidays/Vacation and Leaves, Section 7.1.1 Holidays.
12. Adopt a resolution repealing Resolution No.113-24, which declared the Old Train Depot property, located at 401 Marina Vista Avenue to be exempt from the California Surplus Land Act (“SLA”) and direct staff to provide notification as required by Government Code Section 54220 that the City intends to sell or lease the aforementioned surplus property.
13. Receive and file the AB1600 Annual Report (Impact Mitigation Fees) for Fiscal Year ending on June 30, 2024.
14. Receive and file informational report on Housing Element Program 9, Housing Rehabilitation and Code Enforcement.
15. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Grazing License Agreement with Bob DeVries for approximately 297 acres in the Alhambra Hills Open Space.
16. Adopt a resolution renewing a five-year lease for the City’s Corporation Yard located at 300 Alhambra Avenue and authorize the Mayor to sign a Letter of Agreement between the City of Martinez and Mrs. Shirley Costanza.
17. Adopt a resolution approving $770,000 of additional Water Enterprise funds for the 2023 Water Main Replacement, Project C7052 and authorizing the City Manager to execute a change order in an amount of $770,000.
18. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interagency Agreement for Access and Reimbursement of Expenses with the California Department of Water Resources for the Martinez Municipal Fishing Pier. (Updated 12/17/2024)
19. Motion to approve City Council Action Minutes for December 11, 2024.
*** CHAIR ZORN CONVENED THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 6***
20. By motion, approve the 2024 Update to Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) for Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 6
o Presentation by CE Enke.
o Public comment: None.
o Board member Comments: None.
o Motion by Chair Zorn, seconded by Vice-Chair Howard, to adopt Consent Calendar item #20. Motion passes; All Ayes (Howard, Young, Zorn, Malhi, McKillop).
***CHAIR ZORN RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARTINEZ***
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12-18-2024
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 4 of 6 CMR – City Council Member | VM – Vice Mayor | CT – City Treasurer | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager | CA – City Attorney | CC – City Clerk | CE – City Engineer | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (01:39:32)
1. Receive update and consider adoption of a resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Labor Agreement with the Contra Costa County Building and Construction Trades Council.
o CM Chandler recommended continuation of this item to the next regular City Council meeting scheduled for January 15, 2025.
o Public Comment: Craig Lazzeretti.
o Council Comments: Mayor Zorn comments on reason for continuation. o Motion by VM Howard, seconded by CMR Young, to continue the item as recommended. Motion passes; All Ayes (Howard, Young, Zorn, Malhi, McKillop).
2. Adopt a resolution approving the formation of the standing Sustainability Subcommittee of the City Council.
o Presented by Management Analyst Kerry Rivers
o Public Comment: None.
o Council Comment: None.
o Motion by CMR Young, seconded by VM Howard, to adopt resolution as written.
Motion passes; Four Ayes (Howard, Young, Zorn, McKillop), One Absent (Malhi)
3. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts for emergency repair to the Martinez Marina impacted by recent storm damage, without using competitive bidding procedures. (Added 12/18/24 by Council vote)
o Presented by CED Bergman.
o Public Comment: Craig Lazzeretti.
o Council Comment: Mayor Zorn notes this item requires a 4/5th vote to pass. o Motion by VM Howard, seconded by CMR Young, to adopt resolution as written.
Motion passes; All Ayes (Howard, Young, Zorn, Malhi, McKillop).
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (02:11:11)
1. Conduct a Public Hearing, waive the reading, and introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter
2.38 of the Martinez Municipal Code. (Updated 12/17/2024) o Presented by Recreation Manager Debbie Hernandez
o Public Comment: None.
o Council Comment: None.
o Motion by CMR Malhi, seconded by CMR McKillop, to introduce the ordinance as written. Motion passes; All Ayes (Howard, Young, Zorn, Malhi, McKillop).
2. Conduct a public hearing, waive the reading, and introduce an Ordinance approving a Municipal Code Amendment and Zoning Text Amendment by: 1) adding Chapter 21.70 (Small Lot Subdivisions); 2) adding Chapter 22.65 (Parklets); 3) adding Chapter 22.73 (Water Efficient Landscape); 4) amending Chapter 22.04 (Definitions) by adding a definition for Floor Area Ratio and definitions consistent with the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance; 5) repealing Chapter 22.48 (Certificate of Occupancy); 6) adding Chapter 15.50 (Certificate of Occupancy); 7) adding Chapter 16.60 (Major Sign Programs); and 8) other minor modifications.
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12-18-2024
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 5 of 6 CMR – City Council Member | VM – Vice Mayor | CT – City Treasurer | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager | CA – City Attorney | CC – City Clerk | CE – City Engineer | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
o Presented by Associate Planner Dan Gordon
o Public Comment: None.
o Council Comment: None.
o Motion by VM Howard, seconded by CMR Young, to move staff recommendation.
Motion passes; All Ayes (Howard, Young, Zorn, Malhi, McKillop).
CHIEF OF POLICE (02:49:20)
1. Comments/Updates
a. Chief White announces the distribution of ARPA funds for the shower program; upcoming meeting with PD and City executives to discuss downtown issues; staffing updates.
CITY MANAGER (02:54:19)
1. Comments/Updates
a. CM Chandler thanks Council for their support; announces upcoming social media posts; budget cycle updates.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES (02:56:00)
1. Receive informational report regarding vacancies and memberships to current and proposed City Council standing Subcommittees, Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Outside Advisory Bodies. o Presented by CC Galileo
o Public Comment: None.
o Council Comment: Mayor Zorn notes Green Empowerment Zone is an Outside Advisory not Ad Hoc; Appointment to Air District is made by Mayors Conference. o Council received report and discussed interests and options.
2. Verbal Update from Mayor Zorn on Applications and Next Steps for the Diversity and Cultural Commission.
a. Mayor Zorn provides verbal update on new commission.
SUBCOMMITTEE AND OUTSIDE AGENCY REPORTS (03:15:15)
1. Comments/Updates
a. No comments made.
CITY COUNCIL (03:15:28)
1. Comments/Updates
a. VM Howard wishes happy holidays; announces upcoming event. b. CMR Young thanks Councilmembers; wishes happy holidays; looks forward to future. c. CMR Malhi makes couple announcements; thanks staff; wishes happy holidays; acknowledges community member Bill Nichols, who recently passed. d. CMR McKillop wishes everyone happy holidays; reflective comments on past year. e. Mayor Zorn provides meeting reminders; upcoming 2025 events; wishes happy holidays; and closes meeting in honor of community member Bill Nichols, who recently passed.
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12-18-2024
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 6 of 6 CMR – City Council Member | VM – Vice Mayor | CT – City Treasurer | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager | CA – City Attorney | CC – City Clerk | CE – City Engineer | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 10:11 PM.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
12/18/2024 ________________________
Brianne Zorn, Mayor