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 | 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, February 19, 2025
TIME: 6:00 PM – Closed Session
7:00 PM – Regular Session
PLACE: Council Chamber, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553; and Councilmember Malhi via Zoom from Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib Nanded, Maharashtra 431601 India 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.
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
• Mayor Zorn called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM.
ROLL CALL (00:11:40)
• Councilmember McKillop absent; All other Councilmember were in attendance.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:12:05)
• No Public Comment was received.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (00:12:49)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Wilson v. City of Martinez
• Mayor Zorn provided brief report out.
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 7:15 PM.
REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
• Mayor Zorn called the meeting to order at 7:22 PM.
ROLL CALL (00:06:20)
• Councilmember McKillop absent; All other Councilmember were in attendance.
CIVILITY STATEMENT
PRESENTATIONS (00:06:55)
1. Presentation from Congressman DeSaulnier
• Presentation by Congressman DeSaulnier
Action Minutes
2-19-2025
2. Proclamation – Honoring the Life and Service of Officer Kahue • Proclamation read by Mayor Zorn.
3. Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month
• February 2025 - Republic Services
o Chamber of Commerce presents award to Division Municipal Services Manager Susan Hurl and General Manager Vic Cabrera.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:39:50)
• Public Comment was received from Kathleen Clancy, Craig Lazzeretti, Gus Cicala, Linda Olvera, Marcial Barrera, and Mike Vila.
CONSENT CALENDAR (01:01:44)
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: CMR Malhi notes absence from February 5th meeting and will be abstaining from voting on that specific consent item.
• Motion by VM Howard, seconded by CMR Young, to adopt consent calendar items #1 through
4. Motion carried; Four Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young and Malhi) and One Absent (McKillop).
1. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
2. Motion to approve City Council Action Minutes for February 5, 2025.
3. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Registers, dated January 30 and February 6, 2025.
4. Adopt Motion approving the plans and specifications, and authorizing staff to advertise for bids for the FY 2024-25 Measure D Pavement Preservation Project No. C1077.
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (01:04:02)
1. Receive report, hold discussion, and provide direction to staff on the Outdoor Dining and Retail Program.
• Presenter: ACM Sugayan.
• Public Comment: Linda Olvera and Carolyn Hill.
• In-depth discussion was held between staff and City Council; Staff received direction from Council.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Measure D Five-Year Pavement Preservation Program.
• Presenter: CE Enke.
• Public Comment: Kathleen Clancy and Tom.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by VM Howard, seconded by CMR Young, to adopt resolution as written.
Motion carried; Four Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young and Malhi) and One Absent (McKillop).
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
CHIEF OF POLICE (02:09:25)
1. Comments/Updates
• Chief White provides comments on Officer Kahue’s funeral.
CITY MANAGER (02:10:05)
1. Comments/Updates
• During City Council’s Comments/Updates, CM Chandler provided updates on status of CDFW toxicology report and upcoming Council Workshops.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (02:10:24)
1. Comments/Updates
• VM Howard provides verbal report-out for County Connection and CAP. • CMR Young provides verbal report-out for TRANSPAC.
CITY COUNCIL (02:17:05)
1. Comments/Updates
• Mayor Zorn provides comments on Bill Nichols Naming Petition, Supervisor Preston’s Town Hall event, Refinery air purifiers, and Mayor’s State of the City. • VM Howard provides comments on Officer Kahue’s passing and Bill Nichols Naming Petition.
• CMR Young provides comments on Officer Kahue’s passing and paving progress. • CMR Malhi provides comments on Officer Kahue’s passing and upcoming appointments for new Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 9:44 PM.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, City Clerk
2/19/2025
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Brianne Zorn
Mayor of the City of Martinez