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 | CC –City Clerk | CE – City Engineer | CEDD – 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, March 19, 2025
TIME: 6:00 PM – Closed Session
7:00 PM – 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.
CLOSED SESSION
Due to technical difficulties, there is no video recording of the Closed Session meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
• Mayor Zorn called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM.
ROLL CALL
• All Councilmembers were in attendance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• No Public Comments.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) “A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the local agency on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the local agency.”
Number of cases: 1
• Mayor Zorn read the item into record and opened it up to public comment. The City Council adjourned for closed session discussion. Mayor Zorn provided brief report out.
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 7:10 PM.
REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
• Mayor Zorn called the meeting to order at 7:18 PM.
ROLL CALL (00:00:55)
• All Councilmembers were in attendance.
Action Minutes
3-19-25
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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 | CEDD – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
CIVILITY STATEMENT
PRESENTATIONS (00:01:10)
1. Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month - March 2025 • Chair Adam Hoffert presents award to Sabrina Susini, owner of Hive Boutique.
2. ConFire Update
• Presentation by Deputy Chief Charles Stark.
3. Proposed Naming of Barbara Woodburn Canyon
• Presentation by Co-Chair Seth Adams, Thousand Friends of Martinez.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:47:45)
• Public comment received from Kathleen Clancy, Dawn Curran, Anonymous, and Craig Lazzeretti.
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:58:20)
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by VM Howard, seconded by CMR Young, to adopt consent calendar items #1 through 7. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
1. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
2. Motion to approve City Council Action Minutes for March 19, 2025.
3. Motion to reject Claim presented to the City by Michael Ebert (GL-21170-MZ-2).
4. Motion to reject Claim presented to the City by Kim Daley (GL-21341-MZ).
5. Adopt a resolution establishing the rate per Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) for Fiscal Year 2025 26 and requesting the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to adopt an annual parcel assessment for drainage maintenance and the national pollutant discharge elimination system program for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program.
6. Receive the Annual Progress Report on the status of the General Plan and Housing Element for calendar year 2024 and direct staff to forward it to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
7. Adopt a resolution approving the revised Sidewalk Repair Cost-Sharing Reimbursement Program and rescinding Resolution 027-15.
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (01:00:00)
1. Adopt a resolution approving revisions to the Budget Policy and repealing Resolution No. 110-15, the Reserve Policy.
• Presenter: FD Du
Action Minutes
3-19-25
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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 | CEDD – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director • Public Comment: Craig Lazzeretti.
• Closing Council Comments: Mayor Zorn sought clarification that the resolution is to adopt the revised Budget policy, and the policy contains the addition of the new facility and risk management reserves. Staff explained the revised document did contain the language for the new reserves but there was a technical error resulting in the specific revisions not being shown.
Mayor Zorn also sought clarification on the repealing of Resolution No. 110-15 in that it’s not being made inactive or discontinued but is being combined with the Budget Policy to make a more efficient resolution.
• Motion by CMR McKillop, seconded by CMR Young, to adopt resolution as written. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
2. Accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024, and adopt a resolution approving the allocation of Unassigned General Fund Balance to Designated Reserves. • Presenter: FD Du and Whitney Crockett, CPA Engagement Partner with Maze & Associates • Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by VM Howard, seconded by CMR McKillop, to accept the Annual Report and adopt resolution as written. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
3. Adopt a resolution approving budget amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget.
• Presenter: ACM Sugayan and FD Du
• Public Comment: Kathleen Clancy.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by Mayor Zorn, seconded by CMR Young, to adopt resolution as written. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (03:11:05)
1. Conduct a public hearing, waive the reading, and introduce an Ordinance approving amendments to the Martinez Municipal Code by: 1) adding Chapter 15.55 (Amnesty Program for Unpermitted Dwelling Units); 2) amending Chapters 22.12 (Residential Districts) to reference new Chapter 15.55; 3) amending Chapters 22.04 (Definitions) and 22.34 (General Requirements and Exceptions) to relocate the definition for “Site Area Coverage”; 4) amending Chapter 22.43 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) to reflect updated State law and reference new Chapter 15.55; 5) amending Chapter
16.60 (Major Sign Programs) to include regulations; and 6) other minor text amendments. • Presenter: Planning Manager Michael Cass and Associate Planner Brandon Northart • Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
Action Minutes
3-19-25
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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 | CEDD – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director • Motion by CMR McKillop, seconded by CMR Young, to introduce ordinance as written.
Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
2. Conduct a public hearing for the first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Martinez Amending Section 2.52.010 (Officers Designated) of Chapter 2.52 (City Officers) to remove references to a “City Attorney” (which is not an employee of the City) and a City Engineer for consistency with Government Code Section 36501.
a. Presenter: CM Chandler and CA Highsmith
b. Public Comment: None.
c. Closing Council Comments: None.
d. Motion by Mayor Zorn, seconded by CMR Young, to introduce ordinance as written. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
CHIEF OF POLICE (03:27:40)
1. Comments/Updates
• Chief White provides comments on Martinez Alerts.
CITY MANAGER (03:31:16)
1. Comments/Updates
• CM Chandler provides comments on partnership with ConFire.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES (03:31:45)
1. Adopt a resolution establishing an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the City’s Sesquicentennial and appointing Mayor Brianne Zorn and Vice Mayor Jay Howard as members. • Presenter: Mayor Zorn
• Public Comment: Craig Lazzeretti
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Young, seconded by CMR McKillop, to introduce ordinance as written. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
2. Adopt a resolution amending the City Council Liaison appointments, removing retired Councilmember Mark Ross and adding new Councilmember Greg Young.
• Presenter: Mayor Zorn
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Malhi, seconded by VM Howard, to introduce ordinance as written. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
Action Minutes
3-19-25
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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 | CEDD – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director SUBCOMMITTEE AND OUTSIDE AGENCY REPORTS (03:34:35)
1. City Council Subcommittee Report Outs
• No verbal report outs.
2. Outside Agency Report Outs
• No verbal report outs.
CITY COUNCIL (03:34:45)
1. Comments/Updates
• Mayor Zorn shares an additional comment from Kathleen Clancy, a public commenter. • VM Howard provides no comments.
• CMR Young provides no comments.
• CMR Malhi publicly thanks Supervisor Preston for holding refinery forum. • CMR McKillop thanks staff for their efforts and says farewell to Kara from Downtown Martinez & Co..
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 11:04 PM.
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Prepared by: ____________________________
Kat Galileo, City Clerk
3/19/2025
Approved by: ________________________
Brianne Zorn, Mayor
4/2/2025