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 | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director DATE: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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 7:07 PM.
ROLL CALL (00:01:35)
Present: Mayor Zorn, Vice Mayor Howard, Councilmembers Young, Malhi and McKillop. Absent: None
PRESENTATIONS (00:02:15)
1. Proclamation – Sikh Awareness & Appreciation Month
Proclamation ready by CMR Malhi.
Proclamation accepted by Charanjit S. Samra on behalf of the Sikh Center of the San Francisco Bay Area.
2. Martinez Police Promotions and Ceremonial Swearing In Chief White announces the promotions of Sgt. Mayberry, Sgt. King and Sgt. Carney. Sergeants badged by friends and family members. CC Galileo administers the oath.
3. Chamber of Commerce November Business of the Month - California Magic Club Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, Senator Grayson’s Office and Assemblymember Farias present an award and certificates to business Owners Gerry Griffin and John Gardenier.
4. Presentation - Throne Labs Update
Presentation presented by Natasha Shikari, Throne Labs.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:51:40)
Public comment made by: Dick Offerman and Mark Zsigas.
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:30:38)
Consent Calendar Items No. 5 through 16, excluding 13.
Public Comment: None.
Closing Council Comments: None.
Action Minutes
11-19-2025
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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 | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director Motion by VM Howard, seconded by CMR Young, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 5 through 16, excluding 13. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
Consent Calendar Item No. 13 pulled by CMR McKillop.
Public Comment: Mark Zsigas.
Closing Council Comments: CMR McKillop pulled item to ask clarifying questions of staff on the staff report. CMR McKillop and Young shared similar opinions on the revised design.
Artist provided feedback in response to Council comments. Motion by Mayor Zorn, seconded by CMR Young, to adopt resolution as written, authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed agreement, and include recommendations provided by Council (non-requirements), and allow artist artistic license over final design. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
5. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
6. Motion to approve City Council Action Minutes for November 5, 2025.
7. Motion approving Check Reconciliation Register dated September 30th, 2025.
8. Motion approving Check Reconciliation Registers dated October 2nd, 7th, 9th, 10th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 20th, 21st, 23rd, and 30th.
9. Motion approving the rejection of the following claims made against the City:
Roselle Oca (GL-21803-MZ)
Carl Tilchen (GL-21787-MZ)
Daniel Sheridan (GL-21707-MZ)
10. Waive the reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1477 approving amendments to Section 3.40.040 (Claim Prerequisite to Suit) of Chapter 3.4 (Claims Against the City of Martinez) of the Martinez Municipal Code.
11. By motion, waive parking meter fees in the Downtown, as depicted on the map attached to the staff report, during the upcoming holiday beginning at 12:01 a.m. on November 27, 2025, and ending 12:01 a.m. on January 5, 2026.
12. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Maze & Associates to provide independent audit services for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026 (FY 2025-26) and June 30, 2027 (FY 2026-27) for a total not-to-exceed amount of $257,600.
13. Adopt a resolution approving the public art application for a proposed mural to be installed on the northern wall of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Contra Costa, located at 1301 Alhambra Avenue, and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Applicant (MCE) and Artist (Timothy Hon), in a form approved by the City Attorney.
14. Conduct a public hearing, waive the reading, and introduce an Ordinance to repeal the 2022 California Building Standards Code and adopt by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24 California Code of Regulations to include the following parts: 2025 California Building Code, Title 24 Part 2; 2025 California Residential Code, Title 24 Part 2.5; 2025 California Electrical Code, Title 24 Part 3; 2025 California Mechanical Code, Title 24 Part 4; 2025 California Plumbing Code, Title 24 Part 5; 2025 California Energy Code, Title 24 Part 6; 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Title 24 Part 7; 2025 California Fire Code, Title 24 Part 9; 2025 California Existing Building Code, Title 24 Part 10, including Parts 8 and Action Minutes
11-19-2025
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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 | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director 12; 2025 California Green Building Standards Code (CalGreen), Title 24 Part 11, and determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3).
15. Adopt resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements for a contract period of three years and delegating to the City Manager approval authority for all work authorizations/task orders issued pursuant to the agreements for consultant services with:
1) Advanced Mobility Group (AMG) for traffic and transportation engineering services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually.
2) BSK Associates (BSK) for geotechnical engineering services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually.
3) Pavement Engineering Inc (PEI) for technical and design support for the pavement management program in an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually. 4) SCI Consulting Group (SCI) for technical assistance related to assessment, special and community facility districts proceedings in an amount not to exceed $75,000 annually.
16. Adopt a resolution accepting the bid of All About Building, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any change orders until completion of the Old Train Depot Remediation Project No. C4007 in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, in an amount not to exceed $133,980, which includes a 20% contingency of $22,330.
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (01:15:40)
17. Receive an update, hold discussion, and provide input to staff on the Fiscal Year 2025–26 General Fund budget and current Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects recently completed or underway.
Presenter: ACM Sugayan.
Public Comment: None.
In depth discussion held between Council and staff. Council provided necessary direction to staff.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (01:47:10)
18. Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution amending the Marina Fee Schedule related to mooring, utility and liveaboard fees.
Presenter: CED Bergman
Public Comment: Kevin Bacon, Bob Emanuel and Mark Zsigas. Closing Council Comments: None.
Motion by CMR Young, seconded by VM Howard, to adopt the resolution as written. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
19. Conduct a public hearing, waive the reading, and introduce an Ordinance approving Zoning Text Amendments to the Martinez Municipal Code by: 1) adding Chapter 22.82 (Inclusionary Housing); 2) amending Chapters 22.04 (Definitions) and Chapters 22.12 (Residential Districts) to reference new Chapter 22.82; 3) amending Chapter 22.34 (General Requirements and Exceptions) to Action Minutes
11-19-2025
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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 | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director add regulations related to ground-mounted mechanical equipment; 4) amending Chapter 22.36 (Off- Street Parking and Loading Facilities) to update automobile and bicycle parking ratios for residential, commercial, and office projects and permit unbundled parking pursuant to the Housing Element and Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy; 4) amending Chapter 22.43 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) to clarify privacy standards for two-story and second-story detached Accessory Dwelling Units with additional amendments to clarify carveouts for State Exemption ADUs throughout the Chapter; and 5) other minor amendments.
Presenter: Planning Associate Brandon Northart
Public Comment: None.
Closing Council Comments: None.
Motion by Mlahi seconded by CMR McKillop, to waive the reading and introduce the Ordinance as written. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
CHIEF OF POLICE (03:10:29)
20. Comments/Updates
Chief White provided verbal update on a recent altercation.
CITY MANAGER (03:11:58)
21. Comments/Updates
CM Chandler provided verbal update on fishing pier.
2025 Holiday Update on Community Events and Programs
o Provided verbally by CM Executive Assistant Eve Kearney o CED Bergman provided comments on the holiday gift guide.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (03:18:40)
22. Subcommittee Report Out(s):
Economic Development Subcommittee (November 10, 2025) o Verbal report given by CMR Malhi and McKillop
Budget and Finance Subcommittee (November 17, 2025)
o Verbal report given by CMR McKillop and Young.
23. Outside Agency Report Out(s)
Verbal report given by:
o Mayor Zorn for recent County Representatives meeting. o CMR Young for recent TRANSPAC meeting.
CITY COUNCIL (03:28:28)
24. Comments/Updates
Action Minutes
11-19-2025
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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 | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director Mayor Zorn provided comments/updates on: High School leadership event experience, upcoming city and holiday events, new hospice tree, directed CM Chandler to bring back an agenda item concerning monetary donation.
VM Howard provided comments/updates on: upcoming holiday events. CMR Young provided comments/updates on: Scam awareness. CMR Malhi provided comments/updates on: Holiday events, tree planting events, staff appreciation, earlier agenda item, and passing of Gwen Monroe. CMR McKillop provided comments/updates on: Free holiday parking and holiday events.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting in memory of Gwen Monroe at 10:50 PM.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, City Clerk
11/19/2025
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Brianne Zorn
Mayor of the City of Martinez