ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 1 of 5
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, March 4, 2026
TIME: 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.
CALL TO ORDER
• Mayor Zorn called the meeting to order at 7:06 PM.
ROLL CALL (00:02:28)
• Present (In Person): Mayor Zorn, Vice Mayor Malhi, Councilmembers Howard, Young and McKillop.
• Present (Remote): None.
• Absent: None.
PRESENTATIONS (00:02:45)
1. Receive presentation from the Martinez Chamber of Commerce regarding Funding Update for FY25-26.
• Presentation by President/CEO Aaron Alencastre.
2. Receive presentation from Downtown Martinez & Co. regarding Funding Update for FY25-26. • Presentation by Executive Director Sarah Baird.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:58:00)
• Public comment made by: Kristin Henderson.
CONSENT CALENDAR (01:01:40)
Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 13.
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Howard, seconded by CMR Young, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 13. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
3. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
4. Motion to approve City Council Action Minutes for:
• December 17, 2025
Action Minutes
March 4, 2026
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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 | PWD – Public Works Director | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
• February 4, 2026
• February 18, 2026
5. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Registers dated January 26th, 29th, and 30th of 2026.
6. Motion approving the Check Reconciliation Registers dated February 2nd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 17th, and 19th of 2026.
7. Waive the reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1482 amending the Martinez Municipal Code Chapters 15.28 and 15.29 by reference of the 2025 CCCFPD Fire Code and 2025 CCCFPD Wildland-Urban Interface Code (Local Amendments).
8. Waive the reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1483 extending an existing franchise with Shell Pipeline of California, LLC.
9. Adopt a resolution accepting the FY 2024-25 Downtown Surface Seal and Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. C1077 as complete per the contract documents and directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
10. Adopt a resolution establishing the rate per Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) for Fiscal Year 2026- 27 and requesting the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to adopt a parcel assessment for drainage maintenance and the national pollutant discharge elimination system program for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program.
11. Adopt a resolution accepting the completion of the Fire Hydrant Maintenance Project No.
C7068, as outlined in the contract documents, and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
12. Adopt eight resolutions directing the City Engineer to prepare the annual Engineer’s Reports to provide for the electrical energy and maintenance of streetlights, trees, and landscaping and curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 for the following Landscaping and Lighting Districts:
• LL-2 Village Oaks Terrace
• 1981-3 Muir Station Park
• 1983-3 Vista Oaks
• 1988-1 Center Martinez
• 1994-1 Creekside
• 1997-1 Brittany Hills
• 2000-2 Terra Vista
• 2001-1 Alhambra Estates
13. Continue consideration of an Ordinance establishing Tenant Anti-Harassment Protections, without discussion, to April 15, 2026, due to the full agenda.
Action Minutes
March 4, 2026
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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 | PWD – Public Works Director | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (01:04:20)
14. Receive update on Strategic Plan Progress and adopt the following resolutions:
• Amending the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Operating Revenue Budget as outlined in Attachment B and the Expenditure Budget as outlined in Attachment C. • Amending the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program budget as outlined in Attachment C. • Presentation by: ACM Sugayan, FD Du, and PWD Enke.
• Public Comment: Kristin Henderson.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CM McKillop, seconded by CMR Howard, to adopt both resolutions as written. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
15. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to release a Request for Qualifications and Conceptual Proposals (RFQ/P) for the revitalization of the City-owned Old Train Depot site located at 401 Marina Vista Avenue.
• Presentation by: Alex Greenwood
• Public Comment: Tom, Kristin Henderson, and Dick Duncan. • Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by VM Malhi, seconded by CMR Young, to adopt the resolution as written.
Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (02:35:15)
16. Conduct a public hearing and adopt a Resolution amending the City’s User Fee Schedule by establishing a Vacant to Vibrant Annual Registration Fee of $1,075 per vacant property, effective July 1, 2026, and making findings that the project is statutorily exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a) since the fees being established are for the purposes of meeting operating expenses. • Presentation by: Assistant Community & Economic Development Director Michael Cass • Public Comment: Kristin Henderson.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by VM Malhi, seconded by CMR Young, to adopt the resolution as written and find that the project is statutorily exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a). Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
17. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and complete the sale of the undeveloped property, located at 0 Lafayette Street, Assessors’ Parcel Number (“APN”) 373-061-033-8, to Kathleen Cox for $69,788, including $68,888 for the property plus $900 for the preparation of the Preliminary Title Report, consistent with the requirements of the Surplus Land Act. • Presentation by: Brandon Northart, Associate Planner. • Public Comment: Kathleen.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
Action Minutes
March 4, 2026
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 4 of 5
CMR – City Council Member | VM – Vice Mayor | CT – City Treasurer | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager | CA – City Attorney | CC –City Clerk | PWD – Public Works Director | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
• Motion by CM McKillop, seconded by VM Malhi, to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and complete the sale of the property. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
CHIEF OF POLICE (03:05:55)
18. Comments/Updates
• Chief of Police commented on the following: Recent passing of police staff member.
CITY MANAGER (03:08:25)
19. Comments/Updates
• March Community Events
• Report provided by Eve Kearney, City Manager Executive Assistant
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (03:11:20)
20. Outside Agency Report Out(s)
• VM Malhi provided verbal report out on recent League of CalCities Division meeting.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / EMERGING ISSUES (03:12:30)
21. Comments/Requests
• CMR McKillop requested a future update on fire safety, evacuation awareness, and public preparedness for Martinez residents.
• VM Malhi requested a future agenda item regarding the Pacheco Transit Hub maintenance agreement, including related costs and review of similar agreements for possible savings.
• CMR Howard supported broader review of maintenance agreements and raised the sports courts lease matter for future discussion
CITY COUNCIL (03:18:50)
22. Comments/Updates
• Mayor Zorn commented on the upcoming State of the City and mural unveiling events. • CMR Howard invited Council to participate in painting the mural and encouraged attendance.
• CMR Young had no comments.
• VM Malhi recognized Holi and Hola Mohalla, congratulated two local businesses on recent ribbon cuttings, and offered condolences to the family of a retired fallen officer. • CMR McKillop commented on Caltrans roadwork communication and signage, raised speeding concerns along Alhambra Avenue, and requested review of the short turnaround time for City water bill payments.
Action Minutes
March 4, 2026
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 5 of 5
CMR – City Council Member | VM – Vice Mayor | CT – City Treasurer | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager | CA – City Attorney | CC –City Clerk | PWD – Public Works Director | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 10:30 PM.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, City Clerk
3/4/2026
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Brianne Zorn
Mayor of the City of Martinez