ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
TIME: 7:00 PM – Regular Session
PLACE: Council Chamber, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553; and, via Zoom.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zorn called the meeting to order at 7:19 PM.
ROLL CALL (00:00:34)
Present (In Person): Mayor Zorn, Vice Mayor Malhi and Councilmember McKillop.
Present (Remote): Young (participating remotely pursuant to the Brown Act teleconferencing provisions—Government Code § 54953(B)).
Absent: Councilmember Howard.
PRESENTATIONS (00:00:55)
1. Proclamation - American Red Cross Month
• Read into record by VM Malhi; Accepted by Stan Massie and Tony Semenza on behalf of American Red Cross NorCal.
2. Proclamation - Transgender Day of Visibility
• Read into record by Mayor Zorn; Accepted by Chair Gwen Gilkey on behalf of the Diversity & Cultural Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:19:24)
Public comment made by: Craig Lazzeretti, Aaron Alencastre and Bronwyn Kopacek.
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:19:24)
Consent Calendar Item No. 9 pulled by VM Malhi.
• Public Comment: Craig Lazzeretti and Sarah Baird.
• Closing Council Comments: VM Malhi requested inclusion of Persian New Year and Vaisakhi in the list of recognized cultural observances.
• Motion by VM Malhi, seconded by CMR McKillop, to adopt the resolution with the addition of Persian New Year and Vaisakhi. Motion carried; Four Ayes (Zorn, Young, Malhi, McKillop) and One Absent (Howard).
Consent Calendar Items No. 3-8, and 10-12.
• Public Comment: Craig Lazzeretti.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR McKillop, seconded by CMR Young, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 3- 8, and 10-12. Motion carried; Four Ayes (Zorn, Young, Malhi, McKillop) and One Absent
Action Minutes
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ABBREVIATION KEY Page 2 of 4
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 | [A]CED – [Assistant] Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director (Howard).
3. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
4. Motion to approve City Council Action Minutes for March 4, 2026.
5. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute purchase orders with Vermeer Corporation for one 2026 Vermeer BC1500 Brush Chipper in an amount not to exceed $106,658 and with Turf Star Incorporated for one 2026 Toro Groundsmaster 4100-D Sports Field Mower, in an amount not to exceed $113,167.
6. Adopt a resolution accepting the City Hall Roof Replacement Project No. C4019 as complete per the contract documents and directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
7. Motion to approve Check Reconciliation Registers dated February 23 through March 5, 2026.
8. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with the Martinez Community Swim Team (MCST) for use of the Rankin Aquatic Center for the 2026 season.
9. Adopt a resolution confirming the acknowledgement of culturally significant dates in City communications.
10. Review the Annual Progress Report on the status of the General Plan and Housing Element for calendar year 2025 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.
11. Adopt a resolution accepting the Webster Pump Station Project No. C7050, as complete per the contract documents, directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
12. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Invoice Cloud to provide a payment processing platform for Water utility, Permit, and Police Department payment processing.
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (00:34:19)
13. Adopt a resolution discontinuing pickleball play at Hidden Valley Sport Courts. • Presentation by: ACM Sugayan.
• Public Comment: Lucas Shedd, Tyler Harding, Anonymous, Julie, Sarah S., Jason Garry, Craig Lazzeretti, and Rosemary Kirbach.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by VM Malhi, seconded by CMR Young, to adopt the resolution as written. Motion carried; Four Ayes (Zorn, Young, Malhi, McKillop) and One Absent (Howard).
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (01:52:07)
14. Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution:
a. Authorizing community event organizers to obtain an umbrella business license for community events; and
b. Amending the City’s User Fee Schedule to add a permit processing fee for the proposed umbrella business license and determining the project is statutorily exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Action Minutes
March 18, 2026
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 3 of 4
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 | [A]CED – [Assistant] Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director Section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a). • Presentation by: CED Bergman.
• Public Comment: Aaron Alencastre and Sarah Baird.
• Closing Council Comments: Council requested that all participating businesses be listed on the application and that the fee be waived for sponsored events and partner organizations. • Motion by Mayor Zorn, seconded by VM Malhi, to adopt the resolution with the requested amendments. Motion carried; Four Ayes (Zorn, Young, Malhi, McKillop) and One Absent (Howard).
15. Introduction of Ordinance Amending Condominium Conversion Regulations. • Presentation by: Associate Planner Brandon Northart
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR McKillop, seconded by CMR Young, to move staff’s recommendation. Motion carried; Four Ayes (Zorn, Young, Malhi, McKillop) and One Absent (Howard).
16. Introduction and Adoption of Urgency Ordinance Amending Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations.
• Presentation by: Associate Planner Brandon Northart
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR McKillop, seconded by CMR Young, to move staff’s recommendation. Motion carried; Four Ayes (Zorn, Young, Malhi, McKillop) and One Absent (Howard).
CHIEF OF POLICE (02:40:41)
17. Comments/Updates
• Chief of Police reported the passing of retired Sergeant John Miller and advised that the Downtown security ambassador will be leaving employment at the end of the month.
CITY MANAGER (02:41:31)
18. Comments/Updates
• CED Bergman reported on the recent BCDC meeting regarding the marina revitalization project and preliminary design feedback.
SUBCOMMITTEE AND OUTSIDE AGENCY REPORTS (02:46:35)
19. Outside Agency Report Out(s)
• Mayor Zorn reported out on recent TRANSPAC meeting and approved funding for downtown bike racks and bike repair stations.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / EMERGING ISSUES (02:48:46)
20. Comments/Requests
• CMR McKillop requested scheduling of the Republic Services spring cleanup events in all four districts.
• Mayor Zorn requested a future update on fire and weed abatement activities on public land.
Action Minutes
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ABBREVIATION KEY Page 4 of 4
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 | [A]CED – [Assistant] Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director CITY COUNCIL (02:48:16)
21. Comments/Updates
• Mayor Zorn commented on the upcoming Sea Scouts regatta, community plant swap, and April 1st 150th anniversary event.
• CMR Young had no comments.
• VM Malhi commented on the installation of speed radar signs and the need to monitor grasses and weeds in open spaces and medians.
• CMR McKillop had no additional comments.
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 10:13 PM in memory of retired Sergeant John Miller.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, City Clerk
3/18/2026
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Brianne Zorn, Mayor