CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
DATE: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
TIME: 5:30 PM – Closed Session
7:00 PM – Regular Session
PLACE: Council Chamber, 525 Henrietta St.,
Martinez, CA 94553; and, via Zoom.
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CALL TO ORDER
• Mayor Zorn called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM.
ROLL CALL
• Present in Person: Mayor Zorn, Vice Mayor Malhi, Councilmembers Howard, Young and McKillop.
CIVILITY STATEMENT
PRESENTATIONS (Part 1 - 00:10:50)
1. New Staff Introductions
• PWD Enke and FD Du introduce new employees.
2. Proclamation - National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week • Read by Mayor Zorn; Accepted by Chief White.
3. Proclamation - Earth Month
• Read by Mayor Zorn; Accepted by Ellen Concepcion, Erica Thompson and Tina Wong obo New Leaf Collaborative.
Action Minutes
April 15, 2026
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 2 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 | [A]CED – [Assistant] Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
4. Proclamation - Arbor Day
• Read by Mayor Zorn.
5. Proclamation - National Library Week
• Ready by Mayor Zorn; Accepted by Martinez Library Manager Noelle Burch
6. Proclamation - 100th Anniversary of Kiwanis Club
• Read by Mayor Zorn.
7. Proclamation - Second Chance Month
• Read by Mayor Zorn.
8. Chamber of Commerce - April Business of the Month: John Muir Association • Awarded by Chamber President Aaron Alencastre; Accepted by Linda Vida obo JMA.
9. Present the 2025 Eco Awards to Del Cielo Brewing Co., Jack in the Box, and Martinez Unified School District Custodians.
• Awarded by April Canavan obo Republic Services; Accepted by Jared Ruddell obo Martinez Unified School District; Charleen Cardinale obo Alhambra High School; Jack Lee obo John Muir Elementary School; Larry Pollack obo Las Juntas Elementary; Miriam Gutierrez obo Martinez Junior High School; Cielomar Cuevas obo Del Cielo Brewing Company.
10. Present the 2025 Martinez Sustainability Awards to Mighty Market, the Oak Tree Playhouse, Alan Fulkerson, Margot Pacheco, Elliott Bray, Joseph Burton, Samantha Yasaki, and Sequoia School Students Caleb Fox, Emily Appel, and Declan McGinnis. • Presented by Mayor Zorn; Accepted by Yuka Nakanishi, Joseph Burton, Margot Pacheco, Samantha Yasaki, Caleb Fox, Emily Appel, Elliott Bray, Carol Bray, Bronwyn Kopacek, Alan Fulkerson, and Claire Martinez.
11. Receive presentation on the 2026 Parks, Recreation, Marina and Arts Commission (PRMAC) retreat.
• Presented by PRMAC Chair Max Godino and Vice-Chair Peggy Huston.
PUBLIC COMMENT (Part 2 – 00:00:35)
• Public comments were made by Craig Lazzeretti.
Action Minutes
April 15, 2026
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 3 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 | [A]CED – [Assistant] Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
CONSENT CALENDAR (Part 2 – 00:04:30)
Consent Calendar Item No. 12-16
• Public Comment: Craig Lazzeretti.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Howard seconded by CMR Young , to approve Consent Calendar Items Nos. 12-16. Motion carried; Five Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
12. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
13. Motion to approve City Council Action Minutes for April 1, 2026.
14. Adopt a resolution increasing the not-to-exceed amount of the contract with DRS Marine Inc. from $2,567,653 to $2,686,079, an increase of $118,426 and accepting the Fishing Pier Renovation Project C8017, as complete per the contract documents, and directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
15. Motion to approve Check Reconciliation Registers dated March 20th through April 3rd, 2026.
16. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Consultant Services with Lighthouse Public Affairs to provide development advisory services for the Marina and Waterfront Revitalization Project.
GENERAL BUSINESS (Part 2 – 00:06:50)
17. Receive report and hold discussion regarding the City’s Climate Action Plan and Sustainability Programs implementation during calendar year 2025. • Presented By: Kerry Rivers, Management Analyst
• Public Comment: Craig Lazzeretti.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• City Council received the report and discussed ongoing sustainability initiatives, including potential exploration of compost receptacles in public areas and future opportunities to expand EV charging infrastructure through the Sustainability Subcommittee work plan.
18. Receive report and provide direction to staff to establish an Incentive Program using the City’s Affordable Housing Fund.
• Presented By: Michael P. Cass, Assistant Community and Economic Development Director.
• Public Comment: Craig Lazzeretti, Donna Colombo, Mike Liva, and Tom Lewis.
Action Minutes
April 15, 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 | [A]CED – [Assistant] Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• City Council received the report and directed staff to return with additional options for use of the Affordable Housing Fund focused on helping residents remain in their homes, including potential partnership or leverage opportunities with county and nonprofit programs, for future Council discussion.
19. Receive the preliminary General Fund revenue and expenditure outlook for FY 2026–27 and provide direction on budget priorities, including Capital Improvement Program (CIP) updates and discretionary spending.
• Presented By: CM Chandler, FD Du and PWD Enke.
• Public Comment: Craig Lazzeretti and Tom Lewis.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• City Council received the presentation and directed staff to return at the May 20, 2026 budget workshop with a clearer budget and CIP analysis, including funding sources for proposed CIP changes and additional detail on consultant costs, agreements, leases, and other potential cost-saving or cost-recovery opportunities.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (Part 2 – 02:59:28)
20. Introduction of Ordinance Adding Martinez Municipal Code Chapter 22.85 (Tenant Anti- Harassment Protections) and Amending Chapter 22.04 (Definitions) to Comply with Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy. • Mayor Zorn continued the public hearing to a date certain on May 6, 2026.
21. Consider Accepting the Updated Engineering and Traffic Surveys Report Dated September 6, 2023, and Introduce an Ordinance Amending Martinez Municipal Code Section 10.20.010 (Special Speed Limits), Waiving the First Reading
• Presented By: PWD Enke and Raed Al-Zaher, Assistant Engineer • Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Young seconded by CMR McKillop , to move staff’s recommendation. Motion carried; Five Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
Action Minutes
April 15, 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 | [A]CED – [Assistant] Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director
EMERGING ISSUES AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
22. Issues and/or Requests
• None.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Part 2 – 03:13:00)
23. Comments and Announcements
• None.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Part 2 – 03:13:03) • Sustainability Subcommittee Report Out for March 25, 2026. • Continued to May 6, 2026.
• Outside Agency Report Outs
• None
• Comments and Announcements
• CMR McKillop, on behalf of Council, presented a gift to City Attorney Highsmith in recognition of her service to the City and extended best wishes on her move and transition to Assistant City Attorney.
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 11:27 PM.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, City Clerk
4/15/2026
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Brianne Zorn, Mayor