CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
DATE: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
TIME: 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 7:13 PM.
ROLL CALL
• In-Person Attendance : Mayor Zorn, Vice Mayor Malhi, Councilmembers Howard and McKillop.
• Remote Attendance: Council Member Greg Young, Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 per Government Code §54953(B).
CIVILITY STATEMENT
PRESENTATIONS
1. Martinez Police Promotion and Ceremonial Swearing In • Chief White introduced Officer Luis Aguirre and Officer Elisa Luhmann; announced the promotion of Sergeant Engelberto Rubio. CC Galileo conducted the Oath of Office.
2. Proclamation - National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day • Read by Mayor Zorn; Accepted by Chief White, Officer Aguirre, Officer Luhmann and Sergeant Rubio.
3. Proclamation - Sergeant Craig Schnabel Retirement
Action Minutes
May 6, 2026
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 2 of 6
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
• Read by CMR Howard; Accepted by Sergeant Craig Schnabel.
4. Proclamation - Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month • Read by CMR Malhi; Presented by Diversity & Cultural Commissioner Vana Tran to Master Joon T. Kim.
5. Proclamation - Affordable Housing Month
• Ready by CMR Malhi; Accepted by Craig Lazzeretti.
6. Proclamation - Public Works Week
• Read by CMR McKillop; Accepted by Public Works Superintendent Joe Becker and Supervisor Brandon Manzano.
7. Proclamation - Yuba City Bus Tragedy 50th Anniversary Day of Tribute and Remembrance • Read by Mayor Zorn.
8. Proclamation - Pastoral Installation of Bishop Julius Xavier Van Hook • Read by Mayor Zorn.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Public comments were made by Gene Anderson, Craig Lazzeretti and Tom Lewis.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Item No. 9-17
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Howard seconded by CMR Young , to approve Consent Calendar Items Nos. 9-17. Motion carried; Five Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
Consent Calendar Item No. 18
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR McKillop seconded by CMR Howard , to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 18. Motion carried; Five Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
9. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
10. Motion to approve Action Minutes for April 15, 2026.
11. Motion to approve Check Reconciliation Registers dated April 8th through April 23rd, 2026.
Action Minutes
May 6, 2026
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 3 of 6
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
12. Adopt a resolution accepting the resignation of Teresa (“Terri”) L. Highsmith as designated City Attorney and appointing Matthew T. Summers as City Attorney, with Teresa Highsmith assuming role of Assistant City Attorney.
13. Adopt a resolution:
a. Authorizing the Chief of Police to participate in the direct funding process from the California State 9-1-1 Office to replace 9-1-1 call handling equipment. b. Authorizing the purchase of Dispatch Center furniture from Xybix utilizing California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) pricing.
c. Appropriating $88,300 of unassigned Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) fund balance for unfunded project overage.
14. Authorize the Chief of Police to implement and administer a restricted parking permit program in partnership with the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department, including the authority to:
a. Establish and modify administrative program conditions and operational restrictions consistent with this authorization and existing City parking regulations; and b. Adjust the permit fee administratively to maintain proportional consistency with Council - adopted parking rates.
15. Adopt a resolution approving the City’s Investment Policy with no revisions.
16. Receive and file the Measure X Citizens’ Oversight Committee Annual Report for FY 2025.
17. Receive and file the Measure D – Citizens’ Oversight Committee Annual Report for FY 2025.
18. Adopt a resolution setting a public hearing on a proposed increase in the sewer service charge and providing for the collection of sewer service charges on the County tax roll for the 2026 - 27 Fiscal Year and directing the Clerk of the Board to provide noti ce and instructions for submitting written protests.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. 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. • Presented By: ACED Michael Cass.
• Public Comment: Craig Lazzeretti.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
Action Minutes
May 6, 2026
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 4 of 6
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
• Motion by CMR Howard seconded by CMR Young , to move staff’s recommendation. Motion carried; Five Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
GENERAL BUSINESS
20. Receive and File Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026. • Presented By: Accountant Courtney Butler and John Grady, Public Trust. • Public Comment: Craig Lazzeretti.
• Closing Council Comments: Upon Mayor Zorn’s request, Council supported moving future investment report updates to the Budget & Finance Subcommittee on a quarterly or semi-annual basis, with investment reports placed on the Consent Calendar.
• City Council asked clarifying questions and received and filed the report.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
21. Comments and Announcements
• CM Chandler acknowledges Sgt. Schnabel’s service and retirement. • CEDD Bergman and PWD Enke provided updates on the proposed entertainment zone and downtown parking wayfinding signage.
22. May Events
• Executive Assistant Eve Kearney highlights various events for the month of May.
23. Downtown Street Closures
• ACM Sugayan provided updates on the upcoming special event season, increased downtown street closure requests, potential review of the street closure permit fee, and Senior Club funding assistance for replacement of the Senior Center front entryway.
EMERGING ISSUES AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
24. Issues and/or Requests
• CMR Young requested consideration of an ad hoc committee to review the City’s cultural event grant process and requested an update regarding the pickleball court closure.
• CMR Malhi requested information regarding the status of temporary and permanent signage related to the pickleball court closure.
Action Minutes
May 6, 2026
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 5 of 6
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
• Mayor Zorn expressed interest in further discussing CMR Young’s cultural event grant process request with him and staff before determining whether to bring back a future agenda item. Mayor Zorn also noted her intent to reduce the number of proclamations and requested that staff develop a mechanism to track emerging issue and future agenda item requests.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
25. Sustainability Subcommittee Report Out for March 25, 2026. • CMR McKillop provided verbal report out.
26. Economic Development Subcommittee Report Out for April 23, 2026. • VM Malhi provided verbal report out.
27. Outside Agency Report Outs
• CMR McKillop provided verbal report for recent Chamber Board meeting. • VM Malhi provided verbal report for recent East Bay Division meeting.
28. Comments and Announcements
• CMR Young recognized the Kiwanis Club’s 100th anniversary celebration and wished the community a happy Mother’s Day.
• CMR Howard requested an update on the archway illumination project and highlighted Chamber of Commerce business support efforts, future kiosk opportunities, and the pastoral installation of Bishop Julius Xavier Van Hook. • Mayor Zorn thanked City Treasurer Carolyn Robinson for her work with the Measure X and Measure D Oversight Committees and investment reporting, requested Council participation in upcoming Farmers’ Market outreach for the Parks System Master Plan, and provided updates regarding industrial facility tours and community warning system communications following the January flaring event. • CM Malhi commented on the recent industrial facility tours, community cleanup events, the sesquicentennial hike, the Kiwanis Club celebration, Police Department support during the May Day rally, and concerns regarding the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s proposed gas water heater phase-out mandate.
He also wished the community a happy Mother’s Day.
• CMR McKillop announced the upcoming Nancy Boyd Park community cleanup, recognized the upcoming 50-year remembrance of the Yuba City bus tragedy, and wished the community a happy Mother’s Day.
Action Minutes
May 6, 2026
ABBREVIATION KEY Page 6 of 6
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
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 9:46 PM.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, City Clerk
5/6/2026
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Brianne Zorn, Mayor