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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 | [A]CED – [Assistant] Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director | CIO – Chief Innovation Officer
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
MEETING DETAILS
DATE: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
TIME: 5:30 PM – Study Session
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 7:14 PM.
ROLL CALL
• In-person: Councilmembers Howard, Young, McKillop, Vice Mayor Malhi, and Mayor Zorn. • Remote: None
CIVILITY STATEMENT
PRESENTATIONS
1. New Staff Introductions, Internal Promotions and Ceremonial Swearing-In for Martinez Police Department.
o The following Departments introduced new staff and/or announced internal promotions:
Administrative Services, Community & Economic Development, Police Department, Public Works Department.
o CC Galileo swore in new and promoted PD Staff; family members badged said officers.
2. Proclamation - National Night Out
o Read into the record by Mayor Zorn
Action Minutes
August 5, 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 | [A]CED – [Assistant] Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director | CIO – Chief Innovation Officer
3. Presentation - CalTrans PSA
o Presentation made by Sabrina Martinez and Ferdinand Ciceron
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Public comment was made by: Richard Anderson and Tony Jetland.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Item No. 4-9, and 11-12
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Howard seconded by CMR Young , to approve Consent Calendar Items Nos. 4-9, and 11-12. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
Consent Calendar Item No. 10
• Pulled by staff. City Attorney Summers and PWD Enke provide additional clarification on item. • Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Howard seconded by VM Malhi , to approve Consent Calendar Items Nos. 10.
Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
4. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
5. Motion to approve Action Minutes for June 24, 2026.
6. Adopt a resolution designating Mayor Brianne Zorn as the Voting Delegate and Vice Mayor Satinder S. Malhi as First Alternate to the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference and Expo.
7. Motion to approve Check Reconciliation Register dated June 1 through July 16, 2026.
8. Adopt a resolution approving the General Obligation Bond Tax Rate for the 2026-27 property tax roll and directing submittal to Contra Costa County.
9. Adopt a resolution establishing an Ad Hoc Subcommittee composed of Councilmembers Greg Young and Satinder Malhi tasked with evaluating and recommending updates to the City’s Cultural Event Grant Program.
10. Adopt a resolution accepting the bid of W. E. Lyons Construction as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and rejecting the bid protest filed by MFS Construction and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any necessary change orders until the Action Minutes
August 5, 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 | [A]CED – [Assistant] Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director | CIO – Chief Innovation Officer
completion of the Intermodal Elevator and Safety Improvements Project C6012 in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, in an amount not to exceed $631,822, which includes the contract of $549,410 and a 15% contingency of $82,412 . (Updated 8/5/26)
11. Receive and File Quarterly Investment Report for the Month Ended June 30, 2026.
12. Adopt a resolution to establish an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the Pecos League Agreement Renewal Negotiations and appointing Mayor Brianne Zorn and Councilmember Debbie McKillop as members.
GENERAL BUSINESS
13. Adopt a resolution approving five Sesquicentennial Utility Box Art Project designs and locations, and authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the selected Applicants, in a form approved by the City Attorney. o Presented By: Kerry Rivers, Management Analyst
o Public Comment: None.
o Closing Council Comments: Council directed that the final designs incorporate minor modifications, including refining the Sesquicentennial logo and John Muir illustration to better match the level of detail in the surrounding poppies, and adding background or contextual elements to soften the turkey vulture illustration and better align it with the visual treatment of the cow.
o Motion by Mayor Zorn seconded by CMR McKillop , to adopt the resolution with direction that the final designs incorporate the minor modifications. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
14. Adopt a resolution approving a second mural design modification, extending the mural on the east -facing wall of the Universal Sports Academy Complex, located at 330 Ferry Street, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a second addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding and first addendum to the Art Commission Agreement between the City, Tim Hon, and non- profit organization Joe DiMaggio Hometown Hero Project, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
o Presented By: Kerry Rivers, Management Analyst
o Public Comment: Tim Hon.
o Mayor Zorn continued this item to the next Regular Meeting of the City Council on August 19, 2026.
15. Adopt resolutions supporting the nomination of Census Tracts 06013316000, 06013318000, 06013317000, and 06013320001 for designation as Opportunity Zones under the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 Program, and direct staff to forward the City Council’s affirmed support for the census tract nominations to the Action Minutes
August 5, 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 | [A]CED – [Assistant] Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director | CIO – Chief Innovation Officer
California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development and continue advocacy efforts throughout the State's evaluation and public comment process. o Presented By: Brandon Northart, Senior Planner
o Public Comment: Sarah Baird, Allison Eskarzika
o Closing Council Comments: None.
o Motion by CMR Young seconded by CMR Howard , to adopt all resolution as written Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Conduct a public hearing to: 1) introduce and waive the reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter 8.53 (Entertainment Zones) to the Martinez Municipal Code to establish Entertainment Zones within the City; and 2) provide direction to staff regarding the Downtown Entertainment Zone Management Plan. o Presented By: Salmana Shah, Associate Planner
o Public Comment: Sarah Baird
o Closing Council Comments: None.
o Motion by CMR McKillop seconded by CMR Howard , to adopt the resolution as written Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
EMERGING ISSUES AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
17. Emerging Issues & Future Agenda Items
o CMR Howard requested, with Council support, a future agenda item regarding repair of the Marina Vista entryway sign.
o Vice Mayor Malhi requested consideration of lighting improvements for the newly installed monument entryway signs.
o CMR Howard reiterated his request for comprehensive revenue and expense reporting for the sports courts, including all revenue streams.
o CMR McKillop requested an update on the potential annexation of Alhambra Valley and stronger measures to address ongoing smoking violations at the bocce courts.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
18. Comments and Announcements
o CM Chandler announces CC Galileo’s CMC certification. o Chief of Police Comments
Action Minutes
August 5, 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 | [A]CED – [Assistant] Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director | CIO – Chief Innovation Officer
Chief White comments on National Night Out, alcohol selling establishments outreach, downtown security, 911 Advisory Board appointment. o Department Updates
CIO Villasenor provides update on GoMartinez app. Mayor Zorn requests a status update at either 90 days or 6 months.
o August Events
Provided by Eve Kearney, Executive Assistant to City Manager.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
19. Outside Agency Report Outs
o Verbal report made by CMR McKillop on Chamber of Commerce meeting.
20. Comments and Announcements
o CMR McKillop recognized the Corp Yard for its prompt response and repairs following recent accidents, including restoration of the Senior Center accessibility ramp.
o VM Malhi echoed recognition of the Corp Yard; thanked staff, first responders, volunteers, community organizations, and residents for National Night Out; recognized the Diablo View and Muir Oaks neighborhood gatherings; congratulated the Martinez Sturgeon on advancing to the Pecos League finals; and recognized the City Clerk on her recent professional certification. He also acknowledged participants in the Downtown Community Cleanup.
o Mayor Zorn congratulated the Martinez Sturgeon on advancing to the Pecos League finals and announced a local watch party for the championship games. o CMR Young echoed prior recognitions, thanked participants in National Night Out and the Corp Yard for its recent work, and noted the start of football preseason. o CMR Howard echoed congratulations to the Martinez Sturgeon and recognition of National Night Out, including the Sturgeon season’s dedication to Gwen Monroe.
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 10:35 PM.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, City Clerk
8/5/2026
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Brianne Zorn, Mayor