CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Updated 8/18/2026
MEETING DETAILS
DATE: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM – Closed Session
7:00 PM – Regular Session
PLACE: Council Chamber, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553; and, via Zoom
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City Council Agenda
August 19, 2026
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER - Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL – Councilmembers Howard, Young, McKillop, Vice Mayor Malhi, and Mayor Zorn.
CIVILITY STATEMENT - As your elected Governing Board, we will treat each other and the public with patience, civility, and courtesy as a model of the same behavior we wish to reflect in Martinez for the conduct of all City business and community participation. This includes re spect for everyone's First Amendment Right to voice their opinion on matters within the City's subject matter jurisdiction, even if that opinion is different from our own. The decisions made tonight will be for the benefit of the Martinez community and not for personal gain.
PUBLIC COMMENT - Agendized Items Only.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Govt. Code Section 54956.8) Property: 636 Ward Street, Martinez, CA
Agency Negotiators: Michael Chandler, City Manager, Lauren Sugayan, Assist. City Manager, Michael Cass, Assist. Director of Community & Econ. Dev.; IMT Associates, Trustee
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn to a Regular City Council Meeting on August 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER - Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL – Councilmembers Howard, Young, McKillop, Vice Mayor Malhi, and Mayor Zorn.
CIVILITY STATEMENT - As your elected Governing Board, we will treat each other and the public with patience, civility, and courtesy as a model of the same behavior we wish to reflect in Martinez for the conduct of all City business and community participation. This includes re spect for everyone's First Amendment Right to voice their opinion on matters within the City's subject matter jurisdiction, even if that opinion is different from our own. The decisions made tonight will be for the benefit of the Martinez community and not for personal gain.
City Council Agenda
August 19, 2026
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamations - 2025 Police Officer of the Year Tyler Hall and 2025 Police Staff Member of the Year Jaclyn Ditty
Proclamation - Tyler Hall, 2025 Officer of the Year
Proclamation - Jaclyn Ditty, 2025 Professional Staff Member of the Year
2. Proclamation - Officer Charles Buda Retirement
Proclamation - Chuck Buda Retirement
3. Proclamation - Recognition of Service for Planning Commissioner Jason Martin Proclamation - Recognition of Service for Planning Commissioner Jason Martin
4. Proclamation - Recognition of Service for Planning Commissioner Susan Gustofson Proclamation - Recognition of Service for Planning Commissioner Susan Gustofson
5. Proclamation - Martinez Sturgeon 2026 Season
Proclamation - Martinez Sturgeon 2026 Season
6. Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month: Fair Arrow Books & Goods
7. East Bay Parks District Presentation - Harmful Algal Bloom East Bay Parks District Presentation - Harmful Algal Bloom (Updated 8/17/2026)
PUBLIC COMMENT - Presentations and Non-Agendized Items Only. Non-agenda public comment is (1) limited to matters which are not action items listed elsewhere on the agenda, and (2) are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public comments are typically limited to 3 minutes per person. The Mayor may reduce the time limit per speaker depending upon the number of speakers and may limit the total time for public comment to facilitate the completion of business on the agenda. Comments related to items appearing in the following sections of the Agenda will be heard prior to the City Council taking action on each item: Consent Calendar, General Business, Public Hearing, and Appointments to Commissions and/or Agencies.
CONSENT CALENDAR
8. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
9. Motion to approve City Council Action Minutes for August 5, 2026.
Action Minutes 08-05-2026
10. Adopt the following resolutions:
A. Fixing the employer contribution under the public employees’ medical and hospital care act at an equal amount for employees and annuitants with respect to the Martinez Police Officers’ Association; and
City Council Agenda
August 19, 2026
B. Fixing the employer contribution under the public employees’ medical and hospital care act at an equal amount for employees and annuitants with respect to Police Sworn Management.
Staff Report - CalPERS Employer Medical Contributions for Sworn Active Employees and Retirees
Resolution - CalPERS Employer Medical Contribution - Benefit Plan Year 2027 (MPOA)
Resolution - CalPERS Employer Medical Contribution - Benefit Plan Year 2027 (MGMT Sworn)
11. Adopt Ordinance No. 1489 establishing Entertainment Zone regulations and Resolution approving Downtown Entertainment Zone Management Plan.
Staff Report - Entertainment Zones
Ordinance No. 1489 - Entertainment Zones
Resolution - Downtown Entertainment Zone Management Plan Exhibit A - Downtown Entertainment Zone Management Plan
12. Adopt Resolution of the City Council of Martinez setting a public hearing for September 16, 2026, to consider vacation of a section of Pine Street, located between Escobar Street and Main Street, and reserving non-exclusive easements for in-place public utilities, including the City’s water and storm drain systems.
Staff Report - Pine Street Vacation
Resolution - Pine Street Vacation
Attachment A - Legal Description Pine St Vacation
Attachment B - Plat Pine Street Vacation
Attachment C - Planning Commission Resolution No. 23-15 Attachment D - Pine Street Plaza Area
13. Motion to approve Check Reconciliation Register dated July 17 through August 6, 2026.
Check Reconciliation Register 07-16-2026 to 08-06-2026
14. Receive and file the withdrawal of the second mural design modification to extend the mural on the east-facing wall of the Universal Sports Academy Complex, located at 330 Ferry Street.
Staff Report - Joe DiMaggio Hometown Hero Project Mural Modification Withdrawal
15. Review the Marin County Civil Grand Jury report entitled “MCE, Marin Clean Energy: A Series of Missteps Highlight Need for Governance Changes” and authorize the Mayor by minute order to submit a response on behalf of the City.
Staff Report - Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report Response on MCE Attachment A - Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report
Attachment B - Draft Response to Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report
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16. Receive the report regarding the Downtown Employee Parking Permit Program; authorize continuation of the program; and direct the City Manager or designee to expand eligibility to County employees assigned to qualifying privately owned buildings leased by the County.
Staff Report - Merchant and Employee Parking Permit Update
GENERAL BUSINESS
17. Adopt resolution to:
A. Ratify the City Manager’s proclamation of local emergency for repairs to the Alhambra Creek wingwall on Alhambra Avenue, near 4951 Alhambra Avenue.
B. Allocate $300,000 of Measure J funds and $100,000 of NPDES funds for Project No. C3018.
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with McNabb Construction Inc. in an amount not to exceed $325,000 under MMC section
14.04.090 and the emergency bidding provisions of the Purchasing Policy.
Staff Report - Emergency Repairs Alhambra Creek
Resolution - Emergency Repairs Alhambra Creek
Proclamation of Local Emergency - Repairs to Alhambra Creek Attachment A - Alhambra Ave. Wingwall Emergency Repair Plan Attachment B - Pictures of Concrete Wingwall Damage
18. Provide direction to staff on a path forward to secure a modern, cost-effective and environmentally responsible solid waste and recycling franchise, through a motion to either:
A. Pursue exclusive negotiations with the existing franchise hauler, Republic Services, or
B. Initiate a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for franchised solid waste and recycling services
Staff Report - Solid Waste Franchise Path Forward
Presentation - Solid Waste Franchise Procurement Decision (Updated 8/18/2026)
19. Consider the courses of action available pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10229 for the offices of Mayor and City Councilmember, District 4, and adopt one of the following resolutions:
A. A Resolution Appointing the Nominated Candidates to the Offices of Mayor and City Councilmember, District 4, in Lieu of Election Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10229; or
B. A Resolution Directing that the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
be Held for the Offices of Mayor and City Councilmember, District 4, Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10229.
Staff Report - Options for Uncontested November 2026 Election Offices Attachment A - City Clerk's Certification Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10229 Attachment B - Public Notice Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10229 Resolution - Appointment of Nominated Candidates in Lieu of Election
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Resolution - Directing Election to be Held
PUBLIC HEARINGS
EMERGING ISSUES AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
20. Emerging Issues and/or Future Agenda Item Requests
Staff Report - Emerging Issues & Future Agenda Item Requests
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
21. Comments and Announcements
A. Chief of Police Comments
B. Department Updates
C. Events
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
22. Outside Agency Report Outs
23. Comments and Announcements
ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn to a Regular City Council Session on September 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
On August 18, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted on the City Hall Kiosk, located at 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553, and on the City website at www.cityofmartinez.org.
/s/ Kat Galileo, City Clerk
Updated 8/18/2026, Eve Kearney, Executive Assistant to the City Manager