CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
MEETING DETAILS
DATE: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
TIME: 5:30 PM – Workshop
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 7:23 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present In-Person: Councilmembers Howard, Young, McKillop, Vice Mayor Malhi, and Mayor Zorn.
Remote: None.
CIVILITY STATEMENT
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation - Little League All Star Champions
Proclamation read by Mayor Zorn; Accepted by the District 4 Little League Champions.
2. Proclamation - National Day of Service and Remembrance Proclamation read by Mayor Zorn.
3. Proclamations - Sister Cities
Proclamation read by Mayor Zorn.
Action Minutes
September 2, 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
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was made by: Felix Sanchez, Tony Jetland, Joseph, Anonymous, Chris Abraham, and Tyler Harding.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Item No. 4-8
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Howard seconded by CMR McKillop , to approve Consent Calendar Items Nos. 4-8. Motion carried; Five Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
4. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Addendum No. 1 to the temporary, revocable License Agreement between the City and Contra Costa County, modifying the permitted employee parking hours from between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., in a form approved by the City Attorney, subject to California State Lands Commission approval.
6. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Engineer to install all-way stop signs at the intersection of Castro Street and Green Street.
7. Adopt a resolution approving the formation of the Solid Waste Franchise Ad Hoc Subcommittee and appointing members thereto.
8. Adopt a resolution adopting the City's Tort Liability Legislative and Political Platform and authorizing the Mayor, City Manager, or designee to communicate the City's positions on legislation, regulations, coalition letters, and related advocacy matters consistent with the adopted Platform.
GENERAL BUSINESS
9. Review the Contra Costa Civil Grand Jury report entitled “Martinez: Developing a Vibrant and Sustainable Waterfront” and authorize the City Manager by motion to submit a response on behalf of the City.
• Presented By: ACM Sugayan.
• Public Comment: Chappy.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
Action Minutes
September 2, 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
• Motion by CMR McKillop seconded by CMR Young , to authorize the City Manager to submit a response on behalf of the City. Motion carried; Five Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
10. Make a motion to do the following:
a. Confirm tennis as the use at Hidden Valley Sport Courts and authorize staff to proceed with the FY 2026–27 Tennis Conversion project per the CIP; or, wait for the Park System Master Plan process to finish first, fully exploring potential uses. b. Direct staff to return with a resolution that standardizes the hours of operation for at Hidden Valley Sport Courts consistent with all other sport courts citywide, or, to return with a resolution changing the hours of operation at Hidden Valley Sports Courts to disallow use after 9:00 p.m.
c. Confirm that fine levels remain unchanged.
• Presented By: ACM Sugayan.
• Public Comment: Anonymous, Joseph, Tyler Harding and Nancy Noonan. • Closing Council Comments: Council directed staff to return with a resolution establishing a 9:00 p.m. closure at Hidden Valley Sport Courts and bring back for further discussion City wide implementation; begin issuing fines for violations rather than warnings.
• Motion by Mayor Zorn seconded by CMR Young , to defer the tennis court conversion pending completion of the Park System Master Plan; direct staff to return with a resolution establishing a 9:00 p.m. closure at Hidden Valley Sport Courts and bring back for further discussion city wide park hours. Motion carried; Five Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Conduct a public hearing and adopt an Urgency Ordinance approving Zoning Text Amendments to the Martinez Municipal Code by amending Chapters 22.04 (Definitions) and
22.43 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) to reflect feedback from the California Department o f Housing and Community Development related to accessory dwelling unit regulations.
• Presented By: Brandon Northart, Senior Planner
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
Action Minutes
September 2, 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
• Motion by CMR Young seconded by CMR McKillop , to move staff’s recommendation. Motion carried; Five Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
EMERGING ISSUES AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
12. Emerging Issues and Future Agenda Items
• Mayor Zorn proposed consolidating the current “Emerging Issues and Future Agenda Items” section into “Future Agenda Items” only, noting that emerging issues may instead be raised during City Council Comments. Council concurred by consensus. Future agenda item requests will be tracked and evaluated by the Mayor and City Manager for potential placement on a future agenda. • CMR McKillop requested SB 946 and street vending regulations be added as a future agenda item to discuss available options related to public health, safety, and welfare.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. Comments and Announcements
i. Chief of Police Comments
• Chief White provided updates regarding SB 946 and street vending regulations, including a recent sidewalk obstruction near Loaves & Fishes; the Alhambra High School threat and lockdown response; Sgt. Starzyk’s upcoming memorial and flag raising; and Police Department staffing shortages affecting response times.
ii. Department Updates
• CM Chandler provided verbal report out on Sesquicentennial Festival.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
14. Subcommittee Report Outs
i. Sustainability Subcommittee Report Out for September 1, 2026. • CMR McKillop provided verbal report out.
15. Outside Agency Report Outs
• Mayor Zorn provided verbal report out for MCE.
16. Comments and Announcements
Action Minutes
September 2, 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
• CMR Howard – Praised the success of the Sesquicentennial celebration and invited the community to attend the September 11th 25th Anniversary Memorial ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial.
• CMR Young - Praised the Sesquicentennial celebration and thanked City staff, Mayor Zorn, and Councilmember Howard for their efforts in organizing the event. • Mayor Zorn – Commented on the success of the Sesquicentennial celebration and thanked the community and participating organizations; announced the Church of Pentecost’s 20th anniversary celebration.
• VM Malhi – Thanked the community, volunteers, sponsors, City staff, and others involved in the Sesquicentennial celebration, with special recognition to Chief White; provided comments regarding a recent mountain lion sighting in District 3; and recognized Saints Peter and Paul Church for its annual Mediterranean Festival.
• CMR McKillop – Recognized Saints Peter and Paul Church for its Mediterranean Festival and praised the success of the Sesquicentennial celebration, thanking Eve Kearney, City staff, volunteers, community members, and everyone involved in the event.
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 9:51 PM.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, City Clerk
9/2/2026
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Brianne Zorn, Mayor