ABBREVIATION KEY Page 1 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 | CIO – Chief Innovation Officer
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
MEETING DETAILS
DATE: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
TIME: 7:00pm
PLACE: Council Chamber, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553; via Zoom; and Mayor Zorn will be participating remotely from Fairfield Inn and Suites, 1788 Washington St N, Twin Falls, ID 8330, pursuant to Gov Code §54953(b).
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
• VM Malhi called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM.
ROLL CALL
• In-person: Councilmembers Howard, Young, McKillop, and Vice Mayor Malhi • Remote: Mayor Zorn per Gov Code Section 54953(b)
CIVILITY STATEMENT
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation - Hispanic Heritage Month
o Read into the record by VM Malhi
2. Proclamation - Constitution Week
o Read into the record by CMR Young.
3. Proclamation - Honoring the Sesquicentennial Festival Committee o Read into the record by CMR Howard; Accepted by Eve Kearney, Recreation Manager Debbie Hernandez, Director Sarah Baird of Downtown Martinez & Co., CM Action Minutes
September 16, 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 | CIO – Chief Innovation Officer
Howard and Mayor Zorn.
4. Swearing In of New CERT Members
o CC Galileo swore in new CERT members: Michael Loftesnes, Patricia Berkowitz, Kathrin Heinzer, Shelia Hulse, Margaret Landsborough, Kristi Mason, David Mease, Laura Miller, Alexandria Neikirk, Kristina Ogle, Robbie Robertson, Emma Scott, Ben Scott, Yuva Soundarapandiaraj, Lin Yates
5. Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month: MTZ Auto Repair o Chamber President Aaron Alencastre presented award to Owners Anthony & Jenna Bagno.
6. Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Presentation on Upcoming Construction o Presentation made by, CEO David Culberson from Contra Costa Regional Medical Center.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Public comment was made by:ChappyDavyikin, Mo Osman, Gus Cicala, Richard Anderson, Linda Olvera, Bob Johnston, Susan McDonald, Tatiana Ray, Ellis Ray, Narjara Grossmann, and Mayra Lopez.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Item No. 13 pulled by Mayor Zorn
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: Mayor Zorn asked clarifying questions of Staff. • Motion by CMR Howard seconded by VM Malhi , to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 13. Motion carried; Four (4) Ayes (Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop) and One (1) No (Zorn).
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 7-14, excluding item No. 13
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by CMR Howard seconded by CMR Young , to approve Consent Calendar Items Nos. 7-14. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
7. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
8. Motion to approve City Council Action Minutes for September 2, 2026.
Action Minutes
September 16, 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 | CIO – Chief Innovation Officer
9. Adopt a resolution declaring the City Council’s intent to amend the City of Martinez Conflict of Interest Code, directing the City Clerk to provide notice of the proposed amendments, and setting a public hearing for October 7, 2026, to consider adoption of the amended Code.
10.Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase water treatment chemicals in Fiscal Year 2026-27 from Bay Area Chemical Consortium (BACC) vendors in an amount not to exceed $370,000.
11.Motion to approve Check Reconciliation Register dated August 7th through September 3rd.
12.Motion to authorize the City Manager to continue the annual software and service agreements with CDW Government Inc., Tyler Technologies Inc., Apex Technology Management LLC, and Cyber74 LLC, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 per vendor, per year.
13.Adopt Resolution authoring the City Manager to issue a purchase order to Vortex Aquatic Structures International in an amount of $204,011 to refurbish the Rankin Pool Play Structure.
14.Adopt a resolution updating the hours of use for the Hidden Valley Sport Courts to 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days per week, consistent with City Council direction provided on September 2, 2026.
GENERAL BUSINESS
15.Adopt a resolution approving the City of Martinez Cost Allocation Plan (CAP) and authorize staff to integrate the plan into citywide budget development, grant compliance processes, and fee calculations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 and future fiscal years. • Presented By: FD Miller and Tony Thrasher, Consultant with Willdan Financial Services
• Public Comment: None.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
• Motion by VM Malhi seconded by CMR McKillop , to adopt the resolution and authorize staff as written. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
16.Adopt a resolution reaffirming FY 2026-2027 priorities of the Four-Year Strategic Plan and acknowledging continued implementation of its strategies, including strategies carried forward from FY 2025-2026.
• Presented By: ACM Sugayan and Management Analyst Kerry Rivers • Public Comment: Chappy Davyikin.
• Closing Council Comments: None.
Action Minutes
September 16, 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 | CIO – Chief Innovation Officer
• Motion by CMR Young seconded by VM Malhi , to adopt the resolution as written.
Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
17.Receive update and provide input to staff regarding the proposed Phase 2 of the Street Tree/Median CIP Project C1088.
• Presented By: Assistant Engineer Raed Al-Zaher and Paul Stevenson, Landscape Architect with CSW ST2.
• Public Comment: None.
• City Council and staff had in-depth discussion. City Council shared their input, thoughts and concerns about the project; providing staff direction on what they would like to receive and see when the item is brought back to Council in the future.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
18.Conduct a public hearing and adopt a Resolution to vacate a section of Pine Street, located between Escobar Street and Main Street, reserving therefrom non-exclusive public utility easements; authorize the City Manager to execute the operations and maintenance agreement between the City and Contra Costa County for the Pine Street Plaza Area; and authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and enter into a joint use Memorandum of Understanding with the County for the Pine Street Plaza and free public parking at certain County owned parking lots.
• Public Comment: None.
• Motion by Mayor Zorn, seconded by CMR Young , to open the public hearing and continue this item forward to October 7, 2026. Motion carried; All Ayes (Zorn, Howard, Young, Malhi, McKillop).
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
19.Future Agenda Requests
• Mayor Zorn deferred discussion.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
20. Comments and Announcements
• CM Chandler provided update on the Alhambra corridor signal delays. • Chief of Police Comments
None.
Action Minutes
September 16, 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 | CIO – Chief Innovation Officer
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
21. Subcommittee Report Outs
• Mayor Zorn deferred discussion.
22. Outside Agency Report Outs
• Mayor Zorn deferred discussion.
23. Comments and Announcements
• Mayor Zorn deferred discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 10:52 PM.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, City Clerk
9/16/2026 ________________________
Brianne Zorn, Mayor