Martinez City Council Wed. Agenda: Landscape & Lighting; City Manager Search; Grad Nights

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MAY 21, 2014 
6:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION (City Manager’s Office)
7:00 P.M. RECONVENE (Council Chambers)

I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENT (Closed Session Items Only)
III. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION --Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision(d) of Cal. Gov’t Code section 54956.9: One potential case.

IV. RECONVENE – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – CALL TO ORDER

PRESENTATION(S)
A. Grad Night donations for Alhambra High School and College Park High School.

B. Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Presentation by City Treasurer Carolyn Robinson.

C. Measure H Project Presentation.

PUBLIC COMMENT (COMPLETE SPEAKER CARD AND GIVE TO CLERK)Reserved only for those requesting to speak on items not listed on the Agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Motion waiving reading of text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
1. Motion approving the City Council Minutes of April 16, 2014.
2. Motion approving Check Reconciliation Register(s) dated 05/15/14.
3. Motion accepting the City of Martinez Investment Policy for fiscal year 2015.

4. Motion establishing the City’s Proposition 4 Appropriations Limit for 2014-15 Fiscal Year (Gann Initiative).

5. Motion approving the schematic design plans for Measure H Park Projects:Susana Street Park, Mt. View Park and Waterfront Park.

6. Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a one year extension to Cooperative Agreement No. 4-2389 between the City of Martinez and the State of California acting through its Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) for use of Toll Bridge funds in the amount of $300,000 for the Marina Vista Pedestrian/Bicycle Improvement Mitigation Project.

7. For Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District 1979-3, Village Oaks Terrace: 
A. Resolution describing improvements and changes. 
B. Resolution of intention to levy and collect assessments, set date for public hearing on June 18, 2014, and direct City Clerk to give and publish all required notices. 
C. Motion approving the Engineer's Report.

8. For Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District 1981-3, Muir Station Park: 
A. Resolution describing improvements and changes. 
B. Resolution of intention to levy and collect assessments, set date for public hearing on June 18, 2014, and direct City Clerk to give and publish all required notices. 
C. Motion approving the Engineer's Report.

9. For Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District 1983-3, Vista Oaks:
A. Resolution describing improvements and changes.
B. Resolution of intention to levy and collect assessments, set date for publichearing on June 18, 2014, and direct City Clerk to give and publish allrequired notices.
C. Motion approving the Engineer's Report.

10. For Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District 1988-1, Center Martinez:
A. Resolution describing improvements and changes.
B. Resolution of intention to levy and collect assessments, set date for public hearing on June 18, 2014, and direct City Clerk to give and publish all required notices.
C. Motion approving the Engineer's Report.

11. Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District 1994-1, Creekside:
A. Resolution describing improvements and changes.
B. Resolution of intention to levy and collect assessments, set date for publichearing on June 18, 2014, and direct City Clerk to give and publish allrequired notices.
C. Motion approving the Engineer's Report.

12. For Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District 1997-1, Brittany Hills:
A. Resolution describing improvements and changes.
B. Resolution of intention to levy and collect assessments, set date for publichearing on June 18, 2014, and direct City Clerk to give and publish allrequired notices.
C. Motion approving the Engineer's Report.

13. For Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District 2000-2, Terra Vista:
A. Resolution describing improvements and changes.
B. Resolution of intention to levy and collect assessments, set date for publichearing on June 18, 2014, and direct City Clerk to give and publish allrequired notices.
C. Motion approving the Engineer's Report.

14. For Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District 2001-1, Alhambra Estates:
A. Resolution describing improvements and changes.
B. Resolution of intention to levy and collect assessments, set date for publichearing on June 18, 2014, and direct City Clerk to give and publish all required notices.
C. Motion approving the Engineer's Report.PUBLIC HEARING(S)CITY MANAGER

15. City Manager Comment(s)/Update(s)/Report(s).CHIEF OF POLICE
16. Chief of Police Comment(s)/Update(s)/Report(s).APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES CITY COUNCIL 

17. Consider a resolution and appropriate an additional $3,000 from the Unassigned Fund Balance of the General Fund for the completion of an appraisal of the Alhambra Highlands Subdivision and direct staff to enter into a contract with Denton Valuation for $8000.

18. Consider a resolution in support of Contra Costa Community College District Bond Measure E.

19. Review and consider proposals from search firms for recruitment and selection of a City Manager.

20. Council Subcommittee Reports.
21. City Council Comments.

ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned to a Regular City Council Meeting on June 4, 2014, at