The council voted to let the city manager sign a contract with Baker Tilly for $91,700 to help build a four-year plan setting the city's top goals and strategies for the next four years.
Yes
Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn
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Why The city is dealing with a difficult financial outlook and major changes since the pandemic, and a strategic plan will set clear goals, create a shared vision and guide the budget process and other city plans.
The council voted to hear from anyone who wants to speak and then approve the Marina Fee Schedule, setting user fees and service charges for the Martinez Marina.
Yes
Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn
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Why The city took over running the Martinez Marina from Almar Marina Management on August 22, 2024, and now needs to make the existing fees and charges official.
The council voted to let the city manager sign a contract, in a form the city attorney approves, with Public Trust Advisors, LLC to give investment advice.
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Why Market swings since 2021 and turnover in the finance office left the city's investments idle and missed opportunities, so the city wants expert help managing its $77 million portfolio.
The council voted to take the final vote on a new city law changing the Martinez Municipal Code rules on using the Martinez Marina (Chapter 12.36, Title 12) and the matching enforcement rules (Chapter 1.12, Title 1).
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Why The council approved marina rule changes in October 2024 but asked for clearer definitions of 'marina' and 'harbor', consistent use of those words, and notice before boarding a boat.
The council voted to take the final vote on a new city law changing the city's rules on appointed officers: changing Section 2.04.050 and Section 2.68.080, adding a new Section 2.06.010 and Chapter 2.06, and removing Sections 2.60.020 and 2.60.030.
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Why Voters approved Measure A, making the City Clerk an appointed position effective December 18, 2024, so these changes update the city's rules to match that new status.
The agenda does not say what practical difference this makes for who can be appointed or how they're chosen.