Oct 7, 2017 - Applying tack oil ensures the new asphalt will stick to the existing asphalt. Cooling. Second roller is us
OCTOBER 2017 • Signs are usually an indicator that a driver is approaching roadwork. Martinez City Hall 525 Henrietta Street Martinez, CA 94553 T 925.372.3500 www.cityofmartinez.org Let’s Stay Connected!
ELECTED OFFICIALS: Rob Schroder, Mayor Debbie McKillop, Vice Mayor Lara DeLaney, Council Member Mark Ross, Council Member Noralea Gipner, Council Member Gary Hernandez, City Clerk Carolyn Robinson, Treasurer Regular City Council Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
The boots are on the ground! Public Works Street & Maintenance Crew are working hard on transforming our deteriorated roads for the safety of our drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. See photos illustrating some of the work completed in September! We would also like to remind all drivers to be careful in road work zones. Please see to the right, a guide to Cone Zone driving from CalTrans. Along with all the other City staff, the Public Works Street & Maintenance Crew takes pride in their work and is committed to providing quality services to our community.
• Drivers should obey all posted speed limits at all times in work zones. Typically, these speed limits are lower from normal posted limits. • Stay alert at all times. Be able to stop at any moment. • Patience is a virtue. • Lanes are very narrow in work zones; do not try to pass the car in front of you. • Do not tailgate. Expect the unexpected. • Verify that you have clear site of the work zone worker at all times,
and proceed with caution. • Cell phones are highly discouraged and prohibited from use in a work zone area. • When traveling at night best practices are to turn headlights on, approach slowly, and make sure that work zone employee or other drivers has acknowledged you as a driver. • Be prepared for delays during highly peak driving times of the day. • As construction is in progress and roads are widened, a driver can anticipate a lane shift, if that occurs, merge properly into the correct lane when directed to do so by the worker.
To view the project list, please visit this link.
Meetings are televised on Friday, following Wednesday’s meeting on Public Access Channel 28 (U-Verse Channel 99) at 7:30 p.m.
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And the paving continues... Friday, September 15, 2017, contractor MCK Services, Inc. began a paving project in the surrounding area of Rick’s Avenue. The job consisted of removing ±130,000 square feet of asphalt. Since more pavement projects are planned throughout the city in the coming months, we would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your cooperation. We understand how road projects can be inconvenient due to detours, noise, etc. As a reminder, please be aware of the “No Parking Signs” when a project comes to your neighborhood. Signs are posted a few days prior to notify all residents as well as ensure safety and provide ample workspace for crews to do their job. Questions regarding towed vehicles, please contact the Police Department at (925) 372-3410. Interested in learning more about the paving process? Here’s a short version that we compared to baking a cake! 3
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Equipment
Utensils
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There were a total of 18 trucks onsite for the Ricks Avenue paving project.
Cake pans, rollers, measuring cups, etc.
Machinery dig out the existing asphalt beforehand.
Cleaning utensils before use.
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Applying tack oil ensures the new asphalt will stick to the existing asphalt.
Unlike paving, oiling the pan ensures the batter does not stick.
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Trucks unload the new loose asphalt where temps range between 300° 350°.
Eggs, Water, Oil, etc.
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Crews manually rake the edges for a smooth transition to the new asphalt.
Pouring and smoothing out the batter to fit the pan.
The roller compacts the hot asphalt and lets it sit for a while.
Once the batter is placed in the pan, we bake!
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Cooling
Cooling
Sealing
Sealing
Second roller is used to finish roll or smooth out the asphalt so it is safe to drive over.
Cake is placed on a rack to cool before applying icing/ decor.
After 2-3 weeks, crews add rubberized chip seal for a longer lasting surface treatment.
Butter cream can be used so the fondant can stick.
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Surface Finishing
Surface Finishing
Used to finish and smooth out the surface.
Fondant is used to finish and smooth out the surface.
Striping
Decorating
Striping is added to enhance directions for safe driving.
The icing on the cake enhances appearance.
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Take Me Out To the Ball Game... Waterfront park renovations began in September, starting with the removal and disposal of fencing, backstops and bleachers from the Joe DiMaggio ballfields. Contractor Suarez and Munoz Construction is currently working on regrading the fields. Thanks to Marty Ochoa for providing the City with these great images taken by drone over Waterfront Park at the ballfields. In general, the project work will consist of the demolition and disposal of existing park improvements including the removal of picnic areas, paths, pavement, curbs, utilities, and trees. New park improvements to be constructed include grading, concrete paths, asphalt paving, landscaping and irrigation systems, restrooms, electrical work, field, parking lot and path lights and conduits, storm drains, retaining walls, fences, railings, park furniture, parking lots, building ADA improvements and all appurtenant work required to complete the project. The work is expected to be completed early next summer.
Photos: Courtesy of Marty Ochoa
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Message from the Chief of Police INFORMATION SHARING FOR A SAFER COMMUNITY.
T MANJIT SAPPAL Chief of Police 925.372.3445 Visit the Chief of Police webpage Let’s Stay Connected!
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his month, I thought I would spend some time discussing the importance of calling (or texting when calling is not an option) MPD to follow up on incidents. With the nature of social media, we have a unique way to send out information at lightning speed. This is an advantage as you can get information out to large groups of people and we support information exchange among the community as it enables people to stay abreast of what is going on. For example, I subscribe to Nextdoor in my own neighborhood to pay close attention to issues, problems, and crime.
hearing impaired; or • In the event of a crime such as a home invasion where speaking might give away the location of a person hiding, or in an abduction situation; or • In a domestic violence situation where it is not safe to make a voice call For more information on this service, please refer back to the July issue here.
Keeping the community informed on social media about what is going on is important and there is great value in being able to share ideas and potentially brainstorm solutions. However, as great as social media is, there are a few drawbacks.
On occasion, we will get wind of a post on social media about an incident that we were not aware of as it was not reported. This puts us a little behind on responding and investigating or worse, may result in nothing ever being done. Again, I think it is important to put information about neighborhood issues on social media, but it should not be a mechanism for reporting issues to the police.
Recently, we have had some instances in which people have been utilizing social media to post neighborhood crimes. Although this medium is an increasingly vital aspect of the way we communicate today, it has its limitations. For instance, some people in the community may not use social media as a form of communication.
I do get asked why we do not monitor social media and there are two main reasons – the first is that we do not have the resources to commit someone to follow social media as the amount of information out there is overwhelming. The second is that we do not want to set a bar for reporting crimes through social media.
From our perspective, when you have an issue that needs attention from the police or another city department, it is very important to call or text to 9-1-1 to report the issue. We have a dispatch center staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and they can be reached at (925) 372-3440 or for emergencies, Dial 911. As I previously highlighted in the July issue of the City Manager’s Report, we are now offering Text to 9-1-1 services for specific emergency situations:
When you call dispatch, we log the call into our CAD system. This database houses the calls for police service, so we can research them for future use. Secondly, if something goes awry, we have the ability to go back to see what was reported and what our response was. If someone reports they called and they were not satisfied with the outcome, we have a starting point at which to examine what occurred, so we can follow up on the issue appropriately.
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Honoring the Victims of 9/11 It has been sixteen years since the 9/11 terror attacks, but it still remains a poignant memory and one of the darkest days in American history. The City of Martinez marked the anniversary of the attacks at the Amtrak Station the morning of Monday, September 11, 2017 with a ceremony to remember those who lost their lives.
The Sacrifice of a True Hero: Sgt. Paul Starzyk Wednesday, September 6, 2017, a moment of silence was led by Chief of Police Manjit Sappal to honor Sergeant Paul Starzyk’s memory. Below is a portion of the Chief’s speech: On the morning of September 6, 2008, Sergeant Paul Starzyk responded to a domestic disturbance. An armed suspect was threatening the lives of five people inside an apartment and Sergeant Starzyk knowingly and willingly placed himself in harm’s way by confronting the suspect. In doing so, Sgt. Starzyk was immediately fired upon and was critically wounded, but he was able to return fire and fatally wound the suspect. There is no doubt that Sergeant Starzyk’s decisive and heroic actions saved the lives of two women and three children who were hiding in the apartment. Sergeant Starzyk did not survive his injuries; he made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the lives of others. • 5 •
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Meet Our New Hires! TREVOR MCFARLAND Maintenance Worker I
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COMMUNITY ACADEMY Build teamwork, leadership, and resiliency skills while interacting and learning about policing! For more information, contact Sergeant Fred Ferrer
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Taste Test Kitchen at the Martinez Senior Center Twenty three participants from the Martinez Senior Center enjoyed learning how to prepare a new recipe along with listening to the benefits of eating healthy foods!! Executive Chef Richard Hoelzel, sponsored by Contra Costa Senior Nutrition, did a cooking demonstration along with providing participants a recipe card so they could prepare the meal on their own. Samples were passed around the room so they could get a direct taste test of what Chef Richard was preparing. To find out more about activities, classes and workshops stop on by the Martinez Senior Center today!
Beep! Beep! Said the Trucks The annual truck day event was a blast! Children of all ages climbed and honked the horn on all the trucks that showed up at Ignacio Plaza on Wednesday, September 13th. Big thanks to American Medical Response, ConFire, Les Schwab, Martinez Police Department, Public Works, and Republic Services.
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SAFETY TIPS BEFORE YOU GO
GOING TRICK -ORTREATING?
• Go trick-or-treating with a grown up. • Visit only neighborhoods you know. • Make sure your costume lets you move, see, and hear easily. • Wear a light-colored or bright costume so drivers can see you. • Put glow-in-the-dark patches or strips on your costume. • Carry a flashlight or glow stick. • Stay in areas that are well lit.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HALLOWEEN HEALTH AND SAFETY TIPS, PLEASE VIEW THE FOLLOWING PDF: DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
• Watch out for cats. • Have your parents check your candy before you eat it.
U O Y Upcoming Event DID Watch Us Strutt? Impacting Temporary Dog Park and its Users October Auto Fest October 7, 2017 | 6am - 6pm The Temporary Dog Park will be closed Saturday October 7th, for safety reasons during the “October Auto Fest” charitable car show special event which will occupy the parking lot adjacent to the Martinez Yacht Club. The show cars will be moving to and from the parking lot throughout the day and the lot will be unavailable for public use. The Temporary Dog Park will reopen on Sunday October 8, 2017. The Martinez Yacht Club and the Martinez Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the first ever allinclusive October Auto Fest. Funds will be donated to Contra Costa Special Olympics. The Auto Fest will be held at the Martinez Marina parking lot in front of the Yacht Club between 12p - 6p.
The popular community Mutt Strutt event held on Thursday, September 14th in Susana Park was a huge hit! Whether they were local, new in town, or just passing through, everyone enjoyed the event. See below for a list of winning canine contestants: Best Costume......................................Winnie as Minnie Best Name..................................................Augie Doggie Best Tail.................................................................Walter Best Trick............................................................ Tatsumi Fastest Tail................................................................. Zep Looks Most Like Owner........................................... Zero
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Keep ‘Em Home Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic On Sunday, October 1st, the home health clinic for dogs offered micro-chipping, spay/neutering, and other services at the Amphitheater grounds. “It was a lovely day with lovely dogs and their people. 15 dogs were spayed/ neutered, 47 dogs were microchipped, and 68 dogs were vaccinated,” stated Sarah Williams, Outreach Coordinator for BadRap. Photos: Courtesy of Sara Williams
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// DIRECTORY City Hall.......................................................(925) 372-3500 City Clerk..................................................... (925) 372-3512 City Manager’s Office.................................(925) 372-3505 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Finance/Water........................................... (925) 372-3575 Information Systems..................................(925) 372-3535 Human Resources......................................(925) 372-3522 HR Job Hotline................................. (925) 372-3513 Water Billing............................................... (925) 372-3575 Water Emergency Operating Hours.................................(925) 372-3588 After Hours (Police Dispatch)............(925) 372-3440 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION....................(925) 372-3550 Code Enforcement.....................................(925) 372-3598 Inspection...................................................(925) 372-3596 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT....................(925) 372-3550 Economic Development............................. (925) 372-3524 Engineering................................................. (925) 372-3515 Planning...................................................... (925) 372-3518 Public Works...............................................(925) 372-3580 Recreation Services................................... (925) 372-3510 Event Information............................(925) 372-3463 Senior Center.............................................. (925) 370-8770 POLICE DEPARTMENT Police/Non-Emergency..............................(925) 372-3440 We Tip Line................................................. (925) 372-3410
// CITY HALL MEETINGS October 4 | Wednesday Zoning Administrator............................................................. 4:00 p.m. City Council..............................................................................7:00 p.m. October 10 | Tuesday Planning Commission.............................................................7:00 p.m. October 17 | Tuesday Parks, Recreation, Marina & Cultural Commission...............7:00 p.m October 18 | Wednesday Zoning Administrator............................................................. 4:00 p.m. City Council..............................................................................7:00 p.m. October 31 | Tuesday Planning Commission.............................................................7:00 p.m.
// CITY EVENTS
Every Sunday Farmer’s Market – Main Street....................... 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. October 1 | Sunday Shell-Mtz Education Foundation Fun Run....... 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration Information: http://bit.ly/2xxtaPD
October 5 | Thursday Cemetery Tours - Alhambra Cemetery................6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. October 7 | Saturday Auto Fest - Martinez Yacht Club....................... 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 13th Annual Restaurant Tour - Downtown........ 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. October 14 | Thursday Martinez Home Tour - Shell Clubhouse........... 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. October 15 | Sunday Cars, Kids & Coffee - Cobra Experience.......... 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Pumpkin Dunkin - Rankin Pool.......................... 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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October 21 | Saturday Zombie Brew Crawl - Downtown........................ 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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October 26 | Thursday Candy Hunt - Holiday Highlands........................ 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. October 28 | Saturday Car Show - Martinez Marina.............................. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. October 29 | Sunday Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Spooktacular.......... 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. October 31 | Tuesday Cemetery Tours - Alhambra Cemetery................6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
For questions or comments regarding this report, please contact our Editor: RICA GUIDRY Executive Assistant to the CM E
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BRAD KILGER, AICP City Manager T 925.372.3505 F 925.229.5012 Visit the City Manager’s Web Page • 10 •
