Marina public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The City Council approved a consent agenda that included new tobacco retailer licensing and smoke-free public place ordinances. The council also accepted grants for alcohol beverage control and firefighter recruitment. No reportable actions were taken during the closed session.
- Approved accounts payable totaling $1,115,222.79 (5-0)
- Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Accepted $56,986.00 ABC-APP Grant via Resolution 2023-88 (5-0)
- Accepted $385,000 SAFER Grant for Reserve Firefighters via Resolution 2023-89 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-90 supporting SB800 (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-09 adding Tobacco retailer license chapter (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-10 adding Smoke Free Public Place chapter (5-0)
Traffic Advisory Committee
The committee reviewed several site surveys and approved the installation or adjustment of red curbs at multiple intersections to improve sight distance. Requests for new stop signs on 3rd Ave and Susan Ave were denied based on traffic volume data.
- Recommended red curb at Abrams Dr/Preston Rd up to 12 feet width from tree to stop bar
- Approved removal of previous red curb at Fehring/Messinger based on revised site distance
- Approved re-establishing and adding red curb at Ramada Hotel driveway
- Approved adding 15 feet of red curb at 2nd Ave/9th Street
- Denied stop sign request for 3rd Ave/8th Ave/9th Street/Lighthouse Lane due to insufficient volume
- Denied stop sign request for Susan Ave and Melanie based on speed survey data
- Approved installation of 'Watch for Children' sign at Abdy and Cardoza intersection
Public Works Commission Agendas & Minutes
The Commission received informational presentations on the City's Pavement Management Program and Moratorium websites. No substantive actions were taken on agenda items, and approval of previous meeting minutes was deferred due to a lack of quorum.
- Deferred approval of 4/20/23 minutes (lack of quorum)
- Deferred approval of 6/15/23 minutes (lack of quorum)
Tree Committee Agendas & Minutes
The Tree Committee appointed a two-member subcommittee to revise the city's recommended tree list for suitability and horticulture. The committee also discussed a two-year work plan covering tree health, inventory, and ordinance reviews.
- Approved March 8 and May 24, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1-0)
- Appointed Greg Simmons and Jackie Gardner to the Tree List Subcommittee (4-0-1-0)