Martinez public meetings in 2025

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will consider approving a successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Martinez Police Officers' Association (MPOA) for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. Council will also discuss an exclusive negotiating agreement with Tucker Sadler Architects for the revitalization of the Martinez Waterfront and Marina. Other consent items include a temporary marina parking license with Contra Costa County, a citywide salary schedule, and reclassification of a department position.

• Approve successor MOU with Martinez Police Officers' Association for 2026-2027
• Authorize exclusive negotiating agreement with Tucker Sadler Architects for waterfront revitalization
• Approve temporary license agreement with Contra Costa County for marina boat parking lot
• Adopt FY 2025-26 citywide salary schedule effective January 1, 2026
• Establish Assistant Community and Economic Development Director position, reclassify Planning Manager

City Council Adjourned Regular Session

The City Council will vote on several consent calendar items, most notably Ordinance No. 1480 which enacts inclusionary housing requirements, updates parking ratios, and clarifies ADU privacy standards. Other decisions include adopting a revised Purchasing Policy, approving a $2,000 donation to two food banks, and appointing a Vice Mayor for the coming year. The closed session was cancelled.

• Ordinance No. 1480: zoning text amendments including inclusionary housing, parking ratios, ADU standards
• Revised Purchasing Policy (Administrative Policy 300) adoption and repeal of Credit Card Use Policy
• $2,000 donation ($1,000 each) to Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano and Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa
• Appointment of Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi as Vice Mayor from December 11, 2025 through December 9, 2026
• Rejection of claim by Nyeasha Fuller (GL-21677-MZ)

The council approved Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7. It adopted Ordinance No. 1480, which updates several chapters of the Martinez Municipal Code on zoning. The council also approved a revised Purchasing Policy, authorized $2,000 in charitable donations, and appointed Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi as Vice Mayor.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items No. 1‑7 (4 Ayes, 1 Absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1480 amending zoning code chapters
• Adopted resolution approving revised Purchasing Policy and repealing Procurement Card Use Policy
• Authorized $2,000 donation ($1,000 each) to Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano and Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa
• Approved appointment of Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi as Vice Mayor (5 Ayes)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings and decide on two items: a request for a variance, minor exception, and conditional use permit to build a detached garage and ADU at 624 Allen Street, and a request from Bill Moore and Associates for a major sign program for Ross Dress for Less at 1165 Arnold Drive.

• Variance to reduce side yard setback from 5 ft to 3 ft and rear yard setback from 25 ft to 4 ft at 624 Allen Street
• Minor Exception to reduce distance between primary residence and proposed garage from 10 ft to 3 ft, allow two-story ADU where one story is permitted, and allow exterior stairway visible from right-of-way
• Conditional Use Permit to allow accessory structure up to 588 sq ft (limit 574 sq ft) for detached garage and ADU
• Major Sign Program for vinyl window signage with branding images for Ross Dress for Less at 1165 Arnold Drive
• Both items subject to conditions of approval

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting primarily to participate in a training session conducted by the American Planning Association on commissioner roles, land use law, and recent legislative changes. No zoning, project, or financial decisions are on the agenda; the only action item is approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Receive APA California Chapter training on planning commissioner responsibilities and best practices
• Approve October 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the Planning Commission Action Minutes dated October 28, 2025 by a unanimous 6-0 vote. No other motions were recorded as decided. The manager noted the draft Inclusionary Housing Ordinance will have a second reading on December 10 and that the commission will not meet in December.

• Approved October 28, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will discuss updates to the 2025 California Building Standards Code and proposed zoning amendments regarding inclusionary housing and parking ratios. The body is also deciding on several professional service contracts and a public art mural.

• Proposed zoning amendments for inclusionary housing, ADU privacy standards, and parking ratios
• Contract with Maze & Associates for audit services not to exceed $257,600
• Contract with All About Building, Inc. for Old Train Depot Remediation Project not to exceed $133,980
• Public hearing to amend the Marina Fee Schedule for mooring, utility, and liveaboard fees
• Waiving of downtown parking meter fees from November 27, 2025, to January 5, 2026

The Martinez City Council approved a package of zoning text amendments that add an Inclusionary Housing chapter and update related sections. The council also adopted a new Marina Fee Schedule, approved a public art mural for the Boys and Girls Clubs, and authorized a professional services audit agreement. Additional actions included waiving downtown parking meter fees for the holiday period and approving contracts for the Old Train Depot remediation and several consulting services.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 5‑16 (excluding 13) – vote 5‑0
• Adopted zoning text amendments adding Chapter 22.82 Inclusionary Housing and related updates – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Marina Fee Schedule amendment for mooring, utility and liveaboard fees – vote 5‑0
• Approved public art mural for Boys and Girls Clubs at 1301 Alhambra Avenue, authorizing agreement with MCE and artist Timothy Hon – vote 5‑0
• Authorized professional services agreement with Maze & Associates for independent audits FY 2025‑26 and FY 2026‑27, up to $257,600 – approved
• Waived downtown parking meter fees from Nov 27, 2025 to Jan 5, 2026 – approved
• Approved contract for Old Train Depot Remediation Project, up to $133,980 – approved
• Authorized consultant service contracts with Advanced Mobility Group, BSK Associates, Pavement Engineering Inc., and SCI Consulting Group, each up to $100,000 (SCI up to $75,000) annually – approved

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss two negotiation matters: labor negotiations with the Martinez Police Officers' Association and real property negotiations for the Martinez Marina and Waterfront. The real property talks involve an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Tucker Sadler Architects and Safe Harbor Marinas. No public action is expected during closed session.

• Conference with labor negotiators regarding Martinez Police Officers' Association
• Conference with real property negotiators for Martinez Marina and Waterfront
• Negotiating parties: Tucker Sadler Architects and Safe Harbor Marinas
• Under negotiation: Exclusive Negotiation Agreement price and terms

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will receive and file the withdrawal of a Major Sign Program application for a freestanding sign at the intersection of Blue Ridge Drive and Reliez Valley Road. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Withdrawal of Major Sign Program request for a 16-square-foot freestanding sign near Blue Ridge Drive and Reliez Valley Road

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings and decide on two items: a variance to reduce side and rear setbacks and increase lot coverage for a 160-square-foot deck addition at 138 Thistle Way, and a minor exception to allow a two-story ADU with a different roof pitch at 4239 Alhambra Way. Both resolutions are subject to conditions of approval.

• Resolution No. 25-21: Variance to reduce side setback from 5 ft to 3 ft, rear setback from 25 ft to 3 ft, and increase lot coverage from 40% to 65% for deck at 138 Thistle Way
• Resolution No. 25-22: Minor exception for detached two-story ADU with roof pitch different from primary residence at 4239 Alhambra Way

City Council Regular Session

The council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to raise residential, commercial, industrial and multi‑family solid waste collection rates by 2.24% starting January 1 2026. They will also consider adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code by repealing the 2022 code. Additional items include routine consent calendar actions, filing fire‑incident reports, and updates from the police chief, city manager, and subcommittees.

• Public hearing on solid waste franchise rate increase of 2.24% (Resolution 2026 Solid Waste Rates)
• Public hearing to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Ordinance)
• Consent calendar motions to waive reading of resolutions and approve October 22, 2025 minutes
• Filing of two fire‑incident reports from the February 2025 PBF refinery fire
• Updates on Marina and Waterfront Revitalization and Parks System Master Plan

The council approved the Consent Calendar items, waiving reading of resolutions and ordinances and filing two industrial safety reports. It adopted a resolution raising residential, commercial, industrial and multi‑family solid waste collection rates by 2.24% starting Jan 1 2026. The council also waived the reading and introduced an ordinance updating the city’s building codes to the 2025 California standards. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 4‑6, waiving reading of all resolutions and ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved filing of two industrial safety reports on the Feb 2025 refinery fire (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution increasing solid waste collection rates by 2.24% effective Jan 1 2026 (unanimous)
• Waived reading and introduced ordinance repealing 2022 building code and adopting 2025 code suite (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss Resolution No. 25-11. This resolution recommends that the City Council adopt several zoning text amendments to the Martinez Municipal Code.

• Proposed addition of Chapter 22.82 regarding Inclusionary Housing
• Proposed updates to automobile and bicycle parking ratios and unbundled parking in Chapter 22.36
• Proposed privacy standards for two-story and second-story detached Accessory Dwelling Units in Chapter 22.43
• Proposed regulations for ground-mounted mechanical equipment in Chapter 22.34
• Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Action Minutes from September 9, 2025

The commission approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. A motion to separate the unbundled parking regulations from the draft ordinance failed with a 3‑3 tie. The commission then adopted Resolution No. 25‑11, recommending the City Council adopt a package of zoning text amendments, by a 6‑1 vote.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Motion to separate unbundled parking regulations failed (3-3)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-11 recommending zoning amendments (6-1)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will consider allocating Measure D funds for road maintenance and approving several on-call engineering contracts. The meeting includes a closed session regarding labor negotiations with the Martinez Police Officers’ Association and a public hearing on claims against the city.

• Allocation of $400,000 in Measure D Funds for FY2025-26 Zone 4 Paving Maintenance & Rehabilitation Project No. C1083
• On-call consultant agreements for Carollo Engineers, Psomas, Coastland, and Restoration Design Group (up to $250,000 annually each) and Geosyntec Consultants (up to $100,000 annually)
• Ordinance No. 1478 to amend municipal codes regarding nuisance abatement, administrative citations, and graffiti
• Public art approvals for a statue of Papa Jake Larson in Plaza Ignacio and a mural at 1301 Alhambra Avenue
• Public hearing to amend Section 3.40.040 of the Municipal Code regarding claims prerequisite to suit

City Council Adjourned Regular Session

The City Council will consider allocating Measure D funds for road maintenance and approving several annual on-call engineering contracts. The body will also review amendments to municipal codes regarding nuisance abatement and claims against the city.

• Allocation of $400,000 in Measure D funds for FY2025-26 Zone 4 Paving Maintenance & Rehabilitation Project No. C1083
• Annual consultant contracts not to exceed $250,000 each for Carollo Engineers, Psomas, Coastland, and Restoration Design Group, and $100,000 for Geosyntec Consultants
• Ordinance No. 1478 to amend municipal codes regarding nuisance abatement, administrative citations, and graffiti
• Public art applications for a statue of Papa Jake Larson in Plaza Ignacio and a mural at 1301 Alhambra Avenue
• Public hearing on an ordinance amending Section 3.40.040 regarding claim prerequisites to suit

The council approved a $400,000 allocation from Measure D for the FY2025‑26 Zone 4 paving maintenance project. It also adopted resolutions authorizing up to $250,000 annually for several water‑system consultant contracts and approved Ordinance No. 1478 amending multiple code chapters. The council approved a 3‑foot public art statue honoring “Papa Jake Larson” and rejected a claim submitted by Jimmy Dorsey. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $400,000 Measure D allocation for FY2025‑26 Zone 4 paving project (adopted)
• Authorized City Manager to execute annual consultant agreements up to $250,000 (or $100,000) with Carollo Engineers, Psomas, Coastland, Restoration Design Group, and Geosyntec (adopted)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1478 amending multiple sections of the Martinez Municipal Code (adopted)
• Approved public art statue honoring “Papa Jake Larson” in Plaza Ignacio, authorizing agreement with applicant and artist (All Ayes)
• Rejected claim submitted by Jimmy Dorsey (GL‑21665‑MZ) (All Ayes)
• Waived reading of all resolutions and ordinances (adopted)
• Approved Check Reconciliation Register dated August 29, 2025 (All Ayes)
• Waived reading and introduced ordinance amending Section 3.40.040 of Chapter 3.4 (All Ayes)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider two conditional use permit requests. The first request is from James Simmons for a coffee and beverage delivery service at 815 Arnold Drive #11 in the Mixed‑Use Professional and Administrative Office/Research and Development (M‑PA/R&D) district. The second request is to allow on‑sale of liquor at a restaurant located at 1500 Pacheco Boulevard. The board will vote on Resolutions No. 25‑19 and 25‑20 to adopt the permits, subject to conditions.

• Resolution 25-19 – Conditional Use Permit for coffee & beverage delivery at 815 Arnold Drive #11 (M‑PA/R&D district)
• Resolution 25-20 – Conditional Use Permit for on‑sale of liquor at restaurant 1500 Pacheco Boulevard

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will hold public hearings on certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report and approving the Martinez Terminal Rail Restoration Project, and on introducing code enforcement amendments. They will also receive a presentation on Contra Costa County's Industrial Safety Ordinance and provide direction on a local version. Consent items include rejecting two claims and approving a mural design modification.

• Public hearing to certify Final EIR and approve Martinez Terminal Rail Restoration Project
• Introduce ordinance amending nuisance abatement, administrative citations, and graffiti abatement codes
• Motion to reject claims from Jacqueline Lopez-Aguilar and John/Sylvia Todor
• Resolution approving mural design modification at 330 Ferry Street
• Receive presentation and provide direction on developing a Martinez Industrial Safety Ordinance

The council certified the Final Environmental Impact Report and CEQA Findings for the Martinez Terminal Rail Restoration Project and then approved the project itself. They also adopted extensive ordinance amendments to the Municipal Code, correcting time limits and removing the word “public” from graffiti appeal language. In the art‑policy discussion, Design Option B was approved (3‑2) while Design Option C failed (2‑3), and the Consent Calendar items #10‑16 were approved unanimously.

• Approved Design Option B for art policy (3 Ayes, 2 Noes)
• Failed Design Option C for art policy (2 Ayes, 3 Noes)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items #10‑16 (All Ayes)
• Certified Final Environmental Impact Report for Martinez Terminal Rail Restoration Project (All Ayes)
• Approved Martinez Terminal Rail Restoration Project (All Ayes)
• Adopted ordinance amendments to MMC chapters (All Ayes)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a lot line adjustment and multiple variances for a property at 1029 Arnold Drive. The requested variances would reduce minimum site area to 0.17 acres, site width to 70 feet, site depth to 57 feet, and front yard setback to 0 feet. A resolution (No. 25-18) approving the request with conditions is up for adoption.

• Public hearing and resolution on lot line adjustment and variance at 1029 Arnold Drive in M-R&D/CC district

Veterans Commission

The Veterans Commission will approve minutes from its May 8, 2024 meeting and then review a presentation on a proposed statue of Papa Jake Larson to be unveiled on Veterans Day, November 11, 2026. Commissioners will give preliminary input on the celebration plans and consider how the event might be incorporated into future ceremonies. The agenda also includes a brief update from recreation staff and sets the next meeting for March 2026.

• Approve Veterans Commission regular meeting minutes for May 8, 2024
• Review and discuss proposed Papa Jake Larson statue unveiling celebration for Veterans Day 2026
• Plan details for the 2025 Veterans Day ceremony
• Receive recreation supervisor updates

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel on existing litigation in City of Martinez v. SND Investments, LLC. They will also hold two conferences with real property negotiators concerning the Martinez Marina and Waterfront, including price and terms negotiations with Tucker Sadler and discussions with the California Department of Parks and Recreation and State Lands Commission on a loan agreement and property-related loan agreement. No public decisions will be made.

• Conference with legal counsel on City of Martinez v. SND Investments, LLC
• Real property negotiation for Martinez Marina and Waterfront with Tucker Sadler (price and terms)
• Real property negotiation for Martinez Marina, APN #373-040-003, with California State Parks and State Lands Commission (loan and property loan agreement)

City Council Special Session

The City Council will consider awarding a $3.48 million contract for the 2025-2026 Water Main Replacement Project and approving on-call consultant agreements totaling up to $750,000 annually. The agenda also includes adopting revised rules for Hidden Valley Sport Courts and authorizing bid advertisement for the Street Tree Phase 1 Project.

• Award $3,477,032 contract to Koios Engineering Inc. for Water Main Replacement Project No. C7067, with a 10% contingency
• Transfer $750,000 in Measure D funds to the water main project
• Approve three-year on-call agreements for project management (Consor, Swinerton) and engineering/surveying (LCC) totaling up to $750,000 per year
• Adopt revised rules and regulations for Hidden Valley Sport Courts
• Authorize staff to advertise for bids for the Street Tree Phase 1 Project No. C1088

The council approved the consent calendar items, waiving reading of all resolutions and ordinances, and adopted a contract up to $3,477,032 for the 2025‑2026 Water Main Replacement Project. It also authorized three consultant service agreements, adopted revised court rules for Hidden Valley Sport Courts, and approved plans and specifications for the Street Tree Phase 1 project.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items #3‑5 (waiver, water main contract, consultant agreements) – Motion carried 3 Ayes (Zorn, Young, Malhi)
• Adopted resolution accepting Koios Engineering bid for Water Main Replacement Project up to $3,477,032 (incl. $750,000 Measure D funds) – included in consent calendar
• Authorized three consultant service agreements: Consor PMCM Inc. up to $250,000/yr, Swinerton Management up to $200,000/yr, LCC Engineering & Surveying up to $300,000/yr – included in consent calendar
• Adopted revised court rules for Hidden Valley Sport Courts with correction to 3‑E and added 4 discretionary hours – Motion carried 3 Ayes (Zorn, Young, Malhi)
• Approved plans, specifications, and bid advertisement for Street Tree Phase 1 Project No. C1088 – Motion carried 3 Ayes (Zorn, Young, Malhi)

Diversity & Cultural Commission

The Diversity & Cultural Commission will meet to align its goals and priorities with the Martinez Four-Year Strategic Plan. The meeting will also include staff updates and public comments.

• Alignment of Commission Goals and Priorities with Martinez Four-Year Strategic Plan
• Staff updates from Assistant City Manager Lauren Sugayan
• Public comments on agenda items only
• Meeting held at Council Chamber, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider adopting Resolution 25-10, which would grant a temporary citywide noise exception permit for restaurants and bars, allowing them to deviate from the noise standards in Martinez Municipal Code Chapter 8.34. The commission will also vote to approve the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Resolution 25-10 for a citywide noise exception permit for restaurants and bars
• Temporary deviation from noise standards in Martinez Municipal Code Chapter 8.34
• Approval of July 8, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes

The commission approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. It then adopted Resolution No. 25‑10, creating a citywide noise exception permit for restaurants and bars, adding Independence Day and New Year's Eve as exception days, lowering the maximum noise level to 85 dBA, and requiring permission from the property owner or designee, with a 7‑0 vote. The commission also announced that the second September meeting will be cancelled.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0 vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-10 granting citywide noise exception permit for restaurants and bars, adding Independence Day and New Year's Eve as exception days, lowering max noise to 85 dBA, and requiring owner or designee permission (7-0 vote)
• Cancelled second Planning Commission meeting in September (no vote)

Cemetery Commission

The Martinez Cemetery Commission will meet to approve minutes from earlier this year, receive an informational report on the commission's role, and hear verbal updates on cemetery maintenance from city staff. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial items.

• Approval of minutes from January 9 and March 13, 2025
• Receive informational report on the role of the Cemetery Commission (Chapter 2.32)
• Verbal report from Recreation Manager on public works and cemetery cleanup
• Verbal update on maintenance from Public Works

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will consider adopting a four-year strategic plan, approve a parks master plan contract, and hear a public hearing on code enforcement amendments. Consent items include landscape maintenance contracts, police chief agreement amendments, and on-call consultant agreements up to $250,000 annually. Closed session involves negotiations on the Martinez Marina and Waterfront property.

• Adoption of City of Martinez Four-Year Strategic Plan (Item 15)
• Public hearing on code enforcement amendments relating to nuisance abatement, graffiti, and vacant structures (Item 18)
• Approval of contract with Gates Studio for Parks System Master Plan, not to exceed $175,000 (Item 16)
• Approval of landscape maintenance agreement with Vizcay Landscapes LLC for $100,512 in first year with two-year renewal option (Item 11)
• Approval of on-call consultant agreements for engineering and landscape architecture services, up to $250,000 annually per firm (Item 14)

The Martinez City Council adopted its Four-Year Strategic Plan and authorized several multi‑year consulting and landscape service agreements, including a $100,512 contract with Vizcay Landscapes and a $175,000 Parks System Master Plan contract with Gates Studio. It also approved additional engineering and landscape consulting contracts up to $250,000 annually, expanded the Eco‑Award program framework, and continued a public hearing on ordinance changes to October 1, 2025.

• Adopted the City of Martinez Four-Year Strategic Plan (4 Ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved agreement with Vizcay Landscapes LLC for landscape services at multiple districts for $100,512 (including 20% contingency)
• Approved agreement with Gates Studio for the Parks System Master Plan, up to $175,000 and transferred $25,000 from another project (4 Ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved consultant contracts for CSG Consultants, CSW ST2, Gates Studio, and Tanaka Design Group, each not to exceed $250,000 annually
• Adopted a resolution approving the framework for expansion of the Eco‑Award program
• Approved the second addendum to Chief of Police Andrew White’s employment agreement
• Continued the public hearing on ordinance amendments to a date certain of October 1, 2025 (4 Ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved appointments to multiple Martinez advisory bodies (4 Ayes, 1 absent)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to negotiate the price and terms for the Martinez Marina and Waterfront. The regular session includes voting on a four-year strategic plan, code enforcement amendments, and several consultant contracts.

• Closed session negotiations for Martinez Marina and Waterfront property
• Contract with Vizcay Landscapes LLC for $100,512
• On-call consultant agreements for CSG Consultants ($250k/yr), CSW ST2 ($250k/yr), Gates Studio ($200k/yr), and Tanaka Design Group ($200k/yr)
• Agreement with Gates Studio for Parks System Master Plan not to exceed $175,000
• Public hearing on ordinances amending nuisance, graffiti, and vacant property codes

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a condominium conversion and minor subdivision at 2021-2027 Castro Street. The proposal would split a 5,003-square-foot parcel into two condominium-style parcels and one common area parcel. A resolution (No. 25-15) is to be adopted with conditions of approval. The meeting is conducted via Zoom.

• Public hearing for condominium conversion / minor subdivision at 2021-2027 Castro Street (APN 372-242-008-4)
• Proposal to subdivide a 5,003 sq ft parcel into two condominium parcels plus one common area
• Located in Residential 3.5 (R-3.5) zoning district
• Draft Resolution No. 25-15 to be considered

City Council Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session to provide input on a draft four-year strategic plan. The regular session includes a public hearing on General Plan amendments to add mixed-use housing designations to several properties and a vote on various infrastructure contracts.

• Public hearing to add Mixed-Use Housing (MUO) designations to 0 Arnold Industrial Way, 0 Howe Road, 0 Arnold Road, 1027 Arnold Drive, and 0 Arnold Drive
• Contract amendment of $352,700 with LCC Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for FY 2025-26 Zone 4 paving
• Agreement not to exceed $300,000 with Advanced Mobility Group for a Citywide Vulnerable Road User Safety Plan
• Water treatment chemical purchases from Bay Area Chemical Consortium not to exceed $450,000
• Proposed ordinance amending Section 2.60.050 of the Municipal Code regarding City Council compensation

The council adopted a resolution amending the General Plan 2035 to change land‑use designations for multiple parcels, adding mixed‑use housing. The motion passed with four Ayes and one Absent.

• Adopted consent calendar items 1‑10 and 13 (4 Ayes, 1 Absent)
• Adopted consent calendar item 11 (4 Ayes, 1 Absent)
• Adopted consent calendar item 12 (4 Ayes, 1 Absent)
• Adopted consent calendar item 14 (4 Ayes, 1 Absent)
• Approved plans and advertising for interior demolition of the Old Train Depot (4 Ayes, 1 Absent)
• Approved the revised Investment Policy (4 Ayes, 1 Absent)
• Approved General Plan 2035 land‑use amendments adding mixed‑use housing at several parcels (4 Ayes, 1 Absent)
• Designated city officials as delegates to the League of California Cities' 2025 Annual Conference (4 Ayes, 1 Absent)

City Council Adjourned Regular Session

The City Council will hold a study session on a draft four-year strategic plan and an adjourned regular session to vote on various contracts and ordinances. Key actions include approving land use changes for potential mixed-use housing and updating city compensation codes.

• Public hearing to add Mixed-Use Housing (MUO) designations to parcels on Arnold Industrial Way, Howe Road, and Arnold Drive
• Contract amendment of $352,700 with LCC Engineering & Surveying for Zone 4 paving project C1083
• Agreement not to exceed $300,000 with Advanced Mobility Group for a Vulnerable Road User Safety Plan
• Authorization of up to $450,000 for water treatment chemicals from Bay Area Chemical Consortium vendors
• Proposed ordinance amending Section 2.60.050 of the Municipal Code regarding City Council compensation

Joint City Council & Diversity and Cultural Commission Meeting

The City Council and Diversity and Cultural Commission are holding a joint special meeting. The session is dedicated to team building and diversity training.

• City of Martinez Council & Diversity and Cultural Commission Team Building and Diversity Training

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss potential litigation (one case) and to negotiate price and terms for lease or sale and development of six properties, including 0 Lafayette Street, 0 Shell Street, and others. No public action is taken during closed session. The meeting is closed to the public except for the public comment period.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding initiation of litigation (1 potential case)
• Conference with real property negotiators for six parcels: 0 Lafayette St, 0 Shell St, Roanoake/Shenandoah Dr (two APNs), Escobar/Castro St, Ward/Las Juntas St
• Negotiators include City Attorney, City Manager, and Acting Community Development Director
• Under negotiation: price and terms for potential lease or sale and development

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings to decide on two separate requests for zoning exceptions. Both items involve requests to modify height, setbacks, or floor area ratios to allow for home additions.

• Resolution No. 25-13: Proposed height increase to 27 feet 10 inches and side yard setback reductions at 1114 Haven Street
• Resolution No. 25-14: Proposed front yard setback reduction, side yard setback reduction, and Floor Area Ratio increase to 0.69 at 2330 Harbor View Drive

City Council Regular Session

The council will consider adopting Ordinance 1474 to permit residential uses in commercial districts, update accessory dwelling unit rules, and modify transit stop parking regulations. They will also receive a presentation on a marina and waterfront revitalization vision and potentially authorize negotiations with Tucker Sadler. A public hearing is scheduled to confirm sewer service charges for Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 6 for fiscal year 2025-26.

• Ordinance 1474 amending zoning to allow residential development in commercial districts and updating ADU regulations
• Resolution supporting Contra Costa County financing for the Riverhouse Hotel Affordable Housing Project at 700 Alhambra Avenue
• Contract amendment with Krisch & Company for accounting services not to exceed $125,000
• Acceptance of Morello Avenue Sidewalk Gap Closure Project (C2014) and Hidden Valley Sports Court Project (C5047)
• Downtown Wayfinding Signage Program design approval and marina revitalization negotiation authorization

The council adopted the consent calendar items, including approval of the June 25 action minutes. It authorized agreements for a recycling education program, a $125,000 consulting amendment, and negotiations with Tucker Sadler for marina revitalization. The council also acknowledged county financing for the Riverhouse Hotel affordable housing project, adopted Ordinance No. 1474 to permit residential uses in commercial districts, and approved the General Obligation Bond tax rate for FY 2025‑26.

• Adopted consent calendar items No. 2‑11 (including June 25 minutes) – All Ayes
• Authorized City Manager to execute recycling education agreement with New Leaf Collaborative – All Ayes
• Acknowledged Contra Costa County financing for Riverhouse Hotel Affordable Housing at 700 Alhambra Ave – All Ayes
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1474 amending code for residential development in commercial districts – All Ayes
• Authorized amendment to Krisch & Company consulting agreement, contract limit $125,000 – All Ayes
• Approved General Obligation Bond Tax Rate for FY 2025‑26 property tax roll – All Ayes
• Authorized negotiations for an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Tucker Sadler – All Ayes
• Approved Annual Written Statement for Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 6 (2025‑26 sewer charges) – All Ayes

Civil Service Commission

The Martinez Civil Service Commission will consider approving minutes from May 6, 2025, and act on two personnel items: revising Administrative Aide job descriptions and reclassifying an incumbent to Administrative Aide II, and adopting a Recreation Coordinator job description while eliminating the Senior Citizen Coordinator and Senior Citizen Supervisor classifications. These changes affect city staffing structure and classification plans.

• Approval of May 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of Administrative Aide I, II, and III job descriptions with reclassification of an incumbent to Administrative Aide II
• Review and approval of new Recreation Coordinator job description
• Elimination of Senior Citizen Coordinator and Senior Citizen Supervisor classifications, amendment to city's classification plan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one to approve a major subdivision and State Density Bonus Law requests for the Wyoming Heights project (41 units on Wyoming Street), and another to recommend City Council approve amendments to the General Plan 2035’s Land Use Element, changing designations on several parcels to Mixed-Use Housing (MUO). The commission will also consider consent approval of the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing to approve Resolution No. 25-08 for Wyoming Heights Major Subdivision (Tract 9701) and State Density Bonus Law modifications, creating 41 individually-owned lots on Wyoming Street (APNs 376-041-004, 376-042-010)
• Public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 25-09 recommending General Plan amendments for 0 Arnold Industrial Way (APN 161-130-020-1) from BPO to MUO, 0 Howe Road (APNs 377-020-051, 377-020-057) from CLI to MUO, and 0 Arnold Road/1027 Arnold Drive (APNs 377-120-030, 377-120-035, 377-120-039) from CR to MUO
• Finding that General Plan amendment impacts were previously analyzed in the Programmatic Environmental Impact Report for General Plan 2035 under CEQA
• Consent item: Approve Planning Commission meeting action minutes from June 10, 2025

The commission approved the June 10, 2025 Planning Commission Action Minutes. It adopted Resolution 25‑08, approving the major subdivision of the 41‑unit Wyoming Heights project into 41 individually owned lots with associated easements and State Density Bonus Law applications. It also adopted Resolution 25‑09, recommending the City Council amend the General Plan 2035 Land Use Element to rezone several parcels to mixed‑use housing. All three motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved June 10, 2025 Planning Commission Action Minutes (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-08 approving Major Subdivision Tract 9701 and State Density Bonus Law applications for Wyoming Heights (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-09 recommending City Council amend General Plan 2035 land‑use designations to mixed‑use housing for multiple parcels (4-0)

City Council Workshop - Code Enforcement Listening Session

The City Council is conducting a listening session to gather public input on code enforcement and property maintenance. The body will provide direction to staff regarding potential amendments to the Martinez Municipal Code concerning property nuisance conditions, vacant commercial structures, and enforcement procedures.

• Public workshop on code enforcement and property maintenance
• Discussion of potential amendments to Martinez Municipal Code Ordinances 1.13, 1.15, 8.36, and 8.38

City Council Adjourned Regular Session

The Council will hold public hearings on allowing residential development in commercial districts and on landscaping assessments, then vote on the FY 2025-26 operating budget, zoning code updates, police recruitment incentives, and commission appointments.

• Public hearing to introduce ordinance allowing residential development in commercial districts and updating ADU rules
• Adopt resolutions for FY 2025-26 operating budget, $560,000 loan to Marina Enterprise Fund, and five-year capital improvement plan
• Waive reading and adopt Ordinance 1473 with zoning text amendments for multifamily and mixed-use objective design standards
• Authorize continuation of police officer recruitment incentive program including referral bonus and relocation assistance
• Approve inter-agency forensic services agreement with Contra Costa County for two years

The council approved Ordinance No. 1473, amending twelve chapters of the Martinez Municipal Code, including definitions, district designations, residential districts, and the downtown overlay. They also approved a new ordinance adding Chapter 22.75 and related amendments to allow residential development in commercial districts. The council adopted the FY 2025‑26 operating budget, authorizing a $560,000 loan to the Marina Enterprise Fund and approving the capital‑improvement budget, Gann appropriations limit, and city‑wide salary schedule.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1473 amending 12 MMC chapters (4 Ayes: Zorn, Young, Malhi, McKillop)
• Adopted ordinance adding Chapter 22.75 and related amendments for residential development in commercial districts (4 Ayes: Zorn, Young, Malhi, McKillop)
• Adopted resolutions for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts for FY25‑26 (4 Ayes: Zorn, Young, Malhi, McKillop)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 Operating Budget, authorizing $560,000 loan to Marina Enterprise Fund (4 Ayes: Zorn, Young, Malhi, McKillop)
• Adopted amendment to FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Project Budget (4 Ayes: Zorn, Young, Malhi, McKillop)
• Adopted Gann Appropriations Limit resolution (4 Ayes: Zorn, Young, Malhi, McKillop)
• Adopted City‑Wide Salary Schedule for FY 2025‑26 (4 Ayes: Zorn, Young, Malhi, McKillop)
• Authorized City Manager to execute inter‑agency forensic services agreement with Contra Costa County (4 Ayes: Zorn, Young, Malhi, McKillop)

Diversity & Cultural Commission

The commission will receive Brown Act training and consider adopting proposed by-laws. The meeting also includes roll call, a civility statement, public comment, and a staff update from the Assistant City Manager.

• Brown Act training and adoption of draft Commission By-Laws

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Resolution No. 25-07, which recommends that the City Council amend the municipal code to allow residential development in commercial districts, update definitions and parking rules near major transit stops, and clarify ADU regulations. Commissioners will also select a new chair and vice chair for the upcoming year and recognize outgoing members.

• Public hearing on Resolution 25-07: amendments to allow residential uses in commercial districts and near major transit stops
• Amendments to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) size and height requirements
• Modification of parking regulations related to major transit stops
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for July 2025–June 2026 term
• Recognition of outgoing Commissioners Sean Trambley and Tracey Casella

The commission approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted Resolution No. 25-07 recommending the City Council approve extensive amendments to the Martinez Municipal Code. Commissioners Martin and Evans were appointed Chair and Vice‑Chair for the 2025‑2026 term. The commission also formally recognized outgoing Chair Sean Trambley and Vice‑Chair Tracey Casella.

• Approved May 13, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-07 recommending ordinance amendments to the Municipal Code (7-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Jason Martin as Chair for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (7-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Joseph Evans as Vice‑Chair for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (7-0)
• Recognized outgoing Chair Sean Trambley and Vice‑Chair Tracey Casella (7-0)