City of Martinez

🎉 Congratulations to Michael P. Cass! 🎉 We’re proud to celebrate his completion of the UpNext program with the MMANC - Municipal Management Association of Northern California (MMANC)! UpNext is designed for emerging local government leaders who are ready to take the next step in their careers — building connections, strengthening leadership skills, and deepening their commitment to public service. Michael’s dedication to professional growth and public service exemplifies the values we strive for at the City of Martinez. We’re excited to see how he will continue to make an impact in our organization and community. 👏 Please join us in congratulating Michael on this great achievement!

“The first thing you need to know about Martinez is that it was always pretty cool.” Martinez was featured in the San Francisco Chronicle for being the perfect day getaway and all-round cool place to be! Read the full article about Martinez in the 10/16/2025 article, “This historic town — with beer, beavers and a shipwreck — is the Bay Area’s secret getaway” by Peter Hartlaub. https://lnkd.in/grRQAzD2

City Council and staff represented our city proudly at the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo last week! 🏙️ This statewide gathering brings together local government leaders to share ideas, explore innovative solutions, and strengthen connections that help our communities thrive. It was great to connect with colleagues from across California and bring home new insights and inspiration to better serve our residents.

Join our Recreation Team! The City of Martinez Recreation Department is seeking a dedicated and team-oriented Recreation Coordinator who is passionate about serving the community by creating meaningful, engaging, and inclusive recreation experiences. This position plays a vital role in planning, coordinating, and promoting recreation programs and services for seniors (50+), adults, and inclusive recreation participants. Posting closes 10/5/2025. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/g_952nEx

After rigorous evaluation and collaboration between the City of Martinez and state officials, the California Department of Housing and Community Development Department (“HCD”) officially certified the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element on August 25, 2025. The certification underscores Martinez’s proactive approach to addressing housing challenges and ensuring compliance with state housing laws, and marks a significant milestone in the City’s commitment to create vibrant neighborhoods that meet the needs of existing and future residents from all walks of life. For more information about the City of Martinez 2023-2031 Housing Element, please visit https://lnkd.in/gA3rSsHn.

#CityHallSelfieDay ! Serving up civic pride with a side of smiles, shoutout to all the employees that dedicate their days to Martinez, and thanks to everyone who works hard to benefit their communities! #cityhallselfie

At its meeting on Wednesday, July 16th, at 7:00 pm, the Martinez City Council and the community will hear from Tucker Sadler Architects, Inc. a San Diego-based architectural planning, design, and development firm, which will present their preliminary conceptual vision for revitalizing the Martinez Waterfront, including the Marina. This firm has decades of experience delivering private and public sector development projects in California and in other states, including waterfront projects. Tucker Sadler’s presentation will be followed by a discussion by the City Council and public comment. We encourage everyone interested in the future of the Marina and Waterfront to attend this meeting, either in person or virtually, and learn more about this potential revitalization. Martinez Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 7:00 pm Martinez City Hall, 525 E Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553 Zoom virtual meeting link on the agenda at https://lnkd.in/gjCA37NB Constructed in the 1960s, the Marina has exceeded its useful life, with facilities closing due to safety concerns and environmental factors, such as sea level rise causing frequent flooding. Viewed as a unique and valuable community asset, the City Council has expressed a commitment to take measures to ensure it is safe and create a vibrant place for recreation and commerce benefiting residents and visitors alike. The City assumed direct management of the Marina in August 2024 after the previous operator’s contract ended, revealing the need for a comprehensive rebuild rather than costly repairs. Maintaining the Marina has been a financial challenge for the City, which has been subsidizing the Marina for years, a scenario that is no longer sustainable. The Marina threatens to become a financial drain on the City’s general fund if a different course of action is not pursued. “Our City’s Marina is a vital community asset that has faced decades of infrastructure deterioration and increasing financial strain on the City,” said Mayor Brianne Zorn. “An investment in Martinez by a private developer may offer a transformational opportunity to fund a comprehensive plan for our Marina and Waterfront.” At the conclusion of this agenda item, the City Council can consider making a motion to authorize the City to enter into exclusive negotiations with Tucker Sadler, which will enable the parties to develop an agreement on terms, roles, milestones, and deliverables. If an agreement is reached, the City Council and the community will have an opportunity to discuss it in the fall. More information is available on the published City Council agenda for the July 16th meeting at https://lnkd.in/gjCA37NB. For questions, please email communications@cityofmartinez.org.

The City is proud to announce a new pilot partnership with the Martinez Community Foundation (MCF) to manage the Community Groups Funding Program on behalf of the City. Through this pilot, the City has allocated initial seed funding of $13,500 and an additional Recycle/Sustainability Fund contribution of $5,000, which MCF will administer using its longstanding grantmaking expertise. “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to empowering community-based solutions,” said Mayor Brianne Zorn. “We know that some of the most effective community groups can make a big impact with limited resources. This program is intended to leverage the capacity of MCF to connect these impactful groups with available funding and resources. Together, we can make an even bigger positive impact on the Martinez community.” “Working with the City on this pilot is an exciting opportunity to reach groups that are closest to the challenges and opportunities in our neighborhoods,” said MCF Board President Stephen Andrews. “We’re proud to help amplify their efforts and remove barriers to participation.” On July 8, 2025, from 10am-12pm, MCF will host a pre-application workshop at the Martinez Yacht Club, 111 Tarantino Drive, Martinez. The pre-application workshop will provide prospective grantees with an overview of eligibility requirements, application assistance, selection process information, and reporting requirements. More info at https://lnkd.in/geYt3iN6 You can read more about this new partnership and Program on the City's website at https://lnkd.in/g2eqxWvU

The City of Martinez is hiring! We are looking for motivated, detail-oriented professionals to join our team and contribute to the future of our vibrant city. If your passion lies in upholding community standards or planning for sustainable growth, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Martinez. Why work with us? 1. Collaborative and supportive work environment 2. Opportunities for professional growth 3. A chance to enhance the quality of life in our community 4. We are an amazing team! Learn more and apply: • Associate Planner, closes July 15, 2025: https://lnkd.in/gdd_wCCZ • Building Inspector- Plans Examiner (Extra Help), closes July 9, 2025: https://lnkd.in/gRqHsVyC To view other job opportunities for the City of Martinez, please visit https://lnkd.in/ggzBaT8y

In partnership with Contra Costa Water District and Sustainable Contra Costa, the City recently hosted a sheet mulching educational workshop for Public Works staff to convert the lawn by the City Hall Annex to a native landscape. City staff were joined by staff from Contra Costa County, the City of Antioch, and the City of Concord to learn about sheet mulching as a process to remove non-functional turf and build up healthy soil. Compost was donated by Republic Services and mulch was donated by Ecomulch. In the fall, the City plans to plant a drought-tolerant garden. Thanks to all of our partners and staff involved in this project! #sheetmulching #martinezgoesgreen #workshop #training