After its initial run on April 1, the City of Martinez will continue to use the Zoom Video/Teleconference platform only to conduct its City Council meetings during this County-wide COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place Order. Please stay tuned to our Meetings page for the latest Agenda details on how to join upcoming City Council Meetings through Zoom via Mobile/Desktop App, Browser, or Phone.
On March 31, 2020, the Contra Costa County Health Officer issued a new shelter-in-place ORDER HO-COVID19-03 to supersede the prior Order issued on March 16, 2020. This new Order extends the shelter in place until at least May 3, 2020, and also includes significantly more stringent social distancing requirements in general, and as directly applies to use of Parks and Recreation facilities.
On March 16, 2020, the Contra Costa County Health Officer issued an executive order for all governmental agencies to cease non-essential operations at physical locations within the County until at least through April 7, 2020. This order was superseded on March 31, 2020, by Order HO-COVID-03, which extended the shelter in place timeframe and mandated stricter social distancing guidelines in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19. In order to comply with the order, Martinez City Hall and the Senior Center will be closed and all non-essential City services will be temporarily unavailable at least until Monday, May 4, 2020, or until otherwise extended.
In response to growing concerns regarding the international coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the City has a dedicated page to provide current information for the community. The City of Martinez recognizes the significant impacts this has on the community it serves, and the uncertainty that many may be feeling at this time. Please continue to monitor communications on this page as well as information from the Contra Costa Health Services.
The City of Martinez now has a dedicated webpage listing essential businesses that are open as well as non-essential businesses that are offering online shopping, online classes and tutorials, gift cards, and home delivery options. Visit the page by clicking below.
This page was created to help keep you and your loved ones healthy, entertained and informed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click below to view all the options provided to help everyone get through these times.
The Martinez Senior Center will remain closed to the public until May 4th or as directed by Contra Costa Health Services. Starting on March 17, 2020, City staff have been available to answer phones and provide support to our senior community from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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