The Parks, Recreation, Marina and Cultural Commission (PRMCC) will be hosting a special meeting public workshop on Tuesday, October 19th, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. via Zoom to discuss the recommended Pine Meadow Park Design and Priority List. This workshop will be the first of two scheduled public workshops with the PRMCC regarding the new park, with the second scheduled for Tuesday, November 16th (time to be determined).

The Zoom weblink and staff report/attachments are provided here.

At the October 6th Council Meeting, The City Council directed staff to open a limited-time Micro-Grant Round 3. This will award the remaining $20,808 of the Small Business Micro-Grant Program to businesses recovering from the economic impact of Covid-19. The Council strongly encourages women-owned and minority-owned businesses to apply. The application will be open from today, October 8th at 8am through Friday, October 15th at 11:59pm. To get more information and/or apply, go to https://bit.ly/3DlTECb

Apply for rental assistance right away!

If you have had trouble paying for your rent due to Covid-19, you can qualify for rental assistance for up to 100% of the rent you owe!

Construction plans for the Fishing Pier are ready for review and approval by the City Council at the October 6, 2021 Council meeting. The Fishing Pier update will be agenda item #11. Click Read More to view the meeting agenda for more details.

The City of Martinez is pleased to announce the inaugural meeting of the Independent Redistricting Commission, which will eventually enact new City Council district boundaries for the 2022 General Municipal Election. Click below for more information on the redistricting process and to view the upcoming Agenda.

The City of Martinez is currently accepting applications to fill nine (9) unscheduled vacancies in Commissions & Committees listed in the PDF link below.

If interested, please fill out the Citizen Interest Form Application and submit it, or any questions, to the Deputy City Clerk at cityclerk@cityofmartinez.org by Monday, September 27, 2021.

On this 20th Anniversary of 9/11, the City of Martinez and the Police Department invites you to watch this video memorial and flag raising to commemorate a day that shocked our nation, reminded us of the heroism and bravery of our first responders, and brought our people together like never before.

The Fishing Pier is closed due to public safety concerns until such time as necessary safety repairs can be completed. Please direct all inquiries regarding the pier to Assistant City Manager Michael Chandler at mchandler@cityofmartinez.org.

The City is now accepting applications for the following positions. Apply today and click on the "Read More" link below for complete job announcements including the application process.

• Senior Civil Engineer
• Park Lead Caretaker

The Martinez City Hall building is open to the public Monday through Friday, between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All visitors will be required to wear face coverings at all times and socially distanced. To make an appointment with a specific department, please visit the Contact Us page here.

Contra Costa County has partnered with the State of California to operate a Countywide Emergency Rental Assistance Program called Housing is Key, which includes a utility assistance component for residents experiencing financial difficulties as a result of COVID-19. Please click the link below for more information.

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