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City Council - Mar 18, 2026 - Meeting

City CouncilMartinezMarch 18, 2026

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Council Directs Staff to Move Forward on Marina Waterfront Deal

The Martinez City Council emerged from a two-hour closed session Wednesday evening with a clear signal: negotiations over the future of the Martinez Marina and waterfront are advancing. Mayor Brianne Zorn reported that the council provided direction to staff and that the city would be "moving forward" on an exclusive negotiation agreement with two firms — Tucker Sadler Architects and Safe Harbor Marinas.

  • Martinez Marina waterfront negotiations advance after council gives staff guidance on exclusive deal terms with Tucker Sadler Architects and Safe Harbor Marinas

  • Two-hour closed session produced no public details beyond the mayor's brief report-out, consistent with state real property negotiation confidentiality rules

  • No public comment was received on the closed session item, either in chambers or virtually

The city's most significant pending real property negotiation moved forward March 18 when the full five-member council convened at 5:08 p.m. for a closed session focused exclusively on the Martinez Marina and waterfront property.

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