City To Hold Joint Public Workshop On 2023-2031 Housing Element Update

MARTINEZ, CA — Martinez City Council will hold a joint, public workshop with the Planning Commission on the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update Wednesday, Feb. 25 beginning at 7 p.m.

According to the posted agenda for the meeting, council and the planning commission will discuss the status of the project, a comprehensive, long-term, General Plan for the physical development of the city. The plan will include a discussion on affordable housing and how the city intends to meet existing and projected housing needs of all residents.

During the meeting the group will also discuss a tentative schedule and here the results from the Housing Needs and Priorities Survey conducted late last year. Both the Planning Group and City Council, will provide feedback to staff on potential programs that may be incorporated into the new Housing Element. The group will also discuss next steps of the project.

The special called meeting will be conducted in-person in the City Hall Council Chambers at 525 Henrietta Street in Martinez and will be broadcast in real time via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.

To participate by Zoom, by mobile phone or desktop, click here then enter the Webinar ID 925 5064 3602 and Passcode 01252023. Participation by phone is available by calling (669) 900-6833 and entering the Webinar ID and Passcode.