Meeting to Discuss EPA Grant Application

The City of Martinez is preparing a Trust Lands Use Plan (TLUP) for the Martinez Waterfront Marina. This process will explore conceptual land use options that are formed by community and stakeholder collaboration and input. The Plan will maximize the recreational and economic benefits of the Martinez waterfront, marina, and adjacent lands.

The Martinez Waterfront Marina encompasses approximately 70 acres in three parcels within the Martinez shoreline area, including the marina, a portion of North Court Street, Yacht Club and Eagle Marine. The Marina includes 332 boat slips, a park, open space, and marine-related businesses. An additional 65 acres consists of Trust Lands held by the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) which are leased to the City and include baseball fields, Martinez Bocce Federation courts area, trails and a horse arena. The entire waterfront area subject to this planning effort covers approximately 135 acres. There are additional EBRPD open spaces and park areas west of the planning area. In general, the open spaces, trails, and recreation uses are well-supported and used.

The preparation of the Plan is a long-term effort by the City to revitalize the Waterfront Marina pursuant to the requirements of the State of California, by which they granted Martinez sovereign tidelands and submerged lands. These granted lands, referred to as Trust Lands, are held in trust for the people of California and are comprised of five parcels, four of which are contiguous parcels and are the subject of the Plan.

The Plan will form the cornerstone of the City’s future efforts to revitalize the Martinez Waterfront and Marina. An essential outcome of the Plan will be the transformation of the area to become a destination for city and regional residents and visitors, and to provide revenue for ongoing operations and improvements to the Marina. To accomplish these goals, the Plan must contemplate:

• A variety of water-related recreational uses.
• The types of permissible commercial development that attract users to the area.
• Retention and enhancement of existing appropriate uses
• Relocation of inappropriate uses.