Why The letter responds to the Independent Safety Culture Assessment following the refinery's November 2022 release of an estimated 20 to 24 tons of spent catalyst into nearby communities.
Proposed Send a comment letter to the Contra Costa Health Hazardous Materials Program about the Independent Safety Culture Assessment Report on the Martinez Refining Company. The minutes PDF has the changes.
The council voted to let the city manager sign a grant agreement with the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program of the U.S. Department of Transportation, for the 2023 budget year.
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Why The agreement provides $240,000 in federal grant funds for the city's Safe Routes to School/Transit Plan, which will inventory missing sidewalks and bike paths near schools and transit stops.
PassedSmart Signals Projecttraffic signal upgrades
The council voted to let the mayor sign a funding agreement with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority for the Smart Signals Project, once the city attorney reviews and approves it.
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Why The Contra Costa Transportation Authority received a federal grant to upgrade traffic signal and communication systems, including six signals in Martinez.
The council voted to cancel an earlier decision and move $50,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money set aside for ESCO Technical Services back into the ARPA Fund Balance.