Martinez’s City Council is pushing forward with an attempt to form a redevelopment agency to help revitalize parts of the city, inlcuding the downtown and marina areas.
City staff members have recommended that the council consider the downtown, marina and North Pacheco area, which the city is trying to annex. Staff members also said the ordinance should prohibit the use of eminent domain on residential property; and include a clause dissolving the agency if a redevelopment plan is not in effect five years after the council adopts the ordinance.
Martinez pushes ahead with redevelopment – ContraCostaTimes.com.