Tuesday, January 6, 2026

The council voted down a censure resolution against Mayor Martinez for alleged antisemitic conduct, despite all seven members voting yes according to the vote tally. The formal statement of disapproval failed to pass through an unclear procedural issue.

The council approved a $4.4 million contract for the 13th Street bike lane project, which will remove two car lanes and add protected bike lanes from Harbour Way to Costa Avenue. The project also includes wider sidewalks and improved bus stops.

A community committee was approved unanimously to guide the Black Resiliency Project and Fund, which received $1.5 million in June 2025 to study conditions for Black residents and create a grant program. The committee will ensure community input shapes how the money gets spent.

The council approved expanding design and printing contracts by $110,000 for citywide use, extending existing agreements with Folger Graphics and Justin Page Design. The council also hired 13 financial consulting firms to analyze real estate deals and development projects on an as-needed basis.

Other approved contracts included $50,000 in community grants to five local organizations funded by the Chevron agreement, and agreements with five towing companies for citywide rotational services. The council also approved hiring LCPtracker for software to monitor local hiring compliance on construction projects.