City of Martinez & MDUSD Subcommittee Meeting 9/28/2026

The joint meeting between the Mount Diablo Unified School District Board and the City of Martinez on September 28, 2026, focused primarily on community safety and facility maintenance issues related to Hidden Valley Elementary School. Key procurement-related discussions included the city's federally funded Safe Streets for All program, which involves consultant-led audits and recommendations for traffic calming measures such as speed humps and flashing beacons to improve pedestrian and student safety near the school. The meeting also addressed the maintenance and potential fencing of the Hidden Valley Elementary playfield and parking lot, with a rough cost estimate of $75,000 for fencing discussed. The school district and city officials expressed support for pursuing funding and operational solutions to enhance student safety and outdoor play space. Additionally, the meeting covered the use and management of the Martinez Community Garden, clarifying the roles of the city, school district, and community volunteers in maintaining garden plots. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded, but there was clear intent to explore funding and partnership opportunities for capital improvements and safety enhancements.