For Marina, By Marina - Coastal Access & Amenities Plan

In March and April 2025, the City of Marina conducted a community outreach initiative on how to allocate $3 million in potential payments for public improvements in the City’s coastal zone. These funds would become payable to the City if the California American Water Company (Cal-Am) desalination project is ever built.

Although the City continues to strongly oppose the desalination project for many reasons, it believed it was important to conduct community outreach about the best and most beneficial use of the $3 million, which would be paid to the City as a condition of approval if the project is fully approved and developed. The potential funds may only be spent on improving public access, public facilities, recreational opportunities and restoration within the coastal zone of the City.

Rather than deferring to a community engagement process led and funded by Cal-Am, the City conducted its own independent outreach and engagement effort to hear directly from Marina residents and to ensure our resident voices are represented. On April 15, 2025, the Marina City Council received the report, and it will be submitted to the Coastal Commission for consideration.

Read the Community Engagement Report: Final Report | Appendix

Feedback Channels

Community Workshops: The City hosted two community workshops to empower residents to ask questions and share ideas and priorities for the funding.

Virtual Workshop: Tuesday, March 25, 6-8 p.m.
In-Person Workshop: Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m.-noon, Marina City Council Chambers (211 Hillcrest Ave)

Community Feedback Form: The City collected resident input through an online Community Feedback Form.

Press Release: City of Marina Seeks Resident Input on Priorities for Potential $3 Million Coastal Payment

Mailer: Participate in March 29 Workshops

Maps: Coastal Zone | Coastal Sites

Flyer: Help Shape Our Coastal Priorities | Folleto: Ayuda Formar Nuestros Prioridades Costeras