Author: Rafael Menis

Movies in the Park, 10-20-23

10-20- “Movies in the Park returns to Fernandez Park on Friday, October 20, 2023, for a special Halloween feature, “Hotel Transylvania”. Spooky treats will be provided. Movie starts at 6:30pm, bring a blanket, picnic dinner, or enjoy food to go from a local eatery! Feel free to come dressed in your favorite Halloween Costume! Questions, email recreation@ci.pinole.ca.us or call 510-724-9062.” (https://www.ci.pinole.ca.us/news/current_news/halloween_movie_2023)

Pinole City Council meeting, 10-17-23

Today, 10-17- Pinole City Council meeting, 5 PM, Hybrid. You can find the agenda packet here.

To start, there are 3 closed session items- a conference with labor negotiators (management compensation plan), a conference with labor negotiators (Interim city manager), and a public employment item (City Manager).

There are 6 proclamations- for Breast Cancer Awareness month, Indigenous Peoples day, Hispanic Latinx Heritage month, LGBTQIA+ History month, Filipino History month, and Fire Prevention week.

On the consent calendar, there’s the normal minutes and warrants, along with a resolution to implement the agreed healthcare payments from the city to its various bargaining units, an amendment of the procurement policy to include union printer purchasing preference, a letter of support for AB 40 regarding ambulance patient offload time, placing liens for unpaid waste collection charges, declaring 3 police vehicles as surplus and authorizing disposal by auction, and approving the continued rain for rent at the corner of Bay View and Pinion for a cost not to exceed $50,000.

Finally, under old business there’s adoption of a policy on sister cities, and discussion of an environmentally preferable purchasing policy and program. The policy item is continued to a future meeting.

You can join the meeting by zoom direct link here, entering the webinar ID 893 3500 0272 into zoom directly, or calling +1 (669) 900-6833 or +1 (253) 215-8782 or +1 (346) 248-7799, then entering the meeting ID 893 3500 0272#. Once in the meeting by phone, you can raise your hand by pressing *9, and unmute by pressing *6 once called on. You can also attend the meeting in person at Pinole City Hall, 2131 Pear St. I would note that the city is reserving the right to end zoom participation during a meeting if disrupted, due to the recent rise in hate speech targeting public meetings in the county.

Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee meeting, 10-11-23

Wednesday, 10-11- Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee meeting, 6 PM, Pinole City Hall/Hybrid. You can find the agenda packet here. TAPS will be discussing staff updates on CIP projects (appian and marlesta intersection), development projects (no updates), the Active Transportation Plan, and grants (no updates). Finally, there will be a workshop on Mann Drive improvements.

You can join the meeting by zoom direct link here, entering the webinar ID 856 7083 9226 into Zoom directly, or calling +1 (669) 900-6833, then entering the meeting ID 856 7083 9226#. Once in the meeting by phone, you can raise your hand by pressing *9, and unmute by pressing *6 once called on. You can also attend the meeting in person at Pinole City Hall, 2131 Pear St.

Pinole Senior Food Program, 10-10-23

Tuesday, 10-10- Senior Food Program, Pinole Senior Center, in Person 10 AM- 11 AM.
 “The Pinole Senior Center will be partnering with the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County on their Senior Food Program. Low-income senior citizens 55+ will be able to receive free groceries, including healthy pantry staples, eggs, cheese and assorted meats twice a month. The time for the distribution is 10:00 am – 11:00 am.

If you are interested in the program all individuals must complete the Senior Food Program Application. Applications are available on the City of Pinole website via the Senior Center page: https://www.ci.pinole.ca.us/city_government/senior_center

In addition, applications are available at the Front Desk of the Senior Center and can be submitted Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am – 1 pm. Applications can also be submitted on the day of the food pick up. Individuals must bring proof of age such as an ID or Driver’s License and proof of home address which can be a PG&E bill, water bill, or statement listing out the name and residence of the individual. If you have any questions regarding the program please contact the Recreation Coordinator at ksantoyo@ci.pinole.ca.us“. (city calendar)

Pinole Dumpster Day- 10-7-23

Saturday, 10-7- Dumpster Day, 7 AM- 11 AM or dumpsters full, 3790 Pinole Valley Road.

“PINOLE RESIDENTS ONLY- BRING PROOF OF RESIDENCY – NOT A CURBSIDE COLLECTION
ONE CAR PER HOUSEHOLD – NO TRAILERS-NO SIDERAILS ON PICKUPS

YOU MUST UNLOAD  YOUR ITEMS<

NOTE: EVENT ENDS EARLY IF DUMPSTERS ARE FILLED
For more information, call (510)724-9010″ (City calendar)

National Night Out Pinole- 10-3-23

Tomorrow, 10-3- National Night Out, 5-8 PM, Fernandez Park. “Please join us on Tuesday, October 3rd, from 5 pm to 8 pm at Fernandez Park for our annual National Night Out. This year, we will host another Halloween-themed event! We will have games, pumpkin painting, food trucks, a costume contest, a haunted house, and more! Make sure to wear a costume and bring your trick-or-treat bag!” (Pinole PD Facebook)

Pinole Community Service Commission meeting, 9-27-23

Wednesday, 9-27- Community Service Commission meeting starting at 5 PM, Pinole City Hall/Hybrid. You can find the agenda packet here. Items to be discussed- Coastal cleanup, Dumpster Day, Sister City Policy, the Halloween Movie, and Community Outreach/engagement.

You can join the meeting by zoom direct link here, entering the webinar ID 827-7024-0301 into zoom directly, or calling +1 (669) 900-6833 or +1 (253) 215-8782 or +1 (346) 248-7799, then entering the meeting ID 827-7024-0301#. Once in the meeting by phone, you can raise your hand by pressing *9, and unmute by pressing *6 once called on. You can also attend the meeting in person at Pinole City Hall, 2131 Pear St.

Pinole Senior Food Program, 9-26-23

Tuesday, 9-26- Senior Food Program, Pinole Senior Center, in Person 10 AM- 11 AM.
 “The Pinole Senior Center will be partnering with the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County on their Senior Food Program. Low-income senior citizens 55+ will be able to receive free groceries, including healthy pantry staples, eggs, cheese and assorted meats twice a month. The time for the distribution is 10:00 am – 11:00 am.

If you are interested in the program all individuals must complete the Senior Food Program Application. Applications are available on the City of Pinole website via the Senior Center page: https://www.ci.pinole.ca.us/city_government/senior_center

In addition, applications are available at the Front Desk of the Senior Center and can be submitted Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am – 1 pm. Applications can also be submitted on the day of the food pick up. Individuals must bring proof of age such as an ID or Driver’s License and proof of home address which can be a PG&E bill, water bill, or statement listing out the name and residence of the individual. If you have any questions regarding the program please contact the Recreation Coordinator at ksantoyo@ci.pinole.ca.us“. (city calendar)

Pinole Planning Commission meeting, 9-25-23

Today, 9-25- Planning Commission meeting, 7 PM, Pinole City Hall/Hybrid. You can find the agenda here.

There is one Public Hearing- considering a zoning code text amendment regarding campaign signs.

You can join the meeting by zoom direct link here, entering the webinar ID 865 0537 5301 into zoom directly, or calling +1 (669) 900-6833 or +1 (253) 215-8782 or +1 (346) 248-7799, then entering the meeting ID 865 0537 5301#. Once in the meeting by phone, you can raise your hand by pressing *9, and unmute by pressing *6 once called on. You can also attend the meeting in person at Pinole City Hall, 2131 Pear St.