Thursday, 9-21- a blood donation drive by the red cross, 9-12, Pinole Youth Center 635 Tennent. “To make an appointment, please log on to RedCrossBlood.org, Enter the sponsor Code: *PCYC* Or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or click on this link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=PCYC <https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=PCYC>

If you have questions regarding your eligibility to donate blood, please call 1-866-236- 3276 or click on this link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/eligibility-requirements.html

To save time while saving a life please fill out a Rapidpass. For more info, please visit redcrossblood.org/Rapidpass <http://redcrossblood.org/Rapidpass>

Appointments and Identification are required.

Thank you for saving up to 3 lives with one donation!” (city calendar)

Tonight, 9-19- Regular City Council meeting, 5 PM, Hybrid. You can find the agenda packet here.

To start, there’s one closed session item on the Management Compensation Plan.

There’s a council appointment to the county advisory council on aging- recommendation to appoint Lori Magistrado.

For proclamations, there’s blood cancer awareness month, 3 separate centenarian recognitions for Bob Burmester, Sam Campbell, and Jean Clark Ulversoy, national senior center day, and recognition of police commander Matt Avery for his work with the special Olympics.

Then there’s the consent calendar- There’s the normal minutes and warrants, notices of completion for the EV charging stations project and playground rubberized surface improvements, reports on the Capital Improvement Plan, Strategic Plan, Climate action and adptation plan, fourth quarter investment report, fourth quarter financial report (notable for showing an increase in end of year balance of 2.7 million (page 154)), an amendment to pay for implementation of the new permit tracking system ($25k), adjustment of the appropriations limit due to a calculation error, a resolution declaring the Faria House surplus land,

and finally, appointment of Pinole Police Chief Neil Gang as interim City Manager.

There are 2 items under new business- information on establishing a crime prevention through environmental design grant/rebate program, and an overview of the city’s boards and commissions.

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.

Tomorrow, 9-16- Coastal Cleanup Day! “Please join us for our annual California Coastal Cleanup! It is happening on Saturday, September 16, from 9am-12pm. On-site registration begins at 8:30am. The location is Bayfront Park, 1 Tennent Ave, Pinole. Water, snacks, and cleanup supplies are provided. You are welcome to bring your own! Please wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and stay hydrated!” (https://www.ci.pinole.ca.us/news/current_news/coastal_cleanup)

Wednesday, 9-13- Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee meeting, 6 PM, Pinole City Hall/Hybrid. You can find the agenda packet here. TAPS will be discussing a community request to add speed bumps on Tennent Avenue near Fernandez Park, staff updates on CIP projects (appian and marlesta intersection, Pinole Valley Road improvements- more detailed info on this in the agenda packet, calls for class 2 bike lanes between Simas and city limits on Pinole Valley Rd), development projects, the Active Transportation Plan (no updates), and grants (no updates).

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.

Today, 9-11- special Pinole City Council meeting, 5 PM, Hybrid. You can find the agenda here- https://www.ci.pinole.ca.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_10946972/File/City%20Government/City%20Clerk/Agendas/2023/09.11.2023/2023-09-11%20HYBRID%20SPECIAL%20MEETING%20AGENDA%20FINAL.pdf.

There is one item on the agenda- closed session, selection of an interim City manager.

You can join the meeting by zoom direct link here- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89335000272, 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.

Monday, 9-11- Food Bank Drive-Thru Distribution, Pinole Senior Center, in Person 9 AM-11 AM. “The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County will be providing bags of fresh produce every second Monday of the month from 9 AM to 11 AM (or as supplies last) at the Pinole Senior Center parking lot, 2500 Charles Ave. You do NOT need to be a member of the Pinole Senior Center or a senior to receive food. Quantities are limited. First come first serve. One bag of produce per household. This will be a contact-less event, please follow the directions from staff and volunteers when you arrive. Parking or exiting your vehicle will not be allowed. Please open your vehicle’s trunk when you enter the parking lot. Food items will be placed in the trunk only by staff/volunteers. If you have any questions, contact the Recreation Coordinator at ksantoyo@ci.pinole.ca.us or call the Front Desk at (510) 724-9800.” (city calendar)

Tonight, 9-5- Regular City Council meeting, 5 PM, Hybrid. You can find the agenda packet here.

To start, there’s one closed session item on appointing an Interim City Manager.

There are quite a few proclamations this time- acknowledging the retirement of John Anderson, California Firefighter Memorial Day, Constitution Day, National Suicide Prevention Week, Suicide Prevention Day, National Punctuation Day, Rosh Hashanah, and Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day. There are also presentations by ConFire and the Car Show committee.

Then there’s the consent calendar- There’s the normal minutes and warrants, a raise for the city clerk as per her contract match with AFSCME, appointment of council members as voting delegates to represent Pinole at the League of Cities conference (late- was due on the 28th of last month), a contract for Townsend Public Affairs (primarily) $96k and Evan Brooks Associates $40k (as needed) for grant-writing services, a response to the grand jury report on affordable housing, a contract with Tetra Tech for an Energy Conservation/generation/storage assessment for $47,938 (already budgeted, though I thought this passed last meeting), second read and adoption of an ordinance to change the start time of City Council meetings to 5 PM and limit the ability of individual council members to direct the City Manager, and finally a resolution to apply for the state’s Prohousing designation program.

There are 2 items under new business- background information on a potential future commercial cannabis tax, and background information on a potential future vacant parcel tax.

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.

Today, 8-30- 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, Public Art, the Park Master Plan, followup on the Pride Event and Summer Events generally, 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.

Saturday, 8-26- Community Creek Cleanup at Pinole Library, from 10 AM- 12 PM. Sponsored by the Friends of Pinole Creek Watershed, Pinole Creek Allies, and the Rotary Club of Pinole. Make sure to stay hydrated and have sunscreen! Questions should go to pinole.rotary@gmail.com.

Today- 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, Public Art, the Park Master Plan, followup on the Pride Event and Summer Events generally, 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.