Coffee with the City Manager, 10-3-25

Friday, 10-3- Coffee with the City Manager, 8:30-9:30 AM, in person City Hall. “Join us for Coffee with the City Manager on Friday, October 3rd, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in the Community Room at Pinole City Hall! Meet City Manager Kelcey Young, sip some coffee, and share your ideas for our community. Engage in open conversation and help guide Pinole’s future. We can’t wait to see you!” (https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/coffee-with-the-city-manager-2/?event-date=2025-10-03%2008:30:00)

Wastewater Subcommittee meeting, 10-2-25

Thursday, 10-2- Wastewater Subcommittee meeting, 7 PM, Hybrid Pinole City Hall. You can find the agenda packet here https://pinoleca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1085/files/agenda/947 .

There are five items on the agenda- approval of the minutes from the July 10th meeting, Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) operations report (pages 8-19), Joint Powers Agreement document review (pages 20-28), a list of tour dates (10/22 at 10 AM, 10/27 at 10 AM, and 11/3 at 5 PM), and a verbal list of new sewer connections in Pinole and Hercules.

You can join the meeting by entering the webinar ID 817 5448 9022 into zoom directly, or calling +1 (669) 900-6833 or +1 (253) 215-8782 or +1 (346) 248-7799, then entering the meeting ID 817 5448 9022#. 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. There is a zoom direct link, but it leads to a different ID than the webinar ID listed in the agenda.

Energy Efficiency Workshop, 10-2-25

Thursday, 10-2- Energy Efficiency workshop, 12-1 PM, in person Senior Center. ”

Cut costs, increase comfort, and support sustainability– learn about cost-saving rebates available now at the State, regional, and local level—including special rebate programs just for Pinole residents. Presented by Contra Costa Conservation and Development, MCE and Rising Sun.

This is the fourth of six workshop series focused on accessible living for seniors and those with disabilities made possible through a grant awarded by the AARP Community Challenge.

For more information visit: https://www.pinole.gov/pinole-accessible-living-program/

This free event is open to all—registration is encouraged to help us plan for a comfortable experience. Sign up online (https://www.pinole.gov/pinole-accessible-living-workshop-sign-up/) or at the Pinole Senior Center.

” (https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/power-smarts-boosting-energy-efficiency-at-home/?event-date=2025-10-02%2012:00:00)

Protest, 9-27-25

Saturday, 9-27- Protest, 11 AM-12 PM, in person, intersection of Tennent and San Pablo Avenues. “

On the Fourth Saturdays of the month, join the Indivisible – North East Bay chapter in Pinole as we vocally and physically express dissent, and make known the (de)legitimacy of the current administration sitting in the white house.

**UPDATE!! The location of this protest has been set going forward for all 4th Saturdays of the month every month (and is no longer rotating). We will be at Tennent Ave. and San Pablo Ave. in Pinole in the open space across from Tina’s place.

We participate and activate hyper-locally in this non-violent and peaceful social and cultural movement to protest authoritarianism in the U.S. and are building volunteer people power that is sustained, consistent, and unrelenting, until everyone is moved from their apathy and into action to stand up for democracy and re-dedicate themselves to building a better one. Only we, the people, can save us!

11 AM – 12 PM – Peacefully Protest – meet at the corner, bring your signs, Bluetooth speakers with music, noise-makers, and a passion for people power!” (https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/813154/ for more information and if you want to register)

Street Eats, 9-26-25

Friday, 9-26- Street Eats, 5-8 PM, in person Downtown Pinole. “Mark your calendars for a special night food event hosted by Kitchen@812 on Community Corner in Downtown Pinole on September 26, October 10, and October 24 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Uptown Yard and DIOSA will join in, collaborating with Pinole Artisans to offer kids’ activities and showcase local artists and craft vendors. Come support our local pop-ups, artists, and businesses for a fun-filled evening!” (Pinole Pulse, 9-18-25)

Coffee with the City Manager, 9-26-25

Friday, 9-26- Coffee with the City Manager, 8:30-9:30 AM, in person City Hall. “Join us for “Coffee with the City Manager” on Friday, September 26th, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Community Room at Pinole City Hall. Come grab a cup of coffee, share your thoughts, and let’s chat about what’s on your mind. It’s a perfect chance to connect, and we are looking forward to meeting you there! ” (Pinole Pulse, 9-18-25

Home Accessibility Workshop, 9-25-25

Thursday, 9-25- Step by Step making your home more accessible workshop, 12-1 PM, in person Senior Center. “

Simple upgrades to improve safety, comfort, and independence.

This is the third of six workshop series focused on accessible living for seniors and those with disabilities made possible through a grant awarded by the AARP Community Challenge.

For more information visit: https://www.pinole.gov/pinole-accessible-living-program/

This free event is open to all—registration is encouraged to help us plan for a comfortable experience. Sign up online (https://www.pinole.gov/pinole-accessible-living-workshop-sign-up/) or at the Pinole Senior Center.” (https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/step-by-step-making-your-home-more-accessible/?event-date=2025-09-25%2012:00:00)

Senior Food Distribution, 9-23-25

Tuesday, 9-23- Senior Food Distribution, 10-11 AM, in person, Senior Center. “The Senior Center partners with the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County to offer the Senior Food Program. Low-income senior citizens ages 55+ to receive free groceries, including healthy staples, eggs, cheese, and assorted meats twice a month. The program is available for Pinole senior residents only. This program takes place every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. The next distribution will be on Tuesday, September 23, from 10 – 11am. Individuals interested in the program must complete the Senior Food Program Application. Applications are available at the Senior Center and can also be found on the Pinole Senior Center website: http://www.pinole.gov/seniors. Please note, the Senior Food Program is switching to the choice method, where you will now need to bring your own bag with you, and you will select the items you want.” (Pinole Pulse, 9-18-25)

Pinole Planning Commission meeting, 9-22-25

Monday, 9-22- Planning Commission meeting, 7 PM, Pinole City Hall, hybrid. You can find the agenda packet here https://pinoleca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1041/files/agenda/945 .

There will be 3 items on the agenda- first the minutes from the prior meeting (on August 25th), second a public hearing to consider recommending updates to the Safety and Environmental Justice Elements of the General Plan (staff report pages 17-23, resolution pages 24-5, Safety Element pages 28-98, Environmental Justice Element pages 99-152). I would note the key points here are the goals, policies and actions in the elements- for Safety, you can find those on pages 87-98, and for Environmental Justice you can find those on pages 142-152.

The third item is a review of revised possible options for the redevelopment of the Appian 80 shopping center to be recommended to the city council by resolution (staff report page 153, resolution pages 154-6, text of ideas pages 157-9, red-lined resolution pages 160-2, red-lined text of ideas pages 163-5).

You can join the meeting by zoom direct link here <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86505375301>, 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.

Coastal Cleanup Day 9-20-25

Saturday, 9-20- Coastal Cleanup Day, 8:30 AM-12 PM, in person. Come down
to Bayfront Park to help clean up the city with your fellow Pinoleans!
If you have buckets and work gloves you should bring those, but if not
the city usually has some available. It’s a great way to enjoy some time
outside and make the city cleaner for everyone. More information at
https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/coastal-cleanup/?event-date=2025-09-20%2009:00:00