Virtual City Manager Recruitment workshop, 3-19-26

Thursday, 3-19- Virtual City Manager Recruitment Workshop, 6 PM, Online “

You’re Invited: Virtually Meet the Recruiter for Pinole’s Next City Manager

The City of Pinole invites community members to attend a “Virtual Meet the Recruiter” outreach and input session as part of the City Manager recruitment process.

💻 If you were unable to attend our in-person session, we have scheduled a virtual session on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87593649212

📝 Prefer to share feedback online?
Complete the community survey by Friday, March 20: City Manager Community Survey.

This is an opportunity for residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to share their perspectives on the qualities and priorities they would like to see in Pinole’s next City Manager. The session will be informal and discussion-based, and all are welcome to attend. Your input will help shape the future leadership of our community

We hope you’ll take part and make your voice heard in this important process!

Zoom Link

” (https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/virtually-meet-the-recruiter-pinole-city-manager-search/?event-date=2026-03-19%2018:00:00, hyperlinks changed to remove trackers)

Pinole City Council meeting, 3-17-26

Tuesday, 3-17- City Council meeting, 5 PM, Hybrid. You can find the
agenda packet at https://pinoleca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1103/files/agenda/1138. The presentations and written correspondence packet is at https://pinoleca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1103/files/agenda/1139 .

There are two closed session items- a conference with real property negotiators over 2100 San Pablo Avenue, agency negotiators Interim City Manager Garrett Evans and City Attorney Eric Casher, negotiating price and terms with Art Pakpour under government code subsection 54956.8; and a conference with labor negotiators with agency representatives Stacy Shell HR Director, Markisha Guillory Finance Director, and Gregory Ramirez with IDEA negotiating with the Pinole Police Employees Association (PPEA) under government code subsection 54957.6. Per the mayor’s statement, the council should be returning from closed session at 6:30.

There are three proclamations, recognizing Nowruz (page 6), César Chávez Day (page 7), and International Women’s History Day and Women’s History Month (page 8).

There are also two presentations- a HdL market analytics report (pages 7-11 of the presentations packet), and a report on traffic incidents by the police chief (pages 12-21 of the presentation packet, pages 9-18 agenda packet).

Then there’s the consent calendar- There are the normal warrants, along
with the minutes for the March 3rd city council meeting, adopting a resolution authorizing the city manager to contract with Energy Resources Integration LLC for the development of a municipal building decarbonization plan in the amount of $72300 fully funded by California Energy Commission grant funds (staff report pages 63-4, fiscal impact none as grant funded page 64, resolution pages 65-6, consulting services agreement pages 67-86, request for proposals (RFP) pages 87-132, consultant plan pages 133-154),

second reading and adoption of a Zoning Code and Specific Plan Amendment to Prohibit New Service Stations, Establish Regulations for Existing Legal Nonconforming Service Stations, and Establish Regulations for Alternative Fuel Stations, which will codify the moratorium on new gas stations that has been in effect under emergency powers for the past two years (staff report pages 155-6, ordinance pages 157-160, text of amendments pages 161-188, prior public meeting references pages 189-288, survey results for first survey pages 289-315, survey results for second survey pages 316-50), and finally a resolution to approve the purchase of two blowers for the wastewater treatment plant, as the 2 current not-replaced ones are obsolete (staff report pages 351-2, fiscal impact cost of $272,791.50 charged to the sewer enterprise fund page 352, resolution pages 353-4).

There are no public hearing items.

There are no old business items.

There is one new business item- adopting a resolution to accept the safety improvements at Appian Way and Marlesta Road (CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) Project #RO1714) as complete and approve filing of notice of completion (staff report pages 355-6, fiscal impact $600,218.40 which is *less* than budgeted page 356, resolution pages 357-8, notice of completion page 359). There is also an associated presentation, which is on presentation packet pages 1-6.

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.

Meet the City Manager Recruiter session, 3-14-26

Saturday, 3-14- Meet the City Manager Recruiter workshop, 10 AM, in person (Pinole Youth Center). ”
MEET THE RECRUITER FOR THE CITY MANAGER

The City of Pinole invites community members to a “Meet the Recruiter” session on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Pinole Youth Center (635 Tennent Ave). As part of the City Manager recruitment process, this informal, discussion‑based gathering offers residents, business owners, and local stakeholders an opportunity to share the qualities and priorities they believe are essential for Pinole’s next City Manager. All are welcome—we hope you’ll join us and help shape the future leadership of our community. If you can’t make it in person, you can attend the virtual session on March 19th at 6pm or complete the survey. ” (Pinole pulse, 3-6-26, hyperlinks changed to non-tracking links)

Senior Food Distribution, 3-10-26

Tuesday, 3-10- Senior Food Program, 10-11 AM, in person (Pinole 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.* 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 3-6-26, hyperlink changed to a direct link to remove trackers).

General Produce Distribution, 3-9-26

Monday, 3-9- General Produce Distribution, 9-10 AM, in person (Pinole Senior Center). “FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County will be providing free bags of fresh produce, on bag per household. The next drive-thru distribution is Monday, March 9, 2026, from 9-10am (or as long as supplies last) at the Pinole Senior Center. If you have any questions, email recreation@pinole.gov or call us at (510) 724-9800.” (Pinole Pulse 3-6-26)

City Council meeting, 3-3-26

Tuesday, 3-3- City Council meeting, 5 PM, Hybrid. You can find the
agenda packet at
https://pinoleca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/981/files/agenda/1126. The
presentations and written correspondence packet is at
https://pinoleca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/981/files/agenda/1128 .

There is one closed session item- CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3)
Number of Potential Cases: 1. The council expects to reconvene at 6 PM.

There are five proclamations, recognizing Prescription Drug Awareness
Month (page 6), American Red Cross Month (page 7), Developmental
Disibilities Awareness Month (should be dis*a*bilities) (page 8),
Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month (page 9), and Honoring Fire Chief Lewis
Broschard Upon His Retirement (page 10).

There is also one presentation- Restrictions on Oversized Vehicles on
San Pablo Avenue (pages 11-26).

Then there’s the consent calendar- There are the normal warrants, along
with the minutes for the February 3rd and February 17th city council
meetings, receiving and filing the annual progress report on housing
element implementation (staff report pages 91-7, report pages 98-132),
receiving and filing the housing successor annual report for Fiscal Year
(FY) 24/25 (staff report pages 133-5, filed report pages 136-65,
relevant state law segment pages 166-171), FY 2026/27 FINANCIAL AND
INVESTMENT POLICIES (no changes) (staff report pages 172-5, resolution
pages 176-7, policies pages 178-211),

and finally, second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending
section 2.12.010 to change the start time of council meetings from 5 PM
to 5:30 PM (staff report pages 212-3, ordinance pages 214-5).

There are two public hearing items- the first, Residential Health and
Safety Rental Inspection Program: Housing Fellow Update; Amend
Administrative Regulations, Authorize 1.0 FTE (full-time equivalent)
Housing Inspector, and Adopt new Cost-Recovery Fees, which is following
up on a past resolution to rework the city’s rental inspection program
(staff report pages 216-225, fiscal impact annual cost of $282,535
offset by fees page 225,

resolution to amend administrative regulations pages 226-7, amended
regulations redline pages 228-233, resolution approving hiring one FTE
senior project manager to serve as residential health and safety
inspector pages 234-5, resolution updating associated fees pages 236-7,

original resolution creating the health and safety administrative
regulations pages 238-9, original regulations pages 240-2, exemption
protocols page 243,

fee analysis pages 244-9 (31% increase for under quadplexes, 30%
increase for quadplexes and larger), presentation pages 250-60, previous
presentations pages 261-80).

The second is Waive the First Reading and Introduce a Zoning Code and
Specific Plan Amendment to Prohibit New Service Stations, Establish
Regulations for Existing Legal Nonconforming Service Stations, and
Establish Regulations for Alternative Fuel Stations, which will codify
the moratorium on new gas stations that has been in effect under
emergency powers for the past two years (staff report pages 281-97,
ordinance pages 298-301, text of amendments pages 302-29, prior public
meeting references pages 330-80, survey results for first survey pages
381-407, survey results for second survey pages 408-442). There is also
an associated presentation on pages 32-43 of the presentations document,
and letters on pages 61-86 of the same on the item.

There are no old business items.

There are no new business items.

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.

Celebration of Pinole Library, 2-28-26

Saturday, 2-28- Celebration of Pinole Library, 12-2 PM, in person (Pinole Library). ”
PINOLE LIBRARY CLOSING FOR REMODEL ON MARCH 1ST

Beginning Sunday, March 1st, the Pinole Library will be closed for remodeling for approximately 6 months. Book holds will move to El Sobrante Library. During the closure, the parking lot will be closed but tennis courts will still be open and available for reservations through pinolerec.com. On Saturday, February 28 at 12:00 p.m., the Pinole Library will hold a Valentine’s‑themed community celebration marking its final day of service. Attendees are invited to share appreciation and memories by contributing notes to a Heart Wall and stories to a Memory Jar. A hosted lunch will be served at 1:00 p.m. The gathering is designed as a warm, reflective send‑off—an opportunity for the community to celebrate and reminisce together. ” (Pinole Pulse, 2-20-26)

Protest, 2-28-26

Saturday, 2-28- Protest, 11 AM-12 PM, 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)

Community Service Commission meeting, 2-25-26

Wednesday, 2-25- Community Service Commission meeting, 5 PM, Hybrid. You can find the agenda packet at https://pinoleca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1093/files/agenda/1116 .

Under new business, there are five items- approving the minutes of the meeting for October 22nd 2025 (pages 5-11), an overview of the Community Services Department, 2026 Annual Community Events List (page 12), Chair and Vice Chair selection, and Commission Goals and Workplan.

You can join the meeting by zoom direct link here <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82770240301>, 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

Senior Food Program, 2-24-26

Tuesday, 2-24- Senior Food Program, 10-11 AM, in person (Pinole 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, February 24, 2026, 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 2-20-26, hyperlink changed to a direct link to remove trackers).