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.

Tomorrow, 8-15- Regular City Council meeting, 5 PM, Hybrid. You can find the agenda packet here.

For the first time in quite a few meetings, there are no closed session items. There is one presentation on Setting speed limits per AB 43.

The consent calendar has quite a few items. There’s the normal minutes and warrants,
a memorandum of understanding between the city and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 512 7/1/23-6/30/25 (notable elements- 4% cost of living (COL) increases for 2023-4 and 2024-5, market equity adjustments of 12.9% for management analyst, 14.3% for PW Maintenance Supervisor, and 15.8% for Recreation Coordinator, and a longevity 3% increase for employees who worked for 15 continuous years with the city (page 84 of the agenda packet)),
a contract with Tetra Tech for an Energy Conservation/generation/storage assessment for $47,938 (already budgeted), a response to the grand jury report on affordable housing, a contract for the development of a Storm Drain Master Plan to West Yost for $243,264 (already budgeted), an amendment to the branding agreement with Tripepi Smith to include Seal design, increasing effective cost by $11,750, amendment to agreement with Natleson Dale group to create a temporary economic development logo, effective cost increase $3000,
a resolution approving a memorandum of understanding between the city of Pinole and AFSCME Union Local 1 from 7/1/23-6/30/25 (notable elements- 4% COL increases for 23-24 and 24-25, market equity adjustments for accounting technician 7%, Administrative Assistant 7.3%, Community Service Officer 17.2%, and Police Property Specialist 23.3%, all non-market equity adjusted classifications recieve a one-time non-pensionable bonus of $2,861.00, no longevity increase (page 460)), and another resolution which appears to be a duplicate, as it is not in the agenda packet.

Finally, there is a public hearing on 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.

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.

Tonight, 8-14- Regular Planning Commission meeting, 7 PM, Hybrid. You can find the agenda packet here.

There is one Public Hearing on the agenda- a Comprehensive Design Review for 2550 Appian Way to enclose parking space below a building and to relocate utilities to mitigate a public nuisance.

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.

Wednesday, 8-9- 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, 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.

Tomorrow, 8-8- Special City Council meeting, 5 PM, Hybrid. You can find the agenda packet here.

There is one item on the agenda, a Public Hearing on the Sewer Service Rate Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023-24. There will be no rate change from the prior fiscal year.

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, 8/8- 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)

Friday, 7-21- Fernandez Park, 8:30-10 PM. “Don’t forget to join us at Fernandez Park on Friday, July 21st for our Movies & Music in the Park series. You’ll be able to watch Luca on the big screen under the stars! Bring chairs/blankets to sit on and layers of warm clothing for when the fog rolls in. Popcorn, candy and water will be provided. Movie starts at Sundown. *Weather permitting* Questions: email: recreation@ci.pinole.ca.us or call 510-724-9062″ (city calendar)