Pinole Senior Food Distribution, 12-9-25

Tuesday, 12-9- Senior Food Distribution, 10 AM-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 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 12-5-25)

Pinole Planning Commission workshop, 12-8-25

Monday, 12-8- Planning Commission meeting, 7 PM, Hybrid.
You can find the agenda packet at https://pinoleca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1076/files/agenda/1017 (though this time it’s just the agenda and minutes).

There are three items and one continued item- a workshop on parklets and outdoor dining, the meeting minutes for the October 27th meeting (pages 5-16), the continued item (use permit review and modification for Uptown Yard, continued to January 26th 2026 page 3), and setting the regular meeting schedule for 2026 (staff report page 17, proposed schedule page 18).

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.

General Produce Distribution, 12-8-25

Monday, 12-8- General Produce Distribution, 9 AM- 10 AM, in person Pinole Senior Center. “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, December 8, 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, 12-5-25)

Holiday Tree Lighting, 12-6-25

Saturday, 12-6- Holiday Tree Lighting, 3 PM-5:30 PM, in person Fernandez Park (if raining, Senior Center). “
Join us as we spread some holiday cheer during our Holiday Tree Lighting Event on Saturday, December 6th from 3 pm-5:30 pm.

Event Activities at Fernandez Park

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Community Shop & Stroll

*If rain is expected, event will be moved to the Senior Center (2500 Charles Ave.).” (https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/holiday-tree-lighting-event/)

Pinole City Council meeting 12-2-25

Tuesday, 12-2- Pinole City Council meeting, 5 PM, Hybrid. You can find the
agenda packet at https://pinoleca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1012/files/agenda/1013.

There are two closed session items- Conference with labor negotiators between Human Resources Director Stacy Shell, Finance Director Markisha Guillory, and Gregory Ramirez with IDEA negotiating with the Pinole Police Employees Associations (PPEA) under government code section 54957.6. The second is a public employee appointment under government code section 54957 to appoint an acting city manager.

There is one presentation on the Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance System Overview (to meet stormwater permit requirements) (pages 6-23)

Then there’s the consent calendar- There are the normal warrants, along with the minutes for the November 18th city council meeting, an application/execution of a grant from the Ocean Protection Council for completing a Pinole-Hercules Multi-jurisdictional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (which removed a citizen data component (page 60) but otherwise kept most of the initial application) (staff report pages 58-61, fiscal impact gain of up to $736,370 page 60, resolution pages 62-3, grant application pages 65-89, resolution template page 90),

second reading and adoption of a ordinance to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code, update the city’s building and fire codes, and a resolution to support findings for local modifications to the code (staff report pages 91-2, resolution pages 93-102, ordinance pages 103-160),

approving a resolution to fund one Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Information Technology (IT) technician using funds freed up from the end of the existing IT contract (page 163) (staff report pages 161-3, fiscal impact one-time expense reduction $63,000 to fund role for 5 months, ongoing expense reduction of $151,650 through contract termination and removing unused services in Financial Year (FY) 26/27 page 163, resolution page 164, cost savings analysis page 166),

a resolution to accept the FY 2024/25 development impact fee report (staff report pages 167-170, resolution pages 171-2, development impact free report pages 173-186),

a resolution initiating formation of a new landscape and lighting district for the Appian Village project at the intersection of Canyon and Appian, and ordering preparation of the required engineer’s report pursuant to the landscaping and lighting act of 1972 and Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California Constitution (staff report pages 187-190, fiscal impact cost of engineer’s report $10,555 offset to district on creation page 190, resolution pages 192-3),

receiving a report on the status of the city’s IT plan from FY 2022/23- FY 2025/26 and development of the IT plan FY 2026/27-FY 2031/32 (staff report pages 194-5, 2022 IT plan pages 196-224), and finally approval of an agreement between the city and Diablo Roofing Inc to replace the Public Safety Building’s roof under project # FA1702 (since it’s actively leaking (page 225) (staff report pages 225-6, fiscal impact cost of $518,528 paid from growth impact funds page 226, resolution pages 227-8, construction services agreement pages 229-245).

There is one public hearing item- public hearing and introduction of an ordinance adding Chapter 2.68 to Title 2 of the Pinole Municipal Code restricting the use of city owned or controlled property for federal civil immigration enforcement activities (creating an “Ice-free zone policy” page 247) (staff report pages 246-8, resolution pages 249-52).

There are no old business items.

There is one new business item- discussion of process for establishing a directly elected Mayor (staff report pages 253-5, fiscal impact cost of $30,000 to place measure on ballot page 255 plus potential unknown costs, 2010 resolution establishing current mayoral rotation pages 256-8).

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.

Senior Food distribution, 11-25-25

Tuesday, 11-25- Senior Food Distribution, 10 AM-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, November 25, 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, 11-20-25)

Protest, 11-22-25

Saturday, 11-22- 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)

Trans day of Remembrance, 11-20-25

Thursday, 11-20- Trans Day of Remembrance, online community gathering 3 PM-4 PM, online.
“

On Trans Day of Remembrance, we mourn those we’ve lost and celebrate their lives. It is our sacred duty to protect and preserve their memory—and to demand an end to the violence against our community. Join Advocates for Trans Equality for a virtual event to honor trans legacy, celebrate trans joy, and imagine a future for trans people that is free and authentic, without fear of discrimination or violence.

This is an event for trans people, our loved ones, and our allies to gather, reflect, and build together at this important moment for our community.

Speakers will include:
🌷Janetta Johnson, CEO of the Miss Major Alexander L. Lee TGIJP Black Trans Cultural Center
🌷Lizette Trujillo, activist and parent
🌷Sivan Kotler-Berkowitz, trans youth athlete and aspiring teacher
🌷Nyla Foster, Executive Director of the Trans Women of Color Collective
🌷Ebo Barton, poet and trans advocate
🌷Bahari Thomas, Public Education Director, Advocates for Trans Equality
🌷Tekla Taylor, Public Education Specialist, Advocates for Trans Equality” (https://action.transequality.org/a/tdor-gathering , where you can register for the event)

Emergency Preparedness Workshop, 11-20-25

Thursday, 11-20- Emergency Preparedness Workshop, 12PM-1 PM, in person Pinole Senior Center. “

This is the third in a three-part series on staying safe before a crisis. This session will cover Emergency Preparedness, with practical steps to protect yourself and your home. Presented by Contra Costa Fire Protection District.

This is the sixth set of workshops in a 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.

Contact: Keith Marks at KMarks@pinole.gov” (https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/safe-ready-emergency-preparedness/?event-date=2025-11-20%2012:00:00)

Pinole City Council meeting, 11-18-25

Tuesday, 11-18- Pinole City Council meeting, 5 PM, Hybrid. You can find the
agenda packet at https://pinoleca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1024/files/agenda/998.

There are two closed session items- Conference with labor negotiators between the city manager Kelcey Young, Human Resources Director Stacy Shell, Finance Director Markisha Guillory, and Gregory Ramirez with IDEA negotiating with the Pinole Police Employees Associations (PPEA) under government code section 54957.6. The second is a public employee appointment under government code section 54957 to appoint an interim city manager. The mayor pro tem estimates the council will return from closed session at 7 PM.

There is one item under mayoral and council appointments- reappointing George Pursley to the Contra Costa County Library Commission (staff report page 6).

There is one proclamation, recognizing Family Court Awareness Month (page 7).

Then there’s the consent calendar- There are the normal warrants, along with the minutes for the November 4th city council meeting, the Financial Year 2025/26 (FY 25/26) 1st quarter Financial Report (staff report pages 58-9, financial report pages 60-97), the FY 25/26 Q1 investment report (staff report pages 98-100, investment report pages 101-3), the FY 25/26 Q1 strategic plan status report (staff report pages 104-5, strategic plan pages 106-12), and an update on capital projects, inspection and permitting, and maintenance (staff report pages 113-118).

There are no public hearing items.

There is one old business item, an update on implementation of the residential health and safety rental inspection ordinance (Pinole Municipal Code Chapter 8.30) and Adoption of Administrative Regulations, which would shift to an annual fee and registration cycle (while maintaining a 3-year inspection cycle), create an online database and enrollment process, and hire a full time inspector and set appropriate fees to fund that position (page 124) (staff report pages 119-26, fiscal impact none at present, cost of new employee to be offset by fee adjustments page 126, resolution pages 127-8, regulations pages 129-31, presentation pages 132-55).

There are two new business items- the first being review of a Republic Services Credit Memorandum of Understanding (staff report pages 156-7, memorandum pages 158-60),

the second being Approve a Memorial Renaming Bayfront Park and Sign Installation in Honor of
Ohlone (Rename Bayfront Park to “Rookoš Park”) (staff report pages 161-5, fiscal impact $11,000-17,000 depending on sign type from parks budget in measure S 2014 page 164, resolution pages 166-7, application pages 168-74, vendor proposal pages 175-8). There is also a presentation at https://pinoleca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1024/files/agenda/1000 on pages 321-34.

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. or at 2500 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505 for this meeting only.