Engagement

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.
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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.

Holiday Craft Fair, 11-15-25

Saturday, 11-15- Holiday Craft Fair, 10 AM-3 PM, in person Pinole Senior Center. “Get festive this holiday season by participating in the annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, November 15th from 10 am – 3pm at the Pinole Senior Center (2500 Charles Ave). Shop art, jewelry, artisanal goods, and more curated by local vendors!” (https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/holiday-craft-fair-2/?event-date=2025-11-15%2010:00:00)

Veteran’s Day celebration, 11-11-25

Tuesday, 11-11- Veteran’s Day Celebration, 11 AM-12:30 PM, in person Fernandez Park. “

Enjoy the City of Pinole’s 1st annual Veteran’s Day Celebration with a featured Flag Retirement Ceremony performed by Pinole Troop 82, veteran and community speeches, entertainment, and veteran resources and information on Tuesday, November 11th from 11am – 12:30pm at Fernandez Park.



Contact: Community Services at recreation@pinole.gov” (https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/veterans-day-celebration/?event-date=2025-11-11%2011:00:00)

General produce distribution, 11-10-25

Monday, 11-10- 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, November 10, 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.” (Pulse correction memo, 11/7/25)

Fire Safety Workshop, 11-6-25

Thursday, 11-6- Home Fire Safety Workshop, 12 PM-1 PM, in person Pinole Senior Center. “

This is the first in a three-part series on staying safe before a crisis. This session will cover Home Fire Safety for Older Adults, 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-home-fire-safety-for-older-adults/?event-date=2025-11-06%2012:00:00)