Creek Cleanup, 3-21-26

Saturday, 3-21- Creek cleanup event, 10 AM, creek trail behind the sprouts parking lot. “

Join all Pinole Creek Allies on Saturday March 21 at 10 am on the Creek Trail
behind the Sprouts parking lot. There is still a lot of trash to clean up, so
bring your positive attitude and sunny smiles to the Creek!”
(Friends of Pinole Creek Watershed email, 3-3-26)

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.

Bayfront Cleanup, 2-21-26

Saturday, 2-21- Bayfront Cleanup, 10 AM, in person (Bayfront Park).
“Tide promises to be low which will give us access to many sections of the
Pinole/Hercules waterfront. Join us at 10 am on Saturday, Feb 21, at Bayfront
Park! Keep an eye on the weather, but unless it’s raining cats and dogs, we’ll
still be out there picking up trash! Dress appropriately and be prepared to take
pride in your community!” (Friends of Pinole Creek newsletter, 1-28-26)

Pinole Pollinator Pathway, 2-7-26

Saturday, 2-7- Pinole Pollinator Pathway, 10 AM-11:30 AM, in person Fernandez Park. “Pinole Pollinator Pathway

Join us at the Pinole Pollinator Pathway on Saturday, February 7 from 10am-11:30am at Fernandez Park! The Friends of Pinole Creek Watershed, the Pinole Garden Club, and the City of Pinole will celebrate the installation of the Native Pollinator Garden plot in Fernandez Park by the Children’s Play Structure.

There will be a seedling giveaway, a raffle for larger California natives, and an introduction to how citizens can participate. You will be encouraged to sign up to discuss how your garden can become more pollinator friendly and we’ll have medallions available for purchase.

Pinole Pollinator Pathway Event “(Rec and Roll special edition, 2-3-26)

Pinole Planning Commission meeting, 1-26-26

Monday, 1-26- Planning Commission meeting, 7 PM, Hybrid.

You can find the agenda packet at https://pinoleca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1045/files/agenda/1066 .

There are three items- the meeting minutes for the January 12th meeting (pages 5-19),

a public hearing on making a recommendation on a zoning code and specific plan amendment to make permanent the ban on new or expanded fossil fuel stations and provide for non-fossil fuel station land use regulations (staff report pages 20-36, resolution and associated amendments pages 37-67, urgency ordinance and associated powerpoint pages 68-89, urgency ordinance extension pages 90-98, public survey results pages 99-125).

And finally, one old business item to appoint a member of the commission to present the Appian 80 ideas and concepts resolution to the city council (staff report page 126, actual resolution and associated documents pages 127-32).

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.

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)

General Plan Workshop (Safety and Environmental Justice elements), 8-27-25

Wednesday, 8-27- General Plan Workshop (Safety and Environmental Justice Elements), 6 PM-8 PM, hybrid, Pinole Library. “The City of Pinole welcomes you to a key Public Workshop on the Safety and Environmental Justice Elements that are part of the City’s General Plan on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the Pinole Public Library (2935 Pinole Valley Road) from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Organized by the Community Development Department with Michael Baker International, this hybrid event (in-person and Zoom) will discuss updates to the Safety Element and the introduction of a new Environmental Justice Element in the General Plan. Mandated by new State Housing Law, these updates incorporate the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and Health Element to advance equity and resilience.

Key Details:

Contact: David Hanham, Planning Manager, (510) 724-9842 or dhanham@pinole.gov for details or to RSVP

Date & Time: August 27, 2025, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM

Location: Pinole Public Library (2935 Pinole Valley Road)

Format: In-person or virtual via Zoom (See Below)

Focus: Updates to Safety Element and new Environmental Justice Element

Zoom Information

(Please note that this is the regular Zoom link for Planning Commission. The workshop start time is 6:00 PM)

From a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86505375301, or https://www.zoom.us/join Webinar ID: 865 0537 5301

By phone: +1 (669) 900-6833 or +1 (253) 215-8782 or +1 (346) 248-7799. To raise hand, press *9. To unmute, press *6.” (https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/safety-and-environmental-justice-workshop/?event-date=2025-08-27%2018:00:00)

Pinole Creek Cleanup, 8-16-25

Saturday, 8-16- Pinole Creek Cleanup, 10 AM, in person upper creek watershed. “
On Sat, August 16, come see a part of the Pinole Creek Watershed you don’t
normally travel to! Join us at 10 am for a trash cleanup in the Upper Watershed
at the intersection of Alhambra Valley Road and Bear Creek Road (map link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/j7XRh7th7gLeBKHj6). We don’t know the weather so far in advance, but it may be sunny and hot, so come prepared! We’ll have water and snacks and all tools. We’ll be cleaning up mostly along the road, so think safety! We may have the opportunity to help out with the EBMUD plantings at the site, so keep your fingers crossed!” (From email from Friends of Pinole Creek Watershed)