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)