Find the Right Contractor Workshop, 10-23-25

Thursday, 10-23- Finding the Right Contractor workshop, 12 PM-1 PM, in person Senior Center. “
Learn how to spot red flags, avoid scams, and choose licensed, trustworthy contractors for your home projects.
This Senior Scam Stopper℠ workshop offers practical tips to safeguard your money, your home, and your peace of mind, presented by the California State Licensing Board

This is the fifth in a 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.

Contact: Keith Marks at KMarks@pinole.gov” (https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/hiring-with-confidence-finding-the-right-contractor/?event-date=2025-10-23%2012:00:00)

Reach codes workshop 8-7-25

Thursday, 8-7- Reach Codes Workshop, 6-7:30 PM, Hybrid.This is a workshop on proposed requirements for electrification on renovation, with a presentation on the proposed code at https://publicinput.com/Customer/File/Full/e70c29d1-2f6f-4542-90d0-f6a63ccd8aec (a 16 page slideshow pdf). “CITY OF PINOLE REACH CODES COMMUNITY WORKSHOP

Thursday, August 7 @ 6 pm

City Hall (Community Room)

In-person and virtual<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84130420742>

COMMUNITY SURVEY AVAILABLE NOW<https://publicinput.com/t47742#tab-66808>!!

The City would like your input on building reach codes from the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). In August 2024, the City adopted its inaugural Climate Action and Adaptation (CAAP), a greenprint to achieve zero carbon emissions by the year 2045. A reach code is a local ordinance which adds additional requirements to the state’s building code in order to address issues such as greenhouse gas emissions reduction, energy efficiency, air quality, public health, safety, and more. For example, a potential requirement may include installing electrification measures such as a heat pump space conditioning system when replacing or adding a central air conditioner, with the option still available to keep a gas furnace provided other efficiency measures are installed. Visit the project website<https://www.pinole.gov/sustainability/caap-reach-codes/> to learn more about the policies under consideration and ways to participate and provide feedback during their development. Thanks in advance!” (city email)

Pinole City Council meeting, 3-18-2025

Tuesday, 3-18- City Council meeting, 5 PM, Hybrid. You can find the
agenda packet at https://pinoleca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1016/files/agenda/810.

There is one closed session item- a public employee performance evaluation for the city manager under government code section 54957. I expect that to take at least 30 minutes if not an hour.

There are three proclamations, honoring American Red Cross Month (page 6), Developmental Disability Awareness Month (page 7), and Nowruz (page 8), and a presentation from ConFire’s Chief Broschard.

Then there’s the consent calendar- There are the normal warrants, along
with the minutes for the March 4th city council meeting, second read and adoption of a Pinole Municipal Code Amendment consisting of 3 batches of zoning amendments covering the design and placement of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), an amnesty program for unpermitted ADUs and JADUs as per state law (AB 2533), and adjustments to parking standards and which officials review which applications. The new staff report for this item is on pages 41-2, the old staff report is on pages 92-102, the ordinance is on pages 43-5, the actual text of the amendments is on pages 47-91, an overview of the affected housing element programs is on pages 151-57, a letter from CalHDF is on pages 158-161, hyperlinks to the planning commission staff reports and resolutions are on page 162, an example amnesty pre-submittal checklist is on pages 164-176, and the planning commission corrections to the old agenda item are on pages 177-9 (the first read ordinance text is on pages 103-5, and the first read amendments text is on pages 106-50),

a resolution to amend the master salary schedule (staff report 180-1, resolution 182, text of schedule 183-6), receive and file annual housing element implementation report (staff report 187-191, report 192-209), receive and file housing successor annual report for Financial Year (FY) 2023/4 (staff report 210-12, report 213-241, text of the relevant state law pages 242-7), and finally a resolution affirming city and community values (pages 249-50).

There are no public hearing, new business or old 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.