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We Want to Hear from You!
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City Manager Recruitment Community Survey
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The City Council has initiated a recruitment for a new City Manager. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and is responsible for addressing the priorities established by the Council and overseeing the day-to-day operations of our municipal government. We are interested in obtaining feedback from the community to guide our recruitment and selection strategies. Please take a few moments to respond to our brief survey.
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The City of Pinole Community Services Department is currently planning for youth summer programs. Your opinion matters and we want to know what programs you would like offered for youth ages 3-12 years old. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.
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CITY PUBLIC MEETINGS
Planning Commission Meeting - Mon, Mar. 11, 7pm - CANCELLED
TAPS Meeting - Wed, Mar. 13, 6pm - Zoom/City Hall
City Council Meeting - Tues, Mar. 19, 5pm - Zoom/City Hall
Planning Commission - Mon, Mar. 25, 7pm - Zoom/City Hall
Community Services Commission - Wed, Mar. 27, 5pm - Zoom/City Hall
The public may attend and participate in-person in the City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom. Agendas, minutes, and other detailed information regarding how to attend and participate in Pinole’s public meetings can be found on the website.
CITY-SPONSORED EVENTS
Food Distribution - Mon, March 11, 2024 9-10am - Senior Center
Coffee with the City - Wed. Mar. 13, 8-10am - Peet’s
Community Clean-up - Sat, Mar. 17, 10am-12pm - Upper Watershed
Egg Hunt and Kids Expo - Sat. March 16, 10-12pm - Fernandez Park
City Manager Recruitment “Listening Session” - Mon, Mar. 18, 12pm - Zoom
City Manager Recruitment “Listening Session” - Sat, Mar. 23, 10-11:30am - Senior Center
Tiny Tots Open House - Sat. Apr. 13, 9am-12pm - Tiny Tots, 2454 Simas Ave.
Pinole Earth Walk - Sat, Apr. 20, 9am-12pm - Fernandez Park
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Please note that City of Pinole offices and facilities will be closed in observance of Cesar Chavez Day on Friday, March 29th 2024.
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Watch Mayor Maureen Toms in this month's edition of The Beat of Pinole. Hear about the latest City news and upcoming events, including the Station 74 Open House and an update on the Safeway at Tara Hills, produced by Pinole Community Television.
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Inside the Council Chambers
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The Pinole City Council recognized March as Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month, American Red Cross Month, Women's History Month, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and honored contributions from women all around the globe with a proclamation for International Women's Day.
During Tuesday's city council meeting, City Council adopted the following items on the consent calendar (and others not on this list):
- Adopted a resolution to approve an Affordable Housing Agreement for the Pinole Vista Apartment complex to be developed at 1500 Fitzgerald Drive
- Approved a contract for the Pinole Seals to continue operating the Pinole Swim Center for the 2024 swim season
- Approved a legal services agreement with Redwood public Law LLP for Eric S. Casher to continue serving as City Attorney for the City of Pinole
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Finance Director Guillory answered questions from the public and council after she presented the Mid-year Budget Adjustments to City Council. Some of the proposed adjustments included expenditure increases in the General Fund, Recreation Fund, Building & Planning Fund, and Information Systems Fund. Director Guillory reported that the City has been seeing increase trends in Utility Users Tax, which was accounted for in projected General Fund revenue.
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The full meeting agenda packet, details, and documents, including presentations and video can be found on our website.
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PG&E PLANNED OUTAGE
PG&E has informed the City that there will be a planned outage on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 8am - 4pm affecting service at 1220 Pinole Valley Road impacting meters ending in 74998. To learn more about why PG&E needs to temporarily interrupt your service, visit their website: pge.com/plannedoutages. PG&E says that unsafe weather conditions, or an unforeseen emergency may force them to cancel the work on the scheduled day. For questions, please contact the Planned Outage Coordinator at (925) 365-5015 and refer to Reference ID 911340.
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TINY TOTS OPEN HOUSE
Come join the fun! Mark your calendar to attend the Tiny Tots Spring Open House on April 13, 2024. Drop in anytime between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to view the facility, meet our staff, and connect with other local families. For questions or further information, please email Tinytots@ci.pinole.ca.us
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EGG HUNT & KIDS EXPO
The City of Pinole invites the community to the Egg Hunt and Kids Expo on March 16th, from 10-12pm. This event will take place at Fernandez Park and will have many activities for children ages 0-12 years old to enjoy such as arts and crafts, face painting, egg hunt, bouncy house, and pictures with bunny. This is a great time to also meet local youth vendors, get information about summer camp, and grab a bite to eat from the food trucks. The Egg Hunt will take place at the Fernandez Park Baseball Field and the hunt will take place at 11 am for children with special needs and children ages 0-3. Another Egg Hunt will follow at 11:45 am for children 4-6 and 7-12. In case of a rainout, this event will be moved to the Pinole Senior Center. All activities will be cancelled except for the arts and crafts, face painting, and photo with Bunny. In lieu of an egg hunt, to go bags filled with stuffed eggs will be given to each child as they exit the event. For more info, please contact Natasha at 510-741-3892 or Cristina at youth@ci.pinole.ca.us
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YOUTH ANTI-TOBACCO PROGRAM
Follow the City of Pinole’s Youth Anti-Tobacco Program on Instagram at @tobaccofreepinole. Watch our latest video on the Day in the Life of an Ambassador! We have more content on the way and look forward to sharing with you! For questions about our program please email jcampbell@ci.pinole.ca.us or call (510) 724-8913.
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YOUTH ENRICHMENT & SPORTS CLASSES
The City of Pinole Youth Services offers a variety of Enrichment and Sports Classes for youth ages 5- 17 years old. These classes will inspire your child to be creative, active, and discover new interests while developing their social skills as they work with other students outside the classroom setting. Classes are offered at schools are limited to the students at that school. Classes offered at Pinole Youth Center is open for the community. We also offer Parent and Tot Sports and Enrichment classes for tot ages 3-5 years old accompanied by their parent or guardian.
Registration is available online for all Enrichment and Sports classes at https://pinolerec.recdesk.com/Community/Program, Click on the name of each class/sport to see a full description, age requirement, and fees. Each class/sports need a minimum number of participants to run so a program may be canceled if there are not enough registrants. Minimum number must be reached at least one week prior to the program beginning. If you have any questions, contact the Recreation Coordinator at youth@ci.pinole.ca.us or call the at (510) 724-9004.
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SENIOR FOOD PROGRAM
The Pinole Senior Center is partnering with the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County on the Senior Food Program. Low-income senior citizens 55+ are able to receive free groceries, including healthy pantry staples, eggs, cheese, and assorted meats twice a month. The program at the Pinole Senior Center is available for Pinole senior residents ONLY. It will be every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. The next distribution will be on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am.
Individuals interested in the program must complete the Senior Food Program Application. Applications will be available at the Front Desk of the Senior Center and can also be found on the Pinole Senior Center website: https://www.ci.pinole.ca.us/city_government/senior_center
Applications can be submitted to the Pinole Senior Center Front Desk Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am - 1 pm and on the day of the food pick up. Individuals must bring proof of age such as an ID or Driver's License and proof of home address which can be a PG&E bill, water bill, or statement listing out the name and residence of the individual. Any questions regarding the program please contact Kristina Santoyo, Recreation Coordinator, at ksantoyo@ci.pinole.ca.us
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FOOD DISTRIBUTION EVERY SECOND MONDAY
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County will be providing free bags of fresh produce every second Monday of the month. The next drive-thru distribution is Monday, March 11, 2024, from 9 AM to 10 AM (or as supplies last) at the Pinole Senior Center parking lot, 2500 Charles Ave. You do NOT need to be a member of the Pinole Senior Center or a senior to receive food. One bag per household. This will be a contact-less event, please follow the directions from staff and volunteers when you arrive. Parking or exiting your vehicle will not be allowed. Please open your vehicle's trunk when you enter the parking lot. Food items will be placed in the trunk only by staff/volunteers. If you have any questions, contact the Recreation Coordinator at ksantoyo@ci.pinole.ca.us or call the Front Desk at (510) 724-9800.
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COMMUNITY CLEAN-UPS EVERY 3RD SATURDAY
The Friends of the Pinole Creek Watershed hosts community clean-ups every 3rd Saturday of the month. Join them in keeping our vibrant creek habitat healthy and clean. The City supports community clean-ups by providing disposal methods and clean up supplies. If you would like to organize a community clean-up, visit our website for more information.
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REPORT ILLEGAL DUMPING
To report active illegal dumping, call (510) 724-8950. If possible, it is most helpful to note down the license plate number of the party doing the illegal dumping, and/or capture a photo of the vehicle and license plate. To report illegal dumping that has already occurred, call (510) 724-9010 or email pwservicerequests@ci.pinole.ca.us. Please be prepared to describe the location of the dumping site.
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HOW TO REPORT POTHOLES
Report potholes by calling (510) 724-9010 or email pwservicerequests@ci.pinole.ca.us. Please be prepared to describe the location of the pothole.
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REGISTER FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS
CWS can alert residents and businesses within Contra Costa County that are impacted by, or are in danger of being impacted by, an emergency. The CWS message will include basic information about the incident and what specific protective actions (shelter in place, lockdown, evacuate, avoid the area, etc.) are necessary to protect life and health. CWS is generally not used for traffic notifications or other non-life-threatening incidents. Register for CWS alerts.
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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Vaccination is the best defense against serious illness from COVID-19. Contra Costa Public Health recommends everyone stay up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations and get booster shots when eligible. For information about free vaccinations in the County, visit: https://cchealth.org/covid19/
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