01/28/2025
Hello fellow Pinoleans and friends of Pinole! My name is Rafael Menis, and
I am sending out this newsletter in an effort to fill the engagement gap in
Pinole. I will be sending these out when there are events or topics I think
the community should be more engaged with. If you would like to
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Monday, 1-27- Planning Commission Meeting, 7 PM, Pinole City Hall, Hybrid. You can find the agenda packet here https://pinoleca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/124/files/agenda/775 (note the new URL).
There will be 2 items on the agenda- the minutes from the prior meeting, and initial review of municipal code amendments (pages 22-25 for staff report, 26-27 for resolution, 28-50 for text of amendments, 51-56 for highlighted programs addressed by amendments). Broadly speaking, this batch of amendments is to make SB9 projects simpler, reduce parking requirements, and reduce the level of approval required for parking reductions and lot consolidations (see pages 51-56).
You can join the meeting by zoom direct link here, 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.
Tuesday, 1-28- Senior Food Distribution, Pinole Senior Center, In person 10-11 AM. "
*SENIOR FOOD PROGRAM*
The Senior Center partners with the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County to offer the Senior Food Program. Low-income senior citizens ages 55+ to receive free groceries, including healthy pantry staples, eggs, cheese, and assorted meats twice a month. The program is available for Pinole senior residents only. This program takes place every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. The next distribution will be on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 10:00 am - 11:00 am.Individuals interested in the program must complete the Senior Food Program Application. Applications are available at the Senior Center and can also be found on the Pinole Senior Center website [link replaced by direct link to the PDF]."(Pinole pulse, 1/24)
Surveys-
"Pinole Community Television, or PCTV, is Pinole's local P.E.G. TV station. P.E.G. stands for Public, Education and Government Access programming. This means PCTV provides unfiltered access to local city council, county board of supervisors, school district meetings, and a host of other programs created by and for our community covering a range of social and cultural concerns.
We also help community members and students create their own shows at our facility or post their independently created content on our channels. By doing this, PCTV partners with the public to chronicle and preserve the life and history of Pinole for now and future generations.
The City of Pinole invites you to participate in this survey so that we can find out how PCTV can better serve the community in the areas of public broadcast, local programming, video production, event coverage, and community media.
Tell Us What You Want to See on Pinole TV " (Pinole Pulse, 11/7)
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We are excited to share with you our upcoming events in this new
year! Take a short survey on what you want to see at our 2025
Summer Series at Fernandez Park. Vote for your favorite movie
and music genre that you would like to see featured in our
summer series. Click below to take our survey.
*Concerts and Movies Survey*
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(City calendar, https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/2025-concerts-and-movies-survey/ . Given the calendar date is 1/31/2025, I assume that's the deadline.)
"DOES PINOLE NEED MORE VEGAN & VEGETARIAN MENU OPTIONS?
The City of Pinole is supporting Anna Smith, fellow Pinole citizen and Executive Director of Quinan Street Project, in her quest to learn the temperature of having more vegan and vegetarian menu options at Pinole businesses. Increased availability of vegan and vegetarian options bring health, environmental and economic benefits. The survey will help gauge the community’s desire and respond accordingly. This survey will additionally help the City learn if there are any dietary gaps that it can help address. Please take this 3-minute survey to share your appetite for more plant-based. Thank you in advance! " (Pinole Pulse, 1/24)
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SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is updating the Countywide Transportation Plan, and they need your input!
What’s the Plan?
This is an opportunity to help design a safer, more sustainable, and better-connected transportation system for everyone in Contra Costa County. Whether it’s improving roads, enhancing public transit, or making biking and walking safer, your ideas are essential.
How You Can Help:
Take a brief survey and share your thoughts on how to improve transportation in our community.
Take the Survey Today: Countywide Transportation Plan - Survey Complete the survey and enter to win a $100 gift card!
Let’s work together to create a better future for transportation in Contra Costa County. Share your vision today!" (Pinole Pulse, 1/24)
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LAST CHANCE TO GIVE FEEDBACK ON THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
After a year of community and stakeholder engagement through the Walk and Roll Pinole initiative, the City is proud to release a public review draft of its Active Transportation Plan (ATP). The ATP will be a blueprint to enhance a safe transportation network for residents and visitors to walk, bike, and scoot. The ATP will also place the City in a good position to receive grant funding. An ATP brings co-benefits such as health and economic benefits for active transporters as well as environmental benefits from reduced driving. REVIEW the draft Active Transportation Plan. Please leave your feedback by Friday, January 31 by calling 855-925-2801 code:1263 or email [email protected]. Visit the project website to learn more: www.walkandrollpinole.com. Thanks in advance!" (Pinole Pulse, 1/24)
As always, if you have questions, feedback, or ways you think the city can be better feel free to write back to this address.
Thanks for your time,
Rafael
City of Pinole Active Transportation Plan
