[45:38] Good evening. And thank you for joining us.

[45:41] Now call the regular city council meeting of April 7th, 2026 to

[45:44] order.

[45:46] Next time on the next item on the agenda is

[45:48] the pledge of allegiance.

[45:50] If you can join me.

[45:52] Pledge pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and

[45:57] to the Republic for which it stands.

[45:59] One nation under God, indivisible with Liberty and justice for

[46:03] all.

[46:06] Okay, moving down to item two of the agenda. We

[46:09] have the land acknowledgement.

[46:12] Before we begin, we would like to acknowledge the Loney

[46:14] people who are the traditional custodians of this land.

[46:17] We pay our respects to the Ohlone elders past, present,

[46:20] and future who call this place Ohlone land.

[46:23] The land that penal sits upon their home.

[46:26] We are proud to continue their tradition of coming together.

[46:29] And growing as a community, we thank the Ohlone community

[46:31] for their stewardship and support. And we look forward to

[46:34] strengthening our ties as we continue our relationship of mutual

[46:38] respect and understanding.

[46:40] Okay. We're now on item three, roll call in city

[46:44] clerk's report.

[46:46] City clerk. Good evening, mayor. Tave here.

[46:50] I will note for the record that mayor proton Murphy

[46:52] and council member Sai have not yet arrived.

[46:55] Council member Martinez Ruben here, council member Toms here, interim

[46:59] city manager Evans here, city attorney cashier here, mayor. The

[47:04] agenda was posted on Thursday, April 2nd, at 3:00 PM with all

[47:07] legally required notices. One note for the agenda is that

[47:10] staff is requesting to con to continue consent items.

[47:14] Item nine C to a future date.

[47:16] Written comments were received in advance of the meeting and

[47:19] have been distributed to counsel.

[47:21] Posted on the website and are available for the public

[47:23] to view in the back of the council chambers, does

[47:26] the council have any conflicts to report on our agenda

[47:28] items tonight?

[47:30] Seeing none. That concludes my report. Thank you. Okay. Thank

[47:33] you. Madam clerk, we'll move on to conven to close

[47:36] session. But before that, we're going to take a public

[47:39] comment on.

[47:41] Any items on the closed session.

[47:45] Madam clerk, do we have any close public comment?

[47:48] There are no public comments for closed session.

[47:51] Okay. Oh, sorry.

[47:54] Sorry about that.

[47:57] Okay, so we'll convene to closed session.

[47:59] Regarding conference with labor negotiators, government code 5, 4 9, 5 0.7 for

[48:04] item a.

[48:06] And item B is

[48:09] government code 5, 4, 9, 5, 6 0.9 D.

[48:13] Two or D three .

[48:16] Thanks everybody. We'll be back.

[48:19] Roughly around 6, 6 37 o'clock. Okay. All right.

[1:31:41] All right, everyone. We're gonna go ahead and.

[1:31:44] Reconvene to open session.

[1:31:48] We'll take some, I, we did say we were gonna

[1:31:50] be coming back at seven.

[1:31:52] So, what we'll do is move to.

[1:31:55] Item.

[1:31:57] So we'll move out of order just a bit.

[1:32:01] Okay, so we reconvene on item five. There's no reportable

[1:32:04] action for item four, a or four B.

[1:32:08] So we're going to take the citizens to be heard.

[1:32:12] After item seven reports of communications.

[1:32:15] Which should land us right around seven o'clock.

[1:32:18] So we'll do

[1:32:20] reports and communications may report nothing to report.

[1:32:24] Item B

[1:32:26] any council appointments.

[1:32:29] We don't seem to have any.

[1:32:33] And then item C

[1:32:35] city council committee reports and communications. We'll start with council

[1:32:38] member Toms.

[1:32:39] Toms. Okay. Thank you.

[1:32:42] So since our last meeting, I've attended a, a few

[1:32:45] meetings.

[1:32:47] Meetings. And that includes the.

[1:32:49] East bay wildfire.

[1:32:52] Government coalition and I will be serving as vice-chair with

[1:32:57] chair.

[1:32:59] Rama Chadron.

[1:33:00] From Oakland as chair this year.

[1:33:03] We have some upcoming meetings that will be.

[1:33:07] Where we're we're gonna be discussing a public information campaign.

[1:33:12] Especially since

[1:33:14] Berkeley has initiated the zone zero.

[1:33:17] Policy ahead of what the state is proposing. So we

[1:33:21] wanna get ahead of, you know, what that means for

[1:33:25] homeowners within the high fire severity zone.

[1:33:29] I also serve as a board member of Ericks and.

[1:33:35] We have

[1:33:37] considered adopting a resolution, authorizing the board chair to sign

[1:33:41] a letter of support for the federal.

[1:33:44] Community project funding.

[1:33:46] Application to acquire two new radio sites on wheels.

[1:33:51] And those are

[1:33:53] sites in case there is, you know, a major.

[1:33:56] Emergency earthquake wildfire, where

[1:34:00] a site is taken out of commission that if we

[1:34:03] have.

[1:34:04] You know, these radio sites on wheels, they could be

[1:34:07] deployed to where there's a, a problem.

[1:34:11] And then I was able to serve I'm.

[1:34:16] An alternate to a bag.

[1:34:19] And I attended their meeting a couple of weeks ago.

[1:34:22] And we approved.

[1:34:25] The final plan bay area, 2050 plus.

[1:34:29] Which was an overview of the regional plan for transportation,

[1:34:32] housing, economic development, and environmental resilience.

[1:34:36] Under development since

[1:34:39] mid 2023.

[1:34:41] And of note for west Contra Costa county, we also

[1:34:44] authorized a contract.

[1:34:48] For restoring Wildcat Creek.

[1:34:51] On behalf of the San San Francisco estuary partnership. And

[1:34:55] that contract for the restoration is 2.3 million.

[1:35:00] I also attended the mayor's conference last week, where we

[1:35:03] had a good present.

[1:35:05] Presentation, and I will defer that to.

[1:35:10] Council member Martinez, Ruben.

[1:35:12] If she's wants to report on that.

[1:35:15] Thank you. Council member Toms. We'll go to council member

[1:35:18] Sai.

[1:35:20] Thank you mayor. And

[1:35:23] first, I'll start with my attendance at the Cal cities,

[1:35:25] environmental quality.

[1:35:27] Policy committee, which I'm a member of.

[1:35:30] We had a great overview of the California global.

[1:35:33] Biodiversity Alliance, Cal G P.

[1:35:35] And we went over quite a bit of bills that

[1:35:39] we recommended positions for. I'm not gonna go over all

[1:35:42] of them all. Just cite a few here. AB 1642,

[1:35:45] SB 14, 17, AB 2013, AB 1138 and AB 2266.

[1:35:50] If you're interested in reading about that, please, please look.

[1:35:54] Up those bill numbers.

[1:35:56] Also wanna report out. I attended.

[1:35:59] The WIC TAC west country, Casa transportation commission meeting.

[1:36:03] Last March 27th.

[1:36:06] And so we win a review items.

[1:36:09] One of them being the election of a secondary alternate

[1:36:11] representative for CCTA. So I just want to congratulate our

[1:36:14] colleague says there's Zeda from Richmond who won that appointment.

[1:36:20] Look forward to seeing him serve on that committee.

[1:36:23] We also went over a, a Richmond ferry service update

[1:36:26] and proposed fair amendment.

[1:36:28] And so was being proposed as a 6% fair increase

[1:36:30] for fiscal year 2027 for the Richmond route.

[1:36:34] And, and a lot more updates on things like parking.

[1:36:37] For ferry as well, and also very, very.

[1:36:42] Proud to see Pinole given update at the same meeting,

[1:36:46] big shoutout to, and thank you to director El Wendy

[1:36:48] from public works department.

[1:36:51] Gave a project update to the WIC TAC.

[1:36:53] Commission on two projects that we have right now, which

[1:36:56] is the bay trail gap closure project.

[1:36:59] And the San pebble avenue bridge project, both very important.

[1:37:02] Some feedback that I gave on that commission. I'll start

[1:37:04] with the Senate avenue bridge project.

[1:37:06] Is very pleased to see that we're gonna have class

[1:37:08] four protected bike lanes.

[1:37:10] As a part of that project.

[1:37:13] Wanna make sure that we have input at some point

[1:37:15] as a council to on the design of that.

[1:37:18] The lane design, just to make sure that when we

[1:37:21] do have potato bike lanes, we actually have fiscal barriers,

[1:37:24] not just.

[1:37:25] Flexible Ballards but also something like raised curbs to make

[1:37:28] sure that we protect both bicyclists and pedestrians on that

[1:37:32] specific part of.

[1:37:33] That bridge, which historically, and currently right now we don't

[1:37:38] have great protection.

[1:37:40] Or accessibility for pedestrians or bicyclists on that bridge.

[1:37:43] On the bay trail gap closure project. Just very happy

[1:37:47] that it's moving forward.

[1:37:49] You know, during the pandemic, I used to bike a

[1:37:51] lot on our bay trail and, and my brother actually

[1:37:55] got injured on that specific part. Where, of the bay

[1:37:59] trail gap, foreclosure project on the sediment there, the, the

[1:38:03] gravel is not in safe conditions right now for our

[1:38:06] bicyclists.

[1:38:07] Bicyclists and so really proud that we're gonna be moving

[1:38:08] forward with that.

[1:38:10] Those are my updates. Thanks mayor. Okay.

[1:38:13] Thank you. Council member Sai council member Martinez, Ruben.

[1:38:17] Oh, since we last met, I attended two events that

[1:38:20] were quite interesting. One of them was.

[1:38:23] Held the weekend of March 28th, it was sponsored by the

[1:38:27] water education for Latino leaders.

[1:38:29] Organization. It was a statewide annual conference.

[1:38:33] In Friant, California, which is in Fresno or near Fresno

[1:38:37] area.

[1:38:38] And there were a number of researchers.

[1:38:43] Advocates representatives from water districts.

[1:38:46] Districts and others who just talked, give a number of,

[1:38:49] of presentations.

[1:38:52] Essentially informing and

[1:38:55] building our awareness of issues having to do with the

[1:38:58] way water is used.

[1:39:01] Its origins, whether it's groundwater or water from aquifers or.

[1:39:08] Ground or surface water.

[1:39:11] And they also touched on.

[1:39:13] Issues that affect.

[1:39:16] Infrastructure and how our aging infrastructure throughout the state of

[1:39:18] California.

[1:39:20] Has is, is in a, at a point of, of,

[1:39:23] of needing to have.

[1:39:25] You know, a lot number of repairs.

[1:39:28] Repairs and affecting the overall rates of water that are

[1:39:31] essentially felt by.

[1:39:33] People in urban areas and one fun fact, and I

[1:39:36] hope I don't. I get this correct.

[1:39:38] Is that of the available water in California? 10% is

[1:39:41] used by urbanites.

[1:39:43] Urbanites. And about 78 to 80% is used in agricultural

[1:39:47] fields.

[1:39:48] Which is quite unlike what people might think. And yet

[1:39:51] urbanites end up.

[1:39:53] Paying more, oh, well in their rates because of how

[1:39:56] water is delivered and what it takes to, to get

[1:39:59] it to our taps.

[1:40:01] Taps. They also talked about strategies.

[1:40:04] That are used, whether it's.

[1:40:06] It's and considerations which have to be made and locally,

[1:40:09] we also think about some of these with our.

[1:40:13] Wastewater treatment plan, for example, which is altogether a different

[1:40:15] kind of system. But nonetheless, it's a question of whether

[1:40:19] we manage by demand or use or whether we damage.

[1:40:23] By building.

[1:40:25] Infrastructure. And so that's an ongoing issue throughout the state

[1:40:29] and, and something that, that to be considered.

[1:40:33] Something that a new word that I learned.

[1:40:37] Land subsidence.

[1:40:39] Which may affect some of our buildings and probably a

[1:40:42] consideration already by our public work staff.

[1:40:44] And staff at the water treatment plant because we're in

[1:40:48] an area that is subject to flooding.

[1:40:51] And also given the state of, or the age of

[1:40:53] our treatment plant might, might be a consideration. So that's

[1:40:56] a question that I have now.

[1:40:59] Come come with after attending this conference.

[1:41:03] So that our public work staff can, you know, consider

[1:41:05] some of that and how it might affect.

[1:41:08] Pinole or not. The other event that I attended was

[1:41:11] the Contra Costa mayor's conference held on April 2nd and it's

[1:41:13] sponsored by city of Concord.

[1:41:16] Concord. And there we heard presentation by the director of

[1:41:18] the south bay coalition to end human trafficking.

[1:41:22] And how they have

[1:41:24] responded or are responding in our requesting assistance.

[1:41:28] From everyone.

[1:41:31] Government and otherwise as well, just simply members of the

[1:41:34] public.

[1:41:35] To end human trafficking, which not only touches upon sexual

[1:41:39] trafficking, but also trafficking.

[1:41:41] For abuse in labor.

[1:41:43] And now that the world cup games will be coming

[1:41:46] to Santa to the Santa Clara area in June. It's

[1:41:49] a consideration that some of the trafficking it.

[1:41:54] That kind of the venues and those kinds of events

[1:41:56] present an opportunity for increased rates of trafficking. One of

[1:41:59] the campaigns that they have is to.

[1:42:03] Have

[1:42:05] these little stickers that can be posted on the

[1:42:08] backs of bathrooms in other public locations.

[1:42:11] Locations with a QR code. So that persons who might

[1:42:15] feel that they need help could can call.

[1:42:19] The resources near, near them.

[1:42:21] And these are available in multiple languages.

[1:42:24] Languages. So, yep. That's something that, that we heard from.

[1:42:28] Council member Toms. Did, did I address what you had.

[1:42:32] Considered. Yes. Yes. Thank you. All right. We, we were

[1:42:36] both there at, at the mayor's conference. That's it for

[1:42:39] now?

[1:42:40] Fantastic. Thank you. Okay, so let's move on to.

[1:42:45] Counsel request for future agenda items.

[1:42:48] Okay. We have one council member says hi, please. Go

[1:42:51] ahead. Thank you, mayor. I have actually, I have two

[1:42:53] for, for tonight. The first one I'd like to move

[1:42:57] that our council direct staff to return with their resolution

[1:43:00] and letter of support for Senate bill 12 60 16, Alden, which

[1:43:03] is established is a housing leadership designation.

[1:43:06] To recognize and reward cities and counties that have achieved.

[1:43:10] Achieved measurable success in building new homes. And also that

[1:43:13] staff note in our resolution and letter of support, the

[1:43:16] fact that the city Pinole was amongst among the first

[1:43:18] few cities in California to earn the pro housing designation.

[1:43:29] Madam. I'm good.

[1:43:32] Mary Tave. Yes.

[1:43:34] Note that mayor prote Murphy has not yet arrived. Council

[1:43:37] member Sacai. Yes. Council member Martinez. Ruben. Yes. Council member

[1:43:41] Toms. Yes. The motion carries. Thank you.

[1:43:44] Thank you. My second and final request tonight will actually

[1:43:49] be for our counsel.

[1:43:51] To present a proclamation for Dolores swear today at our

[1:43:54] next council meeting.

[1:43:55] That'll actually be on April 10th, but still want to acknowledge

[1:43:57] that and have come back to council.

[1:44:05] I'll I'll second.

[1:44:09] Okay. Okay.

[1:44:10] Mayor Tave. Yes.

[1:44:12] And noting for the record mayor pro Tim Murphy has

[1:44:15] not arrived yet. Council member Sai? Yes. Council member Martinez.

[1:44:18] Ruben. Yes. Council member Toms. Yes. Motion carries. Thank you.

[1:44:22] Okay. Seeing no. Oh, okay. We have council member Martinez,

[1:44:27] Rubin future agenda. Thank you.

[1:44:31] Now this

[1:44:33] proclamation related to dollars worth even seems more fitting. So

[1:44:37] the.

[1:44:38] My request is to have staff.

[1:44:42] Research the availability of these little stickers so that they

[1:44:45] can possibly be applied to the public.

[1:44:49] Restrooms that we have here in the city and other

[1:44:52] locations.

[1:44:53] Locations so that the city can support the campaign.

[1:44:57] That safety for the bay has.

[1:44:59] Regarding the prevention and, and resource assistance.

[1:45:03] To persons that are at risk or are being trafficked.

[1:45:08] I'll second that.

[1:45:11] Okay.

[1:45:12] Mayor Tave yes. And noting for the record, mayor pro

[1:45:15] 10 Murphy has not yet arrived.

[1:45:17] Council member Sacai. Yes. Council member Martinez. Ruben. Yes. Council

[1:45:20] member Toms. Yes. Motion carries. Thank you.

[1:45:24] All right, moving on to item seven E city manager

[1:45:27] report, interim city manager, please. Thank you very much, Mr.

[1:45:31] Mayor and members of the council.

[1:45:33] As the clerk said, staff will be requesting item nine

[1:45:37] C be pulled from the agenda and will return at

[1:45:39] a future date. Otherwise, no other comments from the city

[1:45:42] manager.

[1:45:43] Okay, thank you. Interim city manager.

[1:45:46] Will go to item seven F city attorney report.

[1:45:49] Thank you mayor. Tave nothing to report at this time.

[1:45:52] Okay. So what we're gonna do is jump.

[1:45:55] Back to citizens to be heard.

[1:45:58] Well, six 30. I mean, , I think proclamations will

[1:46:01] probably take us a little bit longer.

[1:46:03] So we'll jump to citizens to be hurt.

[1:46:07] So Madam clerk, if you could that's item six.

[1:46:11] Okay.

[1:46:18] We have Peter Murray followed by Debbie long and followed by

[1:46:23] William Horton.

[1:46:37] I thought

[1:46:55] getting older have to have these.

[1:47:06] Good evening, Mr. Mayor.

[1:47:08] Council members, staff.

[1:47:10] Appreciate the opportunity to speak tonight.

[1:47:13] First thing I'll say is.

[1:47:16] Everybody out there in Pinole land.

[1:47:19] Vote, no on measure D.

[1:47:22] It's not something that's in your best.

[1:47:25] Interests.

[1:47:28] I got a call today who knew was about.

[1:47:31] One of our elderly.

[1:47:33] Folks that has to commute and travel around town in

[1:47:36] a.

[1:47:38] Medical

[1:47:40] what do you want scooter? And.

[1:47:43] He said that the bridge behind trader Joe's between.

[1:47:48] Two Sarah drive is in such bad shape that he

[1:47:51] thought he was gonna have his brains fall out today.

[1:47:54] And that.

[1:47:56] He's anticipating that if he has to travel on that,

[1:48:00] for any length of time, he's gonna find a scooter.

[1:48:04] In pieces. So I just wanted to relay that to

[1:48:07] you. And then maybe somebody from public works can get

[1:48:09] out there and, and check that out.

[1:48:12] It's it's been, this is.

[1:48:15] Occurred in the past as well. And we've repaired it,

[1:48:17] but.

[1:48:19] I think in, in the interest of, you know, helping

[1:48:21] our handicap.

[1:48:22] Individuals in town, it would be a good thing to

[1:48:24] look at.

[1:48:27] Then I wanted to ask the city attorney.

[1:48:30] If a council member

[1:48:35] puts out something detrimental to a citizen.

[1:48:42] Does the citizen have the right to Sue the city

[1:48:44] sitting city council member.

[1:48:48] And

[1:48:50] my point was, is that sometimes I think people think

[1:48:52] because of their situation that they can't Sue.

[1:48:56] They can say things about other people.

[1:48:58] You know, that are in the public public persons.

[1:49:01] Persons they're vulnerable. I'm asking, are they vulnerable to be

[1:49:05] sued?

[1:49:06] And you can gimme that after the fact.

[1:49:08] But because I have a couple more things to talk

[1:49:10] about and I don't want to get.

[1:49:12] Tied up with that.

[1:49:26] Okay.

[1:49:31] Oh, that was like, I guess.

[1:49:34] The gist of it, getting that thing taken care of

[1:49:37] for the.

[1:49:38] The handicap and

[1:49:43] setting council number, right.

[1:49:48] Oh, and, and I just wanna say, you know, I,

[1:49:50] I, I kind of see glimpses of things from the

[1:49:52] past.

[1:49:53] Going on in Pinole right now.

[1:49:56] In particular.

[1:49:59] Kind of the task tactics that were used back in

[1:50:03] say 2008.

[1:50:05] Where you fire the city manager, create chaos.

[1:50:08] And just push that thought, please.

[1:50:12] Thank you speeder. Just wrap, wrap up the call, wrap

[1:50:14] it right up. Go ahead.

[1:50:17] And then we have chaos in the community and then

[1:50:19] things get thrown out there. And I'm saying that like,

[1:50:21] measure D now.

[1:50:23] We've got chaos. Two city managers.

[1:50:27] Managers have gone by the wayside.

[1:50:29] And I think it's inappropriate time to do, to pull

[1:50:32] these kind of things out of the hat.

[1:50:34] And then drop 'em on the community. Thank you, speaker.

[1:50:37] Next speaker, please. Debbie long.

[1:50:43] Good evening, mayor and counsel.

[1:50:45] And I wanted to make sure my comments are directed

[1:50:48] through the mayor.

[1:50:50] ESP at a special meeting two weeks ago during the

[1:50:52] discussion about commercial cannabis mayor pro Tim Murphy said, and

[1:50:56] I quote, we need to educate people who have held

[1:50:59] power in the city before.

[1:51:01] There were three things I took away from this comment.

[1:51:04] First, he was referencing the previous mayors in the audience,

[1:51:07] which he confirmed. And two, what he meant by this

[1:51:10] statement was, let me educate you because I'm right. And

[1:51:13] three, most importantly were, was his use of the word

[1:51:16] power.

[1:51:18] Unfortunately, because of his role as a Councilman, he feels

[1:51:21] he has power over the people.

[1:51:23] This is sad because the primary role of a council

[1:51:25] person.

[1:51:26] Is their role of serving the community.

[1:51:28] Not acting like the all powerful wizard of Oz, which

[1:51:31] leads me directly as another reason you should.

[1:51:34] Vote, no on measure D the elected mayor, Devin Murphy

[1:51:37] claims. This is a choice.

[1:51:40] As measure D the elected mayor.

[1:51:43] Devin Murphy claims. This is a choice and democracy is

[1:51:46] at play when it is really about being more powerful

[1:51:49] in a greater leadership role within the city, he has

[1:51:51] never quantified how an elected mayor will serve the community

[1:51:54] better than the current system of Rhode rotating mayor. Other

[1:51:57] than to declare that there would be more accountability to

[1:51:59] the public and the elected mayor would.

[1:52:01] Be directly responsible for projects.

[1:52:04] Projects. How could that be when he has declared on

[1:52:06] next door?

[1:52:07] That he would have no more power. There's the word

[1:52:09] again?

[1:52:11] Then any other council member.

[1:52:13] People don't be fooled. This is all about a power

[1:52:15] grab. And while it will be whitewash going in all

[1:52:18] responsibilities, power and salary.

[1:52:21] Can be given over and increased with the majority vote

[1:52:24] of the council.

[1:52:25] Just like what took place.

[1:52:27] In wasting 55,000 plus staff time by putting measure D

[1:52:31] on the ballot.

[1:52:32] Vote. No on measure D thank you.

[1:52:35] Thank you. Speaker next speaker, please. William Horton.

[1:52:39] Followed by Jennifer Horn.

[1:52:45] Mayor and counsel, my name is William Horton and I'm a

[1:52:48] Pinole voter.

[1:52:50] I speak against Pinole measure D tonight.

[1:52:53] This directly elected mayor.

[1:52:55] Is an unnecessary waste of 55,000.

[1:52:58] That money is money that will not enhance our police,

[1:53:02] fire parks or streets.

[1:53:05] Measure D will not guarantee any new budget funds or

[1:53:09] new ideas.

[1:53:11] Ideas measure D apparently does not limit the future cost

[1:53:14] of the mayor's salary.

[1:53:17] Measured. He apparently does not specify term limits.

[1:53:21] Limits which council members have already.

[1:53:23] Had 12 years.

[1:53:25] I was opposed to term limits in 2018.

[1:53:28] However I am in favor of council and mayor term

[1:53:31] limits.

[1:53:32] Limits now that I learned at lost council meeting March 31st.

[1:53:37] At the city has a deficit of over $3 million.

[1:53:40] Through the mayor. I would like the city attorney to

[1:53:43] clarify.

[1:53:44] If the director directly elected mayor.

[1:53:48] Is subject to term limits. Yes or no.

[1:53:51] Good evening. Thank you, speaker.

[1:53:53] Next speaker, please.

[1:53:56] Jennifer Horn.

[1:54:09] Good evening, mayor prote, council members, staff, and the public.

[1:54:13] I'm here to talk about measure D which will be

[1:54:15] on the ballot in the June 2nd, 2026 election.

[1:54:19] The public will soon be seeing.

[1:54:21] No OND signs throughout the city. They look like this,

[1:54:24] but they're bigger.

[1:54:26] I will be voting. No. And I'd like to explain

[1:54:28] the reason for my no vote.

[1:54:30] On this measure, measure D changes the governance structure of

[1:54:33] the city of Pinole from a rotating mayor structure to

[1:54:36] an elected mayor structure.

[1:54:38] Is there a need for this change?

[1:54:41] None that I have heard.

[1:54:43] That would persuade me to vote. Yes.

[1:54:46] I've heard that the current structure is archaic.

[1:54:49] But in the words of a recent next door poster.

[1:54:52] Labeling something archaic. Doesn't make it true.

[1:54:56] I've also heard that it isn't about replacing the voter's

[1:54:59] voice.

[1:55:00] But I'm not sure about that rationale either.

[1:55:03] Three council members voted to place this measure on the

[1:55:06] ballot.

[1:55:07] Despite the unanimous opinion of Pinole voters.

[1:55:10] Who had raised their voices to say, no, don't spend

[1:55:14] $57,000 to do that.

[1:55:17] Sure sounds like replacing the loiters the voter's voice to

[1:55:20] me.

[1:55:21] I've also heard that Pinole voters would have an expanded

[1:55:24] voice with an elected mayor as opposed to an appointed

[1:55:28] mayor.

[1:55:29] Because an elected mayor's authority stems from an election.

[1:55:32] Rather than an appointment.

[1:55:35] What don't Pinole voters elect the city council members who

[1:55:38] are eventually appointed mayor.

[1:55:41] If anything under the current structure, our mayors have even

[1:55:44] greater authority. No.

[1:55:46] They are both elected.

[1:55:49] And appointed. They make no sense. These arguments.

[1:55:53] Arguments, certainly not enough to justify a wholesale change in

[1:55:56] a governance structure that has been in place over a

[1:55:58] hundred years.

[1:55:59] That the vast majority of California cities employ.

[1:56:02] City's employ and that Pinole voters know and have no

[1:56:04] problem with.

[1:56:06] That was brought home to me by the results of

[1:56:09] a recent survey of Pinole voters.

[1:56:11] Where governance structure was mentioned by no Pinole voter as

[1:56:15] an area of concern.

[1:56:17] It was also brought home to me by the unanimity

[1:56:19] of Pinole voters.

[1:56:20] That no change to the current governance structure was warranted

[1:56:23] and that taxpayer funds would be better spent on issues

[1:56:26] of concern like road conditions, parks, and public safety.

[1:56:30] Thus, no argument can be made that the voters of

[1:56:33] Pinole are clamoring for this because they aren't.

[1:56:36] Aren't so there's really no reason I could find to

[1:56:38] vote. Yes. On measure D I encourage all Peno voters.

[1:56:43] Not to take my word for it though. They should

[1:56:45] look at the minutes of the June 25th, 24 agenda.

[1:56:49] December 2nd, 25, January 20th, 26 city council meetings.

[1:56:53] Meetings review the comments from your neighbors, which are in

[1:56:55] the agenda packets.

[1:56:57] Packets. See if you can find a good reason for

[1:56:58] this wholesale change.

[1:57:00] But don't count on seeing any good arguments on the

[1:57:02] ballot.

[1:57:03] For some reason, those who are form measured, he submitted

[1:57:05] nothing.

[1:57:06] In response in support, perhaps that's the most compelling evidence

[1:57:09] of all that. There was.

[1:57:13] For the church. Thank you, speaker. Thank you. Next speaker,

[1:57:15] please.

[1:57:19] That concludes public comment.

[1:57:21] Okay. Any online.

[1:57:23] Speed. Okay. All right.

[1:57:26] So we got through assistance heard, we're gonna jump back

[1:57:29] to item.

[1:57:31] Eight recognitions presentations and community events. So we have.

[1:57:35] Item a proclamations we'll start with Parkinson's awareness month.

[1:57:41] April, 2026.

[1:57:43] Whereas Parkinson's disease is a chronic progressive.

[1:57:47] Neurological disease and is the second most common.

[1:57:51] Neurodegenerative disease in the United States. And whereas Parkinson's disease is

[1:57:55] estimated to affect approximately one.

[1:57:58] Million people in the United States.

[1:58:00] And the prevalence will rise to 1.2 million by 2030.

[1:58:05] And whereas Parkinson's disease is the 14th leading cause of

[1:58:09] death in the United States. According to the center of disease

[1:58:12] control.

[1:58:13] And prevention and whereas it is estimated.

[1:58:16] That the economic burden of Parkinson's disease is at least

[1:58:19] 52 billion annually, including direct and indirect costs.

[1:58:24] Including treatment, social security payments and lost income.

[1:58:28] To patients and family members and.

[1:58:30] Whereas research suggests the cause of Parkinson's disease.

[1:58:35] Is a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

[1:58:38] But the exact cause and progression of the disease is

[1:58:42] still unknown.

[1:58:43] And whereas there is no objective test or biomarker for

[1:58:47] Parkinson's disease.

[1:58:49] And there is no cure or drug to slow or

[1:58:52] halt the progression of the disease.

[1:58:55] And whereas the symptoms of Parkinson's disease vary from person

[1:58:59] to person.

[1:59:00] And can include tremors.

[1:59:03] Slowness of movement and rigidity.

[1:59:06] Difficulty with balance.

[1:59:08] Swallowing chewing.

[1:59:10] And speaking, cognitive impairment.

[1:59:14] In dementia mood disorders.

[1:59:16] Disorders and a variety of other non-motor symptoms. And.

[1:59:21] Whereas volunteers, researchers, caregivers, and medical professionals.

[1:59:25] Are working, working to improve the quality of life.

[1:59:28] Of persons living with Parkinson's disease and their families.

[1:59:32] Increased research, education and community support services, such as those

[1:59:37] provided by the Parkinson's foundation and other.

[1:59:40] Organizations are needed to find more effective treatments.

[1:59:44] And to profi to provide access to quality care to

[1:59:47] those living with the disease today.

[1:59:50] Now, therefore I, Anthony Tave mayor of the city of

[1:59:52] Pinole county of Contra Costa, state of California.

[1:59:56] On behalf of the city CA on behalf of the

[1:59:57] city council.

[1:59:59] In the entire city of Pinole to hereby proclaim, April

[2:00:01] 20, 26 as Parkinson's awareness month in the city of Pinole

[2:00:05] and urge all citizens to increase their understanding of the

[2:00:09] disease and support all people living with Parkinson's.

[2:00:12] Parkinson's okay.

[2:00:16] So we'll be moving on, moving on to.

[2:00:20] Autism autism acceptance month.

[2:00:24] Whereas April is

[2:00:26] autism acceptance month. And whereas autism spectrum disorder, a S

[2:00:30] D.

[2:00:31] Is a developmental disability that can cause significant social.

[2:00:35] Communication and behavioral challenges.

[2:00:37] Challenges and whereas we celebrate difference.

[2:00:41] Promote acceptance and spread knowledge about people living with autism

[2:00:44] and.

[2:00:46] Whereas about one in every 54 children are affected by

[2:00:49] autism and disability can affect anyone regardless of race, ethnicity,

[2:00:53] gender, or socioeconomic background.

[2:00:56] And whereas autism can take an emotional, physical and financial

[2:00:59] toll on the families and children affected. And whereas until

[2:01:02] recent years, autism was considered to be a condition with

[2:01:06] poor prognosis.

[2:01:08] Now research shows that early care and intervention are key

[2:01:12] to helping those who are diagnosed with.

[2:01:15] Autism prog progress.

[2:01:17] Towards an improved quality of life. And.

[2:01:20] Whereas significant progress.

[2:01:23] Has been made in the last 30 years.

[2:01:25] In the areas of research medication.

[2:01:29] Diagnosis therapies for autism.

[2:01:32] And the effort to address.

[2:01:34] Autism continue as doctors therapists.

[2:01:38] In educators, help individuals with autism.

[2:01:41] And their families adjust to its challenges and.

[2:01:45] Whereas America is founded on the idea that all people

[2:01:49] are created equal.

[2:01:50] And it deserved to be treated equally throughout their lives.

[2:01:54] And whereas autism acceptance month recognizes that autism is more

[2:01:59] than a diagnosis.

[2:02:00] It is an identity community.

[2:02:03] And they lived experience that encompasses both challenges and triumphs.

[2:02:07] Triumphs and whereas the autism society of America.

[2:02:10] Is proud to celebrate autism acceptance month.

[2:02:13] Continuing their commitment to pound celebrate differences.

[2:02:17] Throughout April and beyond.

[2:02:20] Now, therefore I, Anthony Tave mayor of the city of

[2:02:23] Pinole.

[2:02:24] County of Contra Costa state of California on behalf of

[2:02:27] the city council and the entire city of Pinole proclaimed

[2:02:31] April 20, 26 as.

[2:02:33] Opti autism acceptance month. Sorry about that. And encourage all

[2:02:37] citizens to participate in the annual.

[2:02:39] Observance of autism acceptance month.

[2:02:42] In, in the hope that it will lead to a

[2:02:44] better understanding of the disability.

[2:02:46] And encourage our residents to become better educated and informed

[2:02:49] about programs.

[2:02:51] Programs services and opportunities to support individuals with autism.

[2:02:55] All right. Thank you.

[2:02:59] Okay. And, and I believe that last one was hashtag.

[2:03:02] Celebrate differences for those that follow on social media.

[2:03:07] Thank you for that. Yeah. You said pound. I did.

[2:03:09] I did say pound pound sign hashtag. Right. So

[2:03:13] follow.

[2:03:15] Hashtag celebrate differences.

[2:03:19] So we're going to move forward to Arab American heritage

[2:03:22] month.

[2:03:25] Whereas the constitution, I'm sorry. Arab Arab American heritage month,

[2:03:29] April 20, 26.

[2:03:31] Whereas the constitution of the United States, proclaims that everyone is

[2:03:33] entitled to all the rights of and freedom set forth

[2:03:36] therein.

[2:03:38] Without discrimination of race, religion, or other status.

[2:03:41] And whereas the city of Pinole recognizes the contributions of

[2:03:44] Arab-American students, families, and community members. And.

[2:03:48] We're asked for over a century, Arab Americans have been

[2:03:50] making valuable contributions to all aspects of American society, including

[2:03:54] medicine, law, technology, government, and culture.

[2:03:57] And whereas Arab Americans have been enriched our society by

[2:04:00] sharing their American spirit, which has made of a country

[2:04:03] proud and prosperous and.

[2:04:05] Whereas the theme for 2026.

[2:04:08] Many voices, one community.

[2:04:11] Reflects the breadth of Arab Americans.

[2:04:14] Identities while affirming the shared values that unite the community.

[2:04:19] And.

[2:04:20] Whereas Arab Americans join all Americans in the desire to

[2:04:23] see a peaceful and diverse community.

[2:04:27] Where all are treated equally.

[2:04:29] And whereas a celebration of Arab-American ancestry and cultural heritage.

[2:04:34] Encourages people to counter misconceptions and to acknowledge the positive

[2:04:39] impacts of a more diverse society.

[2:04:42] And whereas the incredible contributions.

[2:04:44] Of Arab Americans have helped, helped us build a better

[2:04:48] nation.

[2:04:49] And whereas manifestations of religious intolerance, incitement.

[2:04:54] Harassment or violence against Arab Americans within our city.

[2:04:58] Are condemned now. Therefore I, Anthony Tave mayor of the

[2:05:02] city of Pinole county of Contra Costa, state of California

[2:05:05] on behalf of the city council.

[2:05:07] And the entire city of Pinole do hereby proclaim, April

[2:05:11] 20, 26 is Arab American heritage month in the city of

[2:05:14] Pinole and urge all citizens to celebrate the past present

[2:05:18] and future contributions of this community. Right.

[2:05:22] Thank you everybody. And then we'll move to national pet

[2:05:25] day.

[2:05:29] April 11th, 2026.

[2:05:32] Whereas pets are one of the most important parts of

[2:05:34] our lives and families.

[2:05:36] And

[2:05:40] res pets make life better by giving people love, companionship,

[2:05:43] and comfort. Getting us outside for exercise and helping us

[2:05:46] build social connections.

[2:05:48] And whereas national APPE on April 11th, dedicates the date to

[2:05:51] those pets who may not always get the companionship and

[2:05:54] attention pets deserve. And.

[2:05:56] Whereas national pet day is a day set aside.

[2:06:00] Time to reflect on how those furry feathered.

[2:06:04] Scaled and other animal friends impact our lives.

[2:06:07] And it should also be a day to think about.

[2:06:10] What we can do to help our animal compa companions

[2:06:13] live a fuller, richer, and happier life.

[2:06:17] And whereas national pet day can also be a great

[2:06:20] reminder that.

[2:06:22] As much as we love our animals.

[2:06:25] There are still many out there that need our help

[2:06:28] and.

[2:06:29] Whereas on this day, we can make a pledge to

[2:06:32] donate to shelters and organizations that do so much incredible

[2:06:36] work on behalf of these animals.

[2:06:39] And whereas responsible pet ownership.

[2:06:42] Is vital to the wellbeing of pets and people.

[2:06:45] And whereas helping other animals in similar.

[2:06:48] Situations might be the perfect.

[2:06:50] Way to honor your own pets on national pet day.

[2:06:54] Now, therefore I, Anthony Tave mayor of the city of

[2:06:57] Pinole county of Contra Costa, state of California on behalf

[2:07:00] of the city council and the entire city of Pinole

[2:07:03] do hereby proclaim, April 11th, 2026 as national pet day. And encourage

[2:07:07] all pin's citizens to observe this state with appropriate act

[2:07:10] activity and, and to support local.

[2:07:12] Animal shelters and rescues.

[2:07:15] Rescues. All right, everybody. Thank you.

[2:07:17] All right.

[2:07:19] Okay. We've got through proclamations can make one comment on

[2:07:22] that mayor. Yeah. Were there any comments?

[2:07:24] Comments in any public. Did we take public comment on?

[2:07:27] Yeah, we could. Yeah, please. Yes. Ahead. We.

[2:07:32] Go ahead. Council member Sai, we'll take, just wanna make

[2:07:35] one comment. If you go to Contra casaa.ca.gov and go

[2:07:39] under Contra Costa animal shelter, there's a list of currently

[2:07:43] available animals, both cats and dogs.

[2:07:46] That's my call to action, please. Adopt, do not shop.

[2:07:49] Thank you to you. Deputy city clerk. .

[2:07:53] Thank you. Council member Sai. We do have one online

[2:07:56] Richard castle.

[2:08:01] Go ahead, speaker.

[2:08:03] You might be on mute.

[2:08:05] Yes. Hi, excuse me. Sorry. I, I thought that you

[2:08:08] were resuming at seven.

[2:08:11] So I, I just was going through the budget that.

[2:08:15] One sec, the last Richard one second. I, I do,

[2:08:18] I did say seven o'clock and what we'll do is

[2:08:21] let's close out this item.

[2:08:23] I'm not sure if we can.

[2:08:26] Do that city attorney, we can take that public.

[2:08:29] Publicly by the way. Wait, I, I just, I, I

[2:08:31] knew it was seven and Mr. Cost, let me, let

[2:08:33] me check, hang one second, one second. Let me check

[2:08:35] with the city attorney to see if we can take

[2:08:36] that public comment.

[2:08:38] Because we did say seven. Yep. Through the chair. You,

[2:08:41] you can reopen public comment. Okay. Yeah. So we'll take

[2:08:44] that public comment then just, and then after seven, we'll

[2:08:48] keep moving forward until our next public comment at the

[2:08:51] end of the meeting.

[2:08:53] Okay, let, let us close this one out and then

[2:08:55] we will we'll do that. So if there's any other

[2:08:57] comments on proclamations,

[2:09:01] none. Okay. See none then we'll go ahead and reopen.

[2:09:05] Public comment.

[2:09:07] To take public comment.

[2:09:09] As we said at seven.

[2:09:12] Richard castle. Go ahead.

[2:09:15] Okay, I'm sorry for the confusion. I just was going

[2:09:19] through the budget that.

[2:09:21] We had discussed last week.

[2:09:24] And I just noticed one thing and I I'm kind

[2:09:26] of.

[2:09:27] Wondering why we have a sustainability project manager that seems

[2:09:32] to be a new position that looks like it's about

[2:09:35] a hundred. And.

[2:09:36] $30,000. I mean, if we take the.

[2:09:39] The budget for that and divide by 10.

[2:09:44] That seems to be kind of odd, especially with the

[2:09:47] budget issues that we have.

[2:09:49] Also that particular position is unusual for a city. This

[2:09:53] size.

[2:09:54] So I just would like to.

[2:09:56] Ask the, our city manager.

[2:09:59] To review the need or the necessa necessity.

[2:10:03] Of a sustainability project manager.

[2:10:06] And whether or not it is needed going forward.

[2:10:09] That's it. Thank you very much.

[2:10:12] Thank you. Thank you, speaker.

[2:10:14] Okay. So we'll

[2:10:16] move on to item eight, B presentations.

[2:10:21] Thank you very much, Mr. Mayor.

[2:10:24] I'm going to introduce for the clean California community designation

[2:10:27] sign unveiling and installation suggestions.

[2:10:30] Our sustainability project manager will be here with a presentation.

[2:10:34] Kail. And I, I will say in my experience,

[2:10:38] sustainability is a growing

[2:10:41] field where cities of all sizes need to address this.

[2:10:45] And.

[2:10:47] The wonderful city of Pinole is very lucky to have

[2:10:50] Kapil.

[2:10:51] And looking forward to his presentation as he sets it

[2:10:54] up right now.

[2:10:55] So, thank you.

[2:10:59] Right here.

[2:11:24] Okay, great timing on that. .

[2:11:29] So today. Good evening, mayor counsel.

[2:11:32] Members of the staff and members of the public. I'm

[2:11:35] KA I'm the.

[2:11:37] Sustainability project manager.

[2:11:39] And tonight we have

[2:11:42] a special presentation to unveil.

[2:11:45] Our sign for achieving the clean California.

[2:11:48] Community designation.

[2:11:50] Next slide. Do you wanna ask presentation?

[2:11:54] Oh, Dave, do you have the presentation?

[2:12:01] Oh, there.

[2:12:02] Yeah, next slide.

[2:12:06] So for some background, the clean California community designation program,

[2:12:09] it's offered by the Caltrans.

[2:12:12] Caltrans clean California initiative. It's a statewide effort to remove

[2:12:16] litter.

[2:12:17] Create jobs and revitalize public spaces.

[2:12:21] And so the city submitted an application to the program.

[2:12:25] Highlighting efforts and various criteria.

[2:12:28] And the four that are listed, they're not exhaustive.

[2:12:31] But we have for little assessment, we have audits that

[2:12:35] are currently being conducted by Sacramento state.

[2:12:38] University and art team for our trash capture.

[2:12:42] Devices for cleanups.

[2:12:45] We have friends of Pinole Creek watershed here.

[2:12:48] They organize many community cleanups.

[2:12:51] As well as hosting, we host our annual coastal cleanup

[2:12:55] day.

[2:12:57] For infrastructure we've rolled out.

[2:13:00] New tri stream rep receptacles at the soccer field. You'll

[2:13:03] see, like three.

[2:13:05] Two trash receptacles that like compost, recycling and landfill.

[2:13:12] For collection drives, we host our annual dumpster day.

[2:13:16] And so this list is not exhaustive. There are about

[2:13:19] six other criteria that we met to receive the designation.

[2:13:23] Next slide.

[2:13:27] So in September of 2025, governor Newsom announced Pinole as

[2:13:32] one of the first 30 communities statewide to have earned

[2:13:36] this designation.

[2:13:37] And we really want to give a special shout out

[2:13:39] to our partners. We couldn't have done it without them.

[2:13:42] And especially shout out to the friends of Pinole Creek

[2:13:44] watershed. They helped us achieve about three criteria to achieve

[2:13:49] the designation.

[2:13:51] And so benefits of the designation.

[2:13:54] Are personalized signage, which we have here today.

[2:13:57] Statewide recognition, promotional rights, priority, access to resources such as

[2:14:03] cleanup kits.

[2:14:04] Kits and automatic membership to keep California beautiful.

[2:14:09] Next slide, please.

[2:14:12] So we actually received confirmation today from Caltrans that we

[2:14:16] can't put it on on-ramp on-ramps and off-ramps of the

[2:14:19] highways.

[2:14:21] Highways civils, get the slide and the next two.

[2:14:26] Yes, the next one.

[2:14:28] So the public works.

[2:14:30] Director and I, we worked on maybe some suggested locations.

[2:14:34] Possibly, maybe at like the cross section.

[2:14:36] Of San Pablo and Oak Ridge.

[2:14:38] Which is between the main.

[2:14:41] Antenna.

[2:14:43] Roads. And so that's kind of behind city hall.

[2:14:47] Next slide.

[2:14:49] As well as Bayfront park.

[2:14:52] Past the railroad tracks.

[2:14:54] But we're open to

[2:14:57] suggestions. So the next slide is just counsel.

[2:15:00] Suggestions on where we could put.

[2:15:02] The sign.

[2:15:07] Do you who wants twin village? Should mm-hmm want

[2:15:10] me unveil? Yeah, go ahead. Or the mayor? Mayor. Okay.

[2:15:14] You can do it.

[2:15:20] This is kind of exciting.

[2:15:26] Oh, wow. Wow. Yeah.

[2:15:30] Nice.

[2:15:33] All right, that looks great.

[2:15:36] Okay. So we'll

[2:15:38] take some questions from council members and then.

[2:15:41] Some public comment and bring it back to council.

[2:15:44] Sounds good. Council member Toms. Go ahead.

[2:15:47] Yeah. So is it just one sign that we need

[2:15:50] to find a house, a place for? Yeah.

[2:15:54] I was actually going to suggest we not do something

[2:15:57] at Caltrans because we still have a lot of work

[2:15:59] to do with Caltrans, with the state to.

[2:16:03] Work on cleaning up the litter.

[2:16:05] In that area. So

[2:16:07] I think it would be counterproductive to put it there,

[2:16:10] but they made the decision for us.

[2:16:14] One of the areas that I was thinking about was.

[2:16:18] An entrance to the Creek trail, which is on.

[2:16:22] Henry avenue at the Creek crossing behind sprouts.

[2:16:26] Sprouts. And then I think another area is.

[2:16:29] Behind our, after you cross over the railroad tracks, which

[2:16:33] is an area that you mentioned, but an area where

[2:16:36] we have both vehicles and a trail.

[2:16:41] Intersect, I think

[2:16:43] might be a good, good place to consider.

[2:16:46] Okay. Okay.

[2:16:50] Questions questions. Yes.

[2:16:52] Council member set. Go ahead. Thanks mayor. And thank you

[2:16:54] for the great presentation. It looks beautiful.

[2:16:59] Out of the options that you presented that are not

[2:17:01] on Caltrans.

[2:17:03] Property or on-ramps off-ramps where, where is.

[2:17:07] Trash litter. Most prevalent.

[2:17:11] I say along

[2:17:13] the creeks and heavens here downtown. Sorry.

[2:17:19] And I asked a question both because.

[2:17:22] Considering placement of this want, want, of course, to be

[2:17:25] a sense of pride for folks, but also.

[2:17:28] Deterrent for, for litter as well. Yeah.

[2:17:30] We've invited the public works director up. I can say

[2:17:33] anecdotally and from a economic development perspective.

[2:17:38] There is hotspots of trash in our commercial shopping areas.

[2:17:41] So we are working with code enforcement right now. So

[2:17:44] I know of, of those areas as being pretty heavy.

[2:17:48] But I'll let Heba

[2:17:52] I believe that honorable mayor and council members.

[2:17:56] Good evening. public director.

[2:18:00] I believe the areas of concerns.

[2:18:03] Concerns are near the freeway. Ramps I 80 ramps.

[2:18:08] Rams the sign, however will be installed within the city's

[2:18:12] right of way.

[2:18:13] So we will pay attention to, to the Caltrans versus

[2:18:17] the city right of way. And we will be able.

[2:18:21] To maintain the surrounding area.

[2:18:24] The reason that we would install it within the cities

[2:18:26] right of way also, so that we wouldn't be forced.

[2:18:30] Into obtaining an encroachment permit and so forth.

[2:18:33] Okay. And, and second question as well.

[2:18:37] Did you need counsel to give direction on the placement

[2:18:39] tonight during this presentation?

[2:18:42] No, you could, oh yeah, you could think about it.

[2:18:44] And then we'll come back to the council. A separate

[2:18:46] item. Yeah. Okay, great. Thank you.

[2:18:49] Okay. Council member Martinez, Ruben, and then council member Toms.

[2:18:53] Yeah. One of those hotspots is the corridor that has

[2:18:58] UN Fitzgerald that has a number of fast food out

[2:19:02] outlets or eatery.

[2:19:04] Eateries. And so I am thinking, not knowing exactly the

[2:19:07] right of way that the city has and, and versus

[2:19:10] Caltrans property.

[2:19:12] That off-ramp going east.

[2:19:15] Let's see at Appian way.

[2:19:17] Because I think it's also, it's also serves as a

[2:19:20] welcome.

[2:19:21] Sign right. And

[2:19:23] so definitely near, near one of the off-ramps where we

[2:19:27] do have.

[2:19:29] Almost an alley or a corridor of.

[2:19:32] Of litter that's that that's there because of the.

[2:19:37] Customers to those eateries, but as well, because it's, it's

[2:19:40] wind blown.

[2:19:41] So it would be very obvious and hopefully.

[2:19:45] There would be an effort, greater effort.

[2:19:48] By by pastors by as well as drivers.

[2:19:52] Who often just

[2:19:54] litter right out of their windows.

[2:19:57] Rolling down their windows and just drop, drop litter onto

[2:19:59] the street or the.

[2:20:01] Part of the road. So that's one thought.

[2:20:04] But I think of others. It's a beautiful sign. And

[2:20:08] I, I want to thank.

[2:20:10] Tripoli friends of Pinole Creek watershed. This is a long

[2:20:14] way coming.

[2:20:16] And the work that, that this group has done together

[2:20:20] with you.

[2:20:21] Staff to, to get to the point of, of having

[2:20:25] this designation and as well, our council members, because I

[2:20:27] think there was some interest in particular to have that

[2:20:31] designation as an agenda item at some point last year.

[2:20:34] And, and here we are.

[2:20:36] As a result of, of three different efforts.

[2:20:40] Efforts by three different.

[2:20:42] Groups of people representing the city in its many role

[2:20:46] in the many roles that, that people.

[2:20:49] Here in Pinole as residents.

[2:20:51] Residents have to create something that will.

[2:20:55] Continue benefiting.

[2:20:57] Everyone, not only the residents, but the visitors to Pinnel

[2:21:00] so that they know that we indeed have.

[2:21:03] A clean city as something that's an ongoing.

[2:21:07] Desire and in keeping with one of the city's goals

[2:21:10] to have a thriving and beautiful city.

[2:21:13] This is one means of getting us.

[2:21:15] There or having us there. So thanks everyone who has

[2:21:18] been involved.

[2:21:22] Okay. Council member, Tom, for questions.

[2:21:24] Questions. Oh, it's not a question. Okay. It's a suggestion.

[2:21:28] Suggestions. Yeah, I have two, two more sites. Oh, we

[2:21:30] still have public comment. We could probably bring it back.

[2:21:32] Okay. Okay. But I, I would like to hear their

[2:21:35] comments after I make suggestions, though. Okay. Well, go ahead.

[2:21:39] Thank you. Thank you. Thanking about Pino road and Henry

[2:21:43] and front of.

[2:21:45] If there's a room on that triangular area in front

[2:21:48] of Collins elementary school, and then the other area would

[2:21:52] be.

[2:21:53] On at

[2:21:55] the split of tenant and Pinole valley road, where we

[2:21:57] normally.

[2:21:58] Post events.

[2:22:01] Events. There's a lot of people that see that area

[2:22:06] and it is a crossing of a trail and aroad.

[2:22:07] So thank you for letting me that's fine. Let's see

[2:22:09] what happens. Now. I wanna ask questions and comments, but

[2:22:12] we are gonna miss the public comments. So maybe we

[2:22:15] should do public comments and then hopefully get some suggestions

[2:22:18] from, from public.

[2:22:20] And we also wanted to get a picture with the

[2:22:22] friends and council.

[2:22:23] Will do. Okay. So do we have any public comment?

[2:22:27] There are no public comments, none at all.

[2:22:29] Okay.

[2:22:32] I guess for, for me, I, the, the Caltrans thing

[2:22:35] keeps coming up.

[2:22:37] We keep talking about how much track and it's because

[2:22:41] the freeway's like a bowl right there. And so all

[2:22:44] the trash comes down into our area.

[2:22:46] And, and I'm trying to figure out, is there like

[2:22:48] fencing or.

[2:22:50] Some type of catch that can be done.

[2:22:52] Along that ramp it's.

[2:22:55] It's relatively in inexpensive.

[2:22:57] But when the wind blows it, it doesn't blow all

[2:22:59] the way down into Pinole onto.

[2:23:01] Pinole valley road. And then.

[2:23:04] You know, into our Creek.

[2:23:06] So there's, there's, I've seen this method before they use

[2:23:09] it kind of like with SWES when you're catching water

[2:23:11] to redirect.

[2:23:13] There's ways to put fencing up, to try to catch

[2:23:15] some of this stuff. So it's easier to clean up

[2:23:17] and it's not spread completely across the off-ramp.

[2:23:21] I'm just wondering, we talked about this designation back then.

[2:23:25] But we also talked about getting some type of.

[2:23:28] Effort to for Cal from Caltrans.

[2:23:31] Caltrans my, my, I guess my question would be what,

[2:23:32] what F I guess what has been that effort?

[2:23:39] That. Well, I kinda wanna hear from staff first, but

[2:23:40] then.

[2:23:42] Didn't just because we, we talked about this for.

[2:23:45] A few years and then.

[2:23:53] I apologize for working back.

[2:23:56] I just wanted to, to share that we've been in

[2:23:59] communication with Caltrans and we placed multiple.

[2:24:05] Work orders.

[2:24:07] To do the cleanup.

[2:24:09] It's it's a large organization and responding to request is

[2:24:14] not as fast.

[2:24:17] I personally think that the fencing is a good idea

[2:24:21] and we could pursue it if you wish.

[2:24:24] Okay, thank you. Thank you for that. I I'm glad

[2:24:27] to hear that the conversation hasn't dropped, I just don't

[2:24:30] wanna put up with this beautiful sign. It says clean

[2:24:32] California community, and then we'll still have the same issue.

[2:24:35] Council member, Tom, you said you might have some info

[2:24:37] information left the front, have a about a year and

[2:24:39] a half ago. We.

[2:24:41] Submitted a letter to Caltrans and copied our state legislators

[2:24:45] mm-hmm and got a.

[2:24:47] I would say we were blown off by staff.

[2:24:51] To put it mildly.

[2:24:53] Wait by, by Cal, by Cal. And we asked for

[2:24:56] permanent, which been great trash.

[2:25:00] Fencing to trash capture fencing.

[2:25:03] Especially over the Creek on the, on and off ramps

[2:25:07] of Pinole valley road.

[2:25:09] I have since brought it up when I have met

[2:25:11] directly with Senator Ergen.

[2:25:14] And again sent the copy of the letter and the

[2:25:17] response to his staff. And I did the same when

[2:25:20] we met with.

[2:25:22] Assembly member wicks. Mm-hmm .

[2:25:24] Recent. In fact, I made copies and handed them to

[2:25:27] her when we met with them in December. And you're

[2:25:30] saying we've got no response. We have gotten no.

[2:25:33] Concrete response other than we will clean it up. When

[2:25:36] you put in a work order.

[2:25:38] But we need something permanent.

[2:25:40] Agreed. I think

[2:25:42] sometimes what happens is they'll put like vegetation. The, the

[2:25:45] issue is the trash is going way up that hill

[2:25:47] mm-hmm and is staying up there because of the

[2:25:50] level of effort to bring all that stuff down. Whereas

[2:25:53] if you catch it on the concrete, it's a little

[2:25:54] bit easier to clean up a, okay. I think.

[2:25:58] We might need to consider reviving that.

[2:26:02] City manager and, and trying to chase this one down,

[2:26:05] because it's something we've been talking about. I know for

[2:26:08] years.

[2:26:09] And it just seems like there hasn't been any traction.

[2:26:11] We have a beautiful ramp, but I think somebody had

[2:26:13] to crash into it.

[2:26:15] On Appian in order for them to like now redo

[2:26:17] the whole thing.

[2:26:19] Which is odd, but

[2:26:22] they did everything. But

[2:26:24] what we had asked for.

[2:26:28] Coming down the line. So I just wanna see if

[2:26:29] we could maybe chase that down a little bit.

[2:26:32] Was there any other comments, questions? Add a comment. Oh,

[2:26:35] okay. Council member society. Go ahead.

[2:26:37] Thank you, Mary. And also just wanna thank councilor Toms

[2:26:39] for advocacy on, on that issue.

[2:26:41] I would proudly support another letter to Caltrans district.

[2:26:46] Ocala trans district. And maybe, I mean, I know last

[2:26:47] time we had engagement from.

[2:26:51] State Senate office and state assembly, but would be great.

[2:26:53] Good to have supervisor Joy's office chime in as well

[2:26:56] to try to try to elevate that.

[2:26:59] Honest suggestions for, for the placement.

[2:27:02] Definitely would be good to happen. An invisible area.

[2:27:06] Definitely agree that it would be.

[2:27:09] Double purpose as a, as a welcome sign. It's it's

[2:27:12] a huge sign and, and.

[2:27:14] And great. And so

[2:27:16] I'm thinking about after the BNSF.

[2:27:20] BNSF bridge before or after BNSF bridge.

[2:27:22] Coming in from Hercules might be a good place.

[2:27:25] Either direction.

[2:27:27] Thinking too about coming from.

[2:27:30] Richmond unincorporated Contra Costa county.

[2:27:32] On the west side of Pinole by Pinole shores, something

[2:27:35] along there.

[2:27:37] And then I'm not exactly sure what would be feasible.

[2:27:40] And if Fitzgeral drive area were as next to commercial.

[2:27:44] But anything, there would be great as well since it's

[2:27:46] one of the more prevalent places for litter.

[2:27:51] other than that, just wanna thanks staff again for

[2:27:53] their work. Thank you, director Whalen.

[2:27:56] Whalen and, and public works director Al Wendy.

[2:27:58] And also Kail as well. Thank you. Your work is

[2:28:01] appreciated.

[2:28:02] Did a wonderful job on, on our cap and all

[2:28:04] these, these different projects as well as application for designation

[2:28:08] that we have here tonight. So congratulations and thank you

[2:28:11] so much.

[2:28:12] Great. Any other comments? I guess one of the comment

[2:28:15] I have is with this designation.

[2:28:18] You mentioned resources. What other type of resources would you

[2:28:21] say come from a program like this? And I know

[2:28:24] it's something that's evolving.

[2:28:26] Over time.

[2:28:29] There was like clean, clean up kits that are available.

[2:28:33] Bags and yeah, so we have been offered some cleanup

[2:28:37] kits that we put our name in first.

[2:28:40] We got some, some bags out of that. I, I

[2:28:42] believe that there might be some more kits and garbage

[2:28:45] bags coming down the line that we would have priority

[2:28:48] access to.

[2:28:49] We also have

[2:28:52] I don't remember Kail. You might recall if we.

[2:28:55] Received extra points.

[2:28:58] On our clean California grant application, but I believe that

[2:29:02] there is an advantage of being a clean California community.

[2:29:06] With applying for grants from the D O T such

[2:29:08] as one that we've recently secured.

[2:29:11] Secured. Awesome. Okay. Thank you.

[2:29:14] All right. Are we gonna take a picture with the

[2:29:16] sign?

[2:29:17] Yeah, the friends are here as well. Awesome. Join us.

[2:29:20] Yeah. Okay, great. Can we.

[2:29:22] Can we have friends of Pearl Creek watershed come up

[2:29:24] and join us since they have been a great part

[2:29:26] of this.

[2:29:36] Do we want shirt?

[2:29:39] To represent

[2:29:42] at least for , you know,

[2:29:50] and then maybe some people behind it. Yeah, that's probably

[2:29:52] good. That's good.

[2:30:01] Can't see.

[2:30:17] All right, here we go.

[2:30:29] Thank you. Thank you.

[2:30:34] My

[2:30:35] hands was an excellent job. That's that's excellent.

[2:30:47] Okay, everyone. Let's go ahead and move.

[2:30:50] On, is there any comment? No public comment.

[2:30:54] No words, nothing. All right. No problem. .

[2:30:58] Okay, so we'll go ahead and move forward.

[2:31:01] With the coordinated outreach referral and engagement, our core program.

[2:31:08] City management. Thank you very much, Mr. Mayor.

[2:31:11] Item two of the presentations is an update by core.

[2:31:16] And right now we've got our chief of police club

[2:31:19] wound here.

[2:31:21] And I just have to say core is such a

[2:31:23] great addition to a community.

[2:31:25] And really does help.

[2:31:28] All the efforts within, within a community, cuz obviously.

[2:31:32] The police can only be so many places and so

[2:31:34] many times, and get pulled so many different directions and

[2:31:37] core is a great resource. So chief, if you could

[2:31:40] please introduce Jenny.

[2:31:42] Absolutely good evening, mayor and council members. I'm Melissa. Clun

[2:31:46] our police chief and I'm pleased to be here to.

[2:31:50] Present our next

[2:31:52] presentation as the interim city manager.

[2:31:56] Stated core has, is a new program for us. It

[2:31:59] started this.

[2:32:01] Current fiscal year and it has been a great partnership.

[2:32:06] That the police department specifically has had with the core

[2:32:10] team. We've worked with them over.

[2:32:13] This entire year we've we've had a lot of communication

[2:32:16] back and forth about specific individuals and specific concerns within

[2:32:20] the community.

[2:32:22] And, and they have just been really fantastic.

[2:32:25] And so you will receive an update.

[2:32:30] This evening, and that is from, it will be presented

[2:32:33] by Jenny Robbins, who is the community response director and

[2:32:36] Shelby Ferguson, who is the core program director. Thank you.

[2:32:51] All right.

[2:32:52] Good evening everybody. Thank you for the warm welcome.

[2:32:55] Good evening, mayor Tave council members and members of the

[2:32:58] public.

[2:32:59] Thank you again for having us to share the great

[2:33:02] work that core is doing in the city of Pinole.

[2:33:04] My name's Jenny Robbins, I'm the director of community response,

[2:33:07] and I'm here with Shelby Ferguson, our core program director.

[2:33:10] And real quick before diving into the slides, I was

[2:33:13] here about a year ago and I shared the same

[2:33:15] that I'm a proud Pinole. I've been living here and

[2:33:18] raised my family here over the last 16 years.

[2:33:21] And, and have seen the number of our unhoused community

[2:33:24] members shift.

[2:33:26] Things look different these days across Contra Costa, nationally, and

[2:33:29] here in Pinole.

[2:33:31] So as a member of the community, I'm just very

[2:33:33] proud that our city has invested in these resources and

[2:33:36] these supports for our neighbors and our community members.

[2:33:40] Next slide, please.

[2:33:42] All right, to get us grounded and a little bit

[2:33:45] about the work that we do. Core stands for coordinated

[2:33:48] outreach, referral and engagement. We are a housing focused street

[2:33:51] outreach program.

[2:33:53] That really is our secret sauce. We don't just give

[2:33:55] out survival supplies and food and hygiene, but we really

[2:33:58] are working to move folks from outside to inside through

[2:34:01] engagement, trust, building support with shelter placement, housing placement, transportation,

[2:34:07] et abatement supports, and really the list goes on. We'll

[2:34:10] pretty much do it.

[2:34:11] Whatever it takes to support somebody from getting outside from

[2:34:13] inside, inside to outside.

[2:34:16] Outside inside. We work very closely with Pinole police department.

[2:34:21] We are tailoring our services to meet the needs. So

[2:34:24] if it's business outreach, that's needed, we're at our businesses.

[2:34:26] If we're in local hotspots, then that's where our, our

[2:34:29] teams will be taking us.

[2:34:31] And so a lot of the great work that we

[2:34:32] have is really through that partnership and connection. Our core

[2:34:35] members start our day by calling into, to Pinole dispatch.

[2:34:39] We'll also call into El Cerrito dispatch when we're in

[2:34:42] other cities to let's them know that we're here and

[2:34:44] that we're taking referrals and to identify where the.

[2:34:48] Where the hotspots are of that day or that week,

[2:34:50] or that month.

[2:34:52] Next slide, please.

[2:34:54] All right. So a little bit of background of how

[2:34:56] we got here.

[2:34:58] Back in 24, 25, we started out with a Tri-City court

[2:35:02] team that was comprised of cities of El Cerrito and

[2:35:05] San Pablo in the county. That was really a recognition

[2:35:08] that there was more of a need of street outreach

[2:35:10] services in west Contra Costa. Prior to that, we had

[2:35:13] one all county team in west county, and then we

[2:35:15] had.

[2:35:16] A shared team in San Pablo and Richmond, and it

[2:35:18] wasn't enough. And so that pilot was very successful. And

[2:35:22] through that pilot,

[2:35:23] the word spread. And we started to connect with Pinole

[2:35:25] and Hercules, and that's where our.

[2:35:28] Quad city team pilot began.

[2:35:31] And so we are within our first six months of

[2:35:32] our first year of this pilot, it's very successful. It's

[2:35:35] going very well. And the remainder of this presentation will

[2:35:38] be used to talk about our outcomes and our successes

[2:35:41] over the last six months.

[2:35:43] Next slide, please.

[2:35:46] So this slide depicts some very kind of high level

[2:35:49] housing needs in Pinole, a few data points that we

[2:35:52] pulled. There's lots of numbers that go around, but we

[2:35:55] have a, an annual point in time count Mount. I

[2:35:57] don't know if folks are for familiar with that. It's

[2:35:58] one day of the year where we do a account.

[2:36:01] By no means is it representative of all the individuals

[2:36:04] in the city, but it does give us snapshot. So

[2:36:06] you can see in, in 2024,

[2:36:09] there was a count of seven individuals on that one

[2:36:11] night in January. And in 2025, it moved up to

[2:36:15] 12. We probably have another couple months before our 26th

[2:36:18] data points will be out.

[2:36:20] The second bar graph, depicts folks who lost their housing

[2:36:23] in Pinole.

[2:36:25] So we capture a lot of data with core. So

[2:36:27] of all of our core teams, not just our quad

[2:36:30] city team, but of all of our contacts in 20 24 30

[2:36:33] individuals said that they lost their housing in Pinole. And

[2:36:36] in 20 25, 40 individuals said that they lost their housing in

[2:36:39] Pinole. And we like to look at that factor because

[2:36:41] those who are.

[2:36:43] Losing their housing is a good indicator of some of

[2:36:45] those individuals might become unsheltered.

[2:36:48] So looking at that metric is, is also helpful when

[2:36:51] we're comparing year to year.

[2:36:52] And then in looking at everybody's served by core in

[2:36:57] the city of Pinole in 24, we.

[2:37:00] Contacted 55 individuals. And in 2025 calendar year.

[2:37:04] We contacted 81 individuals.

[2:37:07] Individuals. It doesn't necessarily mean our numbers are going have

[2:37:09] gone up that much. But what it means is that

[2:37:11] we have more boots on the ground. And so we're

[2:37:13] able to engage with more individuals. So in 2024, we

[2:37:17] might have had more individuals, but core wasn't seeing them

[2:37:20] cuz we didn't have that dedicated resource here.

[2:37:23] Next slide, please.

[2:37:27] All right.

[2:37:28] So, so much of the work that we do here

[2:37:30] is around community partnership and impact.

[2:37:33] We have, have a strong partnership with this Pinole PD.

[2:37:38] And, and get a lot of our information from them

[2:37:40] around where the hotspots are, where the local business are,

[2:37:43] where we should be focusing our attention.

[2:37:46] And building relationships with businesses is.

[2:37:49] Very important to get our word out into the community

[2:37:51] that we're here and how to reach us.

[2:37:54] Next slide, please.

[2:37:58] So this slide shows

[2:38:00] many, but not all of the businesses that we've been

[2:38:02] in communication with over the last six months or so.

[2:38:05] We do door-to-door outreach. We go to each of the

[2:38:08] businesses, our core team will identify themselves. We'll share information

[2:38:12] about the program. We'll provide business cards and we'll talk

[2:38:15] to business owners, managers, store staff, so they know how

[2:38:18] to reach us. And we'll say you can give us

[2:38:20] a call on two 11.

[2:38:22] Or let us know when folks are in your, in

[2:38:24] the area and we will make sure to come by

[2:38:26] and, and offer those services.

[2:38:29] Services most recently, we've had a lot of success on

[2:38:31] the Fitzgerald kind of business strip. We've worked closely with

[2:38:35] the dollar tree, grocery outlet, O'Reilly auto parts. And they're

[2:38:38] now calling us directly when they have folks that are

[2:38:41] in their area.

[2:38:43] And I, and one recent success, I think Lucky's identified

[2:38:46] an individual recently. That was just kind of loitering.

[2:38:50] In their, in their parking lots. And so they let

[2:38:52] us know. And so of course come back and done

[2:38:54] direct outreach to that individual. And they're now open to

[2:38:56] services, which has been.

[2:38:58] Wonderful. Next slide, please.

[2:39:03] We also do a lot of outreach to our school

[2:39:07] districts, Y M C a the senior center Pinole library,

[2:39:10] when it was open, now it's closed, but we do

[2:39:12] see folks that are in the creeks near the height

[2:39:14] school. And so we are also making direct outreach to

[2:39:17] those, to those locations. So folks that are.

[2:39:20] Working there, know how to reach us.

[2:39:22] And that the picture is the, is our core team,

[2:39:24] our quad city core team. So that's Ellie and Kellyann.

[2:39:28] They do incredible work here. They know our city.

[2:39:30] Front to back. And our I'm definitely building wonderful relationships

[2:39:34] with our unhoused community members.

[2:39:37] I could go on and on, but I know we

[2:39:39] have about 10 minutes or less for this presentation and

[2:39:42] I will send the mic to Shelby. And she'll talk

[2:39:44] a little bit about our outcomes.

[2:39:49] Good evening. If you can go to the next slide.

[2:39:52] Thank you so much. So I'm gonna go over some

[2:39:54] of our data from the first half of the 25 26

[2:39:58] fiscal year. Next slide.

[2:40:01] All right. So all of our core teams in Pinole,

[2:40:04] not just the quad city core team, they served 44

[2:40:07] participants in the city of Pinole. And the first half

[2:40:11] of the fiscal year they're set in individuals are 84%

[2:40:15] like generous talking about, they have roots in Pinole.

[2:40:18] That means they are from here. They have friends or

[2:40:21] family here, their services are here.

[2:40:23] So people tend to stay where they're from or where

[2:40:26] they're familiar with.

[2:40:28] Low income and loss of jobs were the leading causes

[2:40:31] of homelessness that people reported when interacting with core.

[2:40:35] 75% of the individuals that engage with corn Pinole had

[2:40:39] a disabling condition.

[2:40:41] Which means this is a high need population.

[2:40:44] 12 individuals or 35% exited to stable housing.

[2:40:49] And stable. That just means.

[2:40:51] Could be to a shelter that could be permanently with

[2:40:53] friends or family.

[2:40:55] Or to their own unit.

[2:40:57] And in 2024, that was a 52% increase.

[2:41:02] So having this dedicated resource here in Pinole is a

[2:41:04] really big deal to be able to exit our participants

[2:41:06] to housing quickly.

[2:41:08] 68% of the individuals reported being first time homeless. That's

[2:41:13] also a, a pretty big.

[2:41:15] Stat that over half of the individuals at core serving

[2:41:17] here in Pinole are experiencing homelessness for the first time.

[2:41:22] And 49% of these contacts were made directly by the

[2:41:26] Pinole core team or the quad city core team.

[2:41:29] Which just means when we have a dedicated resource, we're

[2:41:32] really able to serve the individuals in Pinole.

[2:41:36] Next slide.

[2:41:39] Okay. So specifically our quad city, our Pinole core team

[2:41:43] let's look at those outcomes.

[2:41:45] Outcomes. So for the first half of this fiscal year,

[2:41:48] 26 participants were served.

[2:41:50] Unduplicated participants.

[2:41:52] Through 46 contacts.

[2:41:55] Contacts, there were 85 emergency supplies provided.

[2:41:58] Provided a hundred services for housing coordination.

[2:42:02] And 15 animal services. That means getting someone.

[2:42:05] Connected to vaccines, micro chipping.

[2:42:08] 77% of the individuals served by the Pinole core team

[2:42:12] lost their housing in west county. So not just necessarily

[2:42:15] in Pinole, but in a west county city.

[2:42:18] This really shows that participants are from here.

[2:42:22] 42% of the.

[2:42:25] Women served by the Pinal core team, identify themselves as

[2:42:29] domestic violence survivors, which is a pretty.

[2:42:31] Important stat, I think. And there were 15 warming center

[2:42:35] placements, which is our night by night shelters.

[2:42:39] Shelters next slide.

[2:42:43] All right. And I just wanna end on a success

[2:42:45] story.

[2:42:47] So core had been engaging with a chronically homeless individual

[2:42:50] since 2017.

[2:42:52] Off and on, although this individual did get into housing

[2:42:56] briefly, they were not able to maintain it.

[2:43:00] So core reconnected with them back in July of this

[2:43:03] year.

[2:43:04] And the focus really was to secure stable housing that

[2:43:07] they could maintain on their own.

[2:43:10] During this consistent engagement with core.

[2:43:13] They were actually offered a permanent supportive housing opportunity.

[2:43:17] In December, which is permanent housing with supportive services attached.

[2:43:23] Upon receiving that housing and moving in.

[2:43:25] They express joy relief, renewed sense of hope for their

[2:43:28] future.

[2:43:29] And it really shows when we.

[2:43:32] Continuously engage maybe year after year contact, after contact. And

[2:43:35] we're able to get people connected to housing that has

[2:43:37] services that it works out.

[2:43:41] And that is it for us.

[2:43:44] Okay, happy to take questions.

[2:43:46] Questions. All right, so we'll take some questions from council.

[2:43:49] We'll start with council member Martinez, Ruben and work our

[2:43:52] way.

[2:43:53] Across. Thank you. I have three questions starting with a

[2:43:57] success story. You know, that's a long time, a long

[2:44:00] period to engage with someone.

[2:44:02] When you indicated they were unable to maintain their housing.

[2:44:06] What were the reasons for that?

[2:44:08] The housing, sorry, let me stand up. the housing

[2:44:12] that they were in, wasn't permanent supportive housing, so it

[2:44:15] didn't come. It wasn't attached with those supportive services. And

[2:44:18] those are really some of the key things that people

[2:44:20] need when moving into housing.

[2:44:22] Who have been unhoused for many years.

[2:44:25] Is having that supportive services attached. That means you have

[2:44:28] a case manager, maybe on site.

[2:44:30] That's working with you week after weekday after day.

[2:44:34] And working with you toward what goals.

[2:44:36] Really in maintaining your housing, that could be building life

[2:44:39] skills. Many of our participants haven't been in housing for

[2:44:42] a long time, or maybe they've never been in their

[2:44:44] own independent housing. So being able to build those life

[2:44:48] skills, like budgeting, being able to go to the grocery

[2:44:51] store on your own. There's a lot of those skills

[2:44:53] that you may not have built.

[2:44:55] If you haven't been in housing before.

[2:44:57] Thank you. Yeah. So earlier.

[2:45:00] There was mention of abatement support. And what came to

[2:45:03] mind was the homeless quote, homelessness or unhoused camps, is

[2:45:07] that where you were alluding to? And if.

[2:45:10] So tell us more, if not.

[2:45:12] Please tell us what you meant by abatement support.

[2:45:15] Were you referencing the point in time? Count.

[2:45:19] Sorry. Did you say it was early on in your

[2:45:20] presentation and you mentioned that some, that some of what

[2:45:23] you offer abatement support. So I wondered what that meant.

[2:45:26] Okay. Yeah, no problem. I thought you were connecting it

[2:45:28] to the pit, the point in time count. So, so

[2:45:31] yeah, so core has abatement protocol. So if any jurisdiction,

[2:45:36] public.

[2:45:37] Works has an area that they're looking to abate. We

[2:45:39] have a abatement protocol in a form that gets submitted

[2:45:42] to core where we come out, we engage with those

[2:45:44] individuals. We try to get them into services, offer supports,

[2:45:47] and really try and move them along so that they're

[2:45:50] not in impacted by an abatement. So we try to

[2:45:52] come in.

[2:45:53] Prior to somebody actually being abated and, and tagging an

[2:45:56] encampment. And so we really work in partnership with, with

[2:45:59] local jurisdictions to mitigate any of the, you know, impacts

[2:46:03] of somebody being abated and getting all their items taken

[2:46:05] away and how to move local location altogether.

[2:46:08] Okay, thank you.

[2:46:10] So if there is someone that is on the streets.

[2:46:14] And appears to not be housed. What is the best

[2:46:18] point of contact? Is it two 11? Is it our,

[2:46:21] our Pinole police department? Dispatch number?

[2:46:24] Or so that's one but related.

[2:46:28] If there

[2:46:30] appears to be items.

[2:46:33] That belong to someone and those items are.

[2:46:37] Under and overpass.

[2:46:40] Yes. Would that be Caltrans? Mm-hmm so who, who

[2:46:43] do we call?

[2:46:44] Yeah. Yeah, it's a great question. We pulled that slide

[2:46:47] because we were limited on time, but so there's a

[2:46:50] couple different ways that you can reach us. You can

[2:46:51] call two 11 and there's an option three to connect

[2:46:54] with core. And then we have a menu of options

[2:46:56] for community member law, law enforcement, PD, hospitals. So two

[2:47:01] one is a great way to reach.

[2:47:02] Us we're available seven days a week from 7:00 AM until

[2:47:06] midnight and or community members can call Pinole non-emergency police.

[2:47:11] And they have a way to reach us either their

[2:47:14] direct core team and or 2, 1, 1.

[2:47:16] The quad city team is not the only team that

[2:47:18] works in the city. We also leverage many of our

[2:47:20] other teams. We have teams dedicated to families, the reentry

[2:47:23] population folks with high health needs. So we'll really try

[2:47:26] and find a team that's available and, and dispatch them

[2:47:29] out.

[2:47:30] As it relates to the freeway overpasses that is Caltrans

[2:47:34] property.

[2:47:35] We do have a great relationship with Caltrans. We have

[2:47:38] a couple state grants, encampment resolution grants. That's really opened

[2:47:41] up.

[2:47:42] Really nice communication channels with Caltran so that we do

[2:47:45] coordinate with them when there is an area to abate.

[2:47:48] But what we try to do is offer services and

[2:47:50] engage. And re-engage, I've seen some folks under the overpasses

[2:47:54] as of late, and they were very resistant to services,

[2:47:57] but our team has been going out consistently and they're

[2:47:59] now open to.

[2:48:01] Speaking with us and working with us. So.

[2:48:03] Oftentimes through kind of consistent engagement, we're able to make

[2:48:06] inroads.

[2:48:07] Inroads. We also have a lot of folks with high

[2:48:09] mental health needs, substance use needs. And so we are

[2:48:13] also working through some of those challenges and barriers and

[2:48:15] will call in our mobile crisis teams if needed as

[2:48:19] well as connect with other services. So it's kind of

[2:48:21] a patchwork, but yeah.

[2:48:26] Thank you.

[2:48:27] So I'm thinking based on.

[2:48:30] General experience with Caltrans Caltrans would not be the first

[2:48:33] to call.

[2:48:35] Would you concur?

[2:48:38] Correct Caltrans. Isn't gonna provide services to those individuals. We

[2:48:41] would be really the first ones to call, to communicate

[2:48:44] with, to.

[2:48:45] Support people from moving into a, a more habitable location,

[2:48:49] more safe location. Thank you. You're welcome. Okay.

[2:48:52] Council member Toms. Yes. Thank you for the presentation.

[2:48:57] You mentioned, you know, that there's.

[2:49:00] 26 participants and you had 46 contacts. So you're contacting.

[2:49:06] Several of them more than once. Correct. Is there an

[2:49:09] advantage.

[2:49:10] To them ultimately finding

[2:49:13] services finding a room, finding a unit.

[2:49:17] The more that you contact.

[2:49:19] With them or is it really up to them to.

[2:49:22] Be receptive to accepting.

[2:49:25] Help. It's a really great question. It's a, it's a

[2:49:28] both. And oftentimes those multiple contacts in the start are

[2:49:32] used to build engagement and trust. Somebody that's been living

[2:49:36] outside for many, many years is often not gonna say,

[2:49:38] Hey, I'm gonna come with you to the shelf. I,

[2:49:40] they might be comfortable living outside. They might.

[2:49:43] Have been other traumas or reasons why they don't want

[2:49:45] to come in. So we really do repeated contacts to

[2:49:47] let them know what services we have available that, that

[2:49:50] were folks that they can trust. And then we'll start

[2:49:52] small. But those repeated contacts might look like taking somebody's

[2:49:57] to the D M V to get a, an ID.

[2:49:58] It might look like taking somebody to.

[2:50:01] A local apartment complex to fill out an application to

[2:50:04] a doctor's appointment. So repeated contacts really do help move

[2:50:09] somebody from outside to inside.

[2:50:11] And I didn't mention it, but you know, you can

[2:50:13] probably see, we take data very seriously. And we have

[2:50:16] a, we collect data on every contact that we provide,

[2:50:19] every services that's given. And so through that, we're able

[2:50:23] to kind of kind of connect the dots that those

[2:50:25] contacts can help folks.

[2:50:27] Ultimately move from, you know, into housing.

[2:50:30] Excellent. Thank you. You're welcome. Can't remember, thank you both

[2:50:34] for your presentation and, and also very proud at a

[2:50:36] Pinole residents doing this very important work. We appreciate your

[2:50:39] help. You're of the folks that you've served, who are

[2:50:42] unhoused and Pinole, even after repeated con contact.

[2:50:47] How, what percentage of those folks have not been receptive

[2:50:50] to.

[2:50:51] Getting resources or housing.

[2:50:53] And receiving this. That's a great question. It's hard to

[2:50:56] track that because the, we have to.

[2:51:00] Somebody has to be open to giving us their demographic

[2:51:02] information in order for us to.

[2:51:05] Collect data on them. And we don't collect information on

[2:51:08] who is.

[2:51:09] Refusing services, but it's a really good question. And it's

[2:51:12] something that we can look, look at is who, who

[2:51:14] ends up, who does not is refusing services, but more

[2:51:17] times than not with continued and repeat engagement, they do

[2:51:20] open up over time, but it might take three or

[2:51:22] four tens, sometimes 10 attempts, plus for somebody to say,

[2:51:27] yes,

[2:51:27] I'll give you our, my information and if they don't

[2:51:29] want to, they don't have to, we'll take an alias.

[2:51:32] Alias to, you know, to collect the information, to kind

[2:51:35] of, you know, track the services that are being provided.

[2:51:37] Great to hear.

[2:51:39] You mentioned low income and loss of job with the

[2:51:42] leading causes of homelessness also said 75% report, a disabling

[2:51:46] condition from the folks that you have worked with.

[2:51:49] Was the signaling condition. The reason.

[2:51:51] Of job loss and, and being of a, a lower

[2:51:55] income background mm-hmm or, or were those two not

[2:51:57] connected.

[2:51:59] They're not necessarily

[2:52:01] connected. They're two separate questions on our, on our intake.

[2:52:04] And when somebody says what led to your homelessness, they

[2:52:07] can check off many boxes. Somebody can say job loss,

[2:52:10] you know, they have a disability.

[2:52:12] Divorce things of that nature, but those aren't connected. But

[2:52:15] what we do look at is, you know, when, when

[2:52:17] we do see a higher disabling conditions, it it's a

[2:52:19] population has a much higher service need.

[2:52:22] And so they're, you know, needing a higher number of

[2:52:24] services. Gotcha. Mm-hmm thank you. My last question here

[2:52:27] is about staff coordination with, with the city of Pinole.

[2:52:31] Not all residents know about how great this program is

[2:52:34] or, or that it even exists.

[2:52:36] Exists. Most of the time residents will call.

[2:52:40] Our our PD to assist on house residents.

[2:52:44] Residents on, on the police side of things, desert officers

[2:52:48] automatically.

[2:52:49] Refer them to core. Do they work simultaneously with each

[2:52:54] other to provide resources? Or how does that sort of

[2:52:56] work? Yeah, another really great question. So they will Pinole

[2:53:01] dispatch. So the quad city to team will start their

[2:53:03] day and call in into dispatch. Let them know that

[2:53:05] we're here. They'll put us on the board and then

[2:53:07] if.

[2:53:07] Non-emergency is getting calls for folks who are unhoused and

[2:53:10] there's no other issue, any criminal matter, then they'll call

[2:53:13] our quad city team directly. So they have our cell

[2:53:16] phone numbers and then they'll call us. And they'll, it's

[2:53:18] really an, an alternative response. It's diverting police away from,

[2:53:21] you know, you know, community issues that, that don't involve

[2:53:24] law enforcement.

[2:53:25] So we take those referrals very, you know, directly from,

[2:53:28] from dispatch. And we've done a lot of work in

[2:53:30] our, continuing to build on that, to make sure that

[2:53:33] all officers know our services, we've done some outreach and

[2:53:36] meet and greets. I know Shelby's working currently to try

[2:53:38] and set up some more time cuz officers change and,

[2:53:41] you know,

[2:53:43] the community kind of safety specialist changeover. And so it's

[2:53:46] always important for us to kind of continue to let

[2:53:48] folks know that we're here and what we do. Hey,

[2:53:50] those are my questions. Thank you. You're welcome.

[2:53:53] This is awesome. I mean, I, I know that we

[2:53:55] talked.

[2:53:56] When we first started this program, we really didn't have

[2:53:59] too much data other than.

[2:54:01] The work that you were doing beforehand.

[2:54:03] Seeing the connection between the police department and your group

[2:54:07] has been.

[2:54:08] Been huge for us in, in Pinole. I can think

[2:54:10] of maybe a couple times where.

[2:54:13] I've seen unhoused and it looked more like drug addiction

[2:54:17] looked mental health.

[2:54:19] And with the kids and, you know, in Pinole, that's

[2:54:21] kind of a rare scene on Fitzgerald, but to know

[2:54:25] that there's a service there to help people is, is

[2:54:28] fantastic.

[2:54:31] I'm seeing this working in the data's great. And my

[2:54:34] question is.

[2:54:37] I guess

[2:54:38] what would be the max of your services? I mean,

[2:54:42] if.

[2:54:43] Where you were saying, Hey, we need more help. Or,

[2:54:45] you know, like I, I'm seeing 81 people that, that

[2:54:48] to me seems like a lot of, a lot of

[2:54:49] people.

[2:54:51] How I, I guess, gauging.

[2:54:53] In, in the world of, of.

[2:54:55] This work is that normal? Is that.

[2:54:59] Comfortable comfortable.

[2:55:01] Size population to be working with with the city of

[2:55:04] Pinole.

[2:55:06] What, what are you seeing? I guess?

[2:55:09] In in, in this work.

[2:55:11] It's I don't it's, it's hard to say, cuz we're

[2:55:14] only within our first six months of our mm-hmm ,

[2:55:16] you know, work here. So I, I, I don't really

[2:55:18] have like a comparison point, but when you look at

[2:55:20] other cities, like for example, El Cerrito, we have kind

[2:55:23] of similar numbers with our first six months of services.

[2:55:25] It's a.

[2:55:27] There's not a huge unhoused need, but there's enough where

[2:55:31] it's growing and, and that by providing that resources and

[2:55:34] support, we're able to, you know, move folks inside and

[2:55:38] it, you know, reduces the number of people who are

[2:55:40] continuing to live outside. So I think with the next,

[2:55:43] you know, six months or so, we'll have a better.

[2:55:45] Kind of okay. Data set to look at and then

[2:55:48] kind of year over year. So different cities that have

[2:55:50] invested in core over many, many years, we can see

[2:55:53] that some, you know, three years looking back, what are

[2:55:55] your numbers now? And where are they at? Future doesn't

[2:55:57] necessarily mean that core is the reason why that numbers

[2:56:00] aren't going up or down necessarily, but you can't kind

[2:56:02] of gauge.

[2:56:04] Those services? Well, I mean, just seeing loss of job.

[2:56:08] Mm-hmm the economy. I, I guess what I'm thinking

[2:56:11] is is that.

[2:56:12] Is there a point where you have to scale your

[2:56:14] operations up?

[2:56:16] And what would that number mm-hmm look like and

[2:56:18] how do we as a city help when that scale

[2:56:20] happens? Mm-hmm I, I know that the communication is

[2:56:24] pretty tight between Pinole. I'm just trying to understand where,

[2:56:26] where does the.

[2:56:28] The Hey, we need more help.

[2:56:31] Button. Yeah, we, I mean, we're all we always need.

[2:56:34] We always need more, more services. So our quad city

[2:56:37] team, so currently Pinole Hercules share a third of a

[2:56:40] team. So a team is 40 hours a week. El

[2:56:42] Cerrito has 33% of those, a hours sample Pablo's 33%

[2:56:46] in the then Pinole and Hercules were sharing those days.

[2:56:49] So the more boots on the ground that we have,

[2:56:51] the better we are to, you know, address the need

[2:56:54] when it's coming up. We're not 9 1 1. So we can't

[2:56:57] have a, an immediate response. When we get a call,

[2:56:59] we have to triage our calls based on kind of

[2:57:00] the needs coming in. But yeah, I, I would say

[2:57:03] that we're, we're kind of getting to that point and

[2:57:06] I think once we.

[2:57:07] Close out this year, we'll be able to look back

[2:57:09] from 20, you know, from 25 to 26, to see

[2:57:12] how, you know, what those increases have been.

[2:57:15] What I w I do wanna share is that.

[2:57:17] Looking at other cities, the number of first time homeless

[2:57:20] and Pinole is very high. So that 60, I think

[2:57:22] it was 68%.

[2:57:24] And I think our more recent data point was I

[2:57:26] think up to 70% of folks that were contacting Pinole

[2:57:29] our first time homeless.

[2:57:31] Which means that they recently lost their housing, they're new

[2:57:34] on the streets. And that's a really great opportunity to

[2:57:38] support people, to move.

[2:57:40] Into housing, the longer you're outside, the harder it is

[2:57:42] to get yourself out of that situation.

[2:57:45] So I, I would wanna plug the city of El

[2:57:48] Cerrito.

[2:57:50] Has a housing security fund. So they have kind of

[2:57:52] like a flexible fund it's I think around $15,000 a

[2:57:55] year. And it supports, you know, flex funding, short term

[2:57:59] kind of needs. So if somebody needs a gas card

[2:58:01] to get to work, that's gonna get them their income

[2:58:04] in order to get into housing that we can provide

[2:58:05] with that. If somebody, if we have a.

[2:58:08] Family with their kids who are living in their car

[2:58:10] and their unit's gonna be coming up in the next

[2:58:12] couple of weeks. We can put them into a hotel.

[2:58:14] So the kids aren't having to live in a car.

[2:58:17] Help with depo first and last month's deposit. So.

[2:58:20] Those are some of the interventions that we are looking

[2:58:22] at as successful kind of ways to support those who

[2:58:24] are first time homeless. So that when I was looking

[2:58:26] at the data, that was what was standing out.

[2:58:29] Another couple data points that stood out was the increase

[2:58:32] in from 24 to 25 of our youth, our children.

[2:58:37] So children and families, as well as our seniors. So

[2:58:39] we're looking at vulnerable populations as well. That's also, those

[2:58:42] are also, you know, things that we can consider and

[2:58:44] how we kind of tailor our approach and our services.

[2:58:47] Cuz not all in-house community members are somebody who's been

[2:58:50] outside for 20 years. Right. We have folks that are,

[2:58:52] have just lost their housing and others who, you know,

[2:58:55] haven't did you have a general idea of the age

[2:58:57] group?

[2:58:58] That were

[2:59:01] we're in Pinole that may have lost housing.

[2:59:05] We, I don't have a specific, I don't have age

[2:59:07] groups of those first time homeless, but it is something

[2:59:10] that we can come, I can come back with, but

[2:59:12] we do have just general kind of brackets of our

[2:59:14] kind of age ranges of those who we have served.

[2:59:16] And, and I'm happy to put, provide. We have all

[2:59:18] of our demographic information. We can, you know, provide them

[2:59:21] right. We do provide monthly.

[2:59:22] Reports on a semi-annual that can be reviewed great as

[2:59:26] well. I think the only.

[2:59:29] Thing. The only other question I have is if.

[2:59:32] If I know, like let's say I'm, I know that.

[2:59:36] In three months, like, you know, I just lost my

[2:59:38] job.

[2:59:39] In two months, I am going to be in.

[2:59:43] In trouble. Does that prohibit me from contacting core?

[2:59:48] Early, I guess I'm trying to understand. Yeah, no, it's

[2:59:52] a great question rather than wait till the two weeks

[2:59:55] before I'm I'm about to be homeless or.

[2:59:58] Already homeless.

[3:00:00] There's there's a stigma there that individuals might be experiencing

[3:00:04] when they know, Hey, I have to pull the plug

[3:00:06] on this apartment. Mm-hmm in order to be able

[3:00:08] to feed my family.

[3:00:10] While I'm in a car until I can get work.

[3:00:13] I'm trying to figure out, is there a service.

[3:00:16] There is, or, or do you provide like prevent mm-hmm

[3:00:18] so I'm just trying to connect the dots

[3:00:21] where if somebody is it's going bad.

[3:00:24] We know it's going bad. Yep. And how do we

[3:00:27] kind of ease that transition to core and then back

[3:00:30] into housing well, hope what we would love to

[3:00:32] do is prevent them from losing their housing altogether. Right.

[3:00:35] And so what I would tell that family as to

[3:00:36] call 2, 1, 1, and to ask for prevention resources, cuz they'res

[3:00:40] resources that can help somebody. If you're back.

[3:00:42] PA, you know, if you're, you know, back due on

[3:00:45] rent, maybe you were out of work for a period

[3:00:47] of time and now you have a job and you

[3:00:48] can pay your rent, but you're in arrears or your

[3:00:50] utilities bills are in arrears. So there's prevention programs. It's

[3:00:53] not core, but we work very closely with the other

[3:00:55] prevention, you know, providers. So we would say call 2, 1 11

[3:00:58] and see if there's any prevention dollars that that would.

[3:01:00] Help. If they're unable, perhaps prevention isn't available or they're

[3:01:05] not eligible for that resource, then they can most definitely

[3:01:08] contact contact core. But our work really is to work

[3:01:11] with folks who are unhoused and living outside. It doesn't

[3:01:14] mean that we can't, you know, support somebody who's gonna

[3:01:16] be losing their housing.

[3:01:19] For example with El Cerita with their housing security fund,

[3:01:22] we core does support folks who are in that exact

[3:01:24] situation. So.

[3:01:26] We will work with people who are about to lose

[3:01:28] their housing and then core will facilitate that, that check

[3:01:31] cutting and to support them with maintaining their housing.

[3:01:36] Thank you for that. I I'm, I'm glad that there

[3:01:38] is that because we always talk about the services right

[3:01:41] after something traumatic happens, but there's almost like a.

[3:01:46] A way to kind of ease.

[3:01:48] Into that not so good situation so that it doesn't

[3:01:52] break you. Right? I mean, that's typically where I think

[3:01:54] you're running into people that have just.

[3:01:57] Lost everything and, and are dealing with the mental trauma

[3:02:00] for that.

[3:02:01] Where there's a way to kind of, you know, let

[3:02:03] somebody.

[3:02:05] Y out into, into that situation. Easier. Absolutely.

[3:02:09] Okay, well, no, I, those were my questions and, and.

[3:02:12] Thank you for the responses. We'll go to public comment.

[3:02:15] For the presentation.

[3:02:19] We have Raphael menace.

[3:02:22] And then Anthony Val spring online. Great. Thank you.

[3:02:25] Go ahead, speaker.

[3:02:29] Good evening, mayor council, staff, mayors, public mayors, Rael mass

[3:02:32] resident Pinole. I apologies for not being there in person

[3:02:35] this evening, but I'm unwell going into more details on

[3:02:38] that drinks as to be heard.

[3:02:42] I have some questions.

[3:02:44] Questions about the slide on page 18, the co Pinole.

[3:02:48] July through December, basically slide.

[3:02:52] Were there any cases?

[3:02:54] Where the rent being raised was the cause of someone

[3:02:58] becoming homeless or was it just.

[3:03:00] Loss of income led to.

[3:03:03] Becoming homeless more directly.

[3:03:07] Secondly

[3:03:10] I'm not quite sure how to match up all the

[3:03:11] numbers.

[3:03:12] Because if you go to say.

[3:03:15] The first page where you see numbers, page 13, where

[3:03:18] it's housing needs a Pinole. You've got a point in

[3:03:20] time. Count of.

[3:03:22] 12 lost housing of 40 served by core of.

[3:03:26] 81. So one question I have there is.

[3:03:30] When you've got 30 lost housing and no in 24

[3:03:32] and 40 lost housing and Pinole in 25.

[3:03:36] How much of an overlap is there between.

[3:03:39] 30 and 40

[3:03:41] are ALS of the 30 from the prior year included

[3:03:44] in the 40. Is it 40 new people? Is it

[3:03:46] a mix? Do you have data, a granular.

[3:03:49] Enough level to be able to track people in that

[3:03:53] way.

[3:03:55] Secondly

[3:03:59] just figuring out the number of people that you serve,

[3:04:02] because going back again to page 18, you have 44

[3:04:05] unduplicated participants served.

[3:04:08] And then on page 19, you say there's 26 participants

[3:04:13] served through 46 contacts.

[3:04:16] Contacts. And so

[3:04:20] I, I guess my question is.

[3:04:23] Is it 44 people that you served or is it

[3:04:25] 26 people that you served?

[3:04:29] And then finally with regards to the success story.

[3:04:35] I'm assuming this person is still.

[3:04:37] In supportive housing, but I just wanna double check on

[3:04:40] that and make sure, because right now the story reads,

[3:04:42] like it basically ends in 25 with the person.

[3:04:45] Entering supportive housings. I want to be sure that.

[3:04:49] They're continuing to be in supportive housing.

[3:04:56] And

[3:04:57] I guess that's all my comments on this side. Thank

[3:04:58] you.

[3:05:01] Okay. So the questions that we got what's the 26th.

[3:05:06] Just real quick. If we can answer that.

[3:05:08] That comment. And then the supportive housing one.

[3:05:11] Yeah. So the, the 44.

[3:05:14] I believe the, let me, let me go back to

[3:05:17] my slides.

[3:05:19] So the first

[3:05:21] I just wanna make sure I have my numbers.

[3:05:24] Correct.

[3:05:26] Yes. So those 44 unduplicated participants, those were.

[3:05:31] Touches by all of our core teams. So we have

[3:05:32] 23 core teams that are funded, so all of our

[3:05:36] court. So this, that slide was looking at any, any.

[3:05:40] Any one of our core teams that touched somebody in

[3:05:41] Pinole, those were our data.

[3:05:43] Outputs, the following slide is specific to the, the quad

[3:05:47] city team.

[3:05:49] So the quad city team, our Pinole core team, they

[3:05:52] touch 26 participants through those 46 contacts. So that is

[3:05:56] specific to the team that's funded.

[3:05:58] And as Shelby was sharing that.

[3:06:01] That, that quad city team made about half of our

[3:06:04] contacts on the city of Pinole. So we're doing the

[3:06:06] quad city. Team's doing a lot of work here, basically.

[3:06:08] So we're looking at all core teams contacts versus just

[3:06:11] the team contacts from the funded team. Great. Thank you

[3:06:14] for, for that and this, for this success story support.

[3:06:18] Yeah. The individuals.

[3:06:19] Is still housed and that housing is deeply subsidized housing

[3:06:24] and those housing units are for folks with.

[3:06:28] Some type of disabling or chronic condition. So most of

[3:06:30] the time they're just working to pay their rent and

[3:06:33] keep things moving. But yeah, they are definitely still.

[3:06:36] Successfully housed. Right.

[3:06:38] Okay, so we'll go to the next speaker.

[3:06:41] Anthony Voss.

[3:06:49] Mr. Voss, Frank, you might be muted.

[3:06:51] Muted. Oh, hello. Can you hear me? Yes. Yeah, we

[3:06:55] got you.

[3:06:57] Oh, yes, I, I was.

[3:07:00] Wondering were the public

[3:07:03] info here.

[3:07:05] I, it wasn't clear whether your service.

[3:07:09] Core that is, or your core service.

[3:07:13] The field work.

[3:07:14] People that go out and make the field call the

[3:07:17] field worker.

[3:07:18] Contact people are they

[3:07:22] first level people, are they professionally?

[3:07:24] Trained or do you have different levels of.

[3:07:28] Expertise that work with

[3:07:30] with people out in the field.

[3:07:33] For the speaker, your contacts. And is that a 24 7

[3:07:36] service or is just your switchboard?

[3:07:40] Operator at 24 7.

[3:07:43] Service that operates seven days a week around the clock.

[3:07:48] And then with regard to.

[3:07:50] Loiters or panhandles and things like that.

[3:07:55] You know, I, I I've experienced firsthand or secondhand, like.

[3:08:01] You know, there might be one person in front of

[3:08:02] a retail store on a corner.

[3:08:05] Then again, there might be two like a husband and

[3:08:07] wife team. And then again, there's like three or four.

[3:08:09] Maybe they take a whole family.

[3:08:12] I seen from time to time, be it at the

[3:08:16] trader Joe's shopping center, sprout shopping center up on Fitzer

[3:08:20] drive.

[3:08:21] Fitzgerald drive. And then next thing you know, they're jumping

[3:08:23] into a late model van, whether they came from another

[3:08:26] city.

[3:08:27] Or within our town deer track the people that come

[3:08:30] from.

[3:08:31] Outside of Pinal and entrepreneur. And then how would you

[3:08:35] recommend or suggest as well as the.

[3:08:38] Police department. How, how, how would the public be addressing

[3:08:43] those people? Like.

[3:08:45] The the, the panhandler sort of speak.

[3:08:50] Would you, would you say, go ahead and donate and

[3:08:54] give them food that they need?

[3:08:56] And or some, some monetary money and, and so on,

[3:09:00] so forth. And then how would you.

[3:09:03] Deal with

[3:09:05] I don't know the correct term, but people are moving

[3:09:07] around, you know, like nomads across. I don't want to

[3:09:10] use the word transient, but Mr. ****, you have 45

[3:09:13] seconds.

[3:09:15] I've seen a few people like that. One case in

[3:09:19] point.

[3:09:20] He he's, he's a young, young man. Like he looks

[3:09:22] like he's in his twenties, maybe.

[3:09:25] And I, I think he has, I I've talked to

[3:09:27] him.

[3:09:28] Once or twice. And, and, and he has a dog,

[3:09:31] you know,

[3:09:32] and it's a two part question here. It's a nice.

[3:09:35] Alaskan Husky, a brown and white Alaskan Husky.

[3:09:39] And he is a middle-aged young, Caucasian gentleman.

[3:09:42] And he moves around from like certain times of the

[3:09:46] day. He'll be in Hercules around the Hercules strip mall.

[3:09:51] Center acro across from the post office and by, by

[3:09:55] one or two of those restaurants with his dog.

[3:09:58] And then another time you see him walking.

[3:10:00] Okay, thank thank you, speaker.

[3:10:04] I'm not sure if there was any questions.

[3:10:07] Questions in there, but questions. Yeah.

[3:10:11] I'm happy to address it. Thank you. If you would.

[3:10:13] Yeah. Yeah. I'm happy. I was gonna say that, that

[3:10:15] we could answer .

[3:10:17] But please go ahead. I was trying to, to track

[3:10:20] them as best as I can.

[3:10:22] So I think the first question was around kind of

[3:10:24] the, the background of our field-based teams, our outreach staff,

[3:10:28] majority of them have lived experience. So there's no, they're

[3:10:32] not mental health clinicians. We don't have an educational background.

[3:10:35] You don't need to have a bachelor's degree. We really

[3:10:38] look for folks that are.

[3:10:40] Compassionate and are, want to do the work and, and

[3:10:44] some recent staff services that we've done. I think about

[3:10:46] 80% of our team has lived experience. So they've either

[3:10:49] been unhoused. They have family members who have been unhoused.

[3:10:51] And when you can, can connect with some and can

[3:10:54] understand where they're coming from, it really helps to build

[3:10:56] out engagement. I think that.

[3:10:58] That's a part of our success is that our teams

[3:11:01] have walked the walk.

[3:11:03] I think the second question was around our hours of

[3:11:06] operation. We're not 24 7. We operate seven days a week

[3:11:10] from 7:00 AM until midnight. The majority of our teams are

[3:11:13] operational Monday through Friday. So after hours it's more limit

[3:11:17] in on the weekends, it's limited, but all of those.

[3:11:20] Calls come in through core dispatch through calling two 11

[3:11:23] and pressing pound three.

[3:11:27] I think the next question was around.

[3:11:30] Kind of how to handle loitering and panhandling.

[3:11:33] So it really is a personal decision. How folks want

[3:11:36] to address, if you wanna give money or you wanna

[3:11:38] give food, we recommend providing services and letting folks know

[3:11:43] how to get services. Our closest service center multi service

[3:11:47] center is in Richmond. It's at the greater Richmond interface

[3:11:49] program.

[3:11:51] Interfaith program, you can get meals there. You can get

[3:11:52] some light case management. There's also a shelter in Richmond

[3:11:57] called the bay area rescue mission. So we would much,

[3:12:00] we would be directing people into services rather than providing

[3:12:03] cash, but it is everyone's choice.

[3:12:07] And we really try and work with local law enforcement

[3:12:10] so that we're not stepping over into an area. That's

[3:12:13] not ours. If anything is criminal in nature, that's not

[3:12:16] for core to address, but if it's social needs and

[3:12:19] that's definitely something that we will be, that we will

[3:12:21] be assisting with. So somebody is sleeping in, in.

[3:12:25] A business doorway. We can go in there and check

[3:12:28] in with them. See how they're doing. Offer, offer services.

[3:12:31] Services and, and kind of on that. I, I, I

[3:12:35] didn't mention it and it's probably implied, but all of

[3:12:37] our services are voluntary, so we can't force anyone to,

[3:12:41] to connect with us. So regarding the gentleman with the

[3:12:43] dog, it core has, you know, we're, we're.

[3:12:48] We're very familiar with many, if not all of the

[3:12:51] unhoused community members here in Pinole and will continue to

[3:12:53] offer services. And if somebody says, Nope, we don't wanna

[3:12:56] talk to you. We will give some distance. We will

[3:12:59] return and come back. But if at a certain point

[3:13:01] of they say, I have a no interest in, in

[3:13:02] your services. We'll, we'll cool off for a minute.

[3:13:06] But we can't force anyone to take, to take, to

[3:13:08] take anything that we're we're given out or to, you

[3:13:10] know, take our services.

[3:13:12] Services, but through continued engagement more times than not, they

[3:13:15] open up over a period of time.

[3:13:17] Fantastic. I think that was.

[3:13:20] I think that was most of them. I think I

[3:13:21] cut. Yeah. Okay. So we'll bring it back to council.

[3:13:24] Any comments?

[3:13:26] Comments council members decide

[3:13:29] thank you mayor I'd have some comments. A few questions

[3:13:32] actually came up after some follow up here.

[3:13:35] You mentioned the housing flex fund from El Cerrito, $15,000

[3:13:39] annually that they budgeted for, what type of materials or

[3:13:43] services do they provide through that fund? And is it

[3:13:45] complimentary to what you all do and, and, and is

[3:13:48] core.

[3:13:50] Responsible for requesting those funds from the city who approves

[3:13:53] it. Mm-hmm tell me how that kind of works

[3:13:55] there. Yeah, so they, it it's part of their contract.

[3:13:58] So they are contracting with core for our service provision.

[3:14:01] And then there is a line in their budget for

[3:14:03] the housing secure fund. So that money comes over to.

[3:14:06] To core. And then we are working with the city

[3:14:08] for approval. When those requests come in for the housing

[3:14:11] flex fund.

[3:14:13] I think we have, I, I don't have it off

[3:14:15] the top, our breakdown, but it could be a hoteling,

[3:14:18] some short, some like a security deposit, but we do

[3:14:21] track all of the.

[3:14:24] Checks that we cut to understand kind of what, you

[3:14:26] know, what kind of funding we're providing to support somebody

[3:14:29] from getting into housing.

[3:14:30] Gotcha. But it comes straight to core. And then we

[3:14:33] partner with the city to approve all, any check that

[3:14:35] we cut.

[3:14:36] Makes sense has El Cerrito used all of their housing?

[3:14:40] Security funds at the end of a fiscal school year.

[3:14:43] Last year we did. I think we might have left

[3:14:46] a little change on the table. Mm-hmm and I

[3:14:49] pardoned me up, I think, are we, was it, it

[3:14:51] might have been 15 the first year. Is it 25

[3:14:52] this year? 20. So they increased it. So 15 was,

[3:14:55] I believe there first year for their first pilot year

[3:14:58] and this year, because we were pretty successful with it.

[3:15:00] They increas.

[3:15:01] Increased it to 25,000 to give us enough of a

[3:15:03] buffer.

[3:15:04] I, I don't know if we're halfway spent at this

[3:15:07] point. We're about halfway we're about halfway spent. So we're

[3:15:10] right where we would like to be at this point

[3:15:11] in time, in the year.

[3:15:13] Great. Thank you. And just wanna say.

[3:15:16] You know, our PD does an amazing job at humanizing.

[3:15:19] These folks when they do interact with, with unhoused people.

[3:15:22] And so this is so important, especially during a time

[3:15:25] when a lot of.

[3:15:26] Cities are particularly trying to be more punitive and, and

[3:15:30] criminalizing homelessness. This is an even going to force treatment.

[3:15:33] This is such an essential service.

[3:15:36] And I'm con I'm very.

[3:15:38] Concerned about like many people, HR, one cuts, cuts to

[3:15:42] Medicaid.

[3:15:44] The mayor mentioned the economy and how that, that may

[3:15:47] affect folks in the coming years.

[3:15:50] Bless you and

[3:15:53] yeah. Just curious to see whether or not the need

[3:15:55] for this increases of your next year's and, and, and

[3:15:57] would love to support any way that we, we could

[3:15:59] as a council. So that's my comments. Thanks mayor. Great.

[3:16:03] Okay. Seeing no other comments, wanna thank you for coming

[3:16:06] out and look forward to the six month report for

[3:16:09] the annual data.

[3:16:11] You're welcome. Appreciate it. Thank you. Thank you.

[3:16:14] Have a good evening.

[3:16:16] Okay, so moving on to.

[3:16:20] Eight B three update the 2008 neighborhood traffic calming policy.

[3:16:26] City. Yes. Thank you very much, Mr. Mayor, we have

[3:16:30] your public works director coming up.

[3:16:33] And she is here to present the update on the

[3:16:35] 2000.

[3:16:36] The traffic calming policy update.

[3:16:44] Good evening.

[3:16:47] If, if I may just take.

[3:16:50] One minute of your time.

[3:16:52] To thank you.

[3:16:55] For recognizing Arab Americans.

[3:17:09] I worked under a number of governing bodies over the

[3:17:13] years.

[3:17:15] Never witnessed such recognition.

[3:17:19] Except for pinhole. This is this second year in a

[3:17:22] row. So thank you very much.

[3:17:30] With that.

[3:17:33] I would like to share with you some.

[3:17:36] Brief information on

[3:17:39] of the neighborhood traffic coming program.

[3:17:45] And depending on your

[3:17:49] interest in more details. I'll be happy to bring the

[3:17:52] item back.

[3:17:54] With the track change document for approval.

[3:17:57] Either as a consent item or as a, a new

[3:18:02] business item.

[3:18:05] Next page, please.

[3:18:11] The reason we are bringing.

[3:18:15] This brief presentation on traffic coming in this meeting.

[3:18:20] Is because you, the active transportation plan.

[3:18:27] Will come before you for approval.

[3:18:30] In the next council meeting.

[3:18:32] And there is reference to the update of the traffic

[3:18:35] calming policy.

[3:18:37] The existing policy was first the, the developed in 2008.

[3:18:43] And as you know, the capital.

[3:18:46] Improvement plan has

[3:18:49] an annual traffic calming project.

[3:18:52] Although this year, we're not utilizing the funds for individual

[3:18:57] traffic calming projects.

[3:18:59] Projects we combine this fund.

[3:19:01] As part of the pavement rehabilitation project.

[3:19:05] That will be vetted out for construction.

[3:19:10] Within a week to 10 days.

[3:19:14] For implementation of three flat top speed homes on Pinole

[3:19:18] valley road. And also because of.

[3:19:21] The H sub grant is not sufficient for rectangular, rapid.

[3:19:27] Flashing beacon that will be installed.

[3:19:29] At Pinal valley road and Savage. So we're adding to

[3:19:33] that cost.

[3:19:34] That's why we did not pursue additional implementation this fiscal

[3:19:38] year.

[3:19:40] But it is budgeted.

[3:19:43] For 200,000 per year.

[3:19:47] Which will

[3:19:49] will come before you as part of the budget.

[3:19:53] Was the same amount for your consideration.

[3:19:57] Next slide, please.

[3:20:02] This slide.

[3:20:04] Will briefly describe

[3:20:07] the review elements.

[3:20:10] Elements contained in the policy to.

[3:20:12] Assess request for traffic calming projects.

[3:20:16] Traffic coming in general.

[3:20:18] Is best implemented on an area wide basis.

[3:20:22] To avoid diverting traffic.

[3:20:25] To, to neighboring areas or to parallel.

[3:20:29] Corridors and the policy.

[3:20:32] Contains a process for initiating a petition.

[3:20:37] For the city staff review.

[3:20:40] And consideration and relation to a number.

[3:20:44] Of determining factors.

[3:20:46] Depending on the size of the, the project, if it's

[3:20:49] not site specific, but more as an area wide basis.

[3:20:55] It comes before the traffic and pedestrian safety.

[3:20:59] Committee for the review and recommendations.

[3:21:02] And followed by

[3:21:04] consideration and approval by the city council.

[3:21:08] Next slide, please.

[3:21:17] There are a number.

[3:21:20] Of criteria that we would like to revise.

[3:21:24] Revise. And we also would like to add a few

[3:21:28] additional criteria.

[3:21:30] The first one, the current.

[3:21:33] Policy requires that the corridor would have at least.

[3:21:38] $1,500 vehicle. I'm sorry.

[3:21:42] 1500 vehicles per day.

[3:21:45] And 150.

[3:21:48] Vehicles per hour, that's higher than a local street. The,

[3:21:51] the highway capacity manual.

[3:21:54] Has a provision of about a thousand vehicle per day

[3:21:57] for a local street.

[3:21:59] We would like to make it more, less stringent.

[3:22:05] By

[3:22:07] changing right. The criteria to local streets.

[3:22:11] Or minor residential.

[3:22:13] Collectors because traffic coming could be implemented on collectors trees

[3:22:19] D depending on the surrounding land uses and the need.

[3:22:23] To reduce the, the vehicle traffic volumes and speeds along

[3:22:27] these streets.

[3:22:29] And designed the corridors to better fit the community's need.

[3:22:34] And within residential communities.

[3:22:37] And I mentioned Pinal valley road, for example.

[3:22:40] That

[3:22:42] the flat off speed hums will be implemented in the

[3:22:46] vicinity of the soccer fields.

[3:22:49] And the school so it's affected by the surrounding land

[3:22:52] users.

[3:22:55] The second criteria within the policy.

[3:22:59] Requires that the 67% of motorists.

[3:23:03] Exceed 25 mile per hour.

[3:23:07] Which

[3:23:09] somewhat unusual and staff currently has to weigh in to

[3:23:13] come up with the 60.

[3:23:14] Seven percentile.

[3:23:17] The speed surveys identified the 80 Fs percentile speed. That's

[3:23:21] the speed.

[3:23:22] At or below which 85% of the motorists travel.

[3:23:28] So the speed surveys typically provide the 85 percentile speed.

[3:23:32] The median and average.

[3:23:35] So for staff to try to weigh in and come

[3:23:38] up with a percentage is somewhat complicated.

[3:23:42] And also the, the speed limit.

[3:23:44] Is set based on the 85th percentile speed. So we

[3:23:48] would like to.

[3:23:50] Simplify the calculations and make it more consistent with typical.

[3:23:54] Guidelines. The, the third criteria that's existing within the policy.

[3:24:03] Is for the street to have.

[3:24:06] One lean per direction.

[3:24:09] If it's a two way roadway.

[3:24:11] Or one travel lane. If it's a one way street.

[3:24:15] However again, that there will be circumstances.

[3:24:19] Where the roadway could potentially have one lane and a

[3:24:22] center two-way left turn lane, or two lanes per direction,

[3:24:26] but still be applicable.

[3:24:28] So we would like to.

[3:24:32] Lessen the restriction under this criteria.

[3:24:36] And I would very much appreciate your feedback on, on

[3:24:39] these comments.

[3:24:41] Comments, we also would like to add.

[3:24:45] Consideration of the abutting land uses schools.

[3:24:50] Senior housing. We recently

[3:24:55] requested funding, for example, for a ha signal and a

[3:24:58] new crossing in front of the signal, the senior housing

[3:25:01] on, on San Pablo.

[3:25:04] Avenue. So there are, there are circumstances that would warrant

[3:25:09] the establishment of traffic coming and traffic control devices.

[3:25:14] Says, and we would like also to take into consideration

[3:25:16] visibility conditions.

[3:25:19] Whether at intersection corners, the side triangles or along the,

[3:25:24] the roadway, segments themselves and safety conditions in consideration.

[3:25:29] Of the collision statistics.

[3:25:31] And the contributing factors to these collisions, whether.

[3:25:35] Excessive speeding or

[3:25:38] contributing factors that could be mitigated through traffic coming.

[3:25:45] Next slide, please.

[3:25:53] The this slide.

[3:25:55] Identifies in general.

[3:25:58] Terms, the various elements of traffic coming that could be.

[3:26:03] Considered and, and one of.

[3:26:07] The important elements is safety.

[3:26:10] Education and enforcement. It's not just.

[3:26:13] The physical devices, it has to be supported.

[3:26:18] By enhancing public awareness.

[3:26:21] Of the travel behaviors.

[3:26:24] Behaviors along the, the streets.

[3:26:27] And, and we, again, we submitted a grant application for,

[3:26:33] to the office of traffic safety for a safety education

[3:26:36] campaign.

[3:26:38] Signage and pavement markings the effect, the visual.

[3:26:42] Influence on the motorist traveling behavior.

[3:26:48] The crosswalk.

[3:26:50] Shown at the top. That's actually in Morgan hill.

[3:26:54] The left.

[3:26:56] Bottom photo that's in Culver city.

[3:27:00] And those designs were actually implemented by volunteers.

[3:27:04] They, they painted these areas at night. We just implemented

[3:27:07] traffic control plans to secure.

[3:27:10] Their efforts and it

[3:27:14] they, they are very proud of their effort as part

[3:27:17] of this project.

[3:27:20] The implementation, the design and implementation of multi-modal facilities.

[3:27:27] Appropriate sidewalk, sidewalk quits, where that's accessible.

[3:27:33] And provide amenities.

[3:27:37] For seating, like furniture amenities for at bus stops and,

[3:27:42] and so forth.

[3:27:45] The bicycle.

[3:27:46] Facilities was all its classes.

[3:27:48] Whether it's class two regular bike lanes with buffer or

[3:27:52] without, or.

[3:27:54] Class four was physical.

[3:27:57] Devices within the buffer.

[3:28:00] And of course provision for the Mo motorist.

[3:28:05] Travel lane. And whether it's serves trucks or, or not.

[3:28:11] On street parking can also play a role.

[3:28:14] In affecting the, the travel speeds and in safety conditions

[3:28:18] in general.

[3:28:20] This photo in the middle right hand side.

[3:28:24] Shows the rear

[3:28:26] end parking.

[3:28:29] AR which actually enhances visibility of the driver.

[3:28:34] To be able to see upcoming cyclists.

[3:28:38] And cars traveling along.

[3:28:41] The, the abutting, the direction.

[3:28:45] And of course, landscaping and street furniture to change the

[3:28:49] overall.

[3:28:50] Environment of the roadway.

[3:28:53] And, and it

[3:28:57] allow

[3:28:59] to become more pleasant for the communities together.

[3:29:03] Because there is safety in numbers.

[3:29:06] The, and it affects

[3:29:08] affects it affects the overall environment.

[3:29:11] Of the streets, the, the bottom.

[3:29:15] Photo.

[3:29:17] A protected.

[3:29:19] Intersection with designated

[3:29:22] bicycle crossing facilities and pedestrian crossing facilities.

[3:29:27] And, and most likely it would have also.

[3:29:30] Bicycle signals and pedestrian signals as, as part of the

[3:29:34] control.

[3:29:36] Next slide, please.

[3:29:38] Please, let me know if I'm going too fast. I'm

[3:29:41] I'm respectful of your time.

[3:29:46] There are many considerations.

[3:29:50] That are taken into account when considering.

[3:29:54] Physical traffic coming devices.

[3:29:57] Devices, including street lighting.

[3:29:59] And whether it needs to be enhanced or not.

[3:30:02] Underground utilities and whether it needs to be role relocated

[3:30:06] or uplifted.

[3:30:08] In, in the event of, of building a traffic circle

[3:30:12] or.

[3:30:13] Around about, for example, if it's in the center of

[3:30:16] the intersection,

[3:30:18] and there are various

[3:30:22] the, the device types, including traffic circles and roundabouts, depending

[3:30:26] on the size of the intersection.

[3:30:29] Center medians and, and gateway.

[3:30:32] Effects, especially at, in intersections.

[3:30:35] Intersections chokers.

[3:30:37] The parabolic or flat up speed hums depending on the

[3:30:41] location and usage.

[3:30:44] Chickens.

[3:30:46] Chickens one way streets.

[3:30:48] Diagonal diverters where the intersection would function as two LS.

[3:30:53] LS with diagonal diverter in, in the middle.

[3:30:58] So the, and typically the traffic calming plan would contain

[3:31:03] a combination of devices.

[3:31:06] Devices to have a cumulative effect.

[3:31:09] On on the driver's behavior and overall travel.

[3:31:14] Speeds along the corridor.

[3:31:16] There are of course guidelines and standards.

[3:31:21] Standards for dimensions, for example, the, it has an equation

[3:31:25] for the spacing between speed hums. So there are some

[3:31:29] guiding principles.

[3:31:31] But it also takes into consideration.

[3:31:35] The the community's desire and what they want to establish

[3:31:38] for, for their neighborhood.

[3:31:42] And

[3:31:43] was that I'll be happy to answer any questions that

[3:31:45] you may have.

[3:31:47] Okay, thank you for that presentation. We'll bring it to

[3:31:49] counsel for questions.

[3:31:52] Questions council member CSAI.

[3:31:54] Thanks mayor. First off, happy Arab American heritage month. We're

[3:31:59] a very proud representation and thank you for being part

[3:32:01] of team Pinole. And thank you for your presentation here.

[3:32:04] First question I have is.

[3:32:06] How does this traffic calming program?

[3:32:09] Overlap with existing C a P projects.

[3:32:12] Projects, namely. So both funded and unfunded the AP way

[3:32:17] completes streets, project.

[3:32:19] The San Pablo avenue, complete streets, project, and others that

[3:32:22] may have some overlap.

[3:32:27] The update of the policy.

[3:32:30] Would provide guidance.

[3:32:33] And more flexibility. And, and what would be considered for

[3:32:37] these corridors?

[3:32:39] Corridors, both San Pablo avenue.

[3:32:41] And are arterial corridors.

[3:32:44] Corridors, but

[3:32:47] some segments of these corridors about single family homes, for

[3:32:51] example, or.

[3:32:53] Commercial facilities with

[3:32:56] that act as traffic generators for pedestrians and cyclists.

[3:33:00] Cyclists. So the land use has an effect.

[3:33:04] And by updating the policy, it would allow for more

[3:33:08] flexibility.

[3:33:12] The two projects that are being mentioned are being considered

[3:33:16] under.

[3:33:17] Different.

[3:33:20] C I P project.

[3:33:22] Actually the Sam Pablo.

[3:33:25] Avenue, there are multiple considerations for that corridor. One of

[3:33:31] them.

[3:33:32] Is is the San Pablo avenue.

[3:33:34] Bridge replacement, which affects the timing of implementing traffic calming

[3:33:40] along some San Pablo avenue, because.

[3:33:43] Construction of the bridge will, will.

[3:33:47] Generate quite a bit of truck traffic.

[3:33:49] That could potentially damage the, the roadway.

[3:33:52] During the construction period.

[3:33:55] So timing-wise

[3:33:57] of of the various projects.

[3:33:59] Projects, but we're currently

[3:34:02] working with the county.

[3:34:04] On a bicycle and pedestrian improvements along San Pablo avenue.

[3:34:10] It's a study.

[3:34:13] And Kimberly Horne was recently selected.

[3:34:17] To conduct the, the study.

[3:34:19] It's funded by a grant. Our local match is only

[3:34:22] $25,000 that you will see wi within the, the upcoming

[3:34:27] budget.

[3:34:29] But, but with sufficient funding for it.

[3:34:34] Also

[3:34:35] the C C T a is evaluating.

[3:34:40] A vision of complete street.

[3:34:44] Corridors. And one of them that was selected is San

[3:34:47] Pablo avenue.

[3:34:49] Within Pinal.

[3:34:51] So we're, we're fortunate that we've received some input from.

[3:34:57] And they have fear and peers doing this work.

[3:35:00] So we have their feedback already.

[3:35:04] And we're working. The study will include additional.

[3:35:09] Details and it'll be based on.

[3:35:12] Associated analysis, including multimodal segment.

[3:35:17] And intersection level of service.

[3:35:20] So when the actual devices are recommended, they're based on.

[3:35:25] Supporting analysis that would

[3:35:28] not cause

[3:35:30] issues in, in the future.

[3:35:32] Thank you.

[3:35:35] You know, $150,000 to $20,000 is appropriated for, for this

[3:35:39] project.

[3:35:40] Per fiscal year.

[3:35:43] You know, the, the description of the project is, is

[3:35:45] pretty broad.

[3:35:47] On its face. I'm wondering what, what is the.

[3:35:50] How do you as staff determine.

[3:35:53] Which projects to advance.

[3:35:56] Is it, is it the same process that you mentioned

[3:35:57] here with going through petition and then going to through

[3:36:00] tabs and, and counsel or.

[3:36:02] How, how specific do you get with input from tabs

[3:36:04] and council? Yes.

[3:36:07] And we already have a list of.

[3:36:11] Requests it's mainly first come first served basis in terms

[3:36:16] of the analysis.

[3:36:18] And when traffic coming is warranted.

[3:36:21] Then we proceed with the process.

[3:36:24] Including the approval process.

[3:36:26] It is just that this particular year, because we wanted

[3:36:29] to, to allocate additional funding to the overall pave rehabilitation

[3:36:34] project.

[3:36:36] We prioritize those.

[3:36:39] Devices, because we're also

[3:36:45] there is a plan to grind, an overlay Shea, which

[3:36:49] has a number of hums that will be re removed

[3:36:52] and replaced.

[3:36:54] Replaced. So there is a number of traffic calming elements

[3:36:57] that contained.

[3:36:58] In the paved, my rehabilitation project. And we just prioritized

[3:37:01] that because we needed to add the fund.

[3:37:04] Gotcha. You mentioned desire for feedback. What would feedback, what

[3:37:08] kind of feedback would be useful for right now?

[3:37:11] From the council feedback on whether or not you would

[3:37:15] like to.

[3:37:17] Receive the details for approval, whether as a consent.

[3:37:22] Or a as a new business item.

[3:37:26] And I'll, I'll be happy to, to proceed as you

[3:37:29] wish.

[3:37:30] And also as an information item in preparation for the

[3:37:35] ATP, when it comes before you.

[3:37:38] Next meeting? Yes. On both just for me, but back

[3:37:42] to mayor. Okay. Any questions from counsel?

[3:37:45] Okay scene none. We'll go ahead and question question. Okay.

[3:37:49] Council member Martinez, Ruben.

[3:37:51] Thank you for

[3:37:53] were your presentation in the.

[3:37:55] Section on the slide where you list review elements, analysis

[3:37:59] and the different.

[3:38:02] Criteria related to a policy.

[3:38:06] For this program, you

[3:38:11] you you, you

[3:38:15] presented

[3:38:17] as you would like to make changes to existing.

[3:38:20] Policies. So once, so when will that happen? So that

[3:38:23] implementation of the different activities.

[3:38:26] Occurs.

[3:38:28] Curse. What is the timeline?

[3:38:31] We are

[3:38:32] proceeding with the pavement rehabilitation project.

[3:38:35] Including the traffic calming devices.

[3:38:39] For the approval.

[3:38:42] I'll be happy to bring forward.

[3:38:44] In the next meeting, the, the actual track change document.

[3:38:49] For your review and

[3:38:51] whether you would like me to present on it in

[3:38:53] details, or just include it as a consent item.

[3:38:58] Will that would that document.

[3:39:01] Include where petitions

[3:39:04] petitions are, you know, you say you already have a

[3:39:06] list.

[3:39:07] That probably comes from the public and others.

[3:39:10] That have come your way regarding.

[3:39:13] Potential

[3:39:16] locations where traffic calming can occur.

[3:39:19] But perhaps they might not given the criteria.

[3:39:23] The petition is, is just a form.

[3:39:27] That's attached to the policy for the community members.

[3:39:31] To follow a specific process and to use that form

[3:39:35] and it would be applied consistently.

[3:39:38] But

[3:39:40] what will come before you will not.

[3:39:43] Include the, the public informa.

[3:39:46] The, like the list of.

[3:39:49] Requests that we have.

[3:39:51] That, that that was not the plan UN unless.

[3:39:55] You would like to proceed with it.

[3:39:57] Well, I, I have in mind a request that came

[3:39:59] to me to my attention.

[3:40:01] Yes. And when, when I was.

[3:40:04] Listening to your interest in modifying existing criteria to allow

[3:40:10] for.

[3:40:11] Existing conditions.

[3:40:13] Regarding land use and how they might have might affect.

[3:40:16] The volume of traffic and et cetera, and, and even

[3:40:19] to consider the need for calming.

[3:40:22] That request came to to mind, but I don't know

[3:40:25] where it stands.

[3:40:27] And so I I'll be happy to check on it

[3:40:30] Uhhuh and.

[3:40:32] And email you back and okay. And let you, is

[3:40:35] it the one on Henry?

[3:40:37] It's the one on Henry and you know, the joke.

[3:40:40] Somewhat, but it, it is, it is. There's some seriousness

[3:40:43] underlying it.

[3:40:45] Is that in my observation is that people drivers.

[3:40:49] Interestingly, slow down.

[3:40:51] For wild turkeys, more readily than they slow down for

[3:40:55] people for humans.

[3:40:57] And

[3:40:59] at the particular location on Henry.

[3:41:03] There's some of that had happens and, and, and you

[3:41:06] are aware of, of why the request because of the,

[3:41:09] the slope there and.

[3:41:11] How human behavior is such that people will cross.

[3:41:15] From one side of the street to the other from

[3:41:18] the Bayside.

[3:41:20] I'm sorry, the Creek side path.

[3:41:22] To the other side where sprouts is.

[3:41:26] Even though there's a relatively short distance to the crosswalk.

[3:41:30] Yes, that is happening. And so that's the, that's what

[3:41:33] I have in mind. I'm wondering where that, where that

[3:41:35] stands.

[3:41:36] Stance because it is one of those.

[3:41:39] Areas in town where

[3:41:41] again, based on analysis, perhaps you, you do see more.

[3:41:45] Or less, we don't know. There is a, a bias

[3:41:47] that anyone has when they start noticing certain things. They

[3:41:50] believe that is where the problem is.

[3:41:53] But the resident who requested that, that we look into

[3:41:57] it is very patient and, and, and recognizes that.

[3:42:03] Analysis and study needs to happen, but also would like

[3:42:05] to see.

[3:42:07] That something be done.

[3:42:10] So to offer an explanations to wire, why not? I

[3:42:12] think is, is important.

[3:42:15] I'll be happy to

[3:42:17] and it is under review.

[3:42:19] To to provide the preliminary.

[3:42:22] Feedback, although this is not the final answer, because I

[3:42:25] would like to look into it more closely.

[3:42:28] But the speed survey that's available is from 2016.

[3:42:34] And it does not show speeding and there hasn't been

[3:42:38] any collisions.

[3:42:40] Collisions within a span of five year period.

[3:42:43] So we, we looked into the data. It doesn't necessarily.

[3:42:47] Support traffic coming.

[3:42:49] Calming. However, I'm planning to look into other elements before

[3:42:53] providing a response. Okay. That's why I held onto it

[3:42:56] a little bit. thank you. Thank thank you for

[3:42:58] that. I think we got to move to public comment.

[3:43:02] Madam clerk is there.

[3:43:05] Any public comment.

[3:43:06] Yes, we have Rafael Menis online.

[3:43:09] Go ahead, speaker.

[3:43:13] Thank you. So I just saw a brief comment on

[3:43:15] this one on page 25 of the agenda packet, the

[3:43:18] review elements analysis.

[3:43:21] When you're shifting it from 67% exceed the speed limit

[3:43:25] to 85th percentile speed is higher.

[3:43:29] Than the speed limit. Is that going to mean? You

[3:43:31] need to have more motors speeding and therefore.

[3:43:35] Fewer streets would be eligible to have traffic calming on

[3:43:38] it.

[3:43:40] Or is it the other way around? I don't quite

[3:43:42] understand that one bullet point.

[3:43:45] Thank you. The, the speed criteria is not just.

[3:43:51] It doesn't just take into account the percentage.

[3:43:56] Changing the percentage will facilitate the, the calculation so that

[3:44:00] we can utilize the numbers.

[3:44:02] From the speed survey into our analysis.

[3:44:06] But there are other ways of going about it.

[3:44:10] For example, the criterion now just simply say 76% exceeds

[3:44:15] the speed limit of 25 mile per hour.

[3:44:19] It's going to be

[3:44:21] more flexible because the speed limit could potentially be 30

[3:44:24] mile per hour.

[3:44:26] And we're just referring to the speed limit.

[3:44:29] There, there is also the possibility of having to say.

[3:44:33] Exceeds the speed limit by five mile per hour.

[3:44:37] So there are other provisions that could assist in how

[3:44:41] we.

[3:44:42] Utilize the speed criteria. It's not just the percentage itself.

[3:44:46] Great. Thank thank you for that. Thank you, speaker.

[3:44:50] Any other public speakers.

[3:44:53] Speakers. Okay.

[3:44:56] Actually, yes, we do have Anthony boss spring. Okay.

[3:45:01] Go ahead, speaker.

[3:45:04] You might be on mute.

[3:45:11] Ms. Navos are you able to unmute yourself?

[3:45:15] Hello. Can you hear me? Yes, go ahead.

[3:45:20] Yes. I, I, it wasn't clear.

[3:45:24] When, when these

[3:45:26] when in holidays.

[3:45:28] Different programs are going to be.

[3:45:33] Evaluated or actually approved or.

[3:45:36] Initiated money-wise and time-wise

[3:45:40] via grants.

[3:45:42] And our own city's budget.

[3:45:47] And maybe I missed something there.

[3:45:50] But I wasn't clear.

[3:45:52] And then nothing.

[3:45:54] Was brought up.

[3:45:57] Or presented with regard to.

[3:46:02] You traffic enforcement.

[3:46:04] With the help with, from our, our police department.

[3:46:10] One thing that wasn't mentioned is.

[3:46:13] The use of speed trailers.

[3:46:15] Trailers. I know other cities are.

[3:46:18] Buying additional speed trailers. I thought we were, we had.

[3:46:22] One and we were going to get another one via

[3:46:24] grant or something.

[3:46:26] But I haven't seen any use of any speed trailers

[3:46:29] and when they did use it,

[3:46:32] in certain areas say on Pinole valley road.

[3:46:36] It wasn't functioning right with the current speed limit, nor

[3:46:40] was it being in four N N nor was it

[3:46:42] followed up with enforcement, you know,

[3:46:45] and they just dropped the speed trailer in the middle

[3:46:48] of the road. They don't put up any.

[3:46:51] Warning cones on either side of the speed trailer.

[3:46:55] In the dark alleyways of Pinole valley road with no

[3:46:58] street lights around. And it's very dangerous.

[3:47:02] Not to mention

[3:47:04] in that regard as, as well as.

[3:47:07] Where do we stand on the speed trailers? And then.

[3:47:10] Why, why can't

[3:47:13] the police

[3:47:15] and, and the city.

[3:47:17] Enforced more.

[3:47:20] Actual citations with regard.

[3:47:23] Regards to traffic issues, people breaking the law, speeding, running,

[3:47:27] stop signs. And.

[3:47:29] Red lights all over our city, you know?

[3:47:32] And, and, and that would've also Mr. Vain, you have

[3:47:35] 45 seconds, but, but I think.

[3:47:38] It's time that, you know, we move on.

[3:47:42] Or compliment.

[3:47:44] The education and, and

[3:47:47] FYI warning stops that the police department.

[3:47:51] Makes and start writing more citations.

[3:47:54] Citations to, to help the city budget as well as

[3:47:57] to give people a heads up that, you know, we

[3:47:59] mean business here in Pinole and you just can't, willy-nilly

[3:48:03] run through our city, whether they're from out of town

[3:48:05] or in town. And, and we'd like to see more

[3:48:09] aggressive and enforcement with, with citations.

[3:48:12] Citations from the police department with your help city council.

[3:48:17] Thank you. Thank you, speaker.

[3:48:19] Are there any other speakers?

[3:48:22] Speakers that concludes public comment. Okay. We'll bring it back

[3:48:24] to counsel for any.

[3:48:26] Final comments. Questions. Okay. Will we say council of ever

[3:48:29] Toms? Yes. And then council members decide. Yeah, there was

[3:48:31] a request as to whether or not we wanna have

[3:48:33] this on consent or a presentation. I'm fine with it

[3:48:36] on consent. And then if there's questions, it can always

[3:48:39] be pulled.

[3:48:41] Council member SI.

[3:48:44] Thanks. And yes, agree. We'll be great to have in

[3:48:47] consent. As long as it comes to council for review.

[3:48:51] Two things I wanna mention.

[3:48:53] Assembly bill 43.

[3:48:55] We utilize, which that, that increased local local control over.

[3:48:59] Traffic speed management. So through that with the bill allowed

[3:49:01] and we were able to lower many, many.

[3:49:05] Corridors of our streets in our city.

[3:49:07] To 10 miles per hour down more than that.

[3:49:12] There was one bill that we registered support for, I

[3:49:15] think two years ago, the bill failed, but it actually

[3:49:17] passed last year. It's AB 3 82 Berman, which authorizes local

[3:49:22] local a authorities to reduce schools, zone speed limits.

[3:49:26] Limits to 20 miles per hour, rather than 25.

[3:49:30] So just wanna book, list it out. There would be

[3:49:32] great to have a discussion down the line.

[3:49:34] Of of lowering speed limits in school zones that applies

[3:49:37] to so many spots in Pinole that.

[3:49:40] There have been casualties, especially by St. Joseph's church over

[3:49:43] here in, in downtown Pinole.

[3:49:46] But again, thank you for the presentation.

[3:49:49] This is a matter of life or death for a

[3:49:51] lot of folks, as, you know, rate of speed, greatly

[3:49:54] impacts rate of survival and extent to which someone is

[3:49:57] injured. So it's really important. We focus on this and

[3:49:59] have this come back for a view when we do

[3:50:01] have possible projects.

[3:50:02] Projects. Thank you. Okay. Seeing no other, I, I know

[3:50:05] that I'm in favor of consent.

[3:50:08] As long as it comes back to counsel.

[3:50:10] Under consent. I think we'll be okay. Hey mayor, mayor

[3:50:14] proton Murphy. I'm here.

[3:50:16] Oh. Oh, okay. Mayor promp. Did you have any questions

[3:50:19] or comments?

[3:50:21] Comments. I did. Thank you so much. Just wanted to,

[3:50:23] first of all, express my gratitude for director of Wendy's

[3:50:26] report.

[3:50:28] This is

[3:50:30] very very great to hear back about the projects.

[3:50:33] Projects, one of the questions. I'm not sure if was

[3:50:34] asked, but a couple years ago we had a.

[3:50:40] A

[3:50:41] I guess addition to our, it wasn't really addition to

[3:50:43] the C I P, but it was a.

[3:50:46] Addition to what was kind of a concern at prune

[3:50:49] and.

[3:50:51] Tenant on having

[3:50:53] a

[3:50:55] pedestrian crosswalk there. And I believe there was like

[3:50:58] a study.

[3:50:59] That needed to happen in order for that to happen.

[3:51:01] Can you explain the status of the pro about that

[3:51:03] project or at least the study?

[3:51:09] Unfortunately, I am

[3:51:13] not able to, to recall that location, if it's okay.

[3:51:17] I would like to.

[3:51:19] Check on it and get back with you.

[3:51:22] Okay, for sure. And I think it was a part

[3:51:23] of a larger, one of the C I P projects

[3:51:26] to consider.

[3:51:28] Crosswalks at multiple locations around Pinole. And I think we

[3:51:30] talked about.

[3:51:32] Prune and

[3:51:34] again, prune and tenant being one of those considerations for

[3:51:37] the crosswalk to be added. But I think we needed

[3:51:39] to take a step back and have a study before

[3:51:41] we actually added a crosswalk. So if you can get

[3:51:45] back to the council about that, that would be very

[3:51:47] valuable.

[3:51:49] And then mayor, I just wanted to add a comment

[3:51:51] too, that if this hasn't already been said, this report

[3:51:54] is very.

[3:51:55] I think just incredibly important.

[3:51:58] And I don't think we do enough justice in it

[3:52:01] to put it as an item on the agenda. Although

[3:52:03] thank you, director Quinty for, for prioritizing this. I would

[3:52:06] love to see the staff work. The comms staff work

[3:52:09] with the public works department to really be about how

[3:52:12] to integrate these projects into.

[3:52:15] Our communication strategy, whether it's again,

[3:52:19] mayor your Vita Pinole series, or whether it's ensuring that

[3:52:23] we just have these projects as a consistent update through

[3:52:27] the pulse.

[3:52:29] You know, I'd like to see at least one of

[3:52:31] these projects highlighted or the progress of these things highlighted

[3:52:34] once a week on social media. I mean, we're.

[3:52:37] Director of Gundi. You've done a remarkable job at moving

[3:52:39] these projects forward.

[3:52:41] And you know, you're doing you're you're your department is

[3:52:45] doing a lot.

[3:52:46] And that being said, I think we, as a city

[3:52:48] really need to.

[3:52:50] Support the public works department in ensuring that these, the

[3:52:53] progress, even when the projects are not done, the progress

[3:52:55] is moving.

[3:52:57] Is is being communicated around. And that, I think we

[3:53:00] really gotta synthesize that in an easy, but consistent and

[3:53:04] frequent way through communication. So I I'd ask staff to

[3:53:07] work on that and in terms to manage Evans as

[3:53:10] well, if thats okay.

[3:53:16] City manager. Yeah.

[3:53:18] Through the mayor. I completely.

[3:53:21] Agree with the merit pro tem and.

[3:53:24] We'll certainly talk with the.

[3:53:27] Communications team on how we can start.

[3:53:30] Working on promoting these items.

[3:53:32] As noted. Okay. I really appreciate that. Thank you.

[3:53:36] Okay. See, no other comment or questions. We'll go ahead

[3:53:39] and move on to thank you. Item nine. Thank you,

[3:53:42] director Oland for your work.

[3:53:46] Yeah. So we'll go ahead and move on to consent

[3:53:48] calendar.

[3:53:49] We're going to be

[3:53:52] item nine C will be continued to a future date

[3:53:54] to allow for further discussion. So we are.

[3:53:56] Going to be pulling that. I think the city manager

[3:53:58] mentioned that earlier.

[3:54:01] So we'll go ahead and.

[3:54:03] Entertain any public comment on consent?

[3:54:09] Yes, we have Raphael menace.

[3:54:11] Please go ahead, speaker.

[3:54:15] Thank you Bible a bunch of comments about nine Seba.

[3:54:18] Since we're not concerned that item today, and we'll set

[3:54:20] those comments aside for later.

[3:54:22] For item nine F

[3:54:24] I noted that the staff report says that the county's

[3:54:27] basically kept the maximum.

[3:54:29] Rate of charge per equivalent runoff unit of at $35

[3:54:34] cents.

[3:54:36] 2002.

[3:54:38] And if I'm calculating the inflation numbers, right. That would

[3:54:40] be worth $64 and 19 cents now. So we basically.

[3:54:45] Effectively.

[3:54:47] We lost about 86% of the value.

[3:54:52] Of this assessment.

[3:54:54] To inflation.

[3:54:57] Do we know whether if a county is planning to

[3:54:59] ever.

[3:55:00] Raise that limit again, can they, are they limited by

[3:55:04] some outside rules? That just, it would be politically inconvenient

[3:55:07] for them to raise it.

[3:55:10] Thank you.

[3:55:13] In terms of city manage. If I could.

[3:55:16] I that's why you do see item G.

[3:55:20] In the, county's trying to come up with creative ways

[3:55:24] to.

[3:55:25] Raise revenues to address stormwater challenges.

[3:55:28] Challenges. Great. So that's exactly why.

[3:55:30] Great. Thank you.

[3:55:32] Thank thank you. Speaker. What was that? Three?

[3:55:36] That was the three minutes for speaker.

[3:55:39] Yes. And that concludes public comment. Great. Okay.

[3:55:42] Alright. So looking at the consent calendar, looking for a

[3:55:45] motion.

[3:55:46] I'd like to move approval of nine, a B, D

[3:55:50] E F, and G.

[3:55:51] Second. Okay. It's been motion by council member, Tom. Second

[3:55:55] by council member Martinez, Rubin, Madam clerk.

[3:55:58] Roll call vote, please. Mayor Tave. Yes, mayor proton Murphy.

[3:56:03] Aye. Council member Sai. Yes. Council member Martinez. Ruben. Yes.

[3:56:07] Council member Toms. Yes. Motion carries. Thank you.

[3:56:11] Okay. So

[3:56:13] thank you for that. There are no public hearings or

[3:56:16] old business. Next item is 12 a, so we'll be

[3:56:19] moving past 10.

[3:56:22] Public hearings and 11 moving on to 12, a new

[3:56:25] business, interim city manager. Thank you very much, Mr. Mayor

[3:56:28] and members of the city council tonight's new business item

[3:56:31] is.

[3:56:32] An update on capital projects, inspections and permitting.

[3:56:36] And maintenance operations.

[3:56:38] Once again, we have your wonderful public works director here

[3:56:41] with a present.

[3:56:43] Presentation.

[3:56:46] Thank you.

[3:56:48] Actually the presentation covers a sample of the capital improvement

[3:56:54] projects.

[3:56:56] Projects, but I'll be happy to answer any questions that

[3:56:59] you have.

[3:57:01] On the maintenance operations.

[3:57:03] Permits and any other capital projects that are included.

[3:57:08] Included in the staff report.

[3:57:18] Next slide, please.

[3:57:23] As you know,

[3:57:25] the San Pablo avenue bridge.

[3:57:28] Is over 80 years old.

[3:57:30] Is the, the defined by Caltrans.

[3:57:34] Caltrans with a deficient design designation.

[3:57:38] That warrants, its replacement.

[3:57:42] There has been a significant amount of work on this

[3:57:46] project.

[3:57:47] Over the past year.

[3:57:50] And we intensified our environmental review this past.

[3:57:55] Year and we're currently

[3:57:59] in

[3:58:01] at the final stage.

[3:58:03] Of the, the environmental assessment.

[3:58:06] The Caltrans.

[3:58:08] Caltrans required. All the technical studies have been approved by

[3:58:11] Caltrans.

[3:58:13] Caltrans except

[3:58:15] they required.

[3:58:17] Investigation assessment of the soil for hazardous waste.

[3:58:23] And we're planning on the 12th of April.

[3:58:28] To take samples from underneath.

[3:58:31] The bridge and, and we've already been.

[3:58:35] Coordinating was BNSF.

[3:58:38] F that's the final step. We will be finalizing the

[3:58:41] analysis.

[3:58:42] Was completion of N P a.

[3:58:45] Next month followed.

[3:58:48] By Siqua.

[3:58:52] And the agreement

[3:58:54] for the design phase.

[3:58:56] Is already being worked on, we're working with the consultant

[3:59:00] on.

[3:59:01] The scoping and budgeting.

[3:59:04] So it will become

[3:59:06] before you next month.

[3:59:09] As well, the, the design phase will commences in July.

[3:59:16] That's why we're preparing in advance.

[3:59:20] It's expected to take about a year and a half.

[3:59:24] And followed by the construction.

[3:59:26] Commencing in January of 2028.

[3:59:31] One of the items that was mentioned earlier today, about

[3:59:35] the placement of the sign.

[3:59:37] It would be a great location.

[3:59:40] However with the construction, the east side of the bridge

[3:59:43] is in Hercules, the west side.

[3:59:47] We're working with Caltrans under a different grant program.

[3:59:53] To establish a bio retention area.

[3:59:56] Not just the mitigate the impacts of the pro the.

[4:00:00] The replacement of the bridge.

[4:00:02] But to

[4:00:04] achieve additional credits.

[4:00:07] Credits for the city that could be utilized as part

[4:00:10] of the GPA.

[4:00:15] Funding and the funding referenced here is only.

[4:00:19] For the PE phase.

[4:00:22] Through the detail design. So environmental and design.

[4:00:27] Is 3 million, 287,000 funded by highway bridge program.

[4:00:33] Funds S TMP and measure.

[4:00:36] J the, on the local level, we only have a

[4:00:40] hundred thousand allocated.

[4:00:44] To be able to

[4:00:48] pay for the consultants.

[4:00:50] Invoices while we see reimbursements from the grants.

[4:00:54] Grants there is already.

[4:00:57] And allocation.

[4:01:00] Of 27 million of H P P funds.

[4:01:05] Towards construction. Although the initial estimates of construction, it'll probably

[4:01:10] be more than that. It's it's the estimate is about

[4:01:12] 32 million.

[4:01:14] So we will be seeking additional grant funds.

[4:01:18] The second project.

[4:01:20] Is the tenant avenue bay trail Ray road crossing gap

[4:01:25] closure.

[4:01:26] That said the northerly end of tenant.

[4:01:30] Near the treatment plan across.

[4:01:33] The railroad, the D U P tracks.

[4:01:37] Tracks as well as BI pedestrian improvements along railroad avenue

[4:01:41] to connect with the Pinole Creek trail.

[4:01:46] And

[4:01:47] I, I wish I have a cursor it was

[4:01:50] the Pinole Creek trail, as well as the bay trail.

[4:01:54] On the easterly side.

[4:01:56] So on railroad avenue, there will be class two bike

[4:02:02] lanes. There will be a sidewalk on the north side.

[4:02:05] And we're also establishing a physical narrowing.

[4:02:09] At the Southeast corner of the intersection west tenant.

[4:02:14] To slow down the turning speeds and.

[4:02:17] Reduce the crossing distance of pedestrians.

[4:02:20] Pedestrians across the tracks, we will separate.

[4:02:23] Pedestrian and bicycle movements from the auto.

[4:02:26] Traffic and

[4:02:29] establish fencing and gates for pedestrians and cyclists.

[4:02:34] Cyclists so far.

[4:02:36] The, the city has been awarded 1 million and 20,000 of

[4:02:42] OBA grant funds.

[4:02:44] 745,000 of S TMP funds.

[4:02:48] We recently applied for two additional grant funding programs.

[4:02:55] Programs one is the, the federal.

[4:02:58] State partnership program for 1.3 million.

[4:03:02] And the second one, a couple of weeks ago for

[4:03:05] additional.

[4:03:06] S T MP funds of about 700,000.

[4:03:10] And the idea is to utilize the additional S TMP

[4:03:14] funds to complete construction of improvements along gray road avenue.

[4:03:19] This year in 2026.

[4:03:22] And the additional

[4:03:24] grant funding. I, I think we have a, a, a

[4:03:27] reasonable chance.

[4:03:29] Is to complete the improvements across the railway tracks next

[4:03:33] year.

[4:03:37] We are currently working.

[4:03:39] With U P R on two encroachment agreements.

[4:03:43] One of, one of the areas is shown on the

[4:03:47] plan.

[4:03:49] The second one is, is for railroad avenue.

[4:03:52] Because improvements on railroad avenue will be managed by the

[4:03:55] city.

[4:03:57] While the, the improvements within the rear.

[4:04:01] Railroad section.

[4:04:03] Will be managed by up.

[4:04:06] Actually this whole area is within the right of way.

[4:04:09] That's why we're entering into an encroach encroachment agreements. Even

[4:04:14] railroad avenue is within the right of way.

[4:04:20] And the third project.

[4:04:23] Listed we're working on various.

[4:04:26] Road related.

[4:04:28] IM improvements. I, I just selected three.

[4:04:33] And I should also mention.

[4:04:35] Mentioned that the week before last I presented on these

[4:04:39] two top projects to, to west county transportation commission board.

[4:04:45] Just to refresh their mind.

[4:04:48] And also to, to explain to them the grant application

[4:04:51] for the S TMP that they will be voting on.

[4:04:55] The third project.

[4:04:57] Is will be implemented with the help of the county

[4:05:02] county maintains and operates.

[4:05:05] Operates our signals.

[4:05:07] Signals and the upgrades.

[4:05:10] Upgrades to, to become ADA compliant.

[4:05:13] Not fully, but for the pedestrian push buttons.

[4:05:17] Buttons. Well, be implemented in 18 after 22 signals. The

[4:05:23] remaining for are already compliant.

[4:05:26] So we will implement the remaining 18 signals.

[4:05:30] Signals and that work will be completed in may or,

[4:05:34] or June of, of this year.

[4:05:37] And it will cost 170.

[4:05:41] 3000 approximately.

[4:05:43] Out of the 200,000 that's already budgeted and approved as

[4:05:48] part of the C I P project.

[4:05:52] Next slide, please.

[4:05:59] For the

[4:06:01] facilities the top picture.

[4:06:05] Shows

[4:06:07] was

[4:06:10] now, looking at the presentation. .

[4:06:13] I would've liked to, to show more information and, and

[4:06:16] more pictures.

[4:06:17] Pictures the, the top picture.

[4:06:20] Is for the PD building roof that we're currently working

[4:06:25] on.

[4:06:26] And will be completed by the end of this. Month's.

[4:06:31] Month's the, the cost of this project.

[4:06:34] Is fi about 519,000.

[4:06:38] And we've already approved.

[4:06:41] Two change orders.

[4:06:43] Of about 6,000.

[4:06:45] And 5,000 for

[4:06:48] upgrades that were not included.

[4:06:51] Included in the scope, accommodate all the equipments.

[4:06:55] On on the roof.

[4:06:58] For the PD and for.

[4:07:01] Fire.

[4:07:04] The middle picture.

[4:07:06] Shows one of the improvements that we recently implemented at

[4:07:10] the swim center, which is replacement of the tu pumps.

[4:07:15] Pumps. We've also implemented a number.

[4:07:19] Of other upgrades.

[4:07:21] Upgrades and repairs, including

[4:07:25] repairs.

[4:07:26] Repairs of the plumbing and replacement of the shower heads

[4:07:30] before.

[4:07:31] The swim season. Start again.

[4:07:35] With the remaining fund were expecting.

[4:07:38] To expand all hundred.

[4:07:41] Thousand approved for this project as part of the C

[4:07:44] I P.

[4:07:47] The, the next improvement that we're planning within the next

[4:07:50] few weeks is to install a mini split.

[4:07:55] HVAC system.

[4:07:57] For the team members.

[4:08:00] That work in the building.

[4:08:02] And was any additional

[4:08:04] or any remaining funds?

[4:08:06] We have a list of additional improvements, so we will

[4:08:09] see what else we can fit by the end of

[4:08:12] the fiscal year. And within.

[4:08:15] The available funding.

[4:08:18] The last

[4:08:20] project on this slide.

[4:08:23] Is the planned installation.

[4:08:26] Of prefabricated restrooms. It's going to have two.

[4:08:32] Accessible stalls for male and, and females.

[4:08:37] Females with all the standard requirements, like the, the bars,

[4:08:41] the.

[4:08:42] And all would be metal.

[4:08:46] Fixtures to, to avoid vandalism.

[4:08:50] And on the outside, there will be.

[4:08:53] Two fountains, drinking fountains.

[4:08:57] Fountains as shown.

[4:09:01] We're expecting to receive.

[4:09:04] And install the prefabricated building.

[4:09:07] In may of this year, in the meantime, within the

[4:09:10] next few weeks.

[4:09:12] We will be implementing all the utility connections, the electric

[4:09:17] water.

[4:09:18] Sewer connections to the spot is going to be in

[4:09:21] the parking area.

[4:09:23] Need the, the skating.

[4:09:26] Park.

[4:09:28] The skid board park.

[4:09:32] And

[4:09:33] and to the base, it's not foundation per se. It's

[4:09:37] the base for the building.

[4:09:39] That will be implemented within the next few weeks.

[4:09:43] The overall project will be completed in may.

[4:09:48] So

[4:09:50] the closure of the parking lot will be temporary weather

[4:09:53] for the utility connections.

[4:09:56] We're expecting to close that area. Not the full parking

[4:09:59] lot.

[4:10:01] For about a week, the installation of the building, it'll

[4:10:04] be only one day.

[4:10:08] Next slide, please.

[4:10:13] And I also included here a sample.

[4:10:16] Of the wastewater.

[4:10:19] Treatment plan.

[4:10:21] Project as you know, we've already.

[4:10:25] Replaced one of the three blowers.

[4:10:28] To reduce the energy consumptions. And also because the.

[4:10:34] Blowers were outdated and we weren't able to.

[4:10:37] Find parts for them.

[4:10:41] And in the last council meeting.

[4:10:46] We brought and it was approved the purchase of the

[4:10:49] two remaining.

[4:10:51] Blowers, but

[4:10:54] the lead time is about six months.

[4:10:57] That's why it's mentioned here that it'll be completed in

[4:11:02] October.

[4:11:05] But we've already paid part of the approved funding.

[4:11:10] For the procurement.

[4:11:12] Was the remaining after

[4:11:15] installation and, and testing.

[4:11:20] The second project.

[4:11:22] Is the, the upgrades for.

[4:11:25] The lab, which

[4:11:28] includes a replacement. We try to retrofit the cabinets, but

[4:11:32] they are in, in a.

[4:11:34] The deteriorated

[4:11:36] state. So we will be replacing the, the cabinets countertops.

[4:11:42] Countertops dishwasher, the hood.

[4:11:45] The approved funding amount is, is 150,000. It'll actually.

[4:11:50] Exceed that we already have quotes under the different elements.

[4:11:54] Elements and the individual elements.

[4:11:57] Elements are are small, but.

[4:12:00] The, the, the accumulation of the cost will exceed 150,000,

[4:12:06] but we've already.

[4:12:08] Like placed the order for the dishwasher placed the order

[4:12:10] for the hood and so forth.

[4:12:13] It'll be completed in August.

[4:12:16] And the remaining funding shortfall.

[4:12:19] That will come before you as part of the next

[4:12:22] budget approval.

[4:12:26] The third

[4:12:27] project shown.

[4:12:30] Shown it, it shows the road work, but it's actually

[4:12:33] for the pinion trunk line sewer capacity. And.

[4:12:39] The sewer lines that were replaced along pinion.

[4:12:44] Pinyon and was completed.

[4:12:47] We did additional

[4:12:50] pavement repairs, the intersection of pinion and Hutchinson shown in

[4:12:55] the picture.

[4:12:56] Because during the, the, the replacement of the sewer line.

[4:13:01] There were a number of breakage in the water lines.

[4:13:06] And it caused a depression at that location.

[4:13:11] So

[4:13:12] we tested the area.

[4:13:15] Compacted it and resurfaced the location.

[4:13:20] We also did pavement repair repairs on Zoe court in.

[4:13:26] Ramey court that all of which were completed in February

[4:13:30] of this year.

[4:13:36] That I'll be happy to answer any question you may

[4:13:40] have about these projects or any of the other items.

[4:13:43] In the staff report.

[4:13:46] Okay, we'll bring it back to counsel for questions.

[4:13:49] Questions. Okay. I mean, I'm looking around, I know

[4:13:54] you have questions, council Martinez. You want me to wait

[4:13:58] any, I, we can't see any.

[4:14:00] Online though.

[4:14:03] I do have a question, mayor, just waiting for you

[4:14:05] to, okay. So, so we can't see through the

[4:14:09] screen. So we're relying on the clerk.

[4:14:11] Mayor prote. Why don't you go ahead first with your

[4:14:14] questions and then council member Martinez. Rubin will follow.

[4:14:18] Yeah. Thank you. Thank you again, mayor. And, and thank

[4:14:21] you, director El Wendy for your presentation, and just want

[4:14:23] to reiterate how much work I, I see.

[4:14:27] Your department holding. And I, I, I really just appreciate

[4:14:30] both the.

[4:14:31] Presentation and, and the staff report, but also.

[4:14:35] You know, within the challenges that are, that our cities

[4:14:37] having and, and your particular department has had.

[4:14:41] I think this is very helpful.

[4:14:43] For bringing back to council, you know, one of the.

[4:14:47] Biggest questions I have for you that I, I feel

[4:14:49] like I often ask, but I just always want to

[4:14:52] kind of a status report is that, you know, a

[4:14:55] lot of our projects, you know, that you mentioned the

[4:14:57] ADA curb ramps, the park upgrades, and even, I mean,

[4:15:01] especially the stormwater compliance they're progressing.

[4:15:05] Simultaneously. So I was just wondering, like, how are you

[4:15:08] prioritizing projects?

[4:15:10] Projects like through the funding and staff constraints that arise.

[4:15:18] Yes. Thank you for the question. With regards to the

[4:15:21] curb ramps we implemented earlier.

[4:15:24] This year, the curb ramps for fiscal year.

[4:15:29] 24 25.

[4:15:31] And also we added

[4:15:36] we added six curbs as part of the public.

[4:15:40] Improvements of the APN village, residential development.

[4:15:45] So in all we implemented.

[4:15:48] 28 curbs earlier this year, but that was for fiscal

[4:15:52] year 24, 25.

[4:15:55] For fiscal year 25, 26.

[4:15:58] Again, we accounted for the funding approved for that project.

[4:16:04] And added as part of the pavement rehabilitation project.

[4:16:10] Because we're implementing.

[4:16:13] New programs along Pinole valley road and a number of

[4:16:16] location.

[4:16:18] On

[4:16:21] a number of location on.

[4:16:24] Shade drive.

[4:16:26] And then near the school.

[4:16:30] So I, I, I wanna say that.

[4:16:33] The total would be a minimum of.

[4:16:35] 26 additional curb Rams.

[4:16:38] So we just wanted to maximize the use.

[4:16:42] Of the funding by

[4:16:45] combining the funding under a number of projects.

[4:16:49] Projects into one.

[4:16:51] Project the pave my rehabilitation.

[4:16:53] That would be, will increase our possibility to get beds

[4:17:00] at reasonable price because of the scale of the project.

[4:17:05] We're hoping that it, it would.

[4:17:08] Help in, in reducing the overall cost for the size

[4:17:13] of the project.

[4:17:15] So priorit.

[4:17:17] Prioritization is affected by a number of items.

[4:17:21] And not just the need, but how we balance.

[4:17:24] Out the different projects.

[4:17:28] The curb ramps in the downtown area.

[4:17:31] Where a priority. That's why we implemented them earlier this

[4:17:35] year.

[4:17:36] But where we, we assessed.

[4:17:39] Various areas. We just finished assessment of zone one.

[4:17:45] So we, we have a long list of locations that

[4:17:49] needs either.

[4:17:51] New curb ramps where it it's.

[4:17:53] It's nonexistent.

[4:17:55] Or non-compliant and it needs to be retrofitted or replaced.

[4:18:01] Replaced. So we have, we have a long way ahead

[4:18:04] of us and we're trying to maximize the, the funds

[4:18:07] as much as possible.

[4:18:11] I'm, I'm not sure I covered.

[4:18:13] All of the question. If, if you could please let

[4:18:16] me know. No, I think that was helpful. And, and

[4:18:19] again, I think it's just helpful context, as I understand.

[4:18:22] So many of the projects are being worked on and

[4:18:25] you are making your departments making a lot of progress

[4:18:27] on.

[4:18:28] These projects that that seem to be all under one

[4:18:31] house, but they, you know, they all have a different

[4:18:33] character to them. Of course.

[4:18:35] I wanted to transition a little bit to like storm

[4:18:38] water compliance. Yes. Because I did notice a lot of.

[4:18:42] Today's staff report included like.

[4:18:45] Where our city was at in storm compliance. Can you

[4:18:47] help me understand?

[4:18:49] Like what the risk are. If the deadlines aren't met

[4:18:51] and like what contingency plans are in place, if we

[4:18:54] don't, I, I think you.

[4:18:56] I forgot the number. I think you said like 70%

[4:18:58] of our were like 70, 80%, but I have good

[4:19:01] news.

[4:19:02] Yeah. Yeah. I'm glad I asked. Can you just,

[4:19:05] oh, the great. I would love to hear the good

[4:19:06] news, but I was also wondering like, yeah. I mean,

[4:19:09] yeah, go ahead please. I'm sorry. As, so this staff

[4:19:12] report.

[4:19:13] Has two different

[4:19:16] approved.

[4:19:17] Storm water related projects. One.

[4:19:21] For annual upgrades.

[4:19:23] Upgrades and we used this year's budget.

[4:19:25] As part of the replacement of the.

[4:19:29] Storm water lion off of Dolores court.

[4:19:33] That connects to the Creek.

[4:19:35] Because it was problematic every year was, was the flooding

[4:19:39] on dolos court.

[4:19:41] And, and amount of maintenance and it was a hazard

[4:19:45] as well because it cost the.

[4:19:48] Neighbor's fence to fall into the, the hole.

[4:19:51] Whole like the, the crashed pipe.

[4:19:56] Caused a sinking in, into the ground.

[4:20:01] So that was a priority that we handled and completed

[4:20:04] earlier this year. Although we have remaining funding.

[4:20:08] That, that we're looking into a small scale project right

[4:20:12] now to, to, to.

[4:20:14] Utilize the funds for

[4:20:18] the second element.

[4:20:20] Is the general upgrades w was the, that has the

[4:20:24] picture of the trash capture devices.

[4:20:27] Devices that's general upgrade to the system.

[4:20:30] And we were at

[4:20:33] 80% compliance. However

[4:20:36] we recently worked.

[4:20:39] With a consulting firm.

[4:20:42] And we updated the stormwater map.

[4:20:45] So we corrected.

[4:20:47] Areas where it's skewed the calculations, not in, in the

[4:20:52] city's favor.

[4:20:53] Mm-hmm as well as we did.

[4:20:56] Additional assessments earlier.

[4:20:59] This month and late in, in March.

[4:21:03] And, and there will be a second round of assessment.

[4:21:07] In may before the reporting in June.

[4:21:10] And we're actually now at 99.8%.

[4:21:14] So we're, we're there. And additional improvements that were coordinating

[4:21:21] was Caltrans on, for example, to install additional trash capture

[4:21:25] devices along I 80.

[4:21:29] To serve both depending on the location and how it,

[4:21:31] it feeds.

[4:21:33] Feeds, it would serve both jurisdictions to get credit.

[4:21:37] That would be above and beyond the requirement.

[4:21:41] And were also working with them on securing a grant.

[4:21:46] As I mentioned for the establishment of the bio retention

[4:21:50] area on the west side of the San Pablo avenue

[4:21:52] bridge.

[4:21:53] At a larger scale.

[4:21:56] To secure credits that could possibly be utilized for.

[4:22:01] Development and capital projects within Pinal.

[4:22:04] Or through the GPA.

[4:22:08] That could generate revenue for, for the city.

[4:22:13] Thank you. And just my last question about some of

[4:22:16] this, because I, I do feel.

[4:22:19] Anecdotally that we as a city have moved forward a

[4:22:22] lot in terms of.

[4:22:25] The technology that's being used within the department, you know?

[4:22:31] Just even our focus on these projects. And so I'm

[4:22:34] just wondering about like the reporting outputs, like we're talking

[4:22:37] about the permits and inspections and of course repairs, like,

[4:22:41] how do you.

[4:22:43] Foresee us moving forward in terms of like providing the

[4:22:46] performance that's.

[4:22:48] That's used to evaluate our success.

[4:22:51] Whether it's like reduced

[4:22:53] complaints or reduced flooding for the stormwater, like.

[4:22:59] Have you given some thought as to like how.

[4:23:02] To provide trend data.

[4:23:05] Over time, like to better assess our conditions or, or

[4:23:07] just like evaluate the success of like how these things

[4:23:10] are moving.

[4:23:12] I'll just add a little context too. I've noticed like,

[4:23:14] you know, it seems like there's monthly, like 300.

[4:23:18] Different service requests. And I'm wondering like,

[4:23:21] we've talked about like the use of the tool beehive,

[4:23:24] and I'm guessing like some of that is being tracked

[4:23:26] there. Maybe we have a different tool.

[4:23:28] But it would be nice to figure out and understand

[4:23:30] like,

[4:23:31] how

[4:23:34] our performance metrics are being used to, again, evaluate success

[4:23:37] of like what people are going through in Pinole. And

[4:23:39] I, I imagine like reduced complaints would be a great

[4:23:42] thing to track, right. Or, or how folks are again,

[4:23:45] reduced flooding. Like, can you kind of elaborate a little

[4:23:48] bit more about like what you.

[4:23:50] Are doing now. And then how you feel like we're

[4:23:52] going to.

[4:23:53] Grow that or improve that.

[4:23:55] In terms of metrics. Yes.

[4:23:58] Thank you once again for, for the question.

[4:24:01] Because I, I, you will see before you a request.

[4:24:06] As part of the, the budget for your consideration.

[4:24:11] We've been providing a significant amount of training.

[4:24:16] For maintenance operations, as well as for the engineering team.

[4:24:22] Like

[4:24:23] tens of classes in relations to.

[4:24:27] Customer service and relations to storm water and relations to

[4:24:31] safe practices.

[4:24:33] Practices the various aspects.

[4:24:35] Of our operations, as it relates to engineering, as well

[4:24:39] as, as it relates to maintenance.

[4:24:42] Operations to, to be up to date and to be

[4:24:45] effective.

[4:24:47] In, in what we do and, and.

[4:24:50] Reduce the, the level of liability.

[4:24:53] To the city recently, we were actually put on, on

[4:24:57] notice by the water boards to, to report more frequently.

[4:25:02] But was the, the conclusion and the completion of the

[4:25:06] assessment report.

[4:25:08] That will be shared with them. I already shared the

[4:25:11] map.

[4:25:12] But I will be sharing the over our report later

[4:25:15] on.

[4:25:16] This week. I, I think we will go back to

[4:25:19] the norm of reporting once a, a year.

[4:25:24] With that being said,

[4:25:26] we have a lot. Public works is, is a service.

[4:25:31] Department that that serves.

[4:25:34] Serves the various departments within the city and the community

[4:25:37] at, at large.

[4:25:39] It, it affects people's lives every single day.

[4:25:44] And we, we work under.

[4:25:47] Various requirements depending on, on the function.

[4:25:52] Within the department.

[4:25:55] There are requirements under storm water imposed by the, the

[4:25:59] water board. There are requirements.

[4:26:02] In terms of wastewater, there are requirements.

[4:26:05] Under waste.

[4:26:09] So one of the considerations.

[4:26:13] That we, we would like.

[4:26:15] Your your review of, as part of the budgeting.

[4:26:20] Would be a designated

[4:26:24] environmental.

[4:26:26] Compliance person to be able to assist with these reporter

[4:26:30] reporting.

[4:26:32] So that nothing would fall behind.

[4:26:37] We're still got the extra mile with our existing staff

[4:26:40] and will do.

[4:26:42] What we need to do to be able to meet

[4:26:44] all the requirements.

[4:26:46] But ideally

[4:26:49] there should be the expertise in that area.

[4:26:52] As part of the department.

[4:26:56] And, and also through the various tools right now.

[4:27:02] Our management.

[4:27:04] Analyst collects all the requests from emails.

[4:27:08] Emails from phone calls and through the website into beehive.

[4:27:13] Which is still time consuming.

[4:27:16] For inserting

[4:27:18] all the requests that we receive.

[4:27:21] And her time could be utilized on, on other.

[4:27:26] Functions that would be more useful.

[4:27:30] But, but we are looking into a different.

[4:27:34] Software that's more adaptive, but on a citywide basis.

[4:27:38] Rather than just public works.

[4:27:41] So it's, it's in the works. I'm not sure that

[4:27:43] it's going to materialize this year, per se, because of

[4:27:47] the cost involved.

[4:27:50] But it it's being under.

[4:27:52] Review.

[4:27:54] thank you. Okay. Council member Martinez, Ruben, please. With

[4:27:58] your questions.

[4:28:00] Questions. Thank you. Thank you director.

[4:28:02] Aldi, when I saw your staff report, I first saw

[4:28:06] thought of all the reporting and how you do it,

[4:28:09] and all of the administrative work behind it, the meetings,

[4:28:13] the calls for proposals, the review of proposals and all

[4:28:16] the, that lead time that you speak about.

[4:28:18] Leading to actually being able to document where you are

[4:28:21] and the processes involved until we see implementation.

[4:28:25] So thank you for all that.

[4:28:27] Three questions that, that I have in my notes.

[4:28:32] Some of them might seem a little trivial or tiny

[4:28:35] compared to everything that you have to attend to.

[4:28:38] They have been

[4:28:40] based on comments I've heard from people out in, in.

[4:28:45] In pin.

[4:28:47] The, and also related to.

[4:28:50] What's describing your maintenance operations section, the oper maintenance operations

[4:28:53] section of your staff report.

[4:28:56] Are what, what percentage would you say roughly?

[4:29:00] Our staff initiated maintenance.

[4:29:03] Items and

[4:29:06] those in response to problems that are reported via the

[4:29:08] app.

[4:29:10] The city app.

[4:29:12] There's a form that the public can use. And.

[4:29:15] And I, and I'm wondering again where the stance of

[4:29:17] those relative to what you've reported.

[4:29:20] So that's one question, and then I'll go to the

[4:29:23] other two.

[4:29:25] I don't have a precise.

[4:29:28] Percentage, but I would

[4:29:31] assume it's about 60, 40.

[4:29:35] In the past, the, the team was just.

[4:29:38] Responding to requests, but currently.

[4:29:42] Because we divided the city into five zones and we're

[4:29:46] taking a proactive.

[4:29:48] Approach in maintaining the zones.

[4:29:51] Zones. So we, we, we have been going above and

[4:29:55] beyond the, the request that we receive in our work

[4:29:59] in zone. One that should be completed by the end

[4:30:01] of.

[4:30:02] The fiscal year in terms of potholing, signage, pavement, marking

[4:30:07] repairs of.

[4:30:09] Lighting. So the improvements within zone one.

[4:30:13] These are the added

[4:30:17] proactive.

[4:30:19] Staff initiated.

[4:30:21] Improvements beyond.

[4:30:24] The, the request that we receive and we are zone

[4:30:26] one.

[4:30:29] Roughly

[4:30:30] just like major streets or major sections it's in the.

[4:30:34] South easterly part of the city. And I'll, I'll be

[4:30:38] happy to, to email a copy.

[4:30:41] The, the map is posted on the city's website, but

[4:30:44] I'll be happy to email a copy as well. Thank

[4:30:49] you. That that's good enough. So public can know aswell.

[4:30:50] The other are very more specific questions.

[4:30:53] Questions back to the installation of the a day compliant,

[4:30:56] prefabricated restrooms at Pinole valley park.

[4:30:59] Are the two restrooms. I see two units in the

[4:31:01] diagram that is part of your presentation. Are they both?

[4:31:04] All gender?

[4:31:06] Restrooms.

[4:31:08] No actually.

[4:31:10] It it's male or female.

[4:31:13] Most of them could be utilized. Yeah.

[4:31:16] It's it's not one female and one male. It's it's.

[4:31:21] It's either one is, is, can be used by either.

[4:31:24] good. So, so they are all gender, they all,

[4:31:26] yes. Yes. The signage, all gender and the signage will

[4:31:28] have that. Okay. Thank you. Wanted to double check on

[4:31:30] that.

[4:31:32] Now in your

[4:31:34] staff report there's mention of, of gophers attending to the

[4:31:38] damage that gophers do.

[4:31:40] Stew. I am wondering whether staff have noticed greater population

[4:31:45] of ground squirrels.

[4:31:47] Squirrels and specifically near the.

[4:31:51] Water treatment plant the south side of the water treatment

[4:31:54] plant.

[4:31:56] I have been told that there is an increased scene

[4:31:59] or abundant.

[4:32:00] Number of ground squirrels there and concern about that is

[4:32:03] the damage that they cause to the given their habits.

[4:32:07] .

[4:32:08] Damage that could be, could lead to.

[4:32:11] Wires cables and PVC conduit, and other kinds of pipes.

[4:32:16] Pipes that are underground. And as near as they may

[4:32:19] be to the water treatment plant, I don't know whether

[4:32:21] there, there might be some liability there or some damage

[4:32:23] there.

[4:32:24] Sure. We'll be happy to look into that.

[4:32:28] No one brought that to my attention in the past,

[4:32:31] but will look into it.

[4:32:34] The, the issues with gophers has been.

[4:32:38] Improved significantly through the treatment.

[4:32:42] And remediations that we've done. So we no longer have

[4:32:45] that issue on the soccer field or, or other areas

[4:32:49] and, and parks.

[4:32:50] Parks. I have to ask though, aren't they seasonal?

[4:32:55] Yes. So it's like they will see gophers again, as

[4:32:59] cute as they might be.

[4:33:02] Hopefully not as a rise, we'll go back and do

[4:33:06] the three treatment again.

[4:33:09] Okay.

[4:33:11] Now I'm thinking of years back, there were discussions, this

[4:33:14] preceded you. There were discussions about a pilot project using

[4:33:19] big belly. I believe that's a brand name.

[4:33:21] Big belly, trash, trash bins.

[4:33:24] Bins, two of them were placed in old town.

[4:33:27] Panel one right next to.

[4:33:30] Tina's the eatery at the corner of San Pablo and

[4:33:34] tenant.

[4:33:35] And the

[4:33:38] Northwest corner. And then.

[4:33:41] One along on a long tenant.

[4:33:45] Close to the pump house.

[4:33:47] So there are two trash bins there.

[4:33:50] And they, at the time that they were installed, I

[4:33:52] recall that they were meant to be part of a

[4:33:54] pilot project.

[4:33:56] To determine their

[4:33:58] utility and their effectiveness in mitigating litter.

[4:34:02] And, and the pilot aspect of it was just also

[4:34:05] to see whether that would be the best.

[4:34:07] Whether there might be other locations.

[4:34:10] Locations information based on where those two were placed, there

[4:34:12] would be other lo that would inform whether they're ought

[4:34:14] to be similar type trash bins placed in other locations.

[4:34:19] Locations where there are hotspots of, of litter. One of

[4:34:23] those.

[4:34:24] Being alongside the Creek behind.

[4:34:29] The restaurant that serves dim sum.

[4:34:32] Always forget the name of that restaurant king valley. Thank

[4:34:35] you.

[4:34:36] Yeah, so

[4:34:38] my, my request is this, or my question is this.

[4:34:41] If, if indeed, somewhere.

[4:34:43] Somewhere on file. There is mention of this pilot study

[4:34:46] and impossible continuation of that.

[4:34:49] To help.

[4:34:51] And it, it has to do with as well.

[4:34:55] Effects.

[4:34:57] In the Creek effects on the water.

[4:34:59] The, the niche report.

[4:35:02] How we're doing that in, in regard to the.

[4:35:05] Compliance with the water quality board. I think one aspect

[4:35:09] of that, of that report report. At least last time

[4:35:11] I looked at it years ago.

[4:35:13] Before the version that we're on now.

[4:35:16] There was a section that called for what is the

[4:35:18] city doing with regard to mitigating litter?

[4:35:21] And so there was room for that.

[4:35:23] I, I was not aware probably this locations were selected.

[4:35:28] Based on the, the level of.

[4:35:31] The debris at these locations and, and trash, I will

[4:35:35] look into it.

[4:35:37] The, the locations that were currently.

[4:35:39] Evaluating is the placements of the new trash re receptacles.

[4:35:44] And, and they're not just for trash. It's trash recycling.

[4:35:48] Green waste. So

[4:35:50] that's the, the item that's currently under evaluation.

[4:35:54] But I will look into that pilot.

[4:35:58] And, and see where, where we're at, based on our

[4:36:01] maintenance activities and, and observations. Mm-hmm . Thank you. So

[4:36:05] I'm, I'm thinking roughly, that was probably about.

[4:36:08] 20 21, 20 22.

[4:36:11] Windows were whatever year those were placed in whatever year,

[4:36:16] the big belly bins were placed, where they are now.

[4:36:19] All right. Okay. Thank you any.

[4:36:22] Other comments questions. Okay. We'll go to public comment.

[4:36:28] Raphael menace.

[4:36:35] Good evening again. So I've got a few comments and

[4:36:38] questions on this item.

[4:36:41] So on page number 228 of the agenda packet, it

[4:36:45] says the use system HVAC.

[4:36:48] System only had three out of the seven units replaced.

[4:36:51] I'm assuming, because those were the three that actually had

[4:36:53] outright failed.

[4:36:55] Components, what condition are the other four remaining units in?

[4:37:00] Are they likely to fail in the near future?

[4:37:03] Where they evaluated during the process of replacing the first

[4:37:05] three.

[4:37:08] Secondly, I noticed also on patient number 228, that there

[4:37:11] are improvements to a dog park, suggested that the planning

[4:37:14] is underway to add dog play areas and upgrade the

[4:37:17] landscaping, following a community meeting to be led by the

[4:37:19] community services to department.

[4:37:21] How will the community be informed about this meeting and

[4:37:24] who is going to be invited to attend it?

[4:37:27] I expect you're going to receive questions from other members

[4:37:29] of the public about this topic in particular tonight.

[4:37:34] And then on page number 230.

[4:37:38] Also to a lesser extent, page 2 29 with the storm

[4:37:40] grain master.

[4:37:42] Plan. It says that it's not done yet. The modeling

[4:37:44] work is near done.

[4:37:47] But it's scheduled for completion and city council consideration in

[4:37:49] October of 26.

[4:37:52] So given that

[4:37:54] how do we know that we're.

[4:37:56] 99.6% compliance if we don't actually have a completed master

[4:38:01] plan yet, is it impossible? There could be areas. We

[4:38:03] just.

[4:38:04] Don't know about right now or is it just, we

[4:38:07] basically are done, but it gets to the formalized stage

[4:38:10] with regards to the council's understanding.

[4:38:17] In October, I'd also like to thank council mayor Martinez,

[4:38:20] Ruben for asking the question about, you know, the gender

[4:38:23] status of the various.

[4:38:25] Restrooms things. The city is building out new restrooms and

[4:38:27] so on.

[4:38:29] And that's all my comments on this particular item. Thank

[4:38:32] you.

[4:38:34] Thank you.

[4:38:36] May I respon.

[4:38:38] With regards to the replacement of the three out of

[4:38:42] seven HVAC units.

[4:38:45] That's correct. They failed. So some of the offices.

[4:38:50] Downstairs at, at the lower level.

[4:38:53] Had no H operating HVAC and.

[4:38:56] Upstairs where PC T V.

[4:39:00] Is housed.

[4:39:02] Housed. They had issues with humidity. Like they used to

[4:39:05] collect water in, in a barrel.

[4:39:08] And, and dump it.

[4:39:11] Like a few times a week.

[4:39:13] Which was not safe for the equipment.

[4:39:15] That they have upstairs.

[4:39:18] Upstairs the reason we did not replace.

[4:39:21] All seven is because the, the funding was not sufficient.

[4:39:24] But we did multiple assessments.

[4:39:27] We also looked into

[4:39:30] changing the system.

[4:39:32] Into one system operating the whole building.

[4:39:35] Or dual system.

[4:39:38] Isolating upstairs from downstairs.

[4:39:41] Downstairs, but the cheapest way.

[4:39:44] For us to, to handle the emergency in a timely

[4:39:47] manner.

[4:39:49] Was to replace.

[4:39:51] The the

[4:39:54] of three units out of the seven and that's the

[4:39:57] approach we took.

[4:39:59] Was

[4:40:01] and that's the advice we got from, from two suppliers,

[4:40:04] actually.

[4:40:05] And the maintenance

[4:40:11] contractor.

[4:40:12] Ended up the one.

[4:40:15] Replacing the, the HVAC units for, for the city. They,

[4:40:19] they are quite familiar.

[4:40:21] With the, the various systems and the, the different buildings.

[4:40:25] Buildings. So after the assessment,

[4:40:28] that was the, the most efficient and, and cost.

[4:40:33] Effective mean for us to, to address the problem.

[4:40:38] With regards to the dock park. We did all the

[4:40:41] improvements.

[4:40:43] That we could do in-house for now.

[4:40:47] Including upgrades to the restaurants, clean up painting.

[4:40:53] Even the painting, the trash receptacles and port.

[4:40:57] We removed the hazardous branches.

[4:41:00] Branches and, and stumps. We are planning.

[4:41:04] To add furniture.

[4:41:06] And, and add grass areas.

[4:41:08] Areas. So we developed some concepts for community services.

[4:41:14] Services, but this will involve community consultation and, and feedback

[4:41:18] what the community wants within that park. It's not, it's

[4:41:21] not just us imagining things. The concept includes playgrounds for

[4:41:26] the, the large dogs.

[4:41:29] Versus the little dogs like.

[4:41:31] That their skills.

[4:41:33] It has sheeted areas. It has furniture.

[4:41:39] But

[4:41:40] at the end of the day, it'll be decided by

[4:41:43] the community.

[4:41:45] Enhance a community meeting.

[4:41:49] Will be planned in the future by community services. And

[4:41:52] we will support in any way we can. Some of

[4:41:55] the additional improvements will be done. In-house.

[4:41:58] But once final

[4:42:01] decisions is made.

[4:42:04] With regards to the store.

[4:42:06] Water master plan versus the compliance.

[4:42:10] These are, are two different things.

[4:42:13] The, the master plan is being.

[4:42:18] Prepared for the overall

[4:42:20] system to analyze capacity.

[4:42:23] Of the different lines and what needs to be replaced.

[4:42:27] Replaced as well as in some areas, the, the, the.

[4:42:32] Condition, but not throughout the condition of the various.

[4:42:39] Access points and pipes.

[4:42:42] Pipes. So that's the storm water master plan. And the

[4:42:44] reason we came before council and asked for additional time

[4:42:48] and budget.

[4:42:49] Is because the initial evaluation identified additional locations that were

[4:42:55] not taken into account.

[4:42:57] Initially and that

[4:42:59] it, it would've been the best time for us to,

[4:43:02] to evaluate it once and for all. So the, the,

[4:43:05] the difference in cost was worth it.

[4:43:08] To do the modeling work for the overall.

[4:43:11] City and not miss areas within the system.

[4:43:15] And also

[4:43:17] because we changed the land users initially.

[4:43:21] It was based on existing land uses, but we changed

[4:43:24] the assumptions to accommodate.

[4:43:27] Projections forecasted land uses and associated usage.

[4:43:32] That would impact the system. So the modeling work.

[4:43:36] Was expanded to, to be able.

[4:43:40] To to develop the master plan.

[4:43:42] But that's an effort separate.

[4:43:45] From the project that we currently.

[4:43:48] Pursuing whether installation of trash capture devices at specific locations.

[4:43:54] Locations sweeping. As I mentioned.

[4:43:58] Revisions to the map. That's separate.

[4:44:02] Under the compliance.

[4:44:06] Okay.

[4:44:07] Thank you. Thank you for that explanation. Do we have

[4:44:10] any other.

[4:44:12] Public comment. Yes, we have Anthony Voss brink.

[4:44:16] Okay, go ahead, speaker.

[4:44:30] Mr. Vaspring are you able to unmute yourself?

[4:44:37] Can you hear me? Yes. Go ahead.

[4:44:40] Yes.

[4:44:42] I just wanted to comment that.

[4:44:45] There was a pretty detailed presentation there. And.

[4:44:49] I guess that was good. And.

[4:44:51] I have to bring up a few things that.

[4:44:56] The director may or may not be aware of that

[4:44:59] when they went into the dog park to do some

[4:45:02] of those.

[4:45:03] Touch up repairs as needed.

[4:45:07] I don't think they redid or painted the floors.

[4:45:11] Floors or re re give it, give the refresh, look

[4:45:15] to the interior.

[4:45:18] Bathrooms that behind the

[4:45:20] ballpark the

[4:45:23] the baseball diamond there by the kids playground.

[4:45:27] You know, the places

[4:45:29] it smells, the, the, the pinks peeling off the floors.

[4:45:33] Floors and, and some toilet seat.

[4:45:36] Seats are missing there as well as in.

[4:45:39] The the dog park bathroom.

[4:45:43] The toilet, both toilet seats are still missing.

[4:45:46] Off of there and it's really inconvenient.

[4:45:49] But I guess some ladies don't mind, you know,

[4:45:51] not having to sit down for anybody for that matter

[4:45:54] on the cold stainless steel toilet bowl.

[4:45:58] That's not any kind of an upgrade there.

[4:46:02] And, and, and should be addressed. No, one's going back

[4:46:04] to check the quality of work and that, that starts

[4:46:07] with Mr. Joe Bingham and whoever he reports to obviously,

[4:46:12] and down the line right now, the, the water plant

[4:46:17] are in this repair. They're in, at.

[4:46:20] The dog park, no one decided to check the water

[4:46:22] fountain. It's all dirty.

[4:46:24] With mud and it doesn't even work and other.

[4:46:27] Water fountains or in disrepair not working behind the tennis

[4:46:30] court. The only one I may mention.

[4:46:32] Over in that whole area, since they closed down the

[4:46:35] bathrooms.

[4:46:36] Bathrooms, no mention was made about trying to reopen the

[4:46:38] bathrooms.

[4:46:40] Bathrooms because the city council can't get on the same

[4:46:42] page with the director, Andrea Dwyer, with regard to those

[4:46:47] two outdoor bathrooms that they got a reprieve on. Cuz

[4:46:50] they're having to redo the library, I guess.

[4:46:53] At at, at Mr. Vossen, you have 45 seconds. The,

[4:46:57] the, so the soccer field with no mention was made

[4:47:00] to the drainage problems that Andrew Dwyer missed.

[4:47:04] On the soccer, the new soccer field.

[4:47:06] That was supposed to be.

[4:47:09] Put put in grain systems, as well as the trash

[4:47:12] bins. Aren't new receptacles around the dog park.

[4:47:16] Those were on order over several years ago.

[4:47:19] But we shouldn't have to wait on those.

[4:47:22] Any longer, those aren't

[4:47:24] aren't those haven't been

[4:47:26] repaired in all in, in, in the, in, in the

[4:47:29] dark parks. And, and like I said, a lot of

[4:47:31] the water fountains.

[4:47:33] Pumps numerous three or four working throughout the parks and

[4:47:36] the city and the bridge on Pinole valley road by

[4:47:39] the fire station. That's damaged. Nobody wants to rep.

[4:47:46] Okay. Thank you, speaker. Thank you.

[4:47:49] Any other that concludes public comment.

[4:47:53] Okay, so we'll bring it back to counsel.

[4:47:56] Any other comment?

[4:47:59] Okay. Are we looking for direction here or was this.

[4:48:02] Informational leading into the CFIB conversation.

[4:48:07] If I could through the mayor, accept the report, please

[4:48:09] is all we're asking. Okay. Motion to accept the report.

[4:48:13] Second.

[4:48:15] Okay. please.

[4:48:18] Mayor Tave. Yes.

[4:48:21] Mayor pro 10 Murphy. Yes.

[4:48:23] Council member Sai yes. Council member Martinez. Ruben. Yes. Council

[4:48:28] member Toms. Yes. Motion carries. Thank you.

[4:48:31] Okay, next item is our second citizens to be heard.

[4:48:36] Item 13. This item is for citizens who do not

[4:48:39] speak.

[4:48:40] During the first citizens to be heard.

[4:48:42] Thank you, director Ogun.

[4:48:44] Goodie. Yes, we have Raphael menace online.

[4:48:48] Go ahead, speaker.

[4:48:51] Thank you.

[4:48:53] So good evening again, Eric council staff, public prince Rael,

[4:48:57] mass resident of, and.

[4:49:00] I've been able to join y'all here tonight because I'm

[4:49:03] a, well, even given the current very low levels of

[4:49:07] COVID 19 and influenza a.

[4:49:10] In the whitewater sites around Pinole and the stating country

[4:49:14] more generally.

[4:49:17] There's still

[4:49:19] sun bugs going around out there. I guess I'll spare

[4:49:22] you all the.

[4:49:24] Gory details. But

[4:49:27] I suspect it may be contagious. So I figured I

[4:49:28] should err, on the side of not coming to the

[4:49:30] council meeting in person and putting.

[4:49:33] Council members, staff and members of the public present in

[4:49:36] person.

[4:49:37] At risk.

[4:49:40] I would also note that.

[4:49:44] Civilization is a good thing.

[4:49:46] And threatening to destroy. Civiliz.

[4:49:50] Civilizations because we're

[4:49:53] unhappy about

[4:49:55] how a war is going, is.

[4:50:03] The very least

[4:50:05] unworthy of what America should be. If not.

[4:50:11] I'll work from, in its own. Right.

[4:50:13] Making threats too, you know, destroy.

[4:50:16] Civilian infrastructure on mass and.

[4:50:19] Obama country back to S stone age. I mean,

[4:50:22] imagine if

[4:50:25] some foreign president say those exact same things about the

[4:50:28] city of Pinole. You know, the city of Pinole is

[4:50:30] terrible. They're not doing what we want.

[4:50:33] So we're gonna bomb their bridges. We're going bomb their

[4:50:35] wastewater and treatment plant. We're gonna bomb them back into

[4:50:38] milestone age.

[4:50:40] How would you feel

[4:50:42] about the leader that called for that destruction.

[4:50:46] Whether or not, they actually carried through on it.

[4:50:50] How would you feel

[4:50:52] about the government.

[4:50:55] That didn't restrain that leader.

[4:50:58] From making this statement in the first place or from

[4:51:00] implementing it.

[4:51:02] Now, fortunately at the time I'm making this statement, it

[4:51:06] appears that.

[4:51:09] Were going to try and have a truce.

[4:51:12] For two weeks. We'll see whether Israel agrees to that

[4:51:15] in Lebanon or not.

[4:51:17] But

[4:51:23] we're better than this as a country.

[4:51:26] We have to be

[4:51:29] that's all.

[4:51:31] Thank you. Thank you, speaker.

[4:51:34] Next speaker, please. Richard castle.

[4:51:42] I thought that we limited our comments to the particular

[4:51:46] subject to, and.

[4:51:48] Thank you.

[4:51:56] Oh, yeah, maybe that's Mr. Castle.

[4:52:00] Let me, let me go ahead and read the.

[4:52:03] The difference between public comment and then the citizens to

[4:52:06] be, to be heard.

[4:52:11] Okay, citizens should be heard.

[4:52:13] Heards open only to members. And this is the second

[4:52:15] one open only to members of the public who did

[4:52:17] not speak under the first citizens to be heard. Agenda

[4:52:20] item six.

[4:52:21] Citizens may speak under any item, not listed on the

[4:52:24] agenda. The time limit is three minutes for city council

[4:52:27] items and is subject to the modification to modification by

[4:52:30] the mayor.

[4:52:32] Individuals may not share or offer time to another speaker.

[4:52:35] Pursuant to provision of the brown act. No action may

[4:52:38] be taken on a matter, unless it is listed on

[4:52:40] the agenda.

[4:52:42] Or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist, the city

[4:52:45] council may direct staff to investigate and, or schedule certain

[4:52:48] matters for consideration and a future.

[4:52:51] Meeting. So the citizens to be heard is to be

[4:52:54] spoken on.

[4:52:56] Or, or is for citizens to go on record on

[4:52:58] anything that is not on the agenda.

[4:53:01] So, I'm not sure if you wanted to speak.

[4:53:05] For this or

[4:53:07] or a particular item. And if that case.

[4:53:09] Yeah, we would. Yeah, you already did.

[4:53:16] Are you still there?

[4:53:17] Oh, I, I apologize. I thought that.

[4:53:21] That there's, this was a.

[4:53:24] Nevermind. I thought

[4:53:26] that this was for the, the last.

[4:53:30] Item that was discussed, not necessarily an open.

[4:53:34] Form. Oh, sorry about that. Understood. Okay. Thank, thank you.

[4:53:37] We just wanna make sure you had the opportunity to

[4:53:39] speak.

[4:53:40] Okay. Great. Great. Okay.

[4:53:44] So it looks like we'll move on to the next

[4:53:46] speaker.

[4:53:49] Just double checking.

[4:53:51] That concludes public comment. Okay. We're now ready to adjourn

[4:53:55] adjourn, the meeting to the special city council meeting of

[4:53:58] April 21st in remembrance of Amber Schwartz.

Pinole City Council Meeting 04 07 2026

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