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Pinole Businesses interested in participating in the Pinole Perks Community Gift Card Program may get more information online about the program and how to sign up. If assistance is needed, the Community Development Director can be reached by email.

The City of Pinole follows the California State Rate for Minimum Wage. State rates and frequently asked questions can be found by visiting Department of Industrial Relations

The Muni Code will be updated periodically, but always consult with staff regarding current ordinances in effect. The cover page will always list the last ordinance codified.

The City Clerk is the City Elections Official and is responsible for administering the City’s general municipal elections and special elections for both candidates and measures; and processing petitions relating to initiatives, recalls and referendums.
The City of Pinole General Municipal Election is held during even-numbered years. The City Council is comprised of five members elected at large to four-year terms. The Mayor is rotated amongst the Council on a yearly basis. In addition to Council Members, the City Treasurer is also an elected position.

Contact us: email Heather Bell at hbell@pinole.gov or (510) 724-8928

The Senior Center offers a variety of music activities for our senior community. Music activities include Karaoke on the last Wednesday of each month at 2 pm in the Main Hall where individuals can sing their hearts out to any of their favorite songs. This is a 100% judgment free zone! Ukulele on Thursdays at 2 pm in the Main Lobby allows individuals to play any of their favorite songs on the popularized string instrument from Hawaii. Lastly, for individuals looking for a string instrument bigger than the ukulele, the Center offers two types of Guitar classes on Fridays. For more of a beginner pace, Beginning Guitar is available 8:30 AM on Fridays. For those with a little more experience and looking for a more advanced speed there is Advanced Guitar at 10 am on Fridays as well.  For both the ukulele and guitar class, participants are required to bring their own instrument. All levels are welcome to participate and anyone wanting to just come and listen are strongly encouraged to attend.

Visit our website: Senior Center – City of Pinole, CA

Contact us: Email or call (510) 724-9800 

Welcome to the City of Pinole’s Online Permitting and Licensing Center! You can now apply for and track permits for Building, Public Works, and Planning, as well as Business Licenses, all online. Create an AccountFees and PaymentsBuilding PermitsPublic Works PermitsPlanning PermitsBusiness Licenses Create an Account The City of Pinole has…

The Operations and Maintenance Division of Public Works maintains and manages city-owned facilities, parks, sewer mains and streets.

Please contact the Police Department to apply for a permit for a march, athletic event, demonstration, or procession for an event consisting of persons, animals or vehicles or any combination thereof upon a public street, sidewalk, alley or other public place which does not comply with normal or usual traffic regulations or control. Applications must be submitted at least sixty (60) days before the event.

Contact us: (510) 724-8955.

The City of Pinole offers rental of multiple parks and amenities within the parks.  The parks are located at Fernandez Park and Pinole Valley Grove and are available for rental from dusk to dawn. Available on a first come first serve basis, reservations could be made available through the online portal or in person. To visit our online portal: City of Pinole > Home (recdesk.com)

Contact us: Email or call (510) 724-9004

Citizens with Loans issued by the Former Redevelopment Agency who would like to request a payoff demand or reconveyance can find information online.

If assistance is needed, the Community Development Director can be reached by email.

The Human Resources Department provides interpretation of City and department policies; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures for improving organizational performance, enhancing services, and meeting goals.

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Pinole Community Television (PCTV) provides quality broadcasting, ancillary video and audio services to the City of Pinole, other organizations, and the community. PCTV informs the public of the City’s operations and events such as sports games, concerts and movies in the park, as well as city council meetings, debates, and groundbreakings. For more information visit: Pinole TV – City of Pinole, CA

Contact us: Email or call (510) 741-3862

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinole TV

The Pinole-Hercules Water Pollution Control Plant treats all of the residential and commercial wastewater generated in Hercules, and most of the wastewater generated in Pinole.

Proposed changes on a property may require approval of a Planning Application before the changes are conducted. Such changes may include new buildings, additions, change in uses, new signage, and tree removal. More information on the types of Planning Applications and example projects that fall under each type can be found online. Planning staff can assist with additional questions by email, the Department phone line (510-724-8912), the Planning Manager phone (510-724-9842), during open Permit Counter hours on Wednesdays from 1-3pm, or by individual appointment scheduled by email.