Municipal Engagement
Half Moon Bay
Monterey
San Francisco
Concord
Palo Alto
Mountain View
East Palo Alto San Jose
Antioch
Berkeley
West Hollywood
Santa Monica
Beverly Hills
Pasadena
Stockton
Los Angeles
Richmond
Salinas
Hayward
Oakland
● Implement accessible
online platform
● Increase staff capacity
● Incorporate actual cost of
software and staffing into
new fee schedule
● Eliminate paper option
● User support office hours
● Self-certified inspection
program for qualifying
owners
Lessons Learned
Average Annual Fees:
$182 per unit
*bold* -
Northern
California
locations
*underlined* -
direct dialogue
with team
Real World Impact:
Monterey Case Study
● Data revealed an almost complete lack of 3+ bedroom rental units in the city.
● This prevented middle and even upper middle-income families from residing in Monterey.
● The findings helped explain drops in the local economy and massive enrollment decline in their school system.
● In order to address this, Monterey is working on programs to help property owners expand existing units to
accommodate families.
(Monterey quarterly report)
Continued Community Engagement
Rental Property Owners
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Single-family-home
2-5 unit properties (duplex, triplex)
Medium multifamily properties (5-12 units)
Large & commercial units (13+ units)
Rental Property Facilitators
Property managers & management firms
Housing providers
Developers
Apartment and Realtor Associations
Residents
Tenants & Renters
Condo/ADU occupants
Homeowners
Senior residents
Affordable Housing World
Affordable housing developers
Affordable housing managers &
operators
Affordable housing residents
Voucher program operators
Voucher program recipients
● Monterey
● East Palo Alto
● Salinas
● Monterey
● Half Moon Bay
● Advanced machine learning and
predictive modeling, proprietary
“Swarm” tool, and ability to
overcome municipal data challenges
such as advanced spatial queries,
customizable scoring models at the
parcel, neighborhood, or block group
level.
● 3rd party data site scrubbing
● Only provider able to facilitate
intended ease-of-use and
comprehensive data analysis and
additional data gathering
● Excellent customer service for
public and city
Implementation through Tolemi based on:
12 Sole Source Justification Neighboring Municipality
Recommendations:
baysfuture.org
(Map of noncompliant units)
(Noncompliant
units by
neighborhood)
● Name of owner (beneficial
ownership disclosure)
● Number of units, bedrooms and
bathrooms
● Sqft, Year built
● Rent charged
● Additional fees (i.e. parking),
Amenities/utilities included at
owner vs. renter expense
● Eviction/Tenant changeover
● Occupancy status
● Demographic data not
recommended
● Create streamlined program
platform for enrollments,
compliance outreach, and
inspection management
● Create accessible data
synthesis site for city staff and
limitable public site
● Fee and housing data collected
annually
● Certificate of compliance
required for business license
renewals
● Half Moon Bay Enrollment
video:
https://vimeo.com/993584463
Implementation through Tolemi
Gatherable Data (included Program Model
but not limited to)
(screenshots from Half Moon Bay enrollment page)
Annual Cost
Site Development
(one-time fee)*
Increased Staffing
Requirements
(pending fee study)
Rental Inventory
$39,000 $23-$39
City Impact:
1. Increased
enrollment in PRIIP
Program
2. Simpler process for
program users
3. Comprehensive
housing data for
Operating cost city and public use
Data Collection
Outreach services
$20,000 $15-$23
Operating cost
Improved program
Self-Cert Option
$8,000* $0 (paid by PBF)
User portal
City analytics
Public facing site
Estimated Implementation Expenses (pending fee
study)
Fee Increase Deliverable
Progress Update
Site Development
● Site development and data transfer are underway through the implementation contract.
● Estimated platform launch late-January to mid-February.
Research and Community Input
● Ongoing targeted engagement with rental property operators, tenants, advocates, and neighboring municipalities.
● Intended to inform data gathered, public transparency, user interface, and program incentives.
baysfuture.org
Connecting Operators to Existing Resources
Platform can connect operators to existing
decarbonization programs at the City, County,
State, and Federal Level:
• Energy-Saving Programs | PG&E
• Incentives - The Switch Is O
• Green House Calls® - Rising Sun Center for
Opportunity
Council Input: Decarbonization
Partnering with CAP Monitoring
Program intends to integrate with City’s Climate
Action Plan monitoring software and integrate
spatial analysis for program impact assessments
and targeted outreach.
Tracking Efficiency Upgrades
Software developer, Tolemi has
expressed interesting in piloting a
green and high efficiency upgrades
tracking system in Pinole including:
● Induction stovetops,
● electrical panel upgrades,
● solar and EV charging
installations, and
● high efficiency windows and
insulation.
City of Los Angeles
County of Marin
City of Concord
City of San Francisco
Enterprise Community Partners
Partnership for the Bay’s Future
Tenants Together
East Bay Housing Organization
SV@Home
Limited/Preliminary
tenant input
Limited/Preliminary
operator input
Council Input: Tenant Data - Inquiry
Municipal Operators: Tenant Advocates: Community Input:
Fair housing law limits landlords
from gathering this data.
It is unlikely an opt-in program will
gather a representative sample
in the current climate.
Express caution over sensitive and
weaponizable nature of the data.
Cross-referencing data findings to
regional demographics identified
in census tract data is an equally
effective advocacy strategy.
Initial input has expressed
caution about liking their
personal data to the
Program.
Council Input: Tenant Data - Findings
Municipal Operators: Tenant Advocates Community Input
Administrative Regulations
Inventory Enrollment Rental Operators to enroll in rental inventory on or before December 31st of each year on the City’s approved platform (Tolemi)
Business Licenses Rental Operators to acquire a business license on or before December 31st of each year on the City’s approved platform (Tolemi)
Compliance and
Deficiencies
Rental Operators to comply with periodic inspections once every three years and remedy deficiencies on the City’s approved platform (Tolemi) Tenant & Public
Transparency
Tenants to receive copy of enrollment form and inspection reports.
City may publish non-confidential program data or provide data upon request
Annual Fee Collection Program fees and business license fees to be collected annually on the City’s approved platform.
Residential Health and
Safety Inspector
Authorize the Building Official to designate a Residential Health and Safety Inspector to administer this Program.
Proposed Administrative Regulations
Temporary
Transition
Schedule for
2026-2027
Implementation
(Category-Based
Compliance
Requirements)
Next Steps and Implementation Timeline
Beta Site Development
Program Focus Groups
Modification
Tomorrow - Oct
Continued Public Outreach
Early Enrollment
Assistance Office Hours
Jan-March
1st Quarterly data report
Focus Group Follow up
July-Aug
Public Outreach
Continued Site Development
City Council program approval
Oct - Dec
Early Enrollment Deadline
Assistance Office Hours
Data Synthesis/Analysis
April-Jun
Contract re-evaluation
Informed Policy
recommendations
Aug-December
Council Decisions (November):
Administrative Regulation Modification Approval>>Business License Date Change Approval CDD Actions:
Site Development>>Community Input>>Design Modification>> Outreach>>Program Launch 2025 2026
Next Steps and Implementation Timeline
Beta Site Development
Program Focus Groups
Modification
Tomorrow - Oct
Continued Public Outreach
Early Enrollment
Assistance Office Hours
Jan-March
Cat 3 Enrollment Deadline: June
1st Quarterly data report
Focus Group Follow up
July-Aug
Public Outreach
Continued Site Development
City Council program approval
Oct - Dec
Cat 4 Enrollment Deadline: April
Assistance Office Hours
Data Synthesis/Analysis
April-Jun
Cat 1 Enrollment Deadline:
December 31
Cat 1-4 Business License
Deadline: December 31
Aug-December
2025 2026
Cat 2 Enrollment Deadline: When Current CoC expires
Administrative Regulations to be proposed (January)
Administrative Regulations
Data Collection and
Transparency
Following continued stakeholder engagement and neighboring program input, January regulations will delineate specific data to be collected and determine which data will be available to the public.
Self-Certification
Inspection Program
Following continued stakeholder engagement and neighboring program input, January regulations may incorporate a self-certification option for qualifying rental property operators. Engagement will help determine qualifying parameters, extent of self-certification eligibility, tenant correspondence.
Program Fee
Modifications
Following Fee Study, January regulations will implement new fee schedule that will ensure full program cost recovery and adequate staffing.
One-Time Discounted
Enrollment Fees
Following Fee Study, January regulations may establish a one-time discounted enrollment fee for property owners who enroll by a specified date to encourage early participation and support timely adoption of the new platform.
Thanks for Listening!
CITY COUNCIL
REPORT 12.A.
DATE: NOVEMBER 18, 2025
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: Kelcey Young, City Manager, 5107248933, [email protected] SUBJECT: REPUBLIC SERVICES CREDIT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
RECOMMENDATION
Review and approve Republic Services MOU and credit to subscribers for work stoppage and delegate authority to City Manager to finalize terms and execute MOU.
BACKGROUND
Republic Services experienced a work stoppage between July 8, 2025 and July 21, 2025 causing service disruptions to several residents and Republic Services subscribers. For impacted subscribers trash collection services were delayed for several days and for some weeks. During the work stoppage commercial businesses still had trash collection services as did some residential subscribers. Dumpsters were provided by Republic Services and located at sites throughout the city for subscribers to drop off trash that was not picked up by Republic Services.
The City issued Republic Services a notice of default in July 2025 citing the penalty provisions in the Republic Services franchise agreement and demanding a credit to impacted subscribers.
In response, Republic Services has offered a credit to impacted subscribers the terms of which are reflected in the attached MOU. For the past several months the City Manager has attempted to negotiate an increase in the amount of the credit being offered impacted subscribers, among other terms, none of which were accepted. Republic Services is concurrently negotiating the terms of a MOU very similar in form to the attached with the City of Richmond, Hercules, and Contra Costa County. The City of San Pablo's City Council approved their MOU last week.
The following credits for impacted subscribers are included in the MOU in Attatchment A:
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
The initial draft MOU was sent to the City Manager in September. Since that time there were multiple communications between Republic Services and City Staff to see if the agreement could be modified. Republic Services expressed their desire to keep the credit consistent with other cities, and that in order for residents to receive a credit the agreement needed to be approved in the form attached.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City of Pinole by signing this agreement.
ATTACHMENTS
A. PINOLE MOU Re Settlement of Work Stoppage Claims
Memorandum of Understanding
Settlement Regarding Labor Work Stoppage
September 19, 2025
1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is entered into between the City of Pinole (“City”) and Richmond Sanitary Service, Inc. (“RSS”) is in connection with the Teamsters Local 315 organized labor work stoppage (“Work Stoppage”) that occurred between July 8, 2025 and July 21, 2025, in order to fully and finally resolve any and all outstanding claims and demands asserted by City as a result of the Work Stoppage.
RECITALS
1. Republic provides collection services for the collection, processing, and disposal of solid waste, recyclable material, and organics to residents, multi-family and commercial customers in the City pursuant to an exclusive Franchise Agreement dated July 1, 2025 (“Agreement”).
2. On July 8, 2025, without any prior notice to RSS, a labor sympathy action began involving Teamsters Local 315 which impacted collection and transport operations covered by our Agreement.
3. The Teamster Work Stoppage was not a strike against RSS; rather, this was a sympathy or “solidarity” refusal by Teamster employees to cross a picket line established by other Teamsters union locals orchestrated at RSS’s facility.
4. RSS’s Teamster employees refused to cross the picket line resulting in the Work Stoppage.
5. In recognition of the inconvenience caused by the delay in collection services for most residential and some multi-family and commercial customers in the City in July 2025, RSS has offered to provide credits to its residential customers in the City.
AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, the City and RSS agree as follows:
1. One Time Residential Collection Credit. As a result of good faith negotiations between RSS and City, the Parties have agreed that in order to resolve any and all claims of City arising out of or related to the Work Stoppage, RSS shall provide a one-time credit to residential customers in accordance with Exhibit A attached hereto, per missed pickup event, for missed residential collection events occurring during the Work Stoppage. The credit will be applied on the RSS October 1, 2025 invoice to residential customers. The amount of the one-time credits to be applied to residential customer accounts is set forth in the attached Exhibit A, incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
2. General Release. In consideration of RSS providing the residential credit as set forth in paragraph 1. above, City fully releases and forever discharges RSS and its members, officers, directors, employees, parent companies, sister companies, subsidiaries, divisions, agents, attorneys, and assigns, from any actions, causes of action, suits, debts, charges, complaints, claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, controversies, costs,
Memorandum of Understanding
Settlement Regarding Labor Work Stoppage
September 19, 2025
2 damages, losses, and demands of whatever nature or character, whether known or unknown, actual or contingent, arising from or related to the Work Stoppage.
3. Civil Code Section 1542 Waived. The general release set forth above extends to all claims of every nature and kind whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, and all rights under Civil Code ß1542 are waived. Section 1542 provides:
"Section 1542. General Release. A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him, must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor."
City expressly waives its rights under Section 1542 as well as under any other statutes or common law principles of similar effect.
4. No Liability. The City and RSS acknowledge that this MOU represents a settlement and release of all claims related to the Work Stoppage and the above-described credits and agree that the parties’ performance under this MOU is not to constitute or be interpreted as an admission of any liability or wrongdoing whatsoever by any party to this MOU.
5. Full and Final Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding of City and RSS concerning the Work Stoppage and supersedes and replaces all prior discussions, negotiations and proposed agreements, whether oral or written. There is no other written or oral agreement regarding the Work Stoppage not contained herein. This Agreement may only be modified, supplanted or amended by mutual written agreement of the Parties in a writing signed by the parties to this Agreement.
6. Authorization to Sign. Each of the Parties hereto has the power and authority to enter into this Agreement, and does so freely and voluntarily, without duress or coercion.
The Parties so agree and have executed this Agreement below.
CITY OF PINOLE
By: __________________________________________________
Kelcey Young, City Manager Date
RICHMOND SANITARY SERVICE, INC.
By: __________________________________________________
Yasser Brenes, Vice President Date
09/19/2025
Memorandum of Understanding
Settlement Regarding Labor Work Stoppage
September 19, 2025
3 EXHIBIT A
RESIDENTIAL CREDIT
(Single Family Dwellings and Multi Family Dwellings with Less Than 5 Units) Subscribers
Monthly
Rate
IRRF
Surcharge
Service
Rate
Franchise
Fee
Collection
Rate
Weekly
Collection
Rate
Credits
for 2
Misses Total Credits a
20 gal 880 $35.90 ($10.82) $25.08 ($2.68) $22.40 $5.17 $10.34 $9,103.23 20 gal senior 13 $33.90 ($10.82) $23.08 ($2.68) $20.40 $4.71 $9.42 $122.47 35 gal 2642 $45.08 ($19.00) $26.08 ($2.68) $23.40 $5.40 $10.81 $28,550.69 35 gal senior 1728 $43.08 ($19.00) $24.08 ($2.68) $21.40 $4.94 $9.88 $17,077.27 65 gal 523 $86.29 ($35.31) $50.98 ($2.68) $48.30 $11.15 $22.31 $11,666.89 65 gal senior 1 $84.29 ($35.31) $48.98 ($2.68) $46.30 $10.69 $21.38 $21.38 95 gal 61 $125.80 ($53.01) $72.79 ($2.68) $70.11 $16.19 $32.38 $1,975.27 Total 5848 Total $68,517.21
CITY COUNCIL
REPORT 12.B.
DATE: NOVEMBER 18, 2025
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: Fiona Epps, Communications Director, 510-724-9830, [email protected] SUBJECT: APPROVE A MEMORIAL RENAMING BAYFRONT PARK AND SIGN
INSTALLATION IN HONOR OF OHLONE
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council adopt the resolution approving the Application for Naming and Dedication of City Facilities to rename Bayfront Park in honor of the Ohlone and install a memorial sign. Council approval would authorize staff to:
1. Rename Bayfront Park to “Rookoš Park”;
2. Procure signage reflecting the new park name and educational interpretation, reallocating Measure S funds from parks operations; and
3. Coordinate an unveiling and dedication event in partnership with the Pinole Valley High School Native American Student Union and Forensic Speech & Debate Club and Tribal Members of the Nations of Lisjan.
BACKGROUND
On September 5, 2023, the Pinole City Council approved the memorialization of the Ohlone future agenda item request and referred it to the City Council Committee on Memorials. Just months after the council meeting, a separate effort was underway by a group of students belonging to the Native American Student Union and Forensic Speech and Debate Club of Pinole Valley High School. Their mission was to rename a park in Pinole using the Chochenyo language to honor the Ohlone, and they had already engaged with Corrina Gould, of the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust and Chairperson of the Confederated Nations of Lisjan. On April 23, 2024, the City Council Committee on Memorials met to identify next steps that would help support the students’ mission to rename a park in honor of the Ohlone. One month later on May 24, 2024, the City Council Committee on Memorials met with Michele Lamons-Raiford (Pinole Valley High School teacher and faculty lead for the Native American Student Union and Forensic Speech and Debate Club), students, and Corrina Gould to discuss the nature of their mission and how they could achieve this through the City’s Memorial Policy process.
A little over a year after that meeting, on June 18, 2025, Ms. Lamons-Raiford submitted an Application for Naming and Dedication of City Facilities (ATTACHMENT A) on behalf of Pinole Valley High School’s Forensic, Speech and Debate Team and Native American Student Union (NASU). Staff and the City Council Committee on Memorials has reviewed their application request, which is to rename Bayfront Park to "Rookoš Park" (pronounced rookoosh). Rookoš is the Chochenyo traditional name for tule - a plant which is found in abundance at Pinole
shores. The applicant’s proposal, which includes support from Corrina Gould, seeks to recognize and honor the Ohlone people, the original stewards of the land on which Pinole is located. The application emphasizes that this renaming would serve as a permanent acknowledgment of Indigenous history, culture, and ongoing presence within the region.
Following receipt of the memorial naming application, City staff and Committee Member Mayor Cameron Sasai met with Corrina Gould of the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust to discuss the proposed renaming of Bayfront Park to Rookoš Bayfront Park. During this meeting, staff listened and documented the Tribe’s vision for an unveiling and dedication ceremony, which is to include interactive cultural demonstrations such as string making, abalone bead making, and a youth activity where small tule boats are crafted and launched on the water. Ms. Gould also would like to invite tribe elders and the students who have advocated for the park renaming to speak on the importance of the community coming together to do this work.
In addition to the park renaming, an interpretive board was discussed as an educational component that would complement the new park name. The interpretive board content suggested explains the cultural and environmental significance of tule. The content was submitted by Ms. Gould and can be viewed in more detail in ATTACHMENT C.
According to the applicant, the renaming represents a continuation of student-led advocacy originating from Pinole Valley High School, where students and educators have previously advanced initiatives such as the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on both the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) and City of Pinole calendars. This effort aligns with broader regional and statewide movements toward recognizing Indigenous communities and their historical significance.
The applicant outlined several intended impacts of the renaming, including:
• Acknowledging and honoring the original inhabitants of the land; • Educating the community about the Ohlone people and their enduring presence; • Reflecting community values of student voice, equity, and historical truth; and • Aligning with prior City and School District efforts to Indigenous recognition.
Ms. Lamons-Raiford informed staff that the proposal has received broad-based community support, including endorsements from student organizations such as the Forensic, Speech and Debate Team, NASU, the African American Student Union (AASU), the Indian/Pakistani Student Union (IndoPak), and the American Sign Language (ASL) program at Pinole Valley High School, along with teachers, staff, and community members.
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
In accordance with the City's Memorial Policy, the Committee on Memorials recommends that City Council approve the application. This action would allow the City to formally recognize the Ohlone people’s heritage and continue fostering community engagement around cultural awareness, inclusion, and historical acknowledgment.
If approved by Council, staff will work towards finalizing the details of the event by collaborating with stakeholders, staff and Council. Council members are encouraged to
suggest additional ideas for the proposed unveiling and dedication ceremony.
Staff has conducted an on-site assessment of the existing Bayfront Park entrance signage.
The current wooden sign structure remains in good condition, and staff recommends retaining the existing posts and installing a new sign panel over the existing wooden plaque to preserve the aesthetic of the park entrance while efficiently implementing the new name. Members of the Committee on Memorials, City staff, and the Nations of Lisjan all favor the textured look and feel of a High Density Urethane sign (example images below).
If approved, staff will identify a location in the park to install a weatherproof interpretive board (see ATTACHMENT C for signage content and ATTACHMENT E for an example proof). Both the park and interpretive board signage designs will be carefully reviewed then chosen by City staff to ensure adherence to the City of Pinole's signage and branding guidelines prior to order and installation. Professional signage design is a service that would be provided by the signage vendor. For better visualization, below are images showing examples of a: a) High Density Urethane (HDU) entrance sign, and b) aluminum interpretive board:
a) High Density Urethane (HDU) entrance
sign [EXAMPLES]
Photo courtesy of Specialized Graphics, Inc.
b) Aluminum interpretive board [EXAMPLES]
Photo courtesy of AmericanTrails.org
Image generated by Artificial Intelligence.
Image generated by Artificial Intelligence.
Staff obtained cost estimates in accordance with the City's Procurement Policy. Included in this staff report is a cost estimate provided by signage vendor Sequoia Signs & Graphics, Inc.
The vendor chosen would provide both fabrication and installation services for the new park signage. One of the cost estimates received is included in ATTACHMENT D as an example for Council reference. If approved, staff would proceed with selecting a vendor that meets the City's criteria for quality, aesthetics and cost.
The Public Works and Community Services Departments have reviewed the proposal and provided their comments. The City's Public Information Officer would serve as the signage and administrative coordinator. These departments support the renaming proposal and confirm that the installation and unveiling event coordination can be accommodated within current operational capacity.
Staff also consulted with the Planning Division, who noted that, upon City Council approval of the park renaming, the City will need to notify regional mapping services and online platforms (such as Google Maps and GIS databases) to ensure the updated park name is reflected in public records and digital mapping systems. This process may require additional coordination and could take several weeks to complete.
Overall, the proposed renaming and signage installation can be implemented efficiently with minimal disruption, and the project supports the City’s ongoing efforts to acknowledge and honor the cultural and historical significance of the Ohlone people within the Pinole community.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact to the City created by approving the memorial applications. If approved, the cost of the new sign would be between $11,000 and $17,000 (depending on materials chosen) and would be reallocated away from the existing parks operational budget in
Measure S 2014 (Fund 106).
ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution
B. Pinole Memorial Policy Application for Renaming Bayfront Park C. Rookos Park - Interpretive Board Content
D. Signage Cost Estimate
E. Interpretive Signage Proof
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PINOLE, COUNTY OF
CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MEMORIAL RENAMING
OF BAYFRONT PARK AND SIGN INSTALLATION IN HONOR OF THE OHLONE WHEREAS, On July 21, 2020, City Council approved a Memorial Policy which establishes a process and criteria for the consideration by the City of requests by community members to memorialize individuals, groups, or organizations that have had a significant, positive impact on the community by naming a portion of existing City property after the individual, group or organization; and WHEREAS, the City Manager, City staff and the City Council Committee on Memorials has reviewed and recommended a Memorial Application for Naming and Dedication of City Facilities in honor of the Ohlone; and WHEREAS, the application is to rename Bayfront Park (1 Tennent Avenue) to “Rookoš Park;” and
WHEREAS, Rookoš is the is the traditional name for tule in the Chochenyo language. Tule is a plant found in abundance along Pinole Shores; and WHEREAS, this action allows the City to formally recognize the Ohlone people’s heritage and continue fostering community engagement around cultural awareness, inclusion, and historical acknowledgment; and
WHEREAS, City staff have collected cost estimates for a new park name sign and interpretive signage board that can be purchased using existing budget funds; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Pinole does hereby approve the renaming of Bayfront Park to “Rookoš Park” and the installation of new signage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Pinole City Council held on the 18th day of November 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
I, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was regularly introduced, passed, and adopted on this 18th day of November 2025.
______________________________________
Heather Spears, CMC
City Clerk
Revised March 8, 2022 1
CITY OF PINOLE
Application Requesting that an Individual, Group, or
Organization be Memorialized by Naming Existing City
Property or a New Enhancement to City Property after
the Individual, Group, or Organization
Introduction
The City of Pinole adopted an updated Memorial Policy in July 2020. The policy laid out the process and criteria by which requests to memorialize individuals, groups, or organizations by naming a portion of existing City property or a new enhancement to City property after the individual, group, or organization would be considered.
A request to name existing City property or a new enhancement to City property after an individual, group, or organization may be initiated by one or more Council Members or City residents, business owners, property owners, or City staff members using an application. The application shall be submitted to the City Manager’s office.
The application shall state the individual, group, or organization proposed to be memorialized, the existing City property or new enhancement to City property proposed to be named, the proposed name, and the reasons for the proposed naming. The application shall evince the significant, positive impact on the community created by the individual, group, or organization and broad-based community support for the naming.
Application Information:
The individual, group, or organization proposed to be memorialized:
The existing City property or new enhancement to City property proposed to be named:
Revised March 8, 2022 2
The proposed name, and the reasons for the proposed naming:
Description of the significant, positive impact on the community created by the individual, group, or organization:
Description of broad-based community support for the naming:
Submitter:
Name, title (if applicable), and contact information of individual submitting application:
Signature of individual submitting application:
Date submitted:
· Title: 5–7 words: Rookoš Park:Where the Tule Grows
· Intro paragraph: 40–60 words
Rookoš is the traditional name for tule in the Chochenyo language. Chochenyo is the first language to be spoken in the East Bay. The Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation have lived along the shores of what is now called Pinole for thousands of years.
· Main section(s): 100–150 words total (1–2 short paragraphs) The City of Pinole and Lisjan Nation worked together to rename this park to honor the waterways of this place. This partnership allows for the Tribe to continue to connect with tule in ways that were once a part of our everyday lives. Lisjan Nation, sometimes known under the generic term of Ohlone, used tule in numerous ways. The reeds are used to build tule canoes, build homes, mats to sleep on, skirts, baskets and even to eat.
Tule is also very important to the environment. Tule assists in cleaning water, providing a healthy environment for many living beings. Some of the living communities that it contributes to are places for microorganisms that become food for fish, dragonflies and frogs. They in turn become food for a wide variety of birds. This shoreline continues to be important to all living beings.
· Captions and labels: 40–80 words combined (concise, descriptive text for each photo or diagram)
Requested By: Tom Schnurr
Email: [email protected]
Cell Phone: (925) 300-1066
Salesperson: Stuart Speegle
Email: [email protected]
NO. Product Summary QTY UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
1 File prep and proofing 1 $270.00 $270.00 $270.00
1.1 File prep and proofing -
2 Traditional T base exhibit with GCL panel OSD 40.5" W x 45" T
1 $3,190.64 $3,190.64 $3,190.64
Gel Coat Laminate panel OSD 36" x 24"
2.1 Custom Product -
3 Single sided HDU sign panel OSD 69.5" W x 30.25" T 1 $3,450.00 $3,450.00 $3,450.00
3.1 Custom Product -
4 Installation non electrical 1 $2,885.50 $2,885.50 $2,885.50 Any installation costs quoted are based on optimal conditions at the site, readiness of the walls or surfaces, the grounds, and other areas where the sign may be installed, as well as the description provided by the client. Additional charges may apply based on unexpected or unknown factors during the installation process. Removals not included unless stated.
4.1 Installation- Prevailing wage -
5 Permitting Service *Estimate 1 $675.00 $675.00 $675.00 Does not include permit/licensing fees which will be paid on the clients behalf and added to the invoice.
If trips are required, charges may be added per trip based on time and mileage. Charge is based on standard time and may be adjusted depending on actual hour required. If we do not have a business license in your municipality, one will be purchased and added as part of city fees.
5.1 Permit Processing -
6 City Fees/Licensing 1 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
We pass through all city fees/licensing that are required for permits with NO mark-up.
6.1 Custom Service -
7 Set-up & Processing- waived 1 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
7.1 Set-up & Processing - No credit card
8 Project Mgmt 1 $840.00 $840.00 $840.00
Bill To: House Account - Sequoia Signs
110 2nd Ave S
Pacheco, CA 94553
US
DESCRIPTION: City of Pinole Interpretive Display/HDU Signs
PROPOSAL
EST-17779
PO Number:
Payment Terms: 50/50
Stand Tall and Get Noticed!
www.sequoiasigns.com
110 2nd Avenue South
Suite D-4
Pacheco, CA 94553
(925) 300-1066
Created Date: 10/31/2025
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8.1 Project Mgmt -
Subtotal: $11,311.14
Taxes: $673.79
Grand Total: $11,984.93
Deposit Required: $5,992.47
A 50% deposit (non-refundable) is due upon acceptance of this proposal and before work commences. The remaining 50% is due upon delivery.
Installation is only included if explicitly noted and assumes normal conditions at site. Any reference to painting, unless specifically noted otherwise, refers to spot/touch up paint only. If an installation is cancelled with less than three business days notice, a $500 rescheduling fee will be applied.
Unless specifically stated, permitting fees and processing are not included in this proposal.
For electrical signs: We do not provide electricity to the sign. A dedicated 20 amp sign circuit (600-5nec) will need to be provided by a separate electrician or general contractor within 6' of the electrical connection to the sign. Timer required at the box.
Client indemnifies Sequoia Signs & Graphics, Inc. against any claim by any property owner, landlord, tenant, or any other party that the above signs may violate. This includes any agreements the client may have with said parties or where such signs are not properly authorized by the parties and where their authorization is required.
Some design and layout work is included in the above proposal. Based on the complexity of the design, the quality of the art file received from the client, and the number of changes requested by the client, additional design charges may be added to the final invoice. If the client cancels the project after the design phase has commenced, then design charges will be due and payable.
All signs are and shall remain property of Sequoia Signs & Graphics, Inc. until invoice is fully paid. Any costs that are incurred on sign removal that result in failure to pay and any cost incurred to re-install sign shall be added to this invoice.
CANCELLATION: Buyer may cancel all or any of the products purchased by written notice to Seller received prior to thirty (30) days before shipment. Buyer agrees to pay for completed products (including profit thereon) and any direct or indirect costs or expenses incurred by Seller as a result of cancellation, including a restocking charge of 20% of the purchase order price. Seller reserves the right to complete and ship products canceled within thirty (30) days of scheduled shipment and shall be entitled to the full purchase order price. Return freight charges will be for the Buyer's account. Products (spare parts and components) shipped from inventory or stock may be returned for a restocking charge` of 20% within three (3) months of shipment provided products are unused and returned in its original packaging. To obtain return approval, contact Customer Service at 925.300.1066.
ABANDONMENT: Should the Buyer fail to communicate or be unable to cancel, the order shall become inactive. If inactivity exceeds 30 days, the order shall be deemed cancelled. Buyer agrees to forfeit any deposits to pay for completed products (including profit thereon) and any direct costs.
WARRANTY: Seller warrants to the original Buyer that new products (including spares and replacement components) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of first use or delivery.
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spares and replacement components) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of first use or delivery.
This proposal is valid for 30 days. CA Lic # 1019870
Due to current high fluctuation of input costs, we reserve the right to re-address final pricing when production has been approved.
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ORDER PROOF INC
Sequoia Signs and Graphics, Inc. • 110 Second Ave. South : Ste D4, Pacheco, CA 94553 • (925) 300-1066 • [email protected] • CA Lic#1019870 * NOTICE/ PLEASE READ CAREFULLY and review this proof before sign o or approval. You are accepting responsibility that the art displayed is correct. Any changes (size, quantity, spelling, color, etc.) after approval are at the customer’s expense. **IF you chose not to use a PMS color, you accept responsibility that this rendering and the nal product may di er slightly in color as a result of production variations and well as screen calibrations that can occur with CMYK/RGB/Hex color formulations. Named colors will be identi ed above. If your artwork requires speci
c colors per your brand guidelines, it
is your responsibility to provide the PMS or CMYK values prior to proof approval.
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Contra Costa Water District
Mimi Nehaouchi
Exterior CHPL Graphic
1 SSG will install - non electrical
1/2" Exterior CHPL Graphic. Panel Size: 24" x 30". Panel placed at a 45 degree angle. Two posts included.
11270
Smallest letter height: 0.1”h
Largest letter height: 1.2”h
SIDE VIEW
44.5"
45˚
3/4 VIEW
Color sample
in sunlight
Concrete
30.0 in
24.0 in