Pinole, CA – City Council – Dec 2, 2025
City Council • PinoleDecember 2, 2025
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Pinole's City Council took a series of consequential actions Tuesday night: appointing an interim city manager, advancing an ordinance to restrict federal immigration enforcement on city property, and voting to let residents decide whether to directly elect their mayor. The meeting surfaced tensions over staffing priorities, regional stormwater mandates, and the city's relationship with federal authorities—all while navigating a leadership transition at City Hall.
Police Chief Melissa Klavoon appointed Acting City Manager in unanimous closed-session vote
Ordinance restricting ICE use of city property advances after emotional public comment; second reading ahead
Council votes 3-1 to pursue ballot measure on directly electing the mayor
IT staffing shift approved 3-2, moving from consultants to in-house technician
Regional stormwater compliance framework draws equity concerns from smaller cities
The council emerged from closed session with a unanimous decision to appoint Police Chief Melissa Klavoon as Acting City Manager, ensuring continuity at the top of city government.
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