Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 1 of 4 March 7, 2022
CITY OF PITTSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES
DATE: March 7, 2022
LOCATION: Council Chamber, City Hall, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565
CITY COUNCIL.AGENCY MEMBERS
Holland Barrett White, Mayor/Chair
Shanelle Scales-Preston, Vice-Mayor/Chair
Juan Antonio Banales, Council/Agency Member
Jelani Killings, Council/Agency Member
Marilyn Craft, Council/Agency Member
S.L. Floyd, Agency Member
Annie Hill Herring, Agency Member
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Garrett Evans, City Manager/Executive Director
Donna Mooney, City Attorney/Legal Counsel
Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk/Agency Secretary (elected) Nancy Parent, City Treasurer (elected)
This meeting was held in compliance with California Government Code Section 54953(e)(2), which was added by Assembly Bill 361 which became effective October 1, 2021, pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-15-21. On November 29, 2021, the City Council authorized hybrid meetings of the City Council and Commissions upon findings made in Resolution 21-13997 as required by state law. In addition, all Boards authorized teleconferenced meetings. City Council Members/Board Members/Commissioners and appropriate staff participated virtually. The Public will continue virtual participation via Zoom. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), the Council/Board/ Commission authorization is effective for 30 days and may be extended every 30 days if the Council/Board/Commission makes required findings.
Vice-Mayor Scales-Preston called the Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:02 P.M. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA after convening in Closed Session at 6:00 P.M. for the following items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Section 54956.8:
Property: Southwest corner of Center Drive and Railroad Avenue (APN 086-100- 045); Negotiator for the City of Pittsburg: Garrett Evans and Maria Aliotti; Negotiating Party: Stay Cal Pittsburg, LLC; Under Negotiations: Both price and terms of payment
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Number of cases: one
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3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Section 54957.6:
City designated representatives: Garrett Evans, Maria Aliotti, Charles Sakai, Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong LLP
Employee organizations: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 512 Management/Professional/Confidential Unit and Miscellaneous A Unit; Pittsburg Police Officers’ Association; Pittsburg Police Managers Group; Teamsters Local 856; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1295
Unrepresented employees: Management Group; Senior Executive Team
No reportable action was taken in Closed Session with regards to Items 1 and 3.
As to Item 2, in compliance with the Brown Act at California Government Code Section 54957.1(a)(2), the City Attorney reported that the City Council has given approval to initiate litigation by a vote of 4-1, Vice-Mayor Scales-Preston, Councilmember Banales, Councilmember Craft, and Councilmember Killings voting in favor, and Mayor White voting against. Once the action is formally commenced, the action, defendant, or other particulars will be disclosed to any person on inquiry unless an exception applies.
ROLL CALL
All Members were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
PRESENTATIONS
4. NHA Financial Advisors LLC
Presentation on Water Rates Discussion and CalPers Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL) Cost Management Strategies, and the potential issuance of a water bond to finance various water related capital improvement projects and a pension obligation bond to mitigate the rising UAL.
PROCLAMATIONS
5. Red Cross Month
6. World Down Syndrome Day
7. Cesar Chavez Day
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/REMARKS
City Manager Evans reported on COVID-19 management and upcoming City events.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Member Killings attended the Economic Development/Waterfront subcommittee along with Member Banales.
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving an Update to the Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan (HCP/NCCP) Mitigation Fees
Mayor White opened the Public Hearing. There being no one to speak to the item, Mayor White closed the Public Hearing.
On Motion by Member Banales, seconded by Vice-Mayor Scales-Preston to adopt and carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION
9. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Nominating Two City Council Members to the Los Medanos Health Advisory Committee
On Motion by Member Craft, seconded by Member Banales to appoint Member Killings and Vice-Mayor Scales-Preston to the Los Medanos Health Advisory Committee and carried unanimously.
10. Adoption of Resolutions Making Findings in Support of Continuing to Hold Public Meetings by Teleconference Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953(e)
On Motion by Member Craft, seconded by Vice-Mayor Scales-Preston to adopt with the provision City Council and other bodies remain virtual until April 3, at which time all bodies will meet in person in the Council Chamber with full public in-person participation, and that subcommittee meetings will remain virtual for health reasons, and carried unanimously.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
There were no conflicts of interest statements.
COMBINED CITY COUNCIL, PITTSBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY, PITTSBURG ARTS AND
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY AND SOUTHWEST
PITTSBURG GHAD II AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
On Motion by Member Craft, seconded by Vice-Mayor/Chair Scales-Preston to adopt and carried unanimously.
11. Minutes of Special Meeting February 14, 2022, Special Meeting February 22, 2022 Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 4 of 4 March 7, 2022 and February 22, 2022
12. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Establishing the Maximum Number of Condominium Conversions for Calendar Year 2022
COUNCIL REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no requests for future agenda items.
COUNCIL MEMBER REMARKS
Vice Mayor Scales-Preston stated she participated with PAL and 25 children on a trip to Black Diamond Mines. She also commented on the mental health crisis at Hampton Inn last week and thanked the Police Department for their work. She noted that at a luncheon with elected women, Supervisors Mitchoff and Burgis gave kudos to our police department and mental health team for their successful effort in dealing with this crisis.
Member Craft also commented on the Hampton Inn incident. She noted she would like the Black History Month programs to be coordinated next year.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 9:49 P.M. to March 21, 2022.
Respectfully submitted,
Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk