Agenda — Pittsburg City Council, April 4, 2022

CITY OF PITTSBURG
AGENDA
APRIL 04, 2022

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA

CLOSED SESSION
6:00 P.M.

REGULAR MEETINGS
7:00 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL

PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY

SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT II

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

PRESIDING
Holland Barrett White, Mayor/Chair
Shanelle Scales-Preston, Vice- Mayor/Chair
Juan Antonio Banales, Council Member/Board Member
Jelani Killings, Council Member/Board Member
Marilyn “Merl” Craft, Council Member/Board Member
FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY:

S.L. Floyd, Housing Authority Member
Annie Hill Herring, Housing Authority Member
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pittsburg City Council meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. The Housing Authority meets in conjunction with the City Council on the third Monday of each month. The Pittsburg City Council meets regularly in the Council Chamber at 65 Civic Avenue, unless otherwise noted above. The City Council also sits as the Board of Directors of several other City agencies. The stipends for all agency members conform to state statutes governing compensation amounts. All other Agencies meet on an as needed basis and will be listed above if applicable. Copies of the open session agenda packets, which are distributed to the City Council, are on file in the office of the City Clerk, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, California, and are available for public inspection, beginning 72 hours in advance, during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except from noon to 1:00 p.m. and City holidays). The agenda and reports are also located on the City’s website at www.pittsburgca.gov.

Additionally, if any reports or documents, which are public records, are distributed to the City Council less than 72 hours before the meeting, those reports and documents will also be available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office and on the day of the meeting in the Council Chamber at the public counter area below the dais. 1 AUDIENCE REMARKS
The Audience Remarks period is for the public to comment on any items scheduled to be heard during the Closed Session portion of the meeting, if applicable. 6:00 P.M. - CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Section 54956.8:

Property: 340 Marina Boulevard (APN 085-101-024); Negotiator for the City of Pittsburg; Garrett Evans; Negotiating Party: County of Contra Costa; Under Negotiations: Both price and terms of payment

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(1):

Save Mount Diablo v. City of Pittsburg et al., Contra Costa County Superior Court case no. CIVMSN21-0462
7:00 P.M. - CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATIONS

3. Making Waves

4. MBK Pittsburg

5. Quarterly Overview of Use of Force by Law Enforcement Personnel and Overview of Internal Affairs Investigations

PROCLAMATIONS

6. National Sexual Assault Awareness Month

7. National Library Week

8. National Fair Housing Month

9. Arbor Day

10. Earth Day and Civic Pride Day

11. Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge
2 CITY MANAGER REPORTS/REMARKS
The City Manager may make brief announcements or informal comments at this time and brief the Council on items of interest. (No Action Required)

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the audience who wish to address the City Council or Agency Boards on issues that are not scheduled for the agenda and on any items listed as part of the Consent Calendar should complete a Speaker's Card available at the dais. Please read the card carefully in order to fill out the card properly.

Submit the completed card to the City Clerk before the item is called, preferably before the meeting begins. Individuals will be given three minutes to address the Council unless additional time is allowed as provided for spokespersons. Prior to speaking, each member of the public shall state their name and business and City of residence in a clear and audible tone of voice. (No Action Required)

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members may make a report on their committee assignments at this time. (see attached list of adhoc committees and other public agencies in which Council members particiapte). (No Action Required)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CONSIDERATION

12. Adoption of a City Council Resolution for Consideration to Hire a CalPERS Retired Annuitant in Accordance with Government Code Sections 7522.56, 21221(h) and 21224
The intent of this report is to provide City Council with sufficient information to approve a resolution appointing William (Brian) Addington as a retired annuitant to serve as the Interim Chief of Police during the executive recruitment process, and waiving the 180-day waiting period.

13. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving the Business Improvement District Contract for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 by and Between the City of Pittsburg and the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce
The City and the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) propose to enter into a Business Improvement District (BID) contract for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022- 2023 for specific services to be provided to the City by the Chamber.

COMBINED CITY COUNCIL AND PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY

CONSIDERATION

14. Adoption of City Council, Pittsburg Power Company and the Successor Agency Resolutions Amending the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Based on Year End Revenue and Expenditure Projections
Staff has completed a Mid-Year Review of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget and has determined that budget adjustments are necessary to meet year-end projections.
3 CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
City Council/Agency Members may make any conflict of interest declarations pertaining to Consent Calendar items at this time.

COMBINED CITY COUNCIL, PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION,

PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND SOUTHWEST

PITTSBURG GHAD II CONSENT CALENDAR

15. Minutes of March 21, 2021

16. Adoption of a City Council Resolution approving Project 2608, Kirker Pass Road Surface Treatment Project, Obligating Funds and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement between the City and Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County has offered to add surface treatment on the City-owned portion of Kirker Pass Road to its pavement maintenance project in order to facilitate its completion through city/county limits. Staff recommends approving the Kirker Pass Road Surface Treatment Project (“Project”), obligating funds, and authorizing an agreement with Contra Costa County for Project.

17. Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Establish a Salary Range for Deputy Chief Information Systems Officer and Amend the Management Group Positions Covered
The City Manager, upon recommendation from the Deputy City Manager in the capacity as Interim Director of Human Resources, has added the classification of Deputy Chief Information Systems Officer to the classification plan. In accordance with the City’s Personnel Rule 11.1, Salary Plan, the City Council is asked to establish the salary range for the Deputy Chief Information Systems Officer classification as range 887, and to place it in the Management Group.

18. Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Accept Grant Funds from Los Medanos Community Healthcare District for Senior Programs
The City of Pittsburg has been awarded grant funds in the amount of $53,800 supporting programs benefiting seniors offered at the City’s Senior Center. Staff is requesting adoption of a resolution to accept the grants and allocate the funds to the Recreation budget for use between FY 2021/2022 and FY 2022/23.

19. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Making Findings in Support of Continuing to Hold Public Meetings by Teleconference Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953(e)
Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361) amended the Brown Act to allow local legislative bodies to continue to meet remotely during proclaimed states of emergency under specified conditions. Findings must be made every 30 days.

20. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting the General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2021
The City is required to prepare a General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) 4 for submittal to the Planning Commission, City Council, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and State Housing and Community Development Department (HCD). The progress report on the status of General Plan implementation also provides an opportunity to identify any modifications that may improve its implementation and effectiveness.

COUNCIL REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Members may request items to be considered for future agendas. An item will only be brought forward with a majority vote and will appear on a future agenda with staff recommendations for further Council consideration.

COUNCIL MEMBER REMARKS
Council Members may make brief announcements or informal comments at this time. (No Action Required)
ADJOURNMENT to April 18, 2022
5 NOTICE TO PUBLIC

GENERAL INFORMATION
Copies of the open session agenda packets, which are distributed to the City Council, are on file in the office of the City Clerk, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, California, and are available for public inspection, beginning 72 hours in advance, during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except City holidays). The full packets are also located on the City’s website at www.pittsburgca.gov. If any reports or documents, which are public records, are distributed to the City Council less than 72 hours before the meeting, those reports or documents will be available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office and on the day of the meeting in the Council Chamber at the public counter area below the dais.

SPEAKER’S CARD
Members of the audience who wish to address the City Council on issues that are not scheduled for the agenda and on any items listed as part of the agenda should complete a Speaker’s Card available at the dais. Please read the card carefully in order to fill out the card properly. Submit the completed card to the City Clerk before the item is called, preferably before the meeting begins. Individuals will be given up to three minutes to address the Council unless additional time is allowed as provided for spokespersons. Speakers are not permitted to yield their time to another speaker. Prior to speaking, each member of the public shall state their name and business and City of residence in a clear and audible tone of voice. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action may be taken by the City Council on items not already scheduled on the agenda; however, the City Council may refer your comments/concerns to staff or request that the item be placed on a future agenda.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Persons who wish to speak on Public Hearings listed on the agenda will be heard when the Public Hearing is opened, except on Public Hearing items previously heard and closed to public comment. After the public has commented, the item is closed to public comment and brought to the Council/Agency level for discussion and action. Further comment from the audience will not be received unless requested by the Council/Agency.

There is a 90-day limit for the filing of a challenge in the Superior Court to certain City administrative decisions and orders which require a hearing by law, the receipt of evidence, and the exercise of discretion. The 90-day limit begins on the date the decision is final (Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6). Further, if you challenge an action taken by the City Council in court, you may be limited, by California law, including but not limited to Government Code Section 65009, to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in the public hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council prior to or at the public hearing. The City Council may be requested to reconsider a decision if the request is made prior to the next City Council meeting, regardless of whether it is a regular or special meeting.

NOTICE TO THE DISABLED AND VISUALLY OR HEARING IMPAIRED In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Pittsburg will provide special assistance for disabled citizens. Upon request, an agenda for any meeting shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats. The Council Chamber is equipped with sound amplifier units for use by the hearing impaired. The units operate in conjunction with the Chamber’s sound system. You may request the sound amplifier from the City Clerk for personal use during Council meetings. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, or are requesting a specially formatted agenda, please contact the City Clerk at 925-252-4850. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting or provide the requested agenda format. (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II)

DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT
The Council requests that you observe the order and decorum of our Council Chamber by turning off or setting to vibrate all cellular telephones and electronic devices, and that you refrain from making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks. Boisterous and disruptive behavior while the Council is in session, and the display of signs in a manner which violates the rights of others or prevents others from watching or fully participating in the Council meeting, is a violation of our Municipal Code and any person who engages in such conduct can be ordered to leave the Council Chamber by the Mayor.

LIVE MEDIA BROADCASTING ADVISEMENT
City Council meetings are webcast live on the City’s website at www.pittsburgca.gov on the Streaming Media page.

Past meetings are also archived on that webpage. Watch the live meeting via the City’s webcast (www.pittsburgca.gov), or on Delta TV Comcast Channel 32, or Delta TV AT&T U-Verse Channel 99. For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 252-4850. 6 City Council Outside Agency / Liaison / Sub-Committees Assignments - 2022 Updated December 20, 2021

OUTSIDE AGENCY BOARDS COUNCIL MEMBER(S) TYPE MEETS STAFF ABAG Shanelle Scales-Preston / Holland White Alt. Standing Annual G. Evans Delta Diablo** Juan Banales / Shanelle Scales-Preston Alt. Standing 2nd Wednesday R. Abono East Co. Co. County Habitat Conservancy Juan Banales / Jelani Killings Alternate Standing Monthly Planning East County Water Management Juan Banales / Jelani Killings Alternate Standing Annual R. Abono MCE Clean Energy Board Shanelle Scales-Preston / Holland White Alt. Standing 4 Per Year D. Buchanan TRANSPLAN / ECCRFFA Holland White / Juan Banales Alternate Standing 2nd Thursday R. Abono Tri-Delta Transit (2 reps)*** S. Scales-Preston & Merl Craft / Jelani Killings Alt. Standing Last Wednesday R. Abono

LIAISON TO COUNCIL MEMBER(S) TYPE MEETS STAFF
East Bay League of Calif. Cities Shanelle Scales-Preston / Merl Craft Alt. Standing 3rd Thursday *Rotational Mayor’s Conference Holland White / Shanelle Scales-Preston Alt. Standing 1st Thursday G. Evans School Districts Committee (2x2) Shanelle Scales-Preston & Merl Craft / Jelani Killings Alt. Standing 2nd Thursday G. Evans even months

SUBCOMMITTEES COUNCIL MEMBER(S) TYPE MEETS STAFF
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Holland White / S. Scales-Preston / Juan Banales Alt. Ad Hoc As needed G. Evans CAC CDBG Subcommittee S. Scales-Preston & Jelani Killings / Holland White Alt. Standing As needed M. Aliotti City Council Policy and Procedures Review Juan Banales & Merl Craft Ad Hoc As needed G. Evans City Infrastructure and Transportation (2) S. Scales-Preston & Juan Banales / Holland White Alt. Standing As needed G. Evans Community Services Subcommittee Merl Craft & Shanelle Scales-Preston / Juan Banales Alt. Standing As needed M. Aliotti Constituent Management Services S. Scales-Preston & Juan Banales / Holland White Alt. Ad Hoc As needed G. Evans Government Performance Subcommittee Holland White & Jelani Killings Ad Hoc As needed G. Evans Hills Committee Juan Banales & Jelani Killings / Merl Craft Alt. Ad Hoc As needed G. Evans Pittsburg Recognition Committee Holland White / Shanelle Scales-Preston Alt. Standing As needed J. Hecht Economic Develop/Waterfront Subcommittee Jelani Killings & Holland White / S. Scales-Preston Alt. Standing As needed J. Davis Finance Subcommittee (1) Juan Banales & Holland White / S. Scales-Preston Alt. Standing As needed P. Rodrigues Land Use Subcommittee (3) Juan Banales & Holland White / S. Scales-Preston Alt. Standing As needed J. Davis Pittsburg Arts & Community Foundation Merl Craft & S. Scales-Preston / Jelani Killings Alt. Standing As needed G. Evans Pittsburg Police Activities League (PAL) Holland White & S. Scales-Preston / Jelani Killings Alt. Standing Monthly B. Addington Power Company Advisory Holland White & S. Scales-Preston / Juan Banales Alt. Standing As needed D. Buchanan Public Safety Subcommittee Holland White & Shanelle Scales-Preston Standing As needed B. Addington Sister City Committee Jelani Killings & Holland White / Merl Craft Alt. Standing As needed K. Simonton *Rotational Staff as assigned by City Manager
**Stipend of $170 per month
***Stipend of $100 per month
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13 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Garrett Evans, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of a City Council Resolution for Consideration to Hire a CalPERS Retired Annuitant in Accordance with Government Code Sections 7522.56, 21221(h) and 21224
MEETING DATE: April 4, 2022

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The intent of this report is to provide City Council with sufficient information to approve a resolution appointing William (Brian) Addington as a retired annuitant to serve as the Interim Chief of Police during the executive recruitment process, and waiving the 180-day waiting period.

FISCAL IMPACT
If approved, the cost could be up to $117,000 for six-month timeframe. This expense will be covered by the budgeted salary allocation for the regular position. This action does not result in any additional cost to the City.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council appoint William (Brian) Addington as a retired annuitant to work on a limited term basis performing the duties and functions of Interim Chief of Police, and waive the CalPERS 180-day waiting period.

BACKGROUND
On February 4, 2022, Chief of Police William (Brian) Addington submitted his resignation and intent to retire to all City employees and members of the Pittsburg community via email and social media with an effective date of May 5, 2022. Soon after Chief Addington’s announcement proposals were received from several executive search firms to conduct the high-level recruitment to fill the pending vacancy. Bob Murray and Associates has been selected, the contract executed, and the initial stages of the recruitment are underway. 14 Due to the nature of executive recruitments, which can take three to five months to fill a vacancy, Chief Addington has offered to be rehired as a retired annuitant so that operations can continue to move seamlessly in the interim, as well as effectuating a smooth transition of duties for the new Chief of Police.

CalPERS allows for retired annuitants to work for a CalPERS employer in two types of employment: Extra Help and Interim or Acting appointments to a vacant position. In each of these circumstances certain restrictions apply. Those are:
* The appointment must be for a limited duration;
* The hourly pay rate cannot be less than the minimum or exceed the maximum listed in the employer’s publicly available pay schedule (base pay only); * No benefits, incentives, compensation in lieu of benefits, or other forms of compensation can be paid;
* The hours of work are restricted to 960 in a fiscal year; * Unemployment Insurance payments cannot have been received for prior retired annuitant work.

For Interim or Acting appointments due to a vacancy, additional restrictions apply. Those are:
* The Interim or Acting position is presented before the governing body of an employer (Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21221(h));
* Before the hire, the employer must have in place an active recruitment for a permanent replacement for the vacant position;
* The retired annuitant can only be hired as an Interim or Acting appointment during the period of recruitment;
* The retired annuitant can only be appointed once to the vacant position.

CalPERS has a 180-Day Waiting Period Requirement (Government Code 7522.56 & 21224) for retired annuitants following their retirement date, during which that they cannot be employed with a CalPERS employer. There is an exception to the 180-Day wait for retired public safety officers (as defined in Gov. Code section 3301 peace officer) who will perform peace officer retired annuitant work. Chief of Police qualifies for this exception. An additional exception is when the employer certifies the nature of the employment, and that the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position sooner than 180 days. In that event the appointment must be approved by the employer’s governing body, in a public meeting, as an action item. Both of these exceptions apply to Chief Addington’s retirement and rehiring as a retired annuitant.
15 SUBCOMMITTEE FINDINGS
This item was not presented to a subcommittee.

STAFF ANALYSIS
William (Brian) Addington will retire effective May 6, 2022, with over 27 years of institutional knowledge and has been an integral part of the Pittsburg Police Department staff, as well as the community at-large. The City is in the process of hiring a Chief of Police through an executive search firm and anticipate filling the position in the next few months. Appropriate training and transition of duties with a senior leader is essential for maintaining efficient operations within public safety services.

As a retired annuitant, Chief Addington is not currently subject to the work hour limitation of 960 hours per fiscal year due to the existing statewide emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic. The suspension of the work hour limitation remains in effect until the state of emergency is declared over.

It is anticipated this assignment may last approximately eight (8) to twelve (12) weeks, assuming the recruitment results in a successful hire.

This action is a viable solution since it will not require creating additional work for the current staff members. Other alternatives would be more expensive, less expedient and could cause delays to certain public safety functions or deadlines.

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
Employment Agreement
Report Prepared By: Human Resources Analyst, LaShonda Smith 16 Resolution No. 22- Page 1 of 3 April 4, 2022

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURG
In the Matter of:

Appointing William (Brian) Addington as a )
Retired Annuitant as Interim Chief of Police ) RESOLUTION NO. 22- And to Waive the 180-day Waiting Period )
To Hire a CalPERS Retired Annuitant )
WHEREAS, in compliance with Government (Gov.) Code section 7522.56 of the Public Employees’ Retirement Law, the City of Pittsburg must provide CalPERS this certification resolution when hiring a retiree before 180 days has passed since their retirement date; and
WHEREAS, William (Brian) Addington will retire from City of Pittsburg in the position of Chief of Police, effective May 6, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Gov. Code sections 7522.56 and 21221(h) allow CalPERS retired annuitants to work for a CalPERS employer as “extra help” or in an interim or acting appointment to fill a vacant position during an active recruitment; and WHEREAS, Gov. Code section 7522.56 requires that post-retirement employment commence no earlier than 180 days after the retirement date, which is November 6, 2022, without a certification resolution; and
WHEREAS, Gov. Code section 7522.56 provides an exception to the 180-day wait period for retired public safety officers (as defined in Gov. Code section 3301) who will perform peace officer retired annuitant work; and
WHEREAS, Gov. Code section 7522.56 provides an exception to the 180-day wait period when the employer certifies the nature of the employment, that the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position sooner than 180 days, with the appointment approved by the governing body as an action item in a public meeting; and WHEREAS, the City Council, the City of Pittsburg, and William (Brian) Addington certify that William (Brian) Addington has not and will not receive a Golden Handshake or any other retirement-related incentive; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby appoints William (Brian) Addington as a retired annuitant to perform the duties of Interim Chief of Police for the City of Pittsburg under Gov. Code section 21221 (h), 21224, or 212271, or 212292 effective May 6, 2022; and WHEREAS, the entire employment agreement, contract or appointment document between William (Brian) Addington and the City of Pittsburg has been reviewed by this body and is attached herein; and
WHEREAS, no matters, issues, terms or conditions related to this employment and appointment have been or will be placed on a consent calendar; and 17 Resolution No. 22- Page 2 of 3 April 4, 2022
WHEREAS, the employment is limited to 960 hours per fiscal year for all CalPERS employers; and
WHEREAS, the compensation paid to retirees cannot be less than the minimum nor exceed the maximum monthly base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties, divided by 173.333 to equal the hourly rate; and WHEREAS, the maximum base salary for this position is $19,466 per month and the hourly equivalent is $112.30, and the minimum base salary for this position $15,398 and the hourly equivalent is $88.83; and
WHEREAS, the hourly rate paid to William (Brian) Addington will be $112.30; and WHEREAS, William (Brian) Addington will not receive any other benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefit or other form of compensation in addition to this hourly pay rate.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council hereby finds the recitals set forth above are true and correct, and certifies the nature of the appointment of William (Brian) Addington as described in the recitals and that this appointment is necessary to fill the critically needed position of Chief of Police for the City of Pittsburg by May 6, 2022, because this appointment is necessary to maintain efficient operations with the Police Department with high level oversight and responsibility.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council appoints William (Brian) Addington as a retired annuitant to serve as Interim Chief of Police during the recruitment period.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council certifies this appointment is to a peace officer position as defined in Gov. Code section 3301, and therefore waiver of the CalPERS 180-day waiting period for appointment applies, and certifies this appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position sooner than 180 days, and therefore waiver of the CalPERS 180-day waiting period for appointment applies. 18 Resolution No. 22- Page 3 of 3 April 4, 2022
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pittsburg at a regular meeting on the 4th day of April 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:
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Holland Barrett White, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
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TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Temporary Employment Agreement (“Agreement”), is entered into this May 6, 2022, by and between the City of Pittsburg, a California municipal corporation (“City”), and William (Brian) Addington, an individual (“Employee”).

RECITALS
WHEREAS, Employee retired effective May 5, 2022, from his position as Police Chief for the City; and
WHEREAS, as a result of his experience as a Police Chief in Pittsburg for the past nine years, Employee possesses specialized skills, institutional knowledge, and appropriate training in all aspects of executive-level police operations.

WHEREAS, City requires the services of a Police Chief with specialized skills in the areas listed above (“Specialized Services”) to serve as a temporary Police Chief during the executive recruitment process and as extra help in such areas for a limited duration pursuant to California Government Code Section 21224; and WHEREAS, City desires to employ Employee as a temporary Police Chief of the City, Employee desires to serve in such capacity, and the parties desire to agree in writing to the terms and conditions of Employee’s temporary employment in this position; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and Employee desire to agree in writing on the terms and conditions of Employee’s temporary employment; and WHEREAS, Employee is a Police Chief and the Specialized Services are functions regularly performed by a Police Chief.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and representations hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:

SECTION 1, DUTIES
a. City hereby agrees to employ Employee as temporary Police Chief of the City to perform the Specialized Services. The general duties of a Police Chief are described in the classification specification attached as Exhibit A. b. The classification specification attached as Exhibit A may change from time to time at City’s sole discretion.
c. Employee shall perform his duties to the best of his ability in accordance with the highest professional and ethical standards of the profession, shall comply with 20 2
all general rules and regulations established by the City, and shall obey the laws of the United States of America and State of California as they apply to the performance of his duties.
d. Employee shall not engage in any activity that is or may become a conflict of interest, prohibited contract, or which may create an incompatibility of office as defined under California law.

SECTION 2, TERM
Employee shall be retained as a temporary Police Chief of the City for the period of May 6, 2022, until a new Police Chief is appointed. This is expected to take no longer than eight (8) to twelve (12) weeks. Under no circumstances shall Employee work more than nine hundred and sixty (960) hours for any CalPERS-contracted employer during the City’s fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).

Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of the City Manager to terminate the services of Employee at any time, subject only to the provisions set forth in Section 3, Termination, of this Agreement.

The parties recognize and affirm that: (1) Employee is an “at will” employee whose employment may be terminated by the City without cause; (2) there is no express or implied promise made to Employee for any form of continued employment, and Employee has no “property interest” in continued employment; and (3) this Agreement is the sole and exclusive basis for the employment relationship between Employee and City.

SECTION 3, TERMINATION
a. The City Manager may terminate this Agreement for convenience at his/her absolute discretion upon thirty (30) days written notice to Employee. If Employee is terminated by the City Manager for (1) conviction of a felony; (2) conviction of any illegal act involving moral turpitude or personal gain; (3) a plea of nolo contendere to any felony or illegal act involving moral turpitude or personal gain; or (4) conviction of a misdemeanor that causes the City Manager to lose confidence in Employee’s ability perform his job, the City Manager shall have no obligation to provide thirty (30) days advance written notice.
b. In the event Employee voluntarily resigns his position with City at any time during the term of this Agreement, then Employee shall give City no less than thirty (30) days written notice, unless the parties otherwise agree.

SECTION 4, STATUS AS TEMPORARY ANNUITANT EMPLOYEE
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Employee’s post-retirement employment under this Agreement shall at all times be in compliance with the California Government Code, including, but not limited to, Sections 7522.56 and 21224.

City makes no representations or warranties regarding Employee’s eligibility to work as a retired annuitant, Employee’s status with CalPERS, or his retirement as a result of this appointment. Employee understands and agrees he is solely responsible for determining that his employment with City complies with applicable CalPERS laws and implementing regulations governing CalPERS retired annuitants. Should Employee’s employment with City result in reinstatement of Employee into CalPERS, Employee for himself, his heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and successors, hereby fully and forever, irrevocably and unconditionally releases, discharges and covenants not to sue City from any and all claims, actions, causes of action, judgments, liens, indebtedness, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, claims for attorneys’ fees and costs, and all other claims and rights of action of all kinds and descriptions, which are connected with or in any way related to Employee’s reinstatement into CalPERS.

SECTION 5, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
a. City agrees to pay Employee for his services rendered hereunder at an hourly rate of $112.30. The hourly rate was calculated by dividing the maximum monthly permitted pay (i.e., Step E) for Police Chief divided by one hundred seventy three and 333/1000 (173.333) hours and set at three decimal places (e.g., $##.###). Employee shall be paid in installments at the same time as other employees of the City are paid, and subject to customary withholdings. Total compensation shall not exceed $75,000.00.
b. Neither Employee nor his dependents shall receive any other benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefits, or other form of compensation in addition to the hourly pay rate specified above.
c. This Agreement shall not modify or otherwise affect Employee’s eligibility to receive retiree health insurance benefits, COBRA benefits, or other benefits provided as a result of his (prior) regular employment with City.

SECTION 6, EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
The City Manager or his designee and Employee shall periodically define such goals and performance objectives which they determine necessary for the proper completion of Employee’s duties, and shall further establish a relative priority among those various goals and objectives, said goals and objectives to be reduced to writing.

They shall generally be reasonably attainable within the time limitations as specified in the annual operating and capital budgets and appropriations provided.

SECTION 7, HOURS OF WORK
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It is recognized that Employee may be required to devote a great deal of time outside the normal office hours of business of the City, and to that end, Employee shall be allowed to establish a flexible work schedule subject to the City Manager’s review and approval.

SECTION 8, AUTOMOBILE AND EQUIPMENT
Employee’s duties require that the Employee shall have the exclusive and unlimited usage of a City-owned automobile for any travel up to two hundred (200) miles one way outside the City of Pittsburg boundaries, and unrestricted use for all duty- related travel regardless of distance. Employee shall also have use of all issued department equipment as needed to perform the job duties of Police Chief.

SECTION 9, CONFLICT OF INTEREST; EMPLOYEE WARRANTIES
a. Employee understands that his professional responsibility under the terms of this Agreement is solely to City. Other than those items specifically and previously disclosed, Employee warrants that he presently has no interest and will not acquire any direct or indirect interest that would conflict with his performance of duties under this Agreement.
b. Employee warrants that, as of the commencement of his services under this Agreement, he will be able to immediately begin performance of his duties and that by entering this Agreement he will not be in violation of any other contract or Agreement.
c. Employee certifies that during the 12-month period prior to May 5, 2022, Employee has not received any unemployment insurance compensation arising out of post-retirement employment with the City or any other public employer.

SECTION 10, RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
a. If either party brings an action to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. Prior to either party commencing litigation, the parties shall mutually agree to voluntary mediation and shall mutually agree upon the mediator and shall equally divide the cost of mediation. b. If the parties are unable to agree upon a mediator, the dispute shall be submitted to JAMS/ENDISPUTE or its successor in interest (“JAMS”) and JAMS shall provide the parties with the names of five (5) qualified mediators. The method of selection from said list shall consist of the following process:

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person shall serve as the mediator. The next to the last name stricken shall be the alternate mediator to serve in the event the first mediator is not available. The procedure shall be followed until there is an available mediator.
c. If the dispute remains unresolved after mediation, either party may commence litigation. Any litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be brought in Contra Costa County, California, and shall be resolved in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

SECTION 11, GENERAL PROVISIONS
a. Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the final and complete expression of the discussions, understandings and agreement of the parties with respect to the matters specified herein and supersedes all prior oral or written understandings. Except as expressly provided herein, this Agreement cannot be modified except by written mutual agreement signed by the parties.
b. Assignment. This Agreement is not assignable by either City or Employee.
c. Notices. Notices pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing given by deposit in the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, delivered personally, or by overnight or other courier delivery services. All notices shall be effective as of the date of the sender’s postage receipt, or immediately upon receipt if delivered personally or by overnight or other courier delivery services.

Notices to the City shall be addressed as follows:

City Manager
City of Pittsburg
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
or to such other address or location as the City directs.

Notices to Employee shall be addressed as follows:

William (Brian) Addington
PO Box 787
Rio Vista, CA 94571
d. Construction of Agreement. Both parties have had sufficient opportunity to review this Agreement and to consult with legal counsel before executing it. This Agreement shall therefore be construed in accordance with its plain meaning and not in favor of or against any party.
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e. Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is finally held or determined to be illegal or void by a court having jurisdiction over the parties, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless the parts found to be void are wholly inseparable from the remaining portion of the Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto affixed their signatures as of the date and year first above written.

CITY OF PITTSBURG EMPLOYEE
By_________________________ By_________________________ Garrett Evans William (Brian) Addington
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By_________________________
Donna Mooney
City Attorney

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EXHIBIT A
26 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Garrett Evans, Executive Director/City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving the Business Improvement District Contract for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 by and Between the City of Pittsburg and the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce MEETING DATE: April 4, 2022

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City and the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) propose to enter into a Business Improvement District (BID) contract for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 for specific services to be provided to the City by the Chamber.

FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost of the BID contract is $30,000. The scope of services is detailed in Exhibit A and attached to the BID contract.

A portion of the business improvement tax collected is used to fund the BID contract and was allocated as part of the adopted FY 2022 budget. Therefore, there is no impact on the City’s General Fund.

RECOMMENDATION
City Council adopt the Resolution approving the BID contract for FY 2022-2023 for $30,000.

BACKGROUND
In 1972, the Chamber was designated as the advisory board for the BID. The advisory board’s role was to advise the City and provide recommendations as to how the business improvement tax is to be used. Since the inception of the BID, the City and the Chamber have shared the business improvement tax collected and the Chamber has used the funds to promote, retain, and attract businesses to the City and develop programs that support local businesses. Because all licensed businesses pay the business improvement tax, the City’s direction to the Chamber has been to provide support to all Pittsburg businesses and not just businesses who are Chamber members.
27 In 1999, the relationship between the City and the Chamber was formalized into a service contract for specific services to be performed by the Chamber during a fiscal year that benefited Pittsburg’s business community.

SUBCOMMITTEE FINDINGS
The BID contract for FY 2022-2023 was discussed in Economic Development Subcommittee on March 14, 2022.

STAFF ANALYSIS
The City and the Chamber have worked together to develop the scope of services to ensure that its goals are aligned and that the proposed services identified in the scope of services meet the City’s needs.

The scope of services includes: 1) Build out of the Chamber website to include information related to Discover Pittsburg; 2) Conduct Business Outreach; 3) Participate in BID Audit; 4) Continue Business Watch Program; 5) Organize Home-Based Business Forums; 6) Assist with Government Relations; 7) Assist with Gateway Projects. Complete descriptions of the efforts in the scope of services are detailed in Exhibit A of the BID contract.

The Chamber will submit invoices to the City for services rendered and will be paid based on completed services.

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
BID Contract
Exhibit A BID Program
Report Prepared By: Derek R. Hull, Economic Development Manager 28 Resolution No. 22- Page 1 of 1 April 4, 2022

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURG

In the Matter of:

Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving the ) Business Improvement District Contract for Fiscal Year ) RESOLUTION NO. 22- 2022-2023 by and Between the City of Pittsburg and )
The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce )
WHEREAS, in 1972, the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) was designated as the advisory board for the Business Improvement District (BID); and WHEREAS, the advisory board’s role was to advise the City and provide recommendations as to how the business improvement tax is to be used; and WHEREAS, since the inception of the BID, the City and the Chamber have shared the business improvement tax collected and the Chamber has used the funds to promote, retain, and attract businesses to the City and develop programs that support local businesses. Because all licensed businesses pay the business improvement tax, the City’s direction to the Chamber has been to provide support to all Pittsburg businesses and not just businesses who are Chamber members; and
WHEREAS, in 1999, the relationship between the City and the Chamber was formalized into a service contract for specific services to be performed by the Chamber during a fiscal year that benefited Pittsburg’s business community; and WHEREAS, the City and the Chamber propose to enter into a BID contract for fiscal year 2022-2023 for specific services to be provided to the City by the Chamber.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pittsburg hereby approves the 2022-2023 BID Work Program as substantially presented to the City Council and authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce in an amount not to exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000).

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pittsburg at a regular meeting on the 4th day of April 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:

Holland Barrett White, Mayor
ATTEST:

Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
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BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN

THE CITY OF PITTSBURG AND PITTSBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THIS CONTRACT is made on _____, 2022 (“Contract Date”), by and between the City of Pittsburg (“City”) and the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the City proposes to enlist the services of the Chamber to promote, retain, attract, and support the businesses in Pittsburg.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows:

I. SCOPE OF SERVICES:

A. Chamber shall do all work, attend all meetings, produce all reports and carry out all activities necessary to completion of the services described in the scope of services, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit A.

B. Chamber enters into this Contract as an independent contractor and not as an employee of the City. The Chamber shall have no power or authority by this Contract to bind the City in any respect. Nothing in this Contract shall be construed to be inconsistent with this relationship or status. All employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors hired or retained by the Chamber are employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors of the Chamber and not of the City. The City shall not be obligated in any way to pay any wage claims or other claims made against Chamber by any such employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors, or any other person resulting from performance of this Contract.

C. The Chamber agrees it has satisfied itself by its own investigation and research regarding the conditions affecting the work to be done and labor and materials needed, and that its decision to execute this Contract is based on such independent investigation and research.

II. TIME OF PERFORMANCE:

The following time schedule shall be followed:

A. The services of Chamber are to commence upon the Contract Date and shall expire on June 30, 2023.

III. COMPENSATION:

A. The Chamber shall be paid for the actual fees, costs and expenses for all time and materials required and expended, pursuant to scope of services but in no event shall total compensation exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) without City’s prior written approval.
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B. Said amount shall be paid upon submittal of an invoice detailing the charges and/or reimbursable expenses.

C. If the work is halted at the request of the City, compensation shall be based upon the proportion that the work performed.

IV. TERMINATION:

This Contract may be terminated, without cause, at any time by the City with 30 days’ written notice. Upon receipt of such notice, Chamber shall cease all work under this Contract. In the event of any such termination, the Chamber shall be compensated as provided for in this Contract. Upon such termination, the City shall be entitled to all work, including but not limited to, inventories, studies, analyses, drawings and data estimates performed to that date in accordance with Section VII hereof. The obligations of paragraph/section XV of this Contract relating to Chamber’s obligations to defend and indemnify the City and City shall survive any termination of this Contract.

Notwithstanding any provisions of this Contract, the Chamber shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damages sustained by the City by virtue of any breach of this Contract by the Chamber, and the City may withhold any payments due to Chamber until such time as the exact amount of damages, if any, due the City from the Chamber is determined.

V. CHANGES:

The City may, from time to time, request changes in the scope of work to be performed hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of Chamber’s compensation and/or changes in the schedule must be authorized in advance by the City in writing. Mutually agreed changes shall be incorporated in written amendments to this Contract, or the attached scope of services.

VI. PROPERTY OF CITY:

It is mutually agreed that all materials prepared by the Chamber under this Contract shall become the property of the City, and the Chamber shall have no property right therein whatsoever. Immediately upon termination, the City shall be entitled to, and the Chamber shall deliver to the City, all data, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, studies, summaries and other such materials and commission as may have been prepared or accumulated to date by the Chamber in performing this Contract which is not Chamber’s privileged information, as defined by law, or Chamber’s personnel information.

VII. COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL LAW:

Chamber shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of federal, state and local governments, and shall commit no trespass on any public or private property in performing any of the work authorized by this Contract. 31 3
VIII. WARRANTY:

Chamber agrees and represents that it is qualified to properly provide the services set forth in Exhibit A in a manner which is consistent with the generally accepted standards of Chamber’s profession. Chamber further represents and agrees that it will perform said services in a legally adequate manner in conformance with applicable federal, state and local laws and guidelines.

IX. SUBCONTRACTING:

Except as set forth in Exhibit A for work to be performed, no other services covered by this Contract shall be subcontracted without the prior written consent of the City, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Chamber shall be as fully responsible to the City for the negligent acts and omissions of its contractors and subcontractors, and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them, as it is for the negligent acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Chamber.

X. ASSIGNABILITY:

Chamber shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Contract whether by assignment or novation, without the prior written consent of the City which will not be unreasonably withheld. However, claims for money due or to become due to the Chamber from the City under this Contract may be assigned to a financial institution or to a trustee in bankruptcy, without such approval. Chamber shall promptly furnish notice of any assignment or transfer, whether voluntary or involuntary, in writing to the City.

XI. INTEREST IN CONTRACT:

Chamber covenants that neither it, nor any of its employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors has any interest, nor shall they acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in the subject of the Contract, nor any other interest which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of its services hereunder.

Chamber shall make all disclosures required by the City’s conflict of interest code in accordance with the category designated by the City, unless the City Manager determines in writing that Chamber’s duties are more limited in scope than is warranted by the category designated by the City code and that a narrower disclosure category should apply. Chamber also agrees to make disclosure in compliance with the City conflict of interest code if, at any time after the execution of this agreement, City determines and notifies Chamber in writing that Chamber’s duties under this agreement warrant greater disclosure by Chamber than was originally contemplated. Chamber shall make disclosures in the time, place and manner set forth in the conflict of interest code and as directed by the City.
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XII. LIABILITY OF CHAMBER-NEGLIGENCE:

Chamber shall be responsible for performing the work under this Contract in a manner which is consistent with the generally accepted standards of the Chamber’s profession and shall be liable for its own negligence and the negligent acts of its employees, agents, contractors and subcontractors. The City shall have no right of control over the manner in which the work is to be done but only as to its outcome, and shall not be charged with the responsibility of preventing risk to Chamber or its employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors.

XIII. INDEMNITY AND LITIGATION COSTS:

Chamber shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officers, officials, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, damages, demands, liability, costs, losses and expenses, including without limitation court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees arising out of or in connection with Chamber’s negligent performance of work hereunder or its negligent failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in the Contract Documents.

XIV. CHAMBER TO PROVIDE INSURANCE:

Chamber shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Chamber, its agents, representatives, or employees.

1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.

2. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001 covering, Code 1 (any auto), or if Chamber has no owned autos, Code 8 (hired) and 9 (non-owned), with limit no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

3. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.

No workers' compensation insurance shall be required for the Chamber’s independent contractors.
“I certify that I, Chamber, have employees for whom I provide workers’ compensation insurance. I also have independent contractors for which I am exempt from the legal requirement that I provide worker’s compensation insurance.” 33 5
_____________________________ (Signature) ________________________ (Print Name)

4. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) Insurance appropriates to the Chamber’s profession, with limit no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $2,000,000 aggregate.

If the Chamber maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.

Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

Additional Insured Status
The City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Chamber including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Chamber’s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 or both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 forms if later revisions used).

Primary Coverage
For any claims related to this contract, the Chamber’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance primary coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Chamber’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

Notice of Cancellation
Each insurance policy required above shall state that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the Chamber.

Waiver of Subrogation
Chamber hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Chamber may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Chamber agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be 34 6
necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.

Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the Chamber to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or City.

Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.

Claims Made Policies
If any of the required policies provide coverage on a claims-made basis:

1. The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.

2. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work.

3. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims- made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, the Chamber must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.

Verification of Coverage
Chamber shall furnish the City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all policy endorsements to City before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Chamber’s obligation to provide them. The Chamber reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time. 35 7
Subcontractors
Chamber shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors.

Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.

XVII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:

A. The Chamber shall designate a lead person (Lead) who at all times shall represent the Chamber before the City on all matters relating to this Contract. The Lead shall continue in such capacity unless and until he or she is removed at the request of the City, is no longer employed by Chamber, or replaced with the written approval of the City, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.

B. The Chamber shall keep itself fully informed of, shall observe and comply with, and shall cause any and all persons, firms or corporations employed by it or under its control to observe and comply with, applicable federal, state, county and municipal laws, ordinances, regulations, orders and decrees which in any manner affect those engaged or employed on the work described by this Contract or the materials used or which in any way affect the conduct of the work.

C. Chamber shall not engage in unlawful employment discrimination. Such unlawful employment discrimination includes, but is not limited to, employment discrimination based upon a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, gender, citizenship or sexual orientation.

D. The Chamber shall maintain and make available for inspection by the City and its auditors accurate records of all of its costs, disbursements and receipts with respect to any work under this Contract. Such inspections may be made during regular office hours at any time until six (6) months after the final payments under this Contract are made to the Chamber.

E. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relative to the services specified herein and no modification hereof shall be effective unless and until such modification is evidenced by a writing signed by both parties to this Contract. There are no understandings, agreements, conditions, representations, warranties or promises, with respect to this Contract, except those contained in or referred to in the writing.
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F. All notices that are required to be given by one party to the other under this Contract shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given if delivered personally or enclosed in a properly addressed envelope and deposited in a United States Post Office for delivery by registered or certified mail addressed to the parties at the following addresses:

City: City of Pittsburg
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
ATTN: Garrett Evans, City Manager
Chamber: Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce
985 Railroad Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
ATTN: Wolfgang Croskey, President
G. This Contract shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of California.

H. Any action arising out of this Contract shall be brought in Contra Costa County, California, regardless of where else venue may lie.

I. In any action brought by either party to enforce the terms of this Contract, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney’s fees.

Executed the day and year first above written, by the parties as follows.

CITY CHAMBER
By: By:

Garrett Evans
Title: City Manager Title:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Title: City Attorney
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH LABOR CODE § 3700
I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.

CHAMBER
By:

Title:
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EXHIBIT A
2022-2023 BID PROGRAM
BID Task Activity Performance Measures
1) Prepare Chamber
Website
Enhancements
Build out of the Chamber
website to include information
related to Discover Pittsburg in a
separate tab
Provide an outline of content for Discover Pittsburg section on the Chamber website; Conduct pre-launch testing and
modifications as required; Provide a social media campaign for the official launch of this section of Chamber website. 2) Conduct Business
Outreach
Assist the City in providing more
information through social
media and in-person outreach to
businesses to notify them of
resources and programs.

Through member engagement, the Chamber will provide
monthly social media posts regarding economic
development resources, programs and events; Engage in
five new member outreach events; Develop a Chamber
Strategic Plan that focuses on increasing membership,
establishing a mentor/mentee program and increasing
overall Chamber revenues.
3) Participate in BID
Audit
Provide detailed accounting of
21-22 Chamber activities
Demonstrate fiscal solvency from the prior year by
delineating sources and uses of Chamber funding;
Participate in follow up questions and provide additional documents for audit close-out.
4) Continue Business
Watch Program
In coordination with Pittsburg
Police Department, the Chamber
will plan, organize, and conduct
quarterly Business Watch
meetings to discuss safety and
security concerns for Pittsburg
business community
Host quarterly Business Watch Meetings and engage
participants in proactive safety and security measures
including CPTED recommendations, Neighborhood Watch
Programs, and business surveillance programs; Conduct
Best Practice research of community-focused security
measures and host a public meeting with the Pittsburg
Business Community to gather input.
5) Organize Home-
Based Business
Forums
Provide opportunities for home-
based businesses to expand by
conducting webinars, training
sessions, and funding
recommendations to create local
jobs and to transition to brick-
and-mortar establishments.

Host quarterly meetings for Home-Based Businesses and
provide at least two workshops on topics including business expansion, funding, permitting and franchise opportunities; Develop an inventory of available properties to assist in transitioning Home-Based Businesses to brick-and-mortar. 6) Assist with
Government
Relations
Provide assistance in
government relations by
organizing seminars and
workshops for chamber
members, city officials, and
other business partners.

Coordinate at least two meetings for Chamber members to understand changes and updates with municipal policies; Provide a quarterly summary of new projects or
development concepts and offer presentations to City
officials;
7) Assist with
Gateway Projects
Organize Chamber members to
provide input through forums
and focus group sessions.

Conduct a minimum of three Chamber member forums and
focus groups to gather input on gateway projects.
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2022-2023 BID PROGRAM
BID Task Activity Performance Measures
1) Prepare Chamber
Website
Enhancements
Build out of the Chamber
website to include information
related to Discover Pittsburg in a
separate tab
Provide an outline of content for Discover Pittsburg section on the Chamber website; Conduct pre-launch testing and
modifications as required; Provide a social media campaign for the official launch of this section of Chamber website. 2) Conduct Business
Outreach
Assist the City in providing more
information through social
media and in-person outreach to
businesses to notify them of
resources and programs.

Conduct a minimum of three Chamber member forums and
focus groups to gather input on gateway projects.
40 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Garrett Evans, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of City Council, Pittsburg Power Company and the Successor Agency Resolutions Amending the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Based on Year End Revenue and Expenditure Projections
MEETING DATE: April 4, 2022

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff has completed a Mid-Year Review of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget and has determined that budget adjustments are necessary to meet year-end projections.

FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed amendments to the City of Pittsburg Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021- 22 include an increase of $2.4 million in revenue appropriations for all City funds ($3.9 million General Fund increase and $1.5 million decrease in other funds) and a decrease of about $1 million in expenditure appropriations over the current amended budget ($1.5 million General Fund increase and $2.5 decrease in other funds).

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council, Governing Board (Board) of the Pittsburg Power Company (PPC) and the Successor Agency for the Redevelopment Agency approve the resolutions amending the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget to reflect anticipated revenues and expenditures for the current fiscal year as detailed in this report.

BACKGROUND
The City of Pittsburg Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 was approved on June 21, 2021 by City Resolution 21-13942 and the Board by PPC Resolution 21-414. The Budget was developed based upon information available at that time regarding anticipated revenue and expenditures for the period from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. At the completion of the mid-point of the fiscal year, staff from all departments reviewed their budgets to identify any adjustments required to revenue projections or expenditure appropriations. The goal of this mid-year analysis is to update the budget to reflect significant budget changes 41 and to develop the financial starting point for development of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget.

SUBCOMMITTEE FINDINGS
The proposed budget amendments were reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee on March18, 2022.

STAFF ANALYSIS
The information below provides an overview of projected revenues and expenditures for those City funds with projected significant variances from the budget as currently adopted.

GENERAL FUND
The chart below provides an overview of the major General Fund revenue and expenditure categories. It is projected that Fiscal Year 2021-22 General Fund revenues will exceed the budgeted amount by $3.9 million and that expenditure appropriation adjustments totaling $1.5 million are required. While the amended budget provided for a General Fund operating shortfall of $4.4 million, it is currently projected that the General Fund will end the fiscal year with an operating shortfall of $2 million.
42 Revenues
The Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget originally forecasted General Fund revenue of $50.3 million. As of March 11, 2022, the City had received $29.1 million, or 58% of the annual budgeted amount. Based upon information currently available, it is projected that General Fund revenue will total $54.2 million by the end of the fiscal year. The anticipated additional $3.9 million includes the following:
• Sales Tax
The Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget assumed a 15% increase in sales tax revenue over the 2020-21 amended budget of $10 million, which was conservatively projected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In actuality, sales tax revenues have increased throughout the pandemic, as online sales have increased. Sales taxes are projected to further increase by about $2 million over the originally budgeted amount.
• Property Tax
Property tax revenue was budgeted at $4.4 million. Based upon the first payment received in December, it is projected that the total amount received this fiscal year will increase by

1.8% over the budgeted amount for a total of about $4.5 million. • Measure M
As with the general sales tax, the City’s local Measure M sales tax was budgeted conservatively based upon the unknown fiscal impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Based upon activity during the first seven months of the fiscal year, it is projected that revenue from the Measure M local sales tax to the General Fund will total $6.4 million, compared to the $4.7 million included in the adopted budget. (This is in addition to $450,000 of Measure M revenue originally budgeted in the Economic Development Fund, which is projected to increase by 38.2%). Of the additional $1.8 million in General Fund Measure M revenue, it is proposed that the additional revenue be allocated as follows:
- $1,086,970 to the Police Department for public safety activities - $161,882 to Recreation for the Senior Center
- $161,882 to Recreation for youth programs
- $286,378 to Public Works for street repair/maintenance - $76,180 to General Fund reserves
These allocations are in accordance with the approved allocation percentages approved by the Measure M subcommittee for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. • Motor Vehicle-in-Lieu
Revenue from the Motor Vehicle-in-Lieu fee was budgeted at $5.8 million. The City is projecting revenues will decrease very slightly by about ($22,000) or .4%. • Franchise Fees
The City’s franchise fees on cable, refuse, recycling and utilities were budgeted to generate $4.6 million in revenue this fiscal year. Based upon revenue received to date, it is projected that franchise fee revenue will exceed the budgeted amount by $177,000. • Licenses and Permits
Revenue from the City’s planning, building and engineering fees is projected to total $3.6 million, a $767,000 decrease over the budgeted amount. This decrease offset by decreases in related expenditures.
43 • Transit Occupancy Taxes (TOT)
Revenue from the City’s Transit Occupancy Tax are expected to exceed the budgeted amount of $380,000 by about 32% ($120,000).

Expenditures
General Fund expenditure appropriations total $54.7 million. As of March 11, 2021, $35.8 million (65%) of the amended budget had been expended. Based upon a review of all departmental budgets, it is projected that General fund expenditures will total $56.2 million by the end of the fiscal year – an increase of $1.5 million over the current budget. Of the proposed increase:
• Transfers Out
During development of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget, transfers to the City’s internal service funds were not significantly increased due to the projected budget shortfall. Further, both the Building Maintenance Fund and Liability Insurance Fund experienced unbudgeted additional expenditures. In particular, the Building Maintenance Fund experienced increased expenditures for:
- Library security cameras
- California Theatre preparation for construction work
- Former golf course demolition of seven buildings and structures The Liability Insurance Fund experienced an unbudgeted increase in liability insurance premiums.

In order to avoid drawing down the fund balance of these funds, it is proposed that these transfers be restored with $375,000 to the Building Maintenance Fund and $127,117 to the Liability Insurance Fund (Other funds are proposed to transfer an aggregate amount of 72,883).
• Departmental Adjustments
Based upon expenditures to date and projected costs through the end of the fiscal year, it is recommended that the following General Fund Department budgets be increased:
- Police Department - $1.2 million to fund unanticipated labor, equipment and contract costs - Human Resources budget - $247,143 to fund unanticipated increases to contractual and professional services.
- Finance - $74,819 to fund unanticipated overtime due to staffing needs, and other related labor and benefit costs
- Recreation – 174,282 – The adopted budget anticipated operations and programs commencing January 2022. However, facilities reopened, and operations and programs commenced at the beginning of the fiscal year
- Miscellaneous Non-Departmental – decrease of $188,195, primarily due to an increase in attrition cost savings.

Fund Balance
The General Fund available fund balance as of June 30, 2021 was $31 million. The adopted amended budget assumes the utilization of $4.4 million of these funds to balance the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. Based upon updated revenue and expenditure projections, it is anticipated that $2 million of reserve funds will be required this fiscal year. 44 OTHER FUNDS
The chart below provides a summary of proposed budget amendments for the City’s Internal Service and Enterprise funds.

Internal Service Funds
The proposed amendments to the Internal Service Funds mainly reflect the increased revenue from the General Fund, as well as other funds in the case of the Liability Insurance Fund.
45 Enterprise Funds
The proposed amendments to the City’s enterprise fund budgets will result in a net decrease of $14.8 million to the projected year-end fund balance, primarily due to budgeted capital improvement project expenditures which have been approved and are included in the amended budget. Water revenues are projected to increase, while reduced operations due to the pandemic have resulted in decreased revenues in the Water Front Operations Fund, the Marina Fund, Island Energy, and Pittsburg Power. 46 Special Revenue Funds
The proposed budget amendments to the Special Revenue Fund group will increase the projected year-end fund balance overall by $487,115 This increase is primarily due to a reduction of proposed operating and capital expenditures, which are partially offset by reduction in related revenues.

Staffing
Information Technology (IT), a division under the Finance Department, is proposing to add the classification of Deputy Chief Information Systems Officer (Position) to the classification plan. The top step of the proposed Position’s recommended salary range is $2,085 per month above the Information Technology Manager classification. When the position is filled, fiscal impact will be determined and budgeted appropriately.

A higher-level management classification is necessary at this time due to the changing demands of the City’s Information Technology services, including things such as:
 Increases in demands to provide and improve interface options among staff, elected officials, and the community. For example, remote and hybrid meetings. This classification will implement and manage more complex systems to meet the City’s current and future needs.
 Conversion of the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.  Responsible for the oversight, management, and maintenance of the City’s information system network during the activation of the Emergency Operation Center.

Additionally, in terms of general management functions, this classification will be responsible for the direct management and oversight of the citywide IT budget, as well as enhanced coordination with departments in preparing for and managing their IT needs. This classification will assume responsibility for preparing and presenting Information Technology Division reports and action items to the City Council, various committees, and the community, which currently fall to the Director of Finance as the department head.

Summary
The proposed budget amendments are based upon information available at this time and will result in an overall increase of $2.4 million to budgeted revenue and a decrease of $1 million to expenditure appropriations for the 2021-22 fiscal year. These budget amendments will increase the projected year end fund balances for all City funds by $3.4 million and reflects continuation of the fiscally responsible and conservative approach taken by the City Council and staff during the development of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 City Budget last year.

ATTACHMENTS: City Council Resolution
Pittsburg Power Company Resolution
Successor Agency Resolution
Report Prepared By: Paul L. Rodrigues, Certified Public Accountant, Finance Director 47 Resolution 22- 1 of 2 April 4, 2022

BEFORE THE PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY GOVERNING BOARD
In the Matter of:

A Resolution Authorizing Necessary )
Budget Adjustments for Pittsburg Power ) RESOLUTION NO.

Company Based on Year-End Projections )
WHEREAS, on June 21, 2021 the Board of Directors of the Pittsburg Power Company, a Joint Powers Authority, adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget (Resolution No. 21-414); and
WHEREAS, the City prepares and adopts the Pittsburg Power Company Budget with the intent of providing a planned program for services and a financial system to carry out the planned program of services; and
WHEREAS, staff has completed the mid-year review of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that budget adjustments are necessary to fund certain operating expenditures; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends an operating expenditure budget increase in the amount of $274,989.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Pittsburg Power Company Governing Board DOES RESOLVE as follows:

Section 1. Findings
A. The recitals set forth above are true and correct statements and are hereby incorporated in conjunction with the respective staff report.

B. That the Finance Director or his/her designee is hereby authorized to approve payment of goods and services received by the Pittsburg Power Company in accordance with the Pittsburg Power Company’s approved budgets, programs and policies.

C. Those funds are hereby and shall be appropriated resulting in an increased expenditure appropriation of $274,989 for the Pittsburg Power fund.

Section 2. Authorization
The Pittsburg Power Company Governing Board authorizes a $274,989 expenditure appropriation increase.

Section 3. Effective Date
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. 48 Resolution No. 22- Page 2 of 2 April 4, 2022 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Pittsburg Power Company Governing Board at a regular meeting held on the 4th day of April 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:
_____________________________
Holland Barrett White, Chair
ATTEST:
______________________________
Garrett Evans, Executive Secretary
49 Resolution 22- 1 of 3 April 4, 2022

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURG
In the Matter of:

A Resolution Authorizing Necessary )
Budget Adjustments Based on ) RESOLUTION NO.

Year-End Projections______ )
WHEREAS, on June 21, 2021 the City Council of the City of Pittsburg adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget with spending limits across funds (Resolution No. 21-13942); and
WHEREAS, changes to spending limits through the year are necessary to account for unexpected opportunities, unforeseen changes, or if the City’s financial position changes and additional spending authority is required to meet the needs of the City; and WHEREAS, staff has completed the mid-year review and analysis of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that budget adjustments are necessary to fund certain operating expenditures.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pittsburg as follows:

Section 1. Findings
A. The recitals set forth above are true and correct statements and are hereby incorporated in conjunction with the respective staff report.

B. The Finance Director or his/her designee is hereby authorized to approve payment of goods and services received by the City of Pittsburg in accordance with the City’s approved budget, programs and policies.

C. Funds are hereby and budget shall be amended by fund for Fiscal Year 2021-22 as follows:

50 Resolution 22- 2 of 3 April 4, 2022
Revenue Expenditure Net
General Fund 3,876,937$ 1,514,008$ 2,362,929$
Internal Service Funds
Information/Communnication Systems (15,609) (511,306) 495,697 Fleet Maintenance 18,523 (188,831) 207,354
Building Maintenance 380,732 171,933 208,799
Fringe Benefits 3,985 25,528 (21,543)
Liability Insurance 200,000 174,594 25,406
Total Internal Service Funds 587,631$ (328,082)$ 915,713$ -
Enterprise Funds -
Water Operations Fund 1,062,182 (219,130) 1,281,312
Water Facilty Reserve Funds 361,947 5,141 356,806
Sew er Maintenance Fund 116,192 (40,908) 157,100
Sew er Facility Reserve Funds (203,385) (203,385)
Water Front Operation Fund (453,321) (25,504) (427,817) Marina Fund (357,645) (67,621) (290,024)
Island Energy (707,905) (20,521) (687,384)
Pittsburg Pow er Fund (325,988) 274,989 (600,977)
Total Enterprise Funds (507,923)$ (93,554)$ (414,369)$ Special Revenue Funds
California Theatre 869 629 240
Emergency Operations Center 232 - 232
Economic Development Fund 117,369 (1,872) 119,241
Gas Tax (HUTA) 88,000 - 88,000
Gas Tax (RMRA) (164,500) (125,270) (39,230)
Measure J Tax Fund 38,473 - 38,473
CFD's & GHAD 296,354 110,606 185,748
Asset Seizure Fund 3,277 - 3,277
Marina Vista Field Replacement Fund (500) - (500)
Hillview Jr. High Athletic Field Fund (400) - (400)
Solid Waste Fund Fund - 56,062 (56,062)
Public Education & Government Fees 29,000 - 29,000
Housing - CDBG, HOME, Sec 8, Successor Agency (909,302) (1,015,740) 106,438 Grants - Police, PW, EPA, Other (832,238) (835,903) 3,665 PACF 7,223 1,300 5,923
Impact Fee Funds (200) - (200)
Marina Dredging & Infrastructure Improvement Fund 3,270 - 3,270 Total Special Revenue Funds (1,323,073)$ (1,810,188)$ 487,115$ Capital Project Funds (346,470)$ (1,458,414)$ 1,111,944$ Debt Service Funds
Pension Obligation Fund 177 - 177
Assessment Districts (58,023) 1,137,640 (1,195,663)
Total Debt Service Funds (57,846)$ 1,137,640$ (1,195,486)$ Successor Agency Funds 135,232$ 29,981$ 105,251$ GRAND TOTAL 2,364,488$ (1,008,609)$ 3,373,097$
Fiscal Year 2021-22 All Funds
Proposed Amendments
51 Resolution 22- 3 of 3 April 4, 2022
D. Deputy Chief Information Systems Officer Position is added.

Section 2. Authorization
The City Council authorizes the budget adjustments.

Section 3. Effective Date
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pittsburg at a regular meeting on the 4th day of April 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:
_____________________________
Holland Barrett White, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
52 BEFORE THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE

CITY OF PITTSBURG
In the Matter of:

A Resolution Authorizing Necessary )
Budget Adjustments for the Successor ) RESOLUTION NO.

Agency for the Redevelopment Agency )
of the City of Pittsburg Based on )
Year-End Projections____________ )
WHEREAS, on June 21, 2021 the Governing Board of the Successor Agency for the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Pittsburg (Successor Agency), adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget by Resolution No. 21-13942; and WHEREAS, the City prepares and adopts the Successor Agency’s Budget with the intent of providing a planned program for services and a financial system to carry out the planned program of services; and
WHEREAS, staff has completed the mid-year review of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that budget adjustments are necessary to fund certain operating expenditures; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends an operating expenditure budget increase in the amount of $15,605.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Governing Board of the Successor Agency for the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Pittsburg hereby appropriates $15,605, resulting in an increased expenditure appropriation and authorizes the Finance Director or his/her designee to approve payment of goods and services received by the Successor Agency in accordance with the Successor Agency’s approved budgets, programs and policies
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Governing Board of the Successor Agency for the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Pittsburg at a regular meeting on the 4th day of April 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:
_____________________________
Holland Barrett White, Chair
ATTEST:
______________________________
Garrett Evans, Executive Secretary
53 Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 1 of 7 March 21, 2022

CITY OF PITTSBURG

CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES
DATE: March 21, 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 5:32 P.M. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA for a Special Meeting of the Pittsburg Financing Authority as follows:

PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Adoption of a City of Pittsburg Public Financing Authority Resolution Revising the Regular Meeting Dates
On Motion by Member Killings, seconded by Member Craft to adopt and carried by the following vote:

AYES: Banales, Craft, Killings, Scales-Preston
54 Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 March 21, 2022 ABSENT: White

2. Adoption of a City of Pittsburg Public Financing Authority Resolution 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 Member Banales to adopt and carried by the following vote:

AYES: Banales, Craft, Killings, Scales-Preston
ABSENT: White
The Public Financing Authority adjourned at 5:37 P.M. and the City Council convened in Closed Session at 5:45 P.M. for the following items:

3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Section 54957.6:

City designated representatives: Garrett Evans, Maria Aliotti 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

4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Section 54956.8:

Property: 4202 Hillview Drive (APN 089-075-001); Negotiator for the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburg; Garrett Evans and Melaine Venenciano; Negotiating Party: Ronald and Linda Sadler; Under Negotiations: Both price and terms of payment

5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Section 54956.8:

Property: Empty lot directly southwest of the public boat launch ramps on Marina Boulevard (Currently housing modular buildings with addresses 27 and 31 Marina Boulevard); Negotiator for the City of Pittsburg: Garrett Evans and Sara Bellafronte; Negotiating Party: Global Resources Trading, LLC; Under Negotiations: Both price and terms of payment
There was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.

ROLL CALL
Mayor White was absent and excused.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
55 Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 March 21, 2022

PROCLAMATIONS

6. Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month

7. Women's History Month

CITY MANAGER REPORTS/REMARKS
City Manager Evans reported on COVID-19 management and upcoming City events.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Peter Wilson, Pittsburg, commented on behalf of Delta View Cats which is a volunteer organization to feed, spay/neuter feral cats. He noted the County Animal Control office has cut their services.

Ann Lind, also commented on behalf of Delta View Cats.

Annie Wright, also commented on behalf of Delta View Cats.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Member Killings attended the Economic Development and Waterfront subcommittee and CDBG subcommittee.

Member Banales attended the Infrastructure and Finance subcommittee.

Vice-Mayor Scales-Preston attended the Community Services subcommittee.

CONSIDERATION

12. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving the Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement by and Between the City of Pittsburg and Stay Cal Pittsburg LLC, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Amendments and Agreements to Carry Out the Sixth Amendment, and Adopting an Economic Development Subsidy Report
Bruce Ohlson, Pittsburg asked for assurance that space is reserved for access to the Delta-Diablo Regional Trail.

Randy Baugh, has requested to speak but had technical difficulties.

On Motion by Member Killings, seconded by Member Banales to adopt and carried by the following vote:

AYES: Banales, Craft, Killings, Scales-Preston
ABSENT: White
56 Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 March 21, 2022

CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
There were no conflicts of interest statements.

Prior to the Consent Calendar, Vice-Mayor Scales-Preston read the following statement:
“Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 (e) (3), Agenda Item 19 is a recommendation to approve an amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement.

The amended agreement provides a Cost of Living Adjustment salary increase of 2.5%, consistent with that provided to all other City employees. This adjustment will bring the City Manager’s annual salary to $257,836.“

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 Killings, seconded by Member Craft to adopt and carried by the following vote:

AYES: Banales, Craft, Killings, Scales-Preston
ABSENT: White

13. Minutes of March 7, 2020

14. Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Establish the 2022/2023 Annual Stormwater Utility Area Fee

15. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement by and Between the City of Pittsburg and Approved Auto Center of Pittsburg

16. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Appoint a Financing Team for a Potential Water Revenue Bond Financing and to Negotiate and Execute the Necessary Contracts or Agreements to Retain Such Services

17. Receive and file the City’s other Miscellaneous Reports: Independent Accountants’ Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to Appropriations Limit Schedule for 2021- 2022, Memorandum on Internal Controls and Required Communication for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021

18. Adoption of a City Council Resolution To Approve Bylaws for Youth Advisory Commission

19. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving Amendment #3 to the Employment Agreement for the City Manager

COUNCIL REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no requests for future agenda items.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REMARKS
Member Killings attended the Fishing With A Cop event over the weekend.

Vice-Mayor Scales-Preston also attended the Fishing With A Cop event.

ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 8:11 P.M. to April 4, 2022.

Respectfully submitted,
Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
58 Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 March 21, 2022

CITY OF PITTSBURG

HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
DATE: March 21, 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

This meeting will be held in compliance with California Government Code Section 54953(e)(2), which was added by Assembly Bill 361 which became effective Oct. 1, 2021, pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-15-21. On December 20, 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 will be participating virtually via Zoom. 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.

CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chair Scales-Preston called the meeting of the Housing Authority to order at 7:41 P.M. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, California.

ROLL CALL
Chair White was absent and excused.

PUBLIC HEARING

8. Adoption of a Housing Authority Resolution Approving the Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for 2022 and Authorizing the Executive Director to Submit the Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for 2022 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development On Motion by Member Craft, seconded by Member Banales, to adopt and carried by the following vote:
59 Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 March 21, 2022 AYES: Banales, Craft, Floyd, Herring, Killings, Scales-Preston ABSENT: White

CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion by Member Banales, seconded by Member Killings to adopt and carried by the following vote:

AYES: Banales, Craft, Floyd, Herring, Killings, Scales-Preston ABSENT: White

9. Minutes of January 18, 2022

10. Disbursement List of December 31, 2021, and January 31, 2022

11. Adoption of a Housing Authority Minute Order Approving an Annual Report Pursuant to SB 341

HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER REMARKS
Member Herring asked if Police Chief Addington has retired. She also inquired whether or not meetings are going to return to in-person.

ADJOURNMENT
The Housing Authority was adjourned at 7:53 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,
Alice E. Evenson, Secretary
60 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Garrett Evans, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving Project 2608, Kirker Pass Road Surface Treatment Project, Allocating Funds, and Authorizing an Agreement Between the City and Contra Costa County MEETING DATE: April 4, 2022

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Contra Costa County has offered to add surface treatment on the City maintained portion of Kirker Pass Road to its pavement maintenance project in order to facilitate the completion through city and county limits. Staff recommends approving the Kirker Pass Road Surface Treatment Project (“Project”), allocating funds, and authorizing an agreement with Contra Costa County for the Project.

FISCAL IMPACT
Project 2608, Kirker Pass Road Surface Treatment Project is not currently funded. Staff requests an allocation of $92,000 from Project 2217 2018-19 Citywide Pavement Management (Fund 501), and $233,000 from General Fund. The cost for the County to complete our portion of their project will not exceed $250,000. The total Project budget is $325,000.

A Project Budget Summary is attached to this report.

RECOMMENDATION
City Council adopt the attached resolution to approve the Project, allocate funds, and authorize execution of an agreement between the City and Contra Costa County for completion of the Project.

BACKGROUND
On June 18, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution 18-12499, adopting the City’s Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2018/19 and allocating funds to several CIP projects.

Project 2217, 2019-20 Citywide Pavement Management was allocated $400,000 of HUTA (Gas Tax) Funds.
61 On October 7, 2019, the Public Works Department accepted as complete a Pavement Improvement Project that completed patch paving and surface treatment on Railroad Avenue from Central Avenue to Civic Avenue. After completion of all items of work, $92,000 remained in Project 2217 account for use on similar projects.

Staff has coordinated with Contra Costa County’s Assistant Director of Public Works to prepare a joint pavement maintenance project on Kirker Pass Road. If approved, this project is scheduled to start construction in July 2022.

SUBCOMMITTEE FINDINGS
This item was not presented to a subcommittee.

STAFF ANALYSIS
The Project will complete pavement maintenance on Kirker Pass Road from Buchanan Road to south city limits (See Exhibit “A” Maintenance Area Map). The treatment area for the entire project is located within the jurisdictions of the City and Contra Costa County.

Combining the City’s Project with the County’s, results in a maintenance project that is cost- efficient and reduces the inconvenience to motorists while work is occurring. The City and County successfully completed the Bailey Road Double Chip Seal project under the same agreement and structure last year.

Reimbursable costs to the County, which includes labor, materials, and equipment for the City portion, will not exceed $250,000. Additional elements of the Project are identified in the Project Budget Summary attached to this report.

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
Budget Summary
County Agreement
Exhibit “A” Maintenance Area Map
Report Prepared By: Gina Haynes, Senior Civil Engineer
62 Resolution No. 22- Page 1 of 1 April 4, 2022

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURG
In the Matter of:

Approving Project 2608, Kirker Pass )
Road Surface Treatment Project, )
Allocating Funds, and Approving ) RESOLUTION NO. 22- And Authorizing an Agreement Between )
The City and Contra Costa County )
WHEREAS, Project 2608, Kirker Pass Road Surface Treatment Project (the “Project”), is for pavement maintenance (double chip seal) on Kirker Pass Road from Buchanan Road to south city limits; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County has offered to move forward with a maintenance project that would include the City maintained portion of Kirker Pass Road; and WHEREAS, the construction cost for the County to complete the Project will not exceed $250,000; and
WHEREAS, the total Project budget is $325,000 and includes striping removal and staff time; and
WHEREAS, by combining the Project with the County’s maintenance project, the City of Pittsburg will receive a cost benefit, and the joint project will reduce the impact to the motoring public.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council hereby:

Approves the Project, allocates $92,000 from Project 2217, Pavement Improvement Project (Fund 501), and $233,000 from General Fund, and authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Contra Costa County for road surface treatment of Kirker Pass Road from Buchanan Road to south city limits for a cost not to exceed $250,000.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pittsburg at a regular meeting on the 4th day of April 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:
_____________________________
Holland Barrett White, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
63 AGREEMENT FOR ROADWAY SURFACE TREATMENT OF KIRKER PASS ROAD

BETWEEN BUCHANAN ROAD AND NORTONVILLE ROAD

This Agreement for Roadway Surface Treatment of Kirker Pass Road between Buchanan Road and Nortonville Road, dated _________________, 2022 (this “Agreement”) is made by and between the City of Pittsburg, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as “City”) and the County of Contra Costa, a political subdivision of the State of California (herein referred to as “County”).

RECITALS

A. Portions of Kirker Pass Road are located in County’s jurisdiction and in City’s jurisdiction, as shown on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by reference (the “Maintenance Area Map”).

B. City desires the County to apply a surface treatment on City’s portion of Kirker Pass Road (the “Maintenance Area”) as shown on the Maintenance Area Map, and each have agreed to enter into this Agreement providing therefor.

Now therefore, for good and valuable consideration, City and County mutually agree as follows.

AGREEMENT

1. Surface Treatment Work to be Performed. Notwithstanding that the Maintenance Area is located within City’s jurisdiction, County shall apply a chip seal, slurry seal, microsurface seal, or other appropriate surface treatment (“Surface Treatment”) in the Maintenance Area, as necessary to ensure prolonged life and improve pavement condition of the Maintenance Area. Except for application of a Surface Treatment, no modifications to the Maintenance Area shall be made by County without City’s prior written approval. City and County shall continue to maintain their respective Maintenance Area by providing routine maintenance work, which may include but not limited to, maintenance of the pavement (pot hole repair), traffic stripings, signage, and drainage facilities as required to ensure satisfactory and safe condition of the Maintenance Area.

2. Modification for Additional Work. Should either City or County determine that the Maintenance Area requires work beyond the scope of the Surface Treatment set forth in Section 1 of this Agreement, the initiating party shall request in writing such modifications and, if agreed to by the parties, a separate agreement between the parties shall be documented prior to any construction of such work.

3. Payments. City will reimburse County one hundred percent (100%) for County’s costs of performing Surface Treatment in the Maintenance Area pursuant to this Agreement (“Costs”), not to exceed $250,000.00. Costs include labor costs, material costs and equipment costs from an accounting of actual charges for work in the Maintenance Area.

Billing. At the completion of each Surface Treatment, County shall bill City one hundred percent (100%) for Costs incurred performing the Surface Treatment work set forth in Section 1 of this Agreement; provided, however, any additional maintenance work will require review by City and prior approval before being performed. County’s billings shall list all road surface treatment and maintenance work performed and the costs therefor. City shall pay County within sixty (60) days after receipt of the billing from County.
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4. Legal Relations and Responsibilities. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to create duties or obligations to or rights in third parties who are not parties to this Agreement or affect the legal liability of either party to this Agreement by imposing any standard of care respecting the maintenance of state highways different from the standard of care imposed by law.

5. Indemnity; Insurance.

a. City Indemnity. To the extent permitted by law, and pursuant to Government Code Section 895.4, City shall defend, with counsel acceptable to County, indemnify and save harmless the County and all County officers and employees from all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought for or on account of injuries to or death of any person or damage to property resulting from anything done or omitted to be done by City under or in connection with this Agreement; provided, however, that City is not required to indemnify County for the proportion of liability a court determines is attributable to the sole negligence or willful misconduct of County, its officers or employees. This provision will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

b. County Indemnity. To the extent permitted by law, and pursuant to Government Code Section 895.4, County shall defend, with counsel acceptable to City, indemnify and save harmless the City and all City officers and employees from all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought for or on account of injuries to or death of any person or damage to property resulting from anything done or omitted to be done by County and its contractors under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to County under this Agreement; provided, however, that County is not required to indemnify City for the proportion of liability a court determines is attributable to the sole negligence or willful misconduct of City, its officers or employees. This provision will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

c. County Contractors’ Insurance. County will require its contractors performing any work in the Maintenance Area to name City as an additional insured under the contract between County and the contractor.

6. Notices. All notices to be given under this Agreement will be in writing and sent by (a) first class mail, postage prepaid, in which case notice will be deemed delivered three (3) business days after deposit in the United States Mail; (b) a nationally recognized overnight courier, in which case notice will be deemed delivered one (1) business day after deposit with that courier, or (c) fax, in which case notice will be deemed delivered one (1) business day after the day it was transmitted, provided that a transmission report is generated reflecting the accurate transmission of the notice. Unless communicated in writing, the place for delivery of all notices given under this Agreement will be as follows
If to City:

Garrett Evans, City Manager
City of Pittsburg
65 Civic Drive
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Fax: (925) 252-4930
If to County:

Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director
Contra Costa County
255 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
Fax: (925) 313-2333
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7. Term. This Agreement may be terminated at any time for no or any reason by either party upon giving the other party sixty (60) days prior written notice.

8. Integration. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between parties and supersedes all prior understandings or agreements, oral or written, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement.

9. Modification. This Agreement shall be subject to modification or amendment only by the mutual, written agreement of both parties.

10. Accountability. County shall maintain and make available to City complete records of its receipts and disbursement under this Agreement

11. Effective Date. This Agreement is effective as of the date first set forth above.

12. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Venue shall lie in the County of Contra Costa.

The parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first set forth above.

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CITY OF PITTSBURG

By: By:

Name: Name:

Title: Title:

Approved as to form:

Mary Ann McNett Mason, County Counsel Donna Mooney, City Attorney

By:

Name:

Title:
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EXHIBIT A
Kirker Pass Road Maintenance Area
LEGEND
Maintenance Area
City/County Limits
Parcel Lines

OF PITTSBURGCITY OF PITTSBURG

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
DB: JW CB: CL DATE: JAN 2022 SHEET 1 OF 1 Exhibit B.dwg

CITY CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
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PITTSBURG
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67 Contract 2022-05, Kirker Pass Road Surface Treatment Project Project 2608
Project Funding
Project 2217 Pavement Improvement Project Carryover $92,000 General Fund $233,000
Funding Total $325,000
Project Expenditures:

Design: Consultant Design $0
(Code 2122)
Subtotal $0
Miscellaneous: Advertising
(Code 1399) Reproduction
Postage
Subtotal $0
Construction:
(Code 2281) Construction (County Reimbursement) $250,000 Striping Removal & Repairs $65,000
Subtotal $315,000
Staff Time: Staff Design $0
(Code 1101) Staff Design Management $5,000
Subtotal $5,000
Admin: Staff Design $0
(Code 2372) Staff Construction Management $5,000
Subtotal $5,000
Estimated Total Expenditures $325,000
68 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Garrett Evans, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Establish a Salary Range for Deputy Chief Information Systems Officer and Amend the Management Group Positions Covered
MEETING DATE: April 4, 2022

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Manager, upon recommendation from the Deputy City Manager in the capacity as Interim Director of Human Resources, has added the classification of Deputy Chief Information Systems Officer to the classification plan. In accordance with the City’s Personnel Rule 11.1, Salary Plan, the City Council is asked to establish the salary range for the Deputy Chief Information Systems Officer classification as range 887, and to place it in the Management Group.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to establishing the salary range for Deputy Chief Information Systems Officer. The top step of the recommended salary range is $2,085 per month above the Information Technology Manager classification. When a position is filled in this classification, a fiscal impact will be determined and budgeted appropriately.

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council adopt a resolution to establish the salary range for Deputy Chief Information Systems Officer and amend the Management Group list of Positions Covered.

BACKGROUND
This classification will be distinguished from the existing Information Technology Manager class by the overall administration and management of the Information Technology Division.

A higher level management classification is necessary at this time due to the changing demands of the City’s Information Technology services, including things such as:
 Increases in demands to provide and improve interface options among staff, elected officials, and the community. For example, remote and hybrid meetings. This 69 classification will implement and manage more complex systems to meet the City’s current and future needs.
 Conversion of the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.  Responsible for the oversight, management, and maintenance of the City’s information system network during the activation of the Emergency Operation Center.

Finally, this classification will assume responsibility for preparing and presenting Information Technology Division reports and action items to the City Council, various committees, and the community. These tasks currently fall to the Director of Finance as the department head.

SUBCOMMITTEE FINDINGS
The salary range for the Deputy Chief Information Systems Officer classification has not been discussed in a subcommittee.

STAFF ANALYSIS
In accordance with the City’s Personnel Rule 11.1, the City Council establishes salary ranges for each classification in the City’s Classification Plan.

A survey of comparable Information Technology classifications within the Northern California Human Resources Managers Group was conducted to determine the appropriate classification and title. Several internal equity considerations were evaluated with regard to salary assignment. Those included reporting structure, level of responsibilities, supervision received and provided, education and experience requirements, and placement under the general direction of the Director of Finance. With those considerations in mind, it is recommended that the Deputy Chief Information Systems Officer be placed at the same salary range as the Assistant Director of Finance. That is range 887, which is currently $10,968 - $13,329 per month.

As a Division Head, the Deputy Chief Information Systems Officer classification should be placed in the Management Group. Again, this is consistent with the Assistant Director of Finance classification. Therefore, the designated Positions Covered in the Management Group Salary and Benefits Schedule is to be amended to add the classification of Deputy Chief Information Systems Officer.

It is anticipated that Human Resources will conduct a promotional recruitment for Deputy Chief Information Systems Officer within the next couple of months.

Attachment: Resolution
Prepared by: Maria M. Aliotti, Deputy City Manager
70 BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURG
In the Matter of:

Adoption of a City Council Resolution to )
Establish a Salary Range for Deputy Chief ) RESOLUTION NO. 22- Information Systems Officer and Amend the)
Management Group Positions Covered )
WHEREAS, the City Manager, upon recommendation from the Deputy City Manager in the capacity as Interim Director of Human Resources, has added the classification of Deputy Chief Information Systems Officer to the classification plan; and WHEREAS, the incumbent will be responsible for higher level management of the Information Technology Division including, providing and improving interface options among staff, elected officials and the community, direct management and oversight of the citywide IT budget and enhanced coordination with departments in preparing for and managing IT needs, and preparing/presenting IT Division reports to the City Council, various committees, and the community; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Personnel Rule 11.1, Salary Plan, calls for the City Council to establish the salary ranges for classifications; and WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends the classification be placed in the Management Group.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council hereby approves the amendment to the Management Group Salary and Benefits Schedule, and the City’s salary schedule, to add Deputy Chief Information Systems Officer at salary range 887, which is currently $10,968 through $13,329 per month.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pittsburg at a regular meeting on the 4th day of April 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:

ATTEST: Holland Barrett White, Mayor
Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
71 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Garrett Evans, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Accept Grant Funds from Los Medanos Community Healthcare District for Senior Programs MEETING DATE: April 4, 2022

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Pittsburg has been awarded grant funds in the amount of $53,800 supporting programs benefiting seniors offered at the City’s Senior Center. Staff is requesting adoption of a resolution to accept the grants and allocate the funds to the Recreation budget for use between Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and Fiscal Year 2022/23.

FISCAL IMPACT
If approved, the resolution will authorize allocation of the $53,800 grant funds to the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Recreation Department grant budget under Fund 299-42191 (Miscellaneous Grants – Recreation). No additional expenditure from the General Fund is required for the receipt of the grants since no matching funds are required.

RECOMMENDATION
City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing acceptance of grant funds from Los Medanos Community Healthcare District and allocation of the additional $53,800 to the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Recreation budget.

BACKGROUND
Staff applied for and was rewarded grant funding to support the Fall Prevention classes.

SUBCOMMITTEE FINDINGS
This item was not brought before a subcommittee.
72 STAFF ANALYSIS
The Los Medanos Community Healthcare District grant will support specialized recreation services for senior citizens.

The Fall Prevention class was approved for a $53,800 grant to defray the costs of the class instructor and snacks for participants for a period of three (3) years.

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
LMCHD Terms and Conditions
Report Prepared By: Kolette Simonton, Interim Director of Recreation 73 Resolution No. 22- Page 1 of 1 April 4, 2022

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURG
In the Matter of:

Acceptance of Grant Funds from )
Los Medanos Community Healthcare) RESOLUTION NO. 22-
District for Senior Programs )
WHEREAS, the City applied for and was awarded grant funds in the amount of $53,800 from the Los Medanos Community Healthcare District’s Neighborhood Health Builders Partnership Grant Program to support recreation programs at the Pittsburg Senior Center; and
WHEREAS, the Fall Prevention Class was approved for a $53,800 grant to defray the costs of the class instructor and snacks for participants for a period of three (3) years; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to accept the grant and allocate the funds Recreation Department budget for use between Fiscal Year 2021/22 and Fiscal Year 2022/23.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council DOES RESOLVE as follows:

Section 1. The City Council adopts this Resolution accepting the grant funding in the amount of $53,800 from the Los Medanos Community Healthcare District’s Neighborhood Health Builders Partnership Grant Program and allocating the funds to the Recreation Department grants budget under Fund 299-42191 (Miscellaneous Grants – Recreation) for Fiscal Year 2021/22.

Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pittsburg at a regular meeting on the 4th day of April, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:
____________________________
Holland Barrett White, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
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76 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Garrett Evans, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of a City Council Resolution Making Findings in Support of Continuing to Hold Public Meetings by Teleconference Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953(e)
MEETING DATE:

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361) amended the Brown Act to allow local legislative bodies to continue to meet remotely during proclaimed states of emergency under specified conditions. Findings must be made every 30 days.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund by this action.

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council adopt the attached resolution, return to in-person meetings with the exception of subcommittee meetings which will remain virtual.

BACKGROUND
Beginning in March 2020, Governor Newsom issued a series of Executive Orders aimed at containing the novel coronavirus. Among these were Executive Orders—N-25-20 and N-29- 20 (collectively, the “Brown Act Orders”) — that waived requirements in the Brown Act expressly or impliedly requiring the physical presence of legislative body members, staff, or the public at local agency meetings.

On June 11, 2021, the Governor issued Executive Order N-08-21, to begin winding down some of the prior measures that were adopted to respond to COVID-19. Notably, N-08-21 established an end date to the Brown Act Orders, effective September 30, 2021.

On September 16, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 361 which amended the Brown Act to allow local legislative bodies to continue to meet remotely during proclaimed states of emergency under specified conditions and so long as certain findings are made by a 77 majority of the legislative body. As detailed in the attached resolution, findings were made on March 7, 2022, and are effective for 30 days.

SUBCOMMITTEE FINDINGS
This item was not submitted to a subcommittee.

STAFF ANALYSIS
Local legislative bodies such as a city council that wish to continue meeting by teleconference must comply with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54953, which was amended by AB 361.

Specifically, newly amended Government Code Section 54953 requires the following procedures:
 Give notice and post agendas as otherwise required by the Brown Act;  List on the agenda how the public can electronically attend and comment at the meeting. Note that a public agency is not required to offer an in-person option for the public to attend and comment at such a meeting;
 Provide an opportunity to comment in advance of and during the meeting;  Allow a reasonable amount of time to register, if required, and comment on each agenda item or at least the amount of time allowed per agency meeting protocols, whichever is longer;
 No action may be taken during a disruption that inhibits the broadcast of the meeting or the public’s ability to comment;
 All votes must be via rollcall;
 Comply with state and federal civil rights and non-discrimination laws; and  Take all precautions to protect the statutory and constitutional rights of the public.

While it only applies in situations where the Governor has proclaimed a state of emergency, and not, for instance, when only a local health officer has declared an emergency, AB 361 provides an explicit avenue for local public agencies to meet remotely in the case of a public health, or other, emergency that inhibits the opportunity to meet in person. AB 361 provides the flexibility to meet by teleconference through December 31, 2023, unless extended.

As COVID waned in November 2021, the local legislative bodies authorized partially teleconferenced meetings, with members of the bodies attending in person. However, given the recent spike in COVID cases, a return to fully teleconferenced meetings may be warranted. A fully teleconferenced meeting to consider the matter is authorized by AB 361.

The resolution, if approved, would authorize teleconferenced meetings of subcommittees for the next 30 days.

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
Report Prepared By: Garrett Evans, City Manager
78 Resolution No. 22- Page 1 of 2 April 4, 2022

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURG
In the Matter of:

Making Findings in Support of Continuing to )
Hold Public Subcommittee Meetings By ) RESOLUTION NO. 22- Teleconference Pursuant to California )
Government Code Section 54953(e) )
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a state of emergency due to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors issued an emergency proclamation to respond to COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the City Council proclaimed the existence of a local emergency in response to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order N-25-20, which suspended specified requirements under the Brown Act with regard to teleconferenced meetings of legislative bodies during the period in which state or local public health officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order N-29-20, which modified and replaced the Brown Act language of Executive Order N-25-20, continuing to suspend specified requirements under the Brown Act for teleconferenced meetings of legislative bodies during the period in which state or local public health officials have imposed or recommended social distancing measures; and WHEREAS on June 11, 2021, the Governor issued Executive Order N-08-21, which modified and replaced the Brown Act language of Executive Order N-29-20 and set forth an end date of September 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS, in September 2021 the State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 361, which was signed into law by the Governor on September 19, 2021; and WHEREAS, AB 361 amended the Brown Act at Government Code Section 54953 to allow, until January 1, 2024, a legislative body to use teleconferencing without adhering to specified requirements so long as, among other circumstances, the meeting is held during a proclaimed state of emergency and state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, and so long as the legislative body reconsiders the circumstances every 30 days; and
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2021, the Contra Costa County Health Officer issued recommendations for public meetings, which recommendations include social distancing, and
79 Resolution No. 22- Page 2 of 2 April 4, 2022
WHEREAS, on October 4, 2021, and November 1, 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing teleconferenced meetings for the City Council, commissions, and subcommittees; and
WHEREAS, following an improvement in the incidence of COVID cases, the City Council adopted Resolutions on November 29, 2021, December 20, 2021, January 18, 2022, February 7, 2022 and March 7, 2022 to authorize meetings with public participation by teleconference and in-person attendance by members of the City Council and commissions, and otherwise fully teleconferenced meetings for subcommittees; and WHEREAS, with the emergence of the Omicron variant, which may spread more easily than other variants, and in the wake of holiday gatherings of persons, the incidence of COVID increased markedly and then decreased but continues to be transmitted in the community.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby makes the following findings:

1. The circumstances of the state of emergency have been reconsidered. The state of emergency declared by the Governor has not been terminated. The state of emergency declared by the County Board of Supervisors has not been terminated. The state of emergency declared by the City Council has not been terminated.

2. State or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing. The County Health Official on September 21, 2021, and on March 1, 2022, issued a recommendation for social distancing, among other recommendations, during public meetings.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves meetings of subcommittees to be held by teleconference in compliance with California Government Code Section 54953(e). As there are numerous subcommittees, some which are comprised of members of more than one legislative body, and meet frequently, for the protection of the health of attendees all subcommittee meetings are to be held by teleconference.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pittsburg at a regular meeting on the 4th day of April, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:

Holland Barrett White, Mayor
ATTEST:

Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
80 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Garrett Evans, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting the General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2021
MEETING DATE: April 4, 2022

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City is required to prepare a General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) for submittal to the Planning Commission, City Council, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and State Housing and Community Development Department (HCD). The progress report on the status of General Plan implementation also provides an opportunity to identify any modifications that may improve its implementation and effectiveness.

FISCAL IMPACT
None from this action. Preparation and acceptance of the annual report does not require expenditure funds beyond the staff time needed to draft the document; however, preparation of the report is identified as a requirement for some grant applications.

RECOMMENDATION
City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting the General Plan Annual Progress Report for calendar year 2021.

BACKGROUND
The Pittsburg General Plan 2020 is a state-mandated and comprehensive planning document intended to guide Pittsburg’s long-term physical growth and development. It articulates a shared community vision of the City’s future and sets forth broad goals and policies relative to important topics including, but not limited to, land use, economic development, housing, transportation, public safety, and open space. The last comprehensive update of Pittsburg’s General Plan was completed in 2001. In 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 15-13033 approving the General Plan Housing Element Update for the 2015-2023 planning period.
81 The purpose of the APR is to provide the City Council, OPR, HCD, and CCTA with a progress report on the current General Plan’s implementation status. The APR is also intended to provide the City Council with an opportunity to identify any General Plan modifications that may be necessary to improve its implementation and effectiveness. The last APR for calendar year 2020, was reviewed by the Planning Commission on February 3, 2021, the City Council on March 15, 2021, and submitted to OPR, HCD and CCTA on April 1, 2021.

SUBCOMMITTEE FINDINGS
This item was not presented before a subcommittee.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Staff has prepared the draft General Plan APR for Calendar Year 2021. The APR is provided as Exhibit A of Attachment 1 to this report, and it consists of a detailed table listing each of the adopted General Plan action policies or programs and their implementation status as of December 31, 2021. The Regional Fair Share Housing Allocation (RHNA) status update (shown in the table below) is also provided as part of the APR to document the City’s progress in reaching its housing unit goals. For 2021, the area median income (AMI) for a 4-person household in Contra Costa County was $125,600. Based on the AMI for 2019, a 4-person household was considered ‘very low-income’ if their total annual household income was under $68,500. A four-person household with an income between $68,500 and $109,600 was considered ‘low-income’. To be considered moderate income, a 4-person household had to earn between $109,600 and $150,700.

Table 1: RHNA Status Update
Income Level
RHNA
Allocati
on
2015-
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Total
Units to
Date
Total
Remaining
Deed
Restricted 0 23 0 6 3VL
Unrestricted
392
0 0 0 0 0
32 360
Deed
Restricted 10 205 3 80 0L
Unrestricted
254
0 3 6 17 0
324 0
Deed
Restricted 0 0 0 0 3M
Unrestricted
316
150 48 18 0 0
219 97
AM 1,063 570 68 89 98 211 1,036 27
Total RHNA 2,025
Total Units 730 347 116 201 217 1,611 484
Notes:

VL = Very low-income (households earning 0-50% of AMI)
L = Low-income (households earning 50-80% of AMI)
M = Moderate income (households earning 80-120% of AMI) AM = Above-moderate income (households earning above 120% of AMI) On March 22, 2022, the Planning Commission reviewed the APR and adopted Resolution No. 10187, accepting the report, and authorizing its submittal to the City Council, OPR, HCD, and CCTA.
82 STAFF ANALYSIS
Although homebuilding has risen steadily since the end of the Great Recession, it is still nowhere near the levels that state leaders say are needed to fix California’s housing crisis.

However, during 2021, the City made more progress toward meeting its RHNA targets for the 2015-2023 housing cycle. As of the end of last year, the City has achieved 7% of its very low; 127% of its low; 68% of its moderate; and 93% of its above-moderate income RHNA targets through issuance of building permits. On January 31, 2021, the Southern California News Group used RHNA data to create its annual housing permit report card for all 539 cities and counties in the state. Only 33 were doing well enough to earn an ‘A’, while 96 got an ‘F’. The average grade was a ‘C-minus’. Pittsburg earned a ‘B+’ which indicates the city is ahead of most jurisdictions in the State when it comes to meeting its housing targets for this cycle.

Building permits were issued for 217 new residential units in 2021 Of those total permits, 3 were for very low income; 3 were for moderate income, and 211 were for above-moderate income units.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Proposed Resolution
a. Exhibit A: General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2021

2. Adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 10187 (excludes Exhibit A) Report prepared by: John Funderburg, Assistant Director of Planning 83 Resolution No. 21- Page 1 of 2 April 4, 2022

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURG
In the Matter of:

Resolution Accepting the General Plan Annual ) RESOLUTION NO. 21-XXXX Progress Report for Calendar Year 2021 )
WHEREAS, the Pittsburg General Plan 2020 is a state-mandated and comprehensive planning document intended to guide Pittsburg’s long-term physical growth and development. It articulates a shared community vision of the City’s future and sets forth broad goals and policies relative to important topics including, but not limited to, land use, economic development, housing, transportation, public safety, and open space. The last comprehensive update of Pittsburg’s General Plan was completed in 2001. Most recently, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 15-13033 approving the General Plan Housing Element Update for the 2015-2023 planning period; and WHEREAS, under California Government Code Section 65400, the City is required to prepare a General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) for submittal to the City Council, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and State Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) by April 1st of each year. The purpose of the APR is to provide the City Council, OPR, and HCD with a progress report on the General Plan’s implementation status. The APR is also meant to provide the City Council with an opportunity to identify any General Plan modifications that may be necessary to improve its implementation and effectiveness; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan APR is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the general rule of the State CEQA Guidelines, section 15061, in that there is no possibility that the APR may have a significant negative physical impact on the environment; and WHEREAS, on March 22, 2022 the Planning Commission reviewed the General Plan APR for calendar year 2021 and subsequently adopted Resolution No. 10187, accepting the APR and authorizing submittal of the report to the City Council, OPR, HCD, and Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA).

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council DOES RESOLVE as follows:

Section 1. Findings.

Based on the City Council Staff Report entitled, “Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2021,” dated March 22, 2022, and based on all the information contained in the Planning Division files on the report, adopted and incorporated herein by reference and available for review in the Planning Division located at 65 Civic Avenue in Pittsburg, and based on all written and oral testimony presented at the April 4, 2022, meeting, the City Council finds that:

A. All recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference. 84 Resolution No. 21- Page 2 of 2 April 4, 2022
B. The General Plan APR for calendar year 2021 appropriately and accurately summarizes the City’s progress to date in implementing the action policies in its General Plan.

Section 2. Acceptance of Report.

Based on the findings set forth above, the City Council hereby accepts the General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2021 included as Exhibit A of this resolution.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pittsburg at a regular meeting on the 4th day of April 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:
_____________________________
Holland Barrett White, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
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Exhibit A to Planning Commission Resolution No. 10187

CITY OF PITTSBURG

GENERAL PLAN

ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
(Calendar Year 2021)
Prepared pursuant to Government Code Section 65400(b)
Accepted by the Planning Commission on March 22, 2022
Submitted to the City Council on April 4, 2022
86 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (Calendar Year 2021) | Page 2

GENERAL PLAN ACTION POLICIES
BLUE BOLD TEXT – Policies with completed implementationLegend:

GREEN BOLD TEXT – Policies with ongoing implementation

LAND USE ELEMENT
ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
2-P-1 Review the City’s Sphere of Influence every 5
years. Ensure necessary annexation and SOI
changes through coordination with the county
and LAFCo, in accordance with Figure 2-3.

Implementation Ongoing. Sky Ranch, Ambrose Park and Mirant annexations were completed in 2008. Annexation of Northeast Industrial properties to DDSD boundary completed in 2010. Voter Measure I amending the ULL to include the property commonly known as Chevron East approved in November 2011. Environmental Impact Report for the proposed James Donlon Boulevard Extension corridor annexation project was certified in September 2014; however, initiation of annexation is still pending. Property owner-initiated annexations of Montreux and Tuscany Meadows properties completed in 2016 and 2017. Property owner-initiated annexation of the SW Hills/Faria property still underway. 2-P-2 Update the City’s Zoning Ordinance and
Subdivision Regulations for consistency with the
General Plan, including the General Plan
Diagram.

Phase 1 & 2 Zoning Code Updates are completed. First phase of Title 17 (Subdivision Ordinance) update completed in April 2009 and incorporated various updates in accordance with the state Subdivision Map Act. Title 17 further updated to streamline review of tentative maps in 2015.

A tree preservation ordinance and wireless telecommunications ordinance, along with a variety of other miscellaneous amendments, adopted in 2015. Ordinances to define and regulate placement of smoke shops and smoking lounges, further update the wireless telecommunications regulations, as well as the retail sale and distribution of marijuana, adopted in 2016. Adopted ordinances in 2017, streamlining the permitting process for accessory dwelling units and expanding the types of businesses allowed in Old Town. In 2018, adopted an ordinance modifying the land use definitions, application process, permit requirements, and enforcement provisions for massage establishments. Adopted ordinances incorporating water- efficient landscaping provisions in 2020.
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2-P-13 Ensure that buffers – including landscaping,
berms, parking areas, and storage facilities – are
used to separate potentially incompatible
activities.

Regulations incorporated into the Phase 2 Zoning Code Update adopted May 2007. 2-P-15 Ensure minimum residential densities, in
accordance with the ranges stipulated in this
plan.

Implemented with the Phase 2 Zoning Code Update adopted May 2007. 2-P-16 Develop criteria and standards for small-lot
single-family residential development that:
o Promotes design and development flexibility;
o Includes design and bulk standards to ensure
that development is appropriate and related
to underlying lot size; and
o Ensures that residential development
promotes a neighborhood orientation, with
limitation on frontage that can be occupied
by garages.

Implemented with the Phase 2 Zoning Code Update adopted May 2007. 2-P-18 Limit all new multi-family housing to 16 units or more. Update the Zoning Ordinance to ensure that
new multi-family projects are developed as large
scale, professionally maintained, high-density
housing.

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2-P-19 Revise the City’s Subdivision Ordinance to
encourage solar access and other energy-saving
devices.

California’s new building code requires developers to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on single-family homes and multi-family homes that are up to three stories high.
2-P-20 Revise the City’s Zoning Ordinance to require
under-grounding of utility service/transformer
boxes, and any other type of utility boxes, in new
residential subdivisions.

Undergrounding of utilities is required by Standard Conditions of Development (Planning Commission Resolution No. 8931). Underground utilities are required for new development pursuant to Pittsburg Municipal Code sections 12.36.120,

12.36.130 and 17.28.020.
2-P-21 Revise the City’s Hillside Preservation Ordinance to reflect General Plan policy direction.

Not yet implemented. Adoption of Hillside Regulations put on hold by City Council due to budgetary constraints. However, Council will have an opportunity to revisit this topic during the policy development for the Envision Pittsburg General Plan Update. 2-P-22 Ensure that all General Plan policies apply to
hillside land irrespective of zoning – whether
Planned Development or any other base District.

Implemented as part of development review.
2-P-24 Prohibit new development on designated
ridgelines. Ensure that residential developers
cluster housing units to reduce both
environmental and visual impact of hillside
development.

Implemented as part of development review.
2-P-26 Ensure that new hillside development utilizes fire- resistant building materials, per the Uniform
Building Code. Require that all residential units
adjacent to open slopes maintain a 30-foot
setback with fire-resistant landscaping.

Implemented as part of development review.
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Downtown
2-P-32 Concentrate all Downtown Commercial activity —
which includes specialty retail, professional
offices, and personal services, entertainment and
other compatible uses — along the Railroad
Avenue corridor. (Downtown: 5-P-4)
Implemented with the adoption of the CP (Pedestrian Commercial) District in October 2006. Ordinance to consolidate the CP-1 and CP-2 sub-districts to provide more flexibility related to the allowable uses within the CP District adopted in 2018. 2-P-33 Limit commercial uses along the southern side of East Tenth Street to service commercial
businesses—including repair and maintenance,
retail sales, special trade contracting and other
compatible uses. (Downtown: 5-P-8)
Implemented with the Phase 2 Zoning Code Update adopted May 2007. 2-P-34 Undertake active efforts, including land
acquisition and assembly, to develop a waterfront
activity center at the terminus of Harbor Street,
featuring a cluster of Marine Commercial uses –
such as specialty retail services, restaurants,
marine repair and docking facilities, hotels and
other uses listed in Table 5-1 (Downtown
Element).

The area has been rezoned to CW (Waterfront Commercial) District as a first step to allowing redevelopment of the property by private developers. A majority of the 18- acre property is owned by one party (Third Street Pittsburg) with a portion owned by the City of Pittsburg.

This area has also been identified as an opportunity area for the Envision Pittsburg General Plan Update. The Planning Commission and City Council will be considering land use alternatives for the area as part of the update. 2-P-36 Improve the pedestrian path along Marina Blvd.
connecting the Downtown core to the
waterfront/marina area. Provide a wide path right-
of-way, way-finding signage, landscaping,
interpretive plaques, and street lighting.

Partially implemented with construction of the Marina Promenade completed in 2008.

Implementation ongoing as development along Marina Boulevard is proposed. The City has received TDA grant funding to install buffered bike lanes along Marina Boulevard.
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Northeast River
2-P-37 Ensure that development in Northeast River is
limited to industrial activities and supporting
business and service uses.

Implemented with the Phase 2 Zoning Code Update adopted May 2007. 2-P-42 Amend the City’s Zoning ordinance to ensure that land uses progress from heavier industrial uses
inland to lighter industrial uses directly facing the
New York Slough waterfront, as feasible during
redevelopment of industrial activities not
dependent on docking access.

Implemented with the Phase 2 Zoning Code Update adopted May 2007.

Loveridge
2-P-50 Work with Los Medanos Community College to
provide pedestrian and bicycle access from the
campus to commercial and employment centers
within Loveridge.

A bike/ped connection is proposed between LMC and the Delta De Anza Regional Trail as part of the adopted Pittsburg Moves Active Transportation Plan.

Implementation is dependent on grant funding.

East Central
2-P-53 Ensure that a linear park is developed along the northern and eastern boundaries of the Columbia
Manor neighborhood to buffer residents from
adjacent heavy industrial uses.

Implemented. Linear park built.
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Railroad Avenue
2-P-55 Pursue the extension of the Railroad Ave. linear park along the north side of State Route 4,
providing a pedestrian/bicycle connection from
the City’s major shopping corridor to the Civic
Center and City Park.

Supporting policies incorporated into the “Railroad Avenue Specific Plan”, adopted by the City Council in November 2009 (Ord. No. 09-1319). The described linear park was excluded from the newly-built County Courthouse building approved by the State. However, the City contemplates a Class 1 trail along the west side of Railroad Avenue between SR 4 and Center Drive. CIP Project ST-2 (Railroad Avenue Class 1 Trail) will construct a Class 1 trail along the west side of Railroad Avenue between The Delta De Anza Trail to SR 4. This project is fully funded and is expected to break ground by the end of 2021.
2-P-56 Work with BART to develop a specific plan for the Railroad Ave. BART station area, featuring mixed-
use business commercial activities with extensive
pedestrian amenities. Provide pedestrian linkages
from this mixed-use village to the Civic Center,
City Park, high school and other institutional uses
on the north side of Hwy 4.
“Railroad Avenue Specific Plan” adopted by the City Council in November 2009. 2-P-57 Allow development at an intensity of up to 2.0
FAR along Railroad Avenue from State Route 4 to
East Leland Road.

Implemented with Phase 2 Zoning Code Update adopted May 2007; also incorporated as development standards in the “Railroad Avenue Specific Plan,” adopted November 2009.
2-P-58 Allow mixed-use development at an intensity of
up to 1.0 FAR for non-residential uses, and
additional residential development at a maximum
density of 25 units per acre, on designated
community commercial sites along Railroad
Avenue, south of Bliss Avenue.

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2-P-59 Extend Garcia Avenue to Railroad Avenue if
suitable opportunity arises during redevelopment
of adjacent sites and explore the feasibility of
other linkages to improve accessibility.

Partially implemented. Roadway extension identified in the “Railroad Avenue Specific Plan,” adopted by the City Council in November 2009. Improvements are to be built as redevelopment occurs in the specific plan area.
2-P-60 Ensure that the small business commercial center at the southern end of Railroad Avenue (at
Buchanan Road) is compatible with the scale of
surrounding uses.

Implemented with the Phase 2 Zoning Code Update adopted May 2007. In 2015, this area was rezoned from Office Commercial (CO) District to Medium Density Residential (RM) District, and plans to convert the vacant office structure to a multifamily complex were approved by the City Council. The site is located between low- and high-density residential developments, and the medium-density area is compatible in scale and creates an appropriate transition between densities.

East Leland
2-P-61 As part of the Zoning Ordinance, incorporate
incentives to promote improvement of sites along
Garcia Avenue with high-amenity business
commercial uses. Undertake redevelopment, as
needed, with an aim to promote parcel
consolidation and coordinated development.

Implemented. Incorporated into the “Railroad Avenue Specific Plan,” adopted November 2009.
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2-P-62 Ensure that new business commercial centers
provide pedestrian, bicycle, and transit amenities
(such as walking paths, benches, bus shelters,
bicycle racks, and lockers) enabling convenient
use of alternative transportation modes including
the proposed Railroad Avenue BART station.

Implementation ongoing. Bicycle racks required with Phase I Zoning Code Update adopted December 2005. Pittsburg Municipal Code chapter 15.96 requires installation of bus turnouts and shelters for new commercial/industrial development along arterial streets, upon request by the applicable transit agency. Development Review and Design Guidelines updated in November 2010 include policies that encourage bicycle/pedestrian connectivity and alternative transportation programs.

The BART Multimodal Transfer Facility, at the corner of Railroad Avenue and California Avenue, provides parking for over 40 bicycles, wide pedestrian pathways with active streetscapes, a new bus turnout and multiple covered waiting shelters to encourage alternative modes of transportation, including BART transit.

Project proposals reviewed on a case-by-case basis for opportunities for additional transit amenities.
2-P-63 Participate in the development of a specific plan for the proposed Railroad Avenue BART station.

Ensure that all uses with ½-mile radius of the
proposed Station feature mixed-use, pedestrian-
oriented design. (Transit Oriented Development)
Implemented. “Railroad Avenue Specific Plan,” adopted by the City Council in November 2009.
2-P-64 Pursue the development of a trail/path linking the Delta De Anza Trail to the proposed Railroad
Avenue BART Station area.

Ongoing. Identified as CIP Project ST-2 (BART Pedestrian/Bicycle Connectivity Project). Design for the $4.5 M trail/path to be completed by Fall 2020 with construction by Fall 2021.
2-P-65 Work with Los Medanos Community College to
facilitate pedestrian and bicycle connections from
the campus to nearby commercial and residential
areas (See 5-P-50).

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2-P-66 Work with Los Medanos College and the City of
Antioch to undertake a study exploring the
viability of a street connection between Leland
and Buchanan Roads, along the eastern edge of
the College at the border of the two cities.

Proposed “Standard Oil Avenue” is identified as a planned future route of regional significance in the East County Action Plan adopted by TRANSPLAN in August 2009 and the Countywide Transportation Plan adopted by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority in June 2009.

Buchanan
2-P-71 New residential development south of Buchanan
Road should:
o Ensure that adequate acreage is dedicated
for an elementary school and community park
directly adjacent to Buchanan Rd.;
o Not result in any net increase of peak-hour
stormwater flow;
o Preserve and enhance existing north-south
creeks; and
o Respect natural topography in the design and
construction of new units.

Ongoing as part of development review. Highlands Ranch Park (10.42 acres) was constructed sometime between 1999 and 2002 as part of the Highlands Ranch Subdivision. The Tuscany Meadows Subdivision approved in 2016 will dedicate approximately 12 acres of parkland, some of which will also function as stormwater detention facilities.
2-P-72 Pursue construction of the Buchanan bypass, as
designated in the General Plan Diagram, providing
an alternative route for commuters traveling from
Kirker Pass Rd. to destinations east of Pittsburg.

Ongoing. Final environmental impact report certified in 2014. Identified as CIP Project ST-36 (James Donlon Extension Project). The project is still in the design stage with 65% construction drawings complete.
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Woodlands
2-P-76 Ensure that new residential development along
Kirker Creek preserves natural riparian habitat.

New development shall be setback at least 50 feet
from the top of the stream bank, with continuous
multi-use trail access along the west side for the
creek.

Implemented as part of development review.

West Central
2-P-78 Explore the feasibility of a pedestrian and bicycle bridge across State Route 4, near the Parkside
and Los Medanos elementary schools.

Not implemented.

West Leland
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2-P-81 Undertake a streetscape enhancement program
for West Leland Road focusing on improving the
walkability and visual character of the corridor.

Emphasize increased street trees and
landscaping, medians, crosswalks, widened
sidewalks and benches.

Implementation ongoing.

CIP Project ST-28 (West Leland Street Lighting Project) will provide lighting levels that are up to current standards along W. Leland Road from Railroad Avenue to Burton Avenue.

CIP Project ST-34 (West Leland Road Safety Improvements) would prevent errant eastbound vehicles from entering the Contra Costa Canal, construct a concrete barrier along the south side of West Leland Road in front of golf course prior to and along curve to the left, relocate existing sidewalk behind concrete barrier, install large curve warning signage with flashing beacons facing eastbound traffic prior to curve, and restripe center median markings.

CIP Project ST-38 (West Leland Road Pavement Markers/Markings and Speed Signage Improvements) would install highly reflective thermoplastic double yellow 4- inch centerline stripes with rumble stripes between Pamelia Way and Montevideo Drive. Thermoplastic centerline stripes to be enhanced by placing reflective markers on top of the thermoplastic striping. Project would also install six driver speed feedback signage at locations prior to horizontal curves.

CIP Project ST-43 (West Leland Road Pavement Delineation, Warning Signage, High Visibility Crosswalk Improvements and Traffic Signal Modification at Range Road) would occur between Railroad Avenue and Bailey Road. It would install raised pavement markers and reflectors through intersections to ensure proper lane usage; install warning signage and reflectors at horizontal curves; replace existing marked crosswalks with high visibility crosswalks, including advance STOP bars (limit lines); and modify existing traffic signal system at West Leland Road/Range Road/Golf Club Road intersection by adding a left-turn phase for the Range Road approach. 97 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (Calendar Year 2021) | Page 13

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2-P-82 Pursue accessibility to Stoneman Park and
expansion of the Park’s bicycle and pedestrian
trail network.

Partially implemented. Class II bicycle facilities and sidewalks along West Leland Road currently link the Delta De Anza trail to Stoneman Park (since renamed John Henry Johnson Park). Additional park improvements may be constructed as part of the Discovery Homes Dream Courts Project, a 40,000 square-foot basketball court facility proposed at John Henry Johnson Park.
2-P-83 Explore the feasibility of provision of pedestrian and bicycle linkages from the Delta De Anza Trail
to Stoneman Park.

Partially Implemented. Class II bicycle facilities and sidewalks along West Leland Road currently link the trail to Stoneman Park/John Henry Johnson Park.

Southwest Hills
2-P-84 Ensure extension of West Leland Road and San
Marco Boulevard through the area, as shown on
the General Plan Diagram, as a condition of any
new approval in the area.

Partially implemented. West Leland Rd. was extended from Villa Road to Santa Teresa Drive in 2020. The extension of San Marco Boulevard to Bailey Road would occur with the SW Hills/Faria Annexation Project.
2-P-91 Consider the development of a specific plan for
the High Density Residential, Business
Commercial, and Community Commercial areas
adjacent to State Route 4, West Leland Road and
San Marco Boulevard. Integrate all uses in this
area into a mixed-use, transit-oriented village,
featuring executive offices, research and
development, entertainment, and hotel uses.

The City Council adopted the “Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station Master Plan,” October 17, 2011 (Ordinance No. 11-1350) establishing multi-modal and mixed-use development standards for development of properties closest to the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART station. Master plan approved for the Alves Ranch site (north of West Leland Road and west of Bailey Road) in January 2009 (Ordinance No. 08-1312), includes residential and commercial uses, a wide and meandering sidewalk next to West Leland Rd., and an internal east/west street with wide sidewalks. 2-P-93 Pursue construction of a landscaped multi-use
path along West Leland Road, from Pittsburg/Bay
Point BART Station to the proposed San Marco
Village. Ensure that design of the linear parkway
accommodates bicyclists.

Implementation ongoing. Partially constructed with San Marco Villas Apartments and Toscana frontage improvements. January 2009 master plan approved for Alves Ranch includes a multi-use trail along the site’s West Leland Road frontage and an eight-foot wide sidewalk that is sufficiently wide for combined use by pedestrians and bicyclists, extending through the center of the site from the edge of the Pittsburg/Bay Point Master Plan to the starting point of the Toscana frontage improvements. 98 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (Calendar Year 2021) | Page 14

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Northwest River
2-P-96 Preserve the wetlands and salt marsh habitats
along the Suisun Bay waterfront. Allow only
development of the multi-use trails and recreation
facilities.

Ongoing. Regional plan for a Great California Delta Trail was included in the Pittsburg Moves Active Transportation Plan and the 2009 Contra Costa Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
2-P-97 Maintain the Mirant power plant site in the
Industrial designation. Pursue annexation of the
power plant and adjacent PG&E properties to
ensure land use control of these areas.

Implemented. Mirant Annexation completed June 2008. The plant site is identified as an opportunity area for the Envision General Plan Update. Planning Commission and City Council will consider different land use alternatives for the area as part of the update process.
2-P-99 Pursue opportunities for a linear park/trail along the waterfront, connecting to Downtown.

Regional plan for a Great California Delta Trail was included in the Pittsburg Moves Active Transportation Plan and the 2009 Contra Costa Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
3-P-3 Work with Contra Costa Transportation Authority
(CCTA) and TRANSPLAN to develop and
implement Action Plans for Routes of Regional
Significance, as designated in Figure 3-1.

Staff worked with TRANSPLAN in preparation of the most recent 2017 update to East County Action Plan for Routes of Regional Significance. 3-P-4 Participate in cooperative regional land use and
transportation planning efforts by sharing
information about future development in the City
with interested agencies and jurisdictions.

Ongoing. Applications for development and notices for development proposals are sent to interested agencies, as appropriate. Staff has created a project pipeline list and map detailing the location and vital information regarding pending and recently approved planning projects throughout the City, which is accessible online to the general public. See: http://bit.ly/CORpipeline
3-P-11 Prepare, adopt and implement a Transportation
Systems Management ordinance or resolution,
with the purpose of ensuring attainment of
adopted traffic levels of service standards.

Implemented (PMC chapter 10.60).
3-P-12 Adopt and update development mitigation
programs that collect fees to mitigate
transportation impacts to both local and regional
transportation facilities.

Implemented (PMC chapters 15.102 and 15.103).
3-P-13 Review and update the City’s transportation
impact fee schedule, requiring developers to pay
the costs necessary to mitigate impacts of their
development projects on the local and regional
transportation system.

Implemented (PMC chapters 15.102 and 15.103).
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3-P-15 Prepare, adopt and periodically update a five-
year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that
describes City-sponsored capital projects
necessary to maintain and improve operations
for traffic, transit, pedestrians and bicyclists
within the city. Proposed funding sources,
agency responsibility, and project phasing
should be identified in the CIP.

The City Council recently adopted an addendum to the City-wide CIP for fiscal years 2019/20 through 2023/24. The CIP categorizes capital improvement projects into ten categories: Streets, Traffic Signals, Water, Sewer, Storm Drainage, Buildings, Parks, General, Pittsburg Power and Marina Projects. The items included in the CIP range from minor to major projects affecting the City’s infrastructure. 3-P-16 Preserve options for future transit use when
designing improvements for roadways. Ensure
that developers provide bus turnouts and/or
shelters, where appropriate, as part of projects.

Pittsburg Municipal Code chapter 15.96 requires installation of bus turnouts and shelters for new commercial/industrial development along arterial streets, upon request by applicable transit agency.

Project proposals reviewed on a case-by-case basis for opportunities for additional transit amenities.
3-P-17 As part of development approval, ensure that
safe and contiguous routes for pedestrians and
bicyclists are provided within new development
projects and on any roadways that are impacted
as a result of new development.

Development Review and Design Guidelines updated in November 2010 includes policies that encourage bicycle/pedestrian connectivity and alternative transportation programs. A ‘Complete Streets’ policy was adopted by the City Council in 2013.

Project proposals reviewed on a case-by-case basis for opportunities for additional transit amenities.

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3-P-19 Comply with California Government Code Sec.
65400(b) requiring preparation of an annual
report summarizing the City’s progress in
implementing the General Plan, and submit
copies of the report to the Contra Costa
Transportation Authority biennially as part of the
Authority’s Growth Management Plan
Compliance Checklist.

Ongoing.
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URBAN DESIGN ELEMENT
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Views, Ridges, and Edges
4-P-1 Require ridge setbacks for all new hillside
development. Building pads should be located
at least 150 feet away from the crest of a major
ridgeline (measured horizontally from the
centerline), as designated in Figure 4-3.

Implemented as part of development review.
4-P-4 Develop and implement use of a “Design Review
Checklist” for all new hillside development, to
ensure that conservation and site layout
policies within the General Plan are considered.

Not yet implemented. Adoption of Hillside Regulations put on hold by City Council due to budgetary constraints. The City Council will have an opportunity to revisit this topic as part of the Envision Pittsburg General Plan Update.
4-P-5 Design and install entry features at the
entrances to the city, implemented through the
City’s Capital Improvement Program. Use
landscaping, signs, lighting, and other visual
features to announce the gateway along
regional roadways.

Ongoing. A monument sign with an LED readerboard was installed at the corner of Railroad Ave. and California Ave. as part of the multimodal transfer facility completed in 2018. The electronic readerboard near the eastern end of Buchanan Road was recently repaired.

Hillside Development
4-P-8 Update the Hillside Planned Development
District within the City’s Zoning Ordinance to
reflect the hillside development standards and
policies set forth within the General Plan.

URBAN DESIGN ELEMENT
ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
4-P-10 Amend the City’s Zoning Ordinance to allow
density bonuses of 10 percent (maximum) for
new hillside development that preserves 40
percent of natural hill contours.

Not yet implemented. Adoption of Hillside Regulations put on hold by City Council due to budgetary constraints. The City Council will have an opportunity to revisit this topic as part of the Envision Pittsburg General Plan Update.
4-P-11 Limit grading of hillside areas over 30 percent
slope (on Figure 10-1) to elevations less than
900’, foothills, knolls, and ridges not classified
as major or minor ridgelines (on Figure 4-2).

During review of development plans, ensure that
necessary grading respects significant natural
features and visually blends with adjacent
properties.

Implemented as part of development review.
4-P-13 Revise the City’s development permitting
requirements to include erosion control and re-
vegetation programs as part of grading plans for
new hillside development.

Implemented as part of development review.
4-P-16 Allow flag lots with common driveways within
hillside neighborhoods, in order to encourage
terracing of buildings while minimizing roadway
cut-and-fill (see Figure 4-4).

Implemented as part of development review.
4-P-30 Ensure that all residential developers provide
multi-use trails or trailheads connecting to local
schools and parks, commercial centers, and
regional open spaces.

Implemented as part of development review. Additionally, the City completed the following trails in 2017 and 2019: 1) Frontage Rd. from Railroad Ave. to Crestview Ave.; 2) Power Ave. from Railroad Ave. to Davi Ave.; and 3) San Marco Blvd. from Santa Lucia Dr. to W. Leland Rd. In 2020, the City completed the trail and pedestrian bridge adjacent to San Marco Blvd. north of Santa Teresa Drive.

Key Corridors
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4-P-33 Pursue the extension of the Railroad Avenue
linear park north along the west side of the
arterial to City Park.

Partially implemented. Supporting policies incorporated into the “Railroad Avenue Specific Plan,” adopted by the City Council in November 2009 (Ord. No. 09-1319).

The described linear park was excluded from the newly-built County Courthouse building approved by the State. However, the City is contemplating a Class 1 trail along the west side of Railroad Avenue between SR 4 and Center Drive. It should be noted that CIP Project ST-2 (Railroad Avenue Class 1 Trail) would construct a Class 1 trail along the west side of Railroad Avenue between The Delta De Anza Trail to SR

4. This project is fully-funded and is expected to break ground by the end of 2021. 4-P-34 Provide incentives (available through Enterprise Zone programs and Local programs) for
demolition and/or reuse of blighted commercial
properties near the Civic Center.

Ongoing. The Enterprise Zone program was eliminated by the State in 2014.

However, Contra Costa County has designated 17 ‘Opportunity Zones’ (OZs) under a new federal program that offers capital gains tax relief to qualified investments within them. Contra Costa’s Zones are in the cities of Richmond, San Pablo, El Cerrito, Concord, Antioch, and Pittsburg, and the communities of Bay Point and North Richmond.
4-P-35 Create a sense of identity along Railroad
Avenue by installing street amenities fabricated
from similar materials and styles as existing
median trellises.

Partially implemented and ongoing. Bus shelters and median trellises on Railroad Ave. south of Highway 4 are made from common material (metal) with different finishes. “Railroad Avenue Specific Plan,” incorporates policies addressing streetscape improvements. Streetscape improvements built in downtown share a common theme and color scheme.

The BART Multimodal Transfer Facility completed in 2018 is consistent with the applicable portions of the RASP Architectural and Design Criteria, utilizes varied materials and colors to provide visual interest, and incorporates outdoor stairs, railings, fences, and other outdoor elements that are decorative and composed of materials that are architecturally compatible with surrounding developments. 4-P-36 Consider developing architectural guidelines for new development or redevelopment along
Railroad Avenue.

Implemented with adoption of the “Railroad Avenue Specific Plan,” approved November 2009 and the “Old Town Pittsburg Design Guidelines,” approved September 2005.
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In 2017, Senate Bill 35 (SB 35) established a mandated, streamlined ministerial review process for multifamily residential projects that pay prevailing wage for construction labor. The intent of this law is to exempt qualifying projects from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and limit the local government agency’s project review to compliance with locally adopted “objective design and development standards.” The City has received a $103,333 grant to cover the cost of a professional design consultant to develop the objective design standards from Pittsburg’s existing Development Design Standards and specific plans.
4-P-38 Develop an entry feature at the intersection of
Railroad Avenue/Kirker Pass Road and
Nortonville Road to welcome residents and
visitors to the City of Pittsburg.

Not implemented.
4-P-41 Provide incentives to redevelop blighted
commercial properties along Railroad Avenue.

Encourage developers to provide pedestrian
amenities and focus on connections between
the street and surrounding properties.

Incentives incorporated into the “Railroad Avenue Specific Plan.” Implementation ongoing as redevelopment and buildout occurs in the Specific Plan area.

On February 3, 2020, the City Council approved a Fee Reduction Pilot Program to encourage new construction for certain business uses within three commercial corridors in the City, including Railroad Avenue. Eligible business uses include hospitals, restaurants, grocery stores, labs, medical offices, auto dealerships, and hotels. Under the program, certain planning, building, and engineering fees have been reduced to $100. The program expires on June 30, 2021.
4-P-42 Work with Contra Costa Water District to clean
up Contra Costa Canal, including the removal of
litter and reduction and beautification of
fencing.

Canal clean ups not implemented. The City does not currently have access to CCWD canal property. However, the City has held several Civic Pride Days in past years to clean up several areas in the community. In May 2019, residents participated in clean ups for Buchanan Park, Riverview Park, MLK Jr. Spillway, Rancho Medanos, and Civic Park. City sponsored clean-ups did not occur during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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4-P-43 Pursue private investment in the redevelopment
of the Railroad Square shopping center.

Consider development of a community or
recreational facility on this property.

Partially implemented. Prior to its dissolution, the Redevelopment Agency provided funding for improvements for a restaurant in the shopping center.

In 2015, staff worked with the various property owners to repaint the entire shopping center in a cohesive color scheme. The Planning Division also worked with the multiple property owners to remedy further code violations dealing with signage and site maintenance.

Other incentives (streamlined permitting, design assistance) could be made available to property owners pursuing other improvements to other tenant spaces. 4-P-44 Work with BART to develop a pedestrian-
oriented mixed-use district in the proposed
Railroad Avenue BART Station Area.

Implemented with adoption of the “Railroad Avenue Specific Plan,” approved by the City Council in November 2009.

Willow Pass Road
4-P-45 Narrow the section of Willow Pass between
Beacon Street and Range Road to one travel
lane in each direction, and construct a
landscaped center median with left-turn
pockets.

Partially implemented. Road is one lane in each direction, but landscaped medians have not been installed for length of street.
4-P-46 Widen sidewalks along the eastern section of
the Willow Pass Road corridor, for use by local
residents moving between Downtown, adjacent
neighborhoods, and industrial employers.

Partially implemented with new private developments along this portion of corridor (e.g., Transbay Cable and First Baptist Church).
4-P-48 Pursue the design and construction of an
interchange/overpass at State Route 4 and
Range Road. Work with Caltrans to design an
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interchange facility that will accommodate
future traffic demands.
significantly improve the level of service of the overcrossings at Railroad Avenue and Bailey Road. It would accommodate bicycle facilities where appropriate. 4-P-49 Initiate a tree-planting program along Willow
Pass Road. Use a variety of native and locally-
recognized trees with low maintenance needs.

Ongoing. Trees along property frontages are planted with new private developments (e.g., Transbay Cable) as they are built.
4-P-51 Actively pursue redevelopment of vacant and
underutilized parcels along Willow Pass Road
with business and service commercial uses.

Ongoing.
4-P-52 Rebuild the interchange/underpass between
Willow Pass Road, Range Road, North Parkside
Drive, and the BNSF Railroad tracks for safe and
efficient movement of auto and bicycle traffic.
4-P-53 Reconstruct the interchange/underpass
between Willow Pass Road, Range Road, North
Parkside Drive, and the BNSF Railroad tracks to
improve accessibility, by installing City signage
and safety features (for example, stop or yield
signs).

CIP Project ST-25 (Rebuild Range Road/Willow Pass Road Interchange) would construct a four-lane arterial roadway facility with associated turning lanes to replace the Willow Pass Road/Range Road/North Parkside Drive interchange structure and provide for safer turning movements for vehicles moving between streets. Project would accommodate bicycle facilities where appropriate.

Leland Road
4-P-56 Construct a center median along West Leland
Road, with trees and landscaping, from Railroad
Avenue to the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART station
area, as street right-of-way allows. Provide left-
Not implemented.
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turn pockets for access to residential
neighborhoods.
4-P-57 Provide marked, on-street bike lanes along
Leland Road, west of Stoneman Park.

Implemented.
4-P-58 For pedestrian safety and comfort, construct
and maintain covered bus shelters at transit
stops along Leland Road.

Implemented as part of development review. Pittsburg Municipal Code chapter 15.96 requires installation of bus turnouts and shelters for new commercial/industrial development along arterial streets, upon request by applicable transit agency.

State Route 4
4-P-64 Work with CALTRANS to implement a uniform
landscape theme along the State Route 4
corridor throughout the Planning Area.
4-P-65 Work with CALTRANS to incorporate
landscaping and signage and to improve views
and access to the Pittsburg Civic Center and
other destination points from State Route 4.

Ongoing. Caltrans completed landscape right-of-way improvements in the area of Railroad Avenue, Loveridge Road, and Auto Center Drive. 4-P-66 Revise the City’s sign regulations to allow larger freestanding signs along State Route 4 to
identify regional commercial uses. Ensure that
such signs are coordinated in design and
limited in number.

Implemented. Ordinance allowing billboards subject to certain standards adopted in 2015. Due to limitations on the number of available parcels and subsequent billboard location study, this ordinance was further revised in January 2016. In 2020, the Economic Development Department initiated a request to approve a general plan amendment and rezoning of a city-owned parcel and an unmapped portion of an abandoned right-of-way along Frontage Road. If approved, the amendment and rezoning would allow for a variety of commercial uses, including an electronic billboard.
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Mixed Use Areas
4-P-67 Develop land uses in the BART Station Area
according to the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART
Station Area Specific Plan.

Properties rezoned M-P (Mixed Use with a Master Plan Overlay) District, and the “Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Master Plan,” adopted with City Council adoption of Ordinance No. 11-1350 in October 2011.
4-P-68 Pursue the development of a Transit Plaza, in
cooperation with Contra Costa County, BART,
Tri-Delta, and County Connection, adjacent to
the BART Station. Such a Transit Plaza would
link rapid transit, bus service, and park and ride
lots within a walkable, mixed use village.

Implementation ongoing. Guidance policies for the transit plaza development were incorporated into the “Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Master Plan” adopted by City Council in October 2011. Additionally, the BART Multimodal Transfer Facility, at the corner of Railroad Avenue and California Avenue, will help link BART to bus service, bicycle facilities, and automobiles.
4-P-70 Upon finalization of plans to extend BART to
Railroad Avenue, develop a mixed-use, transit-
oriented center surrounding the proposed
station. Focus redevelopment on higher-end
business/office uses, with support retail,
restaurant, and residential activities.

Implemented with the adoption of the “Railroad Avenue Specific Plan,” in November 2009 (Ordinance No. 09-1319).
4-P-71 Upon finalization of plans to extend BART to
Railroad Avenue, work with BART to develop a
Railroad Avenue BART Station Area Specific
Plan that addresses:
o Mixed-use structures;
o Building design that focuses on street-
orientation;
o Extensive landscaping and street trees;
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o Pedestrian furniture (for example, benches
and trash cans);
o Street lighting; and
o Signage.
4-P-72 Encourage reuse and redevelopment of the
aging industrial/warehouse structures currently
located within the proposed Railroad Avenue
BART Station Area, between Garcia Avenue and
State Route 4. Amend the City’s Zoning
Ordinance to allow commercial intensities of up
to 2.5 FAR.

Implemented with the adoption of the “Railroad Avenue Specific Plan,” in November 2009 (Ordinance No. 09-1319).
4-P-74 Develop a mixed-use village at the intersection
of West Leland Road and the proposed San
Marco Blvd.

Not implemented. Current entitlements for the property pursuant to a development agreement identify exclusively residential development for the general area with a gas station on the northwest corner and a park on the southeast corner of the intersection.

There is currently a request to approve plans for the San Marco Commercial Center Project. The project consists of a 29,822-square-foot anchor tenant, a 3,500-square- foot restaurant, and 1,826-square-foot pad building 35,148-square-foot on a 3.69-acre site located at 2011 W. Leland Road. On November 16, 2020, the City Council adopted a resolution amending the General Plan land use designation for the site.

The Planning Commission will consider granting design review and use permit approval for the project sometime in March or April 2021. 4-P-76 Pursue the development of a linear parkway
along West Leland Road, connecting the
Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station Area to San
Marco Village.

Partially implemented with sidewalk improvements adjacent to San Marco Villas and Toscana. Master plan for Alves Ranch includes multi-use pathway at West Leland Road frontage of property and an eight-foot wide sidewalk that is sufficiently wide for combined use by pedestrians and bicyclists, extending through the center of the site 111
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from the edge of the Pittsburg/Bay Point Master Plan to then starting point of the Toscana frontage improvements.

Neighborhood Design
4-P-80 Prepare a design standards checklist and/or
residential design guidelines for use during
review of development projects.

Residential Design Guidelines exist and were updated in November 2010 to include green building and sustainable design policies.

In 2017, Senate Bill 35 (SB 35) established a mandated, streamlined ministerial review process for multifamily residential projects that pay prevailing wage for construction labor. The intent of this law is to exempt qualifying projects from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and limit the local government agency’s project review to compliance with locally adopted “objective design and development standards.” The City has received a $103,333 grant to cover the cost of a professional design consultant to develop the objective design standards from Pittsburg’s existing Development Design Standards and specific plans.
4-P-82 Develop and implement development standards
in the City’s Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision
Regulations that minimize the visual dominance
of garages in residential units.

Development standards not implemented. However, design guidelines to minimize the visual impacts of garage doors are included as part of City Design Review and Development Guidelines adopted November 2010.
4-P-83 As part of the City subdivision regulations,
establish street connectivity requirements.

Partially implemented. Policies encouraging enhanced pedestrian and vehicular connectivity in new residential developments were incorporated into the updated Development Review and Design Guidelines adopted November 2010 and the City Complete Streets Policy, adopted 2013.

Policy 4 under Goal 1 of the Pittsburg Moves Active Transportation Plan requires that development projects “provide a high-degree of street connectivity.” It also discourages gated communities and street vacations that result in decreased connectivity between neighborhoods.
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4-P-84 Use traffic calming measures to reduce speeds
in residential areas, rather than limit through-
street connections.

Ongoing. City continues to pursue grant funding for traffic calming measures such as bulb-outs and lighted crosswalks. Bulb-outs, raised intersections and a roundabout have been built in various intersections in downtown for traffic calming purposes.

Speed humps program incorporated into the Capital Improvement Program.

In February 2021, the City Council adopted the Pittsburg Moves Active Transportation Plan, which includes additional policies related to pedestrian safety. 4-P-85 Provide safe and comfortable pedestrian routes
through local neighborhoods by requiring
sidewalks on both sides of residential streets,
except in hillside areas, by planting street trees
adjacent to the curb, and by minimizing curb
cuts.

Implementation ongoing as development proposals are reviewed. Updated Development Review and Design Guidelines for new construction (adopted November 2010) include policies encouraging safe and unobstructed pedestrian access through neighborhoods.

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Development Strategies
5-P-1 Develop and adopt downtown Zoning Districts to
address specific land use and development standards
for the Downtown area.

Implemented with the establishment of the CP (Pedestrian Commercial) District in October 2006 and the Phase 2 Zoning Code Update adopted May 2007. 5-P-3 Ensure coordination between the Pittsburg
Redevelopment Agency, Community Development
Department, and Economic Development Department
in order to achieve the goals and policies envisioned
for Downtown.

Implementation ongoing.
5-P-4 Concentrate Downtown Commercial activity - which
includes specialty retail, professional offices,
personal services, entertainment and other similar
uses - along the Railroad Avenue corridor.

Implemented with the adoption of the CP (Pedestrian Commercial) District in October 2006. Ordinance to consolidate the CP-1 and CP-2 sub-districts to provide more flexibility related to the allowable uses within the CP District adopted in 2018.

On February 3, 2020, the City Council approved a Fee Reduction Pilot Program to encourage new construction for certain business uses within three commercial corridors in the City, including Railroad Avenue. Eligible business uses include hospitals, restaurants, grocery stores, labs, medical offices, auto dealerships, and hotels. Under the program, certain planning, building, and engineering fees have been reduced to $100. The program is set to expire on June 30, 2021. 114
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5-P-6 Pursue the development and promotion of cultural
activities and facilities, such as museums, meeting
halls, community theaters, public art galleries and
shows, located within the Commercial Core.

Planning Commission previously approved a façade update and restoration of the California Theater, to support re-establishment of the use as an entertainment facility.

Rehabilitation of the California Theater commenced in 2010 and was completed in 2012. Further restoration and updates to the California Theater were completed in 2016. Proceeds from the sale of city-owned parcels at the northern terminus of Harbor Street are being spent on the renovation of the balcony at the California Theater. 5-P-7 Encourage property-owners in the Commercial Core
to utilize ground-level storefronts for retail and
pedestrian-oriented commercial activities (for
example, restaurants, boutiques, and personal
services).

Implemented with the adoption of the CP (Pedestrian Commercial) District in October 2006.
5-P-8 Limit commercial uses along the southern side of
East 10th Street to Service Commercial businesses—
including repair and maintenance, retail sales, special trade contracting and other similar uses.

Implemented with the Phase 2 Zoning Code Update adopted May 2007. 5-P-9 Permit mixed-use projects with service commercial uses on street frontage along the northern side of
East 10th Street, to provide a transition to Downtown
residential areas.

Implemented with the Phase 2 Zoning Code Update adopted May 2007. 5-P-10 Pursue the development of a community/public use in the large vacant lot facing East Tenth, adjacent to the brick Adventist Church.

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5-P-12 Improve streetscaping along East Tenth Street with a landscaped median, wide sidewalks, pedestrian
amenities (for example, benches and trash/recycling
receptacles), and street trees.

Partially implemented with the construction of the Entrata mixed-use building, Marina Vista Elementary School, and La Hacienda building improvements. Additional improvements on East 10th Street, between Railroad Avenue and Black Diamond Street, completed in 2010 as part of a CIP project. New sidewalk will be installed along the northern side of E. 10th Street between Cumberland St. and Los Medanos St. as part of the Veterans Square Apartments Project.
5-P-13 Undertake active efforts, including land acquisition and assembly, to develop a waterfront activity center
at the terminus of Harbor Street, featuring a cluster of Marine commercial uses, including specialty retail,
services, restaurants, marine repair and docking
facilities, hotels and other uses.

Ongoing. Properties were rezoned CW (Waterfront Commercial) District in anticipation of private redevelopment of the site. A majority of the 18-acre property is owned by one party (Third Street Pittsburg) with a portion owned by the City of Pittsburg. This area has been identified as an opportunity zone for the Envision Pittsburg General Plan Update. The Planning Commission and City Council will consider different land use alternatives for the area as part of the update process. 5-P-14 Develop a detailed design plan for the City’s new Marine Commercial center, featuring: mixed-use
village atmosphere; walkable layout, with pedestrian
amenities; public access to the shoreline and views of
Browns Island; and focus on visitor attractions, as
well as traditional marine services.

Not implemented.
5-P-15 Acquire land at the terminus of Harbor Street for the development of a public park and promenade,
providing access to the waterfront and open space at
the center of the new Marine Commercial center.

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5-P-16 Encourage redevelopment of the [former] Johns
Manville property. Allow existing Industrial uses to
operate until redevelopment occurs (including rebuild,
if damaged or destroyed).

In 2018, the property was purchased by the Making Waves Foundation for construction of the Making Waves Academy – a charter elementary, middle, and high school. The Planning Commission approved the project in February 2019. However, the owner/developer has cancelled the project and the site may be sold to another party in the future.
5-P-18 Pursue the dedication of public open space during the redevelopment of infill sites within the downtown,
particularly adjacent to the waterfront area.

Implemented on a case-by-case basis as development proposals are reviewed.

Waterstone, an 82-unit single family infill development on approximately seven acres approved in 2016 includes approximately 12,000 square feet of community open space, including a tot lot and play structure.

Liberty, a 57-unit single family infill development on approximately five acres approved in 2018 includes an approximately 11,897-square-foot park with a play structure, tables, and benches.
5-P-21 Provide flexible small-lot single-family (SLSF)
development standards in the City’s Zoning
Ordinance.

Implemented with Phase 2 Zoning Code Update adopted May 2007. 5-P-22 Pursue acquisition and development of a new park site, as designated in Figure 5-1. Provide a variety of recreational facilities to serve residents of
surrounding neighborhoods.

Ongoing. Park designation on three West 10th Street Neighborhood blocks has been removed in favor of promoting restoration of the existing homes and established single-family neighborhood. Construction of a new plaza at West 6th Street and Railroad Avenue in Old Town was completed in 2010, in accordance with the CIP.

Construction of John Buckley Square, a larger park immediately behind and adjacent to the plaza, was completed in mid-2015. In 2018, the City completed construction of Ray Giacomelli Park at the southeast corner of San Marco Boulevard and W. Leland Road. In 2020, City Council approved an amendment to the San Marco Development Agreement requiring Discovery Homes to design and construct a park in the Positano neighborhood (San Marco Unit 12). Evaluation of additional sites for urban parks and plazas ongoing as part of development review.
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5-P-25 Improve streetscaping along West 10th Street with a landscaped median, wide sidewalks, pedestrian
amenities (for example, benches and trash/recycling
receptacles), and street trees.

Implemented. Construction completed in 2010 on City capital improvement project that included new street surfacing, a landscaped center median, and new widened sidewalks.

Design and Development
5-P-26 Continue streetscape beautification efforts within the Downtown, focusing on improving the visual
connection between the Commercial Core and the
waterfront.

Construction of streetscape improvements along Railroad Avenue completed in 2010; improvements included new trees, on-street diagonal parking stalls and raised intersections.
5-P-27 Encourage the repetition of key historical
architectural features—such as windows and
displays, cornice details, and roofline/pitch
elements—in the redevelopment of commercial
structures in Downtown.

Design standards and policies adopted with the “Old Town Design Guidelines” in September 2005. Implementation and application of standards and policies ongoing as part of project review.
5-P-29 Ensure that new construction and remodeling
throughout Downtown (including the New York
Landing Historical District) are reviewed for design
compatibility by the Planning Commission.

Design standards and policies adopted with the “Old Town Design Guidelines,” in September 2005. Implementation and application of standards and policies ongoing as part of project review.
5-P-31 Design and implement a gateway project at the
Railroad Avenue overpass between Central Avenue
and Tenth Street, providing an identifiable gateway
into the downtown.

Old Town entry sign and public announcement reader-board constructed at Railroad Avenue and East 10th Street in 2009.
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5-P-32 Develop a “way-finding” system for Downtown
Pittsburg. Install uniform signage and banners
informing visitors of major attractions, including
directions to Downtown from the Highway and to the
waterfront from Downtown.

In progress. Informational signage placed in Old Town Plaza near Railroad Avenue at East 5th Street. Additional signage identifying public parking lots has been contemplated but not installed.
5-P-35 During redevelopment of commercial properties along Railroad Avenue, pursue widening of sidewalks north
of Eighth Street, as site configuration allows. Allow
and encourage outdoor seating and services adjacent
to restaurants and other food/beverage sales.

Implemented with the approval/construction of the Railroad Avenue streetscape improvements, the Vidrio and Siena Court projects, and various façade remodels (Mechanics Bank/Steeltown Coffee and Lumpy’s Diner).

In 2019, the City completed CIP Project ST-13 (Railroad Avenue 3rd to 5th Street Sidewalk Improvement) which replaced the aging and deteriorating paver system in the downtown sidewalks with concrete and pavers at the corners of 3rd, 4th, and 5th streets.
5-P-39 Extend the historical flavor of architectural features within the New York Land Historical District to the
intersection of Railroad Avenue and Tenth Street.

Design standards and policies adopted with the “Old Town Design Guidelines,” in September 2005. Implementation and application of standards and policies ongoing as part of project review. In 2020, the Planning Commission approved plans to rehabilitate the historic Demetrakopulos and Royce Buildings. The rehabilitation project will further enhance the district’s historic character. 5-P-40 Pursue acquisition of the Railroad Avenue terminus by transferring existing private recreation facilities
due west of the adjacent Medium Density Residential
neighborhood. Redesign the public plaza to ensure
that both visual and physical access from Downtown
is achieved.

Not implemented.
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5-P-41 Encourage design of the Harbor Street terminus to provide an unobstructed view of New York Slough
and a 30-foot wide promenade to the waterfront. This
linear park/promenade should function as a public
square, with buildings oriented toward it and
pedestrian amenities leading from East Third.

Multiple parcels at the terminus of Harbor Street were acquired by the former Redevelopment Agency. The parcels were sold to the Making Waves Foundation for future construction of a sports facility to support the Making Waves Academy which was to be constructed on the former Johns Manville site starting in 2019. Proceeds from the sale were to be used to construct a public trail from E. 3rd Street to a new waterfront lookout point.
5-P-42 Improve the pedestrian path along Marina Boulevard, connecting the Downtown core to the
waterfront/marina area. Provide a wide path right-of-
way, way-finding signage, landscaping, interpretive
plaques, and street lighting.

Partially implemented with completion of the Marina Master Plan and the Marina Promenade project.

Access and Parking
5-P-44 Provide public parking lots within downtown, and limit private, single-user parking areas. However, ensure
the provision of off-street parking facilities in
periphery Downtown areas to encourage pedestrian
movement.

Implemented. Phase 2 Zoning Update eliminated requirement for off-street parking for non-residential uses in CP (Pedestrian Commercial) District along Railroad Avenue.

Public parking facilities provided at E. 5th Street, E. 6th Street, along 8th Street corridor, and off of Marina Boulevard.
5-P-45 Reduce off-street parking requirements within High Density Residential neighborhoods of the downtown
to one space per housing unit. Allow further
reductions in parking requirements for new residential
projects that provide transit-friendly design features.

Partially implemented with Phase 1 Zoning Code Update adopted November 2005, which lowered the residential parking requirement to 1.5 spaces per unit within the Downtown Subarea. Further reductions in parking requirements are considered on a case-by-case basis and have been approved for affordable housing/density bonus projects (e.g., Siena Court, Almenara, and Veterans Square apartments). 5-P-46 Consider making all one-way streets two-way by
eliminating on-street parking, if necessary.

Not implemented.
5-P-47 Investigate use of diagonal on-street parking spaces on Downtown commercial streets.

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5-P-48 Continue to install and maintain crosswalks and
landscaped curb extensions at heavily-used
intersections within the Downtown.

Implemented. Railroad Avenue streetscape improvements completed in 2010 include bulb-outs and raised intersections on Railroad Avenue. Additional opportunities for such improvements evaluated as part of development review for downtown projects. 5-P-49 Design sidewalks in the Downtown Commercial Core that allow for the free flow of pedestrians, and include conveniently located rest areas with shade and
seating.

Implemented. Railroad Avenue streetscape improvements completed in 2010 include benches, trash receptacles, bollards at key intersections, new light standards and sidewalk tree grates.
5-P-50 Develop a bikeway along the Downtown waterfront
from Central Harbor Park to the proposed Marine
Commercial Center, adjacent to the proposed Marina
Boulevard pedestrian path.

The City Council adopted the Pittsburg Moves Active Transportation Plan (ATP) in February 2021. The ATP recommends Class II bikeways along Harbor Street between E. 8th Street and E. 3rd Street; and a parallel, off-street multipurpose pathway will also be built along the western half of Harbor Street. 5-P-51 Develop a bikeway connecting the Downtown and
waterfront areas to the Civic Center area along
Railroad Avenue.

Partially implemented. The Pittsburg Moves Active Transportation Plan recommends a new Class IV bikeway along Railroad Avenue between the Civic Center and Downtown.
5-P-52 Create pedestrian and bike path linkages between existing Downtown parks.

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6-P-5 Undertake a detailed study to assess the true costs of development and establish an appropriate impact fee
schedule to ensure that new development “pays its
own way” with respect to infrastructure and servicing.

In September 2018, the City contracted with Willdan Financial Services to conduct a cost allocation plan and comprehensive user fee study to update the City’s Master Fee Schedule. Willdan completed their review and provided the City with a detailed comprehensive report and recommendations. The results of the study were incorporated into the amended Master Fee Schedule which was adopted by the City Council on February 3, 2020.
6-P-9 Establish Economic Opportunity Areas in Pittsburg, as indicated in Table 6-3 and Figure 6-2. Development
in these areas must reflect both current and future
trends, maximize revenue-generating opportunities
for the City, and provide for economic diversity.

The California Enterprise Zone program ended in 2014. However, Contra Costa County has designated 17 ‘Opportunity Zones’ (OZs) under a new federal program that offers capital gains tax relief to qualified investments within them. Contra Costa’s Zones are in the cities of Richmond, San Pablo, El Cerrito, Concord, Antioch, and Pittsburg, and the communities of Bay Point and North Richmond. Other programs in place to help new and existing businesses include the Workforce Development program (funded by the County), the California Competes program (funded by the State) and the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce, which has a small business program that is currently free of charge for businesses in town. 6-P-11 Develop a retail and consumer services strategy to attract regional- and local-serving non-basic
industries, ensure appropriate location, and maximize
growth opportunities. Incorporate initiatives to retain and expand existing retail and consumer services
businesses.

Implementation ongoing with ongoing business recruitment, retention and outreach efforts, and business relationship-building under the Sister City program.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
6-P-12 Develop a research and development (R&D) and office attraction strategy to promote economic
diversification, ensure appropriate locations and
maximize growth opportunities. Incorporate initiatives
to retain and expand existing R&D and office
businesses.
hotels. Under the program, certain planning, building, and engineering fees have been reduced to $100. The program is set to expire on June 30, 2021. 6-P-13 Create a Research and Development (R&D) Industry Advisory Council comprised of business leaders from
within Pittsburg to assist the implementation of the
R&D and office attraction strategy (Policy 6-P-11).

Not implemented.
6-P-14 Establish an inventory of ready-to-go non-residential sites, complete with zoning, infrastructure, and
environmental clearances. If necessary, acquire or
assemble sites to ensure availability of sites of
adequate size to attract industry clusters that meet
the City’s development objectives.

Partially implemented. The City has developed a web-based GIS that includes zoning and General Plan land use designations for commercial properties, as well as utilities and other infrastructure information. GIS zoning and General Plan land use information is available to the public, and the public can contact city staff for more information.

In 2016, the City launched ThinkPittsburg.com to provide prospective businesses with an inventory of commercial and industrial sites, as well as demographic information and comparisons to nearby jurisdictions.
6-P-16 Consider the feasibility of establishing a convention or performing arts center, amphitheater, or other
public cultural amenity in or linked to the Downtown
or waterfront, or in another appropriate location.

Implemented. Construction of a new plaza with small amphitheater at West 6th Street and Railroad Avenue in Old Town (at John Buckley Square) was completed in 2010, in accordance with the CIP. Restoration of the California Theatre was completed in late 2012 and has since been available for use as an event venue. 123
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ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
6-P-17 Facilitate additional attractions and events that bring both residents and visitors to the City, the Downtown,
and the waterfront.

Implementation ongoing. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, annual and seasonal events included Fourth of July fireworks, weekly Farmer’s Market (summer and fall months), Seafood Festival, and Car Shows during summer months. Events have also been held periodically in the California Theatre since its reopening in January 2013.

In 2016, the City hosted a weekly “Off The Grid,” event, a food truck pop-up series popular throughout the Bay Area, at John Buckley Square in Downtown Pittsburg. The City continued to host weekly Off The Grid events throughout 2017. In 2020, the City sponsored a similar weekly pop-up called “Eats & Beats” at Ray Giacomelli Park. 6-P-18 Ensure that new waterfront development includes
enhanced shoreline access, some form of public
amenity, and an appropriate mix of waterfront uses.

Implementation ongoing with the Marina Master Plan, Phase 2 Zoning Update. 124
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TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
Street System and Traffic Standards
7-P-1 Require mitigation for development proposals that are not part of the Traffic Mitigation Fee program which
contribute more than one percent of the volume to an
existing roadway or intersections with inadequate
capacity to meet cumulative demand.

Ongoing. Implemented on a case-by-case basis through conditions of approval. 7-P-2 Use the adopted Regional and Local Transportation Impact Mitigation Fee ordinances to ensure that all
new development pays an equitable pro-rata share of
the cost of transportation improvements. Review the
Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee schedule annually and
update every five years at a minimum.

Implementation ongoing. Fees updated annually.
7-P-3 Review and update the City’s Engineering Design
Standards for each functional roadway classification,
according to Table 7-1.

Implemented.
7-P-4 Require that all traffic studies be conducted by
professional transportation consultants selected by
the Planning and Building and Engineering
Departments, with the City acting as the lead agency.

Ensure that all costs associated with the traffic study are paid by the applicant.

Implemented as part of development review.
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ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
7-P-5 Apply for Federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) grant funding, designed to improve air quality
through roadway improvement projects.

Implementation ongoing. In 2018, the City received $203,000 in CMAQ funding for school area safety improvements and $1.3 M for the multimodal transfer facility.

7-P-6 Design roadway improvements and evaluate
development proposals based on Level of Service
standards set forth in Goal 7-G-1.

Implemented as part of development review.
7-P-10 Require mitigation for development proposals which result in projected parking demand that would exceed
the proposed parking supply on a regular and frequent
basis.

Implemented as part of development review.
7-P-12 Continue to collect fees, plan and design for the future construction of Buchanan Bypass. Ensure preparation
of a feasibility and environmental impact study to
determine the precise alignment, costs, mitigation
measures, and impacts on adjacent uses.

Final environmental impact report certified in 2014. Identified as CIP Project ST-36 (James Donlon Extension Design and Construction).
7-P-16 Continue to collect fees for the extension of West Leland Road to Willow Pass Road, subject to the
Traffic Mitigation Fee program. As established by
nexus, require new development adjacent to the
extension to dedicate right-of-way and construct or
fund new intersections and frontage improvements.

Implementation ongoing. CIP Project ST-54 (Avila Road Widening) and ST-55 (W.

Leland Road Extension Phase 2) would: 1) widen Avila Road to four lanes; and 2) extend W. Leland Road from San Marco Boulevard to Avila Road. The new extension would be four lanes with a raised median and sidewalks. The project would accommodate bicycle facilities where appropriate.
7-P-17 Pursue the design and construction of an
interchange/overpass at State Route 4 and Range
Road. Work with Caltrans to design an interchange
facility that will accommodate future traffic demands.

Implementation ongoing. CIP Project ST-1 (Range Road Overcrossing) would include planning, design, and construction of an overcrossing on SR 4 at Range Road. This project would significantly improve the level of service of the overcrossings at Railroad Avenue and Bailey Road. It will accommodate bicycle facilities where appropriate. 126
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ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
7-P-18 Approve construction of the proposed San Marco
Boulevard (Bailey Bypass). Ensure preparation of a
feasibility and environmental impact study to
determine the precise alignment, costs, mitigation
measures, and impacts on adjacent uses. Evaluate
topographic and geologic constraints, and protected
traffic generation rates. Consider a road alignment
within the restricted Federal Easement Area, if
abandoned, for access to potential residential
neighborhoods.

Not implemented. As part of the SW Hills/Faria Annexation Project, San Marco Boulevard would be extended from its southern terminus to Bailey Road. 7-P-19 Rebuild the interchange/overpass between Willow
Pass Road, Range Road, North Parkside Drive, and the
BNSF Railroad tracks for safe and efficient movement
of auto and bicycle traffic.

Ongoing. CIP Project ST-25 (Rebuild Range Road/Willow Pass Road Interchange) would construct a four-lane arterial roadway facility with associated turning lanes to replace the Willow Pass Road/Range Road/ North Parkside Drive interchange structure and provide for safer turning movements for vehicles moving between streets. Project would accommodate bicycle facilities where appropriate. 7-P-23 Develop procedures and guidelines to mitigate
neighborhood traffic impacts in areas where traffic
speeds or volumes exceed posted speed limits or
standards established above.

Implemented. City has an established process for evaluating speed hump requests from residents and pursues grant funding for other traffic calming measures such as roundabouts and bulb-outs.

Transit and Public Transportation
7-P-26 Require mitigation for development proposals which increase transit demand above the service levels
provided by public transit operators and agencies.

Implemented as part of development review.
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7-P-29 Preserve options for future transit use when designing improvements for roadways. Ensure that developers
provide bus turnouts and/or shelters, where
appropriate, as part of projects.

Development Review and Design Guidelines updated in November 2010 include policies that encourage bicycle/pedestrian connectivity and alternative transportation programs.
7-P-32 Support efforts by public agencies and/or private interests to promote regional heavy and light
passenger rail transit as an alternative or adjunct to
BART, with connections to BART and other multi-
modal transit.

Implemented. The Pittsburg Center BART Station was completed in 2018 along with the Multimodal Transfer Station.

Bikeways and Pedestrian Movement
7-P-35 Work with school districts, school administrators and parents of elementary school students to develop a
“suggested routes to school” program for students
who bicycle and walk.

Implementation ongoing.

School area safety improvements completed in 2015 at eight locations: Harbor St/Army St; Hanlon Way/Cove Way; Railroad Ave/8th St; Black Diamond/10th St; Range Rd/Ackerman Ave; Rio Verde Dr./Pillar Ridge Dr.; Railroad Ave/E 17th; and Yosemite Dr./Hillview Jr. High School.

CIP Project ST-30 (Signal at Railroad Avenue/School Street) would design and construct a fully actuated traffic signal at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and School Street.

CIP Project ST-67 (School Area Pedestrian Countdown Signals) would install pedestrian countdown signal heads at 18 signalized intersections with a high pedestrian volume located near target schools. This project also includes an educational outreach program for student pedestrians and parents to suggest routes to and from eight elementary schools and two junior high schools.

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TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
7-P-36 Ensure continued compliance with Title 24 of the Uniform Building Code, requiring removal of all
barriers to disabled persons on arterial and collector
streets.

Implemented as part of development review.
7-P-37 Designate a Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
Coordinator for the City of Pittsburg.

Implemented. The Traffic Division of the Development Services Department serves this function.
7-P-38 Develop a series of continuous pedestrian systems within Downtown and residential neighborhoods,
connecting major activity centers and trails with city
and county open space areas.

Implementation ongoing. Downtown improvements completed with the Railroad Avenue streetscape project; additional planned improvements identified with the adopted ‘Railroad Avenue Specific Plan.’ Development Review and Design Guidelines updated in November 2010 include policies and suggestions to encourage bicycle/pedestrian connectivity. Additional improvements are recommended in the Pittsburg Moves Active Transportation Plan.
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ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
7-P-42 Improve pedestrian crossing safety at heavily used intersections by installing crossing controls that
provide adequate time for pedestrians to cross the
street.

Implementation ongoing. In 2016, the Planning Commission, as part of its approval of the BART Multimodal Transfer Facility, adopted a condition of approval requiring the installation of high-visibility markings and countdown signals at the intersections of: 1) Railroad Avenue and California Avenue; 2) Railroad Avenue and Center Drive; 3) the westbound on-ramp at Railroad Avenue north of State Route 4; 4) the eastbound on- ramp at Railroad Avenue south of State Route 4; and 5) the Railroad Avenue off-ramp south of State Route 4.

CIP Project ST-30 (Signal at Railroad Avenue/School Street) would design and construct a fully actuated traffic signal at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and School Street.

Additional improvements are recommended in the Pittsburg Moves Active Transportation Plan.
7-P-43 Provide adequate roadway width dedications for
bicycle lanes, paths, and routes as designated in
Figure 7-4.

Implementation ongoing. CIP Project ST-15 (E. 3rd Street Streetscape Improvements) would design and construct streetscape improvements along E. 3rd Street. Portions of the roadway would need to be widened, while a “road diet” would be performed on other sections with a reduction from four through lanes, parking lanes and median to two through lanes, turning lanes, parking lanes and Class 2 bicycle lanes. Sidewalk would be widened and installed. Bus pull-outs and curb “bulb-outs” would also be included to enhance the area’s walkability and promote alternative modes of transportation.
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TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
7-P-44 Coordinate with Contra Costa County to develop a city- wide Bicycle Master Plan by year 2005. Cooperate with
the Contra Costa County RTPC in implementing
construction of bicycle facilities within the Bicycle
Action Plan.

In February 2021, the City Council adopted the Pittsburg Moves Active Transportation Plan (city-wide pedestrian and bicycle master plan). City continues to pursue opportunities to install bicycle facilities, through grants, local funding mechanisms (e.g., development mitigation fees) and project-specific conditions of approval.

Additionally, the City has previously worked with the County to help develop the 2009 Contra Costa Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
7-P-47 Develop a multi-use bicycle path (approx. 2.5 miles) along the abandoned railroad tracks north of Willow
Pass Road, providing linkage between Downtown and
the Stake Point/Marina area.
7-P-49 Pursue construction of a bicycle path connecting Railroad Avenue to North Parkside Drive through City
Park. Include appropriate signage and storage
facilities.

Ongoing. The Pittsburg Moves Active Transportation Plan includes the proposed alignment for the Great California Delta Trail.
7-P-50 Improve signage, notifying vehicles of bicyclists at dangerous intersections and underpasses, such as the
Railroad Avenue/Highway 4 interchange and the
Willow Pass Road/Range Road/North Parkside Drive
interchange.

Ongoing. CIP Project ST-25 (Rebuild Range Road/Willow Pass Road Interchange) would construct a four-lane arterial roadway facility with associated turning lanes to replace the Willow Pass Road/Range Road/ North Parkside Drive interchange structure and provide for safer turning movements for vehicles moving between streets. Project will accommodate bicycle facilities where appropriate. 7-P-51 Consider redesigning the Railroad Avenue linear park to accommodate bicycles. Ensure that future
greenways throughout the City contain multi-use
paths.

Ongoing. CIP Project ST-2 (Railroad Avenue Class 1 Trail) will construct a Class 1 trail along the west side of Railroad Avenue between The Delta De Anza Trail to SR

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7-P-52 Require that new arterial and collector streets
accommodate bicyclists.

Ongoing. The Pittsburg Moves Active Transportation Plan includes new bikeway alignments along arterial roadways. The alignments will be built with future grant funding. The City will also require developers to incorporate bikeway segments into their frontage improvements.
7-P-53 Require that any grind and overlay of existing arterial or collector streets consider the needs of bicyclists.

Ongoing.
7-P-54 Amend Engineering standards to require the use of bicycle grates on all new catch basins and storm drain
inlet replacements on streets.

Implemented with adoption of new Engineering Standard Details in May 2007. The standard details may need to be updated upon adoption of the Pittsburg Moves plan.

Transportation Demand Management
7-P-58 Allow the reduction of transportation impact fees on new non-residential development commensurate with
provision of TDM measures.

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OPEN SPACE YOUTH AND RECREATION ELEMENT
ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
Parks
8-P-5 Maintain park and recreation facility standards for new development to serve both residents and employees,
attainable through dedication of parkland or payment
of in-lieu fees.

Partially implemented. City collects fees or accepts parkland for all residential development but does not collect parkland fees for non-residential development. The Phase 2 Zoning Code update, adopted May 2007, incorporated incentives for private recreational amenities for non-residential projects.
8-P-6 Revise the City’s Park Dedication Ordinance to define useable area for parkland dedication requirements.

Proposed park sites should be:
o Designed such that 80 percent of the site has
slopes of less than 3 percent that are suitable for
active recreational play;
o Sized according the City’s park standard of 5
acres per 1,000 residents (for example, a 200-unit
subdivision would yield about 600 residents, and a
dedication requirement of 3 acres);
o Available for year-round use, so that detention
basins are not designated as parkland or shared
park facilities; and
o A minimum of 2 contiguous acres in new
residential neighborhoods.

Not yet implemented as an amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance. However, parkland dedication proposals are individually reviewed for consistency with this and other General Plan policies.
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8-P-10 Comprehensively update the City’s Parks Recreation and Open Space Master Plan to implement General
Plan policies and facilitate detailed planning for parks, trail systems and special recreational facilities. Ensure that this update includes planning for the development
of active recreational uses at Stoneman Park.

Not implemented.
8-P-14 Develop a maintenance-funding plan for all City parks.

Consider participation in parkland maintenance
districts as a condition of development approval for
new residential subdivisions.

Implementation ongoing. Voters approved increase in Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District (LLAD) assessment for residential property in 2007. City established LLAD requirement for new subdivisions.
8-P-15 Work with PG&E to obtain ownership of lands within the transmission corridor, south of State Route 4 (as
designated on figure 2-2), for development of a
community park.

Not implemented.

Trails and Open Space
8-P-17 Work with East Bay Regional Parks District to explore the possibility of developing passive recreation uses
and educational programs on Browns Island, such as
boating excursions to view waterfowl nesting areas.

Not implemented. However, in 2018 the City worked with EBRPD and the Delta Protection Commission on a grant to provide an educational program with kayak excursions. The City was not awarded the grant, but the application process resulted in more collaboration with both entities.
8-P-18 Cooperate with regional agencies to develop a “Bay to Black Diamond” trail through the City, providing a
diversity of passive recreational opportunities and
unique vistas.

Ongoing. New bikeway “Bay to Black Diamond” alignments have been mapped as part of the Pittsburg Moves Active Transportation Plan. 134
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8-P-20 Pursue the development extension of local and
regional trails throughout the Planning Area by
utilizing available public utility rights-of-way including:
o Kirker Creek. The Kirker Creek easement could be
developed as a creekside trail, connecting other
trails and open spaces throughout the City with
the hiking trails in the Black Diamond Mines
Regional Preserve.
o Contra Costa Canal. The Contra Costa Canal
provides a meandering right-of-way throughout
the southern portion of Pittsburg. A trail along this
right-of-way could link several neighborhoods
with the Railroad Avenue commercial corridor.
o PG&E Utility ROW. PG&E holds a right-of-way for
the power/utility lines that run north-south from
the southern hills to the power plant on the
waterfront, an ideal corridor for public access.

Ongoing. New Class 1 trail alignments along Contra Costa Canal and parts of the PG&E utility right-of-way have been mapped as part of the Pittsburg Moves Active Transportation Plan.

Waterfront Access
8-P-23 Develop standards for all new waterfront development that ensure adequate setbacks from the mean high
tide line. Encourage, where possible, provision of
public access to the shorelines.

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ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
8-P-26 Explore all potential improvements to fully integrate the City’s shoreline into the urban fabric, including:
o Waterfront parks. Pursue and develop small
pockets of open space which provide physical and
visual access to the waterfront.
o Waterfront Trail/Bikeway. A linear park along the
shoreline, featuring a path for both walking and
biking, would encourage more vibrant activity
along the waterfront.
o Landscaping. Plant low-growing and flowering
greenery near waterfront access points to extend
streetscaping to the shoreline.
o Linear Trail Connections. The City’s current linear
trail network within Downtown and adjacent
residential neighborhoods could be extended to
provide convenient access to waterfront parks and
activities.

Ongoing. Marina Promenade constructed in 2008. Additionally, multiple parcels at the terminus of Harbor Street were acquired by the former Redevelopment Agency. The parcels were sold to the Making Waves Foundation for future construction of a sports facility to support the Making Waves Academy which was to be constructed on the former Johns Manville site starting in 2019. Proceeds from the sale were to be used to construct a public trail from E. 3rd Street to a new waterfront lookout point, but the project was cancelled by the owner/developer in late 2019.

Recreational and Cultural Programs
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ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
8-P-28 Pursue the development of recreational facilities and programs specifically geared toward youth and teens,
including:
o Teen Center. A teen center would provide a safe
environment for local youth to meet and interact,
or to participate in after-school athletic, or cultural activities.
o Gymnasium. A large gymnasium would provide
the City with more opportunity to get youth
involved in local sports leagues and after school
drop-in games, such as basketball.
o Skateboard Park. Construction of a skateboard
park would provide challenging topography in a
controlled environment for local skateboarders.

Ongoing. Ambrose Park Aquatic Center was reopened in 2017. City currently leases buildings at City Park to STS Academy, who operates a variety of childcare and teen programs out of the facility.

CIP Project PK-14 (Skateboard Park at Stoneman North) would provide for an approximately 10,000-square-foot skateboard park. The park may include prefabricated jump ramps, bleachers, fencing, lighting, and drinking fountain. This project would be close to parking, restrooms and a bus stop.

CIP Project PK-26 (Buchanan Park Renovations) would add the following amenities to the existing Buchanan Park: basketball court, splash pad, public art, and would replace the existing community center with a larger LEED certified center, replace deteriorated pedestrian walkways with pervious pathways and expand and resurface parking areas. The community center is proposed to be an expansion to 8,000 square feet from the current 3,000-square-foot facility.
8-P-31 Improve public cultural facilities, including community centers, theaters, and libraries. Cooperate with Los
Medanos Community College to provide City residents
with access to local cultural facilities.

Ongoing. Rehabilitation of the California Theatre was completed in 2012. Proceeds from the sale of city-owned parcels at the northern terminus of Harbor Street will be spent on the renovation of the theatre’s balcony. An expansion of the Pittsburg Library was completed in 2013. Los Medanos Community College has been renovated and expanded. In 2016, the college renovated its gymnasium and resurfaced its tennis courts. New physical education and student union buildings were constructed in 2019. 8-P-33 Provide incentives to encourage investments in public art on historic properties.
8-P-34 Explore and develop new funding options for
maintenance of public art, in partnership with private
developers.

Ongoing. Policies adopted in the “Railroad Avenue Specific Plan” support and incentivize public art. Mural projects for individual sites around the city (Cardenas Grocery Store and Ramar Foods International) supported through conditions of approval, where building architecture necessitates such installations. 137
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Educational Facilities
8-P-42 Cooperate with local school districts to develop joint school/park facilities, which provide an increased
variety of recreational opportunities close to many
residential areas. Additionally, work with school
districts to develop public parks adjacent to school
facilities.

Implementation ongoing. Developer-built public park now operational adjacent to Delta View Elementary in the San Marco Development, with the City and Mt. Diablo Unified School District sharing ongoing maintenance costs under a joint-use agreement. A joint City/school district project to improve an existing playfield at Hillview Junior High commenced in 2010 and was completed in 2011. The City Council has established subcommittees to meet regularly with PUSD and MDUSD board members to discuss ongoing opportunities for city/district cooperation. 8-P-44 Pursue joint-planning of recreational and cultural facilities on Los Medanos Community College campus.

Work with the community college board to allow public
access to recreational facilities and programs.

Implementation ongoing.
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RESOURCE CONSERVATION ELEMENT
ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
Biological Resources and Habitat
9-P-2 Establish an on-going program to remove and prevent the re-establishment of invasive species and restore
native species as part of development approvals on
sites that include ecologically sensitive habitat.

Plant selections are reviewed during the zoning approval process to ensure exclusion of invasive species from landscaping plan, although no formal program has been established.
9-P-3 Participate in the development of a regional Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) and consider its adoption for
preservation of native species throughout eastern
Contra Costa County.

Implemented. City adopted HCP in November 2007 (Ordinance No. 07-1293 establishing Pittsburg Municipal Code chapter 15.108).
9-P-4 Revise and readopt the City’s Hillside Planned
Development District to regulate urban growth in the
southern hills. Include development standards as part
of the zoning district and refer to it during project
review.

Not yet implemented. Adoption of Hillside Regulations put on hold by City Council due to budgetary constraints. The City Council will have an opportunity to revisit this topic as part of the policy development for the Envision Pittsburg General Plan Update. 9-P-5 Work with Contra Costa County, the EBRPD and the
City of Antioch, to expand the regional open-space
system in the southern hills to preserve California
annual grassland habitat.

Implementation ongoing. Pittsburg adopted the East Contra Costa Habitat Conservation Plan in November 2007. The City entered into Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement with Discovery Builders in December 2008 (Resolution Nos. 08- 11133 and 11-749) to evaluate the potential for a land exchange between Stoneman Park and the Faria Costa property for purposes of ensuring open space on the Faria site.
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ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
9-P-9 Establish creek setbacks along riparian corridors, extending a minimum of 50 to 150 feet laterally on each side of the creekbed. Setback buffers for habitat areas of identified special status species and wetlands may
be expanded as needed to preserve ecological
resources
Implemented on a case-by-case basis during project review and preparation of required CEQA documentation.
9-P-13 Ensure that special-status species and sensitive habitat areas are preserved, as required by state and
federal agencies, during redevelopment and
intensification of industrial properties along the Suisun Bay waterfront. Limit dredging and filling of wetlands
and marshlands, particularly adjacent to Browns Island
Preserve.

Not implemented, as no new development has occurred on sensitive habitats in these locations. Implementation will occur through application of CEQA and conditions of approval to specific projects.
9-P-15 As part of development plans, require evaluation and implementation of appropriate measures for creek
bank stabilization, as well as necessary Best
Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce erosion and
sedimentation. Encourage preservation of natural
creeks and riparian habitat as best possible.

Implementation ongoing. Implemented on a case-by-case basis through CEQA, design review, and grading permit processes.
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ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
9-P-16 Establish development standards for new construction adjacent to riparian zones to reduce sedimentation and
flooding. Standards should include:
o Requirements that low berms or other temporary
structures such as protection fences be built
between a construction site and riparian corridor
to preclude sheet-flooding stormwater from
entering the corridors during the construction
period.
o Requirements for installation of storm sewers
before construction occurs to collect stormwater
runoff during construction.

Partially implemented. Standards considered for inclusion in the Hillside Regulations (on-hold). Standards identified in the policy are added as conditions of approvals on a case-by-case basis (where applicable) for projects.
9-P-18 Require an encroachment permit from Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) for any storm drain facility
crossing or encroaching onto Contra Costa Canal
rights-of-way. Require all crossings to be constructed
in accordance with CCWD standards and
requirements.

Implementation ongoing.
9-P-19 As part of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, establish regulations for the preservation of mature trees.

Include measures for the replacement of all mature
trees removed.

Implemented. Tree preservation ordinance (Ordinance No. 15-1390) adopted in 2015. 9-P-20 As part of project review and approval, establish maintenance districts to ensure uniform maintenance
for selected channels and creeks.

Not implemented in the form of a maintenance district, though City currently collects a Kirker Creek drainage fee for new construction in the Kirker Creek watershed. 141
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RESOURCE CONSERVATION ELEMENT
ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
9-P-21 As part of project review and CEQA documentation, require an assessment of downstream drainage
(creeks and channels) and city stormwater facilities
impacted by potential project runoff.

Implementation ongoing.

Water Quality
9-P-22 Continue working with the Regional Water Quality Control Board in the implementation of the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), with
specific requirements established in each NPDES
permit.

Implementation ongoing and as part of development proposal review. 9-P-23 Require new urban development to use Best
Management Practices (BMPs) to minimize creek bank
instability, runoff of construction sediment, and
flooding.

Implementation ongoing through application of Standard Conditions of Approval. 9-P-26 Monitor water quality in the local creek and reservoir system to ensure clean supplies for human
consumption and ecosystem health.

Implementation ongoing.
9-P-27 Protect water quality by reducing non-point sources of pollution and the dumping of debris in and near
creeks, storm drains, and Contra Costa Canal.

Continue use and implementation of the City’s storm
drain marking program in newly developed or
redeveloped areas.

Implementation ongoing through application of Standard Conditions of Approval. City Public Works staff picks up and removes dumped debris alongside public roads. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City sponsored an annual volunteering event for clean-up of segments of Kirker Creek.
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ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
9-P-28 Prepare and disseminate information about the
harmful effects of toxic chemical substances and safe
alternative measures.

Implementation ongoing as a component of the NPDES education and outreach program.

Historical and Cultural Resources
9-P-35 Expand the role of the City’s Historical Resources Commission, currently responsible for only the New
York Landing Historical District, to include all
historical resources. The Commission should be
responsible for designating historical resources, and
acting as the community’s liaison on these issues.

However, the role of reviewing development proposals
and re-modelings in the Historical District should be
transferred to the Planning Commission.

Implemented with adoption of amendments to Pittsburg Municipal Code chapter 15.84 (Ordinance No. 07-1290).
9-P-37 Redefine the New York Landing Historical District to designate and preserve historical structures not
currently located within the district boundaries.

Implemented with adoption of amendments to Pittsburg Municipal Code chapter 15.84 (Ordinance No. 07-1290).
9-P-40 In accordance with State law, ensure the preparation of a resource mitigation plan and monitoring program by
a qualified archaeologist in the event that
archeological resources are uncovered.

Implementation ongoing through application of project-specific conditions of approval. 9-P-41 If archeological resources are found during ground- breaking for new urban development, halt construction
immediately and conduct an archeological
investigation to collect all valuable remnants.

Implementation ongoing through application of project-specific conditions of approval. 143
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RESOURCE CONSERVATION ELEMENT
ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
9-P-42 Develop an identification and preservation system for cultural resources -- those places or structures that
qualify as “important” or “unique” to local community,
ethnic, or social groups.

Partially implemented with the adoption of the “Old Town Design Guidelines.” 144
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HEALTH AND SAFETY ELEMENT
ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
Geology and Seismicity
10-P-2 Restrict future development from occurring on slopes greater than 30 percent (as designated in Figure 10-1)
over the 900-foot elevation contour, and on major and
minor ridgelines (as delineated in Figure 4-2).

Implementation ongoing. Standards considered for inclusion in the Hillside Regulations (on-hold). Currently implemented on a case-by-case basis. 10-P-3 Regulate the grading and development of hillside areas for new urban land uses. Ensure that such new uses are
constructed to reduce erosion and landsliding hazards:
o Limit cut slopes to 3:1 except where an engineering
geologist can establish that a steeper slope would
perform satisfactorily over the long term.
o Encourage use of retaining walls or rock-filled crib
walls as an alternative to high cut slopes.
o Ensure revegetation of cut-and-fill slopes to control erosion.
o Ensure blending of cut-and-fill slopes within
existing contours, and provision of horizontal
variation, in order to mitigate the artificial
appearance of engineered slopes.

Implementation ongoing. Standards considered for inclusion in the Hillside Regulations (on-hold). Currently implemented on a case-by-case basis. 145
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ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
10-P-6 Encourage the use of water-sprinkling trucks at large construction sites to keep the exposed soil moist
during construction.

Implementation ongoing through application of standard construction conditions of approval.
10-P-7 As part of the development approval process, restrict grading to only those areas going into immediate
construction as opposed to grading the entire site,
unless necessary for slope repair or creek bed
restoration. On large tracts of land avoid having large areas bare and unprotected; units of workable size shall be graded one at a time.

Implementation ongoing. Standards considered for inclusion in the Hillside Regulations (on-hold). Currently implemented on a case-by-case basis. 10-P-11 Form geological hazard abatement districts (GHADs) prior to development approval in unstable hillside areas (as designated in Figure 10-1) to ensure that
geotechnical mitigation measures are maintained over
the long-term, and that financial risks are equitably
shared among owners and not borne by the City.

Implemented as a condition of project approval before final maps are approved. 10-P-12 Evaluate the feasibility of implementing a hazard reduction program for existing residential development
in unstable hillside areas (as designated in Figure 10-1).

This would include inspection of structures for
conformance with the Building Code.

Not implemented.
10-P-14 Review and amend City ordinances, including the Building Code, that regulate development in potentially hazardous locations to ensure adequate protection
from geologic hazards.

Not implemented. Adoption of Hillside Regulations put on hold by City Council due to budgetary constraints. The City Council will have an opportunity to revisit this topic as part of the policy development for the Envision Pittsburg General Plan Update. 146
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HEALTH AND SAFETY ELEMENT
ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
10-P-15 Develop standards for adequate setbacks from
potentially active fault traces (as designated in Figure 10-2) for structures intended for human occupancy.

Allow roads to be built over potentially active faults
only where alternatives are impractical.

Implementation ongoing. Pittsburg Municipal Code title 17 (Subdivision Ordinance) requires submittal of geotechnical reports for new development in the city. The theorized ‘Pittsburg Fault’ has been removed from City maps after extensive trenching did not result in any evidence that it exists. 10-P-17 Ensure detailed analysis and mitigation of seismic hazard risk for new development in unstable slope or
potential liquefaction areas (as designated in Figure 10- 1). Limit the location of critical facilities, such as
hospitals, schools, and police stations, in such areas.

Implementation ongoing. Pittsburg Municipal Code title 17 (Subdivision Ordinance) requires submittal of geotechnical reports for new development in the city.

Flood Control
10-P-18 Evaluate storm drainage needs for each development project in the context of demand and capacity when the
drainage area is fully developed. Ensure drainage
improvements or other mitigation of the project’s
impacts on the storm drainage system are appropriate
to the project’s share of the cumulative effect.

Implementation ongoing. Projects are reviewed under the City Storm Drainage Master Plan.
10-P-20 Develop and implement a Storm Flooding Mitigation Fee Program to fund required drainage improvements
during construction of new development.

Implemented for Kirker Creek (Pittsburg Municipal Code chapter 15.104). 10-P-22 Ensure that pad elevations on newly constructed habitable buildings are one foot above the 100-year
floodplain, as determined by FEMA.

Implementation ongoing. Reviewed during plan check review.

Hazardous Materials
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ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
10-P-32 Designate and map brownfield sites to educate future landowners about contamination from previous uses.

Work directly with landowners in the clean-up of
brownfield sites, particularly in areas with
redevelopment potential.

Partially Implemented. In 2017 the City was awarded a $300,000 Community-wide Environmental Assessment Grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency. As part of the grant, five Phase-I and two Phase-II preliminary cleanup assessments have been made on five properties. Other activities completed under this grant include site specific environmental work like Sampling and Analysis Plans, Soil Management Plans, and community outreach strategy development for specific industrial areas of the City.
10-P-34 Identify appropriate regional and local routes for transport of hazardous materials and wastes. Ensure
that fire, police and other emergency personnel are
easily accessible for response to spill incidences on
such routes.

Implemented. Pittsburg Municipal Code chapter 10.36 identifies truck routes through the City. Contra Costa County responds to hazardous materials spills.

Emergency Management
10-P-37 Prepare and disseminate information to local residents, businesses, and schools about emergency
preparedness and evacuation routes, including
hazardous materials spills.

Ongoing. The CARE program distributes information to schools about shelter-in- place procedures. Local residents in cooperation with the Police Department have implemented the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program, which trains first responders in the event of major emergencies. 148
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PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT
ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
Water Supply and Distribution
11-P-2 Implement, as needed, replacements and/or expansions to the existing system of water mains through the City’s Capital Improvement Program.

CIP Project W-7 (Water Main Buchanan Road – Phase 2) would provide a new water transmission line to meet domestic and fire flow requirements for existing and new development in the southeast hills and infill development in Water Zone 2. This project will be implemented as development demand increases for the area.

CIP Project W-8 (2020/21 Water Main Replacement/Installation Program) would identify and replace water mains, services, and valves that have reached the end of their useful life and have become maintenance problems, and/or install mains to improve fire flow in localized areas.

CIP Project W-15 (12-inch Water Main Stoneman Avenue – Harbor Street to Loveridge Road) would provide for installation of approximately 3,300 feet of 12-inch transmission main along Stoneman Avenue, from Harbor Street to Loveridge Road.

This project would also provide additional system looping to enhance pressures and fire protection capabilities in Water Zone 2.

CIP Project W-24 (Pittsburg-Antioch Highway Waterline Improvements – Eastern Loop) would provide 4,000 of 18-inch water line to initiate water service to businesses along PA Highway, east of Loveridge Road. It would run from the east end of California Avenue going east on PA Highway to approximately 500 ft. west of the City’s eastern limits and tie into Century Boulevard to provide a looped system.

CIP Project W-40 (Water Main Installation Replacement Program) would identify and replace water mains, services, and valves that have reached the end of their useful life.
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ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
11-P-7 Ensure that new residential, commercial, and industrial development equitably shares costs associated with
providing water services to areas to urban expansion
within the Planning Area.

Implementation ongoing. Water System Master Plan, Amendment #3 approved and revised facility reserve charges. Updated 2015 Water System Master Plan adopted in 2016.
11-P-8 Develop and implement a Recycled Water Ordinance, requiring the installation and use of recycled water
supplies from the new Delta Diablo Sanitation District
(DDSD) Reclamation Plant.

Not implemented. No ordinance has been adopted, although facilities for reclaimed water irrigation systems have been installed for the Delta View Golf Course, several public parks and street medians. New development projects are required to connect to Delta Diablo’s recycled water infrastructure as a condition of approval when feasible.

Wastewater Collection and Treatment
11-P-11 Work with DDSD in planning the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant.

Ongoing. DDSD consults with City staff in understanding land use and wastewater projections for sites located within the City.
11-P-12 Pursue replacement and/or expansion of the city’s trunk sewer system, as demand increases, particularly in
newer portions of the system south of State Route 4.
11-P-13 Address deficiencies in the capacity, safety and reliability of the collection system as identified in the 1990 and subsequent Collection System Master Plans.

Sewers are inspected through CIP Project SS-1 (Citywide Sewer Inspection Project) to determine replacement and rehabilitation needs.

CIP Project SS-2 (FY 2022/23 Sewer Replacement Program) would replace sewer lines that are maintenance problems.

CIP Project SS-4 (Sewer Master Plan Update) would provide $175,000 funding to fully update the City’s sewer master plan.
11-P-17 Require that all wastewater dischargers within the City conform to the ordinances of the DDSD.

Ongoing.
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ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
11-P-18 Ensure that new residential, commercial, and industrial development equitably share costs associated with
providing wastewater services to areas of urban
expansion within the Planning Area.

Ongoing. Developers are charged facility reserve charges for development projects built in the city.

Solid Waste
11-P-22 Prepare and distribute informational handouts to the public regarding opportunities to reduce waste at
homes and businesses, as well as methods of safe
disposal of hazardous materials.

Ongoing. Information distributed by the Public Works Division and Neighborhood Improvement Team and as part of the NPDES public outreach and education program.
11-P-23 Encourage builders to incorporate interior and exterior storage areas for recyclables in new or remodeled
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.

Implementation ongoing through the development review process and supported by the development review and design guidelines last amended in November 2010.

Fire Protection
11-P-24 Amend the subdivision regulations to include a
requirement for detailed fire prevention and control,
including community firebreaks, for projects in high and extreme hazard areas.

Not implemented. Fire prevention measures implemented for new development projects on a case by case basis.
11-P-26 Cooperate with Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD) to ensure that new or relocated fire
stations are constructed on appropriate sites within the

1.5-mile response radii from new or existing
development.

Ongoing. The CCCFPD received design review approval to relocate two fire stations within the City limits. Construction on the new Station 85 on Loveridge Road and the new Station 84 on Railroad Avenue were completed in 2010. In 2016, Fire Station 87 in Pittsburg was reopened.
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ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
11-P-28 Cooperate with CCCFPD in obtaining a site for a new fire station (or relocation of Station 86) south of State Route 4 and west of Bailey Road.

Ongoing.
11-P-29 Ensure adequate road widths in new development for fire response trucks, per the subdivision regulations.

Implementation ongoing through subdivision review process and project-specific conditions of approval.

Public Utilities
11-P-31 Work with Mirant Power Plant to acquire and/or develop transmission line corridors for attractive, community-
serving, compatible uses, such as:
o Open space habitat. More intensive planting would
provide a wildlife habitat corridor within the City.
o Passive recreational uses. A tremendous
opportunity for parks, playing fields, and trails
linked to the regional network.

Not implemented.
11-P-32 Ensure the designation of service corridor easements or routes when required for tentative map or specific
plan approval.

Implementation ongoing through subdivision review process and application of project-specific conditions of approval.
11-P-33 As a condition of approval, ensure that all new and redevelopment projects underground utility lines on
and adjacent to the site.

Ongoing. Required by Standard Conditions of Development (Planning Commission Resolution No. 8931). Underground utilities are required for new development pursuant to Pittsburg Municipal Code sections 12.36.120, 12.36.130 and 17.28.020.

Downtown infrastructure capital improvement project completed in 2010 includes undergrounding of utilities in existing neighborhoods near West 10th Street. 152
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NOISE ELEMENT
ACTION POLICIES STATUS (AS OF 12/31/21)
12-P-4 Require noise attenuation programs for new
development exposed to noise above normally
acceptable levels. Encourage noise attenuation
programs that avoid visible sound walls.
12-P-8 Develop noise attenuation programs for mitigation of noise adjacent to existing residential areas, including such measures as wider setbacks, intense
landscaping, double-pane windows, and building
orientation muffling the noise source.
12-P-9 Limit generation of loud noises on construction sites adjacent to existing development to normal business
hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
12-P-10 Reduce the impact of truck traffic noise on residential areas by limiting such traffic to appropriate truck
routes. Consider methods to restrict truck travel times in sensitive areas.

Implementation ongoing through application of CEQA and project-specific conditions of approval. Phase 2 Zoning Code Update adopted May 2007 requires nonresidential uses adjacent to residential districts install an eight-foot-high solid masonry or concrete wall or a wall designed to attenuate the CNEL to the maximum level allowed in the general plan. Travel time restrictions not established; Municipal Code chapter 10.36 establishes truck routes through the city. 153
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CITY OF PITTSBURG

HOUSING ELEMENT

IMPLEMENTATION STATUS
Reporting Period:

January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2021
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Units

VL (R) VL (U) L (R) L (U) M (R) M (U) AM
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals:

Notes:

VL (R) VLI (U) LI (R) LI (U) MI (R) MI (U) AMI
W. Leland Road
Road at Alves Ranch
Road
Alves Ranch
Subdivision
AP-18 AP-
18-1384
SFD 364 - - - - - - 12
300 Central Avenue Liberty
Subdivision
AP-17-1229 SFD 270 - - - - - - 4
W. Leland Road at
Alves Ranch Road
San Marco
Villages
PD-1270 SFD 202 - - - - - - 18
Totals: 586 - - - - - - 34
Notes:

VLI (R) VLI (U) LI (R) LI (U) MI (R) MI (U) AMI
300 Central Avenue Liberty
Subdivision
AP-17-1229 SFD 5 - - - - - - 5
San Marco Blvd. and
West Leland Road
San Marco
Villages
PD-1270 SFD 73 - - - - - 73
W. Leland Road at
Alves Ranch Road
Alves Ranch
Subdivision
(Vista Del Mar II)
AP-18-1384 SFD 123 - - - - - - 123
W. Leland Road at
Alves Ranch Road
Alves Ranch
Subdivision
(Vista Del Mar II)
AP-18-1384 ADU 9 - - - - - - 9
14th Street and 14th
Lane
Gonsalves
Village
BP-21-0256
-0262
SFD 6 3 - - - 3 - 6
171 Lawlor Court Lawlor Estates
LLC
BP-21-0934 SFD 1 - - - - - - 1
Totals: 217 - - - - - - 217
Notes:

VLI (R) VLI (U) LI (R) LI (U) MI (R) MI (U) AMI
300 Central Avenue Liberty
Subdivision
AP-17-1229 SFD 4 - - - - - - 4
San Marco Blvd. and
West Leland Road
San Marco
Villages
PD-1270 SFD 18 - - - - - - 18
W. Leland Road at
Alves Ranch Road
Alves Ranch
Subdivision
(Vista Del Mar II)
AP-18-1384 SFD 12 - - - - - - 12
W. Leland Road at
Alves Ranch Road
Vista Del Mar I PD-1230 SFD/
ADU
3 - - - - - - 3
Belle Harbor Avenue Waterstone
Subdivision
AP-15-1092 SFD 2 - - - - - - 2
1052 Gridley Drive Mariner Walk PD-1249 SFD 1 - - - - - - 1 Totals: 40 - - - - - - 40
Notes:

AMI = Area Median Income (for 2021, the AMI for a 4-person household in Contra Costa County was $126,500) VL = Very low-income (households earning 0-50% of AMI)
L = Low-income (households earning 50-80% of AMI)
M = Moderate income (households earning 80-120% of AMI) AM = Above-moderate income (households earning above 120% of AMI) (R) = Deed Restricted
(U) = Unrestricted
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Allocation
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Total Units to Date
Total
Remaining
Deed Restricted - - - 23 - 6 3VLI
Unrestricted
392
- - - - - - -
32 360
Deed Restricted 2 2 6 205 3 80 -L
Unrestricted
254
- - - 3 6 17 -
324 -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - 3M
Unrestricted
316
150 - - 48 18 - -
219 97
AM 1063 252 171 147 68 89 98 211 1036 27
Total RHNA 2025
Total Units 404 173 153 347 116 201 217 1611 484
Notes:

AMI = Area Median Income (for 2021, the AMI for a 4-person household in Contra Costa County was $126,500) VL = Very low-income (households earning 0-50% of AMI)
L = Low-income (households earning 50-80% of AMI)
M = Moderate income (households earning 80-120% of AMI) AM = Above-moderate income (households earning above 120% of AMI) 159
GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (Calendar Year 2021) | Page 75 Program Implementation Status
Program Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation Housing Supply
Goal 1. Foster development of a variety of housing types, densities and prices to balance the City’s housing stock and meet the City’s regional fair share housing needs for people of all incomes.
13-P-1.1 Ensure there is an adequate supply of mixed use and residentially zoned land of appropriate densities to accommodate existing and anticipated housing needs through 2022.
13-P-1.1.A Conduct periodic
inventories of vacant and
underutilized land to
determine their suitability
for more intense residential
use. Maintain a list for
distribution to interested
homebuilders.

Quarterly The Successor Agency to the City of Pittsburg Redevelopment Agency (Successor Agency) staff maintains a list of City and Successor Agency-owned parcels that is available to the public upon request and posted on the City’s website. In addition, all City employees have access to an online Geographic Information System (GIS) web page that contains up-to-date property information, which staff can provide to the public upon request. In 2017, the City expanded its GIS program to provide additional information regarding the City’s land inventory and current zoning and made zoning information and aerial imagery publicly accessible online. In 2020, the City’s vacant and underutilized lands inventory was updated as part of the Envision Pittsburg General Plan Update. 160
GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (Calendar Year 2021) | Page 76 Program Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation 13-P-1.1.B Rezone vacant/underutilized
land as deemed appropriate
for mixed use or
residential/higher residential
use.

Upon request
by developers
or as needed
In 2007, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 07-1284, amending the Zoning Ordinance to include the M (Mixed Use) District, and rezoning approximately 75-acres throughout the City to the M District. Development standards for the M District are determined through the Design Review process unless otherwise specified in the Railroad Avenue Specific Plan or the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Master Plan.

In 2009, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 09-1319, rezoning approximately 1,075 acres around the future BART station to PD (Planned Development) District and adopted the Railroad Avenue Specific Plan. The Specific Plan contains development standards allowing residential development up to 65 units per acre (not including density bonuses) in the area adjacent to the future BART station. On September 19, 2011, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 11-1350, rezoning approximately 50 acres around the existing Pittsburg/Bay Point BART station to M-P (Mixed Use with a Master Plan Overlay) District.

The M-P District allows high-density residential development up to 70 units per acre (not including density bonuses), and establishes development standards such as minimum densities, maximum parking standards, and architectural and streetscape standards intended to foster development of a high-density, mixed-use transit village around the BART station.

In 2015, the City Council approved the rezoning of a 1.51 acre commercial parcel to Medium Density Residential (RM) to allow for the adaptive reuse of a long standing vacant structure as a multifamily residential complex.

In 2016, the City approved the Waterstone (formerly Belle Harbor) Subdivision, which included a request to rezone 7.25 acres from Government/Quasipublic (GQ) District to a Planned Development (PD) District to allow the development of a medium density project with 82 units, plus 8 accessory dwelling units.

In 2018, the City approved the Liberty Subdivision, which included a request to rezone a

4.98-acre site from a combination of Service Commercial (CS) District and Single-Family Residential (RS-5) District to Planned Development (PD) District in order to allow a single- family residential project with 57 units, plus six accessory dwelling units. 161
GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (Calendar Year 2021) | Page 77 Program Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation In 2019, the City approved the Alves Ranch Subdivision, which included a request to rezone the site from a combination of High Density Residential (RH-P) and Office Commercial (CO-P) to Planned Development (PD) and Community Commercial (CC) in order to allow a single-family residential project with 346 units, plus six accessory dwelling units.

In 2020, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the SW Hills/Faria Annexation Project, which includes prezoning amendments to allow single-family residential parcels with a 4,000 square-foot minimum lot size. 13-P-1.1.C Continue to facilitate the
development of multifamily
uses on identified
Public/Institutional lands to
streamline future permitting
process, in the event the
properties are deemed
surplus.

As requested
by developers
or as needed
In 2007, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 07-1284, amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow residential uses on Public/Institutional-designated land provided that the City Council deems the land surplus and not needed for a future public use. In 2009, a portion of Los Medanos Village Apartments, a 71-unit affordable multi-family development, was constructed on surplus public land after the City Council found that the site was surplus.

In 2009, the Railroad Avenue Specific Plan was adopted by the City Council. The planning area contained eight publicly owned parcels that were identified for future mixed-use development at densities between 20 and 65 units per acre. In 2011, the City Council adopted the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Master Plan which rezoned approximately 27 acres of publicly owned land that is currently being used as public parking for BART patrons to allow mixed-use development at densities between 20 and 70 units per acre. In 2015, the Planning Commission approved the development of Stoneman Apartments, a 230-unit multifamily apartment complex on the site of the former Central Junior High School, within the GQ District.

In 2016, the City approved the Waterstone Subdivision, which included a request to rezone 7.25 acres from Government/Quasipublic (GQ) District to a Planned Development (PD) District, to allow the development of 82 units, plus 8 accessory dwelling units. 13-P-1.1.D Encourage residential and
mixed-use development
within the Urban Limit Line
to meet regional fair share
Apply for
grant and
other capital
improvements
There are three PDAs in the City of Pittsburg, including Downtown Pittsburg (309 acres), the Railroad Avenue Specific Plan (1,075 acres) and a shared PDA between the City of Pittsburg and Contra Costa County around the existing Pittsburg/Bay Point BART station, 125 acres of which are located within the City of Pittsburg. 162
GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (Calendar Year 2021) | Page 78 Program Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation housing goals by focusing
residential and mixed-use
development on sites that
have been designated within
Priority Development Areas
(PDAs) under the

MTC/ABAG FOCUS
Program. Assist nonprofit
and for-profit developers to
obtain grants and other
capital improvement funds
offered to PDAs to develop
and improve those infill
sites, and offer incentives
for mixed-income projects,
including but not limited to
streamlined review, fee
deferrals, priority
application processing, and
other incentives identified
by affordable housing
developers.
funds annually
as funding
sources
become
available.

During the previous Housing Element cycle, several mixed-use and high-density residential projects were approved and constructed within the City PDAs, including Vidrio (75 multi-family residential condominiums above 11,558 square feet of commercial development); Entrata (28 affordable multi-family apartments above 8,000 square feet of commercial and quasi-public uses); Siena Court (111 affordable senior apartments above 10,300 square feet of commercial development); and La Almenara, a 20-unit affordable multi-family infill residential development in downtown Pittsburg.

In 2015, the Planning Commission approved the construction of 38 units within the Railroad Avenue Specific Plan (RASP) PDA (Greystone Place, completed in 2016) and the renovation of the Burlessas Building, which would include ground floor retail and eight multi-family residential units on the second floor.

In 2016, the City approved the Waterstone (formerly Belle Harbor) Subdivision, which included a request to rezone 7.25 acres from Government/Quasipublic (GQ) District to a Planned Development (PD) District, to allow the development of 82 units, plus 8 accessory dwelling units, within the RASP PDA.

In 2020, the City approved the Atchison Mixed-Use Development along Railroad Avenue.

The site is about half-a-mile south of the Pittsburg Center BART Station. The project will include 202 affordable apartment units, and 13,659 square feet of commercial space. The project took advantage of a density bonus and several incentives/concessions. 13-P-1.1.E Support the use of Planned
Development zoning for
projects, when utilized to
accommodate innovative
site plans aimed at
preserving open space,
offering new recreational
opportunities, and/or
increasing the supply of
affordable housing.

Upon request
by developers
or as deemed
appropriate
The City has utilized the PD District zoning to allow for higher density mixed-use development as well as high-density, luxury apartments in the hills. In 2016, 2018, and 2019 the City approved the Waterstone, Liberty, and Alves Ranch subdivisions, which included requests for Planned Development (PD) zoning to allow the development of 485 units, plus 20 accessory dwelling units which are affordable by design. Each subdivision utilizes innovative site plans to help maximize the number of units on these infill sites. In 2020, the City approved the 270-unit San Marco Villas III Apartments Project on a site with PD zoning.
13-P-1.1.G Continue to permit projects
up to a density of 40 d.u./ac
Ongoing;
implement as
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meet a community objective
(affordable housing).
development
projects are
proposed
Residential (RH) District. Specifically, for each 2 percent increase in deed-restricted lower- income unit offered above that required by the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (Chapter

18.86), lot area per unit may be reduced 100 square feet per unit and minimum lot area may be reduced 2,000 square feet for a maximum density of 40 units per acre. No projects requesting to utilize the above-referenced section of the Zoning Ordinance have been proposed during the current Housing Element Cycle (2015-2023). 13-P-1.2 Encourage the construction of both high end and moderate-income housing in the southern foothills, downtown, along the waterfront, and throughout Pittsburg to provide above moderate-income housing opportunities in the community and to increase economic activity within the city.
13-P-1.2.A Establish minimum lot sizes
when prezoning the foothills
to accommodate large
homes. Provide flexible lot
sizes on up to 50% of the
lots, when requested, in
conjunction with a density
bonus and long-term
affordable housing
agreement.

Ongoing;
implement
upon request
In 2020, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the SW Hills/Faria Annexation Project. The project includes a request for prezoning amendments that would reclassify portions of the site from HPD (Hillside Planned Development) to RS-4-P (Single Family Residential, 4,000 square foot minimum lot size with Master Plan). The minimum lot size would enable the applicant to focus development to the center of the site and provide more open space than would be possible under the current prezoning. The application also includes a request for approval of a development agreement which would require construction of 150 rent-restricted accessory dwelling units throughout the future subdivision.

Other developable areas within the southern foothills have been pre-zoned as HPD District, and upon annexation into the City, HPD District regulations would apply. The HPD District does not establish minimum lot sizes; however, the allowable density for new single-family residential development is identified as a range from 0.2 to 4.5 d.u./ac depending upon the average natural slope of a property. This type of density range would be conducive to large lot and large home development.
13-P-1.2.B Ensure subdivisions in the
foothills include an
adequate supply of estate-
sized lots for estate size
homes.

Ongoing;
implement as
development
projects are
proposed
With the exception of the site for the SW Hills/Faria Annexation Project, development in hillside areas is subject to the base density calculations set forth in the HPD District development regulations, which allows for flexible lot sizes in accordance with the surrounding topography and development. The base density calculations allow a range from 0.2 to 4.5 d.u./ac. Such a density range would be conducive to a subdivision development of estate homes.
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homes approved and
constructed on estate size
lots in the foothills are over
3,000 square feet (net
garage) in size.

Ongoing;
implement as
development
projects are
proposed
All development projects and tentative subdivision maps are subject to review by the Planning Commission; therefore, this policy be implemented on a case-by-case basis. 13-P-1.2.D Support the development of
moderate- and above
moderate-income housing
within the existing City
limits, such as high-end
condominiums,
townhouses, and single-
family units with premium
views and amenities
throughout the city to
increase economic activity
within these areas.

Ongoing;
implement as
development
projects are
considered
and proposed
The southwest portion of the City, which extends from State Route 4 to the north to the southwest hills to the south, is located in the 693-acre San Marco PD, which was established in 1993 and is composed of approximately 14 distinct “villages” with varying densities and housing types specified for each. In 2012, the Planning Commission approved a Vesting Tentative Map in the San Marco PD for up to 252 small lot single- family lots (ranging from 2,992 square feet to 5,480 square feet) on approximately 30.2 acres.

In 2008, the San Marco Villas were constructed within the large-scale San Marco PD District. The development resulted in development of 330 market-rate multi-family apartments at the western foothills of the City and dramatically increased the number of rental units available to moderate- and above moderate-income families. In 2015, the Planning Commission approved the Villas II Extension, which added an additional 132 units immediately west.

In 2015, the Planning Commission approved the construction of Greystone Place (38 units) within the Railroad Avenue Specific Plan (RASP) PDA and the renovation of the Burlessas Building, which would include ground floor retail and eight multi-family residential units on the second floor. Construction of the Greystone Place Subdivision was completed in 2016.

In 2016 and 2018, the City approved the Waterstone and Liberty subdivisions, which included requests for Planned Development (PD) zoning to allow the development of 139 units, plus 14 accessory dwelling units. The City also approved the 62-unit Edgewater Apartment Project in 2018. Construction of the Waterstone Subdivision was completed in 2019. Construction of the Liberty Subdivision began in 2019 and is near completion. The Edgewater Apartments Project was completed in 2019.
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In 2019, the City approved the Alves Ranch Subdivision, which included a request to rezone the site from a combination of High Density Residential (RH-P) and Office Commercial (CO-P) to Planned Development (PD) and Community Commercial (CC) in order to allow a single-family residential project with 346 units, plus six accessory dwelling units. Construction of the Alves Ranch Subdivision is still underway.

In 2020, the City approved San Marco Villas III. The Villas project will provide 270 additional market-rate apartment units near the northwest corner of W. Leland Road and San Marco Boulevard.
13-P-1.4 Support the construction of multi-family housing in close proximity to transit, arterials, shopping, and public services. 13-P-1.4.A Encourage the development
of high-density, transit-
oriented mixed-use
development for all income
levels, within identified
Priority Development Areas
(PDAs) near existing and
planned transit through the
implementation of the
Pittsburg/Bay Point BART
Master Plan and the
Railroad Avenue Specific
Plan. Where feasible and
appropriate, provide
incentives such as fee
waivers or deferrals,
reduced parking
requirements (in accordance
with the adopted plans) and
Communicate
with interested
developers at
least once per
year and
implement as
development
projects are
proposed
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 09-11303 approving the Railroad Avenue Specific Plan on November 2, 2009. The plan regulates development within the Railroad Avenue PDA and allows densities up to 65 units per acre in areas closest to Pittsburg Center BART Station.

In 2011, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 11-1350 rezoning approximately 50 acres around the existing Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station to M-P (Mixed Use with a Master Plan Overlay) District. The Master Plan allows high-density residential development up to 70 units per acre (not including density bonuses), and contains development standards such as minimum densities, maximum parking standards, and architectural and streetscape standards intended to foster development of a high-density, mixed-use transit village around the BART station.

In 2017, the City approved the Esperanza Apartments, a 318-unit multi-family development approximately one mile west of the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station.

In 2019, the City approved the Alves Ranch Subdivision, a 346-unit single-family subdivision approximately ½-mile west of the Pittsburg/Bay Pont BART Station.

In 2020, the City approved the Atchison Mixed-Use Development along Railroad Avenue.

The site is about half-a-mile south of the Pittsburg Center BART Station. The project will include 202 affordable apartment units, and 13,659 square feet of commercial space. The project took advantage of a density bonus and several incentives/concessions. 13-P-1.4.B If deemed necessary by the
City Engineer, research and
implement Transportation
Demand Management (TDM)
strategies, such as parking
pricing, unbundling housing
and parking, and employer
sponsored transit passes,
for in-fill and mixed-use
developments located within
one-half mile distance of
BART and other transit
facilities in order to reduce
parking requirements.

Ongoing;
review
annually or as
development
projects are
proposed
The Railroad Avenue Specific Plan contains Policy No. 6-P-13, to implement TDM strategies including those listed within Program 13-P-1.4.C, when traffic and parking demand increases within the Specific Plan area. Further, the Specific Plan contains reduced parking requirements for residential developments within the plan area. In 2016, the City hired a consultant to prepare a TDM strategy, and held multiple community meetings within neighborhoods affected by the Pittsburg Center BART Station to discuss TDM strategies and gather feedback.

The Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Master Plan contains subsection, 6.7, Station Area Development Strategies-Parking Management Strategies that sets forth recommendations to reduce parking demand on BART-owned properties. Further, the Master Plan contains parking maximums and no parking minimum standard for properties within the plan area. 13-P-1.4.C Encourage owners of very
large parcels (in excess of
20 acres) within one-half
mile of an established or
planned PDA to partner with
nonprofit housing
developers to develop a
portion of the site with
housing affordable to low-
Ongoing;
implement as
development
projects are
proposed
Implementation ongoing as development projects are proposed within these areas. 167
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households.
13-P-1.5 Encourage the construction of accessory dwelling units or “second units” that allow extended families to live near each other, increase the affordable and rental housing stock, and provide income assistance to homeowners. 13-P-1.5.A Support the development of
second units through
reductions and waivers of
city transportation and
planning fees for accessory
residential units.

Ongoing;
implement as
second units
are proposed
13-P-1.5.B Work with Delta Diablo
Sanitation District and
Contra Costa Water District
to reduce or waive fees for
utility installations for
accessory dwelling units.
2015-2017
13-P-1.5.C Develop a second unit
brochure and make it
available for distribution at
permit center and web site.
2015
New accessory dwelling unit (ADU) laws went into effect on January 1, 2020 that define the maximum standards that can be applied to ADUs and Junior ADUs. The City Council adopted revisions to the City’s ADU ordinance to bring them into compliance with the new State laws. The passage of these laws has significantly raised interest in the construction of ADUs in Pittsburg. In 2020, the City issued 12 permits for attached and detached ADUs. The development agreement for the SW Hills Faria Project, if approved, would require construction of 150 attached ADUs throughout the future subdivision. Other subdivisions that have ADU construction requirements as part of their development agreements include the Liberty and Waterstone subdivisions. The City has also received SB 2 grant funds to prepare pre-approved ADU plans that could be used by residents to help reduce the cost of ADU construction. The consultant contract for that work was approved by City Council in 2020.
13-P-1.6 Meet Pittsburg’s fair share regional housing needs. 13-P-1.6.A Endeavor to facilitate the
production of a minimum of
2,025 housing units between
January 1, 2014, and June
30, 2022, including at least
392 units serving extremely
low- and very low-income
households, 254 units
2014-2022 During 2020, the City made more progress toward meeting its RHNA targets for the 2015- 2023 housing cycle. As of the end of last year, the City has achieved seven percent of its very low; 127% of its low; 68% of its moderate; and 77% of its above-moderate income RHNA targets through issuance of building permits (see Tables 1-5 above). On February 1, 2021, the Southern California News Group used RHNA data to create its second annual housing permit report card for all 539 cities and counties in the state. Only 33 were doing well enough to earn an A, while 96 got an F. The average grade was a C-minus. 168
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households, and 316 units
serving moderate-income
households through
implementation of the
policies and actions
identified in this element.

Pittsburg earned a B+ which indicates the city is ahead of most jurisdictions in the State when it comes to meeting its housing targets for this cycle.

The City approved two large residential projects in 2020 – San Marco Villas III, a 270 apartment unit complex near the northwest corner of W. Leland Road and San Marco Boulevard; and the Atchison Mixed-Use Development, a transit-oriented 202 apartment unit complex at 2575 Railroad Avenue. Building permits were issued for 201 new residential units in 2020 (up from 116 permits issued the previous year). Of those total permits, six were for very low income; 97 were for low-income, none were for moderate income, and 98 were for above-moderate income units.
13-P-1.6.B Monitor the City’s inventory
of sites appropriate to meet
housing at all income levels
and ensure that adequate
sites remain available
throughout the planning
period, in compliance with
Government Code Section
65863(b).
2014-2022 Ongoing. The Successor Agency to the City of Pittsburg Redevelopment Agency (Successor Agency) staff maintains a list of City and Successor Agency-owned parcels that is available to the public upon request. In addition, all City employees have access to an online Geographic Information System (GIS) web page that contains up-to-date property information, which staff can provide to the public upon request.

Affordable Housing/Special Needs Housing
Goal 2. Promote the expansion of the City’s affordable housing stock, including that which accommodates special needs households. 13-P-2.1 Provide incentives to developers who assist the City in meeting affordable housing needs, including units to accommodate special needs households: female-headed households, seniors, disabled, developmentally disabled, large families, emancipated youth, seasonal and temporary workers, and the homeless.
13-P-2.1.A Utilize public funds to
increase the supply of
housing affordable to
extremely low-, very low-,
and low-income
households, and moderate-
income large family
Review CDBG
funding
annually to
provide funds
for affordable
housing
projects and
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburg (HACP) administers rental assistance through the Section 8/Housing Choice Vouchers program to extremely low-, very low-, and low-income households by subsidizing their monthly housing expense.

The Housing Authority provides rental subsidy to the maximum extent allowable. Funding is awarded by the Federal government to subsidize low-income families with their rent.

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aside a minimum 20% of the
City’s annual Community
Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds for affordable
housing projects and
programs targeting special
needs populations
described in Policy 2.1.
targeted
special needs
populations.
contract contribution awarded. Factors in determining the number of units available to assist eligible families are based on average housing assistance payments, fair market rents established by HUD, and administrative costs.

For calendar year 2019-2020, the Housing Authority received $16,330,675. These funds were used to subsidize 948 Section 8 recipients and 185 Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers (this is 10 additional vouchers than the previous calendar year).

For the same calendar year, a total of $23,910 was expended under the Housing Rehabilitation program to sustain the existing housing stock, much of which is occupied by low-income residents. As of the 2021, the City will no longer have this program. 13-P-2.1.B Prioritize public funds for
the development of housing
affordable to extremely low-
income households for
identified special needs
groups described in Policy

2.1. Funding will
be prioritized
annually.

During 2018-2019 fiscal year, $101,541 of CDBG funds was expended for the Veterans Square Project. During the 2019-2020 fiscal year, the Housing Authority issued a $780,000 loan for the same project. The developer has agreed to dedicate and restrict thirteen (13) of the one-bedroom units and one (1) of the two-bedroom units in the Development, for a total of 14 units to very low-income veterans and their families. 13-P-2.1.C Provide fee waivers and
allow fee deferrals until
issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy for developers
constructing affordable
housing developments
and/or developers providing
housing and programming
serving identified special
needs populations
described in Policy 2.1.

Investigate the possibility of
extending fee deferrals
beyond issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy to
allow developers of
Ongoing;
implement as
affordable
housing
projects are
proposed
Between 2015 and 2019, the Planning Commission entitled 523 new residential units as part of the Greystone, Waterstone, Liberty, and Alves Ranch projects. The development agreements for these projects require construction of 24 attached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for lower-income households. They also require the City to waive the impact fees for the ADUs. In 2020, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the SW Hills/Faria Annexation Project. If approved, the development agreement for the Faria project will require 150 ADUs to be built throughout the future subdivision. 170
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amortize the fees over a
longer period of time.
13-P-2.1.D Assist nonprofit developers
in seeking utility fee credits
when redeveloping sites for
affordable housing and/or
housing developments
serving an identified special
needs population as
described in Policy 2.1.

Ongoing;
provide
assistance as
development
projects are
proposed
Implemented on a case-by-case basis as affordable housing projects are proposed.

Previously, the City’s Engineering Division has worked with nonprofit developers to identify utility, traffic mitigation, and parkland dedication fee credits for multiple affordable housing developments including Siena Court, Veterans Square Apartments, and La Almenara.
13-P-2.1.E Give priority in processing
to project applications with
an affordable housing
component and/or serving
an identified special needs
population described in
Policy 2.1.

Ongoing;
Review
annually and
implement as
development
project
applications
are received
Historically, Los Medanos Village Apartments (71 unit affordable multi-family development) obtained planning entitlements as well as engineering and building permits, completed construction and received Certificates of Occupancy in approximately 19 months (April 2007 to November 2008). Siena Court (111-unit affordable development including a mixed-use component, a structured garage and a rooftop garden) obtained planning entitlements and engineering and building permits and broke ground on construction within approximately 18 months (June 2008 to December 2010). La Almenara (20-unit multi-family affordable development) obtained planning entitlements and engineering and building permits and broke ground on construction within seven months (February 2010 to September 2010).

More recently, Greystone Place, which included the construction of four affordable ADUs, obtained approvals and began construction in less than 20 months (February 2014 to November 2015). Waterstone, which included the construction of eight affordable ADUs, obtained approvals and began construction in less than a year (September 2015 to August 2016). Liberty, which included the construction of six affordable ADUs, obtained approvals and began construction in less than two years (February 2017 to September 2019). Alves Ranch, which includes the construction of six ADUs, obtained approvals and began construction in less than two years (June 2018 to February 2020). The Atchison Mixed-Use Development, which will include 202 affordable units, obtained approvals and was issued permits in 12 months (January 2020 to January 2021). 171
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and other incentives above
those required in the State
mandated Density Bonus
Law for mixed-income
housing projects which
address the housing needs
of an identified population
described in Policy 2.1.

Review
annually and
implement as
development
projects are
proposed
Implemented on a case-by-case basis as affordable housing projects are proposed. Since 2010, the Planning Commission approved Siena Court, an affordable housing development for seniors, and Veterans Square Apartments, both with approximately 50 percent density bonuses. The density bonuses granted by the City for these projects are significantly higher than the maximum density bonus called for under state law (35 percent).
13-P-2.1.G Continue to work with non-
profit developers to identify
and apply for County and
state grants
(www.hcd.ca.gov/fa) to
construct affordable
housing projects and/or
residential developments
that serve an identified
special housing needs
population described in
Policy 2.1.

Annually
communicate
with nonprofit
developers
and annually,
depending on
state funding
cycles, submit
applications
for funding.

In 2015, the City applied for several County and State grant funding programs to support affordable housing. The City received a $20,000 grant from the San Francisco Foundation.

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburg has agreed to provide a loan agreement for up to $947,000 for the financing of Veteran’s Square through Resolution No. 15-288 dated June 15, 2015. In April 2016, the developer was notified that the Veteran’s Square project will be receiving an award of over $3 Million in state Veterans Housing and Homeless Prevention Program funds and the project was invited to submit a full application for the state Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program.

On August 12, 2019, the Housing Authority committed funding for (29) units which includes (19) VASH Vouchers under the Project-Based Voucher Program reserved for the Veteran’s Square project. On October 13, 2020, the Housing Authority entered into an AHAP Contract with SAHA to begin construction of the project.

The City will continue to apply for County and State funding in the coming years. 13-P-2.1.H Facilitate the development
of onsite childcare space by
offering priority permitting,
reduced parking and flexible
development standards for
housing developments that
include on-site childcare.

Review
annually and
implement as
development
projects are
proposed.

PMC section 18.50.010, “Land Use Regulations for All Residential Districts,” allows General Day Care uses as a permitted use in medium and high-density residential districts provided that they are designed as an ancillary part of the multi-family residential project, and serve only the residents of the complex; otherwise, they are permitted with an approved use permit. No development has proposed to have a childcare center within this reporting period.

The City’s Municipal Code currently allows small family day cares as a permitted use in all residential zones. In March 2017, the City Council adopted an ordinance amending Title 18 of the PMC to permit large family daycare homes of up to 14 children, with limitations 172
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13-P-2.2 Accommodate the development of housing that is accessible to disabled persons and facilitates aging in place. 13-P-2.2.A Continue to implement a
Home Rehabilitation Loan
Program, providing grants
to extremely low-, very low-,
and low-income senior and
disabled households to
increase the handicap
accessibility of their homes.

Advertise the loan program
through flyers, online
materials, and outreach at
the Senior Center and the
Housing Authority.

Ongoing;
distribute
flyers and
update
outreach
materials
annually or as
needed
During the 2020-2021 fiscal year, $43,966 was expended under the Housing Rehabilitation program which $10,000 was funded by CDBG funds and $100,000 was funded by Successor Agency funds.
13-P-2.2.B To facilitate aging in place,
encourage that a percentage
of new homes within new
subdivisions be limited to
one-story in height, and
incorporate universal design
principles as part of a
comprehensive update of
the development review
design guidelines.
2015-2017 The Development Review Design Guidelines have not been updated to include this program. However, all projects are reviewed by the City’s Building Division in accordance with Chapter 11 of the California Building Code which requires that a certain number of residential units within new construction projects or significant rehabilitation projects be accessible and adaptable. Until the Design Guidelines are updated to include this program, it will be implemented on a case-by-case basis as development proposals are reviewed. The conditions of approval for the Tuscany Meadows Residential Project approved in 2016 require that at least 15% of all units in the subdivision be constructed as single-story structures, consistent with this housing element policy. 13-P-2.3 Support efforts to provide temporary, transitional and permanent housing in the City and surrounding area for homeless people. 13-P-2.3.A Coordinate with the County
and local non-profits to
identify and address the
Annually During the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the City provided $69,999 in CDBG funds to local non- profit programs that provide services to the local homeless population. The programs that received funding include Coordinated Outreach, Referral, and Engagement (CORE), 173
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needs of the local homeless.

Winter Nights Rotating Family Shelter, Loaves and Fishes, and St. Vincent de Paul RotaCare. CORE teams work to identify, engage, stabilize and house chronically homeless individuals and families. The outreach teams provide basic needs supplies, counseling, benefits assistance, linkages to healthcare, shelter placement, and referrals and transportation to C.O.R.E. Centers. The Winter Nights Rotating Family Shelter is a project of the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County that provides emergency shelter, food, tutoring, transportation, case management, housing placement assistance and more to homeless families living primarily in East and Central County. Loaves and Fishes provides hot meals Monday through Friday and St, Vincent de Paul RotaCare provides a free medical clinic for low income and uninsured Pittsburg residents.

The City is actively engaged in the Contra Costa County of Continuum of Care (CoC) which is governed by the Contra Costa Council on Homelessness (Council). The Council provides a forum for communication and coordination about the implementation of the County’s strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness, and for orchestrating a vision on ending homelessness in the County, educating the community on homeless issues, and advocating on federal, state, and local policy issues affecting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Council provides advice and input on the operations of homeless services, program operations, and program development efforts in the county.

Pittsburg has been closely participating in the Council meetings as well as the Health, Housing, and Homeless Services (H3) Community meetings. The purpose of H3 community meetings is to exchange information regarding housing resources to County and non-profit staff, housing advocates, consumers of the homeless CoC, and the general public. Input and feedback from H3 community meetings are brought to the Mental Health Commission’s Consolidated Planning and Advisory Workgroup and the Council. 13-P-2.3.B Continue to fund operations of
the permanent homeless
shelters in Central Contra
Costa County using CDBG
and other funds targeted to
serve lower income
households.

Ongoing;
allocate funds
annually
The City continues to participate in the countywide efforts to assist the homeless population by funding services that take proactive steps to implement the CoC strategy for the homeless.

During the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the City provided $22,237 in CDBG funds to the St.

Vincent De Paul RotaCare clinic that is operated at the St. Vincent De Paul facility in Pittsburg. This program not only offers free medical care for the uninsured but also serves as a daytime shelter for homeless families. A feeding program is also within walking distance from the facility and offers hot meals for these families. Additionally, the City provided $23,184 in CDBG funds to CORE and the Winter Nights Rotating Shelter. 174
GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (Calendar Year 2021) | Page 90 Program Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburg applied for additional funding for Housing Choice Vouchers (Veterans’ Affairs Supportive Housing Vouchers aka VASH Vouchers) for homeless veterans in Contra Costa County. Ten (10) additional vouchers were awarded in Summer 2018 and another five (5) for March 2019. 13-P-2.3.C Amend the Zoning
Ordinance to redefine
supportive and transitional
housing to be consistent
with Health and Safety Code
Sections 50675.2 and
50675.14. In accordance
with more recent
interpretations of Senate Bill
2, amend the Zoning
Ordinance to allow
supportive and transitional
housing as residential uses
subject only to restrictions
applicable to other
residential uses of the same
type in the same zone.
2015-2016 Not yet implemented.
13-P-2.3.D Continue to support
expansion of programs
providing housing
information, counseling,
referrals, dispute resolution,
and/or emergency shelter.

Ongoing;
allocate
funding
annually or as
available
The Successor Agency has partnered in the past and continues to allocate funding to Pacific Community Services, Inc. (PCSI), to provide confidential counseling to families who are in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure; facilitate tenant/landlord dispute resolution; conduct pre- and post- purchase counseling to homebuyers within the City; provide free of charge information and referral services regarding home ownership to households within the City; refer homeowners within the City that require credit maintenance and money management services to a credit counseling agency. In fiscal year 2019-2020, the Successor Agency has allocated $10,000 for PCSI’s efforts.

During the 2019-2020 fiscal year, the City provided $10,000 in CDBG funds to Contra Costa Senior Legal Services, to support legal counseling, advice, representation, and litigation services to seniors in connection with housing issues. 175
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in the area to develop a
coordinated and cooperative
approach to identifying the
housing needs of day
laborers, and implement
programs to address their
identified needs.

Annually This program has not been implemented.
13-P-2.3.F Continue to support
community-based job
training programs to help
individuals learn necessary
skills to attain higher paying
jobs and transition out of
the Section 8 program.

Ongoing Ongoing. Future Build provides pre-apprenticeship training for low-income residents in East Contra Costa County. Training is offered in the building trades, solar theory and installation, construction, and hazardous waste. The program also provides post-graduate services including job coaching, referrals, and assistance from workforce investment job placement specialists. Successful graduates have been hired at Plumbers Local 159, Iron Workers Local 378, Laborer’s Local 324, Solar City, Aerotec, and Tesla. Opportunity Junction (headquartered in Antioch) also provides job training and placement in addition to career counseling and placement assistance.
13-P-2.4 Increase homeownership opportunities for extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderate income households. 13-P-2.4.A Provide support for the
development of homes for
extremely low-, very low-,
and low-income households
under sweat equity
programs, through technical
assistance, funding
application assistance, and
financial assistance if and
when available.

Ongoing;
implement as
development
projects are
proposed
The City has not implemented a sweat equity program during the current Housing Element cycle. City staff provides technical assistance and funding application assistance as requested by developers of affordable housing.

During the 2020-2021 fiscal year, $10,000 of CDBG and $100,000 of Succcessor Agency funds were allocated for the housing rehabilitation program to sustain the existing housing stock, much of which is occupied by low-income residents. 13-P-2.4.B Support continuation of the
County Mortgage Credit
Certificate program
benefiting new low- and
Ongoing;
review and
update
information
This program has not been implemented during the current Housing Element cycle. 176
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homeowners, and make
information about it
available at permit counter
and on the City’s website.
annually or as
needed
13-P-2.4.C Continue to provide a first-
time homebuyer program in
the city for the benefit of
low- and moderate-income
households utilizing
appropriate CDBG and
Housing Authority
resources. Explore options
for partnership with ABAG
or other regional agencies
on additional funding for a
region-wide first time
homebuyer program.

Ongoing;
allocate
resources
annually or as
available
This program has not been implemented during the current Housing Element cycle. 13-P-2.4.D Continue to provide
information to local for-
profit and not-for-profit
developers about the types
of state and federal low-
interest land
acquisition/construction
funds available for
development of homes
affordable to low- and
moderate-income
households by distributing
the list of available grant
funds listed on
www.hcd.ca.gov/fa/, and
continuing to offer support
Ongoing;
distribute the
list annually
and upon
request
This task is undertaken on a case-by-case basis when individual developers approach the City’s Economic Development Department and Planning Division, and request information or assistance in obtaining state and federal funds.

In the past, the City has worked closely with nonprofit housing developers to participate in mortgage and construction loan and grant programs including but not limited to the Housing and Community Development Multi-family Housing Program (HCD MHP), Contra Costa HOME, Affordable Housing Partnership (AHP) funds, California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) tax credits, and the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) Qualified Residential Rental Project Program. 177
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funds.
13-P-2.4.E Continue to participate in
the Contra Costa County
Consortium to ensure
access to and input on the
distribution of HOME and
HOPWA funds benefiting
Pittsburg residents with
special needs.
2015-2018 The City of Pittsburg continues to partner with the Contra Costa County Consortium to offer staff assistance and to ensure the receipt and distribution of Contra Costa HOME and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds that benefit Pittsburg residents.
13-P-2.4.F Continue to co-sponsor
homeownership/credit
preparation classes within
the community.

Ongoing; co-
sponsor
classes on
quarterly
basis or as
appropriate
Currently, the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburg staff provides individual counseling on eligibility requirements, credit issues and pre- & post-homeownership counseling. This program will continue to be implemented on an ongoing basis depending on the availability of funding.
13-P-2.4.G Amend the City’s
inclusionary housing
ordinance to allow
inclusionary units to count
towards density bonuses.
2017 Not yet been implemented.
13-P-2.4.H Review the appropriateness
and feasibility of the City’s
inclusionary housing
regulations as they relate to
new and existing for-sale
and rental housing
development. Evaluate
fluctuations in market-rate
home sale and rental prices,
income trends, and other
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recent case and state law as
it relates to the City’s
adopted policy. If
appropriate, consider
adopting a revised
inclusionary policy for new
development in which fee
payment (such as an
affordable housing linkage
fee) is the primary form of
compliance for various
types of development.

Identify appropriate
strategies for working with
owners and occupants of
existing inclusionary units
depending on the results of
the analysis.
13-P-2.4.I Support the development of
homes affordable to low-
and moderate-income
households and developed
by nonprofit organizations
citywide. Support should
include, but not be limited
to, technical/staff assistance
for grant and tax credit
applications as well as
incentives, credits and fee
deferrals, and flexible
development standards in
accordance with the State-
mandated Density Bonus
Law. Prioritize partnerships
Ongoing;
implement as
development
projects are
proposed by
nonprofit
organizations
Implemented on a case-by-case basis as applications are submitted. City staff provides technical assistance and finding application assistance as requested by developers of affordable housing.
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that have a proven track
record in developing
successfully in the city.
13-P-2.4.J Create a list of publicly
owned land, update the list
on a quarterly basis, and
make the list available to
developers upon request.

Prioritize partnerships for
the disposition of publicly
owned land with nonprofit
developers that have a
proven track record in
developing successfully in
the city.

Ongoing;
establish list
by 2016,
update
quarterly
Ongoing. The Successor Agency to the City of Pittsburg Redevelopment Agency (Successor Agency) staff maintains a list of City and Successor Agency-owned parcels that is available to the public upon request. In addition, all City employees have access to an online Geographic Information System (GIS) web page that contains up-to-date property information, which staff can provide to the public upon request. 13-P-2.4.K Pursue federal resources to
acquire foreclosed
properties for the
rehabilitation and re-
tenanting of very-low, low-
and moderate-income first-
time homebuyers, and to
assist homeowners facing
foreclosure to stay in their
homes. Institute a local
preference policy for
residents and those who
work and/or attend school in
Pittsburg when
administering the program.

Ongoing;
pursue federal
resources and
institute a
local
preference
policy by 2017
No federal resources to acquire foreclosed properties were obtained during the reporting period. The Successor Agency for the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Pittsburg partnered up with Pacific Community Services Inc. (PCSI), a non-profit organization that assists troubled homeowners at no charge. PCSI services include confidential counseling to families who are in danger of losing their homes through foreclosure. The counseling consists of a personal interview and the development of a case management plan. A working relationship is established between the homeowner and lender and so as to determine the best relief measures.
13-P-2.5 Increase the supply of rental housing available and affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate-income households, and in particular large families.
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and operate the Section 8
Housing Choice Voucher
Program. Increase the
number of vouchers
available, when possible.

Ongoing The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburg continues to provide rental housing assistance to approximately 948 Section 8 voucher holders, which includes 185 Housing Choice Vouchers for homeless veterans in Contra Costa County.

In 2017, the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburg opened the Housing Choice Voucher Wait List and conducted a lottery. In 2020, HA Staff began purging the Wait List in preparation in assisting applicants who were selected for consideration when funding is available. In October, the HACP Staff applied for additional funding for Housing Choice Vouchers (Veterans’ Affairs Supportive Housing Vouchers aka VASH Vouchers) for homeless veterans in Contra Costa County. Additional VASH vouchers were awarded in Summer 2018 & Spring 2019.
13-P-2.5.B Continue to publicize the
Housing Choice Voucher
Program/benefits, and
encourage the participation
of single and multi-family
property owners.

Ongoing The Housing Authority continues to market the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program by directly contacting and informing landlords and property managers about the program and by keeping program information current on the City website. 13-P-2.5.C Provide support for the
development of rental units
for extremely low-, very low-
, low-, and moderate-income
households that are
developed by nonprofit
organizations by offering
technical assistance,
funding application
assistance, fee waivers and
deferrals, and financial
assistance if and when
available.

Ongoing Implemented on a case-by-case basis as affordable housing projects are proposed. 13-P-2.6 Encourage the incorporation of energy conservation design features in existing and future residential developments to conserve resources and reduce housing costs.
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rehabilitation loans and
possibly grants to low- and
moderate-income
homeowners to improve the
energy efficiency of their
residence and/or replace
existing energy inefficient
appliances.

Ongoing During the 2020-2021 fiscal year, $10,000 of CDBG and $100,000 of Successor Agency funds were allocated for the housing rehabilitation program to sustain the existing housing stock, much of which is occupied by low-income residents. During the same period, $43,966 was expended under the Housing Rehabilitation program and assisted 2 Pittsburg residents with the renovation of their homes. 13-P-2.6.B Create incentives such as a
density bonus or priority
permitting for developments
that exceed state energy
efficiency standards by 20
percent as part of a
comprehensive update of
the development review
process of the Climate
Action Plan (whichever
comes first). Support the
use of solar heating and
cooling homes, consistent
with adopted building,
mechanical, and plumbing
codes.
2015-2020 This program has not been implemented.
13-P-2.6.C Work with public and private
financing entities to develop
a grant or long-term loan
program fund to fund the
installation of solar panels
on single-family and
multifamily residential
developments to reduce
energy consumption and
2015-2020 This program has not been implemented.
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owners. Examples of such
partnerships include but are
not limited to Pittsburg
Power Company, California
FIRST Energy Savings
Financing, Figtree PACE
Program and expansion of
the City’s involvement into
the HERO Program to
include residential uses.
13-P-2.6.D Utilize efficient design
principles in the site
planning of new
subdivisions to enhance the
quality of life of Pittsburg
residents. Closely follow the
guidelines set forth in the
adopted Green Building
Development Review Design
Guidelines and ensure that
the City’s Climate Action
Plan includes
neighborhood, site, and
building design to maximize
energy efficiency and smart
growth principles and an
incentive process to comply
with the adopted Green
Building Development
Review Design Guidelines
(see also Program 2.6.B).
2015-2020 Implemented on a case-by-case basis as development projects are proposed.

Eliminating Discrimination
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13-P-3.1 Promote fair housing opportunities for all people. 13-P-3.1.A Prohibit housing
discrimination on the basis
of age, race, ethnic or
national origin, physical or
psychological special need,
religion, sex, sexual
orientation, familial status,
or source of income in all
projects which receive local
public funds.

Ongoing. The City is subject to and enforces state and federal fair housing laws. In addition, all agreements signed by the City contain a non-discrimination clause stating that there shall be no discrimination with regard to the rental or sale of units and no preference shall be given to any particular class or group of people except to the extent that the affordable units are provided to households that meet the minimum income requirements. 13-P-3.1.B Amend the Zoning
Ordinance to include a
definition of employee
housing as defined in Health
and Safety Code Section
17021.5 and 17008 and to
allow such housing for six
or fewer residents in
residential districts subject
only to restrictions
applicable to other
residential uses of the same
type in the same zone.
2015-2017 This program is not yet completed.
13-P-3.1.C Continue to address
impediments to fair housing
choice identified in the
Contra Costa Consortium’s
Analysis of impediments to
Fair Housing Choice.

Adhere to the
time frame
established in
the Analysis
of
Impediments
Currently, Pittsburg Housing Authority staff provides individual counseling on eligibility requirements, credit issues, and pre- and post-homeownership counseling. This program will continue to be implemented on an ongoing basis depending on the availability of funding.
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Housing
Choice
13-P-3.1.D Continue to fund tenant-
landlord counseling
services to help resolve
problems and conflicts that
occur in tenant/landlord
relationships. Publicize the
availability of these public
resources through the City’s
website, and through the
display and dissemination
of written materials (in both
English and Spanish) at City
Hall and the Pittsburg
Library.

Annually Currently, Pittsburg Housing Authority staff provides individual counseling on eligibility requirements, credit issues, and pre- and post-homeownership counseling. This program will continue to be implemented on an ongoing basis depending on the availability of funding.
13-P-3.1.E Give preference to persons
who live and/or work within
the City of Pittsburg in the
purchase or rental of local
price restricted housing
units constructed and/or
acquired with local
affordable housing funds.

Ongoing A local resident and employee preference policy was implemented for all participants in the First Time Homebuyer Program prior to its dissolution; however, there is no local preference policy for potential occupants of inclusionary housing units. 13-P-3.1.F Continue to refer families to
Pacific Community Services
(PCS) for fair housing
issues or complaints.

Provide posters with fair
housing referral information
in the lobby area of the
Ongoing Currently, the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburg staff refers fair housing issues to PCS. Fair housing information, including complaint forms and City contact information is available online. The Housing Authority Website will continue to be updated throughout the coming year. This program will continue to be implemented on an ongoing basis depending on the availability of funding.
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and add information to the
Housing Authority’s
website.

Housing Stock Preservation
Goal 4. Improve and preserve the existing housing stock including affordable housing units, where feasible and appropriate. 13-P-4.1 Support the conservation and rehabilitation of existing for-sale housing stock (including mobile homes) through a balanced program of code enforcement and property improvements.
13-P-4.1.A Continue to investigate
complaints and take
appropriate action involving
Building and Housing Code
violations in single-family
and multi-family rental
housing.

Ongoing The Building Division administers the City’s Residential Rental Inspection Program which was established in 2006, with the adoption of Ordinance No. 06-1259. The Rental Inspection Program involves the identification and registration of rental properties in the City, the physical inspection of properties, and the issuance of correction notices and citations in order to gain compliance. This is accomplished through inspection, notification, communication, and the issuance of citations. The Building Division is also a key member of the City’s Code Enforcement Team. The team includes staff from the Police Department, Engineering and Planning Divisions, the City Manager’s office, and the City Attorney’s office. This group systematically addresses the more egregious Municipal Code violations in addition to establishing a proactive response to citizens’ concerns.

During the 2020-2021 fiscal year, $152,000 in CDBG funds was allocated to Code Enforcement activities to investigate complaints and take appropriate action involving residential code violations.
13-P-4.1.B Continue to offer housing
rehabilitation loans to
owners of single-family and
multi-family residences.

Utilize funds and/or other
resources made available
through CDBG and other
sources. Institute a local
preference policy for
residents and those who
work and/or study in
Pittsburg when
administering the program.

Ongoing;
utilize funds
annually or as
funds become
available;
institute a
local
preference
policy by 2017
Currently, the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburg staff provides counseling on eligibility requirements, credit issues, and pre- and post-homeownership on an individual l basis. Though no activities were funded by CDBG during the Program Year, the Successor Agency for the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Pittsburg, partnered up with Pacific Community Services Inc. (PCSI), a non-profit organization that assists troubled homeowners at no charge. PCSI services include confidential counseling to families who are in danger of losing their homes through foreclosure. The counseling consists of a personal interview and the development of a case management plan. Local preference policy has not yet been implemented.
13-P-4.2 Utilize public funds to preserve rent restricted units at risk of conversion to market rate and conserve and rehabilitate the existing supply of housing affordable and made available to extremely low, very low, low and/or moderate-income households, when and where appropriate.
13-P-4.2.A Set aside 20 to 40% of the
City’s annual Community
Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds for housing
programs, including but not
limited to rehabilitation
programs that remediate
lead paint, eliminate
building code violations,
and result in more energy
efficient homes.

Annually During the 2020-2021 fiscal year $10,000 of CDBG and $100,000 of Successor Agency funds were allocated for the housing rehabilitation program to sustain the existing housing stock, much of which is occupied by low-income residents. During the same period, $43,966 was expended under the Housing Rehabilitation program and assisted 2 Pittsburg residents with the renovation of their homes. 13-P-4.2.B Monitor rent-restricted units
at-risk of conversion to
market rate and meet with
property owners to explore
possible options/incentives
Start two
years before
expiration
date for each
development
The Successor Agency to the City of Pittsburg (former Redevelopment Agency) is responsible for the ongoing monitoring of units that are at risk of conversion to market rate. Redevelopment staff maintains lists of all deed-restricted housing units and monitors the status of the units. Units at risk of conversion would be eligible for rehabilitation grants and loans in exchange for maintaining deed restrictions on the units. 187
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affordable housing stock.

Facilitate preservation of at-
risk units through
cooperative partnerships
with non-profit housing
provider(s), when feasible
and appropriate. This
includes monitoring the
planned renewal of Section
8 Certificates for Lido
Square and East Santa Fe
Apartments, facilitating the
renewal process when
needed, and utilizing public
funds, if available, to
purchase covenants in
and/or substantially
rehabilitate the units for
continued restriction of their
affordability. Support
developer and nonprofit
applications for other state
and federal funds available
to them for the preservation
of units at risk of conversion
and for the rehabilitation of
the existing housing stock.

Notice tenants of at-risk
units about available
resources.

Affordable units at risk of converting for the 2015-2023 Housing Element reporting period include: Lido Square Townhomes, East Santa Fe Avenue Apartments, and the Woods Grove Apartments (formerly Woods Manor).

The deed restriction for the Woods Grove Apartments was set to expire on January 1, 2019. However, the apartments were purchased by a third party and are undergoing substantial rehabilitation. The affordability covenants for this property has also been extended for an additional 55 years. The Woods Grove Apartments contains a total 80 affordable units. Sixty-nine units were to be set aside for low income and 11 units were to be set aside for very low-income households.
13-P-4.2.C Evaluate and monitor resale
restrictions for new
inclusionary units to
determine if the market rate
price is higher than the
Ongoing on
case-by-case
basis
Implemented on a case-by-case basis as restricted units become available for sale. 188
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Should the market price be
lower or at the inclusionary
home price, consider
foregoing resale restrictions
on a case-by-case basis.

Neighborhood Design Quality
Goal 5. Enhance the visual quality of Pittsburg’s residential neighborhoods. 13-P-5.1 Enhance the quality and variety of new home designs and home additions to ensure an attractive living environment. 13-P-5.1.A Conduct a comprehensive
update of the Development
Review Design Guidelines to
require a high quality of
design for new and existing
residential development.

Ensure that the guidelines
require that a certain
percentage of new homes
within new subdivisions be
limited to one story in height
and/or regulate second-
story elements to provide
increased variety in building
planes on all building
elevations.
2017-2020 This program to further update the DRDG has not yet been implemented. In November 2010, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 9864, amending the Development Review Design Guidelines to include “Green Building Design Guidelines.” Existing residential development and subdivision guidelines were amended to eliminate policies deemed inconsistent with environmental and pedestrian-friendly principles.

In 2017, Senate Bill 35 (SB 35) established a mandated, streamlined ministerial review process for multifamily residential projects that pay prevailing wage for construction labor.

The intent of this law is to exempt qualifying projects from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and limit the local government agency’s project review to compliance with locally adopted “objective design and development standards.” The City has received a $103,333 grant to cover the cost of a professional design consultant to develop the objective design standards from Pittsburg’s existing Development Design Standards and specific plans. This work will get underway in 2021. 13-P-5-2 Enhance the built environment through citywide landscaping efforts including the installation of street trees that will grow to create a street tree canopy along roadways and sidewalks. 13-P-5.2.A Publicize the existing street
tree program in
Ongoing This program has not been implemented.
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trees are scarce. Expand the
program as funds become
available.
13-P-5.2.B Adopt a Tree Preservation
Ordinance is to promote the
health, safety, welfare, and
quality of life of the
residents of the City through
the protection of specified
trees located on private
property within the City, and
the establishment of
standards for removal,
maintenance, and planting
of trees.
2015-2016 Implemented. In 2015, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 15-1390, establishing a citywide tree preservation ordinance. The City has begun mapping developer-installed protected trees as part of its GIS.
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