CITY OF PITTSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY CONCURRENT/SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
DATE: March 20, 2023
LOCATION: Council Chamber, City Hall, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS
Shanelle Scales-Preston, Mayor/Chair
Juan Antonio Banales, Vice-Mayor/Chair
Jelani Killings, Council/Agency Member
Dionne Adams, Council/Agency Member
Angelica Lopez, 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)
Mayor Scales-Preston called the Special Meeting for Closed Session to order at 5:32 P.M. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, CA for the following item:
1. 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
City Attorney Mooney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding existing tigato noted abe. The City Council voted 3-1 with Mayor Scales-Preston, Members Killings and Adams in favor, Member Lopez opposed, and Vice-Mayor Banales recused because of a conflict of interest arising from a real property interest in his residence, to appeal the court's decision on attorney's fees and costs to petitioner Save Mount Diablo in participation with the developer Discovery Builders Inc., Faria Land Investors LLC, in the petition for Writ of Mandate brought by Save Mount Diablo asserting CEQA violations related to the Faria project. The developer is contractually obligated to pay the fees and costs. The City has a contractual obligation to cooperate in the litigation defense. There will be no financial impact to the City.
A Special Meeting Joint with City Council and Planning Commission Workshop was convened at 6:23 P.M. to discuss the Housing Element.
ROLL CALL
All City Council Members were in attendance.
Planning Commissioner Alvin Jackson was absent.
Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 1 of 4 March 20, 2023 The Housing Element Workshop began at 6:23 P.M. and was adjourned at 6:48 P.M. to the regular City Council meeting.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Captain Wentz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS
World Down Syndrome Day
Cesar Chavez Day
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/REMARKS
City Manager Evans reported on upcoming City events.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following spoke regarding the tragedy of the hit and run on Stoneman Avenue.
Tanicia Currie, Pittsburg
Matthew Johnson, Pittsburg
Mark Linde, Pittsburg
Douglas Corbin, Pittsburg
Pat Payton, Pittsburg
Darcel Washington, Pittsburg
Wolfgang Croskey, Pittsburg, invited everyone to this year's Seafood Festival The Mayor called for a five minute recess, and reconvened after five minutes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Member Killings attended the Public Safety Subcommittee, Economic Development and Waterfront Subcommittee,
Vice-Mayor Banales attended the Infrastructure and Transportation subcommittee meeting.
COMBINED CITY COUNCIL, PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND
PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CONSIDERATION
10. Adoption of City Council, Pittsburg Power Company, Successor Agency for the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Pittsburg, and the Pittsburg Arts & Community Foundation and Resolutions Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Based on Year End Revenue and Expenditure Projections
Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 2 of 4 March 20, 2023 On Motion by Member Killings, seconded by Member Adams to adopt and carried unanimously.
11. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Opposing Initiative Number 21-0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
Wolfgang Croskey, Pittsburg, spoke regarding fees associated with this initiative.
After City Council discussion, this item was pulled by the Mayor to return to the Council with more information. No vote was taken.
12. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing an Application for a Delta Conservancy Climate, Access, and Resource (CAR) 22 Grant
On Motion by Member Killings, seconded by Member Adams to adopt and carried unanimously.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
There were no conflicts of interest statements.
COMBINED CITY COUNCIL, PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG
GHAD II CONSENT CALENDAR
On Motion by Vice-Mayor/Chair Banales, seconded by Member Adams to adopt and carried unanimously.
13. Minutes of March 6, 2023
Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Allocation of FY 2020/21 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Grant Funding
Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Second Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. for Building Inspector and Chief Building Official Services
16. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance and Appropriation of the Board of State and Community Corrections' Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Award
COUNCIL REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice-Mayor Banales requested exploring an item for setting up an academic scholarship program for City employees.
On Motion by Vice-Mayor Banales, seconded by Member Adams and approved unanimously.
Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 3 of 4 March 20, 2023 Mayor Scales-Preston requested exploring a Pittsburg Promise Program for the youth in the community.
She also asked whether the item discussing pedestrian lighting around schools will be on a future agenda.
COUNCIL MEMBER REMARKS
Member Killings appreciated staff for the waterfront feasibility study of ferry service in Pittsburg.
Mayor Scales Preston thanked the Recreation Department for the Hoop Bus activity and he sott openina of the Marina Center
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 P.M. to March 20, 2023 in memory of Jack Garcia.
Respectfully submitted,
Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 4 of 4 March 20, 2023