Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 1 of 5 September 18, 2023
CITY OF PITTSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES
DATE: September 18, 2023
LOCATION: Marina Center, Conference Room, 540 Marina Blvd, 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 regular meeting to order at 7:21 P.M. in the Marina Center, Conference Room, 540 Marina Blvd, Pittsburg, CA. after convening at 5:42 P.M. in Closed Session for the following items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL FOR SUCCESSOR AGENCY —
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of cases: one
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Section 54957.6
City designated representatives: Jennifer Brizel, Director of Human Resources
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
Mayor Scales-Preston stated that the City Council gave direction to staff.
ROLL CALL
Member Lopez was absent and excused.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chief Addington led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS
3. National Hispanic Heritage Month
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS/REMARKS
City Manager Evans stated that the City had been awarded a two (2) million-dollar Forestry Grant. He also thanked ACCE representatives for attending and provided information on what the City of Pittsburg is doing and has done to help with their efforts.
Assistant City Manager Aliotti gave an update on upcoming City events and noted that the City Council Chamber updates are still underway, and meetings will continue to take place at the Marina Center, 340 Marina Blvd, Pittsburg, CA.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comments on rent stabilization, tenant rights and deplorable living conditions were received from:
Norma Heid
Nicole Arrington
Devin Williams
Kamilah Miller
Malcom Miller
Latina Simpkins
Patricia Aguiar
Christian Copeland
Gavin Payton, Pittsburg, spoke in support of ACCE. He also extended an invitation to the City Council and the community for a youth NAACP banquet taking place on November 4, 2023. Proceeds from this event will go towards a youth scholarship.
Siu Ling, Pittsburg, spoke about concerns regarding illegal activity taking place at the Marina parking lot.
Mayor Scales-Preston acknowledged those who spoke regarding their housing concerns and asked staff to check in on Woods Grove and Kirker Creek apartments. She also asked Chief Addington to follow up with speaker Siu Ling regarding her concerns.
City Manager Evans stated he would have staff follow up on the concerns brought before the City Council.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Banales attended the Finance committee meeting.
Member Killings attended the Public Safety and Economic Development committee meetings.
Member Adams attended the Infrastructure and Transportation committee meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
4. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving the 2022-2023 Community Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 September 18, 2023 Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
On Motion by Member Killings, seconded by Member Adams and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Adams, Banales, Killings, Scales-Preston
ABSENT: Lopez
5. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing Use of the Bond Opportunities for Land Development (“BOLD”) Program and Authorizing the California Municipal Finance Authority to Accept Applications from Property Owners, Conduct Proceedings and Levy Special Taxes Within the Territory of City of Pittsburg Pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as Amended; and Authorizing Related Actions
City Manager Evans stated this item would be pulled from the agenda and brought back at a later date.
6. Introduction and Waive First Reading of Two Ordinances for the Objective Design Standards 2023 Project: 1) Adding Article XXI to Chapter 18.84 of the Pittsburg Municipal Code; and 2) Amending the Zoning Map for Certain Multi-family Housing and Mixed-use Development Projects to Further Housing Production Consistent with State Law
City Manager Evans stated this item would be pulled from the agenda and continued to the October 02, 2023, meeting.
CONSIDERATION
7. Adoption of a City Council Resolution of Intent to Establish an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District and Public Financing Authority.
Vice Mayor Banales recused himself from this item as his employer owns parcels in the areas eligible for proposed Districts. Vice Mayor Banales left the dais at this time.
On Motion by Member Killings, seconded by Member Adams and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Adams, Killings, Scales-Preston
ABSENT: Banales [Recused], Lopez
8. Adoption of a Minute Order to Approve City Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2023-24
On Motion by Member Killings, seconded by Member Banales and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Adams, Banales, Killings, Scales-Preston
ABSENT: Lopez
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
There were no conflict of interest statements.
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COMBINED CITY COUNCIL, PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION,
PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY, SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG GHAD II AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
Adrian Badger, Pittsburg, expressed concerns with the name selection for the signage that is being proposed as part of the Reviving the Heart of Pittsburg project (Item 12).
On Motion by Member Adams, seconded by Member Killings and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Adams, Banales, Killings, Scales-Preston
ABSENT: Lopez
9. Minutes of August 21, 2023
10. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement Between the City of Pittsburg and the Bay Harbor Park Homeowners Association.
11. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting Project 3123—Oak Hills Park Restroom as Complete and Authorize the City Engineer to File a Notice of Completion.
12. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting the Plans and Specifications and Awarding Project 3019—Reviving the Heart of Pittsburg Pride.
13. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Funds for Project 8336, Americana Park Bypass Channel.
14. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Fund and Urban Counties Grant for Project 3040-Buchanan Park Pond Loop Replacement.
15. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting a Federal Earmark and Authorizing Matching Funds for Design and Construction of the Pittsburg Center Smart Pilot Project.
16. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Contract for Investment Advisory Services to Chandler Asset Management.
17. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement Between the City of Pittsburg and Peregrine Technologies.
18. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement between the City of Pittsburg and the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Forensic Services Division.
19. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving the Contract Amendment for Public Safety Family Counseling Group, Inc. formerly dba Psychological Services Group.
20. Adoption of Two Ordinances Amending Title 18 of the Pittsburg Municipal Code Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Amending Title 18 Miscellaneous Text Amendments.
21. Adoption of a Pittsburg Power Company Resolution Approving the 2022 Annual Power Source Disclosure Report to the California Energy Commission.
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COUNCIL REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no requests for future agenda items.
COUNCIL MEMBER REMARKS
Mayor Scales-Preston reported on events she attended over the weekend which included Seafood Festival, Day on the Green Car Show, and an NAACP Banquet. She also mentioned that the 50+ Club is having an art competition and encouraged everyone to participate.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. to October 02, 2023.
Respectfully submitted,
Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk