BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURG In the Matter of:
Recommending the City Council
1) Assign Zoning )
of PD (Planned Development) District to Properties )
Located within the Pittsburg Technology Park Specific ) Plan Area, 2) Adopt the Pittsburg Technology Park )
Specific Plan, 3) Approve the Vesting Tentative Map ) Resolution No. 10255 for a 12-Lot Major Subdivision, and 4) Certify the Final ) Program Environmental Impact Report and Adopt )
CEQA Findings of Fact and a Mitigation Monitoring )
and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Pittsburg )
Technology Park Specific Plan Project, Planning )
Application No. 24-0028 (PD, SUBD, EIR) )
The Planning Commission DOES
RESOLVE as follows:
Section 1. Background
A. On March 1, 2018, the 175
-acre Delta View Golf Course ceased operations and
closed.
B. On March 19, 2018, the City Council directed staff to explore the possible uses suggested by the public for the site, and to bring options back for further consideration.
C. On May 7, 2018, the City Council held a public meeting related to potential options available for reuse of the site. At the conclusion of that meeting, direction was provided to pursue both economic development and multi-purpose recreational opportunities, with the idea that economic development would help generate the funds needed to develop new diverse recreational opportunities for the community.
D. The City subsequently entered into an Option Agreement with a developer for a conceptual technology park development on a portion of the former Delta View Golf Course which led to informational meetings in 2019 with the Land Use Subcommittee, Planning Commission and local residents.
E. On March 22, 2024, Stephanie Morgan Whitmore of WSP USA, on behalf of Pittsburg Data Hub, LLC, filed Planning Application No. AP-24 -0028 (PD, SUBD,
EIR) for the proposed Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan and Vesting Tentative Map for a 12-Lot Major Subdivision (and associated Environmental Impact Report) on an approximately 76.38-acre site located on the eastern half of the former Delta View Golf Course, south of West Leland Road, located at 2222 Golf Club Road. Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs): 095-160-001, 095-160-002 Attachment 5
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and 094-080-046.
F. The proposed project is governed by the applicable goals and policies of the 2040 General Plan and the Pittsburg Municipal Code (PMC). Specific Plans are also governed by Government Code section 65450.
G. PMC section 18.16.020 identifies the Planning Commission as the advisory body to the City Council on proposed zoning changes, including amendments to reclassify properties to Planned Development (PD) Districts, and requires that the Planning Commission determine, prior to making its recommendation, that:
1. t he change proposed is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan and applicable specific plan;
2. in the case of a base district, overlay district or general land use regulation, the change proposed is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed for, the land use district for which it is proposed;
3. a community need is demonstrated for the change proposed; and
4. i ts adoption will be in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice.
H. PMC section 18.62.060(A) states that a specific plan shall be processed at the same time as consideration of the application for reclassification to a PD district and that a recommendation of the Planning Commission to reclassify to a PD district must also include a recommendation for City Council approval of a specific plan.
I. PMC section 17.12.010 identifies the Planning Commission as the advisory body to the City Council on proposed tentative maps when consolidated with one or more applications for other approvals which are subject to final approval by the City Council. In order to recommend City Council approval of a Vesting Tentative Map, the Planning Commission must determine, in accordance with PMC section
17.20.060(c), that:
1. the proposed map is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan, or other applicable provision of PMC;
2. the site is physically suitable for the type of development;
3. the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development;
4. the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements will not cause 218
substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat;
5. the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not cause serious public health problems; and
6. the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision.
J. The City of Pittsburg, as lead agency, determined that the proposed Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan (Specific Plan) is a "project" within the meaning of CEQA. CEQA requires the preparation of an EIR prior to approving any project that may have a significant impact on the environment.
K. CEQA Guidelines identify several types of EIRs, each applicable to different project circumstances. Given the conceptual nature of future build out of the Plan Area described in the proposed Specific Plan, the EIR prepared for the proposed project is a Program EIR (“PEIR”), pursuant to the definition of Program EIR in CEQA Guidelines Section 15168.
L. From February 28, 2024, to March 29, 2024, the City, serving as the Lead Agency, distributed a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of an EIR for the proposed project (SCH #2024030184). The City held a public scoping meeting on March 14, 2024, to provide an opportunity for the public and representatives of public agencies to address the scope of the PEIR. Based on feedback received during the NOP period, the PEIR was drafted to address potentially significant impacts associated with the following 15 environmental topic areas: aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, cultural and tribal cultural resources, geology, greenhouse gas emissions and energy, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use and planning, noise, population and housing, public services and recreation, transportation, utilities and service systems, and wildfire.
M. On July 3, 2024, the City circulated a Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Draft PEIR for the proposed project for a 45-day public review period beginning July 3, 2024, and ending on August 19, 2024. City staff held a public meeting on July 25, 2024, to introduce the project and accept public comment on the Draft PEIR for the proposed project. Comments were accepted during the meeting and in advance of the meeting, via voice messages and email, as well as throughout the public comment period via U.S. mail and email.
N. As identified in the Draft PEIR, significance criteria thresholds in CEQA Guidelines Appendix G were addressed for each topic area identified in the NOP distributed at the start of the EIR process. All topic areas were found to have a less than significant environmental impact, seven areas with mitigation incorporated: Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural and Tribal Resources, 219
Geology and Soils, Noise, Transportation and Circulation and Wildfires.
O. The City received 12 comment letters during the 45-day review period for the Draft PEIR. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15088, the Final PEIR responds to the written comments received on the Draft PEIR. No new significant environmental impacts or issues, beyond those already covered in the Draft PEIR for the proposed project were raised during the comment period.
Responses to comments received during the comment period do not involve any new significant impacts or add “significant new information” that would require recirculation of the Draft PEIR pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5.
P. The Draft PEIR and Final PEIR combined constitute the complete Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan PEIR. The City Council is the approval body for certification of the PEIR. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15025 (c), the Planning Commission must consider the Draft and Final PEIRs as an advisory body that is making a recommendation on the proposed project.
Q. Section 15091 of CEQA requires the City to make written findings when it approves a project for which an EIR was certified. For this reason, the Final PEIR document for the proposed Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan is accompanied by CEQA Findings of Fact. These findings are recommended to be adopted by the City Council as part of certification of the Final PEIR.
R. Section 15097 of CEQA requires all State and local agencies to establish monitoring or reporting programs for projects approved by a public agency whenever approval involves the adoption specified environmental findings (CEQA Findings of Fact) related to EIRs. A Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the proposed project has been developed. Monitoring and documenting the implementation of mitigation measures will be coordinated by the City of Pittsburg. The MMRP is recommended to be adopted by the City Council as part of certification of the Final PEIR.
S. On or prior to Friday, August 30, 2024, in accordance with Government Code sections 65090 and 65091, and PMC section 18.14.020, a “Notice of Public Hearing,” for the September 10, 2024, public hearing on this item was published in the East County Times; was posted at City Hall, the Pittsburg Library, and on the “Public Notices” section of the City’s website. The City also mailed the notice via U.S. mail to owners of property located within 500 feet of the Plan Area, sent the notice to local service agencies whose services might be affected by the proposed project, and to individuals who had previously filed a written request for such notice. Lastly, a copy of the notice was posted on www.nextdoor.com (“Nextdoor”) and was sent directly to all subscribed residents in the Nextdoor neighborhoods adjacent to the project site.
T. On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on Planning Application No. AP-24-0028 (PD, SUBD, EIR), at which time 220
additional oral and/or written testimony was considered.
Section 2. Findings
A. Based on the Planning Commission staff report entitled, “Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan, AP-24-0028 (PD, SUBD, EIR),” dated September 10, 2024, and based on all the information contained in the Planning Division files on the project, 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 public hearing, the Planning Commission finds that:
1. All recitals above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
2. The Draft PEIR and Final PEIR prepared for this project were prepared in compliance with Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq, and that the Commission has independently reviewed and considered the information contained therein.
Zoning Map:
3. Pursuant to PMC section 18.16.020, before the Planning Commission makes its recommendation on an application for (1) a change of zoning district applicable to the subject property or (2) a change in the text of a land use regulation, it shall make specific written findings in accordance with PMC 18.48.030.
4. PMC section 18.62.060(A) states that a specific plan shall be processed at the same time as consideration of the application for reclassification to a PD district and that a recommendation of the Planning Commission to reclassify to a PD district must also include a recommendation for City Council approval of a specific plan.
5. The proposed Zoning Map Amendment to reclassify properties located within the Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan Area to a Planned Development (PD) District is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the 2040 General Plan and the applicable specific plan in that:
a. The Plan Area is designated as “Employment Industrial Center (ECI)” in the 2040 General Plan. This land use
designation is described in the 2040 General Plan as
“fostering vibrant, diverse, and dynamic employment hubs that accommodate technology, advanced manufacturing,
logistics, and other sectors that generate substantial
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employment opportunities; uses may include administrative, financial, business, professional, medical and public offices, business incubators, research and development, custom and light manufacturing, limited assembly, warehousing and
distribution, data centers, technology and innovation, energy, hospitals and large-scale medical facilities, services, light and heavy automobile services, and supporting commercial uses”.
b. Permitted land uses within the Plan Area are based on the “Employment Center Industrial (ECI)” land use designation.
Each permitted use, such as, administrative, business and professional offices, financial offices, government/public offices and medical offices would be subject to the
development standards and design guidelines and land use entitlement procedures and actions outlined in the proposed Specific Plan.
c. The proposed Specific Plan would guide development for a diverse employment center on a vacant portion of the former Delta View Golf Course. The proposed Specific Plan serves as a policy document with guidelines to develop a
technology park. The proposed Specific Plan would be
consistent with the City’s goal of providing a mix and
distribution of uses on an under-utilized site (Goal 2-1).
d. The proposed Specific Plan will identify and allocate adequate lands in strategic locations throughout Pittsburg to accommodate and encourage employment growth, focusing
on sectors that provide high-paid and high-quality jobs and continue to promote business development sites through
Think Pittsburg and other local programs (Policy 2-P-4.1).
e. The proposed Specific Plan will encourage the development and intensification of employment centers, including high quality, professional office campuses, business parks, and industrial parks, located in areas fully served by public facilities and services, located along major arterials with easy freeway access and with access from public transit, and accessible to bicyclists and pedestrians (Policy 2-P-4.2).
f. The proposed Specific Plan will promote business
development in a range of sectors that contribute to the local and regional economy, provide high-wage and skilled jobs for Pittsburg residents (Goal G-2-4).
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g. The proposed Specific Plan will support office, business, and industrial land uses that will improve the City’s employment base through high-quality, well-paid jobs that attract the technology, energy, and industrial sectors desired by the community (Policy 2-P-4.5).
h. The proposed Specific Plan will facilitate attraction, retention, and expansion of businesses that meet the City’s economic development objectives and maintain a desirable climate for conducting business in and with the City (Goal G-6-2).
i. The proposed Specific Plan will encourage new businesses and project development under the Employment Center
Industrial land use classification (Policy 6-P-2.14).
6. The proposed Zoning Map Amendment to reclassify properties located within the Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan Area to a Planned Development (PD) District is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed for, the land use district for which it is proposed, in that allowable uses within the Plan Area are permitted within the IL-O Zoning District Overlay and would be regulated by the Site Design, Development Standards and Design Guidelines within the proposed Specific Plan.
7. There is a community need for the proposed Zoning Map Amendment to reclassify properties located within the Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan Area to a Planned Development (PD) District in that future development consistent with the proposed Specific Plan: 1) would help achieve the objectives in the Economic Development Element of the 2040 General Plan by expanding business opportunities and encouraging employment growth as it improves the jobs/housing balance, 2) would create additional employment opportunities within the City and generate property and sales taxes on vacant, underutilized sites to help contribute to the City’s revenue stream and 3) would allow for employment- generating uses that follow the prescribed development standards and design guidelines within the proposed Specific Plan.
8. Adoption of the proposed Zoning Map Amendment to reclassify properties located within the Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan Area to a Planned Development (PD) District would be in conformity with the public convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice, in that the proposed Specific Plan is intended to be a long-range planning document which provides a framework for future buildout and development.
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Vesting Tentative Map for Major Subdivision:
9. The Vesting Tentative Map for the proposed 12-Lot, Major Subdivision is consistent with the 2040 General Plan land use designation of Employment Industrial Center, as described in Section 2.A.5.a above, and the proposed Specific Plan.
10. The project site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed in that the site is vacant and undeveloped, the proposed building envelopes avoid sensitive habitat and the site is surrounded by existing infrastructure, minimizing the amount of work and investment needed to extend utilities and services to the site.
11. The project site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development, in that lands south of the Plan Area are owned by the Keller Canyon Landfill Company, and land uses east of and neighboring the Plan Area are within a designated Pacific Gas & Electric Corridor Conversion Overlay. While properties north of the Plan Area are primarily designated as “Low Density Residential,” there are also “Public/Institutional” uses all served primarily by West Leland Road.
12. The design of the proposed subdivision and accompanying improvements will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat, if the project is required to comply with all measures in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) included as Attachment 9 to the Staff Report described in Section 2.B below.
13. The design of the subdivision and type of improvements proposed will not cause serious public health problems, in that the project site is not listed on the California Department of Toxic Substances Control Hazardous Waste and Substances Site List and conditions of approval will require all site improvements comply with all local, City, State and federal regulations.
14. The design of the subdivision and type of improvements proposed will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision, in that there are no existing public access easements on the site. The proposed map identifies a new private roadway (with a public utility easement) that will connect the Plan Area to existing public roadways, and two options for emergency vehicle access into and around the site.
B. The Staff Report entitled, “Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan, AP-24-0028 (PD, SUBD, EIR),” dated September 10, 2024, is referenced hereto as additional support for findings.
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Section 3. Decision
Based on the findings and the authority set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt an ordinance and resolution to:
A. A mend the Zoning Map, as referenced in Pittsburg Municipal Code, Title 18 (Zoning Ordinance), section 18.04.020, to assign zoning of PD (Planned Development) District to properties located within the Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan Area as substantially presented in Exhibit A of this resolution; and
B. Adopt the Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan included as Attachment 2 to the Staff Report described in Section 2.B above; and
C. Approve Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (Tract No. 9700) subdividing the property described in section 1.E above into 12 lots for future development pursuant to the Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan, as substantially presented in Exhibit B of this resolution; and
D. Certify the Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan Project, a digital copy of which is provided as Attachment 7 to the Staff Report described in Section 2.B above; and
E. Adopt CEQA Findings of Fact and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan Project included as Attachments 8 and 9 to the Staff Report described in Section 2.B above.
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Section 4. Effective Date
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
On motion by Commissioner Gordon , seconded by Commissioner Foster, the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted the 10th day of September, 2024, by the Planning Commission of the City of Pittsburg, California by the following vote:
AYES: Gordon, Foster, Popova, Kobata
NAYES: Robinson, Smith
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Stokes
I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Pittsburg on September 10
, 2024.
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JOHN FUNDERBURG, SECRETARY
PITTSBURG PLANNING COMMISSION
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Attachment 6
Link to Draft PEIR
Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan, AP-24-0028 (PD, SUBD, EIR)
Available online at the link below:
https://www.pittsburgca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/16421/638555438800570000
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Attachment 7
Link to Final PEIR
Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan, AP-24-0028 (PD, SUBD, EIR)
Available online at the link below:
https://www.pittsburgca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/16644/638606258984319442
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65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
P: (925) 252-6900
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pittsburgca.gov
Community and Economic Development Department – Planning Division
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY COUNCIL of the City of Pittsburg will conduct a public hearing on:
DATE: November 4, 2024
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: City Council Chamber at City Hall
65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, California
Concerning the following matter:
Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan, AP-24-0028 (PD, SUBD, EIR) This is a public hearing on a request for City Council to adopt a resolution: 1) certifying the Final Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan, 2) adopting associated CEQA Findings of Fact and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and 3) approving a Vesting Tentative Map for a 12- lot Major Subdivision on an approximately 76.38- acre site located on the eastern half of the former Delta View Golf Course, south of West Leland Road, located at 2222 Golf Club Road. Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs): 095- 160-001, 095-160-002 and 094- 080- 046. This public hearing also includes a request for City Council to introduce and waive first reading of an ordinance assigning zoning of PD (Planned Development) District to properties located within the Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan Area (Plan Area) and adopting the Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan, AP- 24-0028 (PD, SUBD, EIR).
Environmental Determination
On February 28, 2024, the City published a Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed project (State Clearinghouse No. 2024030184). On July 3, 2024, the City published a Notice of Availability (NOA) of a Draft PEIR prepared for the proposed project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Section 15132). Following the close of the 45-day NOA public review period on August 19, 2024, the City prepared a Final PEIR for the proposed project (which includes the Draft PEIR, comments on the Draft PEIR, responses to comments on the Draft PEIR, and all revisions to the Draft PEIR). The Final PEIR must be c ertified by the City Council with Planning Application No. AP-24-0028 (PD, SUBD, EIR).
The Final PEIR and all related documents, including the proposed Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan, are available for download on the project website at:
https://www.pittsburgca.gov/services/community-development/planning/advanced-planning-special- projects/pittsburg-technology-park-specific-plan-project
A hardcopy of the Final PEIR for this project is available at Pittsburg City Hall (65 Civic Avenue) and the Pittsburg Library (80 Power Avenue). Special arrangements may also be made to view a hard copy by contacting the project planner , Alison Spells, directly via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (925) 252- 6987.
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Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan, AP-24-0028 (PD, SUBD, EIR) City Council Public Hearing Notice
Why am I receiving this notice?
Noticing requirements in Pittsburg Municipal Code (PMC) Section 18.14.020 require compliance with California Government Code Section
s 65090 and 65091, which requires the City to publish the Notice of the Public Hearing in the East County Times at least 10 days prior to the public hearing. In addition, the City also posted the notice at City Hall, the Pittsburg Library, and on the City’s website. The City also sent the notice to local service agencies whose services might be affected by the proposed project , and to individuals who had previously filed a written request for public hearing notices. A copy of the notice was also posted on www.nextdoor.com (“Nextdoor”) and sent directly to all subscribed residents in Nextdoor neighborhoods adjacent to the Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan Area.
Where can I get more information about this project?
The complete file for this project is available for public inspection; please contact the project planner listed above to make necessary arrangements. Any persons requiring additional accommodation to review this notice, including visually impaired persons, may contact the Planning Main Line at (925) 252- 4920.
What can I do if I have comments on the project?
Comments or objections to the project can be made by writing or through e-mailed testimony prior to the meeting or provided orally during the meeting. Written comments citing the project name may be emailed to the project planner listed above or may be mailed or delivered to Pittsburg Planning Division, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565. Pursuant to Section 65009 of the California Government Code, if you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence on the matter delivered to this agency at, or prior to the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division before the hearing body’s action on the matter will become a part of the administrative record.
_________________________________
JOHN FUNDERBURG
Assistant Director, Community and
Economic Development Department
Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan Area
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CITY OF PITTSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES
DATE: October 07, 2024
LOCATION: Council Chamber, City Hall, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS
Juan Antonio Banales, Mayor/Chair
Jelani Killings, Vice-Mayor/Chair
Dionne Adams, Council/Agency Member
Angelica Lopez, Council/Agency Member
Shanelle Scales-Preston, 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)
Vice Mayor Killings called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, CA after having convened at 6:07 P.M. for Closed Session for the following Closed Session:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of cases: two
The City Attorney stated that the City Council gave approval to initiate litigation in two matters by a vote of 4-0, Mayor Banales was absent. Once the actions are formally commenced, the actions, defendants or other particulars will be disclosed to anyone upon inquiry, unless an exemption applies.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Banales was absent and excused.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Killings led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
2. Police Department Update
PROCLAMATIONS
3. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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4. National Arts and Humanities Month
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/REMARKS
City Manager Evans noted that item #5 (Public Hearing), would be continued to the November 4, 2024, regular meeting of the City Council.
Assistant City Manager Aliotti gave an update on Community events.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alysia Delk and Megan Hernandez, representatives of People who Care (PWC), gave an update on their literacy program and asked for collaboration between PWC and Pittsburg Unified School District on allowing sixteen and seventeen-year-olds to vote for School Board candidates. As they feel this would prepare them for future Elections as adults.
Nicole Arrington, Pittsburg, thanked the City Council and City Manager for providing a letter of support that was sent to the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA). She noted that ILWU Local 6 needs support as they are going through wage negotiations.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were none.
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Adoption of a Resolution Certifying the Final Program Environmental Impact Report, Adopting CEQA Findings of Fact and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Approving a Vesting Tentative Map; and Introduction and Waive First Reading of an Ordinance Assigning Zoning of Planned Development District to Properties Located Within the Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan Area and Adopting the Pittsburg Technology Park Specific Plan, AP-24-0028 (PD, SUBD, EIR)
As noted in City Manager remarks, this was continued to the November 4, 2024, regular meeting of the City Council.
CONSIDERATION
6. Adoption of a City Council Minute Order to Discuss Proposition 36
Vice Mayor Killings was in support of Prop 36 , as this would give the Police Department the tools to combat retail theft and help with public safety.
Council Member Scales-Preston cautioned the Council when taking a stance, as this has never been done before for other propositions.
Council Member Adams noted she would support if it was done right and was equitable, not targeting people of color.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
There were no conflicts of interest statements.
COMBINED CITY COUNCIL, PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION,
PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY, SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG GHAD II AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
Bruce Ohlson, Pittsburg, commented on the Kirker Pass Road resurfacing (item # 10).
He asked for a dedicated bicycle lane to be provided if sufficient pavement was available, if there wasn’t sufficient space, he asked for it to be marked with appropriate markings.
On Motion by Member Lopez, seconded by Member Adams and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Adams, Killings, Lopez, Scales-Preston
ABSENT: Banales
7. Minutes of September 16, 2024
8. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement with Fehr & Peers, Inc., to Finalize the City of Pittsburg Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines and Thresholds to Evaluate Transportation Impacts Under the California Environmental Quality Act (Senate Bill 743)
9. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Agreement for Water and Sewer Supplies with Core & Main
10. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to an Agreement with Contra Costa County for Project 2608 Kirker Pass Road Surface Treatment
11. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing Expenditure of Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) Annual Allocations
12. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance and Appropriation of the State of California Cannabis Tax Fund Grant for DUI-Drug Enforcement
COUNCIL REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no requests for Future Agenda Items.
COUNCIL MEMBER REMARKS
Council Member Scales-Preston noted that she attended a successful 3rd annual Festa Italia event, where she presented a proclamation. She also attended a domestic violence event which was held at the Senior Center.
Vice Mayor Killings noted that he attended the 50th Anniversary celebration for Los Medanos College, where he presented a proclamation.
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ADJOURNMENT
This meeting was closed out in honor of Bette Boatman and adjourned at 7:49 P.M. to August 19, 2024.
Respectfully submitted,
Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
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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 Authorizing the Acceptance and Appropriation of the Office of Traffic Safety Grant Funds for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
MEETING DATE: November 4, 2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Pittsburg Police Department is seeking City Council authorization to accept and appropriate grant funds from the Office of Traffic Safety. The $150,000 grant will provide resources to fund various traffic enforcement and safety programs.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon award of the grant funds, the Police Department is requesting appropriation of $150,000 to the FY 2024-25 budget to fund overtime costs for supervisors, uniformed officers, and civilian staff to conduct (5) driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint operations, (15) DUI roving patrols, (4) collaborative DUI enforcement operations, (35) Traffic Enforcement Operations, in-state travel for approved DUI enforcement schools, and DUI enforcement equipment. State funds allocated under this agreement shall not exceed $150,000.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council approval of the attached resolution authorizing the acceptance and appropriation of funds and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to act on the City’s behalf relative to this grant including the establishment of necessary fiscal accounting.
BACKGROUND
The goal of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) is to induce motorists to drive safely. To achieve this goal, the STEP model combines intensive enforcement of a specific traffic safety law with extensive communication, education, and outreach informing the public about the enforcement activity. First used in Canada, the evolution of STEP has 235
brought high-visibility enforcement campaigns popularized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Click It or Ticket seat belt program.
SUBCOMMITTEE FINDINGS
This item was not presented to the Public Safety Subcommittee.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The premise of the STEP model is that an individual’s discomfort or fear of being stopped for a traffic safety violation outweighs the desire not to comply with the law. Like any good deterrence program designed to change motorists’ behavior, STEP is conducted throughout the year to maintain positive behavior, public awareness, and law enforcement engagement.
The major organizational components of a STEP are project staffing and management, problem identification and goal setting, and program and evaluation design. Each of these three components are vital to the success of a STEP.
For Pittsburg, the goal of the STEP is to reduce the number of victims killed and injured in all automobile crashes. This includes alcohol related and all other primary collision factor incidents. The Pittsburg Police Department will conduct selective traffic operations, DUI roving patrols, and a motorcycle safety operation as well as provide additional training related to DUI enforcement during a twelve-month grant period to meet this goal. These operations are very effective forms of enforcement and increase the perception of the risk of arrest if they are adequately publicized and highly visible to the public.
ATTACHMENT: Resolution
Report Prepared By: Steve Albanese, Chief of Police
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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURG
In the Matter of:
Authorizing Acceptance and Appropriation of the )
Office of Traffic Safety Grant Funds for the ) RESOLUTION NO. 24- Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) )
WHEREAS, the Pittsburg Police Department has applied for and was awarded $150,000 in grant program funds from the Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP); and
WHEREAS, the grant funds are intended to pay the City’s overtime costs for supervisors, uniformed officers and civilian staff to conduct selective traffic enforcement operations including; driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoints, DUI roving patrols, collaborative roving patrols, traffic safety patrols, educational presentations, equipment, and travel during the one year grant period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pittsburg hereby authorizes the City Manager to accept grant funds from the Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), allocate funds to pay for costs associated with conducting the DUI and traffic enforcement activities, and execute all necessary documents.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pittsburg at a regular meeting on the 4th of November 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
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Juan Antonio Banales, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
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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 Amending the Information and Communications Systems Fund 601 Operating Budget and
Reallocating Funds to ERP Project 1805
MEETING DATE: November 4, 2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council approved budget for Information and Communications System (Fund 601) for fiscal year 2024-25 is $3,204,716. Due to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds already allocated to the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Project 1805, Fund 601 will be revised.
FISCAL IMPACT
Fund 601 revenues will be decreased by $599,772 and expenditures will be decreased by $878,227, resulting in an anticipated surplus of $2,857.
In addition, $200,000 will be transferred from Fund 601 to Project 1805 for staff time related to the implementation of the ERP system.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council adopt the Resolution to reduce Information and Communications Systems Fund 601 budgeted revenues by $599,772, reduce budgeted expenditures by $878,227, and transfer $200,000 to Project 1805.
BACKGROUND
On June 17, 2024, the Pittsburg City Council adopted Resolution 24-14489, approving the City of Pittsburg’s Operating Budget for fiscal year 2024-25. Included in the annual operating budget are allocations to the Information and Communications Systems Fund 601, an internal service fund, which provides related services to departments throughout the City.
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Also on June 17,2024, Resolution 24-14499 allocated $2,068,227 of ARPA funds to the ERP Project 1805.
SUBCOMMITTEE FINDINGS
This item was presented to the Finance Management Subcommittee on October 18, 2024.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Further staff analysis of revenues and expenditures in Fund 601 has determined that $878,227 budgeted for computer software expenditures related to the City’s ongoing ERP Project 1805 has already been appropriated using ARPA funds. The total amount originally budgeted in Fund 601 for computer software expenditures Expense Code 1304 was $1,150,000, which included the anticipated ERP expenditures. Reducing Fund 601, Expense Code 1304 by $878,227 leaves a budgeted computer software expenditure line item total of $271,773.
Staff has also determined that $71,773 will be a sufficient budget for ongoing computer software expenditures in Fund 601, Expense Code 1304. Therefore, the transfer of $200,000 to the ERP Project 1805 is proposed to cover staff time related to project implementation.
Due to the decrease in expenditures, staff has determined that the revenues may also be decreased, which will result in an anticipated budget surplus in Fund 601, as stated in the Fiscal Impact.
Implementation of the ERP project is estimated to take almost two years at a total cost of $4,118,692 ($3,918,692 software and subscription and $200,000 staff time) spent over the next five fiscal years.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
Report Prepared By: Paul L. Rodrigues, Finance Director 239
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURG
In the Matter of:
Amending the Information and Communications)
Systems Fund 601 Operating Budget and ) Resolution No. 24- Reallocation of funds to ERP Project 1805 )
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2024, the Pittsburg City Council adopted Resolution 24- 14489, approving the City of Pittsburg’s Operating Budget for fiscal year 2024-25, which included allocations to the Information and Communications Systems Fund 601, an Internal Service Fund, providing related services to departments throughout the City; and WHEREAS, on June 17,2024, Resolution 24-14499 allocated $2,068,227 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Project 1805; and
WHEREAS, staff analysis of revenues and expenditures in Fund 601 has determined that $878,227 budgeted for computer software expenditures in Expense Code 1304 , included expenditures related to the City’s ongoing ERP Project 1805, which has already been appropriated on June 17, 2024 using ARPA funds; and WHEREAS, staff has determined that $200,000 should be transferred from Fund 601, Expense Code 1304 to the ERP Project 1805 to cover staff time related to project implementation; and
WHEREAS, revenues originally budgeted in Fund 601 for fiscal year 2024-25 may be reduced by $599,772.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pittsburg hereby authorizes the City Manager or his designee reduce the Information and Communications Systems Fund 601, Expense Code 1304 budgeted expenditures by $878,227, reduce the budgeted revenues by $599,772; and transfer $200,000 from Fund 601, Expense Code 1304 budgeted computer software expenditures to the City’s ERP project 1805.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pittsburg at a regular meeting on the 4th day of November 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
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Juan Antonio Banales, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
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