CITY OF PITTSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES
DATE: December 16, 2024
LOCATION: Council Chamber, City Hall, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS
Jelani Killings, Mayor/Chair
Dionne Adams, Vice-Mayor/Chair
Angelica Lopez, Council/Agency Member
Shanelle Scales-Preston, Council/Agency Member
Juan Ant, 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 Killings called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, CA.
ROLL CALL
All members were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chief Albanese led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/REMARKS
Assistant City Manager Aliotti noted that City Offices would be closed for business starting Tuesday, December 24, 2024 through January 1, 2025 for the annual Winter Closure. Business resumes on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bruce Ohlson, Pittsburg, congratulated Mayor Killings. He also thanked the City Council and staff and wished everyone happy holidays.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving a Rate Increase Requested by Contra Costa Waste Service, Inc. for the Operation of the Recycling Center and Transfer Station Mayor Killings opened the Public Hearing. There being no one to speak to the item, Mayor Killings closed the Public Hearing
Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 1 of 4 December 16, 2024 On Motion by Member Lopez, seconded by Member Banales and approved unanimously.
3. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving the City of Pittsburg Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines and Thresholds to Evaluate Transportation Impacts Under the California Environmental Quality Act (Senate Bill 743), AP-24-0047 Mayor Killings opened the Public Hearing
Bruce Ohlson, Pittsburg, stated that the bicycle community is looking forward to the construction of more bicycle facilities throughout Pittsburg.
There being no more speakers for the item, Mayor Killings closed the Public Hearing.
On Motion by Member Banales, seconded by Vice Mayor Adams and approved unanimously.
CONSIDERATION
4. Adoption of a City Council Minute Order Directing the Process on Filling One Vacant City Council Seat
On Motion by Member Banales, seconded by Vice Mayor Adams to fill the vacant City Council seat by interview process and approved unanimously.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
Vice Mayor Adams recused herself from voting on Consent calendar item # 11, due to being employed by PG&E.
COMBINED CITY COUNCIL, PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY, SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG GHAD I| AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
On Motion by Member Banales, seconded by Member Lopez and adopted unanimously.
With Vice Mayor Adams recusing herself from item #11.
5. Minutes November 18, 2024
Receive and File Report on the Review of Development Impact Fees Received by the City of Pittsburg that are Subject to AB 1600 Reporting Requirements Adoption of a Successor Agency Minute Order Approving the July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule
Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Authorize Application and Receipt of Program Funding from Senate District 7 for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Accelerator Program Grant
9. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a First Contract Amendment for the Consulting Service Agreement with Oliver John for the Baywalk Specific Plan Project
Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 2 of 4 December 16, 2024 Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a First Contract Amendment for the Consulting Service Agreement with Raney Planning and Management, Inc. for the Baywalk Specific Plan Project
11. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Granting an Easement to Pacific Gas & Electric to Provide Service for Project 3080-Pittsburg Premier Fields
12. Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Accept U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All 2024 Planning and Demonstration Grant Funds and Allocate Local Matching Funds
Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting Project 8336-Americana Park Bypass Channel as Complete and Authorizing the City Engineer to File a Notice of Completion
14. Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Amend the Master Pay Schedule to Include Amendments to the Seasonal Salary Schedule and Previously Approved Positions and Compensation
15. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Fourth Contract Amendment for a Consulting Service Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. for Building Inspector and Chief Building Official On-call Services
16. Adoption of a Pittsburg Power Company Resolution Adopting the 2023 Power Content Label to the California Energy Commission
COUNCIL REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Banales requested an item for the creation of an Ad-Hoc subcommittee to help identify gaps in tenant anti-harassment and just cause evictions.
On Motion by Member Banales, seconded by Member Scales-Preston and passed unanimously.
COUNCIL MEMBER REMARKS
Mayor Killings congratulated Council Member Scales-Preston on her new role as Contra County Supervisor for District 5. He presented her with a parting gift on behalf of the City Council.
Vice Mayor Adams congratulated Member Scales-Preston on her new role as Supervisor.
Council Member Lopez congratulated Member Scales-Preston and mentioned she was excited to have a women pave the way into the County Supervisor seat for District 5.
Council Member Banales congratulated Member Scales-Preston and mentioned he was happy to see her moving forward representing Pittsburg.
Council Member Scales-Preston thanked her colleagues for the time she served alongside them. She noted that there were lots of accomplishments and was excited to continue to work with them as she serves in a new role. She also mentioned she brought the Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 3 of 4 December 16, 2024 trophy from the League of California Cities Bocce tournament, which she wanted the Council to
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. to January 6, 2025.
Respectfully submitted,
Alicle. tenson
Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 4 of 4 December 16, 2024