CITY OF PITTSBURG
AMENDED AGENDA
DECEMBER 15, 2025
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA
CLOSED SESSION
6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING AUTHORITY
PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY
SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT II
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
PRESIDING
Dionne Adams, Mayor/Chair
Angelica Lopez, Vice-Mayor/Chair
Juan Antonio Banales, Council Member/Board Member
Arlene Kobata, Council Member/Board Member
Jelani Killings, Council Member/Board Member
FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY:
S.L. Floyd, Housing Authority Member
Annie Hill Herring, Housing Authority Member
Pittsburg City Council regular 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.
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.
6:30 PM - CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
1. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of cases: one
7:00 PM - CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
The standing proclamation(s) were published as part of the agenda. The proclamation(s) will be posted on the City's website and social media accounts as appropriate.
2. Think Pittsburg - Ramar Foods
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 participate). (No Action Required)
CONSIDERATION
3. Adoption of a City Council Minute Order for 2026 Council Member Committee Assignments and Updating the Fair Political Practices Commission Form 806 “Agency Report of Public Official Appointments”
In accordance with the City Council Policies and Procedures adopted on November 15, 2021, through Resolution No. 21-14013, the Mayor and Vice- Mayor shall appoint Council Members to standing and ad hoc committees and such appointments shall be adopted by the Council. Pursuant to Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) regulation 18702.5, Form 806 “Agency Report of Public Official Appointments” must be updated when there is a new appointment or a change in compensation for the appointed position(s).
4. Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Accept the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Grant Funds and Allocate Local Matching Funds
The City has been awarded a Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Grant in the amount of $113,130 to install rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) at six locations in the City. The attached resolution accepts the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) FY 2025/26 grant funds, authorizes the allocation of matching funds for Project 2045 - Walk-Smart Crosswalk Improvement Project (Project) and amends the fiscal year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program budget by $125,700.
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, SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG
GHAD II AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Minutes of November 6, 2025, November 17, 2025 and December 1, 2025
6. Receive and File the Treasurer’s Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2025
An Investment Summary Report is provided to the City Council for review for each fiscal quarter. The report includes the combined detailed information of the City and the Successor Agency’s (Agency) investments, which are compliant with the City and Agency’s Investment Policies. This Treasurer's Report is for fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2025.
7. Accept and File Special Tax and Bond Accountability Report (Senate Bill 165) for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the Community Facilities District No. 2004-01 (San Marco), Community Facilities District 2005-1 (Public Safety Services), Community Facilities District 2005-2 (Vista Del Mar) Facilities Tax, Community Facilities District 2005-2 (Vista Del Mar) Services Tax, Community Facilities
District 2007-1 (Park Maintenance Services), Community Facilities District 2009-01 (San Marco), Community Facilities District 2016-1 (Maintenance of Project Facilities), Community Facilities District 2017-1 (Fire Protection and Emergency Services), and Community Facilities District 2021-1 (Tuscany Meadows)
Pursuant to Sections 50075.3 and 53411, the Director of Finance shall file a report, at least once a year, with the governing body in compliance with the reporting requirements relative to special taxes collected and bonds issued by the City.
8. Adoption of a City Council Minute Order to Approve a City Council Recess in January
Historically, the City Council takes a recess during the winter months to allow for both staff and Council vacations during the holiday season and to accommodate the City’s Winter Closure.
9. Adoption of a Successor Agency Minute Order Approving the July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule
The Successor Agency for the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Pittsburg (Successor Agency) has prepared its Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the period of July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (ROPS 26/27), pursuant to AB 26x1, also referred to as the “Dissolution Act”.
10. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting Project 3333, California Theatre Restroom Project as Complete and Authorize the City Engineer to File a Notice of Completion
Project 3333 – California Theatre Restroom (Project) is for the construction of an accessible backstage restroom for the California Theatre. This resolution will accept the construction contract as complete and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion.
11. Adoption of City Council Resolution Approving the City of Pittsburg's 2026 Emergency Operations Plan
The City of Pittsburg has updated its Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) per the authority of the California Emergency Service Act (Chapter 7 of Division 1 Title 2 of the California Government Code), which conforms with the California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and meets the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to improve disaster response and recovery. Within the EOP is a reference to the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to ensure essential services continue during emergencies. The City Council's adoption of the EOP and submission of a certified copy to the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) are required for state and federal compliance.
12. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with Three Pre-qualified Consulting Firms for Building Plan Check Services from the On-Call List Adopted by Resolution No. 22- 14046
The Building Division utilizes pre-qualified consulting firms from the on-call building plan check services list, adopted by City Council under Resolution No. 22-14046. Following a Request for Proposals (RFP) process, the top three consulting firms—4LEAF, Inc., TRB and Associates, Inc., and West Coast Code Consultants (WC3)—were selected from the pre-qualified list to provide building plan check services on an as-needed basis. This approach allows staff to handle overflow work efficiently and ensure timely plan review support to augment City operations.
13. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement with Kenneth Cooper
The City proposes to enter into a Lease Agreement (“Lease”) with Kenneth Cooper ("Lessor") for the property located at 359 E. 12th Street, which adjoins the City’s Corporation Yard. The additional space (“Premises”) will be used to conduct activities and provide storage in support of the operations of the Public Works Department.
14. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement by and Between the City of Pittsburg and Approved Auto Center of Pittsburg
The City owns certain real property located at 2101 Railroad Avenue, also known as Contra Costa County Assessor’s Parcel Number 088-171-035 (Property). The City proposes to enter into a five (5) year lease agreement (Lease) with Approved Auto Center of Pittsburg (Lessee) with two 1-year options to extend (Option to Extend) for a total of seven (7) years.
15. 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
Effective January 1, 2026, the California minimum wage will increase from $16.50 per hour to $16.90 per hour. As the seasonal salary schedule presently has wages below the minimum, the City is required to increase the salaries impacted by the State’s new minimum wage and amend the salary schedule to comply with CalPERS’ interpretation of the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 by amending the single master pay schedule.
16. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Amending the 2025-2028 Senior Executive Team Salary and Benefits Schedule
An amendment to the Senior Executive Agreement was approved by City Council on July 21, 2025. The latest amendment included incentives paid to the Chief of Police. This item is a request to remove the Command College
incentive and replace it with a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Executive Certificate as this incentive is earned in the capacity of a Police Chief.
17. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Fifth Amendment to the Employment Agreement with the City Attorney
After conducting an evaluation by the City Council of the City Attorney's performance, the City Council and City Attorney have negotiated and agreed upon a Fifth Amendment to the Employment Agreement with the City Attorney and proposes to execute said Fifth Amendment to the Employment Agreement.
18. Adoption of City Council and Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager/Executive Director to Amend/Establish the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget
Staff has been reviewing the fiscal year (FY) 2025/26 budget and has determined that certain corrections are needed to appropriately reflect revenues received and pay for operations of various City programs. Finance worked with department staff who identified several additional operational needs necessitating budget amendments. Also, the Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation seeks to establish its FY 2025/26 budget.
19. Adoption of a Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation Resolution to Authorize the Executive Director to Execute an Agreement with Revision Publishing LLC Regarding the Railroad Book Depot and Terminate the Lease at 485 Railroad Avenue
The Pittsburg Arts & Community Foundation (PACF) seeks authorization to enter into an Agreement to sell certain assets of the Railroad Book Depot to Revision Publishing LLC for purposes of continuing to provide books to the community. In conjunction with the sale, and the buyer's commencement of operations at the same location, PACF shall terminate its lease of 485 Railroad Avenue.
20. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Pittsburg Municipal Code 2.04.020 to Increase City Council Salary
The ordinance, if adopted, would increase the City Council salary to an amount authorized by state law, effective after the November 2026 election.
21. Adoption of an Ordinance to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Fire Code, Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Historical Building Code, Green Building Standards Code, Existing Building Code, and Energy Code with Local Amendments
The California Building Standards Code is published every three years and amends the California Code of Regulations, Title 24. These codes are commonly referred to as the California Building Code (Codes) and include
building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire, wildland-urban interface, energy, residential, historical, green standards, and existing building.
22. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute the First Amendment to the Secured Promissory Note and the Cooperation Arrangement Between the City of Pittsburg and Pittsburg Land Holdings, LLC
The City and Pittsburg Land Holdings, LLC (“PLH”) seek to amend the existing Secured Promissory Note (executed September 30, 2022) and implement a related Cooperation Arrangement or similar agreement to advance the development of the Pittsburg Technology Park Project. The amendments reflect: (1) the transfer of deed-restricted acreage back to the City; (2) a reduction in loan principal corresponding to that transfer and PLH’s existing right to forego purchase of any portion(s) of the real property; (3) adjustments to interest accrual and the deferral period generally corresponding the delays resulting from state approval processing and settlement agreement negotiations; and (4) clarifications regarding the reconveyance (“Put Right”) process. Adoption of the resolution will authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the First Amendment to the Promissory Note and the Cooperation Arrangement.
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 JANUARY 20, 2026
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
GENERAL INFORMATION
Copies of the open session agenda packets, as 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). Full agenda 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.
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DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT
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OUTSIDE AGENCY BOARDS COUNCIL MEMBER(S) TYPE MEETS TIME STAFF ABAG Dionne Adams / Jelani Killings (Alt.) Standing Annual M. Aliotti Delta Diablo* Jelani Killings / Arlene Kobata (Alt.) Standing 2nd Wednesday 4:30 PM J. Samuelson East Co. Co. County Habitat Conservancy Arlene Kobata / Juan Banales (Alt.) Standing 4th Monday (Bi-Monthly) 2:00 PM J. Davis East County Water Management Juan Banales / Jelani Killings (Alt.) Standing Bi-Annual 1:00 PM J. Samuelson MCE Clean Energy Board Arlene Kobata / Angelica Lopez (Alt.) Standing 3rd Thursday 6:30 PM J. Davis TRANSPLAN / ECCRFFA Juan Banales / Dionne Adams (Alt.) Standing 2nd Thursday 6:30 PM J. Samuelson Tri-Delta Transit (2 reps)** Angelica Lopez & Dionne Adams / Jelani Killings (Alt.) Standing 4th Wednesday 4:00 PM J. Samuelson
LIASISON COUNCIL MEMBER(S) TYPE MEETS TIME STAFF
East Bay League of California Cities Jelani Killings / Dionne Adams (Alt.) Standing 3rd Thursday M. Aliotti Green Empowerment Zone Arlene Kobata / Jelani Killings (Alt.) Standing 3rd Friday (Bi-Monthly) 9:30 AM J. Davis Los Medanos Health Advisory Committee Arlene Kobata & Jelani Killings Ad Hoc As needed M. Aliotti Mayor’s Conference Jelani Killings / Dionne Adams (Alt.) Standing 1st Thursday 6:30 PM M. Aliotti Pittsburg Police Activities League (PAL) Arlene Kobata & Angelica Lopez / Dionne Adams (Alt.) Standing Monthly S. Albanese School Districts Committee (2x2) Jelani Killings & Angelica Lopez / Juan Banales (Alt.) Standing Quarterly M. Aliotti
SUBCOMMITTEES COUNCIL MEMBER(S) TYPE MEETS TIME STAFF
Community and Economic Development Jelani Killings & Dionne Adams / Angelica Lopez (Alt.) Standing 2nd Wednesday 5:30 PM J. Davis Data Center and Hydrogen Jelani Killings & Angelica Lopez Ad Hoc As needed J. Davis Development Agreement Jelani Killings & Dionne Adams Ad Hoc As needed J. Davis Finance Management Juan Banales & Jelani Killings / Dionne Adams (Alt.) Standing 3rd Friday 5:00 PM M. Aliotti Infrastructure and Transportation Juan Banales & Dionne Adams / Angelica Lopez (Alt.) Standing 4th Thursday 5:30 PM J. Samuelson Tenant Protections Juan Banales & Angelica Lopez Ad Hoc As needed S. Bellafronte Life Enrichment Dionne Adams & Angelica Lopez / Arlene Kobata (Alt.) Standing 3rd Wednesday 5:30 PM K. Simonton Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation Jelani Killings & Angelica Lopez Standing As needed K. Simonton Public Safety Arlene Kobata & Angelica Lopez / Jelani Killings (Alt.) Standing 1st Wednesday 5:30 PM S. Albanese *Stipend of $170 per month
** Stipend of 100 per month