CITY OF PITTSBURG
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 2, 2026
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA
CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL
PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY
SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT II
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
PRESIDING
Mayor/Chair • Dionne Adams
Vice-Mayor/Chair • Angelica Lopez
Council Member/Board Member • Juan Antonio Banales
Council Member/Board Member • Arlene Kobata
Council Member/Board Member • Jelani Killings
FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY
Housing Authority Member • S.L. Floyd
Housing Authority Member • Annie Hill Herring
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.p ittsburgca.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 Off ice 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.
6:00 PM - CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) Number of cases: one
On Dec. 3, 2025, the City received a confidential personnel complaint alleging unlawful discrimination, which constitutes a significant exposure of litigation against the City
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Section 54957.6 City designated representative: Darin E. Gale, City Manager Unrepresented employees: Senior Executive Team
7:00 PM - CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
3. Axon Body Worn Camera Translation Update
4. Presentation on the Brown Act including Senate Bill 707 Amendments
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.
5. Th!nk Pittsburg - Fiya Spice
6. Black History Month
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
7. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting the Plans and Specifications, Allocating Additional Funds, Amending CIP Budget, and Awarding Project 4067- 2025/26 CDBG ADA Curb Ramp Installation
Project 4067- 2025/26 CDBG ADA Curb Ramp Installation (Project) will construct 34 curb ramps in the neighborhoods located near Crestview Drive between Hillsdale Drive and Sunnyhill Way. Adoption of this resolution will allocate additional funds, amend CIP Budget, accept the Project plans and specifications, and award a construction contract to Modernscapes Innovations.
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
8. Minutes of January 20, 2026
9. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Network Design Associates, Inc. for Barracuda Cybersecurity Software Subscription and Managed Services
The item authorizes the use of previously approved State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) funds to procure Barracuda’s Cybersecurity Software Subscription and Managed Services solution from Network Design Associates, Inc. This service provides 24/7 Security
Operations Center monitoring, managed endpoint detection and response, network and server protection, cloud risk management, and email security to significantly enhance the City’s overall cybersecurity posture.
10. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting Project 3023 – Willow Pass Road Storm Drain Repair as Complete and Authorizing the City Engineer to File a Notice of Completion
Project 3023-Willow Pass Road Storm Drain Repair (Project), repaired damage related to the 2022/23 winter storm season. The Project removed existing pipes and installed a new box culvert. This resolution will accept the construction contract as complete and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion.
11. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the Allocation of $3,551,824 of East Contra Costa Regional Fee and Financing Authority Funds to Project 2019 - BART Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity
On October 6, 2025, City Council authorized the execution of a reimbursement agreement between East Contra Costa Regional Fee and Financing Authority (ECCRFFA) and the City of Pittsburg to fund improvements on California Avenue as part of Project 2019 - BART Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity (Project). This resolution will authorize allocation of the ECCRFFA funds to the Project.
12. Adoption of a Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation Resolution Replacing the Authorized Signatories at Mechanics Bank
Due to staffing changes, the Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation (PACF) propose to replace the names of the authorized signatories for its Mechanics Bank account.
13. Adoption of a Pittsburg Power Company Governing Board Resolution Authorizing a Budget Amendment and Authorizing General Counsel to Execute First Amendment to Outside Counsel Services Agreement with Braun Blaising & Wynne, P.C.
Pittsburg Power Company (PPC) General Counsel proposes a first amendment to an Outside Counsel Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with the law firm Braun Blaising & Wynne, P.C. to increase the compensation to a not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 for specialized legal services for municipal electric and gas utility initiatives (the “First Amendment”).
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 FEBRUARY 17, 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 Brow n 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.
NOTICE TO THE DISABLED AND VISUALLY OR HEARING IMPAIRED In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Pittsburg will provide special assistance for disabled residents. Upon request, an agenda for any meeting shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats. The Council Chamber is equipped with sound amplifier units for use by the hearing impaired. The units operate in conjunction with the Chamber’s sound system. You may request the sound amplifier from the City Clerk for personal use during Council meetings. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, or are requesting a specially formatted agenda, please contact the City Clerk at (925) 252 -4850. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Cit y to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting or provide the requested agenda format. (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II)
DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT
The Council requests that you observe the order and decorum of our Council Chamber by turning off or setting to vibrate all cellular telephones and electronic devices, and that you refrain from making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks. Boisterous and disruptive behavior while the Council is in session, and the display of signs in a manner which violates the rights of others or prevents others from watching or fully participating in the Council meeting, is a violation of our Municipal Code and any person who engages in such conduct can be ordered to leave the Council Chamber by the Mayor.
LIVE MEDIA BROADCASTING ADVISEMENT
City Council meetings are webcast live on the City’s website at www.pittsburgca.gov on the Agendas and Live Meetings page. Past meetings and approved minutes are also archived on that webpage. Watch the live meeting via the City’s webcast (www.pittsburgca.gov - Agendas and Live Meetings), on Comcast Channel 24 Delta TV, AT&T U- Verse Channel 99 Delta TV. Contact the City Clerk’s office at (925) 252-4850 for more information
City Council Agency/Liaison/Subcommittee Assignments as of January 20, 2026
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 & Juan Banales 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 & Arlene Kobata / Jelani Killings (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 Juan Banales & Angelica Lopez / Arlene Kobata (Alt.) Standing 1st Wednesday 5:30 PM S. Albanese *Stipend of $170 per month
** Stipend of 100 per month