CITY OF PITTSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES
DATE: April 20, 2026
LOCATION: Council Chamber, City Hall, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS
Dionne Adams, Mayor/Chair
Angelica Lopez, Vice-Mayor/Chair
Juan Antonio Banales, Council/Agency Member
Arlene Kobata, Council/Agency Member
Jelani Killings, Council/Agency Member
S.L. Floyd, Agency Member
Annie Hill Herring, Agency Member
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Darin Gale, City Manager/Executive Director
Donna Mooney, City Attorney/Legal Counsel
Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk/Agency Secretary (elected) Nancy Parent, City Treasurer (elected)
Mayor Adams called the regular meeting to order at 7:18 P.M. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, CA. after having convened at 6:30 P.M. for a special meeting for the Draft 5 Year Capital Improvement Program Workshop.
ROLL CALL
All Members were present.
After Roll Call, Mayor Adams called for a Five (5) minute recess. Council reconvened at 7:25 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Adams led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS
2. Think Pittsburg - Blue Planet
Recognize the 2026 Youth Hall of Fame Award Recipients
Second Chance Month
National Library Week
Earth Day and Civic Pride Day
Arbor Day
Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 1 of 3 April 20, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kim Hardester spoke about the Pittsburg Library, the events and support they receive.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/REMARKS
City Manager Gale gave kudos to Environmental Services staff for a great Civic Pride event. He also invited the Community to the Neighborhood Improvement Team meetings, with the first one taking place on Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:00 P.M. at Giacomelli Park and one taking place on Saturday, April 25'h at 10:00 A.M. at the Marina Community Center.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Member Kobata attended the Los Medanos Health Advisory Committee meeting and the MCE Committee meeting.
Vice Mayor Lopez attended the Community and Economic Development Subcommittee meeting.
COMBINED CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSIDERATION Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving the Technology Disruption, Decorum, and Disruptive Behavior Policy for City Council Meetings in Compliance with the Ralph M.
Brown Act
On Motion by Mayor Lopez, seconded by Member Kobata and adopted unanimously.
Adoption of a Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Pittsburg Resolution Authorizing the 2026 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series A and B On Motion by Member Killings, seconded by Member Banales and adopted unanimously.
10. Adoption of a City Council Minute Order to Approve the City Council Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27
On Motion by Member Banales, seconded by Member Killings and adopted unanimously, with additions to the plan introduced at the dais to be brought back for approval at a future meeting.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
Member Kobata recused herself from Consent Calendar item #13 due to real property interest.
COMBINED CITY COUNCIL, PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION,
PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY, SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG GHAD II AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
On Motion by Member Banales, seconded by Mayor Adams and adopted unanimously
11. Minutes of April 6, 2026
Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 2 of 3 April 20, 2026
12. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement between the City of Pittsburg and Contra Costa County for Project 2052-Delta De Anza Multimodal Trail Safety Improvements
13. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving a List of Projects to be Funded by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, for Fiscal Year 2026/27
14. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting the General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2025 and Authorizing Submittal of the Report to the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, State Department of Housing and Community Development, and Contra Costa Transportation Authority
15. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Applications to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Bay REPAIR Grant Program, Negotiation and Execution of Required Partnership and Grant Agreements, and Acceptance of Any Awarded Funds
COUNCIL REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Adams requested a future City Council agenda item to review and update the Council's recusal protocol and guidance for Councilmembers regarding conflicts of interest, Brown Act considerations, disclosure obligations, and the process for obtaining proactive advice from the City Attorney. The goal is to ensure clear, consistent procedures that protect both Councilmembers and the City.
On Motion by Mayor Adams, seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez and carried unanimously
COUNCIL MEMBER REMARKS
There were no Council Member remarks.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. to May 4, 2026.
Respectfully submitted,
Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 3 of 3 April 20, 2026