CITY OF PITTSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES
DATE: May 18, 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 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, CA.
ROLL CALL
Member Banales was absent and excused.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Adams led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Think Pittsburg - Restaurant Week
2. National Public Works Week
PRESENTATIONS
3. My Brother's Keeper Scholarship Awards
Youth Advisory Commission Annual Report
This presentation was pushed to a future meeting date.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Lopez attended the Public Safety Subcommittee meeting.
Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 1 of 4 May 18, 2026 Member Kobata attended the Life Enrichment Subcommittee meeting.
Member Killings attended the Community and Economic Development Subcommittee meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Following questions were received by Pittsburg High School students as part of their Ethnic Studies class.
Kaleb Palec, Pittsburg, asked about Public Safety and what is being done by the City.
Cortana Diaz, Pittsburg, asked why housing prices have gone up within the past few years.
Jack Eseltine, Pittsburg, asked about homelessness, he wanted to know if the homeless rate is rising, dropping or staying the same.
Sebastian Gonzalez, Bay Point, asked if the City would be creating more programs to help small businesses.
Vien Tran, Pittsburg, asked how the City is supporting small and local businesses equally.
Carlson Jimenez asked if parks and recreation programs were accessible and affordable to all.
The following speakers provided comments about housing concerns, deplorable living conditions and rent increases at Woods Grove apartments.
Tonicka Moffett
Evelia Perez
Zenelia
Mayra Jimenez
Rosemary Randazzo, Pittsburg, provided comments about her vehicles being towed. She wanted to seek reimbursement of towing fees.
Monserrat Becerra requested assistance with replacing signage for People Who Care, noting that the current sign on Railroad Avenue is fading and in need of replacement.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/REMARKS
This item was moved to the end of the agenda, after Council Member remarks.
City Manager Gale congratulated incoming Police Chief Galer and mentioned there would be a swearing-in ceremony at the California Theatre on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. He also provided remarks about community events and noted the Buchanan Swim Center was now open.
Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 2 of 4 May 18, 2026
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
Mayor Adams opened the Public Hearing. There being no one to speak on the item, Mayor Adams closed the Public Hearing.
On Motion by Vice Mayor Lopez, seconded by Member Kobata and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Killings, Kobata, Lopez, Adams
ABSENT: Banales
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
There were no Conflict of interest Statements.
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AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
On Motion by Vice Mayor Lopez, seconded by Member Killings and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Killings, Kobata, Lopez, Adams
ABSENT: Banales
6. Minutes of May 4, 2026
Receive and File the Treasurer's Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2026 Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting Project 4067 - 2025/26 CDBG ADA Curb Ramp Installation as Complete and Authorizing the City Engineer to File a Notice of Completion
Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amended and Restated Contra Costa Clean Water Program Agreement
10. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving Participation in and Execution of Agreements with the Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance Joint Powers Authority
11. Adoption of a Pittsburg Power Company Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director to Execute a Consulting Services Agreement with CRE&IVEPOWER GROUP INC
12. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 5.22.100 of the Pittsburg Municipal Code Regarding Prize Value Limit for Bingo Games for Charity Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 3 of 4 May 18, 2026
COUNCIL REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Mayor Lopez requested a future agenda item for the Finance Subcommittee to review the compensation for the City Treasurer and the City Clerk. If the Committee found it appropriate, she would request that they provide a recommendation back to the City Council tor consideration. She noted that her request is not intended to indicate support for or opposition to any changes. It is simply to ensure that these elected positions are reviewed in a consistent and transparent manner.
On Motion by Mayor Adams, seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Killings, Kobata, Lopez, Adams
ABSENT: Banales
COUNCIL MEMBER REMARKS
Vice Mayor Lopez provided comments about Mental Health and invited the community to participate in the Pittsburg Cares 5K Fun Run taking place on Saturday, May 23, 2026. She noted this event was centered on raising awareness for mental health and promoting well-being for all.
Member Killings provided remarks on the Contra Costa Transportation Authority Two- day Board workshop he attended. He also acknowledged and congratulated incoming Police Chief Galer.
Member Kobata congratulated and provided remarks for incoming Police Chief Galer.
Mayor Adams invited the community to participate in the Pittsburg Cares 5K Fun Run, as well as in Restaurant week. She also provided comments regarding the Youth Ride Free Summer Program offered by Tri-Delta Transit. Lastly, she congratulated incoming Police Chief Galer.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:28 P.M. to June 1, 2026.
Respectfully submitted
Alice E Cuemon
Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 4 of 4 May 18, 2026