CITY OF PITTSBURG
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
DATE: August 17, 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 special meeting for Commission interviews to order at 6:08 P.M. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, CA.
SPECIAL MEETING FOR COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
1. Housing Authority Commission, Youth Advisory Commission, Library Commission, Contra Costa Transportation Agency, Measure M Committee, Public Financing Authority of the Pittsburg Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Housing Authority applicant Makayla Cunningham was called to interview.
Youth Advisory applicant Morriah Crose was called to interview.
Youth Advisory applicant Harold Thompson was called to interview.
Contra Costa County Transportation Authority applicant Connie McFarland was called to interview.
At 6:38 P.M. Mayor Adams called for a recess due to disruptions. Ms. McFarland's interview was paused.
The Council returned to the dais at 6:56 P.M. Mayor Adams reminded those in attendance to maintain order and follow the rules of decorum to avoid disrupting those who were trying to interview. She noted that if the rules of decorum were not followed, the Council would be forced to clear the building in order to continue the meeting.
At 6:57 P.M. City Attorney Mooney read Government Code section 54957.9 which allows a local public agency to clear the meeting room and continue its meeting if a crowd willfully disrupts the proceedings and order cannot be restored. The legislative body may only discuss City Council Special Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 August 17, 2026 items appearing on the agenda. Representatives of the press or news media are allowed to remain in the room, unless they were part of the disturbance.
At 6:58 P.M. Mayor Adams called for the Chamber to be cleared to be able to continue conducting City business.
City Manager Gale noted that members of the media, applicants and those participating in the meeting could stay, everyone else would be asked to leave in order for Council to continue to conduct City business.
At 6:59 P.M. the Council recessed to allow for the Chamber to be cleared. The Council returned to the dais at 7:26 P.M.
Contra Costa County Transportation Authority applicant Connie McFarland was called to resume her interview.
Contra Costa County Transportation Authority applicant Patricia Utz was called to interview.
Library Commission applicant Sue McDaniel was called to interview.
Youth Advisory applicant Virginia Galvez was called to interview.
ADJOURNMENT TO REGULAR CITY COUNIL MEETING
The special meeting adjourned at 8:02 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCILAGENCY CONGURRENT MEETING MINUTES
DATE: August 17, 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 8:03 P.M. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, CA. after having convened at 6:08 P.M. for a Special Meeting for Commission Interviews.
Prior to the regular agenda, the City Council held a Special City Council meeting oeginning at 6:00 PM. During the meeting, the Council recessed due to disruption by attendees. The meeting was subsequently called back to order, and disruptions continued.
When the disruptions persisted, the Mayor directed that City Hall be cleared so the City Council could continue conducting their regular business.
The City Council meeting continued to be streamed live on the community access station, on YouTube, and on Zoom. Zoom access provided full virtual participation, as required by law.
ROLL CALL
All Members were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Adams led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS
Think P!ttsburg - Nivagen
Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 1 of 5 August 17, 2026 Prior to public comments, Mayor Adams provided remarks regarding City Hall being cleared during the Special Meeting for Commission Interviews and stated that the same approach would continue for the remainder of the evening due to disruptions. She acknowledged those who have attended the meetings to provide public comment and those who have reached out to elected officials. She encouraged respectful public engagement to allow everyone an opportunity to be heard. She also acknowledged the Council's direction to staff to establish a Community Advisory Group to help develop a framework for community engagement regarding major projects in the City.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following speakers provided comments via Zoom.
Pauline Johnson, Pittsburg provided comments regarding the Data Center.
Jessica Rojas, Pittsburg provided comments regarding City Hall being cleared during the Special Meeting for Commission Interview as well as provided comments regarding the Data Center.
Prior to City Hall being cleared due to disruptions, the following speaker cards were received, with the topics listed as follows:
12 speaker cards regarding the Data Center.
1 speaker card regarding Union members.
1 speaker card regarding penalties for littering.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Member Banales attended the Public Safety Subcommittee meeting.
PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY PUBLIC HEARING
Adoption of Pittsburg Power Company Resolution Approving Island Energy's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Utility Rates for Electricity and Natural Gas Retail Services on Mare Island
Mayor Adams recused herself from item 5 due to an FPPC complaint filed against her that is still being reviewed. She also recused herself from item 6 due to real property interest. She left the Dais at 8:39 P.M.
The following comments provided via Zoom:
James, Mare Island, provided comments about the comparison of rates for residential and commercial.
Daniel Boone, Mare Island, wanted confirmation that gas and electric rates would not be going up due to a potential Data Center being built in Vallejo.
Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 2 of 5 August 17, 2026 On Motion by Member Killings, seconded by Member Banales and approved by the following vote:
AYES: Banales, Killings, Kobata, Lopez
ABSENT: Adams [Recused]
CITY COUNCIL AND PITTSBURG FINANCING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolutions Authorizing Issuance and Sale of Special Tax Bonds of the City of Pittsburg, for and on behalf of Community Facilities District 2009-01 (San Marco), and Special Tax Revenue Bonds of the City of Pittsburg Public Financing Authority
Mayor Adams recused herself from this item due to real property interest at the same time that she recused herself from item #5. She left the Dais at 8:39 P.M.
Council Member Banales recused himself from this item due to real property interest. He left the Dais at 9:13 P.M.
On Motion by Member Killings, seconded by Member Kobata and approved by the following vote:
AYES: Killings, Kobata, Lopez
ABSENT: Adams [Recused], Banales [Recused]
Mayor Adams and Member Banales returned to the Dais at 9:26 P.M.
CONSIDERATION
7. Introduce and Waive First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 9.19 to the Pittsburg Municipal Code Regulating Open Fires
No Action was taken on this item. Council recommended that it be taken to the Life Enrichment Subcommittee for feedback.
Adoption of a City Council Resolution Designating a Voting Delegate and an Alternate for the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference and Expo On Motion by Mayor Adams, Seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez to designate Member Kobata as the Voting Delegate and adopted unanimously.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
Mayor Adams recused herself from Consent items 14, 15, and 18 due to public interest perception.
Member Banales recused himself from Consent item 13 due to real property intertest.
Combined Agency/City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 August 17, 2026
COMBINED CITY COUNCIL, PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY, SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG GHAD I| AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
On Motion by Member Killings, seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez and adopted unanimously.
Receive and File the Treasurer's Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2026
10. Adoption by Motion to Approve a Leave of Absence for Planning Commissioner Jennifer Ingram
11. Adoption by Motion Directing Review of the City's Conflict of Interest Code Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with TJKM Transportation Consultants for the Design of Project 2037 - Harbor Street Safety Improvements
Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Raney Planning and Management, Inc. for the Faria Development Project and Amending Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget
14. Adoption of a Pittsburg Power Company Resolution Approving the 2025 Annual Power Source Disclosure Report to the California Energy Commission
15. Adoption of a Pittsburg Power Resolution Authorizing Pittsburg Power Company to Accept a BMO Irrevocable Letter of Credit and its Amendment No. 1 for the Alteration/Installation of Utility Facilities Agreement between PPC and ALCO Iron and Metals
16. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Revel Environmental Manufacturing, Inc., for the Maintenance of Citywide Full Trash Capture Devices
17.0 Adoption of City Council Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order with GCS Environmental Equipment for one (1) new 2027 Freightliner M2 / Tymco 600 Street Sweeper for a total amount not to exceed $415,023.27
18. Adoption of a Pittsburg Power Company Resolution Authorizing Island Energy's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Liability and Commercial Auto Insurance Policy Premium Payment
COUNCIL REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no requests for future agenda items.
COUNCIL MEMBER REMARKS
There were no Council Member remarks.
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS/REMARKS
City Manager Gale congratulated Captain Hatcher, Lieutenant Smith and Sergeant Sanchez on their promotions. He invited Chief Galer to say a few words.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:04 A.M. to September 8, 2026.
Respectfully submitted
Alice C. Euenoon
Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
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