Pittsburg public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for real property and labor negotiations, followed by public hearings and consent calendar items. Key decisions include adopting a Teamsters union contract with a 2.5% COLA, authorizing participation in the nationwide opioid settlement, and adopting a zoning map amendment for a 115-room Home2Suites hotel. The meeting will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Adoption of ordinance for zoning map amendment for Home2Suites Hotel at 2112 Loveridge Road (115 rooms)
• Resolution approving Teamsters Union Local 856 contract with 2.5% COLA and $1,000 lump sum
• Resolution authorizing participation in nationwide opioid litigation settlement with potential annual payments for 18 years
• Resolution approving $26,660 consulting agreement with Smith, Fause & McDonald Inc. for broadcast system upgrade
• Resolution declaring 610 Railroad Avenue as surplus land

The City Council approved a consulting services agreement for the Broadcast System Upgrade Project (Project 3334) and adopted a consent calendar containing multiple resolutions, including a zoning map amendment for the Home2Suites Hotel project and a sublease agreement for 51 Marina Blvd. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent.

• Approved consulting services agreement for Broadcast System Upgrade Project (3-0)
• Adopted consent calendar including zoning map amendment for Home2Suites Hotel (3-0)
• Approved sublease agreement with DVWB, LLC for 51 Marina Blvd, Suite C (3-0)
• Adopted resolution declaring 610 Railroad Avenue as surplus land (3-0)
• Approved Teamsters Union Local 856 employment terms for 2021-2022 (3-0)
• Authorized application for Urban Forest Management Grant (3-0)
• Accepted Water Treatment Plant Filter Gallery Valve Replacement Project as complete (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Peterbilt 548 dump truck (3-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Pittsburg City Council focused on reorganization. The council will recognize the outgoing mayor and vice-mayor, then select and install new officers for the coming term. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19, with no public in the chamber.

• Selection of Mayor/Chair
• Selection of Vice-Mayor/Chair
• Remarks and recognition of outgoing Mayor and Vice-Mayor

The City Council held its annual reorganization, selecting new leadership for 2022. Holland Barrett White was appointed Mayor/Chair and Shanelle Scales-Preston was appointed Vice-Mayor/Chair, both by unanimous votes. The meeting was conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19 and adjourned to December 20, 2021.

• Appointed Holland Barrett White as Mayor/Chair for 2022, motion carried unanimously
• Appointed Shanelle Scales-Preston as Vice-Mayor/Chair for 2022, motion carried unanimously
• Adjourned the meeting to December 20, 2021

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed 115-room Home2Suites hotel at 2112 Loveridge Road, which requires a general plan amendment, rezoning, use permit, and design review. The council will also consider a commercial cannabis operating agreement with Shryne Pittsburg LLC, extend the abandoned vehicle abatement program subject to voter approval, and approve several consent items including police department staffing and equipment purchases. The meeting will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Public hearing on Home2Suites Hotel Project (AP-20-1536): 115-room hotel, 4-story, 61,617 sq ft at 2112 Loveridge Road
• Commercial cannabis operating agreement with Shryne Pittsburg LLC (APN 088-151-042)
• Resolution to extend Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program and fee, subject to voter approval in June 2022
• Resolution to add one Lead Electrical Technician to Police Department staffing
• First Amendment to MNS Engineers contract: increase from $500,000 to $800,000

The City Council unanimously approved the Home2Suites hotel project, including a resolution and ordinance, after a public hearing with one speaker. It also unanimously adopted resolutions for Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds and extending the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program. The council approved a commercial cannabis permit for Shryne Pittsburg LLC in a 4-1 vote, with Member Killings dissenting. All other items, including commission appointments and consent calendar items, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Home2Suites hotel project (unanimous)
• Approved Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds application (unanimous)
• Extended Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program and fee (unanimous)
• Approved commercial cannabis permit for Shryne Pittsburg LLC (4-1, Killings no)
• Appointed 12 members to Youth Advisory Commission (unanimous, two 4-1 votes with Craft no)
• Amended City Council policies and procedures (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including police staffing and equipment items (unanimous)
• Approved Housing Authority consent calendar including software agreement (unanimous)

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council will consider several items, including adopting a new police union contract, approving zoning code amendments, extending a teleconferencing authorization, and renewing a contract for an online permitting portal. The meeting will be held remotely due to the COVID-19 state of emergency, with public participation via Zoom or phone.

• Adopt resolution to continue teleconferenced meetings under AB 361
• Approve $56,630 contract amendment with OpenCounter for online zoning/permitting portal
• Adopt police union MOU with 2.5% COLA and $1,000 lump sum
• Adopt zoning code amendments for large family daycares and parking requirements
• Approve 2.5% salary adjustment for management and senior executive team

The Pittsburg City Council met on November 1, 2021, and adopted a resolution to continue holding public meetings by teleconference (3-1). The council also approved a consent calendar that included amendments to management and police officer employment terms, and zoning code changes. A motion to recess council meetings for January 3, 2022, was also approved.

• Adopted resolution to continue teleconference meetings (3-1, Killings no)
• Authorized City Manager to amend agreement with OpenCounter Enterprises Inc. (4-0)
• Approved council recess for January 3, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including salary schedule amendments, police officer employment terms, and zoning code changes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included resolutions for speed humps on Bayside Drive, accepting the SB-1 West Leland Road and Loveridge Road Rehabilitation Project as complete, authorizing a consultant agreement amendment for the BART Pedestrian Bicycle Connectivity Project, approving a consultant agreement for the Corporation Yard Fueling System Replacement Project, and amending the Finance Department staffing allocation. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved minutes of October 4, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for speed humps on Bayside Drive (unanimous)
• Accepted SB-1 West Leland Road and Loveridge Road Rehabilitation Project as complete (unanimous)
• Authorized first amendment to consultant agreement with Harrison Engineering for BART Pedestrian Bicycle Connectivity Project (unanimous)
• Approved consultant agreement for Corporation Yard Fueling System Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Amended Finance Department staffing allocation (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider zoning code amendments regarding large family daycares and parking requirements. The meeting also includes discussions on the Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation budget and a request for a $200,000 subsidy from the Pittsburg Power Company.

• Public hearing on Title 18 zoning amendments for large family daycares and vehicle parking
• Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation FY 2021-22 budget approval
• Resolution for a $200,000 subsidy from Pittsburg Power Company to the Arts Foundation
• Grant application for the Buchanan Park Pond Loop Replacement Project
• Development Agreement for the Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery Enhancements Project

The City Council unanimously adopted resolutions to continue holding public meetings by teleconference, approved the Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation budget for FY 2021-22, and introduced ordinances amending Title 18 related to large family daycares and parking. The consent calendar, including a development agreement for the Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery Enhancements Project, was approved unanimously, with Member Banales recusing from that item due to a conflict of interest.

• Adopted resolutions to continue teleconference meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation FY 2021-22 budget (unanimous)
• Introduced and waived first reading of Title 18 amendments (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including Mt. Diablo development agreement (unanimous, Banales recused)
• Authorized Measure M fund appropriation to park and street projects (consent calendar)
• Authorized Proposition 68 grant application for Buchanan Park Pond Loop Replacement (consent calendar)

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council will hold public hearings on adopting the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan, the CDBG annual report, and a major expansion of the Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery Park at 1300 Loveridge Road. The Council will also consider a rate increase for the Recycling Center and Transfer Station, approve the FY 2021-22 budgets for the Arts and Community Foundation and Pittsburg Power Company, and act on a consent calendar covering contracts, grants, and personnel matters. The meeting begins with a closed session on labor negotiations and potential litigation.

• Public hearing on Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery Park expansion: 16 new structures, 448,900 sq ft, at 1300 Loveridge Road
• Public hearing to adopt 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
• Rate increase request by Contra Costa Waste Service for Recycling Center and Transfer Station operations
• $90,000 Office of Traffic Safety grant for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
• AFSCME Local 512 MOU: 2.5% COLA and $1,000 lump sum for FY 2021-22

The City Council unanimously adopted the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and the 2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. It approved the Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery Park Enhancements Project (resolution, use permit, design review, development agreement) with Member Banales recused, and approved a rate increase for Contra Costa Waste Service. The council continued the FY 2021-22 budget adoption for the Arts and Community Foundation and Pittsburg Power Company to October 4, 2021, and approved the consent calendar, including a $39,686 increase in the City Attorney's employment agreement.

• Adopted 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted 2020-2021 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (unanimous)
• Approved Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery Park Enhancements Project (4-0, Banales recused)
• Approved rate increase for Contra Costa Waste Service recycling center/transfer station (unanimous)
• Continued FY 2021-22 budget adoption for Arts and Community Foundation and Pittsburg Power Company to Oct. 4
• Approved consent calendar including City Attorney employment amendment with $39,686 cost increase (unanimous)

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council will hold public hearings on the Urban Water Management Plan and vehicle storage/weed abatement ordinance amendments, and consider adopting ordinances on commercial cannabis permitting and increased fireworks fines. They will also vote on forming an ARPA Ad-Hoc Subcommittee and accepting several grants, including $2.97 million for roadway safety improvements.

• Adopt ordinance increasing fireworks fine to $1,000 and expanding violations
• Adopt ordinance amending commercial cannabis business permitting and establishing permit numbers
• Form ARPA Ad-Hoc Subcommittee to oversee allocation of federal funds
• Accept $2,965,700 HSIP 10 grant for Citywide Roadway Improvement Project
• Approve sale of 300 Cumberland Street to EJ Phair Brewing Company

The City Council unanimously adopted the consent calendar, which included resolutions accepting grants, approving agreements, and amending ordinances, with Mayor Craft recusing from Item 14 and Member Banales from Item 24. The public hearing on the Urban Water Management Plan was continued to September 20, 2021, and the vehicle storage ordinance was continued to a date uncertain. The weed abatement ordinance was introduced and waived first reading. The Council also formed an ARPA Ad-Hoc Subcommittee with Mayor Craft and Vice-Mayor White.

• Adopted consent calendar with recusals on Items 14 and 24 (unanimous)
• Continued Urban Water Management Plan hearing to Sept 20, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued vehicle storage ordinance to date uncertain (unanimous)
• Introduced and waived first reading of weed abatement ordinance (unanimous)
• Formed ARPA Ad-Hoc Subcommittee with Craft and White (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 grant from Y & H Soda Foundation for Future Build (consent)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for 300 Cumberland Street (consent)
• Amended fireworks code to increase fines and expand violations (consent)

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council will hold a continued public hearing on amendments to allow more types of commercial cannabis businesses and set the number of permits. It will also consider raising fireworks fines to $1,000, approving several construction and service contracts, and adjusting staffing. The meeting is held electronically via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Continued public hearing on commercial cannabis business permitting amendments (Titles 5 and 18)
• Ordinance to increase fireworks fine to $1,000 and expand violations
• Resolution to sell northwest corner of Railroad and Civic Avenues to Pittsburg Power Company
• Award contract for East 9th Street Water and Sewer Improvements to California Trenchless, Inc.
• Approve $250,000 project for homelessness expenses and park security patrols with Northpoint Security Services

The City Council introduced and waived the first reading of an ordinance amending the municipal code for commercial cannabis business permitting, including changes to buffer distances and a requirement for a 4/5 vote to increase permits. The vote was 4-0 with one member absent. The council also introduced an ordinance to increase fireworks fines and expand violations, and approved several consent calendar items, including a contract for the California Theatre balcony project.

• Introduced cannabis ordinance with changes (4-0, Banales absent)
• Introduced fireworks ordinance to increase fines and expand violations (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar without Item 13 (unanimous)
• Approved California Theatre balcony contract (unanimous)
• Approved sale of property to Pittsburg Power Company (consent)
• Awarded contract for E 9th Street water and sewer improvements (consent)
• Amended staffing allocation for FY 2021/2022 (consent)
• Approved homeless expense tracking and park security contract (consent)

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council is holding a workshop to update its 2020-2022 goals and discuss funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The meeting is conducted electronically due to COVID-19, with public comment via Zoom. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda is for discussion only.

• Goals update for 2020-2022
• ARPA funding update (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021)

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council will hold a public hearing on amending municipal codes to expand commercial cannabis business types and set the number of permits. The council will also levy annual landscaping and lighting assessments for two districts and consider several contracts, including a $95,485 environmental review for a car wash project.

• Public hearing on cannabis ordinance amendments and permit cap
• Annual assessments for Landscaping & Lighting Districts 1988-01 (citywide) and 1988-02 (Oak Hills)
• $95,485 consultant agreement with FirstCarbon Solutions for Blue Wave Car Wash at 1160 E Leland Road
• $250,000 contract with Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board for Future Build Cohorts 20 and 21
• $363,000 consultant agreement with Open Opportunities Incorporated for Future Build Program

The City Council approved the annual assessments for Landscaping & Lighting Assessment Districts 1988-01 and 1988-02, appointed Kathryn (Kacey) Carterelliott to the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging, and authorized a consultant agreement with FirstCarbon Solutions for the Blue Wave Car Wash Project. The council also adopted a consent calendar with multiple resolutions, including contracts for water treatment chemicals, a sole source contract for the 2020/21 Pavement Maintenance Project, and various personnel and employment items. The public hearing on the commercial cannabis ordinance was continued to August 2, 2021, with no testimony taken.

• Approved annual assessment for Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District 1988-01, Citywide (FY 2021-22)
• Approved annual assessment for Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District 1988-02, Oak Hills (FY 2021-22)
• Appointed Kathryn (Kacey) Carterelliott to the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging
• Authorized consultant service agreement with FirstCarbon Solutions for the Blue Wave Car Wash Project
• Adopted consent calendar including resolutions for water treatment chemical supplies, water/sewer supplies, automatic meter reading supplies, and a sole source contract for the 2020/21 Pavement Maintenance Project
• Adopted consent calendar including resolutions for public improvements acceptance, an agreement for the Bailey Road Double Chip Seal Project, and various personnel and employment items
• Continued the public hearing on the commercial cannabis ordinance to August 2, 2021

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council is scheduled to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021-22 operating budgets for the city, Housing Authority, Power Company, and GHAD II. The meeting also includes approval of a Five-Year Capital Improvement Program allocating funds to 26 projects and adoption of an ordinance regarding solid waste compliance with SB 1383.

• Adoption of FY 2021-22 Operating Budgets for City, Housing Authority, PPC, and GHAD II
• Approval of Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2021/22–2025/26) for 26 projects
• Authorization of consultant agreements up to $358,000 with Raney Planning and $162,000 with JML Planning for the Bay Walk Project at 696 West 10th Street
• Adoption of ordinance amending Title 8 of Municipal Code for solid waste compliance with SB 1383
• Approval of purchase agreement for new playground equipment at California Seasons Park

The City Council approved the FY 2021-22 operating budget, investment policy, and five-year capital improvement program, along with budgets for the Housing Authority, Pittsburg Power Company, and GHAD II. All votes were 4-0 with three members absent. The council also approved assistance to Yellow Roof Foundation and continued commission appointments to a later meeting.

• Adopted FY 2021-22 operating budget and investment policy (4-0)
• Approved five-year Capital Improvement Program FY 2021/22-2025/26 (4-0)
• Adopted Housing Authority operating budget for FY 2021-22 (4-0)
• Approved $79,306 assistance to Yellow Roof Foundation for Gonsalves Village fees (4-0)
• Adopted Pittsburg Power Company budget for FY 2021-22 (4-0)
• Adopted GHAD II budget for FY 2021-22 (4-0)
• Approved Measure M funds use for FY 2021-22 (4-0)
• Continued commission appointments to allow full council vote

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint workshop to discuss three Land Use Map Alternatives for the Envision Pittsburg General Plan Update. The alternatives—Balanced Residential and Economic Growth, Employment-Focused Growth, and Existing General Plan—were presented for public input in March and April 2021. The Council and Commission will provide input to develop a Preferred Land Use Map, which will be analyzed in the Draft Environmental Impact Report.

• Discussion of Land Use Map Alternatives A, B, and C
• Public input from survey and workshops to be considered
• Input will inform Draft Land Use Map and Draft EIR
• Workshop facilitated by De Novo Planning Group

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council will consider approving a lease and right-of-entry agreement with Matternet, Inc. for drone operations at 2225 John Henry Johnson Parkway and 2225-2255 W. Leland Road. The council will also vote on an urgency ordinance to end the commercial eviction moratorium on June 30, 2021, and will consider several resolutions including a $513,438 contract for the Ambrose Park restroom and concession project and acceptance of a $180,000 grant for EV charging stations and an EV repair training program.

• Lease and license agreement with Matternet, Inc. for drone operations at 2225 John Henry Johnson Parkway and 2225-2255 W. Leland Road
• Urgency ordinance to end commercial eviction moratorium on June 30, 2021
• Award of $513,438 contract to Saboo, Inc. for Ambrose Park restroom and concession project
• Acceptance of $180,000 grant for EV charging stations and EV repair training program
• Resolution to establish salary range for Police Evidence Technician II

The City Council adopted an urgency ordinance extending commercial eviction protections during the COVID-19 emergency to June 30, 2021. The council also approved a lease agreement with Matternet, Inc., and adopted a consent calendar covering multiple resolutions, including a salary range for Police Evidence Technician II and a grant agreement for electric vehicle charging. Mayor Craft recused herself from the grant item due to a financial interest.

• Adopted urgency ordinance extending commercial eviction protections to June 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved lease and right of entry agreement with Matternet, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved summer recess schedule for City Council (unanimous)
• Adopted consent calendar including wildfire mitigation plan, utility truck purchase, and landscaping district reports (unanimous)
• Established salary range for Police Evidence Technician II and amended AFSCME MOU (unanimous)
• Authorized award of Ambrose Park Restroom and Concession Project (unanimous)
• Accepted California Energy Commission grant for Electric Vehicle Ready Communities (unanimous, Mayor Craft recused)
• Approved letter supporting SB 612 (unanimous)

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council is convening a budget workshop to discuss the 20-year General Fund forecast, pension obligation bonds, the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget, and the American Rescue Plan Act. The meeting is held electronically via Zoom due to COVID-19, with the Council Chamber closed to the public. No formal votes are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion.

• 20-Year General Fund Forecast
• Pension Obligation Bonds
• Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Proposed Budget
• American Rescue Plan Act

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan, which outlines federal funding allocations for housing and community needs. The council will also consider receiving a feasibility study for a dynamic personal micro-transit system in East Contra Costa County and expanding the scope of an ad hoc committee. Several consent calendar items include a $1,000,000 donation agreement for California Theatre renovations and a contract for a new dump truck.

• Public hearing on CDBG 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan
• Resolution to receive East Contra Costa County Dynamic Personal Micro Transit Feasibility Study
• Amended donation agreement with Scully Foundation for up to $1,000,000 for California Theatre balcony renovations
• Resolution to award purchase contract for 2022 Peterbilt 348 Dump Truck
• Resolution authorizing Local Enforcement Agency Assistance Grant application for FY 2021/2022-2025/2026

The Pittsburg City Council unanimously approved the Community Development Block Grant 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan, received the East Contra Costa County Dynamic Personal Micro Transit Feasibility Study, and approved expanding the Ad Hoc Committee on City Council Policy and Procedures Review. All consent calendar items were approved, including a dump truck purchase contract and letters supporting state bills. A motion to study hiring a Planning Director reporting directly to the City Council failed.

• Adopted CDBG 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan (unanimous)
• Received micro transit feasibility study and supported project concept (unanimous)
• Expanded Ad Hoc Committee for City Council Policy and Procedures Review (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including dump truck purchase contract and letters of support for AB 332 and AB 988 (unanimous)
• Motion to study hiring a Planning Director reporting to City Council failed (2-3)

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on labor negotiations, followed by public hearings and consent items. Key actions include adopting the Housing Authority's 2021 Annual Plan, approving a Smart City Agreement with SiFi Networks for fiberoptic connections, and increasing Island Energy's electricity budget. The meeting will be conducted electronically via Zoom due to COVID-19, with the Council Chamber closed to the public.

• Adoption of Housing Authority Resolution approving 2021 PHA Annual Plan for HUD submission
• Approval of Smart City Agreement with SiFi Networks Pittsburg LLC for fiberoptic connections to City facilities and up to 300 future demand points
• Increase Island Energy's FY 2020-21 electricity procurement budget by $600,000 and sales revenue by $1,600,000
• Designate City Manager as Plan Administrator for 401(a) plans and appoint Reliance Trust as trustee, Empower as recordkeeper
• Authorize Mayor to take National Wildlife Federation's Mayor's Monarch Pledge

The City Council approved a Smart City agreement with SiFi Networks Pittsburg LLC, and adopted several consent calendar items including budget increases for Island Energy, designation of the City Manager as plan administrator for 401(a) plans, and an addendum to the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. The Housing Authority approved its 2021 Annual Plan and finance policies. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved Smart City agreement with SiFi Networks Pittsburg LLC (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, budget increases, plan administrator designation, Monarch Pledge, and CIP addendum (unanimous)
• Approved Housing Authority 2021 Annual Plan (6-0, Herring absent)
• Approved Housing Authority consent calendar including minutes, disbursements, and finance policies (6-0, Herring absent)

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council will consider approving an Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement with San Francisco Bay Aggregates, LLC for the lease and development of three waterfront properties. The council will also vote on a lease agreement for property at 3754 Railroad Avenue and several consent calendar items, including a special tax levy for a new community facilities district. The meeting will be held electronically via Zoom due to COVID-19, with the council chamber closed to the public.

• Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement with San Francisco Bay Aggregates, LLC for three waterfront properties
• Lease agreement with People Who Care Children Association for property at 3754 Railroad Avenue
• Ordinance levying special tax in Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 Tuscany Meadows
• Resolution to add one Recreation Coordinator position to the Recreation Department
• Proclamations for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Library Week, Fair Housing Month, Arbor Day, and Earth Day

The City Council unanimously approved an Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement with San Francisco Bay Aggregates, LLC for three waterfront properties, and a lease agreement with People Who Care Children Association. The consent calendar, including minutes, bench plaques, a special tax levy, and a staffing amendment, was also adopted unanimously. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement with San Francisco Bay Aggregates, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with People Who Care Children Association (unanimous)
• Adopted consent calendar including minutes, bench plaques, CFD special tax, and staffing amendment (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review the current cannabis policy and discuss potential expansions. The discussion includes adding new business types, determining appropriate locations, and establishing distance buffers for sensitive uses.

• Cannabis Policy Workshop regarding expansion of allowable business types and locations

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council will hold a public hearing on forming Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (Tuscany Meadows) to finance public improvements, with a landowner election and possible special tax levy. The Council will also consider adopting the General Plan Annual Progress Report, a resolution of intent to establish an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, and several consent items including a stormwater fee and zoning amendments.

• Public hearing on forming CFD No. 2021-1 (Tuscany Meadows) and conducting a special landowner election
• Resolution accepting the General Plan Annual Progress Report for calendar year 2020
• Resolution of intent to establish an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District and Public Financing Authority
• Resolution to establish the 2021/2022 Stormwater Utility Area fee at $30.00 per Equivalent Runoff Unit (no increase)
• Adoption of ordinances for zoning map amendment (Frontage Road) and Faria/Southwest Hills Annexation Project

The City Council unanimously approved forming Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (Tuscany Meadows), conducted a special election with 168 votes in favor, and introduced an ordinance levying a special tax to finance public facilities. The council also adopted the General Plan Annual Progress Report, expressed intent to establish an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, and approved several consent items including a lease with Pittsburg Community Theater and zoning amendments. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Adopted resolution forming CFD No. 2021-1 (Tuscany Meadows) and calling special election (unanimous)
• Declared results of special election for CFD 2021-1 with 168 votes in favor (unanimous)
• Introduced and waived first reading of ordinance levying special tax in CFD (unanimous)
• Adopted General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2020 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution of intent to establish Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (unanimous)
• Adopted updated City Council Member Committee Types for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including lease with Pittsburg Community Theater and zoning amendments (unanimous)
• Housing Authority adopted amended FY 2020-21 budget and annual report per SB 341 (unanimous)

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to rezone a city-owned parcel along Frontage Road to Community Commercial, and will consider a grant application for park renovations, commission appointments, and budget adjustments. The meeting will be conducted electronically via Zoom due to COVID-19, with the Council Chamber closed to the public.

• Public hearing on General Plan and zoning map amendment for a 3-acre site on Frontage Road (APN 087-227-001)
• Resolution to apply for Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grant for City Park Renovation Project
• Select appointments to fill 5 Planning Commission and 4 Community Advisory Commission vacancies
• Budget amendments for FY 2020-21 based on mid-year revenue and expenditure projections
• Ordinance to establish limited overlay district for commercial cannabis at 1416 Bobo Court (APN 088-570-009)

The City Council unanimously adopted a negative declaration and approved a General Plan Map Amendment and zoning map amendment for a three-acre site along Frontage Road. The council also approved a resolution authorizing a grant application for the City Park Renovation Project and made several appointments to the Planning Commission and Community Advisory Commission. The consent calendar was approved with one item pulled for a separate vote, which passed 3-2.

• Approved General Plan and zoning map amendment for Frontage Road site (unanimous)
• Authorized grant application for City Park Renovation Project (unanimous)
• Appointed Elissa Robinson, Heliodoro Moreno, Henry Perkins, Christopher Moreno, and Ivelina Popova to Planning Commission (each unanimous)
• Appointed Dennisha Marsh, Veronica Pope, Lara Clark, and Donna Smith to Community Advisory Commission (each unanimous)
• Motion to appoint Wolfgang Croskey to Planning Commission failed for lack of a second
• Adopted ordinance establishing overlay district at 1416 Bobo Court (3-2)
• Approved consent calendar items including budget amendment and power company contracts (unanimous)

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting the 2020 East Contra Costa Regional Fee Program update and an agreement for the Sand Creek Road Extension project. They will also consider adopting the Pittsburg Moves Active Transportation Plan, a cyber security contract with Darktrace Limited, and several other resolutions. The meeting includes closed session discussions on property negotiations, labor negotiations, and anticipated litigation.

• Public hearing on 2020 East Contra Costa Regional Fee Program update and Sand Creek Road Extension project
• Adoption of Pittsburg Moves Active Transportation Plan
• Three-year agreement with Darktrace Limited for cyber security Enterprise Immune System
• Resolution to accept SCADA Upgrade Project as complete
• Formation of Community Services Subcommittee

The City Council adopted the 2020 East Contra Costa Regional Fee Program Update and authorized the Fourth Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement, along with the Pittsburg Moves Active Transportation Plan and the formation of a Community Services Subcommittee. All votes were 4-0 with Member Banales absent. The consent calendar, including the SCADA upgrade completion and a Darktrace agreement, was also approved.

• Adopted 2020 East Contra Costa Regional Fee Program Update and Fourth Amendment to JPA (4-0)
• Adopted Pittsburg Moves Active Transportation Plan and Mitigated Negative Declaration (4-0)
• Authorized formation of Community Services Subcommittee (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including SCADA upgrade completion, Marina Dredge agreement, and Darktrace contract (4-0)
• Approved Housing Authority consent items including 2021 Utility Allowance Schedule (4-0)

City Council

The City Council introduced and waived first reading of an ordinance establishing a limited overlay district for a 1.03-acre site at 1416 Bobo Court, and approved commercial cannabis permits and an operating agreement with E7 Pittsburg LLC (Element 7). The vote was 4-0 with one absence. The council also introduced an ordinance for electronic filing of campaign disclosure statements, adopted a minute order for the COVID-19 Youth/Young Adult Ambassador Program, and approved the consent calendar. A separate cannabis permit for Canna Analytical, Inc. was continued to a date uncertain.

• Introduced ordinance for electronic filing of campaign disclosure statements (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance for cannabis overlay at 1416 Bobo Court and approved Element 7 permits/agreement (4-0)
• Continued Canna Analytical cannabis permit to a date uncertain
• Adopted minute order for COVID-19 Youth/Young Adult Ambassador Program with up to 20 participants (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including road projects and agreements (4-0)