Pittsburg public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating the municipal code regarding advisory bodies and building standards. The body is also considering the allocation of ARPA funds for a trail project and a consulting agreement for a renewable hydrogen project.

• Allocation of $1,354,000 in ARPA funds for the Frontage Road Living Green Trail Project
• Consulting Services Agreement with TRC Solutions, Inc. up to $306,691 for the H Cycle Renewable Hydrogen Project at 1301 Standard Oil Avenue
• Proposed ordinance to adopt the 2022 California Building Code and related standards
• Amendment to the Master Pay Schedule to increase seasonal minimum wage from $15.00 to $15.50 per hour
• Review of development impact fees subject to AB 1600 reporting requirements

City Council

The City Council will meet to adopt a resolution declaring the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election. The meeting includes the administration of oaths for newly elected officers and the reorganization of the Council to select a Mayor and Vice-Mayor.

• Adoption of resolution declaring November 8, 2022, election results
• Administration of oath of office for Council Members Shanelle Scales-Preston, Dionne Adams, and Angelica Lopez
• Administration of oath of office for City Clerk Alice E. Evenson and City Treasurer Nancy Parent
• Selection of Mayor/Chair and Vice-Mayor/Chair
• Certification of 15,790 total votes cast in the city (39.97% turnout)

The City Council declared the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election. The council reorganized its leadership by appointing a new Mayor and Vice-Mayor. Newly elected officers were administered the oath of office.

• Adopted resolution declaring results of November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election (unanimous)
• Appointed Shanelle Scales-Preston as Mayor/Chair (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Juan Banales as Vice-Mayor/Vice-Chair (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider an appeal regarding a denied permit for a 1,600 square foot convenience store and gas station upgrades. The body will also discuss ferry service expansion and citywide art installations.

• Appeal of denied Use Permit and Design Review for 1005 Railroad Avenue
• MOU for a feasibility study of expanded ferry service in Contra Costa County
• Agreement with Local Edition Creative for five murals and a sculpture
• Proposed 5% salary increase for City Attorney Donna Mooney
• Proposed 7.5% salary increase for City Manager Garrett Evans

The City Council approved a use permit for a gas station and convenience store at 1005 Railroad Avenue with a one-year ban on alcohol sales. The Council also approved salary increases for the City Attorney and City Manager and authorized a ferry service feasibility study.

• Approved Use Permit and Design Review for gas station and 1,600 sq ft store at 1005 Railroad Avenue, prohibiting alcohol sales for one year (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for City Manager to execute MOU for expanded ferry service feasibility study (Unanimous)
• Adopted pledge to address opportunity gaps for young men and women of color (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring a CalPERS Retired Annuitant (Unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Local Edition Creative for art planning and mural services (Unanimous)
• Approved City Attorney salary increase of 5% to $21,252 monthly, effective July 10, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved City Manager salary increase of 7.5% to $23,097.83 monthly, effective July 10, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Division of Boating and Waterways funding requests and agreements (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending the Handbook for City Advisory Bodies, including potential term length changes for commissioners. The body is also deciding on several contracts for engineering, design, and equipment, as well as an ordinance regarding sustainable food packaging.

• Ordinance amending Title 8.08 regarding sustainable food packaging and condiments
• Consultant agreement with Luhdorff and Scalmanini for groundwater monitoring and well maintenance
• Design services contract with Sandis Engineers Surveyors and Planners for Frontage Road Living Green Trail Project
• Purchase contract with RDO Equipment Co. for a 2022 Vermeer BC1500 brush chipper
• Allocation of $33,623.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice JAG Program for the Police Department

The City Council adopted an amended handbook for advisory bodies and scheduled a winter recess for January 3, 2023. Through a consent calendar, the council approved multiple items including a sustainable food packaging ordinance and various consultant agreements.

• Approved amended Handbook for City Advisory Bodies (4-0)
• Approved winter recess for January 3, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of October 17, 2022 (4-0)
• Authorized summary vacation of a 7,720 sf GHAD II Maintenance Access Easement (4-0)
• Approved continuing public subcommittee meetings by teleconference (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Title 8.08 regarding sustainable food packaging and condiments (4-0)
• Authorized engineering services agreement with Luhdorff and Scalmanini (4-0)
• Authorized contract for a new brush chipper (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss an ordinance to reduce plastic food packaging and condiments to comply with state law. The body is also deciding on several contracts for police equipment, land development, and infrastructure maintenance.

• Proposed ordinance amending Title 8.08 regarding sustainable food packaging and condiments
• Appropriation of $130,000 Office of Traffic Safety grant for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
• Consultant agreement with FirstCarbon Solutions for Siena at San Marco subdivision not to exceed $214,168
• Equipment lease purchase agreement with Motorola Solutions to replace the police radio system
• Acceptance of public improvements for Subdivision 9497 (Vista Del Mar II)

City Council

The City Council and Housing Authority will discuss land use changes for a residential project and the acquisition of interests in the Gateway Mixed Use Development. The body is also reviewing several police equipment contracts and infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing to rezone 360 Central Avenue from Single-Family Residential to Planned Development
• Contract with LEHR Inc. for police vehicle equipment not to exceed $380,000
• Purchase of 11 new police interceptor vehicles from Future Ford of Concord
• Housing Authority proposal to acquire interests in Gateway Mixed Use Development
• Legal services agreement with Sher Edling LLP for PCBs litigation against Monsanto companies

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure contracts, including water treatment plant supplies and street sweeping extensions. The body is also considering the acceptance of a $1.35 million grant for a trail and community outreach project. Other items include employment terms for IBEW Union Local 1245.

• Acceptance of $1,354,000 Clean California Grant for Living Green Pittsburg - Trail and Community Outreach Project
• Contract for Liquid Chlorine with Thatcher Company of California, Inc. for $110,000
• Contract for Sodium Hydroxide with Univar USA, Inc. for $200,000
• Three-year extension of Delta Diablo Street Sweeping Contract through June 30, 2025
• Employment terms for IBEW Union, Local 1245 for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025

City Council

The City Council and associated agencies are meeting to approve operating budgets and fund appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The body will also consider a water shortage declaration and a youth services master plan.

• Approval of FY 2022-23 budgets for the City, Housing Authority, Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation, Pittsburg Power Company, and GHAD II
• Public hearing for Island Energy FY 2022-2023 electricity and natural gas retail rates on Mare Island
• Declaration of a Level II Water Shortage and implementation of demand reduction actions
• Proposed $600,000 increase for electricity procurement and $250,000 for natural gas procurement for Island Energy
• Refinancing of a $4,250,000 Pittsburg Power Company loan to Island Energy at 2.5% for a 35-year term

City Council

The City Council is deciding on a lease agreement with Global Resources Trading, LLC for a waterfront parcel on Marina Boulevard. The body is also reviewing police equipment upgrades and a multimillion-dollar grant for corridor beautification.

• Lease agreement with Global Resources Trading, LLC for a hotel, restaurants, and banquet hall on Marina Boulevard
• Acceptance of $2,891,692 Clean California Local Grant for the Reviving the Heart of Pittsburg Pride Project
• Police Department radio system upgrade to meet California Department of Justice requirements
• Purchase of an Enterprise License for FileOnQ software for the Police Department
• Review and potential amendment of Zoning (PMC Title 18) for the Pedestrian Commercial (CP) District