Pittsburg public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a workshop on the General Plan. The regular meeting includes decisions on housing design standards, park improvements, and the acceptance of a federal forestry grant.

• Acceptance of $2,000,000 USDA Urban and Community Forestry grant funds
• Contract not to exceed $82,000 with AllSport America, Inc. for Oak Hills Park tennis court resurfacing
• Adoption of two ordinances for the Objective Design Standards 2023 Project regarding multi-family and mixed-use housing
• Revision of the Master Pay Schedule to increase seasonal wages to the $16.00 per hour state minimum
• Approval of the 2024 Utility Allowance Schedule for the Housing Authority

The City Council approved a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service for urban and community forestry. The council also authorized a general services agreement for resurfacing tennis courts at Oak Hills Park. Several administrative amendments and personnel rule revisions were adopted via the consent calendar.

• Approved Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program funds (4-0)
• Approved Oak Hills Park Tennis Court Resurfacing agreement (4-0)
• Adopted 2024 Council Member Committee Assignments (4-0)
• Approved revised Personnel Rules for Sick Leave, CFRA and Bereavement Leave (4-0)
• Approved amendments to the Master Pay Schedule (4-0)
• Approved maintenance agreement with Del Conte’s Landscaping, Inc. for GHAD II (4-0)
• Approved agreements with PG&E for system impact studies and facilities designs (4-0)
• Pulled ordinances for Objective Design Standards 2023 Project from agenda

City Council

The City Council will hold a reorganization meeting to select a Mayor/Chair and Vice-Mayor/Chair. The session includes remarks and presentations for the outgoing Mayor.

• Selection of Mayor/Chair
• Selection of Vice-Mayor/Chair

The City Council held a special meeting to reorganize its leadership. The council unanimously appointed a new Mayor and Vice-Mayor.

• Appointed Juan Antonio Banales as Mayor/Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Jelani Killings as Vice-Mayor/Vice-Chair (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a residential subdivision and general plan map amendment for Siena at San Marco. The body is also deciding on several property acquisitions, police equipment grants, and zoning ordinances.

• Public hearing for a 206-lot Major Subdivision and General Plan Map Amendment for Siena at San Marco
• Proposed purchase of 2362 Dover Way from Humewood Inc.
• Acceptance of $37,029 JAG Grant for a Vigilant Public Safety Camera Expansion Package
• Awarding of construction contract to Grade Tech, Inc. for Frontage Road Living Green Trail
• Adoption of ordinances for the Objective Design Standards 2023 Project

The City Council approved the termination of development agreements for the Greystone Place, Belle Harbor, and Liberty subdivision projects. The Council also authorized the use of Housing Successor Agency funds and accepted a justice assistance grant.

• Authorized use of Housing Successor Agency funds (3-0)
• Approved acceptance of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (3-0)
• Approved first amendment to consulting agreement with TRC Solutions, Inc. (3-0)
• Accepted City Park Tree Safety Maintenance project as complete (3-0)
• Approved contract with Dell Technologies, LLC for Police Department camera servers (3-0)
• Authorized application for Outdoor Equity Grants Funds (3-0)
• Awarded Project 1801 Frontage Road Living Green Trail (3-0)
• Terminated development agreements with SEECON Built Homes, Inc., Discovery Homes, Inc., and Forecast Land Development LLC (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of a Sustainability Plan and a requested 5.69% rate increase for the Recycling Center and Transfer Station. The meeting also includes decisions on infrastructure contracts and zoning amendments for housing and commercial projects.

• Proposed 5.69% rate increase for Contra Costa Waste Service, Inc. at the Recycling Center and Transfer Station
• Construction management contract with Tanner Pacific, Inc. for $3,684,230 for Water Treatment Plant improvements
• Zoning map amendment for the LMK Petro Project from RS-6 to CC
• Adoption of two ordinances for the Objective Design Standards 2023 Project to increase housing production
• Termination of development agreements for Greystone Place, Belle Harbor, and Liberty Subdivision projects

The City Council terminated development agreements for the Greystone Place, Belle Harbor, and Liberty subdivision projects. The Council also approved a city-wide sustainability plan and a rate increase for Contra Costa Waste Service, Inc.

• Terminated development agreements for Greystone Place, Belle Harbor, and Liberty projects (4-0)
• Adopted the City of Pittsburg Sustainability Plan (4-0)
• Approved rate increase for Contra Costa Waste Service, Inc. (4-0)
• Awarded Project 2050 Safe Routes to School (4-0)
• Approved winter month recess minute order (4-0)
• Amended zoning map for LMK Petro Project from RS-6 to CC (4-0)
• Approved fifth amendment to ENRA with Discovery Builders, Inc. for Stoneman Park (4-0)
• Adopted By-Laws and directed Infrastructure Financing Plan for Pittsburg EIFD (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several grant acceptances and professional service contracts. Key items include funding for a senior center technology lab and a commercial business recruitment agreement. The body is also discussing a significant interfund loan to support a project with Stay Cal Pittsburg LLC.

• Interfund loan of $1,756,462 from GHAD Fund to Economic Development Fund
• Contract with Retail Strategies LLC for business recruitment not to exceed $150,000
• $145,000 Office of Traffic Safety grant for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
• $33,000 grant for a technology lab at the Pittsburg Senior Center
• Construction contract to Arias Concrete Contractor Inc. for 17 ADA curb ramps

The City Council unanimously adopted resolutions to accept grant funds for a senior center technology lab and traffic safety programs, and authorized a $1,756,462 interfund loan from the GHAD Fund to the Economic Development Fund. The council also appointed board members to the Pittsburg Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority and authorized a contract for commercial business recruitment services. Vice Mayor Banales recused himself from voting on the interfund loan item due to a conflict of interest.

• Adopted resolution to accept grant funds for a Technology Lab at the Pittsburg Senior Center (unanimous)
• Adopted minute order to appoint Board Members to the Pittsburg Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate and execute agreement with Retail Strategies LLC for Commercial Business Recruitment Services (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution accepting plans and specifications for Project 4097 - 2023/24 CDBG ADA Curb Ramp Installation (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Fourth Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement with Haley and Aldrich, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance and appropriation of State of California Cannabis Tax Fund Grant for DUI-Drug Enforcement (unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance and appropriation of Office of Traffic Safety Grant Funds for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (unanimous)
• Amended Business Improvement District Contract between City of Pittsburg and Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)

City Council

The Pittsburg City Council will hold a special meeting to hear an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision not to recommend approval of a gas station, car wash, and convenience store with alcohol sales. The regular meeting includes public hearings on new marina fees and objective design standards for housing, plus several contract approvals and employment amendments.

• Appeal of LMK Petro project: gas station, car wash, convenience store with alcohol sales (AP-16-1189)
• Public hearing on amending Master Fee Schedule for new Marina and Marina Community Center services
• Public hearing on Objective Design Standards 2023 and zoning map amendments for multi-family housing
• Resolution to authorize $200,000 consultant agreement with North Star Place Branding and Marketing
• Resolution to authorize application for EDA Recompete Pilot Program grant for distressed areas

The Pittsburg City Council upheld a planning appeal for LMK Petro with conditions on alcohol sales, adopted amendments to the Master Fee Schedule, and introduced ordinances for objective design standards. The Council also approved a $200,000 consultant agreement with North Star Place Branding and Marketing, authorized a grant application for the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program, and approved the consent calendar including employment agreement amendments for the City Attorney and City Manager.

• Upheld planning appeal and denied without prejudice alcohol sales for one year or until policy adoption for LMK Petro, with conditions (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Adopted City Council Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule (carried unanimously)
• Introduced and waived first reading of two ordinances for the Objective Design Standards 2023 Project (3-0, 2 recused)
• Adopted resolution authorizing consultant agreement with North Star Place Branding and Marketing for $200,000 (carried unanimously)
• Adopted minute order authorizing grant application for Phase I Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program (carried unanimously)
• Approved consent calendar including Stoneman Avenue Safety improvements, California Theater Marquee sign, renewable diesel agreement, Kirker Creek Storm Canal agreement, and city attorney/manager contract amendments (carried unanimously)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on objective design standards and zoning map amendments to increase housing production. The body is also considering the establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District and approving city goals for fiscal year 2023-24.

• Objective Design Standards 2023 Project: adding Article XXI to Chapter 18.84 of the Municipal Code and amending the Zoning Map
• FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant of $374,879 for Project 8336, Americana Park Bypass Channel
• Grant of $222,288 for Project 3040-Buchanan Park Pond Loop Replacement
• Construction contract award to CWS Construction Group, Inc. for Project 3019—Reviving the Heart of Pittsburg Pride
• Adoption of ordinances regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Title 18 miscellaneous amendments

The City Council approved the intent to establish an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District and Public Financing Authority. The council also adopted the City Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and approved several items via the consent calendar.

• Approved intent to establish Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District and Public Financing Authority (3-0, 1 recused, 1 absent)
• Approved City Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved consent calendar items 9-21 (4-0, 1 absent), including a lease with Bay Harbor Park Homeowners Association and various grant acceptances
• Pulled BOLD Program authorization from agenda
• Continued Objective Design Standards 2023 Project ordinances to October 02, 2023

City Council

The City Council and Housing Authority will discuss zoning updates for accessory dwelling units and road maintenance projects. The body is also considering funding for homelessness outreach and building inspector services.

• Public hearing to amend Title 18 of the Municipal Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Pavement maintenance contracts for East Leland Road and Loveridge Road awarded to Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc.
• Consulting agreement amendment with 4LEAF, Inc. for building inspector services not to exceed $250,000
• Use of Housing Successor Agency funds for the Coordinated Outreach Referral and Engagement Program
• Authorization to purchase properties for the Housing Authority's Section 8 program

The City Council unanimously approved pavement maintenance projects for East Leland and Loveridge Road. The Council also waived first readings for two ordinances amending Title 18 of the Municipal Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and miscellaneous text. Additionally, the Council approved a staff response to a Grand Jury report on affordable housing.

• Approved ordinance amending Title 18 related to Accessory Dwelling Units (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance for Title 18 Miscellaneous Text Amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for Project 2241-East Leland Pavement Maintenance Project (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for Project 2033-Loveridge Road Maintenance Project (unanimous)
• Approved staff response to Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury Report No. 2306 on Affordable Housing (unanimous)
• Approved first amendment to consultant agreement with Gates+Associates for Project 3080-Premier Fields (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of properties fulfilling specified criteria (unanimous)
• Approved second amendment to consulting agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. for building inspector services (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating habitat conservation mitigation fees and authorizing the purchase of deferred and budgeted vehicles and equipment. The body is also considering several contracts for city infrastructure and water treatment.

• Authorization to purchase 48 deferred and budgeted vehicles and equipment not to exceed $4,157,100
• Public hearing on updating Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan (HCP/NCCP) mitigation fees
• Purchase contract with JAM Services for Project 1752 Streetlight LED Replacement in the amount of $400,000
• Purchase contract with Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC for Aluminum Sulfate in the amount of $84,000
• Resolution supporting House of Representatives Concurrent Resolution 16 to exonerate the Port Chicago 50

The City Council approved updates to Habitat Conservation Plan mitigation fees and authorized the purchase of deferred replacement vehicles and equipment. The council also passed a resolution supporting the exoneration of the Port Chicago 50 and approved several consent calendar items, including a water treatment chemical contract.

• Approved update to Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan Mitigation Fees (4-0)
• Approved resolution supporting House of Representatives Concurrent Resolution 16 to exonerate the Port Chicago 50 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of deferred replacement vehicles and equipment from FY 2022/23 and FY 2023/24 (4-0)
• Approved contract with Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC for aluminum sulfate water treatment supply (4-0)
• Awarded purchase contract to JAM Services for Project 1752 Streetlight LED Replacement (4-0)
• Authorized application for Land and Water Conservation Fund funding for Pittsburg Premier Fields Project (4-0)
• Approved modification of overtime pay and amendment to the IBEW Agreement (4-0)
• Accepted completion of Project 2039, Manville Avenue Speed Humps (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider allocating surplus funds for LED streetlight replacement and the Reviving the Heart of Pittsburg Pride Project. The body will also review the annual military equipment report and approve various infrastructure project completions.

• Allocation of $2,891,962 for the Reviving the Heart of Pittsburg Pride Project on Railroad Avenue
• Allocation of $799,000 in ARPA funds for a Courtyard by Marriott hotel grant and restaurant coaching
• Approval of FY 2023-24 project list for SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act funding
• Review of the Police Department Military Equipment Annual Report
• Contract for consulting services with Cole Pro Media, LLC for the Police Department

The City Council approved several funding allocations, including SB 1 road repair projects and $799,000 in ARPA funds for economic development. The council also authorized the use of FY 2020/21 surplus funds for a streetlight LED replacement project. Multiple administrative resolutions and project completions were approved via the consent calendar.

• Approved SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act projects for FY 2023-24 (3-0)
• Allocated FY 2020/21 General Fund surplus to Streetlight LED Replacement Project (3-0)
• Allocated $799,000 in ARPA funding for two economic development projects (3-0)
• Accepted Military Equipment Annual Report and determined compliance with Policy 706 (3-0)
• Approved ARPA and General Fund surplus for Reviving the Heart of Pittsburg Pride Project (3-0)
• Accepted Project 5205 Sewer and Waterline Rehabilitation as complete (3-0)
• Accepted Project 3016 De Anza Park Exercise Stations as complete (3-0)
• Authorized continuation of the Recruitment Incentive Program (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide on adopting the Draft Housing Element for the 2023-2031 reporting period. This update to Chapter 13 of the General Plan is required by state law to meet housing needs and maintain eligibility for state grant funding.

• Public hearing for the adoption of the 2023-2031 Housing Element (General Plan, Chapter 13)

The City Council held a special meeting to address the city's housing strategy. The council unanimously adopted a resolution approving the 2023-2031 Housing Element.

• Approved 2023-2031 Housing Element (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a special budget workshop followed by a regular meeting. The body is deciding on several service agreements, grant acceptances, and zoning ordinances for the Faria/Southwest Hills Annexation Project.

• Agreement with Cal Poly Humboldt for a restaurant coaching program
• Acceptance of an OBAG3 Grant for Project 2052—Delta de Anza Multi Modal Trail Safety Improvements
• Consulting agreement with Northpoint Security Services, Inc. for park security
• Amendment to Opticos Design, Inc. agreement for ADU plans not to exceed $244,475
• Allocation of $365,000 in Measure M Surplus Funds for additional library services

The City Council approved agreements for a restaurant coaching program and trail safety improvements. Several resolutions were passed via the consent calendar, including funding for library services and tree maintenance. A park security patrol agreement was referred to the Finance Subcommittee.

• Approved agreement with Cal Poly Humboldt for Restaurant Coaching Program (unanimous)
• Accepted OBAG3 Grant for Delta de Anza Multi Modal Trail Safety Improvements (unanimous)
• Referred Northpoint Security Services park patrol agreement to Finance Subcommittee
• Approved 10 resolutions finding developers in compliance with development agreements (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Opticos Design, Inc. agreement for ADU Pre-Approved Plan (unanimous)
• Approved additional funds and contract amendment for Hamilton Tree Service, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved use of $365,000 of Measure M Surplus Funds for library services (unanimous)
• Approved ordinances and development agreement for Faria/Southwest Hills Annexation Project (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss terminating the local emergency regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The body is also considering the acceptance of grant funds for art and recreation programs.

• Resolution to proclaim the end of the local COVID-19 emergency
• $17,400 grant from Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund for Senior Center recreation programs
• $10,000 grant from Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund for PACF art programs
• Pittsburg Power Company sublease extension for parking at Building 223 on Mare Island ($1,750/month)
• Allocation of Measure M surplus funds for StreetLight Data Subscription Service

The City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming the end of the local emergency regarding COVID-19. The council also renewed the local emergency regarding storms and approved grant funds for art and recreation programs.

• Adopted resolution to end local COVID-19 emergency (3-0)
• Adopted resolution to renew local emergency regarding storms (3-0)
• Approved grant funds from Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund for FY 22/23 PACF Art Programs (3-0)
• Approved grant funds from Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund for FY 22/23 Recreation Programs (3-0)
• Approved allocation of Measure M surplus funds for StreetLight Data Subscription Service (3-0)
• Authorized Pittsburg Power Company sublease agreement for parking (3-0)
• Approved February 21, 2023 minutes (3-0)

City Council

The City Council and Housing Authority are meeting to address infrastructure projects, grant applications, and zoning amendments. Key items include the final adoption of a zoning map amendment for a car wash and the establishment of the annual stormwater utility fee.

• Zoning Map amendment for Blue Wave Car Wash at 1160 E. Leland Road
• Establishment of 2023/2024 Annual Stormwater Utility Area Fee at $30.00 per Equivalent Runoff Unit
• Award of Project 4066 for 32 ADA curb ramps to Franco Engineering, Inc.
• Rejection of all bids for Project 3018 Police Department Security Fence due to budget overruns
• Adoption of a Housing Authority Procurement Policy

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, a zoning map amendment for a car wash, and the annual stormwater utility fee. The Housing Authority approved the 2023 Utility Allowance Schedule. All Council votes were 4-0 with one member absent.

• Established 2023/2024 Annual Stormwater Utility Area Fee (4-0)
• Amended Zoning Map for Blue Wave Car Wash at 1160 E. Leland Road (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Utility Allowance Schedule for Housing Authority (6-0)
• Accepted California Theatre Balcony Level Occupancy project as complete (4-0)
• Authorized application for Bay Area Air Quality Management District Charge! Grant (4-0)
• Authorized award of Project 4066 CDBG ADA Curb Ramp Installation (4-0)
• Rejected all bids for Project 3018 Police Department Security Fence (4-0)
• Authorized second amendment to Cal Engineering & Geology, Inc. agreement (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants for the Planning Commission, Community Advisory Commission, and Youth Advisory Commission. Appointments for these positions will be made at the February 6, 2023 meeting.

• Interviews for four Planning Commission vacancies
• Interviews for four Community Advisory Commission vacancies
• Interviews for ongoing Youth Commission vacancies

City Council

The City Council and Housing Authority will discuss utility allowance schedules, Marina and Recreation fee revisions, and various infrastructure projects. The body is also reviewing contracts for power services and the adoption of the 2022 California Building Codes.

• Reimbursement of $1,698,000 to Seecon Financial & Construction Co., Inc. for San Marco infrastructure
• Allocation of $1,500,000 in ARPA funds for citywide alternative fuel infrastructure and fleet upgrades
• Design agreement with Kimley-Horn for $176,856.15 for citywide roadway improvements
• Public hearing on revisions to the Marina and Recreation Master Fee Schedule
• Adoption of the 2022 California Building, Residential, Electrical, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Historical, Green, and Energy Codes

The City Council approved revisions to the Marina and Recreation Master Fee Schedule and updated city standard specifications. The council also authorized several contracts for power services, roadway improvements, and a site lease with DISH Wireless, LLC. The Housing Authority approved the 2023 Utility Allowance Schedule.

• Approved revisions to Marina and Recreation Master Fee Schedule (4-0)
• Adopted updated City Standard Specifications and Standard Details (4-0)
• Accepted MTC grant funding for Project 2050—Safe Routes to School (4-0)
• Approved addition of Robertson-Bryan, Inc. to Power Company professional services list (4-0)
• Authorized site lease agreement with DISH Wireless, LLC (4-0)
• Allocated ARPA funds for Project 1800—Citywide Alternative Fuel Infrastructure (4-0)
• Adopted 2022 California Building Code and related codes by reference (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Utility Allowance Schedule for Housing Authority (6-0)