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City Council approves executive pay amendments, pay schedule updates, pier project completion, and police trainee overfills

PittsburgMar 2, 20263 min read

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At the March 2, 2026 Pittsburg City Council meeting, members adopted changes to the 2025–2028 Senior Executive Team Salary & Benefits Schedule, amended the master pay schedule to add and adjust classifications including Chief of Police, accepted completion of Riverview Park fishing pier repairs with additional funding, authorized insurance coverages, approved Plaza Marina assignment/termination actions, and authorized overfilling up to three Police Officer positions with trainees for up to nine months.

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Adopted a resolution amending the 2025–2028 Senior Executive Team Salary and Benefits Schedule, eliminating individual employment agreements, clarifying benefits (including cell phone/equipment allowances, auto allowance, work schedules, termination/severance, and limited retiree medical), removing incentive pay for preparation of Chief of Police recruitment, and aligning senior executive salary within 5% of the labor market rate.
Adopted a resolution amending the master pay schedule to modify the Chief of Police salary range (maximum $26,121 per month) and to add the classifications Principal Civil Engineer (salary range $12,329–$14,986 per month) and Senior Utility Technician (salary range $12,118–$14,729 per month).
Approved Consent Calendar items including: minutes of February 17, 2026; receipt and filing of the Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2025; acceptance of Project 3022 – Riverview Park Fishing Pier Repairs as complete, appropriation of additional funds, and authorization for the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion; authorization for the City Manager to execute property, workers’ compensation, public liability and other insurance coverages; and Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation and City Council resolutions authorizing the Executive Director/City Manager to execute Plaza Marina assignment and assumption agreements and terminate the Plaza Marina master lease.
Authorized the City Manager to overfill up to three Police Officer positions with Police Trainees for up to nine months.

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City Council Meeting

Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 PMCITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER, 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG CA 94565completed

Agenda

7:00 PM - CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. New Business Introductions
Decision: PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
The standing proclamation(s) were published as part of the agenda. The proclamation(s) will be posted on the City's website and social media accounts as appropriate.
2. Th!nk Pittsburg - Lumpy's Diner
Decision: PROCLAMATIONS
3. Women's History Month
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Decision: PROCLAMATIONS
4. Red Cross Month
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Decision: PROCLAMATIONS
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/REMARKS
The City Manager may make brief announcements or informal comments at this time and brief the Council on items of interest. (No Action Required)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the audience who wish to address the City Council or Agency Boards on issues that are not scheduled for the agenda and on any items listed as part of the Consent Calendar should complete a Speaker's Card available at the dais. Please read the card carefully in order to fill out the card properly. Submit the completed card to the City Clerk before the item is called, preferably before the meeting begins. Individuals will be given three minutes to address the Council unless additional time is allowed as provided for spokespersons. Prior to speaking, each member of the public shall state their name and business and City of residence in a clear and audible tone of voice. (No Action Required)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members may make a report on their committee assignments at this time. (see attached list of adhoc committees and other public agencies in which Council members participate). (No Action Required)
CONSIDERATION
5. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Amending the 2025-2028 Senior Executive Team Salary and Benefit Schedule
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Decision: CONSIDERATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
City Council/Agency Members may make any conflict of interest declarations pertaining to Consent Calendar items at this time.
COMBINED CITY COUNCIL, PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY, SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG GHAD II AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Minutes of February 17, 2026
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Decision: COMBINED CITY COUNCIL, PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY, SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG GHAD II AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Receive and File the Treasurer’s Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2025
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Decision: COMBINED CITY COUNCIL, PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY, SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG GHAD II AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
8. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Overfill up to Three Police Officer Positions with Police Trainees for up to Nine Months
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Decision: COMBINED CITY COUNCIL, PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY, SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG GHAD II AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
9. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting Project 3022 – Riverview Park Fishing Pier Repairs as Complete, Appropriating Additional Funds, and Authorizing the City Engineer to File a Notice of Completion
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Decision: COMBINED CITY COUNCIL, PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY, SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG GHAD II AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
10. Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Municipal Pooling Authority Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Providing Property, Workers’ Compensation, Public Liability and Other Insurance Coverages
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Decision: COMBINED CITY COUNCIL, PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY, SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG GHAD II AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
11. Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Amend the Master Pay Schedule to Include Amendments to the Salary Schedule and Previously Approved Positions and Compensation
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Decision: COMBINED CITY COUNCIL, PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY, SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG GHAD II AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
12. Adoption of Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation and City Council Resolutions Authorizing the Executive Director/City Manager to Execute the Plaza Marina Assignment and Assumption Agreements, and Authorizing the Termination of the Master Lease Agreement for Plaza Marina
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Decision: COMBINED CITY COUNCIL, PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY, SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG GHAD II AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
COUNCIL REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Members may request items to be considered for future agendas. An item will only be brought forward with a majority vote and will appear on a future agenda with staff recommendations for further Council consideration.
COUNCIL MEMBER REMARKS
Council Members may make brief announcements or informal comments at this time. (No Action Required)
ADJOURNMENT TO MARCH 16, 2026