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Pittsburg City Council Minutes — March 16, 2026: Grants, Utilities Actions, Strategic Plan Discussion

PittsburgMar 16, 20263 min read

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Council reviewed the draft FY 2026-27 Strategic Plan; accepted a Caltrans grant for the Youth and Veterans Creating a Cleaner Future project and amended the FY 2025-26 budget; approved a Pittsburg Power Company interconnection agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric (Mayor Adams recused); and adopted a consent calendar including a stormwater utility fee, sewer repairs, a Delta Diablo sanitation agreement, and multiple recreation grants. Public comments addressed the Dreams Court project, prevailing wages, and property upkeep. City Manager provided an update on Police Chief recruitment.

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Presentation of Draft FY 2026-27 City Council Strategic Plan — discussion only; no vote taken.
Adopted resolution to accept Caltrans grant funds for the Youth and Veterans Creating a Cleaner Future Project and amend FY 2025-26 budget (unanimous).
Adopted Pittsburg Power Company resolution authorizing execution of an interconnection agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric; Mayor Adams recused for conflict of interest (approved by vote of Banales, Killings, Kobata, Lopez).
Adopted consent calendar (unanimous) including: approval of March 2, 2026 minutes; agreement with Delta Diablo Sanitation for Contra Costa Clean Water Program protection activities; establishment of FY 2026/27 annual stormwater utility area fee; allocation of funds and CIP amendment for Project 5130 – Terry Court sewer repair; acceptance of Contra Costa County grant funds and associated Recreation budget amendments; and acceptance of Contra Costa County District V Community Impact Funds and Recreation budget amendment.

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City Council Meeting

Mar 16, 2026, 7:00 PM65 Civic Ave, City Hall Council Chamber, 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 Employee Introductions
Decision: PRESENTATIONS
2. Bay Area Air District Community Grant
Decision: PRESENTATIONS
HOUSING AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARING
3. Adoption of a Housing Authority Resolution Approving the Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for 2026 and Authorizing the Executive Director to Submit the Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for 2026 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Decision: HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARING
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Minutes of January 20, 2026
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Decision: HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Adoption of a Housing Authority Minute Order Approving an Annual Housing Asset Report
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Decision: HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Adoption of a Housing Authority Resolution Authorizing the Listing for Sale of Real Property 2105 Abbott Avenue
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Decision: HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
CITY COUNCIL
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.
7. Th!nk Pittsburg - Bishop Wisecarver
Decision: PROCLAMATIONS
8. World Down Syndrome Day
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Decision: PROCLAMATIONS
9. Cesar Chavez Day
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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)
COMBINED CITY COUNCIL AND PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY CONSIDERATION
10. Presentation and Request for City Council Direction on the Draft Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Council Strategic Plan
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Decision: COMBINED CITY COUNCIL AND PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY CONSIDERATION
11. Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Accept Grant Funds and Authorize City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement From the California Department of Transportation for the Youth and Veterans Creating a Cleaner Future Project and Amend FY 2025-26 Budget
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Decision: COMBINED CITY COUNCIL AND PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY CONSIDERATION
12. Adoption of a Pittsburg Power Company Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director to Execute Interconnection Agreement Between Pittsburg Power Company and Pacific Gas & Electric Company, to Pay Costs Associated with the Agreement After Receiving Funds From the Developer, and to Take Any Actions Necessary to Effectuate the Agreement
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Decision: COMBINED CITY COUNCIL AND PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY 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
13. Minutes of March 2, 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
14. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Delta Diablo Sanitation for Contra Costa Clean Water Program Inspection Activities
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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
15. Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Establish the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Annual Stormwater Utility Area Fee
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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
16. Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Approve and Allocate Funds for Project 5130 — Terry Court Sewer Repair and amend the CIP budget
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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
17. Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Accept Grant Funds from Contra Costa County, Amend FY 2025-26 Recreation Programs Budget, and Authorize City Manager to Execute Grant Contracts
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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
18. Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Accept Grant Funds from Contra Costa County District V Community Impact Funds, Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement, and Amend FY 2025-26 Recreation Department Budget
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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 APRIL 6, 2026