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City Council meeting summary

PittsburgMay 18, 20264 min read

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Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan, approved the consent calendar including several project and agreement actions, heard public comments on housing and small business concerns, and noted community events and an incoming police chief.

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The council approved the annual plan that guides how federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will be used in Pittsburg for the coming year, which allows selected local projects and services to receive funding. Council also accepted routine reports and completed actions such as finalizing a curb ramp project, approving agreements related to clean water and alternative compliance, and updating a bingo prize limit in the municipal code. Residents raised concerns about housing conditions, rent increases, homelessness, towing disputes, and support for small businesses; these comments were received for council awareness. The meeting included announcements about community programs (including a Youth Ride Free summer transit program and Buchanan Swim Center reopening) and the swearing-in of the incoming police chief was scheduled.

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Adopted a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan.
Approved the consent calendar including: minutes of May 4, 2026; receipt of the Treasurer's report for quarter ending March 31, 2026; acceptance of Project 4067 (2025/26 CDBG ADA curb ramp installation) as complete and authorization to file a Notice of Completion.
Authorized the City Manager to execute the amended and restated Contra Costa Clean Water Program agreement.
Approved participation in and execution of agreements with the Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance Joint Powers Authority.
Authorized the Pittsburg Power Company Executive Director to execute a consulting services agreement with CRE8|VEPOWER GROUP INC.
Adopted an ordinance amending Pittsburg Municipal Code Section 5.22.100 regarding prize value limits for bingo games for charity.
Directed a future Finance Subcommittee review of compensation for the elected City Treasurer and City Clerk, per Vice Mayor Lopez's request.

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City Council Meeting

May 18, 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
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.
1. Th!nk Pittsburg - Restaurant Week
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Decision: PROCLAMATIONS
2. National Public Works Week
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Decision: PROCLAMATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
3. My Brother's Keeper Scholarship Awards
Decision: PRESENTATIONS
4. Youth Advisory Commission Annual Report
Decision: PRESENTATIONS
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)
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)
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 HEARING
5. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
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Decision: PUBLIC HEARING
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 May 4, 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 March 31, 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
8. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting Project 4067 - 2025/26 CDBG ADA Curb Ramp Installation as Complete 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
9. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amended and Restated Contra Costa Clean Water Program Agreement
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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 Approving Participation in and Execution of Agreements with the Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance Joint Powers Authority
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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 Pittsburg Power Company Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director to Execute a Consulting Services Agreement with CRE8IVEPOWER GROUP INC
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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 an Ordinance Amending Section 5.22.100 of the Pittsburg Municipal Code Regarding Prize Value Limit for Bingo Games For Charity
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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 JUNE 1, 2026

Documents from this meeting

Minuteshttps://pittsburgca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5017,plainText=false)
Packethttps://pittsburgca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4969,plainText=false)
Agendahttps://pittsburgca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4968,plainText=false)

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