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Pittsburg City Council — September 21, 2026
Pittsburg City Council meeting ·
An independent Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce summary of the City of Pittsburg's agenda — a Chamber service, not a City publication.
The September 21, 2026 meeting includes several items of direct interest to Pittsburg businesses. Most notable is a proposed Master Fee Schedule amendment (Item 6) that would replace the current $1 credit card convenience fee with a fee of up to 3.75% of the transaction amount and up to $2 for e-checks, shifting roughly $450,000 in annual merchant costs. The agenda also includes a construction contract award to Modernscapes Innovations, consulting amendments for the Water Treatment Plant project, a utility billing services contract extension, an Economic Development Update presentation, and a Conflict of Interest Code amendment. Routine items include proclamations, minutes, a CDBG performance report, a police grant acceptance, and a housing loan subordination agreement.
Subordination Agreement for Village of Hope TAY Housing Project
HousingThe Housing Authority would subordinate its existing $500,000 forgivable loan to Contra Costa County's larger loan to allow the County's financing for a 15-unit Transitional Age Youth housing project at 5305 Kirker Pass Road to proceed.
Why it matters: The item affects development financing for a housing project in the city, which relates to residential development activity and use of public funds.
What's being decided: Adopt a motion authorizing the Executive Director to execute the Subordination Agreement.
Economic Development Update
Economic DevelopmentA staff presentation providing an update on economic development activity in the city.
Why it matters: Economic development activity and city initiatives directly affect the local business climate and potential opportunities for members.
What's being decided: Receive presentation; no action required.
Master Fee Schedule Amendment - Credit Card and E-Check Fees
FeesThe resolution would replace the current $1 credit card convenience fee with a fee of up to 3.75% of the transaction amount for credit card payments and up to $2 for e-check payments, to offset approximately $450,000 in annual merchant costs currently absorbed by the City.
Why it matters: Businesses and residents who pay City fees, taxes, or utility bills by credit card or e-check would pay higher processing charges on those transactions.
What's being decided: Adopt a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule.
Amendment to Conflict of Interest Code
EthicsAs part of the state-required biennial review, the resolution would amend the City's Conflict of Interest Code to reflect new, reclassified, and eliminated employee positions that must disclose financial interests.
Why it matters: This item concerns ethics and financial-disclosure requirements for city positions, an always-spotlight category.
What's being decided: Adopt a resolution amending the Conflict of Interest Code.
Contract Award for Linscheid Drive Traffic Calming Phase II and CDBG ADA Curb Ramp Installation
ContractThe resolution would accept plans and specifications and award a combined construction contract to Modernscapes Innovations for traffic calming improvements (roundabouts, medians, striping) on Linscheid Drive and an ADA-compliant curb ramp at Mae Avenue and Ramona Street.
Why it matters: This is a procurement/contract award representing a business opportunity, and the infrastructure work affects local traffic and accessibility.
What's being decided: Adopt a resolution accepting plans/specifications and awarding the construction contract to Modernscapes Innovations.
First Amendment to Tanner Pacific Agreement - WTP Construction Management
ContractThe resolution would authorize a first amendment adding compensation to Tanner Pacific, Inc.'s construction management contract for the Water Treatment Plant Filter Improvements and Hypochlorite Conversion project, due to extended construction duration.
Why it matters: This is a contract amendment involving public infrastructure that supports the city's drinking water supply, relevant to procurement and infrastructure serving commerce.
What's being decided: Adopt a resolution authorizing the First Amendment to the Tanner Pacific agreement.
Third Amendment to West Yost and Associates Agreement - WTP Design
ContractThe resolution would authorize a third amendment allowing West Yost and Associates to continue engineering design services during the extended construction phase of the Water Treatment Plant Filter Improvements and Hypochlorite Conversion project.
Why it matters: This is a contract amendment for professional services on public water infrastructure that serves residents and businesses.
What's being decided: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Third Amendment to the West Yost agreement.
Mail Stream Corporation Utility Billing Services Agreement Amendment
ContractThe resolution would ratify the services agreement with Mail Stream Corporation for utility bill printing and mailing and authorize a first amendment exercising the final one-year option, extending the term through June 30, 2027 with a total not-to-exceed amount of $868,122.
Why it matters: This is a procurement/contract action for utility billing services; the contract governs how utility bills are printed and mailed to customers.
What's being decided: Adopt a resolution ratifying the agreement and authorizing the First Amendment.
Also on the agenda (5 routine items)
Every item from the City's agenda is listed — nothing is omitted. These routine items (minutes, proclamations, procedural business) have no direct bearing on the local business climate.
- 2 — Th!nk Pittsburg - Cielo Supermarket — A standing proclamation recognizing Cielo Supermarket under the Th!nk Pittsburg program.
- 3 — Employee of the Year and Pittsburg Pride Awards — Ceremonial recognition of employees through the Employee of the Year and Pittsburg Pride Awards.
- 5 — CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2025-2026 — A public hearing and resolution approving the required annual report to HUD documenting how the City used Community Development Block Grant funds during the July 2025-June 2026 program year to serve low- to moderate-income residents.
- 7 — Minutes of September 8, 2026 — Approval of the minutes from the September 8, 2026 meeting.
- 10 — Acceptance of Edward Byrne JAG Grant Funds for Police Training Equipment — The resolution would authorize acceptance and appropriation of $33,511 in Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds for the Police Department to purchase scenario-based training equipment.
Plain-language summary prepared by the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce, an independent organization that is not part of City government. Not an official record of the City of Pittsburg — verify at pittsburgca.gov.