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Pittsburg City Council — November 16, 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 November 16, 2026 Pittsburg City Council meeting is a short agenda with one consideration item and a combined consent calendar. Business-relevant items include a Master Fee Schedule amendment adding new recreation fees (kayak/SUP dry storage and fire pit reservations), three construction contract awards and acceptances (Cal Sierra Construction $527,500; APB General Engineering $228,275; and completion of the Zone 7 pavement project), a residential final map approval, and compensation amendments for the City Manager (4% salary increase) and City Attorney (4% increase). The meeting includes no public hearings.

Master Fee Schedule Amendment — Kayak Storage and Fire Pit Fees

Fees

Staff proposes adding two new fees to the Master Fee Schedule: a rental fee for kayak/SUP dry storage at Pittsburg Marina and a reservation fee plus refundable deposit for new fire pits at Central Harbor Park, set to recover administrative costs.

Why it matters: Changes to the City's Master Fee Schedule affect users of marina and park amenities, including recreation-related businesses and residents using these facilities.

What's being decided: Adopt a resolution establishing the new fees.

Award of Project 5007 — Highlands Ranch Tank Improvements

Contract

Resolution to accept plans, amend the FY 2026/27 Water Fund CIP budget, allocate additional funds, and award a construction contract to Cal Sierra Construction, Inc. for $527,500 to rehabilitate a 1.0-million-gallon water storage tank.

Why it matters: A procurement/contract award represents a business opportunity for contractors; the water infrastructure work supports system reliability for the service area.

What's being decided: Approve the resolution and award the contract.

Award of Project 5130 — Terry Court Sewer Repair

Contract

Resolution to accept plans and award a construction contract to APB General Engineering for $228,275 to abandon an existing sewer main and install a new main in Terry Court, connecting at St. Moritz Drive.

Why it matters: A contract award is a business opportunity for contractors; the sewer improvements address recurring maintenance issues and system reliability.

What's being decided: Approve the resolution and award the contract.

Acceptance of Project 2043 — Zone 7 Pavement Management Phase 1

Infrastructure

Resolution accepting as complete the rehabilitation of approximately 16 centerline miles of local streets and authorizing the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion.

Why it matters: Completed street rehabilitation affects road conditions for businesses and the traveling public; contract closeout is relevant to the contractor.

What's being decided: Approve the resolution accepting the project as complete.

Amendment to City Personnel Rules

Labor

Resolution amending the City's Personnel Rules to incorporate changes in state and federal employment law and clarify policies on leave, retired annuitant employment, reasonable accommodations, equal employment opportunity, and leave-approval authority, following meet-and-confer under the MMBA.

Why it matters: Changes to municipal employment policy affect City workforce administration and reflect employment-law compliance trends relevant to employers generally.

What's being decided: Adopt the resolution amending the Personnel Rules.

Acceptance of OTS Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant

Grant

Resolution accepting a $91,300 California Office of Traffic Safety STEP grant (PT27128) for the Police Department to fund targeted enforcement, education, and public awareness for the period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Why it matters: Grant-funded traffic enforcement affects public safety and roadway conditions in the city, including areas with commercial activity.

What's being decided: Adopt the resolution accepting the grant.

Final Map Approval — Subdivision 9734 (Catania Court)

Development

Resolution approving the Final Map for Subdivision 9734 (Catania Court) submitted by West Coast Home Builders to document grading-related lot changes in the San Marco Unit 17 development, and authorizing officials to execute their statements on the map.

Why it matters: Residential subdivision approvals affect local development activity and can generate demand for construction and related services.

What's being decided: Adopt the resolution approving the final map.

First Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement

Compensation

Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement following a Council performance evaluation, providing a 4% salary increase.

Why it matters: Compensation of senior City officials is a governance and budget matter; the agenda requires spotlighting of elected-official and appointment-related compensation decisions.

What's being decided: Adopt the resolution authorizing the amended agreement.

Sixth Amendment to City Attorney Employment Agreement

Compensation

Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Sixth Amendment to the City Attorney's employment agreement following a Council performance evaluation, providing a 4% increase split evenly between base salary and deferred compensation.

Why it matters: Compensation of senior City officials is a governance and budget matter relevant to public accountability.

What's being decided: Adopt the resolution authorizing the amended agreement.

Also on the agenda (1 routine item)

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 — Minutes of October 26 and November 2, 2026 — Approval of prior meeting minutes.

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.