Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pittsburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in water utilities with medium priority
Utility e-billing rebate
The new water billing system forces everyone to re-register online; the $10 credit nudges customers to go paperless, which saves the water fund over $178,000 a year at full adoption. Fixed-income residents flagged the 3.5% online payment fee, and staff confirmed e-billing only changes how the bill is delivered, not how it's paid.
West Santa Fe Avenue sewer and water rehabilitation design
The city planned to pay Hydroscience Engineers an extra $107,534 to finish designing sewer and water line upgrades on West Santa Fe Avenue, bringing the design contract to $811,379.
Water treatment plant consultant contract extensions
Two more amendments to consultant contracts for the big water plant project raised scope-creep concerns; the project remains within budget and schedule per the city manager.
Island Energy rate increases on Mare Island
Ratepayers on Mare Island face a 3% electric increase and a 4.5% gas delivery increase starting September 1 — still far below PG&E. The loss of the dry docks (20% of load) and rising costs drove the increase.