City Council
City of San Pablo
Meeting Agenda - Final
1000 Gateway Avenue
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3000
www.SanPabloCA.gov
Mayor Rita Xavier
Vice Mayor Abel Pineda
Councilmember Patricia Ponce
Councilmember Arturo Cruz
Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Via Teleconference/Videoconference6:00 PMTuesday, January 18, 2022 CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:15 PM
City Council and Staff will attend via Teleconference/Videoconference This meeting is being held in accordance with the Brown Act as amended by Assembly Bill 361 and following the initial determination of the City Council, pursuant to Resolution 2021 129, dated October 4, 2021, that following consideration of the State of Emergency due to the COVID -19 pandemic that the City Council, Standing Committees, and Commissions subject to the Brown Act shall continue to meet remotely through teleconference or videoconference given the following findings:
i. The emergency continues to impact the ability of the City Council, its Standing Committees and Commissions, as well as the staff and members of the public, from meeting safely in person; and
ii. The Contra Costa County Health Department strongly recommends holding on line (teleconferenced or videoconferenced) meetings.
In order to comply with public health orders the requirement to provide a physical location for members of the public to participate in the meeting has been suspended .
However, the public can participate in the meeting in the following ways:
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2. Public comments may be submitted watching the meeting via online link :
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a. Via EMAIL to CityClerk@SanPabloCA .gov. Each email must contain in the subject line "PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT ON THE AGENDA" [ or] "PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDA ITEM #__ ”. Comments received by 12 noon on the day of the meeting will be provided in advance to the City Council and posted online with the agenda materials. b. During the meeting, the public may provide public comments via email to [email protected], which will be read into the record before Council consideration of the item and will be limited to three (3) minutes. Comments that do not conform to the City Council's rules of decorum may be summarized rather than read verbatim.
c. To make a public comment on a desired item while participating in the webinar, click on the “Raise Your Hand” option within the online webinar tool, or if participating via phone – press *9.
d. Written comments on agenda items shall be submitted by noon on the day of the meeting to allow sufficient time for copying and consideration before Council consideration of the agenda item. Written comments exceeding one page must be submitted by 7:30 am on the day of the meeting.
As allowed by the Brown Act, the Mayor may limit the total time for public comment to facilitate the completion of business on the agenda. All comments received by the close of the meeting will be available after the meeting as supplemental materials and will become part of the official meeting record.
Please note that all information provided in public comments including phone number called with, email addresses and any other personal information written or stated is subject to disclosure on the broadcast of the video- or tele -conferenced meeting .
Comments posted online will not include personal information.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons requiring assistance or auxiliary aids in order to participate should contact the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 1000 Gateway Avenue, San Pablo, or by calling (510) 215-3000, as soon as possible prior to the meeting. The City will give such requests primary consideration, taking into account undue financial and administrative burdens or fundamental alterations in the city service, program or activity.
Copies of this Agenda and non -exempt public records relating to an open session item on this agenda will be available for public view at the City Clerk ’s Office, 1000 Gateway Avenue, San Pablo. The full agenda packet may also be viewed on the city website at https://www.sanpabloca.gov/1400/City-CouncilLSA-Planning-Comm-AgendasMin.
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ROLL CALL
Members of the public may address the Council concerning the Closed Session matters on tonight's agenda before consideration of the item. Please file your name and address with the City Clerk on forms provided at the speaker's podium.
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Govt. Code section 54957.6)
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: Matt Rodriguez, Charles Ching, Norm Veloso, Alicia Southern, Viviana Toledo, Outside Labor Counsel and Negotiator Kelly Tuffo
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: Association of Intermediate Employees, Confidential Employees, Contract Employees, Division Managers, Executive Management, San Pablo Police Employees Association; San Pablo Police Employees Association (Management Unit); Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3, AFL-CIO; and Part-Time Employees #22-0201.
* * * END OF CLOSED SESSION * * *
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Speakers wishing to address the Council or Successor Agency on a specific agenda item should file a form with the City Clerk indicating the agenda item. The Mayor or Chair will invite you to speak at the appropriate time when the matter is being considered. If you desire to address the Council or Agency, please file your name and address with the City Clerk on forms available at the podium. We also ask that all cell phones be turned off or silenced during the meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time for comments on any item within the Council ’s subject matter jurisdiction, if such item is NOT listed on tonight ’s agenda. The Council may not engage in discussion or take action on any item that is not specifically listed on the agenda. Your item may be referred to city staff for investigation, report or placement on a future agenda. Persons addressing the Council are required to limit their remarks to three (3) minutes unless an extension or decrease of time is ordered. Please file your name and address with the City Clerk on forms available at the speaker’s podium.
PRESENTATIONS
FIRE DISTRICT UPDATE (ASST. FIRE CHIEF LON GOETSCH)#22-0192.
Recommendation: For Informational purpose only
PRESENTATION AND UPDATE FROM CITY OF SAN PABLO
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING (DEIB) OFFICERS REGARDING TWO-YEAR ACTION PLAN FY2021-22 AND 2022-23
#22-0053.
Recommendation: Receive and File
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CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar includes routine items that are to be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is requested, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 2021#22-0324.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
PERIODIC REPORTS
VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
DECEMBER 2021
#22-0375.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
INVESTMENT REPORT/TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MONTH OF
DECEMBER 2021
#22-0366.
Recommendation: Receive and file
MISCELLANEOUS
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
AUTHORIZING THE DISSOLUTION OF THE SAN PABLO ADVISORY
COMMITTEE ON AGING (ACOA) AND RECOGNIZING THE SAN PABLO
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD (SPSAB) FOR PROVISION OF
INFORMATION REGARDING THE CITY OF SAN PABLO SENIOR
POPULATION.
#22-0077.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
AMENDING THE TERM AND COMPOSITION CRITERIA ESTABLISHED
UNDER CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS 2018-100 AND 2018-126 FOR
CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION ADVISORY GROUP
APPLICANTS
#22-0088.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER’S AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE A
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MURPHY
& ASSOCIATES REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITIES FOR UP TO $35,000.
#22-0019.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolutions
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SAN PABLO TO ACCEPT AND
APPROPRIATE $60,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE OFFICE OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM TO CONDUCT TRAFFIC SAFETY
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF
PERSONS KILLED AND INJURED IN TRAFFIC COLLISIONS
INVOLVING ALCOHOL OR OTHER PRIMARY COLLISION FACTORS
AND RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER’S EXECUTION OF THE GRANT
AGREEMENT
#22-01110.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO TO (1) RE-APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
(EPA) GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FROM THE
REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE FOR A SUSTAINABLE BAY
PROJECT (0904) TO THE SUTTER AVENUE URBAN GREENING
PHASE 1 PROJECT (0300); (2) APPROPRIATE STATE WATER
RESOURCE CONTROL BOARD (SWRCB) GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,560,000 TO THE SUTTER AVENUE URBAN
GREENING PHASE 1 PROJECT (0300); AND (3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GEOSYNTEC
CONSULTANTS FOR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN CONSULTANT
SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,257 WITH A 10% CONTINGENCY FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION OF $385,283 FOR THE SUTTER
AVENUE URBAN GREENING PHASE 1 PROJECT (0300)
#22-01711.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
AUTHORIZING THE SAN PABLO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT
AND APPROPRIATE $40,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE OFFICE
OF TRAFFIC SAFETY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRAFFIC RECORDS
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM TO UPGRADE
EXISTING ELECTRONIC CRASH REPORTING SOLUTION AND
CITATION SYSTEMS
#22-01412.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO,
CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19);
DETERMINING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND OTHER BROWN ACT
BODIES IN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO CONTINUE TO MEET
REMOTELY DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CONTRA COSTA HEALTH
DEPARTMENT; AND CONFIRMING THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE
DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES.
#22-02113.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE FURNITURE FOR
THE CONVERSION OF FIRE STATION 70 INTO THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT ANNEX BUILDING, WHERE CODE ENFORCEMENT,
TRAINING, TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
UNITS MUST RELOCATE TO AFTER THE SALE OF BUILDING 5, FROM
MTA FURNITURE USING EXISTING GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
CONTRACT PRICING IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,393
#22-03814.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MACK5 AND APPROPRIATE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $882,925 FOR PROJECT, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT FOR THE NEW SAN PABLO POLICE
HEADQUARTERS AND TRAINING FACILITY (320-0104-43605) WHICH WILL BE FUNDED BY PROCEEDS FROM THE 2022 LEASE REVENUE
BONDS
#22-03515.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAN PABLO POLICE CANINE “ROCKY”
TO POLICE OFFICER ROBERT CHALK
#22-03316.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED BY GHILOTTI CONSTRUCTION, INC.
FOR THE WILDCAT CREEK RESTORATION AND GREENWAY TRAIL
PROJECT (0201) AND DIRECTING THAT A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
BE PREPARED AND FILED WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER
#22-04017.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
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ORDINANCES
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING CHAPTER 15.52 OF THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS OF RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY; CHAPTER 8.02 REGARDING PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
AND ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES; AND CHAPTER 15.04.020
REGARDING BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS.
#22-02418.
Recommendation: Waive second reading; adopt Ordinance
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION: AFFORDABLE
HOUSING STRATEGY AND TENANT PROTECTION POLICY
#22-03419.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order direction to staff in implementing goals and strategies from the City's Affordable Housing Strategy, adopted by Resolution 2020-148 on November 16, 2020.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
AFFIRMING THE RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR RITA
XAVIER OF INDIVIDUAL CITY COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL/LOCAL ASSIGNMENTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2022
PURSUANT TO SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.16.070,
ESTABLISHING A NEW STANDING COMMITTEE AND ESTABLISHING
NEW TEMPORARY, LIMITED TERM AD-HOC SUBCOMMITEES
DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2022
#22-02620.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution for all City Council assignments as amended for Calendar Year 2022 pursuant to SPMC 2.16.070 requirements.
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CITY COUNCIL APPOINTIVE PROCESS TO FILL ONE VACANCY ON
THE SAN PABLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TWO-YEAR STAGGERED TERM
FROM FEBRUARY 2022 - JANUARY 2024
#22-05121.
Recommendation: Proceed with discussion and selection of one of the policy options to fill one (1) vacancy on the San Pablo EDC Board of Directors for a 2-year staggered term from February 2022 through January 2024, as follows:
Option #1:
Direct staff, by minute order, to advertise for a member of the public to apply to be the City Council's nominee to the SPEDC. If the City Council chooses this option, then the City Council can also determine whether the applicants must be San Pablo residents.
The City Manager can suggest during the meeting possible dates for the application period, and when the City Council could schedule a future meeting to conduct interviews, and selection of City nominee to the SPEDC Board for approval ; OR
Option #2:
Proceed with selection of one (1) Councilmember, made by motion and approve by majority vote via minute order, to serve a 2-year staggered term from February 2022 - January 2024, and submit the City nominee to the SPEDC Board for approval; OR
Option #3:
Proceed with City Council authorization, by minute order to waive the City's nominee for this particular term to be filled by subsequent appointment by the SPEDC Board of Directors per SPEDC By-Laws Article II requirements.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING THE CITY OF SAN PABLO SLOGAN “TEAMWORK SAN
PABLO 2022 - THE YEAR OF _______” FOR THE
JANUARY-DECEMBER 2022 PERIOD
#22-01222.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
MATERIALS SUBMITTED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
WILL BE APPENDED AFTER THE COUNCIL MEETING. THIS IS NOT
AN ACTION ITEM BUT MERELY A MECHANISM FOR MATERIALS
SUBMITTED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA TO BE
APPENDED TO THE PUBLISHED AGENDA AFTER THE COUNCIL
MEETING.
#22-03123.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS
(Approved by Resolution 2021-008)
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives to the following committees, commissions and organizations; brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the City or Agency, as required by Government Code section 53232.3(d) (AB 1234); and other reports regarding items of general interest to the City Council. The City Council may take action on other items of interest that are specifically agendized herein:
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(a) Mayor Rita Xavier
Memberships: Association of Bay Area Governments (Primary); Contra Costa Mayors' Conference (Primary); League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Alternate); West Contra Costa Mayors & Supervisors Association (Primary); Richmond Steering Committee Community Based Transportation Plan (CBTP); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation (Member); West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (Primary); West County Integrated Waste Management /RecycleMore JPA Authority (Alternate); Contra Costa City Selection Committee (Chair)
Standing Committees: Public Safety
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo/Lytton Tribe
(b) Vice Mayor Abel Pineda
Memberships: West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (Alternate); West County Integrated Waste Management/RecycleMore JPA (Primary); Contra Costa County Mayors Association (Alternate); West County Mayors & Supervisors Association (Alternate)
Standing Committees: Community Services
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Community Public Health; Wireless Technology/S.P.E.E.D. Projects (c) Councilmember Patricia Ponce
Memberships: Marin Clean Energy Board of Directors (Primary); San Pablo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (City Council Appointee); San Pablo-Manzanillo Sister City Committee (Primary) Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative; Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Community Public Health
(d) Councilmember Arturo Cruz
Memberships: Association of Bay Area Governments (Alternate); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation Board (Member)
Standing Committees: Community Services; Economic Development, Housing & Project Management; Public Safety
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Wireless Technology/S.P.E.E.D. Projects; Local Business Assoc./Watch Meetings (e) Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Memberships: League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Primary) Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo/Lytton Tribe; Local Business Assoc./Watch Meetings
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Monday, February 7, 2022 at 6:00 pm, in memory of Phyllis Oshan, mother -in-law of Community Development Director Libby Tyler; and Retired San Pablo Police Officer Trevor Redman.