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 PMMonday, March 21, 2022 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:
1. Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting during Livestream Online at: https://www.sanpabloca.gov/1400/City-CouncilLSA-Planning-CommAgendasMin; OR https ://tinyurl.com/SPCCMtg032122 (no password needed ); OR Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join https://tinyurl.com/SPCCMtg032122
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2. Public comments may be submitted watching the meeting via online link :
https://tinyurl.com/SPCCMtg032122.
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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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
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2022 AS
AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH (James Lyons, District Coordinator, Contra Costa County Red Cross Leadership Council)
#22-1331.
Recommendation: For presentation purpose only
BI-ANNUAL UPDATE FROM SAN PABLO YOUTH COMMISSION (SPYC)#22-0152.
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only
* * * END OF PRESENTATIONS * * *
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 MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 23, MARCH 2 AND
MARCH 7, 2022
#22-1223.
Recommendation: Authorize by Minute Order
PERIODIC REPORTS
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VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
FEBRUARY 2022
#22-1274.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
PROCLAMATIONS
REQUEST FOR PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2022 AS
PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH
#22-1385.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE
WEEK OF APRIL 3-9, 2022 AS NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
#22-1436.
Recommendation: Authorize by Minute Order
MISCELLANEOUS
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.
#22-1247.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS TO THE SAN PABLO YOUTH
COMMISSION (SPYC)
#22-0168.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO (1) APPLY
FOR THE CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY URBAN
GREENING GRANT FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF THE PARK AT 2600
MORAGA ROAD THROUGH THE SAN PABLO AREA FOR
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY PROJECT, AND (2) AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ANY
NECESSARY AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THIS GRANT
#22-1219.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
DIRECTING THE ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE REPORTS FOR
THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
FOR SAN PABLO STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1982-1, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THESE SERVICES
WITH LCC ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,739
#22-13710.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SAN PABLO TO APPLY FOR UP TO
$7,500,000 FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM FOR THE BROADWAY-EL PORTAL SAFE ROUTES
PROJECT, AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO ANY AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE GRANT.
#22-13411.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO (1) PURCHASE ONE (1) USED
STREET SWEEPER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE
DIVISION FROM TRUCK SITE, OF SACRAMENTO, CA IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $110,000 FROM THE FY 2021/22 PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE FUND; (2) WAIVE THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE PURSUANT TO THE SAN
PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.16.110G; AND (3) EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT FOR THIS STREET SWEEPER WITH TRUCK SITE
#22-13512.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1)
ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS)
CLEAN CALIFORNIA LOCAL GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 327,300 AND CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS PER CAPITA PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $196,899 TO THE BUSH AVENUE POCKET PARK
PROJECT (0502); (2) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE CALTRANS CLEAN CALIFORNIA LOCAL GRANT
PROGRAM TO THE OLD TOWN BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT (0957) IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,700; AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO ANY AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE
GRANTS
#22-13613.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE CITY OF
SAN PABLO HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2021 TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE GOVERNOR’S
OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
#22-10814.
Recommendation: Conduct public hearing; adopt Resolution * * * END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS * * *
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
ADOPTING THE CITY OF SAN PABLO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
MASTER PLAN
#22-06415.
Recommendation: Receive presentation; adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT INCLUDING DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND
BUSINESS EXPENSES
#22-12516.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution if the City Council's desired action is to approve the amendments to the City Manager Employment Agreement (there is no staff recommendation).
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.
#22-12317.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS
(Approved by Resolution 2022-013)
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 (Primary); West Contra Costa Mayors & Supervisors Association (Primary); 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: Public Fiber/Electric Vehicle Infrastructure; City Manager Employment Agreement (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: Public Fiber/Electric Vehicle Infrastructure; City Manager Employment Agreement (c) Councilmember Patricia Ponce
Memberships: MCE Board of Directors (Primary); San Pablo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (City Council Appointee ); San Pablo -Manzanillo Sister City Committee (Primary); League of California Cities East Bay Division (Alternate)
Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative; Economic Development, Housing & Project Management; Public Health
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: None
(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; Public Health
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: None
(e) Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Memberships: MCE Board of Directors (Alternate)
Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: None
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Monday, April 4, 2022 at 6:00 pm, in memory of Claude Banks, Jr ., brother of Police Community Outreach Technician Katrinia Jones; and in memory of the 68 San Pablo residents who died from COVID -19 according to the County Health Department’s website.