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, April 4, 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:
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/SPCCmtg040422 (no password needed ); or join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: please click this URL to join https://tinyurl.com/SPCCmtg040422
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April 4, 2022City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
2. Public comments may be submitted watching the meeting via online link :
https://tinyurl.com/SPCCmtg040422.
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 b e v i e w e d o n t h e c i t y w e b s i t e a t 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Gov’t Code Section 54956.8:
PROPERTY: 1820 Rumrill Boulevard, San Pablo, CA
AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: Matt Rodriguez, Charles Ching
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Novin Development
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and terms of payment
#22-1281.
* * * END OF CLOSED SESSION * * *
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Speakers wishing to address the Council on a specific agenda item should file a form with the City Clerk indicating the agenda item. The Mayor will invite you to speak at the appropriate time when the matter is being considered. If you desire to address the Council, 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.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF POLICE OFFICER ROY BANG#22-1442.
Recommendation: Approve and present Life Saving Award
PRESENTATIONS
SAN PABLO COMMUNITY LIBRARY UPDATE BY LIBRARY MANAGER
GIA PAOLINI AND PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING WEEK OF APRIL 3-9, 2022 AS NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK.
#22-1423.
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE BY TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS#22-1004.
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only
RICHMOND PROMISE, INC. -- INFORMATION PRESENTATION BY
CHRISTOPHER WHITMORE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
#22-1045.
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 MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2022#22-1406.
Recommendation: Authorize by Minute Order
PROCLAMATIONS
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE
WEEK OF MAY 15-22, 2022 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
#22-1497.
Recommendation: Approve 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.
#22-1488.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING THE LEASING BY LOTUS HOTELS INC. OF A PORTION
OF THE HOLIDAY INN HOTEL PROPERTY TO AT&T FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF CELL ANTENNAS ON THE HOLIDAY INN SIGN
LOCATED AT 2525 SAN PABLO DAM ROAD AND GRANTING A
UTILITY EASEMENT TO PG&E ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY WITH
APN 417-290-014 TO PROVIDE POWER TO THE CELL ANTENNAS
#21-3519.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO
SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.16.110(E) FOR
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING; AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF LITTER AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES FROM
FORMS+SURFACES THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULES (CMAS) IN AN AMOUNT
NOT-TO-EXCEED $334,000 FROM FUNDS RECEIVED FROM WEST
CONTRA COSTA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
AND EARMARKED FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
#22-15010.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING (1) PUBLIC WORKS TO APPLY FOR CALTRANS
REBUILDING AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE WITH SUSTAINABILITY
AND EQUITY (RAISE) FOR THE SAN PABLO AVENUE BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT (0202); AND (2) THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ANY NECESSARY
AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THIS GRANT
#22-15211.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO RATIFY THE LETTER
TRANSMITTED ON MARCH 15, 2022 FROM SAN PABLO MAYOR
XAVIER TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATORS NANCY
SKINNER (D-9TH DISTRICT) AND BUFFY WICKS (D-15TH DISTRICT)
REGARDING STATE OF CALIFORNIA STATE BUDGET ONE-TIME
CAPITAL FUNDING EARMARKS FOR SAN PABLO CAPITAL
PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION.
#22-15112.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
* * * 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 GENERAL PLAN 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
#22-15313.
Recommendation: Conduct public hearing; adopt Resolution
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DISPOSITION
AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH NOVIN DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1820 RUMRILL BLVD TO PROVIDE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING; AND AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE MONEY
NOTE OF $935,250 FOR THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE LAND
AND A $1,000,000 LOAN FROM LOW-AND MODERATE-INCOME
HOUSING ASSET FUNDS.
#22-12914.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
ADOPTING THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN AT (ARPA) FUNDING
ALLOCATION AND APPROPRIATION OF PARTS I & II ELIGIBLE
EXPENSES AS GOVERNMENT SERVICES UNDER THE PUBLIC
SECTOR REVENUE LOSS CATEGORY WHICH TOTALS $7,413.467
FOR THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AS A NON-ENTITLEMENT UNIT; AND
DESIGNATING A SPECIAL REVENUE FUND UNDER THE PROPOSED
FY 2022-27 FIVE-YEAR GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR ALL
APPLICABLE FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO U.S. TREASURY FINAL RULE
REGULATIONS.
#22-15615.
Recommendation: Consider formal adoption of the following two (2) Resolutions:
Resolution #1: (Councilmember Ponce recused from this Resolution before Council deliberation)
Resolution adopting a total ARPA Allocation/Appropriation for Part I Eligible Expenses totaling $900,000 to be expended during FY 2022/23 through FY 2025/26 under Public Sector Revenue Loss Category that will be included in the recommended ARPA Expenditure Plan of the Proposed Draft FY 2022-2027 Budget under a designated Special Revenue Fund, which will be formally adopted by the City Council to be effective July 1, 2022; and
Resolution #2: (All Councilmembers may be permitted to vote) Resolution adopting a total ARPA Allocation/Appropriation for Part II Eligible Expenses totaling $6,513,466 to be expended during FY 2022/23 through FY 2025/26 under Public Sector Revenue Loss Category that will be included in the recommended ARPA Expenditure Plan of the Proposed Draft FY 2022-2027 Budget under a designated Special Revenue Fund, which will be formally adopted by the City Council to be effective July 1, 2022
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RESEARCH FUTURE
FUNDING MECHANISMS TO ANNUALLY FUND NEW YOUTH
PROGRAMS AND/OR MUNICIPAL BROADBAND/PUBLIC FIBER
INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMISSION ADDITIONAL CITY SURVEYS
REGARDING POTENTIAL AMOUNT, MECHANISM AND TIMING FOR A
LOCAL TAX MEASURES FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
#22-15516.
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.
#22-14117.
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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:
(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 Clean Energy Board of Directors (Primary); San Pablo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (City Council Appointee ); San Pablo -Manzanillo Future Board Member Designation (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 Clean Energy Board of Directors (Alternate) Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: None
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Monday, April 18, 2022 at 6:00 pm.