City Council
City of San Pablo
Meeting Agenda
Council Chambers
1000 Gateway Avenue
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3000
www.SanPabloCA.gov
Mayor Abel Pineda
Vice Mayor Patricia Ponce
Councilmember Arturo Cruz
Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Councilmember Rita Xavier
City Council Chambers
Access the meeting remotely by using this URL
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83708212256
6:00 PMMonday, September 18, 2023
Teleconference Location for Mayor Abel Pineda
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b))
1000 Gateway Avenue, Council Office
San Pablo, CA 94806
The agenda will be posted at the remote location, and the teleconference location will be accessible to the public.
NOTICE:
Members of the public may attend the meeting in any following ways:
• In-person at the Council Chambers at 1000 Gateway Ave, San Pablo, CA (as well as any additional in -person location that may be listed above);
• By Zoom by visiting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83708212256; or • By phone at 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833 (San Jose); and entering Webinar ID: 837 0821 2256. • The public can also view the meeting during livestream online at https://sanpablo.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx If you are attending in-person, we ask that all cell phones be turned off or silenced during the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
At each meeting, the public has the opportunity to address the City Council on items appearing on the agenda and, for items not appearing on the agenda but within the purview of the City Council, during ORAL COMMUNICATIONS .
Persons addressing the Council must limit their remarks to three (3) minutes unless an extension or decrease of time is set. As allowed by the Brown Act, the Mayor may limit the total time for public comments to facilitate the completion of business on the agenda.
• IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT:
Any person wishing to make such address Council should first complete and deliver a "Speaker Form" available at the speaker's podium and submit it to the City Clerk identifying the agenda item. The Mayor will invite you to speak at the appropriate time when the matter is being considered.
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• REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT:
Members of the public participating remotely may provide public comment during the meeting in the following ways:
• Web: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83708212256 (Participate via Zoom and “raise hand” by selecting the virtual hand icon in the Zoom platform when the item is called. City staff will activate the speaker ’s microphone when the speaker’s name is called. The speaker will need to unmute themselves. Council will not consider comments made in the chat function of the Zoom platform.)
• Telephone: Dial Or by phone 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833 (San Jose), Enter Webinar ID: 837 0821 2256 (press *9 to raise/lower hand; press *6 to mute/unmute) • WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public comments may also be submitted 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 No.__”. Written comments received by 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be provided in advance to the City Council and posted online with the agenda materials. During the meeting, the public may provide written public comments via email to CityClerk@SanPabloCA .gov. All written comments received after noon the day of the meeting will be read into the record before Council consideration of the item and will be limited to the same time allowed for other public comments. Comments that do not conform to the City Council's rules of decorum may be summarized rather than read verbatim.
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.
AGENDA MATERIALS
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 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Brown Act, individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the meeting should submit a completed Meeting Accommodation Request Form by email to CityClerk@SanPabloCA .gov, with “Accommodation Request” listed in the subject line of the email.
Alternatively, completed Meeting Accommodation Request Forms may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 1000 Gateway Avenue, San Pablo, CA 94806. Meeting Accommodation Request Forms may be found at https://www.sanpabloca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15988/FRM-Meeting-Accommodation-Request-Form-FINAL-020 823, or requested by email to [email protected], or by phone at (510) 215-3000.
Meeting accommodation requests should be submitted to the City as soon possible. The City will attempt to resolve before the meeting begins all accommodation requests received by 10 a.m. on the day of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
ROLL CALL
REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449
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Consider and take action on any request from a Councilmember to participate in a meting remotely due to Just Cause or Emergency Circumstances pursuant to AB 2449 (Government Code Section 54953(f)).
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session.
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
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DR. CAROL
WEYLAND CONNER’S LEGACY OF GIVING TO PEOPLE IN NEED AND
THE RESOURCES SHE PROVIDED TO BENEFIT MANY RESIDENTS
OF SAN PABLO AND THE GREATER CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
23-3731.
PRESENTATION BY EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
(EBMUD) ON U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
DIRECTED WATER METER INSPECTIONS IN SAN PABLO
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
23-3742.
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only
PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL REPORT BY THE SAN PABLO POLICE
DEPARTMENT
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
23-2923.
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only
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
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CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 05, 2023
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
23-3774.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
PERIODIC REPORTS
CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR
THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2023
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
23-2865.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
PROCLAMATIONS
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
OCTOBER AS NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
23-3566.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO STAFF AND ALLIED AGENCIES IN
SAFEGUARDING THE COMMUNITY OF SAN PABLO AND
SURROUNDING AREAS DURING THE STANTON AVENUE
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS INCIDENT
CEQA: This is not a project defined by CEQA.
23-3637.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TRANSFER AGREEMENT AND JOINT
ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND
CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. FOR THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2001 RUMRILL BOULEVARD AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE TRANSFER
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
23-3468.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES FOR RENTAL
REGISTRY PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION
SERVICES FOR A FIVE-YEAR (5) PERIOD, WITH ALL COSTS OF
SERVICES TO BE PAID FROM REVENUES GENERATED BY THE
PROGRAM
CEQA: This is not a project subject to CEQA.
23-3479.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AND THE CITY OF
RICHMOND FOR R3 CONSULTANT SERVICES TO DEVELOP A JOINT
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AGREEMENT REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL, IN AN AMOUNT TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO NOT TO EXCEED $91,512.50
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
23-34010.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $8,640 FROM FY 2023-24
GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED RESERVES (GFDR) - CITY FACILITY
MAINTENANCE AND ONE-TIME IMPROVEMENTS TO POLICE
SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EXPENSES ACCOUNT FOR REPAIR OF THE
ELEVATOR WITHIN THE SAN PABLO POLICE DEPARTMENT
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
23-36511.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPONSORSHIP IN THE
AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR THE CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE
FOUNDATION SAN PABLO FORWARD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
23-36412.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COMMUNITY
CENTER RENTAL FEE WAIVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $816 FOR
CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE’S ANNUAL MANAGERIAL RETREAT
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
23-36713.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
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CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT
WITH TENANT NUTRICION FUNDAMENTAL, INC. TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE TENANT SELL COFFEE DRINKS.
CEQA: This is not a project subject to CEQA.
23-36814.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP
OF $1,000 TO THE SAN PABLO LIBRARY (WITH FRIENDS OF THE SAN PABLO LIBRARY AS NON-PROFIT 501c(3) ORGANIZATION AS
FISCAL AGENT) FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL CAR SHOW EVENT -
LOWRIDERS AT THE LIBRARY - ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
23-37915.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items scheduled.
ORDINANCES
No items scheduled.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS:
(1) APPOINTING BRIAN HICKEY AS CITY ATTORNEY EFFECTIVE
OCTOBER 16, 2023; APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WITH THE NEW CITY ATTORNEY; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT;
(2) CREATING A TEMPORARY NEW SPECIAL COUNSEL POSITION
AND APPOINTING CURRENT CITY ATTORNEY TERESA L. STRICKER AS SPECIAL COUNSEL FROM OCTOBER 16, 2023 THROUGH
OCTOBER 26, 2023 TO ALLOW FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION IN THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
23-37816.
Recommendation: Approve resolutions.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
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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.
23-27517.
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 Abel Pineda
Memberships: Contra Costa County Mayors Association (Primary); West County Mayors & Supervisors Association (Primary); West County Integrated Waste Management /RecycleMore JPA Authority (Alternative); West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (Alternate); Standing Committees: Community Services
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo /Lytton Tribe; Smart 5G Policy Projects; Solid Waste & Recycling Agreements, Programs and Services
(b) Vice Mayor Patricia Ponce
Memberships: Contra Costa Mayors' Conference (Alternate); West Contra Costa Mayors & Supervisors Association (Alternate); League of California Cities East Bay League Division (Alternate); 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); Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative; Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo/Lytton Tribe
(c) Councilmember Arturo Cruz
Memberships: Association of Bay Area Governments (Alternate); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation Board (Member)
Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative; Public Safety Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Smart 5G Policy Projects
(d) Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Memberships: MCE Clean Energy Board of Directors (Alternate) Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative; Public Safety Ad-Hoc Subcommittees:
(e) Councilmember Rita Xavier
Memberships: Association of Bay Area Governments (Primary); League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Primary); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation (Member); West County Integrated Waste Management/RecycleMore JPA Authority (Primary); West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (Primary)
Standing Committees: Public Safety; Public Health
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Solid Waste & Recycling Agreements, Programs and Services
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ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Monday, October 02, 2023 at 6:00 pm.