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
Members of the public may view this meeting
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6:00 PMMonday, November 20, 2023
Special Meeting and Closed Session Meeting
CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:00 PM
*IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PUBLIC COMMENTS AND MEETING PARTICIPATION* NOTICE:
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Please note the following temporary change to the City's public comment procedures: Public comment by zoom or telephone will not be accepted. Public comment may be provided only in -person in Council Chambers or via email as set forth below.
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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• 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 not be read out loud and will be provided directly to the members upon receipt and distributed with supplemental materials following the meeting.
Please note that all information provided in public comments, including 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
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov’t Code section 54956.9(d)(2): 6 potential cases pertaining to dispute over payment of monthly supplemental health insurance to certain retired employees 23-4461.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Potential initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov’t Code section 54956.9(d) (4): 6 potential cases
23-4592.
* * * END OF CLOSED SESSION * * *
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
ROLL CALL
REPORT ON 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.
PRESENTATIONS
BI-ANNUAL UPDATE FROM SAN PABLO YOUTH COMMISSION (SPYC)23-3853.
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only
PRESENTATION OF GENERAL UPDATES BY PACIFIC GAS AND
ELECTRIC (PG&E) COMPANY
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
23-3934.
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
CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER
6, 2023
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
23-4365.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
PERIODIC REPORTS
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CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR
THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
23-2886.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELEVEN
COMMISSIONERS TO THE SAN PABLO YOUTH COMMISSION (SPYC)
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
23-3867.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
CONSIDER RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE MOBILITY HUB PLAN
CEQA: This project is statutorily exempt from CEQA under the provisions of Senate Bill 288 which created an exemption from environmental review pursuant to CEQA for pedestrian and bicyclE faciLIties and projects thAT improve customer information and wayfinding for transit riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
23-4288.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CALTRANS AND THE CITY OF SAN PABLO IN THE AMOUNT OF
$562,500 FOR THE FULL TRASH CAPTURE DEVICE AT CHURCH
LANE AND WILLOW AVENUE PROJECT; AND (2) ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS TO THE PROJECT BUDGET
(320-0304-43604-ALT-224)
CEQA: An environmental review analysis consistent with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements will be prepared for the design and construction plans at time of project implementation. 23-4329.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PURCHASE ONE (1) 2023 FORD MACH-E ELECTRIC
VEHICLE FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $52,644, USING
COMPETITIVELY BID COOPERATIVE CONTRACTS; AND
APPROPRIATING $52,644 FROM THE ADJUDICATED ASSET
SEIZURE ACCOUNT TO THE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FUND FOR
THIS VEHICLE PURCHASE IN FY 2023/24
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-43910.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN PABLO (1) RATIFYING THE CITY’S APPLICATION FOR THE
CALRECYCLE SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM IN
THE AMOUNT OF $75,000; (2) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
GRANT FUNDING, IF AWARDED; AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR CITY
PARTICIPATION IN THIS GRANT PROGRAM.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-43711.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH MACK5 FOR
PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE
NEW SAN PABLO POLICE HEADQUARTERS AND TRAINING FACILITY INCREASING COMPENSATION BY $169,468 TO COVER PROJECT
COMMISSIONING, SPECIAL TESTING AND INSPECTIONS, AND
GEOTECHNICAL TESTING AND INSPECTIONS, FOR A NEW TOTAL
CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,052,393
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-43512.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN PABLO AMENDING SAN PABLO ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER
17.60, SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL USES, SECTION 17.60.070,
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, CONCERNING PROCEDURES AND
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
(ADUS)
CEQA: This proposed action is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17, which exempts the adoption of local ordinances regulating accessory dwelling units.
23-42913.
Recommendation: Conduct public hearing; waive first reading; introduce Ordinance
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING $14,922 IN FUNDS TO BE
RECEIVED FROM THE 2023 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE FUNDS TO PAY FOR
CONTINUED SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES FOR TWENTY
CRADLEPOINT MOBILE ROUTERS TO SUPPORT EXISTING SAN
PABLO POLICE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS.
CEQA: The proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-42714.
Recommendation: Conduct public hearing; adopt Resolution
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
No items scheduled.
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.
23-28015.
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 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
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Solid Waste & Recycling Agreements, Programs and Services
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Monday, December 04, 2023 at 6:00 pm.