City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, November 20, 2023
Special Meeting and Closed Session Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Abel Pineda, Vice Mayor Patricia Ponce, Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, and Councilmember Rita Xavier
Present: 4 -
Councilmember Arturo CruzAbsent: 1 -
CLOSED SESSION
No Public Comment was received.
Adjourn to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. regarding:
1. 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
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2. 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
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RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Abel Pineda led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
ROLL CALL
Mayor Abel Pineda, Vice Mayor Patricia Ponce, Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, and Councilmember Rita Xavier
Present: 4 -
Councilmember Arturo CruzAbsent: 1 -
Staff Present:
City Manager, Matt Rodriguez
Assistant City Manager, Charles Ching
City Attorney, Brian P. Hickey
Police Chief Ron Roman
City Clerk, Dorothy Gantt
Assistant City Clerk, Leticia I. Miguel
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Manager Rodriguez reported on Closed Session. There was no reportable action taken on Closed Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were approximately 4 public speakers.
Comments were made by the following individuals:
Cordell Hinder, Ignacio Mendoza, Christine Iscolen, and Mercedes
PRESENTATIONS
3. BI-ANNUAL UPDATE FROM SAN PABLO YOUTH COMMISSION (SPYC)23-385 No Public Comment was received.
Presented.
4. PRESENTATION OF GENERAL UPDATES BY PACIFIC GAS AND
ELECTRIC (PG&E) COMPANY
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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No Public Comment was received.
Presented.
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CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Rodriguez made the following announcements:
•Commended Community Services Department for coordinating the Multicultural Winter Wonderland event scheduled for November 30, 2023.
•Announced the recent adoption in the Community Services Department to increase certain fees and charges .
Updated fees will be posted on the city website.
•Highlighted the San Pablo Youth Commission, on the release of their Student Led Unity Grant – S.L.U.G.
Applications are still ongoing and applications closing December 15, 2023. •Highlighted Public Works Division and the promotion of the Neighborhood Champions Program in conjunction with San Pablo Shines/San Pablo Brilla and recruiting volunteers.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Xavier, seconded by Councilmember Pabon -Alvarado, and approved by vote of those present, to adopt all items in the Consent Calendar. The motion passed as follows:
Aye: Pineda, Ponce, Pabon-Alvarado, and Xavier4 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
MINUTES
5. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 2023
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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Approve by Minute Order.
PERIODIC REPORTS
6. CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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By adoption of the Consent Calendar the Periodic Reports was Approved.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
7. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELEVEN
COMMISSIONERS TO THE SAN PABLO YOUTH COMMISSION (SPYC)
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2023-158
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CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
8. 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.
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Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2023-159
9. 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. 23-432
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2023-160
10. 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. 23-439
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2023-161
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11. 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. 23-437
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2023-162
12. CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH MACK 5 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. 23-435
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2023-163
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. 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.
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The public hearing opened at 7:40 pm and there were no public comments. The public hearing closed at 7:40 pm.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ponce, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this ORDINANCE be Waived First Reading and Introduced. The motion failed by the following vote:
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Aye: Pineda, Ponce, Pabon-Alvarado, and Xavier4 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
Enactment No: ORD 2023-004
14. 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. 23-427
Item was continued to December 18, 2023.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
No items scheduled.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
15. 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.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS
City Councilmembers reported on attendance at intergovernmental agency meetings, conferences, and seminars since the last meeting.
City Councilmembers announced calendar of upcoming events and coordinated attendance; reported on local events attended since the last meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Monday, December 04, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Dorothy Gantt, City Clerk
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Abel Pineda, Mayor