City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, December 18, 2023
CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ponce led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Abel Pineda, Mayor Patricia Ponce, Vice Mayor Arturo Cruz, Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, and Councilmember Rita Xavier
Present: 5 -
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
No Closed Session scheduled.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were approximately 6 public speakers.
Comments were made by the following individuals:
Cordell Hinder, Ignacio Mendoza, Camille Santana, Hope Dixon, Joy Diaz, and Jonathan Gonzalez.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PRESENTATIONS
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1. CONSIDER APPROVING AND PRESENTING PROCLAMATION
COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING POLICE CHIEF RON RAMAN ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-468
There were approximately 5 public speakers.
Comments were made by the following individuals:
Nikhil Masand and Angela Loera, Roberto Hernandez, Sonia Eskridge, and Harpreet Sandhu.
Presented.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Rodriguez made the following announcements:
•All city Administration Offices and lobby be closed starting Friday, December 22, 2023 for the Holiday Season and will resume to regular hours on Wednesday, January 03, 2024. •Announced free sand bags are available to members of the public. Sand bags for residents are available at the entrance of Davis Park at Folsom Avenue.
CONSENT CALENDAR
No Public Comment was received.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Xavier, seconded by Vice Mayor Cruz ,and approved by vote of those present, to adopt all items in the Consent Calendar. The motion passed as follows:
Aye: Pineda, Ponce, Cruz, Pabon-Alvarado, and Xavier5 -
MINUTES
2. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 2023
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
23-448
Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
PERIODIC REPORTS
3. RECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-474
Receive and File.
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4. CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2023
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-289
By adoption of the Consent Calendar the Periodic Reports was Approved.
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
5. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: AUTHORIZE THE POSTING OF THE LOCAL
APPOINTMENTS LIST PURSUANT TO THE MADDY ACT
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA 23-415
Approve by Minute Order.
6. CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING: ( 1) THE
PURCHASE OF THE SEAGATE STORAGE SYSTEMS DISK ARRAY
NETWORK AT A COST OF $ 118,081, (2) THE RENEWAL OF 293 CAMERA
LICENSES AND PRO SERVICES THROUGH MILESTONE VIDEO
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AT A COST OF $ 64,369, (3) PURCHASE OF DELL POWEREDGE R 650 SERVERS AT A COST OF $ 31,240, FOR TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS OF $ 213,690 TO SUPPORT PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA PROGRAM, AND (4) AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF FORMAL BID
REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASES RELATED TO PUBLIC SAFETY
CAMERA INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA 23-422
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2023-168
7. CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF FEES FOR USE OF THE RUMRILL SPORTS PARK KIOSK, AND A TWO -THIRDS (2/3) REDUCED FEE AT RUMRILL SPORTS PARK FOR FIELDS 1 AND 2 FOR THE SAN PABLO UNITED YOUTH SOCCER CLUB FOR THE 2024
WINTER/SPRING SEASON
CEQA: The proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-357
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2023-169
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8. CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF FEES FOR USE
OF DAVIS PARK SPORTS FIELDS AND CONCESSION STAND FOR THE SAN PABLO BASEBALL ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2024 WINTER / SPRING SEASON
CEQA: The proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-358
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2023-170
9. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SELL POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE 810 (2000 DODGE RAM MAXI VAN) AND VEHICLE 876 (2014 FORD TAURUS) AS SURPLUS PROPERTY
AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 3.16.120, WITH REVENUE FUNDS RECEIVED TO BE CREDITED TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FUND ACCOUNT (102-2110-46300)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-466
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2023-171
10. SB 341 AUDIT OF THE LOW- AND MODERATE -INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-470
By adoption of the Consent Calendar the Item was Approved.
11. CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND LOCAL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING THE CITY ’S AND LOCAL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY ’S PROPERTY INVENTORY OF LEASED AND
OWNED PROPERTIES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
50569
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 states that “project” does not include organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
23-465
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2023-172
RES LSA 2023-002
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12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN 18-MONTH ONE -SEAT RIDE MEDICAL TRIP PILOT PROGRAM
ADMINISTERED BY THE PARATRANSIT DIVISION OF SAN PABLO ’S COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT BEGINNING IN JANUARY, 2024.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-475
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2023-173
13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE COMPENSATION BY $ 50,000, FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $ 425,000, FOR THE ON -CALL
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO AND PARK ENGINEERING, INC .; (2) AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE
COMPENSATION BY $ 25,000, FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $400,000 FOR THE ON -CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSULTING
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AND
HARRISON ENGINEERING, INC .; (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE COMPENSATION BY $ 100,000, FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $ 850,000 FOR THE ON -CALL
ELECTRICIAN MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AND DC ELECTRIC GROUP, INC .; (4)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE COMPENSATION BY $ 35,000, FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $ 80,000 FOR THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AND MERCURIO ENGINEERING; AND (5) REALLOCATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 276,215 IN SALARY SAVINGS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT SALARY OPERATING BUDGETS TO THE FISCAL YEAR
2023/24 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
OPERATING BUDGETS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-480
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2023-174
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14. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO ADOPTING THE CITY OF SAN PABLO LOCAL
ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN
CEQA: The Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the common -sense exemption, “where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment ”. The Local Roadway Safety Plan consists of information and recommendations. It identifies, prioritizes, and analyzes roadway safety improvements on the City of San Pablo’s intersections and roadway segments, and provides proposed countermeasures to ultimately reduce collisions in the City ’s high collision locations. The Plan does not approve a capital project plan, nor does it approve funding, permits or any other approval for specific or general capital projects within the San Pablo City limits. Future capital projects consistent with the recommendations of the LRSP may require future CEQA analysis to address any effects on the environment.
23-483
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2023-175
15. CONSIDER APPROVING THE BUDGET CALENDAR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2027 TRIENNIAL BUDGET
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-486
By adoption of the Consent Calendar the Item was Approved.
ORDINANCES
16. ADOPTION OF 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.
23-461
Waive second reading; adopt Ordinance.
Enactment No: ORD 2023-004
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. 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
The public hearing opened at 6:52 pm and there were no public comments. The public hearing closed at 6:52 pm.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pabon -Alvarado, seconded by Vice Mayor Cruz, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Ponce, Cruz, Pabon-Alvarado, and Xavier5 -
Enactment No: RES 2023-176
18. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 1.20.030 TO THE CITY SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE, UNDER TITLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 1.20, ELECTIONS, RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF
FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
STATEMENTS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-462
The public hearing opened at 7:03 pm and there were no public comments. The public hearing closed at 7:03 pm.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Cruz, seconded by Councilmember Pineda, that this ORDINANCE be Waived First Reading and Introduced. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Ponce, Cruz, Pabon-Alvarado, and Xavier5 -
Enactment No: ORD 2023-005
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19. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN PABLO ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 17.38, OVERLAY AND SPECIAL
DISTRICTS, TO ADD A NEW SECTION 17.38.090, DESIGNATED HOUSING ELEMENT SITES (HE).
CEQA: This is a City -initiated project and the proposed amendments apply to the subject sites listed herein. The proposed amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” pursuant CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because the proposed change to the zoning ordinance is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; the amendment does not impact the type or intensity of use already allowed on the properties but rather simply recognizes that there is no discretionary permit or review required .
Even if the amendment was considered to be a project, it would be exempt from environmental review pursuant to the “common sense exemption” per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that its adoption would have a significant effect on the environment because it does not allow any different uses or additional density than currently permitted.
23-469
The public hearing opened at 7:21 pm and there were no public comments. The public hearing closed at 7:21 pm.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Cruz, seconded by Councilmember Pabon -Alvarado, that this ORDINANCE be Waived First Reading and Introduced. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Ponce, Cruz, Pabon-Alvarado, and Xavier5 -
Enactment No: ORD 2023-006
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
20. CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF SAN PABLO SLOGAN “TEAMWORK SAN PABLO 2024 - THE YEAR OF REVITALIZATION” FOR THE JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2024 PERIOD.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-467
No Public Comment was received.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Cruz, seconded by Mayor Ponce, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted .
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Ponce, Cruz, Pabon-Alvarado, and Xavier5 -
Enactment No: RES 2023-177
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21. CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION ON CITY COUNCIL NOMINATION PROCESS TO FILL ONE (1) VACANCY ON THE SAN PABLO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A
TWO-YEAR STAGGERED TERM FROM FEBRUARY 2024 - JANUARY 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-484
No Public Comment was received.
A motion was made by Councilmember Xavier, seconded by Vice Mayor Cruz, to nominate Mayor Patricia Ponce for a Two -Year Term position on the San Pablo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Cruz, Pabon-Alvarado, and Xavier4 -
Recused: Ponce1 -
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
22. 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.
23-282
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
Adjourned at 7:43 p.m. to the regular meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Dorothy Gantt, City Clerk
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Patricia Ponce, Mayor