City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Abel Pineda, Councilmember Rita Xavier, Vice Mayor Arturo Cruz, and Mayor Patricia Ponce
Present: 4 -
Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-AlvaradoAbsent: 1 -
CLOSED SESSION
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 6:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ponce led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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ROLL CALL
Councilmember Abel Pineda, Councilmember Rita Xavier, Vice Mayor Arturo Cruz, and Mayor Patricia Ponce
Present: 4 -
Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-AlvaradoAbsent: 1 -
Staff Present:
City Manager, Matt Rodriguez
Assistant City Manager, Charles Ching
City Attorney, Brian P. Hickey
Interim Police Chief, Brian Bubar
City Clerk, Dorothy Gantt
Assistant City Clerk, Leticia I. Miguel
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Brian P. Hickey reported on Closed Session. There was no reportable action taken on Closed Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were approximately 16 public speakers.
Comments were made by the following individuals:
Cordell Hinder, Kelly Wong, Aurora Betancourt, Francisco Ortiz, Ignacio Mendoza, Jonathan Gonzalez, Mike Edwards, Rosangelica Lopez, Mercedes, Sophie K, Briana Muller, Camille Santana, Emily Ross, Mazar Shirazi, Joy Diaz, and Christine Iscolen.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PRESENTATIONS
3. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 -
DECEMBER 2023
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
· BRITTANY FERGUSON, COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATOR I
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
· WILLIAM WARD, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATOR
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No Public Comment was received.
Presented.
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CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Rodriguez made the following announcements:
•The upcoming service of Dumpster Day scheduled for Saturday, January 20, 2024. •The Community Services Department will be hosting the Annual Valentine's Family Dance, scheduled for Friday, February 9, 2024.
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, Xavier, Cruz, and Ponce4 -
Absent: Pabon-Alvarado1 -
MINUTES
4. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2023
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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Approved as Amended on the Consent Calendar.
5. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 2023
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
PERIODIC REPORTS
6. CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2023
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-507
Approve by Minute Order.
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
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7. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC
PROFIT LLC FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE TEAM FOR YOUTH GRANT PROGRAM, MEASURE S, AND MEASURE K FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR (4) YEARS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $412,000.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-488
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-001
8. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO A THREE YEAR CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HATCHUEL TABERNIK & ASSOCIATES, INC. ( HTA) FOR THE
EVALUATION OF THE SAN PABLO SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-489
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-002
9. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF THE LOCAL SUCCESSOR
AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
SAN PABLO APPROVING AN ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET AND ADOPTING
THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 (“ROPS 24-25”)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-501
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES LSA 2024-001
10. CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE
GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED RESERVES (GFDR) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 16, 2024.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project subject to CEQA. 23-502
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-003
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11. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NATELSON DALE GROUP, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 49,915 FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES; AND (2)
APPROPRIATING $ 60,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED
RESERVES - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN TO THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUDGET
(100-1320-43600) TO FUND THE AGREEMENT AND UNFORESEEN
CONTINGENCIES
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-500
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-004
12. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY ’S CURRENT
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 20,000 FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ENHANCED CODE
ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS; AND (2) APPROPRIATING $ 20,000 FROM
THE GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED RESERVES - LEGAL CONTRACT
SERVICES TO THE CITY ATTORNEY ’S OFFICE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUDGET (100-1210-43600) TO FUND THE AMENDMENT
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-508
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-005
ORDINANCES
13. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2023-005 ADDING SECTION 1.20.030 TO THE CITY OF 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. 23-494
Waive second reading; Adopted Ordinance 2023-005.
Enactment No: ORD 2023-005
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14. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2023-006 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO 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.
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Waive second reading; Adopted Ordinance 2023-006.
Enactment No: ORD 2023-006
PUBLIC HEARING
No items scheduled.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
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15. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE ADOPTION OF THE “PATH TO CLEAN AIR: RICHMOND, NORTH RICHMOND, AND SAN PABLO COMMUNITY EMISSIONS REDUCTION PLAN” BY THE AB 617
COMMUNITY STEERING COMMITTEE AND THE BAY AREA AIR QUALITY
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
CEQA: Adopting a resolution in support of the adoption of a Community Emissions Reduction Plan does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment. The Community Emissions Reduction Plan itself has been determined by Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) staff to be exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Section 15308 - Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment. In addition, BAAQMD staff has determined that the strategies set forth in the Community Emissions Reduction Plan process would be exempt if they were to be implemented on their own.
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No Public Comment was received.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Cruz, and Ponce4 -
Absent: Pabon-Alvarado1 -
Enactment No: RES 2024-006
16. CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO AFFIRMING RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR
PATRICIA PONCE OF INDIVIDUAL CITY COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL /LOCAL ASSIGNMENTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024
PURSUANT TO SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.16.070
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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No Public Comment was received.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Cruz, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Cruz, and Ponce4 -
Absent: Pabon-Alvarado1 -
Enactment No: RES 2024-007
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
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17. 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
Adjourned at 7:11 p.m. to the regular meeting on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Dorothy Gantt, City Clerk
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Patricia Ponce, Mayor