City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, March 4, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ponce led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Abel Pineda, Councilmember Rita Xavier, Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, and Mayor Patricia Ponce
Present: 4 -
Vice Mayor Arturo CruzAbsent: 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
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were approximately 3 public speakers.
Comments were made by the following individuals:
Wing Lok, Randy White, and Marco Sandoval.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION TO OUTGOING
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE NORMAN VELOSO
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No Public Comment was received.
Presented.
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PRESENTATIONS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Rodriguez made the following announcements:
•Highlighted on Saturday March 30, 2024, the City of San Pablo free Spring Eggstravaganza at the San Pablo Community Center.
•Announced the 2024-25 Annual San Pablo Community Foundation Grant Program. The official release schedule on February 29, 2024. We plead efforts to this program for local service organizations and non -profit organizations that local San Pablo residents. Deadline for submittal of applications is 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 11, 2024. •Announced the Team for Youth Grant Program was released on Monday, February 26th. The 2024-27 Proposals are due April 15, 2024.
•Highlighted, the San Pablo Scholarship Program is due Monday, April 15, 2024.
CONSENT CALENDAR
No Public Comment was received.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Pineda, 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, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Ponce4 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
MINUTES
2. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2024
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
LIABILITY CLAIMS
3. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF MARIA GUADALUPE MEJIA (DOL 8/01/23)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 23-405
Denied Claim as submitted on the Consent Calendar.
PROCLAMATIONS
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4. CONSIDER APPROVING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2024 AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-097
Approve by Minute Order.
ORDINANCES
5. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 9.60, “RENT REGISTRY” REQUIRING PROPERTY OWNERS
TO REGISTER RENTAL UNITS WITH THE CITY AND TO PROVIDE OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RESIDENTIAL RENTAL
PROPERTIES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-103
Waive second reading; adopt Ordinance.
Enactment No: ORD 2024-001
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
6. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY ’S RECORDS
RETENTION SCHEDULE, AUTHORIZING FUTURE CHANGES TO THE
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE, AND AUTHORIZING THE
DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-011
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-028
7. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING A ONE -TIME $ 2,500 EVENT SPONSORSHIP FOR THE FINAL 15TH ANNUAL FOOD & WINE EVENT BENEFITING THE
CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE CULINARY ARTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
ON SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-086
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-029
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8. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO MODIFYING THE CITY ’S APPLICATION FOR THE
CALRECYCLE SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM (OWR4) FOR THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $ 89,149 THE CITY IS ELIGIBLE FOR DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 23/24 FUNDING CYCLE
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-101
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-030
9. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED BY PARC
ENVIRONMENTAL FOR THE 2600 MORAGA ROAD ABATEMENT AND
DEMOLITION PROJECT (0501) AS COMPLETE; (2) DIRECTING CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER; AND (3) RE-APPROPRIATING UNUSED FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $ 58,665 FUND BALANCE TO THE SAN PABLO DAM
ROAD/GATEWAY PROJECT (0605)
CEQA: This demolition project is part of the proposed 2600 Moraga Road Park Renovation Project. CEQA review was completed in March 2021. It was determined to be categorically exempt in accordance to Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities) and 15332 (In-Fill Development Project) of the CEQA guidelines, on the basis that this project involves minor alterations to the land .
The Public Works Department filed a Notice of Exemption (NOE), dated March 11, 2021, with the Contra Costa County Clerk.
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Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-031
10. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION TITLED “HOUSING” TO THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE AND ADDING A “RENT REGISTRY PROGRAM” FEE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-102
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-032
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11. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY ’S CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FY 2023-24 BY (1) RECLASSIFYING ONE
FULL-TIME BUILDING INSPECTOR CLASSIFICATION TO ONE FULL -TIME SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR CLASSIFICATION; (2) RECLASSIFYING
ONE FULL -TIME FINANCE DIRECTOR CLASSIFICATION TO ONE
FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR CLASSIFICATION; AND (3) CREATING A NEW DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CLASSIFICATION OF
DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING AND
SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS AND ADDING ONE FULL-TIME POSITION CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-106
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-033
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023 TO
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND THE GOVERNOR ’S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND
RESEARCH
CEQA: California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) reporting requirements do 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. 24-088
The public hearing opened at 6:42 p.m.
No Public Comment received.
The public hearing closed at 6:42 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Pabon -Alvarado, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Ponce4 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
Enactment No: RES 2024-034
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13. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMITTAL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023 TO THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
CEQA: Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) reporting requirements do 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. 24-089
The public hearing opened at 6:56 p.m.
No Public Comment received.
The public hearing closed at 6:56 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Xavier, seconded by Councilmember Pineda, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Enactment No: RES 2024-035
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
No Items Scheduled.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
14. 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.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Pabon -Alvarado, to schedule a discussion related to amending the FY 2023-2025 City Council Priority Workplan to add under Mayor Policy Goal: Improve Public Safety, a new Policy to explore the feasibility of a potential Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program which integrates a network of community -based organizations.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Ponce4 -
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Absent: Cruz1 -
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 7:08 p.m. to the regular meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., in memory of Esad Rosic, father of Officer Ernad Rosic and Clemente Mota, father of Senior Administrative Clerk, Edith Figueroa.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Dorothy Gantt, City Clerk
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Patricia Ponce, Mayor