City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, April 15, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Pabon-Alvarado led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Abel Pineda, Councilmember Rita Xavier, and Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Present: 3 -
Vice Mayor Arturo Cruz, and Mayor Patricia PonceAbsent: 2 -
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were approximately 24 public speakers.
Comments were made by the following individuals:
Lucy Alfaro, Aurora Betancourt, Carrie Joy, Jeanne V. Diller, Fatima Carraso, Luisa Ceja, Yanelit Madriz, Janet Johnson, Raymond Wendell, Helen Haggerson, Carmen Martinez, Yuxiao Hu, Cesar Garcia, Rainbow A, Ashley Osorio, Cynthia, Tara Popovic, Shoshana, Wechsler, Daniel Cervantes, Jennifer Gonzalez, Sara, Ali Saidi, and Bara Sapir.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 6:34 p.m. and reconvened at 6:40 p.m.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PRESENTATIONS
1. UC BERKELEY PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP ANNUAL PRESENTATION23-460 No Public Comment was received.
Presented.
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CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Rodriguez made the following announcements:
•Announced the closing of the deadline (Thursday April 11, 2024) for the 2024-25 Annual San Pablo Community Foundation Grant Program. Approximately 17 applications were received from local service organizations and non-profit organizations that serve local San Pablo residents. •Announced, the San Pablo Scholarship Program applications are due Monday, April 15, 2024 and the Team for Youth Grant Program 2024-27 Proposals are due Monday, April 15, 2024.
CONSENT CALENDAR
No Public Comment was received.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Xavier, seconded by Councilmember Pineda,and approved by vote of those present, to adopt all items in the Consent Calendar. The motion passed as follows:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado3 -
Absent: Cruz, and Ponce2 -
MINUTES
2. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF APRIL 1, 2024 CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
24-148
Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
CLAIMS
3. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF OSCAR AGUIRRE (DOL 11/11/23)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-147
Denied Claim as submitted on the Consent Calendar.
PROCLAMATIONS
4. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024 AS PEACE OFFICERS
MEMORIAL DAY AND THE WEEK IN WHICH IT FALLS AS NATIONAL
POLICE WEEK
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-122
Approve by Minute Order
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5. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING CHEF NADER SHARKES, C.E.C., FOR HIS
DISTINGUISHED CONTRIBUTIONS TO CULINARY EDUCATION AND
PHILANTHROPY THROUGH THE CULINARY STUDENT STUDY ABROAD
PROGRAM
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-157
Approve by Minute Order.
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
6. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM PARATRANSIT MEASURE J FUND BALANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 9,773.80 TO PARTIALLY FUND THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-144
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-047
7. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MAINTENANCE AND TRADE SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH JASON ORTIZ DBA TRIPLE J MAINTENANCE FOR
JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR PUBLIC OUTDOOR PARK RESTROOMS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 36,706 PER FISCAL YEAR, AND A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 176,345 OVER
THE FIVE-YEAR TERM
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-145
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-048
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8. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RESTATEMENT AND AMENDMENT TO THE
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE WEST CONTRA COSTA
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CEQA: Authorizing a joint powers agreement does not trigger CEQA since it is not a project per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. This section of the CEQA Guidelines states that a project does not include continuing administrative or maintenance activities, or the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 24-149
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-049
9. CONSIDER EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF REMOTE
PUBLIC COMMENT BY ZOOM AND TELEPHONE FOR CITY COUNCIL
AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS THROUGH OCTOBER 30,
2024
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA 24-154
Approve by Minute Order.
10. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION 1) SCHEDULING A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024 FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED FY 2024/25 - FY 2026/27
TRIENNIAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) BUDGET, 2) CANCELLING THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 3, 2024, AND 4) SCHEDULING A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 10, 2024
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-153
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-050
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11. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL RESILIENCY RESERVE POLICY (LAST REVISED ON JUNE 20, 2016) BY FORMALLY ESTABLISHING THREE (3) NEW INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS (FUNDS: 130, 140 & 190) WITH A ONE -TIME APPROPRIATION FROM UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE RESERVES FOR FY 2024-25 PERIOD
ONLY, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-156
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-051
12. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING UPDATED
MEASURE K AND MEASURE S CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
PROCEDURES; (2) CONFIRMING CURRENT APPOINTMENTS AND
RESETTING THE TERMS OF CURRENT MEASURE K AND MEASURE S
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEMBERS; AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO RECRUIT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO FILL
CURRENT VACANCIES
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-158
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-052
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER THE TAX AND EQUITY FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (“TEFRA”) ON APRIL 15, 2024 IN CONNECTION
WITH THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY (THE “CMFA”), A JOINT
EXERCISE OF POWERS AUTHORITY AND PUBLIC ENTITY OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 50,000,000, (THE “BONDS”), TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE THE COSTS OF THE ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF AN 86-UNIT QUALIFIED
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROJECT (THE “PROJECT”) LOCATED AT 2838 GIANT ROAD WITHIN THE CITY (THE “PROJECT”) AND CONSIDER
ADOPTING RESOLUTION TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE CMFA AND
TO APPROVE THE FINANCING OF THE PROJECT BY THE CMFA.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA 24-136
The public hearing opened at 7:09 p.m.
No Public Comment was received.
The public hearing closed at 7:09 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:
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Aye: Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado3 -
Absent: Cruz, and Ponce2 -
Enactment No: RES 2024-053
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING (1) THE
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STREETS FOR THE 2024 CINCO DE MAYO PEACE & UNITY PARADE; (2) WAIVER OF TRAFFIC CONTROL FEES; (3)
PROVISION OF POLICE, COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND PUBLIC WORKS STAFF TO SUPPORT THE PARADE; (4) A ONE -TIME $ 7,500 EVENT SPONSORSHIP; AND (5) DESIGNATING THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO-MANZANILLO SISTER CITY COMMITTEE AS FISCAL AGENT
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-116
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, and Pabon-Alvarado3 -
Absent: Cruz, and Ponce2 -
Enactment No: RES 2024-054
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.
24-023
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 Xavier, seconded by Councilmember Pineda, and passed by vote of those present for direction to place on the next City Council meeting for displaying the LGBTQ Pride Flag for the month of June 2024.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado3 -
Absent: Cruz, and Ponce2 -
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 7:37 p.m. to the regular meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Dorothy Gantt, City Clerk
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Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, Councilmember