City Council
City of San Pablo
Meeting Agenda
Council Chambers
1000 Gateway Avenue
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3000
www.SanPabloCA.gov
Mayor Patricia Ponce
Vice Mayor Arturo Cruz
Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Councilmember Rita Xavier
Councilmember Abel Pineda
City Council Chambers
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6:00 PMMonday, June 17, 2024
CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
At each meeting, the public has the opportunity to address the City Council on items appearing on the agenda and, for items not appearing on the agenda but within the purview of the City Council, during ORAL COMMUNICATIONS .
Persons addressing the Council must limit their remarks to three (3) minutes unless an extension or decrease of time is set. As allowed by the Brown Act, the Mayor may limit the total time for public comments to facilitate the completion of business on the agenda.
• IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT:
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AGENDA MATERIALS
Copies of this Agenda and non -exempt public records relating to an open session item on this Agenda will be available for public view at the City Clerk ’s Office, 1000 Gateway Avenue, San Pablo. The full agenda packet may also be viewed on the City website at
https://www.sanpabloca.gov/1400/City-CouncilLSA-Planning-Comm- AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Brown Act, individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the meeting should submit a completed Meeting Accommodation Request Form by email to CityClerk@SanPabloCA .gov, with “Accommodation Request” listed in the subject line of the email.
Alternatively, completed Meeting Accommodation Request Forms may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 1000 Gateway Avenue, San Pablo, CA 94806. Meeting Accommodation Request Forms may be found at https://www.sanpabloca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15988/FRM-Meeting-Accommodation-Request-Form-FINAL-020 823, or requested by email to [email protected], or by phone at (510) 215-3000.
Meeting accommodation requests should be submitted to the City as soon possible. The City will attempt to resolve before the meeting begins all accommodation requests received by 10 a.m. on the day of the meeting
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time for comments on any item within the Council ’s subject matter jurisdiction, if such item is NOT listed on tonight ’s agenda. The Council may not engage in discussion or take action on any item that is not specifically listed on the agenda. Your item may be referred to city staff for investigation, report or placement on a future agenda. Persons addressing the Council are required to limit their remarks to three (3) minutes unless an extension or decrease of time is ordered. Please file your name and address with the City Clerk on forms available at the speaker’s podium.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PRESENTATIONS
BI-ANNUAL UPDATE FROM SAN PABLO YOUTH COMMISSION
(SPYC).
24-0651.
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar includes routine items that are to be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is requested, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
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CLAIMS
CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF ABASI BUFORD AND
NAILAH BUFORD (DOL 4/28/24)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-2162.
Recommendation: Deny the claim per the recommendation of the Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA), the City's joint risk pool.
PERIODIC REPORTS
CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR
THE MONTH OF MAY 2024
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
24-0753.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
CONSIDER RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE INDEPENDENT
CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 FOR MEASURE S (FORMERLY MEASURE Q) AND
MEASURE K TRANSACTION & USE SALES TAX.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-2234.
Recommendation: Receive and File Report by Minute Action
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPOINTING TWELVE
COMMISSIONERS TO THE SAN PABLO YOUTH COMMISSION
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-0985.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE
HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, REQUESTING AND CONSENTING TO
CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS, AND SETTING SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE ELECTION ORDER
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-2186.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AND THE SAN PABLO LOCAL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN
INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-2297.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER ADOPTING A 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 SUMMER/FALL SEASON
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-1438.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF
FEES FOR USE OF DAVIS PARK SPORTS FIELDS AND
CONCESSION STAND FOR THE SAN PABLO COWBOYS YOUTH
ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2024 SUMMER / FALL SEASON
CEQA: The proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-1469.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION AMENDING AND ADOPTING
THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN AND
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-22410.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TEAM FOR YOUTH GRANT PROGRAM
AWARDS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-25 THROUGH 2026-27, AND (2)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE GRANT
AGREEMENTS / CONTRACTS WITH ELIGIBLE AGENCY PROVIDERS
FOR TEAM FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $2,279,250 FOR ALL CONTRACTS FOR FISCAL YEARS
2024-25 THROUGH 2026-27
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-22111.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH CIRCLEUP
EDUCATION FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $74,336
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-22212.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION (1) AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF ROOFING MATERIALS USING A COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE PURSUANT
TO THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.16.110 (E) FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT (0107)
(“PROJECT”) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $176,920 WITH AN APPROXIMATE 15% CONTINGENCY FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION
NOT TO EXCEED $203,500 AND (2) APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM
THE BUILDING & FACILITIES MAINTENANCE RESERVE FUND (FUND 130) TO THE PROJECT
CEQA: This project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities, as it consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. The CEQA Notice of Exemption will be filed following award.
24-23213.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SKY ELEMENTS,
LLC, FOR A DRONE SHOW SERVICE FOR THE 4TH OF JULY
MULTI-CULTURAL CELEBRATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$120,000 OVER THREE (3) FISCAL YEARS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-23314.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH CONSTANCE RIEDINGER DBA RIEDINGER
CONSULTING FOR FORENSIC SCHEDULING CONSULTING
SERVICES, INCREASING MAXIMUM COMPENSATION BY $25,000,
FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-23515.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING SENATE BILL 1 (SB1) ROAD
MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT FUNDING AND
PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 TO BE COMPRISED OF THE GIANT ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (0601)
AND THE SAN PABLO DAM ROAD I-80 GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT (0605)
CEQA: Generating the list of SB1 funded projects is not a project as defined by CEQA. As the projects are developed, each will be assessed regarding CEQA requirements prior to construction.
24-22616.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A NEW AGREEMENT WITH LIEBERT
CASSIDY WHITMORE FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS AND EMPLOYMENT LAW IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $240,000 OVER TWO (2) FISCAL YEARS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-22817.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS APPROVING FY 2024-25 FINAL
GRANT AWARDS FOR THE ANNUAL SAN PABLO COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAM AND ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING $45,000 IN EXTERNAL FUNDING FROM THREE
SOURCES TO THE FY 2024-25 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY EVENTS BUDGET TO FULLY FUND THE FY 2024 25 PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL PROGRAM APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 IN ONE-TIME GRANT
DISBURSEMENTS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-23118.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolutions
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED SUBLEASE SUPPLEMENT
NO. 7 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AND CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY FOR A TOTAL OF 52 HOURS PER WEEK OF
LIBRARY SERVICES RENDERED AT THE SAN PABLO LIBRARY FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AT A COST OF $122,250, INCLUDING NEW 5-YEAR SPECIALIZED LEASED EQUIPMENT COST ALLOCATION OF
$20,549, FOR A COMBINED TOTAL COST OF $142,799
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-23819.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE SAN PABLO SPECIFIC PLAN CHAPTER 2: LAND
USE, TABLE 2-2, LAND USE STANDARDS BY CLASSIFICATION,
FOOTNOTE 6, REGARDING DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES FOR FAST
SERVICE, FULL SERVICE, AND GENERAL RESTAURANTS IN THE
RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE, MIXED USE CENTER NORTH, MIXED USE
CENTER SOUTH, COMMERCIAL MIXED USE, NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL AND REGIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS AND FOR
COFFEE SHOPS/CAFES IN THE RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE AND
MIXED USE CENTER NORTH AND SOUTH DISTRICTS
CEQA: This project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3) General Rule with no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
24-09320.
Recommendation: Conduct public hearing; waive first reading; introduce Ordinance
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTING
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1)
CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS AS SET FORTH IN
THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, AS AMENDED, WITHIN SAN PABLO
STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.
1982-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25; (2) DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO FILE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS WITH THE COUNTY
AUDITOR NO LATER THAN AUGUST 10, 2024; AND (3) LEVYING
ASSESSMENTS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-22521.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND AUTHORIZING
STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STEPS
TO ADVANCE PROGRAMS AND POLICIES THAT PROMOTE JOB
CREATION, REDEVELOPMENT, AND ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-23422.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
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.
24-02723.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS
(Approved by Resolution 2022-013)
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives to the following committees, commissions and organizations; brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the City or Agency, as required by Government Code section 53232.3(d) (AB 1234); and other reports regarding items of general interest to the City Council. The City Council may take action on other items of interest that are specifically agendized herein:
(a) Mayor Patricia Ponce
Assignment/Memberships: Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference (Primary); West Contra Costa Mayors’ & Supervisors ’ Association (Primary); League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Alternate); Marin Clean Energy Board of Directors (Alternate); San Pablo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (City Council Appointee ); Sister City Manzanillo Future Board Member Designation (Primary); City Auditor Review of City Financial Statements (Alternate);
Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative; Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo/Lytton Tribe
(b) Vice Mayor Arturo Cruz
Assignment/Memberships: Association of Bay Area Governments (Alternate); Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference (Alternate); West Contra Costa Mayors’ & Supervisors’ Association (Alternate); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation Board (Member);
Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative; Public Safety Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Smart 5G Policy Projects; External & Internal Technology Feasibility Projects (c) Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Assignment/Memberships: Marin Clean Energy Board of Directors (Primary); City Auditor Review of City Financial Statements (Primary);
Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative; Public Safety Ad-Hoc Subcommittees:
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(d) Councilmember Rita Xavier
Assignment/Memberships: Association of Bay Area Governments (Primary); League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Primary); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation Board (Member); West County Integrated Waste Management /Recyclemore JPA Authority (Primary); West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (Primary);
Standing Committees: Public Safety
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Solid Waste & Recycling Agreements, Programs and Services (e) Councilmember Abel Pineda
Assignment/Memberships: West County Integrated Waste Management /Recyclemore JPA Authority (Alternate); West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (Alternate); Standing Committees: Community Services
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo /Lytton Tribe; Smart 5G Policy Projects; Solid Waste & Recycling Agreements, Programs and Services; External & Internal Technology Feasibility Projects
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00 pm.