City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, June 17, 2024
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.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Rita Xavier, Vice Mayor Arturo Cruz, and Mayor Patricia PoncePresent: 3 - Councilmember Abel Pineda, and Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-AlvaradoAbsent: 2 -
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were approximately 2 public speakers.
Comments were made by the following individuals:
Jessica Leal and Melonie Miles
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PRESENTATIONS
1. BI-ANNUAL UPDATE FROM SAN PABLO YOUTH COMMISSION (SPYC).24-065 Presented.
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CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Rodriguez made the following announcements:
•In observance of the Juneteenth Holiday on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, all city Administration Offices and lobby be closed and will resume to regular hours on Thursday, June 20, 2024. •The upcoming service of Dumpster Day scheduled for Saturday, June 22, 2024. •Commended Community Services Department for conducting the first indoor movie night on June 14, 2024. The next indoor movie night is scheduled for August 9, 2024. Pre-registration is required to attend this event. •Announced Community Services Department planning the final details to the upcoming 4th of July, 2024 Multicultural Celebration event. This year, there will be live music show, and carnival games and an expanded aerial light show instead of a traditional firework show. •Announced that effective today, the City is in the process of notifying landlords who must register all rental units with the City’s new Rent Registry program that becomes effective July 1, 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: Xavier, Cruz, and Ponce3 -
Absent: Pineda, and Pabon-Alvarado2 -
CLAIMS
2. 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. 24-216
Denied Claim as submitted on the Consent Calendar.
PERIODIC REPORTS
3. CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2024
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
24-075
Approve by Minute Order.
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4. 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. 24-223
By adoption of the Consent Calendar the Periodic Reports was Approved.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
5. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPOINTING TWELVE
COMMISSIONERS TO THE SAN PABLO YOUTH COMMISSION
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-098
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-074
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
6. 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. 24-218
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-075
7. 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. 24-229
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-076
RES LSA 2024-002
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8. 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. 24-143
Adopted as Amended.
Enactment No: RES 2024-077
9. 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. 24-146
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-078
10. 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. 24-224
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-079
11. C O N S I D E R A D O P T I N G R E S O L U T I O N ( 1 ) A P P R O V I N G
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. 24-221
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-080
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12. 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. 24-222
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-081
13. 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. 24-232
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-082
14. 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. 24-233
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-083
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15. 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. 24-235
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-084
16. 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 SB 1 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.
24-226
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-085
17. 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. 24-228
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-086
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18. 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. 24-231
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-087
19. 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. 24-238
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-088
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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20. 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.
24-093
The public hearing opened at 6:40 p.m.
No Public Comment was received.
The public hearing closed at 6:40 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Ponce, seconded by Vice Mayor Cruz, that this ORDINANCE be Waived First Reading and Introduced. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Xavier, Cruz, and Ponce3 -
Absent: Pineda, and Pabon-Alvarado2 -
Enactment No: ORD 2024-002
21. 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. 24-225
The public hearing opened at 6:59 p.m.
No Public Comment was received.
The public hearing closed at 6:59 p.m.
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: Xavier, Cruz, and Ponce3 -
Absent: Pineda, and Pabon-Alvarado2 -
Enactment No: RES 2024-089
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
22. 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. 24-234
No Public Comment was received.
A motion was made by Councilmember Xavier, seconded by Vice Mayor Cruz, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Xavier, Cruz, and Ponce3 -
Absent: Pineda, and Pabon-Alvarado2 -
Enactment No: RES 2024-090
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
23. 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 7:49 p.m. to the regular meeting on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Leticia I. Miguel, Assistant City Clerk
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Patricia Ponce, Mayor