City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, July 1, 2024
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 Pabon-Alvarado arrived at 6:03 pm.
Councilmember Abel Pineda, Councilmember Rita Xavier, Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, Vice Mayor Arturo Cruz, and Mayor Patricia Ponce
Present: 5 -
Staff Present:
City Manager, Matt Rodriguez
City Attorney, Brian P. Hickey
Police Chief, Brian Bubar
City Clerk, Dorothy Gantt
Assistant City Clerk, Leticia I. Miguel
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comment was received by Cordell Hindler and Danny Erazo.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PRESENTATIONS
1. SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF POLICE OFFICER KRISTINA FOSTER AND
BROOKE KOBOLD
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No Public Comment was received.
Presented.
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2. PRESENTATION AND UPDATE BY THE CONTRA COSTA MOSQUITO AND
VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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No Public Comment was received.
Presented.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Rodriguez made the following announcements:
•The Community Services Department is 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.
•The Firework Education Campaign has been launched, outreach to the community has been updated on all social media platforms in efforts to educate the public about the dangers of fire and risk to public safety when using illegal fireworks.
•The upcoming service of Dumpster Day scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2024. •City staff is working with the Contra Costa County Emergency Preparedness group in preparing for the excessive 10-day heat warning over the next two-week period.
•The Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the City Council will be holding a Special Meeting to discuss San Pablo ’s Housing Policy Workshop following the adoption of the City Housing Element.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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, Pabon-Alvarado, Cruz, and Ponce5 -
MINUTES
3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE 17, 2024 CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
4. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE 10, 2024 CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
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5. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT (0107); (2) AWARDING A CONTRACT TO CENTRAL ROOFING, INC.; (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CENTRAL ROOFING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 254,000 WITH A 15% CONTINGENCY FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION OF $ 292,100 FOR THE PROJECT; AND (4) APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 341,100 FROM FUND 130 - BUILDING & FACILITIES MAINTENANCE RESERVE FUND 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.
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Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-091
6. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE-YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SOUNDTHINKING, INC ., FORMERLY SHOTSPOTTER, INC ., AT A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $406,527, SUBJECT TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-240
Public Comment was received by Joey.
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-092
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7. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CITYWIDE TRASH CAPTURE DEVICE
INSTALLATION PROJECT; (2) AWARDING A CONTRACT TO UNITED STORM WATER, INC .; (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH UNITED STORM WATER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,558 WITH A 10% CONTINGENCY FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION NOT TO EXCEED $ 160,114 FOR THE PROJECT; AND (4) APPROPRIATING
GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED RESERVED - NPDES MRP COMPLIANCE FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 100,000 TO THE
PROJECT BUDGET
CEQA Compliance Statement
The Citywide Trash Capture Device Installation Project was assessed and determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review under Section 15301 of the CEQA Regulations. The CEQA Notice of Exemption was filed at the Contra Costa County Clerk’s Office on 06/12/2024.
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Adopted.
Aye: Pineda, Cruz, and Ponce3 -
Recused: Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado2 -
Enactment No: RES 2024-093
8. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION (1) ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING PROPOSITION 1 STORM WATER GRANT PROGRAM
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT $ 1,412,860 TO THE SUTTER AVENUE URBAN GREENING PROJECT (“PROJECT”, CIP 0300); (2) UNAPPROPRIATING MEASURE J FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1,412,860 FROM THE PROJECT; (3) REALLOCATING $ 100,000 OF GENERAL FUNDS FROM THE PROJECT TO THE BUSH POCKET PARK PROJECT (CIP 0502) AND; (4)
REALLOCATING $ 100,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS (FUND 120) FROM THE BUSH POCKET PARK PROJECT (CIP 0502)
TO THE PROJECT
CEQA: The Sutter Avenue Urban Greening Project was assessed and determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review under Sections 15304(b)&(f), 15301(b)&(c), and 15302(c) of the CEQA Regulations .
The CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) was originally filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk ’s Office on January 31, 2022, and a revised NOE was filed on March 13, 2024.
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Adopted.
Aye: Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, Cruz, and Ponce4 -
Recused: Pineda1 -
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Enactment No: RES 2024-094
9. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW 2024 FORD SUPER DUTY F -600 TRUCK WITH AN ASPHALT PATCHING MACHINE,
USING A COMPETITIVELY BID COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.16.110(E) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-251
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-095
10. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MAPLE HALL RENTAL FEE WAIVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1,005 FOR THE LATINA CENTER’S WOMEN ’S HEALTH LEADERSHIP AND YOUNG LATIN FUTURE
LEADERS PROGRAMS GRADUATION
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-246
Adopted as Amended.
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Cruz, and Ponce4 -
Recused: Pabon-Alvarado1 -
Enactment No: RES 2024-096
ORDINANCES
11. WAIVE SECOND READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE 2024-002 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. 24-248
Waive second reading; adopt Ordinance 2024-002.
Enactment No: ORD 2024-002
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items scheduled.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
12. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FACILITY NAME FOR THE CITY ’S NEW NEIGHBORHOOD POCKET PARK LOCATED AT 1701 BUSH AVENUE
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-243
There were approximately 3 public speakers.
Comments were made by the following individuals:
Janet Pottier, Genoveva Calloway, and Marco Gonzales
A motion was made by Councilmember Pabon -Alvarado, seconded by Vice Mayor Cruz, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted as presented in Category 3 of the staff report.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, Cruz, and Ponce4 -
Recused: Pineda1 -
Enactment No: RES 2024-097
The City Council Meeting recessed at 7:20 p.m. and reconvened at 7:28 p.m.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
13. 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.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Mayor Ponce, to schedule a discussion for consideration of an amendment to the City Council Priority Workplan, specifically under Local Hiring and Opportunity Policy adopted via Resolution No. 2018-023 and explore adding a policy to the City Council Priority Workplan that expands local employment and contracting requirements for various types of city supported major public projects and service contracts.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, Cruz, and Ponce5 -
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 7:41 p.m. to the regular meeting on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Dorothy Gantt, City Clerk
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Patricia Ponce, Mayor