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
Members of the public may view this meeting
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6:00 PMMonday, August 5, 2024
Special Meeting and Closed Session
CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:15 PM
*IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PUBLIC COMMENTS AND MEETING PARTICIPATION* NOTICE:
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Please note the following temporary change to the City's public comment procedures: Public comment by zoom or telephone will not be accepted. Public comment may be provided only in -person in Council Chambers or via email as set forth below.
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:
Any person wishing to make such address Council should first complete and deliver a "Speaker Form" available at the speaker's podium and submit it to the City Clerk identifying the agenda item. The Mayor will invite you to speak at the appropriate time when the matter is being considered.
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• WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public comments may also be submitted via email to CityClerk@SanPabloCA .gov. Each email must contain in the subject line "PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT ON THE AGENDA" [ or] "PUBLIC COMMENTS AGENDA ITEM No.__”. Written comments received by 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be provided in advance to the City Council and posted online with the agenda materials. During the meeting, the public may provide written public comments via email to CityClerk@SanPabloCA .gov. All written comments received after noon the day of the meeting will not be read out loud and will be provided directly to the members upon receipt and distributed with supplemental materials following the meeting.
Please note that all information provided in public comments, including email addresses and any other personal information written or stated, is subject to disclosure on the broadcast of the video- or tele-conferenced meeting.
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-AgendasMin 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
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
Adjourn to Closed Session regarding:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION /
EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(4) and 54956.9(d)(1): In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Case No. 1:17-MD-02804 24-2861.
* * * END OF CLOSED SESSION * * *
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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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
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION TO OUTGOING
DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING AND
SUSTAINABILITY CHARLES CHING
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
24-2882.
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION AND UPDATE BY CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICT
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
24-2443.
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only
PRESENTATION AND UPDATE BY CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
24-1504.
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only
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INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES FOR JUNE 2024 - AUGUST
2024
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
· ARTURO CASTILLO, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
· JUAN GUERRERO, MANAGEMENT ANALYST (CONF)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
· ROMEO HERRERA, CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL/PLAN CHECKER
COMMUNITY SERVICES
· JANELL HAMPTON, COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATOR I
POLICE DEPARTMENT
· ANGELA JINPARN, POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
· ANJELIKA KHADKA, POLCE ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
· JONAH NORMAN, POLICE SERVICES TECHNICIAN
PUBLIC WORKS
· RICARDO FACUNDO, MAINTENANCE WORKER I
· ERIC RIVERA, MAINTENANCE WORKER I
· CHRISTIAN LARREYNAGA, ENGINEERING AIDE
24-2705.
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only
PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE SAN PABLO
SUMMER 2024 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-1646.
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only
PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL REPORT BY THE SAN PABLO POLICE
DEPARTMENT
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-2757.
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.
MINUTES
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CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY 15,
2024
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
24-2818.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY 10,
2024
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
24-2809.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
PERIODIC REPORTS
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-26710.
Recommendation: Receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
CLAIMS
CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF ANTHONY JOSEPH LEE
(DOL 6/16/24)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-28911.
Recommendation: Deny the claim per the recommendation of the Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA), the City's joint risk pool.
CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF MARA TOBIS CLARKE
(DOL 2/22/24)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-25012.
Recommendation: Deny the claim per the recommendation of the Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA), the City's joint risk pool.
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
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CONSIDER ADOPTING TWO (2) RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AND ONE (1) RESOLUTION OF THE SAN PABLO LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY, INCLUDING:
1) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MURPHY
& ASSOCIATES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LEGAL SUPPORT
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 OVER TWO (2) FISCAL YEARS (FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND FISCAL YEAR 2025-26),
SUBJECT TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY;
2) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AS HOUSING
SUCCESSOR AND MURPHY & ASSOCIATES REGARDING HOUSING
SUCCESSOR ACTIVITIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000 OVER TWO (2) FISCAL YEARS (FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND FISCAL YEAR 2025-26), SUBJECT TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY; AND
3) RESOLUTION OF THE SAN PABLO LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A LEGAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOCAL SUCCESSOR
AGENCY AND MURPHY & ASSOCIATES FOR ACTIVITIES AND
OBLIGATIONS OF THE SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO THE FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000 OVER TWO (2) FISCAL YEARS
(FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND FISCAL YEAR 2025-26), SUBJECT TO
FUNDING AVAILABILITY
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-26213.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolutions
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING THE CITY OF SAN PABLO’S
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-16214.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT
SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 FOR THE SAN PABLO
POLICE EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION’S FOURTH ANNUAL SIERRA
TWO GOLF CHARITY TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21,
2024
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
24-28415.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING: (1) TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STREETS FOR THE 2024 FIESTAS PATRIAS EVENT / LATIN AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE; (2) WAIVER OF
TRAFFIC CONTROL FEES; AND (3) PROVISION OF POLICE,
COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND PUBLIC WORKS STAFF TO SUPPORT
THE PARADE.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-28716.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION TO (1) ACCEPT WORK
PERFORMED BY GHILOTTI BROTHERS, INC. FOR THE RUMRILL
BOULEVARD COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT (0700) AS COMPLETE
SUBJECT TO EXCEPTIONS FOR UNRESOLVED PUNCH LIST ITEMS;
AND (2) DIRECT A NOTICE OF COMPLETION TO BE PREPARED AND FILED WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER.
CEQA: The Rumrill Boulevard Complete Streets Project (Project) is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301, Existing Facilities (Class 1) of the CEQA Regulations, on the basis that the Project involves repair and minor alteration to the existing public streets, sidewalks, gutters, and similar facilities. The Notice of Exemption was filed and recorded with the Contra Costa County Clerk on January 7, 2018. Moreover, since the Project is also receiving federal funding, the Project was also determined to be categorically exempt under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 23 CFR 771.117 (c)(3). The Notice of Exemption for NEPA was filed on March 14, 2018 and revalidated on August 7, 2020 by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
24-29017.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COMMUNITY
CENTER RENTAL FEE WAIVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $795 FOR
CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE’S ANNUAL MANAGERIAL RETREAT
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
24-29118.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items scheduled.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
CONSIDER CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO: (1) RATIFY A
COMMENT LETTER TRANSMITTED ON JULY 22, 2024 BY SAN PABLO
MAYOR PONCE TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE
INTERIOR, BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS IN RESPONSE TO THE
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR
THE PROPOSED SCOTTS VALLEY BAND OF POMO INDIANS MEGA
CASINO AND TRIBAL HOUSING FEE-TO-TRUST PROJECT IN
VALLEJO, CA (MEGA CASINO PROJECT); AND (2) RATIFY LETTERS
OF CONCERN REGARDING THIS MEGA CASINO PROJECT
TRANSMITTED ON JULY 24, 2024 BY SAN PABLO MAYOR PONCE TO
UNITED STATES SENATORS ALEX PADILLA, AND LAPHONZA
BUTLER, AND US CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE ADAM
SCHIFF; AND (3) OTHER RECOMMENDED POLICY
CONSIDERATIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-28219.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
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.
24-03020.
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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; Casino San Pablo/Lytton Tribe (Alternate)
(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: Explore Amendment to City’s Adopted Local Economic & Opportunity Policy (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; Explore Amendment to City’s Adopted Local Economic & Opportunity Policy
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Tuesday September 3, 2024 at 6:00 pm.