City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes - Draft
City Council
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, August 5, 2024
Special Meeting and Closed Session
CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Abel Pineda, Councilmember Rita Xavier, Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, and Mayor Patricia Ponce
Present: 4 -
Vice Mayor Arturo CruzAbsent: 1 -
CLOSED SESSION
1. 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 24-286
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ponce led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Abel Pineda, Councilmember Rita Xavier, Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, and Mayor Patricia Ponce
Present: 4 -
Vice Mayor Arturo CruzAbsent: 1 -
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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
City Attorney Hickey reported on Closed Session and action taken during Closed Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comment was received by David Alvarado.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
2. 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.
24-288
No Public Comment was received.
Presented.
PRESENTATIONS
3. PRESENTATION AND UPDATE BY CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICT
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
24-244
No Public Comment was received.
Presented.
4. PRESENTATION AND UPDATE BY CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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No Public Comment was received.
Presented.
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5. 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
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No Public Comment was received.
Presented.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 7:42 p.m. and reconvened at 7:52 p.m.
6. PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE SAN PABLO SUMMER 2024 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-164
No Public Comment was received.
Presented.
7. PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL REPORT BY THE SAN PABLO POLICE
DEPARTMENT
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-275
No Public Comment was received.
Presented.
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CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Rodriguez made the following announcements:
•National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at the San Pablo Community Center. •Highlighted the 2nd Annual San Pablo Scholarship Program Reception. The awarding of the 110 scholarship recipients being recognized, scheduled for Thursday, August 8, 2024. •The upcoming service of Dumpster Day scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2024.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Pabon -Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Xavier,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, and Ponce4 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
MINUTES
8. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY 15, 2024 CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
24-281
Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
9. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY 10, 2024 CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
24-280
Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
PERIODIC REPORTS
10. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-267
Approve by Minute Order.
CLAIMS
11. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF ANTHONY JOSEPH LEE (DOL 6/16/24)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-289
Denied Claim as submitted on the Consent Calendar.
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12. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF MARA TOBIS CLARKE (DOL 2/22/24)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-250
Denied Claim as submitted on the Consent Calendar.
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
13. 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. 24-262
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-107
RES 2024-108
RES LSA 2024-003
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14. 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. 24-162
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-109
15. 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.
24-284
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-110
16. 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. 24-287
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-111
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17. 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).
24-290
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-112
18. 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.
24-291
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-113
PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items scheduled.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
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19. 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. 24-282
No Public Comment was received.
A motion was made by Councilmember Xavier, seconded by Councilmember Pabon -Alvarado, that this Action to Ratify Letter and other Staff Reports be Approved my Minute Order. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Ponce4 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
20. 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 9:01 p.m. to the regular meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Dorothy Gantt, City Clerk
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Patricia Ponce, Mayor