City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes - Draft
City Council
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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
No Public Comment was received.
Adjourn to Closed Session regarding:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2) RELATING TO A CLAIM SUBMITTED TO THE CITY BY GHILOTTI BROTHERS, INC. PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 9204 AND ARISING FROM THE CITY ’S RUMRILL
BOULEVARD COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT (CITY CIP PROJECT NO . 0711) (ONE PONTENTIAL CASE).
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RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 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 -
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Vice Mayor Arturo CruzAbsent: 1 -
Staff Present:
City Manager, Matt Rodriguez
City Attorney, Brian P. Hickey
Police Chief, Brian Bubar
City Clerk, Dorothy Gantt
Administrative Clerk, Casey Erlenheim
Administrative Secretary, Michelle Chavez
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Brian P. Hickey reported on Closed Session. There was no reportable action taken on Closed Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comment was received by Cordell Hindler, Ryan Law and Alex Vong.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
2. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO OUTGOING
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF FINANCE HEATHER ROWDEN
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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No Public Comment was received.
Presented.
PRESENTATIONS
3. PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL BY THE SAN PABLO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF ANNUAL SERVICES FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2023/24
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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No Public Comment was received.
Presented.
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CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Rodriguez made the following announcements:
•The upcoming service of Dumpster Day scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2024. •Highlighted that Public Works Department is sponsoring a Community Workshop on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the San Pablo Library Community Room to present design ideas and receive public feedback for McNeil Park, San Pablo’s new community park,
•The Community Services Department, the San Pablo Youth Commission, have announced the availability of the Student Led Unity Grant – S.L.U.G for the school year 2024-2025.
CONSENT CALENDAR
No Public Comment was received.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Xavier, seconded by Councilmember Pabon -Alvarado,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
4. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF AUGUST 5, 2024 CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
PERIODIC REPORTS
5. CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2024
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-077
Approve by Minute Order.
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
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6. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION (1) ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT
FROM CHATTLETON PLACE PARTNERS, LLC FOR ACCESS TO AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY ’S IRRIGATION DRAIN LINE AT CHATTLETON LANE TOWNHOMES LOCATED AT 2812 CHATTLETON LANE, AND (2)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE EASEMENT AND
TAKE SUCH OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY FINALIZE THE EASEMENT CEQA: This proposed action does not constitute a “project”, and is otherwise exempt from environmental review, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-114
7. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO’S GRANT APPLICATION FOR $ 8,000,000 TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO BAY WATER QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT FUND (SFBWQIF) FOR THE POLYCHLORINATED
BIPHENYLS (PCB) TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL) SPECIAL
STUDIES AND IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT
CEQA: The project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a funding action as it is not a project under CEQA nor an activity that may cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical environment change pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(a) and 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15002(d). 24-302
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-115
8. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
THE GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED RESERVES (GFDR) FUND BALANCE OF $ 5,171,279 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 TO REFLECT ALL COUNCIL
APPROVED APPROPRIATIONS AND REMAINING BALANCE THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2024, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-310
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-116
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9. DISCLOSURE TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND TO THE CITY AS SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE SAN PABLO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF VICE
MAYOR CRUZ ’S PURCHASE OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF
THE FORMER SAN PABLO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA FOR
PERSONAL RESIDENTIAL USE
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-322
Accepted and Approve by Minute Order.
10. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT
SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 2,500 FOR THE 2024 WEST COUNTY
SALESIAN YOUTH CLUB CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-320
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-117
11. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO DESIGNATING APPLICANT ’S AGENTS FOR NON -STATE
AGENCIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING CERTAIN FEDERAL
AND/OR STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DISASTER RELIEF
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-321
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-118
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING SAN PABLO ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 17.60, SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL USES, SECTION 17.60.070, ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS, CONCERNING PROCEDURES AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS)
CEQA: This proposed action is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17, which exempts the adoption of local ordinances regulating accessory dwelling units or amendments thereto.
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Item was Continued to the City Council Meeting of September 16, 2024.
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE LOCAL SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE AND BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT;
APPROVING AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING RELATED
DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-308
No Public Comment was received.
A motion was made by Councilmember Xavier, seconded by Councilmember Pineda, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Ponce4 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
Enactment No: RES LSA 2024-004
14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE GREEN EMPOWERMENT ZONE FOR THE
NORTHERN WATERFRONT AREA OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
AND (2) APPOINTING TWO (2) SAN PABLO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO
REPRESENT SAN PABLO ON THE GREEN EMPOWERMENT ZONE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-292
No Public Comment was received.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted with recommendations of part 2 and 3.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Ponce4 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
Enactment No: RES 2024-119
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15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION TO AMEND FY 2023-25 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY WORKPLAN TO ADD AMENDMENT NO .8, UNDER MAJOR POLICY GOAL: EXPAND HOUSING OPTIONS, TO ADD POLICY NO.311 - SUPPORT ADOPTION AND COMPLETION OF (1) HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (MARCH 18, 2024); (2) ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT; (3) SAFETY AND NOISE ELEMENT UPDATE; (3)
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER CEQA, AND THE FOLLOWING POLICY AND PROGRAM OBJECTIVES REVIEWED AT THE JULY 10, 2024 HOUSING
POLICY WORKSHOP, AS RECOMMENDED BY STANDING COMMITTEE ON
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
(MAYOR PONCE; VICE MAYOR CRUZ)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-303
No Public Comment was received.
A motion was made by Mayor Ponce, seconded by Councilmember Pineda, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Ponce4 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
Enactment No: RES 2024-120
16. CONSIDER CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH
DEVELOPMENT OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
2.40 OF THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL
SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THE NEXT ELECTED TERM OF OFFICE IN DECEMBER 2024 (CITY COUNCIL ), AND DECEMBER 2026 (ELECTED CITY CLERK AND ELECTED CITY TREASURER)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-309
No Public Comment was received.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pabon -Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this item be received, and staff proceed with development of proposed Ordinance.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado3 -
Noes: Ponce1 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
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17. 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.
-A motion was made by Councilmember Pabon -Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Pineda, and passed by vote of those present for direction to place on the next City Council meeting for a request and issuance of a Proclamation recognizing the month of September 2024 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and September 8, 2024 as 988 Day.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Ponce
Absent: 1 - Cruz
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 8:51 p.m. to the regular meeting on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Dorothy Gantt, City Clerk
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Patricia Ponce, Mayor