City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, October 21, 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 Abel Pineda, Councilmember Rita Xavier, Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, and Mayor Patricia Ponce
Present: 4 -
Vice Mayor Arturo CruzAbsent: 1 -
Councilmember Pineda arrived at 6:04 p.m.
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
No Closed Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comment was received by Cordell Hindler, Elita, Joey, and Oscar Romero.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PRESENTATIONS
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1. PRESENTATION BY WEST COUNTY WASTEWATER DISTRICT
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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No Public Comment was received.
Receive and File; Information Only
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Rodriguez made the following announcements:
• For the November 5, 2024 General Election the City of San Pablo is hosting two 24-hour Dropboxes locations .
One at the San Pablo City Hall and two, and also at the Contra Costa College Campus. The Dropboxes will accept completed ballots 24 hours a day beginning October 7, 2024, and then until 8:00 PM on Election Day, November 5.
The City of San Pablo will be hosting six live polling sites for the Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
•Community Services Department is actively planning San Pablo ’s Trunk or Treat Halloween event, scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm, at San Pablo City Hall. •Dumpster Day passed on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The next service of Dumpster Day will be announced in the days to follow.
•In recognition of Veterans’ Holiday, Community Services Department is hosting the 2024 Veteran’s Day Celebration event, scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, at San Pablo Senior Center.
CONSENT CALENDAR
No Public Comment was received.
AMENDMENT OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 5. and 8. were removed from the Consent Calendar to Items Removed From Consent Calendar Approval of the Consent Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Pineda, 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
2. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 7, 2024 CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
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LIABILITY CLAIMS
3. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF LUIS J. ALVAREZ (DOL 9/17/24) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-362
Denied Claim as submitted on the Consent Calendar.
PERIODIC REPORTS
4. CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-079
Approve by Minute Order.
ORDINANCES
Item 5. was removed from the Consent Calendar to Items Removed from the Consent Calendar
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
6. CONSIDER EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF REMOTE
PUBLIC COMMENT BY ZOOM AND TELEPHONE FOR CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS THROUGH APRIL 30, 2025
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-345
Authorize by Minute Order.
7. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPLORE THE
FEASIBILITY AND TO PREPARE THE CITY -OWNED PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 1411 RUMRILL BOULEVARD WITH APNS 410-021-021, 410-021-026, 410-021-028, SAN PABLO DAM ROAD WITH APN
420-040-009, AND 13880 SAN PABLO AVENUE WITH APN 411-340-033-09 FOR POTENTIAL DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a Project as defined by CEQA. 24-353
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-128
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9. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) OBLIGATING THE REMAINDER OF AMERICAN RESCUE
PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT, RECREATION, SENIORS, AND PARATRANSIT DIVISION IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $ 412,000 VIA CONTRACT SERVICES BY DECEMBER 31, 2026 PER FEDERAL US TREASURY GUIDELINES; AND (2)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TWO -YEAR
AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN PABLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION TO SUPPORT AND SUSTAIN THE COLLEGE
PREPARATION, WORKFORCE, DEVELOPMENT, AND SAN PABLO
SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM (Continued from 10/07/2024)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-327
It was moved by Councilmember Pineda, 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, and Pabon-Alvarado3 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
Recused: Ponce1 -
Enactment No: RES 2024-129
10. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 2,500 FOR WEIGH OF LIFE ’S ANNUAL SPOOKY FUNDRAISER EVENT HELD AT THE VETERAN ’S MEMORIAL HALL ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-365
It was moved by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Pabon -Alvarado, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, and Ponce3 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
Recused: Pabon-Alvarado1 -
Enactment No: RES 2024-130
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11. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO TO (1) AMEND THE CITY ’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FY 2024-25 to (1) REVISE THE FULL -TIME
HUMAN RESOURCES /RISK MANAGER JOB SPECIFICATION AND ADJUST THE DIVISION MANAGERS’ SALARY SCHEDULE TO REFLECT
INCREASED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HUMAN
RESOURCES/RISK MANAGER, AND (2) REVISE THE FULL -TIME CHIEF
BUILDING OFFICIAL /PLAN CHECKER JOB SPECIFICATION TO REFLECT
CURRENT ESSENTIAL OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 21, 2024
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-371
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-131
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
5. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-005 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING CHAPTER 2.40 OF THE SAN PABLO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS (Continued from 10/07/2024)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-350
No Public Comment was received.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Pabon -Alvarado, that this ORDINANCE be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado3 -
Noes: Ponce1 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
Enactment No: ORD 2024-005
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8. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING A TOTAL APPROPRIATION OF $ 11,487 FROM FY 2024-25 CITY MANAGER OPERATING CONTNGENCY RESERVE (FUND 190) TO FUND INCREASE IN CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL SALARIES DURING FY 2024-25 (PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2025) (Continued from 10/07/2024)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-348
No Public Comment was received.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Pabon -Alvarado, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado3 -
Noes: Ponce1 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
Enactment No: RES 2024-132
PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items scheduled.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
No items scheduled.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
12. 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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ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 6:47 p.m. to the regular meeting on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m..
Respectfully Submitted,
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Dorothy Gantt, City Clerk
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Patricia Ponce, Mayor