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
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6:00 PMMonday, December 9, 2024
CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
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December 9, 2024City Council Meeting Agenda
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 - 020823, 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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
PRESENTATIONS
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INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 -
NOVEMBER 2024
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
· LINDA LI - ACCOUNTANT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
· MARIA OJEDA - ASSISTANT CITY MANAGAER
· KIERON SLAUGHTER - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING
MANAGER
COMMUNITY SERVICES
· BLANCA MARTINEZ-CAMPOS - COMMUNITY SERVICES
COORDINATOR I
PUBLIC WORKS
· EDGAR DEANDA - ASSISTANT ENGINEER
24-4091.
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only
RECOGNITION OF THE 2024 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR,
FINAS PIZZA
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-3962.
Recommendation: Present
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
CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2024
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
24-3993.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
PERIODIC REPORTS
CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR
THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-0824.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: AUTHORIZE THE POSTING OF THE
LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST PURSUANT TO THE MADDY ACT
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA 24-4015.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
CONSIDER CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO RATIFY A PUBLIC
COMMENT LETTER TRANSMITTED ON NOVEMBER 19, 2024 BY
SAN PABLO MAYOR PONCE TO VALLEJO MAYOR AND CITY OF
VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM NO.9-E - ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
WITH THE SCOTTS VALLEY BAND OF POMO INDIANS OF
CALIFORNIA RELATING TO THE PROPOSED APPLICATION TO
PLACE LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF VALLEJO IN TRUST FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE TRIBE (POSTED FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2024)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-4086.
Recommendation: Authorize by Minute Order
SB 341 AUDIT OF THE LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING
ASSET FUND
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-3947.
Recommendation: Receive and file
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
APPROVING THE CITY’S AND LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY’S
PROPERTY INVENTORY OF LEASED AND OWNED PROPERTIES
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50569
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 states that a “project” does not include organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 24-3938.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolutions
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE LOCAL SUCCESSOR
AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING AN ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET
AND ADOPTING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (“ROPS 25-26”)
24-4049.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAN PABLO POLICE CANINE “TRACE” TO POLICE OFFICER SHAUN SWALEH
PURSUANT TO SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.16.120
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project defined by CEQA 24-39010.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (CONSOR) FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE RUMRILL
BOULEVARD COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT (0700), INCREASING
COMPENSATION BY AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000, FOR A
NEW TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT UNDER THE AGREEMENT
OF $2,344,124; (2) EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
THROUGH MAY 1, 2025; (3) RE-ALLOCATING MEASURE J LOCAL STREET MAINTENANCE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 TO
THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT; (4)
RE-ALLOCATING $302,117 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
(ARPA) FUNDS FROM THE SUTTER URBAN GREENING PROJECT
(0300) AND $124,104 OF ARPA FUNDS FROM THE FULL TRASH
CAPTURE DEVICE PROJECT (0304) TO THE RUMRILL BOULEVARD
COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT (0700); AND (5) RE-ALLOCATING
$302,117 OF GENERAL FUNDS TO THE SUTTER URBAN
GREENING PROJECT (0300) AND $124,104 OF GENERAL FUNDS
TO THE FULL TRASH CAPTURE DEVICE PROJECT (0304) FROM
THE RUMRILL BOULEVARD COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT (0700)
CEQA Compliance Statement:
The Rumrill Boulevard Complete Streets Project is categorically exempt from environmental review 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 from environmental review 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 by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
24-40211.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR TRASH REDUCTION AND
NPDES COMPLIANCE SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY SAN PABLO
AND EOA, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,994, AND (2)
APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,042 FROM THE
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 SOLID WASTE OPERATING BUDGET TO
PROJECT CODE 0907 - TRASH REDUCTION PLAN
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-40512.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN WEST CONTRA COSTA
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
(RECYCLEMORE), A JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY, AND THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF SB1383
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MOU
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-40613.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN EQUIPMENT LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT
WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 61 APX
6000 PORTABLE RADIOS AND 49 APX 6500 MOBILE RADIOS; (2) AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $343,363 FROM THE FY
2024-25 ISF FUND-140 FOR THE INITIAL DOWN PAYMENT; (3)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE OTHER
AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE A
SEVEN-YEAR LEASE FINANCING ARRANGEMENT (FY 2025-26
THROUGH FY 2031-32) WITH AN ANNUAL PAYMENT NOT TO
EXCEED $59,922, FUNDED BY THE MULTI-DEPARTMENTAL
EXPENSE ACCOUNT, AND AT A TOTAL COST OF $762,817; AND (4)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SELL POLICE
DEPARTMENT MOTOROLA BN APX 6000/6500 RADIOS AS
SURPLUS PROPERTY AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SAN
PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.16.12
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-41414.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items scheduled.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING THE ADDITION OF A
RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN COMPONENT TO THE SAN
PABLO LOAN ASSISTANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOUSING
(“SPLASH”) PROGRAM, AMENDING CREDIT QUALIFICATIONS FOR
THE SPLASH PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A NEW ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH THE SAN PABLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION (SPEDC) THAT (1) EXTENDS THE CURRENT
SPLASH PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY
SPEDC THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, (2) AMENDS THE CURRENT
SCOPE OF WORK TO INCLUDE ADMINISTRATION OF A NEW
SPLASH RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM, AND (3)
PROVIDES FOR TWO ONE-YEAR AUTOMATIC RENEWALS
SHOULD SUFFICIENT LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
FUNDS REMAIN
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-39115.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) ACCEPTING THE GENERAL FUND
REVENUE ENHANCEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS BY NBS
GOVERNMENT FINANCE GROUP; AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO AMEND THE FY 2023-25 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY
WORKPLAN WITH PROPOSED POLICY AMENDMENT NO. 10,
UNDER MAJOR POLICY GOAL: FOCUS ON ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND FISCAL DIVERSIFICATION, EXPANDING
EXISTING POLICY 405: EXPLORE AND SUSTAIN NEW REVENUE
ENHANCEMENTS TO THE CITY’S GENERAL FUND
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-41716.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
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CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO FORMALLY ESTABLISH A
TEMPORARY AD-HOC SUBCOMMITTEE CONSISTING OF
INCOMING MAYOR AND VICE-MAYOR FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025,
ONCE AFFIRMED BY THE CITY COUNCIL BY MAJORITY VOTE ON
DECEMBER 16, 2024, WHEN NEW ELECTED TERMS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL COMMENCE, TO WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE CITY
MANAGER ON THE PROPOSED CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY-SETTING
SESSION AND STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS FOR FISCAL
YEAR PERIOD 2025-2027
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-40717.
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.
24-03718.
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); Governing Board of the Green Empowerment Zone (GEZ) (Primary) 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 Proj
(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:
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(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); Governing Board of the Green Empowerment Zone (GEZ) (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 Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00 pm., in memory of Mr. Robert Christopher Hix Dunning, son to Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado.