City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes - Draft
City Council
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, November 18, 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, and Mayor Patricia PoncePresent: 3 - Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, and Vice Mayor Arturo CruzAbsent: 2 - 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
Agenda Announcement:
City Manager announced, due to lack of quorum, Item No. 5 will be continued to the City Council meeting of Monday, December 9, 2024.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comment was received by Cordell Hindler, Joshua Kerns, and Gabe Johnson.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PRESENTATIONS
No items scheduled.
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CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Rodriguez made the following announcements:
• The Senior Center and San Pablo Senior Association will be hosting their Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. This event is Sold Out, for more information or to be placed on a waiting list, members of the public should contact the Senior Center. • In observance of Thanksgiving Holiday, all city Administration Offices and lobby will be closed Wednesday, November 27 thru Friday November 29, 2024 and will resume regular hours on Monday, December 2, 2024. • The last Dumpster Day of the calendar year will be Saturday, December 7, 2024. • The Community Services Department is finalizing the preparation for this year ’s 2024 Holiday Tree Lighting /Winter Wonderland Event, Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at our City Hall. There will be arts and crafts, hot chocolate, a chance to take pictures with Santa. • Introduced new Assistant City Manager, Maria Ojeda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
No Public Comment was received.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Pineda, 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, and Ponce3 -
Absent: Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz2 -
MINUTES
1. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 4, 2024
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
PERIODIC REPORTS
2. CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-080
Approve by Minute Order.
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
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3. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE COMPENSATION BY $ 83,320 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN FISCAL YEAR 2023/24, AND UP TO AN ADDITIONAL $ 100,000 PER FISCAL YEAR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2027/28, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED OF $ 1,333,320 FOR THE ON -CALL ELECTRICIAN MAINTENANCE
AND TRADE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO AND DC ELECTRIC GROUP, INC.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-392
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-139
PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items scheduled.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
4. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH RICHMOND SANITARY SERVICES INC ., A SUBSIDIARY OF REPUBLIC SERVICES INC ., FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
SERVICES; (2) ACCEPTING THE FINAL FRANCHISE FEE STUDY; AND (3) AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH A PROPOSITION 218 MAJORITY
PROTEST PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS RELATED TO PROPOSED
INCREASES IN PROPERTY RELATED SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RATES CEQA: Approval of a new solid waste collection agreement is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b) pertaining to existing facilities of both investor and publicly owned utilities to provide electrical power, natural gas, sewerage, or other public utility services. This proposed action also meets the CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) common sense exemption .
The collection and disposal of solid waste is not only mandated and regulated by state law but is also an essential service for public health and safety. Proposed action related to the Franchise Fee Study and Proposition 218 procedural requirements are not projects as defined by CEQA.
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Public Comment was received by Shawn Moberg.
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2024-140
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5. 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. 24-391
Item was Continued to the City Council Meeting of Monday, December 9, 2024.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
6. 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 6:45 p.m. to the regular meeting on Monday, December 9, 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