City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, April 21, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Cruz led the Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
* Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado arrived at 6:02 p.m.
Councilmember Abel Pineda, Councilmember Rita Xavier, Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, and Mayor Arturo Cruz
Present: 4 -
Councilmember Patricia PonceAbsent: 1 -
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
One Public Comment was received from Manuel Moran
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF MAY 4-10, 2025 AS NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-152
Presented. San Pablo Economic Development & Housing Manager K .Slaughter and EDC Business & Housing Manager A. Betancourt accepted.
2. UC BERKELEY PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP ANNUAL PRESENTATION25-102 Presented.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Matt Rodriguez made the following announcements:
Community Services event Eggstravaganza was a success, 718 community members attended.
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During the week of April 7, 2025, 326 San Pablo Scholarship applications were received.
San Pablo Foundation Grant Program received 28 applications.
Next Dumpster Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025.
CONSENT CALENDAR
LIABILITY CLAIMS
3. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF KWAME INKABI (DOL 3/03/25) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-173
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this Liability Claim be denied. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz4 -
Absent: Ponce1 -
PERIODIC REPORTS
4. CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-025
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz
Absent: 1 - Ponce
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
5. REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025 AS PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND
THE WEEK IN WHICH IT FALLS AS NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-130
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz4 -
Absent: Ponce1 -
6. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE WEST CONTRA COSTA INTEGRATED 25-135
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WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (RECYCLEMORE) TO ENTER INTO
POST-COLLECTION AGREEMENTS AND EXERCISE CERTAIN RELATED POWERS PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.4 OF THE JOINT EXERCISE OF
POWERS AGREEMENT THAT CREATED THE AUTHORITY
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA. Prior to final approval of the Post-Collection Agreement, a CEQA review will be completed and filed with the County Recorder’s Office.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz4 -
Absent: Ponce1 -
Enactment No: 2025-045
7. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
FIFTEEN MONTH AGREEMENT WITH SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS, AT A
BUDGETED COST NOT TO EXCEED $ 147,168 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
TO FULFILL THE CONTINUED PROVISION OF CAD -RMS SOFTWARE
SUPPORT SERVICES AS OUTLINED WITHIN THE EXISTING TRI -CITY
DISPATCH SERVICES AND CAD-RMS AGREEMENT
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-139
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz4 -
Absent: Ponce1 -
Enactment No: 2025-046
8. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR CANNABIS OPERATOR
PERMITS FOR RETAIL SALES AND (2) ADOPTING PROCEDURES
GOVERNING APPEALS OF DECISIONS RELATED TO THE “ELIGIBILITY LIST” TO BE ESTABLISHED IN CONNECTION WITH THE RFQ PROCESS CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) states that “project” does not include organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-145
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz4 -
Absent: Ponce1 -
Enactment No: 2025-047
9. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SIDE
LETTER TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE SAN
PABLO POLICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2027 BY REVISING THE SHIFT ASSIGNMENT
LANGUAGE TO REMOVE THE TWELVE MONTHS MAXIMUM EMPLOYEE
ASSIGNMENT ON ANY ONE SHIFT ON A PILOT BASIS THROUGH THE END OF THE CONTRACT TERM, JUNE 30, 2027
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-174
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz4 -
Absent: Ponce1 -
Enactment No: 25-048
10. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1)
RATIFYING, BY FOUR -FIFTHS VOTE, PRIOR EMERGENCY ACTIONS TAKEN
BY THE CITY MANAGER, INCLUDING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH GOLDEN BAY CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 52,360; AND (2)
AUTHORIZING, BY FOUR -FIFTHS VOTE, CONTINUATION OF THE
EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN BY THE CITY
MANAGER, ALL PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION
22050 AND SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.16.110.D FOR THE STORM DRAIN REPAIR WORK AT 1850 MESA BUENA AVENUE
CEQA: This project was assessed and determined to be Categorically Exempt under CEQA Section 15301(b), which covers the operation, repair, and maintenance of Class 1 existing publicly owned utility facilities. The CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) will be filed at the Contra Costa County Clerk ’s Office.
25-162
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz
Absent: 1 - Ponce
Enactment No: 2025-049
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11. CONSIDER EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF REMOTE
PUBLIC COMMENT BY ZOOM AND TELEPHONE FOR CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2025
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-178
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz
Absent: 1 - Ponce
12. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF $ 100,000 FROM
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES GRANT REVENUES
(SLESF) 210 FUND FOR CIVICA CODE ENFORCEMENT LEGAL
SERVICES, AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE ENCUMBRANCE OF ALL FEES
COLLECTED FROM CIVICA -ASSIGNED CASES TO FUND FUTURE CODE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES THROUGH THE CIVICA LAW GROUP.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-164
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz
Absent: 1 - Ponce
Enactment No: 2025-050
13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $ 1,920,325 TO THE
POLICE HEADQUARTERS BUDGET BY ADJUSTING THE LEASE REVENUE
BONDS AMOUNT AND APPROPRIATING THE INTEREST EARNED TO THE
SAN PABLO POLICE HEADQUARTERS PROJECT BUDGET
(320-0104-43605)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-175
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz
Absent: 1 - Ponce
Enactment No: 2025-051
14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE
RUCKUS ICX 8200 NETWORK SWITCHES AND RUCKUS R 670 WIFI
25-182
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ACCESS POINTS WITH RUCKUS ONE LICENSES FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $81,085.42 USING CMAS CONTRACT #3-24-09-1065
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz4 -
Absent: Ponce1 -
Enactment No: 2025-052
15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE THE FOLLOWING USING RESERVE FUND 140: FIVE (5) 2025 DODGE
DURANGO POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES WITH EMERGENCY
EQUIPMENT, ONE (1) MADVAC LS 125 ELECTRIC LITTER VACUUM SWEEPER, ONE (1) BANDIT 200UC HAND -FED WOOD CHIPPER, ONE (1) 2025 FORD F -150 LIGHTNING ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCK, AND ONE (1) 2023 FORD F-250 PICKUP TRUCK USING COMPETITIVELY BID
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS PURSUANT TO SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.16.110 (E); AND SELL POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT VEHICLES AS
SURPLUS PROPERTY THROUGH PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.16.120
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-183
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz4 -
Absent: Ponce1 -
Enactment No: 2025-053
16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SPECTRASYSTEMS, INC. TO REPLACE
POUR-IN-PLACE RUBBER PLAY SURFACE PADS AT DAVIS PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 50,668 WITH A 15% CONTINGENCY FOR A TOTAL
AUTHORIZATION NOT TO EXCEED OF $58,268
CEQA Compliance Statement
This project was determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000-15387) Section 15301, Existing Facilities since this project involves the rehabilitation of existing facilities (rubber 25-184
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play surface at Davis Park) to meet current standards of public health and safety.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz4 -
Absent: Ponce1 -
Enactment No: 2025-054
17. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO DECLARING CITY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1820 RUMRILL BOULEVARD WITH APN 411-041-009 TO BE EXEMPT SURPLUS
PROPERTY UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-187
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz4 -
Absent: Ponce1 -
Enactment No: 2025-055
18. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 2,500 TO KIWANIS CLUB OF SAN PABLO FOR OUR CHILDREN (WITH THE LATINA CENTER AS NON -PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION AS
FISCAL AGENT) FOR A CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL EVENT
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-188
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Pineda, Xavier, and Cruz
Recused: 1 - Pabon-Alvarado
Absent: 1 - Ponce
Enactment No: 2025-056
19. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH SALLY SWANSON
ARCHITECTS, INC ., FOR AN ADA TRANSITION PLAN UPDATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 165,525 WITH A 10% CONTINGENCY FOR A TOTAL
AUTHORIZATION AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $182,078
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CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz4 -
Absent: Ponce1 -
Enactment No: 2025-057
* * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *
Mayor Cruz called a recess at 6:35 p.m.
Council re-convened at 6:41 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Abel Pineda, Councilmember Rita Xavier, Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, and Mayor Arturo Cruz
Present: 4 -
Councilmember Patricia PonceAbsent: 1 -
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
20. CONSIDERATION OF THE SAN PABLO CITY COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE A
REQUEST FROM COUNCILMEMBER RITA XAVIER TO FLY A
COMMEMORATIVE FLAG AT THE CIVIC CENTER FLAG POLE FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OF JUNE 2025 RECOGNIZING LESBIAN, GAY, BI -SEXUAL,
TRANSGENDER AND QUESTIONING COMMUNITY (LGBTQ) PRIDE MONTH CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-179
One Public Comment was received from Rich Kinney
A motion was made by Councilmember Xavier, seconded by Councilmember Pineda, that this Action Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, and Cruz3 -
Noes: Pabon-Alvarado1 -
Absent: Ponce1 -
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS
(a) Mayor Arturo Cruz
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(b) Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Pabon -Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Pineda, that Council Consider inviting a John Muir Hospital representative to present on Mental Health. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz
Absent: 1 - Ponce
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Pabon -Alvarado, seconded by Mayor Cruz, that Council issue a Proclamation recognizing the National Day of Prayer. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz
Absent: 1 - Ponce
(c) Councilmember Rita Xavier
(d) Councilmember Abel Pineda
(e) Councilmember Patricia Ponce
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 6:57 p.m. to the regular meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Dorothy Gantt, City Clerk
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Arturo Cruz, Mayor