City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, May 19, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Pabon-Alvarado
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Patricia Ponce, Councilmember Abel Pineda, Councilmember Rita Xavier, and Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Present: 4 -
Mayor Arturo CruzAbsent: 1 -
Staff Present:
City Manager, Matt Rodriguez
Assistant City Manager, Maria Ojeda
City Attorney, Brian P. Hickey
Police Chief, Brian Bubar
City Clerk, Dorothy Gantt
Administrative Clerk II, Casey Erlenheim
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Public Comments
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PROCLAMATIONS
1. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 18-24, 2025 AS
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-221
No Public Comment was received
Public Works Director Allan Panganiban accepted the Proclamation Presented
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CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Rodriguez made the following announcements:
Dumpster Day is scheduled for June 21, 2025.
San Pablo Community Foundation Grants Review Committee met May 12, 2025 to evaluate and award Grants for the FY2025-2026. 18 of 28 applicant Grants were recommended for approval to Council on Jun 16, 2025.
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no Public Comments received for the Consent Calendar
MINUTES
2. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 21, 2025
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA 25-200
By adoption of the Consent Calendar the Minutes were Approved.
Aye: Ponce, Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado4 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MAY 5, 2025 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-230
By adoption of the Consent Calendar the Minutes were Approved.
PERIODIC REPORTS
4. CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2025
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-026
A motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this Periodic Report be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Ponce, Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado4 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
5. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1) ROAD MAINTENANCE
AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT FUNDING AND PROJECT LIST FOR 25-216
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FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 TO BE COMPRISED OF THE GIANT ROAD
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (0601) AND THE SAN PABLO DAM ROAD I-80 GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (0605)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Ponce, Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado4 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
Enactment No: 25-061
6. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER ’S REPORT; (2) DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE SAN PABLO STREET LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1982-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26; AND (3) SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-217
A motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Ponce, Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado4 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
Enactment No: 25-062
7. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) TERMINATING, BY FOUR -FIFTHS VOTE, THE
EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN BY THE CITY
MANAGER PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 22050
AND SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.16.110.A FOR THE STORM DRAIN REPAIR WORK AT 1850 MESA BUENA AVENUE; (2) ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED BY GOLDEN BAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR
EMERGENCY STORM DRAIN REPAIRS AT 1850 MESA BUENA AVENUE FOR THE LEROY HEIGHTS STORM DRAIN REPAIR PROJECT (0306) AS COMPLETE; AND (3) DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER.
CEQA: This project was assessed and determined to be Categorically Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b), which covers the operation, repair, and maintenance of Class 1 existing publicly owned utility facilities. The CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) was filed at the Contra Costa County Clerk ’s Office on April 8, 2025.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Ponce, Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado4 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
Enactment No: 25-063
8. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON
CITY VACANCIES, AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS
UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 2561
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-219
A motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Ponce, Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado4 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
Enactment No: 25-064
9. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO (1) RE-ALLOCATE REMAINING GENERAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 157,094 FROM THE RUMRILL BOULEVARD COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT (0700) TO THE SAN PABLO DAM ROAD GATEWAY I -80 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
(0605); (2) TRANSFER CALTRANS ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 500,000 AND TESORO REFINERY ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 32,945 TO ACCOUNT CODE 910-3310-20703 FOR POST -CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE; AND (3) REVERT REMAINING SB 1 ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT (RMRA) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 135,851 TO THE RMRA
FUND BALANCE AND REMAINING MEASURE J LOCAL STREET
MAINTENANCE (LSM) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 256,683 TO THE
MEASURE J LSM FUND BALANCE
CEQA: The Rumrill Boulevard Complete Streets Project (Project) is categorically exempt 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 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 and revalidated on August 7, 2020 by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
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A motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Ponce, Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado4 -
Absent: Cruz1 -
Enactment No: 25-065
* * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS
(a) Mayor Arturo Cruz
(b) Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
(c) Councilmember Rita Xavier
Councilmember Xavier moved to Adjourn today's meeting in memory of former Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal D. Glover.
A motion was made by Councilmember Xavier, seconded by Councilmember Pineda, that this was Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Ponce, Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado
Absent: 1 - Cruz
(d) Councilmember Abel Pineda
(e) Councilmember Patricia Ponce
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 6:22 p.m. to regular meeting of Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm. in memory of former Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal D. Glover.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Dorothy Gantt, City Clerk
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Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, Vice Mayor