City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes
Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee
5:00 PMThursday, May 29, 2025
Special Meeting
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Arturo Cruz led the pledge of Allegiance
Present 2 - Councilmember Patricia Ponce, Mayor Arturo Cruz Absent 0 -
Staff Present:
City Manager Matt Rodriguez
Assistant City Manager Maria Ojeda
Police Chief Brian Bubar
Economic Development, Housing & Project Manager Kieron Slaughter Community Development Director Libby Tyler
Associate Planner Sandra Marquez
Management Analyst Elizabeth Lopez
PUBLIC COMMENT
No Public Comments were received.
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ITEMS FOR COMMITTEE INFORMATION:
PRESENTATION/UPDATE ON EXISTING TENANT PROTECTIONS /RENTAL REGULATION POLICIES CONTAINED IN THE FY 2025/27 COUNCIL
PRIORITY WORKPLAN AND PRELIMINARY OVERVIEW OF RENT
STABILIZATION POLICY CONSIDERATIONS
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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A motion was made by Mayor Cruz, seconded by Councilmember Ponce, that comment time be limited to one minute per speaker, or two if Spanish translation is required. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 2 - Cruz, Ponce
18 Public Comments were made.
Leah Simon -Weisberg, Ethel Naldoza, Yolanda Guzman, Sindy Gusman, Angel Vazquez, Antonia Quezada, Ashley Quezada, Jason Bellevue, Marco Rodriguez, Rolanda Wilson, Ruthie Abelson Olivas, Guadalupe Martinez, Edith Lopez, Veronica, Erika Gomez, Rhovylyn Antonio, Rhea Elina, Tyra Wright Presented. No action taken, for informational purposes only.
Note: Mayor Cruz Called a Recess at 6:18 PM, Meeting re-convened at 6:24 PM Roll Call:
Present 2 - Councilmember Patricia Ponce, Mayor Arturo Cruz Absent 0 -
OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED APPROVAL PROCESS & TIMELINE FOR
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE 2035 AND RUMRILL CORRIDOR PLAN ALONG WITH REPEAL OF 23RD STREET SPECIFIC PLAN AND ADOPTION OF ADDENDUM TO GENERAL PLAN 2030 EIR
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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Public Comment was received from Rolanda Wilson
Presented. No Actions taken, for Informational Purposes Only
ITEMS FOR COMMITTEE ACTION
CONSENT CALENDAR
No Public Comments were received on the Consent Calendar.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
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OF AUGUST 21, 2024
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by ceqa
CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
HOUSING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING OF JANUARY 27, 2025
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by ceqa
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Approve by Minute Order
CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
HOUSING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 7, 2024
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by ceqa
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A motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Mayor Cruz, to Approve all items on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 2 - Ponce, Cruz
*****END OF CONSENT CALENDAR*****
UPDATE ON PROGRESS IMPLEMENTING ADOPTED POLICIES
CONTAINED IN THE FY 2025-27 COUNCIL PRIORITY WORKPLAN
REGARDING POLICY NO. #301.4 - INCREASED HOMEOWNERSHIP OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND COMPLIANCE WITH SB 9
REQUIREMENTS
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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No Public Comments were received.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Mayor Cruz, that this Action Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 2 - Ponce, Cruz
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PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATION TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN PROPERTIES
AS PRIORITY CONSERVATION AREAS (PCAS) IN SAN PABLO UNDER
ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENT (ABAG) PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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No Public Comments were received.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Mayor Cruz, that these Minutes be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 2 - Ponce, Cruz
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
MATERIALS SUBMITTED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA WILL BE APPENDED AFTER THE 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 MEETING.
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ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 7:23 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
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Casey Erlenheim, Interim Deputy City Clerk