City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, June 2, 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 Abel Pineda, Councilmember Rita Xavier, and Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Present: 3 -
Councilmember Patricia Ponce, and Mayor Arturo CruzAbsent: 2 - 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 5 Public Comment speakers: Genoveva Calloway, Juan Mun óz, Jorge Flores, Caroline Olsen and Brittney Jones
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Matt Rodriguez made the following announcements:
The next Dumpster Day event is June 21, 2025.
Community Services Summer Camp registration is open, classes are from June 21, 2025 through August 15, 2025.
There is a new Economic Data Dashboard page on the city website.
Community Services is hosting Movies Under the Stars events this summer, beginning on July 18, 2025.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no Public Comments for the Consent Calendar
1. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MAY 19, 2025 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-246
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that these Minutes be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado3 -
Absent: Ponce, and Cruz2 -
2. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO NOMINATING CERTAIN PROPERTIES, INCLUDING
WILDCAT CREEK -UNIVERSITY AVENUE, WANLASS PARK, DAVIS PARK,
MCNEIL PARK, SAN PABLO DAM ROAD -HILLCREST HILLSIDE
CITY-OWNED PARCELS, AND EL PORTAL CREEKSIDE COUNTY
PROPERTY, AS PRIORITY CONSERVATION AREAS (PCAS) IN SAN
PABLO AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION TO THE ASSOCIATION OF BAY
AREA GOVERNMENTS (ABAG)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-222
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, and Pabon-Alvarado3 -
Absent: Ponce, and Cruz2 -
Enactment No: 25-066
3. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LARRY WALKER ASSOCIATES, INC .TO
OVERSEE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) GRANT
FUNDED POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCB) TOTAL MAXIMUM
DAILY LOAD (TMDL) SPECIAL STUDIES AND IMPLEMENTATION
PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 7,830,000 FOR THE BAY AREA
MUNICIPAL STORMWATER COLLABORATIVE (BAMSC)
CEQA: An environmental review analysis consistent with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) will be prepared as part of this project prior to implementation.
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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, and Pabon-Alvarado3 -
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Absent: Ponce, and Cruz2 -
Enactment No: 25-067
4. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO (1) PURCHASE ONE (1) 2025 DODGE DURANGO POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLE FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $ 49,470 USING COMPETITIVELY BID COOPERATIVE CONTRACTS; (2 )
TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATE $ 49,470 FROM THE FY 2024-25 POLICE
DEPARTMENT BUDGET (SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EXPENSES) TO FUND 140 (ASSET & VEHICLE OPERATING RESERVE) TO FUND THIS
PURCHASE; AND (3) SELL POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE UNIT # 701
AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SAN
PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.16.120, WITH REVENUE FUNDS
RECEIVED TO BE CREDITED TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FUND 102-2110-46300
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-227
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, and Pabon-Alvarado3 -
Absent: Ponce, and Cruz2 -
Enactment No: 25-068
5. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) APPROVING APPROPRIATION FROM FY
2024-25 GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED RESERVE FUND BALANCE
(FUND 110) TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OPERATING
BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 40,478; AND (2) RATIFYING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 40,478 FOR THE ACQUISITION AND REPAIR OF CITY
HALL ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING CABLES DUE TO
UNFORESEEN VANDALISM AND THEFT
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-255
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, and Pabon-Alvarado3 -
Absent: Ponce, and Cruz2 -
Enactment No: 25-069
6. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AND EIDE BAILLY LLP, 25-258
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A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP, FOR A
NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
($100,000) AND (2) APPROPRIATING $ 100,000 FROM FY 2024-25 GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED RESERVES (FUND 110) TO THE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUDGET LINE
ITEM (100-1420-43600) TO FUND THE AGREEMENT
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, and Pabon-Alvarado3 -
Absent: Ponce, and Cruz2 -
Enactment No: 25-070
7. CONSIDER RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE INDEPENDENT CITIZENS ’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30,
2024 FOR MEASURE S (FORMERLY MEASURE Q) AND MEASURE K
TRANSACTION & USE SALES TAX
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-232
Receive and File Report by Minute Action
8. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS TO TRANSFER ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY ’S
PENSION AND OPEB IRC SECTION 115 TRUSTS TO SHUSTER
ADVISORY GROUP, LLC, TO TRANSFER THE TRUST ASSETS TO
CHARLES SCHWAB TRUST BANK, AND TO NAME ALTA TRUST
COMPANY AS DIRECTED TRUSTEE
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-243
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, that these RESOLUTIONS be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado3 -
Absent: Ponce, and Cruz2 -
Enactment No: 25-071 and 25-072
9. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) APPOINTING THE CITY MANAGER AS PLAN ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CITY ’S 457(B) AND RETIREE HEALTH SAVINGS (“RHS”) PLANS (“THE PLANS ”); (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE NECESSARY SERVICE PROVIDER
AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLANS;
AND (3) GRANTING THE CITY MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO
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DELEGATE/ASSIGN DUTIES FOR THE PLAN TO APPROPRIATE
DEPARTMENTS AND STAFF TO FULFILL THE CITY ’S FIDUCIARY
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES AS OUTLINED IN ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 17 OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
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, and Pabon-Alvarado3 -
Absent: Ponce, and Cruz2 -
Enactment No: 25-073
10. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS
(GANN) LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-244
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, and Pabon-Alvarado3 -
Absent: Ponce, and Cruz2 -
Enactment No: 25-074
* * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *
(a) Mayor Arturo Cruz
(b) Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
(c) Councilmember Rita Xavier
(d) Councilmember Abel Pineda
(e) Councilmember Patricia Ponce
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 6:18 p.m. to regular meeting of Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Dorothy Gantt, City Clerk
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Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, Vice Mayor