City Council
City of San Pablo
Meeting Agenda - Final
Council Chambers
1000 Gateway Avenue
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3000
www.SanPabloCA.gov
Mayor Arturo Cruz
Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Councilmember Rita Xavier
Councilmember Abel Pineda
Councilmenber Patricia Ponce
City Council Chambers
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6:00 PMMonday, July 7, 2025
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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AGENDA MATERIALS
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time for comments on any item within the Council ’s subject matter jurisdiction, if such item is NOT listed on tonight ’s agenda. The Council may not engage in discussion or take action on any item that is not specifically listed on the agenda. Your item may be referred to city staff for investigation, report or placement on a future agenda. Persons addressing the Council are required to limit their remarks to three (3) minutes unless an extension or decrease of time is ordered. Please file your name and address with the City Clerk on forms available at the speaker’s podium.
PRESENTATIONS
1. 25-308 INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROMOTED EMPLOYEES FOR APRIL 2025 - JUNE 2025
COMMUNITY SERVICES
· SYLVIA FLORES - SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
POLICE
· CHANTAL RYLEE DUCUSIN - POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE
CLERK
· AUSTIN MCCARTY - POLICE OFFICER
PUBLIC WORKS
· JUAN JIMENEZ - MAINTENANCE WORKER
· MATEO TEODORO - MAINTENANCE WORKER
PROMOTIONS
· JESSICA ARROYO - PERMIT TECHNICIAN II
· STEVEN PRECIADO - POLICE SERVICES TECHNICIAN
· MARIO SANTOS-DAVIDSON - ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK II
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar includes routine items that are to be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is requested, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
MINUTES
2. 25-307 CONSIDER APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 16, 2025
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
MIN 2025-06-16 DRAFTAttachments:
PERIODIC REPORTS
LIABILITY CLAIMS
3. 25-296 CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF CARLOS ORTEGA (DOL 04/12/25)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Deny the claim per the recommendation of the Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA), the City's joint risk pool.
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
4. 25-293 CONSIDER APPROVING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF
PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT - AUGUST 5, 2025
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
National Night Out Proclamation 2025Attachments:
5. 25-268 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
WITH MACK 5 FOR PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SERVICES FOR THE NEW SAN PABLO POLICE HEADQUARTERS
AND TRAINING FACILITY INCREASING COMPENSATION BY
$94,813 TO COVER SPECIAL TESTING AND INSPECTIONS, AND
PROJECT SCHEDULE FOR A NEW TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
$1,197,206
CEQA: The City with the assistance of Michael Baker and Associates (MBA) concluded that the proposed Police Department Headquarters and Public Safety Training Project (“project”) is consistent with the
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existing land use and zoning designations for the site and will not result in an increase in the severity of impacts identified in the prior Environmental Impact Reports (EIR’s) or Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) or in any new impacts not previously considered in the prior EIRs and MND. In accordance with this analysis, MDA prepared addenda to the two EIRs and the MND, which the City Council considered and approved on December 20, 2021.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2025-### Mack5 3rd Amendment
Att B - 3rd Amendment Mack5 PDHQ Const Mgmt
Attachments:
6. 25-273 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 2,500 FOR THE 2025 WEST
COUNTY SALESIAN YOUTH CLUB CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
FUNDRAISER ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2025-### WCSYC Golf Tournament
Att B - WCSYC Golf Flyer
Attachments:
7. 25-288 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC, TO SERVE AS THE
INVESTMENT ADVISOR FOR THE CITY ’S CASH OPERATING
RESERVE PORTFOLIO AS PERMITTED UNDER CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53601
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Res 2025-### Shuster
AGR Shuster
Attachments:
8. 25-299 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP OF $ 5,000 FOR THE 22nd ANNUAL LYTTON
CASINO GOLF TOURNAMENT AND FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT
LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2025-### Lytton Casino Golf Tournament
Att B - 2025 Lytton Casino Golf Tournament Flyer
Attachments:
9. 25-289 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
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THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY AND PARTICIPATING SHORELINE CITIES IN A
FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF
SAN PABLO TO PARTICIPATE AS A SUB -GRANTEE IN THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A CONTRA COSTA RESILIENT SHORELINE
PLAN THROUGH THE OCEAN PROTECTION COUNCIL SENATE
BILL 1 GRANT PROGRAM
CEQA: This proposed action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense” exemption, in that entering into this Memorandum of Understanding would not result in a significant effect on the environment.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A. Res 2025-### CCC MOU Shoreline Cities
Att B. MOU
Exh A. Scope of Work
Attachments:
10. 25-297 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE
BUILDING, FACILITIES & PARKS MAINTENANCE RESERVE FUND
(FUND 130) FROM FY 2024-25 & FY 2025-26 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,383,822 TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS : (1) RUMRILL SPORTS PARK TURF
REPLACEMENT PROJECT (0503) IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 2,272,200, (2) SENIOR CENTER HVAC REPLACEMENT PROJECT (0106) IN
THE AMOUNT OF $ 382,990, AND (3) POLICE DEPARTMENT
HEADQUARTERS PROJECT (0104) TIER 4 EMERGENCY
GENERATOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $728,632
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
RES 2025-### Fund Appropriation Capital Improvement ProjectsAttachments:
11. 25-298 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING THE FISCAL RESILIENCY
RESERVE POLICY (LAST REVISED ON MARCH 3, 2025) FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 WITH A REVISION FOR FUND 140 ASSET &
VEHICLE REPLACEMENT RESERVE ALLOCATION PROCESS,
EFFECTIVE JULY 7, 2025
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Resolution 2025-### Fiscal Resiliency Reserve Policy Vehicle Replacement Exh A Fiscal Resiliency Reserve Policy Amendment No. 4 Effective July 7, 2025 Attachments:
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12. 25-305 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED RESERVES (GFDR)
FUND BALANCE FOR A TOTAL FUND BALANCE OF $ 6,655,065 FOR FY 2024-25 TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVED APPROPRIATIONS
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, EFFECTIVE JULY 7, 2025
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A Resolution GFDR Amn 4Attachments:
13. 25-309 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY ’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FY 2025-26 BY
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH AND
ADMINISTER A SPECIAL DESIGNATION PAY OF UP TO FIVE
PERCENT (5%) OF AN ASSIGNED EMPLOYEE ’S HOURLY RATE TO
WORK ON SPECIAL PROJECTS AND CITY INITIATIVES FOR A
LIMITED DURATION NOT TO EXCEED TWO (2) YEARS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
ATT A RES 2025-### Class and Comp Plan Amend- Special Designation Pay 070725Attachments:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. 25-224 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER REPEALING THE 23rd STREET SPECIFIC PLAN AND THE SAN PABLO GENERAL
PLAN 2030 (EXCLUDING THE 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT ), AND ADOPTING THE SAN PABLO GENERAL PLAN 2035, WHICH
INCLUDES CHANGES TO MULTIPLE ELEMENTS TO UPDATE
BACKGROUND INFORMATION, SYNCHRONIZE POLICY DIRECTION
WITH THE 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT, ENSURE INTERNAL
CONSISTENCY ACROSS ELEMENTS, AND ADD THE RUMRILL
CORRIDOR PLAN AS AN AREA PLAN WITH NEW LAND USE
DESIGNATIONS AS AN APPENDIX. THIS IS A CITY INITIATED
PROJECT AND IT APPLIES TO THE ENTIRE SAN PABLO PLANNING AREA
CEQA: An Addendum to the 2030 General Plan EIR (certified on April 18, 2011) was prepared for the proposed Amendments and Updates for the San Pablo General Plan 2035, which found that there would not be any new or additional significant environmental impacts that have not been previously evaluated.
Recommendation: Conduct public hearing; adopt Resolution
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Attach A.RES.General Plan Rumrill CC Adoption. 070725
Attach A.1.San Pablo General Plan 2035_05-16-2025
Attach A.2.CEQA Addendum Vol 1
Attach A.3.CEQA Addendum Vol 2
Attach B. Planning Area Map
Attach C.RES PC25-07 - General Plan 2035, Rumrill Corridor Plan, Repeal 23rd St Specific Plan Signed Attach D.RES 2021-025 General Plan Update Resolution
Attach E. RES 2011-045 General Plan EIR and adopt Stmt of Overriding Considerations_202108181713526840 Attach F. RES 2011-046 General Plan 2030 and Housing Element adoption Attach G. RES 2021-151 PDA Planning Grant Applic appropriation & consultant waiver Attach H. RES 2024-041 Housing Element EJ Safety Element Adoption 2024-03-18 Attach I. 2007-121 Adopt 23rd St Specific Plan and amend General Plan text Attach J. Future Land Use Maps
Attach K.Parcels for rezoning General Plan and Rumrill
Attach L.Combined Comments Received 062425 rev
Attach M. CC Legal Notice - General Plan Update including Rumrill.070725 Attachments:
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS
(Approved by Resolution 2025-038)
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives to the following committees, commissions and organizations; brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the City or Agency, as required by Government Code section 53232.3(d) (AB 1234); and other reports regarding items of general interest to the City Council. The City Council may take action on other items of interest that are specifically agendized herein:
(a) Mayor Arturo Cruz
Memberships: Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference (Primary); West Contra Costa Mayors’ & Supervisors ’ Association (Primary); Association of Bay Area Governments (Alternate); Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference (Alternate); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation Board (Member); Standing Committees: Community Services Standing Committee, Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee, Public Health Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo /Lytton Tribe Ad Hoc Subcommittee, Local Business Association/Group/Watch Meetings Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
(b) Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Memberships: Marin Clean Energy Board of Directors (Primary); City Auditor Review of City Financial Statements (Primary); Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference (Alternate); West Contra Costa Mayors’ & Supervisors ’ Association (Alternate);
Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee; Public Safety Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo /Lytton Tribe Ad Hoc Subcommittee, Local Economic and Opportunity Policy Ad-Hoc Subcommittee, Local Business Association/Group/Watch Meetings Ad-Hoc Subcommittee (c) Councilmember Rita Xavier
Memberships: Association of Bay Area Governments (Primary); League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Primary); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation Board (Member); West County Integrated Waste Management/Recyclemore JPA Authority (Primary); West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee
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(Primary)
Standing Committees: Public Safety Standing Committee, Public Health Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees:
(d) Councilmember Abel Pineda
Memberships: West County Integrated Waste Management /Recyclemore JPA Authority (Alternate); West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (Alternate); Green Empowerment Zone (GEZ) for the Northern Waterfront Area of the County of Contra Costa Board of Directors (Alternate) Standing Committees: Community Services Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Local Economic and Opportunity Policy Ad-Hoc Subcommittee (e) Councilmember Patricia Ponce
Memberships: League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Alternate); Marin Clean Energy Board of Directors (Alternate); San Pablo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (City Council Appointee ); Sister City Manzanillo Future Board Member Designation (Primary); City Auditor Review of City Financial Statements (Alternate); Green Empowerment Zone (GEZ) for the Northern Waterfront Area of the County of Contra Costa Board of Directors (Primary)
Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee Standing Committee; Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees:
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Regular City Council Meeting on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM