City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, October 6, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM in the Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Cruz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Abel Pineda, Councilmember Rita Xavier, Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, and Mayor Arturo Cruz
Present: 4 -
Councilmember Patricia PonceAbsent: 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
No Public Comments were received for Oral Communications.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PRESENTATIONS
2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF
EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE BEEN PROMOTED FOR JULY 2025 -
SEPTEMBER 2025
POLICE
· KATHEY PHAN - POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
PROMOTIONS
· MEL MACKSON - ASSOCIATE PLANNER
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· SANDRA CASTANEDA MARQUEZ - PLANNING MANAGER
· SYLVIA FLORES - COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATOR II
No Public Comments were received.
Due to initial absence of guest Presenter, this item #2 was heard first.
Presented.
1. PRESENTATION AND INTRODUCTION OF RECENTLY APPOINTED WEST
CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (WCCUSD )
SUPERINTENDENT CHERYL COTTON
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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No Public Comments were received.
Guest Presenter arrived, this item #1 was heard second.
Presented.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Matt Rodriguez made the following announcements:
1. Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 is the 31st Annual Wildcat Creek Clean -Up event, the Community is invited to participate.
2. City Hall Offices will be closed in observance of Columbus /Indigenous People's Day on Monday, October 13, 2025.
3. The Next scheduled Dumpster Day is Saturday, November 1, 2025.
CONSENT CALENDAR
No Public Comments were received on the Consent Calendar.
MINUTES
3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA 25-392
Approved.
PERIODIC REPORTS
4. CONSIDER APPROVING THE BUDGET CALENDAR FOR THE FY 2026-27 AND FY 2027-28 BIENNIAL BUDGET
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-419
Approved.
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LIABILITY CLAIMS
5. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF JOHN ESPEJO (DOL 03/29/25) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-389
Denied.
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
6. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING A SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR THE CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE FOUNDATION SAN PABLO FORWARD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND $ 2,500 FOR THE CONTRA
COSTA COLLEGE FOUNDATION
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-397
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2025-118
7. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) ADOPTING THE FY 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) GENERAL FUND BUDGET ALLOCATIONS; (2)
APPROPRIATING $242,985 FROM GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED
RESERVE (FUND 110) TO THE SAN PABLO DAM ROAD I -80 ROAD GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (0605) FOR ADA IMPROVEMENTS; (3) APPROPRIATING SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1) ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT (RMRA) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 670,000 TO THE SAN PABLO DAM ROAD I -80 GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT (0605) AND RMRA FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 250,000 TO THE GIANT ROAD PAVING REHABILITATION PROJECT (0601); AND (4)
APPROPRIATING MEASURE J LOCAL STREET MAINTENANCE (LSM) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 220,000 TO THE CONTA COSTA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CCTA) SMART SIGNALS PROJECT (0708) AND MEASURE J LSM FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 220,000 TO THE CCTA I -80 SAN PABLO DAM ROAD INTERCHANGE PHASE 2 PROJECT (0709).
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-420
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2025-119
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8. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND
ACCEPT AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AND
EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT (EBMUD) FOR PAVEMENT REHABILITATION; (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE AN INVOICE TO EBMUD IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 133,922 FOR PAVEMENT RESTORATION; AND (3) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE FY 2026-27 PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT (0606)
CEQA: An environmental review analysis consistent with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements will be prepared for the design and construction plans at time of implementation.
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Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2025-120
9. CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO RATIFY A THANK YOU LETTER FROM SAN PABLO MAYOR CRUZ TRANSMITTED ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 TO STATE SENATOR JESSE ARREGUIN (D-7TH DISTRICT) FOR STATE GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1M FOR THE CITY'S MCNEIL PARK PROJECT, UNDER THE ADOPTED SB 105 - STATE OF CALIFORNIA STATE BUDGET BILL, UNDER SECTION 23 (ITEM # 14) SECRETARY OF NATURAL
RESOURCES AGENCY ALLOCATION, SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-409
Approved.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
It was moved by Vice Mayor Pabon -Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Xavier, and approved by vote of those present, to adopt all items in the Consent Calendar. The motion passed as follows:
Aye: 4 - Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado and Cruz
Absent: 1 - Ponce
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ORDINANCES
10. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 8.42, OF THE SAN PABLO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE EXISTING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO
THE POSSESSION, SALE, AND USE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO.
CEQA: The proposed amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
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One Public Comment was received by the following: Genoveva Calloway.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Mayor Cruz, to Waive the First Reading and Introduce this Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz4 -
Absent: Ponce1 -
Enactment No: ORD 2025-003
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
11. MATERIALS SUBMITTED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA WILL BE APPENDED AFTER THE COUNCIL 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 COUNCIL MEETING.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS
(a) Mayor Arturo Cruz
(b) Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Vice Mayor Pabon -Alvarado made a request to agendize and process 2 (two) Proclamations in the next regular City Council Meeting on October 20, 2025 as follows:
That the Month of October, 2025 be recognized as (1) Breast Cancer Awareness Month and (2) Domestic Violence Awareness Month
It was moved by Councilmember Pineda, and seconded by Vice Mayor Pabon -Alvarado, and approved by vote of those present to Approve the processing of Proclamations for (1) Breast Cancer Awareness Month and (2) Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The motion passed as follows:
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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 7:58 PM to the Regular City Council meeting of Monday, October 20, 2025 in memory of Former City Building Inspector, John Crabtree.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Dorothy Gantt, City Clerk