City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, November 3, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 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
City Clerk, Dorothy Gantt
Administrative Clerk II, Casey Erlenheim
CLOSED SESSION
Adjourned to Closed Session at 5:31 PM
1. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Potential initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov ’t Code section 54956.9(d)(4): 1 potential case
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No Public Comments were received.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Reconvened to Open Session at 6:09 PM
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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
Community Services Director, Greg Dwyer
Administrative Services Director, Arturo Castillo
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action on Closed Session.
Motion to Decrease Public Comment Time
It was moved by Councilmember Xavier, seconded by Mayor Cruz to limit Public Comment time to two (2) minutes, motion failed as follows:
Aye: 2 - Xavier, Cruz
No: 2 - Pineda, Pabon-Alvarado
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Six Oral Communications were received from the following: Shawn Moberg, John Gioia, Auroura Bettancourt, Linda Jackson, Reyna Canales and Franklin Hernandez
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PROCLAMATIONS
2. CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 2025 AS HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS MONTH IN THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO AND RECOGNIZING DECEMBER 21, 2025, AS HOMELESS PERSONS’ MEMORIAL DAY, TO HONOR THOSE
INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES WHILE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-455
No Public Comments were received.
Presented.
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3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025 AS NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS
MONTH IN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-446
No Public Comments were received.
Presented.
4. CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION FOR CONTRA
COSTA CAER (COMMUNITY AWARENESS EMERGENCY RESPONSE )
RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 5, 2025 AS SHELTER -IN-PLACE EDUCATION DAY
CEQA:This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-401
No Public Comments were received.
Presented.
5. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025 AS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
IN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-444
No Public Comments were received.
Presented.
PRESENTATIONS
6. PRESENTATION AND UPDATE BY STATE SENATOR JESSE ARREGUIN
ON CURRENT LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES, RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-472
No Public Comments were received.
Presented.
Mayor Cruz Called a Recess at 7:28 PM
Meeting Reconvened at 7:36 PM
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ROLL CALL
Councilmember Abel Pineda, Councilmember Rita Xavier, Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, and Mayor Arturo Cruz
Present: 4 -
Councilmember Patricia PonceAbsent: 1 -
PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY PUBLIC PROFIT ON THE
ANNUAL SAN PABLO BEACON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INITIATIVE FOR FY 2024-25 EVALUATION
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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There were Two (2) Public Comments were received from the following: Tana Montero and Joyce Synnott.
Presented.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Matt Rodriguez made the following announcements:
1. San Pablo Police Department's Business Watch Program and Economic Development Corporation are hosting a Zoom Webinar on Nov 5, 2025 from 4PM to 5PM regarding theft prevention for Small Businesses.
2. Community Services Department is hosting it's Annual Veteran's Day Celebration Event Thursday, Nov 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Senior Center.
3. City offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 in observance of Veteran's Day.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MINUTES
8. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 2025
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA 25-473
Approved.
LIABILITY CLAIMS
9. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIMS OF TERESA J. LOPEZ AND JOSE MELGAR ESPINOZA (DOL 12/01/24)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-396
Denied.
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CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
10. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING THE CITY OF SAN PABLO ’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE TO (1) UPDATE THE FILING INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFIC TO §87200 FILERS AND (2) UPDATE THE LIST OF
DESIGNATED POSITIONS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-378
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2025-133
11. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $ 246,572 FROM
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES GRANT REVENUES
(SLESF 210 FUND) FOR THE PURCHASE AND PROCUREMENT OF
TWENTY REPLACEMENT MOTOROLA AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE
READERS WITH BACKHAUL COMPONENTS WITH A 10 %
CONTINGENCY INCLUDED IN THE OVERALL APPROPRIATION
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-457
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2025-134
12. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF SAN PABLO ’S REVISED
COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-458
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2025-135
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13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION FOR AN ART PERMIT FOR A
PROPOSED PUBLIC ART TILE MOSAIC TO BE PLACED ON THE
EXTERIOR OF AN EXISTING THREE -STORY OFFICE BUILDING AT 13201 SAN PABLO AVENUE, APN 526-011-012, AND DETERMINE THAT THE
PROPOSAL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 17.63 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, ART IN PUBLIC PLACES CEQA: This project is exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) “common sense exemption ”, because it will only involve placement of artwork on the exterior of an existing building, and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the project will have an impact on the environment. 25-469
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2025-136
14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH RICHMOND
SANITARY SERVICES, INC. ( RSS) FOR A ONE -TIME RESIDENTIAL
CUSTOMER CREDIT FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS, AND
MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS WITH LESS THAN 5 UNITS, TO
COMPENSATE RESIDENTS FOR MISSED PICK -UP EVENTS DURING
THE RSS WORK STOPPAGE THAT OCCURED IN JULY 2025
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-471
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2025-137
Approval of the Consent Agenda
No Public Comments were received on the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Vice Mayor Pabon -Alvarado, 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
* * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT FOR THE
PROPOSED POST -COLLECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST
CONTRA COSTA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
(RECYCLEMORE); AND (2) PROVIDING ITS FORMAL
R E C O M M E N D A T I O N T H A T T H E C I T Y ’ S A P P O I N T E D
REPRESENTATIVE(S) TO THE RECYCLEMORE BOARD APPROVE THE
POST-COLLECTION AGREEMENT
CEQA: The Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority, as lead agency, is in the process of completing a CEQA review of the project and determined it is likely Categorically Exempt in accordance with Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and Section 15308, Actions by a Regulatory Agency for the Protection of the Environment. Authority staff will complete additional analysis, as necessary, and file the appropriate CEQA documents, if any, pending approval of the agreement.
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No Public Comments were received.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Mayor Cruz, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Pineda, Xavier, Pabon-Alvarado, and Cruz4 -
Absent: Ponce1 -
Enactment No: RES 2025-138
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
16. 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
(c) Councilmember Rita Xavier
(d) Councilmember Abel Pineda
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(e) Councilmember Patricia Ponce
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 8:43 PM to Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM in memory of Rosalina Figueroa Acosta, Mother-In-Law to Senior Administrative Clerk, Edith Figeuroa and Maria Concepci ón Vera, Grandmother to Elizabeth Lopez, Management Analyst.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Casey Erlenheim, Interim Deputy City Clerk