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June 16, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final-revised

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Agenda — 51 items

  1. 1 *IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PUBLIC COMMENTS AND MEETING PARTICIPATION*
  2. 2 NOTICE:
  3. 3 PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 96:15
  4. 4 AGENDA MATERIALS
  5. 4 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
  6. 5 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
  7. 6 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 1:33
  8. 7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 1:47
  9. 8 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:17
  10. 9 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 2:49
  11. 10 PRESENTATIONS
  12. 1. COUNTY A3 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM UPDATE TO CITY COUNCIL BY DR. SUZANNE TAVANO CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-229 ▶ jump to 10:15
  13. 11 Approval of the Consent Calendar Adopted Pass
  14. 2. RECOGNITION OF THE 2025 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, MEAT MARKET D.C. CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-270 ▶ jump to 74:30
  15. 13 CITY MANAGER REMARKS ▶ jump to 74:39
  16. 14 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 77:14
  17. 15 MINUTES
  18. 3. CONSIDER APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE 2, 2025 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-279 Approved
  19. 17 LIABILITY CLAIMS
  20. 4. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF ARTRICE TURNER (DOL 02/14/25) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-284 Denied
  21. 19 PERIODIC REPORTS
  22. 5. CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2025 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-027 Approved
  23. 21 CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
  24. 6. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS (1) IMPLEMENTING THE FY 2025-2026 BUILDING, PLANNING, AND PUBLIC WORKS USER FEE INCREASES THE CITY COUNCIL PREVIOUSLY DETERMINED SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON JULY 1, 2025 BASED ON THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS EMPLOYMENT COST INDEX, AND (2) APPLYING THE WEST CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (WCCTAC) APPROVED INFLATIONARY FACTOR INCREASES TO WCCTAC SUBREGIONAL TRANSPORTATION MITIGATION PROGRAM (STMP) FEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.62.040 OF THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE CEQA: This action is not a project as defined by CEQA. CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) states that “project” does not include the creation of government funding mechanisms or other governmental fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 25-223 Adopted
  25. 7. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) FORMALLY RECOGNIZING THE PREVIOUSLY REFERRED TO “SUTTER AVENUE URBAN GREENING” PROJECT AS “THE SUTTER AVENUE GREEN STREET” PROJECT; (2) ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED BY KEREX ENGINEERING INC. FOR THE SUTTER AVENUE GREEN STREET PROJECT (CIP NO. 0300) AS COMPLETE; AND (3) DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDER CEQA: The Sutter Green Project was assessed and determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review under Section 15304(b)&(f), 15301(b)&(c), and 15302(c) of the CEQA Regulations. The CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) was originally filed at the Contra Costa County Clerk’s Office on January 31, 2022, and a revised NOE was filed on March 13, 2024. 25-252 Adopted
  26. 8. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF FEES FOR USE OF DAVIS PARK SPORTS FIELDS AND CONCESSION STAND FOR THE SAN PABLO COWBOYS YOUTH ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2025 SUMMER AND FALL SEASON CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-272 Adopted
  27. 9. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF FEES FOR USE OF THE RUMRILL SPORTS PARK KIOSK, AND A TWO-THIRDS (2/3) REDUCED FEE AT RUMRILL SPORTS PARK FOR FIELDS 1 AND 2 FOR THE SAN PABLO UNITED YOUTH SOCCER CLUB FOR THE 2025 SUMMER AND FALL SEASON CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-271 Adopted
  28. 10. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED SUB-LEASE SUPPLEMENT NO. 8 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FOR A TOTAL OF 52 HOURS PER WEEK OF LIBRARY SERVICES RENDERED AT THE SAN PABLO LIBRARY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AT $134,544, AND INCLUDING ONGOING 5-YEAR LEASED SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT COST ALLOCATION OF $14,250.88, AND SECURITY SERVICES COST ALLOCATION OF $18,000 FOR A COMBINED TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $166,795, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 CEQA: The execution of the Sublease Supplement No. 8 is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act because it would not result in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore are not considered a “project” subject to CEQA review. (Pub. Resources Code, § 21065; 14 Cal. Code Regs.§ 15378). 25-282 Adopted
  29. 11. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHART FOR FY 2025-26 BY: (1) CREATING AND ADDING ONE NEW FULL-TIME DIVISION MANAGER CLASSIFICATION OF MANAGER OF COUNCIL SERVICES, ELECTIONS, AND RECORDS AND ADDING ONE FULL-TIME POSITION, REPLACING THE ONE FULL-TIME ASSISTANT CITY CLERK CLASSIFICATION; (2) RE-ESTABLISHING ONE FULL-TIME DIVISION MANAGER CLASSIFICATION OF PLANNING MANAGER AND ADDING ONE FULL-TIME POSITION; (3) FUNDING/UNFREEZING ONE FULL-TIME VACANT POLICE CAPTAIN POSITION; (4) AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE ACCOUNTING MANAGER BY PROVIDING ONE-TIME LABOR MARKET EQUITY SALARY ADJUSTMENT; AND (5) AMENDING THE PART-TIME SALARY SCHEDULE BY PROVIDING A TWO PERCENT (2%) COLA INCREASE FOR ALL CLASSIFICATIONS AND A ONE-TIME LABOR MARKET EQUITY SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR FIVE CLASSIFICATIONS (ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN; BUILDING ATTENDANT; RECREATION SPECIALIST; SENIOR RECREATION SPECIALIST; AND STUDENT INTERN) FOUND TO BE BELOW NEGATIVE FIVE PERCENT (-5%) OF THE COMPARABLE LABOR MARKET MEDIAN SALARIES CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-280 Adopted
  30. 12. CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A NEW OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AND THE SAN PABLO HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM SOCIETY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY’S ALVARADO ADOBE MUSEUM, BLUME HOUSE AND BUNK HOUSE AT 13873 SAN PABLO AVENUE, SAN PABLO, FOR CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-281 Adopted
  31. 13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATE-WIDE AND REGIONAL FUNDING FOR BAY AREA PUBLIC TRANSIT AGENCIES, AND SENATE BILL 63 (WIENER/ARREGUIN) PROPOSED LEGISLATION FOR 2025-26 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-285 Adopted ▶ jump to 78:34
  32. 14. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO: (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR EMERGENCY SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (DISTRICT) AND THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (CITY) FOR ENHANCED EMS SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2030 FOR A COMBINED TOTAL CONTRACT COST NOT TO EXCEED $10,832,273 SUBJECT TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY; AND (2) RATIFYING A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TRANSMITED ON MAY 19, 2025 BY MAYOR CRUZ IN SUPPORT OF SAID AGREEMENT BETWEEN BOTH PARTIES CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-287 Adopted ▶ jump to 79:42
  33. 15. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE SAN PABLO STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1982-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26; (2) DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR NO LATER THAN AUGUST 10, 2025; AND (3) LEVYING ASSESSMENTS CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-278 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 96:53
  34. 31 * * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *
  35. 31 Note ▶ jump to 0:01
  36. 32 PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 82:58
  37. 32 Note ▶ jump to 0:01
  38. 15. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE SAN PABLO STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1982-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26; (2) DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR NO LATER THAN AUGUST 10, 2025; AND (3) LEVYING ASSESSMENTS CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-278 ▶ jump to 83:39
  39. 33 ROLL CALL
  40. 16. PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3 ON THE CITY OF SAN PABLO’S JOB VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT, AND RETENTION EFFORTS FOR THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-286 Received and Filed Pass ▶ jump to 108:17
  41. 35 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
  42. 17. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS APPROVING FY2025/26 FINAL GRANT AWARDS FOR THE ANNUAL SAN PABLO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAM AND ACCEPTING THE APPROPRIATION OF $45,000 IN EXTERNAL FUNDING FROM THREE SOURCES AND FY 2024/25 GFDR FUND 110 FUND BALANCE TO THE FY 2025/26 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY EVENTS BUDGET TO FULLY FUND THE FY 2025/26 PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL PROGRAM APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 IN ONE-TIME GRANT DISBURSEMENTS CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-266 Adopted ▶ jump to 133:57
  43. 37 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
  44. 38 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS ▶ jump to 167:05
  45. (a) Mayor Arturo Cruz ▶ jump to 170:27
  46. (b) Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado ▶ jump to 169:43
  47. (c) Councilmember Rita Xavier ▶ jump to 167:43
  48. (d) Councilmember Abel Pineda
  49. (e) Councilmember Patricia Ponce ▶ jump to 167:15
  50. 44 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 171:53
  51. 45 Respectfully Submitted, ____________________________ Dorothy Gantt, City Clerk ____________________________ Arturo Cruz, Mayor