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March 4, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 48 items

  1. 1 *IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PUBLIC COMMENTS AND MEETING PARTICIPATION*
  2. 2 NOTICE:
  3. 3 PUBLIC COMMENT:
  4. 4 • WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may also be submitted via email to CityClerk@SanPabloCA.gov. Each email must contain in the subject line "PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT ON THE AGENDA" [or] "PUBLIC COMMENTS AGENDA ITEM No.__”. Written comments received by 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be provided in advance to the City Council and posted online with the agenda materials. During the meeting, the public may provide written public comments via email to CityClerk@SanPabloCA.gov. All written comments received after noon the day of the meeting will not be read out loud and will be provided directly to the members upon receipt and distributed with supplemental materials following the meeting. Please note that all information provided in public comments, including email addresses and any other personal information written or stated, is subject to disclosure on the broadcast of the video- or tele-conferenced meeting.
  5. 4 Staff Present: City Manager, Matt Rodriguez Assistant City Manager, Charles Ching City Attorney, Brian P. Hickey Interim Police Chief, Brian Bubar City Clerk, Dorothy Gantt
  6. 5 AGENDA MATERIALS
  7. 6 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
  8. 7 CALL TO ORDER
  9. 8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  10. 9 ROLL CALL
  11. 10 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
  12. 11 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
  13. 12 CEREMONIAL MATTERS
  14. 12 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Pass
  15. 1. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION TO OUTGOING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE NORMAN VELOSO 24-095
  16. 14 PRESENTATIONS
  17. 15 CITY MANAGER REMARKS
  18. 16 CONSENT CALENDAR
  19. 17 MINUTES
  20. 2. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2024 CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-100 Approved Pass
  21. 19 LIABILITY CLAIMS
  22. 3. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF MARIA GUADALUPE MEJIA (DOL 8/01/23) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Denied Pass
  23. 21 PROCLAMATIONS
  24. 4. CONSIDER APPROVING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2024 AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH. CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-097 Approved Pass
  25. 23 ORDINANCES
  26. 5. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 9.60, “RENT REGISTRY” REQUIRING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REGISTER RENTAL UNITS WITH THE CITY AND TO PROVIDE OTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-103 Waived Second Reading and Adopted Pass
  27. 25 CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
  28. 6. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY’S RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE, AUTHORIZING FUTURE CHANGES TO THE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE, AND AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS. CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-011 Adopted Pass
  29. 7. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING A ONE-TIME $2,500 EVENT SPONSORSHIP FOR THE FINAL 15TH ANNUAL FOOD & WINE EVENT BENEFITING THE CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE CULINARY ARTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ON SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-086 Adopted Pass
  30. 8. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO MODIFYING THE CITY’S APPLICATION FOR THE CALRECYCLE SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM (OWR4) FOR THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $89,149 THE CITY IS ELIGIBLE FOR DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 23/24 FUNDING CYCLE CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-101 Adopted Pass
  31. 9. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED BY PARC ENVIRONMENTAL FOR THE 2600 MORAGA ROAD ABATEMENT AND DEMOLITION PROJECT (0501) AS COMPLETE; (2) DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER; AND (3) RE-APPROPRIATING UNUSED FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,665 FUND BALANCE TO THE SAN PABLO DAM ROAD/GATEWAY PROJECT (0605) CEQA: This demolition project is part of the proposed 2600 Moraga Road Park Renovation Project. CEQA review was completed in March 2021. It was determined to be categorically exempt in accordance to Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities) and 15332 (In-Fill Development Project) of the CEQA guidelines, on the basis that this project involves minor alterations to the land. The Public Works Department filed a Notice of Exemption (NOE), dated March 11, 2021, with the Contra Costa County Clerk. 24-104 Adopted Pass
  32. 10. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION TITLED “HOUSING” TO THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE AND ADDING A “RENT REGISTRY PROGRAM” FEE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-102 Adopted Pass
  33. 11. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FY 2023-24 BY (1) RECLASSIFYING ONE FULL-TIME BUILDING INSPECTOR CLASSIFICATION TO ONE FULL-TIME SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR CLASSIFICATION; (2) RECLASSIFYING ONE FULL-TIME FINANCE DIRECTOR CLASSIFICATION TO ONE FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR CLASSIFICATION; AND (3) CREATING A NEW DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CLASSIFICATION OF DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING AND SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS AND ADDING ONE FULL-TIME POSITION CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 24-106 Approved Pass
  34. 32 * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
  35. 33 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  36. 12. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023 TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH CEQA: California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) reporting requirements do not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment. 24-088 Adopted Pass
  37. 13. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023 TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH CEQA: Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) reporting requirements do not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment. 24-089 Adopted Pass
  38. 36 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
  39. 37 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
  40. 37 Respectfully Submitted, ____________________________ Dorothy Gantt, City Clerk ____________________________ Patricia Ponce, Mayor
  41. 14. 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. 24-020
  42. 39 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS
  43. (a) Mayor Patricia Ponce
  44. (b) Vice Mayor Arturo Cruz
  45. (c) Councilmember Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
  46. (d) Councilmember Rita Xavier
  47. (e) Councilmember Abel Pineda
  48. 45 ADJOURNMENT