City Council
Regular MeetingSan Pablo, CA · September 8, 2015
Agenda
13831 San Pablo Ave.
City of San Pablo San Pablo, CA 94806
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Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Kathy Chao Rothberg, Mayor
Rich Kinney, Vice Mayor
Councilmembers: Cecilia Valdez, Genoveva Garcia Calloway
and Paul Morris
Tuesday, September 8, 2015 6:00 PM Council Chambers
CITY COUNCIL / LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:00 PM
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ROLL CALL
Members of the public shall have the opportunity to directly address the Council
concerning the Closed session matters on tonight's agenda before
consideration of the items. If you so desire to speak, please file your name and
address with the City Clerk on forms available at the podium. We also ask that
all cell phones be turned off or silenced during the meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time for comments on any item within the Council ’s or Successor Agency's subject matter jurisdiction,
if such item is NOT listed on tonight’s agenda. The Council or Agency 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 or Agency 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.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
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CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
1. #15-0360 CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(d)(2) regarding Wyman Landslide (one
potential case) and Liability Claims pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.95
CLAIMANT: Joe Romey
AGENCY CLAIMED AGAINST: City of San Pablo
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
PROPERTY: 13233 San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo
AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: Matt Rodriguez, Reina Schwartz,
Charles Ching
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Loyal Order of the Moose
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and terms of payment
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 2000 Vale Road, San Pablo (APN 417-190-019)
Agency negotiator: Matt Rodriguez, Reina Schwartz, Charles
Ching
Negotiating parties: West Contra Costa Healthcare District
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
RECESS TO REGULAR SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / ROLL CALL
Speakers wishing to address the Council or the Successor Agency on a specific
agenda item should file a form with the City Clerk indicating the agenda item.
The Mayor or Chair will invite you to speak at the appropriate time when the
matter is being considered. If you desire to address the Council or Agency,
please file your name and address with the City Clerk on forms available at the
podium. We also ask that all cell phones be turned off or silenced during the
meeting.
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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
2. #15-0356 WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
UPDATE BY VALERIE CUEVAS AND SUPERINTENDENT DR.
BRUCE HARTER ON STATUS OF DISTRICT BOND AND
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
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
3. #15-0354 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 2015
Recommendation:
Approve
PERIODIC REPORTS
4. #15-0364 VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
JULY 2015
Recommendation:
Approve
5. #15-0372 INVESTMENT REPORT / TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE
MONTH OF JULY 2015
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
LIABILITY CLAIMS
6. #15-0353 LIABILITY CLAIM OF JOE ROMEY (DOL 06/15/10)
Recommendation:
Deny late claim application and reject any timely claims
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PROCLAMATIONS
7. #15-0359 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2015 AS CHILDHOOD
CANCER AWARENESS WEEK
Recommendation:
Approve
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
8. #15-0386 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - SAN PABLO COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION GRANTS REVIEW COMMITTEE (ONE
VACANCY) - APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR SERVICE
Recommendation:
Approve application and appoint member to Committee
MISCELLANEOUS
9. #15-0347 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $350,000 TO
THE SAN PABLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION (SPEDC) FROM FY 2015/16 MEASURE Q
BUDGETED FUNDS
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution
10. #15-0357 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO SUPER
BOWL 50 HOST COMMITTEE TO DESIGNATE SAN PABLO
AS A “SUPER COMMUNITY” FOR SUPER BOWL 50
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution
11. #15-0358 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-FOUR
(24) GETAC COMPUTERS FOR THE POLICE VEHICLE
FLEET FROM CDCE, INC. FOR A TOTAL COST OF
$111,723.40
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution
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12. #15-0365 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO AWARDING THE BID FOR THE HILLCREST ROAD
SUBDRAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (HIL-DRN) TO D&D
PIPELINES, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,160
WITH D&D PIPELINES, INC.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution
13. #15-0370 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
MURPHY & ASSOCIATES REGARDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEGAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MURPHY &
ASSOCIATES REGARDING HOUSING SUCCESSOR
ACTIVITIES; AND A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN PABLO
LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A LEGAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND MURPHY & ASSOCIATES FOR ACTIVITIES AND
OBLIGATIONS OF THE SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO THE
FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
SAN PABLO; AND RATIFYING THE INVOICES FROM
JANUARY 2015 THROUGH JUNE 2015 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$32,320.75
Recommendation: Adopt Resolutions and ratify previously paid invoices by
minute order.
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14. #15-0381 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 FROM THE
CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM UNDER
THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND
SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL
PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (PROPOSITION 84), AND
(2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONDUCT ALL
NEGOTIATIONS, EXECUTE AND SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTS
FOR THE WILDCAT CREEK RESTORATION & GREENWAY
TRAIL PROJECT BETWEEN CHURCH LANE AND VALE
ROAD (WCC-PSP)
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution
15. #15-0388 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO URGING THE STATE TO PROVIDE NEW
SUSTAINABLE FUNDING FOR STATE AND LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution
16. #15-0394 RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TO IMPLEMENT THE
LOCAL PREPAID MOBILE TELEPHONY SERVICES
COLLECTION ACT; AND THE EXAMINATION OF PREPAID
MOBILE TELEPHONY SERVICES SURCHARGE AND LOCAL
CHARGE RECORDS
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolutions
FEE WAIVERS AND SPONSORSHIPS
17. #15-0396 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO AUTHORIZING A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM
RECYCLEMORE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,216.12 FOR USE
OF THE COMMUNITY ROOM AT THE SAN PABLO
COMMUNITY CENTER ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10,
2015
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution
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18. #15-0399 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP OF $1,000
FOR THE READ-ALOUD VOLUNTEER PROGRAM’S 20TH
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EVENT HELD AT DOWNER
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12,
2015
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION/AUTHORIZATION
19. #15-0367 CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO RATIFY LETTER OF
SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 350 (De LEON) - CLEAN
ENERGY AND POLLUTION REDUCTION ACT
Recommendation:
Approve by Minute Action
20. #15-0387 AUTHORIZING THE RESPONSE TO THE CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT 1510 ON COMMUNITY
COURTS
Recommendation:
Authorize by Minute Order
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
ORDINANCES
21. #15-0309 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO ADDING SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
15.63, PERMIT PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL
ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS
Recommendation:
Waive first reading and introduce Ordinance.
If introduced, the second reading will be on the Council's
Consent Calendar for 9/21/15 for adoption.
22. #15-0317 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2.60.130
AND 2.60.120 REGARDING SIGNAGE, STAFFING AND
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICIAL POLICE
TOWING SERVICES
Recommendation:
Waive first reading; introduce Ordinance
If introduced, the second reading will be on the Council's
Consent Calendar for 9/21/15 for adoption.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS
(Approved by Resolutions 2015-011; 2015-012)
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 Kathy Chao Rothberg
Memberships: Casino/Lytton Tribe Representative (Mayor); League of California Cities/East Bay League
Division; SPEDC Board of Directors; West County Mayors & Supervisors Association (Primary)
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Law Enforcement Community Programs; Municipal Broadband Network; Plaza San
Pablo & In-Fill Development; Two-Year Operating & CIP Budget Planning; WCDF Expansion Project Working
Group
(b) Vice Mayor Rich Kinney
Memberships: Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG); Casino/Lytton Tribe Representative (Vice-Mayor);
League of California Cities/Housing, Community and Economic Development Policy Committee; Marin Clean
Energy Board of Directors (Alternate); West Contra Costa Mayors' Association (Alternate); West Contra Costa
Transportation Advisory Committee (Alternate)
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: CEQA & Land Use/Zoning & Future Annexations; Municipal Broadband Network;
Recreation and Senior ServicesTwo-Year Operating and CIP Budget Planning
(c) Councilwoman Cecilia Valdez
Memberships: League of California Cities/East Bay League Division (Alternate); San Pablo Oversight Board
Representative; Sister City Committee (Alternate); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation Board Member; West
County Integrated Waste Management/RecycleMore JPA Authority (Primary); West Contra Costa Transportation
Advisory Committee (Primary)
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Childhood Obesity Prevention; Crude Oil By Rail /Railroad Safety; Immigrant Programs
and Services; Local Hiring Ordinance & PLA Ordinance; Plaza San Pablo & In-Fill Development
(d) Councilwoman Genoveva Garcia Calloway
Memberships: Association of Bay Area Governments (Alternate); Sister City Committee; Marin Clean Energy
Board of Directors (Primary); SPEDC Board of Directors
Ad- Hoc Subcommittees: Childhood Obesity Prevention; Immigrant Programs and Services; Local Hiring
Ordinance & PLA Ordinance; WCDF Expansion Project Working Group
(e) Councilman Paul V. Morris
Memberships: East Bay Regional Communications System Authority (Alternate); League of California
Cities/Public Safety Policy Committee; San Pablo Community Grant Foundation Board Member; West County
Integrated Waste Management/RecycleMore JPA (Alternate)
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: CEQA & Land Use/Zoning & Future Annexations; Crude Oil by Rail/Railroad Safety;
Law Enforcement Community Programs; Recreation and Senior Services
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Monday, September 21, 2015 at 6:00 pm, in memory of Beverly Faye Stillwell, grandmother of
Development Services Administrative Clerk I Aaron Hauswirth.
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