City Council
Regular MeetingSan Pablo, CA · November 16, 2020
Agenda
1000 Gateway Avenue
City of San Pablo San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3000
www.SanPabloCA.gov
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Mayor Arturo M. Cruz
Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Councilmember Rita Xavier
Councilmember Abel Pineda
Councilmember Rich Kinney
Monday, November 16, 2020 6:00 PM Teleconference/Videoconference
CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:15 PM
City Council and Staff will attend via Teleconference/Videoconference
This meeting is being held in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under
the State Emergency Services Act, the Governor’s Emergency Declaration related to
COVID-19 and the Governor’s Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20 that allow
members of the City Council, City staff and the public to participate and conduct a
meeting by teleconference, videoconference or both.
In order to comply with public health orders the requirement to provide a physical
location for members of the public to participate in the meeting has been suspended.
However, the public can participate in the meeting in the following ways:
1. Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting during Livestream Online
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a. 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 #__”. Comments received by 12 noon on the day of the meeting will be provided in
advance to the City Council and Local Successor Agency and posted online with the
agenda materials.
b. Via VOICEMAIL at (510) 215 3000. The caller must start the message by stating
"PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT ON THE AGENDA" [or] "PUBLIC COMMENTS AGENDA
ITEM #___" followed by their comments. Providing a name and method of follow up if
appropriate is requested but not required. Messages received by 12 noon on the day of
the meeting will be transcribed or summarized to be provided in advance to the City
Council or Agency and posted online with the agenda materials.
c. During the meeting, the public may provide public comments via email to
CityClerk@SanPabloCA.gov, which will be read into the record before Council
consideration of the item and will be limited to three (3) minutes. Comments that do not
conform to the City Council's or Agency's rules of decorum may be summarized rather
than read verbatim.
d. To make a public comment on a desired item while participating in the webinar, click
on the “Raise Your Hand” option within the online webinar tool, or if participating via
phone – dial *9.
e. Written comments on agenda items shall be submitted by noon on the day of the
meeting to allow sufficient time for copying and consideration before Council
consideration of the agenda item. Written comments exceeding one page must be
submitted by 7:30 am on the day of the meeting.
As allowed by the Brown Act, the Mayor/Chair may limit the total time for public
comment to facilitate the completion of business on the agenda.
The City cannot guarantee that its network and/or the site will be uninterrupted. To
ensure that the City Council or Agency receives your comments prior to taking action,
you are strongly encouraged to submit your comments in writing in advance of the
meeting. All comments received by the close of the meeting will be available after the
meeting as supplemental materials and will become part of the official meeting record.
Please note that all information provided in public comments including phone number
called with, email addresses and any other personal information written or stated is
subject to disclosure on the broadcast of the video or tele conferenced meeting.
Comments posted online will not include personal information.
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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons requiring assistance or
auxiliary aids in order to participate should contact the City Clerk's Office at City Hall,
1000 Gateway Avenue, San Pablo, or by calling (510) 215-3000, as soon as possible
prior to the meeting. The city will give such requests primary consideration, taking into
account undue financial and administrative burdens or fundamental alterations in the
city service, program or activity.
The full agenda packet may also be viewed on the city website at
https://www.sanpabloca.gov/1400/City-CouncilLSA-Planning-Comm-AgendasMin.
Copies of this Agenda and non-exempt public records relating to an open session item on this agenda will be
available for public view at the City Clerk’s Office, 13831 San Pablo Avenue, Building 1, San Pablo. The full agenda
packet may also be viewed on the city website at www.SanPabloCA.gov.
ROLL CALL
Members of the public may address the Council concerning the Closed Session matters on tonight's agenda before
consideration of the item. Please file your name and address with the City Clerk on forms provided at the speaker's
podium.
CLOSED SESSION
1. #20-421 CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Govt. Code section 54957.6)
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: Matt Rodriguez, Reina
Schwartz
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: Confidential Employees, Contract
Employees, Division Managers, and Executive Management
Return to Regular Session (approximately 6:00pm)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Speakers wishing to address the Council or 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.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time for comments on any item within the Council ’s or Agency's subject matter jurisdiction, if such item
is NOT listed on today’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.
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CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR CITY AND LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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
2. #20-409 MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 2 (CITY) AND
NOVEMBER 5, 2020 (LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
PERIODIC REPORTS
3. #20-415 VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
OCTOBER 2020
Recommendation: Approve
4. #20-405 INVESTMENT REPORT/TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MONTH OF
OCTOBER 2020
Recommendation: Receive and file
MISCELLANEOUS
5. #20-412 REVISION TO LIST OF ADOPTED 2021 CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL
/ LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING DATES
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
6. #20-410 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO,
CALIFORNIA EXTENDING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND
CONFIRMING THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE DIRECTOR OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
7. #20-392 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
APPROVING A MASTER LICENSE TEMPLATE AGREEMENT FOR
WIRELESS FACILITIES ON VERTICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AGREEMENTS IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH THE
TEMPLATE AGREEMENT
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
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8. #20-416 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
AUTHORIZING (1) APPROPRIATION OF $150,690 FROM
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES GRANT
REVENUES TO SPENDABLE ACCOUNTS IN THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT’S GENERAL FUND BUDGET (100-2110-43600); (2)
RENEWAL OF PEREGRINE SOFTWARE LICENSE FOR ONE YEAR AT
A COST OF $100,000, INCLUDING TRAINING, SUPPORT AND
SERVICES; AND (3) EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH QUANTUM
CORPORATION SERVICES FOR MAINTENANCE OF DIGITAL
STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE AT A COST OF $50,690
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
9. #20-403 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND AN EXISTING
AGREEMENT WITH RESTORATION DESIGN GROUP TO ADD $20,000
INCLUDING A 15% CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000 FOR A
TOTAL OF $23,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE WILDCAT
CREEK TRAIL PROJECT FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION
OF $456,741
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
10. #20-425 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AND CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES PERTAINING TO MUTUAL AID
ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO RESPOND TO THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC WITH ESTABLISHMENT OF A COVID-19 TESTING SITE
FROM NOVEMBER 17, 2020 UNTIL JUNE 30, 2021 AT DAVIS PARK
MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM, LOCATED AT 1667 FOLSOM AVENUE IN
SAN PABLO
****END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
PUBLIC HEARING / ORDINANCE (ZONING CODE AMENDMENT)
11. #20-414 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTERS 17.34, 17.42, 17.54,
17.60, 17.68, 17.70, AND APPENDIX A, REGARDING ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS, JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, AND
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
Recommendation: Conduct public hearing; waive first reading; introduce Ordinance
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
12. #20-404 RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
AMENDING THE TERMS & CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT/SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS FOR CONFIDENTIAL,
DIVISION MANAGER, EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACT
EMPLOYEES RELATED TO ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE PROVISIONS
Recommendation: Adopt Resolutions
13. #20-426 CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO: (1) RATIFY BY MINUTE ORDER A
LETTER OF SUPPORT TRANSMITTED BY MAYOR CRUZ TO WCCUSD
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON SUPPORTING THE LAKE ELMENTARY
SCHOOL RE-BUILD PROJECT/EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS; AND
(2) RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATED LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PROJECT RE-BUILD PRESENTATION FROM WCCUSD OFFICIALS
Recommendation: CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Approve by Minute Order and Receive and File Presentation
14. #20-407 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
STRATEGY AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE
IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS TO ADVANCE PROGRAMS AND
POLICIES THAT INCREASE NEW HOUSING OPTIONS, IMPROVE THE
QUALITY OF EXISTING HOUSING AND PRESERVE LONG-TERM
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
15. #20-408 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
ESTABLISHING AND APPROVING THE PROGRAM GUIDELINES OF
THE SAN PABLO LOAN ASSISTANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOUSING
(“SPLASH”) PROGRAM TO SUPPORT HOMEOWNERSHIP FOR
LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS; AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE SAN PABLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO
SERVE AS THE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR; AND APPROPRIATING
$1,000,000 IN LOW-INCOME HOUSING FUNDS TO FUND SPLASH
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL (IF ANY)
16. #20-342 MATERIALS SUBMITTED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
WILL BE APPENDED AFTER THE COUNCIL MEETING
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS
(Approved by Resolution 2020-011)
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:
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(a) Mayor Arturo Cruz
Memberships: Contra Costa Mayors' Conference (Primary); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation Board
(Member); West County Mayors & Supervisors Association (Primary)
Standing Committees: Community Services; Economic Development, Housing & Project Management; Public
Safety
Ad-Hoc Subcommittee: Casino San Pablo/Lytton Tribe; New Police Department HQ/RTC; Smart City Initiative (5G
Technology Projects); Emergency Preparedness & EOC Activities for CY 2020; COVID-19 Pandemic Operational
and Policy Matters
(b) Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Memberships: Contra Costa Mayors Conference (Alternate); Association of Bay Area Governments (Primary);
League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Alternate); Sister City Manzanillo Committee (Alternate); Marin
Clean Energy Board of Directors (Primary); West County Mayors & Supervisors Association (Alternate)
Standing Committee: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative
Ad-Hoc Subcommittee: Casino San Pablo/Lytton Tribe; Emergency Preparedness & EOC Activities for CY 2020
(c) Councilmember Rita Xavier
Memberships: League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Primary); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation
(Member); West County Integrated Waste Management/RecycleMore JPA (Alternate); West Contra Costa
Transportation Advisory Committee (Primary); CCTA Richmond Steering Committee Community-Based
Transportation Plan (CBTP) (Primary); Association of Bay Area Governments (Alternate)
Standing Committees: Public Safety
Ad-Hoc Subcommittee: New Police Department HQ/RTC Project
(d) Councilmember Abel Pineda
Memberships: West County Integrated Waste Management/RecycleMore JPA (Primary); West Contra Costa
Transportation Advisory Committee (Alternate)
Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative; Community Services
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Smart City Initiative (5G Technology Projects); COVID-19 Pandemic Operational and
Policy Matters
(e) Councilmember Rich Kinney
Memberships: San Pablo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (City Council Appointee)
Standing Committee: Economic Development, Housing & Project Management
Ad-Hoc Subcommittee: None
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Monday, December 7, 2020 at 6:00pm.
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