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Council Chambers City of San Pablo 1000 Gateway Avenue San Pablo, CA 94806 (510) 215-3000 www.SanPabloCA.gov Meeting Agenda - Final City Council Mayor Arturo Cruz Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado Councilmember Rita Xavier Councilmember Abel Pineda Councilmenber Patricia Ponce Monday, October 20, 2025 6:00 PM City Council Chambers Members of the public may view this meeting online by using this URL https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89046076519 CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY/JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 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. CEREMONIAL MATTERS PRESENTATIONS 1. 25-411 PRESENTATION AND UPDATE BY CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only 2. 25-393 PRESENTATION AND UPDATE BY THE CONTRA COSTA MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only 3. 25-428 RECOGNITION BY THE SAN PABLO CITY COUNCIL OF JIMMIE ZHOU FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND RECEIPT OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS City of San Pablo Page 1 Printed on 10/22/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 20, 2025 ASSOCIATION (APWA) NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER’S 2025 CHRYSALIS AWARD CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Present Certificate of Recognition and Distribute Award. Attachments: Att A: Jimmie Zhou Certificate 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 4. 25-435 CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 6, 2025 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order Attachments: MIN 2025-10-06 CC DRAFT.pdf PERIODIC REPORTS 5. 25-031 CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2025 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order Attachments: September 2025 Checks Register CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION 6. 25-035 PROPOSED 2026 CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL / LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY / JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING DATES CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order Attachments: 2026 Calendar of Regular City Council_Local Successor Agency Meeting Dates.pdf 7. 25-443 CONSIDER APPROVING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025 AS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. City of San Pablo Page 2 Printed on 10/22/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 20, 2025 Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order Attachments: Att A- Proclamation Oct 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness City of San Pablo Page 3 Printed on 10/22/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 20, 2025 8. 25-445 CONSIDER APPROVING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025 AS NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order Attachments: Att A- Proclamation Oct 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness 9. 25-399 CONSIDER APPROVING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE 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 LO S T THEIR LIVES WHILE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order Attachments: ATT-A Proclamation ATT-B 2025 PIT Count 10. 25-400 CONSIDER APPROVING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION FROM CONTRA COSTA CAER (COMMUNITY AWARENESS EMERGENCY RESPONSE) RECOGNIZING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2025 AS SHELTER-IN-PLACE EDUCATION DAY CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Approve Issuance of Proclamation Attachments: 2025-09-15 Request from Contra Costa CAER for PRC.pdf PRC Shelter in Place Education Day Nov 5 2025-11-03 Draft.pdf.docx 11. 25-440 CONSIDER EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT BY ZOOM AND TELEPHONE FOR CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order Attachments: Att A RES 2020-078 Adopt Diversity Policy.docx MEM - CM TEMP SUSP OF PUBLIC ZOOM PART103125 to 063026 FINAL.pdf City of San Pablo Page 4 Printed on 10/22/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 20, 2025 12. 25-441 CONSIDER CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO RATIFY A LETTER FROM SAN PABLO MAYOR TRANSMITTED ON OCTOBER 15, 2025 TO U.S. CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE JOHN GARAMENDI (D-8TH) REQUESTING CO-SPONSORSHIP AND SUPPORT FOR H.R. 4696, THE RENEWING IMMIGRATION PROVISIONS OF THE IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1929 ACT, INTRODUCED BY U.S. CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE ZOE LOFGREN (D-18th) AND U.S. SENATOR ALEX PADILLA (D-CA) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order Attachments: BILLS-119hr4696ih LTR OF SUPPORT - H.R. 4696 LEGISALTION CO-SPONSOR REQUEST TO CONG REP GARAMENDI 10152 13. 25-385 CONSIDER CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM SAN PABLO MAYOR TRANSMITTED ON OCTOBER 15, 2025 TO U.S. SENATOR ALEX PADILLA (D-CA) REGARDING S. 2468, THE RENEWING IMMIGRATION PROVISIONS OF THE IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1929 ACT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order Attachments: BILLS-119s2468is LTR OF SUPPORT - S. 2468 FED LEGISLATION SENATOR PADILLA 101525 14. 25-442 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DECLARE CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT TO SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.16.120 AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS ITEMS CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Attachments: Att A - RES 25-### Surplus Property Resolution.docx Att B - Information Technology Equipment Surplus Property List City of San Pablo Page 5 Printed on 10/22/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 20, 2025 15. 25-434 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH MACK5 FOR PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE NEW SAN PABLO POLICE HEADQUARTERS AND TRAINING FACILITY INCREASING COMPENSATION BY $140,142 TO COVER ADDITIONAL SERVICES WITH AN INCLUSION OF A CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF $57,000 FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION NOT TO EXCEED $1,394,348 CEQA: The City with the assistance of Michael Baker and Associates (MBA) concluded that the proposed Police Department Headquarters and Public Safety Training Project (“project”) is consistent with the existing land use and zoning designations for the site and will not result in an increase in the severity of impacts identified in the prior Environmental Impact Reports (EIR’s) or Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) or in any new impacts not previously considered in the prior EIRs and MND. In accordance with this analysis, MDA prepared addenda to the two EIRs and the MND, which the City Council considered and approved on December 20, 2021. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Attachments: Att A - RES-### Mack5 4th Amendment Att B - 4th Amendment mack5 PDHQ Construction Management 16. 25-381 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FY 2025-26 BY (1) CORRECTING THE PUBLICLY POSTED ASSOCIATION OF INTERMEDIATE EMPLOYEES FY 2025-26 SALARY SCHEDULE DUE TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE ROUNDING ERROR; AND (2) RE-ESTABLISHING ONE (1) FTE DEPUTY CITY CLERK POSITION IN THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY CLERK FUNCTION CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Attachments: RES 2025-### AIE Posted Salary Schedule Correction Ex. A Corrected FY 2025-26 AIE Salary Schedule Ex. B Deputy City Clerk JD City of San Pablo Page 6 Printed on 10/22/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 20, 2025 17. 25-423 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO (1) SUBMIT APPLICATIONS ANNUALLY FOR CALRECYCLE’S PAYMENT PROGRAMS; (2) ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING, IF AWARDED, TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLID WASTE STATE GRANT REVENUES ACCOUNT AND TO APPROPRIATE SAID FUNDING TO FUND STAFF TIME SPENT ON ENGAGEMENT IN RECYCLING AND LITER CLEANUP ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE GRANT FUNDING; AND (3) EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS WITH CALRECYCLE NECESSARY FOR AWARD OF THESE PAYMENT PROGRAMS CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Attachments: ATT A RES 2025-### CalRecycle Payment Program Grant 18. 25-425 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO REAPPOINTING JONATHAN OWENS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE TERM OCTOBER 2025 THROUGH OCTOBER 2029 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Attachments: Att A - RES 2025-### Planning Commission Appointment OWENS, J 2025-10-20 Att B PC Application Owens, Johnathan Incumbent Application_Redacted Att C - Planning Commission Member Roster Att D Local Appointments List Maddy Act 2024-12-09.pdf 19. 25-429 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO DECLARING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1411 RUMRILL BOULEVARD (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 410-021-021) TO BE SURPLUS land UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Attachments: RESO_2025-###_1411 Rumrill Blvd APN_410-021-021 1411 Rumrill Blvd APN_410-021-021_Attachment_B_Parcel_Map City of San Pablo Page 7 Printed on 10/22/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 20, 2025 20. 25-430 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO DECLARING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1411 RUMRILL BOULEVARD (ASSESSOR’s PARCEL NO. 410-021-026) TO BE SURPLUS LAND UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Attachments: RES-2025-### 1411 Rumrill Blvd APN_410-021-026_Attachment_A_Resolution 1411 Rumrill Blvd APN_410-021-026_Attachment_B_Parcel_Map 21. 25-431 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO DECLARING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1411 RUMRILL BOULEVARD (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 410-021-028) TO BE SURPLUS LAND UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Attachments: RES 2025-### 1411 Rumrill Blvd APN_410-021-028_Attachment_A_Resolution 1411 Rumrill Blvd APN_410-021-028_Attachment_B_Parcel_Map 22. 25-426 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO DECLARING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3400 SAN PABLO DAM ROAD (ASSESSOR’s PARCEL NO. 420-120-012) TO BE SURPLUS LAND UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Attachments: RES 2025-### 3400 San Pablo Dam Road APN_420-120_012_Attachment_A_Resolution 3400 San Pablo Dam Road APN_420-120_012_Attachment_B_Parcel_Map 23. 25-437 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, TO CONDUCT TRAFFIC SAFETY ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF TRAFFIC COLLISIONS INVOLVING ALCOHOL OR OTHER PRIMARY COLLISION FACTORS, AND (2) ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING REIMBURSEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $55,000 OVER THE DURATION OF THE GRANT PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, TO FUND GRANT-APPROVED TRAFFIC SAFETY ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS, EQUIPMENT City of San Pablo Page 8 Printed on 10/22/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 20, 2025 ACQUISITION, AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR SAN PABLO POLICE PERSONNEL CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Attachments: Att-A: RES 2025-### Police OTS Grant PT26075 Att-B: Grant Agreement - PT26075 24. 25-438 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO’S GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALTRANS COMMUNITY CLEANUP AND EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS GRANTS FOR LITTER ABATEMENT PROGRAMS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY $120,000; AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT APPLICATION AND TO TAKE OTHER NECESSARY ACTIONS TO RECEIVE SUCH GRANT FUNDING CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Attachments: RES 2025-### CCEP Grant Application 100725 ORDINANCES 25. 25-439 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 8.42, OF THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE EXISTING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE POSSESSION, SALE, AND USE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO CEQA: The proposed amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Recommendation: Waive second reading; adopt Ordinance Attachments: ORD 2025-### FIREWORKS ORDINANCE AMN.docx ORD Summary ORD 2025-003 AFF (Summary of Ordinance 2025-003) Oct. 15 * * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * * City of San Pablo Page 9 Printed on 10/22/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 20, 2025 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION 26. 25-436 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF JILL MERCURIO TO FILL THE POSITION OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(G); AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A RETIRED ANNUITANT EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH JILL MERCURIO PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE CALPERS’ POST-RETIREMENT WORK RESTRICTIONS ceqa: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Attachments: RES 2025-### LOA RAE Agreement - Jill Mercurio AGR LOA Retired Annuitant Mercurio, J. Draft Post-Retirement Employment of CalPERS Retired Annuitants – Leave of Absence or Interim Vacant Position _ C SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY) 27. 25-357 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. Attachments: Oral Comm 1-Hindler, Cordell 2025-10-20_Redacted.pdf Public Comment 2025-10-06_Redacted.pdf PHO 25-428 Certificate Presentation Zhou, Jimmie.pdf 25-411 PRS CCC Fire Protection Dist. San Pablo-Watson 10_20.pdf 25-393 PRS 2025 Mosquito Vector San Pablo City Council PPT October 20 2025.pdf MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS (Approved by Resolution 2025-038) 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 Arturo Cruz Memberships: Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference (Primary); West Contra Costa Mayors’ & Supervisors’ Association (Primary); Association of Bay Area Governments (Alternate); Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference (Alternate); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation Board (Member); Standing Committees: Community Services Standing Committee, Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee, Public Health Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo/Lytton Tribe Ad Hoc Subcommittee, Local Business Association/Group/Watch Meetings Ad-Hoc Subcommittee City of San Pablo Page 10 Printed on 10/22/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 20, 2025 (b) Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado Memberships: Marin Clean Energy Board of Directors (Primary); City Auditor Review of City Financial Statements (Primary); Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference (Alternate); West Contra Costa Mayors’ & Supervisors’ Association (Alternate); Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee; Public Safety Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo/Lytton Tribe Ad Hoc Subcommittee, Local Economic and Opportunity Policy Ad-Hoc Subcommittee, Local Business Association/Group/Watch Meetings Ad-Hoc Subcommittee (c) Councilmember Rita Xavier Memberships: Association of Bay Area Governments (Primary); League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Primary); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation Board (Member); West County Integrated Waste Management/Recyclemore JPA Authority (Primary); West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (Primary) Standing Committees: Public Safety Standing Committee, Public Health Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: (d) Councilmember Abel Pineda Memberships: West County Integrated Waste Management/Recyclemore JPA Authority (Alternate); West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (Alternate); Green Empowerment Zone (GEZ) for the Northern Waterfront Area of the County of Contra Costa Board of Directors (Alternate) Standing Committees: Community Services Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Local Economic and Opportunity Policy Ad-Hoc Subcommittee (e) Councilmember Patricia Ponce Memberships: League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Alternate); Marin Clean Energy Board of Directors (Alternate); San Pablo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (City Council Appointee); Sister City Manzanillo Future Board Member Designation (Primary); City Auditor Review of City Financial Statements (Alternate); Green Empowerment Zone (GEZ) for the Northern Waterfront Area of the County of Contra Costa Board of Directors (Primary) Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee Standing Committee; Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to ________________ at 6:00 pm. 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