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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on November 9, 1993, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Bishop, McPeak and Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Smith
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Correspondence
Item No.
1.71 LETTER dated October 12, 1993, from Dirk A. Bowerman, 2603
Shamrock Drive, San Pablo 94806, requesting assistance on a lien
placed against his personal property.
***REFERRED TO TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR, ASSESSOR AND COUNTY
COUNSEL FOR RECOMMENDATION.
/1.72 LETTER dated October 28, 1993 , from Joseph M. Gomes, Mayor, City
of San Pablo, One Alvarado Square, San Pablo 94806, responding
to the Board's request for financial assistance in funding the
Homeless Shelter Program, and advising that the City Council has
determined not to fund outside agencies until long term funding
sources for all local government is found.
***REFERRED TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HOUSING AUTHORITY.
1.73 LETTER dated October 26, 1993, from Russ Minor, 118 Norman
Avenue, Clyde 94520, et al, requesting the Board to delay action
relative to a proposal to build a Battered Women's Alternative
Shelter in the community of Clyde pending discussion of this
proposal at a Town Meeting schedule for November 11, 1993 , 7 :00
P.M. at the Clyde Community Center.
***REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
1.74 LETTER dated October 30, 1993, from Raymond H. Hawkins, 249 Lake
Drive, Kensington 94708, requesting clarification of the
Kensington Community Services District Ordinance 93-02 and
Measure "U" on the November 2 , 1993 ballot relating to the
special tax for police protection in Kensington.
***REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL FOR RESPONSE.
1.75 RESOLUTION No. 93/2 adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners,
Orinda Fire Protection District, 33 Orinda Way, Orinda 94563 ,
requesting that as part of the reorganization plan for the Fire
District that it become the Orinda Fire Protection and Rescue
Zone with consideration to the level of service in the new zone
as requested by the Orinda City Council.
***REFERRED TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the recommendations as referenced
(***) are approved.
I he,eby cartity that tr.i, ,s a iru& and correct ropy o.
an action taken ana entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on thq date shown.
ATTESTED: G � 3S
PHIL PHIL BATCHEL0ii,clerk of the Board
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cc: Correspondents
County Administrator
Treasurer-Tax Collector
Assessor
County Counsel
Housing Authority
Community Development
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CITY OF SAN PABLO
j One Alvarado Square, San Pablo, CA 94806
(510)215-3000 Fax#(510)235-7059
Office of the Mayor
October 28, 1993 RECEIVED
NOV — 1 1993
CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'
The Honorable Tom Torlakson COr,ITRA COSTA CO.
CCC Board of Supervisors
651 Pine St., Room 106
Martinez, CA 94553
Dear Supervisor Torlakson:
We are in receipt of your October 20, 1993 letter requesting the City of San Pablo's financial
assistance in funding the Homeless Shelter Program. We are in sympathy with the plight
of the homeless. However, as you know the City of San Pablo, as well as other local
agencies, have felt the impact of recent state legislation and as a result, took action at the
Council meeting of September 7, 1993 establishing a policy that the City Council determined
not to fund outside agencies until long term funding sources for all local government is
found.
It is with regret that we must decline to assist in the endeavor. We do wish you every
success and anticipate that we will work together to change the fiscal climate in the State
of Calif.,.ilia.
Sincerely,
fose'pph M. Gomes
Mayor
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
PREPARED BY Rory Robinson DATE OF COUNCIL ACTION September 7, 1993
DATE: September 2, 1993 PHONE 215-3016
SUBJECT: Request for financial support for County Library Services and Rape Crisis Center.
APPROVED:
DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY NkANAGER CITY ATTORNEY
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Establish policy
2. Refer to Public Managers' Association via City Manager
BACKGROUND
As the City Council is aware, the Contra Costa Library and the Rape Crisis Center among
others, has requested financial assistance from the City of San Pablo, Staff, at Council's
direction, has considered the request for funding and submits the following:`
COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICES .
It essential that the City Council not write a check to the County to make up for the cuts
the Board of Supervisors made.
Often times, the best and most creative solutions to a problem comes when a crisis exist.
For example, consider the actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on Functional
Integration of the Fire Service. This probably would not have happened if it were not for
a funding crisis. If all the cities in the county write a check to fund the library shortfall, then
the heat is off and a quick solution will not be at hand.
The City of San Pablo has taken concrete and proactive steps to deal with anticipated
revenue shortfalls. We have not filled some positions. We have eliminated. others when
they became vacant. We have laid off personnel. We reorganized and restructured the
organization.
We agree that 24 hours a week of the library service may not be adequate. However, the
program is not being eliminated. Operating at this level is not fatal. Time should be taken
to help the county find a permanent funding solution to the library program. This will
undoubtedly require a new revenue source (s), and undoubtedly will require reassessment
of what the library service is, how it is delivered, and how much of it the public wants and
can afford.
Departmental,Coordination
❑ a,Finance ❑ City Clerk
❑.'Community Development
❑, Police.Dept.
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The goal should be to determine the long range needs of the public with regard to the
service. We should not be driven by the employee layoff date to make a decision. Although
sympathetic to their plight of those being laid-off, the concern should be the use of public
resources over the long haul. The annual cost of funding the shortfall in San Pablo is
$66,580. The City of San Pablo has been, and continues to be, a strong supporter of library
services. Services should be run by the county as it has been for years. As a city we should
support the county in finding a solution to the problem, we should proceed with deliberate
speed to examine essential service delivery costs and to find a permanent revenue source to
.ftind it.
At the same time, council should direct city staff to look at program options and alternatives
for an independent city operated library service in San Pablo, should the effort suggested
above fail.
In conclusion, the council should support the county in finding a solution to the funding
problem with the library. We should not provide interim funding for the reasons outlined
above and we should simultaneously look at developing a San Pablo independent library
system as a contingency effort, should the county wide effort not produce a satisfactory
answer for our community. In light of the foregoing, staff recommends that this item be
referred to the Public Managers' Association via the City Manager for further review and
discussion.
(NOTE: Additional information provided by the Contra Costa Library is attached for
Council's Review)
RAPE CRISIS CENTER
The Rape Crisis Center provided an important and essential service to the community.
However, as discussed above, the City should encourage and assist the County in obtaining
a permanent source of funding as discussed at the previous Council meeting.
Staff recommends that the City Council cil set a policy in response to the numerous requests
for funding assistance received and in anticipation of future requests for assistance as
funding sources diminish. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council establish a
policy as follows:
That the City Council of the City of San Pablo determine not
to fund outside agencies until long term funding sources for all
Local Government is found.
FISCAL IMPACT
Departmental Coordination
Finance ❑ City Clerk
Community Development
Police Dept.
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MINUTES OF THE SAN PABLO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 7, 1993
The meeting of the San Pablo City Council was called to order by Mayor Gomes at 8:29
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Call of the roll showed present: Councilmembers, Brown, Vigil, Wysinger, Angela, and
Gomes. Also present were City Manager Robinson, City Attorney Libow, City Treasurer
Nicholas and the City Clerk.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There was none.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Brown requested the removal of the minutes of August 16, 1993 from
the consent calendar.
It was moved by Councilmember Vigil, seconded by Councilmember Wysinger, and
unanimously passed to adopt all remaining items on the Consent Calendar.
PERIODIC REPORTS
By adoption of the Consent Calendar, the Treasurer's Report for the month of July, 1993
was ordered received and filed.
By adoption of the Consent Calendar, the Vendor Check Register and payment of bills
in the amount of$923,264.25 was approved.
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS VACANCIES
By adoption of the Consent Calendar, vacancies on various Boards and Commissions was
ordered received and filed.
PROCLAMATIONS
By adoption of the Consent Calendar the following proclamations were approved:
Proclamation declaring September 6, 1993 as "Try American Day'; Proclamation
recognizing Party Time Catering for its dedication to excellence; Proclamation declaring
September 25, 1993, as "Building a Drug Free Future Day"; and, Proclamation recognizing
Mr. Jimmy Gordon for his dedication to public service.
It was moved by Councilmember Vigil and seconded by Councilmember Wysinger to
approve the minutes of August 16, 1993. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Vigil, Wysinger, Angela, Gomes
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: Brown
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BID AWARDS
It was moved by Councilmember Angela, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and
unanimously passed to adopt Resolution No. 93-86, a Resolution awarding the purchase
of a ride on striper to M.B. Companies, Inc.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
It was moved by Councilmember Angela, seconded by Councilmember Brown and
unanimously passed to appoint Beth Blacker, 100 Austin Court, #408, San Pablo; and,
John Martinez, 1510 Pine Avenue, San Pablo, to the San Pablo Housing Authority Board
of Commissioners.
It was moved by Councilmember Angela, and seconded by.Councilmember Brown to
appoint Roland R. Wichmann, 428 Sheryl Drive, San Pablo; Katherine Gorr, 2863
Humphrey Avenue, Richmond; and, Louise Cathey, 2212 Esmond Avenue, Richmond, to
the San Pablo Advisory Committee on Aging. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Vigil, Brown, Angela, Gomes
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Wysinger
It was moved by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Angela and
unanimously passed to refer the appointment to San Pablo Community Services
Commission to a future Study Session Agenda.
It was moved by Councilmember Brown, and seconded by Councilmember Angela to
appoint LaToya Stubbs, 1815 Dover, San Pablo; Eric Gonzalez, 2423 Dover, San Pablo;
and, Manuel Espinoza, 2101 Wilcox Avenue, San Pablo, to the San Pablo Youth
Commission. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Brown, Vigil, Angela, Gomes
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Wysinger
It was moved by Councilmember Vigil, seconded by Councilmember Angela and
unanimously passed to appoint Janet Ceja-Orozco, 1818 Sanford Avenue, San Pablo, to
the Old Town Special Project Committee.
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AGREEMENTS
It was moved by Councilmember Vigil, seconded by Councilmember Wysinger, and
unanimously passed to adopt Resolution No. 93-87, a Resolution modifying compensation
for the position of City Attorney.
It was moved by Councilmember Angela, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and
unanimously passed to adopt Resolution No. 93-88, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to enter into the Joint Powers Agreement with the Contra Costa Congestion Management
Agency.
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It was moved by Councilmember Wysinger, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and
unanimously passed to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 93-002,
# adding Chapter 1.24 to the Municipal Code of the City of San Pablo, adopting Claims
Presentation Procedures.
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RESOLUTIONS
It was moved by Councilmember Vigil, seconded by Councilmember Wysinger, and
unanimously passed to adopt Resolution No. 93-89, a Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to complete and file the Cable Television Rate Regulation and Certification
Forms prepared by the Federal Communications Commissions.
It was moved by Councilmember Vigil, seconded by Councilmember Wysinger, and
unanimously passed to adopt Resolution No. 93-90, a Resolution certifying its intent to
regulate basic tier cable television rates in a manner consistent with applicable Federal
regulations.
A resolution opposing the School Voucher System (Prop. 174) was presented. Rudy
Jenkins, Public Employees Union Local No. 1 spoke in favor of the adoption of the
resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Angela, and
unanimously passed to adopt Resolution No. 93-91, a Resolution opposing the School
Voucher Initiative (Proposition 174).
It was moved by Councilmember Wysinger, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and
unanimously passed to adopt Resolution No. 93-92, a Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to perforin functions of the City Council relating to claims against the City.
It was moved by Councilmember Vigil, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and
unanimously passed to adopt Resolution No. 93-93, a Resolution adopting a Bloodborne
Pathogens Policy and Procedure Manual and amending the Community Development
Department Budget.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A letter from Nello Bianco, President, BART Board of Directors, urging the Council's
support for BART's "Fast Track" proposal was presented.
It was moved by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Vigil, and
unanimously passed to send a letter of support in concept for BART's Fast Track
proposal,
The communication from the National League of Cities requesting designation of a Voting
Delegate and Alternate to the Annual Congress of Cities in Orlando, Florida was
presented.
It was moved by Councilmember Angela to nominate Councilmember Brown as the
Voting Delegate.
Councilmember Brown declined the nomination.
It was moved by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Wysinger to
nominate Councilmember Wysinger as the Voting Delegate to the National League of
Cities, Congress of Cities.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Brown, Wysinger, Angela and Gomes
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: Vigil
It was moved by Mayor Gomes and seconded by Councilmember Angela to nominate
Councilmember Angela as the Alternate Voting Delegate to the National League of Cities,
Congress of Cities.
The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Angela and Gomes
NOES: Councilmembers: Brown and Wysinger
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: Vigil
REPORTS
City Manager Robinson reported on the request for financial support for Contra Costa
County Library Services and Rape Crisis Center and referenced the written staff report
dated September 7, 1993 and recommending that the City Council establish a policy in
response to numerous requests for funding assistance received and in anticipation of
future requests for assistance as funding sources diminish. City Manager Robinson
further recommended that the City Council establish a policy not to fund outside
agencies until local long term funding sources for all local government is found and
further recommended that the issue of the future of library services be referred to the
Public Manager's Association via the City Manager.
It was moved by Councilmember Vigil, seconded by Councilmember Brown and
unanimously passed to establish a policy that the City Council of the City of San Pablo
determines not to fund outside agencies until long term funding sources for all local
government is found.
It was moved by Councilmember Vigil, seconded by Councilmember Brown and
unanimously passed to refer to Public Managers' Association via the City Manager the
subject of library services in Contra Costa County.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
City Manager Robinson reviewed the staff report dated August 18, 1993 regarding the
Negative Declaration prepared for the amendments to the Housing Element of the
General Plan, and the adoption of the amendments to conform to requirements of State
of California Code dealing with Housing Element standards, and recommended that the
City Council adopt a resolution approving the Negative Declaration for the amendments
to the Housing Element, and adopt by resolution the amendments to the Housing
Element for the General Plan of the City of San Pablo,
Mayor Gomes declared the public hearing open at 9:55 p.m. to consider the adoption of
the Negative Declaration for the amendments to the Housing Element of the General
Plan, and the adoption of the amendments to conform to requirements of State of
California Code dealing with Housing Element standards.
No one spoke for or against the issue.
Mayor Gomes declared the public hearing closed at 9:56 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Wysinger and
unanimously passed to adopt Resolution 93-94, a resolution approving the Negative
UDeclaration; and Resolution 93-95, a resolution approving amendments to the Housing
Element of the General Plan.
City Manager Robinson reviewed the staff report dated September 2, 1993 regarding the
appeal of the Planning Commission decision to modify the conditions of approval for use
permit #1568 for La Plaza Del Tapatio, 2100 Broadway, San Pablo, California, and
recommended that the City Council deny the appeal and uphold the conditions of
approval as modified by the Planning Commission.
Mayor Gomes declared the Public Hearing open at 10:05 p.m. to consider the appeal of
Planning commission decision to modify the conditions of approval for Use Permit No.
1568 for La Plaza Del Tapatio, 2100 Broadway, San Pablo.
Robert Bonovich, Attorney for Frank and Maureen Holleran, 2705 21st Street, spoke in
opposition to granting the appeal.
Jamie Casperez interpreter for applicant Frank Bracamonte and Mr. Bracamonte, 2100
Broadway, spoke in favor of granting the appeal
Chuck Baird, 1535 Dover Avenue, San Pablo, spoke in favor of granting the appeal.
Simon Ellis, 1637 23rd Street, San Pablo, spoke in favor of granting the appeal.
Frank Holleran, 2705 21st Street spoke in opposition to granting the appeal.
Maureen Holleran, 2705 21st Street spoke in opposition to granting the appeal.
Mayor Gomes declared the Public Hearing closed at 11:05 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Vigil and
unanimously passed to grant the appeal from the Planning Commission decision and
return the matter back to the City Council for consideration in three months.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Wysinger reported on the West County Mayors' and Supervisors' Meeting
of September 1, 1993.
Councilmember Angela reported on trees at Riverside School and the Property
Maintenance Ordinance.
Mayor Gomes reported on the Mayors' Conference of September 2, 1993.
Mayor Gomes requested clarification of a July 1993 report from Councilmember Angela
regarding West County Fire District communication to the San Pablo City Council.
Councilmember Angela reported on the status of the communication.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Wysinger, and
unanimously passed to adjourn the meeting at 11:40 p.m. to Monday, September 20,
1993 at 8:00 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Charlotte Maggard, Clerk
l APPROVED:
os ph M. Gomes, Mayor