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Welcome to the San Pablo City Council meeting.

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Today is Monday, August 7th the time is now 5:00 PM.

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Clerk, can you please take roll.

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Council member Xavier?

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Here.

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Council member Pabon-Alvarado.

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Council member Cruz.

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Here.

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Vice Mayor Ponce.

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Here.

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Mayor Pineda.

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Here

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Mayor Pineda is participating via teleconference from the location listed on the agenda.

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Council member Cruz is participating remotely pursuant to an ADA accommodation.

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Council member Xavier and vice mayor Ponce are present in the council chambers.

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Council member Pabon-Alvarado is absent.

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Thank you, next item.

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Remote participation under AB 2449, City Attorney.

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Thank you, Madam Clerk.

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Good evening, council members,

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city attorney, Teresa Stricker.

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Once again, this item is a placeholder on your agenda in the event that

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a council member needs to make a request or a disclosure under AB 2449.

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I do not believe we have any such need this evening so with that,

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Mr. Mayor I suggest you move on to the next item.

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Sounds good. Thank you so much. Next item.

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Closed session, City Attorney.

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We have two closed session items this evening.

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Both items are different conferences with real estate real property negotiators.

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The first item deals with property APN 417190023,

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the Agency negotiators, that's the city's negotiators

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are Matt Rodriguez and Charles Ching.

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The party with whom the city is negotiating is San Pablo Latin casino.

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Under negotiation are price in terms of payment for disposition of property.

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The second closed session item also again,

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a conference with real property negotiators.

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Deals with the property located at 2001 Rum Real Boulevard in San Pablo.

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The city's negotiators are once again Matt Rodriguez and Charles Ching.

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The party with whom the city is negotiating is Chevron and

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under negotiation are price in terms of payment for purchase of property.

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Those are all of the closed session items that we have this evening Mr. Mayor.

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I do recommend that we take public comment if we have

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any before council recesses into the closed session, chambers. Thank you.

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Thanks so much and let's do that.

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Is there any public comments on any of the items on here for closed session?

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No Mayor. I have no comments.

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Mayor, we do not have public comments on Zoom.

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No one in the chambers, correct?

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Correct.

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Okay. Then we will go ahead and move on to

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our closed session discussion and we'll come back and resume our meeting. Thank you.

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Are those for us?

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It was supposed to be.

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Hello.

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I'm only for the next one. You'll be back by then.

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No.

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We can add. That's right because she has to wait before [inaudible].

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I'm moving on into meeting [inaudible].

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Staple those. Except I

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don't have to go all the way over there. I'm just driving [inaudible].

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All right. Looks like it's 6 o'clock.

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Have you started recording?

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We are recording Mr. Mayor.

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Perfect. Let's do that and we'll just have council member Cruz join us when he can.

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If it's recording then we're good.

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Welcome back to the open session of this San Pablo City Council.

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The time right now at 6:00 PM.

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Can we please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance?

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I pledge allegiance to

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the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,

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one nation under God indivisible,

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with liberty and justice for all. Thank you.

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Can you please display the public announcement.

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Mayor there is no public announcement since [inaudible].

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My apologies, that's right.

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I will then go ahead and go into roll-call, please.

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Council member Xavier.

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Here.

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Council member Pabon-Alvarado.

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Council member Cruz.

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Vice Mayor Ponce.

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Here,.

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Mayor Pineda.

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Here.

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Mayor Pineda is participating via teleconference from the location listed on the agenda.

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Council member Cruz is participating remotely pursuant to an ADA accommodation.

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Council member Xavier and vice mayor Ponce are present in the console chambers.

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Council member Pabon-Alvarado is absent.

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Thank you. Next item.

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We pulled on closed session. City Attorney?

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Yes thank you, Madam Clerk.

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Teresa Stricker, city attorney,

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there were no reportable actions taken in closed session. Thank you.

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Thank you. Next item.

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Oral communications.

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This is a time for comments on any item within the console subject matter jurisdiction.

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If such item is not listed on tonight's agenda,

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the council may not engage in discussion or take action

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on any item that is not specifically listed on the agenda.

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Your item may be referred to city staff for investigation,

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report, or placement on a future agenda.

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Persons addressing the council are requested to limit

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their remarks to 3 minutes unless an extension or decrease of time is ordered.

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Please file your name and address

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what the city clerk on forums available at the speaker's podium.

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Mayor we have two public comments for oral communications.

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Okay [inaudible].

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Okay, I will start the timer.

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Thank you.

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The first comment is from Laura Haynes.

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"Good evening, Mayor and Council.

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My name is Laura Haynes.

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I live in San Pablo.

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I work as a production supervisor.

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I recently joined the ACCE chapter in San Pablo because I am

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experiencing an eviction due to landlords death and have to be out within 60 days.

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The house has many problems that we were afraid to

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address due to COVID and the potential of retaliation.

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There are leaks in the windows,

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mold issues in the walls of the bedrooms,

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our toilet does not pass solid waste and we have to use a port-a-potty.

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The lateral line is bad and needs to be replaced.

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Our oven has not worked in four years and only two burners function.

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The overhead lights in the bedrooms do not work

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and there is an outlet in the garage that sparks.

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This has been a hopeless situation due to loss of income,

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due to COVID and the fear of being houseless.

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Solution, city could pass tenant protections like rent control,

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just cause eviction protections.

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We truly need both to protect struggling tenants in

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San Pablo from becoming homeless or being a check away from homelessness.

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Laura Haynes."

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Thank you.

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Our next speaker.

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The next comment is from Guadalupe Morales,

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their city council and mayor.

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I'm here with ACCE as a long time San Pablo resident,

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to strongly support the inflammation implementation of

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rent control and other tenant protections in our city,

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including a rent registry.

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The current housing situation in San Pablo demands immediate attention,

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and these measures are crucial to ensure a fair, stable rental market.

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As I am sure you are aware,

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over 60% of residents in San Pablo are renters,

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likely more, but the city does not capture this data in detail.

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Renters, many who are

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seniors surviving on fixed incomes and working class families are experiencing,

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sorry, rental cause which often surpass their income levels,

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leading to financial strain and housing instability.

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With limited affordable housing options,

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many families and individuals are at risk of displacement and homelessness.

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When control is an effective tool to address this pressing issue,

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by establishing reasonable limits on rent increases,

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we can provide much needed relief to our vulnerable renters,

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allowing them to plan for the future with greater certainty.

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Additionally, tenant protections such as just

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cause eviction policies and rental registries

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can safeguard tenants from arbitrary removal and ensure sense of security in their homes.

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Many cities have successfully implemented rent control and tenant protections,

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striking a balance between affordability and sustainability development.

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These protections have existed for many years and are still in effect to date,

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even when there are associations that are opposed to this.

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These laws have been in place since the 1960s.

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These laws are not illegal or else they would not exist.

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By following their lead,

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San Pablo can foster a more equitable and compassionate community for all its residents.

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In the city's most recent community survey, San Pablo residents,

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let you all know that housing affordability and homelessness are ever-growing concerns.

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If the council does not take action and create adequate rental and housing protections,

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you risk positioning your residents being priced out of their homes and being unhoused.

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I urge the city council to take these facts into consideration and

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prioritize the well-being of renters in San Pablo.

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Let us work together to create a city where everyone can

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afford stable housing and thrive Mayor.

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Thank you. Any additional speakers?

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Mayor do have three additional speaker forms.

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That's mechanism.

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The first is from Michelle Lindstrom.

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Hello, welcome.

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Hello. Good evening.

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My name is Michelle Lindstrom.

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I am here today because I'm a renter and I live in San Pablo.

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I've lived here for seven years.

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I'm here to urge you to support rent control and just cause for evictions.

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Rent control means that landlords cannot

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increase rents by more than a small reasonable percentage each year,

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usually 3% or 60% of the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower.

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This is fair to both the landlord who is allowed to

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raise the rent once every year and for the tenant.

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But just cause for evictions means

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that a landlord must have a legitimate reason to evict a tenant

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and pay relocation costs for reasons that are not the tenants fault,

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just cause for eviction and rent control have a good track record in many cities,

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including Richmond, Berkeley, Oakland,

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San Francisco, and East Palo Alto,

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in protecting low-income renters from being displaced. Thank you.

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The next.

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Thank you. Next speaker.

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The next speaker is Claudia Renauld.

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Hello and good evening.

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My name is Claudia.

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Can you hear me? I guess so.

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Yes, we can hear you. Thank you For being here.

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My name is Claudio Renauld.

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I am a renter.

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I am a senior.

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I've lived here for nine years.

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My rent has gone up several times for last year it was maybe only $70,

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but it started out at 87.

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Now it's 1,308.

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I'm here to ask for help because this should know,

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well, I mean, one thing I do, really, true shape.

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Why is it and I'm sure it's not just where I live,

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but the manager, they live the lifestyle all day long.

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You can get some really good motions sensor that would pop on,

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but they live these on 24 hours a day.

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I walk around with a flashlight.

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I mean, I had paid $100 on PG&E,

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another hundred coming up.

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Anyway obviously, I am all with this and I do have a cart because I don't have a car.

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But I've often thought about how would I take my things to add it there,

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because you don't know what's happening and they don't care.

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I really think the fairness in the city is not good because also this brought to mind,

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you tell me if it's true.

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San Pablo has money because they build and

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they put pavement down and do a lot of good things.

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I've seen people wear something or rather they were

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really the disabled and wheelchairs and that they had to be a victim,

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at least a escort them to pay their moving costs.

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I think that we're not just society anymore.

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We're either the [inaudible] are the kings and I'm very disgusted,

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but I'm willing to do good things too for this two instead of just yak about it.

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Well, it does to me that if I

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do not take care of my place or something that certainly I should be a bit too torque,

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but I need to have reasons and I don't know about all this other stuff.

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Captain Lopez.

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I have said enough, I think.

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Thank you so much. I appreciate you being here. Next speaker.

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The next speaker is Oscar Soriano.

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Welcome Oscar.

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For those who don't know me, my name is Oscar Soriano.

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I'm an Internet's County Supervisor at John Joy's office.

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I'd like to say it is the duty of government to assure housing for affordability

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for the citizens to survive in a time of national crisis and inflation.

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We need to provide relief for many low-income individuals that are

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already struggling to pay rent and other expenses to survive.

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I also like to add, even as a whole state,

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we are considered the fourth largest economy in the world,

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but simply can't implement rent control.

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I think it's time to take action on this.

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People are already struggling paying enough expenses.

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Homelessness will also get worse if we don't take care of this situation.

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I understand that we live in a state that is expensive

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and we have big tech and all these other accessories that make us unique as a state,

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but that shouldn't dictate us on how the rent should increase.

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Citizens on San Pablo already pay enough state, federal,

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and city taxes,

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and therefore, I'm calling for action on this.

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We need rent control right now.

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Thank you so much.

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Do we have any other speakers on this item?

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Sorry, Mayor, I do have another speaker.

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Okay. That's right.

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Anita Mendoza.

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Welcome, Anita.

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[inaudible]

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My name

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is Anita Mendoza.

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I'm here because we want to have a rent control because in my apartments where I live,

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I live there for 30 years.

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We have experience with eviction.

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They want to take it out in 2019,

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but we fight with a landlord.

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We try to fix the problem without parliaments and now we

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continue the in the IC they held.

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We work with six tenants,

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they were with me and we work together to continue up there.

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We tried to get the rent control for fight of three per cent.

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We have experienced because they advice in November for

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the eviction and they give you only 30 days or go out.

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Now, we need to help as

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possible with this rent control. Thank you.

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Thank you so much.

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Thank you so much. I appreciate you being here.

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Are there any other public speakers?

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No, Mayor. That's it.

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Okay. Then I will just ask for the City Manager.

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I know that in one of the first comments

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that we received that there are some issues that may

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be possible slip more into in terms of an investigation,

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if you could look into that, greatly appreciated.

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Other than that for those that are in attendance today,

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please note that as was mentioned in the introduction of f at the council,

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and may not engage in any discussion or take action

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on any item that's not specifically listed on the agenda.

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Because I want to thank you all for being here and for sharing your public comment.

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Thank you. Next item, please.

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Presentations.

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Item number 3, file ID 23-167.

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Presentation to city council regarding

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the San Pablo summer 2023 internship program. City Manager.

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Thank you, Madam Clerk.

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Mayor, members of the city council.

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As with every successful summer comes a summer internship program.

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I'm here to talk about the highlights of

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our 2023 summer internship program

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is our great glare can be services director. Mr. Doyle.

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Thank you so much, City Manager Rodriguez.

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Good evening, mayor, vice mayor,

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council member of staff and residents.

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Tonight, we are pleased to provide you with a presentation

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from our 2023 summer internship program.

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This is the second year we ran this program since we had deposit

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for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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This year summer internship program was led by

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our new Community Services Coordinator, Victor Jimenez.

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A lot of credit goes to Victor.

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He jumped right in, he was hired earlier this spring,

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and this was his first time running this program.

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We're very proud of Victor,

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and we're also very proud of the summer interns who presenting I'll

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try not to steal any of their thunder that they're going to share with you this evening.

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But I just wanted to take a moment to introduce not only Victor,

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but also to thank the different departments who

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participated in this program to make this summer internship possible.

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Without further ado, I'll pass it over to Victor Jimenez,

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Community Services Coordinator. Thank you.

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Thank you. Welcome Victor.

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Good evening, Mayor, Vice Mayor,

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City Council, and city staff.

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I'm excited to be here tonight.

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For me all about our San Pablo Summer Internship Program for 2023.

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Tonight, the interns will share their experience they had during this six-week program.

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Before I turn it over to these amazing interns,

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I'll be providing a brief background on the program.

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As you all know,

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YSCP is dedicated to creating

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the next generation of public service leaders who reflect the diversity,

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although San Pablo community.

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For this year, as Greg mentioned, this is our second year.

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We did it back for this year.

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We had 37 applicants that applied for the internship,

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and we had a total of eight interns.

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For the project examples,

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the interns focus on were event planning,

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program support, and data management.

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Each supervisor provided a project summary on what

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the interns would focus on during the six-week program.

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The interns also participated on the Travis Credit Union Financial Workshop.

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It was a really nice thing that they did

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because they taught the kids how to throw hands-on and fun activities.

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Youth were able to develop

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basic money management skills to build stronger financial futures.

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It was really interesting because it was for high school students and college.

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It actually, it was like a hands-on activity that all the kids

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get to manage their money and how to deal with their money.

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Through the hands-on program,

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it got to develop four important skills,

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which is communication, collaboration,

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critical thinking, and creativity.

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The interns also participated in program activities which were

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the pre-employment workshop and the new hire orientation.

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Who are the interns? The interns where?

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San Pablo, Richmond, El Sobrante, El Cerrito,

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Berkeley and Walnut Creek residents or

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the other interns were rising seniors and college students.

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That departments that the interns were placed is we had one in city manager,

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we have four in community services,

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one in community development,

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one in public works,

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and another one in the police department.

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Now present to you our Taylor Keeton.

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Good evening. Mayor, Bunyala,

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Vice Mayor Ponce,

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City council members and city staff.

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My name is Taylor Keeton and I'm a new senior

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at Middle College high school and contract costs of college.

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I worked with the San Pablo Police Department

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the summer along with the priority oriented Police Division,

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where I met my supervisor,

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Miss Katrina Jones, and she had at least immediate resemblance to

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an event where she walked to me and she hugged me on our first interactions.

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I knew that was when I assign the right department.

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On my first official day,

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I rode with her to a street sweeper and ticket cars

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before my official project. Excuse me.

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Oh I'm sorry.

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But my project was national night out

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where we worked on planning the event where I contacted vendors,

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entertainers, and local volunteers.

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For example, I had to collect donations from vendors such as the local grocery outlet,

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where we went and the manager donated multiple drinks such as water and juices.

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She also reported recent increase in crime.

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The police department immediately assigned an officer for

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more check-ins and survey of the area.

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Another task of mine was creating bags for Homeless Outreach,

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which were handed out the day of the given event on July 22nd,

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where hot meals, free showers,

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haircuts, and clean clothes were also distributed.

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Speaking of helping others,

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I assisted city employees and other officers with tools such as Microsoft,

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new printers and Canva,

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which we use for the national night out food vouchers given on August 1st.

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On the day of the event,

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I worked at the carnival games booth with another intern from middle college high school.

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From there I collaborated with Ms. Katrina to organize items

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from national night out and daily tasks as we clean the event.

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In summary, I would say Ms. Katrina was incredibly supportive

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and flexible with the work hours and assistance overall.

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She was perceptive of my needs and schedule,

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especially as school started on the same day as national night out.

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I deeply appreciate all that she's done for me.

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I came into the program with

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a minimum expectation not knowing what I'd be assigned or do at all.

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But I got a good glimpse into local government and I find it rather amazing.

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I look forward to applying for the internship

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next summer and coming back to San Pablo as a council member. Thank you.

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Great job. Thank you.

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Good evening, Mayor Pineda, Vice Mayor,

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Ponce, City Council members and city staff.

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My name is Gavin Lee and I'm an incoming senior Doty Valley High School.

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This summer, I worked with the community development department.

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My supervisor with Sandra Castanet Marquez for the planning division.

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However, I was given the opportunity to work in

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a variety of projects from both the planning and the building division.

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What were my key projects was doing research for the city as cannabis land use analysis.

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I researched and compiled cannabis retail land use regulations of pure jurisdictions.

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My research enabled the city to make

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more informed decisions about how to

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implement the potential legalization of cannabis retail.

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I was proud to see my work as part of

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included as part of the presentation to city manager.

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I also worked on community outreach at San Pablo

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sustainable transit-oriented development master plan.

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I helped out flyers, review pending surveys,

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drafted e-mail communications, and helps workshop potential acronyms for the project.

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Our community outreach expands awareness to citizens about

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a serious efforts to implement safer and more sustainable development in San Pablo.

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When receiving feedback from the public helps us City Creek informed

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decisions and plans for development that consider the needs and wants of our citizens.

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Another project I worked on was distributing letters for

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San Pablo residential health and safety or art or RHNS.

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That summer, I collected parcel and owner information for

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over 200 properties and prepare letter for distribution.

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My contributions help streamline RHNS letter of distribution,

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thereby improving the efficiency of RHNS process as a whole.

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In the end, the experiences knowledge and

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insight I've gained from this internship have an extremely valuable,

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I'd like to thank my fellow coworkers for

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offering me to valuable opportunity of shattering inspections,

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participating important meetings, and visiting various sites throughout San Pablo.

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Being able to see all sides of this beautiful city,

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both good and bad,

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has empowered me to realize key facets of what it means to work in government.

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Sometimes it means weighing the perspectives we've

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seen an angel resident and a struggling business owner.

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Other times, it means holding monthly meetings with various agencies and stakeholders

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so that you can gauge every possible perspective

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as you plan a years-long project for the city.

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This internship has both challenge and redefined what public services means to me.

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I haven't simply learned,

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but I've experienced how working government is rewarding

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challenge that requires patience, flexibility, and resilience.

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As in presentation,

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I'd like to extend my deepest gratitude to our program coordinator,

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Victor Jimenez, the city of San Pablo,

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and once again to all of my fellow coworkers at the community development department.

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I was so proud when our department was chosen for this year's insurance Choice Award.

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Thank you all for creating such an amazing summer. Thank you.

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Thank you so much.

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Good evening, Mayor Pineda,

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Vice Mayor Ponce,

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and City Council members and city staff.

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My name is Christopher Resendz and I'm a rising senior at [inaudible] high school.

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I worked in the community services department with

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Victor Jimenez and Edgar Medina as my supervisors.

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Project I worked on during my internship was evaluating

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summer programs by creating conducting surveys.

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With the information I collected,

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I would develop reports to share my findings

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in order to improve the programs for the upcoming year.

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I helped conduct evaluations on the multicultural Fourth of July celebration,

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junior camp, senior camp,

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the Junior Giants and teen camp.

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For the 4th of July event,

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I created surveys that were available in Spanish as well as English.

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I kept in mind that there should be as few questions as

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possible as to encourage as many responses as possible.

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A QR code was made for those who chose to complete it on their personal devices.

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For the breasts and iPad was offered for them to complete it on.

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I also offered assistance and filling out the survey in case they weren't

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technologically inclined or were unable to do for any reason.

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During the event, I would come up to people,

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introduce myself as an intern for the city and politely ask them to complete the survey.

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I ended up collecting 84 responses in 19 of

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which were in Spanish and 65 of which were in English.

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Together with the guidance and the help of Paula,

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I put together a presentation detailing

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our findings and recommendations for next year's event,

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which we presented in front of the Community Services Department.

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Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and with this internship and I learned a lot.

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I learned to create arrays and reports,

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as well as share results with superiors and then easy to understand the way.

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The importance of word choice and audience when asking questions,

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00:32:45,645 --> 00:32:47,820
especially when they surveyed children,

506
00:32:47,820 --> 00:32:52,710
was something that I experienced first can and will take into account in the future.

507
00:32:52,710 --> 00:32:58,410
I also developed some of my data analysis skills such as data cleaning and sort.

508
00:32:58,410 --> 00:33:01,650
I wanted to thank Victor, Edgar, Paula,

509
00:33:01,650 --> 00:33:04,800
and everyone else at the Community Services Department for being incredibly

510
00:33:04,800 --> 00:33:10,800
kind and making this internship and incredible experience. Thank you.

511
00:33:12,650 --> 00:33:14,970
Although they're not here today,

512
00:33:14,970 --> 00:33:18,420
or they want to acknowledge Anais Chagoya from

513
00:33:18,420 --> 00:33:24,150
public works and Oscar Soriano from city manager's office as well.

514
00:33:24,150 --> 00:33:25,470
Thank you.

515
00:33:25,470 --> 00:33:28,215
Then, during the summer intern program,

516
00:33:28,215 --> 00:33:32,370
supervisors had to conduct many evaluations and a final evaluation,

517
00:33:32,370 --> 00:33:36,450
and I took down some notes of what the supervisor said about the insurance.

518
00:33:36,450 --> 00:33:41,130
One of them was that intern always goes an extra mile to do better.

519
00:33:41,130 --> 00:33:45,540
The second one was handles task on their own and ask little to no questions,

520
00:33:45,540 --> 00:33:49,530
is self-motivated, enthusiastic to help whenever needed,

521
00:33:49,530 --> 00:33:51,570
and extremely helpful and exceeded

522
00:33:51,570 --> 00:33:55,800
my expectations when it comes to the level of professionalism,

523
00:33:55,800 --> 00:34:00,170
reliability, and ability to communicate at young such age.

524
00:34:00,170 --> 00:34:02,250
Thank you so much.

525
00:34:02,250 --> 00:34:05,730
And then finally, I just want to say

526
00:34:05,730 --> 00:34:09,900
thank you to everybody for supporting the summer interns,

527
00:34:09,900 --> 00:34:10,980
we have Casey from city manager,

528
00:34:10,980 --> 00:34:13,170
Sandra from Community Development,

529
00:34:13,170 --> 00:34:15,885
Michelle and Melissa from public works,

530
00:34:15,885 --> 00:34:18,885
Vanessa, Edgar, Paula, Joanna, Maria,

531
00:34:19,185 --> 00:34:23,310
and myself, from the community service, and Katrina Jones.

532
00:34:23,310 --> 00:34:25,350
I want to acknowledge as well,

533
00:34:25,350 --> 00:34:27,350
finance, human resources,

534
00:34:28,215 --> 00:34:30,615
IT and public works.

535
00:34:30,930 --> 00:34:32,925
Thank you so much.

536
00:34:32,925 --> 00:34:34,515
Thank you.

537
00:34:34,515 --> 00:34:37,680
Before you stop away, I wanted to just go around council,

538
00:34:37,680 --> 00:34:40,140
see if they're sending questions or comments that they would like to make.

539
00:34:40,140 --> 00:34:41,580
I may start off with Council woman Xavier,

540
00:34:41,580 --> 00:34:43,215
do you have any questions or comments?

541
00:34:43,215 --> 00:34:44,730
No questions.

542
00:34:44,730 --> 00:34:46,515
Well, there maybe one.

543
00:34:46,515 --> 00:34:50,715
Although those of you who are here,

544
00:34:51,800 --> 00:34:54,680
obviously expressed that you enjoyed yourselves.

545
00:34:57,140 --> 00:35:00,375
I think the program is great,

546
00:35:00,375 --> 00:35:06,570
and I'm wondering which we'll all go onto in the future.

547
00:35:06,570 --> 00:35:12,150
So anyway, lots of luck with your next school year,

548
00:35:12,150 --> 00:35:16,215
and I hope you apply again. Thanks.

549
00:35:16,370 --> 00:35:19,370
Thank you. Council Member, Chris,

550
00:35:20,700 --> 00:35:23,760
you have any questions or comments? Sorry.

551
00:35:23,760 --> 00:35:27,360
Yes. First I want to thank Victor and all the supervisors and

552
00:35:27,360 --> 00:35:31,950
staff that help our young people become true leaders of the community.

553
00:35:31,950 --> 00:35:35,900
You also saw professional and ready for the world.

554
00:35:35,900 --> 00:35:37,400
I just want to say personally, thank you all for your time and

555
00:35:37,400 --> 00:35:41,540
commitment to our community and making a great positive impact.

556
00:35:41,540 --> 00:35:45,710
Just God bless you on your journey and life,

557
00:35:45,710 --> 00:35:48,740
keep doing good, and God bless you.

558
00:35:48,740 --> 00:35:51,125
Thank you so much.

559
00:35:51,125 --> 00:35:54,545
Thank you. Have any questions or comments?

560
00:35:54,545 --> 00:35:57,995
Just a comment. I just want to say Taylor,

561
00:35:57,995 --> 00:35:59,995
Kevin, and Christopher,

562
00:36:00,200 --> 00:36:01,885
thank you for being here tonight.

563
00:36:01,885 --> 00:36:04,455
Thank you for taking this challenge on.

564
00:36:04,455 --> 00:36:07,425
All of you spoke very professionally.

565
00:36:07,425 --> 00:36:10,995
I know in our group we have a few trusted council member,

566
00:36:10,995 --> 00:36:12,690
that I hear you correct Taylor,

567
00:36:12,690 --> 00:36:14,685
we're going to hold you to then.

568
00:36:14,685 --> 00:36:17,820
I hope that you enjoyed it,

569
00:36:17,820 --> 00:36:22,125
you learned a lot and that you will never forget to get back to your community,

570
00:36:22,125 --> 00:36:24,150
because it is very important.

571
00:36:24,150 --> 00:36:30,150
We need people like you here in these seats in the future.

572
00:36:30,150 --> 00:36:34,215
So whatever capacity is serving your community.

573
00:36:34,545 --> 00:36:36,165
Thank you for doing the program,

574
00:36:36,165 --> 00:36:38,415
I hope to see you again.

575
00:36:38,415 --> 00:36:40,215
Those who are here plan again,

576
00:36:40,215 --> 00:36:42,285
and for Baker and Greg,

577
00:36:42,285 --> 00:36:44,700
thank you so much for this,

578
00:36:44,700 --> 00:36:48,390
all other supervisors for engaging with the students

579
00:36:48,390 --> 00:36:54,270
and this is a very important part of their future,

580
00:36:54,270 --> 00:36:56,700
the internships and learning, whether it's all about,

581
00:36:56,700 --> 00:37:01,620
so they're prepared for whatever the future may bring them.

582
00:37:01,620 --> 00:37:05,580
I always say this, that I would love to see the program expanded to

583
00:37:05,580 --> 00:37:09,750
more than the number of interests that we had.

584
00:37:09,750 --> 00:37:14,460
Hopefully next year we'll have onboard more,

585
00:37:14,460 --> 00:37:21,270
but it's great to see how every year it becomes better and better.

586
00:37:21,270 --> 00:37:23,400
The ones that were out there,

587
00:37:23,400 --> 00:37:25,965
national night out and the 4th of July,

588
00:37:25,965 --> 00:37:27,360
I saw all of you guys,

589
00:37:27,360 --> 00:37:33,195
I saw you doing your surveys and all the work that went into national night out,

590
00:37:33,195 --> 00:37:35,850
it was an amazing event.

591
00:37:35,850 --> 00:37:40,350
All of our events have been wonderful and it's in part

592
00:37:40,350 --> 00:37:45,585
because of our youth and how hard they work for the community to put on these events.

593
00:37:45,585 --> 00:37:49,435
Again, thank you for being here tonight and congratulations.

594
00:37:49,435 --> 00:37:53,350
Awesome. I'm asked for myself.

595
00:37:53,450 --> 00:37:56,465
I just wanted to also echo the comments made by my colleagues here,

596
00:37:56,465 --> 00:37:59,390
in recognizing our city staff for all their help or

597
00:37:59,390 --> 00:38:03,320
support through leadership and not just assigning tasks,

598
00:38:03,320 --> 00:38:06,945
but pretty much being a mentor to our young youth here.

599
00:38:06,945 --> 00:38:10,470
The other thing as well, for all of you who actually participate in an internship,

600
00:38:10,470 --> 00:38:12,225
those who are here and those who are not here,

601
00:38:12,225 --> 00:38:15,300
It's quite incredible for you to find yourself in a position

602
00:38:15,300 --> 00:38:18,630
where you get to directly serve a community.

603
00:38:18,630 --> 00:38:24,630
I think more opportunities like this should continue to be accessible.

604
00:38:24,630 --> 00:38:28,185
It should be something that we should all have the opportunity to do,

605
00:38:28,185 --> 00:38:32,160
and I really appreciate that you have the opportunity to not just gain new skills,

606
00:38:32,160 --> 00:38:34,200
but specifically transferable skills.

607
00:38:34,200 --> 00:38:36,330
Skills that you can take with you and apply it to

608
00:38:36,330 --> 00:38:40,350
any other space or environment that you will continue to do or be in.

609
00:38:40,350 --> 00:38:42,600
The other thing too is that,

610
00:38:42,600 --> 00:38:44,700
I didn't hear the comments of the interests.

611
00:38:44,700 --> 00:38:46,665
What you would like to do later on in your lives.

612
00:38:46,665 --> 00:38:50,460
That's the one of the thing I just wanted to just make sure that stays with us.

613
00:38:50,460 --> 00:38:54,915
I got involved at the age of 14 in our community,

614
00:38:54,915 --> 00:38:59,130
I was also formerly a part of the city of some palpalis Youth Commission,

615
00:38:59,130 --> 00:39:00,930
the school district seat commission,

616
00:39:00,930 --> 00:39:04,440
I got involved with different policymakers at various levels,

617
00:39:04,440 --> 00:39:08,805
and here are my serving as the youngest elected official in our city's history.

618
00:39:08,805 --> 00:39:11,550
It's a thing that I want to just echo you all

619
00:39:11,550 --> 00:39:15,105
is that it's never too late to get involved and in your cases,

620
00:39:15,105 --> 00:39:17,280
you're never too young to get involved as well.

621
00:39:17,280 --> 00:39:20,250
You have your whole life ahead of you,

622
00:39:20,250 --> 00:39:21,720
and there's so many things,

623
00:39:21,720 --> 00:39:25,350
and amazing things that you will do and achieve throughout your life.

624
00:39:25,350 --> 00:39:27,000
The only thing I would challenge you,

625
00:39:27,000 --> 00:39:28,890
is something that I said recently,

626
00:39:28,890 --> 00:39:31,950
even in the conversation I just had,

627
00:39:31,950 --> 00:39:34,860
was talking about how we have to find comfort

628
00:39:34,860 --> 00:39:37,950
in those uncomfortable moments when we put ourselves out there.

629
00:39:37,950 --> 00:39:40,800
Sometimes it can be a little scary, a little uncomfortable.

630
00:39:40,800 --> 00:39:42,750
I will tell you even for myself,

631
00:39:42,750 --> 00:39:44,820
I've been doing public speaking for many years

632
00:39:44,820 --> 00:39:47,550
and I still find myself getting nervous at times.

633
00:39:47,550 --> 00:39:52,530
But we have to find peace and calm in those situations as well

634
00:39:52,530 --> 00:39:54,990
because it is in those uncomfortable moments

635
00:39:54,990 --> 00:39:57,480
and experiences that we experience the most growth.

636
00:39:57,480 --> 00:39:59,985
So I wanted to say to you all

637
00:39:59,985 --> 00:40:03,525
continue to be uncomfortable intentionally and with purpose,

638
00:40:03,525 --> 00:40:07,185
but also find yourself seeking out new opportunities,

639
00:40:07,185 --> 00:40:09,195
finding yourself in new positions,

640
00:40:09,195 --> 00:40:12,960
and then seeing what you can do and achieve throughout your life.

641
00:40:12,960 --> 00:40:18,690
I do hope and look forward to seeing you all as colleagues here in the city of San Pablo.

642
00:40:18,690 --> 00:40:21,510
I will say it for myself and I know sure my colleagues feel the same way.

643
00:40:21,510 --> 00:40:25,230
We will keep the see it work for you if you want to join us here on this Dias one day,

644
00:40:25,230 --> 00:40:28,980
but it's really exciting to see not just what you've been doing,

645
00:40:28,980 --> 00:40:31,110
what you have done, but what you will continue to do.

646
00:40:31,110 --> 00:40:34,820
Let's continue to stay connected. Thank you.

647
00:40:34,820 --> 00:40:39,660
With that, I do not believe that this is an actionable item.

648
00:40:39,660 --> 00:40:42,360
This is for informational purposes, only.

649
00:40:42,360 --> 00:40:44,550
So that being said again,

650
00:40:44,550 --> 00:40:46,155
thank you all for being here.

651
00:40:46,155 --> 00:40:48,600
Mayor before we move on to the next item,

652
00:40:48,600 --> 00:40:50,685
we do have a hand raised on Zoom.

653
00:40:50,685 --> 00:40:52,500
Oh, please. Let's recommend.

654
00:40:52,500 --> 00:40:54,980
Yeah, let's do that.

655
00:40:54,980 --> 00:40:57,285
Cordell can you hear us?

656
00:40:57,285 --> 00:40:59,285
Go on Cordell.

657
00:41:02,870 --> 00:41:05,870
Cordell can you hear us?

658
00:41:10,730 --> 00:41:13,730
Cordell are you there? Okay.

659
00:41:21,780 --> 00:41:24,210
Mayor maybe we should just come back to him later.

660
00:41:24,210 --> 00:41:27,210
Yeah, it's possible. I will also just ask if there's anyone else on

661
00:41:27,210 --> 00:41:31,500
the council or are in the public that would like to give a public comment.

662
00:41:31,500 --> 00:41:32,790
I'd be happy to recognize you.

663
00:41:32,790 --> 00:41:37,575
Mayor, I do have another hand raised from Sara Ortega.

664
00:41:37,575 --> 00:41:39,480
Okay. Let's recognize.

665
00:41:39,480 --> 00:41:41,985
Sara Ortega, can you hear us?

666
00:41:41,985 --> 00:41:43,620
Yes, can you hear me?

667
00:41:43,620 --> 00:41:44,100
Yes.

668
00:41:44,100 --> 00:41:45,885
Yeah. You have three minutes for your comments.

669
00:41:45,885 --> 00:41:49,410
Awesome. Hi, everyone. This is Sarah Ortega,

670
00:41:49,410 --> 00:41:51,450
I'm a San Pablo resident,

671
00:41:51,450 --> 00:41:54,675
and I'm a manager of policy and engagement at children now,

672
00:41:54,675 --> 00:41:58,485
I just wanted to express gratitude for

673
00:41:58,485 --> 00:42:02,775
the amazing work that these young interns have done.

674
00:42:02,775 --> 00:42:04,515
It's amazing to see

675
00:42:04,515 --> 00:42:10,350
potential leaders that are going to come back to San Pablo in the future.

676
00:42:10,350 --> 00:42:15,900
I just wanted to give an invitation to all students that are

677
00:42:15,900 --> 00:42:21,900
interested in leadership to join children now summit for student leaders,

678
00:42:21,900 --> 00:42:23,400
which is completely free and online,

679
00:42:23,400 --> 00:42:26,850
and it's just an opportunity to learn more about policy and advocacy.

680
00:42:26,850 --> 00:42:29,805
It's also just really great to be in this space.

681
00:42:29,805 --> 00:42:31,290
Thank you Abel,

682
00:42:31,290 --> 00:42:36,360
and all the council members for all the work that you're doing. That is all.

683
00:42:36,360 --> 00:42:38,100
Thank you so much, appreciate it.

684
00:42:38,100 --> 00:42:40,140
Are there any other public speakers?

685
00:42:40,140 --> 00:42:42,825
Mayor if you would like, I could try Mr. Hindler again.

686
00:42:42,825 --> 00:42:44,460
Let's try one more time.

687
00:42:44,460 --> 00:42:46,560
And if not, we'll continue on with our agenda.

688
00:42:46,560 --> 00:42:47,985
Cordell, if he can hear us,

689
00:42:47,985 --> 00:42:53,720
please unmute yourself and you'll be recognized to speak.

690
00:42:53,720 --> 00:42:57,920
Cordell are you there? We're not

691
00:43:02,870 --> 00:43:05,360
getting any audio Cordell I'm sorry.

692
00:43:05,360 --> 00:43:07,280
Oh, there you go. I got something.

693
00:43:07,280 --> 00:43:10,280
Go ahead. Are you there?

694
00:43:12,495 --> 00:43:13,155
Yes.

695
00:43:13,155 --> 00:43:14,400
We can hear you.

696
00:43:14,400 --> 00:43:16,440
[inaudible] My name is

697
00:43:20,820 --> 00:43:25,620
Cordell Hindler and I'm originally resident, [inaudible].

698
00:43:28,790 --> 00:43:30,245
The interns really out done themselves.

699
00:43:30,245 --> 00:43:33,500
That's why I'm very impressed with the presentation.

700
00:43:33,500 --> 00:43:37,850
I was impressed and I like that the interns will be up on that that Dias

701
00:43:37,850 --> 00:43:44,450
[inaudible] thank you to [inaudible] and the departments for tagging them.

702
00:43:47,420 --> 00:43:51,200
So wow, this is best presentation.

703
00:43:51,815 --> 00:43:59,615
I'm impressed with everything so hopefully I see you all at [inaudible].

704
00:44:02,250 --> 00:44:05,415
Thank you Cordell. Appreciate you joining us, I appreciate your comments.

705
00:44:05,415 --> 00:44:07,545
If there's no other speakers,

706
00:44:07,545 --> 00:44:09,225
we'll move on with our agenda.

707
00:44:09,225 --> 00:44:10,935
But again, thank you,

708
00:44:10,935 --> 00:44:12,825
to all the interns,

709
00:44:12,825 --> 00:44:15,360
all of our city staff who was a part of this effort,

710
00:44:15,360 --> 00:44:21,960
really look forward to the years to come. Thank you all.

711
00:44:26,450 --> 00:44:28,450
Next item.

712
00:44:28,485 --> 00:44:30,885
City manager's remarks.

713
00:44:30,900 --> 00:44:33,570
Thank you, Madam Clerk. Mayor, members of the City Council,

714
00:44:33,570 --> 00:44:35,370
just a few announcements here.

715
00:44:35,370 --> 00:44:37,830
Coming up for August 26th,

716
00:44:37,830 --> 00:44:41,775
Saturday from 07:00 AM till the dumpsters are full,

717
00:44:41,775 --> 00:44:47,790
we have our August dumpster day event for the summer located at 2,600,

718
00:44:47,790 --> 00:44:51,690
Moraga and I believe this will probably be our last Dumpster day

719
00:44:51,690 --> 00:44:56,310
event before mobilization of that site for demolition.

720
00:44:56,310 --> 00:45:00,450
We will be probably looking for a different location for subsequent events.

721
00:45:00,450 --> 00:45:05,340
But if residents are interested in disposing of any household items or trash,

722
00:45:05,340 --> 00:45:08,580
excluding batteries and household hazardous waste, tires,

723
00:45:08,580 --> 00:45:12,135
or mattresses, please come to our dumpster day event.

724
00:45:12,135 --> 00:45:14,310
For more information, residents may call

725
00:45:14,310 --> 00:45:20,850
215-30-70 and speak to any member of our public works maintenance division staff.

726
00:45:20,850 --> 00:45:25,770
Also wanted to commend Chief Raman in our entire sample Police Department

727
00:45:25,770 --> 00:45:30,630
for an exceptional 2023 national night out event last Tuesday,

728
00:45:30,630 --> 00:45:33,300
August 1st, at San Pablo Community Center.

729
00:45:33,300 --> 00:45:36,810
We had over 1,600 participants at the event,

730
00:45:36,810 --> 00:45:38,790
and we want to say, job well done.

731
00:45:38,790 --> 00:45:43,170
There's a host of residents and other participants

732
00:45:43,170 --> 00:45:47,520
at this event and I think this was the largest in our city's history so far.

733
00:45:47,520 --> 00:45:53,445
Great job by our police department in community outreach to our community.

734
00:45:53,445 --> 00:45:57,420
Third, I also wanted to advise that

735
00:45:57,420 --> 00:46:01,320
we have our movies under the Stars event for August 11th.

736
00:46:01,320 --> 00:46:03,570
The movie feature is Turning Red,

737
00:46:03,570 --> 00:46:06,300
as sponsored by our Community Services Department.

738
00:46:06,300 --> 00:46:09,720
Movie starts at dusk with admission at 08:00 PM.

739
00:46:09,720 --> 00:46:11,340
For more additional information,

740
00:46:11,340 --> 00:46:13,260
please go to our city website or

741
00:46:13,260 --> 00:46:16,320
contact us at Sam Public Community Center for more information.

742
00:46:16,320 --> 00:46:21,720
Also, I just wanted to make mention that last week,

743
00:46:21,720 --> 00:46:25,245
beginning on August 2nd through the weekend,

744
00:46:25,245 --> 00:46:29,460
San Pablo was dealing with a major hazardous materials incident,

745
00:46:29,460 --> 00:46:32,775
in the 900 block of Stanton Avenue,

746
00:46:32,775 --> 00:46:37,740
and a host of emergency response agencies were called to the scene,

747
00:46:37,740 --> 00:46:40,800
including our San Pablo police department,

748
00:46:40,800 --> 00:46:43,515
Costa Fire Protection District, Richmond fire,

749
00:46:43,515 --> 00:46:45,690
our county has met teams and

750
00:46:45,690 --> 00:46:50,895
also FBI bomb squad in addition to the Alameda County Bomb Squad.

751
00:46:50,895 --> 00:46:53,100
We also want to acknowledge

752
00:46:53,100 --> 00:46:57,165
their immediate professional response in dealing with this incident.

753
00:46:57,165 --> 00:47:00,585
In addition to Republic Services, whose personnel,

754
00:47:00,585 --> 00:47:03,675
have the household hazardous waste facility prompted

755
00:47:03,675 --> 00:47:09,750
an inspection and investigation to the resonance in question.

756
00:47:09,800 --> 00:47:14,390
We just want to commend all of our emergency response agencies for a job well done in

757
00:47:14,390 --> 00:47:19,260
responding to an incident that could have been more catastrophic than what it was.

758
00:47:19,260 --> 00:47:22,200
So I really appreciate all the efforts of

759
00:47:22,200 --> 00:47:25,200
our personnel to San Pablo police department and

760
00:47:25,200 --> 00:47:27,690
all of our emergency response agencies and dealing with

761
00:47:27,690 --> 00:47:31,320
this hazardous material public health incident in our community.

762
00:47:31,320 --> 00:47:35,580
Thank you very much. Also wanted to comment that unfortunately,

763
00:47:35,580 --> 00:47:39,180
due to operational considerations and logistics,

764
00:47:39,300 --> 00:47:40,800
we will be postponing

765
00:47:40,800 --> 00:47:45,405
our PD headquarters regional train center groundbreaking ceremony only,

766
00:47:45,405 --> 00:47:47,970
which was scheduled for Thursday, August 10th.

767
00:47:47,970 --> 00:47:50,700
A press release went out today with regard to

768
00:47:50,700 --> 00:47:54,120
that postponement and there'll be additional information

769
00:47:54,120 --> 00:47:56,445
coming back to the council on

770
00:47:56,445 --> 00:48:01,730
its reconsideration and that concludes the City Manager's remarks.

771
00:48:01,730 --> 00:48:04,200
Right. Thank you very much.

772
00:48:04,200 --> 00:48:06,540
We'll move on to the next item.

773
00:48:06,540 --> 00:48:08,540
Consent calendar.

774
00:48:09,000 --> 00:48:14,460
The Consent Calendar includes routine items that are to be enacted by one motion.

775
00:48:14,460 --> 00:48:17,595
There'll be no separate discussion of these items.

776
00:48:17,595 --> 00:48:19,260
If discussion is requested,

777
00:48:19,260 --> 00:48:24,315
the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.

778
00:48:24,315 --> 00:48:29,715
Mayor, I have one comment for file item number 2313.

779
00:48:30,600 --> 00:48:32,415
Okay.

780
00:48:32,415 --> 00:48:34,605
Mayor, if I could,

781
00:48:34,605 --> 00:48:38,250
before the Council formally considers the consent calendar,

782
00:48:38,250 --> 00:48:41,190
I do want to point out under Item 12

783
00:48:41,190 --> 00:48:44,970
that we have a typographical error on the resolution.

784
00:48:44,970 --> 00:48:47,190
On the first paragraph of page 2,

785
00:48:47,190 --> 00:48:49,590
this is Item 23-314,

786
00:48:49,710 --> 00:48:53,310
it should say fiscal year 2023-24,

787
00:48:53,760 --> 00:48:56,145
not 34 so we will correct that.

788
00:48:56,145 --> 00:48:58,620
I want to thank Councilman Xavier for pointing that out to

789
00:48:58,620 --> 00:49:03,420
us prior to our scheduled meeting this evening.

790
00:49:04,390 --> 00:49:07,390
The speaker is Oscar, Soyana.

791
00:49:08,300 --> 00:49:10,300
He's outside.

792
00:49:11,390 --> 00:49:13,220
He's out? Apparently,

793
00:49:13,220 --> 00:49:16,820
he's not in chambers, Mayor.

794
00:49:17,210 --> 00:49:20,700
Can I maybe just go around Council,

795
00:49:20,700 --> 00:49:22,110
just see if there's any item that needs to be pulled,

796
00:49:22,110 --> 00:49:25,920
and then we'll come back and we'll recognize the public comment?

797
00:49:25,920 --> 00:49:29,115
Will that be okay? Let's do that.

798
00:49:29,115 --> 00:49:31,350
I want to start off with Councilman Xavier,

799
00:49:31,350 --> 00:49:33,720
is there any item that you would like to pull?

800
00:49:33,720 --> 00:49:35,160
No, thank you.

801
00:49:35,160 --> 00:49:37,160
Okay. Councilman Cruz,

802
00:49:37,665 --> 00:49:39,405
any item that you would like to have pulled?

803
00:49:39,405 --> 00:49:40,785
No, thank you.

804
00:49:40,785 --> 00:49:43,605
Vice Mayor Ponce, is there any item that you would like to have pulled?

805
00:49:43,605 --> 00:49:45,495
No, thank you.

806
00:49:45,495 --> 00:49:48,525
I don't have any item that I'd like to have pulled also.

807
00:49:48,525 --> 00:49:50,340
Now, that being said,

808
00:49:50,340 --> 00:49:52,350
the individual that was doing

809
00:49:52,350 --> 00:49:56,850
a public comment are they there in-person or they're doing it via Zoom?

810
00:49:56,850 --> 00:49:58,860
He was here in person, sir,

811
00:49:58,860 --> 00:50:03,600
but he is outside now, I believe.

812
00:50:03,230 --> 00:50:06,750
Oh, I'm sorry. I guess he's being interviewed.

813
00:50:06,750 --> 00:50:08,520
Mayor and Council, if you wish,

814
00:50:08,520 --> 00:50:12,600
you can go ahead with the balance of the Consent Calendar items and

815
00:50:12,600 --> 00:50:15,750
just pull out a mate and do it that way.

816
00:50:15,750 --> 00:50:19,560
That way we can hopefully get the public speaker back in here,

817
00:50:19,560 --> 00:50:23,220
but we can certainly consider Item 8 separately from the consent calendar.

818
00:50:23,220 --> 00:50:25,320
Okay. With that being said,

819
00:50:25,320 --> 00:50:27,300
is there a posture of the council to take

820
00:50:27,300 --> 00:50:30,435
on the additional ins with the exception of Item 8?

821
00:50:30,435 --> 00:50:32,835
Is there a motion?

822
00:50:33,450 --> 00:50:35,850
Move to adopt besides Item 8?

823
00:50:35,850 --> 00:50:37,200
Okay. Is there a second?

824
00:50:37,200 --> 00:50:38,160
Second.

825
00:50:38,160 --> 00:50:40,470
There's a motion made by Councilmember Cruz,

826
00:50:40,470 --> 00:50:43,170
seconded by Councilman Xavier, clerk, please take poll.

827
00:50:43,170 --> 00:50:44,160
Councilmember.

828
00:50:44,160 --> 00:50:45,735
Both outside before we do that,

829
00:50:45,735 --> 00:50:48,570
I will actually just want to make sure I'm stressed about public disclosure,

830
00:50:48,570 --> 00:50:51,900
considering that Councilman Cruz is participating remotely as

831
00:50:51,900 --> 00:50:55,305
a someone that's over the age of 18 is in the room with you that would like to comment.

832
00:50:55,305 --> 00:50:56,910
No, thank you.

833
00:50:56,910 --> 00:50:58,905
If I may, Mr. Mayor,

834
00:50:58,905 --> 00:51:01,155
it would be 18 or older.

835
00:51:01,155 --> 00:51:03,155
Yeah, correct

836
00:51:03,165 --> 00:51:05,550
Same disclosure Councilmember Cruz?

837
00:51:05,550 --> 00:51:09,735
Yes. No one is here with me. Thank you.

838
00:51:09,735 --> 00:51:11,100
Thank you, Mr. Mayor.

839
00:51:11,100 --> 00:51:12,975
Okay. Clerk, please take roll.

840
00:51:12,975 --> 00:51:14,700
Councilmember Xavier.

841
00:51:14,700 --> 00:51:15,435
Aye.

842
00:51:15,435 --> 00:51:17,435
Councilmember Cruz.

843
00:51:17,520 --> 00:51:18,270
Aye.

844
00:51:18,270 --> 00:51:19,785
Vice Mayor, Ponce?

845
00:51:19,785 --> 00:51:20,505
Aye.

846
00:51:20,505 --> 00:51:21,975
Mayor Pineda?

847
00:51:21,975 --> 00:51:22,725
Aye.

848
00:51:22,725 --> 00:51:24,725
Motion passes.

849
00:51:25,220 --> 00:51:27,620
Is Mr. Serrano, here?

850
00:51:29,300 --> 00:51:30,840
He's still out there.

851
00:51:30,840 --> 00:51:33,840
He's still out there

852
00:51:35,930 --> 00:51:40,410
Mr. Mayor, you could proceed with the item if you choose

853
00:51:40,410 --> 00:51:44,910
or you can put it at the end of your calendar and come back at the very end.

854
00:51:44,910 --> 00:51:51,510
I would like to get their public comment if they are interested in making that more.

855
00:51:51,510 --> 00:51:53,100
Do you want to recognize it?

856
00:51:53,100 --> 00:51:55,980
If not, then we will

857
00:51:55,980 --> 00:51:59,130
just proceed on and we'll just come back to that at the end if that's okay.

858
00:51:59,130 --> 00:52:01,410
Let's come back to it.

859
00:52:01,410 --> 00:52:05,100
Okay. City council discussion for consideration.

860
00:52:07,125 --> 00:52:10,125
Item Number 22, file ID 23-306.

861
00:52:13,185 --> 00:52:16,785
Considered resolution approving amendment Number 3 to

862
00:52:17,370 --> 00:52:22,200
the fiscal year 23-25 City Council priority work plan

863
00:52:22,200 --> 00:52:27,000
under major policy goal and has community resilience,

864
00:52:27,840 --> 00:52:29,340
explore feasibility of

865
00:52:29,340 --> 00:52:34,950
new city-sponsored Cinco de Mayo Festival event for potential inclusion

866
00:52:34,950 --> 00:52:42,750
in the next multiyear general fund budget cycle during fiscal year 24-25 period.

867
00:52:43,970 --> 00:52:49,890
Thank you, Madam Clerk. Mayor and City Council, if you recall,

868
00:52:49,890 --> 00:52:52,920
at the end of the June 20th regular City Council meeting,

869
00:52:52,920 --> 00:52:55,455
Motion made by Councilmember Cruz,

870
00:52:55,455 --> 00:52:57,165
which was duly seconded.

871
00:52:57,165 --> 00:53:00,810
The council voted to schedule a policy discussion at

872
00:53:00,810 --> 00:53:05,430
the council meeting on July 17th to consider amending the Prior to Work Plan.

873
00:53:05,430 --> 00:53:07,290
After July 17th meeting,

874
00:53:07,290 --> 00:53:10,890
that item was continued due to the absence of Councilmember Cruz,

875
00:53:10,890 --> 00:53:14,760
and tonight scheduled for formal consideration and discussion.

876
00:53:14,760 --> 00:53:19,650
The Work Plan amendment as proposed by Councilmember Cruz's motion,

877
00:53:19,650 --> 00:53:25,290
would be to explore the feasibility of a new city-sponsored Cinco de Mayo Festival event

878
00:53:25,290 --> 00:53:26,820
for potential inclusion in

879
00:53:26,820 --> 00:53:31,770
the next multiyear general fund budget cycle during the fiscal year 24-25 period.

880
00:53:31,770 --> 00:53:35,835
As such, based on previous formal council direction,

881
00:53:35,835 --> 00:53:39,600
the staff has recommended that this new policy item for

882
00:53:39,600 --> 00:53:45,450
consideration be categorized under major policy area enhanced community resilience,

883
00:53:45,450 --> 00:53:47,220
and the proposed amendment,

884
00:53:47,220 --> 00:53:48,795
which is listed as Number 3,

885
00:53:48,795 --> 00:53:53,775
since formal adoption of your council work plan on May 1st of this year,

886
00:53:53,775 --> 00:53:56,730
be formally approved by adopted resolution.

887
00:53:56,730 --> 00:53:58,470
Then following that adoption,

888
00:53:58,470 --> 00:54:01,980
the city manager and designate city staff will conduct additional budget and

889
00:54:01,980 --> 00:54:06,540
policy research and bring forward an appropriate cost-effective program for

890
00:54:06,540 --> 00:54:09,390
formal and future budget consideration for

891
00:54:09,390 --> 00:54:12,690
the next multiyear general fund budget cycle and for

892
00:54:12,690 --> 00:54:19,440
an additional discussion on policy and implementation for the fiscal year 24-25 period.

893
00:54:19,440 --> 00:54:21,810
Currently, there are no budgeted funds for

894
00:54:21,810 --> 00:54:24,960
this proposed event program through June 30th,

895
00:54:24,960 --> 00:54:30,360
2024 under the existing two-year adopted 22-24 general fund budget.

896
00:54:30,780 --> 00:54:33,150
For consideration this evening,

897
00:54:33,150 --> 00:54:37,130
Council can discuss this policy item and provide

898
00:54:37,130 --> 00:54:41,105
formal direction to the city manager and staff to amend

899
00:54:41,105 --> 00:54:45,200
your council work plan with this proposed amendment and

900
00:54:45,200 --> 00:54:47,300
staff here is a bill for any questions you might have

901
00:54:47,300 --> 00:54:50,360
with regards to this policy discussion.

902
00:54:50,360 --> 00:54:53,960
I'm going to start off by just asking Councilman Cruz if there's anything

903
00:54:53,960 --> 00:54:56,900
that you would like to add or make a comment on because during the case,

904
00:54:56,900 --> 00:54:58,570
the maker of this proposal?

905
00:54:58,570 --> 00:55:00,780
Yes, thank you, Mr. Mayor.

906
00:55:00,780 --> 00:55:05,640
The reason why I wanted to bring this up to counselors because St. Paul's used to

907
00:55:05,640 --> 00:55:10,545
hold the Cinco de Mayo Festival and they're no longer doing that.

908
00:55:10,545 --> 00:55:16,500
I would like to suggest that the city hold their own Cinco de Mayo Festival since we are

909
00:55:16,500 --> 00:55:19,260
doing more community events and to continue

910
00:55:19,260 --> 00:55:23,460
building community involvement here in San Pablo,

911
00:55:23,580 --> 00:55:27,780
which also highly involves community policing also.

912
00:55:29,900 --> 00:55:33,720
I'm going to go around Council and ask if there's any questions or

913
00:55:33,720 --> 00:55:36,705
comments that they would like to make them consideration of this proposal.

914
00:55:36,705 --> 00:55:38,340
I'll start off with Councilman Xavier.

915
00:55:38,340 --> 00:55:40,590
Do you have any questions or comments?

916
00:55:40,590 --> 00:55:46,433
I believe the city manager said there's no money right now.

917
00:55:46,433 --> 00:55:52,396
I'm assuming this will be up to further discussion,

918
00:55:52,396 --> 00:55:58,470
for a time when there is a little extra as to where we would put it,

919
00:55:58,470 --> 00:56:06,165
whether it'd be for a single mile or enhancements to the 4th of July, etc.

920
00:56:06,165 --> 00:56:08,165
Okay.

921
00:56:08,370 --> 00:56:13,130
My smartphone, do you have any questions or comments?

922
00:56:13,130 --> 00:56:16,130
I just have a comment.

923
00:56:17,690 --> 00:56:20,900
As the manager said,

924
00:56:20,340 --> 00:56:22,800
there's no funding available right now.

925
00:56:22,800 --> 00:56:25,425
But if there were money available,

926
00:56:25,425 --> 00:56:32,550
I would ask if council member crews would consider instead of creating

927
00:56:32,550 --> 00:56:36,870
this from scratch because that will put a lot of resources

928
00:56:36,870 --> 00:56:41,445
into this money resources from all of our departments.

929
00:56:41,445 --> 00:56:45,370
If he would consider or we as a whole will consider

930
00:56:45,370 --> 00:56:50,120
funding more the actual Cinco de Mayo festival,

931
00:56:50,120 --> 00:56:52,750
that is how ready,

932
00:56:52,750 --> 00:56:56,715
that we already fund or help funding with the city of Richmond.

933
00:56:56,715 --> 00:57:02,100
Because I'm not sure council member Croesus is aware that

934
00:57:02,100 --> 00:57:07,500
they're pleading for funding and also for volunteers.

935
00:57:07,650 --> 00:57:10,950
That might be a good option.

936
00:57:10,950 --> 00:57:13,815
But for me right now,

937
00:57:13,815 --> 00:57:16,215
creating something from scratch like that,

938
00:57:16,215 --> 00:57:19,770
because the Trojan no longer holds that event,

939
00:57:19,770 --> 00:57:23,110
I personally think it will be,

940
00:57:23,110 --> 00:57:26,210
aside from that, there's no money right now.

941
00:57:26,210 --> 00:57:30,855
If there were, it will be a lot of cost

942
00:57:30,855 --> 00:57:36,330
involved in efforts to create this from scratch for the city.

943
00:57:36,330 --> 00:57:40,170
That's my take on it. That's all for me.

944
00:57:40,170 --> 00:57:41,250
Thank you.

945
00:57:41,250 --> 00:57:46,760
Mayor, I would like to add something I've got.

946
00:57:46,760 --> 00:57:49,160
We have the parade,

947
00:57:49,185 --> 00:57:52,785
Saturday then on Sunday a weekend.

948
00:57:53,610 --> 00:57:57,585
There's a 23rd Street merchants festival.

949
00:57:57,585 --> 00:58:01,860
The whole weekend is covered anyway and that's why

950
00:58:01,860 --> 00:58:07,200
I'm interested in doing more towards the 4th of July. Thank You.

951
00:58:07,200 --> 00:58:09,420
Better. Ask for myself,

952
00:58:10,245 --> 00:58:12,690
which is today where I stand with things for me.

953
00:58:12,690 --> 00:58:15,450
I don't necessarily see anything wrong with us exploring

954
00:58:15,450 --> 00:58:18,135
the possibility of us doing something like this ourselves.

955
00:58:18,135 --> 00:58:21,600
I do share the sentiments of my colleagues talking about

956
00:58:21,600 --> 00:58:23,400
our financial constraints and whether we have the ability

957
00:58:23,400 --> 00:58:26,250
to take that on right now or even for this upcoming year.

958
00:58:26,250 --> 00:58:30,720
I do agree with Vice Merck [inaudible] comment about it's much more feasible for

959
00:58:30,720 --> 00:58:34,995
us to support ongoing efforts and to build it up from scratch ourselves.

960
00:58:34,995 --> 00:58:36,450
I'm aware that you know,

961
00:58:36,450 --> 00:58:37,860
that there's [inaudible] singular,

962
00:58:37,860 --> 00:58:39,630
my alike subcommittee that we've been working with

963
00:58:39,630 --> 00:58:41,655
and supporting over these years as well.

964
00:58:41,655 --> 00:58:44,310
They've been great partners with us and for our region and

965
00:58:44,310 --> 00:58:48,360
so if there's opportunities to provide support to them and to

966
00:58:48,360 --> 00:58:50,880
enter the group or to even the weekend

967
00:58:50,880 --> 00:58:55,800
overall festivals that'd be much more feasible in the short term.

968
00:58:55,800 --> 00:58:58,650
Long term again, if money permits,

969
00:58:58,650 --> 00:59:02,700
we find ourselves in a situation where we do have much more funding

970
00:59:02,700 --> 00:59:04,290
or sustainable funding that we could do

971
00:59:04,290 --> 00:59:06,795
something like this I wouldn't be opposed to doing this.

972
00:59:06,795 --> 00:59:08,100
For me, again,

973
00:59:08,100 --> 00:59:10,740
I wouldn't mind adding in terms of adding it to

974
00:59:10,740 --> 00:59:14,310
the work plan of saying that this is a goal of ours to one day be able

975
00:59:14,310 --> 00:59:18,660
to do that in the novel terms it's much more feasible for us to

976
00:59:18,660 --> 00:59:24,780
support current and ongoing efforts than to do it right now all knew.

977
00:59:24,780 --> 00:59:27,450
With that being said, I do want to ask accounts

978
00:59:27,450 --> 00:59:29,760
from recruits if you know if you have any response,

979
00:59:29,760 --> 00:59:31,710
I needed the comments that have been made here tonight.

980
00:59:31,710 --> 00:59:35,460
I know it may not be exactly what you may have been hoping for ideally,

981
00:59:35,460 --> 00:59:37,410
but I just wanted to just offer

982
00:59:37,410 --> 00:59:40,425
that opportunity again if there's anything that you'd like to share.

983
00:59:40,425 --> 00:59:48,540
Just for us to go all for sponsorships to help finance the event and

984
00:59:48,540 --> 00:59:51,555
also to maybe even asked the parade committee to

985
00:59:51,555 --> 00:59:56,955
help put this event together instead of our staff.

986
00:59:57,710 --> 01:00:01,530
The monies I know that's why we're talking about now is a new budget year

987
01:00:01,530 --> 01:00:05,790
so they get here marked as money now and also look for sponsorships,

988
01:00:05,790 --> 01:00:09,530
major sponsorships to help finance this event.

989
01:00:09,530 --> 01:00:13,125
Marion council, just to be clear,

990
01:00:13,125 --> 01:00:16,680
there's nothing wrong with you moving forward from

991
01:00:16,680 --> 01:00:19,680
a policy perspective to allow this to be

992
01:00:19,680 --> 01:00:23,250
amended to your work plan because they actually establishes two things.

993
01:00:23,250 --> 01:00:28,470
One, it's an overall policy goal that's enumerated in your work plan and two,

994
01:00:28,470 --> 01:00:30,300
it allows staff to go back through

995
01:00:30,300 --> 01:00:33,840
the budget process and see if there are funds available.

996
01:00:33,840 --> 01:00:39,120
Again, there are no funds that can be earmarked now through the end of June 30, 2024.

997
01:00:39,120 --> 01:00:41,460
There simply is no funds for that purpose.

998
01:00:41,460 --> 01:00:46,305
It would be considered as part of the 24-25 fiscal year.

999
01:00:46,305 --> 01:00:49,550
The earliest we could potentially consider a

1000
01:00:49,550 --> 01:00:52,940
budget earmark would be part of the next budget cycle,

1001
01:00:52,940 --> 01:00:55,805
the three-year multiyear budget cycle for

1002
01:00:55,805 --> 01:01:01,130
a potential festival event that would occur on or around May of 2025.

1003
01:01:01,130 --> 01:01:05,000
If the council feels that depart from a policy perspective,

1004
01:01:05,000 --> 01:01:09,365
you want to move forward just to add it to your work plan as a policy goal,

1005
01:01:09,365 --> 01:01:12,500
the keywords here is to explore the feasibility and we

1006
01:01:12,500 --> 01:01:14,780
can always come back at budget time to

1007
01:01:14,780 --> 01:01:20,600
discuss the merits of any particular expenditure line item in your multiyear budget.

1008
01:01:20,600 --> 01:01:25,460
This could be one of those discussion items if there's ample revenue capacity to do

1009
01:01:25,460 --> 01:01:31,355
additional more sponsorship or to do a whole new event to support the festival.

1010
01:01:31,355 --> 01:01:33,680
Those would be policy considerations

1011
01:01:33,680 --> 01:01:37,900
during the budget process that we would have a discussion on.

1012
01:01:37,900 --> 01:01:40,335
I'll just end appreciate that. Thank you, City Manager.

1013
01:01:40,335 --> 01:01:42,720
Again, for me, I would actually support that again,

1014
01:01:42,720 --> 01:01:45,735
I'll support that outings and the priority work plan.

1015
01:01:45,735 --> 01:01:49,245
I personally see that it'd be worth exploring the feasibility,

1016
01:01:49,245 --> 01:01:52,245
but also want to recognize what the city manager or a set of sets.

1017
01:01:52,245 --> 01:01:56,220
Right now, we don't have the money to be able to do something like that.

1018
01:01:56,220 --> 01:01:58,350
As much as we would like to do something like that,

1019
01:01:58,350 --> 01:01:59,850
I would like to see something like that.

1020
01:01:59,850 --> 01:02:02,655
It's not actually financially possible for the time being,

1021
01:02:02,655 --> 01:02:05,655
but that is just one thing that just comes to my mind.

1022
01:02:05,655 --> 01:02:08,550
I will offer also,

1023
01:02:09,255 --> 01:02:11,670
if there's any public comments on this item

1024
01:02:11,670 --> 01:02:14,565
and see if there's any public speakers I wish to speak on this item.

1025
01:02:14,565 --> 01:02:17,390
If so, I would like to recognize them.

1026
01:02:17,390 --> 01:02:21,675
No mirror. I have no speakers for this particular item.

1027
01:02:21,675 --> 01:02:27,750
I do have the original speaker for item number 8 has returned.

1028
01:02:27,750 --> 01:02:30,000
Welcome back to the speaker for item 8,

1029
01:02:30,000 --> 01:02:31,200
it's going to wrap up this one first,

1030
01:02:31,200 --> 01:02:37,995
then for the Council for any place where bond say councilman exam,

1031
01:02:37,995 --> 01:02:40,410
do you have any additional questions or concerns or anything that you

1032
01:02:40,410 --> 01:02:43,170
would like to really before we take any consideration?

1033
01:02:43,170 --> 01:02:45,300
I do. I have a quick question from Matt.

1034
01:02:45,300 --> 01:02:46,260
Yes, go ahead.

1035
01:02:46,260 --> 01:02:48,510
We put this in the workplace.

1036
01:02:48,510 --> 01:02:50,940
Can read for more sponsorships,

1037
01:02:50,940 --> 01:02:57,465
less possibility of a new festival just to enter that and to

1038
01:02:57,465 --> 01:03:04,650
record and then come back and see what comes about it.

1039
01:03:06,860 --> 01:03:12,330
Mayor and City Council to Vice Mayor Ponce's question.

1040
01:03:12,330 --> 01:03:17,430
You can modify the language here including potential events,

1041
01:03:17,430 --> 01:03:20,460
sponsorships, and that would be added

1042
01:03:20,460 --> 01:03:23,865
along with the recommended language for Policy 205.2.

1043
01:03:23,865 --> 01:03:28,515
That would give us a more broader base to explore different options.

1044
01:03:28,515 --> 01:03:30,645
Just to counsel memory Xavier's point,

1045
01:03:30,645 --> 01:03:33,450
if during the budget process down the road we

1046
01:03:33,450 --> 01:03:36,600
determine that there's an infinite amount of

1047
01:03:36,600 --> 01:03:38,640
funds where we could supplement

1048
01:03:38,640 --> 01:03:43,215
an existing event or start a new event or doing events sponsorship,

1049
01:03:43,215 --> 01:03:47,100
that would be a policy discussion later with the council.

1050
01:03:47,100 --> 01:03:51,300
If you wanted to augment 4th of July or do something different with these funds,

1051
01:03:51,300 --> 01:03:56,640
if there were funds available we'll cross that bridge during the budget process.

1052
01:03:56,640 --> 01:04:00,150
Council Member Cruises than an option?

1053
01:04:00,150 --> 01:04:03,380
Would that'd be okay with you?

1054
01:04:03,380 --> 01:04:07,530
Yeah, to add it to the priority work plan and explore

1055
01:04:07,530 --> 01:04:13,580
the possible in the future and to go out try to get sponsorships.

1056
01:04:13,580 --> 01:04:16,710
Right now I don't know why we were discussing 4th of July,

1057
01:04:16,710 --> 01:04:19,215
honestly, I don't know why we brought that up.

1058
01:04:19,215 --> 01:04:21,150
Because this is for Cinco de Mayo,

1059
01:04:21,150 --> 01:04:24,510
part of my heritage, just part of the heritage of this community.

1060
01:04:24,510 --> 01:04:26,580
I understand. Right now,

1061
01:04:26,580 --> 01:04:28,950
it's going back into the item.

1062
01:04:28,950 --> 01:04:30,720
It sounds, we've had discussions.

1063
01:04:30,720 --> 01:04:32,295
We have no public speakers.

1064
01:04:32,295 --> 01:04:36,300
I wanted to see if there's a action to be taken by this council.

1065
01:04:36,300 --> 01:04:40,700
If so, is there a motion for us to consider?

1066
01:04:40,700 --> 01:04:47,162
Well, I could make a motion to add to the priority working on an explorer,

1067
01:04:47,162 --> 01:04:53,762
finances too to help make this happen and law for sponsorships.

1068
01:04:56,660 --> 01:04:59,600
The act of language,

1069
01:04:59,250 --> 01:05:03,000
if I may counseling to correct as we already basically including

1070
01:05:03,000 --> 01:05:06,000
us exploring the budget process

1071
01:05:07,770 --> 01:05:12,600
through the recommended language would be to include potential events, sponsorships.

1072
01:05:12,600 --> 01:05:16,350
That language, if you're amenable to see your motion,

1073
01:05:16,350 --> 01:05:19,200
we can add that language to the policy goal.

1074
01:05:19,200 --> 01:05:25,455
But where are you going to be calculating out some costs and seeing if there is

1075
01:05:25,455 --> 01:05:29,805
ample budget capacity to explore a new event or

1076
01:05:29,805 --> 01:05:34,800
explore other options for the council if during the budget process,

1077
01:05:34,800 --> 01:05:38,520
the council wishes to do that and that's why the other events were brought up.

1078
01:05:38,520 --> 01:05:41,100
This will be a budget discussion later.

1079
01:05:41,100 --> 01:05:43,530
But from a policy perspective,

1080
01:05:43,530 --> 01:05:46,170
you can certainly direct us to add it to

1081
01:05:46,170 --> 01:05:49,305
the work plan to continue to explore the feasibility.

1082
01:05:49,305 --> 01:05:51,890
I don't like that.

1083
01:05:51,890 --> 01:05:55,635
There's some motion on the floor. I miss their Sachen.

1084
01:05:55,635 --> 01:05:58,960
With the change to the language, I'll second that.

1085
01:05:58,960 --> 01:06:01,910
Okay. Before we take Paul of

1086
01:06:01,910 --> 01:06:05,450
the council as want to just ask some charts that disclosure for counsel and recruiters.

1087
01:06:05,450 --> 01:06:08,390
If there's anyone in the room of 18 years old or older,

1088
01:06:08,390 --> 01:06:10,130
that you would disclose them now?

1089
01:06:10,130 --> 01:06:12,365
Yeah, there's no one 18 or over here.

1090
01:06:12,365 --> 01:06:12,890
Okay.

1091
01:06:12,890 --> 01:06:13,625
Thank you.

1092
01:06:13,625 --> 01:06:16,130
With that being said, clerk, can you please take roll?

1093
01:06:16,130 --> 01:06:18,800
Council member Xavier?

1094
01:06:18,800 --> 01:06:18,725
Aye.

1095
01:06:18,725 --> 01:06:20,725
Council member Cruz?

1096
01:06:21,605 --> 01:06:22,385
Aye.

1097
01:06:22,385 --> 01:06:24,110
Vice Mayor Ponce?

1098
01:06:24,110 --> 01:06:24,515
Aye.

1099
01:06:24,515 --> 01:06:25,835
Mayor pinata.

1100
01:06:25,835 --> 01:06:26,405
Aye.

1101
01:06:26,405 --> 01:06:28,850
Motion passes.

1102
01:06:28,850 --> 01:06:31,970
Thank you. Let's go back to what was item 8.

1103
01:06:31,970 --> 01:06:35,570
Item 8, the file ID to 23-313.

1104
01:06:37,900 --> 01:06:39,900
Recognize the speaker.

1105
01:06:39,345 --> 01:06:41,345
Oscar Sullivan.

1106
01:06:45,188 --> 01:06:50,760
Hello again. First I want to say it's quite unique that we got to expand

1107
01:06:50,760 --> 01:06:53,370
resources for our community to thrive and

1108
01:06:53,370 --> 01:06:56,265
to be able to have fun doing outdoor activities.

1109
01:06:56,265 --> 01:07:00,285
From what I saw on the conceptual site plan photo,

1110
01:07:00,285 --> 01:07:02,940
I believe it will attract the youth in San Pablo

1111
01:07:02,940 --> 01:07:05,835
knowing that there is a soccer field, that's one.

1112
01:07:05,835 --> 01:07:08,235
Two, all abilities playground,

1113
01:07:08,730 --> 01:07:11,805
which many parents want to see more in Contra Costa,

1114
01:07:11,805 --> 01:07:14,190
luckily, that is being brought to San Pablo,

1115
01:07:14,190 --> 01:07:15,855
I'm happy for that.

1116
01:07:15,855 --> 01:07:23,550
Third, the most exciting part in my opinion is the exercise stations.

1117
01:07:23,850 --> 01:07:29,430
Now, anybody can use that to utilize it for health and to build

1118
01:07:29,430 --> 01:07:36,710
strength and that's something supervisor John Joy is a big help advocate for.

1119
01:07:36,710 --> 01:07:38,820
Also, step by step,

1120
01:07:38,820 --> 01:07:43,170
these equitable goals will produce positive outcomes within our community,

1121
01:07:43,170 --> 01:07:45,750
and knowing that this part will be an additional option in

1122
01:07:45,750 --> 01:07:49,110
the city of San Pablo for the families and children to enjoy.

1123
01:07:49,110 --> 01:07:52,110
Also for future references on this park,

1124
01:07:52,110 --> 01:07:56,325
we ought to keep this park clean and neat once it is completed.

1125
01:07:56,325 --> 01:08:00,600
I know how people like to litter at parks and it should be quite frankly be

1126
01:08:00,600 --> 01:08:05,400
one of our top priorities for the park's environment.

1127
01:08:05,400 --> 01:08:11,550
Lastly, I'd like to say that the funding for this park was quite fiscally responsible.

1128
01:08:11,550 --> 01:08:15,420
Also, I would like to point out, Assembly Member Buffy Wicks knew what had to

1129
01:08:15,420 --> 01:08:19,500
be done as soon as she saw this park project.

1130
01:08:19,500 --> 01:08:24,870
She knew what time it was to achieve health equity and development and this is going to

1131
01:08:24,870 --> 01:08:27,180
help San Pablo thrive and help

1132
01:08:27,180 --> 01:08:30,840
the children out that live in that area. Thank you so much.

1133
01:08:30,840 --> 01:08:32,595
Great. Thank you so much.

1134
01:08:32,595 --> 01:08:36,945
Now I'll ask the council if there's any further discussion that's needed on this item

1135
01:08:36,945 --> 01:08:42,380
or there is some interest in just entertaining a motion to approve.

1136
01:08:42,380 --> 01:08:45,380
Is there any discussion needed?

1137
01:08:45,435 --> 01:08:52,200
Anybody? There's no additional public comment on this item, is that correct?

1138
01:08:52,200 --> 01:08:53,265
Correct.

1139
01:08:53,265 --> 01:08:55,350
Okay. With that being said,

1140
01:08:55,350 --> 01:08:56,895
what's the pleasure of this council?

1141
01:08:56,895 --> 01:08:58,695
I move to approve.

1142
01:08:58,695 --> 01:08:59,640
Okay.

1143
01:08:59,640 --> 01:09:01,650
I second.

1144
01:09:01,650 --> 01:09:03,720
I think I heard Councilwoman Xavier's second.

1145
01:09:03,720 --> 01:09:05,670
I'm going to say Vice Mayor Ponce made a motion,

1146
01:09:05,670 --> 01:09:07,290
and Councilwoman Xavier seconded.

1147
01:09:07,290 --> 01:09:09,930
Before we take roll I want to ask

1148
01:09:09,930 --> 01:09:13,365
Councilman Cruz if there's a disclosure that he would like to report out.

1149
01:09:13,365 --> 01:09:15,975
No, there's no one here over 18.

1150
01:09:15,975 --> 01:09:18,675
Thank you. Clerk, can you please take a roll?

1151
01:09:18,675 --> 01:09:20,400
Council member Xavier.

1152
01:09:20,400 --> 01:09:21,900
Aye.

1153
01:09:21,900 --> 01:09:22,980
Council member Cruz.

1154
01:09:22,980 --> 01:09:23,820
Aye.

1155
01:09:23,820 --> 01:09:25,425
Vice Mayor Ponce.

1156
01:09:25,425 --> 01:09:26,250
Aye.

1157
01:09:26,250 --> 01:09:27,315
Mayor Pineda.

1158
01:09:27,315 --> 01:09:27,990
Aye.

1159
01:09:27,990 --> 01:09:29,820
Motion passes.

1160
01:09:29,820 --> 01:09:34,620
Perfect. Okay, next item I think we are.

1161
01:09:36,630 --> 01:09:40,230
Mayor and City Council assignments report.

1162
01:09:40,380 --> 01:09:43,800
About that being said, I want to start off with Councilwoman Xavier,

1163
01:09:43,800 --> 01:09:45,900
is there anything you'd like to report on?

1164
01:09:45,900 --> 01:09:48,300
Yes, on July 19th,

1165
01:09:48,765 --> 01:09:50,640
I attended these Beatty,

1166
01:09:50,640 --> 01:09:54,840
a median of innovators at Galvez Richmond,

1167
01:09:56,550 --> 01:10:00,855
Kathy John Rothberg, Law Family Community Development CEO.

1168
01:10:01,230 --> 01:10:04,830
Generally, a CVS, Hugo's Rice,

1169
01:10:05,100 --> 01:10:06,765
and our Executive Director,

1170
01:10:06,765 --> 01:10:11,565
for the federal Program Manager for Richmond Build.

1171
01:10:11,925 --> 01:10:15,525
Alexander, CEO of KOBAS Richmond spoke.

1172
01:10:18,480 --> 01:10:23,415
It was a panel and the moderator was Ken Maxi,

1173
01:10:23,415 --> 01:10:28,215
Director of Government Affairs at Comcast NBC Universal.

1174
01:10:29,610 --> 01:10:33,450
Supervisor John Julia did the welcome,

1175
01:10:33,450 --> 01:10:36,645
Philemon from MCE did a presentation.

1176
01:10:37,815 --> 01:10:42,795
It was a great event attended by quite a few people.

1177
01:10:42,795 --> 01:10:50,430
On July 27th I was a Cal CDC's Bay division at Pittsburgh Yacht Club.

1178
01:10:50,430 --> 01:10:54,300
Officer Cochran, Senior Advisor on Homelessness.

1179
01:10:55,185 --> 01:10:59,700
The Governor Gavin Newsom did a presentation,

1180
01:10:59,700 --> 01:11:00,720
she was the main speaker.

1181
01:11:00,720 --> 01:11:03,585
On the 28th was with Tech.

1182
01:11:03,585 --> 01:11:09,900
David Berman and Ryan Leou from AC Transit did a presentation on

1183
01:11:09,900 --> 01:11:15,720
the AC Transit rail line which is a project now in phase

1184
01:11:15,720 --> 01:11:18,120
2 scheduled to conclude September 2024.

1185
01:11:23,400 --> 01:11:25,905
There was a JPA update.

1186
01:11:25,905 --> 01:11:34,905
We voted to incorporate comments from the West County cities into the draft JPA update.

1187
01:11:35,715 --> 01:11:40,200
August 1st was our fabulous national night out.

1188
01:11:40,200 --> 01:11:42,945
Thank you, we loved it.

1189
01:11:42,945 --> 01:11:46,905
August 3rd was the mayor's conference in Lafayette,

1190
01:11:46,905 --> 01:11:49,905
supervisor John Julia, Thereto Mayor,

1191
01:11:51,300 --> 01:11:56,700
Beson Aliama did a presentation on cooperative efforts by

1192
01:11:57,870 --> 01:12:04,470
the League of California Cities and Company Supervisors Association of California

1193
01:12:04,815 --> 01:12:11,415
on a joint plan to restructure how the state addresses homelessness.

1194
01:12:12,470 --> 01:12:20,270
Now, I would like to move that we place on the next agenda,

1195
01:12:20,360 --> 01:12:24,560
issuing a proclamation recognizing the agencies that

1196
01:12:26,550 --> 01:12:33,150
responded to the hazardous materials incident at 925 Stanton in San Pablo.

1197
01:12:34,275 --> 01:12:36,675
On August 2 through fifth,

1198
01:12:38,850 --> 01:12:40,365
San Pablo police department,

1199
01:12:40,365 --> 01:12:43,365
Gunfire, Contra Costa County hazmat,

1200
01:12:43,965 --> 01:12:47,565
Richmond Fire, Warner Creak Bomb Squad,

1201
01:12:47,925 --> 01:12:50,325
Alcohol Bomb squad, FBI,

1202
01:12:51,555 --> 01:12:56,355
and the public services household, hazardous materials staff.

1203
01:12:56,810 --> 01:12:58,920
Do I have a motion?

1204
01:12:58,920 --> 01:13:00,480
I move to one second.

1205
01:13:00,480 --> 01:13:02,700
Point of order Mr. Mayor,

1206
01:13:02,700 --> 01:13:06,180
if I could have council member Zebra would be amenable to

1207
01:13:06,180 --> 01:13:11,970
scheduling these proclamation requests at a future agenda so we can coordinate?

1208
01:13:11,970 --> 01:13:16,140
That would give me proper direction so we don't have to do something time-specific,

1209
01:13:16,140 --> 01:13:19,500
but when we can galvanize everybody together

1210
01:13:19,500 --> 01:13:22,650
for a proclamation event, I'd appreciate that.

1211
01:13:22,650 --> 01:13:24,900
Thank you. I'll second that.

1212
01:13:24,900 --> 01:13:28,770
Thank you so much, Councilwoman Xavier for bringing that up.

1213
01:13:28,770 --> 01:13:31,680
With that being said, I want to ask Councilman Cruz if there's

1214
01:13:31,680 --> 01:13:35,595
a disclosure that he would like to make at this time before the Council.

1215
01:13:35,595 --> 01:13:39,375
There is no one 18 over here with me. Thank you.

1216
01:13:39,375 --> 01:13:41,460
Thank you, clerk, please take roll.

1217
01:13:41,460 --> 01:13:43,275
Council member Xavier.

1218
01:13:43,275 --> 01:13:43,860
Aye.

1219
01:13:43,860 --> 01:13:45,540
Council member Cruz.

1220
01:13:45,540 --> 01:13:46,125
Aye.

1221
01:13:46,125 --> 01:13:47,730
Vice Mayor Ponce.

1222
01:13:47,730 --> 01:13:48,225
Aye.

1223
01:13:48,225 --> 01:13:49,515
Mayor Pineda.

1224
01:13:49,515 --> 01:13:50,265
Aye.

1225
01:13:50,265 --> 01:13:52,265
Motion passes.

1226
01:13:52,425 --> 01:13:53,715
Thank you.

1227
01:13:53,715 --> 01:13:54,750
Thank you, everyone.

1228
01:13:54,750 --> 01:13:57,210
No worries, thank you. Is there anything else that you would

1229
01:13:57,210 --> 01:14:00,450
like to share or should we move on to council member Cruz?

1230
01:14:00,450 --> 01:14:03,645
We're good? Council member Cruz,

1231
01:14:04,440 --> 01:14:06,135
you have anything you'd like to report out?

1232
01:14:06,135 --> 01:14:09,960
Yes, I attended the crossroads homeless outreach event,

1233
01:14:09,960 --> 01:14:13,890
at Hope Church, also the national night out.

1234
01:14:13,890 --> 01:14:17,595
The Kiwanis backpack and school supplies giveaway.

1235
01:14:17,595 --> 01:14:21,120
I want to say thank you to our police department for participating at all of

1236
01:14:21,120 --> 01:14:24,225
these events and also bringing up Pablo,

1237
01:14:24,225 --> 01:14:26,625
the kids love Pablo.

1238
01:14:26,865 --> 01:14:30,285
I adore Pablo too, so thank you to

1239
01:14:30,285 --> 01:14:34,680
the Police Department for coming out and supporting these events for our families.

1240
01:14:34,680 --> 01:14:36,930
Also to Mr. Mayor,

1241
01:14:36,930 --> 01:14:42,120
I want to echo you the concern about the public comment,

1242
01:14:42,120 --> 01:14:44,400
Ms. Laura Haynes,

1243
01:14:44,400 --> 01:14:47,550
I would like to request that staff follow up with

1244
01:14:47,550 --> 01:14:51,345
code enforcement to Laura Haynes residence for inspection.

1245
01:14:51,345 --> 01:14:54,360
Yes, we already are already on top of that.

1246
01:14:54,360 --> 01:14:54,930
All right.

1247
01:14:54,930 --> 01:14:56,640
Great. Thank you, manager.

1248
01:14:56,640 --> 01:14:57,885
Thank you, Council member Cruz.

1249
01:14:57,885 --> 01:14:59,400
Thank you, Mayor.

1250
01:14:59,400 --> 01:15:01,290
Vice Mayor Ponce,

1251
01:15:01,290 --> 01:15:03,165
is there anything you would like to report on?

1252
01:15:03,165 --> 01:15:04,680
I just want to say once again,

1253
01:15:04,680 --> 01:15:08,880
thank you to our chief and captains,

1254
01:15:09,405 --> 01:15:14,265
all police officers for a wonderful national night out event.

1255
01:15:14,265 --> 01:15:16,265
It was great,

1256
01:15:16,650 --> 01:15:19,770
the best one we've had yet.

1257
01:15:19,770 --> 01:15:22,650
I'm going to keep getting bigger and better.

1258
01:15:22,650 --> 01:15:29,400
Thank you to the city for sponsoring the Kiwanis Club backpack drive.

1259
01:15:29,400 --> 01:15:39,000
I volunteered there and the number of backpacks provided were not as big as last time.

1260
01:15:39,840 --> 01:15:42,165
I believe it was due to the location,

1261
01:15:42,165 --> 01:15:46,910
but there were still plenty of children that were able to get a backpack,

1262
01:15:46,910 --> 01:15:51,440
free haircuts, and a lot of information for our residents.

1263
01:15:51,440 --> 01:15:54,440
Thank you for that. Nothing else for me.

1264
01:15:54,440 --> 01:15:57,440
Thank you. As for myself,

1265
01:15:57,530 --> 01:16:00,000
I just wanted to just take a moment.

1266
01:16:00,000 --> 01:16:02,445
I know Councilwoman Xavier just mentioned this in

1267
01:16:02,445 --> 01:16:05,880
the requests of seeking out on a resolution,

1268
01:16:05,880 --> 01:16:10,500
being able to thank everyone that was there in support of our most recent incidents.

1269
01:16:10,500 --> 01:16:14,565
I understand that this has been I want to say a very challenging week for our city,

1270
01:16:14,565 --> 01:16:16,260
not just for our city staff,

1271
01:16:16,260 --> 01:16:18,390
for our first responders,

1272
01:16:18,390 --> 01:16:20,325
but also for our residents.

1273
01:16:20,325 --> 01:16:25,610
That this has been quite a moment in our history, I will say too.

1274
01:16:25,610 --> 01:16:30,450
I just wanted to be able to thank everyone,

1275
01:16:30,450 --> 01:16:32,100
especially our first responders,

1276
01:16:32,100 --> 01:16:35,925
our city staff, for all their help and support.

1277
01:16:35,925 --> 01:16:41,475
This has been quite a moment that we will remember,

1278
01:16:41,475 --> 01:16:47,865
but also just a moment where we saw just leadership being presented in many levels.

1279
01:16:47,865 --> 01:16:53,250
You saw people coming from different agencies and just providing support.

1280
01:16:53,250 --> 01:16:55,920
Also, some of the best,

1281
01:16:55,920 --> 01:16:58,500
all the residents that are affected and we do

1282
01:16:58,500 --> 01:17:01,410
appreciate their patience and understanding during this situation,

1283
01:17:01,410 --> 01:17:04,230
it wasn't necessarily what we had imagined

1284
01:17:04,230 --> 01:17:07,515
would happen in our city or within our city limits but it did.

1285
01:17:07,515 --> 01:17:13,110
But I'm thankful to everyone who took action and who stepped in, provided support,

1286
01:17:13,110 --> 01:17:16,950
provided resources, and did everything they could to

1287
01:17:16,950 --> 01:17:19,950
mitigate this issue and to help make sure that our community,

1288
01:17:19,950 --> 01:17:21,750
our public is safe.

1289
01:17:21,750 --> 01:17:27,360
With that being said, I don't have anything else that I would like to share but I wanted

1290
01:17:27,360 --> 01:17:33,600
to say that this concludes tonight's meeting and we will adjourn to Tuesday,

1291
01:17:33,600 --> 01:17:37,800
September 5, 2023, at 06:00 P.M. thank you all.

1292
01:17:37,920 --> 01:17:39,450
Thank you, Mayor, Council.

1293
01:17:39,450 --> 01:17:40,000
Thank you, goodnight.