PROPOSED POLICY AMENDMENTS FOLLOWING DIRECTION RECEIVED FROM CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY-SETTING WORKSHOP ON MARCH 24, 2025
Teamwork San Pablo: 2025 Year of Empowerment
DRAFT
FY 2025-27
CITY OF SAN PABLO CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY WORKPLAN
Adopted/Effective: April 7, 2025
City Council Resolution No. # 2025-XX
EXPAND HOUSING
OPTIONS
FOCUS ON
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
AND FISCAL
DIVERSIFICATION
IMPROVE PUBLIC
SAFETY
BUILD A HEALTHY
COMMUNITY
ENHANCE
COMMUNITY
RESILIENCE
2 3
TOP CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES (By Major Policy Goal)
(IN ALPHABETIC ORDER)
1. 100-199 BUILD A HEALTHY COMMUNITY
2. 200-299 ENHANCE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
3. 300-399 EXPAND HOUSING OPTIONS
4. 400-499 FOCUS ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSIFICATION
5. 500-599 IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY
MAJOR POLICY GOAL: BUILD A HEALTHY COMMUNITY:
PRIORITIES DEPARTMENT FUNDING
100. INCREASE OPPORTUNITES FOR RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL
ECONOMY (JOINTLY WITH SPEDC)
ALL TBD
101. CONTINUE DEVELOPMENT OF MULTI-DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
PRACTICES IN ALL CITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ALL GF
102. FOSTER COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS, EDUCATION, YOUTH
LEADERSHIP, AND CITY/CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE/WCCUSD
PARTNERSHIPS
CS, EDC, PD GF, MS,
TBD
103. IMPROVE CONNECTIONS TO HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIVING WITH ALL
APPLICABLE CITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
CS & EDC GF
104. FOSTER YOUTH LEADERSHIP/CULTIVATION OF THE NEXT GENERATION
OF CIVIC LEADERS CS GF
105. EXPAND SAFE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY PARK SPACE (MCNEIL PARK) AND
COMMUNITY FACILITIES (ROLLINGWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER WITH NEW ADA + UBC UPGRADES)
CS, PW FED/STATE
GRANTS;
GF
106. CONTINUE TO BUILD & SUSTAIN COMMUNITY-POLICE RELATIONSHIPS PD GF 107. TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT POLICIES AND STRATEGIES CM, CD & PW TBD 108. SUPPORT LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE, INC. IN PROVIDING ENHANCED
MEDICAL SERVICES IN SAN PABLO (POST-DMC DISSOLUTION) CS TBD 108.1 SUPPORT ONGOING REGIONAL DISCUSSION OF A NEW WEST
COUNTY HOSPITAL OR EMERGENCY ACUTE CARE FACILITY CM & CS TBD 109. DEVELOP PUBLIC FACILITIES FOR ACTIVE LIVING (PARKS, OPEN SPACE, SIDEWALKS, TRAILS, BIKE LANES, ETC.) PW GRANTS
110. ADA TRANSITION PLAN (UPDATE/IMPLEMENTATION) PW GF; GRANTS
111. SUPPORT AND ENHANCE CONTINUED RH&S PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT AND SUSTAIN CITY’S HOUSING STOCK CD, CMO GF;
GRANTS
112. SUSTAIN SAN PABLO BEACON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INITIATIVE IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH WCCUSD CM & CS MS
113. SUSTAIN THE CITY’S EXISTING SAN PABLO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WITH
NEW REVENUE SOURCE (BEFORE DEPLETION OF ARPA FUNDING AFTER 12/31/26)
CS
GF, MS,
TBD
114. RESEARCH AND EXPLORE EFFORTS AT THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
LEVEL REGARDING A MINIMUM/LIVING WAGE INCREASE FOR SAN PABLO
WORKERS AND BUSINESSES
CM
GF
115. PARTNER WITH EBMUD TO JOINTLY PROMOTE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES,
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO SAN PABLO BUSINESSES,
RESIDENTS AND SCHOOLS
CM, PW
GF
116. CONSIDER DIRECTING A NEW ORDINANCE TO ADDRESS BANNING THE SALE
OF NON -FLUSHABLE WIPES BY ALL CITY BUSINESS RETAILERS WHO SELL DISPOSABLE WIPES (I.E. DIAPER WIPES, CLEANING WIPES, COSMETIC WIPES, ETC.) TO DISPLAY “DO NOT FLUSH” LABELING ON ALL CONSUMER
PRODUCTS SOLD IN THE CITY TO ALLEVIATE THE FLUSHING OF SUCH
PRODUCTS INTO THE LOCAL SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS (AB 818: BLOOM)
CA, CDD, CE GF
4 117. ESTABLISH A LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY PROGRAM AND PLATFORM POLICY;
ADOPTION OF LEAGUE OF CA CITIES ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WITH LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS DIRECTED BY CITY COUNCIL AND CITY
MANAGER (WITH GUIDING PRINCIPLES REVIEWED ANNUALLY)
CM; League of CA
Cities
TBD
118. EXPLORE THE OPERATIONAL FEASIBILITY OF STAFF BRINGING FORWARD OF
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION EVERY TWO-YEARS BEGINNING IN THE FALL OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS’ SALARIES,
WITH NO OTHER CHANGES TO BENEFITS, TO BE CONSIDERED BY FUTURE ADOPTED ORDINANCE AT LEAST 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF EVERY
SUBSEQUENT MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD AFTER THE NOVEMBER 2024
ELECTION, AND BEFORE THE SITTING OF THE NEXT ELECTED COUNCIL PER
ALL APPLICABLE STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS
CC; CM TBD
119. EXPLORE POLICY FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING CITY IMAGE AND PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES (i.e. LAUNCH A COMPREHENSIVE
MARKETNG CAMPAIGN)
CC; CM TBD
120. STREET MAINTENANCE: CONTINUE TO SEEK NEW FUNDING SOURCES TO
ENHANCE STREET REHABILITATION, PATCH PAVING AND SLURRY SEAL PROJECTS TO FIX CITY STREETS AND TO ENHANCE CITY’S PCI INDEX.
CM; PW GF;
GRANTS;
(TBD)
121. EXPLORE NEW CITY -WIDE BEAUTIFICATION PLAN (I.E. LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE; STREET MEDIANS; STREET TREES; STREET BANNER
PROGRAM/TIED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT )
CM; PW GF;
GRANTS;
(TBD)
122. IMPLEMENT A COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR EXISTING PUBLIC ART DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REVENUE CM; PW GF; Public Art DIF
Fund
MAJOR POLICY GOAL: ENHANCE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
PRIORITIES DEPARTMENT FUNDING
201. CREATE COMMUNITY-INCLUSIVE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RECOVERY PLANS ALL GF;
GRANTS
202. IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT LONG-TERM ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP GOALS
CD, PW GF;
GRANTS
203. ASSESS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OVER THE LONG-TERM TO ASSIST
RESILIENCY PLANNING CD, PW GF
204. DEVELOP A VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACADEMY OR SERVICE PROGRAM ALL GF 205. PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND AWARENESS IN ALL CITY
PROGRAMS/SERVICES BY CREATING A COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO
STANDARDIZE PRACTICES FOR SHARING INFORMATION, PUBLICIZING CITY PROGRAMS AND MAKING SAN PABLO A PLACE TO VISIT.
ALL GF
206. SUPPORT IMMIGRATION INTEGRATION LEGISLATION, PROJECTS & SERVICES CM GF
207. CONDUCT CREEKSIDE SETBACK STUDY TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE
SETBACKS TO ENSURE PROPERTY RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NEEDS
CDD, PW GF
208. SUPPORT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND GRANT PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL
SAN PABLO BUSINESSES (IN COLLABORATION WITH SPEDC)
CM, CD, EDC GF
209. CONTINUE TO BE AN “EMPLOYER OF CHOICE” TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN
TALENT AND CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH EXCEPTIONAL
SERVICE
ALL TBD
MAJOR POLICY GOAL: EXPAND HOUSING OPTIONS
PRIORITIES DEPARTMENT FUNDING
301. UPDATE/CERTIFY THE GENERAL PLAN 2040 AND HOUSING ELEMENT CM, CD GF, GRANTS
301.1 INCREASE HOUSING PRODUCTION THROUGH ZONING (VIA THE
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND RUMRILL BOULEVARD CORRIDOR PLAN PROCESS IN 2025)
CM, CD
GF,GRANTS
301.2 INCREASE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR SAN PABLO RESIDENTS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: FEDERAL, STATE &
CM, CD, EDC,
HSA
GF,GRANTS
5 COUNTY PROGRAMS/FUNDING PARTNERSHIPS) Low/Mod
HF
301.3 PROMOTE HOUSING PRODUCTION TO MEET RHNA REQUIREMENTS (2023-2031)
CM, CD, EDC, HSA GF,GRANTS
Low/Mod
HF
301.4 EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY TO: (1) EXPAND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM(S) AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED, LOCAL RESIDENTS (WITH
APPROPRIATE FUNDING SOURCE IDENTIFIED) THAT POTENTIALLY
INCREASES HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEGALLY,
PERMITTED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) WITHIN CITY
LIMITS, AND (2) CONDUCT FURTHER LEGAL ANALYSIS AND
OPERATIONAL STUDY ON SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH SB 9
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICABLE RESIDENTIAL
ZONES WITHIN THE CITY.
CM, CD, EDC, HSA GF,GRANTS
,
Low/Mod
HF
302. EXPAND/EXPLORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS (I.E. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM; TECHNICAL CAREERS, VETERANS, ETC.) CM, CD LSA 303. DIVERSIFY AND IMPROVE THE SAFETY & QUALITY OF HOUSING STOCK CM LSA 304. ENHANCE & SUSTAIN RESIDENTIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM CD GF 305. EVALUATE ADOPTING A MICRO-HOUSING OR TINY HOUSE ORDINANCE (PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATE SOCIAL SERVICES REFERRALS) CM, CD TBD 306. IMPLEMENT CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE MOBILITY HUB PLAN AND DEVELOP
FUTURE COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS
CM, CD, & PW GF
307. EXPLORE PROTECTIONS FOR TENANTS AS OUTLINED IN CITY-ADOPTED AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY PLAN AND CITY’S ADOPTED & CERTIFIED
HOUSING ELEMENT, AND ANY APPLICABLE NEW STATE LAWS
CM; CD TBD
308. EXPLORE AND DEVELOP CITY BEAUTIFICATION EFFORTS: EXPLORE GRANT
OR LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS WITH NECESSARY ELIGIBILITY AND
FUNDING CRITERIA
CM, CD, PW TBD
309. SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF (1) CERTIFIED HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (MARCH 18, 2024); (2) ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT; (3) SAFETY AND NOISE ELEMENT UPDATE; (3) ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER CEQA, AND
THE FOLLOWING POLICY AND PROGRAM OBJECTIVES REVIEWED AT THE JULY 10, 2024 HOUSING POLICY WORKSHOP, AS FOLLOWS:
A. REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION (RHNA): Focus ongoing efforts to comply with RHNA requirements separated into four (4) affordability levels: Very Low: < 50% area median income (AMI); Low: 50 – 80% AMI; Moderate: 80 – 120% AMI; and Above Moderate: >120% AMI
• Total Regional Housing Needs Allocation for San Pablo for the new 2023-2031 cycle is 746 net new units, compared to the 449 units for the last cycle • For the year 2023, San Pablo permitted a total of 76 net new units (up from 11 in the prior year)
• A total of 609 units remain to be completed by 2031, most in Above Moderate category
CM, CDD TBD
6 B. REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION (RHNA): EXPLORE POLICY
FEASIBILITY TO ENHANCE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS TO ENSURE RHNA COMPLIANCE GOALS BY 2031.
C. HOUSING ACTION PLAN : Focus efforts on implementation of the City’s Housing Action Plan (HAP):
GOAL #1: INCREASE HOUSING SUPPLY
Facilitate production of at least 800 new homes by 2031
GOAL #2: AFFORDABILITY
Take action to address affordability and housing security for all income groups and family types in San Pablo
GOAL #3: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Equal housing opportunity for all residents of San Pablo, regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, or handicap
GOAL #4: NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT
Enhanced quality of existing residential neighborhoods in San Pablo, through maintenance and preservation, while minimizing displacement impacts
GOAL #5: SUSTAINABILITY AND HEALTH
Proactive energy conservation and waste reduction activities in all residential neighborhoods
GOAL #6: CAPACITY BUILDING
Strengthen local government institutional capacity , provide information to the community and monitor accomplishments to respond effectively to housing needs
D. OMNIBUS CODE CLEAN -UP: Focus efforts on policy implementation and timeline for completion on Omnibus Code Clean-Up to consist of:
• #1-D Revise Multifamily Minimum Parcel Size
• #1-E Facilitate Lot Consolidation
• #1-G Reduced Parking Standards
• #1-H Faith-Based Community Housing
• #1-I Shopkeeper Housing
• #2-F Mobile Home Park Conversion
• #2-G Single-Room Occupancy Hotels
• #3-A Housing for Extremely Low -Income Households and Special Needs Groups
• #3-B Emergency Shelters
• #3-C Employee Housing
• #3-D Zoning for Residential Care Facilities
• #3-E Transitional and Supportive Housing
• #3-J Low-Barrier Navigation Centers
• #3-K Density Bonus
• #3-M Definition of Family
D. HOUSING ACTION PLAN – KEY FOCUS AREAS: Prioritize efforts on developing policy/program implementation on the following key focus areas for 2024 - 20231 period, as follows:
• Complete Rumril Blvd. Corridor Plan and Amend the 23rd Street Specific Plan • Provide incentives for High -Density Infill and Missing Middle Housing opportunities
• Preserve existing Deed-Restricted Affordable Housing Units • Partner with Community Land Trust
7 • Continue robust Residential Health and Safety (RH&S) Inspection Program to promote quality housing and eliminate substandard housing • Continue Neighborhood Clean-Up and Vehicle Abatement Programs
E. Affordable Housing Strategy adopted in November 16, 2020, under the Implementation Plan organized around seven (7) core goals:
F. TENANT PROTECTIONS: (FROM MAY 7, 2024 EDHPM STANDING COMMITTEE
REVIEW)
1. Just Cause Eviction Protections (3-G)
• California law AB1482 provides protection from steep rent increases and SB567 puts further requirements on no fault just cause evictions. • City to explore adopting an ordinance codifying these protections under the San Pablo Municipal Code.
2. Awareness of Fair Housing Programs (3-H)
• Surveys indicate that San Pablo residents are largely unfamiliar with fair housing programs available to them.
• City to explore community education campaigns to raise awareness on state law and resources available.
3. Relocation Fund
• San Pablo Municipal Code 8.05.03 requires Owners to pay relocation benefits to displaced Tenants due to unsafe or hazardous living conditions. San Pablo Municipal Code 8.05.080 states that in the event the Owner fails, neglects or refuses to pay the displaced Tenant, the City may, within budget limitations, make payment of such relocation benefits and recover it from the Owner.
• City to explore establishing a Tenant Relocation Fund for this purpose.
5. Temporary Housing Fund
• The City receives calls from residents that have been unhoused through no-fault of their own asking for temporary housing assistance. • City to explore establishing a Temporary housing Relocation Fund to provide funding/temporary housing for qualified residents.
6. Landlord – Tenant Mediation Services
• The City receives calls for legal services for tenant disputes. • City to explore working with a non-profit legal services provider to help provide mediation for landlord and tenant conflicts and disputes. • City to create a Tenant page on the City website to link tenant resources.
GOAL A: SUPPORT NEW AND EXISTING HOMEOWNERS
GOAL B: SUPPORT AND PROTECT EXISTING TENANTS
GOAL C: IMPROVE HOUSING QUALITY & SAFETY
GOAL D: PRESERVE EXISTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
GOAL E: PRODUCE MORE HOUSING
GOAL F: PREVENT & REDUCE INCIDENCE OF HOMELESSNESS
GOAL G: CREATE NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDING
SOURCES
8 G. SUPPORT A FUTURE BAHFA BOND MEASURE: Support the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) proposed $20M Bond Measure:
• The proposed Bay Area bond measure will provide funding for more affordable housing and help keep existing homes affordable on the November 2024 ballot.
• Continue to work with Contra Costa County directly for future allocation of $2B to implement programs and projects identified in the Housing Action Plan
310. RENTAL PROTECTIONS: EXPLORE POLICY FEASIBILITY TO ENHANCE TENANT PROTECTIONS PROVIDED BY THE CITY TO INCLUDE:
a. JUST CAUSE EVICTION BEYOND STATE LAW (AB 1482 - CA TENANT PROTECTION ACT OF 2019); AND
b. NEW ANTI-HARASSMENT PROTECTION ORDINANCE FOR TENANTS
CM, CDD TBD
311. PURSUE NECESSARY AMENDMENTS TO CITY -WIDE GENERAL PLAN, SAN PABLO AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN, AND AFTER 23RD ST. SPECIFIC PLAN
SUNSETS TO FACILITATE NEW MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY SITES.
CM, CDD TBD
MAJOR POLICY GOAL: FOCUS ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND FISCAL DIVERSIFICATION
PRIORITIES DEPARTMENT FUNDING
400. DIVERSIFY REVENUE STREAM USING NEW EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES CM, EDC, FIN TBD 401. SUPPORT ALL SAN PABLO EDC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO SAN PABLO
COMMUNITY
CM GF
402. FIND CREATIVE WAYS OF ATTRACTING NEW BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC
INVESTMENT
CM, EDC TBD
403. CREATE A LONG-TERM, SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY PLAN FOR
MITIGATING ECONOMIC IMPACTS FROM COMPETING NATIVE GAMING CASINO PROJECTS (i.e. VALLEJO CASINO)
ALL TBD
404. IMPROVE & INSTALL NEW CITY LANDMARK SIGNAGE (NEW ARCHWAY &
ENTRY SIGNS)
CM, CD & PW TBD
405. EXPLORE AND SUSTAIN NEW REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS TO THE CITY’S GENERAL FUND;
CM, FIN GF
#405.1 REDUCE GENERAL FUND SUBSIDIES ALL GF
#405.2: ADOPT A NEW FISCAL DISCIPLINE AND FINANCIAL PRACTICE TO
MINIMIZE NEW GENERAL FUND SPENDING ON ANY NEW PROGRAM
OR SERVICE WITHOUT A NEW, FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
CONDUCTED BY CITY STAFF, INCLUDING FUNDING OPTIONS, WHILE
MAINTAINING EXISTING CITY SERVICE DELIVERY AND BUDGETED FTE STAFFING LEVELS IN THE ADOPTED FY 2024- 25 CLASS AND COMP PLAN UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027, OR UNTIL THE CITY GENERATES A TOTAL OF +$1,000,000 IN NEW, NET INCREASE IN ANNUAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE CAPACITY; AND
CM, FIN GF
#405.3: EXPLORE FEASIBILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW GENERAL FUND REVENUE MECHANISMS BY:
• GATHER AND CONDUCT POLLING AND SURVEY ANALYSIS FOR A
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL PROCESS DURING 2025 -2027
PERIOD UNDER A PROPOSED TIER I, II, AND III IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WITH NECESSARY DATA, AS FOLLOWS:
TIER I IMPLEMENTATION: (ADMINISTRATIVE – RELATED)
• MASTER FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE (WITH COST ALLOCATION
PLAN)
TIER II IMPLEMENTATION: (PROPERTY RELATED – 2025-26
PROPERTY PROTEST PROCESS)
• CITY WIDE LLAD ASSESSMENT INCREASE
CM, FIN GF
9 • STORMWATER DRAIN FEE
TIER III IMPLEMENTATION: (ELECTORATE VOTE – 2026 ELECTION
CYCLES)
• CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT (MAJORITY VOTE REQ.)
• REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX (MAJORITY VOTE REQ.)
• ½ CENT OR 1 CENT SALES TAX (MAJORITY VOTE REQ.)
• UTILITY USER TAX INCREASE (PROP. 218 SPECIAL PURPOSE
REQ.)
406. IMPLEMENT CITY-WIDE G.I.S. MAPPING PW GF
407. SUPPORT STRATEGIC POLICY OBJECTIVES OUTLINED IN THE SAN PABLO ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERYTHING DIGITAL (S.P.E.E.D) POLICY FRAMEWORK (2020-2030)
CM, IT, CD, PW TBD
408. DEVELOP MASTER PLAN FOR LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING, AND ART AT
GATEWAY ENTRANCES PW TBD
409. ADOPT & IMPLEMENT REGULATORY FRAMEWORK AND CITY PERMITTING FOR
CANNABIS COMMERCIAL USES AND IMPACTS (POST-MEASURE M)
CM, CD & PW TBD
409.1 FACILITATE FUTURE SMART CITY 5G S.P.E.E.D. NETWORK
PROJECTS, POLICIES AND SERVICES THAT CLOSE DIGITAL DIVIDE
AND PROMOTE INTERNET ACCESS AND CONNECTIVITY
CM, IT, CD, PW TBD
409.2 CITY-WIDE FIBER OPTIC/WIDE AREA NETWORK PROJECT (ALL
FUTURE PHASES) CM, IT, CD, PW GF,
GRANTS
410. CONTINUE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH FISCAL RESILIENCE,
FISCAL EXCELLENCE AND FISCAL TRANSPARENCY
ALL GF
411. IMPLEMENT ALL RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE ADOPTED CITY- WIDE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
CM, EDC, FIN GF,
GRANTS
412. SUSTAIN AND SUPPORT CITY’S SECTION 115 TRUST FUND DEDICATED TO
ADDRESS CALPERS PENSION OBLIGATIONS
CM, FIN GF, TBD
413. NEW STRATEGIC BUDGET INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS NEW STRUCTURAL DEFICITS FORECASTED FOR FY 2025-2027 PERIOD:
1. IMPLEMENT A ZERO -BASED BUDGET (ZBB) PLANNING MODEL FOR FY 2025-27 BUDGET PLANNING CYCLE TO OPTIMIZE CITY SERVICE
DELIVERY AND GENERATE ANNUAL GF OPERATING COST SAVINGS FOR ALL CITY DEPARTMENTAL EXPENSES.
2. ELIMINATE OR SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE ALL ANNUAL GF OPERATING SUBSIDIES.
3. IDENTIFY NEW GENERAL FUND ANNUAL REVENUE SOURCES.
4. NO (0) NEW FTE INCREASES AUTHORIZED DURING FY 2025-2027 PERIOD (I.E., ZERO-GROWTH; STATUS-QUO)
5. EXTEND FTE HIRING FREEZE ON ALL FTE VACANCIES DURING FY 2025 - 2027 PERIOD.
6. RE-TOOL & REVISE ADOPTED FISCAL RESILIENCY POLICY
REQUIREMENTS TO REVERSE FORECASTED STRUCTURAL DEFICITS AS ONE-TIME BALANCING MEASURES (FOR FY 2025-2027 PERIOD ONLY)
7. EXPLORE USE OF ONE -TIME FUNDS FROM GFDR FUND BALANCE TO
REVERSE FORECASTED STRUCTURAL DEFICITS AS ONE- TIME BUDGET BALANCING MEASURES (FOR FY 2025-2027 PERIOD ONLY)
8. EXPLORE ADDITIONAL FISCAL MEASURES USING FORECAST MODEL TO
REVERSE FORECASTED STRUCTURAL DEFICITS AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE CITY MANAGER
ALL DEPTS
GF
414. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, AND DESIGNATED STAFF OR PARTIES, TO RE-ADDRESS THE CITY’S ADOPTED LOCAL HIRING
AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY POLICY (PREVIOUSLY
ADOPTED VIA RESOLUTION #2018-023) TO EXPLORE POTENTIAL
AGREEMENTS OR ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO EXPAND
CMO, PW, EDC GF, TBD
10 LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF CITY -SUPPORTED MAJOR PUBLIC
PROJECTS AND SERVICE CONTRACTS.
415. EXPLORE POLICY FEASIBILITY TO EXPAND AVAILABILITY OF LOCAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS FOR CITY PROJECTS UNDER CITY’S
ADOPTED LOCAL HIRING AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY POLICY
CMO; EDC TBD
416. CREATE NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS IN
CONJUNCTION WITH SPEDC
CMO; EDC
TBD
MAJOR POLICY GOAL: IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY
PRIORITIES DEPARTMENT FUNDING
500. EMPLOY INTEGRATED EFFORTS TO REDUCE BLIGHT ALL TBD 500.1 “INCREASE SAFETY AND REDUCE COMMERCIAL BLIGHT FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES” PROPOSED FOCUS AREAS/PROGRAMS FOR
CONSIDERATION:
1. SUSTAIN SPPD BUSINESS WATCH PROGRAMS: RETAIL SHOPPING CENTERS (I.E. TOWNE CENTER, GROCERY OUTLET; COLLEGE
CENTER)
CA, CM, CD, PD,
EDC
TBD
2. SUSTAIN SPPD NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS CORRIDORS: (I.E. 23RD STREET; RUMRILL BLVD; SAN PABLO AVENUE)
3. ADOPT LEGAL REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONS TO CODE
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM: (FROM OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES &
PROPOSE NEW SPMC AMENDMENTS
(a) FOCUS: ELIMINATE EXCESS TRASH, GRAFFITI, AND ILLEGAL DUMPING (I.E. TRASH SECURITY)
(b) CONSIDER DEVELOPING A NEW BUSINESS INSPECTION
PROGRAM
5. INCREASE VACANT COMMERCIAL LOT AND VACANT
BUILDINGS ENFORCEMENT
6. SUPPORT FORMATION OF BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
(B.I.D) (SECURITY AND SAFETY)
7. SUPPORT FOR A NEW BUSINESS PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
501. STRENGTHEN EXISTING AND NEW TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS, PUBLIC
FACILITY/INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, AND FUTURE WORKPLACE
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS/SERVICES TO ENHANCE SPPD CRIME-
REDUCTION GOALS, COMMUNITY POLICING, MENTAL HEALTH, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS;
CM, IT, PD
GF
#501.1 INTEGRATE NEW 5G EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES CM, IT, PD GF, TBD 502. PRIORITIZE PROGRESSIVE & DE-ESCALATION TRAINING PD GF 503. SUSTAIN COMMUNITY POLICING PROGAMS: PD GF
503.1. SUSTAIN ESTABLISHED BUSINESS WATCH AND NEIGHBORHOOD
WATCH PARTNERSHIPS PD TBD
504. PRESERVE REGIONAL APPROACH & PARTNERSHIPS PD TBD 505. SUSTAIN “ SAN PABLO SHINES” CLEAN LITTER AND ILLEGAL DUMPING
MARKETING CAMPAIGN
PW TBD
#505.1 EXPAND EDUCATION AL AND MARKETING OUTREACH AND SEEK
NEW PARTNERSHIPS TO ERADICATE OR GREATLY REDUCE LITTER
CONTROL AND ILLEGAL DUMPING
PW TBD
506. EDUCATE & ENFORCE ILLEGAL DUMPING AT MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEXES PW GF 507. INCREASE AND PRIORITIZE GANG ENFORCEMENT AND PREVENTION PD GF 11 508. SUSTAIN PRIORITY-ORIENTED POLICING (P.O.P.) PROGRAM PD GF 508.1. ENHANCE YOUTH ENGAGEMENT THROUGH J.E.W.L. AND POLICE
ACTIVITIES PROGRAM PD MS
508.2. TO EXPLORE THE VIABILITY OF A JOINT NEW MENTAL HEALTH
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (WCCUSD),
WHICH COMPLEMENTS OUR EXISTING J.E.W.L. PROGRAM (AND
MEASURE S FUNDED SERVICES), AND TO TEST THE POTENTIAL
POLICY PROGRAM IN OUR NEXT 2023 ANNUAL CITY SURVEY AND
2023 PUBLIC SAFETY SURVEY FOR COMMUNITY AT-
LARGE SUPPORT
PD
TBD
509. SUSTAIN TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM PD, PW GF
509.1. IMPROVE TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY THROUGH
ENFORCEMENT, OUTREACH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN PD, PW GRANTS 509.2. UPDATE CITY’S STREET LIGHTING MASTER PLAN (W/ PW) PD, PW GRANTS 509.3 IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITES TO INSTALL QUICK-BUILD TRAFFIC
CALMING AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT DANGEROUS
LOCATIONS AS DETERMINED BY SPPD
PD, PW GF;
GRANTS
510. ENHANCE AND DIVERSIFY HOMELESS OUTREACH SERVICES (i.e. C.O.R.E.,
OTHER PROVIDERS), AND DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT CITY-WIDE ILLEGAL
ENCAMPMENT STRATEGY
PD, PW GF
511. CONTINUE TO SUPPORT ONGOING IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY A3 REGIONAL COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH RESPONSE TEAMS (I.E.
JOINT MENTAL HEALTH AND LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES)
PD TBD
512. SUPPORT CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS; AUGMENT SPPD PROGRAMS WITH FUTURE OPIOD SETTLEMENT
FUNDS (POST-LITIGATION)
PD GF, TBD
513. CONTINUE EFFORTS TO SUPPORT HILLSIDE PROTECTION AND SUSTAIN CITY
DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE
CM, PW GF, TBD
514. EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF BANNING OR REGULATING SIDE SHOW
EVENTS WITHIN CITY LIMITS VIA ADOPTED ORDINANCE OR OTHER
ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION(S)
PD GF, TBD
515. EXPLORE FEASIBILITY OF PURSUING A PUBLIC INTEREST LAND
CONVEYANCE ON HUNTER HALL US ARMY RESERVE CENTER (SAN PABLO ARMORY) – 2600 CASTRO ROAD, SAN PABLO (NEW PW CORP YARD SITE)
CMO, PW GF, TBD
516. AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY STAFF TO EXPLORE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS ON:
(1) PHASE II - EXPLORE A REGIONAL/SUB-REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR A NEW
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTED DIVERSION (LEAD) PILOT PROGRAM WHICH
INTEGRATES A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY -BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND
SERVICES TO FURTHER REDUCE RECIDIVISM TO ADDRESS LOW -LEVEL MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES; AND
(2) EXPLORE JOINT APPLICABLE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES WITH OTHER LOCAL
PUBLIC AGENCIES IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FOR BOTH PROGRAMS &
POLICY DEVELOPMENT
PD
GF; TBD
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KEY/SYMBOLS:
ALL = ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS GF = GENERAL FUND
CA = CITY ATTORNEY HSA = HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CD = COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IT = INFO. TECHNOLOGY
CM = CITY MANAGER MC = MEASURE C FUNDING
CS = COMMUNITY SERVICES MJ = MEASURE J FUNDING
EDC = ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MS = MEASURE S FUNDING (CITY) FIN = FINANCE DEPARTMENT PW = PUBLIC WORKS
Low/Mod HF = LOW/MOD HOUSING FUNDS (RESTRICTED) TBD = TO BE DETERMINED 12