City Council
City of San Pablo
Meeting Agenda
Council Chambers
1000 Gateway Avenue
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3000
www.SanPabloCA.gov
Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Vice Mayor Rita Xavier
Councilmember Abel Pineda
Councilmenber Patricia Ponce
Councilmember Arturo Cruz
City Council Chambers6:00 PMMonday, February 2, 2026
*IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PUBLIC COMMENTS AND MEETING PARTICIPATION* NOTICE:
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Please note the following temporary change to the City's public comment procedures: Public comment by zoom or telephone will not be accepted. Public comment may be provided only in -person in Council Chambers or via email as set forth below.
PUBLIC COMMENT
At each meeting, the public has the opportunity to address the City Council on items appearing on the agenda and, for items not appearing on the agenda but within the purview of the City Council, during ORAL COMMUNICATIONS .
Persons addressing the Council must limit their remarks to three (3) minutes unless an extension or decrease of time is set. As allowed by the Brown Act, the Mayor may limit the total time for public comments to facilitate the completion of business on the agenda.
• IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT:
Any person wishing to make such address Council should first complete and deliver a "Speaker Form" available at the speaker's podium and submit it to the City Clerk identifying the agenda item. The Mayor will invite you to speak at the appropriate time when the matter is being considered. • WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public comments may also be submitted via email to [email protected]. Each email must contain in the subject line "PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT ON THE AGENDA" [or] "PUBLIC COMMENTS AGENDA ITEM No.__”. Written comments received by 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be provided in advance to the City Council and posted online with the agenda materials. During the meeting, the public may provide written public comments via email to CityClerk@SanPabloCA .gov. All written comments received after noon the day of the meeting will not be read out loud and will be provided directly to the members upon receipt and distributed with supplemental materials following the meeting. Please note that all information provided in public comments, including email addresses and any other personal information written or stated, is subject to disclosure on the broadcast of the video- or tele-conferenced meeting.
AGENDA MATERIALS
Copies of this Agenda and non-exempt public records relating to an open session item on this Agenda will be available for public view at the City Clerk ’s Office, 1000 Gateway Avenue, San Pablo. The full agenda packet may also be viewed on the City website at:
https://www.sanpabloca.gov/1400/City-CouncilLSA-Planning-Comm-AgendasMin
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Brown Act, individuals requesting disability -related accommodations should send a written request to the City Clerk by email, preferably the day prior to the meeting .
The e -mail subject line should read “ADA Accommodation Request” and include your name, address, telephone number, and a description of the request. Notification as early as possible in advance of the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Requests may also be made by calling the City Clerk’s Office at (510) 215-3000.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time for comments on any item within the Council ’s subject matter jurisdiction, if such item is NOT listed on tonight ’s agenda. The Council may not engage in discussion or take action on any item that is not specifically listed on the agenda. Your item may be referred to city staff for investigation, report or placement on a future agenda. Persons addressing the Council are required to limit their remarks to three (3) minutes unless an extension or decrease of time is ordered. Please file your name and address with the City Clerk on forms available at the speaker’s podium.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PROCLAMATIONS
1. 26-039 CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
PROFESSOR MARK WONG FROM CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Present Proclamation
Att A - PRC Request: Mark Wong Faculty 02.02.26Attachments:
PRESENTATIONS
2. 25-530 BI-ANNUAL UPDATE FROM SAN PABLO YOUTH COMMISSION (SPYC).
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only
Att A - PRS SPYC Bi-Annual Update 020226Attachments:
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar includes routine items that are to be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is requested, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
PERIODIC REPORTS
3. 26-035 CONSIDER APPROVING THE REVISED BUDGET CALENDAR FOR THE FY 2026-27 AND FY 2027-28 BIENNIAL BUDGET
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
Att A - REVISED FY 2026-27 & FY 2027-28 Biennial Budget Calendar Att B - PROPOSED FY 2026-27 & FY 2027-28 Biennial Budget Calendar Attachments:
4. 26-037 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 15,242 TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (CAL CITIES) FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
Att A - INV League of California Cities 2026-01-09.pdf
Att B - League of California Cities Annual Report 2025
Attachments:
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
5. 25-531 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO APPOINTING NINETEEN COMMISSIONERS TO
THE SAN PABLO YOUTH COMMISSION
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### Youth Commission Appointments 2026 Exh A - Roster March 2026- August 2026
Attachments:
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6. 26-032 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1)
ACCEPTING A PRESENTATION ON THE SAN PABLO COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAM; (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO AMEND AND OPTIMIZE BUDGET RESOURCE
ALLOCATION FOR THE ANNUAL SAN PABLO COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES, PROGRAM
CRITERIA, AND POLICY CHANGES FOR FY 2026-27 PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION; (3) RECOMMENDING A TOTAL FUNDING
ALLOCATION OF $ 75,000 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DRAFT FY
2026-27 AND FY 2027-28 CITY BIENNIAL GF OPERATING BUDGET
UNDER THE CITY COUNCIL DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET
(100-110-44050) FOR SCHEDULED ADOPTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### SPCF Grant Program
Att B - SPCF DRAFT Grant Guidelines
Att C - SPCF DRAFT Grant Application
Att D - SPCF Grant Presentation
Attachments:
7. 26-029 CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED
WITH A PROPOSED IT PROJECT PLAN; (2) AUTHORIZING A
ONE-TIME FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM FY 2025-26 GFDR FUND
110 OPERATING RESERVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1,041,124 FOR IT PROJECT PLAN EXPENSES UNDER THE CITY MANAGER ’S BUDGET
AUTHORITY OR FORMAL BIDDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CONTRACT
CODE, IF REQUIRED; (3) REALLOCATING AND APPROPRIATING
$1,041,124 FROM GFDR FUND 110 FOR TO MULTI -DEPARTMENT
GENERAL FUND OPERATING FUND 100-1430; AND (4) AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THREE YEAR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH APEX TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT,
LLC, FOR REMEDIATION PROJECTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $431,165
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### Apex Technology.docx
Att B - Agreement for Consulting Services with Apex Technology.pdf Attachments:
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8. 26-025 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES FOR EDUCATION AND
OUTREACH CONSULTING FOR A POTENTIAL SALES TAX MEASURE
FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 100,000; AND (2) APPROPRIATING $ 100,000 FROM FY 2025-26 GENERAL FUND
DESIGNATED RESERVES BY BUDGET TRANSFER TO INCREASE
THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUDGET
LINE BY $100,000 TO FUND THE AGREEMENT
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### Tripepi Smith Agreement
Att B - Tripepi Smith Agreement
Attachments:
9. 26-010 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A $ 1,000 SPONSORSHIP FOR BIKE EAST BAY’S ANNUAL
BIKE-TO-WHEREVER DAY ON THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### Bike to Wherever Day 2025-01-21
Att B - REQ Bike to Wherever Day 2026
Attachments:
10. 25-546 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO DESIGNATING LCC ENGINEERING &
SURVEYING, INC. AS THE CITY OF SAN PABLO ’S CITY SURVEYOR THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### Designate City Surveyor 02.02.26
Att B LCC SOQ - San Pablo Map Checking On-Call 12.23.25 Attachments:
11. 25-526 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO ADOPTING THE ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC
(SPEED) STUDY FINAL REPORT PREPARED BY GHD AND THE
RECOMMENDED SPEED LIMITS SET FORTH THEREIN
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### Adopt E and TS and Speed Limits
Att B - City of San Pablo E and TS Speed Limits Study 2025 - Final Report - 11-21-2025 Att C - Speed Limit Summary List 2025 E and TS
Attachments:
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* * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
ORDINANCES
12. 26-026 CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO ADDING CHAPTER 9.70 (JUST CAUSE FOR EVICTION
PROTECTIONS) AND CHAPTER 9.80 (HOUSING STABILITY AND
ANTI-HARASSMENT PROTECTIONS) TO THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Waive first reading; introduce Ordinance Att A - ORD 2026-### Rental RegulationsAttachments:
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
13. 26-038 SAN PABLO PLANNING COMMISSION
A) INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS:
(1) CONDUCT INTERVIEWS, AND
(2) APPOINT COMMISSIONERS TO FILL THREE VACANCIES BY
RESOLUTION FOR A FOUR -YEAR TERM (FEBRUARY 2026
THROUGH FEBRUARY 2030) OR PROVIDE OTHER DIRECTION
TO STAFF
B) ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED
COMMISSIONERS
Recommendation: 1. Consider any public comments;
2. Conduct interviews of Planning Commission applicants individually;
3. Deliberate;
(a) Make a motion to appoint three candidates for a February 2026 - February 2030 term by Resolution; or
(b) Provide alternative direction to staff (e.g. continue advertising for opening);
4. Administer Oath of Office to appointed Planning Commissioners.
Att A - RES 2026-### Planning Commission Appointments 2026.docx Att B - Members List PC Roster
Att C - 2025-12-16 Local Appointments List - Maddy Act.pdf Att D - PC Application Gurdian, Johana Boards and Commissions 2026-01-15_Redacted.pdf Att E - PC Application Jackson, Jerome Boards and Commissions 2026-01-26_Redacted.pdf Att F - PC Application Morris, Paul Boards and Commissions 2026-01-20_Redacted.pdf Att G - Vacancy NOT Planning Commission for 2025-02-03.docx Attachments:
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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
14. 25-518 MATERIALS SUBMITTED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA WILL BE APPENDED AFTER THE COUNCIL MEETING. THIS IS NOT
AN ACTION ITEM BUT MERELY A MECHANISM FOR MATERIALS
SUBMITTED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA TO BE
APPENDED TO THE PUBLISHED AGENDA AFTER THE COUNCIL
MEETING.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS
(Approved by Resolution 2025-038)
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives to the following committees, commissions and organizations; brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the City or Agency, as required by Government Code section 53232.3(d) (AB 1234); and other reports regarding items of general interest to the City Council. The City Council may take action on other items of interest that are specifically agendized herein:
(a) Councilmember Arturo Cruz
Memberships: Marin Clean Energy Board of Directors (Alternate); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation Board (Member); Sister City Manzanillo Future Board Member Designation (Alternate); West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (Alternate);
Standing Committees: Community Services Standing Committee, Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Local Business Association/Group/Watch Meetings Ad-Hoc Subcommittee (b) Councilmember Patricia Ponce
Memberships: Marin Clean Energy Board of Directors (Primary); Sister City Manzanillo Future Board Member Designation (Primary); City Auditor Review of City Financial Statements (Alternate); Green Empowerment Zone (GEZ) for the Northern Waterfront Area of the County of Contra Costa Board of Directors (Primary) Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee, Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee
(c) Councilmember Abel Pineda
Memberships: Association of Bay Area Governments (Alternate); Green Empowerment Zone (GEZ) for the Northern Waterfront Area of the County of Contra Costa Board of Directors (Alternate); West County Integrated Waste Management/Recyclemore JPA Authority (Alternate); Standing Committees: Community Services Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees
(d) Vice Mayor Rita Xavier
Memberships: Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG/MTC) Board (Primary); Contra Costa Mayors ’ Conference (Alternate); League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Alternate); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation Board (Member); West County Integrated Waste Management /Recyclemore JPA Authority (Primary); West Contra Costa Mayors’ & Supervisors’ Association (Alternate); West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (Primary);
Standing Committees: Public Safety Standing Committee
Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo/Lytton Tribe Ad Hoc Subcommittee (e) Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Memberships: Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference (Primary); City Auditor Review of City Financial Statements (Primary); League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Primary); West Contra Costa Mayors’ & Supervisors ’
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Association (Primary);
Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee, Public Safety Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo /Lytton Tribe Ad Hoc Subcommittee, Local Business Association/Group/Watch Meetings Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the Special City Council Meeting - Closed Session of Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM in memory of Carlos Jimenez, father to Juan Jimenez, Maintenance Worker I.