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 Chambers
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6:00 PMMonday, March 16, 2026
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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.
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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 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. 26-079 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2026 AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Present Proclamation
Att A - PRC American Red Cross Month - March 2026Attachments:
PRESENTATIONS
2. 26-088 PRESENTATION OF THE 2025 ANNUAL YEAR END COMMUNITY
SURVEY CONDUCTED BY STRATEGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (SRI)
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only
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.
MINUTES
3. 26-109 CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
Att A - MIN 2026-02-17 CC DRAFT.pdfAttachments:
4. 26-112 CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 2, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
MIN 2026-03-02 CC DRAFT.pdfAttachments:
PERIODIC REPORTS
5. 26-114 CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
February 2026 Checks RegisterAttachments:
LIABILITY CLAIMS
6. 26-099 CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF DEMARCO WOOTEN (DOL 8/10/25)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Deny the claim per the recommendation of the Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA), the City's joint risk pool.
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CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
7. 26-044 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 AS NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
IN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
Att A- ProclamationAttachments:
8. 26-054 CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING AN ACCESS EASEMENT
BETWEEN CITY OF SAN PABLO (GRANTOR) AND THE CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND REPUBLIC
SERVICES, INC (GRANTEES), TO BE LOCATED ON THE
PROPERTIES COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1050 GATEWAY AVENUE;
APN 417-310-012 (PARCEL ONE ), AND 1000 GATEWAY AVENUE; APN 417-310-013 (PARCEL TWO) IN ORDER TO FACILITATE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACCESS AND REFUSE COLLECTION
CEQA: The proposed project has been determined to be categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations (minor easement not resulting in the creation of any new parcel) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A- RES 2026-### Gateway Ave Easement
Att B - Exhibit 1 to Reso re Grant of Easement Fire & Waste Collection Attachments:
9. 26-096 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN WEST CONTRA COSTA
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (RECYCLEMORE),
A JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY, AND THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF SENATE BILL 1383 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS; AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE MOU
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### SB 1383 MOU with RecycleMore 02.26.2026 Att B - AGR SB 1383 MOU San Pablo & RecycleMore 03.16.2026 Attachments:
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10. 26-078 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY TO
THE MCNEIL PARK PROJECT (0501) IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1,000,000; AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS REASONABLY NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THE CITY’s RECEIPT OF SUCH FUNDS
CEQA: The McNeil Park project (previously called the SPARC project) has been determined to be categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15304 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 15304 exempts from environmental review “minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and /or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes.” The Project involves alteration of the site from an empty lot with demolition debris to a park, including grading, new landscaping, and minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored. The Project will not remove any mature trees; the trees within and adjacent to the Project site would be preserved in place.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### CNRA $1 Million 03.02.26Attachments:
11. 26-097 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING $ 200,000
FROM THE CALTRANS COMMUNITY CLEANUP AND EMPLOYMENT
PATHWAYS GRANT PROGRAM FOR LITTER ABATEMENT
PROGRAMS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT; AND (2)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT
AGREEMENT AND TO TAKE OTHER NECESSARY ACTIONS TO
RECEIVE SUCH GRANT FUNDING
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### CCEP Grant Accept and App. 03.16.26Attachments:
12. 26-104 CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING THE MID -YEAR BUDGET
AMENDMENT TO THE BIENNIAL 2024-26 YEAR-2 ADOPTED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 TOTALING $2,858,817
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - Resolution FY2025-26 Mid-Year Budget AmendmentAttachments:
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13. 26-107 CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION (1) RATIFYING A PRIOR REQUEST SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER ON MARCH 3, 2026; AND (2) AUTHORIZING A FORMAL REQUEST FOR THE INCLUSION OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO IN SENATE BILL 762 (ARREGUIN)
LEGISLATION, WHICH ADDRESSES AN EXEMPTION FROM STATE
STATUTORY LIMITATIONS UNDER SECTION 7251.1 OF THE
CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE PERTAINING TO
TRANSACTIONS (SALES) AND USE TAX
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A -RES 2026-### SB762 Legislation Request for Inclusion 031626.docx Att B - LTR - SENATOR JESSE ARREQUIN REQUEST FOR INCLUSION SB 762 03032026 FINAL.pdf Att C - Sb 762 Arreguin Transaction & Use Tax Jan 2026.pdf Att D - LTR - SB762 LEGISLATION FORMAL INCLUSION SAN PABLO 031726.dotx Attachments:
14. 26-110 CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HINDERLITER
DE LLAMAS AND ASSOCIATES (HDL) FOR SALES AND USE TAX
AUDITING, ALLOCATION AND AUDIT RECOVERY, ECONOMIC
ANALYSIS, FORECASTING, REPORTING, AND RELATED
CONSULTING SERVICES
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### HdL Master Services AGR Sales and Use Tax Auditing Exh 1 - Master Services Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates Attachments:
* * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. 26-055 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTING A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2025 TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE GOVERNOR ’S
OFFICE OF LAND USE AND CLIMATE INNOVATION
CEQA: California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) reporting requirements do not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in
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direct or indirect changes in the environment.
Recommendation: Conduct public hearing; adopt Resolution Att A - RES 2026-### Housing Element Progress 2025 Report Att B - 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Att C - Proof of Publication
Attachments:
16. 26-057 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDER ADOPTING A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2025 TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND The GOVERNOR ’S
OFFICE OF LAND USE AND CLIMATE INNOVATION
CEQA: Governor’s Office of Land Use and Innovation reporting requirements do not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
Recommendation: Conduct public hearing and adopt resolution Att A - RES 2026-### Approving 2025 General Plan APR
Att B - 2025 General Plan APR
Att C - Proof of Publication
Attachments:
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
17. 25-521 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 2026-008)
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: Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference (Primary); West Contra Costa Mayors’ & Supervisors’ Association (Primary); Association of Bay Area Governments (Alternate); Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference (Alternate); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation Board (Member);
Standing Committees: Community Services Standing Committee, Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee, Public Health Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo /Lytton Tribe Ad Hoc Subcommittee, Local Business Association/Group/Watch Meetings Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
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(b) Councilmember Patricia Ponce
Memberships: League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Alternate); Marin Clean Energy Board of Directors (Alternate); San Pablo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (City Council Appointee ); Sister City Manzanillo Future Board Member Designation (Primary); City Auditor Review of City Financial Statements (Alternate); Green Empowerment Zone (GEZ) for the Northern Waterfront Area of the County of Contra Costa Board of Directors (Primary)
Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee Standing Committee; Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees:
(c) Councilmember Abel Pineda
Memberships: West County Integrated Waste Management /Recyclemore JPA Authority (Alternate); West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (Alternate); Green Empowerment Zone (GEZ) for the Northern Waterfront Area of the County of Contra Costa Board of Directors (Alternate) Standing Committees: Community Services Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Local Economic and Opportunity Policy Ad-Hoc Subcommittee (d) Vice Mayor Rita Xavier
Memberships: Association of Bay Area Governments (Primary); League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Primary); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation Board (Member); West County Integrated Waste Management/Recyclemore JPA Authority (Primary); West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (Primary)
Standing Committees: Public Safety Standing Committee, Public Health Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees:
(e) Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Memberships: Marin Clean Energy Board of Directors (Primary); City Auditor Review of City Financial Statements (Primary); Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference (Alternate); West Contra Costa Mayors’ & Supervisors’ Association (Alternate);
Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee; Public Safety Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo /Lytton Tribe Ad Hoc Subcommittee, Local Economic and Opportunity Policy Ad-Hoc Subcommittee, Local Business Association/Group/Watch Meetings Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the Special City Council Meeting and Closed Session of March 30, 2026.