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
Councilmember Patricia Ponce
Councilmember Arturo Cruz
City Council Chambers
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6:00 PMMonday, May 18, 2026
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda
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. 26-233 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 17-23, 2026
AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Present Proclamation
Att A - PRC National Public Works Week May 17-23 2026Attachments:
May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda
PRESENTATIONS
2. 26-228 INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE BEEN PROMOTED FOR JANUARY 2026 -
MAY 2026
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
· DAVID GONZALES - ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK I
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
· ALLEN TAI - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES
· JASHANAE HUEY - PARATRANSIT DRIVER
· TAYLOR MELTON - COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER
POLICE
· IVANIA OROZCO - POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
PROMOTIONS
· GRIFFEN DEMPSEY, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
· CHRISTIAN LARREYNAGA - ASSISTANT ENGINEER
· CASEY ERLENHEIM - DEPUTY CITY CLERK
· VICTOR BERUMEN - MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
SUPERINTENDENT
· ERICK GUZMAN - MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
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. 26-240 CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 4, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
Att A - MIN 2026-05-04 CCL DRAFT.pdfAttachments:
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PERIODIC REPORTS
4. 26-235 CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
Att A - April 2026 Checks RegisterAttachments:
LIABILITY CLAIMS
5. 26-230 CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF LAVONDA PHILLIPS (DOL 01/06/26)
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.
6. 26-232 CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF SEBASTIAN RODRIGUEZ (DOL 04/09/26)
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.
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
7. 26-195
CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SB
1408 LEGISLATION AUTHORED BY STATE SENATOR ARREGUIN
(D-7TH) TO SUPPORT CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY’S DESIRE TO IMPOSE OR EXTEND A DISTRICT TAX BY ORDINANCE OF UP TO 1%, EVEN IF IT EXCEEDS THE 2% CAP
WHEN COMBINED WITH OTHER DISTRICT TAXES IMPOSED BY
LOCAL AGENCIES
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Authorize by Minute Order
Att A - Proposed SB 1408 Legislation (Arreguin; D-7th); last amended 041426.pdf Att B - Letter of Support from San Pablo Mayor Pabon-Alvarado for SB 1408 (Arreguin; D-7th).dotx Attachments:
May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda
8. 26-194
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE SAN PABLO CITY
COUNCIL ENDORSING THE CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT FACILITIES BOND MEASURE (MEASURE G) ON THE JUNE 2, 2026 STATEWIDE PRIMARY BALLOT
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### CCCCD MEASURE G RESO OF SUPPORT FOR JUNE 2, 2026 BALLOT 050426.docx Att B - Fact Sheet on Measure G.pdf
Attachments:
9. 26-217 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE
ENGINEER’S REPORT; (2) DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE SAN PABLO STREET
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1982-1
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27; AND (3) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 15, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### Approve Prelim Engr Rpt Set Public Hearing 05.18.26 Att B - San Pablo SLLAD No. 1982-1 Preliminary Engineer's Report Attachments:
10. 26-218 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1) ROAD
MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT FUNDING AND
PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 TO BE COMPRISED OF THE GIANT ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (0601)
AND THE SAN PABLO DAM ROAD I -80 GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT (0605)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### FY27 RMRA Project List 05.18.26 DRAFTAttachments:
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11. 26-220 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SOS RICHMOND FOR CREEK
CLEAN UP, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, JOB COUNSELING, AND OTHER
SERVICES, AS PART OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS
FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### SOS Richmond Agreement CCEP 05.06.26 Att B - AGR SOS Richmond CCEP Grant wExhibits 05.19.26
Attachments:
12. 26-229 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A SIDE LETTER TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING FOR THE SAN PABLO POLICE EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2027
BY ADDING A PROVISION FOR NOTARY PAY FOR EMPLOYEES IN
THE POLICE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT CLASSIFICATION ASSIGNED
TO BE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S NOTARY PUBLIC
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### SPPEA Notary Pay SLA
Exh 1 - SPPEA Notary Pay SLA
Attachments:
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13. 26-231 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
CONTINUE AND ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH CONTRA COSTA
HEALTH SERVICES FOR REGIONAL COORDINATED OUTREACH
REFERRAL AND ENGAGEMENT (C.O.R.E.) HOMELESS OUTREACH
TEAM SERVICES, TO IDENTIFY, ENGAGE AND CONNECT PERSONS
EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL
SERVICES FOR (1) A MULTI -CITY CORE TEAM FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, FROM JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $ 103,073; (2) FOR A SAN PABLO /RICHMOND CORE TEAM FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS, FROM JULY 1, 2026
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $ 387,621 OVER THE THREE -YEAR AGREEMENT TERM; AND (3)
APPROPRIATING $ 103,073 FROM FY 2026-27 GENERAL FUND
DESIGNATED RESERVES (GFDR FUND 110) TO FUND THE
MULTI-CITY CORE AGREEMENT
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### Core Homeless Outreach Services
Att B - FY 26-27 Multi-City County CORE Team Budget
Att C - FY 26-29 San Pablo Richmond CORE Team Budget
Att D - Contra Costa Health Services Agreement (San Pablo & Richmond) Att E - Contra Costa Health Service Agreement (Multi City) Att F - Res No. 2023-100
Att G - Res No. 2024-056
Att H - Res No. 2025-033
Att I - Res No. 2025-058
Attachments:
14. 26-236 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH
OPENGOV, INC. FOR THE ADDITION OF PERMITTING AND LICENSING
SOFTWARE SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
FOR A FOURTEEN -MONTH TERM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$73,600
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### OpenGov 05.18.26
Att B - OpenGov Proposal Date 04.29.26
Attachments:
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15. 26-238 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPOINTING MS. SARA
ORTEGA-WONG TO THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - SAN PABLO
MEASURE K AND MEASURE S CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES
FOR AN INDEFINITE TERM BEGINNING MAY 18, 2026. ( TWO
VACANCIES)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution appointing Sara Ortega-Wong to the Measure S and Measure K Citizens Oversight Committees for an indefinite term and directing staff to post a Notice of Vacancy for one remaining vacancy.
Att A. RES 2026-### MSK Committee Appointment Sara Ortega-Wong Att B. Application Wong-Ortega, Sara 2026
Att C. Measures S & K Guidelines and Criteria.pdf
Att D. Meas S & K Member Roster
Attachments:
16. 26-243 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTED POLICY ON FUNDING ONE -TIME, DISCRETIONARY GRANT
AWARDS BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR SPECIAL EVENT ACTIVITIES
AND EVENTS SPONSORED BY ELIGIBLE NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED WITHIN CITY INCORPORATED LIMITS;
AND AUTHORIZING A ONE -TIME ANNUAL FUNDING APPROPRIATION OF $ 30,0000 FROM THE FY 2026-27 CITY MANAGER CONTINGENCY OPERATING RESERVE (FUND 190), EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A - RES 2026-### Council Policy on Special Event Sponsorships and Funding for FY 26-27 051826.docx EXH A - POLICY FOR SPECIAL EVENT SPONSIORSHIP GRANT AWARDS 051826.docx Att B - PPT - REV Special Events Sponsorship Policy CSSC Review 032626.pptx Attachments:
ORDINANCES
17. 26-239 ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.28, OF THE SAN
PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
CEQA: The proposed amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
Recommendation: Waive second reading; adopt Ordinance
Att A - ORD 2026-### Planning Commission Rules and ProceduresAttachments:
* * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
18. 26-234 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER AMENDING THE
SAFETY AND NOISE ELEMENT OF THE SAN PABLO GENERAL PLAN
2035 TO ADOPT THE SAN PABLO ANNEX OF THE 2024 LOCAL
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN INTO THE SAFETY AND NOISE ELEMENT
AS PART OF THE ADOPTING RESOLUTION AS REQUIRED BY
ASSEMBLY BILL 2140. THIS IS A CITY INITIATED PROJECT AND IT
APPLIES TO THE ENTIRE SAN PABLO PLANNING AREA
CEQA: This amendment to the Safety and Noise Element of the General Plan was previously evaluated in the Addenda to the 2030 General Plan EIR (State Clearinghouse #2008082069, certified on April 18, 2011) prepared for the General Plan Update 2035 (adopted on July 7, 2025), which found that there would not be any new or additional significant environmental impacts due to adoption of the General Plan Update, including the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Recommendation: Conduct public hearing; adopt Resolution Att A. RES 2026-### Noise Element AB 2140
Att B. Resolution PC26-06
Att C. Resolution 2025-043 adopting LHMP
Att D. Resolution 2025-097 adopting General Plan Update 2035 Att E. AB 2140 Fact Sheet
Att F. Email Communication from Cal OES
Att G. Proof of Publication
Attachments:
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
19. 26-246 CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING SECTION 2.08.070 OF THE SAN PABLO
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR
CEQA: The proposed amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
Recommendation: Waive first reading; introduce Ordinance Att A - Proposed Ordinance Public Works Director DutiesAttachments:
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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
20. 25-525 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 2026-007)
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 Standing Committee; Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee; Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: City-Wide Beautification Plan Ad-Hoc Subcommittee (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
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(Primary), League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Primary), West Contra Costa Mayors’ & Supervisors ’ 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, City-Wide Beautification Plan Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at ______ to the Regular City Council meeting of June 1, 2026 in memory of Allan Panganiban, City of San Pablo Public Works Director and City Engineer.