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, June 1, 2026
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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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:
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June 1, 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
PRESENTATIONS
1. 26-206 PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO REGARDING THE 2025-26 RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL EARTH TEAM
ZERO LITTER PROJECT IN SAN PABLO
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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
2. 26-258 CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 18, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
Att A - MIN 2026-05-18 CCL DRAFT.pdfAttachments:
LIABILITY CLAIMS
3. 26-265 CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF STACY HEMPHILL (DOL 04/20/26)
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
4. 26-245 CONSIDER RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE INDEPENDENT CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 FOR MEASURE S (FORMERLY MEASURE Q) AND
MEASURE K TRANSACTION & USE SALES TAX
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Receive and File Report by Minute Action Att A. 2024-25 Independent Accountant’s Report on Measure K by Maze and Associates Att B. 2024-25 Independent Accountant’s Report on Measure S by Maze and Associates Att C. 2024-25 Measure K Program Evaluation Report by Public Profit Att D. 2024-25 Measure S Program Evaluation Report by Public Profit Att E. Citizens’ Oversight Committee PowerPoint Summary, Measure K for FY 2024-25 Att F. Citizens’ Oversight Committee PowerPoint Summary, Measure S for FY 2024-25 Att G. Measure K 2024-25 Compliance and Review Statement (May 28, 2026) Att H. Measure S 2024-25 Compliance and Review Statement (May 28, 2026) Attachments:
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5. 26-261 CONSIDER RATIFYING LETTER FROM SAN PABLO VICE -MAYOR
XAVIER (ON BEHALF OF MAYOR PABON -ALVARADO) TRANSMITTED ON MAY 18, 2026, TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR NEWSOM TO
REQUEST SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FISCAL FLEXIBILITY AND VOTER
AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 7251.1 OF THE CALIFORNIA
REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE PERTAINING TO TRANSACTIONS
(SALES) AND USE TAX EXEMPTION
Recommendation: Adopt by Minute Action.
Att A. LTR - FINAL TO GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAN PABLO TUT EXEMPTION AUTHORITY 051826.pdfAttachments:
6. 26-262 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY 2026 AS NATIONAL “PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER!®” MONTH
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
Att A. PRC Parks Make Life Better Month ProclamationAttachments:
7. 26-249 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY
APPOINTMENT OF JILL MERCURIO TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION
OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR /CITY ENGINEER PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(H) AS OF MAY 1, 2026, AND DURING THE CITY ’S RECRUITMENT FOR A FULL -TIME
REPLACEMENT; (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A RETIRED ANNUITANT EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH JILL
MERCURIO PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE CALPERS
POST-RETIREMENT WORK RESTRICTIONS; AND (3) RATIFYING
STAFF’S PRIOR INITIATION OF A FORMAL RECRUITMENT TO FILL
THE POSITION OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR /CITY ENGINEER ON A
PERMANENT BASIS AND DIRECTING STAFF TO CONTINUE SUCH
RECRUITMENT EFFORTS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A. RES 2026-### Jill Mercurio New 21221h RAE Agreement bph051826 Att B. AGR Jill Mercurio New 21221h RAE Agreement
Att C. Post-Retirement Employment of CalPERS Retired Annuitants – Leave of Absence or Interim Vacant Position _ CalPERS Attachments:
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8. 26-250 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) RATIFYING THE CITY ’S APPLICATION FOR THE BAY AREA AIR DISTRICT ’S BAY REPAIR GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1,335,000; (2) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING GRANT
FUNDING, IF AWARDED; AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR CITY
PARTICIPATION IN THIS GRANT PROGRAM
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 “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 would involve 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 would 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-### BayREPAIR Grant Approval to Apply 06.01.26Attachments:
9. 26-253 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
APPROXIMATELY $ 4 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY ’S
(CNRA) CALIFORNIA CLIMATE INVESTMENTS URBAN GREENING
PROGRAM FOR THE SAN PABLO BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
(0202); (2) CERTIFYING COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS; (3) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING GRANT
FUNDING, IF AWARDED; AND (4) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR CITY
PARTICIPATION IN THIS GRANT PROGRAM
CEQA: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), the adoption of the subject resolution authorizing Public Works to submit a grant application is exempt from CEQA requirements. Under Guidelines section 15378, “project” does not include the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A. RES 2026-### CNRA Grant Funds Application - Bridge ReplacementAttachments:
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10. 26-254 CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE JANUARY 20, 2015,
PROPERTY TAX CONSULTING /AUDIT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
HDL COREN & CONE, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A- RES 2026-### HDL Consulting AGR AMN 1 Property Tax Exh 1. First amendment to agreement with HdL Coren & Cone Attachments:
11. 26-255 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO ADOPTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
ESTABLISHING AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) LOOK BACK
MEASUREMENT METHOD AND AFFORDABILITY SAFE HARBORS
FOR CERTAIN UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A. RES 2026-### ACA Policy
Att B Safe Harbors Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Administrative Policy FINAL DRAFT Attachments:
12. 26-259 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF 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 second reading; adopt Ordinance
Att A. ORD 2026-### Public Works Director DutiesAttachments:
* * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. 26-252 CUNDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3 ON THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO’S JOB VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT, AND RETENTION
EFFORTS FOR THE 2025 CALENDAR YEAR
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Conduct public hearing; Receive and file presentation Att A. AFF (June 1 Hearing AB2561) May 22Attachments:
14. 26-242 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED FY 2026-27 AND FY 2027-28 BIENNIAL (TWO-YEAR) OPERATING
BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET
PER SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 3.04.220, 3.04.240 AND 3.04.250
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: (1) Receive presentation; and
(2) Conduct the Public Hearing and receive public testimony; and (3) Direct the City Manager via minute order to prepare and finalize Resolutions for adoption of the FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 Biennial (Two-Year) Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget at the June 15, 2026 City Council Meeting for Consent Calendar approval action; and
(4) Authorize the City Manager via minute order to pursue additional fiscal and revenue sources and operational efficiencies during FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 periods.
Att A. City Manager Budget Message
Exh 1. Proposed FY 2026-27 & FY 2027-28 Biennial Budget Exh 2. Proposed FY 2026-27 & FY 2027-28 CIP Biennial Budget Exh 3. FY 2026-27 & FY 2027-28 Budget Summary
Att B. Proof of Publication
Attachments:
ORDINANCES
15. 26-174 CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 9.60 (“RENT REGISTRY”) OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE
TERMINATING THE CITY’S RENT REGISTRY PROGRAM
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Waive first reading; introduce Ordinance Att A. Proposed ORD Rent Registry Repeal_06012026Attachments:
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
16. 26-257 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING A COMMEMORATIVE FLAG REQUEST
FROM VICE MAYOR RITA XAVIER FOR THE CITY HALL FLAGPOLE
LOCATION FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OF JUNE 2026 RECOGNIZING
LESBIAN, GAY, BI -SEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUESTIONING
COMMUNITY (LGBTQ) PRIDE MONTH
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: 1. The City Manager recommends formal consideration of this commemorative flag request from Vice Mayor Xavier in accordance with the adopted City of San Pablo Policy on Display of Flags requirements adopted via Resolution 2020-061 on May 18, 2020; and/or
2. Provide further direction by majority vote.
Att A. CC Adopted Reso #2020-061 Flag Display Policy
Att B. POL Display of Flags at City Facilities 051820
Attachments:
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
17. 26-209 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
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(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, Public Health 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 ’ 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
Adjourn to the Special City Council meeting of June 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM