City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes
City Council
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, June 15, 2026
CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY/JOINT POWERS FINANCING
AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM in the Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pabon-Alvarado led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Arturo Cruz, Councilmember Patricia Ponce, Councilmember Abel Pineda, Vice Mayor Rita Xavier, and Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
Present: 5 -
Staff Present:
City Manager, Matt Rodriguez
Assistant City Manager, Maria Ojeda
Acting City Attorney, Christie Crowl
Police Captain, James Laughter
Community Services Director, Greg Dwyer
Community Services Manager, Taylor Melton
City Clerk, Dorothy Gantt
Deputy City Clerk, Casey Erlenheim
Administrative Clerk I, David Gonzales
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No Public Comments were received for Oral Communications.
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PROCLAMATIONS
1. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY 2026 AS NATIONAL “PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER!®” MONTH
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-296
No Public Comments were received for this Proclamation.
Presented.
*Note - A late submitted Oral Communication was allowed and received at this time from the following: Rajdeep Singh Sidhu
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Matt Rodriguez made the following announcements:
1. Juneteenth Holiday Closure: Offices will be closed on June 18, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth and will reopen on June 22, 2026.
2. The next Dumpster Day Event is Saturday, June 20, 2026.
3. San Pablo Scholarship Program: the City and the San Pablo Economic Development Corporation will be awarding 155 scholarships on June 25, 2026. The program has awarded a total of 536 scholarships over the past three years and this will be the final cohort funded through federal stimulus funds, with efforts underway to identify a long-term funding source to continue the program.
CONSENT CALENDAR
LIABILITY CLAIMS
2. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF MARLENE MARTINEZ (DOL 01/08/2026)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-299
Denied.
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CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
3. CONSIDER RATIFYING LETTER FROM SAN PABLO MAYOR
PABON-ALVARADO TRANSMITTED ON JUNE 2, 2026, TO STATE
SENATOR JESSE ARREGUIN (D-07) EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR
AMENDED SENATE BILL 762 LEGISLATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 7251.1 OF THE CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE
PERTAINING TO TRANSACTIONS (SALES) AND USE TAX EXEMPTION CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-300
Approved.
4. CONSIDER CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO RATIFY MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN MEALS ON WHEELS DIABLO REGION (MOWDR) AS THE LEAD GRANT APPLICANT AND THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO AS THE CO -APPLICANT FOR PURPOSES OF APPLYING FOR AND,
IF AWARDED, IMPLEMENTING AN OPPORTUNITY GRANT UNDER THE BAY
REPAIR LOCAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUND THAT WOULD BENEFIT THE
SAN PABLO COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONGREGATE MEAL
PROGRAM AND OTHER SERVICES RELATED TO THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF THE CITY’S SENIOR POPULATION
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-308
Approved.
5. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO ADOPTING THE FY 2026-27 AND FY 2027-28 BIENNIAL (TWO-YEAR) OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-301
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-083
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6. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH (1) WBA
CONSULTING & INVESTIGATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS OF HIGH LIABILITY CRITICAL INCIDENTS; AND (2) R. GIORDANO CONSULTING & INVESTIGATIONS FOR INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATIONS, FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS FROM JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $ 225,000 FOR EACH AGREEMENT OVER
THE THREE-YEAR TERM
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-266
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-084
7. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO (1) PURCHASE TWO (2) 2026 DODGE DURANGO POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES WITH EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT, TWO (2) 2026 ELECTRIC FORD MUSTANG MACH-E VEHICLES (OR COMPARABLE ), AND TWO (2) 2027 FORD F -350
PICKUP TRUCKS (OR COMPARABLE) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $397,114 USING FUND 140 AND COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENTS PURSUANT TO SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
3.16.110 (e); AND (2) DECLARE CERTAIN CITY VEHICLES SURPLUS
PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE THEIR DISPOSITION THROUGH PUBLIC
AUCTION PURSUANT TO SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
3.16.120
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-274
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-085
8. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
PURCHASE-ORDER DOCUMENTS TO INCREASE ENCUMBRANCE BY
$25,000 WITH FUTURE FORD OF CONCORD, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT
NOT-TO-EXCEED $ 75,000 PER FISCAL YEAR, FOR ONGOING POLICE
DEPARTMENT VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-276
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-086
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9. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH OPENGOV, INC. FOR THE SUBSCRIPTION OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND HOSTING OF CITYWIDE ENTERPRISE
ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR ONE YEAR FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $52,924
CEQA: this proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-275
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-087
10. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JAMES S .
PARROTT FOR THREE YEARS (FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 - 2028-29) FOR
EMS AND FIRE CONSULTING SERVICES, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OVER THE THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT NOT TO EXCEED $54,000
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-280
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-088
11. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED SUB -LEASE SUPPLEMENT NO. 9 BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FOR A TOTAL OF 52 HOURS PER WEEK OF LIBRARY SERVICES RENDERED AT THE SAN PABLO LIBRARY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AT $ 140,066, INCLUDING A REVISED 5-YEAR LEASED SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT COST ALLOCATION OF $ 25,136.72, AND SECURITY SERVICES COST
ALLOCATION OF $ 24,677.72 FOR A COMBINED TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $189,880.44
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-283
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-089
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12. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH 4LEAF, INC. FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 THROUGH 2027-28 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 384,500 OVER THE TWO -YEAR TERM FOR ON -CALL
INSPECTION, PLAN CHECK, PERMIT TECHNICIAN AND RELATED
SERVICES
CEQA: The requested action is not a project as defined by CEQA. CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 states that “project” does not include the creation of government funding mechanisms or other governmental fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 26-290
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-090
13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A TWO -YEAR CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 THROUGH 2027-28 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 150,000 OVER THE
TWO-YEAR TERM OF THE AGREEMENT, FOR ON -CALL PLAN CHECK,
PLAT REVIEW, INSPECTION, PERMIT PROCESSING AND RELATED
SERVICES
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 states that “project” does not include the creation of government funding mechanisms or other governmental fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 26-291
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-091
14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC. FOR TWO YEARS (FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 & 2027-28) FOR LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC FUNDING ADVOCACY
SERVICES, FOR A TOTAL COMPENSATION OVER TWO YEARS NOT TO EXCEED $144,000
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-281
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-092
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15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH STRATEGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC (SRI)
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029, FOR ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION NOT TO EXCEED $ 180,000 OVER THREE FISCAL YEARS (FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 - 2028-29)
CEQA: This agreement is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-310
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-093
16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS (IMC) FOR THREE FISCAL YEARS (FISCAL YEARS 2026-2027, 2027- 2028 AND 2028-2029) FOR
SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES, FOR A TOTAL COMPENSATION OVER THE THREE YEARS NOT TO EXCEED $159,000
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-313
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-094
17. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING AGREEMENT
WITH SEQUOIA ECOLOGICAL CONSULTING, INC. FOR BIOLOGICAL INSPECTION/MONITORING SERVICES THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 67,340, FOR A TOTAL COMPENSATION UNDER THE AGREEMENT AS AMENDED NOT TO EXCEED $291,552.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-309
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-095
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18. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO TO (1) AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE (RAC) JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (JPA); (2) APPROVE THE PROPOSED JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; (3) APPOINT THE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROGRAM MANAGER AS THE JPA BOARD REPRESENTATIVE AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST AS THE ALTERNATE; (4) DIRECT
STAFF TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RAC SYSTEM, INCLUDING AMENDING THE CITY ’S STORMWATER ORDINANCE; (5) AUTHORIZE THE RAC JPA TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO ESTABLISH ONE OR MORE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS (CFD); AND (6) DIRECT STAFF TO DEVELOP REPORTS ON THE JPA /CFD
PROGRESS TO BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ANNUALLY
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Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-096
19. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR
THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA; AND (2)
REQUESTING AND CONSENTING TO CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS,
AND SETTING SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-241
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-097
20. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) TO THE SAN
PABLO STORMWATER TRACKING, OPERATIONS & RUNOFF
MAINTENANCE (SP-STORM) PROJECT (0908) IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,260,600; AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE SUCH GRANT FUNDS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-251
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-098
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21. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR APPROXIMATELY $6 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM (ATP) CYCLE 8 FOR THE SAN PABLO BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (0202); (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: 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.
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Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-099
22. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF FEES FOR USE OF DAVIS PARK SPORTS
FIELDS AND CONCESSION STAND FOR THE SAN PABLO COWBOYS
YOUTH ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2026 SUMMER AND FALL SEASON
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-278
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-100
23. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAN
PABLO AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF FEES FOR USE OF THE RUMRILL SPORTS PARK KIOSK, AND A TWO -THIRDS (2/3) REDUCED FEE AT RUMRILL SPORTS PARK FOR FIELDS 1 AND 2 FOR THE SAN PABLO UNITED YOUTH SOCCER CLUB FOR THE 2026 SUMMER AND FALL
SEASON
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-279
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-101
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24. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE CITY ’S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHART FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BY: ( 1) CREATING THE NEW
CLASSIFICATIONS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST,
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT, AND SENIOR PLANNER; (2) RECLASSIFYING
MANAGEMENT ANALYST TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST,
ASSOCIATE ENGINEER TO SENIOR ENGINEER, AND ENGINEERING AIDE TO ASSISTANT ENGINEER; (3) REALLOCATING THE SENIOR PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR CLASSIFICATION TO ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN; (4)
RETITLING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR /CITY ENGINEER TO PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR PURSUANT TO CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2026-006; AND (5) AMENDING ALL SALARY SCHEDULES TO PROVIDE A TWO PERCENT (2%) COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) FOR ALL CLASSIFICATIONS AND BARGAINING UNITS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-289
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-102
25. CONSIDER (1) ADOPTING A RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING THE FY 2026-2027 BUILDING, PLANNING, AND PUBLIC WORKS USER FEE
INCREASES THE CITY COUNCIL PREVIOUSLY DETERMINED SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON JULY 1, 2026, BASED ON THE BUREAU OF LABOR
STATISTICS EMPLOYMENT COST INDEX, AND (2) ADOPTING A
RESOLUTION APPLYING THE WEST CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (WCCTAC) APPROVED INFLATIONARY FACTOR
INCREASES TO WCCTAC SUBREGIONAL TRANSPORTATION MITIGATION PROGRAM (STMP) FEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026, PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.62.040 OF THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) states that “project” does not include the creation of government funding mechanisms or other governmental fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 26-298
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-103 and RES 2026-111
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26. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO AND THE SAN PABLO LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BOARD APPROVING AND ADOPTING A REVISED INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FY 2026-27
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-302
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-104 AND RES LSA 2026-003
27. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO AMENDING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS (GANN) LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 TO CORRECT THE POPULATION
ADJUSTMENT FACTOR, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION 2025-074
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-306
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-105
28. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO APPROVING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS (GANN) LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-307
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-106
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ORDINANCES
29. ADOPTION OF 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. 26-293
Waived Second Reading and Adopted.
Enactment No: ORD 2026-007
Approval of the Consent Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Cruz, seconded by Vice Mayor Xavier, and approved by vote of those present, to adopt all items in the Consent Calendar. The motion passed as follows:
Aye: 5 - Cruz, Ponce Pineda, Xavier and Pabon-Alvarado
* * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *
PUBLIC HEARINGS
30. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE ENGINEER ’S
REPORT FOR THE SAN PABLO STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1982-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27; (2)
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR NO LATER THAN AUGUST 10, 2026; AND (3)
LEVYING ASSESSMENTS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defend by CEQA. 26-273
The public hearing opened at 6:31 PM
No Public Comments were received.
The public hearing closed at 6:31 PM
A motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Vice Mayor Xavier, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Cruz, Ponce, Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado5 -
Enactment No: RES 2026-107
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
31. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS APPROVING FY 2026-27 FINAL
GRANT AWARDS FOR THE ANNUAL SAN PABLO COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAM AND ACCEPTING THE APPROPRIATION OF $ 45,000 IN EXTERNAL FUNDING FROM THREE SOURCES AND FY 2025-26 GFDR FUND 110 FUND BALANCE TO THE FY 2026-27 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY EVENTS BUDGET TO FULLY FUND THE FY 2026-27 PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL PROGRAM APPROPRIATION OF $ 120,000 IN
ONE-TIME GRANT DISBURSEMENTS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-260
No Public Comments were received.
Adopted.
For Resolution attachment A: A motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Councilmember Cruz, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado left Chambers at 7:01 and returned at 7:02. The Motion carried by the following votes:
Aye: 4 - Cruz, Ponce, Pineda, and Xavier
Recused: 1 - Pabon-Alvarado
Adopted.
For Resolution attachment B: A motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Councilmember Cruz, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. Mayor Elizabeth Pabon -Alvarado left Chambers at 7:06 and returned at 7:07. Motion carried by the following votes:
Aye: 4 - Cruz, Ponce, Pineda, and Xavier
Recused: 1 - Pabon-Alvarado
Enactment No: RES 2026-108 and RES 2026-109
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32. CONSIDER (1) ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ACCEPTING A CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY OF SIGNATURES ON A
PETITION FOR AN INITIATIVE ORDINANCE TO IMPOSE RENT CONTROL
AND TO ESTABLISH JUST -CAUSE EVICTION CRITERIA (INCLUDING MOBILEHOMES); AND (2) CONSIDER ADDITIONAL ACTIONS TO (A) ADOPT
THE INITIATIVE ORDINANCE, (B) SUBMIT THE INITIATIVE ORDINANCE TO
THE VOTERS OF SAN PABLO AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 3, 2026, OR (C) ORDER A REPORT PURSUANT TO
ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9212
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-326
There were 8 Public Comments received from the following: Edgar Valenzuela, Ana Romero, Linda Jackson, Joe Stokley, Jennifer Rizzo, Berta Alvarez, Tomasa Espinoza and Rolanda Wilson.
Mayor Pabon-Alvarado called a recess at 7:39 PM
Meeting reconvened at 7:44 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Councilmember Arturo Cruz, Councilmember Patricia Ponce, Councilmember Abel Pineda, Vice Mayor Rita Xavier, and Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado There were two further Public Comments received from the following: Rhovy Lyn Antonio and Rhea Elina Laughlin.
Adopted.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Ponce, to Adopt Resolution attachment 1, accepting Certificate of Sufficiency. The Motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Cruz, Ponce, Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado5 -
Enactment No: RES 2026-110
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Ponce, to send the initiative Ordinance, without alteration, to be placed on the General Election ballot for November 3, 2026.
The Motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: 2 - Ponce, Pineda
Noes: 3 - Cruz, Xavier and Pabon-Alvarado
A motion was made by Councilmember Cruz, seconded by Vice Mayor Xavier, to order an impact report, pusuant to Elections code 9212, within the next 30 days and return to Council for further consideration .
The Motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Cruz, Ponce, Xavier and Pabon Alvarado
Noes: 1 - Pineda
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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
33. 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.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS
(a) Councilmember Arturo Cruz
(b) Councilmember Patricia Ponce
(c) Councilmember Abel Pineda
(d) Vice Mayor Rita Xavier
(e) Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 8:12 PM to the Regular City Council Meeting of Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM Respectfully Submitted,
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Casey Erlenheim, Deputy City Clerk