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, July 6, 2026
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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July 6, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda
AGENDA MATERIALS
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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Brown Act, individuals requesting disability related accommodations should send a written request to the City ClerkCityclerk@sanpabloca .gov 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. Speaking time may not be transferred. Additional time will be provided to individuals using an interpreter to ensure equitable participation. Please fill out and submit a “speaker form ” available at the back counter in Chambers to the City Clerk. To request to speak online: Raise your hand in the Zoom application. Speakers are called in order. When we reach your name, The City Clerk will give you permission to speak and a notification will appear on your screen letting you know it’s your turn.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PROCLAMATIONS
1. 26-341 CONSIDER APPROVING AND PRESENTING PROCLAMATION
COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING POLICE SERVICES
TECHNICIAN JULIE NEMANICK ON THE OCCASION OF HER
RETIREMENT.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve and present
Att A. Proclamation Retirement - Julie Nemanick 30 Jun 2026Attachments:
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. 26-331 CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
Att A - MIN 2026-06-03 SPECIAL CCL DRAFT.pdfAttachments:
3. 26-333 CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
Att A - MIN 2026-06-01 CCL DRAFT.pdfAttachments:
4. 26-332 CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
Att A - MIN 2026-06-15 SPECIAL CCL DRAFT.pdfAttachments:
5. 26-345 CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
Att A - MIN 2026-06-15 CCL REG DRAFT.pdfAttachments:
PERIODIC REPORTS
6. 26-312 CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
May 2026 Checks RegisterAttachments:
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LIABILITY CLAIMS
7. 26-323 CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF ROSIO RICO (DOL 04/25/2026)
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.
8. 26-324 CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF AMER MAHMOUD ALHMOUD ALDABBAS (DOL 12/17/2025)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Deny the claim per the recommendation of the City Attorney.
9. 26-325 CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF LUCYA HALIM (DOL 12/17/2025)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Deny the claim per the recommendation of the City Attorney.
10. 26-327 CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF LUZ MARINA CASTILLO (DOL 03/17/2026)
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
11. 26-286 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH THE SAN PABLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 AND 2027-28 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 1,125,000 OVER THE TWO -YEAR TERM OF THE
AGREEMENT.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A. RES 2026-### AGR SPEDC FY26/27-FY28/29
Att B. AGR San Pablo EDC Econ Dev FY26-27 & FY27-28 wExA Attachments:
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12. 26-358 CONSIDER RATIFYING A LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM SAN PABLO
MAYOR PABON -ALVARADO/CITY COUNCIL AND THE NATIONAL ZIP CODE ADVOCACY COALITION FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATION S. 4505 - ZIP CODE GEOGRAPHIC INTEGRITY ACT TO CHANGE THE ZIP
CODE FOR THE CITY OF SAN PABLO INCORPORATED MUNICIPAL
LIMITS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Authorize by Minute Order
Att A. LTR - SUPPORT FOR NATIONIAL ZIP CODE ADVOCACY COALITION AND S4504 FED LEGIS 062926.pdfAttachments:
13. 26-314 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED BY
GOLDEN BAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE FULL TRASH
CAPTURE DEVICE AT WILLOW AND RIDGE PROJECT (0304) AS
COMPLETE; (2) DIRECTING A NOTICE OF COMPLETION TO BE
PREPARED AND FILED WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER; AND (3)
RE-ALLOCATING PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED UNUSED FUNDS
FROM THE FULL TRASH CAPTURE DEVICE AT WILLOW AND RIDGE
(0304) IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 23,626 TO THE SAN PABLO AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (0202)
CEQA Compliance Statement
The Full Trash Capture Device at Willow and Ridge was assessed and determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review under Section 15304(b)&(f), 15301(b)&(c), and 15302(c) of the CEQA regulations. The CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) was originally filed at the Contra Costa County Clerk Office on January 31, 2022, and a revised NOE was filed on March 13, 2024.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
RES 2026-### Full Trash Capture Accept CON Proj 0304 07.06.26Attachments:
14. 26-348 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP OF $ 1,500 TO UNITED BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
FOR A HALLOWEEN COMMUNITY EVENT ON OCTOBER 31, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A. RES 2026-### United Business Organization Halloween Community Event Att B. Event Sponsorship Request & Project Description
Attachments:
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15. 26-347 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 2,500 TO UNITED BUSINESS ORGANIZATION FOR A HOLIDAY TOY GIVEAWAY ON DECEMBER 19, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A. RES 2026-### United Business Organization Holiday Toy Giveaway Att B. Event Sponsorship Request & Project Description
Attachments:
16. 26-339 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP OF $ 5,000 FOR THE 23rd ANNUAL LYTTON CASINO
GOLF TOURNAMENT AND FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT LIFELONG
MEDICAL CARE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A. RES 2026-### Lytton Casino Golf Tournament
Att B. 2026 Lytton Casino Golf Tournament Flyer
Attachments:
17. 26-342 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING: ( 1) AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP FOR THE 2026 FIESTAS PATRIAS EVENT / LATIN AMERICAN
INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE ($5,000); (2) TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STREETS FOR THE FOR THE PARADE; (3) WAIVER OF TRAFFIC CONTROL FEES; AND (4) PROVISION OF POLICE, COMMUNITY
SERVICES, AND PUBLIC WORKS STAFF TO SUPPORT THE PARADE
(ESTIMATED $ 25,000 OF IN -KIND SERVICES) FOR A TOTAL
SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A. RES 2026-### 2026 Fiestas Patrias Sponsorship
Att B. Map-Street Closures
Att C. Parade Route Map
Att D. Parade Exit Route, Staging Area, & Horse Trailers Att E. Support Request Letter from Committee Co-Chairs
Attachments:
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18. 26-350 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP OF $1,500 TO NURTURING INDEPENDENCE
THROUGH ARTISITC DEVELOPMENT ("NIAD") FOR ITS GLAMOUR
MOVES EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A. RES 2026-### NIAD Glamour Moves Event
Att B. NIAD Sponsorship Request
Att C. Glamour Moves Event Flyer
Attachments:
19. 26-343 CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING FY 2025-26 CARRY FORWARD OF $ 472,879 OF UNSPENT FY 2025-26 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT
PLAN APPROPRIATIONS (RESOLUTION 2026-013) TO FY 2026-27 AS
COMMITTED FUND BALANCE FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE
APEX TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT, LLC, INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY REMEDIATION PROJECTS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution.
Att A. RES 2026-### Year End Closing Entries and Unspent Appropriations FY 25-26Attachments:
20. 26-359 CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO ADOPTING A CORRECTED EXHIBIT 3 FY 2026-27 AND FY 2027-28 BIENNIAL BUDGET SUMMARY TO
CORRECT THE SERVICE AND SUPPLIES EXPENSE DETAILS AND
SUPERSEDING EXHIBIT 3 PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION
2026-083
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution.
Att A. RES 2026-### Adopting the Corrected Exhibit 3
Exh 3. Corrected FY 2026-27 & FY 2027-28 Biennial Budget Summary Att B. Previous FY 2026-27 & FY 2027-28 Biennial Budget Summary Attachments:
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
21. 26-340
CONSIDER (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED
WITH RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
FRAMEWORK TO UPGRADE THE FY 2025-27 CITY COUNCIL
PRIORITY WORKPLAN, AND TO INCLUDE NEWLY RANKED,
COMMUNITY PRIORITIES AND PRIORITY -BASED BUDGETING (PBB) MODEL FRAMEWORK; AND (2) ESTABLISHING a TEMPORARY City
Council Ad -Hoc Subcommittee to coordinate with the City Manager on project progression and implementation
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Authorize by Minute Order
Att 1. DRAFT RFP Proposal – Priority Workplan Upgrade: Ranked, Priority-Based Budgeting and Building Consensus for Community-Driven Policymaking Exh A. Revised CY 2026 City Council Assignments to add new Temporary, Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Attachments:
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
22. 26-212 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;
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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, 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 Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM