City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes
City Council
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, July 6, 2026
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
City Attorney, Brian P. Hickey
Police Chief, Brian Bubar
City Clerk, Dorothy Gantt
Deputy City Clerk, Casey Erlenheim
Administrative Clerk, David Gonzales
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were five (5) Public Comments received for Oral Communications from the following: Allan Padilla, Ana Figueroa-Aguilar, Deborah Stein, Caroline Olsen and Judy Barrientos.
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PROCLAMATIONS
1. 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. 26-341
No Public Comments were received.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Xavier, seconded by Councilmember Cruz, that this Proclamation be Approved and Presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Cruz, Ponce, Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado5 -
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Matt Rodriguez made the following announcements:
1. The July 4 Multicultural Celebration was a success, drawing an estimated 2,100 to 2,500 attendees. He recognized the Community Services Department for its planning and coordination of the event.
2. The Police Department's July 4 fireworks enforcement efforts resulted in a significant reduction in illegal fireworks activity compared to the previous year, with no fireworks-related incidents or injuries reported.
3. National Night Out will be held on August 4, 2026, at the San Pablo Community Center.
4. The next Dumpster Day event will be held on August 8, 2026.
5. The next Movies Under the Stars event will be held on August 14, 2026, at the San Pablo Community Center.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MINUTES
2. 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. 26-331
Approved.
3. 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. 26-333
Approved.
4. 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. 26-332
Approved.
5. 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. 26-345
Approved.
PERIODIC REPORTS
6. CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-312
Approved.
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LIABILITY CLAIMS
7. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF ROSIO RICO (DOL 04/25/2026) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-323
Denied.
8. 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. 26-324
Denied.
9. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF LUCYA HALIM (DOL 12/17/2025) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-325
Denied.
10. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF LUZ MARINA CASTILLO (DOL 03/17/2026)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-327
Denied.
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CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
11. 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. 26-286
Adopted.
*Note that Councilmember Cruz recused..
Enactment No: RES 2026-112
12. 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. 26-358
Approved.
13. 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. 26-314
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-113
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14. 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. 26-348
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-114
15. 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. 26-347
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-115
16. 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. 26-339
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-116
17. 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. 26-342
Adopted.
*Note that Councilmember Ponce recused.
Enactment No: RES 2026-117
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18. 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. 26-350
Adopted
Enactment No: RES 2026-118
19. 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. 26-343
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-119
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20. 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. 26-359
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-120
Approval of the Consent Agenda
No Public Comments were received on the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Xavier, seconded by Councilmember Pineda, and approved by vote of those present, to adopt all items in the Consent Calendar. The motion passed with the noted recusals as follows:
for Item 11. 26-286:
Aye: 4 - Ponce, Pineda, Xavier and Pabon-Alvarado
Recused: 1 - Cruz
for item 17. 26-342:
Aye: 4 - Cruz, Pineda, Xavier and Pabon-Alvarado
Recused: 1 – Ponce
for all other items in the Consent Calendar:
Aye: 5 - Cruz, Ponce, Pineda, Xavier and Pabon-Alvarado * * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
21. 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. 26-340
No Public Comments were received.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Vice Mayor Xavier, that this Action Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Cruz, Ponce, Pineda, and Xavier4 -
Noes: Pabon-Alvarado1 -
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
22. 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 7:05 PM to the Special City Council meeting of Monday, July 13, 2026.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Casey Erlenheim, Deputy City Clerk