City of San Pablo
Meeting Minutes
City Council
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, August 3, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 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
Community Services Coordinator II, Paola Cupias-Shirazi Environmental Program Manager, Amanda Booth
Associate Planner, Griffen Dempsey
City Clerk, Dorothy Gantt
Deputy City Clerk, Casey Erlenheim
Administrative Clerk I, David Gonzales
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
One Oral Communication was received from the following: Joyce Smollett
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PROCLAMATIONS
1. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT ON AUGUST 4, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-361
No Public Comments were received.
Presented.
PRESENTATIONS
2. PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE SAN PABLO SUMMER 2026 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-101
No Public Comments were received.
Presented.
3. PRESENTATION OF THE SAN PABLO POLICE DEPARTMENT ’S FY 2025-2026 ANNUAL REPORT
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-362
No Public Comments were received.
Presented
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Matt Rodriguez will make the following announcements:
1. Dumpster Day Event (Saturday, August 8): Will be held at 2600 Moraga Road from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or until the dumpsters are full.
2. National Night Out Event (Tomorrow, August 4): Will be sponsored by the Police Department at the San Pablo Community Center, featuring food trucks, entertainment, raffles, and a car show.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pabon-Alvarado requested to pull item 5. 26-370 for discussion.
MINUTES
4. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-403
Approved.
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
6. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL (1) RATIFYING
A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE BETWEEN NIGHTINGALE
INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS, INC. AND THE CITY OF SAN PABLO; (2) AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 195,000 AS A TERM OF THE AGREEMENT; AND (3) AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF THE ACCEPTED PAYMENT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ’S
FY2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET TO FUND THE CONTINUED
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DRONE AS FIRST RESPONDER (DFR)
PROGRAM
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-367
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-131
7. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT
SPONSORSHIP OF $ 2,500 TO UNITED BUSINESS ORGANIZATION FOR THE SAN PABLO FIESTAS PATRIAS FESTIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-371
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-132
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8. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
THREE YEAR AGREEMENT WITH VIGILIFE FOR THE PURCHASE OF
EQUIPMENT, TRAINING, AND SOFTWARE TO EXPAND AND ENHANCE
OFFICER WELLNESS AND TRAINING AT A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $179,700; AND (2) APPROPRIATING $ 179,700 IN FUNDS FROM THE
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES GRANT REVENUES
FUND 210 (SLESF)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-374
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-133
9. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE GIANT ROAD BRIDGE REPAIR
PROJECT (0200) AND THE GIANT ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (0601) IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 140,000 WITH A 15%
CONTINGENCY, FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $ 161,000; AND (2) TRANSFERRING FY 2026-27 PUBLIC WORKS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OPERATING BUDGET FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $ 64,400 TO THE GIANT ROAD BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT AND IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 96,600 TO THE GIANT ROAD PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT
CEQA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: The Giant Road Bridge Repair Project was assessed and determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review under Section 15301(d) of the CEQA Regulations. The CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) was originally filed at the Contra Costa County Clerk ’s Office on June 18, 2021. The Giant Road Rehabilitation Project was assessed and determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review under Section 15301(c)&(d) and 15304(f) of the CEQA Guidelines. The NOE was originally filed at the Contra Costa County Clerk’s Office on August 11, 2021. 26-382
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-134
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10. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028, AT A BUDGETED COST NOT TO EXCEED $ 247,921, TO FULFILL THE
CONTINUED PROVISION OF CAD -RMS SOFTWARE SUPPORT SERVICES
AS OUTLINED WITHIN THE EXISTING TRI -CITY DISPATCH SERVICES AND
CAD-RMS AGREEMENT
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-402
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-135
11. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE
NEGOTIATIONS AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PARTNERS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1411 RUMRILL
BOULEVARD EXTENDING THE PERIOD FOR NEGOTIATION OF A
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY SIXTY DAYS
CEQA: This proposed action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(B)(5).
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Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-136
12. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE GIANT ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION (CIP 0601); (2) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING ONE BAY AREA GRANT 2 (OBAG 2) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 618,000 TO THE PROJECT; (3) AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO VSS INTERNATIONAL, INC ., IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 626,211 WITH A 15% CONTINGENCY FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT $ 720,143; AND (4)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT WITH VSS INTERNATIONAL, LLC
CEQA Compliance Statement: The Giant Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project was assessed and determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review under Section 15301(c)&(d) and 15304(f) of the CEQA Regulations. The CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) was originally filed at the Contra Costa County Clerk’s Office on August 11, 2021.
26-405
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-137
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13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY
PATROL FOR THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM;, (2)
ACCEPTING UP TO $ 181,174 IN GRANT FUNDING REIMBURSEMENTS OVER THE DURATION OF THE GRANT PERIOD FROM JULY 1,2026 - JUNE 30, 2027, TO FUND GRANT -APPROVED OUTREACH AND ENFORCEMENT
OPERATIONS, EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION, AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR SAN PABLO POLICE PERSONNEL; AND (3) APPROPRIATING
REIMBURSED GRANT FUNDING TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FY
2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET, TO SUPPORT A CONTINUED STRATEGIC
AND COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH FOR THE EDUCATION, PREVENTION,
AND ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS RELATED TO DRIVING UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS, INCLUDING CANNABIS
AND CANNABIS PRODUCTS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-406
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-138
14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN TO: ( 1) ESTABLISH THE ENGINEERING
SERVICES MANAGER CLASSIFICATION AND RECLASSIFY ONE VACANT SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER POSITION; AND (2) AUTHORIZE A FULL -TIME
FOUR-YEAR LIMITED -TERM MAINTENANCE WORKER I /II POSITION FUNDED THROUGH THE U .S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SP-STORM (0908) GRANT
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-407
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-139
15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROPRIATING $ 14,500 FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES GRANT FUND 210 (SLESF) FOR THE
PURCHASE AND PROCUREMENT OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT
GEOSPATIAL AI TRAFFIC DATA PLATFORM FROM URBAN SDK
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-408
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-140
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16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATION S. 4505 - ( ERNST-R-IA) - A BILL TO REQUIRE THE
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO DESIGNATE ZIP CODES FOR
CERTAIN COMMUNITIES, WHICH INCLUDES THE INCORPORATED
MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO, CALIFORNIA
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-409
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-141
17. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPROVING A LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH WING AVIATION LLC FOR THE USE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 3400 SAN PABLO DAM ROAD AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
CEQA: This proposed action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15303 (New Construction of Small Structures).
26-264
Adopted.
Enactment No: RES 2026-142
No Public Comments were received on the Consent Calendar.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Ponce, 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: Cruz, Ponce, Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado5 - * * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *
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CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
5. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) APPROPRIATING FY 2026-27 GENERAL FUND
DESIGNATED RESERVES (FUND 110) IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 249,000 TO THE CITY -WIDE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT (0505): ( 2) APPROVING FY 2026-27 DESIGNATED CAPITAL PROJECT ALLOCATIONS; AND (3) AMENDING THE ADOPTED FY 2026-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM BUDGET, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 3, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-370
No Public Comments were received.
It was moved by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Councilmember Pineda, to adopt this Resolution .
The motion passed as follows:
Aye: Cruz, Ponce, Pineda, and Xavier4 -
Noes: Pabon-Alvarado1 -
Enactment No: RES 2026-130
PUBLIC HEARINGS
18. CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING THE SAN PABLO ZONING CODE,
CHAPTER 17.60, SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL USES, SECTION 17.60.070,
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, TO UPDATE DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS IN ORDER TO REFLECT CURRENT
STATE LAW AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS (ADUS).
CEQA: This amendment to the ADU regulations in the Zoning Ordinance is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17, which exempts the adoption of accessory dwelling unit ordinances.
26-401
Public Hearing opened at 8:13 PM
No Public Comments were received
Public Hearing Closed at 8:13 PM
A motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Vice Mayor Xavier, to Waive First Reading and Introduce this Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Cruz, Ponce, Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado5 -
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ORDINANCES
19. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING CHAPTER 3.16 OF THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE TO (1) INCREASE THE CITY MANAGER ’S CONTRACTING AUTHORITY; (2)
INCREASE MONETARY THRESHOLDS RELATED TO PUBLIC PROJECT
BIDDING TO ALIGN WITH CURRENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA
THRESHOLDS; AND (3) INCREASE THE MONETARY THRESHOLDS
RELATED TO FORMAL AND INFORMAL PROCUREMENT OF NON -PUBLIC
PROJECTS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-337
No Public Comments were received.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Xavier, seconded by Councilmember Ponce, to Waive First Reading and Introduce this Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Cruz, Ponce, Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado5 -
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
20. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE
DONATIONS AND AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO INSTALL A MEMORIAL
PLAQUE IN HONOR OF FORMER PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ALLAN
PANGANIBAN
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-412
No Public Comments were received.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Councilmember Pineda, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Cruz, Ponce, Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado5 -
Enactment No: RES 2026-143
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
21. 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
Vice Mayor Xavier requested that the Meeting be Adjourned in honor of Former San Pablo Police Commander Gene Alameda.
(e) Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Mayor Pabon -Alvarado, to adjourn the meeting in memory of Former San Pablo Police Commander, Gene Alameda. The motion passed as follows:
Aye: 5 - Cruz, Ponce, Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado Adjourned at 8:59 PM to the Regular City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in memory of Sandra Wilson-Binder, mother to Public Works Maintenance Worker, Leland Grant; and Former San Pablo Police Commander, Gene Alameda.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Casey Erlenheim, Deputy City Clerk