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
Members of the public may view this meeting
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6:00 PMMonday, September 21, 2026
CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY/JOINT POWERS FINANCING
AUTHORITY
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments to the City Council via email at [email protected] Each email must contain in the subject line "PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT ON THE AGENDA" [ or] "PUBLIC COMMENTS AGENDA ITEM No .__”. Written comments received by 3:00 PM on the day of the meeting will be provided in advance to the City Council and posted online with the agenda materials. All written comments received after 3:00 PM the day of the meeting will be distributed to Councilmembers the next day and included with supplemental materials following the meeting.
To Speak In Person:
Members of the public may speak to the City Council about any discussion item that is on the agenda and under Oral Communications for City Business that is not on the agenda. Please fill out and submit a “speaker form ” available at the back counter in Chambers and submit it to the City Clerk identifying the agenda item. You will be invited to speak at the appropriate time when the matter is being considered. 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 .
Speaking time may not be transferred. Additional time will be provided to individuals using an interpreter to ensure equitable participation.
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AGENDA MATERIALS
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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 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. To speak when participating by phone: press *9 to raise your hand and *6 to unmute when notified. 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
PRESENTATIONS
1. 26-465 INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE BEEN PROMOTED FOR JUNE 2026 -
SEPTEMBER 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only
2. 26-464 SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF LIFE SAVING MEDAL RECIPIENTS :
SERGEANT JAVIER RIOS; OFFICER MIKE MUNOZ, OFFICER RAY
ABUAN, AND OFFICER JEFFREY LEE
Recommendation: Present Life Saving Awards
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3. 26-486 PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL BY THE SAN PABLO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF ANNUAL SERVICES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
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
4. 26-458 CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2026.
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
Att A. MIN 2026-09-08 CCL DRAFT.pdfAttachments:
PERIODIC REPORTS
5. 26-469 CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
Att A. August 2026 Checks RegisterAttachments:
LIABILITY CLAIMS
6. 26-457 CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF CSAA ASO LUZ M .
CASTILLO (DOL 03/17/26)
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.
7. 26-476 CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF FREDALYN MACHACON (DOL 08/29/26)
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.
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8. 26-482 CONSIDER DENYING AMENDED LIABILITY CLAIM OF AMINA JONES (DOL 06/10/25)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Deny the amended claim per the recommendation of the City Attorney.
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
9. 26-459 CONSIDER APPROVING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2026 AS
NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
Att A. ProclamationAttachments:
10. 26-462 CONSIDER APPROVING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2026 AS
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
Att A. ProclamationAttachments:
11. 26-480 CONSIDER RATIFICATION OF MAYOR PABON -ALVARADO’S LETTER TO GOVERNOR NEWSOM REQUESTING A VETO OF AB 1383
(MCKINNOR) LEGISLATION - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT
BENEFITS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Authorize by Minute Order
Att A. Final LTR - Request Veto AB 1383 Pension Reform Bill to Governor Newsom 091026.pdf AB 1383 McKInnor Legisaltion (Enrolled on 090326).pdf
Attachments:
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12. 26-451 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE LOCAL SUCCESSOR
AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF SAN PABLO APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH WING
AVIATION LLC FOR THE USE OF LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OWNED PROPERTY AT 3400 SAN PABLO DAM ROAD AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 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).
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A. RES LSA 2026-### WING AVIATION LLC
Att B. License Agreement.docx
Att C. San Pablo Nest Option - Site Plan and Elevations Attachments:
13. 26-481 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AND LETTER OF SUPPORT
FOR WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEASURE
V, THE SCHOOL PARCEL TAX RENEWAL, ON THE NOVEMBER 3,
2026 BALLOT
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution and authorize formal statement in support of Measure V.
Att A. RES 2026-### WCCUSD Measure V RESO OF SUPPORT 092126.docx Att B. LTR - Support for Measure V Nov2026 ballot 092226.dotx Attachments:
ORDINANCES
14. 26-470 CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO ADDING CHAPTER 9.60 TO THE SAN
PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SAN
PABLO’S RENT REVIEW PROGRAM EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2027
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Waive second reading; adopt Ordinance
Att A. ORD 2026-### Rent Review OrdinanceAttachments:
* * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
15. 26-473
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF THE REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026, DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICTS WITH THE 2026 INTERNATIONAL
CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (ICMA) ANNUAL
CONFERENCE SCHEDULED ON OCTOBER 17-21, 2026, IN LONG
BEACH, CALIFORNIA
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Receive presentation; provide direction via minute order.
Att A. 2026 Calendar of Regular City Council_Local Successor Agency Meeting Dates.pdfAttachments:
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
16. 26-426 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 (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
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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 regular City Council Meeting of October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM.