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, October 5, 2026
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PUBLIC COMMENT
How to submit written Public Comment before the City Council Meeting:
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
Copies of this Agenda and non exempt public records relating to an open session item on this Agenda will be available for public view at the City Clerk ’s Office, 1000 Gateway Avenue, San Pablo. The full complete agenda packet may also be viewed on the City website, and you may subscribe to receive Agenda ’s when they are posted at: https://sanpablo.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
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
PROCLAMATIONS
1. 26-460 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2026 AS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
MONTH IN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Present Proclamation.
Att A. ProclamationAttachments:
2. 26-463 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2026 AS NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS
MONTH IN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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Recommendation: Present Proclamation.
Att A. ProclamationAttachments:
PRESENTATIONS
3. 26-489 PRESENTATION BY CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (WCCUSD) SUPERINTENDENT CHERYL COTTON TO PROVIDE
UPDATES ON DISTRICT ONGOING INITIATIVES WITH THE GOAL OF
CONTINUING TO FOSTER STRONG COMMUNICATION AND
PARTNERSHIP WITH MUNICIPAL LEADERS
CEQA: This proposed action 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. 26-499 CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
Att A. MIN 2026-09-21 CCL DRAFT.pdfAttachments:
LIABILITY CLAIMS
5. 26-475 CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF CYNTHIA DUNHAM (DOL 11/04/25)
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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CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
6. 26-471 CONSIDER APPROVING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF
PROCLAMATION FROM CONTRA COSTA CAER (COMMUNITY
AWARENESS EMERGENCY RESPONSE) RECOGNIZING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2026 AS SHELTER-IN-PLACE
EDUCATION DAY
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve Issuance of Proclamation
Att A. PRC Shelter in Place Education Day Nov 4, 2026 Draft.pdf.docx Att B. 2026-09-03 Request from Contra Costa CAER for PRC.pdf Att C. 2026 SIP FACT SHEET.docx
Attachments:
7. 26-505 CONSIDER APPROVING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF
PROCLAMATION TO COMMEMORATE THE RECENT PASSING AND
HONOR THE LIFE OF DR. DESMOND CARSON
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve Issuance of Proclamation
Att A. PRC Carson, Dr. Desmond E.10-05-2026 DRAFT.docxAttachments:
8. 26-474 PROPOSED 2027 CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL / LOCAL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY / JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING DATES
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order
Att A. 2027 Calendar of Regular City Council_Local Successor Agency Meeting Dates.pdfAttachments:
9. 26-485 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF
THE ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS (ABAG) FISCAL
YEAR 2026-27 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$10,962 FROM GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT NO. 100-1110-43300
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A. RES 2026-### Association of Bay Area Governments FY 26-27 Annual MembershipAttachments:
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10. 26-488 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING THE SAN PABLO YOUTH
COMMISSION (SPYC) BYLAWS AND APPOINTING FIFTEEN SPYC
COMMISSIONERS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A. RES 2026-### Youth Commission Appointments 2026
Exh 1. AMN SPYC Bylaws 2026
Exh 2. Roster September 2026-March 2027
Attachments:
11. 26-490 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE COMPENSATION BY UP
TO $ 100,000, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 350,000,
UNDER THE ON -CALL MAINTENANCE AND TRADE SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AND ACCO
ENGINEERED SYSTEMS, INC. TO COMPLETE ADDITIONAL WORK
ASSOCIATED WITH THE SENIOR CENTER HVAC REPLACEMENT
PROJECT (CIP 0106)
CEQA: An environmental review analysis consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirement has been conducted. The project is considered categorical exemption under section 15301(d). A notice of exemption has been filed at the Contra Costa County recorder ’s office on March 23, 2026.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att A. RES 2026-### ACCO AGR Increase 10.05.26
Att B. AMN#2 ACCO Engineered Systems On-Call 10.06.26 Clean 092426 Att C. QTE ACCO Add'l HVAC Work 09.02.26
Attachments:
12. 26-500 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP OF $ 2,500 TO UNITED BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
FOR A MOTHER’S DAY EVENT ON MAY 27, 2027
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
Att. A RES 2026-### Special Event Sponsorship - United Business Organization Mothers Day Event Att. B Request for Maximum City Support – 2027 Mother’s Day Celebration Attachments:
* * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *
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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
13. 26-427 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 THE 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 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
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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
Adjourned at ______ to the Regular City Council meeting of November 2, in memory of Rodolfo Jose Martinez, father to Blanca Martinez -Campos, Community Services Coordinator II, and in memory of Dr. Desmond Carson, a longtime medical professional who was dedicated to serving the West Contra Costa region for over 25 years at Lifelong Medical Care and the former Doctors Medical Center in San Pablo.