San Pablo, CA

City Council

The San Pablo City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, to act on a consent calendar of routine items, including budget and contract approvals, plus proclamations and a school district presentation. Most items are on the consent calendar, meaning they are grouped for a single vote unless a councilmember or the public pulls one for separate discussion. The agenda also includes a liability claim denial and appointments to the Youth Commission.

• Increase compensation by up to $100,000, for a total not to exceed $350,000, under the on-call maintenance and trade services agreement with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. for the Senior Center HVAC Replacement Project (CIP 0106)
• Authorize payment of $10,962 in Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) fiscal year 2026-27 annual membership dues from General Fund Account No. 100-1110-43300
• Deny liability claim of Cynthia Dunham (date of loss 11/04/25) per the recommendation of the Municipal Pooling Authority, the City's joint risk pool
• Authorize a $2,500 event sponsorship to United Business Organization for a Mother's Day event on May 27, 2027
• Amend San Pablo Youth Commission (SPYC) bylaws and appoint fifteen SPYC commissioners

Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee

San Pablo's Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee meets September 30, 2026 to hear a fiscal health assessment from municipal advisory firm NHA Advisors, LLC and to consider recommending a billboard license agreement with Becker Boards LLC on city-owned property at San Pablo Dam Road. The committee will also consider recommending that the full City Council adopt a resolution on the January 1, 2027 California minimum wage increase to $17.40 per hour and how it applies to part-time Police Cadet, Recreation Leader, and School Crossing Guard positions. Most items are recommendations to the full Council, which would make the final decisions; the NHA Advisors presentation is informational only.

• Presentation from NHA Advisors, LLC on the City's fiscal health assessment, including initial findings and next steps (informational only)
• Consider recommending a resolution approving a billboard license with Becker Boards LLC on city-owned property at San Pablo Dam Road (APN: 420-040-013) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement
• Consider recommending Council adoption of a resolution on the January 1, 2027 California minimum wage increase to $17.40 per hour and its application to part-time Police Cadet, Recreation Leader, and School Crossing Guard positions
• Approval of minutes from the July 29, 2026 Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee meeting
• Supplemental materials submitted after agenda publication will be appended after the meeting (not an action item)

Planning Commission

The San Pablo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending that the City Council adopt amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code. The changes aim to comply with state law, maintain consistency, reflect current practice, and make minor administrative and technical updates. The commission will also vote to approve minutes from its July 28 and September 1, 2026 meetings.

• Public hearing on zoning code amendments (PC26-040) to comply with state law and make minor changes
• Approve minutes from July 28, 2026 meeting (PC26-038)
• Approve minutes from September 1, 2026 special meeting (PC26-039)
• Appeal deadline for actions taken: October 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The San Pablo City Council will consider adopting a new rent review program ordinance, approving a license agreement with Wing Aviation LLC for property at 3400 San Pablo Dam Road, and ratifying a letter to Governor Newsom requesting a veto of AB 1383. The consent calendar includes routine items such as minutes, vendor checks, and liability claim denials. The council will also discuss canceling the October 19 meeting due to a scheduling conflict.

• Adopt ordinance adding Chapter 9.60 to Municipal Code establishing Rent Review Program effective January 1, 2027
• Approve license agreement with Wing Aviation LLC for Local Successor Agency property at 3400 San Pablo Dam Road
• Ratify Mayor's letter to Governor Newsom requesting veto of AB 1383 (public employees' retirement benefits)
• Adopt resolution supporting West Contra Costa Unified School District Measure V (school parcel tax renewal) on November 3, 2026 ballot
• Deny liability claims of CSAA ASO Luz M. Castillo, Fredalyn Machacon, and amended claim of Amina Jones

Community Services Standing Committee

The Community Services Standing Committee will receive updates on departmental events, programs, and services, and will consider recommending formal approval to the City Council for the San Pablo Youth Commission by-laws and appointments, declaring certain supplies and equipment as surplus property, and an update on San Pablo Soofa marketing signage. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Approve minutes of December 3, 2025 meeting
• Update on San Pablo Youth Commission by-laws and appointments for new term
• Authorize City Manager to declare surplus property per Municipal Code 3.16.120
• Update on San Pablo Soofa marketing signage

The San Pablo Community Services Standing Committee approved the minutes from its December 3, 2025 meeting and recommended that the City Council formally authorize the City Manager to declare certain supplies and equipment as surplus property. The committee also received informational updates regarding department programs, Youth Commission bylaws and appointments, and Soofa marketing signage.

• Approved minutes of the December 3, 2025 committee meeting
• Advanced a recommendation to City Council to authorize declaring certain supplies and equipment as surplus property
• Received informational update on Community Services events, programs, and services
• Received informational update on San Pablo Youth Commission bylaws and appointments
• Received informational update on San Pablo Soofa marketing signage

City Council

The San Pablo City Council will consider adopting a rent review program ordinance, updating ADU zoning standards, and amending the purchasing system thresholds. They will also discuss a potential salary increase for councilmembers and hold a public hearing on new concealed carry weapon permit fees.

• Ordinance adding Chapter 9.60 establishing a Rent Review Program effective January 1, 2027
• Ordinance amending Chapter 17.60 (ADU regulations) to reflect current state law
• Resolution authorizing $4,500,000 MTC grant application for San Pablo Avenue Bridge Replacement Project (CIP 0202)
• Resolution appropriating $100,000 from SLESF for Peregrine Technologies software license renewal
• Resolution amending Master Fee Schedule to establish CCW permit fees

The Council approved a consent calendar including resolutions for a $4.5M bridge grant application, a $100K police software license, and a $32K environmental fellow, among others. It adopted ordinances updating ADU standards and establishing a rent review program effective January 1, 2027. The Council voted 3-1 to take no action on adjusting councilmember salaries for the next term.

• Adopted ADU ordinance updating development standards (ORD 2026-009)
• Introduced rent review program ordinance effective Jan 1, 2027 (4-0)
• Took no action on councilmember salary increase (3-1)
• Adopted resolution for $4.5M MTC bridge grant application (RES 2026-150)
• Adopted resolution appropriating $100K for Peregrine software license (RES 2026-146)
• Adopted resolution for $32K BACR environmental fellow (RES 2026-145)
• Adopted resolution establishing CCW permit fees (RES 2026-154)
• Denied liability claims of Luis Estrada and Amina Jones

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session regarding proposed amendments to Title 17 "Zoning" of the San Pablo Municipal Code. These changes aim to comply with state law, maintain consistency across code sections, and implement best practices. This session is for informational purposes only.

• Study session on proposed amendments to Title 17 "Zoning" of the San Pablo Municipal Code

Planning Commission

The San Pablo Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 25, 2026 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for August 25, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM

City Council

The August 17, 2026 City Council meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM. No agenda items are listed for this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM

City Council

The San Pablo City Council will meet to decide on routine approvals, including a $249,000 city-wide beautification fund, police equipment contracts totaling $556,400, and infrastructure project awards. The meeting also includes a public hearing on proposed updates to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations.

• $249,000 appropriated for city-wide beautification project
• $195,000 settlement payment from Nightingale Intelligent Systems to fund police drone program
• $179,700 for officer wellness training and equipment from VigiLife
• $140,000 construction management contract for Giant Road Bridge and Pavement Rehabilitation Projects
• $626,211 construction contract awarded to VSS International for Giant Road Pavement Rehabilitation

The City Council approved a $249,000 appropriation for the City-Wide Beautification Project (4-1, with the mayor dissenting), adopted an ordinance updating accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations to align with state law, and introduced an ordinance increasing the city manager's contracting authority. The council also approved a consent calendar that included a $195,000 settlement payment for the Drone as First Responder program and a $626,211 construction contract for the Giant Road Pavement Rehabilitation project.

• Approved $249,000 for City-Wide Beautification Project (4-1)
• Adopted ADU ordinance update to reflect state law (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance increasing city manager's contracting authority (5-0)
• Adopted resolution accepting $195,000 settlement for Drone as First Responder program (5-0)
• Awarded $626,211 construction contract to VSS International for Giant Road Pavement Rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 event sponsorship for Fiestas Patrias Festival (5-0)
• Approved $179,700 Vigilife agreement for officer wellness and training (5-0)
• Approved $14,500 for Urban SDK traffic data platform (5-0)

Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee

The Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee will review funding for city beautification and changes to the city's personnel plan. The committee may recommend actions to the City Council regarding budget appropriations and staff classifications.

• Proposed appropriation of $249,000 from General Fund Designated Reserves for the Citywide Beautification Project (0505)
• Proposed establishment of an Engineering Services Manager classification
• Proposed reclassification of one vacant Senior Civil Engineer position
• Proposed authorization of a four-year limited-term Maintenance Worker I/II position funded by a U.S. EPA SP-Storm (0908) Grant

The Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee approved the minutes from their April 1, 2026, meeting. The committee also voted to refer two items to the City Council: a $249,000 appropriation for the Citywide Beautification Project and a proposed amendment to the city's classification and compensation plan.

• Approved April 1, 2026, meeting minutes (2-0)
• Referred Citywide Beautification Project funding to City Council (2-0)
• Referred classification and compensation plan amendments to City Council (2-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to update zoning standards for accessory dwelling units and consider a parcel map for a land subdivision. The body will also hold a study session regarding miscellaneous administrative amendments to the city's zoning code.

• Proposed amendment to Zoning Code Section 17.60.070 to update ADU development standards
• Vesting tentative parcel map to subdivide a 2.39 acre parcel (APN 411-330-041) into 1.97 and 0.42 acre parcels
• Study session on miscellaneous amendments to Title 17 'Zoning' of the San Pablo Municipal Code
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 23, 2026

Community Services Standing Committee

The Community Services Standing Committee will hold a special meeting to consider two action items: a presentation and recommendation for a memorial plaque honoring former Public Works Director Allan Panganiban, and authorization for the City Manager to declare certain supplies and equipment as surplus property. The committee will also receive informational updates on community services events and programs, the Accessibility Advisory Committee (formerly Paratransit Coordinating Council), and the San Pablo Paratransit Medical Pilot Program. All action items will be forwarded to the City Council for formal approval.

• Presentation and recommendation for a memorial plaque for former Public Works Director Allan Panganiban who passed away in May 2026
• Proposal to authorize City Manager to declare surplus property under San Pablo Municipal Code Section 3.16.120
• Informational update on community services events, programs, and services
• Update on the Accessibility Advisory Committee (formerly Paratransit Coordinating Council)
• Update on the San Pablo Paratransit Medical Pilot Program

The Community Services Standing Committee meeting scheduled for July 23, 2026, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of quorum.

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will discuss and consider recommendations to the City Council on several items, including establishing a fee for concealed carry weapons permits, funding a $179,700 officer wellness program with a grant, and accepting a $195,000 settlement for a drone program. The committee will also consider grant applications from CHP and ABC totaling over $249,000 and a $247,921 agreement for dispatch software. Additionally, a presentation on the 2026 fireworks enforcement campaign will be received.

• Recommend City Council adopt a fee for CCW permits (Item 26-356)
• Recommend $179,700 appropriation from SLESF grant for Vigilife officer wellness program (Item 26-373)
• Recommend acceptance of $195,000 settlement from Nightingale for Drone as First Responder program (Item 26-388)
• Recommend acceptance of $181,173 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant and $68,118 ABC Alcohol Policing Grant (Item 26-389)
• Recommend two-year $247,921 agreement with Sun Ridge Systems for CAD-RMS software (Item 26-390)

City Council

The San Pablo City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items and several resolutions. Key actions include authorizing a $385,270 contract (with a 10% contingency) for the Giant Road Bridge Repair Project, accepting a $325,259 grant for the same project, and approving related fund reallocations. The council will also adopt agreements and amendments involving Eide Bailly LLP, Cintas Corporation, Jarvis Fay LLP, and a waste‑management authority fiscal‑year change. An informational presentation from AC Transit on agency deficits will be received.

• Adopt resolution for Giant Road Bridge Repair Project: award $385,270 contract to American Civil Constructors West Coast, LLC, with 10% contingency, total not to exceed $423,797; accept $325,259 grant and reallocate $58,538 from another bridge project.
• Adopt resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Eide Bailly LLP for up to $300,000 over fiscal years 2026‑27 and 2027‑28.
• Adopt resolution authorizing an agreement with Cintas Corporation for AED installation and maintenance at city facilities, not to exceed $77,149.
• Adopt resolution amending the legal services agreement with Jarvis Fay LLP, increasing maximum compensation by $155,000 for a total not to exceed $255,000 for fiscal years 2026‑27 and 2027‑28.
• Adopt resolution amending the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority to change its fiscal year to Jan‑Dec starting Jan 1 2027.

The San Pablo City Council approved a consent calendar adopting all items, including a $423,797 contract for the Giant Road Bridge Repair Project, a $300,000 professional services agreement with Eide Bailly LLP, and a $77,149 AED installation agreement with Cintas. The council also adopted resolutions for a Prohousing designation application and amendments to the Danco Communities development agreement for the former City Hall site. All items passed 3-0 with two members absent.

• Approved Giant Road Bridge Repair contract to American Civil Constructors West Coast, LLC, $423,797 total (3-0)
• Adopted RES 2026-123 authorizing Prohousing designation application submission
• Adopted RES 2026-124 approving $300,000 Eide Bailly LLP professional services agreement
• Adopted RES 2026-125 changing West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority fiscal year
• Adopted RES 2026-126 approving fourth amendment to Danco Communities development agreement for former City Hall
• Adopted RES 2026-127 approving $77,149 Cintas AED installation and maintenance agreement
• Adopted RES 2026-128 approving bridge repair plans, grant funds, and contract award
• Adopted RES 2026-129 increasing Jarvis Fay legal services compensation by $155,000

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposed ten-year sales tax increase to fund municipal services. They will also consider an initiative ordinance regarding rent control and just-cause eviction criteria.

• Proposed 10-year sales tax: 0.50% for five years, then 0.25% for five years
• Rent control and just-cause eviction initiative ordinance
• November 3, 2026, ballot measure considerations

The City Council voted 5-0 to place a general ten-year transactions and use (sales) tax measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot, with rates of 0.50% for the first five years and 0.25% for the next five years, then terminating. The council also voted 4-0 (with one absence) to submit a rent control and just-cause eviction initiative to voters, adopting amended language prepared by the City Attorney. A motion to submit the initiative with original language failed for lack of a second.

• Adopted resolution placing sales tax measure on Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (5-0)
• Received and filed survey results on voter support for increasing sales tax (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to submit rent control initiative to voters with amended language (4-0, 1 absent)
• Motion to submit initiative with original language failed for lack of a second

Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee

The Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee will approve minutes from its May 13 meeting and receive information on several housing initiatives. Items include a presentation on the city's application for the state’s Pro‑Housing designation, a proposed rent‑review ordinance to expand tenant protections, and a resident‑housing‑preference ordinance. The committee will also recommend authorizing the City Manager to execute a license agreement with Wing Aviation LLC for use of city‑owned land at 3400 San Pablo Dam Road.

• Approve minutes of the May 13, 2026 committee meeting (Item 26-248)
• Presentation on the city's application for the California Department of Housing and Community Development Pro‑Housing Designation Program (Item 26-334)
• Proposed rent‑review ordinance to expand tenant protections (Item 26-335)
• Local resident housing preference ordinance (Item 26-336)
• Recommend authorization for the City Manager to execute a license agreement with Wing Aviation LLC for property at 3400 San Pablo Dam Road (Item 26-285)

City Council

The San Pablo City Council will approve routine meeting minutes, deny several liability claims, and authorize multiple community event sponsorships. The council will also finalize budget corrections, carry forward IT project funds, and approve a $1.125 million contract with the San Pablo Economic Development Corporation. Additionally, the council will support federal legislation to change the city’s zip code and reallocate $23,626 from a completed trash capture project to the San Pablo Avenue Bridge Replacement Project.

• Approve $1,125,000 consulting contract with San Pablo Economic Development Corporation for FY26-28
• Support federal S. 4505 legislation to change San Pablo’s municipal zip code
• Reallocate $23,626 from the completed Willow and Ridge trash capture project to the San Pablo Avenue Bridge Replacement Project
• Authorize event sponsorships totaling $40,500 for Halloween, holiday toy giveaway, Lytton Casino golf tournament, Fiestas Patrias parade, and NIAD event
• Carry forward $472,879 in unspent IT appropriations for ongoing technology remediation projects

The City Council approved a consulting services agreement with the San Pablo Economic Development Corporation and authorized several community event sponsorships. The Council also denied four liability claims and approved a corrected biennial budget summary.

• Authorized consulting agreement with San Pablo Economic Development Corporation up to $1.125M (4-0, 1 recused)
• Approved RFP framework to upgrade City Council Priority Workplan and established an Ad-Hoc Subcommittee (4-1)
• Denied liability claims of Rosio Rico, Amer Mahmoud Alhmoud Aldabbas, Lucya Halim, and Luz Marina Castillo
• Adopted $30,000 sponsorship for 2026 Fiestas Patrias event and parade (4-0, 1 recused)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for 23rd Annual Lytton Casino Golf Tournament
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for Holiday Toy Giveaway and $1,500 for Halloween community event
• Approved $1,500 sponsorship for NIAD Glamour Moves event
• Re-allocated $23,626 from Willow and Ridge trash capture project to San Pablo Avenue Bridge Replacement

Planning Commission

The commission will review the city's application for the California Department of Housing and Community Development's ProHousing designation program. The meeting also includes the election of a Vice Chair and an introduction of the new Community Development Director.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Presentation on ProHousing designation program application
• Introduction of Community Development Director Allen Tai

City Council

The City Council holds a special meeting with one main agenda item: a presentation and consideration of a resolution adopting an administrative policy regarding disruptions of telephone or internet services during public meetings, as required by SB 707. No other business is scheduled.

• Adopt Resolution 2026-###: Policy on disruptions of telephonic or internet services during City Council meetings

The City Council held a study session on SB 707 compliance and adopted Resolution 2026-082, which establishes an administrative policy for handling disruptions of telephone or internet services during City Council meetings. The vote was 4-0, with one councilmember absent.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-082 approving administrative policy for disruptions of telephone/internet services during meetings (4-0, Ponce absent)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 biennial operating budget and capital improvement program. Consent items include authorizing up to $397,114 for six new police and public works vehicles, denying a liability claim, and ratifying a letter supporting state sales tax exemption legislation. Other actions involve consulting agreements for critical incident reviews, internal affairs investigations, and on-call inspection services.

• Adopt biennial budget for FY 2026-28
• Purchase 6 vehicles (2 Dodge Durango, 2 Ford Mustang Mach-E, 2 Ford F-350) up to $397,114
• Execute 3-year agreement with WBA Consulting and R. Giordano for police investigations, each up to $225,000
• Approve library services sublease with Contra Costa County at $189,880.44 for FY 2026-27
• Ratify letter supporting SB 762 for sales tax exemption

The council adopted a two-year operating budget and capital improvement program, approved numerous contracts and grants, denied a liability claim, and called a general municipal election for November 3, 2026. The consent calendar included vehicle purchases, consulting agreements, and grant applications for stormwater and bridge replacement.

• Denied liability claim of Marlene Martinez
• Adopted FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 biennial operating and CIP budget
• Ratified letter supporting amended Senate Bill 762
• Approved MOU with Meals on Wheels Diablo Region for grant application
• Authorized purchase of six vehicles (police and other) up to $397,114
• Authorized participation in Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance JPA
• Called general municipal election for November 3, 2026
• Approved $1,260,600 EPA stormwater grant and $6M Caltrans ATP grant application for bridge replacement

Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee

The committee will review several financial presentations intended for future City Council approval. Topics include updates to the city's investment policy, finance department operations, and a new regional stormwater compliance program.

• Amendment to the City of San Pablo Investment Policy
• Finance Department operations presentation by Edie Bailly, LLC
• FY 2026-27 GANN Appropriation Limit Report
• RFP for upgrading the City Council Priority Workplan (PBB model)
• Regional Alternative Compliance (RAC) & Joint Powers Authority formation for stormwater

The Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee approved four items for recommendation to the City Council: an amendment to the City's investment policy, a finance department operations review, the FY 2026-27 Gann Appropriation Limit report, and a regional stormwater compliance program. A request for proposals for a priority-based budgeting model failed for lack of a second. The committee also approved the April 1, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of April 1, 2026 meeting (2-0)
• Approved recommendation to City Council for investment policy amendment (2-0)
• Approved recommendation to City Council for finance operations review (2-0)
• Approved recommendation to City Council for FY 2026-27 Gann Appropriation Limit report (2-0)
• RFP for priority-based budgeting model failed for lack of a second
• Approved recommendation to City Council for regional stormwater compliance program (2-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and decide an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a conditional use permit for a retail cannabis store at an existing commercial building at 13041 San Pablo Avenue. The proposed use is in the Commercial Mixed Use District under the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan.

• Public hearing and decision on appeal of CUP for cannabis retail at 13041 San Pablo Ave (APNs 526-020-011, -014, -015)
• Staff recommends adopting resolution to uphold or overturn the Planning Commission's approval

The City Council held a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a conditional use permit for a retail cannabis business at 13041 San Pablo Avenue. After receiving 24 public comments, the council voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution 2026-081, denying the appeal and upholding the permit. The project is categorically exempt under CEQA.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-081 upholding Planning Commission approval of a conditional use permit for retail cannabis at 13041 San Pablo Avenue (5-0)

City Council

The San Pablo City Council will consider adopting resolutions to apply for $1.335 million in BayREPAIR grant funding for the McNeil Park project and approximately $4 million in California Climate Investments for the San Pablo Bridge Replacement Project. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the 2025 job vacancy recruitment efforts and the adoption of an ordinance amending the duties of the Public Works Director.

• Adopt resolution for $1.335M BayREPAIR grant for McNeil Park
• Apply for $4M CNRA grant for San Pablo Bridge Replacement Project
• Public hearing on 2025 job vacancies and recruitment
• Public hearing on FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 operating budget
• Adopt ordinance amending Public Works Director duties

The City Council approved the FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 operating and capital budgets. They also voted to repeal the city's rent registry program, despite a failed motion to retain it.

• Approved FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 operating and capital budgets (5-0)
• Repealed Chapter 9.60 Rent Registry ordinance (4-1)
• Approved Jill Mercurio as temporary Public Works Director (5-0)
• Approved $1.335M Bay Repair Grant application (5-0)
• Approved $4M California Climate Investments grant application (5-0)
• Approved Administrative Policy for ACA look-back measurement (5-0)
• Approved LGBTQ Pride Month flag display at City Hall (4-1)
• Denied liability claim of Stacy Hemphill (5-0)

San Pablo Citizens Oversight Committee Measure S (Formerly Measure Q) and Measure K

The San Pablo Citizens Oversight Committee for Measures S and K will elect a chair and vice chair. The committee will also approve minutes from two prior meetings. The main item is receiving an informational report on tax expenditures for the period ending June 30, 2025. No dollar amounts or specific projects are listed.

• Selection of chair and vice chair for the oversight committee
• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2024 meeting
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2025 meeting
• Informational report on Measure K and Measure S transaction and use tax expenditures (period ending June 30, 2025)

Planning Commission

The San Pablo Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 26, 2026 has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for June 23, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled; no items considered

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing homeless outreach team agreements totaling over $490,000, setting a public hearing for the street lighting and landscape assessment district, and endorsing state legislation to allow a transportation tax increase. They will also approve road maintenance projects, software contracts, and a policy for discretionary grants.

• Approve homeless outreach CORE team agreements: $103,073 for multi-city team (1 year) and $387,621 for San Pablo/Richmond team (3 years)
• Set public hearing for Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment District No. 1982-1 for FY 2026-27
• Authorize letter of support for SB 1408 allowing Contra Costa Transportation Authority to impose/extend district tax up to 1%
• Approve SB 1 road maintenance funding for Giant Road pavement rehabilitation and San Pablo Dam Road I-80 gateway improvements
• Adopt resolution for notary pay provision in police union MOU and approve $73,600 for OpenGov permitting software

The City Council approved consent calendar items including $490,674 in homeless outreach team contracts with Contra Costa Health Services, SB 1 road funding for two projects, and a policy for one-time grant awards. A public hearing adopted the 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into the General Plan. The council also introduced an ordinance amending Public Works Director duties and approved flying the LGBTQIA+ flag at City Hall in June.

• Approved homeless outreach contracts: multi-city team ($103,073 for 1 year) and San Pablo/Richmond team ($387,621 for 3 years) (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution approving SB 1 road funding list for Giant Road and San Pablo Dam Road improvements (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution preliminarily approving street lighting and landscape assessment for FY 2026-27, setting hearing for June 15, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved $120,000 agreement with SOS Richmond for creek cleanup and housing assistance (3-0)
• Approved $30,000 one-time grant award policy for nonprofit special events (3-0)
• Denied liability claims of Lavonda Phillips and Sebastian Rodriguez (3-0)
• Approved amended Planning Commission ordinance (ORD 2026-005) (3-0)
• Approved flying LGBTQIA+ flag at City Hall during June 2026 (3-0)

Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee

The committee will discuss replacing the current Rental Registry Ordinance with a new Rent Review Ordinance. They are also reviewing a Pro Housing designation from the state and a community benefit program funded by cannabis retailers.

• Repeal of the Rental Registry Ordinance
• Proposed new Rent Review Ordinance and Program
• Retail Cannabis Community Benefit Program
• State of California Pro Housing Designation

The Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee approved the February 19, 2026 meeting minutes and took action on three items. It referred a Pro Housing Designation application and a retail cannabis community benefit program to the City Council for formal consideration. The committee also recommended the City Council repeal the rental registry ordinance and continue drafting a new Rent Review Ordinance and program.

• Approved minutes of February 19, 2026 meeting (2-0)
• Referred Pro Housing Designation application to City Council (2-0)
• Recommended City Council repeal rental registry ordinance and continue drafting Rent Review Ordinance (2-0)
• Referred retail cannabis community benefit program to City Council (2-0)

San Pablo Community Foundation Grants Committee

The Grants Committee will nominate a chair and vice chair, then decide whether to consider late applications. They will hear oral presentations from grant applicants and deliberate to make funding recommendations for the $120,000 available in 2026/27 grant funds.

• Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair of the Grants Committee
• Decision on whether to proceed with late applications
• Oral presentations by 2026/27 grant applicants (3 minutes each plus Q&A)
• Deliberation and funding recommendations for $120,000 in available grant funding
• Approval of minutes from three prior meetings (consent calendar)

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will consider recommending to the city council several actions, including approving a $14,500 contract for traffic safety software, extending homeless outreach contracts totaling $490,694, and appropriating $398,236 for fleet vehicles. They will also receive presentations on a police training summit and National Police Week events.

• Recommendation to authorize $14,500 one-year agreement with Urban SDK for traffic safety software
• Recommendation to approve $103,073 one-year extension of Multi-City CORE homeless outreach contract
• Recommendation to approve $387,621 three-year extension of Richmond CORE homeless outreach contract
• Recommendation to appropriate $198,236 from ISF fund for police department fleet vehicles
• Recommendation to appropriate $200,000 from ISF fund for Community Development, Community Services, and Public Works fleet vehicles

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend the municipal code to allow digital fuel pricing signs as an exception to prohibited digital signs. They will also accept a $90,000 grant for Safe Routes to School improvements at E.M. Downer Elementary, and authorize a $137,080 Microsoft 365 licensing agreement. Other items include proclamations for National Police Week and National Public Works Week, and receiving a scholarship program evaluation.

• Ordinance amending prohibited digital signs to allow fuel pricing signs
• Accept $90,000 TDA Article 3 grant for Safe Routes to School at E.M. Downer Elementary
• Authorize $137,080 Microsoft 365 G5 GCC licensing agreement with Apex Technology Management
• Receive quarterly Treasurer's Report for period ending March 31, 2026
• Proclamation recognizing May 15, 2026 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week

The City Council approved a consent agenda including a regulatory sign ordinance amendment to allow digital fuel pricing signs, acceptance of a $90,000 TDA grant for Safe Routes to School improvements, a Microsoft 365 licensing agreement, and a proclamation for National Police Week. They also introduced an ordinance to amend the Planning Commission's chapter in the municipal code and received the Treasurer's report and a scholarship program update.

• Approved proclamation recognizing May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week
• Adopted resolution accepting $90,000 TDA grant for Safe Routes to School at E.M. Downer Elementary
• Adopted resolution authorizing $137,080 Microsoft 365 G5 licensing agreement with Apex Technology Management
• Waived second reading and adopted ordinance amending sign code to allow digital fuel pricing signs (ORD 2026-004)
• Waived first reading and introduced ordinance amending Title 2 Chapter 2.28 on Planning Commission
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2026 City Council meeting
• Received and filed Treasurer's report for quarter ended March 31, 2026