San Pablo, CA

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

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

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.

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 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

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)

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

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three major items: amending the ADU zoning code to align with state law, adopting the 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into the General Plan, and finding conformity for the FY 2027-2028 Capital Improvement Program. They will also receive presentations on the Housing Element and General Plan annual progress reports, and select a vice chair.

• Amend Zoning Code Section 17.60.070 for accessory dwelling units to reflect current state law
• Adopt San Pablo Annex of the 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into Safety and Noise Element (AB 2140)
• Find General Plan conformity for Fiscal Years 2027-2028 Capital Improvement Program (citywide)
• Presentation of Housing Element Annual Progress Report for calendar year 2025
• Selection of vice chair

City Council

The council will consider committing $3 million from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund for affordable housing at 13717 San Pablo Avenue. It will also ratify a letter to Governor Newsom opposing a proposed Vallejo casino project and its impacts on San Pablo's gaming partnership. Other actions include approvals for senior center HVAC and flooring project ($359,000 total), a credit card convenience fee pass-through, and a library self-service Sunday agreement.

• $3M affordable housing funding commitment at 13717 San Pablo Ave
• Ratify letter opposing proposed Vallejo casino project
• Senior center HVAC and flooring project: up to $359,000 in equipment, installation, and flooring
• Authorize transfer of credit card convenience fees to consumers
• Letter of agreement for self-service Sundays at San Pablo Library

The City Council adopted an ordinance amending the zoning code to permit residential development and sensitive uses (schools, daycares, hospitals, parks) within the Air Quality Health Risk Overlay District (D3) subject to conditions. The council also approved a $3 million funding commitment for affordable housing at 13717 San Pablo Avenue and increased the construction contingency for the police headquarters project. Consent items included approval of minutes, vendor checks, and several resolutions such as the San Pablo Dam Road Gateway Improvement Project contract award.

• Adopted zoning code amendment allowing residential and sensitive uses in Air Quality Overlay District (ORD 2026-002)
• Approved $3,000,000 funding commitment for affordable housing at 13717 San Pablo Avenue (RES LSA 2026-002)
• Increased construction contingency for police headquarters project to 10%, total authorization $42,340,646 (RES 2026-061)
• Awarded $561,850 contract to Terocons Inc. for San Pablo Dam Road Gateway Improvement Phase 1 (RES 2026-059)
• Authorized $35,600 for Senior Center HVAC and flooring replacement (RES 2026-052)
• Adopted resolutions for Contra Costa Clean Water Program agreements (RES 2026-053, 054)
• Approved transfer of credit card convenience fees to consumers (RES 2026-055)
• Established Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (RES 2026-062)

City Council

At this special budget session, the City Council will discuss and provide direction on the preliminary draft biennial operating budget for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28, as well as the capital improvement program (CIP) budget. The council is expected to give staff direction for finalizing the budget for formal adoption in June 2026.

• Consideration of preliminary draft biennial operating budget for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28
• Consideration of capital improvement program (CIP) budget for the same period

The City Council directed the City Manager to finalize the preliminary draft budget for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28, including the Capital Improvement Program, for formal adoption in June 2026. The motion passed 3-0 with two councilmembers absent.

• Directed City Manager to finalize preliminary draft budget for June adoption (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session to negotiate the price and terms for selling property at 1411 Rumrill Blvd. In open session, they will consider an exclusive negotiations agreement for that property, approve a $219,013 contract amendment for artificial turf studies at McNeil Park and Rumrill Turf Replacement (total $764,153), and accept $60,000 in Measure J funds for Wildcat Creek Crossing improvements. Other consent items include amending the city attorney's employment agreement and appropriating $73,755 for a city-wide beautification plan.

• Closed session: negotiate sale of 1411 Rumrill Blvd with Community Development Partners
• Exclusive negotiations agreement for 1411 Rumrill Blvd disposition
• $219,013 amendment to CSW/Stuber-Stroeh turf study contract (total $764,153)
• Accept $60,000 Measure J 28B funds for Wildcat Creek Crossing project
• Appropriate $73,755 from general fund reserves for city-wide beautification plan

The City Council voted 4-0 to approve an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit for a retail cannabis business at 14501 San Pablo Avenue, allowing the use in the Mixed Use Center North District. The Council also adopted a consent agenda that included exclusive negotiations with Community Development Partners for the 1411 Rumrill Boulevard property, an artificial turf procurement study for McNeil Park and Rumrill Turf Replacement (up to $840,568), a 4% salary increase for the City Attorney, acceptance of $60,000 in Measure J funds for Wildcat Creek Crossing improvements, $73,755 for a city-wide beautification plan, and several other routine items. All votes were 4-0 with Councilmember Pineda absent.

• Approved appeal of Planning Commission denial for retail cannabis at 14501 San Pablo Ave (4-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing exclusive negotiations with Community Development Partners for 1411 Rumrill Boulevard property
• Approved $840,568 for artificial turf procurement studies (McNeil Park and Rumrill Turf Replacement) (4-0)
• Approved 4% salary increase for City Attorney Brian Hickey, effective April 16, 2026 (4-0)
• Accepted $60,000 Measure J Program 28B funds for Wildcat Creek Crossing Improvements (4-0)
• Appropriated $73,755 from General Fund reserves for city-wide beautification plan (4-0)
• Approved $2,500 event sponsorship to United Business Organization for Mother's Day celebration (4-0)
• Denied liability claims from Vladimir Tirado and Beverly Villanueva Ramos

Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee

The Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee will review the preliminary draft budget for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28, along with the Police Department Headquarters & Training Facility project budget. The committee will also consider the City’s classification and compensation plan for 2026-27.

• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2026
• Presentation on Police Department Headquarters & Training Facility project budget
• Presentation on the City's preliminary draft biennial operating budget
• Presentation on the City’s 2026-27 classification and compensation plan
• Presentation on transferring credit card convenience fees to consumers

San Pablo Community Foundation Grants Committee

The Grants Committee will hear oral presentations from 18 grant recipients for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The committee will also review the upcoming 2026/27 grant cycle calendar, including new guidelines and timelines.

• Oral presentations by 18 FY 2025/26 grant applicants
• Review of FY 2026/27 grant cycle calendar and council-adopted guidelines
• Setting a meeting date for May 6 or May 7 to receive application presentations

The committee held a special meeting to hear presentations from 18 grant applicants. The next meeting was scheduled for May 6, 2026.

• Scheduled next Committee meeting for May 6, 2026 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider an amended agreement with Novin Development Corporation for affordable housing at 1820 Rumrill Boulevard. Additionally, the Council will review a proposal to add a rent review program to its priority workplan.

• Sale and development of 1820 Rumrill Blvd for affordable housing via Novin Development Corporation
• Amendment to FY 2025-27 Workplan to include a new rent review program by January 1, 2027
• Closed session regarding property price and terms for 1820 Rumrill Boulevard
• Closed session regarding National Prescription Opiate Litigation settlement

The City Council approved an amended development agreement with Novin Development Corporation for property at 1820 Rumrill Blvd. They also adopted a resolution to develop a new rent review program by January 1, 2027.

• Approved amended disposition and development agreement with Novin Development Corporation (3-0)
• Adopted resolution for a new rent review program (3-0)
• Authorized participation in national prescription opiate litigation (3-0)