San Pablo public meetings in 2021

City Council

The San Pablo City Council is holding a public hearing regarding bond issuances up to $35 million for a new police headquarters and training center. The council will also consider accepting a $197,500 federal grant for COVID-19 action teams and approving various fee waivers for local sports clubs. Other items include contract renewals for cellular services and inspection services.

• Public hearing on lease revenue bonds up to $35 million for the police headquarters project
• Acceptance of a $197,500 US EPA grant for COVID-19 action teams
• $75,000 contract with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. for inspection services
• AT&T FirstNet cellular service contract renewal at an annual cost of $58,000
• $18,500 appropriation for environmental studies for the police headquarters site

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the replacement of an existing storage facility with a new three-story, 91,560 square foot facility and retail space at 3516 San Pablo Dam Road. The commission will also consider a request to reduce off-street parking from 84 spaces to 19 spaces.

• New 91,560 square foot storage facility and retail space at 3516 San Pablo Dam Road
• Reduction of off-street parking from 84 to 19 spaces
• Approval of November 23, 2021 meeting minutes
• Adoption of the 2022 Planning Commission meeting calendar

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding city planning and infrastructure projects. This includes a new master plan for Rumrill Boulevard and updates to the Giant Road Cycletrack project. The Council will also vote to extend the local COVID-19 emergency declaration.

• $250,000 agreement with Dyett & Bhatia for Rumrill Boulevard Master Plan
• Extension of the local emergency due to COVID-19
• $150,000 TDA grant and contract amendment for Giant Road Cycletrack project
• $32,500 allocation for Bush Avenue Pocket Park Project
• $8,859,272 amendment to General Fund Designated Reserves

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two residential development proposals. One project involves converting an office building into 54 permanent supportive housing units at 2555 El Portal Drive. Another proposal includes 91 residential and three commercial condominiums at 13717 San Pablo Avenue.

• Proposed 54-unit permanent supportive housing project at 2555 El Portal Drive
• Proposed mixed-use project with 91 residential and three commercial condominiums at 13717 San Pablo Avenue
• Presentation of the San Pablo Bicycle and Pedestrian Corridor Study

City Council

The City Council will review a library update and several administrative resolutions. Items include funding for police radio upgrades and a city-wide compensation study. The council will also consider amendments to waste management ordinances.

• $135,746 for Motorola radio encryption upgrade services
• $20,000 appropriation for a city-wide compensation study
• Ordinance amending code regarding garbage, recycling, and organic waste
• Declaration of paratransit vehicle #9 as surplus property
• Ratification of support for the Parr Boulevard Complete Streets Study grant

City Council

The City Council will consider ratifying a request for $8 million in federal funding for the San Pablo Avenue Bridge replacement and intersection realignment project. The agenda also includes an ordinance amendment regarding garbage, recycling, and organic wastes. Additionally, the council will review resolutions concerning employee benefits and the designation of Juneteenth as a public holiday.

• Ratification of request for $8M in federal funding for San Pablo Avenue Bridge replacement
• Ordinance amending municipal code regarding garbage, recycling, and organic wastes
• Resolution to extend the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement fee and order a renewal election
• Resolutions approving Juneteenth as a public holiday and updating employee benefits
• Presentation on the Office of Public Safety budget and programs

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 26, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 23, 2021, at 6:00 PM.

City Council

The City Council will review updates on the Police Department headquarters project and a grant for the city's General Plan update. The agenda also includes several community sponsorships and fund reallocations. Additionally, the council will consider amendments to its professional code of conduct.

• $142,022 appropriation for police body cameras and mobile command center enhancements
• $95,000 ABAG grant acceptance for General Plan/Housing Element update
• $5,000 sponsorship for San Pablo Cowboys youth football and cheer uniforms
• Reallocation of $19,327 from Vale Road HVAC project to Giant Road cycletrack project
• Interviews and appointment of a new Planning Commissioner

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to rescind previous American Rescue Plan Funds appropriations and allocate $7,413,467 to a separate fund. This includes earmarking $3,706,733 for city revenue losses caused by COVID-19. The agenda also features presentations on school district updates and immigrant community services.

• Allocation of $7,413,467 in ARPA funds to Fund 120
• Earmarking $3,706,733 in ARPA funds for COVID-19 revenue losses
• Ordinance amending Municipal Code to remove gender-specific references
• Resolution extending the local COVID-19 emergency and remote meeting status
• Presentation by West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent

City Council

The City Council is determining if all Brown Act body meetings should continue via teleconference or move back to the San Pablo Council Chambers. This decision follows updates to the Brown Act and the expiration of a Governor's Executive Order.

• Determination on conducting meetings by teleconference/videoconference
• Review of Contra Costa County Health Services Department recommendations
• Potential modification of the City's Reopen Plan

Planning Commission

The San Pablo Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 28, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 26, 2021, at 6:00 PM.

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding a new townhouse development at 2812 Chattleton Lane. They will also discuss an illegal dumping enforcement pilot program and a $300,000 fund appropriation. Additionally, several contracts for security services and school programs are up for approval.

• 20-lot townhouse development at 2812 Chattleton Lane
• $43,100 contract for City Hall security services with Bajan Security Services
• $300,000 appropriation for illegal dumping enforcement and an electric truck
• $2,579,500 total contract amendment for school program services
• $130,000 revenue for the Environmental Electrification Program

City Council

The City Council will discuss real property negotiations for sites on San Pablo Avenue and Moraga Road. The agenda includes approving resolutions for insurance premiums, vehicle purchases, and grant acceptances. The council will also receive presentations on public safety survey results and the police annual report.

• Property negotiations for 13831 San Pablo Avenue and 2600 Moraga Rd
• $330,000 appropriation for city insurance premium increases
• Purchase of an electric battery-powered garbage truck using $220,000 from reserves
• Agreement with Changing Environments, Inc. (Soofa) up to $134,000
• Acceptance of a $47,973 grant for the police department

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for a new tutoring center and a residential development. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from May 25, 2021.

• Conditional use permit for a tutoring center at 2523 El Portal Drive
• Proposed 20-lot townhouse development at 2812 Chattleton Lane
• Request for reduced creek setback and design exceptions at 2812 Chattleton Lane

City Council

The San Pablo City Council will consider a $9,289,780 allocation amendment for ARPA funding prioritization. The council will also review an amended development agreement to create one large park at Block E of Plaza San Pablo. Other items include funding for the Rumrill Boulevard Complete Streets project and municipal fiber network services.

• Amended development agreement for Block E of Plaza San Pablo to create one large park
• $9,289,780 allocation amendment for ARPA funding prioritization
• $256,474 appropriation for Rumrill Boulevard Complete Streets project
• $25,000 appropriation for municipal fiber network development
• Denial of liability claim from Jamar Lindsey

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 27, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2021, at 6:00 PM.

City Council

The San Pablo City Council will consider an ordinance to prohibit fireworks and declare them a public nuisance. They will also review a $250,000 grant for the Rumrill Boulevard Master Plan. Additionally, the council will discuss a new water conservation partnership with EBMUD.

• Ordinance to prohibit fireworks and declare them a public nuisance
• $250,000 grant for the Rumrill Boulevard Master Plan preparation
• Contract with Sequoia Ecological Consulting Inc. up to $235,206 for biological monitoring
• $2,500 sponsorship for West Contra Costa Salesian Boys & Girls Club tournament
• Acceptance of completed work by C. Overaa & Co. for the new City Hall

City Council

The City Council will review a major infrastructure contract for the Rumrill Boulevard Complete Streets Project. The agenda also includes presentations on fire protection and drought conservation. Additionally, the council will consider an ordinance to prohibit fireworks in the city.

• $15,255,886 total authorization for the Rumrill Boulevard Complete Streets Project contract with Ghilotti Brothers, Inc.
• Ordinance to prohibit fireworks and declare them a public nuisance
• $562,500 consulting services agreement with San Pablo Economic Development Corporation
• Fee waivers for the San Pablo United Youth Soccer Club at Rumrill Sports Park
• One-year extension of the MOU with Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3

Planning Commission

The San Pablo Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 22, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 27, 2021.

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the FY 2021/22 operating and capital budgets. The agenda includes allocating $7,413,467 in American Rescue Plan Act grant funds for various purposes. Other items include police compensation updates and a gunfire detection system contract.

• Adoption of FY 2021/22 Operating and Capital Improvement Projects Budgets
• Contract with SST ShotSpotter for gunfire detection ($374,662)
• Rezoning 2.9 acres at 2600 Moraga Road to Institutional District
• Allocation of $7,413,467 in ARPA grant funds
• Agreement with San Pablo Economic Development Corporation ($562,500)

City Council

The San Pablo City Council is conducting a public hearing to review the FY 2021/22 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Projects Budget. The council intends to provide direction to staff for final action on June 21, 2021.

• Public hearing and review of the City of San Pablo FY 2021/22 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Projects Budget (#21-2331)

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure agreements for the Rumrill Boulevard project and hold a public hearing regarding a new self-storage facility. The agenda also includes updates on BART improvements and labor negotiations in closed session.

• Funding for Rumrill Boulevard projects including $3,500,000 from Caltrans and $1,000,000 from the State Coastal Conservancy.
• Public hearing for a 124,620 square-foot self-storage facility at 2600 Moraga Road.
• Termination of agreement with Contra Costa County Fire Protection District for 13928 San Pablo Avenue.
• Appointment of a new managing general partner for Montevista Senior Apartments.
• Approval of a Wi-Fi hotspot lending program for the San Pablo Library.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a mobile vending food truck at 2698 El Portal Drive. The commission is also scheduled to approve meeting minutes from April 27 and May 11, 2021.

• Public hearing for a food truck permit at 2698 El Portal Drive
• Approval of April 27, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of May 11, 2021 special meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider several contract extensions for various city departments and a new three-year agreement for phone services. The agenda also includes setting a public hearing for the FY21-22 operating and CIP budgets.

• Three-year agreement with 101VOICE for phone service totaling $96,220
• Setting a June 9, 2021, public hearing for the FY21-22 operating and CIP budgets
• Extension of the local emergency due to COVID-19
• One-year extension of MOUs with police and intermediate employee associations
• Waiving competitive bidding to extend various department service agreements

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing regarding a recommendation to the City Council for a 124,620 square-foot self-storage facility. This includes consideration of a General Plan Amendment, rezoning, and a conditional use permit for 2600 Moraga Road.

• Public hearing for a 124,620 square-foot self-storage facility
• Recommendation for General Plan Amendment and rezoning at 2600 Moraga Road
• Consideration of Conditional Use Permit and Major Design Review

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the inflationary factor for planning and building fees. The agenda also includes a $10,000 budget transfer for COVID-19 outreach and the rejection of bids for the Rumrill Boulevard Complete Streets Project. Additionally, the Council will consider extending the EBMUD utility users tax agreement.

• $10,000 budget transfer for COVID-19 community awareness and outreach
• 10-year extension of EBMUD utility users tax billing and collection agreement
• Rejection of all bids for the Rumrill Boulevard Complete Streets Project
• Public hearing on changing inflationary factors for building and public works fees
• Request to fly an LGBTQ Pride flag at the Civic Center in June 2021

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed 124,620 square-foot self-storage facility at 2600 Moraga Road. The meeting includes consideration of a General Plan Amendment, rezoning, and a conditional use permit for the project. The commission will also consider adopting an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration.

• Proposed 124,620 square-foot self-storage facility at 2600 Moraga Road
• General Plan Amendment and rezoning consideration
• Approval of March 23, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review COVID-19 updates and approve several municipal resolutions. Key items include a new computer-aided dispatch system agreement and a beer and wine license hearing for El Mezcal Taqueria. The Council will also ratify requests for federal funding for bridge and community projects.

• $1,418,259 contract with Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. for a dispatch and records system
• Public hearing for an on-site beer and wine license at El Mezcal Taqueria
• $104,260 sublease supplement for Contra Costa County Library Services
• Federal funding requests for San Pablo Avenue Bridge ($8M) and SPARC project ($2.45M)
• Updated police department fee schedule for training center services

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending its priority workplan to research living wage increases and hazard pay for grocery workers. The agenda also includes several resolutions regarding COVID-19 emergency extensions and city program updates.

• $400,000 appropriation for Wildcat Creek Restoration and Greenway Trail Project
• Researching minimum/living wage increases for local businesses and workers
• Researching temporary hazard pay for grocery workers
• Establishment of stormwater utility assessment rate for FY 2021/22
• Funding agreement for the Sutter Avenue Green Street Project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for an on-site beer and wine license at El Mezcal Taqueria, located at 14260 San Pablo Avenue. The meeting also includes updates on HCD/RHNA reports and community development projects.

• Conditional Use Permit and determination of public convenience for a beer and wine license at 14260 San Pablo Avenue
• Approval of February 23, 2021 meeting minutes
• HCD/RHNA report update
• Community & Economic Development Projects status update

City Council

The San Pablo City Council will consider several items including housing element progress reports and planning service contracts. The agenda also includes extending the local COVID-19 emergency and canceling certain city-sponsored large-scale events due to pandemic restrictions.

• $545,948 contract with Dyett & Bhatia for General Plan and Housing Element updates
• Resolution to extend the local COVID-19 emergency status
• Cancellation of certain city-sponsored large-scale special events due to pandemic restrictions
• $19,207 agreement with LCC Engineering & Surveying for street lighting assessment reports
• Acceptance of $160,000 SB 2 and $150,000 LEAP planning grants

City Council

The City Council will vote on a purchase and sale agreement for the 2023 Vale Road property for $4,500,000. Members will also discuss the selection process for a vacancy on the San Pablo Economic Development Corporation Board. Other items include updates on fire protection and city-wide survey results.

• $4,500,000 purchase and sale agreement for 2023 Vale Road property
• Selection process for San Pablo Economic Development Corporation Board vacancy
• $4,200 agreement for the COVID-19 Youth/Young Adult Ambassador Program
• Completion of El Portal Drive Urban Greening Project
• Update on Year Six results of the Municipal Solar Project

Planning Commission

The San Pablo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the conditional use permit for Luang Kitchen. The proposal seeks to add general alcohol sales, including full liquor, to the restaurant's existing beer and wine license.

• Public hearing for Luang Kitchen at 1610-1614 23rd Street to add full liquor sales
• Approval of January 26, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The San Pablo City Council will conduct interviews to fill two vacancies on the Planning Commission. Following the interviews, the Council intends to appoint candidates via resolution and administer their oaths of office.

• Interviews for two Planning Commission vacancies
• Appointment of commissioners by resolution
• Administration of oath of office (#21-0751)

City Council

The City Council will determine how to select a nominee for a vacancy on the San Pablo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. The council also plans to extend the local COVID-19 emergency status and consider a $1,000 sponsorship for Bike East Bay.

• Selection process for San Pablo Economic Development Corporation vacancy
• Resolution extending the local COVID-19 emergency
• $1,000 sponsorship for Bike East Bay’s 27th Annual Bike-to-Wherever Day
• Denial of liability claim from Deborah Turner
• Ratification of letter to Rep. Mark DeSaulnier regarding federal stimulus relief

City Council

The San Pablo City Council is conducting a special meeting to hold a strategic priority-setting workshop. This session aims to develop a draft workplan for fiscal years 2021-23.

• Workshop to develop FY 2021-23 City Council Priority Workplan (Draft) #21-0741

City Council

The Council is considering a resolution to declare part of the former City Hall property as surplus land. The proposal includes an agreement with Danco Communities for affordable housing and commercial space, supported by a $2,000,000 loan from housing asset funds.

• Affordable housing and commercial space development at 13831 San Pablo Avenue
• $2,000,000 loan from Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Funds
• Up to $300,000 Caltrans grant application for a transit-oriented development master plan
• $2,281,665 appropriation from the General Fund to the Budget Stabilization Reserve
• Zoning ordinance amendments regarding wireless facilities

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings regarding a food truck permit at 1291 Rumrill Boulevard and an eight-unit townhouse development at 2432 and 2442 22nd Street. The meeting also includes the annual selection of the commission chair and vice chair.

• Conditional Use Permit for a food truck at 1291 Rumrill Boulevard
• Major Design Review and parking adjustment for an eight-unit townhouse development at 2432 and 2442 22nd Street
• Selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending zoning ordinances for wireless facilities. The agenda also includes reviewing the COVID-19 relief fund and approving grants for homeless outreach and park revitalization.

• Public hearing on amending zoning ordinance for wireless facilities
• $25,000 Kaiser Permanente grant for C.O.R.E. homeless outreach team
• Funding request for the Giant Road Cycletrack project
• Grant application for park revitalization at 2600 Moraga Road
• Property negotiations for 13831 San Pablo Avenue

City Council

The City Council will conduct interviews for the City Clerk position and vote on appointing a candidate for the remainder of the 2020-2022 term. The agenda also includes closed sessions regarding litigation involving PG&E bankruptcy, Monte Vista Apartments, and various tort claims.

• Interviews and appointment of a new City Clerk
• Litigation discussion regarding PG&E bankruptcy
• Review of Monte Vista Apartments notice of default
• Performance evaluation for the City Attorney
• Discussion of various tort claims against the City