San Pablo public meetings in 2022
39 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The San Pablo City Council will hold elections for a new Mayor and Vice Mayor for the 2022-2023 term. The meeting also includes administering oaths of office to newly elected officials and reviewing routine items such as meeting minutes and liability claims.
- Election of new Mayor and Vice Mayor
- Oath of office for newly elected city officials
- Review of liability claim from Tomas Deleon
- Approval of November 21, 2022 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a design review and sign variance for a new commercial building. The commission will also consider approving the October 25, 2022, meeting minutes and the 2023 meeting calendar.
- Design review and sign variance for a new 10,000 square foot commercial building at 13220 San Pablo Avenue
- Approval of October 25, 2022, meeting minutes
- Adoption of the 2023 Planning Commission meeting calendar
City Council
The City Council will consider expanding local business grant programs using $900,000 in ARPA funds. The agenda also includes updates to part-time salaries and a request for a strategic planning workshop.
- Expansion of Back-to-Business and mini-business improvement grant programs using $900,000 in ARPA funds
- Sales tax auditing agreement with HDL not to exceed $50,000 over 10 years
- Part-time salary schedule amendments for California minimum wage compliance
- $6,000 pilot program for the Youth Commission Student-Led Unity Grant
- $1,500 sponsorship for the Kiwanis Club Winter Toy Giveaway
City Council
The San Pablo City Council will consider amending its 2021-23 priority workplan to include policies for reducing commercial blight and increasing safety. The council will also review a $53,000 traffic safety grant and a contract amendment for legal services.
- $53,000 grant from California Office of Traffic Safety for traffic enforcement operations
- Contract amendment with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore up to $90,000 for legal services
- Resolution extending local emergency and remote meeting status through December 31, 2022
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two development projects. These include a 64-unit multifamily residential complex and a mixed-use addition on 23rd Street. The commission will also review minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting.
- 64-unit multifamily residential project at 2364 Road 20 (#PC22-283)
- Mixed-use addition at 1982 - 1988/1992 23rd Street (#PC22-264)
- Approval of September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (#PC22-312)
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several items, including an application for a $168,000 broadband expansion grant. The council will also consider extending the local COVID-19 emergency and discussing a potential program for mental health social workers in schools.
- $168,000 grant application for broadband access along Road 20 and San Pablo Avenue
- Contract with Earth Team for waste reduction services up to $78,267 over five years
- $5,000 sponsorship for the San Pablo Cowboys youth football and cheer program
- Resolution to extend the local COVID-19 emergency and modify city masking and testing policies
- Discussion on a potential joint program for mental health social workers in schools
City Council
The City Council will discuss adding a housing policy workshop to the city's workplan. The agenda also includes reviewing public safety survey results and approving contract amendments and grant acceptances.
- Increasing maximum fees for motor vehicle towing
- Contract amendment for Park Engineering increasing compensation by $32,000
- Contract amendment for Harrison Engineering increasing compensation by $50,000
- Accepting a $120,000 grant for the Safe Routes to School RRFB project
- $1,000 sponsorship for the San Pablo Library Car Show
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a multifamily residential project at 2364 Road 20. The proposal includes 64 total units, with six designated as affordable housing. The commission will also review minutes from the August 30, 2022 meeting.
- Public hearing for a 64-unit multifamily project at 2364 Road 20
- Approval of minutes from the August 30, 2022 meeting
- Informational item regarding remote meeting compliance
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the first draft of the Housing Element Update. The agenda includes several resolutions to re-appropriate funds for the Rumrill Boulevard and Wildcat Creek projects. The Council will also consider extending remote meeting procedures through December 31, 2022.
- $907,215 contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body-worn camera equipment
- Public hearing on the first draft Housing Element Update
- $1,201,598 increase in authorization for the Rumrill Boulevard Complete Streets Project
- Acceptance of $85,000 and $90,246 in funds for Wildcat Creek Trail enhancements
- Extension of remote meeting procedures due to COVID-19
City Council
The City Council will consider several items including accepting a large federal grant and re-advertising bids for a citywide slurry seal project. The meeting also includes presentations from community sponsors and the approval of various proclamations. Additionally, the council will discuss reinstating the annual Halloween event at City Hall.
- Acceptance of $3,706,633 in ARPA grant funds to replace public sector revenue losses
- Rejection of all bids for the FY 21-22 Citywide Slurry Seal Project and direction to re-advertise
- Contract with Earth Island Institute for outreach and cleanup services up to $15,000 over five years
- Authorization of an $8,500 budget for the annual Halloween event at City Hall
- Acceptance of $12,255 from the 2020 Justice Assistance Grant Program
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to provide direction on the first draft of the City's Housing Element Update. This city-initiated project applies to the entire San Pablo planning area and precedes a 90-day review by the state. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the July 26, 2022 meeting.
- Public hearing for first draft Housing Element Update (#PC22-223)
- Approval of July 26, 2022 meeting minutes (#PC22-232)
- Information on continued remote meetings via AB 361 (#PC22-241)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 23, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 27, 2022.
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution to cancel the November 8, 2022, municipal election. If adopted, the council would appoint specific individuals to fill vacancies for City Council seats, City Treasurer, and City Clerk.
- Resolution #22-3481: Canceling the November 8, 2022, municipal election
- Appointment of Rita Xavier to City Council
- Appointment of Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado to City Council
- Appointment of Viviana Toledo as City Treasurer
- Appointment of Dorothy Gantt as City Clerk
City Council
The San Pablo City Council is meeting via teleconference to review recent meeting minutes and vendor reports. The council will also consider extending the local COVID-19 emergency through September 30, 2022. Additionally, they will discuss authorizing legal services for PCB contamination litigation.
- Resolution to extend the local COVID-19 emergency and remote meetings through September 30, 2022
- Authorization of a legal services agreement with Sher Edling LLP regarding PCB contamination litigation
- Approval of meeting minutes from June 6, June 21, July 5, and July 18, 2022
- Review of the July 2022 Vendor Check Register Report
City Council
The San Pablo City Council will consider a contract amendment for traffic signal and street light maintenance totaling up to $1,319,837. The Council will also review funding for the design of a pocket park on Bush Avenue and a budget for the city's 75th anniversary. Other items include police department reports and community sponsorships.
- Contract amendment with DC Electric Group up to $1,319,837 for traffic signal and street light maintenance
- $99,000 authorization for the design of a pocket park on Bush Avenue
- $50,000 budget allocation for the City of San Pablo 75th Anniversary Celebration
- Extension of the local COVID-19 emergency through September 30, 2022
- $5,000 sponsorship for the Lytton Casino Golf Tournament and Fundraiser
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will receive an informational presentation regarding the General Plan and Housing Element update. The commission will also act to confirm that city bodies may continue to meet remotely. Additionally, members will consider approving minutes from the April 26, 2022, meeting.
- General Plan/Housing Element Update (#PC22-21)
- Confirmation of remote meeting procedures (#PC22-20)
- Approval of April 26, 2022, meeting minutes (#PC22-19)
City Council
The Council will review the city's first digital budget book for the 2022-24 fiscal years. Members will also consider extending remote meeting procedures through September 30, 2022. Additionally, the agenda includes several community sponsorships and fee waivers for local youth sports.
- Extension of remote meeting status through September 30, 2022
- $2,500 sponsorship for West Contra Costa Salesian Boys & Girls Club tournament
- $45,000 donation acceptance for Church Lane Senior Center audio-visual system
- Fee waivers for Davis Park and Rumrill Sports Park youth sports associations
- Presentation on the San Pablo Avenue Multimodal Corridor Study
City Council
The City Council will consider several transportation grant applications and design contracts for local transit projects. Members will also review budget balancing measures to cover unforeseen expenditures and approve employee contract extensions. A public hearing is scheduled regarding street lighting assessments.
- Contract with Kimley-Horn for mobility hub project up to $200,000
- Acceptance of $265,590 Caltrans grant for transit master plan
- Grant application for up to $3,500,000 for Broadway Safe Routes to School
- Allocation of $452,000 from fund balance for budget balancing
- Public hearing on street lighting and landscape assessments
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 28, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 26, 2022, at 6:00 PM.
City Council
The San Pablo City Council will consider adopting the biennial operating and capital improvement budgets for fiscal years 2022/23 and 2023/24. The agenda also includes a closed session conference with labor negotiators and several resolutions regarding city service contracts.
- Adoption of FY 2022/23 and FY 2023/24 biennial operating and capital improvement budgets
- Contract for street sweeping services not to exceed $180,000
- Approval of childhood obesity prevention programs up to $250,000
- Addition of 2.0 full-time equivalent police officer positions
- Legal services agreements with Murphy & Associates for economic development and housing
City Council
The San Pablo City Council will review several items including updated fee schedules for community services and public works. The council is also considering contract amendments for residential health and safety programs and security at the Rumrill Sports Complex.
- Security services contract with Bajan Security not to exceed $150,000
- Updated Community Services Department Master Fee Schedule effective September 1, 2022
- Acceptance of a $44,776 grant for SB 1383 implementation
- Contract amendment with 4Leaf, Inc. increasing total compensation to $410,000
- User fee increases for Building, Planning, and Public Works effective July 1, 2022
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 24, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 28, 2022, at 6:00 PM.
- No agenda items were listed due to the cancellation.
City Council
The City Council will consider a $2,000,000 grant for an alternative policing and mental health program. The council also plans to set a public hearing for the five-year operating and capital improvement budget. Additionally, labor negotiations with several employee organizations are scheduled for closed session.
- $2,000,000 grant for alternative policing and mental health program
- $747,375 for police headquarters and training facility project documents
- Public hearing for the five-year operating and capital improvement budget
- Labor negotiations with various employee organizations
- Appointments to the Childhood Obesity Prevention Advisory Group
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions, including funding for street intersection improvements and an amendment to a bicycle corridor study contract. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the display of an LGBTQ Pride flag and a proclamation for the National Day of Prayer.
- Contract with Gradetech Inc. up to $799,220 for Church Lane/Willow Road and El Portal Drive/Mission Bell Road intersection improvements.
- Amendment to Toole Design Group agreement for the San Pablo Bicycle and Pedestrian Corridor Study, not to exceed $371,213.
- Ordinance establishing a military equipment use policy for the San Pablo Police Department.
- Resolution extending the local COVID-19 emergency and remote meeting authorization through June 30, 2022.
- Recognition of retiring Police Lieutenant John Benone, City Attorney Lynn Tracy Nerland, and Public Works Director Jill Mercurio.
Planning Commission
The San Pablo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an expansion at 1900 Broadway Ave. The commission is also scheduled to review the city's 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program and receive an update on the General Plan Annual Progress Report.
- Conditional Use Permit, parking reduction, and design review for 1900 Broadway Ave (#PC22-10)
- General Plan Conformity finding for 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program (#PC22-16)
- Approval of March 22, 2022 meeting minutes (#PC22-15)
- General Plan Annual Progress Report update
City Council
The City Council will review a new ordinance establishing a military equipment use policy for the Police Department. Members are also considering a $112,734 sublease for library services and the purchase of a new traffic message trailer. Additionally, the council will discuss extending the local COVID-19 emergency status.
- Ordinance establishing a military equipment use policy for the Police Department
- $112,734 sublease agreement for San Pablo Library services
- Purchase of a Stalker Message Center 360 trailer for $18,742
- Acceptance of a surplus parcel from Contra Costa County for a behavioral health center
- Resolution to extend the local COVID-19 emergency status
City Council
The City Council is considering a development agreement with Novin Development for affordable housing at 1820 Rumrill Blvd. The Council will also discuss the allocation of $7,413,467 in American Rescue Plan Act funds. Additionally, the agenda includes a grant application for the San Pablo Avenue Bridge replacement project.
- Affordable housing development agreement at 1820 Rumrill Blvd
- Allocation of $7,413,467 in ARPA funding for government services
- Purchase of litter and recycling receptacles up to $334,000
- Grant application for the San Pablo Avenue Bridge replacement project
- AT&T cell antenna installation at 2525 San Pablo Dam Road
Planning Commission
The San Pablo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a major design review for the Alvarado Gardens Apartments at 13831 San Pablo Avenue. The commission will also receive an update on the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
- Public hearing for Alvarado Gardens Apartments, featuring 100 multi-family units and 7,500 square feet of commercial space
- Major design review for a 122,993 square foot building at 13831 San Pablo Avenue
- Review of the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
- Approval of February 23, 2022 meeting minutes
- Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions, including applications for state grants for street safety and park revitalization. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the city's Housing Element Annual Progress Report. Additionally, the Council will review amendments to the City Manager's employment agreement.
- Grant application for Broadway-El Portal Safe Routes project up to $7,500,000
- Purchase of a used street sweeper not to exceed $110,000
- Contract with LCC Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for $19,739 regarding street lighting assessments
- Grant funds appropriation for Bush Avenue Pocket Park and Old Town Beautification projects
- Public hearing on the Housing Element Annual Progress Report
City Council
The City Council will consider authorizing $1,403,000 for engineering and design services for the San Pablo Avenue Bridge replacement project. The agenda also includes the appointment of Teresa L. Stricker as City Attorney. Additionally, the Council will review a $5,000 sponsorship for the San Pablo Baseball Association.
- $1,403,000 authorization for engineering and design services for San Pablo Avenue Bridge replacement
- Appointment of Teresa L. Stricker as City Attorney effective April 19, 2022
- $5,000 sponsorship for the San Pablo Baseball Association
- $668,000 WCCTAC grant for the San Pablo Avenue Bridge replacement project
- Resolution to extend the local COVID-19 emergency declaration
City Council
The San Pablo City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct closed session discussions. These sessions involve the recruitment and appointment of a City Attorney and labor negotiations regarding candidates for the position.
- Recruitment and appointment of City Attorney
- Labor negotiations regarding city attorney candidates
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a major design review and conditional use permit for a four-unit multi-family residential development. The project is proposed for two vacant lots at 1971 23rd Street within the 23rd Street Specific Plan. The commission will also consider approving meeting minutes from January 25, 2022.
- Four-unit multi-family residential development at 1971 23rd Street
- Approval of January 25, 2022, meeting minutes
- Confirmation of remote meeting procedures under Assembly Bill 361
City Council
The City Council will conduct interviews to fill three vacancies on the San Pablo Planning Commission. The Council may appoint commissioners to four-year terms or provide other direction to staff. This special meeting is being held via teleconference.
- Interviews and appointments for three Planning Commission vacancies
- Administration of oath of office to newly appointed commissioners
City Council
The City Council will consider resolutions to accept several grants, including funds for urban greening and park beautification. The agenda also includes discussions on revising low-income homeownership program guidelines and adopting a bicycle corridor study.
- $1,760,000 grant for Sutter Avenue Urban Greening Phase 1 Project
- $377,000 Caltrans grant for Old Town Beautification and Bush Avenue Park Project
- Revisions to the SPLASH program for low-income homeownership support
- OpenGov contract amendment up to $209,996 for a digital budget book
- Recruitment and appointment of a new City Attorney
City Council
The San Pablo City Council held a special meeting focused on closed session items. The council met to discuss the recruitment and appointment of a new city attorney. The agenda also included labor negotiations regarding candidates for the position.
- Recruitment and appointment of a new City Attorney
- Labor negotiations regarding city attorney candidates
City Council
The City Council will consider a contract for the San Pablo Police Annex Project and an agreement for homeless outreach services. The agenda also includes reviewing city-wide survey results and discussing property negotiations in closed session.
- Contract award to Cal Pro Service Corp for $225,814 for the Police Annex Project
- Agreement with Contra Costa Health Services for C.O.R.E. homeless outreach up to $58,493
- Exclusive Negotiations Agreement with Novin Development Corporation for 1820 Rumrill Boulevard
- Resolution to extend the local COVID-19 emergency and remote meeting status
- Amendments to the city's classification and compensation plan
City Council
This special meeting focuses on closed session items regarding the recruitment, appointment, and performance evaluation of the City Attorney. The Council will also confer with legal counsel about existing and anticipated litigation and tort claims.
- Recruitment and appointment of City Attorney
- Labor negotiations for city attorney candidates
- Performance evaluation of City Attorney
- Review of existing litigation cases
- Discussion of anticipated tort claims
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a new rooftop wireless facility. The meeting also includes presentations on the General Plan/Housing Element update and California Senate Bill 9 requirements.
- Conditional Use Permit for a new rooftop wireless facility at 14041 San Pablo Avenue
- Presentation on the General Plan/Housing Element update
- Presentation on California Senate Bill 9 regarding duplexes and urban lot splits
- Approval of December 14, 2021 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will review the city's Affordable Housing Strategy and Tenant Protection Policy. The agenda also includes several resolutions regarding grant funding for traffic safety and urban greening projects. Additionally, the council will consider a contract for the new police headquarters construction management.
- $882,925 contract for new Police Headquarters and training facility construction management
- $1,560,000 State Water Resource Control Board grant for Sutter Avenue Urban Greening
- $60,000 Office of Traffic Safety grant for traffic enforcement operations
- $53,393 furniture purchase for the Police Department Annex building
- Ordinance amending residential property inspection and maintenance codes