San Pablo public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is on January 28, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will conduct annual selections for the positions of Mayor and Vice Mayor. The meeting also includes a declaration of results from the November 5, 2024, general municipal election.

• Second amendment to the disposition and development agreement for Block E in the Plaza San Pablo mixed-use center
• General Fund revenue enhancement recommendations by NBS Government Finance Group
• Declaration of results for the November 5, 2024, general municipal election
• Swearing in of incoming councilmembers Patricia R. Ponce, Arturo Cruz, and Abel Pineda
• Selection of new Mayor/Chair and Vice Mayor/Vice Chair

City Council

The council will consider a resolution to amend the agreement with Consor North America for the Rumrill Boulevard Complete Streets project, increasing compensation by up to $75,000 and reallocating various ARPA and general funds. Additional resolutions include authorizing the sale of the police canine "Trace," adopting waste‑reduction contracts, and approving the SPLASH housing loan program amendment.

• Amend Consor North America contract: increase up to $75,000, total $2,344,124, extend term to May 1, 2025
• Reallocate $75,000 Measure J street maintenance funds to the Rumrill project
• Reallocate $302,117 ARPA funds from Sutter Urban Greening and $124,104 ARPA funds from Full Trash Capture to Rumrill project
• Authorize sale of police canine "Trace" to Officer Shaun Swaleh
• Approve $98,994 trash‑reduction services contract with EOA, Inc.

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will review a proposed commercial cannabis regulatory ordinance and a drone services update. The body is also receiving information on a proposed rate adjustment for Republic Services.

• Proposed Republic Services base year rate adjustment of +2.39% effective January 1, 2025
• Proposed general overview of Commercial Cannabis Regulatory Ordinance
• Proposed appropriation of $13,318 from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
• Proposed appropriation of $16,431 from the supplemental law enforcement services grant revenue account
• Proposed $29,750 procurement of a BRINC Responder Operations Bundle for an Unmanned Aircraft System

City Council

The December 2, 2024 City Council meeting has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items.

Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee

The Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee will review a general fund revenue enhancements analysis and ROPS obligations. The committee will also receive a presentation on a proposed artificial intelligence administrative policy. Items approved by the committee will proceed to the City Council meeting on December 9, 2024.

• Proposed Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Administrative Policy for City Organization
• General Fund Revenue Enhancements Analysis from NBS Government Finance Group
• Recommended policy amendments to the FY 2023-2025 Council Priority Workplan
• Presentation of ROPS obligations for period 2025-26

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit to add off-sale general alcohol sales, including distilled spirits, to an existing beer and wine license at a convenience market at 14701 San Pablo Avenue. The commission may also approve minutes from the October 29, 2024 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit PC24-29 for off-sale general alcohol sales at 14701 San Pablo Avenue, APN 413-310-017
• Consideration of revoking existing Conditional Use Permit #1212
• Approval of minutes from the October 29, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing a new solid waste collection agreement with Richmond Sanitary Services Inc. (Republic Services) and initiating a Proposition 218 majority protest process to potentially increase property-related solid waste collection rates. They will also consider adding a residential rehabilitation loan component to the SPLASH housing program and extending the administrative services agreement with the San Pablo Economic Development Corporation. Consent items include approving the vendor check register for October 2024 and an amendment increasing compensation for an on-call electrician maintenance agreement with DC Electric Group Inc. by $83,320 for FY2023/24 and up to $100,000 per year for FY2024/25 through FY2027/28, for a total not to exceed $1,333,320.

• Authorize new solid waste collection agreement with Republic Services subsidiary
• Initiate Proposition 218 process for proposed solid waste rate increases
• Add residential rehabilitation loans to SPLASH housing program; extend SPEDC administration through June 2025 with two automatic renewals
• Amend on-call electrician agreement with DC Electric Group Inc. – increase $83,320 for FY23/24, up to $100,000 annually through FY27/28, total cap $1,333,320
• Approve minutes of November 4, 2024 meeting and vendor check register for October 2024

Planning Commission

The San Pablo Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from August and consider two residential projects: a new single-family home on a narrow lot at 2738 21st Street and an accessory structure at 1655 Hillcrest Road. The commission will also hold study sessions on the Rumrill Corridor PDA Plan and McNeil Park.

• Approve minutes from August 27, 2024 meeting
• Consider new single-family residence at 2738 21st Street
• Consider accessory structure exceeding height limits at 1655 Hillcrest Road
• Study session on Rumrill Corridor PDA Plan
• Study session on McNeil Park

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will receive presentations on several service agreements and safety initiatives. The committee is asked to recommend various items for formal consideration and approval by the City Council.

• Proposed professional services agreement with Kensington Police Protection and Community Services District for managed IT services totaling $63,030
• Proposed PW Department contract of $31,000 for 3 years of SOS Richmond services for creek clean up, housing assistance, and job counseling
• Update on EBRCSA radio replacement (7-year option)
• Presentation on the Fentanyl is Forever Campaign regarding opioid funding
• Update on the new solid waste franchise collection contract agreement and franchise fee property protest hearing process

Planning Commission

The City of San Pablo Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2024 was cancelled. A special Planning Commission meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. No agenda items were listed for the cancelled meeting.

City Council

The City Council will discuss preparing city-owned properties at 1411 Rumrill Boulevard, San Pablo Dam Road, and 13880 San Pablo Avenue for potential development and disposition. The body is also considering salary increases for elected officials and staff, as well as funding for community programs.

• Proposed disposition and development of properties at 1411 Rumrill Boulevard, San Pablo Dam Road, and 13880 San Pablo Avenue
• Ordinance No. 2024-005 to increase salaries of elected officials
• Appropriation of $11,487 from City Manager Operating Contingency Reserve for City Council annual salaries
• Obligation of up to $412,000 in ARPA funds for community services, recreation, seniors, and paratransit
• Event sponsorship of $2,500 for Weigh of Life’s annual Spooky Fundraiser event

City Council

The San Pablo City Council will vote on several ordinances, including changes to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations in the zoning ordinance. It will also consider salary increases for elected officials, grant authorizations for traffic safety and ARPA funds, and a contract increase for the Bush Avenue Pocket Park project. The meeting includes routine consent calendar items and ceremonial presentations.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-004 amending zoning chapter 17.60 to update ADU procedures and standards
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-005 increasing salaries of elected officials
• Authorize up to $60,000 grant agreement with California Office of Traffic Safety for traffic enforcement operations
• Increase contract for Bush Avenue Pocket Park (Happy Friday Park) by $15,000, total not to exceed $672,671
• Authorize $11,487 from the operating contingency reserve for council salary increase

Community Services Standing Committee

The Community Services Standing Committee will review a proposal to allocate $489,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The committee will recommend these allocations to the City Council for formal consideration. The meeting also includes presentations on department updates and park design.

• Proposed $455,000 allocation for San Pablo Economic Development Corporation (SPEDC) College Preparation, Workforce Development and Scholarship Pilot Program
• Proposed $34,000 allocation for Recreation, Seniors and Paratransit contracts
• Presentation on McNeil Park design, public input process, and timeline
• Public Works presentation of a mock sign for Happy Friday Day
• Community Services Department update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 24, 2024, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will discuss funding for a complete streets project and updates to accessory dwelling unit standards. The body is also considering salary increases for elected officials and renaming a city holiday.

• One-time appropriation of $1,500,000 for the Rumrill Boulevard Complete Streets Project
• Ordinance amending zoning standards and procedures for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Ordinance to increase salaries of elected officials
• Resolution to rename Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day
• $5,000 sponsorship for the Contra Costa College Foundation San Pablo Forward Scholarship Program

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a mobile food unit. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit for mobile vending (food truck) at 1305 23rd Street

Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee

The Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee will receive a presentation on potential refunding for 2014-A Tax Allocation Bonds (TAB) and recommend formal consideration by the City Council.

• Presentation on potential refunding of 2014-A Tax Allocation Bonds (TAB)
• Recommendation for City Council and Local Successor Agency consideration

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting and housing policy workshop. The agenda includes discussions on implementing the city's adopted Housing Element and several actions regarding the new San Pablo Police Department headquarters.

• Reappropriating $76,070.02 in ARPA funding for technology expenses at the new police headquarters
• Agreement with Miles Treaster & Associates to purchase a furniture package for $729,402
• Presentation of the proposed implementation plan for the city's Housing Element

City Council

The San Pablo City Council will consider several consent calendar actions, including awarding a $292,100 contract for Community Center roof repairs and approving a three-year SoundThinking (formerly ShotSpotter) service agreement up to $406,527. The council is also reviewing Ordinance 2024-002, which updates land use standards for drive-through facilities in commercial districts, alongside stormwater grant allocations and maintenance vehicle purchases. These decisions will determine funding for city facility upkeep, public safety monitoring equipment, local business regulations, and neighborhood park projects.

• Award $292,100 contract to Central Roofing, Inc. for Community Center roof replacement
• Approve three-year SoundThinking (formerly ShotSpotter) service agreement up to $406,527
• Adopt Ordinance 2024-002 amending land use standards for drive-through facilities in commercial districts
• Accept $1.4 million Proposition 1 grant for Sutter Avenue Urban Greening Project and reallocate park funds
• Approve purchase of a new Ford Super Duty F-600 truck with asphalt patching machine

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will review several items for recommendation to the City Council. These include a vehicle acquisition plan, public safety camera technology, a housing receivership program, and a contract with Soundthinking, Inc.

• $581,828 appropriation for Police and Public Works fleet vehicles
• Installation of 12 Flock Safety ALPR cameras at an estimated $84,000
• $100,000 allocation from SLESF for a Civica receivership program
• 3-year contract with Soundthinking, Inc. at an estimated $406,000
• Update on the National Night Out event planned for August 6, 2024

Planning Commission

The San Pablo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal for a new 2,619-square-foot Pollo Campero restaurant with a drive-through at 13222 San Pablo Avenue. The commission will also approve the May 28 meeting minutes and receive staff updates. The project is classified as categorically exempt under state environmental review rules. The public hearing allows residents to review the commercial development proposal and submit comments on the land use and environmental review status.

• Public hearing for a 2,619-square-foot Pollo Campero with drive-through at 13222 San Pablo Avenue
• Approval of May 28, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• CEQA categorical exemption determination for the restaurant project
• Staff and commissioner updates
• Adjournment to July 23, 2024

City Council

The City Council will review several administrative items including municipal elections, investment policies, and staff compensation plans. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding land use standards for restaurant drive-through facilities.

• Public hearing on amending the San Pablo Specific Plan regarding drive-through facilities
• Team for Youth grant program awards up to $2,279,250 through 2026-27
• Community Center roof replacement project authorization up to $203,500
• Drone show service for July 4th celebration up to $120,000
• Legal services agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore up to $240,000

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

The San Pablo Citizens Oversight Committee will meet to nominate and appoint its chair and vice chair. Members plan to review annual audit reports for voter-approved sales taxes Measure K and Measure Q. The committee also intends to approve compliance statements for those audits and forward them to the City Council.

• Select Chair and Vice Chair for the oversight committee
• Review Measure K 2022-23 annual audit report for emergency medical services funding
• Review Measure Q/Measure S 2022-23 annual audit report for general city services
• Approve compliance statements for both tax measure audits to send to City Council

City Council

The Council will meet to discuss real property negotiations in closed session and several public items. Key agenda items include amendments to construction management services, user fee increases, and a trash capture device project.

• Closed session negotiation for 13831 San Pablo Avenue with Danco Communities
• Closed session negotiation for 1701 Rumril Blvd with Davide Pio
• Amendment to Consor Engineers, LLC contract for Rumrill Boulevard Complete Streets Project up to $2,269,124
• Implementation of FY 2024-2025 Building, Planning, and Public Works user fee increases
• Contract award to Golden Bay Construction, Inc. for $760,876 for the Full Trash Capture Device at Willow and Ridge

Community Services Standing Committee

The Committee will receive department updates regarding scholarships and paratransit programs. Members will also review several items for recommendation to the City Council, including field fee waivers for local youth sports associations and a drone show contract.

• Field fee waivers for San Pablo United Youth Soccer at Rumrill Sports Park
• Field fee waivers for San Pablo Cowboys Youth Association at Davis Park
• Youth grant recommendations for FY 2025-2027
• 4th of July event contract for Sky Elements drone show
• San Pablo United Youth Soccer appointments and reappointments

City Council

The City of San Pablo has issued a notice that the City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2024, is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an art permit for a mural at 1982-1988/1992 23rd Street. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a tattoo parlor conditional use permit at 3550 San Pablo Dam Road and a specific plan amendment regarding restaurant drive-through facilities.

• Art permit for a proposed mural at 1982-1988/1992 23rd Street
• Conditional use permit for a tattoo parlor at 3550 San Pablo Dam Road, Suite A3
• Specific plan amendment regarding drive-through facilities for restaurants and coffee shops

San Pablo Community Foundation Grants Committee

The committee will hear oral presentations from FY 2023/24 grant applicants. The meeting includes a deliberation item for committee action.

• Oral presentation by grant applicant 24-2031
• Grant committee deliberation for item 24-2042

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

The San Pablo Citizens Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for May 22, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Council will consider adopting the city's biennial operating and capital improvement budgets for fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26. The agenda also includes a $4,434,652 authorization for the Sutter Avenue Urban Greening Project.

• $4,434,652 authorization for the Sutter Avenue Urban Greening Project
• Adoption of FY 2024-26 biennial operating and capital budgets
• MOU for joint use of property at 2600 Castro Road
• Negotiations with Richmond Sanitary Services Inc. for waste collection
• Property negotiations for 1701 Rumrill Boulevard in closed session

Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee

The Committee will review a draft of the San Pablo Economic Development Strategy. Members will also discuss current and future housing and tenant protection programs related to the City's adopted Housing Element.

• Presentation of the Draft San Pablo Economic Development Strategy (24-1711)
• Implementation of proposed programs from the City's adopted Housing Element (24-1722)
• Exploring funding for the Tenant Protection and Relocation Assistance Program
• Community outreach survey regarding tenant protections, rent control, and SB 567 impacts by SRI, Inc.
• Analysis of a proposed Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protections Ballot Measure by RSG

City Council

The City Council will consider several agreements, including a contract for homeless outreach services through Contra Costa Health Services. They will also review an amendment to the Sutter Avenue Urban Greening project and a request to fly a Pride flag in June. The agenda also includes reviewing financial reports and committee appointments.

• $112,644 contract for C.O.R.E. homeless outreach team services
• Agreement for Mental Health Evaluation Team services by San Pablo Police
• Sutter Avenue Urban Greening Phase 1 project amendment (total not to exceed $658,615)
• Appointment of Jonathan Luong to Measure S and K Oversight Committees
• Request to fly an LGBTQ Pride flag at City Hall in June

City Council

The City Council will hold a scheduled public hearing regarding the preliminary draft of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Fiscal Year 2025-26 Biennial Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget. Following the presentation, the Council may direct the City Manager to finalize resolutions for adoption at the May 20, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing for FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 Biennial Operating Budget
• Public hearing for FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program Budget

Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee

The committee will receive an overview of the preliminary draft biennial operating budget for fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26. This presentation also includes the Capital Improvement Program budget. The item is intended to precede the City Council Public Budget Hearing on May 1, 2024.

• Presentation of preliminary draft biennial FY 2024-25 and 2025-26 operating budget
• Presentation of Capital Improvement Program budget

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a conditional use permit for a minor automotive repair use, specifically for smog check services. The proposal also includes an office use and a reduction in off-street parking at an existing commercial building.

• Conditional Use Permit for minor automotive repair (smog check) and office use at 1440 23rd Street
• Off-street parking reduction at 1440 23rd Street
• Approval of March 26, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider a public hearing regarding $50,000,000 in revenue bonds for a residential rental project at 2838 Giant Road. Other items include park restroom maintenance agreements and various fiscal resolutions.

• Public hearing for $50,000,000 in revenue bonds for the 86-unit residential rental project at 2838 Giant Road
• Janitorial services agreement with Jason Ortiz DBA Triple J Maintenance not to exceed $176,345 over five years
• Appropriation of $9,773.80 from Paratransit Measure J fund for a fuel management system
• Resolution for the 2024 Cinco de Mayo Peace & Unity Parade including a $7,500 event sponsorship
• Denial of a liability claim from Oscar Aguirre

City Council

The San Pablo City Council is convening a special meeting and closed session. The closed session includes a public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager.

• Public employee performance evaluation: City Manager

San Pablo Community Foundation Grants Committee

The committee will hear oral presentations from 13 eligible grant applicants for FY 2023/24. Members will also select a Chair and Vice Chair for the FY 2024/25 Grant Program and discuss the upcoming program timeline.

• Oral presentations by 13 eligible grant applicants
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2024/25 Grant Program
• Approval of May 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of staff's recommended timeline for the FY 2024/25 Grant Program

City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including budget reallocations and service agreements. They will also consider establishing a new temporary ad-hoc subcommittee focused on technology feasibility projects.

• Increase compensation for Robert Half Inc. to a total not to exceed $125,000
• Reallocation of $115,879 from Public Works salary savings to professional services
• Event sponsorship of $1,500 for Kiwanis Club of San Pablo’s Cinco de Mayo festival
• Software license services agreement with Peregrine Technologies not to exceed $550,000
• Establishment of a temporary ad-hoc subcommittee on new technology feasibility projects

Planning Commission

The San Pablo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a finding of general plan conformity for the fiscal years 2024-2027 Capital Improvement Program. Staff will present annual progress reports on the city's Housing Element and General Plan for 2023. The commission will also approve minutes from its February meeting.

• Public hearing on general plan conformity for the 2024-2027 Capital Improvement Program (PC24-07)
• Review of 2023 Housing Element and General Plan annual progress reports
• Approval of February 27, 2024 meeting minutes (PC24-08)

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the 2030 General Plan, including new housing and environmental justice elements. The agenda also includes a first amendment to the development agreement for the former City Hall site at 13831 San Pablo Avenue. Other items involve reviewing funding requests and approving various service contracts.

• Public hearing for 2030 General Plan updates and new Housing Element
• First amendment to the Danco Communities development agreement for 13831 San Pablo Avenue
• Contract amendment with Brown and Caldwell not to exceed $132,154
• Five-year on-call agreements for mechanical and tree services
• Ratification of federal and state funding requests

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to establish a rent registry for residential properties. The meeting also includes discussions on city staff reclassifications, grant applications, and annual progress reports for housing and the General Plan.

• Adoption of Rent Registry ordinance requiring annual property registration
• Creation of a Rent Registry Program fee effective July 1, 2024
• One-time $2,500 event sponsorship for Contra Costa College Culinary Arts Scholarship
• Application for CalRecycle SB 1383 local assistance grant up to $89,149
• Re-appropriation of $58,665 for the San Pablo Dam Road/Gateway project

Planning Commission

The Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the repeal of the 2015-2023 Housing Element and the adoption of the 2023-2031 Housing Element. The discussion also includes adopting a new Community Health & Environmental Justice Element and amendments to the Safety & Noise Elements of the San Pablo General Plan 2030.

• Public hearing for repeal of 2015-2023 Housing Element and adoption of 2023-2031 Housing Element
• Adoption of a new Community Health & Environmental Justice Element
• Amendments to the Safety & Noise Element of the San Pablo General Plan 2030
• Proposed amendment to San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan regarding drive-through facilities (to be re-noticed for a future date)

Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee

The Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee will review a presentation regarding the Revised Fiscal Resiliency Policy Framework. This framework concerns one-time allocations for special revenue funds for FY 2024-25. The committee is tasked with receiving the presentation and recommending formal adoption by the City Council.

• Presentation of Revised Fiscal Resiliency Policy Framework (Special Revenue Funds One-Time Allocation for FY 2024-25 Only)

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions including funding for the Bush Avenue Pocket Park and the San Pablo Area for Recreation and Community (SPARC) project. Other items include a police vehicle purchase, a new police services technician position, and stormwater utility assessment rates.

• Bush Avenue Pocket Park construction contract with Michael Paul Company, Inc. up to $657,671
• San Pablo Area for Recreation and Community (SPARC) project design/engineering up to $599,654
• Purchase of one 2024 Dodge Durango Police Interceptor not to exceed $56,429
• Transfer of $80,000 to Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for on-call building inspection services
• Acceptance of $225,613 in grant funding for a part-time Police Services Technician position

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will review several presentations to recommend actions to the City Council. Items include a military equipment report, the Local Road Safety Plan, and a K-9 vehicle purchase. The committee will also receive updates on homeless outreach services and upcoming community meetings.

• Recommendation for adoption of military equipment report (24-0524)
• Recommendation for adoption of Local Road Safety Plan (24-0565)
• Presentation on purchasing a K-9 vehicle using asset seizure funds (24-0836)
• Update on C.O.R.E. homeless outreach services contract and pilot program
• Overview of the Rumrill Blvd Street Corridor Project community meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss exploring a land conveyance for the San Pablo Armory at 2600 Castro Road. The Council will also hold a public hearing regarding five-year agreements for police towing services. Additionally, they will consider adopting the Sustainable Transit Oriented Development Master Plan.

• Five-year agreements for police towing services
• Land conveyance exploration for 2600 Castro Road
• Adoption of Sustainable Transit Oriented Development Master Plan
• $14,367 payment to the League of California Cities
• $10,000 amendment to legal services agreement with Telecom Law Firm PC

Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee

The Committee will receive presentations regarding a new Rent Registry Program and a revised Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Plan. Members will also review an update on requesting a public interest land conveyance for the future PW Corp Yard Project at 2600 Castro Road.

• Rent Registry Program & Draft Ordinance presentation
• Revised Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Plan presentation
• Update on Hunter Hall US Army Reserve Center land conveyance at 2600 Castro Road
• New Economic Development Master Plan update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a Sustainable Transit Oriented Development Master Plan and several land use items. Discussion includes an alcohol sales amendment for a restaurant, a change in use for a private school, and a new commercial building project.

• Amendment to conditional use permit for on-sale general alcohol sales at 13112 San Pablo Avenue
• Conditional use permit for private school and community/religious assembly at 14020 San Pablo Avenue
• Major design review for a new 2,400 square foot commercial building and expansion at 1291 Rumrill Boulevard
• Public hearing for the City of San Pablo Sustainable Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Master Plan
• Approval of the 2024 Planning Commission meeting calendar

Community Services Standing Committee

The Committee will review potential facility names for the 2600 Moraga Road Park project. Members will also receive presentations regarding Old Town Neighborhood Champions, Rising Sun, and the Community Services Department San Pablo Scholarship Pilot Program.

• Review of potential facility names for the 2600 Moraga Road Park project
• Introduction of Old Town Neighborhood Champions
• Presentation on Rising Sun
• Update on the Community Services Department San Pablo Scholarship Pilot Program

City Council

The City Council will review several administrative resolutions, including consulting agreements for grant evaluations and economic development. The agenda also includes proposed ordinances regarding electronic campaign filing and housing element sites.

• Consulting agreement with Public Profit LLC not to exceed $412,000
• Consulting agreement with Hatchuel Tabernik & Associates, Inc. not to exceed $60,000
• Economic development consulting services with Natelson Dale Group, Inc. for $49,915
• Amendment to legal services agreement with Civica Law Group, APC for $20,000
• Ordinance 2023-006 regarding Designated Housing Element Sites

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for January 2, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

• Cancellation of the January 2, 2024, City Council meeting