San Pablo public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing a $220,000 local funding contribution for Phase 2 of the Interstate 80 San Pablo Dam Road Interchange project. Other notable actions include a $1 million grant application for McNeil Park, a $122,935 purchase of a law enforcement virtual reality training system, and a $130,103 contract increase for a trash capture device. The meeting also covers routine consent items such as minutes, vendor payments, and an update on the low- and moderate-income housing asset fund.

• Authorizing $220,000 local funding contribution for I-80 San Pablo Dam Road Interchange Phase 2 (Item 11)
• Authorizing grant application to MTC for McNeil Park up to $1,000,000 (Item 7)
• Appropriating $122,935 from SLESF grant for law enforcement VR training system (Item 8)
• Increasing contract for Full Trash Capture Device at Willow and Ridge by $130,103 to $890,979 (Item 13)
• Waiving fees for San Pablo United Youth Soccer Club and San Pablo Baseball Association for 2026 winter/spring season (Items 9 & 10)

Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee

The Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee will consider recommending a policy amendment to add a Mobile Home Rental Assistance Grant Program to the workplan and allocating up to $150,000 from restricted Low-Mod Housing Funds. The committee will also review a feasibility analysis for an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and receive an update on rental regulations, including anti-harassment and just cause eviction.

• Recommend policy amendment for Mobile Home Rental Assistance Grant Program with $150,000 allocation from Low-Mod Housing Funds
• Receive presentation and recommend proceeding with Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) feasibility analysis using $79,000 from GFDR Operating Reserve
• Receive informational update on rental regulations ordinance preparation, focusing on anti-harassment and just cause eviction

The committee adopted the consent calendar items, including approval of the meeting minutes, with a unanimous 2‑0 vote. It also voted 2‑0 to refer the Mobile Home Rental Assistance Grant Program policy amendment to the City Council for further action. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Adopted consent calendar items (including minutes approval) – vote 2-0
• Referred Mobile Home Rental Assistance Grant policy amendment to City Council – vote 2-0

Planning Commission

The San Pablo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a major design review and parking waiver for a 12-unit townhouse-style apartment project at 2424 Church Lane. Two other agenda items—a conditional use permit for a retail cannabis business at 14501 San Pablo Avenue and a zoning code amendment regarding sensitive uses in the Air Quality Health Risk Overlay District—are requested to be continued to January 27, 2026. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting.

• Major design review and parking waiver for a 12-unit apartment project (six side-by-side townhouse buildings) at 2424 Church Lane
• Conditional use permit for retail cannabis use at 14501 San Pablo Avenue (continued to Jan 27, 2026)
• Zoning code amendment to allow sensitive uses in the Air Quality Health Risk Overlay District subject to conditional use permit and criteria (continued to Jan 27, 2026)
• Approval of minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting

Community Services Standing Committee

The Community Services Standing Committee will consider a revision to the San Pablo Community Foundation Grant Program policy for FY 2026-27 with a recommended $75,000 allocation, field waiver requests for youth sports leagues, and a proposed City Hall parking plan that includes a revocable agreement with Walgreen's for 10 police parking spaces. The committee will also receive a departmental update and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Consider revision of SPCF Grant Program policy with $75,000 funding recommendation for FY 2026-27
• Field waiver requests for San Pablo United Youth Soccer and San Pablo Cowboys Youth Baseball for Winter/Spring 2026
• Proposed City Hall Parking Plan (Phase I and II) including a revocable parking agreement with Walgreen's site for 10 police parking spaces
• Approval of August 20, 2025 Community Services Standing Committee minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold its annual reorganization, including selection of a new mayor and vice mayor for the city and its successor agency and joint powers authority. The council will also consider approving minutes from the November 17 meeting as part of the consent calendar.

• Annual reorganization: selection of Mayor/Chair and Vice Mayor/Vice Chair of City Council, Local Successor Agency, and Joint Powers Financing Authority
• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2025 City Council meeting

The council voted to appoint Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado as mayor for the 2025-2026 term and Rita Xavier as vice mayor. All items on the consent calendar were approved. A proposal to draft an urgency ordinance for a temporary moratorium on mobile-home rent increases was rejected.

• Approved consent calendar items (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Elected Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado as mayor (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Elected Rita Xavier as vice mayor (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Rejected urgency ordinance draft for mobile-home rent moratorium (2‑2 tie, 1 absent)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025, is cancelled. Public hearings have been continued to a special meeting on December 9, 2025.

• PLAN2501-0003: Major Design Review for a 12-unit apartment project at 2424 Church Lane
• PLAN2509-0004: Conditional Use Permit for retail cannabis use at 14501 San Pablo Avenue

City Council

The San Pablo City Council will hold public hearings on updating the city's master fee schedule and adopting zoning code amendments to implement the 2023-31 Housing Element and General Plan Update 2035. The council will also consider a resolution to accept a $30,000 ABC grant for alcohol safety enforcement and allocate $10,000 for special event sponsorships. Consent items include approving meeting minutes, the treasurer's report, and the October check register.

• Public hearing on adopting an updated Master Fee Schedule for planning, building, public works, community services, police, and other services, with annual inflation adjustment starting July 1, 2026
• Public hearing and introduction of an ordinance amending the Zoning Code (Title 17) to implement 13 programs of the Housing Action Plan and update land use designations from the General Plan Update 2035
• Public hearing and introduction of an ordinance allowing the sale of accessory dwelling units as condominiums (AB 1033)
• Resolution authorizing a $30,000 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for alcohol safety enforcement operations by San Pablo police (Oct 2025 – Aug 2026)
• Resolution allocating $10,000 in supplemental FY 2025-26 one-time special event sponsorships and directing the city manager to develop a new sponsorship policy

The council approved a revised master fee schedule for planning, building, public works, community services, police and other city services, with an inflation‑adjusted cost index effective July 1, 2026. It also adopted a $10,000 supplemental funding resolution for special‑event sponsorships, authorized a grant agreement up to $30,000 for youth alcohol‑access reduction, and moved two zoning ordinances to first reading. All actions were approved by the four members present.

• Reduced oral‑communications time to 2 minutes per speaker (3‑aye, 1‑no)
• Approved minutes of the November 3, 2025 council meeting
• Approved vendor check register report for October 2025
• Adopted $10,000 supplemental funding for FY 2025‑26 special‑event sponsorships (4‑aye)
• Authorized grant agreement with CA Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control for up to $30,000 (4‑aye)
• Adopted updated master fee schedule with inflation adjustment effective July 1, 2026 (4‑aye)
• Waived first reading of zoning ordinance implementing housing element programs (4‑aye)
• Waived first reading of ordinance allowing ADU sales as condominiums (4‑aye)

City Council

The City Council will consider consent items including a $246,572 appropriation for 20 automated license plate readers, a one-time customer credit for missed trash pickups during a July 2025 work stoppage, and amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code. A discussion item involves expressing support for a post-collection agreement with RecycleMore. The meeting also includes proclamations for Homelessness Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Shelter-in-Place Education Day, plus presentations from State Senator Jesse Arreguín and on the Beacon Community Schools Initiative.

• Appropriate $246,572 from SLESF grant for 20 Motorola automated license plate readers with backhaul
• Adopt resolution for one-time residential customer credit for missed pickups during July 2025 RSS work stoppage
• Adopt resolution supporting RecycleMore post-collection agreement for West Contra Costa waste management
• Consider amending Conflict of Interest Code to update filing instructions and designated positions
• Consider art permit for a public tile mosaic at 13201 San Pablo Avenue

The council adopted a resolution appropriating $246,572 from a supplemental law‑enforcement grant to purchase twenty new Motorola automated license‑plate readers. It also approved amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code, adopted the revised Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and authorized an art‑tile mosaic at 13201 San Pablo Avenue. The council denied liability claims for Teresa J. Lopez and Jose Melgar Espinoza, approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes, and adopted a memorandum with Richmond Sanitary Services for residential credit after a service stoppage. Additionally, the council supported the post‑collection agreement with the Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority, with a 4‑1 vote in favor.

• Adopted $246,572 appropriation for license‑plate readers (RES 2025‑134)
• Adopted amendment to Conflict of Interest Code (RES 2025‑133)
• Adopted revised Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (RES 2025‑135)
• Adopted art permit for tile mosaic at 13201 San Pablo Avenue (RES 2025‑136)
• Adopted memorandum with Richmond Sanitary Services for residential credit (RES 2025‑137)
• Approved support for waste‑management post‑collection agreement (RES 2025‑138) – vote 4‑1
• Denied liability claims of Teresa J. Lopez and Jose Melgar Espinoza
• Approved minutes of October 20 2025 meeting and consent calendar (4‑aye vote)

Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee

The Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee will receive a presentation on the City of San Pablo's cost analysis and master fee schedule by Willdan Financial Services, and may recommend formal consideration to the City Council. The committee will also consider a $10,000 budget amendment for one-time discretionary event sponsorships. Additionally, the committee will approve the minutes from the September 29, 2025 meeting.

• Presentation on cost analysis and master fee schedule by Willdan Financial Services
• $10,000 budget amendment for FY 2025-26 one-time event sponsorships
• Recommendation to develop a City Council policy on annual special event sponsorships
• Approval of September 29, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the September 29, 2025 Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It then referred the city cost analysis and the FY 2025‑26 department budget amendment for supplemental event sponsorship funding to the City Council, each also approved by a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved September 29 minutes (2-0)
• Referred cost analysis to City Council (2-0)
• Referred FY 2025‑26 budget amendment for event sponsorships to City Council (2-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will adopt a resolution for an art tile mosaic on the exterior of a building at 13201 San Pablo Avenue. It will continue the design review for a 12‑unit apartment project at 2424 Church Lane and hold public hearings on two conditional use permits for retail cannabis use at 14501 San Pablo Avenue and 3550 San Pablo Dam Road, Suite C. The agenda also includes public hearings on extensive zoning code amendments that implement the 2023‑31 Housing Action Plan and allow the sale of accessory dwelling units as condominiums.

• Adopt resolution for art permit – tile mosaic at 13201 San Pablo Avenue (APN 526-011-012)
• Continue major design review for 12‑unit apartment project at 2424 Church Lane (APN 417-090-024)
• Public hearing on conditional use permit for retail cannabis at 14501 San Pablo Avenue (APN 413-352-017)
• Public hearing on conditional use permit for retail cannabis at 3550 San Pablo Dam Road, Suite C (APN 420-130-032)
• Public hearing on zoning code amendments to implement housing element and allow ADU sales as condos

City Council

The City Council will review several administrative items, including grant applications and the designation of surplus land. A key decision involves increasing compensation for construction management services for the new police headquarters and training facility.

• Fourth amendment to Mack 5 agreement for police headquarters increasing compensation by $140,142 (total not to exceed $1,394,348)
• Declaration of city-owned property at 1411 Rumrill Boulevard and 3400 San Pablo Dam Road as surplus land
• Grant reimbursement up to $55,000 from California Office of Traffic Safety for police enforcement operations
• Grant application for approximately $120,000 from Caltrans for litter abatement and workforce development
• Extension of temporary suspension of remote public comment via Zoom and telephone through June 30, 2026

The council approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting and the September vendor check report. It adopted an ordinance revising fireworks regulations and authorized a $1,394,348 increase for the new police headquarters and training facility. Several city‑owned parcels at 1411 Rumrill Boulevard were declared surplus land, and the council approved grant agreements for traffic safety and a Caltrans cleanup program. A temporary appointment of Jill Mercurio as Public Works Director was also adopted.

• Approved minutes of the Oct 6, 2025 City Council meeting (Approved)
• Approved vendor check register report for September 2025 (Approved)
• Adopted ordinance amending fireworks regulations (ORD 2025‑003, Adopted)
• Approved $1,394,348 increase for new police headquarters and training facility (RES 2025‑122, Adopted)
• Declared parcels at 1411 Rumrill Boulevard surplus land (RES 2025‑126, 127, 128, Adopted)
• Authorized $55,000 grant for selective traffic enforcement program (RES 2025‑130, Adopted)
• Authorized submission of Caltrans community cleanup grant application (~$120,000) (RES 2025‑131, Adopted)
• Adopted temporary appointment of Jill Mercurio as Public Works Director (RES 2025‑132, vote 5‑aye)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to revise regulations on the possession, sale, and use of fireworks. The body is also reviewing several road improvement appropriations and a biennial budget calendar.

• Proposed ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 8.42 regarding fireworks regulations
• Appropriation of $670,000 for San Pablo Dam Road I-80 Gateway Improvements and $250,000 for Giant Road Paving
• Appropriation of $220,000 each for CCTA Smart Signals and CCTA I-80 San Pablo Dam Road Interchange Phase 2
• Sponsorship of $5,000 for Contra Costa College Foundation San Pablo Forward Scholarship and $2,500 for the Foundation
• Agreement with EBMUD for $133,922 in pavement restoration funds

The council approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes and the FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 budget calendars. It denied a liability claim by John Espejo and adopted scholarship sponsorships totaling $7,500. The council adopted the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program with multiple road and transit fund allocations, and authorized a $133,922 pavement‑rehabilitation agreement with EBMUD. It also approved a fireworks ordinance amendment and the processing of Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamations.

• Approved September 15, 2025 City Council minutes
• Approved FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 budget calendar
• Denied liability claim of John Espejo (03/29/25)
• Adopted scholarship sponsorship: $5,000 for Contra Costa College Foundation San Pablo Forward Scholarship and $2,500 for Contra Costa College Foundation
• Adopted FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program with appropriations: $242,985 ADA improvements, $670,000 SB1 road maintenance, $250,000 SB1 rehabilitation, $220,000 Measure J smart signals, $220,000 Measure J interchange (total ≈ $1.6M)
• Authorized agreement with EBMUD for pavement rehabilitation and approved $133,922 invoice for FY 2026-27 pavement repair project
• Approved amendment to the municipal code revising fireworks possession, sale, and use regulations
• Approved processing of proclamations for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will approve minutes from six prior meetings. It will receive updates on the revised Emergency Management Plan, a proposed fireworks enforcement ordinance amendment, and the SOS Richmond contract services. The committee will consider a proposal to deploy public safety cameras, evaluate three bids, and recommend contracts to the City Council for FY 2025‑26.

• Approve minutes of six past Public Safety Standing Committee meetings (items 25-412 to 25-414).
• Overview of revised Emergency Management Plan (item 25-402).
• Overview of proposed Fireworks Enforcement Ordinance amendment (item 25-403).
• FY 2025‑26 SOS Richmond contract services update from Public Works (item 25-427).
• Proposed public safety camera deployment and implementation plan; evaluate three bids and recommend contracts (item 25-404).

The Public Safety Standing Committee approved the consent agenda, adopting all listed minutes. It also approved a motion to receive a presentation on the FY 2025‑26 public safety camera deployment, authorize the City Manager and police staff to evaluate three bids, and recommend contracts and expenditures to the City Council using SLESF funds. No public comments were received on any items.

• Approved minutes of Public Safety Standing Committee meeting Dec 11 2023 (2‑0)
• Approved minutes of Public Safety Standing Committee meeting Jun 26 2024 (2‑0)
• Approved minutes of Public Safety Standing Committee meeting Oct 23 2024 (2‑0)
• Approved minutes of Public Safety Standing Committee meeting Dec 4 2024 (2‑0)
• Approved minutes of Public Safety Standing Committee meeting Feb 5 2025 (2‑0)
• Approved minutes of Public Safety Standing Committee meeting Apr 17 2025 (2‑0)
• Approved minutes of Public Safety Standing Committee meeting Jun 4 2025 (2‑0)
• Approved motion to evaluate and recommend public safety camera deployment (2‑0)

Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee

The Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee will review the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program budget and a salary schedule amendment. The meeting also includes an informational update on revenue enhancements and the FY 2026-27 budget timeline.

• Approval of July 31, 2025 committee minutes
• FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program budget amendment
• FY 2025-26 Class and Comp Plan amendment for salary schedules
• Update on Transient Occupancy Tax and business license audit services
• FY 2026-27 General Fund operating budget development timeline

Planning Commission

The City of San Pablo Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled. The notice was issued on September 17, 2025. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider accepting an $850,000 federal grant for the San Pablo Avenue Bridge Replacement Project, with a required local match of $110,127. Other agenda items include a public hearing to accept a $13,318 Justice Assistance Grant for police radio equipment, authorization for a $31,000 environmental programs fellow, and a vote on an opposition letter to state legislation on open meeting teleconference rules. The meeting also includes routine consent items such as minutes and vendor check registers.

• Resolution to accept $850,000 CPFCDS grant and appropriate $110,127 match for San Pablo Avenue Bridge Replacement
• Public hearing to accept $13,318 JAG grant for 62 portable chargers and 25 spare batteries for police radios
• Authorization to ratify opposition letter to SB 707 (teleconference requirements for public meetings)
• Agreement with Bay Area Community Resources for an 11-month full-time fellow in Environmental Programs at $31,000
• Approval of vendor check register for August 2025

The council adopted a resolution accepting $850,000 of Community Project Funded Congressional Directed Spending and a matching $110,127 for the San Pablo Avenue Bridge Replacement project. It also approved a $13,318 Justice Assistance Grant for portable emergency radio chargers, a $31,000 fellowship with Bay Area Community Resources, and ratified an opposition letter to Senate Bill 707. The consent calendar and routine reports were adopted unanimously.

• Approved minutes of the September 2, 2025 council meeting
• Approved vendor check register report for August 2025
• Adopted $850,000 bridge grant and $110,127 match (adopted)
• Approved ratification of opposition letter to Senate Bill 707
• Authorized $31,000 fellowship agreement with BACR (adopted)
• Adopted consent calendar (4-0)
• Approved $13,318 Justice Assistance Grant for portable chargers (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to authorize an 8% contingency and allocate bond interest for the Police Headquarters Project, raising the total project budget to $47,993,602. The consent calendar includes approvals for a cybersecurity contract, library services sub-lease, tree services amendment, event sponsorships, and a playground surface replacement. A closed session is scheduled to discuss potential litigation related to national opioid settlements.

• Authorize $3,079,320 contingency and $11,750 bond interest for Police Headquarters Project, total $47,993,602
• Approve amended library services sub-lease with Contra Costa County for $170,751.85
• Authorize three-year $57,000 cybersecurity agreement with Senseon Tech Ltd
• Approve contract change order $35,440 for rubber play surface pads at Community Center Tot Lot
• Authorize amendment for on-call tree services with Hercules Tree Service up to $450,000 total

The council adopted a resolution authorizing up to $47,993,602 for the San Pablo Police Headquarters project. It also approved a ranked eligibility list for cannabis retail operators. A liability claim by Arthur Bolton was denied, and several smaller contracts and event sponsorships were approved.

• Adopted $47,993,602 police headquarters budget (Resolution 2025-111)
• Adopted ranked eligibility list for cannabis retail permits (5‑0 vote, Resolution 2025-114)
• Denied liability claim of Arthur Bolton (Resolution 2025-376)
• Approved three‑year endpoint detection contract with Senseon Tech Ltd up to $57,000 (Resolution 2025-317)
• Adopted library sub‑lease amendment authorizing $134,544 for services (Resolution 2025-108)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for police employees’ charity golf tournament (Resolution 2025-109)
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for Organizacion de Negocios Unidos (4‑0 vote, 1 recused, Resolution 2025-110)
• Approved minutes of the August 4, 2025 meeting (Resolution 2025-354)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a resolution approving major design review for a 12-unit townhouse-style apartment project at 2424 Church Lane. They will also consider approving the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing and resolution for major design review of 12-unit apartment project at 2424 Church Lane (APN: 417-090-024), with CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15332
• Consider approving minutes of the July 22, 2025 meeting
• Appeal deadline for decisions made at this meeting is September 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Community Services Standing Committee

The Community Services Standing Committee will approve minutes from six prior meetings spanning 2023‑2025. It will consider authorizing a self‑service Sundays pilot program with Contra Costa County Library Services at the San Pablo Library. The committee will also receive updates on departmental events and the San Pablo Scholarship pilot program.

• Approve minutes of the August 29, 2023 meeting (Item 25-368)
• Approve minutes of the October 24, 2023 meeting (Item 25-365)
• Approve minutes of the January 23, 2024 meeting (Item 25-363)
• Authorize the new self‑service Sundays pilot program with Contra Costa County Library Services at San Pablo Library (Item 25-362)
• Receive updates on Community Services department programs and the San Pablo Scholarship pilot program (Items 25-353 and 25-369)

The committee approved the minutes of seven prior Community Services Standing Committee meetings. A motion to approve all minutes on the Consent Calendar passed. The committee authorized the City Manager and staff to formalize an agreement for a new self‑service Sundays pilot program with Contra Costa County Library Services.

• Approved minutes of seven prior meetings (Aug 29, 2023; Oct 24, 2023; Jan 23, 2024; Jun 4, 2024; Oct 1, 2024; Jan 7, 2025; May 8, 2025)
• Approved all minutes on the Consent Calendar (motion carried by Chair Cruz and Vice Chair Pineda, 2‑0)
• Authorized City Manager/staff to formalize agreement for new self‑service Sundays pilot program with Contra Costa County Library Services (motion carried by Chair Cruz and Vice Chair Pineda, 2‑0)

City Council

The City of San Pablo City Council meeting scheduled for August 18, 2025 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on September 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. No business will be conducted.

City Council

The City Council will consider a zoning ordinance amendment to rezone 139 parcels and update the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan to match the General Plan 2035. Council will also vote on a mid-cycle budget amendment of $593,508, a software license for paratransit up to $130,000, and appointments to the Youth Commission. The agenda includes proclamations for a retiring police lieutenant and National Night Out, along with informational updates on the summer internship program and the police department's annual report.

• Ordinance to rezone 139 parcels and amend San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan land use diagram (Item 9)
• Resolution to enter paratransit software license with Tripspark Technologies, not to exceed $130,000 (Item 12)
• Mid-cycle budget amendment to the 2024-26 biennial budget totaling $593,508 (Item 13)
• Resolution to transfer OPEB trust administration to Shuster Advisory Group and Charles Schwab Trust Bank (Item 10)
• Resolution authorizing $2,500 sponsorship for Latina Center's 25th Anniversary Gala (Item 14)

The City Council approved a comprehensive zoning amendment that redesignates 139 land parcels and updates 18 parcels to align with the 2035 General Plan. The council also adopted a mid‑cycle budget amendment adding $593,508 to the 2024‑26 budget. Additional actions included authorizing a $130,000 software license for paratransit scheduling, approving a $2,500 sponsorship for the Latina Center gala, and approving a $53,496 consulting services agreement with GovInvest. The council appointed fifteen members to the San Pablo Youth Commission and approved a resolution to transfer city trust assets to a new trustee.

• Adopted zoning amendment redesignating 139 parcels (4 aye, 1 recused)
• Approved mid‑cycle budget amendment adding $593,508 (5 aye)
• Authorized software license up to $130,000 for paratransit scheduling (5 aye)
• Approved $2,500 event sponsorship for Latina Center gala (4 aye, 1 recused)
• Approved $53,496 consulting services agreement with GovInvest (5 aye)
• Approved resolution transferring trust assets to new trustee (5 aye)
• Appointed fifteen members to the San Pablo Youth Commission (5 aye)

Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee

The committee will approve minutes from three prior meetings. It will receive a presentation to amend Resolution 2023‑24 and re‑affirm the design‑build contract and 8 % contingency for the new City of San Pablo Police Department headquarters, which does not require new funding. It will also receive a presentation on a proposed mid‑cycle amendment to the 2024‑2026 biennial budget.

• Approve minutes of the Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee meeting of February 26, 2024 (Item 25-325).
• Approve minutes of the Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee meeting of May 28, 2025 (Item 25-312).
• Approve minutes of the Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee meeting of June 23, 2025 (Item 25-310).
• Presentation to consider amending Resolution 2023‑24 and re‑affirm the design‑build contract and 8 % contingency for the new police department headquarters, with no new funding required (Item 25-339).
• Presentation on the proposed mid‑cycle budget amendment to the 2024‑2026 adopted budget (Item 25-337).

The Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee approved the minutes of the February 26, 2024, May 28, 2025, and June 23, 2025 meetings by unanimous consent. Both the police headquarters design‑build contract amendment and the mid‑cycle budget amendment were referred to the City Council for further action. No public comments were received.

• Approved minutes of Feb 26, 2024 meeting (aye: 2 – Pabon-Alvarado, Ponce)
• Approved minutes of May 28, 2025 meeting (aye: 2 – Pabon-Alvarado, Ponce)
• Approved minutes of June 23, 2025 meeting (aye: 2 – Pabon-Alvarado, Ponce)
• Referred police HQ design‑build contract amendment to City Council (aye: 2 – Pabon-Alvarado, Ponce)
• Referred mid‑cycle budget amendment to City Council (aye: 2 – Pabon-Alvarado, Ponce)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution approving a major design review for a new 25,549-square-foot industrial building with 42 parking spaces, a fence height increase from 6 to 8 feet, and a 10% parking reduction due to transit proximity. The project is on two parcels at 1701 Rumrill Boulevard and is found exempt under CEQA as infill development. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the June 24 meeting.

• Public hearing on major design review for a 25,549-sq-ft industrial building at 1701 Rumrill Boulevard
• Minor adjustment to increase fence height from 6 to 8 feet
• Parking requirement reduction of 10% due to proximity to a transit stop
• CEQA exemption under Section 15332 as infill development
• Consideration of June 24, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the zoning map and municipal code to align with the General Plan Update 2035. The body will also consider a sponsorship for the Fiestas Patrias event and a grant application for McNeil Park.

• Proposed rezoning of 139 land parcels and 18 parcels on the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan
• Sponsorship of 2025 Fiestas Patrias event/parade not to exceed $30,000 ($5,000 cash and $25,000 in-kind services)
• Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund for the McNeil Park project
• Adoption of a revised Investment Policy for FY 2025-26
• Denial of a liability claim from Abasi Buford

The council waived the first reading and introduced a zoning amendment ordinance that redesignates 139 parcels to align with the 2035 General Plan. It also adopted a revised FY 2025‑26 investment policy, approved a $30,000 sponsorship package for the 2025 Fiestas Patrias parade, and approved funding for the McNeil Park project. A liability claim by Abasi Buford was denied. All consent‑calendar items were adopted.

• Waived first reading and introduced zoning amendment ordinance (3‑0 vote)
• Adopted revised investment policy for FY 2025‑26
• Approved $30,000 sponsorship for 2025 Fiestas Patrias parade
• Approved application for Land and Water Conservation Fund for McNeil Park project
• Denied liability claim of Abasi Buford
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2025 council meeting
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2025 special council meeting
• Filed vendor check register report for June 2025

Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee

The Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee will consider approving minutes from a 2023 meeting and a 2025 meeting. The committee will also receive a presentation on the year-end report for the rent registry program.

• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2023 meeting
• Approval of minutes from May 29, 2025 meeting
• Presentation on rent registry program year-end report

The committee approved the minutes from the October 17, 2023 and May 29, 2025 Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee meetings. Councilmember Ponce moved to approve all consent‑calendar items, Mayor Cruz seconded, and the motion carried with two ayes (Cruz, Ponce). A year‑end rent registry program report was presented but no action was taken.

• Approved minutes of Oct 17, 2023 meeting (consent calendar)
• Approved minutes of May 29, 2025 meeting (consent calendar)
• Motion to approve consent calendar items carried (2 ayes: Cruz, Ponce)

City Council

The council will consider a public hearing to repeal the 23rd Street Specific Plan and adopt the updated General Plan 2035, which revises several planning elements and adds the Rumrill Corridor Plan. Other agenda items include routine approvals such as the June 16 meeting minutes, a liability claim denial, and several resolutions authorizing event sponsorships and financial allocations. The council will also vote on a resolution to increase compensation for the police headquarters construction contract to $1,197,206.

• 25-224: Public hearing to adopt San Pablo General Plan 2035 and repeal 23rd Street Specific Plan
• 25-268: Authorize third amendment to Mack 5 contract for police headquarters, increasing compensation by $94,813 to a total of $1,197,206
• 25-297: Approve $3,383,822 appropriation from the Building, Facilities & Parks Maintenance Reserve for capital projects including Rumrill Sports Park turf replacement
• 25-273: Approve $2,500 event sponsorship for 2025 West County Salesian Youth Club charity golf tournament
• 25-288: Approve professional services agreement with Shuster Advisory Group for investment advisory of the city’s cash operating reserve

The City Council approved the updated San Pablo General Plan 2035, revising the city's long‑range planning and adding the Rumrill Corridor Plan. It also adopted several financial and operational resolutions, including a $3.38 M reserve fund appropriation for capital projects and a contract amendment for the new police headquarters. All actions were recorded as adopted, with vote counts noted where provided.

• Adopted San Pablo General Plan 2035 (Aye: 3, Nay: 0, Recused: 1, Absent: 1)
• Approved $3,383,822 reserve fund appropriation for capital improvement projects (Adopted)
• Adopted third amendment to MACK 5 agreement for police headquarters, raising contract to $1,197,206 (Adopted)
• Approved proclamation for National Night Out – August 5, 2025 (Adopted)
• Adopted $2,500 event sponsorship for West County Salesian Youth Club charity golf (Adopted)
• Adopted professional services agreement with Shuster Advisory Group for cash operating reserve portfolio (Adopted)
• Adopted amendment to the Fiscal Resiliency Reserve Policy (Adopted)
• Approved consent agenda (Aye: 4, Nay: 0)

City Council

The San Pablo City Council is holding a special workshop to receive an overview of adopted rental regulation policies and conduct a policy discussion on rent stabilization. The agenda includes a fiscal impact analysis report from July 2024. No action is scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• Policy discussion on rent stabilization, including a fiscal impact analysis from July 2024
• Overview of adopted rental regulation policies from the FY 2025-27 Council Priority Workplan
• Public comment accepted only in-person or via email; no Zoom or telephone comments

The council voted to limit public comments to two minutes, or four minutes when translation is required. The motion passed with three ayes, one nay, and one absent. The council also approved recommendations authorizing the City Manager to prioritize implementation of adopted rental housing regulation policies and all 56 Housing Action Plan programs, and to seek additional General Fund capacity for those regulations. The same motion directed the City Manager to draft a work‑plan amendment and partner with housing policy experts.

• Limited public comments to 2 minutes (4 if translation needed) – motion passed (3-1-1)
• Authorized City Manager to prioritize implementation of adopted rental housing regulation policies – motion passed (3-1-1)
• Authorized City Manager to prioritize implementation of all 56 Housing Action Plan programs – motion passed (3-1-1)
• Authorized City Manager to seek additional General Fund budget capacity for rental housing regulations – motion passed (3-1-1)
• Directed City Manager to draft amendment to FY 2025‑27 Workplan and partner with housing policy experts – motion passed (3-1-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a 4-unit residential development at 2834 El Portal Drive, a permit extension for a 40-unit affordable housing project at 1820 Rumrill Boulevard, and comprehensive zoning code and map amendments to align with the General Plan 2035. The zoning amendments would redesignate 139 parcels and update the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan land use diagram for 18 parcels. The Commission is also set to approve minutes from the May 27 meeting.

• Public hearing on minor design review, use permit, and variances for a 4-unit residential project at 2834 El Portal Drive, including creek and front yard setback exceptions.
• Public hearing on extension of permits for a 40-unit affordable housing project (Rumrill Commons) at 1820 Rumrill Boulevard, including density bonus and parking reductions.
• Public hearing on zoning text amendments and map redesignation for 139 parcels and 18 Specific Plan parcels to implement the San Pablo General Plan Update 2035.
• Approval of minutes from the May 27, 2025, Planning Commission meeting.
• Appeal deadline for actions taken at this meeting is July 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee

The Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee will receive presentations on proposed amendments to the city's Fiscal Resiliency Reserve Policy, Investment Policy, and Fiscal Policies and Procedures. The committee will also review allocations for the FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26 Building, Facilities, & Parks Maintenance Reserve Fund.

• Presentation on proposed amendment to Fiscal Resiliency Reserve Policy
• Presentation on proposed amendment to Investment Policy
• Presentation on proposed increase in City Manager signing authority from $50,000 to $100,000
• Presentation on FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26 Building, Facilities, & Parks Maintenance Reserve Fund allocations
• Presentation on FY 2024/25 General Fund Designated Reserves

The committee approved the minutes from its August 26, 2024 meeting. Several policy amendment presentations were referred to the City Council with unanimous support. The amendment to increase the City Manager's signing authority from $50,000 to $100,000 failed because it lacked a second. No public comments were received on any item.

• Approved Aug 26, 2024 committee minutes (2-0)
• Referred Fiscal Resiliency Reserve Policy Fund 140 amendment to City Council (2-0)
• Referred Investment Policy amendment from Shuster Advisory Group to City Council (2-0)
• Referred FY 2024/25 General Fund Designated Reserves Fund 110 presentation to City Council (2-0)
• Failed amendment to increase City Manager signing authority to $100,000 (no second)
• Referred FY 2024/25 & FY 2025/26 Building, Facilities, & Parks Maintenance Reserve Fund 130 allocations to City Council (2-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions including fee increases for building and public works, a new library services sublease, and updates to the city's compensation plan. The body is also reviewing a long-term contract for enhanced EMS services and various youth sports fee waivers.

• Emergency services agreement with Contra Costa County Fire Protection District not to exceed $10,832,273
• FY 2025-2026 building, planning, and public works user fee increases
• Library services sublease with Contra Costa County for FY 2025-26 not to exceed $166,795
• Amendments to the Classification and Compensation Plan, including a 2% COLA for part-time staff
• Fee waivers for San Pablo Cowboys Youth Association and San Pablo United Youth Soccer Club

The council approved the Consent Calendar unanimously and adopted the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. It denied a liability claim filed by Artrice Turner and approved several resolutions, including fee increases for building and public works, fee waivers for Davis Park and Rumrill Sports Park, and the completion of the Sutter Avenue Green Street project. The council also authorized a five‑year emergency services agreement with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District valued at up to $10,832,273 and approved $100,000 in grant funding for FY 2025‑26 community events.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (vote 4-0)
• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Denied liability claim of Artrice Turner
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 building, planning, and public works fee increase resolutions (Enactments 2025-075, 2025-076)
• Adopted Sutter Avenue Green Street project completion resolution (2025-077)
• Adopted fee waiver for Davis Park Sports Fields for San Pablo Cowboys Youth Association (2025-078)
• Adopted five‑year emergency services agreement with Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (up to $10,832,273) (2025-084)
• Adopted grant program appropriation of $100,000 for FY 2025‑26 community events (2025-086, 2025-087)

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will receive informational updates on police technology programs and the Priority Oriented Policing unit, and will consider formal approval of a new Emergency Medical Services agreement with Contra Costa County Fire Protection District for 2025-2030, pending City Council approval.

• Presentation on San Pablo Police Department public safety technology programs (Item 25-251)
• Presentation on San Pablo Police Department Priority Oriented Policing unit (Item 25-267)
• Consideration of new EMS agreement between Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and City of San Pablo for July 2025 – June 2030 (Item 25-275)

The Public Safety Standing Committee formally considered and approved a new Emergency Medical Services agreement between the City of San Pablo and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District for the period July 1 2025 – June 30 2030. Councilmember Xavier made the motion, Vice Mayor Pabon‑Alvarado seconded, and the motion carried with two affirmative votes. No public comments were received. The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.

• Approved new EMS agreement (2025‑2030) – motion carried with 2 ayes (Xavier, Pabon‑Alvarado)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent calendar including several resolutions. Key items include authorizing a $7.83 million contract with Larry Walker Associates for EPA-funded PCB TMDL studies, purchasing a police vehicle for $49,470, and approving a $100,000 financial services agreement with Eide Bailly LLP. The council will also adopt a resolution nominating several properties as Priority Conservation Areas and receive oversight committee reports on Measures K and S.

• Approve $7,830,000 agreement with Larry Walker Associates for EPA grant-funded PCB TMDL studies
• Purchase 2025 Dodge Durango police vehicle for $49,470 and sell surplus unit #701
• Approve $100,000 consulting services agreement with Eide Bailly LLP for financial services
• Adopt resolution nominating Wildcat Creek, Wanlass Park, Davis Park, and other sites as Priority Conservation Areas
• Receive Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee reports for Measure K and Measure S for FY 2023-24

The council approved several resolutions, including adopting priority conservation areas, authorizing a $7.83 million EPA‑funded PCB stormwater study, purchasing a police interceptor vehicle for $49,470, and allocating $40,478 for electric‑vehicle charging cable repairs. It also approved a $100,000 consulting agreement for financial services, accepted oversight committee reports, transferred pension and OPEB trust administration, appointed the city manager as plan administrator for retiree health savings plans, and set the annual GANN limit for FY 2025‑26. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0) with two members absent.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2025 meeting (3‑0)
• Adopted resolution designating priority conservation areas (3‑0)
• Authorized $7,830,000 EPA grant for PCB TMDL study (3‑0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Dodge Durango police interceptor for $49,470 (3‑0)
• Approved $40,478 appropriation for City Hall EV charging cable repairs (3‑0)
• Approved $100,000 consulting services agreement with Eide Bailly LLP (3‑0)
• Received and filed Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee reports (3‑0)
• Authorized transfer of pension and OPEB trusts to Shuster Advisory Group and Charles Schwab Trust Bank (3‑0)

Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee

The Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee will hear presentations on existing tenant protections and rent stabilization policy considerations, as well as an overview of the General Plan Update 2035 and Rumrill Corridor Plan. The committee will also consider updates on ADU homeownership policies and compliance with SB 9, and a preliminary designation of Priority Conservation Areas. Consent calendar includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings.

• Presentation and update on existing tenant protections and rental regulation policies, including rent stabilization considerations (Item 25-260)
• Overview of proposed approval process for General Plan Update 2035 and Rumrill Corridor Plan, plus repeal of 23rd Street Specific Plan (Item 25-242)
• Update on progress implementing ADU homeownership policies and SB 9 requirements, with proposed ordinance amendments (Item 25-241)
• Preliminary consideration to designate certain properties as Priority Conservation Areas under ABAG program (Item 25-240)
• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2024, January 27, 2025, and May 7, 2024 meetings (Consent Calendar)

The committee approved the Consent Calendar, which adopted the minutes from the August 21, 2024, January 27, 2025, and May 7, 2024 meetings. A motion limited public comment to one minute per speaker (two minutes if translation is needed). The committee also approved an update on policy #301.4 implementation and approved the preliminary consideration to designate properties as Priority Conservation Areas. All motions passed with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Calendar, adopting minutes of three prior meetings (2-0)
• Limited public comment to one minute per speaker, two if translation needed (2-0)
• Approved update on implementation of policy #301.4 for accessory dwelling units (2-0)
• Approved preliminary consideration to designate properties as Priority Conservation Areas (2-0)

Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee

The Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee will consider several preliminary recommendations for City Council approval, including a $100,000 financial consulting agreement, a $49,469 police vehicle purchase, and a $40,748 appropriation for EV charger repairs. The committee will also review a fiduciary consultant selection, compensation plan amendments, and the Gann Appropriation Limit report. Minutes from five prior meetings are on the consent calendar.

• Selection of Shuster Advisory Group as fiduciary consultant for deferred compensation, Section 115 trust, and cash investment accounts
• Professional services agreement with Edie Baily LLC for $100,000 in financial consulting services (FY 2025-26)
• One-time appropriation of $40,748 for repair of City Hall EV charging cables due to vandalism and theft
• Budget transfer of $49,469 from police department budget for a new 2026 police vehicle
• Proposed amendments to FY 2025-26 classification and compensation plan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two new construction projects and a city-wide general plan update. The body is also considering the repeal of the 23rd Street Specific Plan and the General Plan 2030.

• Proposed 28,500 square foot gymnasium and music center at 2851 Salesian Avenue
• Proposed 5,158 square foot retail building with four tenant spaces at 14535-14555 San Pablo Avenue
• Proposed adoption of the San Pablo General Plan 2035 and Rumrill Corridor Plan
• Proposed repeal of the 23rd Street Specific Plan and San Pablo General Plan 2030

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items including approval of minutes and vendor check register, plus several resolutions. Key actions include reallocating funds from the Rumrill Boulevard Complete Streets Project to the San Pablo Dam Road Gateway I-80 Improvements Project, approving the SB 1 road maintenance project list, and accepting emergency storm drain repairs. The council will also adopt procedures for public hearings on city vacancies under AB 2561 and set a public hearing for the street lighting assessment district.

• Reallocation of $157,094 from the Rumrill Boulevard Complete Streets Project to the San Pablo Dam Road Gateway I-80 Improvements Project, plus additional fund transfers
• Adoption of SB 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding list for FY 2025-26, including Giant Road Pavement Rehabilitation and San Pablo Dam Road I-80 Gateway Improvements
• Preliminary approval of Engineer's Report for Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment District No. 1982-1 and setting a public hearing
• Acceptance of emergency storm drain repairs at 1850 Mesa Buena Avenue by Golden Bay Construction, Inc.
• Adoption of procedures for public hearings on city vacancies under Assembly Bill 2561

The City Council approved several routine items and adopted seven resolutions. Highlights include adopting SB1 road‑maintenance funding, approving a street‑lighting assessment district, terminating an emergency storm‑drain procurement, and authorizing the reallocation of $157,094 plus multiple fund transfers totaling more than $900,000. All votes were 4‑0 with Mayor Cruz absent.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2025 meeting (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 meeting (4‑0)
• Approved Vendor Check Register Report for April 2025 (4‑0)
• Adopted SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation funding resolution (4‑0)
• Adopted street‑lighting assessment district resolution (4‑0)
• Terminated emergency procurement for storm‑drain repair at 1850 Mesa Buena Ave (4‑0)
• Adopted public‑hearing procedures for city vacancies (AB 2561) (4‑0)
• Authorized reallocation of $157,094 and transfers of $500,000, $32,945, $135,851, $256,683 (4‑0)

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

The San Pablo Citizens Oversight Committee will receive and file annual audit reports for Measure K and Measure S. These measures fund emergency medical services and general city services, respectively.

• Measure K 2023-24 Annual Audit and Report
• Measure S 2023-24 Annual Audit and Report
• Measure K: EMS funding for Fire Station 70
• Measure S: General city services funding

San Pablo Community Foundation Grants Committee

The San Pablo Community Foundation Grants Committee will hear brief oral presentations from 23 eligible grant applicants. After the presentations, the committee will deliberate on the applications and make funding recommendations. Public comment is allowed only for items not listed on the agenda, and the meeting follows ADA accommodation procedures.

• Review of 23 eligible grant applicants for FY 2025/26
• Oral presentations (3 minutes each) with brief Q&A
• Committee deliberation and funding recommendation
• Public comment limited to non‑agenda items (max 3 minutes per speaker)
• ADA accommodation request instructions

The San Pablo Community Foundation Grants Committee voted to fund both AB939 grant applicants $7,500 each. It also approved the grant application “The Way of Life,” with one member abstaining. Finally, the committee approved all remaining grant applicants.

• Fund both AB939 applicants $7,500 each (4 ayes, 0 abstentions)
• Approve Grant applicant The Way of Life (3 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Approve all remaining grant applicants (4 ayes, 0 abstentions)

Community Services Standing Committee

The Community Services Standing Committee will hear an informational update from the department, then consider recommending approval of field waiver requests for San Pablo United Youth Soccer and San Pablo Cowboys Youth Baseball for summer/fall 2025. The committee will also consider recommending authorization to amend and extend the San Pablo Historical Society MOU for three years (FY 2025-2028) subject to funding availability. Both action items require formal consideration by the City Council.

• Field waiver requests for San Pablo United Youth Soccer and San Pablo Cowboys Youth Baseball for summer/fall 2025
• Authorization to amend and extend San Pablo Historical Society MOU for three years (FY 2025-2028) subject to funding availability
• Community Services Department general update (informational)

The Community Services Standing Committee approved field waiver requests for the San Pablo United Youth Soccer and San Pablo Cowboys Youth Baseball Association for summer/fall 2025. It also approved authorizing an amendment and three‑year extension (FY 2025‑2028) of the San Pablo Historical Society MOU, subject to funding availability. Both motions passed with two affirmative votes.

• Approved field waiver requests for San Pablo United Youth Soccer and San Pablo Cowboys Youth Baseball Association (2 ayes: Pineda, Cruz)
• Approved amendment and three‑year extension of San Pablo Historical Society MOU (FY 2025‑2028) (2 ayes: Pineda, Cruz)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a one-year, $97,930 agreement with Contra Costa Health Services for homeless outreach team services, and a separate memorandum of understanding for code enforcement and homeless services on county property. Other consent items include a $1,500 event sponsorship, emergency storm drain repair authorization, and a legislative advocacy update.

• Resolution to enter into $97,930 agreement with Contra Costa Health Services for homeless outreach (C.O.R.E.) from July 2025 to June 2026
• Memorandum of understanding with Contra Costa County for code enforcement and homeless outreach on county property at Fordham Street and El Portal Drive
• Authorization of emergency procurement for storm drain repair at 1850 Mesa Buena Avenue
• Event sponsorship of $1,500 to Organización de Negocios Unidos for a Mother's Day celebration
• Recognition of Peace Officer Memorial Day and National Police Week via proclamation

The council denied a liability claim and approved proclamations recognizing National Police Week, Public Works Week, and National Day of Prayer. It also authorized a $97,930 contract for a homeless outreach team, continued emergency storm‑drain repairs, and adopted resolutions for a code‑enforcement partnership, a $1,500 Mother’s Day event sponsorship, and legislative‑advocacy coordination.

• Liability claim of Tracy Pitts denied (vote 4-0, Mayor Cruz absent)
• Proclamation for National Police Week approved (vote 4-0)
• Proclamation for National Public Works Week approved (vote 4-0)
• Proclamation for National Day of Prayer approved (vote 4-0)
• Emergency procurement for storm‑drain repair continued (vote 4-0)
• Homeless outreach agreement approved, funding $97,930 (vote 4-0)
• MOU for code‑enforcement services on county property adopted (vote 4-0)
• Mother's Day event sponsorship of $1,500 approved (3-0, 1 absent, 1 recused)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development proposals. One is a revision to a previously approved mixed-use project at 1982-1992 23rd Street, removing the third story and adding a residential unit for a total of nine units and 5,828 sq ft of commercial space. The other is a major design review to convert a warehouse into an off-site kitchen and a storage building into a takeout restaurant at 2229 Dover Ave and 1927 23rd Street. The commission will also consider approving the March 25, 2025 minutes and receive staff updates on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and General Plan.

• Public hearing on revisions to mixed-use project at 1982-1992 23rd Street: remove third story, modify floorplans, add one residential unit
• Public hearing on conversion of 1,386 sq ft warehouse to off-site kitchen and 192 sq ft storage building to 734 sq ft takeout restaurant at 2229 Dover Ave and 1927 23rd Street
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2025
• Staff updates on Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and General Plan
• Appeal deadline for actions taken at this meeting: May 5, 2025

City Council

The San Pablo City Council will consider a resolution to appropriate $1,920,325 to the police headquarters budget from lease revenue bonds and interest earnings. Other notable actions include authorizing a request for qualifications for cannabis retail permits, extending the suspension of remote public comment through October 31, 2025, and approving multiple contracts and equipment purchases. The agenda also includes a liability claim denial and several routine consent items.

• Appropriate $1,920,325 to police headquarters budget from lease revenue bonds and interest
• Authorize request for qualifications (RFQ) for cannabis operator permits for retail sales
• Extend temporary suspension of remote public comment via Zoom and telephone through Oct 31, 2025
• Purchase five police vehicles and other equipment using reserve funds (exact amounts not specified per item)
• Execute $147,168 agreement with Sun Ridge Systems for CAD-RMS software support

The council approved a $1.92 million appropriation to fund the San Pablo Police Headquarters budget. It also adopted resolutions authorizing the West Contra Costa Waste Management Authority post‑collection agreements, a 15‑month CAD‑RMS support contract with Sun Ridge Systems, and a request for qualifications for cannabis operator permits. Additional actions included denying a liability claim, approving the vendor check register report for March 2025, and authorizing purchases of network equipment and police vehicles. All motions passed with four votes in favor and one member absent.

• Denied liability claim of Kwame Inkabi (4-0-1)
• Approved vendor check register report for March 2025 (4-0-1)
• Approved proclamation for Peace Officers Memorial Day (4-0-1)
• Adopted resolution authorizing West Contra Costa Waste Management Authority post‑collection agreements (4-0-1)
• Approved 15‑month Sun Ridge Systems CAD‑RMS support services agreement up to $147,168 (4-0-1)
• Adopted RFQ resolution for cannabis operator permits (4-0-1)
• Approved $1.92 M police headquarters budget appropriation (4-0-1)
• Approved purchase of Ruckus network equipment up to $81,085.42 (4-0-1)

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will receive presentations and consider recommending approval of several items. These include a contract extension for the Tri-City CORE homeless outreach pilot program at a cost of $97,930 for FY 2025-26, a $147,168 agreement with Sun Ridge Systems for CAD-RMS software, and a memorandum of understanding with Contra Costa County for homeless outreach and code enforcement on El Portal Drive. The committee will also receive an update on equipment and software procurements for the new San Pablo Police Department headquarters.

• Recommend extension of Tri-City CORE homeless outreach pilot program with El Cerrito, Hercules, and Pinole at $97,930 for FY 2025-26
• Recommend approval of 15-month Sun Ridge Systems CAD-RMS software agreement at $147,168 through June 2026
• Recommend entering into MOU with Contra Costa County for homeless outreach and code enforcement on El Portal parcel (APN 416-102-007)
• Receive update on PD training center procurement: biometric wellness software, VR training systems, and range equipment

The Public Safety Standing Committee approved three action items. The FY 2025‑26 Tri‑City Core Homeless Outreach Services pilot program contract extension with El Cerrito, Hercules, and Pinole was approved by a 2‑0 vote. The Sun Ridge Systems CAD‑RMS software agreement was approved by a 2‑0 vote. The EL Portal parcel MOU with Contra Costa County was approved by a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved FY 2025-26 Tri-City Core Homeless Outreach Services pilot contract extension (2-0)
• Approved Sun Ridge Systems CAD‑RMS software agreement (2-0)
• Approved EL Portal parcel MOU with Contra Costa County (2-0)

Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee

The Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee will hear an informational overview on legal obligations for public hearings on city vacancies (AB 2561). The committee will also consider two action items: a recommendation on the new police headquarters capital improvement project budget, and a proposal to authorize $844,189 from Fund 140 for vehicle acquisitions for the police and public works departments before June 30, 2025.

• Informational overview on AB 2561 public hearing requirements for vacancies, recruitment, and retention
• Presentation and recommendation on the new police headquarters capital improvement project budget
• Proposed $844,189 appropriation from Fund 140 for police and public works vehicle acquisitions
• Recommendation to City Council for formal approval of both action items

The Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee approved the budget funding allocations and adjustment for the new City of San Pablo Police Department Head Quarters Capital Improvement Project (Item 25-167). It also authorized a total appropriation of $844,189 from Fund 140 for FY 2024‑25 vehicle acquisition and procurement for the Police and Public Works Departments (Item 25-172). Both motions passed with two affirmative votes from Councilmember Patricia Ponce and Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon‑Alvarado.

• Approved police HQ project budget (Item 25-167) – vote 2-0
• Approved $844,189 vehicle acquisition appropriation (Item 25-172) – vote 2-0

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially adopt the FY 2025-27 Council Priority Workplan. The meeting also includes a closed session for the City Manager's performance evaluation and several routine consent items.

• Proposed adoption of the FY 2025-27 Council Priority Workplan
• Amendment to increase compensation by up to $100,000 for DC Electric Group, Inc. (total not to exceed $1,433,320)
• Denial of liability claims for Misty Valdepena, Jose Vega, Briana Vega, and Paul Welches
• Adoption of the San Pablo Annex of the Contra Costa County 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Ratification of a 2025-26 Federal Earmark request for city priority capital projects

The council approved the consent calendar and denied three pending liability claims. It adopted several resolutions, including the FY 2025‑27 Council Priority Workplan, a street‑lighting engineer’s report, a $100,000 compensation increase for an on‑call electrician contract, and the annex of the 2024 Contra Costa County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The body also ratified a federal earmark request, authorized flying the LGBTQIA flag in June, and approved a rent‑protection analysis report.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (all items) – vote 4-0
• Denied liability claim of Misty Valdepena – denied
• Adopted resolution for engineer’s report for street lighting levy (RES 2025‑041)
• Adopted resolution increasing compensation up to $100,000 for on‑call electrician agreement (RES 2025‑042)
• Adopted San Pablo annex of Contra Costa County 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan (RES 2025‑043)
• Approved ratification of 2025‑26 federal earmark request for priority capital projects
• Adopted FY 2025‑27 Council Priority Workplan (RES 2025‑044)
• Approved flying LGBTQIA flag at City Hall in June 2025 – vote 4-0

San Pablo Community Foundation Grants Committee

The San Pablo Community Foundation Grants Committee will hear oral presentations from FY 2024/25 grant applicants and deliberate on potential funding. The meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers.

• Oral presentations by FY 2024/25 grant applicants
• Grant committee deliberation on funding decisions
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 1000 Gateway Avenue

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing and vote to approve a conditional use permit for a mobile food vendor at 1305 23rd Street and to revoke the earlier permit approved on August 27, 2024. It will also approve the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting. Informational presentations on the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report will be given, followed by staff and commissioner updates.

• Approve minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting (PC25-011)
• Public hearing and decision on conditional use permit for a mobile food vendor at 1305 23rd Street, revoking the prior permit (PC25-022)
• Presentation of the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report (PC25-043)
• Presentation of the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (PC25-034)
• Staff update on General Plan schedule and commissioner reports

City Council

This special meeting is a workshop for the City Council to discuss and update the draft City Council Priority Workplan for the FY 2025-27 period. The council will receive a presentation, conduct the workshop, and take public comment. Afterwards, they will direct the city manager to prepare a final draft for formal approval at a future regular meeting.

• Workshop to discuss and update the draft City Council Priority Workplan for FY 2025-27

The council approved the presentation of the strategic priority‑setting workshop for the FY 2025‑27 draft workplan. A motion to limit public comments to one minute was also approved. Both motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved strategic priority‑setting workshop presentation (motion carried)
• Approved limit of public comments to one minute (motion carried)

City Council

The council will consider a resolution appropriating $73,865 for an electric vehicle fleet transition plan and public charging hub analysis, including a contract with Kittelson & Associates. Public hearings are scheduled for annual progress reports on the General Plan and Housing Element. The council also will consider establishing a temporary ad-hoc subcommittee for business association discussions.

• Appropriate $36,933 from General Fund Designated Reserve and transfer $36,932 from Public Works budget to the Electric Vehicle Charging Hub Project, and authorize $73,865 contract with Kittelson & Associates for EV fleet plan and charging hub analysis
• Certify calendar years 2022 and 2023 Growth Management Program compliance checklist for Contra Costa Transportation Authority
• Public hearing on resolution to submit the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the state
• Public hearing on resolution to submit the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the state
• Establish a temporary ad-hoc subcommittee to facilitate council participation in business association discussions, and affirm councilmember appointments

City Council

The San Pablo City Council will convene a special meeting to discuss pending litigation and conduct a closed session evaluation of the City Attorney. Public comments will be accepted only in-person or via email, with no Zoom or telephone participation allowed.

• Closed session to discuss six pending lawsuits against the City
• Closed session to review liability claims
• Closed session to evaluate City Attorney performance
• Public comments limited to in-person or email only
• Meeting adjourns to March 17, 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to revise personal cannabis cultivation regulations and establish land use standards for commercial cannabis businesses. The body will also review several funding appropriations and city contracts.

• Ordinance 2025-001 to revise personal cannabis cultivation and commercial cannabis land use standards
• Contract for marketing and branding consulting with Tripepi Smith & Associates not to exceed $150,000
• Appropriation of $100,000 from RMRA funds for the Sutter Avenue Urban Greening Project
• Appropriation of $20,000 from SLESF Fund 210 for consulting services from Barricade AI, Inc.
• Authorization to apply for a National Park Services grant for the McNeil Park project

Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee

The Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee will review two financial amendments. The committee intends to make formal recommendations on these items to the City Council at the March 3, 2025 meeting.

• Re-consideration of Fiscal Resiliency Reserve Policy (FRRP) Amendment No. 3 for FY 2024-25 assigned and unassigned fund balances and reserve funds
• Presentation of the FY 2024-25 GFDR fund balance amendment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a multifamily residential project consisting of 145 100% affordable units. The body will review design permits, density bonuses, and setbacks for the 45,302-square-foot parcel.

• Proposed 145 100% affordable residential units at 2364 Road 20
• Administrative Use Permit for development within 50 feet of a creek
• Request for density bonus and reductions in open space and parking
• Waiver for reduced setback from top of creekbank for upper stories and supports
• Approval of minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending regulations for personal cannabis cultivation and establishing land use standards for permitted commercial cannabis businesses. The consent calendar includes adopting a stormwater utility assessment rate for FY 2025-26, authorizing $243,000 from waste management funds to offset solid waste collection increases, and authorizing a $69,799 increase in a consulting services agreement. The council will also consider purchasing a Tesla Model 3 for $49,762.83 and activating an ad-hoc subcommittee on casino policy matters.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Title 17 (Zoning) for cannabis cultivation and commercial cannabis businesses
• Stormwater Utility Assessment Rate for FY 2025-26 established; request to Contra Costa County for parcel assessment
• Rate stabilization expenditure of $243,000 to offset solid waste collection increases from July 2025 through December 2026
• Second amendment to consulting agreement with Krisch & Company, increasing max compensation by $69,799 to $109,489
• Purchase of one Tesla Model 3 for $49,762.83 from Asset & Vehicle Replacement Fund

City Council

The City Council special meeting and strategic planning workshop scheduled for February 12, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on February 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

City Council

The February 10, 2025 City Council special meeting and closed session have been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on February 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will review requests to reallocate JAG funding and auction surplus police vehicles. The committee will also receive informational presentations on autism awareness, a reporting contract, and military equipment.

• Re-allocation of FY 2024-25 JAG funding for EBRCSA emergency radio portable chargers
• Proposal to sell surplus Police Department vehicles at public auction
• Presentation on Barricade A.I. contract for DA reporting
• Annual Military Equipment Report for FY 2024-25
• Presentation on Autism Awareness Month (April 2025)

City Council

The San Pablo City Council will consider a consent-heavy agenda with no public hearings or council discussions. Actions include appropriating $29,749 for a Brinc exterior drone system, ratifying support letters for a 16-bed residential rehabilitation project, paying annual League of California Cities dues, denying two liability claims, and receiving the quarterly treasurer's report.

• Appropriating $29,749 from Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Grant (SLESF) for purchase of a Brinc exterior drone system
• Ratifying letters of support to state agencies for a 16-bed residential rehabilitation project at 2523 El Portal Drive
• Approving $14,798 in annual membership dues to the League of California Cities
• Denying liability claims from Jonathan Rodas and Leticia Navichoque
• Receiving and filing the Treasurer's Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on amendments to the San Pablo Zoning Code regarding personal cannabis cultivation and standards for permitted commercial cannabis businesses. The commission will also consider a finding of General Plan conformity for acquiring a 4.86-acre parcel at 2600 Moraga Road for a public park. Other business includes approving November 2024 minutes, the 2025 meeting calendar, and selecting a chair and vice chair.

• Public hearing on amendments to zoning code chapters 17.32, 17.34, 17.36, 17.62, and 17.70 for cannabis cultivation and commercial cannabis businesses (PC24-342)
• Action item: Finding of General Plan conformity for acquisition of 4.86-acre parcel at 2600 Moraga Road for a public park (PC24-333)
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from November 26, 2024 (PC24-351)
• Approval of 2025 Planning Commission meeting calendar (PC24-364)
• Selection of chair and vice chair for the commission

Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee

The Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee will receive a presentation on the city's new marketing and branding consultant contract, including the selection process, scope of services, and deliverables. The committee is asked to recommend formal approval of the contract and forward it to the City Council for consideration. No other items are scheduled for action.

• Presentation and recommendation for approval of the new marketing and branding consultant contract (Agenda item 25-0551)

City Council

The San Pablo City Council will consider a series of routine and special items, including the acceptance of an $8 million EPA grant for a PCB water‑quality study. Other actions include reallocating $105,234.14 from the Happy Friday Park project, updating the part‑time salary schedule to meet the state minimum wage, and approving completion of several capital projects. The council will also adopt resolutions on legal services, fee waivers, and fiscal reserve policies.

• Accept and appropriate $8 million EPA San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund grant for PCB TMDL study
• Re‑allocate $105,234.14 from Happy Friday Park to McNeil Park and San Pablo Avenue Bridge projects
• Amend the classification and compensation plan to raise the part‑time salary schedule to California minimum wage
• Approve completion of the Happy Friday (Bush Avenue Pocket) Park project and file a notice of completion
• Authorize a $100,000 amendment to the legal services agreement with Jarvis Fay, LLP, increasing maximum compensation by $50,000

Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee

The Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee will receive presentations on the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, revised General Fund Designated Reserve (GFDR) fund balance allocations for FY 2024/25, and proposed revisions to the Fiscal Resiliency Reserve Policy (FRRP) Amendment No. 3. The committee will then recommend these items for formal City Council consideration at the January 21, 2025 meeting.

• Presentation of ACFR for period ending 06/30/2024
• Revised GFDR fund balance allocations for FY 2024/25
• Proposed revisions to Fiscal Resiliency Reserve Policy (FRRP) Amendment No. 3
• All items to be forwarded to City Council on January 21, 2025

Community Services Standing Committee

The Community Services Standing Committee will review the final design concept for McNeil Park and receive department-wide updates. The committee will also consider recommending field fee waivers for two youth sports organizations and the adoption of paratransit software.

• Final design concept presentation for McNeil Park
• Field fee waivers for San Pablo United Youth Soccer at Rumrill Sports Park (Winter 2025)
• Field fee waivers for San Pablo Cowboys Youth Association at Davis Park (Winter 2025)
• Community Services Paratransit Department software

City Council

The January 6, 2025 City Council meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.