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August 3, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 69 items

  1. 1 *IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PUBLIC COMMENTS AND MEETING PARTICIPATION*
  2. 2 PUBLIC COMMENT
  3. 3 AGENDA MATERIALS
  4. 4 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
  5. 4 Staff Present: City Manager, Matt Rodriguez Assistant City Manager, Maria Ojeda City Attorney, Brian P. Hickey Police Chief, Brian Bubar Community Services Coordinator II, Paola Cupias-Shirazi Environmental Program Manager, Amanda Booth Associate Planner, Griffen Dempsey City Clerk, Dorothy Gantt Deputy City Clerk, Casey Erlenheim Administrative Clerk I, David Gonzales
  6. 5 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 5:07
  7. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 5:51
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  9. 7 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 6:20
  10. 8 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 3:11
  11. 9 CEREMONIAL MATTERS
  12. 10 PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 6:37
  13. 1. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT ON AUGUST 4, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-361 Presented ▶ jump to 15:59
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  15. 13 PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 15:53
  16. 2. PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE SAN PABLO SUMMER 2026 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-101 Presented ▶ jump to 15:55
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  18. 3. PRESENTATION OF THE SAN PABLO POLICE DEPARTMENT’S FY 2025-2026 ANNUAL REPORT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-362 Presented ▶ jump to 47:31
  19. 16 CITY MANAGER REMARKS ▶ jump to 78:35
  20. 17 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 80:20
  21. 18 MINUTES
  22. 4. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-403 Approved
  23. 20 CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
  24. 5. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) APPROPRIATING FY 2026-27 GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED RESERVES (FUND 110) IN THE AMOUNT OF $249,000 TO THE CITY-WIDE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT (0505): (2) APPROVING FY 2026-27 DESIGNATED CAPITAL PROJECT ALLOCATIONS; AND (3) AMENDING THE ADOPTED FY 2026-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 3, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-370
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  27. 6. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL (1) RATIFYING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE BETWEEN NIGHTINGALE INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS, INC. AND THE CITY OF SAN PABLO; (2) AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $195,000 AS A TERM OF THE AGREEMENT; AND (3) AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF THE ACCEPTED PAYMENT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S FY2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET TO FUND THE CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DRONE AS FIRST RESPONDER (DFR) PROGRAM CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-367 Adopted Pass
  28. 7. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP OF $2,500 TO UNITED BUSINESS ORGANIZATION FOR THE SAN PABLO FIESTAS PATRIAS FESTIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-371 Adopted Pass
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  30. 8. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE YEAR AGREEMENT WITH VIGILIFE FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT, TRAINING, AND SOFTWARE TO EXPAND AND ENHANCE OFFICER WELLNESS AND TRAINING AT A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $179,700; AND (2) APPROPRIATING $179,700 IN FUNDS FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES GRANT REVENUES FUND 210 (SLESF) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-374 Adopted Pass
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  32. 9. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE GIANT ROAD BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT (0200) AND THE GIANT ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (0601) IN THE AMOUNT OF $140,000 WITH A 15% CONTINGENCY, FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $161,000; AND (2) TRANSFERRING FY 2026-27 PUBLIC WORKS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OPERATING BUDGET FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,400 TO THE GIANT ROAD BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT AND IN THE AMOUNT OF $96,600 TO THE GIANT ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT CEQA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: The Giant Road Bridge Repair Project was assessed and determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review under Section 15301(d) of the CEQA Regulations. The CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) was originally filed at the Contra Costa County Clerk’s Office on June 18, 2021. The Giant Road Rehabilitation Project was assessed and determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review under Section 15301(c)&(d) and 15304(f) of the CEQA Guidelines. The NOE was originally filed at the Contra Costa County Clerk’s Office on August 11, 2021. 26-382 Adopted Pass
  33. 10. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028, AT A BUDGETED COST NOT TO EXCEED $247,921, TO FULFILL THE CONTINUED PROVISION OF CAD-RMS SOFTWARE SUPPORT SERVICES AS OUTLINED WITHIN THE EXISTING TRI-CITY DISPATCH SERVICES AND CAD-RMS AGREEMENT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-402 Adopted Pass
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  35. 11. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1411 RUMRILL BOULEVARD EXTENDING THE PERIOD FOR NEGOTIATION OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY SIXTY DAYS CEQA: This proposed action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(B)(5). 26-404 Adopted Pass
  36. 12. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE GIANT ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION (CIP 0601); (2) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING ONE BAY AREA GRANT 2 (OBAG 2) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $618,000 TO THE PROJECT; (3) AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO VSS INTERNATIONAL, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $626,211 WITH A 15% CONTINGENCY FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT $720,143; AND (4) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH VSS INTERNATIONAL, LLC CEQA Compliance Statement: The Giant Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project was assessed and determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review under Section 15301(c)&(d) and 15304(f) of the CEQA Regulations. The CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) was originally filed at the Contra Costa County Clerk’s Office on August 11, 2021. 26-405 Adopted Pass
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  38. 13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FOR THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM;, (2) ACCEPTING UP TO $181,174 IN GRANT FUNDING REIMBURSEMENTS OVER THE DURATION OF THE GRANT PERIOD FROM JULY 1,2026 - JUNE 30, 2027, TO FUND GRANT-APPROVED OUTREACH AND ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS, EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION, AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR SAN PABLO POLICE PERSONNEL; AND (3) APPROPRIATING REIMBURSED GRANT FUNDING TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FY 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET, TO SUPPORT A CONTINUED STRATEGIC AND COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH FOR THE EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS RELATED TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS, INCLUDING CANNABIS AND CANNABIS PRODUCTS CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-406 Adopted Pass
  39. 33 No Public Comments were received on the Consent Calendar.
  40. 14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN TO: (1) ESTABLISH THE ENGINEERING SERVICES MANAGER CLASSIFICATION AND RECLASSIFY ONE VACANT SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER POSITION; AND (2) AUTHORIZE A FULL-TIME FOUR-YEAR LIMITED-TERM MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II POSITION FUNDED THROUGH THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SP-STORM (0908) GRANT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-407 Adopted Pass
  41. 34 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 83:45
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  43. 15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROPRIATING $14,500 FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES GRANT FUND 210 (SLESF) FOR THE PURCHASE AND PROCUREMENT OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT GEOSPATIAL AI TRAFFIC DATA PLATFORM FROM URBAN SDK CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-408 Adopted Pass
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  45. 16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATION S. 4505 - (ERNST-R-IA) - A BILL TO REQUIRE THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO DESIGNATE ZIP CODES FOR CERTAIN COMMUNITIES, WHICH INCLUDES THE INCORPORATED MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO, CALIFORNIA CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-409 Adopted Pass
  46. 37 CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
  47. 17. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH WING AVIATION LLC FOR THE USE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 3400 SAN PABLO DAM ROAD AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT CEQA: This proposed action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15303 (New Construction of Small Structures). 26-264 Adopted Pass
  48. 5. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) APPROPRIATING FY 2026-27 GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED RESERVES (FUND 110) IN THE AMOUNT OF $249,000 TO THE CITY-WIDE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT (0505): (2) APPROVING FY 2026-27 DESIGNATED CAPITAL PROJECT ALLOCATIONS; AND (3) AMENDING THE ADOPTED FY 2026-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 3, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-370 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 82:01
  49. 39 * * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * * ▶ jump to 125:23
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  51. 41 PUBLIC HEARINGS
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  53. 18. CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING THE SAN PABLO ZONING CODE, CHAPTER 17.60, SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL USES, SECTION 17.60.070, ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, TO UPDATE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS IN ORDER TO REFLECT CURRENT STATE LAW AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS). CEQA: This amendment to the ADU regulations in the Zoning Ordinance is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17, which exempts the adoption of accessory dwelling unit ordinances. 26-401 Waived First Reading and Introduced Pass ▶ jump to 125:41
  54. 43 ORDINANCES
  55. 19. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING CHAPTER 3.16 OF THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE TO (1) INCREASE THE CITY MANAGER’S CONTRACTING AUTHORITY; (2) INCREASE MONETARY THRESHOLDS RELATED TO PUBLIC PROJECT BIDDING TO ALIGN WITH CURRENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA THRESHOLDS; AND (3) INCREASE THE MONETARY THRESHOLDS RELATED TO FORMAL AND INFORMAL PROCUREMENT OF NON-PUBLIC PROJECTS CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-337 Waived First Reading and Introduced Pass ▶ jump to 139:33
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  57. 46 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
  58. 20. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE DONATIONS AND AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO INSTALL A MEMORIAL PLAQUE IN HONOR OF FORMER PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ALLAN PANGANIBAN CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-412 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 165:12
  59. 48 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
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  61. 21. MATERIALS SUBMITTED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA WILL BE APPENDED AFTER THE COUNCIL MEETING. THIS IS NOT AN ACTION ITEM BUT MERELY A MECHANISM FOR MATERIALS SUBMITTED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA TO BE APPENDED TO THE PUBLISHED AGENDA AFTER THE COUNCIL MEETING. 26-214
  62. 50 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS
  63. (a) Councilmember Arturo Cruz
  64. (b) Councilmember Patricia Ponce
  65. (c) Councilmember Abel Pineda
  66. (d) Vice Mayor Rita Xavier
  67. (e) Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
  68. 56 ADJOURNMENT
  69. 56 Respectfully Submitted, ____________________________ Casey Erlenheim, Deputy City Clerk