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City Council

July 6, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 66 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 ACCOMODATIONS:
  5. 4 Staff Present: City Manager, Matt Rodriguez Assistant City Manager, Maria Ojeda City Attorney, Brian P. Hickey Police Chief, Brian Bubar City Clerk, Dorothy Gantt Deputy City Clerk, Casey Erlenheim Administrative Clerk, David Gonzales
  6. 5 CALL TO ORDER
  7. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  8. 6 page break
  9. 7 ROLL CALL
  10. 8 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 0:40
  11. 9 CEREMONIAL MATTERS
  12. 10 PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 15:21
  13. 1. CONSIDER APPROVING AND PRESENTING PROCLAMATION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING POLICE SERVICES TECHNICIAN JULIE NEMANICK ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT. CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-341 Approved Pass
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  15. 12 CITY MANAGER REMARKS ▶ jump to 25:34
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  17. 14 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 29:21
  18. 15 MINUTES
  19. 2. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-331 Approved
  20. 3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-333 Approved
  21. 4. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-332 Approved
  22. 5. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-345 Approved
  23. 20 PERIODIC REPORTS
  24. 20 page break
  25. 6. CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-312 Approved
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  27. 23 LIABILITY CLAIMS
  28. 7. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF ROSIO RICO (DOL 04/25/2026) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-323 Denied
  29. 8. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF AMER MAHMOUD ALHMOUD ALDABBAS (DOL 12/17/2025) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-324 Denied
  30. 9. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF LUCYA HALIM (DOL 12/17/2025) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-325 Denied
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  32. 10. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF LUZ MARINA CASTILLO (DOL 03/17/2026) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-327 Denied
  33. 28 CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
  34. 11. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN PABLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 AND 2027-28 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,125,000 OVER THE TWO-YEAR TERM OF THE AGREEMENT. CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-286 Adopted
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  36. 12. CONSIDER RATIFYING A LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM SAN PABLO MAYOR PABON-ALVARADO/CITY COUNCIL AND THE NATIONAL ZIP CODE ADVOCACY COALITION FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATION S. 4505 - ZIP CODE GEOGRAPHIC INTEGRITY ACT TO CHANGE THE ZIP CODE FOR THE CITY OF SAN PABLO INCORPORATED MUNICIPAL LIMITS CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-358 Approved
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  38. 13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED BY GOLDEN BAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE FULL TRASH CAPTURE DEVICE AT WILLOW AND RIDGE PROJECT (0304) AS COMPLETE; (2) DIRECTING A NOTICE OF COMPLETION TO BE PREPARED AND FILED WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER; AND (3) RE-ALLOCATING PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED UNUSED FUNDS FROM THE FULL TRASH CAPTURE DEVICE AT WILLOW AND RIDGE (0304) IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,626 TO THE SAN PABLO AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (0202) CEQA Compliance Statement The Full Trash Capture Device at Willow and Ridge was assessed and determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review under Section 15304(b)&(f), 15301(b)&(c), and 15302(c) of the CEQA regulations. The CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) was originally filed at the Contra Costa County Clerk Office on January 31, 2022, and a revised NOE was filed on March 13, 2024. 26-314 Adopted
  39. 14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP OF $1,500 TO UNITED BUSINESS ORGANIZATION FOR A HALLOWEEN COMMUNITY EVENT ON OCTOBER 31, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-348 Adopted
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  41. 15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 TO UNITED BUSINESS ORGANIZATION FOR A HOLIDAY TOY GIVEAWAY ON DECEMBER 19, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-347 Adopted
  42. 16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP OF $5,000 FOR THE 23rd ANNUAL LYTTON CASINO GOLF TOURNAMENT AND FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-339 Adopted
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  44. 17. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING: (1) AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP FOR THE 2026 FIESTAS PATRIAS EVENT / LATIN AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE ($5,000); (2) TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STREETS FOR THE FOR THE PARADE; (3) WAIVER OF TRAFFIC CONTROL FEES; AND (4) PROVISION OF POLICE, COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND PUBLIC WORKS STAFF TO SUPPORT THE PARADE (ESTIMATED $25,000 OF IN-KIND SERVICES) FOR A TOTAL SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-342 Adopted
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  46. 18. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP OF $1,500 TO NURTURING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH ARTISITC DEVELOPMENT ("NIAD") FOR ITS GLAMOUR MOVES EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-350 Adopted
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  48. 19. CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING FY 2025-26 CARRY FORWARD OF $472,879 OF UNSPENT FY 2025-26 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT PLAN APPROPRIATIONS (RESOLUTION 2026-013) TO FY 2026-27 AS COMMITTED FUND BALANCE FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE APEX TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT, LLC, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REMEDIATION PROJECTS CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-343 Adopted
  49. 20. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO ADOPTING A CORRECTED EXHIBIT 3 FY 2026-27 AND FY 2027-28 BIENNIAL BUDGET SUMMARY TO CORRECT THE SERVICE AND SUPPLIES EXPENSE DETAILS AND SUPERSEDING EXHIBIT 3 PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 2026-083 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-359 Adopted
  50. 41 Approval of the Consent Agenda
  51. 42 * * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *
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  54. 44 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION ▶ jump to 32:38
  55. 21. CONSIDER (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FRAMEWORK TO UPGRADE THE FY 2025-27 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY WORKPLAN, AND TO INCLUDE NEWLY RANKED, COMMUNITY PRIORITIES AND PRIORITY-BASED BUDGETING (PBB) MODEL FRAMEWORK; AND (2) ESTABLISHING a TEMPORARY City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee to coordinate with the City Manager on project progression and implementation CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-340 Approved Pass
  56. 46 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
  57. 22. 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. 26-212
  58. 48 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS ▶ jump to 58:46
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  60. (a) Councilmember Arturo Cruz
  61. (b) Councilmember Patricia Ponce
  62. (c) Councilmember Abel Pineda
  63. (d) Vice Mayor Rita Xavier
  64. (e) Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
  65. 54 ADJOURNMENT
  66. 56 Respectfully Submitted, ____________________________ Casey Erlenheim, Deputy City Clerk