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Agenda — 76 items

1. 1 *IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PUBLIC COMMENTS AND MEETING PARTICIPATION*
2. 2 PUBLIC COMMENT
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4. 4 AGENDA MATERIALS
5. 4 Staff Present: City Manager, Matt Rodriguez Assistant City Manager, Maria Ojeda City Attorney, Brian P. Hickey Police Chief, Brian Bubar Police Captain, James Laughter Economic Development and Housing Manager, Kieron Slaughter City Clerk, Dorothy Gantt Deputy City Clerk, Casey Erlenheim Administrative Clerk I, David Gonzales
6. 5 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
7. 6 CALL TO ORDER
8. 7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9. 8 ROLL CALL
10. 9 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
11. 9 ROLL CALL
12. 10 CEREMONIAL MATTERS
13. 11 PROCLAMATIONS
14. 1. CONSIDER APPROVING AND PRESENTING PROCLAMATION HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF LATANYA (LT) FISHER. CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-456 Presented
15. 13 CITY MANAGER REMARKS
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17. 15 CONSENT CALENDAR
18. 16 MINUTES
19. 2. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 20, 2026. CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-414 Approved
20. 3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-437 Approved
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22. 19 PERIODIC REPORTS
23. 4. CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-368 Approved
24. 5. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-415 Received and Filed
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26. 23 LIABILITY CLAIMS
27. 6. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF LUIS ALBERTO ESTRADA (DOL 02/09/2026) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-418 Denied
28. 7. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF AMINA JONES (DOL 06/10/25) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-421 Denied
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30. 26 CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION
31. 8. CONSIDER RATIFYING LETTER FROM SAN PABLO MAYOR PABON-ALVARADO TRANSMITTED ON AUGUST 3, 2026 TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM URGING HIS SIGNATURE TO SB 762 (ARREGUIN) LEGISLATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 7251.1 OF THE CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE PERTAINING TO TRANSACTIONS (SALES) AND USE TAX EXEMPTION CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-424 Approved
32. 9. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE (SEPTEMBER 23 - 25, 2026) IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-450 Approved
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35. 10. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND MONITORING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF RICHMOND FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2600 MORAGA ROAD, SAN PABLO, CALIFORNIA (FUTURE MCNEIL PARK SITE) IN CONNECTION WITH THE RHEEM CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-392 Adopted
36. 11. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURCES (BACR) FOR AN ELEVEN-MONTH FULL-TIME FELLOW IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS DIVISION IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,000 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-413 Adopted
37. 12. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROPRIATING $100,000 FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES GRANT FUND 210 (SLESF) FOR THE RENEWAL OF SOFTWARE LICENSE SERVICES WITH PEREGRINE TECHNOLOGIES FROM JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, AT A COST OF $100,000 AS OUTLINED WITHIN THE EXISTING CONTRACT AGREEMENT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-417 Adopted
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40. 13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING AMENDMENTS THROUGH A SIDE-LETTER AGREEMENT TO SECTION 4.3(A), OPERATION DIVISION DIFFERENTIAL, AND SECTION 4.3(E), MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PAY, OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SAN PABLO POLICE EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION POLICE MANAGEMENT UNIT TO CLARIFY ELIGIBILITY AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT FOR CALPERS REPORTING PURPOSES, EFFECTIVE RETROACTIVELY JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-438 Adopted
41. 14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION TEAM (MHET) SERVICES, INCREASING THE PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT LIMIT BY $77,714; AND (2) AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF INCREASED PAYMENTS REIMBURSED BY THE COUNTY FOR THE PROVISION OF MHET SERVICES BY THE SAN PABLO POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO A TOTAL LIMIT NOT TO EXCEED $649,266 OVER THE TERM OF THE EXISTING AGREEMENT, EFFECTIVE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-439 Adopted
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44. 15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING THE CITY OF SAN PABLO’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-442 Adopted
45. 16. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) RATIFYING THE CITY’S SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (MTC) FOR $4,500,000 IN FUNDING ASSIGNED TO MTC, COMMITTING ANY NECESSARY MATCHING FUNDS, AND STATING ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE SAN PABLO AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 0202); AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE GRANT PROGRAM CEQA: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the adoption of the subject resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application is exempt from environmental review. Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, a “project” does not include the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. An environmental review analysis consistent with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements will be prepared for the design and construction plans at time of implementation. 26-446 Adopted
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47. 17. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING A SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR THE CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE FOUNDATION SAN PABLO FORWARD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND $2,500 FOR THE CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE FOUNDATION CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-447 Adopted
48. 18. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL TO REDUCE YOUTH ACCESS TO ALCOHOL AND INCREASE SAFETY IN THE COMMUNITY, AND (2) ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING REIMBURSEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $68,118 OVER THE DURATION OF THE GRANT PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, TO FUND GRANT-APPROVED ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS, EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION, AND TRAINING FOR SAN PABLO POLICE PERSONNEL CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-449 Adopted
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50. 19. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CONSTANCE RIEDINGER DBA RIEDINGER CONSULTING, LLC FOR FORENSIC SCHEDULING CONSULTING SERVICES, INCREASING MAXIMUM COMPENSATION BY $50,000, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-453 Adopted
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52. 43 No Public Comments were received on the Consent Calendar.
53. 44 ORDINANCES
54. 44 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Pass
55. 20. CONSIDER ADOPTING 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. 26-416 Waived Second Reading and Adopted
56. 21. 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. 26-440 Waived Second Reading and Adopted
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58. 47 * * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *
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60. 49 PUBLIC HEARINGS
61. 22. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING THE POLICE SERVICES AND CODE ENFORCEMENT SECTION OF THE CITY MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S ADMINSTRATION OF ITS CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON (CCW) PERMIT PROGRAM CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-434 Adopted Pass
62. 51 ORDINANCES
63. 23. CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO ADDING CHAPTER 9.60 TO THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SAN PABLO’S RENT REVIEW PROGRAM EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2027 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-344 Waived First Reading and Introduced Pass
64. 53 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
65. 24. CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.40 OF THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL SALARIES OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS FOR THE NEXT ELECTED TERM OF OFFICE IN DECEMBER 2026 PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36516(A) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-423 Tabled
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67. 56 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
68. 25. 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. 26-425
69. 58 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS
70. (a) Councilmember Arturo Cruz
71. (b) Councilmember Patricia Ponce
72. (c) Councilmember Abel Pineda
73. (d) Vice Mayor Rita Xavier
74. (e) Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
75. 63 Respectfully Submitted, ____________________________ Casey Erlenheim, Deputy City Clerk
76. 64 ADJOURNMENT

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