PREPARED BY: ELIZABETH LOPEZ DATE OF MEETING: 09/02/2025
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR THE SAN PABLO POLICE EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION’S FIFTH ANNUAL SIERRA TWO CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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Compliance statement
Continue to be an “Employer of Choice” to attract and retain talent and continue to provide the community with exceptional service is a City Council priority contained in the FY 2025_27 City of San Pablo City Council Priority Workplan, effective April 7, 2025.
BACKGROUND
On July 23, 2025, the City Manager’s Office received a request for sponsorship from the San Pablo Police Employees’ Association (SPPEA) for its 5th annual Sierra Two charity golf tournament. The event will be held at the Wildhorse Golf Course in Davis on Friday, September 26, 2025.
The event is a golf tournament to honor former San Pablo Sergeant David Neece; the event is named after his call sign, “Sierra 2.”
Sgt. Neece was a member of the San Pablo Police Department for 13 years and passed unexpectedly in 2019 at the young age of 37. Sgt. Neece developed as one of the most respected and loved officers within the San Pablo Police Department. The City’s support of the SPPEA 5th annual golf tournament in Sgt. Neece’s honor is a small gesture of the City’s appreciation for his service and contributions to the City that will promote morale among the City’s current sworn and unsworn workforce alike.
The funds raised from this event will directly benefit Sgt. Neece’s two children as the funds raised go directly into a college fund for both children. A smaller percentage of the proceeds will also be donated in Sgt. Neece’s name to other law enforcement families in need or to organizations that help law enforcement families in need, such as CATO Cares. The SPPEA is a non-profit 501(c)(5) organization, registered with the State of California, and is in good standing.
If the sponsorship is approved, the City will be given four (4) tickets to the event, which will be offered to City employees to further promote morale and camaraderie among the City’s workforce. The sponsorship also includes tee sponsor signs and banner acknowledgment.
FISCAL IMPACT
$30,000 has been budgeted for Annual Event Sponsorships for FY 2025-26 Annual Operating Budget under the City Council’s budget (100-1110-44050), of which $15,000 has already been allocated. The authorized sponsorship in the amount of $5,000 will be deducted from this account, leaving a remaining balance of $10,000 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025-26 for future sponsorships by the City Council.
ATTACHMENTS
Att A – Resolution
Att B – Sierra Two Flyer