PREPARED BY: ELIZABETH LOPEZ DATE OF MEETING: 07/06/2026
SUBJECT:
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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.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
Body
Compliance statement
Major Policy Goals: Enhance Community Resilience and Build a Healthy Community are adopted policy items under the FY 2025-27 Council Priority Workplan, effective April 7, 2025.
BACKGROUND
The City Manager’s Office received an event sponsorship request from United Business Organization to support its Halloween Community Event on Friday, October 31, 2026, from 5PM - 8PM with location to be determined. The event is free and open to the public.
The United Business Organization is an organization of business and civic leaders in San Pablo and Richmond. They are a group that is dedicated to addressing the needs of the 23rd Street commercial district and surrounding areas. The mission of the organization includes aiming to create a lasting, positive impact that drives job creation, promotes innovation, supports economic development, and advances social causes that align with the interests and investments of their members in the community.
The San Pablo City Council recently adopted a policy on funding one-time, discretionary grant awards for special events activities and events sponsored by eligible non-profit organizations (Resolution 2026-074). As part of the policy, City Council may exercise its own discretion in awarding one-time public financial assistance to eligible organizations or groups contingent upon the following requirements:
1. Demonstrated community benefit that enriches the local community;
2. Attendance is open to the general public; and
3. The activity does not pose unreasonable public safety risks or liability impacts on public property or in City facilities.
The above requirements have been reviewed by City staff as follows:
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Requirement |
Staff Recommendation |
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Demonstrated community benefit that enriches the local community |
Requirement satisfied. Event location is TBD and benefits local San Pablo residents. |
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Attendance is open to the general public |
Requirement satisfied. Event attendance is open and free to the general public. |
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The activity does not pose unreasonable public safety risks or liability impacts on public property or in City facilities |
Conditionally Satisfied. Event location is to be determined. |
FISCAL IMPACT
A total of $30,000 has been appropriated for Special Event Sponsorships under the City Manager's Contingency Operating Reserve (Fund 190) pursuant to Resolution 26-074. The authorized sponsorship in the amount of $1,500 will be deducted from this account code leaving a remaining balance of $28,500 in FY 2026-27 for future sponsorships approved by the City Council.
ATTACHMENTS
Att A. Resolution
Att B. Event Sponsorship Request and Project Description