5/PREPARED BY: CASEY ERLENHEIM DATE OF MEETING: 05/18/2026
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPOINTING MS. SARA ORTEGA-WONG TO THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - SAN PABLO MEASURE K AND MEASURE S CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES FOR AN INDEFINITE TERM BEGINNING MAY 18, 2026. (TWO VACANCIES)
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution appointing Sara Ortega-Wong to the Measure S and Measure K Citizens Oversight Committees for an indefinite term and directing staff to post a Notice of Vacancy for one remaining vacancy.
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Compliance statements
FY 2025-27 City Council Priority Workplan
The Measure K and Measure S Citizens Oversight Committees Vacancies are not a specific priority included in the Adopted FY 2025-27 Council Priority Workplan, as amended April 7, 2025, but the Committee supports several of the adopted Major Policy Goals.
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to the terms of Measure K (adopted in June 2014) and Measure S (adopted in November 2020), these ballot measures adopted by local voters require the establishment of a Citizens’ Oversight Committee (Committees) with at least five members. The members shall consist of San Pablo residents or representatives of San Pablo businesses.
Under the establishing ordinances and criteria set forth in Chapters 3.25 and 3.26 of the San Pablo Municipal Code, members of each Committee shall consist of San Pablo residents or representatives of San Pablo businesses. The purpose of the Committees is to review and report on the receipt of revenues and expenditure of funds received by the City from the tax authorized by Measures K and S to ensure such revenues are spent in a manner consistent with the voter-approved measures. Any Committee member may be permitted to serve on both Committees at the same time and, in the event both Committees have overlapping membership, the Committees are authorized to undertake their duties in a coordinated manner.
Staff posted a Notice of Vacancies on April 14, 2026, to solicit applications for those interested in serving on the Committees. Ms. Sara Ortega-Wong submitted an application, expressing their desire to be a member of the Committees. As defined in the Guidelines & Criteria for the Committee, Ms. Ortega-Wong has met the requirement. No other applications have been received as of the time this report was finalized. Staff recommends that City Council appoint Ms. Sara Ortega-Wong to the Committees and direct staff to post a new Notice of Vacancy for the one (1) remaining vacant seat on each Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT
None associated with this action.
ATTCHMENTS:
Att A. Resolution
Att B. Application Ortega-Wong
Att C. Measures K & S Guidelines and Criteria
Att D. Citizen Oversight Committee (Measures K and S)