PREPARED BY: AMANDA BOOTH DATE OF MEETING: 03/02/2026
SUBJECT:
TITLE
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY (CNRA) PROPOSITION 68 GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $205,476; (2) ACCEPTING THE FINAL BUDGET RECONCILIATION FOR THE SUTTER AVENUE GREEN STREET PROJECT FOR GRANT CLOSE-OUT; AND (3) RE-ALLOCATING PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $294,099 FROM THE SUTTER AVENUE GREEN STREET PROJECT (0300) IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 TO THE SAN PABLO DAM ROAD I-80 GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (0605), IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 TO THE POST-CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT, AND IN THE AMOUNT OF $94,182 TO THE SAN PABLO AVENUE BRIDGE PROJECT (0202)
CEQA: The Sutter Avenue Green Project was assessed and determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review under Sections 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’s Office on January 31, 2022, and a revised NOE was filed on March 13, 2024.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
Body
Compliance statements
FY 2023-2025 Council Priority Workplan Compliance Statements:
Item 202: Identify and Implement Long-Term Environmental Stewardship Goals is an adopted policy item under the FY 2025-27 Council Priority Workplan, effective April 7, 2025.
BACKGROUND
The Sutter Avenue Green Street Project was designed to reduce localized urban flooding, improve the quality of stormwater runoff discharging to the San Francisco Bay, and calm traffic along the corridor. The Project is located on Sutter Avenue between Rumrill Boulevard and 17th Street, and on 14th Street between Sutter Avenue and Bush Avenue.
In addition to addressing drainage and traffic concerns, the Project advanced broader environmental and community goals, including urban greening, carbon sequestration through tree planting, and improved pedestrian accessibility. Green street elements were incorporated to manage stormwater at its source, enhance streetscape aesthetics, and provide long-term environmental benefits.
The construction started on June 10, 2024, and was completed on April 25, 2025. City Council accepted the Project on June 16, 2025, via Resolution 2025-077. A Notice of Completion was filed with Contra Costa County’s Recorder’s Office on July 9, 2025.
During construction, challenging existing site conditions, such as high groundwater, various utility conflicts, and increased construction quantity, have resulted in a higher construction cost. To address the higher cost, staff requested an additional grant in the amount of $205,476 from the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Proposition 68 Grant Program. The additional funding was approved and incorporated into Amendment No. 2, which has since been fully executed. Staff requests that the City Council ratify the acceptance of the additional CNRA Proposition 68 grant funds and approve the appropriation of these funds to the Project.
After the completion of construction, City staff have been working with all grant agencies on final disbursements and project closeout.
The total final project cost is $5,491,797.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total project budget and project expenditures are as follows:
Project Expenditure by Phases:
|
Phase |
Expenditure |
|
Design & Outreach |
$634,492 |
|
Construction Management |
$323,463 |
|
Construction |
$4,530,623 |
|
Miscellaneous |
$3,219 |
|
TOTAL: |
5,491,797 |
Project Budget and Expenditures by Funding Source:
|
Funding Source |
Budget |
Expenditures |
Unused Budget |
|
General Funds |
$620,541 |
$326,359 |
$294,182 |
|
SWRCB Prop 1 |
$2,972,860 |
$2,959,668 |
$13,192 |
|
CNRA Prop 68 |
$1,965,476 |
$1,965,075 |
$401 |
|
EPA Water Quality Improvement Fund |
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
$0 |
|
ARPA |
$90,695 |
$90,695 |
$0 |
|
SB1 RMRA |
$100,000 |
$100,000 |
$0 |
|
TOTAL: |
$5,799,572 |
$5,491,797 |
$307,775 |
CNRA Grant Funds Appropriation and Re-allocation of Funds
Staff recommends that City Council accept and appropriate additional CNRA Proposition 68 grant funds in the amount of $205,476. Staff further recommends re-allocating the remaining General Fund balance of $294,181.86 as follows:
• $100,000 to the San Pablo Avenue I-80 Gateway Improvements Project (0605);
• $100,000 to the Post-Construction Maintenance and Operation Account (910-3310-20703) for the cost of equipment and supplies necessary to monitor and maintain the Project site; and
• $94,181.86 to the San Pablo Avenue Bridge Project (0202).
CNRA Prop 68 Grant Funds Appropriation:
|
Action |
FROM Fund/Account Code |
Amount |
TO Fund / Account Code |
Amount |
|
Accept & Appropriate |
CNRA Prop 68 Program Funds Accept To: 320-0300-33404-CNR-222 |
$205,476 |
320-0300-43604-CNR-222 |
$205,476 |
|
TOTAL: |
$205,476 |
General Funds Re-Allocation:
|
Action |
FROM Fund/Account Code |
Amount |
TO Fund / Account Code |
Amount |
|
Re-allocate |
320-0300-43604-GEN-424 |
$100,000 |
320-0605-43604-GEN-426 |
$100,000 |
|
Re-allocate |
320-0300-43604-GEN-424 |
$100,000 |
910-3310-20703 |
$100,000 |
|
Re-allocate |
320-0300-43604-GEN-424 |
$12,228.86 |
320-0202-43602-GEN-426 |
$12,228.86 |
|
Re-allocate |
320-0300-43602-GEN-423 |
$81,953 |
320-0202-43602-GEN-426 |
$81,953 |
|
TOTAL: |
$294,181.86 |
ATTACHMENTS:
ATT A - Resolution