PREPARED BY: KIERON SLAUGHTER DATE OF MEETING: 11/02/2026
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500 TO LAO FAMILY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR A CROSSROADS COMMUNITY FAIR ON NOVEMBER 5, 2026
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 statements
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 Lao Family Community Development, Inc. (LFCD) to support its Crossroads Community Fair on November 5, 2026 from 11AM - 3PM at the Lao Family center at 1865 Rumrill Blvd., San Pablo, CA 94806. The event is free and open to the public.
The LFDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in San Pablo that provides health, housing, and human services to underserved communities across Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento, and Yolo counties. The mission of the organization is dedicated to uplifting diverse communities through compassionate, trauma‑informed services that promote well‑being, economic mobility, and self‑sufficiency.
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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Staff Recommendation |
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Demonstrated community benefit that enriches the local community |
Requirement satisfied. The goals and intent of the event provide a community benefit and enriches 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 |
Requirement Satisfied. Event location is at a private location at 1865 Rumrill Blvd., San Pablo, CA 94806 and is well served by public transportation and public services. |
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 $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