PREPARED BY: KIERON SLAUGHTER DATE OF MEETING: 4/06/2026
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1411 RUMRILL BOULEVARD FOR NEGOTIATION OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
CEQA: This proposed action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(B)(5).
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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Compliance statements
FY 2025-2027 Council Priority Workplan Compliance Statements:
Under Major Policy Goal: Expand Housing Options are contained in the adopted FY 2025-27 City Council Priority Workplan, effective April 7, 2025.
CEQA Compliance Statement
The action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(B)(5) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment since the project solely involves administrative activity and does not authorize any construction or development activities.
BACKGROUND
The City of San Pablo has complied with the California Surplus Land Act (Government Code §54220 et seq.) in the proposed disposition of the property located at 1411 Rumrill Boulevard and associated parcels (APNs: 410-021-021, 410-021-026, and 410-021-028). On December 15, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolutions 2025-126, 2025-127, and 2025-128, declaring these parcels surplus and initiating the required notification process to eligible entities, including affordable housing developers.
In accordance with the Act, the City issued notices and subsequently received a Letter of Interest on December 22, 2025, from Community Development Partners (CDP) expressing intent to develop affordable housing across the combined site. Staff held a meeting with CDP on February 11, 2026, to review their vision and project concept. After evaluating the proposal and its alignment with City goals, staff determined that the City should proceed with formal negotiations with CDP.
Summary of CDP’s Proposal
CDP proposes a high-quality affordable housing development that:
• Provides multi-family units targeted to low- and moderate-income households across all parcels.
• Incorporates community-serving amenities, including open space and resident services.
• Advances sustainable design principles, emphasizing energy efficiency and transit-oriented development.
• Fully leverages the Planned Development zoning framework to optimize building height, massing, and unit yield.
This proposal aims to support the objectives of the Rumrill Corridor Specific Plan, which promotes:
• Mixed-use and residential development along the Rumrill corridor.
• Enhanced pedestrian connectivity and streetscape improvements.
• Increased housing opportunities near transit and services, consistent with the City’s vision for equitable growth.
Connection to Rumrill Complete Streets Project
The recently completed Rumrill Complete Streets Project transformed the corridor into a multi-modal environment, reducing auto dependency and improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. These improvements, combined with the Specific Plan, are designed to attract private development that aligns with a walkable, transit-oriented community vision. CDP’s proposal complements these investments by introducing affordable housing that leverages the corridor’s enhanced connectivity and infrastructure.
The proposed Exclusive Negotiations Agreement (“ENA”) allows for a Negotiation Period of 90 days for the Developer to exclusively negotiate with the City for a Purchase and Sale Agreement / Disposition and Development Agreement. The ENA also requires a $25,000 non-refundable administrative services fee payment from the Developer.
Staff recommends the approval of the ENA with authorization for execution of the ENA by the City Manager.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
ATTACHMENT
Att A - Resolution
Att B - Community Development Partners Letter of Interest
Att C - Exclusive Negotiations Agreement