PREPARED BY: CHIARA HANNA DATE OF MEETING: 02/02/2026
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO DESIGNATING LCC ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, INC. AS THE CITY OF SAN PABLO'S CITY SURVEYOR THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028
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
FY 2025-2027 Council Priority Workplan Compliance Statements:
The designation of a City Surveyor is not currently included in the City Council Priority Workplan; however, it is recommended to improve cost efficiency and ensure consistency in survey practices for the City of San Pablo.
BACKGROUND
The California Professional Land Surveyors' Act and related provisions of the California Business and Professions Code require cities to designate a City Surveyor to serve in responsible charge of the land surveying work performed on behalf of the municipality including official surveying, boundary, and mapping functions.
The City periodically requires the services of a licensed land surveyor to support a variety of municipal activities, including but not limited to:
* Boundary and lot line determinations;
* Preparation of legal descriptions and plats;
* Right-of-way and easement mapping;
* Construction staking;
* Topographic surveys; and
* Review of private development survey documents.
The City does not employ a licensed land surveyor on staff, as the frequency of required surveying services does not justify a full-time position. Historically, the City has retained licensed surveyors on a project-by-project basis. Designating a City Surveyor provides a licensed surveyor to oversee and/or perform required survey related duties. This provides improved response time, greater consistency in survey practices, and enhanced cost efficiency.
On June 20, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution 2023-101 authorizing an on-call professional services agreement ...
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