PREPARED BY: KIERON SLAUGHTER DATE OF MEETING: 11/02/2026
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CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL (1) AWARDING THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS (RFQ/RFP) FOR REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION TO WORKING SOLUTIONS CDFI; AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WORKING SOLUTIONS CDFI FOR FIVE (5) YEARS TO ADMINISTER THE SMALL BUSINESS REVOLVING LOAN FUND SUPPORTED BY THE RETAIL CANNABIS COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM.
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:
Focus on Economic Development and Fiscal Diversification is a major policy goal contained in the FY 2025-27 City Council Priority Workplan.
CEQA Compliance Statement
The project 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
In 2025, the City began structuring a Retail Cannabis Community Benefit Program in coordination with its permitted cannabis operators. Each retailer agreed through a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to contribute 0.5% of gross sales toward a city specific community benefit fund with an additional 0.5% of funding provided to local nonprofits serving residents, youth, and businesses in San Pablo. This fund will create a Small Business Revolving Loan Fund designed to support small business operators in the City of San Pablo who are unable to qualify for traditional financing. To date, City staff reports all MOUs have been executed and signed by all three (3) licensed and permitted cannabis ...
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