PREPARED BY: MATT RODRIGUEZ DATE OF MEETING: 08/03/2026
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATION S. 4505 - (ERNST-R-IA) - A BILL TO REQUIRE THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO DESIGNATE ZIP CODES FOR CERTAIN COMMUNITIES, WHICH INCLUDES THE INCORPORATED MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO, CALIFORNIA
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
Focus on economic development and fiscal diversification is a major policy area contained in the adopted FY 2025-27 City Council Priority Workplan, effective April 7, 2025.
CEQA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a budget or financing mechanism pursuant to 14 Cal. Code of Regulations Section 15378(b).
BACKGROUND
For the past two years, San Pablo has monitored the progress of S. 4505 legislation, the Zip Code Geographic Integrity Act, which aims to change the City's current zip code, 94806, to support local economic development and identity. This federal bill covers 70 communities and consolidates related legislation seeking approval for zip code changes.
The City's zip code, 94806, is shared with surrounding jurisdictions:
* Portions of City Incorporated Limits of Pinole, CA; and
* Portions of City Incorporated Limits of Richmond, CA; and
* County Unincorporated areas of: Montalvan Manor, North Richmond, Rollingwood, and Tara Hills
See current zip code map of 94806:
https://www.unitedstateszipcodes.org/94806/
Current Business License and Sales Tax Audits
Recent audits of business licenses and sales tax reporting, conducted by the City's contracted consultants, have revealed that several businesses physically located within San Pablo City limits operate under Richmond or El Sobrante mailing addresses assigned by their local post offices. Because these bu...
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