PREPARED BY: AMANDA BOOTH DATE OF MEETING: 02/17/2026
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO'S GRANT APPLICATION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO BAY RESTORATION GRANT FOR THE SAN PABLO GREEN STORMWATER MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT FOR APPROXIMATELY $1.4 MILLION; AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT APPLICATION AND TO TAKE OTHER NECESSARY ACTIONS TO RECEIVE SUCH GRANT FUNDING
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:
Item 202: Identify and Implement Long-Term Environmental Stewardship Goals is an adopted policy item under the FY 2025-27 Council Priority Workplan, effective April 7, 2025.
BACKGROUND
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently accepting applications for the Water Quality Restoration Grant Program within the San Francisco Bay Program. This competitive funding opportunity supports projects that improve water quality and make measurable progress toward restoring San Francisco Bay and its watersheds.
In 2025, the City of San Pablo completed the Sutter Avenue Urban Greening Project, which installed a series of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) treatment facilities designed to manage stormwater runoff from five drainage management areas. Due to significant site constraints, including utilities, driveways, and limited right-of-way, some of the treatment facilities were undersized for the amount of water flowing to the facility. This resulted in facilities unable to meet full National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) sizing requirements to receive compliance credit (C.3.j) from the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB).
City staff engaged in extensive coor...
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