PREPARED BY: MATT RODRIGUEZ DATE OF MEETING: 07/06/2026
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CONSIDER RATIFYING A LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM SAN PABLO MAYOR PABON-ALVARADO/CITY COUNCIL AND THE NATIONAL ZIP CODE ADVOCACY COALITION FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATION S. 4505 - ZIP CODE GEOGRAPHIC INTEGRITY ACT TO CHANGE THE ZIP CODE FOR THE CITY OF SAN PABLO INCORPORATED MUNICIPAL LIMITS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize by Minute Order
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
FY 2025-27 Council Priority Workplan Compliance Statement
Major Policy Area: 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 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 l...
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