PREPARED BY: AMANDA BOOTH DATE OF MEETING: 05/18/2026
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SOS RICHMOND FOR CREEK CLEAN UP, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, JOB COUNSELING, AND OTHER SERVICES, AS PART OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000
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 2023-2025 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, and updated January 26, 2026.
BACKGROUND
On October 20, 2025, pursuant to Resolution 2025-131, the City of San Pablo Public Works Department received Council approval to apply for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway (CCEP) Grant Program, a key initiative under the Clean California Program. The CCEP Program provides competitive grants to support litter abatement, community outreach, and workforce development efforts, particularly for vulnerable populations such as justice-impacted individuals, those experiencing homelessness, and at-risk youth.
The City of San Pablo Public Works Department developed a grant proposal that builds upon two of the City's ongoing initiatives: the Neighborhood Champions Program and an expanded partnership with Safe Organized Spaces (SOS) Richmond, a local nonprofit with a proven track record in both workforce development and environmental cleanup.
1. Neighborhood Champions- The San Pablo Neighborhood Champions Program is a paid, community-driven initiative designed to empower local residents to take an active role in maintaining and enhancing the cleanliness and beauty of the City. Neighborhood Cha...
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