Agenda - City Council

Council Chambers

1000 Gateway Avenue

San Pablo, CA 94806

(510) 215-3000

City of San Pablo

www.SanPabloCA.gov

Meeting Agenda

City Council

Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado

Vice Mayor Rita Xavier

Councilmember Abel Pineda

Councilmember Patricia Ponce

Councilmember Arturo Cruz

Monday, June 1, 2026

6:00 PM

City Council Chambers

Members of the public may view this meeting

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telephone will not be accepted. Public comment may be provided only in-person in Council Chambers or via email

as set forth below.

PUBLIC COMMENT

At each meeting, the public has the opportunity to address the City Council on items appearing on the agenda and,

for items not appearing on the agenda but within the purview of the City Council, during ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.

Persons addressing the Council must limit their remarks to three (3) minutes unless an extension or decrease of

time is set. As allowed by the Brown Act, the Mayor may limit the total time for public comments to facilitate the

completion of business on the agenda.

• IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT:

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the speaker's podium and submit it to the City Clerk identifying the agenda item. The Mayor will invite you to speak

at the appropriate time when the matter is being considered.

• WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT:

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the subject line "PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT ON THE AGENDA" [or] "PUBLIC COMMENTS AGENDA ITEM

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comments via email to CityClerk@SanPabloCA.gov. All written comments received after noon the day of the

meeting will not be read out loud and will be provided directly to the members upon receipt and distributed with

supplemental materials following the meeting. Please note that all information provided in public comments,

including email addresses and any other personal information written or stated, is subject to disclosure on the

broadcast of the video- or tele-conferenced meeting.

AGENDA MATERIALS

Copies of this Agenda and non-exempt public records relating to an open session item on this Agenda will be

available for public view at the City Clerk’s Office, 1000 Gateway Avenue, San Pablo. The full agenda packet may

also be viewed on the City website at:

https://www.sanpabloca.gov/1400/City-CouncilLSA-Planning-Comm-AgendasMin

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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Brown Act, individuals requesting disability -related

accommodations should send a written request to the City Clerk by email, preferably the day prior to the meeting .

The e-mail subject line should read “ADA Accommodation Request” and include your name, address, telephone

number, and a description of the request. Notification as early as possible in advance of the meeting will enable

the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Requests may also be made

by calling the City Clerk’s Office at (510) 215-3000.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

This is the time for comments on any item within the Council’s subject matter jurisdiction, if such item is NOT

listed on tonight’s agenda. The Council may not engage in discussion or take action on any item that is not

specifically listed on the agenda. Your item may be referred to city staff for investigation, report or placement on a

future agenda. Persons addressing the Council are required to limit their remarks to three (3) minutes unless an

extension or decrease of time is ordered. Please file your name and address with the City Clerk on forms available

at the speaker’s podium.

CEREMONIAL MATTERS

PRESENTATIONS

1. 26-206

PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO

REGARDING THE 2025-26 RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL EARTH TEAM

ZERO LITTER PROJECT IN SAN PABLO

CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.

For Informational Purposes Only

Recommendation:

CITY MANAGER REMARKS

CONSENT CALENDAR

The Consent Calendar includes routine items that are to be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate

discussion of these items. If discussion is requested, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and

considered separately.

MINUTES

2. 26-258

CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

OF MAY 18, 2026

CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.

Approve by Minute Order

Recommendation:

Attachments:

Att A - MIN 2026-05-18 CCL DRAFT.pdf

LIABILITY CLAIMS

3. 26-265

CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF STACY HEMPHILL (DOL

04/20/26)

CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.

Deny the claim per the recommendation of the Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA), the

City's joint risk pool.

Recommendation:

CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION

4. 26-245

CONSIDER

RECEIVING

AND

ACCEPTING

THE

INDEPENDENT

CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR PERIOD ENDING

JUNE 30, 2025 FOR MEASURE S (FORMERLY MEASURE Q) AND

MEASURE K TRANSACTION & USE SALES TAX

CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.

Receive and File Report by Minute Action

Recommendation:

Attachments:

Att A. 2024-25 Independent Accountant’s Report on Measure K by Maze and As

Att B. 2024-25 Independent Accountant’s Report on Measure S by Maze and As

Att C. 2024-25 Measure K Program Evaluation Report by Public Profit

Att D. 2024-25 Measure S Program Evaluation Report by Public Profit

Att E. Citizens’ Oversight Committee PowerPoint Summary, Measure K for FY 2

Att F. Citizens’ Oversight Committee PowerPoint Summary, Measure S for FY 2

Att G. Measure K 2024-25 Compliance and Review Statement (May 28, 2026)

Att H. Measure S 2024-25 Compliance and Review Statement (May 28, 2026)

5. 26-261

CONSIDER RATIFYING LETTER FROM SAN PABLO VICE-MAYOR

XAVIER (ON BEHALF OF MAYOR PABON-ALVARADO) TRANSMITTED

ON MAY 18, 2026, TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR NEWSOM TO

REQUEST SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FISCAL FLEXIBILITY AND VOTER

AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 7251.1 OF THE CALIFORNIA

REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE PERTAINING TO TRANSACTIONS

(SALES) AND USE TAX EXEMPTION

Adopt by Minute Action.

Recommendation:

Attachments:

Att A. LTR - FINAL TO GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAN PABLO TUT EXEMPTION

6. 26-262

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY

2026 AS NATIONAL “PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER!®” MONTH

CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.

Approve by Minute Order

Recommendation:

Attachments:

Att A. PRC Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation

7. 26-249

CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY

APPOINTMENT OF JILL MERCURIO TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION

OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER PURSUANT TO

GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(H) AS OF MAY 1, 2026, AND

DURING

THE

CITY’S

RECRUITMENT

FOR

FULL-TIME

REPLACEMENT; (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A RETIRED ANNUITANT EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH JILL

MERCURIO

PURSUANT

APPLICABLE

CALPERS

POST-RETIREMENT WORK RESTRICTIONS; AND (3) RATIFYING

STAFF’S PRIOR INITIATION OF A FORMAL RECRUITMENT TO FILL

THE POSITION OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER ON A

PERMANENT BASIS AND DIRECTING STAFF TO CONTINUE SUCH

RECRUITMENT EFFORTS

CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.

Adopt Resolution

Recommendation:

Attachments:

Att A. RES 2026-### Jill Mercurio New 21221h RAE Agreement bph051826

Att B. AGR Jill Mercurio New 21221h RAE Agreement

Att C. Post-Retirement Employment of CalPERS Retired Annuitants – Leave of A

8. 26-250

CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) RATIFYING THE CITY’S APPLICATION FOR

THE BAY AREA AIR DISTRICT’S BAY REPAIR GRANT IN THE AMOUNT

OF $1,335,000; (2) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING GRANT

FUNDING, IF AWARDED; AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTE

ALL

DOCUMENTS

NECESSARY

FOR

CITY

PARTICIPATION IN THIS GRANT PROGRAM

CEQA: The McNeil Park project (previously called the SPARC project) has

been determined to be categorically exempt from environmental review

pursuant to Section 15304 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 15304

exempts “minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water,

and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic

trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes.” The Project would

involve alteration of the site from an empty lot with demolition debris to a

park, including grading, new landscaping, and minor trenching and

backfilling where the surface is restored. The Project would not remove any

mature trees; the trees within and adjacent to the Project site would be

preserved in place.

Adopt Resolution

Recommendation:

Attachments:

Att A. RES 2026-### BayREPAIR Grant Approval to Apply 06.01.26

9. 26-253

CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR

APPROXIMATELY $4 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY’S

(CNRA) CALIFORNIA CLIMATE INVESTMENTS URBAN GREENING

PROGRAM FOR THE SAN PABLO BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

(0202); (2) CERTIFYING COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN APPLICATION

REQUIREMENTS; (3) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING GRANT

FUNDING, IF AWARDED; AND (4) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER

EXECUTE

ALL

DOCUMENTS

NECESSARY

FOR

CITY

PARTICIPATION IN THIS GRANT PROGRAM

CEQA: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), the adoption

of the subject resolution authorizing Public Works to submit a grant

application is exempt from CEQA requirements. Under Guidelines section

15378, “project” does not include the creation of government funding

mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any

commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially

significant physical impact on the environment.

Adopt Resolution

Recommendation:

Attachments:

Att A. RES 2026-### CNRA Grant Funds Application - Bridge Replacement

10. 26-254

CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE

FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE JANUARY 20, 2015,

PROPERTY TAX CONSULTING/AUDIT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH

HDL COREN & CONE, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION

CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.

Adopt Resolution

Recommendation:

Attachments:

Att A- RES 2026-### HDL Consulting AGR AMN 1 Property Tax

Exh 1. First amendment to agreement with HdL Coren & Cone

11. 26-255

CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SAN PABLO ADOPTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY

ESTABLISHING

AFFORDABLE

CARE

ACT (ACA)

LOOK

BACK

MEASUREMENT METHOD AND AFFORDABILITY SAFE HARBORS

FOR CERTAIN UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES

CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.

Adopt Resolution

Recommendation:

Attachments:

Att A. RES 2026-### ACA Policy

Att B Safe Harbors Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Administrative Po

12. 26-259

CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING SECTION 2.08.070 OF THE

SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE DUTIES OF THE

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

CEQA: The proposed amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be

seen with certainty that there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the

environment.

Waive second reading; adopt Ordinance

Recommendation:

Attachments:

Att A. ORD 2026-### Public Works Director Duties

* * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *

PUBLIC HEARINGS

13. 26-252

CUNDUCT

GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3 ON THE CITY OF SAN

PABLO’S JOB VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT, AND RETENTION

EFFORTS FOR THE 2025 CALENDAR YEAR

PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA

CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.

Conduct public hearing; Receive and file presentation

Recommendation:

Attachments:

Att A. AFF (June 1 Hearing AB2561) May 22

14. 26-242

CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED FY

2026-27 AND FY 2027-28 BIENNIAL (TWO-YEAR) OPERATING

BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET

PER SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 3.04.220, 3.04.240

AND 3.04.250

CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.

(1) Receive presentation; and

Recommendation:

(2) Conduct the Public Hearing and receive public testimony; and

(3) Direct the City Manager via minute order to prepare and finalize Resolutions for

adoption of the FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 Biennial (Two-Year) Operating Budget and

Capital Improvement Program Budget at the June 15, 2026 City Council Meeting for

Consent Calendar approval action; and

(4) Authorize the City Manager via minute order to pursue additional fiscal and revenue

sources and operational efficiencies during FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 periods.

Attachments:

Att A. City Manager Budget Message

Exh 1. Proposed FY 2026-27 & FY 2027-28 Biennial Budget

Exh 2. Proposed FY 2026-27 & FY 2027-28 CIP Biennial Budget

Exh 3. FY 2026-27 & FY 2027-28 Budget Summary

Att B. Proof of Publication

ORDINANCES

15. 26-174

CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 9.60 (“RENT

REGISTRY”) OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE

TERMINATING THE CITY’S RENT REGISTRY PROGRAM

CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.

Waive first reading; introduce Ordinance

Recommendation:

Attachments:

Att A. Proposed ORD Rent Registry Repeal_06012026

CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION

16. 26-257

CONSIDER AUTHORIZING

COMMEMORATIVE FLAG REQUEST

FROM VICE MAYOR RITA XAVIER FOR THE CITY HALL FLAGPOLE

LOCATION FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OF JUNE 2026 RECOGNIZING

LESBIAN, GAY, BI-SEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUESTIONING

COMMUNITY (LGBTQ) PRIDE MONTH

CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.

1. The City Manager recommends formal consideration of this commemorative flag

request from Vice Mayor Xavier in accordance with the adopted City of San Pablo Policy

on Display of Flags requirements adopted via Resolution 2020-061 on May 18, 2020;

and/or

Recommendation:

2. Provide further direction by majority vote.

Attachments:

Att A. CC Adopted Reso #2020-061 Flag Display Policy

Att B. POL Display of Flags at City Facilities 051820

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)

17. 26-209

MATERIALS SUBMITTED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

WILL BE APPENDED AFTER THE COUNCIL MEETING. THIS IS NOT

AN ACTION ITEM BUT MERELY A MECHANISM FOR MATERIALS

SUBMITTED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA TO BE

APPENDED TO THE PUBLISHED AGENDA AFTER THE COUNCIL

MEETING.

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS

(Approved by Resolution 2026-007)

Informational reports from Councilmember representatives to the following committees, commissions and

organizations; brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the City or Agency, as required by Government

Code section 53232.3(d) (AB 1234); and other reports regarding items of general interest to the City Council. The

City Council may take action on other items of interest that are specifically agendized herein:

(a) Councilmember Arturo Cruz

Memberships: Marin Clean Energy Board of Directors (Alternate); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation Board

(Member); Sister City Manzanillo Future Board Member Designation (Alternate); West Contra Costa Transportation

Advisory Committee (Alternate);

Standing Committees: Community Services Standing Committee, Economic Development, Housing

Management Standing Committee

Project

Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Local Business Association/Group/Watch Meetings Ad-Hoc Subcommittee

(b) Councilmember Patricia Ponce

Memberships: Marin Clean Energy Board of Directors (Primary); Sister City Manzanillo Future Board Member

Designation (Primary); City Auditor Review of City Financial Statements (Alternate); Green Empowerment Zone

(GEZ) for the Northern Waterfront Area of the County of Contra Costa Board of Directors (Primary);

Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal

Legislative Standing Committee Standing Committee; Economic

Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee;

Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: City-Wide Beautification Plan Ad-Hoc Subcommittee

Memberships: Association of Bay Area Governments (Alternate); Green Empowerment Zone (GEZ) for the Northern

Waterfront Area of the County of Contra Costa Board of Directors (Alternate); West County Integrated Waste

Management/Recyclemore JPA Authority (Alternate);

Standing Committees: Community Services Standing Committee;

Ad-Hoc Subcommittees:

(d) Vice Mayor Rita Xavier

Memberships: Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG/MTC) Board (Primary); Contra Costa Mayors’

Conference (Alternate); League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Alternate); San Pablo Community Grant

Foundation Board (Member); West County Integrated Waste Management/Recyclemore JPA Authority (Primary);

West Contra Costa Mayors’ & Supervisors’ Association (Alternate); West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory

Committee (Primary);

Standing Committees: Public Safety Standing Committee, Public Health Standing Committee;

Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo/Lytton Tribe Ad Hoc Subcommittee

(e) Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado

Memberships: Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference (Primary),

(Primary), League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Primary), West Contra Costa Mayors’ & Supervisors’

Association (Primary);Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal Legislative Standing Committee; Public Safety

City Auditor Review of City Financial Statements

Standing Committee; Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo/Lytton Tribe Ad Hoc Subcommittee, Local

Business Association/Group/Watch Meetings Ad-Hoc Subcommittee, City-Wide Beautification Plan Ad-Hoc

Subcommittee

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn to the Special City Council meeting of June 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM