Council Chambers  
1000 Gateway Avenue  
San Pablo, CA 94806  
(510) 215-3000  
City of San Pablo  
Meeting Agenda  
City Council  
Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado  
Vice Mayor Rita Xavier  
Councilmember Abel Pineda  
Councilmember Patricia Ponce  
Councilmember Arturo Cruz  
Monday, August 3, 2026  
6:00 PM  
City Council Chambers  
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PUBLIC COMMENT  
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Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments to the City Council via email at  
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written comments received after 3:00 PM the day of the meeting will be distributed to Councilmembers the next  
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Members of the public may speak to the City Council about any discussion item that is on the agenda and under  
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invited to speak at the appropriate time when the matter is being considered. Persons addressing the Council  
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agenda. Speaking time may not be transferred. Additional time will be provided to individuals using an interpreter  
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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 complete agenda  
packet may also be viewed on the City website, and you may subscribe to receive Agenda ’s when they are  
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:  
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Brown Act, individuals requesting disability related  
accommodations should send a written request to the City ClerkCityclerk@sanpabloca.gov  
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 Councils 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. Speaking time may not be transferred. Additional time will be  
provided to individuals using an interpreter to ensure equitable participation. Please fill out and submit a “speaker  
form” available at the back counter in Chambers to the City Clerk. To request to speak online: Raise your hand in  
the Zoom application. To speak when participating by phone: press *9 to raise your hand and *6 to unmute when  
notified. Speakers are called in order. When we reach your name, The City Clerk will give you permission to  
speak and a notification will appear on your screen letting you know it’s your turn.  
CEREMONIAL MATTERS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT  
ON AUGUST 4, 2026  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Present proclamation.  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
PRESENTATIONS  
PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE SAN PABLO  
SUMMER 2026 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
For Informational Purposes Only  
Recommendation:  
PRESENTATION OF THE SAN PABLO POLICE DEPARTMENT’S FY  
2025-2026 ANNUAL REPORT  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Receive Presentation.  
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  
CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL  
MEETING OF MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Approve by Minute Order  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF  
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) APPROPRIATING FY 2026-27  
GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED RESERVES (FUND 110) IN THE  
AMOUNT  
PROJECT  
CAPITAL  
ADOPTED  
OF  
(0505):  
PROJECT  
FY  
$249,000 TO  
(2)  
THE  
APPROVING  
AND  
IMPROVEMENT  
CITY-WIDE  
BEAUTIFICATION  
FY  
2026-27 DESIGNATED  
ALLOCATIONS;  
2026-27 CAPITAL  
(3)  
AMENDING  
THE  
PROGRAM  
BUDGET, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 3, 2026  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopt Resolution  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL (1)  
RATIFYING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE  
A
BETWEEN NIGHTINGALE INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS, INC. AND THE  
CITY OF SAN PABLO; (2) AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF  
PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $195,000 AS  
A
TERM OF THE  
AGREEMENT; AND (3) AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF THE  
ACCEPTED PAYMENT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S FY2026-27  
OPERATING  
BUDGET  
TO  
FUND  
THE  
CONTINUED  
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DRONE AS FIRST RESPONDER (DFR)  
PROGRAM  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopt Resolution  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EVENT  
SPONSORSHIP OF $2,500 TO UNITED BUSINESS ORGANIZATION  
FOR  
THE  
SAN  
PABLO  
FIESTAS  
PATRIAS  
FESTIVAL  
ON  
SEPTEMBER 12, 2026  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopt Resolution  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF  
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER  
TO ENTER INTO A THREE YEAR AGREEMENT WITH VIGILIFE FOR  
THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT, TRAINING, AND SOFTWARE TO  
EXPAND AND ENHANCE OFFICER WELLNESS AND TRAINING AT A  
TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $179,700; AND (2) APPROPRIATING  
$179,700 IN  
FUNDS  
FROM  
THE  
SUPPLEMENTAL  
LAW  
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES GRANT REVENUES FUND 210 (SLESF)  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopt Resolution  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF  
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER  
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CONSOR NORTH AMERICA,  
INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE  
GIANT ROAD BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT (0200) AND THE GIANT  
ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (0601) IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $140,000 WITH A 15% CONTINGENCY, FOR A TOTAL  
AUTHORIZATION NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $161,000; AND (2)  
TRANSFERRING  
FY  
2026-27 PUBLIC  
WORKS  
PROFESSIONAL  
SERVICES OPERATING BUDGET FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$64,400 TO THE GIANT ROAD BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT AND IN  
THE AMOUNT OF $96,600 TO THE GIANT ROAD PAVEMENT  
REHABILITATION PROJECT  
CEQA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: The Giant Road Bridge Repair Project was  
assessed and determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review under  
Section 15301(d) of the CEQA Regulations.  
The CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE)  
was originally filed at the Contra Costa County Clerk’s Office on June 18, 2021. The  
Giant Road Rehabilitation Project was assessed and determined to be Categorically  
Exempt from environmental review under Section 15301(c)&(d) and 15304(f) of the  
CEQA Guidelines. The NOE was originally filed at the Contra Costa County Clerks  
Office on August 11, 2021.  
Adopt Resolution  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF  
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
EXECUTE A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS  
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028, AT  
A
BUDGETED COST NOT TO  
EXCEED $247,921, TO FULFILL THE CONTINUED PROVISION OF  
CAD-RMS SOFTWARE SUPPORT SERVICES AS OUTLINED WITHIN  
THE EXISTING TRI-CITY DISPATCH SERVICES AND CAD-RMS  
AGREEMENT  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopt Resolution  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF  
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE  
EXCLUSIVE  
NEGOTIATIONS  
AGREEMENT  
WITH  
COMMUNITY  
DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT  
1411 RUMRILL  
NEGOTIATION  
BOULEVARD  
OF  
EXTENDING  
DISPOSITION  
THE  
AND  
PERIOD  
DEVELOPMENT  
FOR  
A
AGREEMENT BY SIXTY DAYS  
CEQA: This proposed action is exempt from environmental review  
under the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with  
CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(B)(5).  
Adopt Resolution  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF  
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE  
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE GIANT ROAD PAVEMENT  
REHABILITATION  
(CIP  
0601);  
(2)  
ACCEPTING  
AND  
APPROPRIATING ONE BAY AREA GRANT 2 (OBAG 2) FUNDS IN  
THE AMOUNT OF $618,000 TO THE PROJECT; (3) AWARDING A  
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO VSS INTERNATIONAL, INC., IN  
THE AMOUNT OF $626,211 WITH A 15% CONTINGENCY FOR  
A
TOTAL CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT  
$720,143;  
EXECUTE  
AND  
THE  
(4)  
AUTHORIZING  
CONSTRUCTION  
THE  
AGREEMENT  
CITY  
MANAGER  
WITH  
TO  
VSS  
INTERNATIONAL, LLC  
CEQA Compliance  
Statement:  
The  
Giant  
Road  
Pavement  
Rehabilitation Project was assessed and determined to be Categorically  
Exempt from environmental review under Section 15301(c)&(d) and  
15304(f) of the CEQA Regulations. The CEQA Notice of Exemption  
(NOE) was originally filed at the Contra Costa County Clerk’s Office on  
August 11, 2021.  
Adopt Resolution  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF  
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER  
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF  
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FOR THE  
CANNABIS TAX FUND  
GRANT PROGRAM;, (2) ACCEPTING UP TO $181,174 IN GRANT  
FUNDING REIMBURSEMENTS OVER THE DURATION OF THE  
GRANT PERIOD FROM JULY 1,2026 - JUNE 30, 2027, TO FUND  
GRANT-APPROVED  
OPERATIONS, EQUIPMENT  
OUTREACH  
AND  
ENFORCEMENT  
AND SPECIALIZED  
ACQUISITION,  
TRAINING FOR SAN PABLO POLICE PERSONNEL; AND (3)  
APPROPRIATING REIMBURSED GRANT FUNDING TO THE POLICE  
DEPARTMENT FY 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET, TO SUPPORT  
A
CONTINUED STRATEGIC AND COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH FOR  
THE EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS  
RELATED TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND  
OTHER  
DRUGS,  
INCLUDING  
CANNABIS  
AND  
CANNABIS  
PRODUCTS  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopt Resolution  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF  
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27  
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN TO: (1) ESTABLISH  
THE ENGINEERING SERVICES MANAGER CLASSIFICATION AND  
RECLASSIFY ONE VACANT SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER POSITION;  
AND (2) AUTHORIZE  
A
FULL-TIME FOUR-YEAR LIMITED-TERM  
MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II POSITION FUNDED THROUGH THE  
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SP-STORM (0908)  
GRANT  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopt Resolution  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF  
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROPRIATING $14,500 FROM THE  
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES GRANT FUND  
210 (SLESF) FOR THE PURCHASE AND PROCUREMENT OF A LAW  
ENFORCEMENT GEOSPATIAL AI TRAFFIC DATA PLATFORM FROM  
URBAN SDK  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopt Resolution  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
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.  
Adopt Resolution  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
CONSIDER  
ADOPTING  
RESOLUTION  
APPROVING  
A
LICENSE  
AGREEMENT WITH WING AVIATION LLC FOR THE USE OF CITY  
OWNED PROPERTY AT 3400 SAN PABLO DAM ROAD AND  
AUTHORIZING  
AGREEMENT  
THE  
CITY  
MANAGER  
TO  
EXECUTE  
THE  
CEQA: This proposed action is exempt from environmental review under  
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15303 (New  
Construction of Small Structures).  
Adopt Resolution  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
* * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF  
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING THE SAN PABLO ZONING  
CODE, CHAPTER 17.60, SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL USES, SECTION  
17.60.070,  
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS IN ORDER TO  
REFLECT CURRENT STATE LAW AND PROMOTE THE  
DEVELOPMENT OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS).  
ACCESSORY  
DWELLING  
UNITS,  
TO  
UPDATE  
CEQA: This amendment to the ADU regulations in the Zoning  
Ordinance is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section  
21080.17, which exempts the adoption of accessory dwelling unit  
ordinances.  
Conduct public hearing; waive first reading; introduce Ordinance  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
ORDINANCES  
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF SAN PABLO AMENDING CHAPTER 3.16 OF THE SAN PABLO  
MUNICIPAL CODE TO (1) INCREASE THE CITY MANAGER’S  
CONTRACTING  
AUTHORITY;  
(2)  
INCREASE  
MONETARY  
THRESHOLDS RELATED TO PUBLIC PROJECT BIDDING TO ALIGN  
WITH CURRENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA THRESHOLDS; AND (3)  
INCREASE THE MONETARY THRESHOLDS RELATED TO FORMAL  
AND INFORMAL PROCUREMENT OF NON-PUBLIC PROJECTS  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
(1) Receive the presentation and acknowledge the independent survey data and  
findings of Eide Bailly LLP; and (2) Introduce the attached Ordinance, waive the first  
reading, and set the second reading and adoption for the next regular City Council  
meeting.  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF  
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF  
PRIVATE DONATIONS AND AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO INSTALL  
A MEMORIAL PLAQUE IN HONOR OF FORMER PUBLIC WORKS  
DIRECTOR ALLAN PANGANIBAN  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopt Resolution  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)  
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);  
Transportation Advisory Committee (Alternate);  
West Contra Costa  
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  
(c) Councilmember Abel Pineda  
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 Regular City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in memory of Sandra  
Wilson-Binder, mother to Public Works Maintenance Worker, Leland Grant.