City of San Pablo  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
Monday, June 15, 2026  
6:00 PM  
City Council Chambers  
Members of the public may view this  
meeting online by using this URL  
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89046076519  
CALL TO ORDER  
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM in the Council Chambers.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Mayor Pabon-Alvarado led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
ROLL CALL  
5 -  
Present:  
Councilmember Arturo Cruz, Councilmember Patricia Ponce, Councilmember Abel  
Pineda, Vice Mayor Rita Xavier, and Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado  
Staff Present:  
City Manager, Matt Rodriguez  
Assistant City Manager, Maria Ojeda  
Acting City Attorney, Christie Crowl  
Police Captain, James Laughter  
Community Services Director, Greg Dwyer  
Community Services Manager, Taylor Melton  
City Clerk, Dorothy Gantt  
Deputy City Clerk, Casey Erlenheim  
Administrative Clerk I, David Gonzales  
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS  
No Public Comments were received for Oral Communications.  
CEREMONIAL MATTERS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
1.  
26-296  
PRESENTATION  
OF  
PROCLAMATION  
RECOGNIZING  
JULY  
2026 AS  
NATIONAL “PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER!®” MONTH  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
No Public Comments were received for this Proclamation.  
Presented.  
*Note - A late submitted Oral Communication was allowed and received at this time from the following: Rajdeep  
Singh Sidhu  
CITY MANAGER REMARKS  
City Manager Matt Rodriguez made the following announcements:  
1. Juneteenth Holiday Closure: Offices will be closed on June 18, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth and will  
reopen on June 22, 2026.  
2. The next Dumpster Day Event is Saturday, June 20, 2026.  
3. San Pablo Scholarship Program: the City and the San Pablo Economic Development Corporation will be  
awarding 155 scholarships on June 25, 2026. The program has awarded a total of 536 scholarships over the past  
three years and this will be the final cohort funded through federal stimulus funds, with efforts underway to identify  
a long-term funding source to continue the program.  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
LIABILITY CLAIMS  
2.  
26-299  
CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF MARLENE MARTINEZ (DOL  
01/08/2026)  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Denied.  
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION  
3.  
26-300  
CONSIDER  
PABON-ALVARADO TRANSMITTED ON JUNE 2, 2026, TO STATE  
SENATOR JESSE ARREGUIN (D-07) EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR  
AMENDED SENATE BILL 762 LEGISLATION PURSUANT TO SECTION  
7251.1 OF THE CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE  
RATIFYING  
LETTER  
FROM  
SAN  
PABLO  
MAYOR  
PERTAINING TO TRANSACTIONS (SALES) AND USE TAX EXEMPTION  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Approved.  
4.  
26-308  
CONSIDER CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO RATIFY MEMORANDUM OF  
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN MEALS ON WHEELS DIABLO REGION  
(MOWDR) AS THE LEAD GRANT APPLICANT AND THE CITY OF SAN  
PABLO AS THE CO-APPLICANT FOR PURPOSES OF APPLYING FOR AND,  
IF AWARDED, IMPLEMENTING AN OPPORTUNITY GRANT UNDER THE BAY  
REPAIR LOCAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUND THAT WOULD BENEFIT THE  
SAN PABLO COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONGREGATE MEAL  
PROGRAM AND OTHER SERVICES RELATED TO THE HEALTH AND WELL  
BEING OF THE CITY’S SENIOR POPULATION  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Approved.  
5.  
26-301  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF SAN PABLO ADOPTING THE FY 2026-27 AND FY 2027-28 BIENNIAL  
(TWO-YEAR)  
OPERATING  
BUDGET  
AND  
CAPITAL  
IMPROVEMENT  
PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-083  
6.  
26-266  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER  
TO EXECUTE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH (1) WBA  
CONSULTING  
&
INVESTIGATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS OF  
HIGH LIABILITY CRITICAL INCIDENTS; AND (2) R. GIORDANO CONSULTING  
& INVESTIGATIONS FOR INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATIONS, FOR A  
PERIOD OF THREE YEARS FROM JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029,  
AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $225,000 FOR EACH AGREEMENT OVER  
THE THREE-YEAR TERM  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-084  
7.  
26-274  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO (1) PURCHASE  
TWO (2) 2026 DODGE DURANGO POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES WITH  
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT, TWO (2) 2026 ELECTRIC FORD MUSTANG  
MACH-E VEHICLES (OR COMPARABLE), AND TWO (2) 2027 FORD F-350  
PICKUP TRUCKS (OR COMPARABLE) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED  
$397,114 USING  
FUND  
140 AND  
COOPERATIVE  
PURCHASING  
AGREEMENTS PURSUANT TO SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION  
3.16.110 (e); AND (2) DECLARE CERTAIN CITY VEHICLES SURPLUS  
PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE THEIR DISPOSITION THROUGH PUBLIC  
AUCTION PURSUANT TO SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION  
3.16.120  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-085  
8.  
26-276  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE  
PURCHASE-ORDER DOCUMENTS TO INCREASE ENCUMBRANCE BY  
$25,000 WITH FUTURE FORD OF CONCORD, IN  
A
TOTAL AMOUNT  
NOT-TO-EXCEED $75,000 PER FISCAL YEAR, FOR ONGOING POLICE  
DEPARTMENT VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-086  
9.  
26-275  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN  
AGREEMENT WITH OPENGOV, INC. FOR THE SUBSCRIPTION OF  
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND HOSTING OF CITYWIDE ENTERPRISE  
ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR ONE YEAR FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT  
NOT TO EXCEED $52,924  
CEQA: this proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-087  
10. 26-280  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER  
TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JAMES S.  
PARROTT FOR THREE YEARS (FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 - 2028-29) FOR  
EMS AND FIRE CONSULTING SERVICES, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OVER  
THE THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT NOT TO EXCEED $54,000  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-088  
11. 26-283  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER  
TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED SUB-LEASE SUPPLEMENT NO. 9 BY AND  
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FOR  
A TOTAL OF 52 HOURS PER WEEK OF LIBRARY SERVICES RENDERED  
AT THE SAN PABLO LIBRARY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AT $140,066,  
INCLUDING A REVISED 5-YEAR LEASED SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT COST  
ALLOCATION  
OF  
$25,136.72,  
AND  
SECURITY  
SERVICES  
COST  
ALLOCATION OF $24,677.72 FOR A COMBINED TOTAL COST NOT TO  
EXCEED $189,880.44  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-089  
12. 26-290  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER  
TO ENTER INTO A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH 4LEAF,  
INC. FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 THROUGH 2027-28 IN AN AMOUNT NOT  
TO EXCEED $384,500 OVER THE TWO-YEAR TERM FOR ON-CALL  
INSPECTION,  
SERVICES  
PLAN  
CHECK,  
PERMIT  
TECHNICIAN  
AND  
RELATED  
CEQA: The requested action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15378 states that “project” does not include the creation of  
government funding mechanisms or other governmental fiscal activities, which  
do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a  
potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-090  
13. 26-291  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER  
TO EXECUTE A TWO-YEAR CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH  
BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27  
THROUGH 2027-28 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 OVER THE  
TWO-YEAR TERM OF THE AGREEMENT, FOR ON-CALL PLAN CHECK,  
PLAT REVIEW, INSPECTION, PERMIT PROCESSING AND RELATED  
SERVICES  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15378 states that “project” does not include the creation of  
government funding mechanisms or other governmental fiscal activities, which  
do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a  
potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-091  
14. 26-281  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER  
TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOWNSEND  
PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC. FOR TWO YEARS (FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 &  
2027-28)  
FOR  
LEGISLATIVE  
AND  
PUBLIC  
FUNDING  
ADVOCACY  
SERVICES, FOR A TOTAL COMPENSATION OVER TWO YEARS NOT TO  
EXCEED $144,000  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-092  
15. 26-310  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER  
TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES  
AGREEMENT  
WITH  
STRATEGY  
RESEARCH  
INSTITUTE,  
INC  
(SRI)  
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, EXTENDING THE  
TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029, FOR ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION NOT  
TO EXCEED $180,000 OVER THREE FISCAL YEARS (FISCAL YEARS  
2026-27 - 2028-29)  
CEQA: This agreement is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-093  
16. 26-313  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER  
TO  
EXECUTE  
A
CONSULTING  
SERVICES  
AGREEMENT  
WITH  
INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS (IMC) FOR THREE FISCAL  
YEARS (FISCAL YEARS 2026-2027, 2027- 2028 AND 2028-2029) FOR  
SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES, FOR A TOTAL COMPENSATION OVER THE  
THREE YEARS NOT TO EXCEED $159,000  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-094  
17. 26-309  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER  
TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING AGREEMENT  
WITH SEQUOIA ECOLOGICAL CONSULTING, INC. FOR BIOLOGICAL  
INSPECTION/MONITORING SERVICES THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 IN  
THE AMOUNT OF $67,340, FOR A TOTAL COMPENSATION UNDER THE  
AGREEMENT AS AMENDED NOT TO EXCEED $291,552.  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-095  
18. 26-219  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF SAN PABLO TO (1) AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTRA  
COSTA COUNTY REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE (RAC) JOINT  
POWERS AUTHORITY (JPA); (2) APPROVE THE PROPOSED JOINT  
POWERS AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO  
EXECUTE  
THE  
AGREEMENT; (3)  
APPOINT  
THE  
ENVIRONMENTAL  
PROGRAM MANAGER AS THE JPA BOARD REPRESENTATIVE AND THE  
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST AS THE ALTERNATE; (4) DIRECT  
STAFF TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RAC  
SYSTEM, INCLUDING AMENDING THE CITY’S STORMWATER ORDINANCE;  
(5) AUTHORIZE THE RAC JPA TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO  
ESTABLISH ONE OR MORE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS (CFD);  
AND (6) DIRECT STAFF TO DEVELOP REPORTS ON THE JPA/CFD  
PROGRESS TO BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ANNUALLY  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-096  
19. 26-241  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF SAN PABLO (1) CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A  
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR  
THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE  
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA; AND (2)  
REQUESTING AND CONSENTING TO CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS,  
AND SETTING SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-097  
20. 26-251  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF SAN PABLO (1) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS  
FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) TO THE SAN  
PABLO  
STORMWATER  
TRACKING,  
OPERATIONS  
&
RUNOFF  
MAINTENANCE (SP-STORM) PROJECT (0908) IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$1,260,600; AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE  
AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE SUCH GRANT FUNDS  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-098  
21. 26-272  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF SAN PABLO (1) APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR APPROXIMATELY  
$6 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT  
OF  
TRANSPORTATION  
(CALTRANS)  
ACTIVE  
TRANSPORTATION  
PROGRAM (ATP) CYCLE 8 FOR THE SAN PABLO BRIDGE REPLACEMENT  
PROJECT (0202); (2) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDING,  
IF AWARDED; AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO 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.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-099  
22. 26-278  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO  
AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF FEES FOR USE OF DAVIS PARK SPORTS  
FIELDS AND CONCESSION STAND FOR THE SAN PABLO COWBOYS  
YOUTH ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2026 SUMMER AND FALL SEASON  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-100  
23. 26-279  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAN  
PABLO AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF FEES FOR USE OF THE RUMRILL  
SPORTS PARK KIOSK, AND A TWO-THIRDS (2/3) REDUCED FEE AT  
RUMRILL SPORTS PARK FOR FIELDS 1 AND 2 FOR THE SAN PABLO  
UNITED YOUTH SOCCER CLUB FOR THE 2026 SUMMER AND FALL  
SEASON  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-101  
24. 26-289  
CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE  
CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE CITY’S  
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN AND ORGANIZATIONAL  
CHART FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BY: (1) CREATING THE NEW  
CLASSIFICATIONS  
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT, AND SENIOR PLANNER; (2) RECLASSIFYING  
MANAGEMENT ANALYST TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST,  
OF  
INFORMATION  
TECHNOLOGY  
SPECIALIST,  
ASSOCIATE ENGINEER TO SENIOR ENGINEER, AND ENGINEERING AIDE  
TO ASSISTANT ENGINEER; (3) REALLOCATING THE SENIOR PUBLIC  
WORKS INSPECTOR CLASSIFICATION TO ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN; (4)  
RETITLING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO PUBLIC  
WORKS DIRECTOR PURSUANT TO CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2026-006; AND  
(5) AMENDING ALL SALARY SCHEDULES TO PROVIDE A TWO PERCENT  
(2%) COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) FOR ALL CLASSIFICATIONS  
AND BARGAINING UNITS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026.  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-102  
25. 26-298  
CONSIDER (1) ADOPTING  
A
RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING THE FY  
2026-2027 BUILDING, PLANNING, AND PUBLIC WORKS USER FEE  
INCREASES THE CITY COUNCIL PREVIOUSLY DETERMINED SHALL TAKE  
EFFECT ON JULY 1, 2026, BASED ON THE BUREAU OF LABOR  
STATISTICS  
EMPLOYMENT  
COST  
INDEX,  
AND (2)  
ADOPTING  
A
RESOLUTION APPLYING THE WEST CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION  
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (WCCTAC) APPROVED INFLATIONARY FACTOR  
INCREASES TO WCCTAC SUBREGIONAL TRANSPORTATION MITIGATION  
PROGRAM (STMP) FEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026, PURSUANT TO  
SECTION 15.62.040 OF THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) states that “project” does not include the  
creation of government funding mechanisms or other governmental fiscal  
activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may  
result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-103 and RES 2026-111  
26. 26-302  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF SAN PABLO AND THE SAN PABLO LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY  
BOARD APPROVING AND ADOPTING A REVISED INVESTMENT POLICY  
FOR FY 2026-27  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-104 AND RES LSA 2026-003  
27. 26-306  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF SAN PABLO AMENDING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS (GANN) LIMIT  
FOR  
FISCAL  
YEAR  
2025-26 TO  
CORRECT  
THE  
POPULATION  
ADJUSTMENT FACTOR, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION 2025-074  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-105  
28. 26-307  
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF SAN PABLO APPROVING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS (GANN)  
LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
Adopted.  
Enactment No: RES 2026-106  
ORDINANCES  
29. 26-293  
ADOPTION OF 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.  
Waived Second Reading and Adopted.  
Enactment No: ORD 2026-007  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
It was moved by Councilmember Cruz, seconded by Vice Mayor Xavier, and approved by vote of those  
present, to adopt all items in the Consent Calendar. The motion passed as follows:  
Aye: 5 - Cruz, Ponce Pineda, Xavier and Pabon-Alvarado  
* * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * *  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
30. 26-273  
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF  
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) CONFIRMING THE  
DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE ENGINEER’S  
REPORT FOR THE SAN PABLO STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE  
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1982-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27; (2)  
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS  
WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR NO LATER THAN AUGUST 10, 2026; AND (3)  
LEVYING ASSESSMENTS  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defend by CEQA.  
The public hearing opened at 6:31 PM  
No Public Comments were received.  
The public hearing closed at 6:31 PM  
A
motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Vice Mayor Xavier, that this Resolution be  
Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cruz, Ponce, Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado  
Enactment No: RES 2026-107  
Aye:  
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION  
31. 26-260  
CONSIDER  
GRANT  
ADOPTING  
AWARDS FOR  
RESOLUTIONS  
THE ANNUAL  
APPROVING  
FY2026-27 FINAL  
COMMUNITY  
SAN PABLO  
FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAM AND ACCEPTING THE APPROPRIATION  
OF $45,000 IN EXTERNAL FUNDING FROM THREE SOURCES AND FY  
2025-26 GFDR FUND 110 FUND BALANCE TO THE FY 2026-27 CITY  
COUNCIL COMMUNITY EVENTS BUDGET TO FULLY FUND THE FY 2026-27  
PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL PROGRAM APPROPRIATION OF $120,000 IN  
ONE-TIME GRANT DISBURSEMENTS  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
No Public Comments were received.  
Adopted.  
For Resolution attachment A:  
A
motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by  
Councilmember Cruz, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado left Chambers  
at 7:01 and returned at 7:02. The Motion carried by the following votes:  
Aye: 4 - Cruz, Ponce, Pineda, and Xavier  
Recused: 1 - Pabon-Alvarado  
Adopted.  
For Resolution attachment B:  
A
motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by  
Councilmember Cruz, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado left Chambers  
at 7:06 and returned at 7:07. Motion carried by the following votes:  
Aye: 4 - Cruz, Ponce, Pineda, and Xavier  
Recused: 1 - Pabon-Alvarado  
Enactment No: RES 2026-108 and RES 2026-109  
32. 26-326  
CONSIDER (1) ADOPTING  
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL  
ACCEPTING A CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY OF SIGNATURES ON A  
PETITION FOR AN INITIATIVE ORDINANCE TO IMPOSE RENT CONTROL  
AND TO ESTABLISH JUST-CAUSE EVICTION CRITERIA (INCLUDING  
MOBILEHOMES); AND (2) CONSIDER ADDITIONAL ACTIONS TO (A) ADOPT  
THE INITIATIVE ORDINANCE, (B) SUBMIT THE INITIATIVE ORDINANCE TO  
THE VOTERS OF SAN PABLO AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION  
OF NOVEMBER 3, 2026, OR (C) ORDER A REPORT PURSUANT TO  
ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9212  
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.  
There were 8 Public Comments received from the following: Edgar Valenzuela, Ana Romero, Linda Jackson, Joe  
Stokley, Jennifer Rizzo, Berta Alvarez, Tomasa Espinoza and Rolanda Wilson.  
Mayor Pabon-Alvarado called a recess at 7:39 PM  
Meeting reconvened at 7:44 PM  
ROLL CALL  
Present: 5 - Councilmember Arturo Cruz, Councilmember Patricia Ponce, Councilmember Abel  
Pineda, Vice Mayor Rita Xavier, and Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado  
There were two further Public Comments received from the following: Rhovy Lyn Antonio and Rhea Elina Laughlin.  
Adopted.  
A
motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Ponce, to Adopt Resolution  
attachment 1, accepting Certificate of Sufficiency. The Motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cruz, Ponce, Pineda, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado  
Enactment No: RES 2026-110  
Aye:  
A
motion was made by Councilmember Pineda, seconded by Councilmember Ponce, to send the  
initiative Ordinance, without alteration, to be placed on the General Election ballot for November 3, 2026.  
The Motion failed by the following vote:  
Aye: 2 - Ponce, Pineda  
Noes: 3 - Cruz, Xavier and Pabon-Alvarado  
A motion was made by Councilmember Cruz, seconded by Vice Mayor Xavier, to order an impact report,  
pusuant to Elections code 9212,  
within the next 30 days and return to Council for further consideration.  
The Motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Cruz, Ponce, Xavier and Pabon Alvarado  
Noes: 1 - Pineda  
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)  
33. 26-317  
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  
(a)  
(b)  
(c)  
(d)  
(e)  
Councilmember Arturo Cruz  
Councilmember Patricia Ponce  
Councilmember Abel Pineda  
Vice Mayor Rita Xavier  
Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado  
ADJOURNMENT  
Adjourned at 8:12 PM to the Regular City Council Meeting of Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM  
Respectfully Submitted,  
____________________________  
Casey Erlenheim, Deputy City Clerk