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City of San Pablo Meeting Minutes City Council 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 Monday, May 18, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM in the Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Xavier led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmember Arturo Cruz, Councilmember Patricia Ponce, and Vice Mayor Rita Xavier Present: 3 - Councilmember Abel Pineda, and Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-AlvaradoAbsent: 2 - Staff Present: City Manager, Matt Rodriguez City Attorney, Brian P. Hickey Police Chief, Brian Bubar Interim Public Works Director, Jill Mercurio Community Development Director, Allen Tai Community Services Manager, Jean Clark Associate Planner, Griffen Dempsey City Clerk, Dorothy Gantt Deputy City Clerk, Casey Erlenheim Administrative Clerk I, David Gonzales ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No Public Comments were received for Oral Communications. Page 1City of San Pablo Printed on 6/5/2026

May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS 1. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 17-23, 2026 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-233 No Public Comments were received. Presented. The City Council and City staff observed a moment of silence in fond remembrance of Allan Panganiban, the City’s former Public Works Director, whose recent passing is deeply mourned. PRESENTATIONS 2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE BEEN PROMOTED FOR JANUARY 2026 - MAY 2026 CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE · DAVID GONZALES - ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT · ALLEN TAI - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMUNITY SERVICES · JASHANAE HUEY - PARATRANSIT DRIVER · TAYLOR MELTON - COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER POLICE · IVANIA OROZCO - POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK PROMOTIONS · GRIFFEN DEMPSEY, ASSOCIATE PLANNER · CHRISTIAN LARREYNAGA - ASSISTANT ENGINEER · CASEY ERLENHEIM - DEPUTY CITY CLERK · VICTOR BERUMEN - MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT · ERICK GUZMAN - MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-228 No Public Comments were received. Presented. Page 2City of San Pablo Printed on 6/5/2026

May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes CITY MANAGER REMARKS City Manager Matt Rodriguez made the following announcements: 1. Election Day is June 2, 2026; polls are open 7:00 AM–8:00 PM. San Pablo voters may use 24-hour ballot drop boxes at City Hall, 1000 Gateway Avenue, and Contra Costa College, 2600 Mission Bell Drive. Voter registration closes May 18, 2026. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by June 2, 2026. 2. A public hearing on the proposed budget will be held June 1, 2026 at the regular City Council meeting. The City Manager’s Office will host virtual budget sessions on May 20, 2026 (English) and May 27, 2026 (Spanish), 6:00–7:00 PM, covering the proposed General Fund budget, community investments, and fiscal challenges . Webinar details are available on the City budget webpage, ENews, and social media. 3. The Economic Development / Housing Division will host a rent review workshop on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 5:00–6:00 PM at San Pablo City Hall, 1000 Gateway Avenue, to explain a proposed ordinance and rent -review process for increases above a set threshold. Spanish translation and light refreshments will be provided. For details, contact City Hall at 510-215-3000 or visit the City website. 4. The next Dumpster Day is Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 2600 Moraga Road from 7:00 AM until dumpsters are full or 12:00 noon. 5. City Hall offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day. CONSENT CALENDAR MINUTES 3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 4, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-240 Approved. PERIODIC REPORTS 4. CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-235 Approved. Page 3City of San Pablo Printed on 6/5/2026

May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes LIABILITY CLAIMS 5. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF LAVONDA PHILLIPS (DOL 01/06/26) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-230 Denied. 6. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF SEBASTIAN RODRIGUEZ (DOL 04/09/26) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-232 Denied. CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION 7. CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SB 1408 LEGISLATION AUTHORED BY STATE SENATOR ARREGUIN (D-7TH) TO SUPPORT CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY’S DESIRE TO IMPOSE OR EXTEND A DISTRICT TAX BY ORDINANCE OF UP TO 1%, EVEN IF IT EXCEEDS THE 2% CAP WHEN COMBINED WITH OTHER DISTRICT TAXES IMPOSED BY LOCAL AGENCIES CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-195 Approved. 8. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE SAN PABLO CITY COUNCIL ENDORSING THE CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FACILITIES BOND MEASURE (MEASURE G) ON THE JUNE 2, 2026 STATEWIDE PRIMARY BALLOT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-194 Adopted. Enactment No: RES 2026-066 Page 4City of San Pablo Printed on 6/5/2026

May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes 9. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT; (2) DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE SAN PABLO STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1982-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27; AND (3) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 15, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-217 Adopted. Enactment No: RES 2026-067 10. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1) ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT FUNDING AND PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 TO BE COMPRISED OF THE GIANT ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (0601) AND THE SAN PABLO DAM ROAD I-80 GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (0605) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-218 Adopted. Enactment No: RES 2026-068 11. 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. 26-220 Adopted. Enactment No: RES 2026-069 Page 5City of San Pablo Printed on 6/5/2026

May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes 12. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SIDE LETTER TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE SAN PABLO POLICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2027 BY ADDING A PROVISION FOR NOTARY PAY FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE POLICE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT CLASSIFICATION ASSIGNED TO BE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S NOTARY PUBLIC CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-229 Adopted. Enactment No: RES 2026-070 13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTINUE AND ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVICES FOR REGIONAL COORDINATED OUTREACH REFERRAL AND ENGAGEMENT (C.O.R.E.) HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM SERVICES, TO IDENTIFY, ENGAGE AND CONNECT PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR (1) A MULTI-CITY CORE TEAM FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, FROM JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $103,073; (2) FOR A SAN PABLO/RICHMOND CORE TEAM FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS, FROM JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $387,621 OVER THE THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT TERM; AND (3) APPROPRIATING $103,073 FROM FY 2026-27 GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED RESERVES (GFDR FUND 110) TO FUND THE MULTI-CITY CORE AGREEMENT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-231 Adopted. Enactment No: RES 2026-071 14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH OPENGOV, INC. FOR THE ADDITION OF PERMITTING AND LICENSING SOFTWARE SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR A FOURTEEN-MONTH TERM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $73,600 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-236 Adopted. Enactment No: RES 2026-072 Page 6City of San Pablo Printed on 6/5/2026

May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes 15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPOINTING MS. SARA ORTEGA-WONG TO THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - SAN PABLO MEASURE K AND MEASURE S CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES FOR AN INDEFINITE TERM BEGINNING MAY 18, 2026. (TWO VACANCIES) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-238 Adopted. Enactment No: 2026-073 16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED POLICY ON FUNDING ONE-TIME, DISCRETIONARY GRANT AWARDS BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR SPECIAL EVENT ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS SPONSORED BY ELIGIBLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED WITHIN CITY INCORPORATED LIMITS; AND AUTHORIZING A ONE-TIME ANNUAL FUNDING APPROPRIATION OF $30,0000 FROM THE FY 2026-27 CITY MANAGER CONTINGENCY OPERATING RESERVE (FUND 190), EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-243 Adopted. Enactment No: RES 2026-074 ORDINANCES 17. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.28, OF THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION 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. 26-239 Waived Second Reading and Adopted. Enactment No: ORD 2026-005 Approval of the Consent Agenda No Public Comments were received on the Consent Calendar. A motion was made by Councilmember Cruz, seconded by Councilmember Ponce, that all items on the Consent Calendar be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Cruz, Ponce, and Xavier3 - Absent: Pineda, and Pabon-Alvarado2 - Page 7City of San Pablo Printed on 6/5/2026

May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes * * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * * PUBLIC HEARINGS 18. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER AMENDING THE SAFETY AND NOISE ELEMENT OF THE SAN PABLO GENERAL PLAN 2035 TO ADOPT THE SAN PABLO ANNEX OF THE 2024 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN INTO THE SAFETY AND NOISE ELEMENT AS PART OF THE ADOPTING RESOLUTION AS REQUIRED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 2140. THIS IS A CITY INITIATED PROJECT AND IT APPLIES TO THE ENTIRE SAN PABLO PLANNING AREA CEQA: This amendment to the Safety and Noise Element of the General Plan was previously evaluated in the Addenda to the 2030 General Plan EIR (State Clearinghouse #2008082069, certified on April 18, 2011) prepared for the General Plan Update 2035 (adopted on July 7, 2025), which found that there would not be any new or additional significant environmental impacts due to adoption of the General Plan Update, including the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. 26-234 The public hearing opened at 6:46 PM No Public Comment was received. The public hearing closed at 6:46 PM It was moved by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Councilmember Cruz, and approved by vote of those present, to adopt this Resolution. The motion passed as follows: Aye: Cruz, Ponce, and Xavier3 - Absent: Pineda, and Pabon-Alvarado2 - Enactment No: RES 2026-075 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION 19. CONSIDER 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. 26-246 No Public Comments were received. It was moved by Councilmember Cruz, seconded by Councilmember Ponce, and approved by vote of those present, to waive the first reading and introduce the Ordinance. The motion passed as follows: Aye: Cruz, Ponce, and Xavier3 - Page 8City of San Pablo Printed on 6/5/2026

May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes Absent: Pineda, and Pabon-Alvarado2 - SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY) 20. 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. 25-525 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS (a) Councilmember Arturo Cruz (b) Councilmember Patricia Ponce (c) Councilmember Abel Pineda (d) Vice Mayor Rita Xavier Request for Council to consider at the next regular meeting flying the LGBTQIA+ Flag at San Pablo City Hall during the month of June, 2026. A motion was made by Councilmember Xavier, seconded by Councilmember Cruz, that this be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Cruz, Ponce and Xavier Absent: 2 - Ponce, Pabon-Alvarado (e) Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado ADJOURNMENT Adjourned at 6:54 PM to the Regular City Council meeting of June 1, 2026 in memory of Allan Panganiban, City of San Pablo Public Works Director and City Engineer. Respectfully Submitted, ____________________________ Casey Erlenheim, Deputy City Clerk Page 9City of San Pablo Printed on 6/5/2026

City Council City of San Pablo Meeting Agenda Council Chambers 1000 Gateway Avenue San Pablo, CA 94806 (510) 215-3000 www.SanPabloCA.gov Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado Vice Mayor Rita Xavier Councilmember Abel Pineda Councilmember Patricia Ponce Councilmember Arturo Cruz City Council Chambers Members of the public may view this meeting online by using this URL https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89046076519 6:00 PMMonday, May 18, 2026 *IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PUBLIC COMMENTS AND MEETING PARTICIPATION* NOTICE: Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting in-person at Council Chambers. Members of the public may also view the meeting on online at https ://us02web.zoom.us/j/89046076519 or during livestream online at https://sanpablo.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Please note the following temporary change to the City's public comment procedures: Public comment by zoom or 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: Any person wishing to make such address Council should first complete and deliver a "Speaker Form" available at 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: Public comments may also be submitted via email to CityClerk@SanPabloCA.gov. Each email must contain in the subject line "PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT ON THE AGENDA" [or] "PUBLIC COMMENTS AGENDA ITEM No.__”. Written comments received by 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be provided in advance to the City Council and posted online with the agenda materials. During the meeting, the public may provide written public 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. Page 1City of San Pablo Printed on 5/14/2026

May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda 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 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 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 PROCLAMATIONS 1. 26-233 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 17-23, 2026 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Present Proclamation Att A - PRC National Public Works Week May 17-23 2026Attachments: Page 2City of San Pablo Printed on 5/14/2026

May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda PRESENTATIONS 2. 26-228 INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE BEEN PROMOTED FOR JANUARY 2026 - MAY 2026 CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE · DAVID GONZALES - ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT · ALLEN TAI - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMUNITY SERVICES · JASHANAE HUEY - PARATRANSIT DRIVER · TAYLOR MELTON - COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER POLICE · IVANIA OROZCO - POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK PROMOTIONS · GRIFFEN DEMPSEY, ASSOCIATE PLANNER · CHRISTIAN LARREYNAGA - ASSISTANT ENGINEER · CASEY ERLENHEIM - DEPUTY CITY CLERK · VICTOR BERUMEN - MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT · ERICK GUZMAN - MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only 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 3. 26-240 CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 4, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order Att A - MIN 2026-05-04 CCL DRAFT.pdfAttachments: Page 3City of San Pablo Printed on 5/14/2026

May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda PERIODIC REPORTS 4. 26-235 CONSIDER APPROVING VENDOR CHECK REGISTER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order Att A - April 2026 Checks RegisterAttachments: LIABILITY CLAIMS 5. 26-230 CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF LAVONDA PHILLIPS (DOL 01/06/26) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Deny the claim per the recommendation of the Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA), the City's joint risk pool. 6. 26-232 CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF SEBASTIAN RODRIGUEZ (DOL 04/09/26) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Deny the claim per the recommendation of the Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA), the City's joint risk pool. CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION 7. 26-195 CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SB 1408 LEGISLATION AUTHORED BY STATE SENATOR ARREGUIN (D-7TH) TO SUPPORT CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY’S DESIRE TO IMPOSE OR EXTEND A DISTRICT TAX BY ORDINANCE OF UP TO 1%, EVEN IF IT EXCEEDS THE 2% CAP WHEN COMBINED WITH OTHER DISTRICT TAXES IMPOSED BY LOCAL AGENCIES CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Authorize by Minute Order Att A - Proposed SB 1408 Legislation (Arreguin; D-7th); last amended 041426.pdf Att B - Letter of Support from San Pablo Mayor Pabon-Alvarado for SB 1408 (Arreguin; D-7th).dotx Attachments: Page 4City of San Pablo Printed on 5/14/2026

May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda 8. 26-194 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE SAN PABLO CITY COUNCIL ENDORSING THE CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FACILITIES BOND MEASURE (MEASURE G) ON THE JUNE 2, 2026 STATEWIDE PRIMARY BALLOT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Att A - RES 2026-### CCCCD MEASURE G RESO OF SUPPORT FOR JUNE 2, 2026 BALLOT 050426.docx Att B - Fact Sheet on Measure G.pdf Attachments: 9. 26-217 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT; (2) DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE SAN PABLO STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1982-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27; AND (3) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 15, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Att A - RES 2026-### Approve Prelim Engr Rpt Set Public Hearing 05.18.26 Att B - San Pablo SLLAD No. 1982-1 Preliminary Engineer's Report Attachments: 10. 26-218 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1) ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT FUNDING AND PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 TO BE COMPRISED OF THE GIANT ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (0601) AND THE SAN PABLO DAM ROAD I-80 GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (0605) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Att A - RES 2026-### FY27 RMRA Project List 05.18.26 DRAFTAttachments: Page 5City of San Pablo Printed on 5/14/2026

May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda 11. 26-220 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. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Att A - RES 2026-### SOS Richmond Agreement CCEP 05.06.26 Att B - AGR SOS Richmond CCEP Grant wExhibits 05.19.26 Attachments: 12. 26-229 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SIDE LETTER TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE SAN PABLO POLICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2027 BY ADDING A PROVISION FOR NOTARY PAY FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE POLICE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT CLASSIFICATION ASSIGNED TO BE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S NOTARY PUBLIC CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Att A - RES 2026-### SPPEA Notary Pay SLA Exh 1 - SPPEA Notary Pay SLA Attachments: Page 6City of San Pablo Printed on 5/14/2026

May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda 13. 26-231 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTINUE AND ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVICES FOR REGIONAL COORDINATED OUTREACH REFERRAL AND ENGAGEMENT (C.O.R.E.) HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM SERVICES, TO IDENTIFY, ENGAGE AND CONNECT PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR (1) A MULTI-CITY CORE TEAM FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, FROM JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $103,073; (2) FOR A SAN PABLO/RICHMOND CORE TEAM FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS, FROM JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $387,621 OVER THE THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT TERM; AND (3) APPROPRIATING $103,073 FROM FY 2026-27 GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED RESERVES (GFDR FUND 110) TO FUND THE MULTI-CITY CORE AGREEMENT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Att A - RES 2026-### Core Homeless Outreach Services Att B - FY 26-27 Multi-City County CORE Team Budget Att C - FY 26-29 San Pablo Richmond CORE Team Budget Att D - Contra Costa Health Services Agreement (San Pablo & Richmond) Att E - Contra Costa Health Service Agreement (Multi City) Att F - Res No. 2023-100 Att G - Res No. 2024-056 Att H - Res No. 2025-033 Att I - Res No. 2025-058 Attachments: 14. 26-236 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH OPENGOV, INC. FOR THE ADDITION OF PERMITTING AND LICENSING SOFTWARE SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR A FOURTEEN-MONTH TERM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $73,600 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Att A - RES 2026-### OpenGov 05.18.26 Att B - OpenGov Proposal Date 04.29.26 Attachments: Page 7City of San Pablo Printed on 5/14/2026

May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda 15. 26-238 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPOINTING MS. SARA ORTEGA-WONG TO THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - SAN PABLO MEASURE K AND MEASURE S CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES FOR AN INDEFINITE TERM BEGINNING MAY 18, 2026. (TWO VACANCIES) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution appointing Sara Ortega-Wong to the Measure S and Measure K Citizens Oversight Committees for an indefinite term and directing staff to post a Notice of Vacancy for one remaining vacancy. Att A. RES 2026-### MSK Committee Appointment Sara Ortega-Wong Att B. Application Wong-Ortega, Sara 2026 Att C. Measures S & K Guidelines and Criteria.pdf Att D. Meas S & K Member Roster Attachments: 16. 26-243 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED POLICY ON FUNDING ONE-TIME, DISCRETIONARY GRANT AWARDS BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR SPECIAL EVENT ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS SPONSORED BY ELIGIBLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED WITHIN CITY INCORPORATED LIMITS; AND AUTHORIZING A ONE-TIME ANNUAL FUNDING APPROPRIATION OF $30,0000 FROM THE FY 2026-27 CITY MANAGER CONTINGENCY OPERATING RESERVE (FUND 190), EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Att A - RES 2026-### Council Policy on Special Event Sponsorships and Funding for FY 26-27 051826.docx EXH A - POLICY FOR SPECIAL EVENT SPONSIORSHIP GRANT AWARDS 051826.docx Att B - PPT - REV Special Events Sponsorship Policy CSSC Review 032626.pptx Attachments: ORDINANCES 17. 26-239 ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.28, OF THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION 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. Recommendation: Waive second reading; adopt Ordinance Att A - ORD 2026-### Planning Commission Rules and ProceduresAttachments: * * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * * Page 8City of San Pablo Printed on 5/14/2026

May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda PUBLIC HEARINGS 18. 26-234 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER AMENDING THE SAFETY AND NOISE ELEMENT OF THE SAN PABLO GENERAL PLAN 2035 TO ADOPT THE SAN PABLO ANNEX OF THE 2024 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN INTO THE SAFETY AND NOISE ELEMENT AS PART OF THE ADOPTING RESOLUTION AS REQUIRED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 2140. THIS IS A CITY INITIATED PROJECT AND IT APPLIES TO THE ENTIRE SAN PABLO PLANNING AREA CEQA: This amendment to the Safety and Noise Element of the General Plan was previously evaluated in the Addenda to the 2030 General Plan EIR (State Clearinghouse #2008082069, certified on April 18, 2011) prepared for the General Plan Update 2035 (adopted on July 7, 2025), which found that there would not be any new or additional significant environmental impacts due to adoption of the General Plan Update, including the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Recommendation: Conduct public hearing; adopt Resolution Att A. RES 2026-### Noise Element AB 2140 Att B. Resolution PC26-06 Att C. Resolution 2025-043 adopting LHMP Att D. Resolution 2025-097 adopting General Plan Update 2035 Att E. AB 2140 Fact Sheet Att F. Email Communication from Cal OES Att G. Proof of Publication Attachments: CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION 19. 26-246 CONSIDER 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. Recommendation: Waive first reading; introduce Ordinance Att A - Proposed Ordinance Public Works Director DutiesAttachments: Page 9City of San Pablo Printed on 5/14/2026

May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY) 20. 25-525 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 & Project Management Standing Committee; 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 Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo/Lytton Tribe Ad Hoc Subcommittee (e) Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado Memberships: Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference (Primary), City Auditor Review of City Financial Statements Page 10City of San Pablo Printed on 5/14/2026

May 18, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda (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 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 Adjourned at ______ to the Regular City Council meeting of June 1, 2026 in memory of Allan Panganiban, City of San Pablo Public Works Director and City Engineer. Page 11City of San Pablo Printed on 5/14/2026

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