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City of San Pablo Meeting Minutes City Council 5:30 PM City Council Chambers Members of the public may view this meeting online by using this URL https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89046076519 Monday, April 6, 2026 CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY/JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pabon-Alvarado led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmember Arturo Cruz, Councilmember Patricia Ponce, Vice Mayor Rita Xavier, and Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado Present: 4 - Councilmember Abel PinedaAbsent: 1 - Staff Present: City Manager, Matt Rodriguez City Attorney, Brian P. Hickey Economic Development and Housing Manager, Kieron Slaughter City Clerk, Dorothy Gantt Deputy City Clerk, Casey Erlenheim Page 1City of San Pablo Printed on 4/22/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes CLOSED SESSION Adjourned to Closed Session at 5:32 PM regarding: 1. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 1411 Rumrill Boulevard, San Pablo, CA Agency Negotiators: Matt Rodriguez, City Manager; and Kieron Slaughter, Economic Development & Housing Manager Negotiating Parties: Community Development Partners, a California corporation Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Disposition of Property 26-103 Meeting Reconvened at 6:06 PM No Public Comments were received. ROLL CALL Councilmember Arturo Cruz, Councilmember Patricia Ponce, Vice Mayor Rita Xavier, and Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado Present: 4 - Councilmember Abel PinedaAbsent: 1 - Staff Present: City Manager, Matt Rodriguez City Attorney, Brian P. Hickey Police Chief, Brian Bubar Community Development Director, Libby Tyler Economic Development and Housing Manager, Kieron Slaughter Community Services Coordinator II, Paola Cubias-Shirazi Associate Planner, Mel Mackson City Clerk, Dorothy Gantt Deputy City Clerk, Casey Erlenheim REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Brian Hickey noted that there was no reportable action on Closed Session. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Five (5) Oral Communications were received from the following: Kevin Dimas, Paul Frank, Chivy Thath, Linda Jackson and Bielle Moore. Page 2City of San Pablo Printed on 4/22/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS 2. CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 AS NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-045 No Public Comments were received. Presented. 3. CONSIDER APPROVING AND PRESENTING PROCLAMATION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ELIZABETH (LIBBY) TYLER ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT. CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-108 No Public Comments were received. Presented. PRESENTATIONS 4. GENERAL UPDATE TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO ON MCE PROGRAMS CEQA: With respect to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, this update on MCE services and enrolment rates and does not require CEQA review. However, the original project, joining Marin Clean Energy Community Choice Aggregation, was determined to be exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(b)(3) and Section 15378(b)(5). 26-138 No Public Comments were received. Presented. 5. UC BERKELEY PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP ANNUAL PRESENTATION CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-100 No Public Comments were received. Presented. Mayor Pabon-Alvarado Called a Recess at 7:39 PM Meeting Reconvened at 7:48 PM Page 3City of San Pablo Printed on 4/22/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes ROLL CALL Councilmember Arturo Cruz, Councilmember Patricia Ponce, Vice Mayor Rita Xavier, and Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado Present: 4 - Councilmember Abel PinedaAbsent: 1 - CITY MANAGER REMARKS City Manager Matt Rodriguez made the following announcements: 1. Commends the Community Services Department for a Successful Eggstravaganza Holiday event held on March 28, 2026. It was estimated that approximately 800 Youth and Families attended. 2. On March 26, 2026, Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado and Economic Development and Housing Manager, Kieron Slaughter attended The East Bay Economic Development Alliance Awards and accepted an East Bay Innovation Award for the City of San Pablo Rumrill Streets Corridor Project. This marked the 6th Award received on this project. 3. The next Dumpster Day is Saturday, April 18, 2026. 4. The City is Hosting a media event on April 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM in front of City Hall, to introduce the new fleet of electric trash trucks serving San Pablo. San Pablo is the first city on the west coast and second in the nation to have an all electric trash retrieval fleet. CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager added the following remarks regarding item 14 on the Consent Calendar: In Compliance with the Brown Act, whenever the Council is considering any action that involves Executive Management compensation, a summary of the terms is to be included on the record as part of the Meeting. Agenda Item 14 on the Consent Calendar is an amendment to the City Attorney's Employment Contract that provides a 4% salary increase effective April 16, 2026. All other terms of the City Attorney's Contract remain the same. MINUTES 6. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 16, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-132 Approved. LIABILITY CLAIMS 7. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF VLADIMIR TIRADO (DOL 1/18/26) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-134 Denied. Page 4City of San Pablo Printed on 4/22/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes 8. CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF BEVERLY VILLANUEVA RAMOS (DOL 3/09/26) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-148 Denied. CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION 9. CONSIDER APPROVAL TO RATIFY A LETTER FROM SAN PABLO MAYOR PABON-ALVARADO ON CITY OF SAN PABLO COMMUNITY CAPITAL FUNDING REQUESTS TO FEDERAL LEGISLATORS (U.S. SENATORS ALEX PADILLA (D-CA); ADAM SCHIFF, (D-CA); AND U.S. CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE JOHN GARAMENDI, D-8TH DISTRICT) FOR DISTRICT FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR 2026-27 FEDERAL BUDGET CYCLE CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-139 Approved. 10. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1411 RUMRILL BOULEVARD FOR NEGOTIATION OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT CEQA: This proposed action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(B)(5). 26-092 Adopted. Enactment No: RES 2026-042 11. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH CSW/STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. FOR AN ARTIFICIAL TURF PRODUCT AND PROCUREMENT STUDY FOR THE MCNEIL PARK PROJECT (0501) AND THE RUMRILL TURF REPLACEMENT PROJECT (0503) IN THE AMOUNT OF $219,013 FOR A TOTAL COMPENSATION UNDER THE AGREEMENT AS AMENDED NOT TO EXCEED $764,153; (2) INCREASING THE CONTRACT CONTINGENCY AMOUNT TO $76,415; AND (3) INCREASING THE CITY MANAGER’S TOTAL CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION FOR THE AGREEMENT FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AUTHORIZATIONTO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $840,568 INCLUDING ALL PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED CONTINGENCY FUNDS 26-098 Page 5City of San Pablo Printed on 4/22/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes CEQA Compliance Statement The McNeil Park Project (formerly known as SPARC project) is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15304 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 15304 exempts from environmental review “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. The Public Works Department filed a Notice of Exemption (NOE), dated November 11, 2023, with the Contra Costa County Clerk and the State of California Office of Planning and Research. Adopted. Enactment No: RES 2026-043 12. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE JULY 1, 2025, LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JARVIS FAY, LLP, INCREASING MAXIMUM COMPENSATION BY $50,000, FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $100,000 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-116 Adopted. Enactment No: RES 2026-044 13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO ACCEPTING MEASURE J PROGRAM 28B FUNDS FROM THE CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000 AND APPROPRIATING THOSE FUNDS TO THE WILDCAT CREEK CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (0702) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-119 Adopted. Enactment No: RES 2026-045 Page 6City of San Pablo Printed on 4/22/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH BRIAN HICKEY, CITY ATTORNEY: AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AMENDED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, EFFECTIVE APRIL 16, 2026 26-133 Adopted. Enactment No: RES 2026-046 15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROPRIATING FY2025-26 GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED RESERVES (FUND 110) IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,755 TO THE CITY-WIDE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT (0505) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO UTILIZE SERVICES FROM EXISTING ON-CALL CONSULTANT, WATEARTH, INC., TO DEVELOP A FINAL CITY-WIDE BEAUTIFICATION PLAN CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-135 Adopted. Enactment No: RES 2026-047 16. CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING AMENDMENT #1 TO CITY COUNCILMEMBER APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR PABON-ALVARADO OF INDIVIDUAL CITY COUNCILMEMBERS TO ALL TEMPORARY AD-HOC SUBCOMMITTEES, STANDING COMMITTEES AND REGIONAL/LOCAL ASSIGNMENTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 PURSUANT TO SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.16.070, INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TEMPORARY AD-HOC SUBCOMMITTEE FOR PROPOSED CITY-WIDE BEAUTIFICATION PLAN CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION 26-158 Adopted. Enactment No: RES 2026-048 17. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 TO UNITED BUSINESS ORGANIZATION FOR A MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATION EVENT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-137 Adopted. Enactment No: RES 2026-049 Page 7City of San Pablo Printed on 4/22/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes Approval of the Consent Agenda No Public Comments were received on the Consent Calendar. A motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Councilmember Cruz, to adopt all items in teh Consent Calendar. The Motion passed as follows: Aye: 4 - Ponce, Cruz, Xavier and Pabon-Alvarado Absent: 1 – Pineda * * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * * Mayor Pabon-Alvarado Called a Recess at 7:58 PM Meeting Reconvened at 8:05 PM ROLL CALL Councilmember Arturo Cruz, Councilmember Patricia Ponce, Vice Mayor Rita Xavier, and Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado Present: 4 - Councilmember Abel PinedaAbsent: 1 - PUBLIC HEARINGS 18. PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO CONSIDERING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A RETAIL CANNABIS USE AT AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED IN THE MIXED USE CENTER NORTH DISTRICT IN THE SAN PABLO AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-2) AT 14501 SAN PABLO AVENUE, APN: 413-352-017. 26-105 The public hearing opened at 8:31 PM There were 32 Public Comments received from the following: Kayli Kinghorne, Pastor Patterson, Althen Brennan, Elliot Lawrence, Heather Dolan, Pastor Marvin Crisostomo, Annabel Peterson, Michael J. Hamilton, Stephanie Wong-Ortiz, Britne Lambert, Irving Williams, Pat McAllister, Antionette Martinez, Melanie E. Beasley, Wykeishia Orr, Ibilola Soyode, Genoveva Calloway, Iris Corina, Pastor Freddie Parham, Leona Greenlow Turner, Deborah Warren Mayor Pabon-Alvarado Called a Recess at 9:40 PM Meeting Reconvened at 9:50 PM ROLL CALL Present: 4 - Councilmember Arturo Cruz, Councilmember Patricia Ponce, Vice Mayor Rita Xavier and Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado Absent: 1 - Councilmember Abel Pineda Public Comments Continued: Karl Stanczak, Meghan Morrisen, Joe Summers, Yolanda (Abel) Pastor, Yesenia Melora, Jonathan Luong, Kehla Callahan, Josh Anijir, Luis Cortes, Melissa Phea, Korede Arg Page 8City of San Pablo Printed on 4/22/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes Public Hearing closed at 10:24 PM It was moved by Councilmember Cruz, seconded by Vice Mayor Xavier, and approved by vote of those present, to adopt this item. The motion passed as follows: Enactment No: RES 2026-050 19. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING THE SAN PABLO ZONING CODE, SECTION 17.32.030.B, RESIDENTIAL USES ALLOWED, EXCEPTIONS; SECTION 17.34.030.B, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES ALLOWED, EXCEPTIONS; SECTION 17.36.030.B, PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC DISTRICTS ALLOWED, EXCEPTIONS; AND SECTION 17.38.050, AIR QUALITY AND HEALTH RISK OVERLAY DISTRICT, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SENSITIVE USES, INCLUDING SCHOOLS, DAY CARE FACILITIES, HOSPITALS, AND PARKS OR PLAYGROUNDS TO BE LOCATED IN THE AIR QUALITY HEALTH RISK OVERLAY DISTRICT (D3) SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS CEQA: This amendment to the San Pablo Zoning Code was previously evaluated in the Addenda to the 2030 General Plan EIR (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. This amendment is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to Pub. Res. Code Section 21080.085 which states that CEQA does not apply to a rezoning that implements Housing Element actions. Finally, the ordinance is also categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA, in accordance with 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 because it consists of minor changes to land use regulations that do not, on their own, impact the environment. Any projects proposed pursuant to the changes proposed would be separately evaluated for their environmental impacts. 26-106 The Public Hearing Opened at 10:55 PM No Public Comments were received. The Public Hearing Closed at 10:55 PM A motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Vice Mayor Xavier, that this Ordinance First Reading be Adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Cruz, Ponce, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado4 - Absent: Pineda1 - 20. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE BY DELETING SECTION 15.04.020.D. IN ITS ENTIRETY CEQA: This proposed action is not a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 26-069 Page 9City of San Pablo Printed on 4/22/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes Section 15378(B)(5): organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment; and is also exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The Public Hearing Opened at 11:00 PM No Public Comments were received. The Public Hearing Closed at 11:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember Ponce, seconded by Councilmember Cruz, that this Ordinance First Reading be Adopted The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Cruz, Ponce, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado4 - Absent: Pineda1 - CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION 21. SAN PABLO PLANNING COMMISSION A) INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS: (1) CONDUCT INTERVIEWS, AND (2) APPOINT ONE COMMISSIONER TO FILL ONE VACANCY BY RESOLUTION FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM (APRIL 2026 THROUGH APRIL 2030) OR PROVIDE OTHER DIRECTION TO STAFF B) ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED COMMISSIONER. 26-125 No Public Comments were received. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Xavier, seconded by Councilmember Ponce, to amend and Adopt this Resolution Appointing Y'Anad Burrell as a Planning Commissioner. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Cruz, Ponce, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado4 - Absent: Pineda1 - Enactment No: RES 2026-051 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY) 22. 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. 25-522 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTS (a) Councilmember Arturo Cruz Page 10City of San Pablo Printed on 4/22/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes (b) Councilmember Patricia Ponce (c) Councilmember Abel Pineda (d) Vice Mayor Rita Xavier (e) Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado ADJOURNMENT Adjourned at 11:41 PM to the Regular City Council meeting of Monday, April 20, 2026. Respectfully Submitted, ____________________________ Casey Erlenheim, Deputy City Clerk Page 11City of San Pablo Printed on 4/22/2026

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 Councilmenber 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 5:30 PMMonday, April 6, 2026 CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY/JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY Closed Session begins at 5:30 PM *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 Page 1City of San Pablo Printed on 4/2/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda 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 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 CLOSED SESSION 1. 26-103 CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 1411 Rumrill Boulevard, San Pablo, CA Agency Negotiators: Matt Rodriguez, City Manager; and Kieron Slaughter, Economic Development & Housing Manager Negotiating Parties: Community Development Partners, a California corporation Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Disposition of Property REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION 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. Page 2City of San Pablo Printed on 4/2/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda CEREMONIAL MATTERS PROCLAMATIONS 2. 26-045 CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 AS NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Present Proclamation. ATT A- ProclamationAttachments: 3. 26-108 CONSIDER APPROVING AND PRESENTING PROCLAMATION C O M M E N D I N G A N D C O N G R A T U L A T I N G C O M M U N I T Y DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ELIZABETH (LIBBY) TYLER ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT. CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Approve and present Att A - PRC Retirement - Elizabeth Tyler 2026Attachments: PRESENTATIONS 4. 26-138 GENERAL UPDATE TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO ON MCE PROGRAMS CEQA: With respect to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, this update on MCE services and enrolment rates and does not require CEQA review. However, the original project, joining Marin Clean Energy Community Choice Aggregation, was determined to be exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(b)(3) and Section 15378(b)(5). Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only Att A - PRS MCE_SanPabloCity Council_April2026Attachments: 5. 26-100 UC BERKELEY PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP ANNUAL PRESENTATION CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only CITY MANAGER REMARKS Page 3City of San Pablo Printed on 4/2/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda 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 6. 26-132 CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 16, 2026 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order Att A - MIN 2026-03-16 CC DRAFT.pdfAttachments: LIABILITY CLAIMS 7. 26-134 CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF VLADIMIR TIRADO (DOL 1/18/26) 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. 8. 26-148 CONSIDER DENYING LIABILITY CLAIM OF BEVERLY VILLANUEVA RAMOS (DOL 3/09/26) 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 9. 26-139 CONSIDER APPROVAL TO RATIFY A LETTER FROM SAN PABLO MAYOR PABON-ALVARADO ON CITY OF SAN PABLO COMMUNITY CAPITAL FUNDING REQUESTS TO FEDERAL LEGISLATORS (U.S. SENATORS ALEX PADILLA (D-CA); ADAM SCHIFF, (D-CA); AND U.S. CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE JOHN GARAMENDI, D-8TH DISTRICT) FOR DISTRICT FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR 2026-27 FEDERAL BUDGET CYCLE CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order LTR - FEDERAL FUNDING REQUEST TO FED LEGISLATORS 202627 SAN PABLO 030426.pdfAttachments: Page 4City of San Pablo Printed on 4/2/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda 10. 26-092 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1411 RUMRILL BOULEVARD FOR NEGOTIATION OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT CEQA: This proposed action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(B)(5). Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Att A - RES 2026-### 1411 Rumrill Blvd - ENA Resolution Att B - 1411 Rumrill Blvd - Letter of Interest 12-22-2025 Att C - ENA 1411 Rumrill 032526 Attachments: 11. 26-098 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH CSW/ S T U B E R - S T R O E H ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. FOR AN ARTIFICIAL TURF PRODUCT AND PROCUREMENT STUDY FOR THE MCNEIL PARK PROJECT (0501) AND THE RUMRILL TURF REPLACEMENT PROJECT (0503) IN THE AMOUNT OF $219,013 FOR A TOTAL COMPENSATION UNDER THE AGREEMENT AS AMENDED NOT TO EXCEED $764,153; (2) INCREASING THE CONTRACT CONTINGENCY AMOUNT TO $76,415; AND (3) INCREASING THE CITY MANAGER’S TOTAL CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION FOR THE AGREEMENT TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $840,568 INCLUDING ALL PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED CONTINGENCY FUNDS CEQA Compliance Statement The McNeil Park Project (formerly known as SPARC project) is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15304 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 15304 exempts from environmental review “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. The Public Works Department filed a Notice of Exemption (NOE), dated November 11, 2023, with the Contra Costa County Clerk and the State of California Office of Planning and Research. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Att A - RES 2026-### CSW Amendment 3 04.06.26 Att B - AMN #2 CSWST2 Turf Study wExC 2026-04-06 (2028-07-31)-v2 Attachments: Page 5City of San Pablo Printed on 4/2/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda 12. 26-116 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE JULY 1, 2025, LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JARVIS FAY, LLP, INCREASING MAXIMUM COMPENSATION BY $50,000, FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $100,000 CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Att A - RES 2026-### Jarvis Fay AMN1 to 7-1-25 AGR Att B - AMN1 Jarvis Fay add $50K eff 041526 Att C - AGR Jarvis Fay, LLP 2025-07-01 Attachments: 13. 26-119 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO ACCEPTING MEASURE J PROGRAM 28B FUNDS FROM THE CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000 AND APPROPRIATING THOSE FUNDS TO THE WILDCAT CREEK CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (0702) CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Att A - RES 2026-### Measure J 28b Funds Accept & Appropriate 04.06.26Attachments: 14. 26-133 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH BRIAN HICKEY, CITY ATTORNEY: AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AMENDED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, EFFECTIVE APRIL 16, 2026 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Att A - RES 2026-### CA Revised Employment Agreement Eff 041626 040626.docx Exh A - CLEAN AGR Hickey City Attorney Employment Agreement 041626 FINAL.docx Exh B - RES 2023-118 Amending the Schedule of Benefits for Contract Employees.pdf Att B – Contract Employees Salary Schedule Revised March 3, 2026 Attachments: 15. 26-135 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROPRIATING FY2025-26 GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED RESERVES (FUND 110) IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,755 TO THE CITY-WIDE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT (0505) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO UTILIZE SERVICES FROM EXISTING ON-CALL CONSULTANT, WATEARTH, INC., TO DEVELOP A FINAL CITY-WIDE BEAUTIFICATION PLAN CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Att A RES 2026-### GFDR Appropriation Citywide Beautification 04.06.26Attachments: Page 6City of San Pablo Printed on 4/2/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda 16. 26-158 CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING AMENDMENT #1 TO CITY COUNCILMEMBER APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR PABON-ALVARADO OF INDIVIDUAL CITY COUNCILMEMBERS TO ALL TEMPORARY AD-HOC SUBCOMMITTEES, STANDING COMMITTEES AND REGIONAL/LOCAL ASSIGNMENTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 PURSUANT TO SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.16.070, INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TEMPORARY AD-HOC SUBCOMMITTEE FOR PROPOSED CITY-WIDE BEAUTIFICATION PLAN CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION Recommendation: Adopt said Resolution for all City Council assignments as amended for Calendar Year 2026 pursuant to SPMC 2.16.070 requirements. Att A - RES 2026-### City Council Assignments CY 2026 Amendment #1 040626.docx Exh 1 - Revised DRAFT EXHIBIT A City Council Standing Comm Ad-Hoc Subcommittees Amendment #1 0406 Exh 2 - Proposed CLEAN - EXHIBIT A City Council Standing Comm Ad-Hoc Subcommittees Amendment #1 04 Attachments: 17. 26-137 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 TO UNITED BUSINESS ORGANIZATION FOR A MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATION EVENT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Att A - RES 2026-### United Business Organization Mother's Day Event Att B - United Business Organization Sponsorship Request Att C - Mother's Day Event Flyer Attachments: * * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * * Page 7City of San Pablo Printed on 4/2/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda PUBLIC HEARINGS 18. 26-105 PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO CONSIDERING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A RETAIL CANNABIS USE AT AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED IN THE MIXED USE CENTER NORTH DISTRICT IN THE SAN PABLO AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-2) AT 14501 SAN PABLO AVENUE, APN: 413-352-017. Recommendation: Conduct the Public Hearing; Adopt Resolution. Att A - RES 2026-### Approving CUP for Embarc Att B - Site Location Att C - Application Materials Att D - Proof of Publication Attachments: 19. 26-106 CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING THE SAN PABLO ZONING CODE, SECTION 17.32.030.B, RESIDENTIAL USES ALLOWED, EXCEPTIONS; SECTION 17.34.030.B, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES ALLOWED, EXCEPTIONS; SECTION 17.36.030.B, PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC DISTRICTS ALLOWED, EXCEPTIONS; AND SECTION 17.38.050, AIR QUALITY AND HEALTH RISK OVERLAY DISTRICT, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SENSITIVE USES, INCLUDING SCHOOLS, DAY CARE FACILITIES, HOSPITALS, AND PARKS OR PLAYGROUNDS TO BE LOCATED IN THE AIR QUALITY HEALTH RISK OVERLAY DISTRICT (D3) SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS CEQA: This amendment to the San Pablo Zoning Code was previously evaluated in the Addenda to the 2030 General Plan EIR (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. This amendment is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to Pub. Res. Code Section 21080.085 which states that CEQA does not apply to a rezoning that implements Housing Element actions. Finally, the ordinance is also categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA, in accordance with 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 because it consists of minor changes to land use regulations that do not, on their own, impact the environment. Any projects proposed pursuant to the changes proposed would be separately evaluated for their environmental impacts. Recommendation: Conduct public hearing; waive first reading; introduce Ordinance Page 8City of San Pablo Printed on 4/2/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda Att A - ORD 2026-### Air Quality Overlay District.040626 Att B - RES PC25-20 Text Amendment Air Quality Overlay signed Att C - ORD 2015-002 Title 17 Zoning Att D - Proof of Publication (April 6 Hearing) Mar. 17 Attachments: 20. 26-069 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE BY DELETING SECTION 15.04.020.D. IN ITS ENTIRETY CEQA: This proposed action is not a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(B)(5): organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment; and is also exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Recommendation: Conduct public hearing; waive first reading; introduce Ordinance Att A - ORD 2026-### Amending Adopted Building Code to Remove All-Electric Provisions Att B - Language to be Removed from Section 15.040.020.D. Att C - ORD 2023-001 Adopt 2022 Building Plumbing Electrical etc Codes Att D - Proof of Publication (April 6 Hearing) Mar. 17 Attachments: CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION 21. 26-125 SAN PABLO PLANNING COMMISSION A) INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS: (1) CONDUCT INTERVIEWS, AND (2) APPOINT ONE COMMISSIONER TO FILL ONE VACANCY BY RESOLUTION FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM (APRIL 2026 THROUGH APRIL 2030) OR PROVIDE OTHER DIRECTION TO STAFF B) ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED COMMISSIONER. Recommendation: 1. Consider any public comments; 2. Conduct interviews of Planning Commission applicant(s) individually; 3. Deliberate; (a) Make a motion to appoint one candidate for an April 2026 - April 2030 term by Resolution; or (b) Provide alternative direction to staff (e.g. continue advertising for opening); 4. Administer Oath of Office to appointed Planning Commissioner. Att A - RES 2026-### Planning Commission Appointments 2026.docx Att B - Members List PC Roster Att C - 2025-12-16 Local Appointments List - Maddy Act.pdf Att D - 2026-03-03 PC Vacancy Notice.pdf Att E - PC Application Donaldson, Joseph D Jr Boards and Commissions 2026-01-15_Redacted.pdf Att F - PC Application Burrell, Y'Anad 2026-03-23_Redacted.pdf Attachments: Page 9City of San Pablo Printed on 4/2/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY) 22. 25-522 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 2026-008) 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: Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference (Primary); West Contra Costa Mayors’ & Supervisors’ Association (Primary); Association of Bay Area Governments (Alternate); Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference (Alternate); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation Board (Member); Standing Committees: Community Services Standing Committee, Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee, Public Health Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo/Lytton Tribe Ad Hoc Subcommittee, Local Business Association/Group/Watch Meetings Ad-Hoc Subcommittee (b) Councilmember Patricia Ponce Memberships: League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Alternate); Marin Clean Energy Board of Directors (Alternate); San Pablo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (City Council Appointee); 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: (c) Councilmember Abel Pineda Memberships: West County Integrated Waste Management/Recyclemore JPA Authority (Alternate); West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (Alternate); Green Empowerment Zone (GEZ) for the Northern Waterfront Area of the County of Contra Costa Board of Directors (Alternate) Standing Committees: Community Services Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Local Economic and Opportunity Policy Ad-Hoc Subcommittee (d) Vice Mayor Rita Xavier Memberships: Association of Bay Area Governments (Primary); League of CA Cities East Bay League Division (Primary); San Pablo Community Grant Foundation Board (Member); West County Integrated Waste Management/Recyclemore JPA Authority (Primary); West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (Primary) Standing Committees: Public Safety Standing Committee, Public Health Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: (e) Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado Page 10City of San Pablo Printed on 4/2/2026

April 6, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda Memberships: Marin Clean Energy Board of Directors (Primary); City Auditor Review of City Financial Statements (Primary); Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference (Alternate); West Contra Costa Mayors’ & Supervisors’ Association (Alternate); Standing Committees: Budget, Fiscal & Legislative Standing Committee; Public Safety Standing Committee Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Casino San Pablo/Lytton Tribe Ad Hoc Subcommittee, Local Economic and Opportunity Policy Ad-Hoc Subcommittee, Local Business Association/Group/Watch Meetings Ad-Hoc Subcommittee ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to the Special City Council Meeting Budget Session Wednesday, April 8 at 5:00 PM. Page 11City of San Pablo Printed on 4/2/2026