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City of San Pablo Meeting Minutes City Council 5:00 PM City Council Chambers Members of the public may view this meeting online by using this URL https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89046076519 Monday, March 30, 2026 Special Meeting and Closed Session CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:01 PM in the Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pabon-Alvarado led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmember Patricia Ponce, Vice Mayor Rita Xavier, and Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado Present: 3 - Councilmember Arturo Cruz, and Councilmember Abel PinedaAbsent: 2 - Staff Present: City Manager, Matt Rodriguez City Attorney, Brian P. Hickey Police Chief, Brian Bubar Economic Development and Housing Manager, Kieron Slaughter City Clerk, Dorothy Gantt Interim Deputy City Clerk, Casey Erlenheim CLOSED SESSION No Public Comments were received. Adjourned to Closed Session at 5:04 PM regarding: 1. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 1820 Rumrill Boulevard, San Pablo, CA Agency Negotiators: Matt Rodriguez, City Manager; and Kieron Slaughter, Economic Development & Housing Manager Negotiating Parties: Novin Development Corporation Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Disposition of Property 26-102 Page 1City of San Pablo Printed on 4/22/2026

March 30, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes 2. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION/EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(4) and 54956.9(d)(1): 1. Nationwide Settlement with Six Remnant Defendants, In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, MDL No. 2804, Case No. 1:17-MD-2804 (class action) a. Associated Pharmacies, Inc. (and American Associated Pharmacies) b. J M Smith Corporation c. Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc. d. Morris and Dickson Co. e. North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc. f. United Natural Foods, Inc. (including its subsidiaries SuperValu and Advantage Logistics) 26-141 Reconvened to Regular Session at 6:04 PM ROLL CALL Councilmember Patricia Ponce, Vice Mayor Rita Xavier, and Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado Present: 3 - Councilmember Arturo Cruz, and Councilmember Abel PinedaAbsent: 2 - REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION No Public Comments were received on Closed Session items. City Attorney B. Hickey reported that on File ID 26-141, Council authorized City participation in the litigation by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Ponce, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado Absent: 2 - Cruz, and Pineda ORAL COMMUNICATIONS One Oral Communication was received from the following: Hammad Zahid. CITY MANAGER REMARKS None. Page 2City of San Pablo Printed on 4/22/2026

March 30, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes CONSENT CALENDAR CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION 3. CONSIDER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH NOVIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1820 RUMRILL BLVD TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. 25-433 No Public Comments were received. It was moved by Councilmember Ponce, 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: 3 - Ponce, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado Absent: 2 - Cruz, and Pineda Enactment No: RES 2026-040 * * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * * CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION 4. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AMENDMENT #2 TO THE FY 2025-27 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY WORKPLAN UNDER MAJOR POLICY AREA: EXPAND HOUSING OPTIONS, TO ADD POLICY #310 RENTAL PROTECTIONS: EXPLORE POLICY FEASIBILITY TO ENHANCE TENANT PROTECTIONS PROVIDED BY THE CITY TO INCLUDE: C. PROCEED WITH DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW RENT REVIEW PROGRAM FOR TENANTS AND HOUSING PROVIDERS WITH STAKEHOLDER INPUT VIA NEW ORDIANCE FOR PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION BY JANUARY 1, 2027 CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA. 26-147 No Public Comments were received. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Xavier, seconded by Councilmember Ponce, that this RESOLUTION be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Ponce, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado3 - Absent: Cruz, and Pineda2 - Enactment No: RES 2026-041 Page 3City of San Pablo Printed on 4/22/2026

March 30, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes Member Initiated Motion A motion was made by Mayor Pabon-Alvarado, seconded by Councilmember Ponce to: Under Major Policy Goal: EXPAND HOUSING OPTIONS Pursue a DRAFT policy on any new, prospective development agreements entered into by the Housing Successor Agency to require a preferred local resident provision on a portion of new, affordable housing units when private developers seek financial assistance from the Housing Successor Agency Low & Moderate Housing Asset Fund; in conjunction with monitoring and preserving the long‐term affordability of units subject to affordability restrictions or covenants entered into by the housing successor. The motion passed by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Ponce, Xavier, and Pabon-Alvarado Absent: 2 – Cruz, Pineda SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY) 5. 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. 26-111 ADJOURNMENT Adjourned at 6:26 PM to the Regular City Council meeting of April 6, 2026. Respectfully Submitted, ____________________________ Casey Erlenheim, Deputy City Clerk Page 4City 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 Via Teleconference/Videoconference5:00 PMMonday, March 30, 2026 Special Meeting and Closed Session *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. AGENDA MATERIALS Copies of this Agenda and non-exempt public records relating to an open session item on this Agenda will be Page 1City of San Pablo Printed on 3/26/2026

March 30, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda 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. 26-102 CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 1820 Rumrill Boulevard, San Pablo, CA Agency Negotiators: Matt Rodriguez, City Manager; and Kieron Slaughter, Economic Development & Housing Manager Negotiating Parties: Novin Development Corporation Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Disposition of Property 2. 26-141 CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION/EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(4) and 54956.9(d)(1): 1. Nationwide Settlement with Six Remnant Defendants, In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, MDL No. 2804, Case No. 1:17-MD-2804 (class action) a. Associated Pharmacies, Inc. (and American Associated Pharmacies) b. J M Smith Corporation c. Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc. d. Morris and Dickson Co. e. North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc. f. United Natural Foods, Inc. (including its subsidiaries SuperValu and Advantage Logistics) Page 2City of San Pablo Printed on 3/26/2026

March 30, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda ROLL CALL 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. 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. CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION 3. 25-433 CONSIDER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH NOVIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1820 RUMRILL BLVD TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Att A - RES 2026-### 1820 Rumrill ARDDA Att B - Amended and Restated DDA Attachments: * * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * * Page 3City of San Pablo Printed on 3/26/2026

March 30, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION 4. 26-147 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AMENDMENT #2 TO THE FY 2025-27 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY WORKPLAN UNDER MAJOR POLICY AREA: EXPAND HOUSING OPTIONS, TO ADD POLICY #310 RENTAL PROTECTIONS: EXPLORE POLICY FEASIBILITY TO ENHANCE TENANT PROTECTIONS PROVIDED BY THE CITY TO INCLUDE: C. PROCEED WITH DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW RENT REVIEW PROGRAM FOR TENANTS AND HOUSING PROVIDERS WITH STAKEHOLDER INPUT VIA NEW ORDIANCE FOR PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION BY JANUARY 1, 2027 CEQA: This is not a project as defined by CEQA. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Att A - RES 2026-### Rent Review Program FY2025-27 Council Priority Workplan AMN #2.docx Att B - Amendment #2 - FY 2025-27 Council Priority Workplan Update 033026 DRAFT Attachments: SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY) 5. 26-111 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. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to the Regular City Council Meeting and Closed Session of April 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM Page 4City of San Pablo Printed on 3/26/2026