Arturo Cruz

The agenda includes ceremonial matters such as the presentation of a proclamation recognizing Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week. The consent calendar contains items such as approving minutes from a previous meeting, considering a liability claim, receiving the treasurer's report, approving vendor check register report, and considering proclamations for National Public Works Week and National Day of Prayer. There is also consideration of appointing a member to the San Pablo Measure S and Measure K Citizens Oversight Committees. The council will also consider resolutions authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreements for homeless outreach team services and mental health evaluation team services, as well as an amendment to an agreement for the Sutter Avenue Urban Greening Phase 1 Project. Additionally, there will be a discussion regarding a request to fly a commemorative flag for LGBTQ Pride Month.

The San Pablo City Council adopted its newly balanced, Two-Year (Biennial) General Fund (GF) Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets for FY 2025 -- 2026 periods. The budget process kicked-off with fiscal uncertainty, the City implemented an FTE hiring freeze for existing employee vacancies during FY 2023-24, with further emphasis placed on zero (0) based budgeting to focus on core essential spending for City Departments, and adoption of eight (8) new, strategic budget initiatives to counteract these forecasted deficits. The City's Adopted GF Operating Budget is balanced for FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26. Major budget balancing measures included: freezing existing FTE employee vacancies; implementing a City-wide reduction in City Department spending; reducing Police Department overtime expenses, and applying a total from available FY 2023-24 year-end audited fund balance, and a one-time appropriation from the City's Budget Stabilization Fund.

This document outlines the City of San Pablo's comprehensive commitment to ensuring safe, fair, and stable housing for its residents. Key strategic initiatives, stemming from the FY 2025-27 Priority Workplan, include providing tenant mediation and counseling services, implementing anti-harassment and just-cause eviction ordinances, and maintaining a city-adopted and state-certified Housing Element. The plan also focuses on establishing a Rent Registry Program and enhancing community education on tenant rights and responsibilities, with the vision of improving housing quality, preventing unfair evictions, and fostering a stable rental environment.

The Circulation Element of the San Pablo General Plan focuses on creating an efficient and balanced multi-modal transportation system that integrates land use planning and growth management strategies. Key areas of focus include roadway, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle transportation modes, as well as parking and transportation demand management. The plan aims to enhance community connectivity, protect the environment, and reduce auto-dependence by prioritizing complete streets, promoting transit-oriented development, and implementing sustainable transportation policies.

The City of San Pablo's FY 2025-27 Priority Workplan focuses on expanding housing options, improving public safety, building a healthy community, enhancing community resilience, and focusing on economic development and fiscal diversification. Key initiatives include increasing opportunities for residents to participate in the local economy, fostering college and career readiness, expanding safe park spaces, updating the General Plan 2040 and Housing Element, diversifying revenue streams, and implementing strategies for crime reduction and community policing.