Agenda packet — El Cerrito City Council, October 18, 2022

AGENDA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2022 – 7:00 p.m.

Members:

Mayor Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama · Councilmember Janet Abelson Councilmember Paul Fadelli · Councilmember Tessa Rudnick Meeting Location:

Council Chambers, 10890 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Consistent with the Brown Act as amended by AB 361 (2021), members of the City Council, staff, presenters and the public may participate in-person at the location listed above, or remotely via zoom. In-person attendance will be limited to available seats and designated accessible spaces only (no standing room) with chairs spaced to encourage social distancing. Masks are strongly recommended (full in-person protocols available here.)
Interested individuals can also participate or view the City Council meeting as follows:

1. Cable T.V. Broadcast on KCRT Channel 28

2. Livestream Online at www.el-cerrito.org/CouncilMeetingMaterials

3. Via Zoom (Closed captioning available):
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88543428390?pwd=eEtRUHplNHFjdTROb1o5Vm9TL2Ixdz09 Dial in: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 885 4342 8390 Password: 547379 Each period for public comment will be announced. Public Comments may be submitted one of the following ways:

1. In-person by submitting a request to speak to the City Clerk.

2. Via Zoom using the “Raise Hand” icon to request to speak. If joining by phone, dial *9 to "raise your hand", and when prompted by the host, *6 to unmute/mute.

3. Via email to [email protected]. Email must contain in the subject line Public Comments – Not on Agenda or Public Comments – Agenda Item #.

To ensure City Council receives your written comments prior to taking action, they must be received by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. All written comments received by this deadline will be provided to the City Council and posted online in advance of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline will be provided to the City Council and included with supplemental materials after the meeting. No written comments will be read into the record.

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7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL – CONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OR OBSERVATION OF A

MOMENT OF SILENCE

2. TELECONFERENCE AND PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

3. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Reports of closed session, commission appointments and informational reports on matters of general interest which are announced by the City Council and staff.

4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Remarks are typically limited to 3 minutes per person. The Mayor may reduce the time limit per speaker depending upon the number of speakers and may limit the total time for public comment to facilitate the completion of business on the agenda. Comments regarding non-agenda, presentation and consent calendar items will be heard first.

Comments related to items appearing on the Public Hearing or Policy Matter portions of the Agenda will be heard prior to the City Council taking action on each item.

5. ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the consent calendar shall be acted upon in one motion, unless a member of the City Council or staff request separate consideration.

A. Approval of Minutes
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve the minutes from the meetings of August 16, September 20, 26, and 27, and October 11, 2022.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management B. Code Enforcement Appreciation Week Proclamation
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve a proclamation recognizing the second week of October as Code Enforcement Appreciation Week.

Contact: Jennifer Bright, Management Assistant, Community Development Department
C. Filipino American History Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: At the request of Mayor Quinto, approve a proclamation recognizing October 2022 as Filipino American History Month in El Cerrito.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Agenda Packet Page 2 of 219

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D. National Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve a proclamation in support and recognition of October 2022 as National Arts and Humanities Month in El Cerrito.

Contact: Karen Pinkos, City Manager, City Management
E. Red Ribbon Week Proclamation
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve a proclamation declaring October 23 - 31 as "Red Ribbon Week" and encouraging everyone to participate in drug prevention activities, making a visible statement to support a drug-free life.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management F. Toastmasters International Proclamation
Action Proposed: At the request of Councilmember Motoyama, approve a proclamation recognizing Toastmasters International and the El Cerrito Club on its 40th anniversary.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management G. Environmental Quality Committee Appointment Recommendation Action Proposed: Approve an Environmental Quality Committee recommendation to appoint Simrun Dhoot to the Environmental Quality Committee, effective November 8, 2022.

Contact: Christina Leard, Management Analyst III, Public Works Department; Will Provost, Operations and Environmental Services Division Manager, Public Works Department; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
H. Financial Advisory Board Recommendation
Action Proposed: Receive and file a recommendation from the Financial Advisory Board regarding General Fund Reserve and surplus allocations.

Contact: Sandra Dalida, Finance Director/City Treasurer I. Committing to Core Principles of Democracy: Free and Fair Elections
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Action Proposed: At the request of Mayor Quinto, adopt a resolution committing to the core principles of democracy: free and fair elections.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management J. Authorize City Council and City Advisory Body Meetings to be Held Via Teleconference Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361) Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing City Council and City Advisory Body meetings to be held via teleconference for a period of 30 days, and making related findings pursuant to AB 361.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management K. Consulting Services Agreement with Siegfried Engineering for the Design of the Arlington Park Improvements Project, City Project No.

C3082
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Siegfried Engineering to provide design services for the Arlington Park Improvements Project, City Project No. C3082, in an amount not to exceed $64,700.

Contact: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department; Christopher Jones, Recreation Director, Recreation Department
L. Reject Construction Bids for 2022 Slurry Seal Project, City Project No. C3027.23
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution rejecting all bids submitted for the 2022 Slurry Seal Project, City Project No. C3027.23; and authorizing City staff to amend project scope, if necessary, and rebid the project.

Contact: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
M. Construction Contract Award for Community Recreation Swimming Pool Re-Plastering Project, City Project No. C5030.5
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving plans and specifications for the Community Recreation Swimming Pool Re-Plastering Project, City Project No. C5030.5 (Project); rejecting the bid submitted by USA Construction as non-responsive and accepting the bid submitted by Tricon Construction, Inc., DBA Tricon Aquatics (Tricon) for the Project; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract within the current budget for the Project, contingent on successful negotiations with Tricon for construction of the Project.

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Contact: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department; Christopher Jones, Recreation Director, Recreation Department
N. Budget Amendment for City Hall Electric Vehicle Charging Station Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program to appropriate $58,721 from the General Fund balance to replace the electric vehicle (EV) charging station at City Hall.

Contact: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
O. Establish Speed Limits for Ten Speed Zones on Ashbury Avenue, Barrett Avenue, Colusa Avenue, Fairmount Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, Moeser Lane and Sea View Drive
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution establishing the speed limits for 10 speed zones to allow for enforcement of these limits using radar, lidar and other electronic devices in conformance with State of California requirements.

Contact: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department

6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Annual Sundar Shadi Garden Club Awards
Action Proposed: Receive and file a brief presentation and acknowledgement of contest winners.

Contact: Pamela Austin, El Cerrito Garden Club Representative B. Citizens Street Oversight Committee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020-21
Action Proposed: Receive and file the Citizens Street Oversight Committee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020-21 to City Council and Citizens of El Cerrito.

Contact: Vanessa Hill, Committee Chair, Citizens Street Oversight Committee; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department

7. PUBLIC HEARING
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A. Adoption of Building Code Updates
Notice published on 10/8/2022
Action Proposed: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion 1) Adopt a Resolution which makes findings justifying changes to 2022 California Building Standards Code and 2) Introduce by title, waive the first reading, and set the second hearing for November 1, 2022 which adopts the 2022 California Green Code, Administrative, Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Residential, Existing Building Code, 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, and Related Construction Codes as applicable to all construction within the City of El Cerrito, with local modifications as outlined in the Ordinance.

Contact: Keith Marks, Building Official; Melanie Mintz, Community Development Director, Community Development Department

8. POLICY MATTERS

9. CITY COUNCIL LOCAL & REGIONAL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor and City Council communications regarding local and regional liaison assignments and committee reports.

10. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

The City of El Cerrito serves, leads and supports our diverse community by providing exemplary and innovative services, public places and infrastructure, ensuring public safety and creating an economically and environmentally sustainable future.
 Council Meetings can be heard live on FM Radio, KECG – 88.1 and 97.7 FM and viewed live on Cable TV - KCRT- Channel 28. The meetings are rebroadcast on Channel 28 the following Thursday and Monday at 12 noon, except on holidays. Live and On-Demand Webcast of the Council Meetings can be accessed from the City’s website http://www.el-cerrito.org/CouncilMeetingMaterials and is streamed with closed caption. Copies of the agenda bills and other written documentation relating to items of business referred to on the agenda are on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, at the El Cerrito Library and posted on the City’s website at www.el-cerrito.org prior to the meeting.
 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk, 510-215-4305. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR

35.102-35.104 ADA Title I).
 The Deadline for agenda items and communications is eight days prior to the next meeting by 12 noon, City Clerk’s Office, 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA. Tel: 510-215–4305, email [email protected]
 IF YOU CHALLENGE A DECISION OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE COUNCIL MEETING.

ACTIONS CHALLENGING CITY COUNCIL DECISIONS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE TIME LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6.  The City Council believes that late night meetings deter public participation, can affect the Council’s decision-making ability, and can be a burden to staff. City Council Meetings shall be adjourned by 11:00 p.m., unless extended to a specific time determined by a majority of the Council.

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EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL DRAFT MINUTES

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 16, 2022 – 6:00 p.m.

Members:

Mayor Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama · Councilmember Janet Abelson Councilmember Paul Fadelli · Councilmember Tessa Rudnick Meeting Location:

Council Chambers, 10890 San Pablo Avenue El Cerrito, CA 94530 Interested individuals can also participate or view the City Council meeting as follows:

1. Cable T.V. Broadcast on KCRT Channel 28

2. Livestream Online at www.el-cerrito.org/CouncilMeetingMaterials

3. Join Via Zoom (closed captioning available:)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85486494751?pwd=TGNiK2RWNVhaejVXR3FURXN3Rm5idz09 Dial in: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 854 8649 4751 Password: 044517 Each period for public comment will be announced. Public Comments may be submitted one of the following ways:

1. In-person by submitting a request to speak to the City Clerk.

2. Via Zoom using the “Raise Hand” icon to request to speak. If joining by phone, dial *9 to "raise your hand", and when prompted by the host, *6 to unmute/mute.

3. Via email to [email protected]. Email must contain in the subject line Public Comments – Not on Agenda or Public Comments – Agenda Item #.

Present In-Person: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama, Councilmember Rudnick Present Remotely: Councilmember Abelson, Councilmember Fadelli Absent: None

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OR OBSERVATION OF A

MOMENT OF SILENCE
Consistent with the Brown Act as amended by AB 361 (2021), members of the City Council, staff, presenters and the public may participate in-person at the location listed above, or remotely via zoom. In-person attendance will be limited to available seats and designated accessible spaces only (no standing room) with chairs spaced to encourage social distancing. Masks are strongly recommended (full in-person protocols available here.)
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2. TELECONFERENCE AND PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

3. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Reports of closed session, commission appointments and informational reports on matters of general interest which are announced by the City Council and staff.

City Manager Pinkos - provided an update on public health conditions and CDC guidelines, update on the local emergency, and staffing updates.

Mayor Quinto - announced Mayoral letter in support of AB988, letter in opposition (unless amended) of SB932; attendance at the 50th Anniversary celebration at the Recycling Center.

Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama - reported attendance at Art Plaza open house, Wall of Fame ad-hoc meeting, finance ad-hoc meeting, Asian- American Civil Rights tour stop at Hana Gardens, and Park and Recreation Commission meeting.

Councilmember Abelson - shared the passing of long time El Cerrito resident Loraine Dair; reported attendance at the 50th Anniversary celebration at the Recycling center,
Councilmember Rudnick - reported attendance at the El Cerrito Plaza Transit Oriented Development open house, Cal Cities East Bay Division meeting, finance ad-hoc meeting, National Night Out, 50th Anniversary celebration of the Recycling center, East Bay Regional Communications meeting.

Councilmember Fadelli - reported attendance El Cerrito Plaza Transit Oriented Development open house, Cal Cities East Bay Division meeting, National Night Out, and 50th Anniversary celebration of the Recycling center.

A. City Council Financial Climate Action Ad-Hoc Committee Update Councilmembers Abelson and Rudnick provided an update on the work of the committee including review of prior actions related to the climate emergency; recommendations to update the city's climate action plan identifying a prioritized list of strategies and targets to reach carbon neutrality by 2045, and greenhouse gas emissions reduced to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050, equity as a primary consideration on impacts, and a robust community engagement process.

Comments related to items appearing on the Public Hearing or Policy Matter portions of the Agenda will be heard prior to the City Council taking action on each item.

All written comments submitted prior to and during the meeting were posted online as supplemental materials and incorporated into the official meeting record. Written public comments for matters not on the agenda were received from Kimberly White, Cordell Hindler, Howdy Goudey on behalf of Environmental Quality Committee, and William Ktsanes.

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Oral Public Comments:

John Stashik - commented on the Christmas lights display on San Pablo Ave and raising funding.

Kimberly White - spoke regarding the Fiscal Recovery and Sustainability Plan, the responsibilities of the Financial Advisory Board, and the financial status of the city.

William Ktsanes - commented on the methodology of Real Property Transfer Tax projection calculations.

Vanessa Warheit - commented on the methodology of Real Property Transfer Tax projections, bond rating, more expeditions timelines for climate action plan.

Jacquelyne Vera, Ann Olabode, Sophia Carazo-Ortiz, and Joan Binalinbing - spoke in support and appreciation of the Discovering the Reality of Our Community Youth Leadership Program proclamation
Howdy Goudey - spoke regarding the need for a bigger sense of urgency and follow through on climate action items and the need to shorten the timeline for action.

Haley Lane - representative of Contra Costa MEDS Coalition, thanked the City for recognition of International Overdose Awareness day.

Fred Bialy - spoke regarding the climate emergency, updating the Climate Action plan, and electrification.

5. ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the consent calendar shall be acted upon in one motion, unless a member of the City Council or staff request separate consideration.

Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama/Councilmember Rudnick Action:

Approved the consent calendar as indicated below. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama, Councilmember Abelson, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Rudnick Noes: None
A. Approval of Minutes
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve the minutes from the meetings of July 19 and August 9, 2022.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Action: Approved minutes
B. Library Card Sign-up Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation declaring September 2022 as Library Card Sign-up Month.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Action: Approved proclamation
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C. International Overdose Awareness Day Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation recognizing August 31, 2022 as International Overdose Awareness Day.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Action: Approved proclamation
D. A Proclamation recognizing Discovering the Reality of Our Community Youth Leadership Program
Action Proposed: At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama, pass a motion to approve a proclamation supporting the efforts of the Discovering the Reality of Our Community Youth Leadership Program.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Action: Approved proclamation
E. Authorize City Council and City Advisory Body Meetings to be Held Via Teleconference Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361) Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing City Council and City Advisory Body meetings to be held via teleconference for a period of 30 days, and making related findings pursuant to AB 361.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Action: Approved Resolution No. 2022-63
F. Economic Development Committee Appointment
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve one Economic
Development Committee recommendation to appoint member Sandra Mayithara, effective August 16, 2022.

Contact: Aissia Ashoori, Housing Program Manager/Staff Liaison, Community Development Department
Action: Approved appointment
G. Appoint City Council Ad-Hoc committee to consider an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD)
Action Proposed: Staff requests that the City Council pass a motion to appoint an ad-hoc committee of Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama and Councilmember Paul Fadelli to work with staff to consider creating an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) as a method of financing infrastructure projects in the City of El Cerrito.

Contact: Karen Pinkos, City Manager, City Management
Action: Approved appointment
H. Second Reading and Adoption of an Amended Foodware Ordinance Requiring Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Standard
Condiments Packaged for Single-use to be Provided Only if Requested by a Consumer
1st Reading 7/19/2022
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Action Proposed: Pass a motion to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 2022-02 Requiring Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Standard Condiments Packaged for Single-use to be Provided Only if Requested by a Consumer.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-2
I. Purchase a Replacement Baler for the Recycling Center Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with Apex Equipment, LLC in an amount not to exceed $122,393.93 for the purchase of an Excel Model EX63 horizontal baler to be used for compacting and bundling cardboard, aluminum, and other recyclables at the Recycling + Environmental Resource Center.

Contact: Christina Leard, Management Analyst III; Will Provost, Operations and Environmental Services Division Manager; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department Action: Approved Resolution No. 2022-64
J. One-Year Agreement between the City of El Cerrito and Chavan and Associates, LLP to perform required independent audit services for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022.

Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a one-year professional services agreement in an amount not to exceed $68,500.00 with Chavan and Associates, LLP, Certified Public Accountants (Chavan and Associates) to perform required independent audit services for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022 including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Audit (ACFR), Single Audit, El Cerrito Public Financial Authority, City of El Cerrito’s Employees’ Pension Plan, GANN Appropriation Limit, Audit Report on Applying City of El Cerrito Master Installment Sale Agreement Compliance to Covenants, 2008 Sales Tax Revenue Bonds AUP, and Transportation Department Audit.

Contact: Sandra Dalida, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2022-65
K. Fiscal Recovery and Sustainability Plan
Action Proposed: Receive and approve the updated Fiscal Recovery and Sustainability Plan to be submitted to the California State Auditor Contact: Karen Pinkos, City Manager, City Management
Action: Received and filed

6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Update from West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) Agenda Packet Page 11 of 219
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Action Proposed: Receive and file an update from WCCUSD on financials, addressing El Cerrito High School violence, School Resource Officer Program, and relevant updates for the upcoming school year.

Contact: Trustee Leslie Reckler, Area 5, WCCUSD Board of Trustees; Kenneth Chris Hurst Sr., Ed.D, WCCUSD Superintendent
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding stability of the budget moving forward, impaction, traffic safety and crossing guards for schools, class size, funding for older adult programs, status of the Portola site, addressing safety concerns, site plans for growth of West County Mandarin school, facility upgrades, art programs, job training opportunities, consideration for the return of the School Resource Officer program.

Action: Received and filed

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Fire Hazard Abatement
Action Proposed: 1) Adopt a resolution declaring weeds, rubbish, litter, or other flammable material on certain real property identified in the resolution constitutes a public nuisance; and 2) Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a resolution overriding objections by property owners and ordering the City Manager or their designee to abate certain public nuisances pursuant to El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 16.26.

Contact: David Yun, Fire Prevention Officer; Chase Beckman, Fire Marshal, Fire Department
All written comments submitted prior to and during the meeting were posted online as supplemental materials and incorporated into the official meeting record. Written public comments for this item were received from Karen Smekofske.

Staff confirmed both affected properties have been cleared, therefore the public hearing was not held.

8. POLICY MATTERS
A. Project Stabilization Agreement with Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades Council
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to sign a Project Stabilization Agreement and related side letter with the Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades Council and its affiliated local Unions.

Contact: Karen Pinkos, City Manager, City Management
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding statistics for women in the trade unions, and green aspects of agreement.

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Public Comments: All written comments submitted prior to and during the meeting were posted online as supplemental materials and incorporated into the official meeting record. Written public comments for this item were received from Cathy Simpson, David Karrick, Arnold Dizon, Al Miller, and Brian Patterson.

Oral Public Comments:

Tom Hansen - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 302 Business Manager, spoke in support of the agreement and promotion for women in trade work.

Jolene Kramer - Weinberg, Roger and Rosenfeld, legal counsel for Building Trades Councils, spoke regarding the benefits of the agreement.

Carolyn Wysinger - spoke in support of the agreement. John Stashik - spoke in support of the agreement.

Eric Haynes - Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 Contra Costa Business Representative, shared demographics of membership, spoke regarding benefits of project labor agreements,
Dave Calderon - BAC Local 3 Field Representative, spoke in support of project labor agreements.

Joe Lubas - ABC NorCal policy analyst, spoke regarding concerns about language related to dues, apprentices, hindrance for contractors to not be able to use workers from their own workforce.

Nicole Goehring - ABC NorCal representative, spoke regarding concern about language related to apprentices, incarcerated individuals, the effect on small minority contractors that cannot afford to join the union.

Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Rudnick/Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama Action: Approved Resolution No. 2022-66. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama, Councilmember Abelson, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Rudnick Noes: None
B. 2023-2031 Draft Housing Element
Action Proposed: Receive and file presentation of the Draft 2023-2031 6th Cycle Housing Element and provide input to staff prior to submitting it to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the statemandated review.

Contact: Aissia Ashoori, Housing Manager; Sean Moss, Planning Manager, Community Development Department
Council recessed from 8:40 p.m.- 8:44 p.m.

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resources for recommended actions, condo projects, accessibility considerations, development of vacant lots, timing of analysis for additional needed to service additional housing units, new regulations, and veteran housing.

Oral Public Comments:

Jeff Levine - requested posting a revised version of the document after public comments received with summary of changes, share state comments, and hold a public hearing prior to the next submission, and use of specific language of planned actions.

Sherry Drobner - spoke regarding timing of modifications and prioritizing displaced tenants and other tenant protections.

Action: Received and filed

9. CITY COUNCIL LOCAL & REGIONAL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS Mayor and City Council communications regarding local and regional liaison assignments and committee reports.

Councilmember Abelson - reported on efforts for continued funding for adult programs provided by West Contra Costa Unified School District.

Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama - reported on attendance at East Bay Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee meeting.

10. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
In memory of long time El Cerrito resident Loraine Dair.

The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

The regular meeting adjourned at 10:26 PM in memory of El Cerrito resident Loraine Dair.

Gabe Quinto, Mayor
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the City Council meeting of August 16, 2022 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.

Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk
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EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL DRAFT MINUTES

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 – 6:00 p.m.

Members:

Mayor Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama · Councilmember Janet Abelson Councilmember Paul Fadelli · Councilmember Tessa Rudnick Meeting Location:

Council Chambers, 10890 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Interested individuals can also participate or view the City Council meeting as follows:

1. Cable T.V. Broadcast on KCRT Channel 28

2. Livestream Online at www.el-cerrito.org/CouncilMeetingMaterials

3. Via Zoom (Closed captioning available):
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85099837545?pwd=dU8zdXdreUhnZmdVei9PQkRocG52dz09 Dial in: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 850 9983 7545 Password: 429972 Each period for public comment will be announced. Public Comments may be submitted one of the following ways:

1. In-person by submitting a request to speak to the City Clerk.

2. Via Zoom using the “Raise Hand” icon to request to speak. If joining by phone, dial *9 to "raise your hand", and when prompted by the host, *6 to unmute/mute.

3. Via email to [email protected]. Email must contain in the subject line Public Comments – Not on Agenda or Public Comments – Agenda Item #.

To ensure City Council receives your written comments prior to taking action, they must be received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. All written comments received by this deadline will be provided to the City Council and posted online in advance of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline will be provided to the City Council and included with supplemental materials after the meeting. No written comments will be read into the record.
6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL – CONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Quinto called the meeting to order at 6:12 PM.

Present In-Person: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama, Councilmember Fadelli Present Remotely: Councilmember Abelson (arrived at 6:28 PM, left at 9:31 PM), Councilmember Rudnick Absent:

None
Consistent with the Brown Act as amended by AB 361 (2021), members of the City Council, staff, presenters and the public may participate in-person at the location listed above, or remotely via zoom. In-person attendance will be limited to available seats and designated accessible spaces only (no standing room) with chairs spaced to encourage social distancing. Masks are strongly recommended (full in-person protocols available here.)
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OR OBSERVATION OF A

MOMENT OF SILENCE

2. TELECONFERENCE AND PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

3. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Reports of closed session, commission appointments and informational reports on matters of general interest which are announced by the City Council and staff.

City Manager Pinkos - provided an update on State Auditor reporting and findings.

Mayor Quinto - announced Mayoral letter sent requesting the Governor sign SB852 and SB1338, and a letter requesting the Governor not sign AB1951; issued a proclamation in recognition of Nation's Giant Hamburgers 70th anniversary, announced the meeting today will be adjourned in honor of William C. Jones Jr. long time El Cerrito resident; reported attendance at annual David Brower Dinner event and inaugural David McCoard award to John Bauters; and attendance at 50th Anniversary celebration for BART.

Councilmember Rudnick - reported attendance at Senior Stroll, Cal Cities Emergency Operations Center roundtable, El Cerrito Chamber mixer, Cal Cities Annual Conference, 50th Anniversary celebration for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), meet with community members regarding potential library, and with members of Make El Cerrito Fire Safe.

Councilmember Fadelli - reported attendance at 50th Anniversary celebration for BART, and ad-hoc meeting for Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD).

Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama - announced 40th anniversary of Toastmasters Club; reported attendance at community meeting on a new El Cerrito Library, Joint Planning/Design Review meeting; providing a presentation on affordable housing at Cal Cities Annual Conference; attendance Environmental Quality Committee meeting, ad-hoc meeting for Finance, 50th Anniversary celebration for BART.

Councilmember Abelson - provided an update on the farmers market.

Comments related to items appearing on the Public Hearing or Policy Matter portions of the Agenda will be heard prior to the City Council taking action on each item.

All written comments submitted prior to and during the meeting were posted online as supplemental materials and incorporated into the official meeting record. Written public comments for matters not on the agenda were received from Cordell Hindler, Sue and Paul Duncan, Howdy Goudey, Tom Panas, and Janet Byron; consent item #5E and 5I from Howdy Goudy; and consent item #5J from Kimberly White and William Ktsanes.

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Oral Public Comments:

Tom Panas - spoke regarding proposed development at the El Cerrito Plaza BART station.

Buddy Akacic - commented on the need for a senior center, shared upcoming senior seminar and senior stroll events.

Kimberly White - spoke against proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Financial Policy.

Janet Byron - spoke as a member of the El Cerrito Strollers and Rollers group and commented on improving biking and pedestrian safety.

Vanessa Warheit - spoke in support of revisions to the recommended changes to the City's Investment Policy.

Sue Duncan - spoke regarding the need to address street width and emergency operations planning for parking on red flag days.

Al Miller - commented on the Christ Lutheran Church farmers market, potential new library, and impacts of increase of electric powered single person vehicles on the greenway.

5. ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the consent calendar shall be acted upon in one motion, unless a member of the City Council or staff request separate consideration.

Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Abelson/Councilmember Rudnick Action:

Approved item #A, B, C, D, F, H, and I on the consent calendar as indicated below. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama, Councilmember Abelson, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Rudnick Noes: None A. Hispanic Heritage Proclamation
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve a proclamation declaring September 15, 2022- October 15, 2022 as Hispanic Heritage Month, by recognizing and celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Contact: Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources
Action: Approved proclamation
B. Suicide Prevention Awareness Proclamation
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve a proclamation declaring September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the City of El Cerrito.

Contact: Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources
Action: Approved proclamation
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C. Authorize City Council and City Advisory Body Meetings to be Held Via Teleconference Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361) Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing City Council and City Advisory Body meetings to be held via teleconference for a period of 30 days, and making related findings pursuant to AB 361.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Action: Approved Resolution 2022-67
D. Biennial Update of Agency Conflict of Interest Code
Action Proposed: Adopt a Resolution revising the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of El Cerrito, including filing requirements for related agency positions such as the Public Financing Authority, the Employee Pension Board, and the Successor Agency to the former
Redevelopment Agency and rescinding Resolution No. 2020-47.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Action: Approved Resolution 2022-68
E. Adoption of the Amended 2022 City of El Cerrito Emergency Operations Plan
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution amending the City of El Cerrito Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) adopted on May 3, 2022 to include a promulgation and statement regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Contact: Jose Castrejon, Battalion Chief, Training Division, Fire Department; Eric Saylors, Fire Chief, Fire Department
Pulled from Consent by Councilmember Fadelli and Rudnick.

Discussion: Next steps for addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) plan, role of the City Council and suggestions for inclusion of statements of DEI, and role of the Public Information Officer.

Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Fadelli/Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama Action: Approved Resolution 2022-69 and directed staff to modify section 4.5.2 to add KARO ECHO Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama, Councilmember Abelson, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Rudnick Noes: None
F. Storm Drain Easement Acceptance and Agreement for 331 Ramona Avenue
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution accepting a Storm Drain Easement from Nathan Louie, “Owner”, for public storm drain facilities located at 331 Ramona Avenue and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Easement Agreement.

Contact: Roland Lambert, Acting Engineering Manager/Senior Engineer, Public Works Department; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Action: Approved Resolution 2022-70
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G. Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for June 2022 and July 2022
Action Proposed: Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the months of June 2022 and July 2022 Contact: Sandra Dalida, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
Pulled from Consent by Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama
Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama/Councilmember Abelson Action: Received and filed Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama, Councilmember Abelson, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Rudnick Noes: None
H. FY 2021-22 Fourth Quarter Cash and Investment Report Action Proposed: Receive and file the City's quarterly investment report Contact: Sandra Dalida, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
Action: Received and filed
I. Amendment to City of El Cerrito Investment Policy
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution to approve the City of El Cerrito Investment Policy with amendments as recommended by the Financial Advisory Board.

Contact: Karen Pinkos, City Manager, City Management; Sandra Dalida, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department Action: Approved Resolution 2022-71
J. Amendment to City Comprehensive Financial Policy
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution amending the City of El Cerrito Comprehensive Financial Policy to include a new section requiring regular budget reports to the City Council.

Contact: Karen Pinkos, City Manager, City Management; Sandra Dalida, Finance Director/City Treasurer and Financial Advisory Board Staff Liaison, Finance Department
Pulled from Consent by Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama and Councilmember Rudnick.

Discussion: Overview of staff recommendation and Financial Advisory body recommendations, more expedient notification of notable or significant transactions, positive or negative, presentation of information, Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem
Motoyama/Councilmember Fadelli Action: Approved Resolution No. 2022-72 Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama,
Councilmember Abelson, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Rudnick Noes: None

8. POLICY MATTERS
A. Consideration to End the Local Emergency
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Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution proclaiming the end of the local emergency in the City of El Cerrito in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as of December 31, 2022, and directing staff to return with applicable legislation related to temporary regulations enacted during the local emergency.

Contact: Karen Pinkos, City Manager, City Management
(Heard out of Order)
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding current status of COVID, potential action on legislation without ending local emergency, clarification on legislation in place for the temporary eviction moratorium, conflict with any active county or state legislation, and availability of state programs and funding relief.

Public Comments:

Sherry Drobner - Spoke regarding the county moratorium ending, concern for tenants affected by COVID.

Linda Cain - commented on unknown facts that can affect the community.

Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Fadelli/Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama Action: Approved Resolution No. 2022-74 revised to add a resolved clause stating "If public health conditions change dramatically or applicable health orders require it, staff is directed to return to the City Council to consider repealing this resolution, which would result in the continuation of the declaration of a local emergency." Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama, Councilmember Fadelli,
Councilmember Rudnick Noes: Councilmember Abelson
City Council provided staff direction when retuning with legislation regarding ending the eviction moratorium, that data be provided regarding the need and use of the moratorium as well as outcomes.

B. FY 2021-22 General Fund Budget Quarterly Update through June 2022
Action Proposed: Receive and file the FY 2021-22 General Fund Budget Quarterly Update through June 2022.

Contact: Sandra Dalida, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
(Heard out of Order)
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding real property transfer tax, salary saving and professional services, status of surplus goal of one million, bond rating process, and next steps.

Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama/Councilmember
Rudnick Action: Received and filed. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama, Councilmember Abelson, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Rudnick Noes: None
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6. PRESENTATIONS
A. East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Wildcat Pipeline Project Update
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation from East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) regarding the upcoming largediameter Wildcat Pipeline project.

Contact: Gus Cicala, P.E., Associate Civil Engineer; Mona FavoriteHill, Senior Community Affairs Representative, EBMUD Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding pavement repairs and restoration, leaking on Rockway, north side improvements and the City's complete streets project, piping beyond the project section, largest project advantages, affected trees and access to non-potable water. Action: Received and filed.

B. Presentation by Contra Costa County Health Services on Measure X
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation by Contra Costa Health Services regarding engaged and initiated activities with the support of Measure X funding.

Contact: Lavonna Martin, Deputy Director, Contra Costa County Health Services
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding the housing fund disbursement, REVIEW (Motoyama to Quinto), number of unhoused (Review report back of info requested by Rudnick), and checks and balance process for use of Measure X funding.

Oral Public Comments
Vanessa Warheit - commented on the 988 number in connection with the county a3 program.

Action: Received and filed.

C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Cost Hearing Regarding Fire Hazard Abatement of a Public Nuisance for Properties Identified and pursuant to El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 16.26
Notice published 9/10/2022
Action Proposed: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion adopt a resolution confirming the cost of abatement of public nuisance conditions resulting from the presence of weeds, rubbish, litter or other flammable material on private properties designated in Exhibit A to the Agenda Packet Page 21 of 219

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resolution as authorized by El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 16.26.

Contact: Chase Beckman, Fire Marshal, Fire Department; David Yun, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Department
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding clarification of invoice cost for the San Pablo Ave vacant lot, and calculation of the administration costs.

Public Hearing: Mayor Quinto opened the public hearing.

Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama/Councilmember Fadelli Action: Closed the Public Hearing Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Rudnick Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Abelson
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Rudnick/Mayor Pro Tem
Motoyama Action: Approve Resolution No. 2022-73 Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama, Councilmember Fadelli,
Councilmember Rudnick Noes: None Absent: Councilmember
Abelson

9. CITY COUNCIL LOCAL & REGIONAL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS Mayor and City Council communications regarding local and regional liaison assignments and committee reports.

Councilmember Fadelli - reported on attendance at the Contra Costa Transportation Authority workshop, Contra Costa County Elections group meeting, and the Annual Gala for Rosie the Riveter.

10. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The regular meeting adjourned at 9:38 PM in honor of long time El Cerrito resident William C. Jones Jr.

Gabe Quinto, Mayor
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the City Council meeting of September 20, 2022 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.

Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk
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EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL DRAFT MINUTES

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 – 5:00 p.m.

Members:

Mayor Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama · Councilmember Janet Abelson Councilmember Paul Fadelli · Councilmember Tessa Rudnick Meeting Location:

Hillside Conference Room - 2nd Floor, 10890 San Pablo Avenue El Cerrito, CA 94530
This meeting will not be broadcast or livestreamed online. Interested individuals can participate or view the City Council meeting as follows:

1. In person at the address listed above.

2. Via Zoom (Closed captioning available):
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84563376267?pwd=ZGZrZzNJY1cyWGNOVnRoKzI0VnJWZz09 Meeting ID: 845 6337 6267 Password: 855622 Dial in: 1-408-638-0968 Each period for public comment will be announced. Public Comments may be submitted one of the following ways and are limited to items on the special meeting agenda only:

1. In-person by submitting a request to speak to the City Clerk.

2. Via Zoom using the “Raise Hand” icon to request to speak. If joining by phone, dial *9 to "raise your hand", and when prompted by the host, *6 to unmute/mute.

3. Via email to [email protected]. Email must contain in the subject line Public Comments – Agenda Item #.

To ensure City Council receives your written comments prior to taking action, they must be received by 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. All written comments received by this deadline will be provided to the City Council and posted online in advance of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline will be provided to the City Council and included with supplemental materials after the meeting. No written comments will be read into the record.
5:00 P.M. ROLL CALL - CONVENE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Quinto called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.

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Consistent with the Brown Act as amended by AB 361 (2021), members of the City Council, staff, presenters and the public may participate in-person at the location listed above, or remotely via zoom. In-person attendance will be limited to available seats and designated accessible spaces only (no standing room) with chairs spaced to encourage social distancing. Masks are strongly recommended.

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Present: Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama, Councilmember Fadelli
Present Remotely: Mayor Quinto, Councilmember Rudnick Absent:

Councilmember Abelson

1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
All persons wishing to speak should sign up with the City Clerk. Remarks are typically limited to 3 minutes per person and to items on the special meeting agenda only.

Cordell Hindler - spoke regarding hearing both sides of negotiations.

2. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Karen Pinkos, City Manager; Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resources Analyst; Glenn Berkheimer, Labor Negotiator; and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney.

Employee Organizations: United Professional Firefighters Local 1230.

Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, City Management
City Council convened to closed session at 5:04 PM. No reportable action.

3. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The special meeting adjourned at 6:08 PM
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the City Council meeting of September 26, 2022 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.

Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk

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EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL DRAFT MINUTES

SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL

AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD (FAB) MEETING
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 – 6:00 p.m.

City Council Members:

Mayor Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama · Councilmember Janet Abelson Councilmember Paul Fadelli · Councilmember Tessa Rudnick Financial Advisory Board Members:

Chair Farhad Farahmand
Member Ruth Cazden · Member William Ktsanes
Member Dick Patterson · Member Kimberly White
Meeting Location:

Council Chambers, 10890 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Interested individuals can also participate or view the City Council meeting as follows:

1. Cable T.V. Broadcast on KCRT Channel 28

2. Livestream Online at www.el-cerrito.org/CouncilMeetingMaterials

3. Via Zoom (Closed captioning available):
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88518790170?pwd=RHJESE9iRE15Q1BsM2dreEs4UTJVZz09 Dial in: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 885 1879 0170 Password: 932349 Each period for public comment will be announced. Public Comments may be submitted one of the following ways and are limited to items on the agenda only:

1. In-person by submitting a request to speak to the City Clerk.

2. Via Zoom using the “Raise Hand” icon to request to speak. If joining by phone, dial *9 to "raise your hand", and when prompted by the host, *6 to unmute/mute.

3. Via email to [email protected]. Email must contain in the subject line Public Comments – Not on Agenda or Public Comments – Agenda Item #.

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6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL - CONVENE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/FINANCIAL

ADVISORY BODY MEETING
Mayor Quinto called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.

City Council Present In-Person: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama, Councilmember Fadelli City Council Present Remotely:

Councilmember Rudnick Absent: Councilmember Abelson
Financial Advisory Board Present Remotely: Chair Farahmand, Vice Chair Ktsanes, Member Cazden, Member Patterson, Member White

Absent: None

1. TELECONFERENCE AND PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OR OBSERVATION OF A

MOMENT OF SILENCE

3. PRESENTATIONS
A. CalPERS Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL)
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation from CalPERS on the method of calculation and projected unfunded liability for the City of El Cerrito's pension obligations.

Contact: Tony Cuny, ASA, MAAA, Senior Pension Actuary, CalPERS; Kerry J. Worgan FSA, FCIA, MAAA, Supervising Pension Actuary, CalPERS; Sandra Dalida, Finance Director/Treasurer, Finance Department
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding discount rate reductions, clarification on methodology for projection of normal costs, unfunded accrued liability (UAL), is change in UAL since last report a typical variation, difference between entry age accrued liability and present value of benefits, variation in 2041 projected Base Employer Rate on Path Forward - Safety Plans, contributions to 2026 start of decline in Base Employer Rate, last time plan was 100% funded.

No public comments.

Action: Received and filed

4. STUDY SESSION
A. Section 115 Trust Study Session
Action Proposed: Conduct a study session with NHA Advisors regarding options for funding a Section 115 Trust and provide staff direction.

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Contact: Craig Hill, Managing Principal, NHA Advisors; Roy Kim, Associate, NHA Advisors; Matt DeFilippis, Analyst, NHA Advisors; Sandra Dalida, Finance Director/Treasurer, Finance Department Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding additional discretionary payments options for advanced payments, five year projections, necessary budget modifications t fund, state auditor's view of a trust as an asset and effect on bond rating, exercising caution, flexibility of funding options, defining a provider with IRS Private Letter ruling, if a financial reason to complete the process by year end, is the projected earning rate guaranteed, timeline for implementation, amount of investment to make the trust worthwhile, 10 year forecast as part of a recommended general fund reserve policy, clarification on use of funds from a 115 trust to pay UAL.

No public comments.

Action: Received and filed

5. ADJOURN SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/FINANCIAL ADVISORY BODY

MEETING
The special meeting adjourned at 7:53 PM
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the City Council meeting of September 27, 2022 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.

Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk
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EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL DRAFT MINUTES

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 11, 2022 – 6:00 p.m.

Members:

Mayor Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama · Councilmember Janet Abelson Councilmember Paul Fadelli · Councilmember Tessa Rudnick Meeting Location:

Hillside Conference Room - 2nd Floor, 10890 San Pablo Avenue El Cerrito, CA 94530
This meeting will not be broadcast or livestreamed online.

Interested individuals can participate or view the City Council meeting as follows:

1. In person at the address listed above.

2. Via Zoom (Closed captioning available):
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86534070073?pwd=cXJwNEFaUHowdm1RR0xtbHBNUVFoQT 09 Meeting ID: 865 3407 0073 Password: 738220 Dial in: 1-408-638-0968 Each period for public comment will be announced. Public Comments may be submitted one of the following ways and are limited to items on the special meeting agenda only:

1. In-person by submitting a request to speak to the City Clerk.

2. Via Zoom using the “Raise Hand” icon to request to speak. If joining by phone, dial *9 to "raise your hand", and when prompted by the host, *6 to unmute/mute.

3. Via email to [email protected]. Email must contain in the subject line Public Comments – Agenda Item #.

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6:00 PM ROLL CALL - CONVENE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Quinto called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM.

Present In-Person: Mayor Pro Tem Motoyama, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Rudnick Present Remotely: Mayor
Quinto, Councilmember Abelson (left at 7:30 PM) Absent: None

None

Employee Organizations: Police Employees Association (PEA).

Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, City Management
City Council convened to closed session at 6:02 PM. No reportable action.

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): One potential case
Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, City Management
No reportable action.

4. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The special meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the City Council meeting of October 11, 2022 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.

Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk
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Agenda Item No. 5.B.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week – 2nd Week of October WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers provide for the safety, health, and welfare of citizens in communities throughout the state of California through the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and ordinances dealing with various issues of building, zoning, housing, environmental, health, and life safety; and WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers have challenging and demanding roles, and often do not receive recognition for the job they do in improving the quality of life for residents and businesses of local communities; and
WHEREAS, the role of many Code Enforcement Officers has expanded in recent years with jurisdictions increasingly relying on the expertise and training of Code Enforcement Officers in their communities to deal with complex issues; and WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are dedicated, highly qualified and highly trained professionals who uphold the goals of preventing neighborhood deterioration, enhancing communities, and ensuring safety, and preserving property values through knowledge, training, and application of housing, zoning, and nuisance laws; and WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers often have a highly visible role in the communities they serve and regularly interact with the public and a variety of federal, state, county, and local officials in their capacity as Code Enforcement Officers; and WHEREAS, the state of California wants to recognize and honor Code Enforcement Officers that serve our community and acknowledge their role in leading the way to improve quality of life within our communities and NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby proclaim that the second week of October be known as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week, and call upon its residents to join in recognizing and expressing their appreciation for the dedication and service by the individuals who serve as our Code Enforcement Officers.

Dated: October 18, 2022
___________________________
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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Agenda Item No. 5.C.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Recognizing October as Filipino American History Month in the City of El Cerrito WHEREAS, on October 18, 1587, more than a century before the Mayflower crossed the Atlantic Ocean, the first "Luzones Indios," as Filipinos were known in those days, arrived in Morro Bay, California after sailing across the Pacific Ocean as sailors on Spanish galleons; and
WHEREAS, between 1906 and 1935, the first large wave of Filipino immigration to the United States began as Filipinos were recruited to work in the agricultural industries, canneries, and on sugarcane plantations; and
WHEREAS, during World War II, approximately 200,000 Filipino soldiers, including thousands from California, fought under United States command to preserve the liberty of our country and win back the liberty of the Philippines; and WHEREAS, between 1941 and 1959, a second wave of Filipino immigration began, as nurses, students, fiancées of World War II military personnel, veterans, and many Filipinos who had served in the United States Navy settled in the Bay Area, including El Cerrito, where they are one of the largest Asian American minorities; and WHEREAS, 2006 marked the centennial celebration of Filipino migration to the United States. In California, Filipino American History Month was first recognized statewide; and
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2009, the California State Assembly voted to designate the month of October 2009, and every October thereafter, as Filipino American History Month; and
WHEREAS, Chief Justice Tani Gorre Cantil-Sakauye is the first Filipina American to lead California’s judiciary, and Attorney General Rob Bonta is the first Filipino American to head California’s Department of Justice; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2017, El Cerrito’s first Filipino American Mayor, Gabriel Quinto, was sworn in by Contra Costa Superior Court Judge Benjamin Reyes II, the first Filipino American judge to serve on the Contra Costa County bench.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby declare October as Filipino American History Month in the City of El Cerrito and invites everyone to celebrate and reflect on the notable accomplishments and outstanding services by Filipino Americans to our Country, our State, and our City.

Dated: October 18, 2022
__________________________
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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Agenda Item No. 5.D.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Recognizing and Supporting October 2022 as
National Arts and Humanities Month in El Cerrito
WHEREAS, the month of October has been recognized as National Arts and Humanities Month across the country since 1993; and
WHEREAS, National Arts and Humanities Month was initiated to encourage all Americans to begin a lifelong habit of participation in the arts and humanities; and WHEREAS, the arts and humanities embody much of the accumulated wisdom, intellect, and imagination of humankind; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities play a unique role in the lives of our families, our communities, and our country; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of every American; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities contribute towards cross-cultural understanding, and enhance the quality of life; and
WHEREAS, studies show that innovation and creativity are key components to a prosperous future California economy; and
WHEREAS, the Arts and Culture Commission works to encourage and promote arts programs and events happening in El Cerrito during October.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby declares October 2022 as Arts and Humanities Month in the City of El Cerrito and encourages all members of the community to celebrate and promote the arts and culture in our nation and to participate, patronize and support the arts and humanities in El Cerrito.

Dated: October 18, 2022
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Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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Agenda Item No. 5.E.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Recognizing October 23-31, 2022 as Red Ribbon Week in the City of El Cerrito WHEREAS, underage cannabis use, underage alcohol consumption, and underage prescription drug use is particularly damaging to one of our most valuable resources, our youth, and a contributing factor in the three leading causes of death for teenagers – accidents, homicides, and suicides; and
WHEREAS, the National Red Ribbon Campaign gives the citizens and youth of California an opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to supporting youth in drugfree lifestyles (no use of illegal drugs, no illegal use of legal drugs); and WHEREAS, the Pride & Purpose Project, located in Richmond, California, educates youth between the ages of 14‐18 on the harms and dangers of underage cannabis use, how to utilize refusal skills and how to motivate other to do the same; and WHEREAS, it is the goal of the Red Ribbon Campaign and the Pride & Purpose Project to involve families, schools, businesses, churches, law enforcement agencies and service organizations in all aspects of this campaign and establish an atmosphere that supports awareness, education and on-going initiatives to prevent illegal drug use, and to showcase this by wearing and displaying Red Ribbons during this week long campaign; and
WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Week Campaign theme promotes family and individual responsibilities for living healthy, drug-free lifestyles, without illegal drugs or the illegal use of legal drugs; and
WHEREAS, the Pride & Purpose Project and other community based organizations will show visible and unified prevention education efforts launched to eliminate the demand for drugs.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby declare October 23– 31, 2022 as Red Ribbon Week in the City of El Cerrito and encourages all residents to participate in drug prevention activities making a visible statement that we strongly support a drug-free life amongst our youth.

Dated: October 18, 2022
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Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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Agenda Item No. 5.F.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Recognizing The El Cerrito Toastmasters International Club on Its 40th Anniversary
WHEREAS, Toastmasters International, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to improving communication, public speaking and leadership skills, provides a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth; and
WHEREAS, Toastmasters International, founded October 1924, has over 280,000 memberships in 14,700 clubs in 144 countries worldwide; and WHEREAS, Toastmasters club members meet to deliver prepared speeches, impromptu speeches, and evaluations, according to a predetermined agenda, and to fulfill leadership roles, thereby learning through practice, by mentoring one another, and by studying educational materials from Toastmasters International; and WHEREAS, the El Cerrito Club, founded in 1982, is part of District 57, which is the East Bay and North Bay. The Club has consistently been among the top 30 out of 120- 150 in the district for at least 20 years, based on criteria set by Toastmasters International; and
WHEREAS, the El Cerrito Club has a diverse, multi-culture membership with many members speak English as a second language; and
WHEREAS, during the coronavirus pandemic, the El Cerrito Club has opted to adopt hybrid meeting format to allow members to continue their Toastmasters journey.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby congratulate the El Cerrito Toastmasters Club on Its 40th anniversary for the inspiring role they play in assisting individuals to develop communication and leadership skills, which enhance their lives and elevate the community.

Dated: October 18, 2022
__________________________
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 5.G.

Date: October 18, 2022
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Christina Leard, Management Analyst III, Public Works Department; Will Provost, Operations and Environmental Services Division Manager, Public Works Department; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
Subject: Environmental Quality Committee Appointment Recommendation

ACTION PROPOSED
Approve an Environmental Quality Committee recommendation to appoint Simrun Dhoot to the Environmental Quality Committee, effective November 8, 2022.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
In July 2022, the City received an application to serve on the Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) from Simrun Dhoot. Prior to submitting her application, Ms. Dhoot attended two regular meetings of the EQC, in June and July 2022, consistent with the City’s requirements for applicants interested in serving on the Committee. Before the September 13, 2022, meeting of the EQC, two members of the Committee interviewed Ms. Dhoot. During the EQC’s Regular Meeting, which immediately followed the interview, the EQC members that interviewed Ms. Dhoot voiced their strong support for her application. Following several supportive comments, the Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council that Ms. Dhoot be appointed to the Environmental Quality Committee.

Ms. Dhoot has been a resident of El Cerrito for six years. In her application to serve on the EQC, she voiced her interest in "becoming more involved in the community" and with a background in environmental engineering, she feels she "can best assist in supporting community efforts to minimize negative environmental impacts.” Ms. Dhoot brings to the EQC professional experience as an engineer for the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. She highlighted her experience in evaluating projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), implementing mitigation strategies, engaging with the community, and developing regulatory language.

Additionally, she noted that she participated in the Governmental Alliance on Race and Equity to learn to consider racial equity when developing policies and programs. She holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Davis.

If the City Council approves this recommendation, the number of Committee members will be thirteen (13) out of a possible membership total of fifteen (15).

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Agenda Item No. 5.G.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
The work of the members on the EQC is instrumental in helping the City achieve Goal F of the El Cerrito Strategic Plan, which is to “Foster environmental sustainability citywide.” The EQC initiates and supports a variety of activities that advance all the strategies under Goal F:
 Be a leader in setting policies and providing innovative programs that promote environmental sustainability;
 Promote environmental education to facilitate behavioral changes;  Implement policies to promote waste diversion;
 Encourage alternative modes of transportation; and
 Implement and monitor the Climate Action Plan.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
The Environmental Quality Committee supports the City in developing programs and policies that help protect the local environment (e.g., Expanded Foodware Ordinance), while also engaging in activities that have a direct impact on environmental quality (e.g., volunteer litter and creek cleanups).

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

Application on file with the City Clerk
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 5.H.

Date: October 18, 2022
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Sandra Dalida, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Subject: Financial Advisory Board Recommendation

ACTION PROPOSED
Receive and file a recommendation from the Financial Advisory Board regarding General Fund Reserve and surplus allocations.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
On June 15, 2021, the City Council directed staff to establish a Section 115 Trust for pension obligations. On September 27, 2022 the City Council held a joint meeting with the Financial Advisory Board (FAB) to receive a presentation on the City's pension obligations from CalPERS and a presentation from NHA Advisors to initiate the process of establishing a Section 115 Trust for funding the City's pension costs. Following the joint meeting, the FAB held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting and discussed providing an initial recommendation to the City Council, as requested, regarding the General Fund Reserve allocations as well as consideration of funding future pension costs.

The FAB unanimously (5-0) passed a motion to provide this recommendation to the City Council:

Whereas:
 The City has a goal of achieving a General Fund operating reserve of 10% of operating expenditures, currently at approximately $5 million  The City shall maintain an Emergency and Disaster Recovery Fund (EDRF) funding three months of payroll costs, currently at approximately $8 million  The total of the minimum General Fund reserve and the EDRF is a total of approximately $13 million
 The City is estimated to have a fund balance of $11.6 million for FY 2022-23 The FAB recommends the following General Fund Reserve Alloation Policy, in order of priority:

1. Maintain the General Fund Reserve at no-less-than 10%, per the City's Comprehensive Financial Policy

2. Establish a separate fund for the EDRF and maintain three months of payroll costs, per the City's Comprehensive Financial Policy

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of surplus funds, in addition to items #1 and #2, are available for a fiscal year-end actual surplus.

Further, the FAB recommends that when a minimum of $1 million of surplus is available in addition to the General Fund Reserve and EDRF, consider allocating an initial funding amount of $1 million or more to a Section 115 Trust or Advanced Discretionary Payments. The FAB will then provide additional recommendations regarding ongoing contributions after the Section 115 Trust Working Group (as discussed at the September 27, 2022 meeting) finishes its work.

City staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this recommendation, with a discussion to follow with respect to the City's General Fund Reserve policy and the initial funding of the Section 115 Trust to be placed on a future City Council agenda.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action is consistent with Strategic Plan Goal B: Achieve long-term financial sustainability.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
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Agenda Item No. 5.I.

RESOLUTION 2022-XX
COMMITTING TO CORE PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY:

FREE & FAIR ELECTIONS
WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito recognizes and supports the fundamental right of voters to decide the outcome of our elections and expects the subsequent peaceful transfer of power as not merely a venerable tradition but paramount to the survival of democracy and the Republic; and
WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito places a high value on working with the Contra Costa County Elections Division to conduct elections that are free and fair, accessible and safe, secure and transparent, and is proud of its long history of administering elections that are reliable and trustworthy; and
WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito is aware of advisories issued by the California Secretary of State indicating that rumors and misinformation concerning election procedures, whether intentional or otherwise, continue to cast doubt on the integrity of elections and, according to major network news polls, “threats to democracy” has become voters’ top issue facing the country.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that the City will continue to support elections that are safe, free and fair, and will not tolerate attempts by any elected officials, candidates, special interest groups, or other actors who undermine the election process, threaten election workers or voters, or disregard the collective will of the voters.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of El Cerrito recognizes the legitimacy of democratically elected officials of this jurisdiction, the State of California and the United States, regardless of personal preference, and will defend the Constitution and our democracy from such unlawful threats to our freedoms and fundamental voting rights.

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on October 18, 2022, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito passed this Resolution by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 5.J.

Date: October 18, 2022
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
Subject: Authorize City Council and City Advisory Body Meetings to be Held Via Teleconference Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361)

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution authorizing City Council and City Advisory Body meetings to be held via teleconference for a period of 30 days, and making related findings pursuant to AB 361.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
All meetings of the City Council and the City’s other legislative bodies are open and public, as required by the Brown Act, so that any member of the public may attend, participate, and watch the City’s legislative bodies conduct their business. On March 17, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20 suspending certain provisions of the Brown Act in order to allow local legislative bodies to conduct meetings telephonically or by other means in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. As a result of Executive Order N-29-20, staff set up virtual meetings for all City Council meetings and other City legislative bodies. On June 11, 2021, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-08-21, which, effective September 30, 2021, ended the provisions of Executive Order N-29-20 that allowed local legislative bodies to conduct meetings telephonically or by other means.

On September 16, 2021, the Governor signed Assembly Bill 361 ("AB 361") into law which provides the ability for legislative bodies to continue meetings via teleconferencing under specified conditions and includes a requirement that the legislative body make specified findings. AB 361 took effect upon the expiration of Executive Order N-29-20 on October 1, 2021. AB 361 allows a local agency legislative body to hold a meeting utilizing teleconferencing without complying with the standard teleconferencing requirements if certain conditions exist and the legislative body makes certain findings by a majority vote in order to use the bill's exemptions to the Brown Act teleconferencing rules. Any such findings are effective for a period of 30 days, after which such findings must again be declared in order to continue meeting under the provisions of AB 361.

To date, the City Council has adopted resolutions making the necessary findings for the period between October 5, 2021 through October 20, 2022. Staff is requesting that the City Council again adopt the proposed resolution, directing staff to continue facilitating all meetings of the City of El Cerrito and City Advisory Bodies pursuant to the requirements of AB 361 in order to better ensure the health and safety of the public. If adopted, this resolution would be in effect for the 30 day period of October 20, 2022 - Agenda Packet Page 40 of 219
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November 19, 2022.

The attached resolution makes the findings to confirm the current conditions to allow teleconference meetings pursuant to AB 361 for the City Council and on behalf of all of the commissions and committees created by the City Council pursuant to Government Code section 54952(b). The attached resolution also authorizes hybrid meetings held both via teleconference and in-person. This resolution will allow members of the public to safely observe and participate in local government teleconference meetings during the continued pandemic.

If a meeting is held via teleconference, including a hybrid meeting, the following requirements apply under AB 361:

1. Notices and agenda requirements remain the same under the Brown Act;

2. No physical location is required for public attendance or public comment. However, the public must be able to access and participate in the meeting through a call-in or an internet-based service, and instructions for how to participate must appear in the posted notices or agenda;

3. Teleconference meetings must protect the statutory and constitutional rights of the parties and the public;

4. If there is any disruption of the call-in or internet-based service, the agency must suspend the meeting until the problem is fixed;

5. Legislative bodies may allow public comments to be submitted prior to a meeting but must also allow the public to participate in real time through call-in or internet-based service;

6. If an internet-based service requires registration through a third-party, individuals can be required to register with the third-party to participate in the meeting; and

7. When providing a public comment period, whether after each item or during a general comment period, a legislative body must allow reasonable time for members of the public to comment and must also include reasonable time for members to register with a third-party host if applicable.

In order to continue to hold teleconference or hybrid meetings, the City Council must continue to declare every 30 days that either (i) the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person, or (ii) State or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.

As long as there is not a change in public health conditions, city staff is planning to continue holding hybrid meetings for City Council which will allow for City Council, staff, presenters, and members of the public to attend either in-person or via zoom. Due to Agenda Packet Page 41 of 219
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staffing resources and limitations of technology, staff is planning for the continuation of city board, commission and committee meetings via zoom with no in-person option for attendance.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action is aligned with Goal E: Ensure the Public's Health and Safety.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City Attorney has reviewed and legal considerations have been addressed.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. County Recommendation for Safe Public Meetings
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RESOLUTION 2022-XX

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY COUNCIL AND CITY ADVISORY BODY MEETINGS TO BE HELD VIA TELECONFERENCE FOR THE 30-DAY PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 20, 2022 AND MAKING RELATED FINDINGS PURSUANT TO AB 361
WHEREAS, all meetings of the City of El Cerrito’s legislative bodies are open and public, as required by the Brown Act, so that any member of the public may attend, participate, and watch the City’s legislative bodies conduct their business; and WHEREAS, in addition to the City Council, the City’s legislative bodies include all boards, commissions, and committees created by the City Council pursuant to Government Code section 54952(b) (hereafter “Advisory Bodies”); and WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the State of California declared a statewide emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, the County of Contra Costa adopted Resolution 2020-92 declared a countywide emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution 2020-12 declaring a citywide emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the Governor signed Executive Order N-29-20 suspending certain provisions of the Brown Act in order to allow local legislative bodies to conduct meetings telephonically or by other means; and WHEREAS, as a result of Executive Order N-29-20, staff set up teleconference meetings for all City Council meetings and all Advisory Body meetings; and WHEREAS, on June 11, 2021, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-08- 21 which ended the applicable provisions of Executive Order N-29-20 on September 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2021, the Governor signed AB 361 (2021) into law allowing legislative bodies to continue to conduct meetings via teleconferencing under specified conditions, including the requirement that the legislative body make specified findings. AB 361 (2021) took effect immediately; and
WHEREAS, AB 361 (2021) requires that, if a state of emergency remains active, or state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, the legislative body shall make findings that it reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency and that either the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person, or state or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing; and Agenda Packet Page 43 of 219
WHEREAS, such conditions now exist in the City, specifically, a State of Emergency due to COVID-19 continues and on October 4, 2022, the Contra Costa County Health Officer issued updated recommendations for safely holding public meetings; and
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa County Health Officer’s recommendations for safely holding public meetings include, but are not limited to, holding online meetings, as they present the lowest risk of virus transmission, and imposing social distancing measures for in-person meetings; and
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) continues to recommend physical distancing of at least 6 feet from others outside of the household; and
WHEREAS, since issuance of Executive Order N-08-21, the highly contagious Delta and Omicron variants of COVID-19 have emerged, causing an increase in COVID19 cases throughout the State; and WHEREAS, COVID-19 cases rates remain high with the Omicron variant being predominant, the City is concerned about the health and safety of all individuals who intend to attend City Council and Advisory Body meetings; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds, acting as a legislative body pursuant to Government Code section 54952(a) and for the benefit of City Advisory Body created by the City Council pursuant to Government Code section 54952(b), that the presence of COVID-19 and the Delta and Omicron variants would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees, staff, and members of the City Council and Advisory Bodies, should those bodies hold entirely in-person meetings, and that state or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing; and WHEREAS, teleconference meetings may include hybrid meetings, in which all or some members of the City Council or Advisory Body meet in person while others attend by teleconference, and members of the public are either allowed to participate only by teleconference or both in person and by teleconference (“hybrid meetings”). The purpose of hybrid meetings is to allow for multiple modes of attending meetings while reducing the risks of COVID-19, including the Delta and Omicron variants; and WHEREAS, the City shall ensure that all City Council and City Advisory Body meetings subject to AB 361 (2021), including hybrid meetings, comply with the provisions required by AB 361 (2021) for holding teleconferenced meetings.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that it hereby makes the following findings:

1. The above recitals are true and correct, and incorporated into this resolution.

2. In compliance with AB 361 (2021), and in order to continue to conduct teleconference meetings pursuant thereto, the City Council hereby finds that:

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a. The City Council has considered the circumstances of the state of emergency; and
b. The state of emergency, as declared by the Governor, and the local emergency proclaimed by the City Council, continue to directly impact the ability of the City Council and the Advisory Bodies, as well as staff and members of the public, from meeting safely in person; and c. The CDC and the Contra Costa County Health Officer continue to recommend social distancing due to COVID-19 and as a result of the presence of COVID-19 and the Delta and Omicron variants, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees, the members of City Council and the City’s Advisory Bodies, and staff.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that city staff is directed to facilitate any teleconference meetings of the City Council and City Advisory Bodies subject to AB 361 (2021), including any hybrid meetings, pursuant to the requirements of AB 361 (2021) in order to better ensure the health and safety of the public.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be in effect for the 30 day period of October 20, 2022 through November 19, 2022. The City Council may reconsider the circumstances necessitating this resolution within 30 days of the adoption of this resolution.

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on October 18, 2022, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito passed this Resolution by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

IN WITNESS of this action, I sign this document and affix the corporate seal of the City of El Cerrito on October , 2022.
________________________
Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
APPROVED:
________________________
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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Recommendations for safely holding public meetings
Each local government agency is authorized to determine whether to hold public meetings in person, on-line (teleconferencing only), or via a combination of methods. The following are recommendations from the Contra Costa County Health Officer to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission during a public meeting.

1. Online meetings (i.e. teleconferencing meetings) are encouraged, where practical, as these meetings present the lowest risk of transmission of SARS CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID 19. This is particularly important when community prevalence rates are high. Our current trends as of October 4, 2022 in Covid-19 case rate, test positivity, Covid-19 hospitalizations, and COVID-19 wastewater surveillance are decreasing, but community transmission, as noted in CDC community transmission map, remains high. In addition to this, the predominant variant of COVID-19 being identified continues to be the Omicron variant and it’s subvariants the impact of which on the spread of COVID-19 has shown to dramatically increase COVID-19 transmission.

2. If a local agency determines to hold in-person meetings, offering the public the opportunity to attend via a call-in option or an internet-based service option is recommended, when possible, to give those at higher risk of and/or higher concern about COVID-19 an alternative to participating in person.

3. A written safety protocol should be developed and followed. It is recommended that the protocol require social distancing, where feasible – i.e. six feet of separation between attendees; and consider requiring or strongly encouraging face masking of all attendees and encouraging attendees to be up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccine.

4. Seating arrangements should allow for staff and members of the public to easily maintain at least six-foot distance from one another at all practicable times.

5. Consider holding public meetings outdoors. Increasing scientific consensus is that outdoor airflow reduces the risk of COVID-19 transmission compared to indoor spaces. Hosting events outdoors also may make it easier to space staff and members of the public at least 6 feet apart. If unable to host outdoors, consider ways to increase ventilation and flow of the indoor space to reduce the risk of COVID-19 while indoors.

6. Current evidence is unclear as to the added benefit of temperature checks in addition to symptom checks. We encourage focus on symptom checks as they may screen out individuals with other Covid-19 symptoms besides fever and help reinforce the message to not go out in public if you are not feeling well.

7. Consider a voluntary attendance sheet with names and contact information to assist in contact tracing of any cases linked to a public meeting.

Revised 10-4-2022
Sefanit Mekuria, MD, MPH
Deputy Health Officer, Contra Costa County
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 5.K.

Date: October 18, 2022
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department; Christopher Jones, Recreation Director, Recreation Department
Subject: Consulting Services Agreement with Siegfried Engineering for the Design of the Arlington Park Improvements Project, City Project No. C3082

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Siegfried Engineering to provide design services for the Arlington Park Improvements Project, City Project No. C3082, in an amount not to exceed $64,700.

BACKGROUND
Arlington Park, approximately 5.2 acres in size and originally built in 1966, is a key community destination with rentable clubhouse and picnic space. Amenities include a clubhouse, picnic areas, two playgrounds (school-age and tot-age), an artificial pond, three tennis courts and a half basketball court. The clubhouse, approximately 1,640 square feet, is in poor condition, but continues to be used for community events, City programs and private rentals. The adjoining picnic area is also used for outdoor parties, gatherings, and barbecues. The park also maintains some native habitat in the form of natural springs and a small creek that runs through the site.

The El Cerrito Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, adopted by the El Cerrito City Council in 2019, identifies Arlington Park as one of the most heavily-used parks in El Cerrito and notes many high priority recommendations listed below:
 Address immediate work priorities (assets that are in poor or failing condition, reaching the end of their useful life) - BBQ pits, playground surface (school-age), wallboard to cover wiring, GFI replacements.
 Update and renovate clubhouse to allow for additional programming - improved rental opportunities, adult fitness during weekdays, etc.  Improve group picnic areas – replace picnic tables in poor condition; consider formalizing picnic sites with shade structures, concrete grills and food preparation space, and other permanent features.
 Address facility repairs from 2018 Inventory and Deficiencies Assessment at Arlington Park Clubhouse with facility renovation.
 Correct identified site ADA deficiencies per 2009 ADA Transition Plan.

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The Arlington Park Improvements Project envisions a relatively straightforward renovation of the clubhouse: interior painting; new flooring, windows and doors, fixtures, and counter tops; and accessibility/ADA improvements. Also, as funding allows, the picnic site improvements could possibly include landscape improvements, minor grading, installation of cement slabs for picnic tables, accessibility improvements and new trash & recycling receptacles and similar amenities.

Many of these recommendations received the highest prioritization score in the El Cerrito Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan. The objective of the project is to enhance an existing park to maximize its use by the community while addressing deferred maintenance issues and to make park facilities easier, and more cost effective, to maintain in the future.

In December 2020, the City Council authorized the City Manager to submit an application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for $192,876 of Proposition 68, the Parks, Environment, and Water Bond Act of 2018, Per Capita funds for the design and construction of Arlington Park improvements identified in the Master Plan (Resolution 2022-55). Additionally, $147,124 in Measure H funds was budgeted for this project in Fiscal Year 2022-23 with another $60,000 planned for Fiscal Year 2023-

24. Given the extensive amount of work envisioned and relatively high construction costs in the market today, the work will likely have to be phased as additional funding becomes available. The design process will incorporate community input to finalize the specific renovations that are implemented as part of the current project and as part of future phases.

ANALYSIS
City staff released the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Design Services for the Arlington Park Improvements Project on August 1, 2022. The availability of the RFP was posted on the City’s website and the RFP was then emailed to 83 landscape architects and architects on the City’s consultant list.

The City received only one proposal by the due date of August 22, 2022, from Siegfried Engineering. A selection panel consisting of City staff and consulting project manager reviewed the proposal based on the evaluation criteria listed in the RFP. These are listed below.

Understanding of project and community context 20%
Experience and past performance on similar
kinds of work
20%
Quality of staff for work to be done 20%
Approach to delivering project including work plan
and schedule
20%
Capability of developing cost-effective
and innovative design
20%
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The selection panel determined that the Siegfried Engineering Proposal met all the criteria and invited them for an interview. The interview was conducted on September 1, 2022 and the Siegfried Engineering team was found to be well-qualified for the services needed for the project. City staff with the assistance of our consulting project manager worked with Seigfried Engineering to agree on a contract that will deliver the required services at a fair and reasonable cost to the City (Attachment 2).

The Siegfried Engineering team has a strong landscaping architecture background which includes extensive experience in the design and construction administration of public park and greenway projects with specific experience in renovating existing parks.

The design contract includes all design related services, including public outreach, development of construction documents, and bidding assistance. During the interview, Siegfried Engineering demonstrated their range of experience, versatility, understanding of the City’s needs, and ability to tailor a solution that meets the project goals.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
The project and approval of the agreement will help fulfill the following El Cerrito Strategic Plan Goals: Goal A – To deliver exemplary government services, by working with the community through the design process and developing and strengthening relationships with public partners, residents and community groups; Goal C – Deepen a sense of place and community identity by developing recreational activities for all; Goal D – Develop and rehabilitate public facilities as community focal points by addressing long deferred maintenance.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project falls under the El Cerrito Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan’s Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). Based on the IS/MND, a Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program was adopted in compliance with Section 15097 of the CEQA.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
As described above, the planned funding over two fiscal years for Arlington Park Improvements Project totals $400,000. Funding allocations of a total of $340,000 are included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program as follows:
 $192,876 in the Capital Improvement Fund reflecting the State of California’s Proposition 68 Per Capita grant
 $147,124 in the Measure H (Parks and Recreation Facilities) Fund The balance of $60,000 is planned from Measure H if approved by the City Council as part of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget or when the construction contract is awarded.

The project expenditure budget per phase is summarized below.

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Design
Consultant $64,700
Misc./Contingency $9,300
Design Subtotal $74,000
Construction
Construction Contract $291,000
Construction Support $35,000
Construction Subtotal $326,000
Total $400,000
The approved FY 2022-23 funding is sufficient to cover the proposed agreement in an amount not to exceed $64,700.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed actions and found that legal considerations have been addressed.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Proposal
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RESOLUTION 2022-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO AUTHORIZING

THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH

SIEGFRIED ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE ARLINGTON PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. C3082, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $64,700
WHEREAS, Arlington Park, approximately 5.2 acres in size and originally built in 1966, is a key community destination including a clubhouse, picnic areas, playgrounds, pond, tennis courts and a half-basketball court among other amenities; and WHEREAS, the El Cerrito Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, adopted by the City Council in 2019, identifies Arlington Park as one of the most heavily-used parks in El Cerrito and notes many high priority recommendations from replacing assets that are in poor or failing condition to improving facilities for accessibility and additional programming; and
WHEREAS, in December 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-55 authorizing the City Manager to apply for the California Department of Parks and Recreation for $192,876 of Proposition 68, the Parks, Environment, and Water Bond Act of 2018, Per Capita funds for the design and construction Arlington Park improvements identified in the Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the committed City-controlled funding for the project is from the Measure H (Parks and Recreation Facilities) Fund; and
WHEREAS, City staff released the Request for Proposals (RFP) for design services for the project on August 1, 2022, posted the availability of the RFP on the City’s website, and sent the RFP to over eighty consulting firms; and WHEREAS, the City received one proposal by the due date of August 22, 2022, from Siegfried Engineering; and
WHEREAS, a consultant selection panel consisting of City staff and consulting project manager reviewed the proposal from Siegfried Engineering based on the evaluation criteria listed in the RFP and invited the firm for an interview; and WHEREAS, the Siegfried Engineering was determined to be a well-qualified consultant and the negotiated contract will deliver the services required at a fair and reasonable cost to the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project falls under the El Cerrito Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan’s Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program, which was adopted in compliance with Section 15097 of the CEQA.

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WHEREAS, funding for this project is included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program in allocations of$192,876 under the Capital Improvement Fund and $147,124 under the Measure H (Parks and Recreation Facilities) Fund.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Siegfried Engineering to provide design services for the Arlington Park Improvements Project, City Project No. C3082, in an amount not to exceed $64,700.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and adoption.

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on October 18, 2022 the City Council of the City of El Cerrito passed this Resolution by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

IN WITNESS of this action, I sign this document and affix the corporate seal of the City of El Cerrito on October , 2022.
________________________
Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
APPROVED:
________________________
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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CIVIL ■ STRUCTURAL ■ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ■ SURVEYING ■ PLANNING ■ ATHLETIC FACILITY DESIGN DESIGN. INNOVATION. SUCCESS.

BUILDING LEGACIES SINCE 1955 111 North Market Street, Ste 300, San Jose, CA 95113 ■ t | 408.754.2021 f | 209.942.0214 ■ siegfriedeng.com

PROPOSAL FOR THE CITY OF EL CERRITO
DESIGN OF THE ARLINGTON PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT C3082 August 22, 2022
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TRANSMITTAL LETTER
August 22, 2022
City of El Cerrito - Public Works Department
ATTN: Gerardo Avila, Consultant Project Manager
10890 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Subject: Proposal for Design Services for the Arlington Park Improvements Project C3082 Mr. Gerardo Avila and Members of the Selection Committee, Siegfried is pleased to submit our proposal and share with the City of El Cerrito our experience, approach, and perspective, regarding the Design of the Arlington Park Improvements Project. As a fi rm, Siegfried has a demonstrated track record of successfully delivering on a variety of trails, parks, and recreation projects, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and creating environments for the public to use and enjoy for years to come. We are confi dent our range of experience, versatility, depth of understanding, and ability to provide integrated services will benefi t the City of El Cerrito.

Benefi ts of working with Siegfried include:
• Multidisciplinary Experience & Capabilities: Our truly integrated approach combines the perspectives of civil engineering, structural engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, architecture, and construction management providing insight needed to safely and effectively design new construction and renovation projects, and usher them through all the stages of the process to completion.
• History of Trail, Recreation, Restoration, & Open Space Projects: Our familiarity with public parks, trails, open space, and recreation projects allows us to quickly and accurately anticipate issues and avoid problems before they arise. We have been the lead fi rm for dozens of parks projects, including renovation projects for many elements such as: parking areas, trail heads and trails, accessibility design, restrooms, and playgrounds, as well as pedestrian and bicycle paths. As a major component of parks and open space, proper design is critical to meeting the recreational needs of growing communities. Our approach is program and needs based, to ensure that your improvements are built to meet existing and future community needs and can be realistically managed.
• Public Outreach: With the different projects and Clients that Siegfried has worked with over the last half a century, we have learned that listening and being fl exible in our design and communication approach are essential. We know how passionate community members can be, and how to facilitate multiple personalities so that the meeting stays focused and effective. A key reason we are adept at facilitating meetings and presentations that are accessible and engaging to generate meaningful feedback is that we involve all of our disciplines - civil and structural engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, and athletic design - in the outreach process, thus increasing our ability to empathize and, ultimately, understand the desires of the community.

Siegfried has established strong relationships with multiple cities, public agencies, and park districts throughout California. We look forward to providing the same level of enthusiasm, technical ability, and dedication to the City of El Cerrito that our clients have come to expect from us. Our fi rm’s culture thrives on out-of-the-box thinking and enjoying what we do. This passion for our work will be apparent in all our encounters with staff and project stakeholders.

We are excited to develop a relationship with you and appreciate the opportunity to submit our qualifi cations for this proposal. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please feel free to contact us directly.

Sincerely,
Paul J. Schneider, PE, QSD/QSP
President | Managing Principal
t | 408.754.2021
f | 209.942.0214
[email protected]

PROJECT MANAGER
ROBERT J. NORBUTAS, PLA
111 N. Market Street, Suite 300
San Jose, CA 95113
t | 408.754.2021
c | 209.938.9202
f | 209.943.0214
[email protected]
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4 CIVIL ■ STRUCTURAL ■ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ■ SURVEYING ■ PLANNING ■ ATHLETIC FACILITY DESIGN 111 North Market Street, Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95113 ■ (t) 408.754.2021 (f) 209.942.0214 ■ siegfriedeng.com It is our understanding that the City of El Cerrito is looking to make improvements at Arlington Park, including the renovation of a clubhouse and some landscaping improvements. This popular park is utilized throughout the year for various different activities and groups, and it is our intention to provide the best upgrades within budget.

We feel that our fi rm, with in house landscape architecture and civil engineering, combined with our experienced team of WMB (architecture) and ACIES (MEP) provide the City of El Cerrito the best opportunity to deliver this project for these reasons:

MAINTENANCE, DURABILITY, AND RESILIENCY

MAINTENANCE
Because of our extensive parks experience we know that maintenance budgets can be spread very thin, and that is why our designs focus on low maintenance, high value design to not drain resources from other areas.

When labor resources can be limited, we work to design plans that will last.

For example, plans may include more robust pipes for long-term solutions, as well as durable sprinkler heads to prevent damage from animals.

DURABILITY
What is installed must stand the test of time, and our team has the capability to provide that. A recent example was our work for the Evergreen Valley College campus in San Jose and their new $40 million General Education building. Part of the site plan called for a new pond, however the school wanted to mitigate any potential damage from the geese in the pond. Siegfried developed a site plan utilizing materials that would lead the geese away from the pond with no harmful impact to the animals.

These types of creative solutions are what Siegfried and our innovate team bring to El Cerrito.

RESILIENCY
Our designs also focus on the long-term environmental impacts of the project, and we always put plans in place to ensure that we work with our clients and ensure that we have a clean, functional design that also refl ects the growing nature of climate change.

PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Heat island impacts are a great example
that allows us to sequester more carbon
early, if we can reduce trapped heat and allow the site trees and landscape to function more effectively, we will sequester more
carbon faster.

MAINTENANCE

DURABILIT
ER
Y

SILIENCY
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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
One fi nal key to a successful project like this is the involvement of the public. As this is a well utilized park along a natural preserve, the public will have strong feelings about any changes, and must be involved from the start. We are well versed in identifying stakeholders and neighbors, hosting public outreach meetings, and incorporating public comments into the design. We have our experience, but nothing benefi ts a project like having stakeholders share their thoughts and concerns. A recent example of utilizing community stakeholder input was our work with El Camino Park in Palo Alto. Our proposed lighting was right across the street from a new 12 story apartment complex, and the residents were concerned about bright lights bleeding into their homes.

Our team hosted a walking tour taking light surveys to show the residents that while the lighting would benefi t the park, it would not affect the residents. That extra step led the project being approved.

It is one of the unique aspects of working with a fi rm like Siegfried that has such a diverse portfolio of projects that we can tailor a solution that will hit all the project target goals. We can work with aesthetics, budgets, maintenance, and community input to provide not just a fi x, but the right fi x.

We fi nd that almost all concerns can be put to rest by asking about, understanding, empathizing, and addressing the root causes. In Palo Alto, residents of an adjacent 13-story condominium complex were concerned about a new lighted synthetic soccer fi eld and lighted softball fi eld planned for an adjacent park. Activity, vehicle traffi c, noise, and glare – not to mention construction impacts – were issues raised through the public outreach and ARB process.

Through effi cient design (space planning and using topography to maximum advantage), and by demonstrating what the as-built conditions would be like through 3D visual simulations and using existing sites as example, we were able to address each concern, securing approval of the project.

EARNING CONSENSUS - EL CAMINO PARK

CASE STUDY

LOADING / UNLOADING ONLY

STANFORD MALL

PARKING LOT SIDEWALK EL CAMINO REAL BIKE
PATH

SOCCER FIELD PLAYER SEATING
AREA
PLAYER

SEATING AREA

PATH CAL TRAIN ALMA STREET EXISTING

THE PALO ALTO CONDOMINIUMS
101 ALMA STREET

PROPOSED SPORTS FIELD

LIGHTING

LIGHTING COVERAGE ANGLE

EXISTING
AND

PROPOSED
PARK

SCREENING
TREES

PROPOSED SPORTS

FIELD LIGHTING

EXISTING
MATURE
TREES

EXISTING
6 FOOT HIGH

RAILROAD FENCE

EXISTING
6 FOOT HIGH

PARK FENCE

PROPERTY
LINE

FIELD LIGHTING COVERAGE AREA

30.0 FC AVG.- FIELD

0.1 FC - PERIMETER

EXISTING

MATURE TREES
EXISTING MATURE (50-65 FEET HIGH)

PARK STREET

SCREENING TREES
CALTRA

EL CAMINO RE

ALMA STREET

LIGHTING PHOTOMETRICS LEGEND
3 2 4 4 B r o o k s i d e R o a d , S u i t e 1 0 0 S t o c k t o n , C a l i f o r n i a 9 5 2 0 9 - 9 4 3 - 2 0 2 1 w w w . s i e g f r i e d e n g . c o m F x : 2 0 9 - 9 4 2 - 0

FOOT-CANDLE (FC) SPORTS LIGHTING COVERAGE
FIELD LIGHTING PHOTOMETRICS (50 FOOT POLE HEIGHT)
SECTION DETAIL A-A (50 FOOT POLE HEIGHT)

PLAYING FIELDS
Lighting within the sports
fields ranges from 14-35 fc.

Light fixtures have cut-off
shields which limit the
amount of light to the
adjacent areas.

PHOTOMETRICS SURVEY LOCATIONS

STANFORD

SHOPPING CENTER

THE PALO
ALTO

EL PALO ALTO
PARK

STANFORD / PALO ALTO COMMUNITY PLAYING FIELDS
2353 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, Ca.

COBB TRACK & ANGELL FIELD(Stanford University)
295 Galvez Street, Stanford, Ca.

STANFORD SHOPPING CENTER
660 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, Ca.

EL CAMINO REAL (at El Camino Park)
155 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, Ca.

THE PALO ALTO CONDOMINIUMS
101 Alma Street, Palo Alto, Ca.

ALMA STREET (at The Palo Alto Condominiums)
101 Alma Street, Palo Alto, Ca.

EL PALO ALTO PARK
117 Palo Alto Avenue, Palo Alto, Ca. 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, Ca.

PARKING LOT
Adjacent parking lot
ranges from 1.5 fc at the
front of the parking stalls
facing El Camino Real, to
5 fc at the fenceline of the
soccer fields.

TRACK
Lighting within the sports complex and track area
ranges from 20-25 fc.

PARKING LOT
Lighting within the shopping center parking lot ranges
from 0.5-10 fc.

Lighting coverage is uneven with visibly brighter spots at the poles and darker drive aisles.

SIDEWALK & STREET
Lighting along the roadway ranges from 1-1.5 fc.

Lighting coverage is consistent and even from light
pole to light pole.

10.0 - 60.0
fc - Foot-candles
A foot-candle (abbreviated fc, lm/ft2, or sometimes ft-c) is a unit of illuminance or light intensity widely used in the lighting industry, construction-related engineering and in building codes. It is defined as the illuminance cast on a surface by a one-candela source one foot away.

It can be defined as the illuminance on a one-square foot surface of which there is a uniformly distributed flux of one lumen. Thus one foot-candle is equal to one lumen per
square foot or approximately 10.764 lux.

Sports Fields
Foot-candles Applications

5.0 - 10.0 Shopping Centers

1.0 - 5.0 Parking Lots

0.1 - 1.0 Streets

DEFINITION

PALO ALTO AVE

HAWTHORNE AVE

EVERETT AVE

SAND HILL RD

QUARRY RD

PARKING LOT
Lighting within the condominium parking lot ranges
from 0.5-3 fc.

Lighting coverage is uneven with visibly brighter spots at the poles along the pedestrian walkway and darker
drive aisles.

SIDEWALK & STREET
Lighting along the roadway ranges from 3-4 fc.

Lighting coverage is consistent and even from
light pole to light pole.

PATHWAY
Lighting along the park pathway ranges from 4-5 fc.

Lighting coverage is consistent and even from light
pole to light pole. Lights fixtures cast a yellowish
color.

PARKING LOT
Lighting within the shopping center parking lot ranges
from 0.5-1.5 fc.

Lighting coverage is uneven with visibly brighter spots at the poles and much darker drive aisles.

TOWN & COUNTRY VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER

SIDEWALK EL CAMINO REAL BIKE
PATH

SOCCER FIELD PLAYER SEATING
AREA
PLAYER

SEATING AREA

PATH CAL TRAIN ALMA STREET EXISTING

THE PALO ALTO CONDOMINIUMS
101 ALMA STREET

PROPOSED SPORTS FIELD

LIGHTING

LIGHTING COVERAGE ANGLE

EXISTING
AND

PROPOSED
PARK

SCREENING
TREES

PROPOSED SPORTS

FIELD LIGHTING

EXISTING
MATURE
TREES

EXISTING
6 FOOT HIGH

RAILROAD FENCE

EXISTING
6 FOOT HIGH

PARK FENCE

PROPERTY
LINE

FIELD LIGHTING COVERAGE AREA

30.0 FC AVG.- FIELD

0.1 FC - PERIMETER

EXISTING

MATURE TREES
EXISTING MATURE (50-65 FEET HIGH)

PARK STREET

SCREENING TREES

CALTRAIN

EL CAMINO REAL

ALMA STREET

LIGHTING PHOTOMETRICS LEGEND
3 2 4 4 B r o o k s i d e R o a d , S u i t e 1 0 0 S t o c k t o n , C a l i f o r n i a 9 5 2 1 9 2 0 9 - 9 4 3 - 2 0 2 1 w w w . s i e g f r i e d e n g . c o m F x : 2 0 9 - 9 4 2 - 0 2 1 4

FOOT-CANDLE (FC) SPORTS LIGHTING COVERAGE
FIELD LIGHTING PHOTOMETRICS (50 FOOT POLE HEIGHT)

FOOT POLE HEIGHT)

LOCATIONS

STANFORD

SHOPPING CENTER

THE PALO
ALTO

EL PALO ALTO
PARK

Y PLAYING FIELDS
COBB TRACK & ANGELL FIELD(Stanford University)
295 Galvez Street, Stanford, Ca.

STANFORD SHOPPING CENTER
660 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, Ca.

EL CAMINO REAL (at El Camino Park)
155 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, Ca.

ALMA STREET (at The Palo Alto Condominiums)
101 Alma Street, Palo Alto, Ca.

EL PALO ALTO PARK
117 Palo Alto Avenue, Palo Alto, Ca. 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, Ca.

LOT
arking lot
m 1.5 fc at the
parking stalls
amino Real, to
enceline of the
s.

TRACK
Lighting within the sports complex and track area
ranges from 20-25 fc.

PARKING LOT
Lighting within the shopping center parking lot ranges
from 0.5-10 fc.

Lighting coverage is uneven with visibly brighter spots at the poles and darker drive aisles.

SIDEWALK & STREET
Lighting along the roadway ranges from 1-1.5 fc.

Lighting coverage is consistent and even from light
pole to light pole.

Sports Fields
Foot-candles Applications

5.0 - 10.0 Shopping Centers

1.0 - 5.0 Parking Lots

0.1 - 1.0 Streets

DEFINITION

PALO ALTO AVE

HAWTHORNE AVE

EVERETT AVE

SAND HILL RD

QUARRY RD
ot ranges
righter spots
y and darker

SIDEWALK & STREET
Lighting along the roadway ranges from 3-4 fc.

Lighting coverage is consistent and even from
light pole to light pole.

PATHWAY
Lighting along the park pathway ranges from 4-5 fc.

Lighting coverage is consistent and even from light
pole to light pole. Lights fixtures cast a yellowish
color.

PARKING LOT
Lighting within the shopping center parking lot ranges
from 0.5-1.5 fc.

Lighting coverage is uneven with visibly brighter spots at the poles and much darker drive aisles.

TOWN & COUNTRY VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Siegfried Office - Stockton, CA
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS | FIRM PROFILE

ABOUT SIEGFRIED
Founded in 1955, Siegfried is one of the largest multidisciplinary design and engineering firms in Northern California, providing civil and structural engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, and planning. Having offices in San Jose, Stockton, Sacramento, and Modesto, Siegfried is recognized as one of the foremost professional services firms in Northern California, as measured by our clients, our employees, and our community.

We solve our client’s toughest challenges making complex projects not only manageable but truly enjoyable. Our innovative approach and technical expertise continue to shape the success of communities and businesses in each of our practice areas and beyond.

Over the years, it has become clear that having multiple disciplines working closely together under one roof benefits both the process and the product: streamlining costs while maximizing function. Our teams are cross-trained, so they understand the complexities of the project not just as individual parts, but as a whole.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
Our development as a multidisciplinary firm is a direct response to our clients’ needs. Over the years, it has become clear that having multiple disciplines working closely together under one roof benefits both the process and the product; streamlining costs while maximizing function. Our teams are cross-trained, so they understand the complexities of the project not just as individual parts, but as a whole. We provide professional expertise in a wide variety of practice areas without the overhead and complexity of communicating and coordinating between multiple organizations. This allows us to meet a wide variety of project needs, whether anticipated or not, in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

WHY WE FIT
Siegfried’s proven track record of successful parks projects will be a key factor in accomplishing the project goals. Our dedicated staff continually think outside the box, quickly resolve issues, and push to keep project efforts on track. The key to our success is digging out the crucial issues and resolving them quickly in a manner that is understood and remembered by everyone.

Landscape Architecture
At Siegfried, we combine the art and science of landscape architecture to create memorable and enduring outdoor spaces. Our designs seamlessly blend softscape and hardscape elements by responding to natural land features that are ultimately user-focused and fulfill our client’s vision. Our goal is to inspire people to interact with their surroundings. The broad knowledge and experience of our design staff allows us to utilize a multitude of materials and techniques to deliver the best solution for any project. Being a multidisciplinary firm, our landscape team understands the engineering involved in our projects, giving our clients, the depth of knowledge required to successfully complete the project.

We are both inspired and challenged by the increasing demands on public space. No longer limited to simplistic, formulaic patterns of organized sports fields punctuated by groves of canopy trees and limited pathways, parks and open space now serve a broad variety of functions, while integrating a more sustainable aesthetic. We are driven to create the best possible design for any situation, to connect users with nature and encourage an appreciation for the outdoors, and provide opportunities to meet neighbors and create community. »San Jose
111 North Market Street,
Suite 300
San Jose, CA 95113
t | 408.754.2021
»Stockton (corporate office)
3428 Brookside Road,
Stockton, CA 95219
t | 209.943.2021
f | 209.942.0214
»Modesto
100 Sycamore Avenue,
Suite 100
Modesto, CA 95354
t | 209.762.3580
»Sacramento
900 Howe Avenue,
Suite 200
Sacramento CA, 95825
t | 916.520.2777
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Arlington Park - Clubhouse
Arlington Park - Clubhouse Int.

Arlington Park - Picnic Area
Arlington Park - Picnic Area
Civil Engineering
With a long history of successful projects extending throughout northern and central California, Siegfried understands the unique needs facing our clients. We work closely with architects, design-build firms, and both private and public entities to produce the most appropriate solutions to any civil engineering challenge. Our approach to civil engineering is based on a tightly managed process that includes knowledge of, and follow through on agency requirements and codes, open communication from project inception through closeout, and innovative problem solving and design solutions to achieve client goals. Whether engineering a single structure or an entire community, Siegfried meticulously addresses the details of each project without losing sight of our clients’ larger vision.

Surveying
When accuracy matters and projects require reliable results the first time, our team of surveyors excel. At Siegfried, technology drives these results, whether we are linking to systems by satellite, or to teams in the field. With the advanced capabilities of GPS and TPS, combined with the human insight needed to apply them, Siegfried delivers reliable and accurate surveys you can build on. Having surveyors in-house and a direct link to the field crews streamlines our design process to ensure accurate results each and every time by delivering a constant flow of information back to the office. For our clients, having an accurate picture of the existing conditions will allow our team to provide solutions that work.

Structural Engineering
When you need sound, structures built on solid design, Siegfried delivers. Our expertise in structural engineering, design, and coordination is based on over 67 years of designing buildings and related structures. Our clients rely on our ability to balance deadlines and budgets with the design insight required for structural work. Our team offers an in-depth knowledge of current building codes, the ability to anticipate the unexpected and creative insight that makes every project a success.

Public Outreach
Siegfried has designed and facilitated public involvement processes for a variety of projects with varying levels of complexity. A driving force behind our ability to convey our designs and speak with community members about the project is the fact that Siegfried handles this effort with in-house staff members who are actively involved in the project. We do not hire a thirdparty to translate our design, we have our civil engineers and landscape architects running the meetings, and because of this, we are able to key in on the real issues and move towards a quick consensus.

Mechanical Engineering | ACIES ENGINEERING
ACIES Engineering was founded and incorporated in March 1999 by a small group of engineers with diverse professional experience and knowledge within the fields of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing engineering. ACIES Engineering has extensive experience with varied projects and is recognized for completing their projects under budget and ahead of schedule. ACIES Engineering is backed by skilled staff and experienced team leaders.

Architecture | WMB ARCHITECTS
WMB’s mission is Creating Value by Design for our Clients, our People, and our Community.

Value is both a tangible and intangible asset generated by the skill we employ, the economy and sustainability of our design approach, and the creative inspiration we bring to our built environment. For over 50 years, WMB has consistently created value for community, educational, commercial, and religious projects throughout northern California and Nevada.

The WMB team encompasses a broad depth of experience and expertise with diverse skills in architecture, interior design, and master planning.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
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8 TEAM ROLES

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS | KEY STAFF: ORGANIZATION ROBERT J. NORBUTAS, PLA
Project Manager/ Lead Landscape Architect
Robert successfully manages and directs a
broad range of projects, providing oversight
and leadership to some of Siegfried’s largest
projects. His top priority is interacting with
clients to understand their needs and
ensure their projects are user focused and
transformative. As a passionate participant in the Landscape Architecture profession, he continues to raise the bar on the quality of his team’s work. As one of the industries best site planners, Robert will bring his passion to the team and provide site planning support, greatly enhancing the user-experience, and will help maintain focus on the project value stream.

PAUL SCHNEIDER, PE, QSD/QSP

PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE/QA/QC
Paul is recognized throughout the engineering
community for his comprehensive knowledge,
technical skills, and his ability to manage
major development projects and a wide variety
of park and open space projects. His expertise
is showcased in his strong ability to direct Siegfried’s major projects, beginning with conceptual master planning, and continuing through the design of site infrastructure and improvement plans. As President and Principal of Siegfried, Paul is held in high regard for his strong ability to solve complex engineering and construction problems and fi nish projects on time and within budget.

FRANK MARTINOVIC, PE, SE, LEED AP

LEAD STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Frank has extensive structural engineering
experience in the design of buildings, bridges,
and other complex structures in areas with
high seismicity. His public and private expertise
ranges from institutional, high rise, mid-rise,
commercial, hospitality, residential, parking garages, historic building renovation, bridge design, and seismic retrofi t. He has overseen projects for structural evaluations of existing buildings, renovations, due diligence and value engineering. Frank is highly regarded for his technical skills, abilities, and his specialized background in seismic design, reinforced concrete, and structural steel. He is driven to bring value to our clients, providing effective, practical and economical solutions.

KEVIN GENASCI, PLS
Lead Survey Manager
Kevin’s clients benefi t from his extensive
experience in both the fi eld and offi ce. He
specializes in surveys to support the design
of residential subdivisions, commercial site
developments, industrial site developments,
and municipal infrastructure projects. His
expertise includes topographic surveying and mapping, boundary surveying, construction surveying, site development, and municipal infrastructure design support.

Kevin provides the big picture strategy, planning and execution for the land surveying team and is responsible for the direction and supervision of the survey crews on his project assignments.

KEY TEAM MEMBERS

SUB CONSULTANTS
Paul Schneider, PE, QSD/QSP
Principal-In-Charge/QA/QC
Kevin Genasci, PLS
Lead Survey Manager
Frank Martinovic, PE, SE, LEED AP
Lead Structural Engineer
Melanie Vieux, RA
Lead Architect
Wilson Lee, PE, LEED AP
Lead MEP Engineer
Adam Merrill, PE, QSD/QSP
QA/QC
Chris Kay
Public Outreach
Alma Magna-Leon
Landscape Designer
Regina Paredes Martinez
Landscape Designer

PROJECT MANAGER (PM)
Robert J. Norbutas Jr., PLA
Project Manager/Lead Landscape Architect
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9 EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS | KEY STAFF: ORGANIZATION

CHRIS KAY
Public Outreach
An experienced marketing professional with
a diverse background, Chris is recognized for
his high-level work coordinating outreach in the
public sphere. From media buying to public
relations, he has worked on a wide range of
public outreach events and coordinated with elected offi cials. With a passion for community involvement, he currently sits on four boards in the San Joaquin County area, and is the immediate past President of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.

ALMA MAGANA-LEON
Landscape Designer
A graduate of the University of California, Davis,
Alma is a dedicated Landscape Designer,
focused on developing engaging designs
through a practical and holistic approach. Her
strengths come from her collaboration through
problems, enhancing designs, and creating resilient landscapes.

REGINA PARADES MARTINEZ
Landscape Designer
Regina is graduate of the University of California,
Davis with her Bachelors of Science in Landscape
Architecture. She has a strong knowledge of
irrigation systems, soils, and plants, and physical
space. Her sustainable designs and technical
abilities make her an intragal part of the landscape team.

MELANIE VIEUX, RA
WMB Architects | Lead Architect
Principal architect Melanie Vieux will be the
lead architect for the project. Melanie brings
to the City of El Cerrito project over 25 years
of experience in architecture and design for
government agency projects.

WILSON LEE, PE, LEED AP
ACIES Engineering | Principal, MEP Engineer
Wilson is a founding Principal Owner of ACIES
Engineering, in Santa Clara, CA, incorporated in
1999. He specializes in large-scale commercial
design, retail development, offi ce tenant
improvement, health care facilities and offi ces,
public facilities, educational facilities, and campus development. He is fl uent with both design/build and full-design projects. Mr. Lee has over 25 years of experience as a consulting engineer in fi eld of Electrical Engineering, and has been with ACIES Engineering for over 19 years.

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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 5.L.

Date: October 18, 2022
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
Subject: Reject Construction Bids for 2022 Slurry Seal Project, City Project No.

C3027.23

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution rejecting all bids submitted for the 2022 Slurry Seal Project, City Project No. C3027.23; and authorizing City staff to amend project scope, if necessary, and rebid the project.

BACKGROUND
The 2022 Slurry Seal Project, City Project No. C3027.23 is a component of the Measure A funded Annual Street Improvement Program. This project is intended to resurface 17 street segments that currently have minor distressed pavement as listed below.

Street Name From To
Alva Avenue Jordan Avenue Tassajara Avenue
Ashbury Avenue Eureka Avenue Moeser Lane
Edwards Avenue Barrett Avenue Rosalind Avenue
Eureka Avenue Richmond Street Liberty Street
Franciscan Way Contra Costa Drive South City Limit
Kensington Road Terrace Drive South City Limit
Lexington Avenue Potrero Avenue Hill Street
Liberty Street Fairmount Avenue Central Avenue
Moeser Lane Pomona Avenue Richmond Street
Moeser Lane Navellier Street Pomona Avenue
Nason Avenue Jordan Avenue Poinsett Avenue
Norvell Street Eureka Avenue Moeser Lane
Pomona Avenue Eureka Avenue Stockton Avenue
Waldo Avenue Ashbury Avenue Richmond Street
Wildcat Drive Rifle Range Road End
South 55th Street Potrero Avenue South City Limit
Gordon Avenue East End City Limit
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The planned work consists of patch paving, crack sealing, the application of a slurry seal treatment, installation of traffic striping and markings, and other related work. For bidding purposes and to allow flexibility of award within the project budget, the work was divided into a Base Bid and two Additive Alternate Bids.

The Notice Inviting Bids for the Project was advertised in the West County Times on August 18 and 25, 2022. Additionally, the notice along with a complete set of Contract Documents was sent to eight Builder and Construction Exchanges in the Bay Area and Northern California and made available for purchase through the BPXpress website, an online planroom used by the City. The notice was also posted on the City’s website. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was held on August 31, 2022 . One addendum was issued.

ANALYSIS
Two bids were received on the advertised bid opening date and time of September 8, 2022 at 1 p.m. The bids were publicly opened and read by the City Clerk. The bid results are summarized below.

Name and
Location of Bidder
Base Bid Additive
Alternate Bid
– Gordon Ave
Additive
Alternate Bid
– S 55th St
Total
VSS International,
West Sacramento
$898,120.00 $31,761.00 $66,496.00 $996,377.00
Pavement Coatings,
Woodland
$1,068,850.50 $84,538.74 $156,109.41 $1,309,498.65
Engineer’s
Estimate
$643,154.20 $ 24,155.50 $ 52,943.75 $720,253.45
The Contract Documents stipulated that the low bidder was to be determined by the total amount of the Base Bid only. The apparent low bid was submitted by VSS International in the amount of $898,120.00, which is higher than the Engineer's Estimate by about 40% and substantially exceeds the project budget. An analysis of current bidding trends among neighboring agencies, reveals higher than normal bid pricing due in part to a lack of available bidders, subcontractors, and materials.

City staff recommends that City Council reject all bids submitted for the project, authorize staff to amend the project scope, if necessary, and rebid the project over Winter 2022-23 so work can begin in Spring 2023.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
Award of the construction contract is consistent with the following El Cerrito Strategic Plan Goals:
 Goal D – Develop and rehabilitate public facilities as community focal points by Agenda Packet Page 65 of 219
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addressing ongoing and deferred maintenance of facilities and infrastructure; and  Goal E – Ensure the public’s health and safety by maintaining streets in a state of good repair.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
The Project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) because the project is a repair to an existing facility involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that presently existing. More specifically, restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged facilities to meet current standards of public health and safety, unless it is determined that the damage was substantial and resulted from an environmental hazard such as an earthquake, landslide, or flood, is exempt from CEQA.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Funding allocation for the project in the amount of $675,000 is included in the FY 2022- 23 Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program, under the Annual Street Improvement Program in the Measure A Street Improvement Fund.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed actions and found that legal considerations have been addressed.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution
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RESOLUTION 2022-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO REJECTING ALL BIDS SUBMITTED FOR THE 2022 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO.

C3027.23; AND AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO AMEND PROJECT SCOPE, IF

NECESSARY, AND REBID THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the 2022 Slurry Seal Project, City Project No. C3027.23 is a component of the Measure A funded Annual Street Improvement Program and the project is intended to resurface seventeen street segments that currently have minor distressed pavement; and
WHEREAS, the planned work consists of patch paving, crack sealing, the application of a slurry seal treatment, installation of traffic striping and markings, and other related work; and
WHEREAS, the Notice Inviting Bids for the Project was advertised in the West County Times on August 18 and 25, 2022 and posted on the City’s website; and WHEREAS, the notice and complete set of Contract Documents were sent to eight Builder and Construction Exchanges and the Contract Documents were made available to contractors through an online planroom; and
WHEREAS, a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on August 31, 2022, and one addendum was issued; and
WHEREAS, two bids were received by the advertised bid opening date and time of September 8, 2022 at 1 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, all bids significantly exceed the Engineer’s Estimate and project budget; and
WHEREAS, City staff has determined that rebidding of the project would allow staff to adjust the project, if needed, and generate interest in bidding on the project.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that it hereby:
1) Rejects all bids submitted for the 2022 Slurry Seal Project, City Project No.

C3027.23 (Project); and
2) Authorizes City staff to amend the Project, as necessary, and rebid the Project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and adoption.

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on October 18, 2022 the City Council of the City of El Cerrito passed this Resolution by the following vote:

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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 5.M.

Date: October 18, 2022
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department; Christopher Jones, Recreation Director, Recreation Department
Subject: Construction Contract Award for Community Recreation Swimming Pool Re-Plastering Project, City Project No. C5030.5

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution approving plans and specifications for the Community Recreation Swimming Pool Re-Plastering Project, City Project No. C5030.5 (Project); rejecting the bid submitted by USA Construction as non-responsive and accepting the bid submitted by Tricon Construction, Inc., DBA Tricon Aquatics (Tricon) for the Project; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract within the current budget for the Project, contingent on successful negotiations with Tricon for construction of the Project.

BACKGROUND
The Community Recreation Swimming Pool Re-Plastering Project, City Project No.

C5030.5 (Project) will implement mandated health and safety repairs and upgrades in and around the Recreation Pool at the El Cerrito Swim Center. The work generally consists of replastering and retiling of the pool, replacement of main drain sumps and grates, replacement of the ADA lift and footing, replacement of the existing slide tower, and refinishing of the existing slide flume and mushroom water feature.

The Notice Inviting Bids for the Project was advertised in the West County Times on August 29 and September 6, 2022. Additionally, the notice along with a complete set of Contract Documents was sent to eight Builder and Construction Exchanges in the Bay Area and Northern California and made available for purchase through the BPXpress website, an online planroom used by the City. The notice was also posted on the City’s website. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was held on September 13, 2022. No addendum was issued.

ANALYSIS
Two bids were received by the advertised due date and time of September 20, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. The bids were publicly opened and read by the City Clerk. The bid from USA Construction had several omissions, including the Contractor’s License being under suspension at the time of bidding according to the California State License Board and no date or notarized signature on the Bid Bond, among other irregularities. In consultation with the City Attorney, City staff found these omissions to be material and recommends that the City Council reject the bid from USA Construction as nonresponsive.

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The remaining bid and Engineer’s Estimate is summarized below.

Name and Location of
Bidder
Total
Tricon Construction, DBA
Tricon Aquatics, Rancho
Cordova, CA
$650,948.00
Engineer’s Estimate $357,747.00
The bid from Tricon is approximately 82% above the Engineer’s Estimate and significantly exceeds the Project budget of $335,000. The Engineer’s Estimate exceeds the current budget for the Project because the scope of the work had to be expanded to capture all mandated health and safety work associated with this pool area.

An analysis of current bidding trends among neighboring agencies reveals higher than normal bid pricing due in part to a lack of available bidders, subcontractors, and materials. Additionally, there are a limited number of contractors available to perform the specialty items in the Project scope, specifically the replastering.

City staff have considered two options:

1. Reject all bids, value-engineer and rescore the Project, and go out to bid again; or

2. Award the Project and rely on negotiation to reduce the total Project costs.

Because of the mandated health and safety repairs, the Project must be completed as soon as possible. The estimated time to complete the full scope of the Project is three and half months. City staff has been targeting the work to be completed over the winter closure of the Recreation Pool to minimize disruptions to programming and revenue (which is approximately $65,000 during the spring months, beginning in March, and around an additional $230,000 during the summer months, beginning in June).

Rebidding will push the Project construction outside the winter closure and disrupt the regular swim season, significantly impacting programming and revenue. As such, City staff do not recommend this approach.

Instead, City staff recommends Option 2. Because of the uncertainty in the bidding climate and limited time window for construction to minimize disruptions, it is in the City’s best interest to move forward and negotiate directly with the sole responsible and responsive bidder to perform the work using available funding for the Project. Because the City is still considered within the competitive bidding process, City staff cannot negotiate with any bidder prior to award of the bid. Staff is requesting that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate with Tricon and execute the contract within the current budget for the Project.

If negotiations are successful, staff anticipates returning to the City Council in November to request any necessary actions and/or funding appropriations to cover any additional Agenda Packet Page 70 of 219
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costs for construction contingency and management, which includes design support and administrative and engineering costs.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
The award of the construction contract is consistent with the following El Cerrito Strategic Plan Goals:
 Goal D – Develop and rehabilitate public facilities as community focal points by addressing ongoing and deferred maintenance of facilities and infrastructure; and  Goal E – Ensure the public’s health and safety by providing safe and accessible recreation facilities.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
The Project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) because the Project is a repair to an existing facility involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that presently existing. More specifically, restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged facilities to meet current standards of public health and safety, unless it is determined that the damage was substantial and resulted from an environmental hazard such as an earthquake, landslide, or flood, is exempt from CEQA.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Current funding for construction of the Project is included in the FY 2022-23 Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program in the amount of $335,000, including $270,350 from the Measure A Swim Center Fund and $64,650 from the Measure H Parks & Recreation Facilities Fund. Staff will return with an appropriation request at a future City Council meeting should additional budget funds be needed to complete the Project.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed actions and found that legal considerations have been addressed.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution
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RESOLUTION 2022-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO APPROVING

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY RECREATION SWIMMING POOL RE-PLASTERING PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. C5030.5 (PROJECT);

REJECTING THE BID SUBMITTED BY USA CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PROJECT AS

NON-RESPONSIVE AND ACCEPTING THE BID SUBMITTED BY TRICON CONSTRUCTION, INC., DBA TRICON AQUATICS (TRICON); AND AUTHORIZING

THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITHIN THE CURRENT PROJECT

BUDGET, CONTINGENT ON SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS WITH TRICON FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Community Recreation Swimming Pool Re-Plastering Project, City Project No. C5030.5 (Project) will implement mandated, health and safety repairs and upgrades in and around the Recreation Pool at the El Cerrito Swim Center; and WHEREAS, the work generally consists of replastering and retiling of the pool, replacement of main drain sumps and grates, replacement of the ADA lift and footing, replacement of the existing slide tower, and refinishing of the existing water play features; and
WHEREAS, the Notice Inviting Bids for the Project was advertised in the West County Times on August 29 and September 6, 2022 and posted on the City’s website; and
WHEREAS, the notice and complete set of Contract Documents were sent to eight Builder and Construction Exchanges and the Contract Documents were made available to contractors through an online planroom; and
WHEREAS, a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on September 13, 2022, and no addendum was issued; and
WHEREAS, two bids were received by the advertised bid opening date and time of September 20, 2022 at 1 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, the bid submitted by USA Construction had omissions making the bid non-responsive; and
WHEREAS, Tricon submitted the sole, responsible and responsive bid in the amount of $650,948.00, which is approximately 82 percent above the Engineer’s Estimate and significantly exceeds the project budget; and
WHEREAS, funding for construction of the Project is included in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program in the amount of $335,000 including $270,350 from the Measure A Swim Center Fund and $64,650 from the Measure H Parks & Recreation Facilities Fund; and
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WHEREAS, because of the uncertainty in the bidding climate including lack of bidders and limited time window for construction to minimize disruptions to the Swim Center operations, it is in the City’s best interest to negotiate with Tricon to perform the work using available funding; and
WHEREAS, the Project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) because the project involves a repair to an existing facility involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that presently existing; and
WHEREAS, the City has the authority to authorize the City Manager to award the contract for this project pursuant to the established common-law doctrine articulated in the case of Graydon v. Pasadena Redevelopment Agency (1980) 104 Cal.App.3d 631.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that it hereby:
1) Approves plans and specifications for the Community Recreation Swimming Pool Re-Plastering Project, City Project No. C5030.5 (Project); 2) Rejects the bid submitted by USA Construction. for the Project as non-responsive and accepts the bid submitted by Tricon Construction, Inc., DBA Tricon Aquatics (Tricon); and
3) Authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract within the current project budget, contingent on successful negotiations with Tricon for construction of the Project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and adoption.

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on October 18, 2022 the City Council of the City of El Cerrito passed this Resolution by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

IN WITNESS of this action, I sign this document and affix the corporate seal of the City of El Cerrito on October , 2022.
________________________
Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
APPROVED:

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Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 5.N.

Date: October 18, 2022
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
Subject: Budget Amendment for City Hall Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program to appropriate $58,721 from the General Fund balance to replace the electric vehicle (EV) charging station at City Hall.

BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
The EV charging station at City Hall has reached the end of its useful life and is no longer supported by the vendor. In March 2022, as part of the FY 2021-22 Mid-Year Budget Update, the City Council amended the annual budget to appropriate $70,000 from the General Fund balance to replace the EV charging station (Resolution 2022- 14). This included $20,000 for engineering and construction management and $50,000 for the construction contract. Of the total amount appropriated by the City Council, $2,745 was spent for engineering services in FY 2021-22. The remaining unencumbered amount of $67,255 went back to the General Fund balance at the end of FY 2021-22.

City staff and consultants have completed the evaluation and design to replace the existing charging station. The work includes upgrading and relocating the charging station next to the existing curb ramp in the parking lot and sealing and restriping of the parking lot to meet accessibility standards. The estimated cost to complete this work is as follows:

MCE EV Charging Program Contract $26,721
Parking Lot Sealing & Restriping Contract $20,000
Contingency $5,000
Bidding & Construction Management Services $7,000
Total $58,721
City staff requested proposals from contractors and the MCE EV Charging Program in accordance with the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act of the California Public Contract Code for public projects of $60,000 or less. The lowest cost proposal received for replacing the charging station was from MCE EV Charging Program in the amount of $26,721, incorporating a rebate of $7,000.

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In addition, City staff will seek proposals and engage other contractors to perform the parking lot sealing and restriping, with an estimated cost of $20,000. The City Manager’s purchasing authority is $100,000 for Public Works projects and, therefore, does not require City Council approval for execution of these construction contracts.

Finally, the estimated cost includes $5,000 for construction contract contingency and $7,000 for bidding and construction management costs.

An appropriation in the amount of $58,721 from the General Fund Balance is requested to complete the work.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
The proposed action would fulfill the City's Strategic Plan Goal D: Develop and Rehabilitate Public Facilities as Community Focal Points by addressing ongoing and deferred maintenance of facilities; and Goal F: Foster Environmental Sustainability Citywide by providing facilities that promote clean transportation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
The project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 because the project involves a repair to an existing facility involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that presently existing. More specifically, restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged facilities to meet current standards of public health and safety, unless it is determined that the damage was substantial and resulted from an environmental hazard such as an earthquake, landslide, or flood, is exempt from CEQA.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
City staff is requesting $58,721 from the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance to complete the work associated with the replacement of the EV charging station at City Hall as approved by City Council in March 2022.

At the end of FY 2021-22, the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance was $7.2 million, and the unaudited projected FY 2022-22 General Fund balance is $8 million (including American Rescue Plan Act funds), for an estimated total of $15.2 million General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds are eligible for infrastructure maintenance and repair projects of this type.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed action and found that legal considerations have been addressed.

Reviewed by:

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Agenda Item No. 5.N.

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution
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RESOLUTION 2022-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 ADOPTED BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO APPROPRIATE $58,721 FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE TO

REPLACE THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATION AT CITY HALL WHEREAS, the EV charging station at City Hall has reached the end of its useful life and is no longer supported by the vendor; and
WHEREAS, in March 2022 as part of the FY 2021-22 Mid-Year Budget Update, the City Council amended the annual budget to appropriate $70,000 from the General Fund balance to replace the EV charging station (Resolution 2022-14); and WHEREAS, of the amount appropriated by the City Council, $2,745 was spent for engineering services in FY 2021-22 and the remaining unencumbered amount of $67,255 went back to the General Fund balance at the end of FY 2021-22; and WHEREAS, a budget amendment is requested to complete the replacement of the EV charging station in FY 2022-23; and
WHEREAS, the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) because the project involves a repair to an existing facility involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that presently existing.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that it hereby amends the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program to appropriate $58,721 from the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance to complete work associated with the replacement of the EV charging station at City Hall; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and adoption.

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on October 18, 2022 the City Council of the City of El Cerrito passed this Resolution by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 5.O.

Date: October 18, 2022
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
Subject: Establish Speed Limits for Ten Speed Zones on Ashbury Avenue, Barrett Avenue, Colusa Avenue, Fairmount Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, Moeser Lane and Sea View Drive

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution establishing the speed limits for 10 speed zones to allow for enforcement of these limits using radar, lidar and other electronic devices in conformance with State of California requirements.

BACKGROUND
Engineering and Traffic Surveys (“speed surveys”) are required to establish speed limits on streets that are functionally classified as collector and arterial streets and where speed enforcement involves the use of radar, lidar or other electronic speed measuring devices. These surveys must be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and standards provided in the California Vehicle Code (CVC) and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD). If a speed survey meeting these requirements has not been performed, evidence of a speeding violation using electronic speed measuring devices is not admissible in court.

A speed zone is a segment of roadway on which a speed limit has been established as reasonable and safe based on a speed survey. The CVC requires that the speed surveys be updated every seven years. The renewal period for the speed survey may be further extended to ten years if a registered engineer conducts a review and determines that no significant changes in roadway or traffic conditions have occurred since the date of the last survey.

City staff engaged W-Trans, one of our on-call transportation engineering firms, to prepare new speed surveys for 15 street segments. Speed surveys for the other street segments in the City were previously performed in 2018.

ANALYSIS
W-Trans performed the speed surveys in accordance with the requirements set forth in the CVC, CA-MUTCD and established traffic engineering practices. The report prepared by W-Trans including signed and stamped speed surveys is attached and recommends establishing the following speed limits:

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Speed Zone Speed Limit
(miles per hour)
Ashbury Avenue - Fairmount Avenue to South City Limits 25 Ashbury Avenue - Moeser Lane to Fairmount Avenue 25
Barrett Avenue - West City Limits to Arlington Boulevard 25 Colusa Avenue - Eureka Avenue to Terrace Drive 25
Fairmount Avenue - Carlson Boulevard to Richmond Street 25 Fairmount Avenue - Richmond Street to Colusa Avenue 25
Lincoln Avenue - Richmond Street to Ashbury Avenue 25/15 Moeser Lane - Navellier Street‐Avis Drive to Arlington Boulevard 25 Moeser Lane - San Pablo Avenue to Navellier Street‐Avis Drive 25 Sea View Drive - Colusa Avenue to Eureka Avenue 25
The speed surveys include consideration of prevailing speeds, collision records, pace, and traffic and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver. The CA-MUTCD requires that the appropriate speed limit be determined based on the 85th-percentile speed. When the speeds of all motorists at one location are ranked from slowest to fastest, the 85th-percentile speed separates the slower 85 percent from the fastest 15 percent, who typically pose the greatest safety hazard. Experience has shown that 85 percent of drivers operate at speeds which are reasonable and prudent for the specific roadway conditions, regardless of speed limit signs or enforcement.

While speed limits should generally be set at the nearest 5-miles per hour (mph) increment to the 85th-percentile speed, the speed limit can be reduced by 5-mph from the nearest increment based on other factors such as frequent driveways, pedestrian activity, the need for speed limits to remain within the pace, or 10-mph range with the highest number of sample points, or a collision rate that exceeds the Statewide average for similar facilities. This method and procedure are widely accepted by engineers, law enforcement agencies and the court. For cases in which the nearest 5-mph increment of the 85th percentile speed would require a rounding up, then the speed limit may be rounded down to the nearest 5-mph increment below the 85th-percentile speed, but no further reduction is allowed.

Based on the speed surveys prepared, W-Trans is recommending that the current speed limit of 25 miles per hour (mph) be maintained in 10 zones listed above. W-Trans recommends that the existing school speed zone of 15 mph on Lincoln Avenue between Ashbury Avenue and 500 feet west of Ashbury Avenue be maintained as well. City staff recommends that the City Council establish the recommended speed limit for these zones to allow for enforcement using radar, lidar or other electronic devices in Agenda Packet Page 80 of 219
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conformance with the State of California requirements.

Upon request from City staff, W-Trans deferred from making recommendations for the following five segments to await further clarification from the State of California regarding the proper interpretation of Assembly Bill 43 (AB43) which establishes new guidance on setting speed limits under certain conditions:
 Arlington Boulevard from Cutting Boulevard to Thors Bay Road  Carlson Boulevard from North City Limits to San Pablo Avenue  Central Avenue from San Pablo Avenue to West City Limits  Colusa Avenue from Fairmount Avenue to Eureka Avenue
 Key Boulevard from Elm Street to North City Limits
The initial data collected for these five zones indicated that current speed limits may have to be increased if AB 43 is not considered. The City is not required to adopt a speed limit that is consistent with a speed survey, and in the case of those zones where a higher speed limit may be indicated, the City may choose to retain the current speed limit. This does not mean that the speed limit along these roadways is no longer enforceable, but that the City must enforce the speed limit through other methods, such as pacing and estimating. Since the prima facie speed limit established in the CVC for residential districts would apply to these zones, no action by the City Council is required at this time. City staff will continue to monitor AB 43 and opportunities to establish a 25- mph speed limit that is enforceable by electronic means, which tends to be more efficient and effective.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
Approval of the proposed speed zones is consistent with El Cerrito Strategic Plan Goal E - Ensure the public's health and safety.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section does not apply to this report.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Given that none of the speed limit signs will need to be changed, there is no cost associated with implementation of this resolution.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City Clerk will certify the resolution and file it with the Contra Costa Superior Court and El Cerrito Police Department.

The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed action and found that legal considerations have been addressed.

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Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Exhibit A to Resolution

3. W-Trans Report
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RESOLUTION 2022-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO RESOLUTION

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO ESTABLISHING SPEED

LIMITS FOR TEN SPEED ZONES ON ASHBURY AVENUE, BARRETT AVENUE,

COLUSA AVENUE, FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, LINCOLN AVENUE, MOESER LANE AND

SEA VIEW DRIVE
WHEREAS, Engineering and Traffic Surveys (“speed surveys”) are required to establish speed limits on streets that are functionally classified as collector or arterial and where speed enforcement involves the use of radar, lidar or other electronic speed measuring devices; and
WHEREAS, City staff engaged W-Trans to prepare updated speed surveys; and WHEREAS, W-Trans prepared the speed surveys in accordance with the requirements set forth in the California Vehicle Code (CVC), California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD) and established traffic engineering practices; and WHEREAS, the Public Works and Police Departments have reviewed the speed survey recommendations.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that hereby establishes the following speed limits based on the speed surveys, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference, to allow for enforcement of these limits using radar, lidar or other electronic devices in conformance with State of California requirements:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the El Cerrito City Council hereby establishes a school zone speed limit of 15 miles on Lincoln Avenue, 500 feet west of Ashbury Avenue; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public Works Director/City Engineer is authorized to post speed limits as appropriate in accordance with this resolution; and Speed Zone Speed Limit
(miles per hour)
Ashbury Avenue - Fairmount Avenue to South City Limits 25 Ashbury Avenue - Moeser Lane to Fairmount Avenue 25
Barrett Avenue - West City Limits to Arlington Boulevard 25 Colusa Avenue - Eureka Avenue to Terrace Drive 25
Fairmount Avenue - Carlson Boulevard to Richmond Street 25 Fairmount Avenue - Richmond Street to Colusa Avenue 25
Lincoln Avenue - Richmond Street to Ashbury Avenue 25
Moeser Lane - Navellier Street‐Avis Drive to Arlington Boulevard 25 Moeser Lane - San Pablo Avenue to Navellier Street‐Avis Drive 25 Sea View Drive - Colusa Avenue to Eureka Avenue 25
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is directed to file certified copies of this resolution with the Contra Costa Superior Court and El Cerrito Police Department; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and adoption.

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on October 18, 2022 the City Council of the City of El Cerrito passed this Resolution by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

Posted Limit: 25
Width: 80 feet
Lanes: 2
Configuration:

Parking:

Bike Facility:

Sidewalks:

Land Use:

Classificaiton:

Character:

Terrain:

Volume (ADT): vpd Vehicles Sampled: 206
Segment Length: 0.4 miles 85th Percentile Speed: 32 mph Collisions: 0 crashes Mean (50th Percentile) Speed: 28 mph Evaluation Period: 2 years Pace: 24-33 mph
Collision Rate: 0.00 c/mvm (collisions per million vehicle miles) Percent in Pace: 87.0% Statewide Average Rate*: 1.60 c/mvm
Conditions Not Readily Apparent to the Driver:
* Source: Department of California, 2018 Collision Data on California State Highways Conclusions and Recommendations
Ashbury Avenue has a calculated 85th percentile speed of 32 mph, with the nearest 5-mph increment being 30 mph. On the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation and considering the conditions not readily apparent to the driver, it is recommended that the posted speed limit of 25 mph be retained in accordance with the provisions of Section 627, 22357, 22358 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code . 25 mph
Recommended Kenneth Jeong, P.E. (TE # 2787)
Speed Limit
October 3, 2022
Date
This residential street has frequent driveways and substantial pedestrian activity. Harding Elementary School is located along this segment.

Minor Arterial
Urban
Flat
Observations and Evaluation
4,900
(Additional details provided on the next sheet.)
Street Conditions
Divided
Both Sides
Both Sides
Residential
Bike lane both sides
City of El Cerrito
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Ashbury Avenue Fairmount Avenue South City Limits
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Street: From: To:

Northbound Southbound
Date Data Collected: Start Time: Weather:

Day of the Week: End Time: Recorder:
10/15/2021 11:30 Clear/Dry
Friday 12:10 NDS
Ashbury Avenue Fairmount Avenue South City Limits
0 2
4 6
8 10
12 14
16 18
Number Recorded
Speed
Speed Profile
Southbound Northbound

0.0 10.0

20.0 30.0

40.0 50.0

60.0 70.0

80.0 90.0
100.0
Percent
Speed
Cumulative Speed Profile
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Street: From: To:

Posted Limit: 25
Width: 38 feet
Lanes: 2
Configuration:

Parking:

Bike Facility:

Sidewalks:

Land Use:

Classificaiton:

Character:

Terrain:

Volume (ADT): vpd Vehicles Sampled: 223
Segment Length: 0.9 miles 85th Percentile Speed: 29 mph Collisions: 1 crash Mean (50th Percentile) Speed: 26 mph Evaluation Period: 2 years Pace: 22-31 mph
Collision Rate: 0.30 c/mvm (collisions per million vehicle miles) Percent in Pace: 91.0% Statewide Average Rate*: 1.60 c/mvm
Conditions Not Readily Apparent to the Driver:
* Source: Department of California, 2018 Collision Data on California State Highways Conclusions and Recommendations
Ashbury Avenue has a calculated 85th percentile speed of 29 mph, and the nearest 5-mph increment is 30 mph.

On the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation and considering the conditions not readily apparent to the driver, it is recommended that the posted speed limit of 25 mph be retained in accordance with the provisions of Section 627, 22357, 22358 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code . 25 mph
Recommended Kenneth Jeong, P.E. (TE # 2787)
Speed Limit
October 3, 2022
Date
This residential street has frequent driveways and substantial pedestrian activity. El Cerrito High School is located along this segment.

Major Collector
Urban
Flat
Observations and Evaluation
5,000
(Additional details provided on the next sheet.)
Street Conditions
Undivided
Both Sides
Bike route both sides
Both Sides
Residential
City of El Cerrito
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Ashbury Avenue Moeser Lane Fairmount Avenue
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Street: From: To:

Northbound Southbound
Date Data Collected: Start Time: Weather:

Day of the Week: End Time: Recorder: Thursday 3:45 NDS
10/7/2021 2:50 Clear/Dry
Ashbury Avenue Moeser Lane Fairmount Avenue
0 2
4 6
8 10
12 14
16 Number Recorded
Speed
Speed Profile
Southbound Northbound

0.0 10.0

20.0 30.0

40.0 50.0

60.0 70.0

80.0 90.0
100.0
Percent
Speed
Cumulative Speed Profile
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Street: From: To:

Posted Limit: 25
Width: 36 feet
Lanes: 2
Configuration:

Parking:

Bike Facility:

Sidewalks:

Land Use:

Classificaiton:

Character:

Terrain:

Volume (ADT): vpd Vehicles Sampled: 149
Segment Length: 0.8 miles 85th Percentile Speed: 31 mph Collisions: 3 crashes Mean (50th Percentile) Speed: 28 mph Evaluation Period: 2 years Pace: 23-32 mph
Collision Rate: 1.42 c/mvm (collisions per million vehicle miles) Percent in Pace: 90.0% Statewide Average Rate*: 1.60 c/mvm
Conditions Not Readily Apparent to the Driver:
* Source: Department of California, 2018 Collision Data on California State Highways Conclusions and Recommendations
Barrett Avenue has a calculated 85th percentile speed of 31 mph, and the nearest 5-mph increment is 30 mph.

On the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation and considering the conditions not readily apparent to the driver, it is recommended that the posted speed limit of 25 mph be retained in accordance with the provisions of Section 627, 22357, 22358 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code . 25 mph
Recommended Kenneth Jeong, P.E. (TE # 2787)
Speed Limit
October 3, 2022
Date
Roadway curves match topography and limit sight distance. Surrounding land uses are residential with frequent driveways and pedestrian activity. The Little Tree Montessori School, Mu Mundo Preschool and Tassajara Park are all located along this segment.

Minor Arterial
Urban
Hilly
Observations and Evaluation
3,600
(Additional details provided on the next sheet.)
Street Conditions
Undivided
Both Sides
None
Both Sides
Residential
City of El Cerrito
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Barrett Avenue West City Limits Arlington Boulevard
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Street: From: To:

Eastbound Westbound
Date Data Collected: Start Time: Weather:

Day of the Week: End Time: Recorder: Thursday 12:45 NDS 10/7/2021 11:45 Clear/Dry
Barrett Avenue West City Limits Arlington Boulevard
0 2
4 6
8 10
12 14
Number Recorded
Speed
Speed Profile
Westbound Eastbound

0.0 10.0

20.0 30.0

40.0 50.0

60.0 70.0

80.0 90.0
100.0
Percent
Speed
Cumulative Speed Profile
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Street: From: To:

Posted Limit: 25
Width: 36 feet
Lanes: 2
Configuration:

Parking:

Bike Facility:

Sidewalks:

Land Use:

Classificaiton:

Character:

Terrain:

Volume (ADT): vpd Vehicles Sampled: 110
Segment Length: 0.3 miles 85th Percentile Speed: 25 mph Collisions: 0 crashes Mean (50th Percentile) Speed: 22 mph Evaluation Period: 2 years Pace: 17-26 mph
Collision Rate: 0.00 c/mvm (collisions per million vehicle miles) Percent in Pace: 95.0% Statewide Average Rate*: 1.60 c/mvm
Conditions Not Readily Apparent to the Driver:
* Source: Department of California, 2018 Collision Data on California State Highways Conclusions and Recommendations
Colusa Avenue has a calculated 85th percentile speed of 25 mph. On the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, it is recommended that the posted speed limit of 25 mph be retained in accordance with the provisions of Section 627, 22357, 22358 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code . 25 mph
Recommended Kenneth Jeong, P.E. (TE # 2787)
Speed Limit
October 3, 2022
Date
This segment is hilly and curvy, limiting the sight distance at certain locations. Surrounding land uses are residential with frequent driveways and pedestrian activity.

Major Collector
Urban
Hilly
Observations and Evaluation
1,900
(Additional details provided on the next sheet.)
Street Conditions
Undivided
Both Sides
None
Both Sides
Residential
City of El Cerrito
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Colusa Avenue Eureka Avenue Terrace Drive
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Street: From: To:

Northbound Southbound
Date Data Collected: Start Time: Weather:

Day of the Week: End Time: Recorder: Friday 12:30 NDS
10/15/2021 11:10 Clear/Dry
Colusa Avenue Eureka Avenue Terrace Drive
0 2
4 6
8 10
12 Number Recorded
Speed
Speed Profile
Southbound Northbound

0.0 10.0

20.0 30.0

40.0 50.0

60.0 70.0

80.0 90.0
100.0
Percent
Speed
Cumulative Speed Profile
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Street: From: To:

Posted Limit: 25
Width: 48 feet
Lanes: 2
Configuration:

Parking:

Bike Facility:

Sidewalks:

Land Use:

Classificaiton:

Character:

Terrain:

Volume (ADT): vpd Vehicles Sampled: 156
Segment Length: 0.2 miles 85th Percentile Speed: 32 mph Collisions: 3 crashes Mean (50th Percentile) Speed: 27 mph Evaluation Period: 2 years Pace: 23-32 mph
Collision Rate: 3.05 c/mvm (collisions per million vehicle miles) Percent in Pace: 81.0% Statewide Average Rate*: 1.60 c/mvm
Conditions Not Readily Apparent to the Driver:
* Source: Department of California, 2018 Collision Data on California State Highways Conclusions and Recommendations
Fairmount Avenue has a calculated 85th percentile speed of 32 mph; the nearest 5-mph increment is 30 mph. On the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation and considering the conditions not readily apparent to the driver, it is recommended that the posted speed limit of 25 mph be retained in accordance with the provisions of Section 627, 22357, 22358 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code . 25 mph
Recommended Kenneth Jeong, P.E. (TE # 2787)
Speed Limit
October 3, 2022
Date
This roadway segment has a crash rate which is higher than the statewide average. Surrounding land uses are commercial with frequent pedestrian activity. The El Cerrito Plaza BART Station and El Cerrito Plaza Shopping Center are located along this segment.

Other Principal Arterial
Urban
Flat
Observations and Evaluation
6,700
(Additional details provided on the next sheet.)
Street Conditions
Portion Divided
Both Sides
None
Both Sides
Mixed
City of El Cerrito
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Fairmount Avenue Carlson Boulevard Richmond Street
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Street: From: To:

Eastbound Westbound
Date Data Collected: Start Time: Weather:

Day of the Week: End Time: Recorder: Friday 1:45 NDS
10/15/2021 12:45 Clear/Dry
Fairmount Avenue Carlson Boulevard Richmond Street
0 2
4 6
8 10
12 14
Number Recorded
Speed
Speed Profile
Westbound Eastbound

0.0 10.0

20.0 30.0

40.0 50.0

60.0 70.0

80.0 90.0
100.0
Percent
Speed
Cumulative Speed Profile
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Street: From: To:

Posted Limit: 25
Width: 40 feet
Lanes: 2
Configuration:

Parking:

Bike Facility:

Sidewalks:

Land Use:

Classificaiton:

Character:

Terrain:

Volume (ADT): vpd Vehicles Sampled: 205
Segment Length: 0.4 miles 85th Percentile Speed: 23 mph Collisions: 0 crashes Mean (50th Percentile) Speed: 20 mph Evaluation Period: 2 years Pace: 16-25 mph
Collision Rate: 0.00 c/mvm (collisions per million vehicle miles) Percent in Pace: 92.0% Statewide Average Rate*: 1.60 c/mvm
Conditions Not Readily Apparent to the Driver:
* Source: Department of California, 2018 Collision Data on California State Highways Conclusions and Recommendations
Fairmount Avenue has a calculated 85th percentile speed of 23 mph. On the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, it is recommended that the posted speed limit of 25 mph be retained in accordance with the provisions of Section 627, 22357, 22358 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code . 25 mph
Recommended Kenneth Jeong, P.E. (TE # 2787)
Speed Limit
October 3, 2022
Date
Surrounding land uses are residential with frequent driveways and pedestrian activity. Harding Elementary School and the Upper Fairmount Shopping District are located along this segment.

Other Principal Arterial
Urban
Hilly
Observations and Evaluation
5,400
(Additional details provided on the next sheet.)
Street Conditions
Undivided
Both Sides
Bike route both sides
Both Sides
Mixed
City of El Cerrito
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Fairmount Avenue Richmond Street Colusa Avenue
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Street: From: To:

Eastbound Westbound
Date Data Collected: Start Time: Weather:

Day of the Week: End Time: Recorder: Friday 1:35 NDS
10/15/2021 1:00 Clear/Dry
Fairmount Avenue Richmond Street Colusa Avenue
0 2
4 6
8 10
12 14
16 Number Recorded
Speed
Speed Profile
Westbound Eastbound

0.0 10.0

20.0 30.0

40.0 50.0

60.0 70.0

80.0 90.0
100.0
Percent
Speed
Cumulative Speed Profile
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Street: From: To:

Posted Limit: 25
Width: 30 feet
Lanes: 2
Configuration:

Parking: Some Restrictions
Bike Facility:

Sidewalks:

Land Use:

Classificaiton:

Character:

Terrain:

Volume (ADT): vpd Vehicles Sampled: 110
Segment Length: 0.2 miles 85th Percentile Speed: 26 mph Collisions: 1 crash Mean (50th Percentile) Speed: 22 mph Evaluation Period: 2 years Pace: 17-26 mph
Collision Rate: 7.66 c/mvm (collisions per million vehicle miles) Percent in Pace: 88.0% Statewide Average Rate*: 1.60 c/mvm
Conditions Not Readily Apparent to the Driver:
* Source: Department of California, 2018 Collision Data on California State Highways Conclusions and Recommendations
Lincoln Avenue has a calculated 85th percentile speed of 26 mph. However, the collision rate of 7.66 c/mvm exceeds the statewide average for similar facilities. It is recommended that the existing 25-mph speed limit be retained. Further, it is recommended that the school zone between Ashbury Avenue and 500 feet west of Ashbury Avenue be posted at 15 mph in accordance with the provisions of Sections 627, 22357, 22358 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code .

Recommended Kenneth Jeong, P.E. (TE # 2787)
Speed Limit
October 3, 2022
Date
Observations and Evaluation
Street Conditions
Undivided
None
Both Sides
Residential
25 mph/15 mph
School Zone
City of El Cerrito
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Lincoln Avenue Richmond Street Ashbury Avenue
This roadway segment has a crash rate which is higher than the statewide average. Surrounding land uses are residential with frequent driveways and pedestrian activity. El Cerrito High School is located along this segment.

Local
Urban
900
Hilly
(Additional details provided on the next sheet.)
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Street: From: To:

Eastbound Westbound
Date Data Collected: Start Time: Weather:

Day of the Week: End Time: Recorder: Friday 3:20 NDS
10/15/2021 1:40 Clear/Dry
Lincoln Avenue Richmond Street Ashbury Avenue
0 1
2 3
4 5
6 7
8 9
Number Recorded
Speed
Speed Profile
Westbound Eastbound

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Posted Limit: 25
Width: 52 feet
Lanes: 2
Configuration: Portion Divided
Parking: Some Restrictions
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Volume (ADT): vpd Vehicles Sampled: 213
Segment Length: 0.6 miles 85th Percentile Speed: 32 mph Collisions: 2 crashes Mean (50th Percentile) Speed: 28 mph Evaluation Period: 2 years Pace: 23-32 mph
Collision Rate: 0.80 c/mvm (collisions per million vehicle miles) Percent in Pace: 80.0% Statewide Average Rate*: 1.60 c/mvm
Conditions Not Readily Apparent to the Driver:
* Source: Department of California, 2018 Collision Data on California State Highways Conclusions and Recommendations
Moeser Lane has a calculated 85th percentile speed of 32 mph, and the nearest 5-mph increment is 30 mph. On the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation and considering the conditions not readily apparent to the driver, it is recommended that the posted speed limit of 25 mph be retained in accordance with the provisions of Section 627, 22357, 22358 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code . 25 mph
Recommended Kenneth Jeong, P.E. (TE # 2787)
Speed Limit
October 3, 2022
Date
Hilly terrain can obstruct sight lines in several locations, including areas with gaps in the sidewalk where pedestrians may be walking in the street. Surrounding land uses are residential with frequent driveways and pedestrian activity. Prospect Sierra School is along this segment.

Minor Arterial
Urban
Hilly
Observations and Evaluation
5,700
(Additional details provided on the next sheet.)
Street Conditions
None
Discontinuous
Residential
City of El Cerrito
Engineering and Traffic Survey
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Eastbound Westbound
Date Data Collected: Start Time: Weather:

Day of the Week: End Time: Recorder: Thursday 11:55 NDS 10/14/2021 11:00 Clear/Dry
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Street: From: To:

Posted Limit: 25
Width: 40 - 80 feet
Lanes: 2
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Parking: Some Restrictions
Bike Facility:

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Volume (ADT): vpd Vehicles Sampled: 219
Segment Length: 0.8 miles 85th Percentile Speed: 30 mph Collisions: 3 crashes Mean (50th Percentile) Speed: 27 mph Evaluation Period: 2 years Pace: 22-31 mph
Collision Rate: 0.62 c/mvm (collisions per million vehicle miles) Percent in Pace: 89.0% Statewide Average Rate*: 1.60 c/mvm
Conditions Not Readily Apparent to the Driver:
* Source: Department of California, 2018 Collision Data on California State Highways Conclusions and Recommendations
Moeser Lane has a calculated 85th percentile speed of 30 mph, for which the nearest 5-mph increment is 30 mph. On the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation and considering the conditions not readily apparent to the driver, it is recommended that the posted speed limit of 25 mph be retained in accordance with the provisions of Section 627, 22357, 22358 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code . 25 mph
Recommended Kenneth Jeong, P.E. (TE # 2787)
Speed Limit
October 3, 2022
Date
Surrounding land uses are residential with frequent driveways and pedestrian activity. The El Cerrito Community Center, Cerrito Vista Park and Invictus Academy of Richmond are all located along this segment.

Minor Arterial
Urban
Flat
Observations and Evaluation
8,300
(Additional details provided on the next sheet.)
Street Conditions
Divided
Bike lane both sides
Both Sides
Mixed
City of El Cerrito
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Moeser Lane San Pablo Avenue Navellier Street-Avis Dr
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Street: From: To:

Eastbound Westbound
Date Data Collected: Start Time: Weather:

Day of the Week: End Time: Recorder: Thursday 1:00 NDS
10/14/2021 12:15 Clear/Dry
Moeser Lane San Pablo Avenue Navellier Street-Avis Dr
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Posted Limit: 25
Width: 28 feet
Lanes: 2
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Volume (ADT): vpd Vehicles Sampled: 111
Segment Length: 0.4 miles 85th Percentile Speed: 28 mph Collisions: 1 crash Mean (50th Percentile) Speed: 24 mph Evaluation Period: 2 years Pace: 20-29 mph
Collision Rate: 2.00 c/mvm (collisions per million vehicle miles) Percent in Pace: 82.0% Statewide Average Rate*: 1.60 c/mvm
Conditions Not Readily Apparent to the Driver:
* Source: Department of California, 2018 Collision Data on California State Highways Conclusions and Recommendations
Sea View Drive has a calculated 85th percentile speed of 28 mph, and the nearest 5-mph increment is 30 mph.

To keep the speed limit within the pace of 20-29 mph, on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation and considering the conditions not readily apparent to the driver, it is recommended that the posted speed limit of 25 mph be retained in accordance with the provisions of Section 627, 22357, 22358 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code .
25 mph
Recommended Kenneth Jeong, P.E. (TE # 2787)
Speed Limit
October 3, 2022
Date
This roadway segment has a crash rate which is higher than the statewide average. Surrounding land uses are residential with frequent driveways and pedestrian activity. A speed limit based solely on critical speed would be outside of the pace.

Major Collector
Urban
Hilly
Observations and Evaluation
1,700
(Additional details provided on the next sheet.)
Street Conditions
Undivided
Both Sides
None
Both Sides
Residential
City of El Cerrito
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Sea View Drive Colusa Avenue Eureka Avenue
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Northbound Southbound
Date Data Collected: Start Time: Weather:

Day of the Week: End Time: Recorder: Thursday 2:45 NDS
10/14/2021 1:30 Clear/Dry
Sea View Drive Colusa Avenue Eureka Avenue
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TRAFFIC ENGINEERING

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
October 3, 2022
Prepared for the City of El Cerrito
Submitted by
W-Trans
Final Engineering and Traffic Surveys
for the City of El Cerrito
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Study Procedure......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Recommendations.................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Study Participants and References...................................................................................................................................... 6 Table

1. Summary of Engineering and Traffic Surveys................................................................................................................... 5 Appendices
A. Average Daily Traffic Count Sheets
B. Radar Speed Surveys
C. Engineering and Traffic Survey Forms - Attached as Exhibit A to the Resolution
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Introduction
This report provides background and presents the results of the analysis performed while preparing consolidated Engineering and Traffic Surveys along 10 street segments in the City of El Cerrito. These surveys were performed in compliance with the current laws and practices of the State of California, which require that an Engineering and Traffic Survey be completed to establish radar enforceable speed limits under certain conditions.

Chapter 7 of Division 11 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) deals with speed laws. Basically, the CVC indicates that prima facie speed limits on roadways are 25 miles per hour (mph) in residential and business districts and 15 mph at railroad grade crossings, highway intersections with sight restrictions, and on any alley. Section 22349 currently sets the maximum speed limit at 65 mph and sets the maximum speed limit on a two-lane undivided highway at 55 mph. The CVC also allows for intermediate speed limits. Section 22357 indicates that whenever a local jurisdiction
…determines upon the basis of an Engineering and Traffic Survey that a speed greater than 25 mph would facilitate the orderly movement of vehicular traffic and would be reasonable and safe…, the local authority may by ordinance determine and declare a prima facie speed limit of 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or 60 mph…, whichever is found most appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic and is reasonable and safe.

Similarly, Section 22358 allows local jurisdictions to decrease a prima facie 65-mph speed limit by ordinance to 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, or 60 mph based on an Engineering and Traffic Survey, if such speed is found to be appropriate, reasonable, and safe.

The Engineering and Traffic Survey is defined in Section 627 of the CVC as being a survey of highway and traffic conditions in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation for use by the State and Local authorities. In the Engineering and Traffic Survey, consideration must be made for prevailing speeds, collision records, highway traffic, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver. The California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (CA-MUTCD) contains two methods for conducting an Engineering and Traffic Survey: one for State Highways, and one for City and County Through Highways, Arterials, and Collector Roads and Local Streets. Recommendations contained in the CA-MUTCD have been used in the preparation of this report.

In addition to the above requirements, Section 40802 of the CVC, the “speed trap” law, as amended effective January 2, 2018, indicates that radar cannot be used to enforce a speed limit unless the speed limit is justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey which was conducted within the last seven years, though this time frame may be extended to ten years if a review is performed by a registered engineer and a determination made that there have been no significant changes to the roadway or traffic conditions. Such an interim review has been made for two segments covered by this report.

This report and the procedures used to formulate its recommendations fully meet the requirements of the CVC and the CA-MUTCD and will allow the El Cerrito Police Department to continue enforcing speed limits with the use of radar along applicable roadway segments.

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Study Procedure
Selection of Locations
The main objective of this study was to analyze 10 street segments in the City of El Cerrito and to recommend appropriate speed limits for each of these street segments consistent with the laws and practices of the State of California.

Conducting the Radar Surveys
Radar surveys were collected on street sections where the traffic speeds, the traffic volumes, the street width, or other significant factors were different from an adjacent section. Thus, a major arterial may require speed surveys for several segments to account for changes in these factors whereas a minor street with consistency in these areas may be sufficiently evaluated with just one survey. Each of the radar speed surveys was collected by a person stationed inconspicuously along the street, either from a standing position outside the travel way or from a parked, unmarked vehicle. An effort was made to ensure that the presence of the person or vehicle in no way affected the speed of the traffic being surveyed. Field information was recorded on forms and later coded for computer analysis. Part 2 of the CA-MUTCD indicates that it is desirable to have a minimum sample size of 100 vehicles for a speed zone survey. For low volume roadways this may result in excessive survey periods, so a smaller survey is adequate though in no case should it contain less than 50 vehicles. Copies of traffic count data and radar speed surveys are provided in Appendices A and B respectively.

Analysis of Data
Observed conditions include the direction of travel and number of vehicles surveyed, the date and day of the week, and the time period during which the survey was conducted. The existing posted speed limit is also noted.

Calculated values include the 50th percentile speed, the 85th percentile speed, the 10-mph pace speed, the percent of vehicles observed within the 10-mph pace speed, the range of speeds observed, and the total number of vehicles observed. An explanation of these terms follows.

The 50th percentile speed is that speed above and below which 50 percent of the sample speeds lie. This is also known as the median or middle speed.

The 85th percentile or critical speed is that speed at or below which 85 percent of the observed vehicles were traveling. It is assumed that most drivers will drive at reasonable speeds without the benefit of any speed limits, speed signs, or enforcement. The behavior of traffic is a good indication of the appropriate speed limit that should apply on a specific section of a highway. It is generally felt that at least 85 percent of the drivers operate at speeds which are reasonable and prudent for the conditions pertaining to each situation. Therefore, the 85th percentile speed of a spot speed survey is the primary indicator of a speed limit which might be imposed subject to the secondary factors of collision experience, traffic volumes, road features or other special situations.

The pace is the 10-mph increment of observed speeds which contains the greatest number of vehicles. In nearly all cases, the 85th percentile speed and the recommended speed limit lie somewhere within the pace, frequently in the middle to upper ranges. This is another indicator that traffic engineers use to determine appropriate speed limits.

The percent (of vehicles) in the pace speed is an indication of the bunching of vehicular speeds. Ideally, if all vehicles were traveling at or about the same speed, there would be a reduced likelihood of traffic collisions. In speed limit analysis, the higher the percent of vehicles within the pace speed, the more optimal the speed Agenda Packet Page 110 of 219
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distribution. The percent in the pace is often between 60 and 80 percent, though in this case only one of the 10 segments had less than 80 percent of the vehicles in the pace, and four had more than 90 percent of vehicles in the pace.

Vehicles observed is the total number of vehicles surveyed during the spot speed survey.

Driving the Streets
A final field check involves an experienced traffic engineered registered in the State of California driving each street surveyed while “floating” with prevailing traffic to determine the speed of traffic which is reasonable from the driver’s viewpoint. The traffic engineer is equipped with the previously described data analysis and is particularly cognizant of the 85th percentile speed and the pace speeds. The engineer evaluates the appropriateness of the 85th percentile speed and adds the perspective of human judgement to the speed limit setting process. Such factors as roadside land use, the number and location of driveways, parked vehicles, emergency shoulder areas, schools, and playgrounds, areas frequented by pedestrians, horizontal and vertical alignment of the roadway, super-elevation, intersection spacing, visibility and control, landscaping and numerous other less tangible factors, all go into the judgment producing a final recommended limit.

Collision Review
Collision histories are important factors in speed limit establishment. Before developing the final recommended limits, the engineer must be aware of collision histories, collision problems, and collision distributions. The most recent two-year period of reported collision histories available at the time of this evaluation was April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2021. Records provided by the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) for this period were reviewed prior to developing the recommendationsfor the speed limits described in this report. The collision rate is noted for all street segments. The collision history is presented both numerically and as a rate of the number of collisions per million vehicle miles. For the study segments, the collision rates vary from 0.00 to 7.66 collisions per million vehicle miles. According to 2018 Collision Data on California State Highways, Caltrans, the statewide average collision rates for various comparable facilities vary from 0.93 to 1.60 collisions per million vehicle miles for conventional suburban two-lane, three-lane, divided four-lane, and divided and undivided five-lane roadways.

The comparable statewide average rates were used as a point of comparison to determine if the collision experience on any study segment was typical of what might be expected or represented an unusually high number of collisions.

Where a study segment was found to have an above-average collision rate, consideration was given to recommending a speed limit 5 mph lower than the nearest 85th percentile speed, as allowed by state law. The presence of an above-average collision rate does not necessarily indicate justification for a reduced speed limit; however, it was reviewed in conjunction with other conditions not readily apparent to drivers to determine if a reduction in the speed limit is appropriate.

Speed Limit Recommendation Philosophy
With all of the statistics inherent in the speed survey process, there is a great deal of engineering judgment required, and to a certain extent, a philosophy implied during the establishment of speed limits. Speed limits should be reasonable and realistic regardless of the results of the field studies. Reasonable limits are those at which responsible motorists would drive without enforcement and without any signing. One cannot rely totally on this philosophy, however, as motorists tend to drive somewhat faster in residential districts away from their homes than the residents on that street would prefer. In other words, motorists tend to be more concerned about speeds near their own homes and less concerned elsewhere. This is not so much a tendency to willfully break the law or to drive unsafely, but rather a reflection of human nature, the press of time, and the use of high-performance vehicles. For this reason, speed limits on two-lane local residential streets tend to be somewhat further removed from the critical 85th percentile speed than those on multi-lane arterial and collector streets.

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Frequent changes in the limit or relatively short segments with a different limit than adjacent segments should also be avoided in the establishment of speed limits. Speed limits which change every few blocks may accurately reflect prevailing driving conditions on the roadway, but do not give motorists a reasonable opportunity to become totally aware of the lawful limit. Additionally, the constant attention to the need to change vehicular speed may detract from the attention needed for other aspects of driving. For these reasons, recommendations in this report are offered to provide consistency of limits and to discourage unsafe speeds.

The CVC and CA-MUTCD prescribe that a speed limit shall be established at the nearest 5-mph increment to the critical 85th percentile speed. The speed limit may be reduced by 5 mph from this nearest 5-mph increment based upon factors such as collision experience or other factors not readily apparent to the motorist. For cases in which the nearest 5-mph increment of the 85th percentile speed would require a rounding up, then the speed limit may be rounded down to the nearest 5-mph increment below the 85th percentile speed, but no further reduction is allowed.

It should be noted that the purpose of the Engineering and Traffic Survey is to establish a radar-enforceable speed limit. It is not, however, required that the City adopt the recommended speed limits, and in the case of those segments where a higher speed limit is indicated, the City may choose to retain the current speed limit but discontinue enforcement using radar. Other methods of speed enforcement, including pacing and estimating, may be used for enforcement where the speed limit is not consistent with what is indicated by the Engineering and Traffic Survey.

In urban areas, many major streets have more than one lane in each direction and posted speed limits, while many minor streets have low traffic volumes and are often un-posted, relying on prima facie speed limits. Streets that do not have posted speed limits should be enforced at one of two prima facie speed limits, 15 mph or 25 mph, or the maximum speed limits of 55 mph or 65 mph, whichever may apply. The prima facie speed limit of fifteen (15) mph applies to railroad grade crossings, intersections with sight restrictions, and alleys. The prima facie speed limit of 25 mph applies on any non-state highway in a business or residence district, as defined in Sections 235 and 515 of the CVC, respectively, when passing a school posted by a “SCHOOL” sign when children are traveling to or from the facility, or when passing a senior center or other facility primarily used by senior citizens. The 25-mph prima facie speed limit is radar enforceable on “local streets” based on the provisions of Section 40802 of the CVC. In the CVC, a local street is defined as one that is functionally classified as “local” on the California Road System Maps, is no more than 40 feet wide, has not more than one-half mile of uninterrupted length, and has no more than one traffic lane in each direction. Other unposted two-lane roads which do not meet the criteria described above have a maximum speed limit of 55 mph.

Assembly Bill 43
Upon request from City of El Cerrito Staff, five segments were deferred awaiting further clarification from the State of California regarding the proper interpretation of Assembly Bill 43 (AB43) which establishes relatively new guidance on setting speed limits under certain conditions. This does not mean that the speed limit along these roadways are no longer enforced; rather, that the City must enforce the speed limit through means other than radar such as pacing and estimating. These segments are:
• Arlington Boulevard from Cutting Boulevard to Thors Bay Road • Carlson Boulevard from North City Limits to San Pablo Avenue • Central Avenue from San Pablo Avenue to West City Limits • Colusa Avenue from Fairmount Avenue to Eureka Avenue
• Key Boulevard from Elm Street to North City Limits
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Recommendations
Policy on Establishing Speed Limits
In accordance with Sections 627, 22357, 22358, and 40802 of the CVC, Engineering and Traffic Surveys (E&TS) were completed to determine the recommended speed limits along each corridor. The CA-MUTCD was consulted prior to preparation of the E&TS contained in this report. Part 2, Signs, contains the policy for establishing speed limits based on an E&TS, and indicates that the speed limit shall be established at the nearest 5-mile per hour (mph) increment to the 85th-percentile speed, except that the posted speed may be reduced by 5 mph from the nearest 5-mph increment of the 85th percentile speed in compliance with CVC Sections 627 and 22358.5 and justified by an E&TS, including approval by a registered Civil or Traffic Engineer. The CA-MUTCD also includes standards for the preparation of E&TS, specifically noting that each E&TS shall consider prevailing speeds, collision records, and highway or traffic or roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver.

Recommended Speed Limits
Speed limits are recommended for each of the segments studied based on the policies described in the CVC and the CA-MUTCD. The results of the surveys are summarized below, with the existing posted speed limits and recommended speed limits for all segments tabulated in Table 1. Copies of the Engineering and Traffic Survey forms compiled from the field data and subsequent analysis are contained in Appendix C.

Table 1 – Summary of Engineering and Traffic Surveys
No. Street Segment Average Collision
Rates
Critical
Speed
Existing
Speed
Limit
Proposed
Speed
Limit
Change
in
Speed
Limit Segment State of
CA
1 Ashbury Ave (Fairmount Ave to S. City Limits) 0.00 1.60 32 25 25 0 2 Ashbury Ave (Moeser Ln to Fairmount Ave) 0.61 1.60 29 25 25 0 3 Barrett Ave (W. City Limits to Arlington Blvd) 1.42 1.60 31 25 25 0 4 Colusa Ave (Eureka Ave to Terrace Dr) 2.40 1.60 25 25 25 0 5 Fairmount Ave (Carlson Blvd to Richmond St) 4.07 1.60 32 25 25 0 6 Fairmount Ave (Richmond St to Colusa Ave) 0.63 1.60 23 25 25 0 7 Lincoln Ave (Richmond St to Ashbury Ave) 7.66 1.60 26 25/151 25/151 0 8 Moeser Ln (Navellier St to Arlington Blvd) 1.20 1.60 32 25 25 0 9 Moeser Ln (San Pablo Ave to Navellier St) 1.24 1.60 30 25 25 0 10 Sea View Dr (Colusa Ave to Eureka Ave) 2.00 1.60 28 25 25 0 Notes: Collision rates are shown in collisions per million vehicle miles; Speed is shown in miles per hour; Critical Speed = 85th Percentile
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Study Participants and References
Study Participants
Principal in Charge Dalene J. Whitlock, PE, PTOE
Senior Traffic Engineer Kenneth B. Jeong, PE
Editing/Formatting Alex Scrobonia, Hannah Yung-Boxdell
References
2018 Collision Data on California State Highways, California Department of Transportation, 2018 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, Revision 3, California Department of Transportation, 2018
California Road System (CRS) Maps, http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/tsip/hseb/crs_maps/ California Vehicle Code, State of California, 2018,
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codesTOCSelected.xhtml?tocCode=VEH&tocTitle=+Vehicle+Code+- +VEH
Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), California Highway Patrol, 2019-2021 ECE900-8
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Appendix A
Average Daily Traffic Count Sheets
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Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_002

NB SB EB WB
2,316 2,606 00
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 0 0 0 41 48 89
00:15 2 1 3 48 33 81
00:30 2 2 4 28 42 70
00:45 1 5 1 4 2 9 34 151 49 172 83 323
01:00 0 0 0 38 33 71
01:15 0 2 2 37 32 69
01:30 2 1 3 30 49 79
01:45 1 3 1 4 2 7 44 149 60 174 104 323
02:00 0 1 1 22 35 57
02:15 0 0 0 41 52 93
02:30 0 2 2 22 42 64
02:45 0 1 4 1 4 67 152 53 182 120 334
03:00 1 0 1 46 43 89
03:15 0 0 0 58 60 118
03:30 1 0 1 70 72 142
03:45 0 2 0 0 2 50 224 72 247 122 471
04:00 1 0 1 64 88 152
04:15 1 1 2 41 79 120
04:30 1 0 1 46 83 129
04:45 0 3 0 1 0 4 58 209 93 343 151 552
05:00 0 1 1 67 99 166
05:15 1 1 2 63 97 160
05:30 2 1 3 54 84 138
05:45 4 7 6 9 10 16 56 240 67 347 123 587
06:00 5 6 11 45 87 132
06:15 4 6 10 45 54 99
06:30 5 5 10 41 54 95
06:45 11 25 7 24 18 49 39 170 39 234 78 404
07:00 10 6 16 38 45 83
07:15 28 12 40 18 30 48
07:30 30 17 47 15 21 36
07:45 63 131 21 56 84 187 25 96 23 119 48 215
08:00 62 38 100 18 20 38
08:15 75 49 124 24 23 47
08:30 52 38 90 15 17 32
08:45 46 235 24 149 70 384 12 69 18 78 30 147
09:00 35 30 65 9 10 19
09:15 34 34 68 9 10 19
09:30 30 39 69 7 9 16
09:45 27 126 32 135 59 261 5 30 13 42 18 72
10:00 29 33 62 2 7 9
10:15 43 32 75 5 3 8
10:30 34 28 62 3 6 9
10:45 31 137 36 129 67 266 3 13 5 21 8 34
11:00 34 33 67 0 3 3
11:15 29 23 52 1 1 2
11:30 32 38 70 0 1 1
11:45 42 137 32 126 74 263 1 2 1 6 2 8
TOTALS 811 641 1452 1505 1965 3470
SPLIT % 55.9% 44.1% 29.5% 43.4% 56.6% 70.5%

NB SB EB WB
2,316 2,606 00
AM Peak Hour 07:45 11:45 07:45 15:15 16:45 16:45
AM Pk Volume 252 155 398 242 373 615
Pk Hr Factor 0.840 0.807 0.802 0.864 0.942 0.926
7 ‐ 9 Volume 366 205 00 571 449 690 00 1139
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 07:45 08:00 07:45 16:45 16:45 16:45
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 252 149 0 0 398 242 373 0 0 615 Pk Hr Factor 0.840 0.760 0.000 0.000 0.802 0.903 0.942 0.000 0.000 0.926 4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
SPLIT %
TOTAL
Pk Hr Factor
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
20:45
TOTAL
23:45
TOTALS
Total
4,922

DAILY TOTALS
21:00
21:15
20:30
DAILY TOTALS
22:15
22:30
22:45
23:00
23:15
23:30
Ashbury Ave Bet. Fairmount Ave & South City Limits
21:30
21:45
22:00
Total
4,922
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
16:45
17:00
17:15
Tuesday
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15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
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16:30
14:00
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14:30
10/5/2021
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15:00
DAILY TOTALS
PM Period
VOLUME
Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
13:15
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13:45
12:00
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12:45
13:00
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2,330 2,627 00
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 0 2 2 40 33 73
00:15 0 0 0 45 31 76
00:30 0 1 1 36 35 71
00:45 0 0 3 0 3 38 159 52 151 90 310
01:00 0 0 0 40 41 81
01:15 0 1 1 51 37 88
01:30 1 2 3 38 51 89
01:45 0 1 0 3 0 4 32 161 49 178 81 339
02:00 1 2 3 44 59 103
02:15 0 1 1 35 48 83
02:30 1 0 1 28 48 76
02:45 0 2 1 4 1 6 51 158 45 200 96 358
03:00 0 0 0 60 69 129
03:15 0 0 0 47 63 110
03:30 0 0 0 43 87 130
03:45 0 0 0 56 206 74 293 130 499
04:00 1 0 1 47 59 106
04:15 0 1 1 35 76 111
04:30 1 2 3 50 75 125
04:45 1 3 0 3 1 6 71 203 92 302 163 505
05:00 2 1 3 53 106 159
05:15 0 1 1 63 94 157
05:30 2 3 5 39 83 122
05:45 2 6 4 9 6 15 52 207 78 361 130 568
06:00 4 3 7 57 55 112
06:15 4 1 5 53 61 114
06:30 8 5 13 42 49 91
06:45 8 24 6 15 14 39 26 178 45 210 71 388
07:00 22 3 25 37 46 83
07:15 17 17 34 33 34 67
07:30 35 15 50 18 30 48
07:45 64 138 31 66 95 204 12 100 28 138 40 238
08:00 74 24 98 14 29 43
08:15 84 57 141 15 29 44
08:30 57 52 109 11 13 24
08:45 51 266 30 163 81 429 12 52 16 87 28 139
09:00 45 35 80 14 10 24
09:15 32 22 54 8 15 23
09:30 31 20 51 3 5 8
09:45 34 142 35 112 69 254 2 27 7 37 9 64
10:00 32 27 59 3 13 16
10:15 24 23 47 2 8 10
10:30 34 30 64 7 4 11
10:45 39 129 28 108 67 237 5 17 4 29 9 46
11:00 38 31 69 4 2 6
11:15 36 39 75 1 3 4
11:30 33 32 65 2 3 5
11:45 37 144 43 145 80 289 0 7 2 10 2 17
TOTALS 855 631 1486 1475 1996 3471
SPLIT % 57.5% 42.5% 30.0% 42.5% 57.5% 70.0%

NB SB EB WB
2,330 2,627 00
AM Peak Hour 07:45 08:15 07:45 16:30 16:45 16:30
AM Pk Volume 279 174 443 237 375 604
Pk Hr Factor 0.830 0.763 0.785 0.835 0.884 0.926
7 ‐ 9 Volume 404 229 00 633 410 663 00 1073
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 07:45 07:45 07:45 16:30 16:45 16:30
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 279 164 0 0 443 237 375 0 0 604 Pk Hr Factor 0.830 0.719 0.000 0.000 0.785 0.835 0.884 0.000 0.000 0.926 Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
VOLUME
Ashbury Ave Bet. Fairmount Ave & South City Limits
Wednesday
10/6/2021
DAILY TOTALS Total
4,957
TOTAL PM Period TOTAL
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
13:15
13:30
13:45
14:00
14:15
14:30
14:45
15:00
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
16:45
17:00
17:15
17:30
17:45
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
20:30
20:45
21:00
21:15
SPLIT %
21:30
21:45
22:00
22:15
22:30
22:45
DAILY TOTALS Total
4,957
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
23:00
23:15
23:30
23:45
TOTALS
Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor

DAILY TOTALS
Agenda Packet Page 118 of 219
Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_003

NB SB EB WB
2,919 2,161 00
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 0 2 2 41 33 74
00:15 2 1 3 36 34 70
00:30 4 2 6 31 24 55
00:45 1 7 0 5 1 12 37 145 27 118 64 263
01:00 0 0 0 37 23 60
01:15 2 2 4 29 21 50
01:30 1 1 2 28 26 54
01:45 2 5 1 4 3 9 42 136 29 99 71 235
02:00 0 0 0 60 44 104
02:15 0 0 0 83 39 122
02:30 1 0 1 62 39 101
02:45 0 1 0 0 1 79 284 28 150 107 434
03:00 0 1 1 57 39 96
03:15 0 1 1 67 43 110
03:30 0 1 1 59 87 146
03:45 0 1 4 1 4 113 296 57 226 170 522
04:00 3 2 5 87 47 134
04:15 1 1 2 69 29 98
04:30 1 2 3 78 37 115
04:45 3 8 1 6 4 14 80 314 53 166 133 480
05:00 1 2 3 100 54 154
05:15 2 2 4 94 43 137
05:30 4 3 7 116 47 163
05:45 7 14 4 11 11 25 82 392 49 193 131 585
06:00 3 3 6 87 31 118
06:15 2 5 7 65 36 101
06:30 4 4 8 62 38 100
06:45 7 16 11 23 18 39 67 281 37 142 104 423
07:00 6 14 20 58 34 92
07:15 13 18 31 31 19 50
07:30 12 39 51 33 11 44
07:45 19 50 58 129 77 179 20 142 20 84 40 226
08:00 49 71 120 21 8 29
08:15 80 113 193 21 17 38
08:30 113 123 236 25 18 43
08:45 96 338 68 375 164 713 13 80 4 47 17 127
09:00 36 37 73 10 5 15
09:15 34 41 75 8 4 12
09:30 35 34 69 7 7 14
09:45 21 126 25 137 46 263 7 32 5 21 12 53
10:00 37 44 81 4 3 7
10:15 43 28 71 6 1 7
10:30 27 12 39 6 4 10
10:45 24 131 20 104 44 235 4 20 1 9 5 29
11:00 21 28 49 5 3 8
11:15 18 29 47 4 3 7
11:30 19 21 40 1 0 1
11:45 31 89 24 102 55 191 2 12 0 6 2 18
TOTALS 785 900 1685 2134 1261 3395
SPLIT % 46.6% 53.4% 33.2% 62.9% 37.1% 66.8%

NB SB EB WB
2,919 2,161 00
AM Peak Hour 08:00 08:00 08:00 17:00 15:15 16:45
AM Pk Volume 338 375 713 392 234 587
Pk Hr Factor 0.748 0.762 0.755 0.845 0.672 0.900
7 ‐ 9 Volume 388 504 00 892 706 359 00 1065
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 08:00 08:00 08:00 17:00 16:45 16:45
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 338 375 0 0 713 392 197 0 0 587 Pk Hr Factor 0.748 0.762 0.000 0.000 0.755 0.845 0.912 0.000 0.000 0.900 4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
SPLIT %
TOTAL
Pk Hr Factor
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
20:45
TOTAL
23:45
TOTALS
Total
5,080

DAILY TOTALS
21:00
21:15
20:30
DAILY TOTALS
22:15
22:30
22:45
23:00
23:15
23:30
Ashbury Ave Bet. Moeser Ln & Fairmount Ave
21:30
21:45
22:00
Total
5,080
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
16:45
17:00
17:15
Tuesday
17:30
17:45
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
14:00
14:15
14:30
10/5/2021
14:45
15:00
DAILY TOTALS
PM Period
VOLUME
Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
13:15
13:30
13:45
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
Agenda Packet Page 119 of 219
Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_003

NB SB EB WB
2,867 2,077 00
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 6 1 7 32 25 57
00:15 0 0 0 26 27 53
00:30 2 0 2 28 22 50
00:45 0 8 0 1 0 9 38 124 20 94 58 218
01:00 0 0 0 29 25 54
01:15 2 0 2 29 35 64
01:30 0 2 2 107 34 141
01:45 1 3 0 2 1 5 60 225 29 123 89 348
02:00 0 0 0 54 37 91
02:15 1 1 2 58 38 96
02:30 0 1 1 42 52 94
02:45 0 1 0 2 0 3 116 270 62 189 178 459
03:00 2 1 3 66 31 97
03:15 0 1 1 63 25 88
03:30 0 0 0 56 26 82
03:45 0 2 0 2 0 4 68 253 28 110 96 363
04:00 1 0 1 54 36 90
04:15 1 0 1 82 34 116
04:30 1 1 2 73 44 117
04:45 0 3 0 1 0 4 88 297 43 157 131 454
05:00 0 3 3 89 48 137
05:15 3 1 4 104 51 155
05:30 2 7 9 79 43 122
05:45 10 15 1 12 11 27 86 358 53 195 139 553
06:00 1 3 4 61 52 113
06:15 0 6 6 49 28 77
06:30 5 4 9 45 31 76
06:45 2 8 15 28 17 36 55 210 26 137 81 347
07:00 6 24 30 49 36 85
07:15 18 22 40 61 36 97
07:30 18 26 44 54 25 79
07:45 26 68 66 138 92 206 33 197 11 108 44 305
08:00 41 71 112 20 8 28
08:15 77 109 186 14 14 28
08:30 123 119 242 14 8 22
08:45 99 340 61 360 160 700 14 62 4 34 18 96
09:00 31 42 73 7 6 13
09:15 30 28 58 11 4 15
09:30 27 36 63 8 2 10
09:45 38 126 38 144 76 270 5 31 4 16 9 47
10:00 28 24 52 10 3 13
10:15 32 31 63 14 4 18
10:30 19 24 43 5 4 9
10:45 32 111 30 109 62 220 2 31 5 16 7 47
11:00 29 21 50 2 3 5
11:15 27 24 51 2 2 4
11:30 25 29 54 6 2 8
11:45 32 113 18 92 50 205 1 11 0 7 1 18
TOTALS 798 891 1689 2069 1186 3255
SPLIT % 47.2% 52.8% 34.2% 63.6% 36.4% 65.8%

NB SB EB WB
2,867 2,077 00
AM Peak Hour 08:00 07:45 08:00 16:45 17:15 17:00
AM Pk Volume 340 365 700 360 199 553
Pk Hr Factor 0.691 0.767 0.723 0.865 0.939 0.892
7 ‐ 9 Volume 408 498 00 906 655 352 00 1007
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 08:00 07:45 08:00 16:45 17:00 17:00
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 340 365 0 0 700 360 195 0 0 553 Pk Hr Factor 0.691 0.767 0.000 0.000 0.723 0.865 0.920 0.000 0.000 0.892 Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
VOLUME
Ashbury Ave Bet. Moeser Ln & Fairmount Ave
Wednesday
10/6/2021
DAILY TOTALS Total
4,944
TOTAL PM Period TOTAL
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
13:15
13:30
13:45
14:00
14:15
14:30
14:45
15:00
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
16:45
17:00
17:15
17:30
17:45
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
20:30
20:45
21:00
21:15
SPLIT %
21:30
21:45
22:00
22:15
22:30
22:45
DAILY TOTALS Total
4,944
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
23:00
23:15
23:30
23:45
TOTALS
Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor

DAILY TOTALS
Agenda Packet Page 120 of 219
Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_004

NB SB EB WB
00 1,820 1,896
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 2 1 3 22 25 47
00:15 0 2 2 20 32 52
00:30 3 0 3 36 33 69
00:45 0 5 1 4 1 9 24 102 25 115 49 217
01:00 0 0 0 26 27 53
01:15 1 1 2 23 29 52
01:30 1 0 1 28 38 66
01:45 0 2 1 2 1 4 37 114 24 118 61 232
02:00 0 0 0 41 38 79
02:15 0 0 0 50 41 91
02:30 0 0 0 62 46 108
02:45 0 1 1 1 1 56 209 72 197 128 406
03:00 0 0 0 32 36 68
03:15 2 1 3 33 27 60
03:30 0 0 0 24 39 63
03:45 0 2 1 2 1 4 39 128 41 143 80 271
04:00 1 0 1 32 47 79
04:15 2 0 2 36 52 88
04:30 1 1 2 29 43 72
04:45 0 4 2 3 2 7 37 134 34 176 71 310
05:00 0 1 1 17 48 65
05:15 6 5 11 35 53 88
05:30 2 3 5 25 53 78
05:45 4 12 7 16 11 28 28 105 39 193 67 298
06:00 5 9 14 31 34 65
06:15 4 14 18 25 32 57
06:30 6 11 17 37 32 69
06:45 7 22 8 42 15 64 20 113 20 118 40 231
07:00 16 16 32 26 29 55
07:15 26 24 50 10 24 34
07:30 40 28 68 13 15 28
07:45 50 132 21 89 71 221 10 59 19 87 29 146
08:00 90 34 124 19 12 31
08:15 74 65 139 18 14 32
08:30 52 64 116 9 5 14
08:45 46 262 34 197 80 459 9 55 3 34 12 89
09:00 32 22 54 6 5 11
09:15 28 41 69 7 4 11
09:30 34 30 64 6 11 17
09:45 26 120 19 112 45 232 5 24 6 26 11 50
10:00 25 23 48 4 4 8
10:15 18 25 43 5 4 9
10:30 29 23 52 7 2 9
10:45 18 90 28 99 46 189 1 17 4 14 5 31
11:00 29 23 52 2 1 3
11:15 19 24 43 2 2 4
11:30 35 30 65 1 2 3
11:45 19 102 23 100 42 202 2 7 3 8 5 15
TOTALS 753 667 1420 1067 1229 2296
SPLIT % 53.0% 47.0% 38.2% 46.5% 53.5% 61.8%

NB SB EB WB
00 1,820 1,896
AM Peak Hour 07:45 08:00 08:00 14:00 14:00 14:00
AM Pk Volume 266 197 459 209 197 406
Pk Hr Factor 0.739 0.758 0.826 0.843 0.684 0.793
7 ‐ 9 Volume 00 394 286 680 00 239 369 608
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 07:45 08:00 08:00 16:00 17:00 16:00
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 0 0 266 197 459 0 0 134 193 310 Pk Hr Factor 0.000 0.000 0.739 0.758 0.826 0.000 0.000 0.905 0.910 0.881 4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
SPLIT %
TOTAL
Pk Hr Factor
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
20:45
TOTAL
23:45
TOTALS
Total
3,716

DAILY TOTALS
21:00
21:15
20:30
DAILY TOTALS
22:15
22:30
22:45
23:00
23:15
23:30
Barrett Ave Bet. West City Limits & Arlington Blvd
21:30
21:45
22:00
Total
3,716
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
16:45
17:00
17:15
Tuesday
17:30
17:45
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
14:00
14:15
14:30
10/5/2021
14:45
15:00
DAILY TOTALS
PM Period
VOLUME
Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
13:15
13:30
13:45
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
Agenda Packet Page 121 of 219
Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_004

NB SB EB WB
00 1,669 1,875
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 2 1 3 20 27 47
00:15 0 0 0 18 29 47
00:30 1 2 3 30 31 61
00:45 0 3 0 3 0 6 24 92 22 109 46 201
01:00 0 1 1 34 22 56
01:15 0 0 0 40 34 74
01:30 0 0 0 45 26 71
01:45 2 2 0 1 2 3 36 155 64 146 100 301
02:00 0 0 0 25 68 93
02:15 0 1 1 23 33 56
02:30 0 0 0 23 45 68
02:45 0 0 1 0 1 21 92 32 178 53 270
03:00 1 1 2 29 37 66
03:15 1 0 1 25 32 57
03:30 2 1 3 27 40 67
03:45 1 5 2 4 3 9 29 110 42 151 71 261
04:00 0 1 1 33 42 75
04:15 0 0 0 24 36 60
04:30 0 2 2 38 40 78
04:45 0 4 7 4 7 27 122 54 172 81 294
05:00 0 1 1 42 56 98
05:15 4 5 9 30 48 78
05:30 5 6 11 31 48 79
05:45 3 12 4 16 7 28 26 129 42 194 68 323
06:00 2 10 12 23 32 55
06:15 3 10 13 19 28 47
06:30 3 8 11 27 29 56
06:45 8 16 4 32 12 48 18 87 19 108 37 195
07:00 13 14 27 17 24 41
07:15 22 24 46 25 13 38
07:30 41 26 67 11 15 26
07:45 45 121 29 93 74 214 11 64 14 66 25 130
08:00 93 42 135 15 8 23
08:15 70 72 142 11 10 21
08:30 47 36 83 15 7 22
08:45 45 255 30 180 75 435 16 57 7 32 23 89
09:00 38 34 72 7 8 15
09:15 15 28 43 8 8 16
09:30 33 29 62 7 5 12
09:45 23 109 28 119 51 228 8 30 6 27 14 57
10:00 30 29 59 3 6 9
10:15 16 24 40 3 2 5
10:30 19 31 50 7 2 9
10:45 21 86 20 104 41 190 4 17 2 12 6 29
11:00 19 28 47 4 1 5
11:15 21 38 59 1 2 3
11:30 36 24 60 2 2 4
11:45 21 97 23 113 44 210 1 8 2 7 3 15
TOTALS 706 673 1379 963 1202 2165
SPLIT % 51.2% 48.8% 38.9% 44.5% 55.5% 61.1%

NB SB EB WB
00 1,669 1,875
AM Peak Hour 07:45 08:00 08:00 13:00 13:45 13:15
AM Pk Volume 255 180 435 155 210 338
Pk Hr Factor 0.685 0.625 0.766 0.861 0.772 0.845
7 ‐ 9 Volume 00 376 273 649 00 251 366 617
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 07:45 08:00 08:00 16:30 16:45 16:45
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 0 0 255 180 435 0 0 137 206 336 Pk Hr Factor 0.000 0.000 0.685 0.625 0.766 0.000 0.000 0.815 0.920 0.857 Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
VOLUME
Barrett Ave Bet. West City Limits & Arlington Blvd
Wednesday
10/6/2021
DAILY TOTALS Total
3,544
TOTAL PM Period TOTAL
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
13:15
13:30
13:45
14:00
14:15
14:30
14:45
15:00
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
16:45
17:00
17:15
17:30
17:45
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
20:30
20:45
21:00
21:15
SPLIT %
21:30
21:45
22:00
22:15
22:30
22:45
DAILY TOTALS Total
3,544
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
23:00
23:15
23:30
23:45
TOTALS
Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor

DAILY TOTALS
Agenda Packet Page 122 of 219
Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_008

NB SB EB WB
1,014 902 0 0
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 0 0 0 12 8 20
00:15 0 0 0 10 11 21
00:30 0 0 0 11 7 18
00:45 0 0 0 17 50 12 38 29 88
01:00 0 0 0 7 5 12
01:15 0 0 0 11 15 26
01:30 0 0 0 12 11 23
01:45 0 0 0 11 41 22 53 33 94
02:00 0 0 0 17 15 32
02:15 0 0 0 23 16 39
02:30 0 0 0 18 15 33
02:45 0 0 0 29 87 21 67 50 154
03:00 0 0 0 24 10 34
03:15 2 0 2 34 11 45
03:30 0 0 0 22 40 62
03:45 0 2 0 0 2 59 139 40 101 99 240
04:00 0 0 0 43 19 62
04:15 0 0 0 30 19 49
04:30 1 0 1 27 18 45
04:45 0 1 1 1 1 2 24 124 15 71 39 195
05:00 0 2 2 25 24 49
05:15 1 0 1 33 19 52
05:30 0 0 0 27 12 39
05:45 1 2 0 2 1 4 30 115 13 68 43 183
06:00 1 1 2 28 9 37
06:15 0 1 1 27 10 37
06:30 2 3 5 16 7 23
06:45 1 4 5 10 6 14 17 88 9 35 26 123
07:00 2 7 9 20 10 30
07:15 10 7 17 10 3 13
07:30 6 20 26 4 3 7
07:45 13 31 30 64 43 95 6 40 7 23 13 63
08:00 39 55 94 6 4 10
08:15 25 69 94 7 3 10
08:30 46 62 108 4 0 4
08:45 21 131 27 213 48 344 2 19 2 9 4 28
09:00 10 14 24 3 2 5
09:15 9 11 20 4 1 5
09:30 10 8 18 3 2 5
09:45 7 36 6 39 13 75 1 11 1 6 2 17
10:00 8 16 24 4 0 4
10:15 13 20 33 2 2 4
10:30 5 13 18 4 0 4
10:45 10 36 12 61 22 97 0 10 1 3 1 13
11:00 10 14 24 0 0 0
11:15 6 9 15 1 0 1
11:30 15 9 24 1 0 1
11:45 13 44 6 38 19 82 1 3 0 1 3
TOTALS 287 428 715 727 474 1201
SPLIT % 40.1% 59.9% 37.3% 60.5% 39.5% 62.7%

NB SB EB WB
1,014 902 0 0
AM Peak Hour 08:00 07:45 08:00 15:45 15:30 15:30
AM Pk Volume 131 216 344 159 118 272
Pk Hr Factor 0.712 0.783 0.796 0.674 0.738 0.687
7 ‐ 9 Volume 162 277 00 439 239 139 00 378
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 08:00 07:45 08:00 16:00 16:15 16:00
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 131 216 0 0 344 124 76 0 0 195 Pk Hr Factor 0.712 0.783 0.000 0.000 0.796 0.721 0.792 0.000 0.000 0.786 4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
SPLIT %
TOTAL
Pk Hr Factor
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
20:45
TOTAL
23:45
TOTALS
Total
1,916

DAILY TOTALS
21:00
21:15
20:30
DAILY TOTALS
22:15
22:30
22:45
23:00
23:15
23:30
Colusa Ave Bet. Eureka Ave & Terrace Dr
21:30
21:45
22:00
Total
1,916
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
16:45
17:00
17:15
Tuesday
17:30
17:45
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
14:00
14:15
14:30
10/5/2021
14:45
15:00
DAILY TOTALS
PM Period
VOLUME
Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
13:15
13:30
13:45
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
Agenda Packet Page 123 of 219
Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_008

NB SB EB WB
984 901 0 0
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 0 0 0 23 16 39
00:15 0 0 0 5 13 18
00:30 0 0 0 8 9 17
00:45 0 0 0 7 43 14 52 21 95
01:00 0 0 0 19 8 27
01:15 0 0 0 10 13 23
01:30 0 0 0 23 18 41
01:45 0 0 0 27 79 18 57 45 136
02:00 0 0 0 13 16 29
02:15 0 0 0 24 15 39
02:30 0 0 0 26 30 56
02:45 0 0 0 47 110 48 109 95 219
03:00 0 0 0 20 14 34
03:15 0 0 0 19 12 31
03:30 0 0 0 20 14 34
03:45 1 1 0 1 1 17 76 13 53 30 129
04:00 0 2 2 30 13 43
04:15 0 0 0 13 11 24
04:30 1 0 1 25 16 41
04:45 0 1 0 2 0 3 29 97 16 56 45 153
05:00 1 4 5 25 19 44
05:15 0 0 0 27 9 36
05:30 1 0 1 32 15 47
05:45 1 3 1 5 2 8 27 111 14 57 41 168
06:00 0 0 0 24 8 32
06:15 0 2 2 16 8 24
06:30 0 3 3 16 12 28
06:45 1 1 3 8 4 9 8 64 5 33 13 97
07:00 4 3 7 16 10 26
07:15 6 12 18 10 4 14
07:30 9 16 25 18 5 23
07:45 12 31 35 66 47 97 15 59 7 26 22 85
08:00 34 43 77 6 2 8
08:15 26 75 101 9 1 10
08:30 57 77 134 3 3 6
08:45 19 136 35 230 54 366 5 23 0 6 5 29
09:00 14 11 25 6 4 10
09:15 9 16 25 1 0 1
09:30 5 10 15 5 0 5
09:45 9 37 15 52 24 89 4 16 0 4 4 20
10:00 11 11 22 2 0 2
10:15 8 8 16 0 0 0
10:30 7 7 14 1 0 1
10:45 14 40 9 35 23 75 2 5 1 1 3 6
11:00 5 16 21 2 0 2
11:15 14 6 20 0 1 1
11:30 11 11 22 2 0 2
11:45 16 46 15 48 31 94 1 5 0 1 1 6
TOTALS 296 446 742 688 455 1143
SPLIT % 39.9% 60.1% 39.4% 60.2% 39.8% 60.6%

NB SB EB WB
984 901 0 0
AM Peak Hour 08:00 07:45 08:00 14:15 14:00 14:15
AM Pk Volume 136 230 366 117 109 224
Pk Hr Factor 0.596 0.747 0.683 0.622 0.568 0.589
7 ‐ 9 Volume 167 296 00 463 208 113 00 321
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 08:00 07:45 08:00 16:45 16:15 16:45
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 136 230 0 0 366 113 62 0 0 172 Pk Hr Factor 0.596 0.747 0.000 0.000 0.683 0.883 0.816 0.000 0.000 0.915 Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
VOLUME
Colusa Ave Bet. Eureka Ave & Terrace Dr
Wednesday
10/6/2021
DAILY TOTALS Total
1,885
TOTAL PM Period TOTAL
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
13:15
13:30
13:45
14:00
14:15
14:30
14:45
15:00
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
16:45
17:00
17:15
17:30
17:45
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
20:30
20:45
21:00
21:15
SPLIT %
21:30
21:45
22:00
22:15
22:30
22:45
DAILY TOTALS Total
1,885
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
23:00
23:15
23:30
23:45
TOTALS
Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor

DAILY TOTALS
Agenda Packet Page 124 of 219
Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_009

NB SB EB WB
00 3,372 3,200
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 3 9 12 62 62 124
00:15 3 2 5 74 57 131
00:30 3 3 6 65 71 136
00:45 2 11 5 19 7 30 82 283 76 266 158 549
01:00 1 0 1 70 62 132
01:15 2 1 3 75 70 145
01:30 0 1 1 56 72 128
01:45 0 3 0 2 0 5 77 278 84 288 161 566
02:00 0 0 0 71 63 134
02:15 0 2 2 68 48 116
02:30 2 1 3 85 72 157
02:45 0 2 2 5 2 7 77 301 80 263 157 564
03:00 3 0 3 75 83 158
03:15 1 0 1 66 65 131
03:30 2 0 2 62 53 115
03:45 0 6 0 0 6 65 268 73 274 138 542
04:00 1 0 1 62 81 143
04:15 2 3 5 63 78 141
04:30 0 3 3 65 80 145
04:45 1 4 0 6 1 10 75 265 58 297 133 562
05:00 6 0 6 60 61 121
05:15 7 4 11 55 66 121
05:30 2 2 4 54 59 113
05:45 12 27 15 21 27 48 51 220 68 254 119 474
06:00 15 5 20 37 41 78
06:15 10 11 21 51 51 102
06:30 13 9 22 44 39 83
06:45 13 51 9 34 22 85 33 165 41 172 74 337
07:00 14 11 25 32 41 73
07:15 35 15 50 27 36 63
07:30 35 33 68 27 24 51
07:45 65 149 38 97 103 246 26 112 36 137 62 249
08:00 76 43 119 22 30 52
08:15 95 65 160 29 21 50
08:30 60 99 159 12 17 29
08:45 71 302 63 270 134 572 14 77 13 81 27 158
09:00 49 46 95 7 20 27
09:15 45 39 84 11 5 16
09:30 91 50 141 6 14 20
09:45 58 243 49 184 107 427 9 33 9 48 18 81
10:00 54 57 111 12 5 17
10:15 66 39 105 9 1 10
10:30 62 52 114 3 12 15
10:45 73 255 48 196 121 451 5 29 3 21 8 50
11:00 69 54 123 2 3 5
11:15 58 58 116 9 3 12
11:30 74 74 148 4 4 8
11:45 66 267 67 253 133 520 6 21 2 12 8 33
TOTALS 1320 1087 2407 2052 2113 4165
SPLIT % 54.8% 45.2% 36.6% 49.3% 50.7% 63.4%

NB SB EB WB
00 3,372 3,200
AM Peak Hour 08:00 08:15 08:00 14:15 15:45 14:30
AM Pk Volume 302 273 572 305 312 603
Pk Hr Factor 0.795 0.689 0.894 0.897 0.963 0.954
7 ‐ 9 Volume 00 451 367 818 00 485 551 1036
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 08:00 08:00 08:00 16:00 16:00 16:00
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 0 0 302 270 572 0 0 265 297 562 Pk Hr Factor 0.000 0.000 0.795 0.682 0.894 0.000 0.000 0.883 0.917 0.969 VOLUME
Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
13:15
13:30
13:45
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
16:15
16:30
14:00
14:15
14:30
10/5/2021
14:45
15:00
DAILY TOTALS
PM Period
16:45
17:00
17:15
Tuesday
17:30
17:45
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
Fairmount Ave Bet. Carlson Blvd & Richmond St
21:30
21:45
22:00
Total
6,572
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
DAILY TOTALS
22:15
22:30
22:45
23:00
23:15
23:30
TOTAL
23:45
TOTALS
Total
6,572

DAILY TOTALS
21:00
21:15
20:30
4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
SPLIT %
TOTAL
Pk Hr Factor
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
20:45
Agenda Packet Page 125 of 219
Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_009

NB SB EB WB
00 3,576 3,306
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 3 4 7 67 49 116
00:15 4 0 4 59 68 127
00:30 5 2 7 70 70 140
00:45 0 12 1 7 1 19 64 260 65 252 129 512
01:00 0 0 0 69 49 118
01:15 0 1 1 81 59 140
01:30 0 1 1 86 66 152
01:45 1 1 0 2 1 3 79 315 78 252 157 567
02:00 0 0 0 93 78 171
02:15 0 0 0 52 91 143
02:30 1 1 2 72 71 143
02:45 3 4 1 2 4 6 92 309 72 312 164 621
03:00 1 0 1 94 76 170
03:15 0 1 1 67 76 143
03:30 0 0 0 65 79 144
03:45 2 3 0 1 2 4 69 295 64 295 133 590
04:00 3 1 4 74 75 149
04:15 3 3 6 58 66 124
04:30 1 3 4 58 67 125
04:45 3 10 1 8 4 18 78 268 81 289 159 557
05:00 5 1 6 67 70 137
05:15 13 4 17 58 68 126
05:30 7 5 12 70 59 129
05:45 18 43 7 17 25 60 46 241 57 254 103 495
06:00 10 8 18 62 49 111
06:15 12 10 22 50 55 105
06:30 13 9 22 43 54 97
06:45 17 52 9 36 26 88 28 183 46 204 74 387
07:00 29 17 46 35 51 86
07:15 22 23 45 33 41 74
07:30 48 28 76 29 28 57
07:45 56 155 40 108 96 263 23 120 33 153 56 273
08:00 69 37 106 15 20 35
08:15 97 57 154 19 27 46
08:30 71 104 175 14 18 32
08:45 60 297 59 257 119 554 12 60 16 81 28 141
09:00 78 51 129 20 16 36
09:15 67 48 115 13 12 25
09:30 69 58 127 8 10 18
09:45 72 286 39 196 111 482 2 43 8 46 10 89
10:00 58 52 110 5 9 14
10:15 79 57 136 7 6 13
10:30 67 62 129 10 9 19
10:45 72 276 65 236 137 512 8 30 8 32 16 62
11:00 75 52 127 4 6 10
11:15 59 72 131 5 1 6
11:30 86 71 157 3 2 5
11:45 76 296 58 253 134 549 5 17 4 13 9 30
TOTALS 1435 1123 2558 2141 2183 4324
SPLIT % 56.1% 43.9% 37.2% 49.5% 50.5% 62.8%

NB SB EB WB
00 3,576 3,306
AM Peak Hour 08:15 08:15 08:15 13:15 13:45 13:30
AM Pk Volume 306 271 577 339 318 623
Pk Hr Factor 0.789 0.651 0.824 0.911 0.874 0.911
7 ‐ 9 Volume 00 452 365 817 00 509 543 1052
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 08:00 08:00 08:00 16:45 16:00 16:00
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 0 0 297 257 554 0 0 273 289 557 Pk Hr Factor 0.000 0.000 0.765 0.618 0.791 0.000 0.000 0.875 0.892 0.876 Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor

DAILY TOTALS
DAILY TOTALS Total
6,882
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
23:00
23:15
23:30
23:45
TOTALS
SPLIT %
21:30
21:45
22:00
22:15
22:30
22:45
20:00
20:15
20:30
20:45
21:00
21:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
19:30
19:45
17:00
17:15
17:30
17:45
18:00
18:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
16:45
14:00
14:15
14:30
14:45
15:00
15:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
13:15
13:30
13:45
TOTAL PM Period TOTAL
12:00
12:15
Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
VOLUME
Fairmount Ave Bet. Carlson Blvd & Richmond St
Wednesday
10/6/2021
DAILY TOTALS Total
6,882
Agenda Packet Page 126 of 219
Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_010

NB SB EB WB
00 2,750 2,622
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 2 2 4 44 47 91
00:15 1 2 3 47 45 92
00:30 1 2 3 49 42 91
00:45 1 5 0 6 1 11 52 192 46 180 98 372
01:00 0 0 0 55 41 96
01:15 2 1 3 75 51 126
01:30 0 0 0 62 50 112
01:45 1 3 0 1 1 4 50 242 46 188 96 430
02:00 0 0 0 56 43 99
02:15 0 0 0 57 42 99
02:30 2 1 3 54 67 121
02:45 0 2 1 2 1 4 59 226 76 228 135 454
03:00 2 0 2 61 56 117
03:15 0 0 0 62 61 123
03:30 2 0 2 65 66 131
03:45 0 4 2 2 2 6 54 242 68 251 122 493
04:00 0 0 0 68 83 151
04:15 0 2 2 52 74 126
04:30 1 2 3 58 61 119
04:45 2 3 0 4 2 7 52 230 77 295 129 525
05:00 4 1 5 65 58 123
05:15 4 3 7 60 66 126
05:30 3 3 6 67 65 132
05:45 8 19 6 13 14 32 50 242 54 243 104 485
06:00 7 6 13 35 56 91
06:15 2 9 11 39 52 91
06:30 10 6 16 41 31 72
06:45 7 26 7 28 14 54 33 148 38 177 71 325
07:00 10 10 20 30 34 64
07:15 26 11 37 25 24 49
07:30 43 22 65 26 16 42
07:45 66 145 24 67 90 212 24 105 20 94 44 199
08:00 57 47 104 19 9 28
08:15 55 58 113 19 21 40
08:30 66 79 145 13 17 30
08:45 53 231 60 244 113 475 18 69 14 61 32 130
09:00 48 33 81 14 15 29
09:15 52 41 93 9 5 14
09:30 36 48 84 7 12 19
09:45 47 183 38 160 85 343 6 36 6 38 12 74
10:00 46 37 83 12 6 18
10:15 39 35 74 4 2 6
10:30 49 38 87 0 5 5
10:45 43 177 38 148 81 325 5 21 0 13 5 34
11:00 34 46 80 3 3 6
11:15 39 34 73 5 1 6
11:30 52 50 102 5 1 6
11:45 58 183 43 173 101 356 3 16 1 6 4 22
TOTALS 981 848 1829 1769 1774 3543
SPLIT % 53.6% 46.4% 34.0% 49.9% 50.1% 66.0%

NB SB EB WB
00 2,750 2,622
AM Peak Hour 07:45 08:00 08:00 15:15 16:00 15:30
AM Pk Volume 244 244 475 249 295 530
Pk Hr Factor 0.924 0.772 0.819 0.915 0.889 0.877
7 ‐ 9 Volume 00 376 311 687 00 472 538 1010
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 07:45 08:00 08:00 16:45 16:00 16:00
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 0 0 244 244 475 0 0 244 295 525 Pk Hr Factor 0.000 0.000 0.924 0.772 0.819 0.000 0.000 0.910 0.889 0.869 4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
SPLIT %
TOTAL
Pk Hr Factor
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
20:45
TOTAL
23:45
TOTALS
Total
5,372

DAILY TOTALS
21:00
21:15
20:30
DAILY TOTALS
22:15
22:30
22:45
23:00
23:15
23:30
Fairmount Ave Bet. Richmond St & Colusa Ave
21:30
21:45
22:00
Total
5,372
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
16:45
17:00
17:15
Tuesday
17:30
17:45
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
14:00
14:15
14:30
10/5/2021
14:45
15:00
DAILY TOTALS
PM Period
VOLUME
Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
13:15
13:30
13:45
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
Agenda Packet Page 127 of 219
Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_010

NB SB EB WB
00 2,822 2,691
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 0 1 1 45 44 89
00:15 1 1 2 62 43 105
00:30 3 0 3 45 47 92
00:45 0 4 0 2 0 6 49 201 48 182 97 383
01:00 0 1 1 51 42 93
01:15 0 2 2 64 44 108
01:30 0 0 0 65 57 122
01:45 1 1 0 3 1 4 68 248 55 198 123 446
02:00 0 1 1 67 52 119
02:15 0 0 0 38 73 111
02:30 1 1 2 55 52 107
02:45 1 2 1 3 2 5 70 230 60 237 130 467
03:00 1 0 1 59 62 121
03:15 0 0 0 58 63 121
03:30 0 0 0 56 81 137
03:45 1 2 0 1 2 58 231 71 277 129 508
04:00 2 1 3 52 57 109
04:15 1 0 1 42 61 103
04:30 0 2 2 51 74 125
04:45 0 3 1 4 1 7 61 206 83 275 144 481
05:00 3 2 5 61 77 138
05:15 2 2 4 57 51 108
05:30 9 5 14 60 56 116
05:45 5 19 6 15 11 34 56 234 63 247 119 481
06:00 4 3 7 49 45 94
06:15 4 3 7 41 47 88
06:30 7 9 16 47 38 85
06:45 7 22 5 20 12 42 33 170 30 160 63 330
07:00 22 14 36 24 37 61
07:15 22 20 42 31 43 74
07:30 54 21 75 26 22 48
07:45 68 166 31 86 99 252 18 99 20 122 38 221
08:00 66 41 107 10 21 31
08:15 60 41 101 22 20 42
08:30 73 82 155 20 7 27
08:45 59 258 42 206 101 464 16 68 11 59 27 127
09:00 59 35 94 15 10 25
09:15 56 29 85 10 10 20
09:30 48 41 89 6 8 14
09:45 64 227 48 153 112 380 1 32 5 33 6 65
10:00 46 40 86 6 4 10
10:15 41 45 86 3 3 6
10:30 36 46 82 5 2 7
10:45 52 175 55 186 107 361 3 17 3 12 6 29
11:00 54 50 104 3 2 5
11:15 41 59 100 4 1 5
11:30 48 43 91 1 3 4
11:45 55 198 51 203 106 401 1 9 2 8 3 17
TOTALS 1077 881 1958 1745 1810 3555
SPLIT % 55.0% 45.0% 35.5% 49.1% 50.9% 64.5%

NB SB EB WB
00 2,822 2,691
AM Peak Hour 07:45 10:30 08:00 13:15 16:15 16:30
AM Pk Volume 267 210 464 264 295 515
Pk Hr Factor 0.914 0.890 0.748 0.971 0.889 0.894
7 ‐ 9 Volume 00 424 292 716 00 440 522 962
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 07:45 08:00 08:00 16:45 16:15 16:30
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 0 0 267 206 464 0 0 239 295 515 Pk Hr Factor 0.000 0.000 0.914 0.628 0.748 0.000 0.000 0.980 0.889 0.894 Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
VOLUME
Fairmount Ave Bet. Richmond St & Colusa Ave
Wednesday
10/6/2021
DAILY TOTALS Total
5,513
TOTAL PM Period TOTAL
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
13:15
13:30
13:45
14:00
14:15
14:30
14:45
15:00
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
16:45
17:00
17:15
17:30
17:45
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
20:30
20:45
21:00
21:15
SPLIT %
21:30
21:45
22:00
22:15
22:30
22:45
DAILY TOTALS Total
5,513
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
23:00
23:15
23:30
23:45
TOTALS
Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor

DAILY TOTALS
Agenda Packet Page 128 of 219
Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_012

NB SB EB WB
0 0 489 382
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 0 0 0 6 3 9
00:15 0 0 0 11 3 14
00:30 0 0 0 5 4 9
00:45 0 0 0 2 24 3 13 5 37
01:00 0 0 0 4 4 8
01:15 0 0 0 3 4 7
01:30 0 0 0 5 7 12
01:45 0 0 0 7 19 6 21 13 40
02:00 0 0 0 13 5 18
02:15 0 0 0 7 7 14
02:30 0 0 0 10 6 16
02:45 0 0 0 10 40 8 26 18 66
03:00 0 0 0 11 6 17
03:15 0 0 0 16 5 21
03:30 0 0 0 13 6 19
03:45 0 0 0 20 60 40 57 60 117
04:00 0 0 0 16 17 33
04:15 0 0 0 7 4 11
04:30 0 0 0 10 8 18
04:45 0 0 0 10 43 7 36 17 79
05:00 1 0 1 3 8 11
05:15 0 0 0 13 10 23
05:30 0 0 0 8 7 15
05:45 0 1 1 1 1 2 8 32 4 29 12 61
06:00 1 1 2 0 9 9
06:15 0 0 0 9 6 15
06:30 0 2 2 7 6 13
06:45 0 1 1 4 1 5 3 19 5 26 8 45
07:00 2 0 2 4 3 7
07:15 6 2 8 0 3 3
07:30 5 3 8 2 3 5
07:45 11 24 2 7 13 31 0 6 0 9 0 15
08:00 10 7 17 4 1 5
08:15 40 24 64 2 4 6
08:30 62 32 94 3 1 4
08:45 26 138 21 84 47 222 0 9 1 7 1 16
09:00 11 7 18 0 0 0
09:15 5 5 10 1 1 2
09:30 6 2 8 1 2 3
09:45 6 28 4 18 10 46 0 2 1 4 1 6
10:00 8 8 16 0 0 0
10:15 5 12 17 1 2 3
10:30 7 2 9 1 0 1
10:45 3 23 5 27 8 50 1 3 1 3 2 6
11:00 3 3 6 0 1 1
11:15 5 1 6 1 0 1
11:30 5 2 7 0 0 0
11:45 3 16 3 9 6 25 0 1 0 1 0 2
TOTALS 231 150 381 258 232 490
SPLIT % 60.6% 39.4% 43.7% 52.7% 47.3% 56.3%

NB SB EB WB
0 0 489 382
AM Peak Hour 08:15 08:00 08:15 15:15 15:45 15:15
AM Pk Volume 139 84 223 65 69 133
Pk Hr Factor 0.560 0.656 0.593 0.813 0.431 0.554
7 ‐ 9 Volume 00 162 91 253 00 75 65 140
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 08:00 08:00 08:00 16:00 16:00 16:00
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 0 0 138 84 222 0 0 43 36 79
Pk Hr Factor 0.000 0.000 0.556 0.656 0.590 0.000 0.000 0.672 0.529 0.598 4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
SPLIT %
TOTAL
Pk Hr Factor
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
20:45
TOTAL
23:45
TOTALS
Total
871

DAILY TOTALS
21:00
21:15
20:30
DAILY TOTALS
22:15
22:30
22:45
23:00
23:15
23:30
Lincoln Ave Bet. Richmond St & Ashbury Ave
21:30
21:45
22:00
Total
871
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
16:45
17:00
17:15
Tuesday
17:30
17:45
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
14:00
14:15
14:30
10/5/2021
14:45
15:00
DAILY TOTALS
PM Period
VOLUME
Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
13:15
13:30
13:45
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
Agenda Packet Page 129 of 219
Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_012

NB SB EB WB
0 0 531 386
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 0 0 0 3 1 4
00:15 0 0 0 5 8 13
00:30 0 0 0 2 1 3
00:45 0 0 0 8 18 6 16 14 34
01:00 0 0 0 12 3 15
01:15 0 0 0 10 4 14
01:30 0 0 0 14 7 21
01:45 0 0 0 11 47 9 23 20 70
02:00 0 0 0 13 9 22
02:15 0 0 0 15 14 29
02:30 0 0 0 20 7 27
02:45 0 0 0 12 60 37 67 49 127
03:00 0 0 0 12 15 27
03:15 0 0 0 4 6 10
03:30 0 0 0 2 8 10
03:45 0 0 0 10 28 6 35 16 63
04:00 0 0 0 8 9 17
04:15 0 0 0 11 2 13
04:30 0 0 0 2 3 5
04:45 0 0 0 10 31 5 19 15 50
05:00 0 0 0 9 4 13
05:15 0 0 0 6 10 16
05:30 0 0 0 5 4 9
05:45 1 1 1 1 2 2 11 31 5 23 16 54
06:00 1 1 2 7 4 11
06:15 0 0 0 5 5 10
06:30 1 2 3 10 3 13
06:45 0 2 1 4 1 6 5 27 5 17 10 44
07:00 1 0 1 10 8 18
07:15 5 2 7 6 9 15
07:30 3 1 4 5 2 7
07:45 6 15 4 7 10 22 1 22 4 23 5 45
08:00 16 8 24 2 0 2
08:15 46 17 63 2 1 3
08:30 71 33 104 1 0 1
08:45 14 147 27 85 41 232 1 6 0 1 1 7
09:00 12 7 19 1 2 3
09:15 9 2 11 1 3 4
09:30 9 7 16 2 2 4
09:45 12 42 6 22 18 64 2 6 1 8 3 14
10:00 8 4 12 1 1 2
10:15 6 3 9 1 1 2
10:30 4 3 7 1 1 2
10:45 3 21 2 12 5 33 0 3 0 3 0 6
11:00 2 2 4 0 0 0
11:15 8 5 13 2 1 3
11:30 8 8 16 1 0 1
11:45 3 21 4 19 7 40 0 3 0 1 0 4
TOTALS 249 150 399 282 236 518
SPLIT % 62.4% 37.6% 43.5% 54.4% 45.6% 56.5%

NB SB EB WB
0 0 531 386
AM Peak Hour 08:00 08:00 08:00 14:00 14:15 14:15
AM Pk Volume 147 85 232 60 73 132
Pk Hr Factor 0.518 0.644 0.558 0.750 0.493 0.673
7 ‐ 9 Volume 00 162 92 254 00 62 42 104
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 08:00 08:00 08:00 16:15 16:45 17:00
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 0 0 147 85 232 0 0 32 23 54
Pk Hr Factor 0.000 0.000 0.518 0.644 0.558 0.000 0.000 0.727 0.575 0.844 Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
VOLUME
Lincoln Ave Bet. Richmond St & Ashbury Ave
Wednesday
10/6/2021
DAILY TOTALS Total
917
TOTAL PM Period TOTAL
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
13:15
13:30
13:45
14:00
14:15
14:30
14:45
15:00
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
16:45
17:00
17:15
17:30
17:45
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
20:30
20:45
21:00
21:15
SPLIT %
21:30
21:45
22:00
22:15
22:30
22:45
DAILY TOTALS Total
917
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
23:00
23:15
23:30
23:45
TOTALS
Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor

DAILY TOTALS
Agenda Packet Page 130 of 219
Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_013

NB SB EB WB
00 2,750 2,868
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 3 2 5 43 44 87
00:15 0 0 0 41 52 93
00:30 0 1 1 45 54 99
00:45 1 4 1 4 2 8 47 176 63 213 110 389
01:00 1 0 1 42 45 87
01:15 1 1 2 49 47 96
01:30 0 2 2 41 48 89
01:45 1 3 2 5 3 8 55 187 37 177 92 364
02:00 2 0 2 53 50 103
02:15 0 0 0 46 56 102
02:30 0 0 0 63 64 127
02:45 2 4 0 2 4 77 239 73 243 150 482
03:00 1 0 1 51 57 108
03:15 0 1 1 42 64 106
03:30 0 0 0 75 71 146
03:45 0 1 1 2 1 3 60 228 53 245 113 473
04:00 1 2 3 69 53 122
04:15 0 0 0 54 55 109
04:30 1 1 2 56 55 111
04:45 0 2 4 7 4 9 68 247 70 233 138 480
05:00 0 6 6 53 75 128
05:15 0 4 4 52 58 110
05:30 4 6 10 64 60 124
05:45 7 11 10 26 17 37 45 214 53 246 98 460
06:00 6 12 18 53 47 100
06:15 6 6 12 47 34 81
06:30 6 18 24 45 37 82
06:45 12 30 14 50 26 80 54 199 32 150 86 349
07:00 15 25 40 36 51 87
07:15 15 28 43 26 18 44
07:30 32 29 61 31 22 53
07:45 54 116 41 123 95 239 25 118 17 108 42 226
08:00 88 110 198 24 14 38
08:15 104 135 239 13 21 34
08:30 77 83 160 23 19 42
08:45 53 322 52 380 105 702 19 79 14 68 33 147
09:00 50 53 103 18 9 27
09:15 54 37 91 13 10 23
09:30 34 43 77 12 12 24
09:45 53 191 39 172 92 363 7 50 6 37 13 87
10:00 45 39 84 6 6 12
10:15 31 49 80 8 4 12
10:30 26 37 63 4 5 9
10:45 38 140 43 168 81 308 5 23 2 17 7 40
11:00 36 35 71 5 6 11
11:15 31 60 91 2 6 8
11:30 44 38 82 1 2 3
11:45 43 154 46 179 89 333 4 12 1 15 5 27
TOTALS 978 1116 2094 1772 1752 3524
SPLIT % 46.7% 53.3% 37.3% 50.3% 49.7% 62.7%

NB SB EB WB
00 2,750 2,868
AM Peak Hour 07:45 08:00 08:00 15:30 14:45 14:45
AM Pk Volume 323 380 702 258 265 510
Pk Hr Factor 0.776 0.704 0.734 0.860 0.908 0.850
7 ‐ 9 Volume 00 438 503 941 00 461 479 940
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 07:45 08:00 08:00 16:00 16:45 16:45
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 0 0 323 380 702 0 0 247 263 500 Pk Hr Factor 0.000 0.000 0.776 0.704 0.734 0.000 0.000 0.895 0.877 0.906 4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
SPLIT %
TOTAL
Pk Hr Factor
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
20:45
TOTAL
23:45
TOTALS
Total
5,618

DAILY TOTALS
21:00
21:15
20:30
DAILY TOTALS
22:15
22:30
22:45
23:00
23:15
23:30
Moeser Ln Bet. Navellier St & Arlington Blvd
21:30
21:45
22:00
Total
5,618
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
16:45
17:00
17:15
Tuesday
17:30
17:45
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
14:00
14:15
14:30
10/5/2021
14:45
15:00
DAILY TOTALS
PM Period
VOLUME
Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
13:15
13:30
13:45
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
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Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_013

NB SB EB WB
00 2,787 2,987
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 1 5 6 52 46 98
00:15 2 5 7 49 35 84
00:30 3 2 5 45 55 100
00:45 1 7 3 15 4 22 32 178 42 178 74 356
01:00 0 2 2 37 48 85
01:15 0 0 0 44 48 92
01:30 2 0 2 57 50 107
01:45 0 2 1 3 1 5 59 197 56 202 115 399
02:00 0 0 0 46 62 108
02:15 0 2 2 43 67 110
02:30 0 0 0 40 67 107
02:45 0 0 2 0 2 101 230 54 250 155 480
03:00 0 0 0 46 50 96
03:15 0 0 0 49 53 102
03:30 0 0 0 41 48 89
03:45 0 2 2 2 2 51 187 60 211 111 398
04:00 2 0 2 43 58 101
04:15 0 0 0 48 51 99
04:30 0 2 2 64 83 147
04:45 0 2 5 7 5 9 73 228 59 251 132 479
05:00 0 3 3 71 78 149
05:15 0 2 2 58 68 126
05:30 3 8 11 64 66 130
05:45 2 5 10 23 12 28 58 251 54 266 112 517
06:00 6 7 13 49 53 102
06:15 6 15 21 33 41 74
06:30 6 10 16 49 39 88
06:45 19 37 23 55 42 92 46 177 25 158 71 335
07:00 13 17 30 37 36 73
07:15 22 30 52 44 30 74
07:30 34 33 67 36 31 67
07:45 58 127 54 134 112 261 28 145 27 124 55 269
08:00 86 105 191 24 21 45
08:15 110 120 230 14 18 32
08:30 89 92 181 12 17 29
08:45 62 347 67 384 129 731 22 72 8 64 30 136
09:00 42 50 92 20 13 33
09:15 56 47 103 11 14 25
09:30 51 46 97 15 11 26
09:45 39 188 42 185 81 373 12 58 13 51 25 109
10:00 41 43 84 11 9 20
10:15 32 47 79 12 6 18
10:30 39 61 100 6 7 13
10:45 41 153 31 182 72 335 5 34 8 30 13 64
11:00 36 33 69 4 3 7
11:15 28 50 78 7 4 11
11:30 31 62 93 4 0 4
11:45 48 143 54 199 102 342 4 19 4 11 8 30
TOTALS 1011 1191 2202 1776 1796 3572
SPLIT % 45.9% 54.1% 38.1% 49.7% 50.3% 61.9%

NB SB EB WB
00 2,787 2,987
AM Peak Hour 08:00 08:00 08:00 16:30 16:30 16:30
AM Pk Volume 347 384 731 266 288 554
Pk Hr Factor 0.789 0.800 0.795 0.911 0.867 0.930
7 ‐ 9 Volume 00 474 518 992 00 479 517 996
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 08:00 08:00 08:00 16:30 16:30 16:30
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 0 0 347 384 731 0 0 266 288 554 Pk Hr Factor 0.000 0.000 0.789 0.800 0.795 0.000 0.000 0.911 0.867 0.930 Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
VOLUME
Moeser Ln Bet. Navellier St & Arlington Blvd
Wednesday
10/6/2021
DAILY TOTALS Total
5,774
TOTAL PM Period TOTAL
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
13:15
13:30
13:45
14:00
14:15
14:30
14:45
15:00
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
16:45
17:00
17:15
17:30
17:45
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
20:30
20:45
21:00
21:15
SPLIT %
21:30
21:45
22:00
22:15
22:30
22:45
DAILY TOTALS Total
5,774
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
23:00
23:15
23:30
23:45
TOTALS
Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor

DAILY TOTALS
Agenda Packet Page 132 of 219
Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_014

NB SB EB WB
00 4,325 3,861
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 3 3 6 74 57 131
00:15 2 2 4 71 59 130
00:30 1 2 3 78 63 141
00:45 1 7 2 9 3 16 81 304 75 254 156 558
01:00 3 2 5 80 71 151
01:15 4 2 6 74 54 128
01:30 2 2 4 66 66 132
01:45 1 10 1 7 2 17 60 280 57 248 117 528
02:00 1 1 2 72 65 137
02:15 0 1 1 89 67 156
02:30 1 0 1 75 63 138
02:45 1 3 3 5 4 8 87 323 77 272 164 595
03:00 0 2 2 85 76 161
03:15 1 1 2 57 80 137
03:30 1 0 1 104 94 198
03:45 2 4 1 4 3 8 108 354 102 352 210 706
04:00 3 1 4 106 73 179
04:15 0 1 1 96 79 175
04:30 2 1 3 89 72 161
04:45 3 8 2 5 5 13 96 387 81 305 177 692
05:00 7 0 7 113 71 184
05:15 4 1 5 124 83 207
05:30 7 6 13 95 94 189
05:45 14 32 14 21 28 53 102 434 72 320 174 754
06:00 15 9 24 86 77 163
06:15 9 7 16 70 67 137
06:30 23 8 31 62 71 133
06:45 20 67 23 47 43 114 57 275 63 278 120 553
07:00 36 26 62 88 54 142
07:15 44 41 85 47 39 86
07:30 43 69 112 38 42 80
07:45 63 186 95 231 158 417 33 206 46 181 79 387
08:00 96 124 220 34 30 64
08:15 111 115 226 32 27 59
08:30 113 104 217 31 33 64
08:45 88 408 76 419 164 827 15 112 33 123 48 235
09:00 72 55 127 24 19 43
09:15 53 62 115 22 21 43
09:30 81 50 131 21 13 34
09:45 53 259 70 237 123 496 14 81 15 68 29 149
10:00 67 57 124 12 6 18
10:15 72 54 126 9 9 18
10:30 53 45 98 10 7 17
10:45 59 251 47 203 106 454 3 34 5 27 8 61
11:00 64 48 112 9 6 15
11:15 75 50 125 11 9 20
11:30 64 57 121 6 6 12
11:45 67 270 65 220 132 490 4 30 4 25 8 55
TOTALS 1505 1408 2913 2820 2453 5273
SPLIT % 51.7% 48.3% 35.6% 53.5% 46.5% 64.4%

NB SB EB WB
00 4,325 3,861
AM Peak Hour 08:00 07:45 08:00 17:00 15:00 15:30
AM Pk Volume 408 438 827 434 352 762
Pk Hr Factor 0.903 0.883 0.915 0.875 0.863 0.907
7 ‐ 9 Volume 00 594 650 1244 00 821 625 1446
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 08:00 07:45 08:00 17:00 16:45 16:45
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 0 0 408 438 827 0 0 434 329 757 Pk Hr Factor 0.000 0.000 0.903 0.883 0.915 0.000 0.000 0.875 0.875 0.914 VOLUME
Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
13:15
13:30
13:45
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
16:15
16:30
14:00
14:15
14:30
10/5/2021
14:45
15:00
DAILY TOTALS
PM Period
16:45
17:00
17:15
Tuesday
17:30
17:45
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
Moeser Ln Bet. San Pablo Ave & Navellier St
21:30
21:45
22:00
Total
8,186
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
DAILY TOTALS
22:15
22:30
22:45
23:00
23:15
23:30
TOTAL
23:45
TOTALS
Total
8,186

DAILY TOTALS
21:00
21:15
20:30
4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
SPLIT %
TOTAL
Pk Hr Factor
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
20:45
Agenda Packet Page 133 of 219
Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_014

NB SB EB WB
00 4,378 3,978
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 6 1 7 80 74 154
00:15 4 1 5 61 62 123
00:30 4 4 8 69 62 131
00:45 3 17 1 7 4 24 66 276 57 255 123 531
01:00 2 0 2 67 57 124
01:15 2 1 3 69 63 132
01:30 0 2 2 91 67 158
01:45 0 4 1 4 1 8 83 310 62 249 145 559
02:00 0 0 0 77 67 144
02:15 2 0 2 88 62 150
02:30 0 0 0 72 100 172
02:45 0 2 0 0 2 118 355 72 301 190 656
03:00 0 0 0 82 78 160
03:15 1 1 2 68 73 141
03:30 1 1 2 74 74 148
03:45 3 5 1 3 4 8 102 326 116 341 218 667
04:00 0 3 3 100 74 174
04:15 1 0 1 92 72 164
04:30 3 0 3 114 68 182
04:45 3 7 1 4 4 11 92 398 107 321 199 719
05:00 5 1 6 119 87 206
05:15 3 1 4 119 90 209
05:30 9 3 12 112 82 194
05:45 16 33 8 13 24 46 84 434 116 375 200 809
06:00 14 6 20 83 62 145
06:15 20 9 29 65 64 129
06:30 16 8 24 72 73 145
06:45 28 78 29 52 57 130 59 279 69 268 128 547
07:00 27 34 61 72 45 117
07:15 39 52 91 45 59 104
07:30 56 54 110 52 41 93
07:45 63 185 110 250 173 435 55 224 30 175 85 399
08:00 90 122 212 35 30 65
08:15 103 130 233 32 31 63
08:30 104 106 210 25 19 44
08:45 101 398 103 461 204 859 16 108 21 101 37 209
09:00 73 58 131 25 32 57
09:15 65 66 131 21 11 32
09:30 52 60 112 19 15 34
09:45 65 255 58 242 123 497 23 88 14 72 37 160
10:00 72 51 123 11 14 25
10:15 54 57 111 13 9 22
10:30 85 46 131 11 5 16
10:45 56 267 60 214 116 481 9 44 10 38 19 82
11:00 56 46 102 4 4 8
11:15 63 39 102 6 9 15
11:30 78 56 134 6 9 15
11:45 70 267 67 208 137 475 2 18 2 24 4 42
TOTALS 1518 1458 2976 2860 2520 5380
SPLIT % 51.0% 49.0% 35.6% 53.2% 46.8% 64.4%

NB SB EB WB
00 4,378 3,978
AM Peak Hour 08:00 07:45 08:00 16:30 17:00 17:00
AM Pk Volume 398 468 859 444 375 809
Pk Hr Factor 0.957 0.900 0.922 0.933 0.808 0.968
7 ‐ 9 Volume 00 583 711 1294 00 832 696 1528
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 08:00 07:45 08:00 16:30 17:00 17:00
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 0 0 398 468 859 0 0 444 375 809 Pk Hr Factor 0.000 0.000 0.957 0.900 0.922 0.000 0.000 0.933 0.808 0.968 Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor

DAILY TOTALS
DAILY TOTALS Total
8,356
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
23:00
23:15
23:30
23:45
TOTALS
SPLIT %
21:30
21:45
22:00
22:15
22:30
22:45
20:00
20:15
20:30
20:45
21:00
21:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
19:30
19:45
17:00
17:15
17:30
17:45
18:00
18:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
16:45
14:00
14:15
14:30
14:45
15:00
15:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
13:15
13:30
13:45
TOTAL PM Period TOTAL
12:00
12:15
Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
VOLUME
Moeser Ln Bet. San Pablo Ave & Navellier St
Wednesday
10/6/2021
DAILY TOTALS Total
8,356
Agenda Packet Page 134 of 219
Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_015

NB SB EB WB
931 811 0 0
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 0 0 0 21 17 38
00:15 0 0 0 17 12 29
00:30 0 0 0 21 12 33
00:45 0 0 0 19 78 10 51 29 129
01:00 0 1 1 18 16 34
01:15 0 0 0 12 18 30
01:30 0 0 0 14 18 32
01:45 0 0 1 0 1 17 61 17 69 34 130
02:00 0 0 0 16 17 33
02:15 0 0 0 19 14 33
02:30 0 0 0 10 16 26
02:45 0 0 0 25 70 21 68 46 138
03:00 0 1 1 19 9 28
03:15 0 0 0 19 16 35
03:30 0 0 0 17 15 32
03:45 0 0 1 0 1 20 75 19 59 39 134
04:00 0 0 0 20 7 27
04:15 0 0 0 21 19 40
04:30 0 0 0 26 17 43
04:45 2 2 0 2 2 20 87 15 58 35 145
05:00 0 1 1 25 20 45
05:15 0 1 1 25 12 37
05:30 0 1 1 24 14 38
05:45 0 0 3 0 3 27 101 11 57 38 158
06:00 0 2 2 18 16 34
06:15 1 1 2 28 20 48
06:30 0 4 4 25 13 38
06:45 3 4 4 11 7 15 23 94 13 62 36 156
07:00 4 10 14 12 6 18
07:15 1 6 7 16 3 19
07:30 5 15 20 18 4 22
07:45 11 21 16 47 27 68 14 60 3 16 17 76
08:00 8 20 28 13 7 20
08:15 13 23 36 13 3 16
08:30 17 25 42 3 3 6
08:45 13 51 21 89 34 140 9 38 3 16 12 54
09:00 11 14 25 5 4 9
09:15 15 14 29 4 4 8
09:30 10 13 23 6 0 6
09:45 15 51 11 52 26 103 3 18 3 11 6 29
10:00 9 23 32 6 2 8
10:15 11 13 24 2 2 4
10:30 8 18 26 3 0 3
10:45 15 43 19 73 34 116 2 13 0 4 2 17
11:00 14 20 34 0 1 1
11:15 15 16 31 4 2 6
11:30 13 12 25 5 0 5
11:45 13 55 12 60 25 115 0 9 0 3 0 12
TOTALS 227 337 564 704 474 1178
SPLIT % 40.2% 59.8% 32.4% 59.8% 40.2% 67.6%

NB SB EB WB
931 811 0 0
AM Peak Hour 11:45 08:00 08:00 17:00 16:15 16:15
AM Pk Volume 72 89 140 101 71 163
Pk Hr Factor 0.857 0.890 0.833 0.935 0.888 0.906
7 ‐ 9 Volume 72 136 00 208 188 115 00 303
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 08:00 08:00 08:00 17:00 16:15 16:15
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 51 89 0 0 140 101 71 0 0 163
Pk Hr Factor 0.750 0.890 0.000 0.000 0.833 0.935 0.888 0.000 0.000 0.906 VOLUME
Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
13:15
13:30
13:45
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
16:15
16:30
14:00
14:15
14:30
10/5/2021
14:45
15:00
DAILY TOTALS
PM Period
16:45
17:00
17:15
Tuesday
17:30
17:45
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
Sea View Dr Bet. Colusa Ave & Eureka Ave
21:30
21:45
22:00
Total
1,742
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
DAILY TOTALS
22:15
22:30
22:45
23:00
23:15
23:30
TOTAL
23:45
TOTALS
Total
1,742

DAILY TOTALS
21:00
21:15
20:30
4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
SPLIT %
TOTAL
Pk Hr Factor
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
20:45
Agenda Packet Page 135 of 219
Day: City: El Cerrito
Date: Project #: CA21_080242_015

NB SB EB WB
906 779 0 0
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
00:00 1 1 2 16 10 26
00:15 0 1 1 13 13 26
00:30 2 0 2 17 12 29
00:45 0 3 0 2 0 5 20 66 19 54 39 120
01:00 0 0 0 16 18 34
01:15 0 0 0 20 20 40
01:30 0 0 0 20 14 34
01:45 0 0 0 19 75 18 70 37 145
02:00 0 0 0 15 17 32
02:15 0 0 0 21 17 38
02:30 0 1 1 22 11 33
02:45 0 0 1 0 1 16 74 10 55 26 129
03:00 0 1 1 21 14 35
03:15 0 0 0 17 16 33
03:30 0 0 0 10 9 19
03:45 0 0 1 0 1 17 65 14 53 31 118
04:00 0 0 0 13 18 31
04:15 0 0 0 25 16 41
04:30 0 1 1 16 24 40
04:45 0 1 2 1 2 21 75 11 69 32 144
05:00 0 1 1 30 14 44
05:15 0 1 1 29 14 43
05:30 1 1 2 22 18 40
05:45 0 1 0 3 0 4 29 110 18 64 47 174
06:00 1 2 3 28 11 39
06:15 0 3 3 21 12 33
06:30 1 2 3 18 10 28
06:45 0 2 2 9 2 11 18 85 14 47 32 132
07:00 5 13 18 14 9 23
07:15 5 4 9 16 12 28
07:30 7 10 17 12 3 15
07:45 5 22 17 44 22 66 12 54 4 28 16 82
08:00 14 19 33 5 5 10
08:15 9 26 35 7 6 13
08:30 18 13 31 9 4 13
08:45 19 60 23 81 42 141 7 28 3 18 10 46
09:00 15 17 32 11 2 13
09:15 13 9 22 4 1 5
09:30 8 9 17 4 4 8
09:45 15 51 18 53 33 104 3 22 1 8 4 30
10:00 11 16 27 2 0 2
10:15 17 10 27 0 2 2
10:30 11 13 24 2 0 2
10:45 20 59 13 52 33 111 2 6 0 2 2 8
11:00 13 17 30 1 2 3
11:15 13 13 26 0 1 1
11:30 10 11 21 0 0 0
11:45 11 47 19 60 30 107 0 1 0 3 0 4
TOTALS 245 308 553 661 471 1132
SPLIT % 44.3% 55.7% 32.8% 58.4% 41.6% 67.2%

NB SB EB WB
906 779 0 0
AM Peak Hour 08:30 08:00 08:00 17:00 15:45 17:00
AM Pk Volume 65 81 141 110 72 174
Pk Hr Factor 0.855 0.779 0.839 0.917 0.750 0.926
7 ‐ 9 Volume 82 125 00 207 185 133 00 318
7 ‐ 9 Peak Hour 08:00 08:00 08:00 17:00 16:00 17:00
7 ‐ 9 Pk Volume 60 81 0 0 141 110 69 0 0 174
Pk Hr Factor 0.789 0.779 0.000 0.000 0.839 0.917 0.719 0.000 0.000 0.926 Pk Hr Factor
4 ‐ 6 Volume
4 ‐ 6 Peak Hour
4 ‐ 6 Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor

DAILY TOTALS
DAILY TOTALS Total
1,685
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
23:00
23:15
23:30
23:45
TOTALS
SPLIT %
21:30
21:45
22:00
22:15
22:30
22:45
20:00
20:15
20:30
20:45
21:00
21:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
19:30
19:45
17:00
17:15
17:30
17:45
18:00
18:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
16:45
14:00
14:15
14:30
14:45
15:00
15:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
13:15
13:30
13:45
TOTAL PM Period TOTAL
12:00
12:15
Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
VOLUME
Sea View Dr Bet. Colusa Ave & Eureka Ave
Wednesday
10/6/2021
DAILY TOTALS Total
1,685
Agenda Packet Page 136 of 219
B
Final Engineering and Traffic Surveys for the City of El Cerrito October 2022
Appendix B
Radar Speed Surveys
Agenda Packet Page 137 of 219
Agenda Packet Page 138 of 219
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18 1
19 20
21 22 3
23 4
24 12
25 20
26 26
27 28
28 21
29 25
30 18
31 12
32 9
33 9
34 4
35 4
36 4
37 2
38 2
39 40 1
41 1
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 206 18 - 41 28 mph 32 mph 24 - 33 180 87% 3% / 8 9% / 18

SPEED PARAMETERS
Ashbury Ave Bet. Fairmount Ave & South City Limits
City of El Cerrito
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
11:30-12:10
10/15/2021
Project #: 21-080243-002
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
Agenda Packet Page 139 of 219
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16 1
17 1
18 19 1
20 5
21 6
22 12
23 19
24 26
25 27
26 29
27 27
28 22
29 18
30 15
31 8
32 4
33 1
34 35 1
36 37
38 39
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 223 16 - 35 26 mph 29 mph 22 - 31 203 91% 6% / 14 3% / 6

SPEED PARAMETERS
Ashbury Ave Bet. Moeser Ln & Fairmount Ave
City of El Cerrito
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
14:50-15:45
10/7/2021
Project #: 21-080243-003
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
Agenda Packet Page 140 of 219
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 1
20 21 1
22 2
23 7
24 3
25 9
26 19
27 22
28 18
29 14
30 23
31 11
32 8
33 1
34 2
35 1
36 2
37 2
38 1
39 1
40 41 1
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 149 19 - 41 28 mph 31 mph 23 - 32 134 90% 2% / 4 8% / 11

SPEED PARAMETERS
Barrett Ave Bet. West City Limits & Arlington Blvd
City of El Cerrito
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
11:45-12:45
10/7/2021
Project #: 21-080243-004
0 5 10 15 20 25
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 1
16 1
17 3
18 6
19 11
20 13
21 6
22 15
23 16
24 19
25 11
26 4
27 1
28 2
29 1
30 31
32 33
34 35
36 37
38 39
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 110 15 - 29 22 mph 25 mph 17 - 26 104 95% 1% / 2 4% / 4

SPEED PARAMETERS
Colusa Ave Bet. Eureka Ave & Terrace Dr
City of El Cerrito
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
11:10-12:30
10/15/2021
Project #: 21-080243-008
0 5 10 15 20
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 2
20 1
21 3
22 3
23 8
24 18
25 23
26 18
27 8
28 18
29 8
30 15
31 2
32 9
33 4
34 8
35 3
36 1
37 38 2
39 40 2
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 156 19 - 40 27 mph 32 mph 23 - 32 127 81% 5% / 9 13% / 20

SPEED PARAMETERS
Fairmount Ave Bet. Carlson Blvd & Richmond St
City of El Cerrito
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
12:45-13:45
10/15/2021
Project #: 21-080243-009
0 5 10 15 20 25
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14 2
15 4
16 9
17 18
18 25
19 27
20 24
21 26
22 27
23 16
24 9
25 8
26 6
27 3
28 29 1
30 31
32 33
34 35
36 37
38 39
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 205 14 - 29 20 mph 23 mph 16 - 25 189 92% 2% / 6 5% / 10

SPEED PARAMETERS
Fairmount Ave Bet. Richmond St & Colusa Ave
City of El Cerrito
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
13:00-13:35
10/15/2021
Project #: 21-080243-010
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16 1
17 6
18 4
19 8
20 8
21 14
22 16
23 11
24 10
25 11
26 9
27 4
28 1
29 1
30 2
31 1
32 33
34 2
35 1
36 37
38 39
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 110 16 - 35 22 mph 26 mph 17 - 26 97 88% 0% / 1 11% / 12

SPEED PARAMETERS
Lincoln Ave Bet. Richmond St & Ashbury Ave
City of El Cerrito
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
13:40-15:20
10/15/2021
Project #: 21-080243-012
0 5 10 15 20
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20 1
21 4
22 8
23 9
24 8
25 22
26 26
27 23
28 23
29 20
30 18
31 10
32 11
33 5
34 5
35 4
36 7
37 3
38 2
39 1
40 1
41 2
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 213 20 - 41 28 mph 32 mph 23 - 32 170 80% 6% / 13 15% / 30

SPEED PARAMETERS
Moeser Ln Bet. Navellier St & Arlington Blvd
City of El Cerrito
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
11:00-11:55
10/14/2021
Project #: 21-080243-013
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 1
20 3
21 2
22 3
23 7
24 14
25 30
26 31
27 31
28 30
29 20
30 20
31 9
32 3
33 1
34 4
35 6
36 2
37 1
38 39 1
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 219 19 - 39 27 mph 30 mph 22 - 31 195 89% 2% / 6 9% / 18

SPEED PARAMETERS
Moeser Ln Bet. San Pablo Ave & Navellier St
City of El Cerrito
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
12:15-13:00
10/14/2021
Project #: 21-080243-014
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 2
16 17 3
18 5
19 3
20 6
21 7
22 7
23 15
24 17
25 10
26 10
27 8
28 6
29 5
30 4
31 1
32 2
33 34
35 36
37 38
39 40
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 111 15 - 32 24 mph 28 mph 20 - 29 91 82% 11% / 13 7% / 7

SPEED PARAMETERS
Sea View Dr Bet. Colusa Ave & Eureka Ave
City of El Cerrito
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
13:30-14:45
10/14/2021
Project #: 21-080243-015
0 5 10 15 20
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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C
Final Engineering and Traffic Surveys for the City of El Cerrito October 2022
Appendix C
Engineering and Traffic Survey Forms - Attached as Exhibit A to the Resolution Agenda Packet Page 149 of 219
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Pam Austin October 18, 2022

SUNDAR SHADI AWARD

EL CERRITO GARDEN CLUB
Agenda Item No. 6.A.

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SUNDAR SHADI AWARD

TO HONOR SUNDAR SHADI BY RECOGNIZING NOTABLE RESIDENTIAL GARDENS IN EL CERRITO Agenda Packet Page 152 of 219

SUNDAR SHADI AWARD
• ANNUAL AWARD
• NOMINATIONS BY CLUB MEMBERS
• COMMITTEE SELECTS THE GARDENS
• PRESENTATIONS ARE MADE
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SUNDAR SHADI AWARD
•# OF NOMINATIONS IN 2022
•3 WINNERS SELECTED
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GARDEN 1
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GARDEN 2
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GARDEN 3
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Agenda Item No. 6.B.

Date: October 18, 2022
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Citizens Street Oversight Committee
Subject: Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual Report to City Council and Citizens of El Cerrito
On June 23, 2022, the Citizens Street Oversight Committee met to review expenditures of revenue collected pursuant to Chapter 4.60 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code to determine whether such funds were expended for the purposes specified in the current Expenditure Plan as approved by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito. The expenditures reviewed were reported for Fiscal Year 2020-21, and were summarized in the City’s Annual Financial Comprehensive Report. Further, the Committee reviewed the Agreed Upon Procedures Report issued by the City’s independent auditors, Badawi and Associates, which indicated that nothing came to their attention that caused them to believe that the City had failed to comply with the terms, covenants and conditions of the Master Installment Sale Agreement related to the bond issuance. The Committee also previously reviewed a detailed list of vendors to whom the expenditures were made.

By a unanimous vote, as indicated below, the Committee found that the expenditures were an appropriate use of the Pothole and Local Street Improvement and Maintenance Transactions and Use Tax as approved by the City of El Cerrito City Council. The Committee is hereby reporting their findings to the City Council and the citizens of the City of El Cerrito pursuant to Section

2.04.320 C of the El Cerrito Municipal Code.

Additionally, the Committee acknowledges and fully supports that City Council, in their resolutions authorizing expenditures of these funds as budget amendments, are confirming that the expenditures are an appropriate use of the Pothole Repair and Local Street Improvement and Maintenance Transactions and Use Tax.

AYES: Chair Vanessa Hill; Vice-Chair Prachi Amin and Committee Members Matthew Kelly and Jia Ma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Committee Member Kathy Fleming
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 7.A.

Date: October 18, 2022
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Keith Marks, Building Official; Melanie Mintz, Community Development Director, Community Development Department
Subject: Adoption of Building Code Updates

ACTION PROPOSED
Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion 1) Adopt a Resolution which makes findings justifying changes to 2022 California Building Standards Code and 2) Introduce by title, waive the first reading, and set the second hearing for November 1, 2022 which adopts the 2022 California Green Code, Administrative, Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Residential, Existing Building Code, 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, and Related Construction Codes as applicable to all construction within the City of El Cerrito, with local modifications as outlined in the Ordinance.

BACKGROUND
The 2022 California Building Standards Code (CBSC), which includes the Fire Code, becomes effective in California cities on January 1, 2023. Typically, every three years the California Building Standards Commission reviews and revises the California Building, Existing Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, and Electrical Codes. The California Health and Safety Code requires local agencies to adopt the building standards contained in these uniform statewide codes but allows cities to modify the codes to reflect local conditions. El Cerrito adopted its current codes, incorporating and modifying the 2019 California Building Standards Code including the Fire Code, in November 2019.

ANALYSIS
A city may establish more restrictive standards in their Building Codes because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. The local modifications proposed for El Cerrito are outlined as findings in the attached Resolution (Attachment 1) and include the following local environmental conditions:

1. Climate Conditions
a. Precipitation and Relative Humidity
b. Temperature
c. Winds

2. Geologic Conditions
a. Seismic

3. Topographic
a. Soils
b. Vegetation
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c. Surface Features Buildings and Landscaping
Additionally, the ordinance includes proposed modifications to require Class A roofing material for all roof replacements, which provides the highest standard in regards to the roofing material’s ability to resist external fire. All roof covering material allowed in the code comes with a fire rating of A to C, A being the most restrictive. Most roofing material used currently already meets Class A requirements, including asphalt, metal, and tile that are all non-combustible. This proposal to amend the code will mean that any new roofing material, either for new roofs or re-roofs, will now have protection from fires spreading from one roof to the next even in areas not in the high fire hazard zone.

Additional costs to contractors are expected to be minimal, since most roofs in the City do already use material that meet this new requirement.

The attached draft ordinance adopting the 2022 CBSC generally represents a continuation of existing City practice with regard to local modifications. It revalidates and readopts the City’s current local amendments and includes El Cerrito’s minor modifications due to local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions, and adds the amendments regarding roof cover material, in Title 16 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code.

There are minor changes to the reference numbering in the new California Codes, and the proposed ordinance reflects these new reference numbers to ensure that the Municipal Code continues to relate accurately to the California Building Standards Code. Other construction-related California Codes are not included in this ordinance as City staff is not recommending that they be amended; instead those Codes will be automatically adopted and enforced as published by the State on January 1, 2023.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
The task of updating and adopting the new California codes specifically modified to align with El Cerrito’s local climatic, geologic and topographic conditions is in keeping with Strategic Plan Goals A: Delivering exemplary government services and E: Ensuring the public’s health and safety.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), Review for Exemptions – General Rule, in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility for these actions to have a significant effect on the environment.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The cost of implementing this project is already included in the City of El Cerrito’s FY 2022-23 Budget. No additional funding is necessary.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
State law requires that the local agency adopt findings for any local modifications to the Agenda Packet Page 161 of 219
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building standards contained in the CBSC. These findings are included in the attached resolution.

The City of El Cerrito is following the general process for adopting another code by reference, pursuant to Government Code 50022.3. The City Council must determine that the form of this publication is sufficient to give notice to interested persons of the purpose of the ordinance and the subject matter thereof, and the resolution contains a finding to this effect.

In addition, the City Clerk is required to keep on file a copy of the codes to be adopted by reference for at least 15 days before the public hearing as well as after its adoption pursuant to Government Code section 6066. The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the attached draft resolution, ordinance and hearing notice.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Ordinance
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-xx

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO

APPROVING FINDINGS TO SUPPORT LOCAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE STANDARDS CONTAINED IN THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, ENACTED AS PART OF ORDINANCE NO. 2022-03 AND DIRECTING CITY

CLERK TO SCHEDULE HEARING AND PUBLISH NOTICE
WHEREAS, Section 17922 of the California Health and Safety Code requires that local agencies adopt Title 24, which is including but not limited to the building standards contained in the California Building Code, the California Fire Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Mechanical Code, and the California Electrical Code, as such codes are approved by the State Building Standards Commission (collectively, the “California Building Standards Code”); and WHEREAS, Section 17958.5 of the California Health and Safety Code allows local agencies to enact modifications to those building standards provided that such modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, Section 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code further provides that a local agency which enacts modifications to those building standards must adopt findings which tie those modifications to such local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the El Cerrito City Council has considered whether certain modifications to the building standards contained in the California Building Standards Code are necessary in El Cerrito due to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby adopt the following findings in conformance with its obligations under Section 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code:

I. The City of El Cerrito is subject to the following climatic, geological and topographical conditions:

A. Climatic Conditions
General Conditions
The seasonal climatic conditions during late summer, fall and early winter create serious difficulties regarding the control of and protection against fires in El Cerrito. The hot, dry weather typical of this area in the summer and fall, and the extreme dryness of fuel stands in the early winter, coupled with wind, temperature and precipitation conditions outlined below frequently cause fire events which threaten the City.

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1. Precipitation and Relative Humidity
(a) Conditions
Precipitation ranges from 15 to 24 inches per year with an average of 18 inches per year. Ninety-five percent of all rainfall occurs during the seven months of October through April and only five percent occurs from May through September. The dry season is considered to last at least six months in this area, where typically 0.8 percent of the annual rainfall occurs in any given month during this period. In addition, the Northern California area is subject to recurrent periods of drought lasting for several years. Relative humidity remains in the middle range most of the year with 45 to 65 percent occurring during the spring, summer and fall, and a wider range of 60 to 90 percent in the winter. Occasionally, the relative humidity falls as low as 12 percent during temporary changes in climate and wind direction. Such low humidity periods can occur any time of year. Coastal fog, on the other hand, can raise humidity especially during night hours.
(b) Impact
During the dry season generally and during occasional periods of low humidity, burning conditions are worse than normal. Such weather conditions cause extreme dryness in combustible material including untreated wood shakes and shingles on buildings, wood siding, and combustible building materials. Non-irrigated grass, brush, and weeds, which are often near buildings, are also subject to extreme drying.

Extremely dry, combustible materials are vulnerable to rapidly spreading exterior fires which can quickly transfer to other buildings by means of radiation or flying brands, sparks, or embers. Under such conditions, a small fire can rapidly grow in magnitude beyond the capabilities of the fire department to control. Such fires produce excessive fire loss that has a negative impact on the quality of life in the community.

2. Temperature
(a) Conditions
Temperatures have been recorded as high as 106 F. Seasonal highs over 90 can be sustained for several days in a row. (b) Impact
High temperatures cause rapid fatigue and heat exhaustion of firefighters, reducing their effectiveness and ability to control large building and wildland fires. High temperatures will preheat combustible building materials and non-irrigated weeds, grass and brush causing their materials to ignite readily and burn more rapidly and intensely. In addition, a series of local ridges and valleys produce differences in solar heating of fuels which increase the probability of erratic fire behavior, including area-wide ignition and "blow-up" conditions. Higher air and fuel temperatures increase the rate of fire spread and reduce the effectiveness of water applied to extinguish fires.

Additional fire department resources and water will be required for timely and effective suppression of fires. Temperature has a direct relationship to the intensity and size of fires.

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3. Winds
(a) Conditions
Prevailing winds in the area occur from the west or
southwest. Off shore winds from the northeast and east, known locally as Diablo winds, frequently occur during the summer and fall and are prevalent during periods of hot, dry weather. Virtually any time during the year a climatic pattern of strong, steady, dry winds can occur for several days in succession, creating extremely dry conditions. Hillside elevation differences are ideal for the creation of localized up slope or down slope winds, which follow ridgelines or canyon valleys. Because of these topographic variables, winds can be experienced from virtually every direction depending on location and surrounding climatic conditions. Wind velocities range generally from 15 to 25 mph, with typical gusting to 35 mph. Severe storm gusts have been recorded as high as 80 mph. Westerly afternoon winds are common. Forty mph winds are experienced occasionally during extreme fire weather conditions. In rare circumstances, both on shore and off shore breezes up to 55 mph have been registered locally during nonstorm conditions. (b) Impact
Local winds can cause water intrusion and structural deterioration to building components, this deterioration may facilitate a premature structural building collapse. These local winds cause interior and exterior fires to burn intensely and spread rapidly. Wind driven fires involving non-irrigated weeds, grass and brush can grow to a magnitude and intensity beyond the capabilities of the fire department to control. Even relatively moderate winds can cause extreme and erratic fire behavior.

Prevailing winds generally align with local topographical features creating ideal avenues for uphill fire spread. Wind driven fires can move uphill or downhill with great speed.

When wind driven fires are not controlled they can spread from property to property and threaten the entire community.

Summary
The local climatic conditions created by precipitation patterns, temperature and wind conditions combine to affect the rate of acceleration, intensity, and magnitude of fire in the community. Periods with little or no rainfall, low humidity and high temperatures create extreme fire hazard conditions. Temperature extremes can create intense and erratic fire behavior. Local winds can have a tremendous impact on fire intensity, growth, and spread. Winds can carry sparks and burning brands to other areas up to one-mile away thus spreading fire and causing conflagrations. In building fires and fires at the bottom of canyons, winds can literally create a "blow torch" effect, which concentrates heat and resists control efforts.

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B. Geologic Conditions
General Conditions
The geologic features of the local area create conditions that leave the area vulnerable to local flooding, earthquakes, land sliding, restricted access and conflagration. These events create serious difficulty regarding the control of and protection against fires in El Cerrito. Local flooding conditions can impede the ability of the fire department to aid or assist in fire control, evacuations, rescues and other emergency tasks. Among the potential effects of earthquake activity are isolation of neighborhoods or the entire community, loss of water sources and conflagration.

Seismic events and landslides may isolate El Cerrito from surrounding communities and restrict or eliminate internal circulation by rendering surface travel difficult or impossible.

Topographic features present multiple problems in the delivery of emergency services including fire protection.

1. Seismic
(a) Conditions
El Cerrito is located in a High Risk Seismic Zone, the worst risk rating in the United States. Buildings and other structures in High Risk Zones can experience major damage as the result of a seismic event. Contra Costa County is in close proximity to the San Andreas Fault and contains all or portions of the Hayward, Calaveras, Concord, Antioch, Mt. Diablo, Rogers and other lesser faults. The Hayward and Calaveras faults have been identified as likely sites for a major seismic event in the 7 + Richter scale range within the next 25 years. Minor seismic events have been localized in the El Cerrito-Berkeley area.

Much of the transportation infrastructure is built upon soils classified as subject to liquefaction or landslide. San Pablo Avenue, a major north-south route through the city, is subject to liquefaction. Arlington Blvd., the other main northsouth route, is subject to damage from landslide. Potrero, Moeser and Stockton Avenues, primary east-west routes, are all subject to damage from landslide. Damage to these roadbeds would have a significant, negative impact on response times.

Earthquakes of the magnitude experienced locally can cause major damage to electrical transmission facilities which in turn, cause power failures while at the same time starting fires throughout the city. The simultaneous occurrence of multiple fires will quickly disperse available fire department resources, thereby reducing and delaying an emergency response to any additional fires. An electrical power outage would incapacitate elevators, building smoke management systems, lighting systems, alarm systems and other electrical equipment. Since these are urgently needed to assist evacuation and fire control in large buildings there is increased expectation of life loss and major fire losses in such larger buildings.

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A seismic event powerful enough to damage roadways would also damage other utility systems such as water mains, natural gas pipelines and telephone lines. The East Bay Municipal Utilities District anticipates seismic disruption of water service. Damage to these systems would have a negative impact on the service delivery capabilities of local emergency services.
(b) Impact
The above listed local geologic conditions increase accessibility problems and fire hazards in the City of El Cerrito. Fire following an earthquake has the potential of causing greater loss of life and damage than the earthquake itself.

Hazardous materials, particularly toxic gases, could pose the greatest threat to a larger number of citizens should a leak occur during a significant seismic event. Public safety resources would have to be prioritized to meet the greatest threat and may be unavailable for smaller structure fires in dwellings or other structures. Smaller fires may grow to conflagration proportions. Other factors can intensify the situation:
1) The extent of damage to the water system;
2) The extent of isolation due to bridge or freeway
overpass collapse;
3) The extent of roadway damage or amount of debris
blocking the roadway;
4) Climatic conditions (hot, dry weather with high winds); 5) Time of day will influence the amount of traffic on
roadways and could intensify the risk to life during
normal business hours;
6) The availability of timely mutual aid or military
assistance;
7) Dwellings with wood shingle roof coverings could burn and result in conflagrations.

Summary
The local geologic conditions leave the city vulnerable to emergency conditions created by local flooding, earthquakes, landslide, and conflagration. Local flooding from the drainages and slopes of the East Bay Hills could result in conditions rendering the roads impassible. Earthquakes can occur at anytime.

Earthquakes can isolate the community or significant portions of the community, cause loss of water sources used to provide fire protection and cause injury or rescue situations, which could then overtax the available resources to respond to new fires.

Land movement can impair, restrict or deny emergency access to significant portions of the city. Geologic features and conditions can make firefighting strategy and tactics difficult at best. When coupled with prevailing climatic and topographic conditions, the City is at risk to conflagration at any time and is extremely vulnerable during or after a triggering event such as earthquake, floods, landslide or fire.

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C. Topographic
General Conditions
The topographic features of the city increase the difficulty of fighting fires.

Steep hillsides, ridges and deep, well-defined canyons are subject to fires that, in those areas, are easily influenced by wind and weather. Steep canyons are subject to rapidfire spread, spot fires and area ignition. Fire growth controlled by topographic features (topography-driven fires) is subject to erratic fire behavior including blowups, fire whirls, and sudden changes in fire front direction. On the other hand, certain topographic features such as moist or sparse vegetation conditions, surface features, and manmade improvements such as roads have a dampening influence on erratic fire behavior.

1. Soils
(a) Conditions
The area is replete with various soils, which are unstable: clay loam, unconsolidated fills, and alluvial fans are predominant. These soil conditions are moderately to severely prone to swelling and shrinking and are plastic and tend to liquefy. Large hillside portions of the city are subject to landslide, slumping and collapse. (b) Impact
Throughout El Cerrito the topography and the pattern of growth and development have created a network of aging, narrow roads which limit access to some neighborhoods even in the best conditions. These roads are subject to damage and closure from mud and rock-slides caused by earthquakes, storms or erosion. Unstable soils can slip causing trees, power poles and lines, or other obstructions to close roadways. Any significant seismic or weather event can close roadways isolating residential subdivisions.

2. Vegetation
(a) Conditions
Highly combustible dry grass, weeds and brush are common six to eight months of each year in the hilly and open space areas adjacent to built-up locations. Many of these areas have experienced wildland fires, which have threatened nearby buildings; particularly those with wood roofs or siding. The City Council has designated areas of the city as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) and has adopted vegetation management standards for these areas. Many residential areas border parklands, which contain vegetation fire hazards.

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(b) Impact
Combustible dry grass, weeds and brush contribute to a recognized conflagration hazard. City programs like the vegetation management program, the Hillside Natural Area Fire Hazard Reduction Program and strict fire code enforcement have reduced but not eliminated the threat of conflagration due to rapid fire spread in vegetation stands. Should active fire become established in vegetation stands, this growing fire could rapidly overcome fire department control efforts.

3. Surface Features
(a) Conditions
The arrangement and location of natural and man-made surface features, including hills, valleys, creeks, roadways, housing density, commercial areas, and fire stations combine to limit feasible emergency response routes to certain areas. (b) Impact
The arrangement and location of natural surface features produce an area very similar to those conditions found in the Oakland-Berkeley hills prior to their conflagration of October 1991. Surface features can easily produce fires of great magnitude or with erratic fire behavior that could threaten the entire community.

4. Buildings and Landscaping
(a) Conditions
Many commercial buildings and apartment complexes have
building and landscape features, which preclude or greatly limit the operational access of fire department vehicles. There are many concentrations of houses and other buildings with untreated wood shake or shingle roofs or siding in the City which are within 10 feet of each other. There are many such buildings to which access to all but one side is virtually impossible due to landscaping, fences, electrical transmission lines, slopes or other buildings.
(b) Impact
When Fire Department vehicles cannot gain access to buildings on fire, there is a high potential for complete loss. Difficult access to a fire site often requires that personnel must carry equipment for long distances. Such operations quickly exhaust fire personnel and reduce the effective number of personnel available for suppression. Access problems often result in severe delays, the misdirection of fire and smoke control efforts, or the failure to make a timely fire attack.

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Summary
The above listed local topographical conditions increase accessibility problems and fire hazards in the City of El Cerrito. Should a significant emergency occur, such as an area wide conflagration, public safety resources would be prioritized to mitigate the greatest threat and may likely remain unavailable for smaller single dwelling or structure fires. Other variables may intensify the situation:
1) The extent of damage to the water system;
2) The extent of isolation due to bridge and/or freeway overpass collapse;
3) The extent of roadway damage and/or amount of
debris blocking the roadways;
4) Climatic conditions (hot, dry weather with high winds); 5) Time of day will influence the amount of traffic on
roadways and could intensify the risk to life during
normal business and commute hours;
6) The availability of timely mutual aid or military
assistance;
7) The large proportion of dwellings with wood single
roof coverings could result in conflagrations.

D. Conclusion
Based on the local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions outlined above, there is a real risk of damage to the community from a disaster. A seismic event can cause structural damage to buildings and utility infrastructure; storm flooding and high winds may increase the damages. Any of these conditions may negatively affect fire prevention efforts by increasing the frequency, spread, acceleration, intensity, and size of fires involving buildings in this community. Further, these conditions will increase the potential damage to all structures occurring from any earthquake and subsequent fire. It is found, therefore, to be reasonably necessary that the California Fire Code and the State Building Standards Code are changed or modified to mitigate the effects of the above conditions.

II. Pursuant to Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the State of California Health and Safety Code, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito makes the finding that changes, modifications, and amendments to the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Codes are needed and are reasonably necessary because of certain local climatic, geologic and topographic features and conditions as described in Section I above, and that those features and conditions, under certain circumstances, affect delivery of emergency services. The amendments to the California Building Standards Codes are enacted to mitigate the impact of those local features and conditions by (i) preventing the chance of accident or injury by requiring standards more stringent than required by the current codes; and (ii) requiring additional built-in automatic fire protection systems which will provide for early detection and initial fire control.

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III. The following changes and/or modifications to the 2022 California Building Standards Code are found to be necessary to mitigate the impacts caused by the local climatic, geologic and topographic conditions and are listed as follows:

Municipal
Code Section CBC Section Findings in Section 1

16.02.020 105.2 (4) A, B, C, D

16.02.030 107.6 B.1, C.1

16.02.040 107.3 A, B, C, D

16.02.050 114.1.1 A, C.2, C.4

16.02.060 117 A, C.2, C.4

16.02.070 501.2 A, C.2, C.4

16.02.080 903.2 A, C.2, C.4

16.02.090 904.3.5 A, C.2, C.4

16.02.100 905.3 A, C.2, C.4

16.02.110 1705.3 B, C

16.02.120 1905.1.7 B, C

16.02.130 Chapter 23 A, C.2, C.4

16.02.140 2304.12.1.5 A, C.2, C.4

16.02.150 2505 A, C.2, C.4

16.02.160 Chapter 1, Section 110.7 A, C

16.02.170

16.02.180

16.02.190

16.02.200

16.02.210

16.02.220
Appendix G, Section 102.3
1202.7
1403.14
2303.12.2.3
2303.12.2.4
2304.12.2.5

A, B, C
A.1, A.3
A.1, A.3
A.1, A.3
A.1, A.3
A.1, A.3

16.02.230

16.03.020
705A.1
R105.2
A, C.2, C.4

A,B,C,D

16.03.030 R106.2.1 B1, C1

16.03.040

16.03.050

16.03.060

16.03.068

16.03.070

16.03.080

16.03.090.

16.03.100

16.03.110
R106.3.1
R113.5
R115
R310.1
R319.1
R322.1
R402.1
R602.10.4
And/Table R602.10.3(3)
R703.6

A,B,C,D
A,C2,C4
A,C2,C4

A, B, C, D
A,C2,C4
A,B,C
A,C2,C4
A,C2,C4
A,C2,C4

16.03.120

16.03.130

16.08.040
R902.1
R902.1.2
Article 230.70(A)(1)
A,C2,C4
A,C2,C4
A, C.2, C.4, D

16.09.030 405 B, C

16.26.020 1.1.1.2 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.030 1.1.8 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.040 1.11.1 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.050 102.1 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.060 102.9 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.070 104.1 A, C.2, C.4, D
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16.26.080 104.1.1A and 104.1.1B A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.090 104.9 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.100 105.1.1 A, C.2, C.4, D
Municipal
Code Section CBC Section Findings in Section 1

16.26.110 105.6 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.120 109 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.130 202 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.140 202 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.150 202 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.160 321 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.170 401.5 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.180 503, 504, 505, and 507 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.190 603.6 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.200 903.2 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.210 903.2 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.220 905.3.1 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.230 907.2 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.240 907.8.2 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.250 1010.1.10 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.260 1028.5 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.270 5004 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.280 5004.1 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.290 5304.2 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.300 5601.1.1A A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.310 5704.2.11.5 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.320 5704 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.330 5803A A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.340 6103.2.1.7 A, C.2, C.4, D

16.26.350 6104.2A A, C.2, C.4, D
The aforementioned amendments have been incorporated in detail in Ordinance 2022-

03. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing for consideration of Ordinance No. 2022-03, to be held November 1, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, and to confirm a notice of such hearing has been published in accordance with Government Code Section 50022.3; and that such notice state that the purpose of the ordinance is to adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Code (including the Fire Code) and the California Housing Regulations, with modifications to address unique local conditions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and adoption.

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on October 18, 2022 the City Council of the City of El Cerrito passed this Resolution by the following vote:

AYES:

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NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

IN WITNESS of this action, I sign this document and affix the corporate seal of the City of El Cerrito on October , 2022.
________________________
Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
APPROVED:
________________________
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
5206480.1
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ORDINANCE NO. 2022-03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE EL

CERRITO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT, WITH MODIFICATIONS TO ADDRESS UNIQUE LOCAL CONDITIONS, THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (BASED ON THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE), VOLUMES 1 AND 2, INCLUDING SEVERAL APPENDICES THERETO, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (BASED ON THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE), INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES THERETO, THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (BASED ON THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE) WITH SOME APPENDICES, THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE (BASED ON THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE) INCLUDING SOME APPENDICES, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (BASED ON THE 2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE), THE 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (BASED ON THE 2021 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE), THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (BASED ON THE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE), AND THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE .

The City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby ordain as follows:

DIVISION I. That certain documents, copies of which are on file and are open for inspection by the public in the office of the Building Official of the City of El Cerrito, being marked and designated as the California Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition, comprising Title 24, Parts 1, 2 (Vol. 1 and 2), 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9,10, 11, and 12 California Code of Regulations, together with all appendices thereto and the California Housing Law Regulations, are hereby adopted, with certain modifications to reflect unique local conditions, as contained in the Municipal Code of the City of El Cerrito for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings or structures in the City of El Cerrito. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of such California Building Standards Code, California Housing Law Regulations, all of which are on file in the office of the Building Official are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance. The application and use of the Appendices in the California Building Standards Codes and California Fire Code are adopted individually and are subject to approval of the Building Official and Fire Chief respectively.

The City Council of the City of El Cerrito further ordains as follows:

DIVISION II. TITLE 16, CHAPTER 16.02., ORDINANCE NO. 2019-09, (CALIFORNIA

BUILDING CODE) OF THE EL CERRITO MUNICIPAL CODE IS HEREBY REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER 16.02, TITLED “CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE”:

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Chapter 16.02

CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Sections:

16.02.010 California Building Code - Adoption

16.02.020 Chapter 1 Subsection 105.2 (4) Amended - Exempted Work

16.02.030 Chapter 1 Section 107.6 Added - Garage, Carport and Driveway Grades

16.02.040 Chapter 1 Subsection 107.3 Amended - Examination of Documents

16.02.050 Chapter 1 Section 114.1.1 Added - Littering of Streets

16.02.060 Chapter 1 Section 117 Added - General Regulation of Construction

16.02.070 Chapter 5 Section 501.2 Amended – Address Identification

16.02.080 Chapter 9 Subsection 903.2 Amended - Automatic Fire-Extinguishing Systems

16.02.090 Chapter 9 Subsection 904.3.5 Amended - Alternative Automatic FireExtinguishing Systems

16.02.100 Chapter 9 Subsection 905.3.1 Amended - Standpipe Requirements

16.02.110 Chapter 17 Subsection 1705.3 Amended – Required Special Inspections and Tests

16.02.120 Chapter 19 Subsection 1905.1.8 Amended - Modifications to ACI 318

16.02.130 Chapter 23 Subsections 2308.6.4 and 2308.6.5 and tables 2308.6.1 and 2308.6.3(1) Amended - Wood

16.02.140 Chapter 23 Subsection 2304.11.2.6 Amended – Wood Siding

16.02.150 Chapter 25 Section 2505 Deleted – Shear Wall Construction

16.02.160 Chapter 1, Section 110.7 Added - Storm Water Pollution Control Measures

16.02.170 Appendix G Subsection G102.3 Added – Flood Resistant Construction

16.02.180 Chapter 12, Section 1202.7 Added – Ventilation of weather exposed assemblies

16.02.190 Chapter 14, Section 1403.14 Added – Projections exposed to weather.16.02.200 Appendix G Subsection G102.3 Added – Flood Resistant Construction

16.02.210 Chapter 23, Section 2304.12.2.4 Amended – Laminated timbers

16.02.220 Chapter 23, Section 2304.12.2.5 Amended – Supporting members for permeable floors and roofs.

16.02.230 Chapter 7A, Section 705A.1 Amended – General

16.02.010 California Building Code - Adoption.

The Building Code for the City, sometimes referred to as “the CBC,” is the 2022 California Building Code, incorporating Volumes 1 and 2, (based on the International Building Code, 2021 Edition), including Appendix chapters D, F, G, H, and J, as approved by the California Building Standards Commission, and as published in Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2 of the California Code of Regulations.

16.02.020 Chapter 1 Subsection 105.2 (4) Amended - Exempted Work Subsection 105.2(4) of the CBC is amended to read:

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4. Retaining walls which do not retain more than thirty (30) inches of earth when the earth retained is level and where there is no surcharge load and retaining walls which do not retain more than two (2) feet of earth when the earth retained is sloping not greater than 2h:1v and there is no surcharge load. The above does not apply to retaining walls impounding Class I, II, or IIIA Liquids. See CBC Section 2304.12.5 for treatment of wood used for retaining walls.

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16.02.030 Chapter 1 Section 107.6 Added -Garage, Carport & Driveway Grades Section 107.6 is added to the CBC, to read as follows:

Section 107.6 Garage, Carport and Driveway Grade Requirements. (a) Garage and carport floors shall be concrete.
(b) Any person to whom a building permit has been issued shall, where established, obtain official line and grade information as required in Section 13.20.150 of the City Code prior to the construction of foundations or footings for carports and garages.
(c) When official line and grade has not been established, it shall be the responsibility of that person to provide such information as required by City Engineer to establish lines and grades.
(d) Any person to whom a building permit has been issued shall construct the finish floor of carports and garages to an elevation which shall conform to the official driveway data as set forth on plan LL-1031 on file with the City Engineer.

16.02.040 Chapter 1 Subsection 107.3 Amended - Examination of Documents Subsection 107.3.1.1 is added to the CBC, to read as follows:

Review by Fire Chief. Whenever application is made for a building permit, as required by the CBC, the Building Official shall withhold issuance of the building permit until notification from the Fire Chief that all plans required by the California Fire Code (chapter 16.26 of this title) have been reviewed and approved, and that the requirements specified in Section 16.26 have been met.

16.02.050 Chapter 1 Section 114.1.1 Added - Littering of Streets Section 114.1.1 is added to the CBC, to read as follows:

Section 114.1.1 - Littering of Streets
It shall be unlawful for any person to excavate, dig or move dirt, rock, or other substances so as to allow fragments thereof from being thrown or dropped against or upon lots or buildings, or upon any public right-of-way. Any person dropping such material or tracking dirt, mud, or rocks from private property upon any public right-ofway shall immediately cause the same to be removed. Transportation of dirt and rock requires a permit obtained pursuant to chapter 13.24 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code.

16.02.060 Chapter 1 Section 117 Added - General Regulation of Construction Section 117 is added to the CBC, to read as follows:

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Section 117 - General Regulation of Construction
(a) Work may be prohibited during inclement weather upon the order of the City Building Official.
(b) The hours of work shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Work shall be prohibited on Sundays and Holidays.

Work hours in the public right-of-way shall be regulated by Public Works Department.
(c) Work must be controlled to prevent causing a public nuisance such as dust, noise, vibrations, uncontrolled storm water runoff, and traffic congestion.

16.02.070 Chapter 5 Section 501.2 Amended – Address Identification Section 502.1 of the CBC is amended to read as follows:

Section 502.1 – Address Identification.
a) The city shall keep on file a description of the method to be used in the assignment of street address identification numbers. This method shall be approved by Council resolution and shall be available for inspection by any member of the public.
b) Every main structure or building constructed, altered, repaired, or moved into the city shall be assigned a street identification number by the Building Official.
c) Numbers identifying the street address shall be placed on the street side of the building or structure in such manner as to be plainly visible from the street or public way. Identification numbers shall be a minimum of four (4) inches in height with minimum ½” stroke width for residential, and six (6) inches in height with minimum 1” stroke width for commercial buildings, and of a color to contrast with the surrounding color. Numbers shall be installed prior to final inspection and occupancy of the building or structure.
d) The premises street address shall be internally or externally illuminated to the satisfaction of the Building Official.
e) Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response.
f) Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole, or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.

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g) The owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of identification numbers.
h) Any change of the assigned street identification number must be approved by the Building Official.
i) Every owner or occupant of any building or structure not numbered in accordance with the provisions of this section shall, within ten (10) days after notice given by the City change the number of such building or structure to the number specified in the notice.

16.02.080 Subsections 903.2 Amended - Automatic Fire-Extinguishing Systems Subsection 903.2 of the CBC is amended to add:
a) In every building where the total floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet. b) In every building having three (3) or more stories.

16.02.090 Subsection 904.3.5 Amended – Alternative Automatic FireExtinguishing Systems Section 904.3.5 of the CBC is amended by adding the words, “or when required by the Fire Chief.”

16.02.100 Subsection 905.3 Amended - Standpipe Requirements Subsection 905.3 is amended by adding the following:

Standpipes shall be required in all buildings three (3) stories in height in addition to other requirements in this section, or when required by the Fire Chief.

16.02.110 Subsection 1705A.3 Amended – Required Special Inspections and Tests
CBC Subsection 1705A.3, Concrete Construction is amended to read as follows:
1705.3 Concrete Construction. Special inspections and tests for concrete construction shall be performed in accordance with this section and TABLE 1705A.3.

Exceptions: Special inspections and tests shall not be required for:

1. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock, where the structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f’c, no greater than 2,500 pound per square inch (psi) (17.2 Mpa).

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16.02.120 Subsection 1905.1.7 Amended – Modifications to ACI 318 Section 1905.1.7 ACI 318, section 14.1.4 Delete ACI 318, section 14.1.4, and replace with the following:

14.1.4 - Plain concrete in structures assigned to seismic design category C, D, E or F.

14.1.4.1 - Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not have elements of structural plain concrete, except as follows:
(a) Isolated footings of plain concrete supporting pedestals or columns are permitted, provided the projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member does not exceed the footing thickness.

Exception: In detached one and two-family dwelling three stories or less in height, the projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member is permitted to exceed the footing thickness.
(b) Plain concrete footing supporting walls are permitted, provided the footings have at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars. Bars shall not be smaller than No. 4 and shall have a total area of not less than 0.002 times the gross cross-sectional area of the footing. A minimum of one bar shall be provided at the top and bottom of the footing. Continuity of reinforcement shall be provided at corners and intersections.

Exception: In detached one and two-family dwellings three stores or less in height and constructed with stud bearing walls, plain concrete footings with at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4 are permitted to have a total area of less than 0.002 times the gross cross –sectional area of the footing.

16.02.130 Chapter 23 Amended - Wood
The following tables 2308.6.1 and 2308.6.3(1) and sections 2308.6.4 and 2308.6.5 are amended to read as follows:

Table 2308.6.1 - Wall Bracing Requirements
Remove “PCP” and “GB” from the table column under the heading of “Bracing method” and remove footnotes “c” and “d” and any other references to “Portland Cement Plaster” and/or “Gypsum board”.

Table 2308.6.3(1) - Bracing Methods
Under column “Methods, Material”, remove rows “GB Gypsum board (double sided)” and “PCP Portland cement plaster” from table.

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Section 2308.6.4 - Braced wall panel construction
Remove reference to “PCP” from text.

Section 2308.6.5 – Alternative bracing is deleted and replaced with the following:
2308.6.5 Alternate Bracing
An alternate braced wall (ABW) or a portal frame with hold-downs (PFH) described in this section is permitted to substitute for a 48-inch (1219 mm) braced wall panel of Method DWB, WSP, SFB, PBS, or HPS.

16.02.140 Subsection 2304.12.1.5 Amended – Wood Siding
Subsection 2304.12.1.5 of the CBC is amended to add the following sentence at the end thereof:

Siding Materials: Wood shingles or shakes shall be Class B or better which comply with ASTM E108 or UL 790, except that in very high fire hazard severity zones, no wood shake or shingle siding shall be permitted regardless of class designation. See section

8.30.030 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code for roofing standards in very high fire hazard severity zones.

16.02.150 Section 2505 Deleted – Shear Wall Construction Section 2505 of the CBC on the use of gypsum or lath and plaster for shear wall construction is deleted in its entirety.

16.02.160 Chapter 1, Section 110.7 Added - Storm Water Pollution Control Measures
Chapter 1 Section 110.7 is added to the CBC to read as follows:

Storm water pollution control measures shall be implemented during all construction phases of development to prevent pollution from entering waterways. Specific practices of the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) Construction Best Management Practices Handbook shall be incorporated herein.

16.02.170 Appendix G Subsection G102.3 Added – Flood Resistant Construction
Section G102.3 is added to the CBC, to read as follows:

Section G102.3 - Construction in Special Flood Hazard Area Construction within special Flood Hazard Areas must comply with chapter 13.40 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code.

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16.02.180 Chapter 12, Section 1202.7 Added – Ventilation of weather exposed assemblies
Chapter 12, Section 1202.7 is added to the CBC to read as follows:

Balconies, landings, decks, stairs, and similar exterior projecting elements and appurtenances exposed to the weather and sealed underneath shall have cross ventilation for each separate enclosed space by ventilation openings protected against the entrance of rain or snow. Blocking and bridging shall be arranged so as not to interfere with the movement of air. The net free ventilation area shall not be less than1/150th of the area of the space ventilated. Ventilation openings shall comply with Section 1203.2.1. An access panel of sufficient size shall be provided on the underside of the enclosed space to allow periodic inspection.

Exceptions:

1. An access panel is not required where the exterior coverings applied to the underside of the joists are easily removable using ordinary tools.

2. Removable soffit vents 4 inches minimum in width may be used to satisfy both ventilation and access panel requirements.

16.02.190 Chapter 14, Section 1403.14 Added – Projections exposed to weather.

Chapter 14, Section 1403.14 is added to the CBC to read as follows:

Balconies, landings, decks, stairs and similar floor projections exposed to the weather shall be constructed of naturally durable wood, preservative-treated wood, corrosion resistant (e.g. galvanized) steel, or similar approved materials.

16.02.200 Chapter 23, Section 2304.12.2.3 Amended – Supporting members for permanent appurtenances.

Chapter 23, Section 2303.12.2.3 of the CBC is amended to read as follows:

Naturally durable or preservative-treated wood shall be utilized for those portions of wood members that form the structural supports of buildings, balconies, porches, or similar appurtenances where such members are exposed to the weather.

16.02.210 Chapter 23, Section 2304.12.2.4 Amended – Laminated timbers Chapter 23, Section 2304.12.2.4 of the CBC is amended to read as follows:

The portions of glued-laminated timbers that form the structural supports of a building or other structure, projecting element, or appurtenance and are exposed to weather shall be pressure treated with preservative or be manufactured from naturally durable or preservative-treated wood.

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16.02.220 Chapter 23, Section 2304.12.2.5 Amended – Supporting members for permeable floors and roofs.

Chapter 23, Section 2304.12.2.5 of the CBC is amended to read as follows:

Wood structural members that support moisture-permeable floors and roofs that are exposed to the weather, such as concrete or masonry slabs, shall be of naturally durable or preservative wood and shall be separated from such floors or roofs by an impervious moisture barrier. The impervious moisture barrier system protecting the structure supporting floors shall provide positive drainage of water that infiltrates the moisture-permeable floor topping.

16.02.230 Chapter 7A, Section 705A.1 Amended – General.

Chapter 7A, Section 705A.1 of the CBC is amended as follows:

Roofs shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 7A and Chapter 15. Roofs shall have a roofing assembly installed in accordance with its listing and the manufacturer's installation instructions and shall be Class A rating when tested in accordance with ASTM E108 or UL790.

DIVISION III. TITLE 16, CHAPTER 16.03., ORDINANCE NO. 2019-09, (CALIFORNIA

RESIDENTIAL CODE) OF THE EL CERRITO MUNICIPAL CODE IS HEREBY

REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER

16.03, TITLED “CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE”:

Chapter 16.03

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:

16.03.010 California Residential Code - Adoption

16.03.020 Chapter 1 Subsection R105.2 (3) Amended - Exempted Work

16.03.030 Chapter 1 Section R106.2.1 Added - Garage, Carport and Driveway Grades

16.03.040 Chapter 1 Subsection R106.3.1 Amended - Examination of Documents

16.03.050 Chapter 1 Section R103.5 Added - Littering of Streets

16.03.060 Chapter 1 Section R115 Added - General Regulation of Construction

16.03.065 Chapter 1 Section 116 Added - Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy System Review Process

16.03.068 Chapter 3 Section R310.1 Amended – Emergency escape and rescue opening required

16.03.070 Chapter 3 Section R319.1 Amended - Premises Identification Numbering

16.03.080 Chapter 3 Section R322.1 of the CRC Amended-Flood-Resistant Construction

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16.03.100 Chapter 6 Section R602.10.2 and Table R602.10.3(3) of the CRC Amended – Seismic Reinforcing

16.03.110 Chapter 7 Subsection R703.6 Amended – Wood Shakes and Shingles

16.03.120 Chapter 9 Subsection R902.1 Amended Fire Rating of Roof Covering Material

16.03.130 Chapter 9 Subsection R902.1.2 Amended Roof Covering in All Areas

16.03.010 California Residential Code - Adoption.

The Residential Code for the City, sometimes referred to as “the CRC,” is the 2022 California Residential Code, (based on the International Building Code, 2021 Edition), including Appendix chapters H and Q, as approved by the California Building Standards Commission, and as published in Title 24, Part 2.5 of the California Code of Regulations.

16.03.020 Chapter 1 Subsection 105.2(Building)(3) Amended - Exempted Work Subsection 105.2(Building)(3) of the CRC is amended to read:

3. Retaining walls which do not retain more than thirty (30) inches of earth when the earth retained is level and where there is no surcharge load, and retaining walls which do not retain more than two (2) feet of earth when the earth retained is sloping not greater than 2h:1v and there is no surcharge load. The above does not apply to retaining walls impounding Class I, II, or IIIA Liquids. See CBC Section 2304.12.5 for treatment of wood used for retaining walls.

16.03.030 Chapter 1 Section 106.2.1 Added -Garage, Carport & Driveway Grades
Section 106.2.1 is added to the CBC, to read as follows:

Section 106.2.1 Garage, Carport and Driveway Grade Requirements. (a) Garage and carport floors shall be concrete.
(b) Any person to whom a building permit has been issued shall, where established, obtain official line and grade information as required in Section 13.20.150 of the City Code prior to the construction of foundations or footings for carports and garages.
(c) When official line and grade has not been established, it shall be the responsibility of that person to provide such information as required by City Engineer to establish lines and grades.
(d) Any person to whom a building permit has been issued shall construct the finish floor of carports and garages to an elevation which shall conform to the official driveway data as set forth on plan LL-1031 on file with the City Engineer.

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16.03.040 Chapter 1 Subsection R106.3.1 Amended - Examination of Documents
Subsection R106.3.1 is amended by adding a second paragraph to the CRC, to read as follows:

Review by Fire Chief. Whenever application is made for a building permit, as required by the CRC, the Building Official shall withhold issuance of the building permit until notification from the Fire Chief that all plans required by the California Fire Code (chapter 16.26 of this title) have been reviewed and approved, and that the requirements specified in Section 16.26 have been met.

16.03.050 Chapter 1 Section R113.5 Added - Littering of Streets Section R113.5 is added to the CRC, to read as follows:

Section R113.5 - Littering of Streets
It shall be unlawful for any person to excavate, dig or move dirt, rock, or other substances so as to allow fragments thereof from being thrown or dropped against or upon lots or buildings, or upon any public right-of-way. Any person dropping such material or tracking dirt, mud or rocks from private property upon any public right-of-way shall immediately cause the same to be removed. Transportation of dirt and rock requires a permit obtained pursuant to chapter 13.24 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code.

16.03.060 Chapter 1 Section R115 Added - General Regulation of Construction Section R115 is added to the CRC, to read as follows:

Section R115 - General Regulation of Construction
(a) Work may be prohibited during inclement weather upon the order of the City Building Official.
(b) The hours of work shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Work shall be prohibited on Sundays and Holidays.
(c) Work hours in the public right-of-way shall be regulated by Public Works Department.
(d) Work must be controlled to prevent causing a public nuisance such as dust, noise, vibrations, uncontrolled storm water runoff, and traffic congestion.

16.03.065 Chapter 1, Section R116 added—Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy System Review Process.

Section R116 is added to the CRC to read as follows:

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Section 116 – Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy System Review Process A. The following words and phrases as used in this section are defined as follows:
“Electronic submittal” means the utilization of one or more of the following:

1. e-mail,

2. the internet,

3. facsimile.
“Small residential rooftop solar energy system” means all of the following:

1. A solar energy system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or 30 kilowatts thermal.

2. A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the City and paragraph (iii) of subdivision (c) of Section 714 of the Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or redesignated from time to time.

3. A solar energy system that is installed on a single or duplex family dwelling.

4. A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the authority having jurisdiction. “Solar energy system” has the same meaning set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 801.5 of the Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or redesignated from time to time.

B. Section 65850.5 of the California Government Code provides that, on or before September 30, 2015, every city, county, or city and county shall adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited, streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems.

C. Section 65850.5 of the California Government Code provides that in developing an expedited permitting process, the city, county, or city and county shall adopt a checklist of all requirements with which small rooftop solar energy systems shall comply to be eligible for expedited review. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to develop a modified version of the eligibility checklist from the 2020 California Solar Permitting Guidebook to conform to the City of El Cerrito’s unique climactic, geological, seismological, or topographical conditions and adopt such checklist.

D. The checklist shall be published on the city’s internet website. The applicant may submit the permit application and associated documentation to the City’s building division by personal, mailed, or electronic (when developed and available) submittal together with any required permit processing and inspection fees.

E. Prior to submitting an application, the applicant shall:

1. Verify to the applicant’s reasonable satisfaction through the use of standard engineering evaluation techniques that the support structure for the small Agenda Packet Page 186 of 219
residential rooftop solar energy system is stable and adequate to transfer all wind, seismic, and dead and live loads associated with the system to the building foundation; and

2. At the applicant’s cost, verify to the applicant’s reasonable satisfaction using standard electrical inspection techniques that the existing electrical system, the main panel make and type, including existing line, load, ground and bonding wiring as well as main panel and subpanel sizes are adequately sized, based on the existing electrical system’s current use, to carry all new photovoltaic electrical loads and accept new electrical connections.

F. For a small residential rooftop solar energy system eligible for expedited review, only one inspection shall be required, which shall be done in a timely manner and may include a consolidated inspection by the building official and fire chief. If a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection, a subsequent inspection is authorized; however, the subsequent inspection need not conform to the requirements of this subsection.

G. An application that satisfies the information requirements in the checklist, as determined by the building official, shall be deemed complete. Upon receipt of an incomplete application, the building official shall issue a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.

H. Upon confirmation by the building official of the application and supporting documentation being complete and meeting the requirements of the checklist, the building official shall administratively approve the application and issue all required permits or authorizations. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to connect the small residential rooftop energy system to the local utility provider’s electricity grid. The applicant is responsible for obtaining such approval or permission from the local utility provider.

16.03.068 Section R310.1 Amended – Emergency escape and rescue opening required
Section R301.1 of the CRC is amended as follows:

Exception 2 is deleted in its entirety.

16.03.070 Section R319.1 Amended - Premises Identification Numbering Section R319.1 of the CRC is amended to read as follows:

Section R319.1 - Premises Identification Numbering.

Address Identification.
a) The city shall keep on file a description of the method to be used in the assignment of street address identification numbers. This Agenda Packet Page 187 of 219
method shall be approved by Council resolution and shall be available for inspection by any member of the public.
b) Every main structure or building constructed, altered, repaired or moved into the city shall be assigned a street identification number by the Building Official.
c) Numbers identifying the street address shall be placed on the street side of the building or structure in such manner as to be plainly visible from the street or public way. Identification numbers shall be a minimum of four (4) inches in height with minimum ½” stroke width for residential, and six (6) inches in height with minimum 1” stroke width for commercial buildings, and of a color to contrast with the surrounding color. Numbers shall be installed prior to final inspection and occupancy of the building or structure.
d) The premises street address shall be internally or externally illuminated to the satisfaction of the Building Official. e) Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response.
f) Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.
g) The owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of identification numbers.
h) Any change of the assigned street identification number must be approved by the Building Official.
i) Every owner or occupant of any building or structure not numbered in accordance with the provisions of this section shall, within ten (10) days after notice given by the City change the number of such building or structure to the number specified in the notice.

16.03.080 Section R322.1 of the CRC Amended-Flood-Resistant Construction Section R322.1 of the CRC is amended by adding the following sentence:

Construction within special Flood Hazard Areas must comply with Chapter 13.40 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code.

16.03.090 Section R402.1 of the CRC Deleted – Wood Foundations Agenda Packet Page 188 of 219
Section R402.1 of the CRC concerning the use of wood foundations is deleted in its entirety.

16.03.100 Section R602.10 and Table R602.10.3(3) of the CRC Amended – Wall Bracing
Section R602.10.4 containing Table R602.10.3(3) of the CRC is amended as follows:

Footnote “e” at the end of CRC Table R602.10.3(3), is amended to read:
e. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, Methods GB, PFG, and CS-SFB
are not permitted and the use of Method PCP is limited to one-story single family
dwellings and accessory structures.

16.03.110 Subsection R703.6 Amended – Wood Shakes and Shingles Subsection R703.6 of the CRC is amended to add the following sentence:

Wood shingles or shakes shall conform to CSSB and be fire resistance Class B or better which comply with ASTM E108 or UL 790, except that in very high fire hazard severity zones, no wood shake or shingle siding shall be permitted regardless of class designation. See section 8.30.030 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code for roofing standards in very high fire hazard severity zones.

16.03.120 Subsection R 902.1 Amended – Roofing Covering Materials Subsection R902.1 of the CRC is amended to read as follows:

Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section including where the edge of the roof is less than 3 feet (914 mm) from a lot line. Class A roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with ASTME108or UL 790.

Exceptions:

1. Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry and exposed concrete roof deck.

2. Class A roof assemblies include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets, metal sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on noncombustible decks.

3. Class A roof assemblies include minimum 16 ounces per square foot copper sheets installed over combustible decks.

4. Class A roof assemblies include slate installed over underlayment over combustible decks.

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16.03.130 Subsection Section R 902.1.2 Amended – Roof Coverings in all other Areas
Subsection R902.1.2 of the CRC is amended to read as follows:

The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A.

DIVISION IV. TITLE 16, CHAPTER 16.04., ORDINANCE NO. 2019-09, (CALIFORNIA

PLUMBING CODE) OF THE EL CERRITO MUNICIPAL CODE IS HEREBY

REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER

16.04, TITLED “CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE”:

Chapter 16.04

CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
Sections:

16.04.010 California Plumbing Code - Adoption
The Plumbing Code for the City, sometimes referred to as “the CPC,” is the California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition, (based on the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition), as approved by the California Building Standards Commission, and as published in Title 24, Part 5, of the California Code of Regulations.

DIVISION V. TITLE 16, CHAPTER 16.06., ORDINANCE NO. 2019-09, (CALIFORNIA

MECHANICAL CODE) OF THE EL CERRITO MUNICIPAL CODE IS HEREBY

REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER

16.06 TITLED “CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE”:

Chapter 16.06

CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:

16.06.010 California Mechanical Code - Adoption.

The Mechanical Code for the City, sometimes referred to as “the CMC,” is the California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition, (based on the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition), as approved by the California Building Standards Commission, and as published in Title 24, Part 4, of the California Code of Regulations Agenda Packet Page 190 of 219
DIVISION VI. TITLE 16, CHAPTER 16.08., (CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE) OF

THE EL CERRITO MUNICIPAL CODE IS HEREBY REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER 16.08, TITLED “CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE”:

Chapter 16.08

CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:

16.08.010 California Electrical Code - Adoption.

16.08.040 Article 230.70 (A) (1) Amended - Readily Accessible Location

16.08.010 California Electrical Code - Adoption
The Electrical Code for the City sometimes referred to as “the CEC,” is the California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition, (based on the National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition), as approved by the California Building Standards Commission, and as published in Title 24, Part 3, of the California Code of Regulations, except as amended and supplemented in the manner set forth in this chapter.

16.08.040 Article 230.70 (A) (1) Amended - Readily Accessible Location Article 230.70 (A) (1) of the National Electric Code is amended to read as follows:

The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location outside of a building or structure near the point of entrance of the service conductors for single family dwellings. For other occupancies where direct access from the exterior does not occur, a remote control (shunt trip) activating the disconnect shall be located on the exterior of the building in a location and manner acceptable to the Fire and Building Officials.

DIVISION VII. TITLE 16, CHAPTER 16.09., ORDINANCE NO. 2019-09, (CALIFORNIA

EXISTING BUILDING CODE) OF THE EL CERRITO MUNICIPAL CODE IS HEREBY

REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER

16.09 TITLED “CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE”:

Chapter 16.09
California Existing Building Code
Section:

16.09.010 California Existing Building Code – Adoption

16.02.030 Section 405 Added - Repairs including all subsections associated

16.09.010 California Existing Building Code - Adoption.

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The Existing Building Code for the City, sometimes referred to as “the CEBC,” is the 2022 California Existing Building Code, (based on the International Existing Building Code, 2021 Edition), including Appendix chapters A3 and A4, as approved by the California Building Standards Commission, and as published in Title 24, Part 10 of the California Code of Regulations.

16.02.030 Chapter 4, Section 405 Added - Repairs including all subsections associated
The following repair requirements are hereby added as a new Subsection 405.2.3.1.1 to Chapter 4, Section 405 “Repairs” of the CBC to read as follows:
405.2.3.1.1 Seismic evaluation and design. Seismic evaluation and design of an existing building and its components shall be based on the following criteria. 405.2.3.1.2 Evaluation and design procedures. The seismic evaluation and design shall be based on the procedures specified in the building code, ASCE 31 Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings (for evaluation only) or ASCE 41 Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings. The procedures contained in Appendix A of the International Existing Building Code shall be permitted to be used as specified in Section 405.2.3.1.4.
405.2.3.1.3 CBC level seismic forces. When seismic forces are required to meet the building code level, they shall be one of the following:

1. 100 percent of the values in the building code. The R factor used for analysis in accordance with Chapter 16 of the building code shall be the R factor specified for structural systems classified as “Ordinary” unless it can be demonstrated that the structural system satisfies the proportioning and detailing requirements for systems classified as “Intermediate” or “Special”.

2. Forces corresponding to BSE-1 and BSE-2 Earthquake Hazard Levels defined in ASCE 41. Where ASCE 41 is used, the corresponding performance levels shall be those shown in Table 405.2.3.1.3.

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TABLE 405.2.3.1.3
ASCE 41 and ASCE 31 PERFORMANCE LEVELS
a
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P
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r
f
or
a. Performance levels for Occupancy Category III shall be taken as halfway between the performance levels specified for occupancy Category II and Occupancy Category IV.
405.2.3.1.4 Reduced CBC level seismic forces. When seismic forces are permitted to meet reduced building code levels, they shall be one of the following:

1. 75 percent of the forces prescribed in the building code. The R factor used for analysis in accordance with Chapter 16 of the California Building Code shall be the R factor as specified in Section 405.2.3.1.3.

2. In accordance with the applicable chapters in Appendix A of the International Existing Building Code as specified in Items 2.1 through 2.5 below. Structures or portions of structures that comply with the requirements of the applicable chapter in Appendix A shall be deemed to comply with the requirements for reduced building code force levels.

2.1. The seismic evaluation and design of unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings in Occupancy Category I or II are permitted to be based on the procedures specified in Appendix Chapter A1.

2.2. Seismic evaluation and design of the wall anchorage system in reinforced concrete and reinforced masonry wall buildings with flexible diaphragms in Occupancy Category I or II are permitted to be based on the procedures specified in Appendix Chapter A2.

2.3. Seismic evaluation and design of cripple walls and sill plate anchorage in residential buildings of light-frame wood construction in Occupancy Category I or II are permitted to be based on the procedures specified in Appendix Chapter A3.

2.4. Seismic evaluation and design of soft, weak, or open-front wall conditions in multiunit residential buildings of wood construction in

OCCUPANCY

CATEGORY
(BASED ON IBC
TABLE 1604.5)

PERFORMANCE LEVEL
FOR USE WITH ASCE 31
AND WITH ASCE 41
BSE-1 EARTHQUAKE

HAZARD LEVEL

PERFORMANCE LEVEL
FOR
USE WITH ASCE 41 BSE-2

EARTHQUAKE HAZARD
LEVEL
I Life Safety (LS) Collapse Prevention (CP)
II Life Safety (LS) Collapse Prevention (CP)
III Note (a) Note (a)
IV Immediate Occupancy (IO) Life Safety (LS)
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Occupancy Category I or II are permitted to be based on the procedures specified in Appendix Chapter A4.

3. In accordance with ASCE 31 based on the applicable performance level as shown in Table 405.2.3.1.3.

4. Those associated with the BSE-1 Earthquake Hazard Level defined in ASCE 41 and the performance level as shown in Table 405.2.3.1.3.

Where ASCE 41 is used, the design spectral response acceleration parameters Sxs and Sx1 shall not be taken less than 75 percent of the respective design spectral response acceleration parameters SDS and SD1 defined by the International Building Code and its reference standards.
405.2.3.1.5 Wind Design. Wind design of existing buildings shall be based on the procedures specified in the building code.
405.2.3.1.6 Repairs to damaged buildings. Repairs to damaged buildings shall comply with this section.
405.2.3.1.7 Unsafe conditions. Regardless of the extent of structural damage, unsafe conditions shall be eliminated.

DIVISION VIII. TITLE 16, CHAPTER 16.20., ORDINANCE NO. 2019-09, (HOUSING

AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE) OF THE EL CERRITO MUNICIPAL CODE

IS HEREBY REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER 16.20, TITLED “HOUSING AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE”:

Chapter 16.20

HOUSING AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

16.20.010 - Housing and Property Maintenance Code—Adoption The housing code for the city is the California Housing Law Regulations combined with the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) except as amended and supplemented in the manner set forth in this chapter.

16.20.011 - IPMC 101.1 amended—Title.

Section 101.1 of the IPMC is amended as follows:

That portion of the sentence reading "Name of Jurisdiction" is deleted and replaced with "City of El Cerrito."

16.20.012- IPMC 103.1 amended—Creation of Agency.

Section 103.1 of the IPMC is amended as follows:

That portion of the sentence reading "Insert Name of Jurisdiction" is deleted and replaced with "Community Development Department."
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16.20.020 - IPMC 102.3 amended—Application of other codes. o Section 102.3 of the IPMC is amended as follows:

The International Codes are not adopted by the City, and where referenced in this code, shall be replaced with the California Codes.

16.20.030 - IPMC 107 amended—Means of appeal.
o Section 107 of the IPMC is amended as follows:

Section 107 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with ECMC sections 1.14.080,

1.14.090, 1.14.100, and 1.14.110

16.20.035- IPMC 302.4 amended—Weeds.

Section 302.4 of the IPMC is amended as follows:

That portion of the sentence reading "jurisdiction to insert height in inches" is deleted and replaced with "twelve inches."

16.20.040 - IPMC 304.14 amended—Insect screens.
o Section 304.14 of the IPMC is amended as follows:

That portion of the sentence reading "During the period from [date] to [date]," is deleted and replaced with "During the entire year,"

16.20.050 - IPMC 308.3.1 amended—Disposal of garbage.
o Section 308.3.1 of the IPMC is amended as follows:

That portion of the sentence reading "an approved incinerator unit in the structure available to the occupants in each dwelling unit" shall be deleted in its entirety.

16.20.055 - IPMC 602.3 amended—Heat supply.
o Section 602.3 of the IPMC is amended as follows:

That portion of the sentence reading "during the period from [date] to [date]" is deleted and replaced with "during the entire year."

16.20.060 - IPMC 602.4 amended—Occupied work spaces.
o Section 602.4 of the IPMC is amended as follows:

That portion of the sentence reading "during the period from [date] to [date]" is deleted and replaced with "during the entire year."
DIVISION IX. TITLE 16, CHAPTER 16.24., ORDINANCE NO. 2019-09, (CALIFORNIA

GREEN BUILDING CODE) OF THE EL CERRITO MUNICIPAL CODE IS HEREBY

REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER

16.24, TITLED “CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE”:

Chapter 16.24

CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE
Section:

16.24.010 California Green Building Code - Adoption.

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The Green Building Code for the City is the California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition, as approved by the California Building Standards Commission, and as published in Title 24, Part 11, of the California Code of Regulations.

DIVISION X. TITLE 16, CHAPTER 16.26., ORDINANCE NO. 2019-09, (CALIFORNIA

FIRE CODE) OF THE EL CERRITO MUNICIPAL CODE IS HEREBY REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER 16.26, TITLED “CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE”:

Chapter 16.26

CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
Section:

16.26.010 California Fire Code - Adoption.

16.26.020 Chapter 1 Section 1.1.1.2 Added - Title

16.26.030 Chapter 1 Section 1.1.8 Amended - Amendments to the Fire Code

16.26.040 Chapter 1 Section 1.11.1 Amended - Office of the State Fire Marshall

16.26.050 Chapter 1 Section 102.1 Amended - Applicability

16.26.060 Chapter 1 Section 102.9 Amended - Matters Not Provided For

16.26.070 Chapter 1 Section 104.1 Amended - General Authority and Responsibility

16.26.080 Chapter 1 Section 104.1.1A and 104.1.1B Added - General Authority Peace Officer Status

16.26.090 Chapter 1 Section 104.9 Amended - Alternative materials and methods

16.26.100 Chapter 1 Section 105.1.1 Amended - Required permits

16.26.110 Chapter 1 Section 105.6 Amended - Required operational permits

16.26.120 Chapter 1 Section 109 Amended - Board of Appeals

16.26.130 Chapter 2 Section 202 Amended – General Definitions

16.26.140 Chapter 2 Section 202 Amended - Definitions - F

16.26.150 Chapter 2 Section 202 Amended - Definitions - R

16.26.160 Chapter 3 Section 321 Added - General precautions against fire

16.26.170 Chapter 4 Section 401.5 Amended - Making false report

16.26.180 Chapter 5 Sections 503, 504, 505 and 507 Amended -Fire Service Features

16.26.190 Chapter 6 Section 603.6 Amended - Building Services and Systems

16.26.200 Chapter 9 Section 903.2 Amended – Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems

16.26.210 Chapter 9 Section 903.2 Amended - Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems

16.26.220 Chapter 9 Section 905.3.1 Amended - Standpipe Systems

16.26.230 Chapter 9 Section 907.2 Amended - Fire Alarm and Detection Systems

16.26.240 Chapter 9 Section 907.7.2 Amended - Record of completion

16.26.250 Chapter 10 Section 1010.1.10 Amended - Panic and fire exit hardware

16.26.260 Chapter 10 Section 1028.5 Amended - Exit and pathways

16.26.270 Chapter 50 Section 5004 Added - Hazardous Materials

16.26.280 Chapter 50 Section 5004.1 Amended - General Provisions

16.26.290 Chapter 53 Section 5304,2S Added - Compressed Gasses

16.26.300 Chapter 56 Section 5601.1.1A Added - Explosives and Fireworks

16.26.310 Chapter 57 Section 5704.2.11.5 Added - Flammable and Combustible Liquids – Below Ground Tanks
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16.26.320 Chapter 57 Section 5704 Amended - Flammable and Combustible Liquids - Above Ground Tanks

16.26.330 Chapter 58 Section 5803A Added - Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids

16.26.340 Chapter 61 Section 6103.2.1.7 Amended - Liquefied Petroleum Gases – Inside Buildings

16.26.350 Chapter 61 Section 6104.2A Added - Liquefied Petroleum Gases – Outside Buildings

16.26.010 California Fire Code - Adoption.

It is hereby adopted by the city council of the city of El Cerrito for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire and explosion, that certain codes and standards known as the 2022 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR), Part 9 (California Fire Code), and by reference the 2021 International Fire Code published by the International Code Council, Inc. (ICC), (including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, and J) save and except such portions as are deleted, modified or amended by this chapter, of which not less than one copy each have been and are now filed in the office of the Fire Chief and the Building Official of the City of El Cerrito and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this chapter shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of El Cerrito.

16.26.020 Chapter 1 Section 1.1.1.2 Added - Title
Section 1.1.1.2 Title is added as follows:

Section 1.1.1.2 These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of El Cerrito, hereinafter referred to as "this code." The California Fire Code and the International Fire Code adopted by reference in Section 1, amendments thereto, additions, and deletions as set forth in this Section shall become effective as set forth in Section 1.1.8 Division and Appendix numbers used are those of the California Fire Code.

16.26.030 Chapter 1 Section 1.1.8 Amended - Amendments to the Fire Code Section 1.1.8 is amended by adding the following:

The limits referred to in Section 1.1.8.1 of the California Fire Code and International Fire Code adopted by reference in Section 1, amendments thereto, additions, and deletions and appendices as set forth in this section shall become effective as set forth in Section

1.1.9 Article, Section, Division, and Appendix numbers used are those of the California Fire Code.

16.26.040 Chapter 1 Section 1.11.1 Amended - Office of the State Fire Marshall Section 1.11.1 is amended by adding 1.11.1 A, B and C
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A. The California Fire Code as adopted and amended herein shall be enforced by the city fire prevention division which is hereby established, and which shall be operated under the supervision of the fire marshal.

B. The fire marshal in charge of the fire prevention division shall be appointed by the fire chief of the city of El Cerrito on the basis of examination to determine his or her qualifications for the position.

C. The chief of the fire department shall recommend to the city council the employment of technical staff members, who, when such authorization is made, shall be selected on the basis of examination to determine their qualifications for the position.

16.26.050 Chapter 1 Section 102.1 Amended – Applicability Section 102.1 is amended by adding Section 102.1.1
Section 102.1.1 Buildings in existence at the time of the adoption of this code may have their existing use or occupancy continued, if such use or occupancy was legal at the time of the adoption of this code, provided such continued use is not dangerous to life.

Section 102.2 is amended by adding section 102.2.1
Section 102.2.1 Plans for compliance. Upon written notice to the responsible property owner, plans for compliance shall be submitted and approved, and within 18 months or earlier depending on the life-safety significance of the hazard work shall be completed or the building shall be vacated until made to conform.

16.26.060 Chapter 1 Section 102.9 Amended - Matters Not Provided For Section 102.9 is amended by adding subsection 102.9.1A
102.9.1A Unless otherwise limited by law, the applicable provisions of this code shall apply to vehicles, ships, boats, and mobile vehicles and other facilities when fixed in a specific location within the boundaries of this jurisdiction.

16.26.070 Chapter 1 Section 104.1 Amended - General Authority and Responsibility
Section 104.1 is amended by adding the following:

The Fire Chief or the Fire Code Official is authorized to render interpretations of this code and to make and enforce rules and supplemental regulations in order to carry out the application of its provisions. The Chief may be guided by the 2016 Supplement to the Uniform Fire Code. Such interpretations, rules and regulations, and supplements shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of this code and shall be available to the public during normal business hours.

16.26.080 Chapter 1 Section 104.1.1A and 104.1.1B Added - General Authority Peace Officer Status
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Section 104.1.1A and 104.1.1B are added in their entirety to read as follows:

Section 104.1.1A The Fire Chief and his designated representatives shall have the powers of peace officers while engaged in the performance of their duties with respect to the prevention, investigation, and suppression of fires and the protection and preservation of life and property against the hazards of fire and conflagration.

Section 104.1.1B The Chief, or his duly authorized agents, may issue citations for violations of this ordinance in accordance with Chapter 5C (commencing with Section 853.5), Title 4, Part 2, of the Penal Code.

16.26.090 Chapter 1 Section 104.9 Amended - Alternative materials and methods
Section 104.9 is amended by adding 104.9.3
Section 104.9.3 - The city council, the fire chief and the fire marshal shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies for which permits are required in addition to those now enumerated in the California Fire Code. The fire marshal shall post such list in a conspicuous place at the offices of the fire prevention division and distribute copies thereof to interested persons.

16.26.100 Chapter 1 Section 105.1.1 Amended - Required permits Section 105.1.1 is amended by adding Section 105.1.1A:

Section 105.1.1A Fee for Plan Review, Inspection and Permits. Fees required by the City shall be established in the City's master fee schedule, to defray: the costs for plan review of plans required by this code; requested or required inspection services; administrative costs; issuance of permits and all other direct costs incurred by the city.

Section 105.4.1.1 is amended by adding Section 105.4.1.2 (1 to 6):

Section 105.4.1.2 Review of Plans. Whenever required by this Code, plans shall be submitted to the Fire Chief for review and approval prior to construction. Whenever application is made for a building permit, as required by the Building Code, the Building Official shall withhold issuance of the building permit until notification from the Fire Department that plans required by this code have been reviewed and approved and that the requirements set forth in section 105 have been met. In addition to plan submittals required by other sections of this Code, plans shall be submitted whenever any of the following land developments and/or improvements are proposed:

1. Subdivision of land.

2. Construction, alteration, or renovation of a building.

3. Demolition of a building.

4. Provision of a water supply for fire protection.

5. Provision of access for fire apparatus.

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6. An occupancy for the storage, use, or handling of any hazardous substance, hazardous material process, or hazardous device.

16.26.110 Chapter 1 Section 105.6 Amended - Required operational permits Section 105.6 is amended by adding 105.6.52 thru 105.6.55.

52. Christmas tree sales. To use a property for the purpose of selling cut Christmas trees. See applicable provisions of Chapter 3 General Precautions against fire.

53. Pumpkin patches/lots. To use a property for the purpose of selling pumpkins and seasonal items. See applicable provisions of Chapter 3 General Precautions against fire.

54. Liquefied petroleum gases. To store, use, or handle liquefied petroleum gas inside buildings. See Chapter 38.

55. Rockets. To launch model rockets. See California Code of Regulations Title 19, Division 1, Article 17.

16.26.120 Chapter 1 Section 109 Amended - Board of Appeals Section 109 is amended by adding 109.1.1
Section 109.1.1 Whenever the fire chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal within thirty days the chief's decision to the city council.

16.26.130 Chapter 2 Section 202 Amended – General Definitions Section 202 - General Definitions is amended as follows: by changing the definition of Jurisdiction and adding the definition for Fire Marshal by adding Sections 202. A and 202. B.

A. Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the City of El Cerrito.

B. Where the party responsible for the enforcement of the California Fire Code is given the title of "Fire Marshal," add the following definition: Fire Marshal is the chief of the bureau of fire prevention.

16.26.140 Chapter 2 Section 202 Amended - Definitions – F Section 202 -F - is amended by adding:

Facility - any structure or location used for storing, processing, or handling material or equipment.

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Fair - a temporary enterprise principally devoted to the exhibit or sale of products of commerce, agriculture or industry, or to entertainment and amusement and may include the operation of amusement rides or devices, or concession booths.

Firebreak - a continuous strip of land upon and from which all rubbish, weeds, grass or other growth that could be expected to burn when dry has been abated or otherwise removed in order to prevent the surface extension of fire from one area to another.

Fire trail - a graded firebreak of sufficient width, surface, and design to provide access for fire personnel and equipment to suppress and to assist in preventing a surface extension of fires.

Fuel break - a specified width, strip, or block of land on which the vegetation has been permanently modified to a low volume fuel type so that fires burning on it can be more readily controlled.

16.26.150 Chapter 2 Section 202 Amended - Definitions – R Section 202 - R is amended by adding:

Response Time - the calculated time difference between receiving a report of an alarm and the application of extinguishing agent.

Running Time - the calculated time difference between leaving the first due fire station and arriving on the emergency scene.

Rural Area - that area generally designated for agricultural or open space uses with parcels over 10 acres in size.

Rural Residential Area - that area generally designated for single family residential use with parcels between 3 and 10 acres in size.

16.26.160 Chapter 3 Section 321 Added - General precautions against fire Chapter 3 Section 321 is added in its entirety:

Section 321 Exterior hazard control.

Section 321.1 Weeds and Rubbish to be Destroyed or Removed.

It shall be unlawful for any person owning, occupying, renting, managing, or controlling any real property in this jurisdiction to cause, or permit to remain on the property, or on portions of streets adjoining such property, any weeds, rubbish, litter or other flammable material which creates a fire hazard, a menace to the public health or which is otherwise noxious or dangerous. It shall be the duty of every such person to remove or destroy such weeds, rubbish, litter or other flammable material. Destruction by burning within the jurisdictions unlawful unless the written permission of the Fire Chief of the City is first obtained, and all other applicable permits are obtained from appropriate governing Agenda Packet Page 201 of 219
jurisdictions.

Section 321.2 Definitions, as used in this article

1. "Weed," as used in this part, means all weeds growing upon streets or private property in this jurisdiction and includes any of the following:

2. Weeds that bear seeds of a downy nature or are subject to flight.

3. Sagebrush, chaparral and any other brush or weeds which obtain such large growth as to become, when dry, a fire menace to adjacent improved property or to streets.

4. Weeds that are otherwise noxious or dangerous.

5. Poison oak and poison ivy when the conditions of growth are such as to constitute a menace to the public health.

6. Dry grass, stubble, brush, litter or other flammable materials that endanger the public safety by creating a fire hazard.

7. "Rubbish" means waste matter, litter, trash, refuse, debris and dirt on streets, or private property in the jurisdiction that is, or when dry may become a fire hazard.

8. “Streets" include alleys, parkways, driveways, sidewalks and areas between sidewalks and curbs.

9. "Person" includes individuals, firms, partnerships and corporations.

10. "Cost of Abatement" shall include all expenses incurred by jurisdiction, including administrative costs, in its work of abatement undertaken pursuant Section 318 of this ordinance.

11. "Superintendent" shall mean the City Manager or designee.

Section 321.3 Declaration of Policy.

The City Council, as the supervising, legislative and executive authority of this jurisdiction, hereby declares that the removal of dry grass, stubble, brush, rubbish, litter or other flammable material which creates a fire hazard, a menace to the public health or which is otherwise noxious or dangerous is a matter of extreme municipal importance. The City Council hereby adopts the following Fire Hazard Abatement Program for the purpose of abating fire hazards caused by the presence of dry grass, stubble, brush, rubbish, litter or other flammable material on private properties within the City. This program shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Sections 39560-39588 as those sections presently exist or as may be amended.

The City Manager or designee shall be deemed the street superintendent for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this policy.

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Section 321.4 Abatement Procedures
a. The City Council of El Cerrito shall declare by resolution annually, or as often as may be necessary, those properties which are deemed public nuisances because of the presence of dry grass, stubble, brush, rubbish, litter, or other flammable material which creates a fire hazard, a menace to the public health or which is otherwise noxious or dangerous.
b. The resolution may also declare that certain identified properties are seasonal and recurrent nuisances as defined by Government Code Section 39562.1 c. The resolution shall designate a date, time and place for a hearing at which the owners of the properties identified in the resolution may object to the designation of their properties as public nuisances, and object to the abatement actions proposed by the City as authorized by Government Code Sections 39560-39588. d. Written notice shall be provided to the owners of the properties identified in the resolution informing them of the date, time, and place of the hearing. This notice shall be in substantially the same form as contained in Government Code Section 39566.

Notice to the owners of those properties declared seasonal and recurrent nuisances shall incorporate the provisions contained in Government Code Section 39562.1. The notice shall be served as provided for in Government Code Sections 39564-39567.1. e. At the hearing, the City Council shall hear and consider all objections. By resolution, the City Council shall allow or overrule these objections. The City Council shall also order the City Manager or designee to abate the public nuisances’ conditions at the properties designated in the initial resolution by having the dry grass, stubble, brush, rubbish, litter or other flammable material which creates a fire hazard, a menace to the public health or which is otherwise noxious or dangerous removed. f. The City Manager may abate these public nuisance conditions either through the use of City employees or by private contract. The City Manager is authorized to execute such public contracts as may be necessary to abate these public nuisance conditions. g. The City Manager shall keep a report of the cost of abatement for each property subject to the City Council resolution. At such time as the City Manager deems appropriate, a hearing shall be scheduled before the City Council for confirming the report. Notice shall be mailed to each property owner at least five days before the date of the hearing. The notice shall inform the property owner of the costs of abatement of the public nuisance conditions on the property; date, time and place of the hearing at which the property owner may object to the report; and a statement that if the report is confirmed by the City Council, that the costs of tax bill levied against the parcel for collection at the time and in the manner of ordinary municipal taxes. The report shall also be posted at least three days prior to the hearing date at or near the hearing place as required by Government Code Section 39575.
h. At the time fixed for the hearing, the City Council shall consider the report and hear any objections from the property owners liable to be assessed the costs of abatement. The City Council may modify the report if it is deemed necessary. The City Agenda Packet Page 203 of 219
Council may also establish installment payments for the abatement costs as provided for in Government Code Section 39581. At the conclusion of the hearing, the City Council shall confirm the report by resolution.
i. The cost of abatement upon each property and the costs incurred by the City in enforcing the abatement shall constitute a special assessment against the property as provided for in Government Code Section 39577. A lien shall attach to the property upon recordation of the order confirming the assessment by the County Recorder. On or before August 10th of each year, the City Manager shall file a certified copy of the report with the County Auditor. As authorized by Government Code Section 39581, the amount of the assessment shall be collected at the time and in the manner of ordinary municipal taxes, subject to the same penalties and procedure of foreclosure and sale provided for ordinary municipal taxes.

Section 321.5 Alternate Mitigation.

In lieu of ordering abatement of fire hazards as provided in Section 321.4, the Fire Chief may order the preparation of firebreaks/fuel breaks around parcels of property when combustible weeds, crops, or brush is present. In determining the proper width of firebreaks/fuel breaks, the Fire Chief shall consider the height of the growth, weather conditions, topography and accessibility to the property of fire protection equipment.

The procedure set forth in Section 321.4 for the abatement of weeds and rubbish shall also apply to the preparation of firebreaks/fuel breaks.

Section 321.6 Alternate Procedures
The procedures provided for by this Article are an alternative to any other procedure adopted by the City Council for the abatement of public nuisances, such as Chapter

8.34 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code, or which may be authorized by the law of the State of California.

Section 320.7 Peat Fire, Penalties Therefore
a. It is the duty of each person, firm, corporation or association not to permit on their property a peat fire in, or a fire involving combustible vegetable materials under the surface of the natural ground. It is hereby declared that it is the duty of any person as herein defined to take all necessary precautions to extinguish any subsurface fire involving peat or vegetative material at his/her own cost and expense. b. If there exists upon the lands of any person herein defined, subsurface fire involving the burning or combustion of peat or vegetative matter, and the owner or occupant thereof has not taken reasonable precautions within a reasonable time to extinguish or minimize such fire or combustion, the City of El Cerrito may, in addition to its regular duties to extinguish or minimize such fire or combustion, enter upon the lands of any person as herein defined and extinguish such fire or combustion. Any costs incurred by the Fire Department in fighting the fire and for the cost of providing rescue or emergency medical services shall be a charge against said person. The charge shall constitute a debt of that person and is collectable by the fire department incurring those costs in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or Agenda Packet Page 204 of 219
implied. (Health & Safety Code 13009.)

16.26.170 Chapter 4 Section 401.5 Amended - Making false report Section 401.5 is amended by adding an additional sentence:

Section 401.5 A charge may be made for excessive false alarms.

16.26.180 Chapter 5 Sections 503, 504, 505 and 507 Amended -Fire Service Features
Chapter 5 Sections 503, 504, 505 and 507 are amended as follows.

Section 503.4 is amended by adding Section 503.4.2:

Section 503.4.2 When approved, gates and barriers may be installed across or over Fire Department access roads. These installations shall meet the standards approved by the Fire Chief and design shall be approved prior to installation.

Section 504.1 is amended by adding:
504.1.1 Exterior exit pathway surfaces leading from an exit to a public way shall be maintained and suitable for pedestrian use in all weather conditions.

Section 505 is amended by adding 505.1.1
505.1.1 Approved address numbers attached to the building, or the primary address of the building shall be internally or externally illuminated.

Section 507.1 is amended by adding a preface sentence to read as follows: The type of water supply provided shall meet the standards approved by the Fire Chief.

16.26.190 Chapter 6 Section 603.6 Amended - Building Services and Systems Section 603.6 is amended by adding subsection 603.6.6:

Section 603.6.6 Spark Arrester. Chimneys used with fireplaces or heating appliances in which solid or liquid fuel is used shall be maintained with a spark arrester as required for incinerators by the mechanical code.

16.26.200 Chapter 9 Section 903.2 Amended – Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems
Section 903.2 is amended by adding 903.2.20:
903.2.20. An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be required in all occupancies of 5000 square feet or greater. This shall include addition of square footage causing building to be greater than 5,000 square feet.

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16.26.210 Chapter 9 Section 903.2 Amended - Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Section 903.2 is amended by adding subsections 903.2.21.1 through 903.2.21.10 Section 903.2.21.1 Fire Department Delivery Capability. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all new buildings or occupancies or in existing buildings or structures that change occupancy classification or use when the required fire flow exceeds 2,000 GPM, or the total floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

For the purpose of this section, buildings separated by area separation walls, as set forth in Section 706 of the California Building Code, shall not be considered to create separate buildings unless such walls are constructed as specified in the California Fire Code.

Section 903.2.21.2 Undetermined Occupancy. When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined occupancy, they shall be designed and installed to have a sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet. Occupancy is considered undetermined if not classified at the time the building permit is issued. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a fire sprinkler system of greater density than Ordinary Hazard Group 2, the system shall be upgraded to such use.

Section 903.2.21.3 Response Times. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all new buildings or occupancies when any of the following requirements is exceeded.

Section 903.2.21.4 Run Times. A maximum running time of 3 minutes or a maximum response time of 5 minutes from the first-due station. Times shall be measured by the most direct route on surface streets.

Section 903.2.21.5 Distance from Fire Apparatus Access. The Fire Chief may require installation of automatic fire sprinkler system when the exterior wall of the 1st story is located more than 150 feet from approved fire apparatus access.

Section 903.2.21.6 Other Codes. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all other occupancies as may be required by the Uniform Building Code or the California Building Code.

Section 903.2.21.7 NFPA 13D fire sprinkler systems installed shall be interconnected to the structure’s smoke detection or fire alarm system. The smoke of fire alarm systems need not be monitored by a central monitoring station.

Section 903.2.21.8 Group R-3 Substantial Addition or Expansion. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all existing Group R-3 dwellings where a substantial addition or expansion occurs, and the new total fire area of the structure exceeds 3,600 square feet.

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accordance with NFPA 13D and the listing requirements for individual sprinklers.

Group R-3 buildings in excess of 5000 square feet or over three stories tall, shall meet the requirements of NFPA 13R. A 10% safety margin, in pressure, shall be provided in the design at the point of connection to the public main.

Section 903.2.21.10 Additional locations of sprinklers of Group R-3. Additional locations of fire sprinklers shall be as follows:
 Attached garages/carports, shall be provided with sprinkler protection.  All bathrooms regardless of size shall be provided with sprinkler protection.  Crawl spaces or areas beneath stairs, accessible or if intended to be used for living or storage purposes and break areas below stairs as a separate entry where over 6 feet in height at any point, shall be provided with sprinkler protection.
 Attics spaces that contain mechanical equipment such as furnaces and water heaters shall be provided with sprinklers limited to the protection of the equipment itself. Sprinkler coverage at a minimum shall protect the access opening.

Section 903.2.21.11 Additional NFPA 13D requirements. Additional NFPA 13D requirements shall be as follows:
 Sprinkler control valves shall be located upstream of the domestic tie in and are indicating valves.
 Hydraulic placards at the riser shall be provided.
 Spare sprinkler box with at least one of each type used shall be provided.

16.26.220 Chapter 9 Section 905.3.1 Amended - Standpipe Systems Section 905.3.1 Subsection (2) is amended by replacing subsection (2) in its entirety:

Section 905.3.1 Subsection (2). "Three stories" (3) or more in height replaces four stories (4) or more in height.

Section 905.3.1 is amended by adding subsection (6):

6. When standpipes are required and the building is equipped with automatic fire sprinklers, a class one standpipe(s) is required, and the standpipe shall be interconnected with the fire sprinkler system.

16.26.230 Chapter 9 Section 907.2 Amended - Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
Section 907.2 is amended by adding subsection 907.2 A:

Section 907.2 A. At the discretion of the Fire Chief, single-station smoke alarms or multiple-station smoke alarms may be required to be connected to an approved 24- hour monitored fire alarm system.

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16.26.240 Chapter 9 Section 907.7.2 Amended - Record of completion Section 907.7.2 is amended by adding subsection 907.7.2.1 Section 907.7.2.1 Acceptance, maintenance, and testing records. A copy of acceptance, maintenance and testing records shall be maintained on site and shall be available to the city upon request.

16.26.250 Chapter 10 Section 1010.1.10 Amended - Panic and fire exit hardware.

Section 1010.1.10 Exception is amended by adding the following sentence:

The use of this exception may be revoked by the Fire Chief or the Building Official for due cause.

16.26.260 Chapter 10 Section 1028.5 Amended – Access to Public Way Section 1028.5 is amended by adding Subsection 1028.5.1:

Section 1028.5.1. Exterior Exit Pathways. Exterior exit pathway surfaces leading from an exit to a public way shall be maintained and suitable for pedestrian use in all weather conditions.

16.26.270 Chapter 50 Section 5001.2 Added - Hazardous Materials Section 5001.1 is amended by adding subsection 5001.1.2:

Section 5001.1.2 Coordinated Enforcement. Where the Contra Costa County Health Services Department is enforcing State Health and Safety and/or County health regulations, the Fire Department will coordinate efforts to eliminate duplication of time and resources to comply with hazardous material regulations. When approved by the Fire Chief equivalent documentation and compliance may be accepted in lieu of requirements of Appendix E. Where Contra Costa County Health & Safety regulations and California Fire Code regulations conflict, the more restrictive provisions shall prevail.

Exception: Where state or county regulations specifically limit or pre-empt local regulations to be more restrictive.

16.26.280 Chapter 50 Section 5004.1 Amended - Scope
Section 5004.1 is amended by adding 5004.1. A, and 5004.1. B A. The limits referred to in Section 5004.1 of the California Fire Code, into which the storage of hazardous materials is restricted are hereby established as follows: All areas within the jurisdiction shall be for retail in group M occupancies.

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B. Exception - A permit shall be obtained from the Fire Marshal approving on site Hazardous Materials for retail sales, storage, or commercial/industrial use.

16.26.290 Chapter 53 Section 5304.2A Added - Compressed Gasses Section 5304.2 is amended by adding 5304.2A
A. The limits referred to in Section 5304.2 (ch 54, 58, 60 through 67) of the California Fire Code, in which the storage of compressed natural gas is restricted, are hereby amended as follows: All areas within the jurisdiction without an approved permit by the Fire Marshall.

16.26.300 Chapter 56 Section 5601.1.1A Added - Explosives and Fireworks Section 5601.1.1 is amended by adding 5601.1A and Exception:

A. The limits referred to in Section 5601.1 of the California Fire Code and Title 19 Division 1 Chapter 6 and 10 subchapter 3, in which the storage of storage of explosives and blasting agents is restricted, are hereby amended as follows: All areas within the jurisdiction.

Exception: The Fire Marshall may authorize limited amount of explosives or blasting agents with permit.

16.26.310 Chapter 57 Section 5704.2.11.6 Added - Flammable and Combustible Liquids – Below Ground Tanks
Section 5704.2.11.5 is added in its entirety to read:

Section 5704.2.11.5. Abandonment and status of tanks. Tanks taken out of service as a result of properties being abandoned or its use being changed shall be removed in accordance with Section 5704.2.14.2

Section 5704.2.13.1.3 is amended in its entirety to read:

Section 5704.2.13.1.3 Out of Service for More Than 180 Days. Underground tanks that have been out of service for a period greater than 180 days shall be removed from the ground in accordance with Section 5704.2.14 and the site shall be restored in an approved manner. Permit requirements with the Contra Costa County Health Services Department, Environmental Division shall be complied concurrently with the permit requirements of the City.

Section 5704.2.13.2.3 is deleted in its entirety.

Section 5704.2.13.2.3 is amended to replace “one year” with “more than 180 days” Section 5704.2.13.2.3. Out of service for more than 180 days aboveground tanks which have been out of service for a period greater than 180 days shall be removed in accordance with Section 5704.2.14 and the site shall be restored in an approved Agenda Packet Page 209 of 219
manner. Permit requirements with the Contra Costa County Health Services Department, Environmental Division shall be complied with concurrently with the permit requirements of the City.

16.26.320 Chapter 57 Section 5704 Amended - Flammable and Combustible Liquids - Above Ground Tanks
Section 5704.2.9.6.1 is amended by adding 5704.2.9.6.1A and 5704.2.9.6.1B establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited or restricted:

A. The limits referred to in Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the California Fire Code, in which the storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside above ground tanks is restricted, are hereby amended as follows: All areas within the jurisdiction without an approved permit by the Fire Marshal.

B. The limits referred to in Section 5704.2.9.6.1 in which new bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids are prohibited, are hereby amended as follows: Any area which is zoned other than industrial without an approved permit from the Fire Marshal.

16.26.330 Chapter 58 Section 5803A Added - Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids
Section 5803 is amended by adding 5803A and Exception:

A. Stationary containers is restricted, are hereby established as follows: All areas within the jurisdiction without an approved permit by the Fire Marshal.

Exception: The Fire Marshall may authorize limited amount of explosives or blasting agents with permit.

16.26.340 Chapter 61 Section 6103.2.1.7 Amended - Liquefied Petroleum Gases - Inside Buildings
Section 6103.2.1.7 is amended in its entirety to read:

Section 6103.2.1.7 Individual portable containers used, stored, or handled inside of buildings used for assembly or business for people cooking, display, or similar use shall be limited in size to one quart capacity and shall be of an approved type. The number of portable containers permitted will be at the discretion of the Fire Chief or authorized representative.

16.26.350 Chapter 61 Section 6104.2A Added - Liquefied Petroleum Gases - Outside Buildings
Section 6104.2 is amended by adding 6104.2 A
A. The limits referred to in Section 6104.2 of the California Fire Code, in which Agenda Packet Page 210 of 219
storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are hereby amended as follows: All areas of the jurisdiction without an approved permit from the Fire Marshal.

DIVISION X. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
The City Council finds that adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000 et seq., “CEQA,” and 14 Cal. Code Reg. §§ 15000 et seq., “CEQA Guidelines”) under the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and in this case it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment (CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3).

DIVISION XI. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the ordinance. The Council hereby declares that it would have adopted the ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.

DIVISION XII. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty days after the date of its adoption. Prior to the expiration of fifteen days from the passage thereof, the ordinance or a summary thereof shall be posted or published as may be required by law, and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.

THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on October 18, 2022 and passed by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS
ADOPTED AND ORDERED published at a regular meeting of the City Council held November 1, 2022, and passed by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS
APPROVED:
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Gabe Quinto, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk

ORDINANCE CERTIFICATION
I, Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk of the City of El Cerrito, do hereby certify that this Ordinance is the true and correct original Ordinance No. 2022-03 of the City of El Cerrito; that said Ordinance was duly enacted and adopted by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito at a meeting of the City Council held on the 1st day of November, 2022; and that said Ordinance has been published and/or posted in the manner required by law.

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of the City of El Cerrito, California, this day of November 2022.
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Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
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CITY HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA MATERIALS

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 18, 2022
(Revised October 20, 2022)

PUBLIC COMMENT INDEX

1. Public Comments received
Agenda Item 5O – Establish Speed Limits for Ten Speed Zones on Ashbury Avenue, Barrett Avenue, Colusa Avenue, Fairmount Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, Moeser Lane and Sea View Drive

1. Supplemental Agenda Bill
Agenda Packet Page 213 of 219
CITY HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4379 http://www.el-cerrito.org

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA MATERIALS

PUBLIC COMMENT INDEX

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 18, 2022
(Revised October 20, 2022)
The following Public Comments were received by 3:00:00 p.m. 10/18/2022, were provided directly to City Councilmembers in advance of the meeting, and were posted online as supplemental materials at www.el-cerrito.org/CouncilMeetingMaterials Public Comments – Items Not on the Agenda

1. Cordell Hindler
Agenda Item 5N – Budget Amendment for City Hall Electric Vehicle Charging Station

1. Debra Saunders
Agenda Item 7A – Adoption of Building Code Updates

1. Scott Tipping
Agenda Packet Page 214 of 219
From: Cordell Hindler
To: City Clerk
Subject: Public Comments- Not on Agenda
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022 3:33:55 PM
Good Evening Mayor Quinto, Council and Staff,
I have some comments for the Record

1. for a Future Agenda, The Council should Invite Sabrina Landreth to Provide a Report on How East Bay Regional Parks 19 has been impacted by CO-VID 19

2. also to Invite Garth Schultz to Provide a Presentation on Solid Waste Recycling Sincerely
Cordell
Agenda Packet Page 215 of 219
From: Debra Saunders
To: City Clerk
Subject: Public comments agenda item 5 N
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 4:41:21 PM
I am baffled by the budget request to draw $58k from reserves for an Ev charging station when 1. The city has yet to put money in any form of pension reserve 2) the city has banked all the arpa money and not one dime to citizens or businesses and 3) RPTT will be much lower next year or year after.

Is this a political stunt to bolster someone’s environmental creds? How many electric vehicles does the city have anyway?
Disgraceful
Agenda Packet Page 216 of 219
From: Scott Tipping
To: City Clerk
Subject: Public Comments – Agenda Item #7A Hearing building codes, HNA Fire Hazard Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 2:11:19 PM
Caution! This message was sent from outside your organization.

City clerk, members of City Council and Mayor,
On page 169 of the packet for 10.18.2022, there is a statement referencing “Hillside Natural Area Fire Hazard Reduction Program”, and appears to be incorrect, and as such should not be included in this documentation.
(The exact text from pg. 169)
“Combustible dry grass, weeds and brush contribute to a recognized conflagration hazard.

City programs like the vegetation management program, the Hillside Natural Area Fire Hazard Reduction Program and strict fire code enforcement have reduced but not eliminated the threat of conflagration due to rapid fire spread in vegetation stands. Should active fire become established in vegetation stands, this growing fire could rapidly overcome fire department control efforts.”

1. Over the past five years, I have spoken to many City of El Cerrito officials and employees, including fire department and parks and recreation personnel , and have been told that although there are multiple studies and reports on Hill Side Natural Area (HNA), they have never been adopted by the El Cerrito city council, nor followed in any meaningful way if at all. This includes the one that appears to be referenced here 1994 The Hillside Natural Area Fire Hazard Reduction Plan - Initial study / Negative declaration

2. The statement further states that fire hazard has been reduced by following “the program” and this is simply a false statement. The Fire Hazard in the HNA has literally GROWN due to lack of action by the city of El Cerrito and specifically not following the following the recommendations in the studies and reports commissioned by the city of El Cerrito. Having lived near the HNA for 19 years, and done 100’s of volunteer hours removing hazardous brush in the HNA. I can attest that it is more of a fire hazard now than it was 15 years ago. I also addressed the city council in 2018 about this very matter, and little has been done since then.

To my knowledge there are three relevant documents that somewhat address HNA Fire Hazard and none have been followed in HNA in any meaningful way to mitigate the substantial fire hazard, and to my knowledge only one partially adopted by the city.

They are;
1987 Hillside Natural Area Vegetation Management (not adopted by city council) 1994 The Hillside Natural Area Fire Hazard Reduction Plan - Initial study / Negative declaration (not adopted by city council)
2017 The El Cerrito Kensington Fire Action Plan (The Contra Costa Countywide CWPP), (adopted by EC Fire Chief in 2017, and various EC groups that participated in its creation.) It Agenda Packet Page 217 of 219
appears this document was to be updated annually however it appears it has not been. Nor does it appear most recommendations have been followed.

The city must clarify this matter under separate conversation specific to reducing the fire hazard of Hillside Natural Area. I appreciate your attention to this matter.

Thank you,
Scott Tipping
Make El Cerrito Fire Safe
El Cerrito
Sent from my iPad
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 5.O.

Date: October 18, 2022
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
Subject: SUPPLEMENTAL - Establish Speed Limits for Ten Speed Zones on Ashbury Avenue, Barrett Avenue, Colusa Avenue, Fairmount Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, Moeser Lane and Sea View Drive

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
W-Trans has provided a revised Table 1 for their report updating several of the average collision rates as shown below. These revisions do not change the Engineering and Traffic Surveys (“speed surveys”) attached to the report and Exhibit A to the Resolution.

Revised Table 1 – Summary of Engineering and Traffic Surveys No. Street Segment Average Collision
Rates
Critical
Speed
Existing
Speed
Limit
Proposed
Speed
Limit
Change
in
Speed
Limit Segment State of
CA
1 Ashbury Ave (Fairmount Ave to S. City 0.00 1.60 32 25 25 0 2 Ashbury Ave (Moeser Ln to Fairmount 0.30 1.60 29 25 25 0 3 Barrett Ave (W. City Limits to Arlington 1.42 1.60 31 25 25 0 4 Colusa Ave (Eureka Ave to Terrace Dr) 0.00 1.60 25 25 25 0 5 FairmountAve (Carlson Blvd to Richmond 3.05 1.60 32 25 25 0 6 Fairmount Ave (Richmond St to Colusa 0.00 1.60 23 25 25 0 7 Lincoln Ave (Richmond St to Ashbury Ave) 7.66 1.60 26 25/151 25/151 0 8 Moeser Ln (Navellier St to Arlington Blvd) 0.80 1.60 32 25 25 0 9 Moeser Ln (San Pablo Ave to Navellier St) 0.62 1.60 30 25 25 0 10 Sea View Dr (Colusa Ave to Eureka Ave) 2.00 1.60 28 25 25 0 Notes: Collision rates are shown in collisions per million vehicle miles; Speed is shown in miles per hour; Critical Speed = 85th Percentile
1 = 15 mph for segment of Lincoln Ave between Ashbury Avenue and 500 west of Ashbury Avenue Agenda Packet Page 219 of 219

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