Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (4:00 PM)
Hillside Conference Room - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Join Via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85600664650?pwd=OUd2WXByTDIwQmRuZGx1N1h5ZjR3Zz09 Meeting ID: 856 0066 4650 Password: 394471 Dial in: 1-408-638-0968 Teleconferencing: Consistent with the Brown Act as amended by AB 361 (2021), all individuals may participate in-person at the location listed above, or remotely via zoom.
In-person attendance limited to available seats and designated accessible spaces only (no standing room). Masks are strongly recommended (full in-person protocols available here.)
Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 510- 215-4305. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations. Closed Captions available via zoom.
Conduct: This meeting shall be conducted pursuant to the El Cerrito City Council Rules of Order and Procedure, including adjourning by 11:00 PM unless extended to a specific time determined by a majority of the Council.
Public Comments:
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.
3. By Phone at 1-408-638-0968, dial *9 to "raise your hand".
4. By Email to [email protected] identified in the subject line as Public Comments – Agenda Item #.
Written comments received by 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting 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 will be posted after the meeting.
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Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
4:00 PM ROLL CALL - CONVENE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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.
2. COMMISSION INTERVIEWS, STATUS AND APPOINTMENTS
Proposed Action: Staff requests that City Council conduct interviews and, at the conclusion of interviews, confer with staff regarding the ongoing recruitments, any remaining vacancies, and the scheduling of further special meetings to conduct interviews (if applicable). Council may decide to make appointments at the conclusion of the meeting.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
3. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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.
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 2.
Date: February 14, 2023
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
Subject: COMMISSION INTERVIEWS, STATUS AND APPOINTMENTS
ACTION PROPOSED
Staff requests that City Council conduct interviews and, at the conclusion of interviews, confer with staff regarding the ongoing recruitments, any remaining vacancies, and the scheduling of further special meetings to conduct interviews (if applicable). Council may decide to make appointments at the conclusion of the meeting.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
City staff continues to publicize board, commission and committee vacancies as they occur. Vacancies are published on the City’s website and in the West County Times; posted at City Hall, the Community Center, the Library and other various locations throughout the City including Little Libraries. Staff continues to utilize the City Manager's Update, social media outlets, and press releases to increase awareness and opportunities for citizens to participate by attending meetings and/or serving on a Board, Commission or Committee.
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
Interviews scheduled for this meeting are as follows:
4:00 City Clerk Staff Overview/Status
4:15 Audrey Faine Arts and Culture Commission
4:30 Chi Yu Design Review Board
4:45 Howdy Goudey Planning Commission
5:00 Hugh Vanho Civil Service Commission
5:15 Hugh Vanho Design Review Board
5:30 Jacob Massler Park and Recreation Commission
5:45 Nathan Tinclair Planning Commission
6:00 Erin Gillett Planning Commission (1 Year)
6:15 Jim Dolgonas Contra Costa Mosquito Vector Control Board
ADDITIONAL INTERVIEWS
In addition to the interviews listed above, ten interviews are scheduled for the Special City Council meeting on Thursday, February 16, 2023 beginning at 6:00 PM.
STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action aligns with Strategic Plan Goal A: Deliver Exemplary Government Services Agenda Packet Page 3 of 19
Agenda Item No. 2.
by maintaining an emphasis on providing excellent customer service.
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:
Holly Charléty, City Clerk
Attachments:
Application(s) on file with City Clerk
1. List of Term Expirations
2. List of Current Vacancies
3. List of Active Applications
4. Interview Worksheet
5. Current Membership Rosters
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CITY HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4379 http://www.el-cerrito.org 2023 MADDIE ACT LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST
NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO: In compliance with the requirements of the Maddy Act, Government Code §54970, please find below, a listing of existing vacancies and all current board, commission, and committee (Advisory Body) members whose terms will expire in 2023. This list was posted on or before November 1, 2022 at El Cerrito City Hall, 10890 San Pablo Avenue and on the City’s website.
The City Council invites all residents interested in serving on a City Advisory Body to apply.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend meetings of the advisory body applied for prior to submitting an application.
The deadline to apply for term expirations is Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Interested parties can apply on the City’s website at www.el-cerrito.org/commissions. Please note that the City Council conducts open recruitment year-round should any unexpected vacancies occur. Any application received after the deadline will be kept on file for a period of one year.
Please consider submitting an application today!
ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION
Meets the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison: Alex Orologas, 510-215–4302, [email protected]. Qualifications: Resident of El Cerrito.
Members shall demonstrate a commitment to various arts disciplines, including but not limited to: fine arts, performing arts, literary arts, art history and arts education. Five existing vacancies.
CITIZENS STREET OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Meets the 4th Monday of January, the 4th Monday of September, and the 2nd Monday of November at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison: Yvetteh Ortiz, 510-215–4345, [email protected]. Qualifications: Resident of El Cerrito. One upcoming vacancy.
Committee Member Date Appointed Term Expiration
Prachi Amin 2/19/2019 3/1/2023
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Meets on-call at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison: Alex Orologas, 510-215– 4302, [email protected]. Qualifications: Resident of El Cerrito. Two upcoming vacancies. One existing vacancy.
Commission Member Date Appointed Term Expiration
Michael Fischer 3/1/2019 3/1/2023*
Bruce Yow 2/9/2022 3/1/2023
* Incumbent is not eligible to serve an additional term.
Attachment 1
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CITY HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4379 http://www.el-cerrito.org
COMMITTEE ON AGING
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison:
Bridget Cooney, 510-559–7678, [email protected]. Qualifications: El Cerrito Resident. All residents are encouraged to apply. Three upcoming vacancies. Five existing vacancies.
Committee Member Date Appointed Term Expiration
Janet James 3/1/1988 3/1/2023
Pansy Kwong 10/18/2010 3/1/2023
Kim Marlia 5/15/2012 3/1/2023
CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE
Meets the 1st Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison: Det.
John Whitney, 510-215–4400, [email protected]. Qualifications: El Cerrito Resident and successful completion of a criminal records background check. One upcoming vacancy.
Ten existing vacancies.
Committee Member Date Appointed Term Expiration
Eugene Go 9/1/1997 3/1/2023
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison:
Sean Moss, 510-215–4359, [email protected]. Qualifications: Resident of El Cerrito.
At least three members shall be members of the design profession. One upcoming vacancy.
One existing vacancy.
Board Member Date Appointed Term Expiration
Wenlin Li 3/1/2019 3/1/2023
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison:
Aissia Ashoori, 510-215-4361, [email protected]. Qualifications: Members shall be either residents of the city or own or operate businesses in the city. Owners or operators of a business in the city do not have to be city residents. Two upcoming vacancies. Five existing vacancies.
Committee Member Date Appointed Term Expiration
George Gager 1/1/2019 3/1/2023
Jean Shrem 1/1/2019 3/1/2023
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison:
Christina Leard, 510-215-4338, [email protected]. Qualifications: El Cerrito resident or business member. Knowledge of, interest in, and/or involvement in issues affecting environmental quality desired. Four upcoming vacancies. One existing vacancy.
Committee Member Date Appointed Term Expiration
Howdy Goudey 7/19/2010 3/1/2023
Mark Miner 5/5/2008 3/1/2023
Ellen Spitalnik 6/29/2009 3/1/2023
Dave Weinstein 5/5/2008 3/1/2023
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CITY HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4379 http://www.el-cerrito.org
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Meets 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Qualifications: Resident of El Cerrito. Staff Liaison: Shannon Bassi, 510-215–4315, [email protected].
Qualifications: Resident of El Cerrito. Two upcoming vacancies. Four existing vacancies.
Commission Member Date Appointed Term Expiration
Mina Wilson 3/1/2019 03/01/2023
Walter M. Williams III 3/1/2022 03/01/2023
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison:
Chris Jones, 510-559–7005, [email protected]. Qualifications: Resident of El Cerrito.
Two upcoming vacancies. Three existing vacancies.
Commission Member Date Appointed Term Expiration
Ben Chuaqui 3/1/2019 03/01/2023*
Avis Codron 6/20/2019 03/01/2022
* Incumbent is not eligible to serve an additional term.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison:
Sean Moss, 510-215–4332, [email protected]. Qualifications: Resident of El Cerrito.
One upcoming vacancy. Two existing vacancies.
Commission Member Date Appointed Term Expiration
Erin Gillett 03/01/2019 03/01/2023
URBAN FOREST COMMITTEE
Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison Stephen Prée, 510-559-7685, [email protected] Qualifications: Resident of El Cerrito. One upcoming vacancy. Eight existing vacancies.
Committee Member Date Appointed Term Expiration
Yan Linhart 10/15/2019 3/1/2023
LOCAL APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL BODIES
CCC MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meets bi-monthly on the 2nd Monday at 7:00 p.m. in Concord or via Zoom. One person is appointed by the City Council as a representative from the City of El Cerrito. Qualifications:
Resident of El Cerrito. One existing vacancy.
Posted November 2, 2022 and Published November 19, 2022 Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
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Attachment 2
CURRENT VACANCIES
ON BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CITY HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4379 http://www.el-cerrito.org The El Cerrito City Council is seeking applicants interested in serving on its Boards, Commissions and Committees (Advisory Bodies). Members of Advisory Bodies provide an invaluable service to our community. Serving as a member can be a rewarding experience for community service minded residents. It is an excellent way to participate in local government and to make a personal contribution to the improvement of your community. Members are appointed by the City Council for terms of four years.
Meetings are generally held once a month during evening hours.
Interested parties are required to attend two of the last three meetings of the advisory body applied prior to submitting an application. (this requirement has been temporarily suspended by City Council until 6/30/2023). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain valid for a period of one year.
Current vacancies are listed below. Click on the applicable link to find out more information about the advisory body.
Advisory Body Vacancies
Arts & Culture Commission 5
Committee on Aging 5
Civil Service Commission* 1
Crime Prevention Committee 10
Design Review Board 1
Economic Development Committee 5
Environmental Quality Committee 2
Human Relations Commission 4
Park and Recreation Commission 3
Planning Commission 2
Urban Forest Committee 8
CCC Mosquito & Vector Control District
Board of Trustees*
1 *exempt from pre-meeting requirement
Select the Apply Now button below or visit
http://el-cerrito.org/ApplicationforCommissions to access the online application.
Accessibility needs may be addressed by contacting the City Clerk.
For more information, please contact [email protected] or 510-215-4305 Last Updated: February 2, 2023
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Name Board Name Application Status Interview Application Date Interview Date Abhijeet Singh Contra Costa Library Commission Active N/A 01/31/2023Abhijeet Singh Design Review Board Active Scheduled 01/31/2023 02/16/2023 Abhijeet Singh Planning Commission Active Scheduled 01/31/2023 02/16/2023 Andrew Ting Arts and Culture Commission Active Scheduled 02/02/2023 02/16/2023 Audrey Faine Arts and Culture Commission Active Scheduled 10/25/2022 02/14/2023 Brett Guest Crime Prevention Committee Active N/A 01/19/2023 Bruce Yow Civil Service Commission Active Scheduled 11/18/2022 02/16/2023Carinne Brody Park and Recreation Commission Active Scheduled 01/11/2023 02/16/2023 Chi Yu Design Review Board Active Scheduled 12/01/2022 02/14/2023 Erin Gillett Planning Commission Active Scheduled 12/14/2022 02/14/2023 George Gager Economic Development Committee Active N/A 02/06/2023 Howdy Goudey Environmental Quality Committee Active N/A 01/09/2023 Howdy Goudey Planning Commission Active Scheduled 09/15/2022 02/14/2023 Hugh Vanho Civil Service Commission Active Scheduled 11/15/2022 02/14/2023Hugh Vanho Design Review Board Active Scheduled 11/15/2022 02/14/2023 Jacob Massler Park and Recreation Commission Active Scheduled 11/03/2022 02/14/2023 James Dolgonas Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees Active Scheduled 01/13/2023 02/14/2023 Janet James Committee on Aging Active N/A 01/30/2023
Jean Shrem Economic Development Committee Active N/A 11/22/2022Jon Bashor Crime Prevention Committee Active N/A 01/30/2023 Kim Marlia Committee on Aging Active N/A 01/18/2023
Lauren Volpini Planning Commission Active Scheduled 01/30/2023 02/16/2023 Maggie Winslow Environmental Quality Committee Active N/A 01/11/2023 Mark Miner Environmental Quality Committee Active N/A 01/31/2023 Nathan Tinclair Planning Commission Active Scheduled 01/17/2023 02/14/2023 Pamela Austin Environmental Quality Committee Active N/A 01/19/2023 Attachment 3 List of Active Applications (As of 2/8/2023) Agenda Packet Page 9 of 19
Name Board Name Application Status Interview Application Date Interview Date Pansy Kwong Committee on Aging Active N/A 11/15/2022Patrick Taylor Arts and Culture Commission Active Scheduled 01/30/2023 02/16/2023Rebecca Curry Civil Service Commission Active Scheduled 02/02/2023 02/16/2023Rebecca Curry Human Relations Commission Active Scheduled 02/02/2023 02/16/2023Rosa Esquivel Crime Prevention Committee Active N/A 02/08/2022Shaulnie Mohan Economic Development Committee Active N/A 02/06/2023Shaulnie Mohan Urban Forest Committee Active N/A 02/06/2023Timothy Travis Design Review Board Active Scheduled 11/28/2022 02/16/2023Yan Linhart Urban Forest Committee Active N/A 01/10/2023 Agenda Packet Page 10 of 19
Attachment 4
EL CERRITO FEBRUARY 14 & 16, 2023
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION (5 Vacancies)
Name Term Eligible Applicants
DOA – 3/1/2024* Audrey Faine
DOA – 3/1/2024* Patrick Sean Taylor
DOA – 3/1/2024* Andrew Ting
DOA – 3/1/2025*
DOA – 3/1/2025*
*Unfilled partial terms of Pavlosky, Wiens, Cooper, Nichols & Washington CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (3 Vacancies)
Name Term Eligible Applicants
3/1/2023 – 3/1/2027* Bruce Yow (Incumbent), current member of COA 3/1/2023 – 3/1/2027** Hugh Vanho (also applied for DRB) 3/1/2023 – 3/1/2027 Rebecca Curry (also applied for HRC) * Incumbent Fisher is not eligible to serve an additional term **Unfilled term of Hoffman
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD (2 Vacancies)
Name Term Eligible Applicants
DOA – 3/1/2026* Chi Yu
3/1/2023 – 3/1/2027** Hugh Vanho (also applied for CSC) *Unfilled partial term of Thompson Timothy Travis
**Incumbent Li did not reapply Abhijeet Singh (also applied for PC) HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (6 Vacancies)
Name Term Eligible Applicants
DOA –3/1/2024* Rebecca Curry (also applied for CSC)
DOA – 3/1/2025*
DOA – 3/1/2026*
3/1/2023 – 3/1/2027**
3/1/2023 – 3/1/2027
3/1/2023 – 3/1/2027
*Unfilled partial terms for Conant, Johnson, Singh
**Unfilled term of Morris
Incumbents Wilson & Williams did not reapply
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION (5 Vacancies)
Name Term Eligible Applicants
DOA – 3/1/2025* Jacob Massler
DOA – 3/1/2026* Carinne Brody
DOA – 3/1/2026*
3/1/2023 – 3/1/2027**
3/1/2023 – 3/1/2027***
*Unfilled partial terms for Wier, Machado, & Fleming
**Incumbent Chuaqui is not eligible to serve an additional term ***Incumbent Codron did not reapply
PLANNING COMMISSION (3 Vacancies)
Name Term Eligible Applicants
DOA – 3/1/2025* Erin Gillett (Incumbent)
DOA – 3/1/2026* Howdy Goudey, current member of EQC
3/1/2023 – 3/1/2027 Nathan Tinclair
*Unfilled partial term of Klein and Crump Lauren Volpini Abhijeet Singh (also applied for DRB)
CCC MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES (1 Vacancy) Name Term Eligible Applicants
3/1/2023 – 3/1/2025 Jim Dolgonas, current member of CPC Legend
COA = Committee on Aging
CPC = Crime Prevention Committee
CSC = Civil Service Commission
DOA = Date of Appointment
DRB = Design Review Board
EQC= Environmental Quality Committee
HRC = Human Relations Commission
PC = Planning Commission
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Arts and Culture Commission
Term Length: 48 Months Max Terms: 2 Term(s)
Number of Members: 7 Meeting Schedule: 4th Monday of the Month Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Location: Council Chambers (Currently Meeting Remotely) Meeting Address: 10890 San Pablo Ave. El Cerrito
Type: Commission
Description:
The ACC is charged with oversight of the Arts in Public Places Program, City Hall Gallery Space, and responsible for acquisition, funding, and placement of public art in the City on public property. The ACC consists of members who demonstrate a commitment to various arts disciplines, including but not limited to: fine arts, visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, art history and arts education.
Council Liaison:
Mayor Lisa Motoyama
[email protected]
Staff Liaison:
Alexandra Orologas
510-215-4302
[email protected]
Position
Number Name Appt Date No. of Terms Served Term Expiration Date 4 Courtney Helion 02/09/2022 2 03/01/2025
6 George Gager 03/01/2021 2 03/01/2025
Attachment 5
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Civil Service Commission
Term Length: 48 Months Max Terms: 2 Term(s)
Number of Members: 5 Meeting Schedule: On Call
Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Location: Currently meeting Remotely
Meeting Address: 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito
Type: Commission
Description:
The Commission hears appeals submitted by any person in the competitive civil service relative to any disciplinary action, dismissal, demotion, or alleged violation of the municipal code or the personnel rules and certifies its findings and recommendations. It holds hearings and makes recommendations on any matter of personnel administration requested by the Council or the City Manager.
Council Liaison: Staff Liaison:
Alexandra Orologas
510-215-4302
[email protected]
Position
Number Name Appt Date No. of Terms Served Term Expiration Date 1 Dorian Peters 02/08/2022 1 03/01/2025
2 Michael Fischer 03/01/2019 2 03/01/2023
3 Eugene Park 03/01/2021 2 03/01/2025
4 Bruce Yow 02/09/2022 3 03/01/2023
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Design Review Board
Term Length: 48 Months Max Terms: 2 Term(s)
Number of Members: 5 Meeting Schedule: 1st Wednesday of the Month Meeting Time: 7:30 PM
Meeting Location: Council Chambers (Currently Meeting Remotely) Meeting Address: 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA Type: Board
Description:
The Design Review Board reviews all development (public or private), including all buildings, site layouts, and signing in all districts, except single-family, for the purpose of encouraging quality design of such facilities. At least three members shall be licensed architects and no more than two members may be members of the planning commission.
Council Liaison:
Councilmember Carolyn Wysinger
[email protected]
Staff Liaison:
Sean Moss
510-215-4359
[email protected]
Position
Number Name Appt Date No. of Terms Served Term Expiration Date 2 Andrea Lucas 03/01/2021 1 03/01/2025
3 Gyan Singh 03/01/2021 2 03/01/2025
4 Ben Chuaqui 02/09/2022 2 03/01/2026
5 Wenlin Li 03/01/2019 2 03/01/2023
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Human Relations Commission
Term Length: 48 Months Max Terms: 2 Term(s)
Number of Members: 7 Meeting Schedule: 2nd Wednesday of the Month Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Location: Council Chambers (Currently Meeting Remotely) Meeting Address: 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA Type: Commission
Description:
The purpose of the Human Relations Commission is to initiate educational and cultural programs, promote tolerance and mutual respect between all persons. When requested by the City Council, the Commission will evaluate and make recommendations regarding discrimination charges levied against the City. Commission members shall be generally representative of the demographics of the City including the racial, religious, age, gender, ethnic, and other groups.
Council Liaison:
Mayor Pro Tem Tessa Rudnick
[email protected]
Staff Liaison:
Shannon Bassi
510-215-4323
[email protected]
Position
Number Name Appt Date No. of Terms Served Term Expiration Date 3 Buddy Akacić 03/01/2021 2 03/01/2025
4 Walter M. Williams III 03/01/2022 2 03/01/2023
6 Mina Wilson 03/01/2019 2 03/01/2023
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Park and Recreation Commission
Term Length: 48 Months Max Terms: 2 Term(s)
Number of Members: 7 Meeting Schedule: 4th Wednesday of the Month Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Location: Council Chambers (Currently Meeting Remotely) Meeting Address: 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA Type: Commission
Description:
The Park and Recreation Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council on all matters pertaining to public recreation, including parks, playgrounds, landscaping, childcare, the arts, educational courses and entertainment.
Council Liaison:
Mayor Pro Tem Tessa Rudnick
[email protected]
Staff Liaison:
Chris Jones
510-559-7005
[email protected]
Position
Number Name Appt Date No. of Terms Served Term Expiration Date 1 Norman La Force 03/01/2020 2 03/01/2024
5 Jennifer Kaczor 03/01/2021 1 03/01/2025
6 Ben Chuaqui 03/01/2019 2 03/01/2023
7 Avis Codron 06/20/2019 1 03/01/2023
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Planning Commission
Term Length: 48 Months Max Terms: 2 Term(s)
Number of Members: 7 Meeting Schedule: 3rd Wednesday of the Month Meeting Time: 7:30 PM
Meeting Location: Council Chambers (Currently Meeting Remotely) Meeting Address: 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA Type: Commission
Description:
The Planning Commission, which is a mandated advisory body under the California Conservation and Planning Law, is appointed by the legislative body, with powers and duties as defined by that law. It functions as an advisory body to the City Council in matters relating to planning and the physical development of the City. Membership on this Board requires the filing of a Statement of Economic Interests – FPPC Form 700.
Council Liaison:
Councilmember Gabe Quinto
[email protected]
Staff Liaison:
Sean Moss
510-215-4359
[email protected]
Position
Number Name Appt Date No. of Terms Served Term Expiration Date 2 Daniel Hamilton 11/18/2020 1 03/01/2024
4 Joy Navarrete 03/01/2022 2 03/01/2026
5 Brendan Bloom 03/01/2020 2 03/01/2024
6 Erin Gillett 03/01/2019 2 03/01/2023
7 Leslie Mendez 03/01/2021 2 03/02/2025
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Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees Term Length: 24 Months Max Terms: No Limit
Number of Members: 1 Meeting Schedule: 2nd Monday, Bi-Monthly Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Location: Mosquito and Vector Control District Office Meeting Address: 155 Mason Circle, Concord, CA
Type: Regional Body
Description:
The Board of Trustees are officials appointed by their respective City Councils to govern the Mosquito and Vector Control District knowledgeably and effectively. Trustees do not receive any type of benefits and serve for a term of two to four years. No term limit.
Paula Machedo, District Manager
[email protected]
(925) 685-9301
https://www.contracostamosquito.com/
Council Liaison: Staff Liaison:
Position
Number Name Appt Date No. of Terms Served Term Expiration Date Agenda Packet Page 19 of 19