El Cerrito City Council
August 15, 2023

Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (5:00 PM)
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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.

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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

5:00 PM ROLL CALL - CONVENE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON ANY REQUEST FROM A

COUNCILMEMBER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING REMOTELY DUE TO EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES PURSUANT TO AB 2449

2. 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.

3. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 10936 San Pablo Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530 (Assessor Parcel Number 502-411-006)
Agency negotiators: Karen Pinkos, City Manager; Melanie Mintz, Community Development Director
Negotiating parties: Life in Christ International Ministry of the Assemblies of God
Under negotiation: Price and terms
Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, City Management

4. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:00 PM ROLL CALL – CONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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

MOMENT OF SILENCE

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON ANY REQUEST FROM A

COUNCILMEMBER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING REMOTELY DUE TO EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES PURSUANT TO AB 2449

3. TELECONFERENCE AND PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

4. 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.

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Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger

5. 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.

6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Presentation
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) on the agency’s programs, local projects and updates relevant to El Cerrito.

Contact: Sarah Yoell, Local Government Affairs Manager – Bay Area; Ed Aparis, Local Government Affairs Representative, Pacific Gas and Electric

7. 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. Crime Prevention Committee Appointment of Jon Bashor Action Proposed: Approve a Crime Prevention Committee
recommendation to appoint Jon Bashor to the Crime Prevention Committee, effective August 15, 2023.

Contact: Sergeant Aaron Leone, El Cerrito Police Department B. International Overdose Awareness Day Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation recognizing August 31, 2023 as International Overdose Awareness Day.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management C. Resolution in Support of Exonerating Port Chicago 50 Action Proposed: At the request of Mayor Motoyama, adopt a resolution to support local, state, and federal efforts to exonerate Port Chicago 50.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Agenda Packet Page 3 of 595
Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger

D. Final Subdivision Map for one-lot, six residential condominium subdivision at 601 Lexington Avenue
Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15268(b)(3)
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving the Final Subdivision Map for a one-lot subdivision consisting of 6 condominiums in the Multifamily (RM) zoning district at 601 Lexington Avenue.

Contact: Diego Romero, Associate Planner; Sean Moss, Planning Manager, Community Development Department
E. Funding Agreement between the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and City of El Cerrito for Cost Sharing Commitments to Design and Construct the Countywide Smart Signals Project Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving the funding agreement between the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and the City of El Cerrito for Cost Sharing Commitments to Design and Construct the Countywide Smart Signals Project, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Contact: Marielle Cuison, Associate Engineer; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
F. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Krisch & Company for Temporary Finance Staffing
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution to authorize the City Manager to amend the professional services agreement with Krisch & Company (formerly Maze and Associates) for temporary Finance staffing support by $230,134 for a total amount not to exceed amount of $480,134.

Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer G. Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for April - July 2023
Action Proposed: Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the months of April 2023 through July 2023.

Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
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Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger

H. FY 2022-23 Fourth Quarter Cash and Investment Report Action Proposed: Receive and file the City's second quarterly cash and investment report for the period April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023.

Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Contract Amendment between the City of El Cerrito and the Board of Administration of The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Related to Employee Members of United
Professional Firefighters Association (Local 1230)
Notice Published 8/5/2023
Action Proposed: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion 1) adopt a Resolution of Intention to amend the contract between the City of El Cerrito and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), for all employees in the United Professional Firefighters Association (Local 1230); and 2) introduce by title and waive any further reading of an Ordinance amending the City’s existing California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) contract.

Contact: Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resource Analyst, Human Resources
B. Fire Hazard Abatement
Exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Sections 15304 and 15308, Notice published 8/5/2023
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: Traviss Crumpacker, Fire Prevention Officer; Chase Beckman, Fire Marshal, Fire Department
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Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger

C. Adoption of the 2023-2031 6th Cycle Housing Element Update Notice Published 8/5/2023
Action Proposed: Conduct a public hearing and consider adoption of a Resolution amending the El Cerrito General Plan to repeal the 2015- 2023 Housing Element and adopt an amended Housing Element for the period of 2023-2031, including consideration of an addendum to the 1999 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR), 2014 San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan EIR and 2022 San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Supplemental EIR, for certification to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

Contact: Aissia Ashoori, Housing Manager; Sean Moss, Planning Manager; Melanie Mintz, Community Development Director, Community Development Department

9. POLICY MATTERS
A. Amendment to City Comprehensive Financial Policies Related to Year-End Surpluses and the Emergency Disaster Relief Fund Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution amending the City of El Cerrito Comprehensive Financial Policies to a) revise Section 2.7 regarding year-end surplus, b) revise section 4.1 regarding the Emergency Disaster Relief Fund.

Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department; Karen Pinkos, City Manager, City Management B. Study Session on General Fund Reserve Balance
Action Proposed: Conduct a study session and provide
direction/possible action to staff regarding the allocation of the City's General Fund Reserve Balance.

Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer; Karen Pinkos, City Manager, City Management

10. CITY COUNCIL LOCAL & REGIONAL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor and City Council communications regarding local and regional liaison assignments, committee reports, and any required reporting under AB 1234 for meetings (as defined by the Brown Act) attended at the public's expense.

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Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger

11. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 6:00 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.

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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 7.A.

Date: August 15, 2023
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Sergeant Aaron Leone, El Cerrito Police Department Subject: Crime Prevention Committee Appointment of Jon Bashor

ACTION PROPOSED
Approve a Crime Prevention Committee recommendation to appoint Jon Bashor to the Crime Prevention Committee, effective August 15, 2023.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Jon Bashor has submitted an application to join the Crime Prevention Committee. Mr.

Bashor has regularly attended the monthly CPC Meetings and has attended more than three meetings this year. The Crime Prevention Committee voted unanimously during the regularly scheduled meeting on June 5th, 2023, to recommend the City Council appoint Jon Bashor as a member of the committee. Since then, he has completed and successfully passed the background investigation.

Jon Bashor explained he was a former member of the Parks and Recreation Commission from 1992-98, and a member of the EC Project Listen Committee on Redevelopment, as well as the ensuing Redevelopment Advisory Committee in the early 1990's. Mr. Bashor has said he is interested in the mission of the Crime Prevention Committee and is interested in getting the message out to residents about how to prevent crimes in El Cerrito.

If the Council approves this recommendation, the number of Committee members will be 5 out of a possible membership total of 15, as established by Resolution 2001-105.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This item is in alignment with Strategic Goal E: Ensure the Public's Health and Safety.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This item is in alignment with Strategic Goal E: Ensure the Public's Health and Safety.

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

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

Reviewed by:

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Agenda Item No. 7.A.

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

Application(s) on File with the City Clerk
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Agenda Item No. 7.B.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Recognizing August 31, 2023 as International Overdose Awareness Day WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does affirm and acknowledge the harm and hardship caused by drug overdose; and WHEREAS, the purpose of International Overdose Awareness Day is to remember loved ones lost to overdose and to end the stigma surrounding substance use disorder (SUD) and drug-related deaths; and WHEREAS, we resolve to play our part in reducing the toll of overdose in our community, which continues to claim the lives of El Cerrito community members every year and forever affects those who loved and cared about them; and
WHEREAS, the people affected by overdose are our children, parents, siblings, friends and loved ones who are deserving of our love, compassion, support and remembrance.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito along with the Contra Costa County MEDS Coalition and other community partners do hereby proclaim August 31st, 2023, as International Overdose Awareness Day throughout the City of El Cerrito.

Dated: August 15, 2023
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Lisa Motoyama, Mayor
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Agenda Item No. 7.C.

RESOLUTION 2023-XX

RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL EFFORTS TO EXONERATE THE PORT CHICAGO 50
WHEREAS, on July 17, 1944, the deadliest home front disaster of World War II took place when a tragic explosion occurred at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine killing 320 men (of whom 202 were African American) and wounding 390 (of whom 233 were African American); and
WHEREAS, Port Chicago Naval Magazine was racially segregated and all sailors loading munitions at the time of the explosion were African American; and WHEREAS, the surviving sailors were entitled to standard survivors’ leave but were denied leave and ordered to clean up after the disaster; and WHEREAS, the surviving sailors were ordered back to handling high explosives before an investigation could determine the cause of the deadly explosion; and WHEREAS, 258 ammunition handlers engaged in peaceful work stoppage rather than return under the same unsafe working conditions; and WHEREAS, fifty of these men were unlawfully charged with mutiny, prosecuted as guilty and sentenced to prison; and
WHEREAS, three weeks after the work stoppage, a Naval Court of Inquiry report confirmed working conditions and practices enforced by Port Chicago leadership were in violation of Naval safety regulations and federal safety code; and WHEREAS, the actions of the sailors, the public mutiny trial, and public advocacy from their champion Thurgood Marshall, initiated the desegregation of the Navy in February 1946; and
WHEREAS, there have been several attempts over the years to appeal the decision, but all have failed; and
WHEREAS, starting in the 1990s, Congressman George Miller worked to preserve the history of the Port Chicago 50 and worked towards their exoneration, and in 1992, his legislation designated the site of the Port Chicago Naval Magazine as a national memorial, which is managed by the National Park Service; and Agenda Packet Page 11 of 595
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WHEREAS, in 2009, President Obama signed legislation to incorporate Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial as a full and permanent unit of our National Park System; and
WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District received part of the Concord Naval Weapons Station through a Public Benefit Conveyance on July 19, 2019, and has named the park the Thurgood Marshall Regional Park – Home of the Port Chicago 50, which honors the courage and legacy of the Port Chicago 50 and all those who sacrificed their lives in our nation’s ongoing struggle for social justice, racial equality, and workers’ rights; and
WHEREAS, Naval historians now recognize the actions of the Port Chicago 50 potentially saved lives and changed the Navy for the better; and WHEREAS, in 2022, the City of Concord, the City of Albany, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors passed resolutions supporting local, state, and federal efforts to exonerate the sailors wrongfully convicted of mutiny following the Port Chicago disaster of 1944; and
WHEREAS, in 2022, the State of California successfully passed SJR-15 urging the President of the United States and Congress to restore honor to the sailors unjustly blamed for, and the sailors convicted of mutiny following, the Port Chicago disaster, and to rectify any mistreatment by the military of those sailors, including the full exoneration of those who were convicted at court-martial; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, US Representative Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), US Representative Barbara Lee (CA-12) and US Representative John Garamendi (CA-08) introduced a resolution recognizing the victims of the Port Chicago disaster and calling for the exoneration of the Port Chicago 50; and
WHEREAS, in June 2023, the Philadelphia 15 were exonerated by Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin Parker. This case serves as an example and pathway to exonerate the Port Chicago 50.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito as follows:

Section 1. the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby support these and all efforts to exonerate the Port Chicago 50 and recognize their service to our country.

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Agenda Item No. 7.C.

Section 2. The City Council of the City of El Cerrito recognizes the efforts that this case presents in our nation’s struggle for social justice, racial equity, and workers’ rights.

Section 3. The City Council of the City of El Cerrito affirms support for all future efforts which urge the President, Congress of the United States, and Secretary of the Navy to take all necessary actions to restore honor to, and rectify the mistreatment by the United States Military of, any sailors who were unjustly blamed for and convicted of mutiny after the Port Chicago disaster, which occurred in the town of Port Chicago, California, in 1944.

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

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on August 15, 2023 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______________.
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Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
APPROVED:
________________________
Lisa Motoyama, Mayor
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 7.D.

Date: August 15, 2023
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Diego Romero, Associate Planner; Sean Moss, Planning Manager, Community Development Department
Subject: Final Subdivision Map for one-lot, six residential condominium subdivision at 601 Lexington Avenue

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution approving the Final Subdivision Map for a one-lot subdivision consisting of 6 condominiums in the Multifamily (RM) zoning district at 601 Lexington Avenue.

BACKGROUND
The California Government Code and the El Cerrito Municipal Code include relevant sections regarding the requirements of Tentative and Final Maps and the role of the City Council regarding purview of a Final Map.

California Government Code Sections 66444-66450 contain requirements for the preparation and filing of tentative and final parcel maps. California Government Code Section 66458 states that the legislative body shall, at the meeting at which it receives the map, approve the map, if it conforms to all the requirements of this chapter and any local subdivision ordinance applicable at the time of approval of the tentative map.

Government Code Section 66474.1 further states that a legislative body shall not deny approval of a final or parcel map if it has previously approved a tentative map for the proposed subdivision and if it finds that the final or parcel map is in substantial compliance with the previously approved tentative map. Pursuant to the California Government Code and previous California Case Law the approval of a final map is considered a ministerial action. Additionally, Chapter 18.16 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code (ECMC) identifies the procedure for processing Final Subdivision Maps in the City of El Cerrito. Section 18.16.140 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code states that the role of the City Council in this action is to verify that the Final Map is in compliance with the Tentative Map.

The development at 601 Lexington Avenue consists of the conversion of an existing building into 6 new residential units. The existing building was originally constructed as a church in 1949 and was expanded in 1960. The building was converted to a professional office in 2000.

On May 20, 2020, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC 2020-05, approving the development by approving Conditional Use Permits for a reduction of the required off-street parking; making substantial alterations to a nonconforming structure; an exception to buffer yard requirements; and an exception to retaining wall height Agenda Packet Page 14 of 595
Agenda Item No. 7.D.
requirements for the project. On July 1, 2020, the Design Review Board adopted Resolution DRB 20-04 granting design review approval to the development. On November 10, 2021, the project was issued a building permit and is currently under construction. On May 12, 2022, Erica Meeks submitted an application for a Tentative Subdivision Map. On October 19, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 2022-13, approving the Tentative Subdivision Map. On July 27, 2023, the Planning Commission reviewed the Final Subdivision Map and recommended its approval to the City Council (Resolution PC2023-03) as included in Attachment 3.

ANALYSIS
The Design Review Board’s approval of the project included approval of the project site plan. As previously stated, the Tentative Subdivision Map was approved by the Planning Commission to allow the creation of condominiums for the approved 6 units.

No substantial changes are proposed to the Final Subdivision Map, and as such City staff, including the City Surveyor and the City Engineer, have reviewed the proposed Final Map (Attachment 2) and have found that it conforms with all relevant project approvals, including the approved site plan and the approved Tentative Subdivision Map. Approval of this Final Subdivision Map will allow the project to move forward toward completion and sale of 6 new housing units.

VICINITY MAP

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
Approval of the Final Map will allow the project to move forward and will further Goal C of the El Cerrito Strategic Plan by “developing a vision for underdeveloped and underutilized properties…that encourage[s] investment and/or new development.”

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Approval of a final subdivision map is a ministerial action and is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15268(b)(3) and the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines, Class 32: In-Fill Development Projects.

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FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
There are no costs to the City associated with this action.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The resolution has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Final Subdivision Map

3. Planning Commission Resolution PC2023-03
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RESOLUTION 2023-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR A ONE-LOT SUBDIVISION CONSISTING OF 6 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS AT 601 LEXINGTON AVENUE
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2022, Erica Meeks (the “Applicant”) submitted a Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide a parcel of 10,000 square feet into 6 residential condominiums (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the existing address of the site of the Project is 601 Lexington Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the existing Assessor’s Parcel Number of the site of the Project is 503- 402-008; and
WHEREAS, the title of the Final Subdivision Map is “SUBDIVISION 9629”; and WHEREAS, the General Plan land use designation of the site of the Project is High Density Residential; and
WHEREAS, the zoning district of the site of the Project is RM (Multi-Family Residential); and
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2022, the El Cerrito Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC22-13, approving the Tentative Subdivision Map for the Project; and WHEREAS, on April 14, 2023, the Applicant submitted an application for a Final Subdivision Map for the Project; and
WHEREAS, approval of the Final Parcel Map is governed by Sections 66444 - 66450 of the State of California Government Code (Subdivision Map Act) and Title 18 Divisions of Land of the El Cerrito Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, on July 27, 2023, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC23-03, finding that the Final Parcel Map is in conformity with the requirements of Chapter 18 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code, in that it conforms with the requirements of the approved Tentative parcel Map including all changes permitted and all requirements imposed as a condition to its acceptance. Based on its findings, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Final Map to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the project is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15268(b)(3) and the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines, Class 32: In-fill Development Projects; and
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WHEREAS, the administrative record, including the Agenda Bill prepared in support of this Resolution and submitted to the City Council at its August 15, 2023, meeting, establishes that the Final Map is in conformity with the requirements of Chapter 18 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code, and that it conforms with the requirements of the Tentative Map including all changes permitted and all requirements imposed as a condition to its acceptance.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that based on the foregoing recitals and information related to the Final Parcel Map at its August 15, 2023, meeting, it hereby approves the Final Parcel Map for a one-lot subdivision for 6 residential condominiums at 601 Lexington Avenue with Assessor’s Parcel Number 503-402-008.

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on August 15, 2023, 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 .
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Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Lisa Motoyama, Mayor
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Planning Commission Resolution PC23-03
APPLICATION NO. PL23-0052

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO PLANNING COMMISSION VERIFYING COMPLIANCE OF

AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL FOR A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR A ONE-LOT SUBDIVSION CONSISTING OF 6 CONDOMINIUMS ON A SITE LOCATED AT 601 LEXINTON AVENUE WHEREAS, the site is located at 601 Lexington Avenue; and WHEREAS, the existing Assessor’s Parcel Number of the site is 503-392-028; and WHEREAS, on May 12, 2022, the applicant submitted a Tentative Subdivision Map; and WHEREAS, the Tentative Parcel Map for the project was approved by the El Cerrito Planning Commission on October 19, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan land use classification of the site is High Density Residential; and WHEREAS, the zoning district of the site is RM (Multi-Family Residential); and WHEREAS, the project is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15268(b)(3) and the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines, Class 32: In-fill Development Projects; and
WHEREAS, approval of the Final Subdivision Map is governed by Sections 66444 – 66450 of the State of California Government Code (Subdivision Map Act) and Title 18, Divisions of Land, of the El Cerrito Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the staff report includes facts determining that the Final Map is in conformity with the requirements of Title 18 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code; further, it conforms with the Tentative Subdivision Map, including all changes permitted and all requirements imposed as a condition to its acceptance; and
WHEREAS, the Final Subdivision Map is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan of the City of El Cerrito; and WHEREAS, on July 27, 2023, the Planning Commission of El Cerrito, after due consideration of all evidence and reports offered for review, does find and determine the following:

1. The Final Map and its attachments are found to be in conformance with the Tentative Map.

2. The project is consistent with the El Cerrito General Plan and will implement the following policies of the General Plan: LU1.2, LU1.3, LU1.5, LU1.7, CD1.3, CD1.9, CD2.1, CD3.2, CD3.3, CD4.2, and CD5.1.

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3. Approval of the Final Map would allow the creation of 6 condominiums on the subject parcel.

The proposal is consistent with the purposes of the RM district where it is located and conforms in all significant respects with the El Cerrito General Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, correspondence, and testimony, and other evidence submitted in this matter, and, in consideration of the findings, the El Cerrito Planning Commission hereby finds the Final Map is in conformity with the requirements of Title 18 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code in that it conforms with the Tentative Map including all changes permitted and all requirements imposed as a condition to its acceptance and hereby recommends approval of the Final Map to the City Council.

CERTIFICATION
I CERTIFY that this resolution was adopted by the El Cerrito Planning Commission at a regular meeting held on July 27, 2023 upon motion of Commissioner Hamilton, second by Commissioner Bloom:

AYES: Bloom, Gillett, Hamilton, Mendez, Navarrete, Tinclair NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Abajeet
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Sean Moss, AICP
Planning Manager
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 7.E.

Date: August 15, 2023
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Marielle Cuison, Associate Engineer; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
Subject: Funding Agreement between the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and City of El Cerrito for Cost Sharing Commitments to Design and Construct the Countywide Smart Signals Project

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution approving the funding agreement between the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and the City of El Cerrito for Cost Sharing Commitments to Design and Construct the Countywide Smart Signals Project, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Approximately every 3 to 4 years, the Federal government appropriates transportation funding through the Federal Highway Administration, which flows through the State to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the Bay Area. MTC distributes these Federal transportation funds through a program called One Bay Area Grant, which is in its third iteration (OBAG3) for projects that improve safety, spur economic development, and help the Bay Area meet climate change and air quality improvement goals.

The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is the regional congestion management agency which determines the best use of these funds for Contra Costa County. With OBAG3, CCTA took a more regional approach by splitting the funding into two major groups: 1) competitively selected Active Transportation and Safety projects and 2) pursuing a Countywide signal upgrade project. Since more OBAG3 funding at the MTC level was being competitively allocated between the nine counties, CCTA determined it was necessary to pursue a Countywide project as opposed to having each city pursuing its own local project.

In January 2023, CCTA was successful in securing OBAG3 funding in the amount of $26.55 million for the Countywide Smart Signals Project. The project will upgrade traffic signals and communication systems at 328 intersections within Contra Costa County throughout the 19 cities and unincorporated communities. The intersections are located along major arterials, including ones identified as Routes of Regional Significance and other major and minor arterials. Most of the existing signal systems within Contra Costa County are using outdated technology and lack communications between signals, making coordinated operations nearly impossible. The Countywide Smart Signals Project will interconnect major corridors with the ability to monitor and manage traffic operations in real-time, safely, and efficiently, and allow the sharing of information Agenda Packet Page 23 of 595
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between agencies and the public. For additional project information, see the Project Informational Flyer (Attachment 2).

In El Cerrito, the Countywide Smart Signals Project will improve the following 7 signalized intersections along San Pablo Avenue and Richmond-Elm Street:

1. San Pablo Avenue/Knott Avenue

2. San Pablo Avenue/Conlon Avenue

3. San Pablo Avenue/Ohlone-Richmond Greenway

4. Richmond Street/Stockton Avenue

5. Richmond Street/Moeser Lane

6. Richmond Street/Potrero Avenue

7. Elm Street/Hill Street/Key Boulevard
Each signalized intersection will receive a controller upgrade, video/radar detection, wireless communications between signals, pan-tilt-zoom cameras, advanced traffic management system, signal synchronization, back-up battery, and video analytics.

These project elements will improve safety, optimize mobility, and prepare for other emerging transportation technologies. Importantly, the deployment of advanced detection and video analytics systems will improve the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable road users.

The City operates a total of 12 signalized intersections, while Caltrans operates the 10 others located across the City. Staff is working to incrementally upgrade the legacy traffic signal systems at the 12 City intersections to improve safety and operations. Most of the signal controllers at these intersections have reached the end of their useful life and do not have battery back-up power, which is needed more than ever given power shutdowns in recent years. Implementation of the Countywide Smart Signals Project will upgrade these essential systems and is expected to result in safety and operational improvements for all modes of transportation at 7 of the 12 City intersections.

CCTA will be the lead in designing, bidding, constructing, and implementing the Countywide Smart Signals Project. Each local agency needs to contribute the minimum local match of 11.47% required by the OBAG3 grant for the improvements in its jurisdiction. The preliminary cost estimate for the design and construction of the improvements in El Cerrito is $878,915, requiring a local match of $100,792. The proposed funding agreement (Attachment 3) commits the City to provide the CCTA with this amount in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24. The final amount for the local match may be adjusted based on the actual design and construction costs incurred and will be reconciled at the completion of the project. During the design phase of the project, a separate agreement will be prepared to provide for a regional approach for operations of the signal systems and the level of maintenance to be performed by each local to ensure proper connectivity. The design of the project is scheduled to start in 2024 and construction in 2025.

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Agenda Item No. 7.E.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
The City’s Strategic Plan articulates the mission of the City to serve, lead, and support our diverse and transit-rich community by providing exemplary and innovative services, public places, and infrastructure, ensuring public safety, and creating an economically and environmentally sustainable future. Approval of the proposed funding agreement is consistent with the following Strategic Plan goals: Develop and rehabilitate public facilities as community focal points by addressing ongoing and deferred maintenance of facilities and infrastructure; and Ensure the public’s health and safety by maintaining streets in a state of good repair for all modes of transportation.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
The project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review under Sections 15301 – Existing Facilities and 15304 – Minor Alterations to Land, as the subject improvements consist of repair and maintenance of existing roadway facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use, and involving minor alterations to land to install signal equipment.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Funding in the amount of $120,000 for the local match required for the Countywide Smart Signals Project is included in the FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program, under the Smart and Safe Streets Program in the Measure J Return to Source Fund. The preliminary cost estimate for the design and construction of the improvements in El Cerrito is $878,915. Approval of the proposed funding agreement to commit a local match of $100,792 (11.47%) will leverage $778,123 (88.53%) in OBAG3 grant funding.

As indicated in the proposed agreement, the cost to complete the project is only an estimate and may require adjustments depending on the final cost. At the completion of the project, and if the CCTA determines that the match amount provided by the City is insufficient, the CCTA will notify and seek approval of the City to provide additional matching funds.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The proposed funding agreement is in draft final form. The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement. Minor revisions are pending. The final agreement will be in substantially the form attached, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
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Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Project Informational Flyer

3. Funding Agreement
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RESOLUTION 2023-XX

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

THE FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION

AUTHORITY (CCTA) AND THE CITY OF EL CERRITO (CITY) FOR COST SHARING

COMMITMENTS TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT THE COUNTYWIDE SMART

SIGNALS PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE

AGREEMENT IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, in January 2023, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) secured the amount of $26.55 million from the One Bay Area Grant program (OBAG3) for the Countywide Smart Signals Project; and
WHEREAS, the project will upgrade traffic signal and communication systems at 328 intersections within Contra Costa County throughout the 19 cities and unincorporated communities; and
WHEREAS, the Countywide Smart Signals Project will interconnect major corridors with the ability to monitor and manage traffic operations in real-time, safely, and efficiently, and allow the sharing of information between agencies and the public; and
WHEREAS, in El Cerrito, implementation of the Countywide Smart Signals Project will upgrade traffic signal systems at 7 of the 12 City intersections and is expected to result in safety and operational improvements for all modes of transportation on San Pablo Avenue and Richmond Street-Elm Street; and WHEREAS, the CCTA will be the lead in designing, bidding, constructing, and implementing the Countywide Smart Signals Project; and
WHEREAS, the City is responsible for contributing the minimum local match of

11.47% required by the OBAG3 grant; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary cost estimate for the design and construction of the improvements in El Cerrito is $878,915, requiring a local match of $100,792; and WHEREAS, funding for this local match is included in the FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program, under the Smart and Safe Streets Program in the Measure J Return to Source Fund.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that it hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute the Funding Agreement between the CCTA and the City for Cost Sharing Commitments to Design and Construct the Countywide Smart Signals Project, which shall be in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, including any minor amendments and subject to final review by the City Attorney.

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

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on August 15, 2023 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 .
________________________
Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
APPROVED:
________________________
Lisa Motoyama, Mayor
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTYWIDE SMART SIGNALS
Contra Costa Transporta�on Authority (CCTA) is leading a Countywide Smart Signals Project (Project) to upgrade traffic signal and communica�on systems at 328 intersec�ons within Contra Costa County throughout the 19 ci�es/towns and unincorporated communi�es located along major arterial streets and roads designated as Routes of Regional Significance.

PURPOSE + NEED | Exis�ng traffic
signal systems in most ci�es within Contra
Costa County consist of outdated legacy
systems that lack fiber and/or ethernet
base communica�on making traffic signal
synchroniza�on and coordina�on
between traffic signals difficult.

Addi�onally, most corridors need Signal
Control and Priori�za�on (SCP)
technologies that can promote transit
usage and mode shi�. These opera�onal
deficiencies result in severe traffic
conges�on within the ci�es which can
also lead to spillover on the freeways;
increasing commuter travel �mes,
greenhouse gas emissions, fuel
consump�on, and accidents.

SOLUTION | Implementa�on of the planned Intelligent Transporta�on System (ITS) elements will unify Contra Costa County’s signal technology and communica�on systems to op�mize traffic flow. It will provide an interconnected Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) with the ability to monitor traffic condi�ons in real-�me, safely, and efficiently manage incidents, and share informa�on between agencies and the public.

BENEFITS
SAFETY
Upgrading traffic signal equipment
and applying smart control
systems at intersec�ons will:
► Improve emergency service
response �me;
► Help first responders and law
enforcement manage traffic or
crime incidents; and
► Implement Video analy�cs
that can iden�fy near miss
situa�ons, prevent future
occurrences, and reduce
secondary accidents.

OPERATIONAL

IMPROVEMENTS
Signal synchroniza�on and
implementa�on of SCP
technologies will:
► Smooth traffic flow and
reduce idling;
► Improve speed management
(mul�-modal);
► Decrease travel �me and total
delay;
► Reduce greenhouse gas
emissions; and
► Increase transit reliability by
improving on-�me service.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

ENHANCEMENTS
Shared control and improved cross
jurisdic�onal traffic management will:
► Provide ci�es and Caltrans access to
monitor all videos and signals in
real-�me;
► Op�mize day-to-day traffic
opera�ons and manage local events
through signal �ming op�ons;
► Effec�vely manage arterial traffic
during major incidents on the
freeway, evacua�ons, or major
events; and
► Enable ci�es to priori�ze transit and
emergency vehicles.

The goals of the project are to improve safety, optimize mobility, prepare for emerging transportation technologies, and advance Smart Cities.

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CONTACT | John Hoang, Director, Planning - CCTA
Phone: 925.256.4729 I E-mail: [email protected]

KEY PROJECT FEATURES
►Traffic signal system upgrades
►ATMS upgrades for each agency to provide
remote command and control at a centralized
Traffic Management Center (TMC) loca�on
►Close Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras
►Pedestrian and bicycle detec�on system
►Shared control and opera�on to allow cross
jurisdic�onal traffic management
►Automated data collec�on
►SCP for transit and emergency vehicles
►Vehicle detec�on system on designated
arterials and state routes
FUNDING + SCHEDULE
Project Phase Total Cost Fund Source Start Date
Planning/ Conceptual $250,000 Measure J Jul-22
Environmental Studies (PA&ED) $440,280 Measure J Mar-23 Design Engineering (PS&E) $1,651,050 Local Match, OBAG 3* Sep-24 Construc�on $28,433,092 Local Match, OBAG 3, LPP-F** Sep-25 Total $ 30,774,422
*One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) 3 federal funding provided by Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). ** Local Partnership Program – Formulaic (LPP-F) state funding provided by California Transportation Commission (CTC).

STAKEHOLDERS
An�och Brentwood Clayton Concord Danville
El Cerrito Hercules Lafayete Mar�nez Moraga
Oakley Orinda Pinole Pitsburg Pleasant Hill
Richmond San Pablo San Ramon Walnut Creek Contra Costa County The project is being implemented in collaboration with Central Contra Costa Transit Authority (County Connection), Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (Tri Delta Transit), Western Contra Costa County Transit (WestCAT), Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit), Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and MTC.

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FUNDING AGREEMENT xxxx
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FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. XXXX

BETWEEN

THE CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
AND

THE CITY OF EL CERRITO

FOR COST SHARING COMMITMENTS TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT THE

COUNTYWIDE SMART SIGNALS PROJECT
This Agreement is made and entered into on ______________, 2023 by the City of El Cerrito hereinafter referred to as ("CITY") and the CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY hereinafter referred to as ("AUTHORITY"). CITY and AUTHORITY are collectively referred to herein as the “Parties” and each individually as a “Party.”

RECITALS

1. AUTHORITY is the project sponsor and designated lead agency for implementing the Countywide Smart Signals Project within Contra Costa County, hereinafter referred to as “PROJECT”, which is a program to install signal system and intelligent transportation system (ITS) equipment upgrades to key identified intersections within Contra Costa County cities with the objective to coordinate and synchronize the timing of the signals.

2. AUTHORITY is the recipient of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC’s) One Bay Area Cycle 3 (OBAG 3) funds for design, construction, and deployment of the PROJECT.

3. CITY and AUTHORITY have identified 7 intersections to recommend for signal system and intelligent transportation system (ITS) equipment upgrades for inclusion in the PROJECT estimated at $878,915 (See Exhibit A)

4. CITY agrees to provide AUTHORITY with the minimum 11.47% local matching funds to the OBAG 3 funds in the amount of $100,792 in Fiscal Year 2023-24 to pay for the design and installation of upgraded equipment located within CITY’s right-of-way and cost of construction as part of the PROJECT.

5. CITY and AUTHORITY agree that the final matching funds requirements may be adjusted accordingly based on the final actual design and construction costs incurred and will be reconciled at the completion of the PROJECT as defined in paragraph 6 below.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the AUTHORITY and CITY do hereby agree as follows:

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SECTION I
CITY AGREES:

1. To provide AUTHORITY matching funds for upgrading equipment and construction cost for the City’s portion of the PROJECT in an amount of $100,792, which represents 11.47% of the OBAG3 funds of $878,915, no later than 30 days from receiving an invoice from AUTHORITY.

2. To work collaboratively with AUTHORITY to implement the PROJECT.

SECTION II
AUTHORITY AGREES:

1. To lead the development process including planning, design, construction, and deployment of the PROJECT, as described in Exhibit A and the Operations and Maintenance Agreement to be negotiated by the CITY and AUTHORITY following execution of this Agreement.

2. To submit an invoice to CITY for an amount of $100,792 prior to December 31, 2023.

3. To work collaboratively with CITY to implement the PROJECT.

SECTION III
IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED:

1. (a) That the cost to complete PROJECT is only an estimate and may require adjustments depending on the final cost. At the completion of the PROJECT, and if AUTHORITY determines that the match amount provided by CITY is insufficient, AUTHORITY will notify and seek approval of CITY to provide additional matching funds. Completion of the Project is defined as when AUTHORITY accepts and certifies that all phases of the PROJECT construction–including but not limited to installation, deployment, and activation of equipment–are completed. (b) If AUTHORITY determines that the match amount provided by CITY exceeded the amount needed to complete the PROJECT then AUTHORITY will refund to CITY the balance of the original match amount provided by CITY and indicated in paragraph 1 of Section I.

2. Term: This Agreement will remain in effect through December 31, 2028, or at the completion of the PROJECT, whichever occurs first, or until discharged as provided in Paragraph 3 below or as a result of paragraph 12 below.

3. Discharge: This Agreement shall be subject to discharge as follows:

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a. Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time until construction of the PROJECT begins, other than for breach. Either Party may terminate by giving written notice of termination to the other Party which shall specify the effective date of termination. If termination is for cause, the notice shall state the basis for such for cause termination. Notice of termination under this provision shall be given at least ninety (90) days before the effective date of such termination.

Once construction of the PROJECT begins, neither party may terminate this Agreement unless there is a breach as addressed in paragraph 3(b) below.
b. This Agreement may be canceled by a Party for breach of any obligation, covenant, or condition hereof by the other Party, upon notice to the breaching Party. With respect to any breach which is reasonably capable of being cured, the breaching Party shall have 30 days from the date of the notice to initiate steps to cure. If the breaching party diligently pursues cure, such party shall be allowed a reasonable time to cure, not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of the initial notice, unless a further extension is granted by the non-breaching Party. On cancellation, the non-breaching party retains the same rights as a Party exercising its right to terminate under the provisions of paragraph 3(a), except that the non-breaching Party also retains any remedy for breach of the whole contract or any unperformed balance.
c. By mutual consent of both PARTIES, this Agreement may be terminated at any time. d. In the event of termination, AUTHORITY shall reimburse CITY, if AUTHORITY deems necessary, for overpayment by CITY based on the difference between actual cost share and estimated cost share, which such difference shall be determined in AUTHORITY’s reasonable discretion. In no event shall the maximum expenditure allowed under this Agreement, as it may be adjusted by a written amendment signed by both parties, be exceeded.

4. Indemnity: It is mutually understood and agreed, relative to the reciprocal indemnification of AUTHORITY and CITY:
a. That neither AUTHORITY, nor any officer or employee thereof, shall be responsible for, and CITY shall to the fullest extent permitted by law fully indemnify and hold harmless AUTHORITY against, any damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by CITY under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction by CITY under the Agreement. It is also understood and agreed that pursuant to Government Code Section 895.4, CITY shall to the fullest extent permitted by law fully indemnify and hold the AUTHORITY harmless from any liability imposed for injury as defined by Government Code Section 810.8 occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by CITY under this Agreement or in connection with any work, authority, or jurisdiction delegated to CITY under this Agreement. b. That neither CITY, nor any officer or employee thereof, shall be responsible for, and AUTHORITY shall to the fullest extent permitted by law fully indemnify and hold harmless CITY against any damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by AUTHORITY under or in connection with any work, authority, or jurisdiction by AUTHORITY under the Agreement. It is also understood and agreed that pursuant to Government Code Section 895.4, AUTHORITY shall to the fullest extent permitted by law fully indemnify and hold the CITY Agenda Packet Page 33 of 595
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harmless from any liability imposed for injury as defined by Government Code Section 810.8 occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by AUTHORITY under this Agreement or in connection with any work, authority, or jurisdiction delegated to AUTHORITY under this Agreement.

5. Notices: Any notice which may be required under this Agreement shall be in writing, shall be effective when received, and shall be given by personal service, or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the addresses set forth below, or to such addresses which may be specified in writing to the parties hereto.

Karen Pinkos
City Manager
10890 San Pablo Ave,
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Timothy Haile
Executive Director
Contra Costa Transportation Authority
2999 Oak Road, Suite 100
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

6. Additional Acts and Documents: Each Party agrees to do all such things and take all such actions, and to make, execute and deliver such other documents and instruments, as shall be reasonably requested to carry out the provisions, intent and purpose of this Agreement.

7. Integration: This Agreement represents the entire Agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No representations, warranties, inducements or oral agreements have been made by any of the Parties except as expressly set forth herein, or in other contemporaneous written agreements.

8. Amendment: This Agreement may not be changed, modified or rescinded except in writing, signed by all Parties hereto, and any attempt at oral modification of this Agreement shall be void and of no effect.

9. Independent Agency: AUTHORITY renders its services under this Agreement as an independent agency. None of the AUTHORITY’s agents or employees shall be agents or employees of the CITY. CITY renders its services under this Agreement as an independent agency. None of the CITY’s agents or employees shall be agents or employees of AUTHORITY.

10. Assignment: This Agreement may not be assigned, transferred, hypothecated, or pledged by any Party without the express written consent of the other Party.

11. Binding on Successors, etc.: This Agreement shall be binding upon the successor(s), assignee(s) or transferee(s) of the AUTHORITY or CITY as the case may be. This provision shall not be construed as an authorization to assign, transfer, hypothecate or pledge this Agreement other Agenda Packet Page 34 of 595
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than as provided above.

12. Severability: Should any part of this Agreement be determined to be unenforceable, invalid, or beyond the authority of either Party to enter into or carry out, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement which shall continue in full force and effect; provided that, the remainder of this Agreement can, absent the excised portion, be reasonably interpreted to give effect to the intentions of the Parties.

13. Limitation: All obligations of AUTHORITY under the terms of this Agreement are expressly subject to the AUTHORITY's continued authorization to collect and expend the sales tax proceeds provided by MEASURE C and MEASURE J. If for any reason the AUTHORITY's right to collect or expend such sales tax proceeds is terminated or suspended in whole or part, the AUTHORITY shall promptly notify CITY, and the PARTIES shall consult on a course of action to determine how to accomplish the PROJECT or if this Agreement should be terminated. If, after sixty (60) working days of the termination or suspension of sales tax proceeds authority, a course of action is not agreed upon by the PARTIES, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated by mutual or joint consent; provided, that any obligation to fund from the date of the notice shall be expressly limited by and subject to (i) the lawful ability of the AUTHORITY to expend sales tax proceeds for the purposes of the Agreement; and (ii) the availability, taking into consideration all the obligations of the AUTHORITY under all outstanding contracts, agreements to other obligations of the AUTHORITY, of funds for such purposes.

14. No Third Party Beneficiaries: This Agreement is not for the benefit of any person or entity other than the parties.

15. Dispute Resolution: The Parties shall work together in the spirit of good faith and cooperation to successfully implement this Agreement. Should a substantive disagreement arise between the Parties, the disagreement shall immediately be raised between the Parties. Prior to initiating any legal action, the Parties agree to meet in good faith to attempt to resolve any dispute, including but not limited to meetings between executive management and participating in mediation.

The Parties shall jointly select and engage the effort of a mediator to help resolve the dispute. The Parties shall equally share the costs of the mediator. If the issue is still unresolved, either Party may bring a legal action seeking resolution of the disagreement. However, any and all legal actions may only be brought if the preceding dispute resolution process has been satisfied.

16. Venue: This Agreement and all work performed thereunder shall be interpreted under and pursuant to the laws of the State of California. The Parties agree that the jurisdiction and venue of any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be the Superior Court of Contra Costa County.

17. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in any number of original counterpart signature pages, and each counterpart signature page shall be attached to and incorporated into this original Agreement.

CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION
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CITY OF EL CERRITO AUTHORITY
By: By:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager Federal Glover, Chair
ATTEST:

By: By:

Holly Charlety, City Clerk Tarienne Glover, Clerk of the Board

APPROVED as to form:

By: By:

Sky Woodruff, City Attorney Fennemore Wendel, Legal Counsel Agenda Packet Page 36 of 595
FUNDING AGREEMENT No. xxxxx
Exhibit A City of El Cerrito

FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. XXXX
between
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority
and
The City of El Cerrito

EXHIBIT A

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

BACKGROUND
The Smart Signals project in Contra Costa County is a CCTA led countywide project to upgrade traffic signal system and communication systems throughout its 19 cities and unincorporated communities.

Contra Costa County is home to 19 cities/towns and the County, which includes numerous unincorporated communities. There are approximately 1400 traffic signals within the County, Caltrans-owned and various city-owned. Most of these traffic signals are located either along major arterials, including State Routes, identified as Routes of Regional Significance (RSS) or other major and minor arterials in the cities/towns.

The project will develop, manage, and implement Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) initiatives such as upgrading the existing legacy systems, providing interconnectivity throughout Contra Costa County signal systems and enhance the sharing of real-time information between agencies and the public.

The existing traffic signal systems in most jurisdictions located within Contra Costa County are legacy systems and are outdated or antiquated compared to newer traffic signal systems. These signal systems currently lack the communication infrastructure such as fiber and cellular/wireless-based communication, which makes it difficult to implement traffic signal synchronization and coordination between traffic signals along an arterial. Most corridors do not currently include Signal Control and Prioritization (SCP) technologies to promote transit usage to reduce delay and travel times for transit vehicles and reduce response time for emergency vehicles.

These deficiencies result in severe traffic congestion within the cities/towns and cause a chain reaction of congestion along local arterials. The current system contributes to overall commuter travel times and delays, increases greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption, as well as incidents and collisions. These deficiencies were documented following extensive discussions with the cities and towns regarding traffic signal operation within the Contra Costa County.

CCTA and the project Stakeholders have initially identified these deficiencies, which are translated as the following project goals: 1) Improve safety and minimize crashes, injuries, and fatalities between motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians; 2) Optimize mobility along major corridors and RRS; and 3) Advance to Smart City and Internet of Things (IOT) solutions.

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Exhibit A City of El Cerrito

PROJECT ELEMENTS
The Smart Signals project will develop, manage, and implement ITS initiatives that improve the safety and efficiency of multimodal mobility, maximize highway and arterial system throughput, and improve operational efficiency, safety, and reduce environmental impact throughout the county. By upgrading the existing legacy systems and providing interconnectivity throughout Contra Costa County signal systems, the county’s traffic signal systems can be prepared for future emerging technologies including connected and/or autonomous vehicles, big data, integrated corridor management (ICM), enable implementation of incident management strategies and Smart Cities initiatives. This solution can enhance the sharing of real-time information between agencies and the public using existing and next generation ITS technologies.

The upgraded traffic signal systems and signal interconnect will help smooth traffic flow and ease recurring traffic congestion by expanding mode choice options and reducing travel time on local streets and roads. Upgraded traffic signals will benefit pedestrians and transit commuters by reducing wait times at intersections, improving total travel time for all modes while making transit and pedestrian more viable transportation options. The Smart Signal systems would also improve the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, vulnerable road users, and people with disabilities by deployment of detection systems.

To accomplish these goals, CCTA is applying a Smart Signal approach that will include the implementation of ITS equipment including upgraded traffic signal controllers and cabinets, upgraded Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) for each agency to provide remote command and control from a centralized Traffic Management Center (TMC) or Traffic Operations Center (TOC) location, Closed-circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, SCP for transit and emergency vehicles, and vehicle detection systems deployed on predefined designated arterials and state routes.

These improvements will provide local cities and Caltrans day-to-day county-wide traffic management capabilities in addressing recurrent traffic congestion as well as provide CCTA capabilities for managing the system during non-recurring traffic congestion caused by diverted traffic due to major incidents on the freeway or during any evacuation efforts.

The PROJECT’s key features and benefits include but are not limited to some of the following:
 Providing infrastructure for a countywide traffic management system  Upgrading local signal controllers and signal system hardware, software, and firmware  Deploying bicycle and pedestrian detection software for vulnerable road user protection  Providing SCP, including Transit Signal Priority (TSP) and Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) capabilities
 Enabling local event management signal timing options  Taking a proactive approach to safety by identifying “near miss” situations for analysis  Enabling cities and CCTA to proactively manage day-to-day traffic  Enabling cities to proactively manage traffic on local streets that has diverted off the freeway due to a major freeway incident
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Exhibit A City of El Cerrito

 Allowing cities/CCTA access to monitor all CCTV cameras and traffic signals for the purpose of optimizing day-to-day operations
Deployment of the Smart Signals Project is expected to result in operational and safety improvements for all modes of transportation, such as:
 Decrease in travel time,
 Decrease in total delay,
 Reduction in number of stops
 Reduction in secondary accidents
 Decrease in fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions  Promotion of transit ridership
 Reduction of response time for emergency vehicles
When operating together, these enhancements increase safety and reliability, and support environmental sustainability, economic development, and equitable access for all travelers.

CITY OF EL CERRITO ELEMENTS
The signals located at the following intersection are included in the Project and are proposed to receive Smart Signal upgrades. (See Table 1 and Figure 1 below) Table 1: City of El Cerrito PROJECT Intersections

LIST OF INTERSECTIONS
Signal No. Primary Street Secondary Street
1 San Pablo Avenue Knott Ave
2 San Pablo Avenue Conlon Ave
3 San Pablo Avenue Ohlone-Richmond Greenway
4 Richmond Street Stockton Ave
5 Richmond Street Moeser Ln
6 Richmond Street Potrero
7 Elm Street Hill St-Key Blvd
The recommended upgrades for signals located in El Cerrito include:
 Signal controller firmware updates
 Video/Radar detection
 Wireless for communication between the signals
 Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras
 An Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS)
 Traffic signal synchronization,
 Backup Batteries, and
 Video Analytics.

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FUNDING AGREEMENT No. xxxxx
Exhibit A City of El Cerrito

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FUNDING AGREEMENT No. xxxxx
Exhibit A City of El Cerrito

Based on preliminary estimates, the upgraded equipment, including cost of construction, is shown below. The City is responsible to provide the minimum 11.47% match.  Total Number of Signals – 7
 Total funding – $878,915
 Local match required – $100,792 (11.47%)

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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 7.F.

Date: August 15, 2023
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Subject: Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Krisch & Company for Temporary Finance Staffing

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution to authorize the City Manager to amend the professional services agreement with Krisch & Company (formerly Maze and Associates) for temporary Finance staffing support by $230,134 for a total amount not to exceed amount of $480,134.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
During the past 16 months, the Finance Department has experienced significant staff attrition and long-term leaves and absences, including the Budget/Financial Services Manager, Senior Accountant, and Accountant I positions. The Finance Department has employed retired annuitants (consistent with CalPERS rules) and temporary accounting staff from Maze & Associates to assure continuity of operations for accounting and financial management duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and cash management, financial compliance audits, and regulatory financial and tax reporting.

On July 5, 2022, the City entered into a professional services agreement with Maze & Associates for the amount of $35,000 to provide temporary accounting staff as needed for the period ending June 30, 2023. On December 6, 2022, City Council approved the City's request to increase the contract with Maze & Associates by $65,000, and on March 7, 2023, the City Council further approved a budget amendment of $60,118. On June 6, 2023, the City Council approved a budget amendment of $89,889 for a total of $250,000. City staff indicated an ongoing need for temporary accounting staff throughout recruitment efforts and would return to the City Council should an additional increase to the agreement be necessary. While the Finance Department is continuing the recruitment process for its three vacant positions (Budget/Financial Services Manager, Senior Accountant and Accountant), the Finance team has had to continue its reliance on consultants and the temporary accounting staff from Krisch & Company (formerly Maze & Associates).

Accordingly, staff is requesting to increase the professional services agreement with Krisch & Company (formerly Maze & Associates) by $230,134 for services provided through December 2023, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $480,134.

Recruitment efforts are ongoing for the Budget/Financial Services Manager, Senior Accountant and Accountant. The City is also looking forward to outcomes from the Agenda Packet Page 42 of 595
Agenda Item No. 7.F.

Classification and Compensation Study to quantify compensation ranges for comparable accounting-related positions at other local public sector organizations, which should help improve our recruitment efforts in the future and reduce reliance on temporary staff.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
Assuring financial staffing are available is required to effectively manage the City’s financial assets, ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures as specified in the City’s Comprehensive Financial Policy and the City’s Strategic Plan Goal B: Achieve long-term financial sustainability.

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

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Staff is requesting approval to increase the professional services agreement for temporary accounting staff with Krisch & Company for a total amount not-to-exceed $480,134 to ensure essential staffing is available to complete critical revenue and expenditure accounting, budget reconciliation, compliance audits, and regulatory financial and tax reporting.

There are no additional funds being requested by the Finance Department as a part of this action. All Finance expenses and their associated salary savings are within the FY 2023-24 operating budget.

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

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution
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RESOLUTION 2023 - XX

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

THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CERRITO AND KRISCH AND COMPANY

ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION (FORMERLY MAZE AND ASSOCIATES

ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION) FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $480,134
WHEREAS, in July 2022 the City of El Cerrito entered into a professional services agreement with Maze and Associates Accountancy Corporation (Maze) for $35,000 to provide temporary accounting staff to perform accounting and financial management duties during the recruitment process to fill one (1) vacant position; and WHEREAS, on December 6, 2022 the City Council approved the increase of $65,000 to the professional services agreement with Maze, on March 7, 2023 approved a budget amendment for a total of $160,118, and on June 6, 2023 approved a budget amendment for a total of $250,000 to provide temporary accounting staff to backfill for three (3) vacant positions in the Finance Department; and WHEREAS, additional services are required through December FY 2023-24 to complete critical revenue and expenditure accounting, budget reconciliation, compliance audits, and regulatory financial and tax reporting; and WHEREAS, funding for the additional $230,134 is available in the FY 2023-24 Approved Budget for the Finance Department’s salaries and benefits for budgeted positions currently vacant; and
WHEREAS the City’s Procurement Policy requires City Council approval for purchases made from a single vendor collectively within one fiscal year totaling over $45,000.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that it hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with Krisch and Company (formerly Maze and Associates) for a total amount not to exceed $480,134 for Fiscal Year 2023-24.

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

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on August 15, 2023, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito passed this Resolution by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

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IN WITNESS of this action, I sign this document and affix the corporate seal of the City of El Cerrito on .
________________________
Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
APPROVED:
________________________
Lisa Motoyama, Mayor
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 7.G.

Date: August 15, 2023
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department Subject: Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for April - July 2023

ACTION PROPOSED
Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the months of April 2023 through July 2023.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
California Government Code, Title 4. Government of Cities, Division 3, Part 3, Chapter 3, Section 41004 states, “Regularly, at least once each month, the city treasurer shall submit to the city clerk a written report and accounting of all receipts, disbursements, and fund balances. The city treasurer shall file a copy with the legislative body.” In addition, the City’s Comprehensive Financial Policy, Item 5.1 Accounting Standards indicates the City’s accounting and financial reporting systems shall be maintained in conformance with all state and federal laws.
• Month ending April 30, 2023, reflecting 285 Accounts Payable General Warrant Nos. 85904 through 86188, 25 ACH/EFT transactions, and 569 payroll-related checks and EFTs for a grand total of $6,999,370.35.
• Month ending May 31, 2023, reflecting 231 Accounts Payable General Warrant Nos. 86189 through 86419, 16 ACH/EFT transactions, and 543 payroll-related checks and EFTs for a grand total of $5,378,410.33.
• Month ending June 30, 2023, reflecting 339 Accounts Payable General Warrant Nos. 86420 through 86758, 17 ACH/EFT transactions, and 897 payroll-related checks and EFTs for a grand total of $5,149,561.42.
• Month ending July 31, 2023, reflecting 264 Accounts Payable General Warrant Nos. 85759 through 87022, 13 ACH/EFT transactions, and 654 payroll-related checks and EFTs for a grand total of $3,928,095.20.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
The City’s Comprehensive Financial Policy, and the City’s Strategic Plan Goal B to achieve long-term financial sustainability, which includes ensuring policies, procedures, and systems represent best practices in financial management, are aligned with requirements referenced in California Government Code, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 41004.

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Agenda Item No. 7.G.

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

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
There is no fiscal impact associated with acceptance of the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City Attorney has reviewed this agenda item and found that legal considerations have been addressed.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Monthly Payment Register (April - July)
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Number Date Void Reason
Reconciled/ Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
85904 04/04/2023 04/24/2023 INSPECTION FEE $382.00
85905 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 PROFESSION SERVICES_SOLAR PLAN REVIEW FEB 2023 $7,767.00 85906 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 SUPPLIES_BLACKOUT CURTAINS $426.63 85907 04/06/2023 04/14/2023 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES_DEL NORTE CONSULTANT $6,105.00 85908 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES_FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER $1,200.3585909 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 ALARM SERVICES_STATION 72 $348.75 85910 04/06/2023 04/13/2023 BID NOTICE_2023 SLURRY SEAL $913.5085911 04/06/2023 04/27/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_TUITION $834.0085912 04/06/2023 04/17/2023 FINANCAL SERVICES_21-22 SCO ANNUAL FINANCAL TRANSACTIONS REPORT $4,000.00 85913 04/06/2023 04/12/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_TEMP FAIRMONT $1,034.6085914 04/06/2023 04/13/2023 PLANNING APP REFUND_6706 DONAL $3,591.0085915 04/06/2023 04/17/2023 SUPPLIES_CORP YARD UNIFORMS $1,752.9885916 04/06/2023 04/13/2023 PUBLIC WKS CONGESTION MGMT SHARE_2021-2022 $3,405.0085917 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES_BUILDING PLAN REVIEW $125.00 85918 04/06/2023 04/17/2023 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES_SOFT STORY RECOMMENDATIONS $6,000.00 85919 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 ARLINGTON GUARDRAIL REPLACEMENT RETENTION RELEASE $4,250.0085920 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 Utilities_EBMUD_Period_Jan-Feb 2023 $182.12 85921 04/06/2023 05/01/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_BASIC CSI $16.00 85922 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_BALLET MAR 2023 $684.00 85923 04/06/2023 05/25/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_PARAMEDIC LICENSE $250.0085924 04/06/2023 04/13/2023 LEGAL SERVICES_COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $1,630.00 85925 04/06/2023 04/27/2023 MONTHLY SERVICE FEE $171.00 85926 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_JUDO SPRING S1 2023 $2,232.00 85927 04/06/2023 04/10/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_TREE BRANCH DISPOSAL $60.00 85928 04/06/2023 04/10/2023 CITY FUEL $10,852.53
85929 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_FIRE NUGGETS TRAINING $350.00 85930 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_HATHA YOGA MAR 2023 $660.0085931 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 SERVICES_NEW HIRE PHSYICALS $233.0085932 04/06/2023 04/13/2023 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES_AFFORDABLE HOUSE CONSULTING $675.0085933 04/06/2023 04/10/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_AIKIDO MAR 2023 $402.0085934 04/06/2023 04/10/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_BRIDGE MAR 2023 $278.4085935 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 CHEMICALS_RECREATION $581.8085936 04/06/2023 04/14/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_POTTERY WED EVENING MAR 2023 $434.0085937 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES_2023 LOCAL STREETS & ROADS ASSESSMENT $500.0085938 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 FINANCIAL SERVICES_TEMPORARY FINANCE STAFF JAN 2023 $40,469.25 85939 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_HASEP S2 LEGO 2023 $2,400.00 85940 04/06/2023 04/10/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_FASEP S2 SCIENCE 2023 $1,332.0085941 04/06/2023 04/24/2023 REAL PROP TRANSFER TAX REBATE_8639 THORS BAY RD $7,300.0085942 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 SMALL TOOL FUEL $324.39 85943 04/06/2023 04/12/2023 OFFICE SUPPLIES_BATTERIES $91.55 85944 04/06/2023 04/07/2023 FINANCIAL SERVICES_ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT $10,795.00 85945 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 HARDWARE_FIRE ENGINE $17.49 85946 04/06/2023 04/17/2023 CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES_OCT 2022 $6,875.46 85947 04/06/2023 04/13/2023 PRINTING SERVICES_BUSINESS CARDS $214.99 85948 04/06/2023 04/18/2023 COUNCIL MEMEBER PER DIEM_CONFERENCES $102.5785949 04/06/2023 04/28/2023 SERVICES_FIRE STATION DOOR REPAIR $1,262.50 85950 04/06/2023 04/10/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_ZUMBA MAR 2023 $2,952.9085951 04/06/2023 04/07/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_BASIC CSI $16.00 85952 04/06/2023 04/13/2023 FIRE DEPT SATELLITE PHONES $133.90 85953 04/06/2023 05/01/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_FIRE NUGGETS TRAINING $250.0085954 04/06/2023 04/20/2023 ROTARY CLUB DUES 3RD QTR 2023 Accounts Payable ROTARY CLUB OF EL CERRITO $375.00 Accounts Payable Rivera, HumbertoAccounts Payable ROADPOST USA, INC.Accounts Payable ROSAS, DANIELAccounts Payable QUINTO, GABRIELAccounts Payable R&S ERECTION OF RICHMONDAccounts Payable RAMOS, STEPHANIE, RAccounts Payable PASTIME HARDWAREAccounts Payable PAYMENTUS CORPORATIONAccounts Payable PREMIER GRAPHICSAccounts Payable NORTH BAY PETROLEUMAccounts Payable OFFICE DEPOTAccounts Payable Pabis, AgnesAccounts Payable MCAVOY, IANAccounts Payable MEDINA-ROSS, VERONICAAccounts Payable NATARAJ, HARISHAccounts Payable LACK, CHRISAccounts Payable LEAGUE OF CALIF.CITIESAccounts Payable MAZE & ASSOCIATESAccounts Payable KI RESEARCH INSTITUTEAccounts Payable KINSEY, KATHRYNE ANNAccounts Payable KNORR SYSTEMS, INC.Accounts Payable JONES, HIROMIAccounts Payable KAISER PERMANENTEAccounts Payable KEYSER MARSTON ASSOCIATES, INCAccounts Payable HERRERA, FERNANDOAccounts Payable HUNT & SONS, INC.Accounts Payable Janes Jeremy KAccounts Payable GOLDFARB & LIPMANAccounts Payable Green Halo Systems Inc,Accounts Payable GRIFFIN PERFORMANCE JUDO LLCAccounts Payable ELLIOTT, MARIELLEAccounts Payable GABRIEL, BARBARA, A. Accounts Payable GAGNE, JOSEPHAccounts Payable DAVID BONOWITZAccounts Payable DIRT AND AGGREGATE INTERCHANGE , INC.Accounts Payable EBMUDAccounts Payable CINTAS CORPORATION #054 UNIFORMSAccounts Payable Contra Costa Transportation AuAccounts Payable CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.Accounts Payable CHAVAN & ASSOCIATES, LLPAccounts Payable CHILDCARE CAREERS, LLCAccounts Payable CHOI, MAGGIE City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 4/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 4/30/2023 Source Payee NameAccounts Payable BAY ALARM COMPANYAccounts Payable BAY AREA NEWS GROUP EAST BAYAccounts Payable CASTREJON, JOSEAccounts Payable Amazon Capital Services, Inc.Accounts Payable ANCHOR ENGINEERING,, INC.Accounts Payable ART P.E., JAMES E.

Accounts Payable - Checks
Accounts Payable LORENZALE, ARIELAccounts Payable 4LEAF, INC. user: Crystal Reams Pages: 1 of 7 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 48 of 595
Number Date Void Reason
Reconciled/ Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 4/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 4/30/2023 Source Payee Name
85955 04/06/2023 04/26/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_BASIC CSI $16.00 85956 04/06/2023 04/10/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_ACEP TEXTILE/SEWING S3 $1,774.80 85957 04/06/2023 04/12/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_STRENGTH & BALANCE MAR 2023 $630.00 85958 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 TRAFFIC SIGNAL & STREET LIGHT ROUNTINE MAINT FEB 2023 $6,417.49 85959 04/06/2023 04/25/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_SUPER SOCCER STARS JAN-FEB 23 CNYN TRL $4,482.0085960 04/06/2023 04/12/2023 SERVICES_YEARLY DOOR MAINTENANCE $1,444.0085961 04/06/2023 04/11/2023 IT SERVICES_ERP PROJECT $268.74 85962 04/06/2023 04/12/2023 CLEANING SUPPLIES_CORP YARD $6,082.87 85963 04/06/2023 04/10/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_PARAMEDIC LICENSE $250.00 85964 04/06/2023 04/12/2023 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES_CD PLAN REVIEW $5,277.35 85965 04/06/2023 04/18/2023 VENDING MACHINE SERVICES_PD FOOD $17,293.39 85966 04/07/2023 04/14/2023 PER3 - CALPERS Longterm Care Ins $39.66 85967 04/07/2023 04/20/2023 GA156 - Hood, David_2020_FTB_227216220 $1,182.44 85968 04/07/2023 04/14/2023 DEN1 - Dental 1* $17,403.18 85969 04/07/2023 04/18/2023 DUE4 - UNION LOCAL 1230 $5,193.71 85970 04/07/2023 04/17/2023 K1 - Kaiser 1* $217,028.50
85971 04/07/2023 04/18/2023 LEGL - PRE-PAID LEGAL SRVC $182.40 85972 04/07/2023 04/21/2023 LIFE - Supp Life Ins. - April 2023 Inv # 920-31891 $12,008.34 85973 04/07/2023 04/18/2023 FHEA - Fire Health Savings Acct $10,200.0085974 04/07/2023 04/13/2023 COPE - VOLUNTARY COPE DEDUCTION* $1,730.78 85975 04/07/2023 04/14/2023 SHR - Sutter Health Plus EE Cost* $36,503.40 85976 04/07/2023 04/17/2023 PAR - PARS - ARS 457* $2,117.49 85977 04/06/2023 04/20/2023 CELL PHONE REIMB. APR.-JUN 2021 $180.00 85978 04/13/2023 05/15/2023 TUITION_PD ACADEMY RECRUIT $4,105.00 85979 04/13/2023 04/18/2023 MONTHLY UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK INSPECTION $185.00 85980 04/13/2023 04/19/2023 PROF SVCS_FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER $720.1685981 04/13/2023 04/20/2023 PROF SVCS_CD HOUSING ELEMENT $16,805.25 85982 04/13/2023 04/18/2023 COMMUNITY CTR MONTLY PEST CONTROL $375.00 85983 04/13/2023 04/18/2023 ENGINEERING SVCS_WILDCATE PIPLINE $16,585.00 85984 04/13/2023 04/27/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_ADV ADULT KARATE FEB-MAR 2023 $1,040.40 85985 04/13/2023 04/20/2023 ADVERTISING_WEST COUNT TIMES LEGALS CLS $198.90 85986 04/13/2023 04/20/2023 ANNUAL FIRE EXTING INSPECTION_COM CNTR $2,140.29 85987 04/13/2023 04/18/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_WATERCOLOR FEB 2023 $468.00 85988 04/13/2023 04/20/2023 LANDSCAPE MAINT APR 2023 $11,436.58 85989 04/13/2023 04/19/2023 SUPPLIES_NAME PATCHES $245.07 85990 04/13/2023 04/20/2023 PROF SVCS_CLIMATE ACTION PLAN #3 $9,222.50 85991 04/13/2023 04/21/2023 Veeam Backup Ess Technical Support Renewal $2,234.5585992 04/13/2023 04/19/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_FAIRMONT $1,922.3085993 04/13/2023 04/18/2023 CORP YARD UNIFORMS $128.84 85994 04/13/2023 04/26/2023 PD COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH FEES MAR 2023 $135,740.16 85995 04/13/2023 04/20/2023 SERVICES_CARPET AND TILE CLEANING $1,360.00 85996 04/13/2023 04/18/2023 RECREATION REFUND_SPRING CAMP $83.75 85997 04/13/2023 04/17/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_FASEP ART S2 2023 $1,630.80 85998 04/13/2023 04/28/2023 DISABILITY ACCESS FEES SB1186 - DSA787 2021 $2,252.4085999 04/13/2023 04/19/2023 REPAIR SVCS_PATROL CAR TIRES $1,279.4886000 04/13/2023 05/09/2023 PROF SVCS_PRE-EMPLOYMENT PSYCH EVAL $600.00 86001 04/13/2023 04/21/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_ED2GO APR 2023 $65.00 86002 04/13/2023 04/18/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_FASEP IMPROV S2 2023 $3,473.20 86003 04/13/2023 04/26/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_POTTERY MON EVENG MAR 2023 $912.00 86004 04/13/2023 05/03/2023 PRINTING SVCS_BUSINESS CARDS $327.8286005 04/13/2023 04/20/2023 SWEEP SPOILS MAR 2023 $442.5186006 04/13/2023 Invoice Error 05/04/2023 VOID $1,458.22 86007 04/13/2023 04/20/2023 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES_RECREATION $3,653.54 Accounts Payable Golden Bear Transfer StationAccounts Payable HdL Coren & ConeAccounts Payable HILLYARDAccounts Payable ENGBERG, GERIAccounts Payable FUJIWARA, PATTYAccounts Payable GILMAN STREET PRESSAccounts Payable DON'S TIRE SERVICE, INC.Accounts Payable DUNNIGAN PSYCHOLOGICAL & THREAT ASSESSMENTSAccounts Payable EDUCATION TO GOAccounts Payable CUNNINGHAM, MICHAELAccounts Payable DIPRIMA, LISAAccounts Payable DIVISION OF STATE ARCHITECTAccounts Payable CINTAS CORPORATION #054 UNIFORMSAccounts Payable CITY OF RICHMONDAccounts Payable COITAccounts Payable CASCADIA CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Accounts Payable CDW GOVERNMENT INCAccounts Payable CHILDCARE CAREERS, LLCAccounts Payable BLACK, MEI-YUAccounts Payable BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC.Accounts Payable BUTLER'S UNIFORMSAccounts Payable BALTZ, LEONARDAccounts Payable BAY AREA NEWS GROUP EAST BAYAccounts Payable BEST EQUIPMENTAccounts Payable ASCENT ENVIRONMENT, INC.Accounts Payable ATCO Pest ControlAccounts Payable AVILA PROJECT MANAGEMENTAccounts Payable ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICEAccounts Payable ARMOUR PETROLEUM SVC & EQUIPTAccounts Payable ART P.E., JAMES E.Accounts Payable SUTTER HEALTH PLUSAccounts Payable U.S. BANK - INSTITUTIONAL TRUST - W REGIONAccounts Payable DIBENEDETTO, SARAHAccounts Payable MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITYAccounts Payable NATIONWIDE TRUST COMPANY, FSBAccounts Payable SEIU LOCAL 1021Accounts Payable IAFF LOCAL 1230Accounts Payable KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLANAccounts Payable LEGALSHIELDAccounts Payable CALPERS LONG TERM CARE PROGRAMAccounts Payable FRANCHISE TAX BOARDAccounts Payable HEALTH CARE DENTAL TRUSTAccounts Payable VAN WYCK, JAMESAccounts Payable WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANTS, INC.Accounts Payable WEST COAST VENDING SERVICES, INC.Accounts Payable THE FLYING LOCKSMITHS - SAN JOSEAccounts Payable TYLER TECHNOLOGIESAccounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICEAccounts Payable SHAHKAR, MEHRANAccounts Payable ST. FRANCIS ELECTRICAccounts Payable SUPER SOCCER STARSAccounts Payable RYDER, GODSONAccounts Payable Shababo, Tracey , Elise user: Crystal Reams Pages: 2 of 7 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 49 of 595
Number Date Void Reason
Reconciled/ Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
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Payment Register
From Payment Date: 4/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 4/30/2023 Source Payee Name
86008 04/13/2023 04/20/2023 PORTABLE TOILET_CENTRAL PARK APR 2023 $221.05 86009 04/13/2023 04/17/2023 LEGAL SVCS_PERSONNEL INVESTIGATION $1,395.00 86010 04/13/2023 04/17/2023 DOCUMENT STORAGE $1,020.8586011 04/13/2023 04/18/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_POTTERY THUR EVEN MAR 2023 $312.00 86012 04/13/2023 04/18/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_ASEP SPORTS S2 2023 $8,913.60 86013 04/13/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_POTTERY MON AFTN MAR 2023 $276.00 86014 04/13/2023 04/19/2023 CHEMICALS_RECREATION $1,962.62 86015 04/13/2023 04/19/2023 PROF SVCS_CLASS COMP STUDY $11,050.00 86016 04/13/2023 05/01/2023 LEGAL SVCS MAR 2023 $5,280.50 86017 04/13/2023 04/18/2023 LEGAL SVCS_PERSONNEL INVESTIGATION $8,946.5086018 04/13/2023 04/19/2023 IT_SOPHOS LICENSING $1,300.4386019 04/13/2023 05/12/2023 ENGINEERING SVCS_SURVEY & STAFF TRAINING $1,520.0086020 04/13/2023 04/18/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_STEM SPRING CAMP 2023 $1,656.0086021 04/13/2023 04/27/2023 PD_BASIC COLLISION TUITION $950.00 86022 04/13/2023 04/18/2023 Remaining FY2022-23 Modular Building Payments $5,332.39 86023 04/13/2023 04/18/2023 PD_DRY CLEANING MAR 2023 $512.50 86024 04/13/2023 04/19/2023 OFFICE SUPPLIES_PD $2,542.94 86025 04/13/2023 04/18/2023 SUPPLIES_SWIM LESSON RASHGUARDS $1,575.6086026 04/13/2023 04/19/2023 CREDIT_MISC HARDWARE & SUPPLIES_REC $771.38 86027 04/13/2023 04/20/2023 TRANSACTION FEES_JAN 2023 $2,738.58 86028 04/13/2023 04/19/2023 PGE_STREETLIGHT SHEILD PROJECT $75.00 86029 04/13/2023 04/17/2023 PRINTING SVCS_BUSINESS CARDS $71.6686030 04/13/2023 04/19/2023 CONSTRUCTION SVCS_ADMIN $3,037.44 86031 04/13/2023 04/19/2023 LANDSCAPE SVCS_MTHLY MAINT MAR 2023 $13,727.75 86032 04/13/2023 05/04/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_XFIT MAR 2023 $2,106.60 86033 04/13/2023 04/24/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_MASEP ART S2 2023 $3,124.8086034 04/13/2023 04/25/2023 AUTO SERVICES_OIL CHANGE $107.30 86035 04/13/2023 04/19/2023 ALARM SERVICES_REAPIR RECYCLE CNTR $2,855.22 86036 04/13/2023 04/19/2023 HAZARDOUS WASTE_PD $77.89
86037 04/13/2023 04/24/2023 CONSTRUCTION SVCS_PD KITCHEN REMODEL $18,000.00 86038 04/13/2023 05/08/2023 PROF SVCS_BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION $2,000.00 86039 04/13/2023 04/18/2023 FORKLIFT REPAIR $712.23
86040 04/13/2023 04/24/2023 SERVICES_POOL MAINTENANCE $3,600.00 86041 04/13/2023 04/21/2023 JANITORIAL SVCS_RECYCLE CTR MAR 2023 $1,124.8186042 04/13/2023 04/21/2023 FINANCIAL SVCS_ERP CONSULTING $2,250.0086043 04/13/2023 04/18/2023 SUPPLIES_STRETCH FILM & BAILING WIRE $4,050.6486044 04/13/2023 05/04/2023 PROF SVCS_TRAFFIC EVAL $1,025.0086045 04/13/2023 04/20/2023 COUNCIL MEMEBER CONFERENCE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT $262.86 86046 04/13/2023 04/17/2023 RECREATION REFUND_WINTER CAMP $140.7086047 04/13/2023 04/24/2023 IT ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION_REMOTE MGMT $6,785.00 86048 04/21/2023 04/24/2023 PER3 - CALPERS Longterm Care Ins $39.66 86049 04/21/2023 06/13/2023 MGT1 - FIRE DEPT MGMT GROUP $50.0086050 04/21/2023 06/13/2023 MGT2 - SAFETY EMPLYEE MGMT GROUP $768.00 86051 04/21/2023 04/27/2023 DUE2 - FIRE ASSN DUES $510.0086052 04/21/2023 05/05/2023 GA156 - Hood, David_2020_FTB_227216220 $1,182.44 86053 04/21/2023 04/27/2023 ACCD - Accidental Death & Dismembermt $69.50 86054 04/21/2023 04/25/2023 DUE1 - POLICE ASSN DUES $5,206.71 86055 04/21/2023 05/01/2023 DUE3 - EC PRO FIREFIGHTERS DUES $290.00 86056 04/21/2023 04/25/2023 COPE - VOLUNTARY COPE DEDUCTION* $1,750.16 86057 04/21/2023 04/26/2023 PAR - PARS - ARS 457* $2,097.4086058 04/20/2023 04/28/2023 SERVICES_GYM MEMBERSHIP FEES $831.74 86059 04/20/2023 05/09/2023 ENGINEERING SVCS_SUPPORT $60,464.32 86060 04/20/2023 04/25/2023 SUPPLIES_IMAGING DRUM $871.97 Accounts Payable 4LEAF, INC.Accounts Payable Amazon Capital Services, Inc.Accounts Payable SEIU LOCAL 1021Accounts Payable U.S. BANK - INSTITUTIONAL TRUST - W REGIONAccounts Payable 24 HOUR FITNESS USA, LLCAccounts Payable LIFE INSURANCE OF NORTH AMERICAAccounts Payable POLICE ASSN.Accounts Payable PRO FIREFIGHTERS ASSN DUESAccounts Payable EL CERRITO PUBLIC SFTY EE MGMTAccounts Payable FIRE ASSOCIATIONAccounts Payable FRANCHISE TAX BOARDAccounts Payable ZOHO CORPORATIONAccounts Payable CALPERS LONG TERM CARE PROGRAMAccounts Payable EL CERRITO FIRE DEPT MGMT GRPAccounts Payable WHITLOCK & WEINBERGER TRANSPORTATION, INC.Accounts Payable WYSINGER, CAROLYNAccounts Payable ZHUOGA, PUBUAccounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICEAccounts Payable VEDDER, RONALD, S.Accounts Payable VULCAN INCORPORATEDAccounts Payable TIM JUNG INVESTIGATIONSAccounts Payable TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING NCAccounts Payable TWO BROTHERS POOL & SPAAccounts Payable SSD ALARMAccounts Payable STERICYCLE, INC.Accounts Payable STUART CONSTRUCTIONAccounts Payable RUIZ, JOEAccounts Payable SHEN, KERRY, KAIAccounts Payable SPEED OIL CHANGEAccounts Payable PREMIER GRAPHICSAccounts Payable Rogers Stringer & McClelland, Inc.Accounts Payable RUBICON ENTERPRISES INCAccounts Payable PASTIME HARDWAREAccounts Payable PAYMENTUS CORPORATIONAccounts Payable PG&EAccounts Payable Norge Cleaners and AlterationsAccounts Payable OFFICE DEPOTAccounts Payable ORIGINAL WATERMAN, INC.Accounts Payable MCAVOY, IANAccounts Payable MII TRAINING INNOVATIONS LLCAccounts Payable MOBILE MODULAR MANAGEMENT CORPAccounts Payable LAW OFFICE OF TODD SIMONSON, PCAccounts Payable LEAFAccounts Payable LSA ASSOCIATES, INC.Accounts Payable KNORR SYSTEMS, INC.Accounts Payable KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC.Accounts Payable KREISBERG LAW FIRMAccounts Payable JAFFE, SCOTAccounts Payable KASSIRER ENTERTAINMENT COMPANYAccounts Payable Kathryn RileAccounts Payable HONEY BUCKETAccounts Payable INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE CONSULTANTSAccounts Payable IRON MOUNTAIN user: Crystal Reams Pages: 3 of 7 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 50 of 595
Number Date Void Reason
Reconciled/ Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 4/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 4/30/2023 Source Payee Name
86061 04/20/2023 04/24/2023 SERVICES_Council Chambers A/V room HVAC work $3,500.00 86062 04/20/2023 04/28/2023 PROF SVCS_DEL NORTE SUPPORT $647.50 86063 04/20/2023 04/25/2023 PROF SVCS_PW INSPECTION $9,920.00 86064 04/20/2023 04/26/2023 FINANCIAL SVCS_MGMT CONSULTING $2,062.5086065 04/20/2023 05/15/2023 PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST REFUND $8.14 86066 04/20/2023 04/26/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_MADERA $1,034.60 86067 04/20/2023 04/27/2023 SUPPLIES_CORP YARD UNIFORMS $128.84 86068 04/20/2023 05/02/2023 SERVICES_WEBSITE HOSTING AND SUPPORT $9,211.27 86069 04/20/2023 05/12/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_FEIDENKRAIS MAR 2023 $126.00 86070 04/20/2023 05/01/2023 SERVICES_IT MAINT AND SUPPORT JUN 2023 $165.2486071 04/20/2023 05/10/2023 PROF SVCS_DEL NORTE DESIGN CONSULT $38,252.55 86072 04/20/2023 05/01/2023 CD CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCESSING $400.00 86073 04/20/2023 04/26/2023 SUPPLIES_PD TIRES $360.6686074 04/20/2023 04/25/2023 EAST BAY DIV MEETING $100.0086075 04/20/2023 04/25/2023 REIMBURSEMENT_BROCHURE PRODUCTION $5,000.00 86076 04/20/2023 04/27/2023 UTILITIES FEB-MAR 2023 EMBUD $5,699.2686077 04/20/2023 05/10/2023 PROF SVCS_LADDER TESTING $2,248.9486078 04/20/2023 04/26/2023 ENGINEERING SVCS_CENTRAL BIKEWAY $9,858.7686079 04/20/2023 04/25/2023 SERVICES_FIRE INFO UPDATES $1,050.0086080 04/20/2023 04/25/2023 SERVICES_FD RADIO REPAIR $1,751.4086081 04/20/2023 05/10/2023 COM CTR ROOF GUTTER REPLACEMENT $22,882.10 86082 04/20/2023 04/27/2023 MONTHLY SERVICE FEE APR 2023 $171.00 86083 04/20/2023 04/26/2023 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES_RECREATION $1,161.69 86084 04/20/2023 04/27/2023 CITY SATELLITE PHONES MAR 2023 $225.00 86085 04/20/2023 05/01/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_RED DOT TRAINING $616.0086086 04/20/2023 04/28/2023 PROF SVCS_CD ON CALL PLANNING $1,196.25 86087 04/20/2023 04/25/2023 TIRE DISPOSAL $192.72
86088 04/20/2023 05/08/2023 SERVICES_HVAC MAINT $414.6386089 04/20/2023 04/25/2023 PROF SVCS_MEDICAL REVIEW MAR 2023 $2,000.00 86090 04/20/2023 04/28/2023 PROF SVCS_ACCESS MOD PROJECT $3,585.0086091 04/20/2023 04/27/2023 SUPPLIES_PD UNIFORMS $1,054.9986092 04/20/2023 04/26/2023 FINANCIAL SVCS_ACCOUNTING TEMPS FEB 2023 $28,473.00 86093 04/20/2023 04/25/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_HASEP MASEP SCIENCE S2 2023 $3,088.80 86094 04/20/2023 04/25/2023 SERVICES_RADIATOR HOSE REPAIR $65.80 86095 04/20/2023 05/01/2023 UNMET LIABILITY DEDUCTIBLE FEB 2023 $6,505.65 86096 04/20/2023 04/26/2023 WEB MAINTENANCE AND HOSTING_MAR 2023 $800.00 86097 04/20/2023 04/27/2023 OFFICE SUPPLIES_PD $580.8086098 04/20/2023 05/15/2023 SUPPLIES_MISC HARDWARE $32.48 86099 04/20/2023 05/01/2023 CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES_MAR 2023 $2,832.19 86100 04/20/2023 05/03/2023 PROF SVCS_IT CONSULTING $2,500.0086101 04/20/2023 04/28/2023 SERVICES_AUTO REPAIR $63.08 86102 04/20/2023 05/03/2023 PD PROMO ITEMS $2,429.04
86103 04/20/2023 04/24/2023 COUNCIL MEMEBER CONFERENCE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT $1,507.8086104 04/20/2023 04/28/2023 SERVICES_STATION 72 REPAIR $295.00 86105 04/20/2023 04/26/2023 SERVICES_FD HOSE ASSEMBLY $439.2286106 04/20/2023 04/26/2023 PROF SVCS_GRANT WRITING $4,500.00 86107 04/20/2023 Printing Error 04/20/2023 VOID $5,000.0086108 04/20/2023 04/25/2023 SUPPLIES_DIESEL AUTO FLUID $290.93 86109 04/20/2023 05/03/2023 PROF SVCS_POLYGRAPH $1,625.00 86110 04/20/2023 04/25/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_TRAINING FOR BUILDING CERTIFICATION $274.00 86111 04/20/2023 05/03/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_HASEP S2 CIRCUS 2023 $2,468.40 86112 04/20/2023 05/22/2023 SERVICES_OIL CHANGE $52.10
86113 04/20/2023 04/26/2023 ALARM SVCS_TASSAJARA MAY 2023 Accounts Payable SSD ALARM $751.21 Accounts Payable Sims, DavidAccounts Payable Slim CHANCE CIRCUSAccounts Payable SPEED OIL CHANGEAccounts Payable REYNOLDS STRATEGIES, JESSICA, REYNOLDSAccounts Payable S.P. AUTOMOTIVEAccounts Payable SHANNON LAYER POLYGRAPHAccounts Payable R&S ERECTION OF RICHMONDAccounts Payable R.S. HUGHES CO.Accounts Payable RENNE PUBLIC LAW GROUPAccounts Payable PLAZA AUTO SERVICE INCAccounts Payable PROMO DIRECTAccounts Payable QUINTO, GABRIELAccounts Payable PASTIME HARDWAREAccounts Payable PAYMENTUS CORPORATIONAccounts Payable PLANETMAGPIEAccounts Payable MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITYAccounts Payable NERD CROSSINGAccounts Payable OFFICE DEPOTAccounts Payable MAZE & ASSOCIATESAccounts Payable MEDINA-ROSS, VERONICAAccounts Payable MICHAEL STEADS HILLTOP FORD KIAAccounts Payable KENNEDY, GREG, CAccounts Payable KISTER,SAVIO & REI INCAccounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONSAccounts Payable INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP INCAccounts Payable J & O' s COMMERCIAL TIRE CENTERAccounts Payable KEL-AIREAccounts Payable HILLYARDAccounts Payable HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.Accounts Payable HUBBS, SIDNEYAccounts Payable FIRECOMAccounts Payable FJ&I ENGINEERING, INC.Accounts Payable Green Halo Systems Inc,Accounts Payable FAILSAFE TESTING LLCAccounts Payable FEHR & PEERSAccounts Payable FIRE INFORMATION SUPPORT SVCSAccounts Payable EAST BAY - LEAGUE OF CA CITIESAccounts Payable EAST BAY SANITARY CO.INC.Accounts Payable EBMUDAccounts Payable CSW-STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GROUP INCAccounts Payable DATA TICKET, INC.Accounts Payable DON'S TIRE SERVICE, INC.Accounts Payable CIVICPLUS, LLCAccounts Payable CONSTABLE, MARIANNEAccounts Payable CORE COMPUTING SOLUTIONSAccounts Payable BONINI, STEPHENAccounts Payable CHILDCARE CAREERS, LLCAccounts Payable CINTAS CORPORATION #054 UNIFORMSAccounts Payable ANCHOR ENGINEERING,, INC.Accounts Payable AVILA PROJECT MANAGEMENTAccounts Payable BAKER TILLY US, LLPAccounts Payable AMERICAN MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC. user: Crystal Reams Pages: 4 of 7 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 51 of 595
Number Date Void Reason
Reconciled/ Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 4/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 4/30/2023 Source Payee Name
86114 04/20/2023 04/27/2023 PD LIVESCAN SVCS $893.00
86115 04/20/2023 04/27/2023 ANNUAL STORMWATER PERMIT_RECYCLING CTR $1,738.00 86116 04/20/2023 05/01/2023 PD CELL PHONES $19,052.74
86117 04/20/2023 04/26/2023 JANITORIAL SVCS_RECYCLE CTR FEB 2023 $12,359.0086118 04/20/2023 04/25/2023 PROF SVCS_CD PLAN REVIEW $17,486.8586119 04/20/2023 04/25/2023 PROF SVCS_FINANCIAL AUDITING $2,003.00 86120 04/20/2023 04/28/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_MASEP DRAMA S2 2023 $2,112.0086121 04/20/2023 04/25/2023 ZOOM_CITY COUNCIL $3,397.4686122 04/20/2023 04/26/2023 REAL PROP TSFR TX REBATE_6355 CONLIN_SALDANHA/KNOX $5,120.0086123 04/20/2023 04/28/2023 PROF SVCS_PUBLIC INFO SUPPORT $5,000.0086124 04/21/2023 06/14/2023 Reimbursement for Mission Square Loan Payment $56.67 86125 04/27/2023 05/02/2023 EMERGENCY & ROUTINE TREE PRUNING REMOVAL JAN 2023 $44,449.50 86126 04/27/2023 SUPPLIES_PD RECRUIT UNIFORMS $486.10
86127 04/27/2023 05/15/2023 TUITION_PD TRAINING_DEFENSE TACTICS $1,979.00 86128 04/27/2023 05/02/2023 CREDIT_AMAZON_FIRE DEPT $383.71 86129 04/27/2023 05/12/2023 SERVICES_WINDOW REPAIR $5,878.60 86130 04/27/2023 05/02/2023 SERVICES_OIL RECYCLING $95.00 86131 04/27/2023 05/03/2023 COMMUNITY CTR MONTLY PEST CONTROL $375.00 86132 04/27/2023 05/04/2023 PROF SVCS_COUCIL RETREAT PREPARATION $6,450.00 86133 04/27/2023 05/02/2023 RECYCLING CTR QTRLY SPRINKLER INSPECTION $880.00 86134 04/27/2023 05/11/2023 LEGAL SVCS_GENERAL $11,245.00 86135 04/27/2023 05/04/2023 CREDIT_BOUNDTREE_MEDICAL SUPPLIES RETURN $1,840.10 86136 04/27/2023 05/02/2023 PROF SVCS_BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION $1,850.0086137 04/27/2023 05/08/2023 FINANCIAL SVCS_FINANCE & COMPLIANCE AUDIT $14,625.00 86138 04/27/2023 05/08/2023 CONTRA COSTA MAYORS CONF_QUINTO $70.00 86139 04/27/2023 05/08/2023 SERVICES_JOB POSTING $1,620.00 86140 04/27/2023 05/03/2023 PROV SVCS_REPORT PREPARATION $7,000.0086141 04/27/2023 05/04/2023 RECYCLING CTR TIPPING WALL INSPECTION $298.50 86142 04/27/2023 05/02/2023 SERVICES_DOCUMENT SHREDDING $258.3086143 04/27/2023 05/03/2023 PROF SVCS_EMS TRAINING $2,400.00 86144 04/27/2023 05/11/2023 SERVICES_CRIME SCENE CLEANUP $750.00 86145 04/27/2023 05/05/2023 REPAIR SVCS_BRAKES $20,629.90 86146 04/27/2023 05/03/2023 SERVICES_TIRE REPLACEMENT $849.95 86147 04/27/2023 05/03/2023 MONTHLY STREET SWEEPING MAR 2023 $8,587.25 86148 04/27/2023 05/02/2023 SERVICES_STORMWATER SAMPLING $632.00 86149 04/27/2023 05/02/2023 PRINT SVCS_COMMERCIAL BROCHURE $2,099.67 86150 04/27/2023 05/11/2023 PROF SERVICES_FORENSIC TESTING $7,905.0086151 04/27/2023 05/02/2023 PAINTING SERVICES_PD KITCHEN REMODEL $11,040.00 86152 04/27/2023 05/03/2023 STREET SWEEPING SPOILS $226.46 86153 04/27/2023 05/04/2023 EMP EXP REIMB_CONCRETE DISPOSAL $112.5086154 04/27/2023 05/08/2023 CITY HALL QTRLY ALARM SVCS $462.0286155 04/27/2023 05/08/2023 SERVICES_PORTOLA SAFETY INSPEC WALL HEATER $680.0086156 04/27/2023 05/05/2023 POOL CHEMICALS_RECREATION $1,620.22 86157 04/27/2023 05/05/2023 SUPPLIES_UNIFORM POUCHES $5,064.5686158 04/27/2023 05/04/2023 IT SVCS_SOPHOS LICENSING $1,300.4386159 04/27/2023 05/19/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_HASEP KARATE S2 2023 $1,360.8086160 04/27/2023 05/03/2023 LEGAL SVCS_MEYERS NAVE MAR 2023 $38,850.11 86161 04/27/2023 05/02/2023 SERIVCES_OIL CHANGE $133.90 86162 04/27/2023 05/02/2023 SUPPLIES_PLAYGROUND PARTS $5,401.97 86163 04/27/2023 05/02/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_AQUA ZUMBA FEB MAR 2023 $218.50 86164 04/27/2023 05/03/2023 SERVICES_FAIRMONT PEST CNTRL MAR 2023 $810.0086165 04/27/2023 05/08/2023 MAYOR CONFERENCE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT $1,167.34 86166 04/27/2023 05/08/2023 SERVICES_CURBSIDE RECYCLABLES MAR 2023 $18,500.35 Accounts Payable MORTON'S URBAN PEST MANAGEMENTAccounts Payable MOTOYAMA, LISAAccounts Payable Napa Recycling & Waste Service, LLCAccounts Payable MICHAEL STEADS HILLTOP FORD KIAAccounts Payable MIRACLE PLAYSYSTEMS INC.Accounts Payable MITCHELL, BONNIEAccounts Payable LEAFAccounts Payable LEWKOWITZ, MARKAccounts Payable MEYERS NAVEAccounts Payable KEL-AIREAccounts Payable KNORR SYSTEMS, INC.Accounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONSAccounts Payable Golden Bear Transfer StationAccounts Payable HERRERA, FERNANDOAccounts Payable JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONSAccounts Payable FOLGERGRAPHICS, INC.Accounts Payable FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISIONAccounts Payable GATE VIEW PAINTING CO, INC.Accounts Payable DON'S TIRE SERVICE, INC.Accounts Payable EAST BAY SANITARY CO.INC.Accounts Payable Enthalpy Analytical, LLCAccounts Payable CPR FASTAccounts Payable CRIME SCENE CLEANERS, INC.Accounts Payable DICKINSON FLEET SVCS / COX AUTOMOTIVE Accounts Payable CLEMENTIN, LESLIEAccounts Payable CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVICESAccounts Payable CORODATA SHREDDING INC.Accounts Payable CHAVAN & ASSOCIATES, LLPAccounts Payable CITY OF CONCORDAccounts Payable CITY OF FOSTER CITYAccounts Payable BERTRAND, FOX, ELLIOT, OSMAN & WENZELAccounts Payable BOUNDTREE MEDICAL LLCAccounts Payable CARROLL, JAMESAccounts Payable ATCO Pest ControlAccounts Payable BAKER TILLY US, LLPAccounts Payable BATTALION ONE FIRE PROTECTIONAccounts Payable Amazon Capital Services, Inc.Accounts Payable ARROW GLASS COMPANYAccounts Payable ASBURY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICESAccounts Payable A PLUS TREE, INC.Accounts Payable ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTSAccounts Payable ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICEAccounts Payable MARGAE KNOX, SUNEET SALDANHA ANDAccounts Payable REYNOLDS STRATEGIESAccounts Payable CRUMPACKER, TRAVISSAccounts Payable WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICESAccounts Payable WILLIAMS, LEWAccounts Payable ZOOM VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS, INC.Accounts Payable T-MOBILE USA, Inc.Accounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICEAccounts Payable WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANTS, INC.Accounts Payable STATE OF CA DEPT OF JUSTICEAccounts Payable SWRCB user: Crystal Reams Pages: 5 of 7 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 52 of 595
Number Date Void Reason
Reconciled/ Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 4/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 4/30/2023 Source Payee Name
86167 04/27/2023 05/04/2023 OFFICE SUPPLIES $936.05
86168 04/27/2023 05/03/2023 REPAIR SERVICES_SWM CTR LOCKER ROOM $785.9286169 04/27/2023 05/23/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_KEY COPIES $37.21 86170 04/27/2023 04/28/2023 FINANCIAL SVCS_CONSULTANT $14,280.00 86171 04/27/2023 05/02/2023 PRINTING SVCS_CARBONLESS FORMS $457.54 86172 04/27/2023 05/05/2023 PRINTER/COPIER LEASE $120.8186173 04/27/2023 05/04/2023 SERVICES_FD SATELLITE PHONES $135.9186174 04/27/2023 06/01/2023 ROTARY DUES 4TH QTR 2023 $400.0086175 04/27/2023 05/02/2023 SUPPLIES_DIESEL FLUID $1,366.86 86176 04/27/2023 05/08/2023 SUPPLIES_GUN CONVERSION KIT $7,375.7386177 04/27/2023 05/26/2023 PROF SVCS_ARLINGTON DESIGN $15,258.42 86178 04/27/2023 05/03/2023 PROF SVCS_BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION $4,104.35 86179 04/27/2023 05/04/2023 SUPPLIES_FD STATION $1.57
86180 04/27/2023 05/03/2023 SERVICES_CANYON TRL ALARM SVC MAY 2023 $61.79 86181 04/27/2023 05/02/2023 FACILITIES LIGHTING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE MAR 2023 $898.00 86182 04/27/2023 05/05/2023 SERVICES_MEDICAL WASTE $759.6086183 04/27/2023 05/02/2023 CONSTRUCTION SVCS_PD KITCHEN REMODEL $13,400.00 86184 04/27/2023 05/15/2023 PROF SVCS_COMMUNICATION SUPPORT $7,000.00 86185 04/27/2023 05/03/2023 PROF SVCS_ERP PROJECT MGMT $268.74 86186 04/27/2023 05/11/2023 CLEANING SUPPLIES $337.4786187 04/27/2023 05/08/2023 FINANCIAL SVCS_ERP CONSULTING $2,218.75 86188 04/27/2023 05/05/2023 SERVICES_CELL PHONE $10,877.32 $1,474,070.70
2456 04/07/2023 04/30/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_SENIOR FITNESS MAR 2023 $493.20 2457 04/07/2023 04/30/2023 CA - CA Tax $34,860.45
2458 04/07/2023 04/30/2023 FED - Fed Tax* $130,152.24
2459 04/07/2023 04/30/2023 PE1% - PERS SEIU* $160,048.042460 04/07/2023 04/30/2023 GA157 - BELL, DAMITA_CHILD SUPPORT $100.96 2461 04/24/2023 04/30/2023 FED - Fed Tax $200.002462 04/07/2023 04/30/2023 ICM1 - ICMA-457 #300530 FLAT DOLLAR* $46,703.83 2463 04/10/2023 04/30/2023 CA - CA Tax $3,779.70
2464 04/10/2023 04/30/2023 FED - Fed Tax* $11,635.07
2465 04/17/2023 04/30/2023 UTILITIES_PG&E_4818-0_MARCH 2023 $33,761.542466 04/17/2023 04/30/2023 UTILITIES_PG&E_1959-3_MARCH 2023 $21,181.862467 04/18/2023 04/30/2023 RECYCLING CNTR 2012 PFA REFI - 04012023 $76,638.202468 04/07/2023 04/30/2023 MEDICARE TAX DEPOSIT PENALTY Q1 $16.35 2469 04/10/2023 04/30/2023 MEDICARE TAX DEPOSIT PENALTY Q2 $6.47 2470 04/21/2023 04/30/2023 CA - CA Tax $32,748.46
2471 04/21/2023 04/30/2023 FED - Fed Tax* $124,414.08
2472 04/21/2023 04/30/2023 PE CM PEPRA - PERS CM PEPRA* $158,105.312473 04/21/2023 04/30/2023 ICM1 - ICMA-457 #300530 FLAT DOLLAR* $46,184.04 2474 04/21/2023 04/30/2023 2017 COP ADMIN FEE APR 2023 $3,000.00 2475 04/20/2023 04/30/2023 2017 SALES TAX REV ADMIN FEE APR 2023 $3,000.002476 04/24/2023 04/30/2023 2017 SALES TAX REV BOND 04272023 $531,050.00 2477 04/26/2023 04/30/2023 CAL CARD MTHLY STMT 03-2023 $62,720.53 2481 04/25/2023 04/30/2023 SALES TAX - QTR END 03/23 - TAX: 189.00 $189.00 2504 04/27/2023 04/30/2023 CA - CA Tax $455.752505 04/27/2023 04/30/2023 FED - Fed Tax* $1,294.27 $1,482,739.35
Category CountReconciled 308 $2,950,351.83
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Transaction Amount
Accounts Payable IRS
Total - EFTs 25 Transactions
Accounts Payable U.S. BANK - CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSAccounts Payable CALIFORNIA DEPT OF TAX & FEE ADMIN (CDTFA)Accounts Payable EDD - PAYROLL TAX DEPOSITAccounts Payable U.S. BANKAccounts Payable U.S. BANKAccounts Payable U.S. BANKAccounts Payable IRSAccounts Payable P E R SAccounts Payable MIssionSquare (name chg 03-2021 formerly ICMA)Accounts Payable UNITED STATES TREASURYAccounts Payable UNITED STATES TREASURYAccounts Payable EDD - PAYROLL TAX DEPOSITAccounts Payable PG&EAccounts Payable PG&EAccounts Payable JPMorgan Chase BankAccounts Payable MIssionSquare (name chg 03-2021 formerly ICMA)Accounts Payable EDD - PAYROLL TAX DEPOSITAccounts Payable IRSAccounts Payable P E R SAccounts Payable STATE DISBURSEMENT UNITAccounts Payable IRSAccounts Payable KATZ, JUDYAccounts Payable EDD - PAYROLL TAX DEPOSITAccounts Payable IRSAccounts Payable VERIZON WIRELESS TOTAL - CHECKS 285 TransactionsAccounts Payable - EFTs
Accounts Payable TYLER TECHNOLOGIESAccounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICEAccounts Payable VEDDER, RONALD, S.Accounts Payable STERICYCLE, INC.Accounts Payable STUART CONSTRUCTIONAccounts Payable Tripepi Smith and Associates , IncAccounts Payable SINGLE CYLINDER REPAIRAccounts Payable SSD ALARMAccounts Payable ST. FRANCIS ELECTRICAccounts Payable SAN DIEGO POLICE EQUIPMENT CO.Accounts Payable SIEGFRIED ENGINEERING, INC.Accounts Payable SIMPSON INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES GROUPAccounts Payable ROADPOST USA, INC.Accounts Payable ROTARY CLUB OF EL CERRITOAccounts Payable S.P. AUTOMOTIVEAccounts Payable Pabis, AgnesAccounts Payable PREMIER GRAPHICSAccounts Payable RICOH USA, INCAccounts Payable OFFICE DEPOTAccounts Payable OLIVERO PLUMBINGAccounts Payable ORTEGA, ARTURO user: Crystal Reams Pages: 6 of 7 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 53 of 595
Number Date Void Reason
Reconciled/ Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 4/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 4/30/2023 Source Payee NameVoided 2Total 310
PAYROLL Category Count
Checks 384Total EFTs 495Total 569
GRAND TOTAL 879 $6,999,370.35
$2,475,212.83$4,042,560.30
Transaction Amount
$1,567,347.47$2,956,810.05
$6,458.22
user: Crystal Reams Pages: 7 of 7 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 54 of 595
Number Date Void Reason Description Transaction Amount
86189 05/04/2023 OFFICE SUPPLIES $23.51
86190 05/04/2023 SERVICES_TELECOM $13,858.1186191 05/04/2023 PROF SVCS_CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SUPPORT $12,450.0086192 05/04/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_ART & WELLNESS APR 2023 $18.0086193 05/04/2023 Service not rendered VOID
$16.00
86194 05/04/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_FAIRMONT TEMP $1,441.05 86195 05/04/2023 Invoice Error VOID $1,116.0086196 05/04/2023 PROF SVCS_PD RECRUITING $6,846.0286197 05/04/2023 SERVICES_HAZARDOUS CLEANING $500.00 86198 05/04/2023 ENG SVCS_DEL NORTE TOD CONSULTING $50,276.05 86199 05/04/2023 PROF SVCS_TREE INVENTORY DATA CONVERSION $1,500.00 86200 05/04/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_MIRA VISTA PTA JAN 2023 $2,700.0086201 05/04/2023 SERVICES_CANINE BOARDING $596.00 86202 05/04/2023 SERVICES_TIRE REPLACEMENT $181.5186203 05/04/2023 PROF SVCS_PSYCH EVAL $600.0086204 05/04/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_BALLET APR 2023 $571.2086205 05/04/2023 PROF SVCS_LIBRARY EXPLOR SURVEY DEV $17,387.50 86206 05/04/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_GYMNASTICS MAR/APR 2023 $6,110.00 86207 05/04/2023 PROF SVCS_EL CERRITO NEW WORKSHOP $97.50 86208 05/04/2023 FINANCIAL SVCS_PROPERTY TAX APR-JUN 2023 $2,400.00 86209 05/04/2023 SUPPLIES_FLOOR CLEANING $6,063.3986210 05/04/2023 SERVICES_EARTH DAY TOILET RENTAL $106.16 86211 05/04/2023 SUPPLIES_CITY FUEL $19,547.91
86212 05/04/2023 SERVICES_WHEEL REPLACEMENT $687.90
86213 05/04/2023 PROF SVCS_BRING BACK NATIVES SPONSORSHIP $1,500.00 86214 05/04/2023 PROF SVCS_MEDICAL REVIEW APR 2023 $2,000.0086215 05/04/2023 PROF SVCS_STORMWATER SUPPORT $889.75 86216 05/04/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_AIKIDO APR 2023 $375.0086217 05/04/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_BRIDGE APR 2023 $498.0086218 05/04/2023 SUPPLIES_POOL CHEMICALS $863.5086219 05/04/2023 SUPPLIES_FD PROTECTION GEAR $20,188.19 86220 05/04/2023 UNMET LIABILITY DEDUCTIBLE MAR 2023 $5,212.50 86221 05/04/2023 SERVICES_EVIDENCE TOW $115.50
86222 05/04/2023 SUPPLIES_TOILET SEAT $28.65
86223 05/04/2023 SUPPLIES_NO PARKING SIGNS $1,062.82
86224 05/04/2023 PROF SVCS_FILTER REPLACEMENT INSTALL $879.96 86225 05/04/2023 SERVICES_FD SATELLITE PHONES $135.9486226 05/04/2023 SUPPLIES_RECYCLING DUMPSTER LABELS $1,190.79 86227 05/04/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_STRENGTH & BALANCE APR 2023 $516.00 86228 05/04/2023 SERVICES_STREETLIGHT ROUTINE MAINT MAR 2023 $9,107.49 86229 05/04/2023 SERVICES_MEDICAL WASTE $173.65
86230 05/04/2023 PROF SVCS_PERMIT ADMIN ASSISTANCE $2,015.00 86231 05/04/2023 POOL SERVICES APR 2023 $4,222.1886232 05/04/2023 JANITORIAL SVCS_RECYCLE CTR APR 2023 $5,743.0086233 05/04/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_ADMIN COURSE $16.00 Accounts Payable BAKER TILLY US, LLPAccounts Payable BROWN, KRISTENAccounts Payable CAPUTO, LAUREN Accounts Payable - Checks
Accounts Payable Amazon Capital Services, Inc.Accounts Payable AT&T City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 5/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 5/31/2023 Source Payee NameAccounts Payable DIPRIMA, LISAAccounts Payable DOGFATHER K9 CONNECTIONSAccounts Payable DON'S TIRE SERVICE, INC.Accounts Payable CRIME SCENE CLEANERS, INC.Accounts Payable CSW-STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GROUP INCAccounts Payable DAVEY RESOURCE GROUPAccounts Payable CHILDCARE CAREERS, LLCAccounts Payable CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SVCS, SENIOR NUTRITION PRGAccounts Payable CPS HR Consulting Accounts Payable HILLYARDAccounts Payable HONEY BUCKETAccounts Payable HUNT & SONS, INC.Accounts Payable GRAUL, BELINDAAccounts Payable GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE, RESEARCH & PLANNING INC.Accounts Payable HdL Coren & ConeAccounts Payable DUNNIGAN PSYCHOLOGICAL & THREAT ASSESSMENTSAccounts Payable GABRIEL, BARBARA, A. Accounts Payable GODBE RESEARCHAccounts Payable KNORR SYSTEMS, INC.Accounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONSAccounts Payable MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITYAccounts Payable KENNEDY AND ASSOCIATESAccounts Payable KI RESEARCH INSTITUTEAccounts Payable KINSEY, KATHRYNE ANNAccounts Payable J & O' s COMMERCIAL TIRE CENTERAccounts Payable KATHY KRAMER CONSULTINGAccounts Payable KENNEDY, GREG, CAccounts Payable SHAHKAR, MEHRANAccounts Payable ST. FRANCIS ELECTRICAccounts Payable STERICYCLE, INC.Accounts Payable REM, INC.Accounts Payable ROADPOST USA, INC.Accounts Payable SAME DAY SIGNSAccounts Payable OLIVER'S TOW INC.Accounts Payable PASTIME HARDWAREAccounts Payable PREMIER GRAPHICSAccounts Payable WAHRLICH, JOHN-TRACYAccounts Payable TRB AND ASSOCIATES, INC.Accounts Payable TWO BROTHERS POOL & SPAAccounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICE user: Crystal Reams Pages: 1 of 6 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 55 of 595
Number Date Void Reason Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 5/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 5/31/2023 Source Payee Name
86234 05/04/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_ADMIN COURSE $16.00
86235 05/04/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_VIOLIN SPRING 2023 $882.00 86236 05/04/2023 RECREATION REFUND_SWIM LESSONS $238.0086237 05/05/2023 PER3 - CALPERS Longterm Care Ins $39.66 86238 05/05/2023 GA156 - Hood, David_2020_FTB_227216220 $1,182.44 86239 05/05/2023 DEN1 - Dental 1* $17,743.88
86240 05/05/2023 DUE4 - UNION LOCAL 1230 $5,193.71
86241 05/05/2023 K1 - Kaiser 1* $217,523.82
86242 05/05/2023 LEGL - PRE-PAID LEGAL SRVC $182.4086243 05/05/2023 LIFE - Supp Life Ins. - May 2023 Inv # 920-32160 $11,243.21 86244 05/05/2023 FHEA - Fire Health Savings Acct $19,200.0086245 05/05/2023 COPE - VOLUNTARY COPE DEDUCTION* $1,761.29 86246 05/05/2023 SHR - Sutter Health Plus EE Cost* $36,503.40 86247 05/05/2023 PAR - PARS - ARS 457* $2,215.03
86248 05/04/2023 UTILITIES_EBMUD 05052023 $1,625.5386249 05/08/2023 EMT RENEWAL $86.00 86250 05/11/2023 RECYCLING TRUCK SVCS $407.73
86251 05/11/2023 OFFICE SUPPLIES $776.5786252 05/11/2023 CITY HALL SERVER ROOM REPLACEMENT $19,130.00 86253 05/11/2023 MTHLY UNDERGND STORAGE TANK INSPEC $185.00 86254 05/11/2023 CD HOUSING ELEMENT $2,958.75
86255 05/11/2023 JULY 4TH BOUNCE HOUSE $1,675.0086256 05/11/2023 NAME PLATES_POLICE $65.00 86257 05/11/2023 ALARM SVCS_STATION 51 $288.15
86258 05/11/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_WATERCOLOR APR 2023 $168.0086259 05/11/2023 OFFICE SUPPLIES $91.61 86260 05/11/2023 MEDICAL SUPPLIES $83.6886261 05/11/2023 GENERATOR SERVICE_STATION 72 $9,857.19 86262 05/11/2023 ANIMAL CONTROL SVCS APR-JUN2023 $49,505.75 86263 05/11/2023 CORP YARD UNIFORMS $676.17
86264 05/11/2023 PD COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH FEES MAY 2023 $67,870.08 86265 05/11/2023 PROF SVCS_REPORT PREARATION $2,875.00
86266 05/11/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_FEIDENKRAIS APR 2023 $192.00 86267 05/11/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATION $24.00 86268 05/11/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_WORLDONE FESTIVAL $2,500.00 86269 05/11/2023 AUTO SVCS_BRAKES $942.00
86270 05/11/2023 MONTHLY STREET SWEEPING APR 2023 $8,587.25 86271 05/11/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_ED2GO APR 2023 $75.00 86272 05/11/2023 POLICE_CONFERENCE TABLE $11,051.0586273 05/11/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_POTTERY MON EVEN APR 2023 $1,038.00 86274 05/11/2023 FIRE DEPT STATIONARY BIKE $1,973.4886275 05/11/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_DEFENSIVE TACT INST $80.00 86276 05/11/2023 FINANCIAL SVCS_SALES TAX ANALYSIS $1,458.22 86277 05/11/2023 PORTABLE TOILET_CENTRAL PARK MAY 2023 $221.05 86278 05/11/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_SIG SAUER ARMORER $32.00 86279 05/11/2023 PROF SVCS_ON CALL PLANNING $495.00
Accounts Payable HOLMES, BETHANYAccounts Payable CALPERS LONG TERM CARE PROGRAMAccounts Payable FRANCHISE TAX BOARDAccounts Payable WENTWORTH*DAVIDAccounts Payable WEPERFORM.ORGAccounts Payable SEIU LOCAL 1021Accounts Payable SUTTER HEALTH PLUSAccounts Payable U.S. BANK - INSTITUTIONAL TRUST - W REGIONAccounts Payable LEGALSHIELDAccounts Payable MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITYAccounts Payable NATIONWIDE TRUST COMPANY, FSBAccounts Payable HEALTH CARE DENTAL TRUSTAccounts Payable IAFF LOCAL 1230Accounts Payable KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLANAccounts Payable ASCENT ENVIRONMENT, INC.Accounts Payable ASTRO JUMP OF CONTRA COSTAAccounts Payable BADGE FRAME, INC.Accounts Payable Amazon Capital Services, Inc.Accounts Payable AMERICAN MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC.Accounts Payable ARMOUR PETROLEUM SVC & EQUIPTAccounts Payable EBMUDAccounts Payable ROSAS, DANIELAccounts Payable ALL BAY DIESELAccounts Payable CINTAS CORPORATION #054 UNIFORMSAccounts Payable CITY OF RICHMONDAccounts Payable CLEMENTIN, LESLIEAccounts Payable BOUNDTREE MEDICAL LLCAccounts Payable CALIFORNIA GENERATOR SERVICEAccounts Payable CCC ANIMAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTAccounts Payable BAY ALARM COMPANYAccounts Payable BLACK, MEI-YUAccounts Payable BLAISDELL'S BUSINESS PRODUCTSAccounts Payable ERGONOMIC SEATING & PRODUCTS INC.Accounts Payable FUJIWARA, PATTYAccounts Payable GYMDOC INCAccounts Payable DICKINSON FLEET SVCS / COX AUTOMOTIVE Accounts Payable EAST BAY SANITARY CO.INC.Accounts Payable EDUCATION TO GOAccounts Payable CONSTABLE, MARIANNEAccounts Payable COOPER, PAULAccounts Payable COREY JOHN MASONAccounts Payable HUBBS, SIDNEYAccounts Payable INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP INCAccounts Payable Hernandez, DanielleAccounts Payable Hinderliter , De Llamas & AssociatesAccounts Payable HONEY BUCKET user: Crystal Reams Pages: 2 of 6 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 56 of 595
Number Date Void Reason Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 5/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 5/31/2023 Source Payee Name
86280 05/11/2023 DOCUMENT STORAGE $1,077.62
86281 05/11/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_CAPOEIRA YTH/ADLT MAR 2023 $835.80 86282 05/11/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_POTTERY THUR APR 2023 $270.0086283 05/11/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_HATHA YOGA APR 2023 $301.5086284 05/11/2023 HVAC SVCS_CASTRO CLBHSE $889.4686285 05/11/2023 PROF SVCS_STORMWARTER AND MRP3 SUPPORT $681.0086286 05/11/2023 SUPPLIES_DEFENSE SPRAY $83.39 86287 05/11/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_RESPITE SUPPLIES & ENT $224.42 86288 05/11/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_PARAMEDIC LICENSE $250.0086289 05/11/2023 PRINTING SVCS_BUSINESS CARDS $82.91 86290 05/11/2023 ELECTRICAL SVCS_RICHMOND PD CONNECTION $5,504.27 86291 05/11/2023 MPA_DRUG & ALCO TESTING PRGRM JAN-MAR 2023 $208.45 86292 05/11/2023 2022-23 CONSULTING (PENSION) $6,643.75 86293 05/11/2023 UNIFORM CLEANING $395.20
86294 05/11/2023 OFFICE SUPPLIES $430.2386295 05/11/2023 PLUMBING SVCS $160.0086296 05/11/2023 FINANCIAL SVCS_CONSULTANT $8,075.00 86297 05/11/2023 AUTO SVCS_M3 CHECK ENG LIGHT $405.00
86298 05/11/2023 DRUG SCREEN - RECRUITMENT SRVCS $42.00 86299 05/11/2023 JULY 4TH PROMO PRODUCTS_WATER BOTTLES $4,211.65 86300 05/11/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_ZUMBA APR 2023 $3,219.0086301 05/11/2023 PRINTER/COPIER LEASE $1,524.7686302 05/11/2023 MONTHLY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE APR 2023 $13,727.75 86303 05/11/2023 SUPPLIES_FD VEHICLE BATTERY $878.23
86304 05/11/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_ASEP S3 TEXTILE SEW APR/MAY 2023 $1,876.80 86305 05/11/2023 TRANSCRIPTION SVCS $130.78
86306 05/11/2023 SUPPLIES_CHAIR & OFFICE $222.8886307 05/11/2023 MONTHLY CUSTODIAL SVCS LIBRARY APR 2023 $1,456.00 86308 05/11/2023 FINANCIAL SVCS_ERP CONSULTING $1,750.0086309 05/11/2023 VENDING MACHINE_PD FOOD $4,635.4486310 05/11/2023 PROF SVCS_TRAFFIC EVALUATIONS $3,085.4786311 05/11/2023 REC REFUND_SWMI LESSON $84.00 86312 05/11/2023 REC REFUND_MADERA AFTERCARE $164.00
86313 05/15/2023 SUPPLIES_NAMEPLATE BALANCE DUE $49.00
86314 05/16/2023 CELL PHONE REIMB. JULY.-SEPT. 2021 $180.00 86315 05/18/2023 PASSPORT IDENTIFIERS $548.5586316 05/18/2023 GYM MEMBERSHIP $831.7486317 05/18/2023 ON-CALL BUILDING SVCS $49,901.06 86318 05/18/2023 STORM TREE REMOVAL AND CLEANUP $36,028.0086319 05/18/2023 TUITION_POLICE_FIREARMS AND TACT RIFL_OLIVIERI $168.00 86320 05/18/2023 DEL NORTE PROJECT SUPPORT $24,609.25
86321 05/18/2023 ENGINEERING SUPPORT $75,445.0086322 05/18/2023 FINANCIAL CONSULTING FY24 BUDGET $4,743.75 86323 05/18/2023 PHOTO SESSION_RUDNICK $145.24
86324 05/18/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_OFFICER 2E TRAINING $450.0086325 05/18/2023 VEHICLE BRACKET $142.77 Accounts Payable JADSON SOUZA DE JESUSAccounts Payable JAFFE, SCOTAccounts Payable JONES, HIROMIAccounts Payable IRON MOUNTAINAccounts Payable MIGHETTO ELECTRICAccounts Payable MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITYAccounts Payable NHA ADVISORSAccounts Payable Martinez-Campos, BlancaAccounts Payable Mason CampbellAccounts Payable MERCURIO BROS. PRINTING, INC,Accounts Payable KEL-AIREAccounts Payable KENNEDY AND ASSOCIATESAccounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONSAccounts Payable PREMIER GRAPHICSAccounts Payable RAMOS, STEPHANIE, RAccounts Payable RICOH USA, INCAccounts Payable Pabis, AgnesAccounts Payable PLAZA AUTO SERVICE INCAccounts Payable PREFERRED ALLIANCE, INC.Accounts Payable Norge Cleaners and AlterationsAccounts Payable OFFICE DEPOTAccounts Payable OLIVERO PLUMBINGAccounts Payable VEDDER, RONALD, S.Accounts Payable WEST COAST VENDING SERVICES, INC.Accounts Payable WHITLOCK & WEINBERGER TRANSPORTATION, INC.Accounts Payable SPEAKWRITE LLCAccounts Payable STAPLES ADVANTAGEAccounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICEAccounts Payable RUBICON ENTERPRISES INCAccounts Payable S.P. AUTOMOTIVEAccounts Payable Shababo, Tracey , EliseAccounts Payable 4LEAF, INC.Accounts Payable A PLUS TREE, INC.Accounts Payable AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGEAccounts Payable DIBENEDETTO, SARAHAccounts Payable IMS AllianceAccounts Payable 24 HOUR FITNESS USA, LLCAccounts Payable ESCORCIA, ALLYCEAccounts Payable JACOB, NICOLAccounts Payable BADGE FRAME, INC.Accounts Payable BARRY EVANS STUDIOAccounts Payable BENSON, PETERAccounts Payable BEST EQUIPMENTAccounts Payable ANCHOR ENGINEERING,, INC.Accounts Payable AVILA PROJECT MANAGEMENTAccounts Payable BAKER TILLY US, LLP user: Crystal Reams Pages: 3 of 6 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 57 of 595
Number Date Void Reason Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 5/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 5/31/2023 Source Payee Name
86326 05/18/2023 LIVESCAN $1,204.00
86327 05/18/2023 CAAP $18,476.25
86328 05/18/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_FAIRMOUNT TEMP $1,478.00 86329 05/18/2023 RANGE USE FEE $1,701.0086330 05/18/2023 JOB POSTING $1,080.0086331 05/18/2023 SHREDDING $207.42 86332 05/18/2023 MONTLY DEODERIZE $883.0086333 05/18/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_FIRE TRAINING $100.0086334 05/18/2023 RECYCLING TRUCK REPAIR $6,831.47 86335 05/18/2023 TIRE REPLACEMENT_POLICE $191.53
86336 05/18/2023 UTILITIES 05 2023 EBMUD $11,585.47
86337 05/18/2023 Incorrect Address VOID $3,115.00
86338 05/18/2023 FINANCIAL SVCS_SALES TAX ANALYSIS $1,141.8786339 05/18/2023 CITY SATELLITE PHONES APR 2023 $225.00 86340 05/18/2023 COMMUNITY CTR HVAC APR 2023 $556.9086341 05/18/2023 CHEMICALS_RECREATION $533.6286342 05/18/2023 UNIFORM HATS $606.3886343 05/18/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_INTRO TO WHEEL APR 2023 $693.0086344 05/18/2023 LEGAL SVCS_MEYERS NAVE APR 2023 $33,198.60 86345 05/18/2023 BACKGROUND CHECKS $825.59
86346 05/18/2023 ELECTRICAL SVC ENG DEPOSIT $2,000.00
86347 05/18/2023 ENCROACHMENT PERMIT REFUND_PW22-0430 $2,132.2186348 05/18/2023 RECREATION VEHICLE SMOG AND MAINT $661.73 86349 05/18/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_CAPIO CONF $157.2086350 05/18/2023 COUNCIL MEMBER MILAGE REIMBURSEMENT_QUINTO $33.41 86351 05/18/2023 STATION 52 DOOR REPAIR $330.00
86352 05/18/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_CCCFPD TRAINING $100.0086353 05/18/2023 PUBLIC INFO CONSULTING SVCS $5,000.00 86354 05/18/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_ALAMEDA CO SHERRIF ACADEMY $1,662.6686355 05/18/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_LIVE SCAN $47.00 86356 05/18/2023 SD ASSESSMENT $2,480.00
86357 05/18/2023 POLYGRAPHS $1,300.0086358 05/18/2023 BACKGROUND CHECKS $187.70 86359 05/18/2023 OIL CHANGE $55.20
86360 05/18/2023 ECMAC ALARM MAR-MAY 2023 $988.95
86361 05/18/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_FASEP SOCCER S2 2023 $3,420.00 86362 05/18/2023 AWARD RIBBONS_POLICE $3,676.0886363 05/18/2023 COMMUNICATION SUPPORT $7,000.0086364 05/18/2023 TRASH CAN LINERS $678.67 86365 05/18/2023 GREASE TRAP CLEANING $125.0086366 05/18/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_OFFICER TRAINING $747.0086367 05/18/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_SWIM TRAINING $132.0086368 05/18/2023 PLANNING APP REFUND_413 LEXINGTON $8,159.76 86369 05/19/2023 PER3 - CALPERS Longterm Care Ins $39.66 86370 05/19/2023 MGT1 - FIRE DEPT MGMT GROUP $50.0086371 05/19/2023 MGT2 - SAFETY EMPLYEE MGMT GROUP $768.00 Accounts Payable CA DEPT OF JUSTICE/ACCOUNTINGAccounts Payable CASCADIA CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Accounts Payable CHILDCARE CAREERS, LLCAccounts Payable DON'S TIRE SERVICE, INC.Accounts Payable EBMUDAccounts Payable FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISIONAccounts Payable CRIME SCENE CLEANERS, INC.Accounts Payable CRUMPACKER, TRAVISSAccounts Payable DICKINSON FLEET SVCS / COX AUTOMOTIVE Accounts Payable CITY OF FAIRFIELDAccounts Payable CITY OF FOSTER CITYAccounts Payable CORODATA SHREDDING INC.Accounts Payable MEYERS NAVEAccounts Payable PECKHAM & MCKENNEYAccounts Payable PG&EAccounts Payable KNORR SYSTEMS, INC.Accounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONSAccounts Payable LACK, CHRISAccounts Payable Hinderliter , De Llamas & AssociatesAccounts Payable HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.Accounts Payable KEL-AIREAccounts Payable REYNOLDS STRATEGIESAccounts Payable RIZZO, JAMESAccounts Payable SAMKIAN, KARINEHAccounts Payable QUINTO ***, GABRIELAccounts Payable R&S ERECTION OF RICHMONDAccounts Payable RENSHAW, CHRISAccounts Payable PG&E - OAKLAND OFCAccounts Payable PLAZA AUTO SERVICE INCAccounts Payable Provost, Will Accounts Payable THE ED JONES COMPANYAccounts Payable Tripepi Smith and Associates , IncAccounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICEAccounts Payable SPEED OIL CHANGEAccounts Payable SSD ALARMAccounts Payable SUPER SOCCER STARSAccounts Payable Schaaf & Wheeler, Consulting Civil Engineers Inc.Accounts Payable SHANNON LAYER POLYGRAPHAccounts Payable SIMPSON INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES GROUPAccounts Payable EL CERRITO PUBLIC SFTY EE MGMTAccounts Payable HUNT, CHAZAccounts Payable CALPERS LONG TERM CARE PROGRAMAccounts Payable EL CERRITO FIRE DEPT MGMT GRPAccounts Payable WEST COAST TRAP RECYCLINGAccounts Payable WILLIAMS, GARYAccounts Payable HENNEBERGER, VIOLET user: Crystal Reams Pages: 4 of 6 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 58 of 595
Number Date Void Reason Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 5/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 5/31/2023 Source Payee Name
86372 05/19/2023 DUE2 - FIRE ASSN DUES $510.00
86373 05/19/2023 GA156 - Hood, David_2020_FTB_227216220 $1,182.44 86374 05/19/2023 ACCD - Accidental Death & Dismembermt $69.50 86375 05/19/2023 DUE1 - POLICE ASSN DUES $5,206.71
86376 05/19/2023 DUE3 - EC PRO FIREFIGHTERS DUES $290.00 86377 05/19/2023 COPE - VOLUNTARY COPE DEDUCTION* $1,861.04 86378 05/19/2023 PAR - PARS - ARS 457* $2,018.4586379 05/25/2023 SUPPLIES_FIRE DEPT DOOR LOCK $498.55 86380 05/25/2023 CITY HALL HVAC MAINT MAY 2023-JUL 2023 $2,525.00 86381 05/25/2023 TRIENNIAL CONTAINMENT TEST $9,217.6886382 05/25/2023 NAME PLATES $32.00 86383 05/25/2023 RECYCLE TANK REMOVAL $600.00
86384 05/25/2023 FIRE EXTINGUISHER MAINT $761.9586385 05/25/2023 PROFESSIONAL SVCS_BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION $2,090.00 86386 05/25/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_FARIMONT TEMP $2,956.0086387 05/25/2023 CORP YARD UNIFORMS $154.12 86388 05/25/2023 FY 22-23 BUDGET SYSTEM $43,600.00
86389 05/25/2023 SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM MAR 2023 $640.00
86390 05/25/2023 BIOHAZARD CLEANUP $858.0086391 05/25/2023 TIRE REPAIRS_POLICE $176.5386392 05/25/2023 PROFESSIONAL SVCS_PSYCH EVAL $600.0086393 05/25/2023 FEMA TRAINING $16,000.00 86394 05/25/2023 STREET SWEEPING SPOILS $186.11
86395 05/25/2023 CAR WASHES $208.8986396 05/25/2023 FIRE ENGINE MAINT $33,116.00 86397 05/25/2023 ARLINGTON HVAC MAINT APR 2023 $566.16
86398 05/25/2023 PD UNIFORMS $681.2886399 05/25/2023 CURBSIDE RECYCLING APR 2023 $14,522.75 86400 05/25/2023 OFFICE SUPPLIES $241.67
86401 05/25/2023 BUILDING SUPPLIES $4.40
86402 05/25/2023 RICOH SERVICES $1,437.94
86403 05/25/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_POTTERY MON AFT APR 2023 $288.00 86404 05/25/2023 TELEPHONE SERVICE $6,456.32
86405 05/25/2023 TRAFFIC SIGNS $518.57
86406 05/25/2023 DESIGN SVCS_PUBLIC WORKS $41,384.11
86407 05/25/2023 FLEET RENUMBERING $5,958.83
86408 05/25/2023 CHAIN SAW REPAIR $440.20
86409 05/25/2023 OIL CHANGE $55.20
86410 05/25/2023 ARLINGTON ALARM SVC JUN 2023 $672.96
86411 05/25/2023 STREET LIGHT ROUTINE MAINTENANCE APR 2023 $8,195.70 86412 05/25/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_SAT SOCCER FEB-MAR 2023 $5,400.0086413 05/25/2023 FIRE DEPT CREWSENSE LICENSE $2,282.1686414 05/25/2023 BADGES $256.82 86415 05/25/2023 PROFESSIONAL SVCS_COMMUNICATION SUPPORT $7,000.00 86416 05/25/2023 FIRE DEPT EXTRACTOR SERVICE $289.00
86417 05/25/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_CALPERS & CALHR $89.25 Accounts Payable FIRE ASSOCIATIONAccounts Payable FRANCHISE TAX BOARDAccounts Payable AMERICAN MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC.Accounts Payable ARMOUR PETROLEUM SVC & EQUIPTAccounts Payable BADGE FRAME, INC.Accounts Payable SEIU LOCAL 1021Accounts Payable U.S. BANK - INSTITUTIONAL TRUST - W REGIONAccounts Payable Amazon Capital Services, Inc.Accounts Payable LIFE INSURANCE OF NORTH AMERICAAccounts Payable POLICE ASSN.Accounts Payable PRO FIREFIGHTERS ASSN DUESAccounts Payable CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SVCS, SENIOR NUTRITION PRGAccounts Payable CRIME SCENE CLEANERS, INC.Accounts Payable DON'S TIRE SERVICE, INC.Accounts Payable CHILDCARE CAREERS, LLCAccounts Payable CINTAS CORPORATION #054 UNIFORMSAccounts Payable CLEARGOV INC.Accounts Payable BAY AREA WELDING & MAINTAccounts Payable BEST EQUIPMENTAccounts Payable BREAK POINT INVESTIGATIONSAccounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONSAccounts Payable Napa Recycling & Waste Service, LLCAccounts Payable OFFICE DEPOTAccounts Payable GRAND PRIX CAR WASH Accounts Payable HI-TECH INC.Accounts Payable KEL-AIREAccounts Payable DUNNIGAN PSYCHOLOGICAL & THREAT ASSESSMENTSAccounts Payable ELITE COMMAND TRAINING CORPAccounts Payable Golden Bear Transfer StationAccounts Payable SIGNS BY RANDYAccounts Payable SINGLE CYLINDER REPAIRAccounts Payable SPEED OIL CHANGEAccounts Payable RINGCENTRAL, INC.Accounts Payable ROADSAFE TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC.Accounts Payable SIEGFRIED ENGINEERING, INC.Accounts Payable PASTIME HARDWAREAccounts Payable RICOH USA, INCAccounts Payable RILE, KATHRYNAccounts Payable WESTERN STATE DESIGN INC.Accounts Payable WRIGHT, CLAUDIAAccounts Payable TARGET SOLUTIONS LEARNING, LLCAccounts Payable THE ED JONES COMPANYAccounts Payable Tripepi Smith and Associates , IncAccounts Payable SSD ALARMAccounts Payable ST. FRANCIS ELECTRICAccounts Payable SUPER SOCCER STARS user: Crystal Reams Pages: 5 of 6 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 59 of 595
Number Date Void Reason Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 5/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 5/31/2023 Source Payee Name
86418 05/25/2023 REFUND_PERMIT CANCELLED_PD21-1472 $333.83 86419 05/25/2023 DONATION OUT_EQC TO TRAIL TREKKERS FOR HILLSIDE FEST $100.00 $1,308,616.40
2478 05/05/2023 CA - CA Tax $37,481.46
2479 05/05/2023 FED - Fed Tax* $138,127.43
2480 05/05/2023 PE1% - PERS SEIU* $160,674.262482 05/02/2023 2019 WELLS FARGO PARATRANSIT VAN 042023 $1,087.00 2483 05/04/2023 INVESTMENT DEPOSIT - CASH TRANSFER FROM GNRL TO INVESTMT ACCT $2,000,000.002484 05/10/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_SR FITNESS APR 2023 $392.40 2485 05/19/2023 CA - CA Tax $39,009.52
2486 05/19/2023 FED - Fed Tax* $150,191.45
2487 05/19/2023 ICM1 - ICMA-457 #300530 FLAT DOLLAR* $50,897.94 2488 05/19/2023 PE CM PEPRA - PERS CM PEPRA* $159,923.56 2489 05/25/2023 UTILITIES 04 2023 PG&E $20,199.22
2490 05/25/2023 UTILITIES 04 2023 PG&E $14,353.082492 05/24/2023 CAPITALONE - SOLAR LEASE - 06012023 $65,236.252493 05/19/2023 CAPITALONE - FIRE TRUCK APPARATUS - 05242023 $136,590.20 2498 05/31/2023 2019 WELLS FARGO PARATRANSIT VAN - 052023 $1,087.00 2506 05/05/2023 ICM1 - ICMA-457 #300530 FLAT DOLLAR* $48,937.30 $3,024,188.07
Status CountPayments 244Voided 3Total 247
PAYROLL Status Count
Total Checks 9Total EFTs 534Total 543
GRAND TOTAL 790 $5,378,410.33
Accounts Payable 411 HEATING & AC LLC, SAID OPEYANYAccounts Payable Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Accounts Payable CALIFORNIA STATE TREASURER, LAIFAccounts Payable KATZ, JUDYAccounts Payable EDD - PAYROLL TAX DEPOSITAccounts Payable IRSAccounts Payable P E R SAccounts Payable LENT, LAURA TOTAL CHECKS 231 TransactionsAccounts Payable - EFTs
Accounts Payable CAPITAL ONE PUBLIC FUNDING, LLCAccounts Payable CAPITAL ONE PUBLIC FUNDING, LLCAccounts Payable Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Accounts Payable P E R SAccounts Payable PG&EAccounts Payable PG&EAccounts Payable EDD - PAYROLL TAX DEPOSITAccounts Payable IRSAccounts Payable MIssionSquare (name chg 03-2021 formerly ICMA) $4,247.00
$4,332,804.47
Transaction Amount
$4,328,557.47
Accounts Payable MIssionSquare (name chg 03-2021 formerly ICMA) Total - EFTs 16 Transactions
$1,045,605.86$1,040,869.17
Transaction Amount
$4,736.69

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
user: Crystal Reams Pages: 6 of 6 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 60 of 595
Number Date Void Reason Description Transaction Amount
86420 06/01/2023 CD PLAN REVIEW APR 2023 $16,878.00
86421 06/01/2023 STORM TREE REMOVAL AND CLEANUP $21,336.0086422 06/01/2023 TRUCK HYDRAULICS SERVICE $949.41 86423 06/01/2023 FIRE TRUCK RIC SUPPLIES $20,568.24
86424 06/01/2023 PROPANE FOR RECYC CTR APR 2023 $1,776.69 86425 06/01/2023 SLURRY CM $23,711.00
86426 06/01/2023 VISUAL UNDERGRND STRG TANK INSPECITON $185.00 86427 06/01/2023 MOTOR OIL RECYCLING $285.0086428 06/01/2023 HOUSING ELEMENT $5,222.25 86429 06/01/2023 COMMUNITY CTR PEST CONTROL MAY 2023 $375.00 86430 06/01/2023 CORP YARD ALARM SVCS $847.0586431 06/01/2023 EMS PELICAN CASES $712.1086432 06/01/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_FAIRMONT TEMP $1,330.20 86433 06/01/2023 CORP YARD UNIFORMS $540.46
86434 06/01/2023 LIBRARY SERVICE $14,159.20
86435 06/01/2023 ENCORE USER MAINT JUL 2023 $165.24
86436 06/01/2023 RECREATION_JULY 4TH WORLDONE FESTIVAL PROD & COORD $2,500.00 86437 06/01/2023 CD BUILDING PLAN SVCS $281.25
86438 06/01/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_FASEP ADVE IN ART A3 2023 $680.4086439 06/01/2023 MEALS $150.0086440 06/01/2023 PROF SVCS_BART REDEV $2,464.00 86441 06/01/2023 EC NEW WORKSHOP $500.00
86442 06/01/2023 FIRE DEPT VEHICLE MAINT CREDIT $6,870.74 86443 06/01/2023 CITY HALL SEMI-ANNUAL FIRE ALARM SPRINKLER TEST & INSP $449.00 86444 06/01/2023 CORP YARD TIRE REPLACEMENT $633.5486445 06/01/2023 MAP CHECKING SVCS $2,220.00 86446 06/01/2023 POOL CHEMICALS $513.19
86447 06/01/2023 CLASS & COMP STUDY $6,715.00
86448 06/01/2023 ADMIN SVCS CLOSING COSTS FIRE VEHICLE $687.00 86449 06/01/2023 FIRE DEPT UNIFORM $1,330.59
86450 06/01/2023 IT SOPHOS LICENSING $1,300.4386451 06/01/2023 ENGINEERING SVCS_SURVEY & STAFF TRAINING $1,974.3486452 06/01/2023 FAIRMOUNT PEST CONTROL APR 2023 $475.00 86453 06/01/2023 CD PLAZA LIBRARY $11,762.50
86454 06/01/2023 FENCE REPAIR COM CNTR $2,932.00
86455 06/01/2023 BIKE TO WORK DAY $79.34
86456 06/01/2023 FINANCIAL SVCS_CONSULTANT $7,820.00
86457 06/01/2023 CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES APR 2023 $3,753.7486458 06/01/2023 SIDEWALK SHAVING REPAIR $35,000.00 86459 06/01/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_SPRING CLAY 2023 $870.00 86460 06/01/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_LIL NINJA & XFIT BOOTCAMP $1,116.00 86461 06/01/2023 AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES $242.44
86462 06/01/2023 RECYCLING CTR ALARM JUN 2023 $140.0486463 06/01/2023 TRAFFIC SAFETY MGMT $26,840.00 86464 06/01/2023 MEDICAL WASTE $933.31
86465 06/01/2023 REPLACEMENT CABLES $1,008.95
86466 06/01/2023 FORKLIFT REPAIR $631.30
86467 06/01/2023 CD INSPECTION & PERMIT TECH $7,410.00
86468 06/01/2023 POOL SVCS & CHEMICALS $3,894.47Accounts Payable - Checks Accounts Payable 4LEAF, INC.Accounts Payable A PLUS TREE, INC.

City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 6/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 6/30/2023 Source Payee NameAccounts Payable ASCENT ENVIRONMENT, INC.Accounts Payable ATCO Pest ControlAccounts Payable BAY ALARM COMPANYAccounts Payable ANCHOR ENGINEERING,, INC.Accounts Payable ARMOUR PETROLEUM SVC & EQUIPTAccounts Payable ASBURY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICESAccounts Payable ALL BAY DIESELAccounts Payable ALL STARAccounts Payable AMERIGAS PROPANE INCAccounts Payable CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.Accounts Payable DIPRIMA, LISAAccounts Payable EAST BAY - LEAGUE OF CA CITIESAccounts Payable CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LIBRARYAccounts Payable CORE COMPUTING SOLUTIONSAccounts Payable COREY JOHN MASONAccounts Payable BOUNDTREE MEDICAL LLCAccounts Payable CHILDCARE CAREERS, LLCAccounts Payable CINTAS CORPORATION #054 UNIFORMSAccounts Payable KNORR SYSTEMS, INC.Accounts Payable KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC.Accounts Payable KS STATEBANKAccounts Payable INTREPID ELECTRONIC SYSTEMSAccounts Payable J & O' s COMMERCIAL TIRE CENTERAccounts Payable KISTER,SAVIO & REI INCAccounts Payable GOLDFARB & LIPMANAccounts Payable GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE, RESEARCH & PLANNING INC.Accounts Payable HI-TECH INC.Accounts Payable OFFICE DEPOTAccounts Payable Pabis, AgnesAccounts Payable PAYMENTUS CORPORATIONAccounts Payable MORTON'S URBAN PEST MANAGEMENTAccounts Payable NHA ADVISORSAccounts Payable NORTH AMERICAN FENCE & RAILING INC.Accounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONSAccounts Payable LEAFAccounts Payable LSA ASSOCIATES, INC.Accounts Payable STERICYCLE, INC.Accounts Payable STRYKER CORPORATIONAccounts Payable TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING NCAccounts Payable S.P. AUTOMOTIVEAccounts Payable SSD ALARMAccounts Payable ST. FRANCIS ELECTRICAccounts Payable PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTINGAccounts Payable ROSTAD*KIKIAccounts Payable RUIZ, JOEAccounts Payable TRB AND ASSOCIATES, INC.Accounts Payable TWO BROTHERS POOL & SPA user: Crystal Reams Pages: 1 of 8 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 61 of 595
Number Date Void Reason Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 6/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 6/30/2023 Source Payee Name
86469 06/01/2023 PLAN REVIEW SVCS $861.25
86470 06/01/2023 EXTRACTOR PARTS $947.4486471 06/06/2023 FORENISC TESTING $3,115.00 86472 06/08/2023 CD TEMP PROF SVCS MAR 2023 $120,568.52 86473 06/08/2023 OFFICE SUPPLIES $249.33
86474 06/08/2023 FLUENCY TEST $75.00
86475 06/08/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_WATERCOLOR MAY 2023 $168.00 86476 06/08/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_CCSO $665.1086477 06/08/2023 PD NAME PLATE $31.34 86478 06/08/2023 OFFICER MEDICAL EXAM $1,052.00
86479 06/08/2023 RECRATION CUPA $1,075.0086480 06/08/2023 FD AHA ACLS/PALS RENEWAL $7,055.0086481 06/08/2023 DISABILITY ACCESS FEES SB1186 - DSA 786 FY23 Q1 $76.80 86482 06/08/2023 TIRE REPLACEMENT $306.26
86483 06/08/2023 UTILITIES 05 2023 EBMUD $4,101.79
86484 06/08/2023 CITY NEWSLETTER PRINTING & MAILING $5,445.5186485 06/08/2023 PD FORENSIC TESTS $762.30 86486 06/08/2023 PD FORENSIC TESTS $2,787.50
86487 06/08/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_POTTERY MON EVENG MAY 2023 $1,203.0086488 06/08/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_ADULT BALLET MAY 2023 $714.00 86489 06/08/2023 PARKING PERMIT STICKERS $741.2786490 06/08/2023 BUSINESS CARDS $215.9686491 06/08/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_GYMNASTICS MAY-JUN 2023 $3,510.00 86492 06/08/2023 CD IT HOSTING & MAINT $171.00
86493 06/08/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_SPRING JUDO 2023 $1,617.00 86494 06/08/2023 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES $5,389.9886495 06/08/2023 LEGAL SVCS_PERSONNEL INVESTIGATION $2,400.0086496 06/08/2023 CD PLANNING STAFF ASSISTANCE $247.50 86497 06/08/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_POTTERY THUR EVEN MAY 2023 $282.0086498 06/08/2023 EMPLOYEE EXPENSE REIMB_FD TRAINING $1,125.16 86499 06/08/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_BRIDGE MAY 2023 $270.00 86500 06/08/2023 REC POOL CHEMICALS $3,104.93
86501 06/08/2023 FD BATTERIES $24,326.31
86502 06/08/2023 PD CELLHAWK RENEWAL $3,085.00
86503 06/08/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_KARATE S3 2023 $777.60 86504 06/08/2023 PERSONNEL CLAIM $4,200.00
86505 06/08/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_HASEP LEGO S3 2023 $1,680.0086506 06/08/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_PICKLEBALL MAR-MAY 2023 $2,565.0086507 06/08/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_FASEP SCIENCE S3 2023 $1,936.8286508 06/08/2023 FD PERMIT FORMS $103.30 86509 06/08/2023 PD OIL CHANGE $133.9086510 06/08/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_SKYHAWKS TOTS WINTER 2023 $756.0086511 06/08/2023 PD CLEANERS $389.6586512 06/08/2023 FINANCIAL SVCS_CONSULTANT $3,995.00 86513 06/08/2023 FD STATION SUPPLIES $35.02
86514 06/08/2023 PD RECRUITMENT BANNERS $398.01
86515 06/08/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_CCC MAYORS CONF $55.28 86516 06/08/2023 FD ROLLUP DOOR SERVICE $595.00
86517 06/08/2023 GRANT WRITING SVCS $4,500.00
86518 06/08/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_CCSO $665.10
Accounts Payable Amazon Capital Services, Inc.Accounts Payable BERLITZ LANGUAGES, INC.Accounts Payable BLACK, MEI-YUAccounts Payable WESTERN STATE DESIGN INC.Accounts Payable FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISIONAccounts Payable 4LEAF, INC.Accounts Payable WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANTS, INC.Accounts Payable DON'S TIRE SERVICE, INC.Accounts Payable EBMUDAccounts Payable FOLGERGRAPHICS, INC.Accounts Payable CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVICESAccounts Payable CPR FASTAccounts Payable DIVISION OF STATE ARCHITECTAccounts Payable CHAND, NIRAJANAccounts Payable Coller Industries Incorporated dba name Tag, Inc.Accounts Payable CONCENTRA MEDICAL CENTERSAccounts Payable GRAUL, BELINDAAccounts Payable Green Halo Systems Inc,Accounts Payable GRIFFIN PERFORMANCE JUDO LLCAccounts Payable GABRIEL, BARBARA, A. Accounts Payable GILLESPIE DECALS, INCAccounts Payable GILMAN STREET PRESSAccounts Payable FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISIONAccounts Payable FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISIONAccounts Payable FUJIWARA, PATTYAccounts Payable KNORR SYSTEMS, INC.Accounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONSAccounts Payable LEADSONLINE LLC (42-1720332)Accounts Payable JAFFE, SCOTAccounts Payable Janes Jeremy KAccounts Payable KINSEY, KATHRYNE ANNAccounts Payable HILLYARDAccounts Payable INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE CONSULTANTSAccounts Payable INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP INCAccounts Payable MICHAEL STEADS HILLTOP FORD KIAAccounts Payable MORTON II YOUTH SPORTSAccounts Payable Norge Cleaners and AlterationsAccounts Payable MCGEOY, MICHELEAccounts Payable MEDINA-ROSS, VERONICAAccounts Payable MERCURIO BROS. PRINTING, INC,Accounts Payable LEWKOWITZ, MARKAccounts Payable LIEBERT CASSIDYAccounts Payable MCAVOY, IANAccounts Payable REYNOLDS, RYANAccounts Payable QUINTO ***, GABRIELAccounts Payable R&S ERECTION OF RICHMONDAccounts Payable RENNE PUBLIC LAW GROUPAccounts Payable Pabis, AgnesAccounts Payable PASTIME HARDWAREAccounts Payable PREMIER GRAPHICS user: Crystal Reams Pages: 2 of 8 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 62 of 595
Number Date Void Reason Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 6/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 6/30/2023 Source Payee Name
86519 06/08/2023 PUBLIC INFO CONSULTING SVCS $5,000.00
86520 06/08/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_SHERIFF'S ACADEMY $1,219.2486521 06/08/2023 PD AMMUNTION $2,844.1086522 06/08/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_ASEP TEXTILE ARTS S3 5/8-6/2 $1,658.4086523 06/08/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_STRENGTH & BALANCE MAY 2023 $726.00 86524 06/08/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_HASEP CIRCUS S3 2023 $1,518.00 86525 06/08/2023 PD OIL CHANGE $55.20
86526 06/08/2023 STREETLIGHT REPAIRS $1,300.00
86527 06/08/2023 HAZMAT DISPOSAL $77.89
86528 06/08/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_MASEP CHESS S3 2023 $1,680.00 86529 06/08/2023 PD BADGES $196.45
86530 06/08/2023 PD BACKGROUND $2,070.74
86531 06/08/2023 COM CTR POOL REPLASTERING PAYMENT 1 $161,500.00 86532 06/08/2023 FD BUILDING SUPPLIES $485.64
86533 06/08/2023 EMPLOYEE EXPENSE REIMB_PARAMEDIC LIC RENEWAL $250.0086534 06/08/2023 PD VENDING MACHINE $5,228.95 86535 06/08/2023 RECREATION IPAD CLASS REFUND $2.00
86536 06/08/2023 BUILDING PERMIT CANCELLATION REFUND_BD23-0581 $466.66 86537 06/08/2023 RPTT REBATE_6851 SNOWDON $6,000.00
86538 06/08/2023 RECREATION CAMP REFUND $326.02
86539 06/02/2023 PER3 - CALPERS Longterm Care Ins $39.66 86540 06/02/2023 GA156 - Hood, David_2020_FTB_227216220 $1,182.44 86541 06/02/2023 ICMA Loan Refund $327.80
86542 06/02/2023 DEN1 - Dental 1* $17,399.96
86543 06/02/2023 DUE4 - UNION LOCAL 1230 $5,193.71
86544 06/02/2023 K1 - Kaiser 1* $217,523.82
86545 06/02/2023 LEGL - PRE-PAID LEGAL SRVC $182.40
86546 06/02/2023 LIFE - Supp Life Ins. - June 2023 Inv # 920-32530 $11,355.98 86547 06/02/2023 FHEA - Fire Health Savings Acct $13,200.0086548 06/02/2023 COPE - VOLUNTARY COPE DEDUCTION* $1,804.82 86549 06/02/2023 SHR - Sutter Health Plus EE Cost* $36,503.40 86550 06/02/2023 PAR - PARS - ARS 457* $1,974.26
86551 06/16/2023 PER3 - CALPERS Longterm Care Ins $39.66 86552 06/16/2023 MGT1 - FIRE DEPT MGMT GROUP $50.0086553 06/16/2023 MGT2 - SAFETY EMPLYEE MGMT GROUP $768.00 86554 06/16/2023 DUE2 - FIRE ASSN DUES $510.0086555 06/16/2023 GA156 - Hood, David_2020_FTB_227216220 $1,182.44 86556 06/16/2023 ACCD - Accidental Death & Dismembermt $69.50 86557 06/16/2023 DUE1 - POLICE ASSN DUES $5,206.71
86558 06/16/2023 DUE3 - EC PRO FIREFIGHTERS DUES $290.00 86559 06/16/2023 COPE - VOLUNTARY COPE DEDUCTION* $1,762.98 86560 06/16/2023 PAR - PARS - ARS 457* $2,152.5986561 06/15/2023 MEDICAL SUPPLIES_OXYGEN $226.01 86562 06/15/2023 TRAINING - TRENCH RESCUE $7,650.00
86563 06/15/2023 PD CAD FEES $67,870.08
86564 06/15/2023 RECYCLING TRUCK SVCS $2,198.00
86565 06/15/2023 FLOOR CLEANER REPLACEMENT PART $22.57
86566 06/15/2023 CITY SATELLITE PHONES $225.00
86567 06/15/2023 CITY FUEL $16,593.94
86568 06/15/2023 FIRE ENGINE TIRE MOUNT $253.29
Accounts Payable REYNOLDS STRATEGIESAccounts Payable RIZZO, JAMESAccounts Payable STERICYCLE, INC.Accounts Payable THE BERKELEY CHESS SCHOOLAccounts Payable THE ED JONES COMPANYAccounts Payable Slim CHANCE CIRCUSAccounts Payable SPEED OIL CHANGEAccounts Payable ST. FRANCIS ELECTRICAccounts Payable SAN DIEGO POLICE EQUIPMENT CO.Accounts Payable Shababo, Tracey , EliseAccounts Payable SHAHKAR, MEHRANAccounts Payable CALPRO ROOFING INCAccounts Payable CHANG, JOANNAccounts Payable ESCALANTE, CAROLINEAccounts Payable WADE, THOMASAccounts Payable WEST COAST VENDING SERVICES, INC.Accounts Payable BLAND, MARY, ANNEAccounts Payable TIM JUNG INVESTIGATIONSAccounts Payable TRICON AQUATICSAccounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICEAccounts Payable LEGALSHIELDAccounts Payable MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITYAccounts Payable NATIONWIDE TRUST COMPANY, FSBAccounts Payable HEALTH CARE DENTAL TRUSTAccounts Payable IAFF LOCAL 1230Accounts Payable KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLANAccounts Payable CALPERS LONG TERM CARE PROGRAMAccounts Payable FRANCHISE TAX BOARDAccounts Payable GAGNE, JOSEPHAccounts Payable FIRE ASSOCIATIONAccounts Payable FRANCHISE TAX BOARDAccounts Payable LIFE INSURANCE OF NORTH AMERICAAccounts Payable CALPERS LONG TERM CARE PROGRAMAccounts Payable EL CERRITO FIRE DEPT MGMT GRPAccounts Payable EL CERRITO PUBLIC SFTY EE MGMTAccounts Payable SEIU LOCAL 1021Accounts Payable SUTTER HEALTH PLUSAccounts Payable U.S. BANK - INSTITUTIONAL TRUST - W REGIONAccounts Payable CITY OF RICHMONDAccounts Payable DICKINSON FLEET SVCS / COX AUTOMOTIVE Accounts Payable HILLYARDAccounts Payable U.S. BANK - INSTITUTIONAL TRUST - W REGIONAccounts Payable AIRGAS, INC.Accounts Payable CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND RESCUE TRAININGAccounts Payable POLICE ASSN.Accounts Payable PRO FIREFIGHTERS ASSN DUESAccounts Payable SEIU LOCAL 1021Accounts Payable HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.Accounts Payable HUNT & SONS, INC.Accounts Payable J & O' s COMMERCIAL TIRE CENTER user: Crystal Reams Pages: 3 of 8 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 63 of 595
Number Date Void Reason Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 6/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 6/30/2023 Source Payee Name
86569 06/15/2023 FD GLOVES $733.89
86570 06/15/2023 OIL CHANGE $368.2486571 06/15/2023 RECRUITING - LAW ENFORCEMENT TESTING $55.00 86572 06/15/2023 MONTHLY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE MARCH 2023 $9,166.66 86573 06/15/2023 OFFICE SUPPLIES $830.04
86574 06/15/2023 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE $107.3086575 06/15/2023 COMMUNITY CENTER FIRE ALARM JULY 2023 $173.4086576 06/15/2023 OFFICE SUPPLIES $220.5886577 06/15/2023 MEDICAL SUPPLIES $272.1086578 06/15/2023 BADGE PRINTING $104.2686579 06/15/2023 Building Maintenance $596.4086580 06/15/2023 MEDICAL SUPPLIES $5,769.61 86581 06/20/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTION PAY $645.00
86582 06/20/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY $27.00
86583 06/20/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTION PAY $1,330.20
86584 06/20/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMB_GFOA CONFERENCE, AIRFAIRE, HOTEL $3,259.3086585 06/20/2023 MEAL - SENIOR NUITRITION PROGRAM $327.80 86586 06/20/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY $604.8086587 06/20/2023 EMPLOYEE EXPENSE REIMB_POOL MAINT SUPPLIES $295.4886588 06/20/2023 INSTRUCTOR - RECREATION DEPARTMENT $2,613.60 86589 06/20/2023 SPORTS CAMP - RECREATION $23,823.45
86590 06/20/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_ADVANCED INTVW & INTERR TRAINING $24.00 86591 06/20/2023 INSTRUCTOR - RECREATION DEPARTMENT $616.50 86592 06/20/2023 RECREATION SPORT SESSION SPRING 2023 $9,259.50 86593 06/20/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY $414.00
86594 06/20/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTION PAY $364.0086595 06/20/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_ADVANCED INTVW & INTERR TRAINING $24.00 86596 06/20/2023 EMPLOYEE EXPENSE REIMB_UNIFORM $339.51 86597 06/20/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY $822.0086598 06/20/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_ADVANCED INTVW & INTERR TRAINING $24.00 86599 06/20/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_ADVANCED INTVW & INTERR TRAINING $24.0086600 06/20/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY $2,028.00 86601 06/20/2023 EMPLOYEE EXPENSE REIMB_STORAGE BIN FOR SWIM TEAM $72.30 86602 06/20/2023 Miscellaneous R&M Svcs $542.86
86603 06/22/2023 RESTROOM KEYS $430.8886604 06/22/2023 CD TEMPORARY STAFF $82,980.90 86605 06/22/2023 FIRE DEPT PPE $24,646.4286606 06/22/2023 WIRELESS HEADSET $239.12 86607 06/22/2023 4TH OF JULY WORLDONE FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE $2,500.00 86608 06/22/2023 INTERNET/TELECOM $10,210.34
86609 06/22/2023 4TH OF JULY WORLDONE FESTIVAL EQUIPTMENT $6,990.20 86610 06/22/2023 PW_RICHMOND STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT $15,617.50 86611 06/22/2023 FINANCIAL SVCS_CONSULTANT $9,817.50
86612 06/22/2023 MOU & CONSULT SVC APR-JUN 2023 $8,750.0086613 06/22/2023 4TH OF JULY WORLDONE FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE $1,300.0086614 06/22/2023 MONTHLY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE MAY 2023 $11,436.58 86615 06/22/2023 4TH OF JULY WORLDONE FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE $2,500.00 86616 06/22/2023 AUDIT SVCS $5,500.0086617 06/22/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_MADERA $1,182.4086618 06/22/2023 COUNCIL MEETING AV SVCS $12,628.00 Accounts Payable NEW IMAGE LANDSCAPE COMPANYAccounts Payable OFFICE DEPOTAccounts Payable SPEED OIL CHANGEAccounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONSAccounts Payable MICHAEL STEADS HILLTOP FORD KIAAccounts Payable NATIONAL TESTING NETWORK, INC.Accounts Payable ASTRO JUMP OF CONTRA COSTAAccounts Payable BROWN, KRISTENAccounts Payable CHILDCARE CAREERS, LLCAccounts Payable THE ED JONES COMPANYAccounts Payable TWO BROTHERS POOL & SPAAccounts Payable ULINEAccounts Payable SSD ALARMAccounts Payable STAPLES ADVANTAGEAccounts Payable STRYKER CORPORATIONAccounts Payable HASHIMOTO, KENNETH, J.Accounts Payable JONES, HIROMIAccounts Payable KASSIRER ENTERTAINMENT COMPANYAccounts Payable DUNKLE, STEPHEN, M.Accounts Payable ENGBERG, GERIAccounts Payable FRIEDMAN, NORMAccounts Payable CHIU, ALANAccounts Payable CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SVCS, SENIOR NUTRITION PRGAccounts Payable DIPRIMA, LISAAccounts Payable Rivera, HumbertoAccounts Payable RUIZ, JOEAccounts Payable UNDERHILL, BLAKEAccounts Payable MELLO, STEVENAccounts Payable MORTON II YOUTH SPORTSAccounts Payable Olivieri, MichaelAccounts Payable KI RESEARCH INSTITUTEAccounts Payable LACK, CHRISAccounts Payable LEONE AARONAccounts Payable AT&TAccounts Payable AVEC PRODUCTIONS, INC.Accounts Payable AVILA PROJECT MANAGEMENTAccounts Payable ALL STARAccounts Payable Amazon Capital Services, Inc.Accounts Payable ARANDA, REMIEAccounts Payable AIR EXCHANGE, INC.Accounts Payable VELOCITY LOCK AND KEYAccounts Payable 4LEAF, INC.Accounts Payable CHILDCARE CAREERS, LLCAccounts Payable CITY OF PINOLEAccounts Payable BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC.Accounts Payable BULULUAccounts Payable CHAVAN & ASSOCIATES, LLPAccounts Payable BAKER TILLY US, LLPAccounts Payable BERKHEIMER LABOR RELATIONS, LLCAccounts Payable BRANDON, DANIEL user: Crystal Reams Pages: 4 of 8 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 64 of 595
Number Date Void Reason Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 6/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 6/30/2023 Source Payee Name
86619 06/22/2023 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR MAYORS CONFERENCE $1,339.00 86620 06/22/2023 4TH OF JULY WORLDONE FESTIVAL PROD & COORD $3,000.0086621 06/22/2023 PD RECRUITING $2,729.9986622 06/22/2023 BIOHAZARD CLEANUP $725.00 86623 06/22/2023 TRAINING RADIOS $44,479.07
86624 06/22/2023 SUMMER 2023 STAFF UNIFORMS $11,217.4286625 06/22/2023 RECYCLING TRUCK SVCS $17,648.2886626 06/22/2023 EBMUD 060723-061223 $11,750.1186627 06/22/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_SPORTS CAMP WK1B $18,687.9286628 06/22/2023 BUSINESS CARDS $94.14 86629 06/22/2023 FIRE DEPT PROF SVCS $24,486.53
86630 06/22/2023 FD MEDICAL REVIEW MAY 2023 $2,000.00
86631 06/22/2023 POOL CHEMICALS $1,582.4486632 06/22/2023 CLASS & COMP STUDY $16,490.00 86633 06/22/2023 LEGAL SERVICES $5,314.00
86634 06/22/2023 FIRE DEPT TRUCK UPFITTING $4,907.4186635 06/22/2023 PD UNIFORM $247.84 86636 06/22/2023 LEGAL SERVICES $5,847.50
86637 06/22/2023 CD WEB HOSTING $400.00
86638 06/22/2023 4TH OF JULY WORLDONE FESTIVAL STAGE $5,500.00 86639 06/22/2023 FINANCIAL SVCS_CONSULTANT $7,905.0086640 06/22/2023 SWIM CENTER RADIANT HEATING $7,375.0086641 06/22/2023 FIRE DEPT ENGINE REPAIRS $4,513.4186642 06/22/2023 POSTAGE_REC FALL 2023 ACTIVITY GUIDE $6,000.0086643 06/22/2023 4TH OF JULY WORLDONE FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE $500.00 86644 06/22/2023 SOFT RENEWAL - LOBBY MONITOR $360.0086645 06/22/2023 4TH OF JULY WORLDONE FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE $2,500.00 86646 06/22/2023 GRANT WRITING SVCS $4,500.0086647 06/22/2023 PRINTER/COPIER LEASE $1,591.7186648 06/22/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_POTTERY MON AFT MAY 2023 $354.00 86649 06/22/2023 EMPLOYEE PER DIEM_CAPE $250.0086650 06/22/2023 FREE FOLK FESTIVAL EVENT $1,000.00 86651 06/22/2023 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR PAY_TEXTILE SEWING CAMP $3,854.4086652 06/22/2023 COMMUNICATION SUPPORT $7,000.0086653 06/22/2023 FD BUILDING SUPPLIES $504.34 86654 06/22/2023 CELL PHONE SVCS $2,574.81
86655 06/22/2023 RECTRAC LICENSE RENEWAL $11,763.29
86656 06/22/2023 YAMAHA GOLF CAR RENTAL $2,531.34
86657 06/22/2023 BOND REFUND_PW20-0023 1520 DOUGLAS DR $285.00 86658 06/22/2023 BOND REFUND_PW 19-0468 7905 POTRERO AVE $184.0086659 06/30/2023 PER3 - CALPERS Longterm Care Ins $39.66 86660 06/30/2023 GA156 - Hood, David_2020_FTB_227216220 $14.2286661 06/30/2023 COPE - VOLUNTARY COPE DEDUCTION* $1,683.73 86662 06/30/2023 PAR - PARS - ARS 457* $6,424.7486663 06/29/2023 CD PLAN REVIEW MAY 2023 $14,664.30 86664 06/29/2023 FD_VEHICLE MAINTENANCE $15,578.7686665 06/29/2023 FD HOSE $7,221.77 86666 06/29/2023 CAMERA CASE $413.84
86667 06/29/2023 DEL NORTE PROJECT SUPPORT $5,457.50
86668 06/29/2023 OIL RECYCLING MAY 2023 $95.00
Accounts Payable CONTRA COSTA MAYORS CONFERENCEAccounts Payable EBMUDAccounts Payable FRIEDMAN, NORMAccounts Payable GILMAN STREET PRESSAccounts Payable Cross Connections Emergency Services, Inc.Accounts Payable DGH OUTFITTERSAccounts Payable DICKINSON FLEET SVCS / COX AUTOMOTIVE Accounts Payable COREY JOHN MASONAccounts Payable CPS HR Consulting Accounts Payable CRIME SCENE CLEANERS, INC.Accounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONSAccounts Payable LAW OFFICE OF TODD SIMONSON, PCAccounts Payable NERD CROSSINGAccounts Payable KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC.Accounts Payable KREISBERG LAW FIRMAccounts Payable KS STATEBANKAccounts Payable HEN NOZZLES INC.Accounts Payable KENNEDY, GREG, CAccounts Payable KNORR SYSTEMS, INC.Accounts Payable REACH MEDIA NETWORKAccounts Payable REBEL RIVER, INCAccounts Payable RENNE PUBLIC LAW GROUPAccounts Payable PETERSON TRUCKS, INC.Accounts Payable POSTMASTERAccounts Payable RADIO CAMP LLCAccounts Payable NORTHERN LIGHTSAccounts Payable Pabis, AgnesAccounts Payable PACIFIC HEATING AND PIPINGAccounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICEAccounts Payable VERIZON WIRELESSAccounts Payable VERMONT SYSTEMS, INC.Accounts Payable SAN FRANCISCO FOLK MUSIC CLUB Accounts Payable Shababo, Tracey , EliseAccounts Payable Tripepi Smith and Associates , IncAccounts Payable RICOH USA, INCAccounts Payable RILE, KATHRYNAccounts Payable Ringgenberg, KentAccounts Payable U.S. BANK - INSTITUTIONAL TRUST - W REGIONAccounts Payable 4LEAF, INC.Accounts Payable ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENTAccounts Payable CALPERS LONG TERM CARE PROGRAMAccounts Payable FRANCHISE TAX BOARDAccounts Payable SEIU LOCAL 1021Accounts Payable YAMAHA GOLF CARS OF CALIFORNIA, INC.Accounts Payable FAVILA, TONIAccounts Payable KAPLAN, RICKAccounts Payable ASBURY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICESAccounts Payable ALL STARAccounts Payable Amazon Capital Services, Inc.Accounts Payable ANCHOR ENGINEERING,, INC. user: Crystal Reams Pages: 5 of 8 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 65 of 595
Number Date Void Reason Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 6/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 6/30/2023 Source Payee Name
86669 06/29/2023 FY23 ENGINEERING SUPPORT $25,082.50
86670 06/29/2023 NAME PLATES $64.00
86671 06/29/2023 PUBLIC HEARING NEWS AD $324.90
86672 06/29/2023 RESIDENTIAL NEWSLETTER INSERT SPRING/SUMMER 2023 $1,006.41 86673 06/29/2023 LEGAL SVCS HR $8,515.0086674 06/29/2023 JULY 4TH BIKE RACK RENTAL $450.00 86675 06/29/2023 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS $4,400.00
86676 06/29/2023 CAAP CONSULTING $16,788.75
86677 06/29/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_FAIRMONT TEMP $1,034.60 86678 06/29/2023 CORP YARD UNIFORMS $462.36
86679 06/29/2023 DEI TRAINING $5,434.00
86680 06/29/2023 JULY 4TH CARNIVAL RIDES $32,900.00
86681 06/29/2023 MIXED PAPER HDPE RECYCLING JAN-MAR 23 $2,480.47 86682 06/29/2023 CUPA HAZMAT PERMIT UST FY23-24 $3,388.0086683 06/29/2023 MONTHLY SHREDDING $207.43 86684 06/29/2023 HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEANUP $1,730.00
86685 06/29/2023 FD & CD PLAN REVIEW SVCS $871.52
86686 06/29/2023 ENGINEERING DESIGN SVCS $99,882.81
86687 06/29/2023 WEB DATA PROCESSING $200.00
86688 06/29/2023 LAPTOP $5,036.57
86689 06/29/2023 FLEET SVCS $314.00
86690 06/29/2023 CLEARGOV ANNUAL SW LICENSE & MAINT $24,950.00 86691 06/29/2023 TIRES_POLICE $361.98
86692 06/29/2023 PSYCH EVALUATIONS $1,200.00
86693 06/29/2023 STREET SWEEPING MAY 2023 $8,587.2586694 06/29/2023 DOCUMENT IMAGING $14,144.03 86695 06/29/2023 HNA MAINTENANCE $20,000.0086696 06/29/2023 FD COMMUNICATIONS $260.69 86697 06/29/2023 CEMENT BLOCK DELIVERY $13,779.53
86698 06/29/2023 SUMMER 2023 REC GUIDE $6,644.52
86699 06/29/2023 FORENSIC TESTING $4,175.0086700 06/29/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_SPORTS CAMP WK 2B $3,266.9186701 06/29/2023 LIBRARY MEASURE EXPLORATION SURVEY $17,387.50 86702 06/29/2023 SWEEP SPOILS 05242023 $162.69
86703 06/29/2023 WEB HOSTING $171.0086704 06/29/2023 STATION 52 BIKE $1,973.48 86705 06/29/2023 FINANCIAL SVCS_SALES TAX ANALYSIS & AUDIT $1,566.2986706 06/29/2023 CITY FUEL $17,580.26 86707 06/29/2023 CD PLANNING STAFF ASSISTANCE $2,846.25 86708 06/29/2023 FD TIRES $5,388.0586709 06/29/2023 JULY 4TH SECURITY $3,744.0086710 06/29/2023 CANYON TRL HVAC MAINT APR 2023 $158.87 86711 06/29/2023 PD UNIFORMS $785.9486712 06/29/2023 FIREWALL REPLACEMENT $13,087.84 86713 06/29/2023 CD PLANNING SVCS $3,227.50
86714 06/29/2023 CASH ADVANCE FOR 7/4 CHANGE $4,000.0086715 06/29/2023 FIRST RESPONDER FORMS $365.05 86716 06/29/2023 LEGAL SVCS_MEYERS NAVE MAY 2023 $40,587.80 86717 06/29/2023 PD BRAKES $611.11
86718 06/29/2023 RECREATION EXPLORER FIELD TRIP WK 1 $2,607.70 Accounts Payable BAY AREA NEWS GROUP EAST BAYAccounts Payable BEND MAILINGAccounts Payable BERTRAND, FOX, ELLIOT, OSMAN & WENZELAccounts Payable AVILA PROJECT MANAGEMENTAccounts Payable BADGE FRAME, INC.Accounts Payable CLASSIC AMUSEMENT LLCAccounts Payable Community Conservation Centers, Inc.Accounts Payable CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVICESAccounts Payable CHILDCARE CAREERS, LLCAccounts Payable CINTAS CORPORATION #054 UNIFORMSAccounts Payable CIRCLEUP EDUCATIONAccounts Payable BIKE EAST BAYAccounts Payable BREAK POINT INVESTIGATIONSAccounts Payable CASCADIA CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Accounts Payable DICKINSON FLEET SVCS / COX AUTOMOTIVE Accounts Payable DIGITAL MAP PRODUCTS, L.P.Accounts Payable DON'S TIRE SERVICE, INC.Accounts Payable CSW-STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GROUP INCAccounts Payable DATA TICKET, INC.Accounts Payable DELL MARKETING L.P.Accounts Payable CORODATA SHREDDING INC.Accounts Payable CRIME SCENE CLEANERS, INC.Accounts Payable CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.Accounts Payable FOLGERGRAPHICS, INC.Accounts Payable FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISIONAccounts Payable FRIEDMAN, NORMAccounts Payable FIRE SAFETY CLEARINGAccounts Payable FIRECOMAccounts Payable FJ&I ENGINEERING, INC.Accounts Payable DUNNIGAN PSYCHOLOGICAL & THREAT ASSESSMENTSAccounts Payable EAST BAY SANITARY CO.INC.Accounts Payable ECS IMAGING, INC.Accounts Payable INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP INCAccounts Payable J & O' s COMMERCIAL TIRE CENTERAccounts Payable J.A.V.S SECURITYAccounts Payable GYMDOC INCAccounts Payable Hinderliter , De Llamas & AssociatesAccounts Payable HUNT & SONS, INC.Accounts Payable GODBE RESEARCHAccounts Payable Golden Bear Transfer StationAccounts Payable Green Halo Systems Inc,Accounts Payable MEYERS NAVEAccounts Payable MICHAEL STEADS HILLTOP FORD KIAAccounts Payable MICHAELS TRANSPORTATION SVCAccounts Payable LSA ASSOCIATES, INC.Accounts Payable MELTON, TAYLORAccounts Payable MERCURIO BROS. PRINTING, INC,Accounts Payable KEL-AIREAccounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONSAccounts Payable LEAF user: Crystal Reams Pages: 6 of 8 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 66 of 595
Number Date Void Reason Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 6/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 6/30/2023 Source Payee Name
86719 06/29/2023 Printing Error VOID $1,340.43
86720 06/29/2023 FD HOSE $10,544.07
86721 06/29/2023 EAP 4/23-6/23 $1,855.53
86722 06/29/2023 CURBSIDE RECYCLING MAY 2023 $16,887.75 86723 06/29/2023 JULY 4TH EXTRA HELP $18,560.0086724 06/29/2023 EMPLOYEE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT_NAVELLIER BRENDA $132.62 86725 06/29/2023 COPY PAPER $508.6886726 06/29/2023 FAUCET REPAIR $1,711.51 86727 06/29/2023 CC PROCESSING FEES $4,834.8886728 06/29/2023 E355 REPAIRS $998.01 86729 06/29/2023 FLEET AUTO REPAIR $3,055.91
86730 06/29/2023 BUSINESS CARDS $71.66
86731 06/29/2023 REPAIR SOLAR REC & COM CNTR $500.00
86732 06/29/2023 STATION 52 PHOTO EYE $1,178.00
86733 06/29/2023 FD EQUIPTMENT SVCS $25,902.46
86734 06/29/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_ZUMBA MAY 2023 $2,841.60 86735 06/29/2023 EMPLOYEE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT_CEET TRAINING $120.00 86736 06/29/2023 EMPLOYEE EXPENSE REIMB_OES $795.3786737 06/29/2023 JULY 4TH PERFORMANCE $500.0086738 06/29/2023 TRUCK SUPPLIES $484.8886739 06/29/2023 STORM DRAIN ASSESSMENT $8,862.50 86740 06/29/2023 REC INSTRUCTOR PAY_BEAR CAMP WK1 2023 $1,909.2086741 06/29/2023 JULY 4TH PERFORMANCE $150.00 86742 06/29/2023 POLYGRAPHS $325.0086743 06/29/2023 STATION SUPPLIES $16.37 86744 06/29/2023 TRANSCRIPTION SVCS $35.3986745 06/29/2023 OIL CHANGE $55.2086746 06/29/2023 MEDICAL WASTE $173.65 86747 06/29/2023 CITY HALL AED $7,335.19
86748 06/29/2023 EBMUD WILDCAT TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN REVIEW $6,650.0086749 06/29/2023 CD PLAN REVIEW SERVICES $7,322.5086750 06/29/2023 POOL SERVICES JUN 2023 $4,054.4586751 06/29/2023 FINANCIAL SVCS_ERP CONSULTING $951.24 86752 06/29/2023 BUILDING SUPPLIES $1,650.67
86753 06/29/2023 CD PLAN REVIEW SERVICES $1,069.1586754 06/29/2023 PROFESSIONAL SVCS_TRAFFIC EVALUATIONS $22,959.59 86755 06/29/2023 JULY 4TH PERFORMANCE $2,500.00
86756 06/29/2023 ARTIST SERVICES_ECCRU RESIDENCEY $300.00 86757 06/29/2023 Invoice Error VOID $228.3686758 06/29/2023 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT_NACTO CONF $1,340.43 $2,213,217.55
2491 06/08/2023 #N/A $442.80
2494 06/02/2023 #N/A $34,842.17
2495 06/02/2023 #N/A $130,512.452496 06/02/2023 #N/A $49,501.592497 06/02/2023 #N/A $159,812.352499 06/16/2023 #N/A $38,180.182500 06/16/2023 #N/A $140,761.14 Accounts Payable OFFICE DEPOTAccounts Payable OLIVERO PLUMBINGAccounts Payable PAYMENTUS CORPORATIONAccounts Payable Napa Recycling & Waste Service, LLCAccounts Payable NATIVE SOIL INC.Accounts Payable NAVELLIER*BRENDAAccounts Payable MULLEN, JARRETAccounts Payable MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES INC.Accounts Payable MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITYAccounts Payable RAMOS, STEPHANIE, RAccounts Payable RATLIFF, WILLIAMAccounts Payable RENSHAW, CHRISAccounts Payable Quattro Solar, Inc.Accounts Payable R&S ERECTION OF RICHMONDAccounts Payable R.S. HUGHES CO.Accounts Payable PETERSON TRUCKS, INC.Accounts Payable PLAZA AUTO SERVICE INCAccounts Payable PREMIER GRAPHICSAccounts Payable SINGLE CYLINDER REPAIRAccounts Payable SPEAKWRITE LLCAccounts Payable SPEED OIL CHANGEAccounts Payable Schlanger, April, AdairAccounts Payable SEGAL, NATHANIELAccounts Payable SHANNON LAYER POLYGRAPHAccounts Payable RUIZ, JOSEAccounts Payable S.P. AUTOMOTIVEAccounts Payable Schaaf & Wheeler, Consulting Civil Engineers Inc.Accounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICEAccounts Payable WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANTS, INC.Accounts Payable WHITLOCK & WEINBERGER TRANSPORTATION, INC.Accounts Payable TRB AND ASSOCIATES, INC.Accounts Payable TWO BROTHERS POOL & SPAAccounts Payable TYLER TECHNOLOGIESAccounts Payable STERICYCLE, INC.Accounts Payable STRYKER CORPORATIONAccounts Payable TJKM TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTSAccounts Payable KATZ, JUDYAccounts Payable EDD - PAYROLL TAX DEPOSITAccounts Payable IRSAccounts Payable MULLEN, JARRETT TOTAL CHECKS 339 TransactionsAccounts Payable EFTs
Accounts Payable ZINN, GEORGE, WILLIAMAccounts Payable ZWETSCH, STEPHENAccounts Payable BUNA, ALEXAccounts Payable IRSAccounts Payable MIssionSquare (name chg 03-2021 formerly ICMA)Accounts Payable P E R SAccounts Payable EDD - PAYROLL TAX DEPOSIT user: Crystal Reams Pages: 7 of 8 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 67 of 595
Number Date Void Reason Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 6/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 6/30/2023 Source Payee Name
2501 06/16/2023 #N/A $50,055.90
2502 06/16/2023 #N/A $166,649.902503 06/16/2023 #N/A $209.46 2507 06/26/2023 #N/A $19,815.69
2508 06/26/2023 #N/A $39,779.792509 06/30/2023 #N/A $38,559.372510 06/30/2023 #N/A $142,705.572511 06/30/2023 #N/A $51,535.182512 06/30/2023 #N/A $169,594.002514 06/30/2023 #N/A $76,602.62 $1,309,560.16
Category CountPayments 354Voided 2Total 356
PAYROLL Category Count
TOTAL CHECKS 210TOTAL EFTs 687Total 897
GRAND TOTAL 1253 $5,149,561.42
Accounts Payable P E R SAccounts Payable PG&EAccounts Payable PG&EAccounts Payable MIssionSquare (name chg 03-2021 formerly ICMA)Accounts Payable P E R SAccounts Payable P E R SAccounts Payable JPMorgan Chase Bank TOTAL - EFTs 17 Transactions
Accounts Payable EDD - PAYROLL TAX DEPOSITAccounts Payable IRSAccounts Payable MIssionSquare (name chg 03-2021 formerly ICMA) $1,568.79
$3,522,777.71
Transaction Amount
$3,521,208.92
Transaction Amount
$1,626,783.71
$166,477.95
$1,460,305.76

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
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Number Date Void Reason
Reconciled/ Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
86759 07/06/2023 KFD6 REPAIRS $731.67
86760 07/06/2023 FD SUPPLIES $138.4886761 07/06/2023 UNDRGRND STRG TANK VIS INSPECTION $185.0086762 07/06/2023 INTERNET/TELECOM $15,297.4386763 07/06/2023 SMALL GENERATOR $160.0086764 07/06/2023 REIMBURSE FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT COMMANDER TRAINING $300.0086765 07/06/2023 RECYCLING UNIFORM $217.7486766 07/06/2023 RANGE USE FEE $1,548.00 86767 07/06/2023 ENCORE USER MAINT AUG 2023 $165.24
86768 07/06/2023 TRUCK REPAIR $2,710.25
86769 07/06/2023 HOLIDAY SIGNS $428.58
86770 07/06/2023 PSYCHOLOGICAL EVAL $600.0086771 07/06/2023 EBMUD 041423-061623 $10,542.3886772 07/06/2023 4TH OF JULY WORLDONE FESTIVAL PRODUCTION $380.0086773 07/06/2023 RADIO COMMS $55.69 86774 07/06/2023 CAR WASHES $18.9986775 07/06/2023 LUNCH-BASIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION JUNE 26- JUNE 29 $32.0086776 07/06/2023 PER DIEM FOR TRAINING - GLOCK ARMORER $8.00 86777 07/06/2023 FD SERVICES $2,135.37
86778 07/06/2023 TIRE REPAIR $223.09
86779 07/06/2023 NEW HIRE PHYSICALS $764.0086780 07/06/2023 HARDING HVAC APR 2023 $302.7286781 07/06/2023 FD HOSE $1,514.03 86782 07/06/2023 LEGAL SERVICE $9,999.5086783 07/06/2023 SOPHOS LICENSING $1,300.4386784 07/06/2023 4TH OF JULY WORLDONE FESTIVAL PRODUCTION $500.00 86785 07/06/2023 RECREATION PAY TO INSTRUCTOR $1,829.52 86786 07/06/2023 CV PARK SLIDE REPAIR $2,321.7686787 07/06/2023 SKYHAWKS TENNIS CAMP WK 1 2023 $4,057.2086788 07/06/2023 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES $5,462.0986789 07/06/2023 WEB DATA PROCESSING $400.00 86790 07/06/2023 PER DEIM-FIREARMS AND TACTICAL RIFE INSTRUCTOR 6/5-6/16 $500.0086791 07/06/2023 REFUND_PLUMBING PERMIT 417 EVERETT $88.38 86792 07/06/2023 PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING $42.0086793 07/06/2023 PRINTER/COPIER LEASE $1,591.71 86794 07/06/2023 CAL CITIES POLICY MEETING 6/22-6/23 $518.47 86795 07/06/2023 OIL CHANGE $52.10
86796 07/06/2023 INTERNET FIBER SETUP $2,800.00
86797 07/06/2023 OFFICE SUPPLIES $187.83
86798 07/06/2023 FD SUPPLIES $163.7286799 07/06/2023 BACKGROUND CHECK $1,401.00 86800 07/06/2023 CENTRAL SQUARE MASTER FEE UPDATE $4,320.0086801 07/06/2023 4TH OF JULY WORLDONE FESTIVAL PRODUCTION $620.00 86802 07/06/2023 JANITORIAL/BUILDING SUPPLIES $11,987.3386803 07/06/2023 LUNCH-BASIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION JUNE 26- JUNE 29 $32.00 86804 07/06/2023 WIRELESS PHONE $2,340.42
86805 07/06/2023 2023 Slurry Seal Project $381,191.49
86806 07/13/2023 MEMBERSHIP FEE Accounts Payable 24 HOUR FITNESS USA, LLC $831.74 Accounts Payable VAZQUEZ-AVALOS, SERGIOAccounts Payable VERIZON WIRELESSAccounts Payable VSS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Accounts Payable SUPERION, LLCAccounts Payable TORIANO, JOEAccounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICEAccounts Payable STAPLES ADVANTAGEAccounts Payable STATE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTSAccounts Payable STATE OF CA DEPT OF JUSTICEAccounts Payable RUDNICK, TESSAAccounts Payable SPEED OIL CHANGEAccounts Payable SSP DATA PRODUCTSAccounts Payable PIPE SPY INCAccounts Payable PREFERRED ALLIANCE, INC.Accounts Payable RICOH USA, INCAccounts Payable NBSAccounts Payable NERD CROSSINGAccounts Payable Olivieri, MichaelAccounts Payable MEDINA-ROSS, VERONICAAccounts Payable MIRACLE PLAYSYSTEMS INC.Accounts Payable MORTON II YOUTH SPORTSAccounts Payable LAW OFFICE OF TODD SIMONSON, PCAccounts Payable LEAFAccounts Payable MATA VAQUEZ, PILARAccounts Payable KAISER PERMANENTEAccounts Payable KEL-AIREAccounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONSAccounts Payable HUBBS, SIDNEYAccounts Payable J & D CUSTOM EMBROIDERYAccounts Payable J & O' s COMMERCIAL TIRE CENTERAccounts Payable FIRECOMAccounts Payable GRAND PRIX CAR WASH Accounts Payable HASHIMOTO, KENNETH, J.Accounts Payable DUNNIGAN PSYCHOLOGICAL & THREAT ASSESSMENTSAccounts Payable EBMUDAccounts Payable EISICO, SHARLEEN Accounts Payable - Checks
Accounts Payable ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENTAccounts Payable Amazon Capital Services, Inc.

City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 7/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 7/31/2023 Source Payee NameAccounts Payable CORE COMPUTING SOLUTIONSAccounts Payable DICKINSON FLEET SVCS / COX AUTOMOTIVE Accounts Payable DUNCAN PRINTING CO INCAccounts Payable BENSON, PETERAccounts Payable CINTAS CORPORATION #054 UNIFORMSAccounts Payable CITY OF FAIRFIELDAccounts Payable ARMOUR PETROLEUM SVC & EQUIPTAccounts Payable AT&TAccounts Payable AVEC PRODUCTIONS, INC. user: Crystal Reams Pages: 1 of 6 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 69 of 595
Number Date Void Reason
Reconciled/ Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 7/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 7/31/2023 Source Payee Name
86807 07/13/2023 BUILDING DIVISION PROCESS MAPPING $39,928.00 86808 07/13/2023 TUITION - RADAR OPERATOR, LIDAR OPERATOR $1,264.00 86809 07/13/2023 GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLY $63.78
86810 07/13/2023 PROPANE SUPPLIES MAY 2023 $1,180.23
86811 07/13/2023 USED & MIXED OILS RECYCLINGS 6/14/2023 $95.00 86812 07/13/2023 HOUSING ELEMENT $8,484.75
86813 07/13/2023 PUBLIC HEARINGS $385.20
86814 07/13/2023 DIEGO ROMERO FLUENCY TEST $75.00
86815 07/13/2023 PERSONNEL MATTER $10,773.75
86816 07/13/2023 GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLY $100.9786817 07/13/2023 BANKGROUND INVESTIGATOR $75 X 16 HOURS $1,200.00 86818 07/13/2023 WORKSHOP FEES $90.00
86819 07/13/2023 FD REPAIR/MAINTENANCE $4,747.46
86820 07/13/2023 SAFETY SUPLIES NITRILE GLOVES $374.62
86821 07/13/2023 RANGE USE FEE $837.0086822 07/13/2023 LOCKER PLATES $51.52 86823 07/13/2023 MEDICAL EXAMS $2,148.00
86824 07/13/2023 RECRUITING $2,903.2586825 07/13/2023 ANNUAL SUPPORT FEE $530.00 86826 07/13/2023 DATA MONHTLY MINIMUM $400.0086827 07/13/2023 HYDRO HOSE REPAIR R3 $2,276.50 86828 07/13/2023 DISABILITY ACCESS & EDUC FEE FOR Q2 2023 $86.00 86829 07/13/2023 Docusign Digital Signature Services $4,985.00 86830 07/13/2023 TIRE REPLACEMENT $363.17
86831 07/13/2023 MEMBERSHIP FEE FOR FY23-24 $4,145.00
86832 07/13/2023 REBUILD FIRE RMS OTHER APPS APPLICATION TEST $1,600.0086833 07/13/2023 CANYON TRAIL PARK TENNIS COURT RESURFACING $33,830.82 86834 07/13/2023 SWEEP SPOILS $717.1386835 07/13/2023 TUITION - RECORDS CLERK $1,050.00 86836 07/13/2023 CENTRAL PARK SERVICE 5/30-6/26/23 $221.05 86837 07/13/2023 PLANNING STAFF COVERAGE $1,642.50
86838 07/13/2023 DOCUMENT STORAGE $1,020.8486839 07/13/2023 EMS CQI DUTIES/PCR REVIEW $2,000.0086840 07/13/2023 JUNE 2023 HOURS FOR ERMA CLAIM $4,644.0086841 07/13/2023 FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING $3,600.0086842 07/13/2023 BRAKE KIT REPAIR $1,102.6186843 07/13/2023 APA MEMBERSHIP/AICP REGISTRATION $609.00 86844 07/13/2023 UNMET LIABILITY AUTHORIZATION $1,322.79 86845 07/13/2023 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEBSITE $400.00
86846 07/13/2023 JUNE 2023 BILLING STATEMENT $282.3086847 07/13/2023 SUPPLIES $116.9886848 07/13/2023 PRE EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST $42.00 86849 07/13/2023 BUSINESS CARDS $71.6686850 07/13/2023 CLEANING SUPPLY REIMBURSEMENT $25.1686851 07/13/2023 RADIO REPAIR $25.0086852 07/13/2023 KEY & DOOR REPAIR $170.00 86853 07/13/2023 ATTENDING ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF ACADEMY $1,219.24 86854 07/13/2023 FD SATELITE PHONE $133.90
86855 07/13/2023 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE $13,727.7586856 07/13/2023 ENG OIL CHANGE $56.20 Accounts Payable ROADPOST USA, INC.Accounts Payable RUBICON ENTERPRISES INCAccounts Payable SPEED OIL CHANGEAccounts Payable RED CLOUDAccounts Payable REX KEY & SECURITYAccounts Payable RIZZO, JAMESAccounts Payable PREFERRED ALLIANCE, INC.Accounts Payable PREMIER GRAPHICSAccounts Payable RAMOS-BANALES*ALICIAAccounts Payable NERD CROSSINGAccounts Payable Norge Cleaners and AlterationsAccounts Payable OFFICE DEPOTAccounts Payable MICHAEL STEADS HILLTOP FORD KIAAccounts Payable MULLEN, JARRETTAccounts Payable MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITYAccounts Payable KENNEDY, GREG, CAccounts Payable KREISBERG LAW FIRMAccounts Payable LOCKED IN FIRE AND ENGINEERING, INC. Accounts Payable HONEY BUCKETAccounts Payable INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP INCAccounts Payable IRON MOUNTAINAccounts Payable FIRST SERVE PRODUCTIONS INCAccounts Payable Golden Bear Transfer StationAccounts Payable GOVERNMENT TRAINING AGENCYAccounts Payable DON'S TIRE SERVICE, INC.Accounts Payable EAST BAY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAccounts Payable FIRE INFORMATION SUPPORT SVCSAccounts Payable DICKINSON FLEET SVCS / COX AUTOMOTIVE Accounts Payable DIVISION OF STATE ARCHITECTAccounts Payable DOCUSIGN, INC.Accounts Payable CPS HR Consulting Accounts Payable CRITICAL REACHAccounts Payable DATA TICKET, INC.Accounts Payable CITY OF FAIRFIELDAccounts Payable Coller Industries Incorporated dba name Tag, Inc.Accounts Payable CONCENTRA MEDICAL CENTERSAccounts Payable CCC POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATIONAccounts Payable CHANNEL LUMBER CO.Accounts Payable CINTAS CORPORATION #054 UNIFORMSAccounts Payable BERTRAND, FOX, ELLIOT, OSMAN & WENZELAccounts Payable BLAISDELL'S BUSINESS PRODUCTSAccounts Payable CARROLL, JAMESAccounts Payable ASCENT ENVIRONMENT, INC.Accounts Payable BAY AREA NEWS GROUP EAST BAYAccounts Payable BERLITZ LANGUAGES, INC.Accounts Payable Amazon Capital Services, Inc.Accounts Payable AMERIGAS PROPANE INCAccounts Payable ASBURY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICESAccounts Payable 4LEAF, INC.Accounts Payable ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE user: Crystal Reams Pages: 2 of 6 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 70 of 595
Number Date Void Reason
Reconciled/ Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 7/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 7/31/2023 Source Payee Name
86857 07/13/2023 TS &SL MAINTENANCE MAY ROUTINE 2023 $8,373.57 86858 07/13/2023 PLANNING STAFF COVERAGE $7,011.4486859 07/13/2023 HAZMAT $837.42 86860 07/13/2023 ERP SYSTEM MAINTENANCE FEE FOR FY24 $62,706.5686861 07/13/2023 RAVENCLIFF BUSES 2023 $8,642.25 86862 07/13/2023 LIBRARY JANITORIAL SERVICE JUNE 2023 $1,460.1786863 07/13/2023 GAS BASIC COLLISION $122.59 86864 07/13/2023 PER DIEM FOR TRAINING - GLOCK ARMORER $8.00 86865 07/13/2023 PLAN REVIEW $375.00
86866 07/13/2023 FOOD $4,158.50
86867 07/13/2023 DATA SECURITY PLUS SERVER AND WORKSTATION LICENSE $2,945.0086868 07/13/2023 JULY 6 2023 MAYORS CONFERENCE $70.00 86869 07/14/2023 PER3 - CALPERS Longterm Care Ins $39.6686870 07/14/2023 DEN1 - Dental 1* $17,449.65 86871 07/14/2023 DUE4 - UNION LOCAL 1230 $5,202.38
86872 07/14/2023 K1 - Kaiser 1* $220,163.71
86873 07/14/2023 LEGL - PRE-PAID LEGAL SRVC $182.40
86874 07/14/2023 LIFE - Supp Life Ins - #920-32929 - July 2023 $11,629.7586875 07/14/2023 FHEA - Fire Health Savings Acct $13,200.0086876 07/14/2023 COPE - VOLUNTARY COPE DEDUCTION* $1,644.02 86877 07/14/2023 SHR - Sutter Health Plus EE Cost* $35,579.20 86878 07/14/2023 PAR - PARS - ARS 457* $6,016.24
86879 07/19/2023 OIL RECYCLING $100.00
86880 07/19/2023 STATION #52 ALARM $348.7586881 07/19/2023 PERSONNEL MATTER $5,200.00 86882 07/19/2023 JUNE 2023 CAAP UPDATE $8,285.0086883 07/19/2023 CHILDCARE AID $720.52 86884 07/19/2023 SENIOR NUTITION PROGRAM CAFE COSTA - JUNE 2023 $236.0086885 07/19/2023 ADJUSTMENT TO INV 1170117351 PM INSPECTION R4 $1,914.00 86886 07/19/2023 MIRA VISTA PTA MAY 2023 $4,050.0086887 07/19/2023 STREET SWEEPING JUNE 2023 $8,587.2586888 07/19/2023 DISCOVER SIGN LANGUAGE $65.00 86889 07/19/2023 PW20-0064-ASPH 6831 Stockton Ave DEPOSIT REFUND $14,271.00 86890 07/19/2023 SPORTS CAMP WK4B $1,211.49
86891 07/19/2023 ENGINE MAINTENANCE REPAIR $90.26
86892 07/19/2023 VEHICLE REPAIR REPLACED TIRES R4 $4,217.58 86893 07/19/2023 CERAMICS TH EVENING JUNE 2023 $372.00
86894 07/19/2023 CLASS & COMP STUDY $6,290.00
86895 07/19/2023 RECTREKS REFUND 07/05/2023 $62.00
86896 07/19/2023 PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT $200.10
86897 07/19/2023 REIMBUSRSE EMPLOYEE FOR TRAINING IN FY22-23 $375.0086898 07/19/2023 OFF THE BLOCK STEM SUMMER CAMP WK3 2023 $8,904.00 86899 07/19/2023 FINAL MBILE MODULAR PAYMENT-TEMP SENIOR CENTER $34,710.61 86900 07/19/2023 FAIRMONT CLUBHOUSE PEST CONTROL SERVICE JULY 2022 $2,175.00 86901 07/19/2023 PROCESSING OF CURBSIDE RECYCLABLES JUNE 2023 $15,837.80 86902 07/19/2023 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE MAY 2023 $9,166.66 86903 07/19/2023 TOTS GATE $12,566.00
86904 07/19/2023 GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLIES $187.6586905 07/19/2023 TEST 33 RP VALVES MARCH 2023 $3,007.00 86906 07/19/2023 SUPPLIES $331.60
Accounts Payable OLIVERO PLUMBINGAccounts Payable PASTIME HARDWAREAccounts Payable NEW IMAGE LANDSCAPE COMPANYAccounts Payable NORTH AMERICAN FENCE & RAILING INC.Accounts Payable OFFICE DEPOTAccounts Payable MOBILE MODULAR MANAGEMENT CORPAccounts Payable MORTON'S URBAN PEST MANAGEMENTAccounts Payable Napa Recycling & Waste Service, LLCAccounts Payable Martinez-Campos, BlancaAccounts Payable Mason CampbellAccounts Payable MCAVOY, IANAccounts Payable JAFFE, SCOTAccounts Payable KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC.Accounts Payable LIEM, LINDAAccounts Payable FRIEDMAN, NORMAccounts Payable HI-TECH INC.Accounts Payable J & O' s COMMERCIAL TIRE CENTERAccounts Payable EAST BAY SANITARY CO.INC.Accounts Payable EDUCATION TO GOAccounts Payable EVEREST PLUMBING & DRAINAccounts Payable CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SVCS, SENIOR NUTRITION PRGAccounts Payable DICKINSON FLEET SVCS / COX AUTOMOTIVE Accounts Payable DIPRIMA, LISAAccounts Payable BERTRAND, FOX, ELLIOT, OSMAN & WENZELAccounts Payable CASCADIA CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Accounts Payable CHILDCARE CAREERS, LLCAccounts Payable U.S. BANK - INSTITUTIONAL TRUST - W REGIONAccounts Payable ASBURY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICESAccounts Payable BAY ALARM COMPANYAccounts Payable NATIONWIDE TRUST COMPANY, FSBAccounts Payable SEIU LOCAL 1021Accounts Payable SUTTER HEALTH PLUSAccounts Payable KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLANAccounts Payable LEGALSHIELDAccounts Payable MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITYAccounts Payable CALPERS LONG TERM CARE PROGRAMAccounts Payable HEALTH CARE DENTAL TRUSTAccounts Payable IAFF LOCAL 1230Accounts Payable WEST COAST VENDING SERVICES, INC.Accounts Payable ZOHO CORPORATIONAccounts Payable THOMASON, STEVENAccounts Payable VAZQUEZ-AVALOS, SERGIOAccounts Payable WAHRLICH, JOHN-TRACYAccounts Payable WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANTS, INC.Accounts Payable TYLER TECHNOLOGIESAccounts Payable United Coach ToursAccounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICEAccounts Payable ST. FRANCIS ELECTRICAccounts Payable STANTEC CONSULTINGAccounts Payable STERICYCLE, INC. user: Crystal Reams Pages: 3 of 6 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 71 of 595
Number Date Void Reason
Reconciled/ Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 7/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 7/31/2023 Source Payee Name
86907 07/19/2023 PW22-0429-CON 1765 Arlington Blvd DEPOSIT REFUND $6,854.85 86908 07/19/2023 EMERGENCY MICROSOFT MIGRATION 6/1 - 6/11 $36,775.00 86909 07/19/2023 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE $16,677.3486910 07/19/2023 ZUMBA CLASS JUNE 2023 $3,094.65 86911 07/19/2023 PW22-0306-CON 5326 Barrett Ave DEPOSIT REFUND $761.65 86912 07/19/2023 REPLASTER CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PHASE FINAL PAYMENT AND MILEAG $3,018.72 86913 07/19/2023 ART & DISCOVERY WITH KIKI CAMP WK5 $907.20 86914 07/19/2023 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE MAY 2023 $13,727.7586915 07/19/2023 XFIT JUNE BOOT CAMP. LIL NINJA, CAMP WKS 1-3 $16,835.0486916 07/19/2023 BUILD YOUR OWN DOLLHOUSE PM CAMP WK5 $2,775.00 86917 07/19/2023 PW23-0049-CON 2756 Arlington Blvd DEPOSIT REFUND $1,523.3086918 07/19/2023 MACHINE SEWING TEXTILE CAMPS WKS 4&5 $3,545.8886919 07/19/2023 INSTALLATION WORKSATIONS $3,024.2586920 07/19/2023 CASTRO & HARDING CLUBHOUSE - ALARM SERVICE $813.00 86921 07/19/2023 SAN PABLO & PORTOLA SL INSTALL DEC 2021 FY 21-22 $15,730.4086922 07/19/2023 FASEP SOCCER S3 2023 $1,992.00 86923 07/19/2023 PW23-0045-CON 11225 San Pablo Ave DEPOSIT REFUND $761.65 86924 07/19/2023 PW23-0182-CON 538 Norvell St DEPOSIT REFUND $761.6586925 07/19/2023 PW23-0203-CON 7486 Terrace Dr DEPOSIT REFUND $761.6586926 07/19/2023 PW22-0597-CON 5395 Potrero Ave DEPOSIT REFUND $761.6586927 07/19/2023 PW23-0194-CON 1764 Julian Ave DEPOSIT REFUND $761.6586928 07/19/2023 REFUND $23.00 86929 07/19/2023 INSTRUCTOR FEE DOLLHOUSE AM CAMP WK 5 $2,715.00 86930 07/19/2023 PW23-0042-CON San Pablo & Jefferson DEPOSIT REFUND $761.65 86931 07/19/2023 PW23-0158-CON 2754 Del Monte Ave DEPOSIT REFUND $761.6586932 07/19/2023 PW23-0297-CON 7641 Terrace Dr DEPOSIT REFUND $761.6586933 07/26/2023 TREE PRUNING AND REMOVAL ON STREETS AND PARKS $12,043.2586934 07/26/2023 EL CERRITO CAMP RAVENCLIFF LIFE GUARD $910.0086935 07/26/2023 AMAZON PURCHASE OFFICE SUPPLIES $23.12 86936 07/26/2023 propane supplies for recycling $741.99 86937 07/26/2023 DEL NORTE PROJECT SUPPORT JUNE 2023 SERVICE $6,382.50 86938 07/26/2023 UST VISUAL INSPECTION 7/18/23 FY24 $200.00 86939 07/26/2023 ACCOUNT#9391026234 AT&T BILL AMOUNT ALLOCATION TO DEPARTMENTS $6,211.91 86940 07/26/2023 APRIL MAY 2023 KARATE ADV CLASS $1,587.6086941 07/26/2023 ELC-6400 MAY 31 2023 PERSONNEL MATTER $12,463.75 86942 07/26/2023 WELNESS CLASS JUNE 2023 $75.00
86943 07/26/2023 RAVENCLIFF CAMP COUNSELOR 0722-08052023 $1,950.00 86944 07/26/2023 CORP YARD UNIFORMS JULY 2024 $270.33
86945 07/26/2023 MIXED PAPER + HDPE NON CRV RECYCLING JUNE 2023 $810.1486946 07/26/2023 ANNUAL HAZMAT CUPA PERMIT FOR 2023-2024 $4,769.25 86947 07/26/2023 ENCORE USER MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT FY24 $165.24 86948 07/26/2023 UPCYCLED FASHION CLASS 0626-06302023 $2,263.20 86949 07/26/2023 072223-080523 RAVENCLIFF CAMP DIRECTOR $2,400.0086950 07/26/2023 UNDERGROUND SERVGICE ALERT ANNUAL FEE FY23 $4,221.3486951 07/26/2023 0722-08052023 REVENCLIFF CAMP COUNSELOR $1,950.0086952 07/26/2023 BRAKE PAD REPAIR $640.11 86953 07/26/2023 EL CERRITO STROLLERS & ROLLERS JULY 2023 $502.2686954 07/26/2023 EBMUD 10613700001 050323-070323 $31,289.8586955 07/26/2023 SPORTS CAMPS 3 6/26-6/30/2023 $18,168.3586956 07/26/2023 Accounts Payable FUJIWARA, PATTY OPEN CERAMIC CLASS JUNE 2023 $954.00 Accounts Payable E.C. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC.Accounts Payable EBMUDAccounts Payable FRIEDMAN, NORMAccounts Payable DIG SAFE BOARDAccounts Payable DOLAN, MAYAccounts Payable DONS TRUCK REPAIRAccounts Payable CORE COMPUTING SOLUTIONSAccounts Payable CRUMP, ALLISONAccounts Payable DAVIS, ROBERTAccounts Payable CINTAS CORPORATION #054 UNIFORMSAccounts Payable Community Conservation Centers, Inc.Accounts Payable CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVICESAccounts Payable BERTRAND, FOX, ELLIOT, OSMAN & WENZELAccounts Payable BROWN, KRISTENAccounts Payable CADE, STUARTAccounts Payable ARMOUR PETROLEUM SVC & EQUIPTAccounts Payable AT&TAccounts Payable BALTZ, LEONARDAccounts Payable Amazon Capital Services, Inc.Accounts Payable AMERIGAS PROPANE INCAccounts Payable ANCHOR ENGINEERING,, INC.Accounts Payable MORDWINKIN, NICHOLASAccounts Payable A PLUS TREE, INC.Accounts Payable ALABANZA, CHARLIEAccounts Payable CRUMP, ALLISONAccounts Payable Eskaton ManagementAccounts Payable JAMJIAN, MICHELAccounts Payable Aberle Concrete Excavating & GradingAccounts Payable Alfa Electric, Inc. Accounts Payable BLAND, MARY , ANNEAccounts Payable TERRA NOVA ENGINEERING INCAccounts Payable VIKING PAVERSAccounts Payable WARD CONSTRUCTION, INC.Accounts Payable SSD ALARMAccounts Payable ST. FRANCIS ELECTRICAccounts Payable SUPER SOCCER STARSAccounts Payable Sewer Works, Inc.Accounts Payable Shababo, Tracey , EliseAccounts Payable SOLUTIONS OFFICE INTERIORS, INC.Accounts Payable RUBICON ENTERPRISES INCAccounts Payable RUIZ, JOEAccounts Payable Schlanger, April, AdairAccounts Payable RESCUE ROOTERAccounts Payable Rogers Stringer & McClelland, Inc.Accounts Payable ROSTAD*KIKIAccounts Payable PLANETMAGPIEAccounts Payable Progressive Solutions , Inc.Accounts Payable RAMOS, STEPHANIE, RAccounts Payable PG&E - OAKLAND OFC user: Crystal Reams Pages: 4 of 6 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 72 of 595
Number Date Void Reason
Reconciled/ Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 7/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 7/31/2023 Source Payee Name
86957 07/26/2023 UNLEASH CREATIVITY CAMP JUNE 2023 $8,220.60 86958 07/26/2023 CASH PICK UP SERVICE JUNE 2023 $45.90
86959 07/26/2023 SWEEP SPOILS 7/6/23 $186.11
86960 07/26/2023 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE LEGAL JUNE 2023 FY23 $992.0086961 07/26/2023 GYMNASTICS SUMMER CAMP WKS 1,3,4 FY22-23 $6,370.00 86962 07/26/2023 HOSTING & MAINTENANCE MONTHLY JULY 2023 $171.00 86963 07/26/2023 CENTRAL PARK SERVICE 6/27/23-7/24/23 FY23-24 $221.0586964 07/26/2023 LF & RF - REPLACED TIRE R3 FY24 $1,882.04 86965 07/26/2023 RAVENCLIFF CAMP SUPPORT 0726-07302023 $425.00 86966 07/26/2023 JUNE 2023 YOGA CLASS $396.0086967 07/26/2023 REIMBURSEMENT FOR 4TH OF JULY WINE PURCHASE $146.0686968 07/26/2023 SENIOR FITNESS JUNE 2023 $385.2086969 07/26/2023 MRP COMPLIANCE MAY 2023 $861.5886970 07/26/2023 AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICE FOR JUNE 2023 FY23 $405.0086971 07/26/2023 AIKIDO CLASS JUNE 2023 $228.0086972 07/26/2023 WATERSHED ACTION PROGRAM FOR TWO FIFTH GRADE CLASSES $4,000.00 86973 07/26/2023 BRIDGE EXPERIENCE JUNE 2023 $264.00
86974 07/26/2023 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY FY23 $3,705.00
86975 07/26/2023 SODIUM HYPO JUNE 2023 $11,124.52
86976 07/26/2023 RAVENCLIFF CAMP CHEF 0711-07222023 $2,400.00 86977 07/26/2023 RAVENCLIFF CAMP COUNSELOR 0722-08052023 $2,250.0086978 07/26/2023 REIMBURSEMENT FOR 4TH OF JULY CITY STAFF LUNCH $255.21 86979 07/26/2023 EL CERRITO'S POET LAUREATE FROM 020123 TO 013124 $1,000.00 86980 07/26/2023 2023 SUMMER SYMPOSIUM ATTENDANCE FEE FOR WILL PROVOST $85.00 86981 07/26/2023 SKYHAWKS TENNIS CAMP WK 3 JUNE 2023 $3,808.80 86982 07/26/2023 REIMBURSE MPA FOR TAIL CLAIM PAYMENTS 100122 - 061423 $1,481.9586983 07/26/2023 FINANCIAL CONSULTING FOR NEW LIBRARY FOR MAY 1 - JUNE 30 2023 $325.00 86984 07/26/2023 REIMBURSEMENT FOR PETTY CASH FOR PURCHASE SUPPLIES $164.2886985 07/26/2023 RAVENCLIFF CAMP DIRECTOR 0722-08052023 $2,625.00 86986 07/26/2023 REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION, ACCMMODATION AND MEAL JUNE 23 $490.57 86987 07/26/2023 GRANT WRITING SERVICES FY22-23 $4,500.00 86988 07/26/2023 OVERAGE FOR RICOH MPC307 AT 7550 SCHMITDT LANE $1,632.3786989 07/26/2023 CERAMIC CLASS JUNE 2023 $276.00 86990 07/26/2023 RAVENCLIFF CAMP COUNSELOR 0722-08052023 $1,800.00 86991 07/26/2023 RAVENCLIFF CAMP COUNSELOR 0722-08052023 $1,950.0086992 07/26/2023 CULVERT EVALUATION SERVICE, SD ASSESSMENT JUNE FY23 $3,335.0086993 07/26/2023 UPCYCLED FASHION CLASS 0626-06302023 $2,608.2086994 07/26/2023 TEXTILE + MACHINE SEWING CAMPS WKS 2+3 2023 $7,146.9686995 07/26/2023 MASEP ARCHITECTURE CLASS 0410-05302023 $1,839.7986996 07/26/2023 RAVENCLIFF CAMP COUNSELOR 0722-08052023 $1,800.0086997 07/26/2023 CIRCUS CAMPS WK2 JUNE 2023 $1,868.4086998 07/26/2023 MADERA & FAIRMONT CLUBHOUSES MONTHLY SERVICE AUGUST 2023 $813.00 86999 07/26/2023 CONFIGURING THE SECURITY ON THE NEW PA440 FIREWALL $1,700.00 87000 07/26/2023 Reimbursement for July Mayors conference/ Attn Steven Thomason $70.00 87001 07/26/2023 FORKLIFT BATTERY SERVICE $441.00
87002 07/26/2023 PLAN REVIEW SERVICES JUNE 2023 FY23 $3,803.80 87003 07/26/2023 FREIGHT/RESTROOM KEYS $2,259.2887004 07/26/2023 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR 4TH OF JULY $407.20 87005 07/26/2023 RAVENCLIFF CAMP DIRECTOR 0722-08052023 $2,625.00 87006 07/26/2023 REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY BOOT ALLOWANCE $199.02 Accounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICEAccounts Payable VEASLEY, DOMINQUE, MAccounts Payable VEGA, FRANCISCOAccounts Payable TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING NCAccounts Payable TRB AND ASSOCIATES, INC.Accounts Payable U.S. SECURITY SUPPLY, INC.Accounts Payable SSD ALARMAccounts Payable SSP DATA PRODUCTSAccounts Payable TOWN OF MORAGAAccounts Payable SHEN, KERRY, KAIAccounts Payable Simmons, RuneAccounts Payable Slim CHANCE CIRCUSAccounts Payable Schaaf & Wheeler, Consulting Civil Engineers Inc.Accounts Payable Schlanger, April, AdairAccounts Payable Shababo, Tracey , EliseAccounts Payable RILE, KATHRYNAccounts Payable ROBINS, ISABELLAAccounts Payable RUSSELL, KAITLINAccounts Payable QUINTO, GABRIELAccounts Payable RENNE PUBLIC LAW GROUPAccounts Payable RICOH USA, INCAccounts Payable NHA ADVISORSAccounts Payable NODAL, EDWARDAccounts Payable O'CONNOR, KELLEN C.Accounts Payable MMANCAccounts Payable MORTON II YOUTH SPORTSAccounts Payable MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITYAccounts Payable MARCELAS, KENYETTAAccounts Payable MELTON, TAYLORAccounts Payable MITCHELL, EEVELYN, JAccounts Payable KISTER,SAVIO & REI INCAccounts Payable KNORR SYSTEMS, INC.Accounts Payable LETFORD, STACY-ANNAccounts Payable KI RESEARCH INSTITUTEAccounts Payable KIDS FOR THE BAYAccounts Payable KINSEY, KATHRYNE ANNAccounts Payable KATZ, JUDYAccounts Payable KENNEDY AND ASSOCIATESAccounts Payable KEYSER MARSTON ASSOCIATES, INCAccounts Payable JAWAD, JARED, D.Accounts Payable JONES, HIROMIAccounts Payable JONES, CHRISAccounts Payable Green Halo Systems Inc,Accounts Payable HONEY BUCKETAccounts Payable J & O' s COMMERCIAL TIRE CENTERAccounts Payable Golden Bear Transfer StationAccounts Payable GOLDFARB & LIPMANAccounts Payable GRAUL, BELINDAAccounts Payable GARCIA, LAURAAccounts Payable GARDA CL WEST,INC. - CO 120 user: Crystal Reams Pages: 5 of 6 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 73 of 595
Number Date Void Reason
Reconciled/ Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 7/1/2023 - To Payment Date: 7/31/2023 Source Payee Name
87007 07/26/2023 RAVENCLIFF CAMP NURSE 0726-08052023 $2,200.00 87008 07/26/2023 REIMBURSEMENT FOR PARAMEDIC LICENSE RENEWAL & ETC $1,446.0087009 07/26/2023 REFUND HALF DAY CAMP $54.83 87010 07/26/2023 RAVENCLIFF CAMP COUNSELOR 0722-08052023 $1,800.00 87011 07/26/2023 RAVENCLIFF ASSIT CHEF & SUPPORT 0726-08052023 $935.00 87012 07/26/2023 FIELD TRIP BUS PARKING AND LUNCH $43.69 87013 07/26/2023 RAVENCLIFF CAMP COUNSELOR 0722-08052023 $1,800.00 87014 07/28/2023 PER3 - CALPERS Longterm Care Ins $39.66 87015 07/28/2023 MGT1 - FIRE DEPT MGMT GROUP $50.0087016 07/28/2023 MGT2 - SAFETY EMPLYEE MGMT GROUP $768.00 87017 07/28/2023 DUE2 - FIRE ASSN DUES $510.0087018 07/28/2023 ACCD - Accidental Death & Dismembermt $69.50 87019 07/28/2023 DUE1 - POLICE ASSN DUES $5,607.30
87020 07/28/2023 DUE3 - EC PRO FIREFIGHTERS DUES $290.00 87021 07/28/2023 COPE - VOLUNTARY COPE DEDUCTION* $1,779.11 87022 07/28/2023 PAR - PARS - ARS 457* $6,312.52
$1,548,992.18
2513 07/03/2023 2017 COP BONDS INTEREST 07072023 $127,681.25 2515 07/14/2023 CA - CA Tax $40,680.98
2516 07/14/2023 IRS $153,479.68
2517 07/14/2023 ICM1 - ICMA-457 #300530 FLAT DOLLAR* $52,166.10 2518 07/14/2023 PE1% - PERS SEIU* $183,870.08
2519 07/13/2023 DEBT PAYMENT FOR PURCHASING GARBAGE TRUCKS/ LOAN#100750311 $43,789.81 2520 07/24/2023 STMT 04-24-2023 Monthly statement balance due paid via Wire $58,975.862521 07/24/2023 STMT 05-22-2023 Monthly statement balance due paid via Wire $51,506.912522 07/24/2023 STMT 06-22-2023 Monthly statement balance due paid via Wire $64,300.802523 07/28/2023 CA - CA Tax $38,896.112524 07/28/2023 FED - Fed Tax* $145,539.90 2525 07/28/2023 ICM1 - ICMA-457 #300530 FLAT DOLLAR* $52,216.36 2526 07/28/2023 PE CM PEPRA - PERS CM PEPRA* $186,294.36 $1,199,398.20
Category CountPayments 277Voided 0Total 277
PAYROLL Status Count
Checks 178Total EFTs 476Total 654

GRAND TOTAL
Total 931 $3,928,095.20

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
$1,179,704.82$1,021,750.30
Transaction Amount
$157,954.52
$2,748,390.38$2,748,390.38
$0.00
Transaction Amount
Accounts Payable P E R S
TOTAL - EFTs 13 Transactions
Accounts Payable EDD - PAYROLL TAX DEPOSITAccounts Payable IRSAccounts Payable MIssionSquare (name chg 03-2021 formerly ICMA)Accounts Payable U.S. BANK - CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSAccounts Payable U.S. BANK - CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSAccounts Payable U.S. BANK - CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSAccounts Payable MIssionSquare (name chg 03-2021 formerly ICMA)Accounts Payable P E R SAccounts Payable CAPITAL ONE PUBLIC FUNDING, LLCAccounts Payable U.S. BANKAccounts Payable EDD - PAYROLL TAX DEPOSITAccounts Payable IRSAccounts Payable U.S. BANK - INSTITUTIONAL TRUST - W REGION TOTAL - CHECKS 264 TransactionsEFT
Accounts Payable POLICE ASSN.Accounts Payable PRO FIREFIGHTERS ASSN DUESAccounts Payable SEIU LOCAL 1021Accounts Payable EL CERRITO PUBLIC SFTY EE MGMTAccounts Payable FIRE ASSOCIATIONAccounts Payable LIFE INSURANCE OF NORTH AMERICAAccounts Payable WEEKLY, AMIRAccounts Payable CALPERS LONG TERM CARE PROGRAMAccounts Payable EL CERRITO FIRE DEPT MGMT GRPAccounts Payable LEONE-GONZALES, CECILIAAccounts Payable RUSSELL, NATHANAccounts Payable VICTORIA-PELLY, ARIANEAccounts Payable WALL, ERICCAAccounts Payable WILLIAMS, GARYAccounts Payable BELL, ELIZABETH user: Crystal Reams Pages: 6 of 6 Monday, July 31, 2023 Agenda Packet Page 74 of 595

AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 7.H.

Date: August 15, 2023
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department Subject: FY 2022-23 Fourth Quarter Cash and Investment Report

ACTION PROPOSED
Receive and file the City's second quarterly cash and investment report for the period April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023.

BACKGROUND
It is the policy of the City of El Cerrito ("City") to invest public funds in a manner which provides for the safety of the principal while providing enough liquidity to cover the City's short and long-term needs while generating the appropriate yield. All investment activity will conform to the California Government Code, Sections 53601 through 53659.

ANALYSIS
The FY 2022-23 Fourth Quarter Cash and Investment Report for April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 shows that the City's total cash and investments as of June 30, 2023, had a par value of $36,230,604.45 in the following accounts. • $26,207,644.26 (LAIF)
• $10,020,610.19 (Mechanics Bank) (includes interest earnings) o $61.63 Interest Earned April 2023
o $47.08 Interest Earned May 2023
o $40.27 Interest Earned June 2023
• $2,350.00 (Petty Cash Funds)
These funds are available to meet operating expenses for the next six months.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
The City's Investment Policy, Comprehensive Financial Policy, and Strategic Plan sets form guidelines for the investment of City funds and aligns with California Government code, Section 53646 and Section 53600-53609. The purpose of the City's Investment Policy is to provide guidelines for prudent investment of the City's idle funds and ensure policies, procedures, systems, and best practices in fiscal management (Goal B).

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

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The Quarterly Cash and Investment Report complies with the City of El Cerrito Agenda Packet Page 75 of 595
Agenda Item No. 7.H.

Investment Policy and California Government Code Section 53646. The City will have sufficient cash flow to meet the next six months of estimated expenditures as required by Code 53646.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City's investments comply with standards reflected in the City of El Cerrito Investment Policy.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. 4th Qtr FY 2023 Cash and Investment Report
Agenda Packet Page 76 of 595
City of El Cerrito
Quarterly Cash and Investment Report
for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2023
Attachment A
Category Trustee/Broker Month Ending PAR Value (Actual Value) Quarter End Interest Rate Market value Pooled Investments California State Treasurer June 30, 2023 26,207,644.26 $ 3.01% 26,207,644.26 $ Cash with Bank Mechanics Bank June 30, 2023 10,020,610.19 $ 0.01% 10,020,610.12 $ Petty Cash Funds City Management June 30, 2023 $ 2,350.00 N/A 2,350.00 $ $ 36,230,604.45 $ 36,230,604.38
I certify that this report is in compliance with the City of El Cerrito Investment Policy and the California government Code Section 53646.The City has sufficient cash to meet the next six months of estimated expenditures as required by the Code. Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City TreasurerTotal Cash and Investments Agenda Packet Page 77 of 595

AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 8.A.

Date: August 15, 2023
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resource Analyst, Human Resources Subject: Contract Amendment between the City of El Cerrito and the Board of Administration of The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Related to Employee Members of United Professional Firefighters Association (Local 1230)

ACTION PROPOSED
Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion 1) adopt a Resolution of Intention to amend the contract between the City of El Cerrito and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), for all employees in the United Professional Firefighters Association (Local 1230); and 2) introduce by title and waive any further reading of an Ordinance amending the City’s existing California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) contract.

BACKGROUND/ ANALYSIS
Attached is a Resolution of Intention expressing the City Council’s intent to amend the City’s existing California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) contract pursuant to the current Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Cerrito and the United Professional Firefighters Association (Local 1230). Also attached for first reading and introduction is an ordinance to amend the contract.

At the March 7, 2023 City Council Meeting, Resolution 2023-19, approved an amendment to the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the United Professional Firefighters Association (Local 1230), to modify language on salaries and benefits from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. One particular modification made to the United Professional Firefighters Association (Local 1230) MOU was an agreed upon Pension Reimbursement, otherwise known as cost sharing:

Article 13.3 Pension Reimbursement
Effective the first full pay period in July 2023 classic employees shall make an additional

1.0% contribution towards PERS, for a total of 13% contribution towards PERS.

For history and background, in a previously approved Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Cerrito and the United Professional Firefighters Local 1230, language was mutually agreed upon to implement a total of two (2) 1.5% cost sharing contribution increments made by employees towards PERS on behalf of the employer share, for a total employee share of 12%.

Agenda Packet Page 78 of 595
Agenda Item No. 8.A.

Article 13.3 Pension Reimbursement
A. A represented regular employee's base monthly salary shall be as stated in Section

13.1, with the employee's P.E.R.S. contribution paid by the City. • Effective July 15, 2014, employees shall make a 9.0% employee contribution towards PERS.
• Effective the first full pay period in July 2015, employees shall make an additional

1.5% contribution towards PERS, for a total of 10.5% contribution towards PERS. • Effective the first full pay period in July 2016, employees shall make an additional

1.5% contribution towards PERS, for a total of 12.0% contribution towards PERS.

By amending the contract between the City of El Cerrito and CalPERS, any contributions made by the employee on behalf of the employer's share will count towards the employee's contribution credit. The process for the contract amendment required by CalPERS includes the adoption of the Resolution of Intention and the first reading and introduction of the Ordinance. The adoption of the final Ordinance is scheduled for the Council agenda on September 19, 2023. Following this first reading but preceding the final adoption of the Ordinance, CalPERS requires a vote (via secret ballot) to be administered by Human Resources to the affected employees within the bargaining group. This voting will take place after receiving approval by the City Council through adoption of the Resolution of Intent.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
Adopting the Resolution of Intent to amend the City's contract with CalPERS fulfills Goal A, Deliver Exemplary Government Services, including the strategies of “Recruiting and retaining a talented and effective workforce” and “Maintain emphasis on providing excellent customer service”; and, Goal B, "Achieve long-term financial sustainability."

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

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The Resolution of Intention and ordinance have been reviewed by the City Attorney.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

Agenda Packet Page 79 of 595
Agenda Item No. 8.A.

1. Resolution

2. Exhibit to Resolution

3. Ordinance
Agenda Packet Page 80 of 595
RESOLUTION 2023-XX

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

APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY

OF EL CERRITO AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CalPERS) TO MODIFY LANGUAGE

REGARDING COST SHARING AMOUNTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE UNITED PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION (LOCAL 1230).

WHEREAS, the Public Employees' Retirement Law permits the participation of public agencies and their employees in the Public Employees' Retirement System by the execution of a contract, and sets forth the procedure by which said public agencies may elect to subject themselves and their employees to amendments to said Law; and WHEREAS, one of the steps in the procedures to amend this contract is the adoption by the governing body of the public agency of a resolution giving notice of its intention to approve an amendment to said contract, which resolution shall contain a summary of the change proposed in said contract; and
WHEREAS, the following is a statement of the proposed change:

To provide Section 20516 (Employees Sharing Additional Cost) of 4% for classic local fire members in the United Professional Firefighters, Local 1230.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body of the above agency does hereby give notice of intention to approve an amendment to the contract between said public agency and the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System, a copy of said amendment being attached hereto, as an "Exhibit" and by this reference made a part hereof.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage and adoption.

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on August 15, 2023 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 .
________________________
Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
APPROVED:
________________________
Lisa Motoyama, Mayor
Agenda Packet Page 81 of 595
A
_ CalPERS

EXHIBIT
California
Public Employees' Retirement System
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AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT
Between the
Board of Administration
California Public Employees' Retirement System
and the
City Council
City of El Cerrito
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The Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System, hereinafter referred to as Board, and the governing body of the above public agency, hereinafter referred to as Public Agency, having entered into a contract effective July 1, 1959, and witnessed May 25, 1959, and as amended effective October 1, 1959, December 1, 1963, July 1, 1974, June 7, 1981, April 11, 1982, June 30, 1992, September 18, 1992, August 16, 1994, June 24, 1997, April 1, 1999, June 30, 2001, August 17, 2001, and July 2, 2006, which provides for participation of Public Agency in said System, Board and Public Agency hereby agree as follows:

A. Paragraphs 1 through 13 are hereby stricken from said contract as executed effective July 2, 2006, and hereby replaced by the following paragraphs numbered 1 through 16 inclusive:

1. All words and terms used herein which are defined in the Public Employees' Retirement Law shall have the meaning as defined therein unless otherwise specifically provided. "Normal retirement age" shall mean age 55 for classic local miscellaneous members, age 62 for new local miscellaneous members, age 50 for classic local safety members, and age 57 for local safety members.

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2. Public Agency shall participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System from and after July 1, 1959, making its employees as hereinafter provided, members of said System subject to all provisions of the Public Employees' Retirement Law except such as apply only on election of a contracting agency and are not provided for herein and to all amendments to said Law hereafter enacted except those, which by express provisions thereof, apply only on the election of a contracting agency.

3. Public Agency agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and its trustees, agents and employees, the CalPERS Board of Administration, and the California Public Employees' Retirement Fund from any claims, demands, actions, losses, liabilities, damages, judgments, expenses and costs, including but not limited to interest, penalties and attorney fees that may arise as a result of any of the following:
(a) Public Agency's election to provide retirement benefits, provisions or formulas under this Contract that are different than the retirement benefits, provisions or formulas provided under the Public Agency's prior non-CalPERS retirement program.
(b) Any dispute, disagreement, claim, or proceeding (including without limitation arbitration, administrative hearing, or litigation) between Public Agency and its employees (or their
representatives) which relates to Public Agency's election to amend this Contract to provide retirement benefits, provisions or formulas that are different than such employees' existing retirement benefits, provisions or formulas.
(c) Public Agency's agreement with a third party other than CalPERS to provide retirement benefits, provisions, or formulas that are different than the retirement benefits, provisions or formulas provided under this Contract and provided for under the California Public Employees' Retirement Law.

4. Employees of Public Agency in the following classes shall become members of said Retirement System except such in each such class as are excluded by law or this agreement:
a. Local Fire Fighters (herein referred to as local safety members); b. Local Police Officers (herein referred to as local safety members); c. Employees other than local safety members (herein referred to as local miscellaneous members).

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5. In addition to the classes of employees excluded from membership by said Retirement Law, the following classes of employees shall not become members of said Retirement System:
a. EMPLOYEES WHO ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 1959, ARE SUBJECT
TO THE PENSION PLAN UNDER CHAPTER 5 OF THE EL
CERRITO ORDINANCE CODE.

6. Assets heretofore accumulated with respect to members in the local retirement system have been transferred to the Public Employees' Retirement System and applied against the liability for prior service incurred thereunder. That portion of the assets so transferred which represent the accumulated contributions (plus interest thereof) required of the employees under said local system has been credited to the individual membership account of each such employee under the Public Employees' Retirement System.

7. The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year of credited prior and current service as a classic local miscellaneous member in employment before and not on or after July 2, 2006, shall be determined in accordance with Section 21354 of said Retirement Law subject to the reduction provided therein for Federal Social Security (2% at age 55 Full and Modified).

8. The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year of credited prior and current service as a classic local miscellaneous member in employment on or after July 2, 2006, shall be determined in accordance with Section 21354.5 of said Retirement Law subject to the reduction provided therein for Federal Social Security (2.7% at age 55 Full and Modified).

9. The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year of credited prior and current service as a new local miscellaneous member shall be determined in accordance with Section 7522.20 of said Retirement Law (2% at age 62 Supplemental to Federal Social Security).

10. The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year of credited prior and current service as a classic local safety member shall be determined in accordance with Section 21362.2 of said Retirement Law (3% at age 50 Full).

11. The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year of credited prior and current service as a new local safety member shall be determined in accordance with Section 7522.25(d) of said Retirement Law (2.7% at age 57 Full).

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12. Public Agency elected and elects to be subject to the following optional provisions:
a. Section 20965 (Credit for Unused Sick Leave).
b. Section 20042 (One-Year Final Compensation) for classic members only.
c. Section 20903 (Two Years Additional Service Credit). d. Section 21574 (Fourth Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits) for local safety members only.
e. Section 21024 (Military Service Credit as Public Service) for local safety members only.
f. Section 20516 (Employees Sharing Additional Cost):

From and after the effective date of this amendment to contract, 4% for classic local fire members in the United Professional Firefighters, Local 1230.

The portion of the employer's contribution that the member agrees to contribute from his or her compensation, over and above the member's normal contribution ("Cost Sharing Percentage"), shall not exceed the Employer Normal Cost Rate, as that rate is defined in the Cal PERS Actuarial Valuation for the relevant fiscal year. If the Cost Sharing Percentage will exceed the relevant Employer Normal Cost Rate, the Cost Sharing Percentage shall automatically be reduced to an amount equal to, and not to exceed, the Employer Normal Cost Rate for the relevant fiscal year.

13. Public Agency shall contribute to said Retirement System the contributions determined by actuarial valuations of prior and future service liability with respect to local miscellaneous members and local safety members of said Retirement System.

14. Public Agency shall also contribute to said Retirement System as follows:
a. A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one installment within 60 days of date of contract to cover the costs of administering said System as it affects the employees of Public Agency, not including the costs of special valuations or of the periodic investigation and valuations required by law.

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b. A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one installment as the occasions arise, to cover the costs of special valuations on account of employees of Public Agency, and costs of the periodic investigation and valuations required by law.

15. Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be subject to adjustment by Board on account of amendments to the Public Employees' Retirement Law, and on account of the experience under the Retirement System as determined by the periodic investigation and valuation required by said Retirement Law.

16. Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be paid by Public Agency to the Retirement System within fifteen days after the end of the period to which said contributions refer or as may be prescribed by Board regulation. If more or less than the correct amount of contributions is paid for any period, proper adjustment shall be made in connection with subsequent remittances. Adjustments on account of errors in contributions required of any employee may be made by direct payments between the employee and the Board.

This amendment shall be effective on the __ day of _________ _

BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION CITY COUNCIL

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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-XX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CERRITO AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) TO AMEND CURRENT SECTION 20516 (EMPLOYEES SHARING ADDITIONAL COST) AMOUNTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE UNITED PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION (LOCAL 1230)

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: Incorporation of Recitals. The City Council finds that the above Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference Section 2: Approval of Amended Contract. The City Council hereby authorizes an amendment of the Contract between the City Council of the City of El Cerrito and the Board of Administration, California Public Employees’ Retirement System, a copy of said amendment being attached hereto, marked “Exhibit”, and by such reference made a part hereof as though herein set out in full.

Section 3: Execution by Mayor. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the amendment of the Contract between the City Council of the City of El Cerrito and the Board of Administration, California Employees’ Retirement System and to take any other actions necessary to carry out the intent of this ordinance on behalf of the City Council.

Section 4: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter. The city council hereby declares that it would have passed the ordinance codified in this chapter, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of this chapter would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 5: 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 of the City of El Cerrito on August 15, 2023 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 on September 19, 2023 and passed by the following vote:

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AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
APPROVED:
_____________________ _
Lisa Motoyama, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
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. (2023-XX) 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 September 19, 2023; and that said Ordinance has been published and/or posted in the manner required by law.

WITNESS my hand and Official Seal of the City of El Cerrito on . ________________________
Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 8.B.

Date: August 15, 2023
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Traviss Crumpacker, Fire Prevention Officer; Chase Beckman, Fire Marshal, Fire Department
Subject: 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.

BACKGROUND
Following the Oakland/Berkeley Hills Fire in October 1991, El Cerrito needed a comprehensive citywide program to reduce hill area fire hazards in the City. The "fire storm" in the Oakland/Berkeley Hills was in fact an urban conflagration, fueled by vegetation among homes and large acreage properties that was driven by seasonally strong dry winds from the east. The fire destroyed over 3,000 dwellings. At the time of the Oakland/Berkeley Hills Fire, El Cerrito faced similar fire hazard conditions in its hill area. The City Council was determined to reduce those fire hazards by all reasonable means.

El Cerrito's comprehensive fire hazard reduction program focused upon reducing fire hazards in four areas: (1) on City property, (2) on property owned by other agencies (3) large landowners and (4) on residential property. The City began a comprehensive planning process to reduce fire hazards on City property, other agencies’ properties and large landholders. These property owners were approached about reducing fire hazards on their properties. Prior efforts at fire hazard reduction on private residential property relied on voluntary compliance by the owners. The City Council concluded that stronger measures were necessary to enforce the laws regarding abatement of fire hazards on residential private property.

The Fire Hazard Abatement Program is designed to reduce fire hazards on a large number of private properties during the spring and early summer months. A process of advance notice and hearings for property owners is coupled with a public education program involving the promulgation of standards for vegetation management in residents’ yards and vacant lots.

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these hazards without Fire Department involvement. However, we anticipate that a small number of owners are content to have the City do the work and place the costs on their tax bill. For over 20 years, the City’s annual Fire Hazard Abatement Program has been very successful in reducing fire hazards throughout the hill neighborhoods of El Cerrito. Indeed, this program has become a model program which other fire jurisdictions have borrowed from.

ANALYSIS
Beginning in May of this year, the Fire Department conducted Citywide fire hazard inspections of all properties. The inspections began on May 15, 2023 and have continued due to re-growth and citizen complaints. As a result of the on-going inspections, a list of properties containing public nuisances was generated, which continues to be amended as additional properties are identified. During the months of June and/or July, the identified properties determined to be in violation of El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 16.26 were notified in writing of the hazards on their property and to abate those hazardous conditions. The El Cerrito Vegetation Management Standards Checklist was included with the notification (Attachments 4, 5, & 6).

Additionally, these property owners were informed in the letter from the Fire Marshal (Attachment 4) of the time, date, and location of the upcoming City Council meeting where their properties would be declared a public nuisance and abatement would be ordered. Property owners were directed to complete the necessary measures to bring their property into compliance prior to the second round of the re-inspection process which began in July and continued through the date of the August 15, 2023 meeting.

Only those properties that were not voluntarily abated with the first notice are contained within the Master Abatement List, Exhibit A to the proposed Resolution (List of Properties.)
This public hearing is the next step in the process to eliminate hazards on private properties that were identified as a public nuisance and have not voluntarily abated said violations. In order to achieve full compliance, the City Council is asked to declare the properties to be a public nuisance and direct the City Manager or their designee to abate such public nuisance conditions. Actual City-ordered abatement of fire hazards occurs only after all efforts at providing notice, information, and a public hearing have failed to induce voluntary compliance by the property owner.

The Fire Hazard Abatement process, under the direction of the Fire Department, should proceed according to El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 16.26, which specifies the following:

The Fire Department determines that hazards must be abated. Pursuant to these code sections, "hazards" are defined as weeds, rubbish, litter, or other flammable materials which create a fire hazard or are otherwise noxious or dangerous and which exist on specific parcels of property within the City. The Fire Department shall post notice on each property or send notice by mail that the El Cerrito Fire Department has determined the existence of a public nuisance which must be abated and that a hearing will be held Agenda Packet Page 90 of 595
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to consider any objections prior to the City Council declaring the properties to be a public nuisance and ordering the City Manager or their designee to perform abatement.

At the August 15, 2023 City Council meeting, the City Council shall first adopt a resolution Declaring that Weeds, Rubbish, Litter, or Other Flammable Material on Certain Real Property Constitutes a Public Nuisance (Attachment 1 and 2). At the same meeting, but after adoption of the first resolution, the City Council shall conduct a public hearing to hear and consider all objections to the declaration of public nuisances or the procedures proposed for abatement of the same. After the hearing, the Council shall adopt a resolution Overriding Objections by Property Owners and Ordering the City Manager or their Designee to Abate Certain Public Nuisances Pursuant to Chapter

16.26 (Attachment 3).

Subsequent to the August 15, 2023 hearing, a second and final notice shall be sent to each property owner prior to abatement (Attachment 7). This notice will order the immediate abatement of nuisance conditions. This notice will clearly state that if nuisance conditions are ignored, the City shall cause abatement and costs for removal will be assessed against the property as a lien and special assessment. It will also indicate that if the conditions are voluntarily abated, the property shall be removed from the process. If the nuisance is not abated between August 16, 2023 and September 15, 2023, prior to the arrival of the hazard abatement crew, the City of El Cerrito shall cause the weeds, rubbish, refuse, and other flammable material to be removed and shall keep an account of the cost of abatement for each parcel of land where such work is performed according to the City Council adopted Fire Department Master Fee Schedule.

At the October 3, 2023 City Council meeting the City Manager or their designee shall submit to the City Council for confirmation an itemized written report showing the cost of abatement work performed. A copy of this report shall be posted for at least ten (10) days prior to its submission to the City Council. Each property owner upon whose property abatement work was performed shall be sent written notice by mail of a hearing by the City Council to consider the cost of abatement work performed on their property. At the City Council Meeting on October 3, 2023, the City Council shall receive and consider the written staff report on abatement actions taken by the City and shall hear any objections from the property owners liable to be assessed for the abatement.

The City Council may modify the staff report if deemed appropriate and then confirm the report by motion or resolution.

After City Council confirmation of the report, a certified copy of the report shall be filed with the Contra Costa County auditor who shall add the amount of the assessment to the next regular tax bill levied against the parcel.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This item is in alignment with Strategic Goal E: Ensure the Public's Health and Safety.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
The Fire Hazard Abatement Program is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15304 and 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines. Therefore, no further CEQA review is required.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The abatement program will be administered by Fire Department staff with minimum costs expended for printing and mailing. Abatement work will be completed by City maintenance staff or private contract labor as appropriate. Program costs will be recovered through the special assessment and lien process.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the process.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution (Declaring Public Nuisance)

2. Exhibit A to Resolution (List of Properties)

3. Resolution (Overriding Objections)

4. First Letter from Fire Marshal

5. Abatement Inspection Form

6. Vegetation Management Standards Checklist

7. Second Letter from Fire Marshal
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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO DECLARING THAT

WEEDS, RUBBISH, LITTER OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL ON CERTAIN REAL

PROPERTY CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC NUISANCE
WHEREAS, El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 16.26 provides a method by which a local legislative body may abate on private property public nuisance conditions relating to weeds, rubbish, litter or other flammable material that creates a fire hazard, a menace to the public health or which is otherwise noxious or dangerous; and WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito Fire Marshal has identified certain real property, by street name, lot and block number, on which the presence of weeds, rubbish, litter or other flammable material creates a fire hazard, a menace to the public health or which is otherwise noxious or dangerous as defined in Chapter 16.26 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code and therefore constitutes a public nuisance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to El Cerrito Municipal Code Section 16.26.160 and Government Code Section 39560-39588, the City Council shall adopt this resolution declaring that certain real property within the City constitutes a public nuisance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that the properties identified on Exhibit A, attached hereto, are declared to be public nuisances pursuant to El Cerrito Municipal Code Section 16.26.160.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on this same date of August 15, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. in the City of El Cerrito, the City Council shall hold a hearing at which owners of the real property identified in Exhibit A hereto may object to the designation of their properties as public nuisances and object to the abatement actions proposed by the City.

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

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on August 15, 2023 the El Cerrito City Council passed this resolution by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

IN WITNESS of this action, I sign this document and affix the corporate seal of the City of El Cerrito on .
_________________________
Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
APPROVED:
_________________________
Lisa Motoyama, Mayor
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Attachment 2

EXHIBIT A
As of 8/7/23
City of El Cerrito Fire Department
List of Real Property Constituting Public Nuisances
APN Street Address
505-351-018-5 1101 Arlington Blvd.
505-262-059-7 8246 Terrace Dr.

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ATTACHMENT 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - XX

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

OBJECTIONS BY PROPERTY OWNERS AND ORDERING THE CITY MANAGER OR

DESIGNEE TO ABATE CERTAIN PUBLIC NUISANCES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER

16.26 WHEREAS, El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 16.26 provides a method by which a local legislative body may abate on private property public nuisance conditions relating to weeds, rubbish, litter or other flammable material that creates a fire hazard, a menace to the public health or which is otherwise noxious or dangerous; and WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito Fire Marshal has identified certain real property, by street name, lot and block number, on which the presence of weeds, rubbish, litter or other flammable material creates a fire hazard, a menace to the public health or which is otherwise noxious or dangerous as defined in Chapter 16.26 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code and therefore constitutes a public nuisance; and WHEREAS, on August 15, 2023, pursuant to El Cerrito Municipal Code Section

16.26.160 and Government Code Sections 39560-39588, the City Council adopted Resolution 2023-XX declaring that certain real property within the City constitutes a public nuisance; and
WHEREAS, El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 16.26 provides that notice shall be sent to owners of the real property declared a nuisance pursuant to Resolution 2023- XX providing those owners with the following: description of the nuisance; explanation of how the nuisance must be abated; explanation that if the nuisance is not abated; the City shall abate the public nuisance and the cost of abatement shall be assessed against the property as a special assessment; and informing the owners that the City Council shall hold a hearing at a certain date, time, and place at which the owners may present objections to the designation of their properties as public nuisances or to the proposed abatement of the nuisance; and
WHEREAS, during the month of July 2023, the City’s Fire Department sent written notice to those property owners describing the weeds, rubbish, refuse, or other flammable material that presented a fire hazard and public nuisance; explaining that the Fire Department had determined a public nuisance that must be removed; informing the owners that if they did not abate by August 6, 2023, the City Council would hold a hearing on August 15, 2023 at which the owners could present objections to the declaration of the nuisance or the proposed abatement measures and further explained the City could abate the nuisance and collect the costs as an assessment on the property; and
WHEREAS, on August 15, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 2023-XX confirming the nuisance declarations of the City Fire Department and declaring a public nuisance on certain real property pursuant to Chapter 16.26; and WHEREAS, El Cerrito Municipal Code Section 16.26.160 and Government Code Sections 39560-39588 provide that after adoption of a resolution declaring a public nuisance and notice to affected property owners of the Council's hearing of objections, the Council may overrule any objections and order the City Manager or their designee to abate the public nuisances.

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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that it overrides any objections by owners of that certain real property on which public nuisances were declared in Exhibit A to Resolution 2023 - __ (adopted on the same date herewith).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and their designee is hereby ordered to abate the public nuisances by having the weeds, rubbish, refuse, dirt, or other fire hazard or noxious or dangerous materials removed.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to El Cerrito Municipal Code Section 16.26.160 and Government Code Section 39574, the City Manager or their designee shall keep an account of the cost of abatement for each parcel of land on which work is performed. The City Manager or their designee shall then prepare an itemized written report to be presented to the City Council so that, after the notice and hearing during the City Council meeting of October 3, 2023 these abatement costs can be confirmed as a special assessment against those parcels.

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

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on August 15, 2023 the El Cerrito City Council passed this resolution by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

IN WITNESS of this action, I sign this document and affix the corporate seal of the City of El Cerrito on ______________.
_________________________
Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
APPROVED:
______________________
Lisa Motoyama, Mayor
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Attachment 4

EL CERRITO-KENSINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Prevention Office
10900 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 215-4457 FAX (510) 232-4917 [email protected] July 6, 2023
Parcel Number: XXXX
Property Address: XXXX
Property Owner: XXXX
Property Owner’s Address: XXXXX
Dear El Cerrito Property Owner:

With the continued drought conditions the last three years, the community is facing its peak fire danger earlier than normal. To reduce the fire danger on private property and provide greater community safety, the Fire Department has been inspecting properties and checking for fire hazards. Recently your property listed above was found that it does not comply with the Vegetation Management Guidelines set forth in the City of El Cerrito Vegetation Management Standards. You are being notified now so that you may, if you have not already done so, take steps to remove those fire hazard conditions found on your property.

Enclosed is a copy of the Fire Hazard Reduction Inspection form specifying those areas that are not in compliance as well as the Fire Hazard Reduction Guidelines and Fire Hazard Reductions Checklist that can assist you in bringing your property into compliance. More information on the Vegetation Management Standards and Guidelines may be found on the City’s website at: www.el-cerrito.org under Vegetation Management Standards. Additional information is also available at www.readyforwildfire.org or www.cafiresafecouncil.org as well as many others.

If you have recently completed the work to meet these standards, no further action is required. If not, your property is required to be brought into compliance no later than August 6, 2023. There is no need to contact Fire Department upon completion as we will be re-inspecting all properties. When the Fire Department has cleared your property, you will be removed from our non-compliant list.

On August 15, 2023 at 6:00PM the El Cerrito City Council will hold a public hearing to declare those properties still not in compliance as a public nuisance. Your property is at risk of being declared a public nuisance and subject to further abatement actions. In accordance with the Government Code, you may appear before the Board at this public hearing to dispute this declaration.

If you have not done so already, please take immediate action to remove those fire hazard conditions and we thank you for your cooperation helping us make El Cerrito a more fire safe community.

Sincerely,
Chase Beckman
Chase Beckman
Fire Chief / Fire Marshal
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EL CERRITO FIRE DEPARTMENT

KENSINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
10900 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, Ca. 94530 (510)215-4450 Fire Hazard Reduction Inspection
Owner/Tenant Site Address City State Zip Code
Legal Propety Owner Mailing Address City State Zip Code APN #
ZONE 1
Zero to 30 feet from buildings, structures, decks,etc. in all portions within El Cerrito and Kensington ___ 1. Remove all dead plants, grass and weeds.
___ 2. Remove dead or dying leaves and pine needles from your yard, roof and rain gutters. ___
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___ 7. Remove or prune flammable plants and shrubs near windows. ___
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ZONE 2
___ 1. Cut or mow weeds and grass to a maximum height of 6 inches. ___
___ 3. Vacant lots in Zone 2 shall be maintained to be 30 feet wide along the property line.

COMMENTS:

Inspected by Inspection # Date Time

8. Remove vegetation and items that could catch fire from around and under decks.

9. Create a minimum 6-foot separation between trees, shrubs or vegetation and combustible materials.

10. Vacant lots in Zone 1 shall be maintained to be 10 feet wide along the property line.

Thirty to 100 feet from buildings, structures, decks, etc. for all parcels within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Zone 1 requirements shall be followed in addition to Zone 2 requirements.

2. All fire hazardous vegetation except for weeds and grass shall be cleared and maintained to a height no greater than 18 inches above the ground.

YOUR PROPERTY IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FIRE CODE.

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

6. Relocate wood piles to Zone 2 if applicable.

3. Trees shall be maintained so that no portion is closer than 10 feet from any chimney opening.

4. Trees, shrubs, bushes or other vegetation adjacent to or overhanging any structure shall be maintained free of dead limbs and other combustible matter.

5. On mature trees, limbs should be removed up to 10' above the ground. Smaller trees should be limbed to 1/3 of their height up to 6' above the ground, but in no case less than 18" from the ground.

AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.B.

ATTACHMENT 5
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City of El Cerrito Fire Hazard Reduction Guidelines
Zone 1
Zone 1 extends 30 feet from buildings, structures, decks, etc.in all portions within the City of El Cerrito including the designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity (VHFHS) Zones. Vacant lots in Zone 1 shall be maintained to be 10 feet wide along the property line. • Remove all dead plants, grass and weeds (vegetation). • Remove dead or dry leaves and pine needles from your yard, roof and rain gutters. • Trees shall be maintained so that no portion is closer than 10 feet from any chimney opening. • Trees, shrubs, bushes or other vegetation adjacent to or overhanging any structure shall be maintained free of dead limbs and other combustible matter such as vines and loose papery bark. • On mature trees, limbs should be removed up to 10’ above the ground. Smaller trees should be limbed to 1/3rd of their height up to 6’ above the ground, but in no case less than 18 inches from the ground. • Relocate wood piles to Zone 2 if applicable.
• Remove or prune flammable plants and shrubs near windows. • Remove vegetation and items that could catch fire from around and under decks. • Create a minimum 6-foot separation between trees, shrubs or vegetation and combustible materials.

Zone 2
Zone 2 extends from 30 feet to 100 feet out from buildings, structures, decks, etc. in only those areas within the City of El Cerrito designated as the Very High Fire Hazard Severity (VHFHS) Zones. Vacant lots in Zone 2 shall be maintained to be 30 feet wide along the property line. NOTE: All Zone 1 requirements shall be followed in addition to the following Zone 2 requirements:
• Cut or mow weeds and grass shall be cleared to a maximum height of 6 inches. • All fire hazardous vegetation except for weeds and grass shall be cleared and maintained to a height no greater than 18 inches above the ground.

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Fire Hazard Reduction Checklist
Zone 1 Requirements
Definition: Zone 1 extends 30 feet from buildings, structures, decks, etc.in all portions within the City of El Cerrito including the designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity (VHFHS) Zones
Remove all dead plants, grass and weeds within 30 feet of buildings, structures, decks, etc.

Remove dead or dry leaves and pine needles from your yard, roof and rain gutters Trees shall be maintained so that no portion is closer than 10 feet from any chimney opening Trees, shrubs, bushes or other vegetation adjacent to or overhanging any structure shall be maintained free of dead limbs and other combustible matter such as vines and loose papery bark On mature trees, limbs should be removed up to 10’ above the ground. Smaller trees should be limbed to 1/3rd of their height up to 6’ above the ground, but in no case less than 18” from the ground Relocate wood piles to Zone 2 if applicable
Remove or prune flammable plants and shrubs near windows Remove vegetation and items that could catch fire from around and under decks Create a minimum 6-foot separation between trees, shrubs or vegetation and combustible materials
Vacant lots in Zone 1 shall be maintained to be 10 feet wide along the property line Zone 2 Requirements
Definition: Zone 2 extends from 30 feet to 100 feet out from buildings, structures, decks, etc. in only those areas within the City of El Cerrito designated as the Very High Fire Hazard Severity (VHFHS) Zones. NOTE: All Zone 1 requirements shall be followed in addition to the following Zone 2 requirements
Cut or mow weeds and grass shall be cleared to a maximum height of 6 inches All fire hazardous vegetation except for weeds and grass shall be cleared and maintained to a height no greater than 18 inches above the ground
Vacant lots in Zone 2 shall be maintained to be 30 feet wide along the property line To find out if your property is located within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, go to : https://egis.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ/ On the upper left hand side, click on the bottom icon for Address Search.

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Attachment 7

CITY OF EL CERRITO
10900 San Pablo Avenue  El Cerrito  CA  94530
(510) 215-4457  FAX (510) 232-4917  [email protected] August 16, 2023
Parcel Number: XXXXX
Property Address: XXXXX , El Cerrito, CA 94530
Property Owner: XXXX
Property Owner’s Address: XXXXX

NOTICE TO DESTROY WEEDS AND REMOVE

RUBBISH, REFUSE AND OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
On August 15, 2023 the El Cerrito City Council declared that your property in the City of El Cerrito, designated above by address and parcel number, constitutes a public nuisance because of the presence of weeds, rubbish, litter or other flammable material which creates a fire hazard, a menace to the public health, or is otherwise noxious or dangerous.

A previous notice was sent to you informing you of the August 15, 2023 hearing and further informing you of your obligation to remove the weeds, rubbish, refuse and other flammable material from your property. If you do not immediately abate these nuisance conditions, the City will do so and the costs for removal of the weeds, rubbish, refuse and other flammable material will be assessed against your property as a lien and special assessment. These removal costs shall then be collected in the time and in the manner of ordinary municipal taxes.

You will not receive any further notices from the City prior to this removal. The City shall perform this removal either through its own staff or through private contract sometime between the dates of September 15, 2023 to September 25, 2023. It is impossible to predict what it will cost the City to remove these nuisance conditions from your property. The costs depend on the severity of those conditions. In past years these abatement costs have sometimes exceeded $8,000 per parcel for those parcels with severe nuisance conditions The City Council will conduct a public hearing on October 3, 2023 to confirm the cost of the abatement work performed on your property. The meeting will be held both via teleconference and in the El Cerrito City Council Chambers at 10890 San Pablo Avenue in El Cerrito at 6:00 p.m. Please refer to the agenda for meeting information at www.elcerrito.org/CouncilMeetingMaterials. During this public hearing you will be given the opportunity to voice objections regarding the report and the assessment of the abatement costs for your property. At this hearing you will also be given the opportunity to object, protest and/or present evidence to support your arguments.

If you have any questions, contact the El Cerrito Fire Department at 10900 San Pablo Avenue.

The phone number is (510) 215-4457.

Chase Beckman
Chase Beckman
Fire Marshal
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 8.C.

Date: August 15, 2023
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Aissia Ashoori, Housing Manager; Sean Moss, Planning Manager; Melanie Mintz, Community Development Director, Community Development Department
Subject: Adoption of the 2023-2031 6th Cycle Housing Element Update

ACTION PROPOSED
Conduct a public hearing and consider adoption of a Resolution amending the El Cerrito General Plan to repeal the 2015-2023 Housing Element and adopt an amended Housing Element for the period of 2023-2031, including consideration of an addendum to the 1999 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR), 2014 San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan EIR and 2022 San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Supplemental EIR, for certification to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

BACKGROUND
The Housing Element (Element) is one of seven mandatory elements (topic areas) in a local jurisdiction's General Plan and must be approved by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). State law (Senate Bill 375) requires jurisdictions in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area, including El Cerrito, to update their Housing Element based on an eight-year planning period (e.g. 2015-2023; 2023-2031.) The 6th Cycle Housing Element covers the planning period of January 31, 2023 – January 31, 2031. The Housing Element reflects the vision, opportunities, and priorities of the El Cerrito community.

The Housing Element is a plan for the City to be able to accommodate its fair share of the regional housing need for people of all income levels and addresses and responds to several specific State statutory requirements. As part of the State mandated Housing Element, HCD identifies the Regional Housing Needs Determination (RHND) and sets the number of homes that will need to be created to meet the housing needs at all income levels across the nine-county Bay Area region. Subsequently, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) is tasked with developing the methodology of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) to allocate housing units to all jurisdictions within the region. Once a jurisdiction receives its final RHNA from ABAG, it must revise the Housing Element of its General Plan and update zoning ordinances, as necessary, to accommodate its portion of the region's housing needs. All jurisdictions are also required to report their progress to HCD annually as part of the annual progress report on the General Plan.

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On December 16, 2021, ABAG adopted the Final RHNA Plan: San Francisco Bay Area, 2023-2031. The San Francisco Bay Area region was assigned 441,176 using four levels of affordability based on the Area Median Income (AMI). El Cerrito was assigned 1,391 units, with 38% being affordable units, for the current 6th Cycle Housing Element, as shown in Table 1 by income category. For context, the City’s 2015-23 RHNA allocation is also included in Table 1.

Table 1: El Cerrito, 6th Cycle RHNA by Income Category
Income Category 2015-2022 RHNA 2023-2031 RHNA
Very Low (<50% AMI) 100 334
Low (50% - 80% AMI) 63 192
Moderate (80% - 120% AMI) 69 241
Above moderate (>120%) 166 624
Total 398 1391
Community Engagement & Public Participation
In January 2022, the City Council authorized a contract award to Ascent Environmental, Inc. (Ascent) to assist with the preparation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element. City staff and Ascent began development of the Housing Element update in early 2022 and conducted a comprehensive community engagement and outreach strategy as required by the Government Code to assist in informing the 6th Cycle Housing Element process.

This strategy included a series of community meetings, workshops, and surveys, as summarized in Table 2. The survey was provided in English, Spanish, and Chinese and posted in civic locations as well as on social media, with a total of 215 responses.

Meeting materials are linked below, and survey results will be discussed further in the presentation and available in Draft Housing Element, Appendix B - Community Engagement lists all the activities that have occurred to date. Feedback received throughout the ongoing community engagement and outreach process has assisted staff and the consulting team in revising the Draft Housing Element and related policies/programs.

Table 2: Housing Element Meeting Schedule
Meeting Date
Community Workshop#1 April 26, 2022
Community Survey April 7 – July 8, 2022
Community Workshop#2 August 1, 2022
City Council Meeting August 16, 2022
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Draft Housing Element
After receiving community input, the City and Ascent prepared a public review draft Housing Element that is published on the project page www.elcerrito.org/HousingElement2023. As required by law, the public review period extended for 30 days (July 29, 2022 – August 29, 2022). During this time, the City Council also reviewed the Housing Element on August 16, 2022. After receiving public feedback, amendments were made to a red-line version incorporating public comments and the revised Housing Element was submitted to HCD on September 16, 2022. HCD’s initial 90-day review period concluded on December 12, 2022, and HCD provided comments requesting revisions to the Housing Element. City staff and Ascent prepared a revised draft Housing Element in response to HCD’s comments that were circulated for public review between March 9, 2023 – March 16, 2023, and no comments were received.

Further revisions to the Housing Element were submitted to HCD on March 17, 2023 and additional comments were provided to the City on May 19, 2023. City staff and Ascent prepared a third revision to the Housing Element Update in response to HCD’s comments that were circulated for public review again between June 8, 2023 – June 15, 2023, and no comments were received. The City submitted updated revisions to HCD on June 15, 2023, for a third review period of 60-days. On July 17, 2023, HCD met with City staff and Ascent to discuss third round comments/revisions. After the meeting, Ascent and staff prepared the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update Errata Sheet, dated July 19, 2023, to address HCD's comments. During the public review period between July 19 - July 26, 2023, there was one public comment received. In consideration of the public comment received, the City revised the 2023-2031 Housing Element Errata Sheet and submitted it to HCD for review on July 27, 2023.

A summary of actions, including supporting documents, is detailed in Table 3.

Table 3: Housing Element Submittal and Review Schedule
Action Date
Public Review Draft Housing Element July 29 – August 29 City Council Meeting August 16, 2022
Revised Draft Housing Element to HCD September 16, 2023 (initial submittal)
HCD Response December 12, 2022
Public Review Draft Housing Element March 9, 2023 – March 16, 2023 Revised Draft Housing Element to HCD March 17, 2023 (second submittal)
HCD Response May 19, 2023
Public Review Draft Housing Element June 8, 2023 - June 15, 2023 Revised Draft Housing Element to HCD June 15, 2023 (third submittal) Agenda Packet Page 104 of 595
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HCD Prelim Response July 17, 2023
Public Review Draft Housing Element
(Errata Sheet)
July 19, 2023 - July 27, 2023
2023-2031 Housing Element Update
Errata Sheet to HCD
July 27, 2023 (fourth submittal)
HCD Conditional Approval Letter July 27, 2023
The Housing Element was presented to the Planning Commission at a July 27, 2023 special meeting. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council move forward with adoption of the Housing Element, with a modification to Program H-4.B, as documented in Planning Commission Resolution 2023-04 (Attachment 4):

Program H-4.B: To accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities and provide a streamlined permit review process, the City shall update reasonable accommodation procedures in Chapter 19.37 of the City’s Municipal Code to ensure persons with disabilities have a streamlined and objective process for requesting modification to any policy, rule, or procedure that presents a barrier to obtaining and retaining equal housing opportunity. The City shall post information on reasonable accommodation procedures prominently on the City website and at the public counter.

Revision Process
The draft Housing Element (Attachment 2) is a clean version that has incorporated revisions responding to comments from the public and HCD throughout the process. All previous revisions are shown in track changes (initial version) and highlights (additional revisions) in Table 3. The last round of revisions is available in the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update Errata Sheet, submitted to HCD on July 27, 2023. Upon review, HCD issued a Conditional Approval Letter (Attachment 4) to El Cerrito's draft Housing Element, acknowledging that it meets all statutory requirements.

ANALYSIS
Consistency with Other City Plans and Policies
The Housing Element Update also considers other City policies and programs that advance the City’s General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan (Plan). The Plan plays a key role in supporting the State’s regional housing goals by substantially increasing housing opportunities available to the community. Beginning in 2019, staff kicked off an update to the Specific Plan (www.elcerrito.org/SPASP) which included the preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the Plan area. The SEIR analysis was based upon a development capacity of 2,500 new residential units and 100,000 square feet of net new commercial space. The SEIR and Plan update were adopted by the City Council on December 6, 2022. The Plan update is an important component of the Housing Element as it will create additional development capacity to provide substantial sites to be included in the Housing Element sites inventory and contribute towards achieving RHNA goals. Based on the adoption of Agenda Packet Page 105 of 595
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the Plan, The Housing Element is not proposing to rezone any parcels at this time.

However, over the 2023-2031 cycle, staff will undertake several policy considerations as listed in Chapter 7, Housing Plan.

Housing Element Components
The 2023-2031 Housing Element (Attachment 2) analyzes conditions and identifies goals, objectives, policies, and action programs that directly address the housing needs of El Cerrito in consideration with RHNA goals. There are multiple components within the Housing Element that includes the Chapters listed below as well as the Appendices.

1. Chapter 1 - Introduction: This chapter includes an introduction to the Housing Element, an overview of the organization of the Housing Element, a description of general plan consistency, and a summary of community participation.

2. Chapter 2 – Housing Needs Assessment: This chapter analyzes population and demographic profiles; employment trends; population growth trends; household characteristics; special housing needs; housing stock characteristics; housing costs and affordability; unsheltered population; and assisted housing at risk of conversion.

3. Chapter 3 – Assessment of Fair Housing: This chapter provides an analysis of fair housing issues and practices in El Cerrito, including patterns of integration and segregation, disparities in access to opportunity, and disproportionate housing needs. It also examines the relationship between the sites inventory and its potential impact on fair housing issues in the City. The chapter also includes a summary of strategies to affirmatively further fair housing.

4. Chapter 4 - Sites Inventory: This chapter identifies opportunities for housing production to meet the City’s fair share of regional housing needs, as determined by the RHNA. It includes a description of the City’s RHNA and the results of the inventory of sites within the city that are suitable for residential development during the eight-year planning period.

5. Chapter 5 - Constraints Analysis: This chapter analyzes potential constraints on the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing, including governmental constraints like land use controls, permits and processing procedures, fees, and zoning for a variety of housing types as well as nongovernmental constraints such as land and development costs and the availability of financing.

6. Chapter 6 – Energy Conservation, Climate Action and Sustainability: This chapter analyzes opportunities to encourage energy-saving features, energysaving materials, and energy efficient systems and design for residential development.

7. Chapter 7 – Housing Plan: This chapter establishes goals, policies, and implementation programs that will provide direction to help the City meet its housing goals.

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Appendices:

A. Evaluation of Previous (2015-2023) Housing Element: This appendix summarizes the City’s accomplishments during the previous (2015-2023) Housing Element planning period and evaluates each of the previous programs.

B. Community Engagement: This appendix includes a record of all feedback and comments received as part of community engagement for the Housing Element process, including meeting flyers, online survey results, responses to live polling during community workshops, and all other comments submitted during the community workshops.

C. BART TOD Housing Element Letter: This appendix includes a copy of the letter sent by BART to all Bay Area jurisdictions on March 7, 2022, related to the inclusion of BART land in the sites inventory.

The above Chapters will be covered in detail during the presentation to the City Council.

However, staff would like to highlight three key Chapters in this report:

Chapter 3 - Assessment of Fair Housing
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) is a new component of the Housing Element required in 2018 as part of AB 686. Pursuant to AB 686, affirmatively furthering fair housing means taking “meaningful actions, in addition to combating discrimination, which overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics” and is Federally mandated by the 1968 Fair Housing Act. The City is deeply committed to undertaking actions that AFFH for our community. The four main AFFH elements that all jurisdictions need to incorporate into Housing Element updates are:
• Addressing significant disparities in housing needs and in access to opportunity, and
• Replacing segregated living patterns with truly integrated and balanced living patterns, and
• Transforming racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty into areas of opportunity, and
• Fostering and maintaining compliance with civil rights and fair housing laws.

Chapter 4 - Sites Inventory
This Sites Inventory analyzes parcels/sites within the City that are suitable for residential development in consideration of current zoning designations. There are numerous variables used to determine site capacity on both vacant and underutilized sites. This analysis supports the RHNA allocation of 1,391 new housing units – of which 38% are targeted at very low- and low-income households – during the 2023-31 planning period.

To demonstrate that the City can accommodate the number of units assigned by ABAG as part of the RHNA allocation process, the City is relying on a mix of approved, but not yet constructed sites and future opportunity sites. Approved sites, as listed in Table 4-2, Agenda Packet Page 107 of 595
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include projects like Mayfair-Affordable, El Cerrito Plaza Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), The Civic, and The Lexington projects within the Plan area. In total, 1,712 units are included in the approved projects category.

To meet the remaining RHNA and account for a buffer, capacity for an additional 1,164 units is included in the sites inventory on vacant and underutilized sites and 89 in the projected number of accessory dwelling units. In total, the capacity identified in the Draft Housing Element is 2,965 detailed in Table 4-8 below. Figure 4-1 - Site Inventory Map - illustrates the site locations based on zoning designations.

Table 4-8 Sites Inventory Capacity Summary, El Cerrito (2023-2031) Lower Moderate Above
Moderate
Total
RHNA 526 241 624 1,391
Approved and Planned Projects 494 611 607 1,712
Vacant and Underutilized Sites within
San Pablo Ave Specific Plan
497 315 218 1,030
Citywide Vacant and Underutilized
Sites
0 0 134 134
Accessory Dwelling Unit Projection 53 27 9 89
Total Capacity 1,044 953 968 2,965
Surplus 518 712 344 1574
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One final note as it relates to site availability and capacity, while the City has undertaken many actions to support housing, it is important to remember that new construction is driven by market conditions and includes various economic factors such as financing/funding, land/construction costs and feasibility. Many of the City’s new housing options over the 2023-31 period will be constructed at the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station as part of its proposed mixed-used transit-oriented development with a range of 700-800 units at all income levels. In addition, Phase II of Mayfair is expected to break ground in 2024 and, once delivered, will provide 69 affordable units. The yearover-year increase in ADUs, from 16 in 2018 to 25 in 2021, will also provide new housing options.

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income levels” (Government Code Section 65583.2(a)). The phrase “land suitable for residential development” in Government Code Section 65583(a)(3) includes all of the following:
• Vacant sites zoned for residential use;
• Vacant sites zoned for nonresidential use that allow residential development; and • Underutilized sites that have zoning that allows residential development and are capable of being developed at a higher density.

Under State Law, the established density default is calculated at 30 units per acre for lower-income units in the City. However, given that the City has a variety of zoning districts that allow 30 units per acre and above, the average density of recently approved housing across the City is approximately 158 units per acre. As noted in Chapter 4.5.1.5 - Sites within the SPASP, the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan does not establish maximum densities, given the form-based code that provides regulations within the Plan area. Therefore, the base density assumption within the Plan area assumes 168 units per acre.

Although El Cerrito was largely built in the 1930’s-1960’s, and lacked housing production in the decades after, much of our new housing will occur on underutilized nonvacant sites within the Specific Plan area. Some examples of completed projects built on non-vacant sites with existing uses are detailed below in Table 4-5.

Chapter 7 – Housing Plan
Chapter 7 establishes the goals, policies and implementation programs in the 2023-31 Housing Element that strive to produce, protect, and preserve housing. Goals are longrange, broad, and comprehensive targets that describe future outcomes in El Cerrito in consideration of community input. A policy is a specific instructional guideline that seeks to promote goals. Together, goals and policies are implemented through a series of Agenda Packet Page 110 of 595
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programs that identify specific, quantifiable actions the City will undertake during the 6th cycle planning period. There are a variety of new key programs that are being considered in the 2023-31 Housing Element listed below by category. The full list of policies and programs is contained in Chapter 7. Many of these actions will require further community collaboration as part of implementation.

H1: Accelerate Housing Production
• Program H-1.A. Maintain Sites Inventory
• Program H-1.B. Promote Mixed-use Development and Amenities in San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Area
• Program H-1.C. Accessory Dwelling Unit Tools and Resources • Program H.1.D Objective Design Standards
• Program H-1.E. Zoning to Expand Housing Choice in Single-family Neighborhoods
• Program H.1.F. Facilitate Development of Pipeline Projects • Program H.1.G. SB 35 Ministerial Approval Procedure
• Program H.1.H. Monitor Land Controls
H2: Support Affordable and Special Needs Housing
• Program H-2.A. Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance
• Program H-2.B. Affordable Housing Trust Fund Priorities • Program H-2.C. New Local Sources of Affordable Housing Funding • Program H.2.D. Assist in Affordable Housing Development • Program H-2.E. Develop Mixed Income Housing and Amenities on BART Lands • Program H-2.F. Coordinate Transportation Projects with Affordable Housing • Program H-2.G. Shelter and Housing Solutions for Persons Experiencing Homelessness Program H-2.H. Zoning Amendments for Special Needs Housing • Program H-2.I. State Density Bonus
• Program H-2.J. Affordable Housing and Places of Assembly • Program H-2.K. Infrastructure Priority for Affordable Housing H3: Conserve Exiting Housing and Prevent Displacement
• Program H-3.A. Residential Rental Inspection
• Program H-3.C. Tenant Protections
H4: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
• Program H-4.B. Reasonable Accommodation Procedures
• Program H-4.C. Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program
• Program H-4.D. Community Opportunity to Purchase Act
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• Program H-4.E. Home Match Contra Costa
• Program H-4.F. Community Engagement and Capacity Building General Plan Safety Element
Recent legislation requires that all cities review and update, as necessary, their Safety Element every eight years. Additional efforts are required to be undertaken to update the City’s Safety Element. City staff anticipates releasing an RFP in Summer-Fall 2023 to kick-off this update. The Safety Element will include cross-coordination efforts with other Departments, including Police and Fire, to identify and address potential hazards such as wildfire, seismic, geologic, and flood risks. Climate adaptation and resiliency strategies are also considered.

Schedule & Next Steps
Following the City Council's consideration, staff will submit the adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element to HCD for certification, subject to a 60-day review period with certification anticipated in October 2023.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
The Housing Element will assist the City in implementing the following goals of the Strategic Plan:

Goal A: Deliver Exemplary Government Services;
Goal B: Achieve Long-Term Financial Sustainability;
Goal C: Deepen a Sense of Place and Community Identity; and Goal F: Foster Environmental Sustainability Citywide.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines describes the conditions under which a Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) or Negative Declaration should be prepared. Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines states that an addendum to an EIR or Negative Declaration may be prepared if minor technical changes are needed to the environmental document and none of the conditions described in Section 15162 have occurred.

Based on this criteria, and the results of the EIR conformity evaluation in Attachment 4, the City has determined that an addendum to the 1999 General Plan EIR, the 2014 San Pablo Specific Plan EIR, and the 2022 San Pablo Specific Plan update SEIR is the appropriate CEQA document for the Housing Element Update. The EIR conformity evaluation is intended to review relevant environmental topic areas for any changes in circumstances or the substantial new information as defined under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 (stated above), as compared to the environmental impacts identified in the certified EIR prepared for the General Plan and the certified SEIR prepared for the San Pablo Specific Plan Update.

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In brief, the proposed Housing Element Update does not include any increase in development capacity beyond what is identified in the 1999 General Plan and 2022 San Pablo Specific Plan Update. In addition, the goals, policies, and programs in the Housing Element Updates have been reviewed and implementation would not result in any substantial adverse physical changes to the environment. For these reasons, impacts related to implementation of the Housing Element would not be more severe than the level of impacts associated with the 1999 General Plan and San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan and Update, and there would be no new or more severe significant impact associated with the Housing Element.

The Addendum to the City of El Cerrito 1999 General Plan EIR, and 2014 San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan EIR and 2022 San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan SEIR for the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan for the City of El Cerrito Sixth Cycle (2023-2031) Housing Element Update is included as Attachment 3.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Completion of the 6th Cycle 2022-2030 Housing Element Update is fully grant funded. In 2020, HCD issued an award to the City in the amount of $150,000 under the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant Program. This funding source is intended to assist jurisdictions in the preparation and adoption of planning documents to facilitate compliance in implementing the sixth cycle of the Housing Element Update/RHNA.

Future policy considerations, including program implementation, may require City Council budget approval.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. 2023-2031 Final Housing Element

3. Addendum to the 1999 General Plan, 2014 San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan (SPASP) EIR and 2022 SPASP SEIR for the 2023-2031 Housing Element

4. Planning Commission Resolution PC2023-04

5. Department of Housing and Community Development Conditional Approval Agenda Packet Page 113 of 595
RESOLUTION 2023-XX

A RESOLUTION OF EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL ADOPTINGTHE CITY OF EL CERRITO SIXTH CYCLE (2023-2031) HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE HOUSING ELEMENT LAW.

WHEREAS, State law requires cities to revise the housing elements of their General Plans periodically and Bay Area housing elements are due by January 31, 2023, for the 2023 to 2031 planning period. The City submitted the Draft Housing Element to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on September 16, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the legislature recently adopted the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (SB 330) which states that “In 2018, California ranked 49th out of the 50 states in housing units per capita… California needs an estimated 180,000 additional homes annually to keep up with population growth, and the Governor has called for 3.5 million new homes to be built over 7 years”; and
WHEREAS, State Housing Element Law (Government Code Sections 65580 et seq.) requires that the City Council adopt a Housing Element for the eight-year period 2023-2031 to accommodate the City of El Cerrito (City) regional housing need allocation (RHNA) of 1,391 housing units, comprised of 334 very- very-low income units, 192 lowincome units, 241 moderate-income units, and 624 above moderate-income units; and WHEREAS, to comply with State Housing Element Law, El Cerrito has prepared Housing Element Update 2023-2031 (the Housing Element); and WHEREAS, as provided in Government Code Section 65350 et. seq., the Housing Element constitutes a General Plan Amendment; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the El Cerrito General Plan was updated in 1999, and updated in 2015 with the Housing Element General Plan EIR (Addendum) was prepared for the Housing Element; and WHEREAS, on September 22, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution 2014- 50, certifying the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the San Pablo Specific Plan to promote new high-density and mixed use in transit-oriented development for all income levels; and
WHEREAS, on September 22, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution 2014- 51, adopting a General Plan Amendment for the San Pablo Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 2014-06, rezoning properties within the San Pablo Specific Plan; and
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WHEREAS, on December 6, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-90, certifying a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) the Plan Update, adopting environmental impact findings, making findings regarding alternatives, adopting a statement of overriding considerations, and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. On the same date, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022- 91 amending the General Plan; and Resolution 2022-92 approving the Plan Update. On December 6, 2022, the City Council introduced and on December 20, 2022, adopted Ordinance 22-5 rezoning properties for conforming with the amended General Plan and the Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared the Housing Element in accordance with State Housing Element Law; and
WHEREAS, State law requires that the City take meaningful steps to promote and affirmatively further fair housing (Gov. Code Section 65583(c)(5)); and WHEREAS, State law requires that the City make zoning available for all types of housing, including multifamily housing (Gov. Code Sections 65583.2 and 65583(c)); and WHEREAS, the Housing Element must be adopted to comply with State law, accommodate the RHNA, affirmatively further fair housing, and facilitate and encourage a variety of housing types for all income levels, including multifamily housing (Gov.

Code Sections 65583.2 and 65583(c)); and
WHEREAS, the City conducted extensive community outreach regarding the Housing Element over the last 18 months using a variety of approaches, including two virtual workshops, a web-based survey in three languages, posting of flyers at various civic locations as well as faith-based organizations, and notices were sent to all interested parties when revisions to the Housing Element were posted to the website; and
WHEREAS, on August 16, 2023, the City Council provided input on the draft Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code Section 65585 (b), on September 16, 2022 the City submitted the draft Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for its review; and WHEREAS, on December 12, 2022, the City received a letter from HCD providing its findings regarding the draft Housing Element; and WHEREAS, the City revised the Housing Element based on the comments received from HCD; and
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WHEREAS, on March 9, 2023, the City posted a second revised draft Housing Element and annotated response letter to HCD on the City’s website; and WHEREAS, on March 17, 2023, the City submitted a revised draft Housing Element and response letter to HCD for its review; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2023, the City received a letter from HCD providing its findings regarding the revised draft Housing Element; and WHEREAS, on June 8, 2023, the City posted a third revised draft Housing Element and annotated response letter to HCD on the City’s website; and WHEREAS, on June 15, 2023, the City submitted the draft Housing Element and response letter to HCD for its review; and
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2023, the City posted an Errata to the City’s website showing additional revisions, and submitted the revisions to HCD for review on July 27, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2023, the City received a letter from HCD providing a conditional approval to El Cerrito’s draft Housing Element; and WHEREAS, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an Addendum to the 1999 El Cerrito General Plan EIR, the 2014 San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan EIR, and the 2022 San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan SEIR has been prepared for the 2023- 2031 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the El Cerrito Planning Commission held a duly and properly noticed public hearing on July 27, 2023, to solicit public comments and review and consider the El Cerrito Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, that the Planning Commission of the City of El Cerrito through Resolution 2023-04 recommends the City Council adopt a resolution repealing the 2015-2023 Housing Element in its entirety and approving the 2023-2031 Housing Element with the modification that Program H-4.B be modified as follows:
“To accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities and provide a streamlined permit review process, the City shall update reasonable accommodation procedures in Chapter 19.37 of the City’s Municipal Code to ensure persons with disabilities have a streamlined and objective process for requesting modification to any policy, rule, or procedure that presents a barrier to obtaining and retaining equal housing opportunity. The City shall post information on reasonable accommodation procedures prominently on the City website and Agenda Packet Page 116 of 595
at the public counter”; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that, based on substantial evidence in the record:

1. The proposed General Plan amendment is in the public interest because the amendment will further the goals and policies of the General Plan to promote a mix of housing types and affordability throughout the city that meets the needs of existing and future residents.

2. The proposed 2023-2031 Housing Element is internally consistent and is consistent with the remainder of the General Plan and is consistent with the City’s other adopted plans.

3. As required by Government Code Section 65585(e), the City has considered the findings made by the HCD included in the letters to the City dated December 12, 2022, and May 19, 2023, consistent with Government Code Section 65585(f), and has changed the Housing Element in response to the findings of the Department to substantially comply with the requirements of State Housing Element Law as interpreted by HCD.

4. Based on the comments from HCD and the City’s responses to those comments, the 2023-2031 Housing Element is in substantial compliance with State Housing Element Law.

5. The City Council has considered the General Plan EIR Addendum which is attached to the staff report for this item and hereby incorporated by reference and finds that (i) the 2023-2031 El Cerrito Housing Element update does not result in substantial changes to the General Plan that would require major revisions to the 1999 General Plan EIR, the 2014 San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan EIR, or the 2022 San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan SEIR due to the involvement of new significant effects or an increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects, (ii) there are no substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the 2023-2031 El Cerrito Housing Element update will be undertaken which will require major revisions to the 1999 General Plan EIR, the 2014 San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan EIR, or the 2022 San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan SEIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects, and (iii) there is no new information of substantial importance which would result in the 2023-2031 El Cerrito Housing Element creating new significant environmental impacts, an increase in the severity of previously identified environmental impacts, a previously infeasible mitigation measure being feasible, or different mitigation measures or alternatives than those previously considered in the 1999 General Plan Agenda Packet Page 117 of 595
EIR, the 2014 San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan EIR, or the 2022 San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan SEIR substantially reducing one or more significant effects on the environment and that therefore no supplemental or subsequent EIR is required under CEQA Guidelines section 15162.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that that the City Council of the City of El Cerrito hereby approves the 2023-2031 Housing Element and repeals the 2015-2023 Housing Element in its entirety; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to file all necessary material with the Department of Housing and Community Development for the Department to find that the Housing Element is in conformance with State Housing Element Law and is further directed and authorized to make all nonsubstantive changes to the Housing Element to make it internally consistent or to address any non substantive changes or amendments requested by the Department to achieve certification. Such changes by the City Manager shall not change the policy of the City or include any legislative action.

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

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on August 15, 2023 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 .
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Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Lisa Motoyama, Mayor
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
CHAPTER 1 | INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................ 1-1

1.1 Consistency with State Law.............................................................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Housing Element Organization ....................................................................................................................................1-2

1.3 General Plan Consistency ...............................................................................................................................................1-2

1.4 Relationship to Other Plans and Programs ..............................................................................................................1-3

1.5 Public Participation ...........................................................................................................................................................1-4 CHAPTER 2 | HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT ..................................................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Population and Demographic Profile.........................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Employment Trends ........................................................................................................................................................ 2-7

2.3 Household Characteristics........................................................................................................................................... 2-13

2.4 Special Housing Needs.................................................................................................................................................2-23

2.5 Housing Stock Characteristics....................................................................................................................................2-32

2.6 Housing Costs and Affordability ...............................................................................................................................2-36

2.7 Assisted Housing at Risk of Conversion .................................................................................................................2-40 CHAPTER 3 | ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING ................................................................................................................................3-1

3.1 Introduction and Overview of AB 686........................................................................................................................3-1

3.2 Historical Context.............................................................................................................................................................3-2

3.3 Fair Housing Enforcement.............................................................................................................................................3-4

3.4 Integration and Segregation .......................................................................................................................................3-11

3.5 Racially and Ethnically Concentrated Areas ..........................................................................................................3-32

3.6 Access to Opportunities...............................................................................................................................................3-36

3.7 Disproportionate Needs...............................................................................................................................................3-55

3.8 Assessment of Sites Inventory and Fair Housing .................................................................................................3-71

3.9 Fair Housing Issues, Contributing Factors, and Actions....................................................................................3-97 CHAPTER 4 | SITES INVENTORY ........................................................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................................4-1

4.2 Regional Housing Needs Allocation...........................................................................................................................4-1

4.3 Planned and Approved Residential Projects...........................................................................................................4-2

4.4 Affordability Analysis of Market Rate Apartments................................................................................................4-6

4.5 Vacant and Underutilized Sites Inventory................................................................................................................4-6

4.6 Projection of Accessory Dwelling Units .................................................................................................................. 4-17

4.7 RHNA Summary.............................................................................................................................................................. 4-17 CHAPTER 5 | CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS ..............................................................................................................................................5-1

5.1 Potential Governmental Constraints...........................................................................................................................5-1

5.2 Non-Governmental Constraints ................................................................................................................................5-34

5.3 Developer Input on Constraints ................................................................................................................................5-39 CHAPTER 6 | ENERGY CONSERVATION, CLIMATE ACTION, AND SUSTAINABILITY ...............................................................6-1

6.1 Energy Efficiency Building Requirements..................................................................................................................6-1

6.2 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs ......................................................................................................6-2 CHAPTER 7 | HOUSING PLAN................................................................................................................................................................ 7-1

7.1 Funding Resources............................................................................................................................................................7-1

7.2 Goals, Policies, and Implementation Programs ..................................................................................................... 7-2

7.3 Quantified Objectives ....................................................................................................................................................7-18 Agenda Packet Page 120 of 595
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APPENDICES
Appendix A – Evaluation
Appendix B – Community Engagement
Appendix C – BART TOD Housing Element Letter

FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Survey Responses to “Have you or are you experiencing any of the following housing issues?”....................1-6 Figure 1-2: Survey Responses to “What do you feel is the most significant housing problem facing El Cerrito residents?”......................................................................................................................................................................................1-6 Figure 1-3: Survey Responses to “How much of your gross income (before taxes) do you spend on housing costs (rent, mortgage payments, etc.) each month?”.....................................................................................................1-7 Figure 2-1: Regional Population Trends, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, and Bay Area, 1990-2020..................................2-1 Figure 2-2: Population by Age, El Cerrito, 2019 ......................................................................................................................................2-3 Figure 2-3: Population by Race and Ethnicity*, El Cerrito, 2000-2019 ............................................................................................2-5 Figure 2-4: Senior and Youth Population by Race*, El Cerrito, 2019 ...............................................................................................2-6 Figure 2-5: Jobs in El Cerrito (2002-2018)................................................................................................................................................. 2-7 Figure 2-6: Resident Employment by Industry, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, Bay Area, 2019.........................................2-8 Figure 2-7: Workers by Earnings as Place of Work and Place of Residence, El Cerrito, 2019.................................................2-9 Figure 2-8: Jobs: Household Ratio, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, and Bay Area, 2002-2018......................................... 2-10 Figure 2-9: Average Unemployment Rates, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, and Bay Area, 2010-2021 ..........................2-11 Figure 2-10: Households by Type, El Cerrito, 2015-2019.................................................................................................................... 2-13 Figure 2-11: Housing Tenure, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, and the Bay Area, 2015-2019 ............................................. 2-14 Figure 2-12: Housing Tenure by Housing Type, El Cerrito, 2015-2019.......................................................................................... 2-15 Figure 2-13: Housing Tenure by Age, El Cerrito, 2015-2019 ............................................................................................................. 2-15 Figure 2-14: Housing Tenure by Race*, El Cerrito, 2015-2019.......................................................................................................... 2-16 Figure 2-15: Households by Income Level, El Cerrito, 2017............................................................................................................... 2-18 Figure 2-16: Household Income Level by Tenure, El Cerrito, 2017 ................................................................................................. 2-18 Figure 2-17: Overcrowding by Tenure and Severity ............................................................................................................................ 2-19 Figure 2-18: Overcrowding by Income Level, El Cerrito.....................................................................................................................2-20 Figure 2-19: Cost Burden by Tenure, El Cerrito, 2015-2019............................................................................................................... 2-21 Figure 2-20: Cost Burden by Race and Ethnicity, El Cerrito, 2015-2019........................................................................................ 2-21 Figure 2-21: Disability by Type, El Cerrito, 2019.....................................................................................................................................2-25 Figure 2-22: Female-Headed Households by Poverty Status, El Cerrito, 2019...........................................................................2-27 Figure 2-23: Household Size by Tenure ..................................................................................................................................................2-28 Figure 2-24: Housing Units by Number of Bedrooms........................................................................................................................2-28 Figure 2-25: Racial Demographics of the Homeless Population, Contra Costa County, 2019..............................................2-30 Figure 2-26: Farm Labor, Contra Costa County, 2002-2017 ............................................................................................................. 2-31 Figure 2-27: Housing Type Trends, El Cerrito, 2010 and 2020.........................................................................................................2-32 Figure 2-28: Housing Units by Year Built, El Cerrito, 2019.................................................................................................................2-33 Figure 2-29: Vacant Units by Type, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, and Bay Area, 2019 ....................................................2-34 Agenda Packet Page 121 of 595
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Figure 2-30: Substandard Housing Issues, El Cerrito, 2019...............................................................................................................2-35 Figure 2-31: Home Values of Owner-Occupied Units, El Cerrito, 2015-2019 ..............................................................................2-36 Figure 2-32: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI).......................................................................................................................................2-37 Figure 2-33: Contract Rents for Renter-Occupied Units, El Cerrito, 2015-2019 .........................................................................2-38 Figure 2-34: Median Contract Rent, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, and Bay Area, 2009-2019.......................................2-38 Figure 3-1: Racial Demographics in Contra Costa County, 2018..................................................................................................... 3-12 Figure 3-2: Racial Demographics in El Cerrito, 2018............................................................................................................................ 3-14 Figure 3-3: Distribution of Population with a Disability in Contra Costa County, 2019........................................................... 3-18 Figure 3-4: Distribution of Population with a Disability in El Cerrito, 2019.................................................................................. 3-19 Figure 3-5: Distribution of Percentage of Children in Married-Couple Households in Contra Costa County, 2019.........3-20 Figure 3-6: Distribution of Percentage of Children in Female-Headed, No-Spouse or No-Partner Households in Contra Costa County, 2019............................................................................................................................................... 3-21 Figure 3-7: Percent of Children in Married-Couple Households by Tract in El Cerrito, 2019................................................3-22 Figure 3-8: Percent of Children in Female-Headed Households by Tract in El Cerrito, 2019 ...............................................3-23 Figure 3-9: Distribution of Population with Low to Moderate Income Levels in Contra Costa County, 2015.................3-24 Figure 3-10: Median Household Income in Contra Costa County, 2019 ......................................................................................3-25 Figure 3-11: Distribution of Population with Low to Moderate Income Levels in El Cerrito, 2015.......................................3-26 Figure 3-12: Median Household Income in El Cerrito, 2019..............................................................................................................3-27 Figure 3-13: Residential Zoning in the Bay Area, 2018........................................................................................................................3-30 Figure 3-14: Residential Zoning in El Cerrito, 2018............................................................................................................................... 3-31 Figure 3-15: R/ECAPs in Contra Costa County, 2013 ...........................................................................................................................3-32 Figure 3-16: Expanded R/ECAPs in Contra Costa County..................................................................................................................3-33 Figure 3-17: R/ECAPs in El Cerrito, 2013...................................................................................................................................................3-34 Figure 3-18: Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence in Contra Costa County .......................................................................3-35 Figure 3-19: Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence in El Cerrito ..............................................................................................3-36 Figure 3-20: Composite Score of TCAC Opportunity Areas in Contra Costa County, 2021..................................................3-39 Figure 3-21: TCAC Composite Scores in El Cerrito, 2021...................................................................................................................3-40 Figure 3-22: TCAC Opportunity Areas’ Education Score in Contra Costa County, 2021........................................................ 3-41 Figure 3-23: TCAC Opportunity Areas’ Education Score in El Cerrito, 2021 ...............................................................................3-42 Figure 3-24: Public Transit Routes in Contra Costa County, 2021................................................................................................. 3-44 Figure 3-25: AllTransit Overall Performance Score in El Cerrito, 2021..........................................................................................3-45 Figure 3-26: Job Proximity Index in Contra Costa County, 2017.....................................................................................................3-46 Figure 3-27: TCAC Opportunity Areas’ Economic Score in Contra Costa County, 2021.........................................................3-47 Figure 3-28: Job Proximity Index in El Cerrito, 2017 ............................................................................................................................3-48 Figure 3-29: TCAC Opportunity Areas’ Economic Score in El Cerrito, 2021................................................................................3-49 Figure 3-30: TCAC Opportunity Areas’ Environmental Score in Contra Costa County, 2021...............................................3-50 Figure 3-31: CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Results in Contra Costa County, 2021...................................................................................... 3-51 Figure 3-32: TCAC Opportunity Areas’ Environmental Score in El Cerrito, 2021.......................................................................3-52 Figure 3-33: CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Results in El Cerrito, 2021.............................................................................................................3-53 Agenda Packet Page 122 of 595
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Figure 3-34: Healthy Places Index in Contra Costa County ..............................................................................................................3-54 Figure 3-35: Healthy Places Index in El Cerrito .....................................................................................................................................3-55 Figure 3-36: Distribution of Percentage of Overpayment by Renters in Contra Costa County...........................................3-57 Figure 3-37: Distribution of Percentage of Overpayment by Renters in El Cerrito ..................................................................3-58 Figure 3-38: Distribution of Percentage of Overcrowded Households in Contra Costa County.........................................3-59 Figure 3-39: Distribution of Percentage of Overcrowded Households in El Cerrito................................................................3-60 Figure 3-40: Code Enforcement Cases of Substandard Housing, 2017-2022 ............................................................................3-62 Figure 3-41: Residential Rental Inspection Substandard Housing Locations, 2017-2022 .......................................................3-63 Figure 3-42: Distribution of Percentage of Renter Units with HCVs in Contra Costa County ..............................................3-65 Figure 3-43: Location Affordability Index in Contra Costa County ................................................................................................3-66 Figure 3-44: Distribution of Percentage of Renter Units with Housing Choice Vouchers in El Cerrito.............................3-67 Figure 3-45: Location Affordability Index in El Cerrito........................................................................................................................3-68 Figure 3-46: Sensitive Communities as Defined by the Urban Displacement Project in Contra Costa County .............3-69 Figure 3-47: Sensitive Communities as Defined by the Urban Displacement Project in El Cerrito.....................................3-70 Figure 3-48: Sites Inventory and Predominant Racial Composition of Census Tract ..............................................................3-75 Figure 3-49: Sites Inventory and Racial/Ethnic Distribution by Census Tract, El Cerrito.........................................................3-76 Figure 3-50: Sites Inventory Distribution by Median Income of Census Tract, El Cerrito ......................................................3-77 Figure 3-51: Sites Inventory Income Distribution by Median Income of Census Tract, El Cerrito.......................................3-78 Figure 3-52: Sites Inventory and Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Affluence ..........................................................3-79 Figure 3-53: Sites Inventory and Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Affluence ..........................................................3-80 Figure 3-54: Sites Inventory and Percent of Population with a Disability by Census Tract ................................................... 3-81 Figure 3-55: Sites Inventory and Percent of Population with a Disability....................................................................................3-82 Figure 3-56: Sites Inventory and Distribution of Female-Headed Households with Children..............................................3-83 Figure 3-57: Sites Inventory and Distribution of Female-Headed Households with Children..............................................3-84 Figure 3-58: Sites Inventory and TCAC/HCD Opportunity Areas, El Cerrito...............................................................................3-86 Figure 3-59: Sites Inventory and TCAC/HCD Opportunity Areas, El Cerrito...............................................................................3-87 Figure 3-60: Sites Inventory and Distribution of Overpayment by Renters ................................................................................3-89 Figure 3-61: Sites Inventory and Distribution of Overpayment by Renters .................................................................................3-90 Figure 3-62: Sites Inventory and Distribution of Overcrowded Households .............................................................................. 3-91 Figure 3-63: Sites Inventory and Distribution of Overcrowded Households..............................................................................3-92 Figure 3-64: Sites Inventory and Areas at Risk of Displacement, El Cerrito................................................................................3-93 Figure 3-65: Sites Inventory and Areas at Risk of Displacement, El Cerrito ................................................................................3-94 Figure 3-66: Sites Inventory and Distribution of Current Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Households...........................3-95 Figure 3-67: Sites Inventory and Distribution of Current Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Households...........................3-96 Figure 4-1: Sites Inventory Map, El Cerrito, 2022.................................................................................................................................. 4-12 Agenda Packet Page 123 of 595
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Figure 5-1: Comparison of Estimated Single-family Residential Fees in Contra Costa County Jurisdictions...................5-29 Figure 5-2: Comparison of Estimated Residential Fees in Contra Costa County Jurisdictions (100-Unit Multifamily Development) .....................................................................................................................................................5-29 Figure 5-3: Comparison of Estimated Residential Fees in Contra Costa County Jurisdictions (10-Unit Multifamily Development) .....................................................................................................................................................5-30 TABLES
Table 2-1: Population Growth Trends, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, and Bay Area, 2000-2020.....................................2-2 Table 2-2: Projected Population Growth, Contra Costa County Jurisdictions, 2020-2040 ......................................................2-2 Table 2-3: Population by Age, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, and California, 2010 and 2019 ...........................................2-4 Table 2-4: Employed Residents, Contra Costa County Jurisdictions, 2020-2040...................................................................... 2-12 Table 2-5: Income Level Definitions...........................................................................................................................................................2-17 Table 2-6: HUD/HCD Income Limits based on Persons per Household, Contra Costa County, 2022 ...............................2-17 Table 2-7: Overpayment by Income Level and Tenure, El Cerrito, 2015-2019............................................................................2-22 Table 2-8: State Department of Social Services Licensed Elderly Care Facilities, El Cerrito, 2022.......................................2-24 Table 2-9: Population with Developmental Disabilities by Place of Residence..........................................................................2-26 Table 2-10: Unsheltered Homeless Population by Jurisdiction, Contra Costa County, 2022 ................................................2-29 Table 2-11: Ability to Pay for Housing Based on HCD Income Limits, 2022................................................................................2-39 Table 2-12: Inventory of Publicly Assisted Rental Housing, El Cerrito, 2014................................................................................2-40 Table 2-13: Estimated Cost to Subsidize Rents, El Cerrito (2022) ...................................................................................................2-42 Table 2-14: Qualified Entities, Contra Costa County............................................................................................................................2-43 Table 3-1: Fair Housing Advocacy Organizations, Contra Costa County .......................................................................................3-5 Table 3-2: Number of DFEH Housing Complaints in Contra Costa County (2015-2020).........................................................3-5 Table 3-3: Number of FHEO Filed Cases by Protected Class in Contra Costa County (2015–2020).....................................3-6 Table 3-4: Action(s) Taken/Services Provided by Protected Class....................................................................................................3-6 Table 3-5: Outcomes........................................................................................................................................................................................3-7 Table 3-6: Racial Composition for Contra Costa County vs. Bay Area Average........................................................................ 3-12 Table 3-7: Racial/Ethnic Dissimilarity Trends (1990–2020) in Contra Costa County ................................................................. 3-13 Table 3-8: Racial Composition for El Cerrito vs. Bay Area Average ............................................................................................... 3-14 Table 3-9: Neighborhood Racial Segregation Measures, El Cerrito, 2000-2020....................................................................... 3-15 Table 3-10: Regional Racial Segregation Measures ............................................................................................................................. 3-16 Table 3-11: Percentage of Populations by Disability Types in Contra Costa County and El Cerrito, 2019........................ 3-16 Table 3-12: Percentage of Population with Disabilities by Age in Contra Costa County and El Cerrito, 2019.................3-17 Table 3-13: Household Type, 2019.............................................................................................................................................................3-20 Table 3-14: Households by Income Category and Tenure in Contra Costa County and El Cerrito, 2017.........................3-24 Table 3-15: Neighborhood Income Segregation Levels in El Cerrito, 2000-2015......................................................................3-28 Table 3-16: Regional Income Segregation Measures..........................................................................................................................3-28 Table 3-17: White Population and Median Household Income of RCAAs in Contra Costa County ...................................3-35 Table 3-18: Opportunity Indices in Contra Costa County..................................................................................................................3-37 Agenda Packet Page 124 of 595
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Table 3-19: Domains and List of Indicators for Opportunity Maps ................................................................................................3-38 Table 3-20: Demographics of Households with Housing Problems in Contra Costa County ..............................................3-56 Table 3-21: Number of Households with Housing Problems by Household Type in Contra Costa County....................3-56 Table 3-22: Households that Experience Cost Burden by Tenure in Contra Costa County ..................................................3-57 Table 3-23: Households that Experience Cost Burden by Tenure in El Cerrito..........................................................................3-58 Table 3-24: Substandard Housing Conditions by Tenure in Contra Costa County.................................................................. 3-61 Table 3-25: Substandard Housing Conditions by Tenure in El Cerrito......................................................................................... 3-61 Table 3-26: Distribution of Housing Capacity by Census Tract.......................................................................................................3-73 Table 3-27: Fair Housing Issues, Contributing Factors, and Actions..............................................................................................3-98 Table 4-1: Regional Housing Needs Allocation, El Cerrito (June 30, 2022 – December 15, 2030) .........................................4-1 Table 4-2: Planned and Approved Residential Developments, El Cerrito (As of January 2023)............................................4-3 Table 4-3: Analysis of Market Rate Rental Affordability.......................................................................................................................4-6 Table 4-4: Residential Land Use Categories and Estimated Affordability Level, El Cerrito (2022) ........................................4-7 Table 4-5: Examples of Recent Housing Development on Underutilized Sites, El Cerrito.......................................................4-9 Table 4-6: Vacant and Underutilized Sites, El Cerrito (As of June 2022)...................................................................................... 4-13 Table 4-7: ADU Building Permits, El Cerrito (2018-2022)................................................................................................................... 4-17 Table 4-8: Sites Inventory Capacity Summary, El Cerrito (2023-2031).......................................................................................... 4-17 Table 5-1: General Plan Residential Land Use Designations - El Cerrito (2014) ............................................................................5-1 Table 5-2: Housing Types Permitted by Zone - El Cerrito (2022).....................................................................................................5-5 Table 5-3: Residential Zone Development Standards - El Cerrito (2022)......................................................................................5-6 Table 5-4: Maximum Density in RM District - El Cerrito (2022)......................................................................................................... 5-7 Table 5-5: Analysis of TOMIMU District Requirements – Prototype Site Development......................................................... 5-10 Table 5-6: Multiple-family Residential Development Standards in Commercial Zones - El Cerrito (2022) ......................5-11 Table 5-7: Required Residential Parking - El Cerrito (2022).............................................................................................................. 5-13 Table 5-8: Sites in TOMIMU and TOMIHU Zones - El Cerrito (2022).............................................................................................5-17 Table 5-9: Fees for New Residential Multiple-family Development – El Cerrito (2022)..........................................................5-26 Table 5-10: Planning Fees – El Cerrito (FY 2022/23)............................................................................................................................5-28 Table 5-11: Approval Timelines for Recently Completed Projects...................................................................................................5-32 Table 5-12: Documented Practice of Streamlining Housing Development Projects................................................................5-32 Table 5-13: Lot and Land Characteristics - El Cerrito (2022).............................................................................................................5-35 Table 7-1 Quantified Objectives - (January 31, 2023 – January 31, 2031)...................................................................................7-18 Agenda Packet Page 125 of 595
Chapter 1 | Introduction 1-1
CHAPTER 1 | Introduction
The Housing Element provides a framework for the City of El Cerrito (City) to address current and projected housing needs of everyone in the city. The Housing Element analyzes the City’s housing needs, assesses fair housing practices, identifies opportunities for future residential development, and addresses potential constraints to housing development in the city. The Housing Element includes a Housing Plan with goals, policies, and implementation programs aimed at addressing existing and future housing needs of El Cerrito.

1.1 Consistency with State Law
All cities and counties in California are required to
have a compliant housing element as one of the eight
mandated elements of a General Plan. Each city and
county in the State must submit their Housing Element
to the California Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) for review to ensure
that it meets the requirements under State Housing
Element law, and are also required to prepare an
Annual Progress Report (APR) each year to report on
the status and progress of implementing its Housing
Element. Most cities and counties, including El Cerrito, are required to update their Housing Element every
eight years.

The City’s previous Housing Element covered the
2015-2023 planning period, while this update will
cover the 2023-2031 planning period, specifically from
January 31, 2023 to January 31, 2031. State law
(Government Code Section 65583) requires the City to
adopt a housing element that addresses the needs of
everyone in the community, at all income levels.

HOUSING ELEMENT REQUIREMENTS
State law (Government Code Section 65583) requires the City to adopt a housing element that addresses the needs of
everyone in the community, at all income levels, including:
• An analysis of existing and projected housing needs
• An inventory of land suitable for housing and emergency shelters with a projected capacity for each site
• A summary of housing-related programs and funding
• An analysis of potential constraints to the production and maintenance of housing
• An assessment of fair housing and an analysis of how the city can affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH)
• An analysis of any special housing needs groups, as
identified under State law
• An evaluation of the previous Housing Element
• A summary of opportunities for residential energy
conservation
• An analysis of assisted housing developments that are atrisk of converting to market rate • Goals, policies, and implementation programs
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1.2 Housing Element Organization
This Housing Element satisfies the requirements of State law (Government Code Section 65583(a)) and is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1 - Introduction. This chapter includes an introduction to the Housing Element, an overview of the organization of the Housing Element, a description of general plan consistency, and a summary of community participation.
• Chapter 2 - Needs Assessment. This chapter analyzes population and demographic conditions; employment trends; household characteristics; special housing needs; housing stock characteristics; housing costs and affordability; and assisted housing at risk of conversion. • Chapter 3 - Fair Housing Assessment. This chapter provides an analysis of fair housing issues and practices in El Cerrito, including patterns of integration and segregation, disparities in access to opportunity, and disproportionate housing needs. It also examines the relationship between the sites inventory and its potential impact on fair housing issues in the city. The chapter also includes a summary of strategies to affirmatively further fair housing. • Chapter 4 - Sites Inventory. This chapter identifies opportunities for housing production to meet the City’s fair share of regional housing needs, as determined by the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). It includes a description of the City’s RHNA and the results of the inventory of sites within the city that are suitable for residential development during the eight-year planning period. • Chapter 5 – Constraints Analysis. This chapter analyzes potential constraints on the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing, including governmental constraints like land use controls, permits and processing procedures, fees, and zoning for a variety of housing types as well as non-governmental constraints such as land and development costs and the availability of financing. • Chapter 6 - Energy Conservation, Climate Action, and Sustainability. This chapter analyzes opportunities to encourage energy saving features, energy saving materials, and energy efficient systems and design for residential development.
• Chapter 7 – Housing Plan. This chapter establishes goals, policies, and implementation programs that will provide direction to help the City meet its housing goals.
• Appendix A – Evaluation of the Previous Housing Element. This appendix summarizes the City’s accomplishments during the previous (2015-2023) Housing Element planning period and evaluates each of the previous programs. • Appendix B – Community Engagement. This appendix includes a record of all feedback and comments received as part of community engagement for the Housing Element process, including: meeting flyers, online survey results, responses to live polling during community workshops, and all other comments submitted during the community workshops.
• Appendix C – BART TOD Housing Element Letter. This appendix includes a copy of the letter sent by BART to all Bay Area jurisdictions on March 7, 2022, related to the inclusion of BART land in the sites inventory.

1.3 General Plan Consistency
The City’s 1999 General Plan is the long-term blueprint for the future of the city’s development. It includes goals, policies, and programs that guide decisions related to development, growth, housing, infrastructure, and environmental management. The Housing Element is related and integrated with the policies contained in other elements of the General Plan. Furthermore, the 1999 General Plan contains several elements with policies related to housing, including:
• Community Development and Design, addresses land use, community design, housing, and growth management. The section on land use contains the future land use plan map and a description of the land use categories used in the plan that designates land for residential development and indicates the type, location and density of the residential development permitted in the city.

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• Transportation and Circulation, addresses the movement of people and materials by transit, automobiles and trucks, bicycles, and walking.
• Public Facilities and Services, deals with three topics: parks, recreation and open space, non-residential civic and community facilities, and public services and infrastructure. • Resources and Hazards, addresses natural and historic resources in its first major section. The natural resources discussion includes wildlife, air quality, and storm runoff. The second major section addresses hazards - geologic hazards, fires, flooding, and noise.

The policies contained within other elements of the General Plan affect many aspects of life that residents enjoy – the amount and variety of open space, the preservation of natural, historic, and cultural resources, the permitted noise levels in residential areas, and the safety of the residents in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. The Housing Element policies must be consistent with policies identified in other elements of the General Plan. The Housing Element has been reviewed and found to be consistent with the City’s other General Plan elements. As portions of the General Plan are amended in the future, this Housing Element will be reviewed to ensure that internal consistency is maintained.

1.4 Relationship to Other Plans and Programs
El Cerrito Municipal Code
The City’s Municipal Code contains the regulatory and penal ordinances and certain administrative ordinances of the City, codified pursuant to Sections 50022.1 through 50022.8 and 50022.10 of the Government Code. The City’s Municipal Code includes the City’s zoning ordinance.

The Subdivision Chapter of the Municipal Code (i.e., Title 18 – Divisions of Land) regulates the design, development, and implementation of land division. It applies when a parcel is divided into two or more parcels; a parcel is consolidated with one or more other parcels; or the boundaries of two or more parcels are adjusted to change the size and/or configuration of the parcels.

Title 19 - Zoning of the Municipal Code is the primary tool for implementing the General Plan, and is designed to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the people. The Zoning Chapter designates various districts and outlines the permitted, conditionally permitted, and prohibited uses for each zone district. Finally, Title 19 provides property development standards for each zone district and overall administrative and legislative procedures.

San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan
The San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan (SPASP or Specific Plan) was approved by City Council in September 2014 to encourage new mixed-use, residential, and commercial development along San Pablo Avenue and near the two BART stations in the city. The SPASP was adopted to advance the goals of the City’s 2015-2023 Housing Element and economic development studies. The SPASP articulates a vision for the future of San Pablo Avenue, identifies improvements, and adopts context-sensitive regulations that are applied along its length and to adjacent areas. The SPASP creates a framework for transforming San Pablo Avenue into a multimodal corridor that functions, not just as a thoroughfare, but as a place that provides a multitude of opportunities for living, working and community life. The Plan's key principles are to deepen a sense of place and community identity, attract private investment, strengthen partnerships, enhance the public realm, promote the everyday use of transit, walking, and biking, and foster environmental sustainability.

The SPASP consists of two main elements: A Form-Based Code and a Complete Streets Plan. The FBC provides the regulations (standards and procedural approvals) and design guidance to streamline residential/commercial development to achieve high-quality new development and investment. The Complete Streets plan promotes the creation of a truly multimodal street through improvements that enhance placemaking, catalyze economic development, and improve livability. The SPASP identifies three Priority Development Areas (PDAs) that are distinguished by the following characteristics:
• Downtown: An entertainment/theater and shopping district that serves as the southern gateway.

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• Midtown: A civic, commercial and community-oriented zone. • Uptown: A mixed use, hospitality and commercial area that serves as the northern gateway.

On December 6, 2022, the City Council adopted the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Update. During the public hearings on November 15, 2022, and continued to December 6, 2022, the following actions were taken:
• A resolution certifying the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan; • A resolution amending the Land Use & Circulation Map of the El Cerrito General Plan; • A resolution amending the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan; and • An ordinance to rezone properties within the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan area.

Through the adoption of the Specific Plan, the City amended the General Plan to ensure consistency with the Specific Plan and approved an ordinance revising the Municipal Code to incorporate the regulations in the Specific Plan into the Zoning Ordinance. The Specific Plan also increases the development capacity and expands the Specific Plan boundary to include a parcel that is part of the El Cerrito Plaza BART TOD project. Together, the Specific Plan and SEIR provide for additional capacity for housing development in the Specific Plan area.

1.5 Public Participation
Housing Element law requires that local governments make diligent efforts to achieve representative public participation in the development of the Housing Element. As part of the Housing Element Update process, the City initiated public participation early in the process and continued through plan adoption.

El Cerrito has a diverse linguistic population, so community engagement activities were conducted in multiple languages, including Spanish and Chinese, to provide opportunities for a broad segment of the community to participate. The following is a brief description of public participation efforts used throughout the Housing Element update process to engage and inform the community.

Project Webpage
The City hosted a project webpage about the Housing Element update. The webpage included an overview of the project and schedule, frequently asked questions (FAQs), contact information for the project team, and a sign-up link for the project mailing list. The webpage was maintained throughout the Housing Element update process and routinely updated to include announcements of future engagement events, community engagement materials and summaries of past events, and draft documents.

Social Media
The City was used its existing social media presence on Facebook and Twitter to promote opportunities to participate throughout the duration of the Housing Element update process. This included announcements of upcoming community workshops, Planning Commission and City Council study sessions, and invitations to participate in the online community survey.

Email Announcements
The City utilized various email lists from the Community Development Department, including housing and business licenses, and the City Manager’s Office to notify residents, businesses, stakeholders, elected officials, property managers, and others regarding the opportunity to provide input and workshop announcements. City staff also partnered with the El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce to advertise by email and in print format. Email announcements were also sent to local faith-based organizations.

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Posting Flyers
The City posted flyers to publicize the community workshops and online survey at various civic locations including City Hall, Community Center, Recycling + Environmental Resource Center, Library, and affordable housing developments throughout the city. Flyers were posted in English, Spanish, and Chinese.

Online Community Survey
An online survey was distributed to stakeholders and the interested members of the public to complete between April 7, 2022, and May 31, 2022. In addition, the survey was open to new responses again starting on June 15, 2022, and concluding July 8, 2022. In total, 215 responses were received.

The purpose of the online survey was to gather information from a wide range of perspectives on housing needs and priorities for housing policies. The survey included questions related to household demographics, housing conditions, and housing issues and priorities. Survey responses were collected through a convenience sample (i.e., voluntary choice to participate) and is not considered statistically valid. However, they do provide important feedback from the community about their perspectives on housing issues in the city. The survey was provided in English, Spanish, and Chinese (Simplified).

The City promoted the survey through the project website, through emails to interested parties that signed up on the project website, through flyers posted at civic locations, shared on Facebook and Twitter, and promoted through city manager’s updates, and distributed to residents of existing affordable housing in the city.

Of the 215 total responses to the survey, 80 percent of survey participants were homeowners. Both homeowners and renters represented a variety of household characteristics within the city: around 45 percent of homeowners and 38 percent of renters have children in the household; 10 percent of homeowners and 23 percent of renters live alone; 42 percent of homeowners and 32 percent of renters are a couple with no children in the home. In addition, several homeowners and renters reported living with roommates and in multi-generational households.

Overall, 59 percent of participants reported spending less than 30 percent of their gross income on housing; 70 percent of renters and 34 percent of homeowners spent over 30 percent of their gross income on housing.

Participants expressed housing affordability (“Rents are too high” and “Buying a house is too expensive”) as the greatest housing problems facing El Cerrito. In addition, many participants also identified homelessness as an important housing problem. Furthermore, 74 percent of renters said they were experiencing a lack of suitable housing to meet their household’s needs as well as challenges paying rent, especially in conjunction with significant rent increases. Renters overall, identified more housing issues than homeowners, with 64 percent of homeowners stating that they have not experienced any housing issues. Homeowners identified a lack of funding for home repairs as the issue that they experienced most frequently (around 26 percent of homeowners). A summary of key survey responses is shown in Figures 1-1 through 1-3. See Appendix B for the complete survey responses.

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Figure 1-1: Survey Responses to “Have you or are you experiencing any of the following housing issues?” Figure 1-2: Survey Responses to “What do you feel is the most significant housing problem facing El Cerrito residents?” 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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Figure 1-3: Survey Responses to “How much of your gross income (before taxes) do you spend on housing costs (rent, mortgage payments, etc.) each month?”
Community Workshop #1
The first community workshop for the Housing Element update was held on April 26, 2022 to inform community members and stakeholders about the purpose of the Housing Element and collect input on the community needs and key housing issues facing residents. The first community workshop occurred early in the Housing Element update process to ensure that input and feedback collected would be used by the City as part of the development of the Housing Element.

The workshop was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic and current practices and procedures used by the City at the time. The virtual workshop was held in English with live interpretation in Spanish and Chinese (Mandarin).

Live polling was conducted during the meeting to gain input from participants on the most important housing issues, to identify housing needs and challenges, to learn more about their own experiences with housing in El Cerrito, and to gather input on strategies and solutions.

Of the 24 participants in the live poll, 88 percent were residents of El Cerrito; 77 percent were homeowners, 19 percent were renters, and 5 percent lived with family/friends and do not pay rent. Housing affordability, availability, and accessibility were cited as some of the most important housing problems in El Cerrito. Some participants shared ideas for increasing the supply of housing (upzoning, allowing multi-plex development on single family lots). Several participants shared suggestions for lowering the cost of housing (e.g., lower fees, utility costs, regulate corporate ownership, speed of approvals) and others shared ideas to help protect rental housing (e.g., rent control, resources and services, build low income and senior housing, protections for single-family home rentals, tenant protections, and history of displacement). See Appendix B for the detailed results of the live polling and a record of comments received during the community workshop.
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Summary of Community Feedback
The input received from the community and
stakeholders was used to inform the understanding of
the housing needs and priorities in El Cerrito. This local knowledge is incorporated into the Housing Element, in
addition to federal, state, and local data, to identify local fair housing issues and constraints. Community input
was considered during the preparation of the Housing
Element and development of the policies and programs
in Chapter 7, “Housing Plan.” The following summarizes
the key themes heard during the community
engagement process and is not an exhaustive list of the community’s input. Appendix B contains all comments
received during the community engagement process.

Support for Building Affordable Housing
The following summarizes comments heard during the
community engagement process related to building
affordable housing.
• Upzoning is necessary; single-family zoning is
dominant; not enough duplex, triplexes, and multiplex development. • Lack of affordable housing options and suitable housing types; hard to even get on a waiting list. • Inclusionary housing does not produce enough affordable housing supply to meet the variety of household types.
• Need affordable housing near public transportation and access to jobs. • Acute need for low- and very low-income households.
• New and different opportunities for housing: tiny homes, social/shared housing, and land trusts. • Cost of homeownership can be a challenge for seniors on a fixed income. • Homeownership is unattainable for many households due to lack of affordability and small supply. • Accessible housing for seniors and people with disabilities is needed. • Support for developing affordable housing on BART-owned land; also opposition, including concerns about the loss of parking and impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. • Make it easy to build ADU’s to increase supply; adopt pre-approved plans.

Policies and implementation programs that were added to the Housing Element or modified to address these public comments include the following:
• Policy H-1.4. Encourage and facilitate “missing middle” housing in existing single-family neighborhoods through the construction of accessory dwelling units, ministerial lot splits, and ministerial duplexes. • Policy H-2.1. Continue to implement the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance to ensure that private market-rate development is making a reasonable and feasible contribution towards addressing the need for additional affordable housing.
• Policy H-2.4. Increase local funding for affordable housing in El Cerrito and work with other jurisdictions in Contra Costa County to place a countywide affordable housing bond on the ballot.

What do you think are the
greatest challenges in El Cerrito?
A selection of feedback shared from the live poll during the community workshop is presented below. See Appendix B for a complete record of input received.
• Need for tenant protections.
• Disproportionate production of market rate and
underproduction of affordable housing
• Better transit and better pedestrian access
• Reconciling the desire of a small-town environment with the need for more housing.
• Unaffordable housing, cost of development,
unsustainability
• Lack of housing density near the plaza station
• Limited opportunities to build in hills and large minimum lot sizes
• Gentrification and equity for housing. I know too many people leaving El Cerrito due to affordability.
• Expensive housing pushing out existing residents and
creating a wealthy monoculture
• Housing purchased by corporations for rental units
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• Policy H-2.11. Encourage the development of senior housing and residential care facilities that offer a wide range of housing choices and community services including healthcare, nutrition, transportation, and other amenities, and supports “aging in place” for the City’s senior population. • Program H-1.B. (Promote Mixed-use Development and Amenities in San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Area). • Program H-1.C. (Accessory Dwelling Unit Tools and Resources). • Program H-1.E. (Zoning for Innovative Housing Types). • Program H-2.A. (Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance).
• Program H-2.E. (Develop Mixed Income Housing and Amenities on BART Lands).

Concerns about Gentrification and Displacement
The following summarizes comments heard during the community engagement process related to gentrification and displacement.
• Renters are vulnerable to rent hikes without rent control. • Corporate purchase of homes decreases supply of homes. • Corporate buildings may not be compatible with the needs of all households. • Need for renter protections (including for single family homes). • New housing pushes out existing residents.
• City needs 100 percent of rentals participating in the rent registry. • Need zoning for better distribution of affordable housing in higher opportunity areas (i.e., “the hills”). • Renters are experiencing multiple housing issues; many homeowners are experiencing none. • Establish a residency requirement for home purchases before allowing the home to be used as a rental.

Policies and implementation programs that were added to the Housing Element or modified to address these public comments include the following:
• Policy H-1.4. Encourage and facilitate “missing middle” housing in existing single-family neighborhoods through the construction of accessory dwelling units, ministerial lot splits, and ministerial duplexes. • Policy H-3.3. Protect residents from displacement and homelessness by continuing to prohibit eviction without “just cause” and enforcing the adopted limitations on rent increases consistent with the Tenant Protection Act of 2019.
• Program H-1.E. (Zoning for Innovative Housing Types). • Program H-3.C. (Tenant Protections).
• Program H-4.C. (Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program). • Program H-4.D. (Community Opportunity to Purchase Act).

Constraints on Housing Development
The following summarizes comments heard during the community engagement process related to constraints on housing development.
• Development fees are too expensive.
• Cost of new construction is high.
• NIMBY mentality to higher density housing.
• Systemic racism: legacy of racial covenants, exclusionary zoning, and racial wealth gap.

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• City didn’t adequately address displacement of Audiss RV park. • Empty storefronts.
• Closing feasibility/financing gap.
• Eliminate parking requirements; streamline permitting. • Government regulations limit housing and increase cost.

Policies and implementation programs that were added to the Housing Element or modified to address these public comments include the following:
• Policy H-2.2. Provide regulatory and/or financial incentives where appropriate to offset or reduce the costs of affordable housing development, including density bonuses, flexibility in site development standards, and fee deferrals.
• Program H-2.D. (Assist in Affordable Housing Development).

Other Community Concerns
The following summarizes comments heard during the community engagement process related to building other community concerns.
• Homes in the hills are vulnerable to fire.
• Resources and services are needed to address the critical issue of homelessness (e.g., transitional housing). • Lack of safety for biking and walking on San Pablo Avenue. • Concerns about the design of buildings and need for amenities to ensure quality housing.

Policies and implementation programs that were added to the Housing Element or modified to address these public comments include the following:
• Program H-1.B. Promote Mixed-use Development and Amenities in San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Area. • Program H-2.F. Coordinate Transportation Projects with Affordable Housing. • Program H-2.G. Shelter and Housing Solutions for Persons Experiencing Homelessness.

Engagement on Public Review Draft
A draft of the Housing Element was published on July 29, 2022, and was made available on the City’s website for public review as part of a 30-day public comment period that concluded on August 29, 2022. Following the release of the public review draft, a second community workshop was held on August 1, 2022. The community workshop was held virtually and included a presentation that provided an overview of the public review draft Housing Element, including an in-depth overview of the goals, policies, and programs included in the Housing Element. A total of 8 people attend the virtual community workshop and provided verbal comments during the community workshop.

Some participants were residents and others were stakeholders, including affordable housing developers, that work in El Cerrito and the surrounding region.

A presentation was also given to the City Council on August 16, 2022, to present the public review draft Housing Element. Staff were available to answer questions and provide additional information about the Housing Element.

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Public Comments Received and Incorporated
The City received two comment letters prior to the release of the public review draft: one on March 7, 2022 from BART related to counting BART owned land near BART stations as part of the sites inventory; and another on April 21, 2022 from YIMBY Law / Greenbelt Alliance regarding the City’s Housing Element update. The City received eight comment letters during the public review period, which ended on August 29, 2022. In addition, one comment letter was received on August 31, 2022, after the end of the comment period, and was also reviewed when revising the City’s Housing Element. Comments on the public review draft were provided by a mixture of regional stakeholders and advocates and El Cerrito residents. The City will continue to accept and review any comment letters received during the HCD review process and suggest any appropriate revisions to the draft Housing Element.

Based on public comments received, the City revised the Housing Element. Revisions were made to accelerate timelines and strengthen implementation program language and commitment, where feasible. Additional corrections and updates were made to resolve typographical errors and data discrepancies. The City revised the draft Housing Element in response to public comment and City Council direction and published a track changes version with the HCD submittal draft Housing Element on September 16, 2022 on the project website.

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CHAPTER 2 | Housing Needs Assessment
This section begins with a description of demographic and employment characteristics of El Cerrito. The section then discusses projections, household characteristics and housing supply, and housing affordability. The section also discusses the housing needs of “special” population groups as defined in State law. Data for El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, and the Bay Area Region are presented for comparison or when city-level data are not available. This facilitates an understanding of El Cerrito’s characteristics by illustrating how it is similar to or differs from the county and region in various aspects of demographic, employment, and housing characteristics and needs.

2.1 Population and Demographic Profile
The purpose of this section is to establish “baseline” population and employment characteristics for El Cerrito. The main source of the information was a data package prepared by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) that was preapproved by HCD for use in the Housing Element. The data package includes information from several different sources, including the decennial U.S. Census, California Department of Finance (DOF), California Employment Development Department (EDD), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and other sources. However, the main source of information is the 2015-2019 American Community Survey (ACS).

Population Trends
The Bay Area is the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the nation and has seen a steady increase in population since 1990, except for a dip in 2009 during the Great Recession (see Figure 2-1). Many cities in the Bay Area have experienced significant growth in population and jobs, especially in the most recent decade. However, as shown in Figure 2-1 and Table 2-1, population growth in El Cerrito has been slower than population growth in Contra Costa County and the Bay Area region. The population of El Cerrito made up 2.4 percent of Contra Costa County (see Table 2-1) in 2020 and is projected to comprise only 2.1 percent in 2040.

Figure 2-1: Regional Population Trends, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, and Bay Area, 1990-2020 The data shown on the graph represents population for the jurisdiction, county, and region indexed to the population in the year 1990. The data points represent the population growth (i.e., percent change) in each of these geographies relative to their populations in 1990.

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Table 2-1: Population Growth Trends, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, and Bay Area, 2000-2020 Jurisdiction 2000 2010 2020 Percent Change
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Contra Costa County 948,816 1,049,025 1,153,561 10.6% 10.0% 21.6% Bay Area 6,784,348 7,150,739 7,790,537 5.4% 9.0% 14.8%
Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package. California Department of Finance, E-5 Population Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State.

Projected Population Growth
ABAG produces population estimates as part of its program of projecting future growth in the Bay Area. The projections provide a quantitative basis for how the region will accommodate anticipated growth if local jurisdictions adopt a set of policies consistent with the vision of Plan Bay Area. Table 2-2 displays ABAG’s estimates for the period between 2020 and 2040. According to Plan Bay Area Projections 2040, Contra Costa County is projected to increase by

22.9 percent (or 258,635 people) between 2020 and 2040. El Cerrito, a mostly built out city, is expected to increase by

8.3 percent (or 2,230 new residents) by 2040, representing one of the smallest percent change in population among cities in the county (7th out of 20 jurisdictions).

Table 2-2: Projected Population Growth, Contra Costa County Jurisdictions, 2020-2040 Jurisdiction 2020 2030 2040 Change
2020-2040
Percent Change
2020-2040
Antioch 103,595 112,960 130,725 27,130 26.2%
Brentwood 52,745 60,320 84,460 31,715 60.1%
Clayton 10,630 11,070 11,255 625 5.9%
Concord 134,605 177,740 185,850 51,245 38.1%
Danville 44,625 46,450 47,350 2,725 6.1%
El Cerrito 26,845 28,090 29,075 2,230 8.3%
Hercules 25,135 25,885 28,700 3,565 14.2%
Lafayette 24,865 25,635 26,815 1,950 7.8%
Martinez 36,660 38,480 40,035 3,375 9.2%
Moraga 16,560 17,130 18,080 1,520 9.2%
Oakley 35,360 48,450 54,435 19,075 53.9%
Orinda 17,960 18,260 18,745 785 4.4%
Pinole 19,615 20,830 21,390 1,775 9.0%
Pittsburg 73,055 75,600 91,615 18,560 25.4%
Pleasant Hill 33,590 35,065 35,925 2,335 7.0%
Richmond 126,385 144,950 164,220 37,835 29.9%
San Pablo 31,555 32,845 34,090 2,535 8.0%
San Ramon 76,485 79,520 84,165 7,680 10.0%
Unincorporated Contra Costa 169,375 184,585 199,105 29,730 17.6% Walnut Creek 69,010 73,915 81,265 12,255 17.8%
Contra Costa County 1,128,660 1,257,790 1,387,295 258,635 22.9% Source: Projections 2040 MTC/ABAG; Data downloaded 2022.

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Age Distribution
The distribution of age groups in a city can be telling of what types of housing the community needs or may need in the future. An increase in the older population may mean there is a developing need for more senior housing options, while higher numbers of children and young families can point to the need for more family housing options and related services. There has also been a move by many to age-in-place or downsize to stay within their communities, which can mean more multifamily and accessible units are also needed. Figure 2-2 shows the age distribution for El Cerrito as estimated in 2019 and Table 2-3 shows the population distribution by age groups in the city in comparison to the county and the state in 2010 and 2019.

In 2000, the median age in El Cerrito was 41.9; by 2019, the median age increased to about 42 years. It is also noted that the population of residents under the age of 14 have increased since 2010, as well as the 65-and-over population (see Figure 2-2).

Figure 2-2: Population by Age, El Cerrito, 2019
Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, POPEMP-04. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B01001.

Overall, the population of the city has skewed slightly older from 2010 to 2019. In El Cerrito, persons 65 years of age and over accounted for about 18 percent of the total population (4,227 persons) in 2010, but in 2019 they made up nearly 20 percent of the total population (5,028 persons). Specifically, the 65-74 age group was the fastest growing segment of population in El Cerrito between 2010 and 2019, growing by over 41 percent. The population of older residents within El Cerrito, commonly known as the “baby boomers” (the generation of people born between 1946 and 1964), is projected to grow during the planning period. This indicates a growing need for senior housing, assisted living, and programs that support seniors aging in place.

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Table 2-3: Population by Age, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, and California, 2010 and 2019 Age Group 2010 2019 Percent Change
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Age 0-4 1,330 6% 1,519 10% 14.2%
Age 5-14 2,174 9% 2,459 8% 13.1 %
Age 15-24 1,864 8% 1,944 14% 4.3%
Age 25-34 3,221 14% 3,517 16% 9.2%
Age 35-44 3,697 16% 4,005 13% 8.3%
Age 45-54 3,508 15% 3,421 14% -2.5%
Age 55-64 3,528 15% 3,505 11% 0.7%
Age 65-74 1,973 8% 2,793 6% 41.6%
Age 75-84 1,397 6% 1,528 3% 9.4%
Age 85+ 857 4% 707 10% -17.5%
Total 23,549 100.0% 25,398 100.0% 7.9%
Median Age 35.6 -- 35.3 -- -0.8%
Contra Costa County
Age 0-4 124,911 7.2% 116,508 6.0% -7.2%
Age 5-14 227,200 13.1% 241,580 12.5% 6.0%
Age 15-24 225,435 13.0% 234,424 12.2% 3.8%
Age 25-34 267,893 15.4% 309,599 16.1% 13.5%
Age 35-44 279,702 16.1% 279,571 14.5% 0.0%
Age 45-54 254,289 14.6% 266,848 13.8% 4.7%
Age 55-64 173,392 10.0% 224,766 11.7% 22.9%
Age 65-74 99,382 5.7% 141,994 7.4% 30.0%
Age 75-84 62,642 3.6% 77,225 4.0% 18.9%
Age 85+ 24,550 1.4% 34,955 1.8% 29.8%
Total 1,739,396 100.0% 1,927,470 100.0% 9.8%
Median Age 35.8 -- 37.1 -- 3.5%
California
Age 0-4 2,545,065 6.9% 2,451,528 6.2% -3.8%
Age 5-14 5,092,471 13.9% 5,043,689 12.8% -1.0%
Age 15-24 5,501,809 15.0% 5,316,737 13.5% -3.5%
Age 25-34 2,698,489 7.4% 5,967,864 15.2% 54.8%
Age 35-44 5,236,909 14.3% 5,205,887 13.3% -0.6%
Age 45-54 5,288,140 14.4% 5,101,422 13.0% -3.7%
Age 55-64 3,764,850 10.3% 4,710,329 12.0% 20.1%
Age 65-74 2,135,547 5.8% 3,172,271 8.1% 32.7%
Age 75-84 1,366,990 3.7% 1,600,241 4.1% 14.6%
Age 85+ 558,059 1.5% 713,529 1.8% 21.8%
Total 36,637,290 100.0% 39,283,497 100.0% 6.7%
Median Age 34.9 -- 36.5 -- 4.4%
Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, POPEMP-04. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B01001.

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Racial and Ethnic Composition
Since 2000, the percentage of residents in El Cerrito identifying as White, non-Hispanic has decreased while the percentage of residents of all other races and ethnicities has increased by 8 percentage points (see Figure 2-3).

According to U.S. Census data, the Asian/Pacific Islander category and Other Race or Multiple Races category populations increased the most while the White, Non-Hispanic population decreased the most.

Figure 2-3: Population by Race and Ethnicity*, El Cerrito, 2000-2019 *The Census Bureau defines Hispanic/Latinx ethnicity separate from racial categories. For the purposes of this graph, the “Hispanic or Latinx” racial/ethnic group represents those who identify as having Hispanic/Latinx ethnicity and may also be members of any racial group. All other racial categories on this graph represent those who identify with that racial category and do not identify with Hispanic/Latinx ethnicity.

Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, Table POPEMP-04. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B03002.

Senior and Youth Population by Race
The racial composition of the senior and youth population in El Cerrito provides an additional layer of understanding of the housing needs of families and seniors of color Below Figure 2-4 indicates people of color, or all non-White racial groups, make up 40 percent of seniors and 47 percent of youth under 18. 26% 27% 31%
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Figure 2-4: Senior and Youth Population by Race*, El Cerrito, 2019 * The Census Bureau does not disaggregate racial groups by Hispanic/Latinx ethnicity in the source of this information (Table B01001), so each racial category accounts for Hispanic / non-Hispanic ethnic characteristics.

Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, POPEMP-04. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B01001.

Non-English Speakers
California has long been an immigration gateway to the United States, which means that many languages are spoken throughout the Bay Area. Since learning a new language is universally challenging, it is common for residents who have immigrated to the United States to have limited English proficiency. This limit can lead to additional disparities if there is a disruption in housing, such as an eviction or other tenant-landlord dispute. According to the American Community Survey, 6.2 percent of El Cerrito residents 5 years and older identify as speaking English less than “very well.” This is similar to the proportion for Contra Costa County (6.4 percent). Throughout the Bay Area the proportion of residents 5 years and older with limited English proficiency is 7.8 percent. 24%
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2.2 Employment Trends
This section describes employment trends in El Cerrito to provide insight into their potential earning power and the type of housing workers can likely afford. Information on the local workforce and how it is changing over time can help estimate potential housing and employment needs in the future. The overall number of jobs within El Cerrito as well as the employment by sector of residents of El Cerrito are both analyzed to provide an understanding of employment opportunities within the city and the region.

Industry Sector Composition
Between 2002 and 2018, the number of jobs in El Cerrito increased by 20.5 percent (see Figure 2-5) from about 4,600 jobs in 2002 to 5,548 jobs in 2018. Figure 2-6 shows El Cerrito’s employment industry in terms of industry sectors. The largest industry that El Cerritans work in is health and educational services (38 percent). Similarly, in Contra Costa County and the Bay Area as a whole, the health and educational services industry also employs the most workers, 31 and 30 percent respectively, followed by the financial & professional services industry (25 and 26 percent).

Figure 2-5: Jobs in El Cerrito (2002-2018)
Note: The data is tabulated by place of work, regardless of where a worker lives. The source data is provided at the census block level. These are cross walked to jurisdictions and summarized.

Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, Table POPEMP-11. U.S. Census Bureau, Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics, Workplace Area Characteristics (WAC) files, 2002-2018.
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Figure 2-6: Resident Employment by Industry, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, Bay Area, 2019 Note: The data displayed shows the industries in which jurisdiction residents work, regardless of the location where those residents are employed (whether within the jurisdiction or not).

Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, POPEMP-06. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table C24030.

Balance of Jobs, Housing and Workers
A city houses employed residents who either work in the community where they live or work elsewhere in the region.

Conversely, a city may have job sites that employ residents from the same city, but more often employ workers commuting from outside of it. Smaller cities typically will have more employed residents than jobs there and export workers, while larger cities tend to have a surplus of jobs and import workers.

Jobs-Worker Ratios by Wage Group
Figure 2-7 compares jobs in El Cerrito to workers living in El Cerrito, broken down by different wage groups. The data shows that El Cerrito generally has more residents than jobs, with the biggest gap being in the highest income group.

This means higher-wage workers are commuting out of El Cerrito for work.

Jobs-Household Ratio
To some extent the regional transportation system is set up for this flow of workers to the region’s core job centers but balances between jobs and workers may directly influence the housing demand in a community. New jobs may draw new residents, and when there is high demand for housing relative to supply, many workers may be unable to afford to live where they work, particularly where job growth has been in relatively lower wage jobs. This dynamic not only means many workers will need to prepare for long commutes and time spent on the road, but in the aggregate, it contributes to traffic congestion and time lost for all road users. As shown in Figure 2-8, El Cerrito’s jobs-household ratio increased from 0.45 in 2002, to 0.54 jobs per household in 2018. Between 2002 and 2018, the number of jobs in El Cerrito increased by 20.5 percent. While a jobs-household ratio of 1 would indicate there is one job for every 3% 7% 6%
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household, a ratio of 0.54 indicates that El Cerrito has around 1 job for every two households. In comparison the Bay Area overall had a ratio of 1.47 in 2018, indicating that there are more jobs than there are households and that for every 3 jobs there are two households. In addition, since 2009 the jobs-household ratio in the Bay Area overall increased at a much higher rate than in El Cerrito or Contra Costa County. The low ratio in El Cerrito in relation to the high ratio in the Bay Area overall indicates that people who live in El Cerrito work elsewhere in the Bay Area. In addition, because of the relatively small size of El Cerrito, the presence of two BART stations, and the relative proximity to other regional employment centers, people that live in El Cerrito have the ability to access jobs nearby.

For more information on transportation access in the city, see Section 3.5 of the Fair Housing Assessment (Chapter 3).

Figure 2-7: Workers by Earnings as Place of Work and Place of Residence, El Cerrito, 2019 Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, Table POPEMP-10. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data 2015-2019, B08119, B08519.

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Figure 2-8: Jobs: Household Ratio, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, and Bay Area, 2002-2018 Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, POPEMP-13. U.S. Census Bureau, Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics, Workplace Area Characteristics (WAC) files (Jobs), 2002-2018; California Department of Finance, E-5 (Households).

Unemployment
As shown in Figure 2-9, in El Cerrito, there was a 4.4 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate between January 2010 and January 2021. Jurisdictions throughout the region experienced a sharp rise in unemployment in 2020 due to impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a general improvement and recovery in the later months of 2020.

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Figure 2-9: Average Unemployment Rates, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, and Bay Area, 2010-2021 Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, POPEMP15. California Employment Development Department, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), Sub-county areas monthly updates, 2010-2021.
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Projected Employment Growth
According to the ABAG 2040 Projections, the number of employed residents in Contra Costa County is projected to increase from 589,810 in 2020 to 665,875 in 2040, an increase of 12.9 percent. While the number of employed residents in Contra Costa County is expected to grow, it is estimated to remain relatively constant in El Cerrito. In El Cerrito, the total number of employed residents is projected to increase by less than one percent between 2020 and 2040, with a decrease anticipated between 2030 and 2040 (see Table 2-4). This is reflective of the projected population growth in Contra Costa County, which is expected to grow at a rate much higher than that of El Cerrito (see Figure 2-1 and Table 2-2). Furthermore, it is important to note that employed residents is not reflective of the number of jobs locally within El Cerrito, and is a broader measure of the number of people living in El Cerrito that are employed.

Table 2-4: Employed Residents, Contra Costa County Jurisdictions, 2020-2040 2020 2030 2040 Change
2020-2040
Percent Change
2020-2040
Antioch 53,060 55,185 61,020 7,960 15.0%
Brentwood 19,450 21,345 29,030 9,580 49.3%
Clayton 7,040 7,135 6,975 -65 -0.9%
Concord 74,380 94,610 93,480 19,100 25.7%
Town of Danville 26,090 26,910 26,630 540 2.1%
El Cerrito 16,075 16,350 16,170 95 0.6%
Hercules 14,390 14,430 15,300 910 6.3%
Lafayette 14,610 14,920 15,030 420 2.9%
Martinez 22,045 22,250 22,000 -45 -0.2%
Town of Moraga 9,045 9,285 9,400 355 3.9%
Oakley 16,120 21,470 23,080 6,960 43.2%
Orinda 10,270 10,495 10,435 165 1.6%
Pinole 10,550 10,820 10,665 115 1.1%
Pittsburg 34,495 33,660 39,380 4,885 14.2%
Pleasant Hill 19,660 19,960 19,550 -110 -0.6%
Richmond 58,045 63,300 70,010 11,965 20.6%
San Pablo 12,850 12,950 12,840 -10 -0.1%
San Ramon 44,780 45,920 46,940 2,160 4.8%
Walnut Creek 88,515 92,895 95,700 7,185 8.1%
Unincorporated 38,345 39,940 42,240 3,895 10.2%
Contra Costa County 589,810 633,830 665,875 76,065 12.9% Source: Projections 2040 MTC/ABAG; Data downloaded 2022.

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2.3 Household Characteristics
Household type and size, income levels, and the size and types of special needs populations all affect the type of housing needed by residents. This section describes the various household characteristics contributing to housing needs in El Cerrito.

Household by Type
A household is defined by the U.S. Census as all persons living in a housing unit. For the purpose of the data presented in this section, families are a type of household and include people related by blood, marriage, or adoption who live together. A single person living alone is also a household. “Other” types of households are unrelated people residing in the same dwelling unit. People living in group quarters, such as dormitories or convalescent homes, are not counted as households.

As shown in Figure 2-10 below, the largest proportion of households in El Cerrito are married-couple family households at 55 percent of total households, which is the same as the percentage of married-couple households countywide (55 percent) and higher than the Bay Area (51 percent). El Cerrito also continues to have a high proportion of single-person households (24 percent), higher than the County (22 percent) and slightly lower than the Bay Area (25 percent).

Single female-headed households with dependents make up about 10 percent of all households in El Cerrito, which is less than the percentage of female-headed households in Contra Costa County (12 percent) and the same as in the Bay Area (10 percent). These household data support the need for smaller, higher density and mixed-use units close to transportation and services, as well as larger housing types suitable for families.

Figure 2-10: Households by Type, El Cerrito, 2015-2019
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Housing Tenure
The number of residents who own their homes compared to those who rent their homes can help identify the level of housing insecurity – ability for individuals to stay in their homes – in a city and region. Generally, renters may be displaced more quickly if prices increase. In El Cerrito there are a total of 10,034 households. Of those households, there are more residents who are homeowners than there are renters: 59 percent versus 41 percent (see Figure 2-11).

By comparison, 34 percent of households in Contra Costa County are renters, while 44 percent of Bay Area households rent their homes. The percentage of renters in El Cerrito is expected to increase in the future as more multifamily rental housing is built within the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Area.

Figure 2-11: Housing Tenure, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, and the Bay Area, 2015-2019 Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, POPEMP-17. U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 SF1, Table H04; U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 SF1, Table H04; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B25003.

Housing Tenure by Housing Type
In many cities, homeownership rates for households in single-family homes are substantially higher than the rates for households in multi-family housing. In El Cerrito, 80.9 percent of households in detached single-family homes are homeowners, while 6.3 percent of households in multi-family housing are homeowners (see Figure 2-12). In El Cerrito, the largest proportion of the housing stock was built 1940 to 1959, with 5,225 units constructed during this period.

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Figure 2-12: Housing Tenure by Housing Type, El Cerrito, 2015-2019 Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B25032.

Housing Tenure by Age
The age of residents who rent or own their home can also signal the housing challenges a community is experiencing. Younger households tend to rent and may struggle to buy a first home in the Bay Area due to high housing costs. At the same time, senior homeowners seeking to downsize may have limited options in an expensive housing market. In El Cerrito, 68 percent of householders between the ages of 25 and 44 are renters, while 19 percent of householders over 65 years old are renters (see Figure 2-13).

Figure 2-13: Housing Tenure by Age, El Cerrito, 2015-2019 Source: Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B25007. 81%
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Housing Tenure by Race and Ethnicity
Homeownership rates often vary considerably across race/ethnicity in the Bay Area and throughout the country.

These disparities not only reflect differences in income and wealth but also stem from federal, state, and local policies that limited access to homeownership for communities of color while facilitating homebuying for white residents.

While many of these policies, such as redlining, have been formally disbanded, the impacts of race-based policy are still evident across Bay Area communities. In El Cerrito, 44.1 percent of Black households owned their homes, while homeownership rates were 57.4 percent for Asian households, 37.5 percent for Latinx households, and 63.5 percent for White households. Notably, recent changes to state law require local jurisdictions to examine these dynamics and other fair housing issues when updating their housing elements. (see Figure 2-14).

Figure 2-14: Housing Tenure by Race*, El Cerrito, 2015-2019 * The Census Bureau does not disaggregate racial groups by Hispanic/Latinx ethnicity in the source of this information (Table B25003), so each racial category accounts for Hispanic / non-Hispanic ethnic characteristics.

Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, POPEMP-20. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B25003(A-I).

Household Income Characteristics
Household income is the most important factor affecting housing opportunity, as it determines a household’s ability to afford its preferred type and location of housing, and to balance housing costs with other basic necessities of life.

Income levels can vary considerably among households based on age, number of workers per household, education level, type of employment, and/or race and ethnicity, among other factors.

Household income levels include the categories extremely low, very low, low, moderate, and above moderate income. The parameters of the target income categories are determined in relation to the median household income for Contra Costa County, adjusted by household size. The standard income definition of income categories used by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is provided in Table 2-5. 29 1,678 236 286 273 3,753 3,554
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Table 2-5: Income Level Definitions
Income Category Definition
Extremely Low < 30 % of the Contra Costa County AMI
Very Low 50-31 % of the Contra Costa County AMI
Low 51-80 % of the Contra Costa County AMI
Moderate 81-120 % of the Contra Costa County AMI
Above Moderate >121 % of the Contra Costa County AMI
AMI = Area Median Income
Contra Costa County 2022 Area Median Income (AMI) = $142,800 Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development, 2021.

Table 2-6 shows the 2022 HCD income limits for Contra Costa County. The AMI for a four-person household in the county was $142,800 in 2022. Income limits for larger or smaller households are higher or lower, respectively, and are calculated using a formula developed by HUD.

Table 2-6: HUD/HCD Income Limits based on Persons per Household, Contra Costa County, 2022 Income Categories Persons per Household
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Extremely Low (30% AMI and lower) $30,000 $34,300 $38,600 $42,850 $46,300 Very Low Income (31-50% AMI) $50,000 $57,150 $64,300 $71,400 $77,150 Low Income (51-80% AMI) $76,750 $87,700 $98,650 $109,600 $118,400 Median Income (100% AMI) $99,950 $114,250 $128,500 $142,800 $154,200 Moderate Income (81-120% AMI) $119,950 $137,100 $154,200 $171,350 $185,050 Source: CA Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), 2022.

Income Distribution
Despite the economic and job growth experienced throughout the region since 1990, the income gap has continued to widen. California is one of the most economically unequal states in the nation, and the Bay Area has the highest income inequality between high- and low-income households in the state.1 About 59 percent of households in El Cerrito earn more than 100 percent the Area Median Income (AMI), compared to 12 percent making less than 30 percent of the AMI, which is considered extremely low-income. Regionally, more than half of all households make more than 100 percent of the AMI, while 15 percent make less than 30 percent of the AMI. As shown in Figure 2-15, El Cerrito has slightly more high-income households and fewer extremely low-income households compared to the county and region (using 2017 data).
1 Bohn, S.et al. 2020. Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California. Public Policy Institute of California.

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Figure 2-15: Households by Income Level, El Cerrito, 2017 Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, ELI-01. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) ACS tabulation, 2013-2017.

Household Income by Tenure
Throughout the region, there are disparities between the incomes of homeowners and renters. Typically, the number of low-income renters greatly outpaces the amount of available housing that is affordable for these households. In El Cerrito, renter and owner households alike tend to have relatively high incomes. As shown in Figure 2-16, the largest proportion of renters and owners fall in the “Greater than 100 percent of AMI” income group.

Figure 2-16: Household Income Level by Tenure, El Cerrito, 2017 Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, POPEMP-21. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) ACS tabulation, 2013-2017 release. 12% 13% 15%
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Overcrowding
Overcrowding occurs when housing costs are so high relative to income that families double up or take in roommates (boarders) / or extended family members to share their housing costs, or they take in an elderly or disabled family member who can no longer live independently, or additional children (nieces, nephews, foster children) for various reasons. It is most likely to occur when demand for housing in a city or region is high.

Overcrowding occurs when the number of people living in a household is greater than the home was designed to hold. There are several different standards for defining overcrowding, but this report uses the Census Bureau definition, which is more than one occupant per room (not including bathrooms or kitchens). Additionally, the Census Bureau considers units with more than 1.5 occupants per room to be severely overcrowded.

In many cities, overcrowding is seen more amongst those that are renting. In El Cerrito, 6.2 percent of renter households experience moderate overcrowding (1 to 1.5 occupants per room), compared to 0.8 percent of owner households. Additionally, 1.9 percent of households that rent are severely overcrowded (more than 1.5 occupants per room), compared to 0.4 percent of households that own (see Figure 2-17). Overcrowding often disproportionately impacts low-income households. 0.9% of very low-income households (below 50% AMI) experience severe overcrowding, while 0.9% of households above 100% experience this level of overcrowding (see Figure 2-18). These data may indicate a shortage of rental units that are large enough to accommodate larger households, and potentially indicates that some renters are living in overcrowded conditions in order to be able to afford housing.

Figure 2-17: Overcrowding by Tenure and Severity
Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, OVER-1. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) ACS tabulation, 2013-2017.

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Figure 2-18: Overcrowding by Income Level, El Cerrito
Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, OVER-04. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) ACS tabulation, 2013-2017.

Overpayment
Overpayment is a critical issue for many households of various income levels. Housing overpayment, also known as housing cost burden, occurs when households spend more than 30 percent of gross monthly income on housing.

Severe overpayment or cost burden occurs when housing costs represent more than 50 percent of gross monthly income. In El Cerrito, 16.3 percent of households spend 50 percent or more of their income on housing, while 17.2 percent spend between 30 and 50 percent of their incomes on housing. However, it is important to note that rates of overpayment vary greatly across income categories.

Lower-income residents are often the most impacted by high housing costs and experience the highest rates of cost burden. As a result of spending such large portions of their income on housing, lower-income households are at higher risk of displacement, eviction, or homelessness. For example, 69.6 percent of extremely low-income households in El Cerrito households spend 50 percent or more of their income on housing according to the 2013- 2017 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) ACS tabulation. For El Cerrito residents making more than 100 percent of AMI, just 1.5 percent are severely cost-burdened.

A significant portion of households in El Cerrito have high housing costs relative to their household incomes, with lower-income households having particularly high rates of housing cost burden. Renters are often more costburdened than owners. While the housing market has resulted in home prices increasing dramatically, homeowners often have mortgages with fixed rates, whereas renters are more likely to be impacted by market increases. When looking at the cost burden by tenure in El Cerrito, 20.6 percent of renters are cost burdened by housing costs compared to 16.7 percent of those that own (see Figure 2-19). Additionally, 25.3 percent of renters are severely cost burdened, spending 50 percent or more of their income on housing, while 11.7 percent of owners are severely costburdened. In El Cerrito, American Indian or Alaska Native, Non-Hispanic residents are the most cost burdened with

58.3 percent spending 30- 50 percent of their income on housing, and American Indian or Alaska Native, NonHispanic residents are the most severely cost burdened with 41.7 percent spending more than 50 percent of their income on housing, as shown in Figure 2-20.

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Figure 2-19: Cost Burden by Tenure, El Cerrito, 2015-2019 Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, OVER-06. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B25070, B25091.

Figure 2-20: Cost Burden by Race and Ethnicity, El Cerrito, 2015-2019 Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, OVER-08. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) ACS tabulation, 2013-2017. 71%
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Table 2-7 shows the number and percentage of households by tenure at various income levels that are cost burdened and severely cost burdened. Overpayment is higher among lower-income households, particularly lowerincome renter households, with 68.9 percent of all lower-income households cost burdened and 77.4 percent of lower-income renter households cost burdened. Nearly half (46.9 percent) of lower-income renters are severely costburdened, spending more than 50 percent of their income on housing.

Table 2-7: Overpayment by Income Level and Tenure, El Cerrito, 2015-2019 Income Level Cost Burden > 30% Cost Burden > 50% Total Households Number Percent Number Percent Renters
<= 30% AMI 665 78.7% 605 71.6% 845
>30% to <=50% AMI 625 91.2% 335 48.9% 685
>50% to <=80% AMI 320 58.2% 35 6.4% 550
>80% to <=100% AMI 124 29.5% 4 1.0% 420
>100% AMI 75 4.8% 0 0.0% 1,570
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(<=80% AMI) 2,560 68.9% 1,590 42.8% 3,715
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, 2015-2019 ACS tabulation.

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2.4 Special Housing Needs
State law recognizes that certain households have more difficulty finding decent and affordable housing due to special circumstances. Government Code Section 65583(a)(7)) requires an analysis of any special housing needs, such as those of the elderly, persons with disabilities, including a developmental disability, large families, farmworkers, families with female heads of households, and families and persons in need of emergency shelter.

Extremely Low-Income Households
Extremely low-income (ELI) households are those with an income of 30 percent or less of the AMI, adjusted for family size. In El Cerrito, 12 percent of households make less than 30 percent of AMI, as shown in Figure 2-15. Regionally, 15 percent of households are considered ELI. Within Contra Costa County, 30 percent of the AMI (extremely low income) is equivalent to an annual income of $42,850 for a family of four, based on 2022 income limits. If there is only one wage earner in a family of four, this income equates to a wage of about $20.60 per hour for a single wage-earner, which is higher than El Cerrito’s locally adopted minimum wage for 2022 ($16.37/hour). ELI households typically consist of minimum wage workers, seniors on fixed incomes, and persons with disabilities. However, many households with single wage earners – including food service workers, full-time students, farmworkers, and healthcare professionals – can fall into lower AMI categories due to relatively stagnant wages in many industries. An extremely low-income family of four could afford a monthly housing cost of approximately $1,071. Contra Costa renters needed to earn $37.54 hourly to properly afford the county's average asking rent of $1,952, according to a May 2021 report from California Housing Partnership.

To calculate the projected housing needs for ELI households, the City assumed that 50 percent of the very lowincome housing need is equal to the ELI housing need. As such, there is a projected need for 167 ELI housing units during the planning period. See Chapter 4, Sites Inventory, for more information about the projected housing needs and the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA).

Households and individuals with extremely low incomes may experience the greatest challenges in finding suitable, affordable housing. Extremely low-income households often have a combination of housing challenges related to income, credit status, disability or mobility status, family size, household characteristics, supportive service needs, or a lack of affordable housing opportunities. ELI households are more likely to rent than own their homes and they experience higher levels of overpayment. In El Cerrito in 2017, 52 percent of ELI households are renters compared to 41 percent across all income levels (see Figure 2-16). According to more recent CHAS data (2015-2019), 59 percent of ELI households in El Cerrito rent. The CHAS data also shows that 75 percent of ELI households are cost-burdened (i.e., paying more than 30 percent of income on housing), and 66 percent are severely cost burdened (i.e., paying more than 50 percent of their income on housing) (see Table 2-7). Housing types to accommodate the needs of extremely low-income households include transitional and supportive housing, single room occupancy units (SROs), deeply subsidized affordable multi-family rental housing, and mobile homes. Housing choice vouchers are also an important source of funding for ELI households. There are 140 households in El Cerrito assisted with Housing Choice Vouchers, including project-based vouchers.

Senior Households
Senior households, defined as households headed by someone 65 or older, often experience a combination of factors that can make accessing or keeping affordable housing a challenge. Many seniors live on fixed incomes and are more likely to have disabilities, chronic health conditions, and/or reduced mobility.

Projected growth in the regional population aged 65 and older suggests a growing need to address senior housing needs over the coming decades. In Plan Bay Area 2040, ABAG projects that while the 2040 population as a whole is projected to be 33 percent higher than in 2010 the number of people aged 65 and over will increase by 140 percent.

Some of this growth in the region’s older adult population is likely to impact housing demand and needs within the city and throughout the region.

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When cost-burdened seniors are no longer able to make house payments or pay rents, displacement from their homes can occur, putting further stress on the local rental market or forcing residents out of the community they call home. Understanding how seniors might be cost-burdened is of particular importance due to their special housing needs, particularly for low-income seniors. Over half (54.2 percent) of seniors making less than 30 percent of AMI are spending more than half of their income on housing. For seniors making more than 100 percent of AMI, 88 percent are not cost-burdened and spend less than 30 percent of their income on housing.

As discussed previously, persons 65 years and older makes up 20 percent of the total population. In El Cerrito, the homeownership rate among the senior population is very high, at over 80 percent. This data indicates a potential need for programs that might help seniors age in place. It also indicates a need for more smaller homes and residential care facilities, allowing seniors options when downsizing from single family homes.

Existing Resources for Elderly Residents
As of 2020, the housing inventory in El Cerrito includes 195 rental units for seniors that are affordable to lowerincome senior households, as well as nine residential care homes for seniors with 193 beds (see Table 2-8). Senior Helpers of the East Bay is an organization in El Cerrito providing home care to seniors. In addition, the City’s Senior Center offers a variety of educational, recreational, and health-related services for older adults.

As shown later in Table 2-12, several of the affordable rental housing developments in the city provide affordable housing for seniors, including Hazel Shirley Manor, Del Norte Place, and Hana Gardens.

Table 2-8: State Department of Social Services Licensed Elderly Care Facilities, El Cerrito, 2022 Name Address License Status Facility Capacity
Alhouse 1605 Arlington Blvd Licensed 6
Arlington Care Home 2545 Arlington Blvd Licensed 6
El Cerrito Royale 6510 Gladys Avenue Licensed 145
Red Maple Residential Home 7100 Manila Avenue Licensed 6 Rn3 Loving Care Home I 917 Elm Street Licensed 6
Rn3 Loving Care Home II 921 Elm Street Licensed 6
Rn3 Loving Care Home IV 8320 Buckingham Drive Licensed 6 Rosewood Residence 7100 Manila Ave Pending 6
Wagaya Assisted Living 905 Elm Street Licensed 6
Source: State of California Department of Social Services, 2022.

The City has a Committee on Aging. Members are appointed by the City Council. The Committee has four long-term goals focused on affordable housing options for older and disabled residents, adequate space and facilities for programs and services for seniors. Improved accessible public transportation and paratransit service, and increased support services. Programs available to seniors in El Cerrito include nutrition programs, paratransit service, and senior classes, programs, services, and events offered through the El Cerrito Recreation Department. The Recreation Department publishes a monthly digital newsletter called the 60+ Bulletin that provides information on programs and resources for seniors. Housing Element programs that encourage affordable housing near public transit will help support the housing needs of seniors. More information on the effectiveness of programs for seniors is included in Appendix A: Evaluation.

Persons with Disabilities
A disability is defined as a long-lasting condition that impairs an individual’s mobility, ability to work, or ability to perform self-care. Persons with disabilities include those with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities.

Severely disabled people often have special housing needs because they often have limited incomes, there is a shortage of affordable and/or accessible housing, or they may have higher health care costs due to their disability.

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People with disabilities face additional housing challenges. Encompassing a broad group of individuals living with a variety of physical, cognitive, and sensory impairments, many people with disabilities live on fixed incomes and need specialized care, yet often rely on family members for assistance due to the high cost of care.

When it comes to housing, people with disabilities are not only in need of affordable housing but accessibly designed housing, which offers greater mobility and opportunity for independence. Unfortunately, the need typically outweighs what is available, particularly in a housing market with such high demand. People with disabilities are at a high risk for housing insecurity, homelessness, and institutionalization, particularly when they lose aging caregivers. As shown below, Figure 2-21 shows the rates at which different disabilities are present among El Cerrito residents. Overall, 9.2 percent of people in El Cerrito have a disability of some kind, which is lower than the county and Bay Area as a whole. 1 Ambulatory
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Figure 2-21: Disability by Type, El Cerrito, 2019
Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, DISAB-01. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B18102, Table B18103, Table B18104, Table B18105, Table B18106, Table B18107.

Persons with Developmental Disabilities
State law also requires housing elements to examine the housing needs of people with developmental disabilities.

Developmental disabilities are defined as severe, chronic, and attributed to a mental or physical impairment that begins before a person turns 18 years old. Some people with developmental disabilities are unable to work, rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and live with family members. In addition to their specific housing needs, they are at increased risk of housing insecurity after an aging parent or family member is no longer able to care for them.

According to data from the California Department of Developmental Services, 104 El Cerrito residents had a developmental disability in 2020. Of the population with a developmental disability, children under the age of 18 make up 51 percent (or 54 individuals), while adults account for 49 percent (or 52 individuals). The most common living arrangement for individuals with developmental disabilities in El Cerrito is the home of parent /family /guardian (see Table 2-9).
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Table 2-9: Population with Developmental Disabilities by Place of Residence Residence Type Number of Individuals
Home of Parent /Family /Guardian 94
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The type of housing that is suitable for persons with development disabilities varies substantially based on the nature and extent of the disability. Because households that include people with developmental disabilities are disproportionately lower income, many persons with developmental disabilities need affordable housing options.

Some individuals with developmental disabilities may be best served in housing with supportive services that can help them live independently or with licensed care. Design of accessibility modifications, proximity to services and transit, availability of group living opportunities, and affordability are some common considerations that are important for serving this need group. Incorporating “barrier-free” design in all new multi-family housing (as required by California and Federal Fair Housing laws) is especially important to provide the widest range of choices for residents with disabilities.

The California Department of Developmental Services provides community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through a statewide system of 21 regional centers, four developmental centers, and two community-based facilities. The City, along with other jurisdictions in Contra Costa County, is serviced by the Regional Center of the East Bay, which provides a point of entry to services for people with developmental disabilities.

Resources and Programs for Persons with Disabilities
Most programs and services available for persons with disabilities in El Cerrito are provided through the County, including paratransit, discounted transit fares, and general support services. Two affordable housing developments in El Cerrito specifically provide mental health support services: Idaho Apartments and Ohlone Gardens. Ohlone Gardens provides five units specifically to support persons with mental health support needs and three units for residents with mobility impairments. Housing Element programs that encourage affordable housing near public transit will help support the housing needs of persons with disabilities. More information on the effectiveness of programs for persons with disabilities and developmental disabilities is included in Appendix A: Evaluation.

Female-Headed Households
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a single-headed household contains a household head and at least one dependent, which could include a related or unrelated child, or an elderly parent. Single-headed households with children or elderly adults often require special consideration and assistance as a result of their greater need for affordable housing, health care, and a variety of other supportive services including accessible day care. Traditionally, female-headed households have been considered a special needs group because their incomes tend to be lower, making it difficult to obtain affordable housing, or because they have specific physical needs related to housing (such as child care or assisted living support).

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The 2019 Census reported 966 female-headed households in El Cerrito, making up 9.6 percent of all households.

Many single female-headed households have a greater risk of poverty due to higher family expenses and singlewage incomes. As shown in Figure 2-22, 20 percent of female-headed households with children fall below the Federal Poverty Line in El Cerrito, while 10 percent of female-headed households without children live in poverty.

Figure 2-22: Female-Headed Households by Poverty Status, El Cerrito, 2019 Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, LGFEM-05. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B17012.

The Contra Costa Housing Authority offers a Family Self-Sufficiency program for HCV participants to help low-income, single parents achieve economic independence from governmental assistance. Through public and private agency participation, beneficiaries have access to resources such as housing subsidies, childcare, education, job training, transportation, and a variety of other benefits. The Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County also offers free career development and job-seeking assistance and training that may be accessed by lower-income women.

Large Households
Large households, defined as households with five or more members, often have different housing needs than smaller households. Large households need to find housing of sufficient size (three or more bedrooms) and do not always have sufficient income to purchase or rent such housing. If a city’s rental housing stock does not include larger housing units, large households who rent could end up living in overcrowded conditions. In El Cerrito there are 506 large households, of which 178 (35 percent) own their home, as shown in Figure 2-23. In 2017, 117 (30 percent) large households were very low-income, earning less than 50 percent of the AMI.

Large households are generally served by housing units with three or more bedrooms, of which there are 5,509 units in El Cerrito. Among these large units with three or more bedrooms, 75 percent are owner occupied and 25 percent are renter occupied, as noted in Figure 2-24. Given that the city has a substantial stock of large units, of which 1,377 are rentals, very low-income large households could benefit from housing subsidies, such as housing choice vouchers. Large lower income households would also benefit from development of affordable rental multi-family units with three or more bedrooms. Ohlone Gardens, built in 2015, is an example of an affordable housing development serving large households. Over one-third of the units have three bedrooms. The City’s inclusionary ordinance requires that inclusionary units have a comparable square footage and the same bedroom count ratio as the market rate units, which helps to encourage larger affordable units incorporated into market rate development. 313
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Figure 2-23: Household Size by Tenure
Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, LGFEM-01. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B25009.

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Homelessness
Homelessness remains an urgent challenge in many communities across the state, reflecting a range of social, economic, and psychological factors. Rising housing costs result in increased risks of community members experiencing homelessness. Each year, Contra Costa’s Homeless Continuum of Care, with the help of county agencies and community volunteers, conducts a comprehensive Point-in-Time (PIT) count of families and individuals experiencing homelessness. The 2022 Point-in-Time count is the most recent published report, which found a total of 3,093 persons experiencing homelessness countywide on February 23, 2022, compared to 2,277 in 2020. Contra Costa County trends among the sheltered population revealed a slight increase in the number of people sheltered between 2015 and 2020 (704 vs 764), and an 76 percent increase among the unsheltered population (1,326 vs 2,329).

Table 2-10 shows the unsheltered population by jurisdiction in Contra Costa County as of the 2022 PIT. The 2022 count identified 31 unsheltered individuals in El Cerrito, which was 1 percent of the countywide homeless population.

Table 2-10: Unsheltered Homeless Population by Jurisdiction, Contra Costa County, 2022 West County Central County East County
Location # Location # Location #
Crockett 6 Alamo 3 Antioch 342
El Cerrito 31 Clayton 0 Bay Point 23
El Sobrante 13 Concord 436 Bethel Island 0
Hercules 0 Danville 8 Brentwood 69
North Richmond 31 Lafayette 6 Discovery Bay 0
Pinole 53 Martinez 106 Oakley 43
Richmond 632 Moraga 4 Pittsburg 221
Rodeo 27 Orinda 2
San Pablo 84 Pacheco 30
Pleasant Hill 58
San Ramon 27
Walnut Creek 74
Source: Contra Costa County Homeless Point-in-Time County and Survey Executive Summary, 2022.

The 2022 PIT revealed that a majority of households in the county were adult-only (89 percent) and there were more individuals experiencing homelessness who identified as male (57 percent) than female (42 percent). Per the 2022 PIT, the top three reasons for individuals and families losing housing were: argument with family/friend/roommate (27 percent), eviction/foreclosure (23 percent), and substance use (20 percent). While financial hardship is the primary cause of homelessness, many of those experiencing homelessness are dealing with severe issues – including mental illness, substance abuse and domestic violence – that are potentially life threatening and require additional assistance.

Racial Demographics of the Unhoused Population
In Contra Costa County, White (Hispanic and Non-Hispanic) residents represent the largest proportion of residents experiencing homelessness, making up 45 percent of the homeless population in 2019, the most recent year for which complete data on racial demographics is available. However, White residents make up 55.8 percent of the overall countywide population, as shown in Figure 2-25. On the other hand, comparing the racial composition of people experiencing homelessness to the total racial composition of all residents in the county reveals that Black/African American and American Indian individuals are disproportionately represented in the homeless population (see Figure 2-25). Black or African American residents make up only 8.7 percent of the countywide population, but an estimated

33.8 percent of the homeless population. Additionally American Indian or Alaska Native individuals make up less than 1 percent of the countywide population and nearly 15 percent of the homeless population.

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Figure 2-25: Racial Demographics of the Homeless Population, Contra Costa County, 2019 Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, HOMLES-02. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Populations and Subpopulations Reports (2019); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B01001(A-I).

Services for Persons Experiencing Homelessness
There are no homeless or transitional shelters located in El Cerrito. The closest shelters are located in Richmond, including: Calli House Youth Shelter, with 15 year-round beds for transition-age youth (18-24 years); Brookside Shelter, with 45 year-round beds for single adults, couples and multi-generational families (18 and older); and Bay Area Rescue Mission with 224 year-round beds for single adults and families with children. Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) in Richmond runs a family shelter with 42 beds and also operates as one of the Contra Costa’s Coordinated Assessment Resource and Engagement (CARE) Centers, a multi-service drop-in site, for people experiencing homelessness. Coordinated Outreach Referral and Engagement (CORE) teams provide homeless street outreach services to the local community and are operated by Contra Costa County Health, Housing and Homeless Services (H3). There are two CORE teams dedicated to West Contra Costa; one provides services to the Cities of Richmond and San Pablo and the second covers all of West County.

The Contra Costa Health, Housing and Homeless Services Division (H3) integrates housing and homeless services across the health system; and coordinates housing and homeless services across County government and in the community and is the lead agency for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program. The CoC forms a network of providers (including government and non-profit) designed to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness by providing services that are needed to help these individuals and families move into permanent housing, with the goal of long-term stability.

There are several private non-profit organizations in and around the Bay Area that provide services to persons experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, including unhoused and special needs groups. They include Shelter, Inc., Rubicon Programs, Inc., The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, American Red Cross, Bay Area Rescue Mission, Hope Solutions, HUME Center, Bay Area Community Services (BACS), Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB), and Safe Organized Spaces (SOS).

State law (Government Code 65583 (a)(4)) requires local jurisdictions to identify a zone or zones where emergency shelters are allowed as a permitted use without a conditional use or other discretionary permit in at least one zone.

The identified zone(s) must have sufficient capacity to accommodate the shelter need identified in the latest point in time count, and at a minimum provide capacity for at least one year-round shelter. The City’s Zoning Ordinance allows emergency shelters as a permitted use within the Community Commercial (CC) zone, as well as the Transit- 14.5% 3.1%33.8%45.0% 3.7% 0.5%17.2% 8.7% 55.8% 17.7%

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Oriented High-Intensity Mixed-Use (TOHIMU) and the Transit-Oriented Medium-Intensity Mixed-Use (TOMIMU) zones of the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan, subject to the operating standards defined in the Plan. Chapter 5:

Constraints Analysis contains more discussion of the capacity for emergency shelters in the city.

Farmworkers
Farmworkers are traditionally defined as persons whose primary incomes are earned through seasonal agricultural labor and have special housing needs because of their relatively low incomes and the unstable nature of their work.

Across the state, housing for farmworkers has been recognized as an important and unique concern. Farmworkers generally receive wages that are considerably lower than other jobs and may have temporary housing needs. Finding decent and affordable housing can be challenging, particularly in the current housing market.

ABAG prepared a Farmworker Housing Toolkit (Farmworker Toolkit) in January 2022 as a resource for housing elements. The Farmworker Toolkit reports that while overall the Bay Area has shifted away from its historical agricultural economic base, Bay Area counties still preserve strong agricultural roots. As shown in Figure 2-6, there were only 42 people living in El Cerrito that were employed in the agricultural and natural resources industries in 2020, representing a minute fraction of the city’s labor force. Although there is little agricultural activity within City limits, the responsibility for farmworker housing is shared among all cities in the county.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census of Farmworkers, the number of both permanent and seasonal farmworkers in Contra Costa County has decreased since 2002, with permanent farmworkers totaling 450 in 2017 and seasonal farmworkers totaling 860 in 2017 (see Figure 2-26). Farmworkers often choose to live within incorporated cities due to the diversity and availability of housing, proximity to schools and other employment opportunities for other family members, and overall affordability. Per the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), farmworkers often commute long distances to work for various employers but are considered permanent workers and residents in their home communities. For these permanent or settled farmworkers, the USDA estimates that these workers commute up to 75 miles for work and then return to their homes. Over the past two decades, there has been a shift to a more permanent workforce for many farms, which has shifted the bulk of the need from seasonal housing for migrant workers to permanently affordable housing for low wage working families. Both types of housing are still necessary, but farmworker housing is no longer solely a rural/County issue.

Figure 2-26: Farm Labor, Contra Costa County, 2002-2017 Notes: Farmworkers are considered seasonal if they work on a farm less than 150 days in a year, while farm workers who work on a farm more than 150 days are considered to be permanent workers for that farm.

Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, FARM-02. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Census of Farmworkers (2002, 2007, 2012, 2017), Table 7:

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Similar to other lower-income residents, farmworkers who live in El Cerrito have similar needs for affordable housing due to their lower wages so strategies to assist extremely low- and very low-income households will also benefit this special needs population.

2.5 Housing Stock Characteristics
This section identifies the characteristics of El Cerrito’s physical housing stock. This includes an analysis of housing growth trends, housing conditions, housing prices, and affordability.

Housing Unit Types
The housing stock of El Cerrito in 2020 was made up of 68.1 percent single family detached homes, 3.3 percent single family attached homes, 12.7 percent multifamily homes with 2 to 4 units, 15.4 percent multifamily homes with 5 or more units, and 0.5 percent mobile homes (see Figure 2-27). In El Cerrito, the housing type that experienced the most growth between 2010 and 2020 was multifamily housing: five-plus units.

In recent years, most housing produced in the region and across the state consisted of single-family homes or larger multi-unit buildings. However, there has been growing interest in “missing middle housing” – including duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, cottage clusters, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). These housing types may open more options across incomes and tenure, from young households seeking homeownership options to seniors looking to downsize and age-in-place.

Figure 2-27: Housing Type Trends, El Cerrito, 2010 and 2020 Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, HSG-01. California Department of Finance, E-5 series. 338 7,480 1,389 1,450
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Housing Age
The age of a community’s housing stock can provide a general indicator of overall housing conditions. In general, housing units over 30 years in age are likely to exhibit signs of rehabilitation needs, such as new roofing, foundation work, and new plumbing. In El Cerrito, the largest proportion of the housing stock was built 1940 to 1959, with 5,225 units constructed during this period, as shown below in Figure 2-28. Note that the Census data displayed in Figure 2- 28 is self-reported by occupants of the units and does not reflect actual building activity.

Figure 2-28: Housing Units by Year Built, El Cerrito, 2019 Note: Data is an estimate and does not reflect actual building activity.

Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, HSG-04. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B25034 Vacancy Rate
A vacancy rate measures the overall housing availability in a community and is often a good indicator of how efficiently for-sale and rental housing units are meeting the current demand for housing. A vacancy rate of five percent for rental housing and two percent for ownership housing is generally considered healthy and suggests that there is a balance between the demand and supply of housing. A lower vacancy rate often leads to rising rents and sales prices and can contribute to household overcrowding.

Vacant units make up 6.4 percent of the overall housing stock in El Cerrito. The rental vacancy rate is 2.0 percent, while the ownership vacancy rate is 0.9 percent. Figure 2-29 shows that of the vacant units, the most common type of vacancy is other vacant.
2 Throughout the Bay Area, vacancies make up 2.6 percent of the total housing units, with homes listed for rent; units used for recreational or occasional use and units not otherwise classified (other vacant) making up the majority of vacancies. The Census Bureau classifies a unit as vacant if no one is occupying it when census interviewers are 2 The vacancy rates by tenure is for a smaller universe than the total vacancy rate first reported, which in principle includes the full stock (6.4%).

The vacancy by tenure counts are rates relative to the rental stock (occupied and vacant) and ownership stock (occupied and vacant) - but exclude a significant number of vacancy categories, including the numerically significant other vacant. 5,225 2,504 1,401 1,300 205 86
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conducting the American Community Survey or Decennial Census. Vacant units classified as “for recreational or occasional use” are those that are held for short-term periods of use throughout the year. Accordingly, vacation rentals and short-term rentals like Airbnb are likely to fall in this category.

The Census Bureau classifies units as “other vacant” if they are vacant due to foreclosure, personal/family reasons, legal proceedings, repairs/renovations, abandonment, preparation for being rented or sold, or vacant for an extended absence for reasons such as a work assignment, military duty, or incarceration.18 In a region with a thriving economy and housing market like the Bay Area, units being renovated/repaired and prepared for rental or sale are likely to represent a large portion of the “other vacant” category. Additionally, the need for seismic retrofitting in older housing stock could also influence the proportion of “other vacant” units in some jurisdictions.

Figure 2-29: Vacant Units by Type, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, and Bay Area, 2019 Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, HSG-03. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B25004. 11%
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Substandard Housing Conditions
The Census Bureau data included in Figure 2-30 below gives a sense of some of the substandard conditions that may be present in El Cerrito. For example, 2.4 percent of renters in El Cerrito reported lacking a kitchen and 0.1 percent of renters lack plumbing, compared to 0.5 percent of owners who lack a kitchen and 0.5 percent of owners who lack plumbing.

Figure 2-30: Substandard Housing Issues, El Cerrito, 2019 Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, HSG-06. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B25053, Table B25043, Table B25049
The City’s Neighborhood Preservation Program gathers data on housing conditions through a combination of the City’s Residential Rental Inspection Program and code enforcement activities/complaints. Based on data 2019, the Neighborhood Preservation Officer estimates that 1 percent of owner-occupied housing units and 10 percent of renter-occupied housing units are in substandard condition. These findings are based on the California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3 definition and range from lack of hot/cold running water, lack of adequate heating, dampness of habitable rooms, lack of electrical, etc. In accordance with the California Health and Safety Code, not all substandard conditions require a property to be vacated. Most of these conditions were resolved through Notices of Violation to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety Code. The higher estimate of substandard rental units compared to owner-occupied units is a reflection of the City’s proactive approach to inspecting rental units and reactive code enforcement on owner-occupied units.

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2.6 Housing Costs and Affordability
The cost of housing is directly related to the extent of housing problems in a community. If housing costs are relatively high in comparison to household income, there will be a correspondingly higher prevalence of overpayment and overcrowding. This section summarizes the cost and affordability of the housing stock to El Cerrito residents.

Home Values and Market Trends
In the Bay Area, the costs of housing have long been among the highest in the nation. According to 2015-2019 ACS data shown in Figure 2-31, the largest proportion of homes in El Cerrito were valued between $750,000-$1,000,000 (39 percent) followed by $500,000-$750,000 (32 percent). By comparison, there is a broader range of home values in the county and Bay Area region as a whole.

Figure 2-31: Home Values of Owner-Occupied Units, El Cerrito, 2015-2019 Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, HSG-07. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B25075 According to data from Zillow, the region’s home values have increased steadily since 2010. The rise in home prices has been especially steep since 2012, with the median home value in the Bay Area more than doubling between 2010 and 2020. Since 2010, the typical home value has increased 145 percent in El Cerrito from $413,011 to $1,013,090. This change is greater than the change in Contra Costa County and the change for the region (see Figure 2-32). By 2020 home values in El Cerrito surpassed values countywide and approached the average value for the Bay Area region.

More recent data from Redfin shows that the median sale price in El Cerrito in May 2022 was over $1.3 million, a 6.8 percent increase from the prior year.
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Figure 2-32: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI)
Notes: Zillow describes the ZHVI as a smoothed, seasonally adjusted measure of the typical home value and market changes across a given region and housing type. The ZHVI reflects the typical value for homes in the 35th to 65th percentile range. The ZHVI includes all owner-occupied housing units, including both single-family homes and condominiums. More information on the ZHVI is available from Zillow.

The regional estimate is a household-weighted average of county-level ZHVI files, where household counts are yearly estimates from DOF’s E-5 series.

Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, HSG-08. Zillow, Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI).

Rent Values and Trends
Overall rents in El Cerrito are similar to rents countywide and in the Bay Area region. According to data from the 2015-2019 ACS, the largest proportion of rental units in El Cerrito was in the range of $1500-$2000 per month, totaling 34.9 percent, followed by 21.5 percent of units renting in the $2000-2500 category (see Figure 2-33). Looking beyond the city, the largest share of units in the county and the region as a whole is also in the $1500-$2000 category. Rents in El Cerrito have been increasing at similar rates to rents countywide and in the region. Between 2009 and 2019, the median rent increased by nearly 52 percent in El Cerrito, from $1,380 to $1,830 per month (see Figure 2-34). In Contra Costa County, the median rent increased 28.8 percent over this same time period, from $1,300 to $1,680, and the median rent in the region increased by 54 percent from $1,200 to $1,850. $100,000
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Figure 2-33: Contract Rents for Renter-Occupied Units, El Cerrito, 2015-2019 Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, HSG-09. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B25056 Figure 2-34: Median Contract Rent, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, and Bay Area, 2009-2019 Source: ABAG Housing Element Data Package, HSG-10. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data releases, starting with 2005- 2009 through 2015-2019, B25058, B25056 (for unincorporated areas). County and regional counts are weighted averages of jurisdiction median using B25003 rental unit counts from the relevant year. 3% 5% 6% 5%
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Housing Affordability
This section describes the ability of households at different income levels to pay for housing based on HCD 2022 income limits shown earlier in Table 2-6. Housing is classified as “affordable” if households pay no more than 30 percent of income for rent (including a monthly allowance for water, gas, and electricity) or monthly homeownership costs (including mortgage payments, taxes, and insurance). Since above moderate‐income households do not generally have problems finding affordable units, affordable units are frequently defined as those reasonably priced for households that are low to moderate income.

Table 2-11 shows maximum affordable monthly rents and purchase prices for homes using 2022 income limits for extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate-income households in Contra Costa County. A three-person household with an annual income of $98,650 is classified as low income (80 percent of AMI). A household with this income could afford to pay a monthly gross rent (including utilities) of up to $2,466 or could afford to purchase a house price at or below $403,266. An income of about $280,000 would be required to afford the May 2022 median sale price of $1.3 million in El Cerrito. This is nearly twice the area median income for a four-person household as shown in the 2022 HCD income limits for Contra Costa County (see Table 2-6).

Table 2-11: Ability to Pay for Housing Based on HCD Income Limits, 2022 Number of Persons 1 2 3 4 5 6
Extremely Low-Income Households at 30% of Median Family Income Income Level $30,000 $34,300 $38,600 $42,850 $46,300 $49,750 Max. Monthly Gross Rent 1 $750 $858 $965 $1,071 $1,158 $1,244 Max. Purchase Price 2 $122,635 $140,213 $157,791 $175,164 $189,267 $203,370 Very Low-Income Households at 50% of Median Family Income Income Level $50,000 $57,150 $64,300 $71,400 $77,150 $82,850 Max. Monthly Gross Rent 1 $1,250 $1,429 $1,608 $1,785 $1,929 $2,071 Max. Purchase Price 2 $204,392 $233,620 $262,849 $291,872 $315,377 $338,678 Low-Income Households at 80% of Median Family Income
Income Level $76,750 $87,700 $98,650 $109,600 $118,400 $127,150 Max. Monthly Gross Rent 1 $1,919 $2,193 $2,466 $2,740 $2,960 $3,179 Max. Purchase Price 2 $313,742 $358,504 $403,266 $448,028 $484,001 $519,770 Median-Income Households at 100% of Median Family Income Income Level $99,950 $114,250 $128,500 $142,800 $154,200 $165,650 Max. Monthly Gross Rent 1 $2,499 $2,856 $3,213 $3,570 $3,855 $4,141 Max. Purchase Price 2 $408,580 $467,036 $525,288 $583,744 $630,346 $677,152 Moderate-Income Households at 120% of Median Family Income Income Level $119,950 $137,100 $154,200 $171,350 $185,050 $198,750 Max. Monthly Gross Rent 1 $3,499 $3,999 $4,498 $4,998 $5,397 $5,797 Max. Purchase Price 2 $572,060 $653,851 $735,404 $817,195 $882,532 $947,869 Notes: Incomes based on HCD State Income Limits for 2022; FY 2022 AMI: $142,800. 1 Assumes that 30 percent of income is available for either: monthly rent, including utilities; or mortgage payment, taxes, mortgage insurance, and homeowners insurance
2 Assumes 90 percent loan (i.e., 10 percent down payment) at 5 percent annual interest rate and 30-year term; assumes taxes, mortgage insurance, and homeowners’ insurance account for 21 percent of total monthly payments Source: HCD, 2022; and Ascent, 2022.

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2.7 Assisted Housing at Risk of Conversion
State Housing Element law requires an analysis of the potential for rent-restricted low-income housing units to convert to market-rate housing within 10 years from the start of the planning period, and to propose programs to preserve or replace any units at risk of conversion, also known as “at-risk units.” This section presents an inventory of all rent-restricted housing in El Cerrito and identifies those units at risk of conversion by 2033.

Covenants and deed restrictions are the typical mechanisms used to maintain the affordability of publicly assisted housing, ensuring that these units are available to lower-and moderate-income households in the long term. Over time, the city may face the risk of losing some of its affordable units due to the expiration of covenants and deed restrictions. As the relatively tight housing market continues to put upward pressure on market rents, property owners are more inclined to discontinue public subsidies and convert the assisted units to market-rate housing.

Table 2-12 provides the inventory of assisted rental housing units in El Cerrito as of June 2022. Of the 277 total assisted units within seven developments, 90 units in two developments are at risk of converting to market-rate by 2033; 63 of the at-risk units are reserved for seniors.

Table 2-12: Inventory of Publicly Assisted Rental Housing, El Cerrito, 2014 Project Name Address Total
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Hazel Shirley
Manor
11025 San
Pablo
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Del Norte
Place
11720 San
Pablo
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low)
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Idaho
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10203 San
Pablo
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Health
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Tax Exempt Bonds
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Apartments
10810 San
Pablo
158 24 Family RDA Inclusionary Agreement 2035 No
Ohlone
Gardens
6431 - 6495
Portola Drive
57 57 Family, HIV/AIDS/
Homeless/Mental Health
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Credits, MHSA, HOPWA, IIG
2069 No
Hana Gardens 10848 -10860
San Pablo
Avenue
63 62 Seniors RDA, Affordable Housing
Sustainable Communities
grant program, State Infill
Infrastructure Grant program,
County HOME & CDBG,
County PBV & RAD, LIHTC,
Tax-Exempt Bonds
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Metro 510
(Creekwalk)
Southeastern
Corner of El
Cerrito Plaza
128 19 Family Inclusionary 2072 No
Total Assisted Units 735 277
Total At-Risk Units - 90
Source: Eskaton Properties Inc., City of El Cerrito, 2014.

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The following is a summary of the two developments with at-risk units:
• Del Norte Place. Del Norte Place is a 135-unit apartment complex in El Cerrito near the Del Norte BART Station. In exchange for El Cerrito Redevelopment Agency assistance through a Disposition and Development Agreement and a ground lease, the development allocated 27 units for very low-income households. These units are also restricted through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program. The term of affordability is set to expire in 2032.

Because it is not possible to only acquire the 27 affordable units in Del Norte Place, the estimated market value is calculated for all 135 units in the project.
• Hazel Shirley Manor. Hazel Shirley Manor is a 63-unit apartment complex operated by Eskaton Properties for low- and moderate-income seniors and mobility-impaired adults. Hazel Shirley Manor was at-risk in 2026 but the owners renewed the affordability restrictions through 2031.

In addition, the El Cerrito Royale, a 102-unit congregate care facility that is licensed through the State, had 31 lowerincome units that expired in 2019. The project includes 31 very low-income units. According to the Property Manager, the tenants in the lower-income units remain under the program as long as they meet eligibility; however, the units will convert to market rate once vacant.

Preservation and Replacement Options
State law requires that housing elements include a comparison of the costs to replace the at-risk units through new construction or to preserve the at-risk units. Preserving at-risk units can be accomplished by facilitating a transfer of ownership to a qualified affordable housing organization, purchasing the affordability covenants, and/or providing rental assistance to tenants. Each of these options is described below.

Acquisition and Rehabilitation
Transferring ownership of an at-risk project to a non-profit housing provider is generally one of the least costly ways to ensure that the at-risk units remain affordable for the long term. By transferring property ownership to a nonprofit organization, affordability restrictions can be secured and the project would become potentially eligible for a greater range of governmental assistance.

Because it is not possible to only acquire the affordable units in the Del Norte development, the estimated market value is calculated for all 135 units Based on listings of for-sale multifamily developments in El Cerrito and Richmond, a multifamily development might cost about $315,000 per unit on average to acquire. Assuming that renovations cost around $25,000 per unit, the total cost for acquisition and rehabilitation of the two developments with at-risk units is estimated at $67 million.

Rent Subsidy
Rent subsidies are a potential method for preserving affordability. Through a variety of funding sources, the City could potentially provide rental vouchers similar to those provided through the Housing Choice Vouchers program (formerly Section 8). The amount of a rent subsidy would be equal to the difference between the HUD defined fair market rent (FMR) for a unit and the cost that would be affordable to a lower-income household based on HUD income limits. Table 2-13 shows this calculation. The total cost to subsidize the 90 at-risk units is estimated at nearly $960,000 annually, or about $28.8 million over 30 years.

Another way rent subsidies could be structured is as a rent buy-down. This would involve the City providing a onetime assistance loan to the property owner to cover the present value of the decrease in rents associated with the extended affordability term compared with market rents achievable on the units. This approach offers a benefit to the owner in that they receive cash upfront from the loan, providing funds for rehabilitation improvements.

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Table 2-13: Estimated Cost to Subsidize Rents, El Cerrito (2022) Per Unit Affordable Rent1 Unit Size Total 1BR 2BR 3BR
A Low-Income Rent (60% AMI) $1,413 $1,601 $1,959
B Very Low-Income Rent (50% AMI) $1,178 $1,334 $1,491
C Average (A & B) $1,295 $1,468 $1,725
D Per Unit Fair Market Rent2 $1,854 $2,274 $3,006
E Monthly Per Unit Subsidy (D–C) $639 $915 $1,471
F Annual Subsidy/Unit (E * 12) $7,664 $10,982 $17,648
Total “At Risk” Units3 45 27 18 90
Total Annual Subsidy $344,880 $296,514 $317,664 $959,058 1 Affordable rent calculation is based on 1.5 persons per bedroom. 2 2021 HUD Fair Market Rent
3 Actual unit size of at-risk units is unknown. Assumes 50% of total “At Risk” units are 1-bedroom, 30% are 2-bedroom, and 20% are 3-bedroom.

AMI = Area Median Income
Source: U.S. HUD, Fair Market Rents, Contra Costa County, 2022; Ascent 2022.

Construction of Replacement Units
New construction is often more expensive than acquisition and rehab. The cost of developing housing depends upon a variety of factors, including density, size of the units, location, land costs, and type of construction. According to a report by the Terner Center,3 the average cost statewide to develop a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit funded affordable housing development was $480,000 per unit in 2019. However, costs vary greatly by region and the Bay Area is the most expensive region in which to build affordable housing. According to the report, the average cost to build an affordable unit in the greater San Francisco Bay Area was nearly $600,000 per unit in 2019, and costs have only increased since that time due to increases in labor and material costs. Assuming an average cost of $600,000 per unit, it would cost an estimated $54 million to replace the 90 at-risk units.

Comparison of Preservation Options
The cost of acquiring both projects and transferring ownership to non-profit housing organizations is highest at approximately $67 million, due to the large number of market-rate units that would also need to be purchased. In comparison, the annual costs of providing rental subsidies to preserve the 90 assisted units are relatively low ($959,058 annually); however, long-term provision of rental subsidies for at least 30 years would cost more than $28 million. New construction of 90 replacement units is another option estimated at approximately $54 million. 3 The Costs of Affordable Housing Production: Insights from California’s 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program. Terner Center for Housing Innovation. U.C. Berkeley. March 2020. https://ternercenter.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LIHTC_Construction_Costs_2020.pdf Agenda Packet Page 179 of 595
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Qualified Entities
There are 24 non-profit corporations currently registered as qualified entities for Contra Costa County, and 96 entities working statewide that have the experience and capacity to assist in preserving at-risk units. These organizations, presented in Table 2-14, are tracked by HCD and up-to-date contact information for each entity can be obtained via the HCD website at: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/policy-research/preserving-existing-affordable-housing.shtml.

Table 2-14: Qualified Entities, Contra Costa County
Organization City
Rubicon Programs, Inc. Richmond
ACLC, Inc Stockton
East Bay NHS Richmond
Resources for Community Development Berkeley
Eskaton Properties Inc. Carmichael
Rural California Housing Corp West Sacramento
East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation Oakland
Pacific Community Services, Inc. Pittsburg
Community Housing Development Corp. Richmond
Anka Behavioral Health Concord
Satellite Housing Inc. Berkeley
Northern California Land Trust, Inc. Berkeley
Alameda County Allied Housing Program Hayward
ROEM Development Corporation Santa Clara
Neighborhood Housing Services of the East Bay Richmond
L + M Fund Management LLC Westchester
Source: CA Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), 2021. City of El Cerrito, 2022.

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3.1 Introduction and Overview of AB 686
Land use policies and planning directly impact the ability of individuals and families to live in neighborhoods with opportunity, including high-performing schools, greater availability of jobs, and convenient access to transit and services. Despite the long-standing federal mandate established by the Fair Housing Act (FHA) 1 , which prohibits
discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability status, people within protected classes continue to encounter limits in housing choice and mobility.

In 2018, the California State Legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB) 686 to expand upon the fair housing requirements and protections outlined in the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)2 and protect the requirement to affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH) as published in the 2015 U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development (HUD) Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule.3 The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) defines AFFH as taking meaningful actions to explicitly address, combat, and relieve disparities resulting from past patterns of segregation to foster more inclusive communities.4 As part of this, housing elements are required to include the following components:
• Inclusive and Equitable Outreach: Housing elements must make a diligent effort to equitably include all community stakeholders in the Housing Element participation process. • Assessment of Fair Housing: All housing elements must include an assessment of fair housing. This assessment should include an analysis of the following four fair housing issues: integration and segregation patterns and trends, racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty, disparities in access to opportunity, and disproportionate housing needs, including displacement risk. • Analysis of Sites Inventory: Local jurisdictions must evaluate and address how particular sites available for housing development will meet the needs of households at all income levels. The Housing Element must analyze and conclude whether the identified sites improve or exacerbate conditions for fair housing. • Identification of Contributing Factors: Based on findings from the previous steps, housing elements must identify, evaluate, and prioritize the contributing factors related to fair housing issues. • Priorities, Goals, and Actions to AFFH: Local jurisdictions must adopt fair housing goals and actions that are significant, meaningful, and sufficient to overcome identified patterns of segregation and affirmatively further fair housing. The Housing Element should include metrics and milestones for evaluating progress and fair housing results.

This section serves as an assessment of fair housing practices in the City of El Cerrito, pursuant to Government Code Section 65583 (c)(10). It examines existing conditions and demographic patterns including patterns of integration and segregation within the city, concentrated areas of low- and moderate-income housing, and areas of low and high opportunity. The analysis is based on data and research from the U.S. Census American Community Survey (ACS) from 2000-2020, the HCD AFFH Data and Mapping Tool, the HUD AFFH Tool, Contra Costa County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice January 2020-2025 (2020 AI), and the AFFH Segregation Report: El Cerrito (2022) prepared by UC Merced/STIR Labs in collaboration with the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). 1 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601-3631 2 California Government Code Section 12900-12951 & 12927-12928 & 12955 - 12956.1 & 12960-12976 3 The 2015 HUD rule was reversed in 2020 and partially reinstated in 2021. 4 HCD AFFH Guidance Memo, 2021.

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Notes on Geospatial Analysis
In this report, “neighborhoods” are approximated by census tracts. Census tracts are statistical geographic units defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of disseminating data. In the Bay Area, census tracts contain on average 4,500 residents. Nearly all Bay Area jurisdictions contain at least two census tracts, with larger jurisdictions containing dozens of census tracts.

Throughout this report, neighborhood level segregation measures are calculated using census tract data. However, some of the analysis uses data derived from a smaller geographic scale (i.e., census blocks and census block groups) to better show spatial differences in where different groups live. Census block groups are subdivisions of census tracts, and census blocks are subdivisions of block groups. In the Bay Area, block groups contain on average 1,500 people, while census blocks contain on average 95 people.

The region is the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area, which is comprised of Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, and Sonoma County.

3.2 Historical Context5
Housing and development are integral to the historical context of El Cerrito. The city’s history, like much of California history, begins with Spanish colonization and the rancho system and is launched into the modern era in the 1880’s with the development of the railroad. The historical development of El Cerrito is still reflected in the built environment, with commercial activity centered around San Pablo Avenue and the railroad; and was cemented through the 1954 Master Land Use Plan, which designated areas for single family and multiple family dwellings, apartment buildings and professional offices, commercial and industrial areas, and lands that would be set aside for parks, schools and other public uses. El Cerrito’s history also includes the example of area in the Richmond Annex known as Bayview Number 1 that was annexed into El Cerrito because of substandard housing and inconsistent public services. In addition, there has also been opposition to multifamily development since the 1960s, which resulted in the city enacting a building moratorium in 1972.

Native Americans and Spanish Colonization
Native Americans inhabited the west Contra Costa County area for thousands of years before Europeans arrived. The Bay Area was mostly inhabited by the Ohlone. The tribelet living in the Rancho San Pablo/El Cerrito area was known as the Huchiuns. Very little detail of Huchiun life is known. The Spanish did not record Huchiun traditions or history since they planned to convert their way of life to align with European culture.

Spanish efforts to colonize Alta California, known as the area between San Diego and the San Francisco Bay area, began in 1697 when Jesuit priests first trickled into Baja California to spread Catholicism and Spanish culture. In those days Alta California was a province of the Viceroyalty of New Spain (today’s Mexico). It remained largely unexplored until the mid-1700s when the Spanish began establishing settlements to counter the influence of the English, Russians, and French, who were beginning to show increased interest in the region. The Spanish planned a three-fold colonization plan: religious conversion, military presence, and municipal organization. By the end of 1776, seven missions spread the length of Alta California. Fourteen additional missions were founded between 1777 and 1823.

Spanish communities developed around many of the missions. The missions, presidios, and villages spread Spanish culture and values in Alta California, ending the way of life for the native Huchiuns, who were pushed off their lands and forced into the mission system.

In 1817, Francisco Maria Castro requested a 17,938-acre land grant that eventually became Rancho San Pablo, which included a large portion of modern day El Cerrito. A prolonged legal dispute over Rancho San Pablo lands between the 1840s and 1890s slowed development in El Cerrito until the mid-1890s, while many surrounding cities were well under development by this point. El Cerrito’s first subdivision, the Schmidt & Fink Tract, included most of the land 5 The information in this section is largely from the El Cerrito Context Report, which was adapted from the 2012 El Cerrito Historical Society’s “Draft Historic Context Statement.”
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between Moeser Lane and Schmidt Lane. Two more subdivisions were laid out before the end of 1894. By 1906, 15 subdivisions had been laid out in the El Cerrito area.

California & Nevada Railroad
In the 1880’s the California & Nevada Railroad was built through El Cerrito about where BART runs today. The first revenue train ran through El Cerrito in 1885. By 1905, a streetcar line running the length of San Pablo Avenue, known as the Key System, made travel through Richmond, Pullman, Stege, Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco easy.

Industry expanded along the rail line between 1880–1944, between when the railroad was first constructed and the closing of the last quarry. Most industrial-related buildings were once located along the railroad line, now utilized by BART, but have since been redeveloped.

Incorporation and Early Development
Residents voted on incorporation as a sixth-class city and the city limits for El Cerrito on August 16, 1917. The city limits appeared as they do today. A sixth-class city is defined as a city with fewer than 999 residents.

El Cerrito’s agricultural history between 1834 and 1945 was mainly rooted in the dairy industry and small farms. There are no currently functioning agricultural properties in El Cerrito; most farming properties were subdivided in the midtwentieth century for residential construction.

San Pablo Avenue has always been the hub for commercial development for El Cerrito. A majority of the commercial buildings are located along San Pablo Avenue between Central Avenue and El Cerrito Plaza/Carlson Boulevard, as well as the area known as Little Italy, located along San Pablo Avenue between Potrero Avenue and Cypress Avenue.

Land Development After 1940
While El Cerrito did experience a surge of development during the 1930s, the city had its greatest land development after 1940. During the war years, defense workers taking jobs in the Kaiser shipyards in Richmond and other defenserelated industries, moved into El Cerrito, establishing temporary homes –mostly in auto courts and trailer camps along San Pablo Avenue. In the postwar period, residents and newcomers built permanent homes on hillside sites overlooking San Francisco Bay. Meanwhile, developers built mostly duplexes and apartment buildings on the flat lands located near the city's commercial strip on San Pablo Avenue. The building boom continued throughout the 1950s and it was not until the mid-1960s when construction leveled off as all easily buildable land was already developed.

City of Homes and 1953 Master Land Use Plan
Community leaders developed plans for guiding building construction in line with El Cerrito's image as a "City of Homes." In 1953, the city council revised the zoning plan (originally enacted 1930), and in 1954 the council adopted a Master Land Use Plan, including the preparation of a map that designated areas for single family and multiple family dwellings, apartment buildings and professional offices, commercial and industrial areas, and lands that would be set aside for parks, schools and other public uses.

Bayview Number 1
The area in the Richmond Annex known as Bayview Number 1 was an unincorporated pocket under county jurisdiction that remained after Richmond's incorporation of the surrounding area in 1925. The area contained many illegal business as well as numerous substandard housing units and trailer camps remaining from the war, often in violation of the state building codes. It also had poorly maintained streets and sewers. Bayview Number 1 residents also received inconsistent public services. The area was eventually annexed into El Cerrito in 1955, adding a 24-block area with 1,200 residents into El Cerrito.

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(1970), which required a zoning variation for its hillside location. Following approval of the three-story, 400-unit Kaiser Aetna project proposed as redevelopment of the historically significant Chung Mei property, a group of homeowners initiated a referendum that won by a majority vote in the 1972 election to void the project. The City Council called a 90-day moratorium on building activity, which allowed time to clarify the single-family home concept in the General Plan as a guide for community development.

Fair Housing
In some cities at this time, racial or class-based politics were part of a bias against multifamily housing. African Americans and other non-white residents were barred from buying homes in many single-family subdivisions through racially-restrictive covenants, confining many non-white residents to living in multifamily housing. The predominance of single-family zoning in many communities, including El Cerrito, has created and continues to perpetuate patterns of racial and income-based segregation. Current patterns related to integration and segregation are discussed in Sections 3.4 and 3.5 of this Chapter.

3.3 Fair Housing Enforcement
Fair housing enforcement and outreach capacity refers to the ability of a locality and fair housing entities to disseminate information related to fair housing laws and rights and provide outreach and education to community members. Enforcement and outreach capacity also includes the ability to address compliance with fair housing laws, such as investigating complaints, obtaining remedies, and engaging in fair housing testing. The Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Unruh Civil Rights Act are the primary California fair housing laws. California state law further extends anti-discrimination protections in housing to several classes that are not covered by the federal FHA of 1968, including prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) has statutory mandates to protect the people of California from discrimination pursuant to the California FEHA, Ralph Civil Rights Act, and Unruh Civil Rights Act (with regards to housing).
• FEHA prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, disability, and genetic information, or because another person perceives the tenant or applicant to have one or more of these characteristics.
• Unruh Civil Rights Act (Civ. Code, § 51) prohibits business establishments in California from discriminating in the provision of services, accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges to clients, patrons and customers because of their sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, primary language, or immigration status. • Ralph Civil Rights Act (Civ. Code, § 51.7) guarantees the right of all persons within California to be free from any violence, or intimidation by threat of violence, committed against their persons or property because of political affiliation, or on account of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, or position in a labor dispute, or because another person perceives them to have one or more of these characteristics.

Fair Housing Cases
In Contra Costa County, local housing, social services, and legal service organizations include the Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California (FHANC), Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO) Fair Housing, Bay Area Legal Aid, and Pacific Community Services, see Table 3-1. While these organizations provide valuable assistance, the capacity and funding that they have is generally insufficient.

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Table 3-1: Fair Housing Advocacy Organizations, Contra Costa County Organization Focus Areas
Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California (FHANC) Non-profit agency that provides fair housing information and literature in a number of different languages, primarily serves Marin, Sonoma, and Solano County but also has resources to residents outside of the above geographic areas.

Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO) Fair Housing Housing counseling agency that provides education and charitable assistance to the general public in matters related to obtaining and maintaining housing.

Bay Area Legal Aid Largest civil legal aid provider serving seven Bay Area counties. Has a focus area in housing preservation and homelessness task force to provide legal services and advocacy for those in need.

Pacific Community Services Private non-profit housing agency that serves east Contra Costa County (Bay Point, Antioch, and Pittsburg) and provides fair housing counseling as well as education and outreach.

Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (RNHS) Housing counseling agency that serves East Bay (specific areas include Richmond, El Cerrito, San Pablo, and Pinole) and Contra Costa County residents by providing affordable rentals to families in addition to education on homeownership and financial literacy.

Regional Trends
Based on DFEH Annual Reports, Table 3-2 shows the number of housing complaints filed by Contra Costa County to DFEH between 2015–2020. A slight increase in the number of complaints precedes the downward trend from 2016– 2020. Note that fair housing cases alleging a violation of FEHA can also involve an alleged Unruh violation as the same unlawful activity can violate both laws. DFEH creates companion cases that are investigated separately from the housing investigation.

Table 3-2: Number of DFEH Housing Complaints in Contra Costa County (2015-2020) Year Housing Unruh Civil Rights Act
2015 30 5
2016 32 2
2017 26 2
2018 22 2
2019 22 2
2020 20 1
Total 152 14
Source: https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/LegalRecords/?content=reports#reportsBody.

The HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (HUD FHEO) enforces fair housing by investigating complaints of housing discrimination. Table 3- 3 shows the number of FHEO cases filed by protected class in Contra Costa County between 2015 and 2020. Cases for 2020 were significantly lower because data was not collected after June 30, 2020. A total of 148 cases were filed between 2015 and June 30, 2020, with disability being the top allegation of basis of discrimination followed by familial status, race, national origin, and sex. These findings are consistent with national trends stated in FHEO’s 2020 State of Fair Housing Annual Report to Congress where disability was also the top allegation of basis of discrimination.

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Table 3- 3 indicates that the highest number of fair housing complaints in Contra Costa County are due to discrimination against those with disabilities, followed by income source, race, and national origin. A summary of ECHO’s Fair Housing Complaint Log for Contra Costa County on fair housing issues, actions taken, services provided, and outcomes can be found in Table 3- 4 and Table 3- 5.

As shown in the tables, the most common action(s) taken/services provided are providing clients with counseling, followed by sending testers for investigation, and conciliation with landlords. Regardless of actions taken or services provided, almost 45 percent of cases are found to have insufficient evidence. Only about 12 percent of all cases resulted in successful mediation.

Table 3-3: Number of FHEO Filed Cases by Protected Class in Contra Costa County (2015–2020) Year Number of
Filed Cases
Disability Race National Origin Sex Familial Status
2015 28 17 4 2 2 4
2016 30 14 8 7 5 6
2017 20 12 3 5 1 5
2018 31 20 6 3 4 9
2019 32 27 4 4 4 1
2020 7 4 1 0 2 1
Total 148 94 26 21 18 26
Percentage of Total Filed Cases 63.5% 17.5% 14.2% 12.2% 17.6% *Note that cases may be filed on more than one basis.

Source: Data.Gov - Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) Filed Cases, https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fheo-filed-cases.

Table 3-4: Action(s) Taken/Services Provided by Protected Class 1 3 5 6 7 Grand Total
Race 21 0 0 2 0 23
Marital Status 0 0 0 1 0 1
Sex 0 0 0 0 0 0
Religion 0 0 0 0 0 0
Familial Status 0 0 0 3 0 3
Sexual Orientation 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sexual Harassment 0 0 0 1 0 1
Income Source 15 0 1 7 1 24
Disability 7 1 14 33 5 60
National Origin 13 0 0 1 0 14
Other 0 0 1 11 5 17
Total 56 1 16 59 11 143
1 Testers sent for investigation; 3. Referred to attorney; 5. Conciliation with landlord; 6. Client provided with counseling; 7. Client provided with brief service; Source: ECHO Fair Housing (2020 - 2021).

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Table 3-5: Outcomes
Protected Class Counseling
Provided to
Landlord
Counseling
Provided to
Tenant
Education
to Landlord
Insufficient
Evidence
Preparing
Site Visit
Referred to

DFEH/HUD
Successful
Mediation
Grand Total
Race 0 0 2 20 0 1 0 23
National Origin 0 0 1 13 0 0 0 14
Marital Status 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Sex 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Disability 2 25 2 12 0 4 15 60
Religion 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sexual Orientation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Familial Status 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3
Income Source 3 3 0 16 1 0 1 24
Sexual Harassment 0 8 2 2 1 4 0 17
Other 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Total 5 39 7 64 2 10 16 143
Source: ECHO Fair Housing (2020 - 2021).

Local Trends
In El Cerrito, only two general fair housing inquiries were made to ECHO between 2016-2021: one for a general fair housing inquiry about disability and one on alleged discrimination based on national origin. Counseling was provided to the tenant that made the general inquiry and testers were sent for investigation to the alleged discrimination, but insufficient evidence was found.

Fair Housing Testing
Fair housing testing is a randomized audit of property owners’ compliance with local, state, and federal fair housing laws. Initiated by the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division in 1991, fair housing testing involves the use of an individual or individuals who pose as prospective renters for the purpose of determining whether a landlord is complying with local, state, and federal fair housing laws.

Regional Trends
ECHO conducts fair housing investigations in Contra Costa County (except Pittsburg). The Contra Costa County 2020 AI did not report any findings on fair housing testing on the county level nor at the local level for the City of El Cerrito; however, it does bring to attention that private discrimination is a problem in Contra Costa County that continues to perpetuate segregation.

Fair Housing Education and Outreach
Regional Trends
Fair housing outreach and education is imperative to ensure that those experiencing discrimination know when and how to seek help. Below is a more detailed description of fair housing services provided by local housing, social services, and legal service organizations.
• Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California (FHANC). FHANC is a non-profit agency with a mission to actively support and promote fair housing through education and advocacy. Fair housing services provided to residents outside of Marin, Sonoma, or Solano counties include foreclosure prevention services and information, information on fair housing law for the housing industry, and other fair housing literature. The majority of the fair housing literature is provided in Spanish and English, with some provided in Vietnamese and Tagalog.

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• Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO) Fair Housing. ECHO Fair Housing is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency that aims to promote equal access in housing, provide support services to aid in the prevention of homelessness, and promote permanent housing conditions. The organization provides education and charitable assistance to the general public in matters related to obtaining and maintaining housing in addition to rental assistance, housing assistance, tenant/landlord counseling, homeseeking, homesharing, and mortgage and home purchase counseling. In Contra Costa County, ECHO Fair Housing provides fair housing services, first-time home buyer counseling and education, and tenant/landlord services (rent review and eviction harassment programs are available only in Concord). Although ECHO serves most of Contra Costa County, including El Cerrito, only one fair housing counselor serves the county. The 2020 AI states that the organization provides information in Spanish, however the ECHO website is predominantly in English with limited options to translate the homepage into various languages. Navigating the entire site may be difficult for the limited-English proficient (LEP) population. General fair housing services encompass:
 Counseling, investigation, mediation, enforcement, and education.  First-time home buyer counseling provides one-on-one counseling with a Housing Counselor on the homebuying process. The Housing Counselor will review all documentation, examine and identify barriers to homeownership, create an action plan, and prepare potential homebuyers for the responsibility of being homeowners. The Housing Counselor will also review the credit reports, determine what steps need to be taken to clean up adverse credit, provide counseling on money-saving methods, and assist in developing a budget.  First-time home buyer education provides classroom training regarding credit information, home ownership incentives, home buying opportunities, predatory lending, home ownership responsibilities, governmentassisted programs, as well as conventional financing. The class also provides education on how to apply for HUD-insured mortgages, purchase procedures, and alternatives for financing the purchase. Education also includes information on fair housing and fair lending and how to recognize discrimination and predatory lending procedures and locating accessible housing if needed.  ECHO’s Tenant/Landlord Services provides information to tenants and landlords on rental housing issues such as evictions, rent increases, repairs and habitability, harassment, illegal entry, and other rights and responsibilities regarding the tenant/landlord relationship. Trained mediators assist in resolving housing disputes through conciliation and mediation.
 In cities that adopt ordinances to allow Rent Reviews (City of Concord only in Contra Costa County), tenants can request a rent review from ECHO Housing by phone or email. This allows tenants who experience rent increases exceeding 10 percent in a 12-month period to seek non-binding conciliation and mediation services. • Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal). BayLegal is the largest civil legal aid provider serving seven Bay Area counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara). With respect to affordable housing, BayLegal has a focus area in housing preservation (landlord-tenant matters, subsidized and public housing issues, unlawful evictions, foreclosures, habitability, and enforcement of fair housing laws) as well as a homelessness task force that provides legal services and advocacy for systems change to maintain housing, help people exit homelessness, and protect unhoused persons’ civil rights. The organization provides translations for their online resources to over 50 languages and uses volunteer interpreters/translators to help provide language access. Its legal advice line provides counsel and advice in different languages. Specific to Contra Costa County, tenant housing resources are provided in English and Spanish.

The Housing Preservation practice is designed to protect families from illegal evictions, substandard housing conditions, and wrongful denials and terminations of housing subsidies. The practice also works to preserve and expand affordable housing and protect families from foreclosure rescue scams. BayLegal helps low-income tenants obtain or remain in safe affordable housing by providing legal assistance in housing-law related areas such as public, subsidized (including Section 8 and other HUD subsidized projects) and private housing, fair housing and housing discrimination, housing conditions, rent control, eviction defense, lock-outs and utility shutoffs, residential hotels, and training advocates and community organizations.

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BayLegal also provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families to prevent homelessness and increase housing stability as well as assist unhoused youth/adults address legal barriers that prevent them from exiting homelessness. This is done through a mix of direct legal services, coalition building and partnerships, policy advocacy, and litigation to advocate for systems change that will help people maintain housing, exit homelessness, and protect unhoused persons’ civil rights. BayLegal also provides free civil legal services to lowincome individuals and families to prevent homelessness and increase housing stability as well as assist unhoused youth/adults address legal barriers that prevent them from exiting homelessness. This is done through a mix of direct legal services, coalition building and partnerships, policy advocacy, and litigation to advocate for systems change that will help people maintain housing, exit homelessness, and protect unhoused persons’ civil rights. The Homelessness Task Force (HTF) was developed in response to complex barriers and inequities contributing to homelessness and strives to build capacity and develop best practices across the seven aforementioned counties to enhance BayLegal’s coordinated, multi-systems response to homelessness. • Pacific Community Services, Inc. (PCSI). PCSI is a private non-profit housing agency that serves east Contra Costa County (Bay Point, Antioch, and Pittsburg) and provides fair housing counseling in English and Spanish. Housing and counseling services provided include:
 Foreclosure Prevention: Consists of a personal interview and the development of a case management plan for families to keep their homes and protect any equity that may have built up. Relief measures sought include: loan modification or reduced payments, reinstatement and assistance under ‘Keep Your Home’ program, forbearance agreements, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, refinancing or recasting the mortgage, or sale of the property.  Homeownership Counseling: Prepares first-time buyers for a successful home purchase by helping them in budgeting, understanding the home purchase process, and understanding the fees that lenders may charge to better prepare new buyers when acquiring their first home.  Rental Counseling; Tenant and Landlord Rights: Provides information and assistance in dealing with eviction and unlawful detainer actions, deposit returns, habitability issues, getting repairs done, mediation of tenant/landlord disputes, assisting tenant organizations, legal referrals to Bay Area Legal Aid & Bar Association resources, pre-rental counseling and budgeting.  Fair Housing Services: Includes counseling regarding fair housing rights, referral services and education and outreach. PCSI offers training for landlords and owners involving issues of compliance with federal and state fair housing regulations.
 Fair Housing Education and Outreach: Offers informative workshops for social service organizations and persons of protected categories. These workshops are designed to inform individuals how to recognize and report housing discrimination.

Though PCSI’s list of available services is comprehensive, their website lacks contact information, resources, and accessibility.
• Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (RNHS). RNHS is a HUD-approved Housing counseling agency that serves East Bay (specific areas include Richmond, El Cerrito, San Pablo, and Pinole) and County residents.

RNHS is the property owner and manager of over thirty single-family and multi-family homes in the City of Richmond and Oakland. They have developed, acquired and/or rehabilitated over 400 single family homes including housing developments in blighted and vacant lots to sell or manage as affordable homes to purchase, or rent for low-income families. RNHS also serves residents through education programs that include financial literacy programs, home loan programs, foreclosure prevention, and affordable rental counseling. The primary program areas are summarized below:
 Rental Counseling: Supports individual's understanding of resident rights and responsibilities and mastering of “basic” financial habits as it relates to budgeting and managing credit. It is targeted to those who are exploring homeownership or looking to create sustainable financial practices to address the day-to-day needs related to managing one’s financial households.

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 Mortgage Delinquency & Default Resolution: Offers free and confidential counseling for homeowners who are facing financial trouble and avoid foreclosure.
 Homeownership Counseling: Offers training, referrals, and other assistance to provide first-time homebuyers with the knowledge to shop for an affordable home, access government-sponsored financial support programs, get the right mortgage product, and learn how to avoid foreclosure.

Local Trends
Similar to the other cities in Contra Costa County, ECHO is the primary organization that provides fair housing enforcement and outreach in El Cerrito, as described above. The City also provides information on fair housing laws, tenant rights, and affordable housing strategies through the City’s website. The Housing Division maintains a list of existing affordable housing units, new affordable housing projects, and affordable housing waitlist opportunities in the city. In addition to local resources, when inquiries or complaints are received, the City directs residents to ECHO and other county resources for housing, legal, and other services. Besides the two complaints received by ECHO from El Cerrito residents, described above, City staff is not aware of any other fair housing lawsuits, consent decrees, or other related legal matters.

The City demonstrates compliance with fair housing laws and other related laws through the following:
• The City demonstrates compliance with Density Bonus Law (Gov. Code, Section65915) through its density bonus ordinance, which currently allows for an increase of 35 percent over the maximum allowable residential density.

Assembly Bills 2753, 2372, 1763, 1227, and 2345 were passed in 2018, 2019, and 2020 and revised density bonus law to provide additional benefits for qualifying projects. The City has included Program H-2.I. (State Density Bonus) to update the density bonus ordinance to be consistent with recent State law. • The City will continue to comply with No-Net-Loss (Gov. Code, Section65863) through identifying a surplus of sites available to meet the RHNA allocation and tracking the remaining capacity as projects are approved on sites in the inventory (Program H-1.A., Maintain Sites Inventory). • The City complies with SB 330 (Gov. Code Section 65589.5), relying on regulations set forth in the law for processing preliminary application for housing development projects, conducting no more than five hearings for housing projects that comply with objective general plan and development standards, and making a decision on a residential project within 90 days after certification of an environmental impact report, or 60 days after adoption of a mitigated negative declaration or an environmental report for an affordable housing project. • The City complies with the Housing Accountability Act (Gov. Code, Section 65589.5) by allowing emergency shelters by right in the CC, TOHIMU, and TOMIMU zoning districts, with the exception of the Theater Overlay Block in the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan (SPASP) area. Moreover, the City has taken several proactive steps to streamline development approval procedures within the SPASP, including certification of the Supplemental EIR, which enables CEQA streamlining within the SPASP. Within the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Area, if a project meets all of the development parameters stated in the Form Based Code, (e.g., height, parking, open space) it qualifies for Tier II design review and it will only require approval by the Design Review Board. A completely residential project does not require a use permit, even if greater than 25 units. The City has included Program H1.B (Promote Mixed-use Development and Amenities in San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Area) to continue to facilitate the development of high-density residential and mixed-use development within the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Area by providing objective standards, streamlining the approval process, and providing CEQA streamlining opportunities for projects consistent with the Specific Plan. • Currently, as of June 1, 2022, El Cerrito is among the 38 jurisdictions in California where SB 35 does not apply because they have met their prorated lower and above moderate income RHNA; however, the City intends to comply with SB 35 (Gov. Code Section65913.4) by establishing a written policy or procedure, as well as other guidance as appropriate, to streamline the approval process and standards for eligible projects (Program H-1.G). • The City also offers tenant protection through the Rent Registry Ordinance, El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter

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database regarding rents and other relevant information about rental units. This requirement applies to all owners of residential rental property, with some exceptions. The data collected will be used to inform the City Council about the rental market, trends, housing stock data and future policy considerations in El Cerrito.

3.4 Integration and Segregation
Race/Ethnicity
Segregation is the separation of different demographic groups into different geographic locations or communities, meaning that groups are unevenly distributed across geographic space. Patterns of racial segregation across the Bay Area are not simply the result of individual housing preferences, but the byproduct of exclusionary policies as well as private housing discrimination.6 The data presented in this section describing racial and income segregation in El Cerrito is based on the data and research presented in the AFFH Land Use Segregation Report prepared for El Cerrito by the UC Merced/ STIR labs team in collaboration with ABAG. The report examines two spatial forms of segregation:
neighborhood level segregation within a local jurisdiction and city level segregation between jurisdictions in the Bay Area.
• Neighborhood level segregation (within a jurisdiction): Segregation of race and income groups can occur from neighborhood to neighborhood within a city. For example, if a local jurisdiction has a population that is 20 percent Latinx, but some neighborhoods are 80 percent Latinx while others have nearly no Latinx residents, that jurisdiction would have segregated neighborhoods.
• City level segregation (between jurisdictions in a region): Race and income divides also occur between jurisdictions in a region. A region could be very diverse with equal numbers of White, Asian, Black, and Latinx residents, but the region could also be highly segregated with each city comprised solely of one racial group.

Ethnic and racial composition of a region is useful in analyzing housing demand and any related fair housing concerns as it tends to demonstrate a relationship with other characteristics such as household size, locational preferences and mobility. Prior studies have identified socioeconomic status, generational care needs, and cultural preferences as factors associated with “doubling up”—households with extended family members and non-kin. These factors have also been associated with ethnicity and race. Other studies have also found minorities tend to congregate in metropolitan areas though their mobility trend predictions are complicated by economic status (minorities moving to the suburbs when they achieve middle class) or immigration status (recent immigrants tend to stay in metro areas/ports of entry).

Regional Trends
The AFFH Land Use Segregation Report found that across the San Francisco Bay Area, White residents and above moderate-income residents are significantly more segregated from other racial and income groups The highest levels of racial segregation occur between the Black and White populations. The analysis showed that the amount of racial segregation both within Bay Area cities and across jurisdictions in the region has decreased since the year 2000.

However, compared to cities in other parts of California, Bay Area jurisdictions have more neighborhood level segregation between residents from different racial groups. Additionally, there is also more racial segregation between Bay Area cities compared to other regions in the state.

Contra Costa County is a large, diverse jurisdiction in which people of color (non-White racial and ethnic groups) comprise a majority of the population. Table 3-6 shows trends in racial composition from 2000-2020 for Contra Costa County. Figure 3-1 displays the distribution and proportion of non-White residents at the block group level in the county.
6 Racial Segregation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Part 1. Othering & Belonging Institute. October 30, 2018.

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Table 3-6: Racial Composition for Contra Costa County vs. Bay Area Average Race Contra Costa County
2000 2010 2020
Asian/Pacific Islander* 12.67% 16.71% 17.7%
Black/African American 9.91% 10.02% 8.20%
Latinx 17.68% 24.36% 25.8%
Other or Multiple Races 3.70% 2.90% 5.60%
White 57.89% 47.75% 42.6%
*Asian and Pacific Islander combined
Source: Data for 2020 is from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2016-2020), Table B03002. Data from 2010 is from U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010, Table P4. Data for 2000 is standardized to 2010 census tract geographies and is from U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, Table P004.

Figure 3-1: Racial Demographics in Contra Costa County, 2018 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer. Esri 2018 demographic estimates.

To measure segregation in the county, Table 3-7 provides racial and ethnic dissimilarity trends from HUD.

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groups. The index score can be understood as the percentage of one of the two groups that would need to move to produce an even distribution of racial/ethnic groups within the specified area. For example, if an index score is above 60, 60 percent of people in the specified area would need to move to eliminate segregation. The following can be used to interpret the index:
• <40: Low Segregation
• 40-54: Moderate Segregation
• >55: High Segregation
In Contra Costa County, all non-White residents combined are considered moderately segregated from White residents, with an index score of 41.86 at the census tract level and 44.93 at the block group level (Table 3-7).

Segregation between non-White and White residents has remained relatively steady since 1990. However, since 1990 segregation has increased from low to moderate levels for Hispanic residents, the largest increase amongst all racial/ethnic groups. This trend is commonly seen throughout the state and is likely attributed to an increase of Hispanic residents during the migration boom of the mid-to-late 1990s.

Block group level data reveals that segregation is more prominent amongst Asian or Pacific Islander residents than what is measured at the tract level (index score of 40.55 at the block group level versus 35.67 at the tract level). For Asian or Pacific Islander residents, there was a 2 percent increase in segregation. For Black residents, segregation has decreased by 13 percent since 1990. The proportion of Black residents has remained relatively steady during this same time period.

Table 3-7: Racial/Ethnic Dissimilarity Trends (1990–2020) in Contra Costa County Dissimilarity Index 1990 Trend 2000 Trend 2010 Trend Current (2010 Census Block Group)
Non-White/White 41.19 41.95 41.86 44.93
Black/White 67.52 62.54 58.42 61.80
Hispanic/White 36.70 45.24 48.07 49.49
Asian or Pacific Islander/White 34.89 32.73 35.67 40.55 Source: HUD’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Tool (AFFH-T), Table 3 – Racial/Ethnic Dissimilarity Trends, Data version: AFFHT006, released July 10, 2020.

Local Trends
According to the 2015-2019 American Community Survey, the majority (50.94 percent) of residents in El Cerrito were non-Hispanic White. This was followed by 24.75 percent of residents as non-Hispanic Asians, 11.45 percent of residents as Hispanic or Latino, 6.65 percent as non-Hispanic Black or African American, and 5.57 percent as non-Hispanic multiracial. American Indians and Alaskan Natives, non-Hispanic other races, and Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders were the minority of the city, making up only 0.16 percent, 0.34 percent, and 0.13 percent of the population respectively. Refer to Table 3-8 for a comparison of racial composition in an average city in the Bay Area versus the City of El Cerrito. El Cerrito has a higher share of White residents than other jurisdictions in the Bay Area as a whole, a lower share of Latinx residents, a lower share of Black residents, and a higher share of Asian/Pacific Islander residents.

Figure 3-2 provides a visual of racial demographics in El Cerrito on the block group level. The majority of El Cerrito has block groups where 41–60 percent of the population are non-White. On the western border, there are block groups where 61–80 percent of the population are non-White. On the southeastern border, there are block groups where 20 percent or less of the population are non-White.

As will be discussed later in this chapter, block groups where percentages of non-White residents are the highest also score poorly on the healthy places index, have lower percentages of children in married-couple households, higher use of housing choice vouchers, higher percent of low-moderate income population, and lower median incomes.

These areas also have the highest percentage of cost-burdened renter households in the city and are considered sensitive communities vulnerable to displacement as defined by the UC Berkeley Urban Displacement Project.

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Table 3-8: Racial Composition for El Cerrito vs. Bay Area Average Race City of El Cerrito Bay Area Average
2000 2010 2020 2020
Asian/Pacific Islander* 24.3% 27.3% 29.3% 28.2%
Black/African American 8.3% 7.5% 4.8% 5.6%
Latinx 7.9% 11.1% 11.6% 24.4%
Other or Multiple Races 5.6% 5.8% 7.6% 5.9%
White 53.8% 48.3% 46.2% 35.8%
*Asian and Pacific Islander combined
Source: UC Merced AFFH Segregation Report, 2022. IPUMS National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS). Data for 2020 is from U.S.

Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2016-2020), Table B03002. Data from 2010 is from U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010, Table P4. Data for 2000 is standardized to 2010 census tract geographies and is from U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, Table P004.

Figure 3-2: Racial Demographics in El Cerrito, 2018
Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer. Esri 2018 demographic estimates.

Segregation Indices
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racial or income groups across the city at once. Theil’s H index is provided in addition to these required measures.

The indices range from 0 to 1. Higher values indicate that groups are more unevenly distributed.

Table 3-9 shows the measures of segregation for all racial groups El Cerrito for the years 2000, 2010, and 2020 compared to averages for all 109 Bay Area jurisdictions in 2020. Table 3-10 shows the measures of racial segregation for the region for 2010 and 2020 for comparison.

The isolation index shows that as of 2020, White residents are the most segregated compared to other racial groups in El Cerrito, as measured by the isolation index. The isolation index of 0.471 for White residents means that the average White resident lives in a neighborhood that is 47.1 percent White. Table 3-10 shows that the isolation index value for White residents in the region is 0.429, meaning that on average White Bay Area residents live in a jurisdiction that is 42.9 percent White in 2020 and are less likely to come into contact with other racial groups.

Among all racial groups, the White population’s isolation index value has changed the most over time, becoming less segregated from other racial groups between 2000 and 2020.

According to the dissimilarity index, the highest level of racial segregation within El Cerrito is between Black and White residents (see Table 3-9). El Cerrito’s Black/White dissimilarity index of 0.250 means that 25.0 percent of Black (or White) residents would need to move to a different neighborhood to create perfect integration between Black residents and White residents. When analyzing the dissimilarity index, it is important to note that dissimilarity index values are less reliable for a population group if that group represents approximately less than 5 percent of the jurisdiction’s total population. In El Cerrito, Black residents comprise 5.34 percent of the city’s population.

Tables 3-9 and 3-10 also present the Theil’s H Index value as a measure of segregation. This index measures how diverse each neighborhood is compared to the diversity of the whole city. Neighborhoods are weighted by their size, so that larger neighborhoods play a more significant role in determining the total measure of segregation. According to the Theil’s H-Index, neighborhood racial segregation in El Cerrito declined between 2010, 2015, and 2020. In 2020, the Theil’s H Index for racial segregation in El Cerrito was lower than the average value for Bay Area jurisdictions, indicating that neighborhood level racial segregation in El Cerrito is less than in the average Bay Area city.

Table 3-9: Neighborhood Racial Segregation Measures, El Cerrito, 2000-2020 Index Race El Cerrito Bay Area Average
2000 2010 2020 2020
Isolation Index Asian/Pacific Islander 0.252 0.283 0.316 0.245 Black/African American 0.120 0.095 0.063 0.053
Latinx 0.098 0.130 0.129 0.251
White 0.561 0.510 0.471 0.491
Dissimilarity Index Asian/Pacific Islander vs. White 0.149 0.187 0.211 0.185 Black/African American vs. White 0.334 0.286 0.250 0.244 Latinx vs. White 0.288 0.261 0.235 0.207
People of Color vs. White 0.166 0.181 0.193 0.168
Theil's H Multi-racial All 0.034 0.030 0.026 0.042
Source: UC Merced AFFH Segregation Report, 2022. IPUMS National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS). Data for 2019 is from U.S.

Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B03002. Data from 2010 is from U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010, Table P4. Data for 2000 is standardized to 2010 census tract geographies and is from U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, Table P004.

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Table 3-10: Regional Racial Segregation Measures
Index Group 2010 2020
Isolation Index Asian/Pacific Islander 0.317 0.378
Black/African American 0.144 0.118
Latinx 0.283 0.291
White 0.496 0.429
People of Color 0.629 0.682
Dissimilarity Index Asian/Pacific Islander vs. White 0.384 0.369 Black/African American vs. White 0.475 0.459
Latinx vs. White 0.301 0.297
People of Color vs. White 0.296 0.293
Theil's H Multi-racial All 0.103 0.097
Source: UC Merced AFFH Segregation Report, 2022. IPUMS National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS). Data for 2019 is from U.S.

Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B03002.

Persons with Disabilities
In 1988, Congress added protections against housing discrimination for persons with disabilities through the FHA, which protects against intentional discrimination and unjustified policies and practices with disproportionate effects.

The FHA also includes the following unique provisions to persons with disabilities: (1) prohibits the denial of requests for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, if necessary, to afford an individual equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling; and (2) prohibits the denial of reasonable modification requests. With regards to fair housing, persons with disabilities have special housing needs because of the lack of accessible and affordable housing, and the higher health costs associated with their disability. In addition, many may be on fixed incomes that further limit their housing options.

Regional Trends
According to the 2015-2019 ACS 5-year estimates, 118,603 residents (10.9 percent of Contra Costa County’s population) reported having one of six disability types listed in the ACS (hearing, vision, cognitive, ambulatory, selfcare, and independent living). The percentage of residents detailed by disability are listed in Table 3-11 below. Note that an individual may report more than one disability.

Table 3-11: Percentage of Populations by Disability Types in Contra Costa County and El Cerrito, 2019 Disability Type Contra Costa County City of El Cerrito
Hearing 2.9% 3.4%
Vision 1.8% 1.4%
Cognitive 4.4% 3.3%
Ambulatory 5.9% 5.3%
Self-Care Difficulty 2.4% 2.4%
Independent Living Difficulty 5.2% 5.0%
Percentage of Total Population with Disability 10.9% 9.5% Source: 2015–2019 ACS 5-year Estimates.

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In Contra Costa County, the percentage of individuals with disabilities increases with age, with the highest percentage of individuals with disabilities being those 65 years and older. El Cerrito shares the same pattern, though the percentage of population with disabilities is slightly higher in those 5–17 years of age than those 18–34 years of age (3.3 percent compared to 2.5). The upward trend continues after the slight dip. Refer to Table 3-12 for the distribution of percentages by age.

Table 3-12: Percentage of Population with Disabilities by Age in Contra Costa County and El Cerrito, 2019 Age Contra Costa County City of El Cerrito
Under 5 years 0.8% 1.0%
5 - 17 years 4.9% 3.3%
18 - 34 years 6.2% 2.5%
35 - 64 years 9.7% 5.2%
65 - 74 years 21.5% 19.5%
75 years and over 51.2% 49.1%
Source: 2015 ACS 5-year Estimates.

In terms of geographic dispersal, there is a relatively homogenous dispersal of persons with disabilities, especially in central Contra Costa County, where most census tracts have less than 10 percent of individuals with disabilities.

Towards eastern Contra Costa County, the western boundary, and parts of southern Contra Costa County, however, the percentage of the population with disabilities increases to 10–20 percent. Comparing Figure 3-3 and Figure 3-44, areas with a high percentage of populations with disabilities correspond with areas with high housing choice voucher (HCV) concentration (24 percent of people who utilize HCVs in Contra Costa County have a disability). Though use of HCVs do not represent a proxy for actual accessible units, participating landlords remain subject to the FHA to provide reasonable accommodations and allow tenants to make reasonable modifications at their own expense.

Areas with a high percentage of populations with disabilities also correspond to areas with high percentages of lowmoderate income communities. The above demographic information indicates socioeconomic trends of populations of persons with disabilities.

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Figure 3-3: Distribution of Population with a Disability in Contra Costa County, 2019 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer. American Community Survey (ACS) (2015-2019).

Local Trends
The City of El Cerrito has a lower percentage of population with disabilities than Contra Costa County (a difference of

1.4 percent) and a different concentration of disability types. The greatest percentage of disabilities in El Cerrito are those with ambulatory difficulties (5.3 percent), followed by independent living (5.0 percent), hearing impairment (3.4 percent), cognitive impairment (3.3 percent), self-care needs (2.4 percent), and vision difficulties (1.4 percent).

Referring to Figure 3-4, populations with disabilities are concentrated in northern El Cerrito (10–20 percent of the population has a disability). The northern central portion of the city, however, has less than 10 percent of the population with a disability. Similarly, southern El Cerrito has a low percentage of population with a disability (< 10 percent), but a small southeast pocket of the city has a slightly higher percentage (10–20 percent).

Western tracts with higher populations with a disability are considered sensitive communities vulnerable to displacement. These tracts have a higher percentage of children in female-headed households, and low composite scores for opportunity areas. Low composite scores for opportunity areas indicate low opportunity indicators such as employment rates, educational proficiency, proximity to jobs, etc.

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Figure 3-4: Distribution of Population with a Disability in El Cerrito, 2019 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer. American Community Survey (ACS) (2015-2019).

Familial Status
Under the FHA, housing providers (e.g., landlords, property managers, real estate agents, or property owners) may not discriminate because of familial status. Familial status refers to the presence of at least one child under 18 years old, pregnant persons, or any person in the process of securing legal custody of a minor child (including adoptive or foster parents). Examples of familial status discrimination include refusing to rent to families with children, evicting families once a child joins the family (through birth, adoption, or custody), enforcing overly restrictive rules regarding children’s use of common areas, requiring families with children to live on specific floors, buildings, or areas, charging additional rent, security deposit, or fees because a household has children, advertising a preference for households without children, and lying about unit availability.

Families with children often have special housing needs due to lower per capita income, the need for affordable childcare, the need for affordable housing, or the need for larger units with three or more bedrooms. Single parent households are also protected by fair housing law. Of particular consideration are female-headed households, who may experience greater housing affordability challenges due to typically lower household incomes compared to twoparent households. Often, sex and familial status intersect to compound the discrimination faced by single mothers.

Table 3-13 displays household types in El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, and the Bay Area region. Female-headed family households account for 10 percent of all households in El Cerrito. There are slightly more female-headed family households (12 percent) throughout the County, however this distribution reflects the patterns of the rest of the region. Married-couple family households are the predominant household type, composing more than 50 percent of households throughout the region.

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Table 3-13: Household Type, 2019
Household Type El Cerrito Contra Costa County Bay Area
Female-Headed Family Households 966 10% 48,256 12% 48,256 10% Male-headed Family Households 279 3% 19,180 5% 19,180 5% Married-couple Family Households 5,553 55% 217,370 55% 217,370 51% Other Non-Family Households 865 9% 23,731 6% 23,731 9%
Single-Person Households 2,371 24% 86,232 22% 86,232 25% Total Population 10,034 100% 394,769 100% 394,769 100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B11001.

Regional Trends
Figure 3-5 indicates that most children living in Contra Costa County live in married-couple households, especially in central parts of the county where the percentage of children in such households exceed 80 percent. Census tracts adjacent to these areas also have relatively high percentages of children living in married-couple households (60 percent–80 percent). Census tracts with the lowest percentage of children in married-couple households (less than 20 percent) are located between Pittsburg and Antioch.

Figure 3-5: Distribution of Percentage of Children in Married-Couple Households in Contra Costa County, 2019 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer. American Community Survey (ACS) (2015-2019).

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Figure 3-6 depicts the concentration of households headed by single mothers in the county by Census Tract. Areas of concentration include Richmond, San Pablo, Rodeo, Bay Point, Pittsburg, Antioch, and to the west of Concord. Those communities are also areas of high minority populations. By contrast, central Contra Costa County, in general, and the portions of central Contra Costa County to the south of the City of Concord have relatively low concentrations of children living in female-headed households (less than 20 percent). These tend to be more heavily White or White and Asian and Pacific Islander communities.

Figure 3-6: Distribution of Percentage of Children in Female-Headed, No-Spouse or No-Partner Households in Contra Costa County, 2019
Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer. American Community Survey (ACS) (2015-2019).

Local Trends
Figure 3-7 shows the percentage of children in married-couple households by census tract in El Cerrito. Most of the city has over 80 percent of children in married-couple households, and only tracts bordering Richmond on the northwest and southwest have slightly lower percentages (between 60–80 percent). The reverse is true for children in female-headed households, shown in Figure 3-8. The majority of El Cerrito has less than 20 percent of children in female-headed households, and only tracts on the northwest border have a slightly higher percentage of such households (21-40 percent).

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scores for opportunity areas indicate high opportunity indicators such as employment rates, educational proficiency, proximity to jobs, etc. According to HUD’s Location Affordability Index, further described later in this chapter, these areas have the highest median gross rent (>$3,000), which reduces economic attainability to live in such areas.

The opposite is true for tracts with a higher percent of children in female-headed households. These tracts have lower environmental scores, lower median income, and lower composite scores for opportunity areas in the city, and higher percent of low-moderate income populations. According to HUD’s Location Affordability Index, described later in this chapter, these areas have the lowest median gross rent in the city (<$1,000), but still have the highest percentages of cost-burdened renter households.

Figure 3-7: Percent of Children in Married-Couple Households by Tract in El Cerrito, 2019 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer. American Community Survey (ACS) (2015-2019).

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Figure 3-8: Percent of Children in Female-Headed Households by Tract in El Cerrito, 2019 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer. American Community Survey (ACS) (2015-2019).

Income Level
Each year, HUD receives custom tabulations of ACS data from the U.S. Census Bureau known as "CHAS" data (Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy). It demonstrates the number of households in need of housing assistance by estimating the number of households that have certain housing problems and have income low enough to qualify for HUD’s programs (primarily 30 percent, 50 percent, and 80 percent of median income). HUD defines a Low to Moderate Income (LMI) area as a census tract or block group where over 51 percent of the population is LMI (based on HUD income definition of up to 80 percent of the Area Median Income).

Regional Trends
Table 3-14 lists Contra Costa County and El Cerrito households by income category and tenure according to CHAS data from 2013-2017. Based on the above definition, 36.8 percent of Contra Costa County households are considered LMI as they earn less than 80 percent of the HUD Area Median Family Income (HAMFI). Almost 56 percent of all renters are considered LMI compared to less than 27 percent of owner households.

Figure 3-9 shows the LMI areas in Contra Costa County by block group. Most of central Contra Costa County has less than 25 percent of LMI populations. Block groups with high concentrations of LMI (between 75–100 percent of the population) can be found clustered around Antioch, Pittsburg, Richmond, and San Pablo. There are also small pockets with high percentages of LMI population around Concord. Other areas of the county have a moderate percentage of LMI population (25 percent–75 percent).

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Table 3-14: Households by Income Category and Tenure in Contra Costa County and El Cerrito, 2017 Contra Costa County El Cerrito
Income Distribution Overview Owner Renter Total Owner Renter Total Household Income < 30% HAMFI 7.5% 24.9% 13.5% 9.3% 15.2% 11.7% Household Income >30% to < 50% HAMFI 8.6% 16.3% 11.3% 7.3% 16.7% 11.1% Household Income >50% to < 80% HAMFI 10.7% 14.7% 12.0% 8.3% 12.7% 10.1% Household Income >80% to < 100% HAMFI 8.8% 10.5% 9.4% 7.5% 8.9% 8.1% Household Income >100% HAMFI 64.5% 33.7% 53.8% 67.5% 46.4% 59.1% Total Population 255,200 134,395 389,595 5,922 3,964 9,886 Source: HUD Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) CHAS Data; 2013-2017 ACS.

Figure 3-9: Distribution of Population with Low to Moderate Income Levels in Contra Costa County, 2015 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer. American Community Survey (ACS) (2011-2015).

Figure 3-10 shows median income by census block group in Contra Costa County. Large parts of the unincorporated county, as well as the inland cities of Walnut Creek, Martinez, Pleasant Hills, Orinda, Moraga, and Danville, as well as the hillside area of El Cerrito have median household incomes greater than $125,000. The more urban areas along the coast have much lower median household incomes.

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Figure 3-10: Median Household Income in Contra Costa County, 2019 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer. American Community Survey (ACS) (2015-2019).

Local Trends
In El Cerrito, 32.8 percent of households are considered LMI (incomes less than 80 percent HAMFI). Generally speaking, there are disparities between the incomes of homeowners and renters, a pattern observed on both the regional and local levels. In El Cerrito, only 24.9 percent of owner households are considered LMI (earning less than 80 percent of HAMFI) compared to 44.7 percent of renter households. The reverse is true for those of high-income households (more than 100 percent of HAMFI), where 67.5 percent of owner households are high income, and only

46.4 percent of renter households are high income.

Figure 3-11 below shows the percentage of population with low to moderate income levels by block group in the City of El Cerrito. The block groups graduate from less than 25 percent to 50–75 percent of LMI populations from the east to the west. Block groups on the west bordering Richmond have the highest percentage of LMI populations in the city. Where LMI populations are lowest, tracts have the highest composite, environmental, economic, and education score (indicating more positive outcomes overall), highest median income (>$125,000), highest percent of children in married-couple households, and highest median gross rents ($2,500–$3,000) in the city. The opposite is true for tracts with a higher percent of LMI populations.

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Figure 3-11: Distribution of Population with Low to Moderate Income Levels in El Cerrito, 2015 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer. American Community Survey (ACS) (2011-2015).

Figure 3-12 shows the median household income by block group in the City of El Cerrito. Notably, Contra Costa County’s area median income in 2020 was $119,200 so a big portion of the city is displayed in blue and dark blue, indicating median household incomes above the 2020 State Median Income ($87,100). Households with median income greater than $125,000 are more concentrated in the east hillside areas. Only one small block group in the west has a median household income less than $30,000, and other small pockets along the western border are also below the HCD’s median state income. The rest of the city has income between $87,000–$125,000. Areas with the highest median income also have the highest rents in the city and the highest percent of children in married-couple households. Parts of the city with income greater than $125,000 are considered high resource areas based on composite scores for opportunity areas. High composite scores for opportunity areas indicate high opportunity indicators such as employment rates, educational proficiency, proximity to jobs, etc.

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Figure 3-12: Median Household Income in El Cerrito, 2019 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer. American Community Survey (ACS) (2015-2019).

Income Segregation Indices
Income segregation can also be analyzed by calculating values for the segregation indices discussed previously.

Similar to the racial segregation measures shown in Tables 3-9 and 3-10, Table 3-15 presents segregation index values for income segregation for El Cerrito and the entire nine-county Bay Area in 2010 and 2015 and Table 3-16 presents the same for the region.

The dissimilarity index and isolation index are calculated by comparing the income demographics of El Cerrito and local jurisdictions to the regional income group composition. For example, Table 3-16 shows that the regional isolation index value for very low-income residents is 0.315, meaning that on average very low-income Bay Area residents live in a jurisdiction that is 31.5 percent very low-income. The regional dissimilarity index for lower-income residents (below 80 percent AMI) and other residents is 0.193, which means that across the region 19.3 percent of lower-income residents would need to move to a different jurisdiction to create perfect income group integration in the Bay Area as a whole.

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Table 3-15: Neighborhood Income Segregation Levels in El Cerrito, 2000-2015 Index Race El Cerrito Bay Area Average
2000 2015 2015
Isolation Index Very Low-Income (<50% AMI) 0.292 0.300 0.269 Low-Income (50%-80% AMI) 0.142 0.118 0.145
Moderate-Income (80%-120% AMI) 0.199 0.183 0.183
Above Moderate-Income (>120% AMI) 0.541 0.523 0.507
Dissimilarity Index Below 80% AMI vs. Above 80% AMI 0.339 0.267 0.198 Below 50% AMI vs. Above 120% AMI 0.412 0.340 0.253
Theil’s H Multi-racial All Income Groups 0.071 0.049 0.043 Source: Income data for 2015 is from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, American Community Survey 5-Year 2011-2015 Lowand Moderate-Income Summary Data. Data for 2010 is from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, American Community Survey 5-Year 2006-2010 Low- and Moderate-Income Summary Data.

Table 3-16: Regional Income Segregation Measures
Index Group 2010 2015
Isolation Index Very Low-Income (<50% AMI) 0.277 0.315
Low-Income (50%-80% AMI) 0.157 0.154
Moderate-Income (80%-120% AMI) 0.185 0.180
Above Moderate-Income (>120% AMI) 0.467 0.435
Dissimilarity Index Below 80% AMI vs. Above 80% AMI 0.186 0.194 Below 50% AMI vs. Above 120% AMI 0.238 0.248
Theil’s H Multi-racial All Income Groups 0.034 0.032
Source: UC Merced AFFH Segregation Report, 2022. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, American Community Survey 5-Year 2011-2015 Low- and Moderate- Income Summary Data.

Relationship Between Land Use Policies and Segregation
In the decades preceding passage of the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, the federal government and private mortgage industries systematically implemented exclusionary policies, such as redlining, racially restrictive covenants, and biased mortgage lending practice that excluded non-white residents from owning homes.

Redlining was a practice in the 1930s in which the Home Owner’s Loan Corporation (HOLC) graded 239 cities in the United States based on race and income to determine loan risk. This resulted in mortgage lenders denying majority black, Asian, and Hispanic neighborhoods mortgages while granting mortgages to white neighborhoods. This created a wealth disparity between white neighborhoods and neighborhoods of color. The cities of Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, San Leandro, Piedmont, Albany, and Emeryville are several cities in the region that were all graded by HOLC. Neighborhoods fronting the San Francisco Bay received the worst scores.

In addition, restrictive covenants placed on the deeds in several white neighborhoods at the time contained language barring sales of homes to non-white buyers. Additionally, homes that families of color could buy would not appreciate in value in the same way that homes in white neighborhoods would, continuing the disparity of wealth.

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Several recent studies have analyzed how restrictive land use policies and regulations, particularly, single-family zoning, have created and continue to reinforce racial residential segregation. Today, cities with higher levels of singlefamily zoning are more racially homogenous within their boundaries, and often have lower intra-city segregation than more diverse communities with low levels of single-family zoning. At the other end of the spectrum, cities with low single-family zoning are more diverse and representative of the Bay Area as a whole. Though more diverse, these areas are more likely to suffer from internal segregation, suggesting that nonwhite populations are more likely to live in areas with a high percentage of multifamily zoning.

Single-family zoning predominates most cities in California and the Bay Area. In an analysis of jurisdictions in the Bay Area with populations of 10,000 or more, the Othering & Belonging Institute found that 82 percent of residential land in the Bay Area was zoned for exclusively single-family (see Figure 3-13). According to the analysis, 89 percent of residentially zoned land in El Cerrito is zoned single-family (see Figure 3-14). While this does not include the mixeduse zone lands along San Pablo Avenue, it still demonstrates the predominance of single-family zoning in the city.

In the San Francisco Bay Area, cities with high levels of single-family zoning have median incomes $34,000 higher and home values $100,000 higher than those of cities with low levels of single-family zoning. Similarly, a high percentage of residents in high single-family zoned cities own their homes. As homes are a major asset for many American families, this difference in homeownership may also indicate a significant wealth gap.

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Figure 3-13: Residential Zoning in the Bay Area, 2018
Source: Racial Segregation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Part 5: Remedies, Solutions, and Targets Othering & Belonging Institute. August 11, 2020. (https://belonging.berkeley.edu/racial-segregation-san-francisco-bay-area-part-5).

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Figure 3-14: Residential Zoning in El Cerrito, 2018
Source: Racial Segregation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Part 5: Remedies, Solutions, and Targets Othering & Belonging Institute. August 11, 2020. (https://belonging.berkeley.edu/racial-segregation-san-francisco-bay-area-part-5).

The area along San Pablo
Avenue shown in gray on the
map is zoned for mixed-use,
which allows for multifamily
residential development. If
this area were included in the
analysis, the percent singlefamily would be lower.

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3.5 Racially and Ethnically Concentrated Areas
Racially and Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAP) Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAP) are neighborhoods in which there are both racial concentrations and high poverty rates. HUD’s definition of a R/ECAP is:
• A census tract that has a non-white population of 50 percent or more (majority-minority) or, for non-urban areas, 20 percent, AND a poverty rate of 40 percent or more; OR • A census tract that has a non-white population of 50 percent or more (majority-minority) AND the poverty rate is three times the average tract poverty rate for the county, whichever is lower.

Households within R/ECAP tracts frequently represent the most disadvantaged households within a community and often face a multitude of housing challenges. R/ECAPs are meant to identify where residents may have historically faced discrimination and continue to be challenged by limited economic opportunity. Identifying R/ECAPS facilitates an understanding of entrenched patterns of segregation and poverty due to the legacy effects of historically racist and discriminatory housing laws.

Regional Trends
In Contra Costa County, the only area that meets the official definition of a R/ECAP is Monument Corridor in Concord (highlighted with red stripes in Figure 3-15 below).

Figure 3-15: R/ECAPs in Contra Costa County, 2013
Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (2009-2013).

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Expanded R/ECAPs in Contra Costa County
According to the 2020 Contra Costa County AI, however, the HUD definition that utilizes the federal poverty rate is not suitable for analysis in the San Francisco Bay Area due to the high cost of living. The HUD definition would severely underestimate whether an individual is living in poverty. The Contra Costa County AI proposes an alternate definition of a R/ECAP that includes majority-minority census tracts that have poverty rates of 25 percent or more. Under this definition, twelve other census tracts would qualify as R/ECAPs in the areas of Antioch (1), Bay Point (1), Concord (3), Pittsburg (2), north Richmond (1), Richmond (3) and San Pablo (1). Refer to Figure 3-16 for the locations of R/ECAPS based on the expanded definition. Note that the Contra Costa County AI does not provide a legend for the map.

According to the 2012–2016 ACS, 69,326 people lived in these expanded R/ECAPs, representing 6.3 percent of the county’s population. Hispanic and Black populations make up a disproportionately large percentage of residents who reside in R/ECAPs compared to the population of the county or Region as a whole. In Contra Costa County, approximately 53 percent of individuals living in R/ECAPs are Hispanic, nearly 18 percent are Black, 19.57 percent are Mexican American, 4.65 percent are Salvadoran American, and 1.49 percent are Guatemalan Americans. Families with children under 18 still in the household comprise almost 60 percent of the population in Contra Costa County’s R/ECAPs. To those already living in poverty, the higher rate of dependent children in their households would translate to a greater strain on their resources.

Figure 3-16: Expanded R/ECAPs in Contra Costa County
Source: Contra Costa County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, 2020.

Local Trends
The City of El Cerrito has no R/ECAPs as defined by HUD and no expanded R/ECAPs as defined by the Contra Costa County AI (see Figure 3-17).

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Figure 3-17: R/ECAPs in El Cerrito, 2013
Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (2009-2013).

Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence
Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence (RCAAs) are defined by the HUD as communities with a large proportion of affluent and non-Hispanic White residents. According to a policy paper published by the HUD, non-Hispanic Whites are the most racially segregated group in the United States. In the same way neighborhood disadvantage is associated with concentrated poverty and high concentrations of people of color, distinct advantages are associated with residence in affluent, White communities. The AFFH Data Viewer provides a map of RCAAs across the state, defined as census tracts where the white population is more than 1.25 time higher than the Council of Governments (COG) regional average and where the median income is 1.5 times higher than the COG AMI or 1.5 times higher than the State AMI, whichever is lower. The average percentage of the total white population in the ABAG region is 41 percent and the COG AMI is $113,597. The average statewide AMI is $75,235. Because the COG AMI is higher than the State AMI, the State AMI is used in this analysis. Therefore, census tracts where the white population is more than 51.2 percent and the AMI is more than $112,852 are classified as RCAAs.

Regional Trends
RCAAs within the region are shown on Figure 3-18 by census tract in Contra Costa County. Large parts of the unincorporated county meet this definition of RCAA, as do the cities of Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, Danville, Clayton and large parts of Martinez, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek. The hills within El Cerrito, Berkely, Piedmont, and Oakland are also classified as RCAAs whereas the flatlands of these cities are not RCAAs. This aligns with the cities’ racial demographic and median income (summarized in Table 3-17 below). Although not all census tracts/block groups meet the criteria to qualify as RCAAs, there is a tendency for census block groups with higher White populations to have higher median incomes throughout the county.

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Figure 3-18: Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence in Contra Costa County Table 3-17: White Population and Median Household Income of RCAAs in Contra Costa County City White Population Median Household Income (2019)
Danville 80.53% $160,808
Lafayette 81.23% $178,889
Walnut Creek 74.05% $105,948
Source: DataUSA.io (2019).

Local Trends
Figure 3-19 shows the census tracts that meet the definition of RCAAs in the City of El Cerrito. These RCAAs are in the east hillside areas. The white population in these census tracts ranges from 57.1 to 63.6 percent of the population, compared to the ABAG regional average of 41 percent. The median income ranges from $121,076 to $167,600, compared to the ABAG regional average of $113,597 and the statewide median average of $75,235. Housing in these areas is almost exclusively single-family homes built on small, steep hillside parcels. There are several constraints in these areas, including small, narrow lots, steep slopes, narrow winding roads that make it challenging even to build new single-family homes. Most of the areas identified as RCAAs are also considered very high fire hazard severity zones where evacuation is a concern. Even if the City were to zone land for higher density housing, opportunities for new multifamily development would be limited by the physical constraints and health and safety issues associated with very high fire risk.

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Figure 3-19: Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence in El Cerrito However, the Housing Element includes a program to encourage the construction of ADUs to meet the need of some lower-income households and will prioritize marketing the benefits of ADUs in areas of concentrated affluence to improve access to areas of high opportunity for lower-income households and increase housing mobility opportunities for lower- and moderate-income households and non-White households (Program H-1.C). The Housing Element also includes a program to adopt zoning modifications and incentives to encourage innovative housing types, such as tiny homes, efficiency units, and missing middle housing in existing single-family neighborhoods as a way to diversify and expand access to neighborhoods considered racially concentrated areas of affluence (Program H-1.E).

3.6 Access to Opportunities
Access to opportunity is a concept to approximate the link between place-based characteristics (e.g., education, employment, safety, and the environment) and critical life outcomes (e.g., health, wealth, and life expectancy).

Ensuring access to opportunity means both improving the quality of life for residents of low-income communities, as well as supporting residents’ mobility and access to ‘high resource’ neighborhoods.

HUD Opportunity Indices
This section presents the HUD-developed index scores based on nationally available data sources to assess residents’ access to key opportunity assets in comparison to the county. Table 3-18 provides index scores or values (the values range from 0 to 100) for the following opportunity indicator indices:

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• School Proficiency Index: The school proficiency index uses school-level data on the performance of 4th grade students on state exams to describe which neighborhoods have high-performing elementary schools nearby and which are near lower performing elementary schools. The higher the index value, the higher the school system quality is in a neighborhood.
• Labor Market Engagement Index: The labor market engagement index provides a summary description of the relative intensity of labor market engagement and human capital in a neighborhood. This is based upon the level of employment, labor force participation, and educational attainment in a census tract. The higher the index value, the higher the labor force participation and human capital in a neighborhood. • Transit Trips Index: This index is based on estimates of transit trips taken by a family that meets the following description: a 3-person single-parent family with income at 50 percent of the median income for renters for the region (i.e., the Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA). The higher the transit trips index value, the more likely residents in that neighborhood utilize public transit.
• Low Transportation Cost Index: This index is based on estimates of transportation costs for a family that meets the following description: a 3-person single-parent family with income at 50 percent of the median income for renters for the region/CBSA. The higher the index value, the lower the cost of transportation in that neighborhood.
• Jobs Proximity Index: The jobs proximity index quantifies the accessibility of a given residential neighborhood as a function of its distance to all job locations within a region/CBSA, with larger employment centers weighted more heavily. The higher the index value, the better the access to employment opportunities for residents in a neighborhood.
• Environmental Health Index: The environmental health index summarizes potential exposure to harmful toxins at a neighborhood level. The higher the index value, the less exposure to toxins harmful to human health.

Therefore, the higher the index value, the better the environmental quality of a neighborhood, where a neighborhood is a census block-group.

Table 3-18: Opportunity Indices in Contra Costa County
Index School
Proficiency Transit Trip
Low
Transportation
Cost
Labor Market Jobs
Proximity
Environmental
Health
Total Population
White, Non-Hispanic 69.32 79.83 71.72 68.76 49.30 54.75 Black, Non-Hispanic 34.34 81.81 75.62 42.52 48.12 43.68 Asian or Pacific Islander, Non-Hispanic 59.43 80.81 72.22 66.87 45.27 52.22 Native American, Non-Hispanic 49.99 80.47 73.09 51.19 49.04 47.92 Hispanic 39.38 82.31 75.57 42.30 45.11 43.85
Population Below Federal Poverty Line
White, Non-Hispanic 55.60 81.05 74.17 55.46 50.67 49.39 Black, Non-Hispanic 25.84 84.03 78.23 32.63 48.69 39.84 Asian or Pacific Islander, Non-Hispanic 46.48 84.04 77.75 52.15 50.02 41.52 Native American, Non-Hispanic 19.92 82.61 75.06 34.52 48.41 46.48 Hispanic 30.50 84.69 78.06 32.01 44.57 38.66
Source: AFFHT Data Table 12; Data Sources: Decennial Census; ACS; Great Schools; Common Core of Data; SABINS; LAI; LEHD; NATA Note: American Community Survey Data are based on a sample and are subject to sampling variability.

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TCAC Opportunity Maps
TCAC Maps are opportunity maps created by the California Fair Housing Task Force (a convening of the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC)) to provide research and evidence-based policy recommendations to further HCD’s fair housing goals of (1) avoiding further segregation and concentration of poverty and (2) encouraging access to opportunity through land use policy and affordable housing, program design, and implementation. These opportunity maps identify census tracts with highest to lowest resources, segregation, and poverty, which in turn inform the TCAC to more equitably distribute funding for affordable housing in areas with the highest opportunity through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program.

TCAC Opportunity Maps display areas by highest to lowest resources by assigning scores between 0–1 for each domain by census tracts where higher scores indicate higher “access” to the domain or higher “outcomes.” Refer to Table 3-19 for a list of domains and indicators for opportunity maps. Composite scores are a combination score of the three domains that do not have a numerical value but rather rank census tracts by the level of resources (low, moderate, high, highest, and high poverty and segregation). The opportunity maps also include a measure or “filter” to identify areas with poverty and racial segregation. The criteria for these filters were:
• Poverty: Tracts with at least 30 percent of population under the federal poverty line; • Racial Segregation: Tracts with location quotient higher than 1.25 for Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, or all people of color in comparison to the county
Table 3-19: Domains and List of Indicators for Opportunity Maps Domain Indicator
Economic • Poverty
• Adult Education
• Employment
• Job Proximity
• Median Home Value
Environmental • CalEnviroScreen 3.0 Pollution Indicators and Values Education • Math Proficiency
• Reading Proficiency
• High School Graduation Rates
• Student Poverty Rates
Source: California Fair Housing Task Force, Methodology for the 2021 TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps, December 2020 High resource areas have high index scores for a variety of opportunity indicators such as high employment rates, low poverty rates, proximity to jobs, high educational proficiency, and limited exposure to environmental health hazards. High resource tracts are areas that offer low-income residents the best chance of a high quality of life, whether through economic advancement, high educational attainment, or clean environmental health. Moderate resource areas have access to many of the same resources as the high resource areas but may have fewer job opportunities, lower performing schools, lower median home values, or other factors that lower their indexes across the various economic, educational, and environmental indicators. Low resource areas are characterized as having fewer opportunities for employment and education, or a lower index for other economic, environmental, and educational indicators. These areas have greater quality of life needs and should be prioritized for future investment to improve opportunities for current and future residents.

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Regional Trends
Figure 3-20 provides a visual representation of TCAC Opportunity Areas in Contra Costa County based on a composite score, where each tract is categorized based on percentile rankings of the level of resources within the region. The only census tract in Contra Costa County considered an area of high segregation and poverty is located in Martinez. Concentrations of low resource areas are located in the northwestern and eastern parts of the county (Richmond to Hercules and Concord to El Cerrito); census tracts with the highest resources are located in central and southern parts of the county (San Ramon, Danville, Moraga, and Lafayette).

Figure 3-20: Composite Score of TCAC Opportunity Areas in Contra Costa County, 2021 Source: Map 11(a) of Contra Costa Housing Collaborative AFFH analysis.

Local Trends
The City of El Cerrito is composed of mostly moderate to high resource areas, with a small portion of census tracts on the west considered low resource as shown in Figure 3-21. Low resource areas correspond to areas with a higher percentage of children in female-headed households, lower scores on the healthy places index, lowest median gross rents (<$1,000), and lowest median household income in the city.

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Figure 3-21: TCAC Composite Scores in El Cerrito, 2021
Source: Map 11(b) of Contra Costa Housing Collaborative AFFH analysis.

Educational Opportunity
Housing and school policies are mutually reinforcing, which is why it is important to analyze access to educational opportunities when assessing fair housing. At the most general level, school districts with the greatest amount of affordable housing tend to attract larger numbers of LMI families (largely composed of minorities). As test scores are a reflection of student demographics, where Black/Hispanic/Latino students routinely score lower than their White peers, less diverse schools with higher test scores tend to attract higher income families to the school district. This is a fair housing issue because as higher income families move to the area, the overall cost of housing rises and an exclusionary feedback loop is created, leading to increased racial and economic segregation across districts as well as decreased access to high-performing schools for non-White students.

Regional Trends
There are 19 public school districts in Contra Costa County, in addition to 124 private schools and 19 charter schools.

Figure 3-22 shows that the northwestern and eastern parts of the county have the lowest education domain scores (less than 0.25) per census tracts, especially around Richmond and San Pablo, Pittsburg, Antioch, east of Clayton, and Concord and its northern unincorporated areas. Census tracts with the highest education domain scores (greater than 0.75) are located in central and southern parts of the county (bounded by San Ramon on the south; Orinda and Moraga on the west; Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Clayton, and Brentwood on the north). Areas with lower education scores correspond with areas with lower income households (largely composed of minorities) and vice versa. Table 3- Agenda Packet Page 221 of 595
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18 also indicates that index values for school proficiency are higher for White residents, indicating a greater access to high quality schools regardless of poverty status.

According to the Contra Costa County 2020 AI, academic outcomes for low-income students are depressed by the presence of high proportions of low-income classmates; similarly situated low-income students perform at higher levels in schools with lower proportions of low income students. The research on racial segregation is consistent with the research on poverty concentration—positive levels of school integration led to improved educational outcomes for all students. Thus, it is important wherever possible to reduce school-based poverty concentration and to give low-income families access to schools with lower levels of poverty and greater racial diversity. The 2021 TCAC Opportunity Areas Education Composite Score for a census tract is based on math and reading proficiency, high school graduation rates, and student poverty rate indicators. The score is broken up by quartiles, with the highest quartile indicating more positive education outcomes and the lowest quartile signifying fewer positive outcomes.

Figure 3-22: TCAC Opportunity Areas’ Education Score in Contra Costa County, 2021 Source: Map 12(a) of Contra Costa Housing Collaborative AFFH analysis.

Local Trends
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“proficient” levels in math or reading as designated by California and its state tests. Schools in El Cerrito have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50 percent of California public schools. Minority enrollment is 72 percent of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is slightly higher than the county public school average of 71 percent (majority Hispanic). In terms of education scores, eastern tracts and one small section in the southwest have the highest scores (0.50–0.75) as shown in Figure 3-23. Scores gradually decrease towards the west. The rest of the city is split between scores of less than 0.25 in the north and 0.25–0.50 in the south. Where education scores are the highest, tracts in the city are considered high resource areas and have median incomes greater than $125,000. Tracts with low education scores are considered moderate to low resource areas and have lower median income.

Figure 3-23: TCAC Opportunity Areas’ Education Score in El Cerrito, 2021 Source: Map 12(b) of Contra Costa Housing Collaborative AFFH analysis.

Transportation
Access to public transit is of paramount importance to households affected by low incomes and rising housing prices, especially because lower income households are often transit dependent. Public transit should strive to link lower income persons, who are often transit dependent, to major employers where job opportunities exist. Access to employment via public transportation can reduce welfare usage and increase housing mobility, which enables residents to locate housing outside of traditionally low-income neighborhoods.

Transportation opportunities are depicted by two indices: (1) the transit trips index and (2) the low transportation cost index. The transit trips index measures how often low-income families in a neighborhood use public transportation.

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Regional Trends
Neither index, regardless of poverty level, vary noticeably across racial/ethnic categories. All races and ethnicities score highly on both indices with values close in magnitude. If these indices are accurate depictions of transportation accessibility, it is possible to conclude that all racial and ethnic classes have high and relatively equal access to transportation at both the jurisdiction and regional levels. If anything, both indices appear to take slightly higher values for non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics, suggesting better access to transit and lower costs for these protected groups.

Contra Costa County is served by rail, bus, and ferry transit but the quality of service varies across the county. Much of Contra Costa County is connected to other parts of the East Bay as well as to San Francisco and San Mateo County by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) rail service. The Richmond-Warm Springs/South Fremont and Richmond-Daly City/Millbrae Lines serve El Cerrito and Richmond during peak hours while the Antioch-SFO Line extends east from Oakland to serve Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Center/Pleasant Hill, Concord, and the Pittsburg/Bay Point station. An eastward extension, also known as eBART, began service on May 26, 2018. The extension provides service beyond the Pittsburg/Bay Point station to the new Pittsburg Center and Antioch stations. The Capitol Corridor route provides rail service between San Jose and Sacramento and serves commuters in Martinez and Richmond.

In contrast to rail transportation, bus service is much more fragmented in the county and regionally. Several different bus systems including Tri-Delta Transit, AC Transit, County Connection, and WestCat provide local service in different sections of the county. The lack of an integrated network can make it harder for transit riders to understand how to make a trip that spans multiple operators and adds costs during a daily commute.

Within Contra Costa County, transit is generally not as robust in east county despite growing demand for public transportation among residents. The lack of adequate public transportation makes it more difficult for lower-income people in particular to access jobs. Average transit commutes in Pittsburg and Antioch exceed 70 minutes. In Brentwood, average transit commute times exceed 100 minutes.

Transit agencies that service Contra Costa County include County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, WestCAT, AC Transit, and BART. The County Connection Bus (CCCTA) is the largest bus transit system in the county that provides fixedroute and paratransit bus service for communities in central Contra Costa County. Other non-Contra Costa County agencies that provide express service to the county include:
• San Francisco Bay Ferry (Richmond to SF Ferry Building); • Golden Gate Transit (Line 40);
• WHEELS Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (Route 70x); • SolTrans (Route 80/82 and the Yellow Line);
• Capitol Corridor (Richmond/Martinez to cities between Auburn and San Jose); • Fairfield & Suisun Transit (Intercity express routes); • Altamont Corridor Express (commute-hour trains from Pleasanton); • Napa Vine Transit (Route 29)
Figure 3-24 displays public transit routes in Contra Costa County.

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Figure 3-24: Public Transit Routes in Contra Costa County, 2021 Source: Map 13(a) of Contra Costa Housing Collaborative AFFH analysis.

Local Trends
Through the adopted Transit First Policy, it is the official policy of the City of El Cerrito to encourage and promote the use of public transit among El Cerrito residents and visitors and to expedite the movement of transit vehicles.

El Cerrito is primarily served by AC Transit, operated by Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). The city has two BART stations at El Cerrito Plaza and Del Norte. The Del Norte BART is also served by WestCAT Transit, VINE Transit, Vallejo Transit, Golden Gate Transit, and Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST). The city provides in-town transportation services for seniors and disabled residents through Easy Ride Paratransit Service; East Bay Paratransit operated by AC Transit also operates within the city.

According to AllTransit, an online source of transit connectivity, access, and frequency data, 100 percent of jobs in El Cerrito are located within half a mile of transit and 28.02 percent of all commuters use transit. AllTransit states that

58.1 percent of the population (14,538 people) live within one-half mile of full-day high-frequency transit, defined as access from 7am to 10pm; 65.3 percent of the population (16,345 people) live within one-half mile of rush-hour highfrequency transit, defined as access from 7am–9am and 4pm–6pm.

Figure 3-25 illustrates transit scores from a range of 1< to >9, where higher scores indicate higher connectivity, access to jobs, and frequency of service. Approximately half (54.8 percent) of the population live in areas with scores in the 7–9 range, 38.5 percent of the population live in areas with scores of >9; 6.7 percent of the population live in areas with scores in the 5–7 range. Overall, AllTransit scores El Cerrito 8.5/10 for its transit performance, which means Agenda Packet Page 225 of 595
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that the city has an excellent combination of trips per week and number of jobs accessible enabling numerous people to take transit to work.

Based on ACS 2015-2019 5-year estimates, almost 25 percent of the population has a commute time of 15–24 minutes; almost 16 percent of the population has a commute time between 30–34 minutes; about 25 percent of the population has a commute time between 45–89 minutes.

Figure 3-25: AllTransit Overall Performance Score in El Cerrito, 2021 Source: Map 13(b) of Contra Costa Housing Collaborative AFFH analysis.

Additionally, AllTransit provides the transit connectivity index (TCI), a metric based on the number of bus routes and train stations within walking distance for households in a given Block Group scaled by the frequency of service. The result is scaled from 0-100, with zero being no transit and 100 being the best block group in the county. El Cerrito has an overall score of 13/100, which reflects that the City only has one high frequency transit route and 15 transit routes available within a one-half mile of an average block group. For comparison, a transit-rich city like San Francisco has a TCI score of 32, which has 26 total transit routes and 23 high frequency transit routes within one-half mile of an average block group.

Economic Development
Employment opportunities are depicted by two indices: (1) the labor market engagement index and (2) the jobs proximity index. The labor market engagement index provides a summary description of the relative intensity of labor market engagement and human capital in a neighborhood, taking into account the unemployment rate, labor-force participation rate, and percent with a bachelor’s degree or higher. The index ranges from 0 to 100, with higher values Agenda Packet Page 226 of 595
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indicating higher labor force participation and human capital. The jobs proximity index quantifies the accessibility of a neighborhood to jobs in the region by measuring the physical distances between jobs and places of residence. It too varies from 0 to 100, and higher scores point to better accessibility to employment opportunities.

Regional Trends
In Contra Costa County, non-Hispanic Whites and non-Hispanic Asians/Pacific Islanders are at the top of the labor market engagement index with scores of 66.76 and 66.87 respectively. Non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics score the lowest in the county with scores around 32. (Refer to Table 3-18 for a full list of indices). Figure 3-26 shows the spatial variability of job proximity in Contra Costa County. Tracts extending north from Lafayette to Martinez and its surrounding unincorporated areas have the highest index values followed by its directly adjacent areas. Cities like Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and Hercules have the lowest index scores (less than 20). Hispanic residents have the least access to employment opportunities with an index score of 45.11, whereas White residents have the highest index score of 49.30. These areas closely align with the areas scoring the lowest in the TCAC economic index, shown in Figure 3-27.

At the end of 2021, Contra Costa County had an unemployment rate of 4.2 percent, representing an estimated 22,900 residents. Antioch, Pittsburg, and Richmond were amongst the cities with the highest unemployment rates, 6.6 percent, 5.6 percent, and 5.2 percent respectively. These cities were closely followed by Brentwood, Oakley, and San Pablo. The unemployment rates in cities within Contra Costa County correspond with low opportunity index scores.

Figure 3-26: Job Proximity Index in Contra Costa County, 2017 Source: Map 14(a) of Contra Costa Housing Collaborative AFFH analysis.

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Figure 3-27: TCAC Opportunity Areas’ Economic Score in Contra Costa County, 2021 Source: Map 15(a) of Contra Costa Housing Collaborative AFFH analysis.

Local Trends
El Cerrito had an unemployment rate of 3.6 percent at the end of 2021, lower than the county unemployment rate of

4.2 percent. Figure 3-28 shows the job proximity index by block group for El Cerrito. Residents in south El Cerrito are closest in proximity to jobs with scores of 40–60. Proximity to jobs in the city decreases towards the north of the city; block groups with the lowest scores (<20) are located in the northern tip of the city. Block groups with the lowest score on the job proximity index also have the lowest economic scores in the city and lowest percentages of costburdened renter households.

Figure 3-29 displays the economic index scores for the city. Overall, El Cerrito has moderate economic scores ranging from 0.25–0.75. For the most part, east El Cerrito has higher scores (0.50–0.75) than west El Cerrito (0.25–0.50). Tracts with the highest economic scores correspond to areas with the highest median income, areas considered high resource, and highest median gross rent in the city.

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Figure 3-28: Job Proximity Index in El Cerrito, 2017
Source: Map 14(b) of Contra Costa Housing Collaborative AFFH analysis.

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Figure 3-29: TCAC Opportunity Areas’ Economic Score in El Cerrito, 2021 Source: Map 15(b) of Contra Costa Housing Collaborative AFFH analysis.

Environment
The Environmental Health Index summarizes potential exposure to harmful toxins at a neighborhood level. Index values range from 0 to 100 and the higher the index value, the less exposure to toxins harmful to human health.

Therefore, the higher the value, the better the environmental quality of a neighborhood, where a neighborhood is a census block-group. There are modest differences across racial and ethnic groups in neighborhood access to environmental quality. All racial/ethnic groups in the Consortium obtained moderate scores ranging from low 40s to mid–50s. Non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics have the lowest scores amongst all residents in Contra Costa County with scores of 43; whereas non-Hispanic Whites and Asians/Pacific Islanders have the highest scores (index score over 50) amongst all residents in Contra Costa County (Refer to Table 3- 18).

CalEnviroScreen was developed by the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) to evaluate pollution sources in a community while accounting for a community’s vulnerability to the adverse effects of pollution. Measures of pollution burden and population characteristics are combined into a single composite score that is mapped and analyzed. Higher values on the index indicate higher cumulative environmental impacts on individuals arising from these burdens and population factors.

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) compiles these scores to help identify California communities disproportionately burdened by multiple sources of pollution. In addition to environmental factors (pollutant exposure, groundwater threats, toxic sites, and hazardous materials exposure) and sensitive Agenda Packet Page 230 of 595
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receptors (seniors, children, persons with asthma, and low birth weight infants), CalEnviroScreen also considers socioeconomic factors such as educational attainment, linguistic isolation, poverty, and unemployment.

Regional Trends
Figure 3-30 below displays the Environmental Score for Contra Costa County based on CalEnviroScreen 3.0 Pollution Indicators and Values that identifies communities in California disproportionately burdened by multiple sources of pollution and face vulnerability due to socioeconomic factors. The highest scoring 25 percent of census tracts were designated as disadvantaged communities. In Contra Costa County, disadvantaged communities include census tracts in north Richmond, Richmond, Pittsburg, San Pablo, Antioch, Rodeo, and Oakley.

Figure 3-30: TCAC Opportunity Areas’ Environmental Score in Contra Costa County, 2021 Source: Map 16(a) of Contra Costa Housing Collaborative AFFH analysis.

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Figure 3-31 shows scores for CalEnviroScreen 4.0. Generally speaking, adverse environmental impacts are concentrated around the northern border of the county (Bay Point to Pittsburg) and the western border of the county (Richmond to Pinole). Areas around Concord to Antioch have moderate scores and the rest of the county has relatively low scores. From central Contra Costa County, an almost radial gradient effect can be seen from green to red (least to most pollution).

Figure 3-31: CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Results in Contra Costa County, 2021 Source: Map 17(a) of Contra Costa Housing Collaborative AFFH analysis.

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Local Trends
Environmental index scores for the City of El Cerrito, shown in Figure 3-32, are considerably higher than Richmond to the west, which is likely due to operational activities that occur at the Port of Richmond. The majority of the city has scores greater than 0.75, which indicate more positive environmental outcomes. Northwestern and southwestern El Cerrito have slightly lower scores (0.50–0.75) compared to the rest of the city. Figure 3-33 reflects similar patterns with CalEnviroscreen 4.0 scores, where the majority of the city has low risk of pollution, which decreases towards the western border of the city. The eastern area of the city is closer to more natural and open spaces, such as the Tilden Regional Park. Tracts with higher environmental scores have higher median gross rents, low percent of low-moderate income populations, and lower percent of non-White populations.

Figure 3-32: TCAC Opportunity Areas’ Environmental Score in El Cerrito, 2021 Source: Map 16(b) of Contra Costa Housing Collaborative AFFH analysis.

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Figure 3-33: CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Results in El Cerrito, 2021 Source: Map 17(b) of Contra Costa Housing Collaborative AFFH analysis.

Health and Recreation
The Healthy Places Index (HPI) is a new tool that allows local officials to diagnose and change community conditions that affect health outcomes and the wellbeing of residents. The HPI tool was developed by the Public Health Alliance of Southern California to assist in comparing community conditions across the state and combined 25 community characteristics such as housing, education, economic, and social factors into a single indexed HPI Percentile Score, where lower percentiles indicate lower conditions.