Mayor Councilmembers
Carolyn Wysinger William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Gabe Quinto Rebecca Saltzman
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MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
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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.
2. 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.
CONCURRENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 PM)
Council Chambers - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
Closed Captions Available Via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81346427347?pwd=EgKjyHIhZrWWTbKgIVtxwa3S5Avwce.1 Meeting ID: 813 4642 7347 Passcode: 896159 Dial in: 1-408-638-0968 9/16/2025 City Council Minutes Page 1 of 7
Docusign Envelope ID: 8D60E433-42CF-4D21-9812-8FDA345A21B3 6:00 PM ROLL CALL – CONVENE CONCURRENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING AND REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Wysinger called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Present: Mayor Wysinger, Mayor Pro Tem Quinto, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember
Saltzman Absent: None
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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OR OBSERVATION OF A
MOMENT OF SILENCE
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.
City Manager Pinkos - shared the increase to the City's Bond rating by Standard and Poor, announced upcoming Play Like a Girl Plus event on 9/27, congratulated Assistant City Manager Alexandra Orologas on receiving the Credentialed Manager Designation from International City Managers Association.
Mayor Wysinger - reported on a letter sent to East Bay Municipal Utilities District Board of Directors expressing concern regarding unique locks placed on water hydrants and the need to improve communications between EBMUD and local fire departments, and a letter sent to the California Public Utilities Commission in support of the Neighborhood Decarbonization Program; issuance of Mayoral Proclamations for the 175th Anniversary of California's Statehood, honoring the life and legacy of Patricia Elaine Bluitt, and recognizing El Cerrito Centenarians Theodor Crum and Lucille Pedrazzi; presented a Mayoral Proclamation in recognition of the 40th anniversary of the Respite Care Program in the City of El Cerrito; and thanked staff for a successful Contra Costa Mayors Conference hosted in El Cerrito.
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.
Public Comments: Written comments submitted prior to and during the meeting are posted online as supplemental materials and incorporated into the official meeting record.
9/16/2025 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7
Docusign Envelope ID: 8D60E433-42CF-4D21-9812-8FDA345A21B3 Charlene Scott - commented on parking issues with 10963 San Pablo Ave highrise building.
Joanna Pace - spoke regarding participation in transit month activities, and services for the late AC Transit Director, Chris Peeples.
Brian Richmond - Co-President of the Trail Trekkers, spoke regarding collaboration with the City and desired work in the Hillside Natural Area.
Michael MCDougell - commented regarding third quarter report.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. El Cerrito Students Training and Ready for Success (EC STARS) Program
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation from City and West Contra Costa County School District (WCCUSD) program representatives as well as 2025 student participants on the EC STARS Internship Program.
Contact: Shannon Bassi, Human Resources Manager, City Management Action: Received and filed
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.
Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Quinto/Councilmember Motoyama Action:
Approved the consent calendar as indicated below. Ayes: Mayor Wysinger, Mayor Pro Tem Quinto, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Saltzman Noes: None
A. Approval of Minutes
Action Proposed: Approve the City Council Meeting minutes from July 15, 31, and August 19, 2025.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Action: Approved minutes
B. Hispanic Heritage Proclamation
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve a proclamation declaring September 15, 2025- October 15, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month, by recognizing and celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Contact: Shannon Bassi, Human Resources Manager, City Management Action: Approved proclamation
9/16/2025 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7
Docusign Envelope ID: 8D60E433-42CF-4D21-9812-8FDA345A21B3 C. Suicide Prevention Awareness Proclamation
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve a proclamation declaring September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the City of El Cerrito.
Contact: Shannon Bassi, Human Resources Manager, City Management Action: Approved proclamation
D. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation in recognition of September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Action: Approved proclamation
E. Board, Commission, and Committee Workplan(s) and/or
Accomplishments
Action Proposed: Receive and file adopted accomplishments from applicable Boards, Commissions, and Committees of the City. • Park and Recreation Commission Accomplishments for FY 2024/2025
• Financial Advisory Board Accomplishments for FY 2024/2025 Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Action: Received and filed
F. Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for August2025 Action Proposed: Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the month of August 2025.
Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
Action: Received and filed
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Notice of Cancellation: The public hearing noticed on 9/6/2025 in the West County Times for the purpose of declaring certain properties a public nuisance and overriding objections has been canceled.
9. POLICY MATTERS
A. SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEM Dissolution of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of El Cerrito
9/16/2025 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7
Docusign Envelope ID: 8D60E433-42CF-4D21-9812-8FDA345A21B3 Action Proposed: Adopt a Resolution to approve the Dissolution of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of El Cerrito.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management; Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Motoyama/Councilmember Saltzman Action: Approved Successor Agency Resolution 2025-01. Ayes: Mayor Wysinger, Mayor Pro Tem Quinto, Councilmember Ktsanes,
Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Saltzman Noes: None B. FY 2024-25 Fourth Quarter General Fund Budget Quarterly Update through June 30, 2025
Action Proposed: Receive and file an update on City General Fund revenues and expenses for FY 2024-25 through June 30, 2025.
Contact: Claire Coleman, Budget and Financial Services Manager; Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding different types of license and permit revenues, fines and forfeitures increase, current business license revenue,
Public Comments: Written comments submitted prior to and during the meeting are posted online as supplemental materials and incorporated into the official meeting record.
Action: Received and filed
C. Roll Forward of Budget for Incomplete Purchase Orders & Projects from FY 2024-25
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the carry forward of $291,695 from the General Fund and $8,698,088 from special revenue and enterprise funds for purchase orders authorized during FY 2024-25 but expected to be completed in FY 2025-26 and amending the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget to reflect changes in the total appropriations by fund for the amounts carried forward.
Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding annual process.
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Saltzman/Councilmember Motoyama Action: Approved Resolution 2025-61. Ayes: Mayor Wysinger, Mayor Pro Tem Quinto, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Saltzman Noes: None
9/16/2025 City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7
Docusign Envelope ID: 8D60E433-42CF-4D21-9812-8FDA345A21B3 D. Budget Amendment for the Ohlone Greenway Pavement Repair Project, City Project No. C3089
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program to appropriate $82,365 from the Measure J Transportation Return to Source Fund Balance for the construction of the Ohlone Greenway Pavement Repair Project, City Project No. C3089.
Contact: Roland Lambert, Associate Engineer; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding length of extension to the condition of the area repaired.
E. Modifications to the applicable Inclusionary Housing Requirements, Transportation Impact Fee and Open Space In-Lieu Fee for Housing Projects with Complete Building Permit Applications
Exempt from environmental review under CEQA. Affected projects previously reviewed under the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report. Changes to fees exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15273
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution modifying the applicable Inclusionary Housing Requirements, Transportation Impact Fee, and Open Space In-Lieu Fee for housing projects with active building permit applications.
Contact: Melanie Mintz, Community Development Director; Aissia Ashoori, Housing-Economic Development Manager; Sean Moss, Planning Manager, Community Development Department
Public Comments:
Howdy Goudey - spoke against the recommended action.
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Motoyama/Councilmember Saltzman Action: Approved revised Resolution No.2025-63 Ayes: Mayor Wysinger, Mayor Pro Tem Quinto, Councilmember Ktsanes,
Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Saltzman Noes: None
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'sexpense.
Mayor Pro Tem Quinto - reported on attendance at the Bay Area Air Board meeting.
9/16/2025 City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7
Docusign Envelope ID: 8D60E433-42CF-4D21-9812-8FDA345A21B3 Councilmember Saltzman - reported on attendance at the Contra Costa Mayors Conference, and the El Cerrito Creative Reuse reception.
Councilmember Motoyama - reported on attendance at the first annual Eastshore Alliance Futbol Club parade, Financial Advisory Board meeting, Association of Bay Area Governments Housing Committee meeting, and the El Cerrito Historical Society 50th anniversary party.
Councilmember Ktsanes - reported on attendance at the Urban Forest Committee meeting, Design Review Board meeting, Contra Costa Mayors Conference, and announced continuing office hours at El Cerrito Annex.
Mayor Wysinger - reported on attendance at the Contra Costa Mayors Conf, and meeting with the governor's office representatives on El Cerrito priorities.
11. ADJOURN CONCURRENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING AND REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
Next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6 pm The regular meeting adjourned at 8:56 PM
Carolyn Wysinger, Mayor
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the City Council meeting of September 16, 2025 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.
Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk
9/16/2025 City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7
Docusign Envelope ID: 8D60E433-42CF-4D21-9812-8FDA345A21B3