Mayor Councilmembers
Carolyn Wysinger William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Gabe Quinto AGENDA Rebecca Saltzman
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (4:00 PM)
Hillside Conference Room - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Closed Captions Available Via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87862573279?pwd=eLaymWBJNeKob8aNjOeLpAUFbajhVV.1 Meeting ID: 878 6257 3279 Passcode: 609300 Dial in: 1-408-638-0968 Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 510- 215-4305. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations.
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.
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Mayor Councilmembers
Carolyn Wysinger William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Gabe Quinto AGENDA Rebecca Saltzman
4:00 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. IMPLEMENTATION REPORT FOR WORKPLAN & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
Action Proposed: Receive and file a report on the status of Workplan and Accomplishments from City Board, Commission and Committees Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
4. COMMISSION INTERVIEWS, STATUS AND APPOINTMENTS
Action Proposed: Staff requests that City Council conduct interviews and, at the conclusion of interviews, confer with staff regarding the ongoing recruitments, any remaining vacancies, and the scheduling of further special meetings to conduct interviews (if applicable). Council may decide to make appointments at the conclusion of the meeting.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
5. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City of El Cerrito serves our diverse community by providing exceptional services that create a safe and resilient future for all.
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 3.
Date: September 23, 2025
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
Subject: Implementation Report for Workplan & Accomplishments for Boards, Commissions, and Committees
ACTION PROPOSED
Receive and file a report on the implementation status of Workplan and Accomplishments from City Board, Commission and Committees
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Resolution 2024-16, Section 3, adopted by the City Council on March 21, 2024, implemented procedures by which City of El Cerrito Boards, Commissions, and Committees (Advisory Bodies) adopt a two-year workplan no later than Fiscal Year 2026. The workplan implementation process was developed as follows:
• Workplan shall be developed within the Advisory Body's scope of responsibility and be aligned with the City's adopted Strategic Plan.
• The workplan shall be adopted by the Advisory Body (and posted on the Advisory Body website) no later than July 1st of applicable years.
• Subsequent to adoption by the Advisory Body, the workplan shall be transmitted to the City Council on consent as a received and file item.
• The applicable advisory body chair(s) or designee(s) shall be in attendance at the meeting.
As of the September 19, 2025 City Council meeting, all Advisory Bodies are in compliance with the new requirement. Moving forward, on the applicable year that a workplan expires, the Advisory Body will go though the process to adopt a new two-year workplan.
In addition to the workplan, the Resolution outlines procedures for the Advisory Bodies to adopt annual accomplishments by July 1st for the prior fiscal year. The accomplishments process is the same as the workplan, with the exception that it is an annual process rather than a two-year process.
Finally, the Resolution exempts the following Advisory Bodies from both of these requirements:
• Citizens Street Oversight Committee
• Civic Service Board
• Design Review Board
• Planning Commission
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Agenda Item No. 3.
Below is the status of both workplans and accomplishments for all advisory bodies. This receive and file, one-time report is provided in order to notify the City Council that the process is now fully implemented.
Workplans
Advisory Body FY Last
Adopted
Date to
Council
Next
Due
Arts & Culture Commission FY26&27 5/29/25 6/17/25 7/1/27 Committee on Aging FY26&27 6/18/25 7/15/25 7/1/27
Community Safety Committee FY26&27 6/16/25 7/15/25 7/1/27 Economic Development
Committee
FY25&26 8/19/24 12/3/24 7/1/26
Environmental Quality Committee FY26&27 6/10/25 6/17/25 7/1/27 Financial Advisory Board FY26&27 1/28/25 3/4/25 7/1/27
Human Relations Commission FY26&27 5/14/25 6/17/25 7/1/27 Parks & Recreation Commission FY25&26 8/28/24 1/14/25 7/1/26 Urban Forest Committee FY26&27 6/9/25 7/15/25 7/1/27
Accomplishments
Advisory Body FY Last Adopted Date to Council Next
Due
Arts & Culture Commission FY25 5/29/25 6/17/25 7/1/26
Committee on Aging FY25 5/21/25 6/17/25 7/1/26
Community Safety Committee FY25 6/16/25 7/15/25 7/1/26
Economic Development Committee FY25 6/16/25 7/15/25 7/1/26 Environmental Quality Committee FY25 6/10/25 6/17/25 7/1/26 Financial Advisory Board FY25 8/26/25 9/19/25 7/1/26
Human Relations Commission FY25 5/14/25 6/17/25 7/1/26
Parks & Recreation Commission FY25 8/27/25 9/19/25 7/1/26 Urban Forest Committee FY25 6/9/25 7/15/25 7/1/26
STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
• High Performing Organization
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.
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Agenda Item No. 3.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.
Reviewed by:
Holly Charléty, City Clerk
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 4.
Date: September 23, 2025
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
Subject: COMMISSION INTERVIEWS, STATUS AND APPOINTMENTS
ACTION PROPOSED
Staff requests that City Council conduct interviews and, at the conclusion of interviews, confer with staff regarding the ongoing recruitments, any remaining vacancies, and the scheduling of further special meetings to conduct interviews (if applicable). Council may decide to make appointments at the conclusion of the meeting.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
City staff continues to publicize board, commission and committee vacancies as they occur. Vacancies are published on the City’s website and in the West County Times; posted at City Hall, the Community Center, the Library and other various locations throughout the City including Little Libraries. Staff continues to utilize the City Manager's Update, social media outlets, and press releases to increase awareness and opportunities for citizens to participate by attending meetings and/or serving on a Board, Commission or Committee.
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
Interviews scheduled for this meeting are as follows:
4:15 PM Update/Overview of Vacancy Status
4:30 PM Rahul Iyer Planning Commission
4:45 PM Tyler Wilson Arts and Culture Commission
5:00 PM Jenny Hammer Arts and Culture Commission
5:15 PM Henry Pinkard Planning Commission
5:30 PM Cara Houser Planning Commission
5:45 PM Debrief/Appointment Discussion
STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
• High Performing Organization; and
• Livability and Belonging.
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Agenda Item No. 4.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.
Reviewed by:
Holly Charléty, City Clerk
Attachments:
Application(s) on file with City Clerk
1. Commissioner Interview Worksheet
2. ACC Roster
3. PC Roster
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EL CERRITO BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Legend
ACC = Arts and Culture Commission
COA = Committee on Aging
CommSC = Community Safety Committee
CCLC = Contra Costa Library Commission
CCMVCD = Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District CSC = Civil Service Commission
DOA = Date of Appointment Indicates a PARTIAL TERM
EDC = Economic Development Committee
FAB = Financial Advisory Board
HRC = Human Resources Commission
PC = Planning Commission
PRC= Park and Recreation Commission
UFC = Urban Forest Committee
ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION (3 Seats)
Name Term Eligible Applicants
DOA – 3/1/2029 Jenny Hammer
DOA – 3/1/2029 Tyler Wilson
DOA – 3/1/2028
Prior incumbents resigned (Roberts, Gager, Pavlosky)
PLANNING COMMISSION (1 Seats)
Name Term Eligible Applicants
DOA – 3/1/2029 Cara Houser
Henry Pinkard
Rahul Iyer
Prior incumbent termed out (Mendez)
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