Agenda packet — El Cerrito City Council, November 4, 2025

Mayor Councilmembers
Carolyn Wysinger William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Gabe Quinto AGENDA Rebecca Saltzman

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 PM)
City Council Chambers - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Closed Captions available Via Zoom:
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2. Livestream Online at www.elcerrito.gov/CouncilMeetingMaterials Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 510- 215-4305. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations. Closed Captions available via zoom.

Conduct: This meeting shall be conducted pursuant to the El Cerrito City Council Rules of Order and Procedure, including adjourning by 11:00 PM unless extended to a specific time determined by a majority of the Council.

Public Comments:

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

2. By Email to [email protected] identified in the subject line as Public Comments – Agenda Item #.

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Mayor Councilmembers
Carolyn Wysinger William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Gabe Quinto AGENDA Rebecca Saltzman

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6:00 PM ROLL CALL – CONVENE REGULAR 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. 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.

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. El Cerrito Climate Action and Adaption Plan Update
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation on the El Cerrito Climate Action and Adaption Plan update.

Contact: Amelia Timbers, Operations + Environmental Services Division Manager, Public Works Department

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. Approval of Minutes
Action Proposed: Approve the City Council Meeting minutes from September 16, September 23, October 7, and October 21, 2025.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Agenda Packet Page 2 of 274
Mayor Councilmembers
Carolyn Wysinger William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Gabe Quinto AGENDA Rebecca Saltzman

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B. Shelter in Place Education Day Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation recognizing November 5, 2025 as Shelter in Place Education Day in El Cerrito.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management C. Homeless Awareness and Youth Homelessness Outreach,
Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation declaring November as Homeless Awareness and Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month in El Cerrito
Contact: Aissia Ashoori, Housing-Economic Development Manager, Community Development Department
D. 85th Anniversary of El Cerrito Preschool Cooperative Proclamation Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation in recognition of the 85th Anniversary of the El Cerrito Preschool Cooperative
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management E. Amendment of the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Utility Underground District for the I-80/Central Avenue Interchange Improvements Project
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution amending the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Underground Utility District for the I-80/Central Avenue Interchange Improvements Project.

Contact: James Mizutani, Associate Engineer; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Appeal of Conditional Use Permit Approval for a New Day Care Center Land Use at 556 Richmond Street
Action Proposed: Conduct a public hearing, and upon conclusion adopt a resolution denying an appeal of Planning Commission approval of application PL24-0044, granting a Conditional Use Permit for a new Day Care Center at 556 Richmond Street.

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Mayor Councilmembers
Carolyn Wysinger William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Gabe Quinto AGENDA Rebecca Saltzman

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Contact: Diego Romero, Associate Planner; Sean Moss, Planning Manager, Community Development Department

9. POLICY MATTERS

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.

11. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

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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Climate Action & Adaptation Plan
Update
City Council | November 4, 2025
Agenda Item No. 6.A.

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Background
• El Cerrito has been working
to address climate change
for two+ decades
• Climate Action and
Adaptation Plan Adopted
July 2024
• Targets: carbon neutrality by
2045
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Key Accomplishments Since CAAP Adoption
• Hillside Natural Area (HNA) Fire Resilience &
Forest Conservation Management Plan Adoption
• Complete Streets/Active Transportation Projects
• Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
Fleet Electrification Plan/ Study
• Transit Oriented Developments
• CivicSpark Fellow
• Interdepartmental Task Force: Climate Force
• Climate Dashboard
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Focus Areas
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CAAP Review: Scope
5 • Emissions Types:
• Municipal
Operations
• Community
• Consumption
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Buildings and Energy
6 15 Tasks; 2 Underway
Coordination with Utilities - Ongoing
Energy Efficiency Upgrades
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Transportation
7 8 Tasks; 4 Underway
Active Transportation
Public EV Charging
Public Transit Improvements
Transit Oriented Development
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Consumption & Waste
8 5 Tasks; 3 Underway
Plastics Reduction
Recycling Center – Complete/ Ongoing
Recycling and Composting Education and Resources
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Water & Natural Systems
9 8 Tasks; 5 Underway
Tree Maintenance
Wildfire Prevention
HNA Maintenance
Stormwater infrastructure and pervious surfaces
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Community Resilience & Empowerment
10 9 Tasks; 3 Underway
Climate Dashboard – Progress Made; Ongoing
Personal Climate Action
Urban Greening Plan
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Climate Dashboard
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Climate Dashboard Cont’d
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Municipal and Policy
13 12 Tasks; 5 Underway
Interdepartmental Task Force – Ongoing
Staff Capacity – Progress made; ongoing
Regional Coordination
City Fleet Electrification
EV Charging at City Facilities
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Municipal Fleet Electrification
14 Fleet
Transition
and
Infrastructure
Plan
• Estimated
completion in
Spring 2026
Facilities and
Infrastructure
Assessment
Vehicle
Replacement
Assessment
• We are here
Existing
Conditions
• Kickoff July
2025
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CAAP Benefits from California Policy Gains
• Advanced Clean Fleets
• Small off-road engines (SORE)
• Bans Sale of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
• Internal Combustion Engines Banned in 2035 (pending
EPA approval)
• Zero Emission Forklifts (pending EPA approval)
• Zero Emission Space and Water Heaters (proposed)
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Next Steps
16 • Continue Tasks/ Projects Underway
• Address Challenges
• What is “done” or “complete”?
• Capacity constraints
• Advance shared goals in Interdepartmental Task
Force
• Seek funding via grants
• Seek additional staff support
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Thank you
17 For additional information, please feel welcome to
reach out:

Amelia Timbers
[email protected]
(510) 559-7684
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Thank you!
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Agenda Item No. 7.A.

Mayor Councilmembers
Carolyn Wysinger William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Gabe Quinto Rebecca Saltzman
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DRAFT MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
View:

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

2. Livestream Online at www.el-cerrito.org/CouncilMeetingMaterials Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 510- 215-4305. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations. Closed Captions available via zoom.

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 #.

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
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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.

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.

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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
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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 August 2025 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
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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
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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's expense.

Mayor Pro Tem Quinto - reported on attendance at the Bay Area Air Board meeting.

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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
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DRAFT MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
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.

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. 4:15 PM ROLL CALL - CONVENE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Wysinger called the meeting to order at 4:19 PM.

Present: Mayor Wysinger, Mayor Pro Tem Quinto, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Saltzman Absent:

None
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (4:15 PM)
Hillside Conference Room - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Closed Captions Available Via Zoom:
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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 implementation status of Workplan and Accomplishments from City Board, Commission and Committees Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Action: Received and filed

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 The City Council conducted five interviews and made the following appointments.

Moved/Seconded: Mayor Wysinger/Councilmember Saltzman Action: For the Planning Commission, appointed Cara Houser to a partial term expiring on 3/1/2029. Ayes: Mayor Wysinger, Mayor Pro Tem Quinto, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Saltzman Noes: None Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Motoyama/Councilmember Saltzman Action:

For the Arts and Culture Commission, appointed Tyler Wilson to a partial term expiring on 3/1/2029 and Jenny Hammer to a partial term expiring on 3/1/2028 Ayes: Mayor Wysinger, Mayor Pro Tem Quinto, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Saltzman Noes: None

5. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The special meeting adjourned at 5:48 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 23, 2025 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.

Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk
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DRAFT MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025
View:

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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 #.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 PM)
Council Chambers - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
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6:00 PM ROLL CALL – CONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Wysinger called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM.

Present: Mayor Wysinger, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Saltzman Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Quinto

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.

Fire Chief Saylors - reported on an extraordinary save by recent Fire Department staff in response to a medical call for service.

Councilmember Motoyama - announced the upcoming Senior Resource Fair on 10/24 at the Community Center.

Councilmember Saltzman - announced the upcoming Car Free Happy Hour on 10/25 at Los Moles in El Cerrito.

Mayor Wysinger - reported on issuance of a Mayor Proclamation in recognition of the impact of Alzheimer and proclaiming 10/18 as Walk to End Alzheimer Day in El Cerrito; signing a letter of support for a grant application by worldOne to help fund enhancements to the worldOne July 4th celebration; welcomed the new Pastor at St. Peters CME Church, and shared the recent grand reopening of Pete's Coffee and celebration of their 20th year in El Cerrito; and presentation of the Mayor's Award at the El Cerrito Art Show.

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.

Gary Prost – representing El Cerrito Fire Safe Counsel, spoke regarding receipt of a grant from the California Fire Foundation, and Measure X grant funds towards additional clearance in the Hillside Natural Area.

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Michael McDougell - recommended approval of 7G, expressed concerns regarding project delays and how to improve future projects, and commented on the Service Delivery Study.

Nathan Tinclair - spoke regarding concerns about the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project on Barrett.

Sue Duncan - Thanked Board members of Make El Cerrito Fire Safe Counsel and Chief Beckman for the recent work on applications for grants.

Chris Hernandez – commented regarding concerns about the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project on Barrett.

Delfina Laidig - commented regarding the need for a Senior Center.

6. PRESENTATIONS

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: Councilmember Saltzman/Councilmember Motoyama Action:

Approved the consent calendar as indicated below. Ayes: Mayor Wysinger, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Saltzman Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Quinto
A. Committee on Aging Appointment
Action Proposed: Approve the Committee on Aging recommendation and appoint Elisa Montemayor to the Committee, effective October 7, 2025.

Contact: Bridget Cooney, Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Department Action: Approved appointment
B. Economic Development Committee Appointment
Action Proposed: Approve an Economic Development Committee recommendation to appoint Han Miao, effective October 7, 2025.

Contact: Aissia Ashoori, Housing-Economic Development Manager, Community Development Department
Action: Approved appointment

C. Filipino American History Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation recognizing October 2025 as Filipino American History Month in El Cerrito.

Contact: Shannon Bassi, Human Resources Manager, City Management Action: Approved proclamation
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D. National Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation in support and recognition of October 2025 as National Arts and Humanities Month in El Cerrito.

Contact: Shannon Bassi, Human Resources Manager, City Management Action: Approved proclamation
E. United Against Hate Week Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation declaring October 19-25, 2025 as United Against Hate Week in the City of El Cerrito.

Contact: Will Provost, Assistant to the City Manager, City Management Action: Approved proclamation
F. Memorandum of Understanding with BART Police Department Outlining Policing Responsibilities for the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station TOD Project
Action Proposed: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Police Department that outlines policing responsibilities for the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station TOD Project.

Contact: Sean Moss, Planning Manager; Jeff Ballantine, Senior Planner, Community Development Department; Paul Keith, Police Chief, Police Department
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2025-64
G. Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Ghirardelli Associates for El Cerrito del Norte Transit-Oriented Development Complete Streets Project, City Project No. C4014, Federal Project No.

CML 5239(029)
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Ghirardelli Associates (Ghirardelli) to provide additional construction management services for the El Cerrito Del Norte Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Complete Streets Improvement Project, City Project No. C4014, Federal Project No. CML 5239(029) increasing the contract authority by $391,000.

Contact: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2025-65
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Waive First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Building Standard Code with Local Amendments and Adoption of Resolution Making Findings In Support of Local Amendments
Exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3); Notice published on 9/27/2025
Action Proposed: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion: 1) Adopt a Resolution which makes findings justifying changes to 2025 California Building Standards Code and 2) Waive first reading and introduce an Ordinance to repeal and replace Chapters 16.02-16.04,

16.06, 16.08, 16.09, 16.20. 16.24, 16.26 and 16.40. of Title 16 (Buildings and Construction) of the El Cerrito Municipal Code in their entirety to adopt by reference the 2025 California Green Code, the Administrative, Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Residential, Existing Building Codes, the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, and Related Construction Codes, and to add the 2025 WildlandUrban Interface Code as Chapter 16.27 of Title 16 as applicable to all construction within the City of El Cerrito, and with local modifications as outlined in the Ordinance.

Contact: Melanie Mintz, Community Development Director; Cindy Lucas, Interim Assistant Building Official, Community Development Department Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding ordinance process, examples of local ordinances, and clarification on the moratorium of advancement of the building codes.

Public Hearing: Mayor Wysinger opened the public hearing.

Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Motoyama/Councilmember Ktsanes Action: Closed the public hearing. Ayes: Mayor Wysinger, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Saltzman Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Quinto

9. POLICY MATTERS

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.

Councilmember Saltzman - reported on attendance at the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (WCCTAC) meeting, AC Transit Director Peeples memorial service, El Cerrito Art Show reception, and East Bay Division meeting for League of California Cities.

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Councilmember Motoyama - reported on attendance at the Association of Bay Area Governments Executive Board and Finance Committee meeting, Citizens for East Short Parks 40th Anniversary event, East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments, and interviewed with the City's Service Delivery Study consultant.

Councilmember Ktsanes - reported on attendance at the El Cerrito Art Show reception, Design Review Board, St. Johns Senior Lunch program, Christ Lutheran lunch program, and RecycleMore meeting.

Mayor Wysinger - reported on attendance at the East Bay Division meeting for League of California Cities, and the Contra Costa Mayors Conference.

11. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

The regular meeting adjourned at 6:56 PM in memory of Belva Davis former El Cerrito Resident and television reporter.

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 October 7, 2025 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.

Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk
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DRAFT MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025
View:

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

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 #.

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/82200295144?pwd=jwxsxnlMwCiWO0YXTFsIjP7a5TOi7O.1 Meeting ID: 822 0029 5144 Passcode: 466151 Dial in: 1-408-638-0968 Agenda Packet Page 38 of 274

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6:00 PM ROLL CALL – CONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Wysinger called the meeting to order at 6:01 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 - congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Quinto on his appointment as the President of Cal Cities; announced the City's receipt of a grant from California State Coastal Conservancy to assist with tree removal from Quarry Hill, El Cerrito Flavor Fest bingo event spotlighting local restaurants, Police Department holiday card art contest; and congratulated Alexandra Orologas, Assistant City Manager on receiving the Municipal Management Association of Northern California Wes McClure Outstanding Assistant Award.

Councilmember Motoyama - shared the induction of Jeanne Marie Acceturo, El Cerrito Resident, into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame, announced the upcoming Senior Resource Fair on 10/24, and Trail Trekkers Public Paths Festival on 11/1 and 11/2.

Mayor Pro Tem Quinto - congratulated Mayor Wysinger on selection as one of the 2025 Women of the Year in Congressional District 8.

Mayor Wysinger - congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Quinto on his appointment as the President of Cal Cities, commented on the El Cerrito Flavor Fest event, and upcoming anniversary celebration at Dolly's on 10/26.

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.

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Janet Byron - shared information on upcoming first annual Trail Trekkers Public Paths Festival on 11/1 -11/2.

6. PRESENTATIONS
A. 2025 Legislative Update
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation on the 2025 legislative session for the City's Lobbyist, California Public Policy Group. Contact:

Dane Hutchings, CEO, California Public Policy Group
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding state deficits in 2026, Prop 36 implications, legislation addressing keeping residents in their homes, SB 79 legal interpretations, timeline for implementation of SB707, process of CPPG representation of clients with opposing opinions on a particular piece of legislation, the way lobbying activities and grant support services interact with one another, and implications on changes to real property transfer tax collections.

Action: Received and filed
B. Presentation on Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy and Housing Element Implementation
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation on Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy and Housing Element implementation.

Contact: Sean Moss, Planning Manager, Community Development Department
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding parking effect with new affordable housing, applicability in the case of demolition, minimum density requirements, penalty of not complying with the requirements, implementation moving forward.

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: Councilmember Motoyama/Councilmember Saltzman Action: Approved the consent calendar as indicated below. Ayes: Mayor Wysinger, Mayor Pro Tem Quinto, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Saltzman Noes: None
A. Unity Day Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation declaring October 22, 2025 as Unity Day in the City of El Cerrito.

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Contact: Christopher Jones, Recreation Director, Recreation Department Action: Approved proclamation
B. Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for September 2025
Action Proposed: Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the month of September 2025.

Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
Action: Received and filed
C. FY 2025-26 First Quarter Cash and Investment Report
Action Proposed: Receive and file the City's Second Quarter Cash and Investment Report for the period July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.

Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
Action: Received and filed
D. Establish All-Way Stop at the Manila Avenue and Norvell Street Intersection
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution establishing an all-way stop at the intersection of Manila Avenue and Norvell Street.

Contact: Eduardo Huizar, Engineering Technician; James Mizutani, Associate Engineer; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2025-67

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Revisions to the Adopted Fiscal Year 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule Notice Published 10/11/2025 and 10/17/2025
Action Proposed: Conduct a public hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution approving revisions to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule.

Contact: Claire Coleman, Budget/Financial Services Manager, Finance Department
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding applicability of the West Contra Costa Transportation Commission Subregional Transportation Mitigation Program.

Public Hearing: Mayor Wysinger opened the public hearing.

No public comments.

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Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Quinto/Councilmember Motoyama Action: Closed the public hearing. Ayes: Mayor Wysinger, Mayor Pro Tem Quinto, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Saltzman Noes: None
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Motoyama/Councilmember Saltzman Action: Approved Resolution No. 2025-67 Ayes: Mayor Wysinger, Mayor Pro Tem Quinto, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Saltzman Noes: None
B. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Building and Fire Code Ordinance 1st Reading and Introduction 10/7/2025; Notice published 10/11/2025 Action Proposed: Conduct a public hearing, and upon conclusion, waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 2025-03 which adopts the 2025 California Green Code, Administrative, Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Residential, Existing Building Code, 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, and Related Construction Codes as applicable to all construction within the City of El Cerrito, with local modifications as outlined in the Ordinance.

Contact: Cindy Lucas, Interim Building Official; Melanie Mintz, Community Development Director, Community Development Department
Public Hearing: Mayor Wysinger opened the public hearing.

No public comments.

Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Motoyama/Mayor Pro Tem Quinto Action: Closed the public hearing. Ayes: Mayor Wysinger, Mayor Pro Tem Quinto, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Saltzman Noes: None
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Saltzman/Councilmember Motoyama Action: Approved Ordinance No. 2025-03 Ayes: Mayor Wysinger, Mayor Pro Tem Quinto, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Saltzman Noes: None

9. POLICY MATTERS
A. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Cerrito and United Professional Firefighters Local 1230 Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving a new Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Cerrito and United Professional Firefighters Local 1230 modifying language on salaries and benefits, and approving an appropriation of $120,116 from the General Fund unassigned balance.

Contact: Shannon Bassi, Human Resources Manager
City Council recessed at 8:20 PM and reconvened at 8:25 PM.

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Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding deficit implications with the increased expenditures.

Public Comments:

Anthony Stephens - Vice-President of Local 1230 spoke in support of adoption of the tentative agreement.

Norman La Force - spoke in support of the Fire Department and adoption of the tentative agreement.

B. Study Session - Update on Swim Center Lap Pool Renovation Options and Discussion of Capital Expenditures
Action Proposed: Conduct a study session to receive updated report on Swim Center options and provide direction to City staff regarding use of General Fund balance for FY 2025–26.

Contact: Chris Jones, Recreation Director, Recreation Department; Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Claire Coleman, Budget/Financial Services Manager, Finance Department
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding expiration of the Fire Engine quote, timing of additional pool work if moving forward with funding scenario one, implications of deck failure before funding is allocated, percentage below minimum reserve levels if opting for funding scenario three, inflation factor with the delay of completing the deck repairs, reason for the high installation cost for the purchased replacement slide, and modeling based off of no other implications to draws on the general fund reserve.

Public Comments:

Norman La Force - spoke in support of the importance of maintaining the pool as an important community amenity.

Anthony Stephens - spoke in support of the procurement of a new fire engine.

Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Motoyama/Mayor Pro Tem Quinto Action: Passed a motion to confirm staff direction to move forward with scenario one, direct staff to return with additional costs for the pool deck work and slide to be included in the Capital Improvement Plan with the next biannual budget discussion; directed staff to move forward with the AV system upgrade; and amended item 9B to add to the proposed action "…including authorizing the city manager to execute documents necessary to secure the acquisition of a new fire engine prior to the end of October 2025 and that the need to amend the item came to the attention of Council after the agenda had been posted and that there is a need for immediate action to add this to the report in order to incur the saving that are available on the fire truck prior to the end of the month.” Ayes: Mayor Wysinger, Mayor Pro Tem Quinto, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Saltzman Noes:

Councilmember Ktsanes
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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.

Councilmember Saltzman - reported on attendance at Cal Cities annual conference, Environmental Quality Committee meeting, Car Free Happy Hour event, El Cerrito Pumpkin Splash, No Kings Rally, Harding Elementary Carnival, and Free Folk Festival.

Councilmember Motoyama - reported on attendance at Cal Cities annual conference, and No Kings rally.

Councilmember Ktsanes - reported on attendance at Cal Cities annual conference, No Kings rally, Free Folk Festival; announced upcoming RecycleMore meeting, and Saturday coffee time at El Cerrito Natural Foods.

Mayor Pro Tem Quinto - reported on attendance at Cal Cities annual conference.

Mayor Wysinger - reported on attendance at Cal Cities annual conference.

11. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

The regular meeting adjourned at 9:49 PM in memory of Miss Major GriffinGracy.

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 October 21, 2025 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.

Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk
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Agenda Item No. 7.B.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Proclaiming November 5, 2025 as Shelter-in-Place Education Day in El Cerrito WHEREAS, public and private schools and childcare centers throughout Contra Costa County will be participating in the Shelter-in-Place Drill on November 5th; and

WHEREAS, Contra Costa Community Awareness Emergency Response Group (CAER) is sponsoring the 24th Annual Shelter-in-Place Drill and assisting schools and childcare centers with their emergency preparedness; and WHEREAS, emergency response agencies including fire, sheriff and health officials all recommend Shelter-in-Place as the immediate action to take in case of a hazardous release; and
WHEREAS, the Shelter-in-Place Drill increases public awareness about Shelterin-Place as a protective action and gives students and teachers practice in implementing this important procedure; and
WHEREAS, the County Office of Education has endorsed the Shelter-in-Place Drill and encouraged all sites to participate; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito recognizes the importance of preparing for emergencies and encourages participation in the Contra Costa CAER Group’s public education efforts.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito, in support of the parents, teachers, students and staff that will be participating with hundreds of other schools and childcare centers in the Shelter-in-Place Drill, does hereby proclaim November 5, 2025 as “Shelter-in-Place Education Day.”
Dated: November 4, 2025

___________________________
Carolyn Wysinger, Mayor
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Agenda Item No. 7.C.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Declaring November as Homeless Awareness and Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month in El Cerrito WHEREAS, November is recognized nationally as Homelessness Awareness Month, and Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month, a time to acknowledge the challenges faced by adults, youth and young adults, and families experiencing homelessness and to mobilize community-wide efforts toward lasting solutions; and
WHEREAS, 14,245 individuals accessed homeless services in Contra Costa County in 2024—an increase of 40% from 2020, underscoring systemic housing challenges; and
WHEREAS, homelessness in Contra Costa County is driven by the lack of affordable housing, with 30,812 low-income renter households in Contra Costa County not having access to an affordable home in 2024; and
WHEREAS, renters need to earn $43.63 per hour—to afford the average monthly rent of $2,269 in Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, in 2025 in Contra Costa County, there were only 3,787 temporary and permanent housing beds for persons experiencing homelessness, a stark shortfall compared to the scale of need across our communities; and WHEREAS, Contra Costa County’s 34% increase in temporary and permanent housing beds over the past two years reflects a sustained commitment to expanding shelter and housing solutions; and
WHEREAS, since 2020, Contra Costa has seen a 79% increase in households with minor children, a 69% increase in seniors aged 65+, and a 53% increase in Transition Aged Youth (ages 18–24) accessing homeless services; and WHEREAS, the Contra Costa Continuum of Care unites over 50 organizations, jurisdictions, and individuals committed to preventing and ending homelessness through coordinated housing, health, and support services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council goals, objectives, policies and action programs prioritize the City's housing needs through the El Cerrito Housing Element 2023-2031, Program H-2.G Shelter and Housing Solutions for Persons Experience Homelessness, to address the rise in housing insecurities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council through the Municipal Services Corporation (MSC) authorized a one-year pilot Coordinated Outreach Referral Engagement (C.O.R.E.) team in Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and again in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to provide expanded and dedicated support in El Cerrito to better support our unhoused community members including dedicated Housing Security Funds; and
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WHEREAS, in February 2023 the City of El Cerrito was recognized by the California Department of Housing and Community Development through the Prohousing Designation Program for advancing numerous policy actions to remove barriers for affordable housing production and promote infill development that reduces climate change impacts; and
WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito delivered 62 new affordable units at Hana Gardens Senior Apartments along with another 69 new affordable units, Elora Family Apartments, currently under construction, both with funding support from the Contra Costa Housing Authority and Contra Costa Department of Conservation and Development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council continues to promote transit-oriented development (TOD) at the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station for all income levels, especially new affordable housing, that will deliver 743 new housing units with 47% designated as affordable once completed.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of El Cerrito hereby proclaims November 2025 as Homelessness Awareness Month and Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month in El Cerrito, and that the City Council affirms its commitment to supporting a well-resourced, coordinated, and equity-driven continuum of care that meets the complex needs of people experiencing homelessness.

Dated: November 4, 2025
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Carolyn Wysinger, Mayor
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Agenda Item No. 7.D.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Recognizing the 85th Anniversary of the El Cerrito Preschool Cooperative WHEREAS, in October 1940, the Harding PTA formed a Mothers Club to sponsor a nursery school, and by October 15, 1940, the El Cerrito Pre-School Cooperative (ECPC)—one of California’s first—opened with 24 children; and

WHEREAS, in 1942, the school became a Certified Defense Project during WWII. By 1943, parent involvement included a required six-week training course; and WHEREAS, a permanent home was secured in 1945 at Moeser and Ashbury, with construction beginning in 1947, funded through community efforts; and WHEREAS, the “Blue Room” addition (now known as the Block and Loft Room) opened in 1951 and in 1978, ECPC expanded to offer full-day care; and WHEREAS, the school was saved from demolition in 1983 by a united effort from parents and neighbors; the original site was preserved and made earthquake-safe; and WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 crisis in 2020, alumni and members raised over $80,000, ensuring ECPC’s continued legacy; and
WHEREAS, major upgrades followed, including a Wildlife Habitat Garden, living roof, and new play structure by 2007; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, with the help of parents and the community, a brand-new fence along Ashbury and a beautiful backyard gate were added; and WHEREAS, beyond its physical space, ECPC continues to thrive as a vibrant, cooperative learning environment. The annual Messy Art Day has become a beloved pillar event—offering creative joy not only to current families, but as an event to share with and give back to the wider El Cerrito community.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito, in recognition of the incredible team of dedicated staff and teachers who bring passion, experience, and warmth not only to the children but also to the parents every day, does hereby congratulate ECPC on its 85th anniversary.

Dated: November 4, 2025

___________________________
Carolyn Wysinger, Mayor
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 7.E.

Date: November 4, 2025
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: James Mizutani, Associate Engineer; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
Subject: Amendment of the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Utility Underground District for the I-80/Central Avenue Interchange Improvements Project

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution amending the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Underground Utility District for the I-80/Central Avenue Interchange Improvements Project.

BACKGROUND
I-80/Central Avenue Interchange Improvements Project
The I-80/Central Avenue Interchange Improvements Project has been collaboratively developed by the City of El Cerrito, the City of Richmond, and the Contra Costa County Transportation Authority (CCTA) to improve traffic operations on Central Avenue, including reducing congestion and minimizing left-turn conflicts. The project has been implemented in phases. Phase 1, which included traffic signal and sign installations, was completed in 2018. Phase 2 of the project will increase the spacing between the signalized intersections east of I-80. This will be done by building a new roadway connecting Pierce Street and San Mateo Street and installing a new traffic signal and westbound left-turn lane at the Central Avenue/San Mateo Street intersection to provide full access to and from Central Avenue, while restricting access to Pierce Street from Central Avenue to “right-in, right-out” only. All other movements at this intersection would be physically prohibited with the construction of a raised partial median and removal of the traffic signal. The City of Richmond is leading implementation of Phase 2 of the project and currently working on the final design, utility, and right-of-way activities.

Utility Undergrounding
On July 5, 2022, the City of Richmond created the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Underground Utility District (UUD) for the purpose of undergrounding electrical and telecommunications utilities as part of the I-80/Central Avenue Interchange Improvements Project. The City of Richmond subsequently requested that PG&E apply the City of Richmond’s Rule 20A Work Credits to underground the overhead utility facilities within the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street UUD in both the cities of Richmond and El Cerrito. The PG&E Rule 20A Program is separate from its other hardening and undergrounding policies and projects, such as PG&E’s undergrounding and systems upgrades to reduce wildfire risk.

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Agenda Item No. 7.E.

Pursuant to Chapter 14.08 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code, on February 18, 2025, the City of El Cerrito City Council conducted a public hearing and established the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street UUD to complement the City of Richmond's action and allow PG&E to conduct undergrounding work in the part of the project area that falls within El Cerrito city limits (Resolution No. 2025-05). The UUD is along Central Avenue from the city limit on the west to Yolo Avenue on the east and San Mateo Street from Central Avenue on the north to the city limit on the south.

ANALYSIS
The City of El Cerrito UUD boundary line was set to match that established by the City of Richmond, which along Central Avenue was the northern public right-of-way limit.

While the boundary line captured the location of the PG&E poles within the Central Avenue right-of-way, it did not encompass the adjacent parcels immediately north of Central Avenue, even though those parcels are served by the PG&E poles. As the original intent was that undergrounding work would cover the parcels that are served by the poles, PG&E requested that the affected parcels be explicitly included in the UUD.

On October 7, 2025, the City of Richmond amended their portion of the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street UUD for the purpose of clarifying undergrounding utility lines in the project area (Attachment 3). To complement this action by the City of Richmond, the City of El Cerrito must amend its own UUD to include the following eight parcels:

1. 510-044-020-4

2. 510-044-019-6

3. 510-043-009-8

4. 510-043-008-0

5. 510-043-007-2

6. 510-043-006-4

7. 510-043-005-6

8. 510-043-004-9
City staff propose that the City Council amend the boundary to incorporate these parcels as shown in the attached Resolution, Exhibit A – Boundary Map (Attachment 2).

This is a minor boundary amendment rather than a substantive expansion of the district.

Property owners of these parcels were previously notified in February 2025 that the undergrounding work would affect their properties and informed about their opportunity to comment at the public hearing.

The proposed amendment will place these parcels under the same district as neighboring properties, ensuring consistency in how utility services are converted. It also ensures that undergrounding work can proceed without ambiguity, avoiding any risk of delay to the I-80/Central Avenue Interchange Improvements Project or jeopardy to associated grant funding.

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Agenda Item No. 7.E.

The cost of undergrounding the main utility lines in the street right-of-way will be funded by the City of Richmond’s PG&E Rule 20A Work Credit. Associated work on private property will be similarly funded by the City of Richmond. The City of Richmond anticipates that the undergrounding work will start no later than Summer 2027 and construction of the project no later than Summer 2028. As the project moves forward, City staff will coordinate with the City of Richmond to provide property owners and the community with information on the construction timeline and other details.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
· Infrastructure and Amenities

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City of Richmond City Council approved the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP) for the I80/Central Avenue Interchange Improvements, Phase 2, including the utility undergrounding, in January 2023 (Richmond Resolution 6-23).

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The requested action will have no direct fiscal impact on the City of El Cerrito. The City of Richmond will apply its Rule 20A Work Credits for utility undergrounding work within El Cerrito city limits as both cities continue extensive collaboration to implement the project.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed action and Resolution and found that legal considerations have been addressed. The amendment of the UUD is an administrative action and does not require a public hearing. The property owners of the parcels that will be explicitly included in the UUD as a part of this action were previously notified during the establishment of the original UUD boundaries. Notification of this administrative action was mailed to all affected property owners on October 28, 2025.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Exhibit A to Resolution

3. City of Richmond Amendment
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Agenda Item No. 7.E.

Attachment 1
RESOLUTION 2025-XX

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

THE PIERCE STREET/SAN MATEO STREET UTILITY UNDERGROUND DISTRICT FOR THE I-80/CENTRAL AVENUE INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WHEREAS, for over 20 years, the City of El Cerrito and City of Richmond have been collaborating with regional transportation agencies to improve the traffic operations of the I-80/Central Avenue interchange area; and
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2022, the City of Richmond created the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Underground Utility District by Resolution No. 102-22 for the purpose of undergrounding electric and telecommunications utilities as part of Phase 2 of the I80/Central Avenue Interchange Improvements Project; and WHEREAS, on February 18, 2025, to complement the City of Richmond’s action, the City of El Cerrito City Council conducted a public hearing to ascertain whether public necessity, health, safety, or welfare requires the removal of poles, overhead wires, and associated overhead structures and their replacement with underground facilities within the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Underground Utility District and established its own Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Underground Utility District to allow PG&E to conduct undergrounding work in the part of the project area that falls within El Cerrito city limits (Resolution No. 2025-05); and
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2025, the City of Richmond amended the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Underground Utility District by Resolution No. 144-25 to explicitly include parcels north of Central Avenue within the boundaries of the UUD; and WHEREAS, to again complement the City of Richmond’s action, the City of El Cerrito must amend its own Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Underground Utility District to ensure consistency with the original intent of the undergrounding work and explicitly include eight parcels north of Central Avenue within the boundaries of the district in the part of the project area that falls within El Cerrito city limits; and WHEREAS, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has authorized electric and telecommunication utilities to convert overhead utility lines and facilities to underground pursuant to Electric Rule 20; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to certain criteria, CPUC rules allow participating cities and counties to establish legislation authorizing the creation of underground utility districts within which existing overhead electric distribution and telecommunication distribution and service facilities will be converted to underground; and WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito, has adopted El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter

14.08 (Ordinance 94-3, Division II) authorizing the City Council to designate areas within which all existing overhead poles, overhead wires, and overhead equipment associated with the distribution of electric power, telecommunication services and cable television should be removed and replaced with underground wires and facilities; and Agenda Packet Page 52 of 274
WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito has consulted with the City of Richmond and Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), the electric utility, and PG&E has agreed that the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Utility Underground District and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, including the portion of project within El Cerrito’s city limits, meets the criteria established by the rules of the CPUC, to wit, and:
a. The street or road or right-of-way is extensively used by the general public and carries a heavy volume of pedestrian or vehicular traffic; and b. Wheelchair access is limited or impeded in a manner that is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act; and
c. The street or road or right-of-way adjoins or passes through a civic area or public recreation area or an area of significant scenic, cultural, and/or historic interest to the general public; and
d. The street or road or right-of-way is considered an arterial street or major collector as defined by the California Department of Transportation’s California Road System functional classification system.

WHEREAS, the City of Richmond has consulted with PG&E and determined that it has accumulated Rule 20A Work Credits to complete the proposed overhead to underground conversion within the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Underground Utility District including the work with the City of El Cerrito city limits; and WHEREAS, the City of Richmond has come to agreements with affected utilities on their respective responsibilities for undergrounding work within the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Underground Utility District, including the portion in the City of El Cerrito city limits; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond City Council approved the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP) for the I-80/Central Avenue Interchange Improvements, Phase 2, including the utility undergrounding, on January 24, 2023; and
WHEREAS, El Cerrito’s amendment of the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Underground Utility District is an administrative change; and WHEREAS, all persons owning real property within the area affected by the amendment of the district boundaries were previously notified of the creation of the district and opportunity for comment at the public hearing on February 18, 2025; and WHEREAS, all other conditions of City Council Resolution No. 2025-05 shall remain in effect and be extended to the eight parcels in the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Underground Utility District upon passage of this resolution.

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

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the areas within the City of El Cerrito city limits as shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto, with such area being designated as the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Underground Utility District.

Section 2: The utility companies, cable television services and other affected services shall commence work on installation of underground facility installation in the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Underground Utility District, including the portion of the project in the City of El Cerrito city limits, and that as each phase of the project is complete and ready for conversion from overhead to underground utility facilities, all fronting property owners shall be notified by first class letter, postage pre-paid, of the schedule for conversion of all utility service lines.

Section 3: Upon notification as specified in Section 2, all property owners in the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Underground Utility District, including the portion within the City of El Cerrito city limits, shall have underground electrical entrance facilities installed and inspected pursuant to the California Electrical Code within sixty (60) days and that should any property owner fail to install satisfactory underground electrical entrance facilities by the date specified in the notice, the electric utility shall notify the Public Works Directors of the City or Richmond and City of El Cerrito who shall, within thirty (30) days direct the electric utility in writing to discontinue electrical service to the property, without recourse, pursuant to Rule 11 until electrical entrance facilities are ready to accept underground electrical conductors and have passed the necessary inspection requirements.

Section 4: Once all services have been converted from overhead to underground, the utility companies, cable television services and other affected services shall remove all poles (except as specified above) and associated overhead facilities in the Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Underground Utility District, including the portion within the City of El Cerrito city limits, within a reasonable period of time after completed conversion.

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

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on November 4, 2025 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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Carolyn Wysinger, Mayor
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Pierce Street/San Mateo Street Undergound Utility District Boundary Map
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1. 510-044-020-4

2. 510-044-019-6

3. 510-043-009-8

4. 510-043-008-0

5. 510-043-007-2

6. 510-043-006-4

7. 510-043-005-6

8. 510-043-004-9
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Attachment 2
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Attachment 3
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 8.A.

Date: November 4, 2025
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Diego Romero, Associate Planner; Sean Moss, Planning Manager, Community Development Department
Subject: Appeal of Conditional Use Permit Approval for a New Day Care Center Land Use at 556 Richmond Street

ACTION PROPOSED
Conduct a public hearing, and upon conclusion adopt a resolution denying an appeal of Planning Commission approval of application PL24-0044, granting a Conditional Use Permit for a new Day Care Center at 556 Richmond Street.

BACKGROUND
On September 17, 2025, the El Cerrito Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a new Day Care Center at 556 Richmond Street. On September 25, 2025, an appeal of the Planning Commission's action was submitted to the City.

Pursuant to El Cerrito Municipal Code Section 19.39.040(D), the City Council is the hearing body for appeals of Planning Commission decisions. More information on the Conditional Use Permit, the appeal, and the appeal process is contained in the Analysis section.

Site Location and Layout
The project site is located at 556 Richmond Street at the corner of Richmond Street and Lincoln Avenue. The site consists of one parcel (APN 504-062-037), is approximately 4,200 square feet in size, and contains an existing 1,393 square foot building, which has been previously used as a single-family home. The site is located across the street from existing single-family and duplex uses, and abutting properties include existing single-family houses and an existing Family Day Care located at 557 Everett Street. The site is located less than 1,000 feet north of the El Cerrito Plaza BART station.

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Vicinity Map
Adjacent Land Uses
North: Single Family Residential (RS-5) Zoning and Low Density Residential General Plan designation. Single-family house at 602 Richmond St.

East: Single Family Residential (RS-5) Zoning and Low Density Residential General Plan designation. Single-family house with Family Day Care at 557 Everett St.

South: Single Family Residential (RS-5) Zoning and Low Density Residential General Plan designation. Single-family house at 552 Richmond St.

West: Duplex Residential (RD) Zoning and Medium Density Residential General Plan designation. Single-family house at 557 Richmond St
Existing/Previous Land Use
The site contains an existing single-family house.

Site Photo
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ANALYSIS
Project Description
The proposed Day Care Center use will accommodate children who are 2 years old to 6 years old. Hours of operation will be year-round Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Children arriving and leaving by car will be dropped off and picked up in a designated passenger loading area to be located directly adjacent to the building on Lincoln Avenue. The Day Care Center originally requested to be licensed for up to 25 children, with direct care being provided by four on-site staff. When located in the RS-5 (single-family) zoning district, the Day Care Center land use type requires a Conditional Use Permit and is subject to the specific use standards of Zoning Ordinance Section 19.20.060, as detailed below.

Land Use
Pursuant to ECMC Section 19.46.40, Day Care Centers are defined as “establishments providing non-medical care for one or more persons on a less than 24-hour basis. This classification includes nursery schools, preschools, and day-care centers for children or adults and any other day-care facility licensed or certified by the State of California, excluding small or large family day-care.” The proposed project falls squarely within this definition.

The Municipal Code also defines other childcare land uses, which are described here for reference and to avoid confusion. Family Day Care Homes are defined as “a daycare facility licensed by the State of California that is located in a single-family residence or other dwelling unit where an occupant of the residence provides care and supervision for children.” Pursuant to State law (i.e. Health and Safety Code section 1597.45), cities are required to treat all Family Day Care Homes as residential uses, meaning that cities are not permitted to place land use regulations on Family Day Care Homes that do not also apply to other residential uses within the same zone, or to require a business license for such facilities. Family Day Care Homes may be licensed by the State to serve up to 14 children. Day Care Centers are still permitted to be regulated by the City.

Site Plan and Floor Plan
The existing 1,393 square foot building is located in the front portion of the approximately 4,200 square foot lot. The rear portion of the lot is proposed to be the outdoor play area for the day care center, and a new proposed gate and fence would separate the play area from the street. Two classrooms are proposed in the building with two bathrooms, and a kitchen. The second floor is proposed to be used as a staff lounge area. The project plans are included as Attachment 2.

Access
Staff and students would access the building through the entrance on Richmond Street and Lincoln Avenue. The project includes a passenger loading and drop-off zone along the Lincoln Avenue frontage of the project site, which has been reviewed and deemed adequate by Public Works Department staff. A proposed condition of approval stipulates that the applicant shall submit an application to the Public Works Department to facilitate the installation of the passenger loading area.

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The project is proposing to have one staff member assigned to facilitate curbside dropoff and pick-up and to instruct all parents that, if the passenger loading spaces are occupied, to continue past the school and around the block to avoid causing delays to through traffic on Kearney Street. According to the transportation analysis submitted by the applicant, prepared by Abrams Associates (Attachment 3), the project is not anticipated to cause any significant impacts to through traffic on Lincoln Avenue or at surrounding intersections, as the volume of trips generated is very low and trips would be distributed onto the various streets that provide access to the area.

Adults dropping off children via car could utilize the planned passenger loading zone. A gate and pathway would provide direct access from Lincoln Avenue to the front entrance of the building. A continuous network of sidewalks exists in the project vicinity.

Area roadways (as well as the Ohlone Greenway) would provide access for bicyclists.

The El Cerrito Plaza BART station is located just under 1,000 feet east of the project site. AC Transit provides bus service to the project site with the nearest bus stops at the BART station and at the intersections of San Pablo Avenue with Lincoln Avenue, each a few blocks from the project site.

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2097 (AB 2097), a public agency generally may not impose or enforce any minimum automobile parking requirement on a residential, commercial, or other development project if the project is located within one-half mile of major transit stops. The project site is within one-half mile of the El Cerrito Plaza BART station.

Irrespective of AB 2097, one non-required parking space is being proposed in the existing driveway on Richmond Street, for employee use.

Compliance with the Zoning Ordinance
Section 19.20.060 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code contains required standards that are specific to Day Care Centers. The project complies with all required standards in this section as described below.

A. Landscaping and Buffer Yards. Landscaping and buffer yards adjacent to residential districts shall be provided for day care centers, pursuant to the standards prescribed by Chapter 19.25, Landscaping and Buffer Yards. In addition to the requirements of Chapter 19.25, a periphery wall, constructed of wood or masonry, shall be provided for purposes of securing outdoor play areas and screening the site and shall achieve 75 percent opacity. Chain metal fencing or barbed wire is prohibited.

The proposed outdoor play area is located at the rear of the property. The nearest residences are located directly to the east and south of the property.

Pursuant to Section 19.25.090, a 5 ft buffer is required for Public and SemiPublic Uses proposed next to existing residential uses. The project is proposing a 5-foot landscaped buffer yard along the south and east property lines. The other side of the outdoor play area (north) is adjacent to Lincoln Ave. The rear yard is secured with a six-foot wood fence.

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B. Hours of Operation. 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday The proposed hours of operation are between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with staff arriving and departing approximately 30 minutes outside the hours of operation.

The hours will not exceed the maximum hours stipulated in Section 19.20.060.

C. Noise. Outdoor play shall not occur before 8:00 a.m. when the site is located within or adjacent to a residential district. Day care centers shall comply with the requirements of the City's noise ordinance limits.

A Condition of Approval has been included to ensure compliance with this standard. Additionally, the project applicant has stated in their project description that outdoor play will not occur before 8:00 a.m.

D. Passenger Loading and Drop-off. One curbside passenger loading zone designated by the City shall be located near the entrance of the day care center or in an off-street location acceptable to staff.

The project includes a passenger loading and drop-off zone along the Lincoln Avenue frontage of the project site which has been reviewed and deemed adequate by Public Works Department staff. The Conditions of Approval require the applicant to submit an application to facilitate the installation of this loading zone. In addition, the project is proposing to have one staff member assigned to facilitate curbside drop-off and to instruct parents not to obstruct through traffic on Lincoln Avenue. According to the transportation analysis (Attachment 3) submitted by the applicant, no impact to through traffic on Lincoln Avenue is expected to occur as a result of the project.

E. Exceptions. Exceptions to these standards shall be granted by Conditional Use Permit.

The applicant is not seeking any exceptions to these standards.

Planning Commission Approval
The project applicants, Ahamed Mansoor & Fathima Badurudeen, submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Day Care Center land use that would accommodate up to 25 students on May 9, 2024. Planning staff worked with the applicant to ensure that the application was complete and met all the requirements of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The application was determined to be complete on August 26, 2025. On September 17, 2025, the Planning Commission considered the project at a public hearing. After receiving presentations from City staff and the applicant, the Commission opened the public hearing. Eight speakers addressed the Commission. In response to public comments, the Planning Commission required two additional Conditions of Approval. The first condition is that the front yard not be used as an outdoor play area, and the second condition is that the Day Care Center be limited to no more than 18 children.

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With these modifications, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC2025- 07 approving the Conditional Use Permit for the project.

Appeal
Pursuant to Section 19.39.040(D) of the El Cerrito Municipal Code, decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council within 10 calendar days of the decision. Section 19.39.050 establishes a de novo review process for appeals, meaning the standard of review for the appeal is the same as the standard of review for the original decision, and the hearing body for the appeal is free to make different findings and adopt different Conditions of Approval from the original decision.

On September 25, 2025, Asher and Cagla Schaffer timely submitted an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of the Conditional Use Permit for this project (Attachment 4) pursuant to Chapter 19.39: Appeals of the El Cerrito Municipal Code. In their letter of appeal, the appellants make a series of points related to the appeal. A summary of these points and the staff response to each is contained below.

Appellant’s point:

Market Impact on Existing Businesses: The appellants contend that the approval of a Day Care Center will directly harm nine existing daycare providers that are currently operating in the vicinity of the project and which have existing vacancies.

Staff Response:

In order to approve a Conditional Use Permit the decision-making body must make three specific findings outlined in ECMC Section 19.34.040. Those findings relate to the project being harmonious with the neighborhood, an attractive amenity for the City, and in compliance with the intent of the General Plan. (The full language of the required findings is contained in the Findings section below). None of these findings consider the proximity of similar existing businesses to the proposed project. Many of these existing businesses are classified as family day cares, which are regulated by the State, and which the City must treat as residential uses. Historically, the role of zoning as an exercise of the City’s police power (see Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co.) has been to address incompatibilities in land uses, public health and safety issues, and to guide the development of the built environment. The role of zoning has not traditionally been to examine the economic effects of new businesses on existing businesses or to evaluate the business model of proposed businesses.

Appellant's point:

Traffic and Safety Concerns: The property is located on two heavily-trafficked corridors and the approval of the project will create dangerous conditions due to the existing family daycare and proximity to El Cerrito High School.

Staff Response:

According to the City of El Cerrito General Plan, Richmond Street is categorized as a Minor Arterial. As is typical of other local streets in El Cerrito, Lincoln Avenue is not categorized in the General Plan’s street hierarchy.

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While not required by the municipal code, it is often City staff’s practice to request traffic studies for certain projects, such as Day Care Centers, as a source of data and analysis that can inform the required findings. As mentioned previously in this report, the applicant prepared a traffic study which found that the project is not anticipated to cause any significant impacts on the surrounding intersections, as the volume of trips generated by the project is very low and trips would be distributed onto the various streets that provide access to the area. Proposed projects are not required to mitigate existing conditions, and can only be required to address the impact of the proposed project in a manner roughly proportional to the project’s impact (see Dolan v. City of Tigard). As stated in the transportation analysis, the impact of the proposed project on existing traffic conditions is not significant. Additionally, as part of the City-sponsored Richmond Street Complete Streets project, safety improvements are planned at the intersection of Richmond Street and Lincoln Avenue. While the exact design for this intersection is not finalized, the project will include features such as raised intersections, speed tables, and curb extensions.

Appellant’s Point:

Cumulative Noise Impacts: The project will double the existing outdoor play noise in a residential neighborhood, therefore diminishing the quality of life for the surrounding neighborhood.

Staff Response:

One of the use-specific standards that applies to Day Care Centers is related to noise.

When these uses are located in or adjacent to residential districts, it is required that outdoor play not occur before 8 a.m. The intent of this standard is to help reduce the impact of noise on the surrounding neighborhood. Another use-specific standard for Day Care Centers is that they are required to provide a landscape and buffer yard when next to residential uses. The buffer yards require a certain number of shrubs and trees, which will also help with sound mitigation. In addition, the project would still be required to comply with ECMC Section 19.21.050, which sets outdoor noise levels for residential areas and applies to all uses in those zoning districts. The applicant has also indicated a willingness to stagger outdoor play so that not all children are outside at the same time.

Appellant’s Point:

Property Value Concerns: The location of two daycares next to each other will create an institutional character inappropriate for a residential neighborhood and will negatively impact property values for surrounding homeowners.

Staff Response:

The Day Care Center Land Use is classified as a Public, Semipublic and Service Use Type and is not classified as a Commercial Use. There is an existing Family Day Care located at 557 Everett Street. The Family Day Care is classified as a residential use pursuant to State Law, and the City is not allowed to place any regulations on those uses. Pursuant to ECMC Table 19.06-A, Day Care Center Land Uses are permitted in the RS-5 zoning district, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

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The required findings do not explicitly address property values, but rather the findings relate to the project being harmonious with the neighborhood, an attractive amenity for the City, and in compliance with the intent of the General Plan. City staff recommend making the required findings as described in the Findings section below.

Appellant’s Point:

No Demonstrated Need: Nine daycare facilities are within walking distance of 556 Richmond Street and have documented vacancies. As such, there is no unmet demand for childcare in the neighborhood.

Staff Response:

As described above, in order to approve a Conditional Use Permit, the decision-making body must make three specific findings outlined in ECMC Section 19.34.040. Those findings relate to the project being harmonious with the neighborhood, an attractive amenity for the City, and in compliance with the intent of the General Plan. None of these findings relate to whether there is unmet demand or not. Ultimately, it is market conditions that determine the demand for any business, and market conditions can change at any time. The project applicant has stated that her existing daycare center in the City of Albany has a waiting list, and that that unmet demand has driven her decision to open a second facility.

Appellant’s Point:

Loss of Housing: Converting a single-family home during a declared housing crisis contradicts the City’s stated priorities.

Staff Response:

While the preservation of housing is indeed important, the General Plan promotes sustainable development by encouraging suitable housing and a mixture of uses that are conveniently located close to residents. The approval of this Conditional Use permit does not run counter to the City’s goals. As required by State law, the City’s Housing Element accommodates 1,391 new housing units as part of the City’s Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA). In fact, 743 new units have been approved at the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station TOD project (ECP TOD), located one block from the project site. The ECP TOD will be well served by having an additional conveniently located childcare option and will far more than mitigate the loss of housing necessary to create the proposed Day Care Center.

Appellant’s Point:

Economic Harm vs. Benefit: Rather than benefiting the community, this facility threatens the survival of existing small businesses offering the exact same services.

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Staff Response:

None of the required findings relate to the economics of businesses offering the same service. Childcare is an essential service for any thriving and inclusive community, and by providing an additional childcare option, the project supports the required findings with regard to the project’s compatibility with the neighborhood, its position as an amenity for the City, and its consistency with various General Plan policies. As stated above, it is not the traditional role of zoning and land use regulation to examine the economic effects of new businesses on existing businesses or to evaluate the business model of proposed businesses.

Appellant’s Point:

Residential Character Preservation: The General Plan emphasizes preserving residential character and housing stock. Converting homes to commercial use when no demonstrated need exists violates these principles.

Staff Response:

The proposed project proposes minimal changes to the building and to the site. From the exterior, the structure will still appear as a single-family house, thus preserving the character of the neighborhood while providing additional childcare options in close proximity to residents. The General Plan promotes sustainable development by encouraging suitable housing and a mixture of uses that are conveniently located close to residents. The approval of this Conditional Use permit is consistent with the City’s goals.

Appellant’s Point:

Economic Sustainability Goals: Approving facilities that threaten existing businesses contradicts economic development goals. The City should not oversaturate markets to the detriment of established providers.

Staff Response:

The approval of additional similar businesses should not be assumed to threaten existing businesses since each business may offer unique products and services. As mentioned previously, in order to approve a Conditional Use Permit the decisionmaking body must make three specific findings outlined in ECMC Section 19.34.040.

Those findings relate to the project being harmonious with the neighborhood, an attractive amenity for the City, and in compliance with the intent of the General Plan.

The findings do not examine the saturation of any particular type of business within a given area.

Appellant’s Point:

Incomplete Environmental Review: The failure to assess cumulative impacts (traffic, noise, parking, creek running under the outdoor playground area) from two adjacent facilities operating simultaneously represents a procedural failure requiring correction.

No CEQA assessment was performed.

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Staff Response:

The proposed project was determined to be exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, Class 1: Existing Facilities and Section 15303, Class 3: New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.

Categorical exemptions are categories of projects that are typically assumed to be exempt from CEQA due to their nature as types of projects that do not typically have significant environmental impacts. At the outset, conversion of a single family home to a use that is deemed by state law to be residential would constitute a small scale construction/conversion project within the scope of the exemption. As another example, the Class 1 categorical exemption (Section 15301) specifically applies to “conversion of a single family residence to office use,” which is a generally similarly intensive use as a Day Care Center.

The Class 3 categorical exemption (Section 15303) applies to “the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure.”
There is an underground storm drain culvert that runs underneath the property. This culvert is not delineated as a creek on the City’s creek map. Therefore, the standards of the City’s Creek Protection Overlay District do not apply to the project. Pursuant to State law, traffic impacts of proposed projects are analyzed through an evaluation of additional Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) generated as part of the project. However, if CEQA analysis was required for this project, VMT analysis would not be required since the project is located within 0.5 miles of a major transit stop. A traffic study was prepared that found that once traffic was distributed onto the various streets that provide access to the area, the resulting increase in traffic would not be significant. The project is required to comply with ECMC Section 19.21.050, which sets outdoor noise standards for residential areas.

Appellant’s Point (summarized from email to City Council dated October 23, 2025):

There is a sinkhole located in the rear yard of the property, which could cause structural issues to the building and could be dangerous to children.

Staff Response:

Staff from the City’s Public Works Department have inspected the sinkhole in question.

The facility is a private storm drain that traverses the project site and connects to public storm drain facilities in the public right-of-way. It was determined that the storm drain and sinkhole could be repaired and do not pose an imminent threat to the adjacent structures. City staff have notified the property owner of their responsibility for repairing the storm drain and the sinkhole. A Condition of Approval has been included to ensure that the storm drain and sinkhole are repaired to the satisfaction of the City Engineer as part of the project.

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Compliance with the General Plan
The project is consistent with and will implement the following policies of the El Cerrito General Plan:

A. LU1.5: Suitable Housing. Promote suitably located housing and services for all age groups within the city.

The project will provide a day care service supporting families with young children. By creating an additional childcare option close to residents, the project makes nearby housing more suitable for families.

B. LU2.2: Commercial Diversification. Maintain a diversity of commercial land uses to ensure stability during economic cycles and enrich the lives of residents. The maintenance of diversity includes encouragement of small businesses, both in terms of creation of new firms and retention of existing ones.

The approval of this Conditional Use Permit will create a new small business and creates a service that is close to residents. The project will provide an essential childcare service, enriching the lives of residents and enabling residents to participate in the economic and civic life of the El Cerrito community.

C. LU4.1: Mixture of Uses. Encourage a mix of uses that promotes such community values as convenience, economic vitality, fiscal stability, public safety, a healthy environment, and a pleasant quality of life.

The project will provide a childcare service supporting El Cerrito residents and the broader community. The project will provide an essential childcare service, enabling residents to participate in the economic and civic life of the El Cerrito community.

D. LU4.2: Availability of Goods and Services. Provide for economic development that assures the availability and diversity of resident-serving goods and services.

The project will provide an additional childcare option supporting El Cerrito residents.

E. LU5.1: BART Station Areas. Encourage higher densities and a mix of uses near the city’s two BART stations to take advantage of the transit opportunities they provide.

The project will provide a childcare service within a 0.5 mile of the El Cerrito Plaza BART station, diversifying the uses in proximity to the BART station.

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F. LU6.2: Circulation Alternatives. To the extent possible, encourage alternatives to the use of private automobiles. Encourage a full range of transportation options – driving, transit, walking and biking – without allowing anyone to preclude the others. On San Pablo Avenue, in many constrained rights-of-way, it is not possible to provide optimum facilities for all user groups and in the event that trade-offs are necessary, transit users and pedestrians are the highest priority.

The location of the project provides convenient access to frequent public transit along San Pablo Avenue and at the El Cerrito Plaza BART station.

G. CD1.1: Neighborhood Character. Preserve and enhance the character of existing residential neighborhoods by limiting encroachment of new buildings and activities that are out of scale and character with the surrounding uses.

H. CD6: Affordable Commerce. El Cerrito’s urban form should allow site opportunities for commerce by local entrepreneurs – small business spaces in close proximity to other businesses with easy visibility from the street and close to abundant pedestrian traffic.

The proposed project proposes a new childcare business close to residents, allowing easy visibility from the street and close to pedestrian traffic.

Findings
Pursuant to Section 19.34.040 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code, in acting to approve or conditionally approve a Conditional Use Permit, the City Council shall make the following findings:

1. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed development will be harmonious and compatible with and will not adversely affect the livability or appropriate development of abutting properties and the surrounding neighborhood.

The proposed Day Care Center is situated less than 1,000 feet from the El Cerrito Plaza BART station. The 500 block of Richmond Street consists of single-family homes. Retail, restaurant, and commercial service uses are provided in the neighborhood along San Pablo Avenue, Fairmount Avenue, and in the El Cerrito Plaza shopping center located 3 blocks south of the project site. The proposed Day Care Center will operate between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. These hours of operation are consistent with the requirements of Zoning Ordinance Section 19.20.060(B).

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The 4,200-square-foot site is developed with a one-story, 1,393-square-foot building that was previously a single-family residence. On-site parking is not required pursuant to Assembly Bill 2097. However, one non-required on-site employee parking space will be provided. The project includes a passenger loading and drop-off zone along the Lincoln Avenue frontage of the project site, which has been reviewed and deemed adequate by Public Works Department staff. In addition, the project is proposing to have one staff member assigned to facilitate curbside drop-off and to instruct parents not to obstruct through traffic on Lincoln Avenue.

For all the above reasons, the project will be harmonious and compatible with and will not adversely affect the livability or appropriate development of abutting properties and the surrounding neighborhood.

2. The location and design of the proposal will provide a convenient and functional living, working, shopping, or civic environment that will be an attractive amenity for the City.

The project will result in a new Day Care Center at a location convenient for both residents and employees within El Cerrito. This convenience is achieved by the site’s accessibility by multiple transportation modes, including walking, bicycling, transit (AC Transit and BART), and automobiles. The project also contributes to a functional living, working, and civic environment by providing a service vital to a healthy economy and community. Providing this service in El Cerrito increases the ability of parents and guardians to participate in the workforce and in civic life.

3. The proposal is consistent with the purpose of the district where it is located and conforms in all significant respects with the El Cerrito General Plan and with any other applicable plan adopted by the City Council.

The project is consistent with the intent of the RS-5 zoning district and complies with all requirements specific to Day Care Centers contained in Section

19.20.060. The proposed project will implement the following policies of the El Cerrito General Plan: LU1.5: Suitable Housing, LU2.2: Commercial Diversification, LU4.1: Mixture of Uses, LU4.2: Availability of Goods and Services, LU5.1: BART Station Areas, LU6.2: Circulation Alternatives, CD1.1:

Neighborhood Character, and CD6: Affordable Commerce.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
• Livability and Belonging by providing a childcare service supporting El Cerrito residents and the broader community. In this way, the project supports economic development over the short and long-terms.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, Class 1: Existing Facilities and Section 15303, Class 3:

New Construction and Conversion of Small Structures.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The project applicant and appellant paid the fees established in the Master Fee Schedule for the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application and appeal, respectively. The CUP fee is established at a rate that allows the City to recover its costs for processing the application.

The resident appeal fee, however, is established at a rate lower than the cost recovery amount. The City Council adopted this fee, similar to other cities, in part to preserve residents’ access to appeal processes. The staff time and resources dedicated to this appeal in excess of the resident appeal fee will be covered by the City’s General Fund through the adopted Community Development Department operating budget.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
This report and the draft resolution have been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Project Plans

3. Transportation Demand Analysis

4. Appeal

5. Appellent Supporting Documents

6. Applicant Supporting Documents

7. Public Comments
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Agenda Item No. 8.A.

Attachment 1
RESOLUTION 2025-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL DENYING AN APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF APPLICATION PL24-0044,

GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A NEW DAY CARE CENTER LAND USE AT 556 RICHMOND STREET.

WHEREAS, the General Plan land use classification of the site is Low Density Residential and
WHEREAS, the zoning district of the site is RS-5 (Single Family Residential); and WHEREAS, the site is located at 556 Richmond Street; and WHEREAS, the existing Assessor’s Parcel Number of the site is 504-062-037; and WHEREAS, on May 9, 2024, Ahamed Mansoor & Fathima Badurudeen (“Applicant”) submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Daycare Center land use; and WHEREAS, on September 17, 2025, the Planning Commission by Resolution No.

Resolution PC2025-07 approved Planning application No. PL24-0044 granting a Conditional Use Permit for a new Day Care Center land use at 556 Richmond Street; and WHEREAS, on September 25, 2025, Asher and Cagla Schaffer (“Appellant”) timely submitted an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of Planning application No. PL25-0044 to the City Council pursuant to Chapter 19.39 (Appeals) of the El Cerrito Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the appeal, hear public testimony, and provide an opportunity for the appellant, applicant, and any interested party to be heard. At the November 4, 2025 public hearing, the City Council reviewed and carefully considered the appeal, project application submittals, and all other testimony and evidence presented in the record and during the hearing.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of El Cerrito, after due consideration of all evidence and reports offered for review, makes the following findings: does find and determine the following:

Section 1: The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this Resolution. The documents and other material constituting the record for these proceedings are located at the Planning Division for the City of El Cerrito, 10890 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530, and in the custody of the Planning Manager, Sean Moss.

Section 2: The proposed Day Care Center is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, Class 1: Existing Facilities and Section 15303, Class 3:

New Construction and Conversion of Small Structures.

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Section 3: The proposed Day Care Center is situated less than 1,000 feet from the El Cerrito Plaza BART station. The 500 block of Richmond Street consists of singlefamily homes. Retail, restaurant, and commercial service uses are provided in the neighborhood along San Pablo Avenue, Fairmount Avenue, and in the El Cerrito Plaza shopping center located 3 blocks south of the project site. The proposed Day Care Center will operate between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., these hours of operation are consistent with the requirements of Zoning Ordinance Section 19.20.060(B). The 4,200-square foot site is developed with a one-story, 1,393-square foot building that was previously a singlefamily residence. On-site parking is not required pursuant to Assembly Bill 2097.

However, one non-required on-site employee parking space will be provided. The project includes a passenger loading and drop off zone along the Lincoln Avenue frontage of the project site which has been reviewed and deemed adequate by Public Works Department staff. In addition, the project is proposing to have one staff member assigned to facilitate curbside drop-off and to instruct parents not to obstruct through traffic on Lincoln Avenue.

Section 4: The project will result in a new Day Care Center at a location convenient for both residents and employees within El Cerrito. This convenience is achieved by the site’s accessibility by multiple transportation modes including walking, bicycling, transit (AC Transit and BART), and automobiles. The project also contributes to a functional living, working, and civic environment by providing a service vital to a healthy economy and community. Providing this service in El Cerrito increases the ability of parents and guardians to participate in the workforce and in civic life.

Section 5: The project is consistent with the intent of the RS-5 zoning district and complies with all requirements specific to Day Care Centers contained in Section

19.20.060. The proposed project will implement the following policies of the El Cerrito General Plan: LU1.5: Suitable Housing, LU2.2: Commercial Diversification, LU4.1:

Mixture of Uses, LU4.2: Availability of Goods and Services, LU5.1: BART Station Areas, LU6.2: Circulation Alternatives, CD1.1: Neighborhood Character, and CD6: Affordable Commerce.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that after careful consideration of reports, applicable maps, facts, exhibits, correspondence, and testimony, and other evidence submitted in this matter, and, in consideration of the foregoing findings, the El Cerrito City Council hereby denies Appeal Application No. PL25-0075 and upholds the Planning Commission approval of Application No. PL24-0044, subject to the following conditions:

Planning Division:

1. The project shall be constructed substantially in conformance with the plans received by the City on August 20, 2025. Minor changes may be approved by the Zoning Administrator. All improvements shall be installed in accordance with these approvals. Once constructed or installed, all improvements shall be maintained as approved.

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2. If the applicant constructs buildings or makes improvements in accordance with these approvals but fails to comply with any of the Conditions of Approval or limitations set forth in these Conditions of Approval and does not cure any such failure within a reasonable time after notice from the City of El Cerrito, then such failure shall be cause for non-issuance of a certificate of occupancy, revocation or modification of these approvals or any other remedies available to the City.

3. These Conditions of Approval shall apply to any successor in interest in the property and Applicant shall be responsible for assuring that the successor in interest is informed of the terms and conditions of this approval.

4. If not exercised this Conditional Use Permit approval will expire two years after the date of this approval pursuant to El Cerrito Municipal Code Section 19.32.100.

5. The project shall be consistent with all applicable requirements of the El Cerrito Fire Department, Police Department, and Building Division, and the applicant shall secure all required permits prior to the commencement of construction.

6. Outdoor play shall not occur before 8:00 a.m.

Public Works Department:

7. The applicant shall ensure adequate sight distance for vehicles exiting the driveway and for pedestrians on the adjacent sidewalk. This includes ensuring that trees and landscaping along the street side of the project on Richmond Street would not restrict sight distance. This also means keeping groundcover no higher than two feet and tree canopies trimmed up to at least six feet from the ground.

8. The applicant shall submit an application to the Public Works Department, in compliance with El Cerrito Municipal Code section 19.20.060(D), in which the applicant shall designate the passenger loading area in the public right of way as identified in the Traffic Analysis by Abram Associates, dated December 5, 2024.

9. The applicant shall designate one staff member to facilitate curbside drop-off and pick-up and to instruct all parents that if the passenger loading spaces are occupied (and they cannot find space to pull out of the traveled way) then they must continue past the school and go around the block to avoid causing delays to through traffic on Lincoln Avenue.

10.The applicant shall repair the sink hole, storm drain culvert, and pipe that runs through the rear of the property so that it is structurally sound and can safely transport storm drain runoff to the satisfaction of the city engineer.

Planning Commission:

11.The front yard shall not be used as an outdoor play area.

12.The daycare center use shall be limited to no more than 18 children.

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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 November 4, 2025 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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Detail
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Door
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East
Each
Expansion Bolt
Expansion Joint
Elevation
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Electrical Panelboard
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Number
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Fire Extinguisher
Fire Extinguisher
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Finish
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Fluorescent
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Face of Studs
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Height
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Quantity
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1 2
(E) WALL OR PARTITION

DOOR SYMBOL

DOOR MARK

HARDWARE GROUP

TYPICAL PARTITION

1.1 WINDOW TYPE
DETAIL
1 9-1 SHEET WHERE DETAIL IS DRAWN.

DETAIL IDENTIFICATION
(N) TWO-HOUR FIRE RATED

RESISTING WALL OR PARTITION

INTERIOR ELEVATION(S)
3 1
5-1
(UNFOLD ELEVATIONS CLOCKWISE

ELEVATION IDENTIFICATION

SHEET WHERE ELEVATION IS

NO ARROWS MEANS ELEVATION
NOT SHOWN.)
DRAWN.

SPRINKLER HEAD
1 3-1 SHEET WHERE DETAIL IS DRAWN.

SECTION IDENTIFICATION

SECTION

WALL CEILING
D
1 REVISION

CLOUD AROUND REVISION

OPTIONAL

PENDANT LIGHTING FIXTURE

SMOKE DETECTOR

EXIT SIGN
OFFICE
B12
ROOM IDENTIFICATION, TYPE 2

ROOM NAME

ROOM NUMBER

LIGHTING FIXTURE
24" X 24"

RECESSED MOUNTED LIGHTING FIXTURE

COVE LIGHTING FIXTURE

LIGHTING FIXTURE
24" X 48"

LINEAR LIGHTING FIXTURE,

SEE ELECTRICAL

DIFFUSERS, SUPPLY

AREA NOT IN SCOPE OF WORK

SURFACE MOUNTED LIGHTING FIXTURE

DRAWING NUMBER

GROUP NUMBER

DISCIPLINE PREFIX

DIMENSION LINES

SYMBOLS

GENERAL NOTES

1. LOCATIONS OF ALL UTILITY LINES (DUCTS, PIPES, CONDUITS, AND OTHER OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS) SHOWN ARE APPROXIMATE.

COORDINATE ALL SUPPORT SYSTEMS SO AS NOT TO INTERFERE
WITH EACH OTHER. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BRACING AS NECESSARY

TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION AT NO INCREASE TO THE
CONTRACT SUM.

2. PROVIDE SEPARATE SHOP DRAWINGS FOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM,

SUBMIT FIRE ALARM SUBMITTAL INCLUDING SHOP DRAWINGS AND

PRODUCT DATA FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION. PROVIDE LISTING NUMBER FOR ALL COMPONENTS IN SUBMITTAL.

3. PROVIDE SEPARATE SHOP DRAWINGS FOR FIRE SPRINKLER

SYSTEM, SUBMIT SPRINKLER SYSTEM SUBMITAL INCLUDING SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS, ETC. FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. SPRINKLER
SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 24, CCR PART 2, CHAPTER 38 AND NFPA 13, 2007 EDITION. AT ACOUSTICAL

CEILING TILE LOCATIONS, LOCATE ALL SPRINKLER HEADS AT
CENTER OF CEILING TILES, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

4. IN ALL CONSTRUCTION AREAS, SEAL ALL EXISTING AND NEW PENETRATIONS SUCH AS DUCTS, CONDUITS, PIPES, ETC. AT

EXISTING AND NEW FIRE RESISTIVE RATED PARTITIONS AND

FLOOR/CEILING ASSEMBLIES, WHETHER SHOWN OR NOT AT NO
CHANGE TO THE CONTRACT SUM. USE SEALANT TYPE TO MAINTAIN

PROPER FIRE RESISTIVE RATING OF THE PENETRATED
ASSEMBLIES. ALL PENETRATIONS AT FIRE RESISTIVE RATED

PARTITIONS OR FLOOR/CEILING ASSEMBLIES SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATE U.L. LISTED APPROVED
SYSTEMS.

5. IF CONTRACTOR PROPOSED ALTERNATE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

AND ARE REVIEWED BY THE CLIENT AND ARCHITECT, CONTRACTOR

SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS AND TIME DELAYS

RESULTING FROM CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSED ALTERNATE

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS WHICH AFFECT OTHER PARTS OF THE
WORK OR THE WORK OF SEPARATE CONTRACTORS.

6. FIRE PROTECTION AT FIRE RESISTIVE RATED WALLS AND
PARTITIONS:

A. NO ELECTRICAL BOXES SHALL BE LOCATED BACK TO BACK
WITHIN 2'-0" MEASURED HORIZONTALLY, ON FIRE RESISTIVE
RATED PARTITION. IF LOCATED WITHIN 2'-0" EACH

ELECTRICAL BOX SHALL BE SEPARATED WITH FIRE

RESISTIVE RATED GYPSUM BOARD AROUND FIVE SIDES
RECESSED INTO PARTITION ASSEMBLY.

B. ANY ELECTRICAL BOX LARGER THAN 16 SQUARE INCHES

SHALL BE PROTECTED WITH FIRE RESISTIVE RATED
GYPSUM BOARD AROUND FIVE SIDES.

C. FOR ANY 100 SQUARE FEET OF FIRE RESISTIVE RATED

PARTITION ARE, THE ALLOWABLE AGGREGATE AREA FOR
UTILITY BOXES SHALL NOT EXCEED 100 SQUARE INCHES.

PROJECT NAME
1 2 3 4 5
A
B
C
D
DRAWN

CHECKED
DATE

REVISED DATE
JOB NO.

SHEET NO.
1 2 3 4 5
NO.

A
B
C
D

SHEET TITLE

DATE DESCRIPTION

ISSUES / REVISIONS
1 07−10−25 CITY COMMENTS
XXXXXX
08-20-25
LA
PG
08-20-25
A0.00
556 Richmond St, El
Cerrito, CA 94530

COVER SHEET
556 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
AUG 2025

LOCATION MAP VICINITY MAP

SCOPE OF WORK APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES PROJECT DATA
2022 California Building Code (CBC)
2022 California Residential Code (CRC)
2022 California Electrical Code (CEC)
2022 California Mechanical Code (CMC)
2022 California Plumbing Code (CPC)
2022 California Energy Code
2022 California Fire Code
2022 California Green Building Standards Code
(CALGreen)

CUP APPLICATION FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TTO BE CONVERTED TO BUSINESS DAY CARE CENTER.

ADDRESS: 556 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
OWNER(S): AHMED MANSOOR & FATHIMA BADURUDEEN
CONTACT:

EMAIL:

PARCEL NUMBER: 504-062-037
LOT SIZE: 4,200 sqf
USE CODE DESCRIPTION: Single Family
CONSTRUCTION TYPE: V-B
OCCUPANCY GROUP TYPE: RS-5
FIRESPRINKLERED: NO
NUMBER OF UNITS 1
NUMBER OF STORIES 2
EXISTING FLOOR AREA 1,393 sqf (NO CHANGE)
NOTE:

AREA CALCULATION AS SHOWN IS INTENDED FOR PERMIT

APPLICATION PURPOSES ONLY & SHALL NOT BE USED
FOR SELLING OR LEASING PURPOSES. FINAL SQ.FT &

FINISHED DIMENSIONS MAY VARY FROM THESE PLANS DUE
TO CONSTRUCTION VARIABLES.

Sheet List
Sheet Number Sheet Name
A0.00 COVER SHEET
A1.00 EXISTING SITE PLAN
A1.01 PROPOSED SITE PLAN
A1.02 FENCE ELEVATIONS
A1.03 EXISTING FLOOR PLANS
A1.04 PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS
A1.05 ROOF PLAN
A2.01 ELEVATIONS
L-1 LANDSCAPE
L-2 IRRIGATION
L-3 DETAILS

SHEET INDEX
EXP: 03/31/27
Agenda Item No. 8.A.

Attachment 2: Project Plans
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42' - 1"
99' - 2 1/2"
(E) FIRE HYDRANT

RICHMOND STREET

SIDEWALK SIDEWALK (E) STARAGE TO BE REMOVED

SIDEWALK

WALKWAY
(E) LAWN
(E) LAWN
(E) ARTIFICIAL GRASS
(E) LAWN

PICK UP

DROP OFF
AREA
(E) BUILDING

LINCOLN AVENUE
(E) FENCE
(E) DRIVEWAY (E) PAVEMENT
(E) 6' HIGH FENCE

NEIGHBOUR

NEIGHBOUR
5' - 8"
11' - 9"
21' - 8" 39' - 2"
(E) 3' HIGH FENCE
(E) 6' HIGH FENCE (E) 6' HIGH FENCE
(E) PLATERS BOX

PROPERTY LINE

SITE SETBACK LINE

STREET LINE

BUILDING
LEGEND

PROJECT NAME
1 2 3 4 5
A
B
C
D
DRAWN

CHECKED
DATE

REVISED DATE
JOB NO.

SHEET NO.
1 2 3 4 5
NO.

A
B
C
D

SHEET TITLE

DATE DESCRIPTION

ISSUES / REVISIONS
1 07−10−25 CITY COMMENTS
XXXXXX
08-20-25
LA
PG
08-20-25
A1.00
556 Richmond St, El
Cerrito, CA 94530

EXISTING SITE
PLAN
N
NOTE:

DIMENSIONS AS SHOWN ARE INTENDED FOR PERMIT

APPLICATION PURPOSES ONLY AND SHALL NOT BE USED FOR
SELLING OR LEASING PURPOSES.

FOR PRECISE FINAL FINISHED DIMENSIONS, REFER TO A VALID SURVEY.

LOT COVERAGE SCHEDULE
LOT

EXISTING BUILDING

ADDITION
4,200 SQFT
1,393 SQFT
00 SQFT
%100
%33.1
EXP: 03/31/27 Agenda Packet Page 78 of 274
42' - 1"
99' - 2 1/2"
(E) FIRE HYDRANT

RICHMOND STREET

SIDEWALK SIDEWALK

SIDEWALK
(E) LAWN
(E) LAWN
(E) ARTIFICIAL GRASS
(E) LAWN

PICK-UP

DROP-OFF
AREA
(E) BUILDING

LINCOLN AVENUE
(E) FENCE
(E) DRIVEWAY
(E) PAVEMENT
(E) 6' HIGH FENCE

NEIGHBOUR

NEIGHBOUR
5' - 8"
11' - 9"
21' - 8" 39' - 2"
(E) 3' HIGH FENCE
6' HIGH FENCE (E) 6' HIGH FENCE
(E) PLATERS BOX
5' - 0"
5' - 0"

BUFFER YARD SETBACK

BIG YARD

OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND AREA SMALL YARD

OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND AREA

MAN DOOR/GATE

DOUBLE SWING DOOR/GATE

PICK-UP

DROP-OFF
AREA
(E) 6' HIGH FENCE
5' - 0"
35' - 0"
35' - 0"

LINE OF SIGHT TRIANGLE

LINE OF SIGHT TRIANGLE
BUFFER YARD TREE AT 20 FT MAX.

SPACING WITH 15 GAL. MIN.

DROP–OFF & PICK–UP SCHEDULE:

DROP OFF HOURS: 8 TO 8:30 AM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
PICK–UP HOURS: 5 TO 5:30 PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY

PROPERTY LINE

SITE SETBACK LINE

STREET LINE

BUILDING
LEGEND

PROJECT NAME
1 2 3 4 5
A
B
C
D
DRAWN

CHECKED
DATE

REVISED DATE
JOB NO.

SHEET NO.
1 2 3 4 5
NO.

A
B
C
D

SHEET TITLE

DATE DESCRIPTION

ISSUES / REVISIONS
1 07−10−25 CITY COMMENTS
XXXXXX
08-20-25
LA
PG
08-20-25
A1.01
556 Richmond St, El
Cerrito, CA 94530

PROPOSED

SITE PLAN
1 3/16" = 1'-0"

PROPOSED SITE PLAN
N
NOTE:

FOR THE TYPES OF TREE AND SHRUB SEE LANDSCAPE &
IRRIGATION DRAWINGS ON SHEET L-1, L-2 & L-3

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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 5, 2024
To: Diego Romero
Associate Planner
City of El Cerrito
From: Steve Abrams
Subject: Transportation Analysis for the Proposed Preschool at 556 Richmond Street in the City of El Cerrito
1) SUMMARY
Abrams Associates has completed a transportation analysis for the proposed preschool, which is expected to include a maximum of 25 students. The site is currently occupied by a singlefamily home with 1,393 square feet of building space. Based on this analysis, the proposed project would be forecast to generate about 25 AM and 22 PM peak hour vehicle trips. The current total proposed, approved, and under construction developments in the SPASP area is less than the total growth assumed in the SPASP EIR. Thus, the proposed project, combined with all the planned, approved, and under construction projects in the SPASP area, would not result in significant impacts beyond the ones identified in the SPASP EIR, and therefore no additional traffic impact analysis would be required for this project (subject to final approval by the City of El Cerrito). Although not required to address CEQA impacts, the following recommendations are provided for City consideration in the context of improving access and circulation for all travel modes for the project.

1. Ensure adequate sight distance for vehicles exiting the driveway and for pedestrians on the adjacent sidewalk. This would include ensuring that trees and landscaping along the frontage of the project would not restrict sight distance. This means keeping groundcover no higher than two feet and tree canopies trimmed up to at least six feet from the ground.

2. In compliance with El Cerrito Municipal Code section 19.20.060(D) and in coordination with the City, designate a passenger loading area directly adjacent to the school to allow Agenda Item No. 8.A.

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for student drop off and pick up during school hours. The project’s frontage on Lincoln Avenue is proposed for passenger loading area because the project frontage on Richmond Street has red curb due to its proximity to a fire hydrant. Based on the parking demand analysis it is recommended that the passenger loading area be designed to accommodate a minimum of two vehicles, and preferably with room for three vehicles.

3. The project is not anticipated to cause any significant impacts on surrounding intersections as the volume of trips generated is very low and trips would be distributed onto the various streets that provide access to the area.

4. Parking summary: Two parking spaces are required by code for the project. One on-site parking space plus bike parking is proposed to be provided. With City approval the three space parking requirement for the project can theoretically be reduced to two spaces (by 25%) due to the fact that the project is located less than ¼ mile from a BART Station, as per Section 19.24.040 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code. The project is proposing to provide two 2 long-term bicycle parking spaces on-site, meeting Code requirements. 2) PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project involves remodeling an existing single-family home to accommodate a 25- student day care center with 4 employees. The project would serve children between the ages of 2 and 6 and is proposed to operate from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The project location and the surrounding roadway system are shown in Figure 1. One parking space would be provided on site in the existing project driveway and drop-off and pick-up is proposed to take place in a designated passenger loading area to be directly adjacent to the building on Lincoln Avenue. 3) PROJECT TRIP GENERATION
As noted above, the proposed project would have 25 students and about 1,393 square feet of building space. The trip generation rates are based on the ITE rates a day care center (Land Use Code 565) derived from fitted curve equations in the 11th Edition of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual. As shown in Table 1, the proposed project is forecast to generate about 136 trips per day with about 25 new trips during the AM peak hour and 22 trips during the PM peak hour. Once this traffic is distributed onto the various streets that provide access to the area, the resulting increase in traffic would not be forecast to be significant in relation to the existing traffic volumes in the area.

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Table 1
Trip Generation Calculations
Land Use ITE
Code Size ADT AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
In Out Total In Out Total
ITE Day Care Center Trip Rates -
Trips per student 565 5.45 0.53 0.47 1.00 0.41 0.47 0.88 Net Total Project Trip Generation 25
students 136 13 12 25 10 12 22
SOURCE: Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual (11th Edition). 4) SITE PLAN REVIEW
This section evaluates access and circulation for all travel modes within the proposed site, based on the site plan included in the Conditional Use Permit Application, dated March 25, 2024.

Vehicle Access and Passenger Loading - Staff would access the project site parking via the driveway on Richmond Street and parents would utilize the passenger loading area expected to be designated by the City adjacent to the project site on Lincoln Avnue. The project is proposing to have one staff member assigned to facilitate curbside drop-off and pick-up and to instruct all parents that if the passenger loading spaces are occupied (and they cannot find space to pull out of the traveled way) then they must continue past the school and go around the block to avoid causing delays to through traffic on Lincoln Avenue. Based on the proposed plan there should be no impacts to through traffic on Lincoln Avenue.

Project Driveway Sight Distance - The project driveway on Richmond Street is on a straight section of roadway and will provide adequate sight distance between vehicles exiting the driveway and approaching vehicles and pedestrians on Kearney Street. However, this assumes that trees and landscaping along the Richmond Street frontage would be adequately maintained so they do not restrict sight distance. This would involve keeping groundcover no higher than two feet and having tree canopies trimmed up to at least six feet from the ground.

Recommendation: Ensure the project driveway allows for adequate sight distance by keeping groundcover no higher than two feet and having tree canopies trimmed up to at least six feet from the ground.

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5) BICYCLE PARKING, PEDESTRIAN ACCESS, AND ON-SITE

CIRCULATION
Staff and students would access the building through the entrance on Richmond Street.

Existing and planned bicycle facilities in the vicinity of the project are shown in Figure 2.

Section 19.24.090 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code requires bicycle parking for schools, as shown in Table 2. The project would consist of one classroom, requiring 2 long-term bicycle parking spaces. The project would provide two 2 long-term bicycle parking spaces on-site, meeting Code requirements.

Table 2
Bicycle Parking Requirements
Land Use Size Short Term
Rate
Required
Parking
Long Term
Rate
Required
Parking
School 1 classroom n/a 0 2 per
classroom 2
6) TRANSIT ACCESS
The project is located in a transit-rich area with easy access to BART and AC Transit bus lines.

The El Cerrito Plaza BART station is located just under 1,000 feet from the project site. AC Transit provides bus service in the project vicnity with the nearest bus stops at the BART station and at the intersection of San Pablo Avenue with Lincoln Avenue, about five blocks west of the project site. The bus stop provides a bench but no bus shelter. Figure 3 presents the available transit service in the vicinity of the project.
7) VEHICLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
The proposed project would include one parking space in the existing driveway. Table 3 presents a comparison of the required and proposed parking supply. As seen in Table 3, the project would be short of its parking requirement by two spaces. However, with City approval this parking requirement can be reduced by 25% due to the fact that the project is located less than ¼ mile from a BART Station, as per Section 19.24.040 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code.

With this reduction there would be two parking spaces required by code for the project.

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El
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Sut et r Ave
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Hunt ngton A i ve
Panama Ave
Sacramen ot Ave
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Kear
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Lexington Ave
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Yosem Ave
San
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Burlingame Ave
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Merced St
Santa Clara St
Butte St
Shasta St
Plumas Ave
Mendocino St
San Benito St
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Santa
Clara St
Highland Ave
Orchard Ave
Burlingame Av
Monterey St
Tehama Ave
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San Joaq n
San Jo in
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Santa Clara St
Placer St
Liberty St
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StannageAve
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P al nd Av
Garf eld i ve t
Madison St
Jackson St
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Ramona Ave
Ward Ave
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Pomona Ave
Balra Dr
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H ct hkiss Av
Sea View Dr
Eureka Ave
Bonnie Dr
Balra Dr
Village Dr
Franciscan Way
Eureka Ave
Anson Way
Highgate Rd
Err o l Dr
Balra
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San Carlos Av
Mariposa St
Merced St
Po ola Dr
Avis Dr
V si al ai Ave
Oak View Ave
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LOCAL BICYCLE FACILITIES
Class I - Shared Use PathProposed Class IClass II - Bicycle LaneProposed Class IIClass III - Bicycle RouteProposed Class IIIClass III with SharrowsProposed Class III with SharrowsProposed Bike Boulevard LEGEND
FIGURE 2 BICYCLE FACILITIES
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FIGURE 3 TRANSIT SERVICE
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Table 3
Required and Proposed Parking Supply
Land Use Size Minimum
Requirement1
Maximum
Permitted
Parking
Supply
Within
Range?
Day Care Center 4 employees 3 n/a 1 No
Note: 1 As per Sections 19.24.040 and 19.20.110 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code. With City approval, the parking requirement can be reduced by 25% due to the fact that the project is located less than ¼ mile from a BART Station. This reduction would then result in two parking spaces being required by code for the project.
7) VEHICLE PARKING DEMAND ANALYSIS
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Parking Demand Data for Day Care Centers - Based on surveys of 39 different day care centers the ITE data on day cares in a general urban/suburban environment indicates the project would generate a peak parking demand of about six vehicles. The forecasts for the proposed project are shown in Table 4 and are based on the rates for a Day Care Center (ITE Land Use Code 565) in a general urban/suburban environment.1 Therefore, based on surveys of similar land uses the peak parking demand is forecast to be approximately 6 spaces. This demand includes all vehicles, such as guests, staff, and deliveries. Based on this data it is recommended that a passenger loading area be provided that could accommodate a minimum of two vehicles, and preferably with room for three vehicles.

Table 4
Off-Street Parking Calculations Based on ITE Data
Data Source Land Use Size Parking
Ratio
Peak
Demand
ITE Day Care Center
Rates Per Student
(General Urban/Suburban)
Day Care 25 students 0.25 6
1 Parking Generation Manual, 5th Edition, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Washington D.C., 2019.

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market dynamics in detail. We hope that the City Council takes this into account when deciding how to proceed.

Thank you,
Asher and Cagla Schaffer
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From: Roland Lambert <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2024 12:29:03 PM
To: Fabian Herrera <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: FW: Assistance with sinkhole caused my storm drain Sounds good, thank you.

From: Fabian Herrera <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2024 11:56 AM
To: Roland Lambert <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: FW: Assistance with sinkhole caused my storm drain He is going to try to go after lunch today.

Thanks,
Fabian H.

Fabian Herrera
Maintenance Operations Supervisor
Operations + Environmental Services Division
City of El Cerrito
Email: [email protected]
(510) 559-7039
Mission Statement: The City of El Cerrito serves our diverse community by providing exceptional services that create a safe and resilient future for all.

From: Roland Lambert <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2024 11:29 AM
To: Fabian Herrera <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: FW: Assistance with sinkhole caused my storm drain Hi Fabian,
Have you had a chance to talk to Stege bout videoing this storm drain at 556 Richmond? Thanks,
Rland
From: Asher Schaffer
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 9:36 AM
To: Roland Lambert <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: FW: Assistance with sinkhole caused my storm drain

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Hi Roland,
For clarity there was no excavation performed there, the concrete patio was broken and when they looked under it that void was discovered, no dirt or any other material was removed. As far as we can tell the void was created due to the dirt in the area washing out through that pipe.

The area around the pipe was wet, so I'm not clear how it could be properly repaired without the pipe itself being repaired.
-Asher
On Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 9:25 AM Roland Lambert <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Mr. Schafer,
Thank you for your email. The city will try to video tape the storm drain pipe to determine the condition of the pipe, but in the meantime, the property owner at 556 Richmond (who performed the excavation over this pipe) is responsible for repairing this, at least temporarily, until a path forward is determined.

Generally, storm drain pipe located on private property are the responsibility of the property owner, unless the city has an easement agreement to maintain it ( which is not the case here).

Please contact me if you have any further questions.

Thanks,
Roland Lambert, PE
Associate Engineer
City of El Cerrito-Public Works Department
10890 San Pablo Avenue
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 16, 2012
To: Yvetteh Ortiz, City of El Cerrito
From: Lisa Langenfeld and Sam Tabibnia, Fehr & Peers
Subject: Neighborhood Traffic Management Study – Lincoln Avenue WC12-2889
This memorandum presents the data collection, analysis, and recommendations of a traffic calming study prepared for Lincoln Avenue, in the City of El Cerrito, CA. Along Lincoln Avenue, the project study area extends from Richmond Street to Ashbury Avenue. The study area is shown on Figure 1.

The following pages present our findings for the neighborhood.

LINCOLN AVENUE
History and Background
Between Richmond Street and Ashbury Avenue, Lincoln Avenue is a 2-way local street, with a 25 mph posted speed limit. The roadway is 30 feet wide, with block lengths of roughly 250 feet.

Lincoln Avenue at Richmond Street is controlled with a side-street stop on Lincoln Avenue; a raised crosswalk is provided on Richmond Street, on the south side of the intersection. The remaining intersections along Lincoln Avenue – Everett Street, Norvell Street, Albermarle Street and Clayton Avenue - are side-street stop controlled on the minor street approach. The tintersection of Lincoln Avenue/Ashbury Avenue is controlled with a side-street stop on Lincoln Avenue. Yellow-striped crosswalks are provided on all legs of this intersection, as it provides direct pedestrian access to El Cerrito High School.

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The slope of the roadway is relatively flat as you progress west to east; near Albermarle Street the grade of the roadway increases slightly up to the intersection with Clayton Avenue. From Clayton Avenue, the roadway gently descends towards Ashbury Avenue. Sidewalks are provided on both sides of Lincoln Avenue as is on-street parking. Lincoln Avenue is not an Emergency Response Route, as identified in the City’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan. It is a proposed Class III Bicycle Route.

In 2010, the City of El Cerrito adopted the Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan, which identifies a process through which a street may be evaluated for Traffic Control devices. If a street or segment qualifies, various measures are presented to assist with traffic control related concerns. For Lincoln Avenue, the study segment meets the NTMP criteria based on vehicle speeds exceeding the posted speed limit by 3 mph (based on 2009 data) and the daily traffic volumes exceeding 1,000 vehicles per day. The current ADT along Lincoln averages 1,500 vehicles per day.

UNDERSTANDING OF TRAFFIC CONCERNS
In response to recent concerns and a petition from the neighborhood, the City has been studying the Lincoln Avenue corridor, identifying current issues and presenting potential Tier 1 and Tier 2 measures, consistent with the Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan. Tier 1 measures include enforcement, education and outreach, as well as engineering measures limited to striping, signage, and pavement markings. Tier 2 measures are more physical elements, including speed humps, traffic circles, raised intersections, roadway closures, and enhanced crosswalk systems.

Tier 1 measures are often recommended as a first step, and as more enforcement or adherence is needed, Tier 2 measures are implemented.

The following concerns were raised by neighbors in a petition filed in 2011:
• Speeding
• High traffic volumes, especially during the peak commute periods • Limited visibility along Lincoln Avenue, mainly due to parked cars • Lack of motorist yielding to pedestrians
• Unsafe conditions at the Lincoln Avenue/Richmond Street intersection • Unsafe environment for multi-modal users due to the above concerns Agenda Packet Page 113 of 274
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The main focus of this traffic study is to presenting solutions that alleviate these concerns, including “calming” traffic on the Lincoln Avenue corridor, and improving the walkability of the corridor, providing a safer experience for pedestrians and residents.

Collision History
Fehr & Peers collected SWITRS (Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System) data to use in this analysis. From a review of available data between 2007 and 2011, 13 collisions were reported along this Lincoln Avenue Corridor. While there were a few reported sideswipe collisions on the eastern portion of Lincoln Avenue, the following collisions occurred within the intersections:
• 6 collisions at Lincoln Avenue/Richmond Street
o 2 in 2007
o 1 in 2008
o 3 in 2009
• 1 collision at Lincoln Avenue/Albermarle Street (2007) • 1 collision at Lincoln Avenue/Clayton Avenue (2007)
• 1 collisions at Lincoln Avenue/Ashbury Avenue (2010)
Of the 6 collisions at the Lincoln Avenue/Richmond Street intersection, 5 pertain to collisions that may be corrected with a traffic calming device (the remaining collision involved a hit-and-run with alcohol as a factor). 4 of the 5 collisions that occurred at the intersection were broadside collisions. The remaining collision was occurred at night, and involved a pedestrian in the crosswalk.

Volume Data
Fehr & Peers collected turning movement counts and 48-hour tube counts on Tuesday, April 24th, when school was in session. Turning movement counts were conducted at the Lincoln Avenue/Richmond Street intersection, between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM, to capture hours with the highest number of vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists. 48-hour tube counts were collected on Albermarle Street, south of Lincoln Avenue, beginning on Tuesday, April 24th.

This traffic count data aided in the analysis of certain traffic control devices, including speed humps and all-way stop signs. Per the criteria outlined in the NTMP, speed humps are not recommended on roadways with volumes greater than 4,000 average daily trips (ADT); traffic volumes on Lincoln Avenue are less than half of this criterion. Volumes collected in 2006 Agenda Packet Page 114 of 274
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identified 1,560 ADT on Lincoln Avenue, just east of Richmond Street; 2009 counts on Lincoln Avenue near Norvell Street averaged 1,540 ADT.

All-Way Stop Sign Warrants
The Lincoln Avenue/Richmond Street and Lincoln Avenue/Albermarle Street intersections were analyzed for all-way stop control. The NTMP proposes criteria for assessing if all-way stop control should be installed at an intersection on a residential street, based on volumes (a combination of vehicle and pedestrian), collision history, and visibility. Exceptions are granted to these criterion based on the overall neighborhood circulation and special considerations. A street must meet either the volume, collision history or visibility criterion (with or without the exceptions) to be considered for an all-way stop control. These are briefly described below.

Volume: The combined volume from all approaches must equal 300 units per hours for eight hours in one day, and that the minor street must equal one-third of the total entering volume, for the same eight hours of that day.

Collision: The total number of reported collisions averages at least three or more per year, for at least two years. These collisions must be of the type that can be corrected by a multi-way stop sign.

Visibility: If a significant visibility problem exists at an intersection for a travel distance of less than 150 feet, and cannot be corrected by other means (trimming vegetation).

Neighborhood Circulation: Traffic volumes may be reduced by 60% for all the above values if the these three conditions are met: 1) neither street is an arterial street, 2) there is not a stop sign or traffic signal within 600 feet of the study intersection and 3) the stop sign installation is compatible with the overall traffic circulation within the neighborhood.

Special Conditions: Traffic volumes may also be reduced to 60% of the overall values if other measures have not been effective in regulating crossing safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorists within 600 feet of a school, park or playground, community facility, or on a steep grade.

For the Lincoln Avenue segment, the traffic volumes were reduced by 60% based on the neighborhood circulation and special conditions criteria, with the street located near a school, and Agenda Packet Page 115 of 274
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the all-way stop control being consistent with the traffic flow and circulation of the neighborhood.

Lincoln Avenue/Richmond Street
The results of the volume data analysis indicate a much higher percentage of traffic on Richmond Street than on Lincoln Avenue. With the 60% reductions in traffic permitted in the City’s NTMP, the intersection does not meet the criteria to install an all-way stop sign due to the large difference in traffic volumes on the two streets. The minor street volume is still below the 1/3 criterion in the NTMP. It is important to note that where unwarranted, multi-way stop signs may actually increase vehicle speeds, and may further decrease driver compliance. For these reasons, other treatments should be considered before an all-way stop sign is installed at unwarranted locations. Analysis results are presented in Appendix C.

The collision history criterion was not met at this intersection. Four accidents were reported in 2009; however only one accident was reported in 2008. For the criteria to be met, three accidents which could be corrected with a multi-way stop sign would need to occur within two consecutive years.

The last criteria, visibility, point to areas where visibility may obstruct the driver’s view of oncoming traffic. This intersection presents no visibility concerns that aren’t corrected by trimming trees or painting red curb to prohibit on-street parking near the intersection.

Lincoln Avenue/Albermarle Street
Albermarle Street is currently a side-street stop approach to Lincoln Avenue. This analysis looked at the feasibility of installing a multi-way stop sign at this location. ADT’s were already collected along Lincoln Avenue in 2009; thus 48-hour tube counts were collected on Albermarle Street. The tube counts were conducted just south of the Lincoln Avenue intersection and were conducted to see how close the intersection may be to meeting the volume criteria. If the volume data indicated the intersection may be close to meeting the criteria, turning movement counts were to be conducted at the intersection.

The volume data collected on Albermarle Street show significantly lower volumes than on Lincoln Avenue. The ADT on Albermarle Street averaged 300 vehicles per day; on Lincoln Avenue, the ADT’s are roughly 1,500 vehicles per day. Based on this, it was determined that the intersection Agenda Packet Page 116 of 274
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would not meet the reduced volume criteria, and turning movement counts were not collected at the intersection.

The Lincoln Avenue/Albermarle Avenue does not present visibility concerns that cannot be corrected by no-parking zones or vegetation trimming.

RECOMMENDATIONS
The goal of this study is to present measures that address concerns voiced along Lincoln Avenue.

The City currently has approximately $25,000 for Tier 1 and Tier 2 improvements along Lincoln Avenue.

The following table presents the Tier 1 and Tier 2 measures that could be considered along this segment, along with their rough order of magnitude cost.

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Based on the City’s current budget for improvements along Lincoln Avenue, and the recommended goals, the following combination of Tier 1 and Tier 2 near-term measures are suggested along Lincoln Avenue. These improvements are identified on Figure 2.

Recommended Near-Term Tier 1 Measures
• Striped bulbouts at Lincoln Avenue/Richmond Street, Lincoln Avenue/Norvell Street and Lincoln Avenue/Albermarle Street intersections
• Centerline striping at Lincoln Avenue/Richmond Street • Red curb striping for 15 to 25 feet along Lincoln Avenue in advance of Richmond Street, Everett Street, Norvell Street, and Albermarle Street
• A 15 mph School Speed Limit Zone sign between Clayton Avenue and Ashbury Avenue, Recommended Near-Term Tier 2 Measures
• A speed hump on Lincoln Avenue, between Everett Street and Norvell Street • A raised crosswalk across Lincoln Avenue at Albermarle Street The approximate cost for these improvements is detailed below in Table 2.

While the above measures are proposed to calm traffic by reducing vehicle speeds on Lincoln Avenue, they may also reduce vehicle volumes as well. Based on nationally-conducted traffic calming evaluations, speed humps are shown to reduce vehicle volumes by approximately 20%.

This reduction in vehicle volumes on Lincoln Avenue may cause some vehicles to divert to other parallel streets.

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• Mini traffic circles at Lincoln Avenue/Norvell Street and Lincoln Avenue/Albermarle Street ($30,000 each)
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Appendices:

Appendix A: Turning Movement Counts at Lincoln Avenue/Richmond Street Appendix B: 48-hour tube counts on Albermarle Street, south of Lincoln Avenue Appendix C: All-way stop control analysis, Lincoln Avenue/Richmond Street Agenda Packet Page 123 of 274
WILTEC Phone: (626) 564-1944 Fax: (626) 564-1944 E-mail: [email protected]

INTERSECTION TURNING MOVEMENT COUNT SUMMARY
CLIENT: FEHR AND PEERS
PROJECT: EL CERRITO TRAFFIC COUNTS
DATE: TUESDAY APRIL 24, 2012
PERIOD: 6:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

INTERSECTION: N/S RICHMOND STREET

E/W LINCOLN AVENUE
CITY: EL CERRITO
15 MIN COUNTS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

PERIOD SBRT SBTH SBLT WBRT WBTH WBLT NBRT NBTH NBLT EBRT EBTH EBLT TOTAL 600-615 0 9 0 0 3 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 17
615-630 2 15 1 0 2 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 25
630-645 2 21 1 0 4 3 1 7 0 1 0 0 40
645-700 3 25 0 0 3 0 0 2 1 3 2 0 39
700-715 3 36 1 1 9 1 1 9 0 2 3 0 66
715-730 2 59 2 1 5 4 1 15 2 3 12 1 107
730-745 3 83 5 1 9 2 2 11 2 8 25 1 152
745-800 5 77 7 11 12 2 0 17 4 7 53 1 196
800-815 7 104 6 20 19 2 2 30 3 7 35 3 238
815-830 10 95 9 6 3 0 3 24 8 12 15 3 188
830-845 3 90 5 3 9 1 2 27 8 12 8 1 169
845-900 2 68 2 2 7 0 0 29 2 6 6 3 127
900-915 3 79 2 0 5 2 0 34 3 7 6 2 143
915-930 3 69 3 2 3 2 4 20 2 2 1 2 113
930-945 3 37 0 1 3 3 0 17 4 4 6 1 79
945-1000 2 71 4 1 6 4 0 21 3 3 6 3 124
1000-1015 3 42 0 2 7 1 1 8 2 4 5 1 76
1015-1030 0 52 1 0 3 0 2 31 1 4 4 0 98
1030-1045 2 47 1 4 3 2 2 33 1 4 6 1 106
1045-1100 2 53 0 2 2 0 1 37 0 0 8 0 105
1100-1115 2 42 1 1 4 1 0 21 1 1 5 1 80
1115-1130 2 50 3 2 3 1 0 36 3 3 6 1 110
1130-1145 3 30 1 2 2 2 1 38 6 0 9 2 96
1145-1200 2 40 1 0 6 1 0 30 1 2 13 1 97
1200-1215 0 32 4 3 4 1 2 37 0 3 5 1 92
1215-1230 3 43 0 0 3 0 1 32 3 5 10 2 102
1230-1245 2 46 0 1 3 2 2 37 2 1 6 2 104
1245-100 2 35 0 0 8 3 1 35 0 5 6 2 97
100-115 2 32 1 2 1 0 1 30 1 2 5 33 44
115-130 1 47 0 0 4 3 1 33 3 1 1 2 96
130-145 4 33 1 0 6 0 1 38 3 6 2 1 95
145-200 3 50 3 0 4 3 1 41 6 3 7 1 122
200-215 0 38 1 0 3 0 2 37 1 8 6 1 97
215-230 1 40 0 0 9 2 1 48 2 2 10 0 115
230-245 1 33 2 6 18 1 3 43 3 9 11 2 132
245-300 5 51 0 3 11 2 3 33 2 6 7 2 125
300-315 1 42 1 0 4 2 1 47 6 6 5 3 118
315-330 1 48 2 12 10 0 1 52 2 2 9 3 142
330-345 2 57 1 5 9 0 2 63 3 3 10 2 157
345-400 6 69 3 0 5 4 3 79 1 1 13 4 188
400-415 1 43 1 1 5 1 2 49 0 3 11 1 118
415-430 3 61 2 4 6 1 2 63 8 5 7 5 167
430-445 0 58 1 4 4 1 0 72 1 2 9 5 157
445-500 3 50 3 3 5 4 1 86 5 5 8 4 177
500-515 1 58 0 4 3 0 2 69 4 6 13 5 165
515-530 1 59 1 5 3 0 1 67 4 6 12 3 162
530-545 3 52 3 1 6 0 3 90 8 9 8 11 194
545-600 4 48 4 1 3 2 2 79 2 2 11 5 163
600-615 3 48 2 2 7 1 5 82 5 3 11 4 173
615-630 4 39 3 0 6 1 3 53 4 5 8 10 136
630-645 4 39 4 2 7 1 3 73 4 2 9 3 151
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645-700 3 51 3 3 2 2 1 69 3 9 4 3 153
700-715 3 36 3 1 8 2 0 53 1 4 19 3 133
715-730 2 32 1 0 6 3 4 35 3 2 7 2 97
730-745 2 19 0 3 6 3 2 43 0 1 6 1 86
745-800 1 29 2 2 2 2 0 35 2 3 4 2 84

HOUR TOTALS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

PERIOD SBRT SBTH SBLT WBRT WBTH WBLT NBRT NBTH NBLT EBRT EBTH EBLT TOTAL 600-700 7 70 2 0 12 6 1 13 2 5 3 0 121
615-715 10 97 3 1 18 5 2 21 1 7 5 0 170
630-730 10 141 4 2 21 8 3 33 3 9 17 1 252
645-745 11 203 8 3 26 7 4 37 5 16 42 2 364
700-800 13 255 15 14 35 9 4 52 8 20 93 3 521
715-815 17 323 20 33 45 10 5 73 11 25 125 6 693
730-830 25 359 27 38 43 6 7 82 17 34 128 8 774
745-845 25 366 27 40 43 5 7 98 23 38 111 8 791
800-900 22 357 22 31 38 3 7 110 21 37 64 10 722
815-915 18 332 18 11 24 3 5 114 21 37 35 9 627
830-930 11 306 12 7 24 5 6 110 15 27 21 8 552
845-945 11 253 7 5 18 7 4 100 11 19 19 8 462
900-1000 11 256 9 4 17 11 4 92 12 16 19 8 459
915-1015 11 219 7 6 19 10 5 66 11 13 18 7 392
930-1030 8 202 5 4 19 8 3 77 10 15 21 5 377
945-1045 7 212 6 7 19 7 5 93 7 15 21 5 404
1000-1100 7 194 2 8 15 3 6 109 4 12 23 2 385
1015-1115 6 194 3 7 12 3 5 122 3 9 23 2 389
1030-1130 8 192 5 9 12 4 3 127 5 8 25 3 401
1045-1145 9 175 5 7 11 4 2 132 10 4 28 4 391
1100-1200 9 162 6 5 15 5 1 125 11 6 33 5 383
1115-1215 7 152 9 7 15 5 3 141 10 8 33 5 395
1130-1230 8 145 6 5 15 4 4 137 10 10 37 6 387
1145-1245 7 161 5 4 16 4 5 136 6 11 34 6 395
1200-100 7 156 4 4 18 6 6 141 5 14 27 7 395
1215-115 9 156 1 3 15 5 5 134 6 13 27 27 347
1230-130 7 160 1 3 16 8 5 135 6 9 18 27 341
1245-145 9 147 2 2 19 6 4 136 7 14 14 28 332
100-200 10 162 5 2 15 6 4 142 13 12 15 29 357
115-215 8 168 5 0 17 6 5 149 13 18 16 5 410
130-230 8 161 5 0 22 5 5 164 12 19 25 3 429
145-245 5 161 6 6 34 6 7 169 12 22 34 4 466
200-300 7 162 3 9 41 5 9 161 8 25 34 5 469
215-315 8 166 3 9 42 7 8 171 13 23 33 7 490
230-330 8 174 5 21 43 5 8 175 13 23 32 10 517
245-345 9 198 4 20 34 4 7 195 13 17 31 10 542
300-400 10 216 7 17 28 6 7 241 12 12 37 12 605
315-415 10 217 7 18 29 5 8 243 6 9 43 10 605
330-430 12 230 7 10 25 6 9 254 12 12 41 12 630
345-445 10 231 7 9 20 7 7 263 10 11 40 15 630
400-500 7 212 7 12 20 7 5 270 14 15 35 15 619
415-515 7 227 6 15 18 6 5 290 18 18 37 19 666
430-530 5 225 5 16 15 5 4 294 14 19 42 17 661
445-545 8 219 7 13 17 4 7 312 21 26 41 23 698
500-600 9 217 8 11 15 2 8 305 18 23 44 24 684
515-615 11 207 10 9 19 3 11 318 19 20 42 23 692
530-630 14 187 12 4 22 4 13 304 19 19 38 30 666
545-645 15 174 13 5 23 5 13 287 15 12 39 22 623
600-700 14 177 12 7 22 5 12 277 16 19 32 20 613
615-715 14 165 13 6 23 6 7 248 12 20 40 19 573
630-730 12 158 11 6 23 8 8 230 11 17 39 11 534
645-745 10 138 7 7 22 10 7 200 7 16 36 9 469
700-800 8 116 6 6 22 10 6 166 6 10 36 8 400
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WILTEC Phone: (925) 706-9911 Fax: (925) 706-9914
24-HOUR ADT COUNT SUMMARY
CLIENT: FEHR & PEERS
PROJECT: EL CERRITO
LOCATION: ALBERMARLE STREET

BETWEEN LINCOLN AVENUE AND CENTRAL AVENUE
DATE: TUESDAY APRIL 24, 2012
DIRECTION: NB DIRECTION: SB
TIME 00-15 15-30 30-45 45-60 HOUR TIME 00-15 15-30 30-45 45-60 HOUR

TOTALS TOTALS
0:00 0000 0 0:00 0000 0
1:00 0000 0 1:00 0000 0
2:00 1000 1 2:00 0000 0
3:00 0000 0 3:00 0000 0
4:00 0010 1 4:00 0201 3
5:00 0000 0 5:00 0102 3
6:00 0001 1 6:00 2321 8
7:00 2041 7 7:00 3 4 2 3 12
8:00 4 1 3 2 10 8:00 8 7 8 4 27
9:00 2021 5 9:00 3 3 4 3 13
10:00 0141 6 10:00 1 3 9 4 17
11:00 1000 1 11:00 0 2 3 5 10
12:00 2 1 2 7 12 12:00 6 5 1 2 14
13:00 1 3 2 4 10 13:00 2230 7
14:00 0122 5 14:00 3 1 1 8 13
15:00 2104 7 15:00 2 8 8 3 21
16:00 4 8 1 4 17 16:00 3 6 4 4 17
17:00 4 2 4 4 14 17:00 2 3 6 0 11
18:00 0142 7 18:00 3102 6
19:00 2412 9 19:00 3222 9
20:00 1233 9 20:00 1101 3
21:00 1321 7 21:00 2000 2
22:00 0110 2 22:00 1110 3
23:00 0001 1 23:00 0010 1
TOTAL 132 TOTAL 200
AM PEAK HOUR 0730-0830 AM PEAK HOUR 0800-0900
VOLUME 10 VOLUME 27
PM PEAK HOUR 1545-1645 PM PEAK HOUR 1445-1545
VOLUME 17 VOLUME 26
TOTAL BI-DIRECTIONAL VOLUME 332
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All-way stop warrant analysis
Vehicle, Pedestrian and Bicycle TotalsHOUR TOTALS
Minor St

PERIOD SBRT SBTH SBLT WBRT WBTH WBLT NBRT NBTH NBLT EBRT EBTH EBLT TOTAL Lincoln E/W
Total
1/3 of Total
Met?
TOTAL reduced
to 60%
Lincoln reduced
to 60%
Met with
60%
600-700 7 78 2 0 12 6 1 13 2 5 3 0 129 26 - 77.4 15.6 - 615-715 11 105 3 1 18 5 2 21 1 7 5 0 179 36 - 107.4 21.6 - 630-730 15 150 4 2 21 8 3 33 3 9 17 1 266 58 - 159.6 34.8 -645-745 17 211 8 3 26 7 4 37 5 16 42 2 378 96 - 226.8 57.6 -700-800 21 263 15 14 35 9 5 52 8 20 93 3 538 174 - 322.8 104.4 -715-815 25 333 20 33 45 10 6 73 11 25 125 6 712 244 Yes 427.2 146.4 Yes730-830 31 373 27 38 43 6 8 82 17 34 128 8 795 257 - 477 154.2 -745-845 31 380 27 40 43 5 8 98 23 38 111 8 812 245 - 487.2 147.0 -800-900 26 369 22 31 38 3 7 110 21 37 64 10 738 183 - 442.8 109.8 -815-915 22 343 18 11 24 3 5 114 21 37 35 9 642 119 - 385.2 71.4 -830-930 13 313 12 7 24 5 6 110 15 27 21 8 561 92 - 336.6 55.2 -845-945 14 265 7 5 18 7 4 100 11 19 19 8 477 76 - 286.2 45.6 -900-1000 14 269 9 4 17 11 4 92 12 16 19 8 475 75 - 285 45.0 -915-1015 13 233 7 6 19 10 5 66 11 13 18 7 408 73 - 244.8 43.8 -930-1030 13 216 5 4 19 8 3 77 10 15 21 5 396 72 - 237.6 43.2 -945-1045 10 217 6 7 19 7 5 93 7 15 21 5 412 74 - 247.2 44.4 -1000-1100 10 197 2 8 15 3 6 109 4 12 23 2 391 63 - 234.6 37.8 -1015-1115 9 199 3 7 12 3 5 122 3 9 23 2 397 56 - 238.2 33.6 -1030-1130 8 198 5 9 12 4 3 127 5 8 25 3 407 61 - 244.2 36.6 -1045-1145 9 183 5 7 11 4 2 132 10 4 28 4 399 58 - 239.4 34.8 -1100-1200 12 171 6 5 15 5 1 125 11 6 33 5 395 69 - 237 41.4 -1115-1215 11 159 9 7 15 5 3 141 10 8 33 5 406 73 - 243.6 43.8 -1130-1230 15 150 6 5 15 4 4 137 10 10 37 6 399 77 - 239.4 46.2 -1145-1245 15 164 5 4 16 4 5 136 6 11 34 6 406 75 - 243.6 45.0 -1200-100 13 159 4 4 18 6 6 141 5 14 27 7 404 76 - 242.4 45.6 -1215-115 14 157 1 3 15 5 5 134 6 13 27 27 407 90 - 244.2 54.0 -1230-130 11 162 1 3 16 8 5 135 6 9 18 27 401 81 - 240.6 48.6 -1245-145 12 151 2 2 19 6 5 136 7 14 14 28 396 83 - 237.6 49.8 -100-200 12 166 5 2 15 6 5 142 13 12 15 29 422 79 - 253.2 47.4 -115-215 10 174 5 0 17 6 6 149 13 18 16 5 419 62 - 251.4 37.2 -130-230 8 168 5 0 22 5 6 164 12 19 25 3 437 74 - 262.2 44.4 -145-245 8 173 6 6 34 6 7 169 12 22 34 4 481 106 - 288.6 63.6 -200-300 13 173 3 9 41 5 9 161 8 25 34 5 486 119 - 291.6 71.4 -215-315 16 176 3 9 42 7 8 171 13 23 33 7 508 121 - 304.8 72.6 -230-330 17 183 5 21 43 5 8 175 13 23 32 10 535 134 - 321 80.4 -245-345 15 202 4 20 34 4 7 195 13 17 31 10 552 116 - 331.2 69.6 -300-400 15 221 7 17 28 6 7 241 12 12 37 12 615 112 - 369 67.2 -315-415 13 222 7 18 29 5 8 243 6 9 43 10 613 114 - 367.8 68.4 -330-430 14 234 7 10 25 6 9 254 12 12 41 12 636 106 - 381.6 63.6 -345-445 12 235 7 9 20 7 7 263 10 11 40 15 636 102 - 381.6 61.2 -400-500 7 220 7 12 20 7 5 270 14 15 35 15 627 104 - 376.2 62.4 -415-515 8 246 6 15 18 6 5 290 18 18 37 19 686 113 - 411.6 67.8 -430-530 7 257 5 16 15 5 4 294 14 19 42 17 695 114 - 417 68.4 -445-545 10 255 7 13 17 4 9 312 21 26 41 23 738 124 - 442.8 74.4 -500-600 13 254 8 11 15 2 11 305 18 23 44 24 728 119 - 436.8 71.4 -515-615 15 233 10 9 19 4 14 318 19 20 42 23 726 117 - 435.6 70.2 -530-630 18 202 12 4 22 5 16 304 19 19 38 30 689 118 - 413.4 70.8 -545-645 19 188 13 5 23 6 14 287 15 12 39 22 643 107 - 385.8 64.2 -600-700 16 185 12 7 22 6 12 277 16 19 32 20 624 106 - 374.4 63.6 -615-715 15 175 13 6 23 6 8 248 12 20 40 19 585 114 - 351 68.4 -630-730 13 168 11 6 23 8 9 230 11 17 39 11 546 104 - 327.6 62.4 -645-745 13 146 7 7 22 10 8 200 7 16 36 9 481 100 - 288.6 60.0 -700-800 13 125 6 6 22 11 7 166 6 10 36 8 416 93 - 249.6 55.8 - *Total must be greater than or equal to 300 **Total must be greater than or equal to 180 Lincoln Avenue
Appendix C -Lincoln Avenue/Richmond Street TMC
Richmond Street Lincoln Avenue Richmond Street
60% Volume Reduction on both Total and Minor
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Regular Stop Sign Warrant (No Special
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Memorandum
To: Richmond Street Complete Streets Project File
From: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer Date: August 11, 2025
Subject: Richmond Street Complete Streets Project: Parking Removal Findings and Determination
This memorandum documents the policy, technical, and community outreach findings that support the removal of approximately 177 on-street parking spaces, or 3,540 linear feet, along portions of Richmond Street and Elm Street (hereinafter referred to as the “Parking Removal”) in anticipation of future traffic safety and calming infrastructure for the purposes of the Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvement Project (the “Project”). Based on the evidence and findings presented in this memo, the City Engineer finds and determines that the Parking Removal is feasible and justified pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 2008-63.

The removal of the parking spaces will only become effective in the event the Project moves forward.

Table 1 and Figure 1 show the estimated number of parking spaces and linear feet of parking to be removed by street. Additional details are shown in the plans dated June 2025 and revised August 2025, available online at bit.ly/RichmondStreetComplete.

Table 1: Final On-Street Parking Removal Inventory By Street Street Segment Estimated Spaces Linear Feet (lf)
Elm St. Hill St. to Blake St. 26 520
Richmond St. Blake St. to Fairmount Ave. 151 3,020
Total 177 3,540
Note: All on-street parking spaces are unmarked, meaning that the number of parking spaces varies depending on how close drivers park to each other and the size of their vehicles. The estimated number of parking spaces assumes that each parking space is 20 feet long.

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Figure 1: Final On-Street Parking Removal Inventory
General location (in red), number of spaces, and curb length (in linear feet) of the Parking Removal
Moeser Lane to Fairmount Avenue
Hill Street to Moeser Lane
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Background

INTRODUCTION OF FUTURE PROJECT
The Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvement Project extends approximately 1.85 miles along Richmond Street and Elm Street between Fairmount Avenue and Hill Street (the “Project Corridor”). The Parking Removal covers a portion of the Project Corridor in anticipation of the Project.

To provide context, key Project features include:
• Safe Speeds: New speed management features, including raised intersections, speed tables, chicanes, and curb extensions.
• Safe Walking: New corner extensions, raised intersections, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB’s), safety lighting, and high-visibility crosswalk markings and signs. • Safe Bicycling: Installation of Class II bicycle lanes between Moeser Lane and Hill Street, upgrading the existing Class III bikeway.
• Green Infrastructure: New street tree planting and installation of stormwater treatment planters.

As described above, the Parking Removal is anticipated to accommodate the Project, which is a separate and future action anticipated by the City. For the purposes of the City Engineer’s determination, this memo describes the data collection and analysis performed for the Project Corridor, including the Parking Removal area, for a comprehensive understanding of relevant background and current conditions.

CITY ENGINEER AUTHORITY
El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 11.40 authorizes the City Engineer to add or remove “no parking” or “no stopping” red zones along public streets in accordance with City Council-adopted procedures. City Council Resolution 2008-63 establishes the procedure for the City Engineer to exercise said authority, which includes an evaluation and analysis of the proposed changes, public input and notification, and a decision-making and public appeal process. Based on said evaluation and analysis, the City Engineer will determine whether the no-parking/red zone designation is feasible and justified to approve the parking removal.

INFORMING POLICIES
The City Engineer makes parking removal determinations pursuant to Resolution No. 2008-63 based on a variety of factors and data, including but not limited to transportation goals and policies, parking survey, traffic volumes, collision history and feasible solutions, transportation network connectivity, and/or intersection geometrics. With regards to the anticipated Project transportation improvements, the City Council has adopted plans and policies that inform the Project’s use of limited public right-of-way. As the Citywide land use and transportation “blueprint,” the 1999 General Plan establishes the City’s street hierarchy and calls for a balanced transportation network with choice of modes that provides alternatives to the single occupant-vehicle. The most recent City Council transportation-related actions include:

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• 2016 Active Transportation Plan (ATP): Identifies goals and policies that guide the City’s bicycle and pedestrian programs and infrastructure investments. Key goals include:
supporting bicycling and walking as being practical, healthy, and convenient in El Cerrito; and implementing a well-connected active transportation system to attract users of all ages and abilities. The ATP also defines bicycle and pedestrian networks, including bikeway facility types and street alignments, and priority projects.
• 2016 Complete Street Policy: States that infrastructure sufficient to enable safe, comfortable, and convenient travel for all users and modes shall be incorporated into all street projects. Also, calls for using the latest and best engineering standards and practices. • 2024 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Identifies transportation as the largest source of communitywide greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, calls for building a citywide pedestrian and bikeway network that is comfortable for users of all ages and abilities by reducing the area of public right-of-way dedicated to vehicle traffic and parking and increasing the area dedicated to other modes and active uses. • 2024-2029 El Cerrito Strategic Plan Establishes goals of advancing climate-focused, sustainable infrastructure efforts that have community benefit and promoting environmental sustainability and stewardship by engaging in initiatives that reduce our carbon footprint, conserve natural resources, and foster a culture of environmental responsibility.

KEY ENGINEERING GUIDANCE
Current complete street engineering design guidelines, practices, and standards focus on improving road safety for all road users, particularly vulnerable road users such as bicyclists and pedestrians.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Safe Systems Approach is the national paradigm to address roadway safety and is structured around six principles and five objectives1 . Three of the
five objectives, Safer People, Safer Roads, and Safer Speed, underscore the direct relationship between safety outcomes and road design.

City staff follows the Safe Systems Approach by applying the latest multimodal road design guides, including the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) latest Proven Safety Countermeasures and 2019 Bikeway Selection Guide; and, the National Association of City Transportation Officials’ (NACTO) 2013 Urban Street Design Guide and 2023 Urban Bikeway Design Guide.

These guides emphasize the relationship between design and speed, a key variable in reducing crash severity, particularly for vulnerable users such as pedestrians and bicyclists. Crash and fatality risks sharply rise for vulnerable users when vehicle speeds exceed 25 mph. To manage vehicle speeds, the NACTO Urban Street Design Guide recommends that agencies design roads for “target speeds,” or the speeds that drivers are intended to travel, rather than operating speed. To achieve the intended “target speed” the Urban Street Design guide features proven speed management design elements and treatments, most of which feature “deflection,” which is a change in the street’s horizontal or vertical alignment, reducing speed. Speed tables and raised intersections are an example of vertical deflection.
1 https://www.transportation.gov/safe-system-approach
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Selecting the appropriate bicycle facility is another critical design decision that influences safety.

The FHWA Bikeway Selection guide advises that designers should provide dedicated bicycle lanes or paths along streets with traffic volume greater than about 3,000 vehicles per day and operating speeds above 25 mph, or provide an alternative route. Bicycle lanes are also part of FHWA’s Proven Safety Countermeasures, which note that striped bicycle lanes can reduce crashes for all modes by 30% along urban two-lane collector and arterial roads2
.

Many urban streets feature dedicated walkways that separate pedestrians from vehicle traffic, except at crosswalks. The FHWA’s Proven Safety Countermeasures and NACTO Urban Street Design guide include crosswalk treatments that can reduce crash risk and improve pedestrian connectivity.

Examples include rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB), a type of pedestrian-activated warning device that can reduce pedestrian crashes up to 47% and increase motorist-pedestrian yielding rates up to 98%3
; corner extensions, which slow turning vehicles, shorten crossing distances, and improve visibility; and safety lighting, which improves low-light visibility.

These engineering guides provide the technical framework for designers and communities to select treatments and methods that meet project goals. Input from community members, emergency services, utility companies, refuse haulers, and others are key to balancing and adapting the street design elements to a particular place and context.

Evaluation
Investigation and Data Collection

NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERISTCS
Nearly all properties along the Project Corridor, including the Parking Removal area, are zoned for low density residential, which also allows educational uses, childcare facilities, and places of worship. South of Willow Street, the west frontage of the Project Corridor is zoned for higher intensity mixed use development. Existing land uses generally reflect the City’s zoning and most parcels are improved with single family homes, duplexes, and small multi-family housing developments. The El Cerrito Plaza Transit Oriented Development project site is situated along the south end of the Parking Removal area within the Project Corridor, which is a new multi-phase, mixed-use development built atop BART-owned land surrounding the El Cerrito Plaza BART station.

EXISTING ROADWAY CHARACTERISTICS
The Project Corridor, inclusive of the Parking Removal area, is a General Plan-designated Minor Arterial and the typical cross-section width is 60 feet and consists of two travel lanes flanked on either side by on-street parking, landscape planters, and sidewalks. The curb-to-curb width is 40 feet, except between Moeser Lane and Stockton Avenue where it is 35 feet. There are 18 intersections: four signalized, four with all-way stop control, and 10 with side-street stop control. At 2 https://highways.dot.gov/safety/proven-safety-countermeasures/bicycle-lanes 3 https://highways.dot.gov/safety/proven-safety-countermeasures/rectangular-rapid-flashing-beacons-rrfb Agenda Packet Page 137 of 274

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5 of the side-street stop control intersections, there are 10 marked uncontrolled crosswalks, some with high-visibility signs and markings. Additionally, there are two traffic calming features – a speed cushion south of Waldo Avenue and a raised crosswalk at Lincoln Avenue.

The Project Corridor, including the Parking Removal area, is also part of the ATP-designated Pedestrian Network and, north of Moeser Lane, the ATP-designated Bicycle Network. The existing bikeway is Class III with shared lane markings, except for a Class II bicycle lane in the northbound direction approaching the Hill Street intersection. The posted speed limit in the Project Corridor is 25 mph.

TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
In October 2024, the Project team gathered weekday 24-hour vehicle speed and volume data along the Project Corridor, including the Parking Removal area, at two locations north of Moeser Lane and at one location south of Moeser Lane. Vehicle speeds and volumes were generally higher north of Moeser lane where daily volume was approximately 6,500 vehicles and the 85th percentile speed was 30 mph. South of Moeser Lane, the daily volume was approximately 4,400 vehicles and the 85th percentile speed 26 mph. The speed and volume data are summarized in Table 2 and sheets are included in Appendix A.

Table 2: October 2024 Weekday Vehicle Speed & Volume
Location 85th Percentile Speed 24-hr Volume
North of Moeser Lane 30 mph 6,512
South of Moeser Lane 26 mph 4,369
Note: Speed and volume data north of Moeser Lane is presented as an average of two locations.

The Project Corridor, including the Parking Removal area, connects key destinations throughout the City, including transit stations, bus stops, schools, and civic areas. Portions of the Project Corridor directly serve students attending Summit K2 School and Korematsu Middle School resulting in regular pedestrian and bicycle activity.

CRASH HISTORY
2015 – 2024 Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) data was gathered for the Parking Removal area housing the Project Corridor. During that period, there were 13 injury crashes. Four (4) of those 13 crashes involved a pedestrian, including one severe injury crash.

ON-STREET PARKING OCCUPANCY
The Project team collected on-street parking occupancy data in October 2024 and May 2025. The October 2024 data were collected along the entire Parking Removal area, while the May 2025 data focused on the Parking Removal area north of Moeser Lane and an expanded area that included cross and parallel streets. The parking occupancy collection areas are shown in Figure 2.

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Like most street parking in El Cerrito, the parking spaces along the Parking Removal area are unmarked, meaning that the parking supply varies depending on how close drivers park to each other and the size of their vehicles. The October 2024 study assumed each parking spaces is 20-feet long, regardless of location, while the May 2025 study assumed 18-foot lengths for parking spaces next to driveways, intersections, and other established “no parking” zones and 20-feet elsewhere. Both methods are standard practice for estimating parking supply along blocks with unmarked parking spaces.

October 2024 data were gathered by field observation on Tuesday October 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. and at 8:00 p.m.; and on Saturday October 5, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Overall occupancy never exceeded 50%, although the blocks south of Moeser Lane peaked at 55% occupancy during the weekday morning observation period. These data, broken down by north and south of Moeser Lane, are shown in Table

3. Table 3: October 2024 Parking Occupancy
Time Period Project Corridor Overall
Average Hill St. –
Moeser Ln.

Moeser Ln –
Fairmount Ave
Tuesday October 1, 2024
10:00 am 41% 55% 47%
8:00 pm 45% 46% 46%
Saturday October 5, 2024
1:00 pm 36% 42% 39%
Note: All on-street parking spaces are unmarked, meaning that the number of parking spaces varies depending on how close drivers park to each other and the size of their vehicles. The estimated number of parking spaces assumes that each parking space is 20 feet long.

May 2025 data were gathered by using license plate reader (LPR) technology on Thursday May 29, 2025 at 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. LPR technology uses vehicle-mounted cameras to detect and count the number of vehicles parked along streets in the collection area. The May 2025 collection area focused on the blocks north of Moeser Lane, where the proposed parking changes are greatest, to assess how the Parking Removal, in anticipation of the Project, could affect nearby cross and parallel streets. Overall occupancy peaked at 33% during the weekday evening period. The occupancy data, broken down by the Project Corridor north and south of Moeser Lane and the expanded area, are shown in Table 4.

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Table 4: May 2025 Parking Occupancy
Time Period Project Corridor Expanded Area Overall
Average Hill St. –
Moeser Ln.

Moeser Ln –
Fairmount Ave
Cross / Parallel
Streets
Thursday May 29, 2025
8:00 a.m. 30%
N/A
36% 34%
12:00 p.m. 26% 28% 27%
7:00 p.m. 32% 34% 33%
Notes:

1. All on-street parking spaces are unmarked, meaning that the number of parking spaces varies depending on how close drivers park to each other and the size of their vehicles. The May 2025 occupancy study assumed 18-foot lengths for parking spaces next to driveways, intersections, or other established “no parking” zones and 20-feet elsewhere.

2. Occupancy data collected using license plate reader (LPR) technology. A 6% calibration factor is added to account for missed plates due to open trunks, covered vehicles, or other anomalies.

During both October 2024 and May 2025 observations, parking occupancy along the Project Corridor was generally less than 50%, with the greatest parking use during the evening time periods. Parking occupancies below 85% indicate inefficient use of public space4 . Block-by-block occupancy data
are available in Appendix B.

PARKING & HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS
While peak on-street parking occupancy along the blocks north of Moeser lane was less than 50%, community members expressed concern about households with multiple vehicles and general lack of off-street parking, both of which would increase dependency on street parking. To assess this concern, the Project team reviewed two data sources: First, the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year data; and second, San Jose State’s 2022 San Francisco Bay Area Parking Space Inventory. The ACS presents a range of demographic and housing data which are relevant to this evaluation, including household size and number of vehicles available by household.

The SJSU study is a comprehensive inventory of on-and off-street parking spaces in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area, which presents an overall estimate of available parking in cities and neighborhoods.

North of Moeser Lane, the Project Corridor falls within two census tracts: Tract 3870 and Tract 3860.

The Project Team focused on Tract 3870 since it contains a larger portion of the Project Corridor and represents a land use more similar to that of Richmond Street. This census tract, shown in Figure 3, was used to obtain the following demographic and parking data from the ACS and SJSU Parking Inventory, respectively.
4 Shoup, D. (2011). The High Cost of Free Parking. American Planning Association Planner’s Press.

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Figure 3 : Census Tracts 3860 & 3870
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Census Tract 3870 is home to roughly 1,200 households and with an average of 2.41 people per household. The majority of households (86%) have two or fewer vehicles, with approximately 51% of households having only one vehicle available. Data comparing Census Tract 3870 and citywide household vehicle availability is presented in Table 5.

Table 5: Vehicles Available by Household
Census Tract 3870 City of El Cerrito
No Vehicles Available 3.4% 7.7%
1 Vehicle Available 50.8% 38.9%
2 Vehicles Available 31.4% 39.1%
3 or more vehicles Available 14.3% 14.4%
The SJSU Bay Area parking inventory estimates on-street spaces based on usable curb length on local and collector roadways, and by removing spaces associated with bus stops, intersections, bridges, tunnels, driveways, and fire hydrants. Off-street spaces were estimated by joining a regional assessor database with municipal parking requirements. Manual counts of satellite images and supplementary data were used to supplement or validate estimates. On-street and off-street parking data for Census Tract 3870 and citywide are presented in Table 6.

Table 6: On-Street & Off-Street Parking Inventory
Census Tract 3870 City of El Cerrito
On-Street 2,406 24,285
Off-Street 2,581 24,121
Total 4,987 48,406
Table 7 shows that residential parking is available at a higher rate than the average vehicle ownership per household in Census Tract 3870 and citywide. There is more than double the amount of residential parking available to each household compared to the average number of vehicles owned per household.

Table 7: On-Street and Residential Off-Street Parking Availability per Household Census Tract 3870 City of El Cerrito
Average Vehicle Ownership 1.64 1.67
On-Street Availability per Household 1.95 2.27
Off-Street Residential Parking Availability per
Household 1.65 1.50
Total Residential ParkingAvailability per
Household 3.60 3.77
Note: Assumes all on-street parking is available to residents.

The majority of households in the Richmond Street neighborhood have two or fewer vehicles, a quantity that can be supported by the existing supply of off-street parking based on the SJSU study estimates, in addition to the on-street parking that will remain along the Project Corridor and nearby cross and parallel streets.

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Public Outreach & Notification

GENERAL
The City has conducted extensive public outreach for the proposed Parking Removal, the anticipated future Project, and for road safety in general. In Spring 2024, the in-progress Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) invited the public to answer a survey on road safety and transportation priorities. Nearly 1,000 responses were received. Findings include: 69% of respondents were either “very likely” or “likely” to support adding designated spaces for bicyclists even if it means removing some street parking.

About 75% of respondents “agree” or “strongly agree” they would walk or bike more if it felt safer, indicating that a lack of quality infrastructure is impeding mode shift.

PROJECT-FOCUSED OUTREACH
Community engagement for the Project began in July 2024. The Project team has shared project information and gathered feedback from the El Cerrito community through tabling at the City's July 4th Festival, three workshops (September 2024, November 2024, and December 2024), two online surveys, an open house, emails, and presentations to City committees and local organizations.

Outreach events have been advertised through the City Manager's newsletter, the City's social media, two direct mailings to Project Corridor residents, hand delivery of fliers to Project Corridor residents, fliers posted at Richmond Street intersections, and the project website.

The first survey in Summer 2024 was launched at the July 4th Festival. Through the online survey, 180 participants indicated the following top five priorities for improvements to Richmond Street. • Safer crossings for people walking or rolling (83%)
• Safer crossings for people biking (56%)
• Bikeway improvements (52%)
• More street trees and plantings (48%)
• Slower traffic speeds (45%)
As part of a dot exercise at the first community workshop in September 2024 asking about support for a dedicated bicycle lane on Richmond Street north of Moeser Lane with about half of the on-street parking likely reduced, 46 participants indicated: 34% Support, 10% Unsure, and 56% Oppose. In contrast, through an online survey in Fall 2024, 162 participants indicated: 61% Support, 15% Unsure, and 24% Oppose.

The proposed Parking Removal has been a part of the Project outreach discussions in anticipation of designing and constructing the improvements. In accordance with City Council Resolution 2008-63, on June 9, 2025, the City mailed out notices of planned parking removal to all property owners, residents, and businesses within 300 feet of the Project Corridor. The City also held a month-long comment period between June 9, 2025 and July 9, 2025 to collect feedback from the community.

During this time, a Project open house was held on June 25, 2025 to provide more information about the parking changes to the public and residents, who were able to speak with City staff and submit their comments. During this comment period, the City received 180 written and emailed comments.

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guide the City’s approach to improving and expanding the City’s pedestrian, bicycle, and multi-modal infrastructure. The City Council received a presentation from City staff and public comments from residents and community members. The City Council affirmed the current vision and direction provided in those plans and policies, and affirmed the direction City staff is taking to pursue projects like the Richmond Streets Complete Streets Project. The Parking Removal as proposed is consistent with this direction to accommodate the Project.

Review and Analysis
Should the Project move forward, the Parking Removal described above would be required to implement the Project’s traffic safety and calming infrastructure. The dedicated bicycle lane north of Moeser Lane requires the greatest share of parking removal and has generated significant public interest and concerns. As a result, this analysis touches briefly on parking removal south of Moeser Lane and then focuses on the parking changes necessary to implement the bicycle lane north of Moeser Lane.

At south of Moeser Lane, street tree bulb-outs are paired with raised speed tables along with other traffic safety and calming infrastructure. Should the Project move forward to construct this traffic safety and calming infrastructure, it would require removing and repurposing an estimated 21 of 214 on-street parking spaces (10%) at the locations described in this memorandum. The parking data collected indicates that with the Parking Removal to accommodate construction of the Project,there would generally be adequate neighborhood parking supply.

At north of Moeser Lane, the Project Corridor is part of the ATP-designated Bicycle Network because it avoids hilly and disconnected parallel routes to connect key destinations to the east. Notably, this section of the Project Corridor was first designated as part of the City’s Bicycle Network in the City’s 2007 Circulation Plan for Bicyclists & Pedestrians. The Federal Highway Administration’s 2019 Bikeway Selection Guide advises that vehicles and bicycles should be separated with dedicated lanes or paths along streets with traffic volume greater than about 3,000 vehicles per day and operating speeds above 25 mph. As noted in the Data Collection section, Project Corridor traffic volume exceeds 6,000 vehicles per day, indicating that the existing Class III facility should be either upgraded to a dedicated bicycle facility or an alternative bikeway alignment provided.

The selected design for the Project Corridor north of Moeser Lane incorporates bike lanes, traffic calming features like mid-block chicanes, and other safety infrastructure. The existing Class III bikeway would be upgraded to a dedicated bicycle facility.Chicanes are a series of physical features along the street center and curbside that narrow it and create an S-shaped path, discouraging speeding. The chicane design addresses resident input by maintaining parking on both the east and west sides of the street through the use of alternating parking areas.

Should the Project move forward to change and construct the existing Class III facility to a dedicated bicycle facility along with other traffic safety and calming infrastructure, it would require removing and repurposing an estimated 156 of 248 on-street parking spaces (63%) at the locations described in this memorandum. The parking and household data collected indicate that the Parking Removal to accommodate construction of the Project, there would generally be adequate neighborhood parking supply, including private off-street and on-street spaces. However, some drivers traveling to Agenda Packet Page 145 of 274

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Project Corridor destinations north of Moeser Lane may have to park one or two blocks from their destinations on Richmond Street or nearby cross and parallel streets.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The following describes the options that were evaluated as alternatives to the Parking Removal option described in this memorandum, and why they were not selected. • South of Moeser Lane:
ο Alternative S1 - “Add bike lanes”
This alternative would remove parking to accommodate an option to add bike lanes (Class II) on both sides of Richmond Street south of Moeser Lane. About half of the on-street parking spaces would be removed. This segment of Richmond Street is not on the City’s ATP-designated Bicycle Network, which identifies Ashbury Avenue as the parallel bikeway alignment connecting key destinations to the east. Richmond Street also traverses a hill south of Moeser Lane, making it less appealing for bicyclists due to the steep terrain. This alternative was not selected because nearby bikeway alignments identified in the ATP-designated Bicycle Network offer more favorable terrain and connectivity.
• North of Moeser Lane:
ο Alternative N1 - “Separated bike lanes”
This alternative would remove parking to accommodate an option to provide separated bike lanes (Class IV) on both sides of Richmond Street north of Moeser Lane. The existing shared bike route (Class III) would be upgraded to a dedicated bicycle facility. Separated bike lanes feature at least a two-foot separation from vehicle traffic and include a vertical buffer, such as soft-hit bollards. However, implementing Class IV lanes without modifying the location of curb and gutter on Richmond Street would require the removal of all on-street parking. Retaining onstreet parking with separated bicycle lanes would require relocation of utilities, trees, and other existing infrastructure, which would exceed the project budget. This alternative was not selected because of the existing parking demand and aim to balance use of limited public right-of-way to meet community needs and input. ο Alternative N2 - “ Bike lanes with on-street parking on one side only” This alternative would remove parking to accommodate an option to provide bike lanes (Class II) on both sides on Richmond Street north of Moeser Lane. The existing shared bike route (Class III) would be upgraded to a dedicated bicycle facility and onstreet parking would be removed from one side of the street consistently throughout this segment of the Project Corridor, representing a reduction of about half on the onstreet parking. Resident feedback indicated a preference for maintaining some parking on each side of the street. This alternative was not selected because it did not do so.
ο Alternative N3 - “Parallel Bikeway Substitution”
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Class I bikeway, it does not connect to key eastside destinations such as Korematsu Middle School, Summit K2 School, and the El Cerrito Community and Swim Center.

East of the Greenway, Richmond Street stands out as the only relatively flat and direct north-south street. In contrast, parallel streets present significant barriers to increased bicycle use due to dead-ends or steep climbs. Furthermore, City Counciladopted plans and policies and engineering guidance consistently call for upgrading and expanding the bicycle network. Both Richmond Street and the East Side Bicycle Boulevard are designated routes in ATP Bicycle Network. This alternative was not selected because of the barriers to bicycling on parallel streets and the resulting reduction in the extent of the ATP Bicycle Network.

Parking Changes Since Initial Notice
As described above, the initial notice regarding the Parking Removal was mailed in early June 2025.

At that time, the City estimated removal of approximately 181 on-street parking spaces, or approximately 3,620 linear along the Project Corridor. The City now estimates approximately 177 onstreet parking spaces, or 3,540 linear feet would be removed. This reduction of approximately four (4) parking spaces is due to the Project’s design changes on Richmond Street between Moeser Lane and Portola Drive to maintain the parking spaces.

Response to Public Feedback on Accessibility
A main issue raised by public comments to the City relates to concerns about how proposed parking changes as a part of the Parking Removal might affect persons with mobility disabilities. In response, the Project team has included the following elements to be separately implemented with the Project:
• Driveway Apron Reconfiguration when feasible: Offered at no cost to residents along the Project Corridor to make it easier to use private off-street parking. • Eight New On-Street Accessible Parking Spaces: Sited at cross-street intersections north of Moeser Lane.
• Blue Curb Program: The City continues to offer its blue curb program for residents, which allows residents to request blue curb for parking fronting their homes.

Findings and City Engineer’s Determination
After considering all public comments and the information gathered for and described in this memorandum, the City Engineer makes the following findings regarding the Parking Removal:
• The Parking Removal is both justified and feasible because it accommodates the Project while maintaining sufficient parking supply.

Should the Project move forward, the Parking Removal would be feasible and justified based on City Council-adopted plans and policies, engineering guidelines and practices, and balancing community input and needs for the use of limited public right-of-way as described above. The majority (86 percent) of households along the Project Corridor, including the Parking Removal area, north of Moeser Lane have two or fewer vehicles, a quantity that can Agenda Packet Page 147 of 274

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be supported by the existing supply of off-street parking comprised of driveway and garage space, in addition to the on-street parking that will remain along the Project Corridor and nearby cross and parallel street for which the overall occupancy was observed as not exceeding 50%. To meet the needs of those with mobility disabilities, the Project team also would implement the following: offer to Project Corridor residents the opportunity to widen their driveway aprons, making it easier to use off-street parking; install eight new on-street accessible parking spaces sited at cross-street intersections north of Moeser Lane; and, continue to advertise the City’s blue curb program for residents. Finally, the extent of the Parking Removal has been further reduced by approximately four (4) spaces since the City’s initial notice in June 2025, less than the number of parking spaces originally anticipated to be removed. The Parking Removal would accommodate the Project, which as explained in the above analysis meets City Council-adopted plans, polices, and goals. For these reasons, therefore, removing these parking spaces is justified and feasible. • The Parking Removal achieves the City Council-adopted plans and policies described above that call for balancing the use of limited public right-of-way to provide a complete transportation network with choice of modes.

The City Council has adopted plans and polices, starting with the 1999 General Plan and most recently, building upon it with the 2016 Active Transportation Plan, 2016 Complete Streets Policy, 2024 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and 2024-2029 City of El Cerrito Strategic Plan, all of which have informed the Project’s use of limited public right-of-way. The City Council affirmed the vision and direction provided in these plans and policies at its meeting on July 15, 2025. The Parking Removal would accommodate the Project and facilitate space for its implementation. Therefore, the Parking Removal would be consistent with the foregoing City Council-adopted plans, policies, and goals, in anticipation of the Project.
• The Parking Removal is consistent with generally applicable and most current engineering guidelines and City-Council adopted plans and policies to improve transportation safety, comfort, and convenience for all road users.

The Parking Removal would accommodate the Project should it move forward. As set forth in the foregoing sections, the Project implements the City’s 2016 Complete Street Policy, which aims to provide “infrastructure sufficient to enable safe, comfortable, and convenient travel for all users and modes shall be incorporated into all street projects” and that staff shall use the “latest and best” engineering standards and guidance. Current engineering guidelines, as described above, generally call for providing dedicated bicycle facilities along streets with higher traffic speeds and volumes, or providing an alternative bikeway alignment. North of Moeser Lane, the Project Corridor is an existing designated Class III bikeway because alternative alignments are hilly or disconnected. As such, upgrading the existing Class III bikeway to a Class II bikeway as part of the Project, follows City policy by adhering to current engineering guidance and supporting City goals to make bicycling safe, convenient, and comfortable, while balancing the needs of all modes. As such, the Parking Removal would be consistent with the foregoing transportation goals and current engineering guidance.

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• The Parking Removal does not approve the Project and will not take effect unless the Project is separately approved by the City. As such, no separate action under CEQA is required at this time.

The Parking Removal consists of removal of on-street parking spaces only; it does not otherwise authorize or provide for construction or similar activities and does not constitute approval of the Project or commencement of construction. By themselves, the addition, removal, and other evaluations of adequacy pertaining to on-street and off-street parking do not present environmental issues under the California Environmental Quality Act. The Parking Removal, as explained above, only pertains to the City Engineer’s determination regarding whether removal of parking along what is anticipated to be a part of the Project Corridor does not commit the City to carry out or approve the Project.

Pursuant to Cooperative Agreement No. 665 between the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (“Authority”) and the City of El Cerrito, the City and Authority will cooperate to complete environmental review; in particular, the Authority will prepare environmental analyses and coordinate with the City for its approval. Additionally, the Project final design and construction detail will be separately reviewed and subject to approval by the City Engineer in accordance with all applicable City requirements and specifications. These review and approvals are not triggered or issued by the Parking Removal. As such, no separate environmental review or analysis would be required at this time.

Based on the foregoing findings, the City Engineer determines that removal of approximately 177 on-street parking spaces, or 3,540 linear feet, along portions of Richmond Street and Elm Street, is feasible and justified pursuant to Resolution No. 2008-63.

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Start 1 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 Hour Time 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 9999 Totals 10/01/2
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7
01:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
02:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
03:00 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
04:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
05:00 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
06:00 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 2 7 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 24
07:00 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 3 12 11 10 14 6 4 5 2 0 0 75
08:00 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 5 32 39 56 45 21 8 7 1 0 1 243 09:00 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 7 11 23 19 22 10 5 2 0 0 2 108
10:00 6 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 4 6 16 26 25 8 4 3 1 1 0 104
11:00 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 3 11 20 18 19 16 3 1 1 0 0 102
12 PM 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 7 17 25 41 31 28 11 3 1 1 0 178 13:00 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 20 36 43 38 16 7 4 2 0 0 180
14:00 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 21 40 56 62 39 11 4 2 0 1 250 15:00 11 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 8 10 36 73 84 64 33 13 8 0 1 0 347 16:00 24 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 9 27 59 91 87 71 25 14 2 3 0 420 17:00 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 7 25 65 103 111 80 32 14 5 2 1 469 18:00 13 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 5 9 18 45 55 61 37 5 1 1 1 0 256 19:00 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 4 3 28 52 44 22 10 5 1 1 0 0 178
20:00 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 12 31 19 16 16 1 2 1 0 0 107
21:00 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 7 13 9 6 8 4 1 0 0 0 58
22:00 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 1 7 5 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 27
23:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
Total 146 0 1 0 3 6 10 18 47 89 297 564 688 635 407 139 70 20 10 5 3155 Percent 4.6% 0.0% 0 0% 0.0% 0.1% 0.2% 0.3% 0.6% 1.5% 2 8% 9.4% 17 9% 21.8% 20.1% 12.9% 4.4% 2.2% 0.6% 0.3% 0.2% Statistic 15th Percen ile : 23 MPH
50th Percen ile : 27 MPH
85th Percen ile : 31 MPH
95th Percen ile : 33 MPH
Mean Speed(Average) : 27 MPH
10 MPH Pace Speed : 24-33 MPH
Number in Pace : 2496
Percent in Pace : 79.2%
Number of Vehicles > 25 MPH : 2337
Percent of Vehicles > 25 MPH : 74.2%
Grand
Total 146 0 1 0 3 6 10 18 47 89 297 564 688 635 407 139 70 20 10 5 3155 Appendix A A-1
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Start 1 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 Hour Time 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 9999 Totals 10/01/2
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
01:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
02:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
03:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4
04:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 3
05:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 3 2 2 4 0 1 0 0 17
06:00 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 10 7 13 6 3 0 1 1 2 50
07:00 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 26 49 62 64 47 17 7 1 2 0 288 08:00 18 0 0 2 2 0 4 10 20 37 43 72 74 64 28 13 5 1 1 0 394 09:00 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 5 18 46 75 41 28 10 3 0 0 0 235 10:00 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 8 10 28 33 42 19 10 1 2 0 1 165 11:00 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 10 14 37 46 32 17 10 2 2 0 0 180 12 PM 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 13 40 33 31 14 12 2 2 2 0 161 13:00 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 3 20 31 42 42 19 8 5 0 1 1 181
14:00 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4 10 20 36 49 33 17 11 3 4 0 0 197 15:00 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 17 24 57 53 40 19 11 5 0 0 1 240 16:00 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 7 5 40 66 34 26 17 4 2 0 0 220 17:00 19 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 3 11 20 29 49 49 22 17 9 3 1 0 237 18:00 16 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 3 7 17 43 49 28 19 8 6 5 0 0 207 19:00 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 13 16 21 26 21 8 2 1 0 0 0 117
20:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 11 12 18 10 9 7 4 0 0 1 0 74
21:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 5 4 5 12 10 3 2 0 1 0 0 48
22:00 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 2 1 4 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 19
23:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7
Total 126 0 0 3 6 6 10 25 56 156 276 566 698 562 305 159 54 25 9 6 3048 Percent 4.1% 0.0% 0 0% 0.1% 0.2% 0.2% 0.3% 0.8% 1.8% 5.1% 9.1% 18.6% 22.9% 18.4% 10.0% 5.2% 1.8% 0.8% 0.3% 0.2% Statistic 15th Percen ile : 22 MPH
50th Percen ile : 27 MPH
85th Percen ile : 31 MPH
95th Percen ile : 33 MPH
Mean Speed(Average) : 26 MPH
10 MPH Pace Speed : 24-33 MPH
Number in Pace : 2331
Percent in Pace : 76.6%
Number of Vehicles > 25 MPH : 2191
Percent of Vehicles > 25 MPH : 72.0%
Grand
Total 126 0 0 3 6 6 10 25 56 156 276 566 698 562 305 159 54 25 9 6 3048 Appendix A A-2
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Start 1 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 Hour Time 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 9999 Totals 10/01/2
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
01:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
02:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
03:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
04:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
05:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 4 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 14
06:00 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 9 11 6 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 39
07:00 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 31 53 38 24 14 2 0 0 0 0 0 171
08:00 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 27 69 74 58 18 11 1 2 0 0 0 0 273 09:00 6 0 0 1 0 0 2 4 21 35 42 28 18 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 159
10:00 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 19 25 47 24 7 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 133
11:00 7 0 0 0 2 0 1 7 18 37 31 23 14 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 141
12 PM 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 16 29 32 22 18 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 135
13:00 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 13 31 27 25 17 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 128
14:00 8 1 0 0 1 1 2 5 16 37 40 24 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 146
15:00 17 1 0 0 0 0 2 10 18 44 42 22 13 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 175 16:00 8 0 1 0 0 1 2 5 25 32 44 35 13 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 172
17:00 11 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 10 29 41 27 13 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 143 18:00 6 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 18 33 38 28 10 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 147
19:00 6 0 0 0 1 1 3 20 21 22 16 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 97
20:00 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 7 17 17 9 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 58
21:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 7 6 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23
22:00 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
23:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Total 89 2 1 2 5 7 23 92 257 491 558 372 186 63 13 7 1 1 0 1 2171 Percent 4.1% 0.1% 0 0% 0.1% 0.2% 0.3% 1.1% 4.2% 11.8% 22.6% 25.7% 17.1% 8.6% 2.9% 0.6% 0.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Statistic 15th Percen ile : 19 MPH
50th Percen ile : 22 MPH
85th Percen ile : 26 MPH
95th Percen ile : 28 MPH
Mean Speed(Average) : 22 MPH
10 MPH Pace Speed : 19-28 MPH
Number in Pace : 1803
Percent in Pace : 83.1%
Number of Vehicles > 25 MPH : 539
Percent of Vehicles > 25 MPH : 24.8%
Grand
Total 89 2 1 2 5 7 23 92 257 491 558 372 186 63 13 7 1 1 0 1 2171 Appendix A A-3
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Start 1 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 Hour Time 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 9999 Totals 10/01/2
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
01:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
02:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
03:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
04:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
05:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
06:00 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10
07:00 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 6 8 6 5 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 38
08:00 8 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 13 26 31 35 21 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 147
09:00 10 0 1 0 0 0 5 2 12 13 18 16 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 82
10:00 6 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 3 17 23 17 7 12 3 1 0 0 0 0 92
11:00 6 0 0 0 0 0 5 9 8 15 30 19 17 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 115
12 PM 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 22 30 20 21 16 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 134
13:00 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 13 25 20 29 12 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 118
14:00 9 0 0 1 0 1 1 9 22 33 38 42 23 15 3 0 0 0 0 0 197 15:00 14 0 1 2 4 14 7 13 41 54 72 38 20 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 284 16:00 7 0 0 0 1 0 1 14 19 44 56 40 25 12 2 3 0 1 0 0 225 17:00 14 0 0 0 0 0 3 20 21 53 58 44 30 14 3 2 0 0 0 0 262 18:00 9 0 0 0 0 3 5 10 18 44 45 31 17 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 188 19:00 8 0 0 1 1 0 4 8 19 33 23 15 10 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 126
20:00 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 13 19 24 13 11 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 88
21:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 7 13 16 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 46
22:00 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 3 5 6 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 22
23:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10
Total 108 0 2 4 7 20 41 118 252 443 484 369 217 95 28 7 1 2 0 0 2198 Percent 4 9% 0.0% 0.1% 0.2% 0.3% 0.9% 1.9% 5.4% 11.5% 20 2% 22.0% 16 8% 9.9% 4.3% 1.3% 0.3% 0.0% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% Statistic 15th Percen ile : 18 MPH
50th Percen ile : 22 MPH
85th Percen ile : 26 MPH
95th Percen ile : 28 MPH
Mean Speed(Average) : 22 MPH
10 MPH Pace Speed : 19-28 MPH
Number in Pace : 1699
Percent in Pace : 77.3%
Number of Vehicles > 25 MPH : 612
Percent of Vehicles > 25 MPH : 27.8%
Grand
Total 108 0 2 4 7 20 41 118 252 443 484 369 217 95 28 7 1 2 0 0 2198 Appendix A A-4
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RICHMOND ST. btwn MOESER LN. & PORTOLA DR.
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Start 1 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 Hour Time 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 9999 Totals 10/01/2
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
01:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
02:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
03:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
04:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
05:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 4 3 2 5 1 0 1 0 0 22
06:00 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 9 12 8 10 4 3 1 2 0 0 57
07:00 7 0 1 0 1 2 3 14 10 22 32 60 62 58 27 11 2 1 1 0 314 08:00 61 16 48 21 5 5 5 5 8 22 24 49 43 38 15 2 3 1 0 0 371 09:00 13 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 7 11 22 61 52 49 20 8 2 1 0 1 249 10:00 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 11 30 44 41 33 14 7 4 0 1 1 201 11:00 8 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 3 17 38 53 47 36 17 3 2 0 1 0 230 12 PM 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 17 17 40 46 30 14 5 6 2 1 0 195 13:00 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 3 14 28 43 35 48 12 4 4 1 1 0 209 14:00 22 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 10 19 28 48 46 29 16 9 3 3 0 0 237 15:00 30 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 16 12 48 57 45 38 20 6 3 0 0 0 278 16:00 20 0 1 0 0 1 1 5 14 21 41 51 34 39 25 4 4 1 1 0 263 17:00 25 0 1 1 1 2 4 3 2 14 27 39 50 37 23 14 5 2 0 0 250 18:00 22 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 12 21 39 48 38 36 18 6 2 0 0 0 245 19:00 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 13 20 20 33 15 12 5 0 0 0 0 0 136 20:00 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 4 16 15 14 10 6 2 1 0 0 0 0 76
21:00 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 6 7 7 12 6 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 53
22:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 1 3 4 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 19
23:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 10
Total 254 16 52 23 7 16 17 60 120 259 431 671 590 513 241 86 43 15 6 2 3422 Percent 7.4% 0.5% 1 5% 0.7% 0.2% 0.5% 0.5% 1.8% 3.5% 7.6% 12.6% 19.6% 17.2% 15.0% 7.0% 2.5% 1.3% 0.4% 0.2% 0.1% Statistic 15th Percen ile : 16 MPH
50th Percen ile : 25 MPH
85th Percen ile : 29 MPH
95th Percen ile : 32 MPH
Mean Speed(Average) : 24 MPH
10 MPH Pace Speed : 22-31 MPH
Number in Pace : 2367
Percent in Pace : 69.2%
Number of Vehicles > 25 MPH : 1921
Percent of Vehicles > 25 MPH : 56.2%
Grand
Total 254 16 52 23 7 16 17 60 120 259 431 671 590 513 241 86 43 15 6 2 3422 Appendix A A-5
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Start 1 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 Hour Time 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 9999 Totals 10/01/2
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 9
01:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
02:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
03:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
04:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
05:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
06:00 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 4 2 6 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20
07:00 7 0 0 0 0 1 4 5 6 15 11 10 4 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 70
08:00 32 0 0 0 3 7 8 22 26 34 35 33 10 9 1 0 1 0 0 0 221 09:00 10 0 0 1 0 1 1 6 2 19 23 43 18 17 2 1 0 0 0 0 144 10:00 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 13 10 34 34 17 14 4 0 0 0 0 0 139 11:00 12 0 0 0 0 2 1 8 3 12 22 38 19 7 7 2 0 0 0 0 133
12 PM 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 11 23 34 43 31 27 9 2 2 0 0 0 198 13:00 12 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 9 17 33 57 29 28 7 3 2 0 0 0 203 14:00 23 0 0 0 0 2 2 12 21 38 55 50 48 34 7 1 1 0 1 0 295 15:00 59 0 0 1 0 0 13 23 36 61 73 62 35 20 8 3 1 0 0 0 395 16:00 29 0 0 0 0 3 9 13 33 66 84 72 49 35 6 3 0 0 0 0 402 17:00 15 0 0 1 0 3 7 13 41 105 117 88 54 22 11 4 0 0 0 0 481 18:00 12 0 0 0 3 2 11 14 33 49 65 43 28 13 2 0 1 0 0 0 276 19:00 8 0 0 0 0 2 4 17 34 40 20 23 17 6 3 0 0 0 1 0 175 20:00 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 14 21 32 18 14 14 5 2 0 2 0 0 0 129 21:00 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 8 5 15 14 9 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 59
22:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 5 8 5 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 30
23:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 9
Total 246 0 0 3 6 24 71 163 304 535 663 635 389 255 71 20 11 0 2 0 3398 Percent 7 2% 0.0% 0 0% 0.1% 0.2% 0.7% 2.1% 4.8% 8.9% 15.7% 19.5% 18.7% 11.4% 7.5% 2.1% 0.6% 0.3% 0.0% 0.1% 0.0% Statistic 15th Percen ile : 17 MPH
50th Percen ile : 23 MPH
85th Percen ile : 27 MPH
95th Percen ile : 29 MPH
Mean Speed(Average) : 22 MPH
10 MPH Pace Speed : 20-29 MPH
Number in Pace : 2426
Percent in Pace : 71.4%
Number of Vehicles > 25 MPH : 1181
Percent of Vehicles > 25 MPH : 34.8%
Grand
Total 246 0 0 3 6 24 71 163 304 535 663 635 389 255 71 20 11 0 2 0 3398 Appendix A A-6
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Appendix B B-2
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On-Street Parking Occupancy Collection Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Block Face & Parking Facility Inventory 5/29/2025 8:00 5/29/2025 12:00 5/29/2025 19:00 BLAKE ST (ELM ST - LIBERTY ST) 6 73% 56% 23%
BLAKE ST (ELM ST - NORVELL ST) 8 19% 0% 0%
BLAKE ST (ELM ST - RICHMOND ST) 5 26% 0% 26%
BLAKE ST (LIBERTY ST - ELM ST) 7 35% 35% 0%
BLAKE ST (NORVELL ST - ELM ST) 10 16% 16% 0%
BLAKE ST (RICHMOND ST - ELM ST) 2 100% 0% 0%
DONAL AVE (ELM ST - RICHMOND ST) 6 0% 0% 39%
DONAL AVE (EVERETT ST - RICHMOND ST) 7 35% 0% 0%
DONAL AVE (RICHMOND ST - ELM ST) 7 20% 0% 0%
DONAL AVE (RICHMOND ST - EVERETT ST) 7 49% 49% 35%
ELM CT (ELM CT END - ELM ST) 8 0% 0% 44%
ELM CT (ELM ST - ELM CT END) 9 39% 28% 0%
ELM ST (BLAKE ST - MANOR CIRCLE) 18 12% 23% 34%
ELM ST (BLAKE ST - POTRERO AVE) 13 68% 60% 52%
ELM ST (DONAL AVE - GLADYS AVE) 21 44% 44% 44%
ELM ST (DONAL AVE - MANILA AVE) 18 28% 34% 34%
ELM ST (GLADYS AVE - DONAL AVE) 22 51% 33% 47%
ELM ST (GLADYS AVE - POTRERO AVE) 17 59% 35% 35%
ELM ST (HILL ST - MANOR CIRCLE) 5 86% 100% 66%
ELM ST (MANILA AVE - DONAL AVE) 16 37% 37% 37%
ELM ST (MANILA AVE - SCHMIDT LANE) 23 45% 32% 41%
ELM ST (MANOR CIRCLE - BLAKE ST) 18 50% 23% 17%
ELM ST (MANOR CIRCLE - HILL ST) 5 46% 0% 0%
ELM ST (POTRERO AVE - BLAKE ST) 11 33% 33% 42%
ELM ST (POTRERO AVE - GLADYS AVE) 19 27% 27% 43%
ELM ST (SCHMIDT LANE - MANILA AVE) 21 54% 44% 44%
EVERETT ST (DONAL AVE - GLADYS AVE) 19 48% 32% 59%
EVERETT ST (DONAL AVE - MANILA AVE) 19 53% 59% 95%
EVERETT ST (GLADYS AVE - DONAL AVE) 16 44% 50% 75%
EVERETT ST (GLADYS AVE - POTRERO AVE) 24 35% 19% 31%
EVERETT ST (MANILA AVE - DONAL AVE) 18 50% 45% 67%
Note: Occupancy data collected using license plate reader (LPR) technology. A 6% calibration factor is added to account for missed plates due to open trunks, covered vehicles, or other anomalies.

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Appendix B B-3
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On-Street Parking Occupancy Collection Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025 EVERETT ST (MANILA AVE - SCHMIDT LANE) 19 69% 43% 64%
EVERETT ST (MOESER LANE - PORTOLA DR) 17 47% 18% 41%
EVERETT ST (NORVELL ST - POTRERO AVE) 11 24% 0% 15%
EVERETT ST (PORTOLA DR - MOESER LANE) 15 59% 46% 39%
EVERETT ST (POTRERO AVE - GLADYS AVE) 21 58% 35% 44%
EVERETT ST (POTRERO AVE - NORVELL ST) 10 36% 16% 26%
EVERETT ST (SCHMIDT LANE - MANILA AVE) 19 53% 38% 48%
GLADYS AVE (EVERETT ST - RICHMOND ST) 8 31% 0% 0%
GLADYS AVE (RICHMOND ST - EVERETT ST) 9 28% 28% 50%
GLENWOOD WAY (GLENWOOD WAY END - RICHMOND ST) 6 23% 0% 0% GLENWOOD WAY (RICHMOND ST - GLENWOOD WAY END) 5 0% 0% 0% HILL ST (LIBERTY ST - ELM ST) NORTHWEST 6 100% 89% 39%
HILL ST (LIBERTY ST - ELM ST) SOUTHEAST 6 0% 0% 0%
LIBERTY ST (BLAKE ST - HILL ST) NORTHEAST 27 32% 25% 28% LIBERTY ST (BLAKE ST - HILL ST) SOUTHWEST 8 81% 56% 31% LIBERTY ST (MOESER LANE - PORTOLA DR) 17 35% 24% 30%
LIBERTY ST (PORTOLA DR - MOESER LANE) 15 0% 26% 0%
LIBERTY ST (PORTOLA DR - SCHMIDT LANE) 15 66% 46% 39%
LIBERTY ST (SCHMIDT LANE - PORTOLA DR) 15 53% 26% 46%
MANILA AVE (ELM ST - RICHMOND ST) 8 31% 31% 31%
MANILA AVE (EVERETT ST - RICHMOND ST) 8 19% 0% 19%
MANILA AVE (RICHMOND ST - ELM ST) 8 19% 19% 19%
MANILA AVE (RICHMOND ST - EVERETT ST) 8 19% 31%
MANOR CIRCLE (1730 MANOR CIRCLE - 1750 MANOR CIRCLE) NORTHWEST 4 0% 0% 31% MANOR CIRCLE (1730 MANOR CIRCLE - 1750 MANOR CIRCLE) SOUTHEAST 4 0% 0% 0% MANOR CIRCLE (1750 MANOR CIRCLE - 1780 MANOR CIRCLE) NORTHEAST 11 0% 15% 15% MANOR CIRCLE (1750 MANOR CIRCLE - 1780 MANOR CIRCLE) SOUTHWEST 13 0% 0% 21% MANOR CIRCLE (1780 MANOR CIRCLE - 1790 MANOR CIRCLE) NORTHWEST 5 0% 0% 0% MANOR CIRCLE (1780 MANOR CIRCLE - 1790 MANOR CIRCLE) SOUTHEAST 3 39% 39% MANOR CIRCLE (1790 MANOR CIRCLE - 1730 MANOR CIRCLE) NORTHEAST 13 0% 0% 14% MANOR CIRCLE (1790 MANOR CIRCLE - 1730 MANOR CIRCLE) SOUTHWEST 9 0% 0% 0% MANOR CIRCLE (1790 MANOR CIRCLE - ELM ST) 2 0% 0% 56%
MOESER LANE (ELM ST - LIBERTY ST) 6 23% 23% 56%
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On-Street Parking Occupancy Collection Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025 MOESER LANE (ELM ST - RICHMOND ST) 8 0% 0% 0%
MOESER LANE (EVERETT ST - RICHMOND ST) 6 56% 56% 23%
MOESER LANE (LIBERTY ST - ELM ST) 8 0% 0% 0%
MOESER LANE (RICHMOND ST - ELM ST) 7 0% 0% 20%
MOESER LANE (RICHMOND ST - EVERETT ST) 9 0% 17% 0%
NORVELL ST (BLAKE ST - EVERETT ST) 2 56% 0% 0%
NORVELL ST (EVERETT ST - BLAKE ST) 3 39% 0% 0%
PORTOLA DR (EVERETT ST - RICHMOND ST) 12 0% 0% 0%
PORTOLA DR (LIBERTY ST - RICHMOND ST) 10 16% 26% 46%
PORTOLA DR (RICHMOND ST - EVERETT ST) 8 19% 0% 44%
PORTOLA DR (RICHMOND ST - LIBERTY ST) 12 48% 39% 39%
POTRERO AVE (ELM ST - RICHMOND ST) 8 31% 19% 0%
POTRERO AVE (RICHMOND ST - ELM ST) 9 0% 17% 17%
RICHMOND ST (BLAKE ST - POTRERO AVE) 14 49% 49% 70%
RICHMOND ST (DONAL AVE - GLADYS AVE) 14 29% 21% 44%
RICHMOND ST (DONAL AVE - MANILA AVE) 19 43% 32% 43%
RICHMOND ST (GLADYS AVE - DONAL AVE) 18 62% 34% 39%
RICHMOND ST (GLADYS AVE - POTRERO AVE) 20 0% 16% 11%
RICHMOND ST (GLENWOOD WAY - PORTOLA DR) 5 26% 26% 26%
RICHMOND ST (GLENWOOD WAY - SCHMIDT LANE) 11 0% 0% 0%
RICHMOND ST (MANILA AVE - DONAL AVE) 21 16% 20% 35%
RICHMOND ST (MANILA AVE - SCHMIDT LANE) 21 35% 16% 25%
RICHMOND ST (MOESER LANE - PORTOLA DR) 16 0% 0% 31%
RICHMOND ST (PORTOLA DR - GLENWOOD WAY) 11 0% 0% 15%
RICHMOND ST (PORTOLA DR - MOESER LANE) 15 39% 13% 26%
RICHMOND ST (POTRERO AVE - BLAKE ST) 10 16% 46% 46%
RICHMOND ST (POTRERO AVE - GLADYS AVE) 17 53% 47% 47%
RICHMOND ST (SCHMIDT LANE - GLENWOOD WAY) 8 0% 0% 0%
RICHMOND ST (SCHMIDT LANE - MANILA AVE) 15 19% 46% 46%
SCHMIDT LANE (ELM ST - RICHMOND ST) 5 46% 26% 26%
SCHMIDT LANE (EVERETT ST - RICHMOND ST) 9 0% 0% 0%
SCHMIDT LANE (RICHMOND ST - ELM ST) 7 49% 35% 20%
SCHMIDT LANE (RICHMOND ST - EVERETT ST) 7 0% 20% 0%
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According to CSCCE, turnover is incredibly high among early educators due to low wages and lackluster benefits.

Centers lack the resources to increase teacher pay, which results in a continued struggle to staff classrooms. These programs, which serve younger children, have smaller group sizes by law and are forced to raise prices to offset reductions in enrollment.

Brighten Academy, a preschool with multiple locations in Fresno and Clovis, charges $370 for a week (five days) of full-day care from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. That adds up to $1,480 per month.

Additionally, there is a $75 initial registration fee and $48 materials fee.

Comparably, Clovis Unified charges $35 per half-day, which is three hours of preschool. This comes to $6,195 for a full school year. Additionally, the district offers a free program to those who meet financial requirements.

Preschools receive little to no state funding, relying on student tuition to cover expenses. (Center for the Study of Child Care Employment – 2018)
“Family child care is not recognized as essential and is not treated with respect. It also barely pays the bills I have now, let alone when my child is going to high school or college. I need more stability and — heaven forbid — some benefits like health care and unemployment,” a family childcare provider from Contra Costa County told the CSCCE.

Educators are hoping California aligns opportunities with teacher aspirations, so there is a pathway for teaching infants to three and teaching TK. Preschool teachers can only be aides in TK classrooms if they enroll in a credential program. These experienced teachers are worried about losing their students and continuing to struggle financially. 10/23/25, 9:17 AM Preschools Lose Students as Transitional Kindergarten Expands in California - GV Wire https://gvwire.com/2025/01/22/preschools-lose-students-as-transitional-kindergarten-expands-in-california/ 3/6 Agenda Packet Page 163 of 274
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Bri Davis leads a game for a classroom of preschool children at Kids Konnect Infant Care and Preschool in San Leandro on Oct. 22, 2021. (Beth LaBerge/KQED) 10/23/25, 9:17 AM Why California's Universal Transitional Kindergarten Plan Poses a Threat to Some Early Childhood Ed Providers | KQED https://www.kqed.org/news/11893791/why-californias-universal-transitional-kindergarten-plan-poses-a-threat-to-some-early-childhood-ed-providers 2/18 Agenda Packet Page 165 of 274
Universal preschool is coming to California in 2025, a major victory, years in the making for early childhood education advocates.
“It’s the biggest thing we’ve ever done in California for our youngest learners,” said Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, a Sacramento Democrat who led the push for universal preschool in California during the last decade.

McCarty is the architect of the $2.7 billion initiative, which was authorized as part of an education funding bill signed into law in July. The program, called universal transitional kindergarten, will be gradually phased in over the next five years on public school campuses, expanding existing TK classrooms until it covers all 4-year-olds in the state. By the 2025-26 school year, at full implementation, the program is expected to benefit 300,000 children, according to McCarty’s office. “This is a game changer,” McCarty said.

But Makinya Ward is not celebrating.

As a new mother, the San Leandro resident struggled to find quality preschool for her children. She wanted them to grow and develop through play, and also be nurtured by caring teachers. When she couldn’t find a suitable child care center, Ward started her own in 2009.
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Bri Davis helps a student with a science experiment at Kids Konnect Infant Care and Preschool in San Leandro on Oct. 22, 2021. (Beth LaBerge/KQED) Twelve years later, Ward runs five centers, serving 165 children from infants to 5-year-olds in Alameda and San Mateo counties. But the state’s newly minted plan could undo all that. 10/23/25, 9:17 AM Why California's Universal Transitional Kindergarten Plan Poses a Threat to Some Early Childhood Ed Providers | KQED https://www.kqed.org/news/11893791/why-californias-universal-transitional-kindergarten-plan-poses-a-threat-to-some-early-childhood-ed-providers 4/18 Agenda Packet Page 167 of 274
While advocates celebrate the addition of this new grade level to the public school system, many of those who currently provide much of California’s early childhood education options, often women of color like Ward, are worried they will be nudged out of the equation.

Fear of losing students
Early childhood education in California has long been a hard-to-navigate patchwork of government-run preschools, private and nonprofit centers, and family child care sites that are run out of providers’ homes. The state pays for the children from the lowest-income homes, and quality varies widely. The state’s new universal TK program is designed to streamline options, improve quality and reach more children.

Yet, in an ironic twist, Ward and other preschool directors fear the universal program could result in less care for infants and toddlers, as private centers might not be able to survive financially if they lose their 4-year-olds to the free school-based program.

Ward worries she will lose up to a third of her little students — many if not all of her 4-year-olds — causing a significant loss of income that could leave her unable to continue paying the rest of her teachers.

The business model for preschools is unique, affected by laws that mandate a higher ratio of teachers needed for the youngest children.

In California, child care centers are required by law to have one adult present for every four kids under age 2, while the ratio for 4-year-olds is one adult for every 12 kids.
“You take a loss on infants and toddlers and you make a marginal gain on 4- and 5-year-olds,” said Dave Esbin, executive director of California Quality Early Learning, or CQEL, a nonprofit that supports community-based child care providers.

Losing tuition from older children will cut into the small padding preschools have to help cover the more expensive care of children under 2.
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A teacher takes care of an infant at Kids Konnect Infant Care and Preschool in San Leandro on Oct. 22, 2021. (Beth LaBerge/KQED) “It will be difficult for us if we are no longer able to serve 4-year-olds, because we depend on those tuitions in order to pay for the expense of the younger children,” Ward said.
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In 2019, there were about 290,000 4-year-olds in early childhood education programs, according to American Community Survey data analyzed by the Population Reference Bureau for this story. As many as 200,000 of those 4-year-olds could potentially leave private day care centers for free public school TK come 2025. “TK extracts the one age group that [private] providers depend upon for stability, so many providers will close forever in the coming years,” Esbin said. “Those that don’t close will need to raise infant and toddler tuition to survive, which will be completely unaffordable for even more families.”
In other words, parents might win by having free preschool for their 4-year-olds, but that could potentially come at the cost of losing care for their younger children.

Seeking a middle ground
It didn’t have to be this way, Ward said.
“I feel like those of us who provide the care were not invited to the table to talk about some ways that we could work collaboratively so that we would minimize the impact and effects on families,” she said.

The civil rights group Advancement Project California was at the table during negotiations with lawmakers, pushing for an equitable universal TK plan that would prioritize the state’s many children of color who typically have not had equal access to early childhood education. Khydeeja Alam, the group’s senior policy and advocacy director, acknowledges that many preschools and family child care centers run by women of color will suffer if they are not meaningfully included in the state’s plan.
“Those were some of the toughest conversations we had with the Legislature,” Alam said.

As it stands, the state’s new transitional kindergarten offerings will be available at existing public schools. Ward supports a model where centers like hers could also provide the preschool programming that the state pays for, similar to what exists in New York City, in what’s known as a “mixed delivery system.” 10/23/25, 9:17 AM Why California's Universal Transitional Kindergarten Plan Poses a Threat to Some Early Childhood Ed Providers | KQED https://www.kqed.org/news/11893791/why-californias-universal-transitional-kindergarten-plan-poses-a-threat-to-some-early-childhood-ed-providers 7/18 Agenda Packet Page 170 of 274
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McCarty also doesn’t believe family child care centers and other private facilities will be forced to close when universal TK is fully implemented in 2025. “There are plenty of 3-year-olds that are going to need service,” he said. “So we’re telling these programs, ‘Hey, you can serve 3-year-olds.’”
Importance of play
Ward also worries that public schools can’t fully meet the developmental needs of 4-year-olds, something her programs do through experiential learning and play-based curriculum. Her teachers use cooking activities, water play and tricycles to foster early literacy and numerical concepts. For instance, when making pancakes, preschoolers measure ingredients and learn about simple fractions, and with water play, they use different size containers to begin to understand volume.

In contrast, she says, TK looks a lot more like school where “play” is highly structured: For example, using play dough to form numbers or letters, versus free play, which many experts say helps foster learning.

Some parents like more structure and academics for their preschooler, and some might want a truly play-based model, says Los Angeles preschool director Jennifer Carter. And it’s this ability to choose that parents will lose if free preschool is only available in a TK classroom on an elementary school campus. 10/23/25, 9:17 AM Why California's Universal Transitional Kindergarten Plan Poses a Threat to Some Early Childhood Ed Providers | KQED https://www.kqed.org/news/11893791/why-californias-universal-transitional-kindergarten-plan-poses-a-threat-to-some-early-childhood-ed-providers 10/18 Agenda Packet Page 173 of 274
Teacher Roz Tavares helps students paint a pumpkin at Kids Konnect Infant Care and Preschool in San Leandro on Oct. 22, 2021. (Beth LaBerge/KQED) “Four-year-olds should not be sitting at a desk doing worksheets,” she said. 10/23/25, 9:17 AM Why California's Universal Transitional Kindergarten Plan Poses a Threat to Some Early Childhood Ed Providers | KQED https://www.kqed.org/news/11893791/why-californias-universal-transitional-kindergarten-plan-poses-a-threat-to-some-early-childhood-ed-providers 11/18 Agenda Packet Page 174 of 274
There are also concerns about the well-being of Black children who will be attending preschool as part of the public school system, said Keisha Nzewi, director of public policy at the California Child Care Resource and Referral Network. “My concern is starting the school-to-prison pipeline even earlier because behaviors that are age-appropriate are not going to be tolerated,” she said. Black preschoolers are already disciplined and expelled at far higher rates than their white peers, yet if that now happens earlier, it will follow them for longer throughout their educational careers, Nzewi said. ‘I just don’t see school districts taking on the whole responsibility of UTK on their own. We don’t have enough facilities. We don’t have enough teachers.’
—Khydeeja Alam, senior policy and advocacy director of Advancement Project California There are also logistical challenges. The transition to universal TK, which will be a much shorter day than what is now provided by most private programs, could create challenges for working parents, many of whom will be left scrambling to find new before- and after-care options for their children. Practitioners like Carter doubt they’ll be able to hire and pay enough teachers to work only in the early mornings and late afternoons, and argue that transporting kids back and forth will be a mess.
“There is an expectation that private centers will transport kids to and from school. The logistics alone are ridiculous,” she said.

Oversight concerns
Michael Olenick, president and CEO of the Child Care Resource Center in Los Angeles, worries that elementary school campuses do not have the infrastructure to cater to the specific needs of preschool-age children, citing bathrooms as an example. Preschools often have very specific toilets, with half doors and special seats, and they are usually inside the preschool classroom, instead of down the hall or elsewhere.
“Four-year-olds, when they need to go, they need to go,” Olenick said. “Does that mean that you’re going to walk 10 or 20 kids all together to the bathroom?”
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A teacher works with students on an art project at Kids Konnect Infant Care and Preschool in San Leandro on Oct. 22, 2021. (Beth LaBerge/KQED) Olenick said he’s encouraged that the state’s new program will mandate a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio in all public TK classes by 2025. The program will also require the curriculum to be developmentally appropriate and require TK teachers to have at 10/23/25, 9:17 AM Why California's Universal Transitional Kindergarten Plan Poses a Threat to Some Early Childhood Ed Providers | KQED https://www.kqed.org/news/11893791/why-californias-universal-transitional-kindergarten-plan-poses-a-threat-to-some-early-childhood-ed-providers 13/18 Agenda Packet Page 176 of 274
least 24 units of child development study, all of which he says are important “guard rails” for quality.

But Olenick worries about school districts complying with these mandates. “Whether anybody will check on that, I don’t know,” he said.

And in rural areas, focusing just on 4-year-olds will be hard, Olenick adds. Many school districts are so small they already combine TK students with kindergarteners.

McCarty is well aware of these concerns. After years of fighting for universal preschool for California, he wants it to work, he said.
“Some classrooms may not have a bathroom, they may not have little sinks for little kids, so we put several hundred million dollars in this year’s budget [and] we’ll probably do that again next year and the following year to help districts build more [TK] classrooms,” he said.

But pouring more money into public schools won’t solve all those problems, argues Jennifer Carter, the LA preschool director.

She worries that as private centers downsize because of the new state program, the early childhood education workforce will be decimated.
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Bri Davis leads a classroom of children to the gym at Kids Konnect Infant Care and Preschool in San Leandro on Oct. 22, 2021. (Beth LaBerge/KQED) “A lot of Black and Brown women are going to be out of work,” Carter said. “I am really worried that the state of early childhood education is going to be catastrophically miserable in about five years.” 10/23/25, 9:17 AM Why California's Universal Transitional Kindergarten Plan Poses a Threat to Some Early Childhood Ed Providers | KQED https://www.kqed.org/news/11893791/why-californias-universal-transitional-kindergarten-plan-poses-a-threat-to-some-early-childhood-ed-providers 15/18 Agenda Packet Page 178 of 274
Khydeeja Alam of Advancement Project California hears the frustrations of providers like Carter and Ward, both Black women who have overcome many obstacles to keep their preschool doors open. She believes there is still time to include the private sector in more meaningful ways.
“I think it’s an opportunity for growth, it’s an opportunity for creativity, and it’s an opportunity for partnerships,” she said.

Deepa Fernandes is an early childhood reporting fellow at Pacific Oaks College, which is funded in part by First 5 LA.

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SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA MATERIALS

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 4, 2025
(revised November 5, 2025)
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 PM)
Public Comments (Not on the Agenda and Consent Calendar)

Agenda Item No. 6.A. – El Cerrito Climate Action and Adaption Plan Update Public Comments
Agenda Item No. 8.A. – Appeal of Conditional Use Permit Approval for a New Day Care Center Land Use at 556 Richmond Street

1. Staff Presentation

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4. Public Comments Received at Meeting

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From: Cordell Hindler
To: City Clerk
Subject: Public Comments
Date: Monday, November 3, 2025 1:12:26 PM
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Hello Mayor Wysinger. Council Members and Staff,
I am submitting the Following Comments into the Record:

1. for a Future Agenda, the Council Should Consider Revisiting the Idea about Having the Public to Participate Remotely

2. Also I Am In full Support of the Items on the Consent Calendar Sincerely
Cordell
General Public Comments
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Dear City Council, my name is Janos Szlatenyi, and I came here today to talk about the fees in this city.

Let me quote some line items: Item 75 - Vegetation removal by the city. It cost $75, now it will cost $775. Subsidy: zero. Item 72 - Concrete removal for a tree. It cost $219, now it will cost $655. Subsidy: zero. You wanted the city to plant a tree? It cost $354—which was already the highest cost among neighboring cities—now it will cost $1,306. Subsidy: zero. (Meanwhile, you can still get a copy of a city map for three dollars and thirty-seven cents...) In a cursory review of vegetation and street tree-related costs, the fees are increasing 4 to 7 times on average. This is illegal.

This is illegal.

The fact that based on a low quality, so-called "expert study" that we paid a lot of money for, the city thinks it can jack up prices ten-fold does not pass a basic test of proportionality.

The fact that this happens BEFORE the city adopts the new California framework governing municipal fees—which would prevent the city from doing something like this without public communication, hearings, and other constitutional protections—makes it sinister.

The fact that it happens a month before the largest curb renovation project—which, guess what, includes removing trees—adds a sulfuric smell to the air.

The fact that the master fee schedule was first published showing fee changes, but suddenly the "updated" fee schedule omits last year's fees does not signal a "reasonable relationship with the public."
This move is counterproductive and only increases public disengagement.

The Urban Forest Committee's yearly budget is $1,000? If they're very frugal, they'll be able to plant three trees every four years!
We can argue about many things, but you cannot think that charging $1,300 for a tree is a good thing in the City of Trees, while sitting under the city's emblem—which is literally a hill and a tree. Please reconsider the 2025/2026 fee schedule, as it is not in the interest of the city.

Thank you for your attention on this matter.

Janos Szlatenyi
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From: Nerisa de Jesus
To: City Clerk
Subject: [UNKNOWN SENDER] Public Comments – Agenda Item #6A Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 12:41:43 PM
Hello El Cerrito city council members and city staff,
Thank you for providing updated information on our CAAP! It can't be easy putting together this information, but I think we are all aware of the urgency of action.

While doing a detailed report isn't always possible, I'd like to suggest that you find ways of sharing more information with the community through your regular newsletters. For example, the City Manager Newsletter has a section on building permits and calls out solar-related ones. Why not also share the number of permits that relate to Heat Pump Water Heaters and HVAC systems? The more the community sees their neighbors taking actions in this way, the more likely they are to consider it themselves.

The Green Report is another place where sharing information about what is going on in the community tied to improving air quality and reducing fossil fuel usage will be of high interest to those who receive it.

Thank you again for providing this update and let's keep moving forward on addressing climate change!
Nerisa de Jesus
El Cerrito resident
Agenda Item No. 6.A.

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556 Richmond
Street Appeal

CITY OF EL CERRITO

CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 4, 2025
Agenda Item No. 8.A.

Staff Presentation
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Overview
• On September 17, 2025, the El Cerrito Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a new Day Care Center at 556 Richmond Street. • On September 25,2025, an appeal of the Planning Commission's action was submitted to the City.
• Pursuant to El Cerrito Municipal Code Section 19.39.040(D), the City Council is the hearing body for appeals of Planning Commission decisions.

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Site
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Photo
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Project Description
• Day Care Center - 2 to 6 years old
• Originally requesting up to 25 children
• 4 on site staff
• Hours will be Monday through Friday 8 am to
5:30 pm
• No modifications to the exterior of the building
• Outdoor play area
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Land Use
• Day Care Centers are defined as “establishments providing non-medical care for one or more persons on a less than 24-hour basis. This classification includes nursery schools, preschools, and day-care centers for children or adults and any other day-care facility licensed or certified by the State of California, excluding small or large family day-care.” • Family Day Care Homes are defined as “A day-care facility licensed by the State of California that is located in a single-family residence or other dwelling unit where an occupant of the residence provides care and supervision for children.”
• Cities are required to treat all Family Day Care Homes as residential uses, meaning that cities are not permitted to place land use regulations on Family Day Care Homes or to require a business license or a Use Permit for such facilities. Family Day Care Homes may be licensed by the State to serve up to 14 children.

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• Landscaping and Buffer Yards. Landscaping and buffer yards adjacent to residential districts shall be provided for day care centers, pursuant to the standards prescribed by Chapter 19.25, Landscaping and Buffer Yards. In addition to the requirements of Chapter 19.25, a periphery wall, constructed of wood or masonry, shall be provided for purposes of securing outdoor play areas and screening the site and shall achieve 75 percent opacity. Chain metal fencing or barbed wire is prohibited • Hours of Operation. 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday • Noise. Outdoor play shall not occur before 8:00 a.m. when the site is located within or adjacent to a residential district. Day care centers shall comply with the requirements of the City's noise ordinance limits • Passenger Loading and Drop-off. One curbside passenger loading zone designated by the City shall be located near the entrance of the day care center or in an off-street location acceptable to staff Day Care Centers
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Site Plan
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Floor Plans
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Planning Commission Approval
• The project applicants, Ahamed Mansoor & Fathima Badurudeen, submitted an application for a conditional use permit for a Day Care Center land use that would accommodate up to 25 students • On September 17, 2025, the Planning Commission considered the project in a public hearing.
• After receiving presentations from City staff and the applicant, the Commission opened the public hearing. Eight speakers addressed the Commission.
• In response to certain public comments, the Planning Commission required two additional conditions of approval. The first condition being that the front yard not be used as an outdoor play area, and the second condition being that the Day Care Center be limited to no more than 18 children.
• With these modifications, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC2025-07, approving the Conditional Use Permit for the project Agenda Packet Page 232 of 274
Use Permit Findings
A. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed development and/or use will be harmonious and compatible with and will not adversely affect the livability or appropriate development of abutting properties and the surrounding neighborhood.

B. The location and design of the proposal will provide a convenient and functional living, working, shopping, or civic environment that will be an attractive amenity for the City.

C. The proposal is consistent with the purpose of the district where it is located and conforms in all significant respects with the El Cerrito General Plan and with any other applicable plan adopted by the City.

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Appeal
• Pursuant to Section 19.39.040(D) of the El Cerrito Municipal Code, decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council within 10 calendar days of the decision
• Section 19.39.050 establishes a de novo review process for appeals, meaning the standard of review for the appeal is the same as the standard of review for the original decision and the hearing body for the appeal is free to make different findings and adopt different conditions of approval from the original decision
• On September 25, 2025, Asher and Cagla Schaffer submitted an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of the Conditional Use Permit for this project
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Appeal
• In their letter of appeal, the appellants made a series of points related to the appeal:

Appellant’s point:
• Economics: The appellants contend that the approval of a Day Care Center will directly harm nine existing daycare providers that are currently operating in the vicinity of the project which have existing vacancies rather than benefiting the community and that the City should not oversaturate markets to the detriment of established providers Staff Response:
• Required findings do not address economics.
• The role of zoning is limited.
• Some business may offer unique products and services.

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Appeal
Appellant’s point:
• Traffic and Safety Concerns: The property is located on two heavily-trafficked corridors and the approval of the project will create dangerous conditions due to the existing family daycare and proximity to El Cerrito High School
Staff Response:
• The traffic study did not identify significant impacts. • The City cannot require projects to mitigate existing conditions. • Any mitigations/conditions must be proportional to the project’s impact. • Safety improvements are planned at the intersection of Richmond Street and Lincoln Avenue Agenda Packet Page 236 of 274
Appeal
Appellant’s point:
• Cumulative Noise impacts: The project will double the existing outdoor play noise in a residential neighborhood therefore diminishing the quality of life for the surrounding neighborhood
Staff Response:
• Outdoor play not prohibited before 8:00 a.m.
• 5 ft landscape buffer required.
• Outdoor play will be staggered.

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Appellant’s point:
• Property Value Concerns: The location of two Daycares next to each other will create an institutional character inappropriate for a residential neighborhood and will negatively impact property values for surrounding homeowners
Staff Response:
• The two childcare facilities are different land uses. • Day Care Center Land Uses are permitted in the RS-5 zoning district subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
• The required findings do not explicitly address property values.

Appeal
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Appeal
Appellant’s point:
• No Demonstrated Need: Nine daycare facilities are within walking distance of 556 Richmond Street and have documented vacancies. As such, there is no unmet demand for childcare in the neighborhood
Staff Response:
• Required findings do not address market demands.
• The project applicant as observed unmet demand.

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Appeal
Appellant’s point:
• Loss of Housing: Converting a single-family home during a declared housing crisis contradicts the City’s stated priorities
Staff Response:
• The General Plan promotes a mixture of conveniently located land uses. • The approval of this Use permit advances multiple City goals. • El Cerrito Plaza BART Station TOD (743 new units) is located one block from the project site.

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Appeal
Appellant’s point:
• Residential Character Preservation: The General Plan emphasizes preserving residential character and housing stock. Converting homes to commercial use when no demonstrated need exists violates these principles
Staff Response:
• Project includes minimal exterior modifications to the building. • The General Plan promotes sustainable development and a mixture of conveniently located land uses
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Appeal
Appellant’s point:
• Incomplete Environmental Review: The failure to assess cumulative impacts (traffic, noise, parking, creek running under the outdoor playground area) from two adjacent facilities operating simultaneously represents a procedural failure requiring correction. No CEQA assessment was performed
Staff Response:
• The project is categorically exempt from CEQA.
• The private storm drain is not delineated as a creek. • Pursuant to State law, traffic analysis analyzes additional Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). • The project is required to comply with outdoor noise standards for residential areas Agenda Packet Page 242 of 274
Appeal
Appellant’s point:
• There is a sink hole located in the rear yard of the property which could cause structural issues to the building and could be dangerous to children Staff Response:
• Staff from the City’s Public Works Department have inspected private storm drain. • The storm drain and sinkhole can be repaired. The property owner has been notified. • A Condition of approval requires that the storm drain and sinkhole are repaired.

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Overview
• Section 19.39.050 establishes a de novo review process for appeals, meaning the standard of review for the appeal is the same as the standard of review for the original decision and the hearing body for the appeal is free to make different findings and adopt different conditions of approval from the original decision.
• City Staffs determination that the findings for approval for this project can be made. • City Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution denying the appeal of Planning Commission approval of application PL24-0044, granting a Conditional Use Permit for a new Day Care Center at 556 Richmond Street.

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Questions/Comments
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Building a Strong Foundation:

The Value of Montessori Education in Our City
Good evening Council
members. Thank you for giving
me the opportunity to speak
today. My name is Fahi
Badurudeen, and I’m here to
share why opening a
Montessori school in our
neighborhood will be a positive
step for our community.

Montessori education focuses
on nurturing independent,
confident, and compassionate
children — the foundation of a
strong and thriving city.

Agenda Item No. 8.A.

Applicant Presentation
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The Need in Our Community
Our city currently has more
than ten home based daycares,
but not many Montessori
Preschools. Many parents are
choosing to drive out of the
city to enroll their children in
Montessori programs.

Approving this school will help
parents stay local, reduce
travel time, and keep
educational investment right
here in our community.

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What Is Montessori Education?
Montessori education,
founded by Dr. Maria
Montessori, is a
child-centered method
where children learn
through hands-on
exploration. Teachers serve
as guides — observing and
supporting each child’s
progress. The result is
confident, self-motivated
learners who genuinely love
to learn.

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How Montessori Differs from Traditional
Daycare
Montessori education is not
a replacement for daycare —
it’s a different approach.

Daycares provide custodial
care, while Montessori
schools offer structured
learning environments with
certified teachers and
specialized materials. They
complement each other by
offering families meaningful
choices.

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Benefits for Children
Montessori helps children
develop self-confidence,
independence, and
emotional intelligence. They
learn to take care of
themselves, solve problems,
and collaborate with peers.

Research shows Montessori
children excel in literacy,
math, and executive
function — and most
importantly, they love
learning.

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Benefits for Families and the Community
A Montessori school
benefits the entire
community by reducing
travel for families, creating
local jobs, and enhancing
our city’s reputation as an
education-forward
community. It keeps
resources local and
strengthens community
bonds.

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Montessori and Early Learning Standards
Montessori programs align
with state Early Learning
Standards. Every lesson
supports whole-child
development — social,
emotional, physical, and
intellectual. Montessori
also promotes peace,
empathy, and respect —
core civic values.

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Addressing Community Concerns
This school is not here to
compete with existing
centers, but to
complement them.

Families have diverse
needs; Montessori simply
expands choice. The
school will comply with all
safety, zoning, and
licensing requirements.

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Voices of Parents
Local parents say: 'We’ve
been driving 30 minutes
each day to reach a
Montessori school —
having one nearby would
mean more time with our
children.' 'We want an
education that nurtures
independence and
kindness — that’s what
Montessori does.'
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Conclusion: Investing in the Future
Montessori schools
prepare children to
become thoughtful,
capable citizens.

Approving this school is an
investment in our city’s
youngest learners and in
the future of our
community.

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Thank You
• Thank you for your time and thoughtful
consideration. We look forward to working
together to bring this valuable educational
option to our community.

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From: scot gelinas
To: City Clerk
Subject: [UNKNOWN SENDER] Opposition Letter - CUP PL24-0044 – 556 Richmond Street Date: Friday, October 31, 2025 9:40:37 AM
Dear City Officials,
I respectfully oppose the approval of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP PL24-0044) to convert a single-family residence at 556 Richmond Street into an 18-child commercial school facility.

Our neighborhood is a quiet, walkable residential community that already includes nine (9) licensed daycare providers within walking distance — many of which currently have open spots and are struggling to maintain enrollment. Converting yet another home into a large facility would harm existing small, family-run businesses, increase traffic and noise on a narrow residential street, and reduce the limited housing stock during an ongoing housing crisis.

Allowing this project to proceed would:

Create traffic and safety risks at Richmond Street and Lincoln Ave.

Add cumulative noise impacts from two daycare centers side-by-side (556 Richmond and 557 Everett)
Undermine long-standing local childcare providers who live and work in El Cerrito I live around the corner from this proposed daycare and drop off and pick up times are already pretty treacherous with a large amount of cars blocking views and heavy traffic cutting through our neighborhood. Adding this would make this area incredibly hard to navigate in the mornings and evenings.

I respectfully urge the El Cerrito City Council to uphold the appeal and reverse the Planning Commission’s approval of this Conditional Use Permit. Please protect the residential character of our neighborhood and support the existing small, family-operated daycares that have served El Cerrito families for years.

Sincerely,
Scot Gelinas
Agenda Item No. 8.A.

Public Comments
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From: Molly Benson
To: City Clerk
Subject: Opposition Letter - CUP PL24-0044 – 556 Richmond Street Date: Monday, November 3, 2025 1:41:00 PM
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Dear City Officials,
I respectfully oppose the approval of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP PL24-0044) to convert a single-family residence at 556 Richmond Street into an 18-child commercial school facility.

Allowing this project to proceed would:

Create traffic and safety risks at Richmond Street and Lincoln Ave.

Add cumulative noise impacts from two daycare centers side-by-side (556 Richmond and 557 Everett)
Undermine long-standing local childcare providers who live and work in El Cerrito I personally worry especially for the current local childcare providers who are already struggling with lower enrollment due to universal TK being offered at the public schools. I worked as the enrollment officer for a local preschool and the past year was one of the hardest years yet for enrollment, in fact enrollment was so low they had to change to a 4- day a week schedule, from 5-days a week, for this year.

This school has been around for
over 50 years and this past year is the hardest in that time. So adding another childcare provider to the neighborhood feels excessive.

Sincerely,
Molly Benson
Agenda Item No. 8.A.

Public Comments
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Good evenipgf My name is Rajan Mutialu, a neighbor living in proximity to II ju Cttj Quiii iiJ|r cerrjto Richmond Street^f^i^|$i^g^ghAs a recently retired Administrative lJ^ judgeat the California Public Utilities Commission, Td like to note for the record, procedural missteps that I have obsen/ed related to the appeal of the City Council’s decIsiortTFIrst,! received a notice of the public hearing of this appeal after the October 23,2025 deadline to submit public comments to be included in the Council Agenda packets. Because of this, my comments were not able to be read by Staff, the Council, and concerned parties as part of the Vjs2. (d/maA public facing deliberative process prior to this hearing. Second, I would like to note that the y Planning Staff’s report incorrectly stated that the appeal period is 10 working days after the date of the City Council’s decision to approve the Conditional Use Permit. Pursuant to Section a Oi

19.39.030 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code, the deadline for filing an appeal is 10 calendar days Cgs^ after the City Council’s decision on this matter. While the appeal was timely filed, providing ^ incongruous information concerning the deadline to file an appeal impairs due process.

Aside from raising these important procedural shortcomings, I want to highlight Staff’s response to the appellant's concern regarding traffic and safety. Staff notes that “the City of El Cerrito General Plan, Richmond Street is categorized as a Minor Arterial. As is typical of other local streets in El Cerrito, Lincoln Avenue is not categorized in the General Plan’s street hierarchy.” Subject to verification, the city’s current version of the General Plan was issued in 1999. Since that itme, Lincoln Avenue has become a major artery for motorized vehicles that are routinely driven beyond the speed limit, and have been observed to unsafely disregard pedestrians and bicycles bound for Fairmount School and ECHS, during morning hours. This is especially true at the comer of Richmond and Lincoln. Therefore, it is reasonable that an influx of vehicles that travel to and from the proposed day care center designated drop-off location will impact traffic and potentially safety, and livability, at that comer. On this basis, I do not find merit in Abrams Consulting’s conclusion that significant traffic impacts will not result “ as the volume of trips generated by the project is very low and trips would be distributed onto the various streets that provide access to the area.” This assessment misses the point that the designated location for caregivers to drop off children at the, d^are site is adjacent to Richmond Street and Lincoln Avenue where there is an elevated.{iski^ both vehicles and pedestrians, in particular, during the early morning hours from 8 am to 9 am. Moreover, while the Richmond Street Complete Streets Project intends to mitigate safety hazards at the intersection of Richmond Street and Lincoln Avenue, the design of, and implementation of this Project has not been finalized.

Therefore, an indeterminate period of itme will pass until safety irsks will be addressed. in conclusion, my comments in opposition to the City’s issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a daycare center 556 Richmond rest primarily on public safety and livability concerns at the selected location. However, I do want to note that California’s expansion of universal Transitional Kindergarten has been identified as a factor leading to underenrollment in daycare programs in the State. Staff’s assessment that “Ultimately, it is market conditions that determine the demand for any business, and market conditions can change at any itme” does not acknowledge that other more impactful regulatory or administrative forces may be at work.

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Therefore, it may be inappropriate in this context to cite how granting this Conditional Use Permit supports the El Cerrito Strategic Plan’s goal for Livelihood and Belonging, when retention of exteasionof businesses may be adversely impacted.

Thank you.

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Facility Number: 013423107
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TIME
COMPLETED:
22 MET WITH: Fathima Badurudeen 12:18 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
1 Physical Plant - Facility grounds are in disrepair
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NVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

On Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 10:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Caroline Colson met with Fathima Badurudeen, Center Director, for an unannounced complaint investigation. There are 15 preschool children and 3 staff members including the director. Interviews were conducted.

Documentation was obtained. One classroom was flooded after the January storms. The classroom had water damaged. The children were allowed to be in the classroom for part of the day. Based on LPA's interviews which were conducted and a record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, 1 2
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7 Agenda Packet Page 270 of 274
8 101238(a) is being cited on the attached LiC 9099 D.
9 The attached type B deficiency is being cited today and must be corrected by the due date. An exit interview was conducted. Appeal rights were given and discussed. This report must be available for public review for 3 years.
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Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR’S NAME: Mayla Mendoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Colson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/01/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Control Number 02-CC-20230123164343
Page:1 of 5

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL

SERVICES

COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
BAY AREA-CC OAKLAND, 1515 CLAY STREET,
SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
(Cont)
FACILITY NAME: HAPPY DAY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

FACILITY NUMBER: 013423107
VISIT DATE: 03/01/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
The classroom has been repaired and
carpet replaced. Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean,
safe, sanitary and in good repair at all
times to ensure the safety and well
being of children, employees and
visitors.

The children were allowed to be in a
classroom that had water damaged.

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Type B
03/01/2023
Section Cited
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CCR 5 5
101238(a) 61 6
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Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected.

Repeat violations are $250 per violation
and $100 per day until corrected.
8 Based on record review, the licensee
did not comply with allowing children to
be in a classroom that had water
damaged which poses a potential
health, safety or personal rights risk to
persons in care.
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Agenda Packet Page 271 of 274
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7 Failure to correct the cited deflclency(les), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil p^alty assessment.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/01/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) ■ (06/04) Page: 2 of 5

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL

SERVICES

COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
BAY AREA-CC OAKLAND. 1515 CLAY STREET,
SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on 01/23/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Caroline Colson_ _ COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC20230123164343
PUBLIC
FACILITY NAME: HAPPY DAY MONTESSORI SCHOOL FACILITY 013423107 NUMBER:

FACILITY TYPE:

TELEPHONE:

ZIP CODE:

DATE:

ADMINlSTRATOR:FATHIMA FAHIDHA BADURUDEEN 850
1501 WASHINGTON AVENUE
ALBANY
(510) 837-0491
94706
03/01/2023
10:30 AM

ADDRESS
CITY:

CAPACITY
STATE: CA
CENSUS: 15
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:

TIME
COMPLETED:
22 MET WITH Fathima Badurudeen 12:18 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
1 Personal Rights - Staff do not address sanitation issues while day care children are in care 2 3
4 5
6 7
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NVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

On Wednesday, March 1,2023 at 10:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Caroline Colson met with Fathima Badurudeen, Center Director, for an unannounced complaint investigation. There are 15 preschool children and 3 staff members Including the director. Interviews were conducted.

Documentation was obtained. After the January storms had damaged the downstairs classroom, the children were taken upstairs to the church's auditorium. The auditorium doesn’t have a bathroom.

Therefore, a portable potty was placed upstairs as a replacement for the bathroom when they didn't have the ratios to go to the downstairs bathroom. Based on LPA's interviews which were conducted and a record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, 101223 (a)(2) is being cited on the attached Lie 9099 D.
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11 The attached type B deficiency is being cited today and must be corrected by the due date. An exit interview was conducted. Appeal rights were given and discussed. This report must be available for public review for 3 years.
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Agenda Packet Page 272 of 274
Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/01/2023
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This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 5
Control Number 02-CC-20230123164343

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL

SERVICES

COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
BAY AREA-CC OAKLAND, 1515 CLAY STREET,
SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
(Cent)
FACILITY NUMBER: 0I3423I07
VISIT DATE: 03/01/2023
FACILITY NAME: HAPPY DAY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES PLAN OF CORRECTlONS(POCs)
The children are only using the
downstairs bathroom since moving
back into their classroom.

Personal Rights
To be accorded safe, healthful and
comfortable accommodations,
furnishings and equipment to meet
his/her needs,
The children didn't always have access
to the bathroom which located
downstairs.
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Type 2 B
03/01/2023
Section Cited
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CCR 5 5
101223(a)(2) 6 6
7 8 Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with ensuring that children use the bathroom at all times
when necessary which poses a
potential health, safety or personal
rights risk to persons in care.

Failure to correct will result in a $100
per day civil penalty until corrected.

Repeat violations are $250 per violation
and $100 per day until corrected.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

Agenda Packet Page 273 of 274
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla Mendoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Colson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

A,
DATE: 03/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/01/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) ■ (06/04) Page: 4 of 5
Agenda Packet Page 274 of 274

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