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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1. Cable T.V. Broadcast on KCRT Channel 28
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 #.
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.
Mayor Councilmembers
Carolyn Wysinger William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Gabe Quinto AGENDA Rebecca Saltzman
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 Mayor Councilmembers
Carolyn Wysinger William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Gabe Quinto AGENDA Rebecca Saltzman
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.
Mayor Councilmembers
Carolyn Wysinger William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Gabe Quinto AGENDA Rebecca Saltzman
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.
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