Mayor Councilmembers
Carolyn Wysinger William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Gabe Quinto Rebecca Saltzman
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MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025
View:
1. Cable T.V. Broadcast on KCRT Channel 28
2. Livestream Online atwww.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 PublicComments – 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.
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/88672164554?pwd=nX5Gu2t7qbfVfAEVi4qveR9DBaCzUc.1 Meeting ID: 886 7216 4554 Passcode: 794503 Dial in: 1-408-638-0968 11/18/2025 City Council Minutes Page 1 of 4
Docusign Envelope ID: 207DAD05-1BC6-430C-BC2C-2EBF0CA22158 6:00 PM ROLL CALL – CONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Councilmember Motoyama called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM.
Present: Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Saltzman Absent: Mayor Wysinger, Mayor Pro Tem Quinto
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON ANY REQUEST FROM A
COUNCILMEMBER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING REMOTELY DUETO 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.
Police Chief Keith - provided an update on three recent collisions in the City and reminded residents of the dangers of driving under the influence.
Public Works Director Ortiz - provided an update on working with Caltrans on San Pablo Ave. safety improvements.
City Manager Pinkos - congratulated Assistant to the City Manager, Will Provost, on receiving a professional certificate in public engagement.
Councilmember Motoyama - congratulated Keith Johnson, El Cerrito High School Director of Bands, for receiving Jazz Educator Award.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Remarks are typically limited to 3 minutes per person. The Mayor may reduce the time limit per speaker depending upon the number of speakers and may limit the total time for public comment to facilitate the completion of business on the agenda. Comments regarding non-agenda, presentation and consent calendar items will be heard first.
Comments related to items appearing on the Public Hearing or Policy Matter portions of the Agenda will be heard prior to the City Council taking action on each item.
Public Comments: Written comments submitted prior to and during the meeting are posted online as supplemental materials and incorporated into the official meeting record.
Buddy Akacic - commented on view obstructions due to the layout of the speaker podium in Council Chambers.
Janet Byron - spoke regarding pedestrian and bicycle safety on San Pablo Ave.
Linda Cain - spoke regarding view obstructions due to the layout of the speaker podium in Council Chambers.
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6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Annual Sundar Shadi Garden Club Awards
Action Proposed: Receive and file a brief presentation and acknowledgment of contest winners.
Contact: Louise Moises, El Cerrito Garden Club Representative 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 Saltzman/Councilmember Ktsanes Action: Approve the consent calendar as indicated below.
Ayes: Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Saltzman Noes: None Absent: Mayor Wysinger, Mayor Pro Tem Quinto A. Spending Authority for Universal Building Services for an Amount not to Exceed $115,000 for FY 2025-26
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving spending authority for Universal Building Services in an amount not to exceed $115,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Contact: Christopher Jones, Recreation Director, Recreation Department Action: Approved Resolution 2025-72
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. POLICY MATTERS
A. FY 2025-26 First Quarter General Fund Budget Update through September 30, 2025
Action Proposed: Receive and file an update on City General Fund revenues and expenses for FY 2025-26 through September 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 location of the interest of the Section 115 trust, amount of reserves as cumulative figures which include the Emergency Disaster Reserve Fund (EDRF), how the balance of the EDRF can be increased, pre-payment of the unfunded pension liability, financial benefit of pre-paying, when onetime expenses would be reflected in the financial reports.
Action: Received and filed
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Docusign Envelope ID: 207DAD05-1BC6-430C-BC2C-2EBF0CA22158 B. Spending Authority and Contract Award for Audio-Visual Upgrades to the Emergency Operations Center/Council Chambers
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Pacific Coast AV for the purchase, installation, and programming of the Audio-Visual system design upgrade in the Emergency Operations Center/Council Chambers for a total amount not to exceed $348,940, and appropriate a one-time allocation from the General Fund and Integrated Waste Management Fund.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk; Eric Ng, IT Manager, City Management
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding the impact and alternate location of holding public meetings, SB707 regulations, budget appropriations, and monitor upgrade.
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Saltzman/Councilmember
Ktsanes Action: Approved Resolution 2025-73 Ayes: Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember
Saltzman Noes: None Absent: Mayor Wysinger, Mayor Pro Tem Quinto
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 Ktsanes - reported on attendance at the Urban Forest Committee meeting, Veterans Day event at Sunset View Cemetery, and Recyclemore meeting.
Councilmember Motoyama - reported on attendance at the Contra Costa Mayors Conference, Lions Club Flag Planting on Veterans Day at Sunset View Cemetery, ABAG Housing Committee meeting, and the joint Bay Area Housing Finance Agency meeting.
11. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
The regular meeting adjourned at 7:09 PM.
Lisa Motoyama, Councilmember
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the City Council meeting of November 18, 2025 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.
Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk
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