El Cerrito City Council
March 3, 2026

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

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TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (5:45 PM)
Hillside Conference Room - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Join Via Zoom:
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Conduct: This meeting is held pursuant to City Council Rules of Order and Procedure.

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

5:45 PM ROLL CALL - CONVENE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

1. 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.

2. 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

3. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:00 PM ROLL CALL – CONVENE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OR OBSERVATION OF A

MOMENT OF SILENCE

2. TELECONFERENCE AND PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation from Senator Arreguín
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation from Senator Arreguín regarding current legislative priorities, recent accomplishments, and opportunities for collaboration with the City of El Cerrito Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Managment

6. 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. Financial Advisory Board Recommendation
Action Proposed: Receive and file a recommendation from the Financial Advisory Board.

Contact: David Carvel, Chair, Financial Advisory Board; Crystal Reams, Finance Director/Staff Liaison, Finance Department
B. Environmental Quality Committee Recommendation
Action Proposed: Receive and file a recommendation from the Environmental Quality Committee.

Contact: Fred Bialy, EQC Chair, Environmental Quality
Committee; Christina Leard, Management Analyst III/Staff Liaison, Public Works Department
C. Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for January 2026 Action Proposed: Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the month of January 2026.

Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
D. Economic Development Commitee Appointment
Action Proposed: Approve an Economic Development Committee recommendation to reappoint Sandra Mayithara, effective March 1, 2026.

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

Contact: Aissia Ashoori, Housing-Economic Development Manager; Community Development Department
E. Arbor Week Proclamation
Action Proposed: Consider a motion to approve a proclamation declaring March 7 through March 14, 2026, as El Cerrito Arbor Week, urging all community members to observe and to celebrate by planting and caring for trees and by participating in City Arbor Week activities for the benefit of all, and for the benefit of future generations.

Contact: Stephen Prée, Program Manager, Public Works Department; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/ City Engineer
F. Women's History Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve a proclamation designating March as “Women’s History Month” and March 8, 2026 as “International Women’s Day" in the City of El Cerrito.

Contact: Shannon Bassi, Human Resources Manager, City
Management
G. American Red Cross Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve a proclamation declaring March 2026 as American Red Cross Month in the City of El Cerrito and encouraging all Americans to support this organization and its noble humanitarian mission.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management H. Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with Contra Costa Transportation Authority for Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvement Project
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Agreement with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) for the Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvement Project (Project) to incorporate additional funding identified for the Project.

Contact: James Mizutani, Associate Engineer, Public Works Department; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer Agenda Packet Page 4 of 106
Mayor Councilmembers
Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

8. POLICY MATTERS
A. Municipal Pooling Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation on Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA) services and adopt a resolution approving the Amended and Restated MPA Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
Contact: Alexandra Orologas, Assistant City Manager, City Management B. Discussion on Library Task Force
Action Proposed: Provide staff direction on an El Cerrito Library Task Force mission statement, application, and selection process.

Contact: Karen Pinkos, City Manager; Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management

9. 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.

10. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Hana Gardens
The City of El Cerrito serves our diverse community by providing exceptional services that create a safe and resilient future for all.

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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 2.

Date: March 3, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
Subject: COMMISSION INTERVIEWS, STATUS AND APPOINTMENTS

ACTION PROPOSED
Staff requests that City Council conduct interviews and, at the conclusion of interviews, confer with staff regarding the ongoing recruitments, any remaining vacancies, and the scheduling of further special meetings to conduct interviews (if applicable). Council may decide to make appointments at the conclusion of the meeting.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
City staff continues to publicize board, commission and committee vacancies as they occur. Vacancies are published on the City’s website and in the West County Times; posted at City Hall, the Community Center, the Library and other various locations throughout the City including Little Libraries. Staff continues to utilize the City Manager's Update, social media outlets, and press releases to increase awareness and opportunities for residents to participate by attending meetings and/or serving on a Board, Commission or Committee.

Interview Schedule
Interviews scheduled for this meeting are as follows:

Interview Time Applicant Interviewing for:
5:45 PM Janet Byron Citizen Streets Oversight Committee 6:00 PM Council Discussion N/A
In addition to the interview listed above, one additional applicant who interviewed on February 24, 2026 is eligible and has confirmed interest in serving on the Citizen Streets Oversight Committee.

Benedicto Vega Citizen Streets Oversight Committee

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
• High Performing Organization by increasing communication and public engagement to ensure access to services and promote community events.

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Agenda Item No. 2.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

Reviewed by:

Holly Charléty, City Clerk
Attachments:

1. Commissioner Interview Worksheet

2. List of Pending Applications
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Meeting Dates: 3/3/2026 Page 1 of 1

EL CERRITO BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET

SUBJECT TO CHANGE
CITIZEN STREET OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (5 Seats)
Name Term Eligible Applicants
3/1/2026 - 3/1/2030 Janet Byron
DOA – 3/1/2028 Benedicto Vega interviewed 2/24/26
DOA – 3/1/2027
Hill termed out, 2 existing vacancies
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Name Board Name Application Status Application Date Interview Date Benedicto Vega Citizens Street Oversight Committee Active 02/25/2026 02/24/2026Janet Byron Citizens Street Oversight Committee Active 02/24/2026 03/03/2026Lillia Refes Civil Service Commission Active 01/21/2026 Howard Hickman Community Safety Committee Active 01/06/2026 Wayne Coburn Community Safety Committee Active 01/05/2026 James Takano (youth applicant) Design Review Board Active 02/02/2026Ann Lehman Economic Development Committee Active 07/07/2025 Beverly Green Economic Development Committee Active 10/22/2025 Jonathan Stern Economic Development Committee Active 01/20/2026 Julia Salinas Economic Development Committee Active 01/29/2026 Rahul Iyer Economic Development Committee Active 07/14/2025 Sandra Mayithara Economic Development Committee Active 01/15/2026 Han Miao Environmental Quality Committee Active 06/25/2025Mordecai Stayton Environmental Quality Committee Active 01/29/2026Sasha Hahn Environmental Quality Committee Active 01/22/2026Beverly Green Human Relations Commission Active 10/22/2025 James Takano (youth applicant) Planning Commission Active 02/02/2026 People's Report1 of 1 2/26/2026, 1:50 PM
Pending Applications as of 2/26/2026
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State Legislative Update
El Cerrito Council
STATE SENATOR JESSE ARREGUÍN
MARCH 3, 2026
Agenda Item No. 5.A.

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Supporting the City of El Cerrito
Improving Local Infrastructure
◦ $34.9M to support El Cerrito Plaza TOD project
◦ $1.3M for the Richmond Street Complete Streets Project Protecting Neighborhoods from Natural Disasters
◦ $850k grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy for the Albany-El Cerrito Wildfire Resilience Demonstration Project
◦ Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program provides $3,000 grants for homeowner seismic retrofitting
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Immigration
Legislation
◦ SB 81: Creates nonpublic areas in healthcare facilities that cannot be accessed without a valid judicial warrant; includes immigration status as part of a patient’s private medical record
◦ SJR 8: Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929
◦ SJR 9: Denouncing Trump Administration’s immigration raids New Protections and Resources
◦ Prohibition on immigration enforcement at schools without a valid judicial warrant, notification of incidents to school community ◦ $25M for DOJ lawsuits and $25M for immigration legal aid ◦ Promotion of Know Your Rights campaign
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Public Safety
Legislation
◦ SB 524: Requires disclosures if AI is used in police reports ◦ SB 627: “No Secret Police Act” – prohibits certain law enforcement from concealing identity with masks during operations
◦ SB 704: Regulations on firearm barrels used in ghost guns Implementation of Prop 36
◦ $100M allocated, including $50M for behavioral health and $50M for court costs, pre-trial, and public defenders.
◦ Priority to address substance abuse and behavioral health Regional Supplemental Support from CHP
◦ Crime suppression units to respond to hotspots to deter and disrupt organized crime, support for local law enforcement
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Health and Human Services
Legislation
◦ SB 617: Updates to WARN Act – resources for workers impacted by mass layoffs
◦ SB 792: Clarifies qualification for childcare programs ◦ SJR 3: Calls on Congress to prevent cuts to SNAP
Addressing Food Insecurity
◦ Hosted hearing to discuss scope of food insecurity and solutions to address it
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Transportation
Legislation
◦ SB 63: Places a regional revenue generating ballot measure to fund Bay Area transit agencies
◦ SB 105: Trailer bill to create a path forward on state short-term financial assistance
State Infrastructure Investments
◦ $1B annually through 2045 for high speed rail
◦ Securing transportation funding through cap-and-invest program ◦ $37M budgeted for multimodal projects across District 7 ◦ Installation of over 200,000 public EV chargers
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Climate and Environment
Wildfire Response and Mitigation
◦ $1.5B from Prop 4 and $4B from cap-and-invest to support wildfire risk reduction and mitigation
◦ $2.5B in immediate relief and recovery for the LA Fires ◦ Golden State Commitment: Package of bills to address wildfire response, recovery, safety, and mitigation
Extension of Cap-and-Invest
◦ Through 2045, program will provide $63B in reductions to utility bills, and $60-$90B for infrastructure investments including affordable housing, transportation, and water
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Housing and Homelessness
Legislation
◦ SB 9: Promotes development of Accessory Dwelling Units ◦ SB 489: Improvements to the Permit Streamlining Act
◦ SB 786: Resolves ambiguities in Housing Element law
Prop 1 Implementation
◦ $6.4B for behavioral health and homeless services
◦ $21M for development of treatment facility in Oakland to open in spring 2027
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Contact Us
District Offices:
◦ Oakland:
1515 Clay St, Suite #2202
510-286-1333
◦ Richmond:
440 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor
510-233-2903
Capitol Office:
1021 O St, Suite #6710, Sacramento
916-651-4007
Website: sd07.senate.ca.gov
Email: [email protected]
Social Media
◦ X (formerly Twitter): @JesseArreguin
◦ Instagram: @SenatorArreguin
◦ Bluesky: @jessearreguin.bsky.social
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Agenda Item No. 6.A.

FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD
Date: March 3, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Financial Advisory Board
Subject: Receive and File Financial Advisory Board Recommendation

ACTION PROPOSED
Receive and file the following recommendations from the Financial Advisory Board.

POLICY
Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2024-16, Section 4, Advisory Body Recommendations shall be provided to the City Council on the consent calendar as a “receive and file” and if a member of the City Council wishes to further discuss any recommendation received, it may be requested as an agenda item at a future meeting.

RECOMMENDATION
On December 18,2025, the Financial Advisory Board adopted the following motion:

Motion to approve the Comprehensive Financial Policy with grammatical edits and revisions to section 3.2 (see attached).

Moved/Second: Member White/Chair Carvel. Ayes: Chair Carvel; Member White Noes:

Vice-Chair McDougall Absent: Members Szlatenyi
Youth Member Watson-Lamprey Singer expressed support for the recommendation.

Staff anticipates bringing consideration of this recommendation for policy revisions to City Council on March 17, 2026.

ASSOCIATED WORKPLAN GOAL(S)/AREA(S) OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. Work Plan Goals

2. El Cerrito Municipal Code 2.04.300 Financial Advisory Board To conduct an annual review of the City’s comprehensive financial policy and investment policy and make recommendations regarding the managing of the City’s financial reserves to assure maximum returns on approved investments Attachments:

1. Comprehensive Financial Policy DRAFT Edits FAB
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CITY OF EL CERRITO

COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL POLICIES
Approved: Resolution No. 2024-82: November 19, 2024
PURPOSE:

To establish a comprehensive set of financial policies for the City that will serve as a guideline for operational and strategic decision makingdecision-making related to financial matters.

POLICY:

The following financial policies are intended to establish a comprehensive set of guidelines for use by the City Council and staff on in decision-making that has a fiscal impact. The goal is to maintain the City’s financial stability in order to be able to continually adapt to local, regional, and national economic changes. Such policies will allow the City to maintain and enhance a sound fiscal condition.

This financial policy will be reviewed annually by the Financial Advisory Board and any proposed substantive revisions will be submitted to the City Council for approval. The City’s comprehensive financial policies will be utilized when preparing the Annual Operating Budget and shall be in conformance with all state and federal laws, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and standards of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

1. OVERVIEW & LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING

1.1. A Five-Year Year Financial Plan will be prepared at a minimum for the General Fund, and Financial Plan will be prepared at a minimum for the General Fund and the Integrated Waste Management Funds. The City’s Five-Year Financial Plan is the longterm picture of the City’s finances and will be updated annually as part of the annual budget process.

1.2. The City shall seek a balance in the overall revenue structure between more stable revenue sources (e.g., Property Tax and Utility Taxes) and economically sensitive revenue sources (e.g., Sales Tax).

1.3. The City shall develop and maintain methods for the evaluation of future development and major fiscal impacts on the City budget.

1.4. The City shall develop and implement a financial plan to address its funding needs for issues like deferred maintenance and unfunded liabilities.

1.5. The City shall address issues related to cash flow requirements and any short term borrowing requirements on a timely basis.

1.6. The City shall require any annexation agreements to have a long- term beneficial financial impact on the City.

2. BUDGET POLICIES

2.1. The City Manager shall prepare a proposed annual budget to be reviewed by the Financial Advisory Board and presented to the City Council within all statutorily prescribed deadlines. The City Council will adopt the budget at a public hearing by June 30 of each year.

2.2. A Budget will be adopted by Resolution of the City Council annually, which will contain the budget amendment process, budget amendment authority, and spending authorities.

All departments are responsible for meeting the City’s financial policy goals and ensuring the City’s long-term financial health. Budget control is maintained at the fund level. The City Manager is authorized to transfer budgeted amounts within departments and within funds. In addition, amendments that are made to authorize spending of increased or new special purposespecial-purpose revenues may be approved by the City Manager.

Budget modifications between funds or increases or decreases to a fund’s overall budget must be approved by the City Council.

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2.3. It is the City’s policy to adopt a balanced General Fund budget where operating revenue is equal to, or exceeds, operating expenditures. In the event a balanced budget is not adopted, due to a deliberate reduction of accumulated fund balance or if the cause of the imbalance is expected to last for no more than one year, as with the case of a one timeone-time settlement or large purchase, the planned use of reserves to balance the budget is permitted as long as the reserve is consistent with the amounts described in Section 3., General Fund Balance Reserve Policy.

2.4. The operating budget shall serve as the annual financial plan for the City. It shall serve as the City’s management plan for implementing goals and objectives of the City Council, City Manager and departments and will define service levels.

2.5. During the annual budget development process, the existing budget shall be examined to assure removal or reduction of any services or programs that should be eliminated or reduced in cost.

2.6. The annual review process shall include an assessment to determine if funds are available to operate and maintain proposed capital facilities and other public improvements.

2.7. Any General Fund year-end operating surplus (the excess of actual General Fund revenue less actual General Fund expenditures) shall be allocated for the following, subject to City Council approval, using the following priority order until any such annual General Fund surplus is fully allocated:

1. General Fund Reserve, until the General Fund has reached 100% of its targeted reserve ratio as specified in the General Fund Reserve Policy (Section 3 of this policy).

2. Emergency Disaster Relief Fund (EDRF), until the balance in that fund reaches 100% of the target balance as specified in Emergency and Disaster Recovery Fund (Section 4 of this policy).

3. A minimum of 33% of the remaining surplus to additional discretionary payments towards the City’s unfunded liabilities and/or contributions towards a pension or other post-employment benefit trust.

4. The City Manager will make recommendations to the City Council to use any remaining surplus to fund non-recurring expenditures such as capital improvements, equipment purchases, or other, one-time expenditures which will not require additional future expense outlay for maintenance, additional staffing, or other recurring expenditures.

2.8. Where practical, the City’s annual budget will include performance measures of workload, efficiency, and effectiveness.

2.9. Revenues:

2.9.1. The City will estimate annual revenues using an objective, analytical process; specific assumptions will be documented and maintained. Budgeted revenues will be estimated conservatively using accepted standards and estimates provided by the state, other governmental agencies, and/or reliable economic forecasters when available.

2.9.2. Specific revenue sources will not be dedicated for specific purposes, unless required by law or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). All non-tax increment, non-restricted revenues will be deposited in the General Fund and appropriated through the budget process. On-going revenues will fund on-going expenditures.

2.9.3. A diversified and stable revenue system will be maintained to the extent possible to protect programs from short-term fluctuations in any single revenue source.

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2.10. Appropriations:

2.10.1. The City shall, to the extent possible, pay for current year expenditures with current year revenues. Where authorized activities or equipment remain incomplete and/or unpurchased, revenues and/or fund balance may be carried forward at the City Manager's direction to the next fiscal year to support such an activity/purchase.

2.10.2. The City shall avoid budgetary procedures which that rely on financial strategies that defer payment of current operating expenses to future years.

2.10.3. Department Heads are responsible for ensuring that department expenditures stay within the department's budgeted appropriation.

2.10.4. A City Council Resolution is necessary to increase any total fund appropriation where no corresponding revenue offset exists that is restricted for that purpose.

2.10.5. The City Manager may adjust appropriations among departments within a fund.

3. GENERAL FUND RESERVE POLICY

3.1. The purpose of the reserve policy is to set aside funds to insure insure ensure against events that would adversely affect the financial condition of the City and jeopardize the continuation of necessary public services. The reserve is designed to protect issuer ratings and offset economic downturns and revenue shortfalls.

3.2. It is a goal policy of the City to maintain an unrestricted General Fund operating reserve of 17% of projected General Fund operating expenditures in each fiscal year.

The City Council may adopt a deficit budget. if the projected reserve does not go below 10% in any year of the Five-Year Budget Forecast. Should the projected General Fund reserve fall below 170%, % inin any year of the five-year budget forecast, each budget year, the City will adopt a plan in the next budget cycle to restore the reserve percentage to 17%.

3.3. The unreserved fund balance in an Internal Service Fund may be transferred to the General Fund only for a fiscal emergency or for one-time uses such as natural disasters or unforeseen liabilities.

4. EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RECOVERY FUND (EDRF)

4.1. The City shall maintain a separate fund on its books called the Emergency and Disaster Recovery Fund (EDRF), which will be a restricted portion of the City’s General Fund.

The cash in this fund will be invested in accordance with the City’s investment policy.

4.2. The purpose of this fund is to provide cash reserves in the event of severe economic downturns or disasters. The City shall fund and maintain the EDRF at 13% of the projected General Fund operating expenditures in each fiscal year.

4.3. The City Council may authorize the use of the EDRF for the purposes described in this Section 4 by a simple majority of the quorum. In the event that, because of an emergency, a quorum of the City Council is unavailable to meet, a single member or the City Manager may call a meeting to reconstitute the City Council, pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act (Gov. Code § 8642.) Once reconstituted, the City Council may authorize the use of the EDRF for the purposes described in this Section 4.

4.4. In the event that, because of the nature of an emergency, use of the EDRF is necessary before it is possible for the City Council to meet, the City Manager may use the EDRF for the purposes described in this Section 4. At the first meeting of the City Council thereafter, the City Council shall be asked to ratify the action of the City Manager. In the event that the City Manager is unavailable because of the emergency, the assistant director of emergency services, as defined in Chapter 2.28 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code, may use the EDRF for the purposes described in this Section 4. At the first meeting Agenda Packet Page 22 of 106

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of the City Council thereafter, the City Council shall be asked to ratify the action of the assistant director of emergency services.

5. FINANCIAL REPORTING POLICIES

5.1. Accounting Standards: The City’s accounting and financial reporting systems shall be maintained in conformance with all state and federal laws, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and standards of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The City will make every attempt to implement all changes to governmental accounting practices at the earliest practicable time.

5.1.1. Annual Audit: An annual audit will be performed by an independent public accounting firm with an audit opinion to be included with the City’s published Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The ACFR will be submitted annually to the Government Finance Officers Association for peer review with the goal of continuing receipt of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

5.1.2. The independent firm will be selected through a competitive bidding process at least once every five years. The contract may be for an initial period of three years with two additional one-year options at the City Council’s discretion. The current firm may be allowed to participate in the bid process. The need for rotation of the audit staff or audit firm will be considered in the bid process. The Finance Director will review the qualifications of prospective firms and make a recommendation to the City Council. The audit contract will be awarded by the City Council.

5.2. The City shall prepare and issue timely interim budget reports on the City’s fiscal status to the City Council on no less than a quarterly basis. Reports will be prepared and presented to the City Council that explain key economic and fiscal developments, note significant deviations from the budget, include information on revenue and expenditures by operating department and by revenue/expenditure category, and when required, outline any corrective actions necessary to maintain the City’s financial position. Reports may be required on a monthly basis by the City Council if they deem it necessary to more frequently monitor the budget. Reports will be provided to the public on the City’s website.

6. OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES

6.1. The City shall not commit to new spending for operating or capital improvement purposes until an analysis of all current and future cost implications relating to those programs and projects is completed.

6.2. All departments are responsible for meeting policy goals and ensuring long-term financial health. Future service plans and program initiatives will be developed to reflect current policy directives, projected resources and future service requirements.

6.3. Departmental requests for increases in staffing will be thoroughly analyzed; only those that meet adopted program initiatives and policy directives will be considered. To the extent feasible, personnel cost reductions will be achieved through attrition.

6.4. User Fees and Charges and Development Impact Fees:

6.4.1. Where direct services to users can be measured, as set forth in the Master Fee Schedule, the City should use appropriate fees, charges, or assessments rather than general tax funds. All user fees and charges will be examined or adjusted annually to determine the direct and indirect cost of service. User fees and charges for services shall be established at a level related to the cost of providing such service Agenda Packet Page 23 of 106

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except where the City Council has determined there is a public benefit to subsidize the service with tax-based revenue. The acceptable recovery rate and any associated changes to user fees and charges will be approved by the City Council following public review.

6.4.2. The City may identify the costs associated with new development as a basis for establishing development impact fees, but the long-term benefit of the development to the City should be considered in establishing such fees.

6.5. Grant Management:

6.5.1. The City shall actively pursue federal, state and other grant opportunities when deemed appropriate. Before accepting any grant, the City shall thoroughly consider the implications in terms of ongoing obligations that will be required in connection with acceptance of said grant and present that report for approval by the City Council.

6.5.2. The term of Grant fundedGrant-funded positions for programs should be clearly identified and presented to the City Council for approval. It is mandatory to disclose if General Fund revenues will be needed to fund a position during or after the Grant or program expires.

6.5.3. Grant funding will be considered to leverage City funds. Inconsistent and/or fluctuating grants should not be used to fund ongoing programs. Programs financed with grant monies will be budgeted in separate cost centers, and the service program will be adjusted to reflect the level of available funding. In the event of reduced grant funding, City resources may be substituted only after all program priorities and alternatives are considered.

6.5.4. The cost of all externally mandated services for which funding is available shall be fully evaluated, including overhead, to allow for complete reimbursement of expenses.

6.6. Revenue Collection Policy:

6.6.1. The City will pursue revenue collection and auditing to assure ensure that monies due the City are received in a timely manner.

6.6.2. The City will seek reimbursement from the appropriate agency for State and Federal mandatedFederal-mandated costs whenever possible.

6.6.3. The City will centralize accounts receivable/collection activities so that all receivables are handled consistently.

6.6.4. Accounts receivable management and diligent oversight of collections from all revenue sources are imperative. Sound financial management principles include the establishment of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Efforts shall be made to pursue the timely collection of delinquent accounts. When such accounts are deemed uncollectible, they will be written-off from the financial statements in accordance with established policies.

7. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES

7.1. Staff shall keep the City Council apprised of financial opportunities available and shall develop appropriate recommendations.

7.2. All requests for City Council action in excess of the City Manager’s approval limit, shall include an analysis of the immediate and future fiscal impact of such action, particularly impacts on the General Fund. No appropriation for new or expanded programs or staffing levels shall be approved without identifying the amount and source of available funds.

7.3. Cash Management Investment:

7.3.1. Cash and investment programs will be maintained in accordance with California Government Code Section 53600 et seq. and the City’s adopted investment policy Agenda Packet Page 24 of 106

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and will ensure that proper controls and safeguards are maintained. Pursuant to the Investment Policy, the Financial Advisory Board, at least annually will review, and the City Council will affirm, a detailed investment policy.

7.3.2. Reports on the investment portfolio and cash position will be developed and presented to the Financial Advisory Board and the City Council in conformity with the California Government Code.

7.3.3. Funds will be managed in a prudent and diligent manner with emphasis on safety of principal, liquidity, and yield, in that order.

7.3.4. The quarterly report shall include a statement in compliance with California Government Code 53646.

8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT POLICIES

8.1. A Ten-yearTen-Year Capital Improvement Plan will be developed and updated annually, including anticipated funding sources. Capital improvement projects are defined as infrastructure or equipment purchases or construction which that result in a capitalized asset and have a useful (depreciable) life of two years or more.

8.2. Each Capital Improvement Project will identify, where applicable, current operating maintenance costs and funding streams available to repair and/or replace deteriorating infrastructure and to avoid significant unfunded liabilities.

8.3. The City will develop and implement a post-implementation evaluation of its infrastructures infrastructure's condition on a specified periodic basis, estimating the remaining useful life, and projecting replacement costs.

8.4. The City shall actively pursue outside funding sources for all Capital Improvement Projects. Outside funding sources, such as grants, shall be used to finance only those Capital Improvement Projects that are consistent with the Ten-year Capital Improvement Plan and/or local governmental priorities, and who’s whose operating and maintenance costs will be included in future operating budget forecasts.

8.5. Capital improvement lifecycle costs will be coordinated with the development of the Operating Budget. Future operating, maintenance and replacement costs associated with new capital improvements will be forecasted, matched to available revenue sources, and included in the Operating Budget. Capital project contract awards will include a fiscal impact statement disclosing the expected operating impact of the project and when such cost is expected to occur.

8.6. The City must carefully seek and analyze the appropriate type of financing instrument appropriate for financing capital projects. Several options may be available – general obligation debt, fee-supported debt, fund reserves, tax increment, etc. All debt financing mechanisms shall be carefully considered and analyzed for fiscal benefit and cost effectiveness. Long-term borrowing shall be restricted to projects too large to be financed from current revenues (pay-as-you-go). Where possible, special assessment, revenue or other self-supporting bonds shall be used in lieu of general obligation bonds.

9. DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICIES

9.1. These Debt Management Policies are intended to comply with Government Code Section 8855(i) and shall govern all debt undertaken by the City. The City hereby recognizes that a fiscally prudent debt policy is required in order to:
• Maintain the City’s sound financial position.
• Ensure the City has the flexibility to respond to changes in future service priorities, revenue levels, and operating expenses.
• Protect the City’s creditworthiness.

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• Ensure that all debt is structured in order to protect both current and future taxpayers, ratepayers and constituents of the City.
• Ensure that the City’s debt is consistent with the City’s planning goals and objectives and capital improvement program or budget, as applicable.

9.2. Purposes for Which Debt May Be Issued

9.2.1. Long-Term Debt: Long-term debt may be issued to finance the construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of capital improvements and facilities, equipment and land to be owned and operated by the City.
a. Long-term debt financings are appropriate when the following conditions exist:
 When the project to be financed is necessary to provide basic services  When the project to be financed will provide benefit to constituents over multiple years
 When total debt does not constitute an unreasonable burden to the City and its taxpayers and ratepayers.
 When the debt is used to refinance outstanding debt in order to produce debt service savings or to realize the benefits of a debt restructuring.
b. Long-term debt financings are not appropriate for current operating expenses and routine maintenance expenses.
c. The City may use long-term debt financings subject to the following conditions:
 The project to be financed must be approved by the City Council.  The weighted average maturity of the debt (or the portion of the debt allocated to the project) will not exceed the average useful life of the project.
 The City estimates that sufficient revenues will be available to service the debt through its maturity.
 The City determines that the issuance of the debt will comply with the applicable state and federal law.

9.2.2. Short-term debt: Short-term debt may be issued to provide financing for the City’s operational cash flows in order to maintain a steady and even cash flow balance.

Short-term debt may also be used to finance short-lived capital projects; for example, the City may undertake lease-purchase financing for equipment.

9.2.3. Financings on Behalf of Other Entities. The City may also find it beneficial to issue debt on behalf of other governmental agencies or private third parties in order to further the public purposes of the City. In such cases, the City shall take reasonable steps to confirm the financial feasibility of the project to be financed and the financial solvency of any borrower and that the issuance of such debt is consistent with the policies set forth herein.

9.3. Types of Debt: The following types of debt are allowable under these Debt Management Policies:
• general obligation bonds
• bond or grant anticipation notes
• tax and revenue anticipation notes
• lease revenue bonds, certificates of participation and lease-purchase transactions
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• other revenue bonds (including sales tax revenue bonds) and certificates of participation
• pension obligation bonds
• land-secured financings, such as special tax revenue bonds issued under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, and limited obligation bonds issued under applicable assessment statutes • tax increment financing to the extent permitted under state law • conduit financings, such as financings for affordable rental housing and qualified 501c3 501 (c) (3) organizations
The City may, from time to time, find that other forms of debt would be beneficial to further its public purposes and the City Council may approve such debt by amending these Debt Management Policies.

Debt shall be issued as fixed- rate debt unless the City makes a specific determination as to why a variable rate issue would be beneficial to the City in a specific circumstance.

9.4. Relationship of Debt to Capital Improvement Program and Budget: New debt issues, and refinancing of existing debt, must be analyzed for compatibility within the City’s Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The City shall strive to fund the upkeep and maintenance of its infrastructure and facilities due to normal wear and tear through the expenditure of available operating revenues. The City shall seek to avoid the use of debt to fund infrastructure and facilities improvements that are the result of normal wear and tear. The City shall seek to issue debt in a timely manner to avoid having to make unplanned expenditures for capital improvements or equipment from its General Fund.

9.5. Policy Goals Related to Planning Goals and Objectives: The City is committed to longterm financial planning, maintaining appropriate reserves reserve levels and employing prudent practices in governance, management and budget administration. The City intends to issue debt for the purposes stated in these Debt Management Policies and to implement policy decisions incorporated in the City’s Five-Year Financial Plan and its annual operating budget.

It is a policy goal of the City to protect taxpayers, ratepayers, and constituents by utilizing conservative financing methods and techniques so as to obtain the highest practical credit ratings (if applicable) and the lowest practical borrowing costs.

The City will comply with applicable state and federal law as it pertains to the maximum term of debt and the procedures for levying and imposing any related taxes, assessments, rates and charges.

When refinancing debt, it shall be the policy goal of the City to realize, whenever possible, and subject to any overriding non-financial policy considerations, (i) minimum net present value debt service savings equal to or greater than 5% of the refunded principal amount, and (ii) present value debt service savings equal to or greater than 100% of any escrow fund negative arbitrage.

9.6. Internal Control Procedures: When issuing debt, in addition to complying with the terms of these Debt Management Policies, the City shall comply with any other applicable policies regarding initial bond disclosure, continuing disclosure, post-issuance compliance, and investment of bond proceeds. The City will periodically review the requirements of and will remain in compliance with the following:
• the City’s Disclosure Policies and Procedures, and
• any federal tax compliance requirements, including, without limitation, arbitrage and rebate compliance, related to any prior bond issues, and Agenda Packet Page 27 of 106

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• the City’s investment policies as they relate to the investment of bond proceeds.

Whenever reasonably possible, and for the purpose of ensuring that proceeds of debt will be used for their intended purpose, proceeds of debt will be held by a third-party trustee and the City will submit written requisitions for such proceeds. The City will submit a requisition signed by the Finance Director only after obtaining the signature of the City Manager.

9.7. Debt Limits: The outstanding principal amount of debt described in Section B Section

9.3 will not exceed two percent (2%) of the total assessed value of property in the City, and debt service and lease payments incurred for financing purposes that are payable from the City’s General Fund will not exceed 5% of operational appropriations.

10. EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND

10.1. The City may maintain a dedicated fund to provide for replacement of vehicles and certain equipment. Unreserved fund balance will be available for transfer to the General Fund only in the event of a fiscal emergency as described in Section 3.

11. ENTERPRISE FUNDS

11.1. All Enterprise Funds user fees will be examined annually to ensure that they recover all direct and indirect costs of service, provide for capital improvements and maintenance, and maintain adequate reserves.

11.2. Rate increases shall be approved by the City Council following formal noticing notice and a public hearing. Rate adjustments will be based on the projected expenditures in the Ten-Year Financial Plan.

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Agenda Item No. 6.B.

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
Date: March 3, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Environmental Quality Committee
Subject: Receive and file Environmental Quality Committee Recommendation

ACTION PROPOSED
Receive and file a recommendation from the Environmental Quality Committee.

POLICY
Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2024-16, Section 4, Advisory Body Recommendations shall be provided to the City Council on the consent calendar as a “receive and file” and if a member of the City Council wishes to further discuss any recommendation received, it may be requested as an agenda item at a future meeting.

RECOMMENDATION
On February 10, 2026 the Environmental Quality Committee voted on the following recommendation(s) to City Council:

The Environmental Quality Committee recommend that the City Council endorse the PG&E authorized Electrify My Block pilot program, within available city resources, to help transition to all electric homes, and retire old gas infrastructure, in the limited areas within El Cerrito that are currently eligible. This infrastructure transition is aligned with the City's adopted Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, provides substantial (up to $35,000) funding to each household for electrification, and represents a crucial early opportunity to support a utility transition pilot that will potentially scale to the wider community in the future.

Move/Second: Members Goudey/O’Connor Ayes: Members Austin, Bialy, Goudey, O’Conor, Tarbet Noes: None.

Youth Member Chappelear expressed support for the recommendation.

Staff will provide links with information on the Electrify My Block program in relevant newsletters including the City Manager Update. Staff is aware that the Program intends to canvass neighborhoods with information about the program, so residents can learn more information at the links provided. Staff will continue to seek information on this program and provide information and outreach as City staff resources allow.

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ASSOCIATED WORKPLAN GOAL(S)/AREA(S) OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. Promote Environmental Awareness and Education

2. Advocate for Implementation of CAAP Policies and other Policy Change Agenda Packet Page 30 of 106

AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 6.C.

Date: March 3, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department Subject: Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for January 2026

ACTION PROPOSED
Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the month of January 2026.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
California Government Code, Title 4. Government of Cities, Division 3, Part 3, Chapter 3, Section 41004 states, “Regularly, at least once each month, the city treasurer shall submit to the city clerk a written report and accounting of all receipts, disbursements, and fund balances. The city treasurer shall file a copy with the legislative body.” In addition, the City’s Comprehensive Financial Policy, Item 5.1 Accounting Standards indicates the City’s accounting and financial reporting systems shall be maintained in conformance with all state and federal laws.
• Month ending January 31, 2026, reflecting 295 Accounts Payable General Warrant Nos. 95182 through 95476, 40 Automated Clearing House/Electronic Funds Transfer (ACH/EFT) transactions, and 565 payroll-related checks and EFTs for a grand total of $5,480,696.03.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
The City’s Comprehensive Financial Policy, which includes ensuring policies, procedures, and systems represent best practices in financial management, is aligned with requirements referenced in California Government Code, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 41004.

This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
• High Performing Organization by ensuring the City maintains a strong financial position and a high-preforming organization where employees feel a sense of inclusion and belonging.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

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Agenda Item No. 6.C.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
There is no fiscal impact associated with acceptance of the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Monthly Payment Register January 2026
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Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date Description Transaction Amount

95182 01/08/2026 Open PROFESSIONAL SERVICES STAFFING SEP 2025 $ 44,013.73 95183 01/08/2026 Open MAINTENANCE SAFETY SUPPLIES - BOOT COVERS 49.69 95184 01/08/2026 Open UST ANNUAL MONITORING SYSTEM CERT. & SPILL CONTAINER TEST 2,070.00 95185 01/08/2026 Open COPPER LAND PHONE LINE FOR CITY FUNCTIONS 10/12/25-11/11/25 27,777.75 95186 01/08/2026 Open RETIREMENT PLAQUE 417.61
95187 01/08/2026 Open KARATE YOUTH & ADULT DEC 2025 751.80 95188 01/08/2026 Open CITY HALL DIESEL GENERATOR 645.00 95189 01/08/2026 Open PUBLIC HEARINGS NOV 2025 357.00
95190 01/08/2026 Open UNIFORM ITEMS FOR CARLOS 954.37
95191 01/08/2026 Open BUILDING & SAFETY OCT 2025 400.00 95192 01/08/2026 Open PARKING MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN 1,433.75 95193 01/08/2026 Open CAPTAINS EXAM 12,500.00
95194 01/08/2026 Open EBMUD 10/11/25-12/12/25 3,062.69
95195 01/08/2026 Open MASEP IMPROV S1 FALL 2025 1,468.80 95196 01/08/2026 Open STORMWATER SAMPLE TESTING #1 703.00 95197 01/08/2026 Open C4: PM INSPECTION + AIR CLEANER 1,875.38 95198 01/08/2026 Open ADULT BALLET DEC 2025 439.20
95199 01/08/2026 Open STREET SWEEP SPOILS ON 12/2, 12/5, 12/10, 12/12 1,644.16 95200 01/08/2026 Open HOSTING & MAINTENANCE DEC 2025 171.00 95201 01/08/2026 Open STEEL PLATES PURCHASE + ROAD PLATE LIFTING RING 5,937.74 95202 01/08/2026 Open HASEP & MASEP SCIENCE SI 2025 3,681.60 95203 01/08/2026 Open AQUA SUMBA NOV/DEC 2025 441.60
95204 01/08/2026 Open OFFICE SUPPLIES PW 204.50
95205 01/08/2026 Open STA 52 REPAIR 695.00
95206 01/08/2026 Open UNLEADED FUEL 12/19/25 12,242.84
95207 01/08/2026 Open SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE SVC 11/1/25-11/30/25 2,696.64 95208 01/08/2026 Open MAINTENANCE TRUCK M35 -ANNUAL SERVICE 74.10 95209 01/08/2026 Open FRANCHISE FEE STUDY CONSULTING DEC 2025 10,000.00 95210 01/08/2026 Open VOLP PHONE SERVICE FOR CITY STAFFS 12/14/25-1/13/26 2,225.42 95211 01/08/2026 Open HOLIDAY CLAY CLASS NOV-DEC 2025 950.40 95212 01/08/2026 Open XFIT BOOT CAMP NOV 2025 540.60
95213 01/08/2026 Open FAIRMONT CLUBHOUSE COMMUNICATOR PER THE AGREEMENT 10/16/25 2,098.61 95214 01/08/2026 Open POLARA APS UPGRADE CENTRAL & CARLSON 11,970.00 95215 01/08/2026 Open RICHMOND ST & DEL NORTE TOD PROJ NOV 2025 6,353.00 95216 01/08/2026 Open LIBRARY CUSTODIAL SERVICES CALL ON 10/25/2025 8,564.30 95217 01/08/2026 Open ENGINE REPAIR 14,297.53
95218 01/08/2026 Open RENEWABLE DIESEL 12/19/25 13,413.58 95219 01/08/2026 Open MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT JUNE-DEC 2025 130.48 95220 01/08/2026 Open REIMBURSE EMPLOYEE FOR APPROVED TRAINING 500.00 95221 01/08/2026 Open VOLUNTEER GATORS OFFICAL REGISTRATION & BACKGROUND CHECK 123.00 95222 01/08/2026 Open FALL BASKETBALL SEP-OCT 2025 2,184.00 95223 01/09/2026 Open DUE TO PAYROLL DEPOSIT ACCT CLOSED & REJECTED 1/9/2026 9,115.24 95224 01/13/2026 Open PER3 - CALPERS Longterm Care Ins 43.62 95225 01/13/2026 Open MGT1 - FIRE DEPT MGMT GROUP 50.00 95226 01/13/2026 Open MGT2 - SAFETY EMPLYEE MGMT GROUP 436.00 95227 01/13/2026 Open DUE2 - FIRE ASSN DUES CK 675.00
95228 01/13/2026 Open ACCD - Accidental Death & Dismembermt 52.50 95229 01/13/2026 Open DUE1 - POLICE ASSN DUES Accounts Payable POLICE ASSN. 3,554.24 Accounts Payable EL CERRITO PUBLIC SFTY EE MGMT
Accounts Payable FIRE ASSOCIATION
Accounts Payable LIFE INSURANCE OF NORTH AMERICA
Accounts Payable CESMAT, DAVID
Accounts Payable CALPERS LONG TERM CARE PROGRAM
Accounts Payable EL CERRITO FIRE DEPT MGMT GRP
Accounts Payable VAN WYCK, JAMES
Accounts Payable MIDDLETON, REBECCA
Accounts Payable BALL 2THRIVE BASKETBALL LLC
Accounts Payable WALNUT CREEK FORD INC
Accounts Payable WESTERN STATES OIL COMPANY
Accounts Payable OROLOGAS, ALEXANDRA
Accounts Payable ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC
Accounts Payable THEIS ENGINEERING & ASSOCIATES
Accounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICE
Accounts Payable ROSTAD, KIKI
Accounts Payable RUIZ, JOE
Accounts Payable SSD ALARM
Accounts Payable PLAZA AUTO SERVICE INC
Accounts Payable R3 CONSULTING GROUP
Accounts Payable RINGCENTRAL, INC.

Accounts Payable OLIVERO PLUMBING
Accounts Payable PINNACLE PETROLEUM INC
Accounts Payable PLACEWORKS
Accounts Payable MEDINA-ROSS, VERONICA
Accounts Payable MITCHELL, BONNIE
Accounts Payable ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Accounts Payable GOLDEN BEAR TRANSFER STATION
Accounts Payable Green Halo Systems Inc,
Accounts Payable HERC RENTALS INC
Accounts Payable ENTHALPHY ANALYTICAL, LLC
Accounts Payable FLEET MANAGEMENTHOLDINGS, LLC
Accounts Payable GABRIEL, BARBARA, A.

Accounts Payable DONNOE & ASSOCIATES
Accounts Payable EBMUD
Accounts Payable ENGBERG, GERI
Accounts Payable CINTAS CORPORATION #054 UNIFORMS
Accounts Payable DATA TICKET, INC.

Accounts Payable Dixon Resources Unlimited
Accounts Payable BALTZ, LEONARD
Accounts Payable BAY AREA AIR QUALITY MGMT DIST
Accounts Payable BAY AREA NEWS GROUP EAST BAY
Accounts Payable ARMOUR PETROLEUM SERVICE & EQUIPMENT CORP Accounts Payable AT&T DW HOLDINGS, INC
Accounts Payable BADGE FRAME, INC.

AP-AP Check - Accounts Payable Checking Accoun
Check
Accounts Payable 4LEAF, INC.

Accounts Payable AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 1/1/2026 - To Payment Date: 1/31/2026 Source Payee Name
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Number Date Status Void Reason
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Payment Register
From Payment Date: 1/1/2026 - To Payment Date: 1/31/2026 Source Payee Name
95230 01/13/2026 Open DUE3 - EC PRO FIREFIGHTERS DUES 290.00 95231 01/13/2026 Open COPE - VOLUNTARY COPE DEDUCTION* 1,938.82 95232 01/13/2026 Open PAR - PARS - ARS 457* 3,081.42
95233 01/15/2026 Open PER3 - CALPERS Longterm Care Ins 43.62 95234 01/15/2026 Open DEN1 - Dental 1* 18,440.96
95235 01/15/2026 Open DUE4 - UNION LOCAL 1230 5,979.00
95236 01/15/2026 Open K1 - Kaiser 1* 278,197.07
95237 01/15/2026 Open LEGL - PRE-PAID LEGAL SRVC 124.60 95238 01/15/2026 Open LIFE - Supp Life Insu. Invo#: 920-44401_January 2026 13,019.96 95239 01/15/2026 Open FHEA - Fire Health Savings Acct 17,650.00 95240 01/15/2026 Open COPE - VOLUNTARY COPE DEDUCTION* 1,907.20 95241 01/15/2026 Open PAR - PARS - ARS 457* 1,513.97
95242 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 30.00 95243 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 60.00 95244 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 15.00 95245 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 75.00 95246 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 150.00 95247 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 45.00 95248 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 90.00 95249 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 75.00 95250 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 30.00 95251 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 75.00 95252 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 75.00 95253 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 240.00 95254 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 75.00 95255 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 30.00 95256 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 30.00 95257 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 30.00 95258 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 15.00 95259 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 75.00 95260 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 45.00 95261 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 135.00 95262 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 75.00 95263 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 15.00 95264 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 90.00 95265 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 90.00 95266 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 120.00 95267 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 75.00 95268 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 375.00 95269 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 135.00 95270 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 15.00 95271 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 60.00 95272 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 15.00 95273 01/15/2026 Open OVERTIME MEALS JULY25-JAN2026 75.00 95274 01/15/2026 Open GYM MEMBERSHIPS NOV 2025 791.78
95275 01/15/2026 Open SUPPLIES FOR FINANCE 146.86
95276 01/15/2026 Open PROPANE FOR FORKLIFTS 12/8 + 12/16/25 1,348.01 95277 01/15/2026 Open USED MOTOR OIL RECYCLING 12/11/25 459.00 95278 01/15/2026 Open RECYCL TRUCK CNG SVCS 1,742.66
95279 01/15/2026 Open INTERPRETATION SVCS -TEST CALL CM OFFICE 0.85 Accounts Payable ASBURY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Accounts Payable AUTOTEK CNG SERVICES
Accounts Payable AVANTPAGE INC.

Accounts Payable 24 HOUR FITNESS USA, LLC
Accounts Payable AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

Accounts Payable AMERIGAS PROPANE INC
Accounts Payable Williams, Dominique
Accounts Payable WINTERS, CHRISTOPHER
Accounts Payable ZHAO, ZITIAN
Accounts Payable TANG, GILBERT
Accounts Payable TRAC, RYAN, L.

Accounts Payable WENTWORTH, DAVID
Accounts Payable RIZZO, JAMES
Accounts Payable SEPE, WILLIAM
Accounts Payable SREEKANTHAN, PRAVEEN
Accounts Payable PORTILLO, PATRICK
Accounts Payable RAMOS-BANALES, ALICIA
Accounts Payable REYNOLDS, RYAN
Accounts Payable OLIVIERI, MICHAEL
Accounts Payable PERALES, EDWARD, J.

Accounts Payable PORTILLO, JOANNA
Accounts Payable MA, SANG
Accounts Payable MEJIA, JUAN
Accounts Payable MIRANDA, LESLY
Accounts Payable KARKI, RAVI
Accounts Payable KATANSKI, ALEXANDER
Accounts Payable LEONE, AARON
Accounts Payable HASHIMOTO, KENNETH, J.

Accounts Payable HERNANDEZ, DANIELLE
Accounts Payable HUBBS, SIDNEY
Accounts Payable COOPER, PAUL
Accounts Payable ELLIOTT, MARIELLE
Accounts Payable HABASH, GEORGE
Accounts Payable CEJA, VERONICA
Accounts Payable CHAND, NIRAJAN
Accounts Payable CHOUDJA, PATRICK
Accounts Payable U.S. BANK - INSTITUTIONAL TRUST - W REGION Accounts Payable BLUEFORD, EMILE
Accounts Payable BROSAS, DONOVAN
Accounts Payable MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITY
Accounts Payable NATIONWIDE TRUST COMPANY, FSB
Accounts Payable SEIU LOCAL 1021
Accounts Payable IAFF LOCAL 1230
Accounts Payable KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN
Accounts Payable LEGALSHIELD
Accounts Payable U.S. BANK - INSTITUTIONAL TRUST - W REGION Accounts Payable CALPERS LONG TERM CARE PROGRAM
Accounts Payable HEALTH CARE DENTAL TRUST
Accounts Payable PRO FIREFIGHTERS ASSN DUES
Accounts Payable SEIU LOCAL 1021
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Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 1/1/2026 - To Payment Date: 1/31/2026 Source Payee Name
95280 01/15/2026 Open 2025 SURFACE SEAL PROJ - CONSTRUCTION PHASE NOV 2025 6,959.50 95281 01/15/2026 Open BWC SUBSCRIPTION 157,120.08
95282 01/15/2026 Open AWARD 176.70
95283 01/15/2026 Open FALL BASKETBALL OCT-DEC 2025 2,016.00 95284 01/15/2026 Open RECYCLING CENTER ANNUAL FIRE SPRINKLER INSPECT. ON 1/7/26 1,760.00 95285 01/15/2026 Open GRANT WRITING & ADVOCACY SVCS DEC 2025 6,500.00 95286 01/15/2026 Open UNIFORM ITEM FOR C. HERNANDEZ 1,747.99 95287 01/15/2026 Open ANNUAL FLOOR + CARPET CLEANING RECYCL CTR 21,565.00 95288 01/15/2026 Open MIXED PAPER + HDPE PLASTIC RECYCLING NOV 2025 384.86 95289 01/15/2026 Open TELECOMMS 465.00
95290 01/15/2026 Open MARKETING 11/2/25-11/29/25 97.50
95291 01/15/2026 Open HAZMAT CLEANUP 520.00
95292 01/15/2026 Open FALL FASEP 2025 1,260.00
95293 01/15/2026 Open DISABILITY ACCESS & EDU FEE FOR Q4 2025 118.40 95294 01/15/2026 Open EBMUD 10/29/25-1/2/26 2,331.99
95295 01/15/2026 Open ELEVATOR KIT FOR FD 671.64
95296 01/15/2026 Open FORENSICS 11/1/25-11/30/25 4,878.20 95297 01/15/2026 Open ARMORED TRANSPORTATION SVCS JAN 2026 311.16 95298 01/15/2026 Open DEL NORTE TOD PROJECT NOV 2025 67,694.23 95299 01/15/2026 Open STREET SWEEP SPOILS ON 12/17/25 & 12/19/25 501.22 95300 01/15/2026 Open GYMNASTICS NOV-DEC 2025 5,032.00
95301 01/15/2026 Open OFF-SITE RECORDS STORAGE AND SERVICES 11/25/25 - 12/19/25 681.61 95302 01/15/2026 Open OPEN CERAMICS DEC 2025 327.60
95303 01/15/2026 Open HATHA YOGA DEC 2025 738.00
95304 01/15/2026 Open HASEP KASSIRER SPORTS FALL 2025 3,969.00 95305 01/15/2026 Open CHOLORINE 12/17/25 2,052.61
95306 01/15/2026 Open FD VESTS 10,093.90
95307 01/15/2026 Open COLOR INK/TONER FOR HP PRINTER IN RECYCL 944.62 95308 01/15/2026 Open PPE GLOVES 77.52
95309 01/15/2026 Open CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROCESSING OCT 2025 29,160.45 95310 01/15/2026 Open PROFESSIONAL SVCS 1/1/26-3/31/26 5,964.17 95311 01/15/2026 Open OFFICE SUPPLIES PD 537.90
95312 01/15/2026 Open DOORHANGERS 148.84
95313 01/15/2026 Open SOLID WASTE CONSULTING SVCS AUG 2025 3,320.00 95314 01/15/2026 Open FASEP MIXED MEDIA ARTS S1 2025 2,692.80 95315 01/15/2026 Open NEW LOCKS/KEYS HANA GARDENS 202.05 95316 01/15/2026 Open WOMEN'S WORKOUT DEC 2025 720.00
95317 01/15/2026 Open AGENCY REVIEW & BIDDING SVCS SUPPORT 12/1/25-12/31/25 3,666.00 95318 01/15/2026 Open MONTHLY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DEC 2025 26,388.50 95319 01/15/2026 Open XFIT BOOT CAMP DEC 2025 435.60
95320 01/15/2026 Open STORM DRAIN MASTER PLAN 5,327.50
95321 01/15/2026 Open SESAC LICENSE RENEWAL 1/1/26-12/31/26 1,278.00 95322 01/15/2026 Open FALL 2025 SEWING & TEXTILE CLASSES 11/17-12/12 1,465.20 95323 01/15/2026 Open STRENGTH & BALANCE DEC 2025 1,026.00 95324 01/15/2026 Open ACADEMY TRAINING USTICK 5/9-10/31/25 4,189.00 95325 01/15/2026 Open TRANSCRIPTION 437.47
95326 01/15/2026 Open TS & SL MAINTENANCE & RESPONSE DEC 2025 22,152.10 95327 01/15/2026 Open WASTE DISPOSAL JAN 2026 1,146.27
95328 01/15/2026 Open OIL CHANGE + FILTERS 250.71
95329 01/15/2026 Open DEC SERVICES 3,600.00
Accounts Payable Tecknica Auto, Inc.

Accounts Payable TWO BROTHERS POOL & SPA, INC
Accounts Payable SPEAKWRITE LLC
Accounts Payable ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC
Accounts Payable STERICYCLE, INC.

Accounts Payable SHABABO, TRACEY, ELISE
Accounts Payable SHAHKAR, MEHRAN
Accounts Payable SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING Accounts Payable RUIZ, JOE
Accounts Payable Schaaf & Wheeler, Consulting Civil Engineers Inc.

Accounts Payable SESAC, INC.

Accounts Payable RIVERA, NICOLE
Accounts Payable Rogers Stringer & McClelland, Inc.

Accounts Payable RUBICON ENTERPRISES INC
Accounts Payable R3 CONSULTING GROUP
Accounts Payable REEVES, KATY
Accounts Payable REX KEY & SECURITY
Accounts Payable NBS
Accounts Payable ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Accounts Payable PREMIER GRAPHICS
Accounts Payable LD PRODUCTS
Accounts Payable Med-Tech Resource LLC
Accounts Payable NAPA RECYCLING & WASTE SERVICES, LLC
Accounts Payable KASSIRER ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
Accounts Payable KNORR SYSTEMS, INC.

Accounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONS
Accounts Payable IRON MOUNTAIN
Accounts Payable JAFFE, SCOT
Accounts Payable JONES, HIROMI
Accounts Payable GHIRARDELLI ASSOCIATES
Accounts Payable GOLDEN BEAR TRANSFER STATION
Accounts Payable GRAUL, BELINDA
Accounts Payable FIRST DUE ELEVATOR RESCUE
Accounts Payable FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION
Accounts Payable GARDA CL WEST,INC.

Accounts Payable DIPRIMA, LISA
Accounts Payable DIVISION OF STATE ARCHITECT
Accounts Payable EBMUD
Accounts Payable COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
Accounts Payable CPS HR CONSULTING
Accounts Payable CRIME SCENE CLEANERS, INC.

Accounts Payable CINTAS CORPORATION #054 UNIFORMS
Accounts Payable COIT
Accounts Payable COMMUNITY CONSERVATION CENTERS, INC.

Accounts Payable BALL 2THRIVE BASKETBALL LLC
Accounts Payable BATTALION ONE FIRE PROTECTION
Accounts Payable CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP INC.

Accounts Payable AVILA PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Accounts Payable AXON ENTERPRISE, INC.

Accounts Payable BADGE FRAME, INC.
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Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 1/1/2026 - To Payment Date: 1/31/2026 Source Payee Name
95330 01/15/2026 Open AH1 KEYS 1,402.43
95331 01/15/2026 Open JANITORIAL SERVICES 7,977.65
95332 01/15/2026 Open GATE SUPPLIES FOR RECYCL 917.18
95333 01/15/2026 Open MASEP DRAMA S1 2025 3,127.80
95334 01/15/2026 Open MILEAGE AND MEAL REIMBURSEMENT 12/01/25-12/31/25 1,244.76 95335 01/15/2026 Open MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR CC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 1/7/26 68.60 95336 01/15/2026 Open MILEAGE AND MEAL REIMBURSEMENT 12/1/25-12/31/25 1,220.12 95337 01/15/2026 Open MILEAGE AND MEAL REIMBURSEMENT 12/01/25-12/31/25 1,260.16 95338 01/15/2026 Open MILEAGE AND MEAL REIMBURSEMENT 12/01/25-12/31/25 1,275.56 95339 01/15/2026 Open CLUBHOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND 12/17/2025 282.00 95340 01/15/2026 Open CAPOEIRA SEPT-OCT 2025 1,072.80
95341 01/22/2026 Open PROFESSIONAL SERVICES STAFFING NOV 2025 29,830.56 95342 01/22/2026 Open PUBLIC TREE MAINTENANCE SVCS 54,533.26 95343 01/22/2026 Open USED MOTOR OIL RECYCLING 12/30/25 153.00 95344 01/22/2026 Open 2025 ACCESS MODIFICATION DESIGN NOV 2025 27,227.50 95345 01/22/2026 Open PUBLIC HEARINGS DEC 2025 1,134.24 95346 01/22/2026 Open CBSC FEES FY26 Q2 1,137.60
95347 01/22/2026 Open CHILDCARE TEMP 176.00
95348 01/22/2026 Open RANGE FEES 1,674.00
95349 01/22/2026 Open CAD JAN 2026 75,719.17
95350 01/22/2026 Open SUBSCRIPTION LICENSE & MAINTENANCE 11/1/25-10/31/26 22,106.85 95351 01/22/2026 Open MIXED PAPER + HDPE RECYCLING 12/25 441.03 95352 01/22/2026 Open COCO GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM PARTNER 01/26-06/26 1,334.00 95353 01/22/2026 Open COPWARE SUBSCRIPTION 03/26-02/27 815.00 95354 01/22/2026 Open SHREDDING SVCS 99.71
95355 01/22/2026 Open BUILDING & SAFETY NOV 2025 400.00 95356 01/22/2026 Open HASEP S1 DANCE SEP-DEC 2025 1,152.00 95357 01/22/2026 Open NEW TIRES 605.34
95358 01/22/2026 Open STREET SWEEPING DEC 2025 9,172.95 95359 01/22/2026 Open EBMUD 11/4/25-1/8/26 9,285.07
95360 01/22/2026 Open ED2GO ONLINE CLASS DEC 2025 109.00 95361 01/22/2026 Open CAFE COSTA SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION REIMB NOV 2025 503.00 95362 01/22/2026 Open STORMWATER SAMPLE TESTING 743.00
95363 01/22/2026 Open C3: AIR CLEANER + REGEN + GAUGES 35,486.10 95364 01/22/2026 Open OPEN CERAMICS MON EVENING DEC 2025 824.80 95365 01/22/2026 Open MRP TRASH LOAD COMPLIANCE SUPPORT DEC 2025 8,158.00 95366 01/22/2026 Open HOUSING FUND SEPT 2025 3,358.00
95367 01/22/2026 Open CAR WASH 37.98
95368 01/22/2026 Open HOSTING & MAINTENANCE JAN 2026 171.00 95369 01/22/2026 Open LIBRARY OWNER'S REP SERVICES DEC 2025 15,240.90 95370 01/22/2026 Open CENTRAL PARK SERVICE 1/6/26-2/22/26 241.05 95371 01/22/2026 Open C4: TIRES + LABOR 643.60
95372 01/22/2026 Open SPONSORSHIP 2026 BRINGING BACK THE NATIVE GARDEN TOUR 1,500.00 95373 01/22/2026 Open HVAC 12/29/2025 2,934.20
95374 01/22/2026 Open MRP 3.0 COMPLIANCE WORK 463.93
95375 01/22/2026 Open AIKIDO DEC 2025 318.00
95376 01/22/2026 Open TURNOUT CLEANER 12/8/25 23,114.66 95377 01/22/2026 Open OPEN CERAMICS + INTRO TO HANDBUILDING DEC 2025 327.60 95378 01/22/2026 Open ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES 12,383.00
95379 01/22/2026 Open Accounts Payable MANQUEROS, MARK, MARCOS YOUTH TENNIS CLASSES NOV-DEC 2025 8,849.75 Accounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONS
Accounts Payable LACK, CHRIS
Accounts Payable LEAGUE OF CALIF.CITIES
Accounts Payable KEL-AIRE
Accounts Payable KENNEDY AND ASSOCIATES
Accounts Payable KI RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Accounts Payable HONEY BUCKET
Accounts Payable J & O'S COMMERCIAL TIRE CENTER
Accounts Payable KATHY KRAMER CONSULTING
Accounts Payable GRAND PRIX CAR WASH
Accounts Payable Green Halo Systems Inc,
Accounts Payable Griffin Structures, Inc.

Accounts Payable FUJIWARA, PATTY
Accounts Payable GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC.

Accounts Payable GOLDFARB & LIPMAN LLP
Accounts Payable EHSD-CC SENIOR NUTRITION
Accounts Payable ENTHALPHY ANALYTICAL, LLC
Accounts Payable FLEET MANAGEMENTHOLDINGS, LLC
Accounts Payable EAST BAY SANITARY CO. INC.

Accounts Payable EBMUD
Accounts Payable EDUCATION TO GO
Accounts Payable DATA TICKET, INC.

Accounts Payable DIGITAL DREAMERS STEAM ACADEMY
Accounts Payable DON'S TIRE SERVICE, INC.

Accounts Payable CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVICES
Accounts Payable COPWARE, INC.

Accounts Payable CORODATA SHREDDING INC.

Accounts Payable CITY OF RICHMOND
Accounts Payable CLEAR GOV INC.

Accounts Payable COMMUNITY CONSERVATION CENTERS, INC.

Accounts Payable CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION Accounts Payable CHILDCARE CAREERS, LLC
Accounts Payable CITY OF FAIRFIELD
Accounts Payable ASBURY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Accounts Payable AVILA PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Accounts Payable BAY AREA NEWS GROUP EAST BAY
Accounts Payable JADSON SOUZA DE JESUS
Accounts Payable 4LEAF, INC.

Accounts Payable A PLUS TREE, LLC
Accounts Payable KIM, DANIEL
Accounts Payable SAEPHAN, MATTHEW
Accounts Payable FLORES MORI, PAOLA
Accounts Payable Baca, Marco
Accounts Payable COLEMAN, A'SHANTI
Accounts Payable DADUL, JIGME
Accounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICE
Accounts Payable WILLIAM D. WHITE CO., INC.

Accounts Payable WILLIAMS, LEWIS
Accounts Payable U.S. SECURITY SUPPLY, INC.
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Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 1/1/2026 - To Payment Date: 1/31/2026 Source Payee Name
95380 01/22/2026 Open FAIRMONT CLUBHOUSE PEST CONTROL SVS DEC 2025 610.00 95381 01/22/2026 Open UNMET LIABILITY DEDUCTIBLE 12/2025 2,689.55 95382 01/22/2026 Open DRY CLEANING DEC 2025 391.20
95383 01/22/2026 Open SCANDINAVIAN FOLK DANCING DEC 2025 100.80 95384 01/22/2026 Open OFFICE SUPPLIES PD 75.00
95385 01/22/2026 Open CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES NOV 2025 2,557.23 95386 01/22/2026 Open FUEL FOR CNG PICKUP TRUCK 12/25 36.88 95387 01/22/2026 Open PRINTING & BINDING RRIP FORMS 370.44 95388 01/22/2026 Open SOLID WASTE CONSULTING SVCS DEC 2025 680.00 95389 01/22/2026 Open CITY COUNCIL RETREAT PREP DEC 2025 5,250.00 95390 01/22/2026 Open ZUMBA DEC 2025 3,083.70
95391 01/22/2026 Open CITY COUNCIL (LABOR) 11/25/25-12/31/25 11,126.91 95392 01/22/2026 Open OPEN CERAMICS MON AFTER DEC 2025 421.20 95393 01/22/2026 Open LAP POOL CONCEPTUAL DESIGN APR 2025 8,000.00 95394 01/22/2026 Open MONTHLY PARK LANDSCAPE MAINT. DEC 2025 14,276.86 95395 01/22/2026 Open HARDING CLUBHOUSE SERVICE CALL FOR MAINT DEC 2025 1,837.80 95396 01/22/2026 Open FINGERPRINTING DEC 2025 852.00
95397 01/22/2026 Open FAMILY MUSIC & MOVEMENT FALL 2025 420.00 95398 01/22/2026 Open ALP & COMMDEV MIGRATION PROJECT 2,700.00 95399 01/22/2026 Open 2020 FORD COILS + WATER PUMP + BELTS 5,046.42 95400 01/22/2026 Open HASEP 3 O' CLOCK ROCK OCT-NOV 2025 S1 2,652.00 95401 01/22/2026 Open ARCH/ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW SERVICES NOV 2025NOV 2025 60,725.00 95402 01/22/2026 Open COMMUNITY CENTER FRONT DOOR REPAIR 510.00 95403 01/22/2026 Open CCTA SMART SIGNALS DEC 2025 2,556.25 95404 01/22/2026 Voided Duplicate Payment 02/11/2026 3,127.80 95405 01/22/2026 Open TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR FALL 2025 SEMESTER PER MOU 2,500.00 95406 01/22/2026 Open LUNCH - RED DOT PISTOL FOR DEC 10-11 2025 16.00 95407 01/22/2026 Open REAL PROPERTY TAX REBATE FOR 1720 WESLEY AVE 4,520.00 95408 01/22/2026 Open RETURN OF SEIZED PROPERTY CASE #24-1047 429.00 95409 01/22/2026 Open FACILITY DEPOSIT 525.75
95410 01/22/2026 Open CANCEL PERMIT REFUND 649.00
95411 01/22/2026 Open RELEASE OF BONDS -JAN 2026 5,835.00 95412 01/22/2026 Open RELEASE OF BONDS -JAN 2026 41,356.01 95413 01/22/2026 Open RELEASE OF BONDS -JAN 2026 1,945.00 95414 01/22/2026 Open RELEASE OF BONDS -JAN 2026 3,392.00 95415 01/22/2026 Open RELEASE OF BONDS -JAN 2026 4,674.00 95416 01/22/2026 Open RELEASE OF BONDS -JAN 2026 3,392.00 95417 01/22/2026 Open RELEASE OF BONDS -JAN 2026 847.00 95418 01/29/2026 Open HOLSTERS 4,954.64
95419 01/29/2026 Open MEDICAL SUPPLIES -OXYGEN 317.96
95420 01/29/2026 Open FIXTURE - THERMOSTAT 147.18
95421 01/29/2026 Open USED MOTOR OIL RECYCLING 1/8/2026 153.00 95422 01/29/2026 Open GREENER EL CERRITO NEWSLETTER WINTER 25-26 VOL45 965.75 95423 01/29/2026 Open GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLIES 112.43
95424 01/29/2026 Open MEDICAL SUPPLIES 1,689.42
95425 01/29/2026 Open BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION- SAHAGUN 1,850.00 95426 01/29/2026 Open CORP YARD UNIFORMS WEEKLY RENTALS 560.46 95427 01/29/2026 Open SERVICE DELIVERY STUDY DEVELOPMENT DEC 2025 12,659.47 95428 01/29/2026 Open ANNUAL SWIM CENTER HEALTH PERMIT 2026-2027 5,151.00 95429 01/29/2026 Open SHREDDING SVCS DEC 2025 180.63
Accounts Payable CITYGATE ASSOCIATES, LLC
Accounts Payable CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVICES
Accounts Payable CORODATA SHREDDING INC.

Accounts Payable BOUNDTREE MEDICAL LLC
Accounts Payable CARROLL, JAMES
Accounts Payable CINTAS CORPORATION #054 UNIFORMS
Accounts Payable ASBURY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Accounts Payable BEND MAILING
Accounts Payable BLAISDELL'S BUSINESS PRODUCTS
Accounts Payable ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS
Accounts Payable AIRGAS USA, LLC
Accounts Payable AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

Accounts Payable Nakamura, Sean
Accounts Payable Nakamura, Sean
Accounts Payable Powers, Kelly
Accounts Payable PG&E
Accounts Payable SEWER WORKS, INC
Accounts Payable WARD CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Accounts Payable NODAL, MARGARITA
Accounts Payable PERMIT SERVICES
Accounts Payable EVEREST PLUMBING & DRAIN
Accounts Payable KATANSKI, ALEXANDER
Accounts Payable COLMENARES, SERAFIN
Accounts Payable JOHNSON , GLACIER
Accounts Payable W-TRANS INC
Accounts Payable WILLIAMS, LEWIS
Accounts Payable DAWSON, ANTHONY
Accounts Payable THREE O'CLOCK ROCK LLC
Accounts Payable TRB AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

Accounts Payable UNITED CALIFORNIA ACCESS & SECURITY
Accounts Payable SULLIVAN, KATHERINE
Accounts Payable SUPERION, LLC
Accounts Payable Tecknica Auto, Inc.

Accounts Payable RUBICON ENTERPRISES INC
Accounts Payable SSD ALARM
Accounts Payable STATE OF CA DEPT OF JUSTICE
Accounts Payable REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP
Accounts Payable RILE, KATHRYN
Accounts Payable Rogers Stringer & McClelland, Inc.

Accounts Payable R3 CONSULTING GROUP
Accounts Payable RAFTELIS
Accounts Payable RAMOS, STEPHANIE, R
Accounts Payable PAYMENTUS CORPORATION
Accounts Payable PG&E
Accounts Payable PREMIER GRAPHICS
Accounts Payable NORGE CLEANERS
Accounts Payable NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SPELMANSLAG
Accounts Payable ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Accounts Payable MORTON'S URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT
Accounts Payable MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITY
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Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 1/1/2026 - To Payment Date: 1/31/2026 Source Payee Name
95430 01/29/2026 Open HAZMAT CLEANUP 1/11/26 130.00
95431 01/29/2026 Voided/
R i
Incorrect Address 02/20/2026 18,000.00
95432 01/29/2026 Open 2 NEW TIRES 980.12
95433 01/29/2026 Open EBMUD 10/29/25-1/2/26 563.85
95434 01/29/2026 Open FD UNIFORM 265.15
95435 01/29/2026 Open EL CERRITO 2025 ACCESS MODIFICATIONS PROJ 11/30/25 142,824.38 95436 01/29/2026 Open RELEASE OF BONDS - JAN 2026 3,392.00 95437 01/29/2026 Open C3: SIDE WALL ASSEMBLY 1,420.19
95438 01/29/2026 Open DEL NORTE TOD PROJECT DEC 2025 66,511.24 95439 01/29/2026 Open STREET SWEEP SPOILS ON 1/2, 1/8 & 1/12 3,346.56 95440 01/29/2026 Open HOUSING LEGAL SVCS OCT 2025 12,994.00 95441 01/29/2026 Open GRIFFIN PERFORMANCE ADULT & YOUTH FALL 2025 3,393.60 95442 01/29/2026 Open VEHICLE SUPPLIES FD 2,667.01
95443 01/29/2026 Open OFF-SITE RECORDS STORAGE AND SERVICES 752.54 95444 01/29/2026 Open EMS CALL REVIEW DEC 2025 2,100.00 95445 01/29/2026 Open CO2 1/12/26 201.65
95446 01/29/2026 Open FD UNIFORM 961.02
95447 01/29/2026 Open AQUA ZUMBA JAN 2025 144.90
95448 01/29/2026 Open OFFICE SUPPLIES REC 575.31
95449 01/29/2026 Open COMMUNITY CENTER GENERATOR MINOR SERVICE 11/7/25 1,562.50 95450 01/29/2026 Open 2013 FORD PATROL CAL TOW 183.18
95451 01/29/2026 Open STAFF AUGMENTATION NOV 2025 550.00 95452 01/29/2026 Open DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID 606.10
95453 01/29/2026 Open ARLINGTON CLUBHOUSE ALARM SVCS FEB 2026 914.05 95454 01/29/2026 Open OFFICE SUPPLIES FD 592.03
95455 01/29/2026 Open SWIM CENTER PROJECT DEC 2025 23,705.00 95456 01/29/2026 Open TALENTNOOK ASEP FALL 2025 9,860.40 95457 01/29/2026 Open TRAINING SOFTWARE ANNUALLY 7,252.09 95458 01/29/2026 Open 2012 FORD OIL CHANGE + BRAKES + FILTERS 2,249.70 95459 01/29/2026 Open 7FGU25 FORKLIFT SVCS 505.91
95460 01/29/2026 Open BUILDING SUPPLIES FD 172.93
95461 01/29/2026 Open COMMUNITY CENTER HARDWOOD FLR REPAIR 15,200.00 95462 01/29/2026 Open STRONG MOTION INSTRUM. FEE W/PERMIT FY26 Q2 963.11 95463 01/29/2026 Open TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR FALL 2025 SEMESTER PER MOU 2,500.00 95464 01/29/2026 Open DEL NORTE TOD COMPLETE STREETS IMPROV 11/21/25-12/20/25 421,560.27 95465 01/29/2026 Open ICI SA TRAINING COURSE 1/5-1/9/26 IN MONTEREY 298.57 95466 01/29/2026 Open TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR FALL 2025 SEMESTER PER MOU 2,375.37 95467 01/29/2026 Open 2026 ANNUAL HRC MLK PARADA & EVENT SUPPLIES PURCHASED 444.50 95468 01/29/2026 Open PER3 - CALPERS Longterm Care Ins 52.30 95469 01/29/2026 Open MGT1 - FIRE DEPT MGMT GROUP 50.00 95470 01/29/2026 Open MGT2 - SAFETY EMPLYEE MGMT GROUP 436.00 95471 01/29/2026 Open DUE2 - FIRE ASSN DUES CK 675.00
95472 01/29/2026 Open ACCD - Accidental Death & Dismembermt 52.50 95473 01/29/2026 Open DUE1 - POLICE ASSN DUES 3,554.24
95474 01/29/2026 Open DUE3 - EC PRO FIREFIGHTERS DUES 287.89 95475 01/29/2026 Open COPE - VOLUNTARY COPE DEDUCTION* 1,963.39 95476 01/29/2026 Open PAR - PARS - ARS 457* 3,509.10
$ 2,342,775.44

3576 01/12/2026 Open PE CM PEPRA - PERS CM PEPRA* $ 207,787.62 EFT
Accounts Payable P E R S
Accounts Payable SEIU LOCAL 1021
Accounts Payable U.S. BANK - INSTITUTIONAL TRUST - W REGION Type Check Totals: 295 Transactions
Accounts Payable LIFE INSURANCE OF NORTH AMERICA
Accounts Payable POLICE ASSN.

Accounts Payable PRO FIREFIGHTERS ASSN DUES
Accounts Payable EL CERRITO FIRE DEPT MGMT GRP
Accounts Payable EL CERRITO PUBLIC SFTY EE MGMT
Accounts Payable FIRE ASSOCIATION
Accounts Payable MUELLER, PUJA
Accounts Payable LEVESQUE, RENEE
Accounts Payable CALPERS LONG TERM CARE PROGRAM
Accounts Payable CARRION, DAMIEN
Accounts Payable GHILOTTI BROS, INC
Accounts Payable MA, SANG
Accounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICE
Accounts Payable WEST COAST FLOOR COMPANY
Accounts Payable CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
Accounts Payable TARGET SOLUTIONS LEARNING, LLC
Accounts Payable Tecknica Auto, Inc.

Accounts Payable Total Industries
Accounts Payable STAPLES
Accounts Payable SWINERTON MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING
Accounts Payable TALENTNOOK INC.

Accounts Payable PAKPOUR CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

Accounts Payable S.P. AUTOMOTIVE
Accounts Payable SSD ALARM
Accounts Payable ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Accounts Payable ODYSSEY POWER CORPORATION
Accounts Payable OLIVER'S TOW INC.

Accounts Payable KNORR SYSTEMS, INC.

Accounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONS
Accounts Payable MITCHELL, BONNIE
Accounts Payable HI-TECH INC.

Accounts Payable IRON MOUNTAIN
Accounts Payable KENNEDY, GREG, C
Accounts Payable GOLDEN BEAR TRANSFER STATION
Accounts Payable GOLDFARB & LIPMAN LLP
Accounts Payable GRIFFIN PERFORMANCE JUDO LLC
Accounts Payable FCS STRIPING,SEALING & PAVING
Accounts Payable FLEET MANAGEMENTHOLDINGS, LLC
Accounts Payable GHIRARDELLI ASSOCIATES
Accounts Payable EBMUD
Accounts Payable ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO.

Accounts Payable FBD VANGUARD CONSTRUCTION, INC
Accounts Payable CRIME SCENE CLEANERS, INC.

Accounts Payable DARIUS LABS INC
Accounts Payable DON'S TIRE SERVICE, INC.
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Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 1/1/2026 - To Payment Date: 1/31/2026 Source Payee Name
3579 01/12/2026 Open PERS-SEIU PEPRA - PERS-SEIU PEPRA Tier 2* 33.91 3580 01/09/2026 Open Payroll Deduction 2,227.84
3581 01/09/2026 Open CA - CA Tax 57,057.40
3582 01/09/2026 Open FED - Fed Tax* 218,940.12
3583 01/09/2026 Open ICM1 - ICMA-457 #300530 FLAT DOLLAR* 69,275.02 3584 01/09/2026 Open PE1% - PERS SEIU* 232,567.00
3585 01/23/2026 Open Payroll Deduction 2,509.38
3586 01/23/2026 Open CA - CA Tax 43,786.60
3587 01/23/2026 Open FED - Fed Tax* 181,507.32
3588 01/23/2026 Open ICM1 - ICMA-457 #300530 FLAT DOLLAR* 67,190.64 3589 01/23/2026 Open PE CM PEPRA - PERS CM PEPRA* 210,638.26 3590 01/13/2026 Open CALPERS REPLACEMENT BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION 2026 954.84 3591 01/06/2026 Open 2017 COP BOND DEBT PAYMENT JAN 2026 457,773.42 3592 01/16/2026 Open REC DEPT SALES & USE TAX Q4 2025 181.00 3593 01/14/2026 Open UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK MAINTENANCE 2025 1,349.00 3594 01/21/2026 Open PG&E 12/02/25-01/02/26 23,090.85
3595 01/06/2026 Open PURCHASE POWER PASTAGE CL PYMT DEC 25 900.00 3596 01/21/2026 Open PG&E 12/01/25-12/31/25 43,520.34
3597 01/27/2026 Open PGE 12/8/25-1/6/26 48.99
3598 01/27/2026 Open PG&E 12/06/25-01/06/26 38.23
3599 01/26/2026 Open 23 CHEVROLET TAHOE SPECIAL SERVICE VEHICLES WITH UPFITTING JAN26 4,907.41 3600 01/26/2026 Open STRYKER EQUIPMENT/ SVC LEASE AGRMNT JAN 2026 6,308.59 3601 01/27/2026 Open CALCARD JAN 2026 PAYMENT 44,840.91 3602 01/29/2026 Open SUTTER HEALTH PLAN -FEB 2026 PAYMENT 32,894.00 3603 01/31/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - DEC2025 836.25 3604 01/31/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - DEC2025 60.96 3605 01/31/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - DEC2025 559.44 3606 01/31/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - DEC2025 123.07 3607 01/31/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - DEC2025 532.67 3608 01/31/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - DEC2025 38.38 3609 01/31/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - DEC2025 38.37 3610 01/31/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - DEC2025 38.40 3611 01/31/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - DEC2025 40.04 3612 01/31/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - DEC2025 23.90 3613 01/31/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - DEC2025 34.90 3614 01/31/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - DEC2025 20.00 3615 01/31/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - DEC2025 5,786.71 3616 01/31/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - DEC2025 2,041.35 3617 01/31/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - DEC2025 11,157.14 $ 1,931,660.27

All Status Count
Open 333 $ 4,253,307.91
Reconciled -
Voided 2
Stopped -
Total 335 $ 4,274,435.71

All Status Count Transaction Amount

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

PAYROLL
21,127.80
-
Transaction Amount
-
AP-AP Check - Accounts Payable Checking Accoun Totals
Accounts Payable CARDCONNECT
Accounts Payable CARDCONNECT
Type EFT Totals: 40 Transactions
Accounts Payable AUTHORIZE.NET
Accounts Payable AUTHORIZE.NET
Accounts Payable CARDCONNECT
Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC
Accounts Payable AMEX/AMERICAN EXPRESS
Accounts Payable CLOVER
Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC
Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC
Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC
Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC
Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC
Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC
Accounts Payable U.S. BANK - CORPORATE PAYMENT SYS
Accounts Payable SUTTER HEALTH PLUS
Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC
Accounts Payable PG&E
Accounts Payable KS STATEBANK
Accounts Payable STRYKER CORPORATION
Accounts Payable PITNEY BOWES PURCHASE POWER
Accounts Payable PG&E
Accounts Payable PG&E
Accounts Payable CALIFORNIA DEPT OF TAX & FEE ADMIN (CDTFA) Accounts Payable CALIFORNIA DEPT OF TAX & FEE ADMIN (CDTFA) Accounts Payable PG&E
Accounts Payable P E R S
Accounts Payable CalPERS (CA Public Employees' Retirement System) Accounts Payable U.S. BANK
Accounts Payable EDD - PAYROLL TAX DEPOSIT
Accounts Payable IRS
Accounts Payable MIssionSquare (name chg 03-2021 formerly ICMA) Accounts Payable MIssionSquare (name chg 03-2021 formerly ICMA) Accounts Payable P E R S
Accounts Payable California State Disbursement Unit
Accounts Payable California State Disbursement Unit
Accounts Payable EDD - PAYROLL TAX DEPOSIT
Accounts Payable IRS
Accounts Payable P E R S
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Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date Description Transaction Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 1/1/2026 - To Payment Date: 1/31/2026 Source Payee Name
Open 24
Reconciled 540
Voided 1
Stopped -
Total 565

Total 900
$ 1,206,260.32
GRAND TOTAL $ 5,480,696.03
$ 17,122.93
1,186,660.38
2,477.01
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 6.D.

Date: March 3, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Aissia Ashoori, Housing-Economic Development Manager; Community Development Department
Subject: Economic Development Commitee Appointment

ACTION PROPOSED
Approve an Economic Development Committee recommendation to reappoint Sandra Mayithara, effective March 1, 2026.

Sandra Mayithara has been an El Cerrito resident for 4.5 years and has served on the EDC since 2022. She has an extensive background in finance and working with businesses. Sandra is also an entrepreneur and committed to serving another term on the EDC to support El Cerrito businesses.

The applicant has demonstrated their commitment to economic prosperity which is aligned with the mission of EDC. The Economic Development Committee voted unanimously to recommend the appointment of Mayithara at its special meeting on January 26, 2026. If the City Council approves this recommendation, the number of committee members will be 10 out of a possible membership total of 15, as established by Resolution 2013-66.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
• Livability and Belonging

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
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Agenda Item No. 6.D.

Attachments:

Application(s) on file with the City Clerk
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Agenda Item No. 6.E.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Designating March 7 through March 14, 2026, as Arbor Week WHEREAS, the first documented Arbor Day was held in 1594 in the Spanish village of Mondonedo, and was initiated in America in 1872 by J. Sterling Morton, who proposed that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, being quoted as saying “Other holidays focus upon the past; Arbor Day focuses on the future”; and WHEREAS, Arbor Day, in America was first observed in April 1872 with the planting of one million trees in Nebraska and is now observed on seasonally appropriate dates throughout the United States, and the world; and WHEREAS, in California, Arbor Day is observed in March, as part of California Arbor Week starting on the birthday of Luther Burbank, a prolific California plant breeder who enhanced the diversity, beauty, disease resistance and flavor of ornamental and edible plants by producing hundreds of new varieties of plants and trees; and WHEREAS, trees planted in urban areas play a vital role in meeting the State’s greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and the goals of the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan by sequestering carbon as well as reducing energy consumption; and
WHEREAS, trees directly contribute to improving air quality by reducing air pollution, removing airborne particulates from the atmosphere, and helping to purify the air; and WHEREAS, trees play a significant role in maintaining water resources by reducing surface runoff, preserving water quality, and protecting urban water resources; and WHEREAS, trees provide essential habitats for much of California’s wildlife, including many listed, threatened, and endangered species; and
WHEREAS, trees enhance the aesthetic quality of life in urban communities by providing a natural buffer for surface noise and natural recreational resources for California’s children, youth, and families; and WHEREAS, a healthy and thoughtfully developed and managed urban forest is a valuable and distinctive natural resource, expanding the economic base through the provision of resources, community character, and enhancement of the living environment; and
WHEREAS, in order to support the City’s urban forest, in 2019 the City of El Cerrito adopted an amended Public Tree and Shrub Ordinance to protect public trees, set guidelines for planting, pruning, and removal, and to define the elements of the City’s urban forestry program; and
WHEREAS, as a result of meeting the four established standards of sound urban forestry in 2019, the Arbor Day Foundation recognized the City of El Cerrito with the Tree City USA status the first time in 2020; and WHEREAS, more recently, the City of El Cerrito was awarded the 2022 Tree City USA Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation for its increased levels of tree care and community engagement; and WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito has now been recognized for the seventh year by the Arbor Day Foundation as meeting the Tree City USA standards; and
WHEREAS, in becoming a Tree City USA, the City of El Cerrito joined a nationwide movement of more than 3,500 communities that have made the commitment to manage and expand their urban forest by maintaining a tree board or department, having a public tree care ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, and maintaining an annual Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby proclaim March 7 through March 14, 2026, as El Cerrito Arbor Week and urges all community members to observe and celebrate by planting and caring for trees and participating in Arbor Week activities for our own benefit and for the benefit of future generations. And furthermore, recognizes Arbor Week by flying the Tree City USA Flag at City Hall.

Dated: March 3, 2026
___________________________
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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Agenda Item No. 6.F.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Designating the Month of March as “Women’s History Month” and March 8, 2026 as “International Women’s Day”
WHEREAS, women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of the United States, the state of California, and the City of El Cerrito in countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and WHEREAS, women have played and continued to play a critical economic, cultural, and social role in every sphere of the life of our nation and in the City of El Cerrito by constituting a significant portion of the labor force working inside and outside the home; and
WHEREAS, women have played a unique role throughout our history by providing the majority of the volunteer labor force; and women were particularly important in the establishment of early charitable, philanthropic, and cultural institutions in the United States and throughout the Bay Area; and
WHEREAS, women have been leaders, not only in securing their own rights of suffrage and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement, the industrial labor movement, the civil rights movement, and the peace movement, to create a more fair and just society for all; and WHEREAS, locally, women have played a key role in the City of El Cerrito’s history as leaders in the community, in our schools and universities, and at City Hall; and the City proudly recognizes the importance of issues affecting women and girls and supports further sustainable change in their well-being and advancement; and WHEREAS, International Women’s Day is celebrated globally on March 8th and addresses the social, economic, and political barriers still facing women and girls while celebrating their achievements and the progress that have been made in support of women’s equality.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby proclaim March 2026 as Women’s History Month and March 8, 2026 as International Women’s Day in the City of El Cerrito, and encourages residents to reflect on, honor, and celebrate the history, courage, commitment, accomplishments, and contributions of women, not only in El Cerrito but throughout America.

Dated: March 3, 2026
_____________________
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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Agenda Item No. 6.G.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Recognizing March as American Red Cross Month in the City of El Cerrito WHEREAS, March is American Red Cross month, when we recognize the compassion of people in the City of El Cerrito and renew our commitment to lend a helping hand to our neighbors in need; and
WHEREAS, American Red Cross volunteers have stepped up to deliver relief and care across our country and around the world, bringing out the best of humanity in times of crisis as Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, did over 140 years ago; and
WHEREAS, the volunteers, blood and platelet donors, and supporters shine a beacon of hope in people’s darkest hours — delivering shelter, food and comfort during disasters; providing critical blood donations for hospital patients; supporting service members, veterans and their families; saving lives with first aid, CPR, AED and other skills; or delivering international aid and reconnecting loved ones separated by global crises; and
WHEREAS, with 1148 volunteers in Contra Costa County, the American Red Cross assisted or responded to 101 disasters, assisting 190 families; and through our Sound the Alarm program, the American Red Cross installed 778 smoke alarms, making 241 homes safer, and trained 425 students through the Youth Preparedness Programs; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County residents donated 18,299 units of lifesaving blood; hosted 530 blood drives; and trained 12,164 residents in first aid, CPR, AED, and aquatics; and provided 463 case services to military members and their families; and provided humanitarian aid internationally; and
WHEREAS, this work to uplift our community is made possible by those who selflessly answer the call to help, whenever and wherever it is needed. We hereby recognize this month of March in honor of their remarkable service, and we ask everyone to join in their commitment to care for one another.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby proclaim March 2026 as American Red Cross Month in the City of El Cerrito and encourages all residents to reach out and support the Red Cross’ humanitarian mission.

Dated: March 3, 2026

___________________________
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 6.H.

Date: March 3, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: James Mizutani, Associate Engineer, Public Works Department; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Subject: Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with Contra Costa Transportation Authority for Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvement Project

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Agreement with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) for the Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvement Project (Project) to incorporate additional funding identified for the Project.

BACKGROUND
Project Description
The Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvement Project aims to improve safety, connectivity, and comfort for all travelers consistent with the adopted City Active Transportation Plan and Complete Streets policies. Improvements will consist of traffic calming features including chicanes, raised intersections, speed tables, and curb bulbouts; pedestrian safety features including high-visibility markings, flashing beacons, and intersection safety lighting at uncontrolled crosswalks; enhanced bikeways, specifically bicycle lanes in each direction north of Moeser Lane; green infrastructure including new street trees and stormwater treatment facilities; and access upgrades including ADAcompliant curb ramps and replacement of damaged sidewalk. The Project extends approximately 1.85 miles along Elm Street and Richmond Street between the Key Boulevard/Hill Street/Elm Street intersection and the Richmond Street/Fairmount Avenue/Ohlone Greenway intersection. The Project connects with the City’s existing pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle network, including residential neighborhoods, the El Cerrito del Norte and Plaza BART Stations, schools, civic and recreational destinations, commercial districts, and the City’s San Pablo Avenue Priority Development Area (PDA).

Safe Street for All Discretionary Grant Program
In Summer 2022, the CCTA led a multi-agency, collaborative effort to submit the “Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements To Improve Equity Countywide in Contra Costa Project Application” to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT’s) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Discretionary Grant Program, which supports initiatives that focus on preventing deaths and serious injuries on the nation’s roadways.

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Agenda Item No. 6.H.

The application included five projects as follows:
• Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvements (in partnership with the City of El Cerrito)
• L Street Pathway to Transit – Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (in partnership with the City of Antioch)
• Moraga Road and Canyon Road Complete Streets Improvements (in partnership with the Town of Moraga)
• Antioch Bicycle Garden (in partnership with the City of Antioch and Street Smarts Diablo)
• San Francisco Bay Trail Gap Closure – Martinez Intermodal Station to Crockett (in partnership with the East Bay Regional Park District) In February 2023, the USDOT announced that the CCTA had been awarded $28.9 million to deliver these projects, of which $8,003,010 is dedicated to the Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvement Project. The projects funded by SS4A will create a suite of safety improvements based on Vision Zero and Complete Streets – policies and strategies designed to reduce injuries and fatalities and improve the overall experience on the road for pedestrians and bicyclists. Additionally, the projects will expand equitable access to multimodal transportation options, and increase connectivity to affordable housing, job centers, recreation areas, and essential services.

In September 2023, the City Council approved the Cooperative Agreement with the CCTA to lead all phases of the Project as required by the USDOT and Federal Highway Administration, the agency administering the grant program (Resolution 2023-66). The delivery phases include planning, preliminary engineering, environmental clearance, design, preparation of plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E), right-of-way including utility relocations, and construction. This also consists of project administration services, including coordination with federal and local agencies, execution of various project agreements, procurement of required consultants and contractors to complete all phases, oversight of all work, and access to the SS4A funding. Each local agency must contribute the minimum local match funding of 20% required by the SS4A grant for the improvements in its jurisdiction.

Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program The Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program is a funding source administered by the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) and implemented by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The purpose of the AHSC Program is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through projects that implement land use, housing, and transportation projects to reduce overall vehicle miles traveled.

In February 2024, the City Council authorized an AHSC Round 8 application package (Resolution 2024-09) for El Cerrito Parcel A South (EC-PAS) to construct 70 units of affordable rental housing and related transportation improvements for an amount not to exceed $50 million.

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The AHSC application was a joint effort between the Related Companies of California (Developer) and the City, as co-applicant. BART (non-applicant) was a transportation partner in this competitive application and had obligations to perform under the AHSC Program. In August 2024, HCD announced AHSC Round 8 awards to 20 recipients.

Among them was an award of $39,141,077 for EC-PAS consisting of: $21,148,570 (Program Loan), AHSC Loan to the Developer for the EC-PAS; and $17,992,507 (Program Grant), AHSC Grant to the City for each of the parties to complete various components as presented in an October 15, 2024, Agenda Bill to the City Council. In November 2024, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement and all other required documents for the AHSC Program with HCD and SGC (Resolution 2024-78).

The City Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (STI) portion of the AHSC Program Grant in the amount not to exceed $5,856,000 provides funding for the Project. This same portion also provides funding for improvements to the Ohlone Greenway, sidewalks, and east-west bikeways serving EC-PAS. As authorized by the City Council, the City Manager has the authority to allocate funding among these transportation improvements.

East Bay Municipal Utility District
The timing of the Project was coordinated with the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Wildcat Pipeline Improvement Project. The EBMUD project started construction in August 2023 and was completed in Fall 2024. As part of the City Encroachment Permit process, City staff entered into a pavement restoration agreement with EBMUD so that, in lieu of restoring the pavement along their trench section, EBMUD would pay a restoration fee, equivalent to the restoration cost, to the City so that the City could complete a full-width restoration of the pavement along with construction of other improvements planned as part of Project. This coordination was intended to minimize costs and impacts on the community while facilitating comprehensive improvements along the corridor. The original reimbursement estimate was $1,000,000.

Senate Bill 1 Local Partnership Formulaic Program
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, (Senate Bill [SB] 1, Beall) created the Local Partnership Formulaic Program (Formulaic Program) and provides funding to be allocated by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to counties, cities, districts, and regional transportation agencies in which voters have approved fees or taxes dedicated solely for transportation purposes. Each Formulaic Program cycle includes two years of funding. The 2022 cycle includes Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024- 25 and the 2024 cycle includes Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27. Funds in the amount of $400,000 in the 2022 cycle and $400,000 in 2024 cycle (Attachment 3) are available to the City on a formulaic basis because of the City’s voter-approved Measure A, the El Cerrito Pothole Repair, Local Street Improvement and Maintenance Measure.

The CTC is scheduled to allocate $800,000 from the 2022 and 2024 cycles to the Project at its March 19 and 20, 2026 meeting.

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Agenda Item No. 6.H.

Project Development Process
Preliminary engineering activities for the Project began in early 2024 after execution of all agreements between the CCTA and local agencies that collaborated on SS4A grant funding. The Project elements were refined as the Project proceeded through community outreach and engagement and preliminary design. City staff conducted extensive public outreach for the 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. Specific community engagement for the Project began in July 2024. The Project team shared project information and gathered feedback from the El Cerrito community through tabling at two City's July 4th Festivals (2024 and 2025), three workshops (September 2024, November 2024, and December 2024), two online surveys (Summer 2024 and Fall 2024), an open house (June 2025), numerous emails, and presentations to City committees and local organizations.

At is July 15, 2025 meeting, the City Council conducted a study session regarding the City’s Active Transportation Plan and Complete Streets policies, including transportation and climate policies that 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 develop transportation projects such as the Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvement Project.

The Project is entering final design pending approval of all necessary environmental clearance documents. Final design and bidding is anticipated to occur in Spring 2026 into early Summer 2026 based on the timing of USDOT approval. Construction is anticipated to begin in late Fall 2026.

ANALYSIS
Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Agreement is intended to incorporate additional funding secured or being secured for the Project in preparation for the bidding and construction phase of the Project. With the successful AHSC Round 8 grant award in 2024, the programming of the SB1 Formulaic Program funding, and other funding adjustments, the Project will be able to implement comprehensive improvements identified through the project development process described above and account for cost escalation as the project development process has taken longer than anticipated.

The revised cost estimate for all phases of project delivery is currently $12,878,610 as summarized below.

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Agenda Item No. 6.H.

Project Cost Estimate
Activities As of 2023 As of 2024 Current
CCTA Planning,
Project Management,
and Procurement
$348,000 $345,531 $345,531
CCTA Consultant
Services for
Environmental, PS&E,
and Right-of-Way
Engineering
$1,132,000 $717,061 $817,061
CCTA Construction $7,589,010 $9,032,725 $10,216,902
CCTA Construction
Support (Including
Construction
Management, Design
Support During
Construction & Permit
Fees)
$1,035,000 $996,693 $1,418,846
CCTA Total $10,104,010 $11,092,010 $12,798,340
City Consultant
Project Administration
Support
- - $80,270

TOTAL PROJECT
COST
$10,104,010 $11,092,010 $12,878,610
Proposed Amendment No. 1 commits the City to contribute funds in the amount of $4,795,330 (Total Project Cost minus the SS4A grant and the internal City Project Administration costs). This amount must be from non-federal sources for the required match for the federal grant and for costs incurred by the CCTA for project management, and all phases of project delivery. The proposed funding plan for the Project is shown below.

Project Funding Plan
Source As of 2023 As of 2024-2025* Proposed
CCTA Activities:

Measure J Return to
Source (Fund 204)
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000
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Agenda Item No. 6.H.

SB1 Local Partnership
Program-Formulaic
Program
$400,000 - $800,000
SB1 Local Streets &
Roads (Fund 212)
$200,000 $300,000 $250,000
Measure A Street
Improvements (Fund
211)
$401,000 $700,000 $644,730
Utility
Reimbursement/Other
Local Funds (Fund 304)
$1,000,000 $1,001,000 $1,200,000
AHSC (State Funding) - $988,000 $1,800,600
SS4A (Federal
Funding)
$8,003,010 $8,003,010 $8,003,010
CCTA Activities Total $10,104,010 $11,092,010 $12,798,340 City Activities:

SB1 Local Streets &
Roads (Fund 212)
$25,000
Measure A Street
Improvements (Fund
211)
$55,270
City Activities Total $80,270

TOTAL PROJECT

FUNDING
$10,104,010 $11,092,010 $12,878,610
*Per the City’s Capital Improvement Program, as adjusted in the Fiscal Years 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 Adopted Budgets.

Measure J Return to Source, SB1 Local Streets & Roads, and Measure A Street Improvements are City special funds restricted to transportation purposes including operations, maintenance, and capital improvements. Because these funds are City controlled, the City has the ability to expeditiously adjust funding allocations as needs change and has done so through adoption of fiscal year budgets over the last few years.

Through the SB1 Formulaic Program, $800,000 is available for allocation by the CTC.

The amount of funding between this program and the City Measure A has changed over the last few City budget cycles to facilitate implementation of the Project.

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Agenda Item No. 6.H.

Allocating the City-controlled funds for the project management and administrating, design, and environmental phases reduced the administrative burden of using the state and federal grants for these phases. The SB1 Formulaic Program requires CTC approval while the SS4A Program requires USDOT approval, so limiting these funding sources to only the construction phase limits the required set of approvals to one instead of two, significantly reducing time and level of effort.

Through the AHSC Round 8 grant award of $5,856,000 for the City STI portion, additional funding is available to be allocated toward the Project. Along with the SB1 Formulaic Program funding, increasing the City STI allocation from $988,000 to $1,800,600 will enable the implementation of comprehensive improvements along with cost escalation. This will leave a City STI balance of $4,055,400 for the other Ohlone Greenway, sidewalks, and east-west bikeways improvements to be implemented as part of separate projects in the coming years.

Through the EBMUD utility work, the original reimbursement estimate for pavement work was $1,000,000. In March 2025, EBMUD reimbursed the City $1,155,600 under this agreement with more due for remaining restoration work for which the City has conservatively estimated about $45,000.

Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Agreement is necessary to incorporate the additional funding described above before the construction phase of the project begins.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
• Infrastructure and Amenities; and
• Environmental Sustainability.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Under the Cooperative Agreement, the CCTA is preparing all necessary environmental clearance documents under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and coordinating with the City as needed.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No additional budget appropriation is requested at this time. The additional funding for construction, which is anticipated to begin next fiscal year, will be included as part of the Fiscal Year 2027-28 budget.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The proposed Amendment No. 1 is in draft final form. The City Attorney has reviewed the amendment and provided comments. Minor revisions are pending.

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Agenda Item No. 6.H.

The final Amendment No. 1 will be in substantially the form attached, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Exhibit A to Resolution

3. Project List
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RESOLUTION 2026-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE COOPERATIVE

AGREEMENT WITH THE CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (CCTA)

FOR THE RICHMOND STREET COMPLETE STREETS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PROJECT) TO INCORPORATE ADDITIONAL FUNDING IDENTIFIED FOR THE

PROJECT
WHEREAS, consistent with the City Active Transportation Plan and Complete Streets policies, the Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvement Project aims to improve safety, connectivity, and comfort for all travelers between El Cerrito’s residential neighborhoods, the El Cerrito del Norte and Plaza BART Stations, schools, civic and recreational destinations, commercial districts, and the City’s San Pablo Avenue Priority Development Area (PDA); and
WHEREAS, in Summer 2022, the CCTA led a multi-agency, collaborative effort to submit the “Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements To Improve Equity Countywide in Contra Costa Project Application” to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT’s) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Discretionary Grant Program; and WHEREAS, in February 2023, the USDOT announced that the CCTA had been awarded $28.9 million in SS4A funding to deliver five projects of which $8,003,010 is dedicated for the Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvement Project, and these projects will create a suite of safety improvements based on Vision Zero and Complete Streets – policies and strategies designed to reduce injuries and fatalities and improve the overall experience on the road for pedestrians and bicyclists; and WHEREAS, Project improvements will consist of traffic calming features including chicanes, raised intersections, speed tables, and curb bulb-outs; pedestrian safety features including high-visibility markings, flashing beacons, and intersection safety lighting at uncontrolled crosswalks; enhanced bikeways specifically bicycle lanes in each direction north of Moeser Lane; green infrastructure including new street trees and stormwater treatment facilities; and access upgrades including ADA-compliant curb ramps and replacement of damaged sidewalk; and
WHEREAS, to implement comprehensive improvements identified through the project development process and accounting for cost escalation as the project development process has taken longer than anticipated, the revised cost estimate for all project delivery phases is $12,878,610; and
WHEREAS, the City has or is in the process of securing additional funding from the Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program, East Bay Municipal Utility District, and Senate Bill 1 Local Partnership Formulaic Program to cover the estimated cost for the Project; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed amendment commits the City to pay $4,795,330 from other non-federal sources for the required match for the federal grant and for costs incurred by the CCTA for project management, and all phases of project delivery including environmental clearance, plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), right-of-way (ROW), and construction; and
WHEREAS, the funding plan provides the required match from available local and state sources including $100,000 from Measure J Return to Source, $800,000 from SB1 Local Partnership Program-Formulaic, $250,000 from SB 1 Local Street & Roads funds, $644,730 in Measure A Street Improvement funds, $1,200,000 from Utility Reimbursement/Other Local Funds and 1,800,600 in the Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities grant; and
WHEREAS, the CCTA will be the lead in all phases of project delivery as required by the USDOT and Federal Highway Administration, the agency administering the grant program; and
WHEREAS, the City and CCTA entered into Cooperative Agreement No. 665 on September 19, 2023, for the Richmond Street Complete Street Improvement Project; and WHEREAS, the City and CCTA wish to amend Cooperative Agreement No. 665 to increase the City’s funding contribution to the for the Richmond Street Complete Street Improvement Project.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that it hereby authorizes the City Manager or delegee to execute Amendment No. 1 with the CCTA for the Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvement Project, which shall be in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, including any minor amendments and subject to final review by the City Attorney.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute additional minor amendments to the agreement and to take other actions necessary to implement the agreement, that do not substantively alter the City’s obligations and subject to review and approval of the City Attorney.

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

I CERTIFY that at a special meeting on March 3, 2026 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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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:
________________________
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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Cooperative Agreement No. 665
With
City of El Cerrito
For
Environmental Clearance, Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E), Right of Way (ROW), and Construction Phases for Richmond Street Complete Street Improvement Project
AMENDMENT NO. 1
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (Authority) and the City of El Cerrito (City) entered into Cooperative Agreement No. 665 on October 19, 2023, for the Richmond Street Complete Street Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to improve Richmond Street, a minor arterial, to enhance safety and access for all travelers providing connections between El Cerrito’s residential neighborhoods to the El Cerrito del Norte and Plaza BART Stations, schools, civic and recreational destinations, commercial districts, and the City’s San Pablo Avenue Priority Development Area (PDA) (PROJECT).

WHEREAS, parties wish to amend Cooperative Agreement No. 665 to increase the City’s funding contribution to the Project.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT MUTUALLY AGREED:
(1) That Article C of Section II of the agreement be amended:

WHEREAS, the City has agreed to contribute funds toward the PROJECT and has allocated $100,000 from Measure J Return to Source, $800,000 from SB 1 Local Partnership Program Funds (El Cerrito-Formulaic), $250,000 from SB 1 Local Streets & Roads funds, $644,730 in El Cerrito Measure A Street Improvements funds, $1,200,000 from the City’s Utility Reimbursement/Other Local funds, and $1,800,600 in Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (State Funding) to pay for the required match for the Federal funds and for costs incurred by Authority for Project Management, and all phases of project delivery including planning (including grant application and coordination with USDOT), completion of all necessary environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (collectively Environmental Clearance, preparation of plans, specs and engineering (PS&E), right-of-way (ROW) and Construction of the PROJECT. (2) That Article G of Section II of the agreement be amended:

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WHEREAS, the PROJECT is estimated to cost a total of $12,798,340 as shown in Attachment B. (3) That a new article (Article Z) be added to Section III stating:

To comply with the requirements for the administration and management of SB1 Local Partnership Program Formulaic funds.
(4) That Article C of Section IV of the agreement be amended:

To pay an advancement to AUTHORITY for estimated costs for each phase of the PROJECT as specified in CITY approved Task Order(s) submitted by AUTHORITY. The actual cost of a specific phase may ultimately vary from the estimates provided in ATTACHMENT B; however, under no circumstances is the total combined CITY contribution to exceed $4,795,330 without further amendment to this Agreement.
(5) That a new article (Article L) be added to Section IV stating:

To comply with the requirements to program and administer SB1 Local Partnership Program Formulaic funds including seeking allocation from the California Transportation Commission, and submittal of invoices for reimbursement and close-out reports. (6) That Attachment B be amended with the updated Project Cost Estimate. (7) The Attachment C be amended with the updated Project Funding Table. ln witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. 665 effective as of the 18th day of March 2026.

Contra Costa Transportation Authority City of El Cerrito By:______________________________
Darlene K. Gee
Chair
By: _________________________________
Karen Pinkos
City Manager
Attest:___________________________
Tarienne Grover
Clerk of the Board
Attest: ______________________________
Holly Charléty
City Clerk
By: ______________________________
Redwood Public Law, LLC
Authority Counsel
Date: ____________________________
By: _________________________________
Sky Woodruff
City Attorney
Date: _______________________________
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Attachment B

PROJECT COST ESTIMATE

ACTIVITIES AMOUNT
CCTA Planning, Project Management and Procurement $ 345,531 Consultant Services for Environmental, PS&E, and Right of Way Engineering $ 817,061
CONSTRUCTION $10,216,902

CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
(Including Construction Management, Design Support
During Construction & Permit Fees)
$1,418,846
TOTAL PROJECT COST $12,798,340
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Attachment C

PROJECT FUNDING TABLE

FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT
Measure J Return to Source $100,000
SB 1 Local Partnership Program Funds(El Cerrito-Formulaic) $800,000 SB 1 Local Street & Roads $250,000
El Cerrito Measure A Street Improvements $644,730
Utility Reimbursement/Other Local $1,200,000
AHSC (State Funding) $1,800,600
SS4A (Federal Funding) $8,003,010
Total $12,798,340
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 8.A.

Date: March 3, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Alexandra Orologas, Assistant City Manager, City Management Subject: Municipal Pooling Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement

ACTION PROPOSED
Receive and file a presentation on Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA) services and adopt a resolution approving the Amended and Restated MPA Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement

BACKGROUND
The City of El Cerrito is a member of the Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA), a Joint Exercise of Powers Authority (JPA) formed pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Government Code Sections 6500-6536). The City has participated in MPA since 1977 as one of its founding members. MPA was established to allow public agencies to pool risk and share the cost of insurance coverage and claims administration. At the time of its formation, public agencies were experiencing significant increases in the cost of private insurance, particularly in the areas of liability and workers’ compensation. There are over 1800 JPAs in California that provide public agencies with pooled coverage for benefits, liability, workers’ compensation, and other services.

By pooling resources, members are able to stabilize insurance costs, share claims exposure, and access broader coverage programs. Today, MPA is comprised of 21 member municipalities, primarily located in Contra Costa County, with additional members in San Mateo, Santa Clara and San Joaquin Counties. Through participation in MPA, the City receives administration and self-insured coverage for liability, workers’ compensation, vehicle physical damage, and short-term disability, as well as access to a range of additional coverage programs including property, cyber, crime, and employee benefits. In addition to coverage programs, MPA provides a range of risk management and employee support services, including safety training, inspection and regulatory compliance assistance, mandatory certifications, ergonomics support, wellness programming, dental and vision plans, life insurance, and access to online training modules.

Membership in MPA requires approval by each member agency’s governing body of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPA Agreement), which serves as the foundational governance document establishing the authority, structure, and operational framework of the organization. The City Council last approved the JPA Agreement on January 18, 2005 through Resolution 2005-04, authorizing the City’s continued participation in MPA. Since that time, the Agreement has undergone a comprehensive review and revision process and is now presented in its amended and restated form.

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The City Council has also periodically approved related administrative actions necessary to support the City’s participation in MPA, including the appointment of the City’s primary and alternate representatives to the MPA Board of Directors, as required under the Agreement. Currently, Assistant City Manager Alexandra Orologas serves as the City’s primary representative, with Human Resources Manager Shannon Bassi serving as the alternate representative. The Board of Directors collectively decides on how claims are administered and what is covered by the pool.

ANALYSIS
As part of its regular review of governing documents, the MPA Coverage and Governance Committee of the MPA Board of Directors developed recommended updates to the JPA Agreement to ensure alignment with current law and related governance documents. The Committee approved the proposed revisions on February 27, 2025. The Executive Committee subsequently reviewed and approved the revisions on March 26, 2025, with the MPA Board of Director approval on April 10, 2025.

The proposed revisions were then circulated to member agencies for review and comment. Feedback was evaluated by MPA staff and legal counsel, and additional refinements were incorporated as appropriate. On January 13, 2026, the MPA Board of Directors approved the final Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (Exhibit A). The amendments include both substantive clarifications and non-substantive formatting revisions intended to improve clarity and internal consistency. Approval by each member agency’s governing body is required for the amended and restated JPA Agreement to take effect.

Key updates include:

Section 3: Creation of MPA
Language revised to clarify that MPA was previously formed and is continued pursuant to current Government Code provisions (title also updated to “Amended and Restated”).

Section 8: Powers of MPA
Additional language added to address California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA) accreditation recommendations regarding language specifying limitation of powers.

Section 17: Member Responsibilities
Minor re-wording to clarify that obligations continue beyond participation and to better define a Member’s duty to provide requested information and support investigations.

Section 23: Effect of Withdrawal or Expulsion
Clarified language confirming that withdrawal or expulsion from MPA does not relieve a Member from obligations under MPA’s governing documents. In addition, several nonsubstantive edits were made throughout the document to correct formatting issues that arose during the conversion of the original PDF into an editable format. These changes improve internal consistency and readability without altering meaning.

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STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
• High Performing Organization

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with approval of the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City Attorney has reviewed the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Exhibit A to Resolution

3. Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (Redline)

4. Presentation
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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION 2026-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO APPROVING THE

AMENDED AND RESTATED MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITY JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS

AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Municipal Pooling Authority (“MPA”) is a Joint Exercise of Powers Authority formed pursuant to Government Code Sections 6500–6536 for the purpose of allowing public agencies to pool risk and share the cost of insurance coverage and claims administration; and WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito has been a member of MPA since 1977 as one of its founding members; and
WHEREAS, membership in MPA requires approval by each member agency’s governing body of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, which establishes the authority, structure, and operational framework of the organization; and
WHEREAS, on January 18, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution 2005-04 approving the Municipal Pooling Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and authorizing the City’s continued participation in MPA; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2026, the MPA Board of Directors approved an Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and directed that the updated Agreement be submitted to each member agency for approval.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that the Amended and Restated Municipal Pooling Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that that the City Council authorizes the City’s designated primary representative to the MPA Board of Directors to execute the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement on behalf of the City of El Cerrito.

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

I CERTIFY that at a Special meeting on March 3, 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 .
________________________
Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
APPROVED:
________________________
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITY

AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT This Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (hereafter “Agreement”) is entered into by and among the public entities listed in Appendix A ( hereafter referred to as "Members").

RECITALS

1. The Members are public entities organized and operating under the laws of the State of California;

2. The following State laws, among others, authorize the Members to enter into this Agreement:
a. Labor Code Section 3700, allowing a public entity to fund its own workers' compensationclaims;
b. Government Code Sections 989 and 990, permitting a local public entity to insure itself against liability and other losses;
c. Government Code Section 990.4, permitting a public entity to provide insuranceand self-insurance inanydesiredcombination.
d. Government Code Section 990.6, providing that the cost of insurance authorized under the related sections is a proper charge against the local public entity. e. Government Code Section 990.8, permitting two ormore local public entities to enter into an agreement to jointly fund such expenditures under the authorityofGovernment CodeSections6500, et seq.; and
f. Government Code Sections 6500, et seq., permitting two or more local public entities to jointly exercise under an agreement any power which is common to each ofthem.

3. Each of the Members desires to enter into an agreement with each of the others for the purpose ofinsuring against various risksjointly, rather than individually.

4. Pursuant to Government Code Section 6508.1, the debts, liabilities, and obligations of MPA shall not constitute debts, liabilities, or obligations of the Members.

5. MPA was originally formed by a Joint Powers Agreement in 1977. Since that time, the Agreement has been amended several times, and Members have withdrawn from, and new Members have beenadded to MPA.

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Attachment 2
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NOW,THEREFORE, for and inconsideration of the mutual benefits, covenants and agreements setforth herein,the Members agree as follows:

SECTION 1
Authority and Purpose
This Agreement is made under the authority of California Government Code Sections 6500, et seq., between the Members. The purpose of this Agreement is to exercise jointly the powers common to each Member by managing risks and pooling or purchasing coverage for losses.

SECTION 2
Definitions
Unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "MPA" shall meanthe public entity known as the Municipal PoolingAuthority created bythis Agreement.

2. "Board" shall mean the governing body of MPA.

3. "Chief Administrative Officer" shall mean the person appointed by the Board as the Chief Administrative Officer of MPA.

4. "Claim" shall mean a claim or demand made against a Member arising out of an occurrence that is covered or alleged to be covered by any Memoranda of Coverage issued by MPA or by a purchased policy of insurance.

5. "Member" shall mean any public entity listed in Appendix AtothisAgreement.

6. "Memoranda of Coverage" shall mean documents issued by MPA specifying the type, terms, conditions, and limitations of coverage provided by MPA to each Member that participates in the program.

SECTION 3
Creation of MPA
A public entity, separate and apart from the parties hereto and known as the Municipal Pooling Authority, was previously created and is continued pursuant to Article 1, Chapter 5, Division 7, Title 1 of the California Government Code (commencing with Section 6500).

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SECTION 4
TermsofAgreement
This Agreement is effective as of January 13, 2026, and continues until terminated as hereafter provided. The prior Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement is terminated upon the effective date hereof.

SECTION 5

1.1.1 GoverningBoard
MPA shall be governed by a Board composed of one individual representative from each Member, each serving in an individual capacity as a member of the Board. Each Member's governing body shall appoint to the Board either its Manager or Director, or the department head or staff person, responsible for its risk management function. Each Board member shall have one vote. Each Member shall appoint one Alternate to the Board. The Alternate shall have the same qualifications as the Board member. The Alternate may vote at any meeting of the Board at which the regular Board member is absent.

SECTION 6
Meetings and Committees
(a) Committees. The Board may establish an Executive Committee comprised of members of the Board and delegate to it any powers or functions not reserved to the entire Board or otherwise nondelegable. Other regular committees may be created by, or in accordance with, the procedures set forth in Bylaws adopted by the Board. Ad hoc committees may, from time to time, be established by the President of the Board to serve as temporary committees for a limited purpose. (b) Meetings. The Board shall hold at least one regular meeting each year. The Board shall fix the date upon which, and the hour and place at which, each regular meeting is to be held, and the Chief Administrative Officer shall notify each Member of that action. Other meetings of the Board and meetings of any duly established committees may be held in accordance with applicable law. All meetings of the Board and regular committees shall be held in a manner consistent with the Bylaws and in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Sections 54950, et seq.). (c) Bylaws and Regulations. The Board may adopt Bylaws and regulations that are not inconsistent either with applicable law or with this Agreement. In the event the Bylaws or regulations are inconsistent with this Agreement, this Agreement shall control. The Chief Administrative Officer shall send to each Member all such Bylaws and regulations, and any amendments thereto, promptly after adoption by the Board.

SECTION 7
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1.1.2 Officers
(a) The Board shall elect a President and Vice-President from among its members to perform the duties set forth in the Bylaws.
(b) The Chief Administrative Officer shall be the Secretary of MPA and shall be responsible for maintaining all records of MPA.
(c) The Board shall elect a Treasurer with the qualifications and to perform the duties set forth in the Bylaws.
(d) The Board may appoint such other officers, employ individuals, and contract with consultants and other professional persons or firms as it considers necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement.

SECTION 8
Powers of MPA
MPA shall have the powers and authority to exercise any powers common to its Members and is hereby authorized, in its own name, to do all acts necessary for the exercise of such common powers, including, but not limited to, each of the following:
(1) Make and enter into contracts;
(2) Incur debts, liabilities, and obligations, but no debt, liability, or obligation of MPA is a debt, liability, or obligation of any Member, pursuant to Government Code Section 6508.1; (3) Acquire, hold, or dispose of real and personal property; (4) Receive contributions and donations of property, funds, services, and other forms of assistance from any source;
(5) Sue and be sued in its own name;
(6) Employ agents and employees;
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(9) Receive, collect, invest, and disburse monies; and
(10) Carry out other duties as required to accomplish other responsibilities as set forth in this Agreement.

These powers shall be exercised in the manner provided by law and as expressly set forth in this Agreement. Pursuant to Section 6509 of the California Government Code, the exercise of such powers shall be subject only to those restrictions upon the manner of exercising the powers which are imposed upon Members, such as the City of Pleasant Hill, in the exercise of similar powers.

SECTION 9
Fiscal Year
The "fiscal year" of MPA is the period from the first day of July of each year to and including the 30th day of June of the following year.

SECTION 10
Coverage Provided byMPA
Pursuant to the payment of contributions by each Member, MPA shall provide coverage pursuant to one or more Memoranda of Coverage and/or purchased policies of insurance under the programs selected by the Member.

SECTION 11

1.1.3 Establishment and Administration of Funds
The Board shall establish such funds as it deems necessary to conduct the business of MPA.

SECTION 12

1.1.4 Budget
MPA shall adopt an annual budget nolater than the first day of itsfiscal year.

SECTION 13

1.1.5 Member Contributions
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The Chief Administrative Officer shall be responsible for calculating annually the amount of contributions to be charged for coverage selected by Members. The Board shall approve each charge before it takes effect. Each Member, by the act of paying its contribution, accepts the coverage provided by MPA.

SECTION 14
Accounts and Records
The Chief Administrative Officer shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining the funds and accounts in accordance with acceptable accounting practices and maintaining such other records as the Board requires pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Bylaws. The Chief Administrative Officer shall have the custody of and be responsible for the disbursement of MPA funds as provided by accounting procedures developed in accordance with this Agreement and the Bylaws.

SECTION 15

1.1.6 Reserves
Separate reserves shall be maintained in the funds for each type of coverage.

SECTION 16

1.1.7 MPA Functions and Responsibilities
MPA shall provide comprehensive risk management services to its Members.

SECTION 17

1.1.8 Member Responsibilities
Each Member has responsibilities, including the following:
(1) Appoint its representative and alternate to the MPA Board in accordance with the applicable practices and procedures.
(2) Cooperate fully with MPA in the investigation, defense, and settlement of Claims, including compliance with any applicable Memoranda of Coverage.
(3) Comply with risk management recommendations, guidelines, and requirements established by MPA;
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(4) Pay contributions and assessments approved by the Board when due. (5) Provide MPA with data and other information requested; and (6) Cooperate with and assist MPA and any insurer, adjuster, or legal counsel retained by MPA in matters related to this Agreement, any Bylaws adopted by the Board, and any other governing documents, policies, or procedures adopted by the Board.

SECTION 18
New Members
Upon the vote of two-thirds of all members of the Board, any other public entity in Contra Costa County or in the general geographic area reasonably serviceable from Contra Costa County may become a party to this Agreement upon execution of this Agreement, and shall forthwith pay to MPA its current contribution payment as determined in accordance herewith, as well as any fees and expenses set by the Board.

SECTION 19
Cancellation of Coverage ina Program or Programs
lf a Member fails to comply with this Agreement, any Bylaws adopted by the Board, or any procedures or policies established by the Board, the Board may, by a two-thirds vote of all members of the Board, refuse to provide coverage or may cancel any coverage being provided to that Member in any program(s).

SECTION 20
Termination of Agreement and Disposition of
AssetsUponTerminationofAgreement
This Agreement may be terminated upon the unanimous consent of all parties to it. Upon complete termination of this Agreement by all Members and the settlement of all liabilities and claims, including incurred but not reported claims, all property of MPA shall be divided among the Members in a ratio equal to that of the total amounts paid by the Members for the five (5) fiscal years preceding the year in which the Agreement is terminated.

SECTION 21
Withdrawal of aMember
A Member may withdraw as a Member and party to the Agreement, effective at the end of any fiscal year upon giving MPA six (6) months priorwritten notice of its intenttowithdraw.

SECTION 22
Expulsion
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The Board, by a three-fourths vote of all members of the Board, may expel any member for the reasons and under the procedures setforth inthe Bylaws.

SECTION 23
Effect ofWithdrawal or Expulsion
The withdrawal or expulsion of any Member shall not terminate its responsibilities and obligations as set forth in MPA’s governing documents.

Upon withdrawal of a Member, that Member is entitled only to its pro rata share of the balance of the amount paid by it for the fiscal year in which withdrawal takes place. That Member shall not participate in or be entitled to any other funds, property, or other assets of MPA. Coverages under all pool coverage programs for the coverage periods in which that Member participated will remain in effect and continue until the conclusion of their respective program years.

SECTION 24
Liability and Indemnification
MPA shall defend and indemnify its Board members, officers, and employees to the same extent as any other public entity of the State of California is obliged to defend and indemnify its public employees pursuant to California Government Code Section 825, et seq., or other applicable provisions of law.

MPA may insure or self-insure itself to the extent deemed necessary by the Board against loss, liability and claims arising out of or connected to the conduct of MPA's activities.

SECTION 25
Assessment
Upon a two-thirds vote of all members of the Board, the Board shall have the authority to levy a cash assessment for any pooled coverage program if the Board finds that there are insufficient funds available to MPA to meetits legal obligations.

Any cost, including attorneys' fees, incurred by MPA in collecting any cash assessment shall be reimbursed by the Member against which such collection action has been taken.

Section 26
Dividends and Premium Rebates
Upon a two-thirds vote of all members of the Board, the Board shall have the authority to declare a dividend, rebate of excess contributions, and/or reduction of future contributions for any pooled coverage program if the Board finds there are excess reserves in the retention fund.

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SECTION 27
Severability
lf any portion, term, condition or provision of this Agreement is determined by a court to be illegal or in conflict with a law of the State of California, or is otherwise rendered unenforceable or ineffectual, the validity of the remaining portions, terms, conditions, and provisions is not affected.

SECTION 28
Prohibition Against Assignment
No Member may assign a right, claim, or interest it may have under this Agreement. No creditor, assignee, or third party beneficiary of a Member has a right, claim, or title to any part, share, interest, fund, premium or asset of MPA.

SECTION 29
Amendment
This Agreement may be amended by Resolution of the governing bodies of two­ thirds of the thenparticipating Members. Appendix A to this Agreement may be amended to correctly list current Members without separate action by the governing bodies of the Members or the Board, and provided any additional members execute the Agreement.

SECTION 30
Notices
Notices to Members under this Agreement shall be sufficient if delivered to the office of the Member. Notices to MPA shall be sufficient if delivered to the office of the Chief Administrative Officer.

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Member Date Joined
Antioch 5/2/1977
Brentwood 5/2/1977
Clayton 5/2/1977
Danville 2/1/1983
Gilroy 7/1/2015
El Cerrito 5/2/1977
Hercules 5/2/1977
Lafayette 5/2/1977
Manteca 1/1/1998
Martinez 5/2/1977
Moraga 5/2/1977
Mountain House 7/1/2024
Oakley 7/1/2002
Orinda 7/1/1986
Pacifica 7/1/2006
Pinole 5/2/1977
Pittsburg 5/2/1977
Pleasant Hill 5/2/1977
San Pablo 5/2/1977
San Ramon 7/1/1986
Walnut Creek 5/2/1977

MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITY JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT Appendix A - List of MPA Members
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MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITY

AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT This Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (hereafter “Agreement”) is entered into by and among the public entities listed in Appendix A ( hereafter referred to as "Members").

RECITALS

1. The Members are public entities organized and operating under the laws of the State of California;

2. The following State laws, among others, authorize the Members to enter into this Agreement:
a. Labor Code Section 3700, allowing a public entity to fund its own workers' compensation claims;
b. Government Code Sections 989 and 990, permitting a local public entity to insure itself against liability and other losses;
c. Government Code Section 990.4, permitting a public entity to provide insurance and self-insurance inanydesired combination;
d. Government Code Section 990.6, providing that the cost of insurance authorized under the related sections is a proper charge against the local public entity; e. Government Code Section 990.8, permitting two or more local public entities to enter into an agreement to jointly fund such expenditures under the authority of Government CodeSections 6500, et seq.; and
f. Government Code Sections 6500, et seq., permitting two or more local public entities to jointly exercise under an agreement any power which is common to each of them.

3. Each of the Members desires to enter into an agreement with each of the others for the purpose of insuring against various risks jointly, rather than individually.

4. Pursuant to Government Code Section 6508.1, the debts, liabilities and obligations of MPA shall not constitute debts, liabilities, or obligations of the Members.

5. MPA was originally formed by a Joint Powers Agreement in 1977. Since that time the Agreement has been amended several times and Members have withdrawn from and new Members have been added to MPA.

Agenda Item No. 8.A.

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NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual benefits, covenants and agreements set forth herein, the Members agree as follows:

SECTION 1
Authority and Purpose
This Agreement is made under the authority of California Government Code Sections 6500, et seq. between the Members. The purpose of this Agreement is to exercise jointly powers common to each Member by managing risks and pooling or purchasing coverage for losses.

SECTION 2
Definitions
Unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "MPA" shall mean the public entity known as the Municipal PoolingAuthority created by thisAgreement.

2. "Board" shall mean the governing body of MPA.

3. "Chief Administrative Officer" shall mean the person appointed by the Board as the Chief Administrative Officer of MPA.

4. "Claim" shall mean a claim or demand made against a Member arising out of an occurrence that is covered or alleged to be covered by any Memoranda of Coverage issued by MPA or by a purchased policy of insurance.

5. "Member" shall mean any public entity listed in Appendix Ato this Agreement.

6. "Memoranda of Coverage" shall mean documents issued by MPA specifying the type, terms, conditions, and limitations of coverage provided by MPA to each Member that participates in the program.

SECTION 3
Creation of MPA
Pursuant to Article 1, Chapter 5, Division 7, Title 1 of the California Government Code (commencing with Section 6500), the parties hereto create a A public entity, separate and apart from the parties hereto and , to be known as the Municipal Pooling Authority, was previously created and is continued .pursuant to Article 1, Chapter 5, Division 7, Title 1 of the California Government Code (commencing with Section 6500).

SECTION 4
Terms ofAgreement
This Agreement is effective as of __________________ and continues until terminated as hereafter provided. The prior Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement is terminated upon the effective date hereof.

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SECTION 5
GoverningBoard
MPA shall be governed by a Board composed of one individual representative from each Member, each serving in an individual capacity as a member of the Board. Each Member's governing body shall appoint to the Board either its Manager or Director, or the department head or staff person, responsible for its risk management function. Each Board member shall have one vote. Each Member shall appoint one Alternate to the Board. The Alternate shall have the same qualifications as the Board member. The Alternate may vote at any meeting of the Board at which the regular Board member is absent.

SECTION 6
Meetings and Committees
(a) Committees. The Board may establish an Executive Committee comprised of members of the Board and delegate to it any powers or functions not reserved to the entire Board or otherwise nondelegable. Other regular committees may be created by, or in accordance with, the procedures set forth in Bylaws adopted by the Board. Ad hoc committees may from time to time be established by the President of the Board to serve as temporary committees for a limited purpose.
(b) Meetings. The Board shall hold at least one regular meeting each year. The Board shall fix the date upon which, and the hour and place at which, each regular meeting is to be held, and the Chief Administrative Officer shall notify each Member of that action.

Other meetings of the Board and meetings of any duly established committees may be held in accordance with applicable law. All meetings of the Board and regular committees shall be held in a manner consistent with the Bylaws and in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Sections 54950, et seq.). (c) Bvlaws and Regulations. The Board may adopt Bylaws and regulations that are not inconsistent either with applicable law or with this Agreement. In the event the Bylaws or regulations are inconsistent with this Agreement, this Agreement shall control. The Chief Administrative Officer shall send to each Member all such Bylaws and regulations, and any amendments thereto, promptly after adoption by the Board.

SECTION 7
Officers
(a) The Board shall elect a President and Vice-President from among its members to perform the duties set forth in the Bylaws.
(b) The Chief Administrative Officer shall be the Secretary of MPA and shall be responsible for maintaining all records of MPA.
(c) The Board shall elect a Treasurer with the qualifications and to perform the duties set forth in the Bylaws.

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(d) The Board may appoint such other officers, employ individuals, and contract with consultants and other professional persons or firms as it considers necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement.

SECTION 8
Powers of MPA
MPA shall have the powers and authority to exercise any powers common to its Members and is hereby authorized, in its own name, to do all acts necessary for the exercise of those such common powers, referred to in the Recitals including, but not limited to, each of the following:
(1) Make and enter into contracts;
(2) Incur debts, liabilities and obligations but no debt, liability or obligation of MPA is a debt, liability or obligation of any Member, pursuant to Government Code Section 6508.1;
(3) Acquire, hold or dispose of real and personal property; (4) Receive contributions and donations of property, funds, services and other forms of assistance from any source;
(5) Sue and be sued in its own name;
(6) Employ agents and employees;
(7) Acquire, construct, manage and maintain buildings;
(8) Lease real or personal property including that of a Member; (9) Receive, collect, invest, and disburse monies; and
(10) Carry out other duties as required to accomplish other responsibilities as set forth in this Agreement.

These powers shall be exercised in the manner provided by law and as expressly set forth in this Agreement. Pursuant to Section 6509 of the California Government Code, the exercise of such powers shall be , subject only to those restrictions upon the manner of exercising the powers which are imposed upon Members such as the City of Pleasant Hill, in the exercise of similar powers.

SECTION 9
Fiscal Year
The "fiscal year" of MPA is the period from the first day of July of each year to and including the 30th day of June of the following year.

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SECTION 10
Coverage Provided by MPA
Pursuant to the payment of contributions by each Member, MPA shall provide coverage pursuant to one or more Memoranda of Coverage and/or purchased policies of insurance under the programs selected by the Member.

SECTION 11
Establishment and Administration of Funds
The Board shall establish such funds as it deems necessary to conduct the business of MPA.

SECTION 12
Budget
MPA shall adopt an annual budget no later than the first day of its fiscal year.

SECTION 13
Member Contributions
The Chief Administrative Officer shall be responsible for calculating annually the amount of contributions to be charged for coverage selected by Members. The Board shall approve each charge before it takes effect. Each Member by the act of paying its contribution accepts the coverage provided by MPA.

SECTION 14
Accounts and Records
The Chief Administrative Officer shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining the funds and accounts in accordance with acceptable accounting practices and maintaining such other records as the Board requires pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Bylaws.

The Chief Aministrative Officer shall have the custody of and be responsible for the disbursement of MPA funds as provided by accounting procedures developed in accordance with this Agreement and the Bylaws.

SECTION 15
Reserves
Separate reserves shall be maintained in the funds for each type of coverage.

SECTION 16
MPA Functions and Responsibilities
MPA shall provide comprehensive risk management services to its Members.

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SECTION 17
Member Responsibilities
Each Member has responsibilities, including the following:
(1) Appoint its representative and alternate to the MPA Board in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Bylawsapplicable practices and procedures; (2) Cooperate fully with MPA in the investigation, defense, and settlement of Claims, including compliance with any applicable Memoranda of Coverage; (3) Comply with risk management recommendations, guidelines, and requirements established by MPA;
(4) Pay contributions and assessments approved by the Board when due; (5) Provide MPA with statistical and loss experience, data and other information requested; and
(6) Cooperate with and assist MPA and any insurer, adjuster, or legal counsel retained by MPA in matters related to this Agreement, any Bylaws adopted by the Board, and any other governing documents, policies, or procedures adopted by the Board.

SECTION 18
New Members
Upon the vote of two-thirds of all members of the Board, any other public entity in Contra Costa County or in the general geographic area reasonably serviceable from Contra Costa County may become a party to this Agreement upon execution of this Agreement, and shall forthwith pay to MPA its current contribution payment as determined in accordance herewith, as well as any fees and expenses set by the Board.

SECTION 19
Cancellation of Coverage i n a Program or Programs
lf a Member fails to comply with this Agreement, any Bylaws adopted by the Board, or any procedures or policies established by the Board, the Board may, by a two-thirds vote of all members of the Board, refuse to provide coverage or may cancel any coverage being provided to that Member in any program(s).

SECTION 20
Termination of Agreement and Disposition of
Assets UponTermination of Agreement
This Agreement may be terminated upon the unanimous consent of all parties to it. Upon complete termination of this Agreement by all Members and the settlement of all liabilities and claims, including incurred but not reported claims, all property of MPA shall be divided among the Members in a ratio equal to that of the total amounts paid by the Members for the five (5) fiscal years preceding the year in which the Agreement is terminated.

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SECTION 21
Withdrawal of a Member
A Member may withdraw as a Member and party to the Agreement, effective at the end of any fiscal year upon giving MPA six (6) months prior written notice of its intent to withdraw.

SECTION 22
Expulsion
The Board, by a three-fourths vote of all members of the Board, may expel any member for the reasons and under the procedures set forth inthe Bylaws.

SECTION 23
Effect of Withdrawal or Expulsion
The withdrawal or expulsion of any Member shall not terminate its responsibilities and obligations as set forth in MPA’s governing documents.

Upon withdrawal of a Member, that Member is entitled only to its pro rata share of the balance of the amount paid by it for the fiscal year in which withdrawal takes place. That Member shall not participate in or be entitled to any other funds, property, or other assets of MPA. Coverages under all pool coverage programs for the coverage periods in which that Member participated will remain in effect and continue until the conclusion of their respective program years.

SECTION 24
Liability and Indemnification
MPA shall defend and indemnify its Board members, officers, and employees to the same extent as any other public entity of the State of California is obliged to defend and indemnify its public employees pursuant to California Government Code Section 825, et seq., or other applicable provisions of law.

MPA may insure or self-insure itself to the extent deemed necessary by the Board against loss, liability and claims arising out of or connected to the conduct of MPA's activities.

SECTION 25
Assessment
Upon a two-thirds vote of all members of the Board, the Board shall have the authority to levy a cash assessment for any pooled coverage program if the Board finds that there are insufficient funds available to MPA to meet its legal obligations.

Any cost, including attorneys' fees, incurred by MPA in collecting any cash assessment shall be reimbursed by the Member against which such collection action has been taken.

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Section 26
Dividends and Premium Rebates
Upon a two-thirds vote of all members of the Board, the Board shall have the authority to declare a dividend, rebate of excess contributions, and/or reduction of future contributions for any pooled coverage program if the Board finds there are excess reserves in the retention fund.

SECTION 27
Severability
lf any portion, term, condition or provision of this Agreement is determined by a court to be illegal or in conflict with a law of the State of California, or is otherwise rendered unenforceable or ineffectual, the validity of the remaining portions, terms, conditions, and provisions is not affected.

SECTION 28
Prohibition Against Assignment
No Member may assign a right, claim, or interest it may have under this Agreement. No creditor, assignee, or third party beneficiary of a Member has a right, claim, or title to any part, share, interest, fund, premium or asset of MPA.

SECTION 29
Amendment
This Agreement may be amended by Resolution of the governing bodies of two­ thirds of the then-participating Members. Appendix A to this Agreement may be amended to correctly list current Members without separate action by the governing bodies of the Members or the Board, and provided any additional members execute the Agreement.

SECTION 30
Notices
Notices to Members under this Agreement shall be sufficient if delivered to the office of the Member. Notices to MPA shall be sufficient if delivered to the office of the Chief Administrative Officer.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

City of Antioch City of Mountain House
City of Brentwood City of Oakley
City of Clayton City of Orinda
Town of Danville City of Pacifica
City of El Cerrito City of Pinole
City of Gilroy City of Pittsburg
City of Hercules City of Pleasant Hill
City of Lafayette City of San Pablo
City of Manteca City of San Ramon
City of Martinez City of Walnut Creek
Town of Moraga
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Municipal Pooling
Authority
1 City of El Cerrito
March 3, 2026
Chief Administrative Officer, Linda M. Cox
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Agenda Item No.

8.A.

Attachment 4
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History-Fun Facts
• MPA was formally formed as of July 1, 1977
• The City of El Cerrito joined on May 2, 1977
• The pool was formed to offset the rising cost of private insurance for General Liability and later added Workers ' Compensation, Property, Vehicle Physical Damage, Employment Practices, Risk Control, Employee Benefits, Employee Wellness Programs, and more. • MPA has 21 members
• MPA is one of the last pools in California that is self-administered with in-house claims administrators.
• It is the only pool in California that provides an on-site wellness program.

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MPA Governance
• MPA is governed by a Board of Directors; each of the 21 members designates a primary and alternate Board member to sit on the Board.
• The Board delegates authority of claims matters to the elected officers that make up the 7-member Executive Committee. • The Coverage and Governance Committee reviews all governing documents of the pool.
• Governing documents include the Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Agreement, Bylaws, and Memorandums of Coverage Agenda Packet Page 87 of 106
Services
• Workers’ Compensation Claims Administration and litigation • Liability Claims Administration and Litigation
• Vehicle Physical Damage Coverage
• Property Brokerage and Coverages
• Benefits ~Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Safety and Risk Training and Support
• Police Risk Committee
• Public Works and Safety Risk Committee
• Employee Ergonomics Evaluations and Trainings
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Layers of Coverage
• Workers’ Compensation
• MPA provides first-dollar
coverage up to $500,000.
• Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and
Management (PRISM) Provides
coverage excess of $500,000 to
statutory limits.

General Liability Coverage
• MPA provides for coverage up to
$1,000,000 above individual self-insured
retention limits of:
• $5,000, $10,000, $25,000, $50,000,
$100,000
Excess Coverage
Excess Coverage
• California Risk Management Authority
(CARMA)
• Provides $ 9,000,000 of coverage excess of
$1,000,000.
• CARMA retains excess liability insurance
above $10,000,000 to $32,000,000.

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Member’s Investment at Work
• Workers’ Compensation
• FY17 Program funded at 85%
confidence level
• FY26 Program funded at 90%
confidence level
General Liability Coverage
• FY17 Program funded at 80% confidence
level
• FY26 Program funded at 90% confidence
level
Municipal Pooling Authority Captive (MPAC)
July 1, 2025, marked the start of an alternative insurance investment entity for the workers’  compensation program that acts as a formal, regulated, and risk-financing program, allowing MPA to manage unique risks, control premium costs, and retain improved underwriting profits for members.  It is a long-term investment strategy.

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Member Program Participation
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Thank you
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 8.B.

Date: March 3, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Karen Pinkos, City Manager; Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
Subject: Discussion on Library Task Force

ACTION PROPOSED
Provide staff direction on an El Cerrito Library Task Force mission statement, application, and selection process.

BACKGROUND
On February 17, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution 2026-11 creating an El Cerrito Library Task Force. At the same meeting, Council directed staff to return with recommendations on a mission statement for the Task Force, as well as criteria for the application and appointment process.

ANALYSIS
Based on the discussion at the City Council meeting on February 17, 2026, staff has drafted the following information for discussion and consideration. Direction from City Council will provide staff the necessary information to start the recruitment process for the newly formed Task Force.

Mission Statement
Based on the information in the adopted resolution for the formation of the Library Task Force, the following draft mission statement is presented for City Council discussion and direction:
"The mission of the Library Task Force is to advise the City Council with informed recommendations related to planning for a new or updated modern, safe, accessible, and sustainable Library in El Cerrito."
Application
Members of the City Council expressed concern that the standard Board, Commission, and Committee application does not ask for information that would be relevant to aid in the selection process for Library Task Force members. In order to gather more relevant information from applicants, staff recommends that the City Council consider the following information on the Task Force applications:
• Full Name
• Contact Information
• Residential Address
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• Length of Residence in El Cerrito, and in Contra Costa County • Owner/Renter/Other
• Current Occupation (or most recent if retired)
• How frequently do you use the El Cerrito Library? (e.g., Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annually, Never)
• Please select all the existing library services that you use. (selection from a list of all services offered)
o Please share your experience with these services. (open response) Youth Applicants
Required to provide the following additional information to determine eligibility:
• ECHS Student or Resident
• Name of Parent/Guardian
• Parent/Guardian Contact information (to provide consent to participate) Demographics
Demographic information may be included on the application form as a request and cannot be required to be completed by the applicant. This information would be collected solely to provide data that would inform the City Council. Demographics may not be used as any form of criteria to determine the eligibility of an applicant. Staff suggests that any demographic information collected mirrors the City's job application, which includes:
• Age
• Gender with which applicant identifies
• Ethnicity
Selection Process
Staff has evaluated potential approaches to the selection process, including ways to potentially provide initial screening of applications to determine a number of applicants that would be interviewed and considered by the City Council. Because selection criteria and/or qualifications for the Library Task Force are mainly subjective, it is difficult to form an objective evaluation process. Staff recommends that the City Council, or a subset of Councilmembers, be solely responsible for the selection process as the Task Force will be advisory to the City Council. Below are some potential ways in which the City Council could approach the process:

Option 1
• A City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee (2 members, appointed by the Mayor) could review applications and select a number of applicants to be interviewed by the full City Council.
• The Ad-Hoc Subcommittee could provide a summary of their discussion and rationale for selection of the applicants chosen.

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• City Council would interview selected applicants and appoint members.

Option 2
• A City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee (2 members, appointed by the Mayor) could interview all applicants and select finalists to be interviewed by the full City Council.
• The Ad-Hoc could provide a summary of their discussion and rationale for selection of the applications chosen.
• City Council would interview selected applicants and appoint members.

Option 3
• Each member of City Council could individually review applications and recommend up to 3 applicants to be interviewed by the full City Council. • City Council would interview recommended applicants and appoint members.

Option 4
• The City Council could interview all individuals who submit an application and meet the residency requirements, and appoint members.

Interview Questions
As the existing interview questions for Boards, Commissions, and Committees are specific to the individual advisory body, staff recommends that the City Council provide direction on the questions to be asked of all applicants selected for interview. The following are some recommended interview questions for the City Council to consider:
• Please describe why you feel you are a strong candidate to serve on the Task Force.
• What is your understanding of the purpose of the Task Force? • What do you envision a new or updated Library would include (e.g., design, spaces, programs/services, etc.)?
• What do you think the top three focus areas of the Library Task Force should be? • Please describe how you would navigate discussions with others who have different perspectives than yours.

Council Liaison
The Resolution adopted by the City Council on February 17, 2026 indicated that a member of the City Council would serve as the Council Liaison, attending and providing input as a non-voting invitees at Task Force meetings. Staff requests that the City Council identify the Councilmember who will fulfill this role so that staff can ensure they are notified of relevant meeting information.

Summary of Requested City Council Direction
Staff recommends that the City Council hold a discussion and provide direction on the following:

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Agenda Item No. 8.B.
• Mission Statement language
• Application information requested
• Selection process
• Interview Questions
• Assigned Council Liaison

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For the City Council's information, the table below provides publicly available data for El Cerrito Library users as provided by the County Librarian:

FY 2024-25 El Cerrito Library Statistics
Age Range of El Cerrito Cardholder El Cerrito
Cardholders
Percentage of El
Cerrito
Cardholders
0-12 930 8.8%
13-17 733 6.90%
18-35 2,111 19.90%
36-64 4,756 44.80%
65+ 2,092 19.70%
Total Number of El Cerrito Cardholders 10,622
Items Borrowed 115,530
% of households with an active library
account
35%
Number of Visitors to El Cerrito Library 102,362
Total number of event attendees 4,894

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
• High Performing Organization; and
• Livability and Belonging; and
• Infrastructure and Amenities

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

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Agenda Item No. 8.B.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

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CITY HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4379 http://www.elcerrito.gov

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA MATERIALS

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 3, 2026
(revised March 4, 2026)
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 PM)
Public Comments (Not on the Agenda and Consent Calendar) Agenda Item No. 6.B. – Environmental Quality Committee Recommendation Public Comments
Agenda Item No. 8.B. – Discussion on Library Task Force Received at Meeting
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From: Cordell Hindler
To: City Clerk
Subject: Public Comment
Date: Monday, March 2, 2026 1:06:35 PM
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2. Also to reconsider having the Public to Participate Remotely Sincerely
Cordell
General Public Comments
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User comment: Dangerous for children and seniors and all pedestrians. The possible placement of a library across from El Cerrito Plaza on the BART properly is a very congested area. The intersection of Liberty and Fairmont, entrance and exit to the Plaza, is the busiest intersection not on San Pablo in the city with Richmond and Fairmont a close second. Please do not pick this area for a library.

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Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item 1, Special City Council Meeting March 3rd, 2026 Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 9:42:51 AM
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I live 2 blocks from Fairmount Elementary School and have observed cars driving fast on routes where many kids walk and bike to and from school. These routes are in the neighborhoods and do not have four way Stop signs. The current process to request Stop signs in El Cerrito is cumbersome, takes a lot of time and is not responsive to the residents' needs. I request that the city develop an alternate stop sign decision making guideline for walking routes to/from schools and recreation areas to improve the safety of our children and families.

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From: Carrie Hobbs
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Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 11:26:21 AM
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Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to respectfully request that the City Council direct staff to develop an alternate stop sign decision making guideline for locations along the Ohlone Greenway. The Greenway functions as a critical active transportation corridor, and its design should reflect its role as a primary route for people walking and biking.

The City of Oakland provides a strong example through its Neighborhood Bike Route Implementation Guide. By adopting this guidance, Oakland staff are able to implement stop sign treatments on neighborhood bike routes without going through the traditional warrant process at each individual location. This approach recognizes the unique function of designated bike corridors and allows for more context sensitive and efficient decision making.

Developing similar guidance for the Ohlone Greenway would provide clarity to staff and the community, ensure consistency in treatment decisions, and better align traffic control with the City’s goals for safety and active transportation. It would also reduce unnecessary delays that can occur when each location must independently satisfy standard vehicular warrants.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Carrie Schulman
El Cerrito Resident Since 2010
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From: Stuart Sonatina
To: City Clerk; William Ktsanes; Lisa Motoyama; Gabe Quinto; Rebecca Saltzman; Carolyn Wysinger Subject: Public comments - not on the agenda
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 12:39:38 PM
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Dear city council and staff,
Good evening. Stuart Sonatina. El Cerrito parent since 2019.

This is a request. I’m asking councilmembers and city staff to walk or bike with my kids to school. One day. Any day. We leave from Yosemite Ave just after 0800. We cross Carlson and San Pablo Ave. It’s distressing, often terrifying, and the main reason I often find myself so angry about the lack of action by city staff to reduce vehicle speeds in El Cerrito.

Since moving to EC in 2019, I’ve been awed by the number of cars slamming into trees, buildings, and people. I have a whole slew of pictures of the aftermath of car collisions just from happening upon them around town, but ask around: you’ll find it’s easy to gather stories of cars destroying something on nearly every block.

When I first approached Jarrett Mullen years ago asking what we could do to galvanize city staff to get some quick-build traffic calming installed, he said to demonstrate public desire.

Since most parents I speak with are quick to agree with me on how scary it is to be out and about with children, I was able to get some to send emails to the city council or staff.

However, the most significant demonstration I was involved in was a local mother’s petition signed by 128 residents asking for traffic calming after her son was hit by a car in early 2024.

We have spent the last 2 years asking Yvetteh about progress on traffic circles, stop signs, speed bumps, chicanes, bump outs, while being met with the perpetual response about how EC is spending that money on consultants to draft a Local Road Safety Plan. And in the meantime, we just need to accept that children cannot exist outside of cars and fenced-in areas.

Instead of continuing to pour money into the pockets of Florida traffic consultants, let’s use that money to install some quick-build traffic circles. We don’t need another survey or study.

The results are in: we need raised crosswalks, narrower lanes, protected paths, slow streets, and corridors so people can get around without their 2-ton freeway machines.

Again, I’m asking members of the council or staff to walk with my kids and me to school while I point to the spot where one of them got hit on my street, and the mechanics bank driveway where a kid got hit on his scooter, and the tree that got knocked down by a car, and the corner where a car got t-boned. After that walk, we can talk about how long we have to wait to fix El Cerrito’s streets.

Thank you,
Stuart Sonatina
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For March 3, 2026 mee0ng
Hello Council members and staff,
My name is Lisa Mar0nengo and I’ve lived in El Cerrito since 2009.

I think it’s great that there is this opportunity for the public to speak, but what I cannot be sure of is whether this is the opportunity to be sincerely heard by a staff and council that don’t already have their minds and ideas fixed on certain outcomes.

To me, two elements of good leadership are to be able to publicly acknowledge one’s mistakes and poor decisions as well as the ability to pivot and course correct if it clearly becomes the beLer choice for the city.

I’m quite disappointed to feel like those elements are not highly cherished by El Cerrito’s leaders, par0cularly when it comes to our big issues, city finances, the library and the glaring lack of a dedicated senior center.

I’m going to quote some comments from my own editorial in the Chamber of Commerce newsleLer of October 2016, so almost 10 years ago. I was struck by how our city situa0on is so similar to then. “Measure B, the $30 million bond measure that promises a new library, is the burning issue in our town that has lots of people talking and taking ac0on with signs and more.” “There seems to be lots of concern over the lack of good judgment for the city having spent enormous amounts on architects to draw up plans for the Portola site, when it wasn’t 100% sure the West Contra Costa Unified School District would agree to hand it over.”
“Why does the Council, staff and library founda0on feel that is has to be pushed now, without any idea of where the land will come from, or how much it will cost?” “Please understand, I am pro-new or renovated library. Having an updated library is a very important asset to the community and I believe the majority of people think so, too, and would much more likely come to vote for a tax measure if there was a 100% confirmed loca0on, a clear goal or result. The whole proposal is too nebulous now, only the tax increases are real to voters” Do some of these comments sound familiar and similar to what’s going on NOW, 10 years later? Why is it we haven’t moved the needle forward at all? Why didn’t any city leader think of launching a Library Task Force at least 10 years ago? Sugges0ng it now a^er all these years makes it mainly a puff piece, theater, a façade of showing of concern for transparency.

We might have been able to avoid this current polarizing dilemma of lack of funding and lack of definite loca0on.

Lisa Mar0nengo
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From: Howdy Goudey
To: City Clerk
Subject: Public comment, agenda Item 6B, EQC recommendation Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 2:00:31 PM
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Mayor Quinto and Councilmembers,
Following up on my public comment to the last Council meeting on this topic, I appreciate that, since the last EQC meeting and the EQC recommendation, staff has revised the intention to do nothing on the Electrify My Block Program and has included an outreach announcement in the City's March Green Happenings newsletter. However, it doesn't change that these decisions are being made without constructive communication and collaboration with the advisory body. For instance, while it is helpful to provide the public information that was in the Green Happenings newsletter, for a highly targeted program like this, with specify addresses that currently qualify, it is likely more impactful for the City to authorize City co-branded outreach material by the outreach partner, as well as a letter of support from the City to be used by others in outreach, to help the roughly 100 addresses who are eligible better understand that there is support for the program from the city, as well as the utility.

Please consider directing staff to co-brand outreach material with the outreach partners (PG&E and Building Decarbonization Coalition), as well as continue to place a priority on supporting gas infrastructure transition programs that continue to be developed under the SB 1221 pilots coming in the future.

Thanks for your time and consideration,
Howdy Goudey
El Cerrito
Agenda Item No. 6.B.

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Interview Questions for Library Task Force Applicants

GOOD EVENING, MAYOR QUINTO AND COUNCIL MEMBERS,
CITY OF El CERRITO
CITY CL.ERK
I AM CHARLES TAYLOR AND HAVE LIVED IN EL CERRITO SINCE 1984. MY WIFE AND

I HAVE RAISED OUR TWO DAUGHTERS HERE AND HAVE TWO GRANDCHILDREN HERE AS WELL. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON SELECTING MEMBERS OF THE EL CERRITO LIBRARY TASK FORCE.

AT THE FEBRURARY 17, 2026 MEETING THE COUNCIL CREATED THE LIBRARY TASK

FORCE, AND SEVERAL MEMBERS EXPRESSED UNCERTAINTY AS TO WHAT CRITERIA WILL BE HELPFUL IN SELECTING PEOPLE TO BE MEMBERS OF THE TASK FORCE. AS DIRECTED

IN THE BACKGROUND FOR THIS AGENDA ITEM, CITY STAFF HAS PROPOSED SEVERAL

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER IN THE APPLICATION AND APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE TASK FORCE. THESE ARE GOOD, BUT I BELIEVE THAT A CRITICAL, CRUCIAL QUESTION IS MISSING. THE STAFF'S RECOMMENDED

QUESTIONS TOUCH ON IMPORTANT TOPICS, BUT MISS THE MANY WAYS IN WHICH A

NEW OR IMPROVED LIBRARY ADDRESSES THE BROAD MEANING OF ENHANCING THE COMMUNITY'S RESOURCES FOR ALL OF ITS RESIDENTS. THE COUNCIL AND THE PEOPLE OF OUR WONDERFUL CITY, NEED TO HEAR THE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION:

WHAT INTRINSIC VALUE DOES A NEW OR IMPROVED LIBRARY BRING TO EL CERRITO?

I ENCOURAGE YOU TO ASK THE APPLICANTS TO ANSWER THE QUESTION IN THEIR OWN WORDS.

THANK YOU.
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