Mayor Councilmembers
Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
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TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 PM)
Hana Gardens - 10870 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
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Conduct: This meeting is held pursuant to City Council Rules of Order and Procedure.
Mayor Councilmembers
Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
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.
5. PRESENTATIONS
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. Approval of Minutes
Action Proposed: Approve the City Council Meeting minutes from February 10, February 17, February 19, and February 24, 2026.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management B. Transgender Day of Visibility Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation recognizing March 31, 2026 as Transgender Day of Visibility.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Mayor Councilmembers
Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
C. Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for February 2026
Action Proposed: Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the month of February 2026.
Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
D. General Plan Annual Progress Report
Action Proposed: Receive and file the 2025 Annual Progress Report on the General Plan and Housing Element.
Contact: Diego Romero, Associate Planner; Sean Moss, Planning Manager, Community Development Department
E. A Resolution Authorizing a Prohousing Incentive Program Application
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for the Prohousing Incentive Program.
Contact: Aissia Ashoori, Housing-Economic Development Program Manager
F. Annual Parcel Assessment for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program and Drainage Maintenance Activities for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution establishing the annual parcel assessment for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program and Drainage Maintenance activities at the current rate of $38.00 per Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) and authorizing the Contra Costa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District to adopt Stormwater Utility Area (SUA) levies based on said amount for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27.
Contact: Christina Leard, Management Analyst III/Acting Operations & Environmental Services Manager and Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
Mayor Councilmembers
Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Introduce an Ordinance to Adopt Permanent Outdoor Dining and Retail Sales Regulations
Published on 3/7/2026. Exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2))and 15061(b)(3)).
Action Proposed: Conduct a public hearing and introduce the ordinance titled:
An Ordinance of the City of El Cerrito to Amend Title 19 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code by Amending Section 19.20.150 and Repealing Section 19.20.160
Contact: Diego Romero, Associate Planner; Sean Moss, Planning Manager, Community Development Department
8. POLICY MATTERS
A. Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28 Budget Study Session Action Proposed: Receive a presentation from City Departments and conduct a study session on the FY 2026-27 and 2027-28 Proposed Budget, including:
• Department Overview and Staffing
• Review of FY 2025-26 Department Highlights and
Accomplishments
• FY 2026-27 and 2027-28 Department Focus and
Workplan/Operations
Contact: Karen Pinkos, City Manager, City Management
B. Amendments to the City Comprehensive Financial Policies Action Proposed: Consider the Financial Advisory Board's recommended changes to the City of El Cerrito Comprehensive Financial Policies and adopt a resolution to revise the Policies to include grammatical and minor language edits.
Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer Mayor Councilmembers
Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
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, April 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
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