Mayor Councilmembers
Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
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TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 PM)
Council Chambers - 10890 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 REGULAR 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. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON TRANSITION TO DISTRICT-BASED
ELECTIONS
The set start time of this public hearing is 6:15 PM. Notice was published on 5/9/2026.
Action Proposed: Conduct the second public hearing regarding transition to District-Based Elections for City Councilmembers, including sequencing of the election and consideration of the composition of the districts in accordance with Election Code section 10010; and providing direction on number of districts and method of election for Mayor.
Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney; Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Remarks are typically limited to 3 minutes per person. The Mayor may reduce the time limit per speaker depending upon the number of speakers and may limit the total time for public comment to facilitate the completion of business on the agenda. Comments regarding non-agenda, presentation and consent calendar items will be heard first.
Comments related to items appearing on the Public Hearing or Policy Matter portions of the Agenda will be heard prior to the City Council taking action on each item.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Marin Clean Energy Presentation
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation on Marin Clean Energy operates in California’s energy system and what it delivers for its communities, including the City of El Cerrito community.
Contact: Kiara Donato, Bilingual Community Development Manager, Marin Clean Energy
Mayor Councilmembers
Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
7. ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the consent calendar shall be acted upon in one motion, unless a member of the City Council or staff request separate consideration.
A. LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation declaring the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender/Transsexual,
Queer/Questioning, Intersex and Agender/Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Pride month in the City of El Cerrito and recognizing Pride Month by flying the Intersex Inclusive Progress Pride Flag at City Hall during the month of June.
Contact: Will Provost, Assistant to the City Manager, City Management B. Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for April 2026 Action Proposed: Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the month of March 2026.
Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
C. Financial Advisory Board Recommendation
Action Proposed: Receive and file a recommendation from the Financial Advisory Board.
Contact: David Carvel, Chair, Financial Advisory Board
D. Amended and Restated Contra Costa Clean Water Program Agreement
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving the City’s continued participation in the Contra Costa Clean Water Program for implementation of the Municipal Regional National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Contra Costa Clean Water Program (CCCWP) Agreement effective July 1, 2026.
Contact: Christina Leard, Acting Senior Management Analyst 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
E. Group Program Inspection Activities Agreement between the City of El Cerrito, the West County Wastewater District, and the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Group Program Inspection Activities Agreement between the City of El Cerrito, the West County Wastewater District, and the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District effective July 1, 2026.
Contact: Christina Leard, Acting Senior Management Analyst and Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Annual Public Hearing on Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts
Action Proposed: Conduct a public hearing to receive and file a report on workforce vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561.
Contact: Shannon Bassi, Human Resources Manager, City Management B. Public Hearing and Approval of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Master Fee Schedule
Notice Published 5/9/26 and 5/15/26
Action Proposed: Hold a public hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Master Fee Schedule.
Contact: Claire Coleman, Budget/Financial Services Manager; Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
9. POLICY MATTERS
A. Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28 Budget Study Session #3 Action Proposed: Conduct a study session on the FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 Biennial Budget, including:
• Review of the City Council budget for adoption
• Review of updated budget balancing scenarios B+ and C+ Mayor Councilmembers
Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
• Direct staff on preferred scenario for budget development Contact: Claire Coleman, Budget/Financial Services Manager; Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer; Finance Department
10. CITY COUNCIL LOCAL & REGIONAL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor and City Council communications regarding local and regional liaison assignments, committee reports, and any required reporting under AB 1234 for meetings (as defined by the Brown Act) attended at the public's expense.
11. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
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