Agenda packet — El Cerrito City Council, July 21, 2026

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

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TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (5:00 PM)
Hillside Conference Room - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Join Via Zoom:
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Council Chambers - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
Join Via Zoom:
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1. Cable T.V. Broadcast on KCRT Channel 28

2. Livestream Online at www.elcerrito.gov/CouncilMeetingMaterials Public Comments:

1. In-person, by submitting a request to speak to the City Clerk.

2. Via Zoom, using the "Raise Hand" feature to request to speak.

3. By phone, dialing *9 to "raise your hand", and *6 to unmute.

4. Online, using the "Submit Comments" feature on the meeting event.

5. Via email to [email protected] indicating Public Comments – Agenda Item #.

Written comments received by 11:00 AM the day of the meeting will be provided to the City Council and posted online in advance of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline will be provided to the City Council and posted after the meeting.

Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 510- 215-4305. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations. Closed Captions are available via zoom.

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

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5:00 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. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Karen Pinkos, City Manager; Alexandra Orologas, Assistant City Manager; Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resources Analyst; Glenn Berkheimer, Labor Negotiator; and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney.

Employee Organizations: Police Employees Association (PEA) Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, City Management

3. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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. 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

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5. PRESENTATIONS
A. AC Transit Budget and Service Updates
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation on AC Transit's key programs, ridership trends, funding challenges, and possible service and job cuts.

Contact: Ryan Lau, External Affairs Representative, AC Transit

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 June 2, June 9, June 16, July 7, and July 14, 2026.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management B. Environmental Quality Committee Appointment Recommendation Action Proposed: Approve an Environmental Quality Committee recommendation to appoint UlugBeck Nurmatov (Bek Nur) to the Environmental Quality Committee, effective July 22, 2026.

Contact: Christina Leard, Acting Senior Management Analyst; Public Works Department
C. Board, Commission, and Committee Workplan(s) and/or
Accomplishments
Action Proposed: Receive and file adopted workplan(s) and accomplishments from applicable Boards, Commissions, and Committees of the City.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management D. Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for June 2026 Action Proposed: Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the month of June 2026.

Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
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Mayor Councilmembers
Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger

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E. FY 2025-26 Fourth Quarter Cash and Investment Report Action Proposed: Receive and file the City's Third Quarter Cash and Investment Report for the period April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.

Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
F. Adopt an Ordinance to Establish District-based Elections, Adopt the final Map to Establish District Boundaries, and Establish Sequence of District Elections.

Introduced on 7/7/2026
Action Proposed: Adopt the ordinance titled:

An Ordinance of the City of El Cerrito Amending Title 2 "Administration" of the El Cerrito Municipal Code to Add Section

2.04.007 "District Elections" Within Chapter 2.04 to Provide for the Election of Members of the City Council by Five Districts; Adopt the Final Map to Establish the District Boundaries and Establish the Sequence of District Elections.

Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney; Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
G. Declare and Certify the Results of the June 2, 2026 Special Municipal Election
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution confirming the results of the June 2, 2026 Special Municipal Election and declaring the defeat of Measure C.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management H. Execute an Agreement to Purchase One Replacement Command Vehicle in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000
Action Proposed: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute an Agreement for the Purchase of One Chevrolet Tahoe SSV Replacement Command Staff Vehicle in an amount not to exceed $100,000
Contact: Eric Saylors, Fire Chief; Joseph Torres, Battalion Chief; Anthony Dawson, Engineer, Fire Department
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Mayor Councilmembers
Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger

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I. Purchasing Authority for Microsoft M365 Government G3 and Microsoft M365 Business Premium licenses
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Ally Technologies for Microsoft M365 Government G3 and Microsoft M365 Business Premium licenses for an amount not-to-exceed $208,650.00 over a three-year period.

Contact: Eric Ng, Information Technology Manager, City Management

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Fire Hazard Abatement Hearing and Declaration
Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review (CEQA Guidelines Sections 15304 and 15308), Notice published on 7/11/2026.

Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution declaring weeds, rubbish, litter, or other flammable material on certain real property identified in the resolution constitutes a public nuisance; conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a resolution overriding objections by property owners and ordering the City Manager or their designee to abate certain public nuisances pursuant to El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 16.26.

Contact: Thomas Wade, Fire Prevention Officer; Chase Beckman, Fire Marshal, Fire Department

8. POLICY MATTERS

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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

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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Keeping the East Bay
Moving
El Cerrito City Council
July 21st, 2026
Agenda Item No. 5.A.

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2 AC Transit At a Glance
• California’s largest
public bus-only system
• 2023 Outstanding Public
Transportation System
Award
Serving the East Bay
since 1960
$606.3M
operating budget
364
miles
6 facilities in 4 cities:
• Oakland (3)
• Emeryville
• Hayward
• Richmond 2,266 Employees
13 cities and 8 unincorporated
communities in Alameda
and Contra Costa counties
Serving 3+
million riders
monthly
Connecting to
16 transit systems
Service area:
65% of riders:
low-income
75% of riders:
people of color
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3 Current Ridership
141,000 Weekday
162,559 Saturday & Sunday
9,538 Daily Weekday Transbay
30,000 Student Trips Every
School Day
Providing 40 Million
Annual Rides
(April 2026 data)
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4 Driving the East Bay Economy
Source: The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) A Workforce-First Employer
Investments in
service, maintenance,
and capital projects
support over
5,100 Jobs
$604
million
in local wages
fuel the region’s
economy
An East Bay Economic
Engine
$1 billion
Local Business Sales
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5 National Leader in Clean Transit
25 Years of Zero Emission Leadership
Investing in
communities that
depend on transit
58 zero emission
buses (ZEBs)
(28 battery electric +
30 hydrogen fuel cell)
The nation's first Zero
Emission Bus University
(ZEBU): the future of
workforce development
Awarded $40M in
federal grants to
help make ZEBU – in
Hayward – a reality
ZEBU Workforce Partnership
A first-of-its-kind transit-college
collaboration with Chabot
College & union (ATU Local 192)
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6 Investing In Our Communities
Programs that put riders first
EasyPass
• Unlimited rides, one pass
• 4.7M Annual Trips
Deeply discounted annual passes for
employers, colleges, and residential
communities.

Clipper START
Half-price fares for riders who
need it most
50% off every trip for income-eligible
adults across Bay Area transit.

Regional Network Management
Coordinating transit priority across
the Bay Area
Working with regional partners to
make buses faster and more reliable
across major corridors.

Realign
Right-Sizing Our Bus System
Redesigned 104 lines to match today’s
ridership, improve connectivity, and
boost efficiency.

Onboard camera
technology encourages
safer driving around buses.

Bus Only Lanes & Bus
Stop Enforcement
Safety Tech
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AC Transit Riders Depend on Us More Than Ever
7 • Higher-income commuters are riding transit less
often.
• Lower-income riders still rely heavily on transit
for daily needs.
• Over 60% of AC Transit riders earn under $50,000.
• 70% of Bay Area transit riders earn under
$100,000.
• 65% of Bay Area transit riders had no household
vehicle available for their trip.

East Bay riders with the fewest
transportation options would bear the
brunt of possible service cuts. Sources: S.F. Chronicle, June 29, 2026; MTC 2023–2024 Transit Passenger Snapshot Survey.

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8 Accountability and Oversight
Making every taxpayer dollar count
Strengthening Fare Compliance
Every fare supports service
Following the first fare increase in six years, a
second arrives July 1, 2026, paired with a
campaign on the importance of paying the fare
and reducing evasion through fare compliance.
2026 State Audit Report
Validated by California’s State Auditor
AC Transit and five other East Bay transit agencies
are already working together well across the
region. The real problem is mounting fiscal deficits
that threaten service.

SB 63 Financial Efficiency Review
Independent review confirms
we’re controlling costs
Independent review confirms average annual
savings of $33 million since FY20.

Disciplined Financial Management.

Strong Credit Rating.

S&P Global Ratings: AA+
One of the highest credit ratings,
demonstrating a very strong ability to meet
financial obligations.

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Structural Deficit & Mitigations
9 Financial Outlook
What's Behind Our
Budget Deficit?
• Emergency relief funding that sustained
service through the pandemic is now gone
• Operating costs — wages and benefits,
fuel, parts, and bus production — are
rising faster than revenues
• Flat regional sales tax revenues
+28%
Fuel
+14%
Bus parts
+35%
Cost of buses
Bus cost increase: 2023–2025
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Structural Deficit & Mitigations
10 Financial Outlook
Smart Cost-Cutting
Every department is tightening spending
$9M+
In savings delivered in
FY 26
• Hiring limited to critical roles that directly support service • Temporary employees scaled back — saving up to
$2M each year
• Brought outside professional services in house
• Partnered with other agencies to buy goods and services for less
• Temporary pension payment plan reduction approved for FY 2026–27
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11 If New Funding Doesn't Materialize
$200M, Projected Four-Year Deficit
16%
Bus Service
Potential loss of 300
jobs and cuts to
1,500 paratransit
trips.

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12 Potential New Funding & Use of Bridge Loan
• SB 63 authorizes a 5-county sales tax measure:

0.5% in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and
Santa Clara and 1% in San Francisco
• If the measure is approved by voters, AC Transit
receives $52M annually
• Would provide funding for other transit
operators and local projects prioritized by each
county
• Would preserve current bus service levels
• $590 million loan offers
short-term relief
• AC Transit will receive
$55 million
• The loan covers most of our $60
million deficit in FY26-27
allowing us to maintain current
service levels into the coming
fiscal year
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13 Why Plan for
Service Reductions?
• Protect the investments we’ve made
• Continue to use tax dollars wisely
• Deliver the best service we can in the
worst-case scenario
• Protect as much bus service as possible
Guiding Principles
• Maintain the Realign network
• Minimize complete service eliminations
• Focus on span and frequency reductions
• Restructure high-cost services
• Service impacts proportional across
bus network
Protect as Much as Possible
Plan for the worst, hope for the best
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14 Proposed Contingency Service Plan
Primary Route Network
The backbone of the network
is protected
Lines 1T, 6, 9, 18, 40, 51A, 51B, 52, 57,
shared 72/72M/72L:
• Preserved at 15 minutes or better on weekdays
Most other lines:
• Daily service with hours no less than 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. • Every 30 minutes in line with service standards
• 93% of bus lines remain unchanged
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Western Contra
Costa County
Line 70/76 on Cutting:
every 15 minutes on weekdays
Line 70 truncated at Richmond BART
on weekends
Lines 71, 74:
every 40 minutes on weekdays
Line 74: Every 40 minutes on weekends
limited operating hours (7:00a to
7:00p)
Line 76: every 40 minutes on
weekends, limited operating hours
(6:00a to 10:00p)
in line with service standard minimums
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Transbay
All Day Transbay (F, NL, + O):

All weekend service eliminated.

No change to weekday Line F.

Weekday Line NL frequency
reduced to 20 minutes peak, 30
minutes off-peak. Weekday
Line O operates peak period
only.

Peak Period Transbay: Reduced
number of trips on all lines but
no outright line elimination
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Route & Segment
Eliminations
Lines 19, 46L, 802, 805, 840:

Eliminated.

Truncated Segments:

Line 70 at Richmond BART
Line O at Broadway
Line 97 at Union Landing
New Alameda East End Local Route:

Offsets coverage loss from changes
to Line O.

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18 The Road Ahead
Date Service Reduction Step
Aug 12, 2026 AC Transit Board Sets Public Hearing
Oct 14, 2026 Public Hearing and Open House
Nov 3, 2026 General Election
Nov 18, 2026
(if needed)
AC Transit Regular Board Meeting
Dec 9, 2026
(if needed)
AC Transit Board Approval
Jun 13, 2027
(if needed)
Implement Service Reductions
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19 Share Your Feedback!
Find us on Social: actransit.org
Scan the QR Code to learn more about our Proposed Contingency Plan Email: [email protected] Visit: www.actransit.org/contingency-plan Agenda Packet Page 24 of 218
Mayor
Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem
Rebecca Saltzman
Councilmembers
William Ktsanes
Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger

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DRAFT MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (5:00 PM)
Hillside Conference Room - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Join Via Zoom:
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Council Chambers - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
Join Via Zoom:
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1. Cable T.V. Broadcast on KCRT Channel 28

2. Livestream Online at www.elcerrito.gov/CouncilMeetingMaterials Public Comments:

1. In-person, by submitting a request to speak to the City Clerk.

2. Via Zoom, using the "Raise Hand" feature to request to speak.

3. By phone, dialing *9 to "raise your hand", and *6 to unmute.

4. Online, using the "Submit Comments" feature on the meeting event.

5. Via email to [email protected] indicating Public Comments – Agenda Item #.

Conduct: This meeting is held pursuant to City Council Rules of Order and Procedure.

Agenda Item No. 6.A.

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

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5:00 PM ROLL CALL - CONVENE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Quinto called the meeting to order at 5:02 PM.

Present: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger

Absent: None

Employee Organizations: Police Employees Association (PEA); and Public Safety Management Association (Police Chief, Fire Chief.) Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, City Management
No reportable action.

3. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING

LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: David Ciappara v. City of El Cerrito (California Public Employment Relations Board Case No. SF-CE-2346-M)
Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, City Management
No reportable action.

4. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The special meeting adjourned at 6:02 PM
6:00 PM ROLL CALL – CONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Quinto called the meeting to order at 6:10 PM.

Present: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger

Absent: None

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

MOMENT OF SILENCE

2. TELECONFERENCE AND PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
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Mayor
Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem
Rebecca Saltzman
Councilmembers
William Ktsanes
Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger

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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.

City Manager Pinkos - announced Districting Community workshop scheduled for 6/3 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers.

Police Chief Keith - provided clarification on the Peregrine Technology contract.

Mayor Quinto - reported signing a letter of support of the Golden Gate Fields Open Space project, issuing a Mayoral Proclamation in recognition of Former Mayor Rich Bartke's 90th birthday; announced upcoming Districting Community workshop and Special City Council Meeting scheduled for 6/9 for the next Districting public hearing; and no reportable action from the 5:00 PM closed session meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman - encouraged voters to vote by 8 PM and commented on Pride month.

Councilmember Motoyama - commented on submission of vote-by-mail ballots at polling or ballot box locations.

Councilmember Wysinger - commented on Pride month and flag raising event and working towards holding Juneteenth events.

Councilmember Ktsanes - commented on election results timing.

Comments related to items appearing on the Public Hearing or Policy Matter portions of the Agenda will be heard prior to the City Council taking action on each item.

Public Comments: Written comments submitted prior to and during the meeting are posted online as supplemental materials and incorporated into the official meeting record.

Ry Crawford - expressed concerns regarding surveillance and data collecting software used by the Police Department.

Megan Steffen - commented regarding public trust in local government.

Henry Pinkard - spoke in support of adding stop signs at neighborhood crossings on the Ohlone Greenway.

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

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Bill Barish - expressed concerns regarding software used by the Police Department and need for public discussion regarding contracts for software used.

Michael McDougall - thanked City staff for their work; spoke regarding support of moving forward with five districts, and makeup of district boundaries.

Jiggy Geronimo - spoke regarding need to expand research and thought in determining who to contract with for police data services, and support of additional stop signs at neighborhood crossings on the Ohlone Greenway.

Denise Sangster - expressed concern regarding decision to cancel the Flock Cameras contract.

Ryan Lau - representative of AC Transit, provided updates on upcoming AC Transit Board consideration for reduction in service due to budget shortfalls.

Nakiesha - spoke regarding the process of contracting for data services in the Police Department.

Cindy McPherson - expressed concern regarding Police Department data software contracts.

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.

Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Motoyama/Councilmember Ktsanes Action: Approved the consent calendar as indicated below. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None
A. Financial Advisory Board Recommendation
Action Proposed: Receive and file recommendations from the Financial Advisory Board.

Contact: David Carvel, Chair, Financial Advisory Board
Action Received and filed. General direction provided to staff regarding evaluating Internal Service Fund policies and procedures and to provide an update to City Council in advance of the next mid-cycle budget update.

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

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B. Loving Day Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation declaring June 12, 2026 as Loving Day in the City of El Cerrito, and encourage people to reflect on the Loving family and all of the pioneers who have and will continue to fight for the civil right to love.

Contact: Shannon Bassi, Human Resources Manager, City Management Action: Approved proclamation
C. Economic Development Committee Appointment
Action Proposed: Approve an Economic Development Committee recommendation to appoint UlugBeck Nurmatov, effective June 1, 2026.

Contact: Aissia Ashoori, Housing-Economic Development Manager; Community Development Department
Action: Approved appointment
D. Authorization for Purchase of a 2023 EV Ford E-Transit 350 Gamechanger Paratransit Van
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with Model1 Commercial Vehicles through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (Contract No. 0813250-CRE), in an amount not to exceed $115,000, for the purchase of one Ford E-Transit 350 for use in the Easy Ride Senior & Disabled Paratransit Program.

Contact: Bridget Cooney, Recreation Supervisor; Christopher Jones, Recreation Director, Recreation Department
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-30

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

8. POLICY MATTERS
A. Draft Proposed FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 Biennial Budget Action Proposed: Receive and file the Draft Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28 City Biennial Budget and provide direction to staff as necessary.

Contact: Claire Coleman, Budget/Financial Services Manager; Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer; Finance Department Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding operating revenues versus expenses, one-time fund balance uses, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) public review process, street Agenda Packet Page 29 of 218
Mayor
Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem
Rebecca Saltzman
Councilmembers
William Ktsanes
Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger

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improvement program, Utility User Tax revenue litigation, allocation of insurance among departments, and CIP prioritization.

Public Comments:

Michael McDougall - spoke in support of the proposed budget.

David Carvel - expressed concerns regarding high salaries and increases.

Megan Steffen - spoke regarding need for a political counter narrative in the community.

Action: No action taken

Councilmember Motoyama - reported on attendance at the Association of Bay Area Governments Executive Board meeting, Financial Advisory Board meeting, East Bay Wildfire Coalition meeting, and Pride Flag raising event.

Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman- reported on attendance at the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee meeting.

Mayor Quinto - reported on Cal Cities meetings in Ontario and Fort Bragg, and participation in gubernatorial candidate interviews.

10. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

The regular meeting adjourned at 8:43 PM
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the City Council meeting of June 2, 2026 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.

Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk
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Mayor
Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem
Rebecca Saltzman
Councilmembers
William Ktsanes
Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger

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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:15 PM)
Council Chambers - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
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DRAFT MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026
View:

1. Cable T.V. Broadcast on KCRT Channel 28

2. Livestream Online at www.elcerrito.gov/CouncilMeetingMaterials Public Comments:

1. In-person, by submitting a request to speak to the City Clerk.

2. Via Zoom, using the "Raise Hand" feature to request to speak.

3. By phone, dialing *9 to "raise your hand", and *6 to unmute.

4. Online, using the "Submit Comments" feature on the meeting event.

5. Via email to [email protected] indicating Public Comments – Agenda Item #.

Conduct: This meeting is held pursuant to City Council Rules of Order and Procedure.

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

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6:15 PM ROLL CALL - CONVENE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman called the meeting to order at 6:16 PM.

Present: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger Absent: Mayor Quinto

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

MOMENT OF SILENCE

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Third Public Hearing on Transition to District-Based Elections – Presentation of Initial Draft Maps and Sequence of Elections Notice was published on 5/30/2026, draft maps were publicly posted 06/02/2026 at www.elcerrito.gov/districts.

Action Proposed: Conduct a third public hearing regarding transitioning to district-based elections for City Council members, including reviewing draft maps, soliciting public input, and providing direction to staff on the draft maps and sequence of elections for district-based Council elections in accordance with Elections Code § 10010.

Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney; Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding risk of adopting a map from the public, timing of review of maps submitted, ensuring gerrymandering does not occur, process for determination of the sequence of elections, and option to have all terms voted on in the same election year.

Public Hearing: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman opened the public hearing.

Public Comments:

Neil Tsutsui - shared feedback that Map A fragments rental communities along the San Pablo Corridor in 3 districts, Map B breaks this same community of interest into 4 districts and splits the hilltop school zone into 3, and Map C splitting Mira Vista over 2 districts.

Michael Coan - questioned how it is determined the sequencing of elections.

Richard Brooks - spoke on public information regarding districts, communities of interests, and working to increase civic engagement on the distracting process and 3-4 districts for the flat portions of the city.

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

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Betsy Bashor - commented on what composes the Hillside area, consideration of using Garbage routes, gerrymandering regarding incumbents
Grant Ricketts - spoke regarding the quick process to transition, questioned the identity of the individual who brought forward the allegation of violation, and consideration of splitting San Pablo Avenue in two districts, B represented a more logical
Rebecah Kenny - concern about need for additional community outreach, if not now well before the 2028 election.

Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Motoyama/Councilmember Wysinger Action: Closed the public hearing. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None Absent: Mayor Quinto
Action: General feedback provided by the City Council, no formal action taken.

3. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The special meeting adjourned at 7:22 PM
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the City Council meeting of June 9, 2026 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.

Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk
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Mayor
Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem
Rebecca Saltzman
Councilmembers
William Ktsanes
Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger

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DRAFT MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (5:00 PM)
Hillside Conference Room - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito and 1441 Quivira Road San Diego, CA
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Council Chambers - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito and
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1. Cable T.V. Broadcast on KCRT Channel 28

2. Livestream Online at www.elcerrito.gov/CouncilMeetingMaterials Public Comments:

1. In-person, by submitting a request to speak to the City Clerk.

2. Via Zoom, using the "Raise Hand" feature to request to speak.

3. By phone, dialing *9 to "raise your hand", and *6 to unmute.

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

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Conduct: This meeting is held pursuant to City Council Rules of Order and Procedure. 5:00 PM ROLL CALL - CONVENE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Quinto called the meeting to order at 5:03 PM.

Employee Organizations: Police Employees Association (PEA); and Public Safety Management Association (Police Chief, Fire Chief).

Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, City Management
No reportable action.

3. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The special meeting adjourned at 5:48 PM
6:00 PM ROLL CALL – CONVENE CONCURRENT SPECIAL PUBLIC

FINANCING AUTHORITY/REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Quinto called the meeting to order at 6:10 PM.

Present In-Person: Mayor Quinto, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama Present Remotely: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Wysinger (Just Cause due to a need related to a physical or mental disability) Absent: None
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Mayor
Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem
Rebecca Saltzman
Councilmembers
William Ktsanes
Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger

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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.

City Manager Pinkos - announced slight delay of curbside recycling pickup due to temporary staff shortages, and Juneteenth flag raising event on 6/18 at 5:00 PM.

Councilmember Motoyama - thanked City staff for support in answering questions regarding the budget.

Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman - requested information be sent to Councilmembers to answer questions regarding recycling pickup delays.

Councilmember Wysinger - inquired about the status of the canceled Flock contract and updates regarding removal of cameras.

Mayor Quinto - announced recognition of El Cerrito Centenarian Nahoma Kats who turned 100; and presented El Cerrito resident Ruby Adachi Hiramoto with a Mayoral Certificate in recognition of her 105th birthday.

4. FOURTH PUBLIC HEARING ON TRANSITION TO DISTRICT-BASED ELECTIONS – PRESENTATION OF REFINED DRAFT MAP(S) AND

SEQUENCE OF ELECTIONS
The set start time of this public hearing is 6:15 PM. Notice was published on 6/6/2026, draft maps were publicly posted 6/10/2026 at www.elcerrito.gov/districts.

Action Proposed: Conduct a fourth public hearing regarding transitioning to district-based elections for City Council members, including reviewing draft maps, soliciting public input, and providing direction to staff on the draft maps and sequence of elections for district-based Council elections in accordance with Elections Code § 10010; and upon conclusion direct staff on a final map to bring forward for adoption at the fifth public hearing scheduled for July 7, 2026.

Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney; Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding differences between C2 and A2, selection implications to the redistricting process every 10 years, use of precincts versus census blocks, timing and next steps, representation of communities of interest in the draft maps, deviation regulations, and public submission 109 map consideration.

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

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Public Hearing: Mayor Quinto opened the public hearing.

Public Comments: Written comments submitted prior to and during the meeting are posted online as supplemental materials and incorporated into the official meeting record.

Michael Coan - commented on the open space within city boundaries, concern with San Pablo area all in one district and lower voting percentage in the area, and implications of recent case law on related federal laws.

Richard Brooks - commented on process driven as a result of inaction, shapes of proposed districts, and distribution of wealthier areas.

Chelsi Sparti - spoke in opposition to district-based elections, and if districts formed should equally consider schools, renters, business, parks, transit stops, and places of worship; shared support of Maps B, 47, 70, 65, 80, and 130.

Sally Goodman - spoke regarding work on Civil Rights compliance, more meaningful context needed online, and racial equity.

Grant Ricketts - shared need for additional time needed to digest information, support of moving more than one map forward for consideration, Jerry Figone - commented on schools’ attendance in neighborhoods and correlation to some proposed districts, and support of two Councilmembers in the San Pablo Ave corridor.

Neil Tsutsui - shared comments on public map 109 and 129 in connection to communities of interest, school zones, and planned development areas.

Ira Sharenow - spoke regarding sequencing of the election and connection to the outcome of the 2026 election.

Howdy Goudey - spoke in favor of map C2 and 60 but improvements could be made.

Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Motoyama/Councilmember Wysinger Action: Closed the public hearing. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None
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Mayor
Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem
Rebecca Saltzman
Councilmembers
William Ktsanes
Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger

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Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman/Councilmember Wysinger Action:

Provided staff direction to bring back the variations made to C2 (ID:142) and Draft A2 map for final consideration at the next hearing. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None
City Council recessed from 8:45 PM to 8:56 PM.
(Policy Item Heard out of Order)
A. CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Approval of the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28 Proposed Budget and Spending Authority by Fund for the City and Public Financing Authority, and Approval of the FY 2026-27 Annual Gann Appropriation Limit.

Action Proposed: 1) Adopt a City Council resolution authorizing Fiscal Year 2026-27 spending authority by fund for the City of El Cerrito; 2) Adopt an El Cerrito Public Financing Authority resolution authorizing Fiscal Year 2026-27 spending authority by fund; and 3) Adopt a City Council resolution approving the calculation and establishing the FY 2026-27 Gann Appropriation Limit.

Contact: Claire Coleman, Budget/Financial Services Manager; Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer; Finance Department Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding decisions for contributions to the 115 Trust, unfunded liability, capital improvement program funding, unanticipated expenses, one-time versus ongoing expenses, funding options for large projects and capital improvements, ECSTARS program, and additional library hours.

Public Comments: Written comments submitted prior to and during the meeting are posted online as supplemental materials and incorporated into the official meeting record.

Grant Ricketts - commented on implementation of Financial Advisory Board recommendations, Measure C, transparency, and State Auditor recommendations.

Richard Brooks - spoke on union negotiations, employee overtime, employee salaries, and concern regarding the process of the consent calendar.

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

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Ira Sharenow - commented on presentation information, employee compensation and overtime, possible elimination of Real Property Transfer Tax, lack of funding for sidewalk repairs and Ohlone Greenway maintenance.

Megan Steffen - spoke regarding transparency in council discussions and need to take more action by motion.

Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman/Councilmember Motoyama Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-39 (Spending Authority), PFA Resolution 2026-01, and Resolution No. 2026-40 (GANN Limit).

Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: Councilmember Ktsanes

5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Remarks are typically limited to 3 minutes per person. The Mayor may reduce the time limit per speaker depending upon the number of speakers and may limit the total time for public comment to facilitate the completion of business on the agenda. Comments regarding non-agenda, presentation and consent calendar items will be heard first.

Comments related to items appearing on the Public Hearing or Policy Matter portions of the Agenda will be heard prior to the City Council taking action on each item.

Public Comments: Written comments submitted prior to and during the meeting are posted online as supplemental materials and incorporated into the official meeting record.

Michael Coan - spoke regarding a need for improved communications between residents and Councilmembers.

Barbara Chan - commented in support of holding City Council town hall meetings, reporting benefits and cost of meetings and conferences attended, public safety needs assessment, cost of maintaining church property purchased by the city, and city salaries.

Richard Brooks - spoke regarding management salary reductions, overtime, and hiring practices.

Ira Sharenow - commented on lack of transparency and Richmond Street Bike lane funding.

Megan Steffen - spoke regarding timing of council comments, council salaries, management salaries, and revisiting the Strategic Plan.

6. PRESENTATIONS
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Mayor
Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem
Rebecca Saltzman
Councilmembers
William Ktsanes
Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger

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7. ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the consent calendar shall be acted upon in one motion, unless a member of the City Council or staff request separate consideration.

Moved/Seconded: Mayor Quinto/Councilmember Motoyama
Action: Extended the meeting to 11:30 PM. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Ktsanes/Councilmember Motoyama Action: Approved items A-F and H-L on the consent calendar as indicated below. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None A. Approval of Minutes
Action Proposed: Approve the City Council Meeting minutes from April 13, April 21, May 5, and May 19, 2026.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Action: Approved minutes
B. Juneteenth Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation in support and recognition of Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026 and further recognize Juneteenth by flying the flag at City Hall from June 18–21, 2026.

Contact: Shannon Bassi, Human Resources Manager, City Management Action: Approved proclamation
C. Financial Advisory Board Recommendation
Action Proposed: Receive and file recommendations from the Financial Advisory Board.

Contact: David Carvel, Chair, Financial Advisory Board
Action: Received and filed
D. Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for May 2026 Action Proposed: Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the month of May 2026.

Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
Action: Received and filed
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Mayor
Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem
Rebecca Saltzman
Councilmembers
William Ktsanes
Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger

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E. Delegation of Design Review Board Powers and Duties to the Planning Commission in Certain Circumstances
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution delegating powers and duties of the Design Review Board to the Planning Commission when the Design Review Board does not have sufficient members to constitute a quorum.

Contact: Jeff Ballantine, Senior Planner; Sean Moss, Planning Manager, Community Development Department
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-31
F. Call, Consolidate and Request Election Services for a November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election for the Purpose of Electing Two Members of City Council
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution to call for a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the purpose of electing two members of the El Cerrito City Council, each for a term of four years; and to request the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors consent and direct the Registrar of Voters to provide specified services to the City related to the conduct of the election.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-32
G. Establish Speed Limits for Eight Speed Zones on Arlington Boulevard, Central Avenue, Cutting Boulevard-Elm Street-Richmond Street, Potrero Avenue, San Pablo Avenue, and Stockton Avenue Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution establishing speed limits for eight identified speed zones to allow for radar, lidar, and other electronic device-based enforcement in conformance with State of California requirements.

Contact: James Mizutani, Associate Engineer; Jarrett Mullen, Sustainable Transportation Program Manager; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
Pulled from Consent by Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman.

Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Motoyama/Councilmember Ktsanes Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-33. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman
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Mayor
Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem
Rebecca Saltzman
Councilmembers
William Ktsanes
Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger

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H. Agreement with Sweeping Corporation of America for Street Sweeping Services
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Sweeping Corporation of America in an amount not to exceed $143,500 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27, to provide street sweeping services effective July 1, 2026, for a period of five years with an option to annually extend five years thereafter.

Contact: Karineh Samkian, Senior Program Manager; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-34
I. Construction Contract Award for 2026 Surface Seal Project, City Project No. C3027.26
Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review (CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301)
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution acknowledging the sole bidder, Pavement Coating Co. (Pavement Coatings), as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for the 2026 Surface Seal Project, City Project No. C3027.26 (Project); accepting the negotiated price from Pavement Coatings; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Pavement Coatings in the amount of $1,816,415.91 and to approve potential change orders in an amount not to exceed $182,000.

Contact: Roland Lambert, Associate Engineer; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-35
J. Spending Authorization for Contra Costa County Forensic Services Division
Action Proposed: Authorize the City Manager or designee to spend up to $70,000 on forensic services completed by the Contra Costa County Forensic Services Division in the current fiscal year, ending June 30, 2026.

Contact: Paul Keith, Chief of Police, El Cerrito Police Department Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-36
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Mayor
Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem
Rebecca Saltzman
Councilmembers
William Ktsanes
Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger

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K. Urgent Repair of Storm Drain Pipe at Cerrito Vista Park Tennis Courts
4/5 Vote Required to Pass
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution determining the existence of an emergency and the need to perform emergency repairs to a storm drain pipe at the Cerrito Vista Park tennis courts and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with FJ&I Engineering in the amount not to exceed $97,500 and to approve potential change orders up to $10,000 for such emergency repair work.

Contact: Roland Lambert, Associate Engineer; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-37
L. SB 1 - The Road Repair and Accountability Act, List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Action Proposed: Approve a resolution adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to receive funding from Senate Bill 1 – The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 through the Local Streets and Roads Program.

Contact: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-38

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING: The noticed public hearing on Fire Hazard Abatement has been rescheduled from June 16, 2026 to July 21, 2026

9. POLICY MATTERS
B. Spending Authority for Certain Vendors Expected to Exceed $45,000 for FY 2026-27
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving spending authority for vendors expected to exceed $45,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27.

Contact: Claire Coleman, Budget/Financial Services Manager; Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer; Finance Department Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman/Councilmember Motoyama Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-41. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None
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Mayor
Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem
Rebecca Saltzman
Councilmembers
William Ktsanes
Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger

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C. Annual Adoption of the City's Full-time Salary Schedule, Effective July 6, 2026
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution to approve the City's full-time salary schedule, including approval to establish and modify two classifications.

Contact: Shannon Bassi, Human Resources Manager, City Management Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding confirmation of no new budgeted positions with inclusion of the new position.

Public Comments:

Ira Sharenow - commented on Measure C, allocation of city funds, and reduction of management salaries.

Lisa Martinengro - spoke in opposition of approval of the proposed salary schedule and increase to management salaries.

Richard Brooks - spoke in opposition of the salaries presented.

Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Motoyama/Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-42. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: Councilmember Ktsanes

10. CITY COUNCIL LOCAL & REGIONAL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor and City Council communications regarding local and regional liaison assignments, committee reports, and any required reporting under AB 1234 for meetings (as defined by the Brown Act) attended at the public's expense.

Councilmember Motoyama - reported on attendance at Cal Cities Revenue and Taxation Policy Committee meeting, Contra Costa County Mayors Conference, Association of Bay Area Governments Housing Committee meeting, City Advisory member appreciation dinner, and presentation at El Cerrito STARS Intern orientation.

Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman - reported on attendance at a tour of El Cerrito Plaza Bart Transit Oriented development project modular units.

Councilmember Wysinger - reported on attendance at the Cal Cities Public Safety Policy Committee meeting.

Mayor Quinto - reported on attendance at the US Conference of Mayors, Bay Area Air Quality board meeting, and Cal Cities Centra Valley Division meeting.

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

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11. ADJOURN CONCURRENT SPECIAL PUBLIC FINANCING

AUTHORITY/REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

The regular meeting adjourned at 11:29 PM
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the City Council meeting of June 16, 2026 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.

Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk
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Mayor
Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem
Rebecca Saltzman
Councilmembers
William Ktsanes
Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger

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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:15 PM)
Council Chambers - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
Join Via Zoom:
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DRAFT MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026
View:

1. Cable T.V. Broadcast on KCRT Channel 28

2. Livestream Online at www.elcerrito.gov/MeetingsandAgendas Public Comments:

1. In-person, by submitting a request to speak to the City Clerk.

2. Via Zoom, using the "Raise Hand" feature to request to speak.

3. By phone, dialing *9 to "raise your hand", and *6 to unmute.

4. Online, using the "Submit Comments" feature on the meeting event.

5. Via email to [email protected] indicating Public Comments – Agenda Item #.

Written comments received by 2:00 PM the day of the meeting will be provided to the City Council and posted online in advance of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline will be provided to the City Council and posted after the meeting.

Conduct: This meeting is held pursuant to City Council Rules of Order and Procedure.

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

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6:15 PM ROLL CALL - CONVENE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Quinto called the meeting to order at 6:16 PM.

Present: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger (left at 7:31 PM) Absent: None

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

MOMENT OF SILENCE

2. TELECONFERENCE AND PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Fifth Public Hearing on Transition to District-Based Elections – Introduction of an Ordinance to Establish District-based Elections, Adopt the Final Map to Establish District Boundaries, and Establish Sequence of District Elections
The set start time of this public hearing is 6:15 PM. Notice was published on 6/27/2026, draft maps were publicly posted 6/30/2026 at www.elcerrito.gov/districts.

Action Proposed: Conduct a fifth public hearing and upon conclusion introduce the ordinance titled:

An Ordinance of the City of El Cerrito Amending Title 2 "Administration" of the El Cerrito Municipal Code to Add Section

Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney; Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding staggered terms, timeline of adopting an ordinance within the safe harbor timeline,
Public Hearing: Mayor Quinto opened the public hearing.

Public Comments: Written comments submitted prior to and during the meeting are posted online as supplemental materials and incorporated into the official meeting record.

Maureen Dixon - spoke in support of draft map C3.

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

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Richard Brooks - commented on support of moving to district elections and expressed desire to keep the Northwest area whole, sequencing such a district for election in 2028 when there is higher voter turnout, and clarification on the end of the safe harbor timeframe.

Michael McDougall - commented in support of draft map C3, concern on A2 boundary up Moeser and less representative of the high fire risk areas, and support of adopting a map at tonight's meeting.

Grant Ricketts - spoke in support of draft map A2, concern that draft map C3 was forced to try and fit the needs of the community.

Rebecah K - support of draft map C3 for representation of renters and not basing boundaries based on school lines that are across the full county.

Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Motoyama/Councilmember Wysinger Action: Closed the public hearing. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None
Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman/Councilmember Ktsanes Action: Failed motion to adopt map C3 Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes Noes: Mayor Quinto, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Wysinger/Councilmember Motoyama Action: Adopted map A2 Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes
Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman/Councilmember Motoyama Action: Sequenced the election with Brown (1), Purple (3), and Green (5) up in 2028; and Red (2) and Orange (4) up in 2030 Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: Mayor Quinto, Councilmember Ktsanes
Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman/Councilmember Motoyama Action: Introduced the proposed ordinance, incorporating adoption of Map A2 and sequencing the election with district 1, 3 and 5 (Brown, Purple, and Green respectively) in 2028 and 2, 4 (Red and Orange respectively) in 2030 Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None
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Mayor
Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem
Rebecca Saltzman
Councilmembers
William Ktsanes
Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger

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4. PRESENTATIONS
A. San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Implementation Update: Economic Development and Affordable Housing
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation on the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Economic Development and Affordable Housing Analysis and Implementation Strategy
Contact: Melanie Mintz, Community Development Director; Aissia Ashoori, Housing-Economic Development Program Manager, Community Development Department
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding addressing property owners leaving vacant lots, Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing program, Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Program usage, inclusionary data, online sales tax revenue forecasts, Certificates of Participation bonds, need for policy discussions to increase affordable housing, future study sessions on addressing housing needs, Action: Received and filed
B. Resolution Honoring Community Development Director Melanie Mintz in Retirement
Action Proposed: Adopt a Resolution recognizing and honoring Community Development Director Melanie Mintz in retirement after serving the City of El Cerrito for 22 years.

Contact: Karen Pinkos, City Manager, City Management
Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman/Councilmember Motoyama Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-43. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Wysinger

5. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The special meeting adjourned at 8:58 PM
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the City Council meeting of July 7, 2026 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.

Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk
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Mayor
Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem
Rebecca Saltzman
Councilmembers
William Ktsanes
Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger

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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (5:00 PM)
Hillside Conference Room - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Join Via Zoom:
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这些信息可免费为您解释。请访问位于 10890 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530 的市政厅，或访问 www.elcerrito.gov/LanguageAccess 了解更多信息

DRAFT MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Public Comments:

1. In-person, by submitting a request to speak to the City Clerk.

2. Via Zoom, using the "Raise Hand" feature to request to speak.

3. By phone, dialing *9 to "raise your hand", and *6 to unmute.

4. Online, using the "Submit Comments" feature on the meeting event.

5. Via email to [email protected] indicating Public Comments – Agenda Item #.

Conduct: This meeting is held pursuant to City Council Rules of Order and Procedure.

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

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5:00 PM ROLL CALL - CONVENE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Quinto called the meeting to order at 5:09 PM.

Present: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama Absent: Councilmember Wysinger

Public Comments: Written comments submitted prior to and during the meeting are posted online as supplemental materials and incorporated into the official meeting record.

Richard Brooks - spoke regarding concern of timing of the taskforce application process and the election process.

Megan Steffen - commented on selection of individuals who will continue to be invested in the discussion on the library.

2. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND LIBRARY TASK FORCE 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 City Council recessed from 6:32 - 6:44 PM.

The City Council conducted 15 interviews and made the following appointments.

Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman/Councilmember Motoyama Action: For the Arts and Culture Commission, appointed Michael Kessler to a partial term ending 3/1/2029. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama Noes: None

Absent: Councilmember Wysinger
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Motoyama/Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman Action: For the Library Task Force Youth Member, appointed Eden Rosekind to a term ending 7/15/2027. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama Noes: None

Absent: Councilmember Wysinger
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Mayor
Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem
Rebecca Saltzman
Councilmembers
William Ktsanes
Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger

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Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman/Councilmember Motoyama Action: For the Library Task Force, appointed Amy Chen, Chelsi Sparti, Ian Bader, and Tom Panas, each to a term ending 7/15/2027. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Wysinger
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Motoyama/Councilmember Ktsanes Action: For the Civil Service Commission, appointed Valerie Woodson to a partial term ending 3/1/2029; and for the Human Relations Commission, appointed Woodson to a partial term ending 3/1/2028. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Wysinger
Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman/Councilmember Motoyama Action: For the Library Task Force, appointed Rachel Rosekind and Bethany Woods, each to a term ending 7/15/2027. Ayes: Mayor Quinto, Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman, Councilmember Ktsanes, Councilmember Motoyama Noes: None

Absent: Councilmember Wysinger

3. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The special meeting adjourned at 8:59 PM
Gabe Quinto, Mayor
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the City Council meeting of July 14, 2026 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.

Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 6.B.

Date: July 21, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Christina Leard, Acting Senior Management Analyst; Public Works Department
Subject: Environmental Quality Committee Appointment Recommendation

ACTION PROPOSED
Approve an Environmental Quality Committee recommendation to appoint UlugBeck Nurmatov (Bek Nur) to the Environmental Quality Committee, effective July 22, 2026.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
In May 2026, the City received an application for appointment to the Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) from UlugBeck Nurmatov (Bek Nur). At the July 14, 2026, regular meeting of the EQC, the Committee interviewed Mr. Nur and voiced their support for his appointment and voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council that Mr. Nur be appointed to the EQC.

Mr. Nur has been a resident of El Cerrito for 23 years. In his interview to serve on the EQC, he voiced his interest in getting involved with the community in which he lives, as well as contributing to solving environmental challenges facing the local and global community. Mr. Nur holds a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Economy, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He brings to the EQC over 20 years of experience leading collaborative projects, analyzing complex systems, and serving diverse communities.

If the City Council approves this recommendation, the number of Committee members will be seven (7) out of a possible membership total of fifteen (15).

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

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
The EQC supports the City in developing programs and policies that help protect the local environment (e.g., Expanded Foodware Ordinance), while also engaging in activities that have a direct impact on environmental quality (e.g., volunteer litter and creek cleanups).

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Agenda Item No. 6.B.

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

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

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

Application(s) on file with the City Clerk
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 6.C.

Date: July 21, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
Subject: Board, Commission, and Committee Workplan(s) and/or Accomplishments

ACTION PROPOSED
Receive and file adopted workplan(s) and accomplishments from applicable Boards, Commissions, and Committees of the City.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Resolution 2024-16, Section 3, adopted by the City Council on March 21, 2024, implemented procedures by which City of El Cerrito Boards, Commissions, and Committees (Advisory Bodies) adopt a two-year workplan. The workplan shall be developed within the Advisory Body's scope of responsibility and be aligned with the City's adopted Strategic Plan. The workplan shall be adopted by the Advisory Body (and posted on the Advisory Body website) no later than July 1st of applicable years. The workplan shall also include a section to provide annual accomplishments of the Advisory Body which shall be updated and posted annually by July 1st. Subsequent to adoption by the Advisory Body, the workplan and/or accomplishments shall be transmitted to the City Council on consent as a received and file item. The applicable advisory body chair(s) or designee(s) shall be in attendance at the meeting.

This item includes transmission of the following item(s):
• Arts and Culture Commission
Chair: Renée LeVesque
Staff Liaison: Will Provost, Assistant to the City Manager o FY26/27-27/28 Workplan
o FY25/26 Accomplishments
• Committee on Aging
Chair: Melissa Newton
Staff Liaison: Bridget Cooney, Recreation Supervisor
o FY25/26 Accomplishments
• Community Safety Committee
Chair: James Dolganas
Staff Liaison: Aaron Leone, Police Sergeant
o FY25/26 Accomplishments
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Agenda Item No. 6.C.
• Economic Development Committee
Chair: Jean Shrem
Staff Liaison: Aissia Ashoori, Housing/Economic Development Program Manager o FY26/27-27/28 Workplan
o FY25/26 Accomplishments
• Environmental Quality Committee
Chair: Fred Bialy
Staff Liaison: Christina Leard, Management Analyst III
o FY25/26 Accomplishments
• Park and Recreation Commission
Chair: Lauren Dodge
Staff Liaison: Chris Jones, Recreation Director
o FY26/27-27/28 Workplan
o FY25/26 Accomplishments
• Urban Forest Committee
Chair: Randi Jiménez
Staff Liaison: Stephen Prée, Program Manager/City Arborist o FY25/26 Accomplishments

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
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

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

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. ACC FY27-28 Workplan and FY26 Accomplishments
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Agenda Item No. 6.C.

2. COA FY26 Accomplishments

3. CommSC FY26 Accomplishments

4. EDC FY27-28 Workplan and FY26 Accomplishments

5. EQC FY26 Accomplishments

6. PRC FY27-28 Workplan and FY26 Accomplishments

7. UFC FY26 Accomplishments
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Arts & Culture Commission
FY 2026/2027 – 2027/2028 Work Plan Page 1 of 4 Adopted: June 22, 2026

ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION
Staff Liaison
Will Provost | (510) 215-4318
[email protected]
City Manager's Office

BIENNUAL WORK PLAN
FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 – 2027/2028

ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION
Chair Renée LeVesque;
Vice-Chair Courtney Helion;
Members Ruth Cazden, Jenny Hammer,
Kim Settles, and Juno Rabinovici (Youth Member)
MISSION STATEMENT: It is the mission of the Arts & Culture Commission to advise the City Council of the needs of the artistic and cultural community; encourage and promote arts programs and events that engage community members and local businesses to build a flourishing and vibrant arts and cultural environment; provide advice to artists and arts/cultural organizations by sponsoring forums, programs, and events; carry out the Arts in Public Places program, and upon request, advise the City with respect to possible sources of funding.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: The Arts and Culture Commission (ACC) consists of up to seven members who demonstrate a commitment to various arts disciplines, including but not limited to fine arts, visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, art history, and arts education. The ACC is charged with oversight of the Arts in Public Places Program, which requires certain development projects to contribute 1% of construction costs to public art, and is responsible for acquisition, funding, and placement of public art in the City on public property. The ACC also juries the City Hall Gallery Space, located on the second floor of City Hall at 10890 San Pablo Avenue.

History as described in 2017/18 Workplan: In 2002, a group of citizens petitioned the El Cerrito City Council to establish an arts and culture commission. Their proposal included the idea of advising the Council on arts and culture within the City and collaboration with existing organizations within the community: “By establishing an art and culture commission the City of El Cerrito would be providing support and encouragement for the growth of all arts. We would be joining the greater Bay Area in dedicating our time and involvement to the promotion of arts, artists and varied arts programs that would enrich our community and enhance our city.” In 2003, the City Council created the Arts and Culture Commission. In 2013, the Commission adopted an Arts and Culture Master Plan to shape a vision for arts and culture in the City of El Cerrito.

Agenda Item No. 6.C
Attachment 1
Agenda Packet Page 58 of 218
Arts & Culture Commission
FY 2026/2027 – 2027/2028 Work Plan Page 2 of 4 Adopted: June 22, 2026 FISCAL YEAR (2026/2027)
Goal or
Objective
Proposed
Activities
Funding and other
Resources requested
Estimated Staff
time needed
Timeline For
Completion
No additional projects identified for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. Please see table for Ongoing Projects listed below.

FISCAL YEAR (2027/2028)
Goal or
Objective
Proposed
Activities
Funding and other
Resources requested
Estimated Staff
time needed
Timeline For
Completion
No additional projects identified for Fiscal Year 2027/2028. Please see table for Ongoing Projects listed below.

ONGOING PROJECTS
Project Activities Funding and other Resources
requested
Estimated Staff
time needed
Maintain Arts & Culture
Signature Programs
Poet Laureate, ECCRU Artist in Residency,
4 th of July/worldOne Festival, Utility Box
Public Art Program
Funding, excluding Staff time,
provided by the Arts in Public Places
Program, Public Art Fund (213)
40 hours
Increase Access/Inclusivity
to Public Art in the
Community
City Hall Gallery Space Call for
Artists/Program. El Cerrito Art
Organizations and Venues Database.

Focus on promoting Mini-Grant Program.

Maintain Public Art Fund Database for
Increased Transparency.

Funding, excluding Staff time,
provided by the Arts in Public Places
Program, Public Art Fund (213)
35 hours
Leverage Partnerships with
Other Organizations
Partnering with schools, library, community
organizations and non-profits on community
events/projects such as Messy Art Day,
Free Folk Festival, EC Art Association Art
Show, etc. Co-coordinate United Against
Hate Week Event.

Funding, excluding Staff time,
provided by the Arts in Public Places
Program, Public Art Fund (213)
8 hours
Supporting the Local Artistic
and Cultural Community
Events (Art/Music/Food/Culture), Gallery
Space, Database, Sponsorship of 4th of July
Festival, October Arts Month, etc.

Funding, excluding Staff time,
provided by the Arts in Public Places
Program, Public Art Fund (213)
10 hours
Beautify El Cerrito Utility Box Public Art Program, Pavement Art Program, Community Center Mural
Project
Funding, excluding Staff time,
provided by the Arts in Public Places
Program, Public Art Fund (213)
25 hours
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Arts & Culture Commission
FY 2026/2027 – 2027/2028 Work Plan Page 3 of 4 Adopted: June 22, 2026

PRIOR FISCAL YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Goal/Objective Activities Supporting Goal Status
Maintain Arts & Culture
Signature Programs
Poet Laureate, ECCRU Artist in Residency,
4 th of July/worldOne Festival
• Supported Tess Taylor as 2025-2026 Poet Laureate
• Supported Zona Sage and Lisa Zimmer-Chu as
2025-2026 ECCRU Artists in Residence
• Released CFA and Selected new ECCRU Artist,
Susan Kuchinskas, who began her term January 1,
2026
• Released Call for Poets for 2026 Poet Laureate
• Provided financial support for the City of El
Cerrito/worldOne 4th of July Festival, worldOne
Stage Performances
Increase Access/Inclusivity
to Public Art in the
Community
City Hall Gallery Space Call for
Artists/Program. El Cerrito Art
Organizations and Venues Database.

Focus on promoting Mini-Grant Program.
• Scheduled and Supported 6 Shows in the City Hall
Gallery Space
• Promoted and utilized mini-grant program to
leverage efforts already underway in the community
• Developed Public Art Fund Database for Increased
Transparency
Leverage Partnerships with
Other Organizations
Partnering with schools, library, community
organizations and non-profits on community
events/projects such as Messy Art Day,
Free Folk Festival, EC Art Association Art
Show, Makers Faires, etc.
• Mini Grant applications approved for Messy Art Day,
the EC Art Association Annual Art Show, the El
Cerrito Free Folk Festival, and Music at the El
Cerrito Farmers’ Market
Supporting the Local Artistic
and Cultural Community
Events (Art/Music/Food/Culture), Gallery
Space, Database, Sponsorship of 4th of
July/worldOne Festival, October Arts Month,
etc.
• Developed and Promoted October Arts Month
highlighting local arts events
• Hosted interactive booth at 4th of July/worldOne
Festival
Beautify El Cerrito Utility Box Public Art Program, Pilot Pavement Art Program
• Completed City’s first Pavement Art project on San
Pablo Ave. at Wall Ave.

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Arts & Culture Commission
FY 2026/2027 – 2027/2028 Work Plan Page 4 of 4 Adopted: June 22, 2026 Workplan adopted on June 22, 2026 by the following vote:

Moved/Second: Cazden/Hammer
Ayes: Chair LeVesque, Members Cazden, Hammer,
and Settles
Noes: None.

Absent: Vice-Chair Helion and Youth Member Rabinovici
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Committee on Aging
FY 2025-2026 Accomplishments Page 1 of 6 Adopted 6/17/2026 Committee on Aging
Staff Liaison
Bridget Cooney | (510) 559-7008
[email protected]
Recreation Department

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

COMMITTEE ON AGING
Chair Melissa Newton; Vice-Chair Pamela Wagner; Members Buddy Akacic, Linda Cain, Carol Kehoe, Dr. Pansy Kwong, Steve Lipson, Lisa Martinengo, Mark Watson, Bruce Yow
MISSION STATEMENT: The El Cerrito Committee on Aging was formed by City Council Resolution 3559 in June 1973 to advise the Council about the needs of older and/or disabled adult residents. The Committee on Aging addresses immediate concerns and issues concerning senior residents and adults with disabilities and addresses and supports the improvement of their quality of life. When appropriate, recommendations for action are made to the City Council.

The primary duties and purposes for which the Committee on Aging was established are as follows:
• To identify and establish regular communication with El Cerrito’s older and/or disabled adults. • To document needs of older and/or disabled adults living in El Cerrito and identify resources and benefits available from all agencies.
• To develop plans for programs that utilize the resource of talents among El Cerrito’s older and/or disabled adults through volunteer opportunities for inclusion in the General Plan and other plans and programs as may be developed. • To review and evaluate existing and proposed programs within their responsibility and make recommendations to the Council on City action and funding.
• To serve as liaisons with other interested and concerned groups.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: The members of the Committee on Aging are appointed by the City Council upon recommendation by the Committee. Membership is open to all interested adult residents of El Cerrito. Anyone wishing to join the Committee is encouraged to attend meetings so that they may become familiar with the members and activities of the Committee before making their decision to join.

The Committee’s regular meeting date is the third Wednesday of the month. The meeting starts at 3 p.m. The Committee meets at the El Cerrito City Hall, Council Chambers, 10890 San Pablo Ave. The public is invited to attend the meetings. The Chair person and Vice-Chairperson are elected annually. The Committee on Aging does not meet in June, July, August or December.

Updated annually by July 1 and provided to City Council on Consent Agenda Item No. 6.C
Attachment 2
Agenda Packet Page 62 of 218
Committee on Aging
FY 2025-2026 Work Plan Page 2 of 6 Adopted: 06/17/2026
Goal/Objective Activities Supporting Goal Status
Advocate for improved safety and
comfort for seniors in public spaces in
El Cerrito.

Strategic Plan Goal: Community
Safety, Livability and Belonging.

Conduct Park Assessments using the
Age-Friendly Park Evaluation Checklist.

Identify trip hazards, insufficient seating,
poor signage, and other issues.

COA members will visit City parks to
evaluate features impacting senior safety
and comfort including:
• Trip hazards (e.g., uneven pavement,
raised sidewalks)
• Signage visibility
• Handrail placement
• Availability and condition of seating,
drinking fountains and restrooms.

Compile findings and submit
recommendations to the Parks & Recreation
Commission and City Council.

Conduct assessments to document
intersections with street sign visibility
concerns. Concerns will be categorized by
legibility issues (faded or missing signs,
obstruction from vegetation, and reduced
nighttime visibility in low-light conditions).

Compile documented findings and submit to
Public Works Maintenance Department with
recommendation to repair or replace
signage.

Accomplished:

July-August 2025 – COA members
conducted park evaluations.

September 2025 – COA members reported
findings to committee and considered a
motion to submit a recommendation to City
Council.

January 20, 2026 – Recommendation on
City Council Agenda for Consideration.

COA members request follow-up regarding
anticipated timeline for coorective action.

April 2026 – COA members conducted
assessments throughout the city to identify
street signs and intersections with visibility
concerns. Chair Newton reported nine
intersections with visibility concerns to the
COA. Members Wagner, Martinengo and
Watson agreed to assess and document
additional areas and report back their
findings at the May 20, 2026 meeting.

May 20, 2026 – Chair Newton compiled and
presented forty-five identified street signs
and intersections with sign visibility
concerns. COA members reviewed the
findings and passed a motion for Chair
Newton to share the list and photos of the
forty-five identified faded and/or missing
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Committee on Aging
FY 2025-2026 Work Plan Page 3 of 6 Adopted: 06/17/2026
street signs in El Cerrito with the Public
Works Maintenance Division with
recommendation for repair or replacement
of the identified signs. COA members
request follow-up regarding anticipated
timeline for corrective action.

June 2026 - Chair Newton will share the list
and photos of the forty-five identified faded
and/or missing street signs with the Public
Works Maintenance Division with the COA
recommendation for repair or replacement.

Recognize residents turning 100-years
or older through the Mayoral
Certificate of Recognition Program.

Strategic Plan Goal: Livability and
Belonging
This is an on-going program.

In partnership with the City Clerk’s office,
Committee on Aging members submitted
names of seniors living in El Cerrito who are
turning 100-years old or older for recognition
through the Mayoral Certificate of
Recognition Program.

Committee members shared names of
additional Centenarians to staff liaison as
they became away of seniors eligible for
recognition.

City Clerk maintains list of Centenarian’s and
sends to the Committee for verification
quarterly.

Committee members confirm residents on
the list are still living in El Cerrito and report
back on their findings.

City Council recognizes Centenarian’s
quarterly.

Accomplished - FY 2025-2026
2025:

Quarter 3: Recognized 2 Centenarians
Quarter 4: Recognized 1 Centenarian
2026:

Quarter 1: Three centenarians recognized
by City Council. One new centenarian
identified for recognition in Quarter 3.

Quarter 2: One centenarian to be
recognized at the June 16, 2026 City
Council meeting. Three new centenarians
identified for recognition.

This is an on-going program.

Increase awareness of programs,
services, and volunteer opportunities
that benefit seniors and disabled adults
in El Cerrito.
• Expand awareness of programs and
resources available to older adults
throughout Contra Costa County.
• Recommend speakers/vendors for
Senior Presentations and Senior
Resource Fair.

Accomplished – FY 2025-2026
October 2025 – Members Cesa, Wagner,
Montemayor, Akacic, Cain, and Kehoe
volunteered at the Annual Senior Resource
Fair engaging with seniors in the
community.

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Committee on Aging
FY 2025-2026 Work Plan Page 4 of 6 Adopted: 06/17/2026
Strategic Plan Goal: Livability and
Belonging
Community Safety
Environmental Sustainability
This is an on-going goal.
• Promote programs and events by
distributing flyers, talking to seniors in
the community and direct invitation to
encourage participation and awareness.
• COA Members volunteer at events at
Christ Lutheran, St. John’s, Sakura Kai
Senior Centers, and the City of El
Cerrito Adult Programs & Senior
Services.
• Raise awareness of senior programs,
services, and volunteer opportunities in
El Cerrito.
• Advocate for and support educational
and enrichment opportunities for older
adults in El Cerrito.

December 2025 – Member Cain supported
the goal by taking a lead role in coordinating
ukulele players from both St. John’s and
Christ Luthern Senior Centers as well as
participating as a musician at the event.

This event brought seniors from the West
Contra Costa Adult Programs Christ
Lutheran Senior Center, St. John’s Senior
Center, and Sakura Kai Senior Center, as
well as City of El Cerrito Senior Programs
participants together for the City’s Annual
Senior Holiday Sing-Along Event, helping to
ior Centers, fostering community connection
and strengthening partnerships among local
senior-serving organizations.

February 2026 – Member Montemayor
supported community engagement by
attending and volunteering as a
photographer, documenting the Feburary 4,
2026 ECCRU Artist Valentine Card Making
Workshop at the Community Center.

Member Montemayor’s photos will be used
to help promote community programs and
highlight opportunities for participation and
volunteer involvement.

Ongoing – Member Dr. Kwong, supports
the goal by providing regular monthly
presentations on a variety of health topics at
Christ Lutheran Senior Center
February 2026 – Member Newton created
an internal survey of COA members to
gather information on perceived best ways
to distribute information about programs,
services and events to seniors living in El
Cerrito.

Agenda Packet Page 65 of 218
Committee on Aging
FY 2025-2026 Work Plan Page 5 of 6 Adopted: 06/17/2026
April/May 2026 – Vice Chair Wagner
attended the April 30, 2026 Transportation
Workshop hosted by the City of Richmond
Commission on Aging and reported back to
the committee at the May 20, 2026 meeting.

Vice Chair Wagner made the
recommendation to the COA and to City
Staff that the 2026 Annual Senior Resource
Fair presentations should be focused on
transportation.

May 2026 – Chair Newton shared results of
the internal survey and COA members
started discussion of most impactful ways to
focus their efforts in disseminating
information to seniors in El Cerrito.

Discussion is ongoing with no action
taken.

Expand awareness of programs and
resources available to older adults in
El Cerrito and throughout Contra
Costa County.

Strategic Plan Goal:

Livability and belonging.

This is an on-going goal.

Serve as liaisons and actively collaborate
with the Area Agency on Aging, West
County Senior Coalition, City and County
leadership, the County Public Health
Department, and local senior living facilities
and senior centers to share information,
coordinate outreach, and promote available
services.
.

Ongoing – Member Kehoe serves as the
liaison to the City for the Area Agency on
Aging. Member Kehoe attends monthly
meetings and reports back to the COA.

Member Lipson serves as an At Large
Member on the Area Agency on Aging.

Member Lipson serves on the California
Senior Legislatures by attending meetings
and sharing updates to the COA.

Member Kehoe serves as COA Liaison to
the West County Senior Coalition, attending
meetings and reporting back to the COA.

Member Kehoe is the Director of the West
Contra Costa Adult Education Christ
Lutheran Senior Center and shares
Agenda Packet Page 66 of 218
Committee on Aging
FY 2025-2026 Work Plan Page 6 of 6 Adopted: 06/17/2026
information with the COA on upcoming
classes, events, and presentations.

Member Akacic is the Director of the West
Contra Costa Adult Education St. John’s
Senior Center and shares information with
the COA on upcoming classes, events, and
presentations.

Accomplishments adopted on 06/17/2026 by the following vote:

Moved/Second: Member Watson / Member Dr. Kwong
Ayes: #: Chair Newton, Members: Kehoe, Dr. Kwong, Martinengo, Watson, Yow Nos: None

Absent: Vice Chair Wagner, Member Akacic, Member Cain, Member Lipson Agenda Packet Page 67 of 218
Community Safety Committee
FY (2025-2026) Accomplishments Page 1 of 2 Adopted: 6-1-26 Community Safety Committee
Staff Liaison
Sergeant Aaron Leone | 510-215-4418
[email protected]
Police Department

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
Community Safety Committee
Chair James Dolgonas; Vice-Chair Cedrick Cobb; Members George Gager, Rosa Esquivel, and Howard Hickman
Pursuant to Resolution 2024-16
MISSION STATEMENT: The community Safety Committee is charged with developing and promoting community safety programs and promoting cooperation with public safety entities. City Council Resolution 2024-38.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: The Community Safety Committee held its first meeting on July 1st, 2024. The newly formed committee grew out of the Crime Prevention Committee which had been a city advisory body for many years. In 2024 the El Cerrito City Council re-imagined the Crime Prevention Committee and expanded its mission and re-named the committee as the Community Safety Committee.

Goal/Objective Activities Supporting Goal Status
Community Outreach (scams and
crime prevention)
Participated in the city Fourth of July festival Completed, but will be on going Community Outreach (scams and
crime prevention)
Participated in the El Cerrito Senior
Resource Fair
Completed, but will be on going
Educated themselves on community
programs and projects
Listened to a presentation from El Cerrito /
Richmond Annex Walk and Roll
Completed
Fire Safety Listened to a presentation from the El Cerrito Fire Department on vegetation management
Completed
Fire Safety Voted to recommend to the city council
extending the timeframe from 30 to 45 days
to comply with vegetation code violations
Completed
Fire Safety Listened to a presentation on the status of all the grants related to fire safety that the city
had applied for.

Completed
Agenda Item No. 6.C
Attachment 3
Agenda Packet Page 68 of 218
(Community Safety Committee)
FY (2025-2026) Work Plan Page 2 of 2 Adopted: 6-1-26
Educated themselves about police
equipment
Listened to a presentation on military
equipment that the El Cerrito Department
owns, uses, or has access to
Completed, but on going
Crime Prevention/public safety Listened to a presentation on the problems that had recently been discovered on the
FLOCK cameras and what has been done to
fix those problems
Voted to recommend to the city council to
renew the contract with FLOCK for another
year
Committee recruitment Voted to recommend one of the current members to remain on the committee for
another term
Completed
Accomplishments adopted on June 1, 2026 by the following vote:

Moved/Second: Member (Esquivel/Cobb)
Ayes: Members (Dolgonas, Cobb, Hickman, & Esquivel)
Noes: Members None

Absent: Members (Gager)
Agenda Packet Page 69 of 218
Economic Development Committee
FY 2026-2027, 2027-2028 Work Plan Page 1 of 2 Adopted: 6/15/2026

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE
Staff Liaison
Aissia Ashoori
[email protected]
Community Development

BIENNUAL WORK PLAN
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 – 2027-2028

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Chair Jean Shrem Vice-Chair Eric Wright Members Mark Figone, George Gager, Ahmed Qureshi, Isaac Mankita, Sandra Mayithara, Han Miao, UlugBeck Nurmatov, Julia Salinas, Patrick Swen
MISSION STATEMENT: The Economic Development Committee (EDC) acts in an advisory capacity to perform tasks and duties identified by the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan. Advises the Council on economic development matters, makes recommendations on the economic development work plan, and oversees the work of subcommittees established to concentrate on creating plans for high-priority areas. Provides input to other City boards and commissions on economic development matters and reviews progress towards achieving the annual work plan goals and long range economic development goals. Encourages community involvement in economic development.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Resolution 2013-66 and Resolution 2021-54 FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND FISCAL YEAR 2027-2028
Goal or
Objective
Proposed
Activities
Funding and other Resources
requested
Estimated Staff
time needed
Timeline For
Completion
Encourage residents/visitors to
shop and support local
businesses in El Cerrito to
stimulate economcic activities
while exposing the array of
restaurants/eateries in our
community
Annual El Cerrito foodie bingo:

El Cerrito Flavor Fest: Global
Plates, Local Tastes (Fall 2026
and Fall 2027)
Resources: digital bingo
collateral, event coordination,
marketing/advertisement
Funding: $1K total ($500/event)
EDC will also seek giftcard
sponsorships from local
restaurants as prizes for
participants
24 hours/event Fall 2026
Fall 2027
Encourage community
involvement and bolster
economic development

1. Winter Market Resources: marketing, event
coordination, volunteers
Funding: $3K total ($750/event)
24 hours/event December 2026 &
December 2027
Agenda Item No. 6.C
Attachment 4
Agenda Packet Page 70 of 218
Economic Development Committee
FY 2026-2027, 2027-2028 Work Plan Page 2 of 2 Adopted: 6/15/2026 activites that spotlight local
businesses/vendors/makers

2. Summer Kickoff Festival
& Market
music, venue, decorations June 2027 & June
2028
Encourage residents/vistors to
shop and support local
businesses in El Cerrito to
stimulate economcic activities
Develop a El Cerrito Business
Directory
Funding: None
Resources: marketing
5-10 hours Fall-Winter 2026
Conduct outreach to
businesses to educate about
the City’s Outdoor Dining &
Retail Program
Identify businesses within the
City who may benefit from the
Outdoor Dining & Retail Program
Funding: None
Resources:Flyer/collateral
4 hours Sping 2027
Build community participation
and support economic
development activity within the
City’s commercial nodes
El Cerrito Treasure Hunt Funding: None
Resources: collateral
8 hours Summer 2027
Workplan adopted on June 15, 2025 by the following vote:

Moved/Second: Shrem/Wright
Ayes: Gager, Mankita, Miao, Nurmato, Shrem, Wright
Noes: None

Absent: Figone, Quereshi, Mayithara, Salinas, Swen
Agenda Packet Page 71 of 218

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
FY (2025-2026) Work Plan Page 1 of 2 Adopted: 6/15/2026 Economic Development Committee
Staff Liaison
Aissia Ashoori | 510-215-4361
[email protected]
Community Development
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Chair Jean Shrem; Vice-Chair Eric Wright; Members Mark Figone, George Gager, Ahmed Qureshi, Isaac Mankita, Sandra Mayithara, Han Miao, UlugBeck Nurmato, Julia Salinas, Patrick Swen
MISSION STATEMENT: The Economic Development Committee acts in an advisory capacity to perform tasks and duties identified by the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan. Advises the Council on economic development matters, makes recommendations on the annual economic development work plan, and oversees the work of subcommittees established to concentrate on creating plans for high-priority areas. Provides input to other City boards and commissions on economic development matters and reviews progress towards achieving the annual work plan goals and long range economic development goals. Encourages community involvement in economic development.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Resolution 2013-66 and Resolution 2021-54

PRIOR FISCAL YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Goal/Objective Activites Supporting Goal Status
Encourage residents/vistors to shop
and support local businesses in El
Cerrito to stimulate economcic
activities while exposing the array of
restaurants/eateries in our community
Sponsoed
El Cerrito Flavor Fest: Global Plates, Local
Tastes (Fall 2026)
Fun filled El Cerrito foodie bingo event
spotlighting local restaurants that took place
October 15-November 30, 2025
Completed
Encourage community involvement
and bolster economic development
activites that spotlight local makers
Co-Sponsoed
Winter Makers Market (12/7/2025)
Completed
Encourage community involvement
and bolster economic development
activites that spotlight local makers
Co-Sponsoed
El Cerrito Summer Kickoff Festival & Market
(6/7/2026)
Completed
Accomplishments adopted on 6/15/2026 by the following vote:

Agenda Packet Page 72 of 218

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
FY (2025-2026) Work Plan Page 2 of 2 Adopted: 6/15/2026 Moved/Second: Shrem/Mankita
Ayes: Gager, Mankita, Miao, Nurmato, Shrem, Wright
Noes: None

Absent: Figone, Quereshi, Mayithara, Salinas, Swen
Agenda Packet Page 73 of 218
Environmental Quality Committee
FY 2025-2026 Accomplishments Page 1 of 2
Adopted: June 9, 2026

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

COMMITTEE
Staff Liaison
Christina Leard | (510) 215-4338
[email protected]
Public Works Department
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Environmental Quality Committee
Chair Fred Bialy; Vice-Chair Pam Austin; Members Howdy Goudey, Sean O’Connor, Eleanor Pilling-Chappelear (Youth Member), Mordecai Stayton (as of May, 2026) & Sheila Tarbet
MISSION STATEMENT: The Environmental Quality Committee’s mission, as established by Resolution 2008-13, is the following:
• To serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council, staff, other boards, commissions, and committees, and the citizens of the City with regard to environmental quality issues within the City of El Cerrito; • To recommend programs, policies, and ordinances to the City Council and promote the City’s environmental quality efforts; and • Promote and foster public awareness, education, interest and support for environmental quality efforts, foster volunteer opportunities, and educate El Cerrito citizens regarding environmental quality and issues relating to environmental impacts.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Since the EQC’s establishment in 2008, the committee’s emphasis has cycled between public education, community volunteer organization, and environmental policy, but the general commitment to all forms of action envisioned for the EQC has remained consistent over time. The committee has also consistently maintained a high fraction of the 15-member capacity, with both long-serving members and a rotation of new members.

Agenda Item No. 6.C
Attachment 5
Agenda Packet Page 74 of 218
Environmental Quality Committee Page 2 of 2
FY F2025-2026 Accomplishments Adopted: June 9, 2026
PRIOR FISCAL YEAR (FY 25-26) ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Updated annually by July 1 and provided to City Council on Consent Goal/Objective Activities Supporting Goal Status
Public Education
and Outreach
a) Tabled at the World One 4th of July festival to promote electrification of vehicles, home heating and cooking, including induction cooktop loaner programs. b) Promoted and hosted an April 25, 2026 Earth Day work party. c) Promoted the Annual Hillside Festival, May 2-3, co-sponsored with El Cerrito Trail Trekkers. d) Maintained steady coordination with the Urban Forest Committee. e) Received a presentation from Audrey Liese about the Friends of the Hillside and its efforts followed by discussion of possibilities for EQC participation/support. a) Recurring
b) Complete
c) Recurring
d) Ongoing
e) Complete
Volunteer Work
Parties
a) Organized seven in-person Green Teams work parties and participated in Coastal Clean-up Day focusing on trash removal from streets, parks, and creeks. a) Recurring
Policy
Development and
Recommendations
a) Met as a committee (2025: September, October, December; 2026: January, February, March, April, May and June).
b) Supported Youth Member Eleanor Pilling-Chappelear’s campaign for the WCCUSD to adopt a Climate Literacy Resolution; composed and presented a draft letter of support to City Council. c) Added new member to EQC in May, 2026
a) Ongoing
b) Complete
c) Complete
Implementation of
City Environmental
Programs
a) Supported City programs through public education, outreach, and work parties. b) Received at January 2026 meeting a presentation on PG&E Electrify My Block Program in EC and supported community outreach by drafting endorsement letter, thereby helping to further CAAP efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through electrification of buildings. a) Ongoing
b) Complete
Move/Second: O’Connor/Bialy Action: Passed a motion to approve the FY 25-26 Accomplishments. Ayes: Austin, Bialy, Goudey, O’Connor, Stayton, Tarbet Youth Member Chappelear: Absent Noes: None Agenda Packet Page 75 of 218
Park and Recreation Commission
FY 2026/2027 – 2027/2028 Work Plan Page 1 of 5 Adopted: June 24, 2026 Park & Recreation Commission
Staff Liaison
Chris Jones | (510) 559-7005
[email protected]
Recreation Department

BIENNUAL WORK PLAN
FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 – 2027/2028

PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Chair Lauren Dodge; Vice-Chair Jennifer Kaczor; Members Carrine Brody, Stephanie Ferrara, Hari Lamba, Anne Perkins and Julia Salinas
MISSION STATEMENT:

There shall be a park and recreation commission. It shall have the powers and duties stated below, and such others as the council may decide:

A. To act in an advisory capacity to the council and the city manager on all matters pertaining to public recreation, including parks, playgrounds, landscaping within the boundaries of parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities, child care, educational courses, and entertainment;
B. To make recommendations regarding the annual budget, within its scope of concern, to the city manager and the council; C. To make recommendations to the council, annually, concerning fees for city sponsored programs; D. To assist in planning recreation programs for the residents of the city, to promote public interest therein, and to solicit the cooperation of other public and private agencies;
E. To make recommendations to the council regarding present and future needs for park and recreation facilities. (Ord. 2007-12 § 1, 2007: Ord. 92-2 Div. 2 (part), 1992.) HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: El Cerrito’s Parks Commission was created in 1946 by the City Council. In 1949 a combined Park and Recreation Commission was created. The commission has been active ever since in all major park and recreation facility projects and plans. They regularly review the City’s annual Capital Improvement Program, the Recreation Department’s budget and the Recreation Department’s Master Fee Schedule. The Commission was instrumental in the public process that ultimately saw the approval of Measure A in 2000 for the reconstruction of the El Cerrito Swim Center and other ADA related parks projects. Commissioners have reviewed and made recommendations on all major related planning efforts including the Ohlone Greenway Master Plan, Urban Forest Plan, Urban Greening Plan, Climate Adaptation and Action Plan, the Hillside Natural Area Fire Resilience and Forest Conservation Management Plan and others. The Commission helped develop the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan in 2019 which helped with the approval of Measure H later that year to continue funding for parks and recreation facilities. Since Measure H was passed, the Agenda Item No. 6.C
Attachment 6
Agenda Packet Page 76 of 218
Park and Recreation Commission
FY 2026/2027 – 2027/2028 Work Plan Page 2 of 5 Adopted: June 24, 2026 Commission has carefully monitored the spending from this fund as well as the implementation of the Master Plan. In 2026, Commissioners created and presented to the City Council the first Park and Recreation Commission Year End Report.

FISCAL YEARS 2026/2027 & 2027/2028
Goal or
Objective
Proposed
Activities
Funding and other Resources
requested
Estimated Staff
time needed
Timeline For
Completion
Parks and Recreation
Resources & Funding

1. Advocate for additional
resources to support the
management of parks and
recreation projects.

2. Research and share
resources for parks and
recreation programs

3. Explore creative structures,
such as how to receive
funds or business
sponsorship model, to fund
recommended
maintenance levels,
deferred maintenance
needs, and projects
identified in the Master
Plan.

4. Explore interest in
acquiring/developing
property in a public/private
partnership
None TBD – Scope
Not Yet Defined
TBD – will
discuss at future
meeting(s)
Master Plan and CIP
Implementation &
Prioritization

1. Help develop City donation
guidelines and standards
for community-based
project prioritization
None TBD – Scope
Not Yet Defined
TBD – will
discuss at future
meeting(s)
Agenda Packet Page 77 of 218
Park and Recreation Commission
FY 2026/2027 – 2027/2028 Work Plan Page 3 of 5 Adopted: June 24, 2026

2. Review how proposed CIP
projects align with Master
Plan

3. Discuss possible updated
prioritization factors not
included in Master Plan.

4. Support efforts to create a
Hillside Natural Area
Usage Master Plan
Community Outreach &
Engagement

1. Plan 4th of July booth and
what the Commission
would like to accomplish

2. Engage Recreation,
Community Partners, City
Co-Sponsored Groups,
and other community/user
groups involved with El
Cerrito’s parks and
recreation facilities.

3. Report findings and
community perspective
twice yearly to City
Council.

4. Participate in City and
Stakeholder Events

5. Promote awareness of the
Park and Recreation
Commission

6. Help recruit additional Park
and Recreation
Commissioners when
necessary

7. Explore City OneDrive/
SharePoint Repository for
None TBD – Scope
Not Yet Defined
TBD – will
discuss at future
meeting(s)
Agenda Packet Page 78 of 218
Park and Recreation Commission
FY 2026/2027 – 2027/2028 Work Plan Page 4 of 5 Adopted: June 24, 2026 Work Plan Group work
products.

8. Learn more about user
feedback models.

ONGOING PROJECTS
Project Activities Funding and other Resources
requested
Estimated Staff
time needed
Monitor Measure H & Other
Parks and Recreation
related funds

1. Monitor spending and allocations of
Measure H and other funds for Parks and
Recreation Facilities maintenance and
enhancements.

2. Make recommendations for future projects
or other expenses funded by Measure H
and related funds
None 5 Hours
Monitor and document
present and future needs of
Parks, Recreation Facilities
and Landscaping

1. Monitor implementation of Parks &
Recreation Facilities Master Plan

2. Commissioners visit priority parks together
each year and split remaining parks to be
visited individually, report back on
conditions

3. Support urban trails and maintenance

4. Support open space acquisition

1. ~$38 million+ in unfunded
needs identified in Master
Plan (+ indicates several
projects where scope is not
defined/costs unknown). 25%
increase for inflation brings
total to ~$47.5 million+.

2. None

3. & 4. Scope not defined
5 Hours
Receive regular updates on
parks projects in the City’s
CIP

1. Financial status; budget

2. Regularly review the status of Parks &
Recreation Facilities CIP projects for the
current fiscal year

3. Schedule & impactful changes

4. Design Review
None 5 Hours
Agenda Packet Page 79 of 218
Park and Recreation Commission
FY 2026/2027 – 2027/2028 Work Plan Page 5 of 5 Adopted: June 24, 2026 Programs & Services 1. Receive periodic updates on Recreation Department programs and activities

2. Review general survey results periodically
None 5 Hours
Monitor and make
recommendations regarding
the Recreation Department
Budget

1. Make recommendations on proposed fiscal
year budgets

2. Make recommendation on proposed fiscal
year Master Fee Schedule

3. Receive periodic budget reports throughout
the year.

None 10 Hours
School District Partnership 1. Maintain dialogue to better relationships, promote partnership and resolve any
issues.

2. Monitor park and facility agreements
between City and District
None 5 Hours
Workplan adopted on June 24, 2026 by the following vote:

Moved/Second: Members Ferrara/Salinas
Ayes: Chair Dodge; Vice Chair Kaczor; Members Ferrara and Salinas Noes: None

Absent: Members Brody, Lamba and Perkins
Agenda Packet Page 80 of 218
Park & Recreation Commission
FY 2025/2026 Accomplishments Page 1 of 3 Adopted: June 24, 2026

PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
Staff Liaison
Christopher Jones | (510) 559-7005
[email protected]
Recreation Department

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026

PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
Chair Jennifer Kaczor; Vice-Chair Carrine Brody; Members Lauren Dodge, Stephanie Ferrara, Hari Lamba, Anne Perkins, and Julia Salinas
MISSION STATEMENT:

There shall be a park and recreation commission. It shall have the powers and duties stated below, and such others as the council may decide:

A. To act in an advisory capacity to the council and the city manager on all matters pertaining to public recreation, including parks, playgrounds, landscaping within the boundaries of parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities, child care, educational courses, and entertainment;
B. To make recommendations regarding the annual budget, within its scope of concern, to the city manager and the council; C. To make recommendations to the council, annually, concerning fees for city sponsored programs; D. To assist in planning recreation programs for the residents of the city, to promote public interest therein, and to solicit the cooperation of other public and private agencies;
E. To make recommendations to the council regarding present and future needs for park and recreation facilities. (Ord. 2007-12 § 1, 2007: Ord. 92-2 Div. 2 (part), 1992.) HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: El Cerrito’s Parks Commission was created in 1946 by the City Council. In 1949 a combined Park and Recreation Commission was created. The commission has been active ever since in all major park and recreation facility projects and plans. They regularly review the City’s annual Capital Improvement Program, the Recreation Department’s budget and the Recreation Department’s Master Fee Schedule. The Commission was instrumental in the public process that ultimately saw the approval of Measure A in 2000 for the reconstruction of the El Cerrito Swim Center and other ADA related parks projects. Commissioners have reviewed and made recommendations on all major related planning efforts including the Ohlone Greenway Master Plan, Urban Forest Plan, Urban Greening Plan, Climate Adaptation and Action Plan, the Hillside Natural Area Fire Resilience and Forest Conservation Management Plan and others. The Commission helped develop the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan in 2019 which helped with the approval of Measure H later that year to continue funding for parks and recreation facilities. Since Measure H was passed, the Commission has carefully monitored the spending from this fund as well as the implementation of the Master Plan.

Agenda Packet Page 81 of 218
Park & Recreation Commission
FY 2025/2026 Accomplishments Page 2 of 3 Adopted: June 24, 2026 Updated annually by July 1 and provided to City Council on Consent Goal/Objective Activities Supporting Goal Status
Parks and Recreation Projects 1. Received a presentation on the 2019 Parks and Recreation Facilities Master
Plan and project prioritization.

2. Received regular updates on Parks and
Recreation related Capital Improvement
Program projects.

3. Received a presentation on Parks
Restroom Access.

1. Receive and file

2. Ongoing

3. Receive and file, will revisit topic
Open Space & Urban Trails 1. Received a presentation from the El Cerrito Trail Trekkers about their goals
and accomplishments related to El
Cerrito’s Open Space and Trails.

Discussed challenges of trying to build
new trails.

1. Receive and file, will revisit topic
Ongoing Objectives 1. Received regular updates on Recreation Department programs, services and
community engagement activities and
provided feedback.

2. Received Parks Projects Funding Options
Work Plan Group Presentation on 4th of
July survey results. Formed
Communications Work Plan Group to
create community engagement
resources.

3. Adopted the 2025 Park and Recreation
Commission Year End Report detailing
survey and community engagement
findings. Presented report to the City
Council.

4. Received and reviewed a
recommendation from the El Cerrito

1. Ongoing

2. Ongoing

3. Ongoing, plan to return to the City
Council every 6 months with updates.

4. Receive and file

5. Ongoing

6. Ongoing
Agenda Packet Page 82 of 218
Park & Recreation Commission
FY 2025/2026 Accomplishments Page 3 of 3 Adopted: June 24, 2026 Committee on Aging regarding their 2025
Age-Friendly Parks Assessment.

5. Reviewed the proposed Parks &
Recreation CIP Projects for Fiscal Year
2025-26, provided feedback and made
recommendations.

6. Reviewed the proposed Recreation
Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-
26, provided feedback and made
recommendation.

Accomplishments adopted on June 24, 2026 by the following vote:

Moved/Second: Vice Chair Kaczor/Member Ferrara
Ayes: Chair Dodge; Vice Chair Kaczor; Members Ferrara and Salinas Noes: None

Absent: Members Brody, Lamba and Perkins
Agenda Packet Page 83 of 218

URBAN FOREST COMMITTEE
FY 25/26 Accomplishments Page 1 of 2
Adopted: 5/11/2026

URBAN FOREST COMMITTEE
Staff Liaison
Stephen Prée | 510-559-7685
[email protected]
Public Works

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FISCAL YEAR 25/26

URBAN FOREST COMMITTEE
Chair Randi Jiménez; Vice-Chair Valerie Mih;
Members Akhil Iyer, Robert Hrubes, Jennifer Kaczor, Valerie Mih, Robin Mitchell MISSION STATEMENT: Resolution No. 2007-96:

The Urban Forest Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council, other commissions, and the citizens of the City with regard to the growth, maintenance, and location of trees within the City:
●
To recommend programs, policies, and ordinances to implement and promote the City's Master Street Tree Plan and Urban Forest Management Plan and coordinate with Public Works Department staff regarding management and maintenance efforts; ●
To promote and foster public awareness, education, interest and support for urban forestry efforts, foster volunteer opportunities for tree planting and irrigation along the city's streets and in residential front yards, and educate El Cerrito residents regarding selecting, planting and maintaining trees; and
●
Promote and foster public awareness and education about potential hazards of trees near underground and above ground utilities and the appropriate tree species for avoiding such hazards.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: The Tree Committee (later renamed to Urban Forest Committee) was established by Council Resolution 2007-96. The Committee’s first five members (Ralph Boniello, Sheauchi Cheng, Janet Hittle, Steve Price and Mike Srago) were appointed to terms starting 9/11/12 through 1/1/2016. Since that time, additional members have included Karen Christian, Shannon Lee-Rutherford, Cathy Bleier, Michael Charlton, Akhil Iyer, Randi Jiménez, Yan Linhart, Robert Hrubes, Mary Torrusio, Robin Mitchell, Jennifer Kaczor, Catherine (Cassie) Hughes, and Melissa Feudi.

Agenda Item No. 6.C
Attachment 7
Agenda Packet Page 84 of 218

URBAN FOREST COMMITTEE
FY 25/26 Accomplishments Page 2 of 2
Adopted: 5/11/2026
Goal/Objective Activities Supporting Goal Status
Maintain El Cerrito’s Tree City USA status UFC meetings and Arbor Week activities contribute towards maintaining Tree City
designation
Complete for FY 2026
Increase awareness and support of the
El Cerrito urban forest
-Planned and participated in Arbor week
activities, including a library program,
park tree planting in collaboration with the
EC Garden Club, UFC meeting, and
Friends of the Hillside work party
-Staffed UFC table at July 4th festival
- Staffed UFC table at EC Earth Day
event
Complete for FY 2026
Collaborate and coordinate with other
City of El Cerrito committees, boards,
commissions, and groups, as well as
other cities
- Collaborate with Environmental Quality
Committee and Park and Recreation
Commission on activities and plans
- Collaborate with El Cerrito Library to
plan and present Arbor Week program
- Collaborate with community groups to
maintain alignment on relevant shared
and city plans and activities, including
Friends of the Hillside and Trail Trekkers
Complete for FY 2026
Increase revenue streams and make
recommendations for how funds
should be used to advance Urban
Forest priorities
- Continue to advocate for reopening of
City tree fund
- Allocated annual UFC budget
- Identify relevant grant opportunities
- Received presentation from Rotary
Berkeley on planned West Contra Costa
County street trees project
Ongoing
Accomplishments adopted on May 11, 2026, by the following vote:

Moved/Second: Mitchell/Jiménez
Ayes: Jiménez, Kaczor, Mih, Mitchell
Noes: None Absent: Hrubes; Youth member: Absent
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 6.D.

Date: July 21, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department Subject: Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for June 2026

ACTION PROPOSED
Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the month of June 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 June 30, 2026, reflecting 242 Accounts Payable General Warrant Nos. 96492 through 96733, 35 Automated Clearing House/Electronic Funds Transfer (ACH/EFT) transactions, and 691 payroll-related checks and EFTs for a grand total of $4,695,862.46.

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.D.

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 June 2026
Agenda Packet Page 87 of 218
Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date
Transaction
Amount
96492 06/04/2026 Open PER3 - CALPERS Longterm Care Ins $ 47.96 96493 06/04/2026 Open Payroll Deduction 1,383.70
96494 06/04/2026 Open COPE - VOLUNTARY COPE DEDUCTION* 1,888.77 96495 06/04/2026 Open PAR - PARS - ARS 457* 3,736.30
96496 06/04/2026 Open ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN SVCS APR 2026 38,731.62 96497 06/04/2026 Open ERGO ITEM FOR CM STAFF W.PROVOST 5/12/26 64.39 96498 06/04/2026 Open 2025 SURFACE SEAL PROJECT APR 2026 35,665.00 96499 06/04/2026 Open PUBLIC HEARINGS APR 2026 216.24
96500 06/04/2026 Open TAFFIC SIGNALS AND LIGHTING 3,905.87 96501 06/04/2026 Open PAPER + PLASTIC RECYCL APR 2026 458.96 96502 06/04/2026 Open CORE HOMELESS OUTREACH AND SERVICES JUL - SEP 2025 49,094.00 96503 06/04/2026 Open 4TH OF JULY WORLDONE STAGE COOR. JUN 2,000.00 96504 06/04/2026 Open ERGO ITEMS FOR CD STAFF T. CASADOS 263.27 96505 06/04/2026 Open BUILDING & SAFETY APR 2026 412.16 96506 06/04/2026 Open PARKING MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN APR 2026 773.75 96507 06/04/2026 Open PSYCH EVAL FIRE FIGHTER 2/21/26 1,100.00 96508 06/04/2026 Open CAFE COSTA CONTRIBUTION REIMBURSEMENT APR 2026 703.00 96509 06/04/2026 Open ARMORED TRANSPORTATION SVCS APR 2026 351.93 96510 06/04/2026 Open SWIM CENTER REPLASTERING PROJ MAR 2026 273,251.06 96511 06/04/2026 Open CITYWIDE CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 56.80 96512 06/04/2026 Open OPEN CERAMICS + INTRO TO HANDBUILDING APR 2026 763.20 96513 06/04/2026 Open OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR CD 5/15/26 72.47 96514 06/04/2026 Open CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES APR 2026 4,677.81 96515 06/04/2026 Open CURBSIDE RECYCL PROCESSING APR 2026 49,090.10 96516 06/04/2026 Open HR CONSULTING SERVICES 1,700.00
96517 06/04/2026 Open HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 263.74
96518 06/04/2026 Open 2022 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR BODY WORK 5,992.27 96519 06/04/2026 Open SPASP AFFORDABLE HOUSING 1/8/25-4/30/26 4,948.67 96520 06/04/2026 Open CHEMICALS EMERGENCY CALL + MAY SVCS 4,923.74 96521 06/04/2026 Open RESTROOM KEY & CORES REFUND 5/21/26 1,531.73 96522 06/04/2026 Open ARCH/ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW SERVICES APR 2026 950.00 96523 06/04/2026 Open TRAFFIC SURVEY APR 2026 897.50
96524 06/04/2026 Open PARKS & RECREATION OPERATIONS "PRO" ACADEMY 4/30/26-5/1/26 50.00 96525 06/04/2026 Open CANCEL PERMIT FEES REFUND BD26-0253 153.00 96526 06/04/2026 Open REFUND FOR CLUBHOUSE RENTAL DEPOSIT 282.00 96527 06/11/2026 Open GYM MEMBERSHIPS MAY 2026 539.85
96528 06/11/2026 Open RESIDENTAL RENTAL INSPECTION PROGRAM APR 2026 13,274.40 96529 06/11/2026 Open EVENT SUPPLIES - PRIDE 2026 391.62 96530 06/11/2026 Open PROPANE FOR FORKLIFTS 5/14/26 REF# 764070207 796.62 96531 06/11/2026 Open UST - PROPOSAL #4410 REPLACE PUMPING UNIT 3,480.82 96532 06/11/2026 Open USED MOTOR OIL RECYCLING 5/21/26 153.00 96533 06/11/2026 Open COMMUNITY CENTER PEST CONTROL SVCS MAY 2026 375.00 96534 06/11/2026 Open CORP YARD SECURITY ALARM SVCS 6/1/26-8/31/26 847.05 96535 06/11/2026 Open SWIM CENTER PROJECT MAR - APR 2026 533.00 96536 06/11/2026 Open COPY PAPER FOR RECYCL 192.87
96537 06/11/2026 Open MEDICAL SUPPLIES 5/20/26 1,018.54 96538 06/11/2026 Open CORP YARD UNIFORMS WEEKLY RENTALS 653.62 96539 06/11/2026 Open IMPOUNDS/STORAGE FEES FOR PD 1,725.00 96540 06/11/2026 Open FELDENKRAIS ATM MAY 2026 12.00
96541 06/11/2026 Open BUSINESS CARDS FOR CD STAFF 53.90 96542 06/11/2026 Open FLAMENCO DANCE MAY 2026 240.00
96543 06/11/2026 Open MARKETING 3/29/26-5/02/26 232.43
96544 06/11/2026 Open TIRE REPLACEMENT 5/18/26 213.63
96545 06/11/2026 Open 4TH OF JULY WORLDONE PERFORMER DEPOSIT 750.00 96546 06/11/2026 Open SUMMER RECGUIDE PRINTING & POSTAGE 12,452.33 96547 06/11/2026 Open ADULT BALLET MAY 2026 462.00
96548 06/11/2026 Open INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPLIES COLD PATCH BAGS 1,727.90 96549 06/11/2026 Open CAR WASH FOR PD 113.94
96550 06/11/2026 Open GYM EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 4/27/26 1,388.42 96551 06/11/2026 Open KFD#8 REPAIR 899.90
96552 06/11/2026 Open CITYWIDE CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 5/31/26 2,998.19 City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 6/1/2026 - To Payment Date: 6/30/2026 Source Payee Name
Accounts Payable SEIU LOCAL 1021
Accounts Payable U.S. BANK - INSTITUTIONAL TRUST - W REGION Accounts Payable 4LEAF, INC.

AP-AP Check - Accounts Payable Checking Accoun
Check
Accounts Payable CALPERS LONG TERM CARE PROGRAM
Accounts Payable FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
Accounts Payable CA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
Accounts Payable COMMUNITY CONSERVATION CENTERS, INC.

Accounts Payable CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES DEPT Accounts Payable AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

Accounts Payable AVILA PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Accounts Payable BAY AREA NEWS GROUP EAST BAY
Accounts Payable Dixon Resources Unlimited
Accounts Payable DUNNIGAN PSYCHOLOGICAL & THREAT ASSESSMENTS Accounts Payable EHSD-CC SENIOR NUTRITION
Accounts Payable COREY JOHN MASON
Accounts Payable CSI Ergonomic Furniture, Inc.

Accounts Payable DATA TICKET, INC.

Accounts Payable LACK, CHRIS
Accounts Payable ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Accounts Payable PAYMENTUS CORPORATION
Accounts Payable GARDA CL WEST,INC.

Accounts Payable GRADETECH, INC.

Accounts Payable HILLYARD
Accounts Payable STEWART'S BODY SHOP
Accounts Payable STRATEGIC ECONOMICS
Accounts Payable TWO BROTHERS POOL & SPA, INC
Accounts Payable REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.

Accounts Payable SHAW HR CONSULTING, INC.

Accounts Payable STERICYCLE, INC.

Accounts Payable COONEY, BRIDGET
Accounts Payable IPERMIT, LLC
Accounts Payable TANG, CRYSTAL
Accounts Payable U.S. SECURITY SUPPLY, INC.

Accounts Payable Urban37, Inc.

Accounts Payable W-TRANS INC
Accounts Payable AMERIGAS PROPANE INC
Accounts Payable ARMOUR PETROLEUM SERVICE & EQUIPMENT CORP Accounts Payable ASBURY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Accounts Payable 24 HOUR FITNESS USA, LLC
Accounts Payable 4LEAF, INC.

Accounts Payable AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

Accounts Payable BLAISDELL'S BUSINESS PRODUCTS
Accounts Payable BOUNDTREE MEDICAL LLC
Accounts Payable CINTAS CORPORATION #054 UNIFORMS
Accounts Payable ATCO PEST CONTROL INC
Accounts Payable BAY ALARM COMPANY
Accounts Payable BKF ENGINEERS
Accounts Payable COOKE, JOANNE
Accounts Payable COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES
Accounts Payable DON'S TIRE SERVICE, INC.

Accounts Payable CIVIC CENTER AUTO CARE
Accounts Payable CONSTABLE, MARIANNE
Accounts Payable CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Accounts Payable GRAINGER
Accounts Payable GRAND PRIX CAR WASH
Accounts Payable GYMDOC INC
Accounts Payable DUNIYA DANCE AND DRUM, LLC
Accounts Payable FOLGERGRAPHICS, INC.

Accounts Payable GABRIEL, BARBARA, A.

Accounts Payable HI-TECH INC.

Accounts Payable HILLYARD
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Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date
Transaction
Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 6/1/2026 - To Payment Date: 6/30/2026 Source Payee Name
96553 06/11/2026 Open CENTRAL PARK SVCS 5/26/26-6/22/26 251.05 96554 06/11/2026 Open CAPOEIRA YOUTH CLASSES APR-MAY 2026 1,224.00 96555 06/11/2026 Open OPEN CERAMICS TH MAY 2026 436.80
96556 06/11/2026 Open HATHA YOGA/ ROLL STRETCH MAY 2026 1,536.00 96557 06/11/2026 Open MAINTENANCE FOR FD 5/19/26 349.53 96558 06/11/2026 Open AIKIDO MAY 2026 372.00
96559 06/11/2026 Open PANTS UNIFORM FOR FD 343.51
96560 06/11/2026 Open OFF THE BLOCK STEM ASEP SPRING 2026 5,481.02 96561 06/11/2026 Open LIBRARY 9212 REPORT CONSULTING SVCS 7/1/25-5/31/26 4,390.00 96562 06/11/2026 Open SCANDINAVIAN FOLK DANCING MAY 2026 54.60 96563 06/11/2026 Open DOOR REPAIR @ STA 51 7,891.67
96564 06/11/2026 Open WOMEN'S WORKOUTS MAY 2026 1,095.60 96565 06/11/2026 Open 2017 SALES TAX REV REFUNDING BONDS MAY 2021 - MAY 2026 500.00 96566 06/11/2026 Open HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR IIMC ANNUAL CONF 5/17-5/22/26 1,055.25 96567 06/11/2026 Open PREVENTION IPADS FOR FD 9/16/25 6,399.96 96568 06/11/2026 Open RECYCLING CENTER PIV REPAIRS 3/13/26 1,314.99 96569 06/11/2026 Open EBMUD 4/4/26-6/2/26 11,320.16
96570 06/11/2026 Open M1: PARKING BRAKE + DASH VALVES 8,273.41 96571 06/11/2026 Open R3: TRUCK PARTS FOR RECYCL 71.72
96572 06/11/2026 Open IMAGETREND CONTINUUM FOR RESCUE (5/16/26-5/15/27) 4,042.50 96573 06/11/2026 Open R3: TIRE REPLACEMENT SUPPLIES + LABOR 5/21/26 1,857.87 96574 06/11/2026 Open EMS CALL REVIEW MAY 2026 2,100.00 96575 06/11/2026 Open VEHICLE REPAIR 100.61
96576 06/11/2026 Open PRE-CONSTRUCTION BIO SURVEY BAXTER CREEK 405.40 96577 06/11/2026 Open DRY CLENAING MAY 2026 455.75
96578 06/11/2026 Open SUPPLIES FOR PD 2/12/26 685.80
96579 06/11/2026 Open ODY LOAD BANK 910.00
96580 06/11/2026 Open STA 52 REPAIR 3,132.62
96581 06/11/2026 Open UNLEADED FUEL 5/22/26 20,524.01
96582 06/11/2026 Open M35 TRUCK SEMI-ANNUAL SVC FOR MAINT 3,987.21 96583 06/11/2026 Open CERAMICS INDEPENDENT INTRO MAR-MAY 2026 2,697.95 96584 06/11/2026 Open CASTRO PARK BLOCK CLIMBER REPLACE PARTS 3,630.64 96585 06/11/2026 Open TRUCK SUPPLIES - DIESEL EXHAUSE FLUID + COOLANT 1,029.33 96586 06/11/2026 Open CRIME SCENE INVESTI. CLASS FOR M.STRAITEN 9/28/26-10/2/26 3,236.30 96587 06/11/2026 Open TRANSCRIPTION 256.77
96588 06/11/2026 Open TS & SL MAINTENANCE & RESPONSE OHLONE GREENWAY WIRE THEFT 17,231.54 96589 06/11/2026 Open WASTE DISPOSAL FOR PD 90.17
96590 06/11/2026 Open EQUIPMENT LEASING BRUSH HOG/BUSH CUTTER RENTAL 5/20/25-6/16/25 1,511.35 96591 06/11/2026 Open INVESTIGATION DATA 5/12/26-6/10/26 115.00 96592 06/11/2026 Open 2012 FORD FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY 1,505.24 96593 06/11/2026 Open TRUCK WAS STORAGE TANK REPAIR 1,489.33 96594 06/11/2026 Open JANITORIAL SERVICES -RECYCLE CENTER MAY 2026 7,368.00 96595 06/11/2026 Open RENEWABLE DIESEL 5/22/26 22,273.07 96596 06/11/2026 Open LUNCH - POLICING THE TEEN BRAIN TRAINING 4/1-4/2/26 40.00 96597 06/11/2026 Open LUNCH - ICI COURSE 4/27-5/8/26 80.00 96598 06/11/2026 Open LUNCH - POLICING THE TEEN BRAIN TRAINING 4/1-4/2 16.00 96599 06/11/2026 Open REIMB FOR INTERNAL AFFAIRS COURSE 5/12-5/14/26 24.00 96600 06/11/2026 Open PER DIEM + GAS REIMB CSTI OFFICER SAFETY COURSE 5/11-5/15/26 376.42 96601 06/15/2026 Open Refund 634.00
96602 06/18/2026 Open PER3 - CALPERS Longterm Care Ins 47.96 96603 06/18/2026 Open Payroll Deduction 1,383.70
96604 06/18/2026 Open DEN1 - Dental 1* 19,042.18
96605 06/18/2026 Open DUE4 - UNION LOCAL 1230 5,979.00
96606 06/18/2026 Open K2 - Kaiser 2* 287,254.37
96607 06/18/2026 Open LEGL - PRE-PAID LEGAL SRVC 124.60 96608 06/18/2026 Open FHEA - Fire Health Savings Acct 18,700.00 96609 06/18/2026 Open COPE - VOLUNTARY COPE DEDUCTION* 1,892.40 96610 06/18/2026 Open PAR - PARS - ARS 457* 3,332.45
96611 06/18/2026 Open ARCH/ENGINEERING - SOLAR PLAN REVIEW MAR 2026 22,040.75 96612 06/18/2026 Open FLAG 407.40
96613 06/18/2026 Open 2025 SURFACE SEAL PROJ - CONTRUCTION PHASE MAY 2026 6,942.50 96614 06/18/2026 Open FIRE EXT. SERVICE 1/26/26 1,484.05 96615 06/18/2026 Open GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLIES 187.55
Accounts Payable JADSON SOUZA DE JESUS
Accounts Payable JAFFE, SCOT
Accounts Payable JONES, HIROMI
Accounts Payable HONEY BUCKET
Accounts Payable MCAVOY, IAN
Accounts Payable NHA ADVISORS
Accounts Payable NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SPELMANSLAG
Accounts Payable KEL-AIRE
Accounts Payable KI RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Accounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONS
Accounts Payable CHARLETY, HOLLY
Accounts Payable AT&T MOBILITY NATIONAL ACCOUNTS, LLC
Accounts Payable BATTALION ONE FIRE PROTECTION
Accounts Payable R&S ERECTION OF RICHMOND
Accounts Payable RIVERA, NICOLE
Accounts Payable WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
Accounts Payable IMAGETREND LLC
Accounts Payable J & O'S COMMERCIAL TIRE CENTER
Accounts Payable KENNEDY, GREG, C
Accounts Payable EBMUD
Accounts Payable FLEET MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS, LLC
Accounts Payable HAAKER EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Accounts Payable ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Accounts Payable ODYSSEY POWER CORPORATION
Accounts Payable OLIVERO PLUMBING
Accounts Payable LEHR UPFITTERS OPCO LLC
Accounts Payable LSA ASSOCIATES, INC.

Accounts Payable NORGE CLEANERS
Accounts Payable ROSS RECREATION EQUIPMENT INC
Accounts Payable S.P. AUTOMOTIVE
Accounts Payable SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING Accounts Payable PINNACLE PETROLEUM INC
Accounts Payable PLAZA AUTO SERVICE INC
Accounts Payable RILE, KATHRYN
Accounts Payable SUNBELT RENTALS, INC
Accounts Payable T-MOBILE USA, Inc.

Accounts Payable Tecknica Auto, Inc.

Accounts Payable SPEAKWRITE LLC
Accounts Payable ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC
Accounts Payable STERICYCLE, INC.

Accounts Payable BROSAS, DONOVAN
Accounts Payable CHAND, NIRAJAN
Accounts Payable REYNOLDS, RYAN
Accounts Payable TWO BROTHERS POOL & SPA, INC
Accounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICE
Accounts Payable WESTERN STATES OIL COMPANY
Accounts Payable CALPERS LONG TERM CARE PROGRAM
Accounts Payable FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
Accounts Payable HEALTH CARE DENTAL TRUST
Accounts Payable TANG, GILBERT
Accounts Payable ZHAO, ZITIAN
Miscellaneous Billing Refund Burger King-Sohrabi Enterprises II, Inc.

Accounts Payable NATIONWIDE TRUST COMPANY, FSB
Accounts Payable SEIU LOCAL 1021
Accounts Payable U.S. BANK - INSTITUTIONAL TRUST - W REGION Accounts Payable IAFF LOCAL 1230
Accounts Payable KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN
Accounts Payable LEGALSHIELD
Accounts Payable BAY CITIES PYROTECTOR, INC
Accounts Payable BLAISDELL'S BUSINESS PRODUCTS
Accounts Payable 4LEAF, INC.

Accounts Payable AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

Accounts Payable AVILA PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date
Transaction
Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 6/1/2026 - To Payment Date: 6/30/2026 Source Payee Name
96616 06/18/2026 Open SATELLITE PHONES JUN 2026 154.50
96617 06/18/2026 Open GRANT WRITING & ADVOCACY SVCS MAY 2026 6,500.00 96618 06/18/2026 Open LINKEDIN RECRUITING 5/29/2026-5/28/2027 6,459.55 96619 06/18/2026 Open LIBRARY ADDITIONAL HOURS QT 2 OCT - DEC 2025 18,050.03 96620 06/18/2026 Open BIOHAZARD REMOVAL FOR PD 260.00
96621 06/18/2026 Open COMMUNITY CENTER LANDSCAPE PLAN THRU APR 30 2026 1,770.00 96622 06/18/2026 Open BADGES AND NAME PLATE FOR COUNCIL MEM 44.69 96623 06/18/2026 Open 2022 FORD POLICE TMPS SENSOR 429.91 96624 06/18/2026 Open FORKLIFT BACKHOE TRAINING 1,990.00 96625 06/18/2026 Open JAIL KEYS 2/5/26 599.76
96626 06/18/2026 Open BUSINESS CARDS FOR FD 76.65
96627 06/18/2026 Open OFF-SITE RECORDS STORAGE AND SERVICES 4/22/26-5/26/26 676.37 96628 06/18/2026 Open HASEP TENNIS & BASKETBALL SPRING 2026 3,364.22 96629 06/18/2026 Open JACKET & PANTS FOR FD STAFF 12,078.99 96630 06/18/2026 Open STAFF AUGMENTATION APR 2026 1,260.00 96631 06/18/2026 Open EL CERRITO PHASE #2 5/1/26-5/31/26 10,740.10 96632 06/18/2026 Open FINGERPRINTING MAY 2026 1,471.00
96633 06/18/2026 Open ECCRU ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PYMT #1 1,000.00 96634 06/18/2026 Open 2013 FORD OIL CHANGE / FILTERS 1,585.35 96635 06/18/2026 Open RICHMOND ST & DEL NORTE TOD CROSSTOWN CONNECT PROJ MAY 2026 6,780.00 96636 06/18/2026 Open REIMB FOR NACTO DESIGNING CITIES CONF 5/11/26-5/15/26 1,974.42 96637 06/18/2026 Open PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT FOR CORP YARD CASH BOX 34.42 96638 06/18/2026 Open REFUND OF TWO UNUSED RPP PARKING PERMIT 136.00 96639 06/18/2026 Open CAMPER T-SHIRTS FOR REC 5,244.17
96640 06/18/2026 Open UST SERVICE CALL ON 6/25/26 856.10 96641 06/18/2026 Open USED MOTOR OIL RECYCLING 6/4/26 153.00 96642 06/18/2026 Open TRACKING FOR INVESTIGATION 4/15/26-5/4/26 625.00 96643 06/18/2026 Open ADULT KARATE CLASSES APRIL/MAY 2026 150.00 96644 06/18/2026 Open FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE + SUPPLIES 932.73 96645 06/18/2026 Open PERSONNEL MATTER - FV 4/30/2026 4,127.50 96646 06/18/2026 Open SUPPLIES FOR RECYCL DEPT 29.71
96647 06/18/2026 Open RELEASE OF BONDS - JUN 2026 1,945.00 96648 06/18/2026 Open OPEN CERAMICS FRI MAY 2026 216.60 96649 06/18/2026 Open CHALLENGE ISLAND MASEP STEAM 2026 1,254.40 96650 06/18/2026 Open CORP YARD UNIFORMS WEEKLY RENTALS 665.30 96651 06/18/2026 Open 2026 FORD MAVERICK CREWCAB PURCHASE 4,112.03 96652 06/18/2026 Open EBMUD 4/7/26-6/4/26 3,583.70
96653 06/18/2026 Open WRITING PROGRAM REC CLASSES FEB-MAY 2026 1,800.00 96654 06/18/2026 Open RELEASE OF BONDS - JUN 2026 1,945.00 96655 06/18/2026 Open OPEN CERAMICS MON INTRO WHEEL MAY 2026 1,443.57 96656 06/18/2026 Open GYMNASTICS MAY-JUN 2026 4,080.00
96657 06/18/2026 Open CREDIT MEMO FOR LABOR R5 1,274.11 96658 06/18/2026 Open CHLORINE 5/20/26 5,129.83
96659 06/18/2026 Open OPEN CERAMICS WED/ INTRO WHEEL MAY 2026 766.80 96660 06/18/2026 Open JOB 25-7875 ARLINGTON PARK SVCS 3,141.66 96661 06/18/2026 Open OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR REC 166.19
96662 06/18/2026 Open 2025 SURFACE SEAL PROJECT 5/21/26 FINAL PYMT 119,216.56 96663 06/18/2026 Open FUEL FOR CNG PICKUP TRUCK 06/2026 36.62 96664 06/18/2026 Open RELEASE OF BONDS - JUN 2026 4,414.00 96665 06/18/2026 Open 10 FORD SRW M28 SMOG CHECK 83.50
96666 06/18/2026 Open ZUMBA MAY 2026 4,259.85
96667 06/18/2026 Open CURBSIDE RECYCL PROCESSING MAY 2026 47,100.58 96668 06/18/2026 Open TRAFFIC SIGNS & DTO SUPPLIES 1,806.03 96669 06/18/2026 Open CLAY SPRING CLASSES APR-JUN 2026 1,466.40 96670 06/18/2026 Open XFIT BOOT CAMP MAR, APR & MAY 2026 1,851.00 96671 06/18/2026 Open ADDRESS SIGN REPLACEMENT FOR COMM CTR 6/9/26 386.65 96672 06/18/2026 Open RELEASE OF BONDS - JUN 2026 1,945.00 96673 06/18/2026 Open YOUTH SEWING SPRING 2026 1,329.60 96674 06/18/2026 Open HASEP CIRCUS S3 2026 1,096.20
96675 06/18/2026 Open COMMUNITY CENTER ALARM JUN-AUG 2026 1,541.34 96676 06/18/2026 Open ADVISORY BODY MEMBERS RECOGNITION DINNER 6/10/26 3,836.00 96677 06/18/2026 Voided/Reissued Incorrect Address 06/26/2026 1,945.00 96678 06/18/2026 Open BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR FIRE 4/2/2026 200.71 Accounts Payable BLUECOSMO
Accounts Payable CRIME SCENE CLEANERS, INC.

Accounts Payable CSW/STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GROUP INC Accounts Payable DIABLO TROPHIES & AWARDS
Accounts Payable CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP INC.

Accounts Payable CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Accounts Payable CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LIBRARY
Accounts Payable GILMAN PRESS
Accounts Payable IRON MOUNTAIN
Accounts Payable KASSIRER ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
Accounts Payable DON'S TIRE SERVICE, INC.

Accounts Payable ENVIRONMENTAL OUTSOURCE, INC.

Accounts Payable FORDERER CORNICE WORKS INC
Accounts Payable STATE OF CA DEPT OF JUSTICE
Accounts Payable SUSAN KUCHINSKAS
Accounts Payable Tecknica Auto, Inc.

Accounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONS
Accounts Payable PAKPOUR CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

Accounts Payable Rogers Stringer & McClelland, Inc.

Accounts Payable BUCHER, DANIEL
Accounts Payable 4IMPRINT, INC.

Accounts Payable ARMOUR PETROLEUM SERVICE & EQUIPMENT CORP Accounts Payable THEIS ENGINEERING & ASSOCIATES
Accounts Payable MULLEN, JARRETT
Accounts Payable NODAL, EDWARD
Accounts Payable BAY CITIES PYROTECTOR, INC
Accounts Payable BERTRAND, FOX, ELLIOT, OSMAN & WENZEL LLP Accounts Payable BLAISDELL'S BUSINESS PRODUCTS
Accounts Payable ASBURY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Accounts Payable AT&T MOBILITY NATIONAL ACCOUNTS, LLC
Accounts Payable BALTZ, LEONARD
Accounts Payable CINTAS CORPORATION #054 UNIFORMS
Accounts Payable Downtown Ford Sales
Accounts Payable EBMUD
Accounts Payable CALMO'S PLUMBING & ROOTER
Accounts Payable CANN, COLETTE
Accounts Payable CHALLENGE ISLAND BAY AREA
Accounts Payable GRAUL, BELINDA
Accounts Payable HAAKER EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Accounts Payable KNORR SYSTEMS, INC.

Accounts Payable ELANA JOY PERA
Accounts Payable EVEREST PLUMBING & DRAIN
Accounts Payable FUJIWARA, PATRICIA, Y.

Accounts Payable PAVEMENT COATINGS CO.

Accounts Payable PG&E
Accounts Payable PG&E
Accounts Payable LACK, CHRIS
Accounts Payable MIRACLE PLAYSYSTEMS INC.

Accounts Payable ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Accounts Payable ROADSAFE TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC.

Accounts Payable ROSTAD, KIKI
Accounts Payable RUIZ, JOE
Accounts Payable PLAZA AUTO SERVICE INC
Accounts Payable RAMOS, STEPHANIE, R
Accounts Payable REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.

Accounts Payable SLIM CHANCE CIRCUS
Accounts Payable SSD ALARM
Accounts Payable TETOS CATERING
Accounts Payable SAME DAY SIGNS
Accounts Payable SEWER CONNECTION INC
Accounts Payable SHABABO, TRACEY, ELISE
Accounts Payable THE PLUMBING MINISTRY
Accounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICE
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Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date
Transaction
Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 6/1/2026 - To Payment Date: 6/30/2026 Source Payee Name
96679 06/18/2026 Open RELEASE OF BONDS - JUN 2026 294.58 96680 06/18/2026 Open RELEASE OF BONDS - JUN 2026 9,646.00 96681 06/18/2026 Open CAMERAS FOR PD 14,227.77
96682 06/25/2026 Open ARCH/ENGINEERING SERVICES MAY 2026 5,561.20 96683 06/25/2026 Open GENERAL SUPPLIES FOR CC 2/17/2025 PREV YR INVOICE 1,667.28 96684 06/25/2026 Open PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES MAY 2026 429.42 96685 06/25/2026 Open GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR CC 4.52 96686 06/25/2026 Open SWIM CENTER REPLASTERING PROJ APR 2026 93,719.64 96687 06/25/2026 Open SR123 PROJ 50,000.00
96688 06/25/2026 Open BUILDING & SAFETY MAY 2026 400.00 96689 06/25/2026 Open FASEP ART SESSION 3 2026 1,382.40 96690 06/25/2026 Open PARKING MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN MAY 2026 3,622.50 96691 06/25/2026 Open INK FOR PLOTTER SPLIT BETWEEN CD, FIRE & PW 1,149.92 96692 06/25/2026 Open HARDING TENNIS COURT RESURFACING 30,834.64 96693 06/25/2026 Open MRP TRASH LOAD COMPLIANCE SUPPORT JAN 2026 10,823.82 96694 06/25/2026 Open SWIM CENTER PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT MAY 2026 93,712.70 96695 06/25/2026 Open CITY HALL SEMI-ANNUAL FIRE ALARM INSPECTION JUN 2026 449.00 96696 06/25/2026 Open SCBA FLOW TEST 6/11/26 2,774.99
96697 06/25/2026 Open CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES MAY 2026 2,949.50 96698 06/25/2026 Open BUSINESS CARDS FOR BUILIDNG DIV 5/5/26 108.05 96699 06/25/2026 Open FASEP MIXED MEDIA ARTS S3 2026 1,174.80 96700 06/25/2026 Open SAN PABLO & WALL HAWK SYSTEM 1/30/26 6,811.78 96701 06/25/2026 Open WASTE DISPOSAL FOR FD JUN 2026 987.25 96702 06/25/2026 Open Swim Center Competition Pool Project May 2026 26,112.50 96703 06/25/2026 Open ARCH/ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW SERVICES MAY 2026 54,795.45 96704 06/25/2026 Open COMMUNICATION SUPPORT JUN 2026 3,750.00 96705 06/25/2026 Open VSI SOFTWARE HONEYWELL GENESIS BARCODE SCANNER 644.97 96706 06/25/2026 Open MILEAGE REIMB FOR NORCAL CONF + NMANC WOMEN'S LEAD SUMMIT + SUPP 401.76 96707 06/25/2026 Open TAI CHI CLASSES CANCELLATION REFUND 6/11/26 250.00 96708 06/25/2026 Open PARTIAL REFUND FOR PLAN REVIEW PERMIT BD26-0499 759.00 96709 06/25/2026 Open REAL PROPERTY TAX REBATE FOR 1748 WESLEY AVE 2,790.00 96710 06/25/2026 Open CAMPER T-SHIRTS FOR REC REF NO. 202600000301 4,272.21 96711 06/25/2026 Open EXPLORING GELLI PRINTS CLASS MAY 2026 115.20 96712 06/25/2026 Open COMMUNITY CENTER PEST CONTROL SVCS JUN 2026 375.00 96713 06/25/2026 Open CITY HALL ANNUAL FX INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION JAN 2026 924.56 96714 06/25/2026 Open 2025/26 FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT 23,500.00 96715 06/25/2026 Open CAD JUN 2026 72,014.17
96716 06/25/2026 Open UST HAZMAT CUPA POERATING PERMIT 2026-2027 4,890.00 96717 06/25/2026 Open BIOHAZARD REMOVAL ON 3/21/26 1,250.00 96718 06/25/2026 Open EBMUD 4/15/26-6/12/26 1,996.85
96719 06/25/2026 Open STORMWATER COMPLIANCE SUPPORT OCT-DEC 2025 3,000.00 96720 06/25/2026 Open SLURRY SEAL BIKEWAY PROJECT 2/28/26-3/27/26 27,668.75 96721 06/25/2026 Open ASEP JUDO CLASSES 2026 1,345.20
96722 06/25/2026 Open CONTRACT SVCS - SALES TAX APR-JUN 2026 1,425.77 96723 06/25/2026 Open ARLINGTON CLUBHOUSE PEST CONTROL SVCS MAY 2026 880.00 96724 06/25/2026 Open LIFE INSURANCE PAYABLE FOR EMPLOYEES MAY 2026 13,899.48 96725 06/25/2026 Open OPPFICE SUPPLIES FOR CORP YARD 6/9/26 100.77 96726 06/25/2026 Open MONTHLY PARK LANDSCAPE MAINT. PARK APR 2026 81,330.72 96727 06/25/2026 Open ARLINGTON CLUBHOUSE ALARM SVCS JJULY 2026 67.93 96728 06/25/2026 Open LIBRARY CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 5/6/26 733.68 96729 06/25/2026 Open ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY MAY 2026 3,352.50 96730 06/25/2026 Open DMV CLASS B CDL TRAINING COURSE FOR J. LEW 2,000.00 96731 06/25/2026 Open 4TH OF JULY WORLDONE STAGE RENTAL 6,000.00 96732 06/25/2026 Open MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT JAN-JUN 2026 629.28 96733 06/26/2026 Open RELEASE OF BONDS - JUN 2026 1,945.00 $ 2,048,460.01

3782 06/12/2026 Open Payroll Deduction $ 2,486.30
3783 06/12/2026 Open CA - CA Tax 49,322.25
3784 06/12/2026 Open FED - Fed Tax* 197,193.65
3785 06/12/2026 Open ICM1 - ICMA-457 #300530 FLAT DOLLAR* 72,879.39 3786 06/12/2026 Open PE1% - PERS SEIU* 233,482.99
3787 06/26/2026 Open Payroll Deduction 2,486.30
Accounts Payable Salkhi Petroleum, Inc
Accounts Payable SELECTQOS, LLC
Accounts Payable 4LEAF, INC.

Accounts Payable Lisa Hale and Eric Schoonbaert
Accounts Payable BURKETT'S POOL PLASTERING, INC
Accounts Payable CA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
Accounts Payable DATA TICKET, INC.

Accounts Payable AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

Accounts Payable BAY AREA NEWS GROUP EAST BAY
Accounts Payable BLAISDELL'S BUSINESS PRODUCTS
Accounts Payable FIRST SERVE PRODUCTIONS INC
Accounts Payable GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC.

Accounts Payable GRADETECH, INC.

Accounts Payable DIPRIMA, LISA
Accounts Payable Dixon Resources Unlimited
Accounts Payable EAST BAY BLUE PRINT & SUPPLY CO.

Accounts Payable PREMIER GRAPHICS
Accounts Payable REEVES, KATY
Accounts Payable ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC
Accounts Payable INTREPID ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
Accounts Payable MALLORY SAFETY & SUPPLY LLC
Accounts Payable PAYMENTUS CORPORATION
Accounts Payable TRIPEPI SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

Accounts Payable VERMONT SYSTEMS, INC.

Accounts Payable BASSI, SHANNON
Accounts Payable STERICYCLE, INC.

Accounts Payable SWINERTON MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING
Accounts Payable TRB AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

Accounts Payable 4IMPRINT, INC.

Accounts Payable ASE ARTS
Accounts Payable ATCO PEST CONTROL INC
Accounts Payable BEATRICE, BARBARA
Accounts Payable EHYA, HAMID
Accounts Payable LEARY , JEFFREY
Accounts Payable CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVICES
Accounts Payable CRIME SCENE CLEANERS, INC.

Accounts Payable EBMUD
Accounts Payable BAY CITIES PYROTECTOR, INC
Accounts Payable CHAVAN & ASSOCIATES, LLP
Accounts Payable CITY OF RICHMOND
Accounts Payable HdL Companies
Accounts Payable MORTON'S URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT
Accounts Payable MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITY
Accounts Payable EKI ENVIRONMENT & WATER, INC.

Accounts Payable FEHR & PEERS
Accounts Payable HANABI JUDO INC.

Accounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICE
Accounts Payable W-TRANS INC
Accounts Payable ZHONG CHI HUANG
Accounts Payable ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Accounts Payable RUBICON ENTERPRISES INC
Accounts Payable SSD ALARM
Type Check Totals: 242 Transactions
EFT
Accounts Payable California State Disbursement Unit
Accounts Payable NORTHERN LIGHTS
Accounts Payable OROLOGAS, ALEXANDRA
Accounts Payable THE PLUMBING MINISTRY
Accounts Payable P E R S
Accounts Payable California State Disbursement Unit
Accounts Payable EDD - PAYROLL TAX DEPOSIT
Accounts Payable IRS
Accounts Payable MIssionSquare (name chg 03-2021 formerly ICMA) user: Crystal Reams Pages: 4 of 5 Friday, July 10, 2026 Agenda Packet Page 91 of 218
Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date
Transaction
Amount
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 6/1/2026 - To Payment Date: 6/30/2026 Source Payee Name
3788 06/26/2026 Open CA - CA Tax 52,041.80
3789 06/26/2026 Open FED - Fed Tax* 206,034.82
3790 06/26/2026 Open ICM1 - ICMA-457 #300530 FLAT DOLLAR* 70,473.87 3791 06/26/2026 Open PE1% - PERS SEIU* 232,961.28
3792 06/30/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - MAY2026 909.47 3793 06/30/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - MAY2026 57.01 3794 06/30/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - MAY2026 508.71 3795 06/30/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - MAY2026 157.32 3796 06/30/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - MAY2026 861.96 3797 06/30/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - MAY2026 38.38 3798 06/30/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - MAY2026 38.37 3799 06/30/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - MAY2026 38.40 3800 06/30/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - MAY2026 187.85 3801 06/30/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - MAY2026 23.90 3802 06/30/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - MAY2026 35.00 3803 06/30/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - MAY2026 20.00 3804 06/30/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - MAY2026 10,613.73 3805 06/30/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - MAY2026 2,725.96 3806 06/30/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - MAY2026 5,742.82 3807 06/30/2026 Open MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - MAY2026 489.93 3808 06/23/2026 Open PG&E 5/2/26-6/1/26 22,519.16
3809 06/23/2026 Open PG&E 5/1/26-5/31/26 28,355.34
3810 06/23/2026 Open PG&E 5/7/26-6/5/26 41.55
3811 06/23/2026 Open PG&E 5/7/26-6/5/26 58.97
3812 06/09/2026 Open PURCHASE POWER PASTAGE CL PYMT MAY 2026 1,005.00 3813 06/26/2026 Open CALPERS SAFETY SURVIVOR CONTRIBUTION FY25-26 4,258.80 3814 06/26/2026 Open STRYKER EQUIPMENT/ SVC LEASE AGRMNT JUN 2026 6,308.59 3815 06/29/2026 Open CALCARD JUN 2026 PAYMENT 72,852.10 3816 06/26/2026 Open SUTTER HEALTH PLAN - JULY 2026 PAYMENT 34,560.10 $ 1,311,771.07
Status Count
Open 276
Reconciled 0
Voided 1
Stopped 0
Total 277
All Status Count
Open 691
Reconciled 0
Voided 0
Stopped 0
Total 691
All Status Count
Open 967
Reconciled 0
Voided 1
Stopped 0
Total 968
Accounts Payable EDD - PAYROLL TAX DEPOSIT
Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC
Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC
Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC
Accounts Payable IRS
Accounts Payable MIssionSquare (name chg 03-2021 formerly ICMA) Accounts Payable P E R S
Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC
Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC
Accounts Payable AMEX/AMERICAN EXPRESS
Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC
Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC
Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC
Accounts Payable CARDCONNECT
Accounts Payable CARDCONNECT
Accounts Payable CARDCONNECT
Accounts Payable CLOVER
Accounts Payable AUTHORIZE.NET
Accounts Payable AUTHORIZE.NET
Accounts Payable PG&E
Accounts Payable PG&E
Accounts Payable PITNEY BOWES PURCHASE POWER
Accounts Payable MECHANICS BANK
Accounts Payable PG&E
Accounts Payable PG&E
Transaction Amount
Accounts Payable SUTTER HEALTH PLUS
Type EFT Totals: 35 Transactions
Accounts Payable CalPERS (CA Public Employees' Retirement System) Accounts Payable STRYKER CORPORATION
Accounts Payable U.S. BANK - CORPORATE PAYMENT SYS
Accounts Payable
Transaction Amount
-
$ 3,360,231.08
$ 3,358,286.08
-
1,945.00
Payroll
Grand Totals
-
$ 4,695,862.46
$ 4,693,917.46
-
1,945.00
Transaction Amount
-
$ 1,335,631.38
$ 1,335,631.38
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 6.E.

Date: July 21, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department Subject: FY 2025-26 Fourth Quarter Cash and Investment Report

ACTION PROPOSED
Receive and file the City's Third Quarter Cash and Investment Report for the period April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.

BACKGROUND
It is the policy of the City of El Cerrito ("City") to invest public funds in a manner which provides for the safety of the principal while providing enough liquidity to cover the City's short and long-term needs while generating the appropriate yield. All investment activity will conform to the California Government Code, Sections 53601 through 53659.

ANALYSIS
The FY 2025-26 Fourth Quarter Cash and Investment Report for April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026 shows that the City's total cash and investments as of June 30, 2026, had a par value of $41,414,168.33 in the following accounts. • $18,978,012.13 (LAIF) (Excludes investment earnings)
o $185,258.66 Investment Earnings Q4 paid July 15, 2026 (Accured to FY 2026)
• $2,735,178.68 (Mechanics Bank) (Includes interest earnings) o $16.06 Interest Earned April 2026
o $16.84 Interest Earned May 2026
o $23.46 Interest Earned June 2026
• $16,472,903.77 (Mechanics Bank Money Market) (Includes interest earnings) o $34,642.59 interest Earned April 2026
o $39,184.21 Interest Earned May 2026
o $51,419.91 Interest Earned June 2026
• $3,225,723.75 (Section 115 Trust PARS/US Bank) (Includes investment earnings)
o $93,387.37 Investment Earnings April 2026
o $46,546.70 Investment Earnings May 2026
o $4,675.67 Investment Loss June 2026
• $2,350.00 (Petty Cash Funds)
These funds are available to meet operating expenses for the next six months.

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Agenda Item No. 6.E.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
The City's Investment Policy, Comprehensive Financial Policy, and Strategic Plan sets form guidelines for the investment of City funds and aligns with California Government code, Section 53646 and Section 53600-53609. The purpose of the City's Investment Policy is to provide guidelines for prudent investment of the City's idle funds and ensure policies, procedures, systems, and best practices in fiscal management.

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

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

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The Quarterly Cash and Investment Report complies with the City of El Cerrito Investment Policy and California Government Code Section 53646.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City's investments comply with standards reflected in the City of El Cerrito Investment Policy.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. FY 26 Q4 Quarterly Cash & Investment Report
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City of El Cerrito
Quarterly Cash and Investment Report
for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2026
Attachment 1
Category Trustee/Broker Month Ending PAR Value
(Actual Value)
Quarter End
Interest Rate
Market value
Pooled Investments (LAIF) California State Treasurer June 30, 2026 $ 18,978,012.13 3.92% $ 18,978,012.13 Cash with Bank Mechanics Bank June 30, 2026 $ 2,735,178.68 0.01% $ 2,735,178.68 Money Market Account Mechanics Bank June 30, 2026 $ 16,472,903.77 3.92% $ 16,472,903.77 Section 115 PARS/US Bank June 30, 2026 $ 3,225,723.75 N/A $ 3,225,723.75 Petty Cash Funds City Management June 30, 2026 $ 2,350.00 N/A $ 2,350.00 $ 41,414,168.33 $ 41,414,168.33
I certify that this report is in compliance with the City of El Cerrito Investment Policy and the California government Code Section 53646.

The City has sufficient cash to meet the next six months of estimated expenditures as required by the Code.

Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Total Cash and Investments
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Agenda Item No. 6.F.

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO AMENDING TITLE 2 “ADMINISTRATION” OF THE EL CERRITO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SECTION

2.04.007 “DISTRICT ELECTIONS” WITHIN CHAPTER 2.04 TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL BY FIVE DISTRICTS; ADOPT THE FINAL MAP TO ESTABLISH THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES; AND ESTABLISH THE

SEQUENCE OF DISTRICT ELECTIONS
WHEREAS, members of the City Council are currently elected in “at-large” elections, in which each City Councilmember is elected by the registered voters of the entire City; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 34886, in certain circumstances, authorizes the legislative body of a city of any population to adopt an ordinance to change its method of election from an “at-large” system to a “district-based” system in which each councilmember is elected only by the voters in the district in which the candidate resides; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2026, the City received a letter from the law firm of Rexroad Law alleging that the City's at-large election system violates the California Voting Rights Act ("CVRA"), and threatening litigation if the City declines to voluntarily change to a district-based election system for electing Councilmembers; and WHEREAS, although the City denies its at-large election system violates the CVRA or any other provision of law, the City Council determined that the public interest would best be served by transitioning to a district-based electoral system due to (1) the high cost to defend against a CVRA lawsuit, (2) the risk of losing such a lawsuit, which would require the City to pay the prevailing plaintiffs' attorneys' fees, and (3) the availability of changing to district elections under the “safe harbor provision” of Elections Code Section 10010; and
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2026 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-24 declaring its intention to transition from “at-large” to “district-based” elections beginning with the November 2028 General Municipal Election; and
WHEREAS, thereafter, pursuant to Election Code Section 10010, the City Council held two public hearings on May 5 and May 19, 2026 where the public was invited to provide input regarding the number and composition of the City’s voting districts before any draft maps were drawn; and
WHEREAS, thereafter, pursuant to Election Code Section 10010, the City Council held two public hearings on June 9 and June 16, 2026 where the public was invited to provide input regarding the content of the draft maps that had been released at least seven (7) days before each meeting, and the proposed sequence of elections; and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the fifth public hearing held on July 7, 2026, the City Council formally selected the Council District Map A2 and the election sequence, incorporating the selected map into this Ordinance, which was introduced for a first reading at that time with a second reading and adoption scheduled to take place on July 21, 2026; and
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WHEREAS, throughout the foregoing process, the City engaged in a significant amount of public outreach and engagement above and beyond the public procedures required by California Elections Code Section 10010 and those portions of the Fair and Inclusive Redistricting for Municipalities and Political Subdivisions (Fair Maps) Act applicable to cities that are transitioning for the first time to district-based elections systems; and
WHEREAS, such outreach included but is not limited to, maintaining a City webpage dedicated to the process of transitioning from at-large elections to district-based elections, regularly notifying residents of meetings and other engagements on the City’s social media channels and in City newsletters, hosting two community workshops, posting and publishing notices for all public hearings, and attending multiple community events to discuss the districting process; and
WHEREAS, in selecting the map, the City Council considered the criteria set forth in Elections Code Section 21130 of the Fair Maps Act and is adopting district boundaries in accordance with the provisions stated therein, as well as the federal Voting Rights Act and the California Voting Rights Act; and
WHEREAS, Council District Map A2 meets all the requirements of state and federal law and was posted on June 30, 2026 on the City’s website for public consideration, at least seven (7) days before the introduction of this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is to enact, pursuant to California Government Code section 34886, an ordinance providing for the election of members of the City Council of the City of El Cerrito by district in five single-member districts as reflected in Exhibit A to this Ordinance and to implement the guarantees of the California Constitution.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: Incorporation of Recitals. The City Council finds that the above Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2: Amendment of Municipal Code. Title 2 “Administration” of the El Cerrito Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Section 2.04.007, “District Elections”, within Chapter 2.04 to read as follows:

2.04.007 – District Elections

A. Declaration of Purpose: The City Council of the City of El Cerrito hereby declares that the change of method of electing members of this Council, hereby enacted, is being made in furtherance of the California Voting Rights Act.

B. City Council Districts Established. Five City Council districts are hereby established in the City of El Cerrito. The district boundaries and identifying number of each district shall be as described on the Council District Map A2 as illustrated in Figure

2.04.007-A.

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Figure 2.04.007-A

C. Election of Members of the City Council by District.

1. Following the effective date of this ordinance and upon the commencement of “district-based” elections pursuant to section 2.04.007(D), members of the City Council shall be elected “by district,” as defined in California Government Code Section 34871, or any successor statute.

2. Registered voters signing nomination papers or voting for a member of the City Council shall be residents of the geographical area making up the district from which the member is to be elected.

3. No term of any member of the City Council that commences prior to the November 7, 2028 General Municipal Election shall be affected by the adoption of this ordinance.

D. Commencement of District Elections. Commencing with the general municipal election in November of 2028 and every four years thereafter the voters in districts 1, 3, and 5 shall elect members of the City Council by district for full four (4) year terms. At the general municipal election in November of 2030 and every four years thereafter, the voters in districts 2 and 4 shall elect members of the City Council by district for full four (4) year terms.

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Section 3. Authorization for Technical Adjustments. The City’s demographer, Redistricting Partners, is hereby authorized to make non-substantive technical adjustments to Council District Map A2 to finalize the Map as necessary and to prepare a GIS shapefile which identifies the Council district boundaries, as well as the census blocks and tracts. The final Council District Map A2, the census blocks and tracts and the GIS shapefile shall be in a form approved by the City Clerk and City Attorney.

Section 4: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted the Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of this Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 5: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty days after the date of its adoption. Prior to the expiration of fifteen days from the passage thereof, the Ordinance or a summary thereof shall be posted or published as may be required by law, and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.

THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced at a special meeting of the City Council on July 7, 2026 and passed by the following vote:

AYES: Mayor Quinto; Councilmembers Motoyama and Wysinger NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman; Councilmember Ktsanes
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
ADOPTED AND ORDERED published at a regular meeting of the City Council held on July 21, 2026 and passed by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
APPROVED:

Gabe Quinto, Mayor
ATTEST:

Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE CERTIFICATION
I, Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk of the City of El Cerrito, do hereby certify that this Ordinance is the true and correct original Ordinance No. 2026-02 of the City of El Cerrito; that said Ordinance was duly enacted and adopted by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito at a meeting of the City Council held on the 21 day of July, 2026; and that said Ordinance has been published and/or posted in the manner required by law.

WITNESS my hand and Official Seal of the City of El Cerrito on .
________________________
Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk

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City of El Cerrito
Adopted Plan 2026
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City of El Cerrito
Adopted Plan 2026
1 2 3 4 5
Population 5,248 5,173 5,145 5,213 5,221
Deviation 48 -27 -55 13 21
Deviation % 0.9% -0.5% -1.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Other 3,118 1,881 3,019 2,222 3,569
Other % 59.4% 36.4% 58.7% 42.6% 68.4%
Latino 490 885 510 722 478
Latino % 9.3% 17.1% 9.9% 13.8% 9.2%
Asian 1,330 1,894 1,415 2,030 1,033
Asian % 25.3% 36.6% 27.5% 38.9% 19.8%
Black 310 513 201 239 141
Black % 5.9% 9.9% 3.9% 4.6% 2.7%
2020 Census
1 2 3 4 5
Total CVAP 3,914 2,990 4,084 3,505 3,909
Other CVAP 2,456 1,328 2,438 1,527 2,808
Other CVAP % 62.7% 44.4% 59.7% 43.6% 71.8%
Latino CVAP 274 567 465 603 377
Latino CVAP % 7.0% 19.0% 11.4% 17.2% 9.6%
Asian CVAP 922 825 1,063 1,116 673
Asian CVAP % 23.6% 27.6% 26.0% 31.8% 17.2%
Black CVAP 262 270 118 259 51
Black CVAP % 6.7% 9.0% 2.9% 7.4% 1.3%
Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
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City of El Cerrito
Adopted Plan 2026
District 1
Other % Latino % Asian % Black %
2020 Census
Other % Latino % Asian % Black %
Citizen Voting Age Population
Population Deviation Deviation % Other Other % Latino Latino % Asian Asian % Black Black % 5,248 48 0.9% 3,118 59.4% 490 9.3% 1,330 25.3% 310 5.9% Total CVAP Other CVAP Other CVAP % Latino CVAP Latino CVAP % Asian CVAP Asian CVAP % Black CVAP Black CVAP % 3,914 2,456 62.7% 274 7.0% 922 23.6% 262 6.7%
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City of El Cerrito
Adopted Plan 2026
District 2
Other % Latino % Asian % Black %
2020 Census
Other % Latino % Asian % Black %
Citizen Voting Age Population
Population Deviation Deviation % Other Other % Latino Latino % Asian Asian % Black Black % 5,173 -27 -0.5% 1,881 36.4% 885 17.1% 1,894 36.6% 513 9.9% Total CVAP Other CVAP Other CVAP % Latino CVAP Latino CVAP % Asian CVAP Asian CVAP % Black CVAP Black CVAP % 2,990 1,328 44.4% 567 19.0% 825 27.6% 270 9.0%
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City of El Cerrito
Adopted Plan 2026
District 3
Other % Latino % Asian % Black %
2020 Census
Other % Latino % Asian % Black %
Citizen Voting Age Population
Population Deviation Deviation % Other Other % Latino Latino % Asian Asian % Black Black % 5,145 -55 -1.1% 3,019 58.7% 510 9.9% 1,415 27.5% 201 3.9% Total CVAP Other CVAP Other CVAP % Latino CVAP Latino CVAP % Asian CVAP Asian CVAP % Black CVAP Black CVAP % 4,084 2,438 59.7% 465 11.4% 1,063 26.0% 118 2.9%
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City of El Cerrito
Adopted Plan 2026
District 4
Other % Latino % Asian % Black %
2020 Census
Other % Latino % Asian % Black %
Citizen Voting Age Population
Population Deviation Deviation % Other Other % Latino Latino % Asian Asian % Black Black % 5,213 13 0.2% 2,222 42.6% 722 13.8% 2,030 38.9% 239 4.6% Total CVAP Other CVAP Other CVAP % Latino CVAP Latino CVAP % Asian CVAP Asian CVAP % Black CVAP Black CVAP % 3,505 1,527 43.6% 603 17.2% 1,116 31.8% 259 7.4%
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City of El Cerrito
Adopted Plan 2026
District 5
Other % Latino % Asian % Black %
2020 Census
Other % Latino % Asian % Black %
Citizen Voting Age Population
Population Deviation Deviation % Other Other % Latino Latino % Asian Asian % Black Black % 5,221 21 0.4% 3,569 68.4% 478 9.2% 1,033 19.8% 141 2.7% Total CVAP Other CVAP Other CVAP % Latino CVAP Latino CVAP % Asian CVAP Asian CVAP % Black CVAP Black CVAP % 3,909 2,808 71.8% 377 9.6% 673 17.2% 51 1.3%
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 6.G.

Date: July 21, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
Subject: Declare and Certify the Results of the June 2, 2026 Special Municipal Election

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution confirming the results of the June 2, 2026 Special Municipal Election and declaring the defeat of Measure C.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
On February 19, 2026 the City Council called a special election for June 2, 2026 for the purpose of placing a qualified citizens initiative petition for a new El Cerrito Library and Library Services Parcel Tax on the ballot.

The Contra Costa County Registrar of Voters has submitted to the City Clerk official Certification for the Results of the Canvass and the official Statement of Votes cast for the City of El Cerrito Special Election held on June 2, 2026 and the City Clerk has prepared the Certification of Election Results.

The attached resolution confirms the results of the June 2, 2026 Election and declares the defeat of Ballot Measure C– a measure to fund planning/construction/furnishing of a new El Cerrito Library, including a new building, and the City's library operating budget for ten years after completing construction. The measure needed a simple majority of yes votes to pass.

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
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

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Agenda Item No. 6.G.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
These actions are required pursuant to California Elections Code, and have been reviewed by the City Attorney.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Exhibit A to Resolution

3. County Canvass
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO RECITING THE

FACTS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF EL CERRITO ON JUNE 2, 2026 CONFIRMING THE CANVASS OF RETURNS, AND DECLARING

THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
WHEREAS, a Special Municipal Election was held and conducted in the City of El Cerrito on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 as required by law; and WHEREAS, the qualified electors, including vote-by-mail voters, cast ballots at said election upon the following proposed Measure:

Measure C
A New El Cerrito Library and Library Services Parcel Tax (Majority Vote Required to Pass)
Shall the measure to fund planning/construction/furnishing a new El Cerrito library, including a new building, and the City’s library operating costs for ten years after completing construction, by authorizing an annual parcel tax of up to $0.17 per square foot of improvements ($100 per vacant parcel), subject to annual inflation adjustments, generating approximately $3,100,000 annually, expiring 30 years after initial issuance of bonds, with independent audits/citizen oversight and senior exemptions, be adopted? WHEREAS, notice of the election was given in the time, form and manner as provided by law; that voting precincts were properly established; that election officers were appointed and that in all respects the election was held and conducted and the votes thereof were received and canvassed and the return thereof was ascertained, determined, and declared in all respects as required by the law, and the County Clerk of the County of Contra Costa has duly filed with the City Clerk a statement of votes of said election.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that it does determine and declare that:

SECTION 1: The whole number of votes cast in the City of El Cerrito including vote-by-mail votes, at the June 2, 2026 Special Election was 10,739 votes.

SECTION 2: The total number of votes including vote-by-mail votes, cast on Ballot Measure C were as follows:

YES: 3,264 NO: 7,475
SECTION 3: Measure C did not receive a majority of yes votes cast at the June 2, 2026 Special Election for said measure, and is hereby declared to have failed.

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SECTION 4: The Certificate of the Contra Costa County Clerk as to the Results of the Canvass of the City of El Cerrito June 2, 2026 Special Election, is hereby approved and adopted as a statement of the votes of said election.

SECTION 5: The Certification of the City Clerk, as well as the Certificate of the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters, and a complete Statement of the Results showing the number of votes cast, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is approved and adopted.

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

I CERTIFY that at the regular meeting on July 21, 2026, the El Cerrito City Council passed this resolution by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY OF EL CERRITO
JUNE 2, 2026 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS

COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA )
I, Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk of the City of El Cerrito, County of Contra Costa, State of California, do hereby certify the following to be a true and correct Statement of Results of the total votes cast at the City of El Cerrito Regular Municipal Election held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 as follows:

I certify that the total votes cast were 10,739 for Measure C – A New El Cerrito Library and Library Services Parcel Tax as indicated below:

Measure C – A New El Cerrito Library and Library Services Parcel Tax (Majority Vote Required to Pass)
Shall the measure to fund planning/construction/furnishing a new El Cerrito library, including a new building, and the City’s library operating costs for ten years after completing construction, by authorizing an annual parcel tax of up to $0.17 per square foot of improvements ($100 per vacant parcel), subject to annual inflation adjustments, generating approximately $3,100,000 annually, expiring 30 years after initial issuance of bonds, with independent audits/citizen oversight and senior exemptions, be adopted? YES 3,264 NO 7,475
Attached hereto is a complete Statement of the Results showing the number of votes cast at each precinct for each candidate running for the office of City Council and for and against Measure C.

Dated: July 21, 2026
________________________
Holly M. Charléty, MMC
City Clerk, City of El Cerrito
County of Contra Costa, State of California
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Contra Costa County
Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department
Kristin B. Connelly
County Cler1<-Recorder
and Registrar of Voters
Administration
925.335.7899
925.335.7893 fax
Kwame P. Reed
Deputy Cleik-Recorder 555 Escobar Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Elections Division
925.335.7800
925.335.7836 fax
Helen Nolan
www.CQntracostavote.Qov Assistant Registrar
June 29, 2026
Holly M. Charlety, City Clerk
City of EL Cerrito
10890 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
0 8 2028
Dear Holly M. Charlety:

Enclosed are the following documents pertaining to the June 2,2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election in the City of El Cerrito for Measure C:

Certificate of Results
Summary of Results
Voter Information Guide
The Statement of the Vote, containing precinct-by-precinct results, is available on our website at www.contracostavote.gov.

If you have any questions, please contact me at (925) 335-7867.

Respectfully,
Jacob StulK
Elections Services Supervisor
Enclosures
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CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CLERK

AS TO THE RESULTS OF THE CANVASS FOR THE
City of El Cerrito
Measure C
JUNE 2, 2026, STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION
State of California
^ ss.

County of Contra Costa
I, Kristin B. Connelly, County Clerk/Registrar of Voters of the County of Contra Costa, State of California, do hereby certify that, pursuant to the provisions of the Elections Code, I did canvass the returns of the votes cast in the City of El Cerrito, Measure C, in said county at the Primary Election held on June 2, 2026. I further certify that the Statement of Votes Cast, to which this certificate is attached, shows the whole number of votes cast in said jurisdiction and in each respective precinct therein, and that the totals of the respective columns and the totals as shown for each contest are full, true, and correct.

WITNESS my hand and Official Sealthis 26th day of June, 2026.

SS‘y:

KRISTIN B. CONNELLY
County Clerk/Registrar of Voters
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Contra Costa County
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Statewide Direct Primaiy Election
Official Results - Final
Elector Group
Total
Counting Group
Vote By Mail
Election Day
Total
Cards Cast Voters Cast Registered Voters Turnout
302,849
24,850
327,699
604,486 41.40%
49,682
654,168

3.40%
731,497 44.80%
Precincts Reported: 938 of 938 (100.00%)
Voters Cast; 327,699 of 731,497 (44.80%)
Cards Cast: 654,168
GOVERNOR (Vote for i)
Precincts Reported: 938 of 938 (100.00%)
Total
327,699/731,497
Vote By Mail Election Day
Times Cast 302,849 24,850 44.80%
Total Vote By Mail Election Day
5,920
5,224
8,375
Candidate Party
103,572 32.06%
82,893
69,900
17,907
17,694
14,472
2,862
97,652
77,669
61,525
17,148
15,671
13,980
2,642
1,274

XAVIER BECERRA DEM
TOM STEYER DEM 25.66%
REP 21.64% STEVE HILTON
KATIE PORTER DEM 759 5.54%
CHAD BIANCO REP 2,023 5.48%
MATT MAHAN DEM 492 4.48%
TONY K. THURMOND DEM 220 0.89%
RAMSEY ROBINSON PER 174 1,448 0.45%
86 1,301 0.40% ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA DEM 1,215
71 1,203 0.37% BETTY T. YEE DEM 1,132
DEM 948 82 1,030 0.32% ERIC SVYALWELL
MATTHEW CHASE 754 145 899 0.28% LEVY DEM
RANDEEP 653 108 761 0.24% S. DHILLON REP
TIM NELSON REP 626 65 691 0.21%
CAROLINA BUHLER DEM 387 55 442 0.14%
300 84 384 0.12% LOUIS A. DE BARRAICUA DEM
BARACK DEM 317 48 365 0.11% D. OBAMA SHAW
REP 278 48 326 0.10% ALICIA OLIVIA LAPP
MOHAMMAD DEM 217 34 251 0.08% ARIF
DEM 213 35 248 0.08% SATISH RAO
NANCY NPP 209 36 245 0.08% D. YOUNG
GRETHA S0L6RZAN0

TOM WOODARD
REP 232 12 244 0.08%
LIB 208 24 232 0.07%
NPP 208 21 229 0.07% JON HENDERSON
REP 187 15 202 0.06% LEO NARANJO IV
NPP 156 19 175 0.05% JOSEPH CABRERA
LEO SAMUEL ZACKY REP 142 12 154 0.05%
DEM 138 11 149 0.05% ERIN-ZEZ" ZEZULAK
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Total Candidate Party Vote By Mail Election Day
CHRISTINE R. SARMIENTO NPP 142 6 148 0.05%
RAFAEL M. HERNANDEZ REP 124 22 146 0.05%
ELAINE CULOTTI NPP 103 8 111 0.03%
RAJI RAB DEM 78 21 99 0.03%
SCOTT P SHIELDS DEM 85 13 98 0.03%
FREDERIC C. SCHULTZ NPP 81 10 91 0.03%
LEWIS HERMS NPP 78 12 90 0.03%
DUANE TERRENCE LOYNES NPP 68 19 87 0.03% JR.

PATRICIA DE LUCA
BASUALDO REP 63 22 85 0.03%
NAOMI BAR-LEV NPP 78 7 85 0.03%
SOPHIA EDUM-A-SAM DEM 76 9 85 0.03%
DEREK GRASTY DEM 68 9 77 0.02%

LIVINGFORGOD
ANDCOUNTRY DEMOH NPP 58 16 74 0.02%
DANIEL MERCURI NPP 61 8 69 0.02%
AMANDA MARTIN NPP 60 8 68 0.02%
JOEL E. JACOB DEM 57 8 65 0.02%
BRENT MAUPIN NPP 52 4 56 0.02%
REZA SAFARNEJAD NPP 50 3 53 0.02%
AKINYEMI AGBEDE DEM 40 9 49 0.02%
GARY HOWARD KIDGELL DEM 40 7 47 0.01%
DAVID ZICKEFOOSE REP 43 2 45 0.01%
JAMES ATHANS JR. REP 37 8 45 0.01%
THUNDER PARLEY DEM 41 1 42 0.01%
DONJ.GRUNDMANN NPP 39 3 42 0.01%
MAX FOMIN NPP 38 2 40 0.01%
LARRY AZEVEDO DEM 33 4 37 0.01%
MARGARET TROWE NPP 34 2 36 0.01%
MAURO ALBERTO OROZCO NPP 23 4 27 0.01%
LUKASZ ADAM FILINSKI NPP 18 1 19 0.01%
ANNE KOMAROVSK NPP 16 1 17 0.01%
SAM SANDAK NPP 14 1 15 0.00%
DAWIT KELLEL NPP 13 0 13 0.00%
SERGE FIANKAN NPP 9 2 11 0.00%
Total Votes 298,542 24,521 323,063
Vote By Mail Election Day Total
BUTCH WARE WRITE-IN 590 67 657 0.20%
CHEAHN WRITE-IN 51 4 55 0.02%
KALIDMEKY WRITE-IN 0 0 0 0.00%
JIBRIJ PEAVY WRITE-IN 0 0 0 0.00%
MICHAEL J DILGER WRITE-IN 0 0 0 0.00%
SEAN FORBES WRITE-IN 0 0 0 0.00%
DIRK LANGER WRITE-IN 0 0 0 0.00%
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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (Vote for l)
Precincts Reported: 938 of 938 (100.00%)
Vote By Mail
302,849
Election Day
24,850
Total
Times Cast 327,699/731,497 44.80%
Candidate Vote By Mail
72,247
55,047
41,841
33,137
14,048
14,260
13,449
10,764
9,162
4,551
4,245
3,245
2,173
1,429
Election Day
3,599
2,730
2,882
4,003
2,226
1,734
1,206
Total Party
75,846
57,777
44,723
37,140
16,274
15,994
14,655
11,686
10,494
5,398
4,762
3,604
2,500
FIONA MA DEM 24.97%
JOSH FRYDAY DEM 19.02%
MICHAEL TUBBS DEM 14.73%
GLORIA ROMERO REP 12.23%
DAVID COLLENBERG REP 5.36%
DAVID FENNELL REP 5.27%
OLIVER MA DEM 4.83%
JANELLE KELLMAN DEM 922 3.85%
SKIP SHELTON REP 1,332 3.46%
EBIE LYNCH REP 847 1.78%
TIM MYERS DEM 517 1.57%
ALICE STEK PFR 359 1.19%
ABDUR RAHMAN SIKDER DEM 327 0,82%
JEYSON LOPEZ DEM 222 1,651 0.54%
SEAN COLLINSON NPP 645 59 704 0.23%
RAKESH CHRISTIAN NPP 461 47 508 0.17%
Total Votes 280,704 23,012 303,716
Total Vote By Mail Election Day
MUSHTAQ MT TAHIRKHELI 0 0 0 0.00%
JAMES P. CAMERON

WRITE-IN
WRITE-IN 0 0 0 0,00%
SECRETARY OF STATE (Vote for i)
Precincts Reported: 938 of 938 (100.00%)
Total Vote By Mail Election Day
24,850 327,699/731,497 44.80% Times Cast 302,849
Total Vote By Mail Election Day
11,196
10,023
Candidate Party
197,056 66.30%
85,419
8,250
6,495
297,220
185,860
75,396
7,553
5,714
274,523
SHIRLEY N. WEBER DEM
DONALD P. (DON) WAGNER

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN
REP 28.74%
GRN 697 2.78%
GARY GRN 781 2.19% N. BLENNER
Total Votes 22,697
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CONTROLLER (Vote for i)
Precincts Reported: 938 of 938 (100.00%)
Total
327.699/731,497 44.80%
Vote By Mail
302,849
Election Day
Times Cast 24,850
Total Vote By Mail
182,045
77,571
12,267
271,883
Election Day
10,946
10,004
Candidate Party
192,991
87,575
13,597
294,163
MALIA M. COHEN DEM 65.61%
HERB W MORGAN REP 29.77%
MEGHANN ADAMS PFR 1,330 4.62%
Total Votes 22,280
TREASURER (Vote for l)
Precincts Reported: 938 of 938 (100.00%)
Vote By Mail
302,849
Election Day
24,850
Total
Times Cast 327,699/731,497 44.80%
Vote By Mail
140,045
44,430
41,263

31.940
14,809
5,870
278,357
Total
147,334
49,908
44,706
36,705
16,087
6,505
301,245
Candidate Party Election Day
7,289
5,478
3,443
4,765
ELENI KOUNALAKIS DEM 48.91%
JENNIFER HAWKS REP 16.57%
ANNA M. CABALLERO DEM 14.84%
DAVID SERPA REP 12.18%

TONY VAZQUEZ

GLENN TURNER
DEM 1,278 5.34%
GRN 635 2.16%
Total Votes 22,888
ATTORNEY GENERAL (Vote for i)
Precincts Reported: 938 of 938 (100.00%)
Vote By Mail
302,849
Election Day
24,850
Total
Times Cast 327,699/731,497 44.80%
Candidate Party Vote By Mail
185,459
81,192
14,647
281,298
Election Day
11,060
10,609
Total
196,519
91,801
16,123
304.443
ROB BONTA DEM 64.55%
MICHAEL E. GATES REP 30.15%
MARJORIE MIKELS GRN 1,476 5.30%
Total Votes 23,145
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INSURANCE COMMISSIONER CVote for i)
Precincts Reported: 938 of 938 (100.00%)
Vote By Mail Election Day
24,850
Total
Times Cast 302,849 327,699/731,497 44.80%
Vote By Mail Election Day
4,210
3,938
3,302
Candidate Total Party
80,998
76,586
31,030
22,313
21,783
17,784
17,384
11,486
6,855
4,338
3,434
293,991
76,788 27.55%
72,648
27,728
20,962

19.007
15,906
15,756
10,169
6,075

BEN ALLEN DEM
JANE KIM DEM 26,05%
STACY A. KORSGADEN REP 10.55%
PATRICK WOLFF DEM 1,351 7.59%
2,776
1,878
1,628
1,317
ROBERT P HOWELL REP 7.41%
MERRITT FARREN REP 6.05%
STEVEN CRAIG BRADFORD DEM 5,91%
SEAN LEE REP 3.91%
EDUARDO "LALO" VARGAS PFR 780 2.33%
697 1.48% ERIC THOR AARNIO REP 3,641
3,098 336 1.17%
271,778
KEITH W. DAVIS AlP
Total Votes 22,213
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, DISTRICT 2 (Vote for i)
Precincts Reported: 938 of 938 (100.00%)
Total
327.699/731.497 44.80%
Vote By Mail
302,849
Election Day
Times Cast 24,850
Total Vote By Mail
146,694
44,633
34,182
24,108
11,032
Election Day
8,206
3,703
4,230
3,236
Candidate Party
154,900 53.59%
48,336
38,412
27,344
12,755
7,306
289,053
SALLY J. LIEBER DEM
JOHN DEM 16.72% PIMENTEL
REP 13.29% BILL SHIREMAN
REP 9.46% J BRETT MARYMEE
REP 1,723 4.41% MARK MCCOMAS
935 2.53% JOHN W.ZARUKA REP 6,371
Total Votes 267,020 22,033
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 8 (Vote for i)
Precincts Reported: 165 of 165 (100.00%)
Total
66,376/153,354 43.28%
Election Day
5,092
Vote By Mail
Times Cast 61,284
Total Vote By Mail
36,102
8,930
7,444
4,223
56,699
Election Day
2,386
Candidate Party
38,488 62.78%
9,655
8,359
4,804
61,306

JOHN GARAMENDI DEM
DEM 725 15.75% NICOLAS CARJUZAA
REP 915 13.63% RUDY RECILE
DEM 581 7.84% AARON ROWDEN
Total Votes 4,607
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 9 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 121 of 121 (100.00%)
Total Vote By Mail Election Day
Times Cast 36,918 3,894 40,812/ 123,936 32.93%
Total Vote By Mail Election Day
1,924
Candidate Party
26,042
5,668
DEM 24,118 69.02%
4,854

JOSH HARDER
JOHN MCBRIDE REP 814 15.02%
MARTIN "VMANN"
VEPRAUSKAS REP 2,714 453 3,167 8.39%
KHALID JEFFREY JAFRI REP 1,748 324 2,072 5.49%
PARMINDER "HAPPY" SINGH REP 682 102 784 2.08%
Total Votes 34,116 3,617 37,733
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT lo (Vote for l)
Precincts Reported: 652 of 652 (100.00%)
Vote By Mail
204,647
Election Day
15,864
Total
Times Cast 220,511 /454,207 48.55%
Candidate Total Party Vote By Mail
116,680
23,234
21,282
11,901
6,713
5,904
3,246
188,960
Election Day
5,736
3,338
2,543
MARK DESAULNIER DEM 122,416
26,572
23,825
13,466
7,390
6,344
3,530
203,543

60.14%
JEFFFRESE REP 13.05%
KATHERINE PICCININl REP 11.71%
ANGELA GRIFFITHS REP 1,565 6.62%
JOSHUA HAMILTON DEM 677 3.63%
MITCHELL MAISLER DEM 440 3.12%
BOB ROWLAND DEM 284 1.73%
Total Votes 14,583
MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT ll (Vote for l)
Precincts Reported: 126 of 126 (100.00%)
Vote By Mail
15,490
Election Day
1,978
Total
Times Cast 17,468/44,358 39.38%
Candidate Party Vote By Mail
7,538
3,781
1,676
12,995
Election Day Total
LORI D WILSON DEM 567 8,105
4,392
2,038
14,535

55.76%
JENNY LEILANI CALLISON NPP 611 30.22%
ROCHELLE CONNOR NPP 362 14.02%
Total Votes 1,540
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MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 14 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 166 of 166 (100.00%)
Vote By Mail Election Day
5,037
Total
Times Cast 60,964 66,001 / 152,536 43.27%
Total Vote By Mail Election Day
3,232
Candidate Party
48,092
7,942
4,863
60,897
BUFFY WICKS DEM 44,860 78.97%
BORGAR SOLNORDAL REP 7,071 871 13.04%
GRN 4,422 441 7.99%
56,353!

MARK RENDON
Total Votes 4,544 J
MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 15 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 410 of 410 (100.00%)
Total
128,729/312,635 41.18%
Vote By Mail Election Day
Times Cast 117,815 10,914
Total Vote By Mail Election Day
4,974
4,441
9,415
Candidate Party
78,693 69,59%
34,390
73,719
29,949
103,668

ANAMARIE AVILA FARIAS DEM
ARTHUR WEBB NPP 30.41%
Total Votes 113,083
MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 16 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported; 236 of 236 (100.00%)
Total
115,501 /221,968
Vote By Mail Election Day
Times Cast 108,580 6,921 52.03%
Total Vote By Mail Election Day
3,044
3,003
Candidate Party
70,050 66.40%
31,564
3,877
105,491
67,006
28,561
3,597
99,164

REBECCA BAUER-KAHAN DEM
REP 29.92% JOSEPH A. RUBAY
CHIRAC KATHRANI NPP 280 3.68%
Total Votes 6,327
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 938 of 938 (100.00%)
Total
327,699/731,497
Vote By Mail Election Day
302,849 24,850 44.80% Times Cast
Total Vote By Mail Election Day
11,681

7.545
19,226
Candidate Party
189,979 71.96%
74,019
263,998
178,298
66,474
244,772
JESSE J.HSIEH

28.04% VALERY R. POLYAKOV
Total Votes
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STATE SUPERINTENDENT OE PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (Vote for l) Precincts Reported: 938 of 938 (100.00%)
Total Vote By Mail
301,637
Election Day
Times Cast 24,832 326.469/731,497 44.63%
Candidate Total Party Vote By Mail
68,913
38,619
24,555
22,709
22,257
21,651
15,706
14,571
12,925
5,639
247,545
Election Day
3,662
4,153
72,575
42,772
26,418
24,509
24,276
22,641
17,441
16,134
14,248
6,379
267,393
RICHARD BARRERA 27.14%
SONJA SHAW 16.00%
WENDY CASTANEDA LEAL 1,863 9.88%
NICHELLE M. HENDERSON 1,800 9.17%
ANTHONY RENDON 2,019 9.08%
AL MURATSUCHI 990 8.47%
AINYE LONG 1,735 6.52%
JOSH NEWMAN 1,563 6.03%
FRANK LARA 1,323 5.33%
GUS MAHAMMAL 740 2.39%
Total Votes 19,848
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS (Vote for i)
Precincts Reported: 938 of 938 (100.00%)
Vote By Mail Election Day
301,637
Total
Times Cast 24,832 326,469/731,497 44.63%
Candidate Vote By Mail Election Day
167,616
66,927
234.543
Total Party
DANA EATON 13,211
5,389
18,600
180,827
72,316
253,143

71.43%
JAG LATHAN 28.57%
Total Votes
ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, AREA 7 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 8 of 8 (100.00%)
Vote By Mail Election Day Total
Times Cast 111 4 115/ 192 59.90%
Candidate Party Vote By Mail Election Day Total
CHERYL COOK-KALLIO 51 4 55 69.62%
SANGEETHA SHANBHOGUE 24 0 24 30.38%
Total Votes 75 4 79
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ASSESSOR (Vote for i)
Precincts Reported: 938 of 938 (100.00%)
Vote By Mail
301,637
Election Day
24,832
Total
Times Cast 326,469/731,497 44.63%
Total
181,262
63,177
25,806
270,245
Vote By Mail
169,293
57,910
23,295
250,498
Election Day
11,969
5,267
Candidate Party
VINCE ROBB 67.07%
NICK SPINNER 23.38%
KISMAT KATHRANI 2,511 9.55%
Total Votes 19,747
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER (Vote for i)
Precincts Reported: 938 of 938 (100.00%)
Total
326,469/731,497
Vote By Mail
301,637
Election Day
Times Cast 24,832 44.63%
Total
195,333
54,040
249,373
Vote By Mail
182,054
49,069
231,123
Election Day
13,279
4,971
18,250
Candidate Party
PETER KARUMBI 78.33%
DEEPIKA NAHARAS 21.67%
Total Votes
CLERK-RECORDER (Vote for i)
Precincts Reported: 938 of 938 (100.00%)
Total
326,469/731,497
Vote By Mail
301,637
Election Day
Times Cast 24,832 44.63%
Total Election Day
15,002
4,271
19,273
Vote By Mail
214,289
31,012
245,301
Candidate Party
229,291 86.66%
35,283
264,574

KRISTIN BRAUN CONNELLY
PRATIMA SONAVNE 13.34%
Total Votes
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR (Vote for i)
Precincts Reported: 938 of 938 (100.00%)
Total
326,469/731,497 44.63%
Vote By Mail Election Day
Times Cast 301,637 24,832
Total Vote By Mail Election Day
16,380
16,380
Candidate Party
233,307 100.00%
233,307
216,927
216,927
DAN M. MIERZWA
Total Votes
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SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT i (Vote for i)
Precincts Reported: 148 of 148 (100.00%)
Total
56,316/ 129,051 43.64%
Vote By Mail
51,9691
Election Day
Times Cast 4,347
Election Day
3,135
3,135
Candidate Total Party Vote By Mail
39,281
39,281
42,416 100.00%
42,416
JOHN "JOYA" GIOIA
Total Votes
SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 4 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 158 of 158 (100.00%)
Vote By Mail
68,954
Election Day
5,741
Total
Times Cast 74,695/155,471 48,04%
Candidate Vote By Mail
48,439
48,439
Election Day
3,671
3,671
Total Party
KEN CARLSON 52,110
52,110
100.00%
Total Votes
CITY OF RICHMOND, MAYOR (Vote for i)
Precincts Reported: 69 of 69 (100.00%)
Vote By Mail
21,674
Election Day
2,089
Total
Times Cast 23,763/59,751 39.77%
Candidate

CLAUDIA JIMENEZ

AHMAD ANDERSON
Party Vote By Mail
7,941
5,780
3,975
Election Day Total
678 8,619
6,254
4,355
2,213

38.56%
474 27.98%
EDUARDO MARTINEZ 380 19.48%
DEMNLUS JOHNSON III 1,896 317 9.90%

MARK WASSBERG
Total Votes
804 106 910 4.07%
20,396 1,955 22,351
CITY OF RICHMOND, MEMBER, CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 2 (Vote for i) Precincts Reported: 15 of 15 (100.00%)
Vote By Mail
3,207
Election Day Total
Times Cast 326 3,533/9,018 39.18%
Candidate Vote By Mail
2,360
2,360
Party Election Day Total
CESAR ZEPEDA 223 2,583
2,583
100.00%
Total Votes 223
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CITY OF RICHMOND, MEMBER, CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 3 (Vote for 1) Precincts Reported: 6 of 6 (100.00%)
Vote By Mail
2,263
Election Day Total
Times Cast 377 2,640 / 8,574 30.79%
Total
1,629
Candidate Vote By Mail
1,425
Party Election Day
DORIA ROBINSON 204 68.94%
BRANDON EVANS 611 123 734 31.06%
Total Votes 2,036 327 2,363
CITY OF RICHMOND, MEMBER, CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 4 (Vote for 1) Precincts Reported: 23 of 23 (100.00%)
Total
5,705/ 12,715 44,87%
Vote By Mail
5,285
Election Day
Times Cast 420
Total Vote By Mail
3,203
1,097
Candidate Party Election Day
SOHEILA BANA 228 3,431 67.71%
JAMIN PURSELL 67 1,164 22.97%
KEYCHA GALLON 412 60 472 9.32%
Total Votes 4,712 355 5,067
MEASURE G - CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT - 55% (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 925 of 925 (100.00%)
Total Vote By Mail
301,081
Election Day
Times Cast 24,811 325,892 / 729,848 44.65%
Total Vote By Mail
138,912
136,470
275,382
Election Day
10,346
12,090
22,436
Candidate Party
149,258 50.12%
148,560
297,818

BONDS YES
BONDS NO 49.88%
Total Votes
MEASURE H - LAFAYETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT - 2/3 (Vote for 1) Precincts Reported: 23 of 23 (100.00%)
Total Vote By Mail Election Day
Times Cast 12,836 807 13,643/21,690 62.90%
Total Vote By Mail Election Day
9,283
2,995
12,278
Candidate Party
505 9,788 75.07%
3,250
13,038
YES
NO 255 24.93%
Total Votes 760
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MEASURE I - MORAGA SCHOOL DISTRICT - 2/3 (Vote for l)
Precincts Reported: 17 of 17 (100.00%)
Vote By Mail Election Day
6,911
Total
Times Cast 399 7,310/11,737 62,28%
Vote By Mail Election Day
4,673
1,952
6,625
Candidate Total Party
266 4,939 70.44%
2,073
7,012
YES
NO 121 29.56%
Total Votes 387
MEASURE J - OAKLEY UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT - 55% (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 56 of 56 (100.00%)
Vote By Mail
9,004
Election Day
1,103
Total
Times Cast 10,107/27,093 37.30%
Candidate Vote By Mail
4,707
3,712
8,419
Party Election Day Total
BONDS NO 617 5,324 56,44%
4,109
9,433
BONDS YES 397 43.56%
Total Votes 1,014
MEASURE K - OAKLEY UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT - 55% (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 56 of 56 (100,00%)
Vote By Mail
9,004
Election Day Total
Times Cast 1,103 10,107/27,093 37.30%
Candidate Party Vote By Mail
4,616
3,756
8,372
Election Day Total
BONDS NO 601 5.217 55.63%
BONDS YES 405 4,161 44.37%
Total Votes 1,006 9,378
MEASURE L - WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT- 2/3 (Vote for 1) Precincts Reported: 30 of 30 (100.00%)
Vote By Mail Election Day
1,111
Total
Times Cast 19,969 21,080/38,007 55.46%
Candidate Party Vote By Mail Election Day
11,961
6,359
18,320
Total
YES 553 12,514
6,821
19,335

64.72%
NO 462 35.28%
Total Votes 1,015
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MEASURE A - CONTRA COSTA COUNTY - MAJORITY (Vote for i) Precincts Reported: 938 of 938 (100.00%)
Vote By Mail Election Day
301,637
Total
Times Cast 24,832 326,469/731,497 44.63%
Vote By Mail Election Day
192,109
78,677
270,786
Candidate Total Party
13,422
8,524
21,946
205,531
87,201
292,732
YES 70.21%
NO 29.79%
Total Votes
MEASURE B - CONTRA COSTA COUNTY - MAJORITY (Vote for i) Precincts Reported: 938 of 938 (100.00%)
Total Vote By Mail Election Day
Times Cast 301,637 24,832 326,469/731,497 44.63%
Total Vote By Mail Election Day
156,840
120,759
277,599
Candidate Party
13,863 56.87%
8,690
22,553
170,703
129,449
300,152
NO
YES 43.13%
Total Votes
MEASURE C - CITY OF EL CERRITO - MAJORITY (Vote for i)
Precincts Reported: 11 of 11 (100.00%)
Total Vote By Mail Election Day
10,505 r
Times Cast 705 11,210/17,859 62.77% 1.

Total Vote By Mail Election Day
7,011
3,059
10,070
Candidate Party
7,475
3,264
10,739
NO 464 69.61%
YES 205 30.39%
Total Votes 669
MEASURE D - CITY OF PINOLE - MAJORITY (Vote for i)
Precincts Reported: 12 of 12 (100.00%)
Total
5,848/ 12,627 46.31%
Vote By Mail Election Day
Times Cast 5,484 364
Total Vote By Mail Election Day
3,328
Candidate Party
3,523
1,974
5,497
NO 195 64.09%
145 35.91% YES 1,829
Total Votes 5,157 340
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MEASURE E - CITY OF PINOLE - MAJORITY (Vote for i)
Precincts Reported: 12 of 12 (100.00%)
Total Vote By Mail Election Day
Times Cast 5,484 364 5,848/12,627 46.31%
Candidate Total Vote By Mail Election Day

2.623

2.260
4,883
Party
205 2,828 54.26%
2,384
5,212
YES
NO 124 45.74%
Total Votes 329
MEASURE F - CITY OF PINOLE - MAJORITY (Vote for l)
Precincts Reported: 12 of 12 (100.00%)
Total
5,848/12,627 46.31%
Vote By Mail Election Day
Times Cast 5,484 364
Candidate Total Party Vote By Mail Election Day
3,466
1,401
4,867
NO 239 3,705 71.20%
YES 98 1,499 28.80%
Total Votes 337 5,204
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 6.H.

Date: July 21, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Eric Saylors, Fire Chief; Joseph Torres, Battalion Chief; Anthony Dawson, Engineer, Fire Department
Subject: Execute an Agreement to Purchase One Replacement Command Vehicle in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute an Agreement for the Purchase of One Chevrolet Tahoe SSV Replacement Command Staff Vehicle in an amount not to exceed $100,000

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Fire Department’s staff vehicle fleet consists of nine vehicles that serve daily duty for the Fire Chief, Training Chief, three duty Battalion Chiefs, Fire Prevention Officer, two utility pickups, and a reserve vehicle. Of the current fleet vehicles in service, several have over 190,000 miles and vary from 18-20 years old. The vehicle currently being driven by one of the Battalion Chiefs has 195,000 miles. The replacement of outdated vehicles will provide staff with safer, more efficient, and more reliable means by which to serve the El Cerrito community. The cost of repairing the aging fleet will rise with continued use, and potential vehicle failure could put our employees and community members at risk.

The 2026 4-wheel drive Chevrolet Tahoe SSV represents the industry standard in emergency response staff vehicles with an emergency light package and reflective striping. The incident command module will be capable of dual 800 Mhz Motorola radio communications and wireless mobile data terminal VHF radios. Safety features include six airbags, forward collision alert, off-road safety features and StabiliTrak/ESC. The 2026 Tahoe SSV comes equipped with a host of public safety-specific features that make it the ideal platform for a command vehicle. The purchase will be executed through a cooperative purchase “tag on” from Alameda County Fire Department (the Third Amendment of this county purchase agreement is included as Attachment 2; the vendor is providing the quote to the City pursuant to this cooperative purchase structure).

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

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
As part of the vehicle evaluation and planning process, staff explored options for purchasing an all-electric or hybrid vehicle. The Fire Department supports the City’s broader environmental goals and will continue to evaluate alternative-fuel vehicles for future fleet purchases when those vehicles can safely meet emergency-service requirements. However, the command vehicle replacement involves a mission-critical emergency response unit. Staff identified several operational challenges and barriers that prevent the purchase of an all-electric or hybrid vehicle for this assignment at this time.

The replacement of the existing command vehicle will also remove an older, higherpolluting vehicle from service, improving emissions and reducing the environmental impact of the current Fire Department fleet. Staff will continue to seek electric, hybrid, and other alternative-fuel vehicles for future duty assignments when suitable vehicles and charging infrastructure are available.

Evaluation of All-Electric Vehicles
Staff evaluated all-electric vehicle options and determined that an all-electric command vehicle is not currently suitable for this purchase. The principal all-electric pickup platforms that could potentially approach the Fire Department’s size and equipment needs were the Ford F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado EV. However, Ford currently states that the F-150 Lightning is no longer available to order in its current form, which further limits electric pickup availability for this procurement.

The Chevrolet Silverado EV remains available and offers substantial electric range and standard four-wheel drive. Chevrolet states that the commercial Silverado EV has up to 493 miles of EPA-estimated range and can add an estimated 124 miles in 10 minutes with available 350 kW DC fast charging. Chevrolet also states that every Silverado EV model comes standard with four-wheel drive.

Despite those capabilities, the Silverado EV does not resolve the Fire Department’s operational barriers. The Department does not currently have the charging capacity to support an electric command vehicle, and the vehicle must be ready to respond 24/7 to structure fires, local emergencies, and out-of-county wildland fires. Chevrolet states that Level 2 charging provides approximately 24 to 41 miles of range per hour, depending on conditions and equipment, meaning charging time remains a significant readiness issue when the vehicle must be immediately available for emergency response.

For emergency operations, the issue is not simply whether an electric vehicle has an advertised range over 300 miles. The issue is whether the vehicle can provide a reliable 300-mile emergency operating range while carrying command equipment, powering radios and emergency lighting, operating in rough terrain, relocating during incidents, and remaining ready for immediate redeployment without guaranteed access to charging.

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Evaluation of Hybrid Vehicles
Staff also evaluated hybrid vehicles and determined that currently available hybrid options do not meet the full command vehicle requirements. Some hybrid SUVs are available for public-safety or law-enforcement use. For example, Ford identifies the Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid AWD as a pursuit-rated hybrid police utility vehicle.

However, that platform is an AWD hybrid utility vehicle, not a true high-clearance 4x4 command platform. Ford’s published specifications list the Police Interceptor Utility with standard AWD, minimum ground clearance of 7.5 inches excluding the underbody deflection plate, a 19-gallon hybrid fuel tank, and 750 pounds of cargo capacity.

Those specifications do not meet the Fire Department’s combined needs for wildland command response, ground clearance, four-wheel-drive capability, command-box configuration, equipment storage, and extended deployment. A hybrid SUV may be appropriate for administrative use, prevention activities, inspections, or paved-road response, but it is not appropriate as the Fire Department’s primary command vehicle for wildland fire response.

Hybrid pickup options were also considered. However, a pickup platform does not meet the department’s preferred rear command-box configuration unless it is significantly modified. The command vehicle must open from the rear and allow the incident commander to stand at the back of the vehicle and work directly from the command box unimpeded. The vehicle must also accommodate the command box, SCBA harness, radios, command equipment, PPE, and deployment supplies in a secure and accessible configuration.

Specific Operational Barriers to Electric or Hybrid Purchase Staff identified the following challenges and barriers that prevent an all-electric or hybrid vehicle from meeting the Fire Department’s command vehicle requirements at this time.

1. Radio and Communications Requirements: The command vehicle must accommodate at least four radios for in-county and out-of-county response.

These radios are necessary for local dispatch, command, tactical, mutual-aid, and out-of-county communications. The vehicle must have sufficient electrical capacity, mounting space, antenna capability, and interior organization to support emergency communications equipment without interfering with command operations or reducing vehicle functionality.

2. Command Box and SCBA Equipment: The vehicle must accommodate a command box, typically measuring approximately 44 inches by 22 inches by 28 inches, as well as a self-contained breathing apparatus harness and related equipment. This equipment must be secured, immediately accessible, and positioned so the incident commander can operate effectively from the rear of the vehicle.

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3. Rear Access for Incident Command: The vehicle must open from the back, allowing the incident commander to stand at the rear of the unit and access the command box without obstruction. This requirement favors a full-size SUV command platform with rear hatch access over many electric or hybrid pickup configurations. A pickup may require additional modifications, a shell, slide-out tray, or nonstandard storage system, which may reduce accessibility, increase cost, and compromise the command function.

4. 24/7 Emergency Readiness: The command vehicle must be ready to respond at all times. It must be available for immediate response to structure fires, local emergencies, and vegetation fires. An all-electric vehicle creates a readiness concern because charging time and charging availability may prevent the vehicle from being immediately redeployed after use. This is especially problematic for a command vehicle that may be used repeatedly during a single shift or sent directly from a local incident to an out-of-county assignment.

5. Out-of-County Wildland Fire Response: The vehicle must be capable of responding to out-of-county wildland fires and operating in remote areas where charging infrastructure may not be available. Wildland assignments may require long travel distances, remote staging, unimproved road access, and sudden relocation. Cal OES briefing guidance includes fuel readiness expectations, including advising when approaching quarter fuel and having at least half fuel at time of deployment. This type of operational fuel reserve is difficult to replicate with an all-electric vehicle when charging availability is uncertain.

6. Charging Infrastructure: The El Cerrito Fire Department does not currently have the capacity to charge an electric command vehicle. Without reliable local charging infrastructure, an all-electric command vehicle cannot be guaranteed to remain ready for 24/7 emergency response. Reliance on public charging is not appropriate for a primary command vehicle because charger availability, location, speed, compatibility, access, and reliability cannot be guaranteed during emergency operations.

7. Extended Deployment Capability: The command vehicle must support extended deployment. Cal OES guidance advises resources to be prepared to operate unsupported for 24 hours and includes response expectations for multiday assignments. The Cal OES strike team briefing checklist also asks personnel to advise if they cannot commit to an assignment for at least 96 hours. For Fire Department operations, the vehicle must be capable of carrying command equipment, radios, PPE, personal gear, maps, chargers, food, water, and other supplies needed for extended incidents. Staff has also evaluated the command vehicle based on the department’s need to support longer wildland deployments, including up to seven days of operational readiness.

8. Ground Clearance and Off-Road Capability: The command vehicle must be capable of traveling on unimproved roads, rutted dirt roads, steep driveways, gravel, mud, and remote access routes. The Fire Department’s requirement is not limited to a specific number of inches of ground clearance; the vehicle must have sufficient functional terrain capability, including approach angle, departure angle, breakover angle, underbody protection, and suspension capability.

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Cal OES guidance recognizes that terrain may require four-wheel drive and that high-road-clearance apparatus is generally better for certain wildland fire operations. A low-clearance hybrid SUV or electric vehicle that is primarily designed for paved-road travel does not meet this operational need.

Reason for Selecting the Chevrolet Tahoe
The Chevrolet Tahoe is recommended because it is a full-size 4WD SUV platform that can be configured for Fire Department command vehicle use. It provides the required combination of emergency-service upfitting capability, rear hatch access, command equipment storage, four-wheel-drive capability, fuel-based range, and extended deployment utility.

The Tahoe Special Service Vehicle includes public-safety features that directly support this assignment, including auxiliary battery capacity, high-output alternator, rear power supply, front skid plate, protected idle, steering wheel switches for emergency equipment, available recovery hooks, available LED liftgate warning lamps, and up to 125.9 cubic feet of cargo space.

The Tahoe better satisfies the Fire Department’s command vehicle requirements because it can:
• Carry the required radios and communications equipment; • Accommodate the command box and SCBA harness;
• Provide rear hatch access for incident-command operations; • Maintain 24/7 readiness without charging delay;
• Support a minimum 300-mile operating range;
• Operate with a fuel reserve during extended incidents; • Travel on unimproved and wildland access roads;
• Support out-of-county deployments; and
• Carry required command, PPE, and deployment equipment.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The cost of the purchase is in an amount not to exceed $100,000. This cost includes the purchase price for one command vehicle of $63,262.57 (Attachment 3) and $35,000 to outfit the vehicle for emergency response and incident command capabilities (Attachment 4) for a total cost of $98,262.57. Funding is included in the adopted FY 2026-27 budget for the Fire Department (101-25-10).

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the terms of the purchase.

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Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. ALCO GM Dublin Contract extension

3. Dublin Automotive Group Quote

4. Lehr Vehicle Outfitting Quote
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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION 2026-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO AUTHORIZING THE

CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE

PURCHASE OF ONE REPLACEMENT COMMAND STAFF VEHICLE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000
WHEREAS, the Fire Department requires staff vehicles for daily operations and to respond to emergencies; and
WHEREAS, Fire Department staff fleet vehicles must be maintained in an always ready state; and
WHEREAS, five of the Fire Department’s nine staff vehicles are beyond their life expectancy and require replacement to avoid catastrophic mechanical failure; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department has obtained a competitive quote through a competitive purchase process conducted by Alameda County Fire Department for one replacement Command Staff vehicles. This is a qualifying exception to the City’s competitive purchase policy; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of the one replacement command vehicle in an amount to not exceed $100,000.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement for the purchase of one replacement command staff vehicle in an amount not to exceed $100,000, consistent with this resolution and the staff report related to this action, including all attachments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

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

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on July 21, 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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Item No. Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price
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2026 Tahoe BC Vehicle
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Front End Equipment
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I2D Whelen DUO Linear ION - Red/White - Black Housing 4 121.95 487.80 Grille Lights
IONBKT10 Whelen, 2025 Chevy Tahoe PPV/SSV, Optional Grille Mount Bracket Kit, Req. Four ION Series Lightheads
1 26.00 26.00
SA315P Whelen Siren Speaker 100W 1 199.99 199.99
SAK70 Whelen, Speaker Bracket, Fits Tahoe, Silverado 1 34.45 34.45 TA0021 Patrol Power Harness Under Hood Mount Fits 21+ Tahoe 1 806.25 806.25 I Installation Charges 9 140.00 1,260.00
Labor to install front end equipment.
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Side Equipment
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TSS0D Whelen, Surface Mount, Clear Lens, DUO Color, Red/White 4 129.35 517.40 Fender Mounted Lights
TIONWEDG Whelen Mounting Wedges ION T-Series 4 15.60 62.40 MBCT21 Whelen Ion Mirror Beam Housing-Pair 2021+ Tahoe 1 321.75 321.75 MBI2D Whelen Mirror-Beam ION Duo - Red/White 2 20.80 41.60 ARGES2 Whelen, Arges Remote Spotlight 1 592.80 592.80
ARGCH1 Whelen, Arges Bail Mount Control Head 1 228.80 228.80 ARG54D Whelen, Driver Side Fender Mount 2021 Tahoe 1 75.40 75.40 I Installation Charges 11.5 140.00 1,610.00
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60003
Kim Buckmann
12320
Phone: (510)215-4450
EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2387
10900 SAN PABLO AVE
Anthony Dawson
El Cerrito Fire Department
Installation at Lehr
Phone: (510)215-4450
EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2387
10900 SAN PABLO AVE
Anthony Dawson
El Cerrito Fire Department
Phone: 925-370-2144 Fax: 925-370-2087
701 WILLOW PASS RD STE 8 PITTSBURG, CA 94565-1803
5/22/2026
1 Tax Ident. Type Legal Entity
Vehicle Information:

Terms: Net 30
Payment Method:

PRICES ARE VALID FOR 30 DAYS FROM DATE OF QUOTE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED Agenda Item No. 6.H.

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Item No. Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price
Labor to install side equipment.
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Roof Equipment
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BJ2DDDD-81838-795H Whelen, 54"Liberty II WCX Series, Duo w/ Emitter 1 3,750.00 3,750.00 STPKT101 Whelen, Strap Kit, Fits Silverado 1500 2019-2020, Tahoe 1 PWAT-181-TW-GPS-B85 -LEHRPIT#6 Panorama Antenna for Motorola APX8500 Multi-band/WiFi/GPS, 3-QMA 2 358.86 717.73 PTA7AS4L2WG15B Parsec 7 In 1, 5G Antenna, Australian Shepherd Series 1 464.12 464.12 FINB-5F Panorama Sharkee Low Profile Fin, Panel Mount- 5m FME 1 71.72 71.72 CA-NP-FP Panorama, N(M)-Fme(M) Adapter 1 16.48 16.48
AFBQ-H5 Panorama, 149-159Mhz Vhf Whip 1 31.25 31.25
I Installation Charges 6.5 140.00 910.00
Labor to install roof equipment.
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Drivers Compartment Equipment
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CC-WBOS-25 Troy, Universal SUV/Truck 25" Wide Body Open Storage Console 1 667.50 667.50 FM-21TH Troy Prod, 2021+ Tahoe Floor Plate 1
AC-INBHG Troy Products Internal Dual Beverage Holder 4" 1 51.00 51.00 AC-SIDEARM-6 Troy Products 6" Side Mount Arm Rest 1 92.25 92.25 FP-WCENCOM-JD Troy Products 4" Face Plate, Fits Whelen Control/Cencom (Sapphire, Carbide) 1 FP-MXTL2500 Troy Products 3" Face Plate, Fits Motorola XTL2500/5000/APX6500 remote 05/07 4 FP-BKM150-R Troy, 3" Face Plate, Fits Bendix King KNG-M150-R digital remote radio 2 FP-BLNK2 Troy Products 2" Blank Filler Plate 2
FP-BLNK1 Troy, 1" Blank Filler Plate 2
FP-AP12-3 Troy Products 2" Face Plate w/3 DC Outlet Cutouts 1 Page:

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60003
Kim Buckmann
12320
Phone: (510)215-4450
EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2387
10900 SAN PABLO AVE
Anthony Dawson
El Cerrito Fire Department
Installation at Lehr
Phone: (510)215-4450
EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2387
10900 SAN PABLO AVE
Anthony Dawson
El Cerrito Fire Department
Phone: 925-370-2144 Fax: 925-370-2087
701 WILLOW PASS RD STE 8 PITTSBURG, CA 94565-1803
5/22/2026
2 Tax Ident. Type Legal Entity
Vehicle Information:

Terms: Net 30
Payment Method:

PRICES ARE VALID FOR 30 DAYS FROM DATE OF QUOTE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED Agenda Packet Page 158 of 218
Item No. Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price
L3-AP1SET Troy Products 12v DC Power Outlet w/Cap 2 12.00 24.00 1016B-BSS Blue Sea System 10/24V Dual USB 2.1A Charger 1 24.39 24.39 AC-MCM Troy Products Mic Bracket Only 2 9.80 19.60
DS-138 Gamber-Johnson, Universal Vertical Base 1 78.40 78.40 7160-0177 Gamber-Johnson, 5" Center-Mounted Complete Upper Pole 1 93.80 93.80 7170-0156 Gamber-Johnson, Max 3 Knuckle 1 107.10 107.10 60CREGCS Whelen, 12 Diode Interior Light, 6" Round Surface Mount Split Red/White 2 167.70 335.40 (1-Over Rear Seat Area)
MMSU-1 Mag Mic Magnetic Mic Kit 4 39.95 159.80
DC-568P-25BLMB 25' CAT6 Snagless Cable-Blue 1 17.95 17.95 Customer Supplied:
(2)Dual Head Remote Mount Motorola Radios
(1)Dual Head Remote Mount Bendix King Radio
(1)I-Pad Dock/Cradle
I Installation Charges 25 140.00 3,500.00
Labor to install drivers compartment equipment.
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Back End Equipment
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57-23-1102 Kussmaul (091-20/20-S-Kit) Auto Charge Kit 20/20, w/ Super 20Amp Auto Eject, w/ Black Cover
1 1,392.13 1,392.13
BS548-82037 Whelen, Inner Edge RST WCX 8-Lt Tahoe 21-22 1 999.00 999.00 C399 Whelen Cencom Core WCX Remote Siren & Control Center 1 1,109.00 1,109.00 CCTL7 Whelen Core WCX 21 Push-Buttons & 4-Position Slide Control Head 1 C399SP Whelen, SCANport Kit For C399 1
CEM16 Whelen Core WCX 16 Output Expansion Module 1 189.80 189.80 Page:

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To:

Ship
SalesPerson
Ship Via Customer ID
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Sell
60003
Kim Buckmann
12320
Phone: (510)215-4450
EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2387
10900 SAN PABLO AVE
Anthony Dawson
El Cerrito Fire Department
Installation at Lehr
Phone: (510)215-4450
EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2387
10900 SAN PABLO AVE
Anthony Dawson
El Cerrito Fire Department
Phone: 925-370-2144 Fax: 925-370-2087
701 WILLOW PASS RD STE 8 PITTSBURG, CA 94565-1803
5/22/2026
3 Tax Ident. Type Legal Entity
Vehicle Information:

Terms: Net 30
Payment Method:

PRICES ARE VALID FOR 30 DAYS FROM DATE OF QUOTE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED Agenda Packet Page 159 of 218
Item No. Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price
TSS0K Whelen, Surface Mount, Clear Lens, DUO Color, Red/Amber 2 129.35 258.70 Rear Hatch Lights
TIONWEDG Whelen Mounting Wedges ION T-Series 2 15.60 31.20 60CREGCS Whelen, 12 Diode Interior Light, 6" Round Surface Mount Split Red/White 2 167.70 335.40 Rear Hatch
F-CHTAHN2-21NC2TRER8 Truckvault, Tahoe Emergency Response 8 Truckvault 1 3,600.00 3,600.00 LEHR-CIRCUIT-BRK-BKT Circuit Breaker Mounting Bracket 1 24.95 24.95 090-0100-0 Kussmaul, Waterproof, High Amperage Surface Mount Circuit Breakers, 100A 1 51.40 51.40 MMSU-1 Mag Mic Magnetic Mic Kit 1 39.95 39.95
Customer Supplied:
(1) Cradlepoint w/Antenna
(1)Flashlight Charger
INSTALL Install Materials 1 250.00 250.00
I Installation Charges 32.5 140.00 4,550.00
Labor to install back end equipment.

F Shipping Charges 1 500.00 500.00
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33,827.18
3098.52
30,728.66
Total:

Total Tax
Sub-Total
500.00
30228.66
Amount Exempt from Sales Tax
Amount Subject to Sales Tax
Name: __________________________________________________ Auth. Signature: ________________________________________ Agency Approval
PLEASE READ: No returns without approval and an RMA# will be accepted. All shortages, damage, or return claims must be made within 10 days of invoice date. NO EXCEPTIONS. A copy of the invoice and RMA paperwork must be shipped with returns. All return orders or cancellations are subject to a 25% restocking fee plus freight. Any change orders made 60 days prior to the installation date may be subject to a production delay and pricing changes. PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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Document Date:

Quote Number:

Sales Quote
To:

Ship
SalesPerson
Ship Via Customer ID
To:

Sell
60003
Kim Buckmann
12320
Phone: (510)215-4450
EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2387
10900 SAN PABLO AVE
Anthony Dawson
El Cerrito Fire Department
Installation at Lehr
Phone: (510)215-4450
EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2387
10900 SAN PABLO AVE
Anthony Dawson
El Cerrito Fire Department
Phone: 925-370-2144 Fax: 925-370-2087
701 WILLOW PASS RD STE 8 PITTSBURG, CA 94565-1803
5/22/2026
4 Tax Ident. Type Legal Entity
Vehicle Information:

Terms: Net 30
Payment Method:

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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 6.I.

Date: July 21, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Eric Ng, Information Technology Manager, City Management Subject: Purchasing Authority for Microsoft M365 Government G3 and Microsoft M365 Business Premium licenses

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Ally Technologies for Microsoft M365 Government G3 and Microsoft M365 Business Premium licenses for an amount not-to-exceed $208,650.00 over a three-year period.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The City is currently subscribed to Microsoft Office Business Standard and Microsoft Office Business Basic licenses for all City staff. These licenses are procured through Ally Technologies at a significant discount and maintained in a secured complex tenant architecture. These licenses provide City staff with the latest Microsoft Office applications, secure cloud-based collaboration tools, and the ability to securely access City data from authorized City issued devices while working onsite or remotely.

As part of a recent internal assessment of the City’s Information Technology environment, staff identified several opportunities to further strengthen the City’s cybersecurity posture. Upgrading to Microsoft 365 Government and Microsoft 365 Business Premium will provide enhanced security features, including advanced endpoint protection and data protection, improved email protection against phishing and malware threats, and more granular identity and access management control. These additional safeguards will better protect the City’s information assets in the Microsoft cloud while supporting compliance with evolving cybersecurity best practices.

Under the City’s Administrative Policy III.1, the procurement process would normally include an RFP and selection based upon demonstrated qualifications. However, under Section D.4 of Administrative Policy III.1 the City may dispense with the formal procurement process in several circumstances, including when “necessary to serve the best interests of the City.” Based on its research, staff believe that the offer from Ally Technologies, who designed, migrated, and currently manages our complex tenant architecture, will best serve the City’s quest to have even stronger security protection at competitive prices.

Transitioning to a new reseller would require a tenant-to-tenant migration and transfer of administrative controls that introduces unacceptable cybersecurity risks, potential data loss, and administrative disruptions to City operations. Staff recommend that the City Council dispense with a formal procurement process to ensure that the additional cybersecurity features are implemented with minimum risk and without delay.

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Agenda Item No. 6.I.

Through discounts available as part of a multi-year agreement, the City was able to negotiate a price lower than would otherwise be available for these forty-seven (47) quantities of M365 Government (G3) licenses and one hundred seventy-three (173) quantities of M365 Business Premium licenses at a multi-year discounted price of $65,000.00 per year over the next three years.

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

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

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
There is currently sufficient budget for this item in the current FY 2026-27 budget within the approved Information Technology budget. The term of this agreement is from July 30, 2026 to July 30, 2029. The total cost including support fee and sales tax for the three-year term is the not-to-exceed amount of $208,650.00.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The item has been reviewed and approved by legal counsel.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Price Quote
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RESOLUTION 2026-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO AUTHORIZING

THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ALLY TECHNOLOGIES FOR MICROSOFT M365 GOVERNMENT (G3) LICENSES AND MICROSOFT M365 BUSINESS PREMIUM LICENSES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $208,650.00

OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD
WHEREAS, the existing Microsoft Office 365 Business license versions used by City staffs offer standard security protection; and
WHEREAS, the Information Technology Manager has identified additional Microsoft security protection as aligning with City’s strategic goals, including transitioning to Microsoft M365 Government (G3) and Microsoft M365 Business Premium; and WHEREAS, these license upgrades will provide advanced device and data security, improved email protection, and more granular identity and access management control; and
WHEREAS, greater savings are available by entering into a multi-year agreement; and
WHEREAS, transitioning to a new reseller would require a tenant-to-tenant migration and transfer of administrative controls that introduces unacceptable cybersecurity risks, potential data loss, and administrative disruptions to City operations; and
WHEREAS, Administrative Policy Section D.4 allows the City to dispense with a formal procurement process when “necessary to serve the best interests of the City,” which City staff considers is appropriate in this case. Based on its research, staff believes upgrading our Microsoft Office 365 Business to Microsoft M365 Government (G3) and Microsoft M365 Business Premium with Ally Technologies will best serve the City’s immediate and next three year’s needs at competitive pricing and minimum risks to ensure that City’s data in the Microsoft cloud are further protected against malicious actors.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that it hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Ally Technology for forty-seven Microsoft Office 365 Government (G3) licenses and one hundred seventhree Microsoft Office 365 Business Premium licenses in an amount not-to-exceed $208,650.00 for a term of three years.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Manager or designee is authorized to enter into agreements with the individuals or entities listed above based on City standard forms or agreements with commercially reasonable terms, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

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

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on July 21, 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:

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:
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Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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Date: 06/24/2026
Valid Until: 7/24/2026
Quote Number: CoEC-M03
Customer Information
Subscription Summary
Product Description Subscription Schedule Total Price
Microsoft M365 G3 & M365 Business Premium (07/30/2026 – 07/30/2029) $63,520.00 Arrow Microsoft Premium Support 24/7 (07/30/2026 – 07/30/2029) $1,480.00 Acceptance of this Quote is binding, and the above item(s) will be purchased in reliance thereon. All sales are final. After orders are placed, a final invoice will be provided that shall include all applicable taxes, shipping charges, and payment terms not included herein. Any invoice amounts not timely paid will be subject to a daily interest charge, at the prorated amount of 1.5% per month. By signing below, the above-named Company, hereby agrees that this quote constitutes a binding agreement with Ally Technologies LLC.

Company Name: City of El Cerrito
Contact Name: Eric Ng
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: +1 650 438 4669
Address: 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Product Term List Price Qty. Total
Ally Technologies
Partner Price
Per User Total
M365 Government
(G3) 1 - Year $43 47 $24,242.00 $39 $22,000.00
M365
(Business Premium) 1 - Year $23 173 $47,748.00 $20 $41,520.00 Payment Summary
Payment #1- Date: 7/31/2026 $65,000.00
Payment #2- Date: 07/12/2027 $71,825.00
Payment #3- Date: 8/12/2028 $71,825.00
Total Contract Value Over 3 Years $208,650.00
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Feature Office 365 G3 Microsoft 365 G3
Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Desktop)
Exchange Online (100 GB mailbox)
Teams
SharePoint Online
OneDrive
Office Apps (Desktop, Web, Mobile)
Windows Enterprise License
Microsoft Intune (Device Management)
Microsoft Entra ID P1 (Azure AD Premium P1)
BitLocker Management
Windows Autopilot
Conditional Access
Mobile Device/Application Management
Enterprise Security Baselines
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 7.A.

Date: July 21, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Thomas Wade, Fire Prevention Officer; Chase Beckman, Fire Marshal, Fire Department
Subject: Fire Hazard Abatement Hearing and Declaration

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution declaring weeds, rubbish, litter, or other flammable material on certain real property identified in the resolution constitutes a public nuisance; conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a resolution overriding objections by property owners and ordering the City Manager or their designee to abate certain public nuisances pursuant to El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 16.26.

BACKGROUND
El Cerrito's comprehensive fire hazard reduction program focused upon reducing fire hazards in four areas: (1) on City property, (2) on property owned by other agencies, (3) large landowners and (4) on residential property. The City began a comprehensive planning process to reduce fire hazards on City property, other agencies’ properties and large landholders. These property owners were approached about reducing fire hazards on their properties. Prior efforts at fire hazard reduction on private residential property relied on voluntary compliance by the owners. The City Council concluded that stronger measures were necessary to enforce the laws regarding abatement of fire hazards on residential private property.

The Fire Hazard Abatement Program is designed to reduce fire hazards on a large number of private properties during the spring and early summer months. A process of advance notice and hearings for property owners is coupled with a public education program involving the promulgation of standards for vegetation management in residents’ yards and vacant lots.

This program seeks to remove weeds, rubbish, litter or other flammable material from private properties where such flammable material endangers public safety by creating a public nuisance and a fire hazard.

Most property owners voluntarily abate these hazards without Fire Department involvement. However, we anticipate that a small number of owners are content to have the City do the work and place the costs on their tax bill. For 30 years, the City’s annual Fire Hazard Abatement Program has been very successful in reducing fire hazards throughout the hill neighborhoods of El Cerrito. Indeed, this program has become a model program which other fire jurisdictions have borrowed from.

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Agenda Item No. 7.A.

The El Cerrito Fire Department has implemented the Fireaside platform, a new digital system to improve the City’s Defensible Space Inspection Program. This software modernizes the inspection process, improves communication with residents, and streamlines wildfire risk reduction efforts. The Fireaside platform reflects the El Cerrito Fire Department’s commitment to modernizing services while helping residents maintain safe, fire-resilient properties.

Process: The Fire Department personnel conduct defensible space inspections to identify vegetation and property maintenance issues that may increase wildfire risk. If corrective action is required, property owners will receive a mailed notice that includes the login information for the Fireaside resident portal. By using the Fireaside Portal, residents can view inspection results, review required corrections, upload photos of corrected work, track case status, and submit any updates.

ANALYSIS
Beginning in April of this year, the Fire Department conducted fire hazard inspections with a focus on the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (as last adopted). The inspections began on April 15, 2026, and have continued due to regrowth and citizen complaints. As a result of the ongoing inspections, a list of properties containing public nuisances was generated, which continues to be amended as additional properties are identified. Between May 5 and May 10, the identified properties determined to be in violation of El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 16.26 were notified by mailer from Fireaside of the hazards on their property and to abate those hazardous conditions.

These property owners were informed by mail with a letter from the Fire Marshal/Fireaside of the time, date, and location of the upcoming City Council meeting where their properties would be declared a public nuisance based on the violations found from the inspection that was completed and abatement would be ordered (Attachment 5). Property owners were directed to complete the necessary measures to bring their property into compliance prior to the second round of the re-inspection process which began on June 8 and continued through the date of June 15, 2026. Only those properties that were not voluntarily abated with the first notice are contained within the Master Abatement List, Exhibit A to the proposed Resolution (List of Properties.)
This public hearing is the next step in the process to eliminate hazards on private properties that were identified as a public nuisance and have not voluntarily abated said violations. In order to achieve full compliance, the City Council is asked to declare the properties to be a public nuisance and direct the City Manager or their designee to abate such public nuisance conditions. Actual City-ordered abatement of fire hazards occurs only after all efforts at providing notice, information, and a public hearing have failed to induce voluntary compliance by the property owner.

The Fire Hazard Abatement process, under the direction of the Fire Department, should proceed according to El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 16.26, which specifies the following:

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Agenda Item No. 7.A.

1. The Fire Department determines that hazards must be abated. Pursuant to these code sections, "hazards" are defined as weeds, rubbish, litter, or other flammable materials which create a fire hazard or are otherwise noxious or dangerous and which exist on specific parcels of property within the City.

2. The Fire Department shall post notice on each property or send notice by mail that the El Cerrito Fire Department has determined the existence of a public nuisance which must be abated and that a hearing will be held to consider any objections prior to the City Council declaring the properties to be a public nuisance and ordering the City Manager or their designee to perform abatement.

3. At the July 21, 2026 City Council meeting, the City Council shall first adopt a resolution Declaring that Weeds, Rubbish, Litter, or Other Flammable Material on Certain Real Property Constitutes a Public Nuisance (Exhibit A).

4. At the same meeting, but after adoption of the first resolution, the City Council shall conduct a public hearing to hear and consider all objections to declaration of public nuisances or the procedures proposed for abatement of the same. After the hearing, the Council shall adopt a resolution Overriding Objections by Property Owners and Ordering the City Manager or their Designee to Abate Certain Public Nuisances Pursuant to Chapter 16.26 (Attachment 3).

5. At the conclusion of the July 21, 2026 hearing, a second and final notice shall be sent to each property owner prior to abatement (Attachment 6). This notice will order the immediate abatement of nuisance conditions. This notice will clearly state that if nuisance conditions are ignored, the City shall cause abatement and costs for removal will be assessed against the property as a lien and special assessment. It will also indicate that if the conditions are voluntarily abated, the property shall be removed from the process.

6. If the nuisance is not abated between August 15, 2026, prior to the arrival of the hazard abatement crew, the City of El Cerrito shall cause the weeds, rubbish, refuse, and other flammable material to be removed and shall keep an account of the cost of abatement for each parcel of land where such work is performed according to the City Council adopted Fire Department Master Fee Schedule.

7. At the July 21, 2026 City Council meeting, the City Manager or their designee shall submit to the City Council for confirmation an itemized written report showing the cost of abatement work performed. A copy of this report shall be posted for at least ten (10) days prior to its submission to the City Council. Each property owner upon whose property abatement work was performed shall be sent written notice by mail of a hearing by the City Council to consider the cost of abatement work performed on their property.

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Agenda Item No. 7.A.

8. At the City Council Meeting on July 21, 2026 the City Council shall receive and consider the written staff report on abatement actions taken by the City and shall hear any objections from the property owners liable to be assessed for the abatement. The City Council may modify the cost report if deemed appropriate and then confirm the report by motion or resolution.

9. After City Council confirmation of the report, a certified copy of the report shall be filed with the Contra Costa County Auditor-Tax Collector, who shall add the amount of the assessment to the next regular tax bill levied against the parcel.

Community Safety Committee Recommendation
On February 17, 2026 the Community Safety Committee submitted a recommendation to the City Council regarding extending the period of time provided to correct violation(s) from 30 to 45 days. As shown in the extensive process outlined above, extending the notice period to 45 days would significantly delay enforcement further into fire season and could increase risk to the community. Because of the inspection, notice, City Council nuisance process, and forced mitigation each add time, a 15-day extension can result in nearly a month-long delay in achieving compliance. For example, a property inspected on July 1 could be force-mitigated by September 1 under the current process, but not until September 29 under the proposed timeline. That delay leaves hazardous vegetation in place longer, benefits delinquent property owners more than those making a good-faith effort to comply, and may place added strain on inspection, abatement, and legal resources.

While the concern that 30 days may not be enough time for some property owners is understandable, staff recommends keeping the current 30-day compliance period. In practice, property owners often already receive more than 30 days due to mailing and processing time, and extensions are routinely granted when owners contact the Fire Department and show they are making a good-faith effort to complete the work. This case-by-case approach provides flexibility for residents who face scheduling issues, such as difficulty securing a contractor or being away from home, without creating a blanket delay for all violations. For these reasons, staff recommends maintaining the 30- day timeframe while continuing to grant reasonable extensions when requested.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
The Fire Hazard Abatement Program is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15304 and 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines. Therefore, no further CEQA review is required.

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Agenda Item No. 7.A.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The abatement program will be administered by Fire Department staff with minimum costs expended for printing and mailing. Abatement work will be completed by City maintenance staff or private contract labor as appropriate. Program costs will be recovered through the special assessment and lien process.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the process.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution (Declaring Public Nuisance)

2. Exhibit A to Resolution (List of Properties)

3. Resolution (Overriding Objections)

4. Notice of Defensible Space Report Example

5. First Letter from Fire Marshal

6. Second Letter from Fire Marshal
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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO DECLARING THAT

WEEDS, RUBBISH, LITTER OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC NUISANCE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 16.26 OF THE

EL CERRITO MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 16.26 provides a method by which a local legislative body may abate on private property public nuisance conditions relating to weeds, rubbish, litter or other flammable material that creates a fire hazard, a menace to the public health or which is otherwise noxious or dangerous; and
WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito Fire Marshal has identified certain real property, by street name, lot and block number, on which the presence of weeds, rubbish, litter or other flammable material creates a fire hazard, a menace to the public health or which is otherwise noxious or dangerous as defined in Chapter 16.26 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code and therefore constitutes a public nuisance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to El Cerrito Municipal Code Section 16.26.160 and Government Code Section 39560-39588, the City Council shall adopt this resolution declaring that certain real property within the City constitutes a public nuisance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that the properties identified on Exhibit A, attached hereto, are declared to be public nuisances pursuant to El Cerrito Municipal Code Section 16.26.160.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on this same date of July 21, 2026 at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be considered, in the City of El Cerrito, the City Council shall hold a hearing at which owners of the real property identified in Exhibit A hereto may object to the designation of their properties as public nuisances and object to the abatement actions proposed by the City.

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

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on July 21, 2026, the El Cerrito City Council passed this resolution by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: 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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EXHIBIT A (as amended) Agenda Item No. 7.B.

Attachment 2
As of 07/14/2026
City of El Cerrito Fire Department
List of Real Property Constituting Public Nuisance
Parcel (APN) ID Property Address
503-311-034-6 818 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3002
505-352-005-1 8523 BETTY LN, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2519
505-390-009-7 1435 VISTA RD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2508
573-132-003-1 8436 WILDCAT DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2576 573-132-025-4 8415 WILDCAT DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2560 505-382-014-7 1410 BREWSTER DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2528 505-130-013-4 1570 REGENCY CT, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2586 505-173-006-6 1437 ARLINGTON BLVD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2001 501-330-025-5 2109 HARPER ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1724 505-332-005-6 1004 VILLA NUEVA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2738 503-311-036-1 832 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3002
505-351-014-4 8548 BETTY LN, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2520
505-351-012-8 8532 BETTY LN, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2520
503-302-011-5 906 GALVIN DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3029
505-103-004-6 1165 SHEVLIN DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2569 503-291-008-4 905 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3026
501-380-009-8 2041 TAPSCOTT AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1757 505-390-010-5 1452 CLUB VIEW CT, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2582 505-371-012-4 SUMMIT PARK LN, EL CERRITO, CA 94530
505-390-003-0 1465 VISTA RD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2508
505-361-062-1 8652 THORS BAY RD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2570 573-132-024-7 8411 WILDCAT DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2560 505-390-008-9 1434 CLUB VIEW CT, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2582 505-351-018-5 1101 ARLINGTON BLVD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2513 505-332-015-5 8649 DON CAROL DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2752 505-371-014-0 SUMMIT PARK CT, EL CERRITO, CA 94530
505-130-015-9 1550 REGENCY CT, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2586 501-140-008-1 7035 CUTTING BLVD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1821 505-162-001-0 1707 ARLINGTON BLVD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2005 500-080-013-5 2604 TULARE AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1437 505-351-020-1 1113 ARLINGTON BLVD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2513 501-030-009-2 2307 CEDAR ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1610
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Agenda Item No. 7.A.

Attachment 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO OVERRIDING

OBJECTIONS BY PROPERTY OWNERS AND ORDERING THE CITY MANAGER OR

DESIGNEE TO ABATE CERTAIN PUBLIC NUISANCES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER

16.26 OF THE EL CERRITO MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 16.26 provides a method by which a local legislative body may abate on private property public nuisance conditions relating to weeds, rubbish, litter or other flammable material that creates a fire hazard, a menace to the public health or which is otherwise noxious or dangerous; and WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito Fire Marshal has identified certain real property, by street name, lot and block number, on which the presence of weeds, rubbish, litter or other flammable material creates a fire hazard, a menace to the public health or which is otherwise noxious or dangerous as defined in Chapter 16.26 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code and therefore constitutes a public nuisance; and WHEREAS, on July 21, 2026, pursuant to El Cerrito Municipal Code Section

16.26.160 and Government Code Sections 39560-39588, the City Council adopted Resolution 2026-XX declaring that certain real property within the City constitutes a public nuisance; and
WHEREAS, El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 16.26 provides that notice shall be sent to owners of the real property declared a nuisance pursuant to Resolution 2026- XX providing those owners with the following: description of the nuisance; explanation of how the nuisance must be abated; explanation that if the nuisance is not abated; the City shall abate the public nuisance and the cost of abatement shall be assessed against the property as a special assessment; and informing the owners that the City Council shall hold a hearing at a certain date, time, and place at which the owners may present objections to the designation of their properties as public nuisances or to the proposed abatement of the nuisance; and
WHEREAS, between May 5 and May 10, 2026, the City’s Fire Department sent written notice to those property owners describing the weeds, rubbish, refuse, or other flammable material that presented a fire hazard and public nuisance; explaining that the Fire Department had determined a public nuisance that must be removed; informing the owners that if they did not abate by July 12, 2026, dependent upon the date of the notice, the City Council would hold a hearing on July 21, 2026 at which the owners could present objections to the declaration of the nuisance or the proposed abatement measures and further explained the City could abate the nuisance and collect the costs as an assessment on the property; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution 2026-XX confirming the nuisance declarations of the City Fire Department and declaring a public nuisance on certain real property pursuant to Chapter 16.26; and Agenda Packet Page 174 of 218
WHEREAS, El Cerrito Municipal Code Section 16.26.160 and Government Code Sections 39560-39588 provide that after adoption of a resolution declaring a public nuisance and notice to affected property owners of the Council's hearing of objections, the Council may overrule any objections and order the City Manager or their designee to abate the public nuisances.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that it overrides any objections by owners of that certain real property on which public nuisances were declared in Resolution 2026-XX, including Exhibit A attached thereto (adopted on the same date herewith).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and their designee is hereby ordered to abate the public nuisances by having the weeds, rubbish, refuse, dirt, or other fire hazard or noxious or dangerous materials removed.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to El Cerrito Municipal Code Section 16.26.160 and Government Code Section 39574, the City Manager or their designee shall keep an account of the cost of abatement for each parcel of land on which work is performed. The City Manager or their designee shall then prepare an itemized written report to be presented to the City Council so that, after the notice and hearing during the City Council meeting of July 21, 2026, these abatement costs can be confirmed as a special assessment against those parcels.

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

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on July 21, 2026 the El Cerrito City Council passed this resolution by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: 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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Attachment 4
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{apn} {inspect_address} {code} {recipient_name} {mailingaddress} Agenda Item No. 7.A.

Attachment 5
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Attachment 6

CITY OF EL CERRITO
10900 San Pablo Avenue  El Cerrito  CA  94530
(510) 215-4457  FAX (510) 232-4917  [email protected] July 18, 2026
Parcel Number: XXX-XX-XXX
Property Address: XXXXXXXXXXXXX, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Property Owner: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Property Owner’s Address: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

NOTICE TO DESTROY WEEDS AND REMOVE

RUBBISH, REFUSE AND OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
On July 21, 2026 the El Cerrito City Council declared that your property in the City of El Cerrito, designated above by address and parcel number, constitutes a public nuisance because of the presence of weeds, rubbish, litter or other flammable material which creates a fire hazard, a menace to the public health, or is otherwise noxious or dangerous.

A previous notice was sent to you informing you of the July 21, 2026 hearing and further informing you of your obligation to remove the weeds, rubbish, refuse and other flammable material from your property. If you do not immediately abate these nuisance conditions, the City will do so and the costs for removal of the weeds, rubbish, refuse and other flammable material will be assessed against your property as a lien and special assessment. These removal costs shall then be collected in the time and in the manner of ordinary municipal taxes.

You will not receive any further notices from the City prior to this removal. The City shall perform this removal either through its own staff or through private contract sometime between the dates of August 22nd -September 1st. It is impossible to predict what it will cost the City to remove these nuisance conditions from your property. The costs depend on the severity of those conditions. In past years these abatement costs have sometimes exceeded $8,000 per parcel for those parcels with severe nuisance conditions
The City Council will conduct a public hearing on September 15, 2026 to confirm the cost of the abatement work performed on your property. The meeting may be held both via teleconference and in the El Cerrito City Council Chambers at 10890 San Pablo Avenue in El Cerrito at 6:00 p.m. Please refer to the agenda for meeting information at www.elcerrito.org/CouncilMeetingMaterials. During this public hearing you will be given the opportunity to voice objections regarding the report and the assessment of the abatement costs for your property. At this hearing you will also be given the opportunity to object, protest and/or present evidence to support your arguments.

If you have any questions, contact the El Cerrito Fire Department at 10900 San Pablo Avenue.

The phone number is (510) 215-4457.

Chase Beckman
Chase Beckman
Fire Marshal
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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
July 21, 2026
(rev. 7/22/2026)
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 PM)
Public Comments (Not on the Agenda and Consent Calendar) Additional public comments

Agenda Item No. 6.F. – Adopt an Ordinance to Establish District-based Elections, Adopt the final Map to Establish District Boundaries, and Establish Sequence of District Elections
Revised Ordinance
Agenda Item No. 7.A. – Fire Hazard Abatement Hearing and Declaration

1. Revised Attachment 2, Property List

2. Public Comments
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From: Cordell Hindler
To: City Clerk
Subject: Public Comments
Date: Monday, July 6, 2026 1:51:43 PM
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Hello Mayor Quinto, Council Members and Staff,
I am submitting the Following Comments into the Record:

1. for a Future Agenda, the Council should Invite Caitlin Sly to present on the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County

2. Also I do Want to Thank the Council for Reinstating the Option for the public to Participate Sincerely
Cordell
General Public Comments
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From: AJ
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Cc: Gabe Quinto; Rebecca Saltzman; Carolyn Wysinger; William Ktsanes; Lisa Motoyama Subject: Public Comments - Not on the Agenda: Flock camera removal Date: Monday, July 6, 2026 10:50:14 PM
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Dear City Council:

I am emailing you because it has been a month since the Flock contract expired and I have seen the cameras still up all over our city. There is evidence from Cleveland that Flock continues recording even after contracts expire.

I would like to request that the council provide a public update on the progress of removing the cameras at a future city council meeting. Given the news reports from other cities, it seems like the city may need to pressure Flock to actually take them down. If it does not seem like camera removal is imminent, the city could consider obscuring the lenses of the cameras to prevent recording. For example, the Dane County sheriff covered all of the cameras with trash bags for this exact reason.

Thank you again for taking such an important step forward in protecting our privacy by cancelling our Flock contract. Once the cameras are removed, we can all breathe a little easier.

Thanks for your consideration,
AJ cho
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From: whatsup doc
To: Lisa Motoyama; William Ktsanes; Carolyn Wysinger; Rebecca Saltzman; Gabe Quinto Cc: City Clerk
Subject: Public comment -not on the agenda -7/7/26 City Council meeting Date: Monday, July 6, 2026 10:07:02 PM
Dear City Council members:

Ry Crawford here of the St Jerome neighborhood of El Cerrito.

I write to ask for your support regarding removal of the Flock cameras that remain in our city despite our city having made it clear that the cameras are no longer wanted. Those cameras have to go. At minimum the cameras must be covered until Flock removes them. It's been a full month already since the contract expired. Please do all you can to get every Flock camera covered & then removed without further delay.

Thank you,
Ry Crawford
El Cerrito resident
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From: Sherry Drobner
To: City Clerk
Cc: Gabe Quinto; Rebecca Saltzman; Carolyn Wysinger; William Ktsanes; Lisa Motoyama Subject: [UNKNOWN SENDER] Public Comments - Not on the Agenda: Flock camera removal Date: Monday, July 6, 2026 10:01:28 PM
July 6, 2026
Hello City Councilmembers,
My name is Sherry Drobner andI live in El Cerrito. I am emailing you because it has been a month since the Flock contract expired and I have seen the cameras still up all over our city. There is evidence from Cleveland that Flock continues recording even after contracts expire.

I would like to request that the council provide a public update on the progress of removing the cameras at a future city council meeting.

Given the news reports from other cities, it seems like the city may need to pressure Flock to actually take them down. If it does not seem like camera removal is imminent, the city could consider obscuring the lenses of the cameras to prevent recording. For example, the Dane County sheriff covered all of the cameras with trash bags for this exact reason.

Thank you again for taking such an important step forward in protecting our privacy by cancelling our Flock contract. Once the cameras are removed, we can all breathe a little easier.

Thanks for your consideration,
Sherry Dronbner
Fat Apples Area of El Cerrito
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From: Katie Curtis
To: City Clerk
Cc: Gabe Quinto; Rebecca Saltzman; Carolyn Wysinger; William Ktsanes; Lisa Motoyama Subject: [UNKNOWN SENDER] Public Comments - Not on the Agenda: Flock camera removal Date: Monday, July 6, 2026 9:55:52 PM
Hello City Councilmembers,
My name is Katie and I live in El Cerrito. I am emailing you because it has been a month since the Flock contract expired and I have seen the cameras still up all over our city. There is evidence from Cleveland that Flock continues recording even after contracts expire.

Thank you again for taking such an important step forward in protecting our privacy by cancelling our Flock contract. Once the cameras are removed, we can all breathe a little easier.

Thanks for your consideration,
Katie Curtis
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From: Jegath Geronimo
To: City Clerk
Cc: Gabe Quinto; Rebecca Saltzman; Carolyn Wysinger; William Ktsanes; Lisa Motoyama Subject: Public Comments - Not on the Agenda: Flock camera removal Date: Monday, July 6, 2026 9:51:19 PM
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Hello City Councilmembers,
My name is Jiggy Geronimo and I live in El Cerrito. I am emailing you because it has been a month since the Flock contract expired and I have seen the cameras still up all over our city. There is evidence from Cleveland that Flock continues recording even after contracts expire.

Thank you again for taking such an important step forward in protecting our privacy by cancelling our Flock contract. Once the cameras are removed, we can all breathe a little easier.

Thanks for your consideration,
Jiggy Geronimo
Near Castro Park
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From: Tee Ef
To: City Clerk; Rebecca Saltzman; Carolyn Wysinger; William Ktsanes; Lisa Motoyama; Gabe Quinto Subject: Public Comments - Not on the Agenda: Flock camera removal Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 9:53:27 AM
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Hello City Council Members,
My name is Tova Feldmanstern and I live in El Cerrito. I am emailing you because it has been a month since the Flock contract expired and I have seen the cameras still up all over our city. There is evidence from Cleveland that Flock continues recording even after contracts expire.

Thank you again for taking such an important step forward in protecting our privacy by cancelling our Flock contract. Once the cameras are removed, we can all breathe a little easier.

Thanks for your consideration,
Tova Feldmanstern
Northern El Cerrito
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From: Rebecah Kenny
To: City Clerk
Subject: Public Comments - not on agenda
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 10:59:25 AM
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I want to raise a concern that many, if not most or all, Flock cameras are still up around El Cerrito. It has been a month since the contract expired, and far more than that since the city council voted not to renew. Flock has not acted in good faith in the past, and I don't feel I can trust any assurances about whether or not they are still collecting data in our city. In fact, the last time I walked past some at night, there was a blue light coming from around the lenses of each camera. That is not consistent with a camera that is off (although no light would also not be a guarantee). I look forward to an update from the city council on when the cameras will be removed, and I hope the council will direct staff to take action if Flock continues to delay.

Rebecah Kenny
El Cerrito
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From: Shaulnie Mohan
To: City Clerk; Gabe Quinto; Rebecca Saltzman; Carolyn Wysinger; William Ktsanes; Lisa Motoyama Subject: Remove the cameras
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 11:08:22 AM
Subject: Public Comments - Not on the Agenda: Flock camera removal Hello City Councilmembers,
My name is Shaulnie and I live in El Cerrito. I am emailing you because it has been a month since the Flock contract expired and I have seen the cameras still up all over our city. There is evidence from Cleveland that Flock continues recording even after contracts expire.

Thank you again for taking such an important step forward in protecting our privacy by cancelling our Flock contract. Once the cameras are removed, we can all breathe a little easier.

I also wanna point out that if your physicians and teaches behaved in this way, each of you would personally be up in arms. You have a duty to do your job in a timely manner.

I don’t really understand in a world where each of you has access to the Epstein files why we would give those same people access to video footage of the spaces where our children live.

Thanks for your consideration,
Shaulnie Mohan
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From: Linda Milani
To: City Clerk
Cc: Gabe Quinto; Rebecca Saltzman; Carolyn Wysinger; William Ktsanes; Lisa Motoyama Subject: [UNKNOWN SENDER] Public Comments - Not on the Agenda: Flock camera removal Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 6:28:21 AM
Hello City Councilmembers,
My name is Linda MIlani and I live in El Cerrito. I am emailing you because it has been a month since the Flock contract expired and I have seen the cameras still up all over our city. There is evidence from Cleveland that Flock continues recording even after contracts expire.

Thank you again for taking such an important step forward in protecting our privacy by cancelling our Flock contract. Once the cameras are removed, we can all breathe a little easier.

Thanks for your consideration,
Linda Milani
Del Norte, Inner
Agenda Packet Page 189 of 218
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From: Sara Larsen
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Cc: Gabe Quinto; Rebecca Saltzman; Carolyn Wysinger; William Ktsanes; Lisa Motoyama Subject: Public Comments - Not on the Agenda: Flock camera removal Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 6:07:03 PM
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Hello,
My name is Sara Larsen and I live in El Cerrito. I am emailing you because it has been a month since the Flock contract expired and I have seen the cameras still up all over our city. There is evidence from Cleveland that Flock continues recording even after contracts expire.

Thank you again for taking such an important step forward in protecting our privacy by cancelling our Flock contract. Once the cameras are removed, we can all breathe a little easier.

Thanks for your consideration,
Sara Larsen
Belmont Ave, El Cerrito, 94530
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From: Betty Buginas
To: City Clerk
Subject: Public comments, July 21 city council meeting, item 1 (public comment on items not on the agenda) Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026 6:41:56 PM
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I am writing to support the comments made by Council Member William Ktsanes at the June 16 City Council meeting. Ktsanes speaks for many El Cerrito residents when he says he wants the city to manage its finances more responsibly and begin budgeting for much-needed improvements, such as a new public safety building, community center repairs, and to support El Cerrito seniors.

He was spot on when he said the city needs to show a good faith effort to set aside funds for important needs before it comes back to voters to ask for more money.

What was most shocking was the disrespect with which he was treated at the June 16 meeting by other city council members and amazingly, by city staff. I’d like to draw your attention to the city organizational chart which shows the city council - all the members - above the city staff.

Ktsanes has gained a lot of respect since his election for listening to the community and is frankly spoken of in higher regard than the rest of the council. When you disrespect him, you disrespect us.

The arguments made against his proposal were ridiculous - that the money would have to come from somewhere, and it isn’t the right time to bring this up.

Of course the money has to come from somewhere, but if the city acknowledged the importance of this earlier, it would have been in the budget before all the money was committed to other things. You wouldn’t need to tell him it’s his job to figure out what to cut. As long as there’s money for rushed elections, city council member travel, and paying someone to facilitate council retreats, there’s money to set aside to keep our police and firefighters safe, care for senior citizens, and take care of our most treasured public buildings. Even small amounts send a message about your priorities.

It’s always a good time to show that you’re listening to the will of the voters, who said loud and clear with the defeat of Measure C that we want you to be more fiscally responsible. And I don’t buy the argument that this is the first time Ktsanes has brought up his concerns. He’s been talking about these issues since he ran for city council.

City council members talk openly of having discussions with city staff ahead of meetings. This idea of conducting the public business in private, and then trying to make everything look rosy during public meetings and icing out a dissenter, is not what the Brown Act had in mind. We need more spirited debate among the council members, not less. It can be done in a respectful manner.

I’ve seen many city council members thoughtfully disagree with each other and remain civil, and come up with better decisions because of it. You can do it too.

This message is archived at https://elcerritowire.blogspot.com Betty Buginas
El Cerrito
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From: Sonha Nguyen
To: City Clerk
Cc: Karen Pinkos
Subject: Fwd: Re: BD26-0597 - PC Fees Due
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026 9:55:00 PM
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Hello,
I would like to formally raise an issue to be discussed at the next city counsel meeting. I am requesting that the published ADU permitting 50% discounts be honored for me., I am forwarding the email chain below regarding my ongoing detached ADU project at .

Below is a detailed write-up and chronological timeline of events regarding my interaction with the Community Development Department.

My Core Request
I am formally requesting that the Planning and Building divisions honor the pricing explicitly published on the official City of El Cerrito website under the "NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEES" section, which states: "All Planning and Building Permit fees for Accessory Dwelling Units are discounted by 50%!" This text was positioned directly alongside the active link for the current FY 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule.

I relied on this official publication in good faith when planning and budgeting my project. Despite this, the department is charging full price, which conflicts with what was actively advertised to residents.

They have since removed this language after I raised to them my concern about my invoice not reflecting that incentive.

Timeline of Events
In 2025, we saw the incentive of 50% off ADUs and decided to move forward with our plans for building an ADU as it helped us financially afford our project. Without this, it would put further strain on our project making it infeasible.

June 9, 2026: My architect, Jeannie Chung (Studio J Chung), submitted our Agenda Packet Page 192 of 218
paperwork and plans for the ADU project (Permit ID: BD26-0597).

June 10, 2026: Building Permit Technician Jonathan Cao sent an invoice for Plan Check (PC) Fees. When questioned about the discount, he stated via email that the 50% discount was "already integrated" into the flat rates of the Master Fee Schedule —a claim we found to be inaccurate as year-over-year pricing remained flat.

June 15, 2026: Jonathan Cao passed the permit fee discount issue to Building Official Cindy Lucas for review. Separately, Interim Plan Checker Nicholas Ho noted a minor discrepancy regarding how the square footage footprint was calculated (507 net sq. ft. vs. 580 gross sq. ft. including exterior walls).

June 16, 2026: Cindy Lucas responded via email, apologizing for the website language but stating it was an accidental "remnant from many years ago" (2019) that they have now abruptly removed from the site. She stated the city must enforce the approved Council fee schedule without alteration.

June 16–17, 2026: I responded pointing out that the 50% discount was explicitly listed under the New Community Development Fees section right next to the current FY 2025-26 schedule, meaning it was hosted as active policy.

June 17, 2026: Cindy Lucas replied stating she does not have the administrative authority to adjust or discount fees. I have just replied asking for the formal administrative appeal or variance process to escalate this to the Community Development Director or City Manager.

June 24, 2026: Melanie M. advised that it was leftover wording from 2019 and unfortunately cannot be honored.

July 13, 2026: Karen P. advised that the staff is not at liberty to honor the request, but I can raise this to the city council meeting so that the city Council can vote on it.

Because the error was entirely on the city's public-facing platform and directly impacted my project's financial planning, I believe it is only fair that the city honors its advertised rate for this permit.

I deeply appreciate your time and any assistance or clarification you can provide with the Community Development team to find an equitable resolution.

Best regards,
Sonha Nguyen
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From: Sonha Nguyen < >
Date: Wed, Jun 17, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Subject: Re: [UNKNOWN SENDER] Re: BD26-0597 - PC Fees
Due
To: Cindy Lucas <[email protected]>
CC: Nick Ho <[email protected]>, Building Application
<[email protected]>, Jeannie Chung < >, Bao Uy >, Jeff Ballantine <[email protected]>
Hello,
Thank you for clarifying your administrative limits, Cindy. Given the conflicting information provided by the city, what is the formal administrative appeal or variance process to take this issue to the Community Development Director or City Manager for review?
Thank you,
Sonha Nguyen
On Wed, Jun 17, 2026 at 3:35 PM Cindy Lucas <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello Sonha,
Thank you for your email. Legally, the city is required to enforce the master fee schedule, which was presented, reviewed, and approved by the City Council. This is the fee schedule "FY 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule” you reference, which is posted on the El Cerrito website. We are legally bound to use this fee schedule, even if there was conflicting language on the site, which was left accidentally and should have been removed; it doesn’t change the fact that we must charge fees per the fee schedule without alteration.

We are not authorized to adjust or discount fees.

Thank you,
Cindy
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Phone: (510) 215-4365
10890 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
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Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 5:25 PM
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Hi Cindy, Thank you for following up and for your assistance with this. While I appreciate your explanation regarding the removal of the text, I must respectfully point out that the language was not p sophospsmartbannerend
Hi Cindy,
Thank you for following up and for your assistance with this.

While I appreciate your explanation regarding the removal of the text, I must respectfully point out that the language was not presented as a remnant from past years. As documented in the attached screenshot (image.png), the 50% discount notice was explicitly published under the section titled "NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEES" and positioned directly alongside the active link for the current "FY 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule."
Because this information was actively hosted on the official city website as current policy for this fiscal year, I relied on it in good faith when planning, budgeting, and moving forward with my Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) project.

Given that the error was on the city’s public-facing platform and directly influenced my project's financial planning, I request that the city honor the advertised 50% discount for this specific permit. Alternatively, if this requires higher authorization, could you please escalate this request to the Community Development Director or the City Manager for an administrative review?
I appreciate your time and hope we can find an equitable resolution to this matter.

Best regards,
Sonha
Sonha Nguyen
On Tue, Jun 16, 2026 at 4:47 PM Cindy Lucas <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello,
Our apologies for the language on the website. It was a remnant from many years ago and has now been removed. The current fee schedule reflects the fees approved by the City Council.

Thank you,
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From: Sonha Nguyen < >
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 12:34 PM
To: Nick Ho <[email protected]>
Cc: Building Application <[email protected]>; Jeannie Chung < >; Bao Uy < >; Jeff Ballantine
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<[email protected]>; Cindy Lucas <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [UNKNOWN SENDER] Re: BD26-0597 - PC Fees Due Hi Nick, To confirm, you calculate based on total gross? Or do you need the thickness of the Exterior wall to calculate living space square footage? Hi Cindy, How are you? Can you please help advise w sophospsmartbannerend
Hi Nick,
To confirm, you calculate based on total gross? Or do you need the thickness of the Exterior wall to calculate living space square footage? Hi Cindy,
How are you? Can you please help advise where the 50% has been applied? We’re actually seeing the pricing in the master schedule pretty flat year over year.

Here’s where we see 50% off is notated on the site. And we do not think the pricing in my invoice has been adjusted to reflect that, nor does your pricing on the catalog reflecting this.

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Sonha Nguyen
On Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM Nick Ho <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi,
For the square footage, we include the entire footprint of the building. The square footage provided by Jeannie does not appear to include the thickness of the interior and exterior walls.

I manually calculated the square footage using the dimensions shown on the plans and came up with approximately 580 square feet. The floor area listed on both the cover sheet and the energy report also shows 580 square feet.

Thank you,
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Nicholas Ho
Interim Plan Checker
Building Department
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (510) 215-4337
10890 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
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From: Building Application <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 15, 2026 3:43 PM
To: Jeannie Chung < >
Cc: Sonha Nguyen < >; Bao Uy ; Jeff
Ballantine <[email protected]>; Nick Ho <[email protected]>; Cindy Lucas <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: [UNKNOWN SENDER] Re: BD26-0597 - PC Fees Due Hello Jeannie,
For the square footage, our Plan Checker, @Nick Ho, will provide more details.

As for the permit fees discount issue, the Building Official, @Cindy Lucas, will provide more details.

Thank you.

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From: Jeannie Chung < >
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2026 3:12 PM
To: Building Application <[email protected]> Cc: Sonha Nguyen < >; Bao Uy < >; Jeff
Ballantine <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [UNKNOWN SENDER] Re: BD26-0597 - PC Fees Due Hi Jonathan, As requested, please see below for total NSF for the ADU: 507 sf. Please let me know if you need a printed PDF. Thank you, Jeannie On Wed, Jun 10, 2026 at 1:39 PM Jeannie Chung wrote: Jo sophospsmartbannerend
Hi Jonathan,
As requested, please see below for total NSF for the ADU: 507 sf. Please let me know if you need a printed PDF.

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Thank you,
Jeannie
On Wed, Jun 10, 2026 at 1:39 PM Jeannie Chung >
wrote:

Jonathan,
Thank you for the clarification.

Jeannie
On Wed, Jun 10, 2026 at 1:21 PM Building Application
<[email protected]> wrote:

Hello,
The 50% discount is already integrated into the current Master Fees for all Agenda Packet Page 203 of 218
ADUs. There are no additional discounts for permit fees at this time.

Thank you.

CITY OF EL CERRITO
Jonathan Cao
Building Permit Technician
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (510) 215-4360
10890 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Find us online at: elcerrito.gov
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From: Betty Buginas
To: City Clerk
Subject: Public comments, July 21 city council meeting, item 6G, Declare and Certify the Results of the June 2, 2026 Special Municipal Election
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026 6:05:52 PM
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After 70% of El Cerrito voters turned down the Measure C tax, I’ve been waiting to see the reaction of the City Council, given four of its five members - Carolyn Wysinger, Rebecca Saltzman, Lisa Motoyama, and Gabe Quinto - heavily promoted it.

It’s been a month and a half, and I’m still waiting.

The City of El Cerrito Strategic Plan 2024–2029 still includes “create a downtown community hub anchored by the Plaza Transit-Oriented Development and a new library.” The city website still says “City staff are continuing to discuss the terms for including a library on the ground floor of the affordable housing building at the corner of Liberty and Fairmount.” On June 16, the council rejected a proposal by Council Member William Ktsanes to begin setting aside funds for major projects like the library, public safety building, community center, and a senior center.

The council is starting a library task force, but there doesn’t seem to be a comparable effort to address those other needs or any comprehensive plan for paying for any of it. The makeup of the task force is not representative of the viewpoints of the community.

There’s been talk in the community about healing the division over Measure C, but the same arguments and emotions creep into the conversation.

There will be no healing until the people who backed the measure acknowledge that 70% of voters rejected their plan and understand why.

By writing a dodgy tax measure and pitching it in a highly emotional and fact-starved campaign, tax backers - and city officials were heavily enmeshed in this process - created this division. The rest of the community had no choice but to go along with a bad proposal or fight it.

The City Council needs to lead the healing. It can’t do that by ignoring the election results or casting opponents as tax haters, library haters, or the misinformed.

Council members, when you officially accept the results of the vote on July 21, show you heard the community. We want you to do more to get the city’s finances in order, and the city has other needs besides your pet projects.

Back your words up with actions. Revise the strategic plan. Establish a system for meaningful input from the community. Spend the taxpayer money you have responsibly and in a way that reflects the whole community’s needs and wants before you ask for more.

This article is archived at https://elcerritowire.blogspot.com/2026/07/opinion-why-measure-cwont-go-away-and.html Betty Buginas
El Cerrito
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From: Howdy Goudey
To: City Clerk; Eric Saylors; Joseph Torres; Anthony Dawson; Karen Pinkos Subject: Public comment for Consent Agenda Item 6H, Fire Command Vehicle Purchase Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 3:17:08 PM
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Mayor Quinto and Council members,
I urge you to reconsider the Fire Department's justification for an exemption from the City's fleet electrification policy, adopted as part of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (MP2.4 along with EV charging for city facilities MP2.3). The reasoning does not justify a delay in purchasing an electric vehicle for this Fire Command application, despite the stated range and 24/7 public safety readiness concerns. I apologize for introducing this feedback at the last minute, but given that there doesn't seem to be an urgent need to approve this purchase at this particular meeting (contract is available through Sept 30, 2026), I hope your will consider moving this item forward to another meeting so this information can be considered more fully by the Fire Department and Council.

It is important to recognize that this vehicle is just one in a nine vehicle Fire Dept fleet, and presumably at least about 5 of them have equivalent Command Vehicle capabilities for redundancy/backup. If anything, diversifying fuel sources for the fleet will likely improve resiliency, readiness and cost effectiveness, considering the increasingly volatile, and costly, fossil fuel market and the greater difficulty, and expense, to maintain internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The base EV e4WD truck purchased by the city for Public Works in April is also less expensive to purchase than the base fossil fuel truck being proposed here. $53,000 EV vs. $57,000 ICE. This is the same e4WD truck model discussed in this report (the price reflects the standard 286 mile range, not the extended range battery).

The Fire Department fleet is in a good position to integrate a single EV to begin with, because they can use it on a daily basis (for the majority of needs that are well within the operational capabilities of the vehicle) and build direct experience that will help implement new logistical methods to make further electrification in Fire Service better understood and more commonplace in El Cerrito, and beyond. If they truly relied on a single vehicle for all needs, it would be a different situation, but in a large fleet with redundancy, there is simply no need for every vehicle to fill every need (in fact, it is probably wasteful and excessively costly to do so). There is plenty of available resilience to support 24/7 readiness while incorporating an EV Command Vehicle into the fleet that will still be highly reliable and ready for 98+% of needs.

The key is not to fixate on one vehicle having to meet every single criteria (including rare criteria that might only come up once or twice a year), but recognize that 98+% of the overall command vehicle use case is easily met by the EV option. Simply deploying one of the existing command vehicles for infrequent remote wildland fire mutual aid responses, is all that needs to be done to accommodate the EV into the fleet today, as well as installing relatively low cost Level II charging at the fire stations (no need for big expensive DC fast chargers when you look at the low-mile daily charging needs). Over time, as experience grows and changes in outside resources evolve for the mutual aid fire response, the EV use case may easily expand to some of the less common scenarios requiring travel at greater distances and deployments over 24 hours, but EV trucks first need to be integrated into local Fire Operations Additional general public comments
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to build up that understanding, capacity and demand.

Please note that the stated information in the report indicates some of the existing Fire Command vehicles are about 19 years old, with 190,000 miles. That is 10,000 miles a year, or an average of less than 30 miles a day in 24/7 service. This is so far below the available range of the EV truck that was considered (about 286 mile standard range and 493 mile extended range), that it easily can meet most daily needs even if there are occasional days with 100-150 miles of need. There is no need to specify (or compare to) the much more expensive 493 mile range truck. The standard 286 mile EV truck, like was purchased for Public Works, is perfectly adequate to meet almost all of the use cases (and it is less expensive than the proposed ICE vehicle). It is also worth noting that at these relatively modest daily driving distances, the charging can easily be served with relatively modest and low cost level II charging. Only 1-2 hours for 20-40 miles, or as much as 6 hours for about 120 miles, using a modest level II charging that would be easy to install at the fire stations at low cost. The installation can consist of a simple 240V outlet that can be used with the 32A portable charge cord that comes with the truck. Or, install a roughly ~$500 EVSE to get the full 48A charging from the truck's onboard charger. There doesn't need to be a more expensive networked EVSE station installed like a public charging station, and certainly a high power DC fast charger is entirely unnecessary.

A more thorough analysis and report for this purchase, that more thoroughly explores EV truck feasibility, would have presented data describing the actual real-world use cases for these Command Vehicles, not just the most demanding (and highly infrequent) edge cases.

Here are some questions that should have been addressed:

Can the Fire Dept provide mileage log data that gives a better picture of the daily use patterns for their command vehicles? Is it significantly different than the average figure (of about 30 miles/day) mentioned above?
How many hours per day do the command vehicles typically spend parked at a city facility where low cost Level II charging could be provided (new low cost charging outlets at fire stations, not just using existing public stations, or trying to install a DC fast charger)?
How many annual trips are driven by command vehicles exceeding 150 miles in a day? How many command vehicles are deployed to a distance of greater than 150 miles at one time? For how long?
How many hours do the Command Vehicles spend idling to power the electrical loads during a response (communications, computers, etc.)?
Has the city taken delivery of the Chevy Silverado EV e4WD Truck for Public Works/Recycling that was authorized at your April 21, 2026 meeting? If so, has the Fire Department looked at, and driven, that vehicle to assess it as a platform for their application?
There are eight numbered "Barriers to Electric Purchase" listed in the report. The needs listed in numbers 1, 2, 3, and 8 are all easily met or exceeded with the EV truck choice (some of these were more of a shortcoming for the hybrid options that were available). A shell to enclose the bed and rails to extend the command box beyond the lowered tailgate, are off-theshelf solutions that are not that expensive (on par with the $4000 difference between the less expensive EV and the more expensive ICE vehicle). For instance, this shell for the EV Silverado (less than $4000) has side access (in addition to rear access) that would be more versatile for auxiliary storage/payload needs. The Tahoe has less horsepower and less torque, Agenda Packet Page 207 of 218
slightly less ground clearance, less payload, less storage space and less access versatility than the EV truck with a shell does.

There is 2000W of 12VDC power available through the DC-DC converter connected to the main EV battery pack, so the EV truck can easily power auxiliary loads like the radios and computers for the command station, without idling an engine. It is highly inefficient and wasteful to idle a 265kW ICE engine to make a few hundred Watts (up to maybe 1 or 2 kW max?) of 12VDC power. This represents a small fraction of 1 percent of the rated power of the engine (a big waste of expensive fuel). Excessive idling adds unnecessary and costly wear and tear on the engine, not to mention unnecessary carbon emissions and other pollutants.

It is worth noting that the prefered operating location at the rear of the command vehicle is precisely where the ICE vehicle exhaust is deposited. Absent a stiff breeze, the Command Operator is exposed to breathing exhaust fumes standing in this location, which is not helpful to the job of making important decisions under stress. With the rear hatch open and covering above the exhaust pipe, the exhaust can also fill the cabin of the vehicle making it unsafe for others to sit in the vehicle without the windows down or the outside air fan on high. The EV truck will happily power auxiliary DC loads, like radios, for days on end with no pollution.

This is truly a far superior way to operate a command station. There is also 7.2kW of AC power available on the EV truck, from both 120V and 240V outlets spread around the truck, so the EV truck can also power a significant amount of AC power loads without having to haul/run/refuel another wasteful and polluting portable AC generator. The clean AC power supply provided by the EV truck is something the ICE Tahoe does not have, and this clean and ample AC power could be very valuable to Fire Operations. "Barriers to Electric Purchase" #4-7:
24/7 Emergency Readiness
Out-of-County Wildland Fire Response
Charging Infrastructure
Extended Deployment Capability
Items four through seven is where there may some truth to the issue of meeting the most extreme needs in these topics with an EV truck, but as has already been pointed out, that is only because there is an expectation that this truck needs to serve as a remote, out of county, wildfire response vehicle, when we already have multiple vehicles that are better suited to that use, so we simply need to choose to send the appropriate equipment for that need and keep the EV Command Vehicle within 50-100 miles, which does not seem like a significant operational concession, when the purpose of the Fire Department is primarily to response for the local community. There appears to be no shortcoming in 24/7 readiness for the EV Command Vehicle in local use. The expected, relatively low, daily mileages are easily recovered every day with modest Level II charging and the capacity of the EV truck to power the Command Station equipment/operations is far superior to the ICE alternative (including noise, pollution, longevity of runtime, and substantial AC power, as well as DC power).

Yes, charging infrastructure needs to be addressed, but if we never do it, we will always just use that as an excuse. The good news is that we don't need to install a costly, high-power, DC fast charger, and we don't need to rely on public charging. We can adequately recover the lowmileage local deployment use cases in short intervals of charging, at fire stations, when the vehicle is typically present anyway. It will be an improvement to operating cost, Agenda Packet Page 208 of 218
convenience and reduce pollution.
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The table below is simply an informational comparison for different charging rate options. For low daily mileage applications, the standard 11.5kW on-board charger (and the standard battery pack size) is more than adequate. Installing a low cost 50A EVSE is probably all that needs to be done to keep up with the charging needs. This can be done at the all three fire stations quite easily, and with low cost, giving flexibility of recharge that is more convenient than the gas vehicles that need to go to the City's one central tank for refilling.

All in all, the EV truck option is simply a superior machine compared to the ICE vehicle proposed by the Fire Department. A minority use case issue has clouded over the superiority of the EV truck for the vast majority of the needs. It doesn't seem like the EV truck option was given a serious chance in this purchase process. Rather than finding narrow reasons to reject it, we should be considering how it contributes to the system and how we can make it work to improve the Fire Service. A single vehicle doesn't have to cover everything, but an EV truck will easily cover most of what the command vehicle does much better (and cheaper) than the proposed solution. I don't see that there is a rush to approve this purchase tonight. Please ask the Fire Dept to digest the information presented here and return after giving it further consideration, so that we can better move forward with a solution that improves the Fire Service, is consistent with our climate policies, continues to build experience and momentum toward fleet electrification and saves the City money over time, too. Thank you for your continued support of electrifying the city fleet. I hope to see more in the future.

Howdy Goudey
El Cerrito
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From: Richard Brooks
To: William Ktsanes; Rebecca Saltzman; City Clerk; Lisa Motoyama; Carolyn Wysinger; Gabe Quinto Subject: Public Comments – Agenda Items 6.A, 6.F, 6.G, 6.H, 6.I (July 21, 2026) Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 3:33:13 PM
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Dear Councilmembers and City Clerk,
Please enter this into the record and pull Items 6.F, 6.H, and 6.I from consent.

Item 6.F contradicts Item 6.A: the districting ordinance recites a 3–2 introduction vote on July 7, but the draft July 7 minutes record introduction passing 5–0. You are seemingly being asked to approve two conflicting official records in one consent motion.

Before adopting the ordinance, please also state which district each councilmember resides in (the Fair Maps Act prohibits favoring incumbents). Furthermore, the chosen sequence (Districts 1, 3, 5 in 2028; 2 and 4 in 2030) lets members whose terms end in 2026 run at-large once more and avoid district voters until 2030. A map adopted 3–2 does not belong on consent.

On the Library Task Force: voters defeated Measure C 70–30 on June 2, yet the Task Force was seated July 14. A week before tonight's certification of that defeat (6.G). Please disclose the applicant pool, the selection criteria, and how appointees reflect the majority who voted no, given public comment urging the selection of people "invested in the discussion on the library."
On Item 6.H: the outfitting quote expired in June; documented costs are $97,089.75, yet the ask is $100,000 on a no-bid tag-on purchase; and the resolution admits five of nine fire staff vehicles are past their life expectancy while replacing only one. What is the plan for the rest? Please also explain check 96651: "2026 Ford Maverick Crewcab Purchase," $4,112.03.

On Item 6.I: the staff report promises $65,000 per year for three years, but the attached quote bills $65,000, then $71,825, then $71,825. Please explain the unadvertised 10.5% increase on this sole-source award.

Finally, Item 6.E's title says Fourth Quarter while its action says Third Quarter.

These are fixable record-keeping and transparency issues. Please fix them before voting.

Respectfully,
Richard Brooks, El Cerrito resident
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO AMENDING TITLE 2 “ADMINISTRATION” OF THE EL CERRITO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SECTION

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WHEREAS, throughout the foregoing process, the City engaged in a significant amount of public outreach and engagement above and beyond the public procedures required by California Elections Code Section 10010 and those portions of the Fair and Inclusive Redistricting for Municipalities and Political Subdivisions (Fair Maps) Act applicable to cities that are transitioning for the first time to district-based elections systems; and
WHEREAS, such outreach included but is not limited to, maintaining a City webpage dedicated to the process of transitioning from at-large elections to district-based elections, regularly notifying residents of meetings and other engagements on the City’s social media channels and in City newsletters, hosting two community workshops, posting and publishing notices for all public hearings, and attending multiple community events to discuss the districting process; and
WHEREAS, in selecting the map, the City Council considered the criteria set forth in Elections Code Section 21130 of the Fair Maps Act and is adopting district boundaries in accordance with the provisions stated therein, as well as the federal Voting Rights Act and the California Voting Rights Act; and
WHEREAS, Council District Map A2 meets all the requirements of state and federal law and was posted on June 30, 2026 on the City’s website for public consideration, at least seven (7) days before the introduction of this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is to enact, pursuant to California Government Code section 34886, an ordinance providing for the election of members of the City Council of the City of El Cerrito by district in five single-member districts as reflected in Exhibit A to this Ordinance and to implement the guarantees of the California Constitution.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: Incorporation of Recitals. The City Council finds that the above Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

2.04.007 – District Elections
A. Declaration of Purpose: The City Council of the City of El Cerrito hereby declares that the change of method of electing members of this Council, hereby enacted, is being made in furtherance of the California Voting Rights Act.

2.04.007-A.

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Figure 2.04.007-A
C. Election of Members of the City Council by District.

2. Registered voters signing nomination papers or voting for a member of the City Council shall be residents of the geographical area making up the district from which the member is to be elected.

3. No term of any member of the City Council that commences prior to the November 7, 2028 General Municipal Election shall be affected by the adoption of this ordinance.

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Section 3. Authorization for Technical Adjustments. The City’s demographer, Redistricting Partners, is hereby authorized to make non-substantive technical adjustments to Council District Map A2 to finalize the Map as necessary and to prepare a GIS shapefile which identifies the Council district boundaries, as well as the census blocks and tracts. The final Council District Map A2, the census blocks and tracts and the GIS shapefile shall be in a form approved by the City Clerk and City Attorney.

THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced at a special meeting of the City Council on July 7, 2026 and passed by the following vote:

AYES: Mayor Quinto; Mayor Pro Tem Saltzman; Councilmembers Ktsanes, Motoyama and Wysinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADOPTED AND ORDERED published at a regular meeting of the City Council held on July 21, 2026 and passed by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
APPROVED:

Gabe Quinto, Mayor
ATTEST:

Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
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WITNESS my hand and Official Seal of the City of El Cerrito on .
________________________
Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
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Agenda Item No. 7.A.

Attachment 2

EXHIBIT A
As of 07/20/2026
City of El Cerrito Fire Department
List of Real Property Constituting Public Nuisance
Parcel (APN) ID Property Address
503-311-034-6 818 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3002
505-352-005-1 8523 BETTY LN, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2519
505-390-009-7 1435 VISTA RD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2508
573-132-003-1 8436 WILDCAT DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2576 573-132-025-4 8415 WILDCAT DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2560 505-382-014-7 1410 BREWSTER DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2528 505-130-013-4 1570 REGENCY CT, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2586 505-173-006-6 1437 ARLINGTON BLVD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2001 501-330-025-5 2109 HARPER ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1724 505-332-005-6 1004 VILLA NUEVA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2738 503-311-036-1 832 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3002
505-351-014-4 8548 BETTY LN, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2520
505-351-012-8 8532 BETTY LN, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2520
503-302-011-5 906 GALVIN DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3029
503-291-008-4 905 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3026
501-380-009-8 2041 TAPSCOTT AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1757 505-390-010-5 1452 CLUB VIEW CT, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2582 505-371-012-4 SUMMIT PARK LN, EL CERRITO, CA 94530
505-390-003-0 1465 VISTA RD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2508
505-361-062-1 8652 THORS BAY RD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2570 573-132-024-7 8411 WILDCAT DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2560 505-390-008-9 1434 CLUB VIEW CT, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2582 505-351-018-5 1101 ARLINGTON BLVD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2513 505-332-015-5 8649 DON CAROL DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2752 505-371-014-0 SUMMIT PARK CT, EL CERRITO, CA 94530
505-130-015-9 1550 REGENCY CT, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2586 500-080-013-5 2604 TULARE AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1437 505-351-020-1 1113 ARLINGTON BLVD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2513 501-030-009-2 2307 CEDAR ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1610
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Subject: Public Comment Submission
Date: Friday, July 17, 2026 4:13:36 PM
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Submitted by: Michael Coan
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User comment: Public Nuisance. Please consider adding 910 Galvin Drive to to the public nuisance list. I t is a mostly destroyed house. One wall is missing. Roof is missing for last 5 years. Trusses are sitting on open rafters. Trash and overgrown weds in yard.

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Submitted by: Donelda Bernard
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User comment: I live at with my husband Terry Wilkens. We believe the property at 910 Galvin Drive, next door to 906 Galvin Drive, should be included in your list of public nuisance properties. This house is open to the elements, almost certainly a tear down, with uncontrolled weeds and garbage around the structure. It has been in this condition for many years. We have complained to Steven Mello at the city multiple times and to the fire marshall, as have other neighbors. This derelict property is a public nuisance with have been living with for over a decade.

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El Cerrito City CouncilJuly 21, 2026

El Cerrito City Council
July 21, 2026