El Cerrito City Council
October 6, 2026

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

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (5:00 PM)
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Mayor Councilmembers
Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger

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. 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.

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

4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Remarks are typically limited to 3 minutes per person. The Mayor may reduce the time limit per speaker depending upon the number of speakers and may limit the total time for public comment to facilitate the completion of business on the agenda. Comments regarding non-agenda, presentation and consent calendar items will be heard first. Comments related to items appearing on the Public Hearing or Policy Matter portions of the Agenda will be heard prior to the City Council taking action on each item.

5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation Recognizing El Cerrito Resident Janet James Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation recognizing and honoring Janet James for 40 Years of Service to Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management B. Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District (MVCD) Update Action Proposed: Receive and file an overview of Contra Costa MVCD services and response to recent activity in El Cerrito.

Contact: Paula Macedo, General Manager, MVCD
C. West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) Update Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation from WCCUSD covering key District ongoing initiatives, with the goal of continuing to foster strong communication and partnership with municipal leaders.

Contact: Cheryl Cotton, Superintendent, WCCUSD

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. Neighborhood Preservation Week Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation recognizing October 11–17, 2026 as Neighborhood Preservation Week in the City of El Cerrito.

Contact: Jennifer Bright, Management Assistant, Community Development Department
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Mayor Councilmembers
Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger

B. Filipino American History Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Filipino American History Month in El Cerrito.

Contact: Shannon Bassi, Human Resources Manager, City
Management
C. National Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation in support and recognition of October 2026 as National Arts and Humanities Month in El Cerrito.

Contact: Shannon Bassi, Human Resources Manager, City
Management
D. United Against Hate Week Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation declaring October 18-24, 2026 as United Against Hate Week in the City of El Cerrito.

Contact: Will Provost, Assistant to the City Manager, City Management E. Unity Day Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation declaring October 21, 2026 as Unity Day in the City of El Cerrito.

Contact: Christopher Jones, Recreation Director, Recreation Department
F. Park and Recreation Commission Mid-Year Report
Action Proposed: Receive and file a mid-year report from the Park and Recreation Commission.

Contact: Lauren Dodge, Chair, Park and Recreation Commission G. Resolution Approving Amendment to Agreement with Tecknica Auto, Inc. for Repair Services to Change Compensation to an Amount Not-To-Exceed $80,000.

Action Proposed: Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend an agreement with Tecknica Auto, Inc. for the provision of repair services, until July 31, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $80,000 over the term of the agreement.

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

Contact: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director, Public Works Department; Paul Keith, Chief of Police, El Cerrito Police Department H. Resolution Authorizing Two-Year Contract Extensions and a Combined Annual Expenditure Limit for On-Call Professional Services Contracts
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute contract amendments to extend the terms of existing professional services agreements for on-call services for an additional two (2) years through October 2028, and establish a combined annual spending authority, not-to-exceed $2,000,000 across all designated consultants per fiscal year and grant the City Manager authority to approve contract adjustments within the approved budget.

Contact: Jennifer Bright, Management Assistant, Claudia Garcia, Community Development Director, Community Development Department

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

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, October 20, 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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Agenda Item No. 5.A.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
In Recognition of Janet James of Her 40 Years of Service at Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor in El Cerrito
WHERES, Janet James has dedicated 40 years of extraordinary service, leadership, and heartfelt commitment to the residents, staff, and community of Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor in El Cerrito; and
WHEREAS, Janet’s journey with Eskaton began on June 1, 1986, right after she graduated from UC Berkeley. Just one month later, Hazel Shirley Manor opened its doors to its very first residents; and
WHEREAS, originally from North Berkeley, Janet never planned on this exact path.

After writing her college thesis on the immense need for senior housing, she became the first Executive Director at the senior living community; and WHEREAS, through four decades of steadfast devotion, Janet has embodied the core values of compassion, integrity, and dignity, making a lasting impact on the lives of countless seniors and their families; and
WHEREAS, her tireless efforts and warm presence have helped foster a vibrant, supportive, and safe living community where older adults are honored, respected, and empowered; and
WHEREAS, alongside her four decades at Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor, Janet has further demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to civic engagement and advocacy by serving for 36 distinguished years on the Committee on Aging in El Cerrito from 1988 to 2024; and
WHEREAS, such remarkable milestones of public and professional service merit official recognition, deep respect, and the highest commendation from a grateful community.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby commend and recognize Janet James on the occasion of her 40th Anniversary at Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor and in honor of her 36 years of dedicated service on the Committee on Aging, with best wishes for continued health, happiness, and fulfillment in all her future endeavors.

Dated: October 6, 2026
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Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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Paula Macedo, DVM, PhD
General Manager
Agenda Item No. 5.B.

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District History
protecting public health since 1927
County citizens voted to create the Contra Costa
Mosquito Abatement District in 1926, and we
opened our doors in 1927.

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District History
protecting public health since 1927
1993 - Contra Costa County transferred its rat
and rabies risk reduction programs to us -
Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control
District
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Special District
protecting public health since 1927
Funding
Property taxes and Benefit Assessment
No additional charge for residents
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District Services
protecting public health since 1927
Mosquitoes - Mosquitofish
Rats/mice
Skunks
Ticks
Yellowjackets
Bees
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District Services
protecting public health since 1927
Number of Service Requests From El Cerrito
Over the Last 12 Months
Mosquitoes 14 Sources inspected 535
Mosquitofish 21 Treatments 139
Rats/mice 46 Skunks 19
Ticks 3 Yellowjackets 33
Bees 2
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West Nile virus
protecting public health since 1927
West Nile virus Activity in El Cerrito
2023: The first time a dead bird from El Cerrito tests
positive for WNV
2026: Four positive dead birds from El Cerrito
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Mosquito Production in Managed Environments
Standing water
Anything holding water 72+ hours in
warm weather: troughs, basins, low
spots, neglected pools.

Irrigation water
Overspray, broken sprinklers,
chronically wet planters, and
ornamental fountains keep sources
productive all season.

Containers/equipment
Buckets, drums, tires, plant saucers,
idle machinery — a few ounces is
enough for invasive Aedes to
reproduce.

Structural features
Rain gutters, flat roofs, crawl-space
sumps, drain lines, and meter boxes
hold water and organic matter yearround.

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Invasive Mosquito
protecting public health since 1927
Non-native Aedes aegypti mosquito
found in Contra Costa County
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Invasive Mosquito
protecting public health since 1927
Zika, dengue fever, yellow fever and
chikungunya CAN be transmitted from
Person to Person
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Contact Us
Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control
District
925-685-9301
www.ContraCostaMosquito.gov
Questions?
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Agenda Item No. 6.A.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Recognizing October 11 – 17, 2026, as Neighborhood Preservation Week WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito is committed to safeguarding the health, safety, welfare, and quality of life of all residents, business owners, and visitors through proactive and reactive neighborhood preservation and municipal code compliance; and WHEREAS, Neighborhood Preservation staff serve as vital frontline public servants, addressing issues including unsafe building conditions, unauthorized construction, public nuisances, hazardous properties, illegal dumping, and environmental compliance; and
WHEREAS, Neighborhood Preservation staff collaborates across multiple departments, including Community Development, Public Works, the City Manager’s Office, and the El Cerrito Police and Fire Departments, as well as partner agencies such as Contra Costa County Animal Control and Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District, to maintain community standards and preserve neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, effective code compliance relies upon education, voluntary compliance, community outreach, and collaborative partnerships with property owners, local businesses, and neighborhood groups; and
WHEREAS, Neighborhood Preservation Officers foster civic pride, encourage sustainable community development, and enhance public safety throughout the City of El Cerrito; and
WHEREAS, California Code Enforcement Week provides an opportunity to recognize the dedication, professional service, and contributions of the City’s Neighborhood Preservation personnel in making El Cerrito a safe, clean, and vibrant place to live and work.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby proclaim October 11 – 17, 2026, as Neighborhood Preservation Week in the City of El Cerrito, and urge all residents, property owners, and business operators to join in recognizing the vital work of our Neighborhood Preservation staff and supporting efforts to maintain safe, clean, and healthy neighborhoods.

Dated: October 6, 2026
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Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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Agenda Item No. 6.B.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Recognizing October as Filipino American History Month in the City of El Cerrito WHEREAS, on October 18, 1587, more than a century before the Mayflower crossed the Atlantic Ocean, the first "Luzones Indios," as Filipinos were known in those days, arrived in Morro Bay, California after sailing across the Pacific Ocean as sailors on Spanish galleons; and
WHEREAS, between 1906 and 1935, the first large wave of Filipino immigration to the United States began as Filipinos were recruited to work in the agricultural industries, canneries, and on sugarcane plantations; and
WHEREAS, during World War II, approximately 200,000 Filipino soldiers, including thousands from California, fought under United States command to preserve the liberty of our country and win back the liberty of the Philippines; and WHEREAS, between 1941 and 1959, a second wave of Filipino immigration began, as nurses, students, fiancées of World War II military personnel, veterans, and many Filipinos who had served in the United States Navy settled in the Bay Area, including El Cerrito, where they are one of the largest Asian American minorities; and WHEREAS, in 1991, Filipino American National Historical Society board of trustees proposed the first annual Filipino American History Month to commence in October 1992; and
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2009, the California State Assembly voted to designate the month of October 2009, and every October thereafter, as Filipino American History Month; and
WHEREAS, Chief Justice Tani Gorre Cantil-Sakauye is the first Filipina American to lead California’s judiciary, and Attorney General Rob Bonta is the first Filipino American to head California’s Department of Justice; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2017, El Cerrito’s first Filipino American Mayor, Gabriel Quinto, was sworn in by Contra Costa Superior Court Judge Benjamin Reyes II, the first Filipino American judge to serve on the Contra Costa County bench.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby declare October as Filipino American History Month in the City of El Cerrito and invites everyone to celebrate and reflect on the notable accomplishments and outstanding services by Filipino Americans to our Country, our State, and our City.

Dated: October 6, 2026
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Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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Agenda Item No. 6.C.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Recognizing and Supporting October 2026 as
National Arts and Humanities Month in El Cerrito
WHEREAS, the month of October has been recognized as National Arts and Humanities Month across the country since 1993; and
WHEREAS, National Arts and Humanities Month was initiated to encourage all Americans to begin a lifelong habit of participation in the arts and humanities; and WHEREAS, the arts and humanities embody much of the accumulated wisdom, intellect, and imagination of humankind; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities play a unique role in the lives of our families, our communities, and our country; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of every American; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities contribute towards cross-cultural understanding, and enhance the quality of life; and
WHEREAS, studies show that innovation and creativity are key components to a prosperous future California economy; and
WHEREAS, the Arts and Culture Commission works to encourage and promote arts programs and events happening in El Cerrito during October with a list of events listed on elcerrito.gov/artsmonth.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby declares October 2026 as Arts and Humanities Month in the City of El Cerrito and encourages all members of the community to celebrate and promote the arts and culture in our nation and to participate, patronize and support the arts and humanities in El Cerrito.

Dated: October 6, 2026
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Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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Agenda Item No. 6.D.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Designating October 18–24, 2026, as “United Against Hate Week” WHEREAS, the United States is a nation of immigrants, whose strength comes from its diversity; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution enshrines equality on all individuals, regardless of race, gender, orientation, religion, or political views; and WHEREAS, recent federal policies and rhetoric have generated a toxic environment that encourages the propagation of racist, xenophobic, sexist, homophobic, antisemitic, Islamophobic, and other bigoted views by emboldened hate groups and individuals; and
WHEREAS, deep divisions within our country allow for the festering of extreme ideology, further strengthening a cycle of mistrust and suspicion fueled by fear, anxiety, and insecurity; and
WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito has experienced racist, homophobic, and antisemitic comments through its public comments process and remains deeply committed to inclusivity; and
WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito was declared a Sanctuary City on March 21, 2017, further affirming the City’s commitment to the values of dignity, inclusivity, and respect for all individuals regardless of ethnic or national origin, gender identity, race, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, age, disability, or immigration status; and WHEREAS, the community launched a Stop Hate Together campaign to further state our shared values and reiterate our commitment to inclusivity; and WHEREAS, taking individual United Against Hate Week actions or sponsoring group events is an important step in bridging divisions and healing communities; and WHEREAS, in honor of United Against Hate Week, the El Cerrito Human Relations Commission and Arts and Culture Commission have teamed up to organize an all-ages United Against Hate Week Chalk Art Event on October 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Ohlone Greenway next to Centennial Park.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby declare the week of October 18 through 24, 2026 as United Against Hate Week in the City of El Cerrito, encourages all residents to work together to fight against hate, and invites the public to join the Human Relations Commission and Arts and Culture Commission at the City’s United Against Hate Week event on October 17, 2026.

Dated: October 6, 2026
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Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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Agenda Item No. 6.E.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Recognizing October 21, 2026, as Unity Day
WHEREAS, bullying is the aggressive use of power targeting another person or group of people with repeated, unwanted words or action, hurting them emotionally or physically; and
WHEREAS, bullying occurs in neighborhoods, playgrounds, schools, and online; and
WHEREAS, national statistics detail bullying across all age groups, peaking in early childhood with 35% of elementary students experiencing in-person bullying, continuing to impact nearly 20% of middle and high school students on school grounds, and expanding online where lifetime cyberbullying has more than tripled since 2007 to reach 58.2% of teenagers; and
WHEREAS, targets of bullying are at increased risk for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement, and dropping out of school and students who are repeatedly bullied often fear such activities as riding the bus, going to school, interacting online, and attending community activities; and WHEREAS, children who bully are at greater risk of engaging in more serious violent behaviors; and
WHEREAS, Unity Day is a day when we can come together to send a visible message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion and provides bullying awareness and prevention resources for residents in El Cerrito, and throughout the Country, and research has shown that promoting and modeling these behaviors creates healthier communities for all people with fewer incidences of bullying; and
WHEREAS, the community is encouraged to join in wearing orange on Unity Day, Wednesday, October 21, 2026, as a visible show of support for kindness, inclusion, and bullying prevention. Children and staff in Recreation Department programs will participate in creative and meaningful activities that reinforce these values.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby proclaim October 21, 2026, as Unity Day in El Cerrito and encourages all schools, students, parents, recreation programs, religious institutions, businesses, and community organizations to engage in a variety of awareness and prevention activities designed to make our community safer for everyone.

Dated: October 6, 2026
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Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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Agenda Item No.6.F.

PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Date: September 15, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Park and Recreation Commission
Subject: Park and Recreation Commission Mid-Year Report

ACTION PROPOSED
Receive and file a mid-year report from the Park and Recreation Commission.

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

RECOMMENDATION
On July 22, 2026 the Park and Recreation Commission voted on the following recommendation to City Council:

Passed a motion to approve the 2026 Mid-Year Report to City Council as presented.

Moved/Seconded: Member Salinas/Vice Chair Kaczor. Ayes: Chair Dodge; Vice Chair Kaczor; Members Lamba and Salinas. Absent: Members Brody, Ferrara, and Perkins.

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

1. Community Outreach & Engagement

2. Parks and Recreation Resources & Funding

3. Master Plan and CIP Implementation & Prioritization
Attachment(s):

1. 2026 Park & Recreation Commission Mid-Year Report
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MID - YEAR
REPORT

PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
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TABLE OF

CONTENTS
Park & Recreation Commission — Mid-Report 2026
Funding Landscape, ACM Notes, Grants
4-7
Community Sentiment, Next Steps, Conclusion
14-15
Benchmarked Jurisdictions
8-12
Appendix
16-22
Executive Summary, Introduction, Background
1-3
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Park & Recreation Commission — Mid-Report 2026

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 We continue to build our understanding of the City's and residents' priorities, available funding sources and opportunities, and partnership models other local cities use.

Over the past 6 months, the Park and Recreation Commission:

Surveyed 30 people at the WorldOne Festival
Interviewed recreation leaders at 4 local cities
Welcomed two new commissioners to the PRC, and bid farewell to Commissioner Jack Rozier as he relocated out of El Cerrito Absorbed outputs from the 2025 National Community Survey, city budget process, and June election
We learned:

Securing funding for park and recreation CIP projects and maintenance remains a challenge
There are alternate models used in other cities that may be viable options for El Cerrito
Walking/Biking Trails and Open Space, Trees, Landscaping were the top priorities in the WorldOne Festival survey results The City is ready to take next steps to develop donation guidelines and standards and community project prioritization Per the National Community Survey, residents ranked Parks and Facility Maintenance as the third most important focus area Our next steps include:

Continued engagement with community groups
Active involvement in developing the City donation guidelines and standards
Working towards prioritizations and recommendations to share with City Council, potentially in our year-end report
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In early 2025, the El Cerrito Park and Recreation Commission created a subcommittee to focus on addressing funding gaps and opportunities. The subcommittee has pursued an understanding of:
2019 Park and Recreation Facilities Master Plan projects’ status and priority
Current community priorities via WorldOne Festival surveys, interviews with relevant community group members, and the National Community Surveys
The funding landscape and potential opportunities, given the City’s growing backlog of deferred park maintenance and lack of funds to more fully implement the Master Plan
Successful models from other local cities in leveraging community groups and volunteers
The Commission requests acknowledgement from City Council of the information reported, support for continued reporting, and engagement and feedback on any recommendations for project funding and support.

We hope this report will maintain a regular communication pipeline between the community partners and residents who strengthen El Cerrito’s parks and recreation, the Commission, and City Council.

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INTRODUCTION
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BACKGROUND
Count of Recommendation Type by Status
Complete/Partial Incomplete
0 20 40 60 80
Enhancements / New Projects
Immediate Work Priorities
Deficiencies
Early Wins
Policy / Program
5 70
12 7
5 32
26 15 6
Policy &
Planning Review
Expansion &
Enhancement
Analysis
Recommendations &
Prioritization
Financial
Evaluation
Master Plan
Inventory &
Assessment
Community
Outreach
Trends &
Demographics
Planning Process
The Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan, finalized in 2019, is reflective of City planning efforts dating back to the El Cerrito General Plan (1999, 2015), as well as the Structural Facilities Management Plan (2004), Ohlone Greenway Master Plan (2009) and the Climate Action Plan (2013), among others.

Park & Recreation Commission — Mid-Report 2026
22%
As of July 2026, significant opportunity remains to
generate momentum and deliver on community
priorities, with 22% of all approved projects
completed. Conversely, there is significant risk of
deferred maintenance liability, with 37% of
Immediate Work Priorities and 86% of Deficiencies
unaddressed.

Total Master Plan Status
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Funding activities and decisions during the first half of the year were robust.

The City ran its biennial budget process, resulting in a two-year financial plan, and revisited its Capital Improvement Projects list and plan. Economic headwinds remain a reality for El Cerrito along with many other cities. While the recreation budget and expected revenue remain at comparable levels to previous years, reductions in services and contractor support and events are being reduced, addressing deferred maintenance is a challenge, and ~$30 million in funding would be needed to deliver all projects on the Park and Recreation Facilities Master Plan.

An occasional source of funding is via donations from community groups (pickleball courts and the Arlington Tennis Center are examples). A pause was placed on community-funded projects while the CIP projects list was revisited and reprioritized, and after the release of the budget book, two community-funded projects are on the CIP list. Per the new budget: "The development of the City donation guidelines and standards and community project prioritization" are planned, and the PRC will be actively involved in developing these guidelines and will make a formal recommendation on them before they are finalized.

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FUNDING LANDSCAPE
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The PRC aims to develop a playbook to support community groups and residents with a resource for proposals, planning, and execution of cosponsored projects with the City of El Cerrito. The goals of this resource are both to help community groups and to help City staff by making all phases of a project as efficient and clear to all parties as possible.

Plans for developing City donation guidelines and standards and community project prioritization will kick off in late summer or early fall, so the PRC will ensure coordination with its staff liaison to avoid duplication of efforts and strive for both resources to complement each other.

Draft playbook outline
Case studies: Examples of both successful and challenging projects from community partners
Local benchmarks: What other local cities are successfully doing that El Cerrito could consider
Donation guidelines and standards: Inclusion or reference to this Cityproduced resource Volunteerism opportunities: Ongoing and repeat community group led volunteer opportunities, with links to resources to keep current Donations and fundraising: How to donate to the City and share funding ideas
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COMMUNITY GROUP

PLAYBOOK
For co-sponsored City projects
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Contact Name, Title:

Will Provost, Assistant to the City Manager, El Cerrito Overview of conversation:

A Commission member spoke with El Cerrito's Assistant to the City Manager about corporate sponsorship, personal donor pipelines, and how community groups should engage the city on funding requests, following a tour of a new modular housing project.

Funding Related Initiatives:

Privately-funded park projects – Castro Park's dedicated pickleball courts (~$50–100K) and the Arlington Park Tennis Center were both privately fundraised to expedite work already on the City's plan.

Large philanthropic gifts – The city has received restricted donations before (e.g., the Dorothy Rosenberg property), which came with strings limiting how the asset could be used or sold.

Corporate matching-gift mapping – City staff have already mapped Bay Area corporations with employee donation-matching programs (e.g., Google up to $12K), but haven't built the outreach or website to act on it. "Friends of" nonprofit model – Other groups (e.g., urban forestry) use a "Friends of" nonprofit structure to channel donations, though it adds an extra organizational layer.

Deferred maintenance rebranding – The city is exploring how to market its $40M deferred maintenance backlog as something donors would want to fund.

One thing El Cerrito could do now (if applicable):

Build a simple add-on to the existing City giving page, clearly-marketed donor pipeline (a webpage or process for designating gifts to specific causes) so residents and corporate matching programs have an obvious, low-friction way to give.

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CONVERSATION NOTES:

EL CERRITO ACM - FUNDING & PHILANTHROPY
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We have identified over 20 possible grant opportunities from Federal, State, Regional/Bay Area, and Private sources.

The complete table is in the Appendix and should be shared with the City’s Grant writer, and has been shared directly with Chris Jones to expedite the sharing.

Priority order is based on time to apply and relevance to the Recreation Department’s Work Plan.

Quick-glance priority order (next 6–12 months)
.

Program Type Due Date
SPP Round 5 State Fall 2026 (Date TBD)
Community Resilience
Centers — Strategic
Growth Council
State Sep 4, 2026
SF Bay Restoration
Authority Round 10 Regional Oct 5, 2026
Outdoor Recreation
Legacy Partnership
(ORLP)
Federal Nov 1, 2026
Route to Parks State 2027 cycle now open
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GRANT FUNDING
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Why We Benchmarked Other Jurisdictions
As El Cerrito explores ways to address park funding needs without relying on new taxes or parcel measures, our Commission set out to learn what alternative funding and partnership models other cities are using.

Jurisdiction Selection
We focused on nearby, comparably-sized cities with existing relationships or responsiveness to outreach: Belmont, Hercules, Millbrae, and San Rafael.

Contacts were identified through the MMANC professional conference and cold outreach; all four responded and made time to speak with us.

We also reached out to or researched several other jurisdictions but did not pursue them further: Berkeley (no response), San Pablo and Lafayette (limited focus on community groups, though both have notable funding mechanisms worth flagging — San Pablo's general-fund-supported community grant program, and Lafayette's established donation process/fund for park acquisitions), and Orinda, Moraga, and Pleasant Hill (no evidence of community group engagement on their websites). Richmond was also flagged as a strong candidate based on San Rafael's recommendation, but we did not have time to reach out before this report.

This benchmarking was limited to Bay Area cities of comparable size and did not include jurisdictions with substantially different funding structures, such as those relying on special districts.

Methodology
Commissioners Lauren Dodge and Jen Kaczor conducted this research between May and June 2026, primarily through virtual (Zoom) interviews with city staff.

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BENCHMARKED

JURISDICTIONS
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Name of Jurisdiction:

City of Belmont
Contact Name, Title:

Michael Moran, Recreation Supervisor
Overview of conversation:

A Commission member spoke with Belmont's Parks and Rec Director about funding strategies, volunteer programs, and commission dynamics.

Park Related Initiatives:

Health district grants – Belmont's local health district funds wellness initiatives and gives ~$5K/year for health-related programming.

Business sponsorships – Local businesses (and occasionally larger ones like Xfinity) sponsor events in exchange for tabling/visibility.

Park Boosters nonprofit – A local nonprofit runs summer concerts in city parks independently and donates proceeds back to the city.

Park-in-lieu fee – New commercial developments pay a fee toward parks (since 2019/2020) when they don't build their own park space.

Volunteer program – A standing online sign-up system funnels volunteers.

Key Learnings:

Funding requests tied to popular trends (like pickleball) can crowd out master-plan priorities, so Belmont leans on its master plan/use-fee study as the deciding tool for what gets built.

Regular, substantive reporting to the commission builds trust and keeps the commission useful to staff.

One thing El Cerrito could do now (if applicable):

Commission a use/amenity fee study to base future facility decisions on.

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CITY OF BELMONT
Successes and Opportunities
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Name of Jurisdiction:

City of Hercules
Contact Name, Title:

Christopher Roke, Parks & Rec Director
Overview of conversation or research:

The model the City follows focuses on leveraging community groups to reach a critical mass of ongoing support for City events. To receive benefits, groups must commit to and complete a minimum of 80 volunteer hours per year. The Park & Rec Director is the staff liaison to all groups, and he maintains contact with the boards of each. This arrangement enables the City to hold successful City-wide events almost fully staffed by volunteers, with minimal City staffing, thus keeping costs low. Examples of events include a community cleanup day, tree lighting, and egg hunt. Hercules runs a program called the Herculean Mile award which recognizes individuals for their exceptional contributions three times per year.

Park & Rec Related Initiatives:

The City also runs Adopt a Park / Trail volunteer initiatives It seeks to offer as many recreational opportunities as possible, allowing groups to petition for fee waivers to run events
Key Learnings:

After facing extreme financial difficulties, Hercules adjusted their model to enable low-cost delivery of large, popular events
One thing El Cerrito could do now (if applicable):

Investigate opportunities to coordinate volunteers from our community groups for key City events
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CITY OF HERCULES
Successes and Opportunities
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Name of Jurisdiction:

City of Millbrae
Contact Name, Title:

Hannah Moran, Recreation Director
Overview of conversation or research:

A Commission member spoke with Hannah, Millbrae's Recreation Director, about public-private funding strategies for deferred maintenance and how Millbrae's commission balances community requests against its work plan.

Park & Rec Related Initiatives:

Sponsorship package & bench/tree dedication programs – Indevelopment policies let donors fund specific items (benches, memorial trees) at full cost, paired with formal council approval for larger gifts.

Nonprofit fundraising partnership – Millbrae routed major fundraising through the Millbrae Community Foundation. Donors get tax write-offs.

Donor walls/tile walls – Recognition-based fundraising ties small-dollar contributions to visible beautification projects.

Work plan as gatekeeper – New project requests get weighed against the existing work plan/master plan before being accepted.

Key Learnings:

Smaller-dollar donations (under ~$1-2K) usually aren't worth the staff overhead unless routed through a standing nonprofit; bigger asks need a formal donation/sponsorship policy with City Council sign-off to avoid the appearance of "buying influence."
One thing El Cerrito could do now (if applicable):

Follow up about dedication program policy results and impact.

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CITY OF MILLBRAE
Successes and Opportunities
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Name of Jurisdiction:

City of San Rafael
Contact Name, Title:

Catherine Quffa,
Library and Recreation Director
Overview of conversation:

A Parks & Rec Commission member spoke with Catherine, San Rafael's Parks and Rec Director, to learn how a comparable city handles deferred maintenance, funding gaps, and community partnership for use in an upcoming Council Report.

Park Related Initiatives:

Bocce facility – Marin Bocce Federation funds and maintains a city bocce facility in exchange for public access.

Softball field – Girls Softball does routine maintenance for free use of the field.

Music venue partnership – A nearby business once maintained a park for event use, but it's been closed since the business folded.

Library & Community Center – A resident-led parcel tax passed at 52%, funding new park improvements too.

Key Learnings:

All community partnerships are legacy deals from the 70s–90s and hard to replicate now.

Richmond's rolling RFP model (tied to its master plan) is worth exploring.

One thing El Cerrito could do now (if applicable):

Contact Richmond's Economic Development Dept. (via the RFQ doc) Park & Recreation Commission — Mid-Report 2026

CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
Successes and Opportunities
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COMMUNITY SENTIMENT
In addition to ongoing engagement with community members and stakeholders, the Park & Recreation Commission conducted a community survey at the 2026 WorldOne 4th of July Festival and online to better understand community priorities for parks and recreation.

Respondents were asked to identify the park features they value most, rank park priorities, describe their favorite park features and activities, and share feedback about park maintenance. The survey received 30 responses.

The following priorities emerged from a synthesis of survey responses, with walking and biking trails appearing most frequently across respondents’ rankings, selections, and comments. The percentages below show the share of respondents whose answers reflected each priority.

Open Space, Trees,
Landscaping (73%)
Clean Bathrooms and
Park Maintenance (60%)
Walking/ Biking
Trails (83%)
Gathering Areas
(60%)
Play Structures and
Safe Play (57%)
Sports Facilities
(50%)
14 Open-ended responses highlighted appreciation for clean, wellmaintained parks; trees, shade, native habitat and open space; playgrounds, trails, sports courts and fields, picnic seating and dog-park amenities. They also raised concerns about weeds, overflowing trash, bathroom cleanliness and supplies, maintenance at Arlington Park, and fencing at Bruce King Dog Park.

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Our continued work in public-private partnerships will include:

CONTINUE - Clarifying how Master Plan alignment, review, and input typically work
NEW - Contributing to the development to the City donation guidelines & standards, and community project prioritization
COMPLETE - Studying how other jurisdictions structure public-private partnerships
CONTINUE - Researching tools and models that support communityled projects CONTINUE - Deepening relationships to better understand community goals and capacity
El Cerrito has a highly engaged community ready to support parks improvements.

By focusing on learning, listening, and building shared understanding, the Commission aims to create a strong foundation for future collaboration and public/private partnership.

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2022 & 2025 El Cerrito National Community Surveys
The El Cerrito 2022 National Community Survey revealed the importance that its residents place on parks and open spaces. Responding to the prompt: “Tell us how much of a priority, if at all, the City should place on each of the following aspects of the community in the next two years,” Parks came in first place at 90%, ahead of public safety in second, and Open Space & Trails came in at third with 84%.

In the 2025 survey, the categories were slightly adjusted and Parks and Facility Maintenance came in 3rd with 81% after Fire Safety and City Budget, Tree Maintenance and Tree Planting came in 6th with 71%, and Open Space & Trail Maintenance in 9th with 65%.

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CONCLUSION
The Park and Recreation Commission recognizes the ongoing financial and staffing constraints faced by the City. In response, we are committed to partnering closely with City leadership to help facilitate progress while minimizing additional demands on City resources.

To ensure continued transparency and momentum, the Commission will provide its next progress report in six months, maintaining a twice-annual reporting cycle. As our work continues, we anticipate bringing forward specific recommendations informed by the patterns and needs we have observed through this year’s review.

We welcome continued dialogue with the City Council to further explore our findings, clarify priorities, and determine appropriate next steps. We look forward to working collaboratively to support the long-term health, sustainability, and accessibility of our parks and recreation system.

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APPENDIX
Grants Deadlines Eligible
work
Match
req
Funding
Source Amount
Federal
🚩 Outdoor
Recreation
Legacy
Partnership
(ORLP)
Next NOFO
TBD (likely
~Nov 1, 2026);
info sessions
Jul–Oct 2026
Acquisition/d
evelopment/r
enovation of
parks & rec
space in
underserved
urban areas
(fields,
playgrounds,
trails, rec
centers)
Yes – 50%
Federal
(NPS/LWCF
via CA
OGALS)
$300K–
$15M
USDA Forest
Service Urban
& Community
Forestry (via

CAL FIRE)
No relevant
regional cycle
currently
open —
monitor
Tree planting,
urban forest
management,
education/wo
rkforce,
small-parcel
greening
acquisition
75/25
(waivable for
disadvantag
ed
communities
)
Federal
(USDA via

CAL FIRE)
$150K–
$1.5M
(when
active)
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Grants Deadlines Eligible work Match
req
Funding
Source Amount
State
🚩 Statewide
Park
Development
& Community
Revitalization
Program (SPP)
Round 5
Public
comment May
26–Jun 26,
2026; guide
summer 2026;
applications
fall 2026.

App Date TBD
New park creation
or expansion/
renovation in
underserved
communities
(fields, courts,
play areas, paths).

One park, one
application. Max
per application is
$8.5M
No
State (CA
State
Parks/OGAL
S, Prop 4)
$188.5M
statewide;
prior
rounds
funded
multimillion $
per project
Community
Resilience
Centers —
Strategic
Growth Council
Planning grants
due Sept. 4,
2026;
implementatio
n grants due
Sept. 25, 2026.

Support planning
activities to
prepare
communities to
implement
Community
Resilience
Centers.

Ideas include
building plans
and studies,
fiscal analyses
and studies, staff
training.

No
State
(Strategic
Growth
Council)
Planning
grants
$100K–
$500K;
implementa
tion grants
$1M–$10M
Urban
Greening
Grant Program
Step 1
concepts May
4–Jun 4,
2026; Step 2
full proposals
Jul 2026
Tree planting,
park
creation/enhance
ment, green
streets/alleys,
bike/ped paths;
heat mitigation
No
State
(CNRA/Strat
egic Growth
Council,
Prop 4)
~$46.1M
available
Round 1;
awards
~$200K–
$5M
Environmental
Enhancement
& Mitigation
(EEM)
Funds
redirected;
reassess later
in 2026
Urban forestry,
resource lands
acquisition/enhan
cement
No
State
(CNRA/CTC)
~$500K–
$750K
(historical)
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Grants Deadlines Eligible
work
Match
req
Funding
Source Amount
WCB Land
Acquisition
Program
Continuous
(apply via
WCB Project
Portal)
Land/water
acquisition
for wildlife
habitat +
compatible
recreation;
"old school
site" would
need habitat
value
None
State
(Wildlife
Conservatio
n Board)
Portal lists
$100M
total (vs.
prior $10M
figure —
confirm)
WCB Public
Access
Program
Continuous,
no LOI
required
Wildlifeoriented
recreation &
education
access (trails,
fishing/wildlif
e viewing) —
not ballfields
None
State
(Wildlife
Conservatio
n Board)
$3M total
available
Habitat
Conservation
Fund (HCF)
Next due date
~2026/27
Nature
interpretation
, habitat,
trails
(acquisition
or
development/
restoration)
Yes – 1:1
State (CA
State
Parks/OGAL
S)
~$2M/year
statewide
Recreational
Trails Program
(RTP) — nonmotorized
Est. 2026
deadline —
confirm
motorized vs.
nonmotorized
track
Trail
development,
maintenance,
acquisition,
rehab
Yes – min
12%
State/Feder
al (CA State
Parks, BIL
funds)
No stated
min/max
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Grants Deadlines Eligible
work
Match
req
Funding
Source Amount
Arts in
California
Parks
(Implementati
on Grants
only)
LOI passed
(Mar 13,
2026); full
app due Jun
26, 2026 —
final pilot
cycle
Art/culture
programming
& installations
in parks, free
& open to
public -
Native
California
Tribes
Preferred,
not required
State (Parks
California/C
A Arts
Council)
~$2.5M
total cycle
🚩 Route to
Parks
2026 awards
already made;
2027 cycle
open now
Transportatio
n/access
programming
to state parks
(not capital)
No
State (Parks
California)
Avg.
~$25K–
$33.8K per
grant
🚩 Active
Transportation
Program (ATP)
Cycle 8
Nominally
due Jun 22,
2026 — verify
if passed
Bike/ped
infrastructure
, Safe Routes
to School,
trails
connecting to
parks
Statewide:
scored; MTC
regional:
~11.47%
(waivable)
State/Regio
nal
(CTC/MTC)
~$310M
statewide +
~$53M
MTC
regional
Youth
Community
Access Grant
Program —
CNRA
Draft
guidelines
open for
comment July
1–Aug. 14; final
guidelines and
concept
solicitation
released Sept.
2026
Youth
recreation
access,
outdoor
education,
field trips,
nature
connection.

No
State —
CNRA /
Proposition
64 YEPEITA.
$15M for
Round 4
Outdoor
Equity Grants
Program
Unfunded/un
known next
round —
monitor only
Programming
connecting
underserved
residents to
parks (not
capital)
No
State (CA
State Parks)
N/A
currently
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Grants Deadlines Eligible
work
Match
req
Funding
Source Amount
Regional/Bay Area
Measure WW
Local Grant
Program
Likely fully
disbursed for
El Cerrito —
verify balance
with EBRPD
Local park/rec
capital
projects
Leverage
encouraged
Regional
(East Bay
Regional
Park
District)
Per-capita
allocation
(largely
spent)
EBRPD
Community
Engagement
Grant Pilot
LOIs were due
Jan 29, 2026
Community
engagement
(for CBOs, not
cities directly)
N/A
Regional
(EBRPD)
Up to
$20,000
San Francisco
Bay
Restoration
Authority
(Measure AA)
Next RFP
(Round 10)
expected ~Jul
2026
Shoreline
restoration,
flood
protection,
shoreline
public
access/recrea
tion
Leverage
favored
Regional (SF
Bay
Restoration
Authority)
~$25M/yea
r regionwide;
grants
$300K–
multimillion
BAAQMD
Community
Grants (James
Cary Smith
program)
Last cycle
closed Jan 7,
2025 —
monitor next
cycle
Communityled air
quality/greeni
ng projects in
disadvantage
d
communities
Not
specified
Regional
(Bay Area
Air Quality
Mgmt.

District)
Varies
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Grants Deadlines Eligible
work
Matching
req
Funding
Source Amount
Foundation/Private
🚩 PG&E
Foundation —
Nature
Positive
Innovation
Grant
Open — due
Jul 3, 2026
Environmenta
l stewardship:
air quality,
land & water
(any project
stage)
None
Private
(PG&E Corp.

Foundation)
Five $100K
regional
grants
($500K
total); one
per Bay
Area region
PG&E
Resilience
Hubs Grant
Program
Runs in cycles
— monitor
next round
Planning/desi
gn for
community
resilience
hubs (cooling
centers,
backup
power)
Not
specified
Private
(PG&E)
$25K–
$100K
tiers
U.S. Soccer
Foundation —
Safe Places to
Play
Ongoing, 3
cycles/year
Field
design/constr
uction: turf,
lighting,
irrigation,
surfacing,
mini-pitches
Yes – ~50%
secured at
application
Private (U.S.

Soccer
Foundation)
Turf ~10%
of quote;
lighting
$25K–
$50K;
irrigation
up to $15K;
Sport
Court up to
$30K

MLB-MLBPA
Youth
Development
Foundation
Open yearround; LOI to
decision up to
6 months
Capital
projects: field
building/reno
vation,
lighting;
baseball/soft
ball programs
& equipment
Yes – 50%
secured
(capital
projects)
Private
(MLBMLBPA)
No set
range;
equipment
grants up
to $5K
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El Cerrito
Garden
Club
Wildcat 4H
Club
Sundar Shadi
Holiday
Display
El Cerrito
Community
Foundation
El Cerrito /
Richmond Annex
Walk & Roll
ECCF
Eastshore
Alliance
Futbol Club
East Bay
Pickleball
Association
El Cerrito
Tennis Club
El Cerrito
Youth
Baseball
Trail
Trekkers
The creation of the 2019 Master Plan included significant input from the community. Due to its age, we have sought to understand the current landscape, to supplement the perspective provided in the Plan. Over the past several months, the Park & Recreation Commission has conducted broad outreach and research to understand community priorities, project readiness, and partnership opportunities. Commissioners engaged eight local groups, including youth sports organizations, stewardship groups, civic clubs, and longstanding community institutions.

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COMMUNITY GROUP

ENGAGEMENT
Successes and Opportunities - from 2025 report
Across all groups, we heard a consistent message: residents are ready to partner with the City. Many are actively fundraising, developing design concepts, coordinating volunteers, consulting with professional experts, and exploring grants aligned with the Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan.

Recent community-funded improvements at the Arlington Tennis Center and Castro Park pickleball courts show what is possible when community capacity aligns with City processes.
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 6.G.

Date: October 6, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director, Public Works Department; Paul Keith, Chief of Police, El Cerrito Police Department
Subject: Resolution Approving Amendment to Agreement with Tecknica Auto, Inc. for Repair Services to Change Compensation to an Amount Not-ToExceed $80,000.

ACTION PROPOSED
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend an agreement with Tecknica Auto, Inc. for the provision of repair services, until July 31, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $80,000 over the term of the agreement.

BACKGROUND
The City of El Cerrito maintains a varied fleet of vehicles for use in public works, fire protection, police services, recreation, community development, and City administration.

All of these vehicles require regular preventative maintenance and many require unexpected repairs. The City of El Cerrito uses a variety of repair shops for fleet maintenance and repair. Tecknica Auto, Inc. has repaired City-owned vehicles since February 2025. Staff have identified Tecknica Auto, Inc. as a preferred repair shop based on its location, affordability, responsiveness, and quality. On August 24, 2026, City staff executed a General Services Agreement with Tecknica Auto for automotive repair and maintenance services through July 31, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $30,000.

In Fiscal Year 2025-26, the City of El Cerrito spent $47,021.93 on repair services from Tecknica Auto, Inc. Additionally, over the last two years, the City has spent an average of approximately $21,000 per year on maintenance and repair services from Plaza Auto Service, Inc., which can no longer provide the services needed due to changes in its operations.

The City's financial policy requires a contract for services from professional service vendors and City Council approval for expenditures in excess of $45,000.

ANALYSIS
In the current fiscal year, staff expect to spend no more than $80,000 on general fleet repair and maintenance services at a non-specialized automotive repair shop, like Tecknica Auto, Inc. Staff evaluated automobile repair shops in the El Cerrito area and determined that Tecknica Auto, Inc. has competitively priced services as well as a demonstrated track record of reliability, fast service, and quick turnarounds.

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Agenda Item No. 6.G.

Tecknica Auto, Inc. is located in geographical proximity to the El Cerrito Corporation Yard, Police Department, Recreation Center, and Fire Department, reducing the need for long trips to and from repair shops.

On August 24, 2026, City staff executed a General Services Agreement with Tecknica Auto for automotive repair and maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $30,000, with the term of the agreement effective through July 31, 2027. The proposed action would increase the compensation amount of the agreement by $50,000, to a new total amount not to exceed $80,000.

During the current fiscal year, staff intend to initiate a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to allow other automotive shops to submit proposals to establish a longer-term solution to the City's maintenance needs. Staff would return to council at the conclusion of the RFP process with any new contract recommendations.

Staff recommends approving the attached resolution which would allow Tecknica Auto, Inc. to continue repairing and maintaining City vehicles in an amount not to exceed $80,000.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
• Community Safety by recognizing the importance of a well maintained fleet of vehicles, ensuring that they are available to respond to community emergencies and other needs. Tecknica Auto, Inc. has a proven track record of quality repairs and quick turnarounds, reducing vehicle downtime; and
• Environmental Sustainability by recognizing the increased environmental toll of long drives to repair centers, often necessitating two vehicles to ferry staff back and forth. This agreement would allow staff to use a repair shop adjacent to El Cerrito, cutting down on miles driven.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This proposed action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). No further environmental review is needed to execute contracts.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Funding for this agreement is included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28 Biennial Budgets within the operating budgets of City Departments. The source of this funding is the General Fund.

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

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Agenda Item No. 6.G.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Existing Agreement
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RESOLUTION 2026-XX

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

THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH TECKNICA AUTO, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF REPAIR SERVICES UNTIL JULY 31, 2027, TO CHANGE THE COMPENSATION TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000 OVER THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT.

WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito maintains a fleet of vehicles; and WHEREAS, the vehicle fleet requires regular preventative maintenance as well as unplanned repairs; and
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2026 the City of El Cerrito entered into a General Services Agreement with Tecknica Auto, Inc. for automotive repair and maintenance services through July 31, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $30,000; and

WHEREAS, in Fiscal Year 2025-2026, the City spent $47,021.93 on repair services from Tecknica Auto, Inc. and anticipates needing additional auto repair services from Tecknica Auto, Inc. prior to the Agreement’s expiration; and WHEREAS, the Tecknica Auto, Inc. has proved to be a reliable nearby automobile mechanic with rapid availability and a quick repair turnaround time; and WHEREAS, Tecknica Auto Inc. has provided affordable rates, as determined by staff; and
WHEREAS, the funding of $80,000 for maintenance and repair services was included in each of the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28 General Fund Budgets for the Public Works, Police, Fire, Recreation, and Community Development Departments; and
WHEREAS, during the current fiscal year, staff intend to initiate a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to allow other automotive shops to submit proposals to establish a longer-term solution to the City’s maintenance needs and would return to the City Council at the conclusion of the RFP process with any new contract recommendations; and
WHEREAS, funding for the additional compensation amount for this agreement is included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28 Biennial Budgets within the operating budgets of City Departments and is sourced from the General Fund.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that it hereby authorizes the City Manager to amend the existing agreement with Tecknica Auto, Inc. for the provision of repair services through July 31, 2027 to change the compensation to a not-to-exceed amount of $80,000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that it exempts this agreement from competitive bidding.

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

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I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on October 6, 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 .
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Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Gabe Quinto, Mayor
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GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF EL CERRITO AND

TECKNICA AUTO, INCORPORATED
This agreement for General Services (“Agreement”) is entered into on August 24, 2026 (the “Effective Date”) between the CITY OF EL CERRITO, a municipal corporation, with offices located at 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, California (“City”) and Tecknica Auto, Incorporated (“Contractor”) (together sometimes referred to as the “Parties”).

Section 1. SERVICES.

In accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Contractor agrees to perform all services described in the Scope of Services, attached as Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein. In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and Exhibit A, this Agreement shall prevail.

1.1 Term of Services. This Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and shall end July 31, 2027, unless the term of the Agreement is otherwise terminated or modified, as provided for herein. If the performance of the Scope of Services extends beyond the three (3) year term of this Agreement, without the annual extensions, then the term of this Agreement shall be extended solely for and until completion of the Scope of Services.

1.2 Standard of Performance. Contractor shall diligently perform all services required in connection with this Agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent practitioner of the profession in which Contractor is engaged in the geographical area in which Contractor practices its profession.

1.3 Assignment of Personnel. Contractor shall assign only competent personnel to perform services in connection with this Agreement.

1.4 Termination. City may cancel this Agreement at any time and without cause upon written notification to Contractor. In the event of termination, Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for services satisfactorily completed as of the date of written notice of termination; City, however, may condition payment of such compensation upon Contractor delivering to City documents and records identified in Section 10.1 of this Agreement.

Section 2. COMPENSATION.

City hereby agrees to pay Contractor for the Scope of Services, whether by fixed price, hourly rates subject to a fixed rate schedule, pursuant to the fee schedule attached as Exhibit B, which is incorporated herein.

Total compensation for work performed under this Agreement, NOT TO EXCEED Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) from July 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027. The Annual Contract amounts beyond July 31, 2027 are contingent upon future city budgets and are subject to City Council approval of annual appropriations.

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2.1 Invoices. Contractor shall submit invoices after the completion of each task preformed, based on the cost for services performed and reimbursable costs incurred prior to the invoice date. Contractor shall have ninety (90) days after the completion of work to invoice City for all amounts due and outstanding under each governed by this Agreement. In the event Contractor fails to invoice City for all amounts due within such ninety (90) day period, Contractor shall waive its right to collect payment from City.

2.2 Payment. City shall make monthly payments, based on invoices received, for services satisfactorily performed, and for authorized reimbursable costs incurred.

2.3 Reimbursable Expenses. No expenses, costs, or liabilities of Contractor shall be reimbursable unless the obligation and manner of reimbursement is expressly set forth in the scope of services (Exhibit A) and in the fee schedule (Exhibit B).

2.4 Payment of Taxes. Contractor is solely responsible for the payment of employment taxes incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal or state taxes.

Section 3. CHANGES AND EXTRA SERVICES.

3.1 Provided that City gives reasonable advance notice to Contractor, City may propose in writing changes to Contractor’s work within the Scope of Services described. If Contractor is of the opinion that any proposed change causes an increase or decrease in the cost, or a change in the schedule for performance, of the services, Contractor shall notify City in writing of that fact within five (5) days after receipt of written proposal for changes. Contractor may also initiate such notification, upon identifying a condition which may change the Scope of Services as agreed at the time of execution of this Agreement covering such Scope of Services. When and if City and Contractor reach agreement on any such proposed change and its effect on the cost and time for performance, they shall confirm such agreement in writing as an amendment to this Agreement. In the event the Parties cannot reach agreement as to the proposed change, at the City’s sole discretion, Contractor shall perform such work and will be paid for labor, materials, equipment rental, etc., actually used to perform the work.

3.2 City shall not be liable for payment of any changes under Section 3.1, nor shall Contractor be obligated to perform any such changes, except upon such written amendment or supplement; provided that if, upon City’s written request, Contractor begins work in accordance with a proposed change, City shall be liable to Contractor for the amounts due with respect to Contractor’s work pursuant to such change, unless and until City notifies Contractor to stop work on such change.

Section 4. PROJECT SITE.

Contractor shall perform the Services in such a manner as to cause a minimum of interference with City’s operations and the operations of other contractors at each Project site and to protect all persons and property thereon from damage or injury. Upon completion of the Services at a Project site, Contractor Docusign Envelope ID: 489A9C35-A7A1-8923-80C9-D0EFDD65C3F6 Agenda Packet Page 57 of 89
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Section 5. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.

Before beginning any work under this Agreement, Contractor, at its own cost and expense, shall procure the types and amounts of insurance listed below for the period covered by the Agreement.

5.1 Workers’ Compensation. If Contractor employs any person, Contractor shall maintain Statutory Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance for any and all persons employed directly or indirectly by Contractor with limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident.

5.2 Commercial General and Automobile Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain commercial general and automobile liability insurance for the term of this Agreement in an amount not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence, combined single limit coverage for risks associated with the work contemplated by this Agreement. Such coverage shall include but shall not be limited to, protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and damage to property resulting from activities contemplated under this Agreement, including the use of owned and non-owned automobiles. The City shall be named as an additional insured and insurance shall provide primary coverage with respect to the City by written endorsement to the policy.

5.3 General Liability/Umbrella Insurance. The coverage amounts set forth above may be met by a combination of underlying and umbrella policies so long as in combination the limits equal or exceed those stated.

5.4 Professional Liability Insurance. (Required for all Licensed Contractors performing design work) Contractor shall maintain professional liability insurance for licensed professionals performing work in connection with this Agreement in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) covering the licensed professionals’ errors and omissions. Any deductible or self-insured retention shall not exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) per claim.

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5.5 All Policies Requirements.

5.5.1 Verification of Coverage. Prior to beginning any work under this Agreement, Contractor shall, at the sole option of the City, provide City with (1) certified Certification of Insurance that demonstrates compliance with all applicable insurance provisions contained herein; and (2) upon request by the City, complete certified copies of all policies and/or complete certified copies of all endorsements that demonstrate compliance with this Section 5.

5.5.2 Notice of Reduction in or Cancellation of Coverage. A certified endorsement must be attached to all insurance obtained in accordance with this Agreement stating that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, or reduced in coverage or in limits, except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.

5.6 Waiver of Subrogation. Contractor agrees to waive subrogation which any insurer of Contractor may acquire from Contractor by virtue of the payment of any loss. Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to effect this waiver of subrogation. The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of City for all work performed by Contractor, its employees, agents and subcontractors.

Section 6. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES.

6.1 Contractor shall to the fullest extent allowed by law, with respect to all services performed in connection with this Agreement, indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its officials, commissioners, officers, employees, agents and volunteers from and against any and all claims that arise out of, pertain to or relate to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the Contractor.

Contractor will bear all losses, costs, damages, expense and liability of every kind, nature and description that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to such Claims, whether directly or indirectly (“Liabilities”). Such obligations to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the City shall not apply to the extent that such Liabilities are caused by the sole negligence, active negligence, or willful misconduct of the City.

Section 7. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR.

At all times during the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. Contractor shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent.

Section 8. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.

8.1 Governing Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement.

8.2 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Contractor and any subcontractors shall comply with all laws applicable to the performance of the work in connection with this Agreement.

8.3 Licenses and Permits. Contractor represents and warrants to City that Contractor and its employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required to practice their respective professions.

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8.4 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. In compliance with federal, state and local laws, Contractor shall not discriminate, on the basis of a person’s race, religion, color, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap or disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation, against any employee, applicant for employment, subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract, or participant in, recipient of, or applicant for any services or programs provided by Contractor under this Agreement.

8.5 Work Requiring Payment of Prevailing Wages. In accordance with California Labor Code Section 1771, not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character in the locality in which the Work is to be performed, and not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for holiday and overtime work fixed as provided in the California Labor Code must be paid to all workers engaged in performing the Work. Copies of such prevailing rate of per diem wages can be found at the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) website at www.dir.ca.gov.

All contractors and subcontractors who bid or work on a public works project over amounts specified under California Labor Code Section 1725.5(f) must register and pay an annual fee to the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to California Labor Code section 1725.5. Contractor agrees, in accordance with Section 1771.1 of the California Labor Code, that contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. Contractor agrees, in accordance with Section 1771.4 of the California Labor Code, this Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

Section 9. MODIFICATION.

9.1 Amendments. The Parties may amend this Agreement only by a writing signed by all the Parties.

9.2 Assignment. Contractor may not assign this Agreement or any interest therein without the prior written approval of the City.

9.3 Subcontracting. Contractor shall not subcontract any portion of the performance contemplated and provided for herein without prior written approval of the City. Where written approval is granted by the City, Contractor shall supervise all work subcontracted by Contractor in performing the Services; shall be responsible for all work performed by a subcontractor as if Contractor itself had performed such work; the subcontracting of any work to subcontractors shall not relieve Contractor from any of its obligations under this Agreement with respect to the Services; and Contractor is obligated to ensure that any and all subcontractors performing any Services shall be fully insured in all respects and to the same extent as set forth under Section 5, to City’s satisfaction.

9.4 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and all provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between City and Contractor shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

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Section 10. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.

10.1 Records Created as Part of Contractor’s Performance. All reports, data, maps, models, charts, studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda, plans, studies, specifications, records, files, or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any other form, that Contractor prepares or obtains in accordance with this Agreement and that relate to the matters covered under the terms of this Agreement shall be the property of the City.

10.2 Contractor’s Books and Records. Contractor shall maintain any and all records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services or expenditures and disbursements charged to the City under this Agreement for a minimum of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to the Contractor to this Agreement.

10.3 Confidential Information and Disclosure. During the term of this Agreement, either party (the “Disclosing Party”) may disclose confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (the “Information”), to the other party (the “Receiving Party”). The Receiving Party shall hold the Disclosing Party’s Information in confidence and shall take all reasonable steps to prevent any unauthorized possession, use, copying, transfer or disclosure of such Information. Contractor understands that City is a public entity and is subject to the laws that may compel it to disclose information about Contractor’s business.

Section 11. WARRANTY.

11.1 In addition to any and all warranties provided or implied by law or public policy, Contractor warrants that all Services (including but not limited to all equipment and materials supplied in connection therewith) shall be free from defects in design and workmanship, and that Contractor shall perform all Services in accordance with all applicable engineering, construction and other codes and standards, and with the degree of high professional skill normally exercised by or expected from recognized professional firms engaged in the practice of supplying services of a nature similar to the Services in question.

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11.2 Contractor hereby assigns to City all additional warranties, extended warranties, or benefits like warranties, such as insurance, provided by or reasonably obtainable from suppliers of equipment and material used in the Services.

Section 12. HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS.

The Contractor shall establish, maintain, and enforce safe work practices, and implement an accident/incident prevention program intended to ensure safe and healthful operations under their direction. The program shall include all requisite components of such a program under Federal, State and local regulations and shall comply with all City site programs.

12.1 Contractor will be responsible for acquiring job hazard assessments as necessary to safely perform all duties of each Project and provide a copy to City upon request.

12.2 Contractor will be responsible for providing all employee health and safety training and personal protective equipment in accordance with potential hazards that may be encountered in performance of Project and provide copies of the certified training records upon request by City. Contractor shall be responsible for proper maintenance and/or disposal of their personal protective equipment and material handling equipment.

12.3 Contractor is responsible for ensuring that its lower-tier subcontractors are aware of and will comply with the requirements set forth herein.

12.4 City, or their representatives, shall periodically monitor the safety performance of the Contractor working on the Project. All Contractors and their subcontractors shall be required to comply with the safety and health obligations as established in the Agreement. Non-compliance with safety, health, or fire requirements may result in cessation of work activities, until items in non-compliance are corrected. It is also expressly acknowledged, understood and agreed that no payment shall be due from City to Contractor under this Agreement at any time when, or for any Services performed when, Contractor is not in full compliance with this Section 12.

12.5 Contractor shall immediately report any injuries to the City site safety representative. Additionally, the Contractor shall investigate and submit to the City site safety representative copies of all written accident reports, and coordinate with City if further investigation is requested.

12.6 Contractor shall take all reasonable steps and precautions to protect the health of their employees and other site personnel with regard to their Scope of Services. Contractor shall conduct occupational health monitoring and/or sampling to determine levels of exposure of its employees to hazardous or toxic substances or environmental conditions. Copies of any sampling results will be forwarded to the City site safety representative upon request.

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12.7 Contractor shall develop a plan to properly handle and dispose of all hazardous wastes they generate within the Scope of Services.

12.8 Contractor shall advise its employees and subcontractors that any employee, who jeopardizes his/her safety and health, or the safety and health of others, may be subject to actions including removal from Project.

12.9 Contractor shall, at the sole option of the City develop and provide to the City a Hazardous Material Spill Response Plan that includes provisions for spill containment and clean-up, emergency contact information including regulatory agencies and spill sampling and analysis procedures. Hazardous Materials to include diesel fuel used for trucks owned or leased by the Contractor.

Section 13. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.

13.1 Attorneys’ Fees. If a Party to this Agreement brings any action, including an action for declaratory relief, to enforce or interpret the provision of this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees in addition to any other relief to which that Party may be entitled. The court may set such fees in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose.

13.2 Venue. In the event that either Party brings any action against the other under this Agreement, the Parties agree that trial of such action shall be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Contra Costa or in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

13.3 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this Agreement is invalid, void, or unenforceable, the provisions of this Agreement not so adjudged shall remain in full force and effect.

13.4 No Implied Waiver of Breach. The waiver of any breach of a specific provision of this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other breach of that term or any other term of this Agreement.

13.5 Contract Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by the City Manager or his designee, who shall act as the City’s representative. All correspondence shall be directed to or through the representative.

13.6 Notices. Any written notice to Contractor shall be sent to:

Tecknica Auto, Incorporated
Attn: [Insert Owner/Authorized Representative Name], Owner 10793 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:

Ryan Karr, Operation & Maintenance Supervisor
7550 Schmidt Lane
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13.7 Professional Seal. Where applicable in the determination of the City, the first page of a technical report, first page of design specifications, and each page of construction drawings shall be stamped/sealed and signed by the licensed professional responsible for the report/design preparation.

13.8 Integration; Incorporation. This Agreement, including all the exhibits attached hereto, represents the entire and integrated agreement between City and Contractor and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral. All exhibits attached hereto are incorporated by reference herein.

13.9 Alternative Dispute Resolution. If any dispute arises between the Parties that cannot be settled after engaging in good faith negotiations, City and Contractor agree to resolve the dispute in accordance with the following:

Each Party will designate a senior management or executive level representative to negotiate the dispute.

Through good faith negotiations, the representatives will attempt to resolve the dispute by any means within their authority. If dispute remains unresolved after fifteen (15) days of good faith negotiations, the Parties shall attempt to resolve the disagreement by mediation through a disinterested third person as mediator selected by both Parties. Mediation will begin within thirty (30) days of the selection of this disinterested third party, and will end fifteen (15) days after commencement. The Parties shall equally bear the costs of any third party in any alternative dispute resolution process. The alternative dispute resolution process is a material condition to this Agreement and must be exhausted as an administrative remedy prior to either Party initiating legal action. This alternative dispute resolution process is not intended to nor shall be construed to change the time periods for filing a claim or action specified by Government Code § 900, et. seq.

13.10 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one agreement.

The Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date signed by the City.

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Date: ____________________ Date: ______________________ ______________________ ____________________________
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EXHIBIT A
Technical Specifications

1. Overview
Contractor shall provide vehicle maintenance and repair services for the City-owned vehicles as listed in Attachment 2A, which may be amended from time to time. Contractor shall perform general and preventative maintenance (PM), routine repair, and emergency repair services, including tracking, scheduling, performing and following up on all regular preventative maintenance work and routine and major repairs. Contractor will furnish all tools, equipment, workshop facilities, mobile services, transportation, labor, parts, and materials to perform such maintenance services as specified in these Technical Specifications. Work shall occur at the Contractor’s maintenance facility, or at other designated locations such as the Recycling + Environmental Resource Center, Corporation Yard, other City facility, or in the field as needed. All work shall be performed during business hours, Monday through Friday, 7 am – 5 pm, unless a different time is agreed upon with the City Representative. The City’s preference is for the Contractor to have the ability to perform all required services. However, work may be subcontracted.

When subcontractors are used, the Contractor is responsible for the performance of the work, including but not limited to, billing, reporting, scheduling, delivery, work quality and warranty.

Contractor shall maintain City Vehicles included in this Agreement in an operable and safe condition and to the highest professional standards, in accordance with all manufacturers’ servicing recommendations necessary to maintain the full benefit of the fleet and all associated manufacturers’ warranties, and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. All work performed or equipment and parts supplied by the Contractor shall be subject to inspection and approval of the City Representative(s). Failure to pass inspection on any maintenance, repair, or service item shall result in non-payment for that item until such time that the Contractor can present the item to the City in an acceptable form.

Furthermore, the Contractor shall provide vehicle inspections and services as specified for all vehicles over the course of the contract, repair of all reported vehicle problems, vehicle components with like or better components, maintenance and submittal of monthly reports of all work performed, and proper disposal of all materials. The Contractor shall also assist the City in preparing and submitting warranty claims, and support as needed for systems, equipment, or proposed fleet upgrades.

2. Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Routine Repair Services Contractor shall perform routine maintenance and repair services that include, but are not limited to, work on brakes, suspension, heat/air conditioning systems, electrical systems, minor engine repair, and other repairs normal and customary for routine maintenance of a commercial fleet. Contractor shall complete a City-approved PM checklist to be included with the invoice submitted to the City for every vehicle serviced. The Contractor should include observations and explanations for any further needed repairs.

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2.A. Semi-Annual Service (Bundle A). The Contractor shall provide the following PM Services on City Vehicles in Bundle A every 6 months, unless more frequent service is required by warranties, operating manuals, or is stipulated elsewhere in this Agreement.

1. Check operation of safety equipment: horn and seat belts.

2. Check operation of the parking brake.

3. Check operation of the transmission and check the fluid level. Fill with the specified transmission fluid if needed, as suggested by the manufacturer.

4. Check the steering operation. Check the power steering fluid level and fill as needed.

5. Visually check for coolant leaks in the radiator or hoses. Tighten hose clamps as needed. Check the coolant level in the reservoir and fill as needed.

6. Check operation of brakes and/or air brake system, and fluid levels, fill as needed. Visually inspect the calipers, wheel cylinders, rotors, drums, and brake lining as recommended by manufacturer for the vehicle class being serviced. Clean as needed. Record the approximate front and rear remaining lining wear in mileage terms (5K + or 10K +). Brakes should be replaced if less than an estimated 5,000 miles remains in brake-lining life.

7. Drain and replace engine oil. Replace oil filter.

8. Inspect tire wear, tread depth and air pressure, fill if needed.

9. Inspect condition of wheels, lug nuts, and studs.

10. Lubricate and inspect suspension system.

11. Visually inspect the shocks for leaks.

2.B. Annual Service (All Bundles). The Contractor shall provide the following PM Services on all City Vehicles within the applicable Vehicle Bundle(s) every 12 months or 5,000 miles:

1. Inspect the exterior of the vehicle for damage, check the windows/mirror for cracks or dings, and check that the license plates are secured on the front and rear.

2. Check operation of all directional signals and lights. This will include interior and exterior lights.

3. Visually check operation of all instruments and gauges.

4. Check operation of heat/defroster and air conditioner. Visually check all interior knobs and handles (doors, locks, dash panel).

5. Check operation of safety equipment: horn and seat belts.

6. Check operation of the parking brake.

7. Check operation and lube the hood latch and door locks.

8. Check operation of the transmission and check the fluid level. Fill with the specified transmission fluid if needed, as suggested by the manufacturer.

9. Inspect the wiper blades and wiper arms. Fill the window wash reservoir, as needed.

10. Check the steering operation. Check the power steering fluid level and fill as needed.

11. Visually check for coolant leaks in the radiator or hoses. Tighten hose clamps as needed. Check the coolant level in the reservoir and fill as needed.

12. Check the battery water level and fill, if needed. If it is not “maintenance free” types check the sight glass for a green color. Remove and clean the battery cables and terminals.

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13. Check condition of the engine mounts.

14. Check condition and tension of all belts and hoses.

15. Inspect and clean or replace the PVC valve, if needed.

16. Check fuel lines, hoses, and fittings for leaks and tighten as required.

17. Check operation of brakes and/or air brake system, and fluid levels, fill as needed. Visually inspect and clean the calipers, wheel cylinders, rotors, drums, and brake lining. Record the approximate front and rear remaining lining wear in mileage terms (5K + or 10K +). Brakes should be replaced if less than an estimated 5,000 miles remains in brake-lining life.

18. Drain and replace engine oil. Replace oil filter.

19. Inspect tire wear, tread depth and air pressure, fill if needed.

20. Inspect condition of wheels, lug nuts, and studs.

21. Check differential fluid level and fill as needed with manufacturer recommended fluid.

22. Inspect condition of drive line and U-joints. Lube as required.

23. Check exhaust system for leaks.

24. Lubricate and give suspension system “look and shake” inspection. Visually inspect the shocks for leaks.

25. Visually check condition of the frame and cross members.

26. Attach sticker that shows mileage of next service due (adding 4,000 or as specified by owner’s manual if under warranty). The sticker should be placed by odometer.

27. Check transfer case fluid level and fill as needed with manufacturer recommended fluid.

2.C. Biennial Smog Check (Bundle A - Optional). If Contractor is a licensed Smog Testing Station, Contractor may submit price costing to perform biennial smog checks. If this option is included in the awarded contract, Contractor shall track, schedule, and perform biennial smog checks for each vehicle, if applicable. Inspection results will be electronically sent by Contractor to the State Department of Motor Vehicles and also provided to the City Representative. If a vehicle fails the test, the Contractor must inform the City Representative of needed repair work and the cost to repair the vehicle so that it passes the test.

The Contractor shall obtain authorization from the designated City Representative before completing any repair work. Contractor shall provide adequate notice for testing due dates and repairs that allows City Staff to plan for equipment down-time.

2.D. 30,000-Mile Service (All Bundles). The Contractor shall provide the following PM Services on all City Vehicles within the applicable Vehicle Bundle(s) every 30,000 miles:

1. Perform a pressure check of the coolant system for leaks.

2. Change the air and fuel filters.

3. Perform a complete system check to include the ignition/timing, the charging voltage, charging amperage and the cranking amperage. The results must be recorded on the PM checklist.

4. Drain the transmission fluid, replace the filter, adjust the transmission bands and replace the pan gasket. Fill transmission with manufacturer required type and specified amount of transmission fluid. Road test should be performed to ensure the fluid is circulated and that the bands are adjusted properly to have a smoothly operating vehicle.

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5. Replace all spark plugs and wires, distributor cap and rotor, and PVC valve with new OEM or better quality parts. Perform overhead service.

6. Drain coolant system and perform back flush to system. Replace coolant.

7. Remove thermostat and gasket and replace with new OEM or better quality part.

8. Pressure test coolant system, check for leaks and tighten all hose clamps and fittings.

9. A road test shall be performed for each preventive service performed for diagnosing problems, checking the effectiveness of repairs and for testing the overall operation of the vehicle.

2.E. Fleet Assessment. Within six (6) months after the starting date of the Agreement, the Contractor shall perform a PM on every piece of equipment in the fleet and correct or identify any deficient vehicles.

3. Solid Waste (Recycling) Vehicles (Bundle B)
For Contractor servicing Bundle B (Solid Waste Vehicles), Contractor shall maintain the City’s Solid Waste Vehicles in compliance with California EPA Air Resource Board (ARB) regulations concerning emissions of diesel powered trucks since 1999 and with all regulations related to the Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP), including related record keeping documents required under California Title 13, Sections 2190-2194 law. In addition to the Annual PM service listed under Section 2.B, Contractor shall provide the following services:

3.A. Bi-Weekly Service Requirements. The Contractor shall schedule a PM visit as needed and not less than once per month to the El Cerrito Recycling Center to perform the following inspections:

1. Inspect condition of wheel hubs and tires for proper PSI.

2. Check all service lights, including, but not limited to turn signals, brake lights, and beacon lights.

3. Inspect frame for missing bolts and cracks.

4. Inspect packing blades and hydraulic cylinders.

5. Check for hydraulic leaks and frayed hydraulic hoses.

6. Check all fluid levels and replenish as needed.

7. Check operation of lifting arm, tippers and operating levers and lube and grease.

8. Check hydraulic pump (PTO).

9. Test air compressor and related components.

10. Check all engine belts and hoses in engine compartment.

3.B. Monthly Service Requirements. In addition to the items listed in Section 3.A, the Contractor shall perform brake checks and BIT inspections on a monthly basis, including the following:

1. Inspection and adjustment of all brake slack adjusters on front and rear axles for all collection vehicles.

2. Check air compressor system, brake pads, and all other components of braking system and repair as needed.

3. Full BIT inspection of all collection vehicles.

3.C. Quarterly Service Requirements. In addition to the items listed in Sections 3.A and 3.B, the Contractor shall perform preventative maintenance services on a quarterly basis, including the following:

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1. Complete vehicle inspection.

2. Oil change and oil crankcase filter replacement (crankcase filter may be changed twice per year).

3. Fuel filter replacement.

4. Coolant filter replacement.

5. Hydraulic filter replacement.

6. Air filter replacement.

3.D. On-Road Mechanical Emergencies (Solid Waste Vehicles). Contractor shall provide mobile emergency repairs of Solid Waste Vehicles which become non-operational on the road. However, the Contractor shall not be required to do so if the location of the Solid Waste Vehicles creates a health or safety hazard to any employee of the Contractor. If it is determined that a Solid Waste Vehicle cannot be repaired on the road, the Contractor may require towing to the nearest safe location or to the Contractor’s repair facility. Any and all towing and/or other charges and costs required transporting a Solid Waste Vehicle to the Contractor’s maintenance and repair location will be the responsibility of the City.

3.E. Monthly Reporting Requirements (Solid Waste Vehicles). The Contractor shall provide the City with a monthly report containing repair requirements and recommendations which the Contractor believes are necessary to prevent mechanical breakdowns, including but not limited to:

1. Damaged components, missing parts in chassis.

2. Damaged components in engine compartment.

3. Damaged components in hydraulic system, including hoses, pumps, switches, leaks and oil changes, packer blades, operating handles, wear-and-tear.

4. Damage related to electrical issues and codes from on-board computers.

4. On-Road and Off-Road Heavy Equipment (Bundle C)
In addition to the Annual PM service listed under Section 2.B, Contractor servicing Bundle C (Heavy Equipment) shall perform annual safety inspections and PM as outlined in the manufacturers’ operations and maintenance manuals and by regulatory agencies (such as OSHA), and should include, but not be limited to the items listed below. Contractor shall provide the City with a Safety and Maintenance Inspection Checklist it intends to use for each piece of equipment upon request by the City.

1. Inspect operation/condition/proper function of safety equipment (remote start/stop, emergency power, fire extinguishers, flair kits, medical kit, backup alarms, horn, lights, seat belts, mirrors, etc).

2. Inspect condition of wheel hubs and tires for proper PSI; replenish air as needed.

3. Inspect condition of frame and equipment (buckets, booms, retainers, pivots, outriggers, cylinders, etc) for excessive wear, damage, and cracks.

4. Check for missing/loose bolts throughout: replace and tighten as needed.

5. Lube and grease relevant equipment.

6. Check hydraulic systems for fluid levels, flow, pressure, and leaks; check for and replace frayed hydraulic hoses.

7. Check pumps and PTO.

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8. Check all fluid levels and replenish as needed.

9. Check all service lights, including, but not limited to turn signals, brake lights, and beacon lights.

10. Check all engine belts and hoses in engine compartment.

11. Check that all required decals and labels are present and readable.

5. Fork Lifts (Bundle D)

5.A. PM Service Every 4 months. Contractor servicing Bundle D (Fork Lifts) shall perform PM every four months as outlined in the manufacturers’ operations and maintenance manuals, and should include, but not be limited to the items listed below. Contractor shall provide the City with the Safety and Preventive Maintenance Inspection Checklist it intends to use for this Vehicle Bundle.

1. Change engine oil and filters, including air filter.

2. Check all fluids: coolant, hydraulic oil, transmission and brake fluid and replenish.

3. Check service brake, parking brake and all related components.

4. Check condition, tension, mounting of all components inside engine compartment: hoses, belts, electric harnesses, battery, radiator, etc.

5. Perform tune-up as needed.

6. Check rotator attachment, mast and forks, lube and grease all components.

7. Check all hydraulic hoses. Replace as needed.

8. Inspect fuel lines and components. Replace as needed.

9. Check on-board computer and fix codes and update if applicable.

6. Repairs and Workmanship

6.A. Recommended Repairs. As a result of the PM service, the Contractor may make recommendations for further repair services. The Contractor shall support their recommendations for such repair work by using diagnostic statistics, accepted performance standards, vehicle history records, mileage, and other customary means. The Contractor shall obtain prior authorization from the designated City Representative before completing any further repair work that is identified as a result of PM services and not part of routine repairs included during the routine PM or safety inspection.

6.B. Unscheduled Repairs. Non-routine maintenance and repairs, other than emergencies, will be handled by appointment through the City Representative. If a City employee contacts the Contractor about a vehicle requesting service without prior notification to the Contractor from the appropriate City Representative, the Contractor shall call the City Representative for instructions. If a City vehicle has a breakdown or is in need of delivery or towing after hours, the Contractor shall contact the City Representative for instructions.

6.C. OEM Quality. Repair and replacement parts provided by the Contractor for use under this contract shall be of a quality equal to original equipment manufacturer specification or better than the original part in the vehicle or piece of equipment and meet all particular vehicle or piece of equipment original equipment manufacturer warranties for the make and model of the vehicle or piece of equipment. The City may request products for inspection. If products inspected are not of the quality or compatibility required, the Contractor is responsible for finding alternative products that meet the City’s approval.

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6.D. Work Inspection. The City Representative(s) shall have access at all times to work completed or in progress and shall be furnished with all reasonable means and facilities for ascertaining the progress of work and the quality of the materials used. All work performed and all materials furnished shall be subject to the City Representative(s)’ inspection and approval. To accommodate this, all work must be completed within normal business hours, unless approved by the City Representative. Any item not meeting the City Representative(s)’ complete satisfaction shall be replaced immediately.

6.E. Defective Work. Defective work or materials shall be made good, and unsuitable material may be rejected notwithstanding the fact that such defective work and unsuitable materials have been previously inspected by the City Representative(s) and accepted. All work, which is determined by the City Representative(s) to be defective in its construction or is deficient in any way, shall be remedied or removed by the Contractor at his expense in a manner acceptable to the City. The City’s Public Works Director or his/her designee shall decide all questions that may arise regarding the quality or acceptability of materials furnished or work performed, the manner of performance and rate of progress of the work, and the acceptable fulfillment of the contract. The Public Works Director’s decision shall be final.

6.F. Subcontractors. Contractor shall not subcontract any portion of the performance contemplated and provided for herein without prior written approval of the City. Where written approval is granted by the City, Contractor shall supervise all work subcontracted by Contractor in performing the Services and shall be responsible for all work performed by a subcontractor as if Contractor itself had performed such work.

The subcontracting of any work to subcontractors shall not relieve Contractor from any of its obligations under this Agreement with respect to the Services. Contractor is obligated to ensure that any and all subcontractors performing any Services shall be fully insured in all respects and to the same extent as set forth under Section 5, to City’s satisfaction. The City reserves the right to disapprove the use of any Subcontractor and to review the qualifications of any Subcontractor for working on City Vehicles and Equipment when necessary to protect the rights, liabilities, and interests of the City. The Contractor shall have full responsibility for the correction of any work performed by the Subcontractor found to be faulty whether or not the City has conducted a review of the Subcontractor’s qualifications for performance of such work. The charges for subcontracted services to the City shall be the amount of the subcontractor’s invoice for services performed, or the contract price, whichever is less. There shall be no mark-up of the Subcontractor’s billing by the Contractor. The coordination and management of work by the Subcontractor shall be performed by the Contractor and be included in the base bid for the contract.

7. General Service Requirements

7.A. Turn-Around Time. The Contractor shall provide a turn-around time of 1 business day for Preventive Maintenance Services, plus any routine repair services resulting from the PM services, and for any simple repairs. Contractor shall provide a turn-around time of 2 business days for major repairs. Additional time for repairs must be agreed upon by the City Representative if needed due to lead time for parts or materials or other extraordinary circumstances.

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• Community Development Department: City Building Official • Public Works Operations + Environmental Services Division: OESD Division Manager; Recycling Operations Supervisor; Maintenance Superintendent
• Recreation Department: Recreation Director; Recreation Supervisor

7.C. Customer Service. The Contractor shall provide an experienced, competent superintendent who will be responsible for effectively supervising all work in progress. In addition to supervision of work in progress, the Superintendent must be capable of instructing his/her subordinates in correct and proper maintenance and safety techniques. Quotes for repairs must be provided as quickly as possible to reduce potential downtime. The Contractor shall employ competent, experienced fleet technicians qualified in repair or trouble detection for the vehicle type being serviced. If any subcontractor, superintendent, foreman, laborer, or other person employed or associated with the Contractor appears to City staff to be intemperate, incompetent, or otherwise undesirable to be at a City facility or working on a City vehicle, the Contractor shall cause that person to be immediately removed from the City facility and/or from work under this contract with the City.

7.D. Laws and Regulations. Services by the Contractor shall comply with all safety, environmental and other applicable laws and regulations, including all required recordkeeping and reporting related to such compliance. The Contractor is responsible for the proper disposal of all waste materials generated in the performance of this contract. All hazardous material will be disposed of in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Appropriate records shall be maintained and available for inspection by the City within two (2) business days.

8. Reporting and Invoice Requirements

8.A. Monthly Invoice and Report. The Contractor shall provide a consolidated monthly invoice and report to the City’s designated Contract Monitor on or before the 10th calendar day of the month following the reporting period. This report and invoice may be in whatever format is deemed acceptable to both the City and the Contractor, but shall at a minimum, include the following information:

1. Cover sheet with current charges and cumulative charges to the contract to date.

2. List and cost of PM service completed, listed with vehicles serviced.

3. List and cost of unscheduled repairs by vehicle and type of repair.

4. Back-up documentation (PM/Safety Inspection checklists, repair tag/cost estimate, etc.).

5. Records of sub-contracted work.

6. Repair requirements and recommendations which the Contractor believes are necessary to prevent mechanical breakdowns.

8.B. Maintenance Logs. The Contractor shall maintain all manual records for designated equipment and system components. The manual records shall include: all routine PM performed and documented, detailing such items as vehicles serviced, parts replaced, and equipment specifications. For Contractor servicing Bundle B (Solid Waste Vehicles), Contractor shall also maintain a log of all brake checks, Docusign Envelope ID: 489A9C35-A7A1-8923-80C9-D0EFDD65C3F6 Agenda Packet Page 72 of 89
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8.C. Stormwater Quality Control. The Contractor shall ensure that under no circumstances water, cleaning solutions, paints, oils, other liquids, or any dry materials (including, but not limited to building materials, shingle chips, and litter) resulting from Contractor activities are allowed to enter a storm water conveyance system. Contractor shall utilize Best Management Practices (BMP) to control run-off and protect the environment when cleaning surfaces, tools, and equipment. Expected BMPs include, but are not limited to:

1. Only rain goes down the storm drain. Even tap water should not go down the storm drain.

2. Do not allow anything other than rainwater to enter the gutter pan, storm drain inlets, creeks or other storm water conveyance systems.

3. Any spills of pollutants that could enter a storm water conveyance system (either in wet or dry form) must be immediately contained or diverted out of the storm drain system. If necessary, cover any nearby storm drains in order to prevent a spill or particulate matter from entering the drain.

4. Remove pollutants from the affected spill areas with dry methods such as a wet-vac, and broom or brush; dispose of contents in the sanitary sewer, municipal solid waste stream or landfill.

Contractor shall ensure employees working on this project are trained on the requirements of the City’s Clean Water Program. The training should include the following concepts:
a. Promote a clear understanding of the potential for activities to pollute stormwater. b. Review appropriate maintenance and BMPs identified above so employees have a clear understanding of their importance and implementation.
c. Identification, investigation, termination, cleanup, reporting and documentation of incidence of illegal discharges.

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City of El Cerrito Vehicle List
Following is the list of vehicles and equipment included in this Fleet Maintenance Contract, ordered by Vehicle Bundle. The City reserves the right to amend this vehicle list from time to time and without notification as vehicles in the City Fleet are replaced or removed from its fleet. # Bundle Year Plate # Make Model Dept.
1V A 2019 1577818 Ford Escape – Small SUV Comm Dev
2V A 2016 1472909 Ford Escape – Small SUV Comm Dev
3V A 2012 1381848 Ford Fusion – Sedan Comm Dev
A4 A 2019 1355444 Ford F-350 Dump Truck PWM
A5 A 2019 1562503 Ford Super Duty Pickup Truck PWM
A6 A 2018 1544703 Honda Clarity PWM
A7 A 2016 1527613 Ford Explorer PWM
A4 A 2013 1397688 Honda Civic PWM
A8 A 2010 E1191449 Ford F250 Pickup Truck PWM
A9 A 2010 E1314250 Ford Pickup Truck PWM
A10 A 2009 1314258 Ford F650 Dump Truck PWM
A12 A 2003 E1168401 Chevy Silverado Pickup Truck PWM
A13 A 1999 1022987 Ford Ranger PWM
A14 A 1998 E997093 Ford Ranger PWM
A15 A 2020 1581924 Starcraft Minibus (Paratransit) Recreation A16 A 2019 1562525 Ford T-150 Van Recreation
A17 A 2018 1568746 Braun (Dodge)
Entervan
Mini-Van (Paratransit) Recreation
A18 A 2013 1439770 Chevy Express Recreation
A19 A 2008 123933 Chevy Up-Lander Van Recreation
A20 A 2008 1223932 Chevy Uplander Recreation
A21 A 2008 1247372 Honda Odyssey Recreation
A22 A 2008 1193391 Chevy Express Recreation
A24 A 2006 1281908 Ford Ranger Pickup Truck Recreation
A25 A 2006 1325662 Chevy Silverado Pickup Truck Recreation A26 A 2005 1081721 Ford Ranger Pickup Truck Recreation
A27 A 2000 E1066318 Ford Minibus Recreation
A28 A 2004 E1113364 Ford F150 Pickup Truck RERC
A29 A 1997 1081725 Ford F450 Stake Truck RERC
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EXHIBIT B
Fee Schedule
Cost Proposal
The proposal prices are to include and cover the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, fees, taxes, incidentals, and overhead necessary to perform the work described in Attachment 2 - Technical Specification of this proposal document. Proposers may submit a Cost Proposal for one or more Vehicle Bundle, as listed below. The City maintains the right to award to one or more than one contractor and to award the Bundles to contractor(s) based on the demonstrated best value to the City for each one of the bundles.

The Contractor affirms that in the event they are selected as the successful Contractor, the Contractor assures that all work will be performed in the specified manner and under the terms and conditions specified at the prices listed below.

Contractor’s Signature: ___ __ Date: _08/07/2026__
Contractor is providing this proposal to perform work on the following Vehicle Bundle(s):
__X__ Bundle A: Passenger Vehicles, SUVs, and Light and Heavy Duty Trucks/ Vans ____ Bundle B: Solid Waste (Recycling) Vehicles
____ Bundle C: On- and Off-Road Heavy Equipment
____ Bundle D: Fork Lifts
RFP
Section
No.

Item Description Bundles No. of Services
Per Year
Cost per Vehicle per Service (including all
labor, materials, equipment, fees, taxes,
incidentals, and overhead necessary to
perform the work described in
Attachment 2 of this document)

2.A. Semi-Annual PM & Routine Repair
Passenger Vehicles A 2 $275.00
SUV/Trucks A 2 $325.00
Super Duty Trucks/ Vans A 2 $425.00

2.B. Annual PM & Routine Repair
Passenger Vehicles A 1 $425.00
SUV/Trucks A 1 $475.00
Super Duty Trucks/ Vans A 1 $650.00
Solid Waste Trucks B 1
Heavy Equipment C 1
Fork Lifts C 1

2.C. Biennial Smog Check (Optional)
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Section
No.

Item Description Bundles No. of Services
Per Year
Cost per Vehicle per Service (including all
labor, materials, equipment, fees, taxes,
incidentals, and overhead necessary to
perform the work described in
Attachment 2 of this document)
Passenger Vehicles A 0.5 N/A
SUV/Trucks A 0.5 N/A
Super Duty Trucks/ Vans A 0.5 N/A

2.D. 30,000-Mile Service
Passenger Vehicles A na Vehicle-specific estimate
SUV/Trucks A na Vehicle-specific estimate
Super Duty Trucks/ Vans A na Vehicle-specific estimate
3 Solid Waste Trucks

3.A. PM Service B 26

3.B Monthly Service B 12

3.B Quarterly Service B 4

3.D. On-Road Mechanical Emergencies B na
4 Heavy Equipment
Annual PM & Routine Maint. C 1
Man Lift Safety Inspection & OSHA Cert C 1
5 Fork Lifts

5.A. Trimester PM Service D 3
Standard Labor Rate Cost per Hour
Passenger Vehicles A $200.00
SUV/Trucks A $200.00
Super Duty Trucks/ Vans A $200.00
Solid Waste Trucks B
Heavy Equipment C
Fork Lifts C
P.M. Labor Rate Cost per Hour
Passenger Vehicles A $200.00
SUV/Trucks A $200.00
Super Duty Trucks/ Vans A $200.00
Solid Waste Trucks B
Heavy Equipment C
Fork Lifts C
Towing Service (Optional) Cost per mile
Passenger Vehicles A N/A
SUV/Trucks A N/A
Super Duty Trucks/ Vans A N/A
Solid Waste Trucks B
Heavy Equipment C
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Contractor will charge City the actual invoice of materials used for the additional work plus a fee of 25 percent (%).

Hourly rates for labor to perform work not included in Technical Specifications During the agreement term, City may request Contractor to perform work not listed in the Technical Specifications. The Contractor offers the specified labor categories at the indicated hourly rate for these additional services. Hourly rates shall include all direct and indirect costs.

Adjustments in Scope or Quantity of Work
The City reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities of work included by the Technical Specification or to delete entire proposal items from the proposal schedule, either before execution of the agreement or during the agreement term. If related services are desired by City which are not covered by the Technical Specifications or by the hourly rate schedule, the fee shall be negotiated and a written work order issued accordingly by the City. Contractor shall not be entitled to compensation for additional services unless a prior written work order has been executed describing the work and specifying the compensation therefore.

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30,000 Mile Service is Vehicle specific. Estimate would be based on parts needed per vehicle and amount of labor required based on Labor Guide to complete 30,000 Mile Service.

EXAMPLE:
2016 Ford Escape V6 - You must remove the intake manifold to replace spark plugs. Estimated time for completion is approximately 4 hours.
2013 Honda Civic – The spark plugs are easily accessible. Estimated time for completion approximately ½ hour.

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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 6.H.

Date: October 6, 2026
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Jennifer Bright, Management Assistant, Claudia Garcia, Community Development Director, Community Development Department
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Two-Year Contract Extensions and a Combined Annual Expenditure Limit for On-Call Professional Services Contracts

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute contract amendments to extend the terms of existing professional services agreements for on-call services for an additional two (2) years through October 2028, and establish a combined annual spending authority, not-to-exceed $2,000,000 across all designated consultants per fiscal year and grant the City Manager authority to approve contract adjustments within the approved budget.

BACKGROUND
In October 2023, the City completed a competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to select qualified professional consulting firms to provide on-call jurisdictional services, including building, engineering and fire plan review; permit technician; code enforcement; rental housing, building and engineering inspection services; and professional planning services. A total of 11 responses were received. Following the evaluation of the statements of qualifications and subsequent interviews, the City executed master professional services agreements with a pool of qualified firms, with each firm having a distinct contract authority up to an individual cap within a total aggregate limit of $2,000,000 per fiscal year, authorized by Resolution 2023-67. In October 2024, the City executed an additional professional services agreement with Urban37, Inc., authorized by Resolution 2024-71, to supplement these on-call capacity needs with an annual not-to-exceed amount of $250,000. These contracts were structured under standard terms with the initial term expiring in October 2026. Pursuant to Section 8.2 of the original contracts, the City reserves the option to extend the term upon mutual written agreement.

While managed primarily through the Community Development Department, these oncall services are used across multiple departments, including Public Works Engineering and the Fire Department for plan review services. Given the multi-departmental utility and dynamic nature of land use, construction, and public infrastructure activity, extending these agreements ensures continuity of regulatory compliance, timely building plan checks, and specialized inspection services. It is important to note that these contracts cost-effectively provide services to backfill vacant positions, including the full-time equivalent of two permit technicians, two building inspectors, and one plan checker, that are necessary to maintain daily operational continuity and public services in the Building Division.

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ANALYSIS
The proposed action would establish a shared “umbrella” spending limit of $2,000,000 for all the approved firms subject to the master agreement, as listed in Table 1.

Currently, the City Council provides spending authority for these on-call agreements with fixed per-vendor spending limits. This has shown to be challenging for City staff to quickly respond to unanticipated needs such as an influx of complex building applications, Public Works projects that require specialized use of one vendor, or for routine services that require adjusting contracts as necessary for maintenance of effort, within the City Council's meeting schedule. The proposed amendment gives the City Manager authority to execute contract amendments with the approved firms under a total Citywide cap of $2,000,000 per fiscal year, the same cap as under the existing master agreement. The proposed “umbrella” structure allows flexible contract capacity among approved firms based on immediate specialized expertise needed, vendor availability, and real-time workload fluctuations, while reducing the amount of amendment requests for the City Council. This streamlined approach will reduce administrative staff time, eliminate potential project processing delays, and better allows staff to review and process permits within state-mandated processing timelines.

Individual vendor contracts will still include not-to-exceed amounts. However, this resolution gives the City Manager explicit but narrow authorization to execute amendments to increase these amounts for only these approved vendors and services based on permit volume and support needs to ensure availability and continuity, as long as the overall spending authority remains within the Citywide $2,000,000 cap for all vendors. Further, establishing the $2,000,000 cap does not represent an automatic or guaranteed expenditure. When major projects or large capital initiatives require specialized technical review, application/permit fees provide full cost recovery while preserving administrative flexibility and efficient project completion. Any major projects with revenue and expenditures outside of the adopted annual budget would come back to the City Council for spending appropriation, regardless of contract authority.

The proposed resolution would include Urban37, Inc. into the combined master list of firms under the same shared framework and extension timeline. Additionally, the resolution provides an extension for the master agreements, which currently expire in October 2026, for an additional two (2) years pursuant to Section 8.2 of the agreement, establishing a new termination date of October 6, 2028.

Table 1: Contracted Firms and Services Utilized
Firms Services
4Leaf, Inc. Solar Plan Review, Building and Planning
staff, Building and Fire Plan Check, Inspection
Services
Bureau Veritas Building and Fire Plan Check and Inspection Services
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TRB + Associates Building Plan Check and Inspection Services Ninyo & Moore Engineering Services
Moore, Iacofano, and Goltsman
(MIG)
Planning Staff and Environmental/CEQA
Stantec Planning Staff and Environmental/CEQA
LSA Environmental/CEQA
David J. Powers & Associates Environmental/CEQA
Interwest Planning Staff and Environmental/CEQA
Urban37, Inc. Building Staff and Plan Review Services

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
• High Performing Organization by maintaining access to high-quality, responsive, on-call consultants.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This proposed action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). No further environmental review is needed to execute contracts.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The Biennial Budget for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 includes the proposed expenditures. The expenses associated with using contract staff for the five full-time vacancies in the Building Division are offset by salary and benefit savings, resulting in no net increase to the General Fund or overall Community Development Department operating budget. The City is currently recruiting for the two vacant Permit Technician positions, and should one or both of those positions be filled, there would be a corresponding decrease in the Community Development professional services budget.

It should be noted that a substantial portion of the expenditures incurred under these contracts are directly associated with cost-recovery-based fees. For major private development projects, complex commercial plan review, and technical inspections, vendor costs are fully covered by applicant- and developer-paid permit fees.

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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City Attorney has reviewed the requested action, and there are no additional legal considerations.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager

Attachments:

1. Resolution
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RESOLUTION 2026-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO ON-CALL

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH OCTOBER 2028 AND ESTABLISH A COMBINED, SHARED ANNUAL EXPENDITURE LIMIT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,000,000 PER FISCAL YEAR
WHEREAS, in October 2023, following a competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) procurement process, the City of El Cerrito staff executed master professional services agreements with a pool of qualified consulting firms to provide on-call professional and technical services across multiple departments, granting each firm distinct contract authority up to an individual cap within a total aggregate limit of $2,000,000 per fiscal year authorized by Resolution 2023-67; and WHEREAS, in October 2024, the City of El Cerrito staff executed a master professional services agreement with Urban37, Inc. under similar terms to supplement on-call capacity and specialty service demands, authorized by Resolution 2024-71; and WHEREAS, these on-call master professional services agreements are utilized on an as-needed basis across multiple departments, including Community Development, Public Works, and Fire Departments, to provide temporary services during vacancies, maintain regulatory compliance, process development applications, perform technical plan checks, and execute specialized field inspections; and WHEREAS, Section 8.2 (Extensions) of the standard master professional services agreement permits the City to extend the term of the agreements upon mutual written consent of the parties; and
WHEREAS, the initial term of the agreements is set to expire in October 2026, and extending these agreements for an additional two years through October 2028 ensures vital operational continuity without impacting service delivery: and WHEREAS, consolidation of all designated on-call consultants including 4Leaf Inc., Bureau Veritas, TRB + Associates, Ninyo & Moore, Moore, Iacofano, and Goltsman (MIG), Stantec, LSA, David J. Powers & Associates, Interwest, and Urban37, Inc, under a single, shared aggregate spending ceiling of $2,000,000 per fiscal year provides necessary administrative flexibility to allocate resources dynamically based on real time workload fluctuations, reduces administrative overhead and eliminates the need for repetitive City Council contract amendments for individual vendor limit adjustments.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute contract amendments to the existing master professional services agreements for on-call services as described in the table below, extending their term and additional two (2) years through October of 2028, establishing a combined, annual expenditure ceiling across all approved master on-call consultants in an amount not-to-exceed $2,000,000 per fiscal year.

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Firms Services
4Leaf, Inc.

Solar Plan Review, Building and Planning
staff, Building and Fire Plan Check, Inspection
Services
Bureau Veritas Building and Fire Plan Check and Inspection Services
TRB + Associates Building Plan Check and Inspection Services Ninyo & Moore Engineering Services
Moore, Iacofano, and Goltsman
(MIG) Planning Staff and Environmental/CEQA
Stantec Planning Staff and Environmental/CEQA
LSA Environmental/CEQA
David J. Powers & Associates Environmental/CEQA
Interwest Planning Staff and Environmental/CEQA
Urban37, Inc. Building Staff and Plan Review Services
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to approve contract adjustments within the approved budget including but not limited to increases in the not-to-exceed amount of each individual contract.

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

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on October 6, 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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