Mayor Councilmembers
Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 PM)
Council Chambers - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito;
and
555 Canal Street New Orleans, Louisiana
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Conduct: This meeting is held pursuant to City Council Rules of Order and Procedure.
Mayor Councilmembers
Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
6:00 PM ROLL CALL – CONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OR OBSERVATION OF A
MOMENT OF SILENCE
2. TELECONFERENCE AND PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
3. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Reports of closed session, commission appointments and informational reports on matters of general interest which are announced by the City Council and staff.
4. 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. Annual Sundar Shadi Garden Club Awards
Action Proposed: Receive and file a brief presentation and acknowledgment of contest winners.
Contact: Louise Moises, El Cerrito Garden Club Representative B. Updates from League of California Cities
Action Proposed: Receive and file a League of California Cities update from the East Bay Division Public Affairs Manager.
Contact: Sam Brightman, East Bay Regional Public Affairs Manager, League of California Cities
C. 2026 Legislative Update
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation on the 2026 legislative session by the City's Lobbyist, California Public Policy Group.
Contact: Dane Hutchings, CEO, California Public Policy Group Mayor Councilmembers
Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
6. ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the consent calendar shall be acted upon in one motion, unless a member of the City Council or staff request separate consideration.
A. Approval of Minutes
Action Proposed: Approve the City Council Meeting minutes from September 15 and October 6, 2026.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management B. Shelter in Place Education Day Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation recognizing November 4, 2026 as Shelter in Place Education Day in El Cerrito.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management C. FY 2026-27 First Quarter Cash and Investment Report
Action Proposed: Receive and file the City's First Quarter Cash and Investment Report for the period July 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026.
Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
D. Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for September 2026
Action Proposed: Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the month of September 2026.
Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
E. Authorization to Round Cash Transactions to the Nearest Five Cents
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution making Government Code Section 6158 applicable to the City and allowing rounding of cash transactions to the nearest five cents.
Contact: Claire Coleman, Budget/Financial Services Manager, Finance Department
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Councilmembers
Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
8. POLICY MATTERS
A. Adopt a Resolution Approving a Side Letter Agreement between the City of El Cerrito and the Public Safety Management Association (PSMA) to Modify Language on Salaries, Benefits, Conditions of Employment
Action Proposed: Adopt a Resolution Approving a Side Letter Agreement between the City of El Cerrito and the Public Safety Management Association (PSMA) to Modify Language on Salaries, Benefits, and Conditions of Employment
Contact: Shannon Bassi, Human Resources Manager, City
Management
9. CITY COUNCIL LOCAL & REGIONAL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor and City Council communications regarding local and regional liaison assignments, committee reports, and any required reporting under AB 1234 for meetings (as defined by the Brown Act) attended at the public's expense.
10. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, November 17, 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.