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Mayor Councilmembers Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger This information can be interpreted for you free of charge. Visit City Hall at 10890 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530 or learn more at www.elcerrito.gov/LanguageAccess Esta información se puede interpretar gratuitamente. Visite el Ayuntamiento en 10890 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530 o obtenga más información en www.elcerrito.gov/LanguageAccess 这些信息可免费为您解释。请访问位于 10890 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530 的市政厅，或访问 www.elcerrito.gov/LanguageAccess 了解更多信息 TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (5:00 PM) Hillside Conference Room - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Join Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88020395064?pwd=IspE4PsGYEZKlz6nJpEwvghPaglqYA.1 Meeting ID: 880 2039 5064 Passcode: 586974 Dial in: 1-408-638-0968 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 PM) Council Chambers - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Join Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82781986432?pwd=Nza67MEd13vq2oS3neKwIo9tbOebQ6.1 Meeting ID: 827 8198 6432 Passcode: 200860 Dial in: 1-408-638-0968 View (Regular Meeting Only): 1. Cable T.V. Broadcast on KCRT Channel 28 2. Livestream Online at www.elcerrito.gov/CouncilMeetingMaterials Public Comments: 1. In-person, by submitting a request to speak to the City Clerk. 2. Via Zoom, using the "Raise Hand" feature to request to speak. 3. By phone, dialing *9 to "raise your hand", and *6 to unmute. 4. Online, using the "Submit Comments" feature on the meeting event. 5. Via email to cityclerk@elcerrito.gov indicating Public Comments – Agenda Item #. Written comments received by 11:00 AM the day of the meeting will be provided to the City Council and posted online in advance of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline will be provided to the City Council and posted after the meeting. Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 510- 215-4305. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations. Closed Captions are available via zoom. Conduct: This meeting is held pursuant to City Council Rules of Order and Procedure. Page 1 of 5 Mayor Councilmembers Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger 5:00 PM ROLL CALL - CONVENE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC All persons wishing to speak should sign up with the City Clerk. Remarks are typically limited to 3 minutes per person and to items on the special meeting agenda only. 2. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Karen Pinkos, City Manager; Alexandra Orologas, Assistant City Manager; Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resources Analyst; Glenn Berkheimer, Labor Negotiator; and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney. Employee Organizations: Police Employees Association (PEA) Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, City Management 3. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00 PM ROLL CALL – CONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OR OBSERVATION OF A MOMENT OF SILENCE 2. TELECONFERENCE AND PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS 3. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Reports of closed session, commission appointments and informational reports on matters of general interest which are announced by the City Council and staff. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Remarks are typically limited to 3 minutes per person. The Mayor may reduce the time limit per speaker depending upon the number of speakers and may limit the total time for public comment to facilitate the completion of business on the agenda. Comments regarding non-agenda, presentation and consent calendar items will be heard first. Comments related to items appearing on the Public Hearing or Policy Matter portions of the Agenda will be heard prior to the City Council taking action on each item. Page 2 of 5 Mayor Councilmembers Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger 5. PRESENTATIONS A. AC Transit Budget and Service Updates Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation on AC Transit's key programs, ridership trends, funding challenges, and possible service and job cuts. Contact: Ryan Lau, External Affairs Representative, AC Transit 6. ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR All items on the consent calendar shall be acted upon in one motion, unless a member of the City Council or staff request separate consideration. A. Approval of Minutes Action Proposed: Approve the City Council Meeting minutes from June 2, June 9, June 16, July 7, and July 14, 2026. Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management B. Environmental Quality Committee Appointment Recommendation Action Proposed: Approve an Environmental Quality Committee recommendation to appoint UlugBeck Nurmatov (Bek Nur) to the Environmental Quality Committee, effective July 22, 2026. Contact: Christina Leard, Acting Senior Management Analyst; Public Works Department C. Board, Commission, and Committee Workplan(s) and/or Accomplishments Action Proposed: Receive and file adopted workplan(s) and accomplishments from applicable Boards, Commissions, and Committees of the City. Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management D. Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for June 2026 Action Proposed: Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the month of June 2026. Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department Page 3 of 5 Mayor Councilmembers Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger E. FY 2025-26 Fourth Quarter Cash and Investment Report Action Proposed: Receive and file the City's Third Quarter Cash and Investment Report for the period April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026. Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department F. Adopt an Ordinance to Establish District-based Elections, Adopt the final Map to Establish District Boundaries, and Establish Sequence of District Elections. Introduced on 7/7/2026 Action Proposed: Adopt the ordinance titled: An Ordinance of the City of El Cerrito Amending Title 2 "Administration" of the El Cerrito Municipal Code to Add Section 2.04.007 "District Elections" Within Chapter 2.04 to Provide for the Election of Members of the City Council by Five Districts; Adopt the Final Map to Establish the District Boundaries and Establish the Sequence of District Elections. Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney; Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management G. Declare and Certify the Results of the June 2, 2026 Special Municipal Election Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution confirming the results of the June 2, 2026 Special Municipal Election and declaring the defeat of Measure C. Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management H. Execute an Agreement to Purchase One Replacement Command Vehicle in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 Action Proposed: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute an Agreement for the Purchase of One Chevrolet Tahoe SSV Replacement Command Staff Vehicle in an amount not to exceed $100,000 Contact: Eric Saylors, Fire Chief; Joseph Torres, Battalion Chief; Anthony Dawson, Engineer, Fire Department Page 4 of 5 Mayor Councilmembers Gabe Quinto William Ktsanes Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama Rebecca Saltzman AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger I. Purchasing Authority for Microsoft M365 Government G3 and Microsoft M365 Business Premium licenses Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Ally Technologies for Microsoft M365 Government G3 and Microsoft M365 Business Premium licenses for an amount not-to-exceed $208,650.00 over a three-year period. Contact: Eric Ng, Information Technology Manager, City Management 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Fire Hazard Abatement Hearing and Declaration Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review (CEQA Guidelines Sections 15304 and 15308), Notice published on 7/11/2026. Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution declaring weeds, rubbish, litter, or other flammable material on certain real property identified in the resolution constitutes a public nuisance; conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a resolution overriding objections by property owners and ordering the City Manager or their designee to abate certain public nuisances pursuant to El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 16.26. Contact: Thomas Wade, Fire Prevention Officer; Chase Beckman, Fire Marshal, Fire Department 8. POLICY MATTERS 9. CITY COUNCIL LOCAL & REGIONAL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS Mayor and City Council communications regarding local and regional liaison assignments, committee reports, and any required reporting under AB 1234 for meetings (as defined by the Brown Act) attended at the public's expense. 10. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The City of El Cerrito serves our diverse community by providing exceptional services that create a safe and resilient future for all. Page 5 of 5