El Cerrito, CA

Community Safety Committee

The regular meeting of the Community Safety Committee scheduled for November 2, 2026, has been cancelled.

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for November 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled.

Design Review Board

The regular meeting of the Design Review Board scheduled for November 4, 2026, has been cancelled.

Urban Forest Committee

Citizen Street Oversight Committee

Library Task Force

Environmental Quality Committee

Economic Development Committee

City Council

Committee on Aging

Planning Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Financial Advisory Board

City Council

Design Review Board

Community Safety Committee

Environmental Quality Committee

Park and Recreation Commission

Human Relations Commission

Urban Forest Committee

City Council

General

Planning Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Library Task Force

Library Task Force

Library Task Force

Library Task Force

Park and Recreation Commission

The Commission will receive an overview of the Recreation Department's Community Services Division and discuss its Work Plan goals. Members will also review the status of funded and unfunded capital improvement projects for parks and recreation.

• Presentation on the Community Services Division
• Discussion of Work Plan goals and Community Group Liaisons
• Approval of the 2027 Regular Meeting Schedule
• Review of Parks Projects Status Sheet for capital improvement projects

Financial Advisory Board

The regular meeting of the Financial Advisory Board scheduled for October 27, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2026.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to review the status of workplan implementation timelines. The meeting also includes reports from city staff and the El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce.

• Discussion on workplan implementation timelines
• Approval of September 21, 2026 meeting minutes

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to review the status and timelines of its workplan implementation. The meeting also includes time for public comments and updates from the Chamber of Commerce.

• Discussion on workplan implementation timelines
• Approval of September 21, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for October 21, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2026.

Committee on Aging

The Committee on Aging will interview Catherine Burkhart for a potential appointment to the committee. Members will also review the Recreation Department's senior services and discuss the committee's work plan.

• Recommendation to City Council regarding the appointment of Catherine Burkhart
• Overview of Recreation Department’s Adult Programs, Senior Services & Facilities Division
• Discussion of work plan updates on Centenarian recognition, street sign recommendations, and senior living facilities
• Possible approval of liaison assignments to Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor and El Cerrito Royale

City Council

The City Council will discuss a side letter agreement to modify salaries, benefits, and employment conditions for the Public Safety Management Association. The meeting also includes a 2026 legislative update and several financial reports.

• Resolution to modify salaries, benefits, and conditions of employment for the Public Safety Management Association
• Resolution to allow rounding of cash transactions to the nearest five cents
• Proclamation recognizing November 4, 2026 as Shelter in Place Education Day
• FY 2026-27 First Quarter Cash and Investment Report
• 2026 legislative session presentation by California Public Policy Group

Economic Development Committee

The regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee scheduled for October 19, 2026, has been cancelled.

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will discuss and possibly take action on several community events and administrative tasks. This includes planning for the 2027 MLK Parade and the 2026 United Against Hate Week Chalk Art Event.

• HRC Accomplishment List for City Council
• 2027 MLK Parade and event planning
• 2026 United Against Hate Week Chalk Art Event
• City Hall flag schedule and rotation
• Possible 2027 Loving Day event

Environmental Quality Committee

The committee will discuss the implementation of the FY 26-27 work plan and manage the budget and logistics for its calendar of events. Members will also consider collaboration with the Urban Forest Committee.

• Discussion of expenditures and logistics for Green Team 2026 Cleanups
• Planning for 2027 events and the 2027 EQC Meeting Calendar
• Implementation of the FY 26-27 work plan
• Collaboration with the Urban Forest Committee
• Discussion of Foodware Ordinance Support and No Coal in the East Bay Campaign

Library Task Force

The Library Task Force will hold a special meeting to conduct a tour of the El Cerrito Library. Members will review the facility's needs and current services.

• Tour of El Cerrito Library facility and services

Urban Forest Committee

The Urban Forest Committee will meet to discuss its work plan, calendar of events, and outreach for Arbor Week 2027. The committee will also receive updates on wildfire resilience and forest conservation management.

• Implementation update on the HNA Wildfire Resilience and Forest Conservation Management Plan
• Planning for Arbor Week 2027 and other outreach activities
• Potential presentation from Skyline Gardens
• Discussion on collaboration with the Environmental Quality Committee and Park and Recreation Commission
• Adoption of September 14, 2026, meeting minutes

Design Review Board

The regular meeting of the Design Review Board scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted by this body during this scheduled time.

City Council

The El Cerrito City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with a 5:00 PM special session and a 6:00 PM regular meeting. The special session includes a closed-session conference with labor negotiators regarding the Police Employees Association. The regular meeting is largely proclamations and presentations, plus a consent calendar that includes a $2,000,000 combined annual spending limit for on-call professional services contracts and an $80,000 amendment to a vehicle repair services agreement.

• Consent item: resolution authorizing two-year extensions of on-call professional services contracts through October 2028, with a combined annual spending authority not-to-exceed $2,000,000 per fiscal year
• Consent item: resolution amending the agreement with Tecknica Auto, Inc. for repair services to a not-to-exceed $80,000 through July 31, 2027
• Closed session at 5:00 PM: conference with labor negotiators regarding the Police Employees Association (PEA) under Government Code Section 54957.6
• Presentations: Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District update and West Contra Costa Unified School District update
• Proclamations: Neighborhood Preservation Week (Oct 11-17), Filipino American History Month, National Arts and Humanities Month, United Against Hate Week (Oct 18-24), Unity Day (Oct 21), and recognition of resident Janet James for 40 years of service to Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor

Community Safety Committee

The Community Safety Committee's regular meeting scheduled for October 5th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the El Cerrito City Council Chambers, 10890 San Pablo Avenue, has been cancelled. The notice states the next special meeting is scheduled for November 2nd 2026 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 10890 San Pablo Ave. No agenda items, votes, or decisions are listed in this document. Staff liaison is Sergeant Aaron Leone, 510-215-4418.

• Regular meeting of Oct 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM cancelled
• Next special meeting set for Nov 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers, 10890 San Pablo Ave
• No substantive agenda items listed in this notice
• Contact: Sergeant Aaron Leone, 510-215-4418

Arts and Culture Commission

The Arts and Culture Commission will review 13 artist proposals for the City Hall Gallery Space and consider a recommendation to spend up to $3,000 from the Public Art Fund on reception staffing. It will also consider a $122 mini-grant for Spanish puppet shows, a draft call for artists for the Creative ReUse residency, and discuss October events and a possible community center mural project.

• Mini-grant: $122 to Experience Español for two Spanish puppet shows
• Select artists for City Hall Gallery Space from 13 proposals
• Recommend up to $3,000 from Public Art Fund for gallery reception staffing
• Approve draft Call For Artists for Creative ReUse Artist Residency
• Discuss October Arts Month events, including United Against Hate Week Chalk Art Event

Citizen Street Oversight Committee

The Citizens Street Oversight Committee will review the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the 2008 Sales Tax Agreed Upon Procedures Report. The committee will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Expenditure Plan Status Report and review committee standing rules.

• Approval of May 11, 2026, meeting minutes
• Review of Fiscal Year 2024-25 ACFR and AUPR regarding Measure A Street Improvement Fund
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Report Memorandum to City Council
• Review of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Expenditure Plan Status Report
• Review of Standing Rules adopted on September 28, 2020

Park and Recreation Commission

The Park and Recreation Commission will hear a presentation on the Recreation Department's organization and services, focusing on Adult Programs, Senior Services & Facilities. They will also discuss their work plan, future meeting topics, and review the status of funded and unfunded parks and recreation capital projects.

• Presentation on Recreation Department Adult Programs, Senior Services & Facilities Division
• Discussion of Park and Recreation Commission Work Plan goals and progress
• Review of Parks Projects Status Sheet for capital improvement projects
• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2026 meeting
• Public oral communications limited to 3 minutes per person

Financial Advisory Board

The regular September 22, 2026 meeting of the El Cerrito Financial Advisory Board has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2026 at City Hall Council Chambers, 10890 San Pablo Ave. No agenda items are listed for this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

This agenda is a notice of cancellation. The special City Council meeting scheduled for September 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Special City Council meeting cancelled

Economic Development Committee

The El Cerrito Economic Development Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss the status of its workplan implementation timelines and receive updates from staff, the City Council liaison, and the Chamber of Commerce. The agenda is largely procedural, including public comments, approval of minutes from the July 20, 2026 meeting, and announcements.

• Approval of minutes from the July 20, 2026 regular meeting
• Discussion of workplan implementation timelines
• Oral communications from the public (3-minute limit)
• Staff and City Council liaison announcements
• Chamber of Commerce updates

Planning Commission

The El Cerrito Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a new two-story, two-unit building at 1018 Everett St that would exceed the required main building envelope. The rest of the agenda is routine: roll call, public comments, minutes adoption, and staff reports.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit PL26-0064 for 1018 Everett St to allow a two-story duplex to exceed the main building envelope (ECMC 19.06.030.D, Ch. 19.34)
• Project categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 3 (small structures)
• Adoption of August 19, 2026 meeting minutes

Committee on Aging

The El Cerrito Committee on Aging will hold a regular meeting to receive updates on the upcoming Senior Resource Fair, discuss progress on its FY 2026-2027 Biennial Work Plan, and consider assigning members as liaisons to senior living facilities. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and liaison reports from various organizations. No major policy decisions or budget items are on the agenda.

• Update on El Cerrito Senior Resource Fair scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Discussion of FY 2026-2027 Biennial Work Plan, including centenarian recognition and street sign condition recommendations to Public Works
• Consider assigning liaisons to Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor and El Cerrito Royale
• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2026 meeting
• Liaison reports from Advisory Council on Aging, California Senior Legislature, West County Senior Coalition, and others

City Council

The El Cerrito City Council will hold a special closed-session meeting on labor negotiations and anticipated litigation, then a regular meeting. The regular agenda includes adopting a Local Road Safety Plan with a Vision Zero policy, rolling forward unfinished FY 2025-26 purchase orders and projects, accepting a $200,000 grant for Swim Center ADA improvements, and approving several contracts and proclamations.

• Adopt Local Road Safety Plan including Citywide Vision Zero Policy
• Roll forward $69,891 from General Fund and $2,452,251 from special revenue/enterprise funds for incomplete FY 2025-26 purchase orders
• Accept $200,000 CDBG grant plus $50,000 city match for El Cerrito Swim Center locker room ADA improvements; authorize $34,500 additional design compensation to RS+M
• Renew Mark43, Inc. software agreement for computer aided dispatch and records management, not to exceed $57,000
• Approve Halloween Block Party pilot program waiving block party permit fees on October 31

Urban Forest Committee

The El Cerrito Urban Forest Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the HNA Wildfire Resilience and Forest Conservation Management Plan, collaboration with other city bodies, and its own work plan and calendar. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and public comments, with most time devoted to planning activities such as Arbor Week 2027 and fire-wise restoration.

• Update on implementation of the HNA Wildfire Resilience and Forest Conservation Management Plan
• Discussion on collaboration with the Environmental Quality Committee and Park and Recreation Commission
• Planning for Arbor Week 2027 and outreach
• Ad-hoc subcommittee update on fire-wise restoration in the HNA
• Consider adopting minutes from August 10, 2026 meeting

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect a vice chair, review its accomplishments list for City Council, and plan upcoming community events including the 2027 MLK Parade/Event, the 2026 United Against Hate Week Chalk Art Event, and a possible 2027 Loving Day celebration. The commission will also discuss the City Hall flag schedule and rotation, and its ongoing workplan. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person for items not on the agenda.

• Election of vice chair due to recent vacancy
• Discussion of HRC Accomplishment List due to City Council
• Planning for 2027 MLK Parade/Event
• Planning for 2026 United Against Hate Week Chalk Art Event
• Discussion of City Hall flag schedule and rotation

Library Task Force

The El Cerrito Library Task Force is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on the history of efforts for a new or improved library, discuss its purview and develop a workplan, and adopt a regular meeting schedule. The meeting is open to the public with options for in-person, Zoom, phone, or written comments.

• Presentation on history and efforts for a new or improved library in El Cerrito
• Discussion of Task Force purview and workplan development
• Motion to adopt a regular meeting schedule for the Task Force
• Public comments accepted via multiple methods, including email to cityclerk@elcerrito.gov

Environmental Quality Committee

The regular meeting of the Environmental Quality Committee scheduled for September 8, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: October 13, 2026, 7:00 PM

Design Review Board

The regular meeting of the Design Review Board scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. For more information, contact Staff Liaison Jeff Ballantine.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items listed

City Council