MEETING OF
CONTRA COSTA MAYORS CONFERENCE
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by the City of Hercules
Business meeting and dinner at: Hercules Community Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Rd., Hercules, CA 94547.
Presentation: Rebecca Rozen, Regional Vice President of the Hospital Council of Northern and Central California will describe the current situation in health care under the current national administration.
Buffet dinner with vegetarian option will follow the business meeting at the same location.
DINNER RESERVATIONS MADE THROUGH THE CITY OF HERCULES
RSVP to: Clarisse Saechao, acsaechao@herculesca.gov (preferred) or (510) 799-8209.
Reservation deadline: NOON, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026
Cancellation deadline: NOON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
Dinner Reservations: Two dinners are prepaid for each City. Please RSVP with the names and titles of all attendees. Others interested in staying for dinner must contact the City of Hercules, as noted above, and pay at the door or mail payment to: City of Hercules, Attn: Clarisse Saechao, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547
Individuals will be billed for reservations made but not cancelled prior to the deadline.
Dinner Cost: $80.00. Note: This is an increase for 2026.
DIRECTIONS TO HERCULES COMMUNITY CENTER, 2001 REFUGIO VALLEY RD, ca 94547
From I-80 East (West County):
Follow I-80 E.
Use the 2nd from the right lane to take exit 23 for CA-4 E toward Hercules
Slight right onto the ramp to Sycamore Ave
Merge onto Willow Ave
Use the 2nd from the left lane to turn left onto Sycamore Ave
Turn right onto Refugio Valley Rd
Turn left onto Community Ctr
From Highway 4 (Central / East County):
Follow CA – 4 W.
Take exit 1C for Willow Ave
Turn left onto Willow Ave
Turn left onto Palm Ave
Turn right onto Sycamore Ave
Turn left onto Redwood Road
At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Refugio Valley Rd
Turn right onto Community Ctr.
JOINT MEETING OF
CONTRA COSTA MAYORS CONFERENCE &
CONTRA COSTA CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
Thursday March 5, 2026
6:30 Business Meeting Agenda
Call Mayors Conference (Conference) to order, Pledge Allegiance to the flag and roll call.
1. Program: Rebecca Rozen, Regional Vice President of the Hospital Council of Northern and Central California will describe the situation in health care under the current national administration.
2. Approval of minutes: (attached) of the February 5, 2026 Conference meeting.
Action: Move to approve February 5, 2026 Conference Minutes.
3. Chair Announcements:
4. Conference Appointee Reports: City representatives to area-wide boards, commissions, and agencies may report on activities of the agency to which they are appointed at this time.
5. Mayor Announcements:
6. State and Federal Legislative Update:
7. County Supervisor Announcements:
8. League of California Cities Update: Samantha “Sam” Brightman, East Bay Division Public Affairs Manager.
9. Public Comments: Members of the public are advised that public comments at this place should be confined to items not on the agenda and should be limited to no more than 2 minutes in length. Also, no more than one speaker from any organization should address the mayors on the same evening.
10. Host City Welcome: Mayor Chris Kelley will welcome all to Hercules.
11. Adjourn Conference to April 2 in Concord.
Deadline for next agenda is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Brown Act Reminder: The Contra Costa Mayors Conference/City Selection Committee has a policy of complying with the letter and spirit of open meeting laws. Generally, off-agenda items maybe taken up only if:
1. Two-thirds of Conference voting members find a need for immediate action exists and the need to take action came to the attention of the Conference after the agenda was prepared (Note: If fewer than two-thirds of Conference members are present, taking up an off-agenda item requires a unanimous vote); or 2. A majority of the Conference finds an emergency (for example: work stoppage or disaster) exists.
A majority of any city council may not, consistent with the Brown Act, discuss specific substantive issues among themselves at Conference meetings. Any such discussion is subject to the Brown Act and must occur in a City Council meeting that complies with Brown Act requirements.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
2026
April 2, Concord
May 7, Orinda
June 4, Walnut Creek
July 9, San Pablo (One week late avoiding holiday weekend)
August 6, Oakley
September 3, Moraga
October 1, Lafayette
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MINUTES OF THE
CONTRA COSTA MAYORS CONFERENCE
AND CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Thursday, February 5, 2026 – 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by the City of Richmond
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Anissa Williams called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY DELEGATES:
Antioch: Mayor Ron Bernal
Brentwood: Council Member Jovita Mendoza
Clayton: Mayor Jeff Wan
Concord: Mayor Laura Nakamura
Town of Danville: Mayor Neil Arnerich
El Cerrito: Council Member Lisa Motoyama
Hercules: Mayor Christine Kelley
Lafayette: Mayor Carl Anduri
Martinez: Mayor Brianne Zorn
Moraga: Mayor Kerry Hillis
Oakley: Mayor Hugh Henderson
Orinda: Mayor Brandyn Iverson
Pinole: Mayor Anthony Tave
Pittsburg: Mayor Dionne Adams
Pleasant Hill: Mayor Zac Shess
Richmond: Mayor Eduardo Martinez
San Pablo: Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
San Ramon: Mayor Mark Armstrong
Walnut Creek: Mayor Kevin Wilk
Presiding: Conference Chair: Anissa Williams.
The above delegates comprised a quorum for the meetings.
1. Program: Caitlin Sly, President of Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, described
food needs and community response in the 2026 environment.
2. Approval of Minutes: of the January 8, 2026 Conference and City Selection Committee (CSC) Meetings.
Action: Motion to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2026 Conference and CSC meetings passed unanimously. Voting aye were delegates from Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord,
Danville, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pinole, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek.
3. Chair Announcements: None.
4. Conference Appointee Reports: Newell Arnerich noted that CCTA was recognized at the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting in Washington, DC. He also noted new appointees to the CCTA Accessibility Advisory Committee. Chris Kelley announced the 2026 Economic Alliance Awards ceremony at the refurbished Oakland Henry Kaiser Center March 26. Dionne Adams noted that the Air Board had their annual retreat and that they have approved a community grant program to direct fine monies to the affected communities. Brianne Zorn noted that the Hazmat Commission met to set 2026 priorities. These can be found at the web site. Sue Noack reported on several items from MTC. Cindy Silva reported that ABAG would be focusing on preserving affordable housing in 2026.
5. Mayor Announcements: Various mayors announced Black History Month events. Orinda noted that their new disaster evacuation software program is now operational. Pinole noted that the Council has forwarded the question of having a directly elected mayor to the voters. Antioch noted a major expansion by Loaves and Fishes in Antioch. San Pablo noted that the Community Grant Foundation is accepting applications for 2026 grants. Lafayette noted that the Park Theater building is being renovated. San Ramon noted they are utilizing the recent swarms of minor earthquakes to raise awareness of the need for earthquake preparedness. Richmond noted a new Police Chief. Concord noted that City Manager Valerie Barone would be retiring in June after 14 successful years as City Manager.
6. State and Federal Legislative Update: Staff for Congressman DeSaulnier and various State elected officials noted various pieces of pending legislation and town halls.
7. County Supervisor Announcements: Ken Carlson greeted all.
8. League of California Cities Update: Samantha “Sam” Brightman announced 2026 League advocacy priorities and announced the 2026 East Bay Division Legislative Dinner.
9. Public Comments: Various speakers described Pride Month events in various locations. The East Bay Leadership coalition has endorsed the transit measure that will be on the November ballot. A representative for the Health Care Workers Union urged support for the billionaires tax. Steven Baiter of the Economic Dev. Alliance announced various events.
10. Presentation of Thank You plaque to past chair Alex Walker Griffith: Chair Williams presented the traditional city pin plaque to Past Chair Walker-Griffith and thanked him for his service. He thanked all for their support in 2025.
11. Host City Welcome: Mayor Eduardo Martinez welcomed all to Richmond and introduced current and former council members and mayors as well as city staff. He also introduced Richmond resident Cheryl Sudduth who gave a fulsome report on notable Richmond residents in honor of Black History month.
12. Chair Anissa Williams adjourned the meeting to March 5 in Hercules.
Deadline for next agenda is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Brown Act Reminder: The Contra Costa Mayors Conference/City Selection Committee has a policy of complying with the letter and spirit of open meeting laws. Generally, off-agenda items maybe taken up only if:
1. Two-thirds of Conference voting members find a need for immediate action exists and the need to take action came to the attention of the Conference after the agenda was prepared (Note: If fewer than two-thirds of Conference members are present, taking up an off-agenda item requires a unanimous vote); or 2. A majority of the Conference finds an emergency (for example: work stoppage or disaster) exists.
A majority of any city council may not, consistent with the Brown Act, discuss specific substantive issues among themselves at Conference meetings.