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JOINT MEETING OF
CONTRA COSTA MAYORS CONFERENCE &
CONTRA COSTA CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
Thursday, January 9, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by the City of Oakley
Business meeting & dinner at: Oakley Recreation Center, 1250 O’Hara Ave., Oakley.
Presentation: John Muir Hospital regarding their behavioral health program in Concord.
Dinner follows business meeting: Buffet dinner with vegetarian options.
RSVP Deadline: 5 p.m., Dec 19th (Early RSVP because of holiday closure)
Cancellation Deadline: Same as above.
DINNER RESERVATIONS ARE MADE THROUGH
THE CITY OF OAKLEY
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 RSVP, as noted below: Dinner Cost: $70.00.
Point of Contact for Reservations and Cancellations: Lesley Sanders at cityclerk@ci.oakley.ca.us
or (925) 625-7048. (Email preferred.)
The deadline to RSVP is 5:00 p.m. on December 19th.
Please indicate if you will be attending just the business meeting or both the business meeting and dinner.
Individuals will be billed for reservations that are made but not cancelled by the deadline.
Dinner Payment by check payable to the City of Oakley may be presented at the door or mailed to: Leslie Sanders, City Hall, 3231 Main St., Oakley, 94561.
Individuals will be billed for reservations made but not cancelled prior to the deadline.
Directions to the Business Meet
From Brentwood
v Take Brentwood Boulevard West toward Oakley
v Brentwood Boulevard becomes Main Street
v Turn left onto Laurel Road
v Turn right onto O’Hara Avenue
v Turn right at the signal at Chianti Way into the Recreation Center parking lot
From All Other Cities
v Take State Route 4 East toward Oakley/Brentwood
v Take the Laurel Road exit
v Turn left onto Laurel Road
v Turn left onto O’Hara Avenue
v Turn right at the signal at Chianti Way into the Recreation Center parking lot
Please note that traffic on Route 4 East can be very heavy in the late afternoon.
Please RSVP to Lesley Sanders at cityclerk@ci.oakley.ca.usmailto:brown@ci.oakley.ca.us or (925) 625-7048.
The deadline to RSVP is 5:00 p.m. on December 19th.
Please indicate if you will be attending just the business meeting or both the business meeting and dinner.
Individuals will be billed for reservations which are made but not cancelled by the deadline.
JOINT MEETING OF
CONTRA COSTA MAYORS CONFERENCE &
CONTRA COSTA CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
Thursday, January 9, 2025
6:30 P.M. BUSINESS MEETING
AGENDA
Call Mayors Conference (Conference) to Order, Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, & Roll Call. (Note: For CSC roll call, Mayors or representatives authorized to act on behalf of mayors, such as mayors pro tempore, and vice mayors, or a council member authorized by the city council to act in lieu of a mayor are qualified to vote as members of the CSC. A quorum of the CSC shall consist of at least 50% of the mayors or the authorized elected representatives of mayors of cities in the county. Thus, a CSC quorum will be at least ten mayors or mayor representatives.)
1. Program: Presentation by John Muir Behavioral Health program in Concord.
2. Approval of Minutes: (attached) of the December 5, 2024 meetings.
Action: Move to approve December 5, 2024 Conference & City Selection Committee (CSC) minutes.
3. Election of Chair of the Mayors Conference for 2025: Conference bylaws provide that the Chair of the Conference shall serve a term of office for the calendar year. Nominations were solicited in December. The Chair must be a mayor for 2025 or the previous year’s Vice Chair. Hercules Council Member Alex Walker-Griffith who served as Vice-Chair of the Mayors Conference in 2024 has volunteered to serve as Conference Chair for 2025. (Email attached.) There were no other nominations by the deadline.
ACTION: Apply Conference rule and elect Alex Walker-Griffith Chair of the Conference for 2025.
4. Passing of the gavel and comments from the retiring Conference Chair Loella Haskew and the new Conference Chair. (Note that while this item is normally dealt with at the end of the January meeting, because retiring chair Haskew is no longer a member of the Walnut Creek Council, we are making this transition at the start of this meeting.)
5. Election of Vice Chair of the Mayors Conference for 2025: Conference bylaws provide that the Vice Chair shall serve a term of office for the calendar year. Nominations were solicited in December. Oakley Mayor Shannon Shaw nominated Oakley Council Member Anissa Williams for the position of Conference Vice Chair for 2025. (Nomination letter attached.) There were no other nominations by the deadline.
Action: Apply Conference rule and elect Anissa Williams Vice Chair of the Conference for 2025.
6. Adoption of 2025 Conference Budget: The Conference Executive Committee unanimously recommends adoption of the proposed 2025 budget, which is unchanged from 2024, and the proposed schedule of meeting locations for 2025. (Exec. Comm. minutes and budget recommendation attached.)
Action: Move to approve 2025 Mayors Conference Budget and Schedule of 2025 meeting locations.
7. Recess Mayors Conference and Call City Selection Committee to order: (Note: The new chair of the Mayors Conference will serve as interim chair of the City Selection Committee until a new CSC Chair is elected.)
8. Election of Chair of the City Selection Committee (CSC) for 2025. CSC Bylaws provide that the Chair of the CSC shall serve a term of office for the calendar year. Nominations were solicited in December. State law requires that the Chair of the CSC must be the mayor of a Contra Costa city or town for the year 2025.
Action: There were no written nominations by the agenda deadline, thus the CSC will accept nominations from the floor and elect a Chair.
9. Election of Vice Chair of the CSC for 2025. CSC Bylaws provide that the Vice Chair shall serve a term of office for the calendar year. Nominations were solicited in December. State law requires that the Vice Chair of the CSC must be the mayor of a Contra Costa city or town for the year 2025.
Action: There were no written nominations by the agenda deadline, thus the CSC will accept nominations from the floor and elect a Vice Chair.
10. Appointment to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Board. Mark Ross has retired from Martinez council service and a new member needs to be appointed to the BAAQMD Board for a two-year term ending in January 2027. Nominees were solicited in December 2024. Martinez Mayor Brianne Zorn and Dionne Adams, Vice Mayor, City of Pittsburg have both been nominated for this position. (Letters of nomination attached.) Each nominee may speak for two minutes in support of her nomination prior to the vote.
Action: Hold an election and appoint a new member to a position on the BAAQMD Board for a two-year term ending in January 2027.
11. Call for appointments to the Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). San Ramon Council Member Scott Perkins, who has left council service, was serving as a LAFCO member. Concord Mayor Edi Bursan, who has likewise retired, was serving as an alternate LAFCO member. New appointments need to be made to each of these positions. The CSC will be making these appointments to terms ending May 4, 2027 at the February 6, 2025 meeting. Any mayor or council member may serve on LAFCO. Nominees should indicate which position they are applying for.
Nominations for these positions (and for other positions that follow) shall be filed by email with Executive Director Gary Pokorny: gjpokorn@lmi.net no later than Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
12. Recess CSC and call Conference back to order.
13. Appointment to the Contra Costa Hazardous Materials Commission (HMC): There exists a vacancy on the HMC. The Conference needs to make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for appointment to an alternate term ending December 31, 2028. There were no nominations by the deadline.
Action: Accept nomination(s) from the floor and recommend someone for appointment to the HMC for a new alternate member term ending Dec. 2028. Alternatively carry the appointment to the February meeting.
14. Appointment of an alternate member to the East Bay Regional Communications System (EBRCS) Board. Mark Ross has retired from council service and a new alternate member needs to be appointed to the EBRCS Board for the balance of a term ending in October 2025. Oakley Mayor Shannon Shaw has been nominated for the balance of this term. (Nomination attached.) There were no other nominees by the deadline.
Action: Apply Conference rule and elect Shannon Shaw an alternate member of the EBRCS Board for a term ending in October 2025.
15. Appointments to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Board. The terms of Newell Arnerich as member and of Brianne Zorn as alternate member of the CCTA Board will end January 31, 2025. Nominees were solicited in December 2024. Danville Council Member Newell Arnerich has been nominated for the member term and Oakley Mayor Shannon Shaw has been nominated for the alternate term. (Letters of nomination attached.)
Action: Apply Conference rule and elect Newell Arnerich as a Member and Shannon Shaw an Alternate Member of the CCTA Board for terms ending in January 2027.
16. Call for an appointment to the East Bay Regional Communications System (EBRCS) Authority Board. Former San Ramon Council Member Scott Perkins, was serving on this Board. A new appointment needs to be made to the remainder of a term ending in October 2025. The Conference will be making an appointment at the February 6, 2025 meeting. Any mayor or council member may serve on this Board.
Nominations for this position shall be filed by email with Executive Director Gary Pokorny: gjpokorn@lmi.net no later than Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
17, Call for an appointment to the Contra Costa Elections Citizen Advisory Committee: El Cerrito Council Member Paul Fadelli, who served in this capacity, has retired from council service and a new member needs to be appointed to this open-ended position. Any Council member or mayor may serve on this Committee.
Nominations for this position shall be filed by email with Executive Director Gary Pokorny: gjpokorn@lmi.net no later than Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
18. Call for an appointment to the Contra Costa County-Wide Bicycle Committee: Martinez Council Member Mark Ross has retired from council service and a new member needs to be appointed to this open-ended position. Any Council member or mayor may serve on this Committee. Nominations for this position shall be filed by email with Executive Director Gary Pokorny: gjpokorn@lmi.net no later than Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
19. Call for an appointment to the Contra Costa Regional Access Network Board: Brentwood Mayor Joel Bryant, who served in this capacity, has retired from service and a new member needs to be appointed to this open-ended position. Any mayor may serve on this Committee. Since the requirement is that the member serving shall be a mayor, it is convenient, though not a requirement, that a directly elected mayor serve. Nominations for this position shall be filed by email with Executive Director Gary Pokorny: gjpokorn@lmi.net no later than Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
20. Chair Announcements:
21. 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.
22. Mayor Announcements:
23. State and Federal Legislative Update:
24. County Supervisor Announcements:
25. League of California Cities Update: Samantha “Sam” Caygill, East Bay Division Public Affairs Manager.
26. 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.
27. Welcome to Oakley by Mayor Shannon Shaw:
28. Adjourn Conference and CSC to February 13 in Moraga.
Deadline for next agenda is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
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
2025
February 13, Moraga (One week late because of League of Cities Conference.)
March 6, Lafayette
April 3, Clayton
May 1, Pleasant Hill
June 5, Brentwood
July 10, San Ramon (One week late because of holiday)
August 7, Antioch
September 4, El Cerrito
October 9, Martinez (One week late because of holiday)
November 6, Danville
December 4, Pinole
MINUTES OF THE
CONTRA COSTA MAYORS CONFERENCE
AND CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Thursday, December 5, 2024 – 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by the City of San Pablo
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Haskew called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY DELEGATES:
Antioch: Mayor Lamar Thorpe
Brentwood: Absent
Clayton: Mayor Jim Diaz
Concord: Mayor Edi Bursan
Town of Danville: Council Member Newell Arnerich
El Cerrito: Mayor Tessa Rudnick
Hercules: Absent
Lafayette: Absent
Martinez: Mayor Brianne Zorn
Moraga: Vice Mayor Steve Woehleke
Oakley: Council Member Aaron Meadows
Orinda: Mayor Darlene Gee
Pinole: Mayor Maureen Toms
Pittsburg: Absent
Pleasant Hill: Mayor Matthew Rinn
Richmond: Absent
San Pablo: Mayor Patricia Ponce
San Ramon: Council Member Scott Perkins
Walnut Creek: Mayor Cindy Darling
Presiding: Conference Chair: Loella Haskew.
The above delegates comprised a quorum for the meetings.
1. Program: Holiday social meeting.
2. Approval of Minutes: of November 14, 2024, Conference and City Selection Committee (CSC) meetings.
Action: Motion to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2024 Conference and CSC meetings passed. Voting aye were delegates from Antioch, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Martinez, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pinole, Pleasant Hill, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek. Brentwood, Hercules, Lafayette, Pittsburg, and Richmond were absent.
3. Call for nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair of the Mayors Conference for 2025: Conference bylaws provide that the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Conference shall each serve a term of office for the calendar year. Nominations are solicited in December. Elections of Chair and Vice-Chair will take place at the January 2025 meeting. Chair shall be a mayor for 2025 or the 2024 Conference Vice-Chair. Vice-Chair may be either a mayor or a council member at the time of election. Nominees shall indicate position for which they are being nominated. Nominations for these positions (and for other positions to follow) shall be filed by email with Executive Director, Gary Pokorny: gjpokorn@lmi.net no later than 5 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2024.
4. Appointment to the Contra Costa Hazardous Materials Commission (HMC): The appointment of Peter Cloven as an alternate on the HMC will expire December 31, 2024. The Conference needs to make a new recommendation for appointment to an alternate term ending December 2028. There were no nominations by the deadline.
Action: Nomination opportunity was carried over to the January 9 meeting.
5. Conference recessed and CSC was called to order for items 6 & 7, below:
6. Call for nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair of the City Selection Committee (CSC) for 2024. CSC Bylaws provide that the Chair and Vice-Chair of the CSC shall each serve a term of office for the calendar year. Nominations are solicited in December. Elections of Chair and Vice-Chair will take place at the January 9, 2025 meeting. State law requires that the Chair and Vice-Chair of the CSC must each be the mayor of a Contra Costa city or town for the year 2025. Nominations for these positions (and for other positions to follow) shall be filed by email with Executive Director, Gary Pokorny as noted above.
7. Call for Appointment to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Board. Mark Ross is retiring from Martinez council service and a new member needs to be appointed to the BAAQMD Board for a two-year term ending in January 2027. The City Selection Committee will be making an appointment for this position at the January 9, 2025 meeting. Any mayor or council member may serve on this Board. Nominations for these positions (and for other positions to follow) shall be filed by email with Executive Director, Gary Pokorny as noted above.
8. CSC Meeting recessed & Mayors Conference was called back to order for balance of agenda.
9. Call for Appointment to the East Bay Regional Communications System (EBRCS) Board. Mark Ross is retiring from council service and a new alternate member needs to be appointed to the EBRCS Board for the balance of a term ending in October 2025. The Conference will be making an appointment for this position at the January 9, 2025 meeting. Any mayor or council member may serve on this Board. Nominations for this position shall be filed as noted above.
10. Call for Appointments to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Board. The terms of Newell Arnerich as member and of Brianne Zorn as alternate member of the CCTA Board will end January 31, 2025. The Conference will be making appointments for these positions at the January 9, 2025 meeting. Any mayor or council member may serve on this Board. The incumbents are eligible to be reappointed. Nominees should indicate the position applying for. Nominations for these positions shall be filed as noted above.
11. Chair Announcements: Chair Haskew noted there would be significant turnover among elected officials this year as many retired. At the January meeting we will be calling for nominations to a large number of boards and commissions as a result. She encouraged all newly elected council members and mayors as well as continuing members to carefully consider whether they are interested in serving in such capacity.
12. Conference Appointee Reports: Scott Perkins noted that LAFCO had approved the expansion of the Contra Costa Fire District to include the area of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District. The Regional Communication System Board has recommended funding for a 15-year capital equipment replacement program that will result in the annual per-radio charge increasing from $31 to $36 on July 1, 2025. There will be other increases in years to follow. He noted that the Board also voted to adopt a stricter policy on accounts in arrears that includes sending seriously overdue accounts to collection agencies.
Newell Arnerich noted that CCTA had received various federal grants and that the Richmond-San Francisco ferry will be featuring free Friday ferry rides during the month of December. Sue Noack noted that MTC continues to struggle with the Fiscal Cliff facing various transit agencies and Bay Area bridge tolls will increase January 1. The Richmond-San Rafael bridge bike lane hours may be changing in January as well. Kevin Wilk noted the opening of the South County Family Justice Center. Lisa Motoyama noted that the Bay Area Housing Finance Agency would be administering housing rental assistance grants. Plan Bay Area 2050 outreach workshops are coming.
13. Mayor Announcements: Various mayors announced holiday celebration events and new council members.
14. State and Federal Legislative Update: Staff for Congressman DeSaulnier and John Garamendi noted various pieces of pending legislation and that there would be a short, post-election House session.
15. County Supervisor Announcements: None.
16. League of California Cities Update: None.
17. Public Comments: Bradley Dunn of BART noted that BART will be increasing fares 5.5% January 1. Staff from East Bay M. U. D. noted that there are imposters masquerading as EBMUD staff trying to gain entrance to homes illegally. Kathy Cho Rothberg of the Lao Family Community Development organization noted that the organization would be celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2025. Concord Mayor Edi Bursan noted the need for changes to the Brown Act to discourage disrespectful public comment behavior at public meetings. He urged the Conference to take up this cause.
18. Host City Welcome: Mayor Patricia Ponce introduced current and past council members, past mayors, city staff, highlighted several San Pablo programs, and welcomed all to San Pablo.
19. Chair Haskew adjourned the meeting to January 9 in Oakley in memory of former Richmond Council Member James McMillan who recently passed away.
Deadline for next agenda is 5:00 p.m. Monday, December 23, 2024.
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.
Hi Gary,
Thanks for sending over the agenda. I’d like to nominate myself for Chair of the Mayors Conference.
Sincerely,
Alex Walker-Griffin
Councilman, City of Hercules
He,Him,His
(510) 367-2958
Sent with Spark
On Nov 22, 2024 at 14:21 -0800, Gary and Jean Pokorny <gjpokorn@lmi.net>, wrote:
Dear Members of the Contra Costa County Mayors Conference,
I am writing to formally express my support of Anissa Williams in serving as Vice Chair of the Contra Costa County Mayors Conference for the 2025 calendar year. I believe she would be an asset in this leadership capacity and contribute to its mission of fostering collaboration and addressing regional priorities.
As a current council member and former mayor, Anissa brings a wealth of experience in local governance, regional planning, and public service. Her tenure as mayor allowed her to build strong relationships with fellow municipal leaders, stakeholders, and residents, as well as to champion initiatives that improved the quality of life for not only our Oakley community, but well beyond based on her relationships with key legislative partners. In addition, her previous role as Chair of Tri Delta Transit gave Anissa a deep understanding of regional transportation issues and a proven ability to work across jurisdictions to develop innovative solutions.
These experiences have equipped Anissa Williams with the skills necessary to address complex challenges collaboratively—skills I believe are essential to the role of Vice Chair.
As Vice Chair, I know she would prioritize fostering constructive dialogue among members, amplifying our collective voice on regional issues, and ensuring the Conference continues to be a dynamic forum for innovation and progress.
Thank you for considering Anissa Williams as a candidate for Vice Chair. I am confident that she is deeply invested in the success of the Contra Costa County Mayors Conference and the communities we all serve.
Sincerely,
Shannon Shaw
C O U N T Y M A Y O R S C O N F E R E N C E
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES
December 5, 6 p.m.
Maple Hall, San Pablo
Members present: Loella Haskew, Sue Noack, Tessa Rudnick, Darleen Gee, and Aaron Meadows. Absent: Dave Hudson, Alex Walker-Griffin.
1) PRESENTATION OF 2025 OPERATING BUDGET AND MEETING LOCATIONS PROPOSAL (Attached.)
Action: Motion to recommend that the full Conference Board adopt the attached 2025 budget and meeting schedule passed unanimously. Voting in favor were members Haskew, Noack, Rudnick, Gee, and Meadows.
DATE: Sept. 30, 2024
To: Mayors Conference Executive Committee
FROM: Gary F. Pokorny, Executive Director
PROPOSED 2025 CONFERENCE BUDGET
Mayors Conference bylaws provide that an annual budget shall be prepared by the Executive Director, reviewed by the Executive Committee, and then presented to the full Conference Board for adoption. The attached draft budget is presented for your review and recommendation to the full Board.
DISCUSSION:
Attached is the proposed 2025 Conference Budget. The proposed operating expenditures are the same as those budgeted for 2024. The 2024 projected experience shown in the attached document indicates this to be appropriate.
In person meetings are expected to continue for 2025 and have the effect of maintaining operating expenses at a level reflecting 2024 experience. Payments due from member cities for operations in 2025 will be very close to the current year payments, any change will reflect only changes in population estimates.
For the 2023 budget we increased the charge for meals to $70 per person per meal. This seems to still be appropriate and is recommended for continuation in 2025.
This budget is premised on the assumption that we will continue to meet in person for all of 2025.
When invoices are submitted to member cities for 2025, each city may see a minor adjustment in payments due for the new year compared to payments for 2024 because of revised population estimates only.
CONTRA COSTA MAYORS CONFERENCE
PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET
2023 2024 2024 2025 BUD.- BUD.
ACTUAL BUDGET Yr. End Est. PROPOSED CHANGE
_______________________________________________________________________
EXPENSES
Ex. Dir. 32,000 32,000 32,000 32,000 -0-
Auto Exp. 413 450 316 450 -0-
Web/Phone 534 525 576 525 -0-
Supplies 627 600 545 600 -0-
Meet. Exp. 1320 1680 1680 1680 -0-
Training -0- -0- -0- -0- -0-
Contingency -0- 350 -0- 350 -0- ____________________________________________________________________
Exp. Sub-tot. 34,894 35,605 35,117 35,605 -0-
P.-Pd. Dinners 31,920* 31920 31,920 31,920 -0-
TOTAL EXP. 66,814 67,525 67,037 67,525 -0-
REVENUES
Dues 35,195 35,605 35,605 35,605 -0-
P.-Pd. Dinners 15,960* 31,920* 31,920 31,920 -0-
Int. Income. 10 10 10 10 -0-
Total Rev. 51,165* 67,535* 67,535 67,535 -0-
* Note: The budget for 2023 collected meal payments for 6 months only and paid the remainder of the cost of meals for a full year from pre-paid meal balances carried over from the 2020 budget when Covid ended in-person meetings. In 2024 full payment for a year’s worth of meals was again collected in revenues.
SCHEDULE OF MEETING LOCATIONS FOR 2025:
The Conference bylaws also provide that a schedule of meeting locations for each upcoming year be adopted by the full Conference Board. Such a schedule is attached below.
Action: Move to recommend that the full Conference Board adopt the Attached Proposed Mayors Conference 2025 budget and schedule of meeting locations as attached.
PROPOSED MAYORS CONFERENCE MEETING LOCATIONS
2025
January 9, Oakley (One week late because of holidays.)
February 13, Moraga (One week late because of League of California Cities event.)
March 6, Lafayette
April 3, Clayton
May 1, Pleasant Hill
June 5, Brentwood
July 10, San Ramon (One week late because of holiday.)
August 7, Antioch
September 4, El Cerrito
October 9, Martinez (One week late because of holiday.)
November 6, Danville
December 4, Pinole.
Note that these dates and locations are as scheduled and may change by virtue of cities trading hosting dates between and among themselves to accommodate special opportunities or needs.
Hi Gary,
I wanted to nominate myself for the BAAQMD position that will become available in January 2025. I appreciate the many years of service that Mark Ross has provided the Mayors Conference and the City of Martinez. It is my intention to keep carrying this banner advocating for clean air and oversight of industry in Martinez and all of our communities.
Please let me know if I can provide any additional information.
Sincerely,
Brianne
Brianne Zorn | she/her
Mayor
City of Martinez
525 Henrietta St., Martinez, CA 94553
Email bzorn@cityofmartinez.org
Dear Mayors,
I am writing to respectfully submit my self-nomination for an appointment to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Board. As a dedicated public servant, energy and regulatory executive, and champion for equity, I bring a unique combination of leadership experience, technical knowledge, and a commitment to environmental and social justice to advance the mission of improving air quality and equity across our region.
As a member of the Pittsburg City Council, I am proud to serve a community that has never been represented on the BAAQMD Board, despite the city's significant industrial presence and its direct connection to air quality and environmental justice issues. I am committed to bringing a new Contra Costa voice to the table, advocating for balanced solutions that address both industrial and community concerns.
My professional background as a regulatory and energy executive provides me with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities, we face in pursuing sustainability and decarbonization. I have navigated complex landscapes to implement solutions at the federal, regional and local level that balance economic growth, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance. This experience positions me to contribute meaningfully to BAAQMD’s strategic initiatives.
In addition, as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner, I am committed to championing environmental and social justice for disadvantaged communities. The energy transition must be equitable, ensuring that vulnerable populations benefit from cleaner air, green economic opportunities, and resilience against climate impacts. My lens of equity and inclusion will support BAAQMD’s efforts to address disparities and build a more sustainable future for all.
I am inspired by the opportunity to contribute my skills and perspective to the vital work of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. I look forward to the chance to collaborate with the Board to promote environmental stewardship, drive innovation, and improve the quality of life for all Bay Area residents.
Thank you for considering my nomination. I would be honored to serve in this capacity and welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications further.
Sincerely,
Dionne Adams
Vice Mayor and Council Member, City of Pittsburg
mzdadams@gmail.com | 510-708-5763
To the Contra Costa County Mayors Conference,
It is my privilege to nominate Mayor Shannon Shaw for the alternate position on the East Bay Regional Communications System Authority (EBRCS) Board. Mayor Shaw's leadership as the newly elected mayor and her dedication to public service make her a strong candidate to support the EBRCS mission of enhancing emergency communications interoperability across Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.
The EBRCS Board oversees a critical system that ensures effective communication among emergency responders, a vital function for public safety in our region. As an alternate, Mayor Shaw would contribute her experience in municipal governance, strategic planning, and collaborative problem-solving to uphold the Board's responsibilities. Her ability to engage with stakeholders across disciplines, paired with her commitment to transparency and operational excellence, aligns with the Board's goals of maintaining a state-of-the-art communications network.
Mayor Shaw’s appointment would strengthen our city’s representation in this regional authority and enhance our collective ability to address public safety challenges effectively. I am confident that she will serve with the integrity and commitment necessary for this important role.
Thank you for considering Mayor Shaw for this position.
Sincerely,
Anissa Williams
I am writing to nominate Mayor Shannon Shaw of Oakley for the position of Alternate Representative to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) through the Contra Costa Mayors Conference. Mayor Shaw's extensive experience and dedication to our community make her an ideal candidate for this role.
Mayor Shaw has served the City of Oakley with distinction, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing transportation infrastructure and advocating for sustainable development.
The CCTA Board comprises eleven Commissioners responsible for administering the Expenditure Plan, Growth Management, and other critical transportation functions in Contra Costa County.
The role of an Alternate Representative is vital to ensure consistent representation and active participation in the Authority's decision-making processes.
Mayor Shaw's proven track record in municipal governance, coupled with her deep understanding of transportation issues, aligns perfectly with the responsibilities of the Alternate Representative. Her appointment would contribute significantly to the CCTA's mission to deliver a comprehensive transportation system that enhances mobility and accessibility for all residents. I also think it is worth noting that the far Eastern part of Contra Costa County has had very little representation and is a part of the county that is lacking in infrastructure when compared to central or even West Contra Costa.
I wholeheartedly endorse Mayor Shannon Shaw for this position and am confident that her contributions will be invaluable to the CCTA and the communities it serves.
Thank you for considering this nomination.
Sincerely,
Anissa Williams