MEETING OF
CONTRA COSTA MAYORS CONFERENCE
Program will feature Jill Holloway, Nancy Hernandez, and Kelly Dunlap of Bike East Bay presenting their bike education program and how it supports city and county transportation, safety, and climate goals.
Thursday September 4, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by the City of El Cerrito:
Location:
Berkeley Golf & Country Club
7901 Cutting Blvd, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Buffet Dinner will follow the Business Meeting at the same location.
A vegetarian option will be available.
DINNER RESERVATIONS MADE THROUGH
THE CITY OF EL CERRITO
RSVP to: cityclerk@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us
Reservation deadline: Friday August 21, 2025
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 above, and pay at the door or mail payment to: City of El Cerrito, Attn: City Clerk, 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Individuals will be billed for reservations made but not cancelled prior to the deadline.
Dinner Cost: $70.00.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From Oakland/Berkeley on Interstate 80
- Take Potrero Avenue Exit
- At bottom of ramp continue straight on to Eastshore Blvd.
- Cross San Pablo Avenue onto Hill Street
- At dead end, turn left onto Elm Street
- Follow yellow line uphill (turns into Cutting Blvd) to Spyglass Drive
- Turn left into Club parking lot
From Sacramento on Interstate 80
- Take San Pablo/Barrett Avenue Exit
- Turn left onto Barrett Avenue
- Cross over San Pablo Avenue
- Turn right onto Arlington Blvd.
- Turn left onto Cutting Blvd.
- Turn left into Club parking lot
From Marin on Interstate 580
- Take 580 Freeway towards Oakland/SF
- Take Central Avenue Exit
- At bottom of ramp, turn left and go under freeway.
- Turn left onto Interstate 80 onramp towards Sacramento.
- Take the Potrero Ave Exit
- Cross San Pablo Avenue onto Hill Street
- At dead end, turn left onto Elm Street
- Follow yellow line uphill (Turns into Cutting Blvd) to Spyglass Drive.
- Turn left into Club parking Lot
Or utilize your GPS instructions.
MEETING OF
CONTRA COSTA MAYORS CONFERENCE
Thursday, September 4, 2025
6:30 P.M. BUSINESS MEETING
Call Mayors Conference (Conference) to Order, Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, & Roll Call. (Note: For 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 for each city as members of the Conference.)
1. Program: Program will feature Jill Holloway, Nancy Hernandez, and Kelly Dunlap of Bike East Bay presenting their bike education program and how it supports city and county transportation, safety, and climate goals.
2. Approval of Minutes: of the August 7, 2025 meeting (attached).
Action: Move to approve August 7, 2025 Conference minutes.
3. Appointment to a full Member term on the East Bay Regional Communication System (EBRCS) Board currently occupied by Oakley Mayor Shannon Shaw, and to an Alternate Member term currently occupied by Robert Jweinat, San Ramon. Both new terms will extend to October 1, 2028. Oakley Mayor Shannon Shaw has volunteered for reappointment to a full term as a Board Member and San Ramon Council Member Robert Jweinat has volunteered to serve as an Alternate Member of this Board. There were no other nominees by the deadline. (Nominations attached.)
Action: Move to apply Conference rule and elect Shannon Shaw as a Member of the EBRCS Board and elect Robert Jweinat as an Alternate Member of the EBRCS Board, both for terms ending October 1, 2028.
4. Appointment to the remainder of a term of a member position on the East Bay Regional Communication System (EBRCS) Board. A new appointment needs to be made to the remainder of a term of a full member EBRCS Board position ending October 1, 2027, currently occupied by Walnut Creek Council Member Cindy Silva. Pinole Council Member Maureen Toms has volunteered to serve in this position. (Nomination attached.) There were no other nominees by the deadline.
Action: Move to apply Conference rule and elect Maureen Toms as a Member of the EBRCS Board for the remainder of a term ending October 1, 2027.
5. Chair Announcements:
6. 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.
7. Mayor Announcements:
8. State and Federal Legislators Update:
9. County Supervisor Announcements:
10. League of California Cities Update: Samantha “Sam” Brightman, East Bay Division Public Affairs Manager.
11. 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. No more than one speaker from any organization should address the mayors on the same evening.
12. Welcome to El Cerrito by Mayor Carolyn Wysinger:
13. Adjourn Conference to Oct. 2, 2025 in Martinez.
Deadline for next agenda is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 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: 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 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 at a City Council meeting that complies with Brown Act requirements.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
2025
October 2, Martinez
November 6, Danville
December 4, Pinole
2026
January 8, Pittsburg (One week late because of holiday)
February 5, Richmond
March 5, Hercules
April 2, Walnut Creek
May 7, Orinda
June 4, Concord
July 9, San Pablo (One week late because of holiday)
August 6, Oakley
September 3, Moraga
October 1, Lafayette
November 5, Clayton
December 3, Pleasant Hill
MINUTES OF THE
CONTRA COSTA MAYORS CONFERENCE
Thursday, August 7, 2025 – 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by the City of Antioch
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Walker-Griffith called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY DELEGATES:
Antioch: Mayor Ron Bernal
Brentwood: Mayor Susannah Meyer
Clayton: Mayor Kim Trupiano
Concord: Mayor Carlyn Obringer
Town of Danville: Mayor Renee Morgan
El Cerrito: Council Member Lisa Motoyama
Hercules: Mayor Dion Bailey
Lafayette: Mayor Susan Candell
Martinez: Mayor Brianne Zorn
Moraga: Mayor Steve Woehleke
Oakley: Mayor Shannon Shaw
Orinda: Mayor Latika Malkani
Pinole: Mayor Cameron Sasai
Pittsburg: Vice Mayor Dionne Adams
Pleasant Hill: Mayor Susan Noack
Richmond: Council Member Cesar Zepeda
San Pablo: Council Member Rita Xavier
San Ramon: Mayor Mark Armstrong
Walnut Creek: Mayor Cindy Darling
Presiding: Conference Chair: Alex Walker-Griffith, Hercules
The above delegates comprised a quorum for the meeting.
1. Program: Congressman Mark DeSaulnier gave a report with a particular focus on achievements in reduction in gunshot violence in Contra Costa County as a result of public health steps taken here.
2. Approval of Minutes: of the June 5, 2025 meeting.
Action: Motion to approve the minutes of the July 10 2025 Conference meeting passed: 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. Call for nomination for appointment to a full member term on the East Bay Regional Communication System (EBRCS) Board currently occupied by Oakley Mayor Shannon Shaw, and for an Alternate Member term currently occupied by Robert Jweinat, San Ramon. Both new terms will extend to October 1, 2028. Any mayor or council member may serve in either of these positions. The incumbents are eligible to be reappointed. Nominations should indicate which position is being applied for. Nominations for this position shall be filed by email with Executive Director, Gary Pokorny: gjpokorn@lmi.net no later than 5 p.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
4. Call for nomination for appointment to the remainder of a term of a member position on the East Bay Regional Communication System (EBRCS) Board. A new appointment needs to be made to the remainder of a term of a full member EBRCS Board position ending October 1, 2027, currently occupied by Walnut Creek Council Member Cindy Silva, who has announced her intention to resign such position as soon as a new member is appointed. Any mayor or council member may serve. Nominations for this position shall be filed as noted above.
5. Chair Announcements: None.
6. Conference Appointee Reports: Newell Arnerich handed out copies of a QR code that leads to a new survey being conducted by CCTA prior to beginning work on a new Trans Plan 2050 by CCTA. Lisa Motoyama noted that ABAG has moved into the final CEQA for Plan Bay Area 2050. And the annual budget was passed at the annual meeting. Carlyn Obringer noted that the Airport Land Use Commission and the Parks Advisory Committee had no meetings. The East Bay Economic Development Alliance is holding a Global Forum on September 11. Kevin Wilk noted that the founding Executive Director of the Family Justice Center is retiring and that the search process for a new Exec. Dir. has started. Over 4,100 clients were served in the last year. Sue Noack noted that MTC has been busy working on S.B. 63 and the new plan for the Richmond San Rafael bridge bike lane program was approved.
7. Mayor Announcements Various Mayors noted National Night Out events in their communities. Moraga noted that Saint Mary’s College has a 5% growth in enrollment for the coming year and has started a new school of nursing. Concord discussed their September of Service program. Lafayette introduced new Council Member Stella Wotherspoon.
8. State and Federal Legislators Update: Senator Tim Grayson gave a full report on his activities on behalf of cities and noted that he has moved his district office to Walnut Creek.
9. County Supervisor Announcements: Supervisor Diane Burgis welcomed the Conference to District 3 and noted that work has begun on design of a new East County Office Building. Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston announced various events.
9. League of California Cities Update: East Bay Division Public Affairs Manager Sam Brightman noted the Legislature is on August Break and that the pace of activity will become frantic when they return to Sacramento. She urged city representatives to check the League website frequently and to respond promptly for calls for lobbying. After the session finishes work, the League will be offering information for bills on the Governor’s desk that need to be either supported or vetoed.
10. Public Comments: BART staff noted that ridership continues to improve and that work is underway to better synchronize schedules with other transit options. Anthony Geraci of Strategies for Youth reminded all that up to 2 years of funding for police training remains. Danny Gorman criticized actions regarding a new fire station in Brentwood.
11. Host City Welcome: Mayor Ron Bernal welcomed the Conference to Antioch and introduced current and past Mayors, Council Members, and City Staff and noted various projects in Antioch.
12. Conference adjourned to September 4, 2025 in El Cerrito.
Deadline for next agenda is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Greetings Mayors,
I am writing to express my interest in being reappointed to the East Bay Regional Communication System Board. As I was just appointed earlier this year to fill a partial term expiring October 2025, I am hoping for the opportunity to continue representing the Mayors Conference by serving for a new full term expiring October 2028.
Thank you for your consideration.
Shannon Shaw
Mayor
925-625-7162
Office
3231 Main St
Oakley,
CA
94561
Mayors,
I would like to add my name as an alternative to EBRCS. Please confirm receipt of my email.
Thanks,
CM Jweinat
Contra Costa County Mayors:
I am interested in appointment to the East Bay Regional Communications System Authority (EBRCSA) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Board, representing the Contra Costa County Mayors Conference. The Mayors Conference currently has representatives from East County (Oakley) and Central County (Danville), but not West County. I ask for more regional representation to the JPA through appointment by the Mayors Conference. I have the following experience that is important to contributing to EBRCSA:
Member Pinole City Council and former Mayor. One of my committee assignments includes the East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments, which is committed to safeguarding our communities and natural landscapes in the East Bay Hills of the San Francisco Bay Area.
34-year employee of Contra Costa County (Department of Conservation and Development and Public Works Department) with extensive knowledge and familiarity of ALL of Contra Costa County. While working for the County, I had the opportunity to review CEQA compliance of numerous leases for communications facilities throughout the County for both public proposals, as well and private uses. I have served in various positions in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and for the last five years was the Plans Section Chief for the EOC.
Two-year employee of Alameda County (Planning Department) with knowledge of the many areas of the county.
Thank you for your consideration.
Maureen Toms
Council Member
CITY OF PINOLE
2131 Pear Street
Pinole, CA 94564
Cell Phone: (510) 367-3606
City Hall Fax: 510) 724-9826