Contra Costa Mayors Conference

MEETING OF

CONTRA COSTA MAYORS CONFERENCE

& CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE

Thursday, July 9, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Hosted by the City of San Pablo

Business Meeting and Dinner at:

San Pablo City Hall

1000 Gateway Ave

San Pablo, Ca 94806

Business Meeting will begin at 6:30 PM

Buffet Dinner with vegetarian options will follow the business meeting at the same location.

Dinner reservations are made through city of San Pablo

Rsvp to: Davidg@sanpabloca.gov (email preferred) or Phone: 510-215-3000

Reservation deadline: June 30, 2026

Cancellation Deadline: July 2, 2026 before 4:00 PM

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 San Pablo, as noted above, and pay at the door or mail payment to: City of San Pablo, Attn: David Gonzales 1000 Gateway Avenue, San Pablo, Ca 94806, Individuals will be billed for reservations made but not cancelled by the deadline. Dinner cost is $80.00

**A ONE-TIME TOUR AVAILABLE OF SAN PABLO'S NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT HQ AND TRAINING CENTER**

An exclusive, one-time tour has been arranged for any Mayors interested in exploring San Pablo’s newly completed law enforcement facility, conveniently located next to San Pablo City Hall. This one-time special tour will take place on Thursday, July 9, 2026; at 5:00 p.m. Limit is 25 attendees, first come, first serve.

To reserve a spot, Mayors may RSVP directly to TraceyT@sanpabloca.gov, or call (510) 215-3107 directly.

Please note this tour is strictly for Mayors attending the CCMC event and is not open to the general public.

Driving Directions:

From East County and North Central County:

West on CA-4, Continue to merge onto I-80 West toward San Francisco/Oakland. Take the exit toward San Pablo Dam Road. Keep right at the fork to merge onto San Pablo Dam Road, continuing straight as it becomes 23rd Street. Turn left onto Church Lane, then left onto Market Avenue, and finally take a right onto Gateway Avenue.

From South-Central County, Lamorinda, and other points south and east:

Take I-680 to Highway CA-24 West toward Oakland. Merge onto I-580 West toward Richmond, then immediately merge onto I-80 East toward Sacramento/Richmond. Take Exit 19A for San Pablo Dam Road. Turn left onto San Pablo Dam Road, and then turn right onto Gateway Avenue.

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 may be 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 the Conference 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.

JOINT MEETING OF

CONTRA COSTA MAYORS CONFERENCE &

CONTRA COSTA CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE

Thursday July 9, 2026

6:30 Business Meeting Agenda

Call Mayors Conference (Conference) to order, pledge allegiance to the flag, and roll call.

1. Program: Lindy Johnson of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority will provide a brief overview of the Authority’s new Transportation Expenditure Plan and ask mayors and cities for assistance in outreach to share information about the process, encourage participation in planning, and build support for CCTA projects going forward.

2. Approval of minutes: (attached) of the June 4, 2026 Conference & City Selection Committee (CSC) meetings.

Action: Move to approve June 4, 2026 Minutes.

3. Call CSC to order and make CSC Appointment to two, 2-year terms of office ending June 30, 2028 on the Contra Costa Countywide Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board currently occupied by Concord Council Member Laura Hoffmeister as a member and Richmond Council Member Cesar Zapeda as an Alternate Member. There were no written nominations by the deadline. Nominations and election can be made from the floor or the appointments will be carried over to the August meeting.

ACTION: Move to appoint or carry the appointments over.

4. Reconvene Conference to make Appointments, extending to June 30, 2028, to two positions on the East Bay Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee. Clayton Council Member Kim Trupiano and Pinole Mayor Pro Tem Devin Murphy were nominated. There were no other nominations by the deadline.

ACTION: Move to apply Conference rule and appoint Kim Trupiano and Devin Murphy to positions extending to June 30, 2028 on the East Bay Economic Alliance Executive Committee.

5. Appointment to an open ended term of office on the Contra Costa County Local CAL-ID Remote Access Network Board that is currently open. This Board typically meets once a year in August, and, according to State law, a mayor must represent Contra Costa cities. Any current mayor can serve on this Board. It is convenient, though not required, that a directly elected mayor serve in this role so as to not have to make a new appointment each year. There were no nominations by the deadline. Either an appointment can be made from the floor or the appointment can carry over to the August meeting.

ACTION: Move to appoint or carry the appointment over.

6. Appointment to a term ending June 30, 2028 on the Contra Costa Family Justice Alliance Board of Directors currently filled by Walnut Creek Mayor Kevin Wilk. Kevin Wilk applied for reappointment. There were no other nominations by the deadline.

ACTION: Move to apply Conference rule and appoint Kevin Wilk to a position extending to June 30, 2028 on the Contra Costa Family Justice Alliance Board of Directors.

7. Chair Announcements:

8. 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. It is requested that representatives only report if new information of general interest is available and that reports be brief.

9. Mayor Announcements: It is requested that mayors only report matters of general interest to all cities and that the reports be kept to two minutes or less.

10. State and Federal Legislative Update: These reports should also be limited to two minutes or less.

11. County Supervisor Announcements: Two minutes or less.

12. League of California Cities Update: Samantha “Sam” Brightman, East Bay Division Public Affairs Manager. New information only and of general interest to all cities.

13. 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.

14. Host City Welcome: Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado will welcome all to San Pablo.

15. Adjourn Conference to August 6 in Oakley.

Deadline for next agenda is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 2026.

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

August 6, Oakley

September 3, Moraga

October 1, Lafayette

November 5, Clayton

December 3, Pleasant Hill (No Speaker to be programmed)

MINUTES OF THE

CONTRA COSTA MAYORS CONFERENCE

AND CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Meeting of Thursday, June 4, 2026 – 6:30 PM

Hosted by the City of Walnut Creek

CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Brianne Zorn called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL OF CITY DELEGATES:

Antioch: Mayor Ron Bernal

Brentwood: Absent

Clayton: Council Member Kim Trupiano

Concord: Mayor Laura Nakamura

Danville: Mayor Newell Arnerich

El Cerrito: Council Member Lisa Motoyama

Hercules: Mayor Chris Kelley

Lafayette: Vice Mayor John McCormick

Martinez: Mayor Brianne Zorn

Moraga: Mayor Kerry Hillis

Oakley: Mayor Hugh Henderson

Orinda: Mayor Brandyn Iverson

Pinole: Council Member Maureen Toms

Pittsburg: Mayor Dionne Adams

Pleasant Hill: Mayor Zac Shess

City of Richmond: Mayor Eduardo Martinez

City of San Pablo: Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado

City of San Ramon: Mayor Mark Armstrong

City of Walnut Creek: Mayor Kevin Wilk

Presiding: Conference Vice Chair Brianne Zorn

The above delegates comprised a quorum for the meetings.

1. Program: Eve Birge, CEO of White Pony Express, spoke to the Conference on the activities and programs of White Pony Express. She described their programs of support that direct surplus fresh food, which would otherwise be lost, to nonprofit organizations that supply it to families in need of food. In the current environment, with federal food subsidy cuts, there are a growing number of families and individuals experiencing food insecurity. Ms. Birge outlined all the programs they offer and sought help in identifying partners and donors for their programs. Mayor Arnerich also noted that White Pony Express partners with the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority to manage its food recovery and reuse program.

2. Approval of minutes: of the May 7, 2026 Conference Meeting

Action: Motion to approve the minutes of the May 7, 3036 Conference meeting passed unanimously. Voting were delegates from Antioch, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pinole, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, Walnut Creek. Brentwood was absent.

3. City Selection Committee Chair Newell Arnerich called the CSC to order. The CSC dealt with an appointment to a 2-year term of office on the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board of Directors extending to 2028. El Cerrito Mayor Gabriel “Gabe” Quinto applied for reappointment. There were no other nominations by the deadline.

Motion to Apply CSC rule and appoint Gabriel “Gabe” Quinto to the Air District Board term ending June 15, 2028 passed unanimously. Voting aye were delegates from Antioch, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pinole, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, Walnut Creek. Brentwood was absent.

4. Conference was called back to order. Appointment to the balance of a term on the ABAG Board of Directors ending June 30, 2027 currently held by Cindy Silva who had indicated her intention to resign from the position effective July 1, 2026. Nominations of Hercules Council Member Alex Walker-Griffith, Pleasant Hill Vice Mayor Andrei Obolenskiy and Pinole Council Member Maureen Toms were received by the deadline.

ACTION: Pleasant Hill Vice Mayor Andrei Obolenskiy withdrew from the nomination process. Council Member Walker-Griffith and Council Member Toms each spoke to the Conference for two minutes. An election was held and Pinole Council Member Maureen Toms was elected unanimously. Voting for Toms appointment were Antioch, Clayton, Concord, Danville El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pinole, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon and Walnut Creek. Brentwood was absent.

SECOND ACTION: Motion to apply Conference rule and appoint Council Member Walker-Griffith to fill the vacant ABAG Board of Directors Alternate Position ending June 30, 2027, previously held by Pinole Council Member Maureen Toms, passed unanimously. Voting aye were Antioch, Clayton, Concord, Danville El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pinole, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon and Walnut Creek. Brentwood was absent.

5. Nominations were solicited for C.S.C. appointment to two, 2-year terms of office ending June 30, 2028 on the Contra Costa Countywide Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board currently occupied by Concord Council Member Laura Hoffmeister as member and Richmond Council Member Cesar Zapeda as an Alternate Member. The new terms will extend to June 30, 2028. Any mayor or council member may serve on this Board; their city need not now nor have ever had a redevelopment agency. Nominations for these positions shall be filed by email with Executive Director, Gary Pokorny: gjpokorn@lmi.net no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

6. Nominations were solicited for two appointments extending to June 30, 2028 to positions on the East Bay Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee currently occupied by Pleasant Hill Mayor Zach Shess and Clayton Council Member Kim Trupiano. Any mayor or council member from a city that is a member of the Economic Development Alliance may serve in either position. Nominations for these positions shall be filed in the usual manner as noted above.

7. Nominations were solicited for a term ending June 30, 2028 on the Contra Costa Family Justice Alliance Board of Directors, currently filled by Walnut Creek Mayor Kevin Wilk. Any mayor or council member may serve on this Board. Nominations for this position shall be filed in the usual manner as noted above.

8. Nominations were called for an open-ended term of office on the Contra Costa County Local Cal-Id Remote Access Network (RAN) Board that is currently open. This Board typically meets once a year in August, and, according to State law, a mayor must represent Contra Costa cities. Any current Mayor can serve on this Board. It is convenient, thought not required, that a directly elected mayor serve in this role so as not to have to make a new appointment each year. Nominations for this position shall be filed in the usual manner as noted above.

9. Chair Announcements: Vice Chair Brianne Zorn announced that Conference Chair Anissa Williams would to be sending out a survey to Mayors to ask for their input on future meeting speakers/topics.

10. Conference Appointee Reports: Kim Trupiano reported on the East Bay EDA conference and encouraged conference members to sign up for the East Bay EDA newsletter. Eduardo Martinez and Brianne Zorn commented on the status of the County Hazard Materials Commission restructuring and future. Kevin Wilk reported on the successful Family Justice Center fundraiser. Newell Arnerich reported that CCTA had approved its annual budget that included critical safety and traffic upgrades to the San Pablo Avenue/Highway 80 overpass that will be completed in the coming year. Cindy Silva reported that the 7th Housing Element Cycle would be due on January 31, 2031. Housing elements will include additional income tiers, and provisions for wildfire risk and sea level rise. The ABAG General Assembly will be held on June 18 where the budget and dues will be voted on, as well as the election of new officers. Maureen Toms reported on the East Bay Regional Communication System Authority changes to the utility costs reimbursements.

11. Mayor Announcements: Various mayors announced events, programs and projects in their communities. 4th of July celebrations will abound in Contra Costa Cities. Concord announced the approval of the Term Sheet for Naval Weapons Station development.

12. State and Federal Legislative Updates: Staff for State and Federal elected noted various pieces of pending legislation and town halls.

13. County Supervisor Announcements: Supervisor Ken Carlson welcomed the Mayors to District IV and wished everyone a happy Pride Month. He announced that the Urban Limit Line vote had passed, but the County Health sales tax had failed. He responded to comments about the County’s Animal Services Department fees.

14. League of California Cities Update: Samantha “Sam” Brightman reported on urgent legislation and expressed her appreciation for municipal engagement in the current legislative session. She highlighted Cal Cities advocacy to restore vital city and transit funding in the Cap and Invest program.

15. Public Comments: BART Director Matt Rinn reported on a reduction of crime on BART as well as improved ridership metrics. Central San Board President Florence Weddington invited the Mayors and public to attend their 80th Anniversary Celebration on June 13 from 10-2 at Central San Headquarters.

16. Host City Welcome: Mayor Kevin Wilk welcomed all to Walnut Creek and introduced current and former council members and mayors as well as City staff.

17. Vice Chair Brianne Zorn adjourned the meeting to July 9th in San Pablo, noting the later date due to the 4th of July holiday.

Deadline for next agenda is 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2026.

May 25, 2026

Dear Contra Costa Mayors,

Please note that I am submitting my nomination for consideration for re-appointment to the Family Justice Center for the Contra Costa Mayors Conference.

I have served on the Walnut Creek City Council since 2016 (serving as mayor in 2021 as well as this year).

Since January 2023, I have been the representative for the Mayors Conference to the Family Justice Center. During this time, I have been able to help with marketing efforts, as well as provide insight into best ways to work within the various local government structures. During Mayors Conference meetings, I have consistently been providing updates as to activities in the Family Justice Center, and continue to be an active participant.

My qualifications in continuing to represent the Contra Costa Mayors Conference on the Family Justice Center Board, have included taking an active role in many matters that serve diverse areas in socioeconomic and social issues.

Some of the issues that I have been involved in during my last 2 terms have included taking a leadership role in enacting ordinances that were often replicated by other cities in the region. These issues have included 100% clean energy for all city-owned buildings, recognizing Pride Month, requiring city employees to be vaccinated for Covid-19, enacting a buffer zone to keep patients safe from protestors at Planned Parenthood, a safe storage gun ordinance, banning flavored tobacco and vapes, and recently adding a ban on amplified noise to the Planned Parenthood buffer zone. Walnut Creek continues to be a leader in helping the homeless through our partnership with the Trinity Center, and was a driving force behind the County’s A3 program and the Miles Hall Crisis Hub for mental health outbreaks. Most recently, I have been an active voice in publicly rebuking the rise in antisemitism and hate speech that has seen a disturbing increase in the last 2 years. This included co-hosting several panel sessions on “Standing Up Against Hate” at the Cal Cities annual conferences throughout the state.

Other assignments include serving on the Environmental Quality Policy Committee for CalCities (since 2019), and I have served as Walnut Creek’s representative on County Connection since 2017. My background in communication and social media is an ideal fit for the Family Justice Center, and my dedication in helping the community has shown that this is an ideal fit for my energy and expertise.

I hope the Mayors will vote to re-appoint me as the Mayor’s Conference representative to the Fanily Justice Center for the next two years.

Sincerely,

Kevin Wilk

Mayor, City of Walnut Creek

Hello Mayor's Conference,

I would like to formally request that I be reappointed to the East Bay Economic Development Alliance Board for another two-year term. It has been a rewarding experience for me to be a part of this organization that so effectively supports economic vitality throughout our region and hosts informative events like the Global Summit last September, the Innovation Awards in March and most recently, the 2026 Economic Outlook & Annual Membership Meeting.

I believe that my time on the board has not only been beneficial to the small community that I represent, the City of Clayton, but is also contributing to the resiliency and future success of the entire East Bay region and Contra Costa County specifically.

I hope that I have your vote at our July meeting!

Best regards,

Kim

Councilmember Kim Trupiano

Clayton City Council

kimt@claytonca.gov

925.673.7324

Dear Mr. Pokorny,

I respectfully submit my name for consideration for appointment to the East Bay Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee for the term ending June 30, 2028.

As Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Pinole, I am committed to advancing economic opportunity, supporting local businesses, and strengthening regional partnerships throughout Contra Costa County and the East Bay. I would be honored to contribute to the Executive Committee's efforts to promote sustainable economic growth and collaboration among member jurisdictions.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to serve.

All the best,

Devin T. Murphy

Mayor Pro Tempore | City of Pinole