Contra Costa Mayors Conference

MEETING OF

CONTRA COSTA MAYORS CONFERENCE

Thursday, June 5, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Hosted by the City of San Ramon

Presentation: Kristin Connelly, Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder, will make a presentation: Brief 2024 Election Update and Mapping Prejudice Contra Costa.

Location:

San Ramon Community Center at Central Park

12501 Alcosta Blvd.

San Ramon, CA 94583

Buffet dinner with vegetarian option will follow the business meeting

Take a two-minute stroll along Central Park’s promenade to

San Ramon City Hall

7000 Bollinger Canyon Road

San Ramon, CA 94583

DINNER RESERVATIONS ARE MADE THROUGH THE CITY OF SAN RAMON

RSVP at: cityclerk@sanramon.ca.gov

DEADLINE TO RESERVE DINNER OR CANCEL: Tuesday May 27, 2025 at 2 p.m.

Dinner Reservations: Two dinners are prepaid for each City. Please RSVP with the names and titles of all attendees, including prepaid attendees. Others interested in having dinner should call or e-mail the City of San Ramon, as noted above, and pay for their dinners at the door or mail payment to City of San Ramon, 7000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583; Attn: City Clerk’s Office. For questions, contact at 925-973-2532. Individuals will be billed for reservations made but not cancelled by the deadline.

Dinner Cost: $70

FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS UTILIZE ANY GPS SERVICE.

MEETING OF

CONTRA COSTA MAYORS CONFERENCE

Thursday, June 5, 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 as members of the Conference.

1. Program: Kristin Connelly, Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder will make a presentation on the 2024 general election and discuss procedures in place to assure security of the voting process.

2. Approval of Minutes: (attached) of the May 1, 2025 meeting.

Action: Move to approve May 1, 2025 Conference minutes.

3. Appointments to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Board. The terms of Cindy Silva, Walnut Creek and Lisa Motoyama, El Cerrito as members of the Board of ABAG as well as the terms of Kevin Wilk, Walnut Creek serving as First Alternate Board Member and of Maureen Toms, Pinole, serving as Second Alternate Board Member are expiring in June. Appointments will be made to new terms ending June 30, 2027 for each of these positions. Walnut Creek Council Member Cindy Silva has been nominated for reappointment to her member position, Lisa Motoyama has reapplied for her member position, San Ramon Council Member Marisol Rubio has applied for appointment to a member position and Sam Ramon Council Member Robert Jweinat has also applied for a Board Member position. (Nominations attached.)

3. -A - ACTION: After allowing each of the four candidates for full membership two minutes to make the case for her/his appointment, conduct an election and appoint two members to the ABAG Board for terms extending until June 30, 2027.

Kevin Wilk has applied for reappointment to the first alternate position on the ABAG Board and Maureen Toms has applied for reappointment to the Second Alternate position. (Nominations attached.)

3. -B - ACTION: Apply Conference rule and reappoint Kevin Wilk to the First Alternate position and Maureen Toms to the Second Alternate position on the ABAG Board of Directors for terms ending June 30, 2027.

4. Appointments to the East Bay Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee (EBEDAEC). The terms of Carlyn Obringer, Concord and Chris Kelley, Hercules as Members, as well as the term of Devin Murphy, Pinole, as an Alternate Member of the EBEDAEC all end in June. New appointments need to be made to each of these positions for terms ending June 30, 2027. Hercules Council Member Chris Kelley and Concord Mayor Carlyn Obringer have applied for reappointment as Members. Pinole Council Member Devin Murphy has reapplied to be either a Member or Alternate member appointment. Thus we have three candidates for full Member. (Nominations attached.)

ACTION: After allowing each candidate for full membership two minutes to make the case for their appointment hold an election and appoint the top two vote getters to the member positions and the third to the Alternate Member position.

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” Caygill, 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. Also, no more than one speaker from any organization should address the mayors on the same evening.

12. Welcome to San Ramon by Mayor Mark Armstrong:

13. Adjourn Conference to July 10, 2025 in Brentwood. (One week late because of Holiday)

Deadline for next agenda is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 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

July 10, Brentwood (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

2026

January 8, Pittsburg (One week late because of holiday)

MINUTES OF THE

CONTRA COSTA MAYORS CONFERENCE

Thursday, May 1, 2025 – 6:30 p.m.

Hosted by the City of Pleasant Hill

CALL TO ORDER: Chair Walker-Griffith called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL OF DELEGATES:

Antioch: Mayor Ron Bernal

Brentwood: Mayor Susannah Meyer

Clayton: Mayor Kim Trupiano

Concord: Mayor Carlyn Obringer

Danville: Council Member Newell Arnerich

El Cerrito: Mayor Carolyn Wysinger

Hercules: Mayor Dion Bailey

Lafayette: Mayor Susan Candell

Martinez: Absent

Moraga: Mayor Steve Woehleke

Oakley: Mayor Shannon Shaw

Orinda: Mayor Latika Malkani

Pinole: Vice Mayor Anthony Tave

Pittsburg: Absent

Pleasant Hill: Mayor Susan Noack

Richmond: Mayor Edwardo Martinez

San Pablo: Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado

San Ramon: Council Member Robert Jweinat

Walnut Creek: Mayor Cindy Darling

Presiding: Conference Chair Alex Walker-Griffith.

The above delegates comprised a quorum for the meeting.

1. Program: East Bay Municipal Utilities District Budget Manager Sam Feldman presented an overview of the District’s annual budget and rates as well as the District’s long term strategy of investing for the future.

2. Approval of Minutes: of April 3, 2025, Conference meeting.

Action: Motion to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2025 Conference meeting passed. Voting aye were delegates from Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pinole, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek. Martinez and Pittsburg were absent.

3. Call for appointments to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Board. The terms of Cindy Silva, Walnut Creek and Lisa Motoyama, El Cerrito as members of the Board of ABAG as well as the terms of Kevin Wilk, Walnut Creek serving as First Alternate Board Member and of Maureen Toms, Pinole, serving as Second Alternate Board Member expire in June. New appointments need to be made to each of these positions. The Conference will be making these appointments to terms ending June 30, 2027, at the June 5, 2025 meeting. Any mayor or council member, including incumbents, may serve in any of these positions. Nominees should indicate which position they are applying for. Nominations should be filed with Executive Director Gary Pokorny at gjpokorn@lmi.net by 5 p.m. June 20, 2025.

4. Call for appointments to the East Bay Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee (EBEDAEC). The terms of Carlyn Obringer, Concord and Chris Kelly, Hercules as members of the EBEDAEC end in June. The term of Devin Murphy, Pinole, as an alternate member of the EBEDAEC also ends in June. New appointments need to be made to each of these positions. The Conference will be making these appointments to terms ending June 30, 2027, at the June 5, 2025 meeting. Any mayor or council member serving in a city that is a member of the EBEDA, including the incumbents, may serve in any of these positions. Nominees should indicate which position they are applying for. Nominations for these positions shall be filed by email with the Executive Director as noted above.

5. Chair Announcements: None.

6. Conference Appointee Reports: Carlyn Obringer noted no meeting of the airport Advisory Commission. She noted the upcoming East Bay economic outlook presentation. Sue Noack noted that S.B. 63 has been introduced to avoid the fiscal cliff for transit agencies and that it has passed two Senate committees. If approved by the Legislature it would schedule a ballot measure in 2026. Work on the Richmond/San Rafael bridge bike lane is ongoing. Chris Kelley noted that pre-registration is required for the EBEDA Economic Outlook presentation and that the ABAG General Assembly would be June 20 at which ABAG needs a quorum to approve the budget. Gabe Quinto noted the Air District Board toured the Martinez refinery last week with a special focus on safety issues for workers and neighbors.

7. Mayor Announcements: Various mayors announced upcoming events in their communities. Moraga and Orinda noted various fire safety activities. Pinole has opened a 33 unit affordable veteran’s housing unit. Lafayette noted groundbreaking for a regional cancer support center near the Lafayette reservoir. Walnut Creek is building 93 units of affordable housing.

8. State and Federal Legislative Update: Staff for Congressman DeSaulnier noted various pieces of legislation and huge turnout at Town Hall meetings.

9. County Supervisor Announcements: Ken Carlson welcomed all to District 4 and noted that the urban limit line will be coming up for voter renewal in 2026. The public comment period for the proposed renewal is now open. The County budget is balanced and nearing final approval.

10. League of California Cities Update: Sam Caygill noted the May budget revise will soon be out. There is much proactive League work to track critical legislation. She also called attention to upcoming League events.

11. Public Comments: BART Director Matt Rinn noted that customer satisfaction is improving and new fare gates at all stations will be installed by the end of the year. The crime rate on trains and in stations is down. Cal Shakespeare site is available for rent and looking for a new tenant. County Connection announced that youth will be able to ride free in June and July. The East Bay Economic Partnership is looking for new support in the face of Federal economic uncertainty. Susana Meyer noted that the Empowered Aging non-profit is at high risk for losing Federal funding. She also announced the Older Americans Act Birthday Bash July 15 at Los Medanos College. Laura Nakamura wished all a happy International Workers Day.

12. Host City Welcome: Mayor Sue Noack introduced current and past council members and mayors, Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District Directors, city staff, and welcomed all to Pleasant Hill and the new library. She especially thanked Patrick Remer, Pleasant Hill Library Manager for assistance in hosting the event.

13. Chair Walker-Griffith adjourned the meeting to June 5 in San Ramon.

Deadline for next agenda is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday May 20, 2025.

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.

Dear Gary,

I am writing to confirm that I would like to reapply for the full term to represent the Contra Costa Mayor’s Conference on the ABAG Executive Committee. I am currently serving as the Vice Chair of the ABAG Housing Committee and would like to continue to serve the Conference in this way as well.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Lisa Motoyama

Hello, Gary,

Would you kindly add my name to the list of candidates interested in the primary position for ABAG? Thank you and have a good weekend!

Sincerely,

Councilmember Marisol Rubio

Dear Executive Director Pokorny,

I would like to formally submit my nomination for the position of Board Member on the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Board, for the term ending June 30, 2027.

As a Councilmember for the City of San Ramon, I am actively engaged in regional initiatives that resonate with ABAG's mission to foster collaboration among local governments to build healthier, stronger communities. My commitment to these initiatives reflects a dedication to the collaborative regional solutions that ABAG champions I believe I can offer a constructive voice and an active presence to help ABAG meet its mission during this pivotal time for the Bay Area. I would be honored to serve.

Please confirm receipt of this nomination. I am happy to provide additional information at the June 5th meeting to speak further about my interest.

Thank you for your consideration.

With gratitude,
Robert Jweinat
Councilmember, City of San Ramon

Hi Gary,

Please accept this as my nomination for the first alternate position to ABAG. I would be honored to be re-appointed to this position at the next Mayor’s conference.

Kevin Wilk
Walnut Creek Mayor Pro Tem

Contra Costa Mayors:

I currently serve as one of two alternates to the ABAG Executive Board and request reappointment to the position. I am a member of the America Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and have worked in County Government for over 34 years. My work directly related to the scope of ABAG. I have been a project manager for the most recent Housing Element cycle, worked on several drafting several General and the Specific Plans, Zoning Ordinance updates, Transit Oriented Development in two BART areas, affordable housing finance and development, redevelopment programs, infrastructure, and much more.

I am interested in reappointment to the alternate position so that I can continue to back up either of the two primary designees.

Maureen Toms, AICP

Council Member

CITY OF PINOLE

Hello Gary,

I would like to apply for reappointment to the East Bay EDA. I know the appointments will be made at the June 5, 2025 Mayor Conference meeting. Please let me know if I need to submit a formal request for re-appointment.

Thanks,

Chris

Chris Kelley

Vice Mayor

City of Hercules

ckelley@herculesca.gov

Mobile 510.684.4919

Hi Gary,

This email is to serve as my request to be reconsidered for reappointment to the East Bay Economic Development Alliance by the Mayor’s Conference

Best Regards,

Carlyn

Carlyn Obringer

Mayor

City Councilmember, District 2

City of Concord

Dear Chair and Contra Costa Mayors:

I am writing to formally submit my self-nomination to serve as either the delegate or alternate to the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (EDA) Executive Committee, representing the Contra Costa Mayors Conference.

Over the past year, I have had the privilege of serving as the alternate representative and have consistently attended Executive Committee meetings on behalf of the Conference. In doing so, I’ve been honored to represent the interests and perspectives of Contra Costa cities while contributing to regional discussions on economic development, equitable growth, and innovation.

My active engagement in these meetings has allowed me to build strong working relationships with fellow committee members and staff, stay informed on critical East Bay EDA initiatives, and ensure that Contra Costa's voice remains central in shaping the region’s economic strategy. This experience has further deepened my commitment to regional collaboration and my understanding of the economic challenges and opportunities we face.

As a Pinole City Councilmember and Former Mayor, I bring a grounded, equity-centered approach to governance, with a focus on inclusive growth, small business resilience, and strategic partnerships. I am eager to continue contributing to the East Bay EDA’s work in a more formal capacity and to ensure our sub region remains well represented in broader conversations about the East Bay's future.

Thank you for considering my nomination. I remain committed to serving with transparency, accountability, and collaboration, and I would be honored to continue representing our collective interests on the Executive Committee.

All the best,

Devin T. Murphy | City Councilor

City of Pinole

2131 Pear Street

Pinole, CA 94564

Cell: (415) 748-8776

City Hall Fax: (510) 724-9826

Email: dmurphy@pinole.gov