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   "headline": "El Cerrito MSC to consider adopting FY 2026-27 budget",
   "summary": "The El Cerrito Municipal Services Corporation will hold a special meeting to decide on a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and spending authority. The board will also take public comment on this item before voting.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Fourth public hearing on transition to district-based elections",
   "summary": "At this regular meeting, the City Council will conduct the fourth public hearing on shifting to district-based council elections, reviewing refined draft maps and providing direction. The council also considers adopting the FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 two-year budget, a street sweeping contract, a surface seal project, speed zone changes, and other routine items.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to adopt biennial work plan for FY 2026-2028",
   "summary": "The Economic Development Committee will discuss and adopt the biennial work plan for fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, along with accomplishments for the current fiscal year. They will also hear a presentation on the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan implementation strategy prepared by Strategic Economics. Other agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Environmental Quality Committee",
   "headline": "EQC to interview candidates for committee vacancies",
   "summary": "The Environmental Quality Committee will interview and consider recommending new members to fill seats on the committee. They will also discuss collaboration with the Urban Forest Committee, review implementation of the FY 25-26 work plan, and plan logistics and expenditures for upcoming events including cleanups and the July 4th festival. A brief update on the Electrify My Block program is also scheduled.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council discusses transition to district-based elections",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a third public hearing regarding the transition to district-based elections for City Council members. The session includes reviewing initial draft maps and determining the sequence of elections.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Urban Forest Committee",
   "headline": "Urban Forest Committee to discuss work plan, collaborations, and July 4 outreach",
   "summary": "The Urban Forest Committee will consider adopting the May 11, 2025 meeting minutes, hear an update from the Friends of the Hillside, and discuss collaboration with the Environmental Quality Committee and Park and Recreation Commission. The committee will also review its work plan, including donations and fundraising, fire-wise restoration updates, and outreach for the July 4 World One Festival.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Financial Advisory Board",
   "headline": "FAB to review draft biennial budget and consider recommendation to City Council",
   "summary": "The Financial Advisory Board will review the draft FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 biennial budget presented to Council on June 2, 2026. The board may make a recommendation to the City Council for its June 16 meeting. Other business includes approval of previous meeting minutes and discussion of future agenda items such as the Internal Service Fund policy and purchasing ordinance.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Design Review Board",
   "headline": "Design Review Board regular meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The regular meeting of the El Cerrito Design Review Board scheduled for June 3, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to review draft biennial budget for FY 2026-28",
   "summary": "The special meeting includes closed sessions for labor negotiations with police employee organizations and existing litigation. The regular meeting consent calendar features a $115,000 purchase of a Ford E-Transit paratransit van, a Loving Day proclamation, and an Economic Development Committee appointment. The policy matter is receiving the draft proposed biennial budget for FY 2026-27 and 2027-28 for staff direction.",
   "agenda_url": "https://elcerritoca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3373,plainText=false)",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Community Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Police Chief to present Peregrine Technologies investigative tool",
   "summary": "The Community Safety Committee will hear a presentation from Police Chief Paul Keith on using Peregrine Technologies as an investigative tool. They will also discuss involvement in the July Fourth celebration, review CalFire maps of fire severity zones, and check the status of a recommendation to City Council about changing the time residents have to comply with vegetation management notices. Additionally, they will review and approve the committee's accomplishments for the fiscal year.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Park and Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to recommend Recreation Department budget for FY 2026-28",
   "summary": "The Park and Recreation Commission will discuss and possibly recommend the Recreation Department budget and capital improvement projects for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28. They will also receive an update on the Hillside Natural Area Fire Resilience and Forest Conservation Management Plan, including a tree removal project in Quarry Hill. Other agenda items include approving minutes, reviewing the commission's work plan, and discussing participation in the Fourth of July Festival.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Financial Advisory Board",
   "headline": "FAB to review draft biennial budget, consider recommendation to Council",
   "summary": "The Financial Advisory Board will review the City Council's budget study session from May 19 and the draft FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 biennial budget. The board may make a recommendation to the City Council for its June 2 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from its May 7 meeting and hear public comments.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "May 20, 2026 Planning Commission meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The El Cerrito Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting of the Community Safety Committee is scheduled for June 17, 2026.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Committee on Aging",
   "headline": "Committee on Aging to adopt biennial work plan goals for FY2026-2027",
   "summary": "The El Cerrito Committee on Aging will discuss and possibly adopt the Biennial Work Plan goals for FY2026-2027, as well as finalize accomplishments for FY2025-2026. Other items include reviewing missing/faded street signs for repair recommendations and considering publicity survey findings to improve outreach to older adults and adults with disabilities.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Second public hearing on district-based elections for City Council",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a second public hearing on transitioning to district-based elections, including deciding the number of districts and method for electing the Mayor. They will also conduct a study session on the FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 biennial budget and consider approving the updated Master Fee Schedule. Other items include a proclamation for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, adoption of the consent calendar with several routine actions, and receipt of various reports.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to recommend appointment of UlugBeck Nurmatov to EDC",
   "summary": "The Economic Development Committee will consider a recommendation to the City Council to appoint UlugBeck Nurmatov to the committee. The committee will also discuss workplan implementation timelines and hear updates from staff and the Chamber of Commerce. Minutes from the April 27 meeting are up for approval.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Arts and Culture Commission",
   "headline": "Arts and Culture Commission discusses workplan, poet laureate, and festival support",
   "summary": "The Commission will review the draft Work Plan and consider its adoption. Members will also discuss event planning for United Against Hate Week, October Arts Month, and the 4th of July. Additionally, the body will consider a $12,000 request for the City of El Cerrito/worldOne 4th of July Festival.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Human Relations Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to plan 2027 MLK Parade and other community events",
   "summary": "The Human Relations Commission will discuss and possibly take action on planning the 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Event, a 2026 Loving Day Event, and a 2026 United Against Hate Week Event. The commission will also consider the flag schedule and rotation at City Hall and ongoing workplan planning. The meeting includes approval of minutes from February and April 2026 meetings.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Environmental Quality Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss support for Electrify My Block program",
   "summary": "The Environmental Quality Committee will hear updates and discuss possible action items on supporting the Electrify My Block program, collaborating with the Urban Forest Committee and Friends of the Hillside Natural Area, and implementing the FY 25-26 work plan. The committee will also consider canceling or relocating the June 9 meeting to Hana Gardens and review the calendar of events including cleanups and festivals.",
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