Established March 3, 2008
by Resolution 2008-13
Download the resolution. (PDF, 19Kb).

7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month
Council Chambers
City Hall - 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito

Regular Meetings are periodically subject to change or cancellation. For the most up-to-date information, please see the agenda for upcoming meetings in the Document Archive, visit the City's Calendar of Events, or contact the Staff Liaison.

To receive email notification of upcoming meetings, agendas, reports, and minutes, please contact Staff Liaison Garth Schultz at
gschultz@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us.

Ronald Egherman (Chair)
Dave Weinstein (Vice Chair)
Mark Miner
Victoria Rome
Sam Krueger
Rebecca Benassini
Natasha Benjamin
Frank Wong
Mildred Dandridge
Ellen Spitalnik

Janet Abelson

Garth Schultz, Environmental Analyst
gschultz@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us
(510) 215-4354

Visit the Document Archive section to access agendas and minutes.

What is the Environmental Quality Committee?
The El Cerrito Environmental Quality Committee (or EQC) is a Council appointed body of residents and businesses who work to involve the community directly in understanding and reducing our impact on the environment. The Committee is concerned with the environmental impact of residential, business and City activities, such as climate change, green building, sustainable planning, Bay-friendly landscaping, hazardous materials reduction, environmentally responsible transportation, waste reduction and recycling, clean air and water, education, and energy efficiency and conservation.

What does the EQC do?
EQC members are currently working to:

• Act as ambassadors for citywide environmental quality efforts
• Review requests for policies pertaining to the environment
• Develop programs to reduce citywide environmental impacts
• Educate and involve residents in City environmental programs and activities
• Involve more members of the community in order to expand the range of areas where the Committee can promote environmental quality

How can I get involved?
Meetings are open to the public, and we encourage you to attend if you want to learn more about EQC and City environmental activities, have an idea or an issue that you would like to address, or to express interest in joining the Committee as a Council-appointed member or as a volunteer.

Website Updated May 25, 2010
Please contact us at gschultz@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us if you have any thoughts or suggestions - we value your feedback.

EQC News

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(Updated May 25, 2010)

Apply to be a member of the Environmental Quality Committee The El Cerrito City Council invites all citizens (or business representatives) interested in serving on the Committee to submit an application for consideration. Serving on the EQC is an excellent way to participate in the functioning of your local government and to make a personal contribution to the improvement of environmental quality in our community. Although the City Council encourages applications at any time, year round, applications for this recruitment are due to the City Clerk no later than July 6, 2010 to facilitate the Committee’s review of EQC applications in early July. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged - please help spread the word to diverse community groups. Click here for the Application Form (PDF, 34Kb).

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Community Green Teams

Recognizing our Green Champions

Reusable To-go Container Program

El Cerrito Paths (PDF, 16Kb)

Upcoming Environmental Events and Activities in El Cerrito

Join the Environmental Services Volunteer Opportunities email list

El Cerrito Environmental Services Division

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Volunteer Opportunities and Ways to Get Involved