This workshop will be rescheduled for a later date. Please check our website for updates on this and other workshops. ADUs, also known as granny flats or in-law units, are a great way to create additional housing on your existing property. They come in various shapes and forms such as a new standalone structure; an addition to a house; or through the conversion of existing garage, basement or part of a house. On January 1, 2020 there were several changes to State law to encourage new ADUs throughout cities by streamlining and modifying the development process and standards to help address California’s housing shortage. Please join Community Development Department staff to learn more about the current permit process and design and development standards.

The Environmental Quality Committee meets at City Hall on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm. Click on the link to the right for more information about the EQC. Meeting agendas are typically available at least 3 days prior to the meeting. An icon will appear in the lower right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download.

The Crime Prevention Committee meets at City Hall on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Click on the link to the right for more information about the CPC. Regular meeting agendas are typically available at least 3 days prior to the meeting. An icon will appear in the lower right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download.

The El Cerrito Recreation Department Office at the Community Center and City Hall are open for business as follows:
•Monday, Wednesday, and alternate Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
•Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
•Closed every other Friday and major holidays

The Economic Development Committee meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at El Cerrito City Hall in the Hillside (upstairs) Conference room. Click on the "Download Agenda" button to view the agenda.

The El Cerrito Historical Society hosts regular open hours in the Dorothy and Sundar Shadi Historical Room on third Thursday of every month from 4:30 - 6:00 PM.

The Arts and Culture Commission meets at City Hall on the 4th Monday of every month at 7:00pm. Click on the link to the right for more information about the Arts & Culture Commission. Regular meeting agendas are typically available at least 3 days prior to the meeting. An icon will appear in the upper right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download.

The Park and Recreation Commission typically meets at City Hall on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm, see link to this year's schedule of regular meetings on to the right. Regular meeting agendas are typically available at least 3 days prior to the meeting. An icon will appear in the upper right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download. Click on the link to the right for more information about the Parks and Recreation Commission.

The El Cerrito Recreation Department Office at the Community Center and City Hall are open for business as follows:
•Monday, Wednesday, and alternate Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
•Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
•Closed every other Friday and major holidays