Frequently Asked Questions

What is the address, phone number, and fax number for City Hall?

The temporary City Hall site is located at:
10940 San Pablo Avenue
Main Phone: 510-215-4300
Fax: 510-233-5401

Click here for updates on the temporary City Hall and the construction of the new City Hall building.

What are the hours for City Hall?

Monday, Wednesday and every other Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed every other Friday

What is the address, phone number, and fax number for the Police Department?

10900 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
NON-EMERGENCY Phone: 510-215-4400 * EMERGENCY: 911
Fax: 510-235-6618

Where are our fire stations, and how do I contact the Fire Department?

Main Fire Station #71 (Administration): 10900 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
NON-EMERGENCY Phone: 510-215-4450 * EMERGENCY: 911
Fax: 510-232-4917

Station #72: 1520 Arlington, El Cerrito, CA 94530
EMERGENCY: 911

Kensington Fire Protection District Station #65: 217 Arlington, Kensington, CA 94707
EMERGENCY: 911 * Fax: 510-527-8396

What is the address, phone number, and fax number for the Community Center and the Swim Center?
7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Main phone: 510-559-7000
Fax: 510-528-9413

What is the address, phone number, and fax number for the Open House Senior Center?

6500 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Main phone: 510-215-4340
Fax: 510-524-3965

What is the address and phone number for the Library?

The El Cerrito branch of the Contra Costa Library is located at
6510 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530.
Main phone: 510-526-7512.

Who are our elected officials and how do I contact them?

The El Cerrito City Council consists of five members elected at large for four-year, overlapping terms. The Council from among its members selects the Mayor for a one-year term.

The members of the City Council are:
William C. Jones III, Mayor
Sandi Potter, Vice Mayor
Janet Abelson
Jan Bridges
Letitia Moore

All written correspondence should be directed to City Hall, 10940 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530, phone number 510-215-4300. You may also contact the City Clerk at 510-215-4305.

Who are the members of the Redevelopment Agency?

The members of the City Council also serve as the members of the Redevelopment Agency. The officers are:
Letitia Moore, Redevelopment Agency Chair
Janet Abelson, Redevelopment Agency Vice Chair
Jan Bridges
William C. Jones III
Sandi Potter

For more information on Redevelopment, call 510-215-4380.

When and where are City Council meetings held?

Regular City Council meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers Garden Room at the El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane. Click here for more information or contact the City Clerk at 510-215-4305.

Where do I obtain a business license?

Click here for information, or call Finance at 510-215-4310.

Where can I find out about job opportunities?

Click here for information, or call Employee Services at 510-215-4315.

Where do I get information on recreational classes?

Click here for the Recreation Department web page or call 510-559-7000.

How do I rent a clubhouse or a room in the Community Center?

Click here for information or call Recreation, 510-559-7000.

What are the various Boards, Commissions, and Committees in El Cerrito?

Click here for the Boards, Commissions, and Committees web page or call the City Clerk at 510-215-4305.

When and where are meetings held for Boards, Commissions, and Committees?

Click here for the City's calendar of events for the latest meeting schedules.

How can I obtain demographics about El Cerrito?

Click here for information or call Economic Development, 510-215-4380.

How and where do I obtain a parking permit?

Click here or call 510-215-4310.

Where do I get information about planning services?

Click here for the Planning Division web page, or call 510-215-4330.

How and where do I obtain a building permit?

Click here for the Building Divison web page, or call 510-215-4360.

Who do I contact regarding water issues?

The East Bay Municipal Utility District, or EBMUD, provides water service to El Cerrito. Call 510-232-5051.

Who do I contact regarding sanitary sewer lines?

Stege Sanitary District provides sanitary sewer services to El Cerrito. Call 510-222-6700.

How do I get information on El Cerrito’s Recycling Program?

Click here for the Integrated Waste Management Services Division web page or call 510-215-4350.

Where is the Recycling Center and what are its hours?

The Recycling Center is located at 7501 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530. Click here for more information or call 510-215-4350.

How do I find out about programs for Seniors?

Click here for more information or call the Open House Senior Center at 510-215-4340.

Where can I find out information about schools and/or the school district?

El Cerrito is part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District. Call 510-234-3825.

Who do I contact regarding garbage collection?

The City contracts with East Bay Sanitary for refuse services. Call 510-237-4321.