MINUTES
OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
CLAYTON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, February 15, 2022
CALL TO ORDER THE CITY COUNCIL - The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. MEETING PROTOCOL VIDEO - City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - led by Councilmember Diaz.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Diaz, seconded by Councilmember Wolfe, to approve the Consent Calendar items 4(a) - 4(e) as submitted. (Passed 5-0). (a) Approved the minutes of the City Council's regular meeting of February 1, 2022. (City Clerk)
(b) Approved the Financial Demands and Obligations of the City. (Finance) (c) Adopted Resolution No. 11-2022 of the City Council of the City of Clayton Allowing for Video and Teleconference Meetings during the COVID-19 State of Emergency Under (d) Adopted Resolution No. 12-2022 Accepting the Recommendation of the City Engineer Regarding Posting and Authorizing Enforcement of No Parking at Specified Locations to Provide for Improved Visibility and Safety. (City Engineer and City Manager) (e) Set March 21, 2022 for the City Council Special Meeting: City Council Goal Setting. (City Manager)
RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
(a) Proclamation declaring February as "Black and African American History Month". (Mayor Cloven)
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Vice Mayor Tillman read the proclamation declaring February as "Black and African American History Month".
6. REPORTS
(a) City Manager/Staff
City Manager Reina Schwartz advised that next week portions of The Grove Park will be fenced off for turf maintenance, announced City Hall will be reopening to the public February 16'h, and is hopeful the City Council will return to in-person meetings in April. (b) City Council - Reports from Council liaisons to Regional Committees, Commissions and Boards.
Vice Mayor Tillman attended the Contra Costa County Mayors' conference, the BART redistricting meeting, the Clayton Community Library Foundation meeting, the CalCities Community Services Policy Committee meeting, met with the City Manager, met with the Mayor, and attended a re-election kick-off event for District Attorney Diane Becton.
Councilmember Wan indicated "No Report".
Councilmember Wolfe met with the City Manager, met with the Finance Director, met with the Mayor, emailed and called constituents, attended the BART redistricting meeting, and attended the Clayton Community Library Foundation.
Councilmember Diaz met with the City Manager, met with the Police Chief, attended the Clayton Business and Community Association Art & Wine Committee meeting, and attended the Celebration of Life for Teddy McDavitt.
Mayor Cloven attended the BART Redistricting meeting, the Contra Costa County Mayors' Conference, the Transportation Partnership and Cooperation for Central Contra Costa (TRANSPAC) meeting, met with Councilmember Tim McGallian from the City of Concord, met with Councilmember Amy Worth from the City of Orinda, met with Debora Allen from the BART, met with Councilmembers, met with various City staff, spoke with various constituents, advised he has received some proclamation requests, and advised will consider the request of additional essential worker pay per the request he received after the City receives the next American Rescue Plan Funds.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS
Roy Correa requesting City Council reports to contain more value/benefit to the City of Clayton. He also requested a report out regarding the city's budget.
Mayor Cloven closed public comment.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
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ACTION ITEMS
(a) Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) of the City of Clayton for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021. (Finance Director)
Finance Director Korsak presented the report.
Bryce Rojas, CPA, Auditor, Cropper Accountancy Corporation continued the presentation.
Following questions by the City Council, Mayor Cloven opened the item to public comment.
Frank Gavidia expressed his concerns of the vulnerability of the City's accounts.
Mayor Cloven closed public comment.
It was moved by Councilmember Wan, seconded by Vice Mayor Tillman, to accept the Audited Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) of the City of Clayton for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021. (Passed 5-0).
(b) Adopted Resolution No. 13-2022 Appropriating $30,000 from the Rainy Day Fund in FY2021/22 to Engage Strategy Research Institute for Research Related to a Potential Tax Measure for the November 2022 Ballot. (City Manager) City Manager Schwartz presented the report
Following questions by the City Council, Mayor Cloven opened the item to public comment.
Frank Gavidia expressed concern regarding additional taxes when it is unknown of how the money is being spent.
Terri Denslow expressed her support for this item.
Roy Correa expressed concern regarding the audit and would like to see more collaboration in the best interest of the city.
William Jordan also expressed support of this item.
Mayor Cloven closed public comment.
It was moved by Mayor Cloven, seconded by Vice Mayor Tillman, to adopt Resolution No. 13-2022 Appropriating $30,000 from the Rainy Day Fund in FY2021/22 to Engage Strategy Research Institute for Research Related to a Potential Tax Measure for the November 2022 Ballot. (Passed 3-2; Diaz and Wan
10. CLOSED SESSION - None.
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11. COUNCIL ITEMS
Mayor Cloven requested future agenda item pertaining to CEMEX Revised Reclamation Plan and requested formation of a City Council ad-hoc committee consisting of himself and Councilmember Diaz, and he also requested consideration of the formation of another City Council ad-hoc committee including the Finance Director regarding the Vice Mayor Tillman requested a future agenda item to discuss the City Council's calendar for April.
12. 922 URNMENT - on callby Mayor Gloven, the City Council adjourned its meeting at The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be March 1, 2022. #####
Respectfully submitted,
Clanet Colden
Janet Calderon, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE CLAYTON CITY COUNCIL
Peter Gloven, Mayor
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