AGENDA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 – 6:00 p.m.
Members:
Mayor Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama · Councilmember Janet Abelson Councilmember Paul Fadelli · Councilmember Tessa Rudnick Join Via Zoom:
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6:00 PM ROLL CALL - CONVENE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
All persons wishing to speak should sign up with the City Clerk. Remarks are typically limited to 3 minutes per person and to items on the special meeting agenda only.
2. COMMISSION INTERVIEWS, STATUS AND APPOINTMENTS
Proposed Action: Staff requests that City Council conduct interviews and, at the conclusion of interviews, confer with staff regarding the ongoing recruitments, any remaining vacancies, and the scheduling of further special meetings to conduct interviews (if applicable). Council may decide to make appointments at the conclusion of the meeting.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
3. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City of El Cerrito serves, leads and supports our diverse community by providing exemplary and innovative services, public places and infrastructure, ensuring public safety and creating an economically and environmentally sustainable future.
Copies of the agenda bills and other written documentation relating to items of business referred to on the agenda are on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, at the El Cerrito Library and posted on the City’s website at www.el-cerrito.org prior to the meeting. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk, 510-215-4305. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR
35.102-35.104 ADA Title I).
The Deadline for agenda items and communications is eight days prior to the next meeting by 12 noon, City Clerk’s Office, 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA. Tel: 510-215–4305, email [email protected]
IF YOU CHALLENGE A DECISION OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE COUNCIL MEETING.
ACTIONS CHALLENGING CITY COUNCIL DECISIONS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE TIME LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6. The City Council believes that late night meetings deter public participation, can affect the Council’s decision-making ability, and can be a burden to staff. City Council Meetings shall be adjourned by 11:00 p.m., unless extended to a specific time determined by a majority of the Council.
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 2.
Date: February 15, 2022
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
Subject: COMMISSION INTERVIEWS, STATUS AND APPOINTMENTS
ACTION PROPOSED
Staff requests that City Council conduct interviews and, at the conclusion of interviews, confer with staff regarding the ongoing recruitments, any remaining vacancies, and the scheduling of further special meetings to conduct interviews (if applicable). Council may decide to make appointments at the conclusion of the meeting.
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
Interviews scheduled for this meeting are as follows:
6:00 Billy Ray Huntsman Civil Service Commission
6:15 Rosa Esquivel CCTA Citizens Advisory Commission
6:30 City Council Discussion/Potential Appointments
Applicant(s) eligible for appointment and previously interviewed by City Council include:
Bruce Yow CCTA Citizens Advisory Commission
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
City staff continues to publicize board, commission and committee vacancies as they occur. Vacancies are published on the City’s website and in the West County Times, and posted at City Hall, the Community Center and Library. Staff is also utilizing social media outlets to increase awareness and opportunities for citizens to participate by attending meetings and/or serving on a board, commission or committee.
STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action aligns with Strategic Plan Goal A: Deliver Exemplary Government Services by maintaining an emphasis on providing excellent customer service.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.
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Agenda Item No. 2.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.
Reviewed by:
Holly Charléty, City Clerk
Attachments:
Application(s) on file with City Clerk
1. List of Term Expirations
2. List of Current Vacancies
3. List of Active Applications
4. Commissioner Interview Worksheet
5. Current Membership Rosters
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MADDY ACT LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
CITY HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4379 http://www.el-cerrito.org NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO: In compliance with the requirements of the Maddy Act, Government Code §54970, please find below, a listing of existing vacancies and all current board, commission, and committee (Advisory Body) members whose terms will expire in 2022. This list was posted on or before December 31, 2021 at El Cerrito City Hall, 10890 San Pablo Avenue and on the City’s website.
The City Council invites all residents interested in serving on a City Advisory Body to apply. Applicants are required to attend two meetings of the advisory body applied for within the three months prior to submitting an application. Citizens Street Oversight Committee and Civil Service Commission are exempt from this requirement.
The deadline to apply for term expirations is Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Interested parties can apply on the City’s website at www.el-cerrito.org/commissions.
Please note that the City Council conducts open recruitment year-round should any unexpected vacancies occur. Any application received after the deadline will be kept on file for a period of one year. Please consider submitting an application today!
ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION
Meets the 4
th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison: Alex Orologas, 510-215–4302, [email protected]. Qualifications:
Resident of El Cerrito. Members shall demonstrate a commitment to various arts disciplines, including but not limited to: fine arts, performing arts, literary arts, art history and arts education. Two existing and two upcoming vacancies.
Commission
Member
Date Appointed Term Expiration
Allison Cooper 5/1/2018 3/1/2022
Courtney Helion 9/6/2019 3/1/2022
CITIZENS STREET OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Meets the 4
th Monday of January, the 4th Monday of September, and the 2nd Monday of November at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison: Yvetteh Ortiz, 510- 215–4345, [email protected]. Qualifications: Resident of El Cerrito. Three upcoming vacancies.
Committee Member Date Appointed Term Expiration
Paul Allen 3/1/2018 3/1/2022
Vanessa Hill 5/15/2018 3/1/2022
Kathy Fleming 6/19/2018 3/1/2022
Attachment 1
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CITY OF EL CERRITO – MADDY ACT LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
CITY HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4379 http://www.el-cerrito.org
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Meets on-call at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison: Alex Orologas, 510- 215–4302, [email protected]. Qualifications: Resident of El Cerrito. One upcoming vacancy. Two existing vacancies.
Commission
Member
Date Appointed Term Expiration
Bruce Yow 3/1/2018 3/1/2022
COMMITTEE ON AGING
Meets the 3
rd Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison: Bridget Cooney, 510-559–7678, [email protected]. Qualifications:
El Cerrito Resident. All residents are encouraged to apply. Five existing vacancies.
CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE
Meets the 1
st Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison: Sgt. Scott Cliatt, 510-215–4418, [email protected]. Qualifications: El Cerrito Resident and successful completion of a criminal records background check.
Eight existing vacancies.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Meets the 1
st Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison: Jeff Ballantine, 510-215–4358, [email protected] . Qualifications:
Resident of El Cerrito. At least three members shall be members of the design profession. Two upcoming vacancies.
Board Member Date Appointed Term Expiration
Ben Chuaqui 3/1/2018 3/1/2022
John Thompson 3/1/2018 3/1/2022*
* Incumbent is not eligible to serve an additional term.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Meets the 3
rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison: Aissia Ashoori, 510-215-4361, [email protected]. Qualifications:
Members shall be either residents of the city or own or operate businesses in the city.
Owners or operators of a business in the city do not have to be city residents. One upcoming vacancy. Seven existing vacancies.
Committee Member Date Appointed Term Expiration
Rachel Melby 2/4/2020 3/1/2022
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
Meets 2
nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison:
Will Provost, 510-525-7622, [email protected]. Qualifications: El Cerrito resident or business member. Knowledge of, interest in, and/or involvement in issues affecting environmental quality desired. Three existing vacancies.
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CITY OF EL CERRITO – MADDY ACT LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
CITY HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4379 http://www.el-cerrito.org
FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD
Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison: City Clerk, 510-215–4305, [email protected]. Qualifications: Resident of El Cerrito. Members shall have demonstrated expertise in financial management, accounting, fiscal analysis, computer applications, economic analysis or related skills.
One existing vacancy.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Meets 1
st Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Qualifications: Resident of El Cerrito. Staff Liaison: Shannon Bassi, 510-215–4315, [email protected].
Qualifications: Resident of El Cerrito. Two upcoming vacancies.
Commission
Member
Date Appointed Term Expiration
Indy Rishi Singh 4/26/2021 03/01/2022
Walter M. Williams III 11/19/2019 03/01/2022
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Meets the 4
th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison: Chris Jones, 510-559–7005, [email protected]. Qualifications:
Resident of El Cerrito. Two upcoming vacancies. 1 existing vacancy.
Commission
Member
Date Appointed Term Expiration
Art Machado 04/17/2018 03/01/2022
Megan Wier 6/15/2021 03/01/2022
PLANNING COMMISSION
Meets the 3
rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison: Sean Moss, 510-215–4332, [email protected]. Qualifications:
Resident of El Cerrito. Two upcoming vacancies.
Commission Member Date Appointed Term Expiration
Gregory Crump 03/01/2018 03/01/2022
Joy Navarrete 03/01/2018 03/01/2022
URBAN FOREST COMMITTEE
Meets 2
nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Staff Liaison Stephen Prée, 510-559-7685, [email protected] Qualifications: Resident of El Cerrito. Eight existing vacancies.
LOCAL APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL BODIES
CCC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meets 4
th Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in Pleasant Hill or via teleconference. One person is appointed by the City Council as a representative from the City of El Cerrito.
Qualifications: Resident of El Cerrito. One upcoming vacancy.
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CITY OF EL CERRITO – MADDY ACT LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
CITY HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4379 http://www.el-cerrito.org Committee Member Date Appointed Term Expiration
Bruce Yow 01/16/2018 01/16/2022
CCC MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meets bi-monthly on the 2nd Monday at 7:00 p.m. in Concord or via Zoom. One person is appointed by the City Council as a representative from the City of El Cerrito.
Qualifications: Resident of El Cerrito. One upcoming vacancy.
Member Date Appointed Term Expiration
Thomas Minter 01/21/2020 03/01/2022
Posted: November 1, 2021 Published: November 13, 2021
Revised: December 7 and December 13, 2021
Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
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Name Board Name Application Status Interview Application Date Interview Date Billy Ray Huntsman Civil Service Commission Active Scheduled 01/22/2022 02/15/2022 Bruce Yow Contra Costa Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee Active Complete 11/08/2021 02/08/2022 Christopher Bunting Economic Development Committee Active N/A 10/21/2021 Rachel Melby Economic Development Committee Active N/A 01/19/2022 Rosa Esquivel Crime Prevention Committee Active N/A 02/08/2022Rosa Esquivel Contra Costa Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee Active Scheduled 02/08/2022 02/15/2022 Susan Kuchinskas Urban Forest Committee Active N/A 01/22/2021 List of Applications (as of 2/10/2022) Attachment 3
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2/15/2022 EL CERRITO BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Name Term Eligible Applicants
3/1/2022-3/1/2026 Billy Ray Huntsman
CONTRA COSTA COUNTRY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Name Term Eligible Applicants
DOA-3/1/2026* Bruce Yow (Incumbent)
*Current term expired 1/16/2022 (DOA =Date of Appointment) Rosa Esquivel Agenda Packet Page 11 of 13
Civil Service Commission
Term Length: 48 Months Max Terms: 2 Term(s)
Number of Members: 5 Meeting Schedule: On Call
Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Location: Currently meeting Remotely
Meeting Address: 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito
Type: Commission
Description:
The Commission hears appeals submitted by any person in the competitive civil service relative to any disciplinary action, dismissal, demotion, or alleged violation of the municipal code or the personnel rules and certifies its findings and recommendations. It holds hearings and makes recommendations on any matter of personnel administration requested by the Council or the City Manager.
Council Liaison: Staff Liaison:
Alexandra Orologas
510-215-4302
[email protected]
Position
Number Name Appt Date No. of Terms Served Term Expiration Date 1 Dorian Peters 02/08/2022 1 03/01/2025
2 Michael Fischer 03/01/2019 2 03/01/2023
3 Eugene Park 03/01/2021 2 03/01/2025
4 Bruce Yow 02/09/2022 3 03/01/2023
Attachment 5
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