AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 5, 2022 – 7:00 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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The City Council may continue to meet by teleconference, consistent with the Brown Act as amended by AB 361 (2021). Under the amended rules, the City will not provide a physical location for members of the public to participate in the teleconference meeting.
Members of the public can watch or listen to City Council meetings as follows:
1. Cable T.V. Broadcast on KCRT Channel 28
2. Radio Broadcast on FM 88.1 Or 97.7
3. Livestream Online at www.el-cerrito.org/CouncilMeetingMaterials
4. Via Zoom using the meeting information listed above (Closed captioning available )
Each period for public comment will be announced. Public Comments may be submitted one of two ways:
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To ensure City Council receives your written comments prior to taking action, they must be received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. All written comments received by this deadline will be provided to the City Council and posted online in advance of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline will be provided to the City Council and included with supplemental materials after the meeting. No written comments will be read into the record.
7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL – CONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OR OBSERVATION OF A
MOMENT OF SILENCE
2. TELECONFERENCE AND PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
3. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Reports of closed session, commission appointments and informational reports on matters of general interest which are announced by the City Council and staff.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Remarks are typically limited to 3 minutes per person. The Mayor may reduce the time limit per speaker depending upon the number of speakers and may limit the total time for public comment to facilitate the completion of business on the agenda. Comments regarding non-agenda, presentation and consent calendar items will be heard first.
Comments related to items appearing on the Public Hearing or Policy Matter portions of the Agenda will be heard prior to the City Council taking action on each item.
5. ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the consent calendar shall be acted upon in one motion, unless a member of the City Council or staff request separate consideration.
A. National Library Week Proclamation
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve a proclamation declaring April 3-9, 2022 as National Library Week in the City of El Cerrito and encourage all residents to visit the library.
Contact: Heidi Goldstein, Senior Community Library Manager, Contra Costa County Library
B. Proclamation Recognizing Education and Sharing Day
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve a proclamation declaring April 12, 2022 as Education and Sharing Day in the City of El Cerrito and to raise awareness and strengthen the education of our children.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management C. Earth Day Proclamation
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve a proclamation declaring Saturday, April 23, 2022 as “Earth Day” in the City of El Cerrito and encouraging all residents and businesses to help make El Cerrito a
greener, healthier, more sustainable place for all.
Contact: Will Provost, Operations + Environmental Services Manager, Public Works Department
D. Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation declaring April 2022 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of El Cerrito, and encouraging everyone to support anti-sexual violence advocates and service programs in the belief that all community members must be part of the solution to end sexual violence.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management E. Alcohol Awareness Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve a proclamation designating April 2022 as Alcohol Awareness Month in El Cerrito.
Contact: Holly M. Charlety, City Clerk, City Management F. Letter of Support for Assembly Bill (AB) 1814
Action Proposed: At the request of Mayor Quinto, pass a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for AB 1814 related to funding for transportation electrification.
Contact: Holly Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
G. Letter of Support for MCE Federal Funding Request
Action Proposed: At the request of Mayor Quinto, pass a motion authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter in support of MCE's federal funding request for three projects designed to confront the climate crisis by eliminating fossil fuel greenhouse gas emissions and to create equitable, environmental, and economic community benefits.
Contact: Holly Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
H. Letter of Support for Senate Bill (SB) 847
Action Proposed: At the request of Mayor Quinto, pass a motion authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter in support of SB 847 pertaining to rental assistance for landlords and tenants who do not qualify for assistance under the state Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
I. Economic Development Committee Appointment
Action Proposed: Approve one Economic Development Committee recommendation to appoint a new member, Christopher Bunting, effective April 5, 2022.
Contact: Aissia Ashoori, Senior Program Manager, Community Development Department
J. Resolution Declaring May 7, 2022 as “National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day”
Action Proposed: At the request of Councilmember Fadelli, adopt a Resolution Declaring May 7, 2022 as “National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day” in the City of El Cerrito.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management K. Resolution in Support of Ukraine
Action Proposed: At the request of Mayor Quinto, adopt a resolution condemning the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Expressing Support of Ukraine and the Ukrainian People.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management L. Amendments to Existing Agreements with Multiple Firms for On-Call Building Services
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute amendments to the existing professional services agreements with four consulting firms providing on-call building services to extend the terms an additional 18 months; and to increase the amount for FY 2021- 22 for one firm by $250,000.
Contact: Keith Marks, Building Official; Jen Bright, Management Assistant; Melanie Mintz, Community Development Director, Community Development Department
M. Authorize Annual Report for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2022-23
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution directing NBS Local Government Solutions (NBS) to prepare and file the annual Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1988-1 report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23.
Contact: Sandra Dalida, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. El Cerrito Library Update
Action Proposed: Receive and file a brief update on Contra Costa County Library activities, resources, and National Library Week.
Contact: Heidi Goldstein, Senior Community Library Manager, Contra Costa County Library
B. Urban Forest Committee Work Plan
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation from the Urban Forest Committee on Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 Accomplishments, and Fiscal Year 2022 and 2023 Work Plan.
Contact: Robin Mitchell, Chair, Urban Forest Committee; Stephen Prée, Environmental Programs Manager, Public Works Department
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. POLICY MATTERS
A. Amendment to Agreement for Services between the Kensington Fire Protection District and the City of El Cerrito
Action Proposed: Adopt a Resolution approving the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement for Services between the Kensington Fire Protection District and the City of El Cerrito that establishes a six-month financial reserve.
Contact: Michael Pigoni, Fire Chief, Fire Department; Karen Pinkos, City Manager, City Management; Bill Hansell, General Manager, Kensington Fire Protection District
9. CITY COUNCIL LOCAL & REGIONAL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor and City Council communications regarding local and regional liaison assignments and committee reports.
10. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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.
Council Meetings can be heard live on FM Radio, KECG – 88.1 and 97.7 FM and viewed live on Cable TV - KCRT- Channel 28. The meetings are rebroadcast on Channel 28 the following Thursday and Monday at 12 noon, except on holidays. Live and On-Demand Webcast of the Council Meetings can be accessed from the City’s website http://www.el-cerrito.org/CouncilMeetingMaterials and is streamed with closed caption. 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]
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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.