AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 17, 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. Livestream Online at www.el-cerrito.org/CouncilMeetingMaterials
3. Via Zoom using the meeting information listed above.
Each period for public comment will be announced. Public Comments may be submitted one of two ways:
Via Zoom using the “Raise Hand” icon to request to speak. If joining by phone, dial *9 to "raise your hand", and when prompted by the host, *6 to unmute/mute. Via email to [email protected]. Email must contain in the subject line Public Comments – Not on the Agenda or Public Comments – agenda item #.
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. Approval of Minutes
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve the minutes from the meetings of February 5, April 19, and March 3, 2022.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management B. Proclamation in Recognition of the El Cerrito Ballet Center Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve a proclamation recognizing the El Cerrito Ballet Center for its contribution to the community of El Cerrito.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management C. Letter of Support for Senate Bill (SB) 852
Action Proposed: At the request of Mayor Quinto, pass a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for SB 852 related to Climate Resilience Districts.
Contact: Holly Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
D. Letter of Opposition for Senate Bill (SB) 881
Action Proposed: At the request of Marin Clean Energy, pass a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter in opposition to Senate Bill 881 related to Community Choice Associations and their ability to determine the best way to reach Greenhouse Gas (GHG) targets.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management E. Letter of Support for Senate Bill (AB) 1944
Action Proposed: At the request of Mayor Quinto, pass a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for AB 1944 related to teleconferencing revisions to the Brown Act.
Contact: Holly Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
F. Authorize City Council and City Advisory Body Meetings to be Held Via Teleconference Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361) Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing City Council and City Advisory Body meetings to be held via teleconference for a period of 30 days, and making related findings pursuant to AB 361.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management G. Proposed Budget Amendments for Engineering Staff Augmentation Services
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget for engineering staff augmentation services.
Contact: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
H. Make Findings and Approve Lease Purchase Agreements for Replacement Fire Engine
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing execution of agreements with First Capital Equipment Leasing Corp. for lease financing of a replacement fire engine and approving certain required findings.
Contact: Jose Castrejon, Interim Fire Chief; Michael Pigoni, Retired Fire Chief, Fire Department
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District Update (MVCD) Action Proposed: Receive and file an overview of Contra Costa MVCD's annual report and current efforts, as well as the current vacancy for El Cerrito representation on the Board of Trustees.
Contact: Nola Woods, Public Affairs Director, MVCD
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Military Equipment Policy Ordinance
Policy posted 4/13/2022. Public hearing notice published 5/7/2022 Action Proposed: Conduct a public hearing, and upon conclusion, introduce by title and waive any further reading of an Ordinance adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy.
Contact: Paul Keith, Chief of Police, El Cerrito Police Department B. Public Hearing on Master Fee Schedule Revisions for Fiscal Year 2022-23
Notice Published 5/7/2022 & 5/13/2022
Action Proposed: Conduct a public hearing, and upon conclusion adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Master Fee Schedule.
Contact: Sandra Dalida, Finance Director/Treasurer, Finance Department
8. POLICY MATTERS
A. Proposed Agreement with East Bay Sanitary for the Provision of Solid Waste Collection Services
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement with East Bay Sanitary, Inc. for the Provision of Solid Waste Collection Services effective June1, 2022.
Contact: Will Provost, Operations & Environmental Services Division Manager, Public Works Department; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
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, June 7, 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]
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.