AGENDA
CONCURRENT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL CERRITO PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY, EMPLOYEE PENSION TRUST BOARD,
AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 7, 2022 – 7:00 p.m.
Members:
Mayor Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama · Councilmember Janet Abelson Councilmember Paul Fadelli · Councilmember Tessa Rudnick Meeting Location:
Council Chambers, 10890 San Pablo Avenue El Cerrito, CA 94530 Consistent with the Brown Act as amended by AB 361 (2021), members of the City Council, staff, presenters and the public may participate in-person at the location listed above, or remotely via zoom. In-person attendance will be limited to available seats and designated accessible spaces only (no standing room) with chairs spaced to encourage social distancing. Masks are strongly recommended (full inperson protocols available here.) Interested individuals can also participate or view the City Council meeting as follows:
1. Cable T.V. Broadcast on KCRT Channel 28
2. Livestream Online at www.el-cerrito.org/CouncilMeetingMaterials
3. Join Via Zoom (Closed Captioning Available):
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88694003334?pwd=V1JzRWdlS01CdVJkQ2xrSitBaS9wUT09 Meeting ID: 886 9400 3334 Password: 948473 Dial in: 1-408-638-0968 Each period for public comment will be announced. Public Comments may be submitted one of the following ways:
1. In-person by submitting a request to speak to the City Clerk.
2. 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.
3. Via email to [email protected]. Email must contain in the subject line Public Comments – Not on 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 CONCURRENT SPECIAL PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY, EMPLOYEE PENSION TRUST BOARD,
AND 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. Loving Day Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation declaring June 12, 2022 as Loving Day in the City of El Cerrito, and encourages people to reflect on the Loving family and all of the pioneers who have and will continue to fight for the civil right to love.
Contact: Alexandra Orologas, Assistant City Manager, City Management Department
B. LGBTQIA Pride Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation declaring the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender/Transsexual,
Queer/Questioning, Intersex and Agender/Asexual (LGBTQIA) Pride month in the City of El Cerrito and recognize Pride Month by flying the Progress Pride flag at City Hall during the month of June.
Contact: Alexandra Orologas, Assistant City Manager, City Management Department
C. Anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Racism Resolution Action Proposed: At the request of Mayor Quinto, adopt a resolution condemning all hate against Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals and communities.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management D. Approve an Economic Development Committee (EDC)
recommendation to reappoint member Rachel Melby, effective June 7, 2022.
Action Proposed: Approve an Economic Development Committee recommendation to reappoint member Rachel Melby, effective June 7, 2022.
Contact: Aissia Ashoori, Senior Program Manager/EDC Staff Liasion, Community Development Department
E. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of El Cerrito establishing a Military Equipment Use Policy
1st Reading 5/17/2022
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 2022-01 establishing a Military Equipment Use Policy.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management F. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with the City of Richmond for Police Dispatch Services
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into an agreement with the City of Richmond for the provision of police dispatch services from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $4,228,080.
Contact: Paul Keith, Chief of Police, Police Department G. Adoption of a Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Air Compressor from Bauer Compressors Action Proposed: Adopt a Resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase of a replacement self-contained breathing apparatus air compressor from Bauer Compressors in an amount not to exceed $53,000.
Contact: Jose Castrejon, Interim Fire Chief, Fire Department
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Marin Clean Energy (MCE) Programs and Resources
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation from Marin Clean Energy regarding programs and discounts available for residents and small businesses.
Contact: Mariela Herrick, Community Development Manager, Marin Clean Energy
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. POLICY MATTERS
A. CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/EMPLOYEE
PENSION TRUST BOARD ITEM
Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation on the Draft Proposed FY 2022-23 City Budget and provide direction to staff as necessary.
Contact: Karen Pinkos, City Manager, City Management; Sandra Dalida, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance 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 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
11. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
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.