AGENDA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 21, 2022 – 5:30 p.m.
Members:
Mayor Gabe Quinto
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama · Councilmember Janet Abelson Councilmember Paul Fadelli · Councilmember Tessa Rudnick Meeting Location:
Hillside Conference Room - 2nd Floor, 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.
This meeting will not be broadcast or livestreamed online. Interested individuals can participate or view the City Council meeting as follows:
1. In person at the address listed above.
2. Via Zoom (Closed captioning available):
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83757837580?pwd=bnFJdTU5TkJjTEV6VmlDUk9hQTYxUT09 Dial in: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 837 5783 7580 Password: 057706 Each period for public comment will be announced. Public Comments may be submitted one of the following ways and are limited to items on the special meeting agenda only:
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 – Agenda Item #.
To ensure City Council receives your written comments prior to taking action, they must be received by 2:30 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.
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5:30 P.M. 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. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Karen Pinkos, City Manager; Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resources Analyst; Glenn Berkheimer, Labor Negotiator; and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney.
Employee Organizations: Management/Confidential Employees; Police Employees Association (PEA); Public Safety Management Association (Battalion Chief, Fire Chief, Police Chief, and Police Management); Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021; and United Professional Firefighters Local 1230.
Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, City Management
3. COMMISSION INTERVIEWS, STATUS AND APPOINTMENTS (6:15 PM) 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
4. ADJOURN REGULAR 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.
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).
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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. 3.
Date: June 21, 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:
6:15 Buddy Akacić Arts and Culture Commission
Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging
6:30 Carol Kehoe Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging 6:45 Jia Ma Citizens Street Oversight Committee
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.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.
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Agenda Item No. 3.
Reviewed by:
Holly Charléty, City Clerk
Attachments:
Application(s) on file with City Clerk
1. List of Active Applications
2. List of Current Vacancies
3. Commissioner Interview Worksheet
4. Current Membership Rosters
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People's Report https://elcerritoca.civicclerk.com/Boards/People/PeopleCreateReport?selectedidx=420~157~1...
Attachment No. 1
List of Active Applications (as of 6/14/2022)
Name Board Name Application
Status
Application
Date
Interview Date Current Appointments
Buddy Akacić Arts and Culture Commission
Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging
Active 05/24/2022 06/21/2022 6:15 EQC, HRC, COA
Carol Kehoe Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging Active 02/28/2022 06/21/2022 6:30 COA Jia Ma Citizens Street Oversight Committee Active 05/02/2022 06/21/2022 6:45 (Previously served on CSOC) Rosa Esquivel Crime Prevention Committee Active 02/08/2022 CCTA CAC Carolyn Wysinger Crime Prevention Committee Active 03/17/2022 1 of 1 6/14/2022, 9:52 AM Agenda Packet Page 6 of 11
CURRENT VACANCIES
ON BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CITY HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4379 http://www.el-cerrito.org The El Cerrito City Council is seeking applicants interested in serving on its Boards, Commissions and Committees (Advisory Bodies). Members of Advisory Bodies provide an invaluable service to our community. Serving as a member can be a rewarding experience for community service minded residents. It is an excellent way to participate in local government and to make a personal contribution to the improvement of your community. Members are appointed by the City Council for terms of four years.
Meetings are generally held once a month during evening hours.
Interested parties are required to attend two of the last three meetings of the advisory body applied prior to submitting an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain valid for a period of one year.
Current vacancies are listed below. Click on the applicable link to find out more information about the advisory body.
Advisory Body Vacancies
Arts & Culture Commission 2
Committee on Aging 5
Citizens Street Oversight Committee* 1
Civil Service Commission* 1
Crime Prevention Committee 9
Design Review Board 1
Economic Development Committee 6
Environmental Quality Committee 2
Human Relations Commission 3
Park and Recreation Commission 3
Planning Commission 2
Urban Forest Committee 8
CCC Advisory Council on Aging 1
CCC Mosquito & Vector Control District
Board of Trustees*
1 *exempt from pre-meeting requirement
Select the Apply Now button below or visit
www.el-cerrito.org/commissionapplication to access the online application. Accessibility needs may be addressed by contacting the City Clerk.
For more information, please contact [email protected] or 510-215-4305 Last Updated: June 9, 2022
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EL CERRITO BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
Meeting Date: 6/21/2022
ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION (2 Vacancies)
Name Term Eligible Applicants
Appt. – 3/1/2025* Buddy Akacic
Appt. – 3/1/2025**
*Partial term for prior member Nichols
** Partial term for prior member Washington
CITIZENS STREET OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (1 Vacancy)
Name Term Eligible Applicants
Appt. – 3/1/2026* Jia Ma
*Full term for prior member Allen
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AGENCY COUNCIL ON AGING (1 Vacancy) Name Term Eligible Applicants
Appt. – 3/1/2024* Buddy Akacic
*Partial term for prior member Kim-Selby Carol Kehoe
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