Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (5:00 PM)
Hillside Conference Room - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Join Via Zoom:
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CONCURRENT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 PM)
City Council Chambers - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Join Via Zoom:
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1. Cable T.V. Broadcast on KCRT Channel 28
2. Livestream Online at www.el-cerrito.org/CouncilMeetingMaterials Public Comments:
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
3. By Phone at 1-408-638-0968, dial *9 to "raise your hand"
4. By Email [email protected] identified as Public Comments-Agenda Item # Written comments received by 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting 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 will be posted after the meeting.
Teleconferencing: Consistent with the Brown Act as amended by AB 361 (2021), all individuals may participate in-person at the location listed above, or remotely via zoom.
In-person attendance limited to available seats and designated accessible spaces only (no standing room). Masks are strongly recommended (full in-person protocols.) Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 510- 215-4305. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations. Closed Captions available via zoom.
Conduct: This meeting shall be conducted pursuant to the El Cerrito City Council Rules of Order and Procedure, including adjourning by 11:00 PM unless extended to a specific time determined by a majority of the Council.
Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
5:00 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 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: Public Safety Management Association (PSMA); and United Professional Firefighters Local 1230.
Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, City Management
3. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL – CONVENE CONCURRENT REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING/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. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
6. 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. Economic Development Committee Appointment
Action Proposed: Approve one Economic Development Committee recommendation to appoint member, Ivan Rothman, effective January 17, 2023.
Contact: Aissia Ashoori, Housing-Economic Development Manager/EDC Staff Liaison
B. FY 2022-23 Second Quarter Cash and Investment Report Action Proposed: Receive and file the City's second quarterly cash and investment report covering the period of October 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022.
Contact: Sandra Dalida, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
C. 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 D. Amendment to Existing Agreements for On-Call Engineering and Project Management Services
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute amendments to existing agreements for on-call engineering and project management services with three consulting firms to extend the contract term by one additional year; and to increase the contract amount for one firm by an additional $250,000 in Fiscal Year (FY) 22-23.
Contact: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
E. Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding Grant Application for the El Cerrito del Norte Transit-Oriented Development Complete Streets Improvement Project
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving a Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding (TDA) grant application in the amount of $140,000 for the El Cerrito del Norte Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Complete Streets Improvement Project.
Contact: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
F. Ordinance Introduction: Amending City Council Regular Meeting Start Time
Notice Published on 1/7/2023
Action Proposed: Introduce an Ordinance amending Section 2.04.010 to change the Regular City Council meeting start time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management G. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEM: Approve
Draft Annual Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule 23-24 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)
Action Proposed: Adopt a Successor Agency resolution reviewing and authorizing submittal of the draft Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule 23-24.
Contact: Sandra Dalida, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department; Karen Pinkos, City Manager, City Management
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Temporary Outdoor Dining and Retail Program Urgency Ordinance Notice Published 01/07/23; 4/5 vote required for adoption; exempt from CEQA per Section 15061(b)(3)
Action Proposed: Conduct a public hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt an interim urgency ordinance extending urgency Ordinance 2022-04 regarding the Temporary Outdoor Dining and Retail Program to support business recovery.
Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
A four-fifths vote of the City Council is necessary to adopt an interim urgency ordinance.
Contact: Sean Moss, Planning Manager; Diego Romero, Assistant Planner; Aissia Ashoori, Housing-Economic Development Manager, Community Development Department; Yvetteh Ortiz, City
Engineer/Public Works Director
8. POLICY MATTERS
A. Amendment to City's Classification Plan and Agreement with Pedro (Pete) Salazar for Information Technology Services
Action Proposed: 1) Adopt a resolution amending the City's Classification Plan to add the position of Extra Help Retired Annuitant and 2) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Pete Salazar, as a CalPERS retired annuitant, to provide Information Technology services to the City of El Cerrito.
Contact: Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resources Analyst, City Management
9. CITY COUNCIL LOCAL & REGIONAL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor and City Council communications regarding local and regional liaison assignments and committee reports.
A. 2023 Local Liaison Assignments
The Mayor will announce the 2023 City Council Liaison Assignments to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees and to Regional Bodies.
10. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
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