Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick Carolyn Wysinger
EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023
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.
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 01/17/2023 City Council Minutes Page 1 of 7
6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL – CONVENE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Motoyama called the meeting to order at 5:02 PM.
Present: Mayor Motoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Quinto, Councilmember Wysinger Absent: None
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.
Cordell Hindler - commented on hearing both sides during labor negotiations.
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
City Council convened to closed session at 5:04 PM. No reportable action.
3. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The special meeting adjourned at 5:53 PM.
6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL – CONVENE CONCURRENT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING/REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Motoyama called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM.
Present: Mayor Motoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Quinto, Councilmember Wysinger Absent: None
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.
Public Works Director Ortiz provided an update on the recent storm events.
Mayor Motoyama - thanked staff for storm response and facilitation of the Martin Luther King Day Jr. parade event; announced upcoming Trail Trekker and El Cerrito Historical Society meetings; and requested Councilmembers to keep liaison and meeting attendance reports for item 9 or the liaison item at the end.
Councilmember Quinto - thanked the city for storm response. 01/17/2023 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7
Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick - reminded residents of the February 1, 2023 deadline to apply for Advisory Body vacancies.
Councilmember Wysinger - thanked staff for the through introduction to city business, and for Public Works storm response; announced the upcoming El Cerrito Historical Society event.
Councilmember Fadelli - asked residents to help with creek cleanup and thanked city for storm response.
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.
All written comments submitted prior to and during the meeting were posted online as supplemental materials and incorporated into the official meeting record. Written public comments for matters not on the agenda were received from Cordell Hindler, Robin Mitchell, and Howdy Goudey.
Oral Public Comments:
Buddy Akaciü- spoke regarding communication with Councilmember Quinto, and communication between the public and the City Council.
Robin Mitchell - commented on species extinction and effects on the climate and need to plan native plants to help the ecosystem.
Howdy Goudey - Chair of the Environmental Quality Committee (EQC), passed along the EQC recommendation requesting development of better communications between advisory bodies, staff, and the City Council. As a resident, commented on the need to not treat advisory bodies the same as the rest of the public.
5. PRESENTATIONS
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.
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Quinto/Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick Action:
Approved items A, and C-G as indicated below Ayes: Mayor Motoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Quinto, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None
A. Economic Development Committee Appointment
Action Proposed: Approve one Economic Development Committee recommendation to appoint member, Ivan Rothman, effective January 17, 2023.
01/17/2023 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7
Contact: Aissia Ashoori, Housing-Economic Development Manager/EDC Staff Liaison
Action: Approved appointment
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
Pulled from Consent by Mayor Motoyama.
Discussion: Staff provided a requested overview of the item.
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Quinto/Councilmember Fadelli Action: Received and filed. Ayes: Mayor Motoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Quinto, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None
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 Action: Approved Resolution No. 2023-1
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
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2023-2
E. Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding Grant Application for the El Cerrito del Norte TransitOriented 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 TransitOriented Development (TOD) Complete Streets Improvement Project. 01/17/2023 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7
Contact: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2023-3
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 Action: Introduced Ordinance
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 Action: Approved SA Resolution 2023-1
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. 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
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding need for temporary nature of the regulations and timeline for implementing permanent ones, inclusion of EQC recommendation regarding electric heaters.
Public Hearing: Mayor Motoyama opened the public hearing. 01/17/2023 City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7
Public Comments: All written comments submitted prior to and during the meeting were posted online as supplemental materials and incorporated into the official meeting record. Written public comments for this item were received from Howdy Goudey.
Oral Public Comments:
Howdy Goudey - Chair of the EQC, recommended to include in the guidelines the use of electric heaters for outdoor dining establishments.
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Quinto/Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick Action: Closed the public hearing. Ayes: Mayor Motoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Quinto, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Fadelli/Councilmember Quinto Action: Adopted Ordinance 2022-01 with an amendment to the guidelines to encourage applicants to use electric methods of outdoor heating. Ayes:
Mayor Motoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Quinto, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None
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
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding work schedule, current Information Technology projects, durations of annuitant work.
Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick/Councilmember Wysinger Action: Approved Resolution 2023-4 (Classification Plan) and Resolution 2023-5 (Salazar Agreement). Ayes: Mayor Motoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Quinto, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None
9. CITY COUNCIL LOCAL & REGIONAL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS Mayor and City Council communications regarding local and regional liaison assignments and committee reports.
Mayor Motoyama - announced appointment as alternate for Association of Bay Area Government (ABAG) by the Contra Costa Mayors Conference. 01/17/2023 City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7
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.
Mayor Motoyama announced assignments for 2023, Councilmember Rudnick requested and was added as the El Cerrito alternate for ABAG.
10. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The regular meeting adjourned at 7:17 PM
Lisa Motoyama, Mayor
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the City Council meeting of January 17, 2023 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.
Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk
01/17/2023 City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7
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