Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (5:00 PM)
Hillside Conference Room - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Join Via Zoom:
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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 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 available here.)
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.
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 to [email protected] identified in the subject line 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.
Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
5:00 PM 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; Alexandra Orologas, Assistant 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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:00 PM 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. PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation Honoring Captain Brian Cheshareck Firefighter of the Year
Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation honoring Captain Brian Cheshareck as Fireflighter of the Year in the City of El Cerrito.
Contact: Eric Saylors, Fire Chief, Fire Department
B. Legislative Bodies and Remote Participation Regulations Effective March 1, 2023
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation reviewing updates to legislation related to remote participation in meetings subject to the Brown Act including AB361, AB2449, and existing requirements under the Brown Act.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk; Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, City Management
C. Presentation of wood-frame target story (“soft story”) multi-unit residential properties
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation regarding a study of wood-frame target story (“soft story”) multi-unit residential properties in El Cerrito.
Contact: Aissia Ashoori, Housing Manager; Keith Marks, Chief Building Official; Melanie Mintz, Community Development Director, Community Development Department
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. Day Of Remembrance Of Japanese American Incarceration During World War II
Action Proposed: At the request of Mayor Motoyama, approve a proclamation recognizing February 19 as a Day of Remembrance of Japanese American Incarceration in El Cerrito.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management B. Black History Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve a proclamation declaring February as Black History Month in the City of El Cerrito, and flying the Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
Pan African Flag for the month of February.
Contact: Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources
C. Lunar New Year Proclamation
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve a proclamation recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in the City of El Cerrito.
Contact: Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources
D. 2nd Read and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending City Council Regular Meeting Start Time
1st Reading 1/17/2023
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 2023-02 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 E. Parking Time Limit Modification in front of 10340 San Pablo Avenue Action Proposed: Approve a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director/City Engineer to install eighteen (18) feet of green curb markings with a parking time limit of thirty (30) minutes in front of 10340 San Pablo Avenue.
Contact: Roland Lambert, Interim Engineering Manager/Senior Engineer, Public Works Department; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
F. Acceptance and Agreements for Emergency Vehicle Access Easements at 1711 and 1755 Eastshore Boulevard
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution accepting two Emergency Vehicle Access Easements from Security Public Storage – El Cerrito, LLC, and from El Cerrito Affordable Housing Partners, LLC (“Owners”), to provide access for emergency vehicles at 1711-1755 Eastshore Boulevard, and authorizing the City Manager to execute two Certificates of Acceptance for the Easement Deeds and record the easements.
Contact: Sean Moss, Planning Manager, Community Development Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. POLICY MATTERS
A. Predevelopment Loan with ECP Parcel A South Housing Partners, LP for the El Cerrito Plaza BART Transit-Oriented Development, and Inclusion of City Owned Property in Project Application Action Proposed: 1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City of El Cerrito to enter into a Predevelopment Loan Agreement (Loan) with ECP Parcel A South Housing Partners, LP (Developer), for the property located at 515 Richmond Street - APN 504-050-012-5 - also known as Parcel A South (ECP-PAS) - El Cerrito Plaza BART Transit-Oriented Development (Development) for predevelopment activities related to the construction of 70 affordable housing units; and 2) Adopt a resolution authorizing the inclusion of a small City-owned property to be included in an entitlement application for a portion of the residential development in the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station Transit-Oriented Development Project and authorizing the City Manager to sign necessary development applications to include the property and to initiate negotiations for potential conveyance of the property to BART.
Contact: Aissia Ashoori, Housing Manager; Sean Moss, Planning Manager; Melanie Mintz, Community Development Director, Community Development Department
B. Caltrans Maintenance Agreements for El Cerrito del Norte TransitOriented Development Complete Streets Improvement Project and On-going Operations
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing execution of an Electrical Facilities Cost Sharing Agreement, Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Maintenance of State Highways, and a Project Specific Maintenance Agreement between the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the City of El Cerrito (City) for the El Cerrito del Norte Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Complete Streets Improvement Project and on-going operations.
Contact: 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.
Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
10. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
In memory of former El Cerrito Councilmember and Mayor Janet Abelson.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 6:00 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.