Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 PM)
City Council Chambers - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Additional In-Person Location:
5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd. Unit 315 Lahaina HI 96761
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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. 6:00 PM ROLL CALL – CONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON ANY REQUEST FROM A
COUNCILMEMBER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING REMOTELY DUE TO EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES PURSUANT TO AB 2449
Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OR OBSERVATION OF A
MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. TELECONFERENCE AND PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. El Cerrito Library Update and National Library Week Proclamation Action Proposed: Receive and file an update from the El Cerrito Library and pass a motion to approve a proclamation declaring April 23-29, 2023 as National Library Week in the City of El Cerrito and encourage all residents to visit the library.
Contact: Heidi Goldstein, Senior Community Library Manager, Contra Costa County Library
B. Marin Clean Energy (MCE) Presentation
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation from Marin Clean Energy highlighting programs available in El Cerrito.
Contact: Sebastian Conn, Senior Community Development Manager, MCE
7. 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. Approval of Minutes
Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve the minutes from the meetings of March 21 and April 4, 2023.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management B. Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for March 2023 Action Proposed: Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the month of March 2023.
Contact: Sandra Dalida, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
C. FY 2022-23 Third Quarter Cash and Investment Report
Action Proposed: Receive and file the City's second quarterly cash and investment report for the period January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023.
Contact: Sandra Dalida, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
D. Adopt Landscape and Lighting Assessment (LLAD) for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Adopt Resolution of Intent to Order Improvements; and Set the Public Hearing as May 2, 2023
Action Proposed: Accept the Engineer's Report specifying assessments for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No 1988-1 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and adopt a Resolution of Intention to order improvements pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, and set the time, date, and place of the public hearing as May 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Sandra Dalida, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
E. Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement with Management Partners / Baker Tilly to Develop a Strategic Plan
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the consulting services agreement with Management Partners (now Baker Tilly US, LLP) to assist the City in development of a Strategic Plan in an amount not to exceed $37,990, with the total contract amount not to exceed $74,390 in Fiscal Year 2022- 2023, and extending the term of the agreement to December 31, 2023.
Contact: Will Provost, Assistant to the City Manager, City Management Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
F. Calendar Year 2020 and 2021 Contra Costa Transportation Authority Growth Management Compliance Checklist
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving the Calendar Years 2020 and 2021 Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist for allocation of Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23 Measure J, Local Street Maintenance and Improvement Funds by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA).
Contact: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. POLICY MATTERS
10. CITY COUNCIL LOCAL & REGIONAL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor and City Council communications regarding local and regional liaison assignments, committee reports, and any required reporting under AB 1234 for meetings (as defined by the Brown Act) attended at the public's expense.
11. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, May 2, 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.