Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick Carolyn Wysinger
EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023
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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 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Motoyama called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
Present: Mayor Motoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Quinto, Councilmember Wysinger Absent: None Mayor Motoyama shared comments and recognized the passing of former Police Chief Pat Reeve.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 PM)
Council Chambers - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
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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
2. 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. Public Service Recognition Week
Action Proposed: Adopt a proclamation recognizing May 7-13, 2023 as Public Service Week in El Cerrito.
Contact: Karen Pinkos, City Manager, City Management
Moved/Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick/Councilmember Fadelli Action: Approved Proclamation Ayes: Mayor Motoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Quinto, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None
3. POLICY MATTERS
A. Agreement with Pedro (Pete) Salazar for Finance Director/City Treasurer Services
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Pedro (Pete) Salazar, as a CalPERS retired annuitant, to provide Finance Director/City Treasurer 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 salary for this position versus IT Manager, as well as amount of hours remaining.
Oral Public Comments:
Cordell Hindler - spoke in support of approval.
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Quinto/Councilmember Wysinger Action: Approved. Ayes: Mayor Motoyama, Mayor Pro Tem
Rudnick, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Quinto,
Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None
B. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Study Session
Action Proposed: Hear from City departments and conduct a study session on the FY 2023-24 budget.
• Preliminary Department Overview
• Review of FY 2022-23 Department Highlights
• FY 2023-24 Department Focus andWorkplan/Operations
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Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council for Administration/Finance regarding 115 Trust, new revenue options, and cyber security efforts; for Community Development regarding building official, streamlining inspections, rental registry participation levels, shortterm rentals, support of low income and small businesses in the San Pablo Specific Plan, timing to issue permits, and status of development on San Pablo Ave; for Fire regarding diversifying recruitment outreach, addressing public safety building deficiencies, red flag warning day parking, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) drill, and coordinated efforts in fire safety; for Police regarding employee retention, parking plan and citations, community liaison officer role, traffic officers, retail theft, bike officers, mental health services, and canine officers; for Public Works regarding vacancies, technology enhancements for permit processes, reimbursements and grants; and for Recreation regarding increasing services to black and indigenous youth, senior services, meal services, and scholarships; and equity considerations across all departments.
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 Robin Mitchell, Cathy Bleier, and Jennifer Kaczor.
Oral Public Comments:
Cordell Hindler - commented regarding concern with speeding on Ashbury.
Robin Mitchell - spoke in support of funding an update to the inventory of city trees.
Action: None
4. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Councilmember Fadelli requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Chris Strachwitz. The special meeting adjourned at 9:49 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 May 9, 2023 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.
Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk
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